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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the The iH lltop Digital Archive at Digital Howard @ Howard University. It has been accepted for inclusion in The iH lltop: 2000 - 2010 by an authorized administrator of Digital Howard @ Howard University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. (. LIFE&STYLE Exlusive Intervi.ew with Jamie THE - .ILL.TOP Kennedy. - BJ The Student Voice of Howard University Since 1924 VOLUME 86, NO. 56 FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2003 7 www.thehilltoponllne.com Merritt Di.scloses Reasons for Resignation Campus By Josef Sawyer Merritt said her classes were student leaders." Police Managing Editor purged from Banner due to her Former Elections Chair, Cory outstanding balance at the begin Cunningham believes Merritt did While student leaders ning of the spring semester. the right thing by declaring her May become acclimated to thier new According to the HUSA resignation. positions, many students and stu Constitution Policjt-5 and "I respect Nicole for resigning dent leaders alike continue to Regulations, because Menitt was she could have easily collected a Strike question exactly what prompted "not validated for the ~emester of check and still let people think she Howard University Student service" and not "in good ... finan was HUSA Vice President," Association (HUSA) Vice cial standing,• she was not eligible Omningham said. "She did her Monday President Nicole Merritt to resign. to continue her tenn. job to the best of her ability in her Previously Menitt cited "per Prior to being interviewed situation." By Ruth L. Tisdale sonal reasons" for her decision to Larry Brown Jr., coordinator of Aside from pressing financial Hilltop Staff Writer leave her position but recently, undergraduate student assembly problems, Merritt also admits to Merritt admitted she was forced and some student leaders were having internal problems within This is not an April Fools to resign because of financial unaware of exactly why Menitt thcstaff. joke. problems. resigned. "From day one my issue Campus police officers "I could not pay for [my] bill "It's unfortunate for she was [with the stall] was a lack of com are protesting on Monday malting me ineligible to serve in n't able to keep her status as a munication, • Merritt said. ''From Ffl,8Pl 1010 after their demands have the capacity of Vice President financially validated Above , T. Nicole Merritt and Cornell Williamson, then HUSA gone unheard by President under the HUSA constitu student," Brown said. "But I hope See MERRITT page A3 vice president and president at a recent General Assembly H. Patrick Swygert, Board of tion," Merritt said. this sends a serious message to all meeting, where Merritt announced her resignation. Trustees, and the Chief of Police, Reginald Smith. There is a strong possi Franklin Chambers Named Vice Provost of bility that camp us police officers will go on strike before students leave for the semester. Student Affairs, Archer's Position to Change Members of campus police say that the main By David Johns considered," HUSA p resident grievance that they have Assistant Campus Editor elect Daniel Blakemore said. with the Campus police "The last thing discussed was department is the lack of A. Toy Caldwell-Colbert, the resignation of interim Mr. pay. University Provost and Ch ief Archer.• "The starting pay for an Academic Officer, held a dinner Archer is the current officer is $23,000 a year," meeting with student leaders Interim Vice Provost for says a campus police officer Monday, to announce changes Student Affairs. He has occu- who asked not to be identi within the Howard University pied that position for approxi fied. "We are forced to stand Administration. mately 6 years. Archer out in the rains, the freezing These changes include the announced at the dinner that he cold and the hot tempera appointment of Dr. Franklin never intended to remain as tures a nd we are severely Chambers to Vice Provost and Interim Vice Provost for an underpaid. Security guards the departure of current interim extended period of time. various universities get paid · a lot more than we do. That Vice Provost Raymond Archer. "The first portion of the has got to change." incoming and outgoing meeting was !lbout the academ Officers say that they are members of the policy board ic concerns of the University fo rced to work extreme along with the current and and the second part dealt with amounts of overtime just to elected Howard University s tudent concerns," Coordinator cover bills . Student Association (HUSA) of the Undergraduate Student "The only reason why president and vice president Assem bly Larry Brown, Jr., most officers are not living were invited to Gallery Lounge said. in the streets is because they in Blackburn to discuss topics Blakemore maintained the work a lot of overtime ... ranging from proposals to use meeting was about changes to ...... hours," a noth er campus . Monday, holidays to form fall the University as a whole, the police officer said. • I have to and winter breaks and changes change with regard to the posi work from four in the after ·::\_:\>·...... in the override process to tion of Vice Provost was dis noon until eight in the morn .. . . . amending the add/drop period cussed last. ing five days a week just to
MU:, Pl,010 for class registration. "[Caldwell-Colbert] said cover my bills. We are killing "[The provost] spoke about there was one last thing before ourselves and working hard Franklin Chambers, current Interim dean for Residence Life will a s sume the title of changes that have already been to pay our bills a nd we Vice Provosts for Student Affairs on July 1. made within the university as See PROVOST page A11 well as things that are being See STRIKE page A3 Housing Fair Attracts ·Frenchie To Sing At Talent Showcase
Hundreds of Students By Ruth L. Tisdale ed entertainers to audition,• Mo Hilltop Staff Writer Brown, founder of Chief By David J ohns Element, said. "Marlon Wayans, Assistant Campus Editor For the first time since her Sean Combs, and Debbie Allen appearances on American Idol, are just a few of the many enter The Office of Residence Life Entertaimnent Tonight, and the tainers that have graced held an off-campus housing fuir Grammy Awards Show, Howard's campus. Many of the Tues. in Blackbum. Frenehie Davis will perforn1 at entertainers from this genera "The event was designed for Howard University. She will be tion have dreams of becoming a anyone who did not secure on the featured act for the talent legacy on Howard's campus just campus housing this semester," showcase, "Dreaming at the like they did." said Housing Analyst and Mecca." Brown said this is the sec Assistant to the Dean of Promoters for the event said ond annual talent showcase Residence Life, Joseph Emanuel. that the theme of the showcase Chief Element has presented.at "The program is designed to came from the dreams and Howard. provide tl1ose who did not pay vision of many Howard students "Last year we had a show- their advanced rent deposit, want PHOTO COOR'JT.SY OF MORNNOSIOB- to reach stardom. Fll.B PHOTO to live off campus or are graduat 1I.tl(Ufl'S.NUT "Howard University has ing, with the opportunity to go to See FRENCHIE page A4 Frenchle, a Howard student a nd American Idol participant, Many students are looking always attracted so mm1y talent- one place and get information on wlll perform on campus. ' ':::) housing options off campus." for housing off campus. The event attracted over 300 students who filtered through junior biology major Candyce infonnation from over 13 proper Paylor said. "I think the program Celebrity Basketball Game Next Ftiday /; ty management !inns represent was a great idea, but I don't By Veronica-Marche Miller you it takes a lot of heart and the heart ' of fundraising class of 2003. "This event is// ing over 400 housing locations understand how the University Hilltop Staff Writer hard work. efforts for th e Senior Give one way that we will do that.p tlu-oughout the D.C. metropolitan can purchase all of Georgia Since October, Shabazz, back Campaign, a program in The game will be held~ area. Avenue and still ask its students How do you get R&B along with the senior class which the graduating senior next Friday, Apr. 25 in, the TI1e reaction of many s_tu to coutribute 6.5 percent more." stars, basketball players, and council, has been planning class raises money to provide Bu rr Gymnasium, and guests dents who were unable to secure "We plan to do tlli.s every local celebrities to appear at next week's celebrity basket scholarships and other gifts scheduled to appear jnclude on-campus housing precluded year." Emanuel said. "During tl1e a major event with a m inis ball game on a shoestring to the incoming senior class. singer Carl Thoma~, R&B tl1e necessity ofsuch a program. summer, it becomes too late as cule budget? Ask Fareeda budget with a goal to give "We warit to give some groups 112 and Jagg~d Edge, "I pay $861 per month and students are then competing with Shabazz, president of the back to the University. thing back to the University next year rent in the East tower is Coll ege of Arts and Sciences '' Ballin' at the Mecca: before we leave," said See GAME page A4 going up to $904. I have to find See FAIR page A4 senior class, and she'll tell Hollywood vs. Howard" is Shabazz speaking for the alternate living arrangements," Voices Students Appear At Ease For Upcoming Finals By Veronica-Marche Miller schedule. "If you have time tion for others. International Hilltop Staff Writer management, then it's easier business major Shakiri & to deal," he says. "I'm dealing Murrain has 3 exams and a Maybe it's the sunny with stress by relaxing and presentation over the course weather making students feel praying." of two days next week, and Views ing relaxed and carefree dur "This semester, my finals has been testing his willpower ing this final week of school. aren't 'do or die,"' said politi to stay off the Yard. What will you Much of the Howard cal science major Byron "I'll get up to the Yard and University population has Jackson. "Basically, I've just say, I'll chill for 5 minutes," remember most been taking it easy on the Yard been chilling because I don't said Murrain. "Then, 2 hours before the onset of finals. have anything to be stressed later, I'll realize I should have about this year? Computer-based informa out over." been studying." tion systems major Kim "Most of my finals are reg Murrain says he's "seri Williams feels stress is unnec ular tests," said sophomore ously stressing," and the essary. She has been handling history major Tia Goodson. warm weather has almost her workload as it comes to Goodson, when not socializing been too much for him to han her, not spending much time with friends in front of the dle. worrying about work that Fine Arts building, has been "There's only 2 weeks left, needs to be done. spending her time organizing the sun is out, and they have "Life is too short to be her portfolio for a photogra the graduation bars up," com stressed," said Williams. phy class. Other than that, she ments Murrain. "They have "There are too many positive has not had any final exam snow days when it's too cold; Students study for final exams. things going on to be con anxiety. "I'm still studying, they should have warm days cerned about the negative but I'm not stressed about it," when it gets too nice outside." things." she said. Tia Williams, however, the yard. Williams is a pre- "I had a test, just a regular Conrad Woody says deal While the Yard has been a can't see eye to eye with stu med major, pa;:1: of a group of ing with finals, if necessary, is relaxing spot for most stu dents who have been playing students who have been feel- all a matter of following a dents, it has become a distrac- double-dutch and football on ing the pressure all year. See FINALS page A10
• "Picking up The Hilltop Bermuda every Tuesday and Friday Belafonte Motivates Film Students and knowing that my count less sleepless nights weren't By Soraya N. McDonald saying, "I'm 76 years old. being serious. Good in vain." Hilltop Staff Writer I've been in this business "It depicted black people since I was 19." in a way that gave delight to "Daaaaaaaayo, Belafonte spoke about white folk," Belafonte said. Daaaaaaaayo. Daylight come his experiences as one of the Currently, the distin Friday and me wan' go home," film first African Americans to guished actor has released an students heard through the star in film roles that did not anthology of music that he By Joanne Raynor speaker system of Screening depict black characters as compiled. The anthology, Special to the Hilltop Room West in the School of subservient to whites, unlike entitled "The Long Road to Communications. the images the he grew up Freedom," traces black music The Bermuda The sound students heard seeing on the silver screen. throughout history, starting Department of Tourism, in Friday afternoon was not com Flanked by actors such with its African roots. conjunction with Bermudian ing from a CD, but from the as Paul Robeson, Sidney ] Belafonte also stressed the students in the Washington, man who made the lyrics a part Poitier, and Dorothy necessity for African D.C. Metro area, hosted their of American culture, Harry Dandridge, Belafonte helped Americans to place more of an first annual 'Bermuda Good Belafonte. to carve a niche for black effort on humanitarian aid to Friday' at the Takoma The American Film actors who wanted to be American accent, and in their black brothers and sis Recreational Center Institute recognized Belafonte taken seriously in movies such Harlem, he received the same ters around the world or as Thursday. -for his achievements with the as "Carmen Jones," "Island in I Paul Robeson Award, and treatment for havi.n.g a Belafonte referred to them, The event was organized the Sun," ""Odds Against Jamaican accent. to bring together Bermudians I F1iday afternoon, the honoree other members of the "tribe." Tomorrow," and "Buck and the Belafonte passionately "We are all part of the and their families for the reli came to speak to Howard stu Preacher." articulated the need for young same fabric of oppression, gious holiday which is recog dents hoping to follow in his Belafonte was born in black filmmakers to retain the whether it was slavery or colo nized in their country. footsteps. Harlem, and raised in his par originality and dignity of their nialism," he said. "We were hoping to make • Belafonte, known to most ents' native land of Jamaica. work instead of diluting it to Belafonte has worked with this first annual 'Bermuda for his singing that brought the He shared his experiences of please a majority, citing the the United Nations and Good Friday' event as tradi smooth Calypso rhythms of the growing up in poverty with early radio show "Amos 'n' UNICEF for 17 years. tional and as meaningful to Caribbean to the United States, dyslexia. Andy" as an example. The Belafonte ended his speech Bermudians who are here in is also a highly respected actor, "In the earliest parts of my show was famous for making by encouraging students not to the United States as it is at producer, director, composer, life, I found that no matter light of slaves who were trying conform to the status quo, "Let home," Regional Sales and humanitarian. where I sat, I was an alien to to outwit their masters, o.r get us not become them; let us Manager, Glenn Bean said. Standing before a roomful someone," Belafonte said, paid without doing any work, force them to become what is Good Friday, or Kite Day, of curious, admiring, and eager explaining that in Jamaica, he reinforcing the stereotype of the better of us." students, Belafonte began by was ostracized for having an blacks as lazy and incapable of See FRIDAY page A10 Kareem Merrick Prepares for Year
By David Johns undergraduate trustee. Stephanie CrollclJ. Assistant Campus Editor Merrick also plans to learn Jwlior from those who have come Print Journalism Undergraduate Trustee before him and avoid the con elect Kareem Merrick makes troversy that has previously "Standing on the steps of the plans to utilize every available shrouded the undergraduate mall and looking at the thou resource to maintain a con trustee. sands of students standing up nection to the students to "I have met with J aha for what they believe [Black effectively navigate the politics Tuesday]." Howard [Undergraduate of the Howard University Trustee 2002-2003] four or Board of Trustees. five times just to get an "I am doing everything I overview of what's been hap NewHUSA can to prepare for the upcom pening this semester, what to ing school year," Merrick said, expect for next semester and "My biggest concern, at this the politics of the boardroom," Administration point, is adjusting the means Merrick said. FILE PHOTO to accomplish the things on "I will be here this sum my platform." Kareem Merrick, under mer working with Kareem," graduate trustee elect. Selects Staff Revising those things in Howard said. "I plan to help his platform were more of a him prepare for his term as leadership task then that of an Undergraduate Trustee." By Ruth L. Tisdale "When we made up the See MERRICK page A10 Hilltop Staff Writer staff positions we looked at our platform, vision, and The new Howard ideals," Walls said. "We want Campus Pals Broaden Their University Student people who are in tune with David Johns Association (HUSA) the vision of the Restoration Junior Administration administration and people Responsibility to New Entrants English/African (Restoration) will begin who are excited about work By Krissy Posey American Studies choosing its staff Fri. by ing to serve Howard been known for providing a tively integrating them into Contributing Writer implementing the first ever University." friendly atmosphere to new campus life, pals felt one "Being fortunate enough HUSA application process. Applicants were required Howard students just during week of orientation could not Friendly faces and warm to hear the oral arguments HUSA Vice President to answer questions such as, orientation. However, this properly encompass their pre ente before the Elect Faith Walls said that "What does the term smiles of Campus Pals greet year was different for the m1ss1on.• • incoming freshmen and Supreme C'ourt in th cas the new administration was Restoration mean to you as it Pals. "We need to be active transfer students each year again t the Universin of looking for people who were relates to HUSA," and "How With their mission of during the whole year," said as they transcend from their Michigan. in agreement with the con can HUSA better serve the providing assistance to the Campus Pal Khaliah Jackson. cepts of the Restoration nesting home to life at the new entrants of Howard "A complete transition can- platform. See HUSA page A11 Mecca. University and to assume a In the past, Pals have larger responsibility of effec- See PALS page A10
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HUSA.VP, Merritt Discloses Reasons for Resignation
MERRITT from A1 may have alienated Merritt at times. Jarvis to Cornell to the general "Coming into office there I staff to the administration." were questions as to why I had so little experience in HUSA," i Merritt said that her lack of I attendance at many HUSA func Williamson said. "[Because I had tions was not by choice but minimal experience with HUSA because she wasn't notified until proceduresJ I really had to say 'I have no way to do things but my afterwards. "The midterm grade with way' and I just had to get things The Hilltop was not the first thing done - that's exactly what we I missed. People would call me did." after the fact about meetings [but] Jarvis Houston, HUSA by then it's too late [to do] any Chief-of-Staff says initially there thing," she said. were communication problems HUSA President Cornell but as the year went on things got Williamson feels he did a fair job better. RLE PHOTO of communication with the "Like any organization there T. Nicole Merritt and Cornell are communication problems, PHOTO COURTESY OF BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE HUSA staff, including Merritt. Williamson. 1 even at the White House they ' I certainly don't think she From left, Building a Brighter Tomorrow Co-founders, Chequan Lewis, Nick Morris, and was left out of the loop, I think it's have problems," Houston said. "I I did my job to make sure everyone personal problems before coming Jarvis Houston. the duty of the Vice President to into office. assist the president as seen fit and on staff knew what's going on so no one was surprised," Houston "I hope this sends the mes she may not have been aligned sage you need to come first some with me as personally as she said. Brown says the lesson for times because the main reason we wanted to be," Williamson said. are all here is to earn a degree," Students Start Community But Williamson admits bis leaders coming after Williamson and Merritt are to trouble shoot Brown said. 'do first, tell later' leadership style I Organization Campus Police May Strike Monday
Three Howard students recently founded a non-profit organization, Building STRIKE from A1 geants," an officer said. " ' area Howard has the worst Everyone else has not supplies that you could find." a Brighter Tomorrow, with a vision to improve education conditions in the lives received a raise, even though Campus police officers of youth in Washington, DC, Chicago and Dallas, TX. Brighter Tomorrow shouldn't have to." we are supposed to receive will meet today to discuss founders said they hope the foundation will make the pathway to higher educa Other grievances that evaluation bonuses." strategy for the protest on tion much easier for t/1e disadvantaged. Campus police officers have Officers say that equip Monday. The Foundation will offer funds, programs, and resources for students start are that officers have not ment and supplies are inferi "We hope that we can or to other universities'. have this situation resolved ing in grade school and follow them as they matriculate through the education received evaluation bonuses or pay increases in the past "Our equipment and sup before students leave for the al system. The founders of The Brighter Tomorrow Foundation kicked off their two years. plies are mediocre compared semester, but if our demands "Light of the World Youth Tour" by working with students at Banneker "In the past two years, to other universities police are not met we will strike." Recreation Center and will host a black tiejundraising dinner in July. the only people who have department," a campus offi recejved raises are ser- cer said. "In the whole DC
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FRENCHIE from A1 "We have a little bit of "We are excited to bring Sharpe . said. "If Frenchie's and have been busy passing out lege students are living on a everything in the showcase," Frenchie back to Howard to per career is a success, Howard will flyers. We have had some people budget," Sharpe said. " That is Roosevelt Sharpe, co-founder of form," Brown said. "She is what always be remembered for pro help with miscellaneous things why we are offering a special case that honored people during Chief Element said. "Because all this whole showcase is about. ducing such a great talent." but the bulk of the work has fall promotion of two tickets for Black Histoiy Month," Brown of the entertainers are serious She always had a dream to make Brown said that Chief en on the shoulders of Chief twelve dollars. We want eveiy said. "Last year's program was about their music, first prize will it big and she has started on the Element has been planning the Element." one to be able to see the future good, but this year's program be recording time at a local stu road to fame and fortune." showcase for about three Tickets for the showcase are entertainers of tomorrow." will be even better. We have dio. Second and third place Sharpe added having Davis months with little help from vol ten dollars for Howard students For information contact many talented and dedicated prizes will be monetaiy." at the showcase is histoiy in the unteers. with their Howard identifica Chief Element at 301-927-0039 performers who will perform." The main attraction for the making for Howard University. "Roosevelt [Sharpe] and tion. Promoters are also offering or visit their website at The showcase will feature showcase, however, will be the "Howard got behind the myself have done most of the leg two tickets for twelve dollars www.chiefelement.corn many different forms of enter performance and homecoming showcase because they knew work for this showcase," Brown with a Frenchie flyer. tainment such as rap, hip-hop, of Frenchie Davis. that Frenchie would be singing," said. "We have recruited talent "We understand that col- poetiy, and singing. Housing Fair Attracts Celebrity Basketball Game Next Friday
Hundreds of Students GAME from A1 board. Shabazz remembered Verizon Wireless, American a celebrity basketball game Eagle Limousine, who will HOUSING from A1 arrangements. held in her hometown of provide transportation, and "These companies provide Roe-A-Fella producer Kayne Chicago, and enlisted the American Airlines, who will you with options," Smith said. West, and Rafer Alston, a.k.a. help of the company that had provide travel accommoda eveiy university in the area for an "[Apartment locators] gave this Skip-to-my-Lou of the produced the game, the Blu tions. Akademiks and The available bed, and we urge stu survey and match you with places Toronto Raptors and Andi Marketing Group. Source will provide giveaway dents to investigate their options that are suitable to the needs of basketball fame. "We started with nearly merchandise during the now." the individual student." The team representing nothing," said Shabazz. "The game. Student organizations I With firms including Charles The Office of Residence Life Howard will include 3 male Blu Marketing Group helped have given their support to E. Smith, Kay Management, and also invited the graduate schools' and 3 female basketball play us put together this event and the game, and other compa \ Borger Management, the Office admissions personnel to the fair ers from the senior class, as did so with a very small budg nies who could not sponsor I of Residence Life effectively pro seeking to provide the university well as WHUR Morning Show et." have made donations. vided students with a cross-sec with the opportunity to build personalities John Monds Shabazz is thankful that "This is the biggest tion of off-campus housing relationships with these firms. and George Wilburn. the celebrities have commit fundraiser ever done by the . PHOTO COURTESY OF VIPS MI LES.COM opportunities. "Most graduate schools do Invitations have been ted to the game at no cost, senior class," said Shabazz. "We didn't want to gauge not assist with housing, we have extended to players from the and is also grateful for the She thinks the game will meet Carl Thomas is one of the celebrities that will partici someone's finances," Emanuel the East Tower, but that is not Washington Wizards. Radio number of sponsors who have the fundraising goal of ' pate in the basketball said. "We invited firms that are enough to accommodate all of the stations WPGC 95.5-FM, supported the event. $9,000. "It would be a good close and far, some expensive graduate students," Emanuel WKYS 93.9-FM, and WHUR "Adidas will be providing idea for any student organi game. some not - we wanted the stu said. will also be at the game. the jerseys and shoes, zation to do something of this dents to have the opportunity to After exhausting tradi students for $10 with a Students filed out of the dou Spalding is providing the bas magnitude because there are Howard ID. For non-stu see eveiything." ble doors with bags filled with tional fundraising ideas, ketballs, and Total Sports on always sponsors that are will Apartment locators, one of Shabazz said the idea of the dents the price is $15. housing information and a hope Georgia Avenue will also be ing to help." Tickets can be purchased at the participating management that next year at Howard will celebrity basketball game sponsoring the game," said Tickets for "Ballin' at the firms works with over a dozen came out of a brainstorming the Cramton Auditorium box work out just fine - at least as far Shabazz. Mecca: Hollywood vs. office. management firms to assist peo as housing is concerned. meeting of the senior class Other sponsors include Howard" are available to ple in finding suitable living
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And only a riencing a severe allergic students have food allergies. Contributing Writer slight trace of peanuts in reaction such as anaphylaxis. If students are unsure about food can cause a reaction of Reece encourages all any of our ingredients, we According to the this magnitude. peanut-allergic patients to advise them to contact the National Institute of Allergy "If a student experiences be cognizant of what they arc executive chef or manager on and Infectious Disease at the anaphylaxis or any other consuming by reading food duty to receive recommenda National Institute of Health, allergic reaction to food, they labels and avoiding nuts tions specific to their needs,• each year more than 50 mil should immediately report to altogether. said Carey Baldwin, Interim lion Americans suffer from the Howard University Although the Food and Associate Vice President for allergic diseases, the most Hospital," Or. Zada Sanders, Drug Administration reports Administrative Services. severe being peanut allergies physician at the Student that a quarter of all food Despite Howard's solid that affect approximately Health Center, said. "There manufacturers fail to list preventative measures, the three million people. is an Alleq;y and ingredients that could cause University food services con• Peanuts have become Immunology division that fatal allergic reaction, read tractor, Sodexho, does not one of the world's most aller diagnoses and specifically ing food labels is by far the use peanut oil or peanut gic foods with deadly conse treats allergy-related illness best way to reduce the likeli products in cooking and fry quences if not treated imme es so.• hood of experiencing a sur ing; however, peanut prod diately. Reactions range The Allergy and prise allergic food reaction. ucts are used in baked goods. from hives and swelling to Immunology division diag · Some products specifi Baldwin advises students to coma and death - all within noses all food-related aller lllI PHOTo cally include the warning, be cautious when consuming minutes. gies through a series of med "This product tnaY contain any form of desserts, sesame Some people have deadly allergies to peanuts. The most common effect ical history questions, peanuts" on its label. seeds, or nuts. is anaphylaxis: a sudden, including other allergic-type However, in a University To be tested for any food-related allergy, visit the severe, potentially fatal, sys conditions, and skin testing. of the allergens, but those doctor of the Allergy and setting, where thousands of Student Health Center for a temic allergic reaction that During skin testing, a person with life-long peanut aller Immunology division. "A s tudents rely on meal pro referral to the Allergy and can involve various areas of is "pricked" with an extract gies must keep a watchful reaction to peanuts can be grams, how do you protect Immunology division of the the body (such as the skin, of the various foods to deter eye to avoid an attack. fatal within minutes if left yourself from an allergic Howard University Hospital. respiratory tract, gastroin mine a reaction, usually con "Those allergic to untreated." EpiPen is an reaction? testinal tract, and cardiovas• sisting of rashes, redness, or peanuts must carry an auto-injector of epinephrine, HU Students can rest cular system). There is an swelling. Most allergies can EpiPen with them at all also known as adrenaline, to assured that an action plan increased risk of death when be treated with medication times," says Elena Reece, a be administered when expe• has been put into place. anaphylaxis is combined causing mild desensitization "We are aware that many Studies Show Tea Reduces Stress & Aids in Weight Loss By Rcynolette Ettienne levels, antioxidants serve to anlount of fluoride). have been used since ancient Contributing Writer deactivate certain particles A recent study published in times to sooth and lift spirits. called free radicals. In humans, the American Journal of Florence Omerrenah, There is much more to tea free radicals usually come in Clinical Nutrition and Urology owner of the Good Health and than a Lipton bag. Whether it's the form of the oxygen mole• shows that substances which Nutrition Center in Md., says green tea, peppermint, cules. are abundant in green tea chamomile tea is used more chamomile or lemon zinger, Free radicals are the natu• extracts may even promote when one wants to relax, since variety is prominent when dis ral by-products of many weight loss and treat prostati it is viewed as a natural relax cussing tea. processes within and among tis, a painful urinary condition ant, and one of it's many prop· The benefits like the vari• cells. They are highly reactive that affects about 30 million erties is that it dispels warmth. eties of tea are numerous, the and can leave the body suscep men in the U.S. "Chamomile tea is also an most popular being green tea. tible to cancer, heart disease, However, there are draw appetite stimulant, a digestive Green tea has been used for and many other degenerative backs to green tea, according to aid, and a sleep aid. It is the tra thousands of years in Asian diseases. They are also created Isles. It binds iron and pre ditional remedy for stress," countries as both a beverage by exposure to various environ vents iron absorption by the Omerrenab said. and an herbal medicine. The mental factors, tobacco smoke intestines. Green tea drinkers But like green tea, health benefits of green tea and radiation, for instance. should also limit their intake to chamomile tea has its draw Drinking tea can have more than a few good side effects. have been well established. Green tea has also been no more than two cups daily, backs. According to According to Dr. Eleanora known to reduce high blood since it may cause an irregular Omerrenah, "Chamomile tea Isles, Associate Professor in the pressure, and blood sugar. It heartbeat and anxiety disorder. should not be used for long ' since it is a natural antibiotic," People consuming Division of Allied Health has also been known to boost Another popular tea for tea periods since it may lead to the Omerrenah said. Echinacea tea must be cautious Sciences, "Green tea contains the immune system because of drinkers is chamomile. The development of a rag-weed Echinacea increases bodily since high doses may cause poly-phenolitic compounds, its high concentrations of ancient Egyptians viewed allergy." resistance to infection and nausea and dizziness. Persons which are believed to have polyphenols and flavenoids. chamomile as a universal rem Another popular tea that boosts the lymphatic system. lt \\1th any form of kidney disease the Nutrition Center offers is antioxidant and anti-cancerous Green tea may also suppress edy, curing chills and fits and has also useful properties as an are also advised not to consume properties." aging, refresh the body, prevent assuring a long and healthy life. Echinacea. Omerranah says aphrodisiac. It is recommended Echinacea tea for more than this is a natural antibiotic. What are antioxidants? and treat skin diseases such as It continues to be used to battle for stubborn viral infections, one week. "Three weeks' before the "Antioxidant" is a classification athlete's foot and bedsores, and illness and promote calm and yeast infections and arthritic relieve anxiety at bedtime. winter sets in, I advise my of several organic substances. it may even stop cavities (it conditions. At the molecular and cellular contains a considerable Naturally caffeine-free, herbals clients to drink Echinacea tea, Experts Say Organic Foods May Recipe of the Week: Triple Chocolate Layer Cake Not Be That Much Healthier According to the U.S. than non-organic foods. By Erica Williams Department of Agriculture and • Although they may be har Hilltop Staff Writer National Organic Standards vested better, I don't think Board, foods labeled "organic" they arc any better than those In a society where new have standards that include foods that are not," Amoatcng health solutions are always restrictions ofthe use of fertiliz says. being presented, it's no surprise ers, pesticides, synthetics, Sophomore journalism that organic foods have become antibiotics, growth honnones, major Ale." Colemen agrees. "I one of the latest health trends. bioengineering and radiation. don't think there is a big differ Annual retail sales of organic Some foods may have more ence if there is a difference at Makes 1 2 servings Spread on frosting and add foods arc estimated at more restrictions than others. all in organic foods and non fruit for topping if desired. organic ones." 1 pkg. {18.25 oz.) Devil's than $7.8 billion with almost Because of this, there arc differ• on this study. ''True there is no Whether many believe they food cake mix. Total time: 40 minutes, half bought at conventional ent labels for organic foods. The scientific evidence to prove that 1 cu p unsweetened plus cooling time grocery stores. label "100 percent organic," organic foods arc safer or more are better or not, organic foods are still some of the fastest cocoa powder Per serving: Calories While many Americans are means that all ingredients in nutritious than conventionally growing health trends. 1 1/2 cup pasteurized 430, Protein 3g, hopping on the "organic band the product are organic. An grown foods; however, because "organic" label that at "We are living in a society egg product Carbohydrates 58g, Fat 20g, wagon," the higher price tags certifies there are no harmful chemicals, where many consumers try to 1 cu p red uced fat may• Fiber 1g, Cholesterol 53mg have caused others to refrain. least 95 percent of the ingredi organic foods seem to be a lot People have begun to wonder if ents arc organic; the label be more health conscious. onnaise safer than those foods that are Because of this, many have 1 cup semisweet choco Health Fact: Contrary to organic foods are really worth "made with organic ingredi not." Armor says eating organjc late ch ips popular belief, chocolate the higher price tag. ents" means a food product has foods are usually a personal heard organic foods are better and they opt to try them," 1 can (16 oz.) chocolate isn't all that bad. It contains "Organic" is a labeling term at least 70 percent organic choice. Some people choose so Armor says. frosti ng a lot of zinc, a mineral that that denotes products produced ingredients. organic foods while others under the authority of the While these restrictions Of course organic foods helps wounds and scrapes to don't. possess many positive attrib heal quickly. Organic Foods Production Act. may seem to make organic Senior radio-television Heat oven to 350 Craig Hurtson, a nutrition foods a lot healthier than non film major, Ali Bavugamenshi utes such as lack of fertilizer, degrees F. Combine first 4 pesticides, and other harmful ingredients and 1 1/3 cups Compiled by Leesa ist at Georgetown University, organic foods, according to says he chooses organic foods Davis notes that the main guidelines studies conducted at the on occasion. '•Because they are chemicals during processing; water. Beat for 3 minutes for organic production arc to University of Michigan, there is but there has been no proven and stir in chips. Divide bat expensh·e, I only get them ter between two greased 9" Courtesy of First use materials and practices that no scientific C\~dence to prove sometimes." evidence that states they are enhance the ecological balance that organic foods are safer or healthier than those foods that cake pans. Bake for 25 min Magazine Freshman political science of natural systems and that are not organic. utes, or until toothpick more nutritious than conven major, Prince Albert Amoateng integrate the parts of the fann tionally grown foods. says he doesn't cat organic Whether eating organic inserted in center comes out ing system into an ecological Howard University nutri foods is worth the cost, you clean. Cool and unmold. foods because they are too whole. tionist, Leslie Armor comments e.xpensive and not much better make the choice. 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Eligible Events on April 22•d include a tree planting on campus, speaker discussing Green Cars from Ford at 10-llAm in Reading Lounge, Speaker From Greenpeace at 3-Spm in the Reading Lounge of the Blackburn Center, and Environmental Organizational Booths on the Ground Floor Plaza of the Blackburn Center from II am-3pm. Questions: gan"1ar@:yahoo.com April 18, 2003 The Hilltop A7 .. , ~ Second Semester Revue A11 interestillg thi11g about goi11g to Ho1~ard University is that it is i11 the nation's capital. That·being so, many ofthe biggest events in co11cemi11g the world a11d the 11atio 11 tend to occur down the street•· from the Capitol to the Supreme Court•· we've Wl}tched the world go 'round. Second semester has brought some big stories, big protests and big issues i11to the backyard of Howard and to the forefro11t ofc11rre 11t events. The pich1res 011 this page are just a few of the biggest 11ews eve11ts ofthe semester. ---Amber Mobley, Natio11 & World Editor act PHOTO COVR~YOF REUl"ERS Demonstraters hold up 'pro-affirmative action' signs during a rally in front of the Supreme Court In Washington, Apr. 1. The Court will weigh on whether race can be used In university admissions, In the most significant test of racial preferences in 25 years. Howard University's Student Association led thousands of affirmative action supporters to the high court the night before the hearing began. Many stayed overnight in order to gain entrance to the hearings the following day. Disgruntled tobacco farmer Dwight W. Watson waves an American flag as he sits Inside the tractor he drove Into the reflecting pool In Constitution Gardens In Washington, Mar. 19. Watson, claiming to have explosives loaded on his tractor, eventually made a peac,eful surrender after a two-day protest which turned downtown streets Into parking lots dur ing morning and A large sport utility vehicle passes under a sign advertising gasoline prices starting at evening rush hours. $2.21.9 per gallon for self-service regular up to nearly $3.00 per gallon for full-service Blocks from the premium 'at a Union 011 station on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, Calif. Wholesale White House, Watson prices shot up by 1.5 percent In March, reflecting a run-up In energy costs stoked by was protesting gov- · war tensions and sharply 'higher prices for cars and clothes, the Labor Department ernment policies reported last week. which he said were forcing tobacco farm The crew ers out of business. members of the Space PHOTO ('()t;R·n SY OF RllU1TRS Shuttle Columbia all perished Family members when the and friends of vessel those In atten e)lploded dance at the E2 upon re nightclub in entry from Chicago, llllnols, a mission. where 21 people Pieces of were killed In a the shuttle stampede, gath were found ered and hl!gged throughout each other In the south mourning. and south• west. MIO'f'O cor,m :~S't' OP CNS.CO.M rHOTO couan:sv ()I; NASA His Utah Alrness, Michael teenager Michael Jackson Elizabeth Jordan, was the Smart, miss retired from subject of a ing for more the game mini-series than nine of basket of sorts on months was ball this . numerous found allve week. Here networks and seem he is being broadcasts ingly congratu of a docu unhurt.She lated by mentary of a was held ,. coaching few months captive by staff after in his the leader of his last life ... and his a religious game In face. cult. Phlladelphi a. PIIOTO COURTO,.~Y 011 AP PIIOTO C.'OlfRTF.SY Qt- f.SP~ J'IIOTO COURffiSY OF AP A8 . The Hilltop April·1&, 2003 Picking Up the Pieces of the Puzzle The symbols of the regime have fa/le11, the Republican Guard gave Iii/le resistance, and A Sikh activist America's te"or alert level has been lowered to yellow. Yet questions are looming co11cemi11g shouts anti-U.S. America's role i11 a post-Saddam Iraq. And while President ,George Bush's approval rating rises, slogans after he is setting his sites 011 a 11ew 'foe' i11 his war agai11st terrorism - Syria. burning an effigy (behind him) of •· Amber Mobley, Natio11 & World Editor U.S. President George W. Bush, in the northern Former POWs are wel Indian city of comed by a member of Chandigarh. The the Army after arriving on activists urged a C-141 military plane at Bush to stop the Ramsteln Air Base attacks on Iraq Ramstein in southern because they are Germany Wednesday. A killing Innocent total of seven POWs who people and would were rescued last Sunday Increase prices of In Iraq will be taken for diesel and gaso medical treatment to the line, which will nearby Landstuhl Medical have direct Impact · Center. on Indian farmers. ··- ·- • PltOTO C'Ol 'RlfS-Y OJ: RflJTERS GRAPIUC COl ffl.SY Of \tAOFUA:-. PIK>TQ COl.'RTI SY OF AP Syria borders Iraq and may be the next target of Bush's anti-terrorism campaign. Although America's terrorism threat Syria borders Iraq and has been accused level has been lowered to yellow, of harboring terrorist cells. National Guardsmen still keep watch by the banks of the Golden Gate Bridge In San Franciso . .. r I' ALL .. HOWARD UNIVERSITY ere r r STUDENTS r r Read Your Email @ howard.edu I' During April groups of randomly selected r students will receive an "HU Facts r Question" via their HU Email accounts r Students returning the correct answer r could be eligible to win $100 and a new r laptop computer! r r Go to www.provost.howard.edu for Complete Email Contest Information Brn11tt t , ~Jfffe1.. £ r April 18, 2003 The HilJtop A9 Student Bermudian Students Celebrate Good Friday Appear At FRIDAY from A2 Keith Tucker, stated that the blue. soaring against azure blue biggest, small est, most origi some of his best childhood Kite Day is not just an skies. nal, and the most decorative memories were centered occasion to view some of the "I always bad a pretty kites. All guests were also be Ease For is one of the great traditions around flying kites on Good colorful and vivid displays of kite, growing up," Howard entered into a drawing to win of Bermuda and bas been cel Friday. "I always think about kite mastery. You can also student Monique Hunt said. a free trip to Bermuda ebrated in a uniquely family and friends whenever hear the various sounds pro "My brother would make it (including air and hotel Finals Bermudian way for more I think about Good Friday." duced by the kites' "bum for me; now he makes them stay). than a century. Kite flying, Many stories relating to mers." for my daughter." Bermudians saw tradi hot cross buns, codfish cakes FINALS from A2 kite-flying on Good Friday One kite famous for this This year the skies of tional Bermuda Kite Flying, and marbles are among the have religious significance. is the Somerset Kite, or the D.C. saw the beautiful sights marbles, and cricket. The traditional activities that The most common story tells Buzzer, which makes the of traditional Bermuda kites. Bermudian students at test, that covered 10 chapters Bermudians young and old how a Sunday school teacher, loudest high-pitched hum Bermudian students in the Howard University provided in biology," Williams said. participate on this festive trying to explain the ascen ming sound of any of the kite D.C. area in coordination bot cross buns and codfish "Everyone in my class failed. day. However, if you ask any sion of Christ to her students, designs on the island. with the local Bermuda cakes. However, they encour And this was just a regular senior citizen how it all got illustrated the story by flying Another of our favorite kite Tourism office will put on a aged guests to bring picnic test. We haven't even talked started, you'll hear a differ a kite on Easter Sunday. designs is the Three-headed kite festival. The event will baskets. about the final exam yet." ent account from virtually When the kite went soaring Roundie, known for its splen take place at Takoma Danielle Palmer, a psy every one you question. into the heavens she cut the did patterns, shape and many Recreation Center and will chology pre-med major, has Bermudian Howard string, and the kite rose high hummers. It is definitely a last from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. been juggling term papers, University Soccer Coach, er until it disappeared into beautiful sight to behold There were prizes for the exams, and quizzes, all while attempting to get home to Michigan in time to begin her summer school on May 5. Yet Kareem Merrick Prepares for Upcoming Term the course that has given her the most headaches is a divi MERRICK from A2 during meeting times," "We should pursue private mistic about the upcoming Merrick said. "Between the sional course unrelated to her Merrick said. "Approaching funding - alumni contribu academic year, Merrick admits ideas generated from students, major. the students in advance and tions, capitol campaign - and that his biggest fear is not the Undergraduate Trustee "My history teacher Initiating a dialogue with using their feedback to create different methods to generate impacting a lasting change. candidates, · working with wants to move the final back students before board meet an approach should prevent funds outside of the students "I fear not being able to Charles, and my own platform, to May 9?" exclaimed Palmer ings, Merrick plans to avoid me from not being able to pockets.• make positive change for years I should be able to dedicate all after class on Tuesday. "No. the pitfalls often associated speak to students when a bad Realizing the utility in the to come," Merrick said. "[To of my energy to bringing new with the secrecy clause and I'm going home May 3. I decision is made." perspectives of all student avoid that] I am taking every ideas to the table and making don't have time to be fighting effectively establish a relation Coleman hopes that join leaders, Merrick has initiated precaution necessary to make sure that each one is accom with him. He will be giving us ship between the students and ing with Merrick will help plans to work with Jacque sure that all things included in plished." the final on April 24, the date himself. This also includes them better represent stu Purvis and Sil as Cardwell, my platform come to be." Confident and secure in he originally set, and I will be working with Graduate dents. Undergraduate Trustee candi Merrick has already begun his position as the new in his office every day to make Trustee Charles Coleman. "The best approach will be dates, to work toward accom to work toward ensuring that Undergraduate Trustee, sure of it." "I think that Kareem and I for us to attack things on a plishing the key initiatives on his term as Undergraduate Kareem Merrick continues to Adrienne Johnson, will work very well together, united front," Coleman said. their platforms. Trustee is a successful one. He live up to the promise of repre we have already developed a another psychology pre-med Much of the students' "It's important to continue has initiated student surveys senting the concerns of the major, lives day by day count level of chemistry that will expectations of the to use the best ideas to to gauge concerns, worked students utilizing the ing down to the conclusion of help us; Coleman said. "He Undergraduate T-rustee sur advance Howard," Merrick toward developing a plan of accomplishments and experi the semester. seems willing to work from my round the tuition increase. said. • All of the candidates action with Coleman, and will ences of those who have come "I just tell myself, "It's prior experiences." Merrick holds onto a steadfast had great ideas and I am work be participating in the Alpha before him, working for stu almost over," she said. "And "The issues arc the same belief that all methods should ing with Silas to pursue his Kappa Alpha King of the Ivy dents today and making effec when it is, I'll have no more each year, what changes is the be exhauste PALS from A2 Loving. "We thought this implemented several pro internships, "Behind the tor children. said Jackson. "We received would be a great community grams that would benefit Music," a forum on Hip-Hop "In carrying out our mis feedback from attendants service project that we could freshmen this year beginning and our generation, "Last sion, we wanted to extend that the programs did a good not take place in just one continue each year,• Loving with the first ever Campus Call: An end of the year "rap" and mentor to kids in the job in helping them," she week." said Pal Week last November. up," an open forum an social D.C. said. Pals have even taken Pals are also taking sug According to McLain, the gathering for students and community," said "It will not stop here," some in during the upcoming gestions from the students. events held during Campus Pals, along with various com McLain. said Loving. holiday. •we were also getting Pal Week, which included an munity service projects. The events have been a Look for the friendly This year, Pals and stu feedback from freshmen that in-depth discussion on The Pals have also estab successful in helping the faces of Campus Pals during dent volunteers stuffed we were not visible after ori A.I. D.S., were all a success. lished a relationship with the freshmen and many have orientation as we journey Easter Baskets and distrib entation," said Campus Pal Other events Campus U.S. Dream Academy in come out to participate in the back to the Mecca for the fall. uted them to local churches," Amy McLain. pals held this year included Congress Heights in the events, according to Jackson. said campus Pal Mayo To change this percep "Internships 101," a guide to District of Colombia, in "Internships 101 seemed tion, the Campus Pals have helping students prepare for which Pals volunteer to men- to be the most successful," ® www.unitees.co■"l'I "THE T-SHIRT PROFESSIONALS" • CUSTOM PRINTED APP.AREL FOR: UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS STATE CLUBS campus Organizations Producers ofLicensed Howard University Apparel 60B· Rhode Island Avenue NE 2 2 · 52 -& 202· 529-5499 ,~ax> AlO The Hilltop April 18, 2003 Franklin Chambers I New HUSA Administration Chooses Staff HUSA from A2 received over 50 applica positions that were open to fied on Apr. 24. All new staff tions." students were members at HUSA president Named Vice Provost Applicants were also Communication Director, and vice president elect will student body at-large?" required to submit Web master, Elections attend a Leadership confer Because of this vision, the resumes/college activity list, Committee Coordinator, ence Aug. 22-24. of Student Affiars, Restoration administration and a recent photograph for Policy and Development •r j ust want to thank all has made additional staff the new HUSA website. Director, Lecture Fund applicants who applied for positions and reformed other "Lack of involvement Director, and Ethics positions," Walls said. • I also Archer to be Moved staff positions. does not automatically dis Commission Coordinator. want to thank the Howard "For this year. we have qualify applicants from staff Interviews will begin on community for electing us and giving us the opportunity PROVOST from A1 see him go] but Mr •\rcher added a director of Academic positions," Walls said. Friday and will end Tuesday. has served the university in Affairs;· HUSA president Some of the available Staff members will be noti- to serve Howard." that capacity for several elect Daniel Blakemore said. the dinner was over," years and has done an excel• "We also changed the name Blakemore said. "Then Mr. lent job," Brown Jr., said. "I of the political action com Archer announced that he look forward to Dr. mittee to be political affairs. never intended to be Vice Chambers leadership [as We want this committee to Provost for the long run and Vice Provost] and I also look encompass all aspects of THE FIRST SPRING BREAK they had found someone to forward to seeing what Mr. politics." replace him." Archer will continue to do for Walls added that the Current Dean for the the university in whatever HUSA constitution only requires HUSA administra REALITY MOVIE! Office of Residence Life, Dr. capacity he chooses to give Chambers will replace l\lr. tions to have three posi back.'" tions: executive secretary. Archer as the Vice Provost. Effective Jul. 1 the \'ice At time of press, recording secretary, and Pro\·ost position will no financial advisor. NO SCRIPTS. NO ACTORS. Chambers choose not to longer be interim; however, speak regarding the appoint• Blakemore said that Mr. Archer's plans have not staff positions were not lim NO RULES. ment, as it had not been been announced. made official or announced ited to his campaign staff "Mr. Archer did not say but was opened to all mem to the University community. what he would be doing,· bers of the Howard commu Student leaders are Brown Jr., said "But he did nity. happy about the changes say the president has asked "No other HUSA admin APRIL 25 ONLY IN THEATRES with regard to the position as him to work on another proj istration has had an applica well as the attempts of the ect." tion process," Blakemore Provost office to gauge the Brown Jr., believes his said. "We wanted to reach concerns of students. plans will involve continuing out to everyone. We under "It's nice that they are the advancement of the stand that we can't do the finally trying to deal with the University by working on the job alone and we wanted to interim position," Blakemore Strategic Framework for include as many people as FROM THE PRODUCERS OF THE REAL WORLD said. "They had two candi Action or the Uni\·ersity possible. We also encour dates and neither of them Capital Campaign aged people from Cornell's decided to take the job." "I think it's great that [Williamson] administra THE Brown, Jr. agreed with they have finally begun to tion to apply." Blakemore's sentiments. address the interim posi Over 80 applicants sub "I think that with his tions," Blakemore said. "I mitted applications for the 37 available staff positions. qualification as Dean of am excited about the direc Residence Life, Dr. "We had a very large turnout tion that the University is this year," ,Jamal Anderson, Chambers is highly qualified going in." for the position, [I hate to transitional advisor, said. "On th~ last da} alone we :y~. ~}/{_ ~y~.:~ '-..✓ ~arr1ott. WARDMAN PARK HOTEL 2660 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, DC, 20008, USA www.marriott.com/wasdt It's almost time for Graduation! Beat the last minute rush and have your family and guests book now for the Wardman Park Marriott at a special rate of $99.00 plus tax per night Hotel tues in Washington OC are 14-5\ (This offer is subject to availability and is only available from Thursday, May 08th - Sunday May 11th 2003) • Please call Reservations at 202 328 2900 to make reservations and ask for the GRDU rate. April 18, 2003 The Hilltop All I • I "ARE YOU AND I DELUDING OURSELVES ABOUT RECOVERY ~,, FOR OUR CHERISHED BLUE CHIPS( lt's easy to spot kids who've been throllghjunior Achie,·ement. They are tYlore likely to be leaders. Theyh nve n gt11sp of personal finnnces. And they have a better understanding of the economics of life. Right now, we need your time in the dossroon\. Please ,·olunteer. And let their success be your inspiration. J.. Junior A Achievement' V l S I T U S A T ,v \V ,v . M Y j A . 0 R C A12 The Hilltop April 18, 2003 . . Tille Hilltop Friday April 18, 2003 SPO,RTS• • A Year in Review: The Bison Recap Bison ha,•e never defeated Aorida Classic Lindsey Walton \\'On tour By Bernard Murray A&M in Tallahassee. nament MVP not allowing a goal Sports F.ditor in their four gan1e winning streak. Bean had hvo hat-tricks Another year has come and VOLLEYBALL against South Carolina State and gone. TI1e Bison played in a presea Youngstown, as the Bison went on Howard will soon say good son tournament in Hampton, to win the classic. bye to many talented senior ath Virginia and split their four letes and hello to up and coming games. They beat South Carolina WOMEN'S BASKET- stars. Teams will need to reconfig State in four games, 3-1, and BALL COLUMN ure their rosters to fill voids that COppin State in straight games. The Lady Bison made their have been left by the seniors who 1lte Bison's season started way through the MEAC Big Ups to the have dedicated their time, ability rough when they dropped their Tournament before losing to and life to Howard alhletics and first four games. Delaware State in the Semi-finals Underdogs are going to pursue other oppor They got in the win colunm 67-54. By Bernard Murray tunities. when they defeated COppin State The Bison finished the regu Before previewing teams for three games to one. lar season witl1 a record of 11-7 Sports Editor the 2003-2004, the 2002-2003 They finished the season with with huge wins over Morgan seasons needs to be closed out. It's been a great year in a 7·4 conference record with key State, Norfolk State and FAMU. However, several teams are wins over Delaware State and Against Morgan State, sports. still competing and need men Norfolk State in three games. A year full of triumph Shauna Ruglass led all scorerd tioning. Hampton gave them their with 20 points' and Simone and emotions that almost While the Track Bison will be toughest conference competition recorded a double- in the nation, so it's an honor was a really big adjustment By Soraya N. McDonald to play. We're trying to get for me. I came from a power Hilltop Staff Writer nationally recognized and it's house school and we have a great team to play with." been defending champions You will not find her Known by friends and for 18 years. We haven't lost a name on the roster for teammates as Britt, the center title. We've lost a game, but Howard basketball, even has scoredu goals and four we take it and move on- we're Column though it is the sport she orig assists, which equals 15 total not going to lose our title. So inally started playing. points. Merritt also had her it was really hard for me to Mike's Last And though she is a fierce first hat trick against make that adjustment to now competitor who consistently Shippensburg. not winning as many games. Flight gets hat tricks, her name is Merritt says that she does It's hard to take these losses. By Lesly Flanagan absent from the roster of not feel that the team's record But I think the rewards will be Bison soccer players as well. this year reflects their talent great; Merritt said. Look up in the sky, it's a That's because freshman or their potential because this Currently, the lacrosse bird, it's a plane. It's Michael Brittany Merritt is quite pos is a building year for the team competes independent• Jordan finally coming back sibly, the Kobe Bryant of team. Many of the girls on ly; however, they have been to earth. Since his return to Howard University women's the team are walk-ons and gaining national recognition. the league two years ago, lacrosse. some have never played The lacrosse team currently after serving as partial owner The former high school lacrosse. ranks seventh in the nation in and President of the All-American weaves through However, Merritt has scoring offense and senior Washington Wizards, double- and triple-teams to confidence in her teammates Chizoba Egbuono ranks Jordan has brought a much give her fellow Lady Bison because they all want to be fourth in the nation for total needed aura of excitement good position to score, and good. points per game. back to professional basket she rarely loses the ball. "I know next year is going Merritt mentioned her ball. When she's not setting up to be a really good year. teammate Shatarah Ramirez, Unfortunately, be and one of her teammates on Coach Vaughn is an amazing who is a freshman goalie for his supporting cast (tradi offense, she's taking a shot at coach and she recruited some the lacrosse team and a fellow tionally termed as the the goal. really good girls." All-American athlete. Jordanaires) have failed to And make no mistake; One thing Merritt has had When asked where she make the 2003 NBA Merritt does not have any to get used to this year is los saw herself and the team in Playoffs. Disappointing all mercy on defense, either. ing. three years Merritt replied, his fans and probably him Although several Ivy Coming from a nationally "Our team is going to be self even more, Jordan League schools including ranked high school, amazing. I think we [Merritt should be singing the old Princeton and Yale recruited Greenwich Academy in and Ramirez] are going to Devin the Dude tune, " The her, the legal communica Greenwich, Connecticut, contribute a lot to this team, same things that will make tions major thought she made the transition a little and I think we're helping this you laugh, will make you would fit best at Howard. more difficult. team grow." cry." PHOTO SY MARK OOlEMAN Brittany Merritt splits three defenders In search a goal. "Howard has the first all "This season I did not Jordan's first problem black, all-girls lacrosse team play my game at all because it was his habit of belittling his teammates. TI1at is what made those incomparable Chicago Bulls role players so good. HU Club Baseball's Inaugural Season Begins Stories ofJordan punch ing his teammates in practice By Bernard Murray University. Although club base Also, by joining the NCBA, baseball while still at Howard. other expenses incurred by the and questioning his team Sports Editor ball is not as competitive as HUCB has a goal to reach-to We have made the best of a club. mate's heart were well docu varsity baseball, it still provides represent the Mid-Atlantic very bad situation." This Saturday, April 19, the mented to the superior In the fall of 2002, Howard members an avenue to excel Conference in the NCBA World This is the general consen H UCB inaugural season con sports fan. University Club Baseball the next leYel of baseball. Series. sus, especially from former tinues at Banneker Field. They In the early 199o's, a (HUCB) was organized by for Since its fom1ation, HUCB The NCBA World Series is members of the varsity team. will be playing a double-header Chicago sports journalist mer members of the varsity has joined the National Club a single elimination tourna Everyone is happy to be against the University of published The Jordan Rules. baseball team in response to Baseball Association (NCBA), a ment and takes place at tl1e end playing the game they love at a Maryland College Park HUCB In this book, Jordan was the cancellation of the Division governing body for club base of the season. such a competitive level. at 11:00am will be playing two depicted as an overbearing, I program. ball teams. Winners of each confer Intramural Department games versus the starting at (a\l selfish, egotistical maniac. HUCB is now under the HUCB is also a member of ence go head-to-head to deter and Intramural Coordinator games are free). It described how Jordan auspices of the Director of the the Mid-Atlantic Conference mine the champions for the Dexter Harris, former scout for Richard Harris, President would verbally abuse his Armour J. Blackburn and competes against George season. the Atlanta Braves, is the head and organizer of HUCB, invites teammates so much that one University Center, Ms. Roberta Washington University, This year's World Series is coach of the club. all to stop by this weekend and of them actually shed a tear McLeod. Uni,·crsity of Maryland College being held in Bradenton, The club operations are a support their efforts to "Reach during a Bull's practice. Because the baseball pro• Park, University of Maryland Florida. lot different from what the Beyond the Break". Giving his teammates no gram is no longer under the Baltimore County. Loyola HUCB kicked of its inaugu members were used. The play For mo,·e information on choice but to "put up or shut umbrella of the Athletic University, James Madison ral with a bang beating UMBC ers are responsible for team Howard University Club up," Jordan would eventual Department, the club has University, University of at the end of March. business. Baseball, please uisit the web ly lead bis average team adopted the motto of Virginia, Richmond University, However, the club has Scheduling games, getting site:www.leaguelineup.com/h mates-with the e.xception of "Reaching Beyond the Break" and Virginia Tech. struggled since winning its first a field to practice and play on ubisonclub, e-mail huclub Top 50 player Scottie to represent their efforts to Through the NCBA, mem game, but they remain with a and paying for umpires are all [email protected], or call Pippen-to sLx champi keep baseball alive on campus. bers of the H UCB gain expo• positive outlook. activities they conduct with the them at (240)-305-0915. onships in eight years. The H UCB offers its mem sure to professional scouts and Senior outfielder Keith guidance of Mr. Harris. Hyper speed ten years bers a great opportunity to play it creates an opportunity for Sneed said, "Everything will The club had to raise into the future and you can baseball while continuing their them to play against colleges fall into place. It is just good to money to purchase new uni find the same old Michael: A education at Howard they never played before. have an opportunity to play forms, equipment and to cover fierce competitor, who will accept nothing but the best from his teammates and an BIG from B1 end up with the phenom REVIEW from B1 finished the season with 454 e.xcitement in each sport, but like individual with a deep-seat LeBron James and if Jordan The list goes on and on. points, averaging a little over 15 all good things, it must end and ed desire to make the play less than 24 hours, Tiger was retires the number 23 from Kyle Williams was nip and point a game and shot 65% from next year's recruits have big offs. five over par and had 42 play the entire NBA, what number tuck at Williamson's heals. He the field. shoes to fill. The difference? ers ahead of him. will James wear? The 2002-2003 provided Jordan was not only ten He could come Two, every sport in the years older, but he didn't back. .. right? It's Tiger. season has had an have the same teammates On Saturday, he made a Underdog... baseball, foot that could tum negative crit surge, I mean a huge surge, ball, hockey and the NCAA. icisms into positive play. shooting a 66 third round and Who's next you ask? Ak It's been Real... Many, such as 20 year was tied for fifth at two under ha, the NBA. old Kwame Brown, folded par. I love the Underdog, and because of the pressure to It was on. this year, one will be crowned He continued with a NBA Champion. The Hilltop Jive up to Jordan's legacy and malicious comments. birdie on the second hole of Now I am not saying the " It's a shame when a 40 the final round to sit three Lakers won't make it to the year-old man, has more strokes back of the leader. Finals ... wait, yes I am. desire than a 22, 23 ... year But it was that damn third They're going to lose in the old kid .. ." And now I'm hole that gave him the most first round, on my mama afraid that Michael has trouble. (Chi-Town thing). talked himself out of the A double bogey followed The bigger they are, the playoffs, at the point in his by a bogey on the fourth, a more sensitive they get we career when he wanted them couple of pars and two more they lose. the most. bogeys on the seventh and The Finals... I see a pic- Speaking of wanting eighth hole. It was over and ture forming ... I see a Sac- something the most, Mr. he finished tied for fifteenth. King (Webber) caught in the Jordan's personal life need But Weir, there was no grill of a Big T-Mac. ed some questioning this stopping him. If you don't believe me season also. He finished the fourth just ask mild-mannered Chicago'sABC-7, report round with a 68 and ended Shoeshine Boy... ed that his Caucasian girl seven under par to become There's no need to fear, friend was suing him for the first Canadian and the Underdog is here. about $100 billion for doing second lefty to win the By Any mean, nece,,a,y nothing. Master's. 1001-IOOS See FLIGHT page BS My point in all this: One, which underdog team will B2 The Hilltop April 18, 2003 TYlE Exlusive Interview Jamie Kennedy Imitates Hip-Hop Life By Ebony Simpson English, and neglecting urban Hilltop Staff Writer trends such as rapping, wear ing gaudy jewelry, baggy JKX, the Jamie Kennedy sports clothing and most Xperience is a show featured notably, behaving anti-social on the WB network, and has ly. been described as a cross At a hip-hop club, B-Rad's between the old favorite kidnappers persuade the DJ to Candid Camera and FOX's give B-Rad stage time and they Mad TV. challenge him to display his The show's star, Jamie hip-hop sldlls. Kennedy is also starring in the He rhymes about every comedy "Malibu's Most thing from the hardships' of Wanted," which opens in the dealing with traffic in Malibu: aters today. The movie is based ('"Traffic, traffic / Lookin' for on JKX recurring my Chapstick / Feelin' kinda character, Brad "B-Rad" carsick / There's a Ford Gluckman, a character, Maverick.. .") to financial according to Kennedy, viewers struggles ("Life is hard without just can't get enough of. my Amex card / Got bad cred Kennedy created the it so my record's scarred.. .") to naively winning B-Rad charac the importance of a cup of cof ter in the early 1990s and fee ("The name is B-Rad / Not incorporated him into his Robbie Van Winkle/ I like my stand-up comedy act. latte nonfat / and don't forget "I used to see this white the sprinkle!") kid hanging out in a coffee "Malibu's Most Wanted" shop in West Hollywood who Jamie Kennedy looking like rapper Eminem in his latest film 'Malibu's Most Wanted.' presents a fundamental ques was always talking about how tion about the authenticity of 'hard' he was," Kennedy hip-hop loving and Starbucks at the black art form. of this suburban white kid, and to kidnap B-Rad, and intro B•Rad's persona. Can a white reflects. "He grew up in sipping white kid from Malibu. Jamie Kennedy begs to white boys don't think it's duce him to the 'hood, in hopes boy, enjoying an affluent Beverly Hills, and I thought it It's an image that offends differ. When asked if he feels them." of scaring him into acting lifestyle, with no ties to 'hood was such a funny juxtaposi many in the hip-hop commu the movie will offend anyone, In "Malibu's Most "white,• which according to life lay a claim to hip-hop cul• tion." nity who feel there's been a he responds. "No I don't think Wanted" the plot unfolds when the writers is: speaking with a ture? And if he does, is he B-Rad's lifestyle is one of a recent trend in entertainment, so, my black friends think it's two formally trained, and out particular intonation referred rhyme-writing, urban gear of white comedians poking fun funny because it's making iun of-work Black actors are hired to as "white," using proper rocking, gold chain-blinging, See KENNEDY page 84 Q: The Underground Poet of the People By Kedist D. Hirpassa engaged himself to other His enthusiasm and dedi outlook on hip-hop. "Real Hilltop Staff Writer projects at campuses and cation for both poetry and the hip-hop is uplifting of our clubs in the District and New youth has encouraged him to people,• he says. "The hip Bison basketball player York. Students who partici perform positive poetry with· hop today is watered down to and poet, Quadir "Q" Habeeb pated in the mid-March anti out pay at local high schools 20 inch rims, drugs and was inspired to become a war demonstration on the in New York. money, all of that is not help poet after winning first place Yard were entertained by Q's "I don't care if I don't get ing our people." in a poetry slam competition anti-war poems. In addition, a dime for my poetry," he Although Q prefers to at a local cafe in his home the upcoming artist was says. ·'I just want people to play professional basketball town Buffalo, N.Y. recently featured at locals hear what l have to say." as a career, he will continue Q, a junior African spots such as Bar Nun, Q's hobby to intertwine to pursue poetry as a hobby. American studies major, was Mangols, Bohemian Cavern hip-hop beats with poetry has Habeeb plans to perform on raised under a strict Muslim and Emty Cup Cafe. allowed him to produce an Saturday at Cram ton household. He has made an Q believes that positive album titled "Words of Auditorium for the Black earnest effort to fulfill the words encourage people to Awakening." The album con Face Awards in honor of meaning of his first name, act positively. His inspira sists of political and sensuous Russell Simons. He is also which means "persistence" in tion to write uplifting poetry poetry, which intends to tar scheduled to perform on May Arabic. Through poetry, Q was highly influenced by his get the young hip-hop gener 4th at the Bohemian Cavern. often entertains and even friends. ation. In contrast to many In addition, Q's album enlightens college and high "I write to encourage peo upcoming artists, Q attempts "Words of Awakening• is also school students on both ple, such as my best friend to portray a positive image of available. political and social issues. who got shot eight times and hip-hop. If interested in pure/las Since his first poetry my other friends who r .E PHOTO "I go against the grain, I ing "Words of Awakening· slam, Q has won 12 addition dropped out of school, to refuse to rap about money, call 202-413-1200 or e-mail: Q performs one of his energetic poems for an audience. al poetry slam contests in the keep a positive outlook on hoes, and clothes," he states. [email protected]. past two years. He has also life," he says. In fact, Q has a controversial Howard Alumna Runs Styling Agency 'Victor Vargas' By Nicole Melton Today, after a little more than Contributing Writer a year in business, Oshare' Stylez continues to exemplify its Raises Feelings In a world where image is Japanese meaning of "fashion everything and style is self able and stylish." defined, there are those who con "Our company is eccentric By Enoch Tims ill wants to be. ln fact, the film tinue to bring home a gold medal and different. We provide an Hilltop Staff Writer opens with him attempting to in the race of image appeal. extra element ofOavor in all of the bed one of his block's "untouch For Howard alumna projects we work on; she said ables," a neighboring girl with a Stephanie Miller, becoming a 11,is extra element is a major particularly obvious thyroid contestant in this race was not Grade:A part of the company's objective. problem. only second nature, but proved to In doing so, they have earned the Unfortunately, young Victor be a twning point in her journey e,,teem of many industry insiders. Usually, I wouldn "t dare rec of life. As the President and co Deidre Graham, Vice President of onunend a character driven, day is caught by his friend Harold (Kevin Rivera) mid act. No mat founder of Oshare' Stylez, Miller Marketing at Def Jam Records, in-the-life, life affirming, roman ter. Victor always bounces back. and her business partners, noticed the work ofOs hare' Stylcz tic, coming-of-age film to anyone Sarissa Phillips and SherRon and decided to contract the with a penchant for action, plot, Despite the threat of his little sis WillianlS, are the creators of the agency for artist development. ter, Vicky, (Krystal Rodriguez) explosions or a Y chromosome. head turning looks seen on "[Def Jam] needs stylists who telling the world (and by world, Reggae sensation Sean Paul, R&B have their own flavor and who are rve done it before, and it usually results in derision, heckling... a they mean block) of his embar group Dru Hill and the Grammy able to bond and vibe with the rassing sexual exploits with Fat award winning artist Ludacris. general loss of respect. artists," Graham said. "We look Donna, Victor still has the confi After being prompted to However, the film, "Raising for stylists who gi"e direction dence, or perhaps hubris, it takes chase their dreams of becoming whil<' taking into consideration Victor Vargas,• warrants the risk. professional stylists, Miller, the rutists' personal style.• Director, Peter Sollett, writer to conquer any girl's heart and chastity belt. Phillips, and Williams changed Ludacrls In an advertisements for Pepsi, showing off one of Other factors that attracted Eva Vives, and Sollet's cast of However, as the film moves lanes, abandoning their previous the many styles created by Howard alumna Stephanie Graham to Oshare' Stylez include nonprofessional actors, including positions at the Island Def Jam MIiier. their hard work ethic and fresh the brilliant Victor Racuk and the on, it becomes painfully obvious Music Group in order to pursue to the characters and audience, ideas. exceptional Judy Marte, have a their entrepreneurial endeavors. times you just have to step out on ures were taken. "'The fact that the company alike, that Victor is still emotion created a gem of a film, and this For Miller, this initial decision faith." "My background led me to was started by three females was critic challenges any viewers to ally immature. His limitation was not easy. It was faith that led Miller to want to be an entrepreneur but impressive in itself. They are shows in his walk, his talk, and '"After making the decision to find a thing wrong with it. where she is today. Miller, who before we started the company, open and not afraid to take risks," especially, his romantic ideology. start the agency, all I could think graduated with a degree in busi "Raising Victor Vargas,• there were business courses at Graham points out. ""They work Enter Juicy Judy (Judy about was how am I going to do ness, was eager to launch the rr11e Fashion Institute of hard and provide a comforting, stars Racuk as the self-styled Marte), a girl who has already this?" Miller said • A lot of people agency. With the help of PhilliP5 Technology] that really helped us Casanova, Victor, a young Lower were saying, 'How could you leave and Williams, a business plan was fom1ulate a clearer vision ofwhat See ALUMNA page 85 Manhattan t~nager who is the See VARGAS page 85 Def Jam?' I realli:ed that some- devised and preparatory meas- we wanted," Miller said. antithesis of the heartthrob he April 18, 2003 The Hilltop B3 LIFE TYlE 'Malibu's Most' Almost Too Much By Phillip Murray Diggs) and P.J. (Anthony and his cast show them is about as movie with which certain people Contributing Writer Anderson) to kidnap B-Rad and harmful as a white person on may not really agree. Even though show him that he's not black. As Ber's "Comic View." lie does the movie does come close, it the movie goes on, they tiy to find tread the line, but he does it with doesn't show Kennedy's character out if B-Rad is just playing, or if respect and class. He shows the getting a real education from his poser image is the way he real stereotypes as so ridiculous that black people. He may spend time Grade: C ly is. anyone in their right mind would on the rough side of town, but he Now I can't lie, I went into realize that nobody really acts like doesn't get a full view of black life. "Malibu's Most Wanted" is a this movie with low expectations. that. 111e movie touches subjects, movie ·in which Jamie Kennedy From the previews, it seemed like "Malibu's Most Wanted" but is scared to go for the jugular plays a rich white kid named Brad white America w·.is getting over shows the stereotypes are just with its original direction. "B·Rad" Gluckman who tries to yet again on making fun of black that and nothing more. In one scene, B-Rad raps on "act black.• people. It seems we would have When B-Rad hangs out with stage in a club. He winds up say He and his group of friends learned from this year's "Bringing the real thugs in California, you ing the "'N-word" and the crowd are aspiring rappers who live in Down The House" that not every can see his attitude change veiy goes ballistic. Aftenvards, nobody Malibu and love eveiy aspect of body can play around with black quickly. He goes from super cock-y says anything about him saying what they believe to be black cul stereotypes. to super scared. the word, just that his raps stunk. PHOTO COURTESY OF WARNER BAOTI-lERS ture. This is all fine until his father If black people constantly He realizes when it comes to To sum it all up, "Malibu's runs for office in California. play these roles, then the main black people he doesn't know Most Wanted" is a movie version Jamie Kennedy as B-Rad In "Malibu's Most Wanted." Seeing Kennedy's character as a stream view will be that all they're anything. In the presence of real of Offspring's 1998 music video threat to the campaign's success, good for is a few laughs and black people, he sees there is "Pretty Fly For A White Guy." issues, but not all, and does a be black people. Overall it has a the campaign manager, Tom ridiculous hip-hop terms. As the more to it than what is shown on Parts of the movie are so ridicu good job of separati\)g stereotype5 pretty good balance and is not as Gibbons (Blair Unde1wood), con movie went on, I realized this was M1V and what he hears in main lous that you can't help but laugh. and real behavior. bad as it looks. cocts a plan to get B-Rad out of not the case. stream rap songs. Others aren't necessarily that The movie ends up showing The movie is harmless, so the picture. It's true the movie is full of Now, despite being amusing, funny. that if anybody is going to make leave your anger at the door and Gibbons uses Sean (Taye stereotypes, but the way Kennedy there are sorue things in the It addresses some social fun of black stereotypes, it should as B-Rad says, "Don't be hatin'." Jamie Kennedy Imitates Hip-Hop Life KENNEDY from 83 stricken with poverty and considerably, by keeping the lyrics, Jamie spits one of his "'Elvis is a hero to most / But you're young and black/ It's in crime. lyrics similar, but changing the favorite rhymes courtesy of he never meant [expletive] to the ashtray/ Pass me that." There were many hip-hop content of the music video, to Wu-tang Clan's Method Man. me / Where the love at when being true to himself? aficionados like B-Rad, who reflect a story line the masses The movie writers' answer didn't actually identify with the could relate to better; one of with a resounding "Yes," con life-style but were attracted to lavish living and half-naked doning this sort of behavior, by the youthful, truthful, aggres women. saying that it is a harmless sive energy. Considering many of these practice. "The first tape I ever lis new ambitious artists didn't Kennedy alludes to having tened to was Run-DMC, my have a legitimate base of refer the same opinion. = ,tart pacl-ci ng-! one black friend gave it to me," ence to hood' life, their lyrics When asked does he feel B Kennedy says. "The beats were focused on the easily identifi rad stays true to his self, just awesome, they made you able aspects of hip-hop, the LONDON Por $283 Kennedy responds, "Well, I excited, made you feel cool and superficial aspects; the clothes, would say B-rad stays true to EURAIL PASSES Prom $249 strong. There was a lot of the bigjeweliy and the slang. himself. He's a hip-hop kid, he youthful energy and anger." Then there's the "Eminem, listens to the music, watches HIP HOTELS Prom $18 As a show of admiration, Fred Durst and B-Rad" types (domestic and international) MTV .. ." these kids began to take on the of hip-hop that relays the But after reminding him superficial characteristics of that B-Rad doesn't live the life, heartfelt emotion and rebellion eHplore nort;h* america hip-hop culture: the clothes, of hip-hop, but doesn't arise he changes sides, saying, "I USA ■ CANADA ■ HAWAII the jewelry and the slang. out of the same community or guess he really isn't a hip-hop backpacking, cruises, cours and more "I was a total imitator, a the same struggle. kid, cause' he doesn't live the poser," Kennedy admits. life. I guess the movie is a com This change of focus "These guys were intense and Kennedy believes has resulted ment on society about B-Rad crazy. The people on the in the loss of many hip-hop types." Some would say the B albums are the warriors, enthusiasts. they're the gladiators and "Public Enemy didn't Rads of the world should lay 2401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW we're the fans." change their message, other (202) 887.0912 no claim to hip-hop, and by Suite G claiming hip-hop, they impact As the number of artists artists do, and the suburban trying to tap into the market the focus of the music nega kids want to hear the harder pick up your complemencary, premiere Issue oP BREAK tively. increased, two things happen, stuff," he says. "I loved the ac your local sea travel branch. that influenced hip-hop's orig conscious stuff, although I At its inception, it was a 111111 7 inal message. 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Victor rinds Judy, Judy's when• feeling. brother Carlos finds Victor's sis Viewers should be warned Bison Softball in Full Swing discovered that her good looks ter, Vicky, Harold finds Melonie before taking a date to this film (Melonie Diaz), Grandma (with though. Watching it will inspire strike out one in an inning Monday, 7·5 and 8-1. Hale was are more of a CW'SC than a bless ing. This is due to the fact that pitch perfect exasperation by questions like, "where is our rela SWING from B5 where Coppin's Carter took moved to third base for the Altagracia Guzman) finds her tionship going?" Basically, only Posey out of the park for a first time. "I have never even she cannot walk two feet without choice scored them both. After being hit on or catcalled. To family, and Victor's brother, Nino the committed should make this a hit batter scored a run, Head three-mn homer. practiced third, let alone play (Silvestre Racuk) finds himself. film a night at the movies, and the "It didn't help that we lost [there] in a conference game," Judy, guys like Victor come a Coach Tonja Braxton entered dime a dozen and her initial wari These ingenious looks into rest of us should buy a ticket to pitcher Krissy Posey who the first game," Posey said, she said. the vagaries of love come off with films like "Anger management," "sitting on the bench watching To add injury to insult, ness is more than warranted. It is allowed the first batter to score clear that Victor will actually have such a vulnerable, pure and car and sneak into the film. on an error then stmck out the the first game is difficult." Hale's shoulder popped out ing feel that anyone watching will rm not saying that this film In the bottom of the fourth, and back in when she hit the to work to break down the nex1: two batters. defenses that Judy has built. immediately remember his of her is a chick flick, but it does inspire In the fourth inning, Erika Cross was hit by a pitch and dirt diving for a grounder. "It first love - or at least that person chick flick-like feelings, especially then by the throw going to sec is a very painful and annoying Watching these two kids dis Jordan came in for Posey and cover what might be real love and they kind of liked. in the case of the fairer sex. But held UMES scoreless until the ond, but would eventually injury," said Hale, "I have trou The hand-held cinematogra don't let that fact turn you away. score on an error bringing the ble moving my arm too much dance around their feelings is fifth inning when she walked indeed the heart and soul of this phy ofTim Orr and the unaffect Yes, many will laugh, and the first batter. score to 6-3. The game paused and getting dressed in the ed, totally vulnerable, wide-open those who are weak will probably when the ball flew from ntcher morning is a new eiq>erience." feature, but it is clearly not the "It's pretty hard to kind of lone attraction. dialogue and acting of Sollet's cry, but everyone will leave the turn things around, to pretty Andrea Watkins' mask on two Hale sat out on Tuesday cast only serves to further incu theater feeling a little better about consecutive plays. while the team played against Actually, there is a running much get the first game out of theme of love throughout the bate that whole "I remember the road ahead. your head," Posey said. "We were pressed for time UMBC, dropping both games Smith started a rally in the because the sun was going 9-0 and 1-0. While the first bottom of the seventh when down. A lot of people [ could game was a grueling loss, the ALUMNA from B3 helps to define them as artists up until five in the morning on a she doubled and advanced to n't] see the ball," said Posey, "I second was a matter of simple and accentuate their image, shoot. On top ofthat, sometimes which generates a positive you don't even get credit for your third on a wild pitch. Debbie knew she was going to be able mechanics. warm environment for the response from fans." , work." Lee singled and drove Smith in, to shake it off... she·s a hard Posey lost her grip on a artists, which is something other agencies won't take the time to Another unique aspect of As with all aspects oflife, one but the final two batters left the player." pitch after bumping her visor do." Oshare' Stylez is their ability to must take the bitter with the final score at 13-2. Even with a short rally in and on the return throw from the bottom of the seventh, the the catcher, the ball went flying Going the extra mile has specialize in styling hip-hop sweet, and the sweet side to Just 24 hours later, the contributed greatly to tl1e artists. Miller's job is very delectable lady Bison battled Coppin State lady Bison couldn't recover over her glove and the winning •rm a big fan ofhip-hop and indeed. from Coppin's early lead. run scored. When asked, Posey advancement of Oshare' stylez. at an overcast Banneker Field While the agency focuses the I am always abreast about what's "It's great to see everything "We just start to lose focus dropped her head in disap with winds blowing and tem majority of its business on fash going on the music industry," you've worked so hard on come peratures dipping. as a team and start making pointment. ion styling, Miller is also proud to Miller states. "Many [hip-hop] to life. Once I was in the audi In the top of the first, there mental errors," said Cross, "We are going to get there," say that she and her co-workers artists come to us wanting to ence when Dru Hill was perform was a wiJd pitch and a passed "one then another and then said Braxton. promote 'lifestyling.' weara white tee andjeans, which ing," Miller recalls. "Everyone was like They look so good,' not ball that, despite a strikeout, start to fall behind." The Lady Bison will be tak "We help open our clients up can be creatively stifling, but since we know what's going on knowing that we put the looks that led to an unearned mn for After their second double ing on the Pirated of Hampton to new ideas. For instance, when we worked with Ludacris, he only with hip-hop, the artists learn to together. When an audience Posey. She would give up two header against the team in as on April 20 at 2:00PM many weeks, the lady Bison fell wanted to wear a T-shirt and trust us." appreciates your work, it makes hits, walk two batters and it all worthwhile,• to Coppin State again on jeans. After we learned about Besides the great amount of where he wanted to go with his creative freedom that goes into After warming up at the Miller's job, being around have had the smoothest, landing more importantly tluilled NBA music, we helped him open his Mecca and entering the fast Jane FLIGHT from B2 music's biggest stars is also a of business, music and fashion, on earth, but he landed. fans arotmd the world. Now his mind to various aspects of style,• While her premise was not said Miller. perk. However, Miller agrees Stephanie Mi.lier creates fresh, 1\trbulence was high and the focus must be bringing players that the styling business requires fly, and fabulous looks for her valiil, it further added to the Graham has also noticed a pressure was heavy and he was to the District, that can continue change in the reaction offans and a great amount of endurance. clients. As Oshare' stylez crosses demise of Jordan's prototype n't prepared for it. What he did his championship legacy. "This job is very demanding. the fashion finish line, they con image. onlookers when viewing the was cement his legacy to a sport, I am inclined to believe that unique styling of Oshare' stylez. You find yourself lugging heavy tinue to turn heads while suc This is the price that pride, which should bear his likeness he will put the same energy into "(Miller, Philips and boxes onto sets and hauling bags cessfully altering the urban aes determination and excellence on their logo, instead of Jerry building a winner that he did in Williams] are able to successfully and bags of clothes for clients. thetic. charges. West's. being Michael .. Air" Jordan. work with the clients and create a Some days, you'll be soliciting in Michael Jordan might not He challenged himself and brand for them," she says. "This showrooms all day and staying from the Director of "Best InS how" and "Waiting for Guff man" " "' "' ' •And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables that be may run !hat readeth it. 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April 18, 2003 The Hilltop BS THE I HILLTOP .,1'> !Si,4 The Student Voice of Howard University Since 1924 LAUREN BAYNE ANDERSON, Editor-in-Chief JOSEF SAWYER, AISHA CHANEY, Managing Edita,· Managing Editor CASSAUNDRA CUMBESS, Editorial & Perspectives Editor Power of The Press The 2002-2003 academic lished first semester offset Consequentially, counselors school year has been a great the mass opposition to the were accosted by administra year for The Hilltop. Now possibility of President Bush tion in order to fix the prob more than ever, it is evident as an honorary degree recipi• lems of inadequacy that that the purpose of the paper ent. While many may ques affect so many of us. is not only to be an informa• tion why we woyld choose Most recently, the tive source for the students, such a blatantly subjective Hilltop's endorseme nt of but also an agency through headline, the fact of the mat Daniel Blakemore and Faith which to effect change. After ter is that the opinion of the Walls fo r Howard University all, The Hilltop is "the stu students regarding the nomi Student Association presi dent voice of Howard nation had to be addressed in dent and Vice President and University" and has Graduate Trustee been since 1924. elect, Charles We call attention OUR VIEW Coleman, proved the to the issues that strength of The need it and comment Hilltop as a major publicy on them so influence at Howard many are forced to It was the goal of University. The two address the issues The Hilltop to serve as a won the election and that affect Howard are now preparing to students. vehicle through which to take office and begin As the student their plans of restora- voice, it is our goal effect change. tion. to speak out on the Just as the media issues that directly has been termed the affect the student fourth branch of the body. This year we national government, have, by far, attained this order to speak for the stu it seems as if The Hilltop is goal. dents - regardless of the surely an entity just as pow• There are several exam administrative stance on the erful as the highest ranking ples of times that The Hilltop issue. members of the administra has stirred things up in order The editorial page is a tion here at Howard. We to promote and support a prime example. An editorial have and will continue to be positive outcome. about the inefficiency of the student voice of Howard The headline "Bush Not counselors was published University. an Option• that was pub- earlier this month. THE HILLTOP The Hilltop Steps It Up The Nation's Largest Bia.ck Collegiate Newspaper This year, changes have Also, it shows that even polls. Lauren Bayne Anderson been made in The Hilltop though we are not a profes The paper has improved Ediior-i11-Chicf I ·, that show vast improvements sional paper, we can keep up drastically in the areas of on the overall quality and with major newspapers. design. and has dared to try Josef Sawyer Aisha Chaney strength of the paper. The Hilltop published new things, such as the Black Managi11g Editor Managing Editor It speaks not only for three magazine issues this Tuesday issue with the black those of us who work hard to year as companions to the cover and the creative layout put the paper out every paper. These have included a designs on the cover of the B Kerry-Ann Hamilton Stephanie Crouch Tuesday and Friday, but also special anniversary edition section. Campus Editor Campus Editor Jessica Obabatunde for Howard University. and a special elections edi While we are not perfect, Heatl1er Byrd Many college newspapers tion. this year's staff has reduced David Johns Shari James Jozen Cummings Assistant Campus Editor Life & Style Editor are only published grammatical Patrice Miles once a week. And at OUR VIEW errors drasti Maryann James Shanelle Swinton Bernard "Poet" Murray historically black cally. Business Editor C-Opy Editors Sports Editor colleges and uni- Unlike versities, the num• many student Miriam Ahmed J run ye Spiller Leesa Davis ber is even lower This year, The Hilltop has seen newspapers, Nation & World Editor Advertising Solicitor Health & Fitness Editor once or twice a many i1nprovements to·ward mak we have a Jonathan Sims Amber Mobley semester. unique and Chandra Anderson Office Manager Nation & World &litor The Hilltop ing the paper better as a whole. wonderful sit Photo Editor carries the title of uation that Arren Dodson Maya Gilliam "the largest black allows us to Cassaundra Cumbcss Adminstrative Assistant Photo Editor Editorial & PerspecittJes Editor collegiate newspa- take on novice Antijuan Jock.son per" not only reporters- Jodi Hu.rt Olanike Bello LcRonl..ee because of the size of our One of the greatest people who are not journal Online Editor Business Manager TariqMix paper, but because we pub accomplishments of The ism majors and may have 11/ustrotors Miyanda Jackson lish the paper in full twice Hilltop this year was the never written for publication Shani O. Hilton C-OpyChief Assistant Business Manager Harvey Jenkins every week. exclusive interview that was before. Mclnnic Ncsbin For the first time in his done with Frencbie Davis Because of this, we may Chauncic Burton Photographers tory, this year, the Hilltop after her dismissal from take a hit in quality, as dead Advertising Manager has consistently come out American Idol. lines sometimes leave little every Tuesday and Friday, While various newspa room for correction. But we with two full sections, like pers, magazines, and even hope that the opportunity clockwork. television shows scrambled provided to Howard students One of the improvements for interviews with Howard's makes up for the sometimes Now in It, 78th y,..,., The Hilltop i, published ,.,Tr) Tu,~ and Friday i,, 11om1nl Unk...-.ity lludmls, the publication has seen is own instant celebrity, we inconsistent copy you read. \\ilh • noider,.11ipofroon,than 10,000, The llilll"l>isthe large,.t llluckm~tc °""""°"""In tbenatlon. the constant publishing of were the first to get the much Just as the reporters TI,e opinion• C>J>""'..,J on the F.ditorial Pnge..,.., the,;.,.,., ortl,e Hilltop Editorial Boan11111d do not.,..,. ,.,,_.,..,;1y n.-flcd theopbtlon., 00l,rn11nl CniwrJty, it. admlul.stnition, lndhidual lloanl members or die 8ludmt celebrity interviews in the sought-after interview. struggle to learn, The Hilltop body. Life & Style section. This year, the paper editors and staff writers do The1,pinlon.•OJ>n,,,,ed on d,e Pcr,,p<'dl,,,. l'ngc an: those of die autl,o,,. and do not ...,.,.._"'1rily upttM.ut Among these celebrities finally returned to its place the same. the ,it-,,,. oflh<, Hilltop P.dltorL~ Boa1' B6 The Hilltop April 18, 2003 - . , Come Correct or Not At All Tatiana King ping--and not for twenty min utes. This is the ORIGINALl- In retrospect to 1Y that cannot be duplicated. Kiesha Carmichael's flagrant Ms. Carmichael took tl1e idea attempt to disrespect, not of being a copycat and ran only the Quad steppers, but with it, showing how the Quad the Quad as a whole, I would steppers imitated the Annex Love is Blind; like to officially state that Ms. routine. Let's not get it twist Carmichael's words were ed though. This part of the Friendship Closes its A nothing short of a bitter out Quad's routine was CRE Eyes cry. It is through no fault of ATIVE. the Quad steppers that a great When one group does Cassaundra Cumbess Different number of students, universi another's step it isn't to say ty wide, felt that the Qi.,ad was "Oh, we can't come up with Another year has come to "robbed" of their title. I anything, so we'll just copy off an end. I'm only half way fin World understand that certain peo another dorm". What it is say ished, but already I have enough ple may be bitter or upset at ing is "Your step isn't all that memories of Howard University David Johns the fact that the Quad got a lot hard because it can be dupli to last a lifetime. So at this time, of attention, even when they cated". Ladies and gentleman, I pause at this half way mark to didn't win. It's okay, I under it is all in fun and games. This All semester, people have acknowledge those individuals stand. However, don't make a is even comparable to the who have blessed my life since I asked, despite protest both fool out of yourself with lame Divine Nine show where the verbal and in print, how does made the life change from the arguments. Deltas stepped in suits, like west coast to the east two years Howard compare to Luckily I WAS at the show the AKA's previously did, to ago. These are the people who I Columbia? and I saw the entire thing show that they could do the have the inexpressible comfort I guess maybe the con from beginning to end. I am same and more. of having neither to weigh sensus was that given time, not a hater, and I give mad No one said anything thoughts nor measure words. my original answer - you props to the Annex steppers when the Annex steppers said To my roommate Sherry, can't compare the two, using for their routine. The only "... the Quad crumbled... " what can I say? We've been the Nike versus Timbs analo problem I had though is that (among other things) in last through hell and hot water, and gy - would change and now they obviously did not prac semester's show, so why both I've never had a more up and er the Quad if they want to that the risers are put in tice their routine with their down relationship with anyone step outfits on. If they did, show out in their own original It seems Ms. Carmichael ed towards the Annex or the place, the decorations torn Annex steppers. To the author as I've had with you! But they would've seen how easy it way? What it seems is a cer is bothered by the fact that the off the walls, and final good through it all, we always seem to was for "unmentionables" to tain someone wasn't paying Quad was actually good I say, thanks, but no thanks. byes are said, I have come to enough to beat the Annex. It The Quad doesn't consist of find ourselves right back in each come out of place. full attention. The Quad step other's rooms, laughing and jok a resolution. is not the fault of the Quad "girls", as was sarcastically The routine was good, but pers did, in fact, have a theme. ing and philosophizing about I love Howard. I love the dance left something to be Q.ueens, U.ndertaking, A. steppers that their talents written. We are ladies. So were grossly overlooked--and before you drop hints and men, school, God, and just life in Howard just as much as I do desired - especially when you D.estiny. I wonder if Ms. general. I can't imagine calling Columbia. Each for their are being coached by a Greek Carmichael was really there. everyone knows it. I'm not hide snide remarks behind quotation marks, get it anyone else "My Roommate" own reasons; alike in facili or someone with knowledge of \-vhen the Annex steppers asking for a re-vote, re-count, whatever. This isn't the straight. Think about what because that term has become tating intellectual, personal those types of steps. The won the competition, the your alias. I have come a long Quad, however, had no coach Quad steppers swallowed Presidential Election. I just you write before you start and emotional growth of want it to be clear that when speaking recklessly. way from thinking you were SO intelligent, compassionate in any sense. Every step was their pride and took it like different from me, being from true ladies. The Annex step people write SLANDEROUS and dedicated individuals. created and executed by the the "Urrrea," to loving you for members of the team. There pers didn't seem upset at any articles, they will receive Tatiana King is a fresh Howard is a fascinating the caring and thoughtful per was no dancing, jitting, but thing that was said after the nothing but negativity. man computer science major place. A common ground for I want it to be known that from Brooklyn, NY. son you are. I know that I can terflying, or anything else. show. So why bring about count on you and I hope you the intellectual mingling of There was straight step- drama? this letter is in no way direct- diverse ideologies, perspec know the same is true for me. Nikki ... My friend who tells tives and personal experi 1. What will happen to 8. How co1ne there 12. Ever since Sean Alnerican Idol, but it like it is. Thank you for always ences where somewhere in keepin' it real, never faking, and between the year, the valley, political action at are no Ubiquity me1n Paul's "Gimrr1ee the they don·t get the always having my back, even Cramton and Slowe everyol\e Howard after we're bers with a pern1; is it Light," why is it all of same support when when I may be wrong. Thank meets, sharing in one anoth against the rules? a sudden people \vith we're in plays on cam you for welcoming me into your er's differences. done recycling the home, into your family life, and The semester has come sa1ne six activists? (Every nappy head New York accents pus? just being you. We might seem to an end just as abruptly as ain't conscious and clai1ning the islands? an unlikely pair, but underneath it began and I can honestly that tough skin you are more 2. 17. say that this experience at Did Cornell fight so every straight one Is it me, or is poet like me than you will probably the MECCA has been one of' hard for overnight vis ain't sleep.) 13. Is it me, or did ry becoming as cmn ever know. We have had the tremendous growth. I have itation so that he people stop rocking n1ercial as Hip-Hop, best and the absolute worst of witnessed, and even had the times together, but hey, trials wouldn't have to 9. How should we feel Fatigue as soon as we and are all these poets come to make us strong. And opportunity to record, every sneak into the Annex knowing the black went to war? sounding the same? we're okay. thing from campus politics to Kim, man I could write a fashion shows, yard festivals and get caught? males at Howard book! You have personified the to late nights in Health increase the revenue 14. Speaking of war, 18. What was ResFest word "friend" in the truest Sciences all the while being 3. Why do Howard of Hanes white T- don't you think they for; is this what my sense. I love you for being that ushered into a rich legacy of one that I can always laugh with. Howardites who have come girls get dressed up to shirts by should give an housing money goes You are never before me blazing a path for go to Club 150%? informa to? unavailable... always there for those who follow. McDonald's every tional me. I wonder ifyou know what a I am truly grateful and special person you are and just blessed to have had this night? 21 19. Aren't we glad a how much you are worth. opportunity. The ability to whole year with no To Jennifer, My girl! We shop together, club togel11er, step outside of my comfort 4. Why are we na1ned slave auctions? laugh together, cry together, and zone, thrust myself into a after a white man who never tire of each other. Thank new environment, challenge you for being not just my friend, myself in new and exciting helped kill Native 20. How stereotypical Questions but my sister. Without you, I ways all the while feeling ;Ainericans? was it to have a fried wouldn't have a family on the truly at home has done more chicken taste test? east coast (tell Mama and for me than the English lan Daddy I said Hi!). You are a lis guage, or any language for 5. Is it the sa1ne rea News flash-Not all tener and that's what we all that matter could express. son we still fly an black people eat fried need sometime. And you always make me laugh 'cus you know So, no, my answer has An1erican Flag? 10. packet chicken. not changed at all. I love it you got jokes! here just as much as I did the Why do \vith every And to you, Net. Sometimes I just mruYel at how God can first time I saw a group of 6. Why do the Q's step so n1any sisters insist Che Guevara shirt 21. Is Howard just bring someone into your life so black people congregate through everything, that just because its sold? another bad exan1ple unexpectedly to serve just the under a tree on the yard, the protest, finals, bap 70 degrees outside, of School Daze? right purpose. Depth of friend first time I went to Chapel, ship does not depend on length the first time I tried to eat in tisms, Biggie's assas they can be half 15. You know they of acquaintance. You will never the Cafe, the first time I sination, tornados, naked, when they hurt and we know WAKE UP!!! know how much you inspire me searched for a book in and Jesus' return? know its going to they ain't real, so why with your ambition and drive. I Founder's for hours, the first still can't believe bow much time I ran for the shuttle, the snow the next day? do girls at Howard alike we are... who else can I talk first time I went to a game - 7. Why does it seem insist on wearing fake to for hours straight and we the first time I uttered the like sisterhood on this Manolo Blahnik never shut up? I never have to words "I'm going to Howard.' explain anything to you because I came, I experienced, campus only seems to 11. How shocked was Timbs? you always FEEL ME. To all the others who are special to me, and I loved every minute of apply to those girls Fabolous when he including the Campus Pal fami it. who like your favorite came to Howard and 16. How come ly, you know who you are and I color (i.e. red, pink, saw all the ridiculous Howard is so proud of love you all. blue, gold)? Brought to you by Third •A faithful friend is an Fabolous clones walk Fine Arts when you image of God." ing around? can watch them on Eye Vision. April 18, 2003 The Hilltop B7 C:HIICP E l-K M E NT ENTENT.AINMICN,-. INC. PR'l!:e•N 1U, Travel Personals All Hil,,LTOPICS Want to Get Away? Th@ Ltttll~f u( Z@ld 11111 IJ@lft Well Let Us Help You! $bi11~hy, Ii,~. Alµlrn Ch~llrnl' are due, paid in full, the Offering the Lowest rates to Wuoltl Ilk@ w eungtatulttt~ Tuesday and Friday Africa, the Carribean, Asia, ~llfllil! lllilj 'l'he Q,tJ,E,t<.N,t. of couml~ before Europe, and vaxcation packages all over the world. 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