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VOLUME 86, NO. 38 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2003 www.thehilltoponline.com I , General Assembly Resumes Elections By Kerry-Ann Hamilton Cunningham said. "I have to Campus Editor revi.se the calendar for the lost days [ during the s~spension] The General Assembly met and also consult with Elections on Sunday to, among other USA [a company that provides things, discuss and approve voting machines] to see if that election guidelines put forward is feasible." by General Elections chair If the General Assembly did Corey Cunningham. not accept Cunningham's The Assembly, after some revised guidelines, the guide­ deliberation with Cunningham, lines approved by the Assembly voted to accept the revised for last spring's election would guidelines. still be in effect. The approved guidelines After almost three hours of require candidates running for Ja'Ron Smith said he will deliberation, Joel Moore, the Howard University Student not step down as HUSA vice president of the College of Association president and vice financial advisor, to avoid a Engineering ~cbitecture and president, as well as undergrad­ possible conflict of Interest Computer Sciences motioned uate trustee, to pay $300 and presented by him running that the meeting be closed to $200 respectively, as a good· for HUSA president. non-voting members to discuss faith deposit. The sum is the controversy surrounding refundable if the candidates do p.m. The event was previously Ja'Ron Smith's (HUSA finan­ not incur fines during the elec­ scheduled for Monday. cial advisor) current campaign tion process. Cunningham said the tem­ for HUSA presidency. Two­ Election activities, which porary suspension might cause thirds of the members of the were suspended by the General Election Day to be moved back. General Assembly voted to Pho10 by Kerry-Ann Hamilton Assembly on Wednesday, will "I am not sure if we will set resume today with a speak out The General Assembly held a n emergency meeting Sunday evening and passed the general a new day for elections," See GA page A6 at Meridian Hill Hall at 7:30 election guldellnes. HUSA Holds Chicken Finger Taste Johnson Gives $4 Test in Punch Out Friday Mi.Ilion to Howard By Josef Sawyer Managing Editor

Howard has accepted a monetary gift from John Harold Johnson, owner cf the Johnson Publishing Company, to the tune of $4 million, which wilt go toward the construction of a new School of Communications as a part of the Capital Campaign, a five-year initia­ tive to raise $250 million. John H. Johnson. The new School of Johnson said he was hon­ Communications will be ored to make a donation and named after Johnson, who is hopes his contribution will currently the publisher of h elp to advance Howard, EBONY and JET magazine which has been a leader in Johnson has long been a sup­ providing educational oppor­ porter of Howard who he said tunities for African­ has always promoted Americans. achievement. Un iversity President H. "I have been a big admir­ Patrick Swygert thanked er of Howard ever since I Johnson for his contribution attended the first NAACP on behalf of the University. meeting in Baltimore when "Mr. Johnson is a pioneer Thurgood Marshall was in African-American publish­ named assistant counsel," ing,", Swygert said. "His con­ Photo by Lauren Bnyne Anderson Johnson said. "I knew that he tributions to journalism have Friday the Howard University Student Association held a chicken finger "taste test" In the Punch Out. HUSA was a Howard graduate and I played an extraordinary role President Cornell Williamson said students have complained about the high prices of chicken fingers. Dini ng have been so inspired by the in chronicling the struggles services officials said the high prices are reflection of what they pay for the chicken. WIiiiamson held the taste marks that he and so many test to allow students to decide If they will switch to a cheaper chicken, which was offered for sampling. other alumni have made on WIiiiamson will announce the "winner" of the two choices tonight at the Town Hall Meeting. this nation." See JOHNSON page AS

HU Law Students File Morris Brown Tells HU Not to Visit Brief to Supreme Court I By Amie McLain Olu Burrell, the undergrad­ "We plan to go a week before Hilltop Staff Writer uate student leading Howard's graduation so we can rally on Affirmative Action coalition to save Morris Brown along with Morris Brown stu­ By Ruth L. Tisdale versities and colleges. n1et with the University's presi­ dents." Hilltop Staff Writer The four students said they The Save Morris Brown dent over the weekend. Burrell Corey Barnes, a senior wrote the brief because they student coalition is back in full said the meeting was used to mass media major, is one of Four students, Robin thought it was necessary to gear after a meeting last week­ clarify Howard's intended pur­ approximately 1,300 students Konrad, Nadine Jones Francis, support affirmative action and end with Morris Brown's pose of going down to Atlanta who have left Morris Brown. Danielle Conley, and Hillary racial diversity in universities President Charles E. Taylor. He over the All-Star weekend.· Others have returned home or Browne, from Howard Law and colleges. was previously reluctant to "We first told Morris transferred to neighboring School felt the need to a write "After the Supreme Court have Howard Students protest Brown's student government institutions. amices curie(friend of the granted certiorari on the the institution's revoked president, Edmond "I'm disappointed because court) brief to the Supreme Grutter case, a few students accreditation during All-Star Richardson, about our plans to I was supposed to graduate this Court in support of the were discussing the issue and Weekend (Feb.7-9). rally. He some how misrepre­ year, but now I have to sit out a University of Michigan admis­ the need for Howard's voice to According to Howard sented our purpose for going year. I'm going to transfer to sions policy. be presented," Konrad said. University Student Association down," Burrell said. "In my > Georgia State," Barnes said. The two class-action law­ "We felt that if HUSL [Howard Vice-President, Nicole Merritt, meeting with President Taylor I "It's sad because Morris Brown suits that were filed against the School of LawJ did not respond plans to rally at Morris Brown outlined our mission, which be is a good school as far as bring­ University of Michigan and its to the possibility of race-con­ this weekend were put on hold now accepts." ing students in and giving them law school claimed that the uni­ scious admissions programs because Morris Brown It is too late for the coali­ a place to learn." versity discriminated against being abolished then we would President, Taylor, told Howard tion to go Atlanta this weekend Some members of the cam­ white students in its admis­ basically be letting down those students not to come. so the group plans to rally in paign said other HBCU's do not sions procedures. These l two leaders who came before us and "He said that it will cause March. Burrell said a trip then appear eager to assist Morris cases, which have now been worked so hard to end segrega­ negative press and it may pro­ would be more feasible. Morris Brown University Is Brown and an attitude of apa­ taken to the Supreme Court, tion in public schools." hibit what they are trying to do. "We also have to take into located In Altanta. thy seems to be lingering over are feared to be a threat to affir­ But, be said they would be account tliat Morris Brown stu­ mative action policies in all uni- interested in us coming down to dents are in each class for 110 Saturday and we would not See LAW page AS talk," Merritt said. minutes Monday through have their support," he said. See BROWN page AS

i.l Bison Weighing In Kucinich, Congressman VOICES Richard A Gephardt. John A Increase In I Students Question Estrada, U S Senators John R. & Edwards. Christopher J. Dodd, Randolph\\' Crow, \Vesley K. Freshntan Activisnt, VIEWS Sharpton's Bid Clark, D. Robert Graham , and ~Villie F. Carter. New Study "Without me in the race, it will be part of the exclusive Would for vote club picture again,~ Sharpton, Shows said in the CNN article. There By Veronica-Marche Miller for Al are two other Black candidates Contributing Writer (Mosley-Braun) and two Sharpton as a Hispanic candidates (Penna A recent survey found that and Estrada). after 36 years of declining Presidential Senior acting maJor interest in current affairs, an Candidate? Loreina Roberts has mixed increasing proportion of col­ emotions about Sharpton's lege freshman have a renewed political move. interest in politics . .. I don't know if he'd be a good The UCLA Higher president. I wonder how much Education Research Institute pull and leverage he'd have study surveyed incoming File with the Senate and Congress," freshman at a number of col­ Peta Lindsay , a Howard Roberts said. "But if he's going leges and universities during freshman, led last month's up against Bush, I'd vote for orientation week and the first anti-war youth rally. him.~ week of classes. The fall 2002 high school she joined the Act Vincent Spriggs, a fresh­ assessment found that for the Now to Stop War and End man physical therapy major is second year in a row, student Racism (ANSWER) Coalition. a little more optimistic about dedication to politics has This year she is the national Sharpton's decision to run for increased. Youth and Student President. The first survey, done in Coordinator for the organiza­ "I think he'd be a good Alan Evans File Pho10 1966, showed that 60.3 per­ tion, helping to coordinate last Freshnu1n Reverent Al Sharpton announced recently his bid for the president despite the adversity cent of college freshman week's King Holiday anti-war Chemist!') Presidency in 2004. he has faced because he can regarded politics as "very demonstrations on relate to Black people. He'll do important." Since then, the Washington. "No, because first, I don't By Danielle Scruggs and lesbians, and young peo­ his best to represent the Black percentage has been declining. Lindsay appreciates the have enough information Hilltop Staff Writer ple. Sharpton also pointed out community." Spriggs says he It hit an all-time low of 28.1 ANSWER Coalition because it surrounding his platform. lf that he is the only candidate would support Sharpton and percent in 2000. In 2001, 31-4 allows youth to get involved he hnd bC'ttcr public rela­ For over 20 years, the 48- who is "anti-war, anti-death vote for him. percent of students showed and take a stand for what they tions soldifying his stance yea r-old civil rights activist penalty, and anti-tax cut across Frederick Uku, a senior interest in current affairs; that believe in. on certain I sues, maybe. and head of the civil rights the board." electrical engineering major number increased to 32.9 per­ "All the strong social For no" hO\\C\ er, no." organi;:ation National Action In a January s CNN.com who hails from Nigeria is far cent this year. movements have been started Network, Al Sharpton has pro­ article, two weeks before he more critical of Sharpton's bid. After five years in which by young people," said voked thought, incited anger, officially entered the presiden­ "I think Al Sharpton is an students most likely identified Lindsay. Citing the Vietnam and provided fodder for count­ tial race, Sharpton said that he embarrassment to the Black with liberal political views, War protests and the anti­ less stand-up comedians and wanted to bring the race and it's an insult that he's 2002's survey saw a slight apartheid movement, Lindsay tabloid magazines. Democratic party back t-0 its running [for President]," Uku shift back toward moderate believes that student protest On January 21, Sharpton liberal roots and he would said. " Al Sharpton has done and conservative orientations. could also affect the impend­ made an official bid to 2004 bring diversity of views as well nothing for the Black commu­ A UCLA press release sug­ ing war on Iraq. Presidential race. as color to the currently crowd­ nity. There are hundreds of gests that the controversial Lindsay also said that In a January 21 Newsday ed Democratic candidate ros­ more qualified individuals that 2000 presidential election and more and more students are article Sharpton expl.tined, ter that consists of U.S. should consider running." the events of September 11, coming to looking for political "The De1nooratic part) cannot Senators Joseph Lieberman, Uku points to Lyndon 2001 are partly responsible for involvement, which describes win unless it expands its base.~ Lyndon H. LaRouche, Gary W. LaRouche, whom he says has re-igniting political interest. the case of Stephen Nichols, Sharpton also said he Hart, Joe Bidden, Fern Penna, the reading and writing skills For Howard University freshman class president of KoroWhite wants to change American pol­ former U.S. Senator Carol of a nine-year-old but is "a freshman Peta Lindsay, the College of Arts and Junior itics and reach out to what he Moseley-Braun, former gover­ political genius." He also says September 11 was a signal to Sciences. Film calls "disaffected voters"-­ nor of Vermont Howard Dean, get involved. While still in namely Latinos, Blacks, gays M.D., Congressman Dennis J. See SHARPTON A8 See FRESHMEN A8 "I really cannot n'spond to that question because today I feel as though n1uny stu­ dents and educated citizens have turned awav from poli tics. P ople do not know who to trust unymore. [The By Danie lle Scruggs He is currently the executive and we want to bring order systen)i is com1pted." Hilltop Staff Writer treasurer of the College of and integrity to HUSA Arts and Sciences, the newly because there is a great lack Daniel Blakemore, Faith elected treasurer of the stu­ of order right now." Walls, Sean T. Parker and dent alumni group, and is a The Restoration slate Maya Morton, Ja'Ron K. member of the HUSA politi­ plans to create an interactive Smith, Tarshima Williams, cal action committee as well website for HUSA where peo­ Christian Dorsey, Grace as the NAACP. Blakemore ple can see photos of the \'\1atson all have one thing in said he brings experience to HUSA representatives, get common. the race for presidency. He is the minutes from [General They arC' prospecti\e the only HUSA candidate Assembly] meetings, see Boward Universit) Student who has been elected to a what legislation has been Association (HUSA) presi­ student government office. passed and provide volunteer dential and ,-ice-presidential Blakemore explains that opportunities for HUSA as candidates and they are cam­ he and his running mate well other organizations all Chantelle Baten1an paigning to gain 51 percent of Faith \Valls' platform is to over campus. the electorate's vote on File Freshn1an make student government "We want to make sure Right- Daniel Blakemore and Faith Walls HUSA Candidates. Business l\larketing March 4. more student-friendly. that students feel represent­ HUSA presidential candi­ "Students don't feel wel­ ed and make ourselves avail­ the students. We want to running mate Faith L. Walls, change that," Blakemore a sophomore psychology •No. l Ion t bdteve 1 Wlll be date Daniel Blakemore is a come and we hope to rectify able to address issues stu­ said. major from Chicago, has not , oting , ~ Al ~ rpt sophomore political s, ience that." Blakemore said. ..Our dents have. HUSA tradition­ 1najor from Cle, eland. Ohio. slate name is 'Restoration' ally has not been there for Although Blakemore's ·or II o 1s talk n , I See HUSAA9 belie,~ he qu t ignorant. [l hs uttttude) is 1nore of look at me than look at the issm.•c: • Talented Actors Add WIT to the Campus

By Rochelle K. Hussey cancer is the vehicle for which Contributing \\'riter. the story is told. It's about the relationships this victim The Ira Aldri~de Theater encounters while in the hospi­ wu:s filled \\ 1th an anxious tal and in her past. audit>nce at \Vedne~day's open­ Viewers marveled at the ing of Margaret Edson ·s 1999 use of language in this play. Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Poetry was quoted from "\\'IT." presented by the renowned poet John Donne Howard Unh ersity and the use medical terminolo­ Department of Theater • rts gy was precise and thorough. A James Brandon Le\\ is and directed by ~lark Jolin. medical doctor was brought in Sophomore ."'.s the lights dimmed. the to speak ,\-ith the cast to help Jazz Studies show began. Photo B, Maya G,llui.-n pro,ide a certain level of The stage was co,·ered \\ith Student actors display their talents on the stage over the authenticity. "No, I woul not , ot for white drapes to put viewers weekend. ?.1yrie explained that the him because religi n and directly in the hospital where role took much preparation politcs don't mix. the audience journeyed \\1th portrayed Bearing. She is fiercely intelligent ";th and study of the script, as well Vivian Bearing. PhD through "'The character is a middle­ no interest in much else other as another factor she had not her treatment of ovarian can­ aged professor of 17th century than her literature. - expected, sba\.1ng off her hair cer. Sub ~Iyrie. an acting major poetry who 1s diagnosed \\1th l\lyrie added the play is completely. and recent Howard graduate. terminal cancer. ~Iyrie said. • .really not about cancer. but See WIT A8 A2 The Hilltop February 4, 2003

, • 1 Radio One, Comcast Starting New Black Network mid-2003

Radio One not in will have a chance to beat its competition with main competitor. Radio On'~:_···.,· · •1 think if Radio One pro­ BET, says prez; duces programs that BIIT lacks such as more educational base students doubt programs like teen summit, new network's (Somcast:r;·vs, .·· .. then it will draw people's atten­ ...... : ' ' . . ' . : . . . .. ' success . ' tion." By Ashley Kelly Hilltop Staff Writer Ametican demographic is an "When I wake up in the many are dissatisfied with the absolute formula for success.• morning and think of competing, quality of its' programs and are 714 million people are tuned A nan1e for the new network I don't think of the ne.xt black looking forward to the new net­ into BET. A new television net­ has not been finalized. The new guy," he said. "Bob [Johnson] is work. Business in a work on the horn.on may threat­ network, which is scheduled to be not competition; Viacom and Sophomore musical theater Glance en the oompany's position in the available in mid 2003, will target Clear Cliannel are. Those 200 major Adia Thomas is one such future. the age group 24-54, an age guys above Bob Johnson on the person. Beginnings: Radio One, the owner of 65 group older tl1an tliat ofits' great­ 400 list, that's who I've got my "I feel that another black net­ Founded in 1980 by radio stations, has partnered with est competitor BIIT. sights on," he told the work tliat provides quality enter­ Comcast, the nation's largest Some Howard students are Washington Post. tainment would definitely be able Catherine L. Hughes cable operator. to start a new tel­ skeptical as to whether or not this Although this is the most to compete with BET," she said.. (presently the Chairman evision network that will be new network will be able com­ recent attempt of starting anoth­ "It would attract. a broader audi- of the Board) geared towards an African pete with BIIT. er African American network ence base and allow people to Leadership: American audience. Radio One work aimed at an adult African Charles Bull, a junior eco­ besides BIIT, it is not the first watch something other than Headed by Hughes' son, will spend $70 million and American audience. nomics major, believes tliat Evander Holyfield and videos, 'girls gone' wild commer­ Alfred C. Liggins III Comcast will split the remaining •we are very e.xcited to have BET's established name will be in Marlon Jackson have ex1J3nded cials, and the infan1ous show, $6o million with three additional found Comcast a that partner," its favor. MBC, but it has not been nearly 'uncut'." Holdings: investors in order to begin setting said Liggins in an inter.~ew with "I don't think it will be able to as successful, as BET. Drawing in The new network plans to Owns and/or operates up the new network. the Washington Post. "Their compete "~th BET because BET only 21 million compared with have entertainment, opinion, 65 stations in 22 markets Radio One is the largest cable distribution and network has been out for much longer BETs' 71.4 million. Toe new net­ news and sports-related pro­ and five channels on the radio broadcasting oompany in eA'J)ertise combined with our period of time,• said Bull. "New work may have better luck. gramming. the United States that targets experience in programming to does not always mean better." Altl1ough BET is the nUlllber Nkeiruka Ikeama, a senior XM Satellite Radio African Americans. Cathy African Americans, and market­ Liggins had a reply for critics one channel that targets an physical therapy major, agrees System Hughes, the owner of Radio One, ing and selling to the African such as Bull. African American audience, ,vitll Thomas tl1at tlie company 36 radio stations (26 F.M bought WOI.,-AM in 1980 and and 10 AM) are in 14 of has since turned this media oom­ the top 20 African­ pany into a $6 billion operation. ''When I wake up in the morning and think of competing, I don't think of t he Hughes' son, Alfred Liggins, next black guy. Bob [Johnson] is not competition. Viacom and Clear Channel American radio markets. DC Holdings: is currently the president and are. Those 200 guys above Bob Johnson on the 400 list, that's w ho I've got my chief executive of Radio One. In WKYS-FM, V."1vlM,J-FM, an interview with the sights on." WOL-AM and \\'YCB­ Washington Post, he said his - Alfred Liggins, presid ent, R adio One AM vision is to form a television net-

Black Pioneers in Business: First i11 a Series of Four Entrepreneur ''Madam'' C.J. Walker Business Briefs

By Maryann James training school m BellSouth Blocks Economic Gro,vth Drama Continues Business Editor Indianapolis. Exec From Leaving Do,Vll, Says to Unfold for AOL "Madam" C.J. Walker She also organized Government grew from a farm laborer local and state clubs with ATLANTA A as Levin Breaks and laundress in agents that would sell Fulton County, Georgia· Officials Silence Louisiana to become one her products across the Superior Court judge of the foremost success­ country. Her 1917 granted BellSouth Corp., According to the NEW YORK - In his ful womeni entrepreneurs Madam C.J. Walker Hair Inc. a restraining order Commerce Department, first inten·iew since he of tl1e 20 century. Culturists Union of , r-.1 economic gro,~1h resigned in l\lay. former Born Sarah America con\'ention in @ l-=1 =1 if f:J"'QIJ..Fl 1, dropped dramatically in AOL Time \\'an1cr CEO Breedlove, Walker lived Philadelphia was ·I · the last three months of Gerald Lr, in cited his the first 23 years of her arguably one of the first against one of their execu­ 2002, as consumers grew strained relationship with life in relative obscurity. national meetings of tives this p~st weekend. cautious with looming However, in the 1890s, black businesswomen in Accord mg to a possibilities of war and after beginning to suffer America. BellSouth spokesman, the fewer jobs. from a scalp condition In addition to being a telephone giant filed a The gross domestic that made her lose her successful business­ brief late Friday that product rose only .7 per­ hair, she started to create woman, Walker also con­ would prevent Vice cent for the quarter. the former AOL chmrman homemade hair reme­ pholo court~,y o! m.MJ;1mcJv..ilk.:r.~om tributed to the black Chairman Gary Forsee lowest since the recession Stephen Case as a main dies. Walker was not only a suc­ community, at one time from leaving the company started iu Januarv of reason for lea"ing. Working as a sales cessful entrepreneur but donating $1,000 to the to work for BellSouth's 2001. Consumer spend• According to Le, in, agent for Annie Malone, also an active figure for "colored" Indianapolis rival, Sprint. ing, which mnkes up "O Cast> forced him to re:.ign another black female community issues. YMCA building fund and Forsee rccentlv by threatening to h11,e hun entrepreneur (and maker encouraging her agents informed the company on I ousted by the Board of of some of the hair treat­ to be politically active. his plans for leaving. In Directors· if her

February 4, 2003 The Hilltop A3 [and] very lethargic". It is not =~0 CJ believed to be a suicide ..... Q,j attempt. ~~ With or Without UN t North Carolina Q,j unaccountable by inspectors As French Defense mounting threat to our country (l'J Explosion By Sean Jackman .c Hilltop Staff Writer back in 1998. Minister Michele Alliot-Marie and our friends and our allies." Three people were killed Inspectors are confident said, ·we are no longer in pre­ He further stated that, "The 0 and 37 others injured in an With the second month of that Jraq has no nuclear historic times when whoever United States will ask the UN Drone-Mounted explosion and fire on UN inspections and a January weapons though even as they had the biggest club would try Security Council to convene on Wednesday at a plastics factory 27 briefing to the Security turn up undocumented materi­ to knock the other guy out so he s February to consider the facts Gas Detectors in Kinston, North Carolma. The Council gone, the US continues als. The Security Council con­ could steal his mammoth skin." of Iraq's ongoing defiance of the world," where intelligence The SnifferSTAR, devel­ cause for the explosion in the to insist that Iraq has failed to vened to discuss the US's argu­ Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair has stated he will about Iraq's deceit will be oped at Sandia National 40-foot tall section of the West meet its obligations. US ment that "time has run out" support the Bush administra­ given. Laboratories, is a tiny warning Pharmaceutical Services plant Secretary of State Colin Powell but some members opinions Bush publicly endorsed the de'lice capable of detecting is as yet undetermined. Debris says that, "If it can't be solved that the inspection should be tion against Iraq. However, idea of exile for Sadamm but deadly airborne contaminants scattered into surrounding peacefully and if the UN should allowed to continue reconvened over So percent of the British made it clear that with or with­ whlle mounted aboard drone woods and homes for miles, fail to act... then the United the inspections on 29 January. electorate opposes military action without UN backing. out UN sanctions, his armada, aircraft. Secretary of State setting off minor fires. States reserves the right to do Blix is still considering which is being amassed in the Colin Powell said last weekend There were approximately what it thinks is appropriate... Baghdad's offer to return for Blair confirmed, that Britain Gulf, will justly lead a coalition that lraq was concealing such 130 people in the building at we will be joined by many further discussions on disarnrn­ would support military action against Saddam if the need gases, based on the lack of the time of the e.xplosion, but nations." ment since he claims they have authorized by a UN resolution, or in a situation "where it was arises. He warned that the accountability for 30,000 by Thursday, the company had On December 7, Iraq sub­ not increased their efforts to diplomacy window was now munitions capable of carrying accounted for most who bad mitted a 12,000-page weapons cooperate. clear there was a breach by "weeks not months" and added biological and chemical agents been thought missing. Up till declaration to the United UN backing for military Saddam and there was unrea­ "for the sake of peace, this issue in their 12,000 page weapons Thursday, ten people were in Nations which should have would greatly influence the sonable blockage of a Security must be resolved.• The declaration. critical condition at the North contained a complete and cur­ public view. While an over­ Council resolution.• Democrat party supported this Other gas monitors exist, Carolina Jaycee Burn Center in rent accounting of its weapons whelming majority of With increasing opposition move stating that the US need­ but none nearly as efficient as Chapel Hill, and some at the programs. Hans Blix, the head Americans supports a UN sanc­ to war, Blair will most likely ed allies to deal with this world the SnifferSTAR. The detector risk of dying with severe burns of the United Nations tioned war, less than 40 percent council Bush to remain patient threat. would fit among a batch of up to 70 percent of their bodies. Monitoring, Verification, and would support the US acting and to continue seeking UN Many countries are split as other minute sensors mounted Inspection Commission without UN backing. France, authorization for military to whether a US led assault, on the aircraft, that sit on a (UNMOVIC), reported on Russia, Germany and China action. Other supporters of mil­ Spooky Action without unambiguous UN platform '"the size of a pat of Monday that while inspections have all expressed reservations itary action include Australia, In coming years, teleporta­ endorsement, would violate butter" which rests on a micro­ have not turned up any about using force to disarm Italy, Spain, Eastern Europe tion similar to Star Trek's international law. Said Michael processor smaller than a credit weapons of mass destruction, Saddam's regime. Since they countries that are members of "Beam me up, Scottie" device Frankson, a senior Psychology card. The sensor requires little Iraq still has not accounted for bold veto power over any reso­ NATO and some other mem­ might be possible given scien­ major at Richmond, "It is a power to operate and offers some of the documented mate­ lution and with Germany in the bers of the European Union. tists' recent developments with diversionary tactic equivalent rapid analysis not currently rial including biological, chemi­ chair for February, controlling Io bis State of the Union quantum mechanics. They to playing jenga blindfolded possible in any other device as cal and nuclear weapons, nor the council's agenda, the bid for Speech on 28 January, Bush "have taken particles of light, with the precarious balance compact. have they proved that they support by the Bush adminis­ reiterated that, • America will destroyed them and then resur­ destroyed material that was left tration seems destined to fail. not accept a serious and that is the Middle East.• rected copies more than a mile Where is away," according to reports, 1------using what Albert Einstein Jonathan's Mo,n? referred to as "spooky action at Lyle Montgomery, 42, is a distance". the man believed to have left 3- Previous experiments year old Jonathan Jacob allowed teleportation of light State of the Union Corpuz at a Salt Lake City particles about a yard away, but ShopKo last Saturday. The the new experiment using encourage investment and dents and children of prison­ for the future of the American store's security tapes show that longer light wavelengths, and By Ria Marie Davis decrease employment, but that ers," would be implemented economy?" Montgomery walked into the copying light through ordinary Hilltop Staff Writer its effect would not be felt right along with "a new $6oom pro­ Turning to the Middle East, store with Corpuz- his stepson­ glass fiber enables copies about away." gram to help an additional Bush asserted that, "We will gave him a toy to play with and every fifty miles, and coded "Every year, by law and by custom, we meet here to con­ Bush asked companies to 300,000 drug-addicted answer danger and every walked out alone. Police are messages sent across unlimited end the "double taxation of div- Americans receive treatment enemy that threatens the continuing the search for distances. sider the state of the union. idends" which he said was over the next three years." American people." He reported Montgomery's wife and the However, attempting to This year, we gather in this chamber deeply aware o~ deci­ unfair. "It is fair to tax a compa- Touching on the AIDS cri­ the substantial progress that boy's mother- Jeannette Acord teleport everyday masses such sive days that lie ahead." This ny's profits. It is not fair to sis in Africa, Bush announced bad been made by intelligence who has not been seen in over as humans is still far-fetched, again tax the shareholder on his $25 billion Emergency Plan and law enforcement agencies two weeks. because of the trillion trillion opening statement set the tone the same profits." for Aids Relief, which he in tracking down key interna­ According to reports, when atoms we contain, as even with for the President's address, In the arena of health care describes as ·a work of mercy to tional terrorists and suspected police arrived at Montgome1y's light photons, only pne in a which began with an account on the Administration's plans reform, Bush pushed for more prevent s~ven million new Aids Al Qaeda operatives. "We have house to question him, he was bout a thousand were received affordable health care for all infections... treat at least two arrested and detained several found lying on the floor, "lucid at the other side. for domestic reform. Outlining the sluggish Americans. He said that, million people with life-cxtend­ key and suspected terrorists, economy brought about by "Health care reform must begin ing drugs... and provide and the United States is cooper­ "recession, terrorist attacks, with Medicare, because humane care for millions of ating witl1 other nations to stop corporate scandals, and stock Medicare is tl1e binding com- people suffering from Aids, and these attacks." market declines," Bush stated mitment of a caring society." for children orphaned by Aids." To a still audience, Bush that economic growth bad People should receive the Bush made it clear that continued that, "This war on occurred but that it was too health care that ,,Wh America's war terror is a contest of will. weak and too slow to really they need with atever on terror con- "America \vill renew its pledge impact the economy. good insurance tinues and tonight not to allow the vio­ With unemployment on the policies and sen- t • • assured the lence of war, but to let free peo­ rise, be emphasized the need iors should have ac ion IS American peo- ple set the course of history." for small business entrepre­ "access to preveo- pie that every These assertions undoubtedly neurship, investment and orga­ tive medicine and req u,·red, step was being bolstered the Administration's nizational e.xpansion, and for the choice of a taken to ensure resolution for military action "more employers to put up the health care plan their safety and against Iraq, if they fail to sur­ sign that says Help Wanted." that provides pre- whe e security. "We render their alleged weapons of •Jobs are created when the scription drugs." nev r have intensi- mass destruction. economy grows; the economy Medical liability fied security at Bush claimed tl1at Iraq still grows when Americans have reform would also act,•on ,•s the borders continues to manufacture more money to spend and help to reduce the and ports of nuclear, chemical and biologi­ invest; and the best and fairest costliness of the entry... posted cal weapons, and that Iraqi way to make sure Americans health care sys-neceSSllMJ , , more than leader, Saddam Hussein has have that money is not to tax it tern by protecting • J • 50,000 newly given no evidence that he has away in the first place." hospitals and doc- • trained federal destroyed weapons which were To stimulate domestic tors against •friv- _ President sc_reeners in discovered during prior UN spending, Bush proposed that olous" lawsuits. a I r ports ... weapons inspections. He stated every income tax reduction set With refer- begun inocu- that, "Clearly the Iraqi dictator for 2004 and 2006 be made ence to the envi- BUSh la ting troops has much to hide. He is not dis­ "pernrnnent and effective this ronment, he cited and first arn1ing, but ratl1cr deceiving.• year, and that the extra money technology and innovation, as responders against smallpox ... In a convincing rhetoric, from these tax cuts will start facilitating "energy efficiency and are deploying the nation's President Bush went on to say showing up in workers' pay and conservation, to develop first early warning network of that the American people must cheques as soon as he signs the cleaner technology and to pro- sensors to detect biological recognize Saddam Hussein as bill." duce more energy at home." To attack." an increasing and ongoing Danielle Spencer, a sopho­ do so, $1.2 billion in research Project Bioshield which threat, and that the more Finance major, was not funds would be allocated to the would cost six billion dollars to Administration is going to be impressed by the proposed tax development of "clean, hydro- implement would also make steadfast in its goals of disar­ cuts. "Much of what he said, it gen-powered automobiles" pro- available anthrax, botulinum mament. If there were any seems to me, is just another ducing only water as a byprod- toxin, plague and Ebola vac- questions or uncertainties way to make the people in uct and not exhaust fumes. cines and treatments. about the reality of a war Photo oour1csy ww,,.state.go, power get money, because ln dealing with domestic Jason Morancie, a sopho- against Iraq, President Bush some of the requirements to problems, Bush asked for a more Math major, expressed dispelled all doubt, when be During his State of the Union Address, President Bush put these things in place, put a more compassionate America, concern at the amount of avowed to tl1e world and to the declared, "Our nation is at war, our economy Is In reces­ lot of disadvantaged people out focusing on "the spirit of serv- money that was being spent. United States that, "Whatever sion, and the civilized world faces unprecedented dangers. of the running.• ice" and volunteerism. A "That money would run the action is required, whenever Yet the state of our union has never been stronger." Another second-year $45om initiative "to bring men- budget into a deficit, which action is necessary. I will Finance Major said that, "In the tors to more than a million dis- could take many years to be defend the freedom and securi­ long run the tax cuts would advantaged junior high stu- resolved. What does that mean ty of the American people."

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elders conduct it on their front Much Ado porches or backyards, keeping up with each other's affairs, the about Politics neighbors' business, as well as the affairs of the nation to The State of Israel By Jonathan Grannum which they may belong. Hilltop Staff Writer This conversation must become natural to us, because Separating the Facts f rom Fiction: Part 2 of 3 What is polities? Is it just whether or not we become about the excitement and rigor involved in politics; politics By Bilal Iddin with one another for gcrrera­ religion and nation­ of the election process? involves us and therefore we Contributing Writer tions. It wasn't until the ideolo­ alism have become Does the examination of have a vested interest. gy of Zionism and its followers mixed." polities focus solely on cam­ Consequently, it is imperative In 1948, the Jews kicked came to Palestine tl,at the The current paigning and promises made by that we understand the world the British out of Palestine and Middle East Conflict came conflict between the our politicians of a better econ­ around us and have the ability declared the independence of about. Palestinians and omy, international relations to sieve through the propagan­ Israel. After Israel and The most popular defini­ the Israelis must be and improved facilities and da that is funneled to us on a Palestine reached a cease-fire tion of Zionism is the idea that put into perspec­ benefits for the poverty stricken daily basis and can analyze the Jews are entitled to homeland tive. The among us? in 1949, Israel ended up with 78 , facts as they are and not as they percent of historic Palestine in a newly established state of Palestinians are the This phenomenon which seem. and in the process, Israeli Israel. However, some people indigenous peoples we term polities, extends far Having said all of that, it forces massacred hundreds of like Jewish scholar Alfred of the Holy Land beyond the run-up to Election seems like a good idea for me to Palestinians, completely Lilienthal refer to Zionism as a and they were Day and the short term after­ shift focus from my interna­ destroying over 418 Palestinian political and social movement forced to give up 78 math experienced by those that tional election coverage to villages. Many cities were that seeks to establish and percent of their actually follow the news during examine some of the politics cleansed of their Palestinian advance the state of Israel by land to European this time period. Polities as that characterizes the countries population. imperialistic and colonial imperialists who in defined by The American of our world. Maybe in that Over 750,000 Palestinians measures in the land of turned created a ISRAEL Heritage College Dictionary­ way, we can all learn a little bit became homeless refugees. In Palestine. Theodore Herzl, the state of their own. the methods or tactics involved more about the way our own the Six Day War of 1967, Israel founder of the Zionist move­ Next, the in managing a state or govern­ system works, and in effect gain attacked Egypt, Jordan, and ment, described his movement Palestinians saw ment; and further, the activities an appreciation for the polities Syria, and occupied the West as that of "a people without a the 22 percent of JORDAN or affairs engaged in by a gov­ around us and our role in Bank, Gaza Strip, East land for a land without a peo­ land they had left ernment, politician or political ensuring that we never settle Jerusalem, Syrian Golan, and ple." military occupied party. merely for being a spectator in the Egyptian Sinai Peninsula. In fact many times in by Israeli forces in Thus, if we wish to talk EG YPT a sport that needs our involve­ The United Nations passed recent history Zionism has been 1967, an occupation shop, as far as politics is con­ ment in order that it runs as it Resolution 242 calling for an accused of being a racist ideolo­ that is 36 years old cerned, the talk must continue was designed to. Now; I man­ immediate Israeli withdrawal gy and movement, and in 1975 and counting. past sitting on one's couch aged to say polities ten times, from occupied territories. Israel the United Nations ruled In addition, watching the poll count up, or well eleven, what does that say withdrew from the Sinai Zionism to be a for.n of racism. Israel has set up even catching up over the inter­ Photo oourtO)" \lo'\VW.Studenl'"tb.edu to you? Nothing? Excellent! Peninsula but annexed the Lilienthal is quoted to have illegal settlements The existing state of Israel. net if you happen not to be Now we're getting somewhere! Syria Golan and remained in said, "Zionism is not Judaism, in the occupied home during all the excitement. occupation of the Palestinian and Judaism is not Zionism; Palestinian territories of the power shall not deport or trans­ Politics should be discussed West Bank, Gaza, and East and to be anti-Zionist is no way West Bank, Gaza Strip, and fer parts of its own civilian pop­ among IIS as we have seen our Jerusalem. to be anti-Semitic. Zionism is a East Jerusalem that total more ulation into the territory it The indigenous people of political movement devoted to than 700,000 illegal Israeli set­ occupies." Palestine prior to the creation the founding and advancement tlers in the three territories Information was sourced N oches en Granada of Israel were 75 percent of the state of Israel. combined. Israel's occupation from The Middle East Conflict Muslim, 20 percent Christian, "On the other hand, and settlement building violate Magazine, produced by The By Eleisha John at this new concoction. I sus­ and about 5 percent Jewish. All Judaism is a religious faith- a international Jaw; Article 49, United Association for Studies Contributing Writer pect it will be named "El of the three religious groups in relationship between man and paragraph 6 of the Fourth and Research and the Americano", added to next Palestine were Palestinian God, requiring no political loy­ Geneva Convention explicitly American Muslims for Global My second week in Spain week's Bar-List, and placed just Arabs who were living in peace alty to any country. Too often stipulates, "The occupying Peace and Justice. has been an experience to say under their most recent addi­ the least. My roommate had tions- the "Clinton' and the move, as they have already stat­ made it her personal mission to "Lewinski". ed that England needed more get us out of the casa and into Somewhere between twelve Vocational England skilled employees working to the pubs and clubs of and two, the people pour out en continue build the infrastruc­ Granada. .. and so it was that I masse, onto the calles and into By Sean J ackman the education system, in the form of apprenticeship. This ture needed. found myself on the town last the discotecas. Unlike any club Hilltop Staff Writer civilized world. The presence of may be a general apprentice­ Since the end of the weekend. The Spanish must you've ever seen is a vocational system would ship following an academic apprenticeship scheme, the have invented tJie term "Camborria" - a popular dis­ Long sine'! hailed as a encourage more students to path, a modern apprenticeship idea that everyone should head 'nightlife' because the city does­ cotheque in the eaves of trademark, the secondary stay within the education sys­ following a vocational path or a off to university gained popu­ n't really come alive till the sun Sacromonte (which, ironically, school system of England may tem, albeit whetl1er on an aca­ combined apprenticeship. larity. goes down! translates to "Holy Mountain"). soon undergo a drastic change demic or vocational path. "Leaming coaches" would Institute of Policy Director, The more modest enter­ In a grotto the size of a Ruth Lea, said that, "We need according to education minis­ Offering some form of assist students in making the tainment starts around 10pm, dorm suite, coloured lights and ters. Under new plans revealed vocational studies to everyone right choice out of the multi­ more plumbers and fewer with Teterias (tea-houses) and Spanish techno swirl the crowd by the government, vocational would help to build better links tude that would be available. media studies graduates." She Chupeterias (pubs) filling with into a euphoric frenzy. options will be made available between education and work. Modern languages would no added that many students were those intent on putting them­ Apparently, this party doesn't to students who may not desire The government hopes that longer be compulsory after 14 re-sitting tests, until they got selves in "high spirits". get started till about 2am, and the right grade, only to move on to pursue an academic based many on the vocational route however, a move that has My roommate is a first­ doesn't stop till the morning to what she termed an "inap­ 5Ystem. will go on into higher education angered many people, especial­ year law student, and so it sun makes the heat unbearable. School Standards Minister, creating an expansion. ly in today's world where being propriate" degree. came as no surprise to me that (] say "apparently" because in David Miliband, claimed that The two-fold aim would be multi-lingual is a sought after By focusing on vocational she was more experienced in all honesty, I've never been the lack of vocational education to increase the country's skill skill. studies, it allows students who matters of the Bar. Exotic there myself.) had been an "historic weak­ base, thereby promoting eco­ This means that more than are not motivated by academic names like "Menthc" and "La Not being much of a party ness" of the English education nomic growth, and also to re­ two-thirds of the timetable will work to concentrate on work­ Mancha• rolled off her tongue, person, I can speak with more system. "We're opening the motivate tllose who are unin­ be open for vocational subjects related lessons. and one by one, copitas experience on the other aspects door to long-term reforms that spired by the academic process, with students being able to Other plans in progress appeared on the counter. of Granada's nightlife- like the could be the most significant supporting social growth. spend time in work placements include replacing the A-level Later in the evening, I Salsa classes and Flamenco since 1944," said Miliband. Within the new system, all and further education colleges exams with a broader-based found her teaching the bar­ performances... but those are Britain currently has one of students from age 14 would be as well as in school. baccalaureate style qualifica­ tender how to make a Tequila stories for another day. the lowest staying on rates, in encouraged to undergo some Employers have praised the tion after the next decade. Sunrise. He was openly amaz.ed E!

capability, and that the blue­ ai:pealed for the assistance of boat south towards The Expressing "most profound Regeneration print for it still lies hidden in the wealthy in Brazil citing that Equator at a rapid rate. regret", the Cambodian Recent scientific develop­ our genes. hunger can not be defeated by The boat had spent more Government promised to com­ ments have heightened the pos­ "isolated government meas­ than 24 hours having repairs to pensate for the destruction of sibilities for regenerative cells Zero Hunger ures." Brazil's government has its mast after it was forced to the TI1ai Embassy and to safe­ in humans. Like many animals budgeted $500 million for the abort its first start. However, in guard the property of Thais and their kin, amphibians can Newly elected leftist program and the people such as a show of rare sportsmanship, who had fled the country. One re-grow large sections of their President Luiz Inacio Lula da supermodel Gisele Bundchen MacArthur was lent replace­ Cambodian man died in the hearts if damaged; they can Silva, better known as Lula, has have already started contribut­ ment equipment by rival Tracy riots and seven were injured as replace tissue, organs, even launched his program designed ing in amounts up to $30,000. Edwards. mobs attacked Thai-owned entire limbs. Research with a to end hunger in Brazil's 170 Aid will start in regions MacArthur and her crew of businesses and the embassy. the volcanic mountains on the mutant strain of mice repairing million population. The plan badly hit by the drought, and in 13 are aiming to beat the pres­ Phnom Penh appeared to borders of Rwanda, the sustained damage to heart tis­ called Zero Hunger, was poorer areas of Guaribas and ent record of 64 days, eight have returned to normal on Democratic Republic of Congo sue has proven that this regen­ announced after the President Acaua, in the northeastern hours, 37 minutes and 20 sec­ Thursday evening apart from a and Uganda. eration is possible in mammals toured the poorest regions of Piaui region. onds, set last May by heavy military presence in The three men, who were too. In fact, if the limb of a newt the country, and is meant to Frenchman Bruno Peyron. some areas, particularly around former employees of the is amputated, it will fully regen­ supply 1.5 million of the poorest Round the World the airport. Virunga par!<, aimed to sell the erate in 10 weeks- meaning new families with sufficient monthly Cambodian Riots baby abroad, tourism official joints, bones, skeletal muscle, income to cover the cost of Record Rosette Rugambwa said. The nerves, veins and so on. basic foods by the end of the Cambodia has offered an Gorilla-nappers three were also fined up to It is not known why some year. The plan relies on cash Britain's Ellen MacArthur apology and compensation to Three poachers made off $8,000. animals can perform this proce­ handouts and an electronic has begun her quest to beat the Thailand after riots in its capi­ with a baby gorilla in May last Six others, convicted of dure and others cannot, but sci­ card which will allow families to round-the-world sailing record. tal this week drove hundreds of year after they killed two soliciting a market for the goril­ entists are hopeful that further claim their $15 every month for Her maxi-catamaran Thais to leave the country. The females protecting it in the la abroad, were sentenced to studies will lead to finding food. Currently, about 46 mil­ Kingfisher 2 crossed the start statement, carried by national hope of selling it. This was the two years and fined up to related human genes that are lion people live on less than $1 line at Ushant, off northwest TV and radio, blamed first such attack by poachers in $3,200. capable of regeneration. a day. France, at 0648 GMT on Wednesday's riots in Phnom almost two decades in Rwanda. "Gorillas are an endan­ Biologists suspect that this skill Lula has called on world Thursday. And it plunged Penh on "extremists" exagger­ The endangered species of gered species in the world - was lost in the descendants of leaders to initiate a global anti­ straight into stormy weather, ating reports of attacks on mountain gorillas brings in even if one is killed, we count it mammals who once had the poverty fund, and he has which may help to sweep the Cambodians in Bangkok. much-needed tourist income in a big loss," Ms Rugambwa said.

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J I , JOHNSON from A 1 support to what we are doing Communications was found­ BROWN from A 1 Association (SGA) at lem, not just Morris Brown, The coalition is working on a and successes of African here at Howard that is ed 31 years ago, and is cur­ minority institutions particu­ Morehouse College, Matthew design for t-shlrts to promote Americans in all facets of life rewarding." rently named in honor of larly the ones located in Van Freeman, believes that the campaign. In addition, the for six decades." Johnson was born in physician C.B. Powell who Atlanta. students in the AUC cannot Swygert says Johnson's 1918 in Arkansas City, owned the New York based Burrell notes that the offer much assistance aside letter-writing campaign is well underway and Burrell hopes to background as a journalist Arkansas. He moved from Amsterdam News. The old problem could be the result of from the AUC's extension of extend the participants. and publisher qualifies him Chicago from Arkansas dur­ hospital building was remod­ immature thinking. the their spring transfer dead­ "Now we're working on as a worthy selection forded­ ing the depression. Johnson eled and dedicated to Powell "Maybe other HBCU's are line. different versions of the letter ication of the new communi­ used a $500 loan from his after he donated Howard $1 taking competition too far. "We [Morehouse] accept­ to put on the website, because cations facility. mother to begin, what is million. They could be thinking, 'Now ed transfer students from I have gotten emails from peo­ School of now, a publishing empire, According to Dates the we won't have anyone else to Morris Brown this semester up Communications Dean Today his wife, Eunice C.B. Powell building may compete with,'" Burrell said. until the start of class when the ple that say, 'I'm not at an Jannette Dates is excited by W. Johnson, is secretary­ become a possible site for the "Or maybe they think it's a cut-off date was October i5th, • HBCU but I want to help," Johnson's generous dona- treasurer of the corporation College of Pharmacy. waste of time and so they've Freeman said. "I have to admit Burrell said. tion. and producer-director of At a faculty meeting last given up. But that's not the that students are apathetic, Soon postcards will be "The idea of a new John Ebony Fashion Fair. week President Swygert attitude that needs to be but it's more of an understand­ available for distribution pro­ H. Johnson is exciting," Daughter, Linda J·ohnson announced ground for the taken. They need to, they real­ ing of what you can do. It viding information about the "Save Morris Brown' cam­ Dates said. "When someone Rice, is president and CEO of new Johnson building will be ly, really need to help." would be more effective if of his stature is willing to the family-owned publishing broken a year from now and Students that attend col­ there was something we could paign, as well. Burrell is lend his name and give his company. construction should be fin­ leges within the Atlanta to do help like a petition, but delighted that students are The School of ished in about 18 months. University Center (AUC) say that won't help; Morris Brown taking an interest in the cause. their lack of interest stems has a lot of debt." There will be a meeting from the failure to believe that Howard's "Coalition of held Tuesday in the Blackburn LAWfrom A1 ed to make sure that we were dents as well,• Conley said. Morris Brown College can be Concerned Students," as they University Center at 7Pm. The truly presenting Howard in the "His so-called support of white have titled them.elves because exact location has not been Patricia A. Broussard, the helped. best light possible." students is a hindrance upon they plan to assist other confirmed. faculty supervisor for the brief, Chief Operations Officer Another difficulty that all students' opportunity to for the Student Government schools facing the same prob- agrees that affirmative action arose was that the only people have an enriching educational helps bring diversity to univer­ able to present amices curiae experience shaped by the ben­ sities and colleges. brief before the Supreme Court efits ofleaming within a racial­ • It's likely to have minimal explained. " [Sharpton's bid] is "Many times minorities SHARPTON from A2 are licensed attorneys. ly diverse effect on the Democratic Party an attempt to bring the PartY cannot go through elementary, "Because I am a licensed environment." Jesse Jackson and Colin Powell considering the Jackson bid back to a progressive posture high school, and college and attorney, I was able to send the The students also agreed are more qualified to run but is was taken seriously and attract­ especially in regards to minority have great education without brief in for the students,• said that Howard undergraduate skeptical of them as well. ed broad support and still issues. Sharpton's bid won't at least once being in a diverse Gwendolyn Roberts Majette, a and graduate students should Although Uku cannot vote ended up not producing much achieve much but he is not the setting," Broussard said. "That professor at Howard Law get involved in helping the since he is not an American cit­ change." buffoon people make him out to is not always the case for white School. University of Michigan's case. izen, he says if he could vote, he However, Davis points that be: students. It is possible for The professors who super­ Konrad said that because would not vote for Al Sharpton. $harpton's bid could possibly Davis thinks Sharpton them to go their whole lives vised the writing also encoun­ HBCU students still benefit Associate political science force the Democratic PartY to would have had a greater impact without being in a diverse tered many difficulties while from affirmative action, they professor Don G. Davis, PhD is reevaluate itself. on the Democratic Party if he classroom, and the myths that overseeing. Broussard said should help support the skeptical of the impact '"The PartY, in my opinion had run as an Independent they may carry about minori­ that juggling responsibilities University of Michigan. Sharpton will have. has become callous and disre­ instead of a Democrat because ties will play through to the was one of the harder aspects "Because the majority of "I think in terms of the gardful of Black issues and that way he could muster a real work place. That is why it is of writing the brief. students at HBCUs are people larger picture it's of minimal problems and has made little Black ran as a Democrat for the important that schools have "It is hard to do a project of color, we benefit [from affir­ significance. It will not be com­ difference for us in spite of the U.S. Senate in 1994 and for New affirmative action so that these like this when you have classes mative action] by entering a parable to the two previous fact that we remain the party's York City mayor in 1997 and was myths can be displaced." to teach," Broussard said. • It workforce where the majority Jesse Jackson bids," Davis said. most loyal constituency," Davis unsuccessful in both bids. The students who wrote was also hard to narrow our population (white graduates) the brief were bonded by their focus and concentrate on the have had the opportunity to belief that affirmative action is FRESHMEN from A2 issues at hand. Since we bad experience a "robust exchange undeclared majors. adjustment to moving away necessary. Browne said that four authors, it was hard to of ideas" and have been "I want people to see that and beginning college, is there process for finding students The Sacramento, CA we can do more than just any concern of freshmen make sure that brief sounded exposed to other people of native began his interest in who wanted to work on the like one person wrote it rather color," Konrad said. throw parties,• he said. attempting to do too much too brief was a word-of-mouth politics long before the elec­ than four." Konrad added that racial Nichols has also worked soon? Houston, Nichols, and process. tions or 9/n. He comes from a with ANC Ward 1 representa­ Lindsay say no. The authors of the amices diversity in the classroom long line of politicians in his "The students involved all curiae brief said President allows non-minority students tive Jarvis Houston. "Involvement is good," had a shared interest and vol­ family. He encourages the George Bush's support of the to challenge their misconcep­ Freshman students made up Nichols said. "When you unteered their time and ener­ idea of more college freshman white students not only hurts tions related to race and in the majority of Houston's cam­ become active, you do better." gies to make it happen," becoming involved. affirmative action but also turn will hopefully combat paign and administrative vol­ Lindsay sees no conflict Browne said. "The four stu­ "The freshmen usually unteers. Some started as early between adjustment and racial diversity in universities. hostile work environments. have a bad rap," Nichols said. dents listed on the brief took "President Bush bas "Students at Howard as freshman orientation week. involvement. an active role in actually writ­ "But I'd like to show that fresh­ addressed the importance of University should show their He believes many students "A lot of people come to ing the legal arguments, but men can make a difference." diversity but undervalues the support by being informed, became interested in working college looking for something there were many others While in office, Nichols importance of race today," communicating with each with the ANC because he, a fel­ to do." involved with the research and has a few programs in the low student, was running for Houston encourages stu­ Francis said. "We still live other, and mobilizing together works, including a career editing portions of the brief." within a society plagued with to share one voice that office. dents to get involved as soon The students had a short dead­ workshop for students with racial disparities and inequali­ diversity matters and that the But with the natural as they can. line to write the friend of the ties--today race still matters." use of race should be consid­ court brief. They said there Conley said that the presi­ ered as one of the were many difficulties. dent's support for the white many factors that make up stu­ "We only had less than 2 students negatively affects dent diversity,• Conley stateds. weeks to pull this off," Konrad everyone regardless of color. Howard University will said. "We wanted to make sure "The President's opposi­ also write its own separate that there was nothing in the tion to Michigan's plan not brief to the Supreme Court. brief that anyone could throw only hurts those underrepre­ back in our faces and we want- sented persons but white stu- Howard Delicatessen

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A8 The Hilltop February 4, 2003 A Closer at the HUSA Candidates, First Enstallment in a Series

HUSA fromA2 with housing, parking, visita· held an election position in tion, receiving student dis• student government she counts from local businesses, remains confident. increase student involve­ "Being a student here at ment in community service, Howard is political enough,• increase communication on Walls said. campus, increase security She has served as a and "create a more cohesive College of Arts and Sciences environment between all the volunteer, a HUSA volun­ schools and colleges." teer, and as a member of the Maya Morton, a sopho• Howard chapter of the more sociology major, cam­ NAACP's student e-board. pus pal, founder of Howard's Walls also explained sociology club, Three Rivers that it is important to be Union member, Phi Sigma Pi more visual to the student member and College of Arts body and be their advocates. and Sciences student council "We're about meeting member, is eager about her people and talking to them and Parker's bid for HUSA and making ourselves more office. visual. It's not about looking "I like to put my input in good for the cameras or get­ and make Howard a better ting too caught up in profes­ place," says Morton. "It's my sionalism," Wall said. "It's passion. I have a great love about being able to throw on for Howard and I want to a Howard sweatshirt, get make Howard what I want it out there and speak with the to be. I'm not saying it will st11dents and find out their happen overnight hut I can concerns." lay the foundation for Sean T. Parker and his File Howard to be number one." running mate Maya Morton Sean T. Parker and Maya Morton are also for bidding for 2003·2004 HUSA President and Vice President positions. Be sure to read next are also making a bid for the week's issue and meet the 2003-2004 HUSA adminis• other candidates for HUSA tration. Parker is also a cal action committee, the Congressional Quarterly. values. issues we were the source of office: Ja'Ron K. Smith and sophomore political science Gentlemen of Drew social Parker says his platform "In the 6os and the 90s, the general Black census. We Tarshima Williams as well as major is an Ohio native, hail• club, ai,d the school's stu­ is entitled "HU Renaissance: Howard was a hotbed of hope to increase political Christian Dorsey, and Grace ing from Cincinnati. dent ambassador program. Rebirth Of A Legacy." He political activity,• Parker activism on this campus." Watson. Parker has taken advan• He has also worl:ed at a polit• explains that the slate name said. Also on Parker and tage of the numerous activi• ical research firm and cur­ speaks to the need for a "When it came down to Morton's agenda is to tackle ties Howard offers. He has rently works at the rebirth of Howard Universit)' facing political and social taken part in HUSA's politi• the problems students face

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The Hilltop Tuesday, February 4, 2003 SPORTS • Track Teams Blazes at Penn State; SportMEAC Scores Men's Basketball Oliver Qualifies for Nationals Morgan State (4- 15, 3-6 By Josef Sawyer form." MEAC)90 Managing Editor Juniors Andrew Murphy MD Eastern Shore (2- 16, and Vaughn Cleveland finished 2-7 MEAC) 69 This weekend, Howard's 19th and 23rd in the 60-meter men and women's track team dash respectively. Sophomore Coppin State (6-12. 6-3) 68 took on competition at the David Wynn finished with a H0\\ard (5 -13, 3-6) 60 Penn State National Open time of 1:56.34 in the 8oom Track Meet. How.;.:d battled run. Taj Alvaranga and Adetola Delaware State (8-9, 6-3) the likes of Penn State, Adewodu finished witb times 7 1 (01) Tennessee, Virginia, St. of 48.97 and 49.85 respectively Hampton (11-6, 7-2) 66 Joseph's, Temple, Clemson, in the 400m Dash. and Wake Forest. They all have qualified for South Carolina State (11-7, Despite the magnitude of the MEAC Championships in 9-0) 87 this invitational that included past competition. Bethune Cookman (3-14, 50 schools, and select profes­ On the women's team,jun­ 2-7) 64 sional athletes the team ior Phakiso Collins tied for sev­ refused to be intimidated by enth place in the 60-meter FAMU (9-8, 5-4) 86 the powerhouse competition. dash \,;th a time of 7.67 sec­ North Carolina A&T (0-16, The biggest success of the onds. Collins proved that she 0-9) 61 weekend came from junior could compete with some of the 6om hurdler David Oliver. top athletes in the country. She Women's Basketball Oliver finished first in the 6om is poised to make a run at the hurdles with a time of 7.88, conference championship in MD Eastern Shore (7-11, 4- which qualified him for the the short sprint event. Collins 5 MEAC) 88 NCAA and USA Track and also ran 24.99 in the 200m Morgan State (1-16, 0-8 Field Championships. This dash and finished 12th. MEAC)64 type of performance has Freshman long jumper become expected from the LaClaire Carter finished fifth Howard (5-13, 5-4) 79 Denver native. "I felt real good out of 45 competitors with a Coppin State (6-12, 3-6) 63 and just ran my own race,• jump of 18 feet 10.50 inches. Oliver said. Phou, counc:>y of 3Jlprophoto~.com She also ran 25.01 in the 200m Hampton (12-6, 10-0) 75 Oliver is currently ranked dash to finish 13th. Delaware State (9-8, 8-1) 15th nationally, number one David Oliver on his way to victory In 60 Meter hurdles Saturday at Penn State. Sophomore Erica Day ran 56 among black colleges, number a time of 57.03 in the 400m one in the Eastern Track rank­ NCAA Championships. mores Leon Snyder, David jumper Lance Gross finishing dash to finish nth out of 64 Bethune Cookman (9-10, ings and number one in the A couple of surprise per­ Wynn and Edgar Sams. They 10th out of 37 competitors in competitors. 6-11) Mid Eastern Athletic formances according to Coach finished fourth with a time tbe event. But a reoccurring Last weekend's invitational South Carolina State (6-11, Conference [MEAC]. Merritt were turned in by 7:41.23. ankle injury would keep Gross will give even more confidence 3-5) •r am very pleased with my freshman Khary Kenyatta who Dennis Washington also from completing all of his to the team. This weekend the (Game Rescheduled) performance even though my ran 1:55.61 in the 8oom run to qualified for the MEAC jumps. team will be traveling to groin injury is still slowing me qualify for the MEAC Championships in the 200m "! refuse to let this injury Landover, Maryland for the FAMU (9-8, 5-3) 66 down." Oliver's main focus is Championships and the dash with a time of 22.22 get tbe best of me. I will take National Black Colleges Track North Carolina A& T (2-14. now to make the trip to 4X8oom relay which is com­ Other top performances on the necessary steps to strength­ Classic. 2-7) 60 Fayetteville, Arkansas for prised of Kenyatta, and sopho- the men's side were junior long en the ankle and return in top Tennis Team Gears Yao Over Shaq: Highway Robbery Up For 2003 By Soraya McDonald from senior team captain and Contributing Writer Kingston, Jamaica native Dwayne Pagan. Pagan has It is second semester, and been tbe team captain since what does that mean? Move his sophomore year. Besides over soccer and football. him, the team has only two Spring sports are taking cen­ other returning players from ter stage and that means the last year and will be starting Howard University tennis four freshmen. team is doing last minute ·we have to perform preparations for their first extremely well because we're team match of the season, the the only experienced guys on women this Saturday in New the team. We have to show York and the men and women our leadership to make a run next Saturday in in the MEAC championships." Pennsylvania. Pagan said. Last year, the Bison men As team captain. leading finished at third place in by example is a must for MEAC and the women's team Pagan. "I emphasize everyone at fourth place in the confer­ being there for each other. ence. Both teams made it to They're very disciplined and the semifinals of the MEAC their quick learners; the team championships. comradery is there." he com­ According to head coach mented of the freshman. Larry Strickland, Hampton \A/bile he had every inten­ and Florida A&M will both tion of bringing back the same Photo counesy of t\pn.com present themselves as strong starting lineup from last year's challengers to the men's team women's team, it appears that Rookie center Yao Ming selected as the starting ce nter for the Western Conference over Shaqullle O'neal. while Howard tries to elbow coach Strickland will not get its way to the top this season. his wishes. Number two By Keith Sneed In the past three years, starter Kim Strickland will three years there has been a like a bet someone would make in the starting role for the Hampton and Florida A&M have a delayed debut this sea­ Contributing Writer guy by tbe name of Shaquille on an all-star? Not that any• West, but when I look at the have played each other in the son due to a stomach disorder O'Neal that has totally domi­ one cares what Barkley thinks, East and see that Vince Carter MEAC finals, with Hampton and number three singles As we all know this nated the game of basketball but if you were an all-star there is starting, I am once again claiming the title of chaJupion starter Danielle Blancada is coming weekend marks the from the center position. I would be no ridiculous bets puzzled. Carter has been 52nd NBA All-Star game, the past two years. The also sidelined due to tennis guess the arrogance of Shaq placed upon a player tbat is labeled as one of the most frag­ which will be held in Atlanta, women are concerned with elbow. Former team captain and the Lakers has fi nally considered one of the best. ile players in the league, and Georgia. This mid-season the Spartans of Norfolk State Tanya Okpala admitted tbat moved them out of first place Laker fans across the country his team's record is not even exhibition is where the greatest when it comes to formidable there would be an air of uncer­ in the NBA's popularity con­ must be outraged. How can worth mentioning Yet and still, opponents as well as tainty surrounding the team's players in the NBA get togeth­ test. But wait, Kobe still Yao be starting in the All-Star Vince Carter, who played only er to showcase their skills for Hampton and Florida A&M. first match given the received the most amount of game as a rookie? He is not 12 games thus far, has been While Strickland has high absences, but that overall she 48 minutes. Fans worldwide votes for the game. So wait a even the best player on his voted to be a starter. O'Ncal vote for their favorite players hopes for both teams he still felt confident that the minute, I am confused. Did team! I understand that the will have to ask some of his to determine who starts the acknowledges that they have team would do weU . Shaq's arthritic toe lose him league wants to promote itself teammates how to act while he already been riddled with set­ "We're working and we're game, and the coaches select the right to start? I am no by having a 7'5 rookie from sits on the bench during the the reserves. By observing the backs before any balls have ready and it's looking good for expert or anything, but if Shaq China receive some of the hype tip-off. I'll conclude by saying even hit the court. The Bison us. We're going to do our 2003 starters I think, no, I am had the most extreme case of of the weekend, but they have a how disappointed I am in this men lost their number one, best," she said. certain that sports fans have arthritis in all ten toes and a rookie vs. sophomore chal­ decision, but by this point, you two, and six singles players The women face Army finally lost their minds. Yes, I torn ACL, Yao Ming still would lenge for that. It must have could probably already tell. who were expected to return and Temple in a tri-match this said it! Sports fans must be not be better than the Diesel. been the American Express But wait, I have finally figured insane to vote Yao Ming (12.6 this season. Strickland said Saturday in West Point, New Charles Barkley even kissed commercial that aired during it out. Yao is starting for one the crucial absences were due York, while botb teams will be ppg, 8.7 rpg) as the starting the backside of a donkey on the Super Bowl that put Yao simple reason, his free throw center for the West over to "various reasons" and traveling to Bethlehem, television because Yao scored over the top. At first I thought percentage is 76% and Shaq's Shaquille O'Neal (26.5 ppg, refrained from commenting Pennsylvania for a tri-match 30 points in one game, which that it might be the Lakers' is 58%, why d idn't I think of further. with Lehigh and Wagner next 10.8 rpg). For the past three Barkley said Yao would never under .500 record that would that earlier? Spectators can anticipate Saturday. rings, excuse me, for the past accomplish. Does that sound make fans not want to sec Shaq seeing good performances ----- Howard Basketball Triumphs over UMES

Fall Sports MVP's By Thomas Savage Jr ·get the crowd behind them. Sports Editor "Seye has been playing a Football lot better this year," said senior Offense: Jay Colbert (Jr) Burr Gym filled as excited Ron Williamson. "He has been fans came to see the Howard able to step up his play, and Defense: Tracy White (Sr) take on UMES. The men came help out the team. He is a big Special Teams: Vincent Neclos (Sr) into the game with the return part of the success we have had of freshmen guard, Louis Ford this season." Volleyball who sat out most of the early With Aluko's career-high season. 23 points (17 in the second Margaret Alexander (Sr) The Hawks came into the half), he was able to lead the l\1en 's Soccer game and looked to be well Bison to a dominant second prepared as they out shot the half. Just as the Bison looked Defense: Christopher Serrano (Jr) Bison early, and took a 37-31 to put the game away, the Offense: Kwesi Graham (Jr) point halftime lead. Poor Hawks launched a comeback. shooting from the Bison Following the lead of Thomas Women's Soccer seemed to be the reason that Trotter (43 pts, 7-14 3 pt), the Offense: Ranieka Bean (So) Howard fell behind early, as Hawks tied the game at 68 with they shot just 4-14 from behind under a minute left in the Defense: Lindsey Walton (Fr) the ark. game. With a chance to end Cross Country "Normally we get shots to the game, UMES junior Photos counesy of aJlprophoto~.com fall for us", said senior Donald Kenyatta Rowel missed a last­ Seye Aluko Goes Up Between Two Defenders As He Scores Men: Troy McArthur (Jr) Clark. "We were not able to second lay-up, and sent the Career-High 23 Points. Women: Tasha Harris (Fr) score from behind the line, so game into overtime. we were forced to score in "We should have been able other areas of the court. to hold them off and get the rebounds. Ron Williamson and Ron Williamson, Bison Whatever plans were win", said senior Ron added 17 points and Kyle fans have not had that many drawn up during halftime Williamson. "When the game Williams added 19 points as chances to see some of the proved to be just what the doc­ went into overtime we knew the backcourt was able to get other talent such as the inside tor ordered as the Bison were that we had to step up and just some rest with Louis Ford game of Seye Aluko, and the '------' able to come out the second get the win." playing 30 minutes. Mario high-flying ability of Mario half and eventually take a 56- In overtime the Bison bat­ Grove gave the Bison 11 points Grove. 46 point lead midway through tled back and forth, but was and nine rebounds. With the return of fresh­ the second half. Led by the 17 able to seal the game at the free The victory for the Bison man Louis Ford, the Bison look Lady Bison showed the Howard fans the to be much stronger as the pre­ second-half points of Seye throw line, and come away Aluko, the Bison went on sev­ with an 83-76 victory. Seye depth of talent that the team pare to enter the second half eral runs, the Bison were able Aluko led all Bison in scoring has this year. With the high­ the their conference schedule. Beat UMES to turn the game around and with 23 and grabbed nine scoring ability of Kyle Williams

By Bernard Murray Petty and Hicks turned the Howard Women Hold Off Lady Eagle's Comeback Sports Editor ball over a combined 12 times. Coach Parson said that The Lady Bison arc back at Shauna Ruglass had a great By Thomas Savage Jr many as 17 points. With a .500 with a win over the game. She ended the night Sports Editor Lakesha Wills free throw, the UMES Hawks (6-11 Overall, 3- with a double-double, scoring Lady Eagles cut the score to 65- 5 MEAC) 90-76 Thursday 16-points and grabbing 10 The Lady Bison were able 57, but never got any closer. night. boards. However, she turned to jump off to en early lead, as Si" straight points by Shauna The Bison were lead by the ball over 6 times. they beat the Lady Eagles 79- Ruglass, gave Howard the Courtney Kirk who had a game Turnovers were not the 63. The Lady Bison, lead by insurance points to seal the vic­ high of 20-points. Simone Lady Bison's only problem. senior guard Asia Petty (20 tory. Agee (14-points] and Daisha The main factor for the points), were able to end the The Lady Bison bad four Hicks [15-points) also con­ Hawks cutting the Bison lead first half with an 18-7 point players in double digits as tributed for Howard. was the defense down the run. The Lady Eagle's turned Simone Agee scored 16 points. The Bison outscored the stretch. The fast pace game over the ball 18 times during Ruglass grabbed 10 rebounds Hawks 26-41 in the first half they showed the Hawks in the the first half, allowing the Lady to go with her 10 points. and continued to roll by build­ beginning of the second half Bison to enter the locker rooms Courtney Kirk blocked six ing a 23-point led in the sec­ slowed down. "~th a 42-~o halftime lead. shots before fouling out late in ond half. "Psychologically, we got to "We eame out ready to the second half. "We are always going to a point of comfort," Coach play", said Asia Petty. "The The Lady Bison improve to score a lot of points. That's our Parson said. team played well, and the score 5-13 (5-4) and sit at fourth style cf play," said Coach The Hawks chipped away reflected it". place in the conference as they Cathy Parson. at the lead by going on short Howard came out in the tile phoio have won five of their last eight The Bison did, but they spurts. They scored seven second half with the same Shauna Ruglass Gave the Lady Bison 10 Points and 10 games. allowed the Hawks to score big unanswered points with 3:56 energy as the first and led by as Rebounds. as well. to go. In the second half, the The Hawks main contri­ Hawks outscored the Bison bution didn't come from their 50-49 and were able to pull starting five, they scored 34- within nine points with 2:29 points off the bench. Jordan, Shaq Headline List of All-Star Reserves left to play. Guard Octavia Thompson The key was turnovers. was a big factor in the Hawks In the first half, the Bison attempt to comeback. By Ethan Zagore injury, Webber will be forced to miss the Orlando guard/forward Tracy McGrady both and the Hawks turned the ball Thompson came of the Contributing Writer game. Commissioner David Stern named asked Jordan to allow them to step down so Webber's teammate, forward Peja Stojako,ic, over 41 times. bench and scored 12 of her 17- that he could start. Last Tuesday, the National Basketball to the squad as a replacement. The Bison showed a full points in the second half. Jordan declined the offer but thanked Association released the names of the According to most NBA analysts and both publicly for tl1e gesture. Carter made no court press that seemed to She camped behind the reserves for the 52nd Annual All-Star game to fans, both Jordan and O'N ea! should be start­ such offer, although most agree he should frustrate the Hawks. Their three-point line and the be held in Atlanta this weekend Topping the ing this weekend in Atlanta. However, have been the first one to offer his spot. double-teaming in the paint Hawks passed and found list for the Eastern Conference is Washington because the NBA allows worldwide fan voting Gaining much less attention is Yao Ming, caused several jump balls that Thompson open behind the guard Michael Jordan, selected for his 14th to determine the starters, Jordan and O'Neal who was voted a starter over Shaquille resulted in the Lady Bison arch, shooting 5-8 from 3- All-Star Game. Lakers center Shaquille both had to wait until last Tuesday to learn O'Neal. Although Ming is one of the better gaining possession. point territory. O'Neal tops the list for the Western they were selected as reserves. rookie's in the league, most knowledgeable In the second half, the Her shooting wasn't Conference for his 10th All-Star appearance. In the past two weeks, the NBA's method fans agree that O'Neal is not only the best cen­ turnover situation continued. enough as the Bison held the Other reserves for the East include of allowing fans to vote the starters has been ter in the West, but also the best player in the The Bison turned the ball Hawks scoreless in the last two Boston guard Paul Pierce, Boston forward under much scrutiny, especially because league. over 34 times and the Hawks minutes of the game. Antoine Walker, New Jersey guard Jason Jordan, who will tum 40 later this month, Complicating the issue is the fact that Kidd, New Orleans forward Jamal Mashburn, capitalized by scoring 17-ponts believes this is his last season and most feel he Phoenix forward and leading rookie of the "We need to clean up our Indiana center Brad Miller and Cleveland deserves to start in what is most likely his last off turnovers. year candidate Amare Stoudemire were not game. We're not fully mature center Zyclrunas Ugauskas. This will be the All-star game. even selected as a reserve. However, due to "There were a large num­ and need to stay healthy," first All-Star appearance for Mashburn, As for who should not be starting, popu­ injury O'Neal missed the first 12 games of the ber of turnovers from the Coach Parson said. Miller and Ugauskas. lar opinion points toward Toronto star for­ season, making it a bit difficult to argue his point guards and other key They look to maintain As for the West, other reserves include ward Vince Carter and Houston rookie center case. players. They were unforced their success against Norfolk Phoeni" guard Stephon Marbury, Phoenix Yao Ming. Although Carter is primarily a fan Most notable players that received the turnovers because UMES was State, February 8, and forward Shawn Marion, Dallas guard Steve favorite, he has only played in 13 of his tean1's All-Star snub are Elton Brand of the Los not pressing," Coach Parson Hampton, February 10, on the Nash, Dallas forward Dirk Nowitzki, Seattle 46 games due to injury. Angeles Clippers, Golden State's Antawn said. road. guard Gary Payton and Sacramento foxward Adding fuel to the fire is the fact that the Jamison and Washington's Jerry Stackhouse. Chris Webber. This will be the first All-Star East's other two perimeter starters, game appearance for Marion. Due to an ankle Philadelphia guard Allen Iverson and

Eagles Extend Win Streak away with an impressive 68-60 runs. With the Bison backcourt the game and move on". prepare for their next couple of victory. of Williams and Williamson The Bison made a few games, it does not look good, as "Sometimes things just averaging over 35 points a attempts at a comeback, nar­ two of their next three games to Four as Bison Men Fall don't go your way", said senior game, the Eagle defense held rowing the Eagle lead to five a are against the rival Hampton, Mario Grove. "We weren't able the two to just 5 first half points By Thomas Savage Jr With the Bison having only two two times, but Larry Tucker (18 Norfolk, and Morgan State. to get anything going in the and a total of 28 points. Sports Editor players in double figures, the points, 6 rebounds) sea.led the Hampton and Norfolk have a first half. We just did not start "The first half we couldn't game was dominated by the victory with 3 key free throws combined four losses in confer­ the game ready to play." The Bison entered the defense of Coppin State. The find the right shot", said Ron down the stretch. ence the entire season. The Bison were not able to Williamson (17points, 5 Coppin Center in Baltimore, Eagles held the Bison's 2nd The Bison fall to 5-13 (3-6) get anything going until late in rebounds). "You can't win Maryland coming off of two ranked MEAC offense to just 16 with tl1e loss and sits in the the second half when they put them all, so hopefully we'll be strong conference victories. first-half points, and came middle of the MEAC's stand­ together a couple of eight point able to learn some things from ings. With the As the Bison

B2 The Hilltop February 4, 2003 LIFE STYlE Dru Hill: Sultry Soul at Its Best

By Jennifer L. Williams fresh." Adds Scola, "!?m here to creating music and scoring Hilltop Staff Writer Additionally, solo projects help enhance the Dru Hill chart topping singles ever pursued by Sisqo ("Unleash the sound." since. Good music is always a Dragon" and "Return of the With strong vocals, Scola?s "The lord has definitely pleasure to hear. Good music Dragon") and Woody ("Soul addition adds a touch of blessed us, so, so much," Jazz, delivered by a dynamic, melo­ Music") also contributed to the vibrancy to Dru Hill?s already one-fifth of the group, said. dious group is even better. wait. However, the wait is now impressive, hypnotizing sound. "Because of that, we owe it to That's why, in the age of medi­ over, and Dru Hill integrated a The versatility to perform ourselves and to the fans to ocrity and similarity in music, few surprises into the group, soul-stirring ballads, as well as keep making good music for as Dru Hill's newest disc, "Dru including the introduction of a catchy, up tempo songs has long as we can.• World Order,• has music lovers fifth mr.mber. always been at the core of Dru In terms of good music, evei:rvhere mesmerized. Scola, the newest member Hill. "Order" is sure to satisfy. From To be sure, Dru Hill's of Dru Hill, isn't as new of an Named after Baltimore's the bass-laden "I Love You," to Dru HIii releases new album entitled " Dru World Order." "Order" is a CD that the group addition as he seems. Druid Hill Park complex, Dru the sensual, suggestive "I waited a while to do. It has "Scola's been down with Hill began singing together Should Be," Dru Hill brings been four years since Dru Hill's Dru Hill since the beginning, while they were teenagers. In song after song to life with daz­ thing every group wants,• Sisqo the group's ability to put the last release, the multi platinum but due to contractual matters, 1992, the group's shimmering zling harmonies and magnifi­ said. "This time around we past behind them and start "Enter The Dru." What con­ he wasn't able to record with harmonies and overall musical­ cent arrangements. were stubborn about receiving anew with a dynamic music tributed to the long delay? us," Nokio, another group ity caught the attention of a Additionally, Dru Hill got the it, and we did a bang up job." project. Rejuvenated and "People had things to deal member said. local manager. By 1995, the opportunity to control even Dru Hill is a group that has blessed with a collection of with in their o,"

By Melanie M. Clarke By Melanie M. Clarke Be reasonable. tapes like "Effective Studying Staff Writer Hilltop Staff Writer Be sure to include breaks, and Test Taking" are designed especially leisure or social to help you concentrate. Crt?tting overrides, crossing The semester has just time. If a favorite show comes 'furn off the ringer on your campus in freezing weather, started and assignments are on during study time, it makes phone, pager or two-way scheduling group being banded out like govern­ it harder to concentrate. Check unless you're expecting a call projects ... stressed out yet? ment cheese. Managing class­ the TV listing so you can from a study partner. "The Managing college life is tough, es, group projects and work is record shows that conflict with College Success Seminar" sug­ with the biggest challenge being, well, oollege life. not impossible with planning study time. lhls allows enjoy­ gests letting everyone know Don't pull your natural or and preparation. Try some ment later without feeling your schedule so they can leave relaxed hairoutjustyeL Relief is advice from students, good guilty or getting off track. you alone or expect your voice just a stretch, smell orsmile away professors and experts to make According to the book mail. People will respect your with some simple anti-stress tips your semester successful and How to Study, schedules need for space as well as your from experts and students alike. enjoyable. should be broken down and discipline. Stress produces adrenaline, "The successful student is time limits set. Alternate Anxiety will crush your which is great for pulling all­ the prepared student," says activities should be scheduled ability to concentrate. nighters, but extended stress Hilltop file photo Lynette Wood, professor of with those that are generally Students who can ace a test causes many unex'])laincd aches Accounting, "It never fails to put off to keep motivation. without studying have discov­ and pains. Students dealing with stress can seek help form the Student amaze me that students Keep a copy of your sched­ ered one of the keys to success­ "Stress oonstricts your arter­ Counseling Center located In the C.B. Powell Building. expecting to do well in a course ule with you at all times and ful studying and test taking. ies and can create hypertension, yoga reduces blood pressure doctor of hypnotherapy and ooronary artery disease and can faster than any other fonn of worldwide trainer. "One can not show up to a machine-graded update it as the semester goes Even doctors say your mind cause renal failure,• nurse Karin relaxation. have perspective and stress." exam without a pencil. along. Planning now will save "111 access everything you :•fall said. "Anytime you have Exercising your sense of Meditation is best done in a Diligence in the small things the strain of catching up later. know if you simply relax. stress, it increases your sugar lev­ smell witli aromatherapy can plaoe that is private and quiet, pays off." Concentration is vital to Most importantly, you els, blood pressure, heart rate stimulate or calm your senses in seated or lying down oomfort­ The best place to work is successful studying. Sitting in should never lie down to study. and prevents you from healing." one breath. Essential oils do ably. Concentrate on breathing at a designated study space to your room or the iLab watch­ Junior radio-television-and Before the stress takes its more than smell good, they also deeply, inhaling through the nose prepare you to concentrate. ing TV is comfortable, but the film major Cristina Payne toll, take charge. Start by bead­ do therapeutic work, according and e.xhaling through the mouth. Clear away anything that does­ noise can be distracting. If you learned this lesson the hard ing to the gym. The Stairmaster, to the book, Aromatherapy A Using a rhythmic oount is also n't relate to what you're study- must be in an open space, steer way Sa)ing, "I was taught to treadmill, stationary bikes and Holistic Guide. helpful. ing. away from the center of the read before I fall asleep, so now pool get the heart pumping and a Add essential oils to a base "Relaxation is essential,• "You have to keep the short run or walk will produoe oil, liquid soaps or lotions, but Morrison said, "Your mind is action. I can't read when I lay down or endorphins, the natural stimu­ never directly to the skin. Tuo or designed to give you what you main thing you're working on If you work better around else I fall asleep." lant that energizes the body and three drops of lavender or san- focus on." as your priority," said Qiu noise, leave the 1V or the radio Experts say when you lie mind. dalwood in a hot bath can soak Tea can also promote relax­ Burrell, senior English major on at a low level in the back­ down, the body thinks of two If the cold is keeping you at away tension. Peppermint or ation because teas contain and leader of the "Save Morris ground. Playing it too loudly things that begin with ·s•, but home, use an exercise tape. juniper can be added to create an antioxidants, which are excellent Brown• campaign, "If you give will tempt you to watch or sing studying isn't one of them. Tapes range from eight minutes energizing morning bath. And for curbing or reducing stress. a lot to a lot of different areas, along. Instrumental music and to an hour in length and can eas­ for those muscle aches and pains, Green tea has been known to aid none will be complete because ily fit into a busy schedule. try a few drops of marjoram or in digestion, assist in dissolving you're diluting your efforts." Taryn Jackson, senior rosemary to get the kinks out fats and regulate cholesterol lev- Writing things out helps Broadcast Journalism major and You can also use a scented els. So before you grab a cup of you prioritize, avoid time con­ Production Manager of Student room spray or keep a basket of ooffoe, reach for a cup of tea flicts, and gives you freedom Training at WHUT-TV, oom­ scented potpourri on hand to instead. bincd the Billly Blanks' Tae Bo decorate the room and freshen And finally, "Laughing stim­ and control. Create a schedule workout with a running routine the air. These solutions make ulates your endorphins, relaxes of the semester, starting with a and lost 35 pounds in three "scents" and avoid the dangers of the heart and muscle tissue, and weekly schedule of classes, reg­ months after the birth of her burning candles or inoense to increases blood flow to your vital ular meetings, work, meals and daughter. keep you from lighting up your organs," Hall says. "It also pro­ sleep. Add exams and assign­ "Besides the obvious .. .it was room in more ways than one. vides the proper oxygenation ments, including due dates. definitely my release from an Meditation is one of the siin- that your brain needs to function Now schedule time for otherwise very busy schedule and plest ways to take a mini-vaca- at the highest level• studying, keeping in mind it gi,·es me the energy to run after tion without the cost ofairfare, so So before you toss your what works best for you. a one-and-a-half-year-<>ld." take a few moments to rid your- books and study partner out of Remember if you more alert in Yoga with Rodney Yee is self of the day's oonoerns. the window, get your senses mornings or evenings. Don't another videotape alternative. "Back up and gain perspec- together, starting with your sense plan four hours of Algebra flilltop file photo For people with mental stress, tive, • Christopher Morrison says, of humor. Overexertion can lead to the body shutting down. when one is all you can handle. Texas Club Searches for Howard Version of American Idol Ashley Traynum events for the upcoming school audition? that the rest of the school has a and word of mouth according five hours of studio time, a Contributing Writer years. The idea became a reali­ "Talent is what we are lot of talent to offer," Caroline to Farug. biography, and photo session ty when Lee met Farug an A&R looking for," Lee said. "Anyone Dennis, music education The Texas Club will also be to be included in a press kit The Texas club in conjunc­ representative for Arista can come - you can be a major, said. offering a two-day event in that will be shopped around tion with Arista Records is records while be was on busi­ singer, rapper, or spoken word Farug said, "I would like to March. The first will be March RU entertainment. Farug searching for the first Howard ness scouting in the Houston artist - we just want good tal­ see some artists achieve their 7; the event will include a owns RU entertainment and University Icon. The search area. Farug was interested in ent. The competition is also · dreams and become stars. forum on the music industry his job is to find talent for vari­ will begin on February 12 at six hosting an event here at open to faculty, we want to get Depending on the artist's direc­ with record executives sharing ous record companies. in the Human ecology auditori­ Howard University and the rest the best talent out there" Lee tion, coach ability, and most their expertise and experi­ "RU entertainment's goal um. Students will have the is history. explained. importantly talent, it's very ences. The following day there is to educate Howard opportunity to perform for • A lot of talent has come Farug agreed with Lee, likely that the winner will be will be a final performance University Students on the record executives as well as out of Howard University on stating that individuals would signed to Arista's Spear given by the talent selected world of entertainment by student judges. many planes within the enter­ also be judged on the ability to Records." during February talent search. hosting a forum ,vith key '111e idea for the Howard tainment industry. This is defi­ sing, charisma and image. The talent search is a fast The winner of the Howard industry people,· Farug said. Icon program came to Ashley nitely an untapped market with "I think this is a great paced event considering that Icon search is not only gong to Lee, president of the Texas club lots of talent," Farug said. opportunity fo r students. I am finding talent typically takes have the opportunity to per­ during the summer while So what are the require­ in fine arts and I have seen the time and involves more show­ form in front of record execu­ brainstorming for ideas of ments for students who want to talent just in fine arts so 1 know casing, networking, scouting tives but the winner will win

February 4, 2003 The Hilltop B3 THE HILLTOP The Student Voice of Howard University Since 1924

LAUREN BAYNE ANDERSON, Edito,.-in-Chief

JOSEF SAWYER, AISHA CHANEY, Managing Edito,. Managing Editor

CASSAUNDRA CUMBESS, Editorial & Perspectives Editor

,,. . ~ . A Moment of Gratitude ... ,. . Often times, it is neces­ Mr. Johnson's benevo­ prominent media figure giv­ sary to pause and say thank lence is much appreciated ing towards the enhance­ you to those who are dedi­ that the School of ment of Howard University. cated to the betterment of Communications will be Mr. Johnson is not an alum­ Howard University. John H. named in his honor. His ni, but simply a great admir- Johnson, chairman er of our institu­ of Johnson tion and its lead­ Publishing Co., and ership in provid- publisher of Ebony Our View: ing educational America Mourns and Jet magazines, opportunities recently donated We thank Mr. Johnson for his for African four million dollars charitable contribution to The Americans. to the Howard When pondering the become an uncomfortably far larger scale than the Capital Campaign. Ho pefu I ly University Capital implications of a war familiar presence in our soci­ fatalities the Columbia Mr. Johnson "111 between America and Iraq, Campaign. ety. With war seemingly on explosion begot. set a trend for we cannot overlook the bru• its way, it seems as if this is Moreover, it has been The Capital tality factor. War is Hell. other media only the beginning. posed that lift off damage Campaign is With war come death, moguls to want Some people may be caused the disaster. The President Swygert's destruction, and devastation. wondering what connection leadership of our country has to contribute to five-year initiative to raise company employs many The recent explosion of the we are making between the its sight set on war. It seems the Capital Campaign. We Columbia space $250 million dollars for the that it is more Howard Communications are grateful for his contribu­ shuttle was yet important to fund a enhancement of the graduates in the areas of another national tion and truly acknowledge war than to better University. So far, the cam­ journalism, public relations, tragedy in which Our View: him as a friend to Howard. fund NASA so that paign holds $75 million dol- innocent lives were and ad,•ertising. lost. With the it can have the lars in contributions. It is good to see such a means to ensure thought of war The fatal explosion ofthe the most sophisti­ approaching, we Columbia space shuttle should cated safety pre­ begin to wonder if cautions. we should be be a reminder of how precious The tragic loss accustomed to the life really is. of the astronauts idea of senseless should make us all deaths. take a step back America and look at life mourned when the from a different THE HILLTOP thousands of Americans lost war on Iraq and the deaths of perspective. Life is too pre­ their lives on September 11, the seven astronauts. The cious to go about unneces­ 2001. America mourned The Nation's La,rgest Black Collegiate Newspaper answer is simple. The unfor­ sary wars. And more impor­ when everyday people like tunate deaths of these men tantly, we are not prepared . you and I were victimized by and women should serve as a to settle into the norm of a sniper's bullet late last reminder to us of the value of hearing of tragedy so much Lauren Bayne Anderson year. Now, America mourns human life. If we go to war that it does not bother us. Editor-in-Chief for the loss of seven bold with Iraq, know that it will Every life is precious and we men and women who died Josef Sawyer mean the loss of American should not be so eagerly will­ Aisha Chaney doing their jobs. The motif of Managing Editor soldiers as well as Iraqi men, ing to risk thousands. Managing Ediror large scale tragic deaths has women, and children - on a

Nell Bradley Kerry-Ann Hamilton Heather Byrd Jozen Cumming, Campus Editor Cheryl Gilbreath Life & Sty/• F~itor Howard Law Students Take Shari James I Alysha Cobb Patrice Miles Bernard uPoet" Murray '- Life & Style Editor Shaunice Alston Sp0rts Editor Copy Editors A Stand Thomas Savage Jr. Leesa Davis Sp0rts Editor Jamye SpilJer Health & Fitness Editor A recent survey conduct­ behalf of the students. Advertising Solicitor to see students standing up Maryann James ed by the Higher Education We are proud that these Amber Mobley for the cause in spite of the Business Editor Nation & World Editor Research Institute at UCLA students stood up, not only status of the opposition. Jonathan Sims said that college students are Office Manager for the Black race, but for It is our hope that the Miriam Ahmed Jazelle Bellavance slowly but surely becoming minority groups who are not brief will positively influence Nation & World Editor Photo Editor more informed about poli­ Arren Dodson given a fair chance. It is fit- the court to drop the class tics. Where stu- Adminstrative Assistant Ant.ijuan JaclQ;on action suits against dents once held Chandra Anderson LcRonLcc the University of attitudes that poli- Photo Editor Olanike Bello Tariq !'11h: Michigan. We hope Business Manager lllustrators tics were not rele- Our View: that the example Cas.~aundra Cumbess vant to them, they Editorial & PerspecihJes that these students Miyanda Jackson Shani O. Hilton now are becoming Editor Copy Chief set id followed. We Assistant Business /lfa11ager directly involved in We are proud the HUSL stu­ can get up and do JamnlPope Harvey Jenkins the political Paginator Cbaw1cie Burton process. dents have taken a stand something to Advertising Manager Melanie Nesbitt become involved in Andrea Reed Howard Jodi Hurt the political and Amanda Welsh University School against Bush's affirmative Online Editor judicial processes Moya Gillian, of Law students are action policy. Photographers no exception. Four that will ultimately affect us. students have put Howard's legacy of It is up to us, undergraduate stu­ leadership into action. The ting that students of the dents included, to continue School of Law students filed Mecca take the initiative to taking action and standing a brief with the Supreme address policies that are up for such issues. It is not Court in wh ich they support­ counterproducth•e to estab­ something that we should do, ed the University of lishing racial diversity and but something that we must Michigan's race-conscious equal opportunity. Though do. Not only will affirmative admissions policy. The "ami­ President Bush and even action policies in the school cus curie," or "friend of the Condoleeza Rice support the and workplace affect us, but court" brief was filed by a suit against the University of future generations as well. Howard law professor on Michigan, it is encouraging

B4 The Hilltop February 4, 2003 To Future War is Not the Answer Student

Nadia E. Brown Leaders

Last night, I noticed an Russell M. Drake unusual sign in the window of Election time is here again a bypassing car. It read and a whole new group of stu­ 'D,:mocrats are stupid and dents are jumping into the Republicans are evil. Evil wins political arena. Before you get over stupid every time.' I was in over your head, peep my per­ shocked and a little offended spective. by the sign because I consider myself to be an active Being a student leader Democrat. However, the sign should NOT have just started made me think - how much ofa when you saw the application Democrat was I really? two weeks ago or because you think you can do a better job After watching President than him or her; it should have Bu~h's State of the Union started when you saw that hole Address last Tuesday night, I in tl1e wall or the lack of air­ was appalied by the conditioning, or when you were Democrat's rebuttal (or lack tired of complaining and just there oO. I expected Bush to wanted to solve tl1e problems. say exactly what he did say. If you are really trying to make After all, he is not the sharpest a change, you should already pencil in the box. But, I did have some basis in being active expect the Democrats to stand on the campus. You should NOT be running for UGSA rep­ up and fight for the Americans resentative when you have who would have the most to NEVER attended a UGSA lose if Bush gets his way. meeting. You should NOT be Instead, the Democrats tap­ running for Student Council danced around the main President if you do not know issues. what the HUSA Policy Board is Let's face it: The war with (page 156-157 in the H-Book). Iraq is inevitable. I believe tliat What you should be doing is we will be at war by the end of trying to become aware of the February or early March at the student government. More than that, you should evaluate latest. what a leader really is. The Democrats never Leaders are people whose pushed Bush to answer the real Let's get real: The writing enlisting at highly dispropor­ us over seas? The war with Iraq emerge - a leadership that does basis is in serving their con­ question - Why are we REALLY is on the wall. We are going to tionate rates into the military is not our battle! The not blindly follow. One that stituents. TI1ey are there to going to war in the first place? war. The real picture is that straight out of high school. Democrats failed to stand up understands that Bush's State guide you by educating, moti­ It is not over oil, Bush citizens ,,ating, and uplifting you. Black men and other They become the grunts, the for us. of Union should not be our of Iraq, nor does he care about Leaders are also truthful with Americans with low socio-eco­ lowest rung of military and the As historically disenfran­ reality. the supposed weapons of mass you; they don't hide things and nomic status are going to be first to die in combat. chised and marginalized peo­ I urge all Howard students destruction that Saddam is they don't make excuses. sent to Iraq to die. As Black people, we need ple, we need to stand up for to actively take a stand against 'hiding' from the UN inspec­ Leaders are confident, but Moreover, Bush does not to realize that our place is not ourselves. It is a pressing time. the war on Iraq. The time is humble; knowledgeable, but tors. Bush wants to make his care about us. That is evident in the military - unless we have We cannot wait for neither now. Our Black men are going still learning; think outside of daddy and his daddy's friends in his standing on the officer positions. The United Republicans nor Democrats to the box, yet know their limita­ happy by finishing a war with to be sent off to die if no one University of Michigan case. States does care about us at critically question our presence speaks up. tions; bold enough to make Saddam that Bush Sr. started Black men and women are home, why will they care about in Iraq. A new leadership must decisions, and mature enough over 11 years ago. to take responsibility for their decisions; striving for success, but not afraid of fuilure; stem enough to handle business, yet mellow enough to have fun; lead when they need to, and know how to follow when oth­ Ignorance is Contagious ers take the lead. Leaders must also lead by example. The value of good leaders is not just measured by James Blanton We have bigger and better not all young black kids think damn how much drugs you men promote and put out on their accomplishments, but things to think about than like this. sold or how much weight you the market is sold to main!) more so by their ,1bilitv to While sitting at home over money, jewelry, cars and how Too many youths watch push. Committing genocide on white people. The rappers and inspire others to lead. !\lore Christmas break watching low we will stoop to get these too much TV and don't read your own people is not cool no producers are merely pawns in than that, leaders arc there to Black Americas "favorite materialistic items. With all of enough books or newspapers matter how you look at it. this game and for the most listen to you and work with you channel" BET, it all came to the issues that arc affecting regularly unless a teacher With this in mind, could part are not seeing any of the as equals, for no matter what me. The market is flooded black Americans, we cannot forces them. They arc terribly you imagine the possible good big money that they so often titles they may hold, we are all with rap music with absolutely afford to have our only rebel­ uninformed and will remain that these artists and produc­ flash in their videos. human beings, none better NO substance. This music lion be apolitical music. so if we allow this trend to ers could do if they put their We have to :ake back our than anv others. That brief description of dominates our airwaves and I can remember being in continue. We can empower a talent towards a positive music and shape it in the ways televisions from coast to coast. high school and having a leadership should apply to whole new generation by put­ cause? The talents of these that we want it to be. We must eve1yone who thinks that they Our young black children and strong distaste for hip-hop on ting them on the right path. artists are being manipulated demand more from these big are leaders. If you think that teens that hear this music and the market and what it pro­ Our music should promote and wasted because the main­ monopolistic media centers you are a leader and that does watch these videos need alter­ duced. I saw how it impacted taking back our communities stream tells them that in order and their record companies not apply to you. you may need natives to this often-redun­ my black suburban middle and other dilemmas we as to inake it big they have to rap that produce the same music to re-e\'aluate yourself. If you dant "nigga music." class counterparts at school, blacks should act upon. and sound like everyone else. with different artists. We also do not think that you are a If they [children/teens] and I wanted no part of it. I Bringing the political The question remains do need to keep in mind that leader, and that description hear glamorized tales of drug became Mr. Anti-Black pop emcee back into the main­ rappers have a duty to be Ignorance is contagious and does apply to you, then you are dealing, sex and materialism culture. l did not buy into the stream is a key to tl1is. The political? Some say they do, we need to limit the amount of a good leader in the making. I'm not trying to discour­ all day long on tl1ese stations materialism and fashion. I mainstream artists that arc some say that they don't. What "nigga rap" that we listen to as age anyone; everyone can be then of course they arc going shunned the No Limit and Bad political are few and far is undeniable is that rap and well as that of those younger active and make an impact. to think that it is the cool thing Boy era of hip-hop of the late between. I feel that even the its celebrities have a big influ­ cats coming up after us. However, if you want to to do. They may not run out, 1990s. ones that are currently on the ence on our communities. But on the same token, become active start at the start dealing rocks and put a However times change n,arkct have had to tame their Hip-hops influence can be knowledge is also contagious ground level and work your down payment on a Bentley, and people change. I have views in order to fit in with the seen in the way we dress, and and we should start spreading way up - if you start at the top, but it is going to change their learned that if you take things status quo of rap. Or else they the way we talk. it now. I realize that some of Iyou'll finish at the ground level. mentality as a young black too seriously then you won't will he labeled as a "player An example of this is the the problems in this piece arc My purpo,;e in writing this person. be able to enjoy anything. hater." young black 'middle class' fas­ bigger than hip-hop, but hip - article is to effectively oonunu­ The media has been send­ Some stuff you just have to let My friend Brandon once cination with the word nigga, hop is a part of the problem nicate with the student body and help otliers to understand ing out these brainwashing go. I like all kinds of hip hop. said to me that black people which can be partially attrib­ and it must be a part of the student go,·emmenL My time images in videos, on the radio, l can listen to Common one would listen to anything if it uted to the constant use of this solution. and on CDs for years. While at Howard will end in May; I'm day and by night be listening had good beats. If the KKK put word in hip hop. Now I don't For further listening of just trying to give some tips on we have mainstream cats like to the Three SLx Mafia. out a song people would listen expect the Ying Yang 1\vins to some inspiring political music what l'"e learned along the Jay Z, Nelly, and Ja Ruic Some might call this hypo­ to it, if Juicy J or the be rapping about the repara­ I recommend checking out way. whom many would say that critical but l just look at it as Neptune's produced the track. tions movement, but I do feel Public Enemy's "It Takes a So ifyou really want to be a their talents are notable, these being young and multidimen­ Sometimes we have to own up that the biggest thing hip-hop Nation of Millions to Hold Us student leader, re-read this artists are not saying anything s ional. I balance out my to the content that we are lis­ needs right now is balance. We Back", The Fugces "The article and try to apply it to groundbreaking and inspiring. intake of music by reading the tening to. There was a day need to balance the rap that is Score", and Jeru The Damaja's yourself. And if need be, holler How about giving kids Washington Post, the Final when we had songs like "The in the mainstream with rap "The Wrath of The Math." at me. From one bison to many others, ke

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