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By Ruth L. Tisdale Bethune Annex, Tubman but the procedure that said that the people who con Campus Editor Quadrangle, Drew Hall, and Resident officials search ducted the search should have Meridian Hill Hall. should be changed. conducted themselves more "The university reserves Director of On Campus "When someone came into properly. the right to enter ones premis Housing Charles Gibbs said my room at 3:ooa.m., all they "The people who conduct es at anytime for purposes of that the reason for the searches did was just peek into my ed the search were rude and maintenance and establish was because unauthorized peo room," sophomore dance unfriendly," Atlas said. "They ment of order for security pur ple were reported in these major Lynet' Rochelle said. "If should have been more profes poses. Room inspections are buildings. they were going to wake me up sional when they came to permitted at anytime with rea "In the specific case of to do a dorm search; then they everyone's rooms." sonable notice to the student." Meridian [Hill Hall], there should have searched my room Gibbs said that he made The clause, found in section were three people who were completely." sure that resident officials were one of the Housing Contract, as found during the dorm inspec Junior biology major Deola very professional when they well as recent dorm room tions," Gibbs said. "These Awosanya said that officials were conducted the dorm searches has many students searches might have inconve only asked to see her identifi searches. who reside in Bethune Annex, nienced some, but the safety of cation. The time at which most of Tubman Quadrangle, and all of the students is top priori "They didn't even have a the searches took place was PHOTO BY MAYA GILLIAM Many students had their dorm rooms, like this one, raided in Meridian Hill Hall ready to ty to Resident Life." list of who was a resident or another concern of students. search of unauthorized persons. protest. Many students agree with not so how would they kuow "They [Resident officials] This anger stems from the fact that Residence Life who was a resident?" came at 4:2oa.m. to search my had just finished typing a recent room searches that have should be able to search rooms Sophomore business man room," senior political science paper for my 8:oo class and I been performed in Cook Hall, if the need becomes necessary, agement major Saajida Atlas major Mercedes White said. "I was awakened by people bang- See DORM page A 10 Howa rd • A I um D I Exhibit to Open Soon
By Brandon L. Barber Contributing Writer
Howard alumnus Peter L. Robinson, Jr.'s exhibit PHOTO BY MAYA GILLIAM "Explorations of Color, 1950- Students come from near and far to attend this tier two 2003" will open September 14 institution. and run through December 14 at the Gallery of Art, located in Lulu Vere Childers Hall. Howard Declared a Robinson's "Explorations of Space and Color" will show case his keen eye in making Tier Two Institution abstract expressionism a hall mark creation. Through his By Melanie R. Holmes of the University of use of simplistic shapes and Hilltop Staff Writer Communications and vibrant colors, Robinson's art spokesperson for Howard embraces and exudes warmth Out of all the universities University said. and fantasy. throughout the country that are Seven factors were used to Robinson, a Washington, categorized as "National rank universities: peer assess D.C. native, graduated from Universi ties-Doctoral," ment (25 percent), retention Howard with a degree in Howard recently ranked 117 out (20 percent), faculty resources Public School Art. He joined of 248 and was declared a tier (20 percent), student selectivity NASA in 1962, working in art, two institution by the U.S. (15 percent), financial graphic design and the visual News and World Report's 2003 resources (10 percent), gradu information program. In 1973, edition of "America•s Best ate rate (5 percent), and alumni he received the NASA Medal of Colleges" for the year 2004. giving (5 percent). Excellence for work on the "Universities across Harvard, Princeton, and Apollo program and in 1975 America that offer graduate Yale claimed the first three Photo by Courtney Wade the NASA Space Ship Award doctoral degrees are catego slots under tier one and were Black families converged on the National Mall for a weekend of fun, entertainment and edu for his role in making art a rized on how they rank among cation. The event was open for all to attend and ran from Saturday through Sunday. It each other," JJ Pryor, the assis included speakers and vendors to keep those in attendance engaged and lively . See HOWARD page A 10 See EXHIBIT page A 10 tant vice president of the Office Dental School Helps Grad Trustee Ready to Begin School Year D.C. Community By Danielle Scruggs have begun to take my plat Asst. Campus Editor form in the direction of estab By Ashley Scott to enter the field of dentistry. lishing initiatives which will Contributing Writer The community-based With goals that include foster the continued develop Dental Education Program will improving the graduate and ment and improvement of our Beginning in October, the be implemented in three main professional programs, estab graduate and professional Howard University Dental ways. The curriculum will be lishing more joint degrees, and schools, so that we are on par School will be doubling its cur altered in order to have gradu bridging the gap between the with the growth rate of the uni rent community service efforts ates who are more culturally board of trustees and the stu versity as a whole and maintain by sending its seniors to work competent and can communi dents, Graduate Trustee our position as the zenith of in several health clinics cate better with the people in Charles Coleman is prepared to higher education in black throughout the metropolitan the neighborhoods they are begin the new school year. America," Coleman said. "I am • area. serv1ng. PHOTO BY MA YA GILLIAM Coleman said that he focused on areas that will help The main goal of this new "This program will help Dental students work on a patient at Howard's School of hopes that his new initiatives enhance the prestige of our community program is to pro students get more experience Dentistry. The school's seniors will be working in area clin will help put the graduate and grad and professional pro vide dental services, including on more advanced cases," ics as part of community-based Dental Education Program. professional schools on the grams and aid us in becoming preventative care to those in Chanelle Small, a first year den same level as the rest of the as competitive as possible." deprived areas and' to provide tal student said. lion by the Robert Wood university. more opportunities and schol This effort has been made Johnson Foundation and its See DENTAL page A10 "As Graduate Trustee, I See TRUSTEE page A10 arships to minorities who wish possible by a grant of $1.5 mil- Based Dental Education Cancer Center Teaches Breast Cancer Awareness
By Kaneicia M. Brown breast cancer," Bolden said. "It another thing our community Hilltop Contributing Writer was sad because she wasn't needs to address." a I 7 :.. diagnosed until the final stage, The Howard University Washington, D.C. has the and she only lived a year after." Cancer Center is working hard highest breast cancer rate in the Bolden also admitted that to educate the surrounding U.S. and African American she does not check herself community about this deadly women and men die of breast properly, and she has not been disease. The Center has target Do you think cancer more than any other professionally checked. "I'm ed the five wards with the high race. Howard University not sexually active, so I've never est mortality rates, and is look dorm searches Cancer Center is a playing a been to a gynecologist," Bolden ing to add three more schools to vital role in educating African said. the program this year. were justified? Americans about the disease Allen Gotora, a sophomore Representatives from the cen that kills thousands of African Pl!OTO COURTSEY OF COLUMBIA.EDU dental student, feels women ter also spoke at a session on PHOTOS BY LATINA FRANKL!~ need to realize breast cancer breast cancer held by Alpha American women and men the early education of breast as well, especially in African affects women both young and Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. last every year. cancer is most important. Americans. old. year. Under the direction of Rose "I believe one should be an According to the Women's ' "The myth is that it affects "There really is no answer Marie Williams, M.D., the advocate for their own health, " Health Network website, tumor older women, but it attacks to why breast cancer happens," "Project Early Awareness" pro Higginbotham said. cells spread faster in African women of all ages," Gotora said. Higginbotham said. "To reduce gram was launched during the "Examining yourself once a Americans, leading to more "It's one of the most leading the risks, one should start get 2001-2002 school year. The month is important. It should aggressive cancers at an earlier causing deaths in women. The ting Clinical Breast program targets female high be after your [menstrual] cycle, age. key thing is to check yourself Examinations ( CBE) once a school juniors and seniors so because the breasts may be ten The website also said that regularly and get diagnosed. year, and examine themselves they can start examining them der before or during that time survival rate is also lowest in An earlier diagnosis is better once a month." selves at an early age and dispel period. African Americans, mainly than a late one." Higginbotham said that the many myths that surround Higginbotham added that if because of the lack of accessible Adrian Wilson, a senior when seeing the doctor, stu breast cancer. and when a change occurs, stu health insurance, under-treat biology major, believes that dents can observe and ask how Project Awareness dents should go see a doctor. ment, and late diagnosis. testing should be regular in to do the procedure correctly. Coordinator Kimberly "He or she can properly Freshman print journalism Higginbotham is not only a both women and men. For more information, stu Christa McCloud diagnose you," Higginbotham student Tiffany Bolden knows Howard alumnus, but also at "I know it's recommended dents can contact the Howard Chemistry said. "A second opinion is also of the pitfalls of a late diagno age 27, a breast cancer survivor for both genders, and most University Cancer Center at Sophomore recommended." sis. herself. Pro-activeness is essential "I had a close teacher die of prominent in African American 806-7697. Higginbotham believes that women," Wilson said. "It's just "I think the search was han dled in an extreme way. Kicking and banging on someone's door at 4:30 a.m. A Moment in Howard's History: for a room check is not going to work." Financial Aid Woes a Thing o the Past and Present
receiving proper funding, they disperse the checks to the proper vented their agitation by com accounts. The SAR, which gives a plaining that "the lines are too sUilllllary of the amount and type long" and "aid hasn't been of award for which a student is eli processed." gible, needed to be returned to the In the 1990 article, Financial office. aid officers defended their efforts Many students neglected to by saying that many students 1iJlfill this responsibility and suf either handed in incomplete fered the consequence of not applications or did not return any being validated upon their return By Shara D. Taylor paperwork at all, which could to campus. Hilltop Contributing Writer Brandi Peters have been the possible cause of a 'We are always going to have students who don't have the dif PHOTO COURTSEY OF MORRIS BROWN.EDU Legal Communications delay in financial aid being posted Students sits down with school representative to discuss "In the beginning of every ference [in money] to get validat Sophomore to their accounts. They insisted financial matters. year students usually complain that any student who received the ed," Adrienne Price, then-director about two things: registration "I understand that searches paperwork at least 30 days prior of the Office of Financial Aid and tuition scholarship, but I received financial aid has been on point and financial-aid processing." must be performed for safety to the April 1 deadline, completed Student Employment, stated. a bill for $15,000," sophomore since I've been here," Williams This statement, from the precautions, but to make it and returned it on time would "We are always going to get peo marketing major Christina said. "I'm one of the luckY ones I September 14, 1990 article RA's enter girls rooms at 4:42 most likely have all of their infor ple who can't pull together the last Weaver said. guess." "Financial aid: The Early Bird a.m. on a weekday is not mation processed in a timely bit of money, and they are trying However, some students During the 1990-1991 school Gets the Cash," proves true thir exceptable." manner. to make arrangements. That in have managed to avoid the stress year, the financial aid o;ffice was teen years later. The article also cited other itself takes up a lot of time. One of associated with securing financial preparing to "make advance The 1990 Hilltop reported issues that prevented the proper [former Howard University aid. ments throughout the system, students' frustration with the financial aid from being disbursed President Jenifer] Franklyn's Junior marketing major Keli process of dealing with the Office such as electronic loan process to student's account were incor goals this year was to make regis McCain said that he thanks God of Financial Aid and procuring ing, electronic Pell Grant process rect addresses on file in the bur tration move." that he has not had any problems the appropriate monetary assis ing, and automated financial aid sar's office and the lack of a During this current semester, since being here. tance for the school year. As stu transcripts." Howard has experi- Student Aid Report (SAR) in a it seems as that times have not Other students, such as soph dents stood in long lines to clear . enced tremendous progress since student's file. Without the stu changed for the students on omore acting major Hari up any discrepancies that might then, but many students still feel dent's most current address, the Howard's campus. Williams , echo the same senti have prohibited them from as though there is much more to financial aid office was unable to "I am supposed to have a full ment. "I can't complain. My be done. Global Community is Organization's Focus Black Family Reunion By Heather Faison nities. opment coordinator for the Latin Honors Civil Rights Leader Brandon Bailey Contributing Writer The seminars will feature American Youth Center in D.C. Civil Engineering media presentations on impera Bomani plans to share a presenta Sophomore Established in 1997, tive issues to the black communi tion highlighting his experiences By Courtney K. Wade media critics and an opportuni International Possibilities ty and world. "Bring Durban on the International Youth Hilltop Contributing Writer ty to celebrate all aspects of "I believe that it's necessary to Unlirnited's (IPU) main goal, in Home: Combating Racism Committee at the UN World black culture," Chaney said. conduct searches for the securi conjunction with the Ralph J. Together," "Civil Rights: Police Conference Against Racism. At the 18th annual Black "We're not a vanishing ty of students, but late night Bunche Internal Affairs Center, is Brutality and the Death Penalty" Other guest speakers will Family Reunion Celebration, black family. We're not a prob surprise inspections do not help to help secure black community and a black American English include Clarence Lusane, 91-year-old Dorothy Height, lem[ed] people," Chaney said. students with early classes. In participation, and build a global series featuring poetry are a few of Assistant Professor of Political activist, author, and chair "We wanted to honor the tradi the end its just annoying and network connecting those of the selections that will be present Science and Co-Director of the woman of the National Council tions and history of African stressful." African descent in the United ed. program in Comparative and of Negro Women, vividly nar Americans and to strengthen States to struggles of social justice O'Neal wants the messages to International Race Politics at rated experiences from her our families." worldwide. Although the organi be dispersed throughout the com American U Diversity and Amara recently published memoirs, The reunion mirrors that of zation is relatively new, its motto munity, but especially here at Okoroafor, Coordinator of the "Open Wide the Freedom regular ones except it is on a of "Promoting a Global Howard University. African Christian Fellowship Gates." much larger scale. More than Perspective" seems close at hand. 'We're trying to encourage (ACF). The Black Family Reunion, 500,000 people came to eat, 'Tue goal of the Young Adult global perspective in Howard LaNisa Kitchiner, Associate which is recognized as the dance, listen to African drum Human Rights Initiative semi University, putting domestic Director for Programs at the largest family event in the ming and contemporary con nars is to merge the arts such as social justice struggles in an inter Ralph International Affairs country, invites black families certs and be empowered by the hip-hop, spoken word, and film national human rights context," Center, encourages students to to remember traditional values pavilions, which deal with areas with international affairs issues," O'Neal said. take advantage of the opportuni and the enduring strengths that from health and heritage to have allowed the black family education and community serv- IPU Project Director Shani The first official session will ties associated with the program . O'Nea! said. 'They are open to the be September 18. such as volunteer work, mentor to survive such vices as: racism, !Ce. public, but the primary focus is The seminar will feature pro relationships, and possible poverty, drug addiction and Height continued to share trying to mobilize and educate found speakers such as Ben internships. mis-education. her wisdom with "family mem youth." Jealous, who is the director of the ''Take advantage of all the According to Kitty Chaney, bers" in the audience that Roger Roman O'Nea! said that the IPU and U.S. human rights program, university's resources," she said. NCNW member and Family standing up for what one English/Afro-Amer. Ralph Bunche Internal Affairs Amnesty International USA. 'There are people that really, real Values Pavilion coordinator, believes in will not always be Studies Center will hold seminar series in Jealous l1as strong beliefs on ly, want to help students, but they during the mid 1980s main popular. Sophomore the Blackburn Gallery bi-weekly "applying human rights frame aren't utilized. Seize the day." stream media criticized black Height was criticized high on Thursdays from 7 to 9pm to work, policy reform, and achiev The seminars will be held at family structure and even ly in a chapter titled, "Home At "I just loved the roo1n search cover issues such as African ing justice for blacks and all peo Howard throughout the first labeled it as "disappearing." Last" for her decision to sup es. Its nothing like being American and international ple period." semester and at Morgan State The idea for a large black port Minister Louis awakened at 4 a.m. while racism, police brutality, and equal The seminar will also feature University for the second semes family reunion came from Farrakhan's Million Man sleeping nude." housing and education opportu- Bomani Johnson, a youth devel- ter. Height. • "It was a bold response to See REUNION page A3 A2 The Hilltop September 9, 2003 , ' < Organization Howard Students Find Balance Between Provides Support School and Extracurricular Activities
By Charreah Jackson by sports teams help many aili for Student Parents Hilltop Staff Writer letes budget their time and develop a schedule that includes By Angie Thompson ning to join forces with a local Howard University stu school work and extracurricular Contributing Writer teen parent group to serve as dents are known for being involvement. mentors to even younger moth scholars as well as activists on Many Greek members on Student parents and expect 'ers and fathers, showing them can1pus. These students have to campus said that Greek organi ing student parents have joined that it is possible to succeed in find the delicate balance zations require a large amount forces to help the transition into college. between being involved in of time for its present and parenthood become a less cjjffi Moore stressed the inlpor schoolwork and being involved prospective members. cult process. tance of shared experiences in sports, Greek life and other D.W. Price, a member of The Parent-Student Support among student parents. organizations. Omega Psi Phi, Inc. said iliat Group was formed in 1999 and "The Parent-Student As the school year progress being involved in an organiza was officially chartered in the Support Group creates a sense of es, more and more students will tion, especially a Greek one, spring semester of 2003. belonging because everyone, no begin to join different activities provides you wiili bonds and Evangeline Cleague, founder of matter what their background iliat appeal to iliem, while oili trust iliat is everlasting. PHOTO BY DlANA BEAUGE A Howard student signs up to get involved in one of the the group, created the group as a may be, shares a common bond," ers, like Carmen Smith, a junior "It forces you to define your many orgazations on campus. support system for students who Moore said. "No matter how biology major, will continue on self, to interact with others, and as members of organizations to become a leader," Price said. share the common bond of being many friends you have, only ties. Carol Shelton, director of iliey joined in previous years. "My involvement, like others, parents in college. someone who is going through "I look forward to joining student activities, said that she Cleague felt it was necessruy Smiili is extremely active in did not take away from my this can truly understand where clubs, but I also want to wait encourages students to join half for student parents on Howard's Howard's marching band, soft grades; it just forced me you're coming from." until I get my grades situated," as many co-curricular activities campus to know that they are not ball team, ilie Georgia Club, and to remain focused." Moore cites time and stress freshman Brandon Holmes as classes. alone and that there are others ilie national band sorority Tau Several Howard students management as one of the said. "By joining half as many co who can relate to their struggle. Beta Sigma. wisely select ilie organizations biggest problems faced by stu Holmes, like many other curricular activities as classes, The group consists of about "Being involved teaches self iliey want to be involved in and dent parents. students, realizes that academ the student can be more bal 30 members and provides a small "Time management and discipline and makes you a bet plan ahead. ics must be ilie top priority. anced," Shelton said. "Students and intimate atmosphere for par ter person as you "Right now I am concen stress go hand [in] hand so we try "I wouldn't let a club take should try to pick one or two ents. Members typically meet to provide the best support sys build on your personality," trating on my studies," Marini away from my grades," Holmes clubs iliat really interest them. twice a month, but interact more tem we can," Moore said. "If Smith said. Ramee, a sophomore psycholo said. " I would quit before that Students should also try to pick frequently over the phone, serv someone in the group needs our However, being active in gy major said. "When I become happens." organizations that meet on ing as a strong support system for help, we've got their back." school organizations can also a part of an organization, I want Student involvement for weeknights." one another. Special guest speak The group dynamic has take a toll on grades. to be able to fully commit. I Howard University students Shelton advises students to ers also attend the meetings to changed a great deal since it was "We set up mandatory would like to become a part of a goes hand-in-hand with organi be careful in selecting the organ discuss important parenting founded. In 1999, the group con study sessions for our players particular sorority, so I take zation and tinle management. izations that iliey join. issues such as child rearing and sisted of mostly upperclassmen for so many hours a week," more classes now to leave more "If you organize, everything " Students should only join depression. that were either married or Bobby Jones, a defensive-line time in my schedule for the will work out and you will be a organizations that interest The group is also working engaged. Today, many of the football coach for ilie university, spring." well-rounded individual," them," Shelton said. " If you join diligently towards providing said. "Sports make students As ilie freshman class con group members are much Public Directions Director of the more facilities for parents on manage ilieir time, since iliey tinues to adjust to life at an organization iliat does not younger and are single parents. College of Arts and Sciences campus. are not ilie average student." Howard, many look forward to really interest you it will take Oftentimes, people join the group Student Council, Tanekeya "Howard does not accom The study sessions provided joining various student activi- more effort to keep participating while they are still pregnant in Word said. in that club." modate the needs of student par order to prepare for the transition ents," senior engineering major into parenthood. Telicia Moore said. "Our greatest "We are friendly and non concern is that children are not judgmental. We listen and are allowed in the dormitories." one of the most open-minded Moore, who is also the moth groups on campus," Moore said. er of a 5-year-old son, said that For more infonnati.on, call the group provides a small Linda Jones at 806-9736 or visit as seen on MTV's stipend to cover the cost of child their representatives at the care and also holds baby showers Student Activities Fair in the the Real World Paris for expecting members. Blackbum Center on September This year, the group is plan- 24.
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• ' • • Observation 1ca 1sar or Deck US Army Incinerating Deadly Gas Near 35,000 Population
By Sean Jackman a drop the size of George chemical weapons, despite a leaks. But even proper incinera US Plans 93,000 Jobs cut in Hilltop Staff Writer Washington's eye on a quarter, report to the contrary by the tion can lead to hazardous will lead to death within min National Academies' National waste such as mercury, lead, to Stop August Sarin, also known as GB, is utes if placed on your skin. Research Council (NRC). arsenic and vinyl chloride. a deadly human-made nerve To this end, the army incin In December of 2002, the Zi Dong Fan, a senior U.S. employers unexpect Suspect agent. Originally developed as a erated 530 gallons of sarin NRC report stated that it was Computer Science major at edly slashed 93,000 jobs in pesticide, it is a clear, colorless nerve agent in their Alabama safer to incinerate the weapons Wellesley College, said that, "I August, the biggest cut in pay WMD liquid which evaporates quickly facility on August 31. The than other methods of destruc definitely think they are endan rolls in five months, according into an odorless gas. Sarin remaining 270 gallons will be tion. gering lives of others. Burning Vessels to official figures. Economists mixes with water and can con destroyed later this month after However the coalition, led dangerous chemical weapons The United had predicted a slight increase taminate food or other materi the incinerator is fine tuned. by Kentucky based Chemical have a very negative externality. States and ten of of 12,000. The figures sparked als such as clothing. A person is The sarin burning is the Weapons Working Group They are being shortsighted. In its allies will press a sell-off on Wall Street, with in danger if exposed to sarin in most dangerous part of the (CWWG) claims that the army the short run it seems like you on with plans to the Dow Jones industrial aver any form. The agent is deadly operation and this burn marks has violated federal laws in not can still burn those chemical intercept vessels age closing down 77 points, or enough that exposure to large the first one of such size near a considering less dangerous weapons and maybe cut costs suspected of carry o.8 percent, to 9,510. doses, may cause paralysis or populated area. An estimated methods of disposal. In the last but the wind can carry polluted ing weapons of In fact, the overall unem death from respiratory failure. 35,000 people live within nine decade, four of the nation's air to many places. We need to mass destruction ployment rate fell slightly from Knowing this, it may be miles of the incinerator. eight stockpile sites have think of the future." despite a warning 6.2 percent to 6.1 percent in somewhat satisfying that an While this may appease switched from incineration to a Colin Flaveny, a graduate August. But the dip was largely from China that the international treaty deemed some, activists are not too neutralization method. student at Howard University because of people giving up move could be ille that the United States should thrilled with the latest develop There was no public outcry agreed, "The safety of people in looking for work and dropping gal. destroy its stockpile of 31,280 ments. A coalition of activists is from Utah, Oregon, Arkansas the town and the lives of those out of the labor force. The agreement, tons of sarin, VX and other lobbying hard to get the army to or Alabama and as a result who will occupy it later down . ' reached in Paris, chemical weapons by December reconsider incinerating the these four states were not con the road should be the most endorses the Disneyland 2007, with April of 2004 being nerve agents. The coalition, sidered for the neutralization important. So they should neu American the milestone for having 45 per which sued the army back in process. tralize to minimize long term Proliferation Rollercoaster cent of it destroyed. March, contends that the army The coalition has stated effects, not only to the people Security Initiative VX is considered the is needlessly endangering citi previous incidents including but to the animal and plant (PSI), which Derailed world's deadliest substance and zens by continuing to burn the exposures, spills, fires and life." President George W. A man has been killed and Bush announced earlier this another ten people have been year. The initiative is designed injured after a roller coaster car to halt the spread of weapons. derailed at Disneyland theme Antiterrorism Classroom in Playas The eleven countries have park in Anaheim, California, agreed to board ships, force local officials say. By Ria Marie Davis deal includes told CNN that, Architecture major, said that planes to land and inspect car The incident happened on Hilltop Staff Writer 259 company ''Since 9/11, up to "The training the antiterrorism program goes if they suspect that chemi Disneyland's famous Big owned homes, center could "seems like a good idea, espe cal, nuclear or biological Thunder Mountain Railroad at Playas, a once-busy mining apartment this present time, bring at least cially now for protection pur weapons are being transported. about 1120 local time (1820 town in New Mexico will soon buildings, a people are still 200 jobs to poses. Since 9/11, up to this They are to hold a series of GMT), the officials said. be converted into "a sprawling community Playas and present time, people are still ten joint exercises, starting next Los Angeles television sta classroom for lessons in anti center, grocery scared.'' possibly more scared." week in the western Pacific, tion KCAL 9 said two children terrorism," according to a store, medical -Verne/le Noel high-paying Aureus Griffith, a junior involving ships from the US, were among the injured. recent CNN report. The town clinic and air technical jobs Engineering major held a simi Australia, Japan and France, to The roller coaster was which has a mere population of strip and several hundred· near once a proposed 600-acre lar view: "Right now there is simulate an interception. closed and the area sealed off. 60 will be bought by the New by acres." The deal will be research park is built." Hidalgo alot of buzz about terrorism , China has criticized the ini Anaheim police sergeant Rick Mexico Institute of Mining and signed later this week and plans County Commissioner Louise perhaps a school dedicated to tiative, arguing that it could Martinez told reporters that "at Technology with support from for terror simulations by New Peterson expressed the same preventing or decreasing ter contravene international law. this point we don't believe sab the federal government. Mexico State University and the enthusiasm saying that, "For rorist activity will for the least otage was involved, but we are Playas will be purchased U.S. Department of Homeland our whole county, I think it's part help to appease or calm CD Prices to be going to look at everything." for a reported $5 million from Security will soon be underway, going to be life blood. It's just the public. The new research the Phelps Dodge Corporation, with classes possibly beginning so exciting for me to feel some could help to more effectively thing happening with this protect the country's resources Slashed Marilyn Manson a, mining company which built in November. ,, the town in the 1970s. CNN Michael Hensley, a New t own. Music fans in the U.S. will reported that the "$5 million Mexico Tech program manager, Vernelle Noel, a junior See PLAYAS page A10 enjoy cheaper CDs after the Awaits Decision world's largest record compa The jury has begun deliber ny, Universal, announced plans ating in the civil trial of singer to cut the price of albums by up Marilyn Manson, who is • • to 30 percent. accused of committing battery. IXIIl Universal -- which has The controversial artists like U 2, Eminem and Sir American rock star is being , the Federal Energy Regulatory Elton John on its roster -- said sued in the US by a security By Gregg Wallace What the government is doing to make sure Contributing Writer Commission (FERC). But it hoped to "invigorate" the guard for allegedly gyrating another blackout will not happen Abraham suggested the White market after a three-year against him during a concert in As tile Bush administration House would rather wait three slump. 2000. Security guard David M. dispatched crews to investigate officials braced for the start of the cut power usage by half, fearing years before considering creation From October, the compa Diaz is seeking $75,000 for the largest blackout in North work week, warning that the increased energy demands today of regional energy organizations ny will put the "suggested" emotional distress and other power needed to keep office com could force more blackouts. Witll • • • American history, Energy to oversee delivery of power. price for most CDs at $13- 1nJunes. Secretary Spencer Abraham puters; air conditioners and ele the immediate crisis quelled, But Democratic lawmakers down from $17-19. Manson's lawyers say the warned Sunday tllat consumers vators humming might trigger political leaders ratcheted up the urged Bush to set aside controver Album sales in the US incident did not harm Diaz or will eventually pay up to $50 bil rolling blackouts. debate over who was to blame sial aspects of the bill such as a dropped 15 percent between anyone else. The alleged event lion in higher electric bills to mod Residents in Detroit and and what can be done to prevent proposal to allow· drilling in tile Cleveland still needed to boil 2000-2002 blamed on "pira took place during a gig at the ernize tile nation's ailing power similar outages. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. drinking water, but Michigan The Midwest Independent cy." The music industry says it Historic Orpheum Theatre in transmission system. There was widespread agreement Gov. Jennifer Granholm felt con Transmission System Operator, has lost out to free, unautho Minneapolis three years ago. Abraham declined to specu Sunday that North America needs fident enough to attend the which monitors electrical reliabil rized song sharing websites and (Source: BBC News) late on what triggered last week's more transmission lines and a National Governors' Association ity in tile region, said that while it the proliferation of CD-copy- cascading outages that left 50 mil more modern system for manag • meeting in Indianapolis. When . is clear that four power lines 1ng. lion people witllout power, but ing delivery of power. But elected General Motors reopens its "tripped off' the day the blackout other energy experts said it was officials disagree on whether tile Detroit plant today, the company began, "what is unknown is the increasingly apparent the failure federal government, states or COLUMN will keep unnecessary lights off began with power lines outside relationship among events in the some new regional authority and, despite the August heat, Midwest and what was occurring Cleveland. should have control. reduce air conditioning use. elsewhere in the Eastern With power fully restored, The House and Senate have Similar cutbacks were Interconnection at that time." many residents and businesses passed divergent energy bills that i.Inposed in Canada. After a week In Washington, several law continued tile return to normalcy, negotiators will attempt to resolve end witllout subway service, offi albeit uncertainly. In New York, makers renewed calls for the next montll. e 4tl• cials in Toronto told businesses to regional approach developed by 0 Vouchers Battle Leaves Blacks Exploited the low-income families still On Thursday an ad ran during school children. The initiative Yes, tile public schools are ener would not be able to afford private "Good Morning America" featur passed by 2 votes. The bill is failing black children. But taking schools. ing the image of a burning cross. expected to go to the floor for a away needed funding can only By Lauren Bayne Anderson Landrieu was accused of Virginia Walden-Ford, head of final vote today. make it worse. nothing new for conservatives. "sabotaging" black public school he D.C. chapter of the Black A similar bill is working its Instead of fighting for vouch The public schools are failing, They did it when tlley used Martin children by denying them Alliance for Educational Options, way through tile Senate and may ers, why not put tile added energy so let's take away available fund Lutller King Jr.'s "I have a dream" "choice," when in fact, she was likened opposition to vouchers to reach the Senate floor this week. into making the public school sys ing and offer it to private schools. speech to oppose affirmative right. The vouchers don't cover turning away from the Kennedy's Public schools were founded tem better? That makes about as much sense action. They are doing it now to the entire tuition cost and the low civil rights legacy. witll the idea tllat everyone in As Sen. Landrieu put it in a as creating an initiative to "leave advocate for private school vouch income families would be left with The connecting tlleme: once America is entitled to an educa recent Washington Post article, no child behind" tllen deserting it ers in the District. an unaffordable bill. again, tile black plight is being tion. By taking away funding from "Education reform ...will not be to flounder un-funded. This week tile District vouch An ad in tile New Orleans used to win a battle tllat won't public schools, we are challenging achieved by giving a few children But that's exactly what's hap- ers debate was tile target for near Times Picayune, displayed a dark benefit us in tile end. And conser democracy and the idea of a guar a choice... (but) by giving all chil pemng.• ly every right-winger looking for a skinned black child, digitally vative schemes tllat will largely anteed education. dren a chance." And in tile midst of tile school human angle. darkened (and complete with benefit rich whites are being dis Privatization often means An internationally published vouchers debate, are African Louisiana Senator, Mary unruly hair) alongside tl1e cap guised as civil rights initiatives. services are cut off. That's why journalist, Anderson is a senior Americans, who are being pimped Landrieu was attacked after she tion, Mary Landrieu doesn't Friday, the House of District residents fought the clos journalism major and the former harder than a 15th street prosti addressed tile mothers of D.C. want me to go to the same school Representatives approved a $10 ing of D.C. General Hospital. Editor-in-Chief of The Hilltop. tute. public school children telling where her children go! million a year plan to provide That's why they should fight She can be reached at thehill Twisting words around is them that even with tile vouchers, And tile ads didn't stop there. vouchers for some D.C. public vouchers. [email protected]. A4 The Hilltop September 9, 2003
I I > Sex Trade in Asia orse than Slavery Observation By Ria Marie Davis At the International Deck Hilltop Staff Writer Symposium on Trafficking, Gautuman said that, "In some The trafficking of women countries, police, who are sup and children as sexual slaves posed to stop these crimes, are across East Asia has become involved in crimes by offering West Africa Bayyarda hills the most impacting of the sex protection to criminals. Pimps near the city of trade industry. United Nations and middlemen get protection Discusses Tyre at 20:00 Children's Fund's (UNICEF) from the police." local time Ku! Gautuman, speaking at an "Officials need to be trained Currency Union (17:00 GMT). International Symposium on and made more accountable," West African leaders have Confirming an Trafficking of Children in he continued, "if one examines attack had been Tokyo stated, "The Asia-Pacific met in the Nigerian capital trafficking in its socio-econom carried out, region operates the largest sex ic context, it is clear that it is Abuja to discuss ways to speed up the introduction of a com Israeli sources slave trade in history and uses both a symptom and an out said a gun posi means that are even more cruel come of underlying, deep-seat mon currency for the region. The fifteen countries that make tion had been and devious than the original ed inequity, discrimination and destroyed after slave trade." poverty in our societies. That is up the Economic Community of West African states shells were fired With statistics obtained why it impacts most heavily on at its northern from the Centre for (Ecowas) would like to bring in children who are from the border earlier in International a joint currency by July 1, Crime ranks of the most vulnerable the day. There Prevention, Gautuman said, groups- members of ethnic 2005. This should be achieved "~th the help of a $100 million have been no "Twelve million Africans were minorities, refugees, orphans, reports of casual sold as slaves to the New World stabilization and cooperation abandoned children, and chil ties. It was the first over a period of three hundred dren from the poorest strata of fund and a similar amount set aside to create a new bank. Israeli air raid on years, between the 16th and the society." Lebanon since 19th centuries. Compare that The African leaders' com He pointed out that "fortu August 10, when with this figure: trafficking in mitment would need to be nately though, UNICEF now shells fired by children and women for com matched by sharply reduced has in hand the necessary glob Hezbollah killed a mercial sexual purposes in the levels of inflation, the introduc al standards and commitments 16-year-old Israeli Asia Pacific region alone has tion of tough controls of gov to combat this heinous crime, and wounded five victimized over 30 million peo ernment borrowing, and the including The Declaration and others after a long ple over the last three decades." maintenance of sufficient Plan of Action from the UN lull along the border. BBC News recently report General Assembly Special exchange reserves, said critics. ed that David Feingold, an Session on Children entitled 'A anthropologist who produced a World Fit for Children', The Norway Royal Peruvian film on the trafficking of PHOTO BY PATRICK ZACHMAN Yokohama Global Commitment women in East Asia, found that 'Prostitution in the Quartier de Patpong, Bangkok, Thailand, from the 2nd World Congress Jailed President "within Thailand itself, the 1991'. Copyright French National Library. against Commercial Sexual The brother of Norway's greatest factor influencing the Dismisses Pipeline Exploitation of Children and controversial crown princess trafficking and exploitation of The Recommended Principles has been jailed for sixty days Protests girls was their lack of citizen placement from fighting and smuggling was reported to be and Guidelines on Human for assault. Espen Hoiby, a 44- ship." economic degradation. Others the world's largest illegal busi The Peruvian President, Rights and Human Trafficking, year-old airline pilot, was "Women are being lured see their choice as staying at ness, surpassing the drugs Alejandro Toledo, has dis home and getting raped for free trade. which were part of the 2002 found guilty of attacking and not just from the remote high Report of the UN High missed protests by environ by the Burmese army, or going Keren Charles, a senior beating his former girlfriend at land regions," he said "but also Commissioner for Human mentalists and Hollywood stars to Thailand for sex work." insurance major said that, "It is a party two years ago. Hoiby from neighboring countries, Rights to the Economic and over a controversial gas "In China, some girls are sad that in these 'enlightened' denies deliberately hurting the like Burma, Laos and China. Social Council." pipeline project in the Amazon. literally kidnapped," Feingold times, human life is still being woman and plans to appeal Toledo insisted that the These people -- nearly 500,000 He said that, "Unless we said, "but there are others who against the verdict. Camisea project "respects the in all -- are unable to get educa devalued and slavery still tackle the root causes of traf see the streets of Thailand as exists." Correspondents say the news is environment, ancestral cul tional qualifications, own their ficking, we will never really one more in a series of blows to tures and our people" and said own land or travel outside their being paved with gold and go to Nicole John, a doctoral eliminate the problem. We Thailand with an economic organic chemistry student the image of the royal family, he would not let "extremists" districts to look for work. This need to create a protective envi which has traditionally been paralyze Peru's development. incentive." The trafficking of agrees, saying that, "What is ronment for children built on increases the girls' vulnerabili children and women has astonishing is that there is such renowned for its modesty and Addressing Peruvian ethnic ty, and many get into debt and the conviction that a world fit discretion. groups on Friday, he said he become a "multi-billion-dollar a great demand for these for all children is one in which are then forced into prostitu industry," and security experts women and children. Who Crown Princess Mette would soon sign a decree giving tion." they must have the best possi Marit, who married heir to the the go-ahead for construction say that it is growing rapidly could possibly be the clientele ble start in life and ample In Burma, the circum because "traffickers feel that for this market? For this to be throne Prince Haakon in of a maritime terminal, the AFP stances leading to sex labor are opportunities to develop their August 2001, has herself drawn news agency reported. there are fewer risks involved in an ongoing industry there must individual capacities in a safe different. Feingold said, "Many trading humans compared with be some kind of protection for criticism for her past as a party On Thursday, 14 celebrities are fleeing forced labor, dis- and supportive environment." drugs." In 2002 even, human people committing this crime." animal and single mother. made public a letter they sent Prince Haakon's older sis to U.S. President George W. ter Martha Louise also came Bush, urging him to withhold Dancing Beijing- Future of China under fire for her marriage last funds from the project. The dig year to writer Ari Behn. natories included actress Susan China Reveals 2008 Olympic Marketing Plans Sarandon, comedian Chevy Israel Bombs Chase and musicians Ruben By Sean Jaclonan attended by over 2,000 of red as a dominant color, very Blades and Sting. The letter Hilltop Staff Writer China's national and regional fitting since red is very special South Lebanon called for "immediate steps to government officials. Entitled to historic and present day ensure that our tax dollars not China has unveiled its mar "Dancing Beijing," the upper China. "Young, dynamic- bring Town contribute to the wholesale keting scheme for the 29th and main part of the logo is in ing together the historical and Air-launched missiles destruction of one of the plan Olympic Games in 2008, host the shape of a casual Chinese cultural heritage, as well as the et's most biodiverse and remote ed in Beijing. The games are seal with a red background. future of China" were the words slammed into the hills of south Lebanon on Wednesday as rainforests and to the demise of expected to cost a whopping White lines against the red that Jacques Rogge, President vulnerable indigenous popula- $1.6 billion and organizers aim backdrop create a character of International Olympic Israeli warplanes swooped on a t1ons.. " to recover most, if not all, of that resembles the Chinese Committee (IOC), used to suspected Hezbollah gun posi these expenses. symbol for "jing," the second describe the logo. To this end, tion. Lebanese security forces (Source: BBC News) said three missiles hit the At a gala ceremony, featur word in Beijing, meaning both Rogge and Liu Qi, presi PHOTO COURTESY NEWS.BBC.COM ing 600 officials, business lead "Capital." dent of the Beijing Olympics ers and prospective sponsors, The character also resem organizing committee, were The 2008 Olympic logo. officials disclosed that partner bles a running human figure presented with two golden keys the copyright rights of the pre ships and sponsorships will be with arms outstretched as if at the ceremony that unveiled liminary logo. Even now, just a up for sale by the end of the dancing and welcoming. It was the marketing plan. month after the unveiling of the year. These deals include four the winner of almost 2000 The IOC president has also official Beijing Olympics logo, year exclusive marketing rights. internationally proposed stated that they will be hoping officials have recently said that Chinese organizers are seeking entries. The second part of the to limit the number of sponsors they have already confiscated a to attract international spon logo features the words "Beijing to 12, opting for "quality, not number of garments in Beijing FVZZLE sors, domestic business part 2008" written in the traditional quantity" in sponsors and not that illegally featured the logo. ners to operate as suppliers, Chinese calligraphic style of wanting "the games to be over Despite the measures taken licensed manufacturers and Hanjian. The traditional style co1nmercialized." by the IOC to ensure the finan vendors of Olympic souvenirs. of writing combined with the Of course, the problem of cial success of the Games, Ryan Through the licensing program, English letters represents an piracy once again crops up. For Herry, a junior Mchanical companies will pay royalties to intercultural dialogue. China to recoup its financial Engineering major at Kettering the Olympic movement but Plans are already in place output, it must develop a plan University, said that, "Three to have the freedom to produce to give the symbol as much cov of attack on those who will try four years is a very long tin1e. and sell products with the offi erage as possible through bill to sell merchandise featuring Considering the hype of the cial Olympic logo. boards, newspapers and of the emblem illegally. Last year Olympics is only about a year, The logo was unveiled at a course, television. This will be they were forced to confiscate they will be hard pressed to ceremony in early August, the first Olympic emblem to use 130,000 items that infringed on recoup their finances."
Crossworld Puzzle Clues 6. Militant Palestinian ACROSS 8. Information Technology (2) Organization (6) 1. Botswana has highest infec 9. Valley Isle and second largest DOWN 10. City of Santa _ (3) tion rate (3) of Hawaiin chain (4) 1. Chinese Calligraphic Style (7) 11. Chi Minh ( 2) 2. Union of European countries 11. Jordan's Crown Prince (6) 3- Tibetan Spiritual Leader _ 12. Alone (4) (2) 13. Yoko _ (3) Lama (5) 15. Olympics Committee 3. Translators are out for this 14. Deadly nerve agent (5) 4. Popular search engine (6) acronym (3) animal (3) 17. Austrailia drilling in Africa 5- Hurricane that hit Bermuda 16. UK Irish territory (2) 7. India's biggest tourist spot for this (3) (6) (3, 5) 18. Haile Selassie's nation (8) See ANSWERS A10
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It's 12:00 on a Friday, on the Yard. She glides oh so slowly, carefully, past the Fine Arts building. She knows everyone is watching her cur vaceous body and long flow' ing hair. She's a diva in her own mind. With no time to talk or chat with anyone around her, she slips her freshly manicured hands into her purse to pick up her cell phone. Although she has exceed ed the 550 minutes Verizon allotted her, last week, and her calling cycle doesn't start over until next Friday, she doesn't care. She dials any way. Below is an example of her typical, before 9 p.m., conversations. Let's just call her Diva. "Hello," said Diva. "What up girl how ya doin?" said a deep male's New HU Technology Makes Validation·Process"' Smootlier- voice from the other end. ·. . - . . . "Just chillin." "So what you doin By J~syc:,t Westbr7~t/ijj:'. faster process, others feel it is Contr1but1ng ~ fl~~r ~f).t~:t~;;,'11f}F'~::\';_ ::i; too impetsonal. tonight?" ·c. '' .-: .'. :<- ,, . )··:}.~:,~.!:<:~'JYr.•.~f-,•.'t';il;m;~- "I don't know." .·., ' . ·.,' ·-,.~'-"" •·~-,.~,---•• .. ~O',:: '.!'Traditionally, some stu • ,· . ✓ C:- •. :_:',' :•;;;\?L~.'? , , :·; de;;ts feel the need to speak to There is silence for about Until now, long )l1nes , 1n "c...... •. . : ' ' • ' , ·.·, ·,.,. ••-~l.<\s,,,-,_-ti.;.1 the "A" building were an event f.,.,' S6Ille·one in person, so tl1at we 15 seconds. ,,~., •. , , .• -... ;cn,, -· "Uh ... did you hear about to be exp~~te~ ':Y}~~ Sl;e, ;c~;~;n f1'i ~il,l ~ee th_e emotion ~~d ang_st · ·· ·',· · ••• \'.si,!\if.lP,,,.~ .. ' ~I on ,,; · their faces, said that fight in the Punchout?" 0 SC h 00 l .' ., ,;•c:/_r· ., .. _,_,,:,,,-;;\j,i.'l!~>::i&.•lt}tJ.Wi Ilia ··,0/ sa ;, ,_:,• ,;,-,, •' f "No, what happened?" "It was nothing ·!2.;~ait in . ·· 'Hammond. "They think that "I don't really know. I line all day only to get]to,the ,. ,'(';,.; will be more likely to vali -. ~-" '' ·." 'ffl<, ,. ' ,- ·;,,, date them after hearing their just heard about it from my front and have someone sa , .,~- . . ,:;J story and their situation." . homeboy." 'We aren't seeing a11y9ne ,else .,-,-c,.. ,_~- ,,,;;: f' :.,;f The new online forms "Oh ... " today, come J?ack tom2,l'_row . b'ate{space for students to What are they talking morning,"' Keisha Durham, a ';,;,,plain . their · situations, how about? senior psychology major, said. they propose to satisfy their Absolutely nothing. Many students;'fJllke (}~tstandirig balances and This pointless conversa Durham, returned to campus receive tl1e same results. tion continues for about 30 expecting to "catn p Cl_!;!!\j( in ·~ .' ~·.,·, ., ·"' . . . ,-:·. '. --~- :Sk :'i.-. '.;:We ;\· don't need to see minutes. 30 minutes, which ,, __ •'>~c.•<,· _.... , ,; " ._" order to get validated,~~. sur many ; of · the students that just added $12 to her normal prisingly discovered 1:!'~l!lis come to"the office in person," ly, $68 monthly bill. This is could be achieved from a.ny 11111 111 \ ,,'s'aid":; Ham1nond. "After hear the type of money waste that con1puter. Making validations . -- llllllillllllllllllllllllllllllll. .· ,_ .• · .. • " - · .. ,j":'.~,.5f1i.\:,.;;\·i:,,1~~f.;",::
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The Hilltop A9 I Antiterrorism Classroom in Playas to Protect Pipeline
PLAYAS from A4 "Your guess is as good as mine. get used to it." Since then, it told CNN that, "We've got the Development Center at Playas university with a lengthy back I've heard probably ten differ was reported that the post door wide open. The opportu will offer lessons on protecting ground in military research, and citizens." ent stories so I really don't office had been demolished and nities are limitless." Trainers pipelines and transportation focused its energies on "anti No intent to displace the know what's going to happen. I most of the houses emptied of were said to be hopeful of "set systems, and preventing suicide· terrorism programs." residents of the area has been just hope it's the right thing." furniture. Grass was also said to ting up realistic scenarios using bombings. Research into ani Following the events of 9/11, revealed, but there was some Bollinger said that, "Things be growing over the streets. homes in Playas as well as fly mal and plant diseases and Tech's focus grew even uncertainty among members of have been in limbo since 1999, The sentiments of the helicopters and planes over the ways to prevent agro-terrorism stronger. "We are going to take were also likely to be in the a look at a lot of different the community as to what is in when the company began lay antiterrorist specialists were town." . ,, store. Bill Bollinger, head of the ing off workers from the much different. Dennis Hunter, The report said that m!X. things," said Hunter, "we are dwindling Playas maintenance smelter. We didn't know from associate director of training at "among other things, the After the Oklahoma City going to take a look at the department, relayed his reser one day to the next whether we Tech's Energetic Materials National Emergency Response bombing in 1995, New Mexico things that we can do here and vations to CNN. He said that, had a job. So I guess you l AlO The Hilltop September 9, 2003 • • • _, ,,, .. . b,, - '- s· ' P, I <, h" ·• q .. ~ I t Mtdtti\ £1111K I. d JI' !, -,• V J- . ? • D Q,. , • Q .. ,." 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The Qherry Blossom Retro Kendra Smith. set on a chocolate vinyl back There are three types of the bag itself!ls $999, because it is To have a Louis Vuitton ground have become the lat bags, which are commonly an authehtic component with handbag is a fashion state est must-have items for referred to as Murakami bags: every piece of clothing in the ment. For example, Nelly raps females. With prices ranging The Cherry Blossom Satin wardrobe. With a waiting list about having a Louis Vuitton from $100 wallets, to $1,000 series are brown handbags that stretches anywhere from logo on his Air force Ones, handbags, buyers will even with pink blossoms decorat 4 to 6 months~ it's safe to say therefore making a statement buy the bootleg versions to ing them. Characters are the Cherry bag has been the with his shoes. give them that "baller" look. brown jewel box-shaped accessory most in demand. 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On the What makes "Wooden it's beautiful bass line and his recognizable artists, such as title track, T.l. lets fans know Grade: A Leather" so strong is it's south crooning over the hook. R&B Grade: A Memphis veterans Eightball what his music is all about, ern diversity, and the way they brethren Anthony Hamilton and MJG and Bun B of the spitting lines like, "This some We want to believe that blend the south's two musical also makes a cameo on the Characterized by chest Houston-based group UGK, on trap muzik/ This ain't no artists are capable of making staples; crunk beats and soulful hook of "Push On," a song thumping beats, infectious the DJ Toomp-produced, brag album/ This ain't no game." more than one good album. So melodies. "Lac Dogs & Hogs," a about staying on the grind no rhythms, catchy hooks and gadocio track "Bezzle." T.I., On "Be Better Than Me," we go out and foolishly buy the testament to their fascination matter the circumstances. But molasses accents, dirty south however, limits the number of he testifies to his personal second album off the strength with big-body vehicles, has "Push On's" flawless produc hip-hop currently enjoys the outside artists, giving fans the experiences in the streets and of a good single, only to be let both pulse-pounding drum tion makes it a song that spotlight of the entire hip-hop encourages the next generation down by mediocrity and the syncopation and a catchy should be heard even when it's community. to take a different route in life glaring fact that things will not difficult to stay on the Atlanta rapper T.I., 22, than he did. "Shawty, them never be the same again. grind. knows this much is true, which streets ain't the place to be/ I'm But then a blue moon The flute line on "Work is why he brings all of those ele telling you, 'cause it's too late shows up in the sky, the in Progress" is as musical as ments to his sophomore effort for me/ Be better than me/ stars line up perfectly, and an old jazz standard, and is "Trap Muzik." With this Crackers love nothing better to pigs start flying all over the another platform for Nappy release, T.I. is poised to solidify see the young ni**as with a place. When these things Roots to disperse their old his place in hip-hop history felony sheet/ So be better than happen, it means an artist, soul wisdom on listeners. along side his southern prede me." or rather, a group of artists, Though their Spanish cessors. On the apologetic track "I have not only matched the tinged first single, "Ronn' Throughout "Trap Muzik," Still Luv You," T.I. does not strength of their debut, but the Globe," is a testament to T.I. chronicles the trials and neglect to expose his more vul also actually exceeded their all the places they've trav tribulations of his life through nerable side to his audience. rookie effort. eled to since breaking out of his unique version of southern He pleads for his longtime love Nappy Roots, the six their hometown in Middle funk, taking listeners on a jour to be patient with him despite proud-to-be-country boys America, it almost goes ney through his reality. T.I. any of his past indiscretions. from Kentucky, are one such without saying that the attempts to expose another "Forgave me once, forgave me group. "Wooden Leather," Nappy Roots have been side of society that has been twice, forgave me three times/ I the follow up to last year's around the block a few times plagued with drugs and other stayed lying, you stayed down "Watermelon, Chicken, and and have come back with societal ills for so long. On "Be in the meantime." Gritz" is not only better than marimba line. The Timbaland lessons learned. Whereas on Easy," he declares, "I'm 22 and T.I. enlists a variety of pro it's predecessor, but it's actual esque "Twang," produced by their first album, all they spit a vet in the game/ I'm super ducers for this project, includ ly the best album by a group the newcomer Briss, will get was lines about Kentucky, lis cool still a threat at the same ing Mississippian David whose numbers are more than any dance floor in the world teners will hear the album is time/ Rhyme 'bout the times I opportunity to judge him on his Banner, Kayne West, Sanchez, two, in years. jumping with it's bouncy sound filled with references to things invested in 'caine/ Pleasure own musical aptitude, which and producer extraordinaire Lyrically they're better, effects, and is screaming sec they've seen and learned dur and pain/ And every aspect of seems to be taken for granted J azze Pha on the hormone sonically they're better, as a ond single, with a remix featur ing their travels. the game." in today's industry. driven "Let's Get Away." unit they're better. In every ing Twista. "Wooden Leather" proves With the album's lead sin Other tracks that will defi Hopefully fans of tradition way, shape, and form the But still, Nappy Roots' best that the Nappy Roots are gle "24's" blazing airwaves nitely have hip-hop heads nod al east and west coast hip-hop Nappy Roots have matured moments are when they calm arguably the best group in hip across the country this sum ding for the months to come will also choose to get away to into hip-hop's version of an old themselves down and let listen hop today, and that pigs just mer, T.I. has put himself in a are "T.I. vs. T.I.P," on which he the south and trap themselves Motown group. The kind of ers both rap and sing a long might be able to fly. position to be the next south engages himself in a two-way in T.I.'s admirable effort. group that should never break with their songs. The Raphael ern rap star. The album battle with his conscience and • Marvelous Maceo: Jazz Musician Maceo Parker Flourishes on His New Release The "Yah Intro," sung a ful soprano harmonies, a jazzy By Jozen Cummings funky instrumentals that will mellow rhythm proves By Janelle Williams cappella, echoes the harmo rhythm and a high-pitched Life & Style Editor be having you snapping your Parker's jazz chops still Contributing Writer nious style of the singing group trumpet melody, celebrates fingers and tapping your feet demand as much respect as Sweet Honey in the Rock who, black love. With a mellow old to the beat. his funk chops. The other like YahZarah, use their voices school feel, the ballad exposes Grade: B The second half of 'Made' ballad, "Don't Say Grade: B+ as instruments. As she spells the classically trained singer's Goodnight," also has the out her name, "Y-a-h-Z-a-r-a musical versatility. "Tell me Many people have expe same effect. If one word had to be cho h/ Meaning queen mother is this is not a dream/ Love like rienced spending $18.99 for "Lady Luck," "Once You sen to describe up and coming the brightest star," a multi-lay this is so supreme," YahZarah an album, because the first Get Started," and "Those R&B diva YahZarah's debut ered background reinforces her croons as she describes a love single was at the top of the Girls (the Instrumental)," album, eclectic would rule over gospel-inspired ad-libs. affair so intense it is almost charts, just to find out that guides you toward the finale all other adjectives. "Blackstar" But her musical genius inconceivable. the rest of the album is of the album with the same is filled with innovative and does not stop here. The soul-stirring album whack. Well, with the latest intensity that lured you in. soulful tunes that concludes with the release from saxophonist Maceo succeeds in going capture elements of "Blackstar Remix." Maceo Parker, there's no rea out with a bang as he plays R&B, jazz, rock, neo In this bonus track, son to be concerned with this "Lady Luck (the Reprise)." soul, classical and the D.C. native pays mistake. The self-produced Rather than choosing the gospel genres. tribute to her home and arranged album is full of route of ending the CD with a YahZarah is the town using a Go-Go upbeat tunes to enjoy while soft song that fades away in first artist to emerge beat to back up her you are driving in the car, or the last few seconds, Maceo from pianists Marcus sultry vocals. "If you simply sitting around the decides to conclude with a Johnson's label ven sure then say you dorm relaxing. more charismatic energy ture, Three Keys sure/ Cause I could Beginning with the first The least satisfying part Music. love you/ Wanna track, "Come By and See," of Maceo's new LP is that it's The ingenuity of spoil you but don't Maceo swings into a soul already over. With only 11 her lyrics and the ver want to play myself train, as the James Brown tracks, it is easy to under satility of the instru out," sings the fiery influence is evident. Since stand why some fans will be mentation prove that soprano, speaking the song is very easy to fol longing for more. YahZarah, who previ directly to the heart low and sing along with (con Although the album is ously sang back up of black men from sidering the fact that the not long enough to fulfill the for Erykah Badu, is no ama With a saxophone and elec her soul. lyrics for this song are locat blows any categories away hunger for funk, it's still a teur. Her pitch and wide vocal tric guitar introducing the first During a time when follow ed in the liner notes), it is a with the song "Those Girls," collection to remember. range are reminiscent of some verse of "Nova," YahZarah ing trends to sell records domi superb choice to start the a rap song featuring Corey Overflowing with vocal and of music's most celebrated speaks to young girls about nates, YahZarah steps out on a album. Parker. Don't be under the instrumental variation, singers, including Jill Scott and coming of age. The track forces limb and brings a truly unique Following the ultimate impression that Parker won't "Made by Maceo," has a mas Chaka Kahn. listeners to recognize the and artistic album to the entrance, tracks two through take the risk of branching out terful smooth harmonic Reflecting her artistic cre bright-eyed artist's experi turntables. Her tight grooves, four will keep listeners mov for a new sound, because he sound. Most of the melodies ativity, YahZarah penned most ences. The background vocal head-bopping ballads, wide ing to the blended harmony does exactly that and he han in the faster songs seem to be of the songs with production ists sing "Slow down nova/ girl vocal range and diverse instru of drums, guitars, horns, sax dles the task with ease. quite similar (one of the sta contributions by Khalfani and you running too fast/ let your mentation all merge to form an ophones and of course voice. The old jazz standard ples of funk music) but they Sol Messiah. "Blackstar" versi foot off the gas," YahZarah eclectic masterpiece that will "Hats Off to Harry" grasps "Moonlight in Vermont," is a all have the ability to get lis fies the dynamics of young flaunts her jazz influence as she undoubtedly soothe the ears, your attention as Parker tells four-minute break from all teners on their feet. "Made black relationships and the scats until the song fades out. minds and souls of those who a story about "(his) brother, the other danceable tracks on by Maceo," is certainly an reality of being a black woman "Love is You," sung free appreciate what folks call "good (his) friend," while "Off the the album, and one of only arrangement of songs that . ,, in love. style and dominated by beauti- music. Hook" and "Quick Step" are two ballads. Its smooth, will last a lifetime. B2 The Hilltop " September 9, 2003 • • ' All Her Son Could Do a heart attack, make visits to as soon as I heard the news. All the hospital to give him every the years my mother took care ozen's thing from candy bars to of me when I was sick, and the areon money, and care for him as he one time she gets sick on me, I should have cared for me. can't be the son I want to be to At first, I was bitter about her. all of this because before this Tbe way things played out past August I saw no attempt disturbed me. I could be a son on his part to help me or make to a thoughtless father, but I me feel as though I mattered. couldn't be a son to a •mother Nevertheless, I decided to step who defined the very title. For myself up to the plate and be a the man who never remem better son than he was a father. bered a birthday, I could wheel When I took to this attitude, my him around in a wheelchair. anger fell to the wayside. For the mother who never for That was until last week got a birthday, I couldn't sim when I received a call from my ply be by her bedside or walk sister telling me our mother her to my car and take her was in the hospital. She had home from the hospital. suffered a kidney infection and Today, my mother's doing would be there for a couple of much better. She's back at · By Jozen Cummings days. Two-minutes later my work, grinding it out the way Life and Style Editor father called asking me when I single mothers do. But until was going to see him again, and today, I couldn't get over this I never met my biological I became sickened at the sound situation I had no control over. father, until I came to Howard of his voice. I had to find a way. three years ago. Now, as I Here I was, 3,000 miles My mother's 3,000 miles adjust to my final year of col away from the one woman who away, which makes it hard to legs', I have also had to adjust to has done everything for me, help her, but she did tell me she • caring for a father who never and I couldn't get over there to was looking forward to my next cared for his own son. Within help her. I didn't have the column. the last month, I've had to call money to fly back to California, So here it is: I hope you feel - an ambulance after he suffered and I wasn't able to reach her better mom. The Hilltop is looking for a new narne:, fJ~;:Ifh~ Life & Style Section. Drop off your ideas 'in The Hilltop office or e-mail to [email protected]. 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McDonald Southern's favor. sive back J aines Marshall recov did a great job backing up Jay. Sports Editor Howard quarterback ered the ball to run it 24 yards They run differently, at1d both of Marcos Moreno did down the field a11d into the Tiger them are just good." Moreno It's been said that old habits not complete one end zone. A successful PAT said, lauding his teammates die hard, and some of them just pass during the entire brought the score to 20-10 in after the gaine. seem in1possible to break. When quarter. Texas Southern's favor at half After another field goal a team hasn't won a season However, that's time. attempt from Marchesini, the opening gaine on the road in 15- not to say that "We thought we could run Bison scored their final touch make that 16 now- years, maybe Moreno didn't com the football on them; if not for down when senior defensive it's safe to say that they've fallen plete any passes at those 2 turnovers we could have back at1d All-Amerieat1 eat1di into a rut. all. At the beginning controlled the gaine." Petty said date Vontrae Long rat1 back a After putting up a fierce of the second quarter, after the game. fumble recovery for 80 yards. defensive fight, the Bison foot he launched a 39- Still feeling confident from "He was exhausted after he ball team folded to the Tigers of yard bomber to soph their last scoring drive, the rat1 for that touchdown," Petty Texas Southern University 20- omore tight end Sain Tigers came out at the beginning commented, chuckling. 27. However, the team didn't Buck. All that of the tbird quarter at1d inunedi The Bison might have been just make a three-hour pla11e trip remained for a touch ately took comma11ded of the able to recapture· control of the to Houston, Texas just to lose. down was three yards momentum of the gaine, with a gaine, yet growing frustrations at They learned some valuable les PHOTO COURTESY LAWRENCE JOHNSON, ALL-PRO PHOTO that Colemat1 easily 17-play, 73-yard drive for their Texas Southern's pass-rush sons that can only help them as covered to give the final touchdown, a six-yard run defense proved to be the nail that they prepare for next week's Vontrae Long was a standout on Bison their second in by Texas quarterback Carlos sealed the coffin on a Howard • • home stand-off against defense, recording 11 tackles and lead of the gaine, 10-7. Pierson. Wln . Hampton University. returning a fumble 80 yards for a TD. With two more The Bison's problems lied in Senior wide receiver caught "We did a much better job of field goals and a their inability to effectively pass a pass thrown over the middle rusl1-blocking that1 we did pass nine-play drive for a field goal by stingy defense, Texas Southern block, making it difficult to score from quarterback Ron Venters, blocking," Bison head coach Ray kicker Alessandro · Marchesini. regained the lead 10-13. when trat1Sfer Ron Venters was only to suffer a piercing hit from Petty said, highlighting one of The field goal from the 30-yard ·Hoping to repeat his first sent in to take the helm of the by a ruthless Tiger defender. In a the many discoveries Saturday line was the first of Marchesini's success with Bison tight end Sam Bison offense during the second fit of vexation, Miller threw his night's gaine unearthed. Howard career. Buck, Moreno threw another half. helmet off to give Howard it's After a seven p.m. kickoff, it Unfortunately for the Bison, pass to him, this one for five "We've been working on our seventh a11d last penalty of the seemed that the game would such successes did not charac yards, then rushed for 3 more. pass- rush and it worked for us gaine. favor the Bison. The Tigers terize the whole gaine. In the Yet a11y hopes of a successful tonight. You eat1 be successful if 'The defense played great, bega11 their second gaine of the first quarter alone, the Tigers scoring drive were dashed when you eat1 disturb the quarterback gave us good field position at1d season with a big fat "oops" were able to a11swer the Bison the Tiger defensive end Robert and disrupt the passing gaine; I good opportunities to score, but when quarterback Gerred score by recovering a fumble Watson was able to force was really proud of our defense; we beat ourselves," Moreno said Lunnon launched his first pass made by running back Kean Moreno to fumble to ball. tonight was a big night for when the gaine was over. of the contest, only to have it Colema11 for a 64-yard touch "He's old. He's supposed to them," Tiger defensive back The Bison will have to expertly intercepted by Bison down. To add to the Bison's do that; he gave at1 All-SWAC Robert Watson said. regroup and learn from cornerback Rontarius Robinson woes, an indecisive Marcos performance." Texas Southern Saturday's mistakes to keep the ,vho ran it ten yards before Tiger Moreno was sacked twice in a head coach Bill Thomas of Consequently, the job of same tbing from happening in fullback Anthony Ruben finally row by Tiger defensive end Watson's 2 sacks and forced quarterback consisted largely of their next meeting this weekend stopped him. Robert Watson. fumble, grinning all the while. ha11ding the ball off to running with the Hampton University Were it not for the Bison's Texas Southern wasn't backs J ainar Smith a11d Kean Pirates at Greene Stadium. ' The Bison were able to capi rum1ing gaine, the score might about to waste a perfectly good Colema11. talize on the turnover with a have been 0-7 in the Texas scoring opportunity, at1d defen- "They [ Colema11 a11d Smith] Howard's Golden Boys: here Are They Now? Howard O ByN. Janette Williams back. Recently, he contributed faced former Howard teammates Drexel 1 Double 01, Asst. Editorials and Perspectives to a Renegade victory over the Omar EVat1S, Oby Arah at1d Ted Editor Montreal Alouettes, the top-fat1k White, all of whom play for the ing teain in the CFL. Alouettes, in the August 29th !11 our 2002 graduation "He [Sejour] just looks so league upset. issue, The Hilltop highlighted the fluid out there. He's quick, fast, successes of three Bison football strong, a11d sharp as a tack. I think TracyWhite players who were hopefully at1tic the kid has every tool. He's going After ending his career as a ipating careers in the National to be a five-year veterat1 in his sec Howard Bison a11d signing a two Football League. Now a sunm1er ond year," Ottawa defensive year contract with the Seattle later at1d at the beginning of the backs coach Kavis Reed told Sealiawks to play as a linebacker, ';WOMEN'S 2003 NFL season, we've caught Cat1oe.ca, a leading news, sports, Tracy White thought he was set. .SOCCER: up with the rookies to report a11d entertainment website for Little did he know that it would ' ,vhere they are now. Quebec residents. not be easy to become acclimated The 43-38 victory over to life in the NFL. Training camp Serge Sejour Montreal boosted the Renegades was the first time that White It all seemed like a dreain from a next-to-last rat1king to would see what he was up against come true. After completing his number two in the league. "It was very hard mentally," four-year run in college football, The Ottawa Sun reported he recalled, "You had to come Serge Sejour was looking at the tbat Sejour is "savvy and sizable cl1at1ce of a lifetime: to play with enough to be a CFL linebacker - the Washington Redskins. The or more likely at1 NFL back next former Bison cornerback enthusi season." astically attended mini-camp for Sejour is grateful for the com the Redskins at1d everyone was pliments but still feels that his sure that his spot on the NFL career goals have yet to be ful teain was a done deal. Weeks filled. Hell be joining other NFL later in training camp, to every prospects in training camp in one's surprise, Sejour was Orla11do tbis December to pre Wagner released. pare for · the NFL tryouts in 'The Redskins were dealing Cornerback, Serge Sejour is eager to show the Washington Jat1uary through March. with a lot of vetera11s sigriing," Redskins that they made a mistake when they cut him. Sejour has no preferences Linebacker Tracy White Sejour explained, "I feel like I was when it comes to teams he wa11ts experienced the first game That desire a11d drive to play ping stone. His sole purpose is to ·, Howard a casualty to that." to play for, aside from one stipula of his professional career brought the Wheaton, Ma,ylat1d gain a bit of professional experi Sejour spent the summer tion, "[!Wat1ttoplayfor] a11ybody in the Seahawks' win over Lehigti native to the Cat1adia11 Football ence so that he eat1 come back to after graduation waiting for other who plays the Redskins; I wa11t the Saints this Sunday. League (CFL). Although he had the states a11d try his ha11d at the NFL teams to n1ake him a11 offer. them to see what they missed," wifu a solid mindset to make it his heart set on a career with the NFL. He wa11ts the chat1ce to Both the Baltimore Ravens at1d the dominating cornerback through." 'Skins, Sejour settled for the prove to the spectators tbat he Minnesota Vikings expressed remarked. Though his 6:3oain-9:oopm Ottawa Renegades. had and still has what it takes to interest, but as time progressed it If nothing else is evident, it's days in training camp weren't "I came up to Cat1ada with be a lasting a11d effective NFL became apparent that both teams safe to say that Sejour's setbacks always easy, White admitted that something to prove," Sejour player. were giving him the run-around. certainly haven't dampened his he learned a11 incredible ainount remarked adama11tly, "I'm grate Make no mistake, Sejour isn't "I was getting anxious at1d self-confidence. about being a professional line- ful for the opportlmity, but I'm didn't wat1t to lose all that I had doing to shabbily in the CFL. He Howard's "Haitia11 worked for; I needed to play." definitely not here to stay." joined the Renegades late in their Sensation" isn't the only Bison See NOW page 87 Morgan State 3 Sejour said. Sejour sees the CFL as a step- season as a second string corner- making waves in the CFL; Sejour Hampton 1 COLUMN By Lesly Michael Flanagan the NFL in court over their cur Court that he had the right to was extraordina,y when last sea Asst Sports Editor rent labor laws. Clarett, who is leave college early as at1 under son, the sometimes brash a11d Rebel: The currently suspended from playing classmen to play in the NBA. arrogat1t Ohio State running back Coppin State O Maurice Clarett You couldn't find a daytime football for Ohio State, might be "All he has to do is file," says rushed for more tha111,200 yards UMBC 3 soap opera with as much dratna as considering going to the NFL ifhe Haywood of the situation, adding a11d 18 touchdowns as a fresh Story tbis story. The Maurice Clarett is not allowed to play tbis season. tbat under the Sherma11 Antitrust man, breaking the standing saga, better known as The Young The NFL rule does not pennit Act, you Cat1not conspire to stop a school records. a11d The Restless, is stirring up a players to be eligible for its draft person from making a living. And Furthermore, he helped Ohio until they have been out of high while the court battle could take a South Carolina State plethora of controversy in the State win last year's National sports world Word on the street is school for at least three years. long time, =Y a11titrust schol Chainpionship over the heavily ifhe Citadel tbat the series finale will feature a Because Clarett is only a sopho ars feel that Clarett could win ifhe favored Miatni Hurrieat1es. courtroom scene, a11 unprecedent more, he could not be selected sues the NFL. He's charming, intelligent, ed move, featuring a showdown until the 2005 draft. For those who haven't been good looking, a11d rebellious. He's between Clarett a11d the NFL. Thirty-three years ago, getting their daily dose of Sports also controversial, repeatedly Naturally, I ain with Maurice Spencer Haywood revolutionized Center, this is the Clarett situa speaking out on topics most stu- tion: Maurice Clarett is good. He Clarett if he decides to challenge sports by convincing the Supreme See REBEL page 87 B4 The Hilltop September 9, 2003 • Student Athlete Graduation Numbers Bison Athlete of the Up, Higher Than General Students' eek: By Stacey Gates African American students in but for the most part, the Contributing Writer the Philadelphia area, the coaches choose students that plaintiffs alleged that NCAA's can handle the rigors of Remember when you Division I initial student ath excelling academically and Keon Coleman thought it was safe to assume lete eligibility requirements athletically. that most student athletes disqualified too many incom- "In most of our sports, were dumb jocks? It's not safe anymore. In fact, it's down right wrong. A recent study by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), found that currently, the percentage of American student athletes obtaining degrees ( 62 percent) is higher than the percentage of the overall student body (59 percent). The rate climbed two percentage points in the last year. While the climb in num bers is a laudable achieve ment, an increase in gradua tion rates for African American males is cause for cheer among administrators and students alike at HBCU's across the country. The number of graduating ''In most of our sports, students gradu black male athletes has ate withinfour years. In afew of the more increased from 43 percent to 48 percent in the past years. demanding sports such as football and Overall, the graduation rate basketball, students may require five for African-Americans is 52 percent, up four percentage years.'' points since 2001. -Howard Athletic Director Sandra In a recent release, NCAA President Myles Brand said, Norrell-Thomas "This is great news, but not PHOTO BY LAWRENCE JOHNSON, ALL·PRO PHOTO unexpected." Sport: Football Brand said the report Position: Running back shows that "student athletes ing black freshman. students graduate within four Year: Sophomore will rise to the occasion and A disproportionate num years. In a few of the more meet the challenges for aca ber of black students were demanding sports such as Coleman played an instrumental role in Howard's running game in Saturday's contest against demic success." being deemed ineligible football and basketball, stu Texas Southern University. He Jed the team with 157 yards rushing and one touchdown, averaging Based on the six-year because of low SAT scores. dents may require five years, almost nine yards per carry. Coleman was also named as the MEA C Offensive Player of the graduation period established The plaintiffs main as they take less credits during Week. by the U.S. Department of tained that Proposition 16 was the season," she said. Education, 58 percent of racially discriminatory At other HBCU's, the Howard students graduated because minorities failed to graduation rates of student overall, compared to 62 per meet eligibility requirements athletes vary. Fifty-two per · Congratulations To: cent of Howard student ath more often than whites. cent of Alcorn State and letes. A three judge panel for Hampton athletes entering in So what is the reason for the U.S. Court of Appeals for 1996 graduated in six years. the discrepancy in the num the Third Circuit in At Norfolk State, 38 per Richard Dorceus, MEAC Offensive Lineman of bers? Philadelphia ruled 2-1 that the cent of athletes graduated Howard's athletic depart NCAA cannot be sued under within the six years, and only the Week ment has instituted special civil rights laws because it is 23 percent graduated at North programs to ensure academic not a direct recipient of federal Carolina A&T. success for all student athletes. funds-although some NCAA Norrell-Thomas says at "We are offering better member schools receive feder Howard, an athlete's "first Dexter Williams, MEAC Football Rookie of the advising and a required study al funds. responsibility is to be a stu hall for all freshman athletes," Norrell-Thomas says dent, and we want to make Week Howard Athletic Director occasionally one or two athlet sure all of them graduate." Sandra Norrell-Thomas ic recruits are found ineligible, explained. "We've hired an additional academic advisor, we're renovating study hall Depo-Provera® areas, and furnishing laptops B>irth col"\-tr-ol 'JOU -thil"\k aB>ou-t jus-t >< a '}ear. for students to use and check Contraceptive In· ection + out during overnight trips." medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable suspension The Department of • if you have had cancer of the breast 6 Other Risks OEPO~PROVERA Contraceptive ln1ection • if you have had a stroke Women wh USe hormone"based contraceptives may have an increased nsk of blood dots or Education has been tracking (medroxyprogesterone acetate 1n1ectable suspension. USP) • if you have or ilave had blood clots (phlebitis) in your legs stroke. Also, f a contraceptive method fails. there is a possibility that tile fe rtil ized egg wi ll begin • rf you have problems with your liver or liver disease to develop outs,de of the uterus (ectopic pregnancy). While these events are rare, you silould student and student-athlete This product is intended to prevent pregnancy. lt does not protect against HIV • d' you are allergk to DEPO"PROVERA (medroxyprogesterone acetate or any · its ther tell your health-care pro111der if you have any or the problems listed in the next section. infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases. ingredients). What symptoms may signal problems while using OEPO-PROVERA graduation rates since the What other things should I consider before using DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive Injection? What is OEPO·PROVERA Contraceptive Injection? Contraceptive Injection? Call your health-care provider immediately if any of these problems occur following an in1 ection 198o's, and reports the num DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive lnjedlon 1s a form of birth control that is given as an You will have a p~cal exam1natioo before your doctor prescnbes OEPQ.PROVERA. ti. is of DE PO-PROV ERA: intramuscular injection (a shot) m the buttock or upper arrn once every 3 months (13 weeks). To important to tell your ilealth-care provider 1f you haYe any of the following: • sharp chest pain, coughing up of blood, or sudden silortness ofbreatli (indicating a possible clot ber of graduating student ath Continue your contraceptive protection. you must return for )l(XJr next in1ectioo promptly at the • a family history of breast cancer ,n the lung) end of 3 . months ( 13 weeks). DEPO-PROVERA contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, a • an abnormal mammogram {breast x-ray). fibr0C)'slic breast disease. breast nodules or lumps, or • sudden severe ileadache or vomiting. dizziness or fainti ng. problems with your eyesight or letes is the highest it has been chemical ~m1lar to (but not the same as) the natural hormone progesterone. which 1s produced bleeding from your 111pples speech, weakness, or numbness 1h an ann or leg (ind1cat1ng a possible stroke) by your ovaries during the second haff of your menstrual cycle. DEPO-PROVERA. acts by • kidney disease • severe pain or swelling in the calf (indicating a possible dot in the leg) since 1984. preventing your egg cells from ripeninj. If an egg is not released from the ovaries dunr1g }"OUr • irregular or scanty menstrual periods • unusuaUy heavy vaginal bleeding - menstrual cycle. rt cannot become ferti rzed by sperm and rewlt m pregnancy. DEPO-PROVERA • high blood pressure • severe pajn or tenderness in the lower abdominal area NCAA officials attribute also causes chan~ in the lining of your uterus that make it less likely for pregnancy to occur • m1gra1ne headaches • persistent pain. pus. or bleeding at the injection site How effective 1s DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive Injection? • asth= What are the possible side effects of DEPO-PAOVERA Contraceptive Injection? the increase to Proposition 16. The effk:acy of DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive lniect1on depends on following the • epilepsy (convulsions or seizures) /. Weigh1 Goin recommended dosage schedule exactly (see "How often do I get my shot of DEPO-PROVERA • diabetes or a family ilistory of diabetes You may experience a weil!ht gain wllile you are using DEPO-PROVERA About two thirds of Contraceptive ln1ection1"). To make sure you are. not pregnant wllen you first get • a history of depression the women wllo used DEPO-PROVERA ,n clinical trials reP?rted a weight gain of about S pounds The 2002 class is the first class DEPO-PROVERA Contraceptive ln1ect,on. your first Injection must be give n ONLY during • 1f you are taking any prescnption or over-the, September 9, 2003 The Hilltop BS ' PAR OF HO\\lAR • . - BLACKBlJRN l.J l\'ERSIT)' CENTER ' REA I) IN(~, 1~ (_~l l_.J N C~i E tl1 - - - BLAC .T .. · tJ · u, IvTERSIT'r, CENTER- HILL TC)I) l~<~:)l_JNGE • ~t\L. L l-:<) !\1 E. D 1,-\ NS~ fJ, t\ ~ (~ F: RS. I)(~) E:T S ~ SIN (1-E RS f\i1l IS l c:, I,t.\ NS are \\relco111e ttl at1ditj(l 1 t<1 C(11npete in a T ALENr-1, SHO\\'CASE 1clr a grru1d cc1sh prize. ·----- I I ma- '"' ' a ta m ,cu § ' . B6 The Hilltop September 9, 200J ' ' ILLTOP The Student Voice of Howard University Since 1924 JOSEF SAWYER, Editor-in-Chief COREY CUNNINGHAM, AISHA CHANEY, Managing Editor Managing Editor ' • CASSAUNDRA CUMBESS, Editorial & Perspectives Editor \ ' \\ • I I •' If you have walked around adults, these inspections dorm inspections (like last campus in the last few days, should have been conducted at weeks' inspections) should be you have more than likely a more reasonable hour. 3am is performed at a decent hour. heard the buzz about the "dorm a ridiculous hour to invade stu Because the 3am inspec raids" that took place in dents' rooms searching for tions took place in three differ Meridian, the Bethune Annex, unauthorized persons or items. ent dormitories, we are led to and Cooke Hall last believe that Residence week. Many students Life was not looking are left upset and feel Our View: for something specific. ing violated by the On the contrary, these unexpected intrusion The dorm inspections that were standard inspec of Resident and gradu tions that could have ate Assistants into took place last week should easily taken place at an their rooms. earlier that evening. While talks of have taken place at a more In the interest of protests and rallies are security, our conven- rnasonable hour. . ' ' going underway, we ' L 1ence 1s not a pnonty.. believe it is of utmost A 3.am inspection is importance to first be welcome if authorities informed of the facts have reason to believe before carrying out that there is a threat to such actions. the safety of the resi- On move-in day, residents The only justifiable reason dents at that particular time. In did sign a housing agreement for a 3am inspection would be if this case, we also have the right that authorized random room there is an urgent need to to know who or what they are • • inspections. While this policy search the premises for sus looking for. gives Residence Life the power pected unauthorized persons or When there is no immedi _ar T Ie to inspect rooms for mainte weapons. If there is any suspi ate security threat, there is no nance and security purposes, cion of a security threat, then justifiable reason to intrude When it comes to the law, say that Ellis should remain undoubtedly a car thief and this is supposed to be done by all means, inspections upon our privacy, ·not to men there are many different inter free because he was only exer should have been put in jail, he within reason. should take place, regardless of tion our sleep, at such an hour. pretations of what constitutes cising his right to protect his did not deserve to die. Ellis Out of respect for us as the hour. However, routine murder. The controversy thick property. We believe, however, still has his SlN, but the trou- ens when a murder is bled youth has no committed by some- tomorrow. one who is defending Our View: We believe that while his own property. Glenn Ellis should face citizens do have the DC resident Glenn right to protect our Ellis recently shot some type of punishment for personal property, it and killed a 16 year is not something The Nation's Largest Black Collegiate Newspaper old boy whom was killing the 16 year old who worth dying over. breaking into his car, Ellis acted without Josef Sawyer and critically wound considering the per Editor-In-Chief ed another perpetra was trying to steal his car. manence of his tor. Ellis awakened actions - the fatal Corey Cunningham Aisha Chaney from his sleep by a gunshot wound that Managing Editor Managing Editor pager system that alerted him that there are other steps that left a sixteen year-old boy to the fact that his car was he could have taken. In the dead. being broken into. The ques time that Ellis woke up, got his Yes, we have the right to bear Maryann James tion of whether or not he gun, and went outside, he arms, but those arms should Ruth Tisdale Copy Chief Stephanie Crouch Campus Editor Campus Editor should be punished for this could have called the police. only be used in defending • crime is a difficult one to Another option would have one's life. Killing someone who Asha French Danielle Scruggs Asst. Copy Chief Jozen Cummings answer. One's perspective been to fire warning shots. is breaking into your car is an Asst. Campus Editor Life & Style Editor would depend on what is more The real question at hand is act that should be punished. Jessica Obabatunde valuable to the person: human whether or not a car is worth Ellis should pay for his actions Soraya McDonald Jennifer Williams Sports Editor Tiffany Norwood Asst. Life & Style Editor life or material possessions. someone's life. While the indi because the bottom line is, he Melanie Holmes Many people would venture to vidual who was killed was took someone's life. Les Flanagan Copy Editors Bernard "Poet" Murray Asst. Sports Editor Sports Editor Miyanda Jackson Ashley Kelly Business Manager Leesa Davis A inor Sentenced to Life Business Editor MindBody&Soul Editor Miriam Ahmed Chervickia Thomas Erica Williams Life. The word usually Just how young is too young to should have received some type Nation & World Editor Asst. Business Manager Asst. Mind Body&Soul implies some sort of freedom to sentence a person to life with- of psychological treatment. The exist in animate activity. Well out the possibility of parole? crime committed was not an Sean Parker Arren Cyncere Dodson Shani Hilton for Lionel Tate, the word life Many people say that intentional, premeditated mur Asst. Nation & World Editor Advertising Manager Nation & World Editor holds a sort of ironic ------der, but a terrible Arion Jamerson Jermaine Roseman Cassaundra Cumbess meaning. For Tate, life Our View: instance of a child Paginator Editorial & Perspectives means existing the rest imitating what he saw Advertising Solicitor Editor of his eternity in a max- on television. CoryThomas imum security. P r o s e c u t o r s fllustrators Shontae Harrell Nakisha Williams Office Manager Assistant In 1999, Tate was A life sentence in not anpro- argue that because Maya Gilliam Editorials&Perspectives only 12 years old when r . Tate turned down a Photo Editor Editor convictedoffirst-degree priatefior a minor. plea baron of a less April Brown murder in the death of a harsh sentence he Jodi Hurt Administrative Assistant Akeya Dickson 4 year old Tiffany deserves his life sen- Online Editor Senior Editor Eunick. Tate's attorney tence. Lauren Bayne Anderson argued that the death But what 12 year- Editor-In-Chief Emeritus was an "accident," stat- old understands the ing that the boy was implications of legal only imitating wrestling moves. because little Tiffany Eunick jargon? Tate obviously took the Now in its 8oth year, The Hilltop is published every Tuesday and ~by Howard University•tnden"'• A jury begged to differ and Tate died, brutally suffering skull advice of a lawyer who miscal Wrth a readership ofmore than 10,000, The Hilltop is the largest Black collegiate newspaper In the nalion. was sentenced as an adult to life and rib injuries, the in.cident culated the probability of a life The opinions expressed on the Editorial Page are the views ofThe Hilltop Editorial Board and do not nec essarilyreftertthe opinionsofHoward University, its administration, individua!Boardmemmsorthe otJJdmt without the possibility of was not a case of horseplay; it sentence. He should not have body. parole. was a cold-blooded murderous to spend the rest of his life rot The opinions expressed on the Perspectives Page are those ofthe authors and do not necessarily represent Tate, now 16, is seeking act. ting in jail for that. the views of the Hilltop Editorial Board,Howard University, its adroi:t,i,,baliun or thesbldent body. clemency from an appeals court While there is no question To sentence someone to life n,., HiDtnp encourages it,, readers to share their opinions with the newspaper through lettas to '1he E.ditoror l'erspectiws.All letters should Include a complete ~ddress and telephone nwnber and should be www,t in hopes that his sentence this little girl died as a result of implies that they are an ever electmoiadly on our\\>fliile at www.thehilltoponllne.com. would be softened. And now Tate's actions, his sentence was present danger to society; we 1be Hilltop is located.at, 2251ShennanAve.NW, Washington, DC20001andc:ar cl "'be readied vL, 01mU four years later the question definitely not appropriate for seriously doubt that the then [email protected],byphoneat(202)8o6-6866andbyfuxat(2o2)8o6-4758. that has prevailed since the time someone his age. Instead of 12-year-old, now 16-year-old '1he Hilltop reserves tbt right lo edit letters fur spare and grammatieal error.sand any inapp,"P'iale, libeious or defamatory ....,ntent. All letters mu.st be submitted. a week prior to publication. of the sentencing, remains: being sentenced to life, Tate Tate poses that kind of threat. BS The Hilltop September 9, 2003 • ' oward's here ow? NOW from 84 on special teams, but he is also wonderful. He attributes his vast n't completely hit him. Ogden's ability as a professional "Being Jonathan Ogden's lit practicing with the defensive impro,•ement on coverage, gap "Once I get on the field and athlete, and whether or not he tle brother, everyone automati backer. His coaches tested his team as well. Seattle has a 4/3 responsibility, reaction time, see clips on 1V then it will be like should have been drafted at all. cally expects you to go out there versatility, by playing him as both defense that bears much similari reading keys, and reading the 'Yeah I'm a part of this'," he But the Jaguars have and be this finished product or to a weak and strong outside line ty Howard's, making it easier for offense all to Rhodes affirmed. adamantly maintained that be as good as he is. It's very diffi backer. White to learn. "Ray Rhodes is like a guru; he Ogden is anything but a profes cult," Ogden said. At six feet, 230 pounds, According to White, the most knows everything," White said, Marques Ogden sional-grade lineman, describing The Jaguars realize that White is one of the smallest line difficult part of his career thus far lauding his mentor. Son of Sherrill "Tiny" Odgen, him as a "developmental player Ogden has some learning to do, back,ers on the team, which has been learning the "little The two-time MEAC who was an offensive lineman at with tremendous potential" on but they are willing to invest in his m¥ he has to work twice as things" and having to know what Defensive Player of the Year Howard, and brother of Jaguars.com. development. hard. all of the players are doing. hopes to get his shot at defense Baltimore Ravens All-Pro offen "I fully realize I have a long "We wouldn't have drafted "They never verbalized this, But the Seahawks' new later on this season, but for now, sive lineman Jonathan Ogden, it way to go," the 22-year-old him if we didn't think he had a but I knew if I didn't catch on defensive coordinator Ray he is enjoying traveling and seemed only natural that Ogden told the Savannah chance to play for us, but he quickly and show them that I Rhodes has been there to show observing the team. And though Marques Ogden would pursue a Morning News at training camp. needs to get stronger," Jaguars could be a contributing factor, I'd White all that he needs to know. making it to the NFL has been a career playing pro football. "It's such a big change. You've got offensive line coach Paul be cut," White said. For White, working with heady experience for White, the Odgen will continue the foot guys out here as big as you are, as Boudreau told the Morning Currently, "Howard's Rhodes has been nothing short of accomplishment is one that has- ball lineage of his family with the fast as you are and as strong as News. "The good thing is, Favorite Linebacker" is starting Jacksonville Jaguars, where he is you are, and they've also been because of his background with competing for the reserve role at playing the game longer than you his brother, you can tell he's had offensive tackle. However, have. It's quite a learning experi that extra attention. In that Ogden's advantage is his ability to ence. It's been overwhelming at respect, he's way ahead of even play all three offensive line posi tiin. es. " some of the guys coming out of GET GOOD SERVICE FROM tions, which gives him the oppor Perhaps Ogden's biggest bigger schools." YOUR GOOD NEI(;HBOR. tunity to play at center or guard. mountain to climb is having to \\" E l_ I\i E \\i 1-I I~ R l~ r· (.) l.'. l.. I\• E . At the end of the school year, step out of the shadow of his older there was much debate over brotherJonathan. · REBEL from 84 It was found that he mislead Naturally, I agree with investigators and had violated Brown simply because whether Don't trust just anyone to dent-athletes shy away from. tnsurc: your car, see 1ne. NCAA Bylaw 10 which governs black or white, if you have fol • Young, blackandrebellious? Isit ethical behavior for student-ath lowed this story, you see the any surprise they don't want letes. Subsequently, Ohio State inconsistencies. Maurice to play this year? Max James, LUTCF Athletic Director Andy Geiger Some might say that Clarett Oh, but it gets deeper. suspended him from the team, dug his own grave and that if he 2301 Georgia Aveu1.le N\V Ste R Last .July, the NCAA and W,lshington, DC only to reinstate him so he could hadn't been showing his butt this 202-319-0005 Ohio State began an investigation practice with the team, and then would not be an issue. Others into Clarett's claim that more suspended him again because he might say that if he wins his suit than $10,000 in clothing, CDs, was becoming too much of a dis against the NFL, we will begin to cash and stereo equipment was traction to his teanimates. see a carbon copy of the NBA, stolen in April from a Chevrolet Recently, Geiger made state where many young players are Monte Carlo that he borrowed ments that sounded like he might unprepared to compete athleti from a local dealership. bar the running back for his cally as well as mentally. In addition, Ohio State is SfATl PAIM entire sophomore season, a pun I say Maurice Clarett's situa looking into a teaching assistant's ishment that is completely ludi tion is unique. If he goes pro, llKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR A STATE FAID,f IS THERE.'" charges that athletes-including crous. Hall of Fame running back then more power to him. He will Clarett-re~ived improper help and political activist Jim Brown, be a superb pro player. I just in class. • who has been consulting with the hope the no one tries to pull a sh1tri<:i'. Hfl .( iWil ~ After the allegations sur- Stmlr f{ln,n Mut,:r,:,tl Aut,,11111.l,]k 111111,w;,::t Cllnipm1y (r,.\:,f i•i NJ) Clarett family during the entire LeBron James and forgo college. U11111t Olficr: IUt\;t.!ltingti•~.1m1wi~ faced, Clarett was held in limbo suspension process, called Clarett was Superman his fresh while the university investigated Geiger's actions " acting like a man year. Remember, this story the situation. slave-master." could be fictional. - - WASHINGTON, DC AREA UNIVERSITIES Smith Center at The George Washington University Graduate Schools Day 22nd and G Streets, NW Monday * Sept mb r 22, 2003 - 3-7:30 p.m. 3 b I ocks from Foggy Bottom/GWU Metro Law Schools Day - Tuesday* September 23, 2003 FREE :30 p.m. - More than 300 university admissions representatives - Sign interpretation available www.gradfair.gwu.edu ' September 9,2003 The Hilltop B7 - Howard's . ( I !-/Ave, l.-(,V1,,JV1TED =,,c.,/C·-- KnowWhat ., ~ ~e Gestapo '(oe-{ /-fi2JzE -,o Do "'xo_._,/€cn-/t..JG 1 r?,oJ-,~ You're Fighting Housing Policy For By Akindele "Anika" By Danielle Scruggs Akerejah Howard students have a Last week on Thursday rich history of protesting and morning, unannounced room ------standing up for fueir rights. inspections were performed in From tlie lynching protests of Meridian Hill, the Annex, and the 1920s to last April's Black Cooke Hall, at the most dis Tuesdayprotest to defend affir tasteful and inconvenient hour mative action, Howard stu of 3a.m. All residents attempt dents have fought against ing to attain a healthy amount theage-old stigma of youth of uninterrupted sleep before being apathetic. early morning classes awoke to On Thursday at the loud, arrogant knocking. Upon Administration building, sev opening their doors, they eral Howard students are plan received an equally arrogant ning to protest fue recent dorm R.A, who intrusively inspected sweeps tliat were performed at their room with no adequate Drew Hall, Meridian Hill Hall, form of explanation as to why. Cooke Hall, and the Quad. I, a tenant of Meridian Many of the sweeps occurred woke up to just the exact same in fue middle of fue night, previously stated situation some at 3AM or 4AM. While around 3:30 a.m., only 3 hours several students grumbled before I have to get up for my about tlie late hours and how 8:10 a.m. class. Upon fuey were inconvenienced, fue University officials entering my fact remains tliat tliree unau room, closets and things were By Lucia Hassell tliat ... 6ut now ... 1'm just con fuorized people were found. opened and peered through fused. .. more tlian ever, 1 am. Even though there is a like it was an appropriate You want me, you sayin' 'How can you Love clause in the housing contract occurrence. Like many resi tliat you want me... 6ut 1'm nie ... want me ... care a6ou.t tliat states fue University has dents this seriously disturbed confused. CO'N'F'USX'D. You me ... and not be with me. You tlie right to inspect people's me. want me? say you don't want to !iurt rooms at any time witli reason I personally hold to the '}[ow can u want me and me ... and in turn 1 don't want able notice, I still understand notion that nothing short of a not 6e witli me ... to 6e witli me, to 6e liurt... and 1 3uess that's students' anger and frustration clear and present danger to the to ... 6e ... witli me, wou(d make why you can't 6e with me ... 1 at being disturbed and I safety of the residents should me liapyy ... You said a(( u 3uess that's why you Won't 6e understand fue cries of unrea warrant such an arbitrary use wanted· was for me to 6e witli me ... 1 3uess tfiat's wliy sonable search and seizure. of University power through liap_py ... but a(( 1 am is con- you're 'Not witli me. But a rally in front of tlie performance of an un-notified fused... Confused aGout You're not with Administration building protesting fuese dorm sweeps? search during such an indecent you ... no about me ... no a6out me ... me ... (;(' o(d me from the Please. hour of the morning. you sayin' you want country, as u wou(d say, 'cus I commend people's ini Most students who experi me ... no ... a6out you and 1'm from tlie su6ur6s from tiative and willingness to take enced this had one of two reac me ... and wliy u want me, yet wliere u stay ... Stay_ ... tlirough action but I am afraid my fel tions. Tuey either were severely WX sti(( can't 6e. a(( my conjusion ... tliat's wli'at low Bison are not looking at outraged by this violation of 1'm more confused tlian 1 do ... S'T?IY! fue bigger picture. Tiris rally privacy, or they were extremely shouldn't be about dorm . , passive to its occurrence, often sweeps that, while fuey border citing that the housing agree on Gestapo-like tactics, the ment signed permits such. I University technically has don't see how any student could possibly hold an opinion A Message from Father Joe ... every right to perform. What of indifference, and pacify should be the issue at hand is themselves to this incident of the need for preventative secu rity measures. The question violation of ones personal The Convenience of Race tliat really needs to be asked is, space, especially at an hour that . how are unaufuorized people blackface. Her bronze com have fought and are still fight Whites pass the argument certainly was chosen without getting into the dorms at all? plexion [the product of intense ing to make that statement. off as "Aguilera and Timberlake due consideration of students It's so easy to sneak into tanning], weave and booty Take Lenny Kravitz for are just trying to build their fan schedules or courtesy to our dorms around campus it bor shorts stunned me. But I saw it example: When he came out, base by creating music to any affairs even in the slightest. ders on ridiculous. ID cards coming: Aguilera's progression record companies were skepti and everyone who wants to, lis Many argue that with the are not always checked, front from "innocent" white girl to cal that Kravitz would be reject ten" and yes, even blacks can housing agreement you sign doors are left unlocked, and away your rights to privacy, and the stereotypical promiscuous ed by whites for trying to be like listen now. some security guards wave right of complaint upon the "negro" has been slow and them and hated by blacks for Hendrix and Kravitz aren't people in all fue time. I'm not universities invasion of your effective. not being "black enough." the first or the last black musi being fastidious, I am simply sovereign space. I have news From the first single, Ultimately, he would be left cians to be forced into dehu talking from experience. for everyone. Clause seven "Dirty," off her third album without a fan base. Record manization; whites have played Former HUSA president under Section one of terms and "Stripped," I noticed Aguilera companies brooded over sign this game with many blacks Cornell Williamson snuck into conditions in your housing dropped her innocent image, ing Kravitz, even though during who choose not to participate Betliune Annex and allegedly agreement explicitly states that By Josef Sawyer which coincided with the old the 196o's Jimi Hendrix ' had 1n• rap. Editor-in-Chief stole someone's cell phone last the university reserves the right Brittany Spears, for a more proven to be effective. But what It's was done to Darius year and a girl in the West to enter ones premises at any risque look to try and separate made Kravitz successful is that Rucker, guitar player of Hootie Towers was beaten within an Friday morning, after a time for purposes of repair, herself from Britney Spears. whites allowed him to step ,over and the Blowfish, Carter inch of her life because some harder than usual production maintenance and establish Her whiteness, just as onto their side. However, Beauford, Leroi Moore, Boyd unautliorized person found a night at The Hilltop, I returned ment of order for security pur Justin Timberlake's, has Kravitz had to keep to the Tinsley, drummer, saxophon way into fuat dorm. Last year, poses. Room inspections are home exasperated around 2 allowed her to move invisibly promise he would stay there ist, and violinist for Dave I lived in Bethune Annex and I permitted at anytime with rea a.m. Before calling it a night I across color lines like a and not invite anybody over Mathews Band respectively, visited my friends in fueQuad sonable notice to the student. decided to watch a few minutes chameleon into different roles. who looked like him. and the list goes on. It took a constantly. No one ever asked This proves that the university of my favorite educational pro But the most intriguing Subconsciously we view collaboration with Jay-z on The me for ID or asked me whetlier policy clearly states conditional gram BET's "Uncut." It only part of wearing the mask of Kravitz as a traitorous anomaly Blueprint II, Jigga's seventh or not I lived there. Tuey instances under which such took a few minutes to learn the being ''black" is tliat at fue end and Kravitz, himself, has to album to officially say "it's okay assumed since I was a girl, I power may be exercised on the day's lesson, so I flipped to of the day the veil can come off dehumanize himself just to cre for Lenny Kravitz to be black in had to have been a resident. U Diversity's behalf. MTV and saw what I thought and Aguilera can take out the ate music he loves and is talent the world of music and not But what if I wasn't an As of the day and time of was a new Alicia Keys video. weave, the hot pink shorts, ed with. But conversely, when rap," while it only took Aguilera honest person? What if I stole the searches no prior written or But after a few minutes of stilettos, and step back into the whites like Aguilera and three albums to crossover and something or planned on verbal notice was given to resi watching the dance movements white spectrum and not even Timberlake crossover they are Timberlake one solo album to injuring or possibly killing one dents (at least in Meridian). As I soon remembered Alicia Key's cause so much as a rift or stir. "simply being human," by step appear on the cover of Vibe. of the residents? Someone stated under policy, and no doesn't dance and she never It's been done for centuries. To ping over to the black perspec The argument that music should have been more alert statement was issued after wears shorts. be white in today's society is the tive but Kravitz has to get rid of transcends race is wrong. Only fuose times I went to the Quad. wards providing explanation to To my surprise it was same as saying "I am just trying his blackness in order to sell whiteness transcends race. People who work at fue it. Tue issue here is ladies and Christina Aguilera, who might to be human," when blacks records. front desks of tlie dorms and gentlemen, is we were violated. as well have been dressed in security guards stationed at Our rights to privacy and pro tliose dorms need to be more tection from illegal search and vigilant about who is coming in seizures as adult citizens under and out of the dorms. Beefed our constitution were violated up security would prevent fue and trampled. need for invasive dorm sweeps The schools right of entry in the first place. policy is so vague that it must The Greek philosopher be amended inlmediately for Aristotle once said, "never get the student welfare. We require mad at a fact." The most that the demanded changes important thing to do is to ana incorporate an amendment lyze tlie facts and come up witli that ensures our rights to priva an EFFEL"TIVE plan to change cy. something that one deems We will present this unfair or unjust. Protesting amendment to the authorities dorm sweeps tliat are pretty on Thursday September 11tli much justified is not going to from 12pm to 3pm in front of get anyone anywhere. But tlie Administration in a peace demanding better security and ful protest. We will move from asking more of tlie people tliat there to Residence Life with our are supposed to look out for us demands. Enough is enough. will. Septmber 9, 2003 The Hilltop B9 , ' ' ' All HILLTOPICS are due, paid in full, the Tuesday and Friday before Health Professions Society publication date. 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