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min.. .,;,_·,-. .• 8 yrs. ,~ )954-742. 0 . ' ; . . ,t ... ' green C\tnain And Al, l ,ui I think it's . ume 77, No.18 Serving the Howard University community since 1924 >e Santa, aka ~;;;:;.~::.======--"'-!!-~-'!"--■-~-~-----=-:::-----=-=--=:------_:F:_:e:b:r~u::a::r!...y~1~1.'...' ~1_:9:.::94 ~:!~~~l;- Candidates announce platfonns, ~~~~~r:~'~ THIS WEEK call for unity in first speakout mara I layc By Traci N. James Hilltop Staff Writer :er :love him~ I A TOUCH OF SPRING tc, \CnCC Fliers litter "the 'rard" and hallways, as candi ote Omur - SPlUNG BLACKS ARTS PESTtvAL 7 dates proclaim their thoughts on the slate of the lua1e 1 , u,1ec UPDATE: UGSA announces plans for its Univer.,ity. 'res. election time is here, and Howard 1nm• Fanuly· • I f.lnual ex"travaganza which will bring activi students must decide who they want 10 represent l(l go 10 iFIOf them in the 1994-1995 academic school year. But ties back to the "Yard," including the step show amid the different ide:l~ and slates. a common 1an on my and ... THE SPRING PICNIC. CAMPUS, A2 j theme threading through all of the platforms is the need for more unity among the student body. imphcingso The first ~peakout Wednesday night started an 1·- The week. election proc= that will culminate with students LET ME RUN MY FINGERS... casting their \.Utes Feb. 23 rorthe candidates oflheir 'an) Crew, choice. JI through the ME'S:8:ELL NDEGEOCEL \kiting has been scheduled to take place only in J the Final S' EXCLUSIVE INTER Burr Gymnasium this year and Graduate 1rustee . ··.;-' candidate Thlib Karim, a second-year law student, ! 1n .lomln~ the W: The former Howard stridently di.sagrced with thllt decision at the speak- Ji' tub, plea~ !student talks about why she out. !! mbcrand wn,is reminds me of a concept I learned in law l 1sings songs like "If That's 1p, in care of • .... school called wter dilution. They are playing with , r 2.s is -- . .;,;. Your Boyfriend: He Wasn't the Mudent ·s voice and the student\ voice must be I Last Night." PULSE, B3 heard," he said. Candidates for HUSA President and Vice-President; and Undergraduate and Graduate He also encouraged MudenL~ to attend Thurs• ll'ustee line the stage and state their campaign platforms at the first election speakout. lh tn...._, ol Cer•
-- THE H ILLTOP HIGHLIGHTS SPEAK (6;iJJ'ff SPEAKru/Tff SPEAK®flm SPEAK With E yard, ' two I Hing IOR Bl.AO( HlsroRY MONTH Where do you see Do you think men and GSA African Americans in women view Valentine's ~ said. iOnCd Alumni Political Figures the 21st century? Day equally? E > that ,.,ilbe •a-d II' llrookc Former Secretary of Health, Former Supreme Court Justice i ,er US Senator Flducation and Welfare Health and Human Services; previously Walter W. Washington ing10 ;~ Dikins Ambassador 10 Luxembourg First Mayor or the District of "I hope we will be free. " I feel that both ~ crsity ur ,l•)'Or of New York City erthe Columbia Poliucally and men and women ! John E. Jacob economically. I hope have shady views ,,pber F. Edley President, National Urban League L. Douglas Wilder we will have our own on that. The l SCnt -.r Director. United Negro Former Governor of Virginia cntrcpreneursbips. I prcseoce of love all of ,1'Fund Charlene Drew Jarvis hope we arc still 1s not present. It gs arc Member, DC City Council Andrew ,bung around and healthy is usually based I'm ..,J E February 11 ~e_! A4 THE HILLTOP "I wonder if I should've stayed in college and gone for an astronomy BY. C degree." t-11111• f tJSI c on )\nll e )(C( crca ATTENTION coor THE HILLTOP year GRADUATING prO' I con I wants CIVIL, ELECTRICAL AND s1e p MECHANICAL or ~ M e l I ENGINEERS Bro Th O doir The Maryland State Highway doi1 YOU!!! Administration (SHA) Is actively recruiting prof for engineers to Join Its Traffic team. Traffic Engineering offer& unique opportunities to rn ca con talented, Innovative engineers who art "Sc· looking for a real challenge. Many cutting will edge technologles are emerging on the Mis traffic management and safety front, and oth• T he Hilltop is accepting applications for SHA is a leader In taking advantage of fiel< ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES these technologies. Being a traffic Ebo Earn commission on every sale., engineer at SHA 11 not easy •· but those bro: graduating engineers who are looking for a cro, Salary is negotiable. challenge will not be disappointed. In Mar this Pick up applications at The Hilltop Office addition to a stlmulating work environment, • we also offer a benefits package second to own on the Plaza level of the West Towers. none: a state-of-the-art training and recc REAL T~ rotational program, generous leave do i Return applications and direct all questions to benefits, various health Insurance options, all·• deferred compensation and retirement. All Stephen Watkins. Hilltop Business Manager or this In an environment that fo1t1B Kevin Armstead. Hilltop Advertising Manager personal growth and teamwork. s If the Idea of becoming a traffic engineer for SHA intrigues you, come see us when A COMEDY ABOUT we visit on-campus on February 16. LOVE IN THE '90s. Contact Ma. Henrietta Duncan at 806-7513 COMING to set up an Interview. 806-4749 or 806-6868 SOON PRVll rro:uJ.~ ---± r \ ADULT VIDEOS BY IJ Hllltllll he University (/uh is on exciting newp rogram for college students. Members receive 0 Dcliw,rcd to your doorstep• [XOilC MAllS & HM.AUS special benefits each month simply by shopping at Prince Georges Plaza. To join, DIVERSHY llfrRI bring a current college i.d. to the Customer Service (enter and fill out a form to receive a CONSIHING OI WIIOYOI WANTlO S!E WHINYOU membership cord. This month, present your cord at participating Prince Georges Plazas tores to WANTTOS!f By• THIM Hill receive these specials: TAPES JUST $9. 99 EACH WH ACCENT HAIR SALON JB ROBINSON fOV( IVID[ \EllCTION 01 VID!OS Receive 10% off oil St1Vi FIFTH AVEl'IUE POPEYE'S Receive '°" off oil ftems. Re #IJl~ry,,,,11,,,,,.,.,199,..4_-=,,;,,,,,======::;;~;"""~="=::='""'::~T~H;E~H;,;;IL;:;,LT~O;P~==::=-======::,~ -1, 1994- ....--- CAMPUS II AS rour Howard Students vie for Miss Black USA title Africa and Brazil, as well as a Brown is cager to stand out in If she becomes 1 ---:::::::-.ll'•;.-,:; SIICY Berry one carat diamond ring. the pageant as Miss Black North Miss Black USA, ::c Statt Writer But for these contestants. the Carolina on Sunday. Thomas said bcr -~r,,qears, the Miss Black real prizes are not the material "I am really ready for the platform will be to re , Pageant and Scholarship things. competition," the drama major educate "black folks." ~tition has given African- "Because I grew up in a said. "I know several of the "I try to stress 10 1cJn 11-omen a platform to predominantly white other contestants but I try 10 people that knowledge 1nd express thcmsclvc~ neighborhood in Connecticut, I remain on a 'hi' and 'bye' basis of self is important," · ,t11 According to pageant always felt people [at Howard] with them." she said. "If our image _,.31or Karyn Arington, this did not think I was as black as Brown will perform a sclf as a people is di5torted , r1gcan1 on Feb. 13 will them," said Smith, who is Miss c om posed Jc stcppi ng ,tone for Black Connecticut. dramatic -,ant, to reach their goals, "Although I want to win, it's interpretation. ud 1>hc1hcr it is indeed a not that important. This will be Arter graduation ,c ,1000 to bigger things a good experience.'' the drama Brown plans to ~umbling block. juniors major added. But, winning the pursue a career as '" llunter and Tosha pageant. Smith said, would help a professional and ,cniors Depclsha her finance her college actress. Her • ,, nod Deya Smith arc education . ultimate career -.,mcthing they have been Although she races serious goal is to act on a ·1 their entire live, - financial problems, llunter, who daytime soap ;,,onal pageantry. i, representing her state as Miss opera. Thi, year', pageant has Black Pennsylvania, said the Miss Black ig to ,cvcral of the show will go on. Georgia ,11n1,," \rington said. "I lopefolly I will have the Depclsha .rJI ol these contc,tnnts page.int fundrabing money for Thomas has Non to compete in the the competition by the February maintained a 4.0 \mmc., pre I iminaries or deadline.'' lluntcr said. G.P.A for four · entertainment oriented In the talent competition years as a ,aid Arington. llunter will perform, "Do Not broadcast w,,, Black America 1993 llate Mc;• a poem wrillen by her journalism , \\arrcn. a senior younger sister. major. 1-ijuurnalism major, will " As I was growing up, I foll "I feel obligated · the winner al the J. W. ugly," Hunter said. "Because or to keep getting ·Hotel in downtown D. C. my thick lips and thick hair good grades," 11J.n at 7 p.m. people made me feel ugly." Thomas said. 1 bough I had to book my But after she competed in her "Some guys arc . pcarancc, . and did not first pageant, Miss Black Teen intimidated by .all or my pri2cs, I would Pennsylvania. llunter gained a intelligence so I er again," Warre n said. new sense or pride and self don't tell them my ": 11inner will receive an esteem. G.P.A. unless they ,, paid trip to South ·l\ven1y-onc- year-old Tosha ask." ,tudent-run radio station prepares for 20th anniversary record~. cafeteria at 11 :30 a.m., promotional "We're trying to get the public is still suffering from lack or Assistant items will be given away. ready by broadcasting live from the support, concern and efficient M us i c From 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on men's basketball games. We're also transmiuers, according to General Director Wednesday, WHBC will be open for trying to get live DJs at all the Manager Ebonnie Clark. She feels Ben Carter, interested students to sit in on 60 games, give out promotional items that nothing can be done until the IV h 0 minute on-air shows. Participants at half time and even have some whole system is repaired. contacted will include campus organizations parties,'' Blakeney said. "All I want is support from the W HBC and administration, as well as But keeping "the Vibe" alive is School of Communic.11ions. I have alumni to recording artists and record not an easy task. Since WHBC spoken with Dr. Dates, the dean of allcnd the company staff. signed on in 1974. many staffers the School ofCommunications, and celebration. Thursday at 5:30 p.m .. the past and prc.~ent-say the Howard Or. Merrit, the chairperson of the said he is Blackburn game room will be the University administration has been Radio, TV, Film Department, and I looking stage for a bowling tournament indifferent and even unconcerned have their support for a lot or the forward to between the WH BC staff members, about the station's well being. ideas I have planned for the station," celebrating record company artists and staff. In April 1979. Roland Mitchell, Clark said. the station's and winners Crom the WHBC on-air a student who worked al WHBC, The general manager said WHBC progress contest. wrote a lener 10 the Department of needs a yearly budget, more office with former On Friday, promotional items and Radio, 1!:levision and Film in which space, new equipment and bener staff. WHBC paraphernalia will be given he discussed the station's foiling working conditions to rejuvenate "The out on "the Yard" and in Blackburn 1ransmi11ers and asked for the "the Vibe.'' station has Center. department's financial support. "WHBC used to be the place to gotten But according to the staff, "the And in the early I 980s, then advertise campus events and _ _J belier, it Vibe'' will be pulsing long afterthe Program Director Butch Robinson parties. It should be like that now,'' even has a belier staff." said Carter. celebration ends. WHBC voiced his concerns in yet another Clark added. tapes. literature, posters. records By next semester. Clark said and autographed pictures of artists "I just wish there was more support Promotional Director Tracy Austin letter to the department. and involvement from students and said the celebration is just the first "Asof today, WI IBC radio is off WHBC w ill be broadcast who have visited the studios. Along throughout Blackburn Center. More with the display, there will be a student activities," Carter said. step to promoting the station. the air. We have no audience -none "There have been a lot of changes or the dormitories on or off campus disc jockeys, news announcers and At the ,tudios of 830 AM tribute 10 the ~lumni of WI IBC who After next week's activities. in the station over the years, but we arc able to receive our signal," specialty shows will be added to the Feb. 14 marks the day of have prospered in the field or "WHBC 830 AM" should be Jr. have a staff that is very dedic.11ed Robinson wrote on Jan. 28, I 980. program. -for Howard Univers ity's Communications in the Art Gallery branded in the minds of the student and determined to put the station "This facility does not and never In the meantime, flyers and I Vibe. And the staff is of the Armour J. Blackburn body. And students may want to get back to its normal magnitude and has received adequate support from posters will be waving from every i down the days because University Center frorp 10 a.m. involved with the upcoming events. On Tuesday, one or the station's splendor. We're hopeful and the school or University tree, window and door reminding 1Ql, the 14th also marks the until noon. students to "keep it locked to 830 DJs will take you on a journey in confident 1va1 this anniversary will administration. It was incomplete, Jllh anniversary. Later that day, items promoting AM, Howard University's Personal the station and Valentine's Day will time. WHBC will take its students be the best one ever," Austin said. unrealistic and in the long run self DI Monda), Feb. 14. WHBC deMruct;vc. WHBC has no place on Vibe." be given away in the Punchout. back to the days of funk. disco and Austin and Assistant Director or b:I: oft their celebration with tbe School of Communications· list Many WHBC staffers now work old school. Along with this musical Promotions Mia Blakeney arc ahib1t or the station's past or priorities," he added. at WKYS and WHUR, and marathon in the Armour J. determined to increase student ::meat. The exhibit will I istenership. Fourteen years later, the station radio artifacts, air-check Motown, Uptown and Polygram Blackburn University Center NASA to hold video conference at Howard Attention all Faculty Members opportunities 10 conduct BY, Ruby Mays scientific, technological and and students from the e H1lllop Staff Writer commercial research in space." The District of Columbia Space At the program, NASA will Schools of Grant Consortium at Howard explain the importance of a space 1 University will hold a scientific station and their plans for its Dentistry, Divinity and Education: video conference on Thursday, construction. NASA will unveil Feb. 17, in the Howard Un iversity information on how African- Hospi:al Auditorium from J p.m. American scientists, engineers ou are not being represented at the monthly to 3 p.m. This video conference is and students can get involved. sponsored by the DCSGC provides HILLTOP BOAllD MEETINGS. National Aeronautics SA new era of graduate fellowships to and Space discovery will Un iversity students, Administration and is open as our sponsors student travel Your Opinion free to the public. nation, in to scientific con[erence5 The conference is cooperation and provides four and titled, "A New Era of with our stipends for local high Discovery... Plans for international school student tutors. Your Vote Research on the Space partners, The Consortium gives Station." establishes a contests for aspiring William C. 1rar10n, permanent, scientists and is are Important. deputy associate orbiting currently working on administrator for the laboratory in producing a video PLEASE APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE Office of Space Flight, magazine, "Pyramids to says this program w·ill ------Planets." build a strong global relationship Rick Chappell, associate IMMEDIATELY! w ith the Un ited States' director for Science at the NASA international counterparts. Marshall Space Center. will be Contact Student Activities at "A new era of discovery will emceeing this video conference. open as our nation. in cooperation A question and answer session 806-7000 today. with our international partners, is included in the program to give establishes a permanent, orbiting a belier understanding to students. laboratory in space," Traflo~ said. Yolanda Williams, assistant to "The space station will provide DCSGC Director Joshua Halpern, researchers with unprecedented says students must not miss an , ' . . • THE HILLTOP Febrluary 11,11 , A6 e . . ~ Defending afrocentr1c1tl ln last week's edition of The proud. embracing those foregone wbito,,,- HILLTOP, an article by Mr. What I do take issue with, can we begin to fathom 1yrone Pickens Jr. appeared in however, is Mr. Pickens' blanket legacies for posterity should~, l THE HIL1L1'0P which he condemned criticism of afrocentricity as other words, we h11·c . afrocentricity as being "shallow lacking any merit as a tool ~or enormous responsibility o(~ and destructive." Among the few reclaiming a sense of huma01ty the link between future andi:i. Since 1924 items that I could appreciate in among black people in the status Everything we ever hope ~ ~ this article is that it reinforced my quo. I could not help fe~li~g, means that everything wcdol'I belief that, as blacks, we truly run particularly when I read his .. matters. the gamut on ideological thinking. .call upon afrocentrists.... t o In this view, afroceotricitJ Freedo,n of Speech Mr. Pickens begins his essay realize t.bat (they] are a negative mode of thought to be pa with a chastisement, plausibly so, element of this University... ," as after across racia.l or any of a "variant" of Afrocentrism if, perhaps a chapter of the Kiq< demographical lines. II does11t;1f ~ for so,ne that, as with other "isms" people bad opened up on Howard s entail rewriting history CJ! ,po subscribe to, misinterprets or campus. At this point it _becomes inventing math. Rather, ii~ On November29 1993 Khalid Abdul Muhammed, Senate or perhaps the President of the United States redefines basic premises in order necessary to once again try at erasing any lingering silly~!) former national Spokesn'ian of the Nation of Islam to dismiss Hollings? . to prqmote harmful agendas. Also defining this catch-all buzzword, that our history began in~ made some very unpleasant comments about Jewish HoUings has been reported of say111g a lot of other valid among his points is his "afrocentricit y." It encumbers us to investigti ,n< people the Pope and white people in South Africa. offensive comments, but as far as the. Senate, the criticism of those who would Dr. Asante offers us guidance past other cultures. We 'n Natura'11~ the people who were subjects of these Jewish community, the Pope and the white ix:ople of present erroneous "black on the subject in his work titled common splendor that m1:1: I commen~ by Muhammed were offe~de?. ~ile !he So· •th ~frica are co_ncern~so what. It's l_il:e this. versions" of history as a means to Afrocentricity. Here, he proposes praised and common v.-ound!.,_ Jewish community openly showed the1r dissa11sfact1on There 1s a system m Amenca that every c1tn:en is foster pride in black children. I to create, through historical we must heal. Let ii no loogr:'1 s with the comments, there hasn't yet been a respo!1se aware of called "~ou~le stand~r,d." It doesn't _appear might mention here that history exploration and present day mistaken for merely a M)k ~ from the ½.tican or the white citizens of South Afnca. 10 the U.S. Conshtullon, but 11 s the norm, 11 s the lessons throughout my pre-college discernment, an elevated sense of dress or baseless iconoclasin.bj ' The Jewish community wanted an apology. They standard and it's not fair. . . . school years only taught me that our connection with African it instead be recognized asatlif{o wanted Muhammed silenced. They wanted Minister What Sen. Hollings said 1s accepted as. fnendly blacks came to the U.S. as slaves heritage. The heart of the matter, of mind that combines pr~ Louis Farrakhan, leader of the NOi to dismiss (get rid jokes. Besides, he's P.U:' of the system. He 1s one ~f and that, in the '60s, Dr. Martin he tells us, is in recognizing in our humility and purpose. lib< oO Muhammed. And according 10 reports by The "the boys." What Khalid Abdul Muhamm~d says_1s Luther King Jr. led the Civil day to day consciousness that I hope Mr. Pickcn1;; Washington Post the Jewish community partially got unacceptable and must not be tolerated. He 1s a racist Rights Movement. Reference to millions have gone before us to appreciate these commcn11 fXC what they wanted. . and must be s_ile~ced. Right? ~rong! . the black presence in U.S. history bring us where we are now, and their main intent on en~r But it wasn't enough. They weren't yet satisfied. Th~ 0Jnst11ut1?n of the Umted States of Amenca was erroneously played down in that being so, we must value our more afrocentric thinkc~ Aixr" Farrakhan did not disagree with Muhammed's sanct1hes the right to _freedom of speech and the textbooks. Mr. Pickens is, own self-worth. In turn, we must those devoted afroceotris~ tfi; comments that were made at a college in New Jersey, expression, even the_ media, _10 whom we should all nonetheless, correct in alluding also value our worth as a there, I got your back. .; so the Jewish community wanted Farrakhan dismissed be so grateful fo~ the1r extens1~ t~am co"'.erage of the that history lessons should be collective, in every sense. The by otner black leaders. Leaders such as Kwcisi yet another public, externally mst!gated_dISagreement based solely on fact. And the fact urgency here is indisputable. What Natalie F. Bridgewartr 1 \ti Mfume, chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus (quarrel) among black leaders. It 1s re_mmISCCnt of the is, we have many black heros in also follows this philosophy is that English major. h• and Jesse Jackson were disappointed in the actions coverage when Malcolm X and EhJah Muha~mad our history of whom we can be only by fully acknowledging and gr taken by Farrakhan; however, it is not yet known if the publically split. _Let's not forge_t the full page ad m t~e ~------le! coalition among black leaders will break. New York Times (comphments of the An11- lot Just four montns ago, Farrakhan, along with Defamation League),onecan read, word-for-word the lei Benjamin Chavis, chairman of the NAACP and statement made by the NOi leader; ~nny !hough. No la: Kweisi Mfume, made a united front in an effort to coverage or ads about the good ol comedian Senator 0 work together for the rights of black Americans. from the South...... 'nl Now let's turn 10 another episode in America- Yes, eve~y Amencan c1112.en_ has their Fifth Sen. Ernest F. Hollings made a statement in December Amendment nghts, but what does 11 mat1e_r when a about Africans to "get a good square meal rather than group ofpeople can have more use of those nghts than eating each other." To the black community that was other groups of people? a very offensive statement. Is it possible to ge1 the When competition takes an unhealthy turn After classes one Friday, as I Harding's zealous ambition really Therefore, as far as we know they rushed in the inclement weather intrigued me. Everyone in have no reason to want to hurt toward the Shaw-Howard America is familiar with the another skater except to advance University Metrorail stop, I gave a Nancy Kerrigan/Tbnya Harding Tonya's career. ID cursory glance to the copy of The incident. Every major news service My point is this: We need to ,r HILLTOP that I carried. As I has covered this story since its instil I in ourselves and our children 10 boarded the train, still drenched inception. I think Americans put from their birth, that doing one's ~1 from the precipitation, I removed too much emphasis on being the best does not involve cheating or Ill my coat so it could dry. Then I took best. I believe adamantly that ·otherwise manipulating the IP a seat and relaxed to read The competition is healthy when it outcome. We need to teach our - HILCTOP. I came across the article builds character and strengthens children that jealousy and duplicity "'lb be the best." I scrutinized the the soul. are bad character traits. We need to - article and began to contemplate Competition is unhealthy when teach them that there will always " on what "best" means to me. I was it provokes a competitor to commit be someone more talented or u thinking of various adjectives, but insidious acts and machinations in gifted, but what counts is giving a order to be "the best." Indubitably, one's best effort. Hunting, I wasn't satisfied. I referred to my 1, pocket dictionary for assistance. I think Tonya Harding my have maiming or killing competitors According to Webster's, best is participated in the Machiavellian will not make one a winner, but a defined as, ''the superlative of plot to eliminate Nancy Kerrigan sore loser. Always remember that I: good, meaning of the most from the competition. Why else there is a winner in all of us. 1 excellent sort; surpassing all would Shane Stant (mercenary), [ others." Satisfied with that Shawn Eckardt (bodyguard) and Gregory Small is a junior in the b definition, I resumed my reading Jeff Gillooly (ex-husband) become College ofArts & Sciences. of the article. involved in a scheme to hurt The article about Tonya Kerrigan? These aren't ice-skaters. Bobbitt: Justice served It is hard for me to contain the jerk thought he had the right to because laws arc profoundly rooted joy I feel about the outcome of the treat me that w-dy that I probably in the patriarchal tradition. Besides, Lorena Bobbitt trial. I think it is the would not stop al cutting his penis her religious beliefs, the foundation We W11L,COMt; You" Ln-rut• AND COMM.N'Ta first real evidence of a substantial off, but off with his other head, too. of her existence, discouraged it. t change in attitude toward the It is easy to say that Lorena could Like any living, feeling creature THE H/LLTOPWIELCOM•s YOUR YIEW8 O N A N Y PUBLJC ISSUlt. FACULTY. ADMINISTRATOflS.tt,V'~ STUDENTS AND ALUMNI ARI! ENCOURAGED TO a HARII: THEIR ORIGINAL IOCAa A N O OPINIONS. treatment of women by men in have gotten out of the marriage if who is backed into a corner and W E PUBLISH O N LY MA TC RIAL ADDR&SSED TO us. WE ROUTI N ELY EDIT LETT'ERS P'OA .,... er •C personal relationships. Had the she wanted to, but Lorena was who feels her life is threatened, she COAAl!CT ERRORS OP' STYLI!, SPE.LLINO AND P,UNCTUATION . L CTTCAS AS WCLL AS COMMCNTAJUU N'1f'~ 811!'. TYPED AND SIGNED, COM PLllTIC WITH FULL ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE N UM8&JII. outcome been different, another raised as many of us were, believing lashed out at the object of her THE OPINIO N S BXPRl!SSl!D ON THI! EDITORIAL PAGE o,r TH« HILLTOP AR& SOLELY THE v1n1d' travesty of justice as outraj!eous as that deep down, her husband was a torture -John Bobbitt's penis. So THE EDIT·ORIAL BOARD, AND DO N OT N ICCIESSAJIII LY flltf'LECT T HE OPIN ION S Of' HOWARD UNIYIIRSl",l'fl""' ADMINISTRATION, THE HIL£.TOP BOARD OR THl!t STUDENTS, the persecution ofAnita H1U would good man who would love, honor be it. PLEA.SI!: ADDRESS Ll!TTBRS AND COMMENTS TO: have taken place. Women should and protect her for the rest of her I will agree that she was EDITORIAL EDITOR have demanded respect for life. As many ,vomen do, Loreaa temporarily insane when she did it THE HILLTOP 2251 S H &RMAN AYE, N . W . themselves and from others long gave John the benefit of the doubt because it was an impulsive, WA9HINOTON, D.C. 20059 before Lorena Bobbitt made when he first started mistreating unusual and heinous tiling to do, but PHONE: (202) 808-11888 headlines. T think Lorena's only her and made excuses for him when I will also agree that John had it (or mistake was in throwing her he began to do bad things. Why? something like it) coming to him. husband's penis out the window so Because she loved him. Let it be known that what goes ( that it could be found and re That kind of love used to seem around, eventually comes around, attached. stupid to me, but it doesn't anymore and women all over the world are [ Some men are now saying that because now I realize that loving beginning to \vake up. I they are paranoid and arc steeping someone isn't stupid; not knowing Save the Elektra Complex, we're t on their stomachs because of what how to receive love without taking envious of the respect, power and Lorena did-and they should. They advantage of it, ISi Some men have autonomy men are able to grasp in l THE HILI.IOP are afraid that the women they are proceeded to characterize ,vomen's the world. We used 10 be satisfied abusing will suddenly realize it and loving, caring and ~ving nature as with husbands who were doctors rebel. Men who arc not abusive a condition of stupidity or naivete, and lawyers, but now we strive to Otesa Middleton, Editor-in-Chief aren't afraid because their women especially if those feelings are not be doctors and lawyers with all the would not have reason to do mutual. But really, a lot of self rights, privileges and properties something like that to them. It is hatred is going on when a man thereof. We have seen that it is not Larry W. Brown, Managing Editor Sharmarra Turner, Production Managtr , absurd to think that Lorena just cannot accept and respect these the penis that makes the man, for Portia Bruner, Campus Editor Leonard Newman, Production Assistant , decided that it was a good day to cut feelings from a ,voman even though John is still a biological man Keisha Brown, Assistant Campus Editor Sharonda Starks, Production Assistant , off John's penis and throw it out the he does not share them. Some men without it. Instead, ,ve recognize the Valarie Williams, Tompo Editor ThMara Holmes, Copy Desk Chief window. Most people who act that must feel as though their natural strength of heart and courageous Bashaan Prewitt, Editorial Editor A. Shahnaaz Davidson, Copy Editor way have been provoked and slate, divested of money, power and spirit that manhood represents. provoked - I think she was. prestige, isn't enough to warrant Women possess that same heart Omowale Elson, Interoational Editor Randilyn Lord, Copy Editor I don't know how many of you love and affection. and spirit, but our femininity Michael Browne, Pulse Editor Karen Stewart, Copy Editor have been the victim of physical These men do not believe they soothes some of the rough edges. Monica Lewis, Sports Editor Charles Emory, Photography Editor abuse by someone who you are worthy of soft kisses, warm Manhood is not better than Ayoka Campbell, Local Editor Torry Savage, Photo Assistant voluntarily gave your love and life hugs and pleasant conversation womanhood, just different. Let Ealena Callender, National Editor Vladimir Leveque, Head Artist to. I haven't, but I cannot say that I because they haven't asked for it or those differences be celebrated and never will. I would like to think that paid a price to $Cl it. These same respected so that both can go forth I would never stand for being men think love IS a commodity and prosper. slapP.ed, kicked, yelled at, something to be bought and sold, Stephen Watkins, Business Manager hunuliated and sodomized by a but some women don't. Lorena man I chose to love. But if I did, I strikes me as someone who just Alliso11 Co11011 is a Howard Jean-Claude Pierre, Assistant Business Manager Kevin Armstead, Advertising Manager would hope that someday I ,vould wanted to be bugged, kissed and University student. Rose Jones, Office Manager Aiesha Powell, Assistant Ad. Manager snap out of it. Furthermore, If I did protected. She was confused by and snap out of it, I would be so angry afraid of John's abuse. She sought and disgusted at the fact that some legal separation, but to no avail ◄ -- 1, 1994 ,.,ry 11, 1994 THE HILLTOP A7 ~ SOuls at our be.1n \.).)e m\.l!,t re.,...ember t,\bt w e i the being Em.brace a dedicated are or\91f\a\l~ Att, Cbl'IS--nOt l past. A£r,cb1\ Arnc,-i<:ti<'S. to be onow student governinent \ ity is a making friends within the University, one of our goals as we attempt to terned ~ srudents -ocali.ze their establishin!J political ties, obtaining become graduates of Howard Other -« bck of suppon for [the resume builders and receiving pay Universit)\ One of the ways we can es not l University Student checks. For the first time in years, wc start is by supponing sister Jennifer's or re. ~·11 action.s, I fuel an array have a HUSA administration that is nacho sales, buying Aaron's fruit and means n-Iam first, happy (thrilled, dedicated 10 doing what it believes purchasing clothing i1erns from our 101ions o.t 10 many students still care (with the support of hundreds of brothers on Sixth Street. We can ndage. fulllhC University and how students) is right for the student body conlinue by becoming entrepreneurs ate the ,oll'l10icethcirconcerns. As and the community. Of course 12,000 ourselves and hoping that Howard have students didn·1 agree with them but University and its students will offer us t be J11i ka A.M. Magee 12.000 students did not vote. either. us the same support. ds tb:it Granted, we may not all agree with Jus1 a~ the truSA administration 1ger be :1 Jeadct I am reminded of the demands proposed by our leaders, rcali7.ed that progress cannot be made yle of • .i hopelessness by students especially the more controversial until al least one person begins to ;zll'~nts seem to feel that issues of changing the University move forward, we must realize the m. Let ;[ni,mity is the way it is and a s tate name and reopening the University same. We must each take l,solutcly nothing wc can do Charte~ but we must all agree that responsibility for the state of our pride, .9->why try. &1udent voices are finally being heard oommuni1y and our Universi1y - ,..cd by my feelings of because student leaders are standing stop criticizing and dividing. and 1s can -.~ and hope arc feelings of up for studcntS. The CIUTCnt HUSA realize the _power that exists within us its for - Kelly outlines her new plan for the District C I'm insulted and I'm humil- have been renovated and remodeled. 'lbuth Advwy Board member Angle was with the "war again.st violcnre," she JA conccnuatcd on the >ooth. 11b) Kelly showed her appreciation to her Williamson, a junior at H.G. \\bodson fuilcd 10 mention her proposal to increa'iC THE HlllTOP HIGHLIGHTS sales taX from percent to percent and disagrcc;'sa~Gail StJW()rtCtS. '"lbu, our cili2cns, have really High School, agrees that the mayor 6 8 B.1Jre:~ the p06Sible increase in parking lees. D.C., refumng to Kelly s mlled up your sleeves to help ITlOYC us misundell,tood the difficulties that she and many of her peers actually H<,,ve.,.c,; she does plan to propoo: a SW against violence. "lfshett~BY, 11'1 i>rward," Kelly said. some of Oic zooing laws, I'd l'at HilltOI The violence plaguingD.C., especially cncountec But she said she fi.:els positiw million increase in fisci.l year 1994 to the 10 work with tlic youth." A in the schools, was the topic of her about the mayor reaching out 10 the city council. address. The audience, which was filled youth. Kelly pleaded to the public Other supponas ~ that it's time bra war again.st violence, optimism in Kelly's ~h aue~ with many Kelly supponers, applauded ''I think if the people commit D.C. ';'.SSI_! themsclws, like they really need to be and she asked everyone to enlist. Kelly on numerous occasions during the Kevin Monroe, a poli1i':al Prt:S!' speech, showing signs of approval and commiucd in the way that she's asking reJi,'ITcd to W>rld w.ir II using the Uncle IOR BIACX HlsroRY MONIH Sam needs you slogan, pleading "Aunt niajoi; said that all Kelly i> il'>bi ntho~: trust that significant changes will come i>rtheircommitmenl, then I think it will support er. be fine. I'm glad that (Kelly] \\Qke up Sharon nccds you!' the budget tn.,"!llCndouM:,. downsizing soon. . "As loog as [Kelli!• iota~ and saw the Light ... and is really trying In Kelly ·s propo,cd budget, 6,345 position<;, and C\'en conducting The mayor said Oiat bci>re her term. Ely Ramonlca Rice to do something. " Williamson said. she plans 10 redevelop each of the area 10 rnaJ:e an ~fbrt to helpru !Ir Clint• Htll1op Staff Writer stings and making an-esis within the she thought she undcr.;tood the many obstacles that teen-age~ fucc on a daily In Kelly's address, she schools, increase accountability, SOm.:tJmCS II takes longer lh.-c I policcdcprutrnent, which presented the realiz.c. She admiucd that ~ 'fbeY ''teS we can and yes we will" is the basi.s; howcve~ she realiz.cd that she did reminded the audience of D.C's positive sucngthen the cwriculum and n."31Tlp _,_.. ,,. and she . doing work• slogan fi>r Dislrict of Columbia Mayor D.C. government with many problems. the deteriorating buildings in the school Despitelhcsccutbad - NATIONAi A • -::-;-:-----;;--;:;;--;-:;--:------=----=-----=-:---::r======:- ' ;linton, civil rights groups rally behind TI-m H IU.TOP HIGHUGHTS od . . ·she o ·s g0nna ~sistant Attor11ey General nominee ~~ negotiated a landmark lending case :iclaration practiced, Pa1rick has litigated an The late Thurgood Marshall lidN.James against Bay Bank, will lead I.he Civil extensive number of civil and founded the NAACP LDF to right lighten Up icSWI Wrtter Righ1s Division's fight to eliminate corporate cases, according to a past discriminations through legal IOR BI.AO< HlsroRY MONIH have lime bank lending discrimination. .:tf 1wo controversial failed White House press release. action . According lo the director of I.he -~s 10 fill the office of As a spokesman for the Rainbow Wade said while working at LDF !X!)l'CSSC(j NAACP's Washington Bureau, Coalition, Vice-President Jesse that Patrick specialized in litigated •IJII Attorney General, foraricw Wade Henderson, the NAACP :c,l Ointon hopes his new Jackson Jr. commended the cases for greater access 10 vo1cr strongly supports Patrick's registration and against I.he death ~llt\al L Patrick, will pass president's choice of an attorney Medgar Evers' al sciC11ce nomination and confirmalion who understands the need for penalty because of its historical .tOU> confirmation hearings king ilri.s 1 because of his numerous legal progressive measures to ensure 1hat unequal application to minorities. credenlials. Patrick, who grew up assassin convicted \.scrvative factions derailed everyone's civil liberties are ·'Pat.rick is a fine lawyer with a protected. cccnomically disadvantaged on the 11wo previous nominees. keen understanding of civil rights "There could be no better time South side of Chicago, attended Jbelcd Lani Guinicr, who after 30 years and constitutional law. His asiute or person to appoint as Assistant Harvard College on scholarship and d••th Patrick a1 I.he NAACP political judgment will now give Auorney General for civil rights. graduated cum laude. After working Defense and Educational and traveling through Sudan and Studies Department civil rights a new area of focus such Patrick has a track record of Br. Tasha M. White · the quota queen, and as lending discrimination, insurance aggressive enforcement of civil Nigeria as a Michael Clark Chairman Russell Adams, t)Xd h(r writings as too left Hilltop Staff Writer time was not detriment 10 the ~in redlining and voting rights," rights," Jackson Jr. said. Rockefeller ThlVeling Scholar for a = Senn I D.C. corporation counsel Henderson said. After graduation from Harvard year, he returned 10 Harvard for Law Shorlly after case. "The point is 1ha1 1he , when: a • Pa110n withdrew his name As a partner in the Boston law Law School, Palrick turned down School. midnight on June 12, 1963, system can respond if the occurred. . 1•-u discovered that he did firm of Hill & Barlow where Gov. offers from top law firms to join the Even afier moving to the private NAACP leader Medgar Ever, people keep pushing it to official~ l! William F. Weld and former NAACP LDF in New York Cit}, sector, Patrick continued 10 work on was shol in Jackson. respond." Adams said. "The d SIUclent~ : oonfirmed by the Senate's governor Michael S. Dukakis once where he acquired his vasl cases for the NAACP LDF and has Mississippi. But it was nol ~ Committee, Patrick, who experience in civil rights litigalion. taken on numerous pro bono cases. until 30 vears later, on Feb. 5. real heroes in this case are that his· assassin. Byron De those who kepi it alive:· La Beckwilh, was convicted For three decades, Evers' ,y and sentenced to life in widow Myrlie continued 10 ~ongress introduces legislation pri~on. push the system. She kept Thirty years ago. conslant contact with the lesigned to curb television violence Mcdgar Evers was a leading district altorney when new figure in the civil rights evidence appeared. Evers hungry," in the Rayburn House Office program. release issued Jan. 31 of this year. movcmenl. From 1954 until even allowed her husband's -iaJonea Building on Feb. 1. Also present "Giving a warning to parents "Responsible" scheduling does his death, Evers headed the body to be exhumed for an ,phomorc · S1aff Writer were U.S. Sen. Paul Simon (D· is good as long as i1 is not going not address the real problem, NAACP in - · autopsy. ·nee, said ILL.) and Rep. Edward Markey 10 be vague - when they say according to professor Rudolph Mississippi as Aflcr gelling away wilh o would ,•.Jr elementary education (D-MA). Simon supporls cable's 'Mature Audience,' mature in Lutter. Loller, assistant professor !he field Several · S1icey Mahoney says she independent monitoring of what way?" S1ephanic Camp, a of Communica1ions Law in the sccrclary. He murder twice, witnesses said Beckwith tould run !irst-hnnd what TV violence on TV, and Markey senior political science major, School of Communica1ions, said protested against believed that ,er major cs i n do to the mind of a supports the use of legislation, if inquired. the time in which a program is segregation, that Beckwith r Chicago he could gel He: 2-year-old nephew necessary. Once parcnls have identified a aired will have little effect in organized often bragged vho don'1 NAACP units, awav with ii .Jacra~h dummy doll used Tony Cox is chairman and chief program as too violent, 1hcy can homes where parents are working tty much and foughl for about killing again. Several : belt commercials for executive officer of Showlime program their television lo block lale hours. )r have to voting rights in Evers. witnesses said hers. For ~,s and commenced to Networks Incorporated and the broadcast through Viewer "It can·1 hurt, but youngsters Jackson, thal Beckwith m Station fo head, arms and legs chairman of NCTA's Sa1ellitc Discretion Tuchnology. arc watching TV all the time Mississippi. It was often bragged c. you arc Network Commi1tce. He Viewer Discrclion Tuchnology because parents arc out trying 10 Thice in Beckwith's about killing , which is . ,luted laughing as he described NCTA's role in curbing is better known on Capitol Hill as make a living." Luller said. 1964, Beckwith, behavior that Evers. So it life since Jibe doll's body around. I TV violence as giving TV the V-chip 'violence chip). The industry would like to a while w a s :. I won·1 .: Ibis was horrible, and I audiences more of a decisive role Markey, chairman of the House educate 1hc parents, teachers and suprcmaciH. ultimately led Bcckwilh's behavior that m plained : 1 siqer I.hat he gets this in what they watch. Tolecommunications and Finance children on violence through stood trial. Both to his or from watching violent "The cable programmers have Subcommittee along with Rep. Viewer Education Programs. trials were made conviction. ultimately led why the ith my 17-year-old united to lead the television Jack Fields (R-Toxas) introduced "Poor folks know just as much up of all-white 10 his midnight. · I io believe lhal lhe industry in 1hc effort to combat V-chip legislation making it as rich folks 1hat [violence] is no male juries, and conviction. Adams also c enough the epidemic of violence in mandatory for television good," Lutter said. both trials ended ..:: on TV is affecting our attributes the conviction to :ve nue 10 America," said Cox. "We are manufaclurers 10 include a V-chip However, Lutter commends the with hung-juries. ·!lid \fahoney, of lhe rising changes in racial attitudes thal ing Metro ··:s of the Federal taking action to give viewers in all television se1s. If the government and the cable By 1969. his murder charge was dismissed. have occured over the past 30 ,id. ~,nicaiions Commission more control over what I.hey arc Tolcvision Violence Reduction industry for working together to After new evidence was years. de nts can watching, and, on a long term Through Parental Empowerment handle the issue of violence on ro buses, her organizations tha1 found, the case was reopened '"The system is nol Act is passed, televisions issued TV. Simon 100 applauds the 1ing hours ;.e is affecting young basis, seeking to reduce the level in 1990. and Beckwith was perfec1,- he says. and "racial ::, of gratuitous violence on after a certain date set by industry's work. He con1ended indicted by a grand jury. change is somclhing that takes 1hoy Americans share television. We strongly believe Congress will have a built-in V that TV violence can be handled In 1991 Beckwith awhile." ·cy's concern !hat TV these self-administered measures chip. without government intervention. pleaded innocent 10 the But despite 1he long .x: bas a negative impac1 will eliminate the need for "I have always felt that a rating "We're turning a corner in our murder charge. Then he balllc for jus1icc to prevail, legislation." system combined with blocking culture. We've begun lo recognize Adams says "the family has r. incense, :..irtn. The direc1 result of appealed to the Mississippi Voices Against Violence listed technology is the best route for all the harmful effects of excessive, the satisfaction 1hat what mdsofR, ;y ,iolcnce protests by Supreme Court in 1992 to parties. It protects programmers'. glamorized violence. rm pleased dismiss the charge because should of happened in the first n the CD 111:1d lobbyists is Congress' nine sleps that NCTA, •arty bas 1-800-KAP-TEST ingApril •ling lhal il'i'-..--r~ ,....,.,.,... ' >of 1h11 • ver key ruion. suppo rt ======.! ~ Eastern - .idents, is xt South COME TO JAMAICA 8 DAYS AND 7 NIGHTS lhe Me cy of ; l the I I Ji the .ng off. MAY 18-25, 1994 an I sons recent ,ruch i by the or Part)t a bas anies, ,gar milk e m also led the ,. retail ,ma LEAD ONL't' $550.00 :nt LFADERSIIIP EDUCATION /\ND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAtvl rnment's I l,eetl is on the H OWARD UNIVERSITY of 1ies Department of Political Science ouldnol Presen ts: Workshop IV FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (202) 667-2086 r on Feb Guest Speaker: Rev. Walter Fauntroy al that nucleaf more Howard University SPONSORED BY: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENQINEERS cation, Undergr aduate Libr ary Lecture I !all refullY •onfusini ,y • Monday , February 14, 1994 ions it · the flJliS 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. on , last ;entlY ird (ThC DEVELOPING T OMORROW'S LEADERS .. 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McDuffie and his girlfriend of In the subdued lights of her dorm Boseman said she "Most people do it a little over two years, Heavenly ii lb! dJ:m: of lhi5 \\WCl; room, freshman A11kim "Kim" believes her rela1ion because they're bored Shipp, a fourth year music major, ,l,lriliboolyAfric:m Brown sat one Saturday evening ship wilh Barnell has or they wan1 10 cxper mutually came to the agreement to • M,C ln'ltX their marlc in with her boyfriend of three years. become more soli d i men t, but sex abstain from sex. as11dl ~ lc:dcrs The two gazed into each other's because of their deci- shouldn't be an exper "This [abstinence] is 1he safest iment," Miller con and most ultimate form of pro1ec- J,rl..'<11, Kv.\!Si Mfum:, eyes as only lovers do. Such sug sion 10 wait. gestive tunes as "Sc~ Mc" and "I "Sex is a crutch. It 's cluded. 1ion from sexually transmined dis 1Lrn;b. Lrui<; Farrakhan and Don't Sec Nothing Wrong (With A easy 10 be physical Sabrina Wilson, a eases and pregnancy," McDuffie ,1b,\:.v Br.m. :unoog are,,;, Lillie Bump and Grind)," played wi1h someone," said 23 year-old political continued. "I've seen what preg softly in the background. Boseman. "But it's science major, agreed nancy has done to my friends, and ~~ 'til.i:n IJ-c lOOll ks. Ir.iv.• They inched closer 1ogcther. hard to really spend with Miller, in that I don't want to have any added JrGiticir!UdX::tl i&xqi,:,,, They hugged. 'lltey kissed. But in quali1y 1ime 1oge1her people consider prac- responsibilities while I' m in illlllU:K A, a nsil~ lhcy an instant, they pulled apart, each and just talk. Remain 1icing abs1inence to school." 111'3) b'a fuwregn:m reminding the other "to have the ing abstinent has defi be unusual. Shipp agreed that abstinence is cab',v.roarc ~ 10 a=p1 streng1h to wail until the wedding nitely helped our rela "Many people say protecting her from unwanted prob E night." tionship grow deeper." that it 's ROI cool to be lems, and added that, by sleeping pi¥nlCITY 11¥: tach. 'i> Sound unreal in 1his modern age According to Bose a virgin and thal around, one leaves a part of himself ml future ..,J;,;,.., ;mot .,.,.._ of easy sc, among college s1u man, ahs1inence has you're not normal, or herself with every individual he lt"f thank )OU and fXlY lnb dents? also made her confi but I think abstaining or she come into contac1 with, ,a:L Not for some Howard students dence in Barnett from sex keeps a per which, she said, damages a person who arc determined to buck 1hc stronger. son from losing self both spiritually and emotionally. trend and arc qui1e sa1isfied with not "If 1 know 1hat he respcct," Wilson said. Sam Hodges, a senior television going "all the way." can have the self-con- She added that she production major, said sex can pre• "I have 100 much going for me trol now, then I know now gets more ven1 one from seeing what his or to get caught up with having to he'll keep it when we respect from guys her partner has to offer. worry about catching a disease or get married," she whom she refused "Basically, you're se1tling for gelling pregnant," Brown said. explained. !!!!!~~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!=-~....:;;=====:=I sex to years ago. ")bu physical gratification and not trying Brown, whose boyfriend ofthree "There's always temptation," said requirement for a rela1ionship," she actually get treated like a lady, as to get to know 1he person as a years is also a Howard student. Barrett, a senior economics major. said, "In order 001 to be tempted, I opposed to an object" whole," Hodges said, "By abstain plan, 10 wait un1il marriage before "Especiall y a~ 1he relationship make it a point to date only Chris- Wilson elaborated that those ing, you're not compromising your indulging in any sexual activity. grows s1rongcr. We've made it for 1ians." who choose to go out and sleep s1andards. You're geuing what you "1 believe that it·,. good to wait two years and, hopefully, we'll be Freshmen Nicole Smi1h• and with numerous people around cam- wanl spiri1ually, as well as emo m a r • Lisa Miller• say religion is not 1hc p u ss ______tionally," for marriage," said the biolo - -- -~-~ - gy major. "I know that -- sole purpose for their decisions to Both McDuffie and be abstinent. The two say their Hodges agree that MOO' there arc 01her things that I' ll decisions arc not abnor people mis ICISagi>. Ijt1ll thouglt do wrong mal ones, but t a ken I y confuse fflZll. \\'hen I won. I was in life, ra1her ~ love n: ·•1m I fa:t. I was unhappy c~ in my ~ bu t5y,1!'!.(rntine 's 'Day Sweet e,f!:[1~ .£['!:!lun~qca!,£~ aret~£~t!!£! IkB:. 1lnt'~ m:,· dlx:isial. _1he ee• ..:. r: ' t.t ... nc. • '"Ol-nJ ner toL rt1.lu. ~txm.B: I lila.: hcM: I am "' know he a.,e me anJ I t>Vl"I> m He reepecte me.· rim~· \',1le • ne'• Di,y otl a&t roUl' - ,..__------;;;;;;;;;;_,.w r.;.a;.a:;.a.a:. ~~ MJ.~ P roet, writer wants to elevate black films to new level Mainor said That is why he is currently 10 be pimps 10 ==-==------~ M a i n o r a Clinton and writing the screenplay for the have fine stressed. THE HIUTOP HIGHLIGHTS Mrs. Gore both motion picture "First," based on homes and "Everyone commended him the lives of seven young men who cars.'' has the for his efforts 10 fou nded the Alpha Phi Alpha Because right to say clean up the big Fraternity al Cornell University in the Beta what they screen. 1906. chapter of want unless 0 The These "Seven Jewels," as they Alpha Phi it is president has arc called by the men of Alpha Phi A lpha is demeaning taken a stand by Alpha, were George Biddle Kelley, located at a n d restructuring the Henry Arthur Callis M.D., Charles H o w a r d disrespects ant i -drug Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinde University, women." program," Jones, Nathanial Alison Murray, Mainor came Mainor IOR BlAO<. HlsroRY MONIH Mainor said. Robert llarold Ogle and Vcrtner 10 the District has been "He also signed Woodson Th1,dy. to collect advocating the Brady Bill, Mainor said he could have much of his change in thought. and his healthcare plan will help wriiten about anyone who made a historical data the film 1'1ta HOWell I le added that the only reason those in drug treatment programs.'' positive contr ibution to the from the industry )laff Wrrter violent lilms are bought so quickly Mainor added that Tipper Gore African-American community, but Moor I and- since the l'oll)•One-ycar-old award by production companies is has shown her commitment to his he chose these men because they Sp i n gar n 1970s, and because violence sells. Mainor said R es ca r ch Rayfer Mainor he said he ~ poet and writer Rayfor message by trying to eliminate showed strength and courage. \binor has joined several problems in society erupt because violent lyrics from hard-core These seven men also chose Center. w i I I ti figures, including many African-American youths arc music. education as a bencr way of life. Although this writer's main focus continue to do so. j1,r.11Clin1on and Tipper Gore, deceived by lilms like "New Jack 1lis commitment to change in the " Instead of looking at glorilicd is the depiction of violence in films, "I think collecting guns for cash Cit)," which glamori1e "blad.-on he also states some concerns over is a helpful effort that may or may le .:u,adc hl portray African film industry has led him to black pimps and pushers, I chose 10 hlack" crime. write about ,even young men who the use of violence in the music not make some major changes," r, in more rcspccthc roles encoumgc otha African-American Mainor said. "But if someone has 'n industry "A movie h nothing but writers and producers to create a all became successful in their own industry. six guns and turns in just one, then :aim X" i, the only quality Hollywood, so after a person gets ne" type of film. Mainor said he right," Mainor said. "We don't have "Censorship has its place," I 1-_,m •93 that I can thinl. of shot, they can gel up and go home," realized it was also his Mainor said. "But if you shoot r-nJ)Cd a positive image," responsibility 10 make a I to'-'id after a few seconds of some child [in the real world), they contribution to upgrade the movie African cinema comes to Washington I don't get back up." industry. Aloys, played by Moustapha Diop, Oumy (Fatou Keita), during one I BY, B. Mike Young announces his father's death. In the poignant moment in the fi lm. Hilltop Staff Wr~er next scene, a surprising plot twist The initial meeting between the Al the Biograph Theatre in unfolds: Guelwaar's dead body had Catholics and the Muslims turns Georgetown, a variety of critically been stolen from the morgue. violent, as the Muslims exclaim acclaimed noncommercial films On the surface, the plot is that the C11holics are "atheists,'' l come and go, but last week somewhat silly. However, director and that their burial was "Guclwaar" visited the theater. and producer Ousmane Sembcnc traditional. They refuse to believe "Guelwaar," a portrait of docs a spectacular job turning the that Guelwaar's body is actually Senegalese culture, revolves movie into a social satire and buried in their cemetery. The around the mysterious death and political allegory, while providing religious clash is of such disappearance of, Pierre Henri a deep insight into traditional magnitude that the two villages Sln't"t-n•Soui Dear Lo\'l'Sick. religion. arc ready to engage in a physical Birds do it, llCCS do I GUYS do 1L why can't T h,oune , who is also called haYc I h gc pr em, D\a}bc )'OU can b Ip It turns out that because of banlc. The district commissioner am n lo,c w11h lV,'O f) ,neither on )oU? "lbu arc not mam IO c11hcr of thC5C men, r... Guelwaar, the Noble One . negligence, Guclwaar's body is is finally called into the picture to about the other. J•ac thml., that he Ls my nor nrc )OU cn_gagro-un!cs.s there is something As the story evolves, the viewer :::' senle the dispute, and the two nun, and I don't h.-r,c the hc3It 10 tell them )tiu'rc not say11c I[ )OU really care &,r l_hcse rneo, learns through a series of mistakenly buried in a Muslim ' religious leaders are able 10 solve And aow that \~lenunc's D.,v i, tbcn ,·ou shoul C?telorc both n:laiiooslnps.1be nashbacks that Guehvaar was a cemetery. After an investigation, hll1 I I Cl':E!\ in the m1ddfe. Both main' reason !or Jatmt: believe. isto find f political activist who bravely Guelwaar's Catholic family the problem. rue someone rompab'ble marriage. ~·11 never Guelwaar is an excellent and t t we spen mg the weekend totthcr. spoke out against the practice of approaches the Muslim village for I don't know which one io choo,;c. I Ii • both c.~plore all of )Uur options fully if you settle i>r ~ very moving story with a series of accepting food donations from enlightenment on the situation and fin d,ffcn:m reason,. ,ktu:ill): I wi,h I the fir.;t pe™lll \'OU sec and a,"Oid other ~ societal messages; not only are possibihtics. of the benefits of being single is political leaders. He points out. 10 10 return the body 10 a Catholic put the two of t11~m together into one man. One religious differences present, but ,ou arc able 10 get 10 koow man) different [ the dismay of the political leaders, cemetery. help me. also the tendency for people 10 pcopk Monogam) is fine, but onl) if~ really that the society has become one "In his will, Pierre wanted to be ~ rely on "hand-outs" and "give -Lmt'5ick \\ ant 10 practice II. Otr,iou._'1~ )'OU don L I don't that evolves around "begging" in buried in a Catholic cemetery. ' aways" from political sources. think you arc really' in lo\'c' because .then order 10 survive. When I die, I want to be buried ~m} would be mon: to you. lake Guelwaar also provides some Lovesick. 3';,ealing f At the start of the movie, the next to my husband in a Catholic kMz and life you should al\\'ll)'S treat )Our ume m findin Mt Ri I. BcliC\c me. when comic relief that is sure 10 delight. viewer is immediately thrown into cemetery. How am I supposed to lhc "a, that you would loo: to he )'OU med him. you II know 11. androu won't have ~ mourn the death of Pierre in a problems being faithful lO him on onl)' him. And the action as Guelwaar's son HO\\i "';uld ,ou feel if one of these gu), V') Muslim cemetery," explained ~ ~io.e" v.a, 111\ol,cJ with another pr,rson since Valentine's Day is comin~. then: is DO ~ also wonder if )'OU arc really "in love .. rroson why you can I reap the JO)S of TWO ~ ~ honesty and moooiam) arc presents instead •if nnc. Former Bison enjoys music success rLstlCS oftrue 10\'t: relation, ip,, all of :::' qualities you lack. I don"t want to lecture to -Sour ' because \'OU'rt i;oini; to do" hat you want to f but all I 6m tell you ts thi,: If you ,vant to II By B. Mike Young lbc benefits of~ rcwanlmfuand fulfilling 11w ,-ietts exproscd in 1hi.s tolwM ,lo""' ,, Hilltop Staff Writer , mu need to put 1 percent into ti, ,u.=sarily rref/«t the l?t'l\:! of n,e qrtCSfWIIS Hilu Approximately eight years pdt 1, [de your I ,..c in two ha,,c anv for Swttt•n~'>our or ,pia, ~ brmi: your letter tn 17,e Hilltop. ::!251 ~ ago, Mc'Shell NdcgeOcello. -Swed A,-e,; NII' or iC'UVf' your/,~,.,. in 11..: Hilltop ... a former jau: studies major at ma1/bax i11 the Office ofSilt.lent Ac11,·i~. ;::' Howard University, could be ' found doing what many FOOT" students do on Fridays. She could be seen walking up the f steps of the Lulu Vere et -11- St:tur ~'·,ll'a:l -11- Sour SwL·,·t -n- Sour S 11•eet -n - Childers Fine Arts building, SON grabbing a copy of The HILLTOP and reading the lUIYOU newspaper during the ONE OF monotony bf afternoon classes. As a jazz studies TOF'93 , major at Howard. Mc'Shell ,('It\. I, gt&L" began her introduction into ,,c.<\-.t&JG\. the world of entertainment. Me'Shcll began playing in 1IBSUP. local go-go bands at many of ~lltr," STOP the clubs in Washington D.C. un During this time, she met IN A T influential record company CALLY executives who heard her JGITIVE', THE music and liked her style. I filmmatlng. Mc'Shell felt that she had the chance to excel as an ► tnt> Ill , HILLTOP If pttfona&DCt· entertainer, so she withdrew c;.su~T•,.~ OFFI CE from Howard, packed her bags and headed for New TO York. She played at local clubs PICK UP in New York City until one night a BMI representative FREE heard her demo tape and immediately liked it. The tape PASSES was passed on to Madonna, Songstress Me'Shell NdegeOcellos TO w ho also e njoyed it, and not her music will "fit in" with the listeners. Mc'Shell signed with mu3ic that is out today. Mc'Shell sends a vibe SEE Maverick/Warner Bros. 10 join the "I really hope my music docs throughout the album that can be talented ranks of other signed not fit in . I am really not a fan of felt deC'p within the hearts and "BLUE artists li ke U.N. V. today's R&B. It all sounds the minds of listeners. Many of her "My songs arc what I consider same. My music is an alternative. songs on this album arc sultry CHIPS•• 'heartbroke n revolutionary' love II is reminiscent of old school. It declarations of love in which she songs. They are love songs that is all original, no sampling, it's happily serves her man. m issed the revolutions;· Me'shell different. It is definitely another In the future, Me'Shcll hopes ON said during an interview with The mood 10 hear. to get the chance to tour with FEB. :1.5!! HILLTOP. " I pallern myself after the likes George Clinton. She is also Me'Shcll explained she writes of Stevie Wonder and Prince. If interested in scoring a film. her songs out of necessity. you look at their music, it is always If Me'Shell's album, entitled " I am not really a good talker. changing. They never really stay "Plantation Lullabies" - on I can convey my thoughts and with one set sound,'' Me'Shcll which she also plays bass, guitar feelings best by writing poetry. .. B L U E CHIPS .. said. and keyboards-is any indication The poetry become the songs that With songs such as "Dred loc'' of her capabilities as a writer, ER I N YOUR FACE 2 -:LS-94 I sing," she said. musician and singer, then music and the most recently released "If Me'Shell prides herself o n the That's Your Boyfriend: Ile Wasn't listeners can justifiably anticipate fact that she wants her music to be Last Night,'' Mc'Shcll fulfills her a variety of entcrtainmerll from different. She is an individual, and promise to provide soothing love her in the future. her music renects her. 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(Conveniently located in the Howard I Push-ups, Thongs & MCII' Plaza Towers W&st) Did you know? In past yean, 1""8 than 2600 student,, voted in Howard Uni versity General Elections. Is there any reason why more than S/4 of the student FREE! Call Sensei Juan population did not chooee their student leaders. Don't. let 80Ill t ATTENTION GRADUATING CIVIL ENGINEERS HOWARD UNIVERSITY The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) Is looking for talented graduating clvU engineers to Join our engineering team. SHA 11 a progrenive organization responslblo for the de1lgn, :J'he; (Jf!//temual (/ele.6mtio,1 construction and maintenance Of highways, bridges and traffic systamJ 14'!) / - {f/.91 throughout th& State of Maryland. Joining ANDREW RANKIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL SHA moans Joining a team with one OFFlCE OF TI-IE DEAN primary goal: providing the people of the State of Maryland with the best highway ayatem In the country. We offer career opportunities In the areas of plannlng, The Office of the Dean of the Chapel is initiating a survey structure,, highway design, traffic management and aafety, envlronmenlll of campus religious activity in order to increase student input in the design and hydraullcs. We also offer • benerrts package second to none: a state of-the.art training and rotallonal program religious life of the University and to initiate the process of extending generous IHve benefits, valious health insurance option&, defem,d compensation official recognition to new groups. and retirement. All thla In an environment that fosters personal growth and The sponsors, hosts and/or officers of all religious fellowships, teamwork. study groups, choirs or prayer groups on campus or in dormitories If you are an engineer with ambition and initiative, SHA is the place for you. are asked to please contact the Chapel Office at (202) 806- SHA will be conducting on-campus 7280 with: Interviews on February 16. 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"'t '- , ( I' The Hilltop Staff wishes everyone a Happy Valentine's Day!!! 4 /f#Y 11 , 1994 THE HILLTOP 87 I 1991 :--,.... SPORTS d . 7;~a y ~Ison defeat Lady Eagles of Bison's Brown .~opp1n State in overtiine, 75-68 under lwo minutes left in the half, I loward turnover on lheir next possession gave the takes on role _ M.Lewls jumped ou1 to a 14 point 36-22 lead. Lady Eagles a chance lo tie or take lhe lead. IP Slaff Writer The Lady Eagles made a comeback midway The Lady Eagles were able lo knock down a ~ Turner has 1he ball wi1h less lhan five through the second half, as they pulled within two-point shot, knolling 1he game at 63 with as tea11i leader j,11 on the clock. The Lady Bison are eight points. As Coppin S1a1e closed 1he gap l :50 showing on the clock. lournament, will remain among 11 b)' 1wo points 10 1he Lady Eagles of On the ensuing possession, a second Lady BY. Kendra Johnson HIiitop Staff Wrtter 1hc most memorable momenlS in piSute College. Turner looks up. Three. Bison turnover let Coppin State take a 1wo his basketball career at Howard. ,oac She shoots and swoosh! point 65-63 lead. An injury put him on the Brown claims that his 1\lsaid college women's basketball was With 40 seconds le[( in the game, a rebound sidelines lhe second half of last experience on the cour1 and the ,-8·. . ? by sophomore guard Melissa Young, who had season, bu1 Tommy Brown is back fact that he has been a member of turday, 1he Lady Bison overlook 1hc 15 poi ms on 1he night, gave the Lady Bison 1he on the court wi1h a new attitude the Bison squad for the pasl three u,rcs, 75-68 in overtime. ball, but on her way 10 the basket, Young was and a vision of victory for the years has qualified him 10 be one victory gave us confidence," said assessed with a charging foul. The Lady Howard University Baskc1ball of the Bison team leaders, and i8isOD head coach Sanya lyler. "However, learn. this leadership role has been his Eagles. who were unsuccessful in taking ptd never ha\'e been in 1he situation in advantage of 1he foul, gave the Lady Bi son Despite the di.~ppointment grca1es1 contribution 10 the learn. ill place." another scoring chance, leading 10 Turner's 20- from his injury la.st season, lhe 21 • As a 1eam leadet Brown bas pIN lime, the Lady Bison were 9-1 I fool jumper. year-old poinl guard has entered learned that mental preparation is , 7.3 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic In the ovcnime period, the Lady Bison held this SC3SOn wilh high expectations. necessary before every game. and two games ou1 of firsl place. ! the Lady Eagles 10 just lhree points, while "My goals arc to stay healthy "On game days, 1 wake up in Monday, the learn will face lhc Lady scoring 10 of their own to come away with 1hc and average 15 the morning wi1h poinlS and five =-::-:-----, the game on my of Florida A&M University. Tip-off is victory. The Lady Bison had four players score for 6 p.m. or six assists • mind. l picture in double figures. The were Williams, with a per game," myself on lhe r's buzzer beater 1icd the game at 65, game-high 18 poims, Young, Graves and senior Brown said. court under tbe Lady Bison inio their second forward Annelle Lee, who quietly scored 16 Asidcfrom pressure, coole5t in as many games. Earlier in points. his personal an Ii c i pa Ii n g the team los1 a hard-fought overtime lyler said Monday's game will be pivotal, goals, Brown situations. I Ill Virginia Commonwcahh. as was last night's contest against Bethune has high hopes alway~ visualize a an Dcnique Graves, who had 12 Senior guard Dorothy WIiiiams prepares Cookman. for lhc team. victory.'' oo the night, opened the game's scoring for action on the court again Coppin State. "The biggest thing is thal we all understand "l.asl year The pressure to a t•o point basket. The 6'0 center where we are," said lyler. The 13-year head some playus perform well off six more early half poin1s, including 10 four at 1he 7:30 mark, Graves fouled out of coach wenl on 10 say 1ha1 the victory over had problems the court is as tbe rebound of a Kimberly Peete 1hrcc- the game after being charged wilh her fifth Coppin S1a1e shows 1hc polcntial 1he Lady a c c e p I i n g inlense for Brown 11tempt . Toward the middle of the firs1 personal fou I. Bison have, but, "we realize 1ha1 we'll have to certain roles, as the game. 11b,x by senior guard Dorothy Williams With nearly 1hrce minutes left in regulation, pick i1 up a lot more against these two Florida but this year, L "Being a student- I.ad) Bison ahead by five al 20-15. two Coppin Swtc free 1hrows pulled the Lady teams.'' we are coming r, athlete, I feel aLad) Bison scoring run wi1h a li11lc Eagles within lW0 at 63-61. A Lady Bison together and ,______...;_;.. .. ___ __, pressure from my playing belier professors because as a team." Tommy Brown 1hcy do not view Brown athletics al Howard explained thal every player has a as a priority." Black History Month Sports Quiz role 10 fulfill, and teamwork is an Thal pressure has forced him essential part of the game. 10 keep his priorities in order. wilh OJ-, last week you did pretty good at the quiz. This week's a little harder. Do you have "E,-cryone plays a role, and if his education at I.he lop of the !isl. ~hat it takes? a player doesn't acccpl his role, he said. Do you know your sports history? 1hen the team isn't 1ogether and ii "School comes firsl, then the won'l do well." Brown said. game, then my social life." sircssing lhe imporiancc of being Brown's demanding class and : ')This African-American slugg_e_r has knocked more baseballs out of ballparks than a team player. "A good 1eam practice schedule leave little lime player accepL~ his role withoul for his pcrsoMl life. :ny other Major League player.~ame him and the team he played with wlien he set wanting 10 do more than his "When I'm nol practicing, I'm ; :he homerun record. share." studying or sleeping, so there's Brown added that Head Coach oot much time for par1ies," he : !) In 1974, this fo rmer Maj pr League all-star becam~ the first African American to Alfred "Butch" Beard is a primary said. ·: named manager of a MaJor League team. Name him. leader for 1he Bison, but the The aCC(mnling major has se1 pla)'Cl'S musl learn to be leaders as goals for his future beyond well. alhletics. "I would love to take the -·i) This African-American Olympic gold medalist has been said to be the fastest "Players have 10 learn 10 lalce game to the nexl level, which oman in the World. Name lier. control," Brown said. "Being a would be lhe National Basketball leader isn't jusl aboul scoring, it's Association or overseas, bul I don'l n 1957 this female became the first African American to win both Wimbledon about building confidence and know where I'll be al the end of pulling the team up when it's my senior year.'' he said. "If d the U.'S. tennis championships. Name her. down." basketball doesn'l work out, then During his freshman year. I would like to go to graduate In 1947 this man became the first African American to play Major League Brown's talent was recognized school." eball. Name him and the team he joined. when he was named lhe 1991• Brown's advice to other aspiring 1992 Mid-Eastern Athletic basketball players is 10 be serious Conference Rookie of 1he Year. and nol second-guess themselves. According to Brown, thal award. otherwise it will show in lhe g:une. along with winning the t 992 "You have to play basketball s.ia:Jpoa DAIJtO0.18/UOSU!qOl{ 3fl!Jllf (S MEAC Championship and because it ·s what you wan I 10 do," ~osq!~ tr.lQlfV (t, !.iao.Cof•Ql!lJ!-1!> 3JO3.JO l.?J (£ !uosu,qol{ 'lfUll.\!J (t !S3At1Jg 111ue11V/UQ.lllV 'lfUllff (l :,\3)1 ll3MSNV advancing 10 the NCAA . tatc; 1 c man can p ay. v,ous y the ahona ea an awn emp ave p ul asketball Association 1hcir own spell of magic on 1he game valed ic torian of the 1993 NBA drafl, they intend 10 take into lhc 2 Isl 1he 20-ycar-old hasgiven the bad-luck century. Their play ha, helped their Warriors 1h e one thing they have been Is ii thal t1mc of the year again? Male tennis lacking - a young, ma rquee player. u, it is NBA All-Star 1imc and that respective teams go from pretenders 10 Unfortunately, injuries have sidelined cans one thing - my mid-season contenders. The Sea11 lc Supersonics, who lead the Western Conference's most of Golden Slate's 1eam, but wilh alysis. a healthy Tim Hardaway, Sarunas Everyone said that the league would Pacific division, might jusl be the best players needed learn in the wesl, especially if they Marciul ion is and the excellent play of ose i1s appeal when all-Universe can contain the injury-riddled Suns. Webber, Chris Mullins, Latrell icbael Jo rdan retired from 1he game In 1hc East, 1hc once mighty Bulls Sprewell and Billy Owens, the 1.11 summer. In a way, 1hey were right. and Pistons arc seeing some real Warrio rs could be a 1cam 10 reckon mean, ii seems as if all 1he marquee compe1i1io n for o nce in 1eams led by with. layers are disappearing from 1he members of the NBA's youth With his 24 point effort against the amc. Earvin " Magic" Johnson, Larry movemcnl. The Charlo11e Hornets, Washington Blanks (Oh, l mea n ird (no, I never was a fan, but. being Orlando Magic, Miami Heal and New Bullets) lhis past Sunday, Webber e color-blind person 1ha1 I am, I Contact Larry Jersey Nets have shown members of s howed just why he's gelling the big 01gh1 I'd recognize him), and now, the "old school" 1ha1 they are ready 10 bucks. Down by 15 late in lhe third ordan. The survivors - Ch arles take over 1hc playground. period, Webber and his teammates arklcy, currently contemplating So, as half of the l 993-94 season outscored the Bu lle ts 25-8 in 1he Strickland cliremenl while silting on the has passed us by, 1here's s1ill another fourth 10 come away wilh the 104-83 'dc lin cs with an ailing back problem 10 go and that means excitement, victory. No o ther rookie 1his season d Isaiah Thomas, currcnlly playing excitement and more excitement! has been the heart and soul of his 1eam itb an ailing team, which happens to like Webber has been. And to lhink, no Head Coach in la st place in the division it once mailer how great of a career he may led. So yes, the game has lost some The Rookies While thb year's rookie class may have, he'll always be remembered for fits appeal because mos1 of lhc not be as dominating as lhey have been his infamous time-out call in lasl layers we grew up with are quickly in years pasl, there are those few year's NCAA Tournament final. . owing out of the game. Of course, players who could become the Jordans, Almost a year later, people are still ere are those veteran players (Pa1ric k Magics, Patricks and Barkleys of ridiculing Webber for the call, bu1 he nd 1he Knicks, Ha k eem and the 1omorrow. Calbert Cheaney, Isiah handles ii like a pro and continues to ockcts and Dominique and the "J. R." Rider, Anfcrncc "Penny" shine. at806-7162 wks) who slep up and continua lly Hardaway, Jamal "Yeah, I play for a Yes, Anfernee Hardaway, Rider and Ip their 1cams win (with a lillle help losing team, but I s1 ill get PAID" Cheaney have all been welcome om supporting players. However, a Mashburn and Chris " He's so FINE" additions to 1h e Magic, Timberwolves ittle bit of NBA ha& passed us by. Webber. T hese guys will be running and Bullets, but my vote for Rookie of oesn'l it seem I ike yesterday when the league in a few years and while I'd 1hc Year is definitely Webber. Write it . J. rclired?) love 10 sec 1hem all play on the same down, because that's one prediction J But 1hank God for the New Kids 1cam (D ream Team, possibly?), I'll 1ha1 I can get right! ' the Blo' ck (or s hould I say, court?). se1tlc for wa1ch ing j usl o ne - Webber. ach phenoms as Larry "Grandmama" Forget the facl lhat I'm 101ally in love obnson , Alonzo Mourning, Shaquille wilh 1he 6' 10 center from Golden • •~ All students with an Applications are now available in the interest in leadership at OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTMTIFS :AJI I Blackbum Center, Suite 117 ~II, t THE HILLTOP should apply lioll• 11 8t11 ' for the position of nars for- Editor in Chief and Busi . f( ner) ness Manager- for the 1994-95 EDITOR - IN - CHIEF of thf~ ltJlill school year. 1995 BISON YEARBOOK:~~ Applications can be picked up If you are ready to meet the challenge, attend cr,S;:; • • r«idil from the Office of mterest meetmg ~ Student Acti:vities in Blackburn Tuesday, February 15 ~ 5:00 - 6:00 pm ~ Center, Suite 117. Blackburn Center, Room 148 - lSij~ ~tud• Deadline is February 22, 1994 f041 J All interested candidates should attend to ~ at 4 p.m. additional information regarding the applicaticf:~ • ' process, qualifications, annual stipend, etc. S All interested applicants need inen1 Wll :Sm< Febr to attend the interest meeting ~:00 1too1 ,est. on Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 5:00- t11e S 6:00 p.m. in Room-148-150 in APPLICATION DEADLIN€ iuty. Blackburn Center. mitt, • FRID~ FEBRUARY 18, 4:00 P~ ;Om L------~M\'t"OU ' ~ ~H~o-w-~__,,_~U~naallll!i_Vi_er-s~ity~'s-.... g Speec h and H earing· c1·1n1 · ATTENTION ,~~~~i ltDOI offers F E speech and Applications are now available in the ~ hearing testing for all OFFICE OF.~?£!:~'!u~CTMTIES ~- validated HU for the positions of students. Contact Tami HOMECOMING STEERIN<:i COMMITTEE ~~; WIiliams at CHAIRPERSON and TREASURER ~ If you are ready to meet the c~allenge, attend our interest ~ (202) 806-4048 for more meeting 1.:: Tuesday, February 15 5:00 - 6:00 pm information. The Clinic is Blackburn Center, Room 148-150 located in the All interested candidates should attend to gain additional School of information regarding the application process, qualifications, annual stipend, etc. Communications APPLICATION DEADLINE on the corner of 12:00 NOON (Sharp) Bryant & 4th Streets. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17 THE HILLTOP B9 HILLTOPICS s ;JLLfOPICS are due, paid in proud of you! Calling all broadcasters interested in Days extravagallUl. For more info WOMAN'S LIFE!!! Calvary ed. 433 Ehn St., NW. Fbrnished t,r \loodJIY before publica- ROSA w,11 sponsor the next Awake working for a news program al please call 865-8047. Emergency Women's sheller needs and heated. (202) 387-6023. , u,ouDctments by campus LeClure on Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. in WHBC on Sundays. Call 11-aci at HOWARD SI ODEN IS tnlerested volunteers forthe evening shift (7pm 1460 Euci,d St NW. I-BR, $450.00. f'1ioOS i>r meeting,s, semi Blackburn Auditorium. Guest speak 884-1105. in candidly discussing issues regard • IOpm) and lhe overnight shifl 667-1067. 3228 Hiall Pl., NW. 2-BR ,,..,a-pro6t e,-ents are free er: Kwame Tore (Stokely Wanted for Pubhcat,on: Research ing DEATH and DYING for a Grad (10pm • 8am) Please call 202-.783- $500.00-$700.00, 234--2653. Land- , 1t•ords or less and $1 for Carmichael) articles; film/book reviews; critiques: uate Study, Please call Jewel at (202) 6651. lord, (301) 571-1998. iddidooal Ii ,·e "ords. Cam- ROSA will sponsor the next Jazz & content analysis; and any other 1ype 884- 1463. Would you Like $1000 for four Room for Rem. Harvard and Geor- r_,w,ttments for profit are POe1ry Session on Feb. 15 al 6 p.m. • of creative writing. Musi be Radio SER\ilCES hours of your time. Learn how to gia Ave. areas. Extm large house, ~a, indh iduals. lndividu in the Blackburn Center. TV-Film major. Deadline is Febru Speed Reading Course. 'lnple make extra money. No selling/ partially remodeled. Washer/Dryer, ~ng fi>r the purpose of A.US.A. needs volunteers lor the ary 25, 1994. Call Tummy al 884- your speed and comprehension in 6 Recorded information, 24 hour hOI• microwave, qufe1, convenient ~•,enice, buying or Environmental Tusk Force. For more 1832. weeks. No cost 2400 16th St NW. line. (202) 686-4777 ext 357. $325.00 includes all. the 11tcbarged $S for the first info. call 806-5572. High 'lea and Conversa11on w11h Dr. Call 234-0840 for more info. OPPOkl ON l'I IES AwAI'I'... NorthwesVSha,v. 2 Bedroom, reno- 11 ~and SI fore-ery addi Fl.US.A Environmental I!isk Force Eleanor I. Franklin, Dean of the Chocolate Stngles--N V s RI DON'T MISS OUT! LEARN v..11ed apartment. ww. yard. metro, ,1,1•-ords- Local companies presents: Dr. Rosalee Greene of the School for Continuing Education for En1er1ainers--comes to DC! ABOUT THE FINANCIAL convenient 10 How·Jrd University. K ,.-,id $10 tor the first 20 Environmental Protection Agency, Facully, Graduate Students and Whal: Ski 11-ip 10 the Poconos INDUSTRY Part-lime and full-time $625.00 + security special. (202) • ,ad $2 fi>r c,·ery five " ords "The Importance of Recycling.• Friends. Hosted by EpisocaV Angli When: Feb. 25-27 teller positions av-Jilable immediately 462-5106. "4- Ptrwnal ads are $2 for February 22 a1 l:30 p.m. in Black can Ministry. Tuesday, February 15, Cost: $219-$249 (everything with lhc Dcpartmcm of Justice Fed- NorthwesOFtowaiil Omvers11y. 3 Ld our t,t 10 •ords and $ I for every burn Center. 199-1 from 4:00 p.m. 10 6:00 p.m. in included) cral Credit Union. Cash handling. Bedroom townhouses, forcplace, ww, ,....i ft,e words. You are invited to attend Noonday the School of Social Work, Student Call: (202) 310-1766. customer servic experience, organi- washer/drye~ CAC, Basement, deck, --t'iliOONCEMEN IS Prayer every Wednesday and fn. Lounge, Room 15. 'll\x t>REPARA'.l'ION- l'crsonal- zai1onal skills arc a plus! Flexible yard, park, $800.00 -$1 L00.00 + ~interns needed lo work day from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., Casung 9 males, 7 females, and , ized professional and reliable ser- day-lime hours, compe1i1ivc salaries, Security special. (202) 462-5106. l),>icllt offenders for the at Andrew Rankin Chapel Come youngster for short film; "The Good vice. S1uden1 and senior citizen dis room 10 advance. Good credit his10- N,cely furnished rooms. S1uden1 ,ii:omc, 's office or Mont and eajoy the presence or Jesus Book." Send resume and/or head counts. Call now before the RUSH . ry is a must! Localed in Washing10n environment W/0, nearH.U. ,i,Cwnty. Contact Cliff Christ! shot 10: Ebusua Productions, c/o Quick'Thx.(202 462-5106. near 2 Metro slops. Send resume 10: $300.00/monlh + utilities. Con1ac1: .,«1{301)217-76-18. Attention 'lliu Bates!!! 'Thu Beta Stan Kang, 301 N. Jackson, Arling ower your a enune wu a as DOJFCU, Human Resources, P.O. (202) 291-2248. 5iilridl) ]umah Pni)'er Pi will have a general body meet ton, VA 22201 . For crew work or kel of love. Basket includes: Box 782, Washington, DC 20044- Large sunny room lor renl, walk 10 , ,iii in Blackburn Center, I ing on 2/14/94 at 5:00 p.m. in more info call George a1 (703) 934- •Champagne bonle of sparkling 0782 campus, Metro-one block, Hard- lSO · Muslim Room 1002. All members are 3841. cider Rcccp11on1s1 Part-ume. I he Pru- wood noors, kitchen. bath, • H.U P.O. Bo:t encouraged to attend. Power for Living ln1erae11ve 81ble •2 Champagne glasses den1ial Reality Group, a national S300.00/momh. Security depo,,il. Washing- Community Beauilficahon Dny! Study and Fellowship every Tuesday • A large plush white ¼lentinc commercial real e.sia1e firm is seek- (703) 706-3064. • )IK9 202-291- lnle=t meeting for ,'Oluoteers on al 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Azusa stuffed teddy bear ing a bright, outgoing individual 10 C:1rge room $280 + Elec., Wash- Sunday, Feb. 13 at 3:00 p.m. in the Campus Ministries/ Church of God •2 Red candles 10 se1lhe mood share job rc;,ponsibili1ics for our er/Dryer, Dish,.asher, free cable. gain ~ (II t "'l'l'ION: H.U.SA office. For more info., in Christ The fire yel burns ... • A heart-shaped box of Hershey's busy front desk. If you arc nr1icu- TI1ree (3} blocks from campus. • xlR.\IITORY STUDENTS: call 806-7007 and ask for William • !!Management Ma1ors wanted!!! '16 w/almond Kiss late, efficient and enjoy people, we I Ith and Han'Ord. Call 232-S177 ::anon . -<>.tt ~ been disconnected A11en11on!!! Friends and Lovers, be trained to manage black owned • All in a beautifully decorated bas wam 10 talk 10 you! This is a part afler 6:00 p.m. Ask for Barrett , ~2955 for immedinle 'klenlincs's Day is only a few days beauty and barber supply store. Call ket with decorative ribbons and time position with hours from 8:30 Females: l•urmshcd rooms m house ...,...... The i~I payment (1/2 away... so gel your loved one some today if you have retail experience. bows, bearing 1hc message "Happy a.m. 10 5:30 p.m. Monday. Wednes• with modern kitchen, washer and tc. ~ Felt. 18 & 2nd final pay thing special. Stop by the IMC, Ask for Cynlhia Washington. (202) Valentine's Day" day and Friday. EOE/M/F/H/Y. dryer. den with cable color TV. Each •• \tu. I). If problems persist Room 216, School of Education and 667--0039. Sales people needed also • All for only $25.00 Please send your resume 10: Pruden- room has wall 10 wall carpel, air con- 'iA, ''IC< place your order for a gifll Spon for Salon Project, must have a car. •Free delivery 10 any on or off cam 1ial Realty Group, Ann L-$, 1200 K di1ioning. walk-in closc1, and a pri- • Sli'i- Workshop, IGcsday, sored by Kappa Della Pi, An ln1erna- Howard Onivers1ty's Speech and pus dorms or HU buildings. S1.. Suite I000. Washington, DC vatc phone line. Three blocks from Ill 15, 19'l~ from 6:55 p.m. 10 1ional Honor Society. Rearing Clinic, localed in the Orders a re on first come, first serve 20005 or fax ii 10 (202) 289-0282. campus. Contact: Mr. Waddell at ,ulbe College of Nun,ing. Community Outreach Inmate School of Communications on the basis ... So don·1 delay --Call now•• Junior Orban Mentor Program (202) 265-53S9 ;1 Hlll' 10 Toke Noles or Tutorial Program O rientation corner of Bryant & 41h Streets, (202) 328-0632 and leave a message Internship: If )'Ou arc in1ere.s1ed in t'ONDOMINIOM FUR REN I': · Sua1cgie.~. Sponsored by Meeting on Feb. 16 at 6:00 p.m. offers FREE speech and hea.ring if no one answers! helping, teaching and being a mem LED RO IT PARK/HOWARD UNl- Council and the Learn Required TD's will be taken. For 1es1ing for all validated HU students. VCR Service for inner city kids or recruiting other VERSITY Ccnlcr Please be more info. call 806-5S72 or 865- Con1ae1 Tomi Wlllian1s at (202) 806- Free Estimates students 10 become mentors for inner 2 bedroom, fully furnished, wall lo 8482/9388. 4048 for more information. All work guaranteed city kids Call: Tom Brigg.~ (202) wall carpel, washer/dryer, deck, ,:a: XII th~ lnte~ted In Anenuon All Cal,formans: there AODl'l'IONS tor a student lilm, Call John al (202) 882-2845 or (202) 26509176 J.U.M.P llours: Tuesday secured en1ry with intercom ')"'lem. ~E ~ in,ohed In the commu will be a Cali Club Meeting on Tues "On tht Pill""•" looking for two 234-0840. & jThur;day 3:00 ~ 5:45 One Saiur- air conditioning. $825.00 plus clec- lk Suet.. Dollar Oays Com day, February 15 in the Blackburn females and ,,..o males. Writttn Need a vacauon'/1 Stresiid ou1 ~da~y~i~n,:;1h~c;2m~on~!;::;:;:;:;:;:;:;;:;;:,.::;=;=-:'i~lablc May J, 190 I Call kiml• ,olunteers to help Forum a1 5:00 p.m. by: Sebastian. AUDITIONS form School?! Kiss those blues MODEL CALL 0.0.C:s Spnng Mrs. Powcll a1703-914-3326 1~ Black Dollar Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority WILL BE HELD TODAY (FEB. good-bye with an end of the year trip Fashion Show Dale: Tuesday, Feb- '11>0 bedrooms nYl.liable tor ,mmc- .-ai:anta. For more info wants to wish everyone a Romantic 11, 1994) lN -.-m SCHOOL OF 10 Jamaica. Only $550.00 for I ruary I 5, l 994; Time: 6 p.m.; Place: diate occupancy located I block , 11111165-80-'7. \illentlnes' H?ektnd andask lhal ENGINEERING CONFERENCE week of fun in 1he sun! Airfare and U.D.C. Bldg. 38 - S1uden1 Lounge from campus. fully furnished w/w -,.',Blick History Quote: " I you pro1ee1 the one you love and call ROOM AT 6:00 P.M. If you can't hotel accomada1ions included! 2nd Floor: For more information call carpet, ceiling fans excellent oppor- (202) 483-5913. !unity for mnure students.$ 275 & · 'lei go 10 Hell by choice for an appointment for a free HIV attend please call Parrish at 865- "Come 10 Jamaica" is spon.wrcd by IClmble into Heaven by fol- screening with the Washington Free 8760. 1he American Society of Mechanical Earn between :SSO • $200+ per hr. $285 per month Call (301) 350- • trtM'd ·• Bro. Benjamin Clinic between 9:00 a.m. 10 12:00 All Howard Poets m1eres1ed m Engineers. For more information Career or job. your chioce. Full or 8358. le..Jer, The Mother p.m. Monday only (202) 667-1106. showcasing their 1alen1 in this year's call (202) 667-2086. PT positions available. Car pre- WAN I ED: Female to share Do you want Hip-Hop, dub, Soul, Poetry Reading E:ttravaganza, HELPWANIED fcrred, bul nol required. Opportunity rebuilt 2 Br. apt. Isl month's rent 10 travel and make )Our own sched- $100.00, depoist required. 2 blocks Ii lkii Pi Engineering and R & B? En1ertainmen1 Industry Please submit your name and a sam Alncan-A.merican women (18 and Happy Hour ZEI Oub, Feb. 18, 4:00 ple of your work 10 lhe UGSA office, rN er) are needed for a srudy of dis• ule. Only serious applicant, need from MedicaVDental schools, cen- •Soc:iit> is ,ponsering a apply. Call (202) -134-2907 tral air conditioning, wall to wall 1+t'°'1 in celebration of p.m. 10 10:00 p.m. Be 1here. Shunle Blackburn Center, Room 110 by coloration of the skin (dark spots) on good ·s Wttk. being held in service available. Feb. 11, 1994. face/forearms. This 1est will com College mother w11lmg to 1rade carpet, security, furnished. babysining time with other mothers Call 202-723-46-16 anytime, avail- J!inttring Aud. on fn., Feb. I he [994 Women to Women Con Coming Soon: pare 1he effectiveness of 1wo fade who need childcare during classes. able immediately "4at 7:00pm. Are you game ference is coming! Look for more 1994 H.U latent Showcase. cremes currently in use. Participants info. All interested contestants will be evaluated by a board certified ln1eres1cd? Call Denise (202) 882- For Rent: Spacious I BR apartment flO rome out and play? 9665 + den. Close 10 110\Yl.lrd University. -806-UJO SC Club Meeung. Wednesday, feb. & ,'Olunteers must attend meeting. derma1ologis1 and will be paid for 16, 1994 a1 6:00 p.m. in Room 205, Tuesday, February 1S,1994, participating. Please call (202) 857- PAID 1N I ERNSHIP IN ENvJ. Quiet block, ideal cnvironmen1 for • ft6. 18th -lpm-lopm RONMEN"L\LJOURNALlSM: study. $450/monlh • no u1ili1ies, paid. ~ncesby Douglas Hall. 6:00p.m. 0383 for furlhcr details. 'lbastmas1ers has moved to OGL U brary Lecture Room Alncan-Amencan Women (18 and Greenwire, a daily environmental Call after 7 pm (202) 291-5819 ,Sool, X-CeUence, XL, NDG, news service, has a paid editorial Rooms: Newly renOYl.llcd building -.lmynd, Leaders of the Lecture Room, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. Music S111den1 needed to wn1e lead CYVer) arc needed for a study of the For more info. call (202) 328-3109. sheets using Midi and Music no10- effee1iveness of a facial moisturizer internship for 1he Spring .. 94 semes- ,Yl.lll 10 wall carpel, good security. icll. Mlft) lerry, Resident 1er available immediulcly. Reguire- Rent~ start al $295.00 including heal \S.(l(rstar, James Howard, WPFW will sponsor a 1own meet• 1ion software. MU!,I have a keen ear in alleviating dry skin. Par1icipan1S will be evaluated by a board certified men!: Strong writing ,kills and an and hol waler. Olli 723-4242, any- :s .,,.._'"~ Diabolical Chef ing on "Gangsta Rap" on Friday, for melody and chord construction. February 11, 1994 al 7:00 p.m. al the Paid per song or per hour. Call Mr. derma1ologis1 and will be paid for intercsl in energy and evironmen1al 1ime. \lrtodzofculture, Legion, issues. Fax resume 10 703-237- L\RGE ROOM FOR REN I': laaG, G. Sharp, John Doh, Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Dawson a1 (202) 882-1447. participating. Please call (202) 857- 816 8th St. ~:W (8th and H in O,ina- Poets, Mus,c1ans, Dancers! Par1,c1- 0383 for fu1her details. 9100, aun: Sarah Lynch. Blocks from Campus. on Harvard. 3' rot, filmed as footage for FOR W..sher/Dryer, cemral air/l,ca1, free 1own). Some people altending will pa1e in a Cullum! Celebration. Sign Piano lns1uc1or Needed 10 leach 3 SALE ' k i.Ol'trman-Movie 1ra.iler DISCOON'I' FORNI I ORE: L,v- cable. S280 + elcc. Ask for Barre11. "1.lll be there. Also be C. Delores Tucker, Dick Gregory, up outside Rm. 106, Blackburn by kids, Ages 4,6,8. Prefer s1uden1 with Afrika Bambaaiaa and KRS ONE. Feb. 14 creative imagination. Call Mr. Daw ing room & Dining room sets, Sofa (202) 232-5177 in artist sbo,.case--20 artist beds from $99.00; Twin Beds t!RO◊MMfi;J ES NEEDED!! New 'In. This will be broadcast LIVE on C vALEN 1INES'S DAY SPECIAL son al (202) 882-1447. Ofhce worker neede tor 1he New $60.00; Full $75.00; Desks from Amsterdam Apt~. Guys and Girls '"'-"IWI0113l Srudents tn need of SPAN and WPFW 89.3 FM. For D.1.V.A GRAMS Amsterdam Apfrlments. Musi be $40.00; Dressers from $25.00: Al.so should apply. lm11_1edia1e occupancy a;-...,tance, apply for 1he more info. call (202) 783-3100. Orders will be taken today - 2/11/94 able 10 effectively collect rcnl due. Thbles, Files, more. Delivery and available. Includes WJII to wall c.1r- 'ct1 Scholarship. For more Howard Gospel Clio,r 25ih Year from 11-5 in lhe lobb) of the College Please call today al (202) 265-5359. Phone order, available. Friendly pel, modern kitchens. and sen1cx • amc,,.sage for Marilyn or Reunion. Saturday, April 16, 1994. of Fine Arts. Payment is due upon t placement of order. Cash or money Ask for Cynthia Washington. Musi Furniture Co. 301-699-1778. security systems. Call today (202) 7:30 p.m. Cram1on Auditorium, 6th Roundmp I 1cke1 on OSAIR 10 Cal- 265-5359 or smp by Fairmont St, ::. & Fairmont Streets, N\1/, Washing• orders accepted. be able 10 work mornings until the !Rm needed for 11. U.S.A. ifornia for sell! Great for Spring N.W. ton, DC. Fo further information packaee I • s10 A card, a Narural afternoon. -.....ii, Outreach Programs. For Job Fair - F,day, February It, 1994 Break. Please call Tonya al (202) zi all 806-5572. contaCI William Brawner al (202) Strawberry or Dark Chocolate rose, 462-3655 or Jeffrey Waddy at (301) and IWO heart ballons. from 2:00 p.m. • 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 563-7814 and leave a message. 11 i.oula like 10 thank all February 12, 1994 from 10:00 a.m. - fur Sale: a sofabed fu10n: $100. :st ',!Ujima' volunteers. We arc 593-1704. p•cfcaee z- s1s Package I with a teddy bear 2:00 p.m. Various positions avail Call Ay11nna (301) 277-2319 package 3 - $25 able for Spirit of Washington, Wash For Sale: 12 inch RCA 'lelcv,s,on. package 2 with Champagne and a ington's premiere Harbor Cruise h's Color and gels good reception. glass Line. Engage in fun and fulfilling Only S75.00 or be.st offer. Call and Additional Hems work while cruising on 1he scenic leave a message. (202) 667-0277. INTERNSHIP AT Chocolate roses - $2 Potomac River. Available Poso1ions: FORREN'I" BMG DISTRIBUTION Balloons• $5 Performing Servers (Singing adn Rooms for Rent. Seeking a non Toddy Bears • $5 dance required. Call in advance for smoking mature female to share RCA & ARISTA RECORDS Pick up orders on 2/14/94 from 9-5 audition schedule.), Galley As.~is room in 3 1/2 bedroom + l 1/4 in lhe lobby of the College of Fine lants. Bartenders, Concessionaires, bathrooms house. Quiet neighbor URBAN MUSIC IN Arts. Cruise Directors, Guest Services hood near Georgia Avenue. All interested contes $325.00 + •1tilities. Call CynU1ia at WASHINGTON D.C. RAMADHAN IS HERE Director, Box Office Personnel, Indi tants and volunteers must vidual Reserva1ionis1, Group Sales (202) 829-3950. The Muslim Students of Howard attend a mandatory meet• Univ ersity invite the members of 1he Rep., and Deckhands. For more Hirn1shed Room • IO minute walk community 10 the lftar Dinners. information call (202) 484-2320, ext from HU. Non-smokers. Security ing on February 15, 1994 JOI REQUIREMENTls Dates:Friday, February 11, 1994 632. Located on the wa1erfron1 al deposit -$2S0-$37S.00. Call (703) in the Undergraduate Pier 4, 61h and Water Streets, SW, 385-0538. Utilities included. Share ■ 2 )'OM Internship ID< • college ■ F.. TlmeSlu r I B10 THE HILLTOP Febru~-- , FOR RENT (CON'T) shared sweet potato pie; however, should I say a li11Jc Maze & Toni lets are blue, there's a V,1lcntine Hey Gals, Happy Valentine's Fa,rmont $1.- l'hree (3) lurmshcd for Vallentine's Day I want cherry B.!!! Mig. from me to you. Love, pam. Day!!Hopefull y we' ll have men for SCSC Valenti.ne's M~ rooms in house 1/2 block to cam surprise... Dwayne Sham1arrn, I love you so much, Hey Randie, Happy Birthday, this weekend and don't have to the Man With All the Ariglles, that there's nothing more for me to 2/10/94 • do you feel important resume 10 Spades and Crazy All Communications Sit, pus. Each room has: carpet, air '16 dents and Faculty ~ conditioner, keyed locks. Oen, I only have one angle and that is I say here. I'll exprec myself this now? Lll\-e, pam, 1yrone, Amy, Eights. Smiles, Crystal Imam-Dove, When can we lly? come to a Valentine\ Ill want you to be my V.ilentine. weckend ... Larry Oanitra & Karimah. Cl kitchen, washer/dryer. Utilities 10 in C.B. Powell lobby paid. Security deposit. Shown by From the one angle woman! Dear Brand, {Boo), I never Hey MISter, Who the H 1s Sula, Baby do the right thmg. 14 from 5:00 p.m. to6;t appoimment: Mrs. Thomas, (301) Princess - 0 walked straight oulta thought that we would be more Bunny? Let's see if we can do this Boy Boy. p.m. 464-2931. the F.A. line and into my heart .. I than friend~ but now we are. I am "Roney O,p", Happy Valentine's 3 month sublet available for 1/2 of Love You ! Your Prince, Pooky. still Queen and you have a couple Come on, Re,sh: Work 11 out and Day! Let's have a sticky time -Vol 2 bedroom house, Euclid SL, NW, Anthony. Happy valentines Day. of lessons to learn but I will still have a good one, ·cause you should together. "Honey" $362.50 + 1/2 utlities. (202) 722- Dr. A.R.M.D get an override into your P & H feel special! -Tu of CA '!'he Howard Onivers,ty Student 2917. Lil Boob1e\¼ob1e. I know that 0 class. Happy Valentine's Day. Happy Valentme's 10 1he Brothers Cluster welcomes all members of - PERSONALS and Big BoobieWoobie wi ll always Love, Queen 5 Beast. of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Beta the H.U. Corporate Cluster-once '1'0 MY CffiCAGO-- be # I on my list and having you Pumpkin, I am so glad you are Chapter. '93 A-sweets. again. May the occasion be joyful Hnppy Second Valentine's Doy! guys here really means a lot to me. here at H.U. with me! Hang in Happy viilentme's Day to Phil and and productive. ************ .. I'm looking fo rward to our cele Enjoy your 151 se,nC-\ter & have a there! Happy Valentine's Day. Darren. From Malaika and Song• The Howard On" crs,t)· Student bration in Chicago. Look for Great V-Oay. P.S. Forget about the Love, Sweeties. hai. Clu~ler wishes all a very "Happy ward lo your upcoming Spring slackalites and focus on DVD. Luv Jamal ?I'! W, W,11 you be my Party People, ,'llianks for commg Valentine's Day." Valentine? Your Homegirl to the Touchdown Club. SELMO. Words for this wcek:"February is I break suJl)rise. I lo,·e you-Roz Ya,ZDEN. 'l'O JJJR: We ha,c been B,g Boo6,eWoob1e, I have 'Jerrance, Natalie M. -Miss Salon fX-A Black History Month - Celebrate, together fo r two years now and I always been there for me and now I'm trying 10 get somm in' else Diamond. How can I make you Rejoice, and Live it everyday and I love you more than ever. We I'm glad to know that I can be other than a heart for mine? I could woo you with dia every month!" might as weUbe manied. (Ra there for you as u start this new Valentine's... it's time replay our monds but the fmest diamonds B,g N~, I love you but I need ffa) I want to spend every Valen page in your life. Enjoy your Ist first weekend together .. Are you would look weak next to your bril• some assurance. What's up? tine's Day with you. Love Kitten. semester & have a Great V-Oay. going to come? Nitra. Iiant smile. Your aura makes me Big Head TO MY WvE FRUM WESI' Kiss, Kiss + Smooches, Stunk.ie. Bi Pumpkin, Well ... What can weak al the knees, girl. I can hard Happy Valentine's Day to every PALM BEACH, Happy Valen Special P, I remember the day I say? I me~d up! I don't know ly ~peak! body that I know... except fo r you tine's Da), sneetic. I love you! clearly when we made the commit- how I could have been willing to N.B. on Valentine', Day, "IJUSI know who! Larry sacrifice all of the good thing you want to be alone with you." Love Steph It...... With love, Chkago. ment. It was February 12th. I I Invite 10 All Brothers or Alpha remember how we kissed, how we done for me and all of the good Y.l, A.B. A hot 'n' sticky Happy v. It's been alm0$t 3 years ti • Phi Alpha Fratem ily, Bela Chap• embraced each other and I can still nights we have spent together on a Queens and Goddesses ol Balt, day all the way from "Trinidad. downs, and I feel closer ter and the ladies of the Alpha hear those words, "I love you". II whim. I ,vas insane. Believe me I more, 1b our guiding light and dri We' ll celebrate together when I now than I ever ha,-e. I Sweetheart Court to come out lo has been one year now and you truly value your relationship. And ving force. May your powers as return. U Know Who can make this relatioru · the Florida A&M Basketball make it seem alt if it was just yes I love you with aU of my heart. So one help us reach destiny on cam• \b, hre marshal! Chan, you matter what gets in OU! Game. C-ya there. terday. The way your cycsparkle, please try anl! forgive me. So I can pus as we worship you highly. alright!?! Nikii-Park Square is on Happy V.llentinc ·s Da> Red Blazer and matching lip the way you raise your eyebrows start rebuilding your faith in me. Happy Valentine's Day. "Tribesmen 15th St. you. stick: I LOVE YOU ANYWAY! and the sweet smile you share each Obce Kay bee Baby? Ohh, Happy of the baltimore Clan. 'I 1-I ,: I hope that Monday was JUSt Chuckles-Although thts Valen time you sec me. I feel I am the Valentines Day!!! Love. I still don't Jason Seapker; Hope you ha,-e a the beginning of a great "friend tine's won't be fi lledwith extrava luckiest female toave been blessed have a nickname! very Happy Valentine's Day. I ship". 'lbu deserve it! Now, when ganza gifts or candlelight dinners. with such an angel. Although we What's that smell commg from couldn't lo,e you more. -POOK- does he get 10 see the silk nighty? It will be filled with love, as is may have had some rought times, I 713w. Time 10 take out the ..Thlsh Mr. Fo.,cx, Let me take you away or did be? Happy Valentine's Day every day spent with you. Hope• never regret the day we decided to all of it! from your troubles. Let me take RJ-\bu got all ffie mggas caihn', fully, this Spring Break we can make the commitment to other. Happy Anniversary, ierrance... care of you! Say Yes! Carnation? but there's only one sweety for you. make up for Valentine's Day 10 Love sometimes seems to fade but One year is not enough for what we 16 my Lump-lump IGd, I can't I hope )'OU two ha,e a happy ,·alen times over. I love you, Lccsher. our love has grown brighter each got goin' on. Bring your stuff over wait until I can be with you again tine·s day. Frull Loop, Even though things day. OUr love is a love that comes so we can-come into our second so I can scream . . John, John, he's NOP-Oka); I wasn't gomg to send are crazy, I love you just the same. from above. HAPPPY ANNIVER year, togcthcrs. Seeyou tonight. my man. If he can't do it, no one you anything because of your new Happy Valentine's Day. Love, Pit. SARY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY and baby. Love, Nitra. can ! Get ready baby, it's coming. friends, but you know you're still 5th of Dru: Some ol yall thrnk yall HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY. I 16 the IGng ol Bethune, 110\'C you, Aliya (the water girl). my girl! Happy Valentine's Day slick; Some ain't as quick- but ya LOVE YOU, from your BABY. )bu send me swinging. Happy 01'0-Valenune's Day may come Happy Valenune s Day to every- know what? Sometimes you all K RAJAA S:, Valentine's Day. Love '\bur Only once a year, but I look forward to one in Student Recruitment (Yeah, ma.kc me sick!! Ha, Ha. Ha! Any• I have so much I want to say this Queen. having you be my valentine every even you Vick.i !) Love Monica way, that pizza party is coming Valentine's Day, but it's really no Desperately Seekmg \\'()nne R. day! Lewis soon • Oerricke. different than the stuff I tell you We need guidance. "Struggling." 16 the Be6c GOOD LOCR CHIDIADI Baby-g,rl, I JUSI can't get enough (and mean) C\'Cry day. Besides. I '16 A.N. and R.A. No, no Kids(Leslie. Vickie,Reneice and AKOMA & SHACONDA WALK of you. I treasure the day that I met wouldn't want to sound as cheesey ,no ...don't Jove me and I know now the new member Sallymae)-1, vant ER, HUSA'.s NEXT PRESIDENT you. Happy Valentine's Day. \'an as the hilltopic above. So hey, what (smile,.) The Ski Llft. 10 wish you all Happy Black Love & VICE-PRESIDENT! COALES· Damme. can I say? I il/U lm·t ya' to drotl1• S11nky Boy, !'he List:, )'ears. t, Oa): Al least I know with you all C'El',;CE GOT IT GOING ON! Bu-cuck!!!! feacr-PQ, months and 8 days ha,e been filled rm sure 10 be 10\-ed and that you Erica Jolui.,;on-have a happy e C!o.tC, Seeking posi,essor ol sterlrng '16 lady "0": Although O don't with special memories. This week will be around next year. An)'Wa): valentine's day and thanks for being Let the; be the JUSt the finl engine engra,•ed time piece for spe have a man, you ha,c a Sis. end promises to be another one to thanx for the laughs, lots of IO\·e in a great roomate. long seric,; of Valcnt.inc"s cial lovers. lobster dinner and "Happy Valentine's Day!" And add 10 the list. I love you '94'. Love, Kiay Female & Male Models wanted "'ouldn't want to shatt tla drinks. I shall be bearing its' gold• forget about Vernal's look alike and WAMHASAB and there just isn't B,g Bub, W,11 you be my Valen for lrailcr of "Mr. Lo,,-erman the 30)'0ne other than ~ en counterpart. Love need not be geve that Sookee to a "Homie". • enough time to show you. Happy tine? If so I'll meet you on Satur Movie". Report to the undergrad 10\·e, and that's you. Th:± tested to be true. Someday I'll Kobi- Valentine's Day! Forever "\burs, day for a movie. Love ya, Jay's ex library Lecture room L-41 al"·~ys being there for mt prove my feelings for you ...Time Ju, Happy Valentine's Day. See ya Nenc. P.S. You still owe me a slow girlfriend Sat 2/12 12pm-4pm & Tues 2/15 ulwa> s be there for )OU is on our side. BLUE at Boogie\! Love Green Eyes. dance. 16 Midnight snack, You were 4pm-8pm. you ... Winfred Leesher • l "''Ould JUSt like to Fred, Ethel··· llappy Birthday!!! We right we do ha,e a special bond. DANK )'OU now for the wonderful A year later & I love you luv and appreciate you for all that I' m glad you finally noticed' )bur You' sec now that "'e can make 11 weekend we're about to have. Luv even more than I did you have done for us. From your friend "Ko" \\'Ork when we start over ns friends. you always, Chuckles. before ... Maybe this weekend I can IJds---Roz, Dino, and Portia M1dred • Happy 20th birthday to use some of last year's One of the P.ilthl\il, the most beautiful woman in the coupons ... (smile). Thanks for I 'm looking forward to a long, world and the keeper of my heart. always being there for me. warm, sensuous night with cham• I love )'OU! Leopold. Always, Kim pagne, hubbies, satin and lotion, Emily, You'll never know how I love you so mucb .. .l'm glad 11 followed by a morning filled with much you mean to me. Thanks for feels more 11aruro/. One day we will romantic verses wrillen straight KEEP IT being there through the good and be ... Damn ... l love you ... from the heart. Lemme know if the bad. Happy Valentine's Da>•· I Little One (0 0 0 ). Our Journey you're interested.. .Another one of Love You, Science. throough the enchanted forest bas the fuilthful Mr. Westover - Where are those been preparation for our life to Lesh, 'l'hanx tor being a great sis! "playful nights" with Janel'! I'll lei come. Al low the power of forgive I really appreciate your kind note, Monday slide, I understand that ness to enter and I asure that it will always be very special to some of us have annoying "obliga ETERNAL happiness you've won. me. Keep up the good work, I tions" Have your answering ...... OCKED Love always, Wilbur (ASC). know that you will go far. If you machine call my answering A. Kareem, thlS ha.~ been a won ever need me, I'm here! Happy machine and we'll do a "block derful month. You arc so perfect! Valentine's Day! --Roz buster night.'' Dimples. P.S. You If God had made anything more Steph, Keep ya head up! We got are too serious about rings and perfect, he would've kept it for a trick for the wanna-be-stalker! things! himdclf. Happy Valentine's Day. Keep up the good work. --Roz Mush, Re,, Stcph - I Just wanted N.Augusta. IGm, Happy Valentine's Day ! to wish you guys a wonderful Chary. I wish you the RAPPIES'l' O. K. lady I LOVE YOU, bye bye· Valentine's Day. Have fun and 22nd Birthday on Today. May -Fred e~oy. Love, Princess. GOD continue to richly bless you! Happy Valentme's Day to all my and,lynn, Happy 21st btrihday. this is it girl, so hang in there! oo-workers(a.k.a House Negroes) It ain't much different from being LoveYa! Me! at The Hilltop, love the Sports Edi 20 but hey .. you can go to jail for C from Chi-town, Still thmk about tor. On WHBC 830 AM. real now. Love, Vlad. you every now and then. Maybe Portia, I'm gonna be "cock diesel" Stacey and Monique • Whoop, we can get together some time .• just for you!! leU Kenya I said here ii is! You asked for it - arc you Someone from the past. WZUP!! ! • Megalomaniac!! two happy now? All jokes aside, I NOP-Why must these girls be so bubbles, 1 like my baby when 11 1s Howard University's hope you have a love-filled Valen damn pelty? Now that they've with your body it is so quite new a tine's Day. Monique, happy one threatened us, I guess I'll ha,c to thing, muscles better and nerves year anniversary • you know what I bring the shoe and the silencer out! more. i like your body. i like what personal vibe is mean .. Love V.., Valarie. Whatever we do, we better leave it docs, i like its hows. i like to Corey Morgan, !'he Lord has ole girl alone, because she might feel the spine of your body and its blessed me beyond belief. I love stare us to death! Boo. bones, and the trembling -firm. celebrating it's you so very much. ThNoah. 16 Alyshsa, Ayoka, C'rystal, Dara, smoothness and which i will again, Silli {WED), lrustrng Ill love can EsbeUe, Kerry, Rose and again, again kiss, i like kissing this be a little scary ...but I'm glad Stephanie, Whenever I have need and that of you. i like slowly 20th Anniversary we're taking the chance! Happy ed a friend, all of )'OU have been stroking the shocking fuzz of your Valentine's Day. Love, Goofi there for me. I want to say thank electric fur, and what -is it-comes l (KML). you fo r letting me lean on you. I over parting ncsb .. .And eye.s big February 14th - 20th. AI B, I he weeks have been lour. love all of you! Love, LaW.mda. love-crumbs and possibly i like the t hope there a.re many more. Lynn, With every thought I thiiik thrill of under me you so quite new. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9. ,everything I do and with every Button '16 Kendra 0 . I have you m my breath, I take my heart longs for Dear Weekly Byline, I'm hnally t thoughts. Happy Valentine's Day. you. Love, Boo. ready to devulge the secret of my l "\bur secret Admirer. James, I didn't know how content identify. I wiU meet you at your '16 'Ihm Winder, Thanks for berng I could feel, how much happiness I place of business Monday at 6:30 ( such an inspiration in my life. could know, or how much in love I p.m. where I will pick you up fo r Happy Valentine's Day. Love from could be ...Unti le I found you. our Vdlentine's Dinner Date. )bur your Iii sis, Shonda Huery. Happy V.llentine's Day, Sweetheart. Secret Admirer. i-. HftC__ .. Latoya, For I hanksg1vmg we J.B., How about a movie, or Dear tyrone, Roses are red, V10-