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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the The iH lltop Digital Archive at Digital Howard @ Howard University. It has been accepted for inclusion in The iH lltop: 2000 - 2010 by an authorized administrator of Digital Howard @ Howard University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. WEATHER VOLU!\IE 88, NO. 21 TUESDAY, NOVEIVIBER 2, 2004 \V\V\V.thchilltoponlinc.con1 .. campus. A2·A5 Find out about See the official Find out ~vhy Metro.A& political but- Ho1necon1ing Th e Hi I!top gave Ute & Stvte. 81-83 tons that 1nake a Pheno1nenon Hortiecon1ing Spons. 84·15 statement... photos ... 2004 a B-... Business & Technolouv. 18 Editorials & Perspecdves. 11 Life & Style... B 1 News ...BS Editorials... B 10 • '\ . A2 CAMPUS THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 2, 2004 • • 'Too Hot for TV' Show Yardfest Disappoints Displays Diversity Students BY CHARREAH JACKSON BY LATRISHA GOMER Asst. Campus Editor Hilltop Staff Writer ' Homecoming's annual fashion show illustrated Despite the rain and muddy grass, thousands this year's "Too Hot for TV" theme, as a drag ofp eople gathered on the Yard to attend Yardfest queen graced the stage tossing his wig into the on Friday. The free annual concert is held on crowd, exotic reptiles and birds accessorized the Friday before the homecoming game and models, and students witnessed their daily is one of the most anticipated events of the classmates transform into couture models. year. Held Thursday evening in Cramton In 2000, Jay-Z and Ludacris per- Auditorium as in past years, the high formed. In 2001, it was DMX and Foxy demand event created the need for two Brown. In 2002, LL Cool J made an shows. Dividing the diversified fashion appearance. In 2003, the Diplomats, show into scenes like "Sex and the City" Nelly and the St. Lunatics performed and "Spring Bling," the event was enter their biggest hits. taining, as well as empowering in the Sophomore biology major Larry "Revolution Will not be Televised" por Mark, has been coming to Yardfest tion. With culturally conscious clothing since his junior year in high school. He and accompanying signs of "Buck Fush" said that he was disappointed by this and "Any Means Necessary," students year's event. . were reminded of their political respon "There was no real headliner per sibilities to vote today. forming this year. They could have at "That was just beautiful. I could least represented D.C. by having a go never get enough," said Gynthia Azolin, go artist perform," he said. a sophomore liberal studies major, fol This year Trick Daddy, Mr. Cheeks lowing the end of the first show. "If I and Xzibit headlined the show. knew this type of show would happen, I Sophomore marketing major would come back every time. The show was Michele Taylor was disappointed by this very creative and whoever was the head, has year's Yardfest and said that the event was really inspired." not as good as last year. The 'head' Azolin speaks of is Danielle "The event is dead this year. The weath "Danie Rae" Perkins, who served as fashion er, the atmosphere, the acts. It's not becoming show coordinator, but was unavailable for com of a Howard University homecoming. I'm not ment at press time. excited about homecoming at all now," she said. "What the audience sees is nothing like the pro Yardfest coordinator Ravi Windom, said the cess in putting it together," said fashion show assistant artists who perform at Yardfest do not get paid and Lauren Johnson. "Danie See FASHION Campus A7 that the concert is a Rae has been planning ' promotional event for the See YAROFEST, Campus A7 Hamilton Takes Crowd Deltas Claim Stepping Pboto~b) Mt)I CUiian>. T1a Cood.son. and J\larltnt To Church Ha1'1hrone Title for Fourth Year BY LAUREN STEPHENS all of the Homecoming activi attention for the next 45 min BY JOI GILLIAM formed by other fraternities. The of the step team dressed as the Hilltop Staff Writer ties when I was a student... I'm utes with his wide vocal range Asst. Metro Editor performance ended with a chal Bison mascot stepping alongside so happy now that I have the and piano playing skills. lenge to the other performers the others as well as their own When the crowd lined up opportunity to come back now While the majority of On Saturday, hundreds as they asked, "Who's next?" to version of steps done by othe1 outside Cramton Auditorium and be one of the performers the songs he performed were of students, alumni and Greeks which the crowd wildly cheered. sororities. bought their tickets for this and sit in Cramton Auditorium from his upcoming album flocked to tl1e DC Armory for "The Deltas were great, they The Kappas won over the year's R&B concert, there was and listen to Anthony Hamilton, Get Lifted, Legend also gave the final and most anticipated always come hard and it was Iotas and second p1ace winners no way they could be prepared he's absolutely phenomenal... the crowd what he called," a installment of this year's home very entertaining," said junior Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, for the re-embodiment of Mary It feels good to come back, " history lesson" for those who coming performances. In the political science major Sabrena Incorporated. The Kappas per J. Blige and old school talents McDonald said. could not place his voice by end, the crowd felt a little deja Pringle. formance was similar to last like, Stevie Wonder and Al When the lights dimmed playing excerpts from songs he vu and a little tired as they sat Many were disappointed in year's as they performed in white Green that they were about to 45 minutes after the scheduled has appeared on, including Jay through a little over four hours the decision for the winnir.g fra suits and stepped with their sig witness. start of the concert, the hosts Z's "Encore," and Kanye West's of performances and watched ternity. nature red and white canes. This year's R&B concert for the evening Tony Richards "Never Let Me Down." He also winning performances from last Junior psychology major Other complaints with held on Friday evening, fea and comedian Greg Wilbourne, shocked some fans by reveal year's winners, Alpha Chapter, Jennifer Jenkins believes the Saturday's performance includ tured performances by Keyshia rc.dio personalities on WHUR's ing that he was the background Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, performance by Iota Phi Theta ed the show's length and theme. Cole, John Legend, and the Real D.C/ Morning Show, were voice on Alicia Keys' hit song Incorporated and Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated was a "Time wise and then1e wise I headliner Anthony Hamilton in greeted by the uproar of an "You Don't Know My Name." Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, lot more noteworthy than the think they could have come a lot a concert full of live music with audience anxious to get the eve ''John Legend was tight. .. Kappa Chi Chapter. performance by the winners. better," said Shemecca Williams, an interactive audience. ning started. His music is really good and he "It feels good to be a part "Anyone who can step with a graduatE' student studying Despite the artists' rela "Anytime you get a chance is a fantastic singer and I play of a legacy, I'm very excited," real machetes and not cut their English. tive newness on the scene, they to be apart of Homecoming for the piano and I know that he said Tiffany Shackelford, a brother should definitely win Apparently, time was not an have generated a large follow Howard, you take advantage of can play the piano really well," member of the winning soror over someone stepping with just issue as the show started almost ing of Howard students. that...It's really exciting to be said freshman music and com ity step team. The Deltas con canes, so I think the Iotas should 45 minutes late and ended The delayed start of the here," Wilbourne said. munications major Jeremiah tinued their legacy, as this is have won," Jenkins said. almost four hours later. show gave the audience time The first act, Keyshia Cole, Wright Hanes who was visiting their fourth straighl win at the Eric Perkins, one of the per Greek Pan-Hellenic organi to find seats, which were on a new artist on Interscope from Hampton University. homecoming step show. formers with the Iotas said, "I zations were .1ot the only per a first come, first serve basis, Records, performed her current When Hamilton graced the In a very dramatic per don't agree with the decision. form~rs. The show also includ and to scan the crowd to find single, "I Changed My Mind" stage shortly before 9 p.m., the formance, members of Delta The crowd told us who should ed an opening performance by familiar faces such as Camille and followed with her next sin audience was full of energy and Sigma Theta had a Samurai have won." Alpha Nu Omega that got the McDonald, former Howard stu gle "I Should Have Cheated." ready for his performance. themed routine complete with The crowd was excited crowd excited about the other dent and contestant on season After a quick set change Dressed in a tweed blazer, a red Samurai belt over a black about the Iota performance step teams. two of "America's Next Top and being introduced John jeans and a bright yellow t one piece. Theykeptthecrowd's from beginning to end as they Model." Legend sauntered on stage like shirt warning the audience to attention with their own imita did moves in military fatigues "I never really got an oppor a modern day Stevie Wonder tion of Tina Turner's "Proud and black tank tops. Their per tunity to take full advantage of and commanded the audience's See HAMILTON, Campus A7 Mary" and various steps per- formance included a member Who will yon be voting for in today's Presidential election? Dionne Dacoste Dominic Cooper Sasha Sloan J.Q. Biology Business Management Musical Theatre Acting Sophomore Freshman Sophomore Sophomore "I cannot vote. I'm an international • "I'm voting for myself." .. Mr. Kerry. due to the fact that when "Kerry, because he's the lesser of two student and unfortunately we have not son1cthing is wrong we need to find evils." political rights nor can we voice any another approach." political opinions." f N OV Fi\lBER 2, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWS A3 you have priorities. let them guide you as you build your career. define what's important to you and see what's important to others . • pwc.com/mypriorities A4 CAMPUS THEIBLLTOP NOVEMBER 2, 2004 SHARA'S SOAPBOX: Homecoming Parade Shines Through Overcast BY AYESHA RASCOE speculated that the organizers tions are more willing to par Hilltop Staff Writer enlisted such star power to help ticipate," she said. increase parade attendance. Studly Auguste, a member This is her second time attend- of the Alpha Chapter of Delta Gray skies and cool weath- ing the parade. Sigma Theta, Incorporated, said er did not stop cheering crowds "I think that's why they put that this was the first year in a from watching Howard's annu- [LL Cool J] in there, because of long time that her organization al Homecoming parade. the [lack of] turn out last year," had marched in the parade. With rapper/actor, LL Johnson said. "This year we seized the Cool J, as grand marshal and In addition to celebri opportunity because it was So .. This Is It the R&B group, New Edition, ties, a medium sized crowd made available to us," Auguste attending the parade, a special turned out to see local bands, said. Another member of the excitement seemed to bubble University organizations, com sorority, Adrienne Lee, was BY SHARA D. TAYLOR through the spectators. The munity groups marched in this looking forward to being in the Campus/Online Editor crowd spilled onto the street Homecoming event. Joy E. event. taking pictures and trying to Moreland, assistant coordina "I haven't been to [the shake hands with LL Cool J, tor of the parade, was pleased Homecoming] parade in all my I have finally arrived. I have as he led the opening of the the acts who signed up to par years here," said Lee, a senior finally done my duty as a citi parade. New Edition followed ticipate in the event. speech pathology major. "I'm zen of these United States of the rap star waving to the crowd "We're able to get celebri- looking fonvard to it." Lee America. I voted. This is the from a black pick-up truc,1.. ties to march in our parade," said that being in the parade first time that I have been eli "This year I'm excited to Moreland said. ren1inded her of when she was gible to participate in a presi see LL," said Sierra Johnson, a - She also said that this year a member of her high school \larltnt lf1,"throne--S1an Pbotogrupht-r dential election. This is the first sophomore clinical laboratory there was more involvement band. Despite overcast skies, Mr. and Miss Howard showed up to time that I have made my voice science major as she waited for from University groups. "The Many community organiza participate in the parade. heard through this wonderful the parade to begin. Johnson Howard clubs and organiza- tions were also in the parade. democratic process of voting. When I was younger, (for some reason unknown to me) I had convinced myself that this moment would be accompanied by fireworks and a feeling of unequivocal satisfaction. Not the case. As I examined the candi dates' platforms and attempted to understand what role their policies would play in my life Students Help Get the Black Youth Go to two or three years down the road, I reached the conclusion that neither Bush nor Kerry iinpressed me. Vote Out Nation Wide Local Communities I admit that I probably could BY AYESHA RASCOE BY KAREN BRUNDIDGE of the Black Youth Vote. have done a little more research Hilltop Staff Writer Contributing Writer Volunteers went door on each man (although I don't ------to door on the streets of the think it would have swayed my Today, some Howard Howard community includ decision). I probably could have students will be doing \Vith the Nov. 2 Election ing, Euclid, Harvard and U even scheduled a period of time 1nore than just exercising Day upon us, many organiza Streets. Using detailed maps, each day to study their platforms their right to vote. They tions have lobbied to con,ince workers broke up into groups and their voting records. will also be heading out minority youth, especially, to and covered the neighbor I cannot tell you who to vote into communities around exercise their constitutional hoods of Shaw, LeDroit Park, for or even how to choose your the nation educating citi right to vote. Bloomingdale and Petworth. candidate. I figure it's too late zens on their voting rights Community leaders, hip '"Today is f\lake-A- for that anyway since many of and encouraging them to hop artists, entertainers and Difference Day nationally. It is us chose the absentee ballot go to the polls. college students across the a day of senice and a perfect route and a good number of The Howard University nation have attempted to day to get out and make a dif us are international students. I Student Association increase voter registration. ference in the 2004 election,~ will say this, though. No matter (HUSA) is involved with Now n1any are turning their said Janet Griffin-Graves. whose names you place a mark two voter mobilization attention to different strategies Ph.D., director of the Center ne>..1: to during the election, you events on this Election so people are not just regis for the Ad•ancement ofServi ce must hold them accountable. Day. One program that tered, but also actually edu Learning. "'\\'e needed to get Do not let them hide behind HUSA is co-sponsoring cated on the issues and getting out here and do this today the media or a political ploy and with the Howard chapter to the polls. because we don't want anyone fool you into thinking they are of the National Association Since registration is often to be turned away or discour doing their job, when in actuali for the Advancement of considered not enough, the aged al the polls, especially the ty, they are finding ways to avoid Colored People (NAACP) is \1:1,:. (.llli1t1n·~niur f Black Youth Vote organization first ti1ne Yoters.~ everything they have promised a l'hu1o dih>r "Roll Out to the Polls." Today, HUSA will sponsor a voter mobilization drive to emphasizes the in1portance of Andrena Sawyer, a fresh to do. Roll Out to the Polls educate citizens about their voting rights. education after registration. man sociology major, shared I have seen too many times is a can1pus event lasting An extension of the nation what n1oti\71 ted her to get up when a supposed "leader" has from 7:30 a.n1. until 8 p.m. al organization, National and go out on th strcC;t on made an obviously illogical, irre today, designed to push walk on foot and encourage Howard said. "E\ eryonc does Coalition on Black Civic Saturda) monn ng and said, I sponsible, or uninformed deci local citizens to vote. local citizens to vote. not have that. I encourage Participation, Black Youth feel like it's an obligation. espe sion and not one person chal Between 7:30 and 9 a.m.. "It's basically n1obi anvone, to educate those who Vote was started in September ciallv. in the kind of con1n1unitv. lenged them on it. Too many students will begin leaving lization from [the] student haven't had that opportuni with the purpose to encourage that we·re in which is urban people believe that they when from all of Howard's donns in body to the D.C. community ty." African-Americans between and majority Bl:ick. If we don't they receive a big title or a pres groups and will walk to t11eir and to the Howard con1mu The other event that is the ages of 18-35 to vote and to tell them, who will?' tigious position they are exempt designated polling place. On nity," said Kristen Howard, in conjunction with Civic be aware of their civic duties. Junior psycholoro major from scrutiny and reprimand. the way, each group will stop director of programs for Connection Coalition is On Saturday, October 23 the ~lichelle Boyd, who is also Too many others don't under in a designated neighborhood the Howard chapter of the "Election Protection." new organization hosted the pa1t of the organization, said, stand they have power as well. and knock on doors encour NAACP. Howard wants as Election Protection, a nation Voter Mobilization Drive- Each '"I know a lot of people regis Do all leaders (even the aging people to vote. From many students as possible al program sponsored by One, Teach One. tered. but the whole point is lo good ones) make bad decisions 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., vehicles will lo get involved with this People for the An1eriran \Va}, ··our goal today is to give actually g t out and 'otc Tlus at some point their careers? I be leaving from Cramton event. She said students can is sending college students to information on the local poll is our con1munity and it 1s our would venture to say yes. Do Auditorium, the Tubman sign up this 1norning in the con1n1unities in Philadelphia, ing precincts, issues with both civic duty to do so." most of us have to face unwant Quadrangle and Meridian HUSA office if they would Cleveland, and Columbus, parties and to give information 11en1bers of the School ed consequences as we realize Hill Hall to transport stu like to get involved. Ohio to help get the vote out. on voting rights,"" said Joshua of Communications Student that we have gotten into a sticky dents to the polls. After 3 "It's such an opportu All together, 205 stu- Gray, a senior broadcast jour situation (knowingly or other p.m., students will once again nity to have an education," See ROLL, News AS nalism major and coordinator See YOUTH, News AS wise) because we chose to follow those in command? Again, I say yes. However, I don't believe that most of us put a strong stand against those who hold the AKAs Raise Over $16,000 for Africare Fundraiser power. Generally, we just float along with their agenda because BY ROBIN A. DAVIS sorority has done. "Africare is allocated to a different need in Metro Editor it's the safe thing to do. Instead very appreciative of the stu Africa. Last year's donations of questioning their decisions, dents that want to take time to were used for Africare's HIV/ we sit and allow them to dictate Several African countries learn about situations outside AJDS Service Corps in Burkina our paths (in extreme cases, our may soon be reaping the ben of their borders," she said. Faso. Africare has two princi lives). efits of work done on Howard The commihnent involved pal areas, Food Security and Often times the problems University's campus. The Alpha was not only a financial and Agriculture, and Health and do not lie solely in the decisions Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha time commillnent, but a com HIV/AJDS. ''Each day there that the leaders have made. Sorority, Incorporated hosted mitment of sacrifice as well. The will be over 7,500 people a day The problems lie in our silence. their annual Africare fundrais weekend that the donations are that die of HIV/AlDS," Dunston Speak up. Say something. Do er, raising $16,ooo and count accepted is also the weekend of saiCl. The other areas of con something. ing. the Malena R. Calvin-Rance 48- centration for Africare include Hour Stop Hunger Fast. Water Resource Development, It is possible that your opin Africare is the oldest and ion will be shut out before you largest African-American orga "We decided to partake in Environmental l\.Ianagen1ent, even begin talking, or worse, you nization doing development a fast to be able to relate to the Basic Education and Emergency could be fired and blacklisted. work in Africa. Since it's incep health and hunger needs of the Hun1anitarian Aid. Annually, Is it worth to speak your mind tion in 1970, over $450 million less fortunate, thereby encour 6.5 million people in Africa are on occasions and have peace of has been allocated to various aging us to work harder to iden beneficiaries of Africare. countries in Africa, and that tify solutions. Om; commit1nent Several students participat The Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, mind? You decide. Incorporated has raised over $16,000 for Africare. Senior marketing major and number is partially due to Alpha lies in supporting organizations ed in t11e fundraiser, including Memphis, Tenn. native Shara Kappa Alpha. Last year, the that address such needs," said one student who raised more ing. It seeks to reach beyond," throughout the year. Africare D. Taylor can be reached at sorority raised nearly $23,000 Pamela Chew, graduate adviser than $1,000. for Africare, and the expecta tb Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Shamia Cottrell, a junior Cottrell said. is located in Washington, D.C., [email protected] Although the Hunger and accepts volunteers and for now. Depending on which tion is that this year's amount Incorporated, Alpha Chapter. legal communications major, will surpass that. This is t11~ sorority's 17th year is glad to have offered help to Fast takes place in October, interns. For more information candidate earns 270 electoral Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, on Africare, go to www.africare. votes, she may be on the next Steronica Dunston, devel hosting the fundraiser and the Africare. ··1 thought the program Incorporated, Alpha Chapter org. plane out of this country. opment officer for Africare, is hunger fast. was ve.ry unique. It's not just appreciative of all the work the Each year, the funds are donating money, it's educat- accepts donations for Africare NOVEMBER 2, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWS AS Homeownership Initiative Promotes Financial Education BY CHRISTINA M. WRIGHT of Rush Communications said. financial tools and ownerships of the average white household Hilltop Staff Wnter .. \>Vorse, the rate of home own information. The hopes are that is $37,000, while the average ership among low to moder these events wi'.I d~crease the wealth of the Black household is While spirits ran high on the ate income working families lack of information. $5,000. Some Howard students Yard as Hip Ilop and rap per with children is declining, even "Black people need to be are aware of the wealth gap, and formers blasting through mas though the overall U.S. hom educated on credit, how to blame it on employn1ent oppor sive speake1 s was the scene of eownership rate has risen." establish good credit, how to tunities. the traditional y,,rdfcst, a serene According to recent sur keep good credit, how to avoid "It is disappo i ntin~ that the setting of delicat ' white linens veys and research conducted by bad credit, etc. \\That they need African American population and backed by soft jazz was Fannie Mae, the biggest discrep to understand is that we need fs not able lo own their own the scene of Russell Simmons's ancy in owning homes in the to take the initiative to learn homes, but it is also due lo the launch of his homeownership minority communities has been this information because no one fact that African Americans are initialive, "Gel Your House In found to be lack of information. is going to just hand it to us," not getting as great of jobs as Order," in the Blackburn Center Fannie Mae revealed, among said freshman accounting major others and they aren't getting Ballroom. olher findings that, "only 23 per Lesley Barned. paid as high of wages," Barned, The initiative is a partner cent of African Americans and Earl G. Graves, Jr., president said. ship between UniRush Financial 18 percent of Spanish-language Simmons and the initiative's Russell Simmons has helped to launch a homeownership Ini and CEO of Black Enterprise, Services, BET.com, Black dominant Hispanics (Spanish presented what he believes to be partners decided lo stage the tiative that promotes financial literacy. Enterprise, Chevy Chas< Bank, Hispanic'>) surveyed claim an a bigger problem for the minori launch at Howard because each and f\1yFICO.com dcsirned to above average understanding cf a mortgage does not require a compared to 73 percent of all ties of America. believes there is .1 future with further minorities' knowledge of the home-buying process con1- 30-year commitment; and 64 respondents." -People talk about the digi young people. homeownership with a goal of pared to a third of American; percent of English Hispanics, 57 Through a series of events tal divide and the information, kThis is a magical place increasing the number of minor 65 percent of English-language percent of African-Americans in major cities and Historically but the biggest divide is the where young people learn, grow, ity homeowners b} i.6 million. dominant Hispanics (English and only 22 percent of Spanish Black Colleges and Universities, wealth divide," he said during and lead our country," Jeffery R. "Less than half of all African Hispanics), 60 percent of Hispanics know that it's not nec the WGet Your House In Order" the launch. Hayward, senior vice president Americans nationall} own their Africans and only 27 percent essary to have a perfect credit initiative will provide free cred Graves read off figures that of American Communities Fund own homes," Simmons, CEO of Spanish Hispanics know that rating to qualify for a mortgage, it reports and advice, access to stated that the average wealth at Fannie Mae, said. Howard Alumni Writers Return to Campus to Receive Honors BY ADAM WYNN Hilltopwriterandauthorof"'Dark that women relate to his con the material is not nourishing," Contributing Writer Thirst" said, "I am so excited to tent, subject and language, while said junior administration jus· be returning to my alma mater as males are more into rap and film. tice major Amber Mixson. On Saturday, writers a published author, it's like icing He plans to influence disenfran '"The 1st Annual Howard such as Omar Tyree, Yanick on the cake." Allen's book "'Dark chised male readers through film University Authors Reunion" Lamb, Angela Allen and many Thirst" is the first ever anthol and music to promote reading. is a spin-off of another event more gathered at the Howard ogy of black vampire stories by He now has his own company, that occurred last year at the University Bookstore to be hon African American authors such Hot Lava Entertainment, which Bookstore in which eight authors ored for their accomplishments as Omar Tyree, Donna Hill and is working toward this goal. signed books. The objective in the publishing industry at the Monica Jackson. Students at the f\.1ecca were of the event is to educate and "1st Annual Howard University "I think reading is the build excited after hearing that these inspire students who want to Author Reunion." These honor ing block for all other skills and writers were going to appear at know how to get into the indus· ees signed books and spoke on reading opens the door to other the Bookstore. try. encouraging young black people worlds," Allen said. kl think it's brilliant. As '"This event gives Howard to read more and write more. C. Kelly Robinson, a writ young people coming up I think students the opportunity to find Man) ot the honored writ er and Howard alum. said that we need mentorship and with out how to becon1e compeliti\'e ers were Howard alumni and reading gives people insight into them coming. it demonstrates participants in a highly com were ecstatic about returning to the problems that they and oth that are dreams can become a petitive industl")," said Howard their alma mater to be honored ers may face. reality," said senior film major Bookstore marketing manager in front of their peers after years "I think people should read Brandon Edward. Monique l\.1ozee. of hard work. Lamb, writer of actively to challenge themselves Other students on Howard's Mozee said that she has per "Born to Win," said that she is and to keep themselves open campus do not feel the same. sonally been inspired to read particularly excited to be hon to new ideas and experiences," Some students feel as if these more by writers such as Tyree ored at Howard because she is Robinson said. writers do not have sustenance and Stephanie Stokes and can Many of these authors are ""'w.book\lOtt.hO\\ard.f(lu getting a great response from to their material. not wait to see them in person. Alumni authors returned to campus on Saturday to be hon the Howard community. finding new and innovative ways "I think that it's good that ored for their accomplishments in the publishing industry. .\ngcla Allen, a former to reach black males who do their coming to advocate more not read as much. Tyree said African-American reading but The Howard Plaza Tower of Terror Know Your University: Andrew Carnegie Building BY NICOLE REED than to re. •ive ," arc no\\ ctcr Contnbuting Wnter nalized on a plaque on the main level of the building. Since its construction, the At a corner of the Yard building has had many purposes between Rankin Memorial including containing the office of Chapel and Frederick Douglass the president and lruske meet Memorial Hall stands another ing rooms, housing the School building that is a mystery to of Religion from 1939 to the many Howard students. This i96os, and serving as the Little building is more than just the Chapel until the 1900s. It ,1lso backdrop of the 1nain quad ho tsed c111ssroon1s and offices rangle. It has a rich history at for a short time period. Howard University. However, the Carnegie The Andrew Carnegie Building was dedicated by 11a (;eod.,·1111·\tall'Mtuh ..raplwr Building was designed by archi Carnegie as a library and was the While Halloween was overshadowed by the thrill of the weekend's Homecoming celebrations, students from around the tect Henry D. \Vhitfield and University's main library until D.C. area enjoyed a night of terror in the Howard Plaza West Towers. erected in 1910. The building, 1937 when Founder's Library standing two stories tall is locat was opened. ed on Six-th Street N.W. On Currently, the Carnegie April 25, 1910, Andrew Carnegie, Building houses the offices of an American philanthropist and the Andrew Rankin Memorial industrialist who founded the Chapel, the offices of the dean iron and steel industry in the and former dean of the Chapel. HBCU BRIEF'S United States, dedicated the the office of the Achievement building. Scholars Program, and offices The lasting words Carnegie for graduate studies. The rich spoke al the dedication cere history of this building is com mony, "I never upon any occa memorated in photos hanging sion of my life fully realized how along its halls. much more blessed it is to give Gay Alliancefor Hampton Enrollment ofN on-Black Declines Dillard S till Searching For President Hampton Umvcrsity senior April Maxwell Despite a desegregation order to increase non The Dillard University board of trustees has seeks to fonn Gay/Straight Alliance for students black enrollment, Tennessee State has witnessed refreshed its search for a new university president. on campus who arc gay. lesbian, bisexual, or trans a decline in the number non-black students who After Dillard extended an offer to their candidate of gendcr. Sht• said that Hampton ha.s a large popula enrolled. The enrollment of "minorit)'" students at choice, the person declined the position Because of tion of gay students on campus, but there is not TSU bas decreased to 1,924 La.st year the number this decision, the board bas extended the opportu an organii..1tion that encourages them to express stood at 1,985 students. nity for interested persons to apply or re-apply for thcmsclws. Under the federal court issued Geier consent the job. The board opted to begin the process from Mn:rnell. who has been openly gay since the decree, all public higher education schools in the the beginning to ensure that they choose the best four ) t•ars she has been .1t Hampton, would like state of Tennessee have been instruct<'ity would not offer it to the next candidate. few Hampton is one of a schools that doc:; not have state has agreed to donate $1 million to the school's trustees have said that they voted to extend an offer a homost•x11<1l·focuscd orgnni1~1tion on its campus. endowment fund each year for the next 10 years. to the first candidate. \ 1arl,·nt lla~lhn,nt ·'l Compiled by SharCI D. Taylor Named after philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, the Carnegie Building has decorated the Howard campus since 1910. A6 METRO THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 2, 2004 Metro System Plans to Extend to Downtown Silver Spring BY VERONICA JORDAN important step in determining .. line will .attract those who have area, I wo~ld ;,ote a ·~es' for Contributing Writer what routes will be studied and cars to nde the Metro and save the purple hne, she said. whether they will be bus or more money," said Christina Candice Jordan, an alum- The l\.1aryland Transit rail. Walters, '' sophomore educa- na of Howard and resident of Authority (l\.ITA) is hoping to According to Metro offi- tion major. Greenbelt, Md., has enough connect Bethesda with New cials an estimated 160 ooo to So1ne residents of the with being exhausted through- Carrollton via Silver Spring. 200 ~oo riders would ;ide the Maryland, D.C. and Virginia out her week and the last thing The transit way will be known Pu~le Line everyday, which area are excited about the new ~hat she. wants to worry a??ut as the purple line. is equivalent to two to three ~roposal. .Because .they are 1s tra."ehng ho111e a~ter wa1n.ng If the proposal goes into traffic lanes at the least. Those tired of taking long trips to and 15 minutes for a train to arnve effect, the line will extend 4-4 who desire to use this new line from D.C. for various reasons. at the n1etro station rail. 1niles fron1 Bethesda to Silver should expect a faster ride to The purple line is another "I would support Lhis new Spring, and then 10 iniles their destination. way for those who do not have line because I would want nly from Silver Spring to New Gov. Glendening explains metro access to get ar.ound. traveling time to be easier an.d Carrollton. why he agrees with the propos- . At first, W?odbn?ge, V~. l~s congested. I fe.el that this The MTA is not only look al to have the purple line built. res1dert Octavia Wnght did line needs to p:trticularly be ing to improve the Metro "This purple line will pro- ~ot agree wi.th the constru.c- in places like Upper ~ar~b?r~ rail syste1n, but they are also vide transit to people who need tion of a Bi-County transit- and further parts of V1rg1 n1a, looking to include bus rapid it most. \Vithout this purple \"""' 'h""'1"·'""' 1 "''1 "~'"1'""' way. However, her decisions she said. ~ransit, route" other than the line (Bethesda] could bPcome The D.C. metro rail system plans to open up new stops In changed and she exi>lains why Ifanyone would like to vote Georgetown Branch right anotlter GeorgetQwn," h~ said. Downtown Sliver Spring to ease the burden on travelers. ~he feels the purple lin~ is ~nline and get m~~e inform~- of-way; portions of existing Its proposed travel time important for her co1nmuruty. tion about the decision for a B1- roads. Several reports such as from Langley Park to Bethesda automobile transportation the amount of ridership for the "There is no Metro in County Transih¥ay, go. to the "Purpose and Needs," "Scoping will drop to about 15 minutes, with public transportation. Metro and lower the amount Woodbridge, but if there were, poll at ww\¥.thepurplehne.org. Report," and "Alternative far faster than is possible today "This new purple line will of cars out on the street," I would ride it to work some- Making your decision for or Retained for Detailed Study" by car or by bus. This esti- help eliminate some of the said Sbala\\.'11 Pinkney, from times... because the bus takes against this pr?posal wil~ make (ARDS) are being released in mate is measured by the "tran- traffic and so1ne of the acci- Cheltenham, Md. me all around D.C. before I a complete difference 1n the 2004 concerning these major sit competitive trips," in which dents in the metro area. I think "Because of the gas price get to work. Since traffic is Maryland, D.C., and Virginian deci ,ions. (ARDS) is the most one can reasonably compare that this will greatly increase increase, I feel that the purple definitely getting ...vorse in our cornn1unities. Vote now! Mocha Lounge Is Student College Networking in D.C. BY ASHLEY MCWILLIAMS Throughout the year, she tures," said Ms. Jones. Alternative to Starbucks Hilltop Staff Writer frequented five conventions. Ms. Jones said the three most Her first meeting occurred on popular institutions Lhat Howard BY BREEA CHARLES • Washington, D.C. is honlC to April 28- 30, 2004 when the students visit in the Consortia Contributing Writer 12 different colleges. Each col RevolutionaryAerospace Systems Program are George Washington lege bas its own unique profile Concepts Academic Linkage University, University of the Have you ever wished you that encompasses a focus toward (RASC-AL) Program hosted their District Columbia, and University could order a fish special with academic advancement, the bet Advanced Design Competition of ~faryland-College Park. your mocha latte', or a slice of terment of the comm unit), and in Cocoa Beach, Florida. This In addition, computer gurus some homemade sock-it-to -me self-improvement. Students at conference focused on technolo have made networking much cake with your doppio espres these universities have access to gies engineered for the advance easier with the creation of web so? \Veil if you have, The Mocha nationally-ranked professors and ment of human space explora sites, such as http://www.the Lounge will meet your desires. dynamic cuttin4-edge research tion. Thereafter, Kindred was facebook.com. This directory The ~locha Lounge is owned by that cannot be found elsewhere. also present at the \\'ashington/ allows students across campuses Carlton Robinson, and has been At thP same time, coll~ans can Baltimore/ Hampton Roads to converse about majors, career sening this communit) for two enjoy the active nightlife or cul Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority pursuits, and other topics. ~-1ike years. Robinson commented, tural activities that happen on Participation (WBHR-LSAMP) Rodgers, a junior International .. we are extremely accessible to or around campus. However, a Regional Research Symposium Business major at Howard., is a the community and we offer a striking question remains. Do at the University of the District member of The FaceBook and clean upscale atmosphere". The DC students network with stu of Columbia (UDC) in July 2004. said he has met many DC college Mocha Lounge is an espresso dents located at other campuses Here, she conversed with other students via this connection. bar and cafe, located at 944 in the city? For those who do, student researchers who had "It's a site where you can Florida Avenue, which is con they say that this savvy technique completed a research project find people who have your major veniently behind the Towers. allows them to meet other college within science, mathematics, You list your professional infor The l\.1ocha Lounge is divided students who may have connec t<.'chnology. and engineering sub mation and interests. I have into two separate parts which tions or knowledge about career jcd area. Later, she attended the talked to students at George are a bar and lounge area and opportunities in their localc or \VBHR-LSAMP .\nnual V{ashington, Georgetown. a cafe. elsewhere. Board of Governors ~feeting American University, University If the na1ne of this estab Stephanie Hart, a first-year held at Howard on September of Virginia, and University of lishment has not enticed you Public Health l\.faster's student at 27, 2004. Recently, she ventured ~1aryland-College Park. and the atn1osphere certainly well. George \Vashington University, to Austin, Texas to the American Howard about what books to The picture one may paint of said the value in networking Physiological Society Intersociety buy and internships. It's a good the l\.locha Lounge cafe part is is meeting people with diverse ~feeling on the Integrative way for inter-networking and quite different than its reality. interests. Biology of E.xercise on October intra-networking. Every Howard Jacqueline Gainthicr, junior '.\la,. c.illbrn-'wnlor ~'hot•. ditor "One person docs not have 6-9,2004. student should join it," said Ph) ician ~ssislant major com The Mocha Lounge is located behind the West Towers. all the resources, so [networking) Howard students can also R6dgers. mented, "''M1e :Mocha Lounge is is an efficient method of infor network tluough th·· Consortium DC college studl"\flts also net eveI)thing I did not expect.~ At so greets you at the door, the one that will is calming and \\ill matic•n exrhange. Ifyou arc new of tht: l" niven;ities of the ' '.)r1' through student orga1, iza most coffee shops the strong melodic sounds of blues feels to the community, it is important \\Tashinglon Metropolitian Area, tions. These clubs al the various yet inviting aroma of espres- the air, and the atmosphere is See MOCHA, News A7 to have friends in different areas. a non-profit association of area schools conlinually collaborate It also gives you a sample of the colleges thal .illows students to with each other on different [interests] of the community," complete a portion of their stud projects each year. As a result, said Hart. ies at one ot these host institu students get to know each other Mayor Assists the Homeless Keren Can1pbell, a fresh tions. Ms. Wanda Jones, coor and establish relationships with man psychology major al George dinator of the Consortia and others at a different cainpus. BY VERONICA JORDAN Washington University, said Domestic Exchange Programs for Paul Kendrick, the GWU Contributing Writer people have to rel) on others to Howard, discussed the benefits chapter prcsidenl of the National advance themselves. of U1e Consortiun1 to students. \ssociation hr tht Ach1111cen1cnt Mayor Anthony Williams is .. You can't do it all by your ··For students who need cf Colored Peoples (NAACP) looking forward to assisting the :;elf. You need older people to tell to take an el<'clive course that recalkd v.herc his group just homeless with shelter this yea'" you where you need to go," said Howard does not offer, they can completed an inter-campus proj during hypothermia season, Campbell. do the Consortium and get an ect. which begins on November Robin Kindred. a junior biol opportunity to visit another cam "We recently worked on a 1, 2004 and ends on ~1arch ogy major at Howard, compared pus and meet other people in political forum with the Howard 31, 2005. Williams's idea of networking to science. their major. It is also a vehicle and Trinity NAACP chapters. It a Winter Plan is supposed to "Ifs a way to gel a job, but for personal enhancement and coordinate private non-profit [Networking] is conducting a a way to experience other cul- See NETWORK, News A7 organizations and local gov set of exi>eriments in which you ernment agencies, which sup analyze the experiences of other ply emergency transportation people to estimate your experi to shelters for the homeless ence. For instance, if you want to throughout the winter. move to Chicago and you talk to Hypothermia becomes life someone who lived there, you can threatening when a person's get a perspective without going body temperature falls below through the experience yourself," 95 degrees. That is why aiding D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams plans to leave no one In the said Kindred. the homeless with en1ergency cold this winter. There are various networking shelter is an important service techniques. A traditional avenue to do. is limited availability of space that this plan will succeed is to attend professional meet "A \\1inler Plan is very capacity and the city officials totally, but, I do believe it will ings. These gatherings attract the essential for those in ne<.'d of and advocates for the homeless work-on!) to an C\tent. brightest minds in a certain dis shelter this year because it is disagreed about where to place On the other hand. with cipline to discuss a ' HU Students Mobilize Voters ROLL, from Campus A4 ing to bet that they are going major who ic; participating to launch a ('ampaign of mis in Election Protection, fell it education," Lc'vis said. was imperative that she gel dents are scheduled to moni According to Lc\vis, con involved. tor and protect polls today, as servatives want to confuse "I think it's important well as distribute information people who they feel may not that we, as Black students, be on voter rights. vote for their candidate. concerned about what goes "We'll be doing literature However, students with on around us," King said. drops in disenfranchised com Election Protection \vtll be "Because our[univcrsi ty Jmotto munities so people know their working clear up the common is 'Leadership for America rights, and when people know misconceptions people have and the Global Con1munity,' I their rights, they have a higher about voting. They will inform think we should be concerned propensity to use them," said citizens that felons can vote \vtth what goes on in An1erica, Chequan Lewis, director of in Ohio, as well as some other especially what goes on in the political affairs for HUSA. states, children can be taken to political spectrum." By dispensing literature the polls and people have the Kathryn Hurley, a sopho and talking to people, Lc\vis, right to ask for a provisional more English and economics who is also field organizer for ballot. Lewis feels that this double major, is not involn~d People for the American Way, program is neccssar} to ensure with Election Protection, but said he wants the program to all people are treated fairly. she docs feel that programs counteract what he feels 'vill "Election Protection is like it are essential. be a movement to unjustly dis like Gcico for voters, ever}·one "A lot of Black people want enfranchise people in partisan needs some type of insurance," to vote, but they do not know battle grounds like Ohio and Lc\vtS said. their rights," Hurley said. "\Ve Pennsylvania. Students like Sheree King, got all these people to register, . "Conservative people have agree 'vith Lewis that this pro so now it's time to get them to mobilized 3,800 volunteers gram is a vital tool for voters. the polls." [for Ohio] and really, I'm \vtll- King, a junior political science • Organization Educates \111)» Glllhun· Stnlor Photo Fdltnr LL Cool J and R&B group New Edition lead the Homecoming parade on Saturday morn ing. Citizens of Rights YOUTH, from Campus A4 the response would be." Gray believes that Howard The D.C. Board of Elections students going into neighbor LL Grand Marshalls HU Parade Council also came out and sup and Ethics has a list of voters' hoods and educating people 0n ported the Black Youth Vote rights which includes that vot voting n1ay have effects beyond effort. ers have the right to bring voter just getting them to the polls. PARADE, from Campus A4 to the event. a Battle of the Bands. information materials into the "It bridges the gap between "I brought my grandkids out Overall the spectators "I wanted to motivate people to do what they already know that voting booth, take as much time students and the communi here to see it,~ said Stephanie seemed to enjoy the parade. as needed and are eligible to ty. They would see that 'wow' Trice, a Washington, D.C. '"I've just enjoyed every they should do," said Josephine One such organization was Stedman, a sophomore tele receive assistance in voting from Howard students do care/ he Old Car" Cnlimited, a local resident whose son attended thing, t:specialh the bands," anyone selected including a poll said. Howard. Trice said as a native said Carlene l\.teheux, a fresh communications major and the antique car club. As he shined Council's grievance director. worker. The rules also state a For further information or up the 1968 :Mustang that he Washingtonian, that she enjoyed man marketing major. This was voter may receive a new ballot to find the location of a local watching all the local bands per Mehtux's first Homecoming "I'm from D.C. and knocking on would drive in the parade, people's doors is something that if a mistake is made prior to the voting precinct, contact the D.C. club member Kelvin Blackwell, form. parade and she said she really vote's casting and voters can still Board of Elections and Ethics at Children as young as three liked the atmosphere. "Everyone usually doesn't happen around explained why his group partici here, so I was eager to see what vote if they arc in line when the www.dcboee.org. pated in the parade. years old were allowed the is happy and getting along." precinct closes. "The antique car club always opportunity to participate in the wants to support Howard, parade. The Little 1\virl Factory, because Howard has always a performing group associated supported us," Blackwell said. with the Boys and Girls Club According to Blackwell the from Alexandria, Va. had chil University actually allows the dren from age three to 16 march club to hold its meeting on can1- ing in the event. Fourteen-year pus. old Ashley Burke was happy to Out of all events held be performing \vtth The Little 1\virl Factory. NE\\' LI E Cl ·1: :\IA for Howard's Homecoming, ATI Wama~ Moreland said that the parade "It's kind of fun because it's is the most family oriented. She all over the radio, and LL and said that at the parade, parents New Edition \vtll be here," Burke do not have to worry about an) said. 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Contributing Writer Shante Johnson said that she I have always been particu wears her buttons for an even larly fascinated with presidential In the past, popular causes more serious purpose. elections. Ever since I watched for college students to rally ··1 wear my buttons because I the 1992 debates with my parents, behind have ranged from support Kerry and I want him in I've been hooked. I have followed Drop ani1nal rights to affirmative office, but even more than that, every election since, and have even Bush action. This year, however, the I wear them to encourage black gone out of my way to watch old focus has shifted to making Not females to vote," she said. "I want convention speeches and debates Bombs the voices of the youth heard to let them know it is alright to (gotta love C-Span!). by voting. make our voices heard." But it's been even worst this In an effort to raise voter Freshman music education time. After all, this is the first presi awareness, many students major Todd Price said he shared dential election in which I will actu have been seen on and around her sense ofurgency about African ally get to vote (I voted for the first can1pus wearing the popular American voter turnout. time in 2002), so I have watched "Vote or Die" t-shirts by the "I just want to inspire African this one with an even keener eye Citizen Change Foundation. Americans to vote," he said. "It than those before. Needless to say, However, some students want just surprises me how many of us I have tremendously enjoyed the to endorse a particular candi don't vote. We need to realize that campaign. date and, since Citizen Change our votes do count a lot." And now that the end is near, I is non-partisan, they choose But what happens on don't know what to do with myself. to show their allegiance by November 3rd when the votes Nothing will come close to wheting spotting campaign buttons. are tallied, the president-elect my appetite for the strategy and These buttons are sometimes \k•do ""· ,,,1... ~ .. rr Pt>oioi:r p11., is named, and the glitter of the jockeying of a presidential election. cute and sometimes serious, Students have been sporting buttons displaying their favorite candidates or is su~s all semes Vote or Die campaign is gone, at Sure, there's the midterm elections, but the) always make a strong ter. After all the votes are counted, they'll just be a reminder of a bruising campaign. least for the next four years'? ruu Lt',, just not the same. -- ...... _,,. statement. "Mv buttons usually end up I mean, the possibility of a I With slogans like "It in a b~x in my room," Smith new President is al· ~olutely thrill Ain't Over Till Your Brother Counts affiliations in mind when they wear their Tanika Brew, another out of state said. "I don't think I can really do ing (hey, I' II go back to being non the Votes," "Annoy the Media: Re-Elect buttons and they hope to persuade oth visitor, agreed. "I wear mine because I anything with them except that. Perhaps partisan next week), but I'm going If President Bush," and "Buck Fush," it's ers to join them. support Kerry. people that support my children can have them, and that way to miss the nightly updates and no secret that students wearing these "I'm a Democrat," said Jessica Bush wear their buttons, why shouldn't they can have a little piece of history." barbs being thrown back and forth I?" buttons have strong feelings about the Caldwell, a visiting student from St. Price will also put his away, but said between the camps. I'm also going impending election and want to make Louis, Missouri. ''I have buttons on my They are not alone in their they will re-emerge in 2008. to miss playing annchair campaign their voices heard. jacket, my purse and my book bag, and I convictions. Kalena Smith, a recent ·"That is why I wear non-partisan manager with fellow political heads, wear the1n because I hope wearing then1 It's clear that students aren't just Howard graduate, said she wears hers button~ , " he said. "I vote for wl OC\ er r and I'm definitely going to miss the wearing the buttons as a fashion state will help get votes for Kerry. I even give because, I like being a walking adver think will do the best job, regardless of spoofs of the candidates on shows ment. Some specifically have their party buttons away because maybe it will per tisement for the person who will best party." like "Real Time with Bill Maher." suade someone to vote for [Kerry]." represent me." This sadness first hit me when I sent off my absentee ballot a few weeks ago, but I brushed it aside as Politic3t Junkies Sad at End of 2004 Campaign the campaign picked up intensity as it neared its conclusion. I felt BY BRITINEY JOHNSON A native of Florida, sad again when I realized that the Contributing Writer Cajuste is able to look back next time I write a column, we'll on the controversial 2000 have a new President, and barimg As President Bush and election and compare it to a repeat of the debacle last election, Senator Kerry finish their close this year's. Although she is we will have returned to our regu race to the White House, the excited about the increase larly scheduled programming and country sits on edge, anticipat of political awareness in the gone on with our lives. Unless, of ing the election of a new lead Black community, she is still course, Mr. Bush is re-elected, in er. Presidential elections have disappointed with the elec which case, I'm moving to Canada. historically been some of the tion. I'm very serious about saving the most captivating occurrences in "I'm disappointed non-partisanship for next week. political science. that we don't have a bet But I digress. Walking around campus, ter Democratic candidate," From the beginning, this elec anyone can see the t-shirts and Cajuste said. "Kerry could tion was fascinating. We started buttons urging our community have done a better job. He is out with nine individuals vying for to cease all apathy and vote. It living off of his military cred the right to send Bush and Cheney seems that the Black comn1u ibility and attacking what back to Crawford, TX and an undis nity has taken a stand against Bush is doing. Stop bating closed location, respectively. We the injustice endured during on Bush; tell us what you are witnessed the meteoric rise and the 2000 election and worked going do." fall of Howard Dean and saw Bill to strengthen the number of For many HU students Clinton return from the Democratic Black voters. P. Diddy's "Vote who have relatives overseas Party's doghouse to a hero's wel or Die" campaign has prompted and access to constant news come. Speaking of Bubba, we saw a revolution among the youth of coverage the war in Iraq has John Kerry do his best "Comeback America who are marching as become a pressing issue. Students have been paying close attention to the drama of the 2004 Presidential election'. often Kid" impersonation and stom1 from its soldiers as well as fighting Sophomore political sci turning to news sources like CNN. Now that the campaign has drawn to a close, many will the back of the pack to claim the for a voice in government. ence major Omari Williams miss the daily coverage of the process. nomination. The unpredictability The end is here- almost- and interned with the Democratic of it all kept me glued to my TV. many students, like sophomore National Committee and Politicos, enjoy these last political science major Sonja believes that the defining issue as actors, singers and CEOs participation of the Black com "Don't get n1e wrong, four hours of coverage, because, for Cajuste, have begun to reflect of this election is the war. promote the right to vote, and munity. years ago Black people didn't another four years, we won't see on the memorable moments of "The war in Iraq is the center young people everywhere jump 'Tm excited to see that like Bush, but now it seems like anything like it again. the election. Cajuste said that of most of the issues," Williams on the political bandwagon. voter registration for African so many more, and of different she probably would not remem said. "Each candidate's view Taron Johnson, a senior politi Americans is up 200 percent. races. I have never seen a man Senior print journalism Keith ber anything about this election of the war is a crucial part of cal science major, agreed with It's amazing to see people have so hated, and I don't genuinely Laing has been frowning and sigh except frustration. their campaign and will heavily Cajuste about the significance fervor for politics." believe in my heart that people ing all day. His las/ homecom "The only important thing impact their votes." of P. Diddy's "Vote or Die Many feel that this is a great can articulate why they don't ing has come and gone, and in a that I will re1nember is Black Voting has become an Campaign." triun1ph for a community that like him," J ohnson said. matter of hours, John Keny and people showing the urgency to important priority for many, ''Diddy has been able to is usually considered to be one For the final days of the Georgt· Bush are going to slop yell vote," she said. '"P. Diddy and and P. Diddy's objective to get motivate more 18 year olds to of the least politically conscious race the candidates have been ing al each other and play nice. if vote, than when 18 year olds groups in America. his shirts, and students like 20 mil1ion regislered voters more or less neck and neck but you have a reason why he should myself reaching out to Black between the ages of 18 and 35 first received to right to vote," Johnson, who voted in the the time has con1e to find out smile, please send it lo life_n_ neighborhoods to educate oth proves the power of pop culture. he said. 2000 election, commented on who will cross finish line first. [email protected]. ers show how our community The motivation is highly visible He also expressed his the public opinion of President have really taken it to heart." excitement about the increased Bush. 82 LIFE & STYLE THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 2, 2004 Howard Students Don't Want to Make P. Diddy's Band BY WHITNEY TEAL - mance major Keila White, said The impending season of Contributing Writer ' ------they will tun~ in to the show, "Malting the Band" and similar which is set to air later this fall. shows like "American Idol" are MTV Networks and Bad Boy White, like many of her music met with mixed feelings from Records are at it again. Brushing department peers, does not students, even those that plan to off the debacle that was the believe that the group is the best watch the new seasons. career of Bad Boy's rap group avenue for her to putsue her "I think the whole concept is "Da Band." P. Diddy is attempt career, but she does recognize alright, but reality TV is played ing to assemble yet another the merit in shows like "Making out now," said David Verin, a group in front of MTV viewers. the Band" and "American Idol." senior music history major. This Lime, however, he is "It has its ups and downs, n Many music students sim abandoning the idea of a rap she said. "It gives people the ply do not agree \vith the com "super group" 'tvith a reggae/ opportunity to follow their mercial aspects of reality televi Dirty South/New York/Philly/R dreams." sion shows. & B sound and re-focusing his Oth~r students agreed with " 'American Idol,' I don't efforts on the fickle world of pop. White. really agree \vith," Harris said. According to www.mtv.com, he "It's an available way for "Half of those people could have is creating "an all-female pop a performer to come into the a record deal [but they are] too band." industry... it boils down to fat or ugly." Apparently ignoring the opportunity and experience," White agreed saying, "It's so tepid career of Diddy's last pop ?vlullins said. HoJlywood." girl group ~Dream,·· many young Withers, however, disagrees Verin, however, sees reality ,.,._._,n1'.rorn hopefuls have already auditioned \vith the theory, citing an unfair television as just th2t, the real for the show/group at the open While the first "Making of the Band" was popular, most students said that they would not par ticipate in anymore Diddy shows. advantage given to reality show ity. "It's exposing people to what calls in Los Angeles, New York participants. goes on behind the scenes," he and Miami in October. "It's kind of unfair because a said. concept of the show, but because "My heart is for gospel," said film and Broadway. She also However, there weren't lot of talented artists spe~t years Whether or not students of the concept behind the group. Tonicia Mullins, a senior music did not plan to audition for the many Howard students among and years trying to get them agree with the format, concept ~There's going to be so much business major and vocalist. band. the crowd among the hundreds, selves in the mu ~ic arena, and or politics behind reality televi estrogen, it's just ridiculous," Danielle Withers, a junior Although many students of possibly thousands, of appli worked their way up." sion shows for "fame seekers," she said. music education major with a Howard's music department are cants that lined up to 'make the Whether reality-show art there is no question that "Making Other music students, how concentration in vocal perfor not participating in the chaos band.' Christina Harris, a soph ists are given any advantage is the Band III" and "American ever, cited different reasons for mance, agreed. Ile said that her that is sure to ensue from Lhis omore music education major questionable, considering the Idol" will rank among the most not wanting to audition for the ullimate goals include becom season's band, some students and vocalist, said that she would unsuccessful careers of 0-Town, watched shows next season. not audition, not because of the show. Many simply do not want ing a contemporary gospel artist like sophomore vocal perfor- to enter the world of pop. as well as working in television. Da Band, and Eden's Crush. , Ashlee Simpson's entertainment Performance Jay-Zand R. Kelly Return to Handle Malfunction BY NATHALIE PIERRE any accusations of wrongdo Contributing Writer ing. Unfinished Business with Re-Released Album "I never lip sync," she said. Ashlee Simpson was a "What the audience heard on BY JOHN KENNEDY Conceptually, Jay-Zand R. damsel in distress during a SNL was a backing track." Contributing Writer Kelly kept Unfinished Business recent episode of "Saturday Backing tracks are typical very simple. Neither the Night Live" when her drummer ly used to prevent the audience Expected to sell an excep matured Jay-Z or R. Kelly are accidentally played the incor from hearing the occasional tional amount of records, Jay-Z found on the album, as they rect song, flustering her - and wheeze and breathlessness and R. Kelly's 2002 joint album rhyme and sing about money or a confused audience - into an that are common during live The Best of Both Worlds could women on almost every song. improvised Farmer Joe hop performances. not live up to its own hype The beat selection also sounds skip routine. Simpson attempted to after Def Jam and Jive Records monotonous, as Trackmasters Her father/manager Joe alleviate the negative portrayal ceased promotion du? to the R. produce a majority of the beats, Simpson reported that the of her by stating, "I am not Kelly controversy. Tuo years which feature similar instru tapes were only used because anorexic. My boob didn't pop later, Jay-Zand R. Kelly reunite ments on many of the album's Ashlee was suffering from a out. I am not on drugs. I had to fulfill their debut's poten songs. severe bout of acid refllLx dis a bad performance and I got tial on the appropriately titled Another disappointment ease that caused her vocal sick." Unfinished Business. is the length of the album. cords to swell. Tiffany Taylor, a sopho The album leads off with Unfinished Business barely "Acid reflux disease can more music business major "The Return," where Jay-Z R. Kelly and Jay-Z have teamed up once again for some spans 45 minutes, leaving the permanently damage vocal with a minor in voice, said she and R. Kelly rhyme using their Urifinished Business, which leaves much to be desired. listener feeling cheated once cords and a performer's career," agreed with Simpson's state best Slick Rick impersonations. the 11 songs (including one stated Valerie Eichelberger, ment. refreshing to hear Jay-Z rhyme They are only outdone when track. remix) have elapsed. instructor of the voice and "All professional entertain alongside the recently reac Rick himself joins in on the Despite its strong points. The brilJiance of The Best music business seminar in the ers lip sync," she said. "Brittney song's remix. officially reintro quainted Fox')' Brown on the Unfinished Business has a num of Both lVorlds is that it was Divsion of Fine Arts. Spears and Jnnet Jackson will lively "Stop," as he addresses ber of flaws. For the most part, ducing the rap and R&B duo. the first collaborative album of The media immediately go through entire shows with rivals who dread his return to The album continues \vith the il is a remix album of The Best R&B and rap's top artists, offer latched onto the story, com out singing once." lead single "Big Chips," on music: "Ya'll nervous, I ain't of Both Worlds, using identi ing an unprecedented collective paring it to the infamous Milli Despite being an aspiring back yet/ I'm on extended cal song concepts with slightly which it becomes obvious how project. Vanilli debacle of the early vocalist who has been featured much hip-hop has missed Jay vaca[tion], I ain't unpack yet/ altered choruses, rhymes, and Unfinished Business seem 90s where Rab Pilatus and in a movie musical, Taylor does Z's presence. His rap skills may Stop worrying." beats. While some of the revis ingly piggybacks on its precur Fab Morvan won the Grammy not use artificial tapes to back have rubbed off on R. Kelly, The album reaches its pin ited songs are improved, such sor, resulting in a stale and for 'Best New Artist' only to up her ~inging, but said that she nacle on "Don't Let Me Die," as the Twista-assisted "Mo' who noticeably improved since unoriginal sounding record. have it revoked because they sympathizes with Simpson. their last album. where R. Kelly seemingly liber Money" ("Get This Money" Although R. Kelly's soul had not sung the vocals on the "It was an unfortunate inci ates his soul after whispering a remix), others merely sound Unfinished Business has ful vocals and Jay-Z's clever prize-winning album. Their dent that co\1ld have happened very few guest appearanc short prayer in the song's intro. like outdated and watered lyricism are both present on lip-synching came to light after to tiny artist,• Taylor said es. Memphis Bleck makes an His heartfelt vocals and emo down versions of their prede Unfinished Business, a lack of a performance on the Arsenio Todd Price, a freshman impressive cameo as he anrt tional lyrics along with Jay-Z's cessors, such as "She's Coming freshness makes two of music's Hall show when their fac;ade music education major whose Jay-Z alternate rhymes on "We melodic rhyme flow easily make Home With Me" ("Somebody's best sound average. Grade: C was unraveled by their former primary instrument is voice, Got 'Em Goin'." It is eouallv as it the album's most memorable Girl" remix). manager, who went public on was less understanding. the charade, in retaliation on "Talent is no longer a the duo who had threatened requirement for success in Jon B. Returns to Prove He's Gotten to use their own vocals on an the music industry," he said. upcoming album. "In the industry, a sensational However, some students voice is secondary to a pretty said that those comparisons face and an appealing frame." Stronger Everyday are far-fetched. There was also a general "I think the media is going consensus amongst Taylor and BY ERIC REID Scarface, Tupac and Beenie where listeners can envision this is a worthy album to have too far," said Chantel Lowe, Contributing Writer Price that there is, in fact, a Man anchoring the album, Tupac with a Cuban cigar in in the arsenal. Versatile in sev a sophomore TV produc major difference between a Stronger Everyday hosts an a Bentley surrounded by sexy eral types of situations from tion major. "After seeing her vocalist and an entertainer. Jon B.'s latesl offering all-star cast. females. romance to deceit and love, Jon perform on 'Good Morning Most of the performing artists Stronger Everyday comes Jon B.'s voice has deepened The album's title track is B. gives his fans just enough Alnerica' without any backup are trained to be entertain three years after his last album and is apparent by the backup a collaboration \.vith Tank, on entree to be satisfied. Grade: it is clear that she can sing. ers, rather than vocalists and Pleasures U Like. singers on "Lately." The albun1 which the pair discuss love, B- With Jessica [Simpson] being this lack of training can be a His opening track, "What goes up and down in tlle voice from pasl Lo present. a TV /pop star and Ashlee's ris negative. Vocalists must con In The World," produced by levels wit3h some tracks more "W11at I Like About You" ing status, one can assun1e tal sciously protect their invest Just Blaze and featuring Dirt high pitched; others mellow featuring Babyface displays enl is inherited in the Simpson ment by partaking in preven McGirt a.k.a. 01' Dirty Bastard, and baritone. Jon B's lyrics and is arguably family." tive measures that will prevent is a nice mellow club crooner "One More Dance," which the best track on the album. Simpson appeared on the embarrassment and pos accented with piano keys. The was written and produced by This song can make any woman the "Today Show" 'tvith Katie sible credibility-loss faced by downside and turn-off to the Jon B. himself, gives off an R. smile. Courie and attempted to refute Simpson. track is McGirt's lyrics and Kelly "Step In The Name Of Jon B.'sStronger Everyday yodeling at the end. The track is Love" feeling. FuJI of life, the is an all-purpose album. It's more suited for an appearance beat drives you to dance and easy to clean up to, relax, get in by Fabolous or Nas. The remix, enjoy life for what it is. the mood or entertain those lis also produced by Just Blaze "Patience," which was also tening to it. Despite its mostly and featuring Beenie Man and written and produced by the upbeat lyrics and vibrant beats, Farena, is an instant upgrade. artist himself, is reminiscent of there are faults to find \vith this However, it seems that the Usher's "U Remind Me," until release. "What In The World~ sped-up reggae-influenced beat late in the track, J on B. breaks seems out of place in the overwhelms Jo11 B.'s voice. down and speaks to listeners. albutn's layout. Dirt McGirt's "'"'w.launch.C'nn' This album holds hid Stronger Everyday slows yodeling in the opening track Jon B. Is widely known for his hit single, "They Don't Know." den treasures once you leave from its club pace with "Part 2" can be dislrac~ng and ruins an the opening tra~k. With guest featuring Tupac, which eludes otherwise good song. Ashlee Simpson Is the younger sister of pop superstar appearances by Babyface, Tank, an Havana, San Juan ambience At any rate, for R&B fans Jessica Simpson. - -· - - NOVEMBER 2, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWS 83 L - . . . • I I ' ' , ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT - - ~--General Registration~ Spring 2005 Monday, November 1-Friday, November 12 9am - Midnight SCHEDULE DAY DATE CLASSIFICATION* I . ' . 1 Monda -r November 1 Senior TuesdaTv- November 2 Junior Wednesday November 3 So·J homo re I Unclassified Jhursday • November 4 Freshman/3rd- - Year Law - - - . Friday November 5 Graduate I 1st Year Law '"' 2nd Year Law - Saturdait November 6 All Students ~ . I ' . ~ ' All Students j Sunday November 7 . I Monda1v November 8 All Students ~ 1 Tuesda .. v November 9 All Students ,. WednesdaTr November 10 All Students I - . ThursdaTr '" November 11 All Students ' 1 Frida .. v November 12 All Students *If you are not sure of your official classification, please refer to B.I.S.O.N. Web. + Students are required to meet with their academic advisors for discussion and approval of proposed course selections before using BISONWeb (www.howard.edu). + Students must meet all prerequisite requirements. + Alternate PINs may be required for some students. Please check BISONWeb. + Special procedures are required for all LLM students before registering (see your advisor). + Students should print their schedules from the Web in a campus computer center. + First deferred payment for Spring 2005 is due December 20, 2004. ------84 SPORTS THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 2, 2004 Bison Rum~ble Over Spartans in ------__;,..aj~I Homecoming Win BY JOHN SCHRIFFEN 1-AA, allowing 282 yards per Contributing Writer game on the ground. But in the Blitzburgh beginning of the first quarter, Amidst the likes of LL Cool the Spartan's defense was able J, New Edition, and A.J . from to confuse the Bison with defen- ''That City'' 106 and Park, all eyes were on sive schemes they had not seen BY ASHLEY ROSS Jay Colbert's larger than life on film. Sports Editor game, leading the Bison to a On the Bison's first seven 35-17 victory over Norfolk State · carries of the game, they totaled I know a place/I'll take on Saturday's homecoming at negative 19 yards. Colbert then you there/Ain't nobody Greene Stadium. came alive. On a carry where cryin'/I'll take you there, . Colbert, a five foot eight it seemed like he was stopped, these lyrics from the 1970s inch, 200-pound senior running Colbert then found a hole and hit by the Staple Singers back, rushed for a career 1-tigh scampered 72 yards for the could not say it any better 197 yards and four touchdowns, touchdown. because I indeed come fro1n which eclipsed his previous high "Knowing that [Norfolk this place. And upon my of 182 yards he had in 2002. State] liked to pack the box and arrival at Howard University "I'm trying to stay humble bring the safeties down, if you All Pro Pllotognlphy The Bison trampled over the Norfolk State Spartans in front of a sold out Homecoming crowd four years ago, I was but it feels good," said Colbert get past the first level, man you at Greene Stadium Saturday. The Bison defeated the Spartans 35-17. extremely disappointed to about his performance on the are looking at six points." find that many of my peers day. ''I missed the whole last After the Spartans (1-6, 1-4) year, so it feels real good right responded with a 3-yard touch to put the Bison up 14-7 at the Hartfield an opportunity to go game." knew nothing about geog half. in and see what he could do," After the Spartans wide raphy and the place I fondly now." down by Daryl Jones, Colbert The Spa1tan's defense came went back to work. He exploded All afternoon special teams said Head Coach Ray Petty. He receiver Howard Gilmore made refer to as "That City". played a big role as both coaches admitted that it had something to an amazing touchdown catch Whether they skipped into the game with the second for another big touchdown run, worst defense in all of division this time from 42 yards out, played the game of field posi do with the poor play of Moreno between two defenders, the the subject all together or tion. Towards the end of the last week but added, "l\lloreno game was up for grabs at 21-17. paid no attention at all, third quarter the Bison (5-3, does a good job of managing the Colbert then answered by break (Lord only knows) but 2-2) were stopped on a third offense." ing free for another touchdown through various conversa and four leaving it up to punter That was something that run of 44 yards to open up the tions I discovered that many Noam Dror to get rid of it deep Hartfield had trouble with all game. He later added another were under the misconcep in their own territory. Dror then day. When a running play was touchdown run from three yards tion that Philadelphia is the uncorked a 59-yard punt which called he had no problems out to slam the door shut on only metropolitan area in pinned the Spartans inside their because Colbert and the offen any hope of the Spartans ruining Pennsylvania. own 20. sive line took over. But when he Howard's homecoming game. So for those of you who The Bison's defense then was called upon to throw the ball "I was just focused today," don't know, let me tell you came up big forcing a three he looked hesitant and at times Colbert said. "I wasn't really of a place where the grass and out. On the next play, Carl lost. He ended up getting sacked worried about the crowd." But is a little greener. Where Alleyene was able to block the five times, not because his offen he was worried about getting Sundays are holy days for punt, and Fred Turner fell on sive line did not protect him, enough tickets for his family more than one reason. Only the ball in the end zone for the but when the pocket broke down and friends. And ,,;th Greene four and a half hours from touchdown. he did not have the presence to Stadium over capacity \vith Philadelphia, in south Offensively for the Bison, throw the ball away. He com 12,804 fans in attendance, many western Pennsylvania, this besides the Colbert show, they pleted two of eight passes for 12 who had tickets were not lucky place called Blitzburgh could not get much going on yards when he was replaced by enough to get inside and see the a.k.a Pittsburgh is a beauti offense. Senior quarterback Moreno in the fourth quarter. Colbert show. ful city populated by foot Antoine Hartfield got his first "We were going to go back The Bison will be back in ball-obsessed individuals of start of the year after the regular to Moreno sometime during the action next week as they take on all shades. And this past starter, Marcos Moreno threw course of the game," Petty said. South Carolina State at Bulldog Sunday against the unde four interceptions last week in "It wasn't wholesale Hartfield Stadium in Orangeburg, S.C. at featedNew England Patriots, \II Pro PbOlOjtraph} a losing effort against North all the way. We were going to 1:30 p.m. the Steelers put Pittsburgh Bison fans were satisfied with the efforts on the football team Carolina A&T. be sure that Moreno got some on the map yet again with a Saturday as they stormed past the Spartans to victory. "\-Ve just wanted to give snaps during the course of the convincing 34-20 win. Although the Steelers offense has done a com plete 180 \vinning five straight under the guidance Redskins Vote Kerry of QB rookie sensation Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers defense also came up big this Republicans to the White House for the first time in past Sunday. Taking advan BY ASHLEY ROSS tage of the Patriots RB Corey Sports Editor 20 years. Dillon and CB Ty Law's inju ries, the Steelers were able 1956: Redskins defeated to hold the Patriots to only .Qle~land Browns 20-9 on five rushing yards compared Forget the stars, tarot Oct. 21. Eisenhower won re to the Steelers 221. With cards, and fortunetellers, election over Stevenson on only one sack so far this sea just ask the Redskins who Nov. 6. son, LB Joey Porter led the is going to win this year's presidential election. Since Steelers defense "vith three 1960: Redskins lost to Brady sacks and CB Deshea the election of FDR in 1936, Cleveland Browns 31-10 Townsend added an inter the final home game of the on Oct. 30. John Kennedy Washington Redskins, then ception for a 39-yard TD. defeated Vice-President On the offensive end, known as the Boston Braves, Richard Nixon on Nov. 8. Roethlisberger, who was has foretold the outcome of also named the AFC player each presidential election. 1964: Redskins defeated of the week, was 18-24 for For decades now the results Chicago Bears 27-20 on 196 passing yards, while of each election have paral Oct. 25. Lyndon Johnson Brady finished with 243 leled their \vinfloss record so (who assumed office after passing yards, two intercep much that when the 'Skins Kennedy's death) defeated tions, and four sacks for a win, the incumbent stays, Barry Goldwater on Nov. 3. loss of 28 yards. Running and when they lose, there back Duce Staley also led is a new face in the White 1968: Redskins lost to ~ the Steelers offense with 125 House. York Gjants 13-10 on Oct. rushing yards making this It all began two days 27. Nixon defeated Hubert II his fourth 100-yard game of before Roosevelt's election in Humphrey on Nov. 5. the season. 1936 when the 'Skins beat the But the icing on the Chicago Cardinals 13-10. It 1972: Redskins defeated cake came when veteran then continued in 1940 when Dallas Cowboys 24-20 on Jerome Bettis, crawled out the 'Skins defeated the then Oct. 22. Nixon won re-elec from his sideline obscurity named Pittsburgh Pirates 37- tion over George McGovern to contribute 65 yards on 15 10, allowing Roosevelt to stay on Nov. 7. carries. Scoring 24 of their in office. points off Patriots turnovers, Next was Cleveland on 1976: Redskins lost to the Steelers demolished the Nov. 5, 1944. The Redskins Dallas Cowboys 20-7 on Oct. Patriots 21-game win streak won again 14-10 and 31. Jimmy Carter defeated and shattered their perfect Roosevelt reigned again two Gerald Ford (who assumed season dreams. days later. And according to office after Nixon's resigna Ne>..1: Sunday, Pittsburgh this brief recap posted on tion) on Nov. 2. will take on that other city \VWW.sports.yahoo.com, the known as Philadelphia. With pattern has been as follows: 1980: Redskins lost to a 6-1 record, the best start Minnesota Vikings 39-14 since 1978, the Steelers are 1948: Redskins defeated on Nov. 2. Ronald Reagan on a win streak of their own. Boston Yanks 59-21 on Oct. unseated Carter on Nov. 4. But what makes "That City" 31. lncun1bent Harry Truman so special is that win, lose, (who assumed office after 1984 : Redskins defeated or draw, we stand by our Roosevelt's death) defeated Atlanta Falcons 27-14 on Steelers with our gold and Dewey on Nov. 2. Nov. 5. Reagan won re-elec black terrible towels raised tion over Walter Mondale on high. And it is this uncon 1952: Redskins lost to Nov.6. Pittsburgh Steelers 24-23 on ditional love for the Steelers ".sport~) Nov. 2. Dwight Eisenhower w" a boo.com that will always bind those 1988: Redskins defeated The Pittsburgh Steelers picked up their sixth win of the season this past Sunday simultane defeated Adlai Stevenson of us from "That City." See LEGEND, Sports 85 ously the Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots' 21-game win their first on Nov. 4, returning the ~nding stre~k , loss since September 28, 2003 to the Washington Redkins. --·------NOVEMBER 2, 2004 • THE HILLTOP SPORTS 85 One Battle After Another For a Courageous .Brett Favre have been the hardest any one ing a motor vehicle accident. He be a full recovery. But Deanna playing the game," the Packers person can endure. He has lost was riding an all-terrain vehicle will need months of chemother quarterback said. "It's a way to love ones to natural and tragic without a helmet and the vehicle apy and radiation.' take my mind off of, at least deaths, and his wife recently has flipped over. Casey, the brother Brett does not consider him for a brief moment, some of the been diagnosed with breast can of Brett's wife, was tranSJ?Orted self a superman. "Sometimes life things in my personal life." cer. Favre is faced with his big to Forrest General Hospital in is difficult and at some point we This past Sunday the Packers gest challenge yet, how to can Hattiesburg, and died 20 min all have to go through... and have defeated the Redskins 28-14. he stay strong and passionate utes later. gone through ... some difficult Despite playing with a sore about football, after dealing with Most recently however, situations, and I'm not the only hand, Favre was able to surpass such a sad story? Deanna Favre, Brett's wife, was person who's had to deal with John Elway's record and climb On Dec. 22, 2003, Irvin diagnosed with breast cancer them and rise to the occasion," his was to the No. 2 position Favre died from a heart attack on October 14. Deanna found Favre said. "So, I don't consider on the all-time completions list the Sunday morning before his a lump on her breast during a myself out of the ordinary." with 4,133. son Brett took the football field self- exam and got it checked out Some of us can't understand to play against the Oakland right away. The doctor told her it how he can play football and deal · Raiders. Brett was very close was good they detected the can with all of the other distractions to his father who taught him cer early, and he expects there to still occurring in life. "I enjoy everything about life and foot ball. The elder Favre was Brett's high school football coach at North Central High School in Mississippi. Although Brett was the head football coach's son, it had its benefits and drawbacks. "My father was harder on me than other kids. But they all to wait until the next day to get more coaching," Favre told the media after the Raiders game. Irvin was Brett's mentor through out life and his death could not speak greater mea sures on how it affected Brett. They had your typical classic American father-son relation "~"'.sport~) ahoo.f'Om Brett Favre led the Packers to a 41-7 win against the Oakland ship; being friend, coach, and Raiders last season, one day after the death of his father. mentor. They spoke about foot ball almost everyday up to the day Irvin passed away. While BY AUSTIN WALTON game because of injury. living in Mississippi, they would Contributing Writer Some die-hard football fans break plays apart, Irvin would would consider trading all they share his advice to Brett, and have for an opportunity to be in Brett would listen. They did this At the age of 35, he is already the same shoes as him. While in front of 1V, during church, considered one of the greatest some NFL quarterbacks would during dinner, or any time they quarterbacks of all time. His hall love to be mentioned in the same were together. of fame-type resume speaks for breath. But what they all need "It's hard to believe that the itself, 14 years of experience in to understand is that although little boy we raised did all of the NFL as quarterback of the his accomplishments on the this," Irvin said about Brett's Green Bay Packers, one Super football field are considered leg successful career in the NFL. Bowl ring, over 48,000 yards endary, his accomplishments off Oct. 6, 2004, Casey Tynes, """.Spor\S.)aboo.rom passing, 364 touchdowns pass the field are even greater. These the brother in law of Brett died Brett Favre's wife Deanna Favre was diagnosed with breast cancer on October 14. The doctor ing, and has never missed a past 11 months for Brett Favre after suffering head injuries dur- expects her to make a full recovery, but says she will need months of chemotherapy. \ iWest Scores Winning Goal in Hartwick Defeats Howard, in Over Bucknell 5-1 BY ED HILL fron1 the right side that resulted BY ED HILL halftiiue. Special to The Hilltop into a header. Special to The Hilltop The Bison (5-8-0) tied Box Scores The Hawks added their Box Scores the game at i-1 on a l\Jichelle \Vashington, D.C.--Edwin fourth goal four nlinutcs into Washington, D.C., October V\'illiston Uunior forward. Hartwick 5, Howard 1 Howard 2, Bucknell 1 Ruiz scored one goal and assist the second half when Ruiz took 25-Dayna \Vest scored the \Vindsor. Conn.) goal in the 5610 ed on four others to help 18th the ball up the left sideline and me-winning go.11 in the 72nd ininutc. Bucknell had chanc Hartwick (11-2-3, 3-0) 3 Bucknell (7-7-1) 1 ranked Hartwick College defeat found Chris Jackson in front of inute lo lead Howard to a 2-1 es to tie, but junior goalkeep 2 5 0 1 Howard, 5-1 in an Atlantic the goal. in over Bucknell in ,\ non-con er Lindsay Walton (Upper St. Howard (3-8-3, 2-2) t Howard (5-8·0) 0 2 Soccer Conference (ASC) gan1e And then for good n1ea ference womens game ,1t Greene Cl:ur, PA) recorded six saves 0 1 1 2 at Greene Stadium. sure, Ruiz scored off a free kick Staditnn. that staved off their attempts A 5-8 senior forward/mid from 25 yards out in the 64th A senior defender fron1 and secured the victory. GOALS: HARTWICK: GOALS: B: Arata, 25th min fielder from i\1im11i. Fla., Ruiz minute. 'Union, N.J., \Vest scored unas It was only fitting that Flannery, ute; HU: Williston, 56th min set up Phil Flannery on a head The Bison's lone goal came sisted when the ball ricocheted \Vest provide the game-winning Mltchenson,Hemmlng, ute and West, 72nd minute. er in the 23nd iuinute. on a penalty kick by Jerome off the right goal and car0111ed in score on Seniors Night. \Vest Jackson and Ruiz; HU: Hyde ASSISTS: B:Margolis Ruiz then connected with Hyde in the final minute of the lhc con1er of the net. It was the along with teamn1ates Raneika ASSISTS: HARTWICK: Ruiz, SHOTS: B: 15; HU: 9 Adam Mitchinson for the gan1e. hrst goal of the season for \Vest. Bean. Kamilah Bywaters and 4 SHOTS ON GOAL: B:7; HU:3 Hawks' second goal on a corner Howard closes out the 2004 Bucknell (7-7-1) struck first Sakira Cook were all honored SHOTS: HARTWICK: 8; HU : SAVES: B:1 ; HU: 6 kick fron1 the right side at the home season next Saturday vhen junior forward Suzanne during a halftime cercn1ony. 9 271h minute. against Philadelphia University rata (LaPlata, Md.) scored fol- Howard closes out the SAVES: HARTWICK: O; HU: Hartwick dosed out the in an ASC match at 2 p.m It 1owing an ,1ssist from sopho 2004 home season on Tuesday, first half a little over a nlinute will be Senior Day. )11ore fon,ard Jennifer l\1argolis No\en1bcr 2 against l\lount later when Ruiz teamed up with (E11glishtown. N.J.) in the 25th Saint ~Iary's at 4 p.m. in Greene Tyler Hemming on a free kick tninute and took a 1-0 lead at Stadium. Woodward Leads Howard to Urban Legend Claims Road Win Kerry To Be Today's Victor BY ED HILL LEGEND, from Sports 84 game in 2000, the Redskins on his campaign plane, "I think Special to The Hilltop lost to the Tennessee Titans 27- it's a good tradition to follow. I Ne\Y Orleans Saints 27-24 on 21. Coincidentally days later, think the country should stay Ne,vark, N.J., Oct. Box Scores Nov. 6. Vice president George democratic presidential can with tradition, don't you?" And 23, 2004-Brian Woodward Bush defeated Michael Dukakis didate and Vice-President Al in a written statement issued scored two goals to left Howard on Nov. 8. Gore then lost the controversial after the Packers vs. Redskins University to a 2-1 win over New Howard 2, NJIT, 1 election to the Republican can game, Kerry said, "The Packers Jersey Institute of Technology 1992: Redskins lost to New didate, Gov. George W. Bush. have done their part, this in a Atlantic Soccer Conference Howard (3-7-2, 2-1 in thE York Giants 24-7 on Nov. 1. Redskins Head Coach Joe Tuesday I'll do mine." (ASC) game on Saturday. ASC) 1 1 2 Bill Clinton unseated Bush on Gibbs told the Associated Press Some other sports urban Woodward's goal, which NJIT (0-12) Nov. 3. last week, "It's kind of amazing, legends or parallels include came in the 66th minute ·and 0 1 1 you wouldn't think something the medal placement of the broke a 1-1 tie, was set up after 1996: Redskins defeated like that would line up that USA nlen's basketball team at a shot by teammate Jason Gross GOALS: HU: Woodward, 2 ir Indianapolis Colts 31-16 on many times." the Summer Olympics. When was saved, but was rebounded 18th and 66th minutes; NJIT Oct. 27. Clinton won re-election So have the Redskins the men do not return home and knocked in fron1 five yards Herrera, 57th minute. over Bob Dole on Nov. 5. already predicted this year's with the gold, the incumbent out by Woodward. election? No one knows for Republican president lost the Woodward got the Bison (3- ASSISTS: HU: Gross anc And during a Monday night sure but according to Reuters, election. 7-2 overall, 2-1 in the ASC) on Okoh; NJIT: None Sen. John Kerry told reporters the board first when scored on an assist from Michael Okoh in SHOTS: HU: 13; NJIT: 11 1 the 18 h minute. SAVES: HU: 1; NJIT: 2 The Highlanders (0-12) had Do you want to see your name an opportunity to tie the score late, but Howard goalkeeper Jason Williams came up with FUt: Pholo a big save to snuff uut NJIT's Brian Woodward in print? Come to The Hilltop attempt. • 86 BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 2, 2004 ------State of Bizzology: Swing States Wary of Electronic Voting BY MONIQUE WOODS ing state, B1-yant has already Contributing Writer anticipated the chances of a Economy Post-Poll recount. Will Florida have a repeat "We will have to process of the 2000 general elections? each ballot manually back To Decide Protection Or will Ohio and Pennsylvania through the 1nachines only for the race that needs to be BY VENUS B. TAYLOR have their chance in the spot Election Business & Technology Editor light of controversy? Campaigns recounted," Bryant said. "If for both Kerry and Bush know there seems to be an over BY WHITNEY TEAL the most important votes that or under vote, a canvassing Contributing Writer Today is the day that will be cast in this election are board will then look at each With today's presidential will determine the winner in the states of Florida, Ohio hallot and decide the intent of election shaping up to be the one of one of the closest presi and Pennsylvania. The three the voter." of the closest races in history, dential races in American swing states have already drawn Freshman broadcast jour the national issues that appear history. Though the after- media attention and are espe • • • • • • w.rn.oopotn1nodlo:•rg nalism major Malton Edwards on the ballot are on everyone's 1nath (hopefully) won't cially being watched by both Residents of swrng states lrke Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania believes there will not be a are wary of the new electronic voting methods. mind. The nation's finances are parallel that of the 2000 can1paign parties to guarantee recount in this election. no exception, with the dips and election debacle, almost that every vote is counted. quated punch card system. After reviewed all of the voting "People are being more curves of America's economy 50 percent of U.S. citizens Freshman accounting major the 2000 elections, Florida law machines and decided that they careful with their votes because being some of the biggest issues will he unhappy with the Latrice Jones, believes in her required that majority of the liked the optical scanning sys- of what happened in the 2000 to pop up on the can1paign trail president who takes office. state of Ohio. counties upgrade voting svs- tern best because unlike touch election,~ Edwards said. and around Howard's campus. No matter who prevails "I have confidence that my terns to meet new technologi- screens, the voter circles in the To ensure a fair system, she Just days before the Nov. 2 as the leader of this great vote will be counted in this elec cal standards. Instead of hav- candidate of his or her choice has already seen an increase in election, the Conference Board, nation after the polls close, tion," Jones said.' Just because ing hanging chads, both parties and then slides the ballot into the amount of absentee ballots a business organization that pro all Americans have a right the state is undecided as [to) anticipate problems with the . the machine which leaves a requested compared to previ- duces various economic barom and responsibility to pro who they want as President new touch screen voting sys- paper trail," Bryant said. ous years. eters released "The Index of tect their own best inter does not mean election officials terns, which leaves no paper The Republican and Voter turnout for this elec- Leading Economic Indicators", ests. do not know how to accurately trail. Democratic parties both have tion is expected to exceed pre- a measurement of "future eco Each contender for the count votes." Donna B1-yant, supervisor attorneys on stand-by ready vious elections because•of the nomic activity" according to White House possesses his For the first time in history of Elections for Osceola County to take action just in case any new voting drives aimed at get own pros and cons. This is nearly one third of the votes in Florida also had to upgrade election tabulation problems ting youth and minorities out USA Today. The index showed a "slow why it is up to us, the peo cast in this election will be done the voting system in Osceola are suspected. The campaigns to the polls. Celebrities even ing in economic growth" dem ple of the United States, to on new technological advanced County. After examining all have set aside n1oney in case a got involved to encourage fans onstrated by low numbers for provide a finn platform on paperless voting machines. possibilities the county pur- recount does occur in any of the to vote on Nov. 2 such as P. which the president-elect The new touch screen systems chased a Diebold optical scan- swing states. Diddy's Vote or Die Campaign the month of September. These results piggyback on low indica should stand. To tell him developed in an effort to rid ning system. With both parties looking and MTV networks 20 Million tor numbers for the months of what we want to see this counties from using the anti- "The county task force at Florida as a crucial decid- Loud Campaign. August, July and June. Although country do and to tell him this marks the fourth month what we want this country that indicators have been down to cease. for America's economy, the I come before you Conference Board asserts that today, not as an advocate Delta Airlines Eases Bankruptcy Fears the waning numbers are not for any particular can sufficiently low or prolonged didate or party, but as a BY SHENNETH DOVE-MORSE "I don't actually fly that happened among the top io $164 million in the same period to imply a negative economic business-minded young Contributing Writer often, but I have flown with domestic airlines since 1992, a year ago. It has accumulated woman who is concerned trend. Delta to Atlanta before and when Continental, Trans World more than $6 billion in losses Regardless of affirmations about the bleak state of her Many students have started found the service very good," Airlines and America \Vest were since 2001. by the Board to the contrary, nation's slowing economy. making plans to travel home for According to an article in Whoever wins the election Rose said. But Rose concedes all operating under Chapter 11. Howard students like freshman the holidays, especially those that she doesn't really have an Some students like USA Today, factors that have led political science major and reg holds the key that unlocks who live long distances from opinion on the airline's finan senior English major Vanessa to Delta's financial woes include istered voter Jasmine Brown see the door to the solution, Howard University. When mak but we have the responsi cial troubles. Henderson believe competition the four hurricanes that hit the indicator results as unpleasant ing travel plans, keep in mind Delta spokesman Anthony is to blame for Delta's prob U.S. earlier this fall. The hurri omens, and as reflections on the bility to hold him account that one major airline is hav able for how and when he Black declined to comment lems. canes had disastrous effects on current president. ing financial difficulties. Delta to The Washington Post on a "The older airlines are Delta's southeastern operations definitely won't be voting uses that key. ··1 Airlines, the third largest air 11 being beat out by the newer, and resulted in a revenue loss I'm sorry. I'll stop Chapter filing. Black did say for Bush after this," Bro'.\Tll said. line in the country could file for the rurline is working with its cheaper airlines," Henderson of about $so million. The rising "If he hasn't been doing well in speaking in riddles. Here's chapter 11 bankruptcy protec said. "I haven't heard of Delta costs of fuel has also worsened the long and short of the pilots and debt holders in an his four years as president, he tion soon. effort to reduce having many Delta's situation and led to a won't do well in the next four matter. According to an article in initiatives for President George W. costs and avoid 63.1 percent price hike since years, and I'll be coming out of The Washington Post, the filing Chapter 11 bank cheaper rates September of last year. college and needing a job." Bush and Sen. John F. could be delayed if the airline is. Ken-y will both have their ruptcy. A.Delta for customers Sophon1ore theatre major Other Howard students able to obtain $1 billion in pay "Given Delta's so I can see why Kisa Willis is surprised to hear agree with Bro.,,m. "These results own personal interests in and benefit cuts it has sought they are having mind when they enter the financial situa- about Delta's financial prob are proof that we still need to be from pilots, the carrier's only tion, there is no question that financial difficulties." lems and noticed that their concerned about the economy," Oval Office in January. unionized work group. As oflate, Here's a perspeclive that, we are in a race against time, According to The prices were in the same range said freshman international it appears that the airline will of other airlines when prir-ing though slightly ridiculous, but we are doing every thing Washington Post, the major business major and registered come to an accord with pilots, airline carriers are facing fur demonstrates my point: possible to do what we can out tickets for a trip home. voter An1eerah Harris. "I don't but even if the pilots agree with "I hope that they straighten Bush will probably be most side of bankruptcy," stated Delta ther difficulties in the tradi want to vote for a president that the concessions, a Chapter 11 out their financial problems concerned with raising the spokeswoman Patsv Mulc NOVEMBER 2, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWS 87 • • The Office of the Dean of the Chapel . in cooperation with The Muslim Students Association Announce Ramadan 2004 Oct. 15-Nov. 15 Fasting has been prescribed for you as It was prescribed before you that you might team aeH restralnt Qur'an 2:183 . . ·. - ...... ·.. ·:.·. '.- ..· ·.: :- . . . '·... : :·' ...... < > 0 0 • 'o 0 • • 0 ' 0 I 0 • •,,, ... 0 ...... ' ....< :.. ':." ·. :.·.... ·...... :~.:. ...:·:...... :'.:,' ;~· • Leam about TaraweehP rayers ...... ,. . ' ' .• . . . ' - . ' . . . . ·· ...... '. : ...... ·... - ...... • Prayers take place In theInterfa ith Room, ...... : ' .. . ' . ' . .. located at 4th and College Streets, N. W. 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ASeason of Cadng: Interfaith and All are Welcome Community SelYice Op/)Oftllnity Come volunteer at the "Women ~ Dinner Program" Monday-Thutsday, 3:30 -7:30 p.m. , in the basement of First CongregaUonal Church , located at 945 GStreet (behind the MLK Libra!}') For more information contact: RAMADAN MUBARAK The Chapel Office at (202) 806-7280 "May the Blessings of Ramadan be upon you" or Imam Johari at (202) 345-5233 The Arts &Sciences Student Council Present ' • m voice• your concerns to the • 1r of the Departmentsl • 88 NEWS THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 2, 2004 Hornecorning200+: An E iso ic Occurrence ... , ' All photos by Mnyn Gilliam , NOVEMBER 2, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWS 89 On Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, Vote Or • • rogress1ve, ·ro- tu ent an 1 a es ftUC 1Bl0, in Quad, Rnnex, Drew, and Cook- a e a e s ftUClBOl,inSlowe and Caruer- ' a rence u o ftDCl BOS, in Rlerldian- nnc1Bo9- • • • inc air inner HDClBll, 1n The Towers- <"i')lo. ' .. ' Ji,,~', ....·.1'r ' .; • Cf,~!•·~· .-..: • ·• •• ·.• ·~~~~u·· t~ ...: .· ·..' - '.·•· • . ·;•.' • r1 School Board- Jeff Smith Ht large City Council member - Kwame Brown President- John Kerry Paid for by Howard Uniuersitg student supporters and DC-HU PHC 810 EDITORIALS THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 2, 2004 HILLTOP RUTH L. TISDALE, Editor-in-Chief RHASHEEMA A. SWEETING BERNARD "POET" MURRAY Man aging Editor Managing Editor ARION JAMERSON Deputy Managing Editor NAKISHA WILLIAMS, Editorials & Perspectives Editor Phenomenon: A Debatable Episodic Occurrence Pageant: B- Coronation Ball: A Gospel: c+. Comedy Show: A Fashion Show: A Yardfest: D R&B Concert: A Reggae Concert: A The Hilltop got togeth our Bison who represented: the Cheeks, Dirtbag, Hollowpoint, Parade B er to grade Homecoming Howard Gospel Choir, Alpha and Lloyd (not in that order). \\fe this • ear to sec if it \Vas Omega Steppers for Christ and thought that they were building Game: B really "Something Like a the Bisonettes, who all did reall} up for a better and more legit Ph enomen on." After exam well. Additionally, God's Image, artist, but then Xzibit appeared Step Show: ining the events and aver the male group, did well. But last. which really made: us C+ agin g the grades this is the there was no diversity in the scratch our heads. When is the verdict. Extra Cr edit \.Vas acts. There is neo, hip-hop and last time that we heard a single The Overall Mood: C+ given w h ere credit \Vas go-go Gospel music, but none from Xzibit? Or did he come due. .. of that was reflected in the con to "Pimp our Rides?" We don't Cumulative GPA: B- cert. know, but the concert was hor Pageant: With the theme rible. Additionally, there were "When We Think Of Home, Comedy Show: Although no games on the Yard or free We Think of A Place ... Howard the Comedy Show got off to a bies. And maybe it was just us, University.~ the pageant kicked slow start with an opener that but the vendors seemed to get a off the week of Homecoming the crowd wasn't feeling, it little more expensive. Yardfest THE HILLTOP events pretty well. The event picked up very well. The night's is supposed lo be the event started on time, which was host Damon Williams was hilar that gets us all excited for the definitely appreciated, but the ious and so was the rest of the Homecoming weekend. Instead judge's introductions were too show! We were happy that this it was a bust. The Nation's Largest Black Collegiate Newspaper long. The microphones were also year the comedy show was actu very low which made it hard to ally that-a comedy show! Not R&B Concert: The smooth Ruth L. Tisdale hear. The opening dance num a talent show like in previous sounds of the R&B concert were Editor-/11-Chief ber with all of the contestants years. The show was a little raw, a relaxing treat for anyone who Rhasheema A. Sweeting 04 was enjoyable. '\Ale were a little maybe not so great for older was able to attend. Anthony Bernard Poet" Murray put off by having a "filmed host" alumni, but extremely funn\ Hamil ton came armed with a Managing Editor .\.1anaging Editor instead of a real one, especially no:ietheless. full hand and backrround sing Arion Jamerson when it came time for the ques trs that sung their hearts out. tion series. Fashion Sholv: This Ile truly connected with the Deputy i\1.anaging Edi1or This year the contestants year's fashion show was truly crowd and even walked into the didn't pull the questions out of phenomenal! Themed "Too Hot crowd a couple of times. With Shara D. Taylor Sta cey Gates Melon ie R. Holmes a hat like they usually do, the for TV,~ the show incorporated only a piano, his mic and his Campus & Online Editor Copy Chief Campus Editor previously recorded "host" read different TV shows into scenes. voice, ,John Legend put on a their questions off of the big Our personal favorites were wonderful perforinance as well. Keith LainJf Joycelyn Peyton Charrcah Jnckson screen. This made us wonder if "Survivor," "Star Trek," and New comer to the industry Life & Style E itor Kiristin Reid Assl. Campus Editor the contestants were matched "The Revolution Will Not Be Keyshia Cole had all the ladies Kevin Harris Sh a nelle Swinton Erica W illia1ns up with their questions; the Televised." Incorporating ani in the crowd snapping their fin Nation & World Chris topher A. Wall Life & Style Editor whole ordeal seemed a little nrnls, drag queens, and political gers in agreement as she belted Editor Copy Editors fish). Speaking of the ques· symbols, the fashion show had her second single 'I Should've Jameelah l.Jroughton tion answer sections- the ques· the crowd at the edge of their Cheated." Maxine Moffe t Alved o Alexander Asst. Life and ShJll.' Edito,. Asst. Nation & World lions were really bad. Not ail seats. The animals, spaceship Editor Tia Goods on Zach ary Kcn\.vorthy of questions were on the same theme, choreography and revo Reggae Concert: The D.C Marlene Hawthrone Spo,.ts Editor level-son1e were easier than lution were great. Singer Lloyd 1 unnel was packed with people Venus B. Taylor Mark King the others. The talents this appeared mid-show to every ready to groove to the island Business & Technology Photographers Tori Scarbor ou gh year were reall} diverse which one's surprise. In both shows, beats of the Reggae Concert. It Editor Graduate Editor· was refreshing. Overall, having we loved the bright lights, was vet) well organized with t\vo Ashley Ross Ch ervickia Thomas Nakisha Willia m s recognizable contestants and models in the hottest fashions, shuttles transporting the crowd Sports Editor Business J\.fanager Editorials & Pei'SJX.'t.'titres Editor watching them compete was the playlist that, for once, had to the event and organized Jines what madt the p~eant fun. songs that weren't all hip-hop getting everyone inside in quick Robin Davis Morgan N. Scott Maya Gilliam and R&B, and the way that the} fashion. The DJs got the crowd Metro Edita,. Asst. Business l\lanager Senior Photo Eclitor Coron ation Ball: had models of all sizes. The 7:00 especially excited and every Joi Gilliam J ordan Colbert Decorated with flashing green p.m. show attendees were espe one partied as they waited for Asst. l\1etro Editor Tiffa ni Turner Asst. Photo Editor lights, yellow brick roads and cially entertained by the hype the headline artist to make his Advertising Manager sparkling star balloons, the dance troupe Direct Effect that appearance. When Bunji Garlin Maiya Norton Corfu Thomas Coronation Ball, appropriately wowed tile audience with their look the stage, the crowd went Editorials & Perspectives De nice Pigott IL ust,.ato,. themed "Welcome to Emerald dance routine.The 7:oopm show wild! The crowd finished his Editor Adve,.tising Solicitor City," was a great continua also had the pleasure of seeing a song for him and even gol angry lbn T. A. Mutakabbir tion of the pageant. Everyone guest at the end of the show that when he had lo leave. The ener Paginator Sonja Sims was really involved: the mix was truly too hot for TV! gy level reached exlren1e levels Office Manager of music had everyone packed al the reggae concert with the on the dance floor. Those who Ya rdfest: We understand crowd making the even more weren't dancing mingled at the that the weather messed up a fun. tables while enjoying the food. large part of Yardfest, but other N11w in its 81st year, The Hilltop l'i publisht.-d C\~ Tut~· and Fli da.> b) JI0\\1U'll Unin·n.it) 1>1u· We thought it was a little weird aspects of the event really dissat P ar a de : An event that is dent-.. \\'ith a readen>hi1, ofmore than 10,000, The Hilltop is the largest Black roUti;late m·w~'Jlllpt'r In the that they announced the dorms isfied us. The rumors and buzz designed to garner school spirit nation. The opinlom expraried on the F.ditorial Page arr the ~iews of'llK.> Hilltop Editorial Bonrcl and do not pageant winner in benveen the had us antsy with anticipation and pride, the parade was hard neccssnril) reflect the opinion..'i ofHoward Unhen.it}, its administration, indhidual Board memben; or schools' winners and ~1r. & Miss for who was going to show up to to get into because it started the i.1udent body. Howard. Despite that small the Yard and when we actually really late and was extremely The opinion.., expre.aed on the P~ Page are those of the authors and do not ll"'O"SSBrily blunder, tile Ball was done well. saw who "graced" the stage, we long. Local bands, high school rcp~nt the ~'S ofthe Hilltop F.ditorial Board, Howard Unh'l'.l'Sity. it"i adtninb1rnlion or the student body. were very disappointed. Usually bands and dancers made up the The Hilltop encouragn its readers to share their opinions \\i th the new~paper through letters to 'Ille Gospel Con cert: The the unknown artists go first to show. We also enjoyed the way F..ditor or~ AD letters should indude a romplete addtt.s5 and telephone number and should Gospel Concert was extreme build up anticipation for that that student organizations were be sent eltttronkally on our l¥ebsite at \\'l'W.thebUltoponline.oom. ly disappointing. Maybe it's one guest that gets everyone represented in the parade. Our The Hilltop la localed at. 11251 SbennanAw. NW, \Vlllihington, DC 20001 and can also be aeacbcd 'rill emnil at www.thebUltoponline.eom, by phone at (2o:l)8~4724 and I>)· fax at (202)8o6-4758. because the ht"\dliner. Lisa excited, but this year they had bigg<.'sl complaint of the parade n1e llllltop reeawa the right to edit letters for spare and gr:unmatical errors and any l.ruippropnate. Mcclendon, is barely an opening the artist that were "known" go is that the Battle of the Bands, lihelolL'I or defamatory contmt. All lelters must he 1>ubmittro n week prior to publirntio11. act. Unlike laslyear's headliner's early. Trick Daddy and Guerilla hosted by LL Cool J in the valley, The Clark Sisters, Mcclendon Bhck went first at 3:30 p.m. was going on al the san1e lime is not lhat popular in the gos Then the concert was a jumbled pel industry. We were proud of mix of performances by Mr. See REPORT, E&P B 11 ... NOVEMBER 2, 2004 THE HILLTOP PERSPECTIVES 811 Homecoming Homecoming Yardfest Was a Curse-fest AKIKI KIZZA Report Card Homecoming week has come and gone. Depending on your preferences, you was really, really long. It seemed REPORT, from E&P B 10 either enjoyed the entire even longer with the same three week or you might have been commercials that played over as the game. So if you went to disgusted by some events. and over again. There were also that, you would miss the game, Well, I should say that a lot of long pauses in the show for reasons listed below. There maybe I'm not qualified to as the DJ played snippets of should've been a better sched commentonFriday'sYardfest songs and then shut the song off uling of events so that people because I don't understand as everyone started to get hype. could see everything. the hip-hop culture, but hon Also, the lights shut off at times estly speaking, the verbal when they weren't supposed to. The Game: Hundreds diarrhea that occurred on of people flocked to Greene stage was unthinkable. No The Overall Mood: Stadium to watch the Bison wonder WHUT-32 doesn't do This year the hype around take on Norfolk State. The game live broadcasts of such events Homecoming was more than could've been a great event, because the FCC would have lacking. Usually we see and except for there was absolutely made a profit through inde hear the advertisements for no order to the lines! Students cency fees. Homecoming way in advai.ce, couldn't get in the line that was It was unfortunate that but this year it felt like the com supposed to be for them. This the performers decided to mittee waited a long time to line, towards the back of the sta use curse words to spread get us excited for our beloved dium, was held while people in their messages. In the begin week. We don't understand why the front of line were allowed to ning, I tolerated the first art they waited a long time to real go in and take all the seats. The ist because I thought it was ly advertise for Homecoming, "reserved" section for Swygert hip to listen to such garbage. considering the fact that the and friends was huge, which left The crowd screamed their tickets went on sale in August. hop show and I realized that to worry because a~ording to African-American generation many people out of their seats. lungs out and everyone enjoyed While some events were good, I couldn't skip a song simply him, that was hip-hop culture would be solidified by that sick The kicker came when they the show. lines at events were ridiculous because it had curse words. and it was okay for the artists verbal barrage. stopped letting people into the However, as different per and frustrating, which could've Since this was a public show, to call them such obscenities or Even though good things stadium, which left many alum formers came to the stage, I been avoided if they had more I thought precautions should even to say,"You n----- better happened during the show, ni who had traveled from across couldn't stand the constant staff instead of just one person have been in place to discour f--- vote on Tuesday." such as a good MC job by the the country to see the event with four-letter verbal attack. All manning the line. One thing we age the unfortunate verbal Well, I guess that is one student from the School of a seat on the Yard to enjoy the over sudden it was mother did appreciate was the fact that assault. You might say that I aspect of hip-hop culture I Communications, the bad lan game on the Jumbotron. People fer! !! ! this and f--- that and b-- Homecoming was later because had a choice of leaving if I was ·didn't agree with. I kept on guage overshadowed them. It's were furious as they lined up - etc. I felt sad when one rapper midterms were out of the offended by it, but I couldn't imagining what my poor moth obvious that not all Howard in front of Cramton to get their said that all b---- should shout way and we could really leave because I simply didn't believe er would have felt if she came students use that kind of lan money back. So if you didn't get out and almost all the ladies school behind for a moment. what I heard. all the way from Uganda on guage but it was sick to realize into the game, you may have in the audience shouted with But overall, Homecoming this A friend of mine realized Friday and heard what was said that some of them enjoy using had a horrible experience. But glee. year just didn't live up to the that I was concerned about on stage. I'm sure that her per it and it appeals to them in vari for those who somehow made it This was my first live hip- "Homecoming hype." The year, the show but he told me not ceptions (negative) oftht>young ous ways. into Greene and got a seat, the the parties overshadowed the game was fun. The band kept events as people seemed more the crowd engaged with their worried about their outfits and crowd pleasers. The halftime how to make it to the club with The Vibe at Howard Not In Herre show also got everyone excited. out having to pay $100 than GERARD ROBINSON of discussion in this article, I'll has its diverse modes of theat of A Nation or its present The Yard was packed as people they did attending events that save that discussion for anoth rical expression. And there is day adaptations articulated in who didn't make it into the game are usually fun. It just seemed L. Michael Flanagan's arti er commentary. What I cannot a place for it. But there is also music videos. With that said, I watched it on the Jumbotrons. like Homecoming lost some of cle "The Vibe at Howarg: Hot leave unchallenged, however, is a place for tasteful coverage of do understand the some-what, One thing we did miss was our its luster this year. There wasn't in Herre," which appeared in the article's semiotics (i.e., the Howard's homecoming. And light-hearted "keeping it real" mascot! Where were the Bison? even anyone on Georgia Avenue the October 21, 2004 edition communication of messages the picture in the SI article is theme underlining Flanagan's At least our team won 35-17, so like there usually is! A phe of Sports Illustrated (SI), is through symbols and signs). not one of them. Given the fact article. Because I am sure, at even though not all of us got to very interesting. As a Howard For example, the exagger that those living inside and some level, Flanagan simply see our guys go to victory: Go nomenon it wasn't, this year, Howard Homecoming was graduate who has attended a ated association of Howard's outside the black community wants to promote Howard as Bison! just...all right. number of homecoming activi homecoming to a J!lulticol are persistently molesting the America's true homecoming ties at the Mecca dating back to ored-version of Woodstock is Black male image, additional university- a title some Howard Step Show: This year's 1987, I can attest to the eupho one thing. And the picture of food for fodder is unwarranted. alumni cherish. But surely the location of the Step Show ria. Parties, concerts, fashion a young Black man holding his Particularly when the venue is vide at Howard's homecom was way better than in previ shows, and beauty and brain private parts (or swnething Howard University. ing is bigger than debauchery, ous years. There was actual pageants are part of the fes close to it) is another. Surely My Alma Mater has, since bling-bling and booty. So the ly enough room for everyone tivities. So are fundraising this is not the type of image the 1860s, educated Black next time SI covers Howard's to see, especially with the big efforts to support the academic or message some Howard men to live above the stereo homecoming, I hope it more screens. While Greeks did step integrity of the university. But alumni want marketed to the types perpetuated in (though carefully chooses how to articu their shoes off, the worst thing since this aspect of Howard's American public. Now trust me. accepted as true decades before late to its readership the mean about the step show was that is homecoming was not the topic Homecoming at Howard surely the production of) The Birth ing and message of our event. Technology ''Bits, Bytes and Word'' GARY HUNTER to call computer people jewelry came out on top with USB Flash (I can be found rocking them in Drives starti.1g at $12.99 plus I work for ISAS in the iLAB, a few flavors from time to time tax for 16-32~1B sizes. Almost Dear Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Beta Chapter, in the ResNet area. You can fre myselO. For the conventional every store has a USB Flash quently hear me saying "Why public this is a floppy disk / from the $20-$50 range (32MB do you treat your con1puter so CD-R/RW replacement for car - 256MB) that will do for most This is V. Renee Alsop, the 2004 Homecoming Treasurer. Speaking on my bad?" or "Be good to your com rying data around with lhem. general use. If you want to put own behalf, I would formally like to apologize to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity puter and it will be good to you." They come in a variety of sizes ... out a little more money you can Incorporated. Beta Chapter for the mistakes that were made when presenting I have previously consulted, and 16MB - 12 floppy disks, 32MB get a USB Flash Drive with a few you all your 2004 Homecoming Greek Step Show award on Saturday, October from the niunber of repeat ques - 23 floppy disks, 64MB - 46 extr 'lS like; camera, 1np3 player, 30th. tions I receive working in the floppy disks, 128MB- 92 floppy fingerprint reader, or built-in iLAB, and from the scary prac disks, 256MB - 183 floppy disks, software. These extra features tices I have observed in the HU 512MB - 366 floppy disks, all the usually require some software By no means was this intentional, I respect the history of Alpha Phi Alpha community, it seems like a good way up to 4GB - 2900 floppy to be installed for their use. Fraternity Incorporated and hope that there are no hard feelings as a result time to provide a few "nybbles" disks (6 CDs or about 1 DVD of Even with one of these devices of my actions. Many of you I know and respect, and hope that you see my (tech talk for small amounts of stuff)! ALWAYS keep a backup copy mistakes as truly mistakes and not as disrespectful. I have learned so much information). of your data on your computer; Con1bine its size, which is everything man makes is subject from this incident and repeatedly wish and hope you understand that I also BIT usually about the sa1ne as an to failure! was affected by my presentation. No \VOrds can express my sincerity, my If you own a windows based average adult's thumb (hence actions were not meant to be 1nalicious or harmful. machine and down in the lower the term thumb drive), along WORD corner of your screen (usually with the amount of infonnation SMILE! In your interper Your hard work was shown and I do not \Vant to take that day away from you near the time) you see a small that it can hold, and add to that sonal arsenal it is one of the globe with the Windows Logo the convenience of use, a USB most powerful things you own. all. I hope that my sincere apology does not go unnoticed and the hard work icon on the top left hand corner Flash Drive is almost a must Most of the time, you will get of both the Homecoming Steering Committee and your Chapter will not be of it (some say it looks like a own for anyone who needs to better service if you approach outweighed by my mistake. Thank you for your participation and I truly hope book) with a balloon above it store lots of documents, someone with a good attitude that we can move forwru·d from this incident. saying something along the lines pictures, large presentations, and smile the whole time. Next of "Updates are ready for your spreadsheets, music, etc. Flash registration give it a try; when computer. Click here to down Drives can be plugged direct you walk in a room full of upset Again, my sincere apology goes out to not only the members that were present load these updates," or you see a ly into a computer running people with angry faces, sn1ile, but also to all members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated who may message that says, "Updates are MAC OS 9x - X, Windows ver be happy and polite the whole have been offended by rny mistake. ready for your computer. Click sions ME, 2000, XP Home, time, and I will almost guarantee here to install these updates" it XP Professional, 2003, and you \'/ill receive considerate and is VERY ADVISABLE to click Longhorn, and some versions better service than the frowners. there and install the updates! of UNIX, and LINUX with no When was the last time you were Sincerely, On computers with XP service additional setup. For machines in a rush to help someone who pack 2 the message is given by a running Windows 9x, Mac OS was nasty towards you? Smile! V. Renee Alsop shield with an exclamation mark 8.x, and other versions of UNIX The internet even has a "smiley ,, !" and LINUX there are drivers face" subculture; there are prod you can doW11load and install ucts you can buy with 10,000 V. Renee Alsop BYTE for support. different smiley faces in them. 2004 Homecoming Treasurer Today's byte is a "Suggested These are just a few sugges Purchase" which is the "USB As students, I know price tions on better computing; take Flash Drive" also called ... is an issue to a lot of you; So, I tl1em as you like. keychain drive, USB drive, pen have searched all of the general drive, thumb drive, jump drive, technology stores in the area As the expression goes ... keychain drive, flash drive, disk (Best Buy, CompUSA, Radio "That's my Word" ;) on-key, and fob among other Shack, Circuit City, Staples, and names. 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