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hours a day, seven days a week. is Lastly ISAS. maintains sludent accounts, records and classes. ,::,11erHopson very secure. Access to different computer laboratories. The labs are BANNER will reduce complicated Staff Writer P•t:ts of the three-s1oried building is spread ou1 in 4 locatio ns: th e lines and confusion, and use lime gamed through the use of proximity School of Communicatio ns, the cards. more effectively and efficiently. IOlldcr who controls your School of Business, 1hc School of There are also plans to wire all IIXOUOl or what computer . IS~S has four main jobs. The Engineering and a 1esting unit in the faculty offices wilh computers to first 1s the mainframe operation Administralio n Building, which is allow University faculty members ,.,ur student loan? Well, Computing Opera1ion and Systems mation Systems and a test scanning lab. to plug in10 the Internet, as well as ( C.0.S.S.). C.O.S.S. controls the Or. Charles Moore, director of plans 10 develop a mail system to (lSAS) docs. n_iainframc computer, and all ed from the basement ISAS, is very excited about the access olhcr services on lhe campus fin~ncial_ service~, including things to come. "We want to bring Hill lo the second floor of reg1strallon. cashier's office, including World Wide Web and the J!auon Dcc. l7 and 28 of technology 10 the students, fncully Internet by mid-year. s tud_en.t accounts, hou~ing and and staff, 10 be a leading edge in the ne building was created ad011ss1ons, the budget office and Small computer clusters in 1tdcral granl to provide a use of 1echnology," he said. dorms will also be hooked up like sludent loans. "Hopefully in the Fall '96 (lllll'IJling environment." the faculty computers to allow I11e second function of the ISAS semester, there will be a full I) decorated in black \s the applic:uions systems, which students to communicate with with planti. dispersed scrvicc, 24-hour, seven-day-a-week is ~csl?o.nsible f
Finally, he was confirmed by 1he recipient of the Bronze Siar Medal. Senate to serve as Assis1an1 A lumnus Andre Dennis was the .=-Gatewood Attorney General for Civil Rights, first African American to serve as President of Children's Defense Staff Writer where he served until 1981. chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar However, Days is only one of the Association. During his year as Fund speaks at Rankin Chapel L'nivcrsity celebrates its many distinguished g uests chancellor, he established. several Oancr Day Convocation, participating in lhis year's Charier new programs geared toward emorates the 129th Day festivities. Five University finding affordable legal services in front of the. Lincoln Memorial. dishonorinp our mothers and of its founding. today at alumni will be honored at the fo r poverty-stricken Ph1ladelphians. The program is designed 10 daughters,' Edelman said. ■ Crtmton Auditorium. Charter Day Dinner. About 2,000 He bas also sought to increase the encourage peoJ)le lo improve the "Women, never answer out of your S. Days Ill. solicitor people arc expected to attend tll is number of mmority lawyers By Awanya Deneaee Anglin quality of life for the children in name." the United States, has S250-a-platc event, held al the employed at Philadelphia law firms Hilltop Staff Writer theircommunilics. Suggestions for Reigning Miss Howard to deliver the main Washington Hilton and Towers and businesses. improvement include reading more University and Miss Ois1rict of the Convocation. The tonight. Dr. Marion Mann, former dean Children's Defense Fund to children (whether it's your own Columbia, U.S.A. LaChanda r.ill also present Days Among the honorees are Dr. of the Howard College of President, Marian Wright Edelman, child or someone else's), mentoring Jenkins is a volunteer for the "Stand ry Doctor of Laws Lillian M. Beard. a practicing Medicine, will also be honored in challenged 1hc Howaro University, and voting on laws and regulations for Children" program. Tbe 1k eveot. pediatrician in the Washington area. tonight's ceremonies. As dean, community 10 ''stand for children· of bills tftat will posi1ively affcc1 SOJ)homore broadcast journalism been a professor of 'This New York native graduated Mann established several new at the Andrew Rankin Memorial children. major hopes to gel Howard students University since 1981 with bachelor of science and doctor programs and projects in the Chapel's 11 :00 a.m. service Sunday. According 10 Associate Director and the surrounding community · sworn in to his current of medicine degrees. college. Although he resigned from While delivering the guest Jonah Edelman, the program is "a involved. ill 1993. At Yale, his Beard is currently an associate this position in 1979, Mann later sermon,Edelmancomparcd herlife day for Americans of every race, " I am excited to be involved and writing centered clinical professor of pediatrics at returned to the Universily to serve experiences to the deteriorating age, religion, income and faith to [wi1h the program)," she said. areas of Supreme Court George Washington University, as as Associate Vice Presidenl for environment in which children are unite in Washing1on, D.C., as a ·'There arc peoP,lc who have a ■ti-discrimination law, well as an assistant professor at the Research until 199I. Mana is now being raised today. national commun11y in support of genuine concern. ' · nal human rights . Howard University College of a diplomat of the National Board pf While she was Edelman also uating with honors in M edicine. She has a lso been a Mc Tempo Bl pus Plus A2 Pulse B3 al A4 AS Business B6 Health &Fitness B8 rnational A6 Hilltopics B12 ·torial A9 A12 A legend In the West Coast rap world, Eazy-E'S final album Is reviewed. See Pulse, 84. .• , ., THE HILLTOP M A2 Poor music equipment strikes a sour note with College of Fine Arts students professor and beg him problems students must face when made soon. The music department amounts of funding in the College Students and facu h )' have is due fo r a review by the National of Arts and Sciences results in less h is studio. Somcti By Kenyatta Matthews protested, spoken 10 security, and practicing. adequate equipment. students arc using his Hilltop Stall Writer notified former University Interim "There are a number of pianos Association of Schools of Music I can't gel in there. The that function. The 9uestion 1s how (NASM). If things are no1 corrected "(Cheaper equipment) causes President Joyce Ladner and her by the review date the department's the pianos to deteriorate more pianos aren't alwayi Piano rooms in 1he Howard successor President H. Patrick well they function,' Timbrell said. because they lock the "They are all out of tune to one accreditation and, ultimately, 1he quickly and need more frequent University Department of Fine Arts Swygert, but there has been no department's enrollment of students maintenance," Jackson said. up," Britton said. have become breeding grounds for no11ceablc action. degree or another. Each piano needs The present state of the practice Timbrell and Jackq repair work of some kind." may be in jeopardy. elements other than music. Anita Brillon, a senior majoring Raymond Jackson, professor of rooms has created difficult the accessibility of In the past year: homeless people in music education and voice, said The condition of the pianos has students can affect been an ongoing problem. About music, said lack of security is circumstances for students and and teenagers with guns have been the students need to stand their partially to blame for the present faculty. Students must compete with performance. fou nd loitering in the rooms; an ground until the problem is solved. two years ago, an allempt was each other to use the few pianos that "One of our serious "A lot of s1uden1s don't speak ur, finally made to get rid of the (lianos conditions of the pianos and the alleged rape reported!y occurred in that were in the worst conililion. room. arc in mediocre working condition. that the present co · a piano room and women have been because everythi ng is so r.olitical,' With piano, composition, and vocal facilities w ill disc Brillon said. "They don I want to But now, Timbrell said, the pianos "The lack of control over the advised not to practice alone. thal were in good shape are rapidly area and the identification of majors all needing to use the undergraduate and In addition 10 the dangers of the rub someone the wrong way that faci lities, s1Udcn1s often have to can get them scholarships and deteriorating. students results in people outside of students from attend· rooms, students must deal with the the University using the facilities," find other methods for doing class University," Jackson poor conditions of the pianos. recommendations. So they just give ·'We are in need of about 30 new upright (lianos and several grand Jackson said, "We have to assume assignments. Students have tried to raw talent has gotten us "II affects 1he students' morale up and say ' let me get mine."' solve their problem by gettin~ Missing, sticking and broken 1>ianos in the practice area," it is not the music students (who but we can't survive on and prevents students from doing are) damaging the _p ianos, but permission to use their professors their assigned work in piano," said keys, missing piano lids and Timbrell said. We could end up · Faculty and students fear the people fro m outside of the personal studios or using the pianos product if the cond' Charles Timbrell, assistant fallboards that leave the inside of in the second-noor classrooms. the piano exposed, and trash inside future of the music department University." better.'' professor of music and coordinator He added that insufficient " In the past, I had to go 10 my of keyboard studies. 1he piano are several of lhe could be affected if changes arc not Howard Players plan first spring CAMPUS drama festival CRIME president of the organization. "The "We hope we can continue 10 said. "It's a start and we had to start BY, Chana Garcia history of the Howard Players is so aide in developing an African soniewhere." HIiitop Staff Writer rich. The legacy has always been American theater aesthetic," she Hart-Kennedy, a senior acting REPORT there, we're JUSI carrying it on.'' said. '·The Howard Players are major, said the Howard Players have been a positive force for her in the Following th e tradition of The festival allows students to indeed a part of a larger renais.5<\nCC February 23 leadership in fine arts, the Howard produce, direct, market, design that African-American theater has three years that she has spent at Simple Assault-At approximately 12:45 p.m. in frOlff been experiencing throughout the Howard University. Players are scheduling the first and act in their own production. Bryant St., the complainant was assaulted by an unknow■III drama festival at the ·University Cybil Roberts, faculty adviser to United States." As this year's president, Hart T he Howard Players was Kennedy said she hopes 10 uphold The subject became agitated after 1he complainant askal titled, " Continue the Legacy." the Howard Players, said that she move from the handicapped parking space. · The festival will run for .two and the members are being creative organized in I 909 as the College the rich tradition set by previous weeks and will feature two plays in planning the festival. She hopes Dramatic Club. The organization members. written and produced by some of that 1he innovation makes the changed its name to the Howard " It 's been challenging, but it 's February 22 the organization's members. festival more successful. Players in 1925 when it became a [spring fes tival] the best thing that Lost Propert y-The complainant left his property u• The purpose of the festival is to "Al this stage it's been very student production organization. we've done for our development," in th e Bethune Annex dormitory. He discovered the ■ allow the Howard Players and other experimental and we acknowledge Stephanie Bogg,s, a senior she said. propert y approximately 25 minutes later. students in the drama department to that there are a lot of challenges ttiat majoring in acting, said the Howard The Howard Players are putting showcase their skills. we are meeting everyday," Roberts Players nave tlmved as a campus on ''Alaska," which is running Feb. February 20 "The emphasis of the festival is said. "But these challenges will organization because they arc a T he complainants stated that al approximately 2:45 a.a. group for the students and by the 28-Mar. 2 at Ira Aldridge Theater at for students to test what we've been help us with what we need to do 7:45 p.m., and an additional 2:30 were stopped by three persons in a red vehicle (possiblJa taught and to find out through next_year.'' students. Escort) on 10th and Girard streets. The suspects pointed II■ "The Howard Players are trying p.m. matinee on Saturday. Tickets practice what some of our weakness The Players want to make the are $5 with student ID. at the complainants, advised 1hem to lay on 1he gro11 are," said Denise Hart-Kenned)\ festival an annual spring event. 10 give students a voice," Boggs surrender their personal belongings. T he suspects 1W unknown direction. SUSPECTS' DESCRIPTIONS: !· Black male, 6'.155 lbs., light complexion, goa1ce,g1111 fatigues. 'Diverse' students selected as 1996-97 2. Black male, 5' 11 ", medium to dark complexion, •1:1 brown leather coat. 3. No description on the driver. Campus Pals February 19 The complainant stated th at at approximately 8:45 pi applicants ranging in skills and various workshops. In addition to ·'We all have very creative By Lisa Prince minds w hic h creates a bond unknown Black male approached the complainant in the 2111 qualifications. helping new students ad,·ust to of 6t h S treet. He was wielding a butcher's knife and bl: Hilltop Stall Writer "They a 11 have wonderful ideas HU, Campus Pals also he p with within our group," Brown said. .. Nol 10 mention we all love complainant to engage in a sexual act. The complain1· fo r the future and they feed off registration, dormitory check-ins sexuall y abused on the southeast corner of Burr Gymna;i. lwcnty-six Howard University each other's input," said Harris, and helping the new s tu dents Howard and want to show our love." SUSPECT'S DESCRIPTION: Black male 6'2", 18011 students have been selected as who served her first year as a Pal adjust 10 life at Howard. complexion. wearing a blue, gray and black jacket with blad 1996-97 Campus Pals, according this pas1 y~ar. ''Their (application) Joriellc Brown, w ho T he new Pals made thei r formal debut at th e last men's to Selections Committee essays varied from a picture book participated in the Campus Pal February 14 chairperson Todd Triplett, and this about themselves to using each prosram as a freshman, said the basketball game at Bu rr Gymnasium. Theft from auto-The complainant stated that at appraa year's group, he says, is the "best letter of Camous Pal 10 form a posnive influence the program 4 p.m., discovered that the temporary tags were rcmornl& yet." poem or storl' · had on her led her to apply for a T he newly selected I 996-97 complainant's vehicle in Lot D. ·'J think that this group will The sclcct1on process included Pa l positi on this year. Campus Pals arc: Allan bring the organization back to " It was good experience a $2 application fee, a mini mum Alexander, Tracy Booker, Jorielle February 14 w here it was when I was a G .P.A. of 2.0, essay and an because xou really learned to be Brown, Logan Campbell, Daniko Fire set in campus building- In the Human Ecology II freshman," said Triplett, a second examination. Depending on how yourself,' said Brown, a junior Dickson, Togene Dulce, Lakeem year pal. " By this I mean, the chemistry major. al approximately 7:30 p.m., the complainant discOVffl one does on the exa m, they would Dwight,Torrence Grows, Robert unidentified persons had ignited a piece of paper and Campus Pals my freshman year be allowed to schedule an Harris and 1riplctt say that this sell were diverse, knowledgeable and in terview. There arc two year's group compliment each Harrison, A lia Hashi m, Nia trash receptacle. just rich with love fo r Howard." other's personalities. Hooper, Samiayah Johnson, addi tional interviews fo ll owing February 14 T he I 996-97 pals w ill the ini tial one. "They a II have wonderfu I ideas Z haundra Jones, Eric Kellum, represent the 50th year of fo r the fu ture and they feed off S helby Lee, Kofi Lindsey, Deana Harassmcnt- '!"he complainant reported that at appruii Every year Campus Pals plan a 7 a.m., a threatening note was left promising 10 do bodilJI J)articipation by the organization. two week orientation full of a each other's input," Harris said. McRae, Juanity Mestre, Princess one of the residents. Currently, there arc 76 pals active variety o f get-acquainted Brown, a 1996-97 pal, agrees Mhoon, Stephanie Miller, Reuben on campus. activities fo r students new to the that this this year's pals nave Monmouth, Karl ie( Moye, Ricki Executive board secrciary special talents that will enhance . Disorderly. Conduct-The complainant stated tb University. Past activities have Willey, Marcus Oliver, Krishna informing a client that the services required had 10 be4 Tiffany Harr is said this year's included ice cream socials and the Campu~ Pal Program. competition was stiff, with the Smith and Mikki Young. another perso·n, the subject got hostile and refused to k Administration Building w hen asked by the complainlll Campus Police Department. February 12 On-line service offers degrees via the-Internet Si~ple Assa~lt-At appr~ximately 9:15 a.m., 1wo I were involved in an alterca11on that escalated into a College in Melbourne, Fla., is the service is a dream come true. via the Intcrnc1 is.inevitable with I By Dawnlca Jackson sole college providing courses. " I never thought I would be the · advances in computer confrontation in the first noor hallway of the dental sclto Hilltop Staff Writer "Access to information is the able to go to coflc&c because it capabilities. power of our society, and r ing was too expensive,' McDonald "This is the Age of Tu request campus crime reports, call 806-1079/1088!11 Earning a college degree education to people everywhere is said. "Now I can take my first two Transformation- of continual Requests arc filled 1\1esdays-Thursdays I 0:00 a.rn. 10 4j without leaving home is now a WCC's mission," wee years at home and ra ise my twins reengineering, restructuring, and Expect a three-day turnaround period. Requests must bet telephone. reality thanks to the advances in representative· Maxwell C. Ki ng then finis h my degree at a reinventing our organization and computer technology. World Wide said. "The WCC is an idea that un ivers ity." ourselves- with growing needs Community Coflcgc (WCC) has gradually grown from the Although the virtual campus for info rmation access and better began its on-line educational early distance learning concepts is praised for its convenience communication," King said. serv_ice las( October offerin g 10 utilization of the technology critics have pointed out sevcrai "Education has become a credits leading to an associate now available to a majority of weaknesses to learning across degree. necessity, and we are turning to Americans and a growing number cyberspace instead of in a the information superhighway S tudents have the option to of people in nearly every country classroom. take courses or work toward a of 1he world." " I won't take courses on-line to provide the interactive degree. On-line education is expected because you can only learn so dimensions of learning." King said a university o r If interested WCC will eventually consist to remove the barriers faced by much from a computer," junior of a consortium of colleges that people who may not have the time Makeda Russell said. "A college can join the WCC by offer a wide array of educational to physically go to college, such computer cannot assess your simply adopting the interactive programs and services through as working parents. strengths and limi ts. I _think the approaches that characterize on writing for what is called a "virtual campus." For Cynthia McDonald, a 2 1- actual person has to be there.'' line work and contacting the Currenlly, Brevard Community ycar-old mother of two, on-line However King said·cducation World Wide Community College. School of Business plans fashion showcase to benefit students Campus Pl l the students in the School of fashion show. " I'm glad 10 be a part w hat attire is needed in 1he By Nikia D. Puyol Business. of.the show because it is helping to workplace. page of Th Hilltop Stall Writer "I believe that it will show the raise.money fo r the students, and ''The s how w ill be very School of Business students in a thal is an important worthwhile educational and still allow the TI1c School of Business will be more relaxed atmosphere," he said. cause," Lowe said. School of Business students to presenting, "Dress for Success: A The sho,\( which includes 75 . "So many people have the show that we arc not the uptight Hilltop cont Fashion Obsession," to raise money stu~et1ts, wil( showcase an array of 1mprcss1on that the School of number crunchers that people tlu.nk for need-based scholarships for business auire and have dancers to Business students don't know how we are. I hope niany people will students in the School of Business, a~d to the atmosphere. Although it to have fu n and are uptight bu1 come out and support us because at 7:30 p.m. on Mar. 2 in Cramton wil\ sires~ the proper business attire that's just not the case. We know the money will go towards students' Natalie Moo Auditorium. for interviews and the workplace it how to have fun and be creative educations ancf we are all striving Marvin Boone, a junior will a lso have scenes that are too," Lowe said. for the same thing here-a Howard !'larketi!)g and computer entert~ining. Vaughn Mitchell a juni or education." mfo rmatmn systems major, believes . Ke1s~a Lowe, a sophomore in1crna11onal business maior, wants T he tickets arc $10 and are at 806-686 1he fashion show is a creative way international business major is everyone 10 walk away from this available at the Cramton box office lo raise money for scholarships fo r happy to be participating in the show with a working knowledge of and in the School of Business. • ' .(1, 1996 THE HILLTOP A3 / Go Greyhound and leave the driving to ·tis. No More Cab Fares to the Bus Station TO: New York City $22.00 One VVay TO: Newark, N. J. $22.00 One VVay Round 'Irip: NYC & Newark $39.00 TIME SCHEDULE: Howard University-4:10 p.m. Leaves Shuttle Bus Stop 8:10 p.m. Arrival in Newark(Penn Station) 8:45 p.m. Arrival in New Vork(Port Authority) 3:45 p.m. Leaves New York(Port Authority) 4:20 p.m. Leaves Newark(Penn Station) 8:20 p.m. Arrives at Shuttle Bus Stop **All State Clubs are urged to participate, some restrictions apply. IF YOU MISSED THE BUS, YOU CAN USE THE TICKET AT THE GREYHOUND BUS ·STATION. SPECIAL PURCHASES ONLY: DOES NOT INCLUDE DIRECT BUS SERVICE AND CUSTOMERS MUST GO TO GREYHOUND BUS STATION: PLACE ONE WAY ROUNDTRIP TO: Alba.n.y, Ny $38 $75 Boston., lVIa. $35 $69 Buffa.lo, Ny $51 $89 Charlotte, Ne $62 $119 Clevela.n.tl, Oh $47 $89 Detroit, lVIi . $62 $119 Philadelphia., Pa. $14 $25 Raleigh, Ne $35 $69 R.iehmon.tl, _Va. $14 $25 State College, Pa. $29 $49 To get: schedule for dep/arr t:imes, please call 1800-231-2222. The Greyhound Representative will be at the Campus Store EVERY FRIDAY from12 P.M. to 4 P.M. to sell Tickets For General I.nfonnation call the Office of Student Activities at 806-7003. Schedules of return.trips can be picked up from the Office of Student Activities and CraintonAuditoriwn. No price restrictions on scheduies and tickets can be used for any Greyhound schedule leaving New York or Newark. ' , THE HILLTOP A4 LOC Cop convicted in Rodney King beating comes to the District of Coluinbia to raise funds cons.ervative Human Events along with Republican Reps. Buck Washington D.C. and Howard By Aklba Solomon newspaper. McKeon (Calif.) and Steve University chapters of the NAACP Hilltop Staff Writer Powell has al ready served 30 Stockman (ll:xas). were also at the event- at a rain NAACP holds months in federal prison and max According to Rep. Stockman's soaked protest rally outside. Ex-Los Angeles policeman return fo r 40 addillonal months 1£ press secretary, JenniTcr Murray, the "We were concerned that they Laurence Powell, who was Deputy Solicitor General Mike R. congressman was unaware of the would descend upon an African convicted in the videotaped beating Dreeben bas his way in the unauthorized use of his name. American community- during demonstration in of Rodney Kine, held a Supreme Court. The court took "Congressman Stockman had Black History Month- to rewrite "Homecoming Rally last week for Dreeben's argument fo r a stiffer absolutelJ. nothing to do with it. the historr of the Rodney King his legal defense at the Omn i sentence under advisement last The AP (Associated Press) put out incident,' District NAACP Shoreham Hotel in downtown b.C. week. a news story and then imnted a spokesman Edward Hailes said. protest of fundrai Released from federal prison in Powell 's gala reception and correction the next day; Murray "Powell believes he has suffered December, Powell still contends dinner too~place two days after the said. Rep. McKcon's Cal ifo rnia enough. Those that support him Labeling Powel Supreme Court deliberation, and based press secretary was think that this was good police unrepentant policem that his actions during the ni~t of By Aklba Solomon and Muthonl the beating were justified, was scheduled to coincide with the unavaila6le for comment at press WOfk." said, "For a Congr Conservative Political Action time. Prices fo r the gala ranged from Wambu according to an Associated Press Hilltop Staff Writers reward and support story pu61ished in the Washington Confe rence also held last week at Mike Antonovich of the L.A. a $ 10 suggested donation for the reception, to a $500 patron gives brutality Icgiti Times. the Omni Shoreham. County Board of Supervisors was must be aware and figit - "I have always known that I did The Powell fundraiser was chairman of the "Officer Laurence contribution for the dinner, As a light drizzle fell and Powell Homecoming Committee," according to the Times Jackson was refemis1 · what was right, what any trained sponsored by the Fairfax-based darkness descended, members of event 's alleged cndO!cll police officer would do to protect Legal Affairs Council which raised according to the Times ad. Former advertisement bearing the headline "Who did the liberals send to the District of Columbia branch from Reps. Buck M~ the citizens of his community from funds for Oliver North's defense in U.S. Congressman William of the NAACP and supporters a dangerous and violent cnminal the 1980s Iran-Contra scanda l. Danncmcyer (R-Calif.) and the prison?" Calif.) and Steve Stocbi founder and president of "Black Powell's gala, which a Los gathered in front of the Omni Texas). A spokespe11 wh<> even today refuses to According to a Washington Times Shoreham Hotel in Northwest acknowledge any wrongdoing," advertisement, former Reagan Americans for Family Values," Angeles police groul? canceled in Stockman said he was Powell said in an advertisement administration attorney general Ezol~ Foster, were also listed as December, raised $2,~00 according D.C. to protest a fundraising th e use of his name. Iii that ran i.n the Feb. 16 issue of the Edwin Meese endorsed the event supporters. - to Hailes. dinner for convicted Rodney administration was 111111 King beater, former policeman fo r comment at press lia Laurence Powell. However, the crowd 'I Sylvia Williams, executive completely compot11 d irector of the Washington s upporters. During 11tc1 District control board slashes Bureau of the NAACP, said, "We two men in suits arrived, 1 are totally appalled that the city 10 is honoring a police officer who "Pat Buchanan for P brutalized Mr. King. The ACLU signs and one school, social aid budgets and others did not allow it 10 take inflammatory rcmarb place in L.A., and we will not Jackson's statements to u~e, The demonstrati• tn~ divisions. and supplement family income," Bartholomew said. "For many welcome this man in D.C.'' By Steven Gray The control board increased the said Ladner, who is also a member teachers, this-is the only source of The protest began at 7: 15 p.m. monitored by the 0.C. . Hilltop Staff Wrijer public works budget from $126 of the control board. income that they had. If they [the with those in attenda nce carrying Department. Officer ~IC mil.lion to $149 million. In addition, "I think that the proposed budget governmcntl want 10 cul s igns bearing such statements as Brown, a spcci at In both a symbol ic and drastic the pol ice department will receive cuts will have a negative effect on something, they need to cut the "TH ERE IS NO HONOR IN demonstrations and pr led effort to trim D.C.'s budget, the a $7 million budget increase, from the city's school system," said Zoce paychecks of our Congressmen," POLICE MI SCONDUCT" and "The hote I req ue District Control Board voted last $235 million to $242 million. City Bartholomew, a fresh.man Human the Berkeley, Ca. native said. "THE NAACP OPPOSES presence and that's Development major. "Toe kids arc The University of the District or week to strip $19 million from D.C. officials claim that the Police POLICE BRUTALITY" and here." Brown had no Public Schools and over $67.8 Department 's new budget will the ones who will inevitably lose Columbia faces a $2 million dollar the most. Already, there are 100 cut, but that measure is still lending their voices to the chant on I he issue of police . million from the district's allow it to hire at least 60 new of the moment: .. Hey hey, ho Department of Human Services. officers. many kids who are walking around pending. Earlier, Mayor Barry but said, "They [flt guil ln addition to the education and In the midst of all o f these the streets of D.C. when tlieY. need · suggested closing U DC's School ho-Larry Powell has sot to go!" have 1heright 10 hold 1k social •aid cuts, the board ordered budp.et revisions, a city council 10 be in school. The cuts will lead ofTow. A melting pot or civil rights It doesn' t mean that I D.C. Mayor Marion Barry and the decision to cut $3 million from the to more violence and more trouble A S5. l billion budget proposal and grass-roots organizations D.C. City Council to cut their own District's summer youth that we don't need.'' by the D.C. Coun cil has been were represented at the protest, budgets, while the control board employment program has been Six public schools will shut rejected by the control board. ln an including the Gray Panthors, the cut its own $3.5 million budget by reversed. Joyce Ladner, former down this fall, swelling the already attempt to meet the congressional Anti-Defamation League and the 10 percent. interim president of Howard over-crowded school system with ceiling of $4.994 billion for the National Black Po lice However, the board increased University, defended the board's more students in fewer classrooms 1996 fiscal year, the control board Association. The Rev. Jesse funding for the Washington Police ru ling. with fewer teachers. cut total spending by $87 million. Jackson also made an appearance Department and the Department of "Many of these youths rely on "There will be a lot of feistr, The D.C. Council has 15 days to that money to buy school clothing teachers walking around D.C.,' create a plan to implement the cuts. on behalf of his Rainbow Public Works, two key city Coalition. The Bullets hope to work ·m.agic with new nam.e for 1997-98 seasoID h was the wave of protest from Over 500,000 names were agenda. NBA Properticl By Steven Gray area residents who linked the team's submitted by area fans and five merchandising and ar1illi'9 Hilltop Staff Writer original name wit h the surge in finalists were selected by a group or the association, is in thep!IC violent crime that prompted Pollin celebrities, which included, most designing the team•~ nc" l,1-- Residents might say that pro to change the team's name. notably, team members Juwan uni form. Retailers ho·~ basketball in the DistTict will never ''1l1c Bullets have been a very Howard and Chris Webber. merchandise bearing LIit 1 be the same. im1>9rtan1 part or my life," he said. Ultimately, the decision was up logo will hit stores by nell ~; Restaurant After cheering on the Bullets for "In fact, it has been more important 10 the mill ions or fans who voted on over three dec-.ides, Washingtonians than most people know. The Bullets Nevertheless, eve~( their favo rite choice among: the name change, lhe BullctS an are about to enter a new era. came at a time when I'd just lost my Washington Wizards, the Review: -Paolo's Abe Pollio, owner of the local daughter. I was really not in life," he behind an imprcssi"e ir( National Basketball Association sa1c[ Washington Sea Dogs, the crossed two cities and ga,ttlis; franchise, announced last Thursday Pollin continued, "The Washington Express, the a 1978 NBA champ hi! Ristorante that the 33-ycar-old team would be opportunity to buy the Baltimore Washington Stall ions, and the Webber hopes to contimd(Cc changing its name to the Bullets brought me back into life. I Washington Dragons. legacy with the Wizards. n of things that make the guest Washington Wizards. won a world championship with it. Pollin said that he is impressed " I want a champio ~ Bv Jonathan L Wharton pleased:There is always someone "It's someone who can do I have a ring that says ' Buflets' and with the amount of support he has 1he Hilltop Connoisseur with ' Wizards' on it," r to greet you at the door, so we things," Pollin said at the press 'Pollin' on 11(· I'm prepared to give received from area·res1dents on his in television intcrviC\I, • conference. " lt 's magic, decision to change the team's name. . a have a very strong following." that up. If can maybe mal fhe Clintons face new Whitewater charges By Jonathan Wharton in Arkansas. allegations. The report the GAO Even the White House has said Hilltop Staff Wrtter "We recently became aware of will release could be damaging to Whi tewater could have a far statements by or authorized 10 Mr. the Clintons and may affect reaching negative impact. Watkins that arc inconsistent with upcoming elections. President and Mrs. Clinton arc statements he made," said the GAO President Clinton was "Whitewater will be a fact of life facing new charges by Jaw counsel. subpoenaed last week to verify the for the Clintons as long as they are enforcers, Congress and the Federal Watkins said Mrs. Cl inton did firings of his wife Hillary, and her alive," White House spokesman Deposit Insurance Corporation not fire the staff personnel, but a involvement in the real estate Michael McCurry said. His (FDIC) for their possible memo found by accident in the business. political enemies are determined involvement in the Whitewater White House last month, written by Congressional leaders are to ma.kc this an issue." scandal. Mack McClardy, White Hou se pleased that the GAO findings have Last week, th e General Counselor to the president, stated concluded so they can continue Congressional Democrats arc Accounting Office (GAO), the that she participated in the firings. with their hearings on Whitewater. accusing the Republicans, government agency th at The GAO also mterviewcd the [ired "It is essential that the GAO can especially finance chairman Sen. investigates congressional projects, staff as well as others involved in be truthful, and complete," Rep. Alfonzo D'Amato (R-N.Y.), for examined if David Watkins a the incident. Wi lliam Clinger (R-Pcnn.) sa id. wasting time and money on the White House administrator, ,~as The implication is that Mrs. Because of tbe cont roversy Whitewater hearings. lying about the firings at the White Clinton may ha~e fired the staff so surrounding the Clintons House Travel office. The staff they wou ld not implicate her in involvement in Wh itewater, many "This is the longest hearing in workers at the travel office also Whitewater. politicians arc questioning the the history of the United States," worked for Hillary Cl inton at the Pltlldent Clinton faces new charges In Whitewater. Tite counsel assigned Black U.S. chances of Cl inton winn ing m the Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) said. Whitewater real estate development attorney Eric ~folder to the [all presidential election. "Is all of this necessary?" National Lawm.akers question Highlights effectiveness of gift ban law months in prison fo r killing a Jadet rules in model's wolf that was part of a project to The new law requires members But freshman members arc lobbyists have been discussing the murder restore wolves to Yellowstone By Jonathan L Wharton Hilltop Staff Writer of Congress to disclose all items, convinced that the law is doing disclosure requirements at th e National Park. A group of wolves money and gifts with the Clerk of some good. Clerk's meetings. 1jllge ruled that a confession were released in Yellowstone and the House. The lobbyists must "If it is a T-shirt then I wi ll just When Republicans in Congress register with the clerk, as well. The House allows lawmakers to ;lite made by a photogrnphcr Idaho last year as a federal effort send S 10;· said Rep. Lynn Rivers accept girts from their home state's csdolkilling a model before successfully pushed for a law " It ·s so dumb," Rep. Constance to restore the species to the U.S. banning gifts from lobbyists, they Morella (R-Md.) said. "If it 's (D-Mich.), who has already spent organizations as long as it 's of rlll~ to her body cannot be Rockies. , didn't Know how hard it would be personalized, you say 'take it back,' hu ndreds of dollars in gift minimal value. The Senate allows tlipinst him in his murder Chad McKiurick said he to follow. so you wind up paying for it." reimbursements. lawmakers to accept gifts that 'arc i thought the gray wolf that strayed Dinners, lunches and specialty no more than $50 from an 9111,idge Benjamin Aranda out of the park was a wild, banquets also have to be re.corded individual and $100 from an lldll pltotographcr Charles dangerous dog. in members' expense reports. organ ization. ..told police the day he "You don't know what qualifies. "' It's troubling ,ecople," Rep. .ial to Linda Sobek ·s body, Security breach causes When docs a reception become a Gary Ackerman (O-N.Y.) said . dassubscqucnt statements a irport tcnninnl to close meal and fall under this law?" one "People don't know if they arc obtained as a result. legislative assistant asked. breaking the rules. Members are in llilalcc Rep. Pat Danner (R-Mo.) was iiOell!Cd in the trial. a quandary. Many arc asking for After a security guard reported invited to a dinner by TWA airlines ethics committee rulings." ll6iul, who ha~ pleaded not seeing a handgun in a purse that in her district but could not eat her Still, House Republican leaders i!Jwasintcrvicwcd by police passed through a checkpoint, meal. The ethics committee ruled arc satisfied with the results. Rep. t'b. 22 and led them to Phoenix airport's busiest terminal that the dinner invitation opposed Chris Shays (R-Conn.), one of the ll\body. closed. the new rules. lawmakers who proposed the bill, -,:Aranda agreed with The closing delayed thousands "[TWA) thought it was the most said in the end the law will be worth •11torney Mark Werksman of passengers and nights in and ridiculous thing they have ever the trouble. 111dihm"s initial statements out of Sky Harbour International heard of.'' said Danner, whose " In the short run, it becomes a ailltll be heard at the trial. Airport's terminal 4. husband is a TWA pi lot. "I can't be problem, but in the long run it is an :Iii die defendant was never "A security worker at an X-ray more attached to i'WA than I am easy situation to remedy,'' Shays iilirigltts to remain silent machine spotted what looked like now.'' said. "It is a matter of saying we apaicc didn't ha,c an attorney a handgun in a purse,'' an airport Even the Clerk ofth e House and have a federal law that is against Lite uibing the 75 minutes of spokeswoman said. "Before the the Secretary of the Senate arc law for me to accept this gift." running into difficulties. .-g. officer could alert co-workers, the Yet, some said there shou ld be a ·'There arc some very complex limit to the law's requirements. purse and its carrier were gone." things in this law," said Jerry Vans, "There is a line of reason that llltllkr gets six months in assistant to House Clerk Robin ought to be drawn somewhere in all prison Compiled by Janelle Lynelle Rep. Chris Shays (A-Conn) believes the gift ban law will be C1rlc. of this,'' Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D I•Yo11S sentenced to six Thompson worth the trouble in the end. Vans also said hundreds of Ohio) said. Wotorola launches recovery service for radio systems years. more people arc concerned service is provided as an extension recovery service prog_ram i~ based hours a day, 365 days a year. With and then we can be prepared if they t_.. Lynette Thompson about the need for disaster recovery. to a customet's existing Motorola on a commun1cat1on impact just one phone call, a complete cal l. At a time when organizations laii> Staff Wrtter Government entities, insurance service agreement. analysis performed by Motorola network of resources can be everywhere arc concerned about companies and stockholders arc The feature is handy but requires personnel. The analysis identifies accessed qu ickly to respond to each havmg to manage all kinds of atgiac that Howard incrcasin,gl,y______crises, it will be _,stwo-way radio system mandatin~ comforting to lailile to operate in the event emergency because of ~fa~~vcr1r The first step in disaster recovery is to prepare ~~~;a~~~tlieyaa:~ '-bf wndahsm, a tornado. t h c i r supporte~ if (heir tarricane or other natural lllllooirola has the answer to ~r.::1~ i;:d for it. Our opjective is to help our customers ~~~;1~mca~~~: Iliana with its new disaster companies. down." -.Y service, the first ,ilcasive recovery program ~cricc~/ Jr develop their own plan and then we can be lan~OIO~~~:i;~ __,IO IC\lorc two-way radio firms that products sector is 1-kations if ;i disaster do not oneoftheworld's r e c o v e r p----epa----ed• ' • ' It;f the"''J call• leading providers •lti Lane, vice presidpnt and f r o m of analog and \Iii manager or America ·s 1 lllivision of Motorola said ~\fhai~lern -Tony Lane, Vice-President and General ~~,~~'a ~·~rd~~~ ~may be the first program days e ither radioproduc1sand u. kind for rad io never fully systems for ~ions users. recovered or Manager convention a I, 1iiralourgrcatest concerns is went out of shared and private !,_lhose systems up and business within one year. a fee. the equi pment, personnel and customer's critical needs and applications. Based · in ~ Lane said. "Now the)'. With the disaster recovery "The fee depends on the si.zc logistics necessary to bring a restore itscommunicationssystem. Schaumburg, Ill., the sector has tijMolorola's full support 1f service Amcr;ca·sserviccdivision and the complexity of a business's customer's individual system back "The fi rst step in disaster manufacturmg, product design, llrllrikes '' will quickly repair or rcplae:e fix~d system," said Pat Schod, public on line following a disaster. This recovery is to prepare for it,'' Lane sales and service facilities world- lilt hcqucnt earthquakes, equipment and two-w?y radio units relations director for Motorola. information is stored in Motorola's said. "Our 0bJect1ve is to help our wide. ..und floods in the last few damaged by such disasters. The A customer's specific disaster database, ready for quick access 24 customers develop their own plan, Capitol Highlights chanan accused of using racially insensitive tactics no r0!)m for bigotr( in his '·You can do much better than First Lady Hillary Cl inton is said White House advisor George campa1sn. this,"' said David Ellwood of the being investigated for using federal Stcphanopoulos. "It energizes and Prcstclcnt Clinton was outspoken White House task force on Welfare. money for her book tour. sohdifies supporters of the first about the issue and the " You risk too much with this reform It is estimated that Hillary lady and I doubt whether it would conservatives in the GOP. package." Clinton has spent $69,360 traveling change any minds." "No party can tolerate that sort Even the National Minority 10 promote her book about children. of thin* and none of our people AIDS Council (NMAC) is opposed She has been flyi ng around the should, Clinton said. to the planned legislation for country on an Air Force plane. Rep. Waldholtz faces unlikely Last week, Buchanan was Medicaid assistance 10 patients The estimation does not include competition accused of havmg a Ku Klux Klan with AIDS. the time and costs of the protect ion supporter organizmg his campaign. " It jeopardizes the health the Secret Service is providing her. Rep. Enid Greene Waldhollz (R coverage and lives of people with "This security comes at some Utah), the congresswoman whose HIV/AIDS," said NMAC expense to the taxpayer and we husband is bcmg investigated for Governors' Association Plans Government Relations Director regret that, but the Secret Service embezzling $1 million in campaign programs for Congress Miguelina Ma ldonado. "The made a vacuum recommendation. money, is now facing competition governors have fas hioned a and we have to listen to them," said by her former staffer. T he National Governors· proposal that will give them the deputy press secretary for Hillary David Harmer, who was , Association has been on Capitol ability 10 determ ine who is eligible, Chnton Neal Latimore. Waldholtz's campaign manager and I Hill for almost two weeks hold ing what service will be consicfcred, The publishing company, Simon top staff person in her committee hearings and meeting how long the services wi ll l>e and Schuster, will reimburse the congressional office, will run in "Many conservatives will nc;11 with lawmakers to work on provided and what the level of government for about 20 percent of the coming November election. .~~publican eresidential vote fo,r [Gra~m] .~ uc to his strategies for national programs. reimbursement will be." fhc costs. "I'm not/:oing to touch Enid," OC • Blacks, encourages resolution for change ' fundamental. As soon as it is is the reality and we have to change segregation and improve conditions By Jonathan L. Wharton realized that Black Colombians are this," Rodriquez said. "But the fact for Blacks. But, the country still Hilltop Staff Writer family, we will be a strong force." that we are in Washington proves that needs to make improvements. Jorge Ramirez Reyna, president we are going to express ourselves "We are surviving, but we are To many African Americans, of the Black Human Rights and look at the possibilities. We think there," Molina said. "In Argentina, racism is a term that is reserved for Movement in Peru, said Peruvian we can succeed." the historical memory is present, Blacks in the United States. But Blacks are so oppressed they do not In addition to a lack of but racism is trying to erase our those who attended the seminar, understand that they are being opportunities, Blacks in Uruguay Black history. We need to make Status of Blacks in Latin America, oppressed. are struggling to reclaim their more improvements and state our understand that racism is a global "We are fighting an invisible heritage. pressures to move forward." problem. fight," Reyna said. "Once the Black "Bear in mind, there is a total Panelists agreed that Blacks The two-hour seminar hosted by people in Peru realize that there is lack of awareness among Blacks of need education to eliminate racism the International Affairs Center at the problem of racism in our their identity, Rodriquez said. "This throughout the world. Howard University brought to the country, we can start the battle." is a serious problem we must face." "One of the greatest ways to forefront the poor treatment of He added that a major problem Racism is also prevalent in make changes among our people Blacks in South America and Peruvian Blacks face is the lack of Venezuela said Jesus Chucho and let them succeed is through the encouraged resolutions for change. Blacks in political office. Garcia, president of the Foundation power of education," said Gilbert Panelists lead audience members in an open dialogue The president of the Cimarron "Some may not even vote for of Afro-America of Venezuela. Numes Leal, leader of the Black concerning issuees facing the Black community in South Movement in Colombia, Juan de their own brothers or sisters in an Evidence of this is found in the Movements in Brazil. America. Dios Mosquera, said people of election," Reyna said. "Racism has Venezuelan job market and in the Political Science Department South American activists voice Legal communications major African descent should band done such a good job on Blacks that country's immigration laws. chairman Ron Walters, the their struggle for equality and how Davinia Seay said the lecture gave together to conquer racism. they start believing the Black "There is an official racism in moderator if the event, said the "They were trying to divide us they are striving to overcome insight into international issues. candidates are invalid." Venezuela- let's say that," Garcia lecture gave students the chance to racism in South America. and we are trying to reconstruct our In Uruguay, Blacks struggle to said. "Since Venezuela has been in find out about other Black people family- our global Black family," achieve economically, socially and existence, it has been using racism in the Diaspora. "I thought [the symposium] was "The discussion was very de Dias Mosquera said. "In my politically as well, said Romero as a tool to not accept Caribbean "This is truly important," he country, we depend on our Black very enlightening," said Chantenia informative," the freshman said. "It Jorge Rodriquez, president of the residents, particularly Blacks." said. "We have been trying to bring Gay, a senior majoring in Spanish was good for students at Howard. brothers and sisters. We need the African World Organization of However, the situation is not as people of African descent together political and economic solidarity of at Howard. "I was glad to see Almost every country was Uruguay. bleak in Argentina. Lucia Molina, for a long time and this gives Blacks from diiferent movements brothers and sisters to pressure the "There is not one Black a political activist from Santa Fe, Howard the opportunity to do it." represented from South America, politicians in Colombia. That is bring up issues facing our people in businessman or public official. This said Argentina is trying to deal with Students were able to hear Black South America." which made it excellent." An international International eek to focus on perspective International University's cultural diversity "We will take a few minutes to By Ndimyake Mwakalyelye address the audience and also Howard University community must Hilltop Staff Writer address international student International Week 1996 issues on campus," said Gloria Creating a Global Village: Reaching Beyond National In an effort to recognize the Mcfield, vice president of Boundaries diverse cultures on campus, Call (202) 806-7517 for more information assist in Liberian Howard University will host its International Students annual International Week Association. Tentative Schedule beginning Mar. 10. In addition, all international peace effort Under the theme Creating A students will be recognized ***Sunday, Mar. 10*** failed to include all parties in the Global Community: Reaching during the service. Call to Chapel formation of Liberia's new Beyond National Boundaries, A cultural showcase and 11:00 a.m .. , Rankin Chapel event planners say International awards dinner "{ill take place government. The isolationism ***Monday, Mar. 11 *** caused several factions that were Week will focus on bringing Monday, Mar. 11 and feature a unity, understanding and dance exhibition of ensembles International Dance Festival left out to resume fighting. 6:00 p.m .. -8:00 p.m .. , East Ballroom, Blackburn University Center Re-igniting the conflict, the international awareness to from West Africa, Korea and Howard. Performers will present culturally oriented dance acts. A reception ULIMO-J attacked a peacekeeping Spain in the Blackburn Center's will follow. Ticket price: $3 at Cramton Auditorium box office force while it was deploying troops "The focus of International East Ballroom at 6:00 p.m. Week is to promote international for disarmament. "This is the first time this kind ***Tuesday, Mar. 12*** Johnson then sought to remove and cultural awareness here at of event is taking place," said Film Series the University," said Darryl E. the governor of Liberia's National Prudence Layne, president of the 7:00 p.m .. -10:00 p.m .. , Punchout, Blackburn University Center Zeigler, associate director of the Bank, Raleigh Seekie, because ISA, who added that since the Film: TBA Seekie was appointed by the United Office of International Student Services. "Many people take it admission fee is $2, most students Liberation Movement for will be able to afford it. ***Wednesday, Mar. 13*** Democracy in Liberia (ULIMO) for granted how diverse our Presenta1ion The awards dinners will K, a group Johnson said initiated an international community is." "Languages and Career Building" attack against the ULIMO-J Zeigler said Howard has a long commemorate the contributions 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m .. , Hilltop Lounge, Blackburn University Center By Amos Mohammad Sirleaf because the diamond-rich territory and distinguished history of students involved in international A panel of experts will lead a discussion of issues related to the Hilltop Staff Writer that lies within the boundaries of representing international issues have made to Howard. topic. A reception will follow. both groups territories is under students, who now make up 10 "We will be providing Since the signing of last year's ULIMO-J control. percent of the student population. [students with] certificates for Film Series peace accord that called for an end In addition to the fighting Although the week will have the importance of increasing 7:00 p.m .. -10:00 p.m .. , Punchout, Blackburn University Center to a six-year civil war, Liberia has between the ULIMO-K and the an international focus, Zeigler awareness of cultural diversity at Film: TBA ULIMO-J, conflicts have erupted stressed that International Week Howard University," Zeigler said. undergone a traumatic series of ***Thursday, Mar. 14*** events. between several other factions. is not only for international Other events include a series students, but for the entire Cultural Showcase and Awards Dinner Earlier this year, African The existing chaos has many of international films that will be 7:00 p.m .. to 10:00 p.m .. , Ballroom, Blackburn University Center peacekeeping forces were Liberians urging Wilton Howard community. He urges all shown in the Punch Out (located students and faculty to attend the This event features culturally oriented performances, an awards dispatched to evacuate more than Sankawulo, chairman of Liberia's on the ground level of the presentation, and international cuisine. 100 civilians from a port in transitional government, to take upcoming events. The planning of International Blackburn Center) throughout Ticket Price: $5 (students) $10 (non-students) at Cramton southwest Liberia because of action and work toward a the week. They will begin at 7:00 Auditorium box office resolution. Weck has been the result of a p.m. and continue until 10:00 combined effort of faculty, staff ***Friday, Mar. 15*** ' It is important for all Liberians and other student organizations p.m. Students are encouraged to Games Extravaganza to continue to discuss what is and will open with A Call to 4:00 p.m .. -8:00 p.m .. , Recreational Room, Blackburn University Chapel on Mar. 10 at 11 a.m. in look for fliers on campus or listen Center happening in their country... the Andrew Rankin Memorial to WHUR and WHMM for Film: TBA Chapel. further details. attacks by rebel factions who were For the crisis to end, Sankawulo vying for political control. and the rest of the peace keepers acostia Museum exhibit showcases Headed by Roosevelt Johnson, must create a multi-party coalition an ethnic group known as the and share power because the root United Liberation Movement for cause of these civil conflicts must French and Caribbean-music Democracy in Liberia (ULIMO-J) be addressed for the fighting to end. was responsible for attacks that left By itself, no peace accord can solve in culture and artistry as exhibition will By Patricia Hardin hundreds of people fleeing the the age-old conflicts brewing in presenters showcase reggae and come away with Hilltop Staff Writer dancehall from Jamaica, calypso t e capital and neighboring areas. As a .Liberia. h If and soca frotn Trinidad and understanding result of the fighting, Liberian It is important for all Liberians Those who consider streets became littered with bodies to continue to discuss what is konpas direk and zouk from Haiti that the presence .. II themselves music connoisseurs and the French Antilles. of Caribbean of women, children and elderly happening in their country and may want to invest some time people. share their anger and frustration Also on display are a variety of music in the 11 this weekend at the Smithsonian photos, artwork and popular District is a After almost 20 failed attempts over the prolonged civil war that Institute's English and French at peace, a new accord signed in has caused many Liberians to suffer Caribbean recordings, all of result of com Caribbean music exhibit at the which are divided into five mitted Carib Abuja, Liberia last August and die in refugee camps. Anacostia Museum. "f amended accords that were Therefore, the international sections. bean and non The exhibit focuses on the role One section participants may C a rib bean previously signed and set the stage community must support the music plays in maintaining the for the conflict's end. African peacekeeping forces who want to note is the Early Years of people and cultural identity of Caribbean Caribbean Music: 1940s to institutions," Within the Abuja accord, all are working to enforce the peace communities in Washington, warring factions were called to accord and the permanent conflict 1950s, which highlights some of Freeman said. D.C., from the 1940s to present the first places Caribbean music "[Their] efforts cease fire. In addition, the resolution. day. agreement created a six-member In addition, the U.S. should offer emerged. have built "For more than 40 years, The second section, Building a bridges over the council of state and provided for financial assistance and send a English and French Caribbean presidential elections to be held special envoy to Liberia to assist the Caribbean Music Community: boundaries of music in Washington has served 1960 to 1980s, highlights the geography and this August. peace keepers as they work toward as a point of introduction to But despite initiatives by disarmament. history of live performances, language." Caribbean culture for non while Reviving the Vibe: mid- The Anacostia Liberia's peace keepers, an ongoing Caribbean Washingtonians," said genocidal war continues to grip the The writer is a Ph.D. candidate 1980s to the present explores how Museum is Kim Freeman, guest curator at Caribbean music has been located at 1901 nation. in the School of African Studies at the Anacostia Museum. Observers speculate that part of Howard University and is the revitalized. Fort Place S.E. • "Additionally, the music provides The exhibit is one that event Hours of opera the reason for the recent massacres founder of the National Alliance of a means for maintaining a sense :~~~ stems from a lack of effort on the Liberians Abroad for National coordinators say is a "must see," tion are from of connectedness to island not only because the exhibit is 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 Several Caribbean music murals painted by part of each faction to work Reconstruction and Rehabilitation homelands for Caribbean of Liberia. entertaining, but because it is p.m. Admis-sion is Kamah Frank Benjamin will be on display at together. immigrants living in the Initially, when the Abuja peace educational. free and parking is the English and French Caribbean Music metropolitan area." "I hope that visitors to the available. exhibit at the Anacostia Museum. accord was signed last August, it Participants will be immersed THE HILLTOP A7 • ♦ HOWARD UNIVERSITY. UNITED. FOWA· . SUNDAY • DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATURE MARCH 3, 1996 AND PARAPHERNALIA ON SAFETY _(Chapel & Residence Halls). MONDAY - PRESENTATIONS ON SEXUAL · MARCH 4, 1996 ASSAULT AND DATE RAPE (Forum, Blackburn Center; 11:00 A.M. · 1:00 P.M.). : TUESDAY - RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE MARCH S, 1996 (RAD) DEMONSTRATION • (Reading Lounge, Blackburn C Center; 11:00 A.M. • 1:00 P. M.). WEDNESDAY • CANDLE LIGHT RALLY MARCH 6, 1996 (Assemble at the Flag Pole 5:30 P.M.; U.S. Attorney Eric Holder and D.C. Police · Chief Larry Soulsby are invlted) • THURSDAY' • SAFE SPRING FAIR MARCH 7, 1996 (Ground Floor, Blackburn Center; 11:00 A.M. • 3:00 P.M.). ************** ADDITIONAL EVENTS WILL BE HELD IN THE RESIDENCE RALLS DURING THE WEEK,. INCLUDING THE BEGINNING FA VOLUNTARY SIGN OUT FOR SAFETY (SOS) "PILOT ROGRAM. ' ' . ., . 'f THE HILLTOP AS -t==.::.:· ===·---·..,- - 1· - -- MATCH LINE "A" - ----...J. 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I t. oVu 3Nl'I 11 :JJ,Vl" !'l I:! ~ 0 ' e !0 .~ l =~ I q l I i I~ ~ ! ! i I~ , I r j! g\ h ~i I.. co ~ M ' I l I ~ .. I ~ ':0 fr, I i ~ ll, THE HILLTOP A9 · EDITORIAL ~oward celebrates [29th birthday, must' l THE HILLTOP reclaini·its vision Since 1924 ,ldl1 Howard Un iversity celebrates its I 29th Named after the head of the Freedman's provided to us by Congress. This allows the federal govcr_nment to have a huge influence in our University's Gen. Otis Oliver Howard, the University was WE ELCOME YOUR LETTERS AND COMMENTS uch 2, 1867. ilec1s1ons. can be praised for its last 129 years. It can It was never meant for Howard to receive 1tcrilicized and i~provc~. . ~ppropriations forever. We were to gradually become THE HILLTOP ·welcomes your views 011 a11y public issue. Faculty, administrators, staff, students 'Howard, the third president of the University, mdcpe_ndcnt. Howard is not _going to free itself from and alumni are encouraged to sliare their original ideas and opinions. lliJ1'1l f~r his fierce attacks and mass killings of !he grip of Congress overmght. We must devise an We publish only material addressed to 11s. We routinely edit letters for space and correct errors of Amencans. independence plan. The government is already style, spelling and p1111ct11ation. Letters as well as commentaries 11111st be typed and signed, complete with Ibo said he funded the Freedman's Bureau threatening to cut our fu nding. We should tell them we full address and telephone number. f Blacks needed to be looked after. But this don't want their money before they force us off welfare. bas taken his name and made it honorabl.c Despite all of its problems, Howard is stiH a thriving The opinions expressed on tire Editorial Page of THE HILLTOP are solely the views of the Editor CT\'Cr. center for education. Renowned scholar Frederick ial Board, and do not necesS11rily reflect the opi11io11s0/Howard University, its ad111inistratio11, THE HILL few years ago, a report was released thnt Douglass walked this campus. Also Charles Drew, E. TOP Board or the slt1de11ts. Howard pays its administrators more than Franklin Frazier, Carter G. Woodson, Sterling Brown, Ralph Bunche, Locke and many other distinguished Please address letters and comments to: Edltorlal Editor tdloCJls in the area, while the facuhy"s salary is scholars made Howard their home. THE HILLTOP tk ~-est. Along with the lack of endowment We arc sometimes referred to as the "Black 2.251 Sherman Ave. N.W. ~-aro·s collcct,on of distinguished scholars Harvard." Harvard itself though is now trying to build Washington, O.C. 20059 a strong Black department of their own. Newsweek, PHONE: (202) 806-6866 r.cescrcss Wclsing, renowned Black scholar, The Washington Post and many other publications arc · and author of the "Isis Papers;' Mary hai ling Harvard's African American Studies kadofthe U.S. Commission on Civil Right and Department as the "Dream Tham." Chairman Henry ·aam within the last 10 years have left Howard's Louis Gates Jr. has assembled a group of top scholars to teach the handful of Black students who major in thcC11pstone of Negro education, the premiere African Studies at the prestigious university. · ofBlack America and now the "Mecca" of 11-ue, Howard's faculty doesn't enjoy much of the jmlleges, Howard must qualify for those titles. big names that it us!!d to, but we still have quality lilnnfUnivcrsity Mission Statement, adopted by professors who a.re gomg beyond the classroom to serve Id of Trustees in September l 988, states that their people. l THE HILLTOP \Wlfflity shall be dedicated " to the quest for If our mission is "the development of distinguished to human and social problems in the United and compassionate graduates and the quest for ad through out the world." solutions to human and social problems," then that Monica M. Lewis, Editor-in-Chief rsf?! to say that through the development of s hould be our uncompromising agenda. Managing Ed itor students, Howard is on the quest for To be the "Mecca" is to be the center or the But it is different when you have a committee bloodline. We have to be the heart of the Black world. Elsie Theodore nose function is to research the problems of We shouldn't experience a form of-brain drain where folllldand propose and implement solutions. Black America's scholars would rather teach at schools 1wllat we should be discussing on Charter Day. where we constitute less than two percent of the student Donya Matheny, Campus Editor Tina Duncan, Production Coordinator ,di as being the premiere Black institution, we body. Students and professors from across the globe lciK premiere independent institution. which should want to make their pilgrimage at the " Mecca," Natalie Moore, Campus Plus Ed itor Millicent Springs, Production Assistant cart not. More than half of our budget is Howard University. . Rashida Syed, Tumpo Editor Kisha Riggins, Prod uction Assistant David Gaither, Editorial Editor Turri Prettyman, Copy Desk Chief Patricia Hardin, International Editor Leslie Harris, Copy Editor ~edia attacks on Miguel Burke, P ulse Editor Myesha Rodgers.Copy Editor Sadarie Chambliss, Local Editor Nikia Puyol, Photography Editor Janelle Thompson, National Editor Wesley Gordon, Chief Artist Shenikwa S tratford, Business Editor Seba Johnson, Artist rarrakh an's tour Reginald Royston, Health & Fitness Editor · Dennis Freeman, Sports Editor nislead Am.ericans Kirt Rollins, Business Manager Diaspora, especially in the United States. Many quickly J. Lateef Martin, Assistant Business Manager Sahima Choudhury, Advertising Manager lausbeen written and said about Min. Louis condemned Nigerian authorities for the execution. Sharonda Davfs, Office Manager tilal!l'Crthe last six months. After s uccessfully Farrakhan and the delegation met with Ghana W illiam Monroe, Assistant Ad. Manager · the Million Man March, his support from President, Jerry Rawlings and numerous heads ofs tate Allerica was further solidified and White in Africa to get their advise before traveling to Nigeria. bmd it hard to attack him. What Farrakhan and the delegation suggested was Iii-January, Min. Farrakhan, aloni; with a that a team of Black auorneys and leaders investigate ofovet 30 people, including political and the executions and report their fmdings to the world. bdcis, embarked on a "Friendship Tour" 10 This would indeed be belier then blindly accepting the Ein36 days. word of the American government. lillllmtcly, the Black Cand beyond the four co~ners of his cell to degree-there was an institution ofhighe r learning that It's everywh ere high school and earn a busmess degree from vas more concerned with education than with Staie University with a 3.6 GPA. ~ carances. With that, maY,be Howard shou)d spend you want to b e: .. ~ I was upset 10 hear about the unexpected 1f! time in the dug-out being conc~r~ed with what he faced trying to enter a law scho?I others think and worry about practicing what they !fterhis release. No, he did not encounter this preach. . . · b bl · h d llcisa protesters or tough entrance exam~, but Ironically, then 101age ,s pro a y more tarms e IO-called "Mecca'' of higher lcarnmg itself, now by not reaching out to help someon7 who was University. trying 10 help himself, than by turning their backs on Miller, director of admissions at the law_ school h,m. ~ got lcuers from alumni w ho said the_y to give any more money to the school ,f Dr. J,M. Sltflme, Howard alumnus C VLJa VS.A, l.nc. 1995 THE HILLTOP A10 Howard University Bookstore System Notice ATTENTION ' ' ALL STUDENTS! '' :' I ' ' The H. U. Bookstore .'· ' System will begin . 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AS THE ROCKET PLUMMETED TO EARTH I COULD ONLY VVAIT FOR THE INEVITABLE CRASH!!!!! GA LLERY EDITOR • ,'": • e I ;:. • I ••• •• • • • Goocl Enougli thought I was speacial close friend to you But I see I'm like all the others Some thing for you to screw EVEYTI II NG SEEMS LI KE A RACE AT SUNRISE. I GIVE Tl I ANKS FOR ou can't promise to commit ANOTI I ER Cl l t\NCE t least that's what you said ALL DAY LONG. I RACE. ough it seems you'd have no problem I RUN TO DO AS MUCH AS I CAN leeping in my bed BEFO RE THE END. OF T H E DAY. TIIAT IS. on't insult my intellect FOR. AT TIMES I \.YORRY MY M IND'S can see through your game REAP ING o you I'm another body vVANTS TO COME TO PASS ·~ ' 'm just another name I\ FFORE Tl! E SUN SA i LS AVI/AY. ,.;,~.' • SO I RU N • • • f you're looking for a good time • • • AT MOON'S RI SE. IT'S N ICE TO I • hen you're certainly out of luck REFLECT AND SEE I•; have a mind as well as a body !'VE DONE SOMETH ING OF SUH ~(t.'._,,_ . • . ' . 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By Adrienne Carthon her was in March, during lasl year's Davis said 1ha1 her bcl icf in God Hilltop Staff Writer Spring Break," she said. won't allow her to want the man 10 Davis remembers that she could be execulcd. ·'If juslicc prevails, Death is as much a part of life as not celebrate 1he Mill ion Man he'll at least spend lhe rcsl of his life eating; sleeping! and breath ing. But, March because she was trying 10 in jail. I can't say that I wa 111 10 sec ~hen 11 co_mes 111 an untimely fash deal with lhe grief of her cousin's him die, because 1hat's not my right. ion, especially when murder is the death. However, her main concern I do believe he will be punished case, coping with a death is never now is for her cousin's lhree chil I may not sec it, but I don't believe easy. In this high-crime era of gun dren. "They're all going lo need you can just do lhings and gel away related violence, many people have therapy, especially 1be six-year-old, wilh them," she said. lost friends or loved ones to a bu l because she's 1he one who saw it," Like Kenny, Da'Nisha Hairston let. And after the caskets have been Davis said. "When-I think about ii, knows the pain of losing many laid in the ground, the pain still has I s1ar1 crying. I lhi nk of wha1 ii loved ones at once. "That whole to be dealt with. · wou ld be like for my son 10 sec me year was kind of screwed up for me, Derrick Kenny recently lost a get shot.'' because 10 people I knew died friend to a violent crime, but it Violent crimes affect more lhan back-to-back. Every 1wo weeks, wasn't because of a gun. He got into jusl the viclims. "1l er father, he was somebody died," Hairston said. a fight in Beltsvil le, Md., and a guy devastated, because that [wasj his Although most of them did nol die hit him in the head with a hammer only daugh1er. It hi t him lhe hard violen1ly, she remembers ve ry and killed him. Afterwards, the guy est during the holiday season; ii clearly one of those thal did. killed himself,'' said Kenny, a D.C. kind of ripped the whole season While visiting his father in San native. apart. Thal was his only child," Fernando, Calif., Hairston's cousin, He found out on the basketball Davis recalled. Brian, went one block away 10 a 7- court two weeks ago, and it made As far as 1hc man who did 1he 11 convenience siore on his second him reflect oo all the other friends shoaling, he was arres1ed the ncxl night there. After about 20 minuces, he had lost, especially during his day, bul he has not yc1gone to trial. his father got worried and went to sophomo re year. " I had a bad " I lost an uncle in New Jersey in re1race Brian's s1cps. When he got semester,'' said Kenny, senior 1992. He was shot in the head. (The majoring in broadcast journalism. sys1em] look two years to pros "It really hit me kind of hard. After ecute (his killer]. There's said she never had lime 10 and aboul to gradua1e from college the first couple of times. it doesn't no consolation as far reall y grieve for at the age of 21 when he was mur really hit you as hard. It's part of as people being Brian. "I never dered. life.'' punished. It's got 10 grieve He was lasl seen on his way Sharonda Dav is, a junior med almost for each home from work. "He was found ical technology major, still grieves irrcle- per - hanging from a tree in a nice Norlh over her cousin's death in Detroit, son. wesl neighborhood with his hands which occurred two days before the behind his back," recalled Dozier. Million Man March at the hands of The police ruled the hanging a a Black man. suicide, which Dozier fe ll was just She explained the circumstances an a11emp1 10 avoid working on surrounding her cousin's dealb, what seemed like an endless load of which involved a former boyfriend. murder cases at 1he time. "I was "She was seeing him (her thinking aboul being a cop and cousin's killer] for like a month. after that, I decided I didn't wanl 10 She didn't wan1 to sec him for one be a cop anymore. lns1ead ofcom reason or anolhcr, and they ing up wilh a stupid excuse, lhey exchanged words. She was staying could jus1 say, 'We just didn't find with her aunt and the guy busied in who did i1."' with lhree other guys and took her However, the prevailing belief one-year-old baby out of her arms among !hose who knew Dozicr's and pu1 ii on the floor. He maced the brother was that the murderer was six-year-old a nd shol (Davis' peo someone from lhe victim 's drug cousin) in the head." p I e dealing days, seeking revenge. But Because Davis' cousin didn'I you've Each the killer was never found. have insurance, 1hc family had 10 l ost," Unlike Davis and Hairslon, pool !heir resources 10 bury her. For Davis said .. person died out of Dozier had strong feelings about that reason, Davis was not able to " I lhink about the blue,'' she whal he lhought should be done to go 10 1he funeral. "I really couldn't the facl 1ha1 I won'I said . "When I go the perpetracors. "Back then, I believe that it happened. I couldn't see my cousin again; would've killed 1hem and some there's no replacing [her]. If he 10 my great-grand go the funeral because I didn't have mother's house and see a pic more. Bui, now I've left it up to any money. I never even got lo say dies, so wha1? If he goes 10 jail for- ~~;,..:;.:~-~lure, I' m still grieving. There will God," he said. to 1-·11, he be times when you think of some Dozier's fa1her never seemed lo saw an ambulance and Brian layiPg lhing and realize 1hcy're not there." recover from 1hc pain of losing a on lhe ground. Like Davis' fam ily, Hairs1on's child. "It made him slart drinking. Hairston remembers coming family wasn't concerned wi1h what home from a basketball game with I guess that was his way of trying happened 10 1be boys lhat shol DOI 10 think aboul ii," he said. her family and receiving a mes Brian. "No one cared. Even though sage on her answering machine tha1 Those thal lhe viclims lefl these people took his life, !here was her cousin was in the hospital. behind have advice for !hose lhat a reason why God went ahead and may be grieving over a loved one "When we gol !here, lhe nurses took him. We were happy when were out there telling (1he fam ily] who's life was snuffed out unex (the police) fo und them, but we he didn't make ii lhrough surgery," pectedly. "When you lose some wcren'I in court 1rying io make sure one, you have to remember !hat she said. Hairston'scousin had been thi:y died. God will work ii out," she shot in the head and lhe surgery had everything happens for a reason said. been an allempt 10 remove a float and they're in a beller place," Hair D.C. native Tori Dozier lost his s1on said . ing bullet. bro1her in 1988 when the Dis1rict Davis said 1ha1 lhe grieving "He was not a gang member. was sti ll considered the crime cap Some Hispanic gang member did a process is 1he key 10 moving on. ilal of lhe world. At lhe age of 15, drive-by. They had been doing ii on Dozier's brother was a drug dealer "People try to suppress their feel a regular basis. (The pol ice] caught who was sho1 and crippled for life. ings and !hat's reall y unheallhy. You them lhe nexl week," Hairslon said. That experience promp1ed him to definilely have to go lhrough the Four juveniles were arreslcd in con refocus his life. grieving process," she said. neclion with the shoocing and all "I didn'I condone his selling According to Dozier, lime is four were foun d guilly of the drugs. So, I guess his getting sho1 whal eases the pain of grief. "Time charges broughl against them. was a blessing in disguise," Dozier docs heal the wounds. You may Because of all lhe people she said. lose a person, but you never lose the knew thal died 1ha1 year, Hairston Dozicr's bro1her was engaged memories," he said. Reflections: The Death of m.y Friend the lasl day of cl asses, before the criminals proceeded to flee lhe she went 10 all leng1hs and means lhe mor1ician had a11emp1ed lo By Donovan Griffin Mardi Gras holiday, Miguel and I scene in various direc1ions. One of to find oul the lruc cause of his sud cover up bullet boles in his head. I hung out al lhe mall afler school the males jumped into a shallow den and unexpected death. She sus Hilltop Staff Writer and then made arrangements lo pond in 1hc fronc of lhe apartment pec1ed that the White officers, dri knew him well and I could tc.11 !here meet al a parade lhe next day. building. Another was shot in 1be ven by racism, had murdered her was somelh ing peculiar about his M~i uel and I haled each 01her all leg by a police officer, and the olhcr son. The pond was inspecled, and throu middle school. But despite The next day, we had a ho_use face. There appeared to be a deep 1 fi lled wilh guests fo r the Carmval one escaped ..." was discovered 10 be only three feel gash in his head. These and other ,111 0 lhe t0rmen1ing and the end weekend. My family and I were lis Miguel was lhe one who jumped deep. Miguel was 5'7". Yet, even less "yo' mama" jo~es ~ve became lening to the weather report; when into 1he lagoon. The police tol ftom the Bibk John3:16 '~I love them all.'' Jesus Christ died on the cross for the sins ofall people-every person in the whole world. Thar's because God loves all people. tie likes variety. 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Urban Gear SJ>ecializcs in mnucn11al leaders such as George 1l:achcrs] arc all individuals bu1we names su~h as Nappy Gear, Mecca, Wash ingto n a nd John Quincy believe in the sam e c~mmon Karl Kam and Versace, 10 name a Adams m lhc 1800s were "slave things," he said. few. lraders ~nd slave murderers." This By lhe year 2000, the Tun1on Having recc111l y moved from me ~1 alt1y,_ W ise believes, has N.J., nalive plans lo write a book New York, Clarice said ii was carried on 11110 lhis century. abou1 African-American difficu ll 10 find New York style • be1rayed by former homies and ~ rollercoaster ride ofs nappy one ctions on Eazy-E: the gangsta' rap guru By Miguel Burke and TaNehlsl being shol and incarcerated. hners, or as one person says, "The Coates As impressive as it may sound album is one big punchli ne." This Hilltop Music Critics the tis1ener will not be able 10 lake slatement is indica1ive of the Yel la and MC Ren. N.W.A. crea1ed thing [raJ>l Iasis, its defin ilely 27 full-lenglh songs aboul either the s tyle of hip-hop now known as because o(Eazy-E lhat we made album's biggest drawback: The 8/lertlne A. Hughes "gangs1a' rap" and q uickly "thug life" or being a player. rcpclilive snappy pallcr becomes Hllq) Slaff Wrtter a ripple in lhe industry." The Fugees- "The Score" Of the l\vo-disc collection, lhe became a household name. Aller II has been atmos1 a year now tired afler about the fourlb cul. N. W. A.'s breakup in 1991 1hat since the hip-hop mduslry (Ruffbouse/Columbi.a) second disc is 1he belier one, as the Mad Skillz produces at least one came as a result of inner lurmoil mourned the dealh of Eric Wrighl. production is more solid overall, bu1 phal line on each cul, but has a mo ng group members, each Having seven children by six Lei's get straight 10 lhe point the few bomb cuts on disc one are trouble producing whole songs thal member of N".W.A. began doing di fferent women, Eazy E lived here. The Fugees have made one of beuer 1han au of 1hose of disc 2. are ll rically tight He has neither his own thing. the grea1est comebacks in hip-hop Lis1eo 10 someone clse·s before you GZA:s abili1y to paint pictures, Nas' In e ig h1 years, Eazy-E whal some may consider a promiscuous life, which led him 10 history wilh their new album "The buy ii 10 sec if you like ii- $20 gifl for the unexpected, or Me1hod produced or helped to produce bones fo r a CD is a lot of money 10 over 10 albu ms?. including "Eazy his dealh from AJDS. Score." You will have a hard time Man's intoxicaling flow. Duz II,'' and ' lls On Dr. Dre: "Yeah, I was a brolher on lhc finding any other a.rlist whose debul shell out fo r something tha1 you Instead, Mad Skillz strikes you 187um Killa.'' s1ree1s of Complon doing a lot of album and second album cxhibi1 find oul wasn't worth it when you as a boxer who constantly looks fo r lhings mos1 people such a difference in quality. gel it borne. -MB 1hc knock-out punch, mslead of look down on- bul Hip-bop fans knew 1bere was Grade: B- patiently working on lhe listener ii did pay off," Eazy polential in lhe group.especially in Phat1es1 Cuts: "Ambi1ionzAzA with verbal jabs and hooks. Still, E staled in one of his the lyrically po1en1 Lauryn Hill. Ridah," "Got My Mind Made Up," whe-o he bits wi1h a line, he hi1s. final messages 10 lhc However, this new album lakes lhe "I Ain'1 Mad Al Cha," "No More Case and point "Straight off o( public. [I] got [my] Fu¥.ees to the next level. Pain,'' "Wonda Why They Call U pu nchline avenue, metaphor message across big 'The Score" really has only one B- h," "When We Ride." and metropolis/I'm shockin' MCs like · time." drawback and that is 1he corny, "Picture Me Rollin" secin' 1heir Grandmamma topless." In an effo rt to somelimes nonsensica l lyrics of Mad-Skillz is no1 somebody cope with his jl) ness Praz. Yet, Lauryn and Wycl iff mosl MCs a.re trying 10 freestyle and se1tle down, manage 10 compensate for him. The Dark Sun Riders featuring against in a dark aUcy, bul be need~ Eazy-E got married album contains plenty of disses 10 Brother J· "Seeds of Evolution" 10 expand his lyrical repetoire on Mar. 14, 1995. go around for wack M's who sell on (Island) before he can take ii to the next He died Mar. 26, 1he basi5 of how many people 1hey level. -TC 1995. The good news is tha1 X-Clan Grade: C In remembrance claim lhey can kill or women lhcy can slap. Lauryn sums ii up like has been somewha1 reincarnated. Phattest Cuts: "The Nod Factor," of a man 1ha1helped The bad news is it 's just nol the 10 reshape the rap this: "While you imitating Al "Move Y.1 Body,'' "X-'Jra Abs1rac1" induslry wilh a Capone/I be Nina Simone/And same. In this day and time, if you unique style all his defecating on your microphone.'' • aren't parl of the Wu or on the rosier own, Eazx's reign rrc at Dea1h Row Records, lberc is a Totul will not be forgollen, Grade: A chance tha1 yo1,1 won't make an (Bad Boy/Arista) As DJ Vella pul it in the as Rulhless/Priority Records has Phatlest Cuts: Too many 10 name impact on lhe targel audience. memo ri al included on the CD currenllv released a compilation of Sadly enough, Ibis is 1he case here. This is an example of a group iackcl of 1he me mo ria l CD Eazy E's tracks on "Slr8 OffTha' While Brnther J continues to that will sucker punch everyone. ' 'Eternal E": " I must say, ii is 31 S1rcetz of Mulhaphu** *in' 2Pac- "All Eyez On-Me" stay on poi11 t with his lyrical Instead of focusing on the quality of shorl years. He had a fl/1 1 life hhe Compton" and "Elernal E.'' (Death Row/lnterscope) delivery, the mai n thing thal's their voices and production, people probably did more 1~111gs I an In addi1ion, Rulhless/Priority missing from "Seeds ofEvolu1ion" will focus on the dancefloor-climate people do ma whole hfe11mc, 80 a.re lhe beals that took you to the years or somelhin'. He did a lot. I Records will soon release Eazy This is probably one of the most bea ts in their son,ss, guest musl say, he had fun." E's pending rap projecl which is a /lJllicipated albums lhal will come East "blacl."Wards.'' appearances from the hkes of Da Said fo rmer N.W.A. member colleclion of70 songs featuri ng a 0~1 l~ts year, yet it's sad 10 say tha1 However, lhc lyrical conlenl and Brat and The No1orious B.I.G ., and Ice Cube, "He [Eazy-E] changc_d diverse range of rap and rock Ibis 1s ano1hcr album 1ha1 fails to ideas tha1 this album spews forth 1heir silver jacket, black leather, 1hc music industry. As long as this ar1is1s. live up lo the hype or match the last are slill 100 complex 10 dismiss as "Bad Girl" image. album. · being wack. It is good to see tha1 Hooeslly, this is a CD that you The good news is that it is stiU a Bro. J has kepi bis s1yle and 10 wiJI be able to leave out of your good afbum. The vast number of know thal Blackwatch is s1ill alive. colleclion because of the voca\ n drama 'City Hall' lives up to expeqtations special appearances by guesl artists Although the album does take some discord which becomes evident such as Tha Dogg Pound, Method lime to adjust 10, it does have ii 's from the first fow notes of every porlray any characler and make il work. Man, Redman, E-40 and The Click, moments. If you believe 1ha1 song, and also because of lhc lack By Adrian Terry While John Cusack is nol as accomplished an ac1or Rappin' 4: fay, Outlaw lmmortalz Afrocentric lyrics did not go out oforiginal production. , Hilltop Staff writer as Pacino, he slill manages 10 lighl up 1hc screen wilh (formerly Thug Life), Snoop when Public Enemy submerged, Perhaps people will pro1est and ilc_ligh1s wcn1 down in 1hc thea1er, people his portrayal of 1he dcpuly mayor. Doggy Dagg and 1:1a1c Dogg give 1hen check lhis album out. Bui if dcrnand Ilia! R&B groups make 1ly 10 sec 1hc mov ie which some critics Meanwhile, Bridge! Fonda, who is no s1ranger 10 the album personaltly. you want lhe total package: beats, their own music inslead of singin!\ lbc bcs1 drama of 1996. the big screen, brings energy 10 her role as a lawyer in. However, the main problem wilh rhymes, CIC., then JUSt look al the over tired samples such as George II," fca1uri ng Al Pacino, John Cusack, lhe movie. lhe album is 1ha1 the production album cover in lhe store and keep Clinton's "Aiomic Dog" and James lliuda and Danny Aiello, made lhe wall very Also con1ribu1ing lo the slar power of lhc casl, sounds rushed. Most ot the songs wondering what "Seeds of Brown's "The Big Payback." The movie will have you oul of your seal Danny Aiello successfu lly por1rays a, ~ob boss ~ ~o have slrong lyrics, bu t the Evolu tion" sounds like. Allbough lhe IWO songs t.,gure ou1 wha1 is going on in lhc Mayor's is responsible for many of lhe movies an1ago111s11c roduction is not always up to par Grade: C- produced by Raphael Saddiq and -"'!fl!hcmurdcr of a police officer and ~ h1 1cal ac1ivi tics. wilh the exception of a few cuts by Pha11es1 Cuts: "Dark Sun the remix of "No One Else" (only ~ is a microcosm of many of the ac11v1 11es The cas1.of "Cil).' Hall'.' seems 10 b!end perfeclly and at Nigga Daz, Mike Mosely and Riders" and "The Revival" available as a bonus track on the II Ill ci1y hall. 1heir chemistry will exc11c you. Pacino, lhe leader of SD.J. Pooh). Furth ermore, it CD) help 0111, they will not stop the Award winner Pacino shows his 1alcn1s 1hc pack, can work wi1h anybody and make you rush continues 10 divide the nation in the Mad Skillz. "From Where'!?" ship from plummeting to a watery •lbi: major of New York. Wilh his power in 10 1he 1hea1cr 10 see 1he wor~ 1hat he has completed. ludicrous civil war IhaI rages wilhin (Big Bent/Atlantic) death. Save your toot! -MB ~ ge1s involved wilh murder, bribery, and The movie also has an emo110nal scene and you w,11 !lip-bop. Plenty of references are Grade: D- ~gh he is not ac1ing in 1he role of a need a tissue 10 wipe away your lears. made abou1 many of the incidenls For an MC of tremendous talcn1, Phallesl Cuts: "No One Else" 1'cino s1i11 shows his audience 1hat he can Grade: A· · leading to 2Pac's feelings of being Mad Skillz's debut album is.a so- remix and "Kissing You" THE HILLTOP Mareht, B4 ANYONE STU DENT SWIMSUIT INTERESTED lN A TRAVEL OOO's of One-Pieces, Bikinis, Push-Ups, Thongs & JOURNALISM CAREER London ...... $369 The Paris...... 344 Bikini Sh~ NEEDS To CHECK Frankfurt ...... 474 lNToAN Rome ...... S04 INSTITUTION. 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Office of Student Activities, Blackburn Center. Deadline is March 11, 1996, 5:00 pm Interviews will be held on Thursday, March 14, 1996 THE HILLTOP B8 ~ff &FITNESS Poor health practices may be linked to high diabetes rate in the Black coininunity 1ype I diabetes (juvenile Williams said 'fype II is also Symptoms of diabetes may in oxygen, huge amo Dr. James Gavin, director of the water is lost, causing onset diabetes) is characterized prevalent in the Hispanic and include such as itchy skin, American Diabetes thirst and hunger and the by Jost or non-existent insulin Native American communities. frequent urination, excessive Association's African American water dehydrates brain · By Cristel Williams production. Doctors advise taking the thirst, extreme hunger, weight Program education campaign: Without medical a Hilltop Staff Writer Diabetes is a disease that is 1ype II diabetes (adult-oriset time to exercise and maintain a loss, irritability, weakness and individuals can go into a characterized by an imbalance diabetes) happens when the healthy weight, as well as fatigue, nausea, vomiting and in blood-sugar levels in the body. pancreas is able to manufacture staying aware of classic blurred vision should be and death is possible. One o u1 of 10 African Sugar or glucose supplies reported to a doctor immediately diabetes patients lose r Americans in the United States energy to the cells through The one thing we can do is and regular screening for resuh of the disease. has diabetes. One out of four insulin metabolism. diabetes can prevent Although diabetes African American women in the Nearly 40 percent of African control our weight and unnecessary damage, Dr. genetically passed, ma" United States over age 55 is Americans are overweight and • Williams said. a good diet may work 10 afflicted with !his disease. 50 percent of African American exercise. For those who have diabetes, the disease. Physicians say par! of lhe women have a weight problem. monitoring blood pressure and "The one 1hing we en reason that this disease aifects "1ype II diabetes is a genetic -Dr. James Williams, cholesterol levels can also help control our weight and !he African American disease, but it's related to excess keep the disease at bay. Dr. Williams said. "Stay community in such large weight," Dr. James Williams, a Howard University phsycian If diabetes is not treated or numbers may be lifestyle and detected, the body reaches a the fast food joints and physician at Howard University what your body's trying diet. symptoms of diabetes as state of diabetic shock, the brain said. "Most African Americans some insulin, but not enough to you." . "This is a problem we can have Type II diabetes." satisfy the body's needs. preventative measures. begins to Jose its ability to take beal and it's time to begin," said Hypertension inay be **Weekly Recipe** reduced by healthy Taco Salad 1 package of taco seasoning because their diets and daily Brown suggests supplementing pressure in the circulatory system. By Cristel Williams activities can cause high blood healthy eating with physical fitness. Researchers found that the blood 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey HiUtop Staff Writer pressure later." "I would recom mend regular pressure of this group decreased 1 cup cheddar cheese According to the Pfizer U.S. exercise for lower blood pressure," much more significantly as Pharmaceutical Group, a simple Brown said. By limiting alcohol compared with individuals who 1 bag corn chips and nicotine intake, one reduces For three generations, and painless blood pressure used only medication to decrease · 1 tomato hypertension has run in Jamiylah screening can provide early blood pressure risks, Brown added. their diastolic pressure. Brown's fam ily. detection and therapy that can "Smoking damages the heart 1 bottle of salsa " My grandmother died of Researchers from th e Pfizer hypertension," said Brown, a Group warn high risk individuals to a head of lettuce sophomore physical therapy major. By limiting alcohol and nicotine keep mindful of their lifestyle as "My aunts and my great aunt all hypertension, untreated, can have it now. Fortunately my mother intake, one reduces blood pressure damage blood vessels without 1. Begin to cook ground meat in large skill ana-1 don't have it. I feel very suffers even being aware of it. lucky." risks. Damaged blood v=ls can lead 2. Add seasoning packet t o meat and conti Hypertension, also called high to further cardiovascular t o brown until you are satisfied with the blood pressure, is a disease that -Jamiylah Brown, physical complications such as heart attack, affects millions of people each year. stroke or kidney disease. taste. Hypertension occurs when therapy student blood cannot flow easily through Jamiylah Brown said she and 3. Put desired amount of meat on your plat her mother have learned from their the body because of narrowed 4. Sprinkle cheese on t he meat. blood vessels. When blood vessels prevent the hereditary ailment. and blood vessels and drinking can family tragedies and therefore seek are narrowed, pressure increases to Also, limiting salt intake and raise blood pressure. Cutting them to maintain healthy lifestyles and 5. Put in microwave for 45 seconds. keep the blood flowing. Consistent avoidi ng high fat foods such as from your diet is the best way to stable blood pressures. increased pressure rates cause what bacon and ice cream can seriously keep blood pressure stable." Brown gets checked two to three 6. Remove from microwave is commonly known as high blood reduce th e risks of high blood At times medication may be the times a year fo r potential problems. . 7. Shred desired amount of lettuce. pressure. pressure. onl y way to reduce high blood "Young people don't think about "Hypertension really affects the People with diets high in fa t and pressure. A. study published in the health maintenance," said Brown. 7. Place lettuce on plat e and top with mea black community because of those overweight run serious risk of New England Journal of Medicine lifestyle and diet," said Judith developing high blood pressure. in 1995 revea led that exercise "It 's important 10 remember that the salsa, tomatoes and chips. way you treat your body day to day Brown a nurse at Howard The heart must work a 101 harder to coupled with medication in patients University Hospital. "Young blacks pump blood throughout the body in with severe hypertension now, will affect how it treats you need to be concerned about it individuals who are overweight. significantly reduced diastolic later." Medical experts give tips on curing shoulder pain shoulder injury occurs when increase workout as shoulder heals muscles surrounding the rotator but do not 10 stress the shoulder cuff become stressed and overused. beyond injury capabilities. By Regjnold Royston This injury happens most often Stress Hilltop Staff Writer in sports such as swimming and Avoid activities that can stress baseball, but also occurs when injuries outside of sports. Heavy people who are usually inactive bookbags, backpacks and When star Washington Bullet take on strenuous tasks. briefcases can all aggravate forward Chris Webber was benched People who experience chronic shoulder injuries. because of an aggravated a shoulder shoulder pain should seek doctor's Stretching injury in an NBA game last month, attention to prevent long-term Extra stretching before and after health professionals and athletic problems. workouts can lessen the pain of the trainers began 10 talk about the Mere arc some common injury and loosen muscle stiffness. vulnerable body joint in the methods to relieve shoulder pa.in Trainers should be able to shoulder. and start therapy that can prevent recommend some specific The shoulder is composed of a long term damage: stretches. ball-in-socket joint, three hinged Pa.in Relief Strengthening joints and a complex network of When working out with a Avoid usihg weights and ligaments and muscles attached 10 strained shoulder, remember to ice concentrate on repetition of _,..ht\ rotator cuff. painful areas 15 minutes after each movements and agility 10 increase Injury 10 its complex structure workout and before bed. Aspirin or movement and agility of the have plagued at hletes in a wide other anti-inflammatory drugs can shoulder muscle. If the exercise range of sports from tennis, golf, reduce pain and swelling. becomes painful, stop so that the . and baseball to basketball and \ Work out precautions injury is not irritated. Avoid taking swimming. Poor technique often leads 10 anti-inflammatory medicine Shoulder dislocation -such as developmental injuries. Whatever because it can mask pain during the injury Webber sustained - \ the sport, practice correct positions workouts. .. happens when the ball pops out of and swings where the shoulder may the joint, usually tearing ligaments, come into primary use. Have Information supplied by an Of all the numbers you know which leaves the joint susceptible to coaches and trainers check fo rm article written by Alvin R. Loosli re-sustaining damage regardless of and alter workouts to lower levels M.D., and June Quick RPT, ATC, in by heart, do you know the numberS healing. giving joints and muscles enough the The Physician and Sports However, the most common time to adjust to pain. Gradually Medicine. important to your heart? Does your child cough a lot 1 _ls he often shon of breath? Or does he wheeze a lot, especially Do you know at ntg~t or after runnmg? If so, see a docmr. Your child might have asthma. And he shouldn t be usmg his energy Just to catch his breath. He needs all he has just to be a kid. your cholesterol numbers? ~ easier. Ask your doctor if it's asthma. There dre di~erent levels ol 900d dnd b.,d cholesterol in dll of us. To help reduce your risk of hedrt dimse, National As~hma Educat_ion and Prevention Program it's importdnt lo know what your levels dre. You should st.lrt by findin9 out your tot.ii chol~terol numbei dnd . . Nauonal Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Nauonal lnsmmes of Health; Public Health Service; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. HDL or •9ood" chol~terol number. So see your doctor. For more inlormdtion, cdll 1-800.575-WELL. Ndtiondl Cholesterol Education Progrdm N1tlon,1 HH.n. luno, IM 8IOOcl ln$liM•: Nlllonal lritlirutes of Hnftfl_ ; Public Huttn Sffvlc.t: u.s. 0.l)lrtrntni ol Heaktl ano Human S.Met1.. . THE HILLTOP B9 HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOWARD UNJVERSTTY GENERAL ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM; TO: ALL CANDIDATES AND STUDENTS FROM: Yvette A. Pryor, Chairperson ff( General Assembly Elections Commillee SUBJECT: Changes in Elections Schedule DATE: March I , 1996 . . It is the consensus of the General Assembly Elections Committee that the goal of producing an efficient, well-organized elections process would be best met by delaying the first election date until Monday March 11, 1996. The new date for the runoff election will be Monday, March 18, 1996. Al l other specifications for the voting process will remain the same. We encourage you to participate as much as possible in the remaining events of the elections G season and trust that we will all take this opportunity to use the power we have as students of Howard University by voling. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. -A E C • Are you tired of organizations claiming to be about community service and don't do ythi ~ Would you like to be part of a organization that is committed to community service: regiona~, nationally and globally? Are you interested in giving back to your community? Would you like to travel regionally to conferences about community service? • Would you like to network with corporate executives who share the same values of community"' ♦ service? Would you like to be eligible for a $1000 scholarship? Then come be part of the ci rcle, Circle K International. Circle K is a national community service organization with over 90,000 members. Circle K is a subsidiary of Kiwanis International. HELP GET CIRCLE. K STAR~D AT THE MECCA WHEN:March 8, 1996 WHERE: Blackburn Center, Rm 148 ♦ TIME:4:00p.m. ♦ ct Yvette at 806-7008 for more information ♦ ♦ + ♦ B10 THE HILLTOP 1996 SUMMER SESSION I AND n RSG,ISTRATION If you are a continuing student and plan to attend the 1996 Howard University Summer Session(s), you may re~erve your class(es) via touch-tone telephone (DISC) at (202) 8'06-4537 between April 29, 1996 and May 10, 1996. Summer 1996 Registration will also be offered as indicated below: Session I: May IS - June 22 Session ll: June 2S - August 3 Registration: May 13 and 14 Registration: June 24 Classes begin: May 15 Classes begin: June 2S · FALL 1996 MANDATORY REGIS'l'l • APRIL 1-12, 1996 ADDRESS UPDA11'6S All students whose ID numbers appear below must report immediately to the Office of Records and Articulation (Administration Building, Room 105) to update address information. Informatio11 must be updated by close of business, Friday, March 21, 1996. 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118504 120054 120746 121332 953616 070764 080444 086728 092466 053044 097580 103322 107721 112804 115425 118519 120058 120767 121333 070866 080858 086732 092503 0532 14 092557 097606 103355 107739 112838 115432 11 8520 120143 120769 121334 053462 070921 081004 086783 086784 092636 097614 103889 107765 112867 115434 118542 120150 120776 121336 053652 070930 081094 086786 092692 097669 103893 107780 112869 1'15444 118562 120172 120779 121341 054063 07 1384 081126 086927 09270 1 097703 103915 107791 112923 115468 11 8622 120179 120801 121347 054309 07 1415 08 11 85 087042 092711 097714 103942 107892 113010 115480 118626 120184 120832 121349 054498 071586 081228 087058 092747 097769 104001 107941 11 3014 115698 11 8668 120197 120835 121351 054693 071587 08 1234 • THE HILLTOP B12 HILLTOPICS all u1 il i1 ies included, recently All HILLTOPICS are due, paid in BETA Chapter '·The Ministers of Transition" remodel. close 10 campus. Call fu ll , 1he Monday before publica ante : tu cnts. ose March 15th Ronnie (202) 581-6814 or page tion. Announcements by campus 8-100 pounds. New metabolism Gu,1ran1eed 10 be the Party of the @ {202) 788- I358 organizat ions for meet ings, semi , breakthrough. I losl JO pounds in ear a tee Year! HELP WAN'l'ED Some people and groups don't nars or non-profit events arc free [[ you're mtercsied m showcasmg 12 days. Doctor recommended. for 10 words or less and $1 for I he Airs & Sciences Senior Class realize the significance of an your 1alen1--ac1ing in a profession Guaranteed resulls. $35 cost Free every adcli1iona l fi ve words. Cam will be selling Class o( 1996 T in1ellcc1ual brother and can'I see al graduate student's short fil m, gift. 1-800-820-8503. pus announcements for profit are Shirls for $10.00 in the A&S lhe knowledge and wisdom a $ Treasure Productions wants ary ay ro ucts : 1 e est charged as individuals. lndividu• office in Blackburn s1arling March person like you have. Use these YOU! Con1ac1 Angeline Pinckney selling brand of facial skin care als advertising for the purpose of 4th. Any questions contacl Sean al events that occur as a stepping @ (202) 745-2599. and color cosmetics in America. announcing a service, buying or (301) 565-0595. stone. Siar. l·uli, 11 your dreams oi Non-comedogenic products. selling are charged SS for the firsl NSBE Raiile Be a Much Love Jersey Fame, Fortune & Creativity as a Clinically 1es1ed for sensitive skin. 20 words and $1 for every addi Isl prize 2 bullets tickets a 1 1 oss, m gom~ 10 nuss Singer/Vocalist. We are searching Call today for your FREE tional five words.Local companies 2nd prize Bullets hat your big olc' bull oul 'dere on dn for 2 female siogcr/vocalisls, PACIAL. Pal (703) 660-3430. are charged S 10 for the firs I 20 Tickets $1.00 RafJle Held March 6 b-bnll court 18-23, I Afro-American and I prese.nl$ words and $2 for every five words (202) 806-4840 CAPCITY Love ya, Donovan I here w,11 be a meetrng oi all Caucasian . Call for more thereafter. Personal ads arc $2 for Negro League Collections " c 100 o usmess community outreach volunteers in information aboul this sensational the first IO words and $ I for every World's fi nest Caps. Fashion Show additional five words. Color HIii• Blackburn Forum on Wed., Feb. opportunity. Call (301) 735-1911. 1996 March 2, Saturday •• On ly extremely serious Coll 202-722-0701 or rnpics arc un addil ional $2. 28 al 4pm. Cramlon Aud. appliC,\0IS need apply. 1-800-223-8250 ANNO0NCEMEN L'S RSA Dress 10 Impress Calvary Shelter needs Ill enls, acu ty, 1a uBIOul'l'V presents NVCOELE: Haitian Student Associat ion Special Guest Mandatory General body meeting, evening/overn ight volunteers 10 Top prices paid for used and a Natural Hair Showcase. Saturday unwanted Toxlbooks with resale "La 'tee(" all upcoming events will be help supervise homeless women's March 9th in Blackburn Cenle'r value. Call TAJ book service for USIIOC discussed. Today 3-1-96 in sheller. Call Laura 202-783-6651. Auditorium. First show-3pm, Sec ore information @ 202-722-0701 Lighten up kid life is jusl begin- Blackburn room 142. NEEDED: 12, MALE, 12 ond show- 7pm. For more info or l-800-223-8250 ning 10 unravel for you ...... you call: (202) 829-6832/ (202) 667- l'hc Homecom rng Policy Board FEMALE MODELS FOR 1996- 97 UNIVERSITY CALENDER. will be alright. 2702 would like 10 congratulate 1he t e ·· a1nan rew Com mg March 15 1996 Homecoming Chairperson CALL DARRYL AT FLAVAMIX PRODUCTIONS: 301-335-5538 Thanks for coming oul two week's Spring 1991 Nicola Claggeu and the 1996 ago-- through rain, sleel and 'l(i1or-Counsclors are needed tor a A-Phi-A Bela Chapter Homecoming Treasurer Talicia snow.. . The Prez 5th Ann iversary Party Stafford. six week resident ial program. Junior, Senior or Graduate students ase !l's ON! NSBE Nauonal Conven11on H's a Haitian Thing so why. you're Bela Kappa Ch, will meei, Mon March 27-31 Nashville, TN with proficiency in English, Math Science, or Spanish. 2.00 or higher 1ripping Bro know your roots. day, March 4th al 5pm, UGL. S255 per s1uden1 oe NCNW General Body Meeting (202) 806-4840 GPA. Sl,500 plus room and board. Applications available: Howard arry M e! You won't have lo work March 4th al 5:30pm in Room Congra1ula11ons 10 N,cola and you can have a girlfriend! 148/50 in 1hc Blackburn Center. Claggeu and Thlicia Stafford the University Upward Bound Program, Rm. B-10 C1rnegie . Montgomery County Hillary ln1crcs1ed in Math'/ 1996 Homecoming Chairperson acarom ne oc Join HU 's Math Club. and Treasurer. Building. ORBAN AFFAIRS/ Bull Munch Grimaldi Man says: Every Monday @4:00p.m. l'ExAS CLUB MEEIING Black• Toni Turner can't gel no thinner! ASB B room 213. burn Rm. 148 Wed . March 6 al COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP Bunny Girl Rt!'EN I ION: 6:30pm. o 1c e e, THE GENTLEMAN OF DREW I he Aa,11an S1uden1 Assocrn 11on National nonprofit dedicated 10 increasing financial srevicc indus Gossip. So many people gossip a1 SOCIAL CLUB MEMBERS will be sponsoring FREE income oward. I do understand why they : General Body Meeting tax filing sessions on Sal. & Sun. try inves1men1 in disadvantaged ,_ March 9, I 996 March 2nd & 3rd. Please call neighborhoods seeks hardworking You Will Not Want to Miss This 319-0886 for more info. undergraduate or graduate student A11cn11on: SC Club mee11ng for internship (March-May). TOTAL HAiR CARE One!! , w, ove you I rou Fu'l'uRLl PERFECI' Tuesday March 5, I 996 Douglas Participate in work program of thick and thin • Sob Story By PRODUCTIONS & lhe S'D'.TE Hall Rm. 205 al 7:00pm. high-profile local events involving oyce yn OFTHEUNION Ai teN I ION BAYOU BISONS indust ry, community, regulatory, I hope all your Birthday wishes f ATi MA & TRACEY 0invi1es you lo the experience the There will be a meeting of the and Congressional leadership. like came true or something (with LIVE FUNK of WORD ! Louisiana Club on Tuesday, March Also assist with media ou1cach. FantasHc Specia ls for everyone Proli ferators of Funky Music 5th @7pm.in Douglas 143. Ideal oppor1uoi1y 10 gain expcri your old A··) - DEDAN ea.r a ICC • THURSDAY MARCH 7 Arc you a Republican'/ enc;c in public affairs and public ood luck in all you strive for Life 8:30 pm 1357 U S1. The Hi lllop is planning a feature policies affecting low-income REIAxm REToudt communities: Excellent verbal and may seem hard, bul you are a Come check oul 1hc Health Fair story on African-Amer ican SkAMpoo ~ CtJRI on March 14th io Blackburn! Republicans. If you are a member wrillcn communication skills, black strong man. v,ew the new Black hau of lhe G.O.P., call Steven Gray @ strong sense of inilialive, high pro Love Hilllop Friends HAiR ColORiNG docudrama, Middle Passage-N• The Hilllop @ 806-6866. fessionalism. Word Perfect 6.0. rac, oo ·er: ecause you 1urne your s1uf{ in late. I forgot 10 . Roots by Ada Babino at the SERVICES Receive academic credit. Limited HAiR l REATMENIS NYWELE Natural Hair Showcase. AS I ROwGICAL SERVICES financial assistance available. include vou in last week's Hilhopic, but here's your very EyE~WAXiNG Don I Blow Another ln1erv1ew contact Denise Michele Midci1y Send resume/ brief cover leller 10: own! Congra1ula1ions! ! Detailed Booklet Reveals 100 S1a1ion Post Office Box L2082 Social Compact, 5335 Wisconsin HAiR WfAviNG & BAAi COMING SOON! A LIMOUSINE SERVICE THAT EVEN STUDENTS CAN AFFORD· FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS OR JUST KICKIN' IT!