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VOLUME 83, No. 12 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1999 http://hilltop.howard.edu Students Gear NCAA Up for Last Violations Homecoming Allegeged OfMillennium
By Jo,;11,1.1. Wm [I OCK Mens Basketball, Base Hilltop Staff Writer ball Questioned Today marks the beginning of the • By KJ\IOTIIY K. BROW' last Howard l:ni Managing Editor versicy Homecom ' ing ofthe 20th cen In the mid.I of walk-on tryouLs for the tury. Between now men's basketball team. Howard Universi and next Sunday, ty is curremly conducting an internal alumni. entertain investig;11ion of possible secondary ers, innuential NCAA ruk, violation, 111 both men's bas leaders, family, and ketball aml baseball team,. friends totaling a Howard has recei,..:d a le1ter from che close 10 80,000 w,11 Vil;Pho«, NCAA about 11, baseball program, ,aid be on campus, Rob Hall, Director of Uni,ersicy Communications I lomecoming chair Homecoming offi Donna Brock. According 10 Uni,-ersicy cials said. oflicials, che allegations arc concerned "The whole world i, going 10 be here," with the use of ineligible players a few said Roh Hall. Chairman of the Home years ago and were raised before the coming Steering Commiuee. Bison's Mid Eastern A1htc1ic Conference For some alumni revisiting the Univer Dt.MURSES ~ championship lase year. sity the experience may be excrnordinary: II is belie,-ed that the possible viola but for 1hose presently enrolled at Howard tions wilh the men's basketball team the annual event will be more routine - Pbolo Bi Tr
Shuttle Buses THIS District Protesters Assail Congress on Initiative By APRIi.i. 0. TUR'
By KEI.LI D. Esn:1ts fi1h described the weekend as a "pre unile," she said. Prcs1011-Killingham A,s1. Campus Ediior cursor 10 unificmion." sal on the panel discussing the tal - Derric Heck. FAMU's Vice Presi ented tenth phenomenon and 1he use dent of Student Government, said of religions. cuhure and langu~ges 10 he Howard University 1ha1 the cvenl uplifted minds and adopl a unified struggle. She said S1uden1 Association made people think. "They broughl in she is looking forward lo the sympo sponsored the lhree-day some grea1 people," he said. "There sium in lhe spring. HBCU Fall Symposium is a 101 of history. It makes me know Melanie Forbis, a sophomore psy on "Bridging the gap 1ha1 I have lo read and ii makes me chology s1uden1. modern1ed 1he panel be1ween Africa and 1he Diasporn" want to read." discussion that Preslon-Killingham last weekend. The Keyno1e Speaker of the event. sat on. Forbis became involved in Marilyn Hoosen. prcsidenl of Shckem Ur Shekem Ra Un Nefcr 1he symposium after seeing a flyer on HU$A. said thar 1he conference was Amen I. addressed nn audience of HUSA:s office·• a necessi1y and !here will be more 10 appro.tima1ely 80 people on Samrday "I go1 i,wolved because I think it is come in the fumre. "We must begin aflernoon abou1 the imporlruice of the an importanl issue," Forbis said. She 10 open up the minds and hearls of unificalion of Africans across lhe wishes that her fellow studenh would our students 10 look al the black com world. Amen is the Shekem Ur have fell the same. "I w~, really dis munily in a global perspec1ive," she Shekcm, meaning the King of Kings. couraged wi1h the turnout," she said. said. "If we don't, the objecl 1oward of 1he Ausar-Ausel Society lnterna- "All HBCUs arc 10 be involved. and uni1y will be in vain." 1iom~. The society was founded by I feel that Howard didn't represent'' S1uden1s of 01her HBCUs and Amen and is a Pan-African spiri1ual Howard students in anendance members of 1he communi1y came 10 organiza1ion. besides 1hose who were affiliated discuss 1he impor1ance ofglobal uni Marilyn Prcston-Killingham. chair with HUSA were nearly nonexislenl. fica1ion of people of African descent man of 1he People's Cen1er Council Forty people pre-registered for the "I see 1his even, as a stepping of the Provisional Governmen1 of1hc even1. a number 1ha1 included s1u stone," said Shula Myoli, an anendan1 Republic of New Afrika, said 1hat 1hc den1s from Howard. six other HBCUs The I lo\lard Uni\crsit) Student Association opon><>rtd the th1tt•dlQ I IIICU Htll S) mpo,ium on "Bridging the~~~'!;,";'('Ir~ and lhe Diaspo~J .. la-st ~eeke11d in the Ulatkburn Center. of1he conference from Azania, South topics discussed m the symposium and 1he communi1y. Africa. "II is impor1an1 for Africans were well lhought out. and she was David Hawkins, chairman of the 10 gel 1oge1her once in awhile and impressed with the enlhusia.,m of the symposium comminee. said 1hey selves. "If you have noticed," he said. support her when ,he i, doing good be held on Lincoln Universi1y·scam• communicate. par1icipan1s. She said 1ha1 Unity sent ou1 lellel'\ 10 the schools anJ col "there is no one here:· things." pus fortwu days and Howard's for the "We have lo communica1e 10 uader 2000\ goal of uni1y is a pertinent leges. giving them 1wo weeks· no1ice Hawkins expressed fru,tration wi1h This ,ymposium is 1he firs1 of a bi las1 day. HUSA officials said that the sland our.,elves." said Jakan Grif idea. about the conference and asking the student body. saying 1ha1 "people annual event that will 1ravel 10 vari special gue\ls will include Lauryn fith. community affairs director for 'The Lime has come 10 reach all the them 10 spread 1he word 101he student are quick 10 poin1 ou1 1he bad 1hings ous HBCUs each seme>ler. For the Hill and Louis Farrakahn. FAMU's s1uden1 government. Grif- sons and daugh1ers of Africa and 10 body. Bui the facts speak for 1hem- abou1 Hoosen. bu1 they aren't here to spring semes1er, the symposium will Student Mothers Fight New Exchange Program in Negative Stereotypes at HU The Works for Improvement
By JONEI.LE Wnm.OCK the program.'' she said. "Being a par II is a very impor1an1 1ransilion for By J ONELLE W mTLOCK dent Scholarship for Education la Blair, a sophomore business Hilltop Staff Writer en1 insiills 1ime management." lhem." HiU1op Slaff Wriler Abroad. The Bailey scholar.,hip pro managemeni major. "I rcally want 10 Proving lhe negative stereotypes vides $500 per ,tudenl lo help go 10 Africa. probably in my junior In addition to everything. the molh Howard University's Task Force defray program cost<. ytar:• Shakir Jackson McDonald, a junior wrong is very importanl lo lhe group, ers arc supporting 1hemselvcs wilh• business manageme111 major, wa, said the mothers. who. ahhough on S1udy Abroad and fnlernational The financial a.,sistru1ce from the fn1erna11onal student 1\ronc 0111 governmental aid. because wel Exchanges is working lo improve program is exciting for sllldcots who McCanJ,es, • senior radio pi'.oJuc- Prom Queen, Homecoming Queen. responsible parents and dedicmed fare recipien1s cannot be full •lime an active student-a golden child. lhe sludy abroad program by devel travel abroad. 'The new CIEE pro 1ioo maJor. said he's e.,ci1ed about s1udcn1s. arc still faced with precon students. "l1 can happen 10 anyone," she said. ceh-cd notions, nega1ivi1y, assump- oping the Council on ln1erna1ional gran1 is a good idea." said senior the program. "Studying abroad '111e plan you have for yourself is dif 1ions and condescension. Jurmon said lhal the program is 1101 Education Exchange (CIEE) into international business major Kirk enhances your life, period.'" be ,;aid. designed as a welfare progrnm or a the largest sludy abroad organiia Oliver. who srudied in fap.\ll 1lu, "You shouldn·t confine yourself to ferent from the plan 1ha1 God has for Al limes. the students find it diffi you." "dead end." II provides hope. fai1h tion in the nation. summer wilho111 the benefi1 ofCIEE one place in the we>rld while )"Ou're euh to deal wi1h 1he reactions on and support for the students. he said. The primary focus of the Tusk assb1ance. 'The 1hou~nds of dol• in college." 1\vo infants slept soundly in 1heir campus. "ll's weird walking across Force, which is comprised of stu• lar., in bills are discouraging." Plans for the new program arc still sirollers Wednesday as their mothers the yard with a stroller.'' said Mc Wil Aid does come from the Evangeline dents, facul1y and ,rnff. b to anract When O)i\'t'r was prep,1rin!! 10 go in llie theory phase. The preliminary and six 01her women discussed 1he son. "And some buildings do11·1 have Cleage SUPERWOMEN socie1y. more underi:,raduale sluden1' to to Japan, he fu und ti lo be a do-ii• report tor dte Ta.,k Fom: on Study joys and difficuhics of being a Stu• elevators," however, a, it is funded with $20.000 den1-mu1her on Howard's campus. study abroad. Out of lhe 6,500 ,tu yourself process. "Doing 1he pro Abroad was deh~=d May 14. In it TI1e s1ereo1ypes applied 10 preg from Howard gradua1e Evangeline These SUPERWO\IEN Students Cleage. The money goes toward c.lenls who study ahroad each year. ces:,ing youl'\elf can frus1r,tte peo are rec'OmmeodatioM that colleges. United Providing Educational Rein nancies on campus are disturbing approximalely JO are Howard stu ple.'' he said. "lbere is no one place ,chnols. and dcpartmenh play and untrue. 1he group or mo1hers weekly stipends for up 10 S200 for forcemenis for Womanhood. Out student-mother,. dents. The goal is 10 have 25 perccni for you lo go to gel adequate a1ten larger role in study ll>road h also sianding Motherhood. Educa1ion. said. 'There are hard workers, hon of each gradun1ing class having tion in a timely fashion. Paperwork discusses intcrna1ional excban ,e. Jarmon :Lssem lhat 1he Universi1y and ·N· -dependence- meet every ors studenls, married women and sntdied abroad wilhin next three to is done all by yourself. you process related function, includmg linanc,al is n01 responsible for providing week in 1heir temporary loca1ion in working women in this group." clar five years. all of your applications, and Ms. aid. student records. and b.ealrh money. !hough some molhers feel the Human Resource Cen1er 10 inlk ified Julianna Fields. a junior music The advan1,1gc of 1he program. Aikens. the direc1or of the original issues. 11 says that funding from 1ha1 the Universily is 1101 living up 10 abou1 time management and mother 1herapy major. "\Ve are 1101 teens or sa,d '!'Jsk Force Director Dr Thsk Force, is only one person." foundntions. corporalion,. the gov hood. babies having babies." i1s promise 10 ma1ch Evangeline Antoine Garibaldi, Howard Uni Oliver is now considering travel ernmenl and individual dono" ts Chris1ina McWilson. a i;radua1ing Right now. lhe group is working 10 Cleage·s $20.000. versity Pro,u,1 and Chief Academ ing 10Africa 1hrough the new CIEE also a ne.:cuity. A final report will senior political science major. said creaiechild-carc programs. reaching Jarmon said 1ha1 "more money is ic Officer. is lhUI it ·'eliminates the program. which awards tra,cl gram, be produccJ by Dec. 3 I people have asked her how she could out 10 middle ,;chool and high school needed 10 expand on 1he con1ribu- task of self-hu111ing for cilics to participating undergraduate ,1u In the mean1imc, Oliwr. also a ,fare have dreams of graduate school ,1udc111s. The ,ocie1y also mee1s 10 1ions already made. The numbers of abroad." The program currenlly dcn1, tn prorrum, tn de\'eloping Student Group Coonlma1or, i~ pre ,then ,he now has a child. discu" !heir issue, with counselor mothers we can help depend, on the offers exchJnges 10 ~O coun1rie, countrte, such as ,\si,1. Africa. and ,enting a "One-Stop lnforrnalion •lris1a Carter. n senior sociology Audrey Luca,. amoun1 of funding we get Money i, Participanls of the CIEE are elit:•· Latin Amrrica. Forum'' on wurld s1udy and 1r:1vel major. was 1old 1ha1 no children had "The chemis1ry be1wcen Audrey nol available for all.'' Even the money ble for o,·er $ I00,000 in scholar Srudents are e,tr1:mely suppom,-c ~ov. 10 in BlackbuTJfs Gallery ever been in aucndance a1 a summer Lucas nnd the students is amazing." that is available rnkes a while 10 gel ,hips annually 1hrough the fn1erna of the new program. Loun!!e tmrn 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. It ,s program lhal would pay for her grnd• ,aid Dr. Chatle, Jarmon. associate 10 the mo1hers. he ,aid. "Because of tional Study Program Fund. 'The idea of 1he new e~changc catered lo businc" studcnh who ua1e s1udies. dean of the School of Aris nnd Sci Howard's bureaucrJcy, ii lakes lime Studenls will also be eligible for program makes me ,eriously con ha\'e already tra\'eled abroad bu1 i, "They tried 10 discourage me fmm ences. "The group discussions instill 10 process paperwork. The money is the Rober! B. Bailey Minority Sm- sider traveling abroad.'' said 'fami- op Students in the College of Pharmacy. Nurs,ng and Allied Hcahh Sci ences are invi1ed 10 1he college's Homecoming Round Up on'Friday a1 Dr. Warren Elliot Henry 5 p.m. in front of Founder's Library. Ticket, 10 homecoming events and Howard paraphernalia will be g1\'Cn away. By FARAII Ar-'TOl',E Nobel prize for the Mruc1ure of the atomic nucle compare scientific research facili1ies in differeni Hilhop Staffwriter us. areas. His journey look him 10 New York City. Howard Uniwrsity Dean Elected to 1\m Top P05ts wilh Graduate When asked abou1 how ii fcll 10 work among such Chicago. De1roi1. Pimburg. Philadelphia. and final Education Or~ani1.ations Al 93, Dr. Warren Ellio1 Henry is s1ill making renowned persons in the field of science Henry ly 10 Washing1on. D.C. plans 10 con1inue hi, contribution 10 the science said. "h fcl1 good lisiening 10 some ofthc,e Nobel His move lo Washington D.C. in I948 brought Dr. Orlando L. Tuylor. Dean of 1he Howard Universi1y Gradualc induslry. He ha., traveled around lhe counlry a, an pri1.c winners giving lectures. When I worked wi1h him to work in lhe Naval Research Laborn1ory 10 School. was recently elected 10 1wo major posihons in 1he graduate ambi1ious sludent and pmfe,,or laking hi, interests them, !hough. we were so very busy 1ha1 I didn't conduc1 research on superconduc1ivity. While in education communi1y He wa, elec1ed chair of the board of directors for in sciences lo another le\'el. One of 1he many slops have 1he hme to lhink about what wonderful pco· D.C .. he taught night classes in physic, al Howard 1he Council or Gradua1e School, and president oflhe Nor1hca,1crn on his journey has been a< a professor in the pie they were.'' Universily. Association of Gradua1e Schools. physics depar1men1 at Howard Universi1y. In 1997, Henry received an excellence award 10 Henry is very popular person among 1he facuhy As chair-elect of 1he CGS board of direc1ors. Dean Tuylor said he plans ~·J was al Howard University for aboul 29 years add 10 his collection of pres1igious awards. in the dcpar1mc111 of physics. even for physics and 10 coniinue 1he Council's ,,urk in addressing issues and trends in grad up un1il last year.'' a proud Henry said. "I have "He has tmveled around the country. has kepi astronomy professor Dr. Demetrius D. Venable. uate educaii,in in such critical areas as pos1baccalaurca1c cenificaiion e11joyed my work at Howard and I have had some himself updated on scientific advances 1hroughou1 who sinned teaching a1 Howard after Henry retired. programs. distance education. program effec1ivcnc" and divcrs,1y in very good s1uden1s:· his academic career, and has made his mark righ1 He knows that a mark has been left by this very gradua1e education. here in Howard's communi1y;· said senior physics In 1968. Henry was offered a full professorship accomplished individual. "Dr. Henry is a very major Bryan1 Lee. in the physics department at Howard. He later great person, very accomplished and very sup Po\lderpuff Football mugh1 courses on nuclearsys1ems in 1he School of Born near E\-crgrcen. Alabanin. in 1909. Warren por1i,·e of ini1ia1ivcs designed 10 suppon minori Come out and support Circle K's first powderpuff football game Salllr• Henry began his academic career as early as 1hrec day from t I a.m. to 5 p.m. at Greene Stadium. Help your community Engineering. ties," Venable said. years old when his parents. both school 1eachers. Even studen1s know of his legend. "I have heard while enJoymg food and fun. "Dr. Henry is a very positive person:· said Dr. took him 10 school with them. Anna J. Coble, a physics and astronomy faculty of Dr. Henry. I was told about how much he had Henry graduated from Tuskegee lns1i1u1e in I931 1raveled ru1d studied and received more majors and Wynton Marsalis Makes Surprise Visit to Fine Arts member. "He is outgoing. warm and very easy 10 with enough credi1s for three major. (ma1hema1- 1alk 10. He makes friends with all people. You arc minors than anyone I have ever heard of," said ics. English. and French) and three minors (physics. scnie>r physics major Hakim Laurence. Nikkia Harris was on her way lo class Monday morning when she jus1 as likely lo see him talking 101he custodian as chemistry. and German). lie financed his college noticed jazz grcn1 Wyn Ion Marsalis on his way 10 1he I0: IO a.m. you would as him talking with :1 Nobel prize recip education by working as a night wa1chman and by "He is considered a hero 10 many because of his Blacks in 1he Arts class. ien1." working in the pharmacy a1 1he Tuskegee Hospi passion for learning and especially because of his Marsalis. who wa.s in 1ow11 for a performance a1 the Kennedy Center, Apart from working with aspiring studenls ial. passion for keeping up with any new scien1ifie paid a visit 10 1he class 10 discuss the music indus1ry. The musician was around the country. Henry has had the oppor111ni- He taugh1 and served as a principal in a high advances.'' said junior engineering major Kia casually dressed in a ba.seball cap. jean shin and jeans. He spoke to 1he 1y 10 work wilh seveml Nobel prize winners. school in Atmore. Alabama. went back 10 school Smilh. class for about an hour. He worked wi1h Enrico Fermi. who received a ai Atlanm Uni\'crsity 10 refresh his scientific knowl Presen1ly. Dr. Henry is a professoremerilus in the "He explained everylhing so eloquently." Harris said. "h was so casual. Nobel prize for his work on Ille l!lomic bond. "I had edge. and then prepared 10 ;mend graduate school. physics depar1mcn1 of Howard Universily, an hon• yet so professional.'' a chance 10 hearsome of hi, lcclUres and I also got While doing his graduale ;,tudies, Henry taught at ornry ti1le 1ha1allow, him 10 teach when needed. IQ play tennis with him:· said Henry. Spelman College. Henry has 0\'er I00 published works and plans --Comp,letl By Rafla/, Dm·is He also worked with Maria G. Mayer. who got a He explored states in 1be Nonhea.,110 observe and to assemble his publications in book form. Tm: H11.1:roP FRIDAY, OCTOB£R 29, 1999 A3 Voices and Views HU Community Choir Performs for the President By RAFtAII DAVIS House came two days after the choir Campu& Editor returned from New York. where they performed at two churches and What are your plans The Howard University Choir per received stnnding ovations at both. formed at the White House last week Bccau,e the choir did ,o well in New for President Bill Clinton and such York. Hall said the churches db for Homecoming? notables as Coretta Scott King and cussed sending the students to General Colin L. Powell at the per Jamaica to perform. sonal request of First Lady Hillary It wouldn't be the first time that the What events are you Rodham Clinton. The occasion was choir has performed outside of the the celebration of the fifth anniver country. At the end of last semester, looking forward to? sary ofAmeriCorps, a volunteer ser the Howard University Choir went on vice organization developed by Pres a world tour of 15 cities in five coun ident Clinton to encourage citizens to tries spanning four continents. give back to the country. "They are the most talented stu "For a lot of people in the choir, it dents I've ever seen anywhere." Nor was the opportunity of a lifetime;· ris said of his students. ''They work :;aid Pierre Andre' Hall. general man very hard. and I work them very "Reporting campus news for ager of the choir. "They got a chance hard ... they are marvelous perform the Mr. and Miss Howard ers. to go to the White House, and then l'hOl<>Counesy orlhe HU Choir Pageant. I'll probably a11end we took a picture with the president." The choir performed such Negro ·rhe llo"·,lrd l nhtnit) Choir ptrrormed a1 the White Home last "ttk for Pmi• all the events: the games, President Clinton shook the hands of spirituals as "Scandalize My Nan1e," dent Bill Clinton. Pierre Andre' II all. general rnanaitcr orthe choir is pictured "ith gospel concert. Showtime choir members after the perfor "Lord I Don' Don"' and '1rampin' ... the President. mance, he said. at the MECCA." Norris tells the choir that a, long as - Larry Brown, Jr., fresh For choir Director Dr. J. Weldon he is alive, he will not let the spiri the choir goes, he is asked to make ence about the songs that we sing and Norris. singing for the president has tuals die. ''That is our heritage and it copies of the music 10 leave in other their double meanings," said Hall. man broadcast journalism lost its novelty. "I've sung before has gotten us through many. many countries. because there are certain "He explains that there is always major every president since I've been here," troubling times:· he said. "It's a vast songs that are not in print. hope in the songs and that the same said the 26-year veteran of Howard. array of beautiful poetry and beauti "Whenever we're featured in con hope that was around then is still The performance at the White ful music:· He said that everywhere cert. he always explains to the uudi- around now," "Nothing really. 1 have so much work as an architec ture major. but I' 11 probably Howard Entrepreneur Offers Aerobic Classes attend the fashion show. Some of my friends are in By K~:SIIA FEE [exercise). And for those who can't Students are roving about the Mon interfere with the numerous activities it.'' Hilltop Staff Writer afford personal training I want to day and Wednesday night classes. that go on during the evening around - Jimmy Lee Barnes III, supplement that for aerobics clas,." "It's a great program.'' said Wellslee campus." she said. "And the reason 4th year architecture The smell of sweat and the heat of Smith has been certified by the Inter Westbrooke. a freshman business it begins at an odd time like 10:55 is major. "I'm going 10 lose weight for major burning calories assail all who enter national Fitness Professional Asso so that I can give people time to get ciation. sure. The class is really intense. but the Seminar room in Bethune Annex there. sign in and get situated before Fitness Move offers individual in you feel great afterwards! All the on Monday and Wednesday nights. I begin ... On these nights. an aerobics class is home training. and trainer's location pain and suffering you go through in fu ll swing and sophomore Ebony training. Smith tries to tailor her fit during class is worth the outcome." Smith is trying to set up a similar pro Smith is at the helm. ness regimen to the individual client. On average, 30 girls come out 10 gram in the Quad at an earlier time, "I have friends coming to Smith, a business major. has been Todo this. she has an individual con each cl:1ss. Some said that the num but the details have not been worked visit from Spelman. I'm not teaching the aerobics class at I0:55 sultation with each person. bers could be higher if the clas,es out. sure what I'll be doing, but p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays "I ask them first. 'what type of train were held at an earlier time. Smith's aerobics classes cost SI per I'm sure I'm not going to the for a little over a month. The classes er do you want me to be' and I work "I enjo} working out." s;iid Donna session. Smith said ,he has tried to concert. are part of her personal training busi from there ... she said. 'Then. I design Green. community director of Tub ness. Fitness Move. which she devel a program for them. After that they man Quadrungle. "It's a tremendous make her classes affordable. "E.stab oped over the summer. can stick with me or take the program sires, reliever. but because of the lished by a college >1udent. Fitness -Monica Raines, "Fitness has always been a passion of and go solo with it.'' time the cla" is offered. I wouldn't Move understands and is sensitive 10 freshman journalism mine. and so I decided to start my With that in mind. she set out to be able 10 go 10 sleep. Workouts give not only the time constraints of stu own business in personal fitness." make an impact on students' health me energy- I would be jazzed all dents. but also financial constraints," Smith said. "On campus I noticed with two aerobics classes and private. night!" Smith said. thm traditionally African Americans. personal training sessions. "Exercise Smith said that some students ask her especially females. weren't and areo·1 is a good way to relieve stress." she why she starts the classes so late. Each session lasts an hour. Men are aware of the health benefits from said. "fhe reason is so that it wouldn't also invited. Library Corner S11JDENT' ' . ~L. The Advisory Board ,~ill be Have you ever spent many fru,tr.1ting h!lurs of interviC\.\ ing candidates for the research on the Internet with nothing to show tor London ...... $298 it? Or. have you found information that was le,s Research Associate position on November 5, 1999. than suitable for a homework assignment or research paper'/ Next ume, make your first stop the Howard Unj,ec,uy Libraries· Please visit your campus career center to submit Paris ...... $348 .IUGITALJ,U!_RA..R\'. your resume no later than November 3, 1999. 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EBSCOho occurred. prospective or enrolled student• From SHUTTLE From NCAA athlete. vices, the slow .. phase-in" process will make the Uni• When information is obtained con• • The means by which the versity community comfortable with the policy. institution became aware of the Any other information that "Many students do not like showing their identilica cerning a po1en1ial secondary viola tion. the established instilutional or violation(s). should be considered in review _tion," said Washington. ''The slow phase-in process mg the ca,e, including all ,up• allows students the time to get acchmated to the policy," conference guidelines for the pro• ccssing of such information should • A list of corrective and dis• porting documentation relating According to Washington. repeated violations of not ciplinary actions 1aken by the 10 the potential violation(s). showing identilication will result in loss of shuttle bus be followed. Following NCAA rules, the Uni• institution and conference (if privileges. A subcomminee of HUBS is currently nego• any). If the self-reported secondary vio• 1ia1ing the exact details ofdiscipli nary procedures. Tolles versity will follow NCAA guidelines, which require the University 10 draft ln1ion(s) affects the eligibility of a have been swirling aboul who will enforce these policies, • The institution's position curren1 pro,pective or enrolled slu• and whether or not students will be iaken before dorm detailed written report to the NCAA office 1ha1should include: regarding the information. den1-a1hle1e and the university is judiciary commiuees or University-wide judiciary com (Note: h is impor1an1 1hn1 if an requesting restoration, the case miuees. • The date and local ion of the violation(s). inst itution disagrees 1hn1 1he should be forwarded 10 the NCAAs Some s1udents on the subcommiltee have expressed facts cons1i1u1e a violat,on (or ,1uden1-n1hlete rcm,ia1cmen1 staff for concerns atx,u1 the inconvenience having an ID al all • A description of the viola• violations). 1hc slipulatcd facts di,po,it1on. If 1he ,ccondary viola• times may cause. There is some confusion about whether lirst would Ix: referred to the 1ion(s) doe, 1101 mvoh,: any remain• or 1101 students will be able 10 rode 1he bus without their tion(s). including the rule cita tion. NCAA membership services ing eligibility i"ue,, the ca,c ,hould identilication. staff for a determination if such be forwarded 10 1he NCAA enforce T.C. Reid. the pr~sident of The Meridian Hill Dormi • The identity of lhe coaches, facts result in a violation (or vio ment ;,taff tory Council agrees with the policy but said he would like lations).! There is no timetable for when lhe to see students have allerna1ives 10 1101 having their iden• prospective and enrolled stu• den1-a1hle1es, and any ot her proce" will conclude or the possible tification. • A statement indicating repercussions that will e1rn:rge from 'Things happen. and not e,-ery studenl will always have individuals involved in the vio• lation(s). whe1her any eligibility issues the invesligation. their card," said Reid. "Having temporary day passes or remain and. if so, whe1her the allowing a student to vouch for a fellow student would ins1i1u1ion is requesting rc,1orn- ing potential penallie:, for student offenders. • The reasons the violation(s) help greatly." 1ion of eligibility for any The largest problem area for pa~sengers 1101 having The subcommiuee has discussed promoting plastic ID identification is the Georgia Avenue/Shaw-Howard Metro holders. :,pecial key chain, or punching key chain holes Station, HUBS official; said. Popular shuttle bus swps in Capstone Oirds 10 make 1he ID requiremen1 easier on like Meridian Hill Hall and other dormitories are not as ,1udents. HUBS will have a town hall meeting before the Nurses' Strike Yeilds Big Gains for Union in HUH big a problem since srudents are required 10 have 1heir end of the semester 10 get feedback from the students Capstone Cards 10 emer these buildings. about the shun le bu, service and ID requirement, HUBS less-qualified temporary nur.;c, were officials ,ohcited nurses picketing The subcomminec, along with 1he Office of Special officials said. From HOSPITAL hired 10 replace 1he nurses on strike. on Georgia Ave 10 \'Olunteer 10 help Student Services, is now drafting a formal policy regard• Health care employment agencies 10 Most of the day. the hospital was the more 1han '.WO patien1s during the keep the hospital open. filled with more 1han 60 nurses. The day. A few nurses pul the pa1ien1s' Union officials said they were told nurses were forced 10 work o,·er1ime needs ahead oftheir own and accept• by Howard officials that the hospi1al until the word agreement was cd the hospital', offer needed more than half the nurses 10 announced. The nurse and health profes"on Initiative 59, Home Rule Discussed at Rally report 10 duty in order 10 prevent the Adminislrnlors were compelled 10 al s were back at work Friday night emergency room from closing. close most of 1he emergency rooms after term, of the agreement were The strike caused a day of chaos and postpone surgery for non-emer reached. supporti,,: of the measure and ,ve are wrile Jeuers 10 their congressmen at the 340-bed hospital. Dotens of gency patients. From PROTEST waiting 10 see whal will happen on and stand in solidarity with the res Al one poinl in the day. ho,pital Huuo says that Howard students the Hill. ident, of D.C .." she said. Female should support Washing1on. D.C. "People should really contact Howard Sllldents ,hould take an in anaining statehood. h's the only members of congress and 1he presi ex1rn interest in lnitiati\'e 59. Hoosen way our votes will be coun1ed seri• denl 10 ask 1hem not 10 change our added. Have You Recycled Your ously, he says. budget." "African-American women Mary Jane Defrank. the executive HUSA Presidem M:,rilyn Hoo,-cn should take a bigger pan in the lni• director of the ACLU/NCA is upset participated in Wednesday's rally. tiative 59debate, since 75 percent of 1ba1 there is even a que>1ion of and says 1h01 Howard students al l HIV/AIDS patients in the District whether we gel what we voted for. should take an interest in 1he lni1ia- are women.'' she said. "It's a shame "The Initiati ve passed in every 1i,·e 59 debate. 1ha1 1here wasn·1 a beuer turnout.'' Newspaper Today? precinct and every ward by 69 per• "Howard students represcn1 e,•ery cent of the vole," she said. "We are state in the Uni1ed States, and should 'World' Will be at Homecoming From rule., of visi1a1ion and conduct during the annual activity. HOMECOMING "Security b going 10 be stepped traffic and thousands of people can up. all R. A.s are on call 24 hours. slow 1hings down. there will be doubling numbers of "When you go 10 clubs i1's 100 receptionists and hiring of people 10 many people and you don't get 10 patrol the halls.'' said Munroe. enjoy the experience," said Casey. Casey's first homecoming wn, n But Regardless of the commotion great e.,perience for him becau,e ii and even congestion. the principles of wai. his first time. "Now. you don't get Homecoming arc still recognized and to go 10 all ofthe e\'ents because they apprecia1ed. Sophomore psychology have them during the week and you major Michael Nelms said. "Howard have lo go 10 class," he ,aid. Howard University Homecoming is symbol· students, however. somehow lind ic because it unites many African• time 10 attend the annual events. Americans who have been plagued They're viewed by some as Howard's with the same struggles." tmdemark,. At least for now. 1hc linal Home• "his the one thing that you will be coming of the century is smrting out jealous of if you don't go here and like the onc·s before it. Signs in dorms proud of if you do." Munroe ,aid, were posted weeks ago displaying What role do you want to The Hilltop ... play in the revolution? I I l Celebrating 75 Come by and see us when we visit your campus: DATE Years 11·4·99 PLACE Career Placement Office Of TIME 8:00 am• 5:00 pm TYPE OF EVENT Journalistic Interview Day www.ibm.com/whywork Excellence! ------·------·--· FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1999 AS Our internships aren't easv to get into. Then again, neither is colleg e . 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INRO.ADS l>AY IS CC>lVlI~G- ""rC> :E-£C>W.A.R.JJ TJ~I"VE~SI""r-Y- JC-ff SlUCCCJESS u.s yourn- JO>JR.lEAM IN"R.OADS 1nrnalkres i.t: youru- 1r--e.a,ln.1t:y INROADS is s,eelki1rng suc V--ViLth aim IN"R.OADS u.1rn1t:ell"'JlllSlni.p youc'lll. get: ==> Coinnt 1pett: i tt: i.-vre lPa y ==> Y e.aJt--1r-<0>u11mdl 1t1r-ai.1111iurng ==> Co117po1c-a t:ce Me1rn t:01r-sh i1p ==:> PossiLlb>llre scll-nolla1r-slhii.1ps ==:> Ex.1posuor-e t:o 900+ JF01r-t:unrne 11<0><00 Co1nn11pa1rnies ==:> IN"R.OADS IS COlV1ING T-C..JESDA Y, NOVElVCBER. 2, 1999 TIJVIE : JL<0>:<0>•0 a.1rrn.. - 3:,c0><0• 1p,.1nrn. LOCATIONS: Colllegce o-f lE1rngii..lC1lere1r-iurng, A'\.1r-clhtiLt:ect:1Uur-e & 7rlhte1r--e -w-ii.\ll be aim lEV"e1mi1mg JP'1r--ese1rn1ta1tii.01rn i.irn tt:11-ne S A6 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1999 Tm. Hn.LTOP THE CITY Mayor and City Council Initiate Neighborhood Action interac1 with the mayor and ci ty radio and TV public service Mayor. Nicole Johnson, will be work By SAIi\ B IRF.D\ councilmen in relaxed settings and announcemcn1s. po,ter\ In gO\t.·rn• ing to incorpomte the you1h 1oice City Edilor influence public policy in 1hcir neigh ment agencies. flyers for kids in D.C into cily planning. John,on w;" rrc• borhoods. "I wan t to work directly 1,vith public schools, communi1y group, sent at the announcement of th~ plan Have you ever tried 10 complain to "So many people in this city give and volunteers, and bu, ads - all to at Turkey Thicket Recreauon Center your c i1y councilman or mayor's their hearts and souls to improve the citizens so that their ge1 the message ou1," said Mayor on Wednesday. office but found the long telephone neighborhood they love, the place priorities are heard." Williams' communica1ions The Mayor's office expect, more wait and bureaucracy too much to they call home," said Mayor spokesman Peggy Armstrong. than 1,000 Di,1ric1 residents to attend deal with? Or have you had an idea Williams. "I want everyone to know Various university communi1ies. as the conference in November. that you knew could improve you that this government will do its part --Mayor Anthony Williams well as 1he faith communi1y. have Throughout the )'Car. pariicipants will neighborhood if only you had 1he 10 support their efforts. I want to been enlisted 10 help ndver1ise the continue to be involved in !he pro• support and financial backing of 1he work direc1ly with citizens so that kick-off. Advisory Neighborhood gram. city? their priorities are heard." Councils across theci1y and 1he D.C. "We will esiabhsh a viS1on for our Those thoughts are the motivating Neighborhood Action will begin citywide goals. In the aflernoon, par posal for the nex1 fisc:,I year. Chamber of Commerce wi ll help to ci1y :ind develop a concrete plan to force of Mayor Anthony Williams wi1h a Citizen's Summit to be held on ticipants will break out into their dif Citizen involvement will be 1he recruit participants. develop that vision. Finally, and most and the District City Council·, spon• Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ferent neighborhoods 10 work on major obstacle for the iniliative. ,o In addition, Neighborhood Acuon 11npor1antly, 1vc will roll up our sorship of a new initiative tilled Washington Convention Center. Dur neighborhood-based plans. Sugges publicity efforts have been stepped planners hope 10 invoh'C many youths sleeve, to come together, work Neighborhood Council. The new ing the morning, citizens and city tions from 1he day will be incorpo up to insure a high amount of neigh in the process. The Mayor's Youth together. succeed together.'' said program will encourage ci1izens to governme n1 will work toge1her to set rated into the mayor's budge! pro- borhood involvement. "We've used Civic Associ.11ion and the D.C. Youth William,. Recreational Complex to Grace Southeast Neighborhood afler school. It was Berry's vision to costia's economic development and multipurpose room for both center right along," said Brenda Jones, a outdoor tennis couns. recen1 ly By VAl,F.RIE TnOMAS create an ou1let for these children dramatically improve the quality of and community use. The learning Foundmion committee member. "We expanded and renovated with the Hilltop Staff Writer that would lure them away from the life for its residents. center's purpose is to focus on special sti ll need financial support for the Recreation Wish LiSI Committee's streets and its danger. The area's new development has needs for academic tutoring and men program," suppnn. The park is adjacen1 10 Hart Ward 8. which has 1he distinction of The fin.t clas, recreational facility, 1wo major components. The com toring. Sire.sing academic achie1 c Jone, believes that the complex will Junior High School. which houses ,1 having Washington. D.C.'s highest which will open in the first week of plex will include six outdoor and ment. 1he learning center will devel provide a positive outlet and alterna• small recrca1ion cen1cr and an indoor concentra1ion of children as well as November. will "encourage the four covered tennis courts. a walking op self confidence by ,1rengthening tive for 1he children. "The area has basketball court. lowest income level, will soon be the developmen1 of the whole family," and fitness trail through Oxon Run oral and wrinen communication been starving forcons1r uc11ve ac1iv Tom Lucki. an architecl forthe Leo said a Foundation spokesperson. Not Park. a golf driving range on the skills. S1udents wi ll be required to ities," she said. site of a new community project. A. Daly firm and chief archi1ect for Cora Berry, founder and chief exec only are Mudents welcome, but their south side of 0.<00 Run. a playground spend a1l eas1 four hours in 1he learn• Another project underway by the 1he projec1. s:ud. "Leo A. Daly is u1ivc officer of the Recreation Wish parents are as well. and tot-lot for use by neighborhood ing center before 1hey can use the Foundation is the Town H.111 Educa proud to be involved in 1his tremen List Foundation, is spearheading 1he The complex is easily accessible. children and the families of the cen center's tennis courts. tion Arts and Recreation Center. It i, dous accompli,hmenl in the com building of a recrea1ional complex located near Wheeler Road, South ter's students, and a wilderness cen Ground breaking festivities are being built in Oxon Run Park. which munity. We have a number of quali• designed for 1his underprivileged east, a major metrobus route, and the ter and locker room with showers. planned for Nov. 8. In the coming is owned by 1he U.S. Depar1men1 of area. soon to be compl eted Southern The learning center will include a years, 1he complex will expand 10 the Interior and the National Park 1y archi1ccts ready to work on !his For years, !he children in and Avenue Station on Metrorail's Green state-of-the-art computer learning become a 16-court venue for 1he Service. Oxen Park is 1he large" park project.'' around this area of the Distric1 have Line. This facility is one of many center. a communications and multi entire metropolitan area. "11le devel adminb1ered by the ci1y. It include, Con,iruction on !he new cenler will had nowhere to go and nothing to do developments planned to uplift Ana- media cen1er, four classrooms. and a opment of 1he complex is moving a complex of six individually fenced be fini,hed in the spring of 2001. Thousands of Immigrants Rally for Change in Immigration Laws Leone demonstrated their displea Bureau study reports that less than a ralization Service have made it much "I 1hi nk most people who come The march. "hich cnli,ted mos I of By LAUREN ANDERSON sure wi1h ,1ricter immigration laws 1hird ofth e nation's immigrant;, have more difficult and expen,ive for res here want to become cititens. but it, support from the Meridian Hill Hilltop S1aff Writer 1hn1 have been passed across the achieved citizenship. This number is idents to become naturalized c,ti• 1here are a number of rea,on, people area. began at Lafa)Ctte Square and country since 1996. down from 41 percent in 1990and 51 zens. The applica1ion fee for resi can·, ge110 thai poinl and a lot has 10 wound through Adams Mo~an. back percent in I980. dency. which wa, $45 rn 1990. has do with these b,,rrier.:· said Christi around 16th Street and then pa.st the More than 5.000 immigrants from The Immigration Reform and Con- White Hou,e. The marcher- were four different continents marched 1rol Act passed 13 years ago granted "It has pretty much gone as low as increased 10 S200. Also. the law Mip na ChaveL Cook. :m attorney for the pro1e,1ing for !he immigration reform it can go," said Dianne Schmidley, 1hrough Washing1on. D,C. Sn1urdny. amnesty to thousands of immigran1s ulates tha1 those persons who have Mexican American Legal Defense they feel is ncce"ary. co-author of lhe census study. "It Oct. I6 to demand change in immi every year. Now. with new laws being been in 1he couniry illegally for more and Educa1ion Fund. "You don't dare "Immigrant, are contributing to the gration laws. passed, immigrants are being barred can't go down much further.'' than n year must leave fo r ten year, apply for permanent residency. much eanh's economy." said Saul Protesters from Latin America and from becoming permanent residents. The changes 1hat have been made in order to become permanent resi less citizenship. when you're Solorzano. director of 1he Central na1ions such as Liberia and Sierra A recently published U.S. Census by 1he U.S. Immigration and Natu- dents. deportable.'' 1\merican Resource Center. ft Yearbook Pictures!! It's that time atJain! WHEN?Mon., Oct. 25th -Wed., Oct. 27th *note this is your ONLY opportunity! WHO? Undergrads and Professional Students WHERE? Music Listening Room, Basement Level of the Blackburn Center * $2 Sitting Fee if you want to get proofs WHEN?Thurs., Oct. 28th - Fri., Nov. 12th WHO ELSE? Students Graduating in Dec. 1999 or May 2000 TIME: 12pm - 8pm EVERYDAY! Minimum $1 OSitting Fee for Graduates, cash only Questions? Call the yearbook @202 .806.7870, stop by In the Blackbum Center in Suite G-o6 or email us @b [email protected] A7 T HE HILLTOP FRIDAY, OCT0RER 29, 1999 UND' PRESENTS Come Hear THE l~e Pri~e Of Howar~ HILLTOP ... Universitf. See the Howard University . Show Time Marching Band Nov. 4, 1999 • 6:00 PM At t11e Washington. DC Greyhound Terminal READ 1005 First Street. NE For information call: (877; GO HOLNO , c.i C ABOUT IT! Grey~ound is ~roud to be t~e Official Ground Carrier Q of t~e McDonald's· Herita eBowl. GREYHOUND When it comes to your fu ture, you make the call. And .a, ,1 ,.1tr, .a,,ocucc .11 Ari AC. ~ou'II r•ill )'(Hlf uv-11 ,ltt11,, 111.akl' your o,,n h,ll11', .anJ cn·.all' )Ollt u,,11 ro1t·11u.all) unl11111 trJ mcom<' Wr offtr 1ht· 111111.·. u .a111 1nt,: ,rnll ,uu·-01 -thc-,n ,cll111,:, 1001' F,•rbts c;fobill 11Jmctt 11, 1hr numhrr one rn,u1.ann· uunp.a11) ,,orhl,\ldt· If you'd l1lr mort· 111frirnut1nn .1houc C'Hre r upponun1t1t",. c1II I-K00--4 88-177 1 or ,1,11 unr Wrh \It(' ,u ,,,,,, ..atl.1r,·l11II AS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1999 THE H ILLTOP NATION & WORLD This is the first in a series of articles about Howard University students and their experiences in study abroad programs Eye on the Diaspora News From Around The World French-Isrneli Stamp Banned BEIRUT, Lebanon-The General Security Pholo Courth)' or Ericka \\'or1ham Directorate in Lebanon has banned any mail 1hat Ourini 1hr spring or 1m, Ericka \\'ortham and Aldi Bus:,g\. l\\O Ho"ard students, and nine other Americans rrom ,ariolll shah~ 1mendNI the Unhersit, ot Stellenbo\Ch for one sem~ter through bears the French suunp !hat depicts the Israeli tlttg. the American Foreign In,1itute or Stud) (AflS). \\Ortham -said bhe kne" c;he made the right dttision lhe momt"nl bhe bte1>&>ed orr the plane in Joh11nnesbu~. turned her he-J.d up toward the c-lear blue The Libanpost, the poslal service there. must .\kl and bU" the mountains. return all mail carrying the slamp, which is worrh • 70 cents. It was issued on Jan. 25 to recogniw French-Israeli diplomatic relations. The sale of the stamp ended on Oct. IO. In Lebanon, any contact South African Trip Real Eye Opener with Israel, direc1 or indirect. is a crime. By L\'M, St\lMO:>Os rhe fine art, majors to be bold. while the Nation & World Editor political science ,1uden1> were reserved. Dominicans Risk I.ins goal-oriented. --Politic;d science ,1uden1> For Work in Puerto Rico Ericka Wortham could have chosen were more ,rand-offoh. They were more France and put into daily use the French ,he anu-American:· she said. AGUADILLA. Puerto Rico-Some citizen, of prncriced for years. London was another Discussing the ,11ua1ion wilh other Amer• ican ,tudent,. Wortham came to the con• the Duminican Republic arc tra\'eling 75 miles m choice she comempl(l{ed. but. in a way. thlll small, uns1able boa1, to reach Puerto Rico to wor~ seemed too easy. She wanted 10 go some• clu"on 1ha1 they "ere probably jealous. during the coffee harvesliog season. Recently. 16 where she might otherwise ne\'er be able 10 "We thought they ,aw u, as being the epit people were recovered out of the 61 who were on go: South Africa. ome of what everyone wants,.. she said. two small boats 1ha1 capsized. Drowning, are During the spring or 1999. Wortham and "I knew America was a great country. but common on 1he three-day \'Oyage. Akil Bugg, - two Howard ,1uden1, and I gained a greater respect [for 11] also," She Dozens of people pack 20 fool crafts in the nine other American, from various state, bonded quickly with four of the other attempt to cross the Mona Passage and reach U.S. attended the University of Stellenbosch for women with AFIS, and they became her one semester through the American For roommates. ''The whole group was so territory. According 10 the U.S. Immigration and Phl>lo Courll!,)· &id,.a \\Utlum PhotoC'ourtC\)' En,. .la \\\m.h.1m Naturalization Service. 4,363 Dominicans were eign lnstitu1e of Study (AFIS). ,mart. but ,odown roearth. They were cul Wortham knew ,he made rhe right deci Senior Ericka \\ortham ~aid he-r ~tud) abroad Senior \.lJI BuJU.,~ wkl his "in,tincf" dm\ him to tured. 1111ellec1unl and knew how 10 have detained by the Border Patrol in fiscal year 1994. e\pericnce in Soulh \(riC'a wa~ enrichin~ Mud) ror a \enlC\te:r in Sc;ulh Arricn. In 1998. 1,244 were detained; in 1999. there was sion the moment she stepped off the plane fun." she said. Stellenbo,ch. one of the oldest rown, in a slight rise to 1.405. in Johanne,hurg. turned her head up roward the clear blue sky and ,aw the mounrains. lenbo,ch. With fc" fear, and expectations in Cape Town to Stellenbosch. The wide Sourh Africa. wa, the place where Her parents supported her, her '1stcr and or the rrip. Bugg, wa, open 10 all new cxpe• windo1>, provided a view of mountains apartheid. abolished in 1994. was fir;,t a close friend were concerned for her \(Iii:• nencc, m Sourh Africa. a place 1he film upon mountain, that juued into rhe ,ky. The thought out. :slow a "college town," Four Anti-Apartheid Militants Freed ly. and others ,imply questioned her. Before maior had always wanted to go. beauty of the country would capture the Wortham found thal a lot ofthe people there she left. "a lot of people would ask 'Why ..Something drew me; I really can·, rell anention or Buggs and Wortham for rhe still had the old mindset. ·1ney wouldn't JOHANNESBURG. South Africa-The Truth South Africar I really didn't have a reason you what. h wa, an instinc1:· said Wonham. entire semester. At different umes or the speak to you. It wasn't like someone cursed and Reconciliation Commission·s amne,ty panel to give:· she said. a ,enior broadcast journalism major. about day. the mountain, would look different. me out. but I could feel the tension. Thar ha, allowed the release of four anti-apartheid mil• Akil Buggs also had some unanswered her decision. never providing 1he same view twice. wa., the hardest part.'' she said. itants who murdered a white farmer. Hendrik questions his first time out of the country. A Volkswagen minivan transported the Wortham noticed 1hat ,1udenh do not Day after day of this treatment really Leeuw. Daniel Magoda, Meshack May and Sebo No one could tell him anything about Stel- excited American students from the airport change from country to country. She found See SOUTH AFRICA, A9 lai Petrus were a pan of Azanian People's Liber ation Army (APLAJ. a block milirant organization. The men have already spent six years in _jail. 1 Becau Drug Related Crime on the Rise By SIOIIHAN BOYD and fought. It had already stated that it would to the very end. the world for the ·common good.' it is hard Opium Growing Are:1s Decrease CAROL WASIIINC'rON follow the lead of the United States when Aboul one week later, Mush:irrnf began to undersmnd why we would not ratify a Hilltop Sraff Writers the treaty came up for ratification. Pakistan instituting heads of stnte for his new gov treaty that is beneficial for everyone ... HANOI. Vieuiam- The Thanh Nico newspaper. is expected 10 follow suit. ernment. keeping Sharif on house arrest. The Sennte's refusal 10 sign the 1rea1y Le The Tim,, reports that from January to Sep• The Senate refused to ratify the Compre Both countries conducted underground French. German and English le:iders have was based upon concern for national safe tcmber of 1999 about 18,000 people had been hen,ive Nuclear 1ht Ban 'Treary on Oct. 13 nuclear te,ting last year. In the face of all faulted America for refusing 10 take an ty and security: cooperation of other coun arrested in Vietnam in 8,000 drug-related ca,es. with a vote of51 10 48. A two-thirds major international sanctions, furrher te;,t, ha\'e important step ,n ending the ,pread of tries could not be \'erified underthe treaty's fa a nation of 75 million. it is estin1ated that ity was needed for ratification of the treaty, been called off. weapons of ma,, destruc11on. Russian, provisions. 134,000 are drug addicts. The number of crimes which President William Clinton was the Army Chief General Pervait Musharraf. Japanese, and Chinese leaders were await Students fell rhis an inadequate justifica committed by drug addicts is rising. Howe,'l:r, only first to sign. the leader of the coup in Pakistan. differed ing America's stand. tion. five 10 ,;even percent of drug-related cases were America has received criticism from with the overthrown Prime Minister Nawnz Howard students have expressed di . HC7Ndld UT1M1Sty ~ of Hmnay, ~ arxi Allied Health Sciences Summer 2000 Scholarships Division of Nursing Undergraduate Study Abroad Lucy ,. Moten Scholarship ,. I- Celebrating 30 Years of Collegiate *The Lucy E. Moten Fellowship enables undergraduate students at Howard University to enrich their education with Nursing Education study abroad during the summer. *Applicant s must submit a plan of study or research that can !ivilllJ.Ug or ~zmrt realistically be completed during a summer abroad. *The amount of the award is determined by the requirements Mn.SoojaS~ of the projects and the funds available. Awards do not Honorary Chairperson, 30 Anniversary Committee usually exceed $2500. *Competition is open to students with a 3.0 GPA who are Join us for dinner and dancing ... currently sophomores or juniors, or who will be able to demonstrate sophomore standing by the time of the award. Date: November S, 1999 Place: Howard University Blackburn Application Deadline: December 10, 1999 - Applications are Center Ballroom available in the office of the College of Arts & Sciences - Time: 6:00 p.m. - Midnight Locke Hall 101- and should be returned to the same office. Cost: $60.00 per person $45.00 per student Lucy Moten Scholarship Committee Members: Attire: After Five All proceeds will benefit student scholarships Dr. N. BaNikongo, Chair Afro-American Studies Dr. Norma Small-Warren Comprehensive Sciences For additional lnfonnation, visit our website, www.nur.;11VJ.~ard oou. tt you would like to Dr. Anna Coble Physics purchase Ucket, contact the 30th Anniversary Committee, at Division of Nursing at Dr. Elizabeth Clark-Lewis History (202) 806-7456. Dr. Charles Betsey Economics AlO FRIDAY, OcronER 29, 1999 T11F: H1LLTOP EDITORIALS THE HILLTOP Founded in /924 The Student Voice of Howard University Since 1924 Howard Nurses' Successful Revolt Howard Hospital management thought they amount in charitable contributions last year. could treat the Nurses· Union like excrescent Last week was a struggle between the color slaves. These folks put their feet down, and struck have-lillles versus the exploited have won a victory whose lessons .------, nots. Since the 1960s, the should inspire us all. Slave self-same Negroes who've masters only understand slaves Our View benefited most from the Black when they revolt. The strike struggle have glibly stabbed shook the administration. Well-planned and well- Martin Luther King. A. Philip knowing ample negative pub- organized activism of Randolph, Malcolm X, and licity gives ammo to their enc- the people can James Farmer in the back by mies on the Congressional accomplish sawing off the rungs of oppor- Committees hoping to under- nearly all goals. tunity's ladder, after having mine Howard's appropriation. climbed it themselves. The nurses refused to be Faculty, students, staff, and intimidated by poverty claims, alumni must copy the solidar- because they know Howard University Physi- ity of the nurses and unite to combat those who cians owe HUH nearly $20,000,000 and have see Howard as a private piggy bank-for an crafted elaborate loopholes to defraud the anointed few-ratherthan an institution devot institution, yet Howard only raised half that ed 10 the uplifting of oppressed people. Serious Business According to the Center for Disease Control. a promising one, with students even having to 45 percent of the reported cases of AIDS in be turned away after a certain point. The Law the United States have been attributed 10 the School turnout was not as successful, leav men, women, and children of the African ing the counselors from the Washington Free American community. AIDS is a true and Clinic with many lulls between their work. powerful force and it boggles the mind that it Wake up, Bison' The lines at the Health does not garner enough attention from our Cemer should have extended between the people. With so many of our number being Chemistry Building and Thirkficld Hall. lall8'8 to Ille Edna, cut down prematurely, how can the African swung past the Rankin Chapel, and wrapped American population ignore around the Cramton Audi the truths of this epidemic? torium. Enlighten your How To Write Us And more specifically, how selves. Law School stu Student Go,·ernment can the students who attend Our View: dents! What justice can a THE HILLTOP. the natioo\ largN Blnck collegiate newspaper. encou:• Dear &!uor. Howard University claim the age, you 10 ,hare )OOr op1moc" on arude, publi,hed m the new,1"1per law degree provide to others Thi~ lerter comes in re,poo~ to all article, 1ha1 THE HILLTOP" ill only pubh,h lerters addressed duectly 10 the E,li. heritage that has been The level of HIV/AIDS if a four-le11er word takes mcn11on 1hc ,tudenl government ll>rial &!norm re,,pon~ 10 pubh,hed article,. The HllXl"OP &btori• bestowed upon them from infected people in the your vitality. and your life? View,:mdNmni<:nr< ha,·eb<:en ,h.ited.wd prim al Board re-.el"\es the ri)1hr 10 ed11 le11ers for '!"ICC and liter-.u, ,l}le. All lt11crs mu,t be t) ped, ,ignoo and include a romplerc Jddre,, and tele years past? Calling ourselves ed about what i, wroni: wnh ,1uJcnt go,ernmeni. Howard University As Howard University stu Through allot the words and .:omrnenr-. one major phone number. the Mecca. the Hilltop, and community is cause for dents, it is our responsibili problem wa, not mentioned· "ATIITl 0£S" The op,mon, e,pn:,....i on the Editorial Page ,u,: the of the TIIB the Capstone of Black Edu t) to grasp the reins as the There"" 100 man) conlrO\""~'"" ,unoog pc<>plc 10 ,le\\,, concern and increased I IILUOP &!,tonal Board and do not dtrectly relle<:t the opinion of the s:imc orianiu1U(lns \Vhtther HUSA or UGSA cation, the students here were new leaders of black Amer HO\'-lnl Uni,er-il), 11, Admmi,trauon, mdi•idual Hilltop Policy Board there relational problem, "itbin all of them supposed to have chosen this responsible behavior on ica in the new millennium. are members. or the ,1uclen1 body. The opinion, e.,pn:s.sed on the Per.pee· Some may nol think that tl1is afle,;IS "hat g enabled me to successfully fulf~l the immense 0 own public servants to defend (R-GA) has been racially vulnerable and helpless S\lullutt.U\ S\f.1'\\ Ila-;,_,,, role of ~n of rhe College. For this. I thanl you and protect the initiatives that 1 t· · 1· · h' CmL/,1,,, R \.'illll\TltU\I '-' the people of that home state se ec ive in voca 1z1ng IS in many respects. Still, it again. Gfh F.d1t,,n have voted for. The people of opposition to Initiative 59 is unfair for us to allow A, Dr. fames A. Donald,on assumes rhc role as 1.,,,Sl\1\10'\~ Dean of the College, I enlft,tt all taculty. ,raff. ,\',rJi,,,1 4( \\i',rlJ KU"'-'.\,Sl \IU., D.C. have voted in favor of ini- Bair to pick on D.C. sub- in the District of Col um- student< and alumni/~ to support h,m whole Pfflollfl'tiw ,, f.,,/11,,r Cmtt-.n,,AtMII tiative in Initiative 59, yet there bia, only because it jectively without band- hc.irtcdly and to stri,e to continue the rich acad• '"'""" A1VT\.\TRIV.\l:u-"'"'' are still forces at work attempt- represents a seemingly ing together to defend it. emic legacy of the Colle~e. C11,,u t, lRK ll~u MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Students m st pick up tickets in advance --:-:1 AND MUST PRESENT TICKET FOR ENTRY. Current HU Students '"'ith CapstoneCards may pick up ONE FREE TICKET in the Blackburn Universit)• Center, Ground Floor Tues... 11/2, & Wed., 11/3, llam-lpm Thurs., 11/4 & Fri., 11 /S from 11 am-7pm. Or until all student tickets nre distributed No free student tickets will be issued on game days. - ' NEXT WEEK Di,•iajOJl \) Student Affairs ------~------ THE HILLTOP FRJOAY, 0cr08ER 29, 1999 T1 1E H1u .:rOP Howard Universi Bookstore "The HUB of the African American Cultural Experience" www.bookstore.howard.edu Friday, October 29, 1999, 5:00-7:00 p.m.-Join us in the cafe to share your poetry and other selections at the Coffee House sponsored by the DC Area Writing Project. RSVP is required by Wednesday, Oc tober 27, 1999 to (202) 806-7524. Tuesday, November 2, 1999, 4:00 p.m.- Ana Teresa Torres, winner of the 1998 Mobil Pegasus Prize for Literature will read from and sign copies of her award winning book "Dona Ines vs. Oblivion." Wednesday, November 3, 1999, 1:00-3:30 p.m.- Howard University Press faculty authors will sign copies of their books. Featured authors are Camara Jules Harrell "Manichean Psychology: Racism and the Minds of African Americans", Sandra G. Shannon "The Dramatic Vision of August Wilson~ and Clint C. Wilson, II "A History of the Black Press. 11 Friday, November 5, 1999, 3:00 p.m.- Howard University Alumnus Omar Tyree signs copies of his new novel "Sweet St. Louis." He is also the author of "Flyy Girl", "A Do Right Man", and "Single Mom. " Friday, November 5, 1999, 6:00 p.m.- Howard University Alumna Stephanie Stokes Oliver signs copies of her new book "Daily Cornbread: 365 Secrets for a Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit. 11 Ms. Stokes Oliver is the founding editor-in-chief of Heart & Soul Magazine, a School of Communications graduate, and former editor-in-chief of" The Hilltop. 11 Saturday, November 6, 1999, 10:00-7:00 p.m.- Come live the African American cultural experience at the Kelvin Henderson Art Show. A large collection of works will be showcased. Saturday, November 6, 1999, Immediately Following Homecoming Game- Talented fresh new voices, Tracy Grant, author of "Hellifiecf, and C. Kelly Robinson, author of "Not All Dogs" sign copies of their debut novels. Hellified captures the essence of black college life in the 80's and has been dubbed as the definitive college novel. Hellified is a vivid, first hand look at dorm memories and campus life anxieties. Tracy Grant is an alumnus of Georgetown University and freelance journalist. He lives in New York City. Hellified is his first novel. Not All Dogs strives to enrich the portrayals and images of African American men. Through the eyes of four positive black men, Not All Dogs destroys the stereotypes of the African American male. C. Kelly Robinson is a Howard University alumnus and continues to work as a financial analyst. He lives in Dayton, Ohio with his wife Kyra. -2225 Georgia Avenue, N.W Washington, DC 20059 (202) 238-2640 • • - ' T111; 11111;1,,:, !<'l Tl:.11/'U B4 The Ressurrection •S/'fJHTS 88 of Lifestyle and Arts _·_~,~ .. :• ::-'! J.1 Passion o Relationshi Finding L,1ve By Any Mettni\' Ale-ce:~';:i'Cl t'J bodies that no 111:111 could resist. Their lo,c, lly R ""'. Sll<>Rl affection, friendliness, and boldne,-, whm the) SpL-cial Projl'Cts Editor rcall) liked )·on 11:t, like 11:iking 111, in hem en. Those sisters \\l'rc as a ruh~e genuine. and \Cf) sex). The) had natuml beauty and olm,ity was am refugee of low! ,\nd I discmcn:d 1101 scl'n as some ,·irtue. AnJ man who hml that I can be happy 11ithout the mer• cdumtion was a cOl-ctcd prize. I was astound I)· complicated and frii:id female ed h) the fact that had past n:lationships \\ere mcmhcrs of Ill)' ethnic i:roup hy dat• not projected onto me. lnstcud, \\omen 11ho • ing almost-exclusi\'cl)· outside the ha,c suffered far 11orsclh:111 those in the Unit• ,\fricm1-,\mericanl community. Wh)? loo cd States lrnd a zest for life and a stroni: scn,e man,· Africun-Amcrknn \\omen han~lost thl'ir or lo,e for men. in spite of the doi:-,, lhui:-s. and femininity. haw toxic attitudinal problem., knuckleheads. Down there. thui:.s and doi:s :ire Freud wouldn"t 11anl lo understand, and not highl) esteemed. und often i:ct their penis• apparentl) pn:rcr to c,chani:c Ion- for ahusL' cs cut off. ' rrom no-count brothers. Who 11ants to compete \lith a crnckhcad, Bcini:: in a relationship 11ilh II Bm,iliun • pimp. pu,h,•r, satyr, or funclimmll)·•illitcrate 11onmn. c,cn if she is just a friend. )OU hme hrothcr for th,· lmc or n sister \lho \IOn"t the fl-cling that )OU can conquer the world, and that the) 11onld help )OU. The charm. s11cct• respect JOU an)·wa,·? And. if )·ou•rc an intcl lcchml like me, c,ery sister "ith a \\Cight n1.>ss. br:ucn fcmininit~·. and honest , ulnera hilit) of Bn1zili:111 sisters has ruined me. I lind problem seem, to think tlrnt )•m'rc the ••111:111 that God sent to nrnrr)· her:· Why do the good it difficult to tolerate women here. E,cr)da), brothers hmc to he dim n with fot? Their god I dream about going hack. I lost 111) innocence must he Colonel Sanders. I'm not the one! hy linding in my sisters in llr:llil an accept:mcc :md respect for my manhood and 111) intellect i\lJ lifo's sojourn has l:ikcn me to a nl'\\ tlmt I hmc nl'\cr had hen·. I gained 111) dii:ni plateau. I hmc reached a point 11hcrc I hme ty hy rcrusing to settle for some '"(ligeon•· just rejected the notion that I must marr,y somc because our cthnidt) and nationalit) arc the one black. Pus.,ihl). Ill) contrihution to the African-American male shortage might s.ame. inspin• some sisters to check thcmsch·cs out. is a turn-off. ,\t ai:e 15. I thought the sisters As for lmeo,r~cas. I c.m•t \\:til to return for 9 \\Orr) V11011 a cloud i'II) dl'Cision to look che11hcn: follows man) \\OUld somcdaI like hrothers like myself. They another look. I no longer or ff<'I anxious I was tltiukiug )Cars of ,tud). reflection, and obscn·ation. didn't, The) don•1. The sister.; nc,·cr grc\\ U(>. nboul loH~. bccau,e ( know tlmt there is mt Beller yet plmmiug Personall)·, I hclic,·c that too many black fools and doi:-, ndcd supreme in hii:h school, nhundanec of \\arm and IO\ in~ Afro•llrutili.tn About real lo.-e 110111en hmc the Sapphire ,irus. :md almo,t all college. :md the \\Ork place. 11omc11 "ho really mean it" hen they say the) Miud slates aud 11111/erstmuliug other \\omen arc a helter matches than our ,\nd at II011ard, I think if )OU don•t distrib• like sensithe men. "hich the} call '"Carin• \\eepi1111 011 tlte past 11igltt gn:edy. in,uhordinatc. male-loathing. hyper• utc your 011 n per,,onalizcd STDs. sisters don't ho,os." These men arc akin to the mcrlookcd \leeks a11d days myjoys 011 my paim critical, and sociall) •hcrmaphrodizcd sister• think that }OU rare! Thl'ir ,1llue~ serm to say ,:oodMh" here nho often settle for cut-nuts. I Like f"ra11ky Bei-er/y a11d Ma:e hood. black is beautiful. hut il"s not ,cry rcla• inlidclit). sloth, addiction. date-rape, illitcra• hope some of 111~ neglected brothers take a trip Hi1111e11 :\' tfe,·ilisl, ways and i1111oce11t looks tional. rational. coo11crnthc. or Ar:.tdous. C). and IIIV-positi\e arc the char:ictcristics or and lind out that tlrnt ,\meri<·a has not onl) Some ar<' past bei11g pi11eo11s At one time in life. I used to hale on hla,·k a good mun. denied ~ou )Our m:mhood. hul ha, laken ;muy A111I closer to crooks men 11ho dated and married outside of our I hmc trmclcd to Europe, ,\frica, ,\sia, ,\us ~our riAhl lo meet balanced hla<.·k \\omen "ho IJut 011ce I .,·/wok by tlte black q11u11 type comnnmil,. I saw them as tr;1itors... surkt•rs. trnlia, and South ,\merica. This gmc me a dif• h:nc ~our b~1ck. This girl kepi it real a11d her perso11al is tigltt men \\ilh infcrioril) com11kxes \\ho w;mtcd fcrcnt p-crspc1.~thc on man)· thi11~s. including I want any brother 11ho liluls lll\e outside of Ju ltindsi11l11 I guess I luulfeelingsfor she hlond bahil"', It took repeated cnmuntcrs \I ith lmc and male/female relations. E,cr) \I here the black community. consirlcrinJ: ho\\ craz~· 'J_ M'ere "" fr U'he11 thi111:s my mind \\omen 'outside of thl· hl.1ck 'communit~ to that I hnu· gonl' the \\Ollll'O hmc Ileen ft.mtns our sisters arc. to celebrate in the moment mul ~\·he K'ould li.\lr11 to me unrm d my uurrou .. mincfrd nnd oue-dimc·n fir. 'fhcrc ha lme :md lnm,:er for hl:ark men not he• inlJibiled by na,i.,· stnn.•., or n1dc com /1,r ,·oice ,ms the key lo thr dmm ofmy life sional , iew of exogamou~ nmrriai:c nnd rela that l neH'r cncmmtcr hen·. And afkr a peri ments. Some folk, aren'f north} of n g ------B2 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1999 Tm: H ILLTOP THE STWORD Backside of a I waited patiently for the Lord COOKING FOR He turned to me and heard my cry PIGEONS Blue Note He lifted me out of a slimy pit B Y BILL B UII.D BY RJIE1T B tTn.ER Out of the mud and mire hat was that fi rst girl's name, again? There was a Danielle, azzy electric it is. It is what I see n Marissa, a Rhonda,:, Rita, a couple ofT:unekas,Jennifer, whcn I hearjazz and what I ponder He set my feet on a rock W Nicole, n Mindy, a Lori Bonaccorsi, tl1en another Tameka, over supper. Tmly a testament to and Simone ... J This wasn' t working at all. I was 11ropped up on one trembling arm Jah's hands are the suppleness of that and gave me a firm place to stand hovering over Jabba • uh, the nameless fi rst girl, my "ltite wife-beat curve. Swinging as crazy as Miles er itching, tucked under my chin, The nameless first girl caressed my breathed out Sawnuff, those hindlegs lower back silk-son with her fingers. We were both naked from the take me on upbeats and downbeats; a He put a new song in my mouth waist down and sweaty under the low beat of my ceiling fan. roller coaster ride ofebony pride. Every This wasn't brain surgery, right? More like happy holidays with Burt step places me in even deeper bondage to Wolfe and I was busily stuffing the turkey during the first commer your grace and my eyes once a Bronson a hymn of praise to our God cial intermission. Eyes wide shut in fierce concentration. Suddenly, ch inky now an embarrassed Sambo's. Patra slid under me cooing " Roplantic Call" in my car, begging. I Lord have mercy on your voyeurs child Psalm 40: 1-3 stiffened inside the condom, a little rubbini;, vigorously against the inside of Patra's leg as she s<1uim1ed. (Bloop). I fell Patra's right leg those of present and ofyesteryear. How tremble beneath me and I grinned, yeah. Beautiful, My bend bobbed I wish my eyes could have seen the disruption you caused during the up and down. Up and do,m on one and three like American Bandstand sultry Harlem thirties. Hipsters in zoot suits hollered ·rebirth" and and Patra squeezed me closer to her. became patrons of aestheticism at the first glance of the bulge. Ella Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. The >ertical shift had positioned spit fire while hands clapped and feet pitier-pat to the harmony my head only three or fo ur inches from the oak-finished headboard Satchmo Armstrong created with bell chiming Lil' Lionel Hampton. of my bed. Knock. Knock. Knock. In brief seconds, the dull thud Among the noise sat these damsels of long lost nights walking with had completely jarred my concentration. Reality. l\l)• eyes had been extended backs that paid quiet homage to Africa. Prohibition gone clamped shut and I had been holding my breath like I was going after but every male indulged in this the oldest form of.fire1uater. some Guinness record. I gasped and took in lungs full of an odor like molded sour milk and Hell, even I find myself looking up at a woman as she walks away the worst smells or the girls' locker room. A smell like the nameless stealing a glance at her glory. It is an unwritten rule amongst myr first girl had been wiping back to front all her life. A smell more iad men, a rule that is understandable in all languages with the sim wretched because - because - Jts11s, is that her breath smelli11g like ple turn of the head. Please know that I mean no disrespect in fact that? ''Kiss met she moutlied breathlessly. I gagged as my eyes began I only implore you to rationalize the situation. I do not call com- to tear. I went in close and managed to escape with a peck on the neck. I rades those who disrespect your temple with embarrassing banter Knock. Knock. The nameless first girl wrapped her legs around my back, pulling my hips closer lo hers, but my gibleLs were beginning to 1and shouts ofjoy among friends. Contrarily, my creed is those pri vate purveyors of your walk and adoring fans of our frivolous talks soften in the turkey. we choose to call ·game•. To be honest I adore you still when you Flashback to easy dharma scap<>goats embellished sexual escapades in the art of story-telling. For e,·erybody else: I \\US L.O.D. and now turn your back on my overly confident rhetoric full of New York crass my giblets were going son under the sweltering lights of lh'e TV. Knock. (watching your ass oh watching it). I leave you to sojourn back to Knock. Knock. Punic-stricken, I rushed my pace, hilling on one, two, the haven pro,~cle by my boys but know we puppets jerk our stringed three, four, and fh·e. I mis sweating puddles onto her Gap T-shirt, rac necks when your walk plays Gippctto. ing the ine,itable. My skull chipped lhe oak-finish on my headboard like some sick Red Alert remix of Duck Duck Goose. " What's my name?" she asked softly, ignoring the racket. I froze. Knock. Knock. Knock. "What's my name?" she echoed, digging nubby fingernails into my back. "Chrissy!" I yelled. "What's my name?'' "Chrissy!"! roared with more authority. Knock. Knock. THE OTHER Knock. Knock. "Chrissy!'' (Splash), Stop the clock. Now for a won! from our spon- sors... · Laughable. Six years later, Chrissy's three minutes of fame was END OF THE almost lost to that last forly. Damn pigeons. 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(202) 667-3037 or (202) 986-3767 The Def Comedy Jam Tour Sat s •ar•iflg Nov 6 A.J.Johnson Teddy Catpenter 1999 I I Showtime 7pm Dominique KidCBPfi Marvin Dixon icketsAvaila ble at CramtonBox Office &Ticketmaster Saturday, October 30 • 8pm Student Discount w/1D @Cramton Box Office Only at the intimate Cramton Auditorium Reserved Seating 2455 6th St., NW • woe (on the campus of Howard University) Sponsored By the 1999 Howard University[~ Free parking shuttle seN1ce available, & valet parking available Tickets on sale at all Ticket Master outlets including ~ ~ HOMECOMING STEERING COMMITTEE ~ Cramton Auditorium Box Ottice. Hechts. & Kemp Mill Music. Charge by phone 202-432-SEAT or purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com THE HILLTOP Life and Leisure at FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1999 • Howard University http://hilltop.howard.edu • • The Concert Les Nubians BY T URAYA BRYANT Hilhop S1aff Wri1er es Nubians cap1iva1ed lhe audience al 1he 9:30 Club with 1heir acid jazz Lsound and French lyric,. Before 1heir energized performance, 1he opening ac1 Olu sang a few ballads from his debu1 album. He casually walked on srnge dressed in blue swea1 pan1s and a black T-shin. He looked more prepared for a baske1ball game lhan to en1enain a sold-ou1 crowd of peo ple primarily dressed 10 impress. Spomdic clapping could be heard from 1he audience af1ereach song. II wasn't un1il his las1 song. "How does a Woman:· ma1 Olu was able 10 gel the crowd pumped. His band helped carry his performance. The audience could feel !he vibes of 1he band as the 1wo guil:lrs fed off of each olher's energy. Help from lhis power ful, excellenl band caused Olu to leave 1he s1age 10 applause. As the audience wailed for the fealured per forn1ers, speakers played hip-hop and some swee1 old-school sounds. II look 30 minu1es before the headliners came on 10 give lhe audience whal ii was wailing for. When the lime came. brigh1 while florescenl ligh1s shined on Les Nubians as 1hey glided on 1he s1age wilh incense in 1heir hands. They wore brigh1ly colored African prinl skins and simple 1ops. Bo1h singer, had their locked hair pulled back 10 accen1ua1e 1heir faces. E1h nic looking dols decora1cd 1heir eyebrows. pho .. B6 FRIDAY, O CTOBER 29, 1999 Tm HttLTOP Fashion Sage Rest A01yth: The Woi;ld Isn't A Fashion & Quite Theirs to the lack of in,trumentation and/or rnspiring lyrics, the Affair BY A~tol WOJO By Jovan Weatherly CUL.Tult(; ,",, ~ 1..-1 C:S A I-IP tl.._t,.._ I DE-A~, OW €11 l:O IUf Ctv 11,.rz.A-n ON H 6 WC.OVN GliGo . ~l(,E: 1'flE ':tT MAt:.e:s yo,., WOt,Jt)EJZ~ BQAIN-LO~SIM: ry..,_,..------H-,-im C; -ro WE 1!EA ~ ""i2..E" , <-t S1'C;w -ri, 'f OV~(t.1", '(W 11'\I~ :,~-r Ui-AnN S6"\Emir,,Jc', B7 T11£ fflLLTOP FRIDAY, O CTOBER 29, 1999 "BE LED BY THE SPIRIT IN HOPE" (Romans B:14-27) . Absalom Jones Canterbury Student Association Invites Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Friends To Join Us For A ''Welcome Back Celebration'' Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999 7:30-9:Q0 p.m. Rankin Chapel Lounge Please Contact: Leland Walcott, President, 202-806-9877 Sandra P. Franklin, Peer Minister 202-96-6841 David. Murrell, Event Coordinator 202-291-5561 Father J. Carlton Hayden, Chaplin 202-806-5747 T HE HI LLTOP FRIDAY, O CTOBER 29, 1999 [email protected] The Authority In Howard Spor t s 2 Minute Dri l l ~~ Fired-up Bison to Meet Spartans ;,t. Reasons Why You four forced fumbles. and a fumble recovery for a touch By T YRONE M CCANDIES down). The Spartans will be led by running back Ange Should Watch the Hilltop Staff Writer lo Todd, who led the conference last year in rushing. and all -purpose man. wide receiver Delvin Peeks, who has NBA In 1he pasl. the Spartans of Norfolk State (0·6 in the 113 yards a game. MEAC, 1-5 overall) have always been fired up to do bat On the other side of the ball. the Spartans will iry to tle with the Howard University Bison. Usually the Bison blitz to keep the Bison off-balance. Defensive back Mar come into the g;,me 10 warm up for next week's battle cus Grey leads 1he team with 48 tackles (26solos and one by blowing the Spartans out. In fact. Norfolk State hasn·1 sack). Linebacker Vaughn McAfee ha, 37 tack les (12 beaten Howard since a 42-IO victory in 1984. Howard solo). and dcfensi,·e end Jamal Naji lead, the team w11h KIMOTHY K. BROW'< holds a commanding 8-2 lead in this series including la,1 five sacks. They will be given the dubious ta,k of taking Ma11agi11g Editor year's 54-20 Homecoming romp, where Norfolk State on a ticked off Bison offense, who is second in the con only netted 36 yarc!s rushing. But, that was last year and ference (behind the offensive juggernaught known a, after la,t week·s humbling 51-0 lost 10 North Carolina FAMUJ in total points and yards. The offense is led by A&T. the Bison ( 1-3 in the MEAC, 2-5 overall) will come running backs Dave Johnson and Jermaine Hutchinson out with ,omething to prove to the rest of the league when ( I 4 t0uchdowns) who arc .1lso known to Howard faith Basketb.111 is finaltv back 300 ready to roU. The National they meet the Spartans Saturday at Dick Price Stadium ful as ..Ro lling Thunder." The Bison have other weapon, BasketbJll~ruioo(NBA)tipsoffN~2.SC\-er in the 52nd annual Fish Bowl Classic. as well. Bobby Townsend will be back at 100%. al st<>ries will no doubl highlighl the upcoming season. The .. We want to come out and show the world that we can Townsend is second in the conference in passing and will defending champion San Antonio Spur; will look 10 repeal play on the road and win," said linebacker Cedraan fikl'l10Co be looking 10 pad his stats against a depleted Spartan sec the Los Angeles ~ \\ill II)' to drop thc ·-undt:rachiev 1l1c llison hope to get back on track "ilh a ,·ictory o,er tl1e er,•· SU!lJm Md the Sacr.=to King;s. Philadelphia 76cfs Askew. Spartan, of Norfolk State. ondary. Townsend will be look ing a1 rnrgets Leonard The Bison will definitely be looking to come and take Stephens. Jevonte Philpot. Richard McEntyre. and big and Toronto Raptm \\ill be }'OUtlg team.son thc rise. play receiver Elijah Thurmon. Thurmon leads 1hc con A major rea,;on for writing on thi, particular subject is it 10 the Spartans early. NSU's offense only averages 16 conference with 15 tackles behind 1he line of scrimmage. points a game and ranks eighth in total yards per game ference in yards per ca1ch ( 18.0). receiving yard, (756). bccau,,e lxisicruly I am disench.LOted with fOOlooll. After with 285. This is music 10 the ears of a Bison defense If NSU attempts to go to the air (and they're not a great and receptions (42). The Bison are coming off a disap How:utl w:i.- 'jX)llkcd 51-0. l ha,-c nil but lost my faith. that comes in ranked first in the MEAC with a plus seven passing team). Howard will meet them with senior cor pointing lost to the hated Aggie, of North Carolina Besides. I promised 10 not be overly critical of the football turnover margin. The Bison defense will be led by defen nerback Omar Evans, who is first with four interceptions. A&T. while Norfolk State comes off a 21-9 upset loss at squad After all. they really tried 10 win ... righl? Come on. sive end Oby Arah and defensive tackle Douglas Miller and strong safety Brian McDonald, who is second with the hands of Divhion II Virginia Union. Game time will 51-0 10 Nooh Carolina A&r? Oh well. Norfolk State who has combined for 13 sacks. Miller also is tops in the three. Howard·s Vontrne Long has 38 iackles ( 18 solos. be a1 I :30 p.m. should pro,ide a win. Then again. do not count on that Anyway, back to the NBA.This will probably be the most competitive sea,oo in the NBA in years. Several ru.ing s= • coopkxl withcon,.istent \'CICl"Jn leaders will f"l)'i KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC. Ke y Sharing n 0 Official Notice from Provinoc Headqua11crs Our ls DISCLAJMER p Information Contact Rainbow Anthony B. Hill · •a (301) 899-0021 k e r of Light KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC. The Reverend Dr. Alvin 0. Jackson, Senior Pastor National City Christian Church Washington, D.C., October 22,1999 - Anthony B. Hil~ the Polemarch of the Eastern IV Province ofKappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.,(Regional Director) whose jurisdiction includes the Commonwealth of Virginia, the state of Maryland, the District of Colwnbia and Bennuda, has announced the following: Thursday, November 11, .1999 The Howard University Chapter, the Xi of Kappa Alpha Psi, is under temporary suspension 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. from the fraternity pending a disciplinary hearing for the violation of the terms and conditions of restrictive probation. The chapter had been placed on restrictive probation on A one-day conference focusing on the spiritual needs of, and services February 2, 1999, and 4 brothers were expelled. Since that date the chapter bas not had the for, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Community authority to conduct a membership intake or any other fraternity activity. Authority can only Foundry United Methodist Church come from the Province Polemarch (E). 1500 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC This serves and gives Official Notice that the fraternity holds as invalid all statements and representations made by all persons since February 2, 1999, other than those made by Dwayne Beverly, chapter Polemarcb, the Province Polemarch of this jurisdiction and/or Registration Fee: $20 ($25 after Nov 1) Scholarships Available Winfred R. Mundle, Esquire, Counsel to the Province Polemarch. Lunch is available for $8 Any and all representations made to anyone respecting future membership intake at Xi Make Checks Payable to: PFLAG Metro DC Chapter, can only come from the Province Polemarch (E) and are not only premature, but and Mail to: SOROL, PO Box 33514, Washington, DC 20033 carry a low probability assessment. Persons relying thereon may have their eligibility for future membership adversely affected. Walk-in Registrations Welcome For more information call 202-675-3092, visit our web site http://members.aol.com/SOROL or by e-mail: [email protected] Eastern Pro\ince Hcadquancrs • P.O. Box 2474, Washington, DC 20013-2474 • 301-899-0021 THE RALPH J. BUNCHE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS CENTER UNCHE!! CORDIALLY INVITES THE HOWARD HAPPENINGS AT THE RALPH J. BUNCHE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS CENTER COMMUNITY AND RETURNING ALU:MNI TO OUR FALL 1999 November 1 - November 5 THE PEACE CORPS: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL IN THE CARIBBEAN AND CENTRAL AMERICA Personal Observations by Peace Corps Country Directors in Jamaica and other Countries Monday, November 1 @Bunche rcall Bunche Center for Time] Ana Teresa Torres Venezuelan Author and Winner of the 1998 Mobil Pegasus Prize Reading and Book Signing Tuesday, November 2 4:00-5:30 pm Note Location: The new Howard University Bookstore, comer of Georgia Ave. and Bryant Street, NW. Dr. Susan Rice, Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs A Report on Secretary of State Albright's Recent Visit to Six African Nations The Annual Patncia Robens Hams Lecture President H. Patrick Swygert will lntroduce Dr. Rice Wednesday, November 3 2:00 pm-3:30 pm; Reception 3:30-5:00 pm Note Location: The Gallery Lounge, Blackbum Center, Main Campus Bunche Center Open House!! November 4, 1999 12:00-4:00 pm @BUNCHE!! See the Center. Meet the staff. Explore Opportunities Abroad and at Home. Refreshments Served. Free Souvenir Poster of Dr. Ralph J. Bunche While Supply Lasts Thursday, November 4 Noon until 4:00 pm @ Bunche •See the Center! •Meet the staffl Women and Conflict Management in Africa Colloquium sponsored by the Department of African Studies and the Bunche Center •Explore opportunities abroad and at home! Thursday, November 4 4:00 pm @Bunche •Enjoy refreshments and a free souvenir poster! The Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center THE BUNCHE CENTER 2218 6th Street NW(Next to the School of Engineering) 2218-6TH ST. NW, NEXT TO THE SCHOOL OF ~NGINEERING Washington, DC 20059 Phone: (202) 806-4363 Fax: (202) 387-6951 Phone: (202) 806 4363 Fax: (202) 387 6951 DISCOVER IT FIND IT HEAR IT SEE IT @BUNCHE!! www.founders.howard.edu/rjb B10 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1999 Tm: H11.1:rOP 9 post-season []]®~ma\~® ~ ,~®®1-rl3filr1[g :. ru@:[P®rmr.·©£~1 1~ ·.· ...··,· ,.· . . . . . _·. _·. . .· . '.•-.,;. ' : . ', . .. . '__._., '' . . ' . . . . Jenkins Talks About . By KF.\'IN 0. STEWART AND KIMOTHY K. BROWN Selecting Howard Hilhop Editors The Bison have pa~sed the halfway poinl of their season in che Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and right now che team is in a scale of shock after the 51-0 slaugh ter by the Aggies of Nonh Carolina A&T on Sncurday. The coverage 01 the 1c,m1 this ,ea,on has hecn fair and unbia,ed, so the Spun, Week affiliates felt that this would be a good time 10 assess the performance of the team chis sea,on. We will look :ii offense. defense. ,pecial teams• .tnd coaching stall. We just hope you all Fonner Howard University JUsl don·1 come and kick che living tlayhghts out of us after this le;s than favorable grade rcpon. Disclaimer: This is all i11 f1111. Please do11't go offtire deep e11d football player and currcni St. a11d eome/11111/irrgfor us. Just look at tire statistics arrd ra11k/11gs to see w/rere ,..t 'rt comirrg from. I\~ k11ow y11rr /rad a bad lt'tek, but ,..e still /ra,·t love for you! Louis Rams· strong safety Billy Jenkins was not your ordinary student-athlete acAlbuquerque IB-1 Offense Grade: High School in New Mexico. The Bulldogs did not have one The Bison rank first in 101al offense and time of possession in the MEAC by going 530 plays for 2.744 yards this season and keeping che ball for an :1verage of of the prominent football pro 33:45. The team averaged 392 yards per game. Also. che team i, ranked fourth in chc MEAC in scoring offense wich 25 TOs and 25.4 points per game. Howard's grams in the county. Although second-ranked passing offense (234 yards per game. 7 TDs, 1,671 101al yards. 39.1 completion percen1age. 11 in1ercep1ions} and fifth-ranked rushing offense ( 157 .6 Jenkins was one of the few tal y:u-ds per game. 16 TDs. 1103 cotal y;u-ds, 3.4 yards per rush) are the re:oson why che Bison are at che top of the MEAC in total offense. Although che Bison have had a good rushing anack during che season (except for their last game again,1 NC A&T). the passing game has taken a hit recently with the dcpanure of Bobby ented Bulldog players. Albu Townsend in the pa;c two games. In addicion. che ceam is ranked eighch in chird-down conver,ions. which has hurt the Bi,on at crucial times. A lack of a true full querque would compile a win• back is che cause of ,uch" terrible perfonnance. The Bison only convened on 34 of 116 ch,rd,down conversions. In che lase six quaners of play. the team has been loss record of 1-1 0 during ouhcored 93 to six by their opponents. This ineffectiveness of the Bison offense is again due to che absence of Bobby Townsend at quanerback. Sometimes we Billy's junior ye.it. Despite their feel Howard's offensive plays are being called by Ray Ch:u-les and Stevie Wonder. Come on now. Founh and chree in a shotgun formation? poor record. Jenkins w·.is one of the stace's best running backs and linebackers and received Defense Grade: inquiry letters from local coUegos. "l was doing very well in the three spons that 1w ·.is competing in. Have 1hc Bison been playing nag or tackle foocball'?. Though che Bison defen,e was able 10 contain learns such as the "Snakes" of FAMU and che "Mighty Hams" football. t.rock and field. and wrestling," said Jenkins. "I was get of Hampton ln,1i1111e. the Bison are ranked eighch in the MEAC in 101al defense by giving up 2.791 tocal yard,. which averages om to 398.7 yards per game. An ting recruited by most of the schools in the New Mexico area such eighth-ranked pass defense which gave up 1,551 total yards and 15 TDs and a sixth-ranked ru,hing defense which gave up 1,240 tocal yards and 18 TD, is par as New Mexico State. University of New Mexico. Eastern New Mex• cially the cause of such a low ranking. One has to take in considerncion che field po"1ion the offense and special ceam, gave opposing teams. The N.C. A&T game ico and the Uni,'Crsi1y of Texas El Pa.so. However. I always wan l is a prime example of chis. The Aggie, first two posse:,sions were at chc Bison 16 and 32-y11rd lines. With no cushion. the Aggies were able 10 score on the Bison ed 10 le.we the Male of New Mexico 10 go 10 college. I wan11.' Howard University's cross-country teams competed :,grunst George Mn,on Uni versity on October 16. The women ·s team placed last out of four team.,. The men\ team placed third out of four teams. Despite the teams' placement. their fini,hing rimes dbplayed Mn:ngth and irnpro,'Ctl'lCnt. The men ·steam irnprovttl theirt~ by approxirrnuely two minutes. · Clifton Alexander fmished with a time of29: 11. The other men's times were: Drew Anderson,28:32;JwmineBenjrunin,34:08;Nicolasfle1cher,32:34;TroyMcArthur. 28:50; Ngata Nganda. 29:19; Derek Rodgers. 31:19; and Mic!mel Ziph. 28:18. The women ·steam improved their times as well. Ranisi Bethany finished with a time of 22:20. Other women's times were: 1ia Clemmons. 22:49; Crystal Hender son, 21:20: Jamila Jordan. 21 :55; Faith Murray, 21 :43; Jody Reid. 23:42; Adrienne HOWARD UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE Trioe, 21: 13; Trinishia W~liams. 22:48; and Tonia Rhone. 24:40. October231n.'lfked a victory for the team when they competed agai1ist Bowie State STUDENT ASSEMBLY SKI WEEKEND 2000 and Lincoln University. The team defeated their opponents with the men scoring 22 points and the women scoring 30 points. FEB. II• 13, 2000 tnpcode howarp2'11100sa2qmrw Times accomplished during the men ·s meet were Clifton Alexander. 29:54; Drew AndeMn, 28:44; Jwmine Benjamin. 37: 15; Nicolas fletcher, 32:34; Troy McArthur. 28:50; Ngaia Nganda. 29:19; Derek Rodgers. 31:19; Michael Ziph. 28:18. The Skiing ... Blue Knob women's times were Ran1si Beumny, 20:17; 1ia Clemmons, 20:27; Crystal Hen derson. 17:53; Jody Reid, 19:57; and Adrienne Trice. 18:08. The Bison will compete in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference finals on Octo l!'IAJ! V/fl.JM't ~AfJLd_l(Aj ber 30. The championship will lake place in Greensboro, N.C .. at North C.=lina A&T at the Hagan-State Park. Sianergwis will sound at approximately I0:30a.m. for the rnen's oompetition and 11: 15 a.m. for the women'soompetition. LOOK WHAT'S INCLUDED!!! RAMADA INN "I am expecting the team to have a strong finish in the championship," said head co:ich Debra Johnson. "We look the team to place in the top four or bener." ,IIEHIUH OPEN BAR COHPUHENTS OF ADVENTVRE Altoona.PA •,•r,ivn 10 occrdc be,.. 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