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BY TRAVER RIGGINS Every I 0 years, the uni VIeW. Over 150 staff, faculty textualize the self-study so people work as the MSCHE correspon Campus Editor versity undergoes accreditation "The meeting was spec and students attended the meet in the H oward University com dent for Howard. review by the Middle States Com tacular," Orlando Taylor study ing in Blackburn '"here Taylor ex munity could understand why it's The l\1SCHE assesses Howard officially kicked mission on Higher Education chair said. "The attendance plained the purpose of the study important in both a national and universiti<;s on 14 standards. Work off its self-study in preparation (MSCHE). The university-wide was very robust and the interest and issued the university with a local perspective. groups have been formed geared for an ace re di talion review on self-study will analyze the school's seemed to be high. \ Ve could not charge regarding it. T he university was first \Vednesday with the first meeting status and progress over the last have asked for a better first meet Taylor said the main accredited by the ~1idc1Je States in >See STUDY, Page 2 of the study groups. decade in preparation for the re- ing." focus of the meeting was to con- 192 I, and ~iichae l J. Kiphart will Re-Leasing at Maryland Apartments BY MONICA JONES But a combination less than what I would Staff Writer of increased rent and lack have paid in UTC," \Vil of personal freedom were Iiams said. A year ago,Joseph key reasons why \\lilliams Due to the un \Villiams, a second year decided against renewing usual increase in incom graduate chcmislly ma his lease last August. ing freshmen last year, jor, began his first semes "Ilived on the 16th there was a definite lack ter at Howard and wa~ floor and paid a base rent m student housing on drawn to UTC because of $775," he said. '·Plus I Howard's can1pus. So of its close proximity to had to pay a $50 outdoor the official opening of Prince George's Plaza parking fee. So in total I the University 1bwers and the convenience of paid S825 and I didn't Center (UTC) in August Prince George's metro wan't to pay an extra $23 of 2006, was more than station. for rent this year." just convenient lo many \Vith only a five Now 'rViUiams H oward students- it was minute walk to the met lives in a three bedroom a blessing. ro and accessible stores house in soud1east \ Vash- . A year later. the like Giant and Target ington and pays S633 a h)pe surrouding UTC across the street, \Villiams month. thought he found the ide ''\\.bcrc I am at > Sec UTC, Pa~e 4 1 al re,idcncc. no", I a1• I •} ni., ~20Q
Justo l BY SHIVO NNE FOSTER tng in Jc1M, La. and how students can man} remained congn·g.1tccl outside the Staff Writer bcl:ome involved. At the rally, attcndct:s auditorium to li:.1rn about the case .md were told the story of the J ena "6", who its conlro,·crsy. ,\ crowd of students filkd Cram arc six black high school students who ''I just recently found out about ton Auditorium to its maximum capac attended Jena H igh School and arc on the J ena 'G', since over the past \\"t:t"k thl· it) at Inst night's Jena "6" Rally. leaving trial for fighting a "hitc schoolmate.J us ston· has gotten a lot of mainstream over 200 students outside the auditori tin Barker, on December .J., 2006. news attention," said \'asudha Dsikan. a um's doors. An emotionill Iamia l\k The fight came three months graduate of Anit·rican Unhcrsi~: "Our Clain. School of Business president. was after a black student sat under a tree, go\'ernmcnt in\csts so much time and among mam to address the audience t)1Jicalh sat under bv white st11tlcnts. moue\ into war for democrac~ in the sa}ing. "fhis is "In I c.1me ~o Howard. I hrec nooses being hunr, from the tree ~liddle East when we should be con I have heen ""iting fo1 a moment like followed this action. cerned \\ ith the fi~ht for dcmocrac\ this to makt' l:hilnge." M n:hal Bell, the first of the six here." "'lo Justice, No Peace." was black high school students to be tried, She continued, "I wanted to chantecl. as .u1 outpouring of emotion was prosecuted and found guilty of ag come out and sho" my support and filled Cramton Auditorium \\ith ener gravated second-degree battery. He's be concern. I know that racism still exists. getic attcndt:es holding up fots of pride ing sentenced on Sept. 20 aucl faces up Ju~t because you don't sec u cvcf) da)' on and 1mity. to 22 years in prison. CNN. docsn 't mran it doesn "t exist any The Jena "6" Ra.II)' served as Members of the Howard more.'' Samara Pearson • S1an PllclDgnlflher a wav to inform tht: Howard commu community as well as other universi After living In the UTC apartment complex, sorne students moved closer to main campus. nit) and others about what is happen- ties flooded Cramton Auditorium, and >See TEXAS, P.1ge 10 Tex as Southern Looks Forward to New President BY ASHLEY R. HARRIS Despite the legal woes of classes and being on the yard." of the money, but contended that Justin R . Jordan and Oli student government together, Black College Wire Slade and her administration, Slade was president for all funds were spent in fundraising ver J. Brown said they worked for have been credited 'vith bringing many Texas Southern students seven years. Onjune 7, 2006, the efforts. Slade's ouster by writing letters, enough evidence to the Harris On Aug. 27, maroon-and were upbeat about the upcoming Board of Regents al the school Two student~ credited with which were distributed across County District Attorney's office white banners welcomed back academic )Car. officiallv fired her after having Slade's eventual downfall testified can1pus. Together with \ Villiam to secure I wo indicm1ents against Texas Southern University stu "Campus morale is really reviewed her spending records Aug. 30 in her criminal trial that G. Hudson, the group known as Slade for misapplication of fi dents for their first year since the high right now," said Christopher which included more than S9,000 she cared more .1bout spending the "TSU Three" sued the school duciary propertv. the Chronicle school's former president, Priscil Harvey, a sophomore and interim for a bed and thousand~ on land money on her home than secu in 2005 for retaliation for publicly said. la Slade, was indicted on charges attorney general for the Student scaping and manicures. The rc rity for the histo1ically black uni criticizing the university adminis Government Association. ·~ lot gen ts called the spending exces vcrsit); according to the Houston tration. of misappropriating university >See TEXAS, Page 10 funds. of students are excited about sive and illegal. Slade repaid some Chronicle. The three, who were in •. ,... --- New iPod Drops From the Apple Tree --- ...... t ..... -....~ ...... ,. -. --...... t r c ...... ,.... ~_ ...... modeled aficr the iPhonc nism makes it easy to locate You'fube videos, purchase comes in SGB and l 6GB On the l 6G B model you get ...... ,...... "_ --- BY SAKITA HOLLEY -~---...... Deputy Life & Style Editor comes with built-in \ INDEX Campus 2 Metro 4 Nation & World 7 Llfe & Style 8 Editorials & Perspectives 9 Sports 10 PUS September 6, 2007 Making Moves: Starlette Hines Shines as Drum.Major BY TEQUILA CHEATHAM any mistakes made by her band Contributing Writer mates. It's been ages since the last "I admire her endurance, time Howard University has had her determination, her personal a female leading the band. This ity," says fellow drum major Ter isn't because male drum majors rence Ellis. art: preferred, but there just hasn't Although her friends may been an interested female to meet call her a band geek, being a the standards. dn1m major means more to her "It's been since I 983- I 984 than just showing off her dance that we've had a female dnun moves in front of the crowd. It major," says Head Band director gives her a chance to express her John E. Newson. "One tried out self, to show off her skills and to two years ago and didn't make it, be a role model. she didn't fit the qualifications." "I just want to contribute ·~1 tryouts, we look for everything that l\·e learned onto leadership because most events my peers and those that are en the band attenc:ls are directed by tering," Hines said. "You have to the drum majors," said Newton, love what you do to be the best. who has taught the band for over When I'm performing on the field three decades now. it means more to me than just "\>Ve need students that that. I want people to feel my pas can handle the positions. We sion for music and be inspired by ' don't care about her being female. it.,, All she needs is showmanship," he Although the band is in said. .JmlC:a OeTiegt" Sta! l'llot>grapher need of new instruments and w1i Starlcttc Hines is doing Starlette Hines coaches, instructs and leads the Howard University Marching Band. She is the fi rst female drum major at the university in over 20 years. forms, Hines uses what she has to big things in life. This 18-year-old make the best of every practice would be her best friend through be shown and standards to live up Despite her busy sched of music but f also play the gui sophomore is not only interested and performance. out her high school years-the to. ule training the band and being a tar, the piano and love collecting in entertaining people but also in "I just wish Howard would trombone. "Sometimes she gives us student, Hines find~ time for out gym shoes-that's probably why I helping with health-related issues support the band more," she said. It's' not easy being the push-ups, but she's a real cool per side activities. don't have any money for school as a physician's assistant. "\Ve'rc there to do our best to en first female drum major after a 22- son," says Tim Johnson, a fresh "I love to freestyle and 00\V,,, Hines was in the sixth tertain. \Ve're there to get people year stretch. There's delegation to man trombone player. "\Ve have make my own beats," says the She stands on the practice grade when she first saw a band hype, but if we're not doing that, be done, deadlines to meet, rou practice at 4:45 a.m., and she's Detroit native with a smile on her field with animal characteristics: · play in person. During that same what are we here for?" tines to create, disciplinary acts to always on time." face. "I just love music. Any type observing and waiting to attack time, she was introduced to what Jena Rally Fills Cramton, Spills Outside You Need Continued.from Page I , Carr says, "Remem saying, "\Ve are aiming to raise plained that HUSA is still in the JENA ber that this is still a time when a $20,000 for the legal defense fund. process of working out the logis to Know. • whole city can be wiped out and Mychal Bell had a public defend tics behind scheduling a trip to • Raychall Lawrence, a forgotten. Remember this is still a er for his first trial and hopefully rally and protest Bell's upcoming freshman business management time when Darfur can be forgot with the help of Howard students, sentencing in Jena, La. Tamia McClain major, says, " I heard about the ten. Remember this is still a time our donation will serve as a tan "I absolutely think this story this summer, but I didn't re ' when six young black men can be gible impact to the trial." is bigger than Jena," Roberts BY REBECCA PETIT sophomore rear, she served as ally know the details until yester wiped out for a school fight." \Villiam Roberts, HUSA said. "This incident speaks to the Contributing Writer UGSA representative and the day. I think the lack of media cov H e continued to explain vice president, said, "\Ve want broad issue of the disadvantages chairwoman of the General erage just shows that many people the efforts that Howard has raise students to realize the potential that blacks still face nationally. Tamia l\1cClain Assembl): don't think this is as important as $20,000 to donate to legal defense that Howard has to be a great K atrina blew up blacks in poverty holds t;, o \"Cry important As a student leader. it is; if this rail}' never happened, I of theJena ''6." \"Oice and let students know that artd now Jena is blowing up the is- roles in H o\-.1rd Unhersity's l\ k Clain 's d u(} is to fulfill the still would be uninformed." Student Association HUSA . need.\ of the student bod). The Jena "6" Rally She serves as the School of ''It's my job to help hosted several speakers who pas Business executive president advocate the concerns of the sionately told the Howard com and also as the chairwoman students which I represent." munity how to become involved of the H USA policy board. she says. "l not onl} represent and stressed the importance of Although .McClain has such the students of the School of awareness. ph otal positions, she remains Business, but l also represent Eugene Puryear, a se level-headed throughout her our entire student body as nior history major involved with journey as a student leader. the chairwoman of 1he policy AnswerCoalition.Org, says, ''We \\'hen I\ lcClain first board." need to look at the issue as an is .trrived at the l\1ccca as a fre~h McClain is <'Xcitcd sue of terrorism in the black com m.in f1om Lansing. Mich., she for this semester :Uld wants munity. On Sept. 20 there will be knc\\ that she wanted to be a students to know tl1.~1 the} can a lot of people in Jena, La. It is part of Howard's legacy. look forward to improvements. important to go and confront this "\\'hen I first got She sa ·s 1hat 1he goal cf the manifestation of white suprcma here, I heard Byron Stewart \\'akeUP administrntion is "to C)(" \HUSA president. 2005-2006 improve communication be Puryear encouraged speak at the pinning ceremony tween faculty and students, to Howard students to go to Jena, and I kne\' that J wanted to take a good look at our curricu La. on Sept. 20 to protest the trial leave here better than how I lum, reach out to underrepre of Bell. He said, "\Ve don't have found it,'' l\IcClain says. sented populations and ensure to accept being passive, we must In his speech, l\-1c that our accreditation process be willing to stand up. We have to JUSl>n Knighl· A::lst PhologfBPllY E~or The capacity crowd remai ned attentive throughout the rally in support of the Jena Six on Wednesday. Cl.1in s.1ys that StnvMt talked goes smoothly." be there!" about the movie "The Last \ \'hen asked hm, she. Peter Carr, president Dragon." became the strong leader she of the Howard chapter of the l\ilarcus \Vare, HUSA they can stand for something and sue of how blacks are still being "He referenced the is today, i'.1cClain accredited NAACP, also addressed the president, expressed his enthusi defend a cause." treated in the South and through final fight between Leroy a.ad the amazing people that God packed auditorium. asm about supporting the cause, Roberts and \ Vare ex- oul the nation." Sho'nu ff. It's been a couple of has placed around her. She years now, and I don't remem says, 'Tm thankful for the true ber the exact worJs an}mOre,'' friends he has placed in m) life, she says. who continue to encourage me Officials Look at University Performance However, McClain and lifl me up.'' For any stu does remember the feeling of dent wa.ntinF: to become future inspirntion thal she got after s1udent leaders, l\ilcClain savs Continrudfiom STUDY, future of where we want lo go," Americans and other marginal spring. Taylor sees this transition Page 1 hearing Ste\\ art speak. "l kne\\ to get involved c .wly .md find Taylor said. j.,,ed groups in the United States," as a possible advantage for the coming into Howard, that this someone whose position you a 15th group addresses research Taylor emphasized full 1aylor said in his speech. study. experience would be what I would like lo hold one day, ''so in particular. Taylor also used the community involvement and Community members "It's great to have Swygert made it and tl1at I would have you can tap into their knowl meeting as an opportunity to in transparency throughout the can stay up to date with study here for the first part of the study to look deep within me to stay edge." l\-1cClain has a lot of lroduce the leaders of each work study process. happenings by visiting the study's and the new president for the sec focused and do what I came to do.'' she says. plans for her future. She says, group. In a Hilltop inte1view over Web site at www.gs.howard.edu/ ond," Taylor said. Her freshman year, ').\s I begin to seek God and Each group is headed by a the summer, Taylor said that is middle_slates/default. Swygert will be able to I\kClain served as the vice start living totally for him, he sues will be addressed as they arc The groups, made of stu provide historical insight to the chairperson with some expertise president of her class in ihe will direct Ill} path and show in the field of the work group. discovered. The purpose of the dents, faculty and administrators, analysis process and the new pres School of Business and her me what I was meanl to do." Groups range among topics on study is to conduct a thorough will conduct research in many ident "ill have a fresh vision for university mission) student sup investigation of the status of the ways, one of which will be elec the university. port services, leadership and university and address any areas tronic surveying. Taylor said in his speech governance, administration and of improvement. Taylor explained that that under Swygert's leadership faculty. "In short, we must ask Howard community members for the past 14 years, the uni "vVe want to get a sense tough questions pertaining to what will receive surveys via e-mail, versity has positioned itself as a of what students think about it means to be a premier, world most likely, and respond to the national research university and technology, campus life, campus class research university that, questionnaires anonymously. produced servants for America safety, on campus and off-can1- unlike any other in the United T he study is taking place and the global commtmity. pus housing-it helps to give us States, pays particular attention to during a transitional period for "The university is now an idea of what students think so the needs, aspirations, c the "University with Pre~ident H . well poised to reach even loft icr we have sort of a template for the and opportunities of ~rt retiring in the goals," he said. Come to The Hilltop Budget Meeting! Monday-West Towers-7 p.m.-Be There ______._THE__ _ HILLTOP • NE s s ------~~~----!lllm------Terror Plot Foiled, Three Men Arrested in connection BY MATIHEW SCHOFIELD of the barrels last Sarurday from aligned with the Islamic J ihad McClatchy Newspapers (MCT} the forest hiding place to a tour Union. "There are connections" ist cabin in Medebach-Ober between al-~1ida and the Is A potcn1ially "massive" schledorn, a village of 900 in lamic Jihad Union, according terrorist attack against U.S. in central Germany, and allegedly to a senior U.S. intelligence of stallations in Germany linked began constructing bombs with ficial who requested anonymity to al-Qaida was doomed to fail what they thought was an explo because the issue is classified. from the day that anti-terrorism sive chemical. This week, they The group, whicl1 splintered learned why their experiments police broke into a rented garage from the Islamic 1-lovcmcnt of I in Germany's picturesque Black weren't going the way they'd an Uzbekistan, is on the State De 1 .... Forest and found barrels of ticipated, police said. panment 's list of foreign terr6r bomb-making chemicals, police Aft er a chance encounter ist organizations. said \Vednesday. with a traffic cop, they lost their In Berlin on \\lednesday, Police found the garage by nerve and decided to flee, po \\lolfgang Schaeuble, the Ger tracking the movements of three lice said. At 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, man interior minister, warned of men after one of them, a Ger 600 anti-terrorism police moved a new wave of "homegrown ter man national who'd converted to in and arrested them, making rorism, not just here but across Islam, was spotted in December them the latest in a long line of Europe." casing a U.S. militaf} barr SEATS ARE 14 -.. 2007 $85 PER msart 7 STOP BY SUlll Tl7 MR.REED OR THE HILLTOP t • 4 ETRO September 6, 2007 Students Show Hometown Love at New Sports Bar ' BY MICHAEL BENJAMIN II centul) light fixtures from Penn Station Contributing Writer in Baltimore stand tall along the soaring ceilings. Sports fanatics and social but For private events, Nellie's of terflies can now lounge and enjoy great fers an intimate pub room as well as an company over at Nellie's Sports Bar, a outdoor rooftop view of U Street. new bar/restaurant located in the his "Nellie's Sports Bar is the pre toric U street corridor. mier local venue to catch the latest game, Nellie's, named in honor of no matter what the sport," Schantz said owner Doug Schantz's great-great in a press release. grandmother, is located in a two-story "\Ve care about our customer's building on the corner of 9th and U St., viewing tastes. Our web site will allow complete with a rooftop balcony that is sports fans to request their favorite sport enjoyed by its patrons. ing events and to reserve space on one of "This is a great spot. just a our many large plasma screen TVs." great environment," said t.lark Benja (Nellie's) is a great spot to min. one of Nellie's regular patrons. grab a drink, a bite to eat, and to social \Vith ten bit; screen tekvi~ion' ize with friends e'·en if vou aren't into elevated along an exposed brick wall, \\"atching sports." he adds. '.\ellie's gi\'es its ,;ewe!" a variet) of ath· Nellie's has an c.xpanding letic events to watch. menu that caters to the appetite of r'Or championship game~. the any sports-snack guru. Boasting their bar has a pull-down projector screen to "backdoor slider" mini-burgers, coconut · appease their fan base. "I love watching shrimp. and some sensational "mot.i:a the games here," Benjamin said. rella spheres," Nellie's has a great menu Doug SchanLG, owner of that patrons are starting to get familiar Nellie's Sports Bar, and his team .have with. ' focused in on an antique environment, ''.An appetizer and a beer. • dispelling the average fan's idea of a That's what I usually order," Benjamin sports bar. said. fhc bathroom sinks .ire rcl Benjamin also mentioned that its from Griffith Stadium, the home of Nellie's hasn't totally set their menu in This new sports bar has given avid sports fans a place close to campus to show love fo r their hometown team. the Homestead Grays, a Negro-league stone and is still adding different ideas baseball team in D.C. Griffith Stadium, and tastes to their menu. The custom "I'm usually here for drinks," enough sports bars." place for Howard students to chill," he once located on Georgia Avenue and Vv ers, however, seem to be satisfied with he said. Black also noted that Nellie's Arthur Surratt, an avid Chica said. Street, now serves as the foundation for the drinks offered. was still making some adjustments, espe go \\'hite Sox fan and junior marketing "Students always need to hang the Howard University Hospital. "Drinks are pretty much at the cially since its inception as a new social major from Chicago, is intrigued by the out and watch games in a social atmo The customers order their standard price," observed David Black, spot on the U street scene. Yet Black still opportunity of a new hangout close to sphere. This spot can really work out for meals from elevated tables while seated in another regular customer at the bar. appreciates the local sports bar. campus. Howard students." old fashioned stools while light from 18th "He)', you can never have "l think Nellie's can be a great Dissatisfied Students Move Out of UTC After a Year in the PG C.Ounty Apartment, Students Move Closer to Main Campus Con/inU(d.fiom UTC, Page I Although the hype surround by then he had already signed the lease ing UTC slowlv dies down, students like forms. Iiams said Kristen Price still choose the student Luckily for ~k~lillan. living in fhe increase in n nt ''as aho housing complex as their place of resi l7fC h;i, turned out to be a prctt} good a deciding factor for senior fashion mer dence throughout the year. living arrangement. chandise major, Toni l Iornc, who left Price, a junior broadcast jour "l have really good room UTC at the end of her year-long lease. nalism major, simply did not feel like matrs:• he said. "One is from the Univer· "My rent rose from S805 to dealing with Howard's RSVP housing sity of Maryland and the other two are 5881 in addition to me paying $50 for point system to secure on campus hous from Howard. They are really cool and outside parking that was not guaran ing, so she chose to reside in UTC. laid back." teed," Horne said. "It was just easier to just go and '\4\nd the freedom is cool too. \Vhilc most students were sign the lease forms and move in," said It's nice not having to deal with visitation drawn to UTC's new facilities. Horne Price, who mo\'cd in last week, and feels and having your friends come when they found them to be O\'t•rrated and faultv that her apartment is nice, new and dif want," he adds. during her stay. ferent compared to Howard dormitories. .\!though l 1 re has 2~-hour ''The game room was nice." "! he price increase had no bearing on her visitation, \\'illiams, a graduate student, she said. "The pool was ok but small, the decision to live in UTC. admi1ted that he outgrew the dorm-like computer lab was inadequate for a stll "If you sit down and do the atmosphere and feels like the housing dent re)idencc, having onl} three com math. the price is just about the same as complex is more suitable for undergradu puters that worked and a broken printer. the Towers at HU,'' she said. ate students. • The on!~ thing that was top of the line Junior economics major Kaidi "You still have to go through the was the gym. and I barel~ u~ed that." ~fc~lillan al~o moved into UTC for the process of checking people in and I need In the beginning of August, first time. ed a greater 'ense of freedom.' he said, Horne mo,·cd into ,m apartment 111 north ~1ct..1illan chose UTC because "You have four people in one apartment east \\'a~hington, which ~he dc~cribcs as Ho1,-ard did not grant him housing un and it gets too crowded after a while." Public Transportation Guide For "wonderful." til the first day of classes on Aug. 27 and Students to Navigate Around The \ Veb site is gro1,ing in WEEKEND FESTIVALS NEARBY BY JEROME LOYD popularity and was actually launched Editorial Assistant bv a black man, Chinedu Echeruo, in New York. Have you ever stopped and •To make it more conve took a moment to view the design of nient for traveler's, WMATA offers \Vashington D.C's t.1t:tro? a rechargeable SmarTrip card which It looks like an ancient Ro costs SS and can be purchased at the Adams Morgan Dav Festival man coliseum with its huge tcmcnt Metro Center station on the red line. blocks ,11't·cd 111 a p.1r.1bnlic mount to rhe marTrip card can form the ceiling. Date and Time: Sunday Sept. 9, 2007; noon to 7 p.ln. hold up to ')300 in value on the met Residents around the \\'a\h ro, metrobus, and l\1etro parking ser ington region can tnaly appreciate the Come out to D.C's most di\·crse neighborhoods and take pan in its 29th annual celebration. The vices. public transportation S) ~tem because festival has something for evc11·one to enjoy! The day will be filled with live 1;ullural performance.~, ~fore helpful information they can travel to just about anywhere specialt) vendors, arts and crafts and dancing. The festival will be located on 18th St. N\\', about t.letro for students living on or in the district using the ;\fotro and the between Florida Avenue and Colwnbia Road in \\'ashington, DC. fur more information go 10 near campus: ;\lctrobus. http:/ /adamsmorgandayfcstival.com. •The Shaw/ Howard Uni Today, there arc more than vcl"lit) metro station is a few hundred 86 ;\lctro stations that pro,idc ~cr feet from campus and there is a cam vicc O\'Cr a I 06.3 mile network; not to pus shuttle that ,,;11 pick students up mention there arc mme 1500 metro .111d drop them off at the station. Black Familv Reunion Celebration buse' that operate within 338 routl·s. •Another metro stop near For those who ,ire ne" to Howard's campus is the U Street/ National Council of Negro \Vomen's 22nd Annual Black Family Reunion Celebr,11ion the area or arc still in the process of Cardozo stop. This stop is closer to Date and Time: Saturday, Sept. 8 to Sunday, Sept. 9th 6-8 p.m. mastering D.C. public transportation, campus for students that reside in the here arc a few things that might be Howard Plaza Towers. The Black Family Reunion is a two-day cultural event that celebrates the strengths of African helpful while you arc traveling: • The w1etro is one of the American Families. This year's R&B concert features En Vogue and Trey Songz, who will perform • tv!ctro hours arc as follows: cleanest and easiest train systems to on the National Mall on Saturday. Performers for the Gospel concert on the National Mall in On weekdays it opens at 5 a.m., on follow and it runs throughout the ma clude Byron Cage, Myron Butler and Levi and Darlene McCoy. For more information call: weekends 7 a.m. It clo~cs at midnight jority of the Washington metropoli (202)-383-9114. on Sunday-Thursday and at 3 a.m. tan area. on Friday and Saturday. Sophomore Qyana Agina • Mctrobus nmning times frcls that "the Metro is convenient be \'al) dependin1r on "hat routt" vou 're' cause she doesn't have to rel) on a car Black Luv Festival travellinr and soaring gas prices." If you 're looking to get di The rvtctrobus is a different rections to a specific destination or The National Black Luv Festival Celebrates I 0 years story, according to junior Courtney just general information about the Date and Tune: Sunday, Sept. 16, 12-7 p.m. Robinson, who feels that "the disad \\'ashington ~letropolitan Arca Tra Location: 4th and Penn Ave., N.\.V. vantage of the bus is its non-cleanli nist Authorit} \\'rvlATA), log on to ness." www.wmata.com or call 202-637- Ten years ago, artists in the historic U Street corridor founded The Black Luv Qove, unity and vi Food and drinks on the Met 7000. sion) Festival, which celebrates social change. This free event is commi1ted to mobilizing enlighten ro and the Metrobus are prohibited. Another \ Veb site that offers ment in the nation's capital through cultural art. If caught, offenders will have to pay destination tips is W\\W.hopstop.com. fur more information go to www.blackluvfcst.info. a penalty and repeat offenders could '' hich also offers a 360° vie'' nf your Black Luv discussion panel: On Monday. Sept. 17, The National Black Luv Fc5tival and the possibly be arrested. destination spot University of the District of Columbia present, "Where is the black l.u.v. with black girls?"@ 2 p.m. Sergeant Brad Hannah of Hop Stop is a \\'eb site simi-· at UDC. Author, Sista Soulja will be the keynote speaker. r'-Or more information e-mail the \VMATA police explains that "the Jar to the tvletro's wmata.com, which [email protected]. \'VMATA police and their enforce gives navigational directions and des ment capabilities help keep the Metro tinations when traveling on public clean." Compiled by Rachel Huggins, transportation. Have fun riding! Met ro Editor :l'HB HILLTOP . . I Meet J,adyBJne & Big Blue The Office ofStudent Activities ·.Pn!senls ' Bison Spirit.Day 2007 , BlSON SPlkl"I , BANNER.A SIGN Friday~ Septe1nber ~ 200 7 COMPE".DTIOK 5:00PM • Blackburn Cente1· Te1·race PAINT THE TOWN BLUE PRIZES JOiN "IHE & 'DilEASURE Giveaways Bl1NT Far rm;e - &a ••;,,.. p'zs- I 1 &- OfliH:e .rSt --- t At:tiwiil-zs 202'116.,_ • Announcement All Campus Organizations have until Friday, ·september 13th, 2007 to complete the process for recognition. The following items are needed for recognition: Census Form Typed membership rost.er Average G.P.A. of the entire membership . · Please bring these items with you to the .Office of Stud~nt Activities, I Blackburn Center, Suite 117 by 4:00 p.m. on September 13th, 2007 . • 0. " Registration for .organizations that missed the deadlin~ date will ·begin January 7, 2008 through January 20, 2008. Feel free to call 202-806-7000 or stop by the office should you have any questions. . THE HILLTOP ,• 6 ENT September 6, 2007 • , / , / , I OWARD vs HAMPTO FOOTBALL GAME Saturday, September 8, 2007 Greene Stadium • • Football Ticket Distribution \ . . Wednesday l Thursday, September 5th & &, •• • ·Lower Level, Cramton Auditorium Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm •• • • • .. IL N IN • • • .. ( I THE HILLTOP - . . ------~~~~----.:..._ • NATION& 7 Buried N-Word Haunts Black Community BY MICHAEL TOMLIN the city council. work of making it socially unacceptable Paul Mooney, who performed a segment but rather serves' as a term of endear- Contributing Writer "It's an clfort to get people to for the N-word to be used." during th\: 2005 BET Awards called the ment. Younger people say that "Nigga" voluntarily get people to stop using the This topic of discussion has "Nigga Wake Up Award," announced in does not mean ''Nigger" and should not The "N-word" has been a part word," Comrie said, summarizing the been gaining popularity; especially after late 2006 that he would stop using the be what politicians are focusing their en of tJle American vocabulary for gen purpose of this resolution. "It's time to comedian Michael Richards took the lib "N-word" and encouraged others to fol ergies on. erations, but many people in society arc speak on it." Comrie currently represents erty of publicly using the "N-word" at the low his lead. In response to the compilation working to rid its usage. Initially intro District 27 of New York City, comprised· Laugh Factory in November. Comedian "People are using it out of con of arguments, Comrie said that there is duced at the beginning of February, the of Cambria Hights, J amaica, H ollis, text," said Comrie, who has been receiv no way for people to reinvent a word and New York City Council approved a reso Rosedale, and other neighborhoods in ing positive feedback from various races give it new meaning. "The word cannot lution to ban the ''N-word." the borough of Queens. and demographics. "It has moved beyond be reformatted." Unanin1ously approved in a New York City Hall was crowd blacks using the word." Nigger is defined as "a dispar 49-0 vote, tl1c resolution called for New ed with supporters of the resolution on The councilman further ex aging term for a black person,'' or "for Y6rkers to voluntanly stop using the Wednesday, shouting "forwards, never plained that those in support of this elfort a member of any socially, economically word. Unlike Brazoria, Texas Mayor backwards!" and wearing pins of the let arc knowledgeable and aware of them or politically deprived group of people." Ken Corley's unsuccessful proposal of ter "N" in white print with a red slash selves, their history and the struggles of Comrie argues that this definition will not a city ordinance to fine $500 to anyone over it. the Civil Rights Movement. Along with change regardless of what context people who used the "N-word," this New York '1 wanted to also take this op l\1ooney, Comrie said that the Laugh Fac decide to use it in. resolution serves only as motivation for portunity to join with my colleagues in tor}, churches and civic groups, Dr. Dre "There are other ways of show people to willingly refrain from using the government... to speak in one voice th.tt and Bill Cosby have been lending their ing affection." To the Howard commu word - no threat involved. enough is enough,'' Comrie said in a support to the resolution and the national nity he says that when using the word, New York City Councilman elfort to stop using the word. "people understand that you're not self press release. '1t is time for youth across John T. G~tid< ·The Detroi! News Leroy Comrie kicked off Black History our nation to be educated about the ter NAACP member Colleen Newkirk of Duplin Some argue that the usage of aware and are susceptible to trends and Month by introducing the resolution to rible history of this word and begin the County, N.C., protests the N·Word. the "N-word" does not put anyone down, fads." Overweight Population Increases, Solutions Abound celebrities are jumping onboard the "healthy train" "boot camp" is not taking a toll on them for the worsL .,. • •• !" BY KYLA GRANT . ' Contributing Writer by using the entertainment industry as an outl..:t for The celebrities air their "dirty laundiy" and show promoting health awareness. their personal weight struggles in hopes of inspiring .. . ~ ··--~ .- Broadcasting networks nationwide are using viewers nationwide to change their lifestyles. Over the past years the world has seen 10 reality television to encourage living a healthy Dr. Ian Smith, nutritionist of "Celebrity Fit the obesity rate among Americans take leaps and lifestyle. NBC's "The Biggest Loser" challenges Club," has issued the 50 Million Pound Challenge bounds in the wrong direction. people who struggle witl1 obesity to overcome the targeting African Americans to become more The Center for Disease Control (CDC) plague by racing to the finish line of weight loss. conscious of tl1c weight epidemic and to improve recently reported that 58 million Americans are •• Celebrities like Shaquillc 0' Neal of the their overall health. overweight, million Americans are obese and 40 NBA's Miami Heat are banning together to promote \Vhen asked about the celebrity weight loss three million Americans are morbidly obese. healthy living. O'Neal's new reality television show, trend, Ron Love, a \Norld Body Building Champion, Karla Adams, owner of the Simply Fit "Shaq's Big Challenge," targets adolescents who are said, '"The Celeb1;ty Fit Club' is good for the Fitness Studio in Northwest D.C., said nutrition is struggling with obesity. celebrity fit-dubbers. 'The Biggc~t Loser' helps those 75 percent of the battle against obesity. She credits The show follows O'Ncal as he attempts to participants become just that- big losers." the obesity on Howard's campus to the availability help six overweight middle school students conquer Americans are forced to cat on the go, and alfordability, of fast-food in the area. their individual struggles with obesity. The focus replacing three square meals with unhealthy From the McDonald's on Georgia Avenue, to of O 'Ncal's "Big Challenge" is to bring tllese alternatives. various hot dog stands on campus, Adams said it's dangerously overweight kids back from obesity But it is not solely about shedding the easy to make bad food choices because they are within six months. pounds. 1\-faintaining weight-loss better predicts the readily available to students. This problem is all too VHl 's "Celebrity Fit Club" sheds light into accuracy of the margin of success. common on college campuses and communities the lives of eight overweight celebrities as they strive Love offered four tips to maintain a healthy nationwide. to lose weight for a cash prize which is later donated lifestyle on campus: Eat properly (four to six well More and more Americans arc taking notice to charity. balanced meals per day), watch carbohydrate intake, of the obesity epidemic in our society. Dilferent social Each celebrity contestant is monitored by a stay away from man-made snacks and processed groups, including the media, are making efforts to Jessa De Toege.Slaff Photognlph« professiona! physical trainer, a psychologist and a food and exercise three to five days a week. decrease the prevalence of obesity in communities Fast-paced lifestyles contribute to the increase in obe nutritionist in order to ensure that their weight loss on a national scale. An increasing number of sity. Celebrities and experts are working for change. African-American Female M arriage Rate Falls Drastically BY KENDRA DESROSIERS looking where they are, the pool is children, others believe tllat the BY JAMISHA PURDY "\Vith the changes in the American Relationships." Contributing Writer tighter to find someone for some issue is all part of an increasing Contributing Writer society. marriage is no longer She said tlmt a probable people (the problem starts in sense of tolerance for non valued as a means to have a cause of this statistic could be the college],'' said Yanick Rice Lamb, traditional fanUJ.ies in American completeness,'' he said. "The fact that some African-American Black women in America A recent U.S. · Census Howard University journalism society. introduction of alternative women only date black men. are not getting married. Bureau report showed that 70 professor and former editor of "I just think, as a whole, lifestyles has put a strain on the "Overall, [black women] According to the U.S. Census, the percent of Afiican-American "Essence" and "H eart & Soul" there's a lot of changes in society traditional marriage." are the only group of minority black female marriage rate has women arc not married. magazines. and culture that are not conducive In short, "the morality of women that wont date out of been on the decline since the early Recently featured on the "It does start there but I to supporting relationships and the country i~ shifting," Crutcher their race.'' she said. "So everyone seventies. • Oprah \ \'infrey Show, and in think it starts even earlier because supporting marriage as well too," said. is scrambling for the same small The decreasing maniage Jct magazine, the statistic ha~ I talk to stud en ts now, some of said Lamb. "Even like people College men have a variety group of men." rate has put the state of tl1c black grasped the attention of men them have never really had a talking about 'hooking up' rather of perspectives about why black Chapman, a former fanuly in danger, and the future and women across the nation. relationship of any sort even in than having a real relationship." women can't seem to find their counselor at Howard University, of black youth is unpromising. Mitchell Crutcher, high school." The CT D also said spouses. pointed out that there are a high The most referenced causes of pastor and marriage counselor Sophomore print that tlle decrease in dating Senior marketing major, percentage of black men that this trend are the gender gap, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., said journalism major Stephanie h~bits occurs aJlcr the eighth Dami! Shafi, said that some aren't married. the growing number of black that black women might not be Rivas adds another perspective to grade across all races and the women might desire a sense of Census data proved that career women and the increasing getting married because of the this epidemic. "I think it starts at percentage of high school aged autonomy. 4 7 .1 percent of black men have tolerance for non-traditional advancements in societ} such as home. There's a lot more divorce students who choose to never "Black women want to never been married. family structures in America. sperm banks. rates in African-American families date has increased over the past be independent," Shafi said. " ... Black men arc not For many collegiate black "Society has empowered than tl1cre arc in Hispanic,'' 15 years to 37 per> cnt and has Daniel Alston, a junior married and apparently don't women, the student body gender the black woman," said Crutcher. she said. Rivas is of Dominican especially been reported among audio production major, accredits plan to get married," she said. ratio does not work in their favor. "They can. do it all and they can • decent and said that the norm is female and black students. this "astonishing" statistic to the "And that's part of the problem." The scarcity of like-minded black do it without having a man." for both a man and a woman to If nol'properly addressed, ever-changing roles of women in According to JCPES, men has often been attributed Cnitche1; who has been be in tl1c home. the issue of declining marriage society. there has been a substantial to the increasing desire for black married for 22 years, said that "In African-American rates among black women the In 2006, ccnsu~ data decline in marriages not only women to stay single longer. the standards of marriage have families it's usually the single black woman could prove to showed that nearly 62 percent' within tllc African-American According to the U.S. changed and the traditional mom doing what she has to do, be detrimental to the black of black women participated in community, but for white women Department of Commerce, the family lifestyle is "under attack." being consistently independent community. the labor force, an 18. l percent as well. percentage of black women who to support her kids,'' said Rivas. increase from 1996. More prcvclant among choose to stay single through their "The child grows up with that, ·~ lot of black women are blacks, die study also showed that thirties has significantly increased then that's the idea that they into their career and really don't the percentage of black married - more than that of any other follow for the rest of their life." have time for chi ldr~n or to get women declined by nearly half race over the past three decades. T he Child Trends married," Alston said. between 1950 and 2000. "It starts in college Databank (CTD) reported that The Joint Center for Alston, who never expects because, first of all, there's a lot 65 percent of black children are Political and Economic StuQics to get married, said that despite more women than men that are born into single parent home~, GC EPES) reported that overall, the pervasive stereotype of the actually attending colleges," said the majority of which the parent American women have opted to "angry bla-;;k woman, she will junior psychology major Aineena is female, compared to 34 percent have a career before pursuing 4llways have her place in a black Sweeting. "So, obviously the of Hispanics. man'lagc. man's life." imbalance of women to men This data has led many ':.<\merican women on the "Black women tend to be a makes it hard for the educated to believe that the increasing whole are likely to delay marriage foundation for African-American black woman to find a man who number of single black female and childbirth to attend college men,'' said Alston. is comfortable witl1 her being so parents is due to the troubling and establish careers," stated the "They seem to be our educated." domino-elfect and the black center's online report. motivation at times to do bcttc1;" While gender gaps have community's tolerance of non Couples therapist, Audrey he continued. provided a hurdle for young black traditional homes, which has Chapman thinks otherwise. The question remains: will women looking for prospective created a sense of hopelessness Chapman said that black women the percentage of unmarried black mates, some feel that it is possible for black communities. desire complete lives, which women continue to increase? to j uggle a developing career and ''We should always have includes a husband. The census data showed a personal life. hope," said Desrosiers. "I think a "Black women want it all," no projected marriage rate for the "I think people can make good percentage [of Black men) Chapman said. "White women fun1re. room in their lives for everything are in jail, most of tl1em don't have careers and get married and Further rescarcl1 into if they want to," said Dr. Astrid have a good job so they really so can [blacks). [Black women] census data finding showed that Desrosiers, the clinical director at don't have the mc:ins to make a want the famil)) the career, the 9.5 percent of black women Mass General Hospital. "They've commitment to get married." cluldren and the husband ...we arc widowed, 12.9 percent been able to manage all those While the 5 percent want it all." are divorced, 5.4 percent arc things together and it's feasible." of black, single-parent homes Chapman is the author separated and 43.3 percent have O thers believe that tl1c reported by CTD to be run by of "Getting Good Loving: Seven never been married. problem starts earlier in life. men have led many to believe \.Yays to Find Love and Make "In general, there's more that black fathers lack a sense These days, more black women are career-minded and professional. it Last, A Guide to African- women in college, so if they're of responsibility towards their Marriage has taken the back burner as these women shift their foci. \, THE HILLTOP• ...... --._..._ .... __ _... ______~~~--:-~~--- ~------ • 8 FE & S'l'Y 1.E September 6, 2007 Studet1ts Fit1d It Hard f o Live ''C-reet1"" ~~~D3~ EB~t~L~ii1 Exposed: Photography BY KENDRA DESROSIERS go hand and hand with a high-quality portfolio. Contributing Writer "I took it a step further and learned ho\' to ptrfcct the business side of it," said Adedokun the CEO of On Da Grind. "That way l could b In today's growing technology industry, able to step out on my own and be very successfu everyone from soccer moms to students has at least in business at domg what I do while also delivcrin a camera phone to document Kodak moments. fur a service and product which is highly competitiv those who arc more artistically inclined, taking pho not only by the quality of the work, but also by tJu tographs can garner quite a bit of pocket money. level of customer satisfaction which I am able t More and more, students are finding op maintain." portunities to earn cash for their after school hobby, The Entrepreneurial Leadership Institut and 'the more ambitious have even started successful (ELI) was specifically designed for students in ca businesses. of Howard's colleges and schools looking to star Former photojournalist for 771e Wa.rhingto11 their own businesses. Post Craig Herndon says there arc plenty of ways to Senior photography major Sabrina Litt! earn spending money for your craft. of Sabrina Little Photography said, "One cours "Freelancing--a number of things are 1 wouJd .recommend for anyone interested in ere possible if you feel like you got some skills," H ern acing a business is Entrepreneurship in the Enter ''~'· don said. "There's fashion photography and 771e tainment Industry with professor Mercer. The clas. Hi//Jqp pays [staff photographers] for photographs. helped tremendously in streamlining my vision int If student photographers come upon a real news a lucrative business. I would also recommend bein story wherever they are, they keep a camera with persistent, steadfast and determined. It takes a lo Chanee Hom!s • S1al! Pho4cgrapher them and take the pictures and give somebody like of sacrifice to create a busin66s, so make sure it'. Tile Wa.rhiflgton Post or lt'a.rhington Tu= the news pic definitely a passion." Popular grocery outlet Whole Foods promotes using tote bags instead of plastic at all of their locations. ture and they can come up with something." As with any business, a lot of rcsearcl1 anc Photography is among many of tJ1c popu hard work is required to guarantee success. T his car BY KENDRA DESROSIERS protecting the environment. served as a deterrent for Sweet lar interests of t11c average Howard student. How often mean working for free simply to gain cxpc rience. In accordance with the Howard fashion o Contributing Writer "Besides. individual ing, freshman political science ever, if students want to begin making money, they consumer boycotts deem that major Georgina Capetillo says must first master their craft before hitting the pave networking, junior psychology major and CEO o certain things tend not [to) she cares about the environment ment. Kjmbo Iniagcs Kimery \Villiams stressed that on In the annual People's work," he said. but believes "going green" is taX "You have to cliange it [from] a hobby should always be prepared for LU1cxpected oppor Priorities: The Top 10 Gallup New York Fashion 'Neck ing to a student's budget and to something that you're really good at," freelance tunities. Poll, Americans listed the envi is one of the most highly regard scliedule. photographer and sophomore economics major Is "Always remain patient and keep a [busi ronment as the 10th most im ed events in fashion, attracting "It's inconvenient- the · mael Ahmad said. "I took classes, I read up and I ness) card on them at all times," \'\Ttlliams said. "Yo portant priority. In addition, the the finest designers from across lack of money, the lack of time wanted to be good enough where I couJd provide never know who you might meet, especially in D.C environment and sustainability the globe. Fashion week took a and the lack of really wanting to good service actually worth someone paying for. \Vith a business card, you not only look professional lie at the forefront of most news green twist in 2005, including a do it," Capetillo said. You can only be so good at a hobby, then you got to but it also provides a very convenient way to pasl coverage today. But where did show devoted entirely to envi There are not many change that hobby into a job thing." your contact information to a future client or busi I this environment-friendly craze ronmentally friendly pieces. places on campus that offer re For people like Howard alumnus Micheal ncss partner." come from? Earth Pledge and Bar cycling bins or other eco-friendly Adedokun, who has chosen to start a full service Side hustles have become a staple in life a The marketing term ney's collaborated to produce services. photography business, perfecting their craft is only Howard and are a preference for most students on "green consumerism" first FutureFashion, which featured "If someone cared half the battJe. Skill alone will not drive customers budget, so it's only a matter of time before you tran emerged in the 1980s when com renewable, reusable bamboo and enough, they'd definitely make to your business-marketing and customer service sition your longtime hobby into a campus cash CO\\ panies began showing concern organic fiber pieces by 28 top de the time and spend the money for the environn1cnt by making signers. The FutureFashion ad to do it," she added. "It's not cco-friendly adjustments to pro visory board was chaired by Os t11at hard. 1 know that a lot of duction. While green consumer car De La Renta, whose designs my friends and a lot of people ism appeared decades ago, it was were also included in the show. in general care about the envi Campus Photogs not until recently that the trend The show received rave reviews, ronment. [I'hey) are just being started to have a major impact inspiring additional designers lazy." on mainstream society. • to take the green cl1~1lenge and On the contrary, most While companies like promote awareness and sustain students believe acting on envi \Vhole Foods have become cel ability in the fashion world. ronmental issues on campus is all · ebrated for their variety of or Generali). Howard stu a matter of promoting awareness ganic foods and canv;ts grocery dents are elated with the grow and educating students. totes, t11e products green compa ing green trend. However, when · "vVe're not being in nies produce have had less of an asked about their own solu tions formed about the immediate impact on helping the environ to environmental issues, their en effect it has on us," sophomore ment than the awareness they thusiasm diminishes. print journalism major Stepha promote. Junior psychology ma nie Rivas said. "Like hair prod The Organic Trade jor Amcena Sweeting said, '~t ucts contributing to tl1e [deterio Association says t11ere were $85 home 1 recycle, but there's no rating] ozone layer." million in organic fiber sales in recycling here, so [I am doing] Students arc more con 2004. However, according to apparently nothing Lto help the cerned about other life-threaten ' North Carolina A&T University cnvironmentj." ing issues than those related to profi.:ssor \Villiam A. Amponsah, "There arc no recycle protecting the environment. the apparel industry is worlh bins," Sweeting said. "Like last "These days, people are roughly 858 billion, making or • year at the Annex, they had a being educated about epidemics ganic fibers a mere 0.05 percent certain area, but we couldn't use such as AIDS and other health of total ·sales, which docs not it so it was li ke 'what's the point?' issues," Rivas said. "But people make a significant im pact on t11e I guess if stuff was more acces don't understand that what's Sabrina Little Kimery Williams market. sible, then [it would be] easier to happening to the environment "It [creates] a broader contribute." are man-made epidemics as well. perception of concern," Howard \Vith all the reusable No one's really paying attention, Sabrina Little Photography Kimbo Images economics department Chair Dr. and renewable waste being pro and it's not being enforced by [email protected] [email protected] \Villiam Spriggs said. "l think it duced by Howard students and the schools, so l think th at's why works in this case always be faculty, a campus-wide recycling people don't care." cause there's a broader context program could lessen their im Spriggs says it is up to of awareness about the environ pact on the environment and students nationwide to come ment." perhaps inspire other universities together and demand change Spriggs believes it is im to follow suit. to prevent the consequences of perative to raise awareness about While accessibility has global warming. College Students Late Night Creepin' -To The Fridge BY SIMONE PRINGLE watch what 1 eat. Being that I'm an Pepsi :Max and others like it arc products Staff Writer athlete, it's essential to only put healthy of media hype," he said. "They're pretty things in my body. I tr; to watcli what much pure sugar THE HILLTOP , ------~------. -- . -- . ------. fl1 >RIAJS & PERSPl!.C'YJlVF.S 9 r • I Da I ly Sudoku I ' I ' ' AM£.f~.:lC. 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If the students aren't legal Unfortunately, the dream is out of citizen, why shouldn't they be ad citizens, chances are they aren't re 4 reach because of low wages and mitted? ceiving any federal financial aid to the ever-present threat of depor American society con offset their higher education costs i: tation to their home countries. stantly categorizes immigrants as in the first place. Parents ..... ~II Senior Campus Editor Editorial & Perspectives Editor Layout Editor Eboni Farmer Jasmin Melvin Justin Knight Got An l11ue? 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THE HILLTOP -- September 6, 2007 10 SPORTS 1 1 Foot1all Tealll S Buzz Diverts Attention Fron1 Scandal Continued from TEXAS, Page 1 campus seem to keep them away 1exa5 Legislature to eliminate that she [expletive) us over, but of the semester i~ usually an ex that from a student's perspective, from the media, which is a good the school, one of two histori you have to take the bitter with citing time for college students, there is still work to be done by thing, Harvey said. cally black colleges in the H ous the sweet," McAdams said. '·The and Texas Southern is no dif the administrators and students The ttial has left many "Unfortunate!)) Dr. ton area and one of a handful in real problem is that you have ferent, said Onclia Flores, a 26- to bring the university back to ~tudents divided on 1heir feelings Slade is no longe1 with us," Har 'Iexas. higher-ups who see this as a per ycar-old freshman. where it was before the Slade ..bout Slade. but on the first day ve) said. "But what's most im Floyd tvfcAdams, a 23- fect opportunity to get rid of us. Flores, like man) fresh scandal. of classrs, the buz;i; around cam portant is that as students we 're ycar-old communications senior, ?\fcAdams continued, men interviewed, wa~ not aware "\Ve're still in a transi pus wa5 more about the upcom really focused on the main goal, said he and others think the law "We had a line wrapped around of the trial and its impact on tion period," Harvey said. "It's ing annual showdown between which is matriculation." makers are trying to combine the corner on our honors day af Texas Southern. ' Vhat she did like our house has been remod rivals Prairie View A&M Uni He added, "' Ye don't the school with the neighboring ter the Slade incident happened, notice was a more international eled and now we're putting the versit\· and the Texas Southern let what's going on with the trial University of Houston, as with but the media was nowhere to be face to the campus. a recent de furniture back in. Tigers. The Tigers lost the Sept. deter our study habits." effor1s to roll Prairie View A&tv! seen. But here we are on the first yeJopment due to the marketing He added, "' Ve're fo I contest 34-14. A portion of the Texas University itito Texas A&t'v1 in day of school, and they're look campaigns of many historically cused on progress, not regress." 'll1e bulky white build Southern population believes College Station. ing to sec if we 're falling apart." black colleges. Administrators could ings that enclose the students on there is a concerted effort by the "Of course people say Regardless, the dawn Harvey acknowledges not be reached for comment. Freshman ~ransition PrOfile: Rodino Wright Jamaican-born midfielder adapts to more competitive soccer climate BY Z'KERA SIMS who has been playing for the bet Howard's men's soccer Staff Writer ter part of his life. As one of six team began its season this past children, \Vright is the first in his weekend taking part in the D.C. Stepping onto the cam immediate family to attend col Cup at George Mason in Fairfax, pus of Howard for the first time lege. Va. The Bison came close to vic can be a trying time for incom He touched down in tory but fell short. ing freshmen. When being a full Silver Spring, Md. on Aug. 26, \Vright was excited to timc student athlete is added to just one day before school start· mark the D.C. Cup as the begin the equation, the transition from cd, making this his first trip ever ning of his collegiate soccer ca a parent-dependent adolescent to the United States. reer. He and his teammates arc to an independent adult college ' Vith little time to re excited for the rest of the season student can be a difficult one. cover from his journey from PllolO Counesy ~ www munrocolege com and sec nothing but room for im Rodino Wrig ht makes a transition But for freshman mid Jamaica to \ Vashington, D.C., provement from here on out. not only as a new student athlete \ Vright was up bright and early "We arc coming into fielder Rodino \Vright, a mem but also as a new resident of th e ber of the Bison men's soccer the next day for school. Although United States. our own now as a team and me team, the transition has been es it is hot now, fall and winter arc as an individual," \Vright said. pecially trying because he is new just around the corner. While the head coach,Joscph Okoh. "Things are definitely shaping not only to the ?\1ccca, but also to cold weather will be a big adjust One of the biggest dif up now. (Okoh) is a great coach the United States. Despite his ini ment for \Vright, he welcomes ferences in the culture of soc and it is easy for me to relate to tial concerns with America and the change. cer in the states versus soccer in him." going to a new school, \Vright is ·'I'm not quite sure if \Vright's hometown is its com Each player brings a happy to be a part of the How I'm ready for the cold,'' he said. petitive nature. A graduate of different element to the soccer ard family. "I'm kind of scared, but I can't Munro College, a high school in team. "The first thing I did wait. I think the biggest differ· Saint Elizabeth, \\'right has real "He is excellent, hard when I got here was to call my ence though is being on time. ized the importance of being in working, and disciplined," fresh mom and let her know I was al Oamaica] is very laid back." peak physical condition. man Matthew Marshall said of right," \ Vright said. ''I am very Being on a strict sched "You have to be re his teammate. "He is a part of happy to be here." ule is something \Vright had to ally fit just to keep up," he said. the freshman force." Hailing from the par adapt to very quickly. Punctual "Here [soccer) is taken more se "He is a good player ish of Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica, ity is a part of the strict discipline riously. In Jamaica we play more with a lot of potential," said \\'right is an avid soccer player implemented by the Bison's new for fun. It's not as serious." teammate Gregory \\'estbrook. Commentary: Weighing in on NFL Season Opener BY MATTHEW COOPER son, Joey Harrington. So yes, In January's Super son, they kept their core nucleus ability to catch the ball out the terbacks, steroids or not. Bui Deputy Sports Editor they arc doomed, because Har Bowl, we saw Rex Grossman put and focused the offscason on backfield. Redskins safety La.Ron the chargers hired Norv Turner, rington is doomed. Falcons re together one of the most pitiful, making their execution better. Landry will team up with Scan holding losing seasons in eight ceivers dropped the ball all over disgusting quarterback perfor The Redskins will have Taylor to form possibly the hard of nine seasons with the Red• Afler months of pre the field when Vick threw to mances I have seen from an NFL \Vashington, D.C. fans excited est-hitting safety combination in skins and Raiders, as their hca4 season trash talk, speculation and them, and it won't be much dif quarterback. Judging from the this season, only if quarterback the league. coach. controversial off-the-field activi ferent with Harrington, who has pre-season, he has not learned Jason Campbell remains healthy Turner is a great coor ties (ahem, Michael Vick, ahem, a sub-par career quarterback rat from his mistakes, as he has and continues to improve. 6. What about No. 1 dinator but an awful motivato1; Pac man Jones the NFL season is ing of 68.1, throwing the ball. been fumbling draft p ickJaMru:cus Russell? and the Chargers will suffer. finall) hcrt'. other snap. 5 JaMarcus Russell, No. 1 The first game that 2. Will the New Eng His w hi c h draft pick of the Oakland Raid 8. What team will matters is tonight, as reigning land Patriots r e-establis h inconsistent r ookie will ers, is currently not a member surprise the world this seal Super Bowl Champions the In their dynasty with their n ew play is highly have the of the NFL because he has yet son? dianapolis Colts begin defending free agent additions? offensive to g r e at es t to sign with the Raiders due to The San Franciscq their title against Reggie Bush, The Patriots had ar Chicago Bears impact this a contract dispute. Great choice 49crs arc on the brink of a dy Drew Brees and the New Orleans guably the most impressive off fans, and I season? b)' the Raiders, picking a quaricr nasty, much like the legendary Saints. season of any team in the NFL. doubt he will No. back number one, JUST SO HE late Bill \Valsh era. Their recent Like every year, this They picked up blazing speed last past the 2 draft pick \VON'T PLAY! record of sound draft picks such season presents many interest at receiver to complement Tom month of Scp Calvin John Daunte Culpepper, a as running back Frank Gore. ing st017 lines, new players with Brady b)' signing Rand} Moss tcm bcr as tl1c son, wide former all-pro quarterback who quarterback Alex Smith, line new teams and unsolved ques from the Oakland Raiders and starting quar receiver for has struggled with i1tjuries, ap· backer Patrick \\Tillis and ttght tions that football fanatics want Donte Stallworth from the New terback. No the Detroit pears to be their starting quar end Vernon Da\is will bring their to know. Orleans Saints and picking up more Good Lions, should terback. winning hopes to fruition thi;; Herc are the nine big one of the fiercest defenders in Rex, Bad make a big season, as they will win the NFC gest questions (and best answers) the league, linebacker Adalius Rex-just No splash against 7. Who will be the \Vest Division. to preview the NFL football sea Thomas from the Baltimore Ra Rex. opposing cor m ost disappointing team vens. ncrbacks, es this season? 9. Which teams will son right here, right now. Pholo Counesy of wwwNFl.c:om They have been the 4. Axe pecially since The San Diego Char make it t o the Super Bowl 1. Axe the Atlanta most consistent and disciplined th e Was hing- Roy \\lill iams gers, who have a team with Su this season? Falcons doomed w ithout Mi team over the past seven seasons, ton Redskins worth watch - 'viii command much attention on per Bowl talent, will disappoint. Donovan McNabb and chael Vick? and now they have possibly the ing this season? the other side. La.Dainian Tomlinson is the best Brian \Vest brook will bring glory Because Vick was busy most talented team as well. The Skins have changed No. 12 draft pick ~lar running back in the league and back to Philly, and the Colts will becoming the Vince 1\.-lcMahon for the bcltc1-maybe. Instead shawn Lynch, nmning back for the touchdown king. repeat in the AFC. Black coach of dogfighting, the hopes of the 3. Will bad Rex or of going out in the offscason and the Buffalo Bills, will remind Antonio Gates is an un Tony Dungy vs. black quar Falcons franchise depends on good Rex lead the Chicago signing high-priced free agents many Bills fans of Thurman stoppable tight end, and Shawnc terback McNabb in the Super their new quarterback this sea- Bears this season? only to lose games the next sea- Thomas with his elusiveness and Merriman can wipe out quar- Bowl. 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