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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]. WEATHER ,,Ttie (.!!jncoton Today: Sunn~ Rwf•W High 69, Low 47 # Wednesday: Partly Cloudy COLLEGE High 68, Low 54 Thursday: Showers High 66, Low 54 The Student Voice of Howard University Since 1924 ·. VOLUME 88, NO. 15 . . · . · . : TUESDAY, 'OCTOBER 12, 2004 w\v\v.thehilltoponlinc.co1n Hampton Slowe Hall Residents Advised Script To Secure Themselves Delays BY CHARREAH JACKSON have a test or something, I Campus Police are always in Asst. CSQlpUS Editor don't have the tilne to.wait. I the lobby, but no one has ever just walk." . come in my dorm room and Publishing Safety may move to the top · For students like Farrah robbed 1ne. They need to be on of the list for Slowe Hall resi- recent repo1ts of robbery in the the outside, when it's happen BY AYESHA RASCOE dents, with three robberies tak- Slowe co1nmunity may n1ake ing." Hilltop Staff Writer ing place since the beginning them U1ink twice before walk Interim Chief of Campus of the school year, as students ing to campus. Police L1wrence Thomas The pictures were taken, the walk to and from campus. "My boy Richard Turner asserted that even with recent articles were written and edited. "I am not comfortable at was robbed last week and when robberies, the campus crime Hampton University's school Slowe, and the location and he reported it to campus police, rates have not increased since newspaper, The Hampton neighborhood are not as resi- they said they could not do any last school year. He also con: Script, was ready to be delivered dential as they claim," said thing about it because it was firmed the count of robberies to the Hampton student body, Asha Farrah, sophomore biol- 'aggressive pan-handling,' " in the Slowe Hall area at three, but there was one problem: ogy major and Slowe occupant. said Eric Jackson, a sophomore although he was not available the paper could not Qe printed "A friend of mine got finance major and Slowe Hall for additional comments at \la) a GUllatn·S•nlor 1'1>010 t:dltor because the staff lacked an edi robbed in broad daylight. I lobby monitor. "Students have press thne. Slowe Hall residents "Yalking to and from class have been the torial adviser. don't [mess] with the shuttle. a responsibility and should walk For Taishan Blige, a senior victims of recent robberies In the area. With shuttle delays An advisory board, com They have a schedule, but the or wait for shuttles, but I don' t and escort inconsistencies, campus police and dorm adminis posed of students, administra [driver) doesn't go by it. If I feel the University does its part. See SLOWE, News AS trators advise students to avoid late-night strolls. tors and faculty, which was cre ated after the controversy sur rounding The Script last year, Center made the decision that the Tweet Makes No Mistake With Band newspaper could not go to press as scheduled on Sept. 29. Gives "Our former advisers resigned because they had other obligations," said Talia Buford, Students the editor-in-chief of The Script. While Buford said she knew that every campus organization was An Outlet required to have an adviser, she ,.. thought since the staff did have a BY RUSHONDRA J. JAMES business adviser that The Script Contributing Writer met the requirement. She was mistaken. In recent years, the Howard "I knew the advisory board University Counseling Center was looking for an [editorial] has seen an increase in stu adviser, but I never thought that dents suffering from depression. it would stop us from printing,'' Depression is a chemical imbal she said. ance and is considered a form of The advisory board did mental illness. eventually find advisers for the It can be cured if diagnosed student newspaper. patients receive treatment. According to Treatment can come in the form Blackcollegewire.org, on 0.-:t. 4, of a prescription, psychologist or the board named three members a well-needed vacation. Though of Hampton's faculty as advis these solutions are accessible, ers: Kia DuPree, an English pro they can be quite expensive for fessor, Christina Pinkston-Betts, the college student who is work an English professor who has ing and paying tuition. advised the newspaper on gram Howard addressed this mar, and Doug Smith, a visiting problem through student professor who has worked for counseling at the University USA Today. With the new advis Counseling Center located on ers on board, the first issue of the corner of 6th and Brvant The Script is scheduled to run Strec: ts that otfers a plethora of on Oct. i3. ~l ay• Ci1Ua.m·"-t'n1ur 11holo t' dllor services for dealing with depres Though the newspaper will National recording artist Tweet, presented by EPP, performed one of her hits "Oops" with the Howard Uni\'erslty sion and other adjustments to now be published, because of Showtime Marching Band during halftime of the Bison game on Saturday. college life. the delay, some time sensitive Nicole Scott-Connerly, a See HAMPTON, News A5 licensed counseling psycholo gist in the Counseling Center, feels that students take advan tage of services especially when Architecture Students Dis.play it comes to depression. "The number of students reporting to the counseling Work in First Annual Showcase service has increased over the years," Scott-Connerly said. BY LAUREN STEPHENS something to present ourselves committee. Last year, 30 percent of Hilltop Staff Writer in a creative way to architecture The featured projects were all students coming into the professionals and, to other stu cla<>s assignments based on Counseling Center suffered from While most students on dents on campus. There is so original ideas and studies of some form of depression. This campus know the School of much creativity in architecture an array of existing structures, year approximately 39.6 percent Architecture as a place to wait and we don't get to express it," ranging from the Guggenheim of all cases have been related to on the shuttle or for a quick pit Scott said. Museum in New York City to an depression. stop, on Thursday the Howard Other architecture students apartment building in Sydney, College freshmen especial H. Mackey building was abuzz saw the showcase as a way to Australia. The drawings and ly feel the effects of increased with architecture sh1dents, fac include students from the rest three-dimensional pieces were pressure that results from being ulty, and professionals. of the schools on campus and constructed of paper, wood, and away from hon1e for the first The first annual School of educate them about what archi other nrnterials crafted in to time, adjusting to a heavier class Architecture showcase was a tecture students do. detailed and colorful architec- . load and living with new room daylong event that featured a \la)u Glllham·Stnlor l'hoto F. campus. A2-A5 Find out what Find out which Find out what Metro.A& Overloaded celebrities were new store is now Ute & StVle. B1-B3 the campus on at tlie BET Walk Metro acces- suons. B4-B5 Friday... of Fame ... sible ... Business & Technolouv. B& Edltorlals & Perspecuves. BB Campus... A7 Metro... A6 Biz & Tech... B6 j• 1! OCTOBER 12, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWSA3 .• you have priorities. let them guide you as you build your career. • define what's important to you and see what's important to others. • pwc.com/mypriorities ' A4 CAMPUS THE HILLTOP OCTOBER 12, 2004 SHARA'S SOAPBOX: . · · . · · · Campus Calendar . · ..· ·. ·· ·. ·.. Tuesda110ct. 1212004 7:30 p.1n. Douglass Hall 116 7:30 p.m. The Campus Calendar American Marketing Douglass Hall 125 Douglass Hall 125 is published weekly. Association Arts and Sciences Sub111issions j(1r U nh·ersity- Interest Meeting WednesdaJl. Oct. 13. Student Council Social Haitian ~tudcnt recogni::.ed organizations 5:00 p.n1. - 6:30 p.m. 2004 Sciences Week Association slzo11/d be sulnnitted to School of Business 200 American Advertising Political Science, "Ayiti Cherie: Help Haiti s/Ja ra011ca111pus@hot 111a i I. Federation Anthropology, and Plant Trees" con1 no later thcuz Frida}'. HU P.E.E.R.S. Tom Burrell Chapter Economics 7 p.rn. Oct. 15, 2004 by 12 p.m. 6:30 p.rn. 2nd Annual New 7:30 p.m. Blackburn Forum to appear in the Oct. 19 The Locke Hall 253 Members Reception Douglass Hall 125 Ca111pus Calendar issue. Dues Collected Guest speaker-Ann Frida)f, Oct. 151 2004 Complex· Fudge Thursd&Jl. Oct. 141 21 ' 1 Century Advantage Arts and Sciences 6p.n1. 2004 Program Student Council Social. Blackburn Auditorium Arts and Sciences "For Men Only" Inferiority, Sciences Week Student Council Social 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. African Studies, African Circle K Sciences Week School of Business . General Body Meeting Air Force and Arrnv Part Two American Studies, and • History 7p.1n. I ROTC BY SHARA D. TAYLOR . Campus/Online Editor Panel Explores the Lives of Afro-Latina Women This is the second in a two ties are a rare commodity and temporary relief from economic BY KAREN LAWRENCE tional awareness of Afro-Latina unfinished houses and black part series in which I attempt to Contributing Writer Americans. approximately 76 percent of bondage, traveling to foreign sheep. analyze my place in the world as While the panelists dis- the population is illiterate. For countries to sell their bodies in The women, however, are a young, Black woman destined Last Thursday, the Ralph J. ' cussed a wide variety of topics, every five Afro-Latinas who do exchange for money that they to do great things. taking strides in building Black Bunche Center for International the issues of po~1erty, social sta manage to attend a university, send hon1e to families. thei~ pride, from in1plen1enting eth Affairs hosted a forum analyzing tus of women and racial identity only one graduates. One of the questions posed nic curricula in schools to pro One decade after being Afro-Latina American women dominated the forum. "We deserve equality; thls to the panelists was how they uprooted from the only neighbor viding workshops to build the and their role in the community The unawareness of Blacks is why we're working on it," said defined "being Black." hood I had known for 11 years, self-esteem of Blacks, especially as leaders. in South American countries Cicilia Ramirez, the Peruvian "A Black person is consid I still think about it everyday. I women. Cimarrones, a Black student · is not solely restricted to the panelist, who works with an ered one with a dark complex don't think about it in a nostal Howard students, such as union of Caribbean, Central and United States. One of the panel organization dealing with lead ion and rhythm in his hips," gic sense because I don't have a sophomore print journalism South American students, spon- is ts recalled an incident when ership and health problems in replied Gloria de Silha, a retired desire to immediately re-estab major Vincent Sherry, found sored the forum. she was unable to travel outside the Afro-Peruvian community. teacher from Guatemala. lish a permanent residence there. the problems in South America The panel consisted of five of her country of Argentina. She The panelists also stressed Ramirez responded that But I do have a strong desire to n1n parallel to the problems Afro-Latina women from Peru, was told that her passport was sexism as a major hurdle to Black means everything that is to take what I have· gained from in the United States. Colombia, Guatemala and false because Blacks do not exist overcome. In countries like negative. Howard and my other life experi "We have some of the same ences and use it to build up what Ecuador. The women comprise in Argentina. Colombia, many women are "Black means excluded, problems in our community I left behind. AfroAmerica XX!, an organiza- The few Afro-Latinas who victims of domestic violence. marginalized. Nobody wants to poverty, venereal diseases, vio We leave our communities tion that not only pushes for do live in South America reside They flee their homes with their be Black," she said. lence and political efficacy-but and vow to go back, but some social, economic, and political in poor urban neighborhoods, children in search of better Being Black also has nega theirs is more virulent," he where along the way we get set change in Latin America, but lacking plumbing and electric- lives. A significant number of tive connotations in Colombia, said. tled, become complacent, and . also works to raise interna- ity. Educational opportuni- women turn to prostitution as often associated with sewers, grow stagnant. The struggle that remains in my head day after day is that I fail to understand how to fuse the two worlds together. How do I get my people to under Know Your University: A Bridge Across and Beyond stand the power they possess to change their own worlds? BY SONIA SUMMERS Chicago native and graduate of ing behind the welded bronze My personal experience has Contributing Writer the Art Institute of Chicago, is that sits in the reflective pool. been that when one of us makes a responsible for the construction "I just thought it was some conscious effort to move forward, For many students, the of the artwork. Hunt started his thing someone put together there is a group of us waiting for numerous pieces of amvork career in sculpting in 1955 while that did not make any sense," th«t person to fail. And if and that adorn the Howard land he was still attending college. He Holmes said. "You know how when they fail, we arc standing scape tend to blend into the started exhibiting his artwork at people put stuff together that with open arms to welcome them local affairs and galleries. back to our already overcrowded background as they make their looks really complicated, but corner of ignorance. ritualistic trips to and from Hunt graduated from the does not have a meaning? That's Why is that? Why do we as class each day. Art Institute of Chicago in 1957, what I thought it was." Black people, the descendents of "A Bridge Across and and 10 years later be became Sophomore biology major African kings and queens, con Beyond," the large sculpture a commissioned artist. Twelve Mikel Gale hopes that students tinue to perpetuate this slave way that sits in the fountain in front years after becoming a commis will give the abstract structure of Armor J. Blackburn Center, sioned artist, Debrew contacted more attention as they enter of thinking? Is it because we • are afraid of our own success? has graced Howard students Hunt to create "A Bridge Across Blackburn on a daily basis to Or is it that we are afraid to face and visitors' with its presence and Beyond." grab something to eat, attend those who have left us because since 1978, when Blackburn "I see why it is called 'A meetings or socialize with they remind us of what we can was built. Bridge Across and Beyond,· " friends. accomplish, but refuse to take the The sculpture was donat junior Chris Bailey said. "If it is Other works that can challenge? ed by John Debrew, Jr., CEO suppose to be a bridge I can see be seen by Hunt on campus No matter where we go as of Mildred Andrew's Fund in a bridge out of what be [Hunt) include "Freedman's Column," Black people, we are still victims honor of Debrew's mother, has made." which sits in front of Cramton of the same thought process-~ Katie May Artis Debrew and all Students such as sophomore Auditorium. thought process that hinders our single mothers. English major Shari Holmes "A Bridge Across and Beyond" has decorated Howard's growth and keeps us mentally The artist, Richard Hunt, a may not understand the mean- landscape since the Blackburn Center was built In 1978. sliacl l\titrlt"nC' 111..-thront- \tatf t'holl~..:raphtr With student depression on the rise, students plagued with depression and other emotional Imbalances can receive services from the Universi ~y Counsellng,Center. Group therapy and a series of confidential sessions are available for students stressed with school, social and other anxieties. • : A6 METRO THE HILLTOP OCTOBER 12, 2004 ' i 10th Annual BET Walk of Fame in the District BY ROBIN DAVIS Debra Lee, president of Metro Editor BET, was optimistic about the show, and in awe of the artists ' A little bit of Hollywood so far. "One exciting thing for came to D.C. on Friday, when us was to see all the artists that stars were in town to pay trib wanted to pe1form in Smokey's ute to one of the R&B world's honor. So many artists so great finest, Smokey Robinson. From ly adn1ire and realize how great New Edition and Nick Cannon he is," she said. to Christina Milian and even Robinson's career has ~"'".de-.~ atch.con1 Floetry, the stars came out to spanned over 40 years and he I show their love for one of their has earned over 30 Top 40 Hits. favorite artists. He has been awarded with a Jack Evans The 10th Annual BET Walk "Living Legend" GrammyAward, of Fame Ceremony was taped and the National Medal of Arts BY MICHELLE NEALY over the weekend at BET Studios Award from President Bush, Contributing Writer in Northeast D.C. The past hon among 1nany other awards. He Media Center "Jack Evans for president." orees for the show have includ has recorded hit songs such as Well, why not? Evans has ed Michael Jackson, Whitney "You've Got a Hold on .Me" and served on the D.C. City Council Houston, Patti Labelle, Stevie "I Second that Emotion." His as.Councilmember of Ward 2 Wonder, and Aretha FraT'klin. songwriting credits include "My for 13 years. That is inore expe The show, hosted by radio Girl" and "The Way You Do the rience in his political position DJ Donnie Simpson, has a bevy Things You Do," both sung by than the current president of of pe1fonnances of S1nokey The Temptations. the United States. Robinson songs done by con Robinson revealed his Evans, who is Chair Pro temporary artists, such as secret to writing some of the tempore or said simply, Vice Christina Milian singing "My most popular songs in Motown I Chair of the D.C. City Council, Guy," former Walk of Fame history. "I write for all people. will likely serve another four honorees, Boyz II Men sing There are no new words, no new li.a Good..on- Staff Phull~rJph(·r years as Ward 2 councilmem ing "Shop Around" and "More notes, no new choruses, no new ber, if all goes his way on Nov. Love," and John Legend singing Smokey Robinson was honored by BET during the 10th Annual BET Walk of Fame that was taped in D.C. over the weekend. 2. "Quiet Storm." See BET, News A9 As Counci.lman of Ward 2, it is Evans' responsibil ity to, "Represent and serve the diverse neighborhoods of Ward 2 ... and to ensure D.C. as D.C. Car · 1~surance Thir" Highest in the Nation a whole continues to prosper." Ward 2 includes Chinatown, ' BY TIFFANY A. BOLDEN entirely urban, according to mobile crime statistics reports congestion... undermines our Students who attend D.C. Shaw, Mount Vernon Square, Contributing Writer the Insurance Information that 9,168 cars were stolen city quality of life, wastes our time, colleges and universities may Logan Circle, Blagden Alley, Institute. wide and 1,378 cars were sto burdens our economy and not have to pay high rates. Dupont Circle, Sheridan Washington, D.C.'s high Jay Karimah, a senior len in the third district [where contributes to increased num According to D.C.'s Residential Kalorama, Foggy Bottom/West car insurance rates are third radio major and native Howard University is located] bers of crashes throughout our and Visitor Parking website, End, Georgetown, Burleith, in the ·nation following New Washingtonian, said, "Bad in 2002. Results from Texas region." a student attending a college Hillandale and Downtown Jersey and New York, according roads, the make-up of the city Transportation Institute's lat "Each insurance com or university in the District of Washington. to the Insurance Information and bad drivers are the rea est survey based upon 2002 pany bases their rate on dif Columbia is a temporary resi ··ward 2 is a huge micro Institute website, www.iii.org, sons insurance is so high." statistics report that the ferent criteria so it's hard to dent and qualifies for a reci cosm of the city as a whole. The an institute providing defini On the contrary, La Shawn Washington region ranks eight say. There are no set criteria. procity parking permit that diversity of Ward 2 neighbor tive insurance information to Ragland, Insurance Account in the nation in population, but There are too 111any contribut allows parking in one's resi hoods is what makes me an the public. The average D.C. Representative of State Farm third in congestion with only ing factors," Ragland said. dential area while maintaining effective councilmember," he resident pays $i,ou per year. Insurance, said some factors Los Angeles and San Francisco Ragland continued, "Most one's out-of-state license plates said. It is important for students affecting the high rate include suffering worse gridlock. insurance co1npanies offer a and registration. The reciproc Evans' resume is impres who are fron1 D.C. and New driver's number of at-fault In a recent AAA news good student discount to stu ity parking permit costs $338 sive. When asked what was his Jersey to know that the results accidents, area crhne rates and release posted on its website, dents who earn a 3.0 grade for students and is valid for biggest failure during the last 13 from these areas cannot direct easy accessibility to the city. www.aaa.com, Lon Anderson, point average. The discount one year. years Evans replied, "I've had ly be compared to states with The Metropolitan Police director of public and govern lasts until the student reaches To benefit from this service plenty of challenges and set rural areas because both are Departme.nt's website on auto- ment relations, said, "Terrible age 25." See CAR, News A9 backs, but I work too hard to have failures." This is confident rhetoric for 91 percent of students perform a man who has worked to find below basic levels in math. the funds necessary to finance a Program Assists Students "D.C. is an ironic place ... brand new $3 million Kennedy since it is the nation's capital, Center in Mt. Vernon square, BY CHRISTINA M. WRIGHT dents help out because n1ost which individuals tutor youth at you would think the education Hilltop Staff Writer created the Convention Area of the time D.C'. is just their ele1nentary and middle schools system would be the flagship of Parking Task Force, and cur temporary home for four years around D.C. to meet the reading the nation. It's not," said Erika rently works closely 'Nith Shaw In the n1idst of a rigorous while they are at school. As the and math levels of their grade. Owens, a senior political science Anti-C1ime Task Force, which course load, college students world's next leaders, it is won Most of the students tutored major at George Washington has helped lower the crime from around the District have derful that they take the ini through NTP are residents of University. rate. The .Anti-Prostitution Task begun to dedicate their time to tiative to impact it by helping the Shaw neighborhood where College students represent Force, convened by E\ans, has increasing the education level of the leaders to con1e after them," 37 percent of high school stu approximately 95 percent of met monthly during peak sea D.C. youth by helping to make said Jessie l\.Iuhn1, the program dents drop out, 41 percent of the the NTP school-based tutorial son since 1995 to bring together a firm educational foundation coordinator. adult residents have less than a program tutors, and Owens, a the con1munity, prosecutors, through the Neighborhood ·The Neighborhood Tutoring ninth grade education, 62 per three-year veteran, stresses the law enforcement, judges, and Tutoring Program. Program (NTP) is a "back-to cent of high school students those who work with prosti "It's great to see the stu- basics" tutoring program m cannot read at basic levels, and See FLOC, News A9 tutes to eventually eliminate the problem of prostitution in Ward 2. Though Georgia Avenue Barry,Jumps Back is plagued with transients and liquor stores, Evans said that his "steadfast, never ending Into D.C. Politics THE MOVIES JUST GOT ALI TL focus on the neighborhoods" of BY REVAE THARPS his districts has been his contti Contributing Writer butions. l MORE ''MAGIC'' On the city council, Evans Former Washington, D.C. also serves as Chair of the Mayor Marion Barry has some Committee on Finance and how found a way to wedge Revenue, which oversees the himself back into D.C .. politics. District's finances, including tax Retired after crack and cancer policy. Evans' campaign plat appeared to cripple and eventu forn1 advocates the doctrine tax ally close the book on his career cuts to address fiscal problems. as the one-time ''mayor for life" "Tax cuts per se aren't benefi who dominated local politics cial," Evans said. for a generation, Barry's come- "But it's critical that D.C.'s . back had the nation's capital ~~.h. l:'.,S ;iv.~.:.. l!::Li.:.:..l~l.:.tct:.t:~~ b~.~ ~L;Ll.;U.i.:.:..ttct~ tax rates be the comparable to buzzing. ever is the people's choice." 11 that of our i1nmediate neigh Barry won the Democratic Barry eradicated incum \'.v ·t-.. •· .w..:..<:; •..:.. ~v .... ~sct\. .:..l\.L:t v\t~ = ~ iv~.:..~ i.:~1J.:~s~ bors (Maryland and Virginia), nomination for the Ward 8 bent council members on otherwise we will continue to council seat on Tuesday, Sept. charges that they ignored the see our working middle class 14, the same position he won in needs of residents in the city's leave the city. Many people for 1992 after serving six months in impoverished eastern half. get when tax cuts are discussed, prison for his drug conviction. "Ward 8 needs someone to D.C. taxes its working class poor He used that as a springboard fight for them. God gave me a at a higher rate than J.'vlaryland to a fourth term as mayor in gift of vision and courageous or Virginia." 1994. Barry ran a low-budget leadership. None of the candi Unlike many politicians, it is can1paign to blow away two dates have this," he said. In a easy to see where Evans stands tenn Ward 8 councilwon1an city bubbling over wi~h power SPECIAL STUDENT TICKET PRICE: on controversial issues. Last and fonner employee, Sandy ful people, virtually none live year, he sponsored the Health Allen, 57 percent to 25 per in Ward 8. Barry pledged to Care Decision Act of 2003, cent. bring more tax dollars to· the • 12 GIANT SCREENS which amends the D.C. code to According to an arti ward to create jobs, construct • ALL STADIUM SEATING include do1nestic partners, gays cle by the Associated Press, 10,000 new homes, and pay· • IDOAY'S HOTTEST MOVIES • All DIGITAL SOUND and lesbians, among the person Allen conceded defeat to for health care for its impov authorized to make health care report;ers. "There are people erished and mostly African • EXPANDED CONCESSIONS • FRIENDLY PEOPLE decisions for incapacitated indi who only vote when Barry American residents. viduals. Evans saiJ, "Gay and runs. You can't figure them into Outside of the Beltway, 800 SHOPPERS WAY• tAR60, MD· 301.336.2871 lesbian couples should have all your projections," she said. "I Barry is best reme1nbered will always work with whoever for the trouble he got himself See EVANS, News A9 the council member is, who- See BARRY, News A9 I ·. OCTOBER 12, 2004 THEIDLLTOP NEWSA7 I f I • 1 School of Communications verloa s Campus ith Artist Showcase ' BY LA'TRISHA GOMER During the ·middle of the Sophomore n1echanical engi Hilltop Staff Writer show, singer Teena Torres neering major Ehimen Iyamabo brought down the house with her said that the DJ battle was his The Sensory Overload event unique style and angelic sopra favorite part of the event. sponsored by the School of no voice. She sat on stage with "The DJ battle was the best Communications had everyone guitarist JoJo Rose who played part of tonight. I liked the way out of their seats in Cramton beautifully on the acoustic gui that everybody danced and par Auditorium on Friday evening. tar. The crowd gave the group a ticipated," he said. The event got off to an ener standing ovation after they were Christopher said that the DJ getic start when host Angela finished performing. battle is going to be an annual "Angie Ange" Halstarks hyped up There was even a record pro event. the crowd with her vigorous voice ducer in the crowd scouting for "Hopefully nex1 year we can and her personable personality. talent. James Booker from Ruff incorporate local DJs and see A group of girls from John Diamond Productions came to how they do with the DJs from F. Cook Elementary School and the event from Portland, Ore. Howard," she said. DCALA Middle "I'm very impressed with The event began to come to School in Northwest what I've seen tonight, I'm going a close after the battle was over Washington introduced the first to talk to some people to hope but not before Howard's own act, 730. Wearing blue and red fully work on some demos and Jonathan "J-Roc · Davis hit the basketball jerseys, they engaged shop them to record labels," he stage. He performed an original the crowd by chanting, "When I said. rap called "J to the R.o.c:· say 7, ya'll say 30." The girls, who Even though there was a The crowd filled up about referred to themselves as the DK variety of acts featured, everyone half of Cramton Auditorium. dance group, were eager to be in seemed to be anxious to see the Performer Jessie, from the the show. DJ battle. rap group, 2 Throwed, felt that "We're here with rapper DK, The battle was divided into more people should have come but we practiced two weeks to three rounds, each DJ was given out to support the event. perform, so we're excited," said one minute to spin their best and 'Tm proud to be apart of this Nephriti Risper from OCALA win over the crowd. event. It was a well put together Middle School. DJ Premonition started the show. but I think that more peo There was something for battle, mixing popular songs ple should have come out to sup e\'erybod} to enjoy at the event. like lITP's "'Nolia Clap" and Lil' port it," he said. There were rappers, singers, Wayne's single "Go DJ." The Dance performer Akem dancers, short films, artwork auditorium turned into a party Okolue from the Dunn Hype slideshows and poetry acts. like atmosphere by the time the Entertainment group enjoyed the Stage and production man first round was over. The crowd entire show. ager Allison Christopher said danced, beat their feet and "There was a lot of talent in that the event, coordinated by screamed loudly for the DJ of the building tonight. I enjoyed fundraising chair Maya Gilliam, their choice. DJ Bout It was the being here because it was a was to help raise money tor the first to be eliminated in round unique: showcase." School of Comn\unications. one and DJ Goldenboy was out "The event was a fundraiser ... in round two. The last round It was also a chance to showcase was between DJ Rokko and DJ the talent of students on cam Premonition. Rokko won the Jord 1n (_'olti..:ft \\ 1. l"hc>to l--dilor pus and the talents of the people close battle when he took it back With local school groups and other talented acts, the talent showcase, Sensory Overload in the community," Christopher to the old school "vith songs like offered entertainment to an a crowd on Friday. Hosted by the School of Communications, said. "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice. the show Included a DJ battle that excited the crowd. 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November 13 at Bethune-Cookman Daytona Beach, FL 4 p.m. November 20 vs D.ELAWARE STATE Wash., DC 1 p.m . • ...... 12111 .... 1s~a .. a.. s•s•s .. a.... •alll!ll .... s•s ...... a•a ...... ~ ...... ~.~·--·--~-~-·~·~---~---~------ OCTOBER 12, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWSA9 ROTC Program Beneficial BET Honors Smokey Robinson BET, from Metro A6 ROTC, from Campus A2 cial because they pay for your Leadership Lab that includes a tuition and it's a good resume physical training component. anything. My idea for writing a "That's why I couldn' t builder." Cadets are also encouraged song is to use the same words, join the ROTC, especially Another division of the to excel academically, since notes, but to make it different," in these times of war," said ROTC program is the Air becoming a commissioned he said. "Make it memorable." Ayana Singhateh, a junior Force. :Major Northan Golden, officer is contingent upon Despite his accolades and public relations major. "I read Commandant of Cadets of the fulfilling the requiren1ents of high status, Robinson stays an article about a girl who had Air Force ROTC, said that the their individual department. humble and thanks the Lord for just began her active duty and purpose of the program is to To be a part of this pro all his success. "It's amazing to she died like three months "produce the future commis gram is as simple as registering me that people honor me for after." sioned officers of the United for ROTC courses, which will doing what I love," he said. Even though serving in States Air Force." count as electives toward an Shawn Stockman, of Boyz the army has its perks, sopho Cadets, which are stu undergraduate degree. Major II Men, expressed exciten1ent to more print journalism major dents that are training to be Davis encourages all inter be a part of the ceremony. :·we John Kennedy said, "I feel commissioned officers, have ested individuals, especially owe our Jives to someone like the ROTC program is benefi- to take ROTC lecture and a sophomores, to visit him in Smokey. He paved the way for groups like ours,~ he said His fellow group member, \'Vanya • .Morris is in agreement, when saying what he loves about him. Insurance Fees Dent Pockets ··srnokey is just a great perform er, a great songwriter,n Morris CAR, from Metro A6 Vincent S. Williams, a mas about three months to make said. ter of fine arts in fi1m candidate, the change final and the change John Legend, a new artist The BET Walk of you must be a full-time student, plans to take advantage of this would not be permanent if you that has performed on many R&B Fame featured have a driver's license, vehicle service. He said, "I currently decide not to stay in D.C. after and rap collaborations, was flat many artists such registration from your home have car insurance with my graduation." tered to be apart of the ceremo as Boyz II Men state, vehicle insurance, a let mother in Illinois and I am in Smith continued, "D.C., in ny. "I'm just surprised they put and John Legend. ter from the registrar's office of the process of getting a reciproc general, rapes you all around in n1e on the show, because every the college you attend and proof ity parking permit." the areas of businesi; and the one else on here has albums out, of residency in the District of Senior film production insurance companies rape you sold millions of albums, and I'm up," Legend said. Columbia. The Jetter is required n1ajor Tyler McGee encouraged the most." brand new, never put an album Robinson will to determine which ward sticker students to do their homework Suzette Smith, junior psy out," he said. "I feel very, Vl~ry, be awarded a plaque you receive. when looking for car insurance. chology major said, "My advice privileged to be here." along \vith a star on A 2001 Washington Post "Research insurance companies is to get under your parents' "All his music is just incred the BET Walk of article emphasized the impor to find the cheapest nationwide insurance policy and ask about ible, it really raises the bar, Fame, in front of the tance of obtaining a reciprocity insurance to cover your needs," the student discount." because I'm thinking I have BET headquarters. sticker if your car is not regis McGee said. Karimah shared one of his a good album, but I listen to The ceremony \vill tered in the District. The article Senior film production mone} saving tips. "Budget your Smokey Robinson, and I'm like, be airing on Oct. 26, said that police or Public Works major Arthur J. Smith, native money well so that you are able I have to go back to the drawing on BET at 9 p.m. employees who see an out-of of New Jersey said he chooses to pay for your car insurance board and step my lyric game eastern time. state car parked between mid to keep bis car insurance regis because if you are a permanent night and 6:30 a.m. twice in a tered in his home state of New resident of D.C. its no way of 30-day period on any residential Jersey for many reasons, but getting around high insurance." street must see it a third time 31 mainly because it is easier and Josephin(; Stedman, soph to 60 days after the first sighting safer. "'Although New Jersey's omorl' telecommunicat\ons Evans Running in Elections before issuing a warning. The car insuranc1;; is the highest in major. agreed with K.. rimah, owner then gets 15 days to reg the nation, it's easier to keep ·Then• really isn't any way to EVANS, from Metro A6 education. D.C. public schools strate E' ans has one of the high ister the car in the District or it under New Jersey because get around paying high prices are failing their students. \\Then est favorability of all D.C. elect obtain a reciprocity sticker. D.C.'s Allstate Company takes 1·n DC"• • the rights of hetero-couples. It's asked what he is doing currently ed officials, E' ans is confident a matter of equal rights." to improve the level of education with the upcoming election. "I ' In the next four years, if in the Ward's less affluent neigh believe that I am better suited given the opportunity, Evans borhoods, Evans responded, "I to represent the neighborhoods ~tudents Reach Out to Comn1unity wants to improve the availability have hired one of the top ana of Ward 2 on the city council," of affordable housing, continue lysts of D.C. schools to assist in Evans said. to combat crime and improve my [efforts) to help lead reform He is the single parent of 7- ROTC, from Metro A6 involved, the personal atten advised to call Jessie Mubm at the medium of transportation in in the critically underperform year-old triplets His wife, Noel, tion and the time given to the (202) 349-3512 or visit For Love the District. However, his great ing area. passed away in 2003, afttr a need for even more students to pupils. Of Children's website <•t W\VW. est achievement would be an long battle with cancer. get involved. "Many education "\Vhile participating in the flocdc.org. \Vitb his experience and improvement in the standard of systems have students who slip programs, I noticed her eager polls that consistently demon- through the cracks, but we have ness to work on her math work. crevices," Owens said. "There She really likes the one-on-one are high school students who attention that the tutors give," cannot read at [a basic] level." said parent Sandra Farmer. According to sophomore William Hummel, a sopho political science major Angelica more middle eastern studies ·------,' Rainey, only about 10 Howard ' major, urges students to join .... :• .... University students volunteered ere . ' the program. "I want to encour •••. with NTP last year. This is the age college students to join us first year that NTP had become a in our mission to improve the community service organization education rates," said Hummel, in which work-study students a George Washington University www. f o rdveh i cl es. com I co 11 eg eg rad can work. student. "It is a wonderful pro "I really wanted to get gram with wonderful kids and it Howard involved because this is is a way to prove that D.C. is not our community, and, with all this just a foggy bottom." talk about community service, To become a tutor with NTP, we should be involved in our a student is required to be 18 own," said Jasmin Washington, years old or older, be willing to a Howard student who currently commit a full academic year to e re------: serves as a site coordinator for tutoring one or two students for to et t ' ' one NTP site. five hours a week, and exhibit a ' . ' . The parents of students in certain amount of professional ." .. ! .. ". the program are pleased with ism. Here's the deal: the massive results of the tutors If interested, students are on..-? price, no haggling. Barry Back In Action This "student discount" offers substantial savings on new Ford Motor Company - ROTC, from Campus A2 about it," he said. vehicles based on set prices established "He bas done a great job for into. ·1 don't know much about the community, and his person by Ford's Employee Purchase Plan. Marion Barry,• said junior mar al life shouldn't affect his job. keting major Shelby Ed1nond. It's similar to what happened There's no catch - it's a unique offer, "All I associate him with is the with Bill Clinton. As long as his exclusive to sglect schools like yours. drug scandal some years back.'' job is not affected, I don't see The climax of a series of why it matters," said Stephan Save even more when you apply the embarrassing incidents was an Assoumou, sophomore business current national incentives available on FBI sting in 1990 that caught management major. Barry on videotape smoking Few in Ward 8 care about the vehicle you select. crack cocaine at the Vista Hotel Barry's past drug use. "Yeah, he with a female acquaintance. screwed up, but he's done a lot The best part? You get what you While in the midst of a campaign to help the community," said for a D.C. council seat, the mayor Suen \Vimbush, who voted for expect. The style and features you want. was sentenced in Oct. 1990 and Barry. "Everyone has their mis No-hassle dealer experience. A payment served a sLx-montb prison sen takes. I forgive him. I overlook that's easy on your wallet and lifestyle. tence. At this point, many peo that." Barry, a tireless activist ple thought his career was over, for District resident, is a hero to but Barry came back. In 1992 the District's poor, black com despite his forced removal from munities. "He appeals to their a third term as mayor, Barry hopes and aspirations," said returned to the City Council. WTOP radio political analyst of 1\vo years later, he was elected Barry's local popularity. mayor once again. "The people in that ward Cancer and a congressional identify with his struggle. It's move to strip him of much of beyond politics. It's life affirm his power followed and in 1998. ing. I welcome bis return. I ~ According to an article 1n USA think bis focus is on bringing up It's how you Today, when reminded of the the most troubled parts of the drug sling, Barry responded, city. I think he is going to do a get there! Point. Cli "That's 14 years ago. People k. Save. good job," said sopho1nore print ought to forget about il, forget journalism major Elliott Jones. ' A10 NEWS THE HILLTOP OCTOBER 12, 2004 - · ' ...... 1!1111111111111 ... 11111 ... lll ...... lliiiO:~'~o•'~N ...... a...... '-:" ...... , ...... , .. .., .... ,...... ,._..., ....,..__...•.._.. __._. __ _... ____ _.,, The Hilltop • , B SECTION · TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2004 www.thchiJltoponlinc.con1 lifeline1: Howard Houses Sntokers, But No Sllloking in the House BY AMY WILLIAMS work her at Howard. Contributing Writer Broughton said she plans to eventually quit, but for now she When most current states, "While I'm still in school, Howard students were born, I will smoke." the Surgeon General's Report Many students, like junior stated that, "cigarette smok broadcast journalism major ing is the major single cause of Brian Jackson, said they strongly cancer mortality in the United disapprove of smoking. Jackson States." Unfortunately, this said he does not smoke and that state1nent is as true today as he never will. "I hate the smell it was in 1982. of smoke," J ackson said. "My Because cigarette smok grandmother died of cancer, Don't ing and tobacco use is an which I believe was caused by acquired behavior, or one that smoking." an individual chooses, smok There is no safe way to Puff, Just ing is the most preventable smoke. Any amount of smoke ' cause of premature death in is dangerous. Not only are ciga our society. rettes harmful. All smoke inhaled So who smokes? into the mouth is dangerous Pass According to the Centers l\taya GUllan1°Stnlor Photo Ed.Hor to the lungs and other internal for Disease Control and According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 27 percent of all 18 to 24 organs. Smoking causes irre BY KEITH LAING Prevention (CDC), 46.2 mil year olds currently smoke. versible damage. Cigarettes are Life & Style Editor lion U.S. adults were current still smoke? icy concerning smoking and his a smoker for 10 . When asked perhaps the only legal product smokers in 2ooi. This is 22 Sophomore international mother advises him to stop. about her knowledge of the that is advertised and intended This week, I'm bringing my percent of all adults (25.2 per business major Ahmad Miles Fellow students are con health concerns surrounding use - smoking - is harmful to unique male perspective to the cent of men, 20.7 percent of said he is a smoker and has been stantly bombarded with s1noke smoking, Broughton said she is the body and causes disease. topic of smoking, and especially women) - nearly one in every for the last two years. ?vliles from other's cigarettes. These very aware due to her course- to female smokers. four people. According to admitted to smoking a pack of students are exposed to sec After reading about my the An1erican Cancer Society, cigarettes a week, saying his ondhand sm9ke contently. Rubberband tendencies and American Indians/Alaska job supports his habit. He said According to the National Center love for massages, I'm sure you Natives lead the pack with that he is addicted but claims for Chronic Disease Prevention know I am no stranger to stress. 32.7 percent of American he is not dependent. Though and Health Promotion, over the I can definitely relate to needing smokers; whites come second he said that he enjoys smoking, past two. decades, medical sci a few seconds of release to calm with 24 percent of smokers; he explained that he "won't take ence has shown that nonsmok your nerves. Blacks, Hispanics, and then money out of the ATM to buy ers suffer many of the diseases But smoking? No mattet Asian Americans round off cigarettes." of active smoking when they how hard I try, I just can't relate the list. Also, almost 27 per Miles credited his smoking breathe secondhand smoke. to that. cent of 18 to 24 year olds were to peer influence in the past, Senior physical therapy Ladies, I'm sorry, but I have current smokers. and now an oral fixation. When major Ashley Broughton said to be honest: Nothing ruins my The .Alnerican Cancer asked about his knowledge of she has been smoking since she attraction to a female quicker Society also reports that each health consequences concerning came to Boward. Broughton than seeing her light up. She year 440,000 people die in the smoking, Miles brushed them smokes about a pack and a half goes from America's Next United States from tobacco aside. every two weeks. Broughton Top Model to America's Least use. Nearly one of every five "Cancer is not my main blamed stress for the rise in her Wanted faster than she can fin deaths is related to smoking. health concern. I'm more con smoking activity. "I smoke more ish that first puff. Cigarettes kill moreAmericans cerned with my safety crossing around midterms and finals," What complicates matters than alcohol, car accidents, Georgia Avenue," he said. she said. is that I know several other suicide, AIDS, homicide and Miles is respectful of his When asked about her wise beautiful women who are illegal drugs combined. With parents. He said that they both family's reaction, Broughton among the 27 percent of our age all the information about the know of his addiction and they explained that her mother has ~•¥i.quinnlpiac.tdu group (18-24) who are smokers, dangers of cigarette use flood both disapprove. He said his been smoking for 20 years and Despite the high population of smokers at Howard, the univer and it pains me to see them take ing the media, why do people father has a zero tolerance pol- her older brother has been sity does not allow any smoking in its dormitories. a dx:ag It's my biggest pet peeve when it comes to the opposite sex. For instance, the other day I left The Hilltop office for the first time in forever and ran Howard Students Sleeping Like Elephants into someone whom I have been attracted to since my freshman BY BRITINEY JOHNSON he remembered having a snor can stop. Some nights are worse year. I don't even really know Contributing Writer ing roommate. than others, but it's really just her but I've always seen her and "It was hard to concentrate more of an annoyance." I thought she was really beauti Sleep is an aspect of col and study .. .its just embarrass Sophomore electrical engi ful. Not in an "I want to get with lege life that many love to ing when you bring people over neering major Alex Cravanar, her" kind of way, but more like have but few very seldom get. or when the neighbors are dis Dafe's roommate and the alleged a "wow, she's really pretty" kind The most common reasons rupted," he recalled. snorer in this case, attt>mpted to of way. students give for not sleeping Many students said that defend himself. As I was thinking about how includes class and homework. they didn't know how to con "I don't really want to annoy I hadn't seen her in a long time, These are usually sufficient front a snoring roommate, or people by snoring," he said. "It's she pulled out a cigarette, lit reasons to stay up all night, feared creating a large conflict just that I don't really know up and it was over. She may as but what about snoring? and making them feel uncom how to fix it. If someone would well have lit my attraction to her That's right, many stu fortable. explain it to me, I would adopt up too, because it burned like dents complain about that Several students said that whatever they tell me to do." Usher. Quickly. obnoxiously loud sound that their roommate's snores can Unfortunately for Cravanar, It's hard to explain. I don't roar from the throat of a heav range from a nuisance to com accordingto Dr. Kirk Williams, a think she's a bad person or not ily sleeping individual and before going to bed. These will pletely unbearable while others, board certified assistant profes scientific evidence that Breathe pretty, but the attraction was disrupts the rest of those close like sophomore political science sor of otolaryngology and head Right strips or any other com decrease muscles in the back of definitely gone. I just really in proximity, such as a room and classics double major Odiri and neck surgery at Howard mercially advertised products the throat, which allow more can't stand the sight of a female mate. Dafe, said they did not feel it University Hospital, the answer work... it's not something we vibrations of the soft palate. smoking. I'm not that fond of Many students said that impacting their lives. to his problem does not lie in recommend," he said. He did, "The use of these will men doing it either, but I also they have dealt with good "I just endure the snoring," over-the-counter remedies such however, recommend that stu cause everything to collapse am not attracted to testoster roommates who happen to Dafe said. "Sometimes I make as Breathe Right strips, or throat dents investigate the sources and bec01ne flaccid," Williams one. snore badly. Graduate stu a lot of noise to sort of wake sprays. that cause their snoring, and see warned. It's probably because since dent Nathan Ca1ter said that him up, just to startle him so he "We don't even have any an ear, nose and throat spe If students prefer to see a I was a little kid, I have had specialist, they have the choice a low tolerance for cigarette cialist to avoid misdiagnosis. Williams explained that of two in-office procedures that smoke. When I would visit my are designed to stiffen the palate grandmother and she would the noise of snoring comes from excessive vibration of and decrease snoring. The most light up, I'd pick up my toys and acceptable procedure is radio leave the room. Thankfully, as I the soft palate in the back of the throat. Although that is frequency ablation of the palate, got older, my friends who smoke which stiffens and shrinks the the main source, he said that have always had the courtesy to size of the soft palate and uvula. try to limit it around me, or at other contributing factors include large tonsils, enlarged The second is snoreplasty, an least tell me to move from down injection of a substance into the wind (thanks SPP and family!) . adenoids, obesity and any thing that causes a "turbulent palate that also causes stiffness. Anyway, I'm not ask Students with health issues ing anyone to kick their habit or disrupted free flow of air through the nose." that lead to snoring should just bec,iluse I don't like it, and consider getting their tonsils He encouraged all snor I'm not trying to be a walk removed, losing weight or going ing PSA. I'm just giving you ing students to see a special ist in case they have sleep to a sleep lab for surveillance. one man's perspective. After Dr. Williams stressed that stu all, that's what Lifelines is all apnea, a very serious condi tion that causes people to stop dents should confront snoring about. seriously to avoid more severe breathing for 10 or more sec health issues. onds while sleeping. He said Senior print jow·nal- "The important thing about students should positively ism Keith Laing would love to snoring is that it may be the tip encourage their roommates reply to all feedback sent to of the iceberg," he said. "The lije_ [email protected], to consider the following quick remedies: change sleep vital step is to actually acknowl but he is busy putting up big edge that there is a problem red no smoking signs in our ing positions, avoid the use of sedatives and anti-histamines and then work toward a healthy office. Once he stops crusading, Joman Colb · To Fund Academic, Social Lives .,., BY TAWENE CHILONGO a weekly basis since school stait Stimpson decided to pursue jobs job at Starbucks, said she now that ~he likes working off-cam and loVIng 1t. Contributing Writer ed. He said that he was excited off campus outside opportuni solely depends on her ,tJaycheck pus becau:;;e she has a chance to "It's convenient, I can work that he qualified for work study ties. Stimpson, who participated from Starbucks. Though she interact with the community. between classes and my employ "It's dif er is very understanding. He Imagine a job that's close to and was ready ferent now knows that I am a student so if I home, understands that school to be assigned need time to study he lets me do comes first and gives you a raise to his job, but because I'm every year. Sound too good to be was told that he not interact so," she said. true? Maybe for most, but for couldn't work ing with only Barker, who said she is those few students lucky enough because the gov I Howard stu working to pay for her tuition, ' . ' ernment hasn't '-.. , •, dents, but also has two jobs and knows to receive Federal Work Study, 1- . . it's a reality. dispersed all the I also get a how it is to work both on and money. " . " chance to off Howard's campus. She states According to mappingyour ( future.org, "The Federal Work "First, they nen-vork with that she would rather do work Stucly Program provides jobs told roe the gov- , other people study than have an outside job, for undergraduate and gradu ernment hadn't in the com because it takes a toll on her ate students with financial need dispensed the munity." studies attending eligible postsecondary money to Though "Working off-campus affects schools. This program allows Howard yet the majority my school work " she said. "I students to earn money to pay and then they of the people have longer hours and don't educational expenses." said that some who had have the freedom to study like I As great as that sounds, of the students work-study did with my job on campus." unfortunately, this year the who had been last year were Regardless of not being able funds which are allocated to assigned work unable to to have convenient jobs, $.tu Howard University for the .use study hadn't receive it this dents are doing whatever they come in to claim ear, a few can in order to get some extra of work-study were cut, leav Jordan Colbtrt·As.~t. Pho10 Editor Y ing many eligible students, like their jobs yet so I Many students have resorted to working at off-campus businesses for additional incomes. students, like cash or to pay tuition. Though sophomore radio, television and had to wait until junior p.5)1Chol- there are possibly more bene film major Robaer Washington that was done ogy Isheba fits of having work-study rath~r with no choice but to get jobs first," he said. Barker were than having to work off campus, While Washington waits in in the work-study program last said that she missed work-study lucky enough to be assigned students seem to understand elsewhere. • Washington said that he has hopes of getting his worl<-sti.tdy year, working at the Center for because now her work hours work. For the second year in a that for some, it's not a choice to visited the work-study office on sorted out, other students, such Academic Reinforcement, in are longer and later, leaving her row, Barker said she is working work, but a duty. It's not always as junior history major Laura addition to working an outside with less time to study, she said at the Undergraduate Library easy, but it's part of life. ,, ente1tfa,i1i11ient Spoof of Classic 'Dawn of the Dead' Comes Alive with Humor BY RIVEA RUFF lems with Shaun's other room immediate zombie issue. They buffoonery. Overall, the film Contributing Writer mate, Pete, who feels that Shaun next find out that once a per did a good job in observing should grow up and stop allowing son has been bitten by a zombie, the realistic aspects of how Horror and comedy come his silly and jobless best friend to they die and return as one as a real person would possi together seamlessly in Shaun of hold him back. Simultaneously, well. Recalling that their room bly deal in this chaotic, life the Dead, a hilariously fright Shaun is dealing with ongoing mate Pete had been bitten the threatening situation while ening spoof on the classic hor issues with his stepfather, with night before and finding out that attempting to protect the ror film and its recent remake, whom for the last 17 years he has Shaun's stepfather has been.bit people he cares about the Dawn of the Dead. had a tense relationship. ten as well, the two devise a plan most, all while remaining Set in suburban England, Equal parts of humor and to save Shaun's mother and Liz, funny, scary, and light. Shaun of the Dead follows gore ensue when, while caught and unwillingly, Shaun's stepfa Not your typical trip to Shaun, an electronic store man up in his own personal prob ther and Liz's roommates, and the theater, Shaun of the ager with issues in each his lems, Shaun overlooks the wait at their favorite local pub Dead is a change of pace romantic, platonic, and ·familial news of a spreading epidemic until the whole ordeal is over. from your average horror relationships, through a day in throughout Great Britain. He The group faces obstacle after film or comedy. In addition which the nation is faced with is so used to his routine life sidesplitting obstacle on their to the mix of film genres, the a mysterious spreading epi style that he doesn't even notice way to the pub, and even more movies setting in the United demic that causes people to rise the hordes of zombies roaming once they arrive to sa'fety. Kingdom gives it a refresh from the dead with a hunger for the bloodied streets the follow Though this film is main ingly different ambiance human flesh. He, along with ing morning. Shaun goes about ly a horror/comedy, there are than the usual Hollywood his roon1mate and best friend his normal morning routine and a few serious and sentimental produced feature. Though since college, Ed, set out on a absently interacts with the zom moments in the film. Shaµn at times the characters thick to get Shaun's mother and very bies as normal people, returning faces stress because he is the British accents make dia recent status ex-girlfriend Liz to home unharmed. Shaun notices leader of the group and doesn't logue somewhat difficult to a safe place until the whole thing nothing until a female zombie have all the answers in how to comprehend, on the whole blows over. attacks him in his own backyard, escape hundreds of zombies at the movie is understandable At the movie's beginning, whom he and t:d initially believe once. He is also forced to face the and entertaining. Both hilar Shaun goes through a painful is simply incredibly drunk and problems existing in all his rela ious and frightening, while breakup with his girlfriend Liz. wandered there by accident. tionships, and the prospect los sprinkled with some realis She dumps him after deciding After barricading themselves ing the people he cares about the tic moments with which the that she and Shaun are on differ in the house and finally pay most. However, these moments viewer can empathize, Shaun ent levels. Shaun wants to con ing attention to the news, Shaun fit well into the film and do not of the Dead is worth the stu tinue to go out and drink nightly and Ed discover that to kill the distract from its humor or hor dent discount ticket price. and behave like a child with his zombies, you must remove the ror. These mo1nents are nec Grade: B+ best friend Ed, and she wants head or destroy the brain. They essary to give the movie some more from their relationship. Ed get hold of a shovel and a cricket true human aspect and keep also serves as a source of prob- bat and set out to remedy their it from being simple gore and Shear Madness Equals Sheer Comedy Shawnna's Debut 'Worth Tha Wait' BY JOHN KENNEDY rhymes over a beat box, discour BY JANA HOMES Contributing Writer Hilltop Staff Writer aging any females that dare to challenge her. She gracefully With Lil' Kim's legal trou Play lovers entering rides Trackboys' infectious vio bles, Eve's acting career and the Theater Lab at the John lin beat on "Weight a Minute." Foxy Brown's hiatus from the rap F. Kennedy Center for the In contrast to the tough lyr game, it seems that female lyri Performing Arts were greeted ics that account for most of I by a soundtrack of old classics cists are gradually becoming an the album's rhymes, Shawnna endangered species. Shawnna, like "Girls Just Wanna Have affirms her sex appeal on "Super first introduced to the world Fun" and "Tell Him," as the Freak": Call me an undercover Georgetown unisex hairstyl on the chorus of Ludacris' hit lover, I do what you like/Can do single "What's Your Fantasy," ing salon, Shear Madness, sat it anyway, anyhow, any night, empty waiting to be filled with has since blessed several tracks so tight." including the remixes of "Dude" the action that would span the Worth Tha Weight estab and "Dip it Low." After years coming hours. lishes Shawnna as one of of playing the back in Ludacris' As Shear Madness com today's most complete female Disturbing Tha Peace clique, mences, Barbara DeMarco, rappers. From the energetic, Shawnna finally releases "\\'",d'Q1un.ron1 played by Leslie R. Hollander, Just Blaze produced "Let's Go," her debut album, Worth Tha Shawnna releases her much· is joined by her e1nployer and to the reggae sounds of the Weight. anticipated debut album Kardinal Offspring featured the owner of the shop, Tony "-\,w.shtarn1ndnw.com Chicago's 2004 hip-hop Worth Tha Weight. Whitcomb (Jeffery Scott Bailey). Shear Madness has grossed more than $35 million in "Block Reincarnated (Remix)," Finally, Mrs. Shubert (Maureen Washington, D.C. resurgence is distinctly heard another Chicago cameo; ·pro Worth Tha Weight shows that on Worth Tha Weight. Shawnna is capable of a variety Kerrigan), a frequent patron of ropolitan area, like Redskins ducing the laid-back "What Can establishment yield witty com The two part "My Chicago" of styles. It's an enjoyable listen the salon, and three unnamed humor. Other jokes are time I Do," which· features a verse ments, such as the claim that sets the tone for the entire that can be played from begin gentleman round out the group. lier, like saying a man was mad from Missy Elliot. Surprisingly, someone was so old, "she was album, making it known that ning to end, once again prov Interspersed with the groom because Oprah wouldn't give Ludacris makes the album's a waitress at the last supper." listeners would not receive the ing that rap is not only a man's ing and slapstick comedy that him a car or Martha Stewart only D.T.P. guest appearance, There are also many instances sex-infested material common sport. con1es with the territory, there pnson gags. both on the aforementioned of jokes made through the mis among female rappers. On Grade: B+ is the gossip and storytelling use or mistakes of the charac Through the dialogue, it "R.P.M." and the album's lead that has come to be associated "R.P.M.," Shawnna competes single "Shake That S---." ters. DeMarco's lists of exotic was revealed that the owner of with fellov. Chicagoan, Twista, with beauty salons, barbershops places includes "Italy, France ... the building, and Whitcomb's Despite the many guest and just about any institution for title of fastest rhymer- of appearances, Shawnna proves oh, and Europe." landlord, Isabel Churney, is course measured in rhymes of beauty. The interactions a former top-ranked pianist. she can hold her own on songs However, some bits are p~r minute. Kanye West makes between those inhabiting the tailored specifically to the met- See COMEDY, News 83 like "Kick This One," where she • OCTOBER 12, 2004 '• THE HILLTOP NEWS 83 Inte.ractive Whodunit A.Hit COMEDY, from L & S 82 had been retold, the spectators directly question the suspects, After suffering a breakdown, and the conviction was voted she shrank from Lhe public eye on. Once the audience participa • and now makes a life of property tion portion of the production ownership and wreaks passive, was complete, the house lights aggressive havoc on the life of dimmed, and the actors were those around her. once again left on stage to play The action starts to pick up out the drama, which culmi when one by one, the characters nated in an explanation and an all began t;> leave the room, and arrest of the guilty party. Mrs. Shubert is the soul occu Overall, "Shear Madness" is THEHILL OPONLINE .COM pant of the shop. They resur a production worth seeing, if not face sporadically and finally for ifs witty banter or slapstick Defv1arco bursts into the shop, gags, then for the chance to play declares that Churney has met amateur sleuth and test your an untimely death, and fainted skills of observation, percep into a chair. tion and d~duction . The roles • Two police officers rushed are well crafted and well acted, the building and the off the and begin ques cuff nature of tioning each of the dialogue the characters. keeps it fresh. Through this The par process, the gen tially impro- tleman, Mike vised play ' Thomas (Mark holds the J. Sullivan), record for Eddie Lawrence longest run (Rahmein ning non- Every Tuesday and Friday The Hilltop Mostafavi) and musical play Nick Rosetti (Aaron Shields) in American theater history, were finally given names. Once with the Washington, D.C. pro Premiers a new issue. the interviews an~ completed, duction ranking as the third lon something unexpected hap gest running version. It has been pened, which separated this pro seen by over 2 million at The duction for the typical play. Kennedy Center and has grossed The house lights came up over $35·5 million. and the scripted action halted, and the detective explained that "Shear Madness" is running in order to nab the murderer, at the Kennedy Center's theater the previous action must be lab until December. Show times recounted and he was relying on are Tuesday to Thursday at 8 the audience to make sure that p.m., Friday and Saturday at 9 nothing is incorrect or left out. p.m. and Sunday at 3:30 p.m. The characters then begin to and 7 p.m., with an extra show retell the story, aided by audi Saturday at 6 p.m. The price is ence members, who raise their $34 for all performances, and hands to alert tl1e detective that a group 1·ate of $26 is offered they have something to cor Sunday through Thursday. rect or add. Once everything ,, IThe Office of Student Activities & the 2004-2005 HUSA Administration would like to extend a special thanks to the following for their contributions to the 2004 Student Organization/Community Service Fair on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 . . Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs • Center for the Advancement in Service Learning ' Office of Central Scheduling a~d Information . Director of the Blackburn Center I. Office of Vending, Trademark and Licensing . Materials Management Physical Facilities Mariagement I • Howard·University Circle K International & " All Participating Student and Community Organizations! > . • ...... _ ...._ ...... _ ...... _ _..__ ...... - ...... ~ - ~4----- . 84 SPORTS THE HILLTOP OCTOBER 12, 2004 Three Game Win Streak Has The Bison On A Roll BY JOHN SCHRIFFEN the Buccaneers were able to get that by constantly changing for Contributing Writer on the board on a 12-yard touch- mations and making it difficult down pass with 31 seconds left. for the quarterback to read the After losing their first two "We had the shutout in our defense. Al times it resembled a games of the seasoq, the Bison hands, and it just went right chess match as Howard's defense have now won three in a row through our fingertips," said acted like IBM's Deep Blue who after an impressive victory senior Linebacker Mike Sanders. could counteract every move its over Charleston Southern 24-6 ''Defensively we are trying to kill . opponent made. Saturday afternoon at Greene [the opposing team) and deliver ''We played an excellent Stadium. the knockout punch." defensive football team today," Coming into Lhe game all Athletically, the Bison were said Charleston Southern Head eyes were on the Buccaneers' stronger and faster, but it was Coach Jay Mills. ''[Offensively] Collin Drafts, the highly touted their mental toughness that we never got into a rhythm the sophomore qt1arterback who eventually won the game for entire gan1e." • had thrown for almost 900 them. On the other side of the ball, yards and seven touchdowns on The Buccaneers run a no the Bison's offense also gave a the season. But it was the Bison huddle style offense, where the strong performance, but due to defense that stole the spotlight quarterback calls an audible at missed opportunities, they were by pitching a shutout until the the line of scrimmage n°arly never able to pull away from the final minute of the game when every play. The Bison disrupted Buccaneers. Senior Quarterback Marcos Moreno was 10-19 for 167 yards. He rushed for two touchdowns and added another in the air. However, he threw two crucial interceptions in the red zone when it looked like the Bison were at least guaranteed a field goal. His first interception came in the first quarter, when on a third down his intended receiver Thyron Lewis ran a fade route into the back of the end zone, yet the ball was under thrown and picked off at the 2-yard line. His second interception came towards the end of the second Jarrett Burgess (98) created havoc all day on defense for the Bison in Howard's win over quarter on third and goal when Charleston Southern. he forced another pass into the end zone that was picked off and plays," Moreno said. "Every quarter. ended the drive. time I throw it [to him) I know "Not having Randall and he is going to catch it." Torrey in there definitely made a Ironically, hi~ only touch Howard 24 down pass came on a ball that On the ground, the Bison's difference,'' said Howard's bead Charleston Southern 6 looked like it was going to be feature running backs, Antoine coach, Rayford Petty. picked off, but because it was Rutherford and Roland Colbert, Over this three game win ?.1organ State 28 a lob pass, wide receiver Larry were not able to get into the end streak Howard's defense has N.C.A&T26 Duncan went up and got it for zone, but after rushing for n and onl} given up a total of 23 points, the 16-yard reception. 54 yards respective!}, they were afttr giving up 73 points in their Hampton 48 'The coach told me anytime able to control the time of pos first two losses. Gardner-\Vebb 25, the ball is up in the air, it's any session and kept the Buccaneers The Bison will be back in body's ball," Duncan said. "I offense off the field. action when they face Morgan Bethune-Cookman 45, just went up and got the ball, The Bison were not playing State (2-4) next Saturday at Delaware State 16 made the quarterback look with all of their usual starters Greene Stadium. Game time is good." Duncan finished the day on the offensive line. Red shirt 1 p.m. S.C. State 39 with a career high four recep freshman Randall White did not Norfolk State 14 All Pro l'botCJ«nph) play due to injury, and senior All-American Antoine Bethea (2) played a key role In Howard's tions for 66 yards. Brandon Torrey left the game Nicholls State 42 defense in the Bison's 24·6 win over Charleston Southern. "Larry made some great after getting injured in the first Florida A&M 25 Howard Tennis Ready for Invitational BY ASHLEY ROSS asserted, "all of them are capa Last year Brown, a junior and men. Coach Strickland men Sports Editor ble." However so far this season, Los Angeles native, was one of tioned Jasmine Smith, Laura Coach Strickland was quick to only a few African-Americans to Marin, and Courtney Dorsey as point out the accomplishments make the MEAC all-conference possessing a lot of potential. Game, Set, Match! With of two standout freshman, first tean1. With his slice being Coach Strickland said, ''This the fall tennis season in full Maurice Willacy and Neilabh one of the strongest assets to his was a very good recruiting year S\\ing, Coach I.arrv Strickland Avasthi. Traveling all the way game, Brown has increased his for both teams." The strength and team are now prepar from India to pla) tennis for time spent n1nning and in the of a team and indc>ed a program ing for the Hampton Road Howard, Avasthi said, "It was weight room in preparation for can often be measured b} "how Collegiate Invitational this a big change! It's (tennis) very the invitational. Brown believes much depth that you have," weekend in Newport News, Va. fast paced compared to India." "confidence, stamina, and disci Strickland stated. With approximately 45 schools Avasthi thanks all his teammates pline" arc essential and he espe But with MEAC all-confer participating from all over the for their support so far this sea cially encourages his teammates ence first team member Kristen country, the invitational pairs son and simply hopes, "to vnn as to "focus on their work both on Harris injured, the women's up players based on their talent many matches as I can." and off the court." team has had to look to vet and individual win/loss record The men's team has also been Last spring, the women fin eran Cecelia Townes to lead. for matches this season. The top . since childhood, many received guided by, co-captains Kenneth ished 9-10 and 5-5 in the MEAC. Harris finished 5-5 in womcn 's varsity letter winner and ·pos play~rs then have an opportu national acclaim before arriving Brown and Brandon Smith, who With the women's team, Coach singles last spring and paired up sessing at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 at Hownrd. Despite their pre nity to go on to ITA regional and scale. Townes is now the 25th have been leaders in the truest Strickland is looking forward to as doubles partners (Harris and vious uccomplishntcnts, Coach ITA national tournaments later since. This past spring, Smith, improving their footwork and Howard scholar··athlete to be on this month. Townes), they both finished 4- Strickland still hopes to improve a senior Cincinnati, Ohio native, strengthening their technical 6 in doubles match play. As a honored as such since 1999. When commenting on the upon the overall performance had a record of 12-8 in the men's skills. So far this fall, the wom leader both on and off the court \Vi th most of the members of success of the men's tennis team and execution of both teams. singles, and a record of 10-10 en's team has also been fueled Townes was recently selected as both the women and men's ten this season, Coach Strickland with Brown in doubles. by a handful of talented fresh- an ITA Scholar-Athlete for being nis team having played the sport The Sun Battle The Storm for the WNBA Championship BY COURTNEY EILAND "In order for the Storm to win, do it all .Jackson can shoot, play to Dou~las and S.ilcs. The Sun Hilltop Staff Writer they need to force Connecticut to with her back to the basket, put must also keep the Sto1 m off the take outside shots where they arc the ball on the floor, rebound, glass and try and get Seattle's With the WNBA Finals now less comfortable, play good team defend and block shots. players in foul trouble. here, the teams have had a dif defense and rebound. Seattle She barely missed from Defensive I}, they need to ferent look this year. After the out-rebounded Sacramento three-point range in the last help each other out and limit dominant Los Angeles Sparks in the final two games of that series against Sacran1ento. And the Storm's three-point effec took an early first round exit fol series, and that 1nadc a huge Bird can shoot as well, but she tiveness. Connecticut can't let lowed by last year's champions, difference. But if the big players gets her teammates involved Seattle rattle them if they make the Detroit Shock, the two teams play big, Seattle will be in good as well as anyone. Of course, shots early or get on a run. \nd left in the final round have been shape." she doesn't get assists unless making shots wouldn't hurt, overlooked until now. Seattle is led by young 'ilar, her tean1mates hit shots, so it either," stated l'vle)crs to \VNBI\. This season's WNBA Finals Lauren Jackson, who aver is a 1natter of knocking those con1. match-up consists of the sec aged 22.6 points per game in down." The kc} n1atch up that fans ond-year franchise Connecticut the regular season. Also play Connecticut is led by °"'NBA are looking forward to will be Sun who had a regular season ing a significant role for Storm veteran Nykesha Sales, who between two young point guards record of 18-16 and the young bas been second year point averaged 12.2 ppg in the regu Sue Bird and Lindsa\ Whalen. superstar-led Seattle Storm who guarJ Sue Bird who averaged lar season. Rookie point guard, Although Whalen averages more had a record of 20-14. 6.2 assists per game. Bird also Lindsay Whalen, who averaged points per game, Bird outshines When both teams met up had a three point shooting per 15.4 ppg, has also had honor her in assists per game. in the regular seaS'on, they split centage of 48.3, which helped able mention in the success of The WNBA Finals tipped off their series one win apiece with Seattle become the league's best Connecticut. Friday night in Connecticut. This each team winning on their three point shooting tean1 in the "In order for the Sun to win, year's champion will he on!,\• the home court. Seattle took the first regular season. they need t:o... get inside and fourth frnnchise in WNBA histo game, 68-63 while Connecticut According to Meyers, "Bird play with poise. They have to get ry to win a championship trophy bounced back to win the second and Jackson remind me of dribble penetration and Lindsay behind the Houston Comets, i\...nottd ...... meeting, 71-64. Stockton and Malone. Jackson The Sun's Nykesha Sales and Storm's Kamlla Vodlchkova Whalen is the catalyst. This is a Los Angeles Sparks and Detroit fought for possession of the ball during Game 2 of the WNBA analyst Ann Meyers can play all over the floor and tean1 that can make lay-ups and Shock. WNBA Finals this past Sunday. gave some insight into what both no matter where she is, Bird will get themselves to the free throw teams need lo do in order to win. get her the ball. The two of them line, but they can also kick out ---- -·-- OCTOBER 12, 2004 THE HILLTOP SPORTS 85 ROUND ONE: YANKEES, SOX FIGHT FOR .PENNANT BY ASHLEY ROSS what grim this past Saturday With the game on the line in Sports Editor with the Minneapolis Twins the nth, A-Rod then went on to leading 5-1 going into the eighth steal third base and scored after The planets have aligned inning. Had the Twins held on to a wild pitch from Kyle Lohse. once more to allow one of the their lead, the series would have "I've never been around so many greatest rivalries in sports his been forced back to New York for guys that believe in themselves," tory to continue tonight v.iith a decisive Game 5. But the lead Rodriguez told foxsports.com. the New York Yankees facing off vanished right before the eyes "We have so many guys \vith with the Boston Red Sox for the of relief pitcher Juan Rincon, big, big, hearts." A-Rod is now American League Championship who leads all American League 28 for 32 in attempted stolen Series. According to foxsports. relievers in wins while holding bases. A-Rod also hit -421 dur com, Gary Sheffield said, "This batters to a negative .200 bat ing the series with the Twins is what everybody drew up in ting average. After riding the with three doubles and a home spring training and now every count to 2-2, Ruben Sierra tied run. Sheffield commented, body 3ets to see what it's all the game on a hanging curve ball "When you think you've seen about. When Schilling went to from Rincon, ripping it over the· everything he can do, he con the Red Sox and A-Rod came right center wall, bringing home tinues to amaze you. He's the here, that's what everybody Matsui and Williams. best player in the game, and he wanted to see." "I had a feeling something showed that tonight." According to espn.com, was going to happen, but I didn't The Yankees are no strang Yankees General Manager Brian think I would do what I itid," ers to great comebacks with a Cashman said, "We're the two Sierra said to si.com. "I never regular season record of 61 wins best teams in the league-every think, 'home run.' I just know this year with nine of these just body knows it-and we (Red Sox if I hit it good, it's gone." Post barely coming after they trailed GM Theo Epstein) both knew Gcuy I ntagro. game pitcher Juan Ricon said, by at least four runs. Boston, Twins catcher Henry Blanco lost the ball' as the Yankees Derek Jeter scored their first run in that if we took care of business, "It's tough to blow a four-run who swept Anaheim in the first the third inning. we'd be playing in the champi lead in the eighth when your round, finished three games onship series." team is in the game. Nobody behind the Yankees in the AL 8 against the Yankees this year. Red Sox? No ones knows. But series. They're not going to catch The very possibility of this wants to be in my [shoes] right East. Although they won the So will the curse of the Great Sheffield is counting the min us off-guard like they did in titanic battle was looking some- now, let me tell you." wild card, they actually went 11- Bambino continue to piague the utes, "I'm anticipating a great April. We'll be ready for them." The Real Rocky, Rocky VI BY KAIA KARAMOKO ing this fight as a young Philadelphian, without any permission or compensa Contributing Writer Sylvester Stallone was later inspired to tion, which you can't do." write a screenplay modeling the career Throughout the 1960s Wepner of Chuck Wepner, and hence the cre was a New Jersey club fighter who had Former heavyweight boxer, Chuck ation of Rocky. a string !)f victories. He eventually Wepner, is suing actor Sylvester Without question, the 20th Century caught the eye of boxing promoter Don Stallone for a share of the profits from blockbuster and its sequels have grossed King and later earned the nickname, the Rocky movies claiming the series an enormous amount of money. How "The Bayonne Bleeder." was based on his career. Also known ever to this day, Rocky himself, Chuck The Ali fight, though memorable, as the "The Bayonne Bleeder" for the Wepner, has been left penniless. overshadowed an otherwise distin punishment he received, even while According to an online CBS arti guished boxing career. Wepner has winning, Wepner believes that he is cle, "Stallone has been using Chuck's fought many other heavyweight cham entitled to a $15 million cut for "Rocky" name - and continues to this day - in pions throughout the world such as and its four sequels. He also claims promoting the 'Rocky' franchise with Sonny Liston, George Forman, and that Stallone promised him compensa out any permission or compensation," Ernie Terrell (all WBC heavyweight tion on several occasions but as of yet, said Anthony Mangone, Wepner's law champions). he has not received any forms of com yer. Michelle Vega, Stallone's publicist, While fighting Forman, Wepner pensation. declined comment. knocked him down in the second round, Wepner was born in Bayonne, N.J. Mango estimates the five Rocky but the fight was ended in the fifth in 1946. In 1975, Wepner enjoyed a films and associated products have round because of eye cuts incurred dur Kalb' \\ iUcns.' \P Photo brief stint of fame after he endured 15 brought in over $1 billion. Wepner is ing the fight. The same eye cuts were ' punishing rounds against boxing legend Former boxer Chuck Wepner, "The Bayonne Bleeder," is suing actor entitled to part of that, his lawyer said. seen in Rocky I. Wepner also sparred Sylvester Stallone for a share of the profits from the Rocky movies. Muhammad Ali. He managed to catch "It's one thing to base a movie on \vith Joe Fraiser for over 70 rounds, Ali \'Vith a right in the ninth round that someone, which you can do," Mangone when "Smokin' Joe" was training to boxing in 19861 and like many retired boxing. Wepner finished his career with sent him to the canvas, but he eventu said. "It's another to continually harp defend his title against Tony Alongi. athletes he lectures and tours around 31 wins (17 by knockout), 14 losses and ally lost the long bout. After watch- on the name for selling and promoting Wepner retired from the sport of the world spreading his expertise on two draws. Bess' Goal Lifts HU to Victory BY EDWARD HILL JR. Adelphi, which held a 7-3 Special to the Hilltop advantage in shots on goal, had an opportunity to tie the game snuffed out by a brilliant save Garden City, N.Y., Oct. 9, by Howard goal keeper Jason 2004-Jonnie Bess scored the Williams, who finished with game-winning goal in the s?th seven saves. minute to lift Howard to a 1-0 Howard will look to con win over Adelphi University in tinue its winning ways when the Atlantic Soccer Conference it travels to Harrisonburg, Va. (ASC) opener for both teams. to take on the Dukes of James Bess, a freshman and the Madison, October 15 at 3 p.m. tea1n leader in scoring, convert ed his third goal of the season Howard University (2-5-2, 1-0 after getting a pass from Brian in the ASC) o o Woodward. 1 The Bison (2-5-2, 1-0 in the Adelphi (3-6-0, 0-1 in the ASC) ASC) had other chances to score 0 0 0 This past Friday, Lisa Leslie of the Los Angeles Sparks Patriots receiver David Patten extends for a touchdown but were turned away by the GOALS: HU: Bess, sih minute was presented with the trophy for the 2004 WNBA Most pass in front of Dolphins cornerback Sam Madison. The • Panthers (3-6-0, 0-1 in the ASC) ASSISTS: HU:Woodward Valuable Player Award. Patriots broke the NFL record Sunday with their 19 game who stayed close. SAVES: HU: 7; A: 2' win streak. Chicago Bulls Legend Pippen Bids Farewell to the NBA BY COURTNEY EILAND game while I'm still able to," Pippen Trailblazers the following season. After greats who made up the 1992 Dream conclusion of his 17-year career, Pippen Hilltop Staff Writer stated.Pippen was originally drafted four seasons with Portland, Pippen Team at the Barcelona Olyn1pics. has played in 1,178 games while averag fifth overall in the 1987 NBA draft by became a free agent in 2003 and decid In 1996, Pippen was selected as ing 16.1 points per game, 6-4 rebounds After a 17-year career span in the the Seattle Supersonics. On that same ed to go back to the city where he one of the 50 greatest players in NBA per game, along with 5.2 assists per NBA, Scottie Pippen has finally decided day his draft rights were traded to the started his career. history. Upon his retirement, it is prob game and i.96 steals per game to call it quits. The 39-year-old shoot Chicago Bulls in exchange for Olden Bulls Executive Vice President able that Pippen 'vill have his #33 Bulls ing guard announced his retirement Polynice. In his first 11 years with the of Basketball Operations Jim Paxson jersey hung in the United last Tuesday after a memorable career Chicago Bulls, he made countless con stated in an interview \vith NBA.com, Center. He is also expect- that included seven All-Star appear tributions in helping his team ''Vin six "When we brought him back last year, ed to be inducted into the ances and six NBA championship rings. NBA championship trophies while I knew it was the right thing to do. He Basketball Hall of Fame. Even with his retirement, Pippen is still playing in the shadow of NBA great, belonged in a Chicago Bulls uniform, no When asked how he guaranteed the $5-4 million left on his Michael Jordan. matter the fact that he went a couple ·of would like to be remem contract for the.upcoming season. Often known as "Jordan's sidekick," other places in between. I think that it's bered, Pippen stated, "I think At a press conference last week, Pippen brought this theory to an end by important that we recognize the guys the way I live my life and the Pippen stated that he has had thoughts simply saying that Jordan had not won who have meant so much to the organi way that I played the game, about retiring ever since last season any championship trophies without zation and Scottie has meant so much I want to be remel\Ilbered as after his prolonged knee injury. "It's him. "I've heard that numerous times. to us. We were lucky to have him in a a great teammate; one who been something that has kind of been But as I stand here and as I look back, Bulls uniform for such a long period of cared about each and every lingering I guess since last season, hav I don't think Michael had any cham time. The Chicago Bulls organization one of his teammates, who ing to go through surgery on my knee. pionship trophies without me. So that thinks the world of Scottie and he'll wanted to win, and who Trying to rehab it comes a little bit would be my answer to that question," always have a place with us." gave it his all. I think that's tougher for you. Over the years all the Pippen said at his press conference. Along 'vith his six championship [how) any of my teammates minor injuries that I've suffered, I felt In 1999, Pippen was traded to I rings, Pippen also has two Olympic gold or coaches or anyone who www.cnn.ron1 like they've taken a toll on me so maybe the Houston Rockets for a brief stint medals to add to his basketball suc had any association \vith me Scottie Pippen retires with six championship it's time for me to walk away from the before he made a stop to the Portland cess. Pippen was among one of the NBA will remember me." At the rings and seven All-Star appearances. • • ------~------ 86 auslNESS ·&TECHNOLOGY THE HILLTOP OCTOBER 12, 2004 Bizzology: New Target Strikes PG Plaza BY SHENNETH DOVE-MORSE of products for the whole family leasing out the 136,010 square Contributing Writer from electronics to housewares foot space that Target now occu Schmoozer's to dorm supplies, clothing and pies. Many students face the accessories. Man) Howard stu According to an article pub Digest dilemma of deciding where to dents shop at Target and similar lished on Business Wire when shop for their dorm room needs discount stores for accessories Target was in its planning stages A new Target, which opened on and supplies for dorm rooms last year, the new Target store BY VENUS B. TAYLOR Oct. 6, may be a solution for Buslnc & rvctmology Editor and apartments. will act as a catalyst for a $6 Howard students. Junior speech communi million mall renovation, which The Target, which is located Career Fairs, informa cation major Sueann Tannis is includes new flooring, lighting at Prince George's Plaza Mall in tion st•ssions nnd interviews. looking forward to shopping at and upgraded amenities. The Hyattsville, Md., is accessible to These wonderful events Target because of its location. company is currently forecast Howard University students by all mark the beginning of "I hate going all the way to ing a 12 percent return on its the Metrorail on the Green line. schmoozing season- I mean Wheaton just to go to Target," overall investment of $17.2 mil This store will be replacing n'cn1iting season. Tannis said. ''I just think the lion. The mall also houses 100 the former G.C. Murphy depart As c0111panics come closer it is to Howard, the bet other stores that will benefit ment store and other temporary· on campus to look for ter." from the renovations that have replacements that resided in the bright new talent students Students are enthusiastic taken place at the mall. .\tark"' lfa~lhn1• , ·\C.1ff 11.otus:r•pht'f° space. Target will be joining two bccomC' hun ry for jobs and that the Target store is going to .. Aside from providing son1e New Target Store in Prince Georges Plaza offers convenience department stores, Hecht:. and internships. A lot of resu be easy to access on the ~1'etro. where to shop, I think the new to Howard students. J.C. Penney, which serve as the mes and business cards are The Pennsylvania Real Target will supply new employ major Isoke Nimmons. anchor stores for this mall. other people in Prince George's exchanged, and the corpo Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) ment opportunities for high Count)· community,., stated The location of the store Target provides a wide array rate sclnnoozing begins. was the company responsible for school and college students and junior broadcast journalism See TARGET, News 87 School of Business stu dcnts are taught how to schmooze properly from Day One, but to the rest of us lost Minimum Wage May Alum Kleans Georgia souls, here are a few tips, • compliments of the Vault Guide to Sd1moozing: Harm Businesses Avenue for Students • Ilnvc goals bul no expectations. You should know what you want: just don't expcC't to get it from BY TOMI AKINMUSURU BY DONALD MCZEAL service at an economic advantage that Hilltop Staff Writer Contributing Writer any pl'rson in particular. benefits all students. Long-li1ne custom • Be curious and opt'n er Kenneth Ward agrees. Many remember the top-rated sit to new people. Get rid of the "I am always pleased with the services com, The Jpffersons, on which actor menl<1l barriers that keep The United States Senate may vote and professionalism of the staff," Ward you from approaching peo to raise the federal minimum wage from Sherman I lemsley portrayed thriving said. "I find that the employees are ple of differcnt ages, back $s.1s to $7.00 by the year 2006. businessman George Jefferson. This always African-American and beyond grounds, and hairstyles. According to www.blackcollegeview. man, though short-tempered, had a the cleaning of clothes there is always an • Be interestcd in com, there are some that view the pro keen-enough entrepreneurial spirit to intellectual conversation." posal as a way to decrease the discrimi successfully run and operate seven dry e' erybod\. The sincerity of Mr. Skinner accredits Booker T. your interest will attract oth nation women and minorities encounter cleaning stores. Though he does not pos Washington with changing his politics ers to you. in salary distribution. However, the' pos sess the same temperament as Jefferson, on Black business. • K ep in touch and sible jump may be very bad for small Howard alum Sinclair Skinner reflects ··He was very progressive and believed kc p tn t'rc tin people businesses, especially minority-owned the same dri\'e and ambition as his TV that we should develop a trade," Skinner in )Our life Met:ting and businesses. land counterpart. said. "Places like Susan Fashion ma) Skinner, a i996 graduate of Howard schn1oozin peopl~ 1i:. only Skinner also encourages young Blacks in the first step. To keep the have some problems with the increase University's School of Engineering, the Howard community to make them process going. and to meet in minimum wage, especially since they strives to uplift the Howard commu selves useful and to be better examples. even more people. make primarily hire Howard students," said nity by giving \Vashington, D.C. youth, His advice to Blacks is to read books by sophomore japanese major Marisha and Howard University students, Washington, such as "The New Negro" sure you keep in touch in a port their family will have a lot more to Melson. "They'll probably have to down employment opportunities. Skinner and Character Building. timely and consistent way. bring home," size." also serves as Advisory Neighborhood "We appreciate Mr. Skinner and the The titnc you spend calling, Although the proposal to raisl! the When small businesses have to Commissioner for Ward 1B of the District employment opportunities," said sopho writing, and e-mailing \\ill federal minimum wage seems like a great downsize the individual jobs carry more of Columbia. His business, Georgia more allied health sciences major Chanel be returned to you tenfold in idea, many students see it as a potential responsibility. In small stores, there Avenue K)eaners, offers a variety of Coleman. Skinner also employs Howard schn1C>o1ing fon and cffec problem. might be a lack of security which means services that makes a ditference in the University sophomore 1.lyren Gaines. theness. "As possible employees, it might that the product is at risk. Howard community. Howard University School of Business Now, for those readers hurt the student population looking for "In my experience, salary increases "There was no local cleaners offering professors offer different advice than who don't like to sclnnooze, jobs," said junior biology major Kasey mean that the quality of the product goes many services to the community before Skinner in reference to Blacks inter or don't think that scl11nooz Joyner. "Last summer, jobs were virtu down," said junior health management Mr. Skinner opened hie: doors five years ested in becoming business owners. ing is for the1n, there's hopc. ally nonexistent.·· major Candice Hunter. "However, with ago," said Julia Hooks, 60-year resi Department of f.larketing Professor Online resources are an Junior biology major Antoinette a potentially smaller number of employ dent of D.C. and friend of the store. She Richard Roundtree believes that blacks easy wn) to make connec Johnson agreed that the proposal might ees, business would have to make their explains that dry cleaning has changed, should be thoroughly prepared for the tions without having to get not be good for everyone. in someone's face and paint product more appealing in order to bring adding that things were not as expensive in more money." "It's really going to hurt employers as they are now. Skinner offers a good See KLEANERS, News 88 on a smile. Vault also offers in the end," Johnson said. "Businesses some choices for African Not all areas of businesses will be severely affected by the ·wage hike. might have to shut down, and even more American onlmc-sch rnooz so, our generation of business owners ing: \Vashington state and 1\1 assach usetL<> ha\'e their minimum wage already set at $6 2. will hnve a harder ti111e u1aking budgets • Black Enterprise and starting busin.,sses. ~ Cwww.blnekcnterprise.com) and $6.75, respectively. Restaurants do not have as big of a problem with the According to Blackcollegeview.com, • Black Planet (www. the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and bla<'kplmwt.c:om) minimum wage jump. Workers who earn tips have their base rate at $2.13 because the National Federation of Independent • E\l'rythmg B)a('k Business Owners oppose the legislation ( WWW.L'\"CI)'lhingblat'k.<'om) their tips should accumulate more than the $s.15 wage. Most waiters and wait arguing, "It will cause an increase in the • National Ula('k l\1BA cost of doing business and ultimately Assotiation (www.nbmha. resses make more than minimum wage \vith their tips alone. However, the base affect the consumer." IS orr,) Hunter agrees \vith their senti Now don't gel me wrong, rate will have to increase to about $4.00. Also, raising minimum wage \viii make ments. thesc tips arc not a full-proof "l specially since we are coming \\ay to land n job. Meeting it harder for restaurants to have large staffs during times when there are train off of war times, mone) issues are 'ery thl' righ~ people is efft'ctive touchy," llunter said. "It looks like it only if backed by strong cre ing periods for new members. "I think that the wage increase \viii would be a good idea but I think that it dentials and a sincere desire 'vill do more harm than ~ood." for that particular job or be great for the people who work mini internship. So, before put mum wage jobs," said sophomore psy \1•~• (~I m·\c:rt r t'ttt 10 lAlitor ting )Our all into meeting chology major Stephanie Hicks. "People • who work minimum wage jobs to sup- Howard alum Sinclair Skinner offers dry cleaning services to students at tons of potential employers, affordable rates. take the time to truly find yourself. Figure out what • truh make<> ) ou happy: i sometlung thnt you would Investment of the Week: Good Credit • not min I . - OCTOBER 12, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWS 87 Target Opens on HU Grad Mixes Biz, Politics Want to write, KLEANERS, from Biz & Tech B7 Destined to uplift and tailoring, special catering for Metro Route empower D.C. residents the deceased, and a student for Business business world. in the con11nunity, as discount prograJ11 at the TARGET, from Biz & Tech B6 national retailer base. Not only "The key to entre ANC Commissioner for Ward two locations, 2626 Georgia & Technol will Target help attract addi preneurship is knowledge 1B, Skinner is responsible Avenue, Northwest (locat seems to be a factor in whether tional leading national retail acquisition, a combination of for forwarding residential ed directly across from the students like junior psychology ers to Prince George's Plaza, we formal education and street complaints, fro1n noise vio School of Business) and 3106 ogy? major Rhonicia Douglas plan to anticipate it will significantly savvy," Roundtree said. lations to parking issues, to Georgia Avenue, Northwest. patronize the store. boost customer traffic and sales, Department of Information the city council or an adn1in Store hours are Monday Come to the "There are not many currently trending at just below Systems Professor Daniel istrative agency. Mr. Skinner through Friday from ?:30 Targets, Wal-Marts or K-Marts $400 per square foot and nearly Owunwanne also emphasiz has successfully maintained a.rn. to 7 p.m. and Saturday Budget Meet in the vicinity or within Metro 12 million visitors per year." es the importance of becom the position for nearly six from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. distance," Douglas said. "Stores Students from the Prince ing an educated business years. such as these are in high demand George county area, such as person. In addition to maintaining ing Tuesdays when it comes to college stu junior biology major Claudia "There is less competi his ANC post, Skinner has dents." White, would know best whether · tion in the education world also taken the time out to at 7 p.m. on. There are high hopei. for the adding this store to the mall was than in the business world," become educated on entre success of the new store. "Target a wise move. Owunwanne said. preneurship and built a busi the Plaza Lev-I, promises to be a valuable asset "I am from the Prince These are factors ness that benefits Howard to Prince George's Plaza," said George's county area and I know Roundtree and Owunwanne University and the surround Joseph Coradino, executive what used to be at that mall," both encourage Blacks to ing community. el of the West vice-president of PREIT's Retail White said. "It's a good invest think about before simply Georgia Avenue Kleaners Division. "This quality addi ment to the mall and the sur learning a trade and leaping offers dry cleaning, emergen Towers. tion is in line with the compa rounding community." into the world of business. cy cleaning, pre-paid laun ny's objective of expanding our dry services, tuxedo rentals, • , • I ' - I • • ' \ • .• f • • • 1 • • ' I .I ' I .. 88 EDITORIALS THE HILLTOP OCTOBER 12, 2004 THE HILLTOP RUTH L. TISDALE, Editor-in-Chief RHASHEEMAA. SWEETING BERNARD "POET" MURRAY Managing Editor Managing Editor ARION JAMERSON Deputy Managing Editor NAKISHA WILLIAMS, Editorials & Perspectives Editor The Big Payback? t Hampton University's the Script! After the staff put in the administration is doing their newspaper, The Hampton hard work and time to publish journalism students a great dis Script, has taken more than its their first issue on September service by continuing to censor fair share of beatings lately and 29, they were told that the issue their paper. The first amend even though we have a long wouldn't run because they didn't ment grants us all the right to standing rivalry with the fake have an editorial adviser. free speech and this is a right HU, as fellow aspiring journal We think that this is a very that journalists especially hold ists, we can't help but dear. be outraged with the ' Being censored changes that they are • • by a power figure does having go through! Our View: not allow the expres Last year, the staff While their administration con- sion of true journal at the Script made ism. The administra the executive decision tinues to censor the Script, we tion is not allowing to print a letter from applaud the stafffor continuing their students room their school's presi to grow into the best dent on the inside of to hang in their and fight for their journalists that they the paper, rather than can be and they are on the cover like their paper. not preparing them president wanted. for the real world. This decision caused Recently, the their president to seize an entire weak reason for not allow Script was given three advisers press run of the paper and the ing them to print. Surely the so their first issue will go to ordeal, which garnered nation administration had ample time print tomorrow. We truly hope al attention, called to question to find an adviser and if they this is the end of the saga for the credibility of Hampton's didn't they could've had some the Script! We would like to Journalism program and even one sit in until they found a per extend our best wishes for the caused some sponsors to pull manent adviser. We think that school year and hope that they their funding from the school. the administration is just trying continue to fight for their rights CDs: They're Not Only Even after the fallout of last to get back at the students for as journalists. year, the administration had what happened last year. For Your Stereo the audacity to further censor No matter what the reason, How often do you hear such a high value on materialis throw a few simple hints of this story? Your friend, who tic things. advice. All we're trying to say is is attending Howard on loans, We come from a generation students should rea1ly look for gets a refund check because his that glorifies having hundred wise ways to spend their money, THE HILLTOP or her loan money superseded thousand dollar rims and iced and investment just happens to the amount of money it costs out grills but looking like you be one of the wisest ways to for tuition. How many times have money and actually having spend. The Nation's Largest Black Collegiate Newspaper have you heard this phrase it are two different things. And The University offers entre "My refund check is preneurial classes Ruth L. Tisdale here! Time to go get and other classes that car/Homecoming Our View: that can teach stu E~itor-In-Chief outfits/Spring Break Student should seek to learn the dents how to use Rhasheema A. Sweeting Bernard ''Poet" Murray package" (take your their money to make Managing Editor pick of materialistic power of investment in order to money, but more Managing Editor indulgence). gain financial security for the than relying on the Arion Jamerson Because many of us school, students Deputy Managing Editor have never had to man- fature. should take a proac age our finances on our tive role in learning own, some of us simply the ins and outs of Shara D. Taylor Stacey Gates Melanie R. Holmes do not know how. The lack while a CD may have been what making their money grow like Campus & Online Editor Copy Chief Campus Editor of financial knowledge often fed you the ridiculous notions it's coming from a tree. results in poor money-mak of being "hood rich," many of Keith LainJf Joycelyn Peyton Charreah Jackson As cute as it is to dream Life & Style E itor Asst. Campus Editor ing decisions, like squandering us need to learn about the other about being the next rapper, Kiristin Reid loan money (money in which CD-a certificate of deposit model, actress, or star athlete Kevin Harris Fawn Robinson Erica Williams you already owe and are already and other investment means for making millions of dollars a Nation & World Shanelle Swinton Life & Style Editor going to have to pay interest that matter. year, the reality of the situation Editor Christopher A. Wall on) on material things that only We could try to tackle the Copy Editors Jameelah Broughton is that many of us are going Maxine Moffet Asst. Life and Style Editor "depreciate in value. It. doesn't huge issue of money:manage to have to work hard for the Asst. Nation & World help that our generation places ment and the likes, instead we'll money. Editor Alvedo Alexander Zachary Kenworthy Tia Goodson Sports Editor Venus B. Taylor Marlene Hawthrone Business & Technology Mark King Tori Scarborough Gang Act Won't Fix Problems Editor Photographers Graduate Editor Over the years, there has paying for their crimes, but this ment. As much as law officials Ashley Ross Nakisha Williams Sports Editor Chervickia Thomas Editorials & Perspectives Editor been much controversy and dis bill does not sit well with us. stereotype, we can foresee the Business Manager cussion about street gangs and This seems to open up the door day when this law is abused. Robin Davis Maya Gilliam the violence that they incite. for prosecutors and other law We just do not see this law Metro Editor Morgan Scott Senior Photo Editor The latest attempt to tackle officials to peg these harsher being the solution to a deep Asst. Business Manager the issue is the Criminal Street crimes on those who may not rooted problem. Instead of pro Joi Gilliam Jordan Colbert As.5t. Metro Editor Asst. Photo Editor Gang Abatement Act of 2004. deserve them. What if someone viding a law that can be mis Tiffani Turner Brought forth by Sen. accidentally gets caught up in a used, we think that the Senator Maiya Norton Advertising Manager Co?fu Thomas Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), this group of people that were com should push for funding for pro Editorials & Perspectives Il ustrator recent stab at ceasing gang mitting a crime? grams for these gangs. Federal Editor Denice Pigott violence may allow for heavier Not only will they take the funding for anti-gang programs Ibn T. A. Mutakabbir Advertising Solicitor prosecution of those has been dropped Paginator accused of being affili- 67 percent in three Sonja Sims ated with a gang. Our View: years. When these Office Manager Currently, the Instead of always looking for programs exist, they legal definition of a help. street gang is three or negative ways to fix a problem, Last April, four of more people's coop Los Angeles' housing eration to commit two legislators need to start looking projects signed a truce or more gang crimes. for more positive solutions. and according to the Under the proposed LAPD, the amount of bill, those who fit this gang related deaths description will have has decreased over 50 to face stiffer penal- percent since. ties. Those involved in Legislators need the recruitment of gang mem fall for the crime, they could to look more to positive answers bers will face up to 10 years in potentially get life or even worse, to our nation's problems before jail, those who commit two or death, because law officials being so quick to slap faulty more crimes with ..1 gang can wanted to prescribe the label laws on the problems, which receive 30 years, and those who "street gang" onto the situation ultimately sends mass amounts commit n1urder can be given and this law would allow people of people to jail. life or the death penc.lty. with the title "street gang" on We are all for criminals them to endure harsher punish- ___.. - - ·- - . . - . OCTOBER 12, 2004 • THE HILLTOP PERSPECTIVES 8 9 ' The Truth About the Truth Campaign Love is Always MORGAN JOHNSON tion of more nicotine. Seventy percent of smokers want to quit Cigarettes kill people. This is a fact. but can't. Only three percent ·Beautiful Many people know this and choose to succeed in quitting. There are smoke anyway. Why? Because it's 599 additives in cigarettes and DAVID GANTI beautiful are inevitably those marketed as a rolled up piece of paper the companies are not required where gays are valued. Show What a shame to read me a basket case: nation and that's a casual drug, like alcohol. It by law to list them. Cigarettes 1 nlakcs you relaxed and its legal so it can't kill more than AIDS, murder, ' about the Nigerian sports offi I will show )ou one that is be suicide, fires, alcohol and all . cials who think that braids rackL·d with homuphobio. harmful right? Wrong. illegal drugs combined and it is and locks "pron1ote a hon10- It is not acceptance of gays If you watch TV you've seen an the leading preventable cause sexual lifestyle." Of course that was inlrodun· AIYl'NAH D. FORD are a few tips to ensure that you home and it can evoke a lot of rect. remain a student at HU and not bitter feelings when you slander While these pointers may Since the time you have a patient at HUH. il. Again lhis is where having seem ridiculous, we live in a arrived at Howard you have Keep your hood t o your a native as a friend can help. ridiculous society. You should been told it is the "Capstone", self. You may have been the Ask the1n, most likely what you be willing to do whatever you the "Hilltop" and the "Mecca" hardest one on your block but heard isn't true anyway. can to make sure you stay safe. (dramatic music plays in back this is not your block! Gu ys do hit girls. Your While I have told you son1e of ground). But the District of If you do not kno' v the 1nother probably told you that the things I know, the reality is Columbia has a few nick str eet , do not \ Valk d o\.vn it. any man will not hit a girl, here you still have so much to learn. names of its own, please allow Everyone knows that tourists that Is true, a man will fight her. me to share them. Along with like to sightsee, but the back It's a harsh reality but it is real. "Chocolate City," D.C. can also roads of the District are not the Ladies, do not flirt 'vith these be referred to as the "ghetto", best place to do so, especially guys, when a car stops keep the "slums", the "projects" or at night. Don't go out alone at going, watch your tone, please, the "hood." While I love my night! Surely you've heard the and sip but stay sober. Please send 500 hometown, the reality is D.C. stories about people getting Resp ect the rainbo\v. word perspectives is a very dangerous, deadly and robbed. 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