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YOUTH COMMUNICATION 1897·1* Board of Dlrec:tora Officers TheHIIIIIefli-RBoard PrNidMrt Compiled by Cameron Coleman, Whitney Young Philip Costello-L~ Plus, Inc. WACK HISTORY MONTH?-8L Patrick's administration refused to put Black History month 'l,eW e~~(J"fV VJct Pmlc»nr. information in the display case or any other areas of the school. Students interested in putting up a display were told James Dodson, Jr.-Thid WMt Press NE Staff '97-'98 Rdjn l.aSola - North Central flegiona EOOcatiooal ~ that they missed the deadline for requesting a display case. The students claimed that they bad not been notified of Managing Editor TINIUIW the deadline. Submitted by Kortum Hurchs, Luther South Chanel Polk, University of Illinois (Chicago) V111C8 Navarro- Chicago Tribu/'16 Polley Editor BROKEN BONES AT JONE~During 9th period at Jones Commerdal, a student entered a S.CI'Ifaty classroom without permission. The teacher asked the student to leave. '!VJ!en that failed, the teacher asked for the Shalamar Bernstein, Lincoln Park Helen Schubert-He/lin SchubM Public Relations Education Editor student 's ID. The altercation soon escalated and the student pushed teacher who fell and fractured his arm, back and Avian Carrasquillo, Weber AIIIIWrt s.cm.ry hip. The student was arrested. Submitted by Tijuana Johnso11, Jones CommerciDI Paula Brien-Columbla College Bulletin Board Editor Cameron Coleman, Whitney Young GMitfll Director. STUDENTS' BEST FRIEND~Animal care and animal rights Graphics/Illustrations Editor Maly Dedinsky-Medi« School of Journalism activist groups have been established at the Chicago High School of Agricultural Mark Flores, Latin Jean Ooyl&- Ben & Jerry's Sciences (CHAS). Students take in homeless animals off the streets and bring them Health Editor William 'Dal' F1'051-Canadian Pacific Forest Prrxluct5, Inc. {191.} in the school and take care of them. Submitted by Toya Thompson, CHAS Brandi Jackson, Washington Glibel Gomez Sports Editor RECYCLE THIS!!!-At Luther South, a teacher with polio was struck Margaret Holt--Chicago Tribune 1 David Jones, Fenger ' in the head with a recycling bin. The students w~o barged into the classroom and .klhn B. Johnsoo-Rcnl Mc:Nalty Fashion Editor threw the bin at the teacher have not been caugh~ according to school officials. Ylayn Ousley, Whitney Young Unda Jooes-Rcosevelt University Submilted by RenyiD Martin, Luther South NE Tech Editor William H. t.owe-R.R. Donne/ley &~ Corey Miggins, Kennedy-King College Layton E. Olsoo--Hct.Ye & Hutton, Ud. BUS FUS~A rumble between Prosser students broke out while they were on a school bus ride en route to Photography Editor Claude J. Peck, Jr. - Inland Steel-Ryerson Foundation (ret} the Regal Theatre. School officials said no disciplinary action has been taken. Submitted by Kathy Jacobson, Edwin Sanchez, University of Chicago Lab Gameld G. Phillpotts - 8/ad! Entertainment Television, Inc. Prosser Book Editor Honor~ry THE MESSAGE-some Curie students are disappointed with school receptionists. According to the Tashwa Matthews, Lincoln Park Directors Special Assignments Editor Jose C~se Chapa Inc. Communications students, several incidents have occured where parents have allegedly attempted to send emergency messages to the Natasha Taylor, Lincoln Park Dick Ck:cone-C~ Tribune students via the main office and students never received them. Submitted by Jennifer Walton, Curie Jobs Editor Fred Eychaner-Newsweb Qyporation RUMBLE IN THE LUNCHROOM-Food fights are making a comeback. At lincoln Park, Jennifer Walton, Curie Clarence Page-Chicago Tribune Entertainment Editor students set the mood by chanting and then the food flies. Food fights got so bad there that the lunchroom bad to be Charies Prioe--Ollcago Surr TNTI6S (ret) closed temporarily. Submitted by SluJ/amar Bernstein, Lincoln Park Amanda Veazley, Whitney Young Robert Regan--{lakbtoo lnlemationallnc. Heidi Sc:llultz~, Inc. CORD AND DISCORD-As a Whitney Young bearing-impaired student was trying to catch a Blue April Supplement Editor Line train at the Racine station, the doors closed before be could make it. A friend, who had caught the train, pulled Jennifer Walton Gloria Scoby---Crain Canmunic:aOOns, Inc. the emergency cord located above the doors, and attempted to let the other student aboard. Almost immediately, two policeman detained the hearing impaired student who had missed the train, while his friend escaped punishment. A Reporters Many thanks to our friends and Jessica Anzaldua,Senn supporters who made this Issue CfA employee then lectured other Whitney Young passengers on the repercussions of pulling the emergency cord. Crystal Davis, Lane Tech possible: Is everything cool at your school? Whether things are merry or scary, we want to Natalie Hart, CHAS know. Send your shouts, reports and other 4-1-1 to the: Heather Hawkins, Mother McCauley .Monymous William Lee, Western Illinois University American National Bank Fooodation Marchae Miller, Calumet Avenor America, Inc. Bulletin Board Suheily Natal, Kenwood The W~liam C. Bannerman Fooodation New Expression Nnenna Onwunmelu, St. Scholastica Ben &.)e(r.js FOIIldallon Ebony Rowan CVS 600 S . Michigan Avenue Joseph Talamantez, Whitney Young Benevolence Committee of ~rist Chtlth Chicago, Illinois 60605-1996 Andres Washington, Amundsen Boatd of l:llrecm Illustrators/Photographers Henly T. Chandler Rebecca Babcock, St. Scholastica Chas. Levy Company Cover photos by Mark Flores Cathy Choulate, St. Scholastica The Chicago Community Trust Joaquin Ochoa, Weber Chicago Reader Chicago Tribune Foundation Adult Staff rr======Table of Contents City d Chicago Depal1menl of Culhral Affairs, Gallery 37 Executive Director Bill Brooks CNA lnStnnCe Companies ColtJmlja College Editorial Advisor Billy D. Montgomery DelxliM L DeHaas Teens Raising Children Copy Editor Gaylord and Dort(hy Donnelley Foundation MargaretAnn Cross R.R. Doonelley &Sons Company Can teens handle it? Graphics Director Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Eric J. Williams Fel-~er Fooodation Friends d Youth Commoolcation IINw ~•.Jon Is published once a month except Juty, Augus~ September, IW1d January by Youtll Communica!ion, The Inland Press Foundation a not-fori>!olit organiution. MaiHng address is: Youth Communication Ralph Johnson @Columbia College, 600 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60605-1996. The Mayer and Morris Kaplan Family Foundation Phooe: (312) 922-7150 Fax: (312) 922·7151 . The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur FOIJldation Careers And You E-malt: [email protected] Marshall Ftekl's
Web: www.chlcago.dlgltalclty.com/go/taan The Nalco Fooodation Job profiles ·highlighted. The Northern Trust Company For ldvortlolng, call Doug Haddad at (312) 2e:J.&III. The Albert Pick, Jr. Fuld For..., eighl-lalue subocrip1Jon, send c11ec1< tor $1210: IINw /lifPN- SUbscripti APRIL 1998 ' ~~~~----~---~~~-~~~'--"-----'------~-...... _....:..::..=...=:=====.....i....J jlnside Our Schools ! .....,._.,____~-- 'l"een o"f t:he Month Jennifer Ellie Corrections school promotes learning over lock downs Whether on stage or in the classroom, major theater and musical production since tier Jennifer Ebie is a class act. freshman year at Latin. From "Godspell" to By Avian CunsquW~ Weber students begins at 8:00 a.m. They have classes general equivalency diploma, or GED. This senior attends The Latin School, where "Romeo and Julie~" Jennifer is said to tackle When teens are sent to juvenile detention Llltillunch. Then, they continue their classes The CCDOC is receiving greater support she is a standout in music and theater as well as her roles with enthusiasm, energy and centers, it is common~ thought that they have until 2:00 p.m. The students are then brought from other programs aimed at turning around in the classroom. commitment. reached their first stop to a history of jail time. back to the DOC v.ings where they live. wayward teens. Other programs molded with - A bard worker, Jennifer bas been known to To enrich her academic interests, Jennifer However, the alternative high school at the the same ideals include the Cook take on more than sbe can handle. But several of spends her summers participating in several Cook County Department of Corrections County Boot Camp, which is a ber teachers say she has earned their respect for academic and voluntrer programs. These (CCDOC) views the stop as the key to their sentencing alternative. This military her "invaluable indude previous freedom. style, 18-week training program includes presence in the stays at tbe The alternative high school serves as a a lengthy classroom package. Students classroom." prestigious second shot at an education and a future for receive vocational and computer When she is not Cambridge and students headed down the wrong path in lffe. training, literacy classes and substance making valuable Brown univernities. The school is offered as an alternative to jail abuse counseling while working toward contributions in class, Her time for first-time offenders. aGED. Jenn1fer makes them involvement outside The program is designed to give During a recent press conference, 10 band and througb ri the dassroom students academic education, career civll nghts actMst Rev. Jesse Jackson her theatrical spreads 10 her orientation and life skills education to keep and schools ch1ef Paul Vallas unveiled a performances. She church, where sbe i5 them from returning back to a life of crime. set of programs designed to keep plays the nute in a youth volunteer in Now an accredited school for three years, delinquent youths out of the already Lat10 's 70-membcr the Friday night the high school is funded by the ChiCagO overcrowded JtNenlle pnsons wind ensemble and recreational pr~ Public Schools. The1r proposal includes $1 million in sings 10 the and the monthly The history of the a~emative high school school funds to the Illinois Nat10nal competitive all breakfast for the can be traced back to 1929 when i1 had one Guard, whiCh will help pay for 500 slots fema le cborale. bungry as well as the classroom and very few teachers. The illustration by Mark Flores 111 the Lmcoln Challenge program The Addiuonally. she afternoon bJtoring school was then part of a separate academic program ISa 22-week course 1n l~e sk1lls bas had significant progratnfrK program. The curnculum consists of baste classes tra1mng, leadership and GED classes, roles 10 aI most every neigbborboodyoutb. Jack Sullivan, who has been the acbng in language arts, math, science, SOCial followed by a year of counseling once the pnncipal of the school since 1993, said his studies, career orientation and, 1n some program IS over Another poss1bllrty in the duties are no different thai1 those of any other buildings, skJll and career traming. proposal 1ncluded Saturday-morn1ng Monng r------, ,~, pnnctpal at any other high school. 'We also offer a program whiCh we can and counseling seSSIOns for m1nor offenders. "The school has been regarded as a life skills, whiCh deals with how to get a JOb, Even President Chntoo tossed 1n h1s Last June, we presented a list of the Top 100 Teens 1n Chicago Slnce special education school because rt was how to keep a fOb and mock 1nteMeWS,• commrtment toward transforming troubled the response was so great. we declded to make rt a permanent sectJon 111 housed in the Cook County Jail,· Sullivan Sullrvan saJd 'We have guest speakers who youth dunng lasl month's 'State of the Un10n' our paper In each ISSUe of N~w Expression, we W111 highlight a teen who said. 'M. that time the attitude was that anyone come 1n and volunteers who come 1n to help address has outstanding credenlials If you know of a teenager who deserves who went to jail had to have something wrong the students. The only variat1011 of our school 'MOS1JtNenlle cnme is committed recognrtion among h1s or her peers, please complete the nommatoo torm with them, so they had this school funded to others is that the cumculum 1s tailored to between the hours of 3 111 the afternoon and below and send It to us Also mclude a clear photo ten at n!Qhl We can keep so many of our through the (CPS) special education the 1ndMdual student.· Did this teen: ch11dren out of trouble 111 the first place ~we department.· A lawsurt changed the polq SUIIrvan added thai most of the students Save a life? g1ve them someplace to go other than the and lifted the special education restnctions. mthe program have not been to school mIVt'O Achieve academic success? streets.· Clmton said A lyplcal school day for CCOOC alternative or three years and have yet to complete the1r Perform significant volunteer serv1ce? Win awards for greatness? Demonstrate tremendous athlet1c prowess? Go where no teen has gone before? Student rep calls for teen support If so, then S!Qn the teen up to be recogmzed 10 New Expression. By Jessia Anzaldua, Senn Name of teen she found out about the position When Eliza Almazan was ------from student council, where she elected to the Chicago School is also the vice prcs1dent. Her ~------· Reform Board last year, she advisor supported her and urged Year in School made history becoming the first ------her to run. Hispanic female to be an Person Nommat1ng the Teen______She described being on the honorary student member of the board as "a big wow." I I board. Now after a couple of " It's really exciting and ~------months in the position, Eliza interesting to see what people Crty______Sta te____ .Z ip Code ___ said she wants to leave a legacy have to l.ay," Eliza ~aid . "A lot for future representatives. Dayt1me Phone Number _j ------of the things people bring up L Eliza, a student at Kennedy, for discussion arc wmplaints." said the more than 1 00,000 Among some of the issues she Please tell us why thiSl efil IS betng nom1nated {L1st on a separate sheet students she represents are too has disc u ~.se d with the board divided by race, class and sex. include· overcrowding, gangs rf necessary} Her goals include bringing teens and cheating in lhc schools. together around issues that unite As an advisor to the board, them. Eliza Almazan she talks about how the hoard "I like to get along with can help students, but she nlso people of all colors," she said. She board actions. So instead, she works encourages students to help them added people should unite."An within the boundaries that are given Please send the completed form and a photo to: selves. effort for trying to solve this to her. New Expression "Don' t let anyone ~lop you from problem is to have rallies." She gets feedback from stud ent 600 S. Michigan Avenue reaching your goals," Eliza said. As the voice of opinion for the council representatives to get a sense Eliza is also an active member of Chicago, Illinois 60605-1996 students, Eliza was elected to give of how students feel about various Chicago Public Schools' Chief the board a sense of what high issues. Once she collects the Executive Officer Paul Vallas' The deadline for the May Issue Is April 3, 1998. school students feel about board and comments, she shares them with the Student Advisory Board. local school issues. Like her school board. predecessors, she can't vote on any Like other high school students, L------~ APRIL 1998 NE 3 J Essay Contest Winners to the matters at hand, when it are public officials, they have a right new program, those issues might March's Essay Question comes to the American people. to their own privacy. What does impact my life much more than Politicians know that the American their private lives had to do with us, who's having "relations." Do the private lives of people have put their trust and anyway? Are these private lives People should focus on the issues economical lives in their hands. affecting the way we live? No, they that matter and can affect their lives. Politicians seem to value that trust have nothing to do with us. The media should respect the our political leaders anect and in fact, they honor it. Keeping The situation with President Bill privacy of political leaders. Let people in mind, their ability actually Clinton has been taken out of them live their lives while they can. their ability to handle the increases and the duty is carried out. proportion. The media reports As was previously mentioned, In conclusion, the private lives of interfere with regularly scheduled they are only human beings. We are our leaders don not affect their television programs to tell the nation already born in sin. God knows we public's business? ability to handle the necessary some gossip about Clinton. The sad will do wrong, but we don't have to 1st Place reasons why America may have to business. Their work and pleasure is part of it is that we are listening and keep making the same mistake. Lamont Vernon Coleman re-engage in battle with Iraqi divided and never confused. To this judging his work based upon this Julian President Sadaam Hussein. The date, the job has been done. hearsay. president has stayed true to the Will there ever be a time where 3rd Place The answer is no. First and American people. political leaders and celebrities can Lar:ry Cheng foremost, a politician should be It has been said that the only "true 2nd Place have a life of their own~ The media Whitney Young judged by his/her public record, not blue" president was Harry Truman. Loletta Walker takes covering their private lives to by his/her private affairs. Most presidents have led controver Collins the extreme. Most people, like The private affairs of political Secondly, our leaders of today sial private lives, but they still got myself, don't care. leaders should not affect their ability seem to be keeping their priorities the job done. Abraham Lincoln People should realize political Now, if a political leader is to handle their work. When a person straight. For example, the ongoing signed the Emancipation Proclama leaders are human, too. While they declaring war on Iraq or forming a is put into a position which their news of President Clinton's alleged tion; Lyndon Johnson signed the ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• lives are scrutinized to the fullest, affair with former White House Voting Rights Bill and John F. • the pressure to ~erform is elevated • even more and their expectations of intern Monica Lewinsky has been Kennedy aided blacks when they • the talk of the town. Never-the-less, faced racist oppression. All of these • themselves to succeed in their work • NE is heightened. Being so, our President Clinton has remained on presidents had controversial private • task. He recently delivered a very li ves, but these secret lives obvi political leaders are more adept in powerful, determined and focused ously didn't affect their ability to Safety handling their business because it is State of the Union address. take care of the nation's business. known to them that their work is During the speech, he discussed When a president delivers his important and that they have to majm: issues, including outlining the inaugural speech, he vows to attend maintain a good record and image. SurveY If anything, the private lives of New Expression newspaper is looking for students to give us your feelings on our political officials should help in school safety!" Safety is said to be a top priority of the Chic§go Public Schools. How their business performance-because Essay Contest safe do you feel at school? Please answer the following questions and feel free to add it would further enhance their additional comments. understandings of the morals and You Can Win problems of the community which $75, $50 or $25 Name ______Age __ he/she represents. In New Expression's Phone ( Politicians know that their private lives are important to their April Essay Writing Contest School (Teacher of the top entry also gets $25) ------career. Even though this is true, 1 • Does your school have metal detectors (stationary or hand-held)? their private lives often don't impact • their professional work because the April's Essay Question: 2. Do you know of students who have or have you been physically threatened work is not about what he/she has or harassed by teachers or administrators? If so, please give details of at least done in the past but what he/she "Should prom be that big of a deal?" one incident. believes in and what he/she plans to improve in the future. People, like Please present your arguments clea,r1y and concisely. Your essay must be within 200-400 3. Have you witnessed any students successfully bringing weapons inside the politicians, have the leadership to words. The first, second and third place essays will be reprinted in the next edition of school. How did they bring them in? keep immune to negative press N!!W ~~~,_,.and the winners will receive $75,$50, and $25, respectively. 4. Does the security staff at your school make you fee l safe? Explain your about their private lives, and have Also, the teacher of the student with the top entry wins $25. answer. enough sense to not Jet negativity in their private lives affect their Rules: Age must be under 20-year -old to win. All entries must be typed cover 5. Do you know of incidents where people, who have no affiliation with the business in the office. page that includes your: 1) Full name;2) Home address with the city, state and zip code school, have been able to walk in and roam the building without being stopped? If so, 3) Home Phone number 4) Age; 5) School 6) Full name of your teacher, if he/she explain. assigned you the essay contest. Failure to comply with any of the rules will automatically disqualify your entry. 6. Since August 1997, have there been any stabbing or shooting incidents inside your school? If so, did anyone sustain serious wounds or die as a result Deadline: of the incidents? • April 3, 1998 - 5 p.m. No Extensions!! 7. How often does your school have fire drills? When was the last time your How to respond: school had one? 1.E-mail: [email protected] How to respond: 2. Fax : (312) 922·7151 1. By E-mail [email protected] 3. Snail mail: April Essay Contest 2. By fax (312) 922·7151 New Expression 3. By regular mail Avian Carrasquillo, Education Editor 600 S. Michigan Avenue New Expression Chicago, Illinois 60605-1996 600 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, .Illinois 60605-1996 Deadline for entries Is April 1, 1998 Please include your name, age, year in school, the school you attend and a phone ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••number where vou mav be reached if we have further auestions . 14 NE APRIL 1998. In My CJei'Zie-~ Teens can raise children Never too early to look !leather Hawldn~. Mother McAuley Many people llelteve that teenagers c.1n't effecuvely raise children, but parcntrng is nOI exactly hindered by youth. lor summer jobs Parents, regardless of their age, must nourish, love and support thetr children. Tbts ts establ ished by law and docs not diSCriminate based upon the age of the parents. Regardless of the parents' age, constructive way to spend each day Desprte thts fact, I vrew my they have to make decisions including a child's di~ clothing and medtcal care. of the coming summer. short time within that For thoo;e teens who don 't have the capac1ty to care for thetr you ng. there are family members, as By Chane! Polk, Managing Editor But wait, there's occupation as very well as groups and federally funded progra~. University of Illinois at Chicago more! Summer jobs rewarding. Because of to aid teen parents. Just ltke adult parents, teen Flowers blooming, wann also provide experience time spent as a child care parents can have the1r nghts as parents revoked, temperatures, the sounds of that can be helpful professional, I learned tf a child ts neglected or abused. Teenagers also children playing. Spring. when seeking other that it was something have the rtgbt to seek full custody tf one parent A time when we feel free, jobs and at other times that I did not enjoy IS n01 fit to properly take care of a chtld or if a unrestrained by the bitter cold of throughout life. doing. This helped dtvorce is takmg place If an agreement cannOI winter and heavy attire. No snow Don' t be mistaken, when dectding what I be made betv.een the teen parents havmg to do to be troubled with. All we have to some summer jobs programs provide wanted to do m the -.rth the -.'l:Jfare of the child. a court can and fear is an occasional rain storm, but seasonal employment that may at future. By determining what wrll dectde where the child wrll ltve, along wuh even that adds to the happiness and first seem easy to tackle but later wasn't suitable for me, I began visruuon and suppon ISSues. Shared or JOint beauty of the season. becomes challenging, like caring for to narrow down career plan and custody is very rare among young parents because of jobs, school and transportation restriaions The school year is coming to a small children. alter future asprratlons to If all else fat Is and teen parents are stmply unable to care foe a child, they have the right to place close once again. Ahh ... Sweet I' ll never forget the summer I something that I would enjoy the child in f~ter care or wtth an adoption agenc) In tbe case of foster care, 11 can be vre-.ed as freedom. spent as a child care aid. Stxty small It 's unbelievable, but all thts temporary placement v.hile the parents correct the problems in their lives However, pui!Jng a child There's only one problem. What children ages 3 and 4, supervtsed by came as a re ult of havmg a up for adoption severs all rights for parents. to do with all this new found free 6 staff members for 6 hours daily summer JOb. lUSI because a pe~n bas a cbtld at an early age does not mean tlut they art toully oalit to time? seemed easy. Weeks of tantrums, As warmer weather ap prO\ tde tbe necessuies of life There are plenty of programs that assist teens along the road of Preparing the search for childhood illnesses, and lost barettes proaches, be conscious of what parenthood. summer jobs is one great solution took their toll. Eventually, I left even one summer of employment Here are some boo and progra~ that can help any teen parents out there. to this otherwise troubling ques work everyday wtth a headache and can do AlSil t:'aD} communtt) and religious organrzations conduct partotmg classes. Call Child tion. Summer jobs provide income the sound of small voices echomg Prolect1ve Scrvtces, an adopuoo agency, or a family counse mg center for a referral. we've all been searching for and a through my head. "Coping with Teenage Motherhood" by Urol)n Stmpson "Teenage Fathers" by Klrtn Gra,elle and Ltshe Peterson Bureau for At·R~ Youth borne ID II for )OU at J-800-99· YOlfrn ( 1-800-999~ ) httpi ..,,,,.,. Jt-risk.rom/ CollegeC~\ 5) Gtttill~ t.o ialow )OUr professors. Foe maoy of )OU, espcclall) those gotng to large u!ll'le~ures, your professors wtll bm hundred.~. maybe tbouSUr dunk _n1u .1rc 1 ' hll·.•goC,,n· h.t~ •mrnt•do open mind. Yoo are n :- • :" Reach 120,000 Teens '0 Qirough New ExpPession. TakeCrarge OfYour Future Cln?Jilm-. (312> .2s3-53aa . ~- . \ D ADVERTISE The world is changing fast. To keep up, you need the powerful tools offered by today's Air Force. We offer education, training and experience that will prepare you for the 21st century. And when your commitment is complete, you'll have the tools ZEM most employers ask for. RECORDING STUDIO Plus, you'll get: 24+ R ECORDING STUDIO • Comprehensive medical and dental care PROFESSIONAL • Excellent salary RECORDING... • Tuition assistance • 30 days of vacation with pay each year AT ITS BEST! • And more POP LATIN For more infonnation calll-800-423-USAF ROCK-METAL or contact your local Air Force recruiter. ALTERNATIVE RAP (708)656-1544 6 NE APRIL 1998 Looking lor summer jobs Compiled by NE Staff The search for the "right" job can be a hard one. Here's a brief listing of many agencies that are "youth worker Tips on gatUng real Job axparlanca and soma friendly." Job Corps-This serious '11an,JM11ns'' In your pockets this summer federally funded organization helps low income youth who not only need to find a job but also for those who Working impact haven' t finished high school. It provides extensive job training to youth who are teens looking for jobs. Job Corps holds job By Crystal Davis, Lane Tech training in 100 different areas. It More students seem to be working during the school year. provides live in Changes in parental income and the growing desire for teens to be dormatory and free independent are among the major reasons why teens are not just settling room and board for six for summer jobs. months to two years. It Some students say choosing to be somewhat financially independent has successfully is a positive sign of maturity. Others say holding a job can also have an placed 75 percent of negative impact on their studies. For Carl Purkett, an 18-year Illustntioo by Joaquin Ochoa its graduates in jobs. Requirements: Only old former Cub Food Store for youth ages 16-24, employee, juggling education of low income families. and working was not a hard task. ( To learn more about Job Corps, call 1-800-733-JOBS. "Working did not affect my lnsltutlonal Products-If you want some experience education," Purkett said. \.j in marketing, this i the job for you. You will have the " It affected my social life . -,..._ responsibility of elling audio and video equipment in and I couldn't go to basketball I outside of school The company ha many positions available. games after school or take a Requirement . Mu 1 be 16 or O\ier and you ha\ie to be a girl out." However, as a student in the Chtcago Public Schools system or a recent consolation, Purkett added graduate. that work is fulfilling because ·-., l/ Start making cash today and call Joseph at (773) 651-8890. it pays the bills. Youth Net Program-A program sponsored in 20 Aside from affecting a !'- dtfferent police di tricts in the city of Chicago The program student's social life, other previous teen with on-the-job training in conjunction with a working teens said it has a place of employment, such as ho pitals, banks, or legal definite impact on study offices Youth also have the cho tce to receive training in tbe time and sleep. Lacking classroom. sleep and study time can To find out more call Nancie Cheek at (31 2) 744-3911. cause grades to fall. Cheek is also , ponsoring a job·· hadowing" day on April "I work at McDonald's," 22, JQQ (during pnng break),\\ here teens are in\ ited to Terence Wilson, 17, said. " I team about dtfferent JObs. work late and sometimes I fall Black Pearl Worksho~Biack Pearl \ ork hop is asleep (in class)." loot..tng for teens with artisttc kill , as well as entrepreneur Working students, like Sean hip goals, who can easily communicate with the public. Gracyson, said stress can be This workshop teaches youth skills in the arts and later another by-product of working lllustntloo by Catby MOOStS ell completed artwork to variou art gallerie . The age while going to school. Sean said range is from ll-19 years of age. Up to 250 urban youth the attempt of maintaining a tiring job, good grades and sufficient sleep participate every year. can cause students to pressure themselves into putting school last. For more information. call (773) 2 5-1211. "My back hurts due to heavy lifting, and I'm just stressed out," Tutors Program-Held in conjunction\ ith the Mayor's Sean said. Summer Jobs Program, this program will employ 2,500 Although the U.S. Department of Labor maintains that teen employ tudents who assbt in the Summer Bridge Program. Tutors will ees are only to work an average of four hours per day, and no later than be paid minimum wage and will work five days a week. 9 p.m., some employers are not willing to work with students' sched Tutors mu 1 be at least 14 year old. For more information ules, according to students like Hosea Franco, 16. call the Mayor', Office of Inquiry at (312) 744- 000. "Sometimes employers work with us and sometimes they don't," O•llery 37-lf you love the arts. then this program is Hosea said. "As a result, many students begin to put off studying, get especially for you. inadequate rest and fail in school." Gallery 37 features an eight-week work program located in Por students interested in getting a job, working teens stress the heart of downtown, as well as several schools and the following: neighborhoods. It provides approximately 1,000 tudents on • Maintain a proper balance between the job and school. the-job training and a chance to earn while they learn in the • Talk to your employer about your school schedule after you are visual, performing. and literary arts. . hired. This program offers everything from painting and sculpting • Don't overl oad yourself with extra-curricular activities. to drama and creative writing. • Rest and study during your off days. For more information on this program, call the coordinator at (312) 744-9242. APRIL 1998 NE 7 Staying cool When 1he heat Is on Sbe said when their custoqJCtS are Teens like Keisba Malone, 16, a junior at she finds herself about their pasoul Curie, said teens often forget to "check their at a point when problems or what By Eboay RowaD, CVS as much if the same people wouldn't do it They attitudes" before they start their shifts, and she is about to bappened to them would act as though this was their first time in tbe conflicts easily break out breakdown, she before they got to Screaming children, impatient customers and restaurant" Keisba, who is employed at Chuck ECheese, sternly asks ber work. All they are pestering managers. How do teens put up with all Edwards didn't cope with the pressure too said that attilllde can "make or break you." boss for at least about is getting their this havoc and frustration on the job? It all well. Like many teens who are inexperienced with "I'm not saying that you have to be rude, but a five-minute food," Jackson said. depends upon who you ask. public service, sbe bad more complaints than you must be firm because our customers, break. "Some customers cu "I bated it when people would bold up the line compliments about working in the area of fast especially the k.ids, will take advantage of your "That will nlustntloo by Mark Flores get pretty nasty, aDd if in tbe middle of the lunch hour, which is the food. nice and sweet nature," Keisba said. give enough time the workers feel like busiest time of tbe day to figure out what is on the Ironically, the fast food industry bas But dealing with the public firmly must be to put my bead together again," Keisba said. "It's they are ready to take physical action, then they menu," said Serita Edwards, 18, a former traditionally opened its doors to teens, allowing done with tact. Keisba said she bas learned bow to kind of like wben parents give their children a time should burry and get a manager or supervisor, so employee of McDonald's. "It wouldn't bother me many to get their first real work experience. deal with the overly energetic kids and parents. outlt really helps me to survive through the day." that we can mend the problem." According to teen employees, the most Jackson said teens often feel like they can difficult time for most teens to keep their emotions handle the situation, only to cause a big in tact is on the first day. The excitement and fear commotion which usually gets them fired or on of starting a new experience can cause quite a few probation. mix-ups, according Natasba Jackson, a manager at Jackson suggested that new teen employees YOUR SCHOOL a local McDonald's. take time to adapt to their new environment and "I have to tell the new trainees that none of regulate their attitudes. YOUR SPORTS, NEA~8ffi(~~ YOUR WAY. How To Move Up On The Job By Jennifer Walton, Curie Bring productive energy to the and Ebony Rowan, CVS job. Have the forceful and mobile The New Chicago If you're tired of being a trainee or attitude to make things move ahead. If High School TV Sportshow if you've been working in the same you want to move up on the job, you place for over a year and your will have to do above average work. supervisors have made no mention of Be flexible. You can't expect to HIGH SCHOOL promotion or even a raise, then you get a higher position when you tell should definitely be reading this them that you're too busy to do extra article. work every time they ask you. You ~ Moving step up a step on the job won 't have to get rid of your social SUNDAYS isn't as hard as it may sound. If your life, but you must show some type of lOAM mind is set on getting promoted, be commitment and dedication. persistent. Persistence, means having Show your ability to handle a determination conflict. !PORT!HOW C!§i1 to get what you Conflicts are one 8 NE APRIL 1998 ] CAREER~ife: r------,TEENS! Stacy Foster, in the field they plan to Improve Your Writing pursue. Skills! Before arriving at Calumet, Accountant Foster spent two years at Oak GET PUBLISHED! By Man:hae Miller, Calumet Forest Hospital in the billing department. She also had a Join the publisher of New Expression newspaper While many students want one-year stint as a certified for one of our three writing workshops. employers to "show them the public accountant. money," a Calumet accountant sajd "Accounting is a very M•rch 28, 1998 teens should also learn the best broad field where the pay is Essay/Composition Writing ldMI lor lllldtntalnttrtllild In Improving thtlr aUla lo< ltnn p.wptn, compoallona, eoUevt applcatlona and ways of managing it. good with numerous op tnlnlnct axama. Stacy Foster is an accountant at the south side rugh tions," Foster said. "It is the type of field that al lows school, where she also serves as the school's Operations you to work in the public or private sector, or even I independently for an entrepreneur." April 25, 1998 Manager. She oversees aU financial operations, as well Journalism (Print and Broadcast) as maintruns the school budget. Fo tcr has worked in both private and public Ideal lot atvdenta lntmsttd In ltamlnq how to write lor nwapapert, magnlna, radio and 1t1r11a1oa • Although her education at the University of Lllinois in sectors and has discovered wherever money is Urbana and DePaul University prepared her for the exchanged, an accountant is needed. M•y 30, 19st8 I accounting field, Foster said her motivation came from an "Everyone needs an accou ntant. Every facet of life Script Writing which deals with money will, at one time or another, accounting teacher at Harper, where she attended high ldttt lo< IIUdeniJ lntaruttd lit ptoduclr19 scripta lo< llm and ""'* ~ u Will u llltotblon PfOVIllllll. interact with an accountant," Foster said. school. All worXshops Will be held from 10 a.m.. 4 p.m. at Youth Commurocallon (YC), 623 "I've wanted to be an accountant since my juruor year Foster suggested that students who are great with numbers and well organized give accounting a try. S Wabash Avenue Room 207, Chrcago. Ill no1s YC is located 111 Columbia Colleges in high school," Foster said. Wabash campus Foster srud she went through the maze of career options •••••••••••••••••• before deciding on accounting and suggested that • • $10 per teen to cover food and matenals Workshop SIZe 1s limrted to 30 studen1s students decide upon a college with a strong background For mort dt!JIII or to rtglsttr ca ll Billy Wontgomery II (312) 922-7150 or return the lorm ~ lVbv.. not \Vrite for ~ bttow to, • • By mail· New Expression :AJew C.'iy-e-;,~irf'V? : 600 S. Michigan Avenue Ch icago, Illinois 60605-1996 CAREER~ife: :Join our teen starf. Attention: Billy Montgomery • • By E-ma1l: [email protected] cathy Crighton, ~TODAY!~ By fax: (312) 922-7151 . . ~------. Wri t i ng Workshop Registration Form VeteNaarian , I • • · '------~--~~--~ · Name • • Address------By 'atalie Han, CHAS ~ ------Cathy Cnghton, DMV, IS a mobile veterinarian who doesn't mind :CALL:• • '1 oi'Xshop{s} 1n:erested .n atlend.ng getting out of the office to visll her s1ck animal patients. Due to her • • unique servtce, E interviewed her about the field, her umque ap proach and her advice to teens :112-822-7160 : • • NE: Who mot1vated you to choose the field of work you rc in? • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • L .J CC: I chose th.is field of work on my own and I was self-motivated. NE: What are your lrkes and dislikes about your job? ------CC: I love my job because I am self-employed. I d1sltke having the Earn your college degree... tuition free! responsibility for Jives when I'm caring for these animals NE: What are the skills and qualifications that are needed when trying to become a veterinarian? Work One Weekend a Month and CC: You will have to be booksmart, self-motivated as well as have common sense. The qualtfications for becommg a veterinarian arc four Earn 1 OOo/o College Tuition! years of high school, three years of graduate school, and four and a half years of veterinarian school. If you have the mind for college, but not the money, the Illinois Am1y }.;ational Guard NE: What was your hardest task while trying to become a vetennar has a golden opportumty for you. Lend us vour brain! ower one weekend a month and ian and then afterward? two weeks a year. and we'll pay your way through collcgc~ Benefits include: CC: My hardest task becoming a veterinarian was the struggle of survivng veterinarian school. My hardest task now is living up to the • 1 00% College Tuition Scholarship ... to any stat suppmted coil ge for 1 years! title and job. • $7521.48 Montgomery G.l. Bill ... sludcnts earn up to $20 :> .93 pet month! NE: What k1nd of animals do you special1ze in ? • Receive College Credit... cam college credit for your military tr;:tining! CC: I specialize in horses and rabbits. • A Well Paid Part-time Job ... eam over $111.00 per weckcml dtillto start! NE: What is the starting sa lary for a veterinarian? CC: (The) starting rate is $35,000 per year for a veterinarian. The • Learn a Marketable Job Sl APRIL 1998 NE 9 il ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • While the economy has been booming and unemploy ment, overall, has gone down, it has become increasingly ; Don't see enougL of ~ Teens want difficult for teens to find jobs. Finding a job has become • harder for Hispanics and African-Americans. Do not get • me wrong, all teenagers are suffering, no matter their your s(Lool1 jobs too color. The jobs offered to teens are often limited by their Sbalamar Bernstein, Uncoln Park exhausting school schedules. Employers should under ~I~Le.. get stand that teens have large amounts of work to do at Do you want more money? Sure, we all do. Money school and home. Employers must give teens some makes the world go round, right? So why don't more leniency with their schedules and understand a teenager's ~tLit! teens have it? hectic life. I know some people out there are moaning I am not sure about and groaning that a job comes • everyone else, but it with responsibilities and strict • New Expression is looking for seems that I never adherence to rules. But, :correspondents from all schools and have enough money. \ when one gets a real, working : all sides of Chicago! And I really hate job, that is only thing they do. • asking my parents for They are not running from • New Expression is Chicago's only newspaper by, for and it. As a teen, I want to class to class, activity to • about Chicago teens • feel independent and activity and sport 1o sport. • be treated like an In addition to this, employ • adult, but I can not ers rarely want to hire teens You can give the city the "real deal ~ about what's going • feel that way when because they often have no on in your school! I' m unemployed and \ prior experience. Without a have difficulty job, I can't gain experience, obtaining a job. and without experience, I Come to the All-City Staff meeting at To begin with, it is can't gain a job. What a 4:00 p.m. on March 26. extremely difficult for dilemma. teens to get jobs. Far Then there are volunteer too often the media jobs. The most important New Expression is located at • has portrayed teens as word being "volunteer." Columbia College (Wabash Campus) inept idiots who can't be trusted with responsibility These jobs do not pay, but when you find the right one, 623 S. Wabash Avenue, Su~e 207 under any circumstances. experience and knowledge can be gained. New Expres Refreshments will be served. Secondly, as other teens know, trying to balance a job sion is a prime example. I'm learning valuable journal Call Chanel or Billy at and school can be a difficult task, especially if one is ism skills, and, work skills, in general. This is a great, (312) 922-7150 to confirm your attendance. involved in extracurricular activities and athletics. non-paying experience. Should I sacrifice sports and clubs, just for some Teens have to search far and wide to find the job that dough? I have to look toward the future, and those accommodates their schedule. The problem is that if you ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• activities look good on college transcripts . take that job, what about the next teen? & Northwestern - BUSINESS COLLEGE "Chicago's First Private Business College" Associate Degree·programs in:r Accounting Medical Assisting Your road to success Travel & Tourism could start vvi th a Office Technology substantial bonus. Business Administration Hospitality Management Your math and science skills can lead to an Paralegal/Legal Assistant exciting career in one of today's hottest fields Business Information Technician nuclear power. 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This health column Is come with smoking, the effects of More respiratory problems in sponsored by the How to "do college'' right secondhand smoke are rising up 1n various non-smokers due to ETS 1nclude. unhealthy stages. cough1ng , phlegm, chest discomfort Wllam C. Ba111erman By Andm Washington, Amundsen of the main causes of secondhand One and reduced lung function. The EPA Book Title: "How to Get Into and Graduate smoke the emissions from a etgarette, pipe Foundation is estimates that between 150,000 to From College In 4 Years With Good Grades, a or etgar in closed spaces, accord1ng to Andre 300,000 of these cases attnbutable to ETS are them senous hea~h problems Useful Major, a Lot of Knowledge, a Little Debt, Stanley, representative from the Amencan Infants and young children up to 18 months Robert Prrtchard 18, of Lane Tech, agreed Great Friends, Happy Parents, Maximum Party Medical Association. Stanley added that old. saYJng that 'rt makes your clothes smell like Attendance, M in imal Wei ght Gain, Decent Habits, secondhand smoke also comes from the Of those cases, between 7 500 and 15,000 smoke Girls who smoke da1ly, the1r breath Fewer Hassles, a Career Goal, and a Super exhale of the smoke, after rt is puffed will resu ~ 1n hospitalization. smells Ike coffee every t1me I'd rather date a Attitude, All While Remaining Extremely Cool!" In 1988. the Environmental Protection Many teenagers hang ou1 with peers or g1rl who smokes a 101nt than etgarettes ' Pnce. $9.95 Ageocy (EPA) Indoor Air DMs1on requested have parents who smoke on a constant baSis. Tanya Mance 19. a student from the Aud1ence. High school students that tl~ei r Office of Research and and they feel that the hazards can affect many Atlanta College of Art. stated, 'I f unk that any Development make an assessment of the non-srnok1ng teens type of secondhand smo e 1s Inconsiderate for reSpiratory health effects of passrve smok1ng In addrt100, more than 90 percent of people penod Smok1ng 1s The long-t1tled book "HOllo 10 Get Into and Graduate from The report was issued by the Office of Health AmeriCan non-smokers favor ban n111g or unnecessary • College 10 4 }ea~-• i~ a vef)' useful guide 1f )OU plan to attend and Environmental Assessment and was restnciJng smoking 1n publiC places Befljam1n Curz 15, from Lane college. released to the public for reVIew 1n June of 'I thmk rt's wrong tor people who have a Tech said 1 don t agree W1th rt \ta-t of the college gu1des people rt.1d are long and dt.1l v.1tb 1990. bad chance of gett1ng lung cancer. I believe (secondhand smoke) oecause rt thmcs tbat 1114ke the rt.1der go crazy uying to figure out v.lut they In December 1990. the EPA Sc1ence that If you wanna smoke then stay away from affects tne lungs as (the smo er) arc ~a ! kmg about. H011oew, tbb boo g~es suargbi·ID-tbei>01nt AdVIsory Board Committee of Independent people who don't smoke • uttered Timothy goes on •n Ue • tljl\ on college prepm110n, pa~ t ng for college ~nd 111bat to do SclentJsts conducted a reVIew of the draft Ttggens. a 17-year-old student at Harlan On the otller hand. some v.h ilc }OU·re in college. II also uc;es bumor, so that rna es the book -eport and submitted rts find1ngs to the EPA Three ou1 of tour non-smokers have hved teenagers don t have any problem m Wltrtort.1d AdminiStrator 1t1 Apcil1991 wrth smokers. and~ half (45 percent) are deal1ng W11h smokers sa.:l Me, ssa Througbou1 the • there are abo little captiOOS and cartoons After a Ju~ 1992 meeting, the Sc~ence womed that secondhand smoke m1Qh1 cause Mangan, 16, of Mo~ r McAu1ey poMying college students lr)ing to do their be;! and people who Advisory Board panel made a unammous are If)' mg to JU~t ~I ide b) :leciSion to make secondhand smoke a ~ It also addres.ses how 10 <;elect d~sses and 10cludes qj rvey that help college-bound 3rooJp A (l APRIL 1998 NE 11 'ex RfSSIOn What Do You See?!? When you look at me what do you see? Do you see a small fragile handicapped girl or do you see the real mel A young, strong, beautiful black female! Yeah, I may be In a wheelchair but so what, you may wear glasses or walk with a limp. Why judge me by the way I look? The real me Is ready to come out, so why don't you let me. Give me a chance. Then you'll see that I am not as different lllustntioo by Chane! Polk as you claim I might bel ,- - .--:: · §~~~ 1have a heart that beats, brain that ·.. 8 . thinks, mouth that speaks, .. . jrantes . . I eyes that blink and feelings that can be ___ [.1o ~• . ~I hurt. I woke up last night in so much pain, I'm just like you. ._.:..:...~\ Everything was weird my life rearranged. So now when you look at me what do you -.--.. '· \ I walked through a door and a light came on, see? ---:-~'---~-~· .\ Then I stepped into a room and the light was gone...... ~ I hope you see the real me and not Everything was funny an9 all changed, something you think I should bel There on the wall stood my life in still picture frames. Krystal Bailey what the hell happened, why aren't I in bed, Percy L. Julian H.S. lllustntioo by Cathy Cboolate And why am I looking at the life that I've led. I looked at every picture, analyzed every stroke and grain, Eyes With Tears The picture would soon vanish but not the pain. Oh God what kind of nightmare could this be, misery is my friend Where my soul lies in torment and I'm the enemy. depressed is my companion I got to get out of here but first where am I, "A DreBID" sadness is my best bud Have I been chosen to die. i live in oblivion And if so why was I picked out of the sinners and ones who lie. To walk with the step of pride, fear controls my life I mean the adulteress and such, To speak what Is on my mind. i'm living under constant pressure I haven't done anything, well, not that much. To ride on the road to success, stress comforts me Then I paused for a second because I heard my name, To only do what Is best. i'm wrapped inside its blanket Then "A spark of light, then came another frame. To be able to stand on my own, i'm bound by ball and chain I looked at this frame and it was not the same. No! I am not waiting until I'm grown. to an emptiness that I was lying on a table and people in mask gathered around, Basically, to be the best I can be. sits inside my tummy They had funny little instruments and then I heard another sound. Yes, this Is my dream. waiting impatiently to explode "Come back" is what I heard this second time, Talneka Walton and take over my life I jumped up breathing hard and out of my mind. HydePark so that now i am to be enveloped I was soothed and caressed by the stroke of my wife's hand, in the arms of emptiness Lord knows that I' m glad to be back in His hands. Meghan M. Toblnskl I went to sleep that night and thought about all the frames, Whitney M. Young I thought about my fears and how to fix the pain. I said good night to my wife as she called my name, So I went to sleep peacefully and created another frame. Shaun Crislee It's Prom Time rJogan High School Do you have embarrasing prom moments? Send them to New Expression, c{o Ylayn Ousley Regular mail: 600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60605-1996 9f you write poems that flow Send YOUR poetry to: Natasha Taylor, Special Assignment Ed~or E-mail: [email protected] and want people to know, then ~ew~~~ Fax: (312) 922-7151 put your best to the test! 600 S. Michigan Avenue Do you have a unique prom outfit? Chicago, Illinois 60605-1996 Send a picture to us. Deadline April1~ 12 NE APRIL1998 -..i " , t f T. " i Soul 't.rain oul Train Stylin '-During the recent Soul Train Music Awards, the artists arrived and •rformed in some memorable outfits. (Top row l-r) Destiny's Child is all smile in basic ack. Usher does it his way in a full length leather jacket and rhinestone shoes. Busta tymes steps out in a velvet Look from his own Bushi Line of clothing. (Bottom row) Ice Cube suited up doing the basic GQ thing. Montell Jordan strolls down the aisle sporting his tight ar. Members of God's Property "stomped" into the awards show sporting outfits by Karl mi. All photos by Mark Flores ------,I G ..ys!!! Want •o Model (or NE~ I I C:all Ylayn Ousley, {asLion editor I I (3.. ~) 9~~-7 .. .50 I I ------~APRIL 1998 NE 13 1\1: takes a ride on the Soul ~:Crain Wake Up Chicago By Amanda Veazley, Whitney Y011111 By Amanda Veazley, Whitney YOGlll lAs A.lftlts-For so mny years, New Yen and California Three NE staffers (reportm Amanda Veazley and Ylayn Ousley and pholographer Mark have floorisbed as far as the entertainment industry goes. Both flores) were given tbe opportunity to briag Cbicago youth special coverage of the Soul Train are bomes to mny major recoollabels, the world's ~t Awards, recenUy held in Los Angeles. prestigious annual awards (Grammys and Soul Train Awards) and In Ibis edition you won't read wbo tbe winners were because you know that already! well-known artists. Instead, you will read about exclusive NE coverage that no other newspaper can bring you Many musical fans wonder why Chicago hasn't emerged as a including: major entertainment base. Of coune, 1.) "Age is just a number," which explores bow the younger artists at the Soul Train Chicago was home to Jason Weaver, Awards felt about their careers and the pressures of being young and in the business. who bad a productive albeit short 2.) "Wake up Cbicago!", where East and West coast artists give Chicago insight on bow to career. Also, Crucial Conflict came put the Windy City on tbe musical map for good. out for a spell, but they haven 'I been 3.) "Backstage Pass," which gives you tbe scoop on all your favorite celebs from Sprite heard from in over a year. The only Nite to tbe Awards. four performers Chicago can 4.) "Image is Everything," which analyzes bow both fans and artists can go too far. currently board about are Twista, Common, Da Brat and entertainment In addition, you will see photos taken by our own Mark flores that are exclusively NEs. tycoon R. Kelly. We would like to thank Youth Communication's Board of Directors and New Expression's While covering the Soul Train adult staff for making this trip--a valuable learning experience-possible. Awards, NE asked established artists what Cbicago was missing. Da Brat says she is trying to give Chicago props in the Busta Rhymes hinted that some Age is just a number music industry, and plans to produce Windy City artists Chi-town artists lack the drive and, when she_creates her own label. in some cases, the talent to make iL By Amanda Veazley, Whitney Young "It's all in the artist. You can't LOS ANGELES-What do artists like Monica, Aaliyah, Dru Hill, Usher and Immature have in common? really do anything with someone if they don't have it within These talented entertainers all started out in the music industry very young. Before receiving high school themselves," Busta Rhymes said. "The artists in Cbicago have to diplomas, they had platinum albums. take it upon themselves to make Cbicago's representation a little Back in the '70s, young groups like the Jackson 5 shocked the music world with their talent. In the '80s, New more obvious. Whether it's gettin' on the miaophone, or Edition stunned the world with their screechy voices and tiny bodies. Today, seeing a 6- or a 16-year-old whenever the artists from the other cities come through their area, touring and selling millions of albums is common place. they (Chicago artists) should make sure they make their presence Now that the music industry is focusing more on teens, many skeptics wonder ff a teen can handle the known." responsibility and pressures that come with being a star. However, well-known rapper Redman countered that while the Ronnie DeVoe, formerly of New Edition and BBD, explained to NE that the teen artists 'have it easier" musical hot spots are Los compared to what he endured as a young artist himseH. According to DeVoe, 'In the '80s, we (New Edition), Angeles and New York, were in the spotlight because younger artists were rare. People were "Chi-Town is the bomb." coming at us with a lot of pressure. Now, there isn't as much pressure East and West coast because there are so many younger musicians.' artists said Cbicago artists The fact that there isn't as much pressure in the entertainment have the potential to be as industry could tesun in an increase of younger artists. But Batman, reputable as New York and 17, of the young singing group, Immature, thinks otheJWise. Los Angeles artists. 'There was pressure when we started out, and we were only 8- Busta Rhymes advised years-old,' Batman said. 'Going to studios and traveling all over the Cbicago artists to take world at such a young age could put pressure on anyone.' advantage of whatever Young singing sensation Monica,17, agreed, but said teen stars opportunities they have. should be given a fair shake. "Capitalize on them 'It's definitely hard to grow up in the industry because I don't have while it's there. Try to Busta Rhymes said Chicago artists will have to work time to learn and experience. Each time I do something, it's ten to be keep it moving. You can 't hard at their craft and link with more established artist wrong with the public-like chastising (I get), (which is) a manner that I Usher is among the new breed ofteen artists dwell on whatever ain't to bring rap respect to the Windy City. causing a storm in the music industry don't think is fair to me because I was a child, ' Monica said. 'But working for you. If an now, I feel like I've learned to deal with whatever they (the media) artist like Busta Rhymes is coming through, Puff Daddy, Mase, or dish out.' She also told NE that the younger generation comes in with no direction, which is why 'so many of every other flip mode or any rap artist in general, they need to get us (teens) come in and go right back out.' on, or ask 'Can I get busy?' Believe me, I won't steer you wrong, She attributed her level head to meeting other stars, who entered and you get your shot." in the business at early ages. Da Brat, who is from Chicago's West Side, said she's trying to 'People like Gladys (Knight), Patti (LaBelle) and Whitney increase Chicago's presence on the musical map, but she needs (Houston), helped me to withstand all of the pressure. I think there support from Windy City fans. are a lot of young entertainers coming to the entertainment industry, "I'mtrying to help put Cbicago on the map .. .! got my foot in but it's with no use. They (young entertainers) don't have any the door. I know a few people. I'm just trying to do my thing," direction,· Monica said. she adds. "My first label is going to have artists from Chicago. Artists like ten-year veteran Keith Sweat suggested that the So, I'm trying to build Chicago up as much as I can, but I need all solution to both longevity and direction in the industry is keeping a the other n-'s from level head. Chicago to help me." 'My longevity has been (rooted in) keeping a level head. A lot of people get big-headed when they come out,' Sweat said. 'My longevity has been knowing it's the fans who make me, and I don't make them.' Both Monica and Ronnie Nokio, of Dru Hill, acknowledged that they don't feel like stars, DeVoe feel that younger which helps them stay focused. In order to keep a level head, Dru artists are put under too much Hill said 'don't playa hate people,· or be jealous of others. As pressure. They agree that Sisqo of Dru Hill explained, 'We congratulate everybody who deserves it.' young artists' mistakes are Aaliyah said there is no exact science to keeping a level head. It's human nature. magnified because of their 'Personally, I just try to go out and motivate the kids because they buy my music,' she said. age. All photos by Mark Younger artists are dominating the entertainment scene. /J.s they are growing in stature, it appears that they Flores. are growing in maturity as well. In fact, the music industry seems to make them more mature. As Aaliyah said it, 'Age ain't nuttin' but a number.' 14 NE APRIL 1998 NEtaf/t~ Backstage Pass By Ylayn Ousley, Whitney Young NE Jvw.f-1{~i:;5 Los AngtltrYou may have seen the broadcast of the l2lh Annual Soul Train Awards, but 1f you weren't fortunate enough to have •au access" passes like Chicagoan's George Daniels (of George's MllSic wage is everything Room) and Regina Daniels (R. Kelly's media consull.'lnl), then you don't By Ylayn Ousley, Whitney Young have a due of what happened when the broadcast cameru weren't on. Don' t fret, because N(W LOS ANGELE5-f1egardless of what the Sprite commercials might Expresswn has your backstage pass to what went on lead you to believe, mthe mus1c industry, image really is everything. dunog the awards weekend . Image can hinder or help an artist, depending on what type of image February 26th they have. "Spnte Nit e." BETs Annual pre-Sotll Tram Often artists wrth sexual or explicrt 1mages have problems wrth fans. celebration. was held at the Hollywood Athletic Almost every artist runs into fans who are out of control, but when you Oub. Artists such as Immature, Dtf Squad (Redman. have a certain image, the amount of wild fans can skyrocket. Ke ith Murray, Enc Semon), Kurtis BIOI\-, Tamia. Bone Usher recalled an incident where a fan pulled down his pants. Thugs-N-Harmony, Warren Gand 01bers turned wt to 1hafs something that's too far to me, but I guess rt comes with the su pport the evenl The party dido '1stop until image I have I th1nk that if artists have [certam] 1mages, they should I1 p.m., but many of the artists moved to the nert be prepared to deal with what comes wrth them, good or bad • "in· pol for the night - the Def Jam party at the G1nUW1ne also accepts the Wlk:l fans as part of the JOb. Hou~ oi Blues. 1 haven1 real~ had any fans gomg too far I mean, they'll pull at "Def Jam Partf- The House of Blues party, my sh1rt or whatever, but I'm not g01ng to complatn, because I know sponsored by Def Jam's Russell Sunmons, atii3cted what to expect,' Ginuwine said. 'I have a sery image, and that's part of man) celebrities. Entertainers such as Missy Elliot, wha1 comes with rt. • Gtouw1ne. Timbaland & Magoo, mtmbers o( Wu GinUWine also admitted that rumors come wrth the temtory, tike the Tang Oan, Good it Mob, Busta Rhymes, the Dtf Quad one questioning h1s sexuality. 'Nhen asked to respond, a shocked Postng wah Fredro Starr of ·Moesha,' Da Brat says she smves to make and St~eral locals ~~ocre there. Even golf phenom Ttger Ginuwine commented, )'ou get used to ft after a while.' sure all audtences can hear her songs. She prc> Aware rltar lte casts n big shadow, /Ieavy D. Jrrwes to promote positive images and peace in/tis rap messages. APRIL 1998 NE 15 Q: I still say it was never personal, basically I just wanted my team tow& Corey Maggette was standing in tbe way of my team winning. (The game) meant a lot because it shows that we are still the best team in the state, wMi is what we set out to do. Before every big game, [critics] say this is tbe lall that's gonna beat (Young], so as long as we keep beating them, pretty SOOI [we'll be in] the championship and it (the predictions] won't matter no 11101t. NE: It's been evident that your performance in the NIKE camps bas helped your image in the eyes of college and NBA scouts. Do you feel as if these camps control a young player's destiny? Q: Pretty much, because if you go and (play well] and have a good ,.., ..... NE: Talk about your experience and why you decided to transfer after camp .. .soon they'll start saying you can go pro. NBA scouts and agents will ~Fashion Cotillion freshman year. start coming around. It all starts at the camp. They come to see if you have Consultant Q: It didn't work out because the coach and I bad our differences. I didn't potential, then they follow you for the rest of the summer. At the end of tile want to speak up or start anything because be wouldn 't put me on varsity so I summer is when they try to get in touch with you. 1 Day ~Prom just stuck it out until the end of the year, so I could transfer to NE: If you have a bad camp, can you make up for it during ._ Alterations Whitney Young (WY), where I originally wanted to go season? Gowns (Initially, his father thought the commute to WY would be Q: It depends on whether or not you have been noticed. If you too long.) Flower Girl have, you can make up for it in the season. But if you haven't ~ Cust01n NE: Alot of outsiders question your choice of DePaul over been noticed and have a bad camp, you won 't be playing in some Dresses Kansas. Can you quiet the critics once and for all? of the big all-star games at the end of the season. Design Q: [I chose DePaul] because it's close to borne. I felt we N E: If you haven 'I been noticed, can you make it into a big Full Figure could go there and help rebuild the program with some people name camp? ~(Sewing that I grew up with and also some people from the city. [I Q: It depends if you're not noticed but if a rep from Nike or Women consulted] my parents, my old coaches, and basically, I just Adidas can prove to the people that you're worthy of coming, All Sizes Instruction needed some time to think about it myself. they might be able to get you in. NE: What do you feel your role will be as a Blue Demon? NE: Do you still feel confident about your team's chance of Q: The same as it is here. I come here and try to help us winning the state championship? 10% OFF BRIDES i\ND win ... do whatever it takes to win and keep myself eligible as Q: I still say we can win the state championship if no injuries WITH THIS BRIDESMi\II>S far as getting good grades in the classroom. occur and everyone keeps playing hard. GOWNS i\ND OTJIER N E: Do you see yourself in a starring role? NE: What do you plan on majoring in college and what are your career goals? AD COUTURIER SERVICES Q: Wbo knows? I hope to see myself in a starring role but who knows? Q: Broadcast Journalism. I want to go as far as I can in basketball, but I also They may say I am, they may say somebody else is the star. I hope to be [the want to get a degree so I can have something to fall back on. 8246 S. Kimbark 1-800-894-7ZZZ star] but if I'm not, I'll have to deal with it. NE:: Is the NBA a reasonable goal for you? NE: What are the main adjustments you will have to make in your game to Q: Yeah, that's my biggest goal, but even if I do make it to the NBA, I'm still 773-374-8863 take it to the next level? gonna' get a degree. Q: I have to get more used to playing outside and just know that some of the NE: Wbo would you like to thank as far as people who have helped you things that I get away with on this level won't work in college. become the player and person you are today? NE: In your eyes, bow important was your Feb. 14 matcbup with Fenwick Q: My family, my teammates that have been with me since 7th and 8th and Corey M3ggette, personally and from a team standpoint? grades and my friends. Bas~ball is no longer th~ major feel very strongly sports among most about their sport and Lena Castro said teens. However, it doubt any can make a allegations of that be bas found comeback with baseball to be programs like baseball popularity "rewarding to all of his Reviving Baseball fading. Of course, friends and all of his in the Inner-Cities for the rest of us, vabable lmmediatety, tne Coast Gward can By Joseph Talamantez, Whitney Young friends friends," ~~~~~~:!J (pictured) looking at the big offer you up to $30.000 for COllege~ 'enmt because of it's "skill picture makes us realize the reality of rnent I:IOnu5es up to $ t 2..000 for utected Remember the good old days when baseball and pleasure." A this "pasttime". jobs.. gWUW&ed D'aii'IMg. and 2- and 3-yNr parks were filled to the fences, fans cheered from But, of course he is the exception, and the Baseball, e,."issRJetiiS!. NJd fn 30 days paid YaCiltion 8ftd their 15-cent seats, and the players were the most intriguing sports figures on the planet? Me truth of the matter however, bas tnwef opportunities and goc an exciting ,.,.,w neither. Lena, is that baseball is become a legendary job tNt lliilt1etsf What fdnd ofjot)? 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