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Vol. LII---- No. 6 March 9, 1998 Staff member’s death shocks college

By Karmen Davis and neither of whom were has been very difficult to expect someone to get Mary Blatch injured. deal with.” killed, but this is a reality, According to friends, Making Sanderson’s it is happening everyday,” The death of Vanessa the five-year-old was with death more difficult to deal said Dr. Tina Johnson, Sanderson, a former his mother’s body when with is the manner in which assistant director of the On Site administrative assistant at police arrived on the scene. she was killed, reminding Writing Center. Spelman, came as a shock Her ex-boyfriend was the community that According to the Info. to the community. charged with the murder domestic violence still has American Medical SSGA Sanderson was shot after holding off police for a lethal presence in Association, as many as 1 and killed on February 15. five hours by threatening women’s lives. in 3 women will be budget Her attacker broke into her to kill himself. Sanderson had assaulted by a domestic Gwinnett apartment “Vanessa was an obtained a restraining order partner in her lifetime, four (page 5) between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. asset to our staff and had a against her attacker and million in any given year. and shot her twice in the lot of friends here at had recently relocated Workshops and head. Spelman,” said Dr. Mary from Union City to avoid activities have been Beyond Sanderson lived in the Hocks, director of him, friends said. planned for faculty, apartment with her two Spelman’s Writing Center. “You don’t ever Continued on page 2 the Gates sons, ages five and two, “I am still in shock and this 11-year old sentenced to Dr. Price resigns as provost 25 years Will be president of a Michigan college (page 6) create her own Grove is a small, liberal leadership,” Price said. arts college located in an Arts & Price’s resignation, urban area and began as an therefore, came as no institution for woman. Ent. £ surprise to the Spelman Unlike Spelman, however, faculty and staff. Mary Grove has a Catholic The ■§ “It is quite affiliation and has customary for the historically serviced a OSCARS Provost to resign with predominantly Caucasian | the new President,” Price student body. Mary Grove (page 8) § added. began admitting males in Students, however, the late 1970s. have been shocked and Price doesn’ t feel that Health saddened by the it will be too difficult to Dr. Price resigned from her post as Spelman's provost after five announcement. make the adjustment. Vibe years of service to the college. “Dr. Price’s “There seems to be a commitment to the sense of common values Natural college was evident to all among the two schools,” by Natalie Eckford Hair Editor-Spotlight be leaving the institution who knew her, and I hate she stated. for some time. to see Spelman loose such As much as she is (page 12) Dr. Glenda Price Former president Dr. a wonderful person purely looking forward to her new recently announced her Johnetta B. Cole hired based on traditional position at Mary Grove decision to resign as the Price five years ago. Dr. bureaucracy,” Leneka College, Dr. Price Provost at Spelman Cole’s resignation this Smalls, a Junior English commented that she will College. summer has been followed major stated. always harbor a special “Spelman is a by a number of Spelman’s loss will love for Spelman. dynamic institution, and I resignations from be someone else’s gain. On “Spelman is a very will miss it greatly,” Price Spelman’s administration. July 1,1998, Dr. Price will dynamic institution, and I said. “Whenever there is a become the new president leave it with a deep respect Price has been on change in leadership, the of Mary Grove College in for the students, people, sabbatical for over a month new President has to have Detroit, Michigan. and the institution as a and has known she would some space and ability to Like Spelman, Mary whole,” she said. page 2 Spelman Spotlight »March 9,1998

Death troubles students, staff

Continued from page 1 Spelman Spotlight students and staff to help as Sanderson’s funeral in rises to 22 percent. with grief and loss issues Alabama, a small group of However, people 1997-1998 STAFF surrounding Sanderson’s students touched by the who knew Sanderson will death and others who were death of Sanderson and by not remember her as a victims of domestic last semester’s death of Dr. victim of domestic Nakia Clements, Co-editor violence. Jane Najmuddin-Smith violence, but as a dedicated Mary Blatch, Co-editor March 11 has been gathered on the oval for a mother and a warm, caring Maisha Wynn, Advertising Manager designated Domestic remembrance ceremony. person. Erika Ford, Business Manager Violence Awareness Day, Some students “When I think of her, set aside for Spelman to present had been in abusive I see her beautiful smile, have open dialogue about relationships themselves. her warm personality and the issue. Approximately 1 in 10 high her willingness to always school students has listen to what I had to say,” For some students, Arts & Entertainment On Site Info. experience physical said Maisha Wynn, a this perceived delayed Shana Word, Editor Charity Lewis, Editor violence in a dating senior and friend of reaction has been Janinah Burnett Karmen Davis relationship. Among Sanderson’s. “I looked to disappointing. On Candice Childress Rozalynn Frazier college students, the figure her not only as a friend, but February 19, the same day Kristen Haynes Janel George as a big sister.” Lakenya McKinzie Beyond the Gates Latoya Wells Erin Lott, Editor Jamilla Coleman On the Scene Heather Crocker Maisha Wynn, Editor Phylicia Fant Jakita Owensby Spotlight Nareissa Smith Katrina KindaU, Editor Natalie Eckford Health Vibe Alexis Southerland Patricia Banks, Editor Voices Mesha Williams, Jaguar Spirit Editor Cantice Payton, Editor Anissa Floyd Photographers Maisha Wynn Phylicia Fant

Staff Advisors Vicki Williams Dr. Madeline Picciotto

Matthew Marino Killed by a drunk driver The Spelman Spotlight welcomes all on September 29, 1992 on Roundtree Lane submissions. Submissions will be in Melville, New York. reviewed and considered as space permits. Work is subject to editing. The Spotlight reserves the right to retain any submitted work. Editorial opinions expressed are not friends don't 1st friends drive drunk representative of the Spotlight or Spelman College. AU submissions should be sent through U.S. Department of Transportation Campus Mail (Box #1234) or placed within the folder on the Spotlight Office door (Lower Maney Room 104). uaiiaufwiuuM. On Site Info. Gomez asks: Are we making progress? by Alexis Southerland is God given. That child which we presently live in forwards?” African language should Staff Writer-Spotlight deserves the right to this society has failed us as The narcissism of the be taught. If you don’t protection, nurturing and people of African decsent. materialism, as Gomex understand the language The Spelman College development. Gomez also raised the termed it, of the black you can’t understand the Historical Society is Furthermore, middle culture, so this is a crucial sponsoring the Sankofa any person, class element. series this spring. The institution, or prevents Third, we must have series focuses on ideology that them local diasporic "Returning to the Past, seeks to from organizations. Reconstructing the impede the r e c o g - Fourth, we must get African-American development nizing the politically enfranchised. Identity," and has included of that child is reality of Forty percent of the people a film and lecture series criminal. the poor. in the state of Georgia are this semster. The Gomez African-Americans, yet Of the numerous second offered this is not reflected in the discussions and lectures proposition is some sol­ way the state is run. being given was the lecture that as human utions to Fifth, we must be given by Dr. Michael beings we are the prob- supportive of Gomez, former chair of social 1 e m s organizations like Trans- Spelman's history facing Africa, to support diasporic creatures. Our In his lecture, Dr. Gomez questioned the community's priorities department on February potentials and when it comes to the progression of the race. our com­ leadership. 17. talents are munity. Sixth, African- His talk was entitled meant to serve the critical issue of whether First, the pursuit of Americans need to be more “In the defense of the community, to enhance the or not we as a community multiple citizenship. That involved in foreign policy. Diaspora and the lives of others. have in fact made would mean that African- Gomez also provided community”. Third, we need to progress. He pointed out Americans would have three visionary links. One, He began by asserting develop certain institutions that many argue that with responsibilities and that Black people must be the assumption that people which will further the rising Black middle- connections in an African represented in every of African descent share a development of class, there is progress and West Indian country. government, under the unique ties and bonds community to further assist made, yet according to Gomez pointed to highest level of autonomy. which continue to move each individual to statistics, 50 percent of the fact that Jews can have Second, that polices us towards a self-definition recognize their potential. our children live in dual citizenship in Israel require balances and of community. Gomez The church, family poverty. and the US, so accountability to all. then followed with three and others all have The question asked consequently there is Third, that there is propositions. important responsibilities, by Gomez was, “What is already a precedent for gender and equality free of Number one, each but the state has a very reality? Are we making this multiple citizenship. patriarchy. child is born with special critical responsibility. progress? Are we going Secondly, beginning talents, and potential which Moreover, the state in backwards or are we going in elementary school, an Dr. Manley, student senate discuss future by Rozalynn S. Frazier meeting of the year on “Face-lift,” in order to turn here, the administration Another pressing Staff Writer - On Site November 19, 1997. The it into a real student center. will do its best [to provide issue discussed was student senate is a However, she is still that to students],” she told student activity fees. The There may be more legislative body of SGA focusing her energies the senate. senate spoke about how dormitories in Spelman’s and is composed of towards the new science The student senate students complain about future. A proposal by representatives from each' building, on which also discussed several Spelman’s lack of on- President Manley to club and organization on construction should begin issues regarding SAFAC, campus activities, but purchase more land for campus. this semester. the revision of the SGA’s when fees increase residential space was Dr. Manley Many of her constitution, and ideas that students become upset. approved by the board of mentioned that many items comments were in they wish to implement In response SGA trustees last semester. of student concern have reference to a student’s during the upcoming President Morenike Dr. Manley hopes to come across her desk, question about her position spring semester. Christian stated, “If you have architects working on including matters of as an advocate of the They talked about want certain activities on this project as soon as financial aid, more students. how to make the Student campus, you have to pay.” possible. scholarships, and visitation Dr. Manley Senate more visible to the This news came as hours, and that she is trying emphasized that students’ student body, and how to part of Dr. Manley’s to work on all of them. concerns cone first. make it easier for address to the student She would also like “Spelman women deserve organizations to publicize senate during their second to give Lower Manley a the best, and as long as I’m information. page 4 Spelman Spotlight »March 9,1998

Freshman Week tries to change past image by Rozalynn S. Frazier succeeded, and this year’s minimum? be like years before us,” have taken place in the past, Staff Writer- On Site Info Freshman Week, which The freshman class said Barosy. “We also want the freshmen have has as its theme, “Shining seems very optimistic to get away from the same proposed a field day, a At the beginning of Light of Sisterhood: The towards this prospect. activities.” family reunion type the year, many freshmen Rebirth of an Old activity, Sunday brunch, candidates for class council Tradition”, is tentatively and a powder puff game. ran on a platform that scheduled for March 29 Although it seems surrounded retrieving - April 5, 1998. that this year’s Freshman Freshman Week, which The questions that Week is getting away from after years of close scrutiny all are dying to know is what upperclassmen was finally disposed of due if Freshman Week will consider a traditional to the tension that came to be the same as in past Freshman Week, Zarat a head during the class of years. Will it be a Akande, vice president of 2000’s Freshman Week. competition amongst the student government After the dorms, inter- dorm association (SGA) and campaigning ended and activities, or just a week advisor to the freshman Freshman Class President of fun and games for the class, said the week will Kia Barosy was victorious, freshman class as a still hold the same she and her class council whole? meaning. went to work on getting And, regardless of Frshman Class President Kia Barosy is one of many working to “The class of 2001 is Freshman Week back, not how the week is set up, make sure Freshman Week is succesful. seeking ways to make this knowing whether or not will this class be able to week unique to them, "said they would succeed. keep the level of tension “We are trying to Instead of the Akande. "They are trying Five months later, the among the dorms to a set a precedent and not traditional activities that to focus on getting to know freshman class has each other better, doing things differently, but not loosing the essence of what Volunteers needed as year ends it’s about.” Freshmen are By Lakenya Mckenzie their time, designing a awakening for citizens to Community Service Staff Writer-On Site Info working hard to make this mural of the four basic food take on the responsibility Program is steadily week unforgettable, and groups at Dean Rusk of rebuilding and initiating bombarded with schools, Around this time of are receiving help from Elementary school. social change. It was parents, and organizations the year, many students are upper-class students, Vice “Spelman women, entitled, “Answer the requesting volunteer busy playing catch-up with President for Student along with other AUC Call.” services specifically from term papers, reading Affairs Dr. Johnetta Cross students, decided to take a There were several Spelman students. assignments, and sleep. Brazzell and Dean of panelists, Some of these Having Students and all of whom requests include after so little time, Administrative Advisor to were school programs, tutors, students tend the Freshman Class Dean women, mentors and neighborhood to get wrap­ Rosemary Allwood. addressing projects. ped up in All that is left for this the des­ “The harvest is great, themselves, event, which is sacred to perate need but the workers are few,” however, the freshmen, is to see how it for eco- said one student volunteer Community turns out. n o m i c who regularly contributes Service “It will be a very empower­ her time to commmunity Program unique experience on ment. service. offers Spelman’s campus,” said Although Guy concluded that several Autumn Rees, advisor to S the summit “in order to rebuild opportunities -§ the student government a. was an community it takes only to use some vice president. “Whether opportunity two, or three people of that time or not it will be welcomed for students demonstrating how to give to by the rest of the to share something changes their others. Although many Spelmanites volunteer their time, more are community remains to be their time lives.” Over needed to fill open slots for the Community Service Program. seen.” with the For students who feel the King c o m - that they would like to holiday, many student day on, instead of a day munity, Spelman's own contribute to the volunteers kicked-off the off,” said Wanda Guy, a community service efforts community, the year with the Martin student participant. are still in need of more Community Service Luther King, Jr. Citizen The summit's volunteers. Program can be reached at Service Summit. objective was to create an The Spelman 404-215-7797. Students volunteered Spelman Spotlight •March 9,1998 page 5 On Site Info. SGA budget limited by lack of funds Some would like to increase student activity fees by Natalie Eckford activities fees included in body. Students will be yearbook cannot be that the SGA has done a Staff Writer- Spotlight the tuition costs. An given the chance to vote accomplished without good job ensuring that the increase in the SGA budget on a formal referendum more money,” said entertainers and speakers Some members of the would mean an increase in during the elections held Williams. “I do have to that visit the campus Spelman College Student the amount students pay in in the spring. say, however, that our continue are of a certain Government Association fees. “The key is to keep students do a wonderful caliber and remain diverse. would like to see the Before the fee amount everyone informed at all job with the existing funds Other initiatives are student activities budget can be increased, the SGA, levels,” said Akande. that are offered to them.” being considered by increased from its current student senate, The SGA budget is The remaining Williams and members of level. administration, and most allocated to four different amount of money that is the SGA to increase the This year, the SGA is importantly, the student areas: the Reflections allocated to the SGA is level of on-campus operating with a budget of body would have to yearbook, the Spotlight used for activities, activity, including possible approximately fifty dollars support the increase. student newspaper, the productions, and speakers collaboration with other per student, per semester, After it receives that Student Activity Fees that occur on campus as Atlanta schools such as an amount three to four support, a proposal to Allocation Committee well as for the purchase of Emory University to co­ times less than what both increase that amount can (SAFAC) and the SGA office equipment and sponsor events. Morehouse and Clark be directed to the board of general fund. supplies. “We are exploring Atlanta collect in student trustees. Together the “A bigger budget any opportunity possible fees. “If we present it in yearbook and newspaper would allow us to offer in an attempt to increase “The lack of available the right way, I don’t think comprise between one- more activities, concerts, the amount of entertainers financial resources the students will have too third and one-fourth of the and speakers to the student and speakers we bring to severely limits what they much of a problem with it; yearly funds. However, body,” explained Akande. Spelman while not (the SGA) can do as an but it will be some work,” members of the SGA say “Last year we were able to sacrificing the caliber of organization,” said Vicki said SGA Vice President more money is necessary bring Angela Davis to the those events,” said Williams, director of Zarat Akande. if the two publications are campus; but right now, we Williams. student activities at According to to improve. can’t afford to do that often Spelman. Williams, the “Many of the unless the speaker and The funds allotted to administration will be improvements that entertainers are basically the SGA directly come more willing to support the students have expressed a free.” from the amount the initiative if it receives desire to see in both the Despite the lack of college collects in student support from the student newspaper and the funds, William contends NCNW chapter begins life at Spelman by Claudia Jenkins December 5, 1935, the section and co- advisor of objective is to increase implementation of most of Staff Writer- On Site Info NCNW was organized in the youth section. their visibility on campus these committees are still an attempt to improve the A. Nicole Tate , and to provide cultural at the primary phase, the On February 20, the political, social, president of the Spelman enrichment for Spelman community service Spelman College section educational, and economic College section, explained College and the initiative has already been of the National Council of conditions for all women that all people are invited surrounding communities. started. Negro Women, Inc. by increasing their and encouraged to join the They plan to achieve Spelman’s NCNW is (NCNW) held an involvement in theses NCNW, regardless of age, these goals by devising currently involved with the information session issues on local and national sex, or race. committees to focus on “America Reads” program unveiling their excitement levels. This makes the public policy, economic at elementary schools, over the campus' recently Members of the NCNW the only development, African- helping children learn to chartered non- profit Atlanta section of NCNW association for women that American and African read. organization. also attended the forum, places no restrictions on women relations, and “NCNW is no light­ With 34 national affirming their support of its membership. community service. weight matter. You soon affiliated organizations the Spelman chapter. Although this is the Moreover, each understand how your and 257 community-based “The Atlanta section first year that the NCNW committee will have a involvement forever sections, the Spelman members are thrilled about has been active on designated month in which effects women around the College chapter is only the Spelman’s involvement in Spelman’s campus, its to increase awareness world,” said Regina second section in the nation the NCNW and are anxious dedicated members have through forums, Dyson, NCNW's to be founded on a college to meet all of those pro­ been working tirelessly discussions, and various community service campus. active sisters,” said Donna since 1995 to organize the events. advisor. Founded by Mary Mitchell, second vice group. Even though the McLeod Bethune on president of the Atlanta Now their main planning and page 6 Spelman Spotlight •March 9,1998

Texas 11-year old gets 25 years in prison Supporters claim sentence is racially motivated by Erin Lott grandfather was heavily Jayla had bruises, four convicted of criminally members, such as Barbara Section Editor-Beyond the medicated because of his broken ribs and identified negligent homicide and T aft of People of the Heart, Gates polio. the cause of death as a sentenced to 25 years. an organization that fights A 12-year-old girl in There were 12 massive blunt injury to the The judge was for wrongfully Texas awaits the outcome children in the house, abdomen that ruptured her concerned that Murray incarcerated individuals, of an appeal that will including Belton, who had liver. had not been given a fair believe the main difference decide if she is to spend 25 been dropped off by her The children were trial and ordered a new in the Woodward case and years in prison. mother’s boyfriend. taken out of the home and one which took place in Murray's case was race. Lacresha Murray, of According to Murray was interviewed February 1997. The The exception given Austin, Tx., was 11-years- statements made by by the police without an result was the same. to the au-pair offered old when she was Murray and other attorney. In the wake of the greater leeway than that convicted of criminally witnesses, Belton appeared After two hours of Massachutsetts au-pair given to Murray, as Judge negligent homicide in the sick from the moment she intense questioning, case, in which Louise Zobel of the Woodward death of 2-year-old Jayla arrived, sweating Murray confessed to Woodward was granted case said Ms. Woodward Belton. profusely and vomiting. accidentally dropping and a sentence of time served acted out of “confusion, According to an That afternoon, when kicking the girl. by Judge Hiller Zobel inexperience, frustration, article in the Final Call, Murray noticed that Belton Murray was charged after convicted by the immaturity, and some Murray lived in her was breathing funny, she with capital murder. jury, Murray’s lawyers anger but not malice.” grandparents' home, took the girl to her At 11-years-old, she filed for an appeal on Murray ’ s lawyers are located in an impoverished grandfather, and they went was the youngest person December 23, 1997. hoping for a full reversal neighborhood, with her to the hospital. to ever face the possibility On the day of the and acquittal of the now three siblings and seven Within the hour of the death penalty in appeal, 40 of Murray's 12-year-old girl. other adopted children. Belton was pronounced Texas. supporters marched in On May 24, 1996, dead. The trial was held that her support. Murray's grandmother was The autopsy found August, and Murray was Community out of town and her Bell South makes changes, raises fees

by Phylicia Fant will cover a percentage of single lines and increase to provide the hearing charges for repair will be Staff Writer-Beyond the the interstate costs related $1.50 for each additional impaired, deaf and speech implemented for wiring or Gates to local telephone charges. line. disabled a 24 -hour, seven jacks provided by The new rates will be Persons without days-per-week telephone BellSouth. BellSouth recently regulated by the FCC. presubscribed lines will be system with which users The service plan will instituted new telephone Customers will be billed directly by the PICC. may type messages. cost $3.95 per month. services that will affect charged $3.50 for one line BellSouth Mobilty The text telephone Lastly, BellSouth is all subscribers. and pay $5 per each customers will also pay a (TDD/TTY) is adding area code 678 for These changes additional line. new service charge per confidential and can be all new telephone include increases in Customers with Basic line. used throughout the United customers moving into the Subscriber Line Rate ISDN service will The extra charge, States and internationally. 404 and 770 area codes. Charges, fees for also experience an increase instituted by federal law, BellSouth Integrated Services from $3 to $5 per month. will go to the Universal has also Digital Network (ISDN), A Line Port Charge Service Fund. instituted an Know the Facts. fees for long distance will also be added to the This fund was Inside Wire lines and fees for Bell phone bill. This charge is designed to provide Maintenance South Mobility Competition is heating up for $2.33 per Basic Rate ISDN schools, libraries and rural Service Plan customers. local phone service. This can line. health care providers with that will The changes were mean more choices, better Those individuals discounted services. maintain the services and lower prices. implemented by the who choose their own long The Georgia Public wiring and Federal Communication distance carrier must pay a Service Commission, in jacks inside Are all phone companies Commission (FCC) in new monthly flat rate for conjunction with the your home or the same? order to create presubscribed lines. Georgia Relay Center, has business. competition in local The PICC asked that all telephone If any Get the facts by calling the telecommunications and (Presubscribed companies in Georgia problems Telecommunications provide less expensive Consumer Information Center: Interexchange Carrier collect and additional $.16 occur under telephone services. Charges) rate of $.53 per a month per line. this plan, no The increase in 1-800-646-9999 month will remain for The money will additional Subscriber Line Charges ©1997 Telecommunications Consumer Information Center Spelman Spotlight •March 9,1998 Pa8e 7 ggyontl the Gates

Texas execution raises death row questions

campaigned for her life denial. States. feasible for Governor Bush by Jamilla Coleman Staff Writer-Beyond the Gates from prison: she became a While Tucker’s case According to an ar­ to grant clemency to born-again Christian and was notable for its media ticle from the Associated Tucker. With the recent ex­ had a book, Crossed Over: coverage, the execution of Press, eleven have killed Ajamu Baraka, re­ ecution of death-row in­ The True Story of the Hous­ women is nothing new: or arranged to kill their gional director of Amnesty mate Karla Faye Tucker in ton Pickax Murders, writ­ Chipita Rodriguez husbands, five have International, along with Huntsville, Texas, the first ten about her by the novel- was hung in Texas in 1863 murdered their children, others of the execution female execution by the ist Beverly Lowry. for the ax murder of a horse two have done both, and abolitionist movement, state since the Civil War, The book, which trader. one has killed two of her said they were disturbed the roles of sex and race in described experiences Judi Beunoano, a 54 grandchildren. by the media attention for state executions are being such as Tucker’s smoking year-old grandmother, has Four hundred thirty- the execution of a white analyzed more deeply. marijuana by age 8, been on Florida’s death one men have been woman while many black Tucker was convicted shooting heroin by age 10, row since 1985 after executed since the men also go to death row in 1983 for using a pickax and being a prostitute and poisoning her husband Supreme Court allowed proclaiming to be born- to murder Jerry Lynn Dean a wife before her teens, with arsenic in 1971, capital punishment to again. and Deborah Thornton. helped her to gain much drowning her paralyzed resume in 1976; Texas What do you think Dean, a 26-year-old media attention. son by pushing him out of alone has put 144 men to about the question of the cable-television installer, She aroused the a canoe in a river, and death, 37 of them in 1997. death penalty, the execu­ was in bed with Thornton sympathies of people such trying to kill a boyfriend Gender is not the tion of women and minori­ when Tucker and her boy- as Pat Robertson of the 7 00 with a car bomb. All only factor that comes ties, and/or the execution friend Daniel Ryan Club and Pope John Paul crimes were committed to into play when issuing the of Karla Faye Tucker? Garrett broke into the II; however, she was not collect life insurance. death penalty and granting Please submit your submissions, preferably apartment to steal motor­ granted clemency by Texas Erica Sheppard, a 24 clemency. Sheppard, who along with your name, cycle parts. Governor George W. year-old mother of three, was black, received the Spelman Spotlight Tucker was angry Bush, and was executed awaits execution in Texas little publicity and will to office in Lower Manley with Dean for leaving a by lethal injection on on April 20 for repeatedly be executed. or send e-mail to leaky motorcycle in her February 3, 1998. stabbing a woman when In the light of the [email protected] living room. “The gender of the trying to steal her car, and number of black men who with the subject line Garrett was also sen­ murderer did not make any then killing her by bashing are executed, and many reading “death penalty.” tenced to death, but died in difference to the victims,” her with a 10-pound statue. unfairly so according to a prison of liver disease be­ said Governor Bush’s Presently, 43 women, number of death penalty fore his execution. chief spokeswoman in ex­ one formerly a man, await critics, it may not have been Tucker, however, plaining the clemency execution in the United Computers copy segregation In The News... process of moving to their Such experimenta­ Local The Apex Museum (African-American by Jamila Coleman respective homes, they tion may explain the nu­ Staff Writer-Beyond the Gates come to occupy a common merous, yet failed efforts Panoramic Experience) of Atlanta, has location. cities have made to deseg­ declared bankruptcy for the last five The Brookings Insti­ The simulation can be regate neighborhoods and months. $100,000 must be raised for tute in Washington, DC compared to a modified schools. the museum’s survival. held a conference on game of checkers, with a Computer simula­ January 29 and 30 to test few homes occupying each tion, however, does not National the capability of com­ square. account for all factors, as At least six people were killed during the puter simulators to detect Each turn gives a it is limited to the science El Nino influenced floods and mudslides the factors which have led number of people the of logic. in California. to segregation within opportunity to move their Additional aspects communities and other homes to a different square. dealing with history and Tornadoes in southern Florida destroyed social phenomena. It has been found that socio-economical factors many houses - the number of people The computer simu­ a simulated person will are not included in the dead or missing is still climbing. lations, performed by the occupy a space only if there experiment. CyberTimes simulator, are enough like people in International prove that mathematics the same space. U.N. aid officials in Sierra Leone began may play a role in racial If every simulated distributing food to 500,000 people in segregation. person operates according Freetown. Officials report 1,000 people Placed into either a to this condition, then it a day are fleeing to Liberia to escape red group or a blue group, becomes a trend which continued fighting outside the capital people within a mock eventually leads to full between troops of the ousted junta and a society are observed to see neighborhoods that are Nigerian peace keeping force. what happens when, in the segregated. page 8 Spelman Spotlight •March 9,1998

Mark Ledford: Miles 2 Go by Candice Childress album of be-bop, hip-hop, Vernon Reid. He then Staff Writer-A&E and funk jazz has ezxperienced a brief something for you. European tour with a band, —After years of A Detroit native, and toured with Steve playing in bands and Mark Ledford began his Winwood. Later Ledford singing backup, multi­ musical career as a violin worked with Pat Metheny, talented artist Mark prodigy. In military joined the Broadway Ledford hasfinally school, he was introduced musical Safarina, dropped his debut album, to the bugle and then the produced two Mary J. Miles 2 Go . The vocalist/ trumpet. Ledford attended Blige singles, and now trumpeter/producer uses college at Boston’s performs with Bobby his musical and vocal Berkelee School of Music McFerrin’sacapellagroup. talents to blend old school, where some of his Ledford always jazz, and R&B genres classmates included artists dreamed of making his producing a fresh, unique Branford Marsalis, Marvin own album, and finally his sound that has something “smitty” Smith, Kevin dream has come true. He to offer everyone from j azz Eubanks, and Cindy combined his vocals and lovers to hip-hop heads. Blackman. After trumpet playing with As the title of the album graduation, Ledford keyboard and drum suggests, Ledford pays gigged around Boston for programming to create homage to jazz legend a few years and eventually Miles 2 Go. Ledford also Miles Davis with his moved to New York. In got various artists, such as innovative, funky 1986, he performed with Pat Metheny, Najee, Lenny renditions of recordings the house band at The White, and Darryl Jones to such as “So What,” Cellar. There he perfected make cameo appearances eccentric sounds of funky beats and jazz “Someday My Prince Will his guitar sills and vocal on his album. From the “Freedom Jazz Dance”- grooves, or simply want to Come, ’’and technique. He also became melodious, mellow beats Ledford’salbum is full of try something new check “Summertime.” So musical director for of “So What/Impressions,” musical talent and out Mark Ledford’s Miles whether you ’ re a Miles fan Stephanie Mills and met funky bass of diversity. So if you’re into 2 Go or pop lover, Ledford’s Living Colour guitarist “Summertime,’’and the JAGGED EDGE JAGGED ERA

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Do you like it rough song “I’ll BeRightThere,” or smooth? Well, featuring the notorious producer/song writer Busta Rhymes pulls in the Jermaine Dupri is back rap lovers. So does the with his first male vocal funky track, “The Way group, Jagged Edge. That You Talk,” featuring In their debut album, the so-so def Jermaine A JAGGED ERA, Brasco, Dupri and Da Brat. Case Dinero, Wingo For the lover in you- Dollar, and Quick offer ten there’s “Wednesday tracks with a little Lover,” “I Gotta Be,’ roughness, but with a “Addicted to Your Love,” definite smooth side. and “The Rest of Our From the saint to the SL Lives.” HU A " '«a sinner and from the player So whether you prefer fe" -v’Va to the lover, Jagged Edge to groove to a slow jam or «Bis offers a cut for almost dance to a funky beat, the 1 V I: ■ anyone. double side of Jagged Edge I wb * The spicy hip-hop will CUT you. Spelman Spotlight •March 9,1998 page 9

Academy Awards Nadanuf World Wide

names are unique own radio station. A hip- bring stars to light by Candice Childress hop hair salon is also in the Staff Writer-A&E themselves. Phor-One- Allen’s Amistad, the by Kristin Haynes One reveals the meaning making for the duo. Academy has selected five Staff Writer-A& E If you watch BET, behind her original name, Currently the group’s very different movies that main focus is on their then you’ve seen this latest “At first it used to be my are nonetheless brilliant. album relesed last fall. Hollywood’s big group. height, I used to be 4’ 11 The favorite by far is James night is rapidly Premiering with their and I liked the number. How did they manage to Cameron’s epic Titanic. approaching. On March modem rendition of Kurtis Then, I began to get a lot get legendary rapper Kurtis While Titanic is the 23, the movie industry will Blow’s “The Breaks”this of information and I gave Blow to work on their favorite at the box office, debut single? Producer celebrate its best and female rap duo Nadanuf out a lot of information. . the Academy may not B abyboy wanted to remake brightest of 1997. combines the old school .’’So she settled on the agree. “The Breaks,” he thought The 70th Academy and new school hip- name and the unique Sadly, several a rendition of the hit would Awards Show will be hop.With the veteran spelling “Just to be outstanding performances be hot. Itjust so happened hosted by Billy Crystal. rapper Kurtis Blow in their creative.” The girls are were overlooked by the that Nadanuf’s other Presenters will include corner these ladies are definitely creative. Not Academy. In the Best producer, Def Jeff Whoopi Goldberg, Samuel bound to make their mark only do they rap, but the Actor category, past Oscar personally knew Kurtis Jackson, CubaGooding Jr., on the scene. The debut two have developed their nominee Leonardo and Denzel Washington album on Reprise Records own fashion line, Nadanuf Blow and made it all DiCaprio was slighted for happen. The group pays among others. is titled “World Wide” 98 Worldwide Gear to be his performance in Titanic. tribute to the artist and as This year’s awards refelects the ambitions of released this year. Nadanuf In addition, newcomer skwert Diggety says “If it show promises to be the the groups members 98 Worldwide Gear will Djimon Honsou was not wasn’t for

Here we go agai-N P.S. 9 JPxhm au trust? At least you can say one who used the word was I was able to like So, you’ve been you gave it a shot? by Jamilla Coleman the black character of “Jackie Brown” because I going out for a while. Staff Writer-Beyond the Gates It’s the higher road. Ordell Robbie, played by watched it with the You’ve already told your Be it that they liked Society has taught us to be Samuel L. Jackson. knowledge that I was best friend that you think Quentin Tarantino’s paranoid and to live with As I listened to him witnessing the occurrences that this person is special, directing style, wanted to our fists balled up. Relax. throughout the movie, I in somebody else’s world. but you dare not let the see Pam Grier, or just The worse that can happen was simultaneously What right do I have to say person know. Why Not? needed something to do, is that you realize that the disturbed and at ease. that such-and-such doesn't What are you so afraid moviegoers filled theaters happen or so-and-so other person may not be Being someone who rarely of? to see “Jackie Brown”. ready for all you have to uses the word, and then wouldn’t say that? Are you afraid that While the hype has offer. only when I’m joking, it I’m not perfect; I the person may not feel the died down and the movie However, know that bothered me to hear it so rarely, not never, use the same way? Are you afraid becomes forgotten by most because the other person much. But then, being a n-word, and the list goes that the person may want of the public as it is buried may not be ready, it doesn ’ t young black woman, I was on. There is, however, a to go too fast? Are you deeper beneath the steady mean that what you have accustomed to hearing that fine, indefinable line afraid that you ’ll be getting influx of new films, to offer is not valuable. word periodically from between giving an account in over your head? Or What perhaps one aspect will Here’s what I suggest other people. of a life occurrence and other people will think ? Is remain memorable to some for the lover in you: Being a woman, I was crossing over the threshold the person too young or : the repeated use of the to so-called account Communicate. Tell the more bothered by the too old? word nigger. person what’s really up for suggestions of motivated by violence and These fears are not Filmmaker Spike Lee you. Dr. Deepak Choopra, “rockwhores”, “bitch­ exploitation. uncommon and they're was noted for criticizing in his book, The Path to slapping”, and mindless No one knows exactly okay. However, it’s okay Tarantino’s use of the Love says it this way: female dependents than by where it is, and there are to have these fears, just word. Figuring that the “Communion is the root the use of a word which problems. Some blacks are don’t let them have you. word nigger was used word in communication, many of my people accept. annoyed by the frequency In other words don’t allow about 38 times in “Jackie reminding us that to And why does Pam of the n-word in “Jackie these fears to rob you of Brown,” Lee said to communicate with another Grier pose with a gun in Brown” because they what may otherwise be a Variety magazine that he person isn’t to pass on one of her movie posters in loathe and never use the n- strong friendship or a new is “not against the word, information. It is to draw an era of senseless word. loving relationship. and I use it, but not another into union with violence? I cannot accept Some are annoyed People are usually excessively... And some yourself.” the exploitation of the because their secret is out. afraid to share their most people speak that way. But So get a little closer. female image on a regular Yes, a white man knows intimate feelings because Quentin is infatuated with Don’t be shy. Learn to basis. that some of us use the they are afraid of rejection, that word... What does he value the significance of That the image of word to no end amongst commitment, what other want to be made-an being “real” with people. women was not discussed ourselves, and he is people think, trust, and that honorary black man?” The truth is that the more by any critic— or at least, showing the world. the relationship will fail. When I saw “Jackie you are willing to unmask that the critic was not given Who knows? Perhaps The unfortunate thing Brown”- which I liked- I your true feelings, the more voice— proves the extent some black brothers and is that during the time you too noted how often the n- you will learn about who to which the public has sisters should question are holding a person at bay, word peppered the script. I you really are. been numbed to such their right to use it being afraid, they’re also noticed that the only exploitation. themselves. Consequently, you meeting someone else will discover that in a because they think you relationship or outside of a were somehow relationship, “You are unimpressed with them. Butter Pecan to Choco Deluxe lovable and you deserve So, don’t be afraid to “color complex.” This to be loved.” by Hawaii Miller events, skin tone tell him how sweet you complex functions as a Remember, the Contributing Writer determines who is pretty. think he is. Or make sure hidden standard for life search for love or someone As an adolescent the Those students who have you let her know how at Spelman. to love, is not one that film “School Daze” fair complexions are the special she makes you feel. Over the past three begins from the outside- amazed me. I loved the prototype image for Withholding this semesters, I have in, but from the inside-out. glamour, choreography, beauty. information can be costly. observed where the and music in the film. In These observations Because this sort of “color complex” is the Kevin Ross is a senior Religion high school, I began to show that my sisters who withholding is dishonest. major at Morehouse College standard. In classes explore the underlying have a darker complexion Why begin a relationship and was recently a contributing professors select those meanings of the images do not set the standards for with a lie? writer for the February edition students with fair of Today’s Black Woman. If you presented in the film. intelligence and beauty. I know that by complexion that they care to respond to this piece : Now as a young So, my question to my holding back you think that perceive as the intelligent call 404-755-8067 college woman, I see these Spelman sisters: why do you’re protecting your students. or write to: scenes depicted in the we always pick out the light feelings. But either way K. Ross ( In other situations, movie materialize in brown M&M’s? Should your feelings can get hurt. P.S. I Love You “light” skin equates a Morehouse College #142733 various aspects of our we not try to appreciate the You can trust and be higher-class status. Atlanta, Ga 30314 Spelman community. One dark brown M&M’s too? hurt or you can “not” trust Again in some social such scene is the so-called and be hurt. Why not try Spelman Spotlight •March 9,1998 page 11

I would like to know... Questions from a “real” Spelman Sister

Ulhy are (here only three wa/hing machine/ and three dryer/ per one hundred /tudent/?

Why i/ it that every time I visit fflacYicar with a cold or cough they o/k. “Are you pregnant?** and /end me out with 15 medication/ and 500 condom/?

Why do I only get /in channel/ on my televi/ion and my roommate get/ /even?

Why mu/t I act a/ a “lady” when I encounter the variou/ attitude/ in the admini/trative office/?

Why i/ campu/ life /o boring?

How can I enjoy homecoming week activitie/ when nothing really enjoyable i/ planned? (Or if it i/. it*/ not advertized until the day before.)

Why are /orne cafeteria manager/ /o particular about how many /lice/ of thi/. piece/ of that, or /coop/ of tho/e I can get?

Why are there plan/ to provide a better gameroom in/tead of plan/ to renovate dorm/? page 12 Spelman Spotlight •March 9,1998

Going Natural:Black hair gets back to its roots

and saw everybody with damage the hair and leave Badu has made head wraps by Patricia A. Banks embrace their African Section Editor-Health Vibe culture. natural hair I decided to the scalp dry. popular. Many saw wearing an cut mine. I love it.” Although politics and Many hair magazines Pick up a Spelman afro as a from of personal Other regularly fea­ yearbook from the 1970s and political liberation. For students wear ture natural and you’ll see some them the style was an natural hair­ styles and en­ women with straight, affirmation of their styles for tire periodicals relaxed do’s and others blackness, as well as a health reasons. are devoted to with thick, curly afros. symbol of freedom. Chemical pro­ these hairdos. Look on Spelman’s Moreover, some saw cesses, such as “I alter­ the afro and other relaxers, are nate between natural styles as misapplied or braids and re­ forms of connec­ just too strong laxed styles,” tion to Africa. In for some said one particular, some women’s hair Spelmanite. individuals with and they have “I think both braids believed broken it off. styles are flat­ that their plaits During tering and at- were reminiscent the early tractive.” of historical 1990s, the Rio For addi­ styles from the “natural” hair relaxing sys­ health motivate some tional information on this continent. tem left myriad women students to sport natural topic refer to books such Currently, with broken-off, damaged hairdos, others are at­ as Good Hair by Lonnice some students hair. Lawsuits and other tracted to these styles Bertrum Berry and Hair still wear natu­ action against the company because of fashion. Raising by Spelman gradu­ ral hairstyles for took the product off the Presently, many ce­ ate Noliwe M. Rooks. political rea­ market. lebrities wear their hair Both works provide sons. For them However, some hair naturally. In particular, detailed information on wearing re­ stylists believe that other songstress Brandy has hair in the African laxed hairstyles more popular and main­ helped to popularize braids American community. campus today and you’ll supports white aesthetic stream relaxers still and entertainer Erykah see women with both of standards which dictate these styles in addition to that long, straight hair braids, twists, coils, and is synonymous with other hairdos. CLIMB HIGH FAST Since the AS AN AIR FORCE 1970s many Spelmanites OFFICER. have been Bring your college degree to the Air wearing their Force. Then find out if you qualify for Officer Training School. You can hair in natural become a commissioned Air Force offi­ hairdos. The cer following successful completion of move towards Officer Training School. From the start, natural styles you’ll enjoy great pay, complete medi­ reflects cal and dental care and 30 days of vacation with pay per year. And as an women’s de­ Air Force officer, you can enjoy profes­ sire to re­ sional growth and management oppor­ claim their tunities. Learn what it takes to qualify. African heri­ Call tage and resist AIR FORCE OPPORTUNITIES white stan­ dards of TOLL FREE beauty, have 1-800-423-USAF healthier hair, and/or to be beauty. fashionable. One sophomore who During the Black wears a natural believes Power Movement of the that her hairstyle reaffirms 1970s, many African- African American beauty. Americans proclaimed that “I used to have a blacks should not just fight relaxed do,” she said. “But for racial equality, but also when I came to Spelman Spelman Spotlight •March 9,1998 page 13 jaguar Spirit Soul on ice: blacks take to the slopes by Cantice Payton unexplored. with 14,000 members is have kept many blacks Charlotte Breezers are Section Editor- Jaguar Spirit The convenience of the largest ski association away from the slopes in women. Skiing has been one the sport and its availability in the country. the past. “Women are more of the hottest outdoor to the athlete has Clubs like the Ski clinics are offered courageous. They have a winter activities for the past undoubtedly been a factor Charlotte Breezers host for less than $50, a cost more positive attitude (than several decades, with a in creating this norm. introductions to skiing at that includes ski rental and men) about trying variety of people enjoying In light of the recent resorts across the a lift ticket. something new,” said the sport as a fitness phenomenon of blacks country. Many times Last year the Taliaferro. activity, endurance skiers, Vernon Taliaferro they sponsor ski trips that Charlotte Breezers Women’ s training or just for fun. said, “I think they’re act as social events and sponsored a trip for local preoccupation with fitness Today African- becoming tired of other sportsman networking area boy scouts. More than may also be a factor in Americans have become sports like football and sessions. 70 Boy Scouts got the their high participation one of the largest ethnic basketball.” The clubs also serve chance to experience a ski numbers. groups represented on ski Taliaferro, a two-year to introduce skiing to as resort for the first time. Georgia’s Chapter of slopes across the nation. member of North many people as possible Two bus loads of NBS, the Southern Sno Historically, blacks Corolina’s Charlotte and especially to those scouts received Seekers, meets every have not shown great Breezers ski club said that who have not been transportation to a resort, fourth Tuesday from 6:30 presence in the sport of this was his reason for targeted by the sport in skis and a lift ticket in to 8 p.m. at the main library skiing. While African- trying the sport. the past. exchange for a $50 dollar in downtown Atlanta. Americans dominate the The Breezers are just They are attracting fee. For more information arenas of football and one of 81 chapters many and making lasting “The kids were on the Southern Sno basketball, show strong dispersed throughout 75 converts to the sport just excited about learning to Seekers, contact their participation in baseball, cities that belong to NBS, by exposing themselves do what they had seen on headquarters at (770) 368- and a limited the National Brotherhood as African-Americans TV,” said Taliafero. 2848. representation in of Skiers. NBS is who ski. They are also Of their 60 active volleyball and golf, skiing predominantly black and dispelling myths that members, most of the was left virtually Women’s soccer is on the ball Wellness Program by Anissa D. Floyd becoming a part of the Now that the team’s Staff Writer-Jaguar Spirit athletic department. regular season has ended, Spring Schedule Do you want to get in Since the team could the team is actively shape, but you can’t play recruitng new members to not receive proper funding Aerobics Classes basketball, volleyball, or from Spelman, Martin and play in a soccer tournament run track? If so, Spelman’s in April. New team Wilburn recruited women Sunday: Funk Aerobics, 3:00-3:55 p.m. recently formed girl’s members are also needed to play in a soccer Conditioning, 4:00-4:55 p.m. soccer program could be for the regular fall season. recreation league. Water Aerobics, 3:00-3:55 p.m. the excercise regime that The team was Any interested can shape you up for the organized in January as a women can contact Martin Monday: Interval, 4:00-4:55 p.m. spring. at (404) 302-9420 or part of the Greater Atlanta Intense Abs and Arms, 4:35-5:00 p.m. The soccer team Wilburn at (770) 434- Women’s Soccer Water Aerobics, 7:25-8:25 p.m. originated as the brainchild Association, and there are 0632. Martin feels that the of the team’s co-captains developing soccer team is currently thirteen team Tuesday: Combo, 7:30-8:15 p.m. Erica Martin and Brandan members. significant because there Wilburn. In previous years, are not many The team is coached Wednesday: Circuit, 4:00-4:30 p.m. both women practiced with predominately African- by Dr. VictorIbeanusi and Water Aerobics, 6:30-7:25 p.m. Morehouse College’s concluded its regular American soccer teams. soccer team because The soccer team not season on February 22 with Thursday: Combo, 7:30-8:15 p.m. Spelman did not have a a record of 1-4. only gives Spelman soccer program. women a chance to Although the team is Friday: Step, 4:00-4:55 p.m. They attempted to compete, but it also young, Martin is confident Classic But and Gut, 5:00-5:55 p.m. intiate a girl’s soccer that it will develop into a provides them with an program by discussing opportunity to grow closer stronger, more competitive The fitness center and weight room are open Sunday their idea with Dr. Dorothy to their sisters. team. through Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:25 p.m. Richey, chair of the “I want to see it “We formed a bond Department of Health and of Spelman women,” beome a chartered team. I The pool is open for free swim on Sundays from 4:00 Physical Education. Martin said. “We bonded want more people to come to 4:55 p.m., on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:25 p.m., and Although the idea because we wanted to win out and support the team, on Wednesdays from 7:25 to 8:25 p.m. was well received, a lack and I want to play other and to play soccer.” of funding and resources colleges and actually prevented the team from compete,” she said. jage 14 Spelman Spotlight •March 9,1998

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ß TRIBUTE TO THE BLACK WOMAN

She is strong, Her smile alone loving and gentle could bring all at the same peace to the time. She is world. She is midnight black, love itself, worth honey bronze, more than cocoa dipped, diamonds and butter pecan, pearls. She is and beautiful to every girl, every the human eye. lady, every The way her skin woman that shines like the walks the earth. moon on the She is a mother, lake. The a sister, a friend, brightness of it and a daughter all makes the of the earth. dead awake. She is the BLACK By: Lynell Bernard and Maisha Wynn WOMAN!