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,------:1 11e 80, No. 23 Serving the Howard University community since 1924 March 14, 1997 l] ·s Week's I,,' ighlights:. s, 'We shall not be moved!' a ti e CAMPUS Fine Arts-demands met, factions develop over issues ,i 1 accurate and very solid proposal. Muhammad said Swygen used League, 100k over the microphone TV camera crews cro\\ded around V By Reglnold Royston and Ta-Nehlsl Coates We e3me and pul 1ogc1hcr a very his skills as a lawyer in an auempl sys1cm. lhc building. Studen1s compiled a ) Hilltop Staff Writers solid proposal and pul ii into 10 fool the pro1cs1ers. "On 1he i§ue As the Presidenl auempted 10 exil list of "consolida1ed demands"' 1ha1 I wriling and he [Swygen] had to of the studcms being expelled he 1he stage, a group of studenls met included an emergency meeting A, a result of more 1han 30 hours accept ii for whal ii was. 1lhink lhat said 1hcy may not be expelled. He him a1 1hc stairs. Approxima1ely with Washington. D.C .• area of ncgo1ia1ions wi1h student was where we success," said junior said they may get suspension or !SO students 1hen pursued Swygert 1rustecs, a new free-speech policy, rcpresenta1ives. Prcsidenl fl. film major Charisse Lamben. proba1ion. Those issues arc one of into 1he "A" building, flooding the an immediale hall 10 lhe merger, Pairick Swygert agreed 10 allow Lamber! helped organize lhe a perfccl lawyer who speaks bul stairwells and lobby, where 1hey and a formal apology from s1udcn1s pro1esting the college demonstration during lasl week"s pu1s no1hing in writing. He said of decided 10 remain until they Presidem Swygerl. l mergers of Fine Arts and Arts and Charter Day. my situation tha1 I was guilty unlit received a mce1ing and formal The demands were prescn1cd by 1man to Woman Sciences 10 send 1wo student Some s1udcn1s, however. were nol proven innoccn1." apology from Swygen. HUSA President Jacques, Vice as pleased. Muhammad has been The pro1es1 began Tuesday aflcr The group demanded a mcc1ing President Jania Rich:,rdson, nferencc 1nakes Swygen walked ou1 of aual wa)' to HU. a heated Town Ha II Mcc1ing regarding 1hc A2. S1ra1egic Framework for Ac1ion on 1\1csday afternoon where l\lPUS PLUS students rushed the stage and 100k over 1hc P.A. sys1cm. The meeting broke into a frenzy afler Alturrick Kenney, one of the sludents under invcs1iga1ion for the disrup1ion of the
Ph I by~ d w Black/Jewish rela1ions Co111el West Kamilah Forbes a Junior ma)orlng In theater arts sp~:ks at the -j-0::;'"' class formaucd by the Suzette Gunn, drama ma)or, speaks to students after they departed Meeting on Tuesday. ' An Ii- Dcfama1 ion Cramton Auditorium . .lhers Sunday reprcsentntivcs to an 1\pril 18 b a n n e d wilh Swygert and Undcrgraduale Trustee Shawn ·ing inspiration. Board ol Trustees meeting. from the resolved 10 stay Jones and Fine Arts rcprescnrntives But 01her issues contributing to camp u s 1hc nigh1 on the Chad Bozeman and .Oarnesc Al the Tuesday takeover of 1he for hi s first floor of Daniels along wi1h a teller and Mordecai Wynn Johnson a 11 e g c d building until alterna1c proposal lo Swygerl on AdminiMra1ion building remained role in lhe 1hcir concerns Wednesday. LOCAL unresolved. Chief among 1hose was Ch a r1 er were addressed. The proposal ou1Iined a new way 1he fo1e of former s1uden1 David D a y Meanwhile, of funding Fine Aris. while 1he • T-shirt shop is Muhammad and six s1uden1s who P r o I es I s1udents who amended demands also included bing Chocolate disrup1ed a Black-Jewish rela1ions and his could no1 prolest requesl.s 1ha1 a ban on Muhammad, clnss lasl week. a I I e g c d inside stayed the a former llU ,1udcnt and n1inis1cr City. Studcnls were generally pleased role in the night oo the of 1he campus Na1ion of Islam and felt that agreement between disruption ;,,L_•li(~ building's fron1 mosque, be lifted and the s1udcnts A6. the s1udent representalives and of a s1eps. who participated in a demonstration President Swygert indicated 8 I a ck· ~~~.., By Tuesday in 1he Black-Jewish rcla1ions class SUCCC.<.\. J c w i s h ...,__...._ :::;..------..IL-- nigh1 more 1han nol be expelled. "I 1hink we achieved some rela1ionsstudents listen to soothing music Tuesday night as they camped out onSOO sympathizers "The Slratcgic FramC\\ork praises class. the steps of the Administration building In 35-dcgree weather. and specta1ors and \.\TIONAL successes ... I 1hough1 ii was an Please see tAKEOVER, A2. .\ACP calls for otel boycott. A7. Panels put Fran1ew:ork into action work in a forma l proposal 10 President "One thing s1uden1s voiced was concern hopes the comrnillee will crca1e "a center of By Valyncla Saunders Hilltop Slaff Writer Swygert. over 1heir idcn1i1y and degrees, bul we won't African-American hcri1agc and cuhure lhal "Adminis1ra1ors of Fine Arts responded to have 1ha1 problem," Morgan said. is self•dcfining. We hope 1hat sooner or laicr \TmNI\.TIONAL A heavy load has been placed on the shou 1- the presidcn1's Slrategic Framework, and we All panels are said 10 have prcscn1cd a pre we will have a national presence." dcrs of the members of the Stralegic Frame poinlcd ou1 all 1he problems and made many liminary rcporl 10 1he president and provost In the place of 1he Miner Building. once lhe dBCU's learn to work for Action implementaiion panel as 1hc recommendations," Coleman said. "We were 1his week. training facilily of 1hc Districl's Black lcach fa1c of Howard Univcrsi1y rests in i1s hands. againsl 1hc merger because we fell 1hat ii "We've spen1a considerable amoun1 of lime ers. lhc nC\v cenlcr will con1ain performance Jen international Five panels and a steering commiuec have would li1iga1e professional course work. I on lhis," said Don Coleman, 1he Engineering, facili1ies, s1udio space and 1he Moorland been formed by Presidenl H. Patrick Swygen guess that's one of 1he reasons he included us. Archi1ec1ure, and Compu1er Sciences chair Spingarn Research Center. curriculum. and the Board ofTrus1ecs 10 execu1c changes When he selcc1cd me. he knew my views man. "We've come up wi1h the best possible A steering committee composed of facuhy AS. ranging from the college mergers 10 a 11ni before." arrangement given 1hc resources and lime and s1udcnts from various depar1mcnts and vcrsi1y core curriculum. Anthony Santaga1i. Fine Art, Studcm Coun available to us." colleges was formed to oversee all panels. Floyd Coleman, chairman for 1hc Fine Arts cil presiden1, is 1he s1udent n:prescniativc for School of Communications Associa1c Dean HUSA Presidenl Vincent Jacques. a steer and Ans and Sciences merger, said his com the Fine Ans and Arts and Sciences merger. David Woods siis on the panel responsible for ing commiucc member, said commitlee mince and subcomminccs are working "on Oul of a subgroup of four and one of 1wo providing a universi1ywide core curriculum. chairs were brought logcthcr 10 discuss PULSE the i'>sues and problems of the mergers." s1udcn1 representatives. San1agati said he has Woods said 1ha1 while the panel has 001 Howard's current program, and !hose offered Discussing by-laws, promotions. appoinl been able 10 effectively voice his concerns "developed a specific recommendation," by 01her ins1itu1ions. ~ 11udent looks to ments. tenure, students, administralion and and offer suggcs1ions. members arc 1rying 10 devise a curriculum •11 provides for a cross scc1ion of input and ~wood after film research progrnm devclopmenl, the commi1- "I feel 1hat the implcmen1a1ion panel is 1ha1 meets the different needs of 1bc Siu• ideas from facuhy, administr:11ors and stu 1ec unils arc said 10 be working almos1 on a addressing the majori1y of 1hc studen1 con dents. dents," Jacques said. "It', the bcsl way for all debut. wce,kly basis 10 do whal Coleman said will cerns, bu1 I feel students should have been "Specifically, inpul from communicalions affccled parties 10 be included in the imple "give the Universily a different face." involved in 1hc fundamcmal deciding of 1he stresses 1he imponance of good communi mentation procc! By Valyncia Saunders cation and thought the plan was the respon~s given by Swygert, I lilltop Staff Writer simply a rumor. the President tried to rea"ure stu "Maybe you read a different new, dents of his aims. What began as a meeting to discuss paper than I do that comes out e, ery ··we·ve not recommended the drop President H. Patrick Swygert ·s Friday on this campus. Are you ping ol any program,. The idea of Strategic Framework for Action, telling me that December 1996 was Howard remainin1 the same and di~integmted into a shouting match the first time you ns a student leader doing nothing 1s unacceptable. bet-.een Swygert and students. heard about this merger?"' There's a point where I can·1 make They were irate over his refusal to The subject of the Framework wa.\ you understand;' he said. address specific concerns concern pushed to the forefront last weel.. Undergraduate Trustee Shawn ing the planned merger of the Col when students interrupted Charter Jone• addressed the audience, say lege of Fine Arts and College of Day ceremonies protesting the ing that "hile the Board of11-ustecs Arts and Sciences. merging of the College of Fine Arts announced it had voted unani It all ~nded dramatically, however, and the College of Arts and Sci mously in their approval of the after Swygert walked out the Town ences. Framework. Jones and others were PIIOIOl)fl'IO: Hall Meeting Tuesday afternoon in The president used the Town Ilall not fully prepared to mnl..c a deci A group of students spent the night In the "/It bulldlng Tuesday night, waiting for Preslderill Cr:1mton Auditorium, when stu Meeting to farther explain reasons sion in September and thus Swygert to talk with them. dents rushed the stage and took behind the merger, saying the cur abMained from voting. Takeover, From Al Muhammad'~ faction said there wa~nop. over the P.A. system demanding rent plan was in accordance with Jones. who is currently running for Swygert would make good on his promi~ the President address the recent the long-term goals of the Univer re~lection. announced she will call the legacy of Phyhc,a Rashad. Debbie Allen while u mend the AOL protesters not be e,pelltd campus ban of David Muhammad, sity. for a reopening of the approval of proposes a plan to destroy the venue by which their cre dent,· ultimate demand, will be met. a former HU student and campus "Most of what we do is not mea Swygert\ plan at the next board ativity was nurtured·· the feller read. ··At this point I think the ,tudenllt offi:tt spokesman for the Nation of Islam. sured in dollars and cents. Very lit meeting to discuss specific issues of But after results of the negotiations between Swygert to pull out and come together and all0" tit During most of the event, Mudents the Framework such as the merger. tle we do can be measured in that and student leaden. were announced, the group split students to do what they need 10 do." <3id complained that they had not been sense," Swygert said. '1\vo years "Quite frankly. I'm very dis:1p into two factions: one group wanting to continue block Su1e1tc Gunn, one of the protest leader-.. properly informed of the implica ago, folks were walking about this pointed." Swygert sttid and sug ing the " A·· building and another willing to present their Of Muhammad, Gunn said. Tm ' tf'f tions of Framework and allowed campus fearful .. . Congress would gested her comments "ere better grievances only wilh the merger of Fine Arts at next about the brother ... however th~t\ nee 111 sufficient time to respond, though take away our stipend.'. suited to an election speakout month·, Board ofTt-u,tec, meeting. to address because I don't know the mtn· Swygert claimed copies of the plan In 1995, Congress moved to redis Jones allegations come as Board Students who met with Swygert said he responded it. I agree with most of the stntemenhhe had been sent to students and alum tribute Howard's annual $200 mi l member Phylicia Ra!>had wns quot favorably 10 the reque,t nnd agreed 10 allow two stu he·, a positive person. he·s very ~\ttJIUl! ni. lion stipend among the nation's ed in a March 9 80!,to11 Globe arti dents to bring the concerns surrounding the merger to rights just like everybody else. but I can) "Yours is the second reference to the other historically Black colleges cle. the next scheduled Board of Trustee, meet mg, April because that is reall)' not my iS\ue:· notion that information was not and universities. This move, which "I have talked to these people (the 18. Al~o a bone of contention wa.~ the M gotten to you:· said Swygert in power.; that be at Howard] and it's ultimately was defeated. would Swygert aho said he would recommend that the stu that the protest would not ha, e occurm! 1! response 10 a question by Jeanene have significantly crippled like talking to that wall right there dents who barged into the class be given a warnmg or ney"s direct challenge of the PresidenL 1 Johnson, Arts and Sciences Stu Howard's operations, according to ... They look at me and they say probation rather than expulsion, but this would be wns going to happen regardless. I thin!.~ dent Council President, who administrators. 'Uh-huh' and then they go ahead decided by a disciplinary board hearing. thing off wa, the protest th at the studenb claimed she never received notifi- As students became frustrated with and do what they do whnt they do:· But Swygert did not agree to lift the bar on \ Last ,,l·ek's Th,• Ifii/top llomccoming story said the steering committee h ad a on, eanung 75,000. T hal ligurc is incorrect. Instead. Homecoming raised a I .J5,lXJO; $ I 5,()()(1 went Ill the Miss and Mr. llm.,~ml budgets and lhe remaining r ills, Mipcnds and the trl·asttr) fo1 n~\t year\ ~lc.:ring committee. Photo by Pedro de WetM/r TJu• llilltop n:gn:ts th~ error. President H. Patrick Swygert addressed s tudents' concerns about the college mergers at a Town Hall Meeting. He eve ntuany walked out of the forum. . I''•1997 THE HILLTOP A3 , F ·vest delivers message of unity Yalyncla Saunders courag, 10 be," We,1 said. "Any1imc · hop S1a1T Wriler you get a h;11ed people 10 love . 1he} arc empowered. I am a living , Rani.in Chapel ovcr c~amp1c:· 'ICb} a, hundred, of pco• We,1 has found power 1hrough Jed 11, pc\\ sand ba,emelll education, Having gradua1cd in ' Comel We;.i. honored 1hree year, wi1h honors from Har ~ profc,;.or vard and received his ma\lers , keep 1hi, 1radi1ion ot degree and Ph.D. from Prince1on. J\C. or "ill "c ,1u111t,Jc 1he doc1or of Afro-American ,1ud ~N a,l.cd, .1, more 1h,in ie, and philo,oph) ha, "ri11cn r;. li,1cncd inlcllllv hook, ... uch :.1""' ··R,1cc: ~t,,ucr, .. e · l Rcligmu, hnph""' wluch s1><:aks to hi, experience and 1- . llal'\ard gr.1du.11c ,tnd that of Black people ,poke aboul the need tor "My profession is ,omcthing 10 ·e ,uuggk ,n the fight for u,c for my calling:· Wc,1 ,aid. r. Id cqualit} tor African "We ·re all here 10 do some1hing." s. That "something" i, whal Wc,1 (. 10 Blacl. leaders and ,aid need, 10 be uncovered by each J. of1hc pa,1 a, "a, ar1el} individual. Bui Wc\l believe, 1he ·d :nl \\Orld "ind, and nc,\ generations aren't :t\\arc of lo ~N -.:i1d ... mere·, jXl\\er 1he n;11urc ol 1hc ,trugglc of Black 1- i iou di~• deep enough:· ancc,tur, and 1ha1 ynulh mu,1 be ,mrcJ lh< 1-11,KI. com mu reminded 1,1 prc,cnt furlher cri,i,. • ,wte of emergent) West ,,11(1 ;1 l'Onncc1ion must he Photo by Belinda Vickerson ~ \lid mack H1Ulh IOdJ) made from "!he Ii, ing to the dead . Cornel West, noted author/theologian, directs is points to the congregation of Andrew Rankin Chapel. .'-'PJIIC "hal is included the prcscn1 to 1hc pa,1. You 're going "We need ii 10 come from Howard Deirdre Kelsey. a ;.ophomore psy his1ory and fashion merchandising reshape humani1y. l"). tn need the ,1rcng1h ol your grand· Uni\ersi1y. If i1 doc\n'1 come from chology major ,aid. --11·, up 10 u, major. "One of 1he mo,1 dangerous per• £(, lo,e. and ,pirituali mo1hcr:· I loward. le1 it come from Chocol,llc no\\, 10 take hi, mcs,age and u,e ii "Black America will never make ,on, in Americ.1 is a self-loving , It ,Jcr, ol 1hc pa,1 arc In an ellort 10 mo1iva1e 1he co11- City. I larlcm. or 1hc Soulh ~ide of elfoctivelv." ii in10 1hc 2 l SI cen1ur} unlc" we sclf•respcc1ing pcri,on of African i \l1J enabled them 10 greg.11ion 1u lake action in reform love one ano1hcr ... unlc.,_, we love de,cen1." WcM ,uid. "Once you ge1 ,i. Chicago," he ,aid. "[I Ii, n;e,sagel inspired me 10 ing 1hc Blacl, communit). \\cs1 ,aid Some I loward s1uden1, said lhcy help uplift Ill) communi1y ... 10 lry oursclve, ... We" ,aid. a number of those folk 1oge1her, cc Acooragc. and the 1110,1 1hc ,1n.:ng1h ol 1h,! pa,1 mu,1 come arc willing 10 con1inue 1hc movc 10 help 1hem remember !heir rools," Toge1hcr, Wcsl emphasized 1ha1 ynu 'vc got something:· ·r- il111 11f courage. " 1hc from all O\cr the world. mcni of change in Black America. said 1\bena Lewis. a sophomore Black people from all over can ~ classy evening planned for ,. HUSA awards oward University students excellence at It Cherie Black e":cllcncc award,. the e,cning will 1hinl.. more sluden1s will uncnd."' national businc" maJor ,a), 1hc <'II S1Jlt \Vri1er lcature .1 l,ve iau band. a ,pecial In year, pa,1. individual s1udcn1 ball will be a change from her usual new ceremony guc,1 pcrfnrm:•ncc b) J ,urpri,c organiz.11ion, sponsored differeni weekend ac1ivi1ies. "'C'\cr ,, .mtcd .t br..:,1l national recording ,111i,1. a DJ. and formal evenis. Richanhon sa)., 1hc " I go lo cluh, every weekend t,al \\Cekend scene ul hors d'll\!uvrc,. Bison Ball is an a11cmp1 10 bring bccau,c I like 10 dance. hut I don ·1 B) M. Cherie Black ning the MEAC Championship inJ p.1ruc,? Have }OU According 10 l lUSA Vice Prc,i back 1ha1 1radi1ion and unite alway, like 1he atmosphere:· ,he I lilhop S1a1T Wriler and 1wo alumni awards will be one c,c11ing night 10 dcnl Jania Richardson. 1he purpose I loward ,1uden1> in an affordable ,aid, "Gelling dre;.scd up to gn 10 a prc,cmcd also. 'lOIOn) of a piaa .rnd of the ball 1, "10 provide an ine, bu1 ;.iill degnnl selling. cla.,_,> formal will be tun." .. }-(Ju •,·e H!t'll 1/w Emmy anti The -iudcm body voie, on the 1.t~l'IIUS.\ along with pensi,e. cla,,). ,emi-formal event Mario R) mer. a ,ophomore biol Tickcis for 1hc ball arc on ,ale al Grm11111yAu:artls 011 telt"l'i.\ion a,ul ac1ual award recipient,. while a aiz~II ,n, ,ul·h a, the 1ha1 \\ ill allow 1hc entire !Inward Of) major. agree, 1ha1 the b.ill is a Cramlon Audi1orium for S JO fnr 1101,· HUS.1 pr,•,,-111.1 the L\ce/ltnn· sludcm commiuec sclec1s 1he "in Dllllc \rt, and Science~ communll\ 10 panicipalc .. good,, a) to hring slUdcm, 1ogc1h ,1udenh and $20 for non,1udent,. A Aw11r,J, at the .1/ccrn." ners of I he Spcci,1l Excellence and Cooocil I\ Ir) ing to pro "(I ll'SAI realizes thal 1t you onl) cr. ponion of 1he proceed, "111 be You\ e rc.,d 1ha1 slogan and 1hc lhc Alumni Lxcellencc awards, dt,ngc "11h 1hc Bison na,e one organization ,pon,oring "If ,1udent, 1hink ir, an e,enl tor dona1ed 10 1hc Ho\\ard Uni,ersit) many ,igns 1ha1 have been pos1cd Rcprcscn1a1i,..,,, from various slu• an even1 ,1udcnh may not go ever) bod) 001 JUSI a cenain club or Sickle Cell Foundation on behalf of all over campus. Bui whal c,acll) dent organizations and selecl 111gh1 in 1hc Black because they ·re 1101 a pan of 1ha1 group then 1he) ·11 come:· R) mer all of 1he organi,w1ion, who ,pon arc 1he Excellence Awards? adminis1ra1ors will prcsen1 1hc r Ballroom from 9:00 organization." Richardson ,aid. ,aid. "h ·., more inclu~ivc 1his way:· sor the evem. 11 USA is sponsoring the firs! ever awards for each ca1egory. Video :~ 1.m .. following 1hc "By having many spon~or, we Leslie Brockford. a senior inier- Excellence A" ards tomorrow excerpls displayed on a large video nigh1 at 6:00 p.m. in Cram1on screen for each ca1cgOr) will aid Audilorium. The ceremony is 10 the prescn1eri, in iniroducing 1hc honor I lo\\ ard Univcrsi1y sluden1s. winner:,. professor:,. facuhy and alumni who I loward alumni and singer Kenny have made posi1ive contrihulions La11imore will host the even! 10 the overall cnhancemenl of which will abo include perfor llm,ard Universily and 1he sur mance, by singer Donell Jone, :le Emphasizing Religion rounding communi1y. and The Howard University Jaa: - HUSA a,kcd the Mudent councils Ensemble. thal in c:1ch school and college 10 nom Raja Singgcrs. a junior psychol )111· in:lle 1hree current i.1uden1,. pro ogy major says 1hc awards arc good because ii gives ,1uden1~ and SIU· fcS-sors. and facuhy or s1aff in 1heir respective schools and college, facully a chance 10 be recognized. ,eed "ho 1hey fch have demonslrated "I lhink S1uden1, and facul1y feel 'the excellence and have made posi1i, e 1ha1 they arc 1101 apprecia1ed. The ajor con1ribu1ions 10 the overall award,are a good way to show that enhancement of their fields and the) arc," she ,aid. -ned s1udent life. Kim l'homas. a junior biology ·me S1uden1 nominee, must be of al major ;,.lid 1he award, will gi\ c stu lsof "' lea\! sophomor~ s1anding and have denlS ,ome1hing 10 slrive for. ,ink a GPA of 3.0 or above. "S1uden1s will work harder so has HUSA Vice Presidenl Jania 1hey c:,n be recognized and facul· thnl Richardson says 1hrough 1hc I)' and ,1aff will work harder 10 awards ceremony 1hey hope 10 prove 1hey arc one of 1hc bcs1 a1 rnny instill pride in 1he Howard Uni llownrd ... she ,aid. (en• versil) family abou1 1he contribu ·nckel~ for 1he awards ceremony ke ii lions facully. siaff. and s1udcn1s arc on ,ale at Cram1on Audi1orium ·ery- make. fro S5 for ,111den1S and SIS for Arts "We wa111 to recognize our slu• nons111den1s. A porlion of the pro dems now instead of af1er 1hcy've ceeds will be used 10 provide , but gone or nm al ;Ill;' she said. --we scholarship money for Howard want 10 give all member:, of 1he slUdents and a donalion will be \vere Pholo by pedro De Woo;er Author lyanla Vazant offers some s piritual soul to an audience at Cramton Auditorium earlier this week In celebration HU family an incen1ive 10 excel." made 10 1hc lloward Universi1y I that of Rellglous Emphasis Week. Fourieen Special Excellence Sickle Cen1cr. -son· awards including one fnr the , not Women·, Basketball 1eam for win- don·, ing.'' r1ers ,ass· nong ,r:;il)' 1ders .e- con· I 10 Pholo by Pedro de Wee,er Noted psychologist Nal'lm Akbar g reets llsteners after also s peaking during Religious Emphasis Week. A4 THE HILLTOP With these fares, your car won't have to survive a trip to New York. 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SUPPORT · · · CHRISTOP ~ .Delta Shu e TYSO You'll love the way we fiy• IN TIIE OFFICl l ~rJ ~\11J ·: l't\HT l' IN 111S Ct\MPAIG~ . : FOR UNDERGRADI.W TRUSTEI \ llyer by designs . com-202~ AS 1======:;:::::,14, 1997 THE HILLTOP - ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT 11 L: •,, e1 ' SI la ll 14 MARCH 1997 ,.c 1i ',v➔ y I 'j ~ n Fall 1997 1, i1 :I C e W General Mandatory Registration W I, I I. 31 March-11 April ( Monday-Saturday ___ ee our aca em1c• • a visor e ore • se ec 1n c asses or . a • e our a visor's a rova . ✓ You must register during General Mandatory Registration (GMR) or incur• a • $150 Late Registration Fee . Ma THE HILLTOP AS ======~ -Marc LOC DC Do Something gives youth a voice• said. "The money he raised from By Keya Graves Hilltop Staff Writer these T-shirrs he used to s1:1r1 a training program for m:1lc, who Eleven-year-old LeNia Jone, were convicted of ,1caling cars. from Noye, Elcmeniary School rhe program he started taught male, the basic, of auto repairs. in made her pledge for a belier tomor hope, that they would go out nnd row as she freed her voice and let her feelings go at National Kid, get a job in that licld." Voting Day 1'1i, pa,1 October. Speight said the purpose of DC "I wbh all the violence would Do Somclhing is 1101 10 tight spc• cilic is,uc, in the city. but to crc:11e slop. I don ·1 understand why peo leader., 1hat will tackle issues that ple have lO tight and kill 10 gel their point across." Jones said with they feel arc important. tears in her eyes. "I want ii 10 slop." "Organization, c:111 ·, make Through a new program. DC Do change: the people in the commu Something. young people like nity must make change. Our goal is LeNia Jone, will be given the lo give the community the strength it needs to light and addres, the oppor1uni1y to make change in the Di,1rict of Columbia. LeNia', issues." Speight said. dreams would not only he a ,oicc DC' Do Something plans to build these leaders through the 12-wcek that was heard. but her rnice \\OUld have the chance 10 become her real• leadership coul"'ic the organi101tion will provide at the center. This ily. DC Do Something provide, D.C. course will focus on public ,peak residents, employee, or student, ing. conflict resolution, computer up lo ;1gc 30 with a $500 grant 10 skill, and self-pride. promote their own crea1h·c com For the past ,i, months, DC Do Something ha, been holding fund munity project. Thomara Speight i, the wong• raisers and information meeting, in minded Wa,hingtonian behind the different pans of the city. founding of DC Do Something. "8) holding the meetings in places like Anaco,tia ... people "I had heard all the \\Onderful Photobj were able 10 come together and co thing., thlll the progrnm Do Some• Planet Chocolate City T-shirt shop, a Black-owned establlshment In Northea st D.C., offers a vareity o f colorful designs. ra thing was doing in other major bridge the gap a, the) broke harri ers and reali,:ed 1ha1 all the com H cities," Speight ,aid. "I kne" DC F1 wa, in trouble and thought 1ha1 munities mu,1 work 1oge1hcr:· maybe an organi,a1ion like this Speight said. could rc;illy make change m the On :\larch 1-1. DC On Something "ill b<: holding its first major event, PAINTIN' THE TOWN CHOCOLA1 ~ city." C Speight sent a proposal to the "[ Dream A DC... " The event will T-shirt business breathes life into Northeast D.C. w founder of Do Something. Andrew take place al the University of the Shue, an actor on Fox ·s "Melro,e District of Columbia from I p.m. 10 b1 shcl,cs and racks ,peak the power 26, Gannon Uni,crsil) graduate, Place," at the program ·s New York -I p.m. and will give ) oung people By Keya Graves a Henderson and Pri"' P and the inspiring words of the finally opening their own bu,ine,s headquarters. the opponunity to take a stand as Hilltop Staff Writer been selling thcirT-~ • tr 500 people from around the District Black mind. was a dream come true. Shue responded 10 Speight\ CT) for three wars. rcalim c: "When I think of the design I for help and quickly sent her off for will ,oicc their opinion. Shawn Henderson and Derrick Neither ol the I\\O majored in 10 depend \Olcl\ on thcr g, five months of training al the Bal In addition. e, er) one will be work Price unlocked the door to their want 10 put on a shirt. I create a busincs.s while in college. but the) finance their t,~,inc-, timore Do Something Org;mi,ation on a movable mural 1hat "ill rep baby. Planet Chocolate City in picture in m) mind that the kid, can alway, knc\\ that the) "anted 1he1r loan,. c: in Baltimore, Md. resent the ,oicc, 1h,11 were heard Nonhcas1 Wa,hing1on last month. relate 10," Price said ... rhe kc}, O\\ n hu,incs, 1lcndcr,on ,.,id he~ "As I trained in Baltimore I wa, that day. "It \\as our goal 10 open the ,tore though, is adding inspiring word,. "I alwa}, thought that I ,hould Pl.me ba1:i1e, m "h:il be n able to ,cc and feel how the pro "[:vcrybod) has something 10 during Black History Month," We design shin, that parent, don't control m) own dc,1in} and no une "cliocolate cilic," - p learn and something 10 teach." mind their kids \\Caring." grnm m:1de a difference in young I lcndcrson said. "We wanted to ,hould tell me \\hat I am \\Orth." Phil,1dclphia. Atlan• p Speight said, ":md ii is time that we people's lives;· Speight said. give something new to the The T-shirts designed by Planet Henderson s,ud. York. u slop just lcn ing the young be a pan Chocolate City co,1 about S20 1 "One of the young men we gave community and give kids in the 0 Price and llcndcrson didn ·1 let I lcndcN>n -.aid Pland I: of the plan. hut a living voice in the S25. Planet i, al!>o one of the a grant 10 used the money 10 make inner city a vision. We want 10 be anyone get in their wa\ e, en" hen a ccnam .. , ibc Jnd"tl l plan." fortunate s_aore-, that carr} positive message T-shirts." Speight role models. doors were slammed i~ their face,. C filmmaker Spike Lee', T-,hirt, ,md ~hat he cwn1uall} IIU!tl "It wa., time for u, to grah the Banks turned them dm, n for loan, mlO rc,1auran1,. torch and move on." a new line called Walker Wear and others I urned their head, when which is financed b, forme; "II ,, 1111por1an1 11ut I lendeNln and Price\ torch bum, the) laid uut the m:ip lo their, "ion. Bl;td,, h1Ston, .ind no\\ in their ne" l",hirt ,tore, hca,')" eight lxl\ing ch:1mp Mtkc "No one took u, serious," ,omc1h11111, 1<1 the , Planet Chocolate Cit)' wh~rc 1he l)son llcndcr,on ,aid "II you can't llcndcr.on ,,ud "Ir,~ w,,tt, arc. drnped with posters of For ll~ndc'.son. 25. a Virginia '.ll1u:tll) _,cc 1'1c plan and Ice[ ii, ii lh,11 ha, a \ l\t Ca\\ Mon't-gomery Co\\e0e or v \ 'E>lt our we'b t,it-e -for r1 f\.1\\ c\Z\O Or you may stop E:>che<:Au\e . \n abou t- t-he ~.ame \..irne it- t.oo\c:. -you ~ o r<" a~ \..hi.· a.::\. '::JOU c1:1n eign Uf' for t..he ex.;,..1ct:. e.unHY'ICr ,~our•c,ee, -you ncetl. by The Hilltop Ta\k a\?out e \mp\e. office in P-14, Howard Plaza Towers West. i,ct,_14, 1997 THE HILLTOP A7 NATION On The Hill With Jonathan Businesses cash in on student The Federal Elections Commission has very strict rules. Monitoring the public craze over Internet porn officials is often very difficult for the FEC to do regularly. One rule that is very sacred in sexual paraphernalia by reducing the amount of to the Internet and intro Washington is not to ever By Natalie Hopkinson mail order. Still other com advertising through publi ducing the adult videos, n conduct fund-raising activities Hilltop Staff Writer panies charge customers to cations and direct mail by Feeney said the number of t in a government office •· the download explicit videos about 75 percent. The site, visitors to the site, or "hits," E White House or Congress. onto their computers. which has a $500,000 oper rose dramatically. When I worked for a O\ember During a private moment As the result of the craze, ating budget, features pre "At that point [adding the ·; of Congress, [ was not only his in his dorm room, Howard while many mainstream views of more than 15,000 adult videos I, we started to a pnid part-time staff, but also University sophomore businesses have failed mis adult videos. It is manned I one of his cumpaign o,;si,;tants. see the profit," said Feeney, ,. I could never do any business James \Vhitley* flips on his erably so far at hawking by six full-time employees a former stockbroker and J •,get the Rcgvlnr Clinton related to fund raising in his computer and logs on to the goods over the Internet, who update the site daily. insurance salesman. "That's 1 ~dais •- Fundraising congressional office either over Internet. And for $6 a entrepreneurs like the According to Delilah, a sex what brought us all the •I 1•ities Are the Newest the phone or on the computer. minute, charged to his Mas scantily clad Virginia expert and columnist on original traffic." ems for the White House Instead, it was conducted tercard, he watches his Beaver arc blazing trails of America Online, the allure Eventually, those customers outside of the office. It had to kinkiest fantasies come to cash. ofsex on the Internet is sim who were drawn to the site ·tical watchers, watch out! be. life. The blonde and voluptuous ilar to the fascination \vith through the explicit videos lhought the While House I wns also poid on a separate Being an honor student who Beaver is vice president of other pornographic mateti wandered over to the other in trouble with payroll from the federal ie-.atcr, the Paula ,Jones dates regularly, Whitley is Excalibur Films, a Fuller al. 64 stores to order videos for government's payroll. The not the typical pornography ton, Calif.-based company "The pleasures of phone sex, MTV, the NFL and Disney. , tht> clo,ms of a pot same is true with any other \mg taff. the flillnry crazed young man. He says that distributes erotic films. porn, and cybersex share The site, which gets about ofTicl' on Capitol Hill (in the website is a way to Her photograph and a wel -· forget all of the:-1•. theory>. The White House the quality of anonymity 20,000 hits each day, brings ne"est ,;candol floating must realize this as well. indulge his erotic dreams come message appear on which many men and in between $30,000 to nd Woshington is the Although Gore is claiming without the embarraRsment the home page of the com women enjoy," she said. "ln $35,000 each month. House fund-raising and thot he did campaign business of walking out of some pany's website. other words, they get off on Feeney said the profits ,ultmg firm. with two over the phone in the White sleazy novelty shop. Like many other companies sex without the responsibil remain high because the ement offices located nl House and the vice president's "You can relate it to the con that market sex-oriented ity of love or commitment." st.ores have little to no over Pennsylvnnin Ave. and mamuon and it was paid on venience of shopping from a products, since goingonline, For other businesses, the head, and use no paid l200 Massachusetts Ave. the Gore/Clinton credit card, catalogue," Whitley said. the company has seen its adult video market provid advertisements. l'ice president's using the card is irrelevant "You can do it from the pri . on/office). share of the market ed an entry point to the Thomas Seller*, another here. vacy of your own home explode. world of sales over the Howard University student, AJe1er need ns,m,lnnce in The fact that Gore conducted ':mg for public office, don't when you don't necessarily Foreign sales, virtually Internet, which opened the said visiting the sites is a the phone coils in o want the whole world to nonexistent before the com t the regulnr Wnshington government building during door to selling more whole popular hobby because the know." pany went online one year some products. medium is so new. I •:iaunicot1ons and fund business hours for fundraising -~ pt'<>ple ·· gel lhc While purposes is more than a usual Savvy entrepreneurs have ago, have increased lo 20 Tom Feeney, managing "Everybody is geeked about ,,e Orgnniznlion for ticandal. This act is subject to parlayed these advantages percent of the total sales, partner of Cybersuper this whole Internet thing," draising Artivilics and a ht>fty FEC fine and, into a thriving pornography according to Jerry Steiner. stores, a video distribution said Seller, who has visited ~,ques 1"\\'IIO-FAT"l on mor<'ovnr, a threatc,ning industrv over the Internet. president of the company. company based out of his various sex sites after hear .uttam posi caused organizers to emphasize lhe the credit, Gore said. place," Watson said. "Prepare these department, tackles man> King, who take, stud( By Karen Thomas students. Make sure they have a international issues. United Nations Orgu Hilltop Staff Writer need for HBCUs 10 use 1he new Dorothy Watson, a UNA-USA model as a tool 10 educate students foreign service officer for more clear understanding of the global For example, the IAC, which was class to the U.N. hea about international issues and than 10 years. advised participants agenda." esmblishcd four years ago. provides New York every fall, Faculty and adminis1ra1ors from career opportunities. to learn a foreign language 10 be Faculty members expressed a a variety of forums, brown-bag neccssa ry for slu• more than 15 Historically Black "We arc here to provide support, competent. desire to sec more international lunches discu~sion, symposiums. understand internatiot Colleges and Universities spent two academically, socially and Watson called upon faculty to exposure to create more globally seminars and lectures with a global as wel l as connict days in a seminar at 1he Ralph J. professionally to increase student focus. processes. Bunche ln1erna1ional Affairs awareness and provide faculty with Annette Dungo, associate Comel West, profc,1q Center learning new ways 10 ideas [on how] to use Model U.N. professor of Spanish at Howard, broaden their international alJairs American studies al approach to internationalize their said the Modern Language University whoclO'Cd lb( departments, curriculum and campu>Cs," Flores said. '"If we can Department is in 1he process of classrooms using 1he Model United echoed the theme of get one student to pursue redesigning its curriculum. speakers and rei1era1e4 il,; Nations approach. The program, which currently in1ema1ional affairs as a career goal people of African & The seminar was sponsored by we would have succeeded." deals with 1hc cultural and literary the Center and the United Nations understand both globll Organizers also gave the group aspect of language. wlll incorporate politics. Association of 1he United States of slacks of informal ion packages and a studies approach as early as the America. Founded in 1945, UNA tips about numerous programs 10 fall. To understand intt USA is lhe center for research and supplement course work in global The two-day seminar was relationships, is.uesabo.. information on 1he work and cducution. enriching and informative for many. of nation states and dipb, structure of 1he U.N. system. Joan Gore, a,sociatc academic "'This is an opportunity for faculty be addressed. West otaid. "The purpose of this program is to officer a1 the Council on at HBC Us to brainstorm a 11 e urged people o~ increase awareness of international ln1crnational Exchange, informed methodology to enhance the global cubiclcd in specific d"" affairs on 1hc campuses of HBCUs faculty about simulation exercise;,, curriculum at their institutions," they become blind using Model U.N. approach," said low-cost curriculum building said Alicia Ward, instructor of interrelatedness Fernando Flores, coordinator ofthe techniques, study abroad international studks at Shaw interdependency of 1ti UNA-USA Model. programs. careers in international University, in Raleigh, N.C. •·11 is spheres of life. Model U.N. works by imitating studies and funding organizations very important for African th e activities of a U.N. body, of international programs. Photo b-f Pedro de Woo;er American students to have a global Blacks must have a ,ii, usually 1he Security Council or the Gore also suggested ways to Dorothy Watson, UNA-USA Foreign Service Officer. perspective." the interactions of General Assembly and its broaden the curriculum by creating ··The conference was very personal, political,• commillees, 10 teach people aboul interdisciplinary programs into ensure that students learn a minded students who arc more important in bringing together ,piri1ual forces, We<,t"" the United Nations as well as global schools with existing resources. langu:rt;e for proficiency and not involved in world issues and people from other colleges and issues, 1he in1erna1ional political She encouraged facully 10 look at just for a passing grade. intcrcs1cd in international affairs. universities 10 discuss not only 1he ··1 f we arc going to rna1: system and forces 1ha1 shape a nontraditional sites to send ··There is no ,uch thing as going While some 1-!BCUs have U.N., but to look a1 the issue of 2 hi century." West siid. nation's foreign policy. students. Federal financial aid will into international affairs with one international affairs programs, intemationaliling the curriculum have 10 be visional'):· The large underrepresentation of pay for some study abroad courses language. Students need to bring others don't. lloward. despite of IIBCUs." said Mac King, a Blacks in international affairs has as long at 1he university" ill accept another language to the wor~ lacking an international affairs Howard political science professor. Grenadian artists seek sales, added exposure with exhibi sion of Grenada, the Grenada Arts Embassy is doing [what! is po;,si found in the region. Others say ii gives them a <,cnsc of [ and] agriculture pla),a. By Karen Thomas Council and 1he Grenadian blc to expose and promote the cul "The works arc extremely diverse, satisfaction and confirmation. in their lives:· Hilltop Staff Writer EmbaSl>y. tural aspects of Grenada." using forms ofthe abstract, expres ··1 am very excited. I like to sec the "It is a mixture of I:' While the event aimed to expose Agreeing with the ambassador, sionism. naive, photo realism. response 10 m} work." said Oliver Desiree Sch\\ eitzer, \\h' Paintings of breathtaking beaches. Grenada's art and promote its cul Patrick James, editor ofThe Amer sculpture and photography, all por Benoit, artist and chairman of the 1he Austrian Emba.,1). landscape, historic cities, fisher ture, the bigger picture is lhe coun icas, the principal magazine of the traying a deep-seated connection Grenada Arts Council. "It confirm, different techniques anJ men, produce harvest markets, try's socioeconomic dc\'elopmcnt OAS. said art sales could bring with their countl')."0 m) standing in world of an:· sit} of the countl') ... revolution and abstract pieces dec efforh to overcome poverty, mone) to the country. The artist< "clcomcd the c, po Benoit. who came from Grenada The G rcnada An, C orated the lobby of the Organiza Antoine said. James ,,,id he b always over sure and expressed hope that the art for the occasion, said the art coun nonprofit ,oluntccr or tion of 1he American States Build While urging participants to col \\hclmed by the amoun: of I laitian display \\OUld bring sales. cil hopes to do more exhibitions in "hich promotes GrenJiL ing in Washington, D.C., last lect Grenadian art, Antoine Mrcs.scd arts and crafts sold e\'erywhere and ·· Jam hoping 10 sell some pieces," various countries in the future. talents. Monday. the need for Grenada to look at its maintained that Grenadian art could said Tricia Bishop. a Howard Benoit was accompanied by -n,e council held i1,~fitt "I invite you to enjoy Grenada's art in monetary terms. I le explained be sold easil} and "ith the same sophomore majoring in graphic Su'> S11-99 CD S7.99 CA S11-99 CD S7-99 CA REOD KROSS SQUIRREL Nut ZtPPElS Show Worid Hot ...... d,_ . ...•,... .•' -· _~-••, sol< ends J/31 S9.99 CD S6.99 CA S9.99 CD S6.99 CA Photo by Pedro de Weevor One of the highlights of International Week Included c ultural dancers from Pa nama. 1229 Wisconsin Avenue NW 333-9292 i-ch14, 1997 THE HILLTOP A9 ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT 14 MARCH 1997 Fall 1997 General - You must register during General Mandatory Registration (GMR) or incur• a $150 Late Registration Fee. To complete General Mandatory Registration, you must: • See your academic advisor before using HU-PROS. • Use HU-PROS (202-806-4537) 7 AM-SPM to select classes. (Note: SOLAR operators will not be available to enter your courses. Students must select courses using HU-PROS.) • Remove any of the following holds: Academic, Address, Admission, Advisor's, Housing, International, Medical, Student Affairs, Treasurer's. • Pick up class schedule and bill printouts in Cramton's lower level 9 AM - 3 PM to confirm your selection and amount due. THE HILLTOP March 11i A10 l ,Al EDITORIAL A resounding voice The bigges• flash phra,e thi, academic year has been I lo\\ard University Student Association was not the "apathclic slUdcn1s." Ask folks why nothing gels done tlashpoint. Studenls organized around 1heir needs and on this campus and they respond, "because the s1uden1s took 1he ap1>ropriatc measures 10 make sure !heir needs arc apa1he1ic." were mer. Unlike in pasl years. ii was students who led Organiz.tlion, hold a meeting and nobody shows up; and 1he leaders who followed. ask them why and 1hcy respond "apalhetic Muden1s." We have been panicularly hard on s1uden1 govern- II is an ca,y phrase 10 say. A student leader uners ii ment in the past few issues of The /Jilltop. But we and is absolved of all responsibility. An adminiwator believe in giving credit where credit is due. In 1his says it and the students arc left wallowing in their own instance. I !USA Vice President Jania Richardson and self-pity. ,----.,------, Undergraduate Trustee Shawn Jones Tuesday 1hat excuse was laid rest. Our View: were able to represent the studen1s Anybody "ho doesn't knm, what The protest directly effectively to 1he administration. happened that day has got to be brain- contradicts the notion It i, unfortunate the same can't be dead. But for 1hosc who "eren't and said for HUSA President Vincent mis.~ed i1 anyway, you should know that Howard University Jacques. Throughout the protest that s1udents occupied the "A" Build- is a breeding ground Jacques seemed 10 be ac1ing more like ing in an auempt 10 save the College for student apathy. 1he administra1ion's represcnt:11ivc 10 of Fine Arts. 1hc srudents as opposed to the SIU· For 1hosc who have11'1 been follow- dents' repre,en1ative to the adminis- ing the controversy, under President Swygcn's new 1ration. But even the anliQ. of Jacques could not halt plan. Fine Art, would be merged with 1he College of 1hc spirit of the protest. Arts and Sciences. the largest school on campus. While all of the is.,ues presented by the students were After month, of ralking. the srudenls organized fol- not dealt with. the issue of the Fine Arts merger was. lowing a tense Town I lall Mceling with President H. For this the student\ have only thcm,clvc, to thank. We Patrick Swygen and took 0\'er the "A" building. Per- applaud the efforts of Howard student, who once haps the most remarkable aspect of the protest was the again declared that they were not helpless children in fac1 that it occurred without the bcnelit of established need of people 10 hold their hands. and elected srudent lcader..hip. The student,. once again. declared that 1hey would be Unlike in the 1989 or 1993 student protests. the heard. A job not taken lightly TI1e jobs of the Howard University Studen1 Associ- dent,. a1ion President and Vice President arc not 10 be Hullo is also a bonus because of his youth. Being taken lightly. I IUSi\ President as a junior will allow him to pursue It require, thal 1hcy represent 1hc studenl body and the job with full crca1ivil) and not worry about links pursue goals that will generally better students· li,es. to other groups This may sound like an cas} and predictable job. But The I lilltop belie, cs the N,1tion Time ,late will be coun1lcss administration, have sho" n that 1he 1ask is the mos1 produc1ivc in office. We do not bclic"c that not an easy one. the ideas contributed by the 01hcr slates arc invalid. During the course or our interview, we came in In fact, we urge all slates to work with I !USA to contact with a variety of IIUSA ,----.,----,------, ensure that their ideas materialize slates and were able to examine the Our view: into realit). because many of the platforms in great derail. The Nation Time slate slates have similar goals. It is based on this investiga1ion tha1 of Jonathan Hutto and And we urge HUSA candidates to we cndor..c the Nation Time slate of Shawn Harvey is best work on 1heir idea, independent of \-'VE WFLCOME YOUR L ClTERS AND C OM MENTS Jonathan llutto and Shawn Harvey. qualified to meet the the llUSA office. Hutto lws repea1edly demonstrated needs of the Howard rhe l\ation Time sla1c has a good TH£ Hll l.TOP e11cr.mm,"\cs yv11 lo s/t11rc your 111ews, opi11io11s 1111d idi·as. We p11Ni.:;lt a gift for communicating with stu- student. platform." ith specific atlcntinn on 11111/erml addrt'SSt•d to us, amt ro11ti11dy t'd1/ letters for span• a11d stylt•. Letters us well as dents. Ile, along with Ni~ l'ames. keeping the students informed. The successfully executed Operation platform has \'Owed to bring I IUSA 111t•11tarii>s 11111st be ty1n•d si~11ed witlt full addresses a11d te1eplto11e 1111111/lers. Vote Bison. In addition. through his to the s1udent and nol, ice ver..a. If Tlte opi11io11s l!xprt'sscd 011 tlte 'Editorial Page are solely the i1iews of the Editorial&\..., wor~ with Drew Hall resiclen1s. 1lutto has demon- elected. we arc curious 10 sec the volunteer service a111/ do 110/ reflect the opi11io11s of Howard Unit•ersity, its ad111i11istrntio11, THE HlLLTOPE.:. st rated a superior ability to organi1.e the srudenls. center ma1eriali,c and hm, well the} would invoke or the st11de11ts. Shawn 11,•rve). while sligh1ly less visible than the I toward spirit. Please address letters and comments to: I lutto, impressed us for similar reasons. lhc I lilltop believes 1hat tilles and n10nC} arc not Jonathan I lutto and Sha\\ n l larvey wi ll conlinuc the rc:11 bcncfi1s of leadership. Consequently, people Howard's legacy. We believe the University is bes1 who ,trc 1ruc leader, will c11ntinue 10 make their Editorial Editor ,ervecl h> activist leadership tlwt i, unt1lr;iid to cha! vision into rcali1y. THEIDLLTOP lenge the aclrnrni,tration. the faculty and the ,1u- 2251 Sherman Ave. NW. Make the voice loudly heard Washington, D.C. 20001 ority i, to keep the ,tudents informed. I le recognizes Perhaps the greatest student leadership position, on that lloward , tude111s -- not lloward administration - I toward University\ campus arc those of the student - would be electing him and his consti1ucncy. trustees. Through the Internet -· e-mail :ind a web , 11e •· stu- ·n,e mle or the undergraduate and graduate trustee, denls would be able to reach lsomood is to represent the s1udcnt body. They should know Divinity student Mnnhew Walle)'' A.C.~ platform THE HIL1LTOP the issues, be readily acce"ihle and able to m:tke (accountability. crca1ivi1y and experience) hc,1 suits t sound. elhic:tl decisions. the needs of I loward's si,able gradua1e and profcs- lt is for those reasons lhat /11<• Hi/11011 endorses sional ,tudcnt population. Watley is well versed in Waladeen Norwood and Matthew Warley for under- issues concerning gradua1e Mudents and 1horoughly graduate and graduate trustee, respectively. know, the rea lm of the position. Watley has an Since 1924 It wasn't an c:,sy decision. ~ ------~underg.radualc degree from I toward All of 1hc candida1c, displayed Our View: to his advantage. Thar was nor a pre- sincerity and a love for I toward. The Hilltop endorses requisite for our decision, but his Donya J. Matheny Many good ideas were espoused. II Waladeen Norwood and knowledge of the Univer..ity is a plus :,nything results from the 1997 elcc- Matthew Watley as to his consti1uents Editor in Chief 1ions. we hope i1 is dialogue. undergraduate and n1c general feeling of students this Candida1e, had \\Orthy pla1forms. graduate trustees, year wa, miscommunication on the Natalie Y. Moore And since everyone ohviou,I} can- respectively. part of their Mudent leaders. Many Managing Editor not win this elcc1ion, it would be in fell un informed and undcrrepresent- the bcs1 interesl for them to interact. ed by their elected officials. Nor- Regino Id Ro) ,ton. Campu~ Editor Jonathan \Vhanon. Graduate Liaison In fact. many or the slalcs want to implement pro• wood and Warley have pledged 10 stay in 1ouch with Janelle Tho:np,on. Campu, Pfu, Editor Club l larrison. Production Assbtant grams lhat can be done" ithout being a lrustce. Stu• the ones who put them in 1he prestigious office. Ta-Nchisi C'oc11es. EditoriaV TemJ> Theo Spencer The Most Hated Man in America Forget aboul the Ms. America l'agean1. No one wa nts to see beautiful women in ba1hing suits while they strut across the stage. America needs a new pagean1. A new gimmick. We need a pageant 1hat rcnects the general pessimism 1ha1 engulfs 1his great nation. How about 1his? The Most Hated Man In America Pageant. Can you imagine the con1cstants for this pageant? You may know our first con1es1an1. He represents the great siatc of Arkansas. Most women and Vic1nam veterans agree, he's a lover, not a fighter. Leisure lime for 1his con1es1an1 in cludes sublc1ting the Lincoln bedroom for political favors, stealing ideas from the Republican party and David Muhammad avoiding the witness stand in the Whi1cwa1cr invcs1iga1ions. Please put your hands together for Fine Arts closing is just a President William Jefferson Clinton. Our next contestanl loves 10 wri1e. His most famous mani festo piece of a larger conspiracy appeared in 1hc New York Times. He is also noted for his s1aunch in any type of movement until ii funding. One of 1hc biggest attacks forced Adams lo ask me 10 leave. Jewish Defense League. II was 1hc support of1he U.S. Pos1al Service. The Bible warns 1ha1 "wi1hou1 directly affects 1hcm. But the Howard has faced is being labeled The class resurfaced 1his semes1er. ADL that forced Michael Jackson Before his capiure, his hatred for vision, 1hc people will perish.'' dismantling of the College of Fine a '"ci1adcl of hate" and a "breeding Though no publici1y was gjvcn 10 to recall his CDs and change the science and technology gained Vision is more than 1hc abilily 10 Arts is bu1 a piece in a broader ground of anii-Scmitism." This 1he class on Howard's c.1m{!Us, 1he lyrics 10 his song. II is the ADL him worldwide attcn1ion. plan and see far into 1hc future, but attack and dcfunding of Black barrage on our university was American Univcrsi1y student who has falsely labeled countless Scientists, judges and police visio'n is also being able 10 see cduca1ion. triggered, nol by a speech tha1 was newspaper published an article Black leaders. entertainers, and departments from al least seven broad pic1urcs or ··the big picture." Can we nol see a pauern? Black made by 1hc same man many 1imes about 1he class. ins1i1u1ions anti-Scmi1ic. stales say 1his guy is "tha bomb." As a people, Blacks suffer un iversi1ies in Mississippi were before on this and other campuses, "In order to be accepted for 1hc There is nothing wrong with People know our contestant by severely from lack of vision. We at closed for lack of funds. Many bul in large due 10 the Anti• class, each student is screened by Black and Jewish s1uden1s coming nicknames: The Mad Ma1h Wizard Howard do as well. his1orically Black universities are Defamation League (ADL). the specific departments. There was 1ogc1hcr, but when the ADL is and The Unabombcr. Please, say Last week during the Charier Day no longer predominately Black. All those who know about 1he a fear that Nation of Islam students conducting 1he meeting, 1hen ii is hello to Ted Kazyncski. program, a group of studcn1s The Supreme Couri ru led 1hc slander campaign launched agains1 at Howard would infihrate the class dead wrong. Our next con1cstant loves sharp in1crrup1ed President Swygert 10 Benjamin Banneker Scholarship at Howard know that it was Richard and cause con1roversy and racial I am aware that ccrlain shoo1ing. His most famous 1argc1 demand that Howard re-examine lhe Universily of Maryland for Cohen, the AOL mou1hpiccc who con0ic1ing among 1he studen1s," administrators are very upset with was Dr. Martin Lu1her King Jr. He the S1rategic Framework 1ha1 calls Black s1uden1s was writes for the Washington Posl, the ar1iclc slated. This is blatant me. I would hope tha1 President spends his days rotting in jail and for the merger of 1hc College of uncons1i1u1ional. O1her Black who initiated ii. He wrote in a discrimination. Sw> gcrl. Favors and Howard rccan1ing his testimony. Give a Fine Arts and the School of Arts scholarships will soon be abolished column for 1he Pos1 1ha1 Howard A group of concerned studcn1s security have bcuer things to do warm welcome to James Earl Ray. and Sciences. due 10 this ruling. The Univcrsily of s1uden1s "are not 1he leaders of entered 1hc AOL class last week 1han follow me and 1ry 10 ban me The next con1es1an1 comes from The spirit and assertiveness ofthe 1hc District of Columbia is faced 1omorrow, but the chumps of and was met wi1h heavy Howard from campus. The Howard seal 1he great state of Oklahoma. He is s1udents was wonderful, but 1he wilh shu1down. And 1hough we arc ycs1erycar." He also suggested 1ha1 security and Vice President for displays the words "Vcri1as and vcr) active in his local militia. He vision was flawed . President righ1 across 1own. 1hcre has been no Congress. who provides Howard Studenl Affairs Steve Favors. The Utilitai,·· - Truth and Service. It is is most famous for bombing a Swygert came into the emergency outcry from Howard students or with six1y percen1 of its budget, s1uden1, were forced to leave and to these ends 1hat I do what I do on federal courthouse. Give it up for meeting and did not address one the administration. Mop funding the university. were threatened by Favors 10 be pu1 campus. I \\Ould think that lhe 1imo1hy ~1cVeigh. real concern, but was successful in It is bad enough that we can't sec In the wake of 1he conirovcrsy, on some .. Black Iis1:· Then all of Univcrsi1y would embrace m)' Our last contestant is a product putting a spell on 1hc students, and how events and activity outside of Howard allegedly lost some the students were served no1ices 10 efforts. from 1hc mean s1rce1s of San he left withou1 feeling any threat. Howard affect us, bu1 even funding. And 10 try 10 make up appear before a disciplinary The rool of I Iowa rd ·s problems is Francisco. In 1hc prime of his Afterward, the studcn1s who incidents here on campus have with lhc AOL, Howard allowed the hearing. that we arc no1 financially career as a foo1ball player. he remained had an unproductive preceded lhc Fine Arts controversy. racist organizal ion 10 conduct a h was the ADL who spied on Dr. independent When we look for killed defenses wilh spectacular meeting. I do not want 10 demean S1uden1s can no longer cam four class here. Cohen ·s self-dcscribccl King and ~upplicd informn1ion to 01hcrs to fund us. we have 10 sprin1s from scrimmage. After the positive aspects of what we year degrees from 1hc School of •·friend" Russell Adams. 1he the FB I. It was 1he AOL who compromise principles. II is 1hc rnking his las1 beating on the had, but everyone present had 10 Education. 1\vo years ago. I loward chairman of Howard"s African bugged 1hc hotel room of Andre\\ compromising of principle 1hat has foo1ball field, he decided to share truthfully say that very linlc had fired 400 employees, causing ,1 American S1udics Department, Young when he met wi1h 1hc PLO led Howard astray. 1hc feeling with his wife. He is been accomplished. huge uproar among the students opened his doors and became 1hc in the Middle East and go1 him widely known for selling lle11z Much of this is due 10 the lack of thal soon fizzled and amounted to vehicle for this class to come on fired from the White House. h was JJ11 wriwr :, ow1a'rnetl tm·mbcr rcninl cal', and Bruno Magli shoe~. vision. nothing. And now the only Fine campus. the ADL who issued a malicious of tlw 1/uward U11frasily He also has made DNA more Mos1 s1uden1s involved in the Fine Arts school a1 any Black college is I 1ried 10 take the class in 1hc report against Presidential comm,mity. famous 1han Wa1wn and Crick. A Arts protest were reacting on an being destroyed. These arc not spring of 1995. I was initially candidate Jesse Jackson. which warm round of applause for 0.J. emotional impulse. Unfortunately. isola1cd, scpJratc inciden1s. allowed 10 ~it in on the clas~ uni ii rcsul1cd in his Los Angeles office Simpson. most people do no1 become ac1ivc All of these issues have 10 do wi1h an AOL intern recognized me and being bombed by 1hc mi litant Can you imagine 1he talent portion of 1his contest. Clinton playing ·'Pimpin" A10 °1 Easy" on Zerline A. Hu11hes his saxophone. How about Kat.yncski doing stand-up Miscommunication creates confusion comedy, "'I just new in from prison and boy arc my arms tired." Bah I am quite unclear as to what I side with nei1hcr the Concerned ,tpparcnil) received a nega1ive dum dum. crash. McVcigh could happened las1 week amid all of1hc Students of Howard nor the ADL, image on the Howard campus) sing his smash country si ngle, campus controversy. I mean, the however I do have commcn1s. decided 10 protest their presence at "Mama's Don't Lei Your Baby Fine Arts protest was Whal I have come to undcrsiand Howard. We Will be lwJrd f 7 Grow Up To Be A Terrorist.'' O. J. understandable considering the fact is that the role of 1hc Anti• Having learned 1ha1 the point of could sing that Jimi Hendrix tune, thal studenis fell lcf1 out of 1hc Defamation League is 10 pro1cc1 1he course is to inform s1udcnts of "Y ·'Hey Joe." After 1hc song, 0. J. decision-making process and had Jews and the image of Jews from Black-Jewish rela1ion~ by could 1ry and slil 1hc neck of the made several aucmpts 10 voice lhc media and all other individuals. including both Black and Jewish guilnr with a six-inch Swiss Army their opinion. I can also There seems to be nothing students. I feel 1hat this special knife. comprehend the air of debate that politically terrorizing about 1hat. course was an effort 10 assuage the The contest would have 10 be swarmed 1hc fact that I wrote an As a maucr of fact, Blacks arc in currcnl relationship and view of held on lhc mos1 hated day of the ar1icle for The Hi lltop which dire need of 1heir own ADI.. Jews .ind Blacks. The class was mos1 hated month. E\eryone hates caused dissent between the campus Nevertheless. m)' opinion is thal probably sponsored by the AOL 10 Monday. More people have heart paper and adminiMration once often times the ADL jumps on eliminate such acts of protest auacks on Monday than any other again. people before they know 1hc full People who protest simply want day of the week. And Augus1 has However, my misundcrsianding story. If 1hey know someone is 10 understand what's going on. 111c no holidays. No holidays means refers 10 1hc issue regarding a group behind an issue, lhey refuse 10 hear best way to overcome such working every day during the of Howard students 1hat '"burs1 them out and give him or her a fair situations is by dialogue. The ho1tcs1 month of 1hc year. The through the door of a Black-Jewish chance. concerned studcnls may winner of the contes1 should win rcla1ions class" (The Hilhop, For example, to 1hc ADL. 1he understand that they have a lifetime supply of the most hated March 7). name Farrakhan raises a red nag. misinterprc1ed the entire situa1ion candy on eanh: black licorice. Is Can someone please lei me in on A case in point is the Million Man and it's unfor1una1c that the the Boston Garden still s1anding? exactly wha1 happened? Thinking March, which seemed to be administration chose not 10 openly This could' be 1he site of all the that I hadn '1 finished reading the boyco1ted by major nc1work discuss the ramifications of 1he pageantry. Why no1? The Garden article, or had missed the main channeb (al leas! on the West course and the AD L's involvement was probably 1he mos1 hated arena point, I found myself confused and Coas1. according to my mother). The concerned studeni.,s shouldn ·1 • in baskc1ball history. unclear on the students' purpose of The mainstream has the s1creo1ype be punished. The studen1s should The odds makers in Vegas will protest. that the Jews own 1hc media. be asked to si1 in one of the classes probably hale this year's pageant. Now, I do understand and applaud Therefore, it is not ironic that 1he in an anempt 10 understand the 0 . J. Simpson seems 10 be the the fact thal student apathy is march didn't appear on regular goal of the course. Nevertheless, runaway favori te in this race. beginning to disperse and students 1elevision since Farrakhan was s1udcn1s were said 10 be both Simpson will win easily despite are starting to lake a public siance associa1cd with the ii. punished and s1i ll denied an only possibly kil ling two people on important issues. I mean, that Therefore, I feel tha1 is how 1he explanation al all. I think 1ha1 we and being Ont b'roke. TI1is year, it is what I expected ou1 of my Concerned Students of Howard must re-evaluate the First just docs nOI pay to be a dirty college experience. I do however, reacted. Uninformed about the Amendmcm. politician or a convicted murderer. feel that there is a need to be course ;1nd its purpose, they, thorough in explaining why a knowing 1ha1 it was sponsored by The writer is 11 ~uphomore The writer is "j1111ior lll(ljorillg particular stance is being taken. lhe ADL (an organization 1ha1 has 11wjori11g i11 journalism. i,, chemistry. 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TO Nffi'()f\l~ ,• .I.Ii. . flyer by designs • com - 202 d83 ~ I I • 14. 1997 THE HILLTOP B1 I .i I .•' SPECIAL ELECTIONS SECTIO AND THE CANDIDATES ARE ... □Anthony Santagati, B2 □Logan Campbell and Lindell Williams, B2. □Cavin Edwards and Constance Cunningham, B2 □Matthew Watley, B3 □Tarshima Williams, B3 □Brian Saulsberry and Maril~ Hoosen □Aclam Levi, B4 □Jonathan Hutto and Shawn Hmvey, B4 □Brandon Broussard, B4 □Joseph Spence, B6 □Christopher Tyson, B6 □ Isa Abdur-Rahman, B6 □Shawn Jones, B6 □Tijan Watt, B7 □Kenneth Ward, B7 □Waladeen Norwood, B7 B2 TH E HILLTOP ELECTIONS '97 Artist seeks undergraduate trustE position as university linkage By Peter Nicks homes of the Gullahs, a group of The CJrrcnt university proposal "only a small pc,centage of these I lilltop Slaff Wri1er African Americans known for their wou ld merge its 746 studen1, wi1h students will get in10 the college of distinctive dialect. A Howard stu• the more than 5,000 students in the 1hcirchoice." Beneath the torn-ou1 In 1he spacious studio in 1hc Fine dent since the summer of 1994, College of Arts and Sciences. San- caption sprawl a group of young Arts Annex behind Blackbum Cen Santagati spoke of his life in Beau• 1aga1i objects to 1hc proposal, point• children, not yet near college age, ter, Anthony San1aga1i works a ford and the culture that is, in a way, ing out that Howard's College of bearing what appears the pains of 1hick, rus1cd piece of wire mesh separate from mainland and main• Fine Arts is the only independent hunger and fatigue. wi1h a heavy hammer as he relates stream American cu lturc. College of Fine Arts amnng the Santagati said the election for • a 1% why he is running for Undergradu• "Yeah, [Beauford! is nice and IIBCUs. undergraduate trustee should be ale Trus1cc. quiet. h's rich with tradition and it\ "Fine Art, a1 Howard has a rich. taken seriously. "People By Valyncla Sau nders feels fortunate to have such a rich voice 1heir concern,. liilltop Staff Writer cullural background that has Campbell said he '4 allowed him to grow. "an umbrella." Decorated in suits. tics. locks and "I see myself as a spiritual per• • You ure a meml- By Ta-Nehlsl Coates partner Edwards. The man is 1,s Edwards and Cunningham ,a,d feel I Iii hop Staff Writer cool as a polar bear and has a hand that they can inject some new life shake like one too. into the student body and the Uni ll's late and Constance Cunning• "We've lost the willingness to s.1c versity. ham is tired. She ,..B) Lylah Holmes ,md faculty and worked with them. addresses as pivotal. ought to bring 1hings him or herself Hilltop Staff Writer I feel that I am making my contri "I undcr:,land where power works. and take the initiative of proposing bution and that is what is importarn I undcrs1,111d where power lies for programs and ideas 10 the board." ·.it-" 10 strengthen the voice to me." he ,aid. different things," Watley said. "If Watley said if conditions at the e-.tudcnt~ on the I toward Currently. he b a Gr:iduatc Assis you don't have that familiarity. then University arc going to change for ·1i Board of Trustees, tant al thc Andrcw Rankin Memo you arc going 10 spend all of your lloward studcn1s, the Board of , Walk) i, hoping to ,unpti- rial Chapel whcre he work, 25 time in the position doing on the job Trustees has 10 he actively involved. ·e ,1udcnts conccrrrs hy hours a week ,md also assists his training. We can't afford the luxu "The trustee board needs 10 own a'!'tern of accountahili pastor al hh church. St. James ry of you being trained when you up to its rcspon~ibility of generat , Heather Savage 10 all the dorm, 10 inform student, ular Town I lall meetings. and a it's important that ,he's only H,111,>p 'il,1'1 \\ ritcr of what ,he i, all about. month Iy newslcllcr 10 keep students involved in one major Mudcnl olfJce While she may t,,: ,mall in stature, abrc:1st of vote, on major issue,. tll .1 tune. r "-"'tr l>l:11 ,trike, I p.m. \\ illi,1m, · mice i, anything hut J'he third step is, "!'he Four Year '' You can he jack nf 1111 l radcs ~d ;mt,crO"d "the Yard:·, ,,1. timid. A, a ,tudcnl trie, lo battle Matriculation Plan ... a way of a master of none. or yo~ could mas ,unJ al the Oagpolc blow her al>tiul the grievances and lack of engendering familial love and unity ter just one." she s:1id. ,nd \\hllc balloon,. the fund, in .ill the college,. ,pecili between students and alumni," William, ,aid her corporate e~pc ~of'larshima William,' call\ I inc An,. Williams confi wrote William, in her platform. ricncc will allow her 10 imeracl dently provide, solutions. This i, a ,cric, of programs that with the lop business professionals ompu, the candidate for She doesn't make promises that sccb to build pride in the I loward on the Bo:ml of Trustees. which ,1e Tru,tcc walks , ig• ,he wi II be able 10 bring mi 11 ions of c~pcrience through educating stu meets four limes a year. l!(•ll) dressed in a bah}• dollars inlo the schools. Instead, dents on the history of the Univer "If I am elected 10 this position, as and pa,1c1 ,carf. read) 10 said the angered student. she "ill sity and preparing them 10 be sup• next 10 Ill) name il doesn't say '>tu her name 10 ,tudenl ,01- ,peak to get some action. portivc alu0111i. denl leader' ii wi II s,1y 1 ;m,hima JSl William,' plan of action con,i,ts Within Williams' hazel eyes lie, Williams 13oard of Trustee." she by p.m. htn11lun1ecrs ,low ot a 1hrce-,1ep platform tilled. a deep consciousness. a con ,aid. "I wanl 10 hring professional he . ~i,h to one. leaving "Classic Blue ,md White: Reviving sciousness for the history and lega ism into the office. I want 10 bring ind her public relations the l loward legacy through com cy behind the name Howard Uni the bcsl of the past lo meel the best ell ;JJi,e alone lo pa,, out munication. education, and prepa versity. of the future." :nt -.and literature. ration." "I want 10 return 10 the family Since her arri"al three years ago. ts , • .., ~a., trymg• to .. create a The lirsl step i, "Students and the love 1ha1 I loward University used 10 Williams said her Howard experi nd ill!Xl'-phcrc: ,he said. "a, Strategic Frame\\ork: Relieving the have." William, said. "The return ence has been a "ver} pleasant ·uc J to during the spcakouh strains of change." Williams plans and revival of the Howard Univcr• one." Although she's encountered . (l)lhing is ver) formal. to focm, on 1hc merging of the col• sity legacy.• all too familiar housing. rcgis1rn1ion ive 11t on ~ct to kno,.., me." lcges. change, in the core academ The native New Yorker said one and administration problems as or- ,!,Jea1, hu,tlc 111 class. ic curriculum and students' involve of the hardest parts of campaigning man} student,. ,he still isn'I lllrncd net ""!"lhcm in their tmck,. ment in the Ccn1cr tor Excellence is balancing her hectic schedule a, a\\ay. are m,habout ho\\ ,he i, "the in Teaching and Learning. a cosmetologist for Cliniquc. mov She said. "I .-ant other students cc- WlJate" or ho" ,he wi II The second ,1cp of the pla1fom1 is ing 10 a new home, serving as vice who graduate 10 be ahlc 10 say, ore ~ pcN!n for the job. but 111led. "We'll Talk." which is a sys president of the Arts and Sciences 'Yeah. I've had difficulties but I still ~famdiari1c ,1udenh with tem designed 10 keep the lines of junior class and going from door 10 love lloward. I'm going 10 give ni ind far.:. communication open between her door in every dorm encouraging back when I graduate'." nts \\Cr) important that ~lu the and studem,. students 10 vote. ind xi me anJ not my volun In this. she" ill dc\'clop an Under Although her schedule leaves Iii• 1lar iJ\l11liam,. "ho i, going graduate rru,tce I lomc Page. reg- tic room for a social life. she said lni ink ass ffUSA slate strives to join Black Diaspora hat ard B) Kenyatta C. Matthews "The mam reason l rc-cnlcred into the elections is llilltop Stall Writer [because) there are issues that need lo be addressed and mended for the beucrmem or student life. With l lUSA S..ul-.bclT) spent hi, early childhood year, on elections laM year. we tried lo make student govern •,king al da" n 10 feed hor,es and caulc in ment more inclusive for the common Mudent. Whal we l'o:ich. Mi". would like 10 see this year is a I IUSA that represents a~nspcnt her childhood in rncially divid not only African American but international students uri:, South Africa. where Vjc1oria Falls, as well." Saulsberry said. lilllt 1e,cn "onder, of the world. wa, ju,1 miles I lt>0sen also participated in la,1 year's elections as the campaign manager for 1hc 1996 IIUSA slate. Synthe . ~their pa,t may ,ccm worlds apart, the two sis. the campaign of David Muhammad and LaMont ti:ie ltlgcthcr for the univen-al cause of love of Geddis. Through her experience. Hoosen discovered 1:1,. \ludcnt,. the problems with s1udcn1 government and how she ~ and lloosen. l lUSA presidential and vice could nrnkc a difference. ~illcandidates respectively. arc People Orga- "I interacted with a wide range of students through f \ilhin Every Realm (POWER). Their mi<,,ion: the campaign. fhe students al I loward come from dif It the political power of all student,. ferent walks of life and not everyone feels they arc ~•1nuopu1 the power students hold back in their being represented. They pul their lruM in students 10 ind make them become more aware of the truly represent them and they were uuerly betrayed." •eholdatthisgreal institution. We want to give I IC>Osen said the political power that the) deserve in every ll "as this common goal ol internutional student unity lofthc univcrsit)." said lloosen. a fourth-year that bought Saulsberry and Hooscn toge1her in the the conditions of my people. In Brazil. I gained insight I'll forever be involved." Saulsberry sa1 . 1111jor in psychology and African sludies. POWER s late. on the economic imbalances in that syslem where 10 Saulsberry and Hoosen auribule their strong beliefs l\lo met in the cafeteria two years ago and "Originally. I was going 10 ru n wi1h my colleague l percent of the country is living like kings and queens 10 cerlain inOuencc in their life. afncnd,hip 1ha1 ha, la,tcd ,incc. Shemielc Da'Bricl, bul we realized our tickets didn't while the other 90 pcrcenl subsist in abject poverty," For Saulsberry. his grandparents and mother shaped 1Cd1011ork ,n the care and Brinn was one of the renccl our ideology of student unity. We didn't have lhc I loosen said. his early value system. and business moguls Earl people I ever served. I lc's always friendly, I be balance it would require lo represent the entire student Saulsberry has also witnessed the economic power• Graves and Reginald F. Lewis further developed Ihose and ~ magncti,m. Brian has integrity and pcrse body because we arc both women and imernational stu le;.;.ness of the Black Diaspora. As an inlcrn for Over values . ora .i For him every knock i, turned into :1 boost dents. Bri:111 was looking for a running male and since seas Private Investment Corpon11ion. Saulsberry deals "I learned al an early age that I never wanted 10 be l. on lgoodold \OUthcrn boy." llooscn said. we both had the same ideas about student government with linancc contracts for busintsscs overseas. Sauls linancially disadva111agcd. Thal is one of the reasons I 1for· tis intcgnly and perseverance that Saulsberry we decided lo merge our two slates." I loosen said. berry ,aid uniting the Black Diaspora on campus can pursued a degree in linancc," Saulsberry said. sted •11tnhopc will lnnucnce students on March 18, Saulsberry and lloosen believe that unification of increase the future economic slallls of blacks through lloosen's uncle has been a great role model for her ima· I ~cb} African-American and interna1ional students at lloward out the world. involvement in social and political eau~!,. ccss tlolc Saulsberry and I loosen have for the Uni will improve the University and enhance the lives of "I want people of color to recognize that many busi "My uncle Ishmael was a college student who laid (ion, ha\ propelled them back into the political blacks throughout the Diaspora. Hooscn, who has nesses arc reaping the rewards of our ancestors' hard down his life and was murdered for what he believed. 1ch." Saulsberry, a junior international busines, major trnvclcd 10 Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, has witnessed work and labor. Now we must bind together and take Because of him. I understand lhal if I am involved in lta>occntration in finance. wn in the l 9961 IUSA the condition of life for economically disadvan1aged advantage of this global economy. And as long as there a cause and not prepared 10 die for it then that cause is ~as the vice-presidential candidate with Chris blacks around the world. is injuslicc, inequalily. racism and financial injusliccs not worthwhile." Hoosen said. "I was fortunate 10 travel because I learned more about B4 THE HILLTOP ELECTIONS '97 2nd year law student on missio~ By Rochell Bishop llubbard. Levi's campaign manag• "Many students have to venture achieve his goals for a better Hilltop Staff Writer er. who said Levi ha, the qu,,lifka out to other campuses in order to lloward tions to perform the dutic, of grad lind needed research materials, and "It takes cooperative effort," Levi Adam Levi is all smiles when it uate tru,tee. qu iet ,tudy space," Lev, said. said. comes to talking about why he is The leadership posi1io11 1lubb ard I le anticipates more spacious 'lb defeat the obMacle of the law running for graduate trustee. speaks of i, Levi's managerial expc• li braries with quality ma1 crial school being separa1c from campus, Described as ded icated, commit ricncc at MCI. where he supervised resources, reading rooms, and Levi is making an effort to be avail ted and well-respected by his peers, nine employees and hi~ experience onlinc compu1er systems. Levi said able and accessible 10 other gradu the second-year law s1udcn1 said he as a law school liaison for a case in the cu rrent conditio ns of the ate school student:,. has the necessary tools to fulfill which other siudenls worked under libraries, wi1h the exception of Other posi1ive changes Levi the position. him. Founders, inhibits siudy abil itic,. wou ld like to sec arc in stipends, Levi decided to en1er I loward's A graduale of the University of Ahhough he doesn't sec an orga grants and campus security. political arena to be more involved Puge1 Sound in W,"hington, Levi nized plan for increasing funds If clcc1ed, Levi said he will reach in the life of the University. Unsure has only been at Ilow ard for 1wo right now, he is in the process of out to the Howard communil), whc1hcr he wi ll panake in a pro years. finding other avenues 1ha1 may pro facilitate feedback and address the fessional political career, Levi said "People should 1101 preclude concerns 10 the Board ofTrus1ees. he is in1eres1cd becoming graduate duce funding. Adam because he did not attend 1rus1ee 10 "make sure lloward is "The board has to be more aggres As far as working with individu Howa rd University undergrad," promoled and 1ha1 the legacy con sive," Levi said, referring 10 1hc als from each graduate school, he is Hubbard said. tinues." means by which the Board o f looking forward to it. He said he is Ifelected, Levi said he will utilitc lie is on 3 mission to find lhe Trus1ces ob1ai n alum ni contribu having an enjoyable graduate his decision-making ,kill, to resources 1ha1 will enable all tions and corpor:ite donations. school career, and has made many 1loward studen1s to compete with improve the condi1i ons of the Levi said he will get the job done. new friends. whom he is looking 01hcr colleges and universities. libraries on campu\. I lc said he has By working in two law firm, in the forward to sharing his suCCC.'>l> with. "The position deserves a person been in situa1 ion, \\here materials D.C. area, he sa id he has become "My forcmoM du1y is to rcpr~nt with leadership C1tpcricnce and that he needed could ll1! found, and familiar wilh time constraint, and all graduate students and to help someone who c.in build coa litions the library's quiet s1udy space has being under tremcndou:, pressure. provide an equal opporlunity for within the administra1ion," ,aid Ed been a problem. lie plans to use thb c~pcriencc 10 learning." he ,aid. HUSA candidates say it's 'time' for changf By Alain Joseph Their pla1fom1 agenda includes: Hilltop Staff Writer • Ensuring an Inclusive Srudo:mGi wi1h a IIUSA boo1h on "the Yard "' The Howard University Communi1y, along wi1h Di> • Communication and Sen,i111~, trict residents arc waiting to sec if Jonathan Hutto can for student body and admini11rat101 be the first to manage the responsibilities of being an • De,eloping a scholarship infm-tit Advi~ory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC) and a • E.st.ibli,h student rcgi,uation"'-1, Howard University Student Association president. grnm. \\ ith student volunteer, in !4icil' "Your living in a dream world to 1hink you can do office,. bolh," s.iid Hutto's former opponent Tony Normand llar\'C) wa, born in Ne\\ Bruns"icl\. who ran against Hutto for the ANCI 806 scat. tcmtx:r 13. I 975. to 1he parcnh Ridwd Nomiand, a long-time District resident who practices Shirley Rodgers. priva1e law in real es1a1e, said that Muno is a capable I larvcy counts her molher a, her bigg, leader who he will suppon if Hutto dedicates himself who rai,cd Shawn's 1wo brothcr.andi. 10 serving in one capacity. since Jlaf\ C} "a, nine. "Rcgardk"o[ "But Hutto can not serve two masters -- the commu and financial problem she "a, ha,ing-~ nity and the students. because both arc full-time posi- strong and ne\'er lei u:, sec tha1." IIJJ\') 1ions and thal would be an inherent conflict of inter i;, an electrical engineering major "t., est," Normand said. consulting. But Hullo and his vice president candidate Shawn Though the job of an eng1ncerandHL11 Marvey. 22, d isagrce. ident ma) seem far removed. Ila!\,) l.lllf "Only by bridging the gap with in ourselves !students) pie, of the po,11ion ,cf\ c each 01her voice their opinion. senior year. Taylor remembers lhat 1he facu lty sclcc1- and bridging 1hc gap between 1hc community and our "I do not wan I to be an engincelJU>t IJ "I encourage my kids to be opinionated and take an ed Hutto to speak on behalf of the faculty. adminiwation will we be able to call ourselves the true circuit,. I wam 10 work with p.:oplc t<>f:il Mecca," Harvey said. active role in life," Ms. Hutto said. She soon witnessed "The speech was moving. ,ind inspired studenh to solve prohlcm,," ,he ,aid. "Eng.inwi;it 1ha1 her son did 11011akc her words ligluly. Hullo received a standing ovation," he said. Hullo is a political science major who wa, born in wi1h people to help them builJn . ' ; l ; i- :h IS IS J. :s le :y , . • • ,i;. , • • • • B6 THE HILLTOP Marci ELECTIONS '97 Trustee candidate digs I for Howard's jewels llo, lie l:ly Keisha Kelly lion at lloward :rnd run for the tion of his foreshadowing. Writing itself with how 1hin~k,, bcca, llill1op Swff Writer office of undergr:1dua1e trustee. poetry. Spence said. give, him the and not wilh cuhivmiogdlc lie Before making the deci,ion 10 opportunity 10 express his idea,, its ,1uden1s. is re, "Do you have a brain'!" arc the run, Spence considered all the problems. fear, and triumph, in an " II re:,lly doc, not m,l!c pus I words a professor a,kcd 10 a first thing.~ that he would have 10 ~acri artis1 ic way. university look, like '"L sec c semester freshman. The freshman fi ce. I lis creativity grows because he s tudents arc hctng ,~ Tl11 was Joseph Spence. Now a fourth "I would much rather keep my docs not consume hi , time watch Spence ,aid. dent year student and an undergraduate money. my grades and my time, but ing television or ,ociali,ing. I le If voted u ndergriJu, c "Tl trustee candidate, he recalls tlmse there is a need for someone 10 be a describe, himself a loner: it give, Spence said the onl) ">) so I words as the turning point in his leader." Spence ,aid. him time to think about what is not vote is ifhc\\asvoia; loan colkge career. "There is a need for someone 10 ahead. approval. :111d that "ooli Si)!ll Before his professor made 1ha1 make the changes for the fu ture," Spence is a member of ,cvcral lowed by demonstrJti,(l; wa~1 comment 10 him. Spence had a 1.5 Spence said when he was addres; honor societies on campus. When form,. lk GP/\. Out today Spence is number ing the topic of his campaign slo he is 1101 studying he is usually "I would not 101c oc.~ not one in the electrical engineering gan, ·•Mil lennium:· working for the cngineering depan there was a need hascdo, "I depanmen1 and is a recipient of a Making adjustments :tnd changes ment's recruitment office. lie has ests of the ,1udcn1,. IUdl trustee scholarship. were at one time a constant in helped design program, for incom The joh of undcrg.ra Tyson continues the tirade F sci win bc-c•m,e he wa~ 100 ou11,pokcn. c:11c with the administration arc not involved wit h uni,e~ity affairs. 13y Chana Garcia wa I lilllop Staff Writer " I "a, like 1/w11k nm somebody u,cd effect ivc Iy. Currently. T)son i, the UGSA ca , 10 ··1r the administmtion knows that representative for the Architecture for ha,ing the nen·e ,:iy it."" he 1 A, one of four Ul:ick student, in ,;iid. " II ,lidn 't m:1kc 11 OK. but it the , 1uden1s arcn ·1 going 10 have a and Pl:111ning Student A,sociation. ,1, his high school cla,s of 70 in Baton "a, recognition that Chris can't strong reaction. that they will not vice-president of Alpha Phi Alpha N( Rouge. La .• Undcrgrnduate Tru,1cc live in both \\orlcb. The) l"hitc mobiliLC and express themselves Fraternity, Inc .. a member of the en candidate Chri,topher Ty,on often cla~,rnatc~J were say ing you can't collectively, then they lose rc.~pcc1." Big Brothcr/Uig Sister progr:,m. l dn thi , and that •· choose one." 1') ;,on said. Financial Advisor for UGSA and faced the classic dilemma of act ing SC as the ··spo~esperson .. for the Blac~ So he did. "The U ndergraduatc Trustee is a the reigning Mr. I loward Universi li e Mudent representative for Howard ty. community. Ty,011 enrolled at I lowar Ahdur-Rahman aim, to lead ,1u at i,c 131ack literature proressor. i, a I le joke,, "Some thi,i' 13) Zerline A. Hughes dc111, in gelling "hat they truly mentorol mine. I le m.tde Ill) fresh ;1hl) 1101 supposed 10 (n, I lilltop Staff Writer dc,en e. as undergraduate trustee or man )Car." he ,aid. "L:,cn more so, I le 1, running in a al not. when in the p:,.,1. "hile ,ining in ro come oul in 11Nr1t.1 I le stand, patient!) at the m,1n - ··1 ,cc:, lot ol studcnh doing their ,pe:1kou1,. I wa, dig.gin· the entire mentor,. 1\bdur-RJI strous cop) machine awaiting the thing on campu,, hut they could scene. Omar Karim. Sha\\ n Barney expcctcdly approach,,,.,. di\bursement ot propaganda need- enjo) their I Inward experience e,en and Kofi Ra,hid inspired me. 1101 climb hurd les 10 r,;rli ed to be approved h) the Office ol more ii the) pushed for more," he only during their term. but during line. Student Activit ies. ,aid. the whole election period:· " I am an effceti,c,V"" This is the lir,1 of many tasks Abdur-Rahm:111 ,aid hi, 1>la1forrn A, uMi.tl. gelling an edge on the I ha\'C c, pericncc in~ undergraduate ,1udenl trustee can- , lightly dillers from the platforms workings of I loward •· specifical hu,i ness plan,. I am 'ti'! didate Isa /\hdur-R:,hman need, to or hi, nine compc1 i1ors. I le is 1ak- ly in 1he School of Business ·· and I am per-,i,1cn1~nd, complc1c in rreparati on for the ing a ,1and by proposing more slu• Abdur-Rahman completed the sec he ,aid. General Assembly elections. dent input" ith administration deci- ond task of hi, day by anending a A, the second old Oy Kacee 0. Wilkerson experience and her performance Jones has been on the academic Sorority, Inc., Alpha Chapter. I lilltop Staff Writer thi~ year to help her win again. and education track all her life but The Las Vegas native said she is In a newslcner sent 0111 10 students her real passion lies elsewhere. a disciplined student at Howard and After IOO years, Shawn Jones i, last November. Jones told students "I love golf ... I'm a golf fanatic," wants her drive ;ind determination still carrying on her family's tradi ho\\ she had :1ccornplished the three she said, whose eyes light up when 10 flow imo her position as 1rus1cc. tion. For exactly one century. mem main points 10 her platform: com she speaks about her dreams of " I have accomplished everything bers of her fami ly have allended puter literacy. increased comm uni having a women's team here on I set out to do last year in my plat I loward Univeri,ity. Perhaps it is cation between the I loward com that sense of pride and f:tmily tra campus. form. I know the job, I've done the munity and a rise in alumni support dition that is driving Jones 10 be al "Golf is a way 10 network and job and I will continue 10 do it if I the forefront of the lloward com 10 20 percent. adv~ncc ... using key talents and am elected,'' Jone, said. munity. Bui even with th is year spent in skills we can get resources for the She wants the student body 10 As current undergraduate truMee, pursuit of her platform, Jones has I loward community," she said. grow and fl ourish with the admin Jones is in the race ag:, in this year spent all three of her years at Besides being in the political sci istration and among itself. but she and hoping lo lock in a second I loward a, an active participant in ence society and the psychology knows that even if she is not re term. With the slogan, "An Edu campus organi,rntions. club, Jones is proud of her affilia elected she will be still wive for c:ucd Voice," Jones i~ relying on her /\, a daughter of two teachers, tion with /\lpha Kappa Alpha campus unity. 14, 1997 THE HILLTOP 87 ELECTIONS '97 e -up stu or trustee By Mork Jennings will benefit in the end. "This stuff might sound futuristic, but ii is not," he Hilltop Slaff Wriler "I think students should pick a candidate for Board said. "I've wrinen simple programs that help you make of Trustees 1ha1 has the best in1eres1s of the students al choices. All this would take is for Howard to hire a pro ' rd junior Tijan Wall is fed up. heart," he said. "The students are the university and if grammer to install the system." is fed up with not being able 10 get student loans you promote their happiness, then their good feeling Wall said he will lobby for a student parking garage of simple paperwork. will translate into Alumni money." near the campus and get Howard more involved in the is fed up with long lines during regislralion. He Wall said that he isn't content anymore with sining community but believes that it is the University's job up wi1h missing programs and events on cam- back and listening to talk and rhetoric. He wants to get to be nurturing mother of its students. ausc of poor communication, and he wants 10 things done. One of the first issues he would like 10 He said· Howard should make it a priority 10 ensure gc. And he lhinks there's others like him. tackle, if elected, is registration. that all students arc validated regardless if they arc able Silver Spring, Md., rcsidcn1was denied two stu "Howard is using Fred Flints.tone era computer sys to pay their tuition up front. loans last year. tems to track registration and accounting information "Howard should devise strategics such as tracking stu fil-SI loan, I received the lellcr af1er the deadline for students," he said. "If we want to conlinue to be dcn\ balances and creating a Howard Based Student snot able 10 receive any money. The second referred 10 as a ' Mecca,' we have 10 begin using 21st loan that would ensure the validation of students," he I was 1101 able to receive because when I tried 10 century technology." said . my loan paper the person at· the desk said there. He hopes 10 get the University to fully computerize "This needs to be a priority," Wan said. "The univer a loan paper for me 10 sigp." registration and student account infom1ation. sity should reflect its mission ofgelling African Amer became frustrated and felt the adminis1ra1ion was The math and computer science major has created a icans in college and keeping them there." king ou1 for my best in1eres1." model on paper o f a computerized registration system, He feels Howard needs 10 belier organize and promote l11hc school had a fend for yourself 1ypc of alli which he calls OLAS, an acronym fo r the On-line information through a centralized information center 'hc said. Wall, who has main1ained a 4.0 GPA Advisory Sys1em. such as a phone voice mai l system that would leave uansfcrring from Morehouse in Fa ll '95, said he Under the OLAS system, a student would plug in his messages for students. wan1 10 leave Howard because he is more than or her student ID number or some sort of security pass "The financial aid office has a workshop in which pro e with 1he education he is receiving. word and their school history would come up. The sys fessionals come in and help students with their student g he decided 10 case his tension by helping tem will give the student a list of classes 1ha1 the stu aid and loan application." he sa id. "(There is] poor change ils allitudc and focus by throwing his dent would enter into the system. turnou1 because people honestly don't know about a inlo lhc ring for the position of undergraduate Wall said 1hc technology is currcmly avai lable, poinl them. " y ing out that George Washington, Princeton and Geor said he is running on the premise 1ha1 if you gia Stale universities have computer systems that t 1he happiness of 1he students, the univcrs i1y already utilize some of his ideas. T candidate eager to take HU into 21st century \ By Shannlka Wagner dental schools and s1udcnt reg.is Brother/Big Sis1cr program. where pass on will be a greater legacy than Hilltop Staff Writer tration. he organized a basketball tourna the one we have received," Ward He s;iid he it is important 10 serve ment and paired college s1udcn1s said. 1he basketball court to law students, represent their will and with children 10 form 1c:1ms. Ward said if s1uden1s would nc1- Kenneth Ward is scoring his make sure students will always be In add ition 10 shooting hoops and work more, there would be fewer 101\•ard leadership with his mo1ivated. being a mentor lo kids, Ward enjoys struggles. · for graduate trustee. "The graduate trustee sits on the L public speaking. "I feel 1hat everyone has a chance 1 2S-ycar-old comes from Win trustee board 10 represent students ,. You might even catch Ward lis of making ii if you believe in your lening 10 his law school tapes in his self," Ward said. Salem Slate University in and their will be my motivation," n, Ward said. ca r rather 1han a hil song by a And Ward sa id he could bring in Carolina, as a pol i1ical sci ir gr.1dua1e. Next 10 being an athlete, interact recording artis1. He s,1id he takes his a new start for !he 1urn of the cen J' · devoting his lime lo law ing with children is one of Ward's work serious!y and knows how 10 tury. His slogan, "Leadership into Ward spends his time par talents. After his undergraduate manage his time. Al home, Ward's the twenty-first century," reflects iog in Howard basketball years he published Skoal Maga television is stuck on ESPN or other his altitude 1oward a new and urals, watching his favorite zine, which was geared 10 elemcn- channels 1hat premier sports. improved Howard University. · · show, "New York Under- 1ary and high school students. He With the graduate trustee posi "As professional s111den1s we • tnd tutoring high school taught special education in Balti tion, Ward plans .10 bring people should realize that it's the work we on Saturdays for Int ro 10 more to sixth and seventh graders together, increase the level of net do now and the great things we are IDd Engineering. and s1arted an aflcr school program working and develop a greater destined 10 do in the future that unity. will make Howard University great at pluale trustee, Ward would 10 keep children off the streets. During his college tenure al Win lege students acquainted with 1he "Through networking, unity and and us as a people even greater." C· D build a foundation for the Ward said. "I spent most of my ston Salem Stale, Ward was a parl Un ited Nation and 1hc General entrepreneurship we will continue lo His ultimate goals arc to time being educated and now I feel of the Modern United Nation. This Assembly. to bu ild on a foundat ion 1hat has IC ;e financial aid, equipment that it is my time to be the educa program consisted of gelli!]g col- Ward was also pan of 1hc Big ol facili ties in the medical and tor/' been laid and the legacy 1ha1 we 's re 1h ngineer student 'transcends' as re it XI dergraduate trustee candidate "I enjoyed interacting with Black tions. I just want to be a good role (race) 10 rub elbows ,vith 1he intellectuals and there was a lot of model for them," Norwood said. trustees. He's there 10 make a dif motivation and energy at Howard," Among all the activit ies Norwood ference," Chan said. ' Waladeen Norwood, his cam Norwood said. "I didn't get to sec is involved in, he finds time 10 take There seems to be no strain on the . slogan for undergraduate many successful Black s1uden1s or in the s ites of the District. couple's relationship. but Norwood "Transcend," is a way of role models growing up in White, "I love 10 go to the museums, 1he said they haven't been able to do private schools." Mall and cultural activities, like any social activities together b- is a Carver Hall Resident The 2 1-ycar-old electrical engi• plays or jazz clubs," Norwood said. because of their busy schedules. research assis1an1 al the nee ring major cites the structure of "I am never bored in D.. C." To Norwood, the past undergrad :e. for Energy Systems and Howard's administration as an inte Amanda Chan, Norwood's cam uate trustees •· Shawn Jones and 1is a member of the Na1ion gral part of his interest in politics. paign manager, mcl Norwood 1wo Omar Karim -- have had interesting ill ·e1y of Black Engineers, "Everything 1h a1 I have experi years ago in class. Based on her campaign strategies. Some tactics nd of Electronics and Elec enced at Howard has been politi communication skills, writing abil he will emulate and some he wi ll sh Enginecrs, sunrise solar car cal," Norwood said. "From regis ities and creativity, he selected her improve. Inroads member and a tration to membership into a certain for the position. "I have high respecl for 1he s1ra1e >r; University Student Cluster organization, it's all in who you "She is great with people and pre gics 1ha1 Omar (Karim] used from up lluhcr. know. I want to allow the same senting clear ideas that students the slogan "The Movement." He tnl jilwant students to rise above quality of service to all students." would support," Norwood said of has presentation and personality t.," !l]blems of Howard Universi- · As the second oldest of four sib- the civil engineering major. "She's that just allracts people. I want to lings and primarily raised by his also been my girl friend for the past emulate his whole persona. I have 111 excel or 'Transcend'; Nor- s tudents who don't know even Howard s1uden1s arc not apathetic. il mother, Norwood is very family year and a half." actually consulted with him for said. know whal she looks like." You wouldn't be al Howard is you t it oriented, but school keeps him Chan said she sincerely thinks no advice on how 10 increase my vis New Jersey native was first . Bui Norwood refutes 1hc notion of didn't have some social conscious nd away from his younger brother and one is belier suited than Norwood ibility," Norwood said. to Howard when he came Howard students being apathetic. ness," Norwood said. "Some peo ng sister more than he would like. for undergraduate trustee. "Shawn (Jones) needed 10 lisit his cousin in February, "I would like Howard administra ple just need a linlc push." ur • ''I try to take them out as much as "Everything he does, he puL~ his increase her visibility during and The following week, he put tion, candidates and students 10 s1op ily possible when I'm home for vaca- whole heart in i1 . He's not in ii after her campaign. There arc many m. 11dmissions application. using apa1h y as a scapegoat. ng :nl ,h.. 101 'm LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!!! DARE TO ROCK THE VOTE. · TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1997. THE BLACKBURN STUDENT CENTER. March it BB THE HILLTOP ~ See More 01 ...% .] The Student Body • Durind Sprind Break. 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Wortham The whole shoot took three hours lhis May. encouraging us to do outside work, Hilltop Staff Writer after waiting in wardrobe and The 23-year-old blames West but there is not that many people makeup for five, but Curry had the Virginia University's lack of proper that do," she said. of energy and enthusiasm, opportunity to talk with such stars training for her decision 10 transfer Critically acclaimed actress er Curry, a senior acting as Martin S hon and Pam Grier schools. While performing at the Angela Bassett is one of Curry's , greets passing acquaintances before being walked to the set in D.C. Artworks Summer Theater inspiralions. "I dissect what she has talks about "Mars Anacks," five-inch heels a half size 100 small. during the summer of 1992, Curry done and sec how I can apply it to film in which she recently Since 1he age of 12, the Largo, d. was impressed by the work of myself,'' Curry said. "Nol 10 be like Md., native has performed in . Howard students. "When I saw all her, bul to have a respect for the art mytbing was just, ' Boom! everything from communi ty the talent the people had, it jus1 that she has and how she docs it ! Boom!"' Curry said. productio'ns 10 her parents' boosted me to do more,~ Curry said. because it is so unique; yet so · Allacks," directed by Tim anniversary parties. That experience led Curry to simple." n and Glenn Close, was " I always made sure I was doing wonder why she was at West Curry's resume also includes roles in theaters last December. something," she said. " Basically Virginia and opened her eyes to in an Internal Revenue Service film was a principal character in everything I d id, I did on my own new opportunities at Howard. and the movie version of movie, which was intended 10· and I made a lot of sacrifices." "I knew Howard was going to be "America's Most Wanted." 1 mockery of " Independence Since an eighth-grade production a good place for me because i1 is Curry would like her present and of "A Christmas Carol" in which very good for people ofco lor in the future carepr to be an inspiration to gh her character's name is she played the Ghost of Christmas arts;" she said. · others. " It [' Mars Allacks'] is 1#1, Curry said she is proud Past, Curry knew that acting was Many s tu dents may have something I have done and want to lhe opportunity to be in a something she wanted to do. complaints about Howard, but share with everyone else," she said. rum. Before attendi ng Howard Curry says she is satisfied and Curry aspires 10 be a famous 'bm people hear I am playing University, Curry was a student at believes that Howard is adequately actress. " I want a star on the r they are like ... ' Oh,' but West Virginia University for two pre paring her for a career in Hollywood Walk of Fame," she like hey, it is a start," Curry years. She entered Howard as a entertainment. said. "I want to be a star." Photo by Hassan Kinley junior in 1993 and plans 10 graduate " Professors are always Ginger Curry hopes her career In the entertainment Industry will Inspire others. Howard eath 101: Website tel1s all tales 'Jams' the best By Craig Brummer Does it sound insane? nature's dark side and some Although thearticlewasnol written DEATHNEWS' graphics may be . By Zerllne A. Hughes Hilltop Staff Writer The target audience for this web people's lack of respect for human in respect to another's culture, the artistically excellent, but they take Hilltop Staff Writer site arc those who arc not interested life. value of life was its theme. forever 10 download. Surfers bs been said that the Internet in the "afterlife," but for those who " The Morgue," o r table of The web site also includes a should be aware that lo view the The Department ofTheat re Arts y has infonnation on every arc intrigued with death itself. This contents, has several different comic magazine called, ''The comics, photographs and video, has presented Howard theater at · imagin able. Perhaps this site actually provides photographs features. " Death Loops" shows 15- Bleeding Edge." In this mawizine, much of their time will be spent its best. web site proves it. To all of and video footage taken at the point to 20-second videos of actual people from the· flanet waiting. As "Jelly's Last Jam" ends its who prefer living a dreadfully of death. Brutal acts caught on deaths. " Death files" includes one, F.E.M.A.L.E. fight and sleep their As an all usion to the legality of second week, it has attracted .a id lifestyle, have no fear tape include torture, mutilations, to two-page articles wi1h photos of way against th e psychos from this web site, all people who number of theatergoers, exciting there are others and they executions and genocide. horrific situations. • B.R.A.V.E. (an· all-male group). subscribe must be 18 years old. In them to the ()(!int of possibly com their voice io be heard. For $9.99 a month one can obtain However, there are segments in. The entire concept is geared for addition, a long contract must be ing back for a second time. NEWS has become the the leading stories about death in a the Morgue that do portray different those who must be sexually agrc~d to by the subscriber. "I wouldn't mind going to see it site of choice for those who nation. DEATHNEWS claims that perspectives. "Webzinc" consists repressed. Dangerous images of The writers of the web site must again," said junior film major no respect for life and arc it's the "World's leading forum for of s tories around the world violence and sexuality display the know the . polcntial problems of Chris Reese. "I thought it was a fascinated w ith death. death culture," but instead should concerning death. One article emotions that some may have, but DEATHNEWS. But indeed, not great show, and I recommend that clarify its purpose, the web be called the leading forum for discussed female genital mutation arc repressed by good common enough people may understand that everybody go see 'Jelly's' to give · appeal to those who want those who want to obtain pleasure and decreed ii as a bad practice in sense. Scenes like these could be the suffering endured by others may their support." · as much visual stimuli as from people's pain and suffering. pans of Africa because many the key that unlocks aggressive one d-1y be their own. Though many professional com from death. This web site exposes human women die from infections. tendencies among males. panies have performed Luther Henderson's original production of "JelJy's Last Jam:' Howard's College of Fine Arts put its own twist to the production by stamp oinance Inovie deviates fron1 ing its trademark on the play. The enormous cast is sublime. Not only consisting of acting stereotypical negative Black i1nages majors, the cast also represents majors such as musical theater, architecture, exercise physiology and dance. Howard alumni. and By Jeffrey Lyles overcome them if you really love heavy ilem, and that's.when all the competitive all their lives and Hol Hilltop Staff Writer someone," Long said. problems begin. These problems lywood's deal is that he isn't aware faculty are part of the cast, too. "Relationships are important, range from o ld flames resurfacing that Darius loves Nina; he's just Throughout the production; the ~. cder this a warning 10 fans even on a friend level and what I to career conflicts and a lack of going for his;' Bellamy said. " I cast took the audience back to the Jiii;ularly guys) about Larenz liked is 1ha1 Darius finally stopped communication between the two know guys are like that, and I period of New Orleans street fairs, star of «Men~ce to Society" fronting for his boys and admined lovers. thought that was very real. ll's sort post-renaissance jook-joints and 'Dead Presidents" - before he loves Nina," co-star Bill Bel Darius and Nina would be lost of an unsaid thing between guys the burgeoning of the jazz move ment across the entire nation. 1te his latest project, "love lamy said. with out their support group of that there are some things 1ha1 you r• know that not one bullet is friends who almost steal the show. don't do, and that's one of them." With creatively authentic cos The two meet innocently enough tumes, professionally crafted sets there's hardly any profanity, at a poetry cipher, where Darius Savon (Isiah Washington), Darius' Rounding out the superb cast are dctths, no weed, and all in all, gets on the microphone and tries to best friend, has to be there for his Leonard Roberts as Eddie, and and an all-around talented cast, y much a dale movie. No woo N ina. Failing in that ancmpt, the show is a hit. The dancers were energetic and than one guy should watch he tries various other methods kept the stage and audience live without the presence of a including using his love of music - ly. The vocal talents of the cast - it's not a buddy movie. - especially the Isley Brothers. director and writer Theodore Eventually, he wears Nina down were phenomenally astounding. Hushing the audience to a pin r is proud that he's breaking and the two become a hot and roles of traditional Black dropping silence, the vibrating Photo by Hassan Kinley rifts of singers sent chills were Bellamy plays pretty boy sent through bodies. re is 001 one lethal weapon Hollywood In 'fove jones.' id in this film, and the only · The significance of the show is the con0i.cts are resolved with too one reason· wby Reese believes is a broken heart;• Witcher much "dead air" left in the film. · "People in Hollywood always. that the College of Fine Arts While 1he first hour is quick and should not be merged with the :iocc you to go the low road, charming, the rest is slow with a safe road. I did n't want to be School of Arts and Sciences. predictable ending. If you've seen "I think we're going to lose the • Photo tr( Hassan Kinley a romance movie, then you've seen quality of our fine arts productions tjones" is a welcomed depar Bill Bellamy (left) and Nia Long (center) pose with director and "love joncs." The only difference lrom the Hollywood norm of writer Theodore Witcher. when they are merged with the here is that it features Black actors. College of Arts and Sciences," 'IOI ways to tell a movie from Still, it's much better (han John hood" film of the month. The frqend as well as deal with his own Bernadette Clark as Sheila, who arc Reese said. Singleton's failed aucmpt at Black The show is complete with its 'stopicsounds simple eno ugh struggling marriage. Bellamy is Darius' othet friends, and Lisa romance wilh "Poetic Justice." So, lighting, music and even hair lllyonc who's never been in a superb as a prelly boy. His charac Nicole Carson as Nina's best if you're tired of chilling with your s\yles. · relationship. In th is case, it ter, Hollywood, is Darius' rival and friend, Josic. Bellamy and Long boyz in the hood, being a menace .If you see a couple ofguys walk lllcon and off again relationship moves in o n Nina during a spat agree that the cast members devel in south central, waiting to set it off ing on the yard with a 1930s conk llariusl.ovehall (Tote) and Nina between her and Darius. Bellamy oped a certain chemistry during with your juice and want some- . in their hair, know that they are Icy (Nia Long). "This is a said he loves his character and film ing. "The energy on screen is thing a lillie•more on the laid back. only in costume. ce film, a real love story. recently spoke about what i1 was real, and we became really close on Photo by Hassan Kinley tip, then you'll definitely have a fully, people will sec that you like playing that role. stage." Long said: Long plays Nina Mosley In jones for "love jones." Grade: A+ t 10 deal with your fears and romantic comedy. "Darius and Hollywoo bijormation gathered by Zerli11e A. Hughes '· THE HILLTOP ···-· ... •~q, B10 I s The ENOUGH IS ENOUGI! vcrsit the rv 'The Self 1>estructlon &Must Stop cncc Our condolences go out to families and friends of those,• achi c have lost loved ones this year due to violence including~ plish officers who put their lives on the line every dayl In add::. A&I\ we would like to uplift Christopher Wallace (AKA Notorious~ defer a loved entertainer, a friend and most Important a fathert c han two (2). who was murdered at the young age of 241 Please,:· mark us this Sunday. March 16th at Rankin Chapel, Howard C~ ry, w for a special prayer service for the BAO BOY FAMILY ANO MOS the f OF ALL A PRAYER FOR PEACE/ :amo, nw It W ; we i: wou wou '.said Tyit T~ Bis, nat< dur Ho, 58; •63; ii Picture taken 30 minutes before the murder.- ' NO MATTER WHAT THE REASON - NO ON! • ' HAS THE RIGHT TO TAKE A HUMAN Lift :( s ,,._1..1..-< PLACE: RANKl"! 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Some say there's nothing like The history of cigars can be Association of America. "The Smoking Advocacy Group, but According to the CAA, the a fine cigar. If this is true, it traced back to 1964 when the industry sales in '64 were only recent · research says demo.graphics for cigar While this use of the cigar may explain the resurgence in surgeon general released a a third of-these sales." otherwise, · s moking. mostly include strays from the traditional cigar smoking. You see it in the report denouncing smoking, According to the CM, the Cigar smoking has been well-educated, professional use, the SAG believes using movies, in magazines, in music and cigarette smokers resurgence of the cigar's linked to cancer of the lungs men. the Philly blunt in this videos, and now here on switched to cigars to avoid the popularity was something that and of the mouth, as well 'as And while more women are mahner. has a reverse Howard's .campus. The latest health problems caused by no one in the industry foresaw. strokes, heart attacks and startin-g to smoke cigars, gateytay effect •· youths will trend has become so popular cigarettes. It wasn't until 1994 The association says that the pulmonary heart disease. · there is a group that has yet become addicted to tobacco that its possible health risk is that cigar sales rose noticeably newfound popularity in cigar In fact, cigar smokers have to be tapped into -- young being overlooked. · products as well as •· 7 percent -- for the first time . smoking can be attributed to three times the risk of adults. marijuana. According to the Smoking since 1970. In 1995, cigar sales the idea tliat cigars signify a developing lung cancer than For youths, an old bu t Advocacy Group, the renewed rose again by 9.2 percent. person's success. nonsmokers. familiar type of cigars is ■ HEALTHFACTSI . 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Walking on to the women's BY Rochell Bishop llunter attributes the team ·s suc basketball team freshman year was Hilltop Staff Writer cess to the "journcywomcn" that 1lunter's first s1ep to making her With the championship, the Lady the play of freshman guard Dar make up the winning squad. "I love dream become a reality. By Marcus Matthews Bison receive an automatic bid to ria Boyd. Boyd was 3 for 3 my team," Hunter said. "They help Although Coach Tyler had filled Hilltop Staff Writer the NCAA tournament that will Everyone knows about the big behind the three-point li ne in the you out, on and off the court, we all her women's basketball scholar start Friday. lloward also broke three, Alisha Hill. Dcniquc Graves second half and finished with a go through the same thing." ships, she was impressed with the tournament record for most and Amanda Hayes. TI1cy arc the "le l,Jdy Bison of l loward Uni career high of 18 points. She The rising star ascribes her speedy I lunter, and invited her to return points scored in a three game highly recognized backbone of the ll): vinually unstoppable in played a key role in the Lady improvement to hard work in the sophomore year on full scholar period with 255 breaking the old Howard University women's bas \tid•Easicrn Athletic Confer Bison being able to pull away off-season. ship. Hunter said her first year was record of 254 also set by lloward from FAMU in the second half ketball team. But what has allowed ~ this year; added another "Coach Tyler expects so much an opportunity to observe how bas in I 989. the team to remain successful. is the Nmen1 to their list of accom for good. "Darria went out there more of me." Hunter said. To ful ketball was played at the collegiate I toward forward Albha"Tuff" collection of competent, but routine ,,,cnt, by defeating Floridu and did some spectacular things fill her coach ·s high expectations, level. Ifill (25 points) was one of the for us. "I just went out took my players who complement the stars. \I 84-53 10 succc,sfully Hunter has practiced tong hours on "I still feel like I'm trying to catch key reasons the Lady Bison One of these, Eriadc Hunter. has ...J their MEAC tournament shots and tried to stay coot. I was the court, run numerous laps on the up," said Hunter, seemingly uncon were so dominant. Hill was become the not-so-secret weapon in •pionship. The win alstl a little too excited at first. but track. and toned up in the weight vinced about her notorious play on named the tournament's most the 1996-97 season. lier overall did their 23 rd straight victo when I settled down I started room in preparation for this season. the court. "I felt l came into college valuable player while averaging improvement in her game has t ,\ich is a school record and is hitting everything I put up. What "Eriade is my unsung hero," said behind." Although Hunter has 26 points per game. which allowed her to play at several start k,urth highest winning ,1real.. can I say, I'm just a cool player," Edward Hill Jr.. Howard's Sports blossomed into a significant con included tying her career high ing positions in a number of games ,rgacti,c streaks in the nation. Boyd said. Information Director. "I'm very tributor to the team, the San Diego with 34 points in the semi-final this season. ,e•m not going to be beat. The closest FAMU got 10 the im pressed with Eriade's improve native believes she can do much game. Ifill was also named to Lady Bison was when the score The junior [orward and center has ,1\ju