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VOLUME 82, No. 23 FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1999 http ://hilltop.howard.edu Knocking on SOiing's Door • ec ions,

By KIMOTHY K. BROWN election is the final decision and that Hilltop Staff Writer at this point, Santigati can only make recommendations. Allegations of wrongdoing during Short says he has submitted his alle­ recent elections flooded the General gations of discrepancies to a round of Hilltop Staff/Erle Hall Assembly meeting Wednesday, as members of the Howard University calls to overturn the election's results community, including President H. A group of Howard Universiy students sits on The Yard Wednesday, when temperatures soared into the 70's, exactlly one week after 13 inches of snow fell and schedule a second on height­ Patrick Swygert, Secretary of the ened. Board of Trustees Artis G. Hamp­ • Three candidates who Jost bids in shire-Cowan, and Interim Vice Pres­ the March 3 primary elections are ident of Student Affairs Raymond I oesn' leading the push to overturn the elec­ Archer. tions. Graduate Trustee Randy Short, But Short says he's also disen­ and Channing Hawkins and Giovan­ chanted with the whole saga. ni Taylor, who made bids to lead the "At this point, [contesting is] a mute Howard University Student Associ­ point. Why subject us to another elec­ ation, said this week that they are tion? Because the whole process has ' vehemently supporting calls to over­ been done poorly," he said. By JOHN-JOHN WILLIAMS IV fashion. someone to investigate it," Shannon said. turn the elections. Dr. Franklin Chambers, associate Hilltop Staff Writer But many students have cited major problems in In the beginning of the semester, Howard Uni­ "Whatever people feel is the neces­ director of student activities, said the the system, saying that in some cases, the system versity Student Association President Neville sary action, then I'll go along with Administration does not play a major Two weeks ago, sirens blared and blue-and-white doesn't work. Welch told The Hilltop that many blue-light posts that,'' Hawkins said. "Whatever God role in shaping the elections out­ lights cut through the night as police officers­ "They [blue-lights] are not effective at all. Most were inoperable, and that he'd reported the prob­ has intended to happen, it happened. come. from both the University Police Department and of the time I'm walking on campus, the blue-lights lem to University Police. He said that crews began I can't change people's minds." "The General Assembly Elections the Metropolitan Police Department-responded will be out," said Adelia Faison, a 19-year-old correcting the problem soon after his notification. The controversy stems from stu­ Committee makes all decisions gov­ to a call about the alleged assault of a woman in radio, television and film major. "They're not in Police officials say the system is checked on a dents who claim they were allowed to erning elections," Chambers said. Howard Plaza Towers East. service," she said. regular basis. What's more, Shannon says he "sur­ vote for both undergraduate and grad­ "We [the Administration] do not have Such events have forced Howard University stu­ "Security is a major issue that should not be taken veys" the system bimonthly on his midnight shift. uate trustee, while other students say anything to [do] with elections other dents to examine campus safety, and the tools the lightly," said April Thomas, a 19-year-old sopho­ Police Chief Reginald Smith said they system they were barred from voting. What's than offering advice." University uses to protect the students it serves, more. "When students feel insecure, they cannot warns officials when it malfunctions. more, the names of at least one can­ Chambers also thinks students have such as the so-called "Blue-Light" system-the focus on school work, which can also effect their "Malfunctions are cataloged,'' Smith said, "Mal­ didate was misspelled beyond recog­ the final say on the elections. security network that now covers the campus. academic growth as weJI a~ th~ir moti.'Lation 10 give f1?nctions are _pr;n.ted r-:..1t for officers at the de('.k." nition on the March 3 election ballot. "Students fought to have the auton­ The system, when it works, is simple: A person back to their community,'' the dance major added. he added. General Assembly Elections Com­ omy to run their own elections; we in need of security pushes a blue button that's But Lt. Toby Shannon of the University Police, He also said that once a malfunction is spotted, mittee Chairman Anthony Santagati, want to preserve that," said Cham­ attached to an orange response box, which is con­ said that many students don't understand how the an engineer familiar with the system is notified to said a grievance committee will ren­ bers. ''The ultimate decision lies with nected to a pole topped with a blue light. security system works. fix the problem der its final report and decision on the students." Once a call is placed, a monitor at the Universi­ "When the lights are blinking, it doesn't mean the Students expressed other concerns with the sys! whether to hold a new elections by The General Assembly voted to ty's campus police station responds to the distress system isn't working. It means that someone has tem. March 30. "We want to be as fair as seize control of the election contes­ signal by alerting the closest security officer in the walked by and pressed it," Shannon said, Shannon "When I walk by the blue-lights, I can always possible, because it's an appeal tations if the grievance committee vicinity. And while the University has no record said, adding that the security buttons are pressed hear people talking on them," Chanel Billips said. process." fails to make a decision by the estab­ of response time to calls made through the system, mostly for non-emergencies. Undergraduate Student Association lished deadline. officials say that officers arrive in an "expedient" "If someone does push the button, we' 11 have See LIG_HT, AS Representative Erik Watson said the HU Clinton Plan Lenore Horton, a member of the debate Receives Attacks team, prepares for next month's tour­ Expected Police nament. Visit Brutality By APRILL 0. TURNER Hilltop Staff Writer Proposal Comes Weeks After African Immigrant's The University's acutely-orchestrated reaccredi­ Killing in New llirk tation visit came to an end Wednesday when the Commission on Higher Education Middle States By IRA PORTER would go towards such training while Association of Colleges and Schools issued its Hilltop Staff Writer another $20 million would be used for pre-assessment of Howard, stating the school was scholarships for officers. in good condition and on the road to being reac­ Weeks after a group of New York Clinton said another $5 million Howard's Debate Team Aims credited. City police officers were accused of would be invested in providing accu­ The evaluation team, which visits the University shooting an African immigrant, rate information about the police force once every 10 years, began its visit on Sunday and killing him in a hail of bullets, Presi­ for students. to Reclaim National Title examined the University's resources, programs, dent Clnton, in his weekly radio Some Howard students said they At Iowa Tournament, Top-ranked Team to Face Fierce Rivals services and facilities. address, offered a proposal to help don't understand the purpose of the The team told the University that it should combat escalating incidents of police president's proposal. improve the library's holdings and its technology, brutality. "I'm wondering what was the logic By NICOLE A. TONG strong comeback, Thomas said. citing that a number of faculty and students Clinton's proposal comes at a time behind that," said Roslyn Douglas, a Hilltop Staff Writer "I believe that either of my t,vo squads could take expressed signs of improvement. when police brutality is on the rise, sophomore communications. major. first place this year, because we have learned from Hours of preparation was invested into the visit and reports of police misconduct has "It shouldn't be a case of if 'it's a Aiming to reclaim the national title it lost last year, our mistakes in the past and we also learn from of the evaluation team. The University conducted increased, straining relations between minority cop or if it's a white cop .. .it's the Martin Luther King, Jr., Forensics Society, the other teams," she said. a self assessment, called the "Self-Study', which law enforcement officials and minor­ a case of who can do the job."' University's debate team, will next week leave to Natasha Porterfield, a junior legal communica­ were the results of a two-year self-evaluation of all ity communities around the nation. Other students said that changes compete in the National Championship Tourna­ tions major, said that while the team left the nation­ components of the University. Under the president's proposal, the must take place in order for improve­ ment in Des Moines, Iowa. al tournament ranked 2d in the nation last year, sev­ Jonathan Hutto, Undergraduate Trustee, and Exec­ federal government give more money ment. The team, Jed by communications professor eral of the team's members won prestigious awards. utive Committee Member to the Self Study Task to cities and local jurisdictions to "America ls not just one race. Peo­ Debyii Sababu Thomas, two years ago won the While the College Park team is considered Force, said he would like to see the reaccreditation boost the number of minority Jaw ple are raised with certain morals and national championship, but Jost the title last year Howard's fiercest rival, Porterfield said that "once visit aid in making improvements on campus. enforcement officials. ways of thinking and I guess the way to its fiercest rival, the University of Maryland at you've won the competition, you are the competi­ "Howard was never in danger of losing its status Clinton said these officers would to get rid of that problem is to get College Park. The team has been ranked among the tion. Everyone practices to beat Howard. top IO in the nation for four of the five years since "Our toughest competition used to be Maryland. as a research level one institution," Hutto said. "I receive training in ethics and integri­ more races involved," said sophomore it was established. But I wouldn't consider them to be our competi­ hope that we as a University used this process as ty at one of the Justice Department's Corey Powell. " I also In recent weeks, the team has launched vigorous tion .. .! don't think I would ascribe that to a specif­ See VISIT, A3 30 cornmunity police institutes. · What's more, Clinton said $20 million See CLINTON, AS practice sessions-all in the hopes to make a See DEBATE, A3 u;, WeekendWeather GETAWAY! MALCOM X PARK GUN MAKER GO BISON! TODAY: Mostly sunny. 56 HIGH, 32 LOW Students pack _up, and prepare to leave A proposted grant will help revitalize Gun Makers face law suits from U.S. Antonio Micheles, is HU's most SATIJRDAY: Mostly sunny. campus for Sprmg Break:. Malcom X Park Cities improved Basketball player . 54 HIGH, 35 LOW SUNDAY: Partly sunny. See A2 See A7 See A6 See A14 58 HIGH, 40 LOW

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I A2 THE HILLTOP FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1999 CAMPUS :Students Shelf Their Excellence Awards, • i'B ooks For Spring Break Bison Ball, Howard's •

be saying her final good-bye. Other students also had financial ;By' IM PORTt::R "I stay here almost every Spring woes keeping many from traveling. Night To Shine ;Hilllop Staff Writer Break," Patton said. "So I figured "I'm pretty much staying home for I that, since this was my last year, 1 the break," said Kendall Seabrook, loons accented by dimmed lights. Disc Jockey took over. As the music : Thattime of year has arrived- sru­ wanted to go all out. I guess you a Philadelphia native. Seabrook also By John-John Williams IV The sweet sounds of jazz by for mer changed. so did the dancers. A 'blend pents arc saying good-bye to Howard could say I'm celebrating my com­ said the Caribbean is the place to be. Hilltop Staff Writer Howard University Student Associ­ of reggae, rhythm and blues, hip­ '.for one week as they head off for pletion of four years of college." "It [thecatibbean] seems like areal at ion Presidential candidate Rob hop and old-school music, boomed While., Patton chose to be in Howard University students put Hall's band soothed the eardrums. fro m the speakers. ;5pring Break vacations. spring atmosphere," he said. away their everyday attire for the ele­ : Senior theater arts major Jammie Jamaica this weekend. others found The sight of the multi-colored dress­ Many students enjoyed the evel)t. Seabrook declined to spend his gance of the Bison Ball Saturday Patton is spending her week-long a cheap alternative. es caught the eye. " It was nice to see some elegance :vacation laying on the beautiful Darnell Harper. a freshman finance break at Howard. night. After the Excell ence Awards in Once seated. guests drank punch fo r a change," said sophomore 'beaches ofJamaica . She'll be sitting major, said he will spend his vacation "I figure, either way, I'm not going which was dispensed from a tower­ Chanel Billips . .. Everyone looked Cramton Auditorium 10 acknowl­ '.on white sand, gazing at the clear in Boston with a friend. to have anything to do," he said. "So edge greatness amongst the Howard ing water pyramid. Light appetizers nice:• ,blue water. Harper said his· first option was to I may as well do it at home." University community. many walked of chicken wings, assorted cheeses Some students chose not to attend • "lt's the black college spring break fly to Miami Beach. but Whatever the scenario, everyone is and fruits were also available. Many the Ball for a variety of reasons. this year," she said. financial obstacles prohibited his across the dark yard to the lively looking forward to having a good Blackburn Center for a night of danc­ students complained of having suffi­ .. I went last year, and it wasn't that : Patton said it was time for her to plans. cient food once they arrived. )!scape D.C.'s boundaries and "It's too much money for me now, time. ing, fun and ambiance. The event big of a deal.'' said sophomore pub­ .. I got there 100 late fo r the food," ~xplore new territory. She wants her because this is my first Spring Break 'Tm going to do the tourist thing lasted from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. lic relations major Giselle Dean. "I said sophomore Nicole Samps6n. iast spring break to have a lasting and I'm not working," said the and party," said Patton. 'Tm going Upon arrival, guests were greeted wasn't pressed to go because I'm not tmpression because in May she will Detroit native. to get my groove back!'' by the bundles of black and gold bal- After a band played for an hour. the a Freshman." ' At Bethune Annex, Students Play Dating Game

I nators of lhe event. "We wanted to Council. We put in a tremendous on their part to make it happen,'' said realize that it was their first time, but said Shana Waller, a sophomore and aly CHARLES COLF.MAN, Jr. put on a fun event for students where amount of work and were generally Jelani Bellamy. a sophomore COBIS it wasn't well rehearsed." president of the Bethune Annex Dor­ :Hilltop Staff Writer the audience could enjoy themselves pleased with the result.'' major. "I was surprised at the turnout, Freshman political science major mitory Council . I Jay Evans agreed. "1 don't think it I and feel involved," she said. but they did- a i;reat job with pro­ Even though Price received criti­ ·tne game format was a combination of was worth the $2 admission fee;· he : The newly-established B.A.D., Price serves as a floor representa­ moting the event." cism from attendees. she believes the different popular TV matchma.ker game said. "l just think that, for it to have :Sethune Annex Divas, held their first tive on the Bethune Annex Dormi­ next event will be better prepared. "I shows: "111e Dating Game," "The Love Still, some members of the audi­ been done like this, it should have pating Game Wednesday in the tory Council. which was chiefly Connection," "Buzz," "Change of ence were dissatisfied. been free for students." think there were a lot of great ideas School of Business auditorium. The responsible for the organization of Heart." and "Singled Out." In-between B.J. Curry. a freshman education The money fro m the event went that materialized in the show. And event featured students primari ly the evening's events. from the freshman and sophomore segments. D.J. Ben-Ha-Mecn kept the major, thought it could have been into the Bethune Annex 's treasury. though, we were a little unorganized, classes with music by D.J. Ben-Ha­ 'The Bethune Annex Divas are crowd from growing restless by blnsting better organized. "We haven't decided what we will for this to be our first event of this Meen. essentially all the residents of the all the latest hits. "I don't want to compare it to the do with the money yet, but it might size it went very well and can serve Chanel Price. a freshman marketing Annex;• she said. "The Dating Game "It was cool-I think that it was a Campus Pals Dating Game. bunhis be used to help us put on another pro­ as a lesson to us in how to do events major. was one of the main coordi- was sponsored by the Annex Dorm little long. but definitely a good effort just wasn't that great," he said. " I do gram during Residence Hall Week," in the future."

CAMPUS BRIEFS

United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan to What is the Purpose of an Education? Speak at Howard University's 131st Commencement To Our Readers y , To tell the story of Howard University is 10 tell rhe story through tho-pages.of The. Hill/op. This year~ the 75th AnnilferfaiY'or71fe Hilflap-ah1nstr­ The United Nations Secretary General, Kofi Annan, will speak at ,tution that has served the Howard Univecsity community. as well as the lflUlliog,gw~lli\ for l!l'llQrllWQns,.of writers and leaders in fields around the globe. It the University's 13 1s t Commencement Convocation Saturday May 8 'is an institution deeply rooted in th~ 'lra-ilitibn of such est!emed whi~rs a'!; ihe d\littor'lor~ ~t! fl bt'si&n"and lsabellc Willcerson_the Pulitzer Prize-win­ at l0a.m. ning reporter for The New York Times. lt is an institution that has grown with the University. and has. in the last 75 years. emerged from a modest operation Annan is the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations. into a modern, 40-member news organization that each week prints some 10.000 copies of The Hilltop. and reaches thousands more through its Internet appointed in January of 1997. His United Nations career bas focused web site. on management. administration, budget, finance. persoMel, refugee This week 77,e Hilltop has reprinted an article that evokes passion . and compels students to stand up for what they believe in. We begin with a 1964 story issues and peace-keeping and diplomatic issues. that stirred controversy throughout the University community. To evoke change. we believe, remains our goal as journalists. Tuo Howard University Graduate Schools I ,------viewed as being social. In order for Recognized By Time Magazine and the Princeton :0Y' WAl,TER L. EVANS (1964) an individual 10 be successful in li fe, Review I he must be able 10 socialize, cooper­ : It is very appalling to recognize ate and get along with his fellow I dhe fact that many college Honor . beings. Many graduates often find Howard University's School of Law and College of Medicine are list­ :C.raduates have been unable to themselves unable to cope with the ed in the 1999 edition of ''The Best Graduate School for You," a direc­ :achieve success in life. This is a sit­ various social conditions existing in tory published by Time aod Princeton Review. uation for which there must be an our society. This is because they did Statistical data for both schools appear on the listing of some of the explanation. Can it be that although not avail themselves to the opportu­ nation's leading post-secondary institutions of higher learning. these i;raduates excelled in their aca­ nities of joining some social organi­ The College of Medicine is also recJgnized for its large enrollment demic studies that they did not fully zations while they were in college. of minorities. ranking in the top three in that category. receive an ·'education?" I maintain Participation in social organizations that it is the case. We should begin and activities fosters the develop­ asking ourselves, "Whnt is the pur- ment ofone's personality. and enables First Time 1).QSl:..Pf an Education?" Should an him to associate closer with a diver­ education be restricted to the pursuit sity of individuals. Warner Professor at Howard cpwtedge or should it be more cllf:_\fd towards the development of An educated man or woman should :Mllo;iround individual? be able to make friends, participate Howard University and Time Warner Inc. will announce the estab­ -. well in social activities. and get along lishment of the $2 million Time Warner endowed chair in Education­ :ma1ion is more than just the with the people around him. Col­ al and Entertainment Media in the Howard University School of Com- - • munications. ~lion of knowledge. It is a way, leges and unive.rsities should not seek ~. which focuses upon those to discourage social activities. but University officials will introduce Hollywood producer, actor and ejl,sentials for success. It should be should seek to acquaint the students director Bill Duke, chair of the Department of Radio, 'Jelevision and vjewed from three aspects: academ­ with the neccs.sity fo r social partici­ Film. and the first Time Warner Professor. Toe progiam will take place ic. social and political. pation . on Thursday, April I at 12:30 p.m. • :rhe1Jrimary purpose of an educa­ The political aspect of education tu:>ij~tensibly is to teach the student can also be viewed as being very Howard Raises $2.4 MiUlon ~out the various aspects of our soci­ essential. Many students complete During 1999 Charter Day Activities <1Y and world. This is to provide their college careers without ever ltJsic knowledge and information having participated in any form of orn which the student can advance. political activity. They feel that each Howard University raised more than $2.4 million during its recent ertainly the function of education individual should be responsible for 132nd Charter Day activities. lould not be 10 perpetuate the exist­ his own welfare, and "'politics" is The total raised includes a $500.000 contribution from alumnus Scan i&g culture without bias. But it should something to be viewed with a cyn­ '.~... ., ... ► ' J "Puffy" Combs. Other contributions include: a $500,000 contribution be to evaluate it, analyze it, and to ical eye. I' ., I ' ,I . ·, 1 ,_"""' ,. from A. Barry Rand. former Vice President ofC ustomer Operations for raise questions concerning the rela- ·' . 5 the Xerox corporation and Charter Day Corporate Chairman; a $500,000 ' . ( •"• ' , . ' 1,va-worth of things; and to consider Our country was fou nded on demo­ "(j .. ~· corporate marching gift on Rand's contribution from Xerox; and a varloiis proposals for the perpetua­ cratic ideals, and we should recog­ ··"" f SI00, 000 gift from Eastman Kodak. Other revenue made from Charter Qr . t· tfon modification of the society in nize the significant role that elected ,~: ;i Day comes from the Charter Day Dinner, the $250-a-plate affair which· ,\fflC!l"we live. officials have played in the history of - ' ;{ - I more than 1,900 guests attended. • our nation. The need fo r the election ) • ,1 •The student should be taught to ofqualified public officials will con­ •' ·1hini1'1 for himself, and to be able to tinue to be very important. Therefore. • ;l.tlt">., . . I ,~ake constructive criticisms. He participation in the political life of a ~ I,.~ sjiould learn not to accept blindly the college campus cannot be over­ " .'·' ,¢:cumulated errors of the past, as if emphasized. An educated man is a -Compiled by SraffWriter Aprill Q 71,mer. Campus Briefs run w«k­ tbey represented eternal verities. In good follower, a& well as a good ly in the Campus secrion o/The Hilltop and must be deliverrd, faud, the educational process there must be leader. On election day he goes to tbe "I AM SORRY, MISS MCCOY, BUT WHEN A MAN GETS TO . . MY AGE A 'D' IS A 'D' are-mailed to the newspaper no later than 5 p.m Monda),. Toe Hill• a, never end mg quest for knowledge polls and votes for the candidate of top Is located on the Plaza level aft he Plaza 1bwers ~ st, the fax­ ~,d a continuous search for the truth. his choice. • power," but I say that "A true educa­ tion is ours to meet; and we m·ust ber is tion spells success:· As college stu­ make a concerted effort to remove all ·;lh~t- aspect ofeducation can be lt has been said that "knowledge is dents, the challenge of a true educa- obstacles in this direction.

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Debate Team Prepares for Tournament

DEBATE from Al three attorneys on the defendant!s to think on our feet, being able to side, and three witnesses. The te.am handle the unexpected, is something ic university." bas to know everything about the we work on more than we did last Porterfield said that the team has case, including the law, when to year.,. been working on their skills all year. object something said by a witness or "We know the case in and out," she "Most of us are giving up our Spring a question posed by an attorney, and said. "Once you know that, you can u,n,

Break to practice for the competition. bow to adapt to anything the judge focus on other things. I think that i,t I 1 It!s very intense. We have to really can throw at them. The team must weOI be more able to aptly compete prepare and do a lot of library argue both sides effectively to a with new styles of debating [this research, a lot of outside research." judge, who determines the merit of year]." "tou can't have a life and be on the the performance. · At the Des Moines tournament, debate team at the same time. Debate This year's team is operating with which will take place froin April 8- is ail you do." the motto: "To rule, reign and reside 12, the team will be judged by vari­ This year, the team is performing a in the upper echelon of excellence." ous attorneys and will compete civil product liability case against a In order to do that, says Montez against schools such as Georgetown fuel company. The plaintiff, or the Diamond, the team's vice president, University, Pennsylvania State Uni­ ', side bringing the case to court, says "We need to polish up our skills and versity, the •university of Virginia. the fuel gauge didn't work, that the go into the competition with a posi­ and the University of Richmond. tive attitude." "I believe that the opportunity to .., ...... gauge in a plane said it had a quar-. - ,_.,. ter of a tank of gas in it when it had In addition, the team knows exact­ compete nationally sends a message ...... " no gas in it at all. Because of this ly what they need to improve on to to other universities that Howard • .. defect, says the plaintiff, the plane win the competition. University can match and even CHEERlEADINC '""'""ffl crashed and people died. "In terms of improvement and tllCeed the standards of eitcellence The way the competition works is where we think we suffered, our that are eitemplified in other acade­ that each team presents a full-fledged adaptability is certainly an issue," mic programs in other schools," she y courtroom experience that consists of said Porterfield, who is a defense said. three attorneys on the plaintiffis side. attorney in the eitercise. "Being able

• ..,... ., (J Evaluation Tham Visits Howard lRV-OUTS! !! IJUU .-··.,.,. . VISIT from Al library systems as "Jim Crow own professors in the School ofCom­ ...... ~ libraries," and raised an issue with munications. '"They are doing a good ' ( an opportunity to access our standing how in the initial Self Study Report, job with helping students, and assist­ as it relates to issues in higher edu­ the University recorded 2.2 million ing students in obtaining internships." cation and to make the improvements books. In a recent report, the Uni­ Danielle Hyles, president ofthe arts which are imperative in order for us versity reported having 2.7 million and sciences student council, also to provide leadership." books. spoke to the evaluation team about All men and women are invited to try-out At an open forum beld in the School "How did a half million books just the good things that the Strategic ofBusiness Auditorium Tuesday. Stu• show up?" said Short. "How can we Framework for Action bas bought to dents had the opportunity to speak trust people who say they don't have the University. openly with the evaluation team and the means 10 count the books, why ''Because of the Strategic Frame­ for Howard Wniversity's Varsity and voice concerns that they had about tell the people something- that we work for Action, President Swygert the University. Student Leaders know is not true, or a poor estima­ • has bad many renovations to the Fine raised concerns over issues concern­ tion'?" Arts Building." said Hyles. "I want ing the Proposed Core Bylaws, com­ Short also bought attention to to make sure that we see the outcome puter labs, financial aid, the Revised Howard's financial aid system. of the Strategic Framework For Competition Squads. Student Code of Conduct, research, "Financial aid at Howard Universi­ Action!' libraries, and the study abroad pro­ ty is uncompetitive, and non-existent Michelle Richardson, Vice Presi­ grams. for many students," said Short. ''We dent of HUSA, spoke about the fre. Graduate Trustee Randy Short should actively look for money to quent University tuition and fee • Mandatory informational meeting March spoke at Wednesday's gathering help students." increases. about the University's library sys­ Sophomore Carrie Archer, who "I've been here three years and tems. Short said that according 10 addressed the evaluation team on every year there has been a tuition th library officials, there is not suffi­ Tuesday, applauded the faculty's rela­ increase," said Richardson. "It needs 30 6-Spm at Blackburn Center cient funds 10 count the books that tionships with the students. to be leveled out, we need to see are in the collection. '"The faculty does a lot to help stu· more advances in technology and Short referred" to the Universitr dents," said Archer, in reference to her our libraries." 1,,..:!" ..., ' " • Clinics: Mar€h 31-2nd 6-9pm • Semifinals and finals April 3rd 6pm • All try-outs and clinics will be held in the read about it - ,II 11 '!'I• Burr Gymnasium. ,i ,i Go Bison!!! The Hilltop • Questions? Call 6-7000 I

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A6 THE HILLTOP FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1999 - Gun Makers Face Lawsuits Eve Throughout American Cities suspicious of people that come to save me." already been proposed in Florida 'to makes tobacco companies. More regulallons on On The By LYNN S IMMONDS Instead of the lawsuits, Strabrou wants these lawsuits illegal. guns are being proposed for the Bureau of Hilltop Staff Writer laws 10 be passed in the interest of society "Gun makers should bear some responsi­ Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms by gun through discussion which then should be bility," said Clayton Harris, president of the control supporters. But gun manufacturei:s Cilles like Chicago, New Orleans, Atlanta voted upon by the people. 'The state has the Student Bar Association. His hope is that are not accepting any regulations on the and Miami are taking the initiative by suing right to protect us but how and at what the lawsuit will bring attention 10 the ''over­ industry thus far. gun manufacturers because the gun makers cost," Strabrou said, lying problem of needless deaths attributed "I've been in the city [Washington) long fa il 10 take responsibility for gun-related "It takes a Jot of people 10 create change," 10 guns." Harris thinks ii will also force the enough to JLOS ANGELES-'11le Supreme Court ruled on March 3 that • WF.ST INDIES matic ties with the Soviet Union then £xpa11sio11 ofremitrances by allow­ 10 Cuba was already enforced public schools must fund one-on-one nursing ca.re for some ing any US. reside111s, nor only rhose ~ Guyana- The second anniversary of President disabled students throughout the school day. with China and transfer American­ because people would travel through , Cheddi Jagan's death was marked on March 6. owned interests. In 1961, the U.S. wirh families i11 Cuba, ro se11d limir­ other countries 10 get 10 CUba," Thbla­ The court ruled 1ba1 th.is type of public finance is required edfwrds ro i11dividual Cuban families ~ Jagan was a beloved leader whose life was syn­ under the individuals with Disabilities Education Act. "Con­ responded by imposing trade embar­ da said. , onymous with the struggle of the working-class, the go and supporting an ill-fated inva­ a11d ro organiuirio11s of indepe11de111 t gress intended 10 open the door of public education to all qua! - ofrhe governmenr. With the new measures on the ., poor and the dispossessed in Guyana and abroad. ified children and required participating s1a1es 10 educate . sion by anti-castro Cuban exiles Expansion ofpeople-ro-p eople co11- embargo, Cuba is still not able to pur­ ', Jagan's memories settled at Port Mourant, where handicapped children with non-handicapped children when­ known as the Bay of Pigs Invasion. chase medical supplies from the U.S. Jagan was born and Badu John where he was cre­ ever possible," Justice John Paul Stevens wrote in the court The collapse of the Soviet Union in racr rhro11gh rwo-way exchanges among academics, arhleres, scie11- This situation has been going on for • mated. opinion. In Cal,ifornia higher education, UCLA tries 10 pro­ 1991 leftCuba in economic crisis and the pass lO months in which Cuba 1- • vide the same opportunities for students with disabilities that the 'fight for democracy. 'This ctisis r,srs, and orlr~rs, i11cludi11g slret1111- , li11ing rl,e approval procesr /orst,c/1 cannot c.vcn buy aspirin from the '.. Guyana-The United States of America wilt others recei vb involved socio-economic, institu­ U.S. The embargo on medicine is • donate S7 million worth of wheat to Guyana. The For instance, the UCLA Office for Students with Disabili­ tional and civil society factors. Jillian visits. Aurhoriwrio11 of rhe sale of ', food and agriculmral inpms ro i11de­ hurting Cuba when it comes to car­ • country will benefit from 39,800 metric tons of ties (OSD) offers services in accordance with the specific needs Gun Clissold, director of George­ \ pende111 11011-govemme11ral entities, ing for I I million people. George • wheat. The agreement lo concretize the shipping of of those it caters 10. "Our services are meant 10 help level the town University, The Caribbea11 Pro­ • i11cludi11g religious and Cuba's Du-Breuil, the first founding member • wheat was signed by Finance Minister Bbarrat playing field between students with disabi lities and their non­ ject, said that Cuba assured a decent Jagdeo and U.S. Ambassador James Mack. Guyana standard of living for a majority of emerging private sector. such as fam­ of Cuban Commiuee for Democracy ,•' disabled peers," said Kathy Molini, director ofOSD. In accor­ shared a personal story about a thir­ , is eligible for U.S. $5 million in other commodities. dance with stale and fedeml law, UCLA requires all facilities the island population. ily resraura111s and private farmers. Wheat ,vas able 10 be donated based on the U.S. Sec- Aurhorizarion ofchart er passenger teen-year-old boy who die in the U.S. •'' available 10 students 10 also be accessible 10 those with dis­ ''Cuba's economy provides the basis after not having the proper equipment • lion 416 (b) which bumped harvest in the country. free health care, education and flights to cities in Cuba other tlum r, abilities. 10 remove an instrument from his \ employment for an island of I I mil­ Ha,•ana and fram some ciries i11 the The OSD provides amenities such as van service, disability arm which was left in after receiving Jamaica- The government's move to debate leg- lion people," Gun Clissold said. The United Stares arher rha11 Miami in parking, note takers and registration assistance to address stu­ treatment for cancer. islation 10 establish a charter 10 protect fundamen- dents' functional limitations in compliance with the mandate. U.S. embargo imposed two laws 1ha1 order ro fa ci/irarefamily re1111ificario11 ,• tal rights ofcitizens is causing Jan1aica Labor Party "Personal care is always a large issue," Molini said. She also occur in Presidem Bush's Era and for perso11s living omside r/rose ciries. "Due 10 the embargo. Cuba was •,• (JLP) leader Edward Seaga 10 table legislation for said that providing personal a11endan1s would be a definite ben­ President Clinton's 1996 year in A11 efforr ro esrablish direcr mail ser­ not able 10 purchase equipment from ,: bills containing interim consti1utio11al reforms efit 10 srudents a1 UCLA. but 1ha1 a great deal of resources office. The Torricelli law, signed by vice ro Cuba, as provided for i11 rhe the U.S. 10 repair the equipment that ..• dmwn up by Prime Minister P.J. Panerson. How- would need 10 be dedicated 10 such a service. Such personal Bush, is Cuba's Democracy Act. II C11ba11 DemocracyAcrof 1992. was needed 10 remove the instrument • ever. Seaga's bill lo the house in November 1998 care is not one of the amenities within the current budget. tightens up U.S. embargo by making from the liule boy's arm," Du-Breuit • secked 19 fundamental rights and freedoms. eight • While OSD's budget fluctuates based on the number of stu­ ii illegal for overseas subsidiaries of According 10 Clinton, the measures said. He staled 1ha1 only the fortunate of which is not included in the existing constitution. American Firms to trade with Cuba. are able 10 travel outside ofthe coun­ • dents making use of its services, ii remains close 10 $ I mil­ were designed to ease the plight of ,• Those rights and freedoms are: the right to vote and lion per year. Helms-Burton Act signed by Clinton Cuban people and help them prepare try 10 receive medical attenllon that participate in elections, the right 10 a healthy and Providing one-on-one nursing care is expensive, the Supreme on March 12, 1996 mandates sanc­ for a democratic future. "They Cubans are not able 10 do. This situ­ '-: productive environment, the right of every child to Court acknowledged. School !fistricts might face financial con­ tions against foreign companies demonstrate the U.S. compassion for ation is due 10 the fact 1hn1 there is 001 ', free education at least to the primary level and the cerns as a result of Wednesday's ruling. The Cedar Rapids doing business in Cuba. '• CUban people. Our strong interest in adequate equipment to perform right to fair, humane and equal treatment from Communi1y School District in Iowa that was involved in the President Clinton lifted portions of building bonds between the citizens extensive medical supply. public author case anticipates an additional $30,000 10 $40,000 in annual costs in order 10 provide Garret Frey with a teacher associate. Retail , AFRICA The Preys' lawyer, however, estimates the school district's ,• LAGOS, Nigeria-At least 47 political prisoners annual costs 10 be about $18,000. ,• were freed from Nigeria Military regime. A former 'The ruling crystallizes a very controversial issue in educa­ •: Deputy Junta leader on death row for allegedly plan­ tion,'' said Stuart Biegel, professor of law and education al There are no lines, '• niQ.&.P. coup against former dictator Gen. Sani UCLA. 'There is an ongoing controversy." he said. 'This is A_~a~ha was one of the freed political prisoners. The yet another example of recognition al the highest level that dis­ • ~c;Jeased was a bid to calm the growing unrest by abled students have rights, 100." While the ruling will add addi­ no limits, no boxes, ; anti-government militants who have been rioting tional costs 10 public schools, Harry Handler. UCLA assistant -;: \1114 ;i,uacking police stations and barracks in Lagos. dean in the education department, said ii is important to rec­ ,• l lf' • no boundaries. ognize 1ha1 tbe decision is consistent with the law. :; Yd°iIANNESBURG;Soutb Africa-On March 5 Though OSD doesn't offer pe,rsonal attendants care 10 stu­ Its our philosophy that makes us stand-out as a diverse company :: Presidents Nelson Mandela of South Africa and dents with disabilities. ii

y FEUlCIA DAYLE Other students who enjoy the park ' · ltop Staff Writer recognized the unsafe conditions. "I use the park for both running and As temperatures in the Washington playing football ,'' said junior Algi ~.C. area climbed, residents like Don Collymore. "But playing foo tball on iJan came out to the Malcolm X the field is dangerous because it has !ark to enjoy the weather whiJe tak­ metals and concrete in it." lig care of business. His business The field is not the only part of the ~ to check out the grass where he park in dire need of repairs and clean­ aid his friends play soccer. ing. "The fountains are filthy, the As Juan stood in the middle of the steps and walkways are cracked, and g1assy area, he shook his head. there is graffiti on the walls and one "When it snows or rains this field is of the statues," said Evette Ginn, a flqoded," he said. "They need better junior political science major. drainage for the field." Mayor Anthony Williams said he N,iko Kydes stood among several was pleased that local elected offi­ tr;_es located in the far corner of the cials were able 10 work together in an park. He stood with his hand over his effort to benefit the District. He also mouth,in deep thought while his dog said if the recommendation to reno­ ran after a squirrel. Kydes said he vate the parks are acted upon. resi­ comes,to the park daily to walk his dents in the surrounding neighbor­ dog and enjoy the scenery. "The park hood would enjoy the greatly is beautiful, especially in the sum­ enhanced parks and green areas. Stu­ mcrtirpe. but the foundation needs · dents agree. stone work." he said. "It will be much better when the Meridian Hill Park, better known as steps are fixed and more grass and Malcolm X Park. located at 16th and trees are planted," said junior Pabvon Euclid Streets, is set to receive a Carter. multi-million dollar makeover. Mal­ Although many residents and com X Park is slated to recei\•e $3.2 Howard University students agree n,illion to complete its renovation, that the park needs renovation, others which includes repairing the Carter­ believe it's a waste of money. Barron Amphitheater. Other parks in "I like the park the way it is," said the District are being considered to Clinton Walker. a resident ofl 6th receive part of the $800,000 DC Street. "It is a waste of money and I Sparkle grant given to the District of think they can put that money to bet­ Columbia to renovate its parks. ter use.'' Residents of Meridian Hill Hall, a Others say the mayor should con­ Howard University dormitory, local' sider putting more funds into getting ed across the street from Malcolm X better security. "I jog here two or Park, said it is time for a facelift. three times per week," said Solamon "I enjoy going to the park in the Ratie, an aerobics teacher. "But summertime, normally a few friends sometimes I am scared to come here, and I have picnics in the park when because I was robbed here before." it is nice outside," said junior Mack­ He said that although there is securi­ isha Green. ty they need to increase it. Apro~ grant oC$31 million will help mitalize Malcolm XPark. DC Tries To Rid Streets of Rats

By APRIL DANU!LS hopes that using the new, sturdy trash the sewers would have to be worked Hilltop Staff Writer cans will deprive the rodents offood on and more than one section per and shelter, according to a statement ward would have to be exterminated. '. Howard University student Carlton from his office The mayor also plans to develop a Jordan bas 10 leave his lights on dur­ The city is infested with rats long-term strategy 10 rid the city of ing the night to keep rats out of his because of its high population and rats and also to create public aware­ Georgia Avenue apartment, located garbage that is not properly disposed, ness of controlling the rodents. A Rat near the university. For District of said William Bennett, a representa­ Summit in late April will bring Columbia residents, the struggle tive from the Department of Public together citizens and businesses. with rats is not abnormal. Works. Ex.perts in behavior change, health Mayor Anthony Williams recently "Warning notices will be issued to professionals and officials from other made eradicating rats from District residents and businesses if their trash cities with ~uccessful rat abat.ei;nent streets.,a,priomty.,:rhc,cfforl! led by • 11 I I or pro\>C.rtY do not comply with city progr.ims will help educate the pub­ th'e DepaJ11ment., ofoPublic, Works, regulations.'' Bennett sa,i.d. ''Tickets , lic. ' . The Department of Consumer will be issued 48 hours later if the Affairs and The Department of problems have not been corrected.'' Along with an infestation of rats Health, targeted one area in each Although the mayor is highly comes health concerns. However, ward to regulate the infestation. Res- praised for his efforts to reshape the those concerned can rest easy, said 1 idents feel that the plan was Jong District, there are still many with Alicia Howard, a Jab technician at overdue. concerns about the two week sched­ the University of Maryland current­ "It's about time,'' said Allen Green, ule. ly conducting research on rats. It is a Northwest resident. "I have lived in 'Tuo weeks is not enough time 10 uncommon for people to contract Northwest for almost fifteen years, eradicate the number of rats in the diseases from the rats in the District, and I have always had to fight with District," said William Banks a she said. The disease commonly these rats just to put my trash out." licensed exterminator for the pest associated from rat bites in the Dis­ Ar I ..' The mayor's plan consisted of two control company ORKIN. "These trict is rat bite fever which she said _t::I • weeks of heavy extermination in des­ rats have marinated in this city for has not been contracted by many on&Towers •.f'! "' ignated areas. Later, in late spring. years and it would take a total people. "I am just glad the city is try­ '" . 30,000 new garbage containers will makeover to completely exterminate ing to do something to help eradicate , be placed around the city. The mayor them.'' Banks added that the pipes in them," said Howard. 9)ij Nortn Stafford Street Students Aim to Save UDC Arlin~on, VA 222ijJ By RAnAH DAVIS improvements. There has been a 70 No1 everyone is completely against Hilltop Staff Writer percent increase in enrollment and the idea. "We are not taking a posi­ the law school has been accredited, tion on moving UOC," said David J. This week, student leaders at the Guyot said. Bardin, vice chair of ANC 3F and University of the District of Colum­ Williams said that 1.3 million chair of a subcommittee on UDC bia held a series of meetings 10 save square feet of office and classroom issues. He said the subcommittee their university, after Mayor Antho­ space at the university's present loca­ docs not have enough information to We have an At offer for your ~aauation wee keno. For just , . . ny A. Williams proposed moving the tion is too much and plans to have it Northwest Washington school to a share its new location with a new make a decision. location in Southeast. technology high school and the city's According to Bardin, 7 commis­ "He's not moving UDC anywhere if Department of Employment Ser­ sioners voted on Monday on a reso­ ~~~.ijij*per room, per night, guest of Howara Yniversicy's ~aauating I have anything to do with it," said vices. lution supporting UDC's budget for Darryl Williams, president of the Guyot was not against having part ftseal year 2000. While researching Undergraduate Student Association. of the campus in the southeast loca­ background for the budget, he said He said students are very upset about tion. "If the mayor wants a satellite the idea of moving the school never class can stay in aeluxe accommoaations. The price incluaes oreakfast tl)e idea. campus in Ward 8, he can do that came up. "It took me completely by file announcement to relocate the tomorrow." he said. But stood firm surprise," said Bardin. uatversity came without any consul­ that the entire university should not " v,, tation with UDC president Julius R be moved. Tomorrow, UDC will hold a con­ . ~ .... ., Nimmons, Jr., who said the propos­ Many opponents of the idea of the ference of all ANC commissioners. for two. Locatea on top of the Ballston Metro. al would hurt the school by creating school being moved see the plan as Guyot said that originally the con­ 1-"' ) ~,., tunnoil at a university that is starting a racial issue. Moving the university ference's focus was on the empower­ ,,no• 1ft to 'get rid of its financial problems. from an affluent White neighbor­ ment of the AN Cs, but in light of !he j l:t'I 1,J Ci:ommunity activist Lawrence hood to a lower-income Black neigh­ new proposal. a portion of the con­ Guyot, who is also against the borhood is insulting to a lot of peo­ ference wi II be dedicated to the mayor's proposal, characterized the ple. preservation of the university. university as a valuable part of the "This is to satisfy the political cotnmunity. He said that UDC was ambition of a man who jokes that he Guyot also said that this is an issue Call for-reservations at (1~J) ,1~-oij~~ ana ask for the life only educational institution to is practicing to be Black by using the which should be addressed by au of conduct a conference on advisory word yo," said Guyot. the universities. "If Howard Univer­ neighborhood commissioners. He However. Williams feels his plan sity students value education for said that although the university has will give the lower-income neigh­ themselves why not for UDC stu­ Howard Universify Graduation Rate.

• : AS T HE H lLLTOP FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1999 EDITORIALS THE HILLTOP

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STEVEN M. GRAY, Editor•i11-CMef KEYA GRAVES, Se11ior Editorial Editor , I ROCHELL A. BISHOP, Mo11agi11g Editor I., KEENAN SUARES, Managing Editor

,., No More ·" Cheaters! .."

his week, many students took old-fashioned cheat sheets. •) ,~ their mid-term exams, or exams The University should take a harsher stance

professors wanted to squeeze on cheating. Now, if a professor witnesses a >'\ in before Spring Break. What­ student cheating, they must report it to the Ii ever the case may be, "club students' respective school and from there, tii undergrad," or the Undergraduate Library, the student will go in front of a board for a ·1' ' was packed with students. hearing. How many faculty members are . ' There were study group meetings, individ­ willing to go through with these measures? uals tucked away in private corners and lfthe student is found guilty, they have five ,. some students sitting closely together, flirt­ days to appeal. The minimum penalty for a /- • ing. Books were open and people were student who has committed an "infraction" f~ T~A, 'I studying to make the grade and grasp some of the Academic Code Of Student Conduct knowledge at the same time. does not receive credit for the assignment or ~ 1• Those who worked hard this week and, examination. This penalty may be increased indeed, this year, until the wee hours of the or reduced-depending upon the severity of morning will receive their award. It may be ~ the incident, the student may be suspended. • !• I that stellar grade or the knowledge that will How often does this happen? Recently, a ~ be used later. Whatever the reward may be, student was accused of cheating by their pro­ the point is, they studied. ~' fessor. And was simply asked to withdraw ,• For all the cheat sheets that were found '{ from the class. The student simply shrugged . underneath the desk-grow up. Why are you his shoulder and said "So what? I' II just take ••. paying.good money for your college educa­ Leners to Ille Ednor .• the course later." • tion, only to cheat? ' No one is taking the ~cademic Code of Yes, it is true that those who"cheat are only ..-J~", A~E PUFFY ALq.wd . ! ; How To WRITE Us ~ F7 hurting themselves, but whatabout the per­ Conduct'!ieriously. ;- ~ 7 • Change must occur to show Howard stu­ THE HILU'OP. the nation's largest Black collegiate newspaper. , son sitting in front of you or behind you who I've just finished reading the articl encourages )'Oil to share your opinions on articles published in the studied hard and must witness you receiv­ dents how serious the University is about "Who's an alumnus?" [Hilltop, Mar. 12], newspaper. THE HILLTOP will only publish lcttcrs addressed nd I felt compelled to respond. First directly 10 the Senior Editorial Editor in response to published ing a good grade with your cheating? It putting a stop to it. If it takes putting all note­ articles. The HILLTOP Editorial Board resenoes the right to edit takes something away from the reward- the books and bookbags in front of the class hat's all the fuss? Why does The Hillto letters for space and literary s1yle. All letters mu.SI be 1yped, signed ![ and include a complete :lddress 3Ild telephone numbet. , hard work. Don't cheaters have a con­ when taking an exam-then that's what waste people's time with other people' pinions week after week? The articl science? should happen. Faculty must stop the blatant The opiruons uprcssed on the Editorial Page are the views or the egan by saying that Webster's Ninth Ne THE HILt:rOP Editorial Board and do not diJcctly reOect the ~ I cheating taking place; students must report • Something must be done to put a stop to opinioo ofHoward Universil)4 ilS Admiois1ration, indi.,idual Hill• . it when they see it. ollegiate Dictionary states that an alum • esct1lating incidents of cheating on campus . us is "anyone who has attended or grad top Policy Board members, or the siuden1 bod)' Fall too many students both here and at other But most importantly, cheaters need to ated from a university." Please Address Letters to: scqools across the nation are getting school pack their bags and go home if they can't Senior Edi1orial Editor papers from the Internet and are using the learn to study. I am not Mr. Combs' biggest fan, but THE HILLTOP ·nk it is great that he has donated mone 2251 Sherman Avenue, NW be Washington, D.C. 20001 o lhe Mecca. He should honored for hi or via email :u • ccomplishments in the field of entertain [email protected] ,• ment. Howard produces leaders for Amer .. ica and the global community, whethe THE MlsSION STATEMENT • hey graduate or not. A word to those wh :·:, • bothered: Mr. Combs got his, now yo • Accreditation Meetings hould get yours. Produced e111irely by the stude111s it strves. THE HIUTOP is •. the newspaper of record for the Howard Univtrsity communil)< Within its ,,ages, our readers will witness objective reporting and Wayne. A. Archibald stories written from a uniquely African-American ptrspectfre at ,. the premiere /1istorically Black univ,rsity in the world. \Ve •: Lack Student Voice proudly conrinue a tradition ofexcellence, for our readers and ',. our disti11guishet/ legacy deser.-e nothing less.

·.,• t's that time again! Every ten years election and were not successful. THEIIILLTOP ~ the University receives a "grade;" The problem is that the student turnout has : been low at these functions with only a WE •: they are evaluated by the Middle S'l'l:VDI M . GRAY .• State Association of Colleges and handful of upper-classmen attending. And Editof'in-Chitf ~ those students that are speaking are usually ,: Schools, which will be deciding the ENCOURAGE ROC11£t.L A. BISIIOP Ku.NAN SUo\lUS' I ,; fate of tbe University-will we be re accred­ administration puppets with a motive. They MOnl

.oes racism still exist? that I shall not soon forget. The radio station for which the Greaseman ~ · Think carefully before you ' Danswer. I know that many worked put him firs t on suspension. people automatically say no without ~ was not fired until the public out­ truly considering the question. Olh• cry became too great. It-is said that f1NIT6 ())1 $~.oo ers think of the 1950s and 1960s this is not the firs t time this disc believing that racism ended with the jockey has offended listeners with lH Civil Rights movement. These peo• 81.fA i'J oc racial slurs. If he were a black man, ple view !he progress of African Americans and consider the signif­ how long do you think he would icant change in white America have had to wait to be terminated? toward the African-American peo­ Not five seconds after he made such ple as transformed and even as a a remar~ be would have been pulled form of acceptance. Those people off tlie air. The color line has yet to . are naive. Racism continues to exist be erased. in every aspect ofour lives. It thrives Incidents such as this show that in the workplace. Jt thrives in our America can't accept the fact that social lives. It thrives even in radio, as we recently have noticed. The African Americans are talented, well Greaseman's comments about Lau• educated, contributing people. It is ryn Hill and the murder committed sad to think that a man could be so in Jasper, Tuxas are P.ainful examples jealous of the success of an African of this ongoing threat. American that he would say, "It's no Think to yourself for a minute. wonder people drag them behind How many movies, television shows the trucks." Had Celine Dion or and radio shows have you either !is• Trisha Yearwood won as many tened to or watched and noticed awards as Lauryn Hill not one would some racial slur? Of these shows, have parted bis Ups. The talent and how often was a white person mak­ intelligence of African Americans is ing the slur? Now, bow many times a reality, and white America will was the person black? If you com· have to learo to accept it. Situations pare the two, the first category will such as these make me proud of my 0 outweigh the second significantly. Have you ever wondered why? Sim­ people. All I can say is thank you to 0 ple. White Americans are at a liber­ Lauryn Hill and Carla Peterson for ty to criticize and victimize African upsetting the bigots. Americans with little or no recourse. However, African Americans are punished forthwith if they even con• sider such a thing. In my English 'Tbni Manson is a freshman in the class, my professor made a point College ofArts and Sciences. I '1A i IT \ ••firii

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hen one thinks of pol­ guage we are able to communi­ itics, Democrats and cate our thoughts and feelings W Republicans immedi- through our own language. ately come to mind. The battle between not so bad and horrible. Music is one of the key ways But these two groups are not the we get our point across. Songs only ones who deal with politics. like F.. * the Police," by NWA The issue of politics is discussed gave out a clear message to the in many aspect~ of everyday life. public. The rappers bad a prob• In the essay, "Return Of The lem with the police and how the Should We Confor01 l Meccar in the City Paper. Th system treats and affects African Nehisi Coates brings up the issue Americans. In the album "I Oot of politics oo Howard's campus. He believes that today students at Next," by KRS-ONE, says: to Get a Job? Howard lack the political spirit of "When you need to get the word past Howard students. I believe out on the street with demeanor, that the spiiit is there, but is who am I the Mc:· An MC or KEYA GRAVES expressed in a different way. master of ceremonies is what Howard students are part of one is called when that person is the hip-hop culture. We have on stage rapping a song to the his past weekend 1 fo und myself falling into the trap of con­ tuned with our history and ability to be leaders that we may break learned 10 express ourselves dif­ crowd on records to get a mes­ forming to "lily white America." away. ferently than in the past. We use sage through music for good. clothing, music, graffiti, dance T At Howard, it's so easy to get in touch with our "African roots" Md The hip-hop culture bas other I had an interview for an internship with a "conservative" newspa­ find pride in who we are and our ~uty as a people. I say it is easy and language to express our­ per and two days before the interview I found myself focusing on my selves. The hip-hop culture is ways of reaching the community because there are so many other people walking around that look just outer appearance. We have all heard the statement 'that outer appear­ like you. At Howard we are in our own world. but what about when political because, through lan­ and opening its eyes. Through ance plays an important part when applying for a job.' guage and music, a message is we leave this field of harmony and enter the circle of reality, will we magazines like the Source and Lately, I have been wrapping my head in various Afro-centric being sent to the American pub­ Vibe, the editor writes in refer­ scarves, but for some reason I did not think this would be appropriate hold true to our pride? Does putting a relaxer in your hair make you a lic. "sell out"? Or is it the fear of not being able to survive if you do not .. ence to the spread on the hip­ for an interview with a majority white newspaper. I was afraid they •~·l For people to communicate hop generation's take on the would think I was a "militant" black sister, even though 1 have been conform to the "orders" of the work force? i JI.U with each other a language is t 1 American Dream. told I have some militant views. I did not want to reveal this to the Before I came to Howard I would have gotten a weave for the inter• r· '4f i used, Different cultures use dif­ white interviewer. view believing that would have landed me the job. Dr. Thylor, a former 0) ' There are people who say the ferent languages to get tbeiI But the interviewer asked me about my views on black topics any­ professor in the history department, always got on me about the point across. The hip-bop cul• •f ,,, music aspect of hip-hop does way, such as is there a such thing as being "black enough." He referred blonde streaks I had in my hair and how crazy it looked on a black ture also has a language of sorts ,,J not carry a message. They say to Michael Jordon and of course Mayor Anthony Williams, and I'm woman. She told me I was trying to be something I was not and called that it uses. Examples of this the music is just loud noise certain some of my "black" views slipped out. For example. be asked language are evident in our me out on numerous occasions in class. I was embarrassed because so These people fail to realize they me why I chose Howard University instead of'Tomple University. In speech and our music. The much of what she said was true. Why did I need blonde streaks in my also have there own words and the back of my mind I wondered if this was a trick question. and if he hair, what statement was I trying to make? When I look back at pic­ terms used in the English lan­ asked the white students he interviewed this question. guage to refer to a higher phrases to address issues they tures of myself with blonde weave, 1 realize how silly I look with 1 took awhile to think about this one, I couldn't simply tell him that power-God-is affectionately encounter. But they should listen some horses hair in my head. the reason I chose Howard was because I was tired of being trapped in used for someone who you con­ to the powerful message and a totally white environment and only IO other Blacks were in my I'm not saying that relaxers, hot combs and weaves are wrong as • • sider your friend or confidant. they will truly understand the graduating class. However, I did tell him some of th~ truth, and that long as you are wearing your hair like that because you like it and our I • l Just like any other culture differ• impact that the music has on was that I wanted to be a leader-a black leader-and Howard is the comfortable with it. I just don't want hair to be the definition of who eot areas use different words for , '" culture. place that produces the black leaders of yesterday and today. This hair• we are? the san1e things. ,l ~ .• ,,; do sure gave me confidence. So, 1 didn't walk into the i.nterview with a bead wrap on. Some of Part of the uniqueness of the Many black professionals l came in contact with from older genera­ hip-bop culture is that though Gregory Springer is a freshman you may call me chicken. But I did walk in there with confidence, a ... tions have said: 'you can't get a job working in white America with A ., 1 J .l there is a discrepancy in Jan, at Howard. short "natural" and ready to sell myself with the way I talk and with dread locks, braids, or a short natural, unless you are working for my passion for the field of journalism. n yourself and for the long period of time.' I believe this. Part of success Q • , weighs on bow your hair looks? I guess in a sense we have to be easy on the eye of our white bosses, otherwise they fear we may get to in- Keya Graves is a senior editorial and a junior jounuilism major. >t

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FREDERI CK DOUGLASS GAANN FELLOWSHIPS S~HOLARSP ROGRAM HOWARD UNIVERSITY (Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need) For Academically Talenled Students Who Wish to Pursue Doctoral Studies at the Nation's Leading Institution in Minority Gradnate Education Program For lndividuais Pursuing the Ph.D. Degree in Oremisuy, ElectriClll I Engineering. },{alhematics, MeclraniClll Engineering and Physics Awarding Ph.D. Degrees to African Americans. Fellowship Award

Ph.D. PROGRAM OFFERINGSAT HOWARD UNIVERSITY The Minority Graduate EduClltion (MGE) Program is fimded by lhe NatiOIIIJI Science Fowrdation. Eligibility Criteria: 26 Ph.D. programs in the arts and humanities, biological andli fe The goal of /his program is to incrtt1Se lhe production of Ph.D. recipients in the fields of science, sciences, engineering and physical sciences, and social sciences mathematics, and engineering. Each yw fellO'f/Ships are awanfed to science, mathematics, and engineering graduate s/Jldents pursuing adoc/oral degree. • Superior academic ability and demonstrated financial need • Amember of an underrepresented group STIPEND AND SPECIAL ALLOWANCES Fellows who begin their program at the master's level will receive tuition and a • AU.S . ci~ or permanent resident ❖ $15,000 per year for up to5 years $75,000 stipend over a five-year period. Fellows who begin their program at • Plans for a career in teaching or research ❖ Full tuition remission the doctoral level will receive tuition and a$45,000 stipend over athree-year ❖ $1,500 annual allowance for research and travel period. Period of Award: Three years (unless using a vacated position) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA All Fellows must participate in l ❖ 3.5 cumulative GPA and in field(s) of study ♦ monthly roundtable seminars I Amoaot of Stipend: $15,000 for twelve months, plus remission of tuition ❖ GRE general and subject test scores ♦ the Preparing Future Faculty Program and fees. ❖ Personal statement/autobiographical sketch ♦ the MGE mentoring and retention program ❖ Three letters of recommendations from faculty Fellows are also required to ccmplete all coursework, write amaster's thesis, pass Activities Include: Priority given to graduates from historically black colleges and universities. qualifying exams, write adissertatio n, and poss an oral defense. • Supervised research, faculty developmen~ teaching activities in several EXPECTATIONS OF RECIPIENTS Program Eligibility: different types of postsecondary institutio~, including Howard ❖ Maintenance of GPA of3.5 plus periodic professional presentations and University ♦ must have a 3.2 cumulative GPA publications ♦ be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident • Participation in required Graduate School teacher training workshops ❖ 15 hours per week each semester in research and/or teaching experiences ♦ must have attended one of following MGE program partner institutions: Bennett ❖ Participation in Howard University's nationally recogniud Preparing Future Faculty Program College, 13-0wie State University, Dillaro University, Fisk Univmity, Grambling State University, H~ton University, Howard University, Morehouse College, Morgan State Most be oommended by: ~ University, SL Augustine's College, Spelman Colltge, Talladega College, Tougaloo College, Dr. Clayton W. Bales, Director, Interdisciplinary Materials Science Academic For an application packet, write Frederick Douglass Scholars Program, Univmity of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, or Xavier University of Louisiana. Program, {202) 806-0147, or Dr. Arthur N. Thorpe, Director, Cenler for the Graduate School, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059, Attention: Dr. Study of Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Atmospheres, (202) 806-5721. Marlene F. McNeil Sherrill, Director, Student Relations and Enrollment ---·--·-·------! For mort information and applications, plt1se contact the Howard University Minority Managemen~ e-mail: [email protected], (202) 806-7469, j Graduate Education Program Offitt, Graduate S

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FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1999 !ntonio Michell: Basketball's Unknown Buffalo Soldier McLecse was the coach who was fired last year after a number of los­ BY K!MOTKY K. BROWN ing seasons. Hilltop Staff Writer --Ti, "Michell makes every morning practice, and he's a consistent and dependable performer," said Saulny. "Melvin Watson's success on the other ll«rith a record of 2-24, Howard University's men's basketball team had vc4y little to smile about. However, one player in particular remained tough wing has helped him a great deal." 11\roughout: Antonio Michell. While most of his basketball memories at Howard have been disap-' l\.1icbell, a native of Washington, D.C. and a junior guard for Howard, pointing, Michell does have some good ones. His best memory was when; ha's been one of the most consistent players for the Bison. fellow teammate Dave Libbett bit the game-winning shot against Bethune.: 'Michell started bis basketball career by participating in a recreation Cookman in the first round of last year's Mid-E.astern Athletic Confer-' league in Montgomery County beginning in the first grade. He also played iYl''several summer camps, including Five Star, James Madison Universi- ence (MEAC) tournament. As for the bad memories, Michell said bis worst'. 1;[Judo World Tournament in A member of the Howard-originated Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.. Ferguson started pursu ing his judo Budapest, Hungary on March 6. He also competed in the 32nd Aral Czechoslovakian Cup held on career at the age of eight in grade school in Miami, Fla. He comes from a very religious background. March 13 in Praha in the Czech Republic. Both parents instilled good moral values into his life. Stephanie Ferguson, bis mother, is an attar-· Ferguson's goal is to represent the United States in the sport of judo at the 2000 Sum­ ney and his father, Rufus Ferguson, is a former University of Wisconsin football playe r. mer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. He is currently ranked No. 2 in the nation, but a Ferguson says bis mother was very strict. When he was in j unior high, his mother took ~light wrist injury hampered bis advancement in a recent competition. him off the wrestling team for making three C's on his report card. His dad always told 1This 11as1 fall, Fergusou.earned the Bronze Medal auJ:le Uni~d States Open Invi­ him 10 "'hand~your grades" and ··do the right thing., To this da): Ferguson's personal\ t,ational Tournarncntjp Colorado S()dngs, Colo. at tht1Olympic Training Center. In plulosophy_jil'Seek ye first the ~do~fGod and all things will be added unto you.''j April \998, at the \?lb Annual New York Open Tournament, Ferguson won bis match f1erguson's 1\meat Howard University had its ups and downs.just like every student with the top ranki:o contender in the country. here. The long lines and unfriendly service is synonymous with this institution. We. For the past year, he has trained with Olympic Medalists Jimmy Pedro and Jason all learn something about life here. Morris, Howard University wrestl ing coach Paul Cotton and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu "The whole Howard University experience will make you stronger.'' said Ferguson. Instructor, Lloyd Irwin. He trains under Nori Bunasawa, a Japanese Olympic Medal­ "I was definitely taught unwritten lessons. I learned more at Howard than anywhere else." ist, in California, where he is employed as a Tuchnical Field Representative with Tuxas Instru­ He works 60 hours per week and trains everyday, which can be extremely difficult. Fer­ ments, Inc. guson said the most important thing for him is keeping a job and paying the bills. , Ferguson doesn't let bis recent success go to bis head. He continuously practices hard and strives As for the Olympics, Ferguson will continue his quest for Olympic glory. One thing is for sure; or perfection. he will work very hard. ''There is a big difference between a good international athlete and a world-class judo play­ ·•1 know in my heart if I train full-time, I'll make the Olympic team with no problem," Ferguson r," said Ferguson. said. While a student at Howard. Ferguson was a three-sport athlete. He played football, wrestled and File Pholo) n track. He picked up certain things from each coach-Steve Wilson, Cotton and William Moul- Former student Rhadi Ferguson is hoping to partidpatcln the Judo competition in the 2000 Olympics. ic.

The following are the results of the regional:

Tham Scores: I. Northern Iowa 84pounds 2. Eastern Illinois 149 pounds I. Ken Bigley-Northern Iowa ~ 3. Slippery Rock I. Tony Davis-Northern Iowa 2. Kyle Bracey-Eastern Illinois ' 4. Howard 2. Chris Elliott-Slippery Rock 3. Brock Warder-Marquette 5. Duquesne 3. Jason Lawrence-Eastern Illinois 4. Brian McDonald-Millersville 6. Marquette 4. Pete DeCarli-Duquesne 5. John Muse-Norfolk State ... ; 7. Millersville 5. Kelly Miller-Howard 6. Isaac July-Howard I • 8. Delaware State - 6. Cario Moorman-Coppin State ' 9. Coppin State ca l I97po1mds • 10. Norfolk State 157 pounds a, I. Tony Wieland-Northern Iowa = • I. Doug Ciekeski-Slippery Rock 2. Chad Roland-Duquesne CD • 125pounds 2. Neil Posmer-Marquette 3. Frederic Ashley-Howard = l ( Tom Combes-Eastern Illinois a 3. Joe Lucas-Duquesne 4. Greg Eynon-Millersville • 2. Martin Kusick-Coppin State 4. Keith Weber-Northern Iowa = 5. Zack Derrick-Eastern Illinois E • 13. Matt Puskar-Duquesne 5. Rob Serio-Eastern Illinois 6. Eddie Cyman-Marquette 4. Omar Porratta-Millersville ·-a, 6. Koenig Joseph-Delaware State ·- ca 5. Ramone Gardenhire-Slippery Rock - .. 285pounds 6. Dan Fell-Marquette l6Spo1111ds I. Derek delPorto-Slippery-Rock u I. Peter Butville-Marquette 2. Mike Russous-Eastern Illinois 33pounds 2. Nate Lawrenz-Northern Iowa - 3. Adrian Thompson-Howard ..= I. Eric Keller-Northern Iowa 3. Rick lvanic-Millersville u 4. Burt Beamer-Northern Iowa ' 2. Kelly Revells-Eastern Illinois 4. Serge Polites-Delaware State 5. Kenneth Hunter-Coppin State 'I Derrick Green-Norfolk State = ~ 3. 5. Dave Jackson-Slippery Rock .. 6. Rafael Butts-Norfolk State ' 4. Chris Matarrese-Slippery Rock c:n 6. Tim Glass-Duquesne a= !5_Jeff Cianfrogna-Marquette Wild Cards 6. Derek Butts-Howard 174pounds ii 1. Martin Kusick-Coppin State c:n l. Randy Pugh-Northern Iowa 2. Francky Francois-Delaware State t- 41 pounds 2. Jessie Moore-Howard 3. Mike Russous-Eastern Illinois 1. Don Pool-Eastern Illinois c:n 3. Brian Ebersole-Eastern Illinois 4. Chad Roland-Duquesne . Francky Francois-Delaware State 4. Adam Schaaf-Millersville 5. Chris Elliott-Slippery Rock . Mark Rial-Northern Illinois ... 5. Mike Dumoch-Duquesne 6. Nate Lawrence-Northern Iowa i4. Henry Hilton-Howard 6. Maynard Caulk-Delaware State IS. Randy Hobbs-Duquesne :6. Jan1ie Weigant-Marquette ~ THE HILLTOP FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1999 A15 SPO ay . . .Spons SporlS commentan, Photo Boxing is Beginnin'g to Resemble Pro Wrestling Gallerv 8 just look dt a professional wrestling program either WWF thing resembling a typical boxing punch. l! • nother incident occurred in the Raw or WCW Monday Nitro . Herc's the real kicker: Holyfield was guaranteed $20 rru'f:! boxing world Saturday that con­ Clearly, the judges are phony as well as the wrestlers them­ lion in his bid 10 unify the championship. The 33-year-old Avinced me this sport is the most selves. I can see that oo television, so imagine those who are Lewis earned $IO million for the draw. ' corrupt It was a match between current ··:·,._ -~1 up close and personal. Boxing has suffered yet another blow. The presidents ofthe International Boxing Federation (IBP), heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield . This sport has already been infamous for phony knockouts, World Boxing Association, (WBA) and World Boxing Coun­ and challenger Lennox Lewis. Although it controversial decisions and corrupt promoters. cil (\VBC) ordered a rematch of the Sunday bout. Bob Lee was clear that Lewis beat the you-know­ Toe 6 foot 5, 246-pound Lewis threw bard jabs and hard ofthe IBF. Jose Sulaiman of the WBC and Gilberto Mendoza what out of Holyfield, the match ended.in KhnotbyK.Brown right-hand leads throughout the fight. Holyfield, 6 foot 2, and of the WBA met following the fight. a draw, which stunned the crowd of21,284 Spgrts• .Editor 2 I 5 pounds, had trouble getting inside Lewis' reach and when Even New York Governor George Pataki wants the New in New York City's Madison Square Gar- he did was often tied up. York State Athletic Commission to look into the draw. Box:; den. lo the third round, Holyfield a11emp1ed to make his prema­ ing makes its return lo the Madison Square Garden and Jogfj It was really funny when Holyfield predicted a third-round ture prediction come true. He landed about four hard rights what happens! Moreover, of course, Don King was the pr-lb1 knockout before the bout. Ofco urse, Lewis saw no humor in 10 the head. But he never came close 10 putting Lewis down. moter. Trouble just follows certain people! ··~, the situation, and I did not either. He felt he was cheated. After Holyfield looked ev,ery bit of 36 years and at the end of the All i.n all, it looks like a rematch will eventually take plac~1• the decision was announced, a chorus of boos echoed from fight, bis left eye was almost closed. Despite that, he pro­ However, before a rematch both sides must agree on televj"-' the crowd. How can Holyfield escape still clutching his belt ceeded 10 fight. sion and promotional contracts. Another possibility would be after it was obvious he lost-badly? Simply put, Lewis outfought Holyfield. He landed 187 jabs one or both fighters changing their minds about a rematch. In the first, second, fourth, seventh, 11th and 12th rounds, to Holyfield's 52 and landed 348 out of 613 punches while This whole episode was messed up from the outset. I thought Holyfield was credited with landing fewer than 10 punches. Holyfield landed 130 out of 385. I was watching ..Stone Cold" Steve Austin battling 'Toe Hilltop Smff/Mark Coleman Head Coach Sanya 'lylcr led the In the fifth round, Holyfield landed I I punches while Lewis Lewis was biller about the whole situation. He was trying Undertaker.'· It was ridiculous 10 see adult professionals (the women's b~etball team 10 a 15-11 landed 43, according to a CompuBox punch tally. However, to become the first British boxer this century to win the undis­ 'Judges") not knowing wbat to do. It just proves my point: r<(;Ord this seaon. Judge Jean Williams scored the fifth round for Holyfield. puted heavyweight championship. boxing will continue to be tainted by shady individuals Former Holyfield trainer and current Lewis trainer Emanuel Following the fight, Lewis was quoted as saying, "Did he whose only interest is gaining the maximum amount of Steward said the judges looked rigged. Sound familiar? Well, hit me with a jab?" Good question! Did he? 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All HILLTOPICS are due, FOR SALE Ashley C. 11Jrner Congratulations on your wonderful paid in full , the Monday Black history calendar performance as "C.J." in before publication. A journey through 365 days of "Tambourine's To Glory". 'rt>u are a Announcements by cam• Black History. For the month of fabulous friend and an even better Feb. calenclars are $10 plus pus organizations for $3.SOS+H (priority mail), $1 extra actor. As you ccntinue to spread your meetings, seminars or each additional calendar. Checks wings make sure not to drop poop on non•profit are charged as· or money orders made payable those people who are still on the to:lokts ground. I wonv be there/I individuals. Individuals Attentio1p_8'.1MWx"1/bsChild ren Love you, advertising for the pur• Bladensburg, MD 20710 Key p_ose of announcing a ser• vice, buying or selling are EMPLOYMENT/ SERVICES charged $5 for the first 20 Peace to all Iha Hilltop ladies: words and $1 for every Nadine, Tiffany, Shanna, Keyana, additional five ~he Perfect Ten" is coming April 22nd. Arrelle, Aprill, Keya, Rochelle, Rafiah , Tasha, Brandi, Mia, Circo, Blah, Blah. words.Local companies N0J0kil 250 cash • 30 day tum around • From The Hilltop's Finest -E. are charged $1 o for the Less 11\an 10 hrs first 20 words and $2 for Make ytX.tr own hour$ Touch the life of DC Youth every five words there• Mak& a tiletime Impression • Steven Claiborne & Will Palen after. Personal ads are $2 ConlactShawn O 202.832.2:212 Th e Hilltop/cs could not be cqmplete for the first 1 o word and a without this very special shout out to my "The Perfect Ten· ls coming Aprll 22nd. favorite singers. congratulations for your $1 for every additional five U.S. MARINE CORPS OFFICER PRO­ awesome performances in the musical, words. GRAMS 6-1o week pakf summer internship Ya'// sho did shake dem tambourines!/ management/leadership experienoe. No oblig­ Key Appllcatlons for the 1999·00 ation 1oserve. 301.394.0519 Staff of The HIiitop are now 0The Perfect Ten' Is coming April 22nd '"''available In the Office of Tiffany, , Student Activities In S1500 weekty potential mamnq our circulars. Don't be surprised if you get a last " Blackburn Center. The No expel'ienoe required. Free info packet ca11 minute call neX1 week to go to Florida! deadline for all applications 202.452.5940 You better still be down to go! Is Wed. March 17th at 5 p.m. "TM Perfect Ten" ,s coming Ap(il 22nd. Positions Available: LSAT, GAE, and GMAT preparation courses Managing Editors at GWU. $475 or less•-about hatf !he OOSI of Section Editors commercial prep classes! call GW el t8~ij~~;~.!1P,i~§: Special Projects Editor 973.1150 T·SHIRTS ARE ON SALE NOW. Reporters -The Perfect Ten• is coming April 22nd. COME REPRESENT ON CAMPUS Columnists WITH THE BEST SCHOOL ON THE Free-lance Writers Volunteer Computer Teachers Needed FRONT OF YOUR SHIRT. THEY Byte Back, is a OC based non-profit organiza· ARE ONLY $12 FOR ONE AND $10 Copy Editors lion whkh ptovldes free computer 1rainlng to Cartoonists inner-city DC f&Sld&nts. They are looking tor FOR EACH ADDITIONAL.... MUCH volunteers to teach (5) 90 minute class over LOVE CLASS OF 99 Photographers fie weeks. Classes lnctude Windows 95, ;..or• Graphic Designers Word, E.xcef, Power Point, Access and the Internet. If you are interested in volunteering On•llne Editor for thls Important cause please email volun• ATTENTION SCHOOL SENIORS OF Freshman and Graduate teerObvtebback.org or can the Byte Back office af 202.518.8180. You can also see their COMMUNICATIONS Students Encouraged to Website at www.byteback.org. WE ARE WAIT ING FOR YOUR Apply. All Majors Welcome To DEAR HOWARD LETTERS. WRITE Apply. For More Info, Email• "The Perfect Ten• is coming April 22nd. WHAT YOU LIKE, IT'S BETWEEN [email protected] Internet Models needed for excluslve enter• YOU AND T H E SCHOO L. T HE tainment company via internet. SSSEam THEME IS "JOURNEY T HRU TH E S600•1()()(Yweek parttime SSS. Private, con· DUKE NEXT SEMESTER? venlenl locallon. 202.737.3500 MECCA". WRITE ABOUT See Ms. Betty Aikens (Room G1 1, EXPERIENCE OR ANY CHANGES Admin Bldg) about the Duke & -The Perfect Ten" Is ooming April 22nd YOU WOULD MAKE. SUIIMl1'TO 9 Howard Exchange Program Blast away unwantod pounds and Inches STUDENT COUNCI L BY APRIL Amazing oral spray combines 1he most effec-- OR CALL 806-9080 FOR MORE HUSA Community Outreach tive fat fighting ingredients with the most DETAILS. needs 60-70 volunteers for Youth ettective deUvefY system to incinerate fal ~summit on Saturday, April 3rd. instantly. To start IO$ing weight by this week• MASSIVE SHOUT TO ALL THE Interested volunteers shOuld attend end.guaranteed. call 202.218.2034 SENIORS THAT REPRESENTED AT the meeting on Tuesday, March 'The Perfecl Ten• Is coming April 22nd REPUBLIC GARDENS .;(lOlh In Bethune Annex at 7pm. YESTERDAY... IT WAS OFF THE Contact GissaDe in sutte 102 in Democratic Campaign COn$uft:ing firm seek· HOOK LIKE US ... CLASS OF 99 ... Blackburn Center or call 806.4135 ing phone bank/casual labor wo,kers. LOVE YA S7 .50/ht up to 40 hours per week day time. ARRELLE •• The National Students' Support capitol HIIVUnlon Station area. Fax resume to Council for Africa (NSSCA) and 202.347.4254 CAO Productions Klmothy Present "The Perfect Ten"" is ooming April 22nd. Don't get a goatee over the break. An African Music Festival Be good. 'wink. wink' Featuring 4 Superstars from Ivory Join lhe Black College Ne1WOl1< luy ya,the true Philly diva Coast: vl\Wt,bcnusa,com 1·888-9673 ·4bcn Gadji Cell Saint Jo (Soukous,Zouk) Internships, Scholarships, Chat rooms and Klmothy, Ramses De Kirnon (African Reg­ much more ... You are the bomb sports editor. gae) Thanks tor writing all the articles Peter One (World Beat) BCN Spnngbreak In Moolego Boy. Jamaica every week. Sery Slmplice (African traditional S399 Pay by March 10, 1999 The B•Sectlon Editor drums & dances) AegiStration forms on www.bcnusa.oom Friday, March 26, 1999 8-10pm John-John, HU Cramtom Auditorium I am a Howard Unlvof'Slty Student seeking a 1 General Admission: $15 ($12 for Bedroom apt or efficiency during the summer You are a top notch months of May to August. If you can accomo• students & Senior citizens) reporter/writer. Write those c;Sa.1e my preferences. Please contaci articlesll For tickets and Info contact: 202.667.8718 The Cramton Audit. Box - The Hilltop Offtce:806.7 194 Sexy femakls fnto.rested in auditioning rof an NSSCA: 30 1.962.0352 upooming swfmwear calendar, please contact Bombchelle, Cao Productions: 301.434.8311 GO Produclions al 301.668.1241 You bolter loosen up when you get down In Jamaica. You need to shake Promo1klnal models wanted for product sam­ your thang just like at the Bison Ball. COMMUNITY FORUM ON RACE: pling at local nightclubS. S10Jhour, w eekends Where do we go from here? and evenings. Must be 2 1 and older, have Get your weave null gal. , Express your views with Angela own transportation. For •Model cat1· 1nto cau luv, Oh, President Clinton's Advisory Spin Promotions 301,505.9172. The REAL Managing Editor Board on Race. All Souls Church, 16th and Harvard Streets, Earn SSOO by noon. No semng. Just advertise Sat. March 20, 7:30-9:30pm company 800#, Easy money. Live holllne: 1.800.811 .2141 code# 81005. We ciose all To the Jamaican Sensation, Mies. Don't wuff down those Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity whompers at King Burger. presents PERSONALS FINE ARTS SHOWCASE Marqules, Ira Aldrtdge Thealer Glrrrrlllll show your thang In Jamaica. April 16, 7:30pm Eli (#84) I should've placed a bid, does your Shake it and pl//1/eeeaassee don't HUSA Community outreach otter still stand?! break It. Volunleer mealing on Tuesday, The Mad Bidder.... luv ya, March 30th, 1999 in Bethune the true Phllly diva Annex Seminar room at 7pm Since I already represented the STEVEN, Youth Summtt volunteers and Com­ state of Louisiana, I 11uess I have to BE GOOD IN NEW YORK. munity Day volunteers are take care of other cities in the Dirty DON'T GET INTO TROUBLE AND PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE encouraged to apply. South: Houston, Miami, Memphis, THINK OF ME. Charlotte, Atlanta, Nashville, Dal• LUV YA, Keyana is the Greatest! las, Birmingham, Jacksonville and THE TRUE PHILLY DIVA Orlando. LAKEEM Brickle, I GET THE POINT Hey Baby! I love It when you say The Hilltop Sports Friday staff my name. ENUF NOT SAID would like to thank Mark Coleman CELESTIAL for all the great photos this year. You are the bomb! Chad, - Kimothy, Keenan, John-John Do you remember me from history FOR RENT class? Here's that shout out I promised. Maryland besuty If anybody is going to New Orleans March 17, 1999 Slroll to campus! Southeast of HU for spring break, keep cool! It's very in Bloomingdale, Seeking sludious hot down there! JTS, you're talented and have nonsmoking graduate male for 12' - No limit Records much potential. Don't get side• x $I' furnished room (sorry, no TV) tracked with things that won't in drug-free nonsmoking owner­ help you or your career. Simply occupied 3 bedroom, 2 bath row­ It's not an East Coast-West Coast put, house to share with over-40 guy, thing, it's a swamp thing! Ya heard GET YOUR ACT TOGETHERI CAC, W/0, no auxiliary storage. me? • ...... The Hilltop .•• ·••••••••••• Credit check, deposit. Not for 'sum• ··KKB mer only". $325/month includes utilities except phone. ntil'ome Htlcome- "Hcome BELATED 202.797.7814. Nol for party house• To: Ms. Tmdy ,mt New Or/tans, of to Housemate wanted. Call for details. ooursc. but lt can"" somewltar etJjoyablf.'. A BENA LEWI S from 1 202.387.4239 ~ /romt". Deirdre, Sekwana, Isa, Byron, Tu.nisha, Ke!)' Marjorie, Jamal, OnnJ, Nia, Jmanl, Blshop, Neat, non-smoking Housemate Alkia, Smalls, Bola, C.heickb, Bukle & Ya' Crew from The Ron ~ nted, 3 blocks from HU. Have Looking forward 10 celebrating Spring The Hilltop Board meeting is scheduled 119ur own bedroom. Private balh­ Break in Daytona Beach with all my keyo and keenan, y' all are just the bomb! '89J!', separate entrance, garage, fellow Bison. for March 31, at 5:45 PM in the Music washer, dryer, dishwasher, and thanks for staying late on wednesday! have See ya' there! fun lnjainalc:a! Ju,, Ste,·ell morel $400 + 1/2 utilities. Call -From the biggest ray ofSunshine 202.462.7938 - - - ··················· ...... Listening Room, located in the basement of you've ever met. Did someone suy Whistler '99? Any takers? the -Blackburn Center. The purpose of this 750 Fairmont St., NW-112 block to Sorry aboul Nassau Keenan. Summer School of Buslness.2 furnished for sure! Enjoy Jafaika, I mean Jamaica. Nicole l 1~ recinte all ·our hel each wuk. meeting is to select a 1999-2000 Business rooms. Keyed locks, separate tele­ Oon'I do--or eat-- anything I wouldn't! stny Slrong. und be lllesscd! STEVE! phone lines, washer/dryer. Utilities Your boy, Eric included. $385/monthl + security· Manager. deposll. Shown by appointment. Mr. Turner, See You At the Oscars! YOU MUST BE THE CHANGE YOU Mrs. Val Thomas 301.464.2931 -Stove G. WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD! ...•