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VOLUME 85, NO. 49 TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002

enera ssem ate 4th E ection Campus Continues to Wait for New HUSA Leaders, Legacy Garners Most Votes Bv KERRY-ANN HAMILTON a fourth election. Hilltop Staff Writer "We feel excited about the results. Once again, the student body has elected us to repre­ sent them. We are looking forward to serving as Genia Wright and Alexis Casillas of the Legacy Slate won HUSA president and vice president, if it takes the majority of the votes in yesterday's elections over Cornell another election so be it. We are tired, but not Williamson and T. Nicole Merrit of the Awakening slate. The burnt out," Wright said. The Real margin was a slim 5 votes in the hotly contested race for Merrit and Williamson are determined to con­ HUSA president and vice president. tinue on the campaign trail until a winner is Last Wednesday, the General Assembly approved a third elected. Truth on the election for both the HUSA President and Vice President and "We are more motivated than ever before, it is Executive President and Vice President of the College of Arts obvious that this position will not come easy. In R. Kelly and Sciences. There were discrepancies in the number of order to truly appreciate something, you must votes cast in the run-off election on March 13'"· put in a considerable amount of work and we are The winner needs 51 percent of the vote to be declared prepared to do what it takes," Williamson said. Scandal winner of a election according to the Howard University Stu­ In this special election, there appears to be no dent Association's Constitution. discrepancies with the voting procedures. "Stu­ By JONATHAN C SIMS dents had to show a Howard ID, they were Life & Style Editor In yesterday's election, the Legacy slate received 617 votes, which gave them a marginal victory of 50.5 percent. required to sign in, tables were placed in front of the booths and non-registered voters were not Something is definitely missing. The Awakening slate received 49.9 percent of the vote. "The HUSA Policy Board met last Thursday [and] with a allowed beyond that point. The procedures were If you have noticed one thing in strictly executed," Erica Hubbard, LIVE 2002 Life & Style on the ent_ertainment majority vote ruling we decided that in order for a winner to be declared the slate must receive 51 percent of the vote to be Speak Out Coordinator said. front, we have yet to do a story on In the Arts and Sciences race, candidates the recent R Kelly sex scandal. duly elected. If candidates based on the results did not receive 51 percent, there will be a re-election," Russell Drake, Chair Jacques Purvis and Jason Ravin were elected for Photo By Melanie C. Nesbitt There were reasons behind my Executive President and Executive Vice Presi­ Legacy slate members, Genia Wright and Alexis Casillas are pictured with a student voter decision but now I really feel of the HUSA Policy Board said. The Legacy slate remains confident despite the prospect of dent. Purvis defeated Brian Woodward with 274 on the Yard Monday while campaigning. enough is enough. Life and Style Please See Elections,B3 has been silenced for so long but it really needs to be said. On my way to get breakfast yes­ terday morning, I was listening to a particular radio station and they Miss USA Shauntay Hinton Returns to Campus were talking about the VIBE article where the singer is on the cover and they chronicle the alleged inci­ University Sponsored Reception Honors Senior dent with the young women he global community," Archer said. made the tape with. I thought of it By KERRY-ANN HAMILTON Hilltop Staff Writer Hinton agrees and credits the University for before but had no reason to talk helping her determine her road in life. about it even after seeing pictures reams do come true for those who dare to "Howard has molded me into the woman I am and viewing a po1tion of the tape. today. I was always competing with the best and The article graphically depicts dream. Take Shauntay Hinton. In a span of a few months, the senior broadcast the brightest, and one of the greatest lessons I the events on the tape for those have learned here is patience especially enduring who have not seen it. Well in pure journalism major went from competing in registration," she said. journalistic fashion, VIBE tells the her first beauty pageant to being crowned story, but now it is time for me to Miss USA. Despite all of the attention Shauntay has uphold my part of the bargain. Returning to campus for the first time since beginillng received, Ella Hinton has no doubt that their What do I mean by this? I did not her reign, Hinton was honored at a University sponsored mother-daughter relationship will remain strong. hold the camera, but I did watch it. reception in the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library on "We have a special bond, I will always have her. I consider myself a moral person Thursday. She is God's little ambassador. She was chosen but I did watch it. I still however "It is so good to be home, I am from the South as well, for a reason," Hinton said. chose not to talk about it. so I'll say thank y'all. Thanks to my Howard family and Hinton said she missed the University and her R Kelly or someone who looks friends. I never met real friends until I got here," Hinton friends, but does not miss the work of a student damn near like him made a sex tape said. such as doing term papers. with a young girl who singer President H. Patrick Swygert, served as the Master of As a student, one of the extracurricular activi­ Sparkle confirmed was her niece. Ceremonies, welcoming Hinton home as a daughter of ties Hinton participated in was as a Bison cheer­ Ok the girl was under age, but she Howard. leader. Hinton will return to campus for Home- did some pretty adult things. The "Shauntay is an exemplar. We are very excited not only ...... Phot~ By Shala Wilson coming 2002 clad in her old Bison cheer gear to Please See R, Kelly, B3 as administrators, but so are her classmates. After her vic­ Miss USA and Umvers1ty Semor, Shauntay Hinton 1s shown with Umvers1ty President H. Patrick perform with the cheerleading s d tory, the campus was pumped," Swygert said in his open­ Swygert and Board of Trustees Emeritus Wayman F. Smith, III, Esq. during a ceremony for qua · Hinton at the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library. ing address. Student Labor The Hinton family including her mother, Ella Hinton, aunts, uncle, and brother were in attendance. They were joined by Trustee Day of Action Emeritus Wayman F. Smith, Ill, Esq., the Coordinator of the Miss DC pageant Althea Smith, faculty, students, and staff. • Blue & White Tradition The Coming of the Blue .. , .. Phi Beta The senior, who will return to complete her studies once her Protests reign is over, credits the relationships she established while at Sigma presented their new members of Howard as incentives for her success. their organization on the Yard Friday. Against Big "My influences at Howard have been multifold. Professor Roberts of radio production, Professor Davis who taught me I can Seven members participated in chants, Businesses do work and have a great time as well, V.P. Franklin Chambers, and so many of my classmates who have gone on to do great things, calls and other things respective to their By Jamie Meltzer have all in some way help to motivate me while at Howard," Hin­ organization.' , They were the second U-WIRE (DC BUREAU) ton said. Ella Hinton said the title is a victory for her daughter and spoke Greek organization to make their debut. (CT-WIRE) WASHINGTON - with tearful eyes of her daughter's accomplishment. Students, laborers, immigrant "It is like a dream. I remember seeing the crown on her head. It rights and community organiza­ was like a dreamland experience. I feel one day I will wake up and tions gathered across the country say what a great dream," she said. last week for the third annual John Decker, a professor of journalism, taught Hinton and Natio11al Student Labor Day of admits while he will not take credit for her success, he hopes his Action to show their opposition to lessons had an impact. "corporate greed," according to a "Shauntay is a great student. I have no doubt that she will be statement released by a coalition of successful in the field of entertainment journalism and will one day groups known as Student Labor host Entertainment Weekly or Access Hollywood. I am very proud Action Process. "There's a of her," Decker said. dynamic where workers wages are In attendance were some of Hinton's longtime friends including going down," said Treston Faulkn­ former freshman roommate Nicole Smith. Smith reminisced about er, coordinator of the student labor her time she shared a room with the current Miss USA. action project. "Workers are being "I am from Connecticut and she is from Mississippi so I was stripped of their rights to have a used to a cooler climate. I wanted to always keep the window open living wage, to have health care, and the ceiling fan on [and] she would be cold. We learned to com­ promise. Shauntay and I have had a lasting friendship since," retirement - things we used to Smith, a senior nursing major said. have. This has spread to college Some administrators, like Interim Vice Provost for Student campuses." The day of action was Affairs Raymond Archer, said Hinton is just one example of the held in memory of Dr. Martin University's ability to train young leaders. Luther King Jr. who was killed on "Her achievement justifies the time and work we put in for our that date 34 years ago while sup­ young people. She was involved in extracurricular activities, [so] porting the rights of sanitation this is a natural progression. Truly, leadership for America and the workers. According to Faulker, the widening of labor problems within universities is especially trouble­ some because they are "supposed to be the bastions of democracy." He said this classification was evi­ dent because that is where the next generation of Americans is taught. "As students at colleges we pay the bills," said Faulker. "We bring the prestige to our alma maters, we are the consumers and products of these institutions." As such, Faulk­ er continued, the students should Please See Protest, AS

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• • Hot Ad Leaves Cold Temperatures, No Vendors, Students Vibe Yardfest Draws Few

BY ALEXEA DAVIS "It was cold, nothing was Steamed Contributing Writer set up, there were no games, and I was disap­ HUSA Ad Sparks ith pointed that it was not what Satur­ I expected," said Rollian, a Controversy and day's sophomore political science frigid maJor. temperatures hovering Junior film major Prent­ Suspense just above 50 degrees ess Burney also expressed and no vendors set up his views of this year's on the University's yardfest. "With the vendors not MEAGAN D. FORD main quadrangle, the BY • being here it makes the Contributing Writer Undergraduate and Graduate Student yard look empty and very Assembly (UGSA) unorganized," said Burney. Walking through Blackburn, students may 2002 Spring Black Aside from being no Yen­ pass large flyers with the image of a woman Arts Festival Yardfest dors, the cold temperatures in a white bikini, pulling on her string bottom drew a modest crowd affected not only the num­ of about 200 people. bers of people that showed and standing behind her is a muscular man. up, but what they wore. This is not a raunchy advertisement for a Typically, an event that attracts a multi­ Unlike last semester's Uni­ lewd publication, but a promotional poster for tude of people, includ­ versity Homecoming, the the Howard University Student Association's ing students and com­ Yardfest did not have atten­ (HUSA) "Auction to Remember." munity members, dees adorned in the latest many students antici­ fashionable ensembles. The University's chief student government "I dressed up for Home­ body has worked relentlessly to keep what pated a similar experi­ ence with this year's coming. But because of the sets this particular auction apart from the oth­ headliner the Vibe cold weather and by the ers the campus has seen in recent weeks. Black College Tour, way the weeks events went, However, the unveiling of the advertisement but were disappointed you knew it wasn't going to to promote tomorrow's auction has left some the festivities did not be as hyped as Homecom­ students up in arms. have venues to pur­ ing," said freshman biology chase food or play major Raven Elosiebo. "It's a gross manipulation of the purpose of One of the companies the auction [and] it's exploitive," said junior games. According to event Photos by Melanie Nesbitt that received a lot of atten­ radio production major Geoffrey Johnson. coordinator Larry The yardfest featured several rap and R&B groups this year. It was the final event for Spring Black Arts Festival for 2002. tion during the Yardfest Other students, like Shyla Bostick, agree Brown Jr., from the was MAGIX. This compa- • with Johnson. time UGSA was con- ny produces software for "It's just tasteless. We see naked women on tacted by Vibe and the date of the Yardfest did not • ' music and video produc­ • tion for your PC. The software offers a 16-track pro­ just about every flyer. I wouldn't have allow the University to acquire the contracts necessary to have vendors on campus for the Saturday. Brown duction studio with real-time effects and editing fea­ expected HUSA to follow the trend," said said students did receive compensation for the lack of tures. Bostick, a sophomore sociology major. vendors however. According to marketing assistant Bo Sibley, Vibe Some students have expressed their con­ "There were no vendors at the Yardfest because contracted this company because they felt it was very cern over the images on HUSA's advertise­ there was no permit to sell anything on the yard. To important to market to the college crowd since this software gives people an opportunity to produce there ments. Students said the credibility of HUSA make up for it we had a ton of giveaways on the yard," said Brown, Jr. own music for under $50. has been put into question by the ads. Giveaways included products from African Pride "It is very important to bring this software to this While some students have been shocked by and Tampax, calling cards from 1-800 Call ATT, market because college aged student are the next pro­ the promotional advertisements, others have notepads, key chains, information about several schol­ ducers of music," Sibley said. been yearning for a bit more. Some women arships offered by McDonalds and free subscriptions to Sibley also was also presently surprised with the said there was not enough of the male Vibe Magazine. amount of student that either own or have seen this • exposed in the advertisement. Although there was a lack of people and booths product. "There have been a fair number of students Brown still felt the event was very successful. that have heard or seen our products." HUSA is very aware of the controversy "Considering the weather enough people showed up The University Police Department was present dur­ surrounding the auction flyers and have opted and we ended up breaking even." ing the Yardfest. According to Brown, Jr. they did to remain closed-mouthed about the project to Although attendees were given free items, many still not have to take the same security measures like they build anticipation. HUSA staff member Jeff yearned for activities have made past Yardfests a mem­ did during homecoming because of the smaller crowd. Williams vaguely divulged some information orable experience. One student, sophomore Raymond Rollian said he about the event. was not satisfied with the festivities. "Students will have to come to the auction, and they're going to see things they've never seen before. There will be very beautiful men and women," Williams said. Parents' Weekend, Enriching According to Williams, the event has recently booked WHBC's DJ Rocco to be the master of ceremony for the event. "He [DJ Rocco] is steadily becoming a Experience for All campus favorite, and promises to bring heat BY VANESSA J. WILSON used to attract meager numbers in when it was held in problems. . to the seemingly steamy auction," Williams Contributing Writer the cafeteria. The students along with their parents participate in said. "We found a way to make this auction "It used to be just freshmen who would invite their these various events throughout the weekend including parents down, but now all students in the school are seminars, a luncheon, a talent show, and an awards cer­ stand out from the rest. The intelligent and he School of Business, in collaboration with the Special Programs Department, participating during the weekend of events and I think emony. Many students like sophomore business man­ strong minded people on HUSA's staff guar­ concluded its annual celebration, Parents' that's great," Lindsey said. agement major Dana Stith, said they anticipated some antee a great auction." Weekend, on Sunday. The event, Students like team leader Robert McCray agreed parts of the weekend over others. While HUSA offered no further details, designed to inform parents of the stu­ with Lindsey and said parents weekend is a time where "This is my frrst year in the School of Business and I some students believe the advertising tech­ dents' daily routine, projects, and curriculum through­ students can see how hard their children work. "It is an look forward to the presentations and talent show. Stu­ excellent opportunity for parents to be exposed to our dents have worked on these preseniations since last fall nique is working. Several plan on attending to out the school year, had various programs to entertain the parents. business lives here at Howard knowing that we waste and teams are split. Half do presentations, which is determine for themselves if the auction is Faculty members of the School of Business said the no time and we work hard while we are here. It's also completing a project for a company and the other half going to live up to its pre-show hype. program, which began on Thursday, is also a great an opportunity for them to familiarize themselves with participate in a skit for the talent show." Junior radio production major Johnny opportunity to allow parents to be included into the the various corporate companies that students are Some of the skits in the program focused on moral Jones, said the advertisement has been an University way of life. involved with," said team leader, Robert McCray. "It's issues that many students are faced with while attend­ a time for them to step into our shoes." ing college. effective marketing ploy. "The purpose of the weekend is to help retention. We want to encourage parents to network into the sys­ During the weekend, team leaders and their teams "I had no idea what to expect when I brought my "The image of the half-naked woman may tem and feel a part of the Howard family, so that presented how they solved various problems through child here to Howard. I'm so pleased with the tremen­ be unnecessary and sexist, however it has Howard can become a legacy in the family," said Dr. business theories using statistics, economics, finance, dous amount of time and energy they have put into this served its purpose," Jones said. "It caught Debby Lindsey, Associate Professor in finance. and accounting. Students came up with business plans, program for us," said one freshman's mother. everyone's attention, and more people will Lindsey said the program is several years old and working with companies to come up with solutions to come because of the sensual flyer." A large turnout is expected in the Black­ burn Ballroom for tomorrow's auction due to the buzz the promotion has generated. 'fhe show is set to begin at 7 p.m. Amil 4th HOWARD UNIIIERSITY STODENT ASSOCIATION ... .• PRESENTS CQQklJall Theft II

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Scientist Claim First Human World Briefs

MANAMA, Bahrain BY COREY CUNNINGHAM Gardner formerly chaired of Contributing Writer the United Kingdom Royal A protester who was hit by a rubber bullet Society's working group on during a demonstration outside the U.S. A London woman is eight weeks pregnant after therapeutic cloning. He agrees takine part in a human cloning program, according to with the many countries that Embassy in Bahrain last w1;ek died Sunday, New Scientist magazine's web site. have placed bans on reproduc­ hospital officials said. Mohammed Juma Reproductive cloning has been in the works for tive cloning. He, along with • Ahmed Ali, 24, was one of two people many years. The process attempts to implant women other scientists, state that there admitted to Sulmaniyah Hospital in Mana­ with a cloned embryo, and let that embryo develop are high risks of severe birth ma with critical injuries after Friday's into a fetus. This pregnancy, if true, will be the first defects and miscarriages. protest by about 10,000 people over U.S. human cloning pregnancy. Antinori, however, claims The magazine, which aspires to make science pop­ to be able to screen embryos support for Israel. Ali, who worked at the ular with average readers, quoted fertility expert Sev­ and reduce the risk of abnor­ hospital as a cleaner, died of injuries he suf­ erino Antinori, one of the scientist spearheading the malities. fered during the demonstration, a hospital program, as saying, "One woman among thousands In response to Antinori's official said on condition of anonymity. He of infertile couples in the program is eight weeks claims, Gardner said, "There's did not specify the cause of death. The pregnant." no way you can do it-you Antinori's office in Rome, however, declined to could only spot gross changes protest was called to oppose Israel's offen­ confirm or deny the report, according to the maga- in chromosomes, or in the sive in the Palestinian territories and what is z1ne.• number of chromosomes." seen as America's blind support for Israel. A colleague of Antinori, Panos Zavos, previously There can be single gene One group of protesters held a banner stated that the he and Antinori were planning to clone defects and problems with demanding that U.S. forces leave Bahrain, a a baby by the end of 2001. Zavos is a member of the imprinting which can lead to tiny island state in the Persian Gulf that is Andrology Institute of America in Lexington, Ken­ cancer as well as malforma­ Cloning story: photo courtesy of Reuters. tucky. tions, he added. Severino Antinori, Italian fertility specialist home to the base of the U.S. 5th Fleet. New Scientist stated that the information released In other mammals, such as was based on an article in the Gulf News newspaper. sheep, cows and pigs, studies had limited success. cloning," Nicholson said, "We need an international BETHLEHEM, West Bank In the article Antinori is said to have released the But according to these studies there were very high law to prevent mavericks like Antinori (from) doing information at a meeting of the United Arab Emi­ rates of embryo loss and premature death. something that the vast majority of the public and The Palestinian governor of Bethlehem rates. However, according to the Gulf News, he did Many scientists feel that reproductive cloning is responsible scientist say they do not want to have vowed on Saturday that neither he nor any not disclose the nationality, location, or race of the not only an unsafe scientific practice, but an unethical done." of the other Palestinians inside the Church woman in question. one as well. Most cite the lack of knowledge, tech­ Reproductive cloning is banned in some countries, of the Nativity would leave until Israeli like the United Kingdom, but other countries still If the pregnancy is confirmed it will defmitely nology, and ultimately divine right as reasons for not troops ended their five-day siege. "We have cause uproar in both the scientific and political are­ pursuing the practice. have not banned the process. The United States is nas, the New Scientist said. The New Scientist interviewed one such scientist, one of those countries has not banned the process, no choice whatsoever," said Muhammad Richard Gardner, an expert on embryo develop­ UK-based Bulletin of Medical Ethics editor, Richard however the Senate is currently in deliberation on the Madani, the governor, in a telephone inter­ ment, told the magazine that such a pregnancy would Nicholson. issue. view. ''The main reason we came to the be "grossly irresponsible, given the current state of "The news of the pregnancy strengthens the need church is so we would not get shot. Isra,~lis knowledge, even aside from ethic issues." for international legislation to ban reproductive must go." Israeli tanks and other armored vehicles surround the ancient church, mark­ ing what is said to be Jesus' birthplace. ' ' As Reparation Suits Begin, is Duke a Inside are about 200 people - roughly 150 Palestinians, including gunmen, and 40 Possible Target? priests and other church employees. Food was running low, said Father Parthenos, a By Dave Ingram Sons & Co., later to become the American Tobacco Greek Orthodox priest who was inside. The Chronicle (Duke U.) Company. Those companies may have bought tobacco from UNITED NATIONS (U-WIRE) DURHAM, N.C. - On October 15, plantations that grew out of slavery, but such an indi­ 1855, Washington Duke walked into a Hillsborough rect link may not be enough for a suit, said Donald Delegates from 182 countries are gathering slave sale and paid $601 for a slave named "Caro­ Beskind, a senior lecturer at Duke's School of Law in The Hague for a UN-sponsored confer­ line." and a litigation expert. It would be, according to known records, his only "Any claim against Duke would have to be consid­ ence on how to protect the world's plants purchase of a slave, but it is just one of several possi­ ered completely speculative without factual informa­ and animals. Among the issues being dis­ ble links between slavery and the university that his tion that supports it," Beskind said. "You only have cussed during the two-week forum on biodi­ son would one day endow. liability for conduct, and you need to find proof of versity is how to encourage governments to As an institution, Duke is not alone in those links, conduct." halt the destruction of forests around the which has prompted a lawsuit filed last week in New Such proof might be hard to come by for a univer­ York asking for reparations from three companies that sity like Duke, founded in 1924, but could more like­ world. Delegates are also expected to decide may have directly benefited from slavery. Filed on ly be found in an older institution, such as Harvard, how the world should share in the profits behalf of the descendants of slaves, the lawsuit is part founded in 1636, or Trinity College, Duke's predeces­ offered by genes found in different plants of a growing national movement for slavery repara­ sor that was founded in 1839. which are used as the basis for new drugs tions. Much of the attention has focused on corpora­ Braxton Craven, the second Trinity president, and other products. This is especially impor­ tions, but leaders of the reparations movement have owned two slaves. However, most of the school and mentioned universities - including Harvard, Yale its supporters, which included many abolitionist tant for countries in Asia, Latin America and Brown universities - as potential defendants, Quakers and Methodists, seem not to have profited and Africa, where there are thousands of leaving the question _of whether Duke could also be a from slaves, according to materials in the University Reparations story: photo courtesy of W\V\v.har- · species with the potential to yield new drugs target. Archives. vard.edu. or materials, but where the resources to Charles Ogletree, a Harvard law professor, is co­ "Most of the people in the vicinity of Trinity Charles Ogletree, Harvard law professor and exploit those species is lacking. chairing the Reparations Coordinating Committee, owned no slaves; and those who did for the most part co-chair of the Reparations Coordinating one of the groups preparing reparations lawsuits. The possessed as few as Craven. Large slaveholders were Committee lawsuits are intended to show, Ogletree has said, how a widely scattered minority in the counties of Ran­ BUENOS AIRES, Argentina the effects of slavery in America continue to the pre­ dolph, Guilford and Davidson," writes Nora Chaffin, sent. who wrote Trinity College 1839-1892: The Begin­ War. Former Economy Minister Domingo Caval­ "A full and deep conversation on slavery and its nings of Duke University. "Money can usually only be reclaimed for illegal lo, once hailed as a financial miracle worker legacy has never taken place in America," Ogletree activity," Beskind said. before being driven from office in Decem­ wrote this week in a New York Times column. Ogletree's mention of the three universities cites However, the lawsuit could still succeed in another ber, was detained yesterday in a $100 mil­ "Reparations litigation will show what slavery meant, "grants and endowments traced back to slavery," and way, said James Coleman, professor of the practice of how it was profitable and how it has continued to Duke may have benefited in a similar manner. The law. As is the case with many lawsuits, he said, repa­ lion arms-trafficking case. Cavallo's deten­ affect the opportunities of millions of black Ameri­ Campaign for Duke has received hundreds of thou­ rations suits are intended as much to draw attention to tion came at the end of an hour long court cans." sands of dollars from seven companies mentioned as an overlooked issue as they are to result in monetary session in which Judge Julio Speroni ques­ Whether the University profited from slavery is potential defendants, said Peter Vaughn, director of awards. tioned him about the arms deals that sent "I don't read that article as saying that the goal of unclear, and John Burness, senior vice president for communications and donor relations for university ammunition, gunpowder, mortars and other public affairs and government relations, said he did development. this effort is to obtain damages from the defendants," not know of any investigation into the question. The Even if direct benefits from slavery can be proved, Coleman said of Ogletree's column. "I think the goal weapons from 1991 to 1995 to Croatia and 1860 U.S. Census does not show Washington Duke a lawsuit faces other obstacles, Beskind said. First, appears to be something different: to force a discus­ Ecuador, both then under an international owning a slave, suggesting he had sold or freed Caro­ claims of wrongdoing usually are subject to a statute sion of the issues and to get the country to look at the arms embargo. The arrest was only the lat­ line. In fact, the tobacco farmer made n\ost of his of limitations that prevents lawsuits on decades-old legacy of slavery ... by targeting institutions that may est in a series of judicial actions against top money after the Civil War, when he started W. Duke, crimes. Second, slavery was legal before the Civil have benefited from slavery." officials in the administration of former President Fernando de la Rua, who resigned UCLA Student Must Decide if he Will Stay in Israel Dec. 20 in the face of extensive street protests over the country's shattered econo­ By Christina Jenkins large crowds. Passover. Daily B1uin (U. California-Los Angeles) "They don't want them in clubs, discos, cafes, "My parents are worried about my safety, but they my. restaurants or other high-profile areas," she said. still believe that I'm an adult and that I should make (U-WIRE) LOS ANGELES - Less than two These venues have historically been targeted by sui­ my own decisions," Hurwitz said. MADAGASCAR, Africa weeks after he arrived in Israel last August, a Sbarro cide bombers. Rhonda agrees. pizza restaurant was rocked by a suicide bombing and EAP in Israel will be suspended as of April 11, and "We will respect his decisions, and we trust his Two prisoners remained at large today after since then, he said, Jerusalem has been a target. the fall program is on hold pending a re-evaluation of ability to be safe," she said. scores of inmates tried to break out of the Robbie Hurwitz, a third-year political science stu­ "For the most part, his purpose there is mostly to main prison in Madagascar's capital dent at the University of California-Los Angeles tak­ ve ear su1c1 e gunmen t oug study, and that's why he's upset at having to come Antananarivo, setting frre to the facility. back," she added. ing courses at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, said y window. Students have seen blood Police brought the fire under control within he will decide after speaking with University of Cali­ One question that remains unanswered by UC offi­ fornia officials in the next few days whether to and limbs lying on the sidewalks. You cials is whether grades Hurwitz will earn in an hour and between 100 and 200 prisoners remain in Israel for the remainder of the academic an just imagine the psychological Jerusalem can be transferred when he returns to were under armed guard on the prison year. rauma," Hurwitz said. UCLA. grounds. Eleven of 13 inmates who initially On Tuesday, the UC recommended that all of its A second UCLA student in Israel has decided to escaped were caught, police said. As the frre Education Abroad Program students in Israel return stay in the country until the end of the academic year. broke out earlier in the day, shots were frred home because of intensified threats to student safety. security. Jennifer Dekel, a third-year communications stu­ around the facility and thick smoke began to "I've heard suicide gunmen through my window. "If we are still in the country at the stroke of mid­ dent, has been studying in Israel since July. "I have Students have seen blood and limbs lying on the side­ night (of April 11), we will automatically be with­ decided to remain in Israel, and I am deeply disap­ billow from the prison buildings. "I think walks. You can just imagine the psychological trau­ drawn (from the UC)," Hurwitz said. pointed in EA P's decision to (suspend) its programs. I that the escapees are the ones who set frre to ma/' Hurwitz said. UC officials told him that by a university-wide pol­ do not believe that it is anyone else's position to the prison," an inspector said. Nevertheless, he said that what we see on televi­ icy, students can withdraw from the UC for one quar­ decide for me whether or not I feel safe living here," sion is different from reality. ter and still be guaranteed readmission to their home Dekel said in an e-mail to The Bruin. "Most people in Jerusalem are very cautious, very campus the following quarter. Dekel echoed Hurwitz's sentiments that "while depressed," he said. "They do their best to maintain a If he decides to stay in Israel, Hurwitz said he people are not in the best of spirits ... they still contin­ daily routine. People still go to work, people still go would enroll as a private student at Hebrew Universi­ ue on with their daily lives." ty. However, he cannot speak with Hebrew University to school, people still do their shopping." • Rhonda Hurwitz, Robbie's mother, said the UC officials in Israel until April 7 because the school has doesn't want EAP students to go where there are been in recess the past two weeks to observe

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Student Labor Day of Action Protests Against Big Businesses

From Protest Al have a say in how the university spends its money. Demonstrations for workers' rights were held at campuses nationwide last week, including Stanford University, Morehouse Col­ lege, Michigan State University, Duke Univer­ sity, Case Western Resave University and Uni­ versity of Pittsburg.Students in Washington, D.C., Providence, Philadelphia and Louisville also participated in the events. In the first year of the National Student­ Labor Day of Action, members of the Student Action Labor Project could be found on 40 col­ lege campuses. In 200 I, the number doubled.

Ill? 51' This year, Faulkner said "his last count" showed that 113 colleges and universities had .. organized for the April 4 day of action . Rashad Taylor is the head of the Morehouse Student Labor Alliance, at Morehouse College in Atlanta. Over 200 people gathered with him on April 4 to demand a "living wage" for the school's sanitation workers. Under the current system, janitors earn $6 an hour and have little job security because they are offered no sick or • - emergency leave. If they are ill, they risk losing • • Dean Hashimoto, their jobs, Taylor said. The sanitation workers A.B., M.S., M.D., J.D., M.O.H., and now, finally, IRA. >Sweeeet! my gym membership costs more than that have less than 40 hours a week, which denies >Contiki has 100 worldv,ide tnps to choose lro,n and you can cio it v,ith their entitlement of the benefits of a full-time As a man who's devoted his life to the pursuit of knowledge, Dean Hashimoto people your own age. europe from $55 a day! v1hat on earth are employee, such as health insurance. wasn't going to pick a retirement plan without first doing his homework. you 1.vait1ng for?!??!!! After last week's demonstration, Taylor reported that sanitation worker's salaries had That's why he chose an IRA from us, the people with over 80 years' experience been increased by $1. He was happy to learn managing portfolios for the world's sharpest minds. After discovering that our > greek island hOIJping that there wages would be a "little higher," but IRAs offer a variety of investment choices and low expenses, he decided to add said that this could be taken away at any time >where 14 days from S969 one to his resume. A wise choice, by a very wise man. without union protection. Taylor said that even togo: > european getaway though the Student Labor Day of Action was a successful event, he does not intend to stop 8 days from $589 with his fight. He intends to keep putting pres­ > medite. 1aooan highlights sure on the company "to do right" and eventu­ 14 days from 8859 ally he hopes to unionize the sanitation work­ ers. This type of organization is beneficial, > simply italy Taylor said, because the union will bargain for 13 days lrom $7 49 and protect the workers. "This was a silencing Managing money for people move by the company to end our movement," Taylor said. "But it won't, we will press on." with other things to thi»k about:· . The day of action is a joint project between the United States Student Association and Jobs Call 1-888-AAA-TRIP With Justice, a workers' rights organization. · Travel The two groups, amongst others, joined forces TIAA-CREF lndivid11al and Institutional Services, Inc. and Teachers Personal Investors Services. Inc. distribute securities products. in 1999 to show students working on labor For more information, call 800·842-2733, ext. 5509, for prospectuses. Read them carefully before investing.© 2002 Teachers rights that there were others in the country like Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equtties Fund (TIAA-CREF), 730 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10017 themselves, Faulkner said. europe australia new zeatand america canada

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By Ethan Zagore offs the New Jersey Nets, Contributing Writer behind MVP favorite Jason Kidd hold the number I seed. A Few Thoughts As the grueling 82 game NBA The Detroit Pistons (2) and regular season concludes, two dif­ Boston Celtics (3) have some About the ferent approaches are used by all of room and look to hold their the 29 NBA teams. Teams in play­ spots while seeds 4-9 are up Homestretch Of the off contention are battling it out in in the air. Currently the NBA Season and the these final games in an attempt to Orlando Magic (4), Charlotte improve their playoff seeding and Hornets (5), Philadelphia Howard Semester hopes of gain home-court advan­ 76ers (6), Milwaukee Bucks tage, or hoping to avoid a potential (7), Toronto Raptors (8) and first round match-up with a oppo­ Indiana Pacers (9) are all nent such as the defending cham­ within 4 games of each other. Allen Powell II pion Los Angeles Lakers. It looks as if the Pacers and Then there are the Memphis Raptors will battle it out until ell it's getting to be Grizzlies' of the league who know the last day of regular season crunch time in the NBA it's basically a wrap for their sea­ for that 8th and final playoff and here at Howard. For son. Instead of focusing on playoff spot. As for the Wizards, they position, they give their young NBA players that means the playoffs, are 3 games out of the 8th players more time on the floor and for those of us here at Howard that spot, a huge deficit with only resulting in loss after loss, which means finals and hopefully graduation a few games remaining. isn't so bad if you can improve for all of you seniors. As I sat in my "Don't sleep on. the Pis­ your chance of a high draft pick. room contemplating the end of my tons, they play good team Well, so much for the losers who college career and the end of the NBA defense and that's important won't see playoff action. Unfortu­ season, I realized that both, although when the playoffs come nately, when speaking of losers this they appear vastly different, are very around," said junior biology season one must include our own similar. Like the perennial stalwarts of major Greg Catchings. "Ben Washington Wizards. Although the the 82-game basketball season, the Wallace is a beast and the Washington Wizards have most successful college students usu­ rest of the East better watch improved their record drastically, While Reggie Miller and the Indiana Pacers battle the Raptors for a playoff berth, "The Diesel" and company are just waiting for ally understand the benefits of perse­ out." when the regular season concludes their date with destiny. verance, preparation, and playfulness. As far as a favorite in the the Wizards won't be playoff That's why I decided to dedicate this East, there are none. With bound. When Michael Jordan announced he would return in that could change depending on the outcome of the Midwest week's column to the NBA and the Bucks sliding downhill and Allen Iverson and Vince August, the Wizards had realistic hopes of making the play­ Division race. Howard, two things I've enjoyed for Carter injured, the East is up is the air. However, Allen Iver­ offs. However, when Michael Jordan went down with an injury The Minnesota Timberwolves (5), Portland Trailblazers (6), years and will always appreciate. son has said he will be back for the playoffs. If Iverson is a few weeks ago he took the Wizards playoff hopes right down Seattle Supersonics (7) and Utah Jazz (8) hold the remaining In every NBA season and every healthy, look for the Sixers to return to the Finals. However, with him. spots. It looking like the young and exciting Los Angeles Clip­ college career, there are several teams Tracy McGrady and Ray Allen are capable of getting hot and "Its really a sad way for the season to end," said Lauren Har­ pers will come up short this year as they have fallen five games , and students whose lights shine bright taking over a series. ris, a sophomore occupational therapy 1najor. "I was looking behind Utah for the 8 seed. for short periods, but then flame out. The 2002 playoffs will be thrilling and in the East, super­ forward to seeing Jordan do his thing for the Wizards, but I In the end the Western Conference crown will no doubt go I like to call these teams and individ­ stars' individual performances might be the boost any team guess it won't happen." to one of the top four seeds. Look for intriguing second round uals "The Shooting Stars." At needs to make the Finals. But don't at all get it twisted, its clear As for the 16 teams who will be in the playoffs, both con­ match-ups in the West. If the Kings can make it to the con­ Howard. these shooting stars were who has the x-factor. His name is Shag and no one can stop those individuals who always had a ference races te11 a different story. In the West the Sacramen­ ference finals, the will have home-court advantage. With a to Kings appear to have the 1 seed locked up as Dallas is four healthy Shaq, the Kings home court advantage might be the him. The dynasty will officially begin when Shaq, Kobe and • party in their room in the Quad or Phil hoist their third consecutive NBA championship trophy • Drew, whether they were had friends games behind them with the 2 seed. Either the Dallas Mav­ only obstacle standing between the Lak.ers and third consec­ ' in June. over or not. They were never bur­ ericks or San Antonio Spurs will win the Midwest Division utive trip to the Finals. dened down on the Yard by Philistine and gain the 2 seed. Currently the Spurs are ? game behind In the East the picture is very unclear as teams are battling objects like books and pens. Never the Mavs. The Lakers and Spurs hold the 3 and 4 seeds, but for seeding while some are still battling to even make the play- were they stressed over midterms, finals and deficiencies. In fact, you often found yourself wondering how they managed to stay afloat here at Howard. Then, as sophomore year Despite Bad Weather Track Home Runs Hang Bison rolled around and you peered through the crowds in the Cafe and on the Yard, you could never find their light­ hearted smile. Team Makes Good Out To Dry Against This year's shooting stars in the places him number one in the eastern region. NBA are the Los Angeles Clippers and BY JOSEF SAWYER Coming off of an injury that he suffered at the Washington Wizards. Both teams shed Colonials Hilltop staff writer indoor championships, Oliver is looking to defend well-worn ponchos of losing this sea­ his MEAC championship title in the hurdles. son, streaking to respectability. Each "I was very satisfied with my time, I am now maintained high hopes coming into the The Men's and Women's Track and Field team looking forward to qualifying for nationals," Oliv­ BY ELENA BERGERON attempt wide of second base allowing both All-Star break, yet as the season competed this weekend at the Maryland Invita­ er said. Contributing Writer runners to advance. SS Nick Iovacchini passed its halfway point it became tional at the University of Maryland College Park Sophomore Lance Gross in the long jump, then bobbled Durand's skipping grounder, clear that neither team was going to but the weather caused the Bison team to only run freshman Michael Sampson in the triple jump tak­ allowing the 3B to beat out the throw and reach the sophomore year of the NBA a few events due to the cancellation of the meet. ing second place honors, recorded other top men's Bison pitchers combined to yield five Ellison to score. C Charles Maclin (.315) season, the playoffs. The men's team turned in strong perfonnances this finishers. Garnishing third place was junior Taj home runs over six innings, suffocating then laced a booming 2 RBI double to right For the Wizards it wis the complete weekend taking first place two times, second Alvaranga in the 400m dash. A fourth place fin­ their resurgent offense in Wednesday's 17- center to pick up Espinales and Durand. breakdown of Michael Jordan, the place three times, and third place once. ish was recorded by freshman Nick Wright in the 6 loss to neighboring George Washington RHP Gerard Mills (21.60 ERA, 0-0) took engine that made this ragtag bunch of Top performances were turned in by the Men's 110 hurdles. at Barcroft Field in Arlington, Va. last overforRHP Josh Wagner (16.88 ERA, 0- role players hum. For the Clippers, it 4xl00m-relay team, which was made up of sopho­ On the women's side, they were paced with a week. 1) in the bottom of the inning and like both was there ineptitude on the road and more Andrew Murphy, freshman Dennis Wash­ second place finish in the 4xl OOm dash. That team The Bison posted two runs in their half of his predecessors issued a walk his first the incredible talent of the Western ington, junior Tariq Mix, and junior Arren Dod­ consisted of Leonie Prao, Sherita Rodgers, Erica of the first inning to jump out to a 2-0 lead batter, SS Nick Iovacchini. Mills hit the Conference that prevented them from sen. They ran a time of 41.99 in the relay. Murphy Day and Amanda Franklin. Their time was 47 .85 on 3B David Durand's (.275) knocked next batter, gave up a single to I B Brad matriculating. However, for both of also recorded a second place finish in the 100m and were barely edged out by the University of down by the shortstop that scored RF Keith Powell to drive in Iovacchini, then gave up these teams hope still remains for next dash while Dodsen finished fourth in the 100m Maryland. Sneed and 2B Byron Espinales. 1'he lead a two-run jack to CF Tony Dokoupil (.232) year. The Great One himself has dash and Mix placed fifth. Top five finishes were turned in by freshman would not last, however, as the Colonials to make the score 17-6. promised a repeat performance here in "I feel that the time was a good one due to the Lakeshia Richmond who took third in the triple notched nine runs in the first two innings Over the past four games, the Bison the district, health permitting, while poor weather conditions," Murphy said. The jump, and freshman Onyi Atanmo who took fifth and each of the three freshman Bison pitch­ have out-hit their counterparts 45-36, but the Clippers can expect to get their best 4x100m relay is currently ranked in the top 5 in in the discus throw. Both the Men and Women's ers gave up homers. "They've got to get are 1-3 over the same period due largely to all-around player Lamar Odom back the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference. team will be back in action this weekend as they experience some way," said Coach Jimmy lackluster performances from an inexperi­ from his extended stay on the injured Sophomore David Oliver turned in a top per­ travel to the University of Vrrginia for the UVA Williams of the young starters. enced pitching staff. Freshman pitchers list. If Jordan can remain injury free, formance in the l!Om hurdles. Oliver won the Invitational. The Colonials buried Howard early on, have an average 18.79 ERA that the team and Odom can keep his ashtray clean, 11 Om hurdles in a time of 14.04, which currently after the frrst three batters reached on a hit hopes will drop as the team heads into con­ both teams could continue their edu­ by pitch, a single and a walk, Colonial RF ference play. cation after a semester off. Mike Bassett (.323) cleared the bases with "Seeing hitters in games like these will Each individual here at Howard, the first homer of the day, a grand slam off show younger pitchers how to make pitch­ and every team in the NBA, has a dif­ LHP Ernest Craddock (10.17 ERA, 1-4). es and not just throw," said Durand, a three­ ferent approach to their college career George Washington batted around in both year veteran of the team. "We're going to and regular season. Nevertheless, the of the first two innings, with Craddock hit but pitching and defense will have to most common themes among suc­ donating two homers, the second a two-run come around. If starters like [Erik] Causey cessful teams and students is the abil­ shot to 3B Ryan Roberson (.241), over I 1/3 (7 .38 ERA, 2-6) lead off conference series, ity to roll with the punches, never inning of work, Craddock's shortest outing then I trust young guys like [Anthony] become too excited or dismayed, and of the season. 'Hawk' McCoy (5.93 ERA, 0-0) and always know what is important. Stu­ In the top of the 5"' inning, the Bison Thomas Savage (21.75 ERA, 0-0) to take dents who have these characteristics over. understand that sometimes you' re took advantage of the Colonial's defensive going to fail a test, sometimes you're miscues to eke out two runs. After LF going to get a perfect score. They real­ Damian Ellison and Espinales reached on ize that some teachers inspire, while a pair of singles, Colonial RHP Glen Skut­ nick (7.85 ERA, 1-1) launched a pickoff others infuriate. They understand that U C$ there are highs and lows in a school year, and that maintaining your com­ posure through each is the only way to be successful. There are four teams in the NBA Come to pick ip a sports story for the last budget who also understand this; the Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, meeting of the year tonight at 7p.m. in the office. Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers. Ask for Allen or Camille. While most people would agree with Please See c1olumn, B2 David Oliver leaps his way to a first place finish in 110 hurdles.

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The Search is Over: Former Michigan Star Webber Focused On Winning, Not Indictment

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By Steve Jackson off guard by the question. Dakich as Basketball ,Michigan Daily (U. Michigan) "Sometimes you allow yourself to be narve," Webber said. "You allow yourself to believe (U-WIRE) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -For­ the fact that people say that this issue won't be Coach mer Michigan basketball star Chris Webber discussed." said he has never run away from an issue Erwin has also had his share of problems with coach at Bowling Green. In his five before. But that didn't stop him from delay­ the media. In yesterday's edition of the Ann By Colby Mccarren seasons at Bow ling Green, Dakich ing his comments on the Ed Martin scandal Arbor News, Erwin was quoted as saying that The Daily Athenaeum (West Virginia posted an 89-57 record and had four Wednesday. Webber did, in fact, take gifts and money from U.) consecutive winning seasons, averag­ "I came to play a game today. My focus is on Martin. ing 19 wins per season over that span. winning a championship," Webber said Erwin said the words were either misquoted or (U-WIRE) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. "At Indiana I felt like you represented before his Sacramento Kings beat the Detroit taken out of context. - After a tedious search conducted in not only Indiana University, but the Pistons 107-86 Wednesday night. "So I'm not "Can I say definitively that Chris didn't take front of a national audience, West Vir­ state of Indiana," said Dakich. "I felt going to entertain all the negative things that anything from Ed Martin? No, there is a possi­ ginia filled the head basketball coach­ like the basketball team, as a basket­ I've been hearing and seeing in the paper." bility," Erwin said. "Do I have any personal ing vacancy Thursday, hiring Dan ball player and as an assistant coach, According to a federal indictment, Martin, a knowledge of this situation? No, I don't. I Dakich to replace the retired Gale was a reflection of those things, and I former Michigan basketball booster, loaned don't speak for Chris. But I can tell you that I Catlett. Dakich has been the head took great pride in that. At Bowling $280,000 to Webber before the former Michi­ saw no indication that he received $280,000." coach at Bowling Green the past five Green, I felt like the basketball pro­ gan star became a professional. The loans Although Chris Webber and Jalen Rose have come a Erwin, who has represented Webber since the seasons. He is the 20th head coach in gram there represented a great institu­ were allegedly used as a means for Martin to long way from their days as high school rivals, it Martin saga began in 1996, went on to say that seems like Webber hasn't come far enough to avoid Mountaineer basketball history. tion and a great town. This being the Webber fully complied with Michigan's inves­ launder money from his illegal gambling ring allegations of recruiting impropriety. Fans and media outlets from across basketball program in the state of in Detroit-area auto plants. tigations. "The outside law frrm gave us some questions, the region turned out to hear the West Virginia it has an obligation to "I'm trying to win a championship, not an Despite his unwillingness to discuss the situa­ and all those questions were answered," Erwin newly-hired coach speak along with represent, not only this great Univer­ election. This isn't a popularity contest," Web­ tion last night, Webber said he would tell his said. "There were other players that didn't WVU Athletic Director Ed Pastilong sity, but this state in every way, shape ber said. "I'm not going to address this or try side of the story at another time. cooperate at all." and WVU President David Hardesty. and form, whether it is on the basket­ to make anybody like me. I'm not going to let "What we're going to do is, at a designated University General Counsel Marvin Krislov The press conference was held on the ball floor, whether it is in the academ­ this become a distraction." time when we aren't in the middle of a cham­ questioned these claims. According to Krislov, main floor of the Coliseum. ic community." Martin and his wife were arrested on March pionship run or a long road trip, I will sit Webber repeatedly "declined to comment" to "It is a great honor and a great thrill to The current WVU basketball staff will 21 on charges of money laundering, running down and discuss most of these issues," Web­ the University. be the head basketball coach here," not be retained as Dakich will bring an illegal gambling ring and conspiracy. They ber said. "Neither Webber nor anyone who spoke for said Dakich. "Obviously, as a basket­ with him his staff from Bowling pleaded innocent and were released on bail. His attorney, Fallasha Erwin, said an exclusive Webber ever said anything about him getting ball coach this is a job of great tradi­ Green. The assistants that will be Webber acknowledged the significance of the interview with the Sacramento Bee is in the any funds," Krislov said. tion. This is a school of great tradi­ joining Dakich are Keith Noftz, Artie allegations, but nonetheless referred to the sit­ works "so that Chris can answer all the ques­ tion. This is a school that I have Pepelea and Sean Bledsoe. uation and the media attention as "funny." tions that people have about this issue." followed for a long time in a great "It is a very close staff, and my guys "It doesn't hurt," Webber said of the scandal. On ESPN Classic this past weekend, Webber league ... I would be remiss if I did not all know how to coach. All are very "Because I talk to the real people in the said "I didn't take anything" from Martin. But mention Coach Catlett. Coach Catlett family-oriented guys, all are very streets, and they don't care about this stuff." last night, Webber admitted to being caught has been one of the greatest basketball community-oriented guys and all are coaches in the history of college bas­ very student-oriented guys," said ketball. Following Coach Catlett is Dakich. "One of the things we are certainly a daunting task. I think if going to do is get the students Baseball vs. UMES you're going to go to a very histori­ involved. I want the students to take cally good basketball program you' re ownership of their basketball pro­ (.298) leadoff double to left field sparking the en route to five stolen bases on the day. Then it going to have to follow a great coach, gram. I want our students to under­ BY ELENA BERGERON offense. After C Charles Maclin and CF Wal­ was the Hawks' untimely fielding that yielded and following Coach Catlett, although stand that the guys that are playing on Contributi ngWriter ter Wilson walked to load the bases, LHP Ernest runs a hit batter. UMES SS Charles Pickard daunting, is something I'm looking the court are students as well. They Craddock helped his own cause, driving in two launched 2B Byron Espinales' routine grounder forward to doing." are guys you're going to see in class, SS Doug Remer's 5th inning grand slam runs with a single to right. Remer' s sacrifice fly past the first baseman, allowing two more nms The search for a new head coach had they're guys you're going to see in capped off the first game of an offense laden and 3B David Powell's double each drove in a to score and Espinales to advance to third. been an on-going process since Gale the Mountainlair." double header against University of Maryland run to put the Bison up 7-2. Espinales later scored on Hawks' C Nathan Catlett announced his intentions to Dakich inherits a team that lost a at Eastern Shore (2-25, 2-10 MEAC) Sunday, Craddock (8.80 ERA, 2-4) shook off a shaky Hays' passed ball to make the score 5-4. retire in mid-February. WVU's frrst school-record 20 games last season and the Bison (6-24, 6-4 MEAC) ran away with outing at George Washington last Wednesday, to The Bison did not put the game away until the choice, Bob Huggins, turned down a and finished just 1-15 in the Big East. both games 16-2 and 13-8 by posting more runs post a five inning gem over the Hawks. The bottom of a chaotic 6th inning. With runners on lucrative contract offer from WVU, The team's leading scorer and than they have in their past five games. freshman allowed two "!ns in the first off a pair first and second, Burris' single to left drove in choosing to stay at Cincinnati where rebounder, Chris Moss, will be lost to of doubles, but held UMES scoreless over the • With one out and the bases loaded on three a rnn but Hawks' LF Bryan Barnes misplay of he and his family have lived for 13 graduation along with guard Lionel walks, Remer (.231, 3 HR) blasted Hawks RHP next four innings with a seven strikeout perfor­ the ball sent in the second run. A booted ball mance. years After numerous interviews, Armstead and center John Oliver. Edward Harris' fastball over the left centerfield by 3B Mills sent Burris home and put Sneed on Pastilong and Hardesty decided on However, point guard Tim Lyles will wall to end the game after UMES' half of the In the second game, LHP Omar Raheem was first, extending the inning for a pair of singles Dakich. return from a knee injury that forced frame due to the 12-run mercy rule. The game touched early on as the Hawks scored three 1" by Espinales and Derek Brown. C Charles "I think we have a wonderful coach to him to miss the entire 2001-02 sea­ marked the frrst time the rule has been invoked inning runs off five walks and sloppy defense. Maclin picked up the runs with a double off the head our men's basketball team. I also son. this season on behalf of the Bison, though After Raheem issued 2 two-out walks, 2B Robert left center wall. Hawks' 3B Robert Benak air­ think he will not only be a winner, but "I, as a basketball coach, cannot play umpires have called two other games due to Shaw scored from third on C David Durand's mailed lB Alex Bean's grounder past frrst base he will be a very student-centered per­ slow. I cannot stand playing slow and I opposing teams' offense. passed ball and SS Charles Pickard scored on a but nailed incoming RF Walter Wilson at home son, which I believe is increasingly cannot stand being boring and I can't The timely homer breaks up the shortstop's wild pitch. DH Edward Harris drew the fifth to end the inning with the Bison up 13-4. becoming the hallmark of West Vir­ stand being around dead people. As a woes at the plate. "Truthfully, I just needed to walk of the inning and later scored as lB Ben­ UMES would not fade away quietly, howev­ ginia University ... He comes to us basketball program, we will play very, hit," said Remer, who had hit .300 through the jamin Mills' pop up fell in shallow right field er in the top of the final inning. Reliever Thomas with a very strong background, a very very fast," said Dakich. "Defensively we first nine games of the season but has seen his between three Bison fielders. Savage walked two batters and loaded the bases experienced background. We were will play man-to-man defense and who­ average steadily decline. "In my slump it felt Howard answered the runs with a four-run 3,ct when a ground ball tipped off 3B Brad Burris' able to offer a package that I believe ever is going to be on the court is going to good to get that hit, ·but I still don't feel com­ inning, ignited by lB Alex Bean's leadofftriple glove rolled past the bag. Hawks' 3B Benak was fair and competitive and incen­ be on the court because they play defense fortable with my swing yet." to the right field wall, who was later brought in atoned for his error with a two-out double that tive-based. This has been a very pub­ and because they nm. Holding on to a 3-2 lead, Howard bats came by 3B Brad Burris' sacrifice fly to center. CF scored all three runners. Savage ended the lic process. It is one that, in the long "If they do not play defense and they do alive in 3,ct inning with IB David Durand's Keith Sneed singled then stole second and third threat and the game inducing Greg Kitchen's run, has benefited the athletic depart­ not nm, they will not play. There's a per­ grounder to short. ment greatly. I think there is a deter­ ception when you come from Indiana mination at the University and across with coach Knight that you play slow, the state to support the department and that's certainly not the case. My per­ and that has been one of the byprod­ sonality, I enjoy having a good time. I ucts of this search process," said enjoy laughing and joking around, and orts Hardesty. part of a good time, occasionally, is Dakich, 39, was previously an assis­ yelling and screaming on the sidelines at Jeffries ready and has a ranch in the El Dorado area. Malone tant under Bob Knight at Indiana for the refs, but that is part of life as a to declare for DULUTH, Ga. - Retief has another season beyond this one, worth about 12 years before becoming the head coach." NBA draft Goosen knows how to bounce back $20 million in salary, remaining on his current from disappointment, which he contract with the Jazz. The filing period for BLOOMING­ showed again Sunday in the Bell­ Arkansas' November election has closed, so the TON, Ind. -Indi­ South Classic. Goosen won for the next time anyone could run for the office is in A Few Thoughts About the ana forward Jared second time in an American tour­ 2006. Current Gov. Mike Huckabee, a Repub­ Jeffries will nament, overcoming a dismal start lican, is seeking a second term. If he wins, he Homestretch Of the NBA Season announce Monday to put away Phil Mickelson and would be barred by term limits from rumting his intention to claim a four-stroke victory over again in four years. enter the NBA Jesper Parnevik. Goosen closed And the Howard Semester draft, a source told with a 2-under 70 in difficult con­ Snyder teaming up with BET executive ESPN's Dick ditions on the TPC at Sugarloaf, From Column, Bl Vitale Jeffries, finishing at 16-under Redskins owner Daniel Snyder told The the frrst three teams I listed, there might a bit of doubt about the last one. After who just finished 272.Parnevik, who posted 65 early Washington Post that he's teaming up with all the Sixers are fighting "for playoff position at the bottom of the Eastern Confer­ his sophomore in the day for a 276, wasn't even Black Entertainment Television founder and ence, and have never displayed the dominance they exuded last season. However, season, was held around when the winner finished. chief executive Robert L. Johnson in the hope anybody that has watched the Sixers play this season can see that they have retained in single figures in Mickelson appeared to be of purchasing a major league team and bring­ the confidence that made them such a feared team in the East last season. Whether both the national championship and semifmals Goosen's main challenger, starting the final ing it to Washington. "We're a force that knows it was Iverson's comments downplaying the success of the New Jersey Nets before games. The Big Ten's player of the year is round two strokes back. The left-hander briefly sports, marketing and television," Snyder told hitting them with a 46-point outburst, or the even keel the team has maintained despite expected to be drafted - possibly as a lottery claimed the lead, only to fade to a 73 and wind the newspaper Friday. "We can be a powerful the removal of their fiery star, the Sixers are still considered the team to beat in the pick - but some have expressed concerns up five shots behind." OPhil did not play as well force in the effort to get a baseball team here and East because of their confidence and ability to win. The Lakers, Spurs, and Pistons about his strength. Earlier last week, Jeffries said as he would have liked," Goosen said. "I was make it successful. I think we're a good fit." all have this swagger and confidence, and each team is primed for their playoff run, he would make his announcement one way or just trying to hang in there." Snyder, 37, bought the Redskins and the team's like a student preparing for finals. the other on Monday, adding at the time: "I'm stadium from the estate of the late Jack Kent The fmal group of teams and students are the ones that everybody loves to hate. not leaning either way right now. I'll talk to the Malone mulling run for governor 1n• Cooke for an NFL-record $800 million in 1999. Teams like the Mavericks, Kings, Nets and Celtics. Teams whose freewheeling styles NBA people, I'll talk to people who I trust. Arkansas, Utah Johnson, 55, one of the most successful black are fun to watch, but ultimately just won't be able to take them the distance. We'll have to get an idea of a couple of things." businessmen in the country, founded BET in We all know students like this. They're the ones who stumble around the Towers The 6-foot-10 Jeffries has demonstrated he can LITTLE ROCK-NBA star Karl Malone is 1982. He sold the company in November 2000 on the weekends infused with their drug of choice, yet somehow manage to stumble post up like a big man and handle the ball like considering running for Arkansas governor to Viacom for $3 billion, walking away with into class fifteen minutes late on test day. They are the ones who always organize a guard. He also considered entering the NBA when he retires from basketball. His agent, $1.5 billion in Viacom stock and a five-year study sessions the day before the test, and then show up with an empty notebook ready draft last season. If Jeffries does leave, he would Dwight Manley, confrrmed Friday that Malone contract to continue as BET's chief executive. to take notes and formulate a cheating strategy. These students and teams are the become the second Hoosier in two years to is thinking about such a race, though he has no "If Dan and I get hold of a baseball team, it will ones we always suspect won't succeed, but would never want to bet against. All four declare early for the NBA draft. Kirk Haston left immediate plans to retire. He also has said he's be very interesting, with my background in of these NBA teams are among the leaders in their respective divisions, yet nobody last year after his junior season and was chosen pondering a run for governor of Utah, where he cable and his in marketing and advertising," seems to think they have a chance to make it to the Finals. I'm not sure if any of 16th by the Charlotte Hornets. now plays for the Utah Jazz. Manley said Mal­ Johnson told The Post. "We could put together them can do it, but it should be one hell of a ride. one is a "natural leader," and that he's looking a heck of an operation. Dan is a smart guy with Goosen rides BellSouth momentum to at politics because he "wants to help Arkansas Jots of ideas. ''This is something we're defmitely Augusta prosper through population growth and devel­ going to explore." opment." Malone, 38, was born in Louisiana ---~~-----~------

THEIIILLTOP TuEsDAY, APRIL 9, 2002 B3 Faculty Member Retires After Sunday at Chapel 32 Years of Service

BY KERRY ANN HAMILTON Hilltop Staff Writer

ula M. Jackson after hearing a radio advertisement for cafeteria workers at Howard University, she decided to apply, she was hired and served the university from 1969 until her retirement in Janu­ ary. Jackson was honored at her retirement celebration held in the Armour J. Blackburn Center over the spring break. Deborah Bruce, housekeeping supervisor at Slowe and Carver Halls, was one of the organizers a senti­ mental evening of farewell, which commemorated Jackson's contributions to her department, Environ­ ment and Management, Office of Residence life, and the university as a whole. Bruce characterized her former supervisor as stern, Eula M. Jackson Photo by Melanie Nesbitt ' but fair. "Ms. Jackson has been my supervisor for 12 years. Bishop John Bryant Presiding Prelate, 5th Episcopal District A.M.E. lar years of experience. There has been a loss in the Church in Los Angeles, CA gave a sermon on people who want to She is a woman of great integrity and respect for her quality of workers today. Many are not dedicated to a achieve success, but don't want to do the work to get there in Cram~ job. I felt that it was important that her retirement was career of employment they just move from job to job. I ton's Chapel Service Sunday. recognized after 32 years of dedicated service," Bruce will miss her, she was a co-worker and friend," Brahler said. said. yesterday's election. "I am no Wednesday is not feasible. A spe­ Jackson said she was moved by the retirement cele­ From Elections, Al longer the Election's Co-Chair. I cial fall election will have to be the Reverend James Coleman, PhD, Assistant Dean of brations. Residence Life expresses a similar sentiment. am a graduating senior. I have aca­ other option," Walker said. "I was speechless, the function made me feel very to 259 votes and Ravin edged out demic and other priorities to meet Stefanie Brown, current HUSA "Mrs. Jackson made invaluable contributions to Rey Castillo 267 to 259 votes. good. I thank Miss Mary Long and Deborah B1uce for Howard University, she was reliable and did work before I graduate on May 11th;· president, agrees that the prospect making the program such a success," Jackson said. Daniel Goodwin, Acting Assis­ beyond the call of duty," Coleman said. Walker said. of a spring election by the deadline The diligent retiree found ]earning the in and outs of tant Dean in the Office of the Jackson left an indelible mark on work study student According to the HUSA Consti­ is slim to none. the Capstone card dormitory access system one the Dean of Student Activities over­ Drake Washington. tution, General Elections are to be "I would have to call an emer­ most challenging aspects of her tenure as Operations saw the counting of the votes and "Mrs. Jackson was very understanding of my needs held and finalized before the sec­ gency General Assembly meeting Manager. validated them as accurate. "The as a student. When I went to her for a job after other ond Wednesday in April. Walker to approve the budget, the repre­ "I remember when Mr. Keene would take me to the votes were counted twice to ensure departments gave me the run around she told me what feels that a special fall election is sentatives need at least two days meetings in the A-Building. I had not yet received any votes were correct, the highlighted I needed to do, because of her I am working her the only practical choice for elect­ notice. A special fall election has formal training; it was a challenge for me. I later mas­ sheets, the sign in cards and the today," said Washington, a junior psychology major. ing the 2002-2003 HUSA Presi­ to be held. There is no transition tered it and was able to train others," Jackson said. number of votes cast all matched Jackson said she misses the University, but she dent and Vice-President. [for the two staffs]. This puts stu­ Ann Brahler, Assistant Director of Environmental up. The numbers are accurate to dent government back," Brown remains occupied. She is now involved with her grand­ "In order for a new election [to Management describes Jackson as an industrious our knowledge," Goodwin said. child's school and is also involved with the Order of . be held], the General Assembly said. worker. Khalfani Walker, who served as Eastern Star Prince Hall Affiliation where she served will have to approve the funds, the The current HUSA administra­ "Workers like Mrs. Jackson are hard to find. It will co-chair of the General Elections tion's term ends on May 11. as the Past Matron Gethsemanine Chapter III. Committee declared that he no booths and machines will have to certainly be challenging to find a successor with simi- longer serves in that capacity after be acquired, the venues will have to be booked. An election by

am just disgusted. I mean, I know people may have The shoe lies on three feet: the parents, the girl, and but it's still the same thing. You were underage, and From R. Kelly Al weird sexual fantasies but if you get off on that then R Kelly (if this is him). I still remember driving to get you knew what you were doing. set up of the tape is like this. R Kelly (or someone you are sick. breakfast and one caller saying he is so wrong. Yes he Does this mean I condone this? No, but I think it is who looks like him) has sex with this girl while she She surely didn't as she kneeled their petrified and may be sick in the head, but yet this girl new what she a major problem when like one of the callers called in calls him "daddy", and he moans. He also urinates on then just took it. Ok if this is true, then that was some­ was doing, and she really knew what she was doing saying that America should make an example of R her, and masturbates in front of her eventually ejaculat­ one's daughter, and Sparkle's niece. Where were these when she took what looked like some crumpled money Kelly. Now though I am totally disgusted with what I ing on her. While in the background you hear music people when this was going down? I mean I believe it thanking him. I mean, whether she was an adult or not saw, I must say to fry the man would be unfair com­ from back in the day. had to be known, how could you not know about these she should have taken responsibility for her actions pared to the other sex offenders whQ are out running Kelly denies these charges, but I stiJl don't know escapades? since her parents didn't. our streets. how he could. It might not be him but the close ups I mean I work in the industry and have seen some For those however who chastise her in this compro­ My theory is this, if this is true, these girls were are too convincing. If this is a set up, I will take my bizarre stuff. I have heard the stories of people receiv­ mising situation, don't let me take you back to high pissed, (literally) when they saw they weren't getting a hat off, shirt, hell everything to the culprits. I think ing special favors but I can •t excuse it. As I give props school. Yes. you were a junior in high school and record deal, and tried to get even. This goes to show celebrities need to start taking this pill called responsi­ for people doing their thing, I will never condone some guy in college wanted your number and you gave you that compromising yourself, will only get you bility. And I think a dose of this medicine is long over­ something like this to get a record deal. I mean why it to him. And you two went out on a date and back to pissed on so don't be pissed off. due. I am not holier than tbou myself, but if this is not go on fear factor.? If you want it tbat bad to get his place. WeH money may not have been involved but true, and R Kelly urinated on someone to get off, tben I signed then you have just signed your life away. it's the same thing. You may not have been urinated on

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• • /an_ gazh_a/ A Section Devoted to the Fine Arts, Entertainment and Self Expression Polk County, Hurston's Aries (3/21-4/19) Hidden Treasure Shines on The beginning of the week has you feeling edgy. Expect Friday to be niore relaxing. Saturday will call for you to handle errands The Arena Stage and other personal business. Taurus (4/20-5/20) People will test your patience on Wednesday. Be prepared to BY KERRY-ANN HAMILTON e Hilltop Staff Writer have to tell someone off. For all you single Tauruses, be pre­ pared to meet someone new on Saturday. You will come across ora Neale Hurston's Polk County is as being domineering but that's why the individual will be attract­ absolutely scintillating. The ener­ ed to you. getic musical had the audience snap­ e ~.. ping their fingers and tapping their feet to the soulful southern blues. Gemini (5/21-6/21) Polk County is said to be hidden in the mossy Playing mind games is something you enjoy doing-although you woods of South Central Florida, the itinerant won't admit it. You have a lot on your mind right now and you sawmill camp is a cradle for the working blues. are second-guessing a possible relationship in the making. Days may be owned by the quarters boss, but nights belong to the singer, guitar pickers, and piano players. The play highlights key aspects of the African American culture. Polk County Cancer (6/22- 7/22) was an unpublished literary gem by Anthro­ Your lucky day this week is Wednesday. Expect a lot of good pologist, novelist, folklorist, and playwright news and compliments. Friday finds you moping around the Husrton and Dorothy Waring, this gem was house and Saturday finds you going on a crowded outing you • shined, adapted and directed by Kyle Donnelly. Zora Neale Hurston regret going to. You absolutely cannot stand large crowds. The characters endure love, passion, disap­ tered as unpublished during most of the 20th pointment, and the ranges of emotion. The char­ century. acters spend their leisure time delving into the In conjunction with the critically acclaimed blues as a means of comfort and solace to help media opening of Zora Neale Hurston's Polk Leo (7 /23-8/22) them through all their ups and downs. County on April 5th, Arena Stage, Howard Uni­ Your jealous nature will cause you to experience slight embar­ The band sitting the comer of the stage was versity, the Smithsonian Institution Anacostia rassment later on this week. People who you think are your the source of beautiful traditional music which Museum and the Center for African American enriched each scene. The humorous dialogue History presented friends will discuss you behind your back. gave the audience bundle of laughs especially a-two day celebration of Hurston and her dra­ between Gin Hammond (Leafy Lee) and Perri matic work. Gaffney who played Dicey Long. "I am in the B Hurston entered Howard University in 1920 Virgo (8/23-9/22) class, I will Be here while you are here and Be and studied on and off for the next four years You finally decide to take on the other job offer that you really here while you are gone," Lee said to Long. while working as a manicurist to support her­ wanted. Old friends invite you on a trip but you reject their offer. The struggles and tension comes to the fore self. Her first published story appeared in as Leafy Lee comes to Polk County, a white Howard University's literary magazine in 1921. You've outgrown them and wish to move on to better things. lady originally from the South visits Polk Coun­ Hurston went on to publish what is considered ty from New York with the home of learning her greatest novel, Their Eyes were Watching 0 how sing the blues and also confides in Harriett God. Foy, Big Sweet, that she was also in search of I recommend Polk County as a must see; Libra (9/23-10/22) her father. showing at the Arena Stage/ Fichandler through ..Polk County0 comes fro1n the Harlem May 12. Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2:30pm and For all you single Libras-love is in the air. A friend introduces Renaissance that bloomed between the two 8pm, Sunday at 2pm and 7:30pm, Tuesday­ r you to their friend who's been checking you out for awhile. Be world wars. It went to the library in 1944. Wednesday at 7:30pm, Thursday at 8pm. 1101 prepared to go out and have fun. Don't be surprised if you wake Researchers found it in 1997 with nine other Sixth St. SW. 202/488-3300 up late for work/ class the next morning. Hurston plays among 450,000 typescripts regis-

Play Review 0 Scorpio (10/23-11/21) A friend from out of state will come aTJd visit. Make plans to go to a club you've never been to. Your taste for the finer things in Once on · s Island life causes you to spend what you don't have this week. Thurs­ s day will be a social day for you. COMPILED BY STAFF REPORTS

Colorful costumes, vibrate singing and a Sagittarius (11/22-12/21) time-honored storyline helped the director The person you've had a crush on seems to have disappeared transform a production of Lynn Ahrens and C Stephen Flaherty's Tony Award-Winning from the face of the earth. Friday will be the day that the both of ''Once on This Island" into a masterful musical you will see and actually spend some time together. at Howard's Ira Aldridge Theater.The produc- tion is part of the 3,d Annual Memorial Pro­ duction dedicated to play director Beverly Gail 0 . Barnes Kelch, a Howard alumnus. Once on Capricor11 ( 12/22-1/19) This Island is a fairy tale, loosely based on the You will go through a lot of self-discovery this week. Be pre­ Disney classic " A Little Mermaid, with a bit pared to be the center of attention. You will receive an authorita­ of meat on its bones. Like the best fables, it doesn't exactly wind up on a happily-ever­ tive position in whatever job you are seeking. after note. The island in question is divided along racial lines, with a ruling upper class of Fran­ "The Gods," who both answer prayers and Aquarius (1/20-2/18) cophiles and a peasant class "black as coal, and shatter hopes. They're all played by fine actors: You and your sweetie will cook a romantic meal together. Don't low as dirt." Mike Malone directs and choreo­ Will Pailen as Papa Ge, god of death; Leroi be surprised if the two of you plan or end up going on a weekend graphs a strong cast led by Folarni Ankoanda­ Simmons as Agwe, god of water; Mckenzie Thompson as Ti Moune, an orphan found Frye as Asaka, earth goddess; and Tryphena trip together. stranded in a tree after a flood by an elderly Wade as Erzulie, goddess of love, who gives couple, Mama Euralie (Ameerah Muhammad) one of the best tunes, "The Human Heart," a and Tonton Julian (Nicholas R. Grant). Ti inspiring in.terpretation. s Moune, played as a child by Cheryl Blair, Thompson is winning as Ti Moune, and Pisces ( 2/19-3/20) grows into a winsome young woman with her sports a blazing costume fit for an island peas­ eye on a better life. Wben a wealthy young ant. Most of the production is so well designed. A good friend does you a favor that will come in handy. You will man, Daniel (LC Harden), is injured in a car The set by Michael C. Stepowany turned the find yourself immersed in a lot of leisure reading. This upcoming accident, she sees her chance and nurses him auditorium into the tropics, giving the play an Sunday will be a relaxing day for you. faithfully. But when she follows him back to authentic Caribbean atmosphere. Anthony his side of the island, she finds that she can Booker's musical direction and Malone's excit­ Compiled by Leesa Davis, Hilltop Staff Writer. never aspire to be more than his mistress. It's a ing choreography are all solid. This tuneful bittersweet old story, even in this relatively score lingers in the mind long after the "Once upbeat version. There are lots of references to On This Island" touches have faded.

But, who am I to criticize your fancy Put that on the side though if you be filled with this revelation title, forget, \Vords of Thunder Of what• has come to be And big staff You welcomed me to the drive-thru Or is that an extra special order that Of what He wants you to see Be careful now for my words no Jsee you employ flunkies, And all those other people who and asked for my order, I can't have my way? But read these words with care longer asunder Now that I'm not, flock to you With that voice of yours of course You know what, just don't worry There are many who will fear Bang! Here comes my poetic thun­ Tucked away in your nice, little I'm just a student you can, about it, For the words you are about see der haven A struggling poet Now, this is what I want, Just give me a cheeseburger with a May be a mirror image of thee The words like lightening will p:>ming out only when the help gets Wbo's not a flunkie I'll take a big, black man, coke. So I suggest you fmd something astound lhiJlgs wrong One who's smart and caring, strong to hide under Those close minds have bound !,lever getting your hands dirty, -Sunday Black Not to mention handsome, - Yolanda Douglas Bang! Here comes my poetic thun­ I'm just a pen in God's hand l)on't expect any accolades or hon- Oh yeah, make him tall and strong, der To make you understand pts, With a sense of community, That He demands 13eeause you and I both know you Loves and cherishes his mother, By Nadine Bascombe, School of No..... commands l!on't do what you say, Has a good relationship with his Allied Health Your attention pr say what you do, father, Like heavy clouds, your mind will IJ(jusl do And no kids,

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Stolen Treasures: Howard Women Speak Out Haiku #85 On their Lives After Being Raped

rassment. By ALYSHA COBB They need to report the crime The mor11ing sun Hilltop Staff Writer to the police or, at the very least, a friend. When another student sounds magine getting a root canal without the numbing in the shower crying she lied aid of Novocain. This still could not live up to the and stated she had just lost a Bright rays busting eternal pain of women who live with the scars of family member discovered rape. The trauma is far from temporary- the scars McQueen. "It took me a while through the blinds last forever and the still waters under the seemingly nor- · before I finally hit my ground ma! surface run deep. Most women who are survivors of zero and could not take it any rape will note it as one of the most horrific experiences more," said McQueen. Let me sleep 'til 9 of their lives. "I finally called my sister at Despite the amount of time that has passed since the Georgetown, and just broke rape occurred, the memories of the event continue to haunt down and told her everything. its victims. The survivor's way of life is not the only thing My sister became my strength." -Sonji affected - so is their self worth, the way they view and However, life became an uphill interact with men, and they often feel guilty about becom­ battle form that point on. Feel­ ing a victim of such a heinous crime. ings of guilt began to set in and According to the National Black Women's Health McQueen had a hard time blam­ My shout outs never end. Jon you ge Project and the DC Rape Crisis Center one woman is ing anyone but herself. "I did raped every two minutes, and attempt at rape occurs every not want to have him arrested," one even though you didn't include me three minutes, black women are more prone to being vic­ McQueen stated adamantly. "I in yours last week. Engage looks r tims of sexual assault - approximately 40% of black was so afraid about what people women have had a coercive sexual experience before the would think about me." good Jezzy. You held it down(The so age of 18. The saddest part of these situations is that 80 The justice system did noth­ percent of rape victims and survivors are assaulted by peo­ ing to ease her mind. Her of sam is still looking for you). Ker.t}I ple they have come to know and love - husbands, assaulter received a sentence of boyfriends, fathers, stepfathers, and more often that not just 15 years with a possibility of 'Ann was staff writer of the week. Seo the live in boyfriends of the mothers. parole after seven. "I was thanks for the extra work man. Alysha, According to the Crime Victims Research and Treat­ repulsed even more when I 'Nas ment Center 12.1 million women have been raped, at a told he would not receive more I apologize about your name being rate of 700,000 a year. Moreover, college students are than the standard sentence. I felt definitely not left out of the loop - I in every 4 of these there should have been more - off of the story. Check 1t out today victims is a college student. Vast October, Ella there just had to be," said McQueen*, a Howard University student in the School McQueen. "I have to live with *names changed for protection of interviewers though. Leesa thanks for conun of Business, felt like a piece of her soul was ripped from this feeling the rest of my life. He only has to feel guilty through. Brak, Bones, Apple and every her chest. for seven years - if he even feels guilty at all." She was returning from a date with a platonic friend In order to assist rape survivors, society must body else thanks a bunch. Ifl forgot any­ when he tried to persuade her to have sex \\'ith him. She come face to face with the fact that rape is a vio­ protested, but her drunken mate refused to take "no" for lent crime - it is not committed out of passion or body I get two more chances. an answer. He proceeded to rape McQueen as her cries love,just hate. Through penetration, sexual assault, for help went unheard. "I felt like I was screanring so loud or sodomy the rapist is after control. f 'arnily sup­ Note: The Hilltop is running this that the windows were going to break," said a misty eyed port is vital to recovery. story again because the authors McQueen in a recent interview. After trying to fight off Essentially, it is the key to breaking the silence TheE.I.C such a brutal attack, she just began to sob uncontrollably. that has cursed this crime. If you are a survivor, do name was omitted the last time. We When she finally broke away all she could do was run not bold back or be fooled into thinking you are - as fast as possible, all the way home. "I must have just strong enough to endure alone. Seek help at a coun­ apologize for the confusion. sat in the shower for at least two hours, just crying and seling service, a church, a family member, or a scrubbing-I just wanted to get his smell off of my skin." friend. It is the only way to become a survivor and According to the DC Rape Crisis Center, this is one of break free. the crucial moments of recovery. Victims do not need to be left alone-this may result in feelings of guilt or embar-

' ' II B6 TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002 THEIIILLTOP Penn State Students Strive for College Cash Flow

don't get that much in loans," she said. during summer breaks and/or during the When he graduates, Leiser will not be Chris Chelko (junior-photojournalism) meets By Thomas Bassinger Though she does not get as much aid as semester to pay their way through school. alone. In May 2001, the median loan debt for educational expenses differently than most Daily Collegian (Pennsylvania State U.) some other students, Rak is one of the 7 4 per­ Michael Desmond, co-owner of the Hotel baccalaureate student aid borrowers at Penn other students. His mother works for the cent of Penn State students who receive some State College and Company, 100 W. College State was $17,453, according to the Office of University Park Allocation Committee, so he (U-WIRE ) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - form of financial aid, according to the 2000- Ave., which includes the Corner Room and Student Aid report. Of the 6,661 students who receives a 75 percent discount on tuition. After Pennsylvania State University Presi­ 01 Annual Report of the Office of Student the Allen Street Grill, said his restaurants graduated, 66 percent received financial aid. In addition to the discount, Chelko said that dent Graham Spanier warned of a tuition Aid. receive 1,000 applications during the first Katie Bradley (sophomore-journalism), an while he was growing up his father started an increase "higher than what we would like to The report also stated that federal aid for three days of the Fall Semester. 1'he vast out-of-state student, is also concerned about education fund and deposited money into see" in February, more and more Penn State the 2000-01 academic year totaled more than majority of his employees are students, and how she is going to pay for her tuition. the fund every year. students are faced with the question of how $289 million. getting hired there is competitive, Desmond "I work constantly through the summer to · "Had we not had the discount, I wouldn't to meet the extra costs. Robert Snyder, assistant director of fman­ said. pay for fall and spring, and then I'm broke by have been able to pay for more than one year Undergraduate tuition per semester can cial aid, said the Office of Student Aid is one Desmond said his student employees work the following summer. and I have to do it all of college," Chelko said. cost as much as $7,752 for in-state students of the first offices families go to when they an average of 15 to 20 hours a week. over again," she said. When students' bank accounts begin to and $15,886 for the 23 percent of students come to Penn State. "In my book, they're superstars," he said. Mark Demyanovich (sophomore-premed­ dwindle, looking downtown for a job is often who come from out of state, and is likely to "Often, families have no concept of how "Most of us here (at the Hotel State College icine), also an out-of-state student, works at the first thing they do. increase by at least IO percent, according to much college costs, and when they're told it and Company) were former students and area hotels during the semester for spending, Toni D' Agostino, cashier manager of Spanier. Students are expressing concerns costs $15,000 to $20,000, they're like, 'Oh realize how hard it is to do well in school and money. In previous summers, he has worked McLanahan's Downtown Market, 116 S. about the hike. my God, I can't afford that,"' he said. be excellent at a job." as a research assistant for his father's con­ Allen St., said 90 percent of the store's Robin Rak ( sophomore-crime, law and Average tuition and fees for four-year pub­ Nick Leiser (junior-biobehavioral health) sulting frrm. employees are students. justice), whose parents have helped pay for lic universities increased at a rate almost rec~ntly applied to the Allen Street Grill. He Demyanovich said he is on his own for the Though students work an average of 12 to her education, understands how difficult it is three times that of inflation during the 2001- said he applied because he was looking for a most part, but his father helps all he can. 15 hours a week, the store experiences a for her parents to come up with the additional 02 academic year, according to the College way to chip away at the debt he has accu­ "He just wants me to see how it is and ease phenomenal student turnover near the end of funds. Board. mulated through school loans. me into the harsh, harsh world,"' he said. the semester. "It's kind of frustrating because it's hard Because tuition rates are steadily increas­ ") have to make the money to pay off the "They just found that having a job was too for my parents to pay tuition now, because I ing and aid is limited, many students work loans I've taken out for school," he said. State College Area High School graduate much," she said. NoU. aryland Students Charged in Rte. 1 Riots

dropped. different agencies, but Clark could not are all between 18 and 23 years old, said Uni­ body feels really good about the collabora­ About 10,000 fans flooded Route 1 and Fra­ explain why the two students were arrested versity Police spokesman Paul Dillon. tion that went on." By Tom LoBianco ternity Row on Monday night, starting small but not charged. · Vice President for Student Affairs Linda Officers from the Maryland National-Capi­ The Diamondback (U. Mary land) bonfrres and not dispersing until early Tues­ College Park Bicycles was hit hardest, as Clement said she heard reports of people tal Park and Planning Commission, Maryland day morning. looters smashed two plate-glass windows strolling through downtown College Park State Police Department, Greenbelt Police Prince George's County Police arrested seven and assaulted store manager Chad Kayser. while the game was happening and knew Department and University Police protected (U-WIRE ) COLLEGE PARK, Md. -Offi­ people and filed charges against five, none Looters stole 30 bikes and damaged about most students were watching the game. the campus, while the Prince George's Coun­ cers were assaulted, students were tear­ of whom were students. two dozen in the store, causing about $50,000 "I think there were people who came to Col­ ty Police Department and the Prince George's gassed and a store was looted Monday night, At a press conference Tuesday, Prince in damage. lege Park with mayhem in mind," Clement County Sheriff's Office coordinated cover­ but no charges have been filed against any George's County Police Chief Gerald Wilson University Police arrested eight people Mon­ said. age of downtown College Park, said Uni­ students at the University of Maryland. told reporters county police arrested nine day night and filed charges against all eight, Despite the number of arrests, Clement said versity Police spokeswoman Maj. Cathy Sixteen people, two of whom were students, people in connection with Monday night's none of whom were students. University she was pleased with the collaboration Atwell. were arrested on or near the campus after the postgame riot and that three were students. Police arrested two juveniles for disorderly between the law enforcement agencies Mon­ Maryland State Police arrested one person, men's basketball team won the NCAA cham­ Prince George's County Police spokesman conduct, one from Walkersville, Md., and day. who was not a student, for hitting a state pionship Monday night. The charges against Cpl. Robert Clark said it's possible Wilson another from Frederick. The other six arrest­ "I think it's remarkable, the spirit was real­ trooper in the face with a two-by-four. the two students, however, have been was speaking about a collection of arrests by ed came from different areas of Maryland and ly wonderful," Clement said. "I think every- • Recent Suicides at U. Penn Not Part of a end, Experts Say

By Madlen Read Penn or nationwide, according to experts. ic national and global events of this year, suicide, and whether there's a trend in that." stein. Daily Pennsylvanian (U. Pennsylvania) Counseling · and Psychological Services there have been no national trends describ­ Suicide is currently the second leading "The reasons why people kill themselves Director Ilene Rosenstein noted that while ing a rise in suicides among college stu­ cause of death for college students in the are more psychological, more interpersonal," (l,J -WIRE) PHILADELPHIA - This two cases of suicide within one academic dents. United States, but the rate of suicide on col­ Rosenstein said, citing feelings of isolation, week's news of the death of Wharton senior year is certainly unusual and distressing, it '' "At this time, no one is rep~rting that," she lege campuses is nevertheless below the the desire to gain control over one's life and Electra Bynoe brought about feelings of . does not necessarily show an emerging pat­ said. national average. the need to be heard as frequent explanations shock, sadness and loss among members of tern. Psychology Professor Robert DeRubeis "And our campus is even lower than for suicide. the University of Pennsylvania community. '"We haven't seen an increase [in student agreed that the recent suicides are worri­ many," Rosenstein said. "But any suicide is She added that in the 20-24 year-old age But Bynoe's death, although the second suicides], per se," Rosenstein said. "But of some but do not signal a surge. unacceptable." group, common reasons are "to avoid a death on campus in less than six months to course, it's always shocking to the commu­ "'Iwo doesn't make a trend," DeRubeis So while two suicides in one academic painful realization about one's self and to join be ruled a suicide, is not an indicator of an nity when someone kills themself." said. "But what we should be concerned year may seem like a lot, the cases must be a loved one who has passed away." increasing trend in student suicide rates at Rosenstein also said that, despite the trag- about is factors that lead students to commit considered individually, according to Rosen- ' •

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