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Wade :idmits that not everyone was "To take that particular moment, to adopt the following measures. of child-care facilities for student on the same accord, she says the with the president of the United I. Retract the ban on Sixth Street parents, the lack of community out demonstrations were a success. States and the national media here vending and request D.C. govern reach curriculum, the absence or "I definitely think the struggle and utilize it for the economic inter ment 10 reinstate vending waiver for effective intra-university commu was productive. even though some ests of outside panics was in bad the displaced vendors. nication and the need for a coordi people are only looking at the vend taste and poor judgement," Jenifer 2. Recommend that the Board of nated graduate and undergraduate ing bsuc on the surface," Wade declared. Trustees recogniLc vending as an orientation program. ,aid. "The responsibility of leader• integral part or the University for But while I !USA officials arc .. I know some students don't ship is not opponunistic and limit future planning and development determined to follow up on the know, don't care or disagree, but ed 10 a small minority. It is all endeavors. signed agreement, Jenifer says it they have to realize that this is much inclusive and subject to appropriate 3. Reorganile the vending com addresses points that arc already in 111g e Jccpcr than buying JX> tato chips. behavior at all times," he said. mit1ee under the Small Business rrac1ice. lisa, There .,re higher powers at \\Ork Sophomore Melanie Alston Development Center so as to "That so-called agreement rais here "ho arc obviously not inter agrees. include vendors, students, faculty, es issues and concerns that arc ested in the development or small "It just wasn't appropriate for staff and administrators to create an already common practice or at least black businesses in our communi Terri to disrupt the [King Celebra official vending policy. agreeable under this administra• ty ... tion I to speak on the vendors. I sup 4. Increase student participation tion," Jenifer said. "I signed only to But supponing black entrepre port the vendors all the way. but the in the University deci~ion-making insure that the situation didn't esca neurship is fine. according to the situation wasn't that it couldn '1 have procel>S on mailers such as the fol late any funhcr. As president, it's reigning Miss lloward, Shanice been worked out," Alston said. lowing that concern everyone: Invi my job to protect the li,·es and limbs Trapp, as long as it is put into per However HUSA Vice President tation or ~peakcrs; negotiation of of University students." dent Franklyn Jenifer looks dismayed at forum on vendors. spt.'Ctive along with i-,sues ofgreater Reginald X say, the vendor situa student affairs contracts; 1mponancc. tion was a valid one. and that is selection of honorary doc- ~------~ 21- - eke M. Dennis ty Prc,idcnt l·ranklyn G Jenifer "\Ve all love and ,uppon the ven reflected by the number of students toral degree recipients; allo "hun" and be\\ ildcred b) a student dor,. That's not the issue," Trapp who stood up with HUSA againM c.ition of space in Wonder government that i, "inconsistent" lit said. "I fell used by the 'Resolution the adminiwation. Plaz;a; the hiring and !iring of with the concerns of all llo\\ard >I "It was the students who made faculty, ;,taff and administra- student\. for Change' party so that they could \\Jkc ot tu1.knt demon• ,ho" they were fighting for stu the difference. whether they agreed tors. "I he thing, they {llowaru Um ag ~ the , ending ll.ln ,It dent concern, But they "ercn't 100 percent or not," Reginald X 5. Convene weekly pub , "rsil\ Student ,\v,ociatmnl ,eek to ml Unl\er"t) la,t "eek. SIU• ,p.;akmg for me or a number of ,aid. "Without the ,upport of the lic meeting, ,tarting in the ,1ch1cv~ ,hould he consistent with trnmcnt ollicials arc cl.11m• other student, · students. we never would have been lirst week of February on the the m.1jorit) conccn,u, of their con I ,rcto~ dc,pilc fr,1gmcntcd Political plO) or not, Jenifer feels able to get Jenifer to sign our agree following student i,sucs: the ' ,titucnt,." Jenifer said. "In this par t sup('Clrt on other rel.1ted the vending issue did not warrant ment:· unbearably low cap placed 1_:u.,.,;...- ticular instance, there was no one on financial aid budgets for L______J The agreement, in which general consensus ,. discus.sion in front of United States President Bill Clinton at last week Jenifer's name was spelled incor graduate and professional Protestor's sign I 11 1, this tragmcntcd sup• l3ut while HUSA President Terri ·s I Manin Luther King celebration. rectly, call, for hi, administration students. the unavailability C. · Ila, ldt llo"ard Uni,crsi-
,na1 II ------. I Students, faculty unconvinced of .__J -- XHEF "· fl';,1 HILLTOP :· ;~ .... -.~.. . . THIS WEEK State of the Union promises I B) Shonda Huery those issues." said Felice Doul,\las. everyone 10 make a change and we believes that training more persons Hilltop Staff Writer a senior majoring in mathematics. all must work together to do that,'' 10 be policemen can help solve ~LER' VIEW ~If we arc 10 find answers to the Sundiata said. some crime problems. But the crime Clinton ·s speech was character I Though President Clinton problems facing America. we must issue does not stan with the police; go to the root of ized by elo we must go to the the source of expressed plans to improve anti quent words LIFE ON Sylverster crime tactics. lower taxes and pro those problems.'' -- crime. and the source is not the THE STREETS: In his address, and heated vide health care for all AmeriC'JnS in Hester, a panhandler near Wonder Plaza, Clinton told rhetoric. He police," Douglas said his State of the Union address Tues even threat Students also pointed out that -hares his experiences of being homeless. day night. several people in the Congress that the nation ·s ened Con Clinton is not the first president to \3 Howard communit) "ondcr if Clin gress wilh a ton will he able to live up to his 0\\n deepest prob make guarantees; many previous lems cannot be veto if pro leaders have made promises that cxpcctauons. left up to politi- posals don· 1 were unfulfilled. GSTAR "Clinton does recognize serious ciaos. He said guarantee all I issues facing America, but he is Americans must Americans "Clinton, like other presidents, quite capable of using political sym• do their part 10 health care. has promised lower taxes. more jobs HOWARD STUDENT bolism in his speech." said political improve the Though and less people on welfare, but can Photo D FEATURED IN "HOUSE science instructor Lewis Wright. American way most Ameri Clinton be the one to live up to his page B1 PARTY 3": Gillian I. Waters, According to Wright, political sym- of life. cans would promises?'' Kim Gordon. a fresh bolism is Clinton ·s ability 10 say "Let us be true agree with man majoring in account ing asked. to be who is majoring in legal what most people want to hear. our spirit. fac- 10 Clinton that "Clinton does have a good talk shot communications. talks about Somc students say that politi• ing facts, qoming together. bringing health care and high crime rate, arc as well as focus. but I wonder if it at __ cal symbolism i• the very thing that hope, mol,,ing forward." Clinton major problems in the United her fihn debut and plans for is all becoming the same old song _J the future. B_l__ keeps Clinton ~-ro~ getting to the said. States, some students question ~~,L ___ heart of the nauon s problem,. Junior elementary education whether Clinton will be able to and dance," Douglas said. . "It is grc_at to final)y see~ pres- major Senodja Sundiata echoed make a noticeable improvement in 1dcnt tackle 1mponant issues hke the Cl inton's views. "I must agree with the situations. ones Clinton has tackled, but I don't Clinton, it will take the efforts of "I understand that Cl inton 1h 1 I !l'ECIAL COMMENTARY PAGE: This tfc;s~';;tre~tions meeting all about money eek, an additional Perspectives page takes by Shonda Huery "The whole purpose of the it 10 their tuition bill. scnted a proposal under the under look at letters sent to the HILLTOP from Hilltop StaIT Writer assembly meeting was distorted," "Students arc already fined for all stood guidelines, there probably tudents about the recent HUSA vendor Paden declared. " It was my goal 10 kinds of fees. It would be totally would have been a better response by the assembly." Winder added. test. A7 If the Undergraduate Student improve on the problems that were unfair to fine a candidate for want Assembly proved anything at faced in last year's elections. but we ing to be a student leader," Lovett But Paden disagrees. Wednesday's meeting it would be spent the entire time debating the said. "I believe that the asscQ1bly that 1loward University's student budget which was the least of the But the election proposal didn't didn '1 have full knowledge or what elections are not planned overnight. problems we arc facing," Paden only hear debate from Lovell, as the is involved in running an efficient After hours ofdebate, the Under- sa id. entire assembly in debated the election,'' Paden said. "An efficient graduate Student Assembly ended Then it was the guidelines. which issub. election would be to eliminate Tempo Ill ~pus A2 with the the proposed University- focused on the process and proce- I I USA Recording Secretary Tara some of the problems faced in last ~pus Plus A3 Pulse 83 wide student election guidelines durcs of the election. Winder believes that the proposal's years elections. For instance, many 1.litorial A-I Spons 85 and new budget. Heidi Lovell, the graduate rep- main problem was centered around of the polls were left una11ended," Prrspl'Ct ivcs AS Hilltopics BIO Elections Committee Chairper- resentative can very well be called the budget. Paden said. Protest Pc rspccti\'CS A7 son Memonc Paden presented her the star of the show with her con• "Money is always a controver "With the S 13,000 budget sial i!>Suc with every organization. kcal A8 proposal only to watch it be taken stant words of"I motion to amend," approved upon, I wi ll have to cut apart by UGSA members which could be heard at every Memone was given an assembly International A9 cor11ers as well as cost, which will The S 16.000 budget which. after heartbeat of the election~ proposal. approved budget of S 13,000 with weaken the quality of the election," ornics AlO the intention that she would con numerous amendments, motions Lovett panicularly spoke out Paden said. and questions brought to the floor, about a guideline in the proposal struct her budget accordingly,'' ~ jUOTE OF THE WEEK had trickled down to exactly that would fine election candidates Winder said. $13.023. for elections violations and charge "If Ms. Paden wou ld have pre- Law school commemorates 125th anniversary now isn't a time for good speaking about reaching back I By 1h1ci N. James laying the foundation for an insti• excellence Wednesday in the Moot Courtroom or the I.aw School. remembered that this is what the :E e truth, I don't see when Hilltop Stuff Writer tution that would mold the minds or leaders li~e Thurgood Marshall, M;iudine Cooper, the National University has always been about," we'll get to it." L. Douglas Wilder, Vernon Jordan President of the Urban League, Cooper said. One hundred and twenty-five and Sharon Pratt Kelly. Howard law alumna and keynote years ago John Mercer Langston Graduate Trustee Cheryl Moat speaker, urged the future law grad accepted a monumental task. In celebration of that tradition has found that sentimel\t1o be true. --Nikki Giovanni and legacy, Howard law students, uates to be a part of the solutions Selected as the first dean of the and not the problems. Howard University Law School, faculty and alumni paid tribute to Please see Law School on A2 Mercer would be responsible for the Law School'sl25 years of "As I listened earlier to people Jar THE HILLTOP January 2tl ~ A2. CAMI•us - . l I years o f serv1c~ ~ri,: Rankin Chapel celebrates 100 s speak al our chapel. It's a "Jerem iah Rankin was one of the "The ca lender for 1hc year induction, which look place last 1 us I challenge to be a part of,.:: mill first preside111s of Howard Uni includes a tribule to pasl chapel Sunday, officially made Rev. Bernard Richardson 1he fourlh grea1 1radi1ion," Richard10n a ra, versity and csiablished the chapel ushers and gradua1e and pos1-grad sJee in memory of his brolher Andrew ua1e students. There will also be a dean to serve the chapel in i1s I 00 The year-long cclebratio:. 10 n culminate wi1h a dedica1ioa Rankin. [The chapel] is a memor celcbra1ion of Mother's Day, a ser year his1ory. Richardson, Howard I ial center, and it also shows that vice 10 recognize couples who alumnus and former pas1or of mony of a chapel s1aincd mar window. · tWO early wi1hin 1he developmenl of have been married in the chapel, a Archer Memorial African "We're hoping thnl thes1 and Howard Un iversity, as wi1h other special program on fraternities and Mc1hodis1 Episcopal Zion Church Dre of Howard University and• black colleges, re ligion as well as sororities and an e1hical forum in Windsor, Conn., is exci1ed abou1 tall' learning were emphasized," Taylor where s1udcn1s and faculty will the pan he is playing in the bers of1he communi1y will~ and 10 make 1his [celebration) 1 1he explained. discuss c1hica l issues faced by the chapel's history. Rankin chapel has a history of s1udcnts," Still said. "Many s1udcn1s arc unaware of cess. It is an his1orical cvcm auracting an eclectic mix of peo Also included in the year's cei 1he great 1radi1ion of 1he chapel. importanl to remember ho~• ple to i1s services. According to cbra1ion was the induction of a We have some of 1he greatest 1he chapel has done for lht Shirley Graham Evans, chairper new dean of the Chapel. The preachers leave 1hcir pulpits 10 munity," Taylor said. son of "Friends," more than 55,000 Howard alumni have auended an event in the chapel over the years. "The chapel really provides ser• vice and spiri1ual renewal for such a large variety of people. You can go all over the world and find Howard Universily alumni who have a11ended 1he chapel," Evans said. According to members of "Friends,'' many prominent people have spoken from 1he pulpit of Rev. Dr. Bernard Richardson, New Dean of Rankin Chapel Rankin chapel. Such pcrsonalilies as former Uni1cd States President John F. Kennedy, cur1ent South year-long schedule of events cel African bishop Desnlond Tulu, By Mellssa E. James ebrating 1he chapel's cenlury of slain Civil Rights leader Marlin Hilltop Staff Writer exis1ence. Lu1her King Jr. and currenl The members of the organiza- renowned minister Jeremiah With i1s sanc1uary filled to 1i on, "The Friends of The Andrew Wright have used Rankin chapel as capacity, The Andrew Rankin Rankin Memorial Chapel," arc the a forum for !heir ideas. Memorial Chapel officiall y began organizers of 1he year's memorial Several differenl even1s have ils 100th year of service to the activities. &1clle Taylor, "Priends" been planned for the chapel cele Howard University communi1y on member and co-chairperson of the bra1ion. Larry S1ill, chairperson of Sunday, Jan. 23, 1994. This ·'Cen Cenlennial Celebration, rela1es the Centennial Publicity Commit Standing for one century, the Andrew Rankin Chapel has been an Integral feature of the University, tennial Service" was the first in a the chapel's his1ory. tee, details some of 1hese events. Writers' circle unites and develops Howard's literary talent :
Malone{Kawamba Enterprises jazz, of what we wan1 10 do. We wanl 10 the English departmenl to develop by performing for studenls and because we have a 101 of By Elaine Myada fashion and poelry show. In April, expand 10 other Black colleges and a s1andard fom1at for wri1ing work creating an in1eres1 in wri1ing burning to gel OUI. YAWA b-:, Hilltop Staff Writer in conjunction wi1h the Smilhson univeristies 10 recruit black stu shops 10 be held in April. among black children. po1cn1ial to be an ins1rumen11 ian ins1 itution, YAWA will sponsor denls from all over," Smith, a The Programs Director added 1hat YAWA is also planning a refor black communi1y from • In lhe Nigerian language of a young artists' exposi- one step YAWA would ma1ory program with Lorton unknown talent can be disoo, Housa, yawa means wealth and tion highlighting the 1al- like to take toward inma1es. This outreach will build and nur1ured.'' Wiley added abundance. Bui at Howard Univer cnts of up and coming expanding wi1hin the a relationship between prisoners On Feb. 10. YAWA will!,, sily, YAWA s1ands for the Young poets and musicians Univcrsi1y is 10 publish and s1udcnts and creale an under alternalive program 10 Vale. African Wri1ers Association - a from the me1ropolitan YAWAhas the a journal 1his spring. standing between these tolally dif Da} enlitlcd ··Black Ero rapidly growing group of wri1ers area. "African Americans ferent worlds, the founder Black-o n-Black Love,' la wi1h a wcal1h of 1alen1 and an abun Senior Amaela Wiley have a hard time gelling explained. YAWA 1radi1ion, the show"11 dance of crea1ivity, according to has been wilh YAWA for potential to be an published, so we wam This partnership will also give 1ure erotic prose and romanticy founder Vincent Smilh. two years. She said to provide an opportu• 1he prisoners a chance 10 express ry. Smith created the associa1ion in allending the writers' ni1y for them,·• Coates themselves, exchange 1houghts and The next YAWAmeeting February 199 l 10 provide an forum circles has helped her instrument in the said. share their writings with other writ held Wed. Feb. 9, in 1hc for the Universi1y's 1alemed poe1s improve her wri1ing Coates said the only ers. Blackbum Univer..i1y Ccntet, and prose wri1ers. skills. way 10 ensure publica- "We 're working hard to become 142 at 7 pm. "There was no other organiza "The writers' circle black community 1ion is for the group known 1hroughou1 the community tion here for all of1hc young artis1s, has helped me grow as a members to publish the writers and poets who were on this writer because I ge1 lo1s journal themselves, campus," the public relations major of cons1ruc1ive criticism from which ra1hcr than rely on a Howard Law School said. from the 01her members book publishing com YAWA Special Programs Direc- in 1he group. They all pany 1ha1 may lose 1or William Coates said 1he group spark ideas of inspira unknown talent interest in 1he project. celebrates anniversat1 inlends to play an ac1ive role in the tion and improvcmen1 This fall, 1hc orga • resurgence of black poetry and cre which s1reng1hen the niza1ion wants to make Law Schoot from Al______~ ative wriling. A wrilers' circle and presenlation of my own can be discovered monthly 1011rs of His- a perfom1ance ensemble arc 1he ma1 crial," Wiley, a 1orically Black Col- "ivly coming 10 Howard Law School has given me a ,ens: main organs of 1he association. braodcast j ou rn a Iism leges and Universities. social responsibility," Moat said. Since its concep1ion two years major, said . and nurtured This 1our will focus on One rccen1 trend in public seniimcn1 has been a growing dis· ago, YAWA has been hos1ing writ Last semester YAWA promo1ing YAWA's for lawyers, and s1atistics show 1ha1 law school arc churning ers' circles every two weeks. In 1he es1abli shed i1s formal ideas to ~1uden1 leaders more lawyers than 1he field can handle. Ye1 I Iowa rd alumni., circle, group members have a cons1i1ution and is seek -Amaela Wiley at 01her HBCUs and thal !here is still a need for more minori1y advocates 10 bring at chance nol only 10 exhibit theircre ing an official cha'rter expanding to a ll of social justice because 1hcir numbers remain disproporiio~• low. a1ive works in prose and poe1ry, bul from the University. them. .. ·•we arc not over inunda1ed wi1h lawyers of color al all. lo I also 10 critique the work of fellow Smith said 1he associa- In addition 10 r; we need more African-American lawyers," National Vice-Pre,i' members. 1ion wan1s to expand and expanding 10 other C: of Alumni Affairs Donald A. Thigpen Jr. said. C, In December, 1he YAWA per grow from within and beyond 1he HBCUs, YAWA is planning a com Ano1hcr famous Boward law graduate, D. C. Mayor Sharon formance ensemble was fea1urcd in walls of Howard University. sophomore said. muni1y outreach program. Kelly, rei1era1cd lhc need for graduates of 1he Law SchOi a Tribe Vibe/ Maurice "Howard is jus1 a small extension Coates is working closely wi1h YAWA will reach OUI 10 schools enhance the quali1y of life for all African Americans. " If anyone has any questions abou1 1he urgency lawym• again being 1he instruments of social change and social jus1ice Howard professor initiates African-American, you need do is look around 1oday and sec the challenge, ir. communi1ics, the web of violence," Mayor Kelly said . In an era of increasing social ills, 1he legacy of producing l
'. ,uarv 28, 1994 THE HILLTOP A3 PUS PLUS - Local panhandler talks of handling life on the street ! lester is apparent. sister" or "thank you brother." change, but I can usually look at for the stores and restaurants on money. • jl!Slle Harris Underneath the clothes and dirt arc Hester. who 1s a schizophrenic, ~Slaff Writer some of them and tell that they are Georgia Avenue. Sophomore Chrislina GilmO(C. traces of an attractive man probably scares many people. He has runni ng a scam,'' Senior Steve "Sometimes it effects business gave a dollar to a panhandler m ,,r.e.,tcr Hc,ter is a man many of distinguished features arc hidden a nervous condition which causes Howaro said. Howard, a civil when [panhandlers] go to the guc.st Adams Morgan and he vehemcatly inow or have seen. There are ·ea, behind ,1 rough beard. But begging him 10 twitch involuntarily and engineering major, said he has seen tables and ask them tor change: fi also told her she could have given him n, of pc-oplc like him. He is in for hours in the cold. improperly spontancouslv blurt out words. He is many of Ifie same panhandlers on causes problems with how to manage five dollars. After th is incident~ h a -,iliar businc,-,, and whether rain, drcs.~d. has taken a toll on l lcster s disabled and nopes to get a disability Georgia Avenue since his freshman the restaurant." Taco Bell Manager Gilmore chose to contribute money, lid. :orsnow, he i,on the job trying looks. check each month Crom the building year. Darren Gorham said. Taco Bell has only to organizations 1ha1 help the. wi lt Jlc a dollar. . I lester ·s territory i~ the parking lot company that laid him off. For now, Other students give mone,Y a no soliciting policy. homeless. !re.. 1<>l~r i, a 39-ycar-old homeless m front of McDonald s Restaurant on Hester resorts to panhandling during depending on the panhandlers On one occasion, Gorham had to Chuck McDuffie, a senior •ho panhandle., to survi\'C, For Georgia Avenue and Barry Place. He the day, as a means to survive, ancl lass approach. call the police because a panhandler majoring in commu nications: ,c31'. t Ic,ter has been homele!>.~ asks strangel'!i for spare change at sleeping in a homeless shelter at ·•t give them change most of the was trying to sleep in the bathroom stopped giving panhandlers money.'. on the: ,1ree1s of the District. random. A laid off hou~ parnter, night. time if I have it in my pocket. But if and refused to leave. Later, the He said ibey would often go to the• ints ,.,J iJ1 wrinkled dirt) beige panL,, llestcr is never impolite. In fact. he l -Iestcr is only one of an estimated they arc loud and crazy acting I do not panhandler told Gorham he was just liquor store to spend their money.: !n,. I 1)11. IXl0b, a thin greenish pckct is quite mannerable. Whether or not three million homeless people in give it 10 them,'' Cheryl Sciblcs. a trying to stay wami. Now, he giv~s them a religious track.: ~om green and white knit cap. ~ us 1 pt,'Ople .i:ivc him money. he always America. according to a survey taken 1unior psychology major said. Past experiences with panhandlers "A dollar 1s only temporary, but J«.1 the street, have had on s:ays "God bless you,' "thank you bv the Ccm;us Bureau in 1990. Seiblcs added she 1s more keeps some students from giving Christ is ctemal," he said. •uc. · "I have fam ily in this area, sympathetic of older panhandlers I his ,..------. but I have to ,h:cp at a ~helter because she feels the younger ones uch up on 7th ~trcet because they should be able to get :1 job. ln1- -a. won't take me in," he said. Allison Crawford, a prospective According 10 a I990 article mecl ical student, g ives money in the National Review, it is a depending on the situation. common trend for homeless "If I have change and a person is people to be estranged from respectful, I will give them the their families. money, because I have no problem Panhandlers get a mixed helping someone in need." she said. reaction from society. Being Despite the generosity some approached by panhandlers, I toward students extend to particularly on Georgia panhandlers, I lester docs not make a Avenue. is an all too fa mir.ar lot of money per day. experience for most Howard With his hands dug deep in his students and a familiar si!!,ht pockets, Hester con1inucs to tell his 10 store and restaurant s109.. managers. ·t don't make that much moner, Many students struggle at all. I only make about S20 a day,· with the idea ofgiving money he s:aid. to (lanhandlers because they Observing him, one can sec he feel as if they arc being irritates many people as they ~riskly hu,tlc panhandler approaches you Tuesday, Feb. 15 Wednesday, Feb. 23 t and a sk s y ou for money? Jazz and Poetry Extravaganza with special Awake Lecture Series: Kwame Tore guests alem 1sJhc "I sav ·No' " I pa)' no 1n the because I d~n 'I attention to them •hich ha\'e any money. I because I really ~crcd pay my own bills don't have and I make do moncv to give to with the monc) 1hcm.'' >st an that I have.-· tine ·s Nomian Cos ATTENTION ica - Adrienne Beverly Architecture Freshman 1 the Electrical Engineering 11 fea Sophomore poct- Applications are now available in the ,ill be our J. ··t would help OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTMTIES room them. es~cially if I feel 11 is their Blackbum Center, Suite 117 "I just walk away. onh· means of I always assume sun•ival." that they arc for the position of going /,0 buy Jerry Witcher drugs. Accounting Junior Nikeslm Johnson ·y Nursing - Junior -,se of "It depends on EDITOR - IN - CHIEF of the who it i~. Some 1 st rust people h:iv~ it "Sometimes I give clown to science 1g out money and where they don't 1995 BISON YEARBOOK agree sometimes I don't. need the money. about It usually depends . - If they look like 1ately on the way I feel they need Ifyou are ready to meet the challenge, attend our that day. But I ass,stancc, I I fact, usually give usually find out sident money 10 those I what u is for and interest meeting sec everyday." Qive it to them. But it usuall y l Prall Karen depends on the Tuesday, February 15 JOI to Roquemore situation." Electrkol , once Engineering Ugo 5:00 - 6:00 pm ce, a ll l\fedical Technician in our COMPILED BY KEISHA BRO\VN PHOTOS BY SHARONDA STARKS Graduate Blackburn Center, Room 148 - 150 !aders • chool. SPEAK SPEAK SPEAK<0>1l SPEAK ([/)(/ If SPEAK other ,Id the All interested cancudates should attend to gain oward additional information regarding the application J borTI, iation. cdcral process, qualifications, annual stipend, etc. than as an,. !tier, sey Jr. :REPC>:RT I effect su.spccts. The co..!)C ha~ been turned over lO the Metropolitan ,,rcater J Davi~ Police. • An unknown person fired ~, gun in Cook llall SU 11 of Jan. 16 . Two individu:.'11~ :1ttending an event_ in the ~-foward 'l' 11 11 :30 p.m. The bulle1 was lodged in the wall. The ·acultY J un .1od rca'4.lO\ for the ~hol are unknown. 111c case University lolcl were a I• 4 1 ~• 994 priZS, 1994 THE HILLTOP ....,, ~;,,,,.,,======~;;,;;.=,,n:'"~~~~~;=:f~===PERSPEC~==='::~.;.~~.=~~=:""'.::~~======:!!A5TIVES School segregation: To be or not to be? \llnning '.\!arable High ~chools in the northern h •1 • t d · · · ,. major cities such as Chicago or St. }~~m ~~: :is~~~ ~f :s l~l~toc~ty One cxamp_lc ?f the C?nl1~uing of the state·s total public school s1re_e1 for black children into the alhe era of Brown v. Board Louis frequently denied social ·ustice arlicul~ed y nd burden of racial i~equahty m_ our enrollment. while suburbs perpetuated the Education, the landmark admission to African-American MartinJ Luther King Jr /~ ~r. :~hools/s f?und 111 ~?nnccllcul, Fornearly 30 years. there were illusion that integration in the 11 st st me Court decision of May students at least up to the Gr~at c-' -1 R. h M · n c e na ion s wea •~ alc. efforts lo dcracialize classroom was identical with ~~hichlinally_~bo~ish_cd t~e Dcprcs;ion. Older textbook~. i~tn a~!d!~ico;:,~~~;~1-92 66 ~~day. :~e ~n~~~met l~d14~ of Connecticut's public schools .. In acad~mic excellence. It did ~te but equal prmc1ple m which had been used for a b f II Af . .' nn_cc icu s sc 1~ i~tncts 1966, a voluntary descgrcgallon not lung to transform the 1 public schools, liberal white students, which w!r~,f~le~ ~~:~~~:s°aid 7/~~~;~~ c;;c~~ rp:~:~f 9fif.:ttt whi~. w,t~SO plan .c~ll.ed "Pro~cct Concern" curriculum or dynamics of -or, and social reformers with outdated and even r . '. .0 ncan- mencan was rnlliatcd, with 266 black learning. .,j1h~ll~ imCrow segregation information, were dis1~ii,:~o~~ L~~~~1in~~~d~l~orit~~e1 rn :md Lat mo students conce~trated inner-city students 1ranspo~1ed In April 1989, Civil Rights I designed to perpetuate black clcmcnlary and secondary ,'r,his wa/ the Y h/gi~~i ~nys/~ pe;~cn~ i\ a~I. s~l~i~I Cinto the while suburbs. PrOJCCt proponents filed a lawsuit on Iii\ school children 131a k h · h . · r b. ~ · · e 1 s. s O c O c~. ~. onccrn sent counselors lo behalf of Han ford's black school ;hiir century 3PO the most schooh when ll;cy did , i.~, conccn1rt.1~0~ oh llac_k pcoplle m lliarlford._ the state capital and answer the questions of black children. Sheff v. O'Neill f 9 ' r : f ·, ex 1 , scgrega e sc oo s in near y a argest clly had 93 I percent parents whose children h · I J' c • 1 ► 1 ·£1i:~t{;~~~~?e,~!i~:i~~ ~~Ycfifi:~~tf'i~~~~~c~I;\~~;~ ~c~~~;~~;~~;ilb!t~~~~!7ef~ ~i~~i:/a~[~is::~/id~:~nb~1~~~ i~~~ii~odc~~1J~:n~~Jia;.~t~~ ~~~~~/~.~~i~ii1!riiJ~~.a;~~i~ ,;JQI\S which separated th~ !n the biological sciences was Michigan, Maryland, New scho~ls were.r33\ \~~cc~~ f:~t\~'t ~:~t~n;~~h1?:u:~~::r~~ fquahty wil l rcqu_1rc a i~ term~ of 1cach1:rs m~dequa1eandoftennonexistcn1. Jersey. Connecticut, Tennessee nonwhite. But ihc racial fundi~ • . , ' .undamcnrnl ~hangc in how 1 1 i~ harff ~/urprising 1ha1 wit!1in and ~labama .. Th lowest percentages in . Hartford's other Butgproblems surfaced almost f.~f~~f~~o~f ~1;;,:~:~~d;e~ir~ t ::'!:'t~i~~/1~~~t~} :~ 7 •. lnmanySouthemsiatc.s e . . o Crow lctn'.ng proporuon of w~utes Ill sc~ools s u~u~bs' pu?hc schools wen: immediately. Projecl Concern into predominantly minority g. • . ' . • nvir. nmcnt many A nc,111- attended by Afncan Americans s tnkmg ly different: only 7.6 soon encountered 12 severe schools The ursuit of r- c·at :iptnt~.~~~ra~~p;t ;:'\~ ~n~en~_n ~!~dent~ lagged behind was found in Ne"". York Slate. perc~nt nonwhite students in budgetary problems. By i'he late cqualit/ must be waged i~I ~~r ~D" 1c s u n I eir w lie counterparts. Gary Orficld. the chief researcher New111gton, 6. 7 percen1 in 1970s Project Concern reached public schools <'\II to one, or even greater. We ~re fre9uc1~1ly 10I~ that Jim in tl~e . Harvard P~ojc_ct,. was Wethersfield, 17.2 percent in 1.175 ·children in 12 grade;. But · '1 tc.chers would nonnally Crow cd~ca.11~11 1s a. lhrng of the pess1m1M1c abu!. his ~•~d1_ngs. West Hartford, and 8.3 percent in hy 1992. its enrollment had fallen Dr. Manning Marab/(' is a ,c one•halt or one-third the pa_s1. ?u'. ,t ~ccently :~leased study ~rficld declared: The c!v1I ngh_ts Glast~nbury. Statew_idc. African- 10 680 children. Critics correctly professor ofhistory and political 1 SJla;ie, of white public by. the I l,11,ard _ProJcCI on School impulse tr~m the 1960s 1s dead 111 American and Lall no students called ii an example of racial science at Columbia University. ltcac ers. Desegregation illustrates how far the water. comprise more than one-fourth "tokenism." Creating a one-way The ''insanity'' of the Bobbitt trial 11haan Prewitt unemployed, and Lorena was working at a beauty shop when they were r.nally the Bobbitt case is all sewn married-when he was (allegedly) 'WOMEN Of' AMERICA-- 10 run intended). Lorena Bobbitt abusing her. It could have been possible 11''5 NOT "IA\. IC.\OV& , found not guilty by reason of that Lorena Bobbiu supporting the two "'lOIJNO\N<:, __ 'jO\J'I\£ llllit) last week. of them might have made him jealous '\\l&, CRAt. ~. There can be no other cxcu,e but enough 10 where he became abusive, II) 10 cut off a man's peni,, no thus affecting his mental state. •r bo\\ m O\ times she was raped If this is also 10 be a victory for I 11en h) her husband. There is just abused women, how many women will line of excuse for that kind of it take 10 be found insane. before they ,ior as one man said in a televised can actually be found sane for striking t::,iew, after the not guilty verdict back at their assailants? In the trial. rmhcd for Bobbill. Bobbiu was consid ered insane when Bobbin will be ,pending at least 45 she hacked off her husband's penis, 11 a hospital 10 be evaluated for whether or not it was an offense or self 111eo1al illness she may possibly defense depending on whose side of the :. and after the 45 days are up the Bobbitts one may take, but what abou1 c:or, who evaluate her will determine shooting an assai lant? Would the er ,he is mentally sane or not. women victims s1ill be found guilty in rdrn~ 10 an article in The a trial if they arc found sane, or not k~ton Post. she could remain guilty but insane? ld ~ncd lo a mental institution for the 11 ·s loo early to predict that resulting iday of her life. from this trial more women who fall . t athis is 10 be a victory for abused victim to their assailants will strike nt Cl111 on . . Tw h rd ·:o. 1t 1s not a complete one. 0 back with a gun or a butcher knife. 0 1 5 ay · '' ago. when John Bobbiu was Men who continue to abuse women •r us. :dnot guilty for his alleged crime of better beware, if they aren't already. 'IOone questioned his sanity. Well, And men who would even think about a Meridian ,l'C it was hard 10 prove what he being abusive should think again. ,. 1 ·bisestranged wife, but when his • •~, in session were there any Basltaa,1 Prewitt is lite Editorial Editor oo, about his mental status? of The HILLTOP. \former Marine, John Bobbiu was Who has the right to ban 'gangsta' rap? Congress of Black Women happen if music is taken off the song away. Suppose you have a don '1 have parents who can keep should all be banned? recently sponsored a store shelves and airwaves. car and two tires need aligning; :111 .:ye on them all the time. If that Today tl1ey tell you what music ·c many of you reading demonstration in front of the Opinions expressed on the Oprah arc you going 10 get rid of the car? is the case. rap music is the least you shouldn 'I hear. Tomorrow it rulare aware that many downtown Washington, D.C., Winfrey Show degrade men, but As far as the is;,uc of young of their problems. could be about what you watch. or i!1ons such as San location of The Wiz, a music you don 'I sec men holding a kids buying explicit songs is I am not a child. I don ·1 need what attire is appropriate to wear. s, STAFF , i's KBLX. San store. They urged store campaign to ban the woman ·s concerned. I believe that there radio stations. 'politicians, so Maybe, they'll go so far as 10 ban the romance novels you like to ACE AND •KSJL and New York's employees 10 remove any music show. Drunk driving and should be an age limit when it called black leaders, angry ,Es MusT lLIB have adopted the organization felt offensive off consumption of alcohol by minors comes 10 purchasing rap music. parents, ·'degraded" females or read or the dirty comedian you society in general lo dictate to me think is funny. ,i£ws oF nning music from their shelves. My response 10 their arc more serious issues affecting More importantly, parents need 10 ,s1Tv. 1Ts • containing lyrics that protest: Who cares? us today. Does this mean alcohol take belier care of their children what is degrading or wrong. I ·sider "derogatory, I realize that many women are should be abolished? Hell no! by raising them right. Bad make my own decisions. Many "Jay,. is a strulent i11 the School r misogynist." Los insulted by certain rap lyrics, but If there is a ··bad word" or influences arc always going to things in this world arc not meant ofBusiness. kas adopted similar that doesn·1 mean they should try offensive phrase in a song, radio exist. If kids have a strong moral for children. Many things can be 11 KACE and Power to slop me from hearing my s tations can just bicep it. They background, they should be fine. interpreted as offensive lo , National Political music. This is exactly what will don't need 10 throw the whole And yes, I know, all children someone. Does this mean it -- ro'Ward doesn't deserve to be called ''Mecca'' everyone is aspiring to go. If Theo to add the proverbial insult to Jackson has succeeded Dr. Martin shirk assignments and are respect and down right laziness. I anyone would take the time 10 injury, students from another Luther l{jngJr. as the most p0si1ive disrespectful 10 each other. Every So why am I staying here if I feel this way? I stay because there ~hirt slogans have been listen to some of the horror stories country have 10 pay a SO percent black leader in the United States. campus should have a positive that people had to tell regarding surcharge after such indecent The parody of the Mecca does culture. but there arc those that is such a powerhouse of potential hionable since the I 960's. in this institution, that if half of it =----ii ~y blossomed all over the encounters with some of the treatment. not stop with the administration. have a negative counter culture as is ever tapped, it could change the great way of protesting members of the staff of Howard The beginning of every semester One anends a University in pursuit well. Howard's counter culture is Isa very heart of school and the g4erm basis or just a way University, I am sure that they carries the same story: problems of academic truth, as said by a rapidly catching up with the community. I stay because there ig frustrations. Tee-shirt would not want 10 truthfully with registration, students being favorite professor of mine. positive culture on the campus and as students that is our doing. We arc still some good administrators, lit also used to promote describe Howard University as the However, there arc some spend more time trying to cheat professors, instructors and students ant various interests and " Mecca" of anywhere. instructors al Howard, who have ~-.e We, as students, and circumvent the educational here who will not allow the !he public. I would like lo see the "manual" absolutely no interest in pursuing also adq to oµr system. rather than studying and destruction af this great institution litor lben I came 10 Howard that is used 10 train some these the truth. One is strained to want own d~m1s..e when going to class. We believe in take place. i for the first ti me and people who arc at the service to ask what kind of salaries do windows in the administration w.ekm1ss. classes1 some o( these instructors get, and begging, rather than earning a Those of you who arc willing .!cnts wearing sweat shirts s h1r as~1j!llments to take on this challenge. please do. building. Nol even government why they do such shoddy work. grade. and we frown at people who 'illins promoting Howard . and are work and toil to get ahead. May Do your part as a worker, lrccta, 1was amazed. I was workers have the kind of For some of these instructors d1sres.pecttul to there is no striving for excellence, God have mercy on us as an administrator, lecturer or student ~ because I had jus t tremendous success in aggravating eacfi other. with excellence and help 10 really people like some of these service no s truggle to stick 10 being institution. ~cd a nerve racking make us the Mecca, not just of clerks. Students who live outside thorough and no ball le lo anain and We can wear the Tee-shirts and ~ce with Howard's sweat shirts proclaiming that b lack universities but all the District, or even out of the ill-informed and misinformed by maintain high standards. Part of ~ion just 10 get a s imple Mecca image of Howard universities. country have even a harder time. the administrative staff, tuition the result is that instead of seeing 41n done regarding University all we want, but on the Some of these people arc told money held up because of some a I loward University that is the !In. There was no sense of inside we arc an institution that is "l.ooka ,. the awhor :~ pseudonym, bi~yed by most of the by the University that their housing incorrect action on the part of the training ground for our young administrative staff, and yet we minds, alas, it is bccomi ng the self-destructing. We have no one to is a sophomore majoring in 7Y fL.;;1 I had 10 deal with. and other amenities arc in place, production. only 10 arrive and find that there is the students arc in formed by a graveyard of untouched and blame but ourscl"cs. None of the lllcre was a display of aforcmcnl ioned vices arc a result no such thing. Some have come 10 notice on a dilapidated piece of unt.1pped ideas. So, again, I say I altitudes. lack of of white domination or any such , find that there is no housing, and paper that we are the most from my vantage point that Dd no opportunity for thing. The aforementioned vices . I have to try to slay with friends for important people in the institution. Howard is the Mecca of nothing. . We, as students, also add 10 our are a result ofour own indiscipline, I· !ceca" symbolizes 1he the first part of the semester That is the biggest farce I have own demise when we miss classes, lack of self-worth, lack of self- ===- \ or the place 10 which because they have no other choice. heard since hearing that Jesse THE HILLTOP January 28, 1994 Jan ~ - Jn 21 is rant was gov< supr sire• urge s1ud -chip Buil such a ult com surr pres Stuc (QC) plaC 17. C To1 Hov Ass• Dea C Vici life favO ' Cron -( - - -- on c ' / (adn ' -- hav< ' - sine - ' 1his -- / mar - - --/ benc - - pre; -- adn .,,,., _,,., .,,,., -- I Jeni all l lime ./ is a, / and (or i re-e I - l as I : listc labe acac was our Ass, the, soa the anc Uni· I Uni Jan. mcc Pre• s,u; and that -, lo re the lhe Uni ag, 3nd Ten Wee "lli lllii; -asa USE IT EVERY TIME YOU MA KE ALONG DISTANCE COLLECT CALL. nati thii '. As ,ioJArv 28, 1994 THE HILLTOP A7 -. PROTEST PERSPECTIVES King Holiday demonstration was needed In the Editorial section of the Jan. vendors on Howard's campus were received an injunction from the Hol iday, hundreds of students and cast to the side. The students of permits vending on Sixth Street. 'lissUCofThe HILLTOP, an article forced to close up shop by Jan. 10. D.C. Federal government 10 extend rallied in front of the Howard University have rights and Alas, protest reaps CHANGE! ; titled"Right time to protest?" It It is the concern as well as the their stay 45 days. Administration Building. Dr. deserve respect. Our patience had The demonstration last Monday ~- 1 criticism of student responsibility of HUSA 10 deal with The meeting I auended with Jenifer refused to speak with us. It been tried to the point of protest. It may have stemmed from a local ~:mment leaders who rallied in issues that affect the students. [Howard University President was made extremely clear to was necessary in order to gain the issue but gained national attention. · n of the ,cndor~ on Sixth Vendors supply Howard students Franklyn G.] Jenifer and other students and administration that if respect. cooperation and ACTION II proved that Howard students ~ The author characterized this with many items that they otherwise administrator.; was not the first of its we did not receive any feedback on of administration. could 11ni1c for a cause and stand by 1-.ent i,suc as whether or not would not be able 10 afford. They kind. Time and time again we have Friday [Jan. 14] then action would Obviously, our actions proved to it. Moreover, it laid the groundwork ~(;lltS"ill be "able to buy potato are black entrepreneurs who have asked forthcirsupporl in improving be taken on Monday [Jan. 17]. be successful. President Jenifer sat for future negotiations with become a vital part of Howard's registration, housing problems, Sunday evening HUSA staff and down and negotiated with students administration. Perhaps, now such Terri R. Wade campus. When their presence was shunlc bus addition. library hour volunteers went to each dorm 10 of the protest immediately after the extreme measures will not be threatened and students began extension and the list goes on and inform everyone of the protest. King celebration. II was agreed that necessary in order for our demands •ip,•O front of the Administration complaining. I IUSA took action. on. I would go into these meetings, Much enthusiasm was received the vendors could stay on campus to be met. l said this when I was : ,.ding." A shallow statement The vending issue was not promises would be made and then from students and no one until all issues had been resolved. running for office and I'm still .:his this is the evidence that the known by the majority of students I would not hear from them. I grew complained. L1s1 Friday [Jan. 21 ), a follow-up saying it now, "THE STUDENTS I \or of that editorial is not since the orders were given during weary of trying to negotiate with The Martin Luther King Holiday meeting was held in Cramton MUST BE HEARD!" I •~:pi ~ Black History Month in Peace and Justice. ·111e ' group works wi1h other . BY. Ramonlca Rice Hilltop Staff Writer organizations across the the D. C. Area United States, negotiating 11 Tuesday, Feb. 1, 1994 and forming truces A group or fom,er judicial system between gangs, such as i~ offenders is 1rying 10 achieve a major the truce between the Jazz for Lunch. goal in Southeast Washington. D.C. Crips and the Bloods or The former drug dealers and 1-1 Charles Covington, a Baltimore-area pianist~ Los Angeles. performs the music of Duke Ellington ana substance abusers want 10 reclaim The Righteous Men A the streets of D.C. from those who Commission has also d other Harlem Renaissance fianists. arc whal they once were. 31 Place: National Museum o American Art paved the way for other Consisting or more than I 00 self-help groups in the K Time: 1 p.m. members, The Righteous Men African-American 0 For more information call (202) 357-2700. Commission has been working on community. RMC is lhe p ir their goal for one year now. The parent organization ror effort started when the group, along such groups as the with members or Union Temple ~I Sub~tancc Abuse Feb.3,4,5,1994 Baptist Church and other u Program. 1he National community organizations, held a 3 Association for Ex demonstration against the death 3 1 African-American ~irit. offenders and the penally by taking over the 14th ir A conference that a dresses the historical Malcolm X Cullural roots of the African-American spirit and the Street bridge. Association. All or those Forty-four-year-old Rahim 0 gruups promote unity role it plays in the innovations and new I< expressions created by African peoples to Jenkins is president or RMC, and he and teach young black said he saw a need for an men 10 practice peace 0 organization that seriously dealt with ti outlast slavery and emanchJation. rather than violence. Place: National Museum of American History ridding the streets organgs and drug C RMC also inves1iga1es I Times vary. dealers. possible crime situations Jenkins said he appreciates the For more information call (202) 357-2700. ~~.4~&~~-~- ~ other community-based group gets information Rahim Jenkins Director of the Ri!jhteous Mens Commission, speaks•II • organizations that share the same about local crimes from Lorton Correctional Facility during the annual Lorton ideals as RMC; however, he was Prison College Criminal Justice Program. D.C. r~idents ...We arc Feb.4,1994 quick to point out that those groups very well known on the streets," !igh1 againsl crime. Jenkins grew up in D.C.anda!iaiE have not been very successful. Jenkins said. ··1 am convinced that lhe solution Eastern I ligh School. lie ~ Keynote Address by Noted Harvard "'Whal African-{\merican men Jenkins, who is employed at the rests in ne" leaden.hip. in public anendcd Alabama A&M UM1:1!1 scholar Dr. Alvin Poussaint. need is not duplica\ing services." D.C. Department or Correctional housing and a new welfare role," But Jenkins said he knov.1 c ''Do Po~ Culture and Consumerism Promote Jenkins said, as he described other Facilities. said he has faith in 1hc Jenkins said. ··1n,1i1u1ions where living a lifo of violence andde Feb. 27,1994 {jutSt Speaksr: 'lJr. 1ql,ttWna 'Eaefin Analysis of Civil War Letters Prtsitftttt oftfit ?l{grio,ral 'Ur6a11 Coafirion Howard University professor and author, Dr. Joseph Reidy, shares recently uncovered 1Jate: M_onday..1. !an~ 31, 1994 letters from slaves and free blacks during the 'Iime; 6 .00 - o,00 P.M. Civil War era. Locatio11: Blackburn Center Forum Place: National Postal Museum Time: 2 p.m. DEVELOPING TOMORROW'S LEADERS For more information call (202) 357-2700. ◄ 1 -~28, 1994 THE HILLTOP ,,,.,,,,,,,,99.q ,-~ A9 - INTE •, [nternational surcharge more A Glance Around The World B}'. Gloria McFleld Hilltop Staff Writer Jllportant than vendors, students say South Africa Johannesburg-Problems arc again anticipated for South Africa's April chc surcharge should not have been Wade defended her actions, ;1orta McField subordinated or lcfc out, especially 27 election unless the lnkatha Freedom Party's demands are met. :Q Staff Writer noting Ihat HUSA has taken almost since Prcsidcnc Clinton was Chere,'' According to the Central Commit1ec of the Zulu-based party, demands every opportunity to raise the include more constitutional powers for regions and separate ballots for n,c recent protest led by Remy said. surcharge issue with "different ,irJ University Student Vice-president of 1he African national and regional legislatures or else the party will not contest in che embassies and ... the Board of upcoming national elections. A deadline of Jan. 24 has been set for a ~,,11ion President Terri Wade Students Association Anecr Rukh Trustees.·• compromise on those ancl other issues with the African National Congress 1 President Clinton's Kamaa also regrets that the But Wade admilled 1hat foiling nee at the Martin Lu1her international surcharge, which and lhe government Many fear that lhe political violence in Sou1h Africa 10 rncncion 1he surcharge was an will escalate if the lnkatha Freedom Party's demands are ignored and the 1j; ~inhday commemoration directly affects Howard's oversigh1. · ,. 17 has ignited further party refuses to pa.rticipale in the country's [irst all-races election. (The international student population, She noted, however. 1hat "our Washington Post). , from some members of was not menlioned by Wade when so-called adminisirators and Board . ""'1JI ,cudcnl organizations. • she took cenlcr stage al lhc event. of frustecs, leaders of chc Somulin 8,1' Remy, presiden1 of the .. Thal i, dcfini1ely a missed University.'· were doing lilllc aboul Mogadishu - ·n1e dealh of a pregnant Somali woman on Jan. 9 is the ~ Students Association, is opportunity," he said. having the surcharge rescinded by second reponed incident of American fire on unam1ed civilians in three 11\'Qu«: he said Wade wasted Remy also questioned the ''jusl going along with what 1he Jen opportunity to raise days. The woman, Halima Khat if Ibrahim, 30. who was estimalcd to have apparent lack of communication Congress said [about the been eight months pregnant, was shot as she prepared for afternoon prayer ,es, on the issue of the that exists bccwccn the HUSA surcharge)." ,ti,,nal student surcharge. t at her tea stand. According to a local hospital report 1he fetus also died. office and i1s affiliate When concactcd, the secretary U.S. forces have refused to comment on the tragedy. (Associated Press). •bink j!IUSA) had a great organizations. Bob Remy of the Caribbean Students . >ll\ and they blew it. They "The one thing I do not International Students Associacion, Association, Nicole Jones. referred Australia I ,a ,olc i"ue (the removal underscand, is the fact 1hat before comments to the vice-president or rs from Sixth Streec]. not was contacted about it. It's Sydney-1\.vo firefighters and cwo civilians were ki lled and more lhan the whole protest. I was 001 something that II USA had president of the association. They 60 persons hospitalized due to wildfires which raged outside Sydney for ,lid not support the vendors' con1acted. I'm not too sure if could not be contac1ed by ~-but 1hc fact remains that undercakcn by 1hemselves." Remy more than a wc~k. About 150 homes and buildin~ were reported Ornowalc Elson, president of the said . I IILLTOP press time. destroyed a\ of Jan.10, leaving thousands to find refuge in mal:eshift .,t that in order of priori Iies. evacuation shelters. According to police sources, many ofthe fires were started by arsonists. Eleven persons have been arrested in connection the ~aravan to aid Cuba expected in D.C. with the fires. According to a press release Cuba. military purposes in Cuba," Lynn France ·nded :,,,owale Elson issued Monday, "supporters [in Janice Lynn. an organizer of the said. ··some LO school buses wil l Paris - A new government agency to be headed by senior police ~ Staff Writer Chen D.C. I arc focusing on raising U.S. Cuba-Friendship lll. wro1e be donated to churches, schools commander Robert Broussard is being formed to curb France's problem :rsicy. The Howard University funds 10 purchase bulk quan1i1ics that many humanitarian efforts and ocher organizations !his year." with illegal immigration. Interior Minister Charles Pasqua explained that w hat ~ ,, i, invited 10 contribute of powdered milk. Studcn1s on have been hindered by the United The e[fon opposes the 33-ycar the agency would coordinate anci-immigration activities but offered no ,;,pair .n·itarian aid efforts on area campuses arc also planning to Stales government ·s refusal 10 U.S. blockage that not on ly funher information. (Washington Times). rime- of the Manin Lucher King collccc school supplies." allow much of their aid to enter the violates international law, but has ,er in Havana. Cuba. Organizers say trucks, vans and country: caused widespread economic : local fundraiscr is being cars will travel along 13 routes "Last summer, the Friendship hardship for the Cuban people. l)·inidad and Tobago 111,d b) 1he M inncsota-based collecting powdered milk. school broughc 100 tons of humanitarian The blockage "unjustly targets Port-of-Spain - Trade and lndus1ry Minister Ouei Tung resigned [,,r Peace, and it includes supplies. medical supplies and supplies 10 Cuba. U.S. government Cuba because the country refuses effective the end of January amid rumors of his disenchantment with • anJ a dance at the Casa other items for the center, which officials seized a [liule yellow 10 give it sovereignty and politics. llowcver Prime Minister Patrick Manning cited Tung's I~. 1459 Columbia Road. dis1ribu1es contributions to school bus] at the Mexican border. independence:· lhc statement resignation as being due to the minisccr's desire to pursue other cJrccr '.1101101\ organizalions and churches in claiming it could be used for noted. options. This explanation is queslioned by Basdeo Panday, who head~ the opposition United Congress. Panday re.Lwns that the minister wa, ,v ard aware the job wa.s for five years and mus1 have been aware of the realitiel. :ugn. :ommunication can bridge cultural gaps of political life, if not, "I wonder how many more fools there nre in cabinet ·rous who came inlo polilics chinking it wa.\ all a bed of roses." According to delegates. we real i.lcd how much Selby Wilson, the leader of the opposition National Alliance for ican ,lturally damage the media had done in Reconstruclion, lung's resignation is the latest upset in Prime Minister us a )eaking creat ing stereotypes. Patrick Manning's already unstable cabinet. (Caribbean News Agency). :,haw I can recall a discussion thal I nant had one night with a Japanese ntReed delegate concerning his confusion • as a Guyana 1~ tt , ,ummcr of 1992. I about the color of my skin. Shaka Rodney, son of assassinated his1ori2n and political activist Dr. es a l J ·the 44th nnnual Japan Ahhough he was very curious and Waller Rodney. ha:; ended a silent fa~1 outside Guyana's Foreign Affairs ..1 Conference held at eager 10 learn about my skin color• Mini,try following a dcci~ioo by the government to reopen files pertaining h his ¾ linivcr,ity. The JASC he could no1 understand why I did 10 Dr. Rodney's death 13 years ago. Shaka Rodney believes the cncc. "hose theme is not characteri:i:c the negative assassination was ordered by the previous administration and claims there · .r.g Peace Through Mu1ual images that he had seen on is ~ufficient evidence 10 charge Gregory Smith and possibly implicate television in Japan. At first, I was present government officials. (Caribbean News Agency). me in 'lJnding. Friendship and serves a, a non-profit amazed, then offended, and. finally, :I for "'lJl and exchange program amused when he told me he thought ;uard Jents from the U.S. and that 1he varying complexions Jamaica Fort) American and wichin the black race was due to Kingston - Prime Minister P.J. Patterson made a disclosure of efforts geography. When I explained 10 .hese .~ ,1udents are selected each 10 stabilize Jamaican currency hu1 emphasized that government was not ., all field, regardless of him 1ha1 I was fair-skinned because scrapping libcralWJtion policies now in place. Prime Minister Patterson ·.11u,. 1ha1 is. whether they Dana Reed (first from left) at the 45th JSAC conference of1he wrongs that were done 10 my explained that government bas ohservcd the sceady decline in the value In Japan last year. nor Ph.D. candidates. ancestors. I realized that ignorance of the Jamaican dollJr and stated he was keeping a promise to deal with '• iddition. the conference and formulate into a paper our executive from Xerox and the head canno1 be mistaken for racism. the slide. Patterson stated as his goal, "to try and have a conve~ence a unique opportunity for interprelmion of these visions and of the Howard University African• I am proud to say lhat the between wha1 is caking place on the unofficial market and wha1 is taking .,n ,tudents from diverse ham1ony through panicipation in American Studies Depanment J apancsc. as well as the American place in the official markel, to make them one." (Caribbean News · onds to carry out an small group discussions; research spoke to us about their perspcc1ives delegates, were amazed by 1he Agency). ,e exchange of views on a and paper presentations; lectures; on racism. That forum invoked achievements and srnndards of our o[ subjeccs with their field 1rips; and receptions with several emotions among 1he univcrsi1y. I was asked to give a speech on Howard in which I gave ls ~ coun1crparts. governmen1 officials, cultural delegates. There was so much • 1 delegate of last year's figures and business leaders. 1ension af1er the forum 1ha1 a them a history of our school. I spoke of some ofour programs and from .,cc. which was held In addition, volunteer seminars special reflection mec1ing was .,eously al Middle were held, in which delegates called so we cou Id express our gave them a lisc of our :nded distinguished alumn i. They were there '(( State University and worked within 1he community. feelings. We all came 10 the s1Collcge, my peers elected Other seminars focused on 1hc realization that by takini lime out impressed. to say t/Je lease. s. Since I was one of 1wo African ,me a ~ IO-member board of the subjecc of "War and Peace and to listen to everyone's ideas and . , Executive Committee, National Interest.'' It was held in discussing them. we were making Americans and 1hc only delegate Unlimited I they .b we worked with the Nagasaki, the historic site of the a step in the right direction. from a historically black university chei r 10 actend the conference, I have ~ in organizing and dropping of 1he atomic bomb. After It was obvious that we were to ~the 45th anniversary of the touring the museum and the Peace be kepi very busy throughoul the encourage all Howard studcncs to Possibilities take advantage of such an Heers wing of JASC held last Park. we actually gol t0 talk with a conference. since we basically kepi · 10 Japan. After I had been few of the survivors of the 14 hour days. However. we s1ill opportunity. Opportunities exist in the y and I would like to 1hank Dr. Charlie Why does a career with serve . othe American Executive bombing. These seminars found lime to socialize with one Chubb offer unlimited Underwriting, Oper· · tee, I became a little focilita1ed our efforts to study the ano1her and form lasting Mahone, associace professor of posslbllitles? ations, Claims, and or chc International Business, and James Loss Control Training I wondered what kind of ability of the U.S. and Japan to friendships. It is hard for me to Programs, which offer on on Bryant, former president of the · I would get holding a effect change within the express how much can be learned It means a chance to be the ~ind of recognition )UlhS, International Business Sociecy of a valued member of an and rewards that solid ·ip po,uion not only as an intcrna1ional community. from 80 students with diverse I 767• Howard, for granting me this International leader with careers are built on. \merican. but also as a The environment forums focused backgrounds forced to live together (202) opponunily. Finally, I would like more than I0,000 Students with second The main reason I decided on the conflict be1wccn for a month. employees In 77 offices language skills are 10 thank the Nissan Corporation ,the position was because industrialization and preservation. Before going to chc conference throughout the world. encouraged to apply. and 1hc School of Business for their Summer Internship 1!at it would give me the Due to informa1ivc speakers, field in Japan, I was a linlc apprehensive f financial supporl. opportunities also ~lity to help bridge the trips and service projects. we and nervous. This was due 10 what The Chubb Corporation available. I had heard aboul the nega1ive Is the 22nd largest •ecn our two cu hures. discovered what we can do to act on diversified financial Contact Chubb .. the our responsibilities to the global at1itudes the Japanese supposedly Dana Reed is a senior in rite Sc/tool posslblllties are endless. ·.. theme of the Japanese of Business, majoring in organization in the U.S., nee was "Sharing Our environment. held 10wnrds African Americans. I with total assets valued /mernatio11al 811si11ess. Site was at St 8 billion. For Information about -~d Working for I lam1ony The discussions on race were of musl admit 1hnl I cri ed to keep an career opportunities with particular intercsc to me. I recalled open mind during the conference. elecred to rhe American Exec111i1·e Chubb, see your place Global Community." In Commiuee of rite .fapa11 America11 , wi1h the Japanese, our 1hat at the Howard conference. an And through lengthy informal It's an environment ment office and schedule discussions with Japanese S111de111 Conference. where you'll be an appointment to meet ·n auempted to discover official of the NAACP, an challenged to excel... us in person ... with a J>rofesslonal staff comprised of the best On-campus Interviews: and brightest in the Wt!dnesday, Industry. February 23rd, tternational Students Associations meeting today 1994 We seek students from 'Caribbean S1udcnL~ Association is meeting at 5 p.m. in the Forum • The Hai1ian Studencs Association welcomes all 10 allend its meeting all majors, with strong Or contact our College ~Annour J. Blackburn University Center. On 1oday·s agenda arc 10night at 6 p.m. in Bethune Hall. For further inforn1ation, contact Bob academic achievements, Recruiter at: Chubb & Son Remy at (202) 806-4547. sound analytical Inc., 1133 Connecticut ~ on the Homeless Drive and sk i 1rip, and plans for the 50th abilities and lhe Avenue N.W., ~131)' of 1hc organization to be celebrated in April. All arc invited motivation to excel. Washington, O.C. 20036. • The Asian Students Association will meet Feb. I in room 148 of the ~- Armour J. Blackburn Universi1y Center. 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NW 12th & K Strcc1, N'-N HOWARD UNIVERSITY COUNSELING SERVICE 4 1994 ~·--. ~~~~~:="" _""--'-""-~======,!;TH~E~Hl~L;LT~O:P:,,,,,======~~~~~!!!January 28, 1994 Section Howard actress rises to the top(B1 Harlem Hls1ory celebrated on Pulse/BJ The Bison fight on to victory/BS Find out what's happening In the HIii• - toplcs/810 Pulse/B3 Sports/BS Hilltopics/B1 O tb_oJJPbr,7 ~ I tJ>COMING HIGHLIGHTS Each i,suc of The diLLTOP published in Risin~ to the fcbruary will e mbrace Hip-Bop comedy full of 'Sambos' and sex objects top a party_' Jcals related 10 Black hstor) Month. Through• Revie,v for Howard at February. The II I LL TOP will focus on differ actress ,nt aspects of black By Natalie V. Tellis 11or), foaturing African Hilltop Staff VVliter American nc" ,makers and 1 titles ol special impor The film ··Hou.scPruly 3" marked 1helx:gin• .1nce 10 Africun Amcri ning of m.u1y acting can.im for talented and ,in, wc·11 cover new aspiringsingc,s and actor... on.: of woom h the 1round on entertainment, Mecca ·sown, Gill~'III L Wntcrs. Some may ren~nber W.uer.; as lhe shapc ; • / - THE 1994 1 HOWARD UNIVERSITY GRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM Sponsored by: THE GRADUATE STUDENT COUNCO.. THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES HOWARD UNIVERSITY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1994 I present an African-American Historical Stage Production for the entire Family February 5, 1994 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS • 7:30-9:45 PM Howard University DEADLINES: Cramton Auditorium ABSTRACTS: FEBRUARY 9, 1994 ADVANCE REGISTRATION: APRO.. 6, 1994 Ticket info. call Cramton Box Office at (202)806-7199 $5.00 (adults) & $2.00 (seniors, students & children) Proceeds to benefit SPIRIT OF TRUTH: UPRISING To Africa Additional Donations: PO Box 1353 Upper Marlboro, MD 20773 Armour J. Blackbum University Center Howard University GSC's theme Washington, D.C. 20059 11 11 & sm Perserverance, Foundation Diversity po in ..., ______1 ~======( ATTENTION al1 w TI If you would like to apply for the positions : 0f th, S1 in a pr Hilltop Editor - In - Chief S14 frc Hilltop Business Manager M th pr t@tn11u,ra-,, Homecoming Chairperson m in Every Friday Nite 17 Homecoming Business Manager "hi 12:30. - lam m pr Beginning January 28 A on Bison Yearbook Editor - In - Chief in ju \\' T\/5Qv~ tr then, the following information is for you!! 1 There will be an interest meeting for all I~ Phat Hip Hop & Funky R&B Videos candidates interested in learning more about the ; IN-OE.?TI\ CE.LE.SltlTY INTE.ltVIE.'iS y, above positions, the application process, l> LOCAL YOKAL TALE.NT S?OTLIGI\T ### qualifications, requirements, annual stipend, ere., ~ QUE.E.NS OF FUNK Mo-OE.LS u U -CAN JOIN Tuesday, February 15 n TI\E. F.U.N.k. VI-OE.O ALLIANCE. 0 ~ "TI\E. FATTE.ST FAN CLUS IN TI\E. NATION!" 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm I t, ~,;: i";.~-: :""'""'~ .... f • '! \, , , 1 , <, I , ~ • ., : • • • , , • , • , • l . ,,~ ~;•.Jd: .1-t , ;, . ·-··· ..,~ .• :_ . )t~: ri,.. , Blackburn Center, C To GET TttE 4 11 Ct.ll aoa-2.91-OO14 ) GET 'ilT IT OR GET LOST, CAUSE 'it'lE 8l0'illl° T~E fUNk UY! Room 148 - 150 j ( Friday Nights on WFTY TV-50 I all interested candidates should attend ,. --pe!Y 28, 1994 THE HILLTOP B3 Photographer im.m.ortalizes Harlem. Renaissance • VanDerZee highlights African-American summer life in this portrait of the 1925 Harlem simming team. 1920s. have 1he pleasure of examining the llis first wife, Kate, did not 1he same day he The VanDerZce original chair that musician Eubie suppon VanOerZce's dreams nor received an exhibit, featured uni ii Blake and artist Jean-M ichcl his in1ercst in photography. She honorary degree of Feb. 13 at the National Basquail sa1 in during photo shoots. wan led him to conccntralc on Humane Letters Portrait Gallery. 8th and From Huie girls dancing a jig in geuing a "real job." Their marriage from Howard G Mrcc1, N.W.. captures the photograph 1itlcd "Dance ended and he married Gayclla, a University. the essence of the Class" 10 a "Young Man and ladyofEuropeandcsccm.Shewas According 10 Harlem Renaissance Woman" in a loving embrace. very supportive and encouraged Georg i anna with his unusual VanDcrZce used his camera to VanDerZce 10 pursue his interests. Dunham, a Portrait p h o t o g r a p h , . visually 1cll the s1ory of African- She helped him approach cl ients for Gallery tour guide, VanDcrZcc 's highly American life during the '20s. nude siuings, posed cli ents for 1he VanDerZee regarded and 1reasurcd VanDcrZcc never portrayed photographs and develop film. exhibit is well photographs portray crude, degrading images of African VanDerZcc opened his first received based upon African Americans in an Americans. He wanted 10 promote Mudio in 1916 on West 135th S1ree1 visitor 1umou1. elegant and dignified a different and more positive image in Harlem. His Mudio was called "I can '1 think of manner. of his people not frequcn1ly GGG Photo and was located near anolher show that Van DerZec addressed in mainslrcam so<:ie1y. Marcus Garvey·s Universal Negro WC have had lhal has photographed families, Mosl of his subjects, such as 1hc improvement Associalion received so much fraternities. women's ones pictured in "Couple Wearing headquarters. VanDcrZcc became auen1ion; every day clubs, church Raccoon Coats."" were middle- or the official photographer for the 1ha1 1 have worked congrcga1ions. funerals, upper-class African Americans ac1ivi1ies of 1he Garvcyites. Many there have been The Barefoot Prophet celebrities. dis1inguishcd dressed in formal and fm,hionable of the p:1radcs and rallies Garvey many people [ al the poli1icians and religious clo1hing. headed arc recorded in history exhibil ). " leaders. ,uch a, in a pomail 1itled VanDerZ.Ce grew up in Leno~. because of V:tnDcrZce"s photos. VanDerZee's '"Thc Barcfool Prop her· and a Ma,,.. in a rcspect:tblc middlc-clas., After he divorced his second pho1ographs are a portrnil of Marcus Garvey. home. I le moved 10 New York in wife. VanDcrZce married I loward record of his1ory. VanDerZee photographed mulatto women. His work refreshes l• . c "i1nc" the ,triking VanDerZec used backdrops. 1905 where he worked as a wai1cr Universi1y alumna Donna chairs and an assortment of props and an elevator operator. Mussenden. Because of her work the memory of lhe 'tm:ing ,tare, and graceful preserved. old and keeps faces of the pas1 clear fame, \anDcrZcc captured 10 make his subjC{:lS appear more VanDcrZcc had a passionate love wi1h VanDcrZce·s pholographs, pho1ogenic. Museum visitors will for music, his violin and women. much of his work has been VanDerZee died May 15. 1983. in the minds of the young. km, 'l:c" York, in the early rheater company opens door of V) ipportunity for teenage mothers -n§weet ! followed by 17 weekly sessions. from 1he D.C. Commission on the Ilana J. Campbell Using improvisa1ional !heater Arts and Humanities for the Teen So11r So11r r ~Stall Wnter ' "I 1cchniques. the program is Mothers of Today program. Sweet-n-Sour, ';: Dear V) The c,pre~sion "keep hope designed to support and enhance According to Ea1on. Living Stage ~ I have just transferred to Howard this semester. Dear Faked Out, has had a posi1ivc effecl on the ." i, not uncommon in the imagination and crea1ivity ~ and I want to know why everybody here is so You have few flaws? Well I can tell you one ~ · gton. D.C. ·s Living Stage within individuals. The founder young mothers involved in 1hc ½ phony. Now don·t gel me wrong. because I have big one just by reading your letter. You are .... w, Company. an outreach and director of Living S1age, program. &. 1ried to keep an open mind and be friendly 10 obviously so arrogant and stuck on yourself that ~ ~) lhJI works wilh young Robcn A. Alexander has appoin1cd '·Many or 1he par1icipan1s in = cverybod} I come in contact with, but I still gel you do not think anyone rational would choose not 11.l -~ and their children within Vanessa Ea1on as lhe managing (Living Stagej take pride in ~ the same results. All of the people I meet tell me lo b.: your friend. If you were standing in front of = :ooimunit> dircc1or of Living Stage. She themselves, in nunuring and being , that l"m one of the nicest people they·vecvcrme1. me right now, I think 1 would walk right past you = E.,t:1bli,hed in 1966, Living succeeds Catherine Irwin. who is creative wi1h their children. Their ~ yet after we go out a couple of times. I never hear because you seem 10 push) and self-righteous to • . , Theater Compan). an now development director at sense of self encourages and ~ from them again. I know that it is not me. t>ccau,e make a 1tood friend. 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I'd like to first say to a ccrlain Ill Staff Writer star players were selected from linebacker and former Bison the championship trophy, they did Kansas Ci1y Chiefs fan that I'm sorry, I, like you, was a fool 10 intramural flag football teams by cheerleader. learn some valuable lessons and believe! Also, I'd like 10 thank ALL of the Cowboys' fans who The Bison football team referees who officiated during the According to Atta, the Bison made some new friends. decided to call me lasl Sunday and give me up•lo-minute scoring j:;lified Howard University's season. advanced to the semi-finals before "I believe that if we had prac ._, of excellence when they upda1es! Since you all don't have social lives and have nothing bener " It was an honor to be chosen. being defeated by the Duke Uni ticed together more than we did, 10 do than call people, I hope that you enjoyed my answering ~ undefeated last season I was surprised that I was chosen versity Blue Devils. we would have done much better. ,ere ranked number one by machine message! because my team, The Chronic, It was against the Blue Devils The teams that we played against Anyway. what I witnessed on Sunday was a nigh1marc. I had to ~dan Poll, but members of didn't do that well during the sea team that Bison wide receiver. - Who Cares, Kappa Sigma. ,,,, All-Star intramural Oag pinch myself 10 make sure I wasn' t dreaming, bu1, oh how I wish 0 son,'' said Adilson Cardosa, an Demond Arter, flaunted his talen1. Beta Chi and the Blue Devils - I were! The two 1eams 1ha1 I had wanted to lose more 1han anythi ng ·-1111eam made their own had all been playing 1oge1her for all-star running back. Arter scored two touchdowns and else have prevailed and will become the first lwo 1eams ever 10 ntS by participating in the months. We couldn't ma1ch 1ha1 After the players were select picked off an inlerception. Hb appear in a Super Bowl rematch. Oh, how unbearably devastating • \dantic Championship play ed, coaches Nigel Green. Owen spectacular performance earned kind of chemistry . for me thal 1he season of my favorite sport will commence with . ~the fir..t time in Howard ·s Young and Julius Bailey set up him a spot on the playoff's firs, "I made new friends, from eilhcr "America's Team" or 1he "We-don't-get-respect-because-we ti· three two-hour practices so the team . Howard and from other schools • '1ov. 12. 15 all-star intra- team could get a feel for playing ·•1 think Demond proved him during the competition. I learned play-like-wimps-in-1he-Big-Onc-Bills" being crowned champion of flag football players and together. self to the team during the regu a new way of playing football, the NFL. Can't we rewind the season back 10 Oc1ober and unbreak . coaches traveled from "That first game was an eye lar season games and practices, and I represented my school. That Randall Cunningham's leg? Or better yet, let's just skip Sunday's ,ud to the University of opener for the team. We were but throughout the play-offs, is why I can't say that 1he trip was game and go s1raight to next season! No deal? Okay, but I' m going 1nd at College Park 10 par used to playing contact football. Demond caught a lot of eyes. I a failure, but because we didn't to give this predic1ion 1hing one more lry, so listen up! ..cin the play-offs. but the play-off rules prohibited was glad that Demond was named win the championship. i1 wasn't a We all though1 the Chiefs would whip up on the Bills, righl? We 1,.-oording to Samuel Amoa contact football. So we were to the firM team: he deserved it," complete success, .. Cook said. all wan1ed 10 sec another AFC 1eam get lhe chance to play in 1hc '.l.COOrdinator of lntramur- penalized heavily during the first Cook said. Super Bowl, righ1? Well, we all wanted 1he original Aunt Viv back on "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air," but such is life! However, after witnessing lhc Buffalo Bills trample over the Chiefs, I have seen iwim teams hope to make big splash this season the light. TI1e Bills have an offense and a defense 1hat can win it !)llne Myada speed. three days that classes were can Senford's major goals for 1his all. In their four consccu1ivc AFC Championship games, 1hey've .9 Staff Writer But Scnford said the sore celled because of snow. year were 10 rebuild the Howard outscored 1heir opponen1s 120 to 33. Buffalo simply suffers from muscles are just a sign of how Senior Dara Hamilton. cap Universi1y swim program 1hc ··always a bridesmaid, never a bride" syndrome. Like Cinderella, ,,n Scnford. head coach for conditioned the swimmers are tain of the women ·s team. has 1hrough better equipment and the Bills live a fairytale. but a1 the sirikc of 12, their coach turns - Sharks, the Men's and getting for the rest of the season improved her times and Senford through physical training. inlo a big pumpkin! .n\ swimming teams, said and the championships. He said says ii is a result of the hard The swim coach admits th,11 Yes, the Cowboys arc a DECENT team (and this is as close as 1 1ha1 his team has thus the conditioning will improve work she is pulling in. there has been better coopera 1·11 ever get 10 actually complimen1ing Dallas!), bu11his is Buffalo's ..i: rmcd below his ex pee their times as the season pro Scnford also said sophomore tion between the swim team and year. Super Bowl XXVIII will be a game of many firsts: I) an AFC ,. bul the hard practice gresses. Jabari King has exhibited high pool operators this year. The team will get 1he Vince Lombardi Trophy for 1he firs11ime in years I pa) off in the champi- Senford's rigorous training intensi1y in training and in pool also has been kept in good (Wasn ·1 Reagan in office 1he last lime an NFC team 10s1?!), 2) ti:,. schedule for the swimmers meets, and he has been reward condition and at the righ1 1em Buffalo will finally gel 1hc respect they deserve, and 3) for 1he firsl )Cnford said he believes his includes a morning and evening ed with a collection of medals. peraturc, which has made train time in months. Cowboys· fans will finally shut 1heir mou1hs! crs should have clocked swim workout and evening Freshman James Ray. one of ing more productive for the TI1is Sunday's game will be a good one and will, more 1han likely, um,, in their last mce1 weight training. Sentord's top recruits. is adapt swimmers. be decided in 1hc fourlh quarter. The score? 34-28 wi1h 1he Bills ,5 again,1 Coppin and Cen Though 1he regiment has not ing and building up hi, And even though the physi triumphing over the Cowboys. I'm sure 1hat Dallas fans arc getting )lllt univer,i1ics. yet produced the fast results endurance since Senford rccen1- cal 1raining has yet to show its a good laugh oul of1his. bu1 I have a feeling thal I will have 1he last 5'Dford attributes the slow Scnford has hoped for, Scnford ly assigned him to long dbtancc merits, Senford is looking for snicker! So, uniil we meet again, peace! Oh, by 1he way, I'm looking :i:, to the fact that the said it is preparing the swim swim events. ward to the championships for a Super Bowl parly 10 a11end. If you need 10 reach me, just call m ire in the middle of mers for future competition. Sophomore Seanna Westcarr where he feels the Sharks will any Cowboys' fan; 1hcy all seem to know how 10 get in touch with make their big splash. physical training, which Sen ford commends his swim is currently experiencing shoul me! You provide the T. V.; I'll bring the chips . . It many of them sore and mers for their dedica1ion in der problems. but Senford says • ·g little progress in their practice, especially during the she is siill swimming well . COBIS Maj MOTOWN~ UNIVERS RECORDS~ PROMOTIO at GO@WffilID @~DW~~@DW @~lf@~ &GJJ@DlI@lfilDGD featuring flle New Host of Russell Simmons ' Winter Weekday Special DEF COMEDY JAM ,-- ALSO GUEST Relaxer Touch-Up DJ ~ Includes Shampoo, Conditioner & Style ~? $35.00* BIZ M ' •There will be additional charges for no-lye re/axen, • 11mg hair, and de,igner m:1••. A ·•(Dnign" s,u ind11tk: WAM, 1pir«ls. upd.os.) R Every Tuesday thru Friday K I E Singing 'HEY MR. DJ' 'GROOVE THING' &More ... - Ticket- sCILIJM On Sale ADULT VIDEOS BY ant A Free Ride? 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