THE VOICE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMANHOOD

Vol. LUI---- No.4 ...... • • November 13, 1998 vMS Is Spelman -.4 by Andei Williams, On-Site Section Editor

With the new millenium lingering less than 14 months away, Marta U- Spelman is gearing up to meet the computer-related Pass challenges of the year 2000. explained Some Spelman stu­ dents have concerns about Pg-3 the status of Spelman busi­ ness affairs with the ap­ proach of 2000. One graduating senior said, “In the fall of 1999, I’m com­ Spelman students log on in the ACC lab ing back to get copies of AHBAI all my documents before the computers mess up and one be afraid to fly to get Spelman volleyball forum in lose all my records.” back to school after the According to Mr. New Year? If so, that will team draws season AUC Evans, director of Com­ delay the beginning of the puting Information Tech­ Spring 2000 semester.” Pg-5 nology (CIT), there is little Mr. Evans says to a close need for such paranoia. Spelman is making good by Heather Holloway, Critical systems, including progress in preparation of' Jaguar Spirit Staff Writer those controlling student Y2K. In September, Presi­ The 1998-99 athletic records, accounts, and reg­ dent Manley appointed a The 1998-99 year is proof of a new be­ istration are already se­ Year 2000 Task Force of Spelman Volleyball Team ginning with admittance to RapSheet cured against data loss in personnel from different overcame numerous chal­ the NCAA Division II. the year 2000. facets throughout the cam­ lenges this year to achieve This year’s team included conference The remaining chal­ pus and appointed Evans a 15-12 record, defeating four new freshwomen lenge is to bring other cam- as the project coordinator. both Morris Brown Col­ players, and seven return­ in ATL pus-wide systems into The task force will present lege and Clark Atlanta ing members. McGee and compliance. Besides desk­ its report of progress to the University earlier in the Walks mentioned, “The pg-s top computers and net­ president on December 31, season. team did a lot better than working in Spelman’s 1998. An outside audit The team was not able people expected us to.” computer labs and admin­ checking Spelman’s com­ to play any home games Ms. McGee compared this istrative offices, computer pliance is scheduled for because of facility prob­ year’s improvement to last failure would also affect mid-spring 1999. lems with Read Hall. The year’s record of 10-10. Health Services, security, Interested students team struggled with the Players say that a support­ elevators and research be­ can visit the Spelman Athletic Department to try ive coach and growing ath­ : , ing conducted on campus. website at to get bettter uniforms. In letic department have bgs. 14-15 Compliance of out­ www.speltnan.edu.y2k. addition, the new players helped the team to advance. side service providers of The site features back­ had to adjust to Coach Though the team was electricity, telephone lines, ground information, links Michael Carter , now in disappointed about the lack and water will also affect to other Y2K sources, and his second year of coach­ of support from Spelman Spelman’s ability to func­ a digit clock counting ing the volleyball team. students, the players are tion. As the computer mis­ down to the year 2000. Team co-captains still proud of their efforts Student reads the date, some com­ Evans says, “It [the ap­ TaneishaMcGee andEvon and accomplishments. Ms. panies may be unable to proach of year 2000] af­ Walks explained that this McGee stated, “More Reflections perform tasks like process­ fects the whole commu­ year’s setbacks were noth­ people have gotten in­ ing payments, calculating nity.” He encourages ev­ ing compared to previous volved and taken the vol­ pgs. 10-13 interest, or making reser­ eryone to be informed of years. leyball team seriously.” vations. “We all have to the concerns involved in fly [travel by airplane],” the change of the says Evans, “Will every­ millenium page 2 Spelman Spotlight 'November 13,1998

Letter from the Editor Spelman Spotlight

Our last issue. Whew! My thesis 1998-1999 STAFF professors (yes professors — in addi­ tion to the newspaper, I am a double major!) will be happy to know that I Erin M. Lott, Editor-in-Chief am in school! Kendra Gillis, Editorial Advisor To bring this year to a close, I Keisa Davis, Advertising Manager will adress the issue previously pre­ Adrianna Hill, Business Manager sented about the role of The Spelman Spotlight. So am I satisfied with what the newspaper has accomplished this semester? Never, ever am I satisfied. I consider this a work-in-progress. The staff has learned to work together for a Arts & Entertainment Jaguar Spirit common goal — to present the news and views of the Spelman community — and Jamilla Coleman Heather Holloway I felt we have accomplished that goal. I await next semester to see where the Phylicia Fant direction of the newspaper turns. Melissa McDaniel On Site Info. As you can tell, The Spotlight has gone through many changes this semester Najeema Washington Andel Williams — some good, some bad. Thé Arts & Entertainment section has added The Haps, L’Erin Donahoe Angela Green a compiled list of events in Atlanta and the surrounding area, the Voices section Danica Tisdale is now accepting poetry for publication, and, of course, my Letter from the Editor Beyond the Gates allows me to vent about current events and society. Stay tuned — we’ll be back Tiffany Edwards Voices and ready to report in January!!! Sommer Brokaw Mesha Williams LaKenya McKenzie Shannon Gore Temi Oluyemi RaynaWard Delanda Robbins Adriana Spikes

Corrections

Photographers In error, the Letter from the Editor in the Oct. 30 Alicia Lenon issue stated that Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole received Shironda White her undergraduate degree from Tuskeegee University. Dr. Cole attended Oberlin College. Copy Editor The photo on page 5 from the Oct. 30 issue was Heather McCollum credited to Shironda White, in error. Alicia Lenon was the photographer. Layout Kaisha Alabai

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Student Affairs clears up rumors about Marta Program by Danica Camille Tisdale, On-Site Staff Writer

In response to incor­ information for the flier. rect information distrib­ The Office of Student uted across campus earlier Affairs provided a student this semester, Ms. Barbara forum to offer more fac­ Brown, Interim Vice Presi­ tual information from the dent for Student Affairs- College ’ s perspective. Ms. Dean, presented a forum Barbara Brown said, “If to address the misunder­ there are issues, I would standing about Spelman’s hope students would be participation in the Marta open to come to the appro­ of $35. That rate was just gram. MARTA passes can be U Pass Program. priate sources to talk about approved by the MARTA A MARTA account sold on campus. Ms. Some student(s) had it.” Only 7 Spelman stu­ Board of Directors in Au­ representative has spoken Brown said, “So far, there posted fliers saying that dents showed up for the gust of this year. MARTA to Ms. Brown in the Of­ seem to be no cons to the Spelman ‘s administration information session. invited 25 area colleges fice of Student Affairs. The [MARTA University Pass] refused to participate in the During the forum, a and universities to partici­ proposal still has to be re­ program. Spelmanhasno Marta University Pass Pro­ MARTA representative pate in the program, and as viewed by Mr. Danny reason not to participate.” gram , neglecting the best was on hand to share de­ of October 1,1998, only 7 Flanigan, Vice President After review, the student interest of Spelman Marta tails of the program. The schools had responded. for Business and Financial rate may be available to riders. The author(s) of MARTA University Pass About 2 weeks later, Affairs and if the program Spelman students during the flier had not conferred Program offers college stu­ Morehouse College was is accepted, administrators the Spring 1999 semester. with anyone in adminis­ dents a monthly unlimited the first college in the AUC still have to decide on a tration as the source of bus/rail pass for a flat rate to accept the MARTA pro­ central location where the

Clark Atlanta University Class of 2002 to sponsor 3rd Annual Health Fair sponsored by the Dept. of Health and “Mr. Freshman Contest” Physical Education by Heather Holloway, Jaguar Spirit Staff Writer dants. Wed., 2 December This is the first Mr. 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. In keeping with the The contest was open Freshwoman Contest that Henderson gym (between Fair and Freshwoman Class to first year male students Spelman has hosted in the Larkin Streets) Council’s theme “Reach­ from Clark Atlanta Uni­ last few years although in­ ing Beyond the Stereo­ versity, Morris Brown dividual residence halls type,” the class of 2002 College, and Morehouse including Manley and will sponsor the “Mr. College. 22 contestants Packard Halls have spon­ Freshman Contest” as its entered the preliminary sored male pageants within Free for All!!! first project of the year. interviews on November the past two years. Alyssa Gowens, 2. 8 finalists were chosen Mr. Freshman is only freshwoman parliamentar­ to participate in the finalist the first of several events ian and co-chair of the Mr. pageant on November 18. that the Fresh woman Class Services include: Freshman Contest, ex­ Contest co-chairs Council has planned for massages plains, “The purpose of Mr. Alyssa Gowens and Nicole winter and spring. A class Hiv/AIDS testing & counseling Freshman is to serve as a White decided that the 8 general body meeting was Nutritional Counseling liasion between Spelman pageant participants will held on November 11, a and the school he attends. be judged on the basis of party in Lower Manley is Free condoms Also, he will be respon­ talent and one interview planned for November 13, and more... sible for getting his school question. From there, and community service involved in Spelman freshwomen will vote on projects are on the agenda freshwoman activities.” one winner and two atten­ for Decemlrer. page 4 Spelman Spotlight »November 13,1998

Student Spotlight on....the Natural Sciences with Senior Miguela Gonzalez by Angela Green, On-site Staff Writer own radio talk show, pre­ what she expected it to be. sented speeches and hosted Gonzalez explains, “A lot Meet Ms. Miguela How is Ms. Gonzalez pageants. of people come with ideal­ Gonzalez, senior Chemis­ able to juggle all of these Ms. Gonzales is a 22 istic notions. I didn’t. I try major, math and drama activities and still excel in year old native of Trinidad expected it to be a good minor. Gonzalez has been her major? and Tobago who first came institution. A good insti­ involved in numerous ac­ Her extensive back­ to the States to begin her tution is [one] where pro­ tivities here at Spelman. ground in math and sci­ freshwoman year here at fessors will teach well and She is one of twenty ence made transition into Spelman in 1995. be interested in the stu­ Spelman Presidential her major easier. She says, Gonzalez says that she dents, where facilities are Scholars, an interning re­ “At home in Trinidad we chose Spelman because adequate and students are search assistant with Dr. specialize really early. My she preferred to attend a cordial. That is what Peter Chen in the chemis­ last three years of high historically Black college. Spelman has been.” try department, and presi­ school I studied physics, She says, "I knew I wanted After graduation, Ms. dent of the International chemistry, mathematics, to go to a Black school Gonzalez plans to attend Students Organisation. As and biology exclusively. I because I didn ’ t want to go graduate school although a sophomore, Gonzalez really enjoy all of my ac­ to a white school and have she has not decided performed in the Spelman tivities and courses, so it’s to adjust to being a for­ whether to pursue study in Ms. Gonzalez seen here in drama department’s pro­ not a burden at all.” eigner and being black. Analytical Chemistry or to the Inaugural tribute for duction of “Eden.” Most Gonzalez was also in­ Spelman was the best black give her increasing inter­ President Manley recently, she participated volved in many public school in the U.S.” est to the Arts. in a Talking Drum salute speaking and communica­ Ms. Gonzalez says to Dr. Audrey Manley dur­ tions activités before com­ she has enjoyed her time at ing last month’s inaugura­ ing to Spelman. While in Spelman and that her ex­ tion. high school she hosted her perience here has been

Faculty Spotlight on... Mr. Yates

by Andei Williams, On-site Section Editor tribute to other young ac­ After crisscrossing theater. He has had more tors. Yates says that his the United States, Mr. Gary than 18 years of profes­ vision as an instructor is to Yates has landed at the sional acting. One of his get students to understand Spelman Drama Depart­ most impressive works the theater business, ment as professor and di­ was directing Spelman whether their interest is in rector of this weekend’s Alumna Pearl Cleage’s acting, directing, or the production of “West Side “Blue’s for an Alabama technical field. He ex­ Story.” Sky” featuring T.C. plains, "What financially Directing “WestSide Carson, Loretta Divine, sustains an artist is not just Story” has been like a and James Avery. Yates talent, but an understand­ dream,” says Yates. “I’m has also formerly taught at ing of the business. If you enjoying the challenge of Clark Atlanta University, know the business, no one getting students to see how explored script writing, has to be a starving artist. diverse they can become.” and coached numerous My role is not to just teach Yates admits that he has actors including students how to learn, but been so consumed with this Emmanuel Lewis. Mr. to remind then that they production of “West Side Yates most recently moved already know everything Story” that he sometimes from Los Angeles where they need.” doesn’t realize just how he was acting in both film “West Side Story” physically exhausted he is. and television productions runs from Nov. 12-14 and Yates explains, “That’s the like “In the Heat of the 18-21 at 8:00 p.m. and way an artist evolves—al­ Night”, “I’ll Fly Away,” Nov. 15 and 22 at 3:00 ways doing something. and “Seinfeld.” p.m. in the Rockefeller Fine But sometimes I just have Yates’ true passion is Mr. Yates captured during rehearsal for the upcoming Arts Building on the cam­ production of "West Side Story" to give myself a rest.” for students though. His pus of Spelman College. Yet, Mr. Yates is not return to the classroom is $3 student and senior citi­ a stranger to the pressure both a step for his personal zens, $5 general admis­ and demands of life in the development and to con­ sion. Spelman Spotlight »November 13,1998 page 5 fíevon “Turn out the Vote”: Students raise their political voices

By Sommer Brokaw, that effect us and we do pointed in the turnout at Beyond the Gates Staff Writer have a voice.” the rally. In her estima­ On Friday, October At the rally, T-shirts tion, there were only about 30, 1998 at 11:30 a.m., a and information on the can­ 20 people in the crowd of “Turnout the Vote” rally didates were provided. The rally participants. How­ sponsored by the Student Mayor of Atlanta, ever, when the voter rally­ Government Associations Maynard Jackson, US ing committee brought of the Atlanta University Congressmen John Lewis, food out, approximately Center and a few indepen­ Eldrin Bell (who sought 100 people registered. and lost the County Com­ Sonia Williams said that it dent students was held at Spelman students seen with Senator -elect Michael Coles the steps of Woodruff missioner Chair), and was “sad they need an ul­ Library to encourage Senator-elect Michael terior motive, such as food the buck.” He was refer­ a freshman at the Interde­ people to vote in the elec­ Coles attended to speak to be concerned about vot­ ring to political influence nominational Theological tion on November 3, 1998. about the importance of ing.” this election season, edu­ Center and liason between Sonia Williams, senior voting. Sonia Williams Maynard Jackson, the cation, and pulling our eco­ the rally coordinators and Political Science major and was impressed that first black Mayor of At­ nomic resources together. political figures, believes one of the student coordi­ “Michael Coles not only lanta said that the issues Jackson believed that pay­ that AUC students need to nators wanted the rally to came and spoke but also that will affect us in the ing attention to these things be “more aware of the is­ show that "AUC students stayed awhile.” future are the “three B’s, could make a difference. sues that will affect them do care about the issues Williams was disap- the ballot, the book, and Chauncey Robinson, in the future.” Run N’ Shoot ranked American Health fourth in country By LaKenya McKenzie, availability, atmosphere, and Beauty Forum Beyond the Gates Staff Writer quality of the courts, over­ Run N’ Shoot Ath­ all reputation of the facil­ By Nyambura Njagi, first one, be sure to take companies include the letic Center has been ity, location, safety of the Beyond the Gates Staff Writer full advantage of this sec­ makers of Pink Oil Mois­ named one of the “Best surroundings, presence of ond opportunity. turizer, Isoplus, BB prod­ Pick-up Basketball Courts leagues and tournaments, All students, staff, Attendees at the fo­ ucts, Soft and Beautiful, intheUSA.” RunN’ Shoot and quality and consis­ and faculty members at rum will be some of the and Dudley products. You Atlanta is the southeast’s tency of competitors. The Spelman and throughout wealthiest African Ameri­ probably use or have used foremost total athletic cen­ facility was also noted as the AUC are invited to can business owners in the many of these products, ter with a primary focus on having some of the best come and network with the United States. This is an which are distinguished by basketball. The center and most modem technol­ presidents of the world’s incredible opportunity for the Proud Lady Symbol. ranked fourth out of the ogy. Patrons sign up on a largest companies manu­ anyone who is interested AHBAI has worked with country’s top 30 basket­ computerized game list facturing Black hair care in meeting positive Afri­ such corporations as ball courts, according to and are called out on a loud and cosmetic products. can American role models Eckerd Drug Stores to do­ participants in the Hoops speaker along with their The forum will be who have proven that they nate over $370,000 to the Nation Tour. pre-selected team. held on November 17, have what it takes to be United Negro College The Hoops Nation RunN’ Shoot attracts 1998 from 4:00 p.m. to successful. "The Ameri­ Fund, and to minority stu­ Tour traveled across the over 1,000 hoops enthusi­ 6:00 p.m. at the Atlanta can Health and Beauty dents through the Fred country, visiting basketball asts everyday. The unique University Planning and Aids Institute (AHBAI) Luster Sr. Education Foun­ courts and judging them wooden floors, technol­ Placement Center. All and its members are com­ dation. on appearance and general ogy, and overall efficiency Spelman, Clark Atlanta, mitted to encouraging If you are interested reputation the community, makes the patrons’ experi­ in search of the ultimate Morehouse, Morris Black students who are in contacting the AHBAI ence enjoyable and pleas­ pickup basketball game. Brown, and ITC students pursuing or interested in headquarters for more in­ ant. Bruce Richardson, The four member team, are encouraged to attend. pursuing higher educa­ formation, feel free to write Run N’ Shoot’s Director In addition to gaining valu­ tion,” says Geri Duncan them at the following ad­ traveled for seven months, of Marketing said, “we covering 48 states, 166 cit­ able information about the Jones, AHBAI Executive dress: 401 N. Michigan pride ourselves in being business world and what it Director. Avenue, Chicago, IL ies, and over 30,000 miles. the number one destina­ The findings from the mis­ takes to get there, they will The American Health 60611. If you to prefer to tion for everyone from sion are published in also be giving away free and Beauty Aids Institute call, you can reach the weekend jocks to profes­ product samples and the is a non-profit trade asso­ headquarters at (312) 644- “Hoops Nation: A Guide sional athletes. Run N’ opportunity to register to ciation which represents 6610. to America’s Best Pickup Shoot is truly a basketball win $2,000 in scholarship the leading Black owned Basketball,” by Chris player’s paradise because prizes. This will be the companies which manu­ Ballard. it’s the only place for high The ranking was second forum held in At­ facture hair care and beauty intensity basketball action based on judgments made lanta, so if you missed the products worldwide. 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Morris Brown Wendy Fitzwilliam: gets a new president

Miss Universe By Tiffany Edwards, Beyond the Gates 1998 Section Editor Morris Brown, a his­ torically black college in by L’Erin Donahoe, Atlanta, Georgia, officially Arts & Entertainment Staff Fitzwilliam appointed their new presi­ Writer credits law dent, Delores Cross on Fri­ school for day, November 6, 1998. All that Wendy giving her Cross becomes the Fitzwi lliam concerned her­ preparation fourth president of the col­ self with was finishing law in this area. lege since 1993. Delores school. It was during her "You de­ Cross was president of final year that at a friend velop a con- Chicago State University who worked as a clothing f i d e n c e from 1990 to 1997, and designer convinced the 25- when you was the GE Fund Distin­ year-old Trinidad and To­ have to do guished Professor in Lead­ bago native to enter the moot [mock] ership and Diversity at the Miss Universe Pageant. court in front City University of New “He said that I didn’t of a judge York Graduate School and have anything to lose be­ from some University Center, this past cause the worst thing that exotic Car­ year. could happen would be ibbean is­ Delores Cross, 60, a winning a trip to an exotic land who native of Newark, New place for three weeks, hav­ knows his or .Jersey, holds degrees from ing a good time, and com­ her law in­ Seton Hall University, ing home,” says Ms. side and HofstraUniversity, and the Fitzwilliam. "He was so out,” she ex­ University of Michigan. excited about me entering plains. Board Chairman the contest, that by the end By Bishop Donald G. K. Ming of the night, he had de­ winning the said the board was im­ signed my entire competi­ title of Miss pressed by her credentials, tion wardrobe.” Universe, her ability to recruit stu­ After winning the the third dents and faculty, and raise Miss Trinidad and Tobago woman of funds. Ming said, “we crown, Ms. Fitzwilliam African de­ expect that she will lead flew to Honolulu, Hawaii scent to do Miss Universe flashes her winning smile; Morris Brown to new for the Miss Universe com­ so, Ms. Fitzwilliam has Courtesy of Kevin Foley heights.” petition with law school been able to bring interna­ To bring the school still on her mind. tional attention to another school. zations that I’ve received to new heights, Cross said "In my mind I was one of her passions: AIDS Ms. Fitzwilliam was because of winning Miss she wants to start a “three­ going to do well [in the and HIV prevention for the interested in pursuing a Universe will help me [to tiered” program address­ pageant] and make my people of Trinidad and To­ career in international trade make those changes].” ing increased technology, country proud,” she says. bago. A volunteer at a law. But after working Ms. Fitzwilliam more student-faculty inter­ "[In the Miss Universe home for children living closely with UNICEF and stresses that an education action, and the needs of Competition] you are com­ with HIV and AIDS in her other service agencies “helps regardless of what students before and after peting against more than hometown, Ms. throughout her reign, she you want to do with your graduation. She plans on 80 women and I didn’t Fitzwilliam pledges to re­ began to consider interna­ life...What you can do implementing this pro­ expect to win. I was pre­ main active. tional law and perhaps without an education in 10- gram through tutoring and paring for life after [the "I see people who work with the United Na­ 15 years, you can do in mentoring. pageant] as well.” cannot only help me, but tions in the Caribbean. five with an education.” Cross said, “I was at­ Although the inter­ also help the children in "I have always She advises to “be­ tracted to this job after I view, evening gown, and Trinidad and Tobago who wanted to work with the lieve in yourself and work met the students. I liked swimsuit portions of the are suffering from AIDS local government in the hard to achieve your goals. their spirit and sense of competition are weighed and HIV,” she says. In ad­ United Nations to help If you are not sure what history. I want to improve equally, the ten delegates dition to dealing with their make life better in terms of your goals are, set quite a their quality of life. I want who move on to the final disease, children living [the Caribbean's] political few for yourself. Nothing students to feel and under­ competition must undergo with HIV or AIDS are not and legal politics. The ex­ is wrong with having a stand that Morris Brown is three interviews. Ms. allowed to attend public posure to different organi­ good back-up plan.” a good investment.” page 8 Spelman Spotlight »November 13,1998

Building a unified hip hop nation: RapSheet holds conference in Atlanta by Najeema Davis Washington, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer

ered a speech appropri­ sions. and Public Enemy. ately titled "Free Expres­ While the days de­ Darryl James sion in the 90’s,” while voted themselves to edu­ founded Rap Sheet news­ fellow keynote speaker cation, the nights provided paper in 1992 as a young Jermaine Dupri discussed the party. Luke and freelance writer. He re­ "The Making of Self in the Gangsta Boo performed. mains the publisher and 90’s.” In addition, Chuck Perhaps the main attrac­ sole owner of the only 100 percent black-owned hip hop publication in America. One has been called raunchy, the other righteous: Luke(l.) Although the crowd and Chuck D (r.) turnout was average, the Recently, the plored topics such as mar­ conference itself provided RapSheet newspaper held keting and promoting strat­ pertinent information to its 1998 hip hop confer­ egies, misogyny and vio­ people who were seriously ence with the theme Work­ lence in hip hop lyrics, and pursuing a career in some ing towards a Unified Hip the presence of hip hop on aspect of the industry. Hop Nation in Atlanta, the Internet. The events P.E.'s Professor Griff moderates a panel on More information misogyny and violence in hip hop. offering panels and semi­ were not star-spangled, but can be found at nars about the music in­ some music veterans pro­ D and Professor Griff of tion was the Halloween www. rap sheet, com. dustry to a sparse crowd. vided their expertise. Key­ Public Enemy were part bash at Club Phenomena The conference pro­ note speaker Luther (Uncle of or concudcted a num­ with performances by Cru­ vided workshops that ex­ Luke) Campbell, deliv­ ber of the panel discus­ cial Conflict, The Roots,

Spring, distilled, or purified: What’s your pleasure? Adam Sandler returns to the big screen in "The Waterboy " year-old "water distribu­ discovers his ability to de­ by Phylicia Fant, Arts & tion engineer.” He has liver a hard tackle, which Entertainment Staff Writer been deprived of an edu­ he starts to use on anyone He added to the sick cation, sex, and friends who happens to piss him humor of Saturday Night because of his over-pro­ off. He also uses his defen­ Live, played the embodi­ tective and manipulative sive talents to be a run­ ment of immaturity in mother, Helen Boucher, ning-back and take the "Billy Madison," and ema­ played by Kathy Bates. SCLSC Mudd Dogs nated hostility in "Happy After 18 years of loyal straight to the Bourbon Gilmore." Now Adam service to the University Bowl. Sandler returns as a loser of Louisiana football team, In the usual order of turned sports hero in his Bobby is fired by the head things, the underdog wins latest comedy, "The coach for his annoying, in "The Waterboy." But if Copyright Touchstone Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Waterboy," written by Tim obsessive behavior. Ex­ you are willing to disre­ Herlihy and Adam Sandler tremely depressed, he as South Central Louisi­ Kline tells Bobby that the gard the predictable for­ and directed by Frank seeks employment and is ana State University water team will continue to pick mula for the comedy that Coraci. Consequently, the hired by the somewhat dis­ boy, Bobby discovers that on him until he stands up Sandler brings, you will plot is all too familiar: “or­ gruntled and deranged he is more than a social for himself. enjoy it. dinary Joe goes pro.” Coach Kline, played by misfit. One player decides With a little inspira­ Sandler plays Bobby Henry Winkler. to spit in his freshly puri­ tion from his idol, the wres­ Boucher, a thirty-one- After his short time fied water, and Coach tler Captain Insano, Bobby Spelman Spotlight »November 13,1998 page 9

All The Man I Need Enter the Driv. Dru Hill’s a tribute to good sophomore release brings back black men memories by Jamilla Coleman by Najeema Davis Arts & Entertainment Editor Washington, Arts & Entertainment Sta ff Writer

Don't depend on a The musical industry man to take care of you. has been bombarded with All men are dogs. a plethora of hard-core hip Girl, black men just hop album releases: Jay-Z ain't no good. “Jigga” hit us with an in­ As girls who would tense look into his hard become women in the knock life with his third '90’s, or as daughters of album, and someone from divorced parents, a num­ the No Limit family chums ber of females—particu­ tions often tell women Who's next? Sisqo awaits his next fan during Dru Hill's out something twice a autograph signing on a recent visit to Spelman College. larly African-American what to do to get a man, but month, So the release of females—probably heard no one ever asks women Enter the Dru, an R&B several songs with sugges­ be made. In Dru Hill ’ s song the previous statements. about what they value [in a album, is a refreshing de­ tive lyrics. The young men “You are my everything,” Some of them were words man],” says Ms. Modu. livery to the public. have penned things like one line reads: “Last night, of wisdom; others were She adds that she and Ms. Some people seem to “You want me to touch we had an argument...’’Em warnings. Walker, an attorney and forget what Nokio, Jazz, your spot.” And in the spirit sure we’ve heard that To counteract some also a Princeton graduate, Sisqo, and Woody have of the eternal trend of infi­ somewhere before. of the negativity, two Af­ received most entries brought to the musical delity ballads, there are a The album does have rican-American women, within the first three weeks community in the past. number of lyrics about several high points. Sisqo ’ s Anaezi Modu and Andrea of the contest. Their debut self-titled al­ creepin’: “Do you wanna voice is enough for some. Walker, edited A// the Man In addition to entries, bum was heavily laden tell me who has been lov­ The group’s music is hot I Need: Black Women’s All The Man I Need in­ with passionate love songs ing you?” with the popular “freakin’ Loving Expressions On cludes vignettes about re­ which were reminiscent of Fans of male R&B and cheatin’” style. But do The Men They Desire. The lationships from writers Babyface’s lyrics. Re­ groups may acknowledge not disregard the sweet and book is a compilation of and sources as W.E.B. member “In My Bed” and Dru Hill’s strong resem­ emotional ballads like 350 entries selected from a DuBois, ancient Egyptian its phenomenal remix with blance to Jodeci. Whether “Angel,” “Beauty,” “One 1997 "Mr. Right” contest literature, slave narratives, Jermaine Dupri and Da the similarities are created Good Reason.” Dru Hill announced in Essence Zora Neal Hurston, the Brat? in the production process, first attracted attention magazine. Holy Bible, and more. Enter the Dru fol­ lyric, voice quality and with their ballads before Nearly 2,000 black "Relationships are lows in the same path with style, the comparison must they got scandalous. women from around the hard, period; but there’s a country ranging from age joy in being in one, too,” 16 to 72 submitted entries says Ms. Modu. “You can’t in which they described deny the emotional aspects their ideal man. Family of your life.. .you must in­ members as well as hus­ corporate them.” bands were mentioned. All The Man I "It’s hard for people Need can be purchased at to present black people in selected bookstores or a positive light.. .the gen­ through the Amazon Books eral public doesn’t want to w e b s i t e ( h 11 p : 11 hear that,” says Ms. Modu, www.amazon, com j. an architect who earned degrees from Princeton University and The Harvard University Gradu­ ate School of Design. She notes that while promot­ ing the book on one occa­ sion, her white interviewer was surprised at the amount of positivity black women felt towards black men. ■‘Women’s publica­ page 10 Spelman Spotlight »November 13,1998

“What Every Student Needs to Know”

"library” in order to get no care in the world. I’m solution to this destructive from your helpful my work completed. sorry but laziness breeds behavior? What I would That “little demon “ laziness. When your friend like to suggest to all those known as the telephone. I ¡schilling, you wanttochill who feel that academically Spelman Student don’t know about you, but with them. It is depressing they are suffering because when I’m in my room, the when you have a ton of they are overwhelmed, is phone always rings at the work to do, and your to take it one step at a time. most inopportune time. "buddy” is hanging out. Concentrate on getting one In the midst of the following is my shameful When I try to do my work Your friends can and will assignment completed. Do hustle and bustle of last habits documented only to someone always calls with cause you to procrastinate. the assignment when you week, it occurred to me help my Spelman sisters either some serious gos­ Student activities. I get it. If you start early that I, along with many increase theirproductivity. sip, or something deep have a habit of joining and you’ll be surprised at how other people, have too Please don’t make the they need to discuss. Why committing myself too much better the finished much or too little time on same mistakes I did. do we feel we need to talk many things. I’m the per­ project will turn out. We my hands. Here at Spelman I watch too much T. V. on the phone while we are son who can't say no. must all learn to tell our College there is a problem I literally had to unplug studying? I guess its be­ Therefore, I usually am friends "NO,” recogniz­ that every student must my TV in order to keep cause anything sounds bet­ completely stressed out. I ing that we will have time deal with — Time Man­ myself from finding out ter than studying , even if often concentrate on the to hang out with them later. agement. As I tackled the what happened on ‘'The your friend is just bab­ fun things I want to do, You set the priorities in task of surviving my mid­ Young and the Restless.” bling about some non­ instead of the things I have your life. Make sure you terms recently, I realized Have some of you experi­ sense. to do. Then I stupidly won­ don’t forget what is truly how easily I had fallen enced the disease I call “ Friends. They come der why I don’t do as well important because when behind in my work. As­ Afternoon couch-potato “visit” you when you need as I should on a test or four years are up, you want sessing the situation I es­ syndrome laziness?” In to be reading the five chap­ paper. It seems like I know to be able to say you have tablished where I went order to get my work done ters for your early morn­ what I should be doing, benefited from your col­ wrong. I DID NOT USE on time I had to leave my ing "quiz” and just chill in but I don’t follow through. lege experience. MY TIME WISELY. The room and venture to the your room like they have My sister, is there any Booz-Allen & Hamilton We invite alt seniors to meet us and learn about unparalleled global opportunities in management consulting.

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What is Black? One student's reflection on her African-Americaness

Editorial thing is not right about and as needs change. We change. So with that, I by Heather McCollum Africaness. Every op­ have to begin by naming challenge all my Black sis­ ans, Rwandans, and South pressed culture is looking and defining ourselves, in ters and brothers to ask I have an interesting Americans. The oppressed to change the oppressive a global sense , because themselves - Who are We? story to tell about an expe­ of these cultures are usu­ factors surrounding them. the number of oppressed More importantly — What rience that has somewhat ally called Black. Being However, we must seek peoples are growing. We can we do? changed my perspective Black-American sets up change as the world in America, have access to on my position in the my location of socializa­ changes, as people change, resources that may affect world. I was in Brighton , tion. No matter where my England last year when I roots began, I am Ameri­ met three Nigerian young can. I have been raised in men. They asked me where a system which, despite the 1 was from, and I replied, facets I disagree with, has "The States.” Then they shaped my next destina­ asked where my parents tion. It was because of my The Haps... were from, and I gave them pro-Black heritage in a similar response, " The America that I saw beauty States, Michigan.” They in dark skin when the I Nov. 15: Signing by Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis for proceeded with this inter­ Black magazine advertis­ view by asking where my ers in England could not. : their new book, Ossie and Ruby: In This Life grandparents were from, My Black-Americaness • Together. Shrine of the Black Madonna Bookstore to which I responded, “ also identifies me as a per­ Mississippi and South son who has been displaced • and Cultural Center: 404-752-6125. Carolina.” Seeing that I — it names no nationality. needed a more direct ap­ The title Black - American proach, they then asked," also invovles the experi­ • Nov.: 15: Yin Yang and Groove Essentials present Where, in Africa, are your ence of the people I do I Blackeyed Peas w/Melky Sedek at the Cotton Club; origins?” know about, and their ex­ I’ve never believed perience in this land. My • $12.50-$ 13.50: 404-874-1993. that I held no claim to Af­ last name is Scottish. And rica. 1 considered myself by keeping that name and African American. How­ using it to identify my ’ Through Nov. 20: The Latin American Film ever, these young men ob­ black face, I tell the mes­ : Festival at the High Museum and Phipps Plaza. viously knew nothing sage that a Scottish man about me and my displace­ once owned and tortued • High Museum: 404-733-4400. Phipps Plaza (AMC ment. They expected that my ancestors. I want that ’ Movieline): 404-816-4262. since I called myself Afri­ hardship to be remem­ can -American, I knew bered, never overlooked or my true cultural back­ renamed. • Nov. 21: Kenny Lattimore at the Variety Playhouse ground and language and I feel it is time for that I would be able to give us to be proud of who we • in Little Five Points, 8:00 p.m.: 404-521-1786. specifics on the roots of are and stop reverting to my heritage. I could not. who we suppose we used Since then, I have been to be. The Nigerian man • Through Nov. 22: Crossroads and Confluences: contemplating the way I should be aware of my his­ • Journeys of Spirit, new paintings by Michael D. am perceived by others in tory just as I am suppossed the Diaspora, the way I see to be aware of his. Is not : Harris. Hammonds House: 404-752-8730. myself in this world, and my experience just as rel­ how I desire to be viewed. evant and important ot the I call myself Black or Diaspora? It is important J Through Dec. 4: Divergent Journeys/Aesthetic Black -American. Being to know our African his­ Z Convergence. Spelman College Museum of Fine Black is a statement about tory, but it is just as crucial who I connect with in the for us to accept who we are • Art: 404-681-3643 world. I identify with those and where we are. We who have been oppressed must see our existence in because of ethnicity, all it dimensions — bad economy, religion, and points as well as the many slave institutions. There­ good points. Everything fore, I am linked to Native is not wrong about our Americans, Eastern Indi­ Americaness just as every­ page 12 Spelman Spotlight »November 13,1998

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www.deshaw.com [email protected] D E Shaw & Co Spelman Spotlight »November 13,1998 page 13 I Dual Degree student compares Where were the Georgia Tech to Spelman: Is students? the grass always greener? Editorial by Geniece R. Davis Editorial however, at Tech this en­ The inauguration of such ahistorical event. The by Ay ana Lisa Gabriel, clo 2000 tails the 20 minute wait for Spelman’s eighth presi­ student leadership ap­ As a dual-degree en­ quizzes, and exams. Al­ the bus to shuttle you to dent in October suffered peared to be present, yet a gineering student (Chem­ though this is material that the other side of campus. because of low student full representative student istry at Spelman, Chemi­ many students in the AUC Unlike the maternal body attendance. body was not. Students’ cal Engineering at Tech), I utilize, at GT it’s on an­ "I am the adult, you are the The entire week prior opinions varied. Some felt always knew I would have other level. Word is such child" attitude of Spelman, to the Inauguration Cer­ that more of the student the opportunity of experi­ an integrated part of Tech Tech promotes a culture of emony on Saturday was body could have been used encing two drastically dif­ that the student handbook student activism. The stu­ filled with tribute to our in the planning of the ferent college environ­ has it defined, and the li­ dents created a database first Alumna (True Blue) events, therefore making ments — first the nurtur­ brary—which, by the way, that has teachers ranked president, Dr. Audrey the students feel more a ing, empowering culture puts “Club Woody” to on several aspects, along Forbes Manley from part of the activities. Oth­ of an HBCU, and then the shame — has computer with other information events such as the opening ers said that they thought resourceful, competitive word files of professors’ such as the grade distribu­ of the student commuter the inauguration was atmosphere of the tradi­ old exams. Fraternity and tion and number of drops lounge in Morehouse- mainly for the Alumnae tional large university. sororities are rumored to of past courses. James to Java and Jazz and and visitors, and not open Georgia Tech is the classic have basements full of files One of the main rea­ the Blue Note Theater. The to students. Others say it big state school with all dating back to the 1960’s, sons HBCU's do not enjoy Inaugural Symposium and was because of the low the trimmings: a huge cam­ and some classes are sup­ the privileges of many tra­ ground breaking for the school pride and knowl­ pus, large student body, posedly impassable with­ ditional schools is because new science building fol­ edge of our president. ACC Division sports, sev­ out it. we do not give back to our lowed a special convoca­ Some ffeshwomen, in par­ eral stadiums, 24-hour Everything that glit­ schools. From a campus tion on Thursday with Dr. ticular, expressed a sense computer labs and student ters isn’t gold. Probably map donated by the Class Bernice Regan, and Fri­ of disenfranchisement center, many places to eat, the first aspect that hits you of 1932 to the alumni who day with the Honorable with Spelman as a whole dorms with call boxes, and at Tech is realizing that brought together compa­ Eleanor Holmes Norton. and did not see the impor­ basic organizational re­ you are once again a “mi­ nies to finance the new The weekend continued tance of inauguration and sources that are often lack­ nority.” There are those Mechanical Engineering with the inauguration cer­ how it would benefit them. ing in the AUC. times when you know the building, virtually every emony that began with a It is unfortunate that Among the amenities reason for your professor’s inch of Tech is sponsored processional of Faculty many did not realize the that I love at Georgia Tech, classmate’s condescend­ by alumni. Although in and staff, students, trust­ extent of importance and the website is by far at the ing attitude. Also, there is moments of frustration I ees, and alumnae, dressed historical implication that top of the list. Yes, it may not a multitude of role had vowed that Spelman in regalia proceeding is involved in the inaugu­ seem trite, but, oh what a models as in the AUC. would not see a dime after through a row of Spelman ration of a president, espe­ difference it makes! Let’s Only two of the 32 faculty I graduated, I have seen Honor Guard participants cially the first alumna talk about registration — members in the Chemical the difference it makes in the traditional Spelman president. These implica­ no lines, no disgruntled Engineering Department when alumni give back, attire. The events culmi­ tions were given through­ workers, just a simple com­ are Black, and unfortu­ and I will definitely do­ nated as it began in an in­ out the weekend’s events. puter terminal. Everyone nately the vast majority of nate in the future. augural church service The fact that our institu­ registers online with their Black employees have a I couldn't imagine where Reverend Hicks tion can now be lead by ID number, anytime of day, status no higher than that entering the unfriendly delivered a powerful mes­ one of our own, and she any place in the world, with of janitor or secretary. "engineering factory" en­ sage to Spelman women has come full circle back as many changes as you There are classes with vironment of Georgia Tech about the importance of home, is validation for want. Among other things over three hundred stu­ as a Freshman. As much stepping out of traditional Spelman Women and a that you can do on the dents, and many teachers as I complain about the roles. Throughout each Spelman education. Now, website is check your fi­ could care less about your atrocities of Spelman and activity, rumors were dis­ hopes must be directed to­ nancial aid status, locate progress. My Physics class the AUC, I appreciate all pelled and the true phe­ ward ensuring the essence work study jobs, and find doesn't even have a teacher that they have done for me nomenal character of our of our president, which was out just about everything — we download the infor­ — the culture, ADW (Afri­ president was revealed. brought to light during in­ there is to know about mation from the Net and can Diaspora & the Unfortunately the auguration, continues to be Tech. attend recitation class. World), the mentors, participation and atten­ di sseminate throughout the Another phenom­ Trying to find a parking freshwomen dorm life (Psi dance the Spelman student year, especially for those enon of Georgia Tech is space is still ridiculous. Phi), the seminars, and who were not present. that of word — the term And running from office simply the love is some­ used for old homeworks, to office is still required; thing that cannot be found at Georgia Tech. page 14 Spelman Spotlight »November 13,1998

This month the section Voices , tried to bring a little variety to spice up our df share their experiences with love and family for the w

The Cryers Love Affair by Lady Sunflower

My Misery is my lover. He wraps me in broad arms. He cuddles me and fondles me to keep me safe and warm.

Roving Reporter: Rayna Ward My Misery is my friend. I 3~fis AroAen Tear!...... I hide myself in it. I by Dameon When sun is bright, or candlelight, a beautiful day it was... I why did it have to be dampered by such a sad the only love I get. i event.. : i lovers broken apart by destiny... And if it were to leave me, /, he saw her face, he knew... then nothing would I feel— / it would be his last time... cause pain has been a dagger b they had shared so many good times and the wound’s too deep to s together... heal. but what happened? Now thrust me into ecstacy, b he studied and glared at her as a tear rolled a your deep, dark, dismal truth. down his cheek... à I rather be with you, my love, all watched as he reached over and gave her A than have a happy youth. a gentle kiss on her forehead... b he reached down for her hand and pulled his Now stay with me, my darling. I; /Z' class ring off her finger which she had held ' S for so long... It’s the last time I will cry. Then like a sacred whisper he placed it in his pocket, his heart began to h ache... I will slit my wrist and die. ■8 and a gentle breeze blew by ... as they placed her casket... into the ground... b I c

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our'ast issue for the year. Roving Reporter Rayna Ward asked several people to the ewspaper . They did so in the form of poetry. Enjoy!!!

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to carrp on np arm... to de as one.. tdose words... tdat question... dut.. dut... danps on tde edpe of mp tonpue... wdat ifpou sap no? not dnowinp wdat tde answer wiffde. .. do pou trufp foue me?... foue me enoupd to de

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pou de pot me confused pirf.. mp pride.. ' confusedfide a tdree ofdcdifd.. mp deart.. do pou foue me tde same? mp courape.. is it mp paperpou adore? mp foue.. is it mp car.. mp ... douse... mp mp.. pou..

tafent.... it coufdn t tade tdat cdance... mp foods... andtdats wdp if wait... Ñ page 16 Spelman Spotlight »November 13,1998

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