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The Student Voice of Howard University VOLUME 85, NO. 36 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002 University Hosts Technology Tour on Campus • Local Media Outlets Attend Luncheon with President, Provost By Josef Sawyer Following the visit, the members of the tour were ushered Hilltop Staff Writer into one of the i-Lab's conference rooms where lunch was served, During the meal, Swygert and the President of Siemens, the University's Technology @ Your Pillow service To display the technological advancements provider Greg C, Nolan, opened the floor for questions, made by the University in recent years, Presi­ Swygert told reporters the reason for the recent technology Staff Column dent H, Patrick Swygert and Provost A, Toy push was to have state of the art facilities comparable to other Simone Marie Mason Cald- major universities. well­ ''Today, in order to contin­ "Howard Uni­ Colbert ue our legacy of leadership In five years, Howard has done versity did not Redefining hosted we must continue and for what many institutions are still recruit students, a tour it selected stu­ students to be successful we striving to do, bridge the digital and divide,'' said Student Ambas­ dents, Today, in Valentine's lun­ must have the proper order to continue cheon tools,'' President Swygert sador Shermela J. Williams. -our legacy of Day with said. leadership we mem­ must continue The other day, a girlfriend of bers of and for students to be successful we must have the proper tools," Swygert said, mine called me depressed that her the media Friday, During the 'question and answer period, Nolan described friend with benefits of five months The tour, which included approximately 15 has called it quits, He says he media personnel from publications such as how Siemens and the University were more than just business needs space, he's probably Washington Business Journal and Black Issues, partners, along with student organizations and faculty "When people are looking to make a global connection "moved on to 'greener pastures.'" File Photo they turn to us, Howard had a vision and we didn't want to On top of the companionship she members, began at Lulu Vere Childers Hall, moved to Blackburn's Center new Digital Audi­ Students sit in the iLab where President Swygert and Provost Caldwell-Colbert led a has enjoyed and appreciated for media tour of the new technological facilities on campus. torium and to the Bethune Annex, Please See Technology@ Your Pillow on A5 months being gone, not to mention The tour concluded at the i-Lab where a faculty member displayed the various capabilities of the University's 21 that good extra-loving you only month-old facility, get from someone yoll're really feeling, she's also trying to cope with the fact that the Valentine's Day she had been looking for­ Board of Trustees ward to celebrating will now be , spent alone, I'm sure she will not be the only person on this campus without a date for Valentine's Day, Has Ties to Enron for many of us the day will prob­ Increases to Prevent ably be mundane, By JENNIFER CUMMINGS It's easy to rationalize Valen­ Contributing Writer tine's Day as a day simply cele­ brated for commercial reasons, After failing to appear last week, invented by capitalists to stimulate today former chainnan and CEO of officials say they encourage frrst and second year stu­ the economy, I have personally Enron Corporation, Kenneth L, Lay University Continues dents to live on campus, but by not requiring it they never been too impressed with the will visit Capitol Hill after being sub­ hope to avoid overcrowding, holiday, at least not in the tradi­ poenaed by Senate and House Corrnnit­ Search for Alternate Compared to other universities who only house tional sense, In fact, it recently tees investigating what financial ana­ 26% of their undergraduates; the University houses occurred to me that the most spe­ lysts deem the la,gest corporate 56%, which according to officials, is an extremely cial part of the holiday has always investing scandal in United States histo­ Housing Options for high number considering Howard's urban location, ty, The University has 3, 751 beds available for stu­ been the present I receive from my Courtesy of abc.com. mother. Raised by a single moth­ Lay, who served on Howard Univer­ Fonner University Board of Trustees Students dents who receive on campus housing: 1,500 for er who didn't date, I learned early sity's Board of Trustees until his formal Member and President of Enron, Ken• freshmen, 2,124 for upperclassmen and 127 for trans­ from her example that it's up to me resignation January 31, is expected to neth L. Lay, officially resigned from his fer students, to make sure there are fresh flow­ follow suit with other Enron administra­ position effective January 31. By Makebra Anderson "The demand is high because we have a large per­ ers in my room if I want them tors today and employ his constitutional Hilltop Staff Writer cent of female students, whose parents usually don't there, and that it's okay to splurge right against self incrimination when he chainnan and CEO of Enron January want them living off campus, our room rates are bet­ on Godiva chocolates for myself appears before Congressional corrnnit­ 23, 2002 and just recently stepped down ter than the city, and we have no local phone, internet from the company's Board of Directors once in a while, When I was tees awaiting answers. and cable cost," said Archer, last Monday, However, Lay is not the In order to avoid the housing shortage the Universi­ younger, I would make my moth­ Lay, a former deputy Secretary of Students will know their housing assignment in only member of the University's boarrl ty faced this past fall semester, officials have decided er a card to reciprocate the love, Energy at the United States Department April, but with only a limited amount of space avail­ with connections to Enron, on a 100 percent increase in the Now that I'm older and can sym­ of the Interior, was selected to be a ble upperclassmen need to have Chainnan of Howard's Board of advance room rent payment for stu­ pathize more with the loneliness member of the University's Board of ther options before leaving the Trustees, Frank Savage, a graduate of dents seeking on campus housing, she experiences being single, I Trustees, effective March 2001, niversity in May, the University, was hired to join Enron's The deposit's increase to $200 invest more in her present because According to Secretary of the Board "Students who are not assigned Board ofDirectors in 1999, Savage, for­ must be paid on or before April I I'm beginning to understand her of Trustees, Artis Hampshire-Cowan, ousing should prepare for other mer chainnan of $35 billion dollar for those students who have been plight Lay resigned following his resignation ousing arrangements before they Alliance Capital Management Inter­ assigned on-campus housing, The Although none of us need a from the Enron corporation two weeks eave for the summer," said national, was appointed to the Board of Trustees voted on a 1O man (in fact, some ofus might not ago, Although not publicly announced, cher, "The University is percent increase in room rates. even want one), we can all appre­ Lay resigned from membership to the Compensation and Management ncouraging alumni to rent rooms Development committees on the The Random Selection Verifica­ ciate or desire having someone University's boarrl Thursday, January o current students, but they can energy company's Board of Direc­ tion Process (RSVP) provides an there to make us feel special, and 31, 2002, Prior to that, he resigned as ind off campus housing listing by tors, equal opportunity for people to secure on-campus not the way your mother or friends visiting the Residence Life web site or office," housing for the 2002-2003 school year, The RSVP might It's not _a weakness, it's a Realizing the overwhelming number of students selection process will be held March 3 for all students natural human desire, For some of who prefer to live on-campus, the University has been who plan to live on-campus next year, us this holiday may be depressing HUSA Candidates State looking into housing alternatives, but have not made Raymond Archer, Interim Vice Provost for Student for various reasons, but with the any solid commitments for the upcoming school year, Affairs, said that the increase would help identify stu­ risk of sounding cynical, it prob­ "Bethune Hall has been looked into for renovation, dents who want on campus housing, ably isn't your frrst Valentine's Their Platform, Ideas but it's going to take 12 to 14 months to repair, and "At other schools, students are required to pay the Day that's less than spectacular By Derrick K. Nayo the low estimate is $IO million," said Archer, "The entire rent before moving into the dorm, but we real­ and probably won't be your last Contributing Writer University is also looking into leasing or purchasing ized that because so many of our students rely on In fact, for many of us, the lonely property near the HU community, but I am not at a financial aid that would not be a good idea," said Howard University student government candidates are beginning to )?Oint to make any announcements about such proper­ Valentine's Day may become a Archer, "The $200 is to give us a serious indication outfit their campaigns for the elections in March, providing platforms that ties." yearly annual theme for years and of who really wants the room and who doesn't," promise both change and satisfaction for the University community, RSVP gives all students an equal opportunity to years, University officials guarantee that everyone who is Out of more than 30 students interested in heading student government select housing, but within the next two years the Please don't say I'm waiting to promised a room will get one, but students must meet positions, eight are preparing to seize the ballot of Howard University Stu­ process might be phased out The University is exhale, Seriously, the other day I the cut-off date in order to receive a room assignment, dent Association (HUSA) President and Vice-President, Undergraduate beginning to look at a more advanced selection picked up an Essence magazine "It is important that students stick to deadlines," Trustee, or Graduate Trustee, process that allows students to select housing on the said Archer, "If the advance room rent payment is not Arabella F, Littlepage and Karim M, Shabazz, candidates for President Web, turned in on or before April I, 2002, the student's and Vice-President respectively are running on the same slate, Cornell Until then, it is the University's goal to make sure room will be given away to the next student on the Williamson and T, Nicole Merritt are their opposition, while Jaha Howard that each student has an agreement and gets the room See Valentines Day on A5 waiting list." they were assigned, Unlike previous years, freshmen and sophomores Please See HUSA Platfonns on AB are no longer required to live on campus, University Student Attempts Suicide in Tubman Quadrangle

-George Bush and Tony By AMIE McLAIN her dorm room after asking to bor- the resident not be released to this event occurred due to an enor- J, row a friend's cable cord to her ensure her privacy, Blair are nominated for Contributing Writer mous amount of stress affecting the television, When the friend went This is not the frrst time that the resident Nobel Peace Prizes ...... A4 to retrieve the cord, the resident issue of suicide among students has "[She) was going through a lot refused to answer, After the confronted the University, of stuff at the time and didn't know Campus Police officials say that friends' repeated knocking, the vie- Last year on March 17, sopho- how to deal with it [She] was -Kelley Clark wins first US a Harriet Tubman Quadrangle resi- tim ran out of the room, Then, more Sidney Harris died after dealing with pressures with school Gold Medal in 2002 Winter dent allegedly attempted suicide they noticed there was a cable cord jumping from the top of the School and personal problems," Bridges Olympics ...... A4 recently, Friends and officials say hanging from the top of the door, of Business building, Officials said, stress was one of the reasons the One friend sought help from the ruled it as a suicide, The case was Campus Police Chief Reginald student allegedly attempted the act floor's Resident Assistant Also, the University's frrst suicide in 25 L, Smith, not divulging personal -Mardi Gras history and Officials have not released an offi- the Community Director of the years, information about the resident, how to celebrate the holiday cial statement Dormitory and Campus Police A friend of the resident, Lauren offered his thoughts on the case in the District ...... ,, ... A5 Witnesses and friends of the res- were called to the scene, Bridges, a broadcast journalism Please see Student Attempts on ident said that she locked herself in Officials asked that the name of major from Dallas, TX believes page AB A2 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002 THE HILLTOP

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By KERRY ANN HAMILTON tract was not being renewed, the responses would not be renewed at the Hilltop Staff Writer seemed capricious and arbitrary," said end of the semester. According Absalam Jones President Stephanie Bland to Hayden, the Bishop's deci­ zews lvlembers of the religious organization said. "The Bishop said she would not sion to terminate him was How should the Carnegie Absalam Jones Canterbury Student Asso­ deliberate the issue, it was between her unexpected. ciation investigated the reasons why their and Father Hayden." "It was a blow to me, I felt Hall building be used chaplain's contract with the University Bland spearheaded a petition in an like crying," Hayden said. will not be renewed, during a conference attempt to have the Dixon reconsider her "There was no previous com­ once it is completed? with an Episcopalian/Anglican official decision that was by approximately 500 munication that indicated that late last week. students and Chapel attendees. The peti­ the Bishop was not pleased The meeting main focus was to save the tion said, "We do not want Father Hayden with my ministry at Howard." post of Episcopalian/Anglican Chaplain, to be replaced ... We petition you to recon­ The Absalam Jones records Rev. J. Carleton Hayden. sider your decision and allow Father Hay­ show in the past seven years The members of Absalam Jones met den to remain as the Episcopalian Chap­ under Hayden's leadership the with the Right Rev. Jane Holmes Dixon, lain." ministry has grown to five Bishop of Washington, Pro tempore, over­ Dixon allegedly informed Hayden last times the size it was when he sees all clergy and appoints campus minis­ February that his contract would expire at began the post. A possible rea­ ters and chaplains in the Washington area. the end of May this year. Hayden, who has son for the increase is the fact Dixon declined to comment on her been ordained as a University Chaplain that Hayden reaches out to his Photo Courtesy of Melanie C. Nesbitt motives for not reissuing Hayden's con­ since 1963, has served at institutions members through Bible study Students launch crusade to save the J. Carleton Hayden's tract with the University. including, University of Virginia, Frost­ sessions and making himself position as the University's Episcopalian/Anglican chaplain. Those in attendance however, deemed burg State, and Morgan State Universities. available during a weekly sup­ the meeting unsuccessful due to Dixon's In the fall of 1994 Hayden began his often be overshadowed larger denomina­ It would be a good idea to have port sessions where medical and dental vague explanations as to why Hayden will tenure at Howard. students can receive spiritual counseling. tions like Baptists which record over 700 new classrooms." be replaced. Hayden, a well-respected professor and However, on a campus where smaller members. . "We were still not able to find out spe­ chaplain among students, described his faiths like the Episcopalians/Anglicans In light of these numerical facts, the cific reasons why Father Hayden's con- reaction when he learned his contract record slightly less than 100 members can Chaplain's son, Jonathan Hayden, Jr., an Christin Jennings Freshman Radio, TV, Film MTV Gives Students a Louisiana Club Hosts Chance to 'Be Heard' Baby Shower for Single

By LEESA DAVIS Student Mothers Hilltop Staff Writer By ELENA BERGERON ents on campus whom they knew in pass­ One of cable television's most Contributing Writer ing or from classes, who responded to watched networks MTV, is hosting a their offers of assistance. forum discussion with former Uni­ From the nine, the club selected items I think it would be nice to utilize it versity Board of Trustee and current Student parents and their children were such as shoes, bottles, clothing, toys and as an alternate space for Fine Arts U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell the guests of honor at a reception held in baby appliances from the parents' wish production." Thursday and has selected twenty the West Towers Sunday night, as the lists to give at the informal event. University students to participate. Louisiana Club held the first event in its On Sunday, the effect of their efforts Darryl Payton The hour long Be Heard: An MTV Bison Babies initiative. could be seen in toddlers' smiles and the Freshman Global Discussion With Colon Pow­ The group distributed baby items to the appreciative glances of proud parents as Musical Theater ell will feature 75 selected high honorees gathered there as part of their they welcomed the gifts. school and college students as well ongoing effort to recognize the escalating Cidney Brown, 1, found one way to as community members ages I 8-24 population of young single mothers express her gratitude. Bouncing up and - to engage in an informative question - File Photo enrolled at Howard. down on her new baby toilet, the toddler and answer session discussing topics Twenty University students will attend an MTV "We never hear about any programs [on squealed to hear it sound a flourish every ranging from human rights to the Sept. forum to discuss global issues with Secretary of campus] to help students who have an time she Sat. Across the room, Oshae 11 assaults. State Colin Powell. extra obstacle, a child," said club vice Shaw, 2, oblivious to the parents' conver­ The goal of MTV is to have the president Avione Brown. "They need to sations about babysitting solutions and Eventually, the number of applicants youth from all over the world express be not only helped, but commended." proposed baby names, marveled at her was cut in half, and, those remaining their concern on world affairs. The pro­ Brown and President Laci Rouzan, new 70-piece set of building blocks. gram will be available to other countries could be granted a spot for the tap½'g, spearheaded Bison Babies to ease the bur­ "These things are so helpful," Wright The interns selected had their names abroad. MTV is working with their inter­ den student parents had to endure. The said referring to yellow and pink pastel entered into a database, then forwarded to national affiliates in nations such as idea behind the event was a bit personal all-in-ones she received for her unborn executive producers of the MTV show. Brazil, Russia, Italy, and the Middle East for the Louisiana Club. child. "You don't realize how many Due to tight security measures, the names to ensure the message is heard worldwide. Citing two members who either had a [clothes] babies go through. They need to "I think Carnegie Hall should be of the participants were not released. As MTV initiated a selection process on child or were expecting one, Brown and be changed like2 or 3 times a day." two things. One, it should be a another safety precaution the participants better health center and the other Howard's campus Monday, February 5. In Rouzan found there was not much support Between distracting little hands away of the show will be notified until today as half should be a better student cen­ order to be selected for the taping, stu­ on campus for undergraduates in their from the food laid out as refreshments and to the location of the taping. ter. _Each organization should have dents had to go through a preliminary shoes. passing cooing infants from one set of Eligibility for participating in the forum its own room." screening process in which 40 Howard "The pre-school on campus is only for outstretched arms to another, Rouzan depended on well-worded questions applicants, which MTV calls interns, faculty and outsiders. It is very expensive detailed a future for the "Bison Babies" directed to Secretary Of State, Colon Rhett Butler made the cut. Of the 40 interns, 20 made and only accepts children over 2 1/2 years that would widen the scope of the club's Powell and on the ability to articulate. On Senior it to the final round, of which five were old," said Kalisha Wright, a 19 year-old community service project to more par­ the application students were given the Broadcast Journalism hand selected by Associate Director of biology major and mother-to-be. ents on campus. opportunity to ask Powell two questions. Student Activities Oscar Jones, the head "Howard has a day-care for students but "We plan on getting sponsors and One question had to be detailed and the of the University's screening. only takes fifty kids and the waiting list is expanding the program every year. other in a yes-no form. Among the ques­ One of the interns selected was Alex ridiculous." Maybe we could even get all the members tions asked were: What is your driving Dixon, vice president of the Howard Uni­ The Louisiana Club's response was a to baby sit once a month so all the parents force and where does it come from? and versity Student Association. Dixon, along budget proposal to HUSA outlining a can go out," Rouzan said. Do you believe that the Bush administra­ with the other hand-selected interns, small-scale program to assist the parents The proposed plan of sponsorship from tion is placing domestic issues on the back helped to facilitate the screening process. that yielded $500 allocated to the pur­ local businesses would enable the organi­ burner since September 1 I th? "It was great working with Julia, repre­ chase of baby goods for donation. With a zation to reach the rising population and After the screening process, Jones is sentative of MTV," said Dixon. "The committee in place to coordinate the list the club along with associations like confident the program will have a positive experience was very interesting," he con­ effort, members targeted nine student par- the Student Parent Group as part of the tinued. impact on numerous people.

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N ashunda Harper esda Februa have their own Senior Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority Inc. hosts session as well entitled, "Diamonds in Information Systems he Woman to Woman Conference in the Rough" from 7-9 PM in Blackbum lackbum Auditorium. Center from 10 AM to 3 PM. - HUSA presents "Black on Black Hate - HUSA presents "Why Am I Here?, in America" in Blackbum Center Read­ he Roles of HBCUs" in Blackbum mg enter Roomsl48-150 at 7 PM. Lounge at 7 PM.

ednesda Februar 13 2002 Thursday. February 14, 2002 (Valen- Poutre (Extraordinary Poetry) presents tine's Day) e 2nd annual "Come and Get Some" at - TSCM's Vitrue Campaign 2002, Who heir Touched Me? Is hosting a "Christian major social event of the year. It will Dating" e held in the Blackbum Center Gallery Session from 4:30-5:30 PM and "Din­ ounge ner and Conversations" from 7-10 PM at 7 PM. There will be food, drink, - There will be a Book Drive in the d of course an open mic ... so come Blackbum Center at 12 PM. "They should tum it into a lounge." and get some! Friday. February 15. 2002 TSCM Noonday Prayer presents the - TSCM hosts the fmale for their Virtue irtue Campaign 2002. "Overcoming Campaign with The Rally - "He Touched our Past" Me and Made Me Whole" from 7-9 PM Darian Smith in Rankin Memorial Chapel. Junior will be held in the Blackbum Center orum from 4:30-5:30. Information Systems "Sexual Purity" will be held from 5:45 Compiled by Hilltop Staff Writer Court­ o 6:45 PM in the Blackbum Center ney Wade uditorium. Photo By Melanie C. Nesbitt Later on that night there will be a male ap session entitled, "Will the Real Men Bulldozers and large trenches decorate the lawn front of the Carnegie Building on the main cam­ Compiled By Melanie Nesbitt lease Stand Up?" from 7-9 PM in Dou­ pus. The Carnegie Building is just one of many venues on campus undergoing a structural lass Hall Room 116. The ladies will facelift. THE HILLTOP TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002 A3 ill!!"!!":':1:':':":'?13::'=!':":::':':°:!':;':::-'.:!:"::"'"'::;""'...,...,._";;?'!':'::';::".=:"";:!;''"'"'-"""=!;"'!:::"'~'?N,-~\l&!k;;!!l!!l';!Jfi l~-1':!!! !!!!"""""""'""ll'Dl!I"'"'"...,...,..=" fl 11111 - • Illtop Journal to Publish Twice Capstone Connection to Premier This Semester, Officials Say Tonight on University Channel

By CORY HOWARD become more creative in developing our ideas to make 1 Contributing Writer our work stand out more with a more polished state," y Courtney Wade said the Illtop's Creative Coordinator LeRon Lee, a illtop Staff Writer fter more than a year of not being available junior radio-television-film-major. to students, the University's satirical maga­ Illtop advisors say the sllucture of the Illtop will be University students had their frrst opportunity to A zine the Illtop is scheduled for two editions much improved from the past issues and they have showcase their skills as they independently pro- this semester, according to the publication's advisors. made gallant efforts at capturing and developing a state uced their first episode ofWHUT-TV's latest Originally being slated to circulate once a semester, of humor they felt took place on campus. show, "Capstone Connection," which premiers the Illtop has not published an issue since December All of the additions to this year's Illtop have whet oday at 5 and .9 p.m. today. 2000. the appetites of University students who are eager to "Capstone Connection" is a unique, student-pro­ The Illtop, a journal serving as a training ground for read the humor magazine. uced television program that focuses on in-studio young humor writers, was founded at the University to "I am definitely anticipating the Illtop," said Alex roduction elements. The show concentrates on develop comedy-writing techniques f~r students. Fund­ Chesley. "[The last] issue was very comical and I ·ssues directly affecting University students. ed by comedian and talk show host Chris Rock, the enjoyed reading it. The Illtop could be greatly Lan-y Brown, Jr., "Capstone Connection's" magazine's purpose is to elevate the black social con­ improved just by coming out more frequently," said Senior Producer, said that, "It (Capstone Connec­ sciousness frrst with humor then with useful informa­ Chesley, a sophomore business management major. . on) embraces what is going on here at home ... tion, according to one Illtop advisor, Jim Brown. Although the Illtop has received positive feedback y connecting to the students." Brown stated that the goal of the upcoming issue of the from some students, not everyone is pleased with the For example, the first show, produced by Valerie Illtop is to touch on numerous topics and concerns publication. Many said the magazine has remained Colter, a freshman fihn major, has the theme cele­ oo y ean1e . es It raised by students on campus. absent for too long to try and make a comeback. rating love and Valentine's Day. The next show enior Producer for the Capstone Connection Larry Brown assists "Students have talked about all kinds of matters they "The Illtop has been out of sight therefore out of mind. Jans to discuss the issues concerning, the African- colleague during the program's initial taping. could write about, ranging from how people are more I'm more excited about the N' SYNC album and I hate 11\rn,erican community and the titles that have been show, "Spotlight" in that students have the opportunity cautious about the surrounding areas they are in, stu­ N' SYNC. But the fact that Chris Rock is affiliated given to us by the media and other outside groups. to produce in-studio programs on a routine basis. dents style of dress on Howard's campus and student with it means that I'll have to read it," said Brian Perhaps the best feature of "Capstone Connection" Some key players for "Capstone Connection" are life on campus," said Brown. Chamberlayne, a sophomore political science major. ·s the fact that the entire program is entirely student­ Amie McLain, Supervising Producer, and Niambi This year, advisors have provided an English profes­ Other students agree with Chamberlayne, but do offer n. It gives experience to beginning producers by Wilder, the Production Manager. sor to conduct a series of writing workshops. Advisors suggestions to help develop the publication. lunging them into the field that they are eventually These are the student leaders, who assist the smooth hope to have more focused articles, better develop­ "Although I'm not anticipating the Illtop, they were oing to have careers in. Industry professionals, who production of the show and help train the students to ment, and a better scope on life itself. half funny. It could be improved by having better writ­ ave the knowledge and expertise of working in the work with the equipment ''The past issues could have beett better if the writers ers," said Allen Wing, junior advertising major. 1eld, directly train students. "Capstone Connection" is Brown is pleased with the outcome of the show's had the workshop experience that they had for this The forthco1ning issue will be based upon a general show that "dares to be different" by demanding noth­ frrst taping. issue," Brown said. "I feel good about what they did theme, and will be used as the "blueprint" for future ·ng less from it's employees that work in an environ­ "It went very well. We look forward to getting sup­ although the progress that they have this year has issues. In the first issue, during the Spring 2000 semes­ ent similar to that of a professional station. port and encouragement from the student body," said tremendously improved their writing." ter, the magazine poked fun at a white students' per­ Student producers must fulfill every aspect of Brown. Other Illtop personnel agree with Brown about how spective of the Howard experience and Greek life. The utting together a show from researching ideas, col- "Capstone Connection" is open to all University beneficial the workshops are for the magazine's writ­ last issue was geared toward the debacle during the last ecting data, inviting guests, scriptwriting, communi­ students. In the near future, students will be able to ers. presidential election. ating with contacts and relevant personnel, and participate as in-studio audience members. "The workshops were very helpful in making us smoothing out details concerning technical support. It differs from the other WHUT-TV student-oriented Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie Urges Students to Escape 'Slavery'

By Stephanie Crouch Church which oversees Botswana, they must have the right clothes, to him. She indicated that students Some students found themselves of God." Hilltop Staff Writer Lesotho, Mozambique and Swazi­ shoes, and cars, to individuals wind up telling their problems to surprised at other students' reac­ Even Dean of Chapel Dr. land in Southeast Africa. associating with ropular people in their friends instead of Jesus. tions. Bernard L. Richardson, found him­ McKenzie's message seemed order to gain acceptance from oth­ "Instead of receiving a fresh "The fact that she was a dynam­ self moved by McKenzie's sermon. A semi-conservative Chapel was straightforward. Her theme titled ers. work from Jesus Christ, we run the ic speaker and her breakdown of "She not only preaches, but she transformed into a praise fest Sun­ "No More Drama" focused on the "You are a slave to a media dri­ other way," McKenzie said. "I'm the different types of enslavements ministers," he said. day morning as the honorable effects that worldly ideas can have ven culture that tells you what is here to tell you that if you put the helped people realize what their McKenzie closed by telling the Vashti Murphy McKenzie not only on an individual. She later tells the right and wrong." McKenzie said. Lord frrst in your life and abandon enslavements were," freshmen congregation to have undying faith lead the congregation through wor­ congregation once a person begins McKenzie goes further to point all of your enslavement, the Lord broadcast journalism major Jen­ in the Lord and to associate with ship, but laid the groundwork for to believe and participate in these out that in Elijah1the prophet's time will never leave your side." nifer Williams said. "It was both people who only put the Lord first many students to make some life ideas, they loose sight of what God of fear, the Lord was still right by However, one of the most sur­ good and surprising to see that "Put the Lord first in your life altering changes. can and has done for them. his side. 1 prising parts of the sermon was many people willing to give them­ because he will be able to bring McKenzie serves as the 11 7th McKenzie began her sermon by "God did not let him go but he when McKenzie asked members of selves to God." you through any situation," she elected and consecrated bishop of suggesting that everyone, not only let _him know he could help him the congregation \\1ho were Other students indicated that said. the African Methodist Church. blacks, are subjected to a modem break free from his enslavements." attempting to abandon their chapel service was a little bit dif­ She is the first women to obtain the form of slavery. She referred this McKenzie said. enslavement to come forward. ferent then usual. level ofEpisocal office in 213 type of slavery to be the ideas or McKenzie suggested to students More then one hundred students "Normally chapel is really cut years. McKenzie currently pre- impressions given to us by the rest that the Lord will do the same paraded to the front attempting to and dry," sophomore biology major of society. These ideas can be any­ thing for them once they surrender give away anything that was hin­ Zenovia Right said. "However in sides over the 18th Episcopal thing from the individual believing all their modern day enslavements dering their relationship with God. today's service I felt the presence

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• , TeEBILLTOP TtlF..SDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002 A4 NEWS Cell Phone Concerns Kelley Clark Wins First Gold Medal Grow' Due to Fatal Accident By Akeya Dickson have pride in," said Clark t.o reporters. France's Dorianc Vidal won the silver and News Editor By Allison Gentry Swtizerland's Fabienne Reuteler won the Contributing Writer Sunday was a day of many firsts for KeUey Clark, bronze model. representing the U.S. in the 2002 Winter Olympics Clark has come a long way since she was While following her boyfriend to his parents house in Prince in Salt Lake City. 18-year-old Clark won the United just ranked No. IO in the World Cup halfpipe George's County, 20-year old Dawn Richardson from Arlington States its first gold medal in its first hometown Win­ last season. lost control of her new Ford Explorer killing herself and four ter Games since 1980. At the end of her routine, Clark "stomped others, Friday Feb. I. Three bare-chested men with "U-S-A!" painted it", snowboarder slang for a "twisting, high· The vehicle flipped over the guardrail and landed on top of a across their chests cheered Clark on with the rest of flying run" that won an outstanding score of van in the oncoming traffic. Investigations with the National the patriotic crowd. Clark snowboarded to her victo• 47 .9 out of 50. putting her above Vidal's Transportation Safety Board said Richardson lost sight of her ry to the tunes of Guns N' Roses' "Welcome to the score of 43.0-a perfect score of 10 from the boyfriend in traffic and was talking to him on a cell phone when Jungle". French judge included. the crash occurred. Snowboarding, or the halfpipe, debuted as an Clark's competitors were good sports This marks the first time that NTSB officials have cited cell Olympic event at Naganzo in 1998, and America's about her victory. phone use as a possible factor in an accident. Shannon Dunn took the bronze. "I knew she would beat me because she While officials are also looking to the deign of the guardrail The recent high school graduate raced into the was doing such a great run," Vidal said to as a contributor. this accident has sparked debate over whether arms of her coach and grinned with anticipation as reporters. "She was going so high. She really 10 regulate cell phone use on public roadways. she awaited the scores. Clark was ecstatic when she deserved it.,. Last November, New York became the first state to ban saw that she won the first gold medal. hand-held phones in moving vehicles. Drivers are required to "It means a lot to me, and all of the rest of Ameri­ Keilty Clark poses after rtctlving the first gold medal for the 2002 install hands-free equipment or face a fi.rst time fine of$100. ca. We've had a tough few months in the United \Vinter Olympics in snowboarding. In addition, at least 16 smaller districts like Miami and Santa States. It's important to give people something to Fe, ~.M. have instituted simjlar bans on cell phone use while driving. Studies show that 85% of the more than I 10 million Ameri• cans who own phones use them while driving. Legislative Report: ( In Maryland, Del. John S. Amick (D-Baltirnore County) said the accident should help in the push of his bill to fine driven up to $500 for dialing while driving. This measure has died th= years in a row in Annapolis legislative committee. D.C. Council Member Harold Brazil (D-At Large) planned to subrnjt a resolutjon last week to prod along his bill which would The Undying Debate of Affirmative Action fine motorists $100 for using hand-held cell phones. The reso­ lution also urges Mayor Anthony Williams (D) and officials ate Bill 6295. The bill, currently in the Senate Judi­ Since 1978, the issue of using race in college 1 from Maryland and Virginia to work to set a uniform set of BY J AMAL ANDERSON ciary Committee, seeks 10 exempt public colleges restrictions on cell phones for drivers in the area. Contributing Writer admissions bas been fiercely debated. Still, it was not until I995 that use of affirmative action in the and universities, community colleges, and school dis­ In Virginia, a bill that would have banned cell phones while tricts from the provisions of Initiative 200. driving was bypassed for this year and will be considered again Should race be used as a factor in college admis­ college admissions process suffered its first major setback. 'fl;lat year, the Regents of the University of Despite a Democratic plurality in the State Legis­ in 2003. A second bill making it illegal for people younger sions? The states of California, Texas, Florida, and lature, Senator Jacobsen'acknowledges that the mea­ Washington do not think so. However, a new bill California voted to end all campus affirmative action than 18 is pending in a House committee. sure simply "doesn't have the votes," for passage. Proposals for bans on cell phones in cars has met over­ introduced last month in the Washington State Senate policies based on race or sex. He went on to say that the dearth of affirmative whelming opposition from the telecommunications industry, is rekindling the debate. In 1996, the voters of California passed the Cali• fornia Civil Right's Initiative, Proposition 209, by a action policies "hurt our'public institutions because which claims talking on cell phones is less distracting than eat• Affirmative action has been a controversial issue they don't reflect America." Still, Senator Jacobsen since its inception in the mid t960's. It was on the slim margin. Led by UC Regent Ward Connerly, the ing or changing the radio. vowed to reintroduce the measure in the next session Some believe Richardson's inexperience in driving her new campus of Howard University that then President proposition paved the way for several other states to discontinue the use of affirmative action policies. In and "keep working at it until it gets passed." vehicle may have been a factor in the crash. Lyndon B. Johnson began the dialogue on what is Most Howard students share the Senator's senti­ referred to today as "affirmative action." In his now 1997, Texas became the first state to follow Califor­ Statistics from Maryland, one of a handful of states that 1111Ck ment. Senior Michael Winfield asserted that race accidents caused by cell phones, blamed phones for only 67 of famous commencement speech, Johnson delivered nia's lead, followed by Washington in 1998, and should play a factor in the admissions process 40,206 traffic accidents in the first nine months of last year. bis most cogent argument for the creation of pro­ Florida in 2000. because "it fosters a diverse community where vary­ "Driving with a cell phone is very distracting, but it's good grams to redress the grievances of African-Ameri­ Washington's road to the abolishment of affirma­ tive action was most similar 10 that of California. A ing thoughts can be questioned and debated." Fresh• with devices like hands-free sets." said sophomore criminal jus­ cans. "It is not enough to open the gates o~ opportu• man Political Science Major Adam Hunter agreed nity," be said, "all of our citizens must have the "confusingly worded" initiative was also presented 10 tice major Jemelle Grant. that diversity is important, but emphasized that "edu­ Despite statistics and opposing opinions this recent accident opportunity to walk through those gates." the voters of that state. The Washington State Civil Rights Initiative, Initiative 200. asked a simple ques­ cational admissions should be mainly performance only further supports proposals to ban cell phones while dri­ Three and a half months after delivering his com­ based." mencement speech, President Johnson issued Execu­ tion: 'Shall government entities be prohibited from ving. discriminating against or granting preferential treat• The debate over affirfuative action rages on in tive Order 11246 allowing groups to take affirmative other parts of the country as well. In May of last action to ensure that job applicants are employed ment to individuals or groups based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin?' To that question, year, The Regents of the University of California without regard to their "race, creed, color, or national voted to drop the ban on affirmative action, though Trailing George W ... origin." The Order laid the foundation for expansion Washington voters answered a resounding "yes," unaware of the potential consequences. the move was largely sylnbotic, as affirmative action of affirmative action to include educational policies remains prohibited by state law. The University of Prisoners Of War as well, though such measures were met with resis­ After passage of Initiative 200, the University of Washington was forced to end its 30-year policy of Michigan is also defending its affirmative action tance. using race as a factor in college admissions. During policies in two cases pending decision in the 11th In 1978, a medical school applicant claiming that Circuit Court of Appeals. Issue Resurfaces he had been unfairly discriminated against as a result the 2000 school year, according to the University of Washington, expected enrollment by African-Ameri­ The debates in Washington, Michigan, Cali­ of the University's affirmative action policies sued fornia, and indeed elsewhere around the country are the Regents of the University of California. The can students in the freshman class decreased by 40 percent. Similarly, other public universities around likely to continue indefinitely. Lorenzo Morris, Pro­ BY COURTNEY WADE United States Supreme Court intervened and ordered Hilltop Staff Writer the state saw enrollments of African-Americans, fessor of Political Science clearly articulated that the that the student be admitted to the school in debate will assuredly not end until the "diversity of question. The Court simultaneously upheld the use Latinos, and Native Americans decrease on average It bas been released last Thursday by the White House Press by 31.6 percent compared with the 1998-99 school society is represented on all college campuses." And of race as one factor that may be used in the process by bis estimation, that day is "a long way off." that the United States is treating and will continue to treat the of University admissions but only if it is used to year. Guatanamo detainees compassionately in the manner which achieve "racial diversity in the student body for edu­ The statistics caugb1 the attention of Democratic correlates to the principles of Third Geneva Convention of cational reasons." State Senator Ken Jacobsen, the lead sponsor of Sen• 1949, an international treaty created to defeod prisonern of wu from cruel treatment. President Bush has concluded that Tal­ iban detainees rather than al-Qaeda detainees are included Bush and Blair Receive Nobel Peace under the conditions of the Geneva Convention. "Even though the detainees are not entitled to Prisoners of War privileges, they will be provided many POW privileges as a matter of poli­ cy," states a White House fact sheet on the matter. Prize Nominations The detainees are being provided necessities such as three meals a day, water, medical care, and clothing along with other items as well. The mental and physical abuse of detainees is BY AKEYA DICKSON win the award because of lack of support from Bishop Gunnar Staalsett. Staalsett, prohibited and the International Committee of the Red Cr0$S News Editor has visited them in order to check the conditions and concerns one of the five-member selections board, of the detainees. The recent Nobel Peace Prize nomination spoke out against the bombings in Also last Thursday, it was announced that President Bush of President George W. Bush and UK Prime Afghanistan late last year. would travel to Lima, Peru, on March 23 and to San Salvador, Minister Tony Blair has been met with While the world struggles with this El Salvador on the following day. Peruvians have recently mixed responses. question, some Howard students have avowed their commitment to democratic principles and their promotion through the efforts of their President, Toledo. In El Harald Tom Ncsvik, member of the Nor­ already made up their mind. wegian Party for Progress, a right-wing Salvador, Bush will meet with President Flores to discuss the "A Nobel Peace Prize for going and proposed initiative on a Central American Free Trade Agree­ political party, nominated the pair. Nesvick bombing other countries? l don't think ment. cited battling terrorism and promotion of so. lt certainly helps his campaign for According to a White House Press Release on Friday, Bush peace as reasons for his decision. military funding, but it does not neces­ signed the law that extends the current student loan program Some feel as if the two did nothing more sarily place them in the same category as borrower interest rates formulas through June 2006 and it insti­ tutes fixed borrower interest rate on loans made thereafter. than what was required in the wake of the Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther U.S. Pmident George W. Bush and Brillsh Prime Minister huve ,--,------, terrorist attacks of September 11th and the IGng, Jr," said Deserce Gardner, junior be•n rtctllll)' named as Nobel P•;ce Prize nominees. $ Milli on Donati on subsequent war on terrorism. Nesvick communications major. 3 8 stands firmly behind his nomination. Echoing Gardner, Shermona Mapp, a "The background for my nomination is junior telecommunications management nations for the Peace Prize,but the party To Smithsonian their decisive action against terrorism, majo said, "l don't know how much I am in who nominates the candidate may reveal something I believe in the future will be the agreement with the nominations for peace their choice. Other nominees include fonner greatest threat to peace," he told the Associ­ prizes. I think that it's important to know Mayor Giuliani of New York City. Withdrawn Last year's recipient of the Nobel Peace ated Press news agency. how to deal with adversity when it comes BY ALLISON GENTRY "Unfortunately, sometimes ... you have to your way, but I don't think that it is neces• Prize was Kofi Annan of the United Contributing Writer use force to secure peace." sary to give them this prestigious award." Nations. The committee does not reveal the nomi- Only one month after the announcement of her $10 million However, many doubt that the two will donation to the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Catherine B. Reynolds withdrew her controversial donation of $38 million to the Smithsonian. Reynolds announced Feb. 4 that she will withdraw most of the planned $38 million she donated last May. Reynolds bad already given one installment of the pledge of an undetermined amount. The $38 million was supposed to create a 10,000 square foot hall of achievement. Reynolds suggested the hall could feature Nobel Laureates and Medal of Honor winners as well as Please See Donation, AS 'fHEIIILLTOP TlJEsDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002 AS • Mardi Gras Present ras ast • • • BY AKEYA DICKSON News Editor BERNADETTE CARRIERE By 1 the Spanish government did take over, parties belonged to a Benevolent Aid Society. Benev­ Contributing Writer and street dancing were banned in the early olent Societies were the frrst forms of insur­ Today is the last day to • l 700's. This was when the French of New ance in the Black community where members indulge in all those sinful Every Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, Orleans were holding elaborate balls, where received the same kind of financial help when pleasures that make life worth natives of New Orleans celebrate Mardi Gras, guests were encouraged to wear a mask. sick or financial aid when burying deceased living. You have only 24 which is French for "Fat Tuesday." Two weeks In 1827, the right to party in mask was members. Since the city is divided into wards, hours before you have to prior begins the celebration. During this time, restored and elite parties began resurfacing in the beginning stages of the organization repent, so don't waste another on Sunday afternoons, people gather to partici­ again. For fear that the right to party may be each ward had its own group or "Club." The minute. Why? Because it's pate in what is known as taken away again, in Tramps were among them. After seeing a skit Mardi Gras time, of course! "Super Sunday." of a performance, Here is a list of things to do l This tradition began each group assem­ for all you homesick folks ' with social aid and plea­ ble to a shared from the NO, and for every­ ' sure clubs. The~e groups meeting place and one else that wants to join in ' the celebration. ' were l;ormed to provide emerged as one, ' important forms of social calling themselves 'I Luln 's Club Mardi Gras • assistance to their mem­ Zulus. bers, such as making ' The first appear­ Where: Lulu's Club Mardi Gras ' sure their health care and ance as Zulus came ' burial expenses were 217 22nd St. NW '• in 1909, with Washington, DC 20037 covered. These aid soci­ , William Story as ' eties would hold parades King. The group Phone: (202) 861-5858 as a type of advertising, wore raggedy pants, to encourage others to and had a Jubilee­ What: Fire eaters, Cajun food, jugglers, stilt walkers, and join. These parades were singing quartet in performed by and for drink specials courtesy of the Kain Cutters will be front of and behind at your disposal. And don't forget the beads! blacks. Mardi Gras' ori­ King Story. His gin has been traced to the costume of a "lard When: Doors open at 4 pm creation of the krewe of can" crown and Zulu, a black organiza­ ''banana stalk" How much: free admission until 5 pm. tion and their participa­ scepter has been tion in the Mardi Gras well documented celebration. and remains a uni­ - Even before the Zulu, FlolfDder's Fat Tuesday Party Courtesy of europesfinest.com form for the organi­ Mardi Gras has been Masks such as the ones pictured are just a small part of the extravagant costumes that appear zation. placed as far back as Where: Five at Mardi Gras. During the two th ancient Rome. Around weeks of the Mardi 1214-B 18 Street, NW the middle of the second Gras celebration, Washington, DC century, the traditions of Carnival became pop­ 1867 a group of men formed The Mystick parades can be viewed nightly and on week­ ular as a way to feast and act wild before the Krewe of Comos to ensure that the Mardi Gras ends. Most businesses are closed for Lundi What: DC101 's Flounder will be hosting this party of strict days of Lent among Catholics. Fat Tues­ festivities and parade would be put on in a pro­ Gras (Fat Monday) and for Mardi Gras itself. drinks, beads, and zydeco day has always been 47 days before Easter fessional manner. And they formed their first Beads, doubloons, cups and trinkets are thrown Music. Sunday and can fall anywhere in between Feb- parade through the city using flambeauxs to into the air as part of the festivities and help th When: 5pm ruary 3,d and March 9 • First introduced to light the procession. Since that time additional create excitement during the parades. New Orleans through French Culture in the Krewes have been formed. year 1699, it did not lose its original influence The earliest signs of organization came from How much: $10 in advance during the Hispanic invasion. Although, when the fact that the majority of these men • Party D.C.'S Third Annual Mardi Gras Madness Party

Where: State Theater • Nation Briefs World Briefs 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA WASHINGTON, D.C. Kenneth Lay, the former Enron chairman subpoe­ SINGAPORE According to an article in Singapore's Straits Times on naed to testify on Tuesday before Congress, has refused to answer questions Monday, Indonesia officials found a document with detailed plans to Phone: (703) 251-4800. by pleading the fifth amendment. Some congressmen had already anticipated bomb the U.S. embassies in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta by this, even though Lay's attorney had not indicated it beforehand. "We will be Muslim militants late last year. The plan came from an leadership What: Live musical performances by Soul Purpose and ' • respectful but tough," in questioning Lay, Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., chair­ meeting on September 28 when the U.S. prepared to target Taliban Warehouse, dancing and refreshments. • • man of a Senate Commerce panel on consumer affairs, had told CNN earlier forces in Afghanistan. "It is time for us to engage in a holy war to eradi­ ' Sunday. Former chief executive of Enron, Jeff Skilling, did testify last week. cate the Jewish 'satans' in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia," it said to When: Friday at 7 p.m. • Many members· of Congress made it clear that they did not believe Skilling's Reuters. "They will face a wave of violence in their societies, especially • sworn testimony. Americans who reside there." How much: $10 • ' . ' CALIFORNIA· Dozens of people fled into the streets after a fire burned LONDON, Britain There was a week of mourning for Princess Mar­ down 16 homes in North County. According to a North County fire Captain, garet who died on Saturday at the age of 71. People were encouraged to Buck Creek Jazz Band Rick Mann, six people suffered hypothermia after hiding in a swimming pool sign the condolence books at St. James palace and to leave messages on • • while the frre raged al around them. Many of the homes were valued at a the family's website for the Queen Elizabeth II's younger sister. She was Where: Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the range from $500,000 to $1 million, and was fueled by the 15-foot-high brush, remembered at church services around the world. Her 101-year-old Performing Arts " said Mann. Red Cross officials put the number of displaced individuals to Queen mother pr?yed with Prince Charles at a private estate in England. 2700 F Street, NW , about 100. The frre was driven by winds that whipped up to over 100 mph in Washington, DC other parts of Southern California that same weekend. Kembra Fleming, a ' spokesperson for the Orange County Fire Authority, said that over 1,000 frre­ Phone: (202) 467-4600 fighters were trying to put out the blaze. What: The Buck Creek Jazz Band will be performing " from a variety of Dixieland jazz. ., • $38 Million Donation To Smithsonian Withdrawn When: 6pm , How much: free admission

FromA4 an organization run by Reynolds husband eight month delay, due to the controversy, Smithsonian, but it has a $1 billion backlog people such as Steve Case, Chairman of Wayne that has an annual gathering of "super that they would maintain final say over the in building renovations and needs money for AOL Time Warner, Martha Stewart, Coretta achievers" with hundreds of high school stu­ nature of the exhibit. the reworking of major standing museums Scott ~g, skater Dorothy Hamill and news­ dents. 1n a statement, Marc Pachter, acting direc­ and presentations. , man Sam Donotdson. "Never in our wildest dreams did we antic­ tor at the American Hist9ry Museum said, Small has brought in over $300 million in ·,n1 BRlAK ' . Curators questioned Reynolds close ipate that the notion of inspiring young peo­ "We are disappointed that the Catherine B. the past three years. He got $40 million for

involvement in *museum presentation. ple by telling stories of prominent Americans Reynolds Foundation has decided to with­ the American History Museum form the fam­ • Some were concerned that the museum was from all disciplines would be so controver­ draw from this project, which was being ily of inventor Jerome Levinson for an inven­ putting money before scholarly integrity and sial," Reynolds wrote in a letter to Smithson­ developed in strict accordance with Smith­ tor's center. The museum also relieved $80 emphasizing famous people instead of ian Secretary Lawrence M. Small. Reynolds sonian Standards." million from businessman Kenneth E. groups of ordinary people. said that the criticism was the reason for can­ The Smithsonian depends on donations Behring for modernization of building and Also questioned was the exhibit's connec­ celing the gift. from private donors. The federal government exhibits. tion to American Academy of Achievement, The Smithsonian claimed that over the gives 70% of the museums budget to the

• University Hosts Tour r1t1' onal Careers Howard has done what many institutions are still striv- From Technology@ Your Pillow on Al ing to do, bridge the digital' divide," said Student in Public Policy Ambassador Shermela J. Williams. SERVING THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY just sell them a product," Nolan said. Williams anticipates an@ther department will come TilE GRADUATE SQIOOL OF INTERNATIONAL POU CY STIJDIES According to Nolan, Siemens is not only looking to under the Siemens scope~the Financial Aid Office. further develop_Howard with new technology, but they She said students will hbpefully in the future be able also have an int<;rest in the surrounding area. to go to a financial websit~ and access their account, MONTEREY ''We are going to be part of the community for years view all records and even ask specific questions. "With the opening of the new digital auditorium, the INSTITUTE to come," he sai9,. OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Swygert assured the guests that the advancements 34 smart rooms on campus, the two new libraries, Ether­ I would continue because students are constantly demand- net and Cable installations, and a host of other techno­ ~l()'-:TEREY, C,\L!Ft)RNI.\ • logical advancements, Howard is strengthening its com­ ' mg more. YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A RECEPTION Students in attendance were excited about more mitment to produce leaders for America and the global YOUR HOSTS: advances the University has in store. community," Williams said. DR CHET HA.,Kfl I , PRESIDENT 'Toe tour was an introduction of Howard technology Includes Airfare, 7 Nights Hotel, to the world at large, via the media. 1n five years, DR PHIJJP MORGAN, DEAN FREE Parties, Drinks & Activities. DENNIS JOHNSON, VP FOR ENROll.MENT MANAGEMENT Over 15 years experience! Redefining Valentine's Day for the Single Woman , TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002 SPECIALS!* w1 er smg e nen s. s arlic e 1sn t a out e ro DRINKS AND HORS D'OE!NRES Wil1 BE SERVED STARTING KI 6:30 PM ers who aren't treating us well, but simply taking a day tha THE VENUE IS: THE OlJB KI FRANKllN SQUARE • THE PARKVIEWROOM SAVEUPT0$1.00 ill'ticle that stated 42 percent of black women never evolves around romantic love and making it one of self 1300 I sraEEI'Nw,WASHINGTON, DC , and when one calculates the high divorce rates, love, for those of us who aren't in romantic relationships. ON SELECT TRIPS! . • ou're left with staggering stats of sisters who aren't too Besides, with stats like the one in Essence, it's apparen ·can nor be combined with any other offer ucky in love. Hence, the Terry McMillan novels and the that a woman shouldn't hold her breath waiting for am FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: New bookings Only oni Braxton songs. Perhaps you' re thinking your predica­ to spoil her when she can spoil herself. After all, every Ashley Fera, Enrollment Manager ent is temporal, you're thinking you'll be rich and suc­ one knows that nobody is going to love you more than yo Graduate School oflnternational Policy Studies essful, these stats portray the hood rat with three baby's love yourself. Monrerey Institute of lnremational Studies Sun Splash Tours difs, I'm not, I'm thinking Condoleeza Rice, Oprah 425 Van Buren Street• Monterey, California 93940 ~y, and Janet Jackson Simone Marie Mason is a junior political science major. Phone(831)647-6543 Fax(831)647-4188 1.800.426.7710 Case in point, Valentines Day if anything should be one She is the Editorials Editor for The Hil(top. She can be con E-Mail: afera®miis.edu www.sunsplashtours.com • which a single woman can justifiably indulge in all of tacted at [email protected] \ er vain vices and hedonistic ways not to mention bond •,

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•- illustration By Antijuan Jackson , IIE LTOP • IRA PORTER, Editor-in-Chief CHRISTOPHER WINDHAM, Managing Editor JAMYE SPILLER,Managing Editor "---"'-----'------SIMONE MASON Editorials Editor Founded 'n• 1924 Closet Racism: Finger Lickin Good ~\~S\NG- Numtjl)t\ gnorance is bliss has been coined in many (in which they had to later apologized for the mis­ v,J,~r\W O\'lfl'lpllS situations, but it really takes the cake, or spelling), the racial climate in Cincinnati, or the ~~ should we say the chicken, in South Eastern recent event at the Giant Food store, we as trained Pennsylvania. One store in the Super Giant Food leaders of America and the Global Community SeJVi~~ 00 Stores chain put up a sign saying, "To celebrate need to stop listening and start leading. Instead of Black History we are having a buying into the ignorance that fY1j")'WltOO special on Fried Chicken". Out­ is fed to us about our own in LA<;T TIME StEN: raged about this, many store Our View: the media, we need to change £~s00 shoppers brought it to the atten­ those notions of shuckin and tion of the corporate headquar­ We need to over- jiving. We as African-Ameri­ iff'erwu.. ters and the sign was immediate­ cans have come along way to ~bso vtt y txtry ly taken down. Is this enough? come our stereo­ be just singing and dancing or q~ i 1~~ Other e,he>.flf'i\ ho..S Well Giant didn't seem to think types, of ourselves to eating chicken and spitting so. They publicly apologized watermelon seeds. With \' . been b1oeJ.<.eJ IJtlt and then thought of a great solu­ overcome closet names like Malcolm X and or _J, tion, they put jazz musicians and • Martin Luther King Jr cele­ , blue.. scrtttl~ soul food sampling in their stores racism. brated in our history, we for February. should live by their example In the midst of a month dedi­ instead of those in the videos. cated to African-American's and When was the last time you • their struggles, I hope you as a stood up against racism? And reader don't think that during if you think racism does not this month racism ends or that exist then you're as ignorant we get an anti-discrimination card that can be used as those who practice it. Racism follows you around Nordstrom, has a special on kool-aid for from Feb. 1st to Feb 28th• The truth is that racism still exists in its purest form but we have become Black History month instead of donating money to What's Your Opinion? subjected to accepting it. It is time as a student schools in our neighborhoods. Racism is the body that we stop falling for all the gimmicks that liquor store that is placed in your community are fed to us by the media about our own people. opposed to a community center. When social e encourage our readers to write letters to the Editor. Tell us what you The best way to know your people is to frrst know issues become ignored, we are yet doomed. It is think abo~t the paper and its contents. We strive to produce a quality yourself. The notions and stereotypes that have time for us to create a new box and stand upon it, weekly with news pages that are devoid of slant or personal bias. been applied to our culture has led to more igno­ and not just this month but for every one. We owe Please address all letters or comments to The Hilltop, 2251 Sherman Ave., NW, it to Martin, we owe it to Malcolm, and we owe it rance and less bliss. Washington DC, 20001. You can also e-mail us at [email protected] Whether it is the racial slur "Nigger" appearing to ourselves. under a proponent for racial equality on MSNBC The Hilltop. Be Heard. The Poster Boys of Peace

ince 1901, five prestigious awards of ing him. achievement have been given out annu­ Bush and Blair were nominated by Norwegian T11F: JT11JLTOP ally in the name of "Renaissance Man," politician Harald Tom Nesvik, who thinks ter­ Alfred Nobel -the philanthropist and creator of rorism is the world's biggest threat to peace. THE NATION'S LARGEST HBCU NEWSPAPER this award. A lover of peace, Nobel invented N esvik feels both Bush and Blair are deserving the Peace Prize for someone who during the pro­ of the award for their work in fighting terrorism ceeding year had "conferred the greatest bene­ and "promoting world peace" after the 11 Sep­ .JAMAL 0. POPE fit on mankind." In addition, another part of the tember attacks. This nomination is possibly self­ BRAKKTON BOOKER PAGE DESIGNER/ prize could be shared by one who had "done the motivated if you ask me. COREY CUNNINGHAM WEB ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITORS most or the best work for fra- Although Bush has a ANnJuAN JACKSON ternity between nations, for ridiculously high approval JONATHAN C SIMS lLLUS'J'RfilOR the abolition or reduction of Our View: rating, we have a President LIFE & STYLE/CALENDAR EDITOR MELANIE NESBfI"I' standing armies and for the that has done very little to PHOTOGRAPHERS holding and promotion of preserve peace. Instead, we ALLEN POWELL II peace c;pngresses." President Bush is have a man who in his role as SPORTS EDITOR DIAHANN DoYEN BUSINESS MANAGER This being understood, I undeserving being Commander and Chief, MONICA BARBARA find it alarming, disappoint­ bombed Afghanistan before ENGAGE EDITOR 0LANIKEBELLO endowed with a ASSISTANT BUSINESS ing, and even quite disturb­ the United Nations Security ERICA HUBBARD MANAGER ing that ranking among those Nobel Peace Prize, Council even gave its A.KEYA DICKSON nominated for the 2002 approval and is distorting the NEWS EDITORS ERNEST SCOTI' his nomination is a ADVERTISING MANAGER Peace Prize are President statutes of the Geneva Con­ AKILAHBELL George W. Bush and Prime hoax. ference to discriminate ONLINE EDITOR MELISSA C. HORN Minister Tony Blair. In the against al-Queda. His ADVERTISING LAYOUT SHALA WILSON MANAGER past, endowments of this endorsement of legislation PHOTO EDITOR honorable award have been designated to peo­ like the Anti-Terrorist Bill is perhaps one of the DENISE CORBETI' ple like Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King biggest threats to the civil liberties of Americans, OFFICE MANAGER Jr., and Mother Teresa. They exemplified self­ and is far from being the panacea for curing us AIJ,ISON GENTRY from the enemy within. MICHAEL BROWN sacrifice, fortitude, and courage in their long­ Staff Writers: term commitment to helping make life better A global leader deserving of the Nobel Peace COPY EDITORS for other people. Yet, presently we have the Prize is one who is humble, diplomatic, and COURTNEY WADE MAKEIIRA ANDERSON nominations of two men who know little about understanding enough to aggressively engage in HAROLD EICHELBERGER sacrifice and a whole lot abot1t having self­ peace talks and not war. Bush has yet to speak JOZEN CUMMINGS motivated careers in politics and living like of peace talks or discuss the role we played in JOSEF SAWYER STEPHANIE CROUCH aristocrats. One is waging a war that has bringing on this attack, instead he immediately AlsHA CHANEY killed perhaps thousands of innocent Afghans used force, which is something an authentic ALYSHA COBB during American air-strikes and attacks, the peaceful person never does. KERRY-ANN liAMILTON LEESA DAVIS other is standing by whole heartedly support- TIFFANY JACKSON

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TullsDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002 A7 TREIIILLTOP PERSPECTIVES By Russell M. Drake So, You Want to Be a Student Leader?

Conversing with a gentleman interested in DENT LEADER. You need to read this! Being ers are confident, hut humble; knowledgeable, one can be active and make an impact. How­ running for an executive office within his a student leader should NOT have just started but still learning; think outside of the box, yet ever, if you want to become active start at the respective student council, he told me that when you saw the application two weeks ago know their limitations; bold enough to make ground level and work your way up - if you start at the top. you'll finish at the ground although he had not been too involved, he O( because you think you can do a better job decisions, and mature enough to take respon­ could make an impact. We went on conversing than him or her; it should have started when you sibility for their decisions; striving for success, level. My purpose in writing this article is to and he informed me that the Dean of his col­ saw that hole in the wall or the lack of air-con­ but not afraid of failure; stem enough to han­ effectively communicate with the student body lege was Dean (Rev.) Goodwin. Urlt! At that ditioning, or when you were tired of com­ dle business, yet mellow enough to have fun; and help others to understand student govern­ point, I realized that he (and many others) plaining and just wanted to solve the problems. lead when they need to, and know how to fol­ ment. My time at Howard will end in Decem might be headed for failure. In light of that, I'm If you are really trying to make a change, you low when others take the lead. The value of ber, and my time in student government will going to Share my Testimony: should al ready have some basis in being active good leaders is not just measured by their end in May. I'm just trying to give some tips Got put on the scene in fall of 1998. I read on the campus. You should NOT be running for accomplishments, but more so by their ability on what I've learned along the way. up (H-Book, Hilltop, etc... ), stayed informed UGSA representative when you have NEVER to inspire others to lead. More than that, lead­ So if you really want to be a student leader. and didn't really get hip to the game until attended a UGSA meeting. You should NOT ers are there to listen to you and work with you re-read this article and try to apply it to your­ 1999. Ran for office in 2000 (and won) and ran be nmning for Student Council President if you as equals, for no matter what titles they may self. And if need be, holler at me. From one again in 2001 to finish what I started and pave do not know what the HUSA Policy Board is hold, we are all students and human beings, bison to many others, keep your heads up, and the way for a good future. Sacrificed finan­ (page 139 in the H-Book). What you should none better than any others. make something happen. cially, academically and socially to help my stu­ be doing is trying to become aware of the stu­ That brief description of leadership' should I dent council blossom. Made time for EVERY dent government. More than that, you should apply to everyone who thinks that they arc lead­ R11ssell Drake is a senior comp111er science! meeting and went to other meetings just to evaluate what a leader really is. ers. If you think that you are a leader and that majorfrom Gary, Indiana. He is the Presidenl' make sure we were all on the same accord. Put Leaders are people whose basis is in serving does not apply to you, you may need to re-eval­ of the Engineering, Architecr11re & Computer the TNG Lists out (in the mailbox or under your their constituents. They are there to guide you uate yourself. If you do not think that you are Sciences Student Co1111cil and the H USA Poli-: door) and remain committed towards servant by educating, motivating, and uplifting you. a leader, and that description docs apply to you, cy Board Chaim,an. He can be contacted at leadership. Put in double time and double Leaders are also truthful with you; they don't then you are a good leader in the making. [email protected] effort, and now YOU WANT TO BE A STU- hide things and they don't make excuses. Lead- I'm not trying to discourage anyone; every-

By Sebastian Parks BeefMan One Step Forward, Three By Antijuan Jackson

Steps Backward Yo, i& it ju&t me or Wail. lhia eJ.puint il-~c.l: hialot'f month. ia the N~A m.add ~a? 1)\ua, it"& juat the entertainment &Ulor. And last night NJgrou are doing big thing&. that c.ab not onl1 paaud me up, that fool lri«l to hit me. I believe sani1y may have escaped Howard Uni­ great black minds that wc in case the same Onl-f one phrm ig appropriate for p&Wdo adiienment: versity. In all attempts to grasp wha1 may have mentality of the streets that many of us escaped -~w~mu. caused the display of ignorance tha1 I just wit­ from in order to live a better life? ls it possible? nessed. I believe I can never. never find justifi­ I thought not. but the problem wasn't the show I pup«l thal}t.\the Nl-~tar wu~end. able reason in it. It started off last semester of sheer niggcrism (and yes I know the origin. when the brightest and boldes1 from Howard so take it in the context that applies) the prob­ For a &U I tho119ht N~C. - &£i. Universi1y broke the windows at Cramton lem was in fac t the problem which haunts the \ f:ven tile commerdala got hip-hop flavor. Auditorium while impa1iently waiting for free African American communi1y today. The prob­ movie tickets. Free movie tickets, I write this lem, the stereotype that has been created by our with emphasis to underline the stupidity in the Western European trustworthy friends, apathy, Oi:a1, who", gonna c.atch one. action. Oh, but our intellect grows each semes­ once described in a sense by Cornell West as ter. It was February 5th, when a young lady. a Nihi lism. When I stood there watching the lb. hand i& ~ and read-f to deliver friend, was slapped in the Howard Universi1y actions of cavemen, a young lady observing in Where the hell jg Ahmad ~&Ii.ad? Cafeteria. Yet, in order to grasp the entirety of entertainment had 1he audacity to say. "This slave mentality the fun had to continue. Febru­ happens at every college, not just Howard." ary 6th, the day after the genius of a boy decid­ That's it. Is that who1the new generation of / ed to test his man hood by a slapping a woman, Howard students accept? Have we reached a food fight escalaied into a fist fight. I just complacency in our advancement? Are we at a wanted to say thank you, of course speaking stalemate? Are we not the talented tenth? Have from the standpoint of our oppressors who we accepted here, at the Mecca. that we can be already view African Americans as unruly, the same as other universities? Have we ceased uncouth, and unintelligent specimens. Howard to be the Excellency that our rich tradition University students you have proven yourself to holds true? I just ask in concern, that we. at not be the actual Mecca of African American Howard University, be that change. Our speech. intellectuals, but an actual fraud of what wc our actions, all of us, we make up what the hyped ourselves up to be. Oh, I hate to seem future holds for Black America. Remember negative, but isn ·1 this e~actly how we are that. depicted. How can it be that at the plethora of

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.. AS TuESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002 THEFIILLT HUSA Candidates State Their Platform, Ideas

From HUSA Plaifonns 011 A I dent body 10 envision themselves making a positive Junior biology major, Jaha Howard, has' an array of self-reliance. contribution 10 the Howard Community." initiatives he plans 10 undenake ifhe captures the posi­ Unfonunately, Hansford was unavailable for further and Justin Hansford rustle for the Undergraduate HUSA candidates Cornell Wi lliamson and T. Nicole tion of Undergraduate Trustee. Howard first wants to comment. Trustee position. Candidates for 1he role of Graduate Merrill crca1e an African American Center, where issues per­ Graduate Trustee candidate Janelle Phillip Trustee are Janelle Phillip and Marwan Poner. Running under the platfoan of "!'he Awakening," taining to the black community can be addressed and The first-year graduate student, Janelle Phillip, Several of the candidates spoke to The Hilltop, giv­ Junior Legal Communications major, Cornell discussed. He wants 10 work with the present Under­ working toward a master's degree in social work, said ing a shon overview of their platfonn and goals for the Williamson, and Advenising Major, T. Nicole Merrill, graduate Trustee, Breana Smith, to create an H-book University. she doe, not have a platform. She structures her cam­ hope 10 "promote awareness, involvement. and for future trustees so 1hey ..don't go in there blind.'' A paign behind her corporate experience with the Bureau HUSA candidates Arabella Littlepage and Karim M. change" as the essential heads of HUSA. pannership with a major work out faciliry is in 1hc Shabazz of Engraving and Printing, which is the primary mone Williamson said he plans to work with voter educa­ works for Howard. as he hopes to provide a bener printing division of the American government. She Junior Political Science major. Arabella Litt.lepage, tion stressing that "students have been disenfranchised faci lity for athletes and students. also works with the Washington Adventist Hospital, and Senior Political Science Major, Karim Shabazz, in Howard's past and is imponant that students vote If Howard becomes trustee, he would be one of the which she ensures, gives her the experience 10 head th are boosting their campaign under the platfonn of now." few trustees that fonns an unofficial staff beneath him. trusree position. "Envision ...Seeing is Believing." Littlepage said she Merrill said that transfer students are not made "I work well with people, and that is what I am used "I am not selling anything false. What I am saying is hopes to establish a surveying system, where srudents aware of the functions of student government, being 10 doing. so a staff could help me with day-to-day that I can conduct myself in a professional manner, not are sent to various administrative offices seeking both that she transferred to Howard. She plans on changing operations," Howard said. just for graduate students bur for the undergraduate stu positive and negative aspects to compile as data. This that, while also increasing the exposure HUSA leaders FOCUS is his platfonn, which stands for flexibi lity, dents also." data will then be presented 10 the head of that office as have with the leaders of other schools. opponunity, cooperation. understanding. and service. Phillip wants to offset costs in tuition by raising a notice of student treatment and the impression that "We could try to see how they do things," said Mer­ As the present Vice-President of the Ans and Science students fel t by this treatment. Li11lepage wants 10 money and donating some of her own. She plans on rill. Student Council and fom1er Vice-President of the improve the communication between students and helping with recruitment and with alumni giving, by Merrill is the present Ms. School of Communica­ National Association for the Advancement of Colored HUSA by creating a calendar for dispersal, e-mail "raising srudents concerns about how imponant it is to tions and Williamson is the president of Alpha Phi ' People (NAACP), Howard feels he can push is give back." messages, ads in student papers, and dispersal of flyers Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Beta Chapter. FOCUS platform along. in dorms and in Blackbum. She also hopes create pro­ 'This position is gives the University long-term ben­ Williamson also sits on HUSA's judiciary board, and is Undergraduate Trustee candidate Justin Hansford posal writing workshops and a leadership development efits," Phillips said. "I am also looking out for my chil­ the president of the mock trial team. In honor of Black History Month, Justin Hansford is series, where students will gain leadership skills. dren that will a11end this school in the furure." "We really want 10 open students eyes to what running under the platfonn of "The Black Star Cam­ "We wanted 10 have a platfonn that is nor all fluff," Graduate Trustee candidate Marwan Pon er Howard has to offer," said Williamson. paign"; he got the idea from Marcus Garvey's steam said Littlepage in her press release. ''We want the stu- Unfonunately, Marwan Poner was nor available for Undergraduate Trustee candidate Jaha Howard company. The focus is on economic independence and commen1. Student Attempts Suicide in Tubman Quadrangle

From S11icide Attempts page Al accountoo for roughly 11.5 % of the people commit­ "Suicide is a hostile act that can feed off of depres­ and the main cause of stress for many entering college ting take their own Ii fe daily. Suicide was the third sion, but it can also feed off ofh0$lility, anger. impul­ students. 17,e U11il•ersiry Cou11seling Sen1ice offers lrelp for all leading cause of death of people in the 15-24 age siveness, alcohol, or drugs," Lacey said. "Suicide is a of those who wislr 10 speak wit/J a professional abo111 "We're troubled by it, especially when you are deal­ group. very complicated issue and should not be simplified as depressio11, an:ciery and other personal problems. ing with a student suicide a11emp1," Smith said. "Some Smith recommended that when friends know of oth­ always being caused by depression.·· students come 10 Howard or other universities finding They are located in the Sclroo/ of Co1111111111icarions. ers who are having thoughts of commi11ing suicide that Lacey said students in college are often struggling 10 themselves the first time away from home at 17,18, or /11fomwtion co11rtesy oftile University Counseling Ser­ they should contact someone trained 10 help the indi­ please their parents before pleasing themselves. vice 2001-02 19, and they have to navigate their way through this and H Book. vidual. "Majorities of people who are depressed contem­ maze their first year," "Students contemplating suicide often feel an inabil­ plate suicide. A lot of students we see at the clinic Smith said when students go away to school they ity 10 deal with their problems. It is irnponant that have been depressed because of their families. Stu­ must forge suppon systems 10 have people 10 count on someone from his or her suppon system refers that dents will come in and say they want to major in per­ in times of need, much like a family. According 10 troubled person right away. Those minor problems forming ans, for example. even 1hough their parents him, parents, University faculty members and c lass­ need 10 be addressed immediately instead of waiting want them 10 pursue something else." Lacey said. mates can be pan of this system. until they compound," Smith said. Lacey suggests individuals who are thinking about The American Association of Suicidology said that Dr. Wilber Lacey, a psychiatrist from the University taking their own life seek help and try not to spend 100 in 1997. on an average 5.3 Blacks committed suicide Counseling Service. outlined possible causes of sui­ much time alone. She said the best way to find out if a each day. People between the ages of 15 and 24 cide. friend is suicidal is 10 simply ask.

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Dear friend, For a year and counting, we have been silent friends. At times, I noticed you even though I may have been blind to your eyes. I have walked by you on the Yard countless times and 1 remember on several occasions we exchanged passing glances. I remember the one time we spoke but that was only by chance. In class one day, you asked me a question about an assign­ ment, in my amazement, I answered with glossy eyes but I quickly turned away. But today as I take a moment to observe you, I notioe you have grown and sadly, I feel responsible. You are pregnant. I would call it a mistake but that would be ignorance. I would call you a black girl lost but how could I when I was too scared to find you. We were never intimately involved, and I have never really spoken to you or taken the time to find out who you really are. I by: can't even fonn my lips to say your name. Sin Frankly, I know nothing about you except what my eyes allow me to observe. But the miserable look in your eyes tells in the Air the story. In your face, I can see that's not Valen what you wanted. By J OHNOELL H11,1, II names ofsaints from a hat and have ly find the right piece of lingerie or that perfect If I could weigh all the problems in the Contributing Writer them for the rest of they=. Hecho5e rcstaurant 10 share with his girlfriend on Valen­ world when I look at you, I see a woman Valentine. tine's Day? Victoria's Secret,just like Godiva, carrying more than her share. I feel Valentine's Day is the day that many couples it. St. Valentine ~as beheaded into the new year, we always comes out on top. lbeir store contains responsible because if I had taken the time celebrate their love for one anodler. They bold lovers marry against the begin to evaluate a wide assortment of sleepwear, lingerie, body Claudius. Claudius felt scents, and fragrances that will accent any to speak to you maybe I could have hands and su-oll down the streets while window us, and u

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By Bernard 'Poet' Murray Sweetest Day was established in 1960 by a man from in no way am I saying that Sweetest Day is better or more orbe the outcast, it's up 10 you. But Sweetest day is acute Cleveland, Ohio who watched as the orphans and shut­ important than Valentine's Day (though the.Midwest is holiday, and it's suppose 10 be a fun holiday where you Everybody who has somebody knows if ins in the neighborhood were being neglected and for­ holding it down), all I am trying to do is enf1ghten the can give love and touch that special someone. Smith dis­ February 14 is overlooked in least or if gotten. He wanted 10 show them that someone general public of this holiday that's widely overlooked agrees, "the entire concept behind Sweete~t Day is over­ the gift isn't 10 her standards, that cared. He received support from a few of his by people outside the Midwest. l spoke 10 Kan1aria rated and over-commer­ night you'll probably think of what neighbors and together they distributed Smith, a sophomore psychology/pre-med major from cial ized and I'd you could have had while she's in small gifts to those orphans and shut-ins. Buffalo, who is proof that Sweetest Day has truly rather celebrate the next room. If you care for your That next year, on the third Saturday of reached those outside of the Midwest. She recalls Valentine's significant other you'll get her just October, Clevelanders took pan in this her high school boyfriends buying her small Day." However the right gift so you two can sleep ceremony and began the tradition of tokens of their affection for Sweetest Day. there is no denying happier that night. But wait; what's Sweetest Day. The idea of Sweetest Day that Sweetest Day is a that I hear, Valentine's Day isn't the was 10 spread love and cheer to the under­ Sweetest Day isn't just shared with your roman­ holiday that can't be only day on the calendar in which you privileged, but over the years it has been broad­ tic interest. Parents, siblings, even friends can get a, overlooked, it's about honor the one(s) you love (or really. really en to everybody. "Happy Sweetest Day." Take time to show some love 10 spread throughout the like) with a little something from the heart. J There are some who believe Sweetest Day to be a 10 those who don't get it from you nonnally. Think of it whole country. Mark it on your am talking about Sweetest Day! For those of you fake Valentine's Day or a clever scam Hallmark cre­ as a, I love you ... 111011 holiday. calendar now before you forget. who aren't fortunate enough to be from the Midwest, ated.to generate money. When in fact both of these are it's a small holiday celebrated on the third Saturday of correct, Hallmark and many other card companies make Sweetest Day, as I recalled earlier last semester, wasn't October. cards for Sweetest Day that are cute and humorous. But getting the publicity it deserves. You can join the crowd Valentines Day Gift Guide Part II A Fitness Revolution

By Danielle Pointdujour to those of boxing and kickboxing. incorporating learning Contributing Writer combinations and pad work. Member.. can put their newly fo-.md skilJ... 10 the test every Friday night as the club has open It happens 10 most of us. The New Year begins and spruring. Grappling. another fonn ofcombat fighting is you're full of hope for things 10 come, that is until Feb­ offered and C-ipoeim will be added later this month. The ruary rolls around and all the local stores start putting up gym's insuuaors have the combined teaching and fighting little hearts and teddy bears in the window and you experience of over .50 years. remember that you're alone. Sure you have friends who Tu balance the energy ofall the combo! cla'i.<;es, Third P­ tines Day." Corunliuting Writer ate a club like atmosphere with a DJ, oxygen bar, organic fruit, Now fellas I haven't forgotten about you. Just because and a special half-hour circuit SCI up for those who want to get you might not be in to the self-pampering thing, doesn't The Adams Morgan bar and restwranl scene is being chal­ a cµck worxouL "You get to party with some of the best bod­ mean you can't find a way 10 enjoy your V-day. "Men lenged by a new hybrid Third Power Fitness. a gym unlike ies in DC ...You don't come home smelling like smoke, aren't generally into spas or hot baths at home," says any other by day; it also functions as one of the area's new there's no alcohol and no reason 10 feel guilty in the morning'' says Rush. Ellis, "but they do like 10 shop, for themselves anyway." evening bot spocs. Foundod by Edward ''Steel" Rush, a That's right fellas. treat yourself 10 those new Jordans, Howard lawSchool graduate, Third Power Fitness =cs a The fusion ofgym and fitness facility is a I0-minute walk that velour Phat Farm suit or that X-Box game you've unique environment forp from the Meridian, making it ideal for many Howard students. ate the kind offacility tbal I wished l could have wod:cd OUI "The walk is cool; it's like walking up to Safeway" says ooe th been dying to play, afier all who said February 14 was in," says Rush. Mcridi.111 Hill residen~ just for women. Rush bought out the old gym. Muscle Beach. a couple of Now if being alone is not gonna cut it because you will months ago a.-id con,'el1ed the bland gym into one "ith flavor eventually depress yourself thinking about your friend .. The gym's lounge inlerior blends African nrt and modem fur­ and their mate, then spending time with friends is always niture. The rest of the 8,00) sqwre foot facility offers a wide a great way to get your mind off of being romantically variety ofsu-englh. conditioning. and cardiovascular equip­ challenged. Rent a few movies and make tacos with the ment Sound$ ofjazz. Hip Hop, and new age music fill the air. girls or go out to the club and spit your best game with Over size windows reveal an eighteen~ foot boxing ring your boys, basically. do you. where passer bys get a look at the variety of3Ctivities that the No mailer how you spend this special day, always gym offers. remember one imponant thing. It doesn't mailer who Un.like most gyms that offer watered down versions of box­ you're with, where you go, or how much money you Thel"Oach t'Oin carricrfors.&sisa hot gin to pnmper,·our­ ing and kickboxing in the form of aerob~ Third Power Fit­ spend, the gre.11es1 gift you could ever give yourself or ness gives members an oppommity 10 train a.~ if they crune to sdf for \'llJentinl'< Day even that special someone, is the gin of complete and says sophomore education major Krystal Mackie. Fresh­ learn how to fight '1he main difference is that we stress unconditional love. Because love is something that will authenticity. We don't tcaeh aerobics ... you are trained as if man Andrea Fairweather is taking a different approach, never get lost, stolen, broken or go out of style and it's "I'm going to be my own Valentine. I'm buying myself you want to be a fighter. There is none of th:ll Jumping around the gin that gives itself to you all year long. flailing of the anns stuff." says Rush. Instead, the rigorous cardiovascular and mUSClllar workouts combine chills similar Many students in 3rd Po\H1r Fit~• traiailljt room lake- admn• lnjte of it W3d0

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Tuesday, February 12 Wednesday, February 13 Calendar The J ackie Robinson Story, WHUT (2): The second baseman The Middle Passage, HBO who not only changed the face of (30): ln a haunting, poetic tone, What's Going On This Week? the game, but also the way it was The Middle Passage, describes played tells his own side of the the way men, women and chil­ smry. Ruby Dee also stars in Jackie dren were stolen from their vil­ Robinson's story that tells how he lages and crammed into a helped break the color barrier in the ship's hold, many wasting away in their own filth or tak­ major leagues. Time: 8:00 PM What: Jam to the tunes of the Buck Creek Jazz ing their own lives. Time: 7:30 Band as they perform from their repertoire of Dix­ PM The Real World, MTV {21): Kyle ieland jazz. and Keri argue about how he treats Where: Millennium Stage-The John F. Kennedy her when they're with his friends; Duke Ellington's WasWng­ ton, WHUT (2): Take an inti­ Center for the Performing Ans; 2700 F. Street NW, Theo brings home several girls for a 202-467-4600 pany and one of them throws up in mate look into the life of one of Washington, DC's most When: 6PM the shower stall , angering his How much: Free housemates. Time: 10:00 PM famous native sons. More importantly, get a peak in the What: Join Richard L. Friedman, chairman of the past Blind Date, WBS0 {26): If you Security Task Force of the National Planning Com­ have not been on a blind date, you Washington's Uptown scene Wednesday during the I920's is revealed. mission, as he discusses increased security effons may want to either consider getting around Washington's monuments. Time: 8:00 PM into one or reconsider. Catch the Where: National Building Museum: 40 I F Street 2/13/02 big-daddy of all dating shows, as NW, 202-272-2448 Toles From the Crypt, Sci-Fi host Robert Lodge takes you into When: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM What: Take a trip 10 Maryland tonight to enjoy the wild word of dating in the new (33): Looking for a little horror in your life? Tales from tire How much: Free classic black films from the 1930s and 1940s. Film millennium. This is definitely not librarian Kent Moore will screen and provide com- your parent's Love Connection. Crypt presents a touch of B­ movie nostalgia and stars Jada mentary for this weekly event. Pinkett in a clash between good Where: Largo-Kettering Branch Library; 9601 Capital and evil over a key that can Lane, 301-336-4044 unlock dark forces. Time: When: 7PM 10:00PM How much: Free What: Entertain your inner child by attending the DC production of "Disney on Ice," presenting four Dis- Thursday 2/14/02 ney classics. Where: MCI Center; 60 I F Street NW, 202-432- Living Dolls: The Making of a Child Beauty Queen, HBO {30): A look at the world of child beauty What: Have a chic Valentine's Day at the 7328 pageants, including preparation and execution, and the financial burdens assumed by parents. Included: a 5- reception and sneak preview of Happenstance When: 7PM year-old Florida girl and her mother traverse the South from one competition to another. Time: 7:00 PM (Le Battemem d'ailes du Papillion). The How much: $13-$40 reception includes pastries and champagne. Be Heard: Global Discussion with Colin Powell, MTV (21): The Secretary of State fields questions in an Where: Visions Cinema Bistro Lounge: 1927 interactive international conference slated to be taped today in Washington, D.C. Powell , a key figure in the Florida Avenue, 202-667-0090 war on terrorism, is expected to discuss the rapidly evolving nature of foreign policy in the aftermath of the When: 6:30 PM Sept. ll attacks. Howard students will also be taking place in the forum, which is moderated by John Norris How much: $6 for students and Gideon Yago. Time: 8:00 PM What: Ignite the romance this evening with a NBA Washington Wizards v. Sacramento Kings: TNT (36): Last time these two met in Washington as the guided tour through the U.S. Botanic Garden Wi.zards pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the first half of the season. Now, the Wizards are going back to Conservatory. Sacramento. Will MJ and the Wizards be able to take down Webber and the Kings where they have only lost Where: U.S. Botanic Garden; 100 Maryland one game at home? Watch and find out! Time: 9:00 PM Avenue SW, 202-226-4082 When: 5 PM-6 PM How much: $ I 2 couples, S7 singles Compiled by Jozen Cummings, Hilltop Staff Writer

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Weekly Horoscope: Feb­ Top 10 Most Romantic ruary 10- February 17, 2002 Aries (3/21-4/20) T,y to be more sensitive to other Restaurants For V-Day people's feelings. At times you tend to be harsh. Be patient, and do not rush anyone into anything they are uncomfonable with. e BY ELENA B ERCERON son) or order a la cane m the $8-S 17 Paul Pelt frequently features specials Contributing Writer range for entrees. and even complementary appetizers in addition to fabulous traditional and Taurus (4/21-5/21) City Whether you've counted the d.iys 9. Mebak 817 Seven/It St. (202) off-the-wall dishes with an African For those of you who are already until February 14th, waiting to do the 408-9292 influence (picture heavenly fried in a relationship, you plan to spend more time with your sweet­ whole flowers-cards-candy thing, or chicken and collard greens or adobo ie this week. For those of you How not to define closed your eyes and tried to ignore This metro-accessible (red-line; skin steak with green chile and mush­ hints from a significant (or not so sig­ Gallery Place/Chinatown) Indian room salsa butter). who are single, your demanding workload keeps you from having Yourself on nificant) other, the fact is it's almost restaurant is perfect for first-timers here. Valentine's Day forces everyone and culinary adventurers alike. The 4. Patisserie Poupon / 645 IViscon­ a social life this week. in any son of relationship to find a dim, exotic eatery offers a selection of sin Ave. (202) 342-3248 Valentine's Day ~ mini (S/22-6121) way 10 celebrate their stage of roman­ traditionally spicy and milder versions tic love, regardless of its depth or of flavorful Indian staples with which Who says you have to eat a tradi­ Spiritual concepts appeal 10 you duration. For most, hopefully, that cel­ even the most gluttonous couples can tional veggies-meat-and-potatoes meal at this time. You try to change ebration will mean a trek beyond shar­ experiment while escaping with a tab to be romantic? For those who find it your views on various subject BY TIFFANY D. JACKSON ing an order of chicken tenders in the under $30. easier to get in the mood without a matters. Punchout. heavy meal in their stomachs, delight Good intentions aside though, V­ 8. Senses 3206 Grace St. (off Wis­ your date with decadence. lsn 't that Cancer (6/22-7/22) Day's approach often prompts a last­ consin Ave.) (202) 342-9083 what Valentine's Day is all about? You attract a lot of attention this week. Members of the opposite oses are red, violets are blue, minute scramble 10 the phone book 10 Gorge yourselves with the Patisserie's things are sweet but not when it find a restaurant both special enough The Georgetown bistro, whose raspberry mousse and chocolate sex compliment you on everything and you get many Rcomes to you and Valentine's for the occasion (no drive-thru win­ name refers 10 its mission of appealing almond mocha cake or other sinfully Day. A time when gifts are prevalent and dow) and fitting for your level of to all five of diners' senses with decor, delectable dessens. The pastry shop invitations to cenain events. romance is in the air. For couples, it"s one love/like. This year, don't let the service, and nightly live music, also offers the requisite coffee drinks of their most favorite times of the year. For progress of that relationship hinge on delights patrons' taste buds with a and fresh-squeezed juices in addition Leo (7123-8/22) others, it is easy to get bitter and simple to the advice of Verizon, or worse. on menu fu ll of "gourmet French" treats. to salads and sandwiches if your date Be careful of how you say things define yourself on such an easy gift-giving fate as you stab blindly between list­ The mid-range restaurant (about $22 wants something more substantial. and to whom. You always feel holiday. Like Christmas and birthdays. it's ings with your eyes closed. Here are per person) bas drawn up a Valentine's You'll come off as a hopeless roman­ that you should be in hard to decide where you stand with one ten can't-miss romantic restaurants menu, but couples will be more tic while only shelling out about $6 a control, however not this ti.me. another. Is it appropriate to buy someone a that, barring any bone-headed com­ impressed with the dainty treats on the piece. Be prepared to answer to people gift even when there was no verbal agree­ ments about your exes or a faux pas dessen menu, most notably the banana of a higher status. ment on where your relationship stands? involving your date, your steak knife creme brulec and chocolate dome 3. Oida Vez 1438 U St., NW (202) That's just one of the many hardships that and the emergency room. should cake. 667-0785 Virgo (8/23-9/23) come with V-Day. inspire a cozy, snuggly, and all-togeth­ This weekend, you will go away If there is one day that women take com­ er revolting display of post-dinner 7. Sequoia 3000 K St., NIV (1Vaslt­ The new urbane "restaurant/enter­ to spend time with your true love. pletely different face it would have to be affection. ingto11 Harbour) (202) 944-4200 tainment experience" will continue its Be prepared to have fun and the V-Day. On one side. women look The list takes into account as many Thursday night jazz series on the 14th indulge in deep conversations. happy, dress in their best, and carry the definitions of 'romantic' as possible, A favorite among Howard students with a performance by Royce Brown flowers their man obviously gave them. On offering a variety of dining styles, in the know, the awe-inspiring view that will feature a three course dinner. Libra ( 9/24-10/23) the other hand, some women are dressed in locations, and price ranges; because from the dry-docked ship in George­ Patrons can choose from the lobster, Someone leaves an imponant black with the most disgruntled face you· ve although ornate, extravagant restau­ town's Washington Harbour sets the served with shrimp and pasta or the decision in your hands this week. ever seen. Some may even accidentally trip rants are impressive, nothing is less stage for romantic gatherings. The prime rib with a choice of dessens for You take on many responsibilities one of the happier girls. just for evil fun. romantic than not being able to cover ship gained entrance on the list mainly $34 per person. and will interact closely with a Whether this is your first V-Day with your the check or spending the night at the on the strength of its reputation and Capricorn. man or lover. or this is the first time with­ same place as fony other Howard cou­ decor, however, as the middle-of-the­ 2. Le Jardin 1207 19th St., NIV out one, this article is for you. ples. Most of the places that made the road menu does liule to aid or inter­ (202) 833-4800 Scorpio (10/24- 11/22) There is no simple explanation on why list offer prix fixe menus (a choice of fere with the evcnjng. Check out the Although you will be very jealous some women hate Valentine's Day. Many specials for a set price) or similar seven Chef's specials on Valentine's Although the French restaurant can this week, you experience a spiri­ believe it's jealously but I don't believe Valentine's Day values in addition to night priced from $6 to $23.95. hit pockets hard with entrees ranging tual connection with someone that's the only reason. I've hated Valen­ their regular menus, so budgeting from $16-$24, savvy Washingtonians new. tine's Day since I was five years old and should not be a problem. It should 6. Kuna 1324 U St., N\V (202) 797- know that the secluded restaurant is J'm far from jealous. Being hun at such a also be noted that while all the restau­ 790 worth every penny. Besides expenly Sagittarius (11/23-12/21) young age affected me until I was eighteen. rants on the list are sure-fire, consis­ done dishes, Le Jardin gets everything You will finally get the chance to Even if l had a man and it just happened to tently good spots, some great restau­ Take advantage of the under-uti• right with its floral-patterned glass enjoy things that you did when be V-Day he definitely wouldn't see me on rants were left off the list due to lized, resurgent U-Streel corridor with windows, fireplaces and a heated ter­ you were younger. You will be a that day. At times, I couldn't even bring factors other than food quality includ­ Kuna, one of n number of quality race. Anyone not in a romantic mood celebrity in your own little way. myself to school because I didn't want to ing overcrowding, noise, or difficulty restaurants sprouting up along tbe his­ after leaving this place should have his Flin with the person you always see all the girls flaunt their roses and jewel­ of their type of food (imagine trying to toric avenue. The neighborhood new­ or her hean checked for frostbite. wanted to get with. ry. I thought it would be even worse as a hold hands as your date cracks open comer offers traditional Italian, its freshman living in an all girls dorm and her crab legs). With that being said, shon menu, and focuses on doing the 1. Melrose Park Hyatt Hotel M & Oipricoro (12122-1/20) seeing the flower trucks pull up to the here are the restaurants that did make few freshly made pasta dishes well, 24th St., N\V (202) 955-3899 Stay mentally alen the 11••-13"'. dom1. This year, I'm trying something new. the cut: offering them at ridiculously low Your ideas will be much needed I'm going to be positive about this Hall­ prices (most around $9) to attract cus­ For the hard-core dreamy-eyed and your creativity will flourish. mark holiday, and I give you the same 10. Banana Cafe500 Eightlt St., SE tomers. romantics, Melrose is everything that For all you female Capricorns, advice. (202) 543-5906 Hallmark has taught us that Valen­ expect a fun date with the guy Personally I don't think we should let S. Rocky's Cafe /817 Columbia tine's Day should be: white linen, you just met. one day of the year define our worth and Step outside of the Tex-Mex mold Ave., NIV (202) 387-2580 roses, dinner and dancing. From the how much another person loves us. If that's on Valentine's Day. This vibrant Lati­ exquisite an decor. attentive service Aquarius (1/21-2119) the case Valentine's Day should be every no spot features CUban and Pueno­ Rocky's, previously reviewed in and comfonable, private tables Mel­ You have a lot of things on your day of the year. There shouldn't be one set Rican delicacies (think braised and this space, cracked the top five with its rose is a clnss act and a perfect Valen­ mind right now and you come day where you get all the treatment that smoked meats, stuffed seafood dishes, consistently excellent Cruibbean-Cre­ tine's choice, but its prices are not for across as being aloof to those you deserve on every other day. And just and lots of beans and rice sides) with­ ole food. The intimate, dimly lit caft the faint ofhean or those who won't around you. Try not to seem so because you didn't get that rose or ring on out breaking the bank. Do the three has a great iaexpensive wine list for eschew the Timberland/Roe-a-Wear withdrawn from everything. V-Day doesn't mean no one loves you. You course prix fixe menu ($24.95 per per- those old enough to panake, and Chef look for a jacket and tie. have lots of friends and family that care Pisces (2/20- 3/20) about you. Some women live and die for Your calm nature and open mind that perfect day. You should live for it to be is what holds you and a group of perfect 365 days of the year. So I wish you your closest friends together. all a Happy Valentine's Day, may you have For Lovers Only You will be surrounded by many lots of sex, plenty of chocolate, and some­ opinionated people. one special (whether it be a man or friend) to share it with. But hey don't listen to me, Compiled by Leesa Davis, staff !just live life and write about it! Library writer

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ISBN# 0452282241 doctor, Ronn Elmore provides insight with book can aid in bridging the communication gap memory. but by then, it would be too late. $13.00, paperback respect to the emotions of black men. prevalent in many The free time in between class­ Yep, high school was a dramat­ Nineteen stories in all comprise this collection of Drawing upon information gained during his relationships. es was interesting. Idle chatter ic period where I discovered the contemporary eras written radio call-in shows and seminars, about the latest TV shows, who true nature of myself. A young by a grouping of established and emerging voices Elmore provides a heads up for sisters on how to likes whom, and of course, quick, man destined to be rejected con­ passionate physical adventures! stantly by every woman he meets, . • • These were done by the " cool until the day he has a really big dudes," (i.e. the guys with the bank account, and can afford all hottest girls) who would openly the Thai women named " Sooki " l USlC kiss in public, sneak into the he wants. My conclusion on high girls' bathrooms, and do unmen­ school: For some it sucks, for Grade: B Daylight is Rock's fifth album and his second recover from his potential downfall. tionables that we in lonely demo­ some it rocks, and like life it was By Tariq Abdal-Haqq album on Def Jux, the record label headed by El­ Daylight is definitely a good EP, but it does have graphic, would never experience all about what you made it. Lat- · Contributing Writer p formerly of the independent hip-hop group Com­ its shortcomings. All of the EP is not new. The track ('til later on, of course). erz! pany Flow. For this EP Rock teams up with a team "Night Light" sounds like an alternate take of Yes, this was a time of exquis­ Quote of the Week: In a geme that can only offer materialism or over­ of producers and MCs to create an outstanding "Daylight," while "Maintenance" is just ab-side to ite pain; looking at girls we felt consciousness, it is nice to get some diversity for album. the Coma single released on Def Jux last summer. we would never get, doing How do you write women so a change. New York MC Aesop Rock's latest Daylight is named after one of the songs featured Another problem is that there is an approximate 17- schoolwork we felt we could well? " I think of a man, and endeavor, Daylight, is a 7-track EP that is a com­ on Labor Days. The song "Daylight" can be con­ minute wait to get to the hidden track "Four Peo­ never pass. It's funny how youth remove all reason, and account­ panion to 2001 's critically acclaimed Labor Days. sidered by many fans and critics as one of Labor ple." By the time you get to the hidden track you makes us walk blindly into pain. ability." -Jack Nicholson As In Labor Days Rock dissected and interrogated the Days' best tracks. So, it was only instinctive for have already forgotten what CD you were listen­ In high school, girls are masters Good As It Gets everyday working life of the average US citizen. Rock to choose "Daylight" as the name and title ing to in the fust place. Other than those two dis­ of rejection, and do it unerringly. Daylight Rock provides some additional views on track for this EP. turbances, there is very little to complain about. They tell you that you are ugly, Marcus Bird can be reached at the topic of labor that was previously addressed in Rock does not disappoint when it comes to While Rock may not possess the social con­ your skin is messed up, you aren't [email protected]. Labor Days, as well as offering some additional thoughtful subjects in his songs. The track pro­ sciousness of Common or the fashion sense of Puffy tall enough, your friends are stu- songs that do not necessarily tie into the theme of duced by Def Jux's label head El-P "Nickel Plated - I mean P. Diddy - he does provide an insightful Labor Days. Pockets" features lyrics addressing the tragic loss look into the state of the world. His lyrics, that Aesop Rock has gained much attention in the of the World Trade buildings along side fellow Def sometimes need a dictionary to comprehend, cou­ Poem hip-hop community over the past year. His lyrical Jux MC Vastaire of Cannibal Ox. The standout pled with his enigmatically produced tracks have references to theology and philosophy provide rea­ track from Daylight is "Four People." A track in always provided a good album. Daylight is no Que tonto tion of truth son for thought in his music, as well as, providing which Rock rhymes in depth about a breakdown exception to his track record. The way we put faces on the Rotting life away in gangrenous blueprints for an evolved state of hip-hop altogether. that he underwent and thanks those who helped him unimaginable symbiosis Clothe and wrap our dreams in Mi novia Theatre Review silken garments Scenarios play and replay into Breathe, smooth and create flesh oblivion lovingly that moves seamlessly Nothing is new -Seamlessly out the door Silhouetted figures at the door BY HAROLD EICHELBERGER scripted word that each actor strands across Esperando frame Hilltop Staff Writer the stage. I sit and wait as flurries dance -Flash- To ensure that the Duchess does not around my ears Lips like pomegranates, moist and Set in the early 1500s, during the Jacobean marry again, her brother Ferdinand hires The whispers as they fall to my feet sweet era, a duchess, widower is surrounded by her Boscia (Andrew Young), a spy, to follow They appear on the horizon, white Exploring the curves of your chro­ valiant kingdom in a perfect and stable environ­ her every move. Meanwhile, the Duchess but unsoiled mosomes ment, complete with a trusted mistress who conspires with Antonio and they marry Only to whir aimlessly into a sea of Holograms of lies flitter as bodies tends to her every need and strong guards who secretly, a perfect marriage that produces grime, concrete and mediocrity crush cotton protect and beckon at her every call. three beautiful children, two boys and a girl. Mi genie Moans into the night as Senor But, as in every kingdom, there are corrupt Despite their attempts for this marriage to If I breathe too hard wishing on my Python consumes its prey magistrates who live to develop and use their remain a secret, they are haunted by the frozen beauty it fades Perfumed exhilaration makes my nasty plans for making her life a living hell. For slick presence of Boso la who reports these Melting away into blunted, oafish head sore • the Duchess of Malfi, her two jealous brothers,. actions to her brothers Ferdinand. In an expression Taut, waxen backs shudder at the the Duke Ferdinand, and the Cardinal play the escape to protect the lives of her children I grasp on her blue ears as she slips indentation thorns in her side who swear by their own stripes and her husband, the Duchess runs, only away Blindness fills me as I drift that she will never marry again. She cannot and to be captured with her and her family left The Dutches ofMalfi runs at the Shakespeare Theatre until March 10. I smoothe her hair as rivulets Boiled, powdered and cut will not ever fall in love. She is a young, stun­ to bear the burdens of eternal torture. stream down her back Cold crushed 'ti! there's nothing ning woman forced to be forever stuck in the This play, which runs for approximate- Tug at her agued hands only to left but ebony and blues crux of her brothers, unless she marries in secret ly two and a half hours, slowly opens up to lure seclusion that she wanted, but it served to leave break her fingertips in fervor The blues like an eighty year old, to Antonio (Robert 'lyree), the steward of the the audience into a world that strains the emo­ the audience members with a lesson: control Tiempo alcoholic, gambling diabetic, three­ household, who happens to be black. tions of heartfelt sensitivity, if there was ever your own life. This was a well written and mag­ Swirling and splashing back to gen­ time veteran from Memphis with a In a dark and gloor,1y background, the stage such compassion to feel for an individual. Due nificent play, left only to be comprehended by esis slide guitar was set to captivate the audience into an illusion to the inunaculate stage architecture, the king­ the intelligence of experience. Each year bringing trade winds of Valentino champagne-soaked with of the classic tragedy. "The Duchess ofMalfi", dom turned into a forest, a palace, a bedroom, The "Duchess of Malfi," runs from now until yesterday Mari chino written by John Webster and currently playing at and a house within seconds. The play's comedy March 10, 2002 at the Shakespeare Theatre, 516 False poets and sages name them­ -Cherries for display that plump the Shakespeare Theatre, starring Kelly McGillis lies between the skillful reverences of each actor, Eighth Street S.E., Washington, D.C. For further selves until everyone is a deity into decay- presents the battles and weaving ways in which making up for the tragedy found in this play. information, the box office can be contacted at -Your sh*t is hot!- Others may game and spit words one must ftnd love. The excellent language used The lightheartedness of this play did not succeed 202-547-3230. Until lies have become the founda- past your lobe to write this play allows you to hang upon every in saving the heroine into living the perfect Sugar sweet metaphors or butter­ scotch prose When The Love is Gone They fall to my feet Above all, life my dear is Comer How can you tell other throughout eterni­ The times I've just Nutrasweet when the love has gone? ty longed, ached to hold Pleasing to the eye but bitter in the • Untitled It hasn't ended, and I don't think it would (Knock Is it the loss of happi­ But a catastrophe you 1n my arms, teeth wood) ness, the disappearing occurred, the Big Bang Just to tell you, look Saccharin in all its packagin' But the honesty is what keeps it alive twinkle in your eye? itself could not com­ you in your eyes, and Our lives run like parallel lines Paper hearts mean not a thing Some say you don't know the lie 'till they tell the I was sure Nhat we pare, say, "I Love You" When compared to the oro of my But in opposite directions truth had was more than for­ Our worlds became And before I can get The time is never right for us to get together and start pinky ring ... But the stuff you confide is street and when I play ever, something eternal out of sync, each revolv­ caught up, I realize, that a relationship So I wonder are we more caught up in ' confident the more I realize that our love is real We were like soul ing as polar opposite­ time is long past. the fantasy of harboring a secret love Than the pure It's real in the friendship that we share mates, getting our future sOur power of love had And the fact that I'm sweetness this joining could provide in reality I liken 'Never put the pure brown sugar And we're getting closer to admitting it aligned, withstood many disas­ reflecting lets me know, it to the battered woman who believes each time he'll before the dirty green cream' That's half the battle won, but the fantasy still remains Planning to walk that ters, but this last gust and allows me to answer never do it again When will the time be right for this But, what is life without a dream ... golden road of happi­ blew that love apart my own question. -Wally 'Gunns' Cambridge love to handle the competition of reality? -The Alchemist ness, Yet, here I am reflect­ The Love is Gone Reality in our relationship is our friendship Planning to love each ing and recalling, - Keven Cotton

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Year after year, season after season, the Howard University Women's Basketball team racks up championship trophies, they will not lose.

All Star Weekend is the Greatest Show on Earth Allen Powell II

Is it just me, or is NBA All Star weekend the greatest all star exhibition in all of professional sports? I mean the NFL's Pro Bowl is lame because nobody really goes all out because they are all afraid of injury, which is understandable. In baseball, good pitching dominates good hitting any day, and the All-Star game features the best pitch­ ers, which means there is very little scoring. And let's not even talk about hockey, which should be easy since nobody talks about hockey anyway. The NBA's All Star weekend features an exhibi­ tion of the game's most exciting aspect, the slam dunk, a tribute to one of the greatest sights in the world the smooth swish of nylon nets, with the long distance shootout, and fmally a chance to watch the greatest players in the world play togeth­ er in the actual game. NBA action is fantastic! The Dummies Unfortunately, NBA officials seem to struggle with a disease common among beauracrats the desire to fix things that are not broken. Case in point, the new rules for the Slam-Dunk competi­ tion and the new Hoop It Up game. The NBA dummies thought it would be a good idea to force dunkers to recreate old dunks, and have the peo­ ple who actually did the dunks judge them. This goes against the whole spirit of the dunk contest. The dunk contest is about originality and cre­ ativeness, the essence of basketball. (Didn't I sound a little like Bill Walton when he goes off on one of his tangents?). Although the dunkers were told that it would be okay if they changed the dunks up a little to add their own flavor, it appeared as if the judges were looking for dunkers to recreate the bangs exactly. This forced players to try dunks they were uncomfortable with, which led to sev­ By: Paul Crewe retired in 1986 and interestingly Parson was six conference games remaining. taught. So our depth helps us overcome eral misses. It also meant that even when players Contributing Writer one of only 18 women invited to try out for Coach Parson explained that it's difficult major losses in player personnel," Parson completed some of their dunks they received a the Harlem Globetrotters. to maintain such efficiency on a yearly basis said. poor score. Hell Gerald Wallace dunked from the Over the past seven years the Howard With expectation levels for the team at an and it's even more difficult when life's Parson also recalled times this season free throw line and only got a 44 I think. When University Women's Basketball team has all time high, the Lady Bison were able to issues take precedent over sports issues. where she's had to rely upon her young MJ, Brent Barry, and Jordan did it they al got 50s. played at a very competitive level and this use Parson's prior knowledge of the game "We've had some illnesses and some bench to perform well and when called Secondly, the three on three tournament was some year has proven to be no different. The Lady to overcome this transitional period and injuries, but we deal with those life issues upon, they've done just that. garbage. What the NBA needs to do is have a Bison have performed well and have an win the MEAC Tournament last year and just like everyone else. What makes us so "When sophomore guard, Laura Askew shooting skills challenge similar to some of the undefeated conference record as well as a again qualify for an NCAA Tournament strong is our ability to keep those things in comes off the bench she can get an open shot things the NFL does. Players should have to per­ 13-8 overall record. appearance with a 21-9 overall record. perspective, but at the same time realize that at almost any time. I think that has to do form dribbling feats, execute fundamental moves, Head coach Cathy Parson, who is now in Romanda Noble, who is the sports infor­ family and health are first," Parson stated. with the fact that the scouting report doesn't and still be able to hit shots. This would give fans her second season with the Lady Bison, mation director for women's basketball at Andrea Gardner (15.7 ppg, 11.5 rpg), who include players like Askew on team who can the opportunity to evaluate just how complete their took over last fall after former head coach Howard University, said that the team was is a senior and has played well over the last hit open shots and contribute to the team's favorite players are. Now that would be exciting! Sanya Tyler was dismissed by the universi­ able to perform so well last year because few seasons, has been banged-up like so chemistry" The Dilemma ty for alleged NCAA and university viola­ there was no drop-off in the talent level many of the Lady Bison. The six-foot, According to Noble, the team's success Now I'd like to discuss the game itself. Sadly, tions. Tyler, who fished with a 298-266 when the coaching transition took place. three-inch forward/center from Washing­ last year against non-conference opponents we didn't get a thrilling fmish like last year's, but career coaching record at Howard compiled "When she came to us last season, she had ton, D.C. missed the North Carolina A&T contributed to the team's heightened expo­ the game was still well played. Most of the play­ a record of I 02-45 and took the Lady Bison the nucleus of a great team to coach, the tal­ game with Tendonitis in her foot. Although sure this season. This year, the team has ers didn't press to be too fancy; instead, they let to the NCAA Tournament three times over ent level never decreased." Noble also Saturday's game was just her second game responded to the lofty expectations as Lady the game come to them. This made for a more her last five seasons. added that, after last season, the team's only back, she and guard Essence.Coggins seem Bison lead the conference in several cate­ exciting game, and allowed for spectacular plays. Before coming to Howard, Parson devel­ major loss was point guard Chanell Wash­ to be healthy again. Coggins (8.1 ppg, 2.0 gories. However, what really caught my eye was the oped an equally impressive resume of her ington, who graduated last year. spg) has had problems with her knee. "Our defense in terms of numbers doesn't reception Philadelphia fans gave Kobe Bryant. own as she spent time coaching at Provi­ "Because the team has been so successful Earlier in the season against non-confer­ show that we are one of the top teams on I Early in the game it seemed as if fans were warm­ I dence College, Christopher Newport Uni­ over the years the expectation level is con­ ence opponents, the team struggled to 1-8 defense in our conference, but that's because ing to the cocky superstar, but as the game wore versity, and the University of Richmond. stantly rising, they're picked to win the con­ record. Also, the services of sophomore we have the highest offensive production. on and Bryant seemed to be heisting up shots at Parson also served as the interim head coach ference almost every year and as you can see reserve guard, Ayanna Ball were lost for the Somefunes the numbers don't explain thOS\' every angle fans began to boo him. Truthfully, I of the WNBA's Washington Mystics in they've done a great job maintaining that season due to injury. On top of that, Parson odd complexities," she said. thought Kobe was taking a lot of shots, but I also 1998. After ten years of head coaching at level of expectation. As a result, opponents said that the team still had to find a point Before last Saturday's game against Mor­ thought that he was taking good shots the major­ Christopher Newport (1988-98) Parson left are respecting the team a lot more and they guard and figure just exactly where they gan State University, the Lady Bison led the ity of the time. It was obvious he wanted to leave with an astounding record of 183-83. know Howard's going to come play you were going to get their offensive produc­ MEAC in assists (14.85 apg), field goal per­ his mark on the game in his hometown. Although Before leaving Newport she coached her tough every time," Noble added. tion. centage (.409), steals (13.85 spg), and points I was rooting for T-Mac to win the MVP, I wasn't teams to five regular season championships, The Lady Bison improved their conference "Now every point guard understands what per game (77 .6 ppg). disappointed that Kobe won. I really felt bad for three co-championships, and three Dixie record to 12-0 and won their tenth straight she needs to do. I've not seen depth at the "We have a very talented group of young him because he truly seemed hurt hy the Philly fans Conference Tournament Championships. game Saturday with a 82-62 win over Mor­ guard position anywhere else in the confer­ ladies and the leadership is growing. Now booing. I hope that he won't save up his animos­ She played her collegiate basketball at West gan State University, maintaining their three ence. When you lose a kid like Ayanna, you it's our job as a coaching staff to get these ity and punish the Sixers when they meettheLak­ Virginia University where she received All­ game lead over Hampton University and lose such a good athlete who heart is to play athletes prepared both mentally and physi­ ers in the Finals though. (Did you see how I stuck American honors. Since her graduation in South Carolina State University, who are defense and she's not a scholarship athlete, cally. I walked into a tradition when I came that Sixer plug in there? I am just too smooth.) 1984, no one in the school's history has both tied for second in the MEAC with so she's made a mark on the team because to Howard and now, I really want to help The Ramblings scored more points (2,128). Her jersey was records of 9-3. The Lady Bison have just of her athleticism and her willingness to be take this tradition to another level." Besides the Kobe fiasco, how about those foreign guys? I mean these guys have no fear. First All­ Star game, it doesn't matter. Overtime in the long distance shootout, it doesn't 1natter. These guys will put up shots and score on anybody. For my Despite Valiant Effort restlers Get Pinned money the two most frightening players to have to guard in any game, would have to be Kevin Gar­ nett and Dirk Nowitzki. These two are seven foot­ By MICHAEL T. LYLE, JR. After another forfeit from the Bison at 197 in the early going, picking up a pair of ers who can do every thing a guard can do. Even After the Bison was forced to forfeit the Hilltop Contributing Writer put Mary land back in front, 12-6, junior phe­ 141-pound match, two decision victories by Michael Jordan was helpless trying to stop him. escapes to draw even with Lupa, 2-2, in the nom Adrian Thompson, last year's NCAA the Terrapins-including a 12-4 major deci­ Did it seem like Steve Francis was pressing a lit­ first period. But Lupa battled back, scoring Despite a well-rounded effort, the Howard East Regional finalist, gave Howard new sion win by Adam James over Headley Mur­ tle bit or what? He fell into the trap of trying to on a couple of takedowns and getting some University wrestling team fell to the Uni­ life, bringing the Bison to within 12-9 with ray·--•sealed it for Maryland. do too much, and ended up with one point. Was key escapes of his own to win the match, 7- versity of Maryland, 39-9, Wednesday at a decision victory over Jeremy Duncan in the Howard has some important meets coming anybody else cracking up over the trio of fur coats 3, and a 15-9 Maryland advantage. Ritchie Coliseum in College Park. Maryland heavyweight class. up before the Eastern Region and NCAA that the Iverson family sported at the All-Star press Derek Butts then put up a strong outing improved to 8-3 with the win, while the "I just tried to work on a few of my flaws Division I championships in March. After conference. Fabulous, they're so ghetto fabulous, against Joe Guzzio at 133 pounds, but the that I've had recently," said Thompson. "I competing in the East Regional Duals at ooh woo. I am really pissed that T-Mac and Kobe Bison fell to 1-10 on the year. senior fell victim to a pin fall in 4:28. At Howard was forced to forfeit at 174 against was able to work out a few, but there's still Duquesne, they will battle the American were not in the slam dunk, aren't you? Besides 157, Brandon Hogan put up a good fight Maryland's Patrick Cissne in the early going. room for improvement." Eagles in a dual meet with Franklin and that, what idiot at the NBA forgot to invite Kobe against John Antonelli, but Antonelli was But the Bison drew even, 6-6, with the Ter­ After Thompson's win, however, the Bison Marshall next Saturday and travel to Old to the Slam Dunk contest? That's like forgetting too much for the 154-pounder, picking up a rapins as junior James Blanton used some fell apart in the fmal six matches that proved Dominion one week later. The match at to ask Mike Tyson if he's hungry before letting him technical fall in five minutes even. nifty takedowns and techniques to pin Dan to be the difference for the Terrapins. American is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. nibble on your ear. Just plain stupid. I'm out. "I had (Antonelli) under control early, but Barsnica at 184 pounds in the final 14 sec­ In the 125-pound match, sophomore Regi­ I messed up toward the end," said Hogan. onds of the second period. nald Torrence hung tough with Mike Lupa

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THE HILLTOP TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002 B7 Bison Lose Close Lady Bison Remain One to Cross Town Undefeated With 20- Rival Morgan State point Drubbing of BY: AISHA CHANEY Staff Writer By Ethan Zagore Allen. 'Other than that Jason Richardson's dunks were pretty Bears tight.' BY: CHAUNA BRYANT The Morgan State Bears proved Saturday why Many Howard students made the trip north up 1-95 to Philadel- In the AT&T 3 Point Shootout, 2001 champion Ray Allen Contributing Writer free throws win basketball games. Randy Dukes sank phia for All-Star Weekend. The weekend was packed with activ- looked to defend his title against seven other sharpshooters from five clutch free throws in the fmal 24 seconds to ities and highlighted by the NBA' s 51 st Annual NBA All-Star around the league. The frrstround brought a few suprises as top The Lady Bison extended their undefeated record reclaim the lead and give the Bears a 66-64 upset game. But before the main event was All-Star Saturday as shooters Paul Pierce, Steve Smith and defending champion Ray in the MEAC to 12-0 after beating the Morgan State over the Bison, Saturday night at Hill Field House Philadelphia's First Union Arena buzzed with filled the sched- Allen were all eliminated. In the second round the top three of Bears last Saturday 82- 62. in Baltimore. ule. Among the main events was the 'got milk' Rookie Chai- eight shooters advanced, pitting the Kings' Peja Stojakovic, the The Lady Bison had a slow start allowing the The Bison (12-10 overall, 7-5 in the MEAC) went lenege, the ~ Mavs' Steve Bears to lead 13-3 early in the game. With the help on a 9-0 run and held Morgan State without a field of the Lady Bison guards senior Danielle Shelton, goal in the fmal 7 minutes and 24 seconds. A three AT&T 3 Point · Nash and the Shootout and the Cavs' Wesley sophomore Simone Agee and freshmen Daisha pointer by Darren Kennedy with 2:33 remaining in NBA.com Slam Person against Hicks the Lady Bison were able to tie the game just the game put the Bison ahead 62-61. Dunk contest. each other. Nash after the ten minute mark. Aki Thomas then went to the line in a one-and-one The Rookie was then elimi- 'They were fired up and they came out an execut­ situation, but missed the frrst free throw with 1:53 Challenege, in nated and in the ed extremely well and I don't think we went to the left to play. Dukes was fouled on a three-point which a team of fmal, Stojackovic next level with the frrst unit,,,. said Lady Bison Head attempt with 24.8 seconds remaining and he made NBA rookies continued his hot Coach Cathy Parson. "We always talk about hav­ all three free throws, giving the Bears a 64-62 lead. ing counters, and having a counter refers to if you With 10 seconds to go, Jonathan Stokes missed a face a team of hand and held off NBA sopho- Person for the 3 make a move then I make a move, and they would three pointer from the top of the key. Dukes was mores, lived up Point Shootout make a move and we would kind of just stand there. fouled after he grabbed the rebound and he went back to the hype as championship. When we put the unit (Shelton, Agee, and Hicks) to the line and hit both free throws in a one-and-one they became the counter it was like when they make situation with 6.3 seconds. two players by The night was the name of capped by the a move we would have an answer to that move. At Thomas then dunked after a long inbound pass Richardson stole NBA.com Slam that point in the game we became very successful." from half court by Kyle Williams with 3.6 seconds After tying the game at 16 points the Lady Bison to go to bring the lead to within two, 66-64, but after the show. As Dunk contest. always, the game This year's field and Bears fought vehemently for the lead. The Bears Cedrick Barrow missed a free throw with 2 seconds did not go down quietly. The lead changed four times to play, the Bison did not have enough time to score was played at a was quite disap- fast pace as the pointing and only and the score was tied three times within the next 6 agam. minutes. 'We just happened to do some good things down Sophomores got four contestants off to a fast start competed for the "They did some great things against us they don't the stretch and we ended up with the win" said Bears look like a 1- 21 team. They struggled and that was head coach Alfred Beard. "We beat a good ball club and led 58-51 at crown. Last the half. Quentin year's champion, my biggest concern, because when you struggle today, Frankie has really done a good job all year you come out hungry or you just lie down and die. long. We have been in quite a few games like this Richardson, who Desmond Mason scored 19 first- of the Sonics, I knew they wouldn't just lie down and die," said and ended up on the short end, so it's a good win for Coach Parson. us and we will see where it takes us Monday." half points, and highlighted the his fellow Clip- field which The score was tied at 28-28 when the Lady Bison Coming into this game, the Bison as a team were offense took off. Senior Andrea Gardner hit both of shooting 70 percent from the free throw line, but in pers' teammate included Gerald Darius Miles put Wallace (Kings), her free throws giving the Lady Bison a two-point this game they shot just 41 percent, making only 7 lead. Sophomore guard Essence Coggins increased of 17, while the Bears made 8 of 12. on a show as the Steve Francis 6-10 Miles (Rockets) and the lead to 9 by scoring 7 consecutive shots. According to Bison head coach Frankie Allen, the Having outscored the Bears 16 to 6 in the last four difference in the game lies in the free throw shoot- played point Jason Richardson • guard at times (Warriors). This and a half minutes of the game, the Lady Bison ended mg. the frrst half in the lead 44 to 34. "We probably set ourselves up for defeat by the way and highlighted year's contest the half by included contes- The Bears were l'nable to cut the deficit in the sec­ we played in the first half, missing so many free ond half and remained behind for the rest of the throws (5 of 14)," said Allen. "Down the stretch we throwing a pass !ants spinning a off the backboard wheel and per- game. just didn't play with the smarts to win a basketball Shauna Rugless, who shot 8 for 11 from the field, game. We just have to be able to make plays at the and dunking it. forming a dunk However, in the from past NBA lead the Bison scoring a career high of 16 points and end of games and hit our free throws." 3 rebounds. Thomas had another big game, leading the Bison second half, the . Slam Dunk con- Rookies took . :.....::...... tests. " I think in the second half of the season my con­ with 20 points and 9 rebounds. over as Jason Jason Richardson skys in for a spectacular jam during the rookie game. The wheel fidence has risen so much, and that's just something "We just came up short today," said Thomas. "We Richardson showed off his game while providing the highlights. . . messed up the I needed to do," said Ruglass. "Where I was last year usually shoot better (free throws) than that in the frrst and at the beginning of this year wasn't where I want­ half, but we just really need to hit our free throws After knocking down back-to-back three pointers, Richard- small bit of excitement there was,' said biology major Antho- son finished off his MVP performance by doing a 360 dunk and ny Davenport. 'There were only four people and when you think ed to stay. I just finally realized that I'm going to on the road. We just have to put this game behind make mistakes and that I can't be hesitant; I have to us, as hard as that is, because this was a game we a reverse dunk off a miss that brought the First Union crowd to of all the exciting players in the NBA, thats pretty disappoint- its feet. The Rookies continued to dominate the second half and ing for the fans.' do what I know I can do. I'm out here to have fun really wanted and needed to win." and just learn and everything I do is a learning expe­ Williams finished the game with 16 points and 4 held on for a 103-97 victory. Jason Richardson led the Rook- That same wheel proved to be Francis' downfall as Wallace ies with 26 points and Grizzlies rookie Shane Battier added 15 and Richardson met in the final round. The contest was up in rience." rebounds and Kennedy added 14 points and 5 Essence Coggins followed closely behind with 12 rebounds. points. Quentin Richardson led the Sophomores with 22 points the air until Jason Richardson bounced the ball off the ground, and Darius Miles chipped in with 20 in a losing effort. windmilled and reverse dunked in his final attempt. The dunk points and 4 assists. Dukes led they way for Morgan State with 20 Darius Miles played and the Sophomores played well, but they gave Richardson the crown as he completed a spectular NBA Three of the Bears tied for leading scorer at 14 points and 6 rebounds. His supporting cast, Reggie points, Calibra Alston, Chanelle Scott and Tasha could have used more guards,' said junior biology major Alex All-Star Saturday. Winkfield and Brandon Reece scored key baskets Neal. down the stretch as well and they ended with 15 and 14.

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,, - --·-- ,' ------.,.------~------a•- -- - ~------~---- THE lhuror TuESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2002 1 •s • - The College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List for Academic Year 2000-2001 Maritza Nelson Lesley-Ann Roper Sasha Thomas Jennifer Burrell Andre Esters Shawntel Hebert Princess Lee Luqman Abdullah Deshawn Nelson , Sheteka Ross Keasha Thomas Devon Burts Lakedra Evans Nicholas Henderson Nonna Lee Dawud Abdur- Melanie Nesbitt Dominique Rouzan Katrina Thomas Danielle Bynum Daphne Evans- Nekol Henderson Jenetter Lee Rabkman Jasmine Neville Dara Royer Doria Thomas Nina Cadney Mckenzie Keshetta Henderson Ashley Lee Varghese Abraham Vata Nganda Cory Royster Dawn Thomas Brandi Cage Javita Everhart Shavera Henry April Leon Priya Abraham Monique Nichols Arletbia Royster Danielle Thomas DonCaggins Danielle Fannings Leilani Henson Rhesha Lewis Tyneshia Adams Weafue Saab April Thomas Nicole Cammack Alanna Farrell Jimmy Hernandez Joy Lewis Rose Njiraini Emilia Adams Billie Saddler Tiesha Thompson Kristin Carothers Sheronda Farrow Letta Heyward George Lewis Leeanet Noble Angela Addo Sherise Noel Aneesah Saleem KerelThompson Mosunmola Adebayo Christalyn Carraway Ingrid Faulkerson Brandon Hill Djinge Lindsay Uchechukwu Nwamara Nikkole Salter Nicole Thorpe Ayomikun Adeleye Corletha Carry Raven Featherstone Aziza Hines Andrew Lipdsay Krystal Little Rosemary Odinga Jaime Sampson Asia Timmons Kehinde Adesola Katanya Carson Nicola Fenty Brandon Hogan Arabella Littlepage Marianna Ofosu Dana Sampson Chantaline Todman Elias Adrnassu Ardena Carter Dana Ferrell J'VonHolly Adana Llanos Brandon Ogbunugafor Alicia Samuels Kia Tollett Kimberly Affat Heather Caruth Jacqueline Fisher Teshara Hooks Kevin Lloyd Malika Oglesby Karaine Sanders Kymberlee Towns Miriam Ahmed Marcus Casey Cofin Flaveny JahaHoward Michelle Lucas Ademola Ogunseye Cedric Sanders Noelle Trent Temilolu Aje Alicia Casey Natasha Fleming Christopher Howard Tilita Lutterloh Ngozi Okeke Shiva Sandill Tiffany Trice Olurnide Akaoni-Owoo Lauren Causey Nicolas Fletcher Renee Huggins Patricia Okolie Ana-Lucia Santos LeNita Trotter Fofie Akoto Majella Caven Gabrielle Fleurinor Tai Hunte Stephen Lynn Onyeka Okonkwo Onira Satterwhite Andrew Tucker Nykkol Aldridge Rashelle Celestin Danielle Flournoy Unique Hunter Torey Mack Ganiyat Oladapo Alicia Savage Tiffany Turner Misaganaw Alemu Brian Chamberlayne Tamika Fluker Brianne Hunter Parrish Mackey Saidat Oladele Tiffany Scott Ashley Turner Sheray Alerte Charles Chamberlayne DevynFomer Giles Hutchinson Ayanna Mackins Folasona Olorunsola Ernest Scott John Turner Ill Reginald Alexander III Natasha Fontaine Simone Hylton Jason Maddox Oge Onwudiwe Chadwick Scott Cameron Tyler Enobong Alexander Chisula Chambers- Tracey Foreman Delores Ibetoh Jasmine Maddox Andrew Othieno Brianna Scott Benjamin Tyree Carla-Maria Alexander Harris Taryn Fortune Paulineldogho Sharyea Mahan Robtel Pailey Kimberly Scruggs Cynthia Vance-Harr Salman Ali Latora Chambliss Latanya Foster Ngoma Iroabuchi Xaverie Mahop Denise Parks Christopher Serrano Paul Vaughan Wesley Allen Ogechi Chieke Darlene Foster Joshua Irving Amber Marshall Carla Parks Karim Shabazz Chanel Vestal Gerald Allen Patrice Clark Kenny Fournillier Zakiya Jackson Latrice Martin Travis Parson Fareeda Shabazz Ayesha Vickers Charles Anamelcchi Pamela Clarke Donovan Fox Tishma Jackson Laurelle Martineau Sherine Patterson Jeremaih Shannon Tryphena Wade Julia Andrews Andrea Clarke Tracy Francis Ticaria Jackson Leonard Mason Ebony Patterson Maya-Anjali Sharan Shomari Wade Natasha Anoka Karmen Cockerham Simon Francis Tawanna Jackson Julisara Mathew , . David Peavy Jr Kelhe Shaw Nadia Wade Karma Ardrey Janella Coleman Ruth Francis Simone Jackson Eryn Mathewson Akelab Pemberton Deirdre Shelton Michelle Walcott Fareed Arogundade Donte Coleman Jessica Franklin Precious Jackson Nancy Mavuba Patrice Pereira-Adore Brittany Shelton Shanee Walker • Aaron Ashe Chandra Coleman Danielle Fraser Michael Jackson Mulanga Assata Perkins Tristan Shockley Khalfani Walker Sophie Asike Maya Colemon Vanesha Frazier Evandra Jackson LaDreena Maye Redahlia Person Marianne Simon Naima Wallace ChukaAsike Pbakiso Collins Crystal Frierson Courtney Jackson Jacqueline Mayes Troy McArthur Alexis Peskine Michael Simontacchi- Gary Warner Jan Astaphan Simone Cook Shandi Fuller Centrina Jackson Patrese McClain Meghan Peterson- Gbo Brian Warner Danyalle Atkins Brittney Cooper Margaret Funny Antijuan Jackson Vetisha McClair Mccoy Simona Simpson Dionne Warren Rhone Augustine Niyah Corbett Tiffany Gainer Rochelle Jacobs Lakeisha Mcclary Allina Phaire Lance Sims CannenWarren KirosAuld Jennea Correia Angela Gaither Sirnara James Kayla Mcdaniels Michika Phillip Michael Sirnzak Morgan Washington JanynBaird Aoua Coulibaly Mariel Garcia Brandi Jam:s Stacey Ann McDonald Janelle Phillip Emilia Siwingwa Jamiah Waterman Robert Bannister Alisha Cowan-Vieira Kathryn Garrett Marco Jarrett Tameka Mcduffie Shilah Phillips Ancy Skariah Andrea Watkins Monica Barbara Tamara Cowie Tocarra Gates Talia Jefferson Kenyan McDuffie Elton Pierre Jocelyn Slaughter Alistair Watkins Erika Barger Dana Crawford Solaide George Craig Jelks Tiana McEvoy Melanie Pilgrim Chanelle Small Jovan Weatherly Tiffany Barton Tricia Crosby Iman Gibbons Joanna Jenkins Ishmael Mcfarlane Keisha Pinnock Aaliyah Smalls Thomasina Weaver Aeran Baskin Rashele Cross Nadia Gibson Ragin Jennings Bari Mcfarlane Moulton Shakina Smallwood Shanelle Wells Amir Bather Rebecca Crouch Patrick Giddings Kimberly Jernigan Raqiyyah Pippins Dedree Smart Kenny Wesley Deirdre Batticc Rachel Crouch Fonta Gilliam Toiya Jimerson Jessica McGhee Rachel Plante Nicole Smith John Wheeler Jr Derek Bazemore Jr Sabrina Curtis Kelley Givens NadyahJohn Idris Mckelvey La'Nail Plummer Natalie Smith Terra White Khalilah Beal Felicia Daniel Michael Glenn Tiffany Johnson Waldo McMillan Chrisna Pompilus Nakia Smith Paul White Linda Daniels Ebony Glenn Tamisha Johnson Roxanne McMillan Bonji Beard Kayon Porter Lenise Smith Lindsey White Kristen Bedoya Ndurniso Davidson Natalie Godbee Sonia Johnson Renee Mcpherson Shirron Posey Leah Smith Lauren White Alicia Bell Olamide Davies Samara Gomez Rashauna Johnson Maya Mcpherson Michelle Poyer Kemani Smith Keon White Marlon Bennett Michelle Davis Ronald Goodlett Jame' Jobnson Camille Megna David Pulley Jeremiah Smith Carol Whitsett Katrina Best Maya Davis Tania Gordon Felicia Johnson Jessica Mercer Raymond Pulliam Jennifer Smith Alana Whittaker RamsiBethany Dekerry Davis Jamil Gordon Ebonee Johnson Erica Middleton CynaePunch India Smith David Whitted Tavia Dawson Erin Gordon Dominique Johnson Jason Mikell Caretta Bethea Lottie Purdue Edward Smith Yarninah Williarns Erica Black Kyla Day Stephanie Gourdine Crystal Johnson Kiarra Miles Tabitha Miller Nadia Qawiyy Darius Smith Pollyanna Williams Eric Black Lana De Souza Christine Gouveia Christie Johnson Brandon Miller Laterica Quinn Candice Smith Melissa Williams Seth Blackburn Giselle Dean Krystal Grant Britt Johnson Nia Rainey Breana Smith Mark Williams Mary Blair Eric Dempsey Angela Gray Natalie Joli vet Ano Miller Shweta Ramsahai Brande' Smith Krystal Williams James Blanton Jenee Desmond-Harris Wyanet Green Tanisha Jones Sara Mills Geoffrey Ray Anya Smith Ashalci Williams Alexis Boateng Kadidja Diallo Nicole Green Selena Jones Ja'Nae Milton Melissa Mitchell Cbinelo Ray Tsione Solomon Alexis Williams Kiela Bolden Aja Diamond Hazel Gumbs Melva Jones Jenese Reid Jameel Sparrow Albert Williams Harrison Boller Jr Doris Dickens Ensor Gumbs Malcolm Jones Jonathan Mitchell Victoria Reyes Joy Speaks Nicole Williford Varun Boodram Douglas Dickson Charles Gunter Larissa Jones Barbara Mitchell Charles Reynolds Jeanelle Spencer Walter Wilson Nikia Boston Lauren Digby Keyteshia Guy Chelsea Jones Clayton Mitchell III Hope Rhodes Tyrone Springs Vanessa Wilson Carla Bourne Kibibi Dillon Dcsni Ann Hackett Chelsea Jones Tariq Mix Alaisha Rhoe Nesibneh St Hill Tanya Wilson Alexis Bowens Kimberly Dilworth Heather Hairston Candace Jones Tiffany Moffett James Richard Kira Stanfield Shala Wilson Lesley-Anne Boxill Yiraldi Dirocie Rhonda Hall Alexandra Jones Nathalie Mondesir Julie Richards Tenische Stanford Jacadra Wilson Vcnecia Boyd Jason Dixon Debra Hall Jacqlyn Joyner Bobby Monk Dior Richards Kisha Steele Candece Wii son Bryan Bracey Harry Dixon Jabari Hall-Smith Apolo Kaggwa Thema Monroe n~n Mnnt~,m,.. PMrir"' Rir.harrl.~on Dwavne Steele April Wilson Simone Braithwaite OavnaDixon Sarah Hamitl lltlnrlinm IC •i• Felicia Winborne Alesha Brandon Corinne Dixon Safiya Hamit Maria Kane NgoziMonu Orriel Richardson April Stevenson Michael Winfield Candice Bridge Lesley Dokes Sa-ldah Harley Kristen Kenan Krissy Moore Christopher Richardson Natoya Stewart Robyn Wood Stacia Bronston Mitzi Donaldson Johnnjalyn Harper Aisha Kendall Keonta Moore Edith Rickett Cecily Stewart Melba Wood Nisha Brooks Dennis Doster Baye Harrell Dulcie Kennah Jerrnaun Moore Ryan Ridley Mildred Stinson Kamillah Wood Maya-Camill Broussard Fatima Doubakil Tene Harris Venus Keys Jennar Moore Laura Rivers Dana Stith Kristinza Woodard Summer Brown Kimberly Douglas Rabiab Harris Shane Khan Cicely Moore Fred Roan Jonathan Stokes Bria I' Woodard Sean Brown Jennifer Douglas Natasha Harris Kimberly King Courtney Mosby Almena Robbins Michelle Stone Ti.,uka Woods Robyn Brown Jason Downs Maya Harris KawanaKing Gyasi Moscou-Jackson Jacquetta Roberts Karl Straub Fonda Woods Nadia Brown Krystal Drake Mark Harris Karmen Kizzie Tinisha Mott Aonique Roberts Ryan Swnmers Ashanti Woods Jenel Brown Michelle Duguid Keith Harris Akilah Knight Michelle Moye Takema Robinson Karey Sutton Brian Woodward Jasmine Brown Yvonne Dunn Darcy Harris Aizen Kusurni Sirnshindo Msola Preston Robinson Honora Swain Columbus Wynn Danielle Brown Courtney Dunn Cenobia Harris Alicia LaChapelle Benin Mturne Olivia Robinson Jeannette Swayzer \ Mahogany Yancey Christine Brown John Edmond Brandi Harris Gia Landry Ameerah Muhammad Louquitta Robinson Aquiyb Sylvester Madelina Young Brandi Brown Jimmy Edwards Belinda Harris Meredith Lane Abdur Rahman Lisa Robinson Colin Syphax Avione Bro,vn Ashley Edwards Alice Harris Yzette Lanier Muhammad Lakesha Robinson Michanna Talley Fransis Young Evita Young Atyia Brown Alexa Edwards Thomas Harris Jr Kesha Larkins Natalie Muir-Young Aliya Rocker Shaneen Tatum Brandon Young Antwan Brown Ebony Elijah Laprecious Harrold Henry Laryea Kadia Mullings Natasha Rodney Kezia Taylor Neda Yousefian Nicole Brown-Sharpe Akunna Enwereuzor Shayla Hart Kerrie Lashley William Murphy lfe Rodney Shakir Teal Yetunde Zannou Alma Bryan Patrick Epote Summer Harvey Nicholle Leary Irene Mutaku Dennis Rogers Lidia Tekle Madika Bryant Iyare Esemuede Roshanda Heath Don Myles Darlene Romious Kristin Thelemaque Kim Bunch Sylvia Esset Nicholas Ndur-Osei Marlene Rookwood

In your honor for making the Dean's List, we invite you to a Convocation and Reception on Thursday, February 21, 2002, 2 p.m. Annour J. Blackburn Center Ballroom

Speaker: A. Toy Caldwell-Colbert, Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Congratulations on an Exemplary Academic Performancel 11

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