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------'------Serving the Howard University community since 1924 February 24, 1995 ~rapplers slam. arry, City Council, Congress ~organ State, eliberate over District budget He said the District is burdened not paying hundreds of millions in job reductions. While reducing capture MEAC By Rasheeda J. Crayton with the fiscal responsibilities ofa bills. The District faces even other personnel. 1he District Hilltop Staff writer slate. bu1 does nol have the greater re\'enuc-expendi1ure gaps government increased lhc number au1hority of the s1me. tn the fu1ure:· said John W. Hill, of full-time equivalent po~itions, D.C. Mayor Marion Barry is '"We cannot solve these director of Financial Management similar jobs. bu1 wilh different ~hampionship learning the hard way 1ha1 problems by ourselves because of Policies and Issues. titles. Congress may no1 be 100 eager 10 the structural inequities [of Home Hill suggested changes in '"The number of reductions bail the nation's capital out of its Ruic]:· Barry said. management and procedures to reported are significantly higher $722 million debt. ··The District is given s1a1e change the course of 1he dis1ric1·s 1han the actual decline in FfE's." '"Whenever I used 10 complain functions without state au1hority fi nancial situation. Hill said. "'The most outrageous of as a child, my mother would say - stale prisons, Medicaid, ··The District's rlan 10 address which was in DC. public schools. ·you·ve made your bed, and now Universi1y of 1he District of its current financia situa1ion mus1 The Dis1ricl°s announcement you have 10 he in i1." And now Columbia. We have 5-1 functions include major s1ruc1ural and showed 90 staff departures, lhe that's what\ happening to the outlined here that no 01her cil) in management changes if the plan is actual FTE data showed an District,"' said Congrc~,man James America has to deal with. If we to be cffec1i,-c," tlie director said. increase of 404 FTE"s."' Walsh. Chairman of the District of didn't have all 1hose functions 10 Management questions arose The GOA also 1cs1ified that the Columbia Appropriations perform. we would111 need to pax because theci1:(s quar1erly reports District has not complied wilh the 1 Subcommittee. al a Congressional all those people 10 perform them, ' were of ·'li mited usefulness:· Dis1ric1 of Columbia Fiscal Year hearing on the District"s financial the Mayor added. because they failed 10 provide 1he 1995 Appropriation Act, which situation Wednesday. Barry wanls the federal data necessary for a true capped the amount ofexpenditures "I will not bring an government pay $267 mill ion in evaluation. for 1995 at $3.25 billion. which appropriation bill 10 the Congress Medicaid expen~es for fiscal year The Dis1ric1 also provided See BUDGET, A3 10 give the District more money;· 1995. and $141 million for 1hc incorrect information concerning Walsh told Bttrry after the mayor 1996 fiscal year. asked Congress 10 help alleviate Barry also suggested allowing Portion or Cumnt Federal Payment Used to Pay Prior Billi the Dis1rict"s muhimillion dollar the District of Columbia 10 tax (In MlllloD! or Dollus) disaster. federal properly. which comprises $700 r;l.;;:Aodcrll=:;,Pa;::--:ym::-:en-.,~'-;l=Pri-:-or-·::-•.....:.• B::-:U~II.:....:;::..______~ Barrr has gi,·en up on saving the majority of the District. the city independent of the Federal '"We can only tax 43 percent of Fleshman Jason Guyton overpowers his competition. government. saying an the land in \V.1shington," Barry $600 By Shana Harris diff~rcn1. . . mdependenl study show, DiMric1 said. ..The federal government H,1~op Staff Writer Last ),e.ar, I sai~ we would '".'" finances are irreparable. owns more than 50 percent of the the MEAC 1n 1995. the coach said. "Even if 1he Dbtrict did land. Yet, the federal allocation is ssoo Howard totaled 93 point,, while e,erything everyone was asking it only 60 percent of what ii would last 1imt 1ho lio\\ ard Morgan State finished second \\ith 10 do. it could on!} sohc a third of be 1>aying if ,the properly was $@ It) Wre,1iing team, the 70. the Distriet"s prtiblcm;· Barry said. taxable:· r,, \\Oil the l\lid-Ea,tcrn The Bison collected two ..Thal lea,e, IWO•lhirds tor the The United States General Conference championship individual awards: Freshman Jason federal governmen1:· Accounting Office, who reviewed $300 1973. J\lorgan Staie Guyton who wrestles in 1he 142- Bui the commiuee was the cities budget. 1es1ified the tv held a stranglehold on pound divi-.ion. was selected by unsr,mpathclic. District is still doing a poor job of !or 10 }e,trs Unlit Feb. four head coaches as the MEAC . If I WO-thirds of lhe handling its money. SlOO lhe Grapplers won four of Tournament's Outstanding responsibility is ours, why should '"The District is facing an 1dual 1itles to capture the Performer. while Conon earned his there be home rule?"' asked Walsh. enormous financial .crisis which Annual MEAC Wre,1ling first MEAC Outstanding Coach "Don't answer, that was a has increased si nee our report in SUXl _n,hip held at Delaware Award. rhetorical question."' he continued June. District spending is ,er-;itv. Senior, Damon Bryant and Sean with a smile. significantly above approved so end of last season, Head Cla) ton. and Junior Melvin Yates Barry blames 1he debt problem budgets, and the Dis1ric1 only ha~ 1991 1992 I993 1994 1995 1996(<0!)' .r, Coach Paul Collon on the limitations of Home Rule. casn now because the Dis1nc1 is d next year would be Set GR.\l>PLERS. A3 • 1996 Fbcle11! Payment lnol-Sl32 l!oorow 'son basketball Candidates vie for student support ams prepare for at General Assembly speak out Barney can implement change. Undergrad candidates spoke. ovation. AC tournament By Natalie Y. Moore "There are shortcomings at Clieo Hurley said being a Studenls said they left the Hilltop Staff Writer Howard. They can't be solved ··regular student"" will be an speakoul more informed. is ,1cpping up: it's now or never:· Though accused of apathetic overnight. But we spend lime on advantage if elected Undergraduate "The majority of candida1es By Kisha Riggins and senior forward Scan Turley ~aid. allitudes. voter, filled a standing solutions and arc taking internal Trustee. gave solutions and some were Shana Harris De:,pite the hardships faced by room only Meridian Hill Hall as sleps 10 solve them;· he said. 'Tm not going 10 be a politician. contradictory from the previous H ltop Staff Writers the Bison rhi, season, a few briehl Howard University Studelll HUSA candidates Oronde I'm a student fi rst. Forge1 the speakout. But it was effecllve. Now ffi)'. view has changed."' Kamilah t Howard Baske1ball spots have emerged. Junior Pnil Association and Undergraduate Miller and Melanie Alslon said the rhetoric and niers. Issues arc 10 Chenier was player of 1he week in Trustee candidates voiced student theme Sankofa symbolizes include each and every one of you Gilmore, a junior oiology major, lhe beginning of the Mid said. Athletic Conference season the MEAC last week and has concerns al the second General continuance of 1he Howard family and revam1_>ing the library sys1em. developed the confidence needed to Assembly Elections Speakout and their leadership acumen can I'm not JUSI talkin g bu t am Savoy Brummer said he became tr men jumping 10 a 4-0 ,1ar1 more enlightened after hearing the llit Lady Bison defeating the be a leader nexl year. Wednesday night. further the Uni\'ersi1y. implementing."' The Lady Bison picked to finish Elections Vice-Chair LaMonl '"We can't afford shaky Incumbent Omar Karim candidates. )•fa,ored Florida A&M "I go1 10 see different ii} Raulereucs to compile second in 1he Pre-Season MEAC Geddis was pleased wi th the leadershiP. when the administration defended his position of solely rankings are currently in third s1uden1 turnout. doesn'I take input of 1he Mudents," lobbyi'hg flat 1ui1ion for next year ~rspec11ves,"' the sophomore said. of 3-1. the, have cooled ··The speakoul was better ronsiderabl) going into 1hc place. When the regular season ·'This is one of the largest Miller said. ··we can relate 10 1he and the eleminated in1erna1ional ends tomorrow after the game turnouts," he said. •·sruden1s are problems:· s1uden1 surcharge. coordinated than last year, but I'll I.IC tournament. held at '"h's not me. Omar didn't do it. have 10 go 10 more speakou1s to be State in Baltimore. MD. against 1hc University of Maryland, gelling involved. We had a larger Jamal Joncs-Dulani and E.L,tern Shore. the Lady Bison ( 13- turnout al Meridian than on Earamichica Brown, also for the Ifs we, the movemen1:· he said. more educated." 1-1. If elected for a second 1erm. While fourth-year political le men arc currently in a two• 1O. I 0-4 in MEAC) will more 1han campu<· HUSA presidency slates. said it is likely go into 1he MEAC The candidates not only the responsiblity of the students to Karim hopes to improve the scier,ce major Memone Paden said ~iirthird place in the MEAC communication be1ween Trustee there was no mud-slinging. she SorlhCarolina A&T. Overall. tournament playing South Carolina addressed Howard's problems but make sure leaders perform their Stale who is in sixth place in 1hc said they will no t disappear duties. board members and students. thought the candida1es received li!OO"s season record is 9- I 5. "Everyone has 10 be involved," "I want to invite board members light questions. non \\ere hil hard this ,cason MEAC. . overnight and encouraged students Even though the tournament rs 10 choose leaders who can offer Jones-Dulani said. 'There should to classes and dorms. And I invite '·More substantial issues need ~, of senior center Grady be checks and balances. You must students 10 borl'rd meetings;· he 10 be brought out. Deeper questions ,ton. But. Livin~ston has played on 1he road. the Lady Bison effective solutions. have continued to win away from •·we wrote down all of Howard's stay on 1he leaders and work said. need 10 be asked:· she said. and the resl of me season together:• Apri l Silver, a former HUSA Logistics and public relations looking much belier for 1he home. accumula1ing a 5: I record problems;• fabari Dunbar, vice on the road. Going 11110 1he presiden1 ial running-mate of Presiden1ial candidate Chiquita president. gave a surprise speech. direc1or Havanah Llewellyn hopes James and running-mate Shrya During her 1990-9 I tenure. a large 1urnou1 will also be Bi10n will lmve a clean slate 1ournamen1. 1he Lady Bison look to Demetria Edwards of the , return 10 lhe championship game ~s Renaissance slate said. ·•ean we Gregory once again emphasized University students took over the refledh-e on election day, March 7. MEACTournamcnl and tht;,i· 0 rcalislically solve them? You \'C got 1ha1 siudcn1s are not clients at Administration building. She urged '"S1uden1s need to use their voice 10 make the best of a g0<•d the)' did Asl ye:1r. C:oae~ _Ty ler 1s 10 make change,"' he said. ·'They confident o1 tbc team s ab1h1y 10 ge1 to put this government back in Howard. candidates and studems to be aware l) to prolong their S
Reed lobbied 10 keep tuition COSlS conditioned single room, from ~ University's budget cutting measures percent of its budget from the Air___ Force__:_ program...... ::;__ __ because_ _ we______have cc have met universal approval. He flat. $1,075 to $1,092.50 for an air "We felt that if tuition were conditioned double, and rrom $955 federal government. But that gl maintains that the decisions made percentage has dropped to SC increased again there would be an to $980 for an air-conditioned 56 were not "in secret," but in the best percent this year with $341.6 interest of the University. even lower student morale, and that triple. In addition. Park Square hi Howard would not be able to retain Apartments will cost S 1,205. million in fundmg from the federal Visiting professor "You can't sit down and run an government. th educational institu1 ion with majority more student.S by not raising tuition;' Other measures the University si. vote," Dawson said. Karim said. took to c ut costs included the Officials now say that efforts to preaches need to se Both Ladner and Jarvis maintain "In the end any money gained by implementation of an early broaden the University's funding that eITorts 10 enlarge the University's increasing tuition would equal the retirement and voluntary give back base will start immediately in order ni funding base will not interfere with money that would be lost when program. It also sold two or its to compensate for a decrease in its nurture mankind [v their efforts to keep the cost of students, not able to afford the higher center-city dormitories. federal appropriation. Ct undergraduate tuition at $8.150 per tuition, would have to leave," Karim ·• A It hough we would prefer a and order the bombing or (s1 G "We will have to leave no stone By Awanya D. Anglin family] homes?" year. added. . longer plannin,g and budget cycle. Hilltop Staff Writer But according to Undergraduate Jarvis said the University has we are constramed by the fact that unturned to raise as much money as Weems articulated to thee, tc also made a substantial effort to no budget plann111g can be we can." Ladner said. audience the reason why p re Trustee Omar Karim, the Board of Mankind, according to Divinity makes perfect. Professor Renita Weems, needs to "If you learn to cook that e< be more nurturing and chicken over and over ugain.~ N compassionate toward one another. learn how to take that one pa A Weems, an associate professor of write it over and over and Hebrew at Van_derbift Divinity again, eventually. God wills 01 University sponsors forum to rally for School m Nashville. Tonn .. voiced us in the repetitiousness of _ her concerns during a sermon last labor," Weems said. Sunday at Howard University's In an interview art~r ] journalist on Pennsylvania's death row Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. sermon. Wecm~ told The HI "Mo!(! importantly. the blessmgs that young adults need to give Journalists. of miracles, the joy. tlie than they receive. By Natalie Y. Moore poss i'?ilities, the theology of Hilttop Staff Wr~er In 1981, after protecting his . ")'.oung people need to be IC • brother, Abu-Jamal took a near-fatal nurturing comes from caring more mtenttonal about helping thol s. and toucbing the lives of others " need," Weems said. "They sb bullet in the stomach, was arrested, Weems said. ' be more responsible for takini re . Mu~a ('-b_u-Jamal is on death row in Pennsylvania. The outspoken beaten and dumped by police before JOurnahst s1t.S m solitary confinement awaiting his turn in the electric chair Weems renected on her of people." P. being charged with killing a police childhood and the things she did Weems also spoke on the g. for a crime he furiously denies. Abu-Jamal was convicted in I 982 for officer. then and is doing now to belp touch "nurturing" when in referelXI 4 killing a police officer in 1981. "Mumia is somebody that we need the Ii ves of others. family life. Known as the "voice of the voiceless," Abu-Jamal said he was framed desperately. At a time like this. we "Nursing and nurturing is holy "A man can say that he Th1. and is facing the electric chair because of his affiliations with the Black work," Weems said. "There is a cannot afford to let them take such a his family by working and bri ~ Panthers, MOVE and other activist groups. He said his poignant columns healing that comes from helping home money. but there is n voice from us without putting up a are also the reasoo why the government wantS him to pay for his crime. others :-- combing hair, hugging when he 1s also emotion S struggle of g igantic proportions," those with AIDS, and bathin~ tllose attached," she said. 2 Tomorrow, H~ward University will sponsor a forum at p.m. in the Ossie Davis said at a New York speak who can't bathe themselves. ' "What (Weemsj said is , tt Undergraduate Library Lecture Room in an international campaign to save out sponsored by the Committee to Weems went on to say how even overlooked by peop e.'' Che K the acttv1st. Save Mumia Abu-Jamal and the the federal government has Douglass, a senior majorir.1 "My res~ch ~n Mr. A?u•Jamal 's case leads me to strongly believe that forgotten bow to nurture the telecommunications manage· \I Partisan Defense Committee. Imprisoned since 1982, Abu A"?,erican P,COple. said. " In reflection, you " s, he was de111ed his consututtonal right to a fair trial and that he was More than 40,000 people and Jamal said he was framed. sentenc~ for execution solely because of his political views and activities," Tho~e m government and in realize the importance of the c organizations world-wide support corporations are estranged from the things in life, it is what k~ said JoNina M. Abron, assistant editor or Toe Black Scholar in Oakland very "'.Ork God has created - to CA. ' Abu-Jamal's fight for justice. Petitions have circulated across the country ste~~y. it reminds us of who ] and notables such as Senator Carol Moseley-Braun, California hu~amze, to humble." Weems said. are. The A_bu-Jam~I c~e has been called a racist legal lynching. During the . Ho~ do you stay up rocking a Congressman Ronald Dellums, Whoopi Goldberg and Danny Glover Dean Evan Crawford, ro 198 1 Phtlad'?lphia_ tnal, h_e was unable to represent himself, pick the s1_ck child, changing their soired dean of Andrew Rankin C attorney or_his choice or ~1tness most of the prosecutio n's argu ment. The champion the "Mumia Abu-Jamal Must Not Die" cause. diapers... and then return to your was especially pleased ~ury comprised of 11 Whites -one who openly admitted impartiality 'The prison has received so many faxes on Mumia behalf that it knocked office building and sign the form to Weem's sermon Sunday lJ((itl the system out of order. Wherever l go to speak about lay of~. tens or tnousands of he said he could relate to nur~ ma 40 percent Black city. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the U.S. people? Weems asked. those in need. ,.. Suprei:ne Court h~ve refosed to hear Abu-Jamal's appeals. Mumia's case people ask me how is it possible that an award-winning "How can you get down on your "(Weems'] message ~ Police officers m the city of ''brotherly love" have tried to silence Abu Black J0urnahst could be on death row;· said Len Wcinglass, chief ~nces and clip ihe nails of the inspmitional and soundlybibli(£ Jamal for quite some time. He was co-founder and Minister of Wormation defense attorney. infirm, C0t!1b the hair of the Crawford said. "My mother• in't or t~e Philadelphia chapter of the Black Panther Party. At age 14, h; was comatose, wipe the drool from the will be 99 xears-old on Febllli• Speakers at Saturday's forum include Carla Williams of the Partisan mouth of an Alzheimer's patient or wnu_ng for the Black Panther newspaper and eventually was elected 28th. My wife and I understand Defense Committee and Leigh Dingcrson, Executive Director of the feed your grandbaby her first bottle need to nurture her. It made me president or the Philadelphia chapter of the Association of Black National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. or baby cereal. and then turn around included." '
~ ry24, 1995 THE HILLTOP A3 PUSPLUS au Press offers program in book publishing - - "3 BPI is o ne of four intensive said despite the adage, "Black people do o n experience with the daily marketing publishing courses in the U.S. The others read." There is, she said, "an outcry fo r work of the Press. They will assist with the are Radcliffe College, The University of more multicultural books." - daily advertising work of the Press, and Denver. and New Yo rk University. Gordon said the press is continuously with its [l_ublicity work. Howard's, however, is the o nly institute expanding its horizons. Design and production interns will completely affiliated with a University ''We are looking fo r books that assist with the design and layout work of lhe Press. focus on women's studies. Latin American Press. Students win also be trained to assist Howard's BPI offers a lot for not studies, drama and communicatio ns ." with the pre-production and production much money. A little less than $2,000 Gordon said. work of the Press. covers tuition, room and board. This fee He said the Press is also branchin_g . !Jordon ~uggests stu~ents perform also covers books and art supplies as well . out into trade publishing with an emphasis mternsh,ps required by their respective Financial aid in the form of scholarships is on art/photography books and biographie.5. schools with the Press. He stressed that the also available. He hopes to rncrease the Press's consumer close-knit working environment of the William Mayo, Assistant base by expanding into these areas. Press makes it a great place to intern. Director/Business Manager said this is a Mayo saicl the best war to get your Senior Editor Fay Acker, who has batJlain by anyone's standards. Comparable foot into the door of the publishrng 111dustry worked at the Press si nce its inception insututes, according to Mayo, arc far more is to intern. And aside from ihe Book said it is an exciting place to work. And expensive. Publishing Institute, the Press offers a well judging from its expanding book lists and This program is not just intended rounded internship program for 1L~ successful training programs, it will for recent college graduates who are serious matriculating students. And, he said. people certainly remain so in the future. about making publishing a career, but also should not worry if they are not an English lf you arc interested in either the for people wlio have been out ofco llege fo r or journalism major: there is a place fo r the P ublishing Institute or the internship By Shahnaaz Davids on . Releases on the Press's top IOlis t programs, call the Pre5$ at 806-4943. The r inciu_de Split Image: Africans in tne Mass a while and want to apply their traini ng and political science, biology and anthropology Hilltop Staff Writer experience to publishing. Those interested major. In fac1, if you have an excellent next BPI class wi ll be held in the summer Media by Janelle Dates. acting Dean of command of English, you are encouraged of 1996 and internships are on a semester The staff may be small, the offices Howard Universi1y·s School of in setting up a publishrng company and ,. IIO! be fancy, but the rich treasures would like to get an overview of the to apply regardless of your major. to semester basis . Co~munications, The New Cavalcade: Internships are offered in the areas ..aJ at the only African-American African-American Writing from 1760 to complete process are encouraged to apply ,cr;ity press are endless. Howard as well. ofeditor ial, marketi~g as well as design and the Present, Volumes I and II, by Arthur P. production. Participants must comnut to at ,eisity Press has fi lied a void for Davis, J. Saunders Redding and Joyce Ann Another advantage of the Press's I , l l 1L COTO\ -..112-American scholars, while serving BPI is it is well-known throughout the least a two- semester internship, and be able t> Joy9c, and How Europe Underdeveloped to work at least 12 hours per week. Interns , training ground for aspiring young A fr1ca by Walter Rodney. Books published publishing industry. -.:.lll-Amencan publishers since 197Z. "The industry comes here to should expect to actively particirate in the by the press are offered to students daily functions of the press. BP said they The Press serves 10 publish works In its role as a training ground fo r recruit," Mayo said. contribute to finding ,olutions for Why should African Americans will not be gophers stuck at a copier. aspiring publishers. the Press has offered ObJectives of the editorial -,ll) :ind social problems in the United consider careers in book publishing? Mayo the Book Publishing fnstitutc si nce 1980. internship include training individuals to ~ and abroad. It gives priority to This intensive five-week summer program says it is critical that minorities. period. get •:1bing books that increase the into publishing. support the Press's long-term new 11roject focuses on the editorial, production and acquisitions, and developing in an mtern, Xl\tandi ng and appreciation of t he design, and marketing and business aspects "We need to be in all areas of lll,utions and interests of peoples of publishing ... we are creating a product that not only the mechanical ski ns of scholarly of publishing. book publishing but, more importantly, .:.111 descent around the wor1d. Stuclents participating in the there is a need fo r, we are satisfying a ·There arc few Black outlets for hunger," Mayo said. editorial judgment. summer program will take tours of-a major It is important, he said, for Blacks Editorial interns will be JI material." Director Ed Gordon said. publishing house. The Library of Congress responsible for reading manuscripts, For this reason, the Howard and a book manufacturer. BPl participants to increase their numbers so there are ,mity Press plays a vital role in significant numbers of African Americans participating in weekly editorial meetings, also have the benefit of career counseling in publishing positions so they can mentor attending 1ocal conferences. library 1ding th ese works which would ~y professionals in the book publishing research, copy editing and proofreading. ;l!lise go unpublished. younger African Americans in the industry. industry. Managing Editor Renee Mayfiefd Marketing interns will get hands- Budget, from Al Worn.an to Worn.an Conference ,,ired the di&trict to CUI $140 stay in business. I prefer a board 11 in ,pending. Instead, the designed by the Congress in 1cl rescinded the cuts, conjunction with the District." .csted an additional $267 Despite Congressman Walsh's enlightens young attendants 11 lor Medicare, and overspent st~ong objections 10 giving the .. dditionai $224 million. District more funding now, Don'1 Live On My Street." By Janine S. McDonald Foston, who has published three , District says it is doing the Congress will not let 1hc city fail Hilttop Staff Writer 11 can, given the situation. into disarray, said Congressman volumes of poetry. donates the .:resswoman Eleanor Holmes Cardiss Conins (0-111.), ranking proceeds to a teen development ~JD reiterated her belief in an minority member o n the "We are here as sisters, together center in her home stnie of Indiana.
Council member Bill Lightfoot introduces~ legislation to eliminate D.C. school board :
fj f h · " w·1 R or;ration of the school system in the hands "The city council has enough problems power to the mayor and city counci~ f ,seal pro bl ems o t e city, I ma . . h ·11 be they have not attended to efffoiently. The improve the school system's fi ~ett Harvey, oresident of the school board, said. o the superintendent, w o w1 come a . , bl d h at By Omar Browne The c1ty wants control of the $50 million member of the mayor's cabinet, according school board has 1t sown p,ro ems an t e matters. Ad' HilHop Staff Writer in assets the school board has to generate to the mayor's office. legislation is not helping,· he said. Earlier this week, the Ge~was needed revenue, she said. School board members object to the Ericka Lanburg, council member for Accounting Office declared the Di4' r School board members have criticized ''The legislation does not address the superintendent being a member of the Ward 3, complained that the legislatjon, if government financially broke. wat Council member Bill Lightfoot's bill to chlldren's needs; instead the children are mayor's cabinet since 11 will give the mayor approved, would put education on the back abolish the city's elected school board, . d r · I " H undue influence over hiring and firing burner because the mayor and city council '"Today, the District is insolven~"~org bemg use as a po ,tica pawn, arvey liave other m,a; r problems to deal with. testified before the Financial Oversi-'eJCC< saying it will not improve the school said policies in the school system. , 0 f C b" be " 1 system's financial crisis. Lightfoot introduced legislation to get ''II is an unfortunate r1wer grab by the The school board has consistently kept !~edDistric t ~ ohI om •~ su 0~!i "The legislation to abolish the board is rid of the school board two weeks ai;o. The mayor and city council,' Jay Silberman, a a balanced budget. . t ?,CS not ave t e cas to pay ~e a smoke screen to divert attention from the measure would place more power over the school board member at large, said. She could not see how transferring b1l 1s. a u ------;,;c·11 the Towers residents 0~ Howard University Law School e1 COURT DECIDES IF VACCINE RESPONSIBLE FOR DISABILITY . WASHINGTON, D.C. - Maggie Whitecotton, 19, is seeking g!)vernm~nt compensation under the Nallonal Vaccine Injury Act. She developed cerebral palsy the day after ¥mg vaccrnated at the age of~ month~. Health aand Human Services Secretary, Donna E. Shalalla says there 1s no sohd evidence thal Whitecotton s illness is the result of th~ vaccination. Lifetime assistance.for Whitecotton is estimat~d at$ I _million and could trigger hundreds of similar cases amount mg to $200 nulhon. The Supreme Court wi ll consider the case on Feb: 28. MENT DRIVES "MOTOR VOTER" LAW JUSTICCE _DEPA:nT. nistration is pushing for state mandates which require motorists 10 WA'fCH YOUR AIR BAG I•• 11 NEW YORK . The next time you secure your car, don't overlook your valuable air bag. Air _bag theft is ,,.,HINGTON, D.C.- The 1mto~ a , . n~es or social services. Resistence to the law 1s being epressed to Yote when lhey app\y for. dri vers hce ni~ fllinois and South Carolina. Lead by California Gov. Pete becoming tin epensive trend in some urban areas like New York City. N_ew Jersey, Florida and Cahforma. The tral states including Cahforma. ~~n?l~ote;" hw is another "unfunded federal mandate," forcing state safety device is designed for easy replacement after use. Thieves are 1akmg advantage qi(R), the opposition claims the Afi~rney Ge'neral Janet Reno is determined to enforce the law which and stealing these parts. The stolen parts can_br 111g mas much as $300 at body shop~wh1le factory _replacements 'lll ll'lthout granting fede~al resources. who have traditionally been unregistered. Wilson claims may run as hilth _as S l,800. The New-York folice Department retrieved 2, I00 stolen air bags and engme computers ~ make voter registrauon easier fo rdthcoo::s 8 mi llion annually, but the California chiefe lection officer last August cfunng an undercover operation . .·~ ucnt ofthe "Motor Voter" law wou 1 35 · • can be done for $5 mi Ui on. Compiled by Gloria McField ~ ------' THE HILLTOP February 24, J FE A4 LOC Council member Bill Lightfoot introduces j legislation to eliminate D.C. school board = operation of lhe school system in the hands 'The city council has enough problems power to the mayor and city counc1l1t fiscal problems of the city," Wilma R. they have not auended 10 efITciently. The improve the school system's fi~ ge Harvey, president of the school board, said. of 1hc su~rintendent, who wiU become a By Omar Browne member of the mayor's cabinet, according sch.ool boar_d has it's o~vn r,roblcms and the mailers. N; Hilttop Staff Writer The city wants control of the $50 million in assets ihe school board has to generate to the mayor's office. leg1sla11on 1s not helping, ~e said. Earlier this week, the Geii ~. needed revenue, she said. School board members object to lhe Ericka Lanb~rg, council m~m~r fqr Accounting Office declared the Dit ' ' School board members have criticized " fhe legislation does not address the superintendent being a member of the Ward 3, complained that th~ leg,slauon, if government financially broke. th Council member Bill Lightfoot's bill to children's needs; instead the children are mayor's cabinet since 11 will give the mayor approved, would put educauon on the back , . . . . " abolish the city's elected school board. undue influence over hiring and finng burner because the mayor and city cou.nci l '.Today, the D,sm ct 1s ,~solvent,. Qor being used as a political pawn,'· Harvey have other major problems 10 deal with. 1es11fied t?efore the Final)cial Ove~1iteic saying it will not improve the school said. policies in the school system. system's financial crisis. "It is an unfortunate Rower grab by the The school board has consistently kepi the D,sm ct of Colombia subco~m Lightfoot introduced legislation to get a balanced budget. "!t d?,CS not have the cash to pay a114111 "The legislation to abolish the board is rid of the school board two weeks ago. The mayor and city council, Jay Silberman, a a smoke screen to di verl a1ten1ion from the measure would place more power over the school board member at large, said. She could not see how transferring bills. ~f. Q1 th Towers residents or Howard University Law School e, SU mentor D.C. youth ar " Because I am a part of the st By Raslna D. Harvey community, although temporarily. student seeks Ward 8 Council seat Hilltop Staff Wrtter I should give back 10 it," Johnson. a sophomore marketi ng major focus. ui ln an effort to bridge the gap said. "Besides, the kids arc cute." Originally from Los An p1 between the District ofColu mbia Gage Eckington's third grade Shabazz, who has lived iu D. youth and members of Howard's scored the highest in the city on the past IO years, first bcqe, student body, some Howard Plaza standardized ,tests last year. conscious of Black national.isi p1 Towers residents are participating T hough proud of the scores an undergraduate political ~ al in a program that will hopefully received by students in of all the major at H oward. Now he 5115< enhance the academic ability of grade levels last year. Principal is his "calling" to work fat_ one group and provide a Persephone Brown was quick to betterment of the District. rewarding exper ience for the point out !hat each year is a new "Now that !he U.S. Con~] other. year and help is always welcome. set a course of path that they~ The prowam, "Each One, "The teachers and I appreciate retaking the District, !he · Thach One,' is a mentoring and having [the tutors) here. The now ripe to stand up to our 1l tutorial program for stuilents children were looking forward to of statehood and autonq attending Gage Eckington seeing them," Brown said. 'The Shabazz said in reference to Elementary School, located in the Parents and Toachers Association current fiscal crisis. 411 LeDroit Park section of applauded the idea." ~ "Why should the United Si Northwest, D.C. at 3rd and Elm Dunham would like to see the government force D.C. to 1>4- Streets. program i;row. to include a Big our budget when the Fe~ 'The goal of the program is to Brother/B1g Sister program, m government is making no ani help students at Gage Eckington which Howard students would 10 balance their own, or lheircl:' Elementary School fu lfill their spend time. not only with China and Japan," he sai. educational needs as well as academically, but socially as well. promote interaction between the Jania Richardsen, a juruto "Here, we work on the total Howard, is taking her first Sttp1'1 various students of Howard and child. Citizenship, scholarship the public arena as treas~11 children living within the and class attendance. Of course, community surrounding Shabazz·s campaign and Hal the Big Brother/Big S ister University studen(liaiso11. b Howard," Desmond Dunham, a program is a possible second resident assistant in the Howard phase." Brown said. " We need leaders that v.il! n Plaza Towers' West Building, said conform to the dominant po11tl Brown also said they always Shabazz says Ward 8 needs leaders who will not conform to dominant political forces. forces. Malik is conscious in a letter describing the program use Howard students as role at to residents of the complex. his people and he's going to ~ F Dunham, a senior exercise models. Howard University"s admi nistration Shabazz learned !he essential skills Black community fli "I use Howard people as By Reginold Royston building, and member of the needed to or~anizc his current physiology major, spear-headed Hilltop Staff Writer Richardsen. a political sciit ihe organization of the program examples as often as I can. We tell Progressive Student Movement and "grass roots' campaign in the major, said. them to look at the Howard Unity Nation, which has brought mostly African-American and said most Howard studen1s do students, they always have books. "When you look at his ag~v not take care of local schoo I controversial Black leaders Steve Anacostia area. he is the only candidate ~h children as much as !hey should. They are always studying. That"s Activism and community. That Cokley and Louis Farrakhan 10 the "In Barry's ·92 campaign. I saw what r.oung African Americans precise and putting into detailC3 In searching for a school, Gage is what Malik Zul u Shabazz hopes Howard campu5. a man who had been jailed and fell he wants to accomplish. Twc Eckington Elementary stood out look hke," l3rown said. to brin_g to the residents of Shabazz has been an aggressive victim 10 his own inadequacies. A ll of the Howard Plaza God was working with that man to something I don't see the t to Dunham because of its Anacosua in !he race for the Ward proponent of Afroccnmcity fo r doing." c convenient location to campus. Towers West resident assistants 8 City Council seat. several years. resurrect him,'' ·shabazz said. " I The school's students range from and some members ofthe Howard "I have never sought to run for "The ideology that I have is that saw what Barry meant to our Malik Shabazz was thr~J pre-Kindergarten to the sixth Plaza management arc any type of political office because of Black nationalism. I believe that people. He gave them hope and the limelight after a speech ~ 1 grade. Dunham believed since the participating in tne project. I have seen too much hypocrisy in Black people should control the encouragement to change their lives Khalhd Muhammed on Hot students are at an impressionable "I think I must give first. I am politics. However, after having businesses in our community, the around and that is what inspires last April. Members of lhe l11f age, it is important to provide sacrificing my time in hopes !hat worked for Marion Barry in 1992, schools and politicians in our me to continue his mission." community and national Efl them with positive role models. others will follow," Julius Bailey, I now see the need and have the communi ty. We must be in control The City Council board acts as agencies assailed Shabazz ar < To date, approximately 35 building coordinator of the desire to help our people in ofour own destiny. ofo ur economy an advisor commiuee to the mayor sup_porters for being anti-Serr students have signed up to Howard Plaza Towers, said. " I am Southeast," Shabazz, who wiII be to self-employ and to make our and its members are elected from their remarks. I participate in the program. involved in education and this is completing a graduate degree in neighborhoods safe." 28-ycar-old the eight wards that make up the " I have made no anti-Sm 1he kind of thing I do." statements and I stand behindlf Freshman nursing major Shanda law this year at Howard Umversity Shabazz said. District of Columbia. The 1 Broune believes geuing involved Volunteers said tutoring keeps Law School. said. Serving as a security guard. economically-depressed Ward 8 word I have said. My concat with the school childre n is the tutors in perspective. It was in 1988 that "the spokesman, and campaign was a key vo11ng bloc in Barry·s ·94 with the people of Ward 8 arxlll' im~ rtant. ''Yeah, we are at Howard. We Movement" began for Shabai.z. As organizer for Barry's Cily Council mayoral c,tmpaign which received make it plain that Jewish fCfX' 'The students will learn more are at the Mecca, but we have a participant in lhe 1989 takeover of race and 1994 mayoral campaign, much pre~s for its Afrocentric not the 1~~ue in Ward 8.' and become more involved in more important things 10 do than school." Broune said. !felling the grade," Johnson said. Faraji Johnson, also decided · It's all in vain if we don't go out to get involved with the program. there." Spirit of Black history month fill; Forest Village Park Mall's hallways asked her 10 develop something for Black history suspended from leather straps around !heir r By Monica Holly month. The echo from 1he drums filled the mall r Hilltop Staff Writer "Harriet Tubman has always been a heroine one end to the other. of mine because of her strength. So I went to the The Wo'se dance lhe.iter combines a mili Music, drama and dance filled the Forest library and read and read until I came up with a of African dance and folklore from the cu\1 Village Park Mall this past weekend as WHUR- script," Gunn said. or Guine.i, West Africa. 96.3 FM hosted a celebration for Black history Next, the Wo'sc African Dance Theater of Thcfinale totheWo'se'sperformance~a month. Northeast D.C., dressed in cowry shell halter invitation fo r audience members to loin The gospel music of the Moye Ensemble tops and wrapped skirts made of African fabric. women dancers ruid follow along as they llllll brought the crowd to its feet as the song "How moved their nips and arms in syncopation to the the movements of a vast array of Arr• Excellent" resonated throughout the mall. The beat of the wo·se drummers. The drummers animals. ensemble. comprised of 15 women and five pounded with furious hands on swaying drums Lisa Hoffer, marketing director for F. men. was dressed in majestic purple robes. Village Park Mall, who along with WH Ulysses Moye, founder of the ensemble said hclpecl put the event together, said she the group includes singers from more than 15 pleased with the outcome. different congregations. Hoffer and WH UR have also planned SC' more Black history month festivities. On ) Following the music was a live dramatization Feb. 25 a step show comprised of sorori1ie;: of Harriet Tubman which delighted the children fraternities will be held at the mall. Gilbcr. in the audience. All eyes were glued to Gretchen s tore in the mall specializing in Gr. Gunn as she brought the historical figure to life organization paraphernalia, will also and pulled a toy revolver from her dress and sponsoring the event. re~ted the infamous words of Tubman, "you An essay contest is also being spoos~ w,11 be free or die." conjunction with Watch Tune UP, a store ii Senior Desmond Dunham spearheaded Gunn began her dramatizations of Tubman mall. The essay contest is en1illed, "Fa:i Each One Teach One more than lfiree years ago after her co-workers African Americans who are meaningful 101 Ramadan allows time for reflection, self discipline And the pre-dawn phone calls are the Islamic lu nar calendar. " It is wrillen that when we fast light, usually an odd number of the Ni$hl Of Qadr(Power). By Natalle P. McNeal to ensure !hat Alia and her Muslims Ramadan is part of Fard, the during the day we show our dates along with milk or water. "It IS a night better than I Hilltop Staff Wrtter friends coUectiveJr begin the day five obi igations that Islam is based devotions to try to rise above the Then there is Adhan, or call to months." Abdul-Malik said. according to Allah s word. on. The obligations are testimony of usual animal ways," Zaki Salaam prayer. Maghrib, the eveni ng occurs during the last IO dar During the month of February, Ramadan is the ninth month of faith called salat, the fi ve daily said. "It gives me time for inner prayer of the five prayers is done Ramadan on odd numbered Alia Hashim's daily r itual has !he Islamic lunar calendar and is prayers, called Zakat, paying a growth and contemplation because collectively. Next, rftar, or the usuaUy the 25 or 27 day of changed. Instead of waking up just also a time fo r fas~ng ar:id reflection charily of 2.5% of net annual fasting gives 1he body a chance to communal eating during Ramadan for those of Mushm faith. income, Saim Ul-Ran1adan, fasting month." in time for her 9: IO classes, her clear itself out." takes place. According 10 Islam, lhe 1 a.larm clock rings at 4:30 a.m. She "Ramadan is the month that during the month of Ramadan, and But not all are required 10 fast. At 7:45, the night prayer, lsha, is Allah decided to deliver and reveal was the night that Allah had tip toes to lhe telephone to avoid Hajj. Ole pilgri~age to the house of Women who are menstruating, done. Quran delivered from himstl waking her roommate, and starts a all of the leuers of lhe Qur' an to the Allah. or God, m Mecca. pregnant, or nursing a child do not At about 8:00, ''When the sky is chain of phone calls. Ordinarily. Last Prophet Muhammed," Amir " Ramadan is a very spiritu al fast. In addition, people who are devoid of any night from tbe sun earth. During the o' such calls would not be welcome at Johari A6dul-Malik said. An Amir time. Its meanin_g is bigger than sick, or mentally handicapped do no residual sunlight. We do worshipping is intensified. such an early time of the dl\)', but is a leader or organizing j ust fasting dunng the clay. It's not participate. But not all segments Taraweeha," Abdul-Malik said. When the sight of the this is no ordinary day for Aha and coordinator, in the Muslim faith. practicing self restraint and of ~ e population understand 1he "Th[aweeha prayer is only done moon, S hawwaf. is seen her Muslim counterparts. During the holy month of cleansing your soul," Hashim said, fasting rules. dunng Ramadan. Ramadan is over. On this da) This morning and ever )' Ramadan, all of North America's '.' It 's fi!)ihng out who you are and Ramadan, as with all aspects of Thraweeha prayer, is often Ion& Muslim holiday, E'ld Al-Fil morning during the month of 200,000 Muslims, along with other 1mprovmg yourself." Islam, has detailed ritual. TI1e daily because 11 Rakats, are done. celebrated. "People gather, Ramadan, breakfast is 001 e.iten Muslims across the world fast in The fasting is to allow time 10 fast is broken promptly at sunset. Rakats. is the mot.ions that one must charity for poor people, and with the company of sunshine, but order to celebrate the holy month. concentrate on self improvement. Be forehand. many Muslims do complete during every prayer. The gi fts. It lasts fo r three days. ~ instead witn the calmness that This year Ramadan began on Muslims are to abstain from food, Sunnat, an optional Arabic prayer number of Rakats vary according to people say Ramadan Mubl comes with the earth before sunrise. February 1st, at the sighting of the drink, tobacco and sex, between in Islam. Afterwards, the fast is the prayer. blessings of Ramadan be in) new moon, but varies according to dawn and sunset. usually broken with something Also during Ramadan, there is Abdul-Malik said. THE HILLTOP February 2~ fel ~A~6~======"""=:':':"""""'::::::-='::~~~~===~=~~=~':~""':::::""'~~""':::~=====INTERNATIONAI4 ======~; ,,,,,,,. Authorities debate immigration problem in Gabo t 1. Learned Dees. program officer for the produclions. Extrac1ion of oil is very j By Ndlmyake Mwakalyelye National Endowmenl for Democracy expensive. Price of oil is unstable because CAMEROON I Hilltop Staff Writer believes ii is discriminalory. profi1 is determined by the value of the U.S. +• "The people who are charged the most dollar, which is unsteady." j Immigration is not an issue that plagues arc the ones war11ed 1he least," he said. The imposition of strict immigra1ion the United Slates alone. Gabon, a Cen1ral The counselor at the Embassy of Gabon laws was also at1emp1ed in 1978 when the African nation. is curren1Jy laying down emphasized 1ha1 illegal ifllmigrants economy experienced a downturn. laws tha1 aim to reduce the number of constitulc what lhey call an "informal "Gabon is experiencing the pinch again illegal foreigners considerably. sector.H and trying to regain contr0l of its economy," "We have too many foreigners who "lllegal immigrants don't pay taxes and Dees said. come into Gabon without any visas or legal have no fixed abode, yel they commil many According to Dees, only in I978 and authorization," a counselor at the Embassy crimes. Unemployment is very high," he recently has immigration policy tightened of Gabon in Washington. D.C., said. "We said. "Once [the immigrants] are on foreigners. Before, the policy was soft have not asked anyone to leave. We jus1 registered, the governmenl will not lose its on illegal immigrants because they did the want them to register and become legal in 1ax money." menial labor that no one else wanted to do. the country." Though small, with a population of only "The president and government aides Though the issue is simply regis1ering two million, immigrants have been drawn don't instigate or stop it from happening. and gaining official status to remain in 10 Gabon since its independence in 1962 The borders of Gabon are very porous thus Gabon, many foreigners arc leaving by the because of the economic opporiunities lhe people come in and out without any thousands and going 10 neighboring oil-rich country provided. problems," Dees said. countries because they could not afford to "Gabon has the largest pclroleum Yet, he said the government is neglect~ng pay the high residence fees by the February resources and the highest per capi1a income the real issue, which is a crumbling 15 deadline. in the whole sub-Saharan region,'" saio economy that resulted from poor Also, reportedly, immigran1s are being Adonis Hoffman, senior associate for 1he leadership. Consequently, the government discrimina1ed agains1 based on their Carnegie Endowment for International is blaming Gabon's problems on country of origin. Some are made to pay Peace said. "Gabon is cited as a model of immigrants. more for their residence cards than others. success in Africa as a whole." ''The government is seeking legitimacy However, according to the Embassy, this However, the economic s1ability of the by finding a scapegoat," Dees said. "The act is nol discriminatory. country has been shaken recently. first way to deal with this problem is to be Immigrants who come from countries t "The economy is declining in Gabon politically stable and long-term policy that arc part of the Common Economic and because it is based on preying of raw should be made as opposed 10 short-term Cuslom Union, a Cen1ral African trade ma1erials such as oil, timber, manganese policy in terms of how they deal with organization, are charged less than other and uranium," the counselor from the immigration." immigrants. embassy said. .. Ac1ivi1y is low in all China, U.S. negotiate trade laws Nigerians, African Americans Some importc;p goods from knowingly, to pira1e American By Joseph F. Glasco China which may be affected goods. express solidarity in Catholicis Hilltop Staff Writer include: answering machines, "There is no company set up Though 1hc differences in giftsofourchurchandour shoes, sponing goods, winier in China to pirale 1he products of B}'. Patricia Hardin worship styles of the Nigerian then we will go forward t The Uniled States and China apparel and electronics. 01her countries,'' he said. ''There is Hilltop Staff Writer Catholics and the African- Without one another we continue 10 negotiate in hopes of Tianjun Hou of the China a lack of awareness of this type of American Catholics were few, nothing." avoiding a trade war that may erupt Council for 1he Promotion of Fair law in China. Chinese goods are The notion held by some that Wilson said the differences she Catherine Uzoma, diret: if an agreement, about U.S. International Trade said sanctions also pira1ed in China. so the Catholicism is a "White man·s noticed, such as the African the Newborn Sickle Cell~ demands fo r more strict are not a solution because he claims Chinese arc the number one victims religion•· was strongly disputed by drumming during the musical up program al Howard Uru enforcement of its copyright and the Chinese have responded of piracy." priests during a combined mass selec1ions, were enjoyable. and member of the Nig piracy laws on American-made favorably 10 U.S. requests. held Sunday with the Nigerian "1 especially enjoyed the way in Catholic Community Arcbdi Though China has persistently goods in China. is not reached by "Within 15 years, we have had Ca1holic Community and the which the Nigerian choir used their agreed. evaded complying with U.S. Feb. 26. patent law. So, China has made predominantly African-American own singing voices as major "This is the best tir. These laws are designed to greal progress in creating laws," he demands in 21 negotia1ingsessions Na1ivi1y Catholic Church in instruments," she said. 'They were worship-as one," said U reserve the exclusive legal right of said. in the past two years, lasl July Northwest Washing1on. so full of life." who sings in the Nig the US 10 reproduce, publish and In re1aliation, China has President Clinton ex1ended most ·'Catholicism has existed in Wilson also said the many Community choir. •·we war favored nation trading status 10 sell a form of li1erature, musical or threatened to increase its own Africa since before Columbus fan1ilies and children she observed Nigerian and African-A China despite its past human rights artistic work. tariffs by 100 percent on popular sailed to America," said Aloysius al 1he mass made her feel more at community] to realiie thr However, the Chinese U.S. imports including video abuses. Achonwa, chaplain of the Nigerian home. are a part of each other." government claims that U.S . games, cigarenes and alcohol. Mike Jendrejcyk of Human Catholic Community Archdiocese But despile any difference of Af1erthe service, Wilson demands for betler enforcement of The Chinese, who boast the third Rights Walch feels 1hat the Clinton of Washington, D.C. religious practice, many Nigerians the pew smiling. re0ectingcr copyrights on compu1er software, largest economy in the world, are administration has been The mass, hosted by Nativity and African Americans viewed the she had just experienced. music tapes and compact discs are also being asked 10 shut down 29 hypocrilical when dealing with Catholic Church in honor of Black opportunity to commune with one "Solidarity," is a word ·. unfair for their developing nation. plants thal have produced over 70 China. History Monlh, gave many another and worship God together used to describe the conq "Some demands of the U.S. million bootlegged {illegally "There is a definite double African-American Catholics as mosl importan1. the Nigerian community ml cannot be fulftlled by the Chinese copied] compact and video discs for standard concerning how the insight in10 the religious tradi1ions "We share a common mo1her the Nativity Church mass. side. Some of these demands their markel and 01hers abroad. administration is treating copyright of the Nigerian Catholic Africa and a common mother of 'The Mass Nativity wasi, canno1 be fulfilled by the U.S. In addi1ion. the Cirino Daily laws with 1ough sanctions whi le community. the Catholic Church. 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Long. dr:!wn-_out registration Bellamy. a junior majoring in - hoes. financial aid blues, profes psychology, said. "Howard can t never l>e s t upid enoueh to eay, or emari sor problems. student-adminis wear you Olli. I'm just trying to get out by any means necessary." ioaamt. you ",:now· "hat eomeone ele,e ie tration connicts, poor housing. l?aSteless food - this is student Altitudes li~c these raise one ?iout The momenL you do, your learning h fe for more 1han a few Howard very important question. W hat University students. about those who wi ll follow in ·Awo Oeun Kunle But what is the average stu the footsteps of future alumni? , Bellamy said she is concerned ..6,uree: Acte ofFalth, February 24 meditation dent doing 10 solve these seem ~ mgly endfess problems? for students who will come after .,, You know the student who is her. but the same problems stu- i5' always complaining. He is the dents face today \\ere here when i she came and will remain long -' '!1ell: have ':f"'U eve• h d ~ with wom,m student approuching !l,raduation. y~t has not joi_ned a Mngle orgu- after she is gone. 1, ~&& Rune in Our Race ,?y George Fras~r ~'Aon w. $25) Me Want 1o Holler: A Young 61ack Man '-'ca t,y Nathan McCa ll ' ~ f 1U ,e, $23) l!le Company c,f My Sletere: 61ack Women Solf-Eeteem t,y Julia Boyd (Dutton. $18) Ing In the Dark t,y Patrice Gainee fu 15hi~ • $24) "-onal Touch by TetTill Will a,r,e, with Joe uion'"Y • 13oc F'a perl>ack Fiction r.t in a 61ue Dreeo t,y W1Jlter Moe>ley •· >k •• $550) Blue& Ain't Like Mine t,y Bebe Moore Camp· • Nor {~24, 1995 THE HILLTOP B3 SIJIISCRIBE TO TIJE HILLTOP r e ! ► ,,r ii • \ EVER ISSUE n I y 0 T d d JI '8 ' ( ,a EST 1e'. It .,' ' lo >f • E IATE • S A ER MAI E TO . ~ .. OME ORO ICE I in ~ . . d ~------, )C I ' i~ I NAME ------,----.....:..-· I lroM~NY , ___ I I I I ADDRESS .;__------I I ------~ I I I I PHONE ______II : L-TI ______. 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People of Eisenberg feels that is the ultimate competitive candidatt, color were wearing pink-colored advantage. By attending the Summer ''1nere are a lot of people excited Research Program sponsored by those students applying~ bandages and iI made no sense. the University of Tuxas at Hopkins, which is a r Taxi se~vice helps e:n.vironment SOFTWARE AND VlRGJNA LAW By Myriam M. Joseph Dave Moderndorfer said. "I have had a lot of bad experiences with cabs, Hilltop Staff Writer According to Moderndorfer, Clean Air Cab is and Clean Air Cab is just what I have been -Accord_ing to the Information Tuchnology Association ofi the only tax, company in the Washington, D.C. l for young Howard entrepreneur TRAVEL AGENTS RALLY For example. Yates said, he plans to purchase books for $47 and sell By Shenlkwa Stratford them for $55. -Thi? American Society of Travel Agents Inc. plans to u. Hilltop Staff Writer M.Y. productions is not making a large profit. accordins to Yates. He campaign to fight t~c travel ~g~nt commis,i~n c~ps that were rt. say~ he does w~at he does to benefit the ~tuden_ts while gaming valuable en_a~t~ by the maJ- -The British a~vertisng l!gency ~aatchi & Saatchi has ann4 In the summer, M. Y. Enterprises transforms into a fu ll-scale moving~ plans to rename itself Cord1an1. This name change comes in q and storage company. 0o the departure ,?f the agency"s founders and namesakes. Mnurit .. We are mostly Howard-based, and are a whole lot cheaper than other Charle~ ~natch,. The company has said the new name will bring companies. You can store the first four or five items for only $69 for the -ff. new spmt of harmony. whole summer. Other companies would charge you $75 for each month" Melvin Yates, owner and operator of M.Y. Enterprises the 21-y~ar-old entrepreneur said. ' The diverse company has storage facilities in both Washington. D. C. Howard students not only recognize his name, but value Yates' services. and Maryland to allot for a larger cliemcle. ··1 appreciate the services because as a college student, I don·1 have a BROADCAST SALE If three different companies are not enough, Yates plans to offer a lot of money. Plus, the services are close by. l could go right over to collegiate textbook service next fal l. Bla_ckburn_ to get my Valentine's present." sophomore communications -Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson has announced the "P-eople are always complaining a1?<>ut the prices of bo Taxi seryice helps environment SOFrWARE AND VIRGINA LAW Dave Moderndorfer said. ..I have had a lot of bad experiences with cabs, By Myriam M. Joseph According to Moderndorfer, Clean Air Cab is and Clean Air Cab is just what I have been -Accord_ing to the Information Tochnology Association of Ao Hilltop Staff Writer the only tax , company in the Washington, D.C. looking for. When you see ~ bright~r. newer cab t~e Commmee on Courts _of Ju~tice of the Virgina Senate rej~ area lhat runs on natural gas. ~v,th cfean carpet you definitely enJ0Y the ride." bill that would. have made 11 a misdemeanor to sell or license sd ln recent years, many companies have been ''The gas that the other companies run on have Junior fine arts major Tosha Brown said. access keys without _first providing written notice of a resen·ed nccused of pollut ing the environment. One carbon, and as a result, the hydrocarbons pollute "Cabs burn a lot of fuel. so Clean Air Cab to do so. The committee voted IO to five not to report the bill business, however, is doing something 10 help the the air," Moderndorfer said. using natural gas really help~ the environment. I passed the House, 10 the Senate floor. · planet. Clean Air Cab, which was founded on The autom~bi l~s an~ the staff at the company fee! bette~ riding Clean ~ir Cabs because Earth Day 1992 by e~vironmemal entrepreneur go through periodic marntenance.The cabs which indirectly I 111 helping the environment.'' Howard Todd _Ruelle, 1s a taxi_ cab company striving to were bought during the last two years, are white student Christine Spaulding said. keep 11s cars as pollu11on-free as possible. not yellow. and have a gray interior. And the staff Clean Air Cab has 15 cars and runs for 15 . ·-r:here are between 7,500 to 8,000 cabs in the hn~.rcgular training classes to go 10. . hours a day. ~ 1str1c1, and !hey have been running for eight or . ~very ca~ driver goes tflrough periodic ..Most cab drivers are not professional and a from Business Week nme Y.ears. It s tn_e gas guzzlers that arc polluting lrl!1m ng sess,,?ns whether they are new cab training session is definitely needed: other cab and the air afte_r be1 ~g on the street all day. 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Ernistine Pickens writes book on Charles Chesnut Professor's 11 year project ends in detailed analysis of writer's li immigrants, many had mo, ex;unina1ion w i1h 1he highest score had migrated w the inner-city. Movement and Chesnutt's Depression," Picken, said. " He His other works include a the Sou1h into 1he "big By Erin F. McKinney clearly lived lh(O ugh many in his class. life,1yle of the Nor1h. involvement in ii from the l n addition to Chesnu11's biograph)'.'. "The Life of Frederick Hilltop Staff Writer beginning. importan1 periods in American Do.iglas. · and three novels: 'The According 10 Pickens, History." business successes, the publication 1ha1 Chesnutt was a For Clark Atlanta University During 1895-1900. 1here was a of a few short s1ories in newspapers House Behind 1he Cedars," 'The associaie professor Ernis1ine disfranchisemeni movemcn1 Chesnull. who was born in Marrow of Tradi1ion" and "The complexioned Black who throughoul 1he South 10 take money Cleveland, Ohio on June 20. 1858, and magazines sparked his love in have passed for While [bu1 Williams Pickens, what began as a wri1ing. Colonel's Dream." gradua1e school research project away from 1he African-American was 1he son of two freed Blacks. At "My book 1akes a look at nOI 10] mo1iva1ed him 10 do 1he age of 8, Chesnun's family "Cl\esnutt was the most he could for his people. Be lias resul1ed in more 1han 11 years communily. And although Blacks p roductive be1ween 1898 and Chesnutt's life as an activisl in a of research al\d a book en11tled, had won 1he right 10 vote afler 1he moved 10 Fayeneville, NC 10 join historical movemen1:· she s1ressed. ambitious, discipfined i11dil !vs fa1her who was serving in 1he 1905." Pickens said. "Unlike 1he he felt ii wru, his moral duty~ "Charles W. Chesnutt and the Civil War, most of their rights were explann1ions of some critics, who "Whal I do is examine him as being Progressive Movement." 10s1 during the lale 19th century. Union Army. a progressive tool. All progressives he could for "the cause." Afler his mo1her's dea1h. I3- sax he wro1e nothing else afler tha1 Chesnutt was a very , "l became interested in Chesnull Chesnun's s1rong views led him 10 1905. that is ab,olu1ely not true. His didn't light the big business tycoon. when I was in graduate school and a consian1 fight agains1 1his year-old Chesnu11 qui1 school to Some were ac1he in other areas of wriler, and he voiced his op become a salesman and later last published slory was in 1930." I was assigned 10 do research on disfrnnchisemem as well as wi1h Throughou1 his lifetime, American life." aho111 anything he fell 1hrt Booker T. Washing1on:· explained Washington, who was one of 1hc worked is hi s father's grocery s1orc. The his1orical movemenl in the African-American comn leading spokesman for African When his father losl the store, it was Chesnun made i1 a poin1 10 use his This was clearly c~hibi1ed Pickens. who teaches English. "I talents 10 focus on tile issues facing which Pickens refers to is the was 1he only African American in Americans al thal time. Chesnutt's responsibility as 1he Progressive Movemenl. a term he rejected the degrading\\' At a recem readinll al Vertigo eldest child to continue to supporl Black people a1 1he lime. 1he class, so I wan1ed 10 do an The lirs1 collec1ion of Chesnun's given 10 the middle class movemenl of William Hannibal Th opposing view [from Booker T. Books, Chesnu11 s grea1- the fami ly. between I 895 and I 920.. which resulted in the book granddaugh1er, Pa1ricia Morris, "Af1er he lef1 school. he writings, '"The Conjure Woman," Washing1on's)." includes nine short stories and a During that era, many laws were pulled from book shelves. Picken's daugh1er and other friends, continued 10 1each himself. He was "I don't know of any \\T And 1hc book that sparked the few iales. These stories were passed 1ha1 became 1he basis for flame of interes1, Chesnun's "The former studen1s and admirers actually a self-iaught man. He any other person in Ame learned Latin, French and German wrinen 10 counter 1he "Planlation 1oday's Food and Drug Act and Sheriffs Children." joined as 1he author summarized Child Labor Laws. litera1ure who had such JJl 1he life and accomplishments of wi1h the aide of a few tulOrs," she School Philosophy" which "I figured thal anyone who wrote promo1ed the idea that slavery was In her book, Pickens 1akes greal with 1he pen," said Pickens. tha1 probablt would disagree wi lh Charles Waddell Chesnun. !Old her audience. of Chesnun's work is the er Upon leaving Fayetteville in meam for Black people. no1c of Chesnun ·s contribu1ions 10 Washing1on s views. Ever since "This man's life spanned the 1his period, including his of whal one can do with Civil War 1he Rcconstruc1ion 1883, Chesnull returned 10 ln his second collec1ion. ·The then. I've just kept up my research," Wife of His Youth." Chesnun dealt es1ablishmen1 of a set1lemen1 house The pen b mightier than the she added. Period. 1he Populis1 Movemem, the Cleveland and became an well in Cleveland. And allhough and I 1hink Ch~snun prove, Progressive Movement, World War es1ablished businessman. And in wi1h lhe transplanted African• The au1hor's recem publica1ion American after the Civil War who African-American, weren't seen as chronicles the Progressive I, the Harlem Renaissance and 1hc I 887. he passed the Ohio bar Creative souls of artists ignite partnershi Rainy day creates fame for J erky Boys Wallace alms to capture the beauty in the natural movemer his subjects. The elements of environment and composition are ever-present factors In Venable's work. "We think a l01 alike as far as the By Autumn L. Mazyck way we deal wi1h pho1ography.'' Hilltop Staff Writer Wallace said. "He reflec1s whal I m trying 10 do and vice-versa. We Richard Avedon, Irving Penn have a common goal." The Jerky Boys (1-r) Johnny Brennan and Kamal get their and Alben Walson. Such a Mrong commi1mcn1 10 laughs making phone calls. To many, 1hese names arc An-nesu Communication (which is would ius1 laugh un1il 1hey unrecognizable. Bui to young used primarily as a marketing 1001) B)' Miguel Burke gagged,· said Ahmed. "And ar1is1s wi1h aspirations 10 succeed has led 10 each artist gaining some Hilltop Staff Writer everyone would say, · You guys go1 in the pho1ography industry. these well-known cliems. No one truly knows what a somc1hing."' three men represen1 1alen1 wilh a Venable's projec1s include lhc seriou, case of boredom can lead Brennan and Ahmed now have large dose of ar1istry. publication of various pho1os in 1he 10. But in 1he case of Johnny two platinum albums. a number of These accomplished August 1994 issue of VIBE Brennan. a former New York MTV commercials, a book and a pho1ographers have given magazine as well as a series of construc1ion worker, a day off recently released movie. "The motivation to a handful of skilled produc1ion sho1s for New 'tork from work evolved into a hard to Jerky Boys." Howard Univcrsily s1udenLs such as based wallpaper manufac1urer, kick habit - making anonymous Since 1he duo's gain in Chago Venable. Jason Wallace, Elizabe1h Dow. prank phone calls. popularity. their craf1 has Nicole Mayhorn and Anhur "Chago is an outstanding artis1," After discovering the thrills his undergone some minor changes. Man1le. Dow said. "I see him as a uni9ue family gained from listening 10 While 1hey once phoned homes. problem-solver with a poin1 of view his voice disguises over the phone, they now make calls in response 10 An-nesu Communications which comes across in his he enlis1ed tl1e help of friend and newspaper advertisemen1s. pho1ographs immcdin1ely." fellow Queens residen1, Kamal "We have a 'motus operandi' Venable, a graduaiing photo• Wallace is currently busy Ahmed. where we only cat: businesses." graphy s1uden1. and Wallace, a developing a promotional package "It ~1ar1ed as a joke for family Ahmed admiued. ihiro-year painting s1udent, arc 1wo for 1he Washin111on, D.C. based and rncnds and we made copies Bm even lhe besl planned calls artis1s "whose an is wor1hy of non-profit 1cchnical managemcn1 and copies and copies [ of tapes] can have a few snags. As was lhe nobili1y." The aforemen1ioned quote firm. Foxworth and Dinkins. His and ga, c lhcm 0111; Brennan said. case when 1hc pair a11emp1ed 10 is 1he meaning of1hcir live- momh other credits include work with area And thus, 1he concep1ion of reach a man wfio owned a nude old business. named An nesu business Grayhorn S1udios and The Jerky Boys. beach, and acciden1ally phoned Communications. group "Brotherhood Functions.'' a Before going mainstream. The his mo1her. Under An-nesu, Venable and Jazz band comprised of both Jerky Boys' taped recordings of "When she found ou1 [ we were Wallace work on commercialized s1uden1s in 1he College of Fine Arts projects, bu1 mos1 pieces for sale are and Howard alumni. Actress Michele Mordlca ca ptures the essence of glamou prank cans gamed populan1y in making a prank call and her son sophistication from the vision of photographer Arthur Ma 1he underground circuit. Bui in owne I I I I; 'I • 'I I I I I I ! 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Detroit Tigers Manager Spark)' a lawsuit. ~ Hilltop Staff Writer According 10 Fehr, the schedule for Al the Feb. 7, White House meeting, Anderson was placed on an unpaid leave of Around the major league, labor T he major league players' strike is bargaining sessions will be determined President Clinton, Vice President Al Gore. absence by the Tigers after he refused to are urging St. Louis area union currently in its seventh month and bas fans dunng the talks this week. Secretary of Labor Robert Reich and Usery work with replacement players. stay away from Cardinals games in,~ of the nation's favorite pastime wondering Apparently, special mediator W.J. Usery met with representatives of team owners "There ain't no pince in our game for replacement workers. ·~ if baseball will ever be the same after this will spend time discussing ideas and wants and striking major league players, but liule replncemenr playets." Anderson told Ken Griffey Sr. quit as Mnrinen'1,i strike. with tne parties separately. was accomplished. reporters in Florida. "l will be back to league instructor, re1>9rters were b© With the opening day of Major Leag_ue Representatives from both sides are Since then, many teams have hired manage the Detroit Tigers when regular from the Kansas City Royals minor Ii;; Baseball slated to occur in April, the MaJor optimistic that there could be a settlement replacement baseball players from the players come back." he said. clubhouse and Toxaco Inc. said it "~ League Baseball Players Association and before Opening Day, and major league mmor leagues and retired players in The Baltimore Orioles informed Ma/·or distribute al l-star ballots at its 1,400le!) representatives from team owners have baseball will resume soon. anticipation that MLBPA players ,vould Lel!gue Ba~eball that they will not P. ay stations even though it is the titles~ decided to begin talks with each other, so Thlks broke off more than two weeks ago not pfay when the season opened. spring tra,mng games against teams usmg In other news around the I replacement players will not play on when the framework offered by Usery and Replacement players have met resistance replacement players. Michael Jordan hit his second and , Opening Day. suggestions presented to both sides and 10 within the league. Several manaiers and Jf there is no seulement and the Orioles baning practice home run at the\~ "I' m reasonably confident that labor the Clinton administration did little 10 teams have refused to have anything to do due not preparing a team for Opening Day, workout in Florida. !.I .------~------a mu~:~;:,,.lj Sharks excel in unfriendly waters I few Black officials that were swimmer and was clearly the proud despite their many harotl outstanding swimmer at the meet. Ewing placed fifth in Lhei present. And in spite of the three-meter diving com Bag{etbalJ environment. I protested-officially [the fac1 that -Akron Basketball Coach "A lot of swimmers swam their the Davidson swimmer won most Harrison placed eighth in tli outstanding performer], but they meter competition and l~ Coleman Crawford and an personal best," Wade said. placed tenth in the one assistant coach were reprimanded "Whenever [the Sharks] ,von a still ga,-e the honor 10 the Davidson by the Mid-American Conference race, we didn't get a whole bunch swimmer," Jackson said. competition. Wade placed second in the 50- ·'We weren't used 'r:B for unsportsman-like conduct of applause," Sharks member facilities, and we still don't after a 75-58 loss 10 Ohio. Tamm, Ford said. vnrd free~tyle sprint. He also placed -Bernie Bickerstaff resigned as Sophomore Stefan Steer put an l'irst and received a gold medal in diving coach; but we pc the 100-yard freestyle with a time well O\'erall." Harrison sai~d. the General Manager of the exclamation point on the Sharks' Ewing believed e,-en thou Denver Nuggets to take the championship performance by of 47 .23 seconds. position as tlie Nuggets' head breakmg three records. First. he During the I 00-yard freestyle diving team did not place, coach. Interim Coach Gene Littles broke the I 00-yard bunerfly record qualifying finals round.Wade was ~ompeting i_n the champion~ will return 10 his assistant's job. of 51.66 seconds in the qualifying the last person of eight 10 qualify; ,ts l?ood points. ~ -The Golden State Warriors trials, selling the new record at yet. he finished first in the actual Competition was experience. and we will do traded fo rward Tom Gugliotta LO 51.51 secon r I e I e r.• J I • Ethnic Wear r a d C I, d d ir J d 'S n G I Gallery of Asian Arts, Textiles & Antiques f. e 6925 Willow St., NW • Washington, DC 20012 • (202) 291-0770 n (2 blocks from Takoma Metro) e tl y. 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Through their efforts 'lloC Buy One,: hgh ,1.md.J.rcl'.'> .m IIJtLED lt\'l'ERV115\VS S(1II EDtll, ED INTEltVIE\VS This FoR '18/\s Fo11 UN111l11c:1c..rnu,,:Es 5:15 pm - Liturgy 11\Rl'II 8. l!l!)5 Mi\llCII 9. 199., s~ce { ,vith IMPOSITION OF ASHES) ,,ri~ itionC'onta<:l )OurC~uee-rCt."ulcrorwrilc to: llecruitm e.nt S,•rvices, lltllo,u~omer) s,., 1 llh Floor, '1AC # 0101-J Ill, Slln Frnnciseo, CA could be 91163-1317. EOE \1/f/D/V. The Reverend Jerry Hargrove, your's. Preacher ~ WELLS FARGO BANK Advertise in ~ s THE n ii Come out and support the I HILLTOP OffEREd by TkE 0 d Bison Basketball teams this 111111 Iffij •••••• UNITED MINISTERIES AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY : 11 3 weekend. I Call Aiesha at UNITED METHODIST, ROMAN CATHOLIC, PENTECOSTAL, LUTHERAN, r ti I e 806-6866. EPISCOPAi/ANGLiCAN, BAPTIST, AFRICAN METHODIST. g n - .;, ., ...... , , .. ,, ...... ,. 0 e ~ s ,..■ ,,v- d THE HILLTOP February 24, 1~=""" ~ B10 HILLTOPICS much of my life secret. It 's no /\II Hll,.LTOPICS arc due, paid Stop Hunger Fast. Please join us the bottom of my heart. C:in rcflec1io11 o n how I feel about in full. the Monday before publi for an information session on you ever find it in your merciful you. I love you! -PJA cation. Announcements by cam Wednesday March I . 1995 at heart lo forgh•c me. You know AWANYA. I d idn't lorget about pus organizations for meetings, 7:30pm in the be School of Engi that you arc the tru luv of my you! Soooo. did you get a bless seminars or non-profit events are neering Auditorium. All proceeds life. "69" free for IO words or less and $ I will be donated to ARFICARE. (Got you HEE-HEE-HEE!!!) ing this week? -SC for every add it ion al five words. HELP WAN'l'ED I hanks to all of the srudents C.1mpus announcements for prof Summer Jobs for the who came out to the volunteer I promise --NO MORE DRAMA! -AWANYA ii are charged as individuals. Environment meeting. You wi II be hearing Individuals advertising for the Earn $2,500 to $3,500 from us on or before March I. What 's up lo i11e most sexiest ard University man at The Hilltop. You know purpose of announcing a service, and Free the Planet We appreciate your support. -The Cultural lnitjative who you are, Mr. One Lo,er. vs ~':}¼/ buying or selling are charged $5 campaign to save endangered • for the first 20 words and $1 for species, promote recycling and ALAMOOO - What's up baby'! (smile!!) ~very additional five words.Local stop polluters. Work with major Portia - '16 the LA/Conn. Crew 160 , ~~i-ty O:f M~lan :ompanies are charged S 10 for environmental groups such as You're the best. hang in bad Conn. and New York missed the first 20 words and $2 for Pirgs, Sierra Club, and Green there and take it all - the festivities this weekend, but ·\:.-fi~rn ~Sli~ ~e :very five words thereafter. Per Corps. you'll be out in May. I'm there are many more to come. sonal ads arc $2 for the first I 0 Positions in 33 states and DC. so proud!! Especially next weekend. KB r·'""'--• J words and $ I for every additional Campus interviews: 2-28, 3-1. Luv ya 'lb the La/Conn Crew Its gomg rive words thereafter. Jamie: l-800-75EARTH Kiesh to be on and poppin at the Clas ANNOUNCEMENTS COMPO'l'Ek 'fkAlNING SABR2I'R sics tomorrow. Let's party like it W.F.W.P. STJDY GRANT INSTRUCTORS The Consor• Reputations mean nothing to me. is 1992. '\VA ILABLE · 10 STUDY tium for Services to Homeless The only thing I care about is the All Production assistants please GRANTS FOR $2000 EACH Families (ConServe) is in need of present and the f utu1e. contact Keisha to schedule a 1 fhc Women's Federation for instructors proficient in any of -THE PATIENT ONE mandatory meeting. World Peace in Japan, in recogni- the following Windows software fi; i"I EN 'IION 2nd Floor at Drew l'hank you to all stall members 1on of the fact that future of the packages: WordPerfect, Excel, Hall. Don't be alarmed I am still who work hard everyweek to put .Jnited States is equally impor Lotus, Quattro Pro, Word, or the head honcho. The HNIC. out a beautiful product, such as ant to the future of Japan. has Pagemaker. All positions are Quiet hours still exist on the sec The HLLLTOP. :reated the Peace Fund Scholar- paid. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 ond floor. Ya heard me. I WOULD COON'I DOWN •hip as an offering of friendship p.m .. Mondays and Fridays. D.C . Stacy 8., RA HOW MANY DAYS LEFT FOR o the people of the United location. Call Janet Thompson or Happy B-Day THE SENIORS, BUT I DON'T ~tates. Tun study grants for $2000 Susan ChuSIL, (202) 639-9760. Nat Dog KNOW. BUT THE IMPOR !ach will be awarded each week Looking tor md1v1duals with an Lo,e Your Pound Puppies, TANT THING IS THAT WE o the American Women panici entrepreneurial spirit. Earn a sig Deniese, Janelle. Criste(, Farley WlLL BE OUT BEFORE WE >ating in the Si;ters of Peace nificant income in your own and your "husband" 'Tyson KNOW IT. 'cremony. For more informatjon home town while you are away at KWESI. '16 the LA/Conn Crew, Why 1s >tense call (30 I) 422-8266. school. Career or job, your THANKS FOR AN UNFOR it so cold? It needs to warm up ROSC Bruce Monroe , Lliw1s choice. Flexible hours, possibility GETTABLE VALENTINE'S so we can wear those booty iig Brothers I Sisters - Smith of travel. great networking~ppor DAY. - OTIS & CO. shorts. KB ;onian trip Sat. March 4, 11 :00 • tunities and excellent economic DAMON, I nomrnate Lele camera woman ' ramton Metro/Food J1\0ney. benefits. People wanted from HAPPY BELATED 22nd of the year. Great close-ups. MD fi:l"I EN I ION : Arts and Sc1- Miami, SC, Charlotte NC, BIRTHDAY· O.G. TUESDAY No more depending on others no :nces Senior Class Meeting Birmingham, Memphis, Nor WAS EXTRA SPECIAL GLAD good, lazy. trifflin people. You }raduation information for May folk, Richmond, New Orleans, WE SPENT TIME TOGETHER finally got your car back Conn. :rnlluates will be distributed by and Chicago. (Limited positions "TYPING" ALL NIGHT AND so maybe we can roll like we did ,tudent Advisory Center. available.) Only serious appli GETTING STUCK IN THE last semester. KB ~esume workshop will follow. cants need call between the hours ELEVATOR. STAY SWEET. 'lb the other sexy man at I he .:bruary 28. 1995 in I 05 Locke of 9:30am to 4:00pm at LUVYA Hilltop. you know who you arc. foll. Please be prompt. (202)434-2907. TWEETY Good job on always having a A1tcnt1on all Big Brother and \vAN I Eb: FEMALE VOCAL Flanders. Babbie, One Mmute consistent and well thought out Man. Splat. little Ashy Monster, page. Oh yeah, good job on i3ig Sisters! It's that time again! ISTS FOR UPCOMING PRO Flyer By Shadow Prductions (202) 608 • 01 'lease call Lynn at 865-2374. if JECT. PREFERABLY WITH Short Fuse. Ra-Ra. Jordie and learning production. Thanks for ;ou arc interested in helping put OWN BAND. MUSIC GENRE Sleepy : Congrats on a great the help. 1io ogether the phattest event of the IS R&B WITH A JAZZ meet. Love. Krusty the Clown OOOOOOOHRRARRRR-wE -Ii< 'I hanks to all my most gracious I'm tired from all these shout tir tear. APPEAL. SERIOUS INQUIRES .: h "Annual Race For 'I he Cure ONLY. IF INTERESTED sorors who came to my last swim outs. Peace LA/Conn. Crew. ,cheduled" The Annual Race PLEASE CALL (202)986-7753 meet! I felt very loved!! Happy B-day. Devon! Luv Steph t>r the Cure to benefit breast can SPONSORED BY Love. Inside Edition 76-A-94 er education, research, etc., ASE COMMUNICATIONS 6-A-94: JI 's over! Get some ,ponsored by the Susan G. FORSAI..E rest!! 30-A-94 foman Foundation for Breast 5 Bedroom townhouse near MISSING: ·anccr Research will be held Howard Hospital. Totally reno GLORIA McFIELD ;a1urday. June 17. 1995, at 14th vated and CAC. use for residence LAST SEEN FEBRUARY 13th. 111d Constitution Avenue. The or business. $3.200 down possi If seen please contact the people -loward University Cancer Cen ble. Ms. Kazana,c. 21 - Dodson. who love her. We cr's High Risk Brea;i Cancer (301 )779-6948 miss you Gloria!!! ;~reening Project is beneficiary SERVICES 'lb the NEW CAMPOS PALS: >f this race. All employees are Need help m Spamsh'!'/ Please Welcome to the Family! We arc SATlJRDAY,PEBRUARY,25TH,1995 1,l..ed 10 register for a walk or anend Spanish Club's last tutorial counting on all of you to make us un. Please phone 865-5398 or session for help with Midterms. a strOll!!Cr organization.- The Pals ...... 165-4613 for information. This Free for Spanish Club member.; CONCRA'l'UL.\'I IONS 'l'O: ear it is hoped at least 200 ! ! Come to i..KH, Room 202 from OON LADI , DA NETTE, fowanlites will be registered. 6:00 • 7:00 p.m. MEEOIE, CRISTEL, RHEA, Nattonal Council of Negro FOR RENT JENNA, ANDREW, FARAJ!, 'l'HE PELIOAN OLUB ,Vomen Present: lleahh Issues 2 Bedroom Apt. renovated secu REG INA LD, VINCENT, \fleeting African-American rity building. walking distance to WARDELL, EBONY, .Vomcn with Dr. Kimberly Jef campus, convenient to subway. NATANYA, KENYA, ATIF, ric,-Lconanl. Wednesday, bus. and shopping. $575.00 plus CHRISTOPHER, PAPA, 1834 OOLUMBli RD.,NW ,1arch I, 1995 at 6:30 pm in electricity and cooking gas. GEN ISE, KAlN ILA, TIFFANY, ocke Room 105. Please Be (202)588-0568. AND SHAE! WE AIN'T GOT IN THE ¥ OF !DillS MORGAN 'rompt!! Newly renovated rooms arc for NOTH IN BUT LOVE FOR Plans for Sprmg Fling '95 at rent at $300 per month. Conve Y'A LL!- T HE PALS! 9:00 P.M. - 8:00 !.M. ,:30 pm. Cnme be part of the nient to Union Station and near EP: I'm glad lhtngs are wnrk mg un!! Galluadet University. Contact: out. Continue to stay focused and FOUND ! ! ! Pnir ol glasses - Raymond A. Fowler (202)546- remember who cares. Always. DOMINIQlJE AND R!Y LLANOS INVITE 'orning Optics - Serengi Drivers 0049 KW ,,IJ6R. Check Student Activities Seeking NS Pe male Student to Mr. Right Kmd of Lover: I YOU TO OOME FEED YOUR SOUL WITH: )ffice Rm 137 Blackburn share two bedroom apt. in quiet miss you, but I know this ·separa \bsalom Jones/Canterbury - S.E. neighborhood. S250 utilities tion' is worth it! You know I love loly Eucharist. Sunday. Febru incl. Minutes from Green Linc. you. whether you're here or there. I. LIVE JAZZ/POETRY SET ry 26. 1995. 4pm. Carnegie Lit• Call ((jesha at (301)967-2256. but get back here as often as you le Chapel. Ash Wednesday. N. W. • Rouse to Share can! Fore,·cr yours, Ms. Write II. FUNK/DISOO OL!SSIOS '1arch I, 1995, Holy Eucharist Near Howard Univ. Stuff. Imposition of Ashes) 12: 15 pm, Renovated Victorian RAPPY BIRl'RDAV DON l'E III. OLD SOHOOL/HIP· HOP tankin Chapel. Cle:m. bright atmosphere CONGRA'I'OLAl'IONS GUY I he Ladies of Alpha Chapter, $300.00 - 350.00 TON, D.B. SEAN ANO IV. ROOTS RRGGAE/DANOEHALL ~ \lpha Kapp~ Alpha Sorority. Inc. Call (202)387-4066 MELVIN FOR BEING MEAC re sponsoring the First Annual Private home : (I) Bedroom CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!! ,LAl