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Toni Cade Bambara conference promotes activism

Nicole Barden Staff Writer Featured contrib­ utors include Nikki CAMPUS NEWS March 24-26, 2006, Giovanni, Audre Spelman hosted the 6th Lorde, Alice Walker, BREAKING NEWS: Annual Toni Cade Bambara and Bambara herself, MISS SPELMAN— Scholar- Activism Conference among others. WHAT WENT to promote activism among It filled a void in students. The event was spon­ literature about black WRONG? sored by the Comparative women’s history Who should wear the crown? The latest information about the Women’s Studies Department authored by black Miss Spelman fiasco. and The Toni Cade Bambara female writers. Collective, a coalition of stu­ Bambara died in P3 dents who organized and led 1995 of colon can­ the conference. This year’s cer. Spelman students pose at Sixth Annual Toni Cade Bambara Scholar-Activism Conference ENTERTAINMENT theme was centered on cele­ Bambara’s only brating previous and current child, Karma, was ^azz .ensemble azzles audience Spelman activists, as well as also in attendance for the women’s struggles and oppres­ documentary by Spelman Spelman College Jazz Ensemble community leaders. opening ceremony. For her, sion. alumnae. The film explored showcases their vocal talent at The opening celebration watching people honor her Workshops also ran simul­ the Nelly controversy as well their annual Spring Concert. featured poetry, dance and mother was a wonderful expe­ taneously in the afternoon, as activism on Spelman’s cam­ music, in the lobby of Cosby rience. including a showing of pus. The visibility of progres­ Academic Center. “I always knew her as a Bambara’s film “Bombing of sive student organizations on Performances were aimed at mother. To see what she Osage Avenue,” a documen­ campus was also addressed. promoting activism and meant to other people amazes tary about the police bomb­ There was also a discussion P6 uplifting Bambara’s legacy. me,” said Bambara. “She ing of the black, radical in which President Dr. Beverly Bambara was an author, meant so much to so many organization MOVE in Daniel Tatum took center professor, filmmaker and people.” Philadelphia, which killed 11 stage. When she asked how LadyTerps make social activist who is generally On Saturday, people came people including 5 children. the school could better sup­ recognized for publishing the in large numbers to view panel The film earned Bambara port students, holding the NCAA history in first major feminist anthology, presentations, participate in an Academy Award for Best administration accountable 2006 Women’s The Black Woman, a collec­ discussion forums, and attend Documentary. and defending students’ rights tion of essays, short stories, interactive workshops. The day concluded with a were the main ideas expressed. Championship and poems that was first pub­ Panelists presented papers viewing of “Sisters on the “I think fostering a radical

lished in 1970. centered around black Sojourn,” an award-winning see Bambara on Pg 2 »> Abortion rights ignite Spelman discussion P8 Kibkabe Araya Dalton, director of health As we saw in Staff Writer services; Dr. Patricia the ’70s, when On March 28, 2006, “Back McFadden, Endowed Cosby they [didn’t] to the Hangers,” an event Chair in the Social Sciences; have financial sponsored by the Spelman Alisha Thomas Morgan, means, they Feminist Majority Leadership Georgia State Representative; [took] desper­ Alliance, focused on the prob­ Spelman alumna Becky Rafter, ate measures. ability of women reverting to executive director of NARAL We need to take illegal, unsafe abortions if the Pro-Choice Georgia; and a stand or we reproductive rights granted Malika Redmond, c' 2002, co­ will let people from 1973's Roe vs. Wade founder of Spelman’s FMLA. dictate our bod­ Supreme Court decision were Abortion is defined as the ies,” said senior to be taken away. termination of pregnancy, and Ayana Boswell. Morehouse A panel discussion explored expulsion of an embryo or To advertise crowns Male the history of how reproduc­ fetus that is incapable of sur­ the event on vival. An induced abortion is a campus, FMLA Spelman junior Eniola Mafe is tive justice for women was crowned Miss Maroon and gained in the United States, deliberate termination of preg­ attached photo- Morehouse student Mihlyar Alfinaidy speaks at the White 2006-2007 and the possibility of having nancy by the administration graphs on hang-®Pelman Week event sponsored by the FMLA. to deal with issues of the past of drugs or mechanical means. ers, of a young woman discov­ many women in the past have if the right to abortion is “As a women’s college, espe­ ered dead in 1964 after giving died from illegal abortions, reversed. cially a black women’s college, herself an abortion. The which has remained a hidden The panel included: Brenda this issue hits us the hardest. image supported the fact that see Back to hangers on Pg 2 »> Tuesday, April 11, 2006 www.spelmanspotlight.com 2 News 2005-2006 EDITORIAL BOARD Bambara dents was highly debated. tution but also themselves. broke down some stereotypes »> continued from Pg 1 “Everything that I’ve been “Stay true to your feminist that she and other participants environment at Spelman will doing for the past 35 years at principles and don’t make had of students. Shayla Ball benefit the entire school,” said Spelman has been to disrupt excuses for yourself when you “It gave a very humanizing Co-Editor In Chief senior Sarah Thompson, patriarchy at this institution,” don’t do that, just get back on aspect to Spelman women. It Student Government said Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall, the right track.” has also given me something I Alexa Harris Association President and the Anna Julia Cooper profes­ All those in attendance can know and love about Kristilyn Whigham Toni Cade Bambara sor of women’s studies and appeared to enjoy the activi­ Spelman.” Managing Editors Collective member. director of the Women’s ties and discussions. “Able” The conference appeared to Terricha Bradley “It’s always useful to hear Research and Resource Center. Mabie Thomas, the State be a success on many levels. News Editor what the student’s experience Many participants expressed Representative for the 55 th Moya Bailey, c'2005 and at the college is so you can discontent with the mixed District was in attendance as member of the Toni Cade Monique Hathorn make it better,” said Tatum messages that the college well. Bambara Collective thought Feature Editor who thought the input was sends. She was thoroughly the conference succeeded in beneficial, and appreciated the Despite the environment of impressed by the presenta­ achieving its goal of using for­ Deanna Jenkins students’ suggestions. the entire school, most stu­ tions in the past and says she mer students to encourage cur­ Gina Lawrence In the panel titled “Shading dents and faculty agreed that always puts the conference on rent students to be activists Arts & Entertainment Editors the Ground on Which We the Women’s Center is a very her schedule. inside and outside of the Walk: Young Black Feminists progressive and active part of “I met Toni Cade Bambara Spelman community. Juanice Sills Furthering Scholar-Activism,” the campus. and loved her. The impact she “I really think that having so Sports & Wellness Editor graduate students who were “Here in the Women’s made with her voice has been many alums come back and Katrina Moore activists during their time at Center we are re-radicalizing magnificent and she really participate in the conference is Ad Manager Spelman addressed the change feminism,” said Dr. M. Bahati never got the total recognition a testament to the Women’s their activism took. Kuumba, associate professor of for her impact on society. So Center and Toni Cade Jaaonne Jackson In graduate school more women’s studies and associate for Spelman to take note of it Bambara. So many people Tjazha Mazhani emphasis is placed on the director of the Women’s I felt it deserved my constant dedicated money and time. Courtney Petty scholar while papers and Research and Resource Center. support,” said Thomas. We did a lot to reinvigorate the Copy Editor essays are the tool used to con­ “I did not believe that I Spelman was not always so spirit of scholar activism at tinue activism. could do what I needed to do welcoming to Bambara. As a Spelman,” she said. Nenne Akpan The students felt that they at Spelman in the English writer in residence at Spelman Despite the debate over Layout & Design were able to make this transi­ Department,” said Guy- from 1974-1977, she volun­ Spelman’s identity and its level tion because they were ade­ Sheftall, who founded the teered to teach a course, but of activism, attendees agreed Quisa Foster-Wittingham quately prepared while at Women’s Center. “This work was denied the opportunity by that Spelman is a place that Renita Mathis Spelman. in the Women’s Center has the administration. This did offers students an array of Advisers “Spelman empowers you probably been the most radi­ not stop some determined stu­ opportunities that other insti­ and you realize that you too cal. It is really the only dents who went to her house tutions do not have for their have a voice,” said panelist autonomous Black feminist to take the course for no cred­ black female students. Fallon Wilson c'2005. space in the academy.” it. “Even the people here at Spelman continued to be “You’re always building the This was Taliba Sikudhani’s Spelman don’t know what they the topic of many discussions institution that you want to second time attending the have here,” said Guy-Sheftall. throughout the day. Whether have. If you’re not building conference, and she recounted Spelman Spotlight welcomes or not the institution is radical then you’ll lose it,” she said as occasions when she too felt all submissions. Submissions and fosters activism in its stu- she encouraged students to unwelcome while walking on are edited for space and to cor­ challenge not only their insti- campus. The conference rect errors in grammar and punctuation. Back to Hangers attorney Sarah Weddington, ger. Eleven other states, important than ever with sev­ Opinions in the Perspectives »> continued from Pg 1 the Supreme Court overruled including Georgia, proposed eral states trying to ban abor­ section of Spelman Spotlight fact within this society. Many abortion bans, classifying similar measures. tion in all cases. are solely the views of the death certificates stated false abortion as a right to privacy “If South Dakota law With such a controversial author, not the opinions of causes of death to conceal the protected by the Fourteenth makes it to the Supreme issue being hotly debated Spelman Spotlight. They do not truth. A disease most fre­ Amendment. Due to the long Court, the Supreme Court throughout the country, many necessarily reflect the opinions quently used on an abortion judicial process, McCorvey could say this ruling is fine, pro-choice activists are worried of Spelman College, its admin­ victim’s death certificate was never received an abortion and overturning Roe vs. Wade,” about the changes the pro-life istration, or Spelman Spotlight uremia, an extremely danger­ did give birth to her child. activists can easily make with advisers. said Rafter, who as a pro- Letters and opinions must be ous infection characterized by In 2005, McCorvey fought choice activist, feels retaining the support from a conserva­ typed, signed, and include full septic shock and kidney shut­ to overrule the case after con­ reproductive rights is more tive government. address and telephone number. down. verting to Roman Catholicism One of the primary tech­ and becoming a pro-life niques used to end an early activist. pregnancy was inserting a wire Many fear, if abortion hanger into the uterus, hence rights are taken away, women the title for the event. Other will harm themselves like methods included the use of before. “I would say they Please mall all correspondence potassium permanganate, qui­ would go back to hangers. Inin to: nine capsules, and other People can be pretty inventive Spelman Spotlight chemical agents which when they have their minds access to S4ÖÖ.QÖÖ in exclusive. 350 Spelman Lane SW harmed the body giving a made up,” said Rafter. PO BOX 1234 Atlanta, GA 30314 woman infection or infertility. Fear of the right of abortion Phone: (404)-270-5969 In 1971, Norma McCorvey, being taken away has grown Vitó mÄflOlÄAsy» í© team mor« Fax: (404)-270-5970 who used the alias Jane Roe, steadily during the past year. spelmanspotlight@ wanted an abortion in her In Feb. 2006, South Dakota Spelman.edu home state of Texas, but was banned abortion in all cases unable to receive one because including rape and incest. The

the procedure was illegal. Two only exception is if the »w« ,t íti . r-' n t , í , years later, with the help of woman’s life is in extreme dan- Tuesday, April 11, 2006 www.spelmanspotlight.com News Controversy surrounds Miss Spelman results Shayla Ball Editor in Chief there had been a crown back if it were me in for Bradley who overnight, has On Saturday, April 8, major mistake this situation, especially gone from being crowned Miss 2006, Sisters Chapel slowly Evidently, the because of something as triv­ Spelman, to possibly not mak­ filled as the Spelman commu­ original ial as a popularity vote," said ing court at all. nity came to see who would be announcement of one anonymous student. This news comes at an espe­ crowned the next Miss Miss Spelman Family members of the cially unfortunate time for Spelman College. and her Court for previous winners along with Spelman Student Activities, The pageant, themed the 2006-2007 all eight pageant contestants who earlier this year faced crit­ “Arabian Nights,” was beauti­ academic year was icism from the student fully organized and entertain­ incorrect, as the body regarding the ing. An elaborately decorated officials failed to 2005 homecoming stage set the scene for an calculate in the events. evening filled with song, popularity vote. Additionally, with dance, and oratorical talent. This vote, such events as the After months of preparation completed in annual STAR Awards and weeks of hard work, jun­ February along ceremony, Founders ior English major, Terricha with the Student crowned Miss Spelman. Right: The orig­ inal Miss Spelman and the Court Week activities, and Bradley hailing from Government the leadership induc­ Columbus, Ohio was crowned Association and class council more of a legal tion ceremony sched­ Miss Spelman College 2006- elections results, constituted matter for the con­ uled for this week, 2007. for 25 percent of the contest­ testants, as certain rules and attended a special meeting many students are worried that Ashley Moss won the title of ants' overall evaluation. restrictions were previously called by student activities to this incident will put a damper first attendant and Diana As a result of this "new" outlined for pageant auditors discuss the issue. on what could have been a very Stallworth was named Second information regarding the and officials beforehand. Although the final word on exciting week for three fortu­ Attendant to the court. inclusion of the popularity Some students question how this situation will be nate young ladies. However, in a strange twist vote, family and friends of whether or not it unjust to handled has not been deter­ More information regarding of events, the final winners of Saturday’s winners are left with strip the previous winners of mined, this mishap has this situation will be available in the evening’s pageant were a number of unanswered ques­ their titles because of an error undoubtedly caused serious the April 18th Founder’s Week called early Sunday afternoon tions. made by pageant officials. emotional stress for all con­ edition. with the alarming news that The issue has now become "I would never give my testants involved, specifically Cherry Blossom blooms at Spelman Terricha Bradley use chopsticks and try sushi with LOOKING FOR AN News Editor green tea. “I would have to say that On March 29, the Spelman College sushi is a scary thing to expose your­ Japan Studies Program hosted a day­ self to, but I did enjoy the California EXCITING JOB? GOOD. long event to celebrate the blooming of Rolls,” said junior Kamaria Mosley. the Cherry Blossom with hands-on According to Ueda, there is a spe­ RED BULL IS workshops, for students to experience cial significance to the Cherry Japanese culture. Blossom, and why it is celebrated. “It The Cherry Blossom, Japan’s unoffi­ is the celebration of spring when it’s in LOOKING FOR A STUDENT cial flower, blooms between the full bloom. There is food, music, months of March and April, and can dances and games for people to enjoy BRAND MANAGER ON bloom as late as May. Though the sea­ the Blossom. The festival at Spelman son is fairly short, the appearance of is a way for students to participate in the trees is a pleasing one, as the blos­ the culture,” she said. som can have up to 100 petals and The event was culminated by a three different colors of white, pink, Japanese film, “Nobody Knows,” and yellow. The flower has been cele­ directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, which brated for centuries, and has been cele­ was about abandoned siblings that brated on Spelman’s campus for the had to fight to survive, based on true last thirteen years. events. “I have been doing this program for Overall, the Cherry Blossom the last twelve years,” said Dr. Yoko Festival gave students an opportunity Ueda, Japan Studies Program Director. to experience Japanese culture and “I started to organize the workshops in immerse themselves in what the Japan 1995, and received help from local Studies Program has to offer. “I Japanese-American professionals. The believe that learning about a language festival promotes the program on cam­ should be combined with culture. pus, and everyone can taste the culture Japanese folk courses offer some cul­ Ip firnj out more And to Apply go to and do hands-on activities,” she said. ture and promote interest,” said Ueda. w w w j'vdhiilki AosT or km tTh.' word SBM to The festivities included origami, “I think the festival is excellent,” Japanese cuisine, calligraphy, Japanese said Mosley, “because at Spelman, we folk toys and Judo self-defense. The talk about cultural awareness. This is sushi-making and luncheon was given an event that reflects the ideals of by Sakanaya, a local Japanese restau­ learning about different cultures.” rant, where students learned how to Tuesday, April 11, 2006 www.spelmanspotlight.com 4 Around the AUC New international magazine bridges the gap Leah Maiden says Furlow. tor; Cornelia Robinson as con­ Staff Writer Furlow traveled with the sultant, and Naledi Tlhapane What are some of the intention of doing something as international coordinator. images that come to mind to help dispel many of these Furlow’s hope is that when thinking of Africa? myths. “We let these stereo­ AFRO-LUTION Magazine For those whose answers types hinder our progress with ignites a fire inside students simply include AIDS or pover­ one another,” she says. and inspires them to rise up ty, AFRO-LUTION Magazine The goal of the magazine is and take a stand for unity. may be the perfect source of to enlighten and inspire col­ AFRO-LUTION Magazine enlightenment. lege students to get involved in will be released quarterly start­ AFRO-LUTION Magazine bridging the gap of communi­ ing with its premiere issue is the first and only interna­ cation between people in the coming to the AUC on April tional publication operated by African Diaspora and people 20th. There will also be a students residing in South throughout the world. launch party entitled Eternal Africa, Europe, and the United Furlow is extremely pas­ Blackness: From the Middle States, with intentions of sionate about this magazine, as Passage to the Right of expanding to Latin America. it has quickly grown into a Passage, hosted by AFRO- Barbara Furlow, working in movement. LUTION Magazine and Miss partnership with South The current staff includes: Spelman and her court on that African student Ian P. Tiphany Lee as vice president date in celebration of its pre­ Venganal, created the maga­ and copy editor; Quitibilla miere. zine. Lyons as executive marketing In addition, over fifty col­ Spelman student and founder of Afrolution Magazine, Barbara Furlow, a junior at Spelman researcher; Lauren Brown as leges and universities through­ Furlow poses with her finished product. College, studied abroad in transportation coordinator out Africa, Europe, and the South Africa last fall at the and budget analyst; Renee United States can also look Barbara Furlow expressed ment is living proof that one University of Cape Town with Turner as assistant researcher forward to the release of her gratitude for the birthing person can make a difference. hopes of seeing the true and legal analyst; Samantha AFRO-LUTION Magazine. of her dream by acknowledg­ For more information about essence of the African content Evans as Spelman correspon­ The Western Hemisphere ing that none of this would AFRO-LUTION Magazine beyond typical American dent; Chantal James as assis­ African Diaspora Network, an have been possible without visit www.afrolution.co.za. stereotypes. tant copy editor and grant African union, will help dis­ God, and everyone who has “I knew there had to be writer; Caren Howard: as sec­ tribute these magazines across helped to make this dream a more than AIDS and poverty,” retary and contact coordina­ the globe. reality. Furlow’s accomplish­ CongratuCations Eniola Mafe Miss Maroon & White 2006-2007

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This year’s Miss Maroon and White pageant was held in King Chapel * Unfitifi ÄHitrii» on Sat., April 1, at 7:30 pm. The contestants, Eniola Mafe, Alexis Hudson, Patrice Guillory, Kristen Jarrett, Taren Greenidge, Michelle • WstbgMM Iflilyiis Page, and Mallory Hubbard, participated in the culminating event of Morehouse College’s Spring Fest 2006 . The event was filled with per­ ä $Mi) Nit««rfc Anitytta formances, skits, and questions centered around the creative them, öiKs't dttlsyl AppHeât/itn ffonattna If “Static.” The Morehouse student body choose Eniola Mafe as their May 1,2006. queen for the 2006-2007 academic year. Chosen as first and second attendants to the court was Michelle Page, a Clark Atlanta University student from Augusta, Ga and Alexis Hudson, a Spelman student from www.NSA.iov/ATP Bronx, New York, respectively. Congratulations to all young women selected to serve on the 2006- 2007 Miss Maroon and White court. NAt SECURITY AGENCY Tuesday, April 11, 2006 www.spelmanspotlight.com 5 Around the AUC New leaders elected at Morehouse 'Dear Tditor,

Shayla Ball Tlie discussion oj -women and relationships from a male’s per­ Editor In Chief spective in abternative puhbications lias forcedme to speak my After weeks of debating, cam­ mind. first, I would like to say1 am sorry that tlie topic of us, paigning, and more peach boveby andxvonderful beings makes some of you upset and cobbler and politics than any­ dare I say, bitter. lYhibe I wibbbonestby admit that that some one could handle, the of my sisters Have done you brothers wrong, J must say that Morehouse College Student these experiences, whether goodor bach, shoubd make you Government Association elec­ stronger and wiser, not angry and unsettbed. tions have finally come to an end. ‘This brings me to my first issue. This year marked one of the most exciting election years SGA presidential candidates (left to right): Ruben Issue #i: ‘The Cycle Continues... for the campus, with sparks fly­ Burney, Marcus Edwards, Joshua Crawford, Chris This is the situation that begins with a past significant other ing from every direction. Hollins. deeply hurting you, usually by cheating. Instead of groxving For nearly two weeks, students have Issues regarding the violation of elec­ from this experience, you dxvebb on it and choose to hebieve been marred by campus flyers, parades, tion rules resulted in a number of can­ that everyone else who comes along is going to do the same megaphone announcements, and tree­ didates filing grievances against one thing. Since you already hebieve that this new person is going hanging advertisements from candi­ another, forcing them to pause all cam­ to do you wrong, you are not faithful, truthful or respectful to dates all hoping to sway the votes in paigning for designated periods of their direction. time. him/her. As a result, the cycle continues, you now hebieve Perhaps the most exciting event that As a result, the elections, particularly that no one can befaithfub, so you decide to cheat on someone took place during the election hustle that of the SGA president, became even new, unaware of the fact that you are now hurting him or were the infamous Morehouse debates. more intense. her in the same way that you were once hurt. A jam-packed Sale Hall served as the On the day that the final results were battlegrounds for this heated session of to be announced, students were surpris­ Sobution: (jet over the heartbreak. It may take a whibe to do mudslinging, questioning, and intense ingly not shocked by the announce­ so, but hurting someone ebse doesn’t make the pain go axvay. arguing. ment that a runoff would be necessary jVhen you continue to hebieve that everyone is a cheater, you The energy of the crowd, which for the presidential candidates Chris hbock your heart, in fear that you widget hurt again. Be care- included an interesting combination of Hollins and Marcus Edwards. fab, because you may just hbock out the one who is meant for supporters from parties of the various Throughout the official campaigning you. candidates, served as fuel to the flames week, the two remained neck and neck. erupting on stage. After a formal audit was conducted Issue #2: Let me be the one to say that the player type, is Although the debates served as an of both candidates’ budgets and the xvebb...pbayed out. accurate depiction of what students final votes were counted, Marcus /Ve women have gotten “hip” to the game and to be totabby could expect from the remainder of the Edwards came out on top as the newly honest, we have mastered it andpbay it better. In today’s elections, a number of other events also elected SGA president. society, being apbayer is just too risky. ~With the risk of catch­ added to the election’s controversy. ing a sexuabby transmitted disease on the rise, dating is not a game that anyone shoubdriskpbaying. Abso, whibe many of you brothers try to become the “pbayer-type,” it simpby doesn’t work for abb of you. In the end, you may think you are ready getting to her, when in reabity you mean nothing to her at abb.

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Issue #3: A'hxy do good girls bove had hoys? There is something about the “badboy” that appeabs to many of us xvomen. It may he his charm, his spontaneity, or his Clark Alluma Morehouse Spelman carefree ways. There is abso a part of us that wants to be bike him. Tbe can do things we know that xve can not do. Although I don’t agree with the mistreatment of many of my sisters, xve can’t bet our insecurities abbow us to stay with these had hoys. On the other hand, we don’t want to he xvith the nice guy that abboxvs us to wabk abb over him. (jentlemen, find a healthy medium! jVe want the best of both worlds. Morris Brown MSM Get it. Now... .Heihlfflk Vour PreMBI (Now that I’ve addressed these issues, bet me point out one Keep it Forever Or Oet Another important fact: whether you are booking for it or not, bove wibb find you. Most of the time, it does so when you beast expect it.

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‘Purlie’ comes to life on Spelman’s stage Jessica Ball Staff Writer dynamic young preacher, ing to the character, OF Cap’n, On March 23, 2006, Purlie: employing the assistance of played by Vick Lambert. The Musical hit center stage at Luttibelle, a southern young “The character OF Cap’n Spelman College. lady, to help him trick effectively exemplified the part The play is a classic spin off Ol’Cap’n, a racist plantation of a plantation owner, as well of the book and Broadway owner, out of $500 owed to as how Europeans felt about musical “Purlie Victorious,” his dead relative. Black people during that written by late actor and play­ The money acquired would time.” wright Ossie Davis. allow Purlie to buy back the The talented Curry also had R. Paul Thomason, assistant building that housed his a fresh perspective on the professor in the Drama and church. Along with trying to Spelman adaptation. Dance Department at acquire the $500 from Of “Although it was a musical Spelman directed the stage Cap’n, Purlie also strived to comedy, it captured the adaptation performed in the implement a sense of emanci­ essence of things unique in Baldwin Burroughs Theatre pation to the workers on the black history. Purlie was a play March 23 through 26. The plantation. about the future ol the Black cast included Purlie, played by When asked to pick the community, Black empower­ Brian Smith and Luttibelle, character she enjoyed the ment and the Black relation­ played by April Curry. most, Kathryn Jackson- ship. It was essentially written Other characters in the play Geddes, a first year student at for and by Black people and included Missy played by Spelman College, chose covers things that are unique Jordan Minter, Gitlow played Luttibelle, played by April to our culture,” she said. by Uzoma Emukah, Of Cap’n Curry. “My character felt that played by Vick Lambert, “April Curry did an excel­ white was better and could not Charlie played by Andy Gay, lent job playing her part. A envision a world without white and Idella played by Tonita girl from Alabama, soft spo­ people. It was not until she elsewhere, Purlie is an excep­ today’s society, ones that most Osei. ken, wide-eyed, southern bell- met Purlie that her perspective tional musical that is people are too timid to speak The musical took place in -she was absolutely perfect for was completely altered.” absolutely worth seeing. It about. Jim Crow Georgia and was the part!” Whether performed here at expresses many of the prob­ geared toward Purlie, a Ms. Geddes also took a lik- Spelman College or at theatres lems that are prevalent in Jazz ensemble springs into action Deanna Jenkins Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor This year the Spelman Usually we don’t do this, but inquiring College Jazz Ensemble opened minds want to know... their annual spring concert with a melodic rendition of “A Love Supreme,” from jazz leg­ INQUISITIVE ELEVEN end John Coltrane. Many members of the Spelman community attended 11. Yes, the debates were that the highly anticipated event, serious. including President Dr. World,” “Cottontail,” “Flying cate their last number “The Beverly Daniel Tatum. The Home” and the timeless Creator Has Master Plan” as a 1. Do we even have debates? event marked the nationally “Children of the Ghetto.” tribute to everyone who affect­ 2. How much did they REALLY renowned ensemble’s first The concert also featured sev­ ed by Hurricane Katrina and Spring Concert in the newly eral spoken word performanc­ those who have been affected spend? renovated Sisters Chapel, es by junior Imani Marshall by any man-made or natural 3. Is it just me, or is homecoming which re-opened to the public and pianist Andretta Taylor, a disasters in their life. after going through serious sophomore at Spelman. As they have done countless looking pretty BLUE? renovations last semester. In the middle of the show, times before, the Spelman 4. So who IS on the yard? Directed by music instruc­ the ensemble deviated from College Jazz Ensemble has tor and director Joe Jennings, the program schedule and per­ given another original and 5. Will Senior Week be this the one hour-50 minute con­ formed “The Nancy Wilson flawless performance. Since its year’s homecoming? cert featured a series of classic Trilogy,” a tribute they origi­ beginning, the Spelman jazz numbers performed by an nally performed for the leg­ College Jazz Ensemble has 6. First, homecoming. Then, the extremely talented ensemble endary jazz vocalist while on established an eight-to-ten city pageant. What’s next? of Spelman students. their annual tour. tour. These ladies have not 7. I’m confused. Who is Miss Among the members of During the show, director only attracted new fans but this gifted all-female ensemble Joe Jennings, who organized managed to teach old jazz fans Spelman? are vocalists juniors Imani the group in 1983, called for that jazz isn't a man's world 8. Spring Fest? Marshall and Leah Maiden all the ensemble members to after all. and Gemma Fraser, current introduce themselves to the The event was an exciting 9. The Maroon and White exchange student from audience. He also noted the one for all music fans, whether Monologues? London. upcoming departure of Fraser, one is a jazz enthusiast or sim­ The concert featured several who will return back to ply enjoys good music. Young 10. What will be your LEGACY? standout numbers that enter­ London at the conclusion of or old, the music riveted the tained the crowd. Among the the spring semester. crowd, touching people of dif­ highlights of the show were To end the night, the ferent generations and differ­ the songs “Out of This ensemble took time to dedi- ent musical tastes. Tuesday, April 11, 2006 7 www.spelmanspotlight.com Arts g ■. tertaii 11 ent Re-introducing Amel Larrieux’s soulful sound

Gina Lawrence Arts & Entertainment Co-Editor Has the industry tried to writers and/or singers? She is known tor her change you in anyway? Yes, I do. I am a really good melodic, soulful voice. But, In the beginning when I first example that going the route what many may not know started out, people suggested ol a major label is not the only about the amazing Amel that I do many different way to success. I think ifs real­ Larrieux is that she somehow things. From lyrical content, ly important if you are an manages her career, married to the way I sing, to the way 1 artist who has your own game life and two children. On perform, to the way I dress. I plan or really unique in your April 25th, she will be releas­ was lucky enough that every­ style and you know how you ing her brand new album enti­ thing was the Amel that I do and don’t want to do tled Morning. wanted to present. things, then a major label may Morning will undoubtedly not always be the home for be as successful, if not more so Are there any artists that you you. than her previous albums. would like to work with in the With such hit songs as, “Sweet future? Definitely do your research. Misery” or “For Real,” this I always have my dreams of Find an independent label. It’s upcoming album is sure to be working with people. Half of done wonders for my career. a necessary addition to your them have passed away. But And unfortunately in the collection. there are some jazz musicians I music world when you talk am interested in working with. about “black music” or black How do you balance married Prince and Stevie Wonder, artists, it’s just not an area that fair and I see a doll that has life, family and the music because they have been huge is touched upon enough. obviously been made in the Will you be coming to the industry? influences on me. Michael early 1920s. [Usually] the Atlanta area anytime soon? I wouldn’t call it balancing Jackson, even though people What do you like to do when stuff that is offensive to us as I hope so. I really do. I do necessarily. I always have the have things to say about you are relaxing? black people, I want to own it Atlanta every time I put an same issue that any working him...Some legends that are There are so many of those. I because I don’t think it should album out. I would love to be parent has. It’s a tough thing. I still around, Aretha Franklin, love flea markets and antique be in the hands of other peo­ back. wouldn’t want to be just a stay Chaka Khan. Yea, I would sells. I love to find collectables. ple. But I really also like a at home mom, but 1 can’t pretty much flip out. I collect early black American good massage and a good For more information on her imagine doing this and not memorabilia and art. I get all pedicure. I love to get my hair new album or tour informa­ having kids. You just try to Any advice to aspiring song­ excited if I go to an antique did. tion, visit www.blisslife.com. make it.

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Or»», Gnu/w/t foftMaa MORE INFORMATION Tuesday, April 11, 2006 www.spelmanspotlight.com Sports & Wellness Ovarian cancer on the rise Name: Jasmine A. Persons Hometown: Warner Robins, GA Ronalda Joseph Although the cause of cult tumor to diagnose which Wellness Writer Sport: Golf- Captain ovarian cancer is unknown, is the reason why the majority Classification: Junior Most recently, Coretta there are risk factors that are of the patients are diagnosed Major: Child Development Scott King, famed civil rights seen in those affected by the at later stages rather than ear­ activist and wife of Dr. Martin disease. Ovarian cancer is lier stages" says professor Luther King, Jr., died in most common in women Patrick Johnston of Queen's Mexico while exploring alter­ over the age of 50, those who University Belfast. native methods to treat the have never had children, and Ovarian cancer with no ovarian cancer that was con­ those living in very industrial­ distinct symptoms is most sidered terminal by United ized nations. often detected during a pap States physicians. Ranking fifth in cancer smear. Other methods that As doctors estimate 20, deaths among women, ovari­ are still under investigation 180 new cases of ovarian can­ an cancer accounts for more for use in early screening of cer for the year of 2006, the deaths than any other cancer ovarian cancer include an What is your ultimate goal for the 2006 golf sea ­ hope is that this disease will of the reproductive system. A ultrasound in conjunction son? not be added to the list of woman has a 1 in 58 chance with a blood test. My ultimate goal for this season is to encourage sickness that plague the Black of developing cancer of the "Overall, the prognosis of team development in order to increase our con­ American community. ovaries and a 1 in 98 chance the disease remains poor, with sistency of play, and build a better golf program. Ovarian cancer begins in of dying from it. The risk for a 50 percent five-year survival the cells that constitute the developing ovarian cancer is rate" says Dr. Agustin Garcia What do you enjoy most about being a Spelman ovaries. Tumors, caused by slightly higher for White of Cedars Sinai Medical scholar-athlete? mutation of DNA in cells, are women than Black women. Center. Playing on the golf team serves as an outlet called cancerous if they are Symptoms associated Upon detection of the where I can relieve stress, and relax after a hard malignant. In this case, can­ with ovarian cancer include disease, procedures mainly day of school. What I like most is being able to cer is spread to other sites in abnormal menstrual cycles, used to treat the disease represent Spelman College in a positive way, and show school pride. the body by invasion and excessive hair growth, unex­ include surgery, chemothera­ destruction of neighboring tis­ plained back pain that wors­ py and radiation therapy. sues. ens over time, bloating, the Studies have shown that Name: Amber Rucker There are three main inability to ingest usual vol­ the risk of developing ovarian Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio types of ovarian tumors that umes of food and frequent cancer can be decreased by Classification: Junior are precursors for ovarian can­ urination. using oral contraceptives, Sport: Tennis cer: germ cell tumors, which Ovarian cancer is often having a tubal ligation or hys­ Major: Mathematics/ Premed start from the cell that pro­ called the "silent killer" terectomy, and eating a diet Years Playing Tennis: 13 duce ova; stromal tumors, because many times there are high in vegetables. which start from the connec­ no distinct symptoms until tive tissues that holds the the disease has progressed to Sources: www.cancer.org ovaries together; and epithelial an advanced stage. www.webmd.com tumors, which start from the "One of the major prob­ www.bbc.co.uk cells that cover the outer sur­ lems with ovarian cancer is face of the ovary. that it is insidious—it's a diffi­

Maryland tops Duke for NCAA title What is your ultimate goal for the 2006 tennis sea ­ son? Jessica Ball California, Chamique tion, power and money to To win the conference tournament and to get a Staff Writer Holdsclaw from the University move college women’s sports singles ranking [In the ITA or Great South This year marks the 25 th of Tennessee, Diana Taurasi to the next level. It was not Conference], Anniversary of NCAA from the University of until the NCAA took control Women’s basketball and for Connecticut, Bridgette and the Title IX legislation was What do you enjoy most about being a Spelman the first time in it’s history, the Cordon from Tennessee and implemented that NCAA scholar-athlete? NCAA Women’s Basketball Sheryl Swoopes from Texas women’s sports began to move The support you get from your teammates and Championship was held in Tech University were show­ forward. the athletic department. Boston at the TD Banknor cased. As stated by Sue Donohoe, Garden. Chosen to coach the team vice president of Division I Players and fans alike were was the awe-inducing Pat women’s basketball, “The extremely excited to celebrate Summitt. During her career, year’s championship games the extraordinary achieve­ which began in 1982, will not only remind everyone ments of the entire NCAAW Summitt led the Tennessee of how much women’s basket­ operation, and to recognize Lady Vols to six national ball has progressed and is still women’s basketball after all of championship titles and 16 progressing, but it will also the years of hard work. Women’s Final Four appear­ give the women that are par­ To commemorate the 25th ances. Pat Summitt has also ticipating an opportunity to anniversary, an honorary led Tennesse to 24 consecutive meet and play with legendary anniversary team consisting of appearances in tournaments. basketball players." women’s basketball legends, Upon its founding in 1981, This year, in a storybook was presented at the champi­ NCAA women’s basketball ending, the Maryland onship game on Apr. 4, 2006. was known as the Association Terrapins topped Duke in Basketball greats such as for Intercollegiate Athletics for overtime for the their first Cheryl Miller from the Women. During this time the NCAA title and a final score of University of Southern association lacked organiza­ 78-75.