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http://hilltop.howard.edu VOLUME 83, No. 1 SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999 Kofi Annan Saying Hello to the Future Farmer, to Speak at Graduation Tore to be Honored Ceremony Student Trustees Sponsor Fundraising Efforts for Kwame Ture Research Library
BY APRILL 0. TURNER Hilltop Staff Writer
Civil rights activists and Howard alumni Kwame Tore and James Farmer will receive honorary doctoral degrees today at Commencement. Later this evening. a ceremony will be held honoring Mabie Charles, Tore's mother, and funds will be ra ised for the Kwamc Tore Research Library. Student Trustees Jonathan Sccrctarv Gweral Kofi Annan "ill Kname Tore, rormerly Stokley James Farmer, rounder or the Con give tociny's 131 cornrnencment Hullo and Randy Short, who Carmichael. "111 be presented with ~ or Rod.al Equality, "ill also be address recommended that Howard an honorary doctorate. honon,d wiU1 a degrtt. honor the activists, are hosting the community ga1hering hon and James Farmer reaffirms the Farmer and Tore and hopes 1ha1 oring Tore's mother. Communi activist and struggle 1radi1ion of Howard will recognize more of BY VAi.ERiE T110~IAS ty activists Rock Newman, Howard University." said Huuo. its greats by the year 2000. Hilltop Staff Writer Lawrence Guyot, and The All "I hope and pray that the award 'These conferring of degrees African Peoples Revolutionary ing of these degrees will moti are but a drop in the bucket of United Nations Secretary-General Party arc also sponsoring the vate students 10 struggle and good will and nffirmation of Kofi Annan is slated 10 be the C\'Cnt. fight for the upliflment and lil> the African American struggle keynote speaker at today's 131st Hullo says Howard is contin eration of African and for liberation," said Short. Commencement Convocation. uing a tradition by honoring oppressed people all over the "Pauli Murray. Charles Cobb, Annan wi ll address approximately Tore and Farmer. world." Jr.• Cleavland Sellers, George 2,300 Howard University graduates "The awarding of the hon Graduate Trustee Randy Short Pndmor, and m:IJly others at the convocation, which is sched orary degrees 10 Kwame Tore is happy about the honoring of See HONOREES, AS uled to start at IO a.m. on the main yard waether permining. "Secreuu-y-GeneraJ Annan brings 10 Howard University a global per HUH Employees Disgruntled spective, based not only on personal convictions. but also on his extensive career of service, education and high Over Proposed Salary Freeze level C'>POict resolution in and throughout the imernational com Union officials say that a salary hike lor upper and mid munity.'' said Howard University Bl J ASO'- T. S\flTII growing number of dissatisfied lend management who took a President H. Patrick Swygert. Hilltop Staff Writer cmplo)·ecs arc calling for a four year retroacti ,·e four percent Many Howard University gradu strike. And when a statement cost of living increase that ates were excited after receiving news A ,trike by the Um\"Crsity's was released last week by the amounted 10 an additional that Annan would be speaking during largest workers union may be Unhcrsity saying that Howard $20.000 a )Car to their checks. today's ceremony. "It's a great honor 11nminen1 if negotiations ••is not able 10 agree to a wage Derrick Davis. chief negotiator 10 have someone who is so experi between the University and increase:· support for a strike for Local 209-1. said the last cost enced with world affairs 10 come 10 hey come from Africa, the Caribbean, the Far E.1,1. Central America and the Local Union 2094 continue to mere.used. of living increase for the mem Howard University and speak with United St.tlcs. Their faces are the faces of the world. Who are thcy7 They are the stall. A union deadline for the nego bers ol Local 209-1 w,1, m 1993. our graduates," said chemical engi last graduating cla,s of the millennium. And they represent ,1 continuing trend m Protests by the union that pro tiations hasn't been set )Cl. "but But accnrdin,g 10 Brock. mem T tects the rights of hospital and a deadline is being discussed:' bers of Umon 209-l "enj,~ the neering major and graduating senior How:,rd graduates with the majority of students receiving degrees in Biology. psychol Raymond Brickhouse. "It ,hows the ogy and Journalism respectively. According 10 ligures released from enrollment man health care workers al Howard said one union official. high,' ,1 \\'ages in compar,1ble type of person that he is and also agement 73 countries nre represented in this graduating class and female, outnumber University Hospital have been Calling the situation ''\cry sen• job, in the Washington Metro shows the type of university that we males two 10 one. mounting because the Universi sitivc," chief negotiator for 1he politan area, and de,pite a long are a part of.'' -COMPtll OBY Clll\1E~A TJI0\1AS ty is "refusing 10 come 10 the University Leroy Jenkins for term management salary freeze. Freshman English and political sci table" 10 discuss a proposal to warded all inquiries about the ha,c rcceh·cd merit increases ence major Brittney Cooper said, "I freeze the wages of some 1,000 case to University spokespcr• over the last seven )ears The think his visit reflects our commit employees of HUH. according son Donna L. Brock. hospirnl continue, 10 be ment 10 drawing ideas from Ameri 10 union officials. At the heart of the mauer is a See HUH.AS ca and the global community. and also reflects our commitment 10 maintaining diversity throughout the Black race." Rev. Jackson Brokers Deal with Yugoslav Leader Annan, who was unavailable for comment at press-time. spoke last ing on this to increase their otherwise Morris said that Jackson is able lO Saturday at the University of Michi By Rnfiah Davis bankrupt moral creditability." said be successful in his diplomatic efforts gan's commencement ceremony. He Hilltop Staff Writer Lorenzo Morris 10 the Phi ladelphia because of the contacts that he has told the crowd of approximately Inquirer. Morris is a Howard Uni• established within congress and the 35,000 people that he had intensified Re,•. Jesse Jackson successfully vcrsity professor of political science global, religious community. "Once his own efforts 10 find a political negotiated the release of three U.S. who wro1la book on Jackson's 1984 you establish a reputation with deal solution to the situation in Kosovo. soldiers who were being held hostage presidential campaign. 'They have 10 ing with human issues in the context Annan, who is originally from in Yugoslavia last week. assume that it is going 10 have some ofcitizen diplomacy. people will find Ghana, told the graduates that the The three soldiers, Steven M. Gon consequences in international rela )'OU when an opportunity arises 10 fight for human rights continues with zales. 22, of Huntsville. Texas; tions." cross boundaries of communication them. While he spoke. l\\o planes cir Andrew A. Ramirez. 24, of Los He added in a phone conversation on international levels:· said Morris. cled above carrying banners that Angeles; and Christopher J. Stone, withThe Hilltop that any assump More recently, Jackson has worked protested NATO's allack on 25. of Smiths Creek. Michigan tions made by Milosevic should not as Clinton's special envoy for democ Yugoslavia. had been in the custody of the take away from Jackson's praises. racy in Africa and he has taken on a Annan's United Nations career, Yugoslavian government for a lillle "All of the advantages for Milosevic high profile in counselling the Clin which has spanned for more than over a mo111h. are far outweighed by the humanis ton fami ly after the Monica Lewin three decades. ha, focused not only Jackson went there on Friday, tic acuon of Jesse Jackson." sky sex scandal. on questions of managemen1- against the warnings of the United llus was not the first time that Jack Jackson is the founder ofthe "Rain adminis1ra1ion. budget, finance. and States officials. He wa, told that his son negotiated the release of bow Coalition," a non-profit self personnel- but also on refugee safety could 1101 be guaranteed and hostages. In 1984, he secured the help group for blacks. liberals. poor issues and peacekeeping. as well as that there was a chance he could get release of Navy Lt. Robert Goodman. whites and Hispanics. sensitive diplomatic issues. caught in a NATO air strike. ln two who was shot down o,,cr Lebanon. After sa, ing the soldiers. Jackson In the early 1990,,, he negotiated the days, Jackson was taking the soldiers That same year. he negotiated the prayed for peace and demanded that release of Western hostages during away from Yugoslavia freedom of dozens of prisoners from Clinton stop the bombing and resume Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Most Some say thm the release of the Fidel Ca See A2 See 811 SUNDAY: Rain 77 1-IlGH, 58 LOW ... ' • l SATUOAY, MAY 8, 1999 A2 THE HILLTOP CAMPUS Howard University Student Association Struggles to Staff Office Before Summer For Trustees Summer General Assembly Questions Staff Appointment Means Work, By Rnffah Dnvi5 tive:· said Howard Brown. a junior filmmak Unily 2000 will 001 have an approved budget. Hilltop Staff Wri1er ing major who 1s the represen1a1ive for the They will have 10 borrow money from S1uden1 Work, Work School of Communica1ions. He said 1ha1 the Affairs. Howard Univcrsiry S1udent Associmion Pres General Assembly's main goal was 10 make Brown said 1ha1 he recommends tha1 Hoosen By JASON T. SMITII idcnl Marilyn Hoosen and Vice President sure the appoimees were qualified and tha1 they and Jackson accepl the decision of the Gener Hi lltop Slaff Wriler Torah Q. Jackson are preparing for a long. busy had the studem body's bes1 in1erests a1 heart. al Assembly. "A disrespec1 of procedure and summer. Amid conrro,'Crsy. 1he 1wo hope 10 use Jackson said 1ha1 he unders1ands the reasons the General Assembly is a disrespect of 1he stu !he lhree mon1hs 10 gel srnrled fulfilling behind the ac1ions of 1he General Assembly. dent body," he said. promises made 10 the s1uden1 body in their plal "Any over1ones of hos1ili1y al 1he meeling The mee1ing las1cd for aboul four hours. form. were probably a result of 1he tradi1ion of adver according 10 Brown. When ii was over. only The two newly elec1ed s1uden1 leaders are si1y between HUSA and 1he General Assem four of the eleven Slaff direc1ors 1ha1 Jackson already under the gun. They mel suspicion bly:· said Jackson. "This is one tradition thal and Hoosen were imending 10 have working head-on al a recenl General Assembly meet• we do 001 seek 10 con1inue." 1his summer had been approved by 1he Gener ing, where 1hey came under ,cruliny for their However. Jack,on ad mined thal much of the al Assembly, said Jacbon. Maff choices. con1roversy 1s due 10 HUSA execulives· 'The summer is when 1he majority of the In keeping with 1he by-laws of 1he HUSA unwillingness 10 accep1 lhe vote. work is accomplished," s1a1cd Jackson. He Louis Sterling cons1i1u1ion, 1he General Assembly gels 10 "Pan of the confusion surrounding the Gen said 1ha1 af1er the summer. HUSA will be able approve by a vole the appoin1men1s made by eral Assembly mee1ing has been crea1ed by us," 10 gauge how successful their office will be. Finance major Louis S1erling has the presidenl and vice presidenl of H USA. said Jackson. 'This is due 10 our desire to Jackson hopes 10 lay down 1hc framework for made a habi1 of being ahead of 1he Much to the chagrin of Hoosen and Jackson. adhere to the cons1iiu1ion, bu! s1ill have a bud the credi1 union 1ha1 his office b planning 10 game. To win 1he highly compe1i- their choices for financial advisor and for chief ge1 so we can serve the s1uden1 body this sum start. Also, speakers will be lined up fo r the 1ive Truman scholarship, S1erling of.iaff were overridden by the VOie of the Gen• mer." speaker series in 1he cafe1eria. and they will s1ar1ed researching mon1hs before era! Assembly. Hoosen is curren1ly 1rying 10 render the meel begin selling up 1he ln1crna1ional His1orically 1he applica1ions wcn1 ou1. This summer. in 1rue S1erling style. File 1,1010 "Marilyn was 1rying 10 gel everyone who ing uncons1itu1ional, which will allow her 10 Black College Conference. boanl ~lnril)n llooseuand Q, 11,rah Jadoon of !;nil) 2000 worked on her campaign on her ,1aff. howev• keep her appoinled s1aff. If ii is decided 1ha1 the Hoosen was unavailable for commenl. he will be brushing up on hi, er. tha1 wa, 11011he General Assembly', objec- mee1ing wen! against 1he HUSA cons1itu1ion, room e1ique11c lo prepare for his Scp1ember dcbu1 a, 1hc undcrgrad ua1e represen1a1ivc 101he Universi ly's Board of Trusiecs. For S1erling and Che' Sayles. 1he board's gradua1e representa1ive Moving Right Along ... elec1. the ,ummer of ·99 wi ll be ho1 and busy. During 1hc summer monlhs. they will be con1ac1ing and meeung wi1h previous board of As the semester drew to a close students packed their things and loaded cars to head home for the Che Sayles summer. University housing closes tomor lruSlee siudenl represen1a1ives 10 gel a crash course in how 10 maneu row for the semester. ver proposals and ideas through the Universily's conlrolling and gov erning entily. For S1erling. that means nel\\'Orking with pas! Mudenl 1rusiees over 1he ln1erne1 and lhe phone while hold• ing down an imcrn,hip al Gold• man-Sachs. a Ne w Yo rk•ba, ed rnve,trncn1 bankrng firm. ''I'll .also be readmg a l01 ahoul the posi1ion. I wam to be \\'CII versed ;,o 1ha1 when September rolls around I' II be on 1op of every1hing: · said 1he School of Business Junior. Sayle, prcdicis !his summer will "be bo1h challenging and rn\lgo r.llrng.'· For ,iar1ers, Sayle, i, working on a llilllop S1n1T/Eric llnll Nauonal Sruden1 Social Engineer ing Co~f,•rence ,lmed 10 kick off 1his ,umm,•r. pt'Oding appro\'al frbm the Unavcrsi1y. The 11a1ional confer ence will "call for a meeling nexl February of every Hislorically Students Baffled by Hall to Make Retro Tunnel Black College and Universily ,111- denl governmem 10 discuss effec ti ve way, 10 impro\'C HBCU s1ude111 li fe and academics ... said 1he law Release of Psychology Entertaining and Interactive school , 1uden1. .. I also plan 10 ;,pend this summer crilically reviewing 1he proposed S1uden1 Code of Con• Professor Attraction to Line Valley During duel and i1s JlO"ll"e and negali\'e effec1;, on sludent life and ac.1de• By ERICA MOOD\'•H \NKERSOI\ sily;· said Allegra Banle, a junior mies:· Hilltop Smff Wri1er broadcasi journalism major. Homecoming of 1999 The momhs leading up lo their firs1 S1udcn1s agreed 1ha1 Johnson creal mce1ing wi1h the board are critical. S1uden1s of Dr. Kamau John,on. an ed a unique and in1erac1ive learning By C11,\111,t:S Cou:MAr., JR. Members of the Howard Universi1y communily were firs I said African s1udies and film grad associnle professor in the psycholo environment Some commenled 1ha1 Hilltop Siaff Wri1er introduced 10 Hall's idea al 1he recenl s1uden1 leadership un1c s1uden1 Randy Shor!, 1he cur gy deparlmenl of Howard Universi although the psychology professor re1reai a1lhe Boldger Ce mer fo r Leadership De,'Clopment rem gradua1e 1rus1ee. Bui. accord lY, are outraged by the Universi1y·s seemed quie1 and in1ro,'Crlcd oulside Rob Hall. Homecoming coordinmor for 1999. is seeking in Po1omac. Md.. tha1 1001( pince on April 2310 25. Many ing 10 Short. a 1rnining program for 1hc incoming 1ru,1ees should be decision 10 dismiss him. of the classroom. within 1he class 10 make his Iheme for next year, "E,-olu1ion of1hc Mecca." people were exci1ed and recep1ive 10 1he concepl of 1he Johnson. who has been wilh Howard room he animmed 1hc subjec1. a living and brealhing reali1y. re1ro 1unnel. more defined. ..Jde,1lly, 1he summer should be a for 1he pa11 SC\'C0 years. specialized Lauren Derb)( a junior English major. 'The idea came as I was 1hinking of a way 10 Jruly deliv "I 1hink 1ha1 il's a grea11hing:· said Jewel James. a sopho behavioral p,ychology and African is surprised by the ,udden change and er the Iheme for Homecoming," Hall said. His vision for more psychology major. ··seeing as 1he year 2000 is such producli\'e lime for lhe sludenl American s1udics. He ha, s1udicd wishes 1ha1 more professors al Homecoming includes a grand scale tunnel which will a mrning poim. we all need 10 look back and reflect on 1rus1ees. bul 1he persons responsi and researched al many insii1u1ions Ho"ard were like Johnson. "He's one sirnulalc a walk through the evolu1ion of Howard Uni Howard's hi s1ory. I don·1 1hink 1hn1 any of us know ble for 1raining lhe 1ru,1ees have as much imeresl in training !hem as ranging from the Universi1y of Vir oflhe besi 1c:1chers r,'C had since I've versity 0\'er i1s firs! 131 years. enough of HU's his1ory as i1 is. and the retro 1unnel will ginia to Harvard. where he ob1aincd been al Howard." she said. "I wan1ed 10 ha,·e somc1hing on campus during Home serve as a means of enligh1ening us all." janilors have in cleaning a gas sta- his Ph.D. The beloved professor said 1ha1 siu coming 1ha1 would allow s1uden1s. faculty and the Howard If things go the way Hall plans, there will be 1elevision 1.ion reslroom." said Shor!. who ·s In 1992. Johnson relurned to his las! mcc1ing will be June 4. den1, should "express themselves in community a1-large 10 pause and look back over Howard's screens. old Hilltop newspapers. and ac1ors in each cham birthplace in an anempl 10 continue regards 10 what they wan110 receive hislory. as !his is 1he las1 Homecoming of 1he cen1ury," ber of the 1unnel. specific 10 1he lime period 1ha11he tun Shor1 and Jona1han Huno. the cur his work a1 Howard. from 1he universi1y and wha1 their Hall added . . nel represenls. ren1 undergradua1e s1uden1 repre "Coming here was an oppor111ni1y 10 siandards are." The 1en1a1ive plan for lhe re1ro runnel is tha1 ii will ei1her senta1ive 10 the board. have been in re1urn 10 my communi1y of origin "Studellls have a rig hi in 1erms of 1he be on lhe main yard or in 1he valley during Homecoming cons1an1 con1ac1 with Sayles and and make a con1ribu1ion in the health lype of leaching Ihm 1hey receive in week. which is scheduled for November 1-6. The 1unnel Faculty Senate Election Results S1erling. preparing the new elecls arena as well a, 1he role 1hai Howard any inslitu1ion !hey anend," said will be divided inlo seven chambers wi1h each chamber for lhc poli1ics of 1he board. 1he plays in the African Diaspora." said Johnson. IWO said. representing 1wen1y years of Howard his1ory and change. The faculty senate election that took place Johnson. Johnson mel his wife Tamara al Hall. a compuler-based informalion syslems major, pro "For this summer. ii i, crucial 1ha1 He said 1ha1 he does 001 regre1 the Howard and 1hey arc approaching poses 10 have all aspecls of Howard represenled al some on April 21st resulted in the following: pas1 and curren1 1rus1ecs work time tha1 he spem al 1he Universi1y. their 1e111h anniversary. They have level 1hroughou1 1he 1unnel. 1oge1hcr 10 ensure 1ha1 pas1 ini1ia- " I have done my besl to make a pos 1wo sons. As far as his fu1urc plans, Hall said he would like 10 solici11he help of engineering Qiwr.. 1i ves do nor fall 1hrough 1he cracks i1i ve con1ribu1ion," said Johnson. Johnson said he is reviewing a num sludents with lhe design and gel s1uden1s in fine arls 10 and new issues are addressed in an 'There is a brigh1. ialen1ed genern1io11 ber of opportuni1ies and will look in10 Toft Broome-166 Ken- appropria1c and 1imely manner:· help as ac1ors in 1he 1unnel. ·There are so many pieces neth Tollett- 37 ofyou 1h 1ha1 will be gradua1ing from lhe clinical area. researching. and 1ha1 are needed 10 make this en1ire project come 1oge1h said Sayles. Howard and assuming leadership leaching again. er," he said. Also, help wi1h 1he research is needed so tha1 The two new s1uden1 1rus1ecs offi posilions." "Clearly, Howard has an impor1nn1 the iunnel is done as 1horoughly and accura1ely as possi Vjce-Chaic cially assume 1heir offices on July Many s1uden1s are appalled thaJ the and his1orical legacy bui il's also an ble. said Hall Richard Wright-133 Star- I. and their first board mee1ing is in university has made such a move. ·•Jf ins1i1u1ion ofenormous po1en1ial, and Hall is also seeking sponsors 10 dona1e cons1ruc1ion manda Bullock-60 early September. All this after 1he lhe university is going 10 lny off a I hope 1hu1 we realire the grcalness maierials and contraclors to participale in making lhe 1un currenl board appro\'es 1heir professor who makes siudenls wan! 10 of 1ha1 po1cn11al so we can begin 10 Secretary appoin1men1 by vole in June. ncl as en1cr1aining and in1erac1ive :,s possible. Mercedes Tibbits- 162 Con- learn. ii makes you wonder whal the make 1ha1 happen:· ,aid !he professor. "Re1rospec1 is a cheesy thing unless you acmally do i1 ..In July. I plan 10 hil the ground run Universi1y·s mission ac1ually is:· said Leslie Hicks, chairman of the psy• righ1:· Hall commenled. stance Ellison-37 ning:· said S1erling, who will leave Aisha Masaac, a junior biology chology dcpartmen1. and the office of Funding seems as 1hough ii will be the biggesl obstacle his New York inlernship early 10 major. "He's lhc only professor ai Dr. Clarence Lee. dean of 1he college wilh the projec1, he said. The Homecoming S1eering Com Falculty Trustee s1an his work as trusiee. Agnin. in Howard thal made me laugh." of ans and sciences, were 001 avail mince has made provisions wi1hin i1s budge1 for 1he 1un 1rue S1erling s1yle. he quo1es 1he "I don't undersland why he is leaving Carolyn Whitfield Broome- I 28 Alvis able for comment. nel. bu1 ii has a limi1ed amount of resources. In hopes of Bible and adds: "fo whom much 1s bu1 he's a very good Jeacher and I Adair-73 cushioning the cos! effec1 of the tunnel, Hall and the Sleer• 1hink he can only benefil the univer- ing Comminee have begun a fundraising 1eam . • • A3 SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999 THE Hu.I.TOP ces BANNER to Connect Departments of the & University by Opening of Fall Semester By RAFIAII D AVIS cards and the new system. "This sys Hilltop Staff Writer tem will help us monitor what is hap "University Police, Enrollment Manage1nent and pening," he said. "That should caution ws Howard University officials say they people with ulterior motives." Employment services all play an important role in the will be taking the last steps toward Currently, the university is working coq,plete implementation of the BAN operation of the system, from the issuance ofID cards to on setting up BANNER Web. "Some NER System this summer. monitoring building access," said Joe Collins, Executive time early next year, we anticipate The BANNER System is a one-card Director of Information Systems and Services. implementing web access for stu• system, in which students' identifica dents," said Collins. This will provide tion cards carry all their information. students self-service web access to the What do you think the Under BANNER, the university offices scheduled to register, the system had to it will interface with BANNER," said course catalog, class schedules, on-line such as Student Accounts, Cashier and be shut down several times. Collins. Electronic scanners have been registration, grades, admissions, University should Housing wiU be able to access the same "Most of the problems were technical placed outside most buildings on cam account balances, financial aid and information, which should eliminate a and have already been corrected," said pus to detect who is entering the build other such departments, he said. improve during the lot of running between the offices for Joe Collins, executive director of infor ings. Once the buildings are locked The new system will not only be used students. mation systems and services. only those with valid Howard Cap for students. University employees will summer? Portions of BANNER are already up This summer, grades and transcript stone identification cards w ill be also use BANNER. Collins said that and running. Students had their first processing will be incorporated into allowed to enter. Those usipg the cards other BANNER components w ill official encounter with the system dur the system, which already includes to enter will automatically be logged include the BANNER Human ing registration for Fall 1999. recruitment, registration, housing, into the University's main computer. Resource System, which will incorpo "I thought it was efficient," said Jef financial aid, student accounts and ''University Police, Enrollment Man• rate aspects such as applicant tracking, frey Walsh, a sophomore human devel cashier departments, said Collins. agement and Employment services all position management, employee opment major. "I have one complaint: Another aspect of BANNER is secu play an important role in the operation administration, payroll, benefits, etc. it took a long time to pick up. The rity, although it only plays a small part. of the system, from the issuance of ID According to Collins, the university phone just rang and rang." He said that Collins exp lained that University cards to monitoring building access," hopes to develop BANNER Finance once the system answered the phone, Access Control is in charge of security, said Collins. System and a BANNER it was very easy to register for classes. but BANNER will play an integral role. For Victor Dzidzienyo, Dean of the Alumni/Development System in a The reason for Walsh's initial trouble "Although the University access con School of Architecture and Design, couple of years. was that the day sophomores were trol system is separate from BANNER, security is the best aspect of the new ID "They lleed to develop a place Residence Life Strives to Improve Dorms By Summer's Close where students can get together "Some people will not be happy with the day and night, instead of hanging By STEVEN J ONES results ofthe lonery but the idea is 10 make outside of the dorms." Hilllop Slaff Writer it as fair as possible,.. he said ...I n the meantime have faith in the green [reas Howard University sophomore biology signment request forms)." -Tarik Cranston, Sophomore Accounting major Nicholas Pendergrass was satisfied In response to complaints from students when his first choice in the dormitory lot• like Pendergrass and Grant. University 1ery was granted. This fall. he will move officials say improvements will be made 10 1 into the Howard Plaza Towers. all of the dorms during the summer. "The best housing is the Towers," said Pen ..Our major objective is 10 make certain that dergrass. In his eyes the living conditions every student we house is satisfied." he in the Towers are "not very good" but con said. "We never stop trying:· ditions are bener than other dormitories According to Campbell, all dorms will available 10 male students. undergo routine maintenance, which He compared the Towers 10 his room in includes painting. replacement of carpet. Carver Hall, where he lived as 3 freshman. and minor bathroom repairs. Major reno "Living in Carver was like living in a box,'' vations will be made 10 Meridian, Drew. said Pendergrass. Truth and Crandall halls. Hilltop Staff/Eric Hall Junior photography major Ahm3l Grant, In Meridian Hall. extensive work wi ll be There are man) probltms in the donns., a\ wen aOO\t'. that Residence Lik hopes to impr'O\t" bdore who has lived in Slowe Hall for two years, done in forty-four rooms. These renova lh• domu open for th, fnll s,mest,r. said that he is also disappointed with the tions will include repairing air condition Univer.,ity's dormitories ...If you were 10 go ers and ceilings in the foyer area and the sonal items. said Campbell. task force that will roam the halls of dif look at an apartment with the same main lounge. In addition. some floors will In reference 10 Truth and Crandall halls. ferent dormitories to ensure that they are up deplorable conditions for the same amount be replaced and refinished. Campbell said he was very pleased with the 10 par. Campbell ,aid he sincerely believes of money. you would laugh in the face of Currently. Drew Hall only has one \\'Orkin~ progress of hoth halls. "hich are By J ,\S~tlNE B ROWN 10 ancmpt to create bener schools by form April 27. when a group of concerned e 0 Registratio11 should be more , smoothly run, and scholarships should be given more freely. Also, administrators should be more helpful." -Franklin Poku, St•nior Ad1•ertising Major ~lull r»nu1 P... 1n dc 'f.-kia 11m•r~ "Staff needs more intense training programs to better serve the needs of the sh,dents' individual sihla Wt: ~nktr. llltrt\ L~ lhc:ir UN llla11 llii'-~ «futm.•urm!u1'1 tfowaro Uni~ty 1111d .1oo1'. tions." <wDtd 6fl h.av;lttg llttlJt Ql1 l~ At'!lll, t /\o(le~II ~ ti\. -Cheryl-mm Collins, Graduate Student --Compiled by Farrell Goff A4 SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999 THE HILLTOP HO'\VAI{D U IVEllSI'fY May 8, 1999 Dear Howardites: I take immense pleasure in offering heartfelt congratulations to the graduates of the Cass of 1999 and to their families and dear friends who have come to celebrate with them this impressive achievement. The emotions of Commencement Day rush over us as we contemplate the striving, the sacrifice, the support, the knowledge gained, the friends made, the achievements recorded and the loved ones we lost on the journey to this ceremony. For some this is the first college graduate in the family and for others it is the most recent in a long family tradition. With admiration and respect, we are proud of each and every one. Our graduates on this day move to another level of excellence and service to the nation and the world. We, at Howard University, are supremely confident that our graduates, who have been both the subject and the object of our attentions during their enrollment, will thoroughly fulfill their respective destinies. Our talented faculty has endeavored to bring out of each student her or his greatest potential for intellectual development and a continued and heightened thirst for knowledge. Our staff has worked diligently to provide a campus life rich with potential for personal, social, spiritual and cultural development through co-curricular programs and activities fostering leadership and other critical life skills. Mindful of our legacy, mission and future obligations, the University challenges the members of the Class of 1999 to bring to bear their skills, compassion, values .and sense of service for the benefit of humanity. We entrust, literally, our future to their integrity, leadership, generosity, perseverance and concern for others. Whether the degree or certificate conferred today is undergraduate, graduate or professional, our g raduates ioin a le2endarv pantheon of Howard University alumnae and alumni. After today, these newly inducted alumnae and alumni will, I am certain, earn for themselves a well deserved reputation for excellence, commitment to justice and support for Alma Mater exceeding even that of their predecessors. On a personal note, it is with singular joy and satisfaction that I offer particular congratulations to those graduates who began their tenure in 1995, the year I was privileged to return to my beloved Alma Mater as President. You are my "first class" and you will always have a special place in my heart. Indeed, your generous class gift lets me know that you, too, value Howard University as a very special place. I encourage you to continue your generous support of the University thereby providing for future generations the experience and opportunity that only Howard can provide. On behalf of the Trustees, officers, faculty,. staff, students, alumni and friends of Howard University, I extend best wishes for much success and happiness to the graduates of 1999, their families, friends and other loved ones. H. Patrick Swygert President SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999 THE HILLTOP AS CAMPUS Students Still Com Charter Schools Discussed plain About Campus Tore, Farmer to be Honored Today Shuttle Bus Service be recognized by Howard Universi from 7 to 9 p.m. in Blackburn Last Week HONOREES,/rom Al ty." Farmer said. " I have other hon "We are very happy about the honor, When asked if she takes the shut orary doctorates. but I've always said Mable Carmichael " I am very CRARTER,/rom Al he said. "Charter schools provide an tle. freshman psychology major should be recognized similarly. wanted one from Howard, and now pleased that they decided to honor my Grace Slack replied. "When It opportunity to learn things that can Howard really needs to create a Hall I'm getting it. This has more mean son:· come\:· ;or D.C. Schools Superintendent then be applied 10 public schools." of Fame for all of its great graduates ing to me than any of the other hon "Mae Charle,." as ,he is affection ~Jene Ackerman. 12 to 15 per1:cnt of No one present. even critics ofchar That seems to be the consensus not just the high-brow ones." ors." ately cal led by two generations of :me charter school's budget may go 10 ter schools, denied that the public among Howard University stu Farmer, 79, and Tore, who died last Kwame Tore, formerly known as organizers and activists. is spear dents, who are hoping that they :,he management company. These school system is experiencing prob November in Guinea. West Africa. at Stokely Carmichael, lead the Stu heading a world-wide drive to build •companies can buy properties at lems. can expect better service when they the age of 57. will receive honorary dent Non-violent Coordinating Com an in,titute and library in Tore's nan1e return in the fall. Unfortunately for :,educed rates. allowing them to make Owens contrasted the $3.5 billion doctorate degrees along with three mittee as a ,tudent at Howard, and in Conakr)\ Guinea. students, although University offi :a profit once the school is gone, pos President Clinton's administration is time Olympic gold medalist Jackie later became prime minister of the "Kwarne continues to live as a rev :sibly leading to policies that do not spending on bonds to support public cials are promising change. they are Joyner-Kersey and Chairman and Black Panther Party. Tore. who has olutionary and activist who studied. ,benefit students. schools over five years to thc$218 bil• not saying what changes can be CEO of Fannie Mae. James A. John• been described as the voice that gave worked. and Struggled all of his life Assemblywoman Polly Williams of lion being spent on highways over the expected. new meaning to the phrase, "Black for African, and other oppressed peo "We're right ,,t the end of finaliz son. the Wisconsin State Legislature next six. He said that Republicans Farmer. who formed the Congress Power." also launched the All ple. especially for students and believes that the charter school move propose even less funding. ing some decision, and some on Racial Unity and organized sev African People, Rewlutionary P:1rty. youth," said Bob Brown. a friend of thoughts," ,aid Jane Rand. Assis ment has been appropriated by outside The discussion shifted to ways in eral sit-ins and boycotts during the Tore was arrested more than 30 Ture and director of the KwameTure Lint V,cc President for Adminis groups and that its nature has changed. which public schools can be Civil Rights Movement. has lost both times in 30 years. Work Study Institute and Library. tration. She said that it wa, too "We never intended to hurt public improved. including recruiting more his legs. is now blind and lives in Tore's mother, Mabel Carmichael. Funds will be roised d11ri11g Sa11,r schools," she said. Originally. she stat African-American males into the early to discuss what changes Fredericksburg. Va. will attend the Commencement exer day nigltr e1•e111s ro be11efir Tire would be made, but that there will ed. charter schools were created in teaching profession. After learning that the Board voted cises and accept the honor on his Kwame 1i1re l\brk Study /11.rriwre am/ Wisconsin to find a more successful Anton Davis. an educator a.nd par be improvements. to honor him this spring, Farmer. behalf. Tore. who last spoke at the library wlrich will be built in "Student, can expect something alternative for low-income students ticipant in the African-American who has received 24 honorary university in February of last year. Conakry. Guinea. Da11atio11s can be and racial minorities who were being Males Into 'leaching program at the different and something that is degrees from other institutions. said received one other honorary degree, sent to the Kll'ame 1i,re /11stit111e mid bused by the thousands from inner Howard University School of Educa within the requirements and he was elated and wi II count his from Shaw University in 1971. librory c/o The Black Unite,/ Fu11d of cities into neighboring suburbs. tion, remarked that it all comes down requests from the students that we degree from Howard as one "close to The Honoring ofTure·s mother will Illinois, /809£. 71:,tSt., Chicago, IL got last year." said Rand. But proponents of privately-run to "how willing you are as African my heart." take place nt New Bethel Baptist 60649. Plro11e 773 324-0./94. Email Many students feel that shuttle charter schools hope that they will American men to go into that envi "I feel very nattered and honored to Church, located on 9th and S Streets [email protected] spur parental involvement and encour ronment and make a difference, and service could have been better this age public schools to improve. we are making a difference every day:· year They complain of long waits As a rebuttal to arguments against Participants in the Town Meeting and unreliable service. private companies contracting to run came to share their ideas and reserva• "Overall. I guess it\ a good sys public charter schools. Josephine tions about the charter school move tem," said Cbambre' Malone. a HUH Workers Protest for Increased Baker. Chair of the D.C. Public Char• ment and the privatization of public freshman international business ter Schools Board, assured the audi schools. Although no consensu, was major. "It juM needs consistency. ence that the application process is ultimately reached as to whether it is They shouldn't change the stops at Wages, Say No to Pay Freeze detailed and arduous to ensure that preferable to support community-run the end of the year." participants are serious about the work charter schools, privately managed Students complain that it is hard HUH,/romAJ union to enroll and collect member Disgruntled workers have placed of running a school, and that if a pri charter schools. the current public to plan to arrive places on time ship from employees- employees ··say No To A Wage Freeze" stickers vate manager is hired. the board makes school system. and/or private and because they never lmow at what who may receive permanent job stn on doors. in elevators, on back, of sure the arrangement is in the best independent schools. the Town Meet time the shuttle will come. "Even challenged 10 effect greater controls tus after 12 months of employment. chairs and on statues. interests of the school and its stu ing was a time for community mem the bu, drive~ can't tell you when on costs.'' Also. senior union member'> will '1'he morale of ihe workers is low." dents. bers to share their views. the last bus will run;• said Lauren "What a spin.'' said Davis who enjoy more weekends off. Davis said. "Workers are >tarting to The Hon. Major R. Owens (D, NY), Dr. Carillo put it eloquently when he Coleman, a freshman biology points to a new six million dollar Those terms were agreed on in lash out in a manner that is having a founder of the National Commission expounded on the importance of being major. trauma center and a new hospital August of 1998. and that's when the physical impact on the hospital.'' on African American Education able to "disagree without becoming According to Rand, the universi museum. "They have just spent negotiations broke down Davi, ,aid. Future protest,. Davis said. w,11 (NCAAE). belie,•es tha t charter disengaged.'' ty should have plans for the shuttle money like it was coming down from 'The union received a fa, saying include marches in front ofS--.ygert\ schools can be beneficial. "Public service fin,tlized by next --.eek. the sky." that unless 2094 accepted a wage home if negotiations don't continue schools have become... bureaucracies," •-Jasmine Brown, Rafuzh Davis Protem by the union have ,-..uiged freeze they didn't want to negotiate 'The way the negotiations are being from being symbolically quiet to loud any longer:· Davis said. ·1ne only handled can be traced directly back and rambunctious. The most recent thing the union is saying is negotiate. to Swygert," said Davb. protest was the most visible. La,t The law says you must negotiate.'' And that is a slap in the face for week. about 60 workers from Local Davis took his charges to the many workers-workers who aided 2094 marched on the sidewalk of the National Labor Relations Board and Swygert during hi> briefho,pital stay hospital holding signs blasting they agreed by i-,uing Howard two last month when he was admitted for Congrats Swygert and the stagnant state of the complaints that will force the Uni colon cancer treatment. And these negotiation,. Car horn, bleeted in versity into court this August. The same workers made na1fonal new~ support of the picketer-- Uni,•er,,ity faces charge, for refusing when they treated Min. 1.,oui, Far "Swygert's the Devil," "Down With to negotiate and refusing to provide rakhan during his stay at the hospital To Swygert.'' "Swygert. Swygert. 666" information to union official, and in 1\pril. shouted some members of the group. union members . The Uni\'Cf\ity ha, rnwed th~1 ., Tl, Swygert didn't re,pond to Hilltop "Howard Univer,ity h;" a !'C('.Ord of patient c.1n: will not be JCopardiuLI in foxes and phone call, made 10 his constantly and consistently "ola11ng the coming month,. office earlier this week. labor law,;· Davi, said. He added that "The Hospital ha, in good faith The Negotiations between the Univer the University has placed guards agreed to reopen negotiations with sity and the union have been going on around the union office to intimidate the Union to discu" wage increa,es intermittently forthe past 12 months union members. "That " clearly after this 12-month period. More and have produced "non-economic" against the law." Davis ,aid. immediately, it c,111' upon Local benefits for the hospital union mem The Unh-er,ity i\\ued no comment 209,l's dedication tu pro\'iding e~ccl • Class of ber,,, on the newest allegations. lent patient care and tearnwor~ to According to the University. both While the legal wrnngling between supersede the proposal for pcr-onal p,irtics agreed on a package that Local 2094 aml the Uni,ersity con anti collective gain," the University would provide job security to Union tinues m the board room. fru,trntion said in a statement. 1999! members. along with increased rights mounts and ,mger fills the air at "[Swygert! h," declared w,,r cm in disciplinary matters. allow the Howard University Ho,pital. these workers." said Da,i,. In Apple Sales Agent Wc1nte9 ··•· fl Make Our Success Story Disney Consumer Part of Your Success Story. Procl11cts Welco111es \pplc Sale, .\11en1 i, ,cardtinJ,l for a ,ale.-, . Da1non R. Mosle)' liternte !,lr.ldualc who,c ,ucrc,, drh e :ind crcalhil) factor arc (lO the other ,idc of . to tl1e _tea1n. · ,., tht: ordinary. \\c: nrc lookin11 for an Apple cvan11eli~1 lo work with the lli11hcr Education communil)·. An: rou (again) ,elf-moti\'alcd and e:\cilcd b) new technologies wh)· not work wit h one of America', mo,t exciting comp:mic,. - If you think out\ide of the box wh) OI# ,011pu&.,.1dl' 1u \Uh sndwl< Dami.-. I , ,JiAI \'OU le tu be l!Cl.tl not help other. wrap their han ti e Apple Computer, Inc. l•i·•·· , ... t Al'C'.1n1...,.u111fl• of'lut11h hnr"•"I + -- •• ------A6 TllF. Hn.L.TOP SATURIJ.W, MA~ 8. 1999 NATION& WOI n Eve Officials Attend Conference at Georgetown On The to Discuss U.S. Relations With Saudi Arabia paigns in western Europe as well as the Arab Diaspora slates. The Uni1cd Stales need, 1he abun BY St0u11AN Bovo Hilllop Slaff Wri1cr dance of land and water inlets made avail able on 1he Arabian peninsula. On Wednesday, 1wo hundred s1udents, However, Saudi Arabia is nol qui1e as scholars. ,md foreign nmionnls gmhered at cager 10 continue such .t close relaiionship. News from around the world Georgetown Unh'crsi1y 10 discuss lhe pasl, Professor Gause no1ed that lies wi1h the presen1. and fu1ure of Saudi Arabia's rela- Uni1ed S1a1es have oflen placed 1he Arabic 1ionship wi1h 1he Uni1ed S1a1es. The day coun1ry in compromising posi1ions. Bomb National News long conference. sponsored by George- ings and 1errorism direc1ed al 1he oil fields 1own's Center for Conlemporary Arab and eml,assies arc very real 1hreats from Florida-Legislators in Florida ha,~ approved S1udies, fea1ured speakers from six univer neighboring countries. Gause predicted Governor Jeb Bush's plan for state paid ruition sities and foreign policy experts from around 1ha1 Saudi Arabia will respond by beginning vouchers. Each public school will be graded from 1hc nmion. 10 dis1ance it,;elf from the United Siates in A to F based on standardized te.1 scores. This will America ·s foreign policy relationship with order 10 insure its own domestic stability. allow srudents a choice in attendiog either a high Saudi Arabia is no small matter. Following The Slate of relations be1wecn Saudi Ara er scored public school or attending a priva1e 1he disco\'ery of oil on the coast of Saudi bia and 1he United Stales are positi,-e despi1e school wi1h a paid voucher. Vouchers are wor1h Arabia in 1936, the Unilcd Stales became an 1he recenl turmoil in Eas1ern Europe. Speak approxima1ely $4,000 per studcni and can be used ac1ive trading parlner wilh 1he larges! Ara ers at 1he symposium were optimistic abou1 Htlllop Plulc Phoco al any priva1e or religious instirution tha1 accep1s bic nation. 1he alliance. As were those who attended. them. Today. Saudi Arabia is the largest exporter America's foreign policy relationship ,-Ith Saudi ArJbia became a big ,enturc rouo,-ing the Anna Sharif. a graduate studem Studying The bill also includes annual required tests for of oil to 1he U.S. dlsco\Cr) or oil on the coast of Saudi Arabia in 1936, tlle United Slates became an acth e trad poli1ical science at George Washington Uni grades three through I0. A new lest, named the In return, the United Staie, is a pro1ector ing partner with the larfl Lopbnri, Thail11nd-TI1ailand 1s the first na1ion under the Onawa Treaty 10 begin desiroying land mines. One 1housand land mines were detonated on May I. TI1ailand is just one of over 100 sign ers of 1he inlernational Onawa Treaty which bans !he u,e of land mines. Abou1 I 0,000 mines will be destroyed over a len day period. Millions of land mines arc scanered in more 1han 60 countries that kill or injure an esti mated 20,000 people per year. The Uni1ed S1atcs, Russia and China have refused 10 sign the treaty. OBEY. Caribbean That YOice insideyo ur head Trinidad-Srudent$ of the University of the West lndie, at the St. Auttustine campus protcs1cd telling you to hit the road is not because of 1be university's plan~ 10 increase tuition. tobe messed with. Al1hough the increases vary be1weea schools. a $3,384 mcreased b proposed for full-time Social Sciences siuden1s. Glen Ramadhnrsingh, president of the Smdems' Guild, sugges1cd to the ndminis tralors tha1 only new s1uden1s eniering in Sep1em place in the sun ber should pay the increased fee. Ramadharsingh has asked the ,tudents to wear red on Monday as n sign of prolest new- a l bum fro Jamaica-The island nation's railway system will be revived under an agreemenl with India's Rail I India Tuchnicnl and Economic Services Limited. The firs1 phase of the project will be a line from Kingston to Spanish Town that is predicted to _s'_J_jj _} _j_ carry over 2,000 passengers. The second portion of the railway system will begin six months la1er (202) 887-0912 for 1bc Lin stead to Monie go Bay line and Kings10n 2401 Ptm$)1Yania Amut, s.te G to May Pen line. WASIIINCTON O.C. The Jamaica Railway Corporation says the railway will provide jobs and decrease high levels of traf fic. S,Jj STA TRAVEL WE'VEBEENTHERE. www.statravel.com A7 SATURDAY, M,W 8, I 999 THE HILLTOP THE CITY For Young, Old Alike, Local Book Festival Encourages Reading Among District Residents Festival was sponsored by the dis- By ANGELICA MORRISON 1ricl's Department of Recreation and Hilllop Staff Writer Parks. Through recreational activi ties, organizeri; hoped to fuel an inter randmolher Josic est in reading and poelry amongst William and her five grade school-aged children. year old grandson, Children who auend recreation cen Darmaica Abberi1on lers from all corners of the dbtric1 sat miking and play- auended 1he fes1ival. ingG on the bleachers in 1he Banneker "We are using recrca1ion as a tool High school baseball field on a cool, to gel 1hem ac1ively involved in ha1,y Sarnrday morning. The two learning... making learning a fun were spending some quality time thing.'' said Beuy JoGaines, director together watching a puppet show of of the fes1ival. She said she plans to ''The Tree Lillie Pigs" al the Chi l make the book festival an annual dren's Poetry and Book Festival held affair. at the Banneker Community Center. JoGaines prepared many activities The couple traveled all the way to capiure the interest of 1he children. from Southeast section of the dis1ric1 And one activity lhat sparked the to auend the festival. in1cres1 of the adults a.~ well as the "I hope it encourages him 10 read children were book readings by guesl more," William said as she gave her readers. grandson a bear hug. Howard University's President H. Lovingly, she praised her grand Patrick Swygert. one of the gues1 son·s creativity. rcuding and writing readers said, ·'Students and Faculty skills. "He likes reading and writing (at Howard University). all of us a lot and he makes liule drawings on should introduce reading as early as his papers." William sa.id. possible." Local librarian. Alene Long, said Other gues1 readers included City that the readership of grade school Council Chair Linda W. Cropp. Council members Jim Graham, and age children at her library is low. she Children made bookmark.~ at 1he klca.l Book Ft>SthuJ. Organ.ii.en hope to make 1hc! r~ti \'Ul an annual C\l'IU, hopes that the book festival will cre Harold Brazil. ate a larger interest in books and less Poetry activi1ies such as rhyme of aa interest in other things such as games and poem writing were used Strobl as. founder of the Metro Muse. "[Poetry] helps them become read Other ac1ivities the children "Being exposed to 1he beauty of technolog: "There are other form, of to boos1 creativity and an in1erest in an organization thal publishes the ers because they want to read their engaged in included book mark mak words, and the power of words can media. videos and television 1hat poetry. poetry of grade school students and own work and lhe work of others." ing. a tour of the Howard University have a positive affect... said Theres compele with rending." "I think poetry is the way to get displays them in Metro Rail cars and Stroblas said. She founded her orga Library, face painting. interactive sa Willis. author of "It 's All Good." The Children's Poeiry and Book them into reading," said Laurie Metro Buses. nization in 1993. workshops and puppet shows. a daily affirma1ion book for teens. 'Sam K' Music Shop Endures Test of Time While More Competitors Ebb into Area By R,\Fl,\H D AVIS Hilltop Staff Writer It is difficult to tell the customers from the store employees at Sam K Records. The men inside the small store laugh and talk so comfortably that one could easily be stnnding in the living room of a friend's house. "We have a personal relationship .. with our customers," said William ,...... Richardson, store manager and one ...•,• of the three employees. "It's not just ..•:•: about selling records." ...... •.•. Sam K has been at the same loca ..•• l.ion for30 years.ju,t a few feet from ...... the Howard-Shaw Me1ro stop. In ..... fact, the owner. Calvin Rool, can pull ..... out a stack of ariicles that Howard .. Hilltop StulT/Eric I loll University has wriuen about the store \\OrkersinSam K.~ ,m,,know most of'lhier patron~ona lirM•nnmcba.,;;.:is. Thesrore blOCQted near the IIO\\an1-Shaw Melrost.ation. over the years. Leafing through the yellowing Hilltop and Communily .. Willies tends 10 put a slore where are a larger chain ... said Milchell . rap music ... she said ...But when they News, Root dicusses why he does not there are small independenls and try .. We have a wider selection:· ask we tell them that ii is not. .. feel threatened by the new records to run them out of business." said According to an employee, in addi She also said that 1he store owner store in the neighborhood. Willies. Root. "But independents are strong:· tion to the Wonder Plaza on Georgia was not necessarily targeting black "We know our customers on a first Kathy Mitchell, the siore manager AvenueWillics. owner Lou Rosen• neighborhoods ...Some of our 2 1 name basis," said Root. who acquired al Willies, said that was not true. She field. also own, 20 other record Mores are in urban neighborhoods bul the store about ten years ago from his said that ,he was not surpri,ed to hear s1ore, in the tri-siate area. Root said most are in areas where there are col friend, Samuel Chamberlaine. He that Sam K's business has not been that the 0\\-nertries to fool 1he store's lege Sludents," said Mitchell. said that since he has been 1he owner, Hilltop StolT/Eric lloU hurt by Willies. "I don't believe cliet11ele into believihg that the chain Inside of Willies. Mike Mayberry Sam K. aOO\'('. has been locatOO in u~ same \pol for0\~·r30 years. business has almost tripled. Willies comes into the market to take is black-owned when Rosenfield is stared intently at the high wall of Although Willies opened in April anybody's business:· she said. actually a Jewish man. CDs in fronl of him. After taking a over the names and covers in in front does not have the wide selection that 1998, it has been business as usual at Despite not intending to take busi Mitchell said that no one associat moment to take in the various ti Iles, of him ...Here there is a larger selec Willies has. To make up for this. he Sam K. he said. "I am nol feeling ness away from Sam K. Milchell ed with Willies has ever told people he turned around and stared at the tion." He said at Sam K it is hard to orders music requested by his cus them at all," said Root. could 1101 deny 1hat she felt Willies that it i, bluck-owned. .. People auto rows of CDs behind him. find older music . tomers and provides them within 24 Root said that it is the other store's was more successful. "I think we are matically assume that it's black .. I used to shop at Sam K back in the Root admiued that his smaller store hours. intention 10 hurt his business. doing beuer than them, because we owned. because of the name and the day, .. he said with eyes still floating African Liberation Day Celebrates African Culture Florida Ave. Grill: Filling Special Events Started in District, Spread Worldwide Bellies for Forty Four ~ars o·neal. her mouth filled with food picnics, poetry, and educational tries besides the United States. campus;• Trimble said. By ANGELICA MORRISON said, 'Tm a soul food type of man:· By Ira Porter events that inform people of the ALO i; celebrated in Sierra Leone, A symposium, which will be held Hi lltop Staff Writer Celebrating its 54th year in busi Hilltop Staff Writer plight of those in third world COUil· Ghana. Soulh Africa. Toronto and later that day, will consist of three Banboshe Shango, a resident of tries. The day will end with a march Isolated on the corner of Florida ness 1he Florida Ave. Grill opened in London. panels. A group of women panelists Avenue :md 11 Street, just two blocks northwest D.C .. reflects back to the to Malcolm X park in Northwest 1944 and is one of the oldest black Tiiis ye:ir. ALO is scheduled to take will control the first session, talking up from the Howard University Tow spring of 1976, when thousands of D.C .. where a rally will take place. establishme111s in 1he district. place on May 29. about issues per1inen1 to women. The ers is the Florida Avenue Grill. Out African American, flocked to the The purpose is to inform people of "It's a good clean. cheap. old neigh The theme of this years festival is second panel is targeted toward side of the reMauranl it's peaceful and district on buses from citiP.s across the struggle of people in Africa and borhood place," said district daycare dedicated to women of African youth, wi1h college siuden1s uilking quie1, but on the inside it's crowed worker Tuylor Crews. the nation. They came to allend the to help wilh their libcralion. descenl. 10 D.C. youth. The last panel is and the sound of conversation and The Florida Avenue Grill serves African Liberation Day Festival "We've been in~pired by the slrug• "It will seek to emphasize the role geared toward politics: various polit· sights satisfied faces fill the room. the traditional "soul food": scrapple (ALO). He remembers people gle of African American people of women of African descent in the ical party representatives will discuss l>eople are buslling around the small. (a mix1ure of various meat scraps). dressed in traditional African attire, today; This is what has kept myself re,·olu1ionary and progressive strug their political struggles and move narrow and cramped restaurant. It's grits. ham, eggs, sausage. fish, hot marching, holding banners, playing and others on the forefront of the gle around the world," said Shango. ments for liberation. this narrowness. some patrons say, cakes and a host of other dishes. music. reciting poetry and network struggle:· Shango said. The mission statement is entitled "It's so valuable that we give our that helps create that .. down home" The Grill built its reputation from ing. People who come to the events held ..Sisters arm yourselves with revolu people more serious information that type of feeling. feeding big name poli ticians and Shango, a member or the All nt ALD have been known 10 take tionary ideologies and organization:· you normally wonft be exposed to," ''The service is friendly and down African American s1:u-s such as Den African Peoples Revolutionary Party. government seats in the third world Hosting the kick-off events from, Trimble said. to earth, it reminds you of your fam zel Washington. Kriss Kross, Janet an organization that first sponsored countries. IO am to 2 pm, is Howard Universi- The rally is held at Malcolm X park ily," said Susan Howard, as she ea1s Reno, and Clarence Thomas. Photos the event in the district, said. "It was "We have some of us operating and 1y. The event, wi ll be held in 1hc so that residents can have easy access her Saturday morning breakfast wilh of these celebrities and many Olhers like an atmosphere of a serious fes- running the countries." Shnngo said. Blackburn Center auditorium of the to the even1. her cou;,ins. Praising the 1mdi1ion of cluuer the walls of the small restau• 1ival." Shru1go is still a member of the This, according to Shango is a Univer"ty. ''The purpose of the rally is to fire pork. Monique Brown, one of rant. All African Peoples Revolutionary direct result of the ALO celebration Howard University engineering up people in 1he neighborhood," said Howard's cousins said, ''Their pork ''The photos on the wall captures Party, and is now helping 10 organize spreading to different cities around professor, Dr. John Trimble, thinks Trimble, who's been involved wi1h chops are slammin' !" the festival. This year the fes1ival the country, such as Los Angeles, St. that there are two purposes to the fes the whole black experience," ALD since it started in D.C. in 1976. Patrons flock from all corners of will be held on May 29 and will Louis. Dallas. Atlanta. New York. tival: ''The main purpose is two• "It's a mauer of being organized, said Bonnie Beard who was fin the DC and Maryland Metropolitan begin on Howard's campus. and Sacramenlo. fold .. lt'seducational and that's one of thal's what the rally is about," Trim ishing a meal with her daughter Kris areas to eat here. Traveling from ALO, is a festiv-~I (i)Jed with music, The event has also spread to coun- the reasons we have it on a college ble said. ten Beard, a sophomore at George Maryland four times a week. Kelly town Universily. AS SATuRnw, MAY 8, 1999 THE HILLTOP Legacy's Leaders: 1999 Office of Student Activities Student Leaders Retreat I t It ManlynHooten Q.TeNh~II Yoa111efSalah-&ldine KmnaJShaw Steven Rob1nmn A A1mtJa hot-Kuk Solitm Newton Jenilyn Jone, I ... On your participation and oompletlon of the 1999 Student li!aders Retmit. Together, you have oommitted yourselves to exrellenre in truth, servire, and virtue for the roming year. The om.re of student Activities and the Offire of the Dean of Student Life and Activities, thanks you for you dooiration and look forward to 'M>rldng alongside you to make Howard better for everyone. Again oongratulatlonst Pn!sldmt. 11.PatdckSwygat, F.aq. Vb PRstdtm. Raymcm.d W. An:ber. m Dean, &Uoda 1Jgldbd Watlr1os Dhtdot, 'l'emuite Semuels • Dr.I>ebyll Sabahlt Thomas • ' Jlchanl DaW8on . 1. • Dh'1:tm", Be1 oanl Mom ' 'lbe OfBces rl.Siud,;ut Ltfe and Studmt Adhtes lbndyPan And al ciugag's lead'TS past. p-eaeDt and fufute. Odmdog a ~cy of leadt.nhip "Fer Amt'J'b and the ·Global CcmmuottJ■- Damon lam,uWatas, Comdtnator April 23-25, 1999 .:• •• I ~ William F. Bolger Center, Potomac, MD ,~' •,•• '• A9 -. 25 PERCENT OF YOUR GRADE WILL BE WEEKLY ~ <.. THIS WILL ;;. WRITTEN ANALYSES OF THE CORPORATE CASE - HISTORIES IN YOUR FOUR TEXTBOOKS . PAY OFF ... - 25 PERCENT WILL BE 30 MINUTE IN-CLASS j THIS WILL ORAL PRESENTATIONS EACH OF YOU WILL HAVE TO GIVE ON A SELECTED TOPIC OF MY CHOOSING THAT DAY. PAY OFF ... 50 PERCENT WILL BE A 25-30 PAGE PAPER ILLUSTRATING THIS WILL HOW TODAY"S GLOSAL ECONOMY MAS REWRITTEN PAY OFF ... LONG-STANDING ECONOMIC THEORIES ... WE CONGRATUIATE THE CIASS OF 1999 AND WELCOME THE FOLLOWING 1'• •. • • GRADUATES TO OUR TEAM: • . Joanita Ricketts ' Wallace Robinson . . • (AND IT DID PAY OFF.) \'i,it u , at "vw,v bcarstearns con1 AlO SATURDAY, M AY 8, 1999 T HE HILLTOP •• THE CLASS OF 1999 ''You Have Come a Long Way But, Not as Far as You Will Go.'' Zhaundra Jones Adrienne Lofton · Linda Merus Zandi Fennell Shanda Blandon Vicki Byrd Shannon Ridley Kahlil Johnson Arrelle Anderson Tiffany Ewell Nia Gantt Shawn Davis Michelle Arrington Roderick Jenkins Jonelle Lewis Juanita Mestre LaKeem De White Papa Kobina Yankah Tracy Austin Ethan Polle Wardell Jones • Charlice Nobel Stephanie Miller and ...... anyone else I forgot ( you know who you are). I wish you all the very best. I know all of you, will make me proud to call you my fellow BISON! Amelia THE HILLTOP SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999 All Thel • Hi Amelia J.Cobb Business Manager Arrelle Anderson Keyana J runes Advertising Manager Office Manager Tiffany Ewell Chivonne Roberts Nadine Robinson Receptionist Receptionist ·Receptionist We would thank the following people for all their support and assistance during the academic year: Vice-President for Student Affairs (Acting), Raymond Archer III Dean Lightfoot-Watkins Dr. Clint Wilson Terrance Sainuels Paulette Porter Laverne Freedman. Williatn Keene Dr. Janice Nicholson Michael Jones · Serita Muhammad I ' Mrs. Butler Mr. Dawson SATURDAY, MAY 8 1999 A 12 THE HILLTOP 1 EDITORIALS Founded in 1924 ·,...------,.....,_ .. The Student lbice ofHoward University Since 1924 Honoring Heroes -l he quest by Student Trustees Jonathan Hutto and Farmer who resides in Fredericksburg. Va., is blind and Randy Short to have Howard University confer a double amputee. He is a professor emeritus of Mary Thonorary degrees to civil rights activists Kwarne Washington University in Lexington. Virginia. Most Tore and James Farmer has been fulfilled. Both civil importantly. Farmer distinguished himself by forming the rights giants wm receive Honorary Ph.D.'s in today's Congress on Racial Equality (CORE) in 1941, which 13 I st Commencement exercises. organized direct-action. sit-ins. and boycotts across Unit We applaud these efforts, yet we must question why it ed States; that played a catalytic role in inciting the Civil I took so long for these men? Bestowing these degrees Rights movement of 1954-I 968. During those crucial upon Farmer and Ture coincides with our "truth and ser years. Farmer started the Freedom Rides of 1961 that vice" motto. Tore's and Farmer's lives trained a whole new generation of have embodied the core values young activists to the struggle includ expressed in Howard's mission and Our View ing: Julian Bond, John Lewis, Stoke vision statements. ly Carmichael, and many others. Those apprehensive about the public The Honoring of Farmer Presently. Farmer has received 24 response to these men being honored and Tore is a step in the honorary degrees from prestigious uni should take heart and consider chat the right direction, and versities; however, he said th at, Uni1ed States Postal Service has hon Howard must continue to "Howard's degree would be the most meaningful." Last year President Clin ored Malcolm X with a commemora affirm and embrace its tive stamp. Thus. we can certainly feel ton awarded Farmer with Presidential in good company in honoring Tore and activist tradition. Medal of Freedom-the nation's high- Farmer. who courageously fought to est honor to a citizen. liberate African Americans and for human rights. Tore. formerly known as Stokley Carmichael. expired The overwhelming support for the University's delayed on November 5, 1998. He is known for his fearless and recognition of Tore and Farmer should encourage us to prophetic speeches that challenged African Americans to honor our notable alumni while they are alive. Howard demand more than token integration in America. and for must take the initiative in honoring its distinguished grad his popularizing the ideas and phrase "Black Power.'' Ture uates instead of tail-gating other schools and organiza• lead the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee tions that honor whom they feel worthy without concern (SNCC) in the middle 1960s. and later became Prime for what their adversaries think. The lag in time it takes Minister of the Black Panther Party. He lived a remark the University 10 recognize its alumni who have done able life as a fearless Pan-Africanist whom advocated for great things on a grand scale has a direct reflection of the the unity of all of Africa and Black people and fou nded true value that it has of alumni-and their financial sup the American branch of the All-African Peoples Revo• port. lutionary Party (AAPRP). Tore will always be loved and In addition, the activist tradition must be affirmed by remembered by people that he touched through his honoring an impressive pantheon of revolutionary schol speeches and writings throughout the world. ars and activists. We have high hopes that Howard wm In summation, Ture's posthumous degree serves as lov continue to honor those who have contributed to the strug ing wreath placed on his legacy by the Howard fami ly. gle for liberation such as the former Emperor of Ethiopia, We boldly hope that the future will witness a kinder and Haile Selaisse. who recieved an honorary doctorate in the more affirming Howard community that cares for its early l950's, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Hon. Adam own-regardless of their political persuasions- and letters to Ille Editor Clayton Powell. Jr. in the I 960>. and South African esteems the greatness that emanates from this great insti President Nelson Mandela in 1994. tution of learning. Oeor &l11or: As Chair of the Facuh) Sena1e. I am wrottng to How To WRITE Us 3ddrcss some of 1he is\uc~ ,urrounding 1hc Trus1ccs • TI-IE HILCTOP. the n.111on\ l~N Black collc~1,1c ~'"~ direc1i,e 1ha1. "only and1viduah s.clec1ed via a procc"-4- SupportLocal2094 encourage, )OU to ,h"re )<1Ur<>p1mon, on an,de, pubh CHARLES COLEMAN, JR. - \ Care, Who l the heart of the sentimental air and Anosrnlgia 1hat is an Will? inherenl component of grad uation season. lies a ques tion essential 10 the well i\tlARC UATTLI•: being of Howard's s1uden1 body for this year and those 10 come: How have we lcfl ith considerable interest. our school and its s1udcn1 I read The Hilllop's4-23- government? This is nol simply relevant for gmd 99 editorial questioning uating seniors who will be leaving. bul has an even whether or no1 marches grea1er pertinence 10 those of us who will be are slill cffcc1ive. II relurning 10 Howard in 1he fall. l""-~;\:!~. In fffl occurred to me that many black people, espe A glance 1hrough the major headlines of cam cially college-age individuals, no longer feel pus news this pas1year suggeslS 1ha1 student gov N\-rat, ~~11 ~~,,~11 lhat certain sense of urgency that our parents ernment has neglected to fulfill its purpose and and grandparents felt every day of their lives. serve 1he ;,iudents. Meetings were missed, offices ~ \h~~~ True, marches today do seem to be a dime a became misused. nnd promises were broken. It was do:zen. bul they a.re overlooked by the "pow all done in 1he plain view of the student body, yet ~ \/..oSO\/o? er,, lhal be" because they are overlooked in our only a few were courageous enough 10 cry out own communities first. I must ask - if we against injus1ice, and so the problems conlinued. don't care. who will? Complaints were many, still while students spent ... This lack of inlerest in important political Fridays grumbling about the latesl reported inci ~~l and social issues is further exacerbated by our dent of student leaders "gelling over", by Satur own (Black) media which chooses 10 spend day, the Ritz was more importanl and they would lillle time on issues ofuue importance to our deal with such issues later. Thus. these issues communities. Black Entertainment Televi plagued us un1il election season arose. and s1udents . sion (BET). for example. pumps out endless were again given the chance to correct some of the hours of music videos, long-canceled si1- mistakes made during the Spring of 1998. coms and maddening info- mercials com But wait ... elec1ion season featured speakouts tha1 pared 10 the thin trickle of news and public were poorly a11cnded. s1uden1s who looked more affairs progrnmming. Again. if we don't care, for nashy posters than plaiforms ofsubs1ance. and who will? one of the lowest voter 1urnou1s in years. This is Let's bring this closer to home. The Hill hardly 1he reaction of a s1uden1 body who claimed top is a powerful and well respected paper !O 10 be unhappy with the currem s1a1e of leadership. The Negro Problem at Howard: A the Howard University community and to If 1his was our chance. why didn't all of us 1ake it? the larger community of Washington. OJ. It For 1hose of us who complained, where we on is shameful that the continuos assaull oipub March 3rd. or March !Oth?The argument tha1 s1u Crisis of Leadership lic higher education in the Dbtrict of Olum dents don't understand the uue importance of bia is no1 a topic deemed importan~Y The campus issues is completely shot down by 1heir Hilltop. When 1he viability of1he lllverstty consistent expression of disapproval with student RANDY SHORT of the Disuict of Columbia (UOC) ,as threat government. ened by a plan to uproot lhc un~crsity and So wha1 is the problem? II is simple. Students. f you're tired . the newly sub-managerial class of leaders arc afraid tha1 liberntioo for ship it clear across town. Thctiilltop was although cogni,ant of what the issues are. where of living in an Negroes who betrny their own people blacks would make theirexisience poin1- ;,uangely silent on the is;ue. Vhile cameras the problems lie, and the specific steps 1oward res• Ioccupied state through daily acts of ueason worthy of less. Therefore, our leaders masterfully rolled and reporters from 1le mainmeam olution. are unwilling to move 10ward changing with other elhnys military justice. Right here at Howard finesse problem main1enanco-001 prob media and local black press scrambled to / student governmen1. It is nearly a step shy of Stu• deciding your there are people who benefited from the lem solving. In exchange for this mid documen1 the political s111ndoff between the dentsll'a/1/ing such 1hings 10 happen to them. Fur fate, 1hen you just Civil Rights Movement who hate Mar dleman nco-slavc 1rading. this class has UDC students and the p91itical and ccon~m- thermore. wha1 have the newly elec1ed student failed your final tin Luther King, Jr.. Malcolm X, Marcus been permitted 10 have the accouter ic "powers tha1 be... The Hilllop was nouce- leaders done since they were oul on the yard. hands e.um to enler into Garvey and anyone else who is unbowed ments of power without the real thing. ably ab,cnt. When the student's grnssroot! full ofcandy and dreams. vying for the vote of any the lumpen-bour 10 Anglo-fa~ism. Today \hey preside And, even\{ they had\\ lhe)''d on\)' use ~s~t.t\t. ~... ~d. 1-M "'°"'J"'c'\i. well-01\c< individual that would listen' This question is not geoisie this ins1itution and I03 others over us like concentralion camp guards it against their poorer co-ethnics machinery and forced him 10 abandon whi to suggest thal e:ich and every student leader i, set suive so hard to make. Racists of old with no solutions to the problems-just Today, we must resolve to purge hau been his pet project. The Hilltop wt to do a horrible job. but as members of the Howard used to refer to African Americans as lhe larger crumbs and more expensive our leadership vanguard of coven Ward nowhere 10 be found. I ask again . if we dor Universi1y community, have we done our part in Negro Problem. Then and now the very liquor. Connerly leaders. we must hold every care. who will? a1 leas1 seeing and knowing what is going on? existence of Black people in America An example of cynical and club-footed one who desires leadership props Those of us in 1he media must do nil 1hat w, The answer is a resounding "no" that if not cor causes great discomfort to those dedi scUout leadership opportuni~ wns Jesse accountable for all the shortcomings tha1 can 10 cduca1e ourselves and one ano1hei recled will be the foundation of another year of tur cated to white supremacy. Jackson's reuieval of three American we ha,-e as a people. No, it is not fair. about 1he important issues of the day. We',-e moil. Nearly all major campaigns echoed the con While I rebuke these American-styled servicemen held in Serbia. I am but it is real leadership. and this ac1ion go1 to recognize that. for example, the UDC cepl of the accouniability of siudent leaders. Well. nazis, I do l>elievc that there is a Negro inuigued that Jesse can gel a foreign will dissuade phonies from uying 10 get issue was not ju\! a UOC problem. It was just the cold and harsh reality of the ma11er is lhat Problem---The Crisis of Leadership. enemy to release capth'CS, but Jesse can't o,-er. We must abolish our criminally one battle in an on-going war that threatens counting on elec1ed studen1 lenders to pairol and However. the righteous cause of African do anything for Mumia Abu Jamal and low requiremcn1s for these so-called our future access 10 quali1y po;i-sccondary assure the account.ibility of other s1uden1 leaders American ethnic minority rights in lhe the do:zens of other Black Nationalist Black leaders. preachers. and educa1ors cduca1ion. I would be remiss. ho"c,-er, if I did will be a, cffecti,e a;, allowing 1he NYPD to United Staie, has been DR. l\'IANNING l\lARBLE Millions For Mumia hroughout history. there are throughou1 the world. Born in I954. Faulkner. whose body wns found at Mumia pressured au1horities. Only centuries ago. about 18.000 individ Philadelphia and San Francisco individuals who have Jamal became a political activist as the scene. Mumia Abu-Jamal was days before his scheduled execution, uals have been legally executed. Only demanding that the execution of Tbecome symbols for the a teenager. when he became a found promptly charged with murder. was the legal clock i, still ticking. Nev 31 of these execu1ions ha,e involved Mumia Abu-Jamal be stopped. and struggles ofhumani1y against oppres ing member and lieulenant minister sentenced to death. ertheless. the legal clock is still tick a white person who had murdered a 1ha1 he musl be granted a new trial sion. In African-American history. of information of the Philadelphia It was only after Jamal was con ing 10ward 1he state-sanctioned mur Black person. In other words. it is based on the real evidence. These one thinks immediately of Paul branch of 1he Black Panther Party. In victed that substantial evidence sur der of Mumia. extremely rare. if not impossible. for massive demonstrations are called Robeson, whose passport was taken 1he I 970's, Jamal emerged as a faced indicating gross viola1ions of The Mumia Abu-Jamal case high a white person to be given the death "Millions for Mumia:· The signifi away by the U.S. government. and prominent broadcast journalist and a prosecu1orial and police procedures. ligh1s 1he racist and arbiuary char penalty for killing African Ameri cance of the date is that April 24 is who became a "nonperson" in his prominent cri1ic of local white Serveral-so-called eye witnesses to acter of the death penalty, especially cans. also Mumia's birthday. Its the ideal own country. In 1he I970's Angela Y. authorilies. His brilliant political the crime were coached and coerced when applied to African Americans. Black people's lives are defined as moment to let Mumia know how Davis and George Jackson were essays and in,-estigative reports crc by the police. Throughoul the U.S. There are currently more than three being less importan1 by the very much his struggle means to us. and political prisoners whom 1he system a1ed enemies inside the police force and the world, solidarity groups thousand people on death row, the processes of the entire and the police. that the campaign to end the death sought to destroy. In Sou1h Africa. :ind local government, and he lost his began to form on Mumia's behalf, largest number awaiting execu1ion in Den1h penalty researcher David Bal penalty is directly linked to saving his Nelson Mandela wa, imprisoned by job. To make ends meet, Jamal start demanding a new trial. Despite American history. Since 1976. over dus has documented 1hat in the state life. the apartheid regime for nearly three ed to work ()art-time at nights as a cab strong evidence of Jamal's inno 300 people ha,-e been executed in the of Georgia in 1he 1970's and 1970's. decades. but from pri,on cell he driver. cence, the U.S. Supreme Court U.S.a 5 percent of the victims in death the killers of whites were about 4.3 became the moral conscience of the After midnigh1 on December 9. refused to review his case, and Penn• penalty cases white. times more likely to be given the Dr. Mant1illg Marable is Professor of entire world. 1981. Jamal was shot and viciously sylvania's Republican Go,-ernor Tum Statistically. the death penalty has death penalty than the individuals History a11d the Director ofthe lnsti That same man1le of mauydom and beaten by the Philadelphia police. Ridge signed his death warrant on always been a central pillar of white convicted of killing Black people. tllle for Reuarc/1 in African-Amtri courage now belongs 10 Mumia Abu He was charged with the murder of July 2. 1995. Massive protest march supremacy and institutional racism. On Sn1urdny, April 24. hundreds of ca11 Studies ar Columbia U11iversil)I. Jumal. Jumal's case is now known a police officer named Daniel es and dcmonsuations in defense of Since this country was founded 1wo thousands of people will becoming to - A14 THEllILLTOP tit-e,fs[ln rar lyfe: E-rna,~ u,reLtary .. ,!:,.. i•x"•.1' v::·. , ·. •-. ------Pamal Farrington Lolly Bowean Rashida S. 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Much love and you will definitely be missed Ohl Thanks for supporting my first production Keep in touch ~/.! ..~· ' .·: - :· ··,:c: :,. '·'.!· , " Arrelle D Anderson. Proud Alumnae ;.~--! .·.1:,', ... , ,H -, .·· • • THEHILLTOP • • • • • M OVIES • 0 • MUSIC SATURDAY, M AY • 8, 1999 • • FASHION http://hilltop.howarcl.edu • P•11aaN) BYSAURJNA COLEMAN ! SIZDJN' ~~~rn] MOVIE PREVIEWS ' r me ii was just anoth• ! r Tuesday. For the peo- j pie back home. ii was a j F: Bv Jo t·tN•JOHN WtU, tAMS IV day they would never forget. ! Hilltop Staff Writer Before April 20, 1999, nobody j even knew Littleton. Colorado i STAR WARS: EPISODE 1: existed. i I was riding home on the shm- ! THE PHANT01l1 MENACE tie bus when. for the first time, I i heard a DJ mention Li11le1on, j t started 22 years ago. A director by the name of George Colo. on the air. Shocked that j Lucas created a billion dollar wonder that has become an they would mention my humble j integral part of movie-goers lives. Yes, "Star Wars Episode hometown all the way in Wash- j One: The Phancom Menace·· is finally here. And it has mil ington, D.C, J remained on the ! lions of fans preparing 10 be couched by the force when bus 10 try to figure out exactly j it Iopens in theaters May 19. what they were saying. ! Fans have already started camping ou1, waiting to buy the tick It wasn't until I heard a mes- j ets that went on sale last Wednesday. When the movie trailer was sage on my answering machine, j released. fans across the country nocked to the movies jusc 10 see that I found out about the chaos. j the trailer. In five days, 3.5 million people down-loaded the trail As I turned on the television. the i er onto their computers. message played: "Sabrina, I ! Since the release of this snippet, liule ha.~ been revealed to the know you are from Litlleton, j public. Lucas has done an excellent job or keeping his movie under and I was wondering if you j wraps. Lucas did reveal tha1 the movie is not completed. He said knew anyone who goes 10 j that this was a preventacive measure to ensure the movie wouldn't Columbine High School." j end up in the wrong hands. By the time I finished listening i For those unfamiliar with the series, George Lucas created the 10 the message, live coverage of j "Star Wars" series as a nine-part saga. In 1977, Lucas released the dramatic situation had ! "Star Wars." "The Empire Strikes Back'" was the second install nashed across the screen. "Two i ment, and the third of the series was "Recurn ofThe Jedi." "Star gunmen are inside Columbine i Wars" was number four in the series. Episode I: The Phantom High School with bombs and j Menaces though the firsc of the serie, is the lase to be released. guns, as srudenlS scauer 10 exit ! le sounds complicaied, buc is just part of the excitement for true building," a reporter said. Over j ··star Wars" fans. the noise of the media, 1he i police, and the helicopters, I j THE NEW FACES OF THE FORCE heard the fire alarm ringing ; from inside the school. Seventeen-year-old actress Nacalic Portman plays the biggesc My mouth dropped as I saw j role of her career. taking on the role of Luke's and Leia's moth scared high school students run- j er, Queen Amidala. ning 10 Clement Park for safety. l Youngster Jake Lloyd plays Anakin Skywalkcr, the prodigy who Photos Counesy of Luca, Films Immediately I had a nashback of j evencually uses his powers to serve the dark side. Tha1rs right, lit playing soccer in 1ha1 park. The j tle Lloyd grows up to become Darth Vader. Samuel L. Jackson 1al 4 JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE HOWARD UNIVERSITY I AWARDING KWAME TURE AN HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE ADMISSION FREE FOR THE PEOPLE! ADMISSION . FREE FOR THE • PEOPLE! • • • . 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In 1heircornbined effort, writers 'Jerri Hughes and Ron Milbauer. along with director Rodman Flender, are successful in providing entertainment and press ing such crucial issues as a,'Oiding substance abuse and using one's 1ime wise ly. It is common belief 1ha1 teenagers and college students spend time waste fully. with idle time op our hands. Thus spawns the film's title. "Idle Hands." Subliminally. the movie encourages viewers not to let laziness control 1hem. Devin Smm stars as Anton lo the hom>r/comed) "Idle Hand<." The statement which is stressed most during the screenplay is. "Idle hands are the devil's playground." have in high school. It i~. after:,!!. geared 10 a teenybopper audience. Bui. many nie movie's leading man. Anton (Oe, 'On Sawa) wakes up Halloween morn of us still like reminiscing on our high school days and enjoying the horror ing t0discover his parents have been murdered. as well as a few ofhis school stories and fear of Halloween If you like slapstick comedy. thb may be just mates. by an unidentified killer. After discovering the deaths of his parents. the film fo r you. II is also 1he type offilm you could wa1ch on a first date with the bloodstains. and random body parts strewn through his house. he sits down a potential significant other. There is no sappy. hard-core drama to reduce view Photo Cour1csy of Entc-nainmen1 Weekly in front of the television to smoke and lblow, away his uneao;e, That accom ers to tears. noris there any excc;sive nudity or sex (except during scenes where plished. he visits his buddies, Mick (Seth Green) and Pnub (Elden Henson), Anton watches Luke video.,) -John-John Williams IV who attempt to help !heir disheveled friend. They offer the advice of adding "Idle H,mds" gch cool points for its l1gh111es,. and the thrills are all syn From PREVIEW. 8 1 oregano and nutmeg 10 his beloved gmss. chronized in a way 1ha1 mocks the naivc1e of horror actors. We may laugh as THE GENERAL'S DAUGHTER In a Scooby Doo-like manner. the twisted group of friends rummages through seventeen-year-old high school s1udem Ant\lll hide, under his bed ,hee1,. Flick (Reese Witherspoon: "Pleas ·The Genemlfs Daughter." Marring Antonis house in search ofc lues to the mysterious deaths of his parents. Simul believing it will protect him from 1he killer. Viewer, may reminisce over the ant vi lie." "Cruel Intentions." and John Tr-.ivolla. Madeline Stowe, Tim ianeously. sexy sleuth Debi (Vivien A.Fox) is on a nationwide search fo llow eerie feeling of being alone in the hou,e and hearing unfomilit1r "bumps in "Fear'') is running unchallenged for othy Hutton. and James Cromwell, is ing a trail ofsuspicious even1s which lead 10 Bolan. Amon·s hometown. Who the night." " Idle Hand," pmnde, laugh, a, 1he actor- search for the boogey studem-council president. Hi gh a movie that spells scandalous. Sex. could the killer be? Whntfs 1he source of this evil? "Idle Hands" has i1s dark monster. Columbia Picture, deserve, credit for releasing a Halloween horror school teacher and student-council lies. and videotape unite in this screen moments, wilh references made 10 the devil and evil. As night approaches. tilm mid-spring. Movie-wa1chers deserve to have a diverse selection to choose advisor Jim McAllister a.k.a. "Mr.M" play. High-level cover-up,. and sex the forces of good and evil face off in the town of Bolan. from. (Manhew Broderick) is intent on sab videotapes dominate the plot. Tmvol• As the plot deepens. a growing number of clues are discovered. 11,'0 left Serious drama lovers may want 10 steer clear of "Idle Hands." Some may otaging Tracy's campaign. ta plays a warrant officer investigating ears are found lying on the floor beside onion rings. "Earrings!" exclaim the consider 1hc movie corny or dbtru.teful. while olhers may be turned off or on Based upon the hit book by Alexan· the vicious murder of a generalfs trio. Then. a hungry Anton gags from a bite of a foul-tasting bologna sand by its al1erna1ive-1ype style grunge. For the many people tuned-in I(> being der Payne, who a.Iso directs the movie. daughter. There is something about wich. Could it be from moldy bread? No. Ir's from the blood that is found tuned- out. or who enjoy smoking as an "e,,tra-cumcular activity." this may "Election" takes a sntirical look nt high Tmvoha thal brings in box-office hits. on the cutting knife Anion used to spread the mayonnaise. Next. the friends be the movie of the year. school. In the long tradition of movies "11te General's Daughter" is bound to discover a clue that leads 10 ... Anton. Could he actually be the killer? "Idle Hand," gets a D. a, in. do better next lime. like "Heathers," ··3 o'clock High," and be a blockbuster as many people enjoy I suggest seeing "Idle Hands" with a group of friends. or that cousin you "Jawbreakers," ·'Election" will please the combination of guns and play-boys that got this much press for having lhose obsessed with the American high (Travoha), government, and crime. AMERICAN PIE racy content was ·'Ba,ic Jns1inct." school genre. THE LOWDOWN: This movie is sure 10 be a great sum Three limes after receiving an NC- From what I've aln:ady seen of "Eyes With sugary-sweet Wi1herspoon and mer hit. TifE LOWDOWN: Could this 17 rating by the MPAA. directors/ Wide Shut," it looks a., though 1his comeback kid Broderick, thi, film is movie be a ,wist on the exposure of sex brothers Paul and Chris Weitz were movie will ,top ju-t short of a porno. destined for greatness. "Election·· ual trysts in government. reminiscent finally able to edi1 their film down to Open your eyes July 16. opens everywhere May 7. of...Well, anyway. pencil 'The Gener• an R rating. "American Pie" is 1he -John-John Williams IV -John-John Williams IV ars Daughter" in for June 11. name of this sexually charged film - Monique Stephens 1ha1 has more 10 do wi1h experimen THE RUNAWAY BRIDE THE MUMMY tal sex than the culinary arts. Sexy. sweet Julia Roberis ("Pretty After three different directors and THE WlLD WILD WEST In this raunchy teenage version Woman." "S1eel Magnolia,s," "Con countless rewrites. 'The Mummy" is 'The Wild Wild West" s1ars Will of"'Theres Something About Mary," spiracy Theory." and "I Love Trou finally hilling the big screen. The Smith, Sahna Hayek. Kevin Kline and teenyboppers devise schemes 10 lose ble") is sure 10 lure audiences into perfect match was found with direc Kenneth Bmnagh inan action-packed their virginity and differenl sex movie theaters this ,ummer with her tor Stephen Sornmers ("Deep Ris- adventure. Directed by Barry Son myths arc addressed to create a hilar role in "Runaway Bride." With an all nenfield. 1his movie's strong point is ious comedy. THE LOWDOWN: ,1ar cast, director Gary Marshall is its original plot This summer, Will Af1er seeing this movie. you'll never genius 10 h.1,e created a :sequd to "Pret- Smith. playing secret agent Jim West. look at apple pie the same way again. 1y Woman." In the season for wed will tackle an 80-foot s1eam-powcred Get ready 10 slice up this movie July dings, with romance in the air. ·'The tarantula. The movie is reminiscent of 9. Runaway Bride" will be a great love the 1965 "Bonanza" television series. -John-John Williams IV s1ory. Roberts, Richard Gere (''The In the film. Smith auempts to save the Jackal.'' "Red Corner." and "An Offi world from the evil. power-packed EYES WIDE SHUT cer and A Gen1leman"), Jo;m Cusack wheelchair conducting Or. Arliss In his last directorial effor1. Stanley ('1bys"). Rita Wilson. and Hcc1or Eli Loveless (Michael Dunn). The movie Kubrick ("200 I: A Sp:,ce Odyssey") .rondo depict the lovely plot. Roberts has all the elements of a successful flirts with Gere. a reporter. while sup action movie: cool guys. gadgets, ho1 posedly commined to a groom. When f'ho10 Cuur1r.:,)' of En1crt.unn~nt \\t.-clJy women, and an 80-foot tarantula Gere come, in10 town, he 10\Cs hi, PhOlo Courte,y ot' E.nti,.-rtainin1..·111 W«kl)' \\-'hat else could a moviegoer as)( for? objectivity on account of Robert\. This movie is a definite must-see Mu1mn, stan. StC'phcn Sonn..'f"S.. Commitmcnl becomes a big issue for 1,J.ke her teacher ho,tage. It ha, 1h:11 prior him,. Bad Bo),. .. know he THE LOWDOWN: Could 7 be those contemplating marriage. Will comedy/horror angle. and is likely 10 ha, been successful in attemptmg ing"). After Sommers suggested that Smith's lucky number? They seem to Roberts possibly "run away" with her have audiences in ,1i1che,. A, students thi, role before. Actually. "Blue the movie take more of a romantic be bringing in millions. Sec ·111e new-found beau? THE LOWDOWN: ac-ros.~ the n:uion are relaxing dunng S1reak" seem, slightly reminiscenl of adventure angle. everything seemed Wild Wild West" on 7-7-99. "The Runaway Bride"- ls this a their summer break,. "Killing Mrs. "Bad Boy,." except in thi, movie. to come together. - Monique S1ephens Photo Coune,y of Entetirunmem weekly "Ricki Lake" topic? 'The Runaway Tingle" will be the reali1~11ion of those L.1wrence really is a had boy. hi, Universal Pictures ga,e Sommer an E)cs \\'kle Shul ~turs Kklm:m and Cn,ise. Bride" hits theaters July 30. daydreams \\eive all had m cla-.., about character " a thiel Rcgardlc" of $80 million budge1. Originally thb -Monique S1ephens killingtheteacher. THELOWDOWN: ho\\ belie, able Lawrence i, m the movie was to be released July 4. bul brings us "Eyes Wide Shut." The 90- With the media showing scene, of vio role, it', nu question 1hat he ha, when Universal realii.ed there would be second trailer of Tom Cruise and KILLING MRS. TINGLE lent children daily (i.e. the Trench Coat alre,tdy ,1okn our heart,. THE LOW compe111ion from Will Smith's ''Wild Nicole Kidman groping each other in "Killing Mrs. Tingle" " a sure 10 be Mafia). how well will th,s n,ovic go DOWN: C.m Lav.rencc pull off a hit Wild West:· "The Mummy" wa, front of a mirror left hormonally a hit. The celebrated Kevin Williamson over with movie audiences? "Killing \\- 1thuu1 blockbuster Smith? Plan to pushed up to May 7. When George charged viewers everywhere panting (writer of WB's "Oaw:;onh Creek") Mrs. Tingle" premieres 1\ugu,1 20. ,ce "Blue Streak" August 20. Lucas pushed up "Star War,;" to May to see more. This is probably the sec makes his directorial debut with this - Monique Stephens =r- 17, Universal started to become fnm ond most-miked aboul film behind feature film. It stars such populan,tnrs tic. But, a two-week gap and sold-out "Star Wars" 10 come out this summer. ru. Kalie Holmes ("Dawson's Creek." BLUE STREA'K showings of "Star Wars" should help The movie stars real-life married "Go." and "Disturbing Behavior") . Martin Lawrence ("Bad Boy,." 'The Mummy's" ticket sales. couple Kidman and Cruise, reports Vivica A.Fox ("Soul Food." and "Set "The Mummy" stars Brendan Fras "Thin Line Between Love And say only Kubrick. Kid man and 11 Off'), Helen Mirren. Marisa Cough Hate," and "Life") fans are sure 10 er ("School Ties" and "Encino Cruise were in the room during the lin. Liz Stauber, Molly Ringwald Man"), Rachel Weisz. Arnold like 1hc cop-comedy. "B lue Streak." filming of the slea.my love scenes. ("Pretty In Pink," "Six1een Candles." All of Lawrence\ movie, guarantee Vosloo. and John Hannah. Shortly afier Kubrick died. Cruise and ''The Bre.11..iast Club"). and Jeffery laughs. and "Blue Streak"" true 10 THE LOWDOWN: It will be inter and Kidman fought 10 keep the movie Tumbor. "Killing Mrs. Tingle" is a play form. Lawrence and Luke Wilson esting to see how Frnser and compa• from being censored. You know 1he on that les.vthan-friendly relalionship ("Home Frks") po,e as police offi ny kill the dead. Get mummified May Photo Court<"') of El11 ...... ,.. , ...... ·········· ...... , ...... ,...... , .. , .. , ...... • • • • ♦ ••••••• • • • •••••••••••• • ••••••• ••••••••••••••• • •••••• • ••••••• • •••••• • • • • • ••• • • • • •••• • ••••••• •• • •••• • ••••••••• •••••••••• • • ••• • ••••••••• •••••••••••• •••••••••• • ••••• • •••••••••••••••••• • • • ••••••••••••••••• • ••••• • •••• •••••• ••••• ••••••• BELOVED THE WATERBOY CAN'T HARDLY \VAIT Bv Kl\111.:111• .:•: J. Gi,F. BY J OIIN-JOlt>I W1u.1MtS IV 8\ J OUN-J OJIN Witt I \\IS(\' Forest Gump" meets "Varsity "Beloved." the movie version of toni Mor Blues" as Adam Sandler ('The It's your high school grnduation rison's criticully accJ;iimed novel. is now in Wedding Singer." ·'Happy night. You are free ot the rules and video stores everywhere. Oprah Winfrey. the Gilmore" and " Billy Madi rcgula1ions that high school driving force behind this movie, also plays. son") tackles the role of Bobby requires. 11', your la,1 night wilh Sethe. one of the main charac1ers. Her life Boucher, a 31-year-old social your classmates. There an: no long friend and lover. Paul 0., is played by deviant that doubles as the ' parent, and no worries. So what Danny Glover. while her two daughters, Den waterboy for a local Louisiana and discovers the waterboy's do you do? Party ver and Beloved, are played by "Set It Off' siur college in ·Toe Waterboy." foo tball skills. "Can't Hardly Waif' is the feel Coortl!Sy or1buctbtOOC Kimberly Elise and British actress Thandic Boucher lives with his Evemually, Boucher joins the good party movie of the year. It File Photo IJ t THE H ILLTOP B6 SATllRD,W, M AY 8, 1999 Attention All Student Council, fj' HUSA, UGSA, GSA Officers ,:, ,:, ,I, N •1i The Office of Student Activities would like to be in contact with you .: , .2 .rj I during the summer months. Quite often opportunities arise that .: _, 'q ,~ would be beneficial to your respective organizations. Please .·~ •f 11 complete the attached portion of this document and ~etum it to the Office of Student Activities, Blackburn Rm. 117, prior to your J leaving the campus for the summer. Have a safe and happy summer. . Remember, your leadership today is a reflection of society today, tomorrow, and beyond. Cut out and Return (Blackburn 117) ------Name: Organization: ______Position: ____.;... ____ Summer Address: ------ Phone: ------B7 SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999 THE HILLTOP TEMPO summer Fashions Swings into Full Bloom Make-up make it easier for women which have been Besides two specific trends. 1his season's make-up is to decipher the intricacies replaced wi1h Velcro sheer, na1ural and preny. similar 10 las1 year's look. of 1hose muscles under strops, or no1hing n1 Bronzed skintones will be created with pastel colors for men's clo1hes! Funher all. Thnnis sh~s and eyes, lips. and nails. For an after-hours look. highlight your more, since you don't have sneakers are st i II eyes with a dab of red (liner or shadow) in 1he cen1er and as many excess items to very much in style, direc1ly over your 1op lash-line. Or (best when worn with purchase. you should use and brighter 1han wltlte. or lighl gray), highlight your eyes by lining them your money wisely to ever. in Hard Candy's shimmering while liner, "Trailer Tra.~h." inves1 in quality instead of Accessories Bui do remember ladies. less is defini1ely more. qua,ui1y. Fishing Styles Colors and safari hats will Drawstrings will also be hot this summer. They will Though colors be popular as will appear on everything from halter tops 10 pants, skirts, and are slightly sofler. a 1it1le baseball caps with sleeves. On cooler days. ponchos will be worn. as well as vibrancy is s1ill in s1yle. bigger brims. shrugs (the long-sleeve covers of haller lops). Crochel and Bodi coortc heard. Making lhings worse. he sings the verse which would have been sligh1ly bet• Naughty By Nature Tops the Charts Again Decent 1er if he rapped i1 instead. Tracks six and seven are back·lo•back With Nineteen Naughty Nine Debut for musical masterpieces. "Mo B·s Theme .. and "Part 3" each contain replayed elemenis from classic song,. "Mo B's Theme" BY ADELIA FAISON Hilhop Staff Wri1er ll MoB.D. "O.P.P./ How can 1 explain it?/ 1 lake it frame by fran1e it/ to have o,· K1~1 ,'' ,',, ' ,,' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' •' '' ,,,·' ,, ,, ,, ,, ,,,. ,,I ' I I ,I aft tltat ~ MiJe 'JIJe au -~w" ~· iOJJt, ~7~, ~~ ~ Pi I rlllllflJ .. .,", ~~/ v., ,, ~rWKAMN '4ddi4 "VeVe, ,, ~ I B9 THE HILLTOP SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999 Legacys Leaders: · 1999 Office of Student Activities Student Leaders Retreat I t 11 Marilyn lloolen Q. Taah Jatlson, m YouNef Salah-Sddine KaroaJ Shaw Steven Robin«m A Akotua B1ent-'f ... On your participation and oompletion of the 1999 Student Leaders Retreat. Together, you have rommitted yourselves to excellence in truth, seIVice, and virtue for the ooming year. The Offlre of Student Activities and the Office of the Dean of Student Life and Activities, thanks you for you dooiration and look forward to working alongside you to make Howard better for everyone. Again rongratulationsl .Admowledgements: l\cstdent, H.Pa1rlck Swygert, F.sq. · Vb: Ptcsident. Raymond W. Attber, m Dean. BeUnda TJgJd fuot WafldDB llb:edor, Terrance Samuels DrJ)ebytt Saharu 'lbnmas Rlc1md Dawson Director. Be,, wnf Moon The Oftlces cl. Student IJfe and Student .Adivies BrandyPan And aD. Damo» laxofllli Waters, CoorcUt18tm' April 23~25, 1999 William F. Bolger Center, Potomac, MD I B10 THE HILLTOP SAfURDAY. MAY 8, 1999 IEMPO T'ae Fu: Playstations Newest Knockout? The Last Word BY ISKAEI. COOK while in motion. A lot of1ime was put BRANDI FORTE Hilltop Srnff Writer into the planning and design of this Hilltop Staff Writer game. For example. there are many During the ancient days when Nin• different characters that T'ai Fu must Around I :00 in the morning. I found myself lying on my stom lendo and Sega ruled the video game face. Each level introduces a new ach, with nowhere to run nor hide. l felt like I was in confes world, the game Double Dragon character with its own design. Each sion, but the reality was there was no middle man in Black, it reilll)ed supreme. A lot has changed character also has new movement si~ lhen. Games are more violent. and lighting styles. However. even was just me and God. graphics are bener, and games are tually the game becomes rather sim I laid for a long time crying to God. asking him for forgiveness more diflicuh. ln the ligluing video plistic and there are limits on lhe for my sins. I felt like Mary Magdelene: I just wanted to touch game genre, Dreamworks unleashes amount ofc haracters on the screen at the hem of his garment. At that moment, I was humble. I could its latest creation: T'ai Fu for Playsta a given time. not breathe. I could not scream. All I could do was call on Jesus. tion. T'ai Fu·s sound track is one of lhe In just a moment. I saw my whole life pass me by. Was I los T'ai Fu improves upon the old 20 game's best attributes. Dreamworks Double Dragon lighting concept modernized ancient Oriental beats, ing my mind? Was death calling me? Was I pregnant? Or was transforming it to include a 30 envi which complimented lhe characters 1 having an extreme case of "it is time to get your life together ronment This game includes clever and scenery. This results in good sista"'? characters and an assonment of ani• lighting music. T'ai Fu also has some For so long. I played in church, faithfully going like most of us mated morphed beings. It is set in decent sound effects, although at on Sunday while acting like the devil's homegirl on Monday. I ancient China. times it was confusing 7m hero of lhe game, T'ai Fu. is the Overall T' ai Fu is well done and played many roles: the super student, the extracurricular fool, Iii' lasf'lif the once powerful tiger clan. above average in almost every aspect. Iyanla Vanzant, and the artist on occasional blasphemous poet Heir/lust journey through 20 levels of It's geared toward younger game ry nights. I was them and they were me. action and danger to learn his dc,;tiny. Pla)~1alions , ·ldoo game 'Ill! tu is the ne,,cst 3-D martial arts game on th, players but has components suitable But on that night, God gave me a wake up call. He allowed me wWch evemually is to defeat the all mnrket. fo r all ages. It succeeds as a good 3D to see myself without value. He broke the mirror that I thought ~erful dragon leader. action game with good fighting depth reflected my image, and gave me a new mirror that exposed me Like Double Dragon. the repeated and an average storyline. 0ying lire balls and killer crane aid of him. However, some of lhe cam from every angle. I could not play games that night. I did not use of the atrnck bunon turns the in defending attacks. em angles make it hard to see where This game has nothing on 11:kken or game into a bunon- mashing fe;,t. The main difference between this to go next. At other times. the cam• Street Fighter, but it has creative have a blunt, Newport. or bottle of White Zinfadel to ease my Unlike Double Dragon. the character and old platform lighting games is era zooms out too much, making the moments. Combos and special moves reality away. T'hi Fu blocks and performs special the complete 30 character and envi characters too small. give it a semi-addictive quality. This The problems I had previously suppressed arrived at their final moves that are reminiscent of Street ronment setting. This enables T' ai Fu The characters are well-designed. game might not sell millions of destination. my room. It was then I realized that M.A.C. Lip Fighter. These special moves pay off copies but it's definitely worth a try. 10 move around the landscape while both in color and animation. Char• sticks, a $50,000 dollar car. a house on a hill, and a degree do in 11/lltle. Moves like 7-hit combos. an isometric camera never loses sight acters maintained lheir intricate detail {• not make me. I mean, really, who am I? I asked God. And He answered me in a firm voice, lMy child.i ni Dear Rosv As the snot and tears flowed like a river in my condensed room, for once in my life I felt cleansed. l felt like I had purged my soul as compatible with you. if not more than this other in front of my Tupac framework and meaningless DKNY jeans. Dear Rosy, As I read your letter. one word jumped out at me guy. Do you really want 10 waste away the next And I cried. Those tears were for real. I cried for all the brothas and stuck in my mind: fres hman. I don't mean to three years pining fo r him when you could be and sistas who've died, for those who will die before this year I think I might have fallen in love. At the begin stick the traditional freshman stereotype on you. exploring your options? More importantly, do you ends, and for lhe revolution that lies ahead. ning of this school year. I met the most wonderful but you are young and naive. Just about every girl think he is willing 10 waste away three years of his guy. ,Granted he isn't perfect, but who is? Well any dreams of going away to school and immediately li fe pining for you? One of the purposes of going They say God works in mysterious ways. I say God works when wa~ this guy and I have been involved ever since sinking their hooks into a college man. Hey. I'll to college is 10 open yourself to new experiences. everyone is asleep. when it's just you and him. If you want to WCiP.3de it official in January. Rosy. believe me confess that I was one of those girls with that same I do n·1 think you should put all your chips on the know who you really are beyond the Big Willie dreams. then I wh)i!! I say that he is great. Not only are we phys dream: it comes wilh the freshman experience. table for this one guy. You can both stay in touch say challenge yourself to take out the mirror that truly reflects ica)ly compatible. we are able to talk. Honestly, I Freshmen boys come here expecting college to be and remain close. but I don·1 think a serious rela feel blessed to have him in my life. So you may one big orgy wilh panties falling from the sky. The tionship is possible. You aren't ready. If you are you, and accept yourself, nightmare or reality. wo1,1der. what's the problem? I am a freshman from point I'm trying to make is, it is unrealistic to go still communicating with him in a couple of years. It would be nice to say that we're all in college to get a degree, Virginia. He is a graduating senior from Califor away to college expecting to find your dream guy after you have dated other guys and have more rela but most of us have lost ourselves along the way, and wouldn't nia. I really care about him but. I don't know if lhe on the bus to King ·s Dominion during your firs t tionship experience. then maybe a deeper rela be able to recognize ourselves if we tried. But as for me, I can relationship can survive the distance. Should I try year. (It's also unreali\tic to expect Drew Hall to tionship will be possible. Take your time and enjoy no longer take this life lightly. What l do from now on has to be to work it out or accept the inevitable and end it be overrun by desperate girls every night ... oops. the ride. You don't need 10 apply for your MRS. for God. To better myself or prepare for the revolution that is to now? maybe not.) degree just yet. come. Signed, rm not doubting your feelings for him. I believe Confused in Lo,·e you really do care for him. and there is a good Dear Rosy is a weekly advice column dedicated chance that he cares about you. But. how do you to helping the Howard student, with lifes problems. The last Hhni is a weekly featwe column thut,give!i~dcrs food know he is the right one for you• There are so Rosy i, a ,enior phychology major and can be for thought. Dear Confused in Lo,-e,_ many men here and any one of them could beJu>t reached at 1he/ril/rop@/ror111ail.co111. Aoav 111 111e ure BVJ. WeatlledV ,no1, 1,.,, L1• ' . A DAY IN 1HE. Uf~ FtNA1., tXAm.s Seem To r;>GP!2€SS I ON' t I,,. . I ' HAVE CE!cTAtN FSycJ.JoLD0IC.A L EFFECTS - .. . ·· 11~ ------ 'f~Af r-.fMS °! j\11(:,lfT" HI\Vf 10 f:£T ~E 7€'~1(~ I -r - ~ DENIAi.. - fua+- fina.ls a.rt lVU\ ~ l..lS •• ACCGP7ANC€ ,,, ., - • ' SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999 T HE HILLTOP Bil SPORTSSaturda - On Deck! Going, Going, Gone ... Bison Baseball Team Prepares to Defend Title ·· By Kl!VIN D. STE\\\\RT Hillcop Scaff Wrirer Howard's powerhouse baseball team has CJ(perienced a roller coasrer ride of highs and lows on route to defending their Mid-eastern Athleric Conference (MEAC) title. The team is led by Coach Chuck Hinron and his brorher, Assis tant Coach James Himon. After a rough start (0-8-0). whi~t,. saw losses to such nationally ranked reams as Arirona Stato, Texas Tech, and Mercer, che ream was able to ger on track with a I 1-4 win against Mercer. Second baseman George O'Meir. a senior child psychol ogy major from Brooklyn. New York and self-proclaimed defensive spccialisr, commenrs on rhe beginning of the sea son for the 1ean1. "It was a bumpy ride for us. and losing eight games srraight was a hard blow. We were able to ger over thar slump and now we are playing as a ream and winning some ball games. We are really juiced for the rournament," said O"Meir. Howard's cum-around is no fluke. Six players on the ros, Photo by Marie C-0kma11/Hill10p Scaff Lacro..se player Chari Chester wns a kay member of the tcnm this rer have bating averages above .300 and there are eight play season. Here, she 011em1>1S to push the ball up the f,c:ld. ers in double digirs in runs baned in (R.B.I.). Yet this is not che only reasons why the ream has rerurned 10 it's win ning ways. O'MeirCJ(plains rhe balance thar must be made in offense and Defense. Lacrosse Season "In order 10 win games you have to lower the number of menial and on field errors commiued. A good defensive eITon can prevent the other ceam from CJ(ploiting bad Winds Down pitches." scates O'Meir. The ceam·s record (as of9-5-0 in the MEAC and 14-29- 0 overall) does not reflecr che performance and strengths Players Reflect on Past Sea of the ream. Unlike other MEAC teams which boast bet cer overall records. many of them played lower caliber son Focus on Next Thar reams. Howard's team compered against some the nation, By KEVl'1 D. STEWART besr reams such as Arizona State. Georgia Tech, Kansas' Hilltop Scaff Writer Scace. and Wichica Scare. Undergraduate Assistant Coach Johan Hernandez, a Howard"s women lacrosse ream has wrapped up ics sec senior biology major, believes that playing these national• ond year. Howard has che distinccion of having the only ly ranked reams will provide rhe compelilion thal is need lacrosse team at a historically black college or university. ed to allow Howard to reach the next level of play. The team was led by Coach Laurie Ann Podmilsak to a "We play rhe hardest schedule in the nation and definirely 3-8 record. Though this is the same r~cord tbac was com in our conference," slates Hernandez. "I believe we played piled lase season, the women feel that this team showed five reams chat are ranked in the top twenry five in the improvement over the inaugural squad. nation. Most teams in lhe MEAC don"t even think aboul Casey McDaniel,~ sophomore radio, television ?"d lilm playing chem," Howard has clinched the number two seed for the MEAC major from Pitt~bu)llh. Pa .. Is ihe s6ft0spoken captaln of the team. She feels that this year·s squad performance Norrh Division in the tournamenl which was held on Fri improved during this season. day agairu,c rhe chird seed from MEAC Soulh Division, Nor "Our season wcnc well," said McDaniel. "We gave the fo lk Stare. Resulls of this game were noc available at rhe teams harder competition this year. Toams that we lost to cime of press. A double-header between the two teams were last year by 10 to 20 points. we narrowed the margin of canceled last Friday. which would have been a grear chance points against and gave these reams bener compecition." for each ream to scout che other for rhe upcoming first round Supporc from the Howard Communicy has increased fo r cournament game between each ocher. The winner of rhe the lacrosse team. Though this hardly rivals any other MEAC rournamenc receives an auromatic bid for rhe organized sport on campus, an increasing number of peo NCAA regionals. ple are learning about lhese ladies who hurl a projecci le Howa.rd is currently second in the MEAC North Division with such speed and incensicy thac keeping track of it can behind Delaware Scace. Four tough losses to Delaware be dizzying. This fasc-paccd evenc can lead to high scores. helped propel them in fronl of the ream. Howard redeemed making chis one of Howard"s mosc exciting spore, to lhem,elves with two decisive wins (13-2 and 8-0) toward wacch. che end of lhe season. Players are confident thal if the two McDaniel believe-, chat chis sporl will concinue co grow reams met in the tournan1ent, the game would be closer than in popularily on campus. rhe previous outings. Another ream that will provide Howard with an obstacle in rhe 1ournamen1 is Berhune•Cookman College (BCC). "I think people are still lear11 i11g that we BCC is che number one seed in lhe MEAC South Division. have a lacrosse team. I think people mean • Phoco Courtcs) 11'l") Whout They boast four players on the All-MEAC Firsr 'Ierun. Her• to come, but they don't always. We get a Fonner l-lownrd hascb:ill pta)t•r Herbert ...-lh:.') .. \Vt,cn1h as tr.1ded in M, roUegiate ururonn for a proressional 00(", \Vhea~ nandez comments on rhe BCC facror in the tournamem. nhowiU be graduating loda), nill play in the Arizono Diamond back"s rum, SJSlem, Cla.ss 1-A. "Berhune-Cookman is the team 1ha1 we have 10 watch out lot of curious people, but ifpeople learn fo r. They have a great team wirh some great players. Th~y about the sport they would come and along with Norfolk will challenge us in our defense of the MEAC title," said Hernandez. watch us." During the days leading up co the 1ournamen1, O'Meir --Casey McDa11iels H.U. Baseball Player set for Major believed thac rhe team was becoming a cohesive unir. Leagues After Today's Graduation "I think JX'.Ople are still learning thar we hnve a lacrosse team. I think people mean to come, but they don·c always. We gee a lot of curious people. but if people learn about By ROIIVN GINA W ALKER play against the top compelition in college the sp0rt they would come and watch us:· said McDnniel. Hilltop Staff Writer baseball. Some of the guys I playedagainsr are The This year's Mosr Valuable Player is Margaret Lester. a here with me in Arizona or are playing for sophomore biology major from Capitol Heights, Md. She A baseball player exhibits true passion for his other teams already." also noticed a growch in rhc popularity of their sport. "We are scarring 10 get a lot more respect. People are game wilh every swing, every catch, and every Wheal also discusses the hard times as a base starting to recognize us as we walk on campus ... You may slide. Despite sweat. pain. and injury a true ball player at Howard. see a lot of people who may tell us chat they stick their baseball player prepares for the day chat he is "It was rough because we were always on the heads into a game and the next thing you know they are able to show a stadium full of spec1ators that he road. We always had to calch up on homework Hilltop here watching them, We have regular fans unlike before. is' ready. willing, and very able 10 play ball .. and take make-up exams," says Wheat. and ir's scarting 10 get bigger and bigger," Le,ter said. She Talent and opportunicy are required if an He says, "My most memorable moment as a added 1ha1 some people watch the games to see people ger athelete is to make a career out of his or her baseball player at Howard would have 10 be hit. sport. The Chicago While Sox have provided when we beat Norfolk Slate in the MEACCha Boch ladies agreed chat John Hopkins was cheir 1ough Trey Wheal with rhe opportunity and now mpionship in 1998." Congratulates es1 opponenl of the year. But the ladies were happy to have Wheat must prove that he has major league tal Wheat finished school in December of 1998 won 1heir lase match againsr Marisc College. That was a ent in every swing. high point of the season and gives the ream somerhing to and traveled to Arizona for extended spring build on for che nexr year. Each player believed this year's Herbert " Trey" Wheat, a computer based training during rhe first week of March. team was able 10 keep games closer in score to reams chat information systems major from Perersburg, "Ir's like they ship us around a lot because we they were not supposed to be able 10 compete with. Va., will be gr.1duating today, he will return from go play in different cities each month. Right This year's band of recruits consisred of some ladies who Arizona, where he currently plays in Class 1- now I am in Class I-A. They move you up Class have never played lacrosse. Four of their srarters fe ll into A baseball for the Chicago While Sox. He accu depending on your performance," he explains. this category. They are even able co gee ladies from ocher mulated many outstanding star istics while here Wheal may move up to I-AA soon. Current• sporrs lo come out for the team. The ladies also have a at Howard. Wheat set the record for triples (30), ly he is leading in hilling. Wheat has hopes of freshman goalie. an importam job rarely entrusted to a was one of top ten in the narion last year for finally reaching the "big show." freshman. Their record does nor reflect what these ladies stolen bases, made first leamAII-Conference "Hopefully in a couple of years I will be play have accomplished in such a short time. They were able (three times). and made AII-Tournamenl team ing for the ChicagoWhite Sox that everyone to play well agains1 teams consisting of players who have (two1imes). Of had six or more years of experience at playing lacrosse. see·s on TV,'' states Wheat. McDaniel and Lester both feel that nexc year's squad will Even rhough the Howard team will miss Wheat, who just turned 23. will be walking be able 10 reap che rewards of recruiting players slraight Wheat. he will also miss his undergraduate across tbesrageon May 8, 1999. After that, he ouc of high school. Lester issued a warning to Howard stu years. will continue to pursue his basebal career. denrs abouc che women's lacrosse ream. "I wi II miss the social life at Howard, the Wheat says, "I've been playing baseball for l8 "We are the ream co warch ...We goc rhe hearc and next friends that havebeen 1hcre and supported me years now, eversince I was five, and it has year we will have che players. We will be the ream peo with my baseball endeavors" said Wheat. always been a dream for me and myfamily.:• 1999 ple should wane 10 come out and see. because I think it will "Howard has caught me how to be independent be a very excicing game. '' Lester said. and how towork on my own. I got a chance 10 Kristy M. Hinds co11rrib11ted ro this article. So next ye.v when you sec these ladies brandishing their sticks on the yard. just remember thal Ibey are playing for keeps. Bl2 THE HILLTOP SATURDAY. MAY 8, 1999 Howard's Football -""T- --- Commenta,rv• Team Gears Up for -- .. Fall Season .,. In One J Spring Training Camp Word, the Proves to be Productive NBA of heart," said Moss. "I think after By ROBY~ GINA WALKER we start two-a-days in August we· II Season wa Hilltop Staff Writer be the fastest defense in the MEAC. Overall I feel we will do line." After losing I 9 seniors. including During the April Blue-White scrim Awkward! All-American quarterback Ted mage game at Greene Stadium. "Sweet Flight" White and All-MEAC coaches were pleased with the per defenSi\'e tackle Marques Douglas. formances of the players. Running the Howard football team will need backs Jermaine Hutchinson and ' to work extra hard for the upcoming David Johnson both rushed for more i season. than 100 yards. Hutchinson was hit .. , With the recem departure of future ting holes exceptionally well. He • .NFL quarterback White. head coach had one touchdown reception and Steve Wilson must look to three runs of 30, 20, 15, and 13-yards. .backups. Bobby Townsend, Donald Townsend, a 6'6" sophomore from • -Clark and Roy Anderson to replace Texas, took most of the snaps, com• Kimothy K. Bro"n the most productive passer in both pleting 5 of 17 passes for 72 yards school and conference hislory. The and two touchdowns. Unfortunately, This NBA sea.~on has pro\'ed to ~ team is very young at several key most of the offensi,,e lineman, includ mediocre at best. Michael Jordan iJ positions. including secondary. quar ing senior offensh-e tackle and All gone. causing the once mighty Chic~ terback, ;lfld wide receiver. American candidate Levar Young. go Bulls 10 resemble their cheer• Damion Moss. a cornerback. who sat out the contest. probably resulting leaders, ·111c Lovabulls." Many bas sat out last season from a knee injury. in Townsend being sacked seven ketball fan, and Chicaeo natives here is happy to return. He comments on times by Howard's defense. at Howard University ~bviously hayt H,lhllp Slaff/ l;nc Hall reasons to hold their heads dow' the 1999 coming season. The Bison defense was key during Se..-eral football pl")•rs practice hard in preper.ition for the upcoming seaso1L a "We lost a lot of key components spring drills. Wilson praised the Their once NBA-ruling profession basketball ream is now the cell - including a quarterback position defensh-e efforts of Rashaard Jackson son predicts that Howard wi II be season. will be opening up its season head 10 Cincinnati. The Bison will dwellers in the Eastern Conferen ,which will be a battle for next year. (3 sacks. I blocked pass. I hurry). competitive at the start of the I 999 Sep1. 4, when it tra\'cls to Jackson then play three straight home games Even the perennial losers. th running backs which we do have Rhoan Hill (2 sacks). Damion Moss season. State. After that. the Bison meet before hilling the road for four of Philadelphia 76ers. arc on their w4 good replacements for, and our (interception for a TO). As the spring Tite Bison. who finished 7-4 last Hampton at RFK Stadium and then their last live contests. defense which is young but have a lot season comes to an end. Coach \Vil- to the playoff,. The world must rea ly be ending! • 1999 Howard Unhersity Charlolle, N.C. ton.MO 1999 Howard University l:OOp.m. Home Several things surprised me thi) football recruits Shaun Miller Glen Vinson, Jr. OL Football Schedule season. As mentioned before, t]Je Charlolle, N.C. Asheville. NC 10/16 Towson State 76ers. Much 10 their credit. thi: Elton Allen OT Vincent Neclos RB Tracy White 9/4 Jackson State I :00 p.m. Hon'\e young team has been able to win Gaffney, S.C. Hendersonville. N.C. LB St. Stephen. TBA Away games. Currently the team is 27-l~ Jonathan Brewer WR Mark Owens OT SC I0/23 North Carolina A&T whi le holding the sixth spot in tlil Charlotte. N.C. Bowie. Md. Antoine Basden OT 9/11 Hampton I :30 p.m. Away East. Led by former Georgetow Dwight Davis LB '!'Juric Rice Upper Marlboro. MD 1:30 p.m. RFK standout Allen l\'erson. the Sixer • Hendersonville. N.C. RB Winston- Jeremy Holt Stadium 10/30 Norfolk State "ill make noise 111 the po,1,easo Rashad Frazier OB Salem. NC CB Orlando, FL I :30 p.m. Away The city of Philadelphia should rea - Charlotte, N.C. Troyce Sanders RB K.odi Gorden 9/18 Bethune-Cookman ly be proud of this team's perfor- Anthony Hart OE Asheville, NC TE/DL Carroll. MO 2:30 p.m. Cin- 11 /6 South Carolina State Greensboro, N.C. Albert Seevers OT Albert Seevers OL ergy Field, Cincinnati. Ohio I :00 p.m. Home I can go Oil and Oil about, Walter Hauser OB Fort Washington, MO Oxon Hill, MD (Homecoming) the NBA, but that ca11 take, Winston-Salem, N.C. Kevin Simmonds WR 9/25 fuas Southern ZaQorae Brown OL Tullahassee, FL I :00 p.m. Home 11 /13 Morgan State up the entire page. • Detroit. Mich. Greg Spriggs FS I :00 p.m. Away Jamie Jackson WR Upper Marlboro. 11,ID 10/2 OPEN Walkertown. N.C. Tm Tribble 11/20 Delaware State mance this season. much to the cred Vontrae Long SS WR Fort Washing- 10/9 Florida A&M I :00 p.m. Away it of head coach Larry Brown. He turned the Indiana Pacers around. so tran,formin~ 1hi, once-pcrennrnl los• mg team to contender, After all, al least one professional team id Three Howard Players Philadelphia has to be a winner. Another one of my favorite teams was the Orlando Magic. Darrell Arm Find New Home in NFL strong, the most consi,1en1 player on the team. should win the Sixth Man great chance of playing and a great chance of making the A,,.mJ. Armstrong b,isically carried 1he team on hb bad during th2 By Kf;VIN 0. STrWART team," said White. 1 Hilltop Sta.ff Writer The Chiefs recently signed \'etcran quarterback Warren "absence" of Anfernee "Penny' Moon during 1he off-season. White feels this would be Hardaway. To make a long story After a disappointing NFL draft for the Mid-Eastern a great opportunity for him to learn from one of the NFL's short. Penny sucked thi s year. He Athletic Conference (MEAC). several Howard football greatest quarterbacks. was not th< same olayer he was early players signed with NFL clubs as free agents. Quarter White enters the NFL with two other Howard players on in h,, career Becau"· of thaf, back Ted White wns one of the players shunned by the shunned by the NFL draft. Defensive lineman Marques Armstrong emerged a, the best play! NFL drnft after some analyst speculated he would be Douglas signed with the Baltimore Ra,•ens. The 6-foot- er on the team. In addition. head picked as high as the third round. 2-inch, 260-pound native of Greensboro. N.C. is the all coach Chuck Daly worked hts magic Tod White is the all-time leading passer for Howard Uni time leader in quarterback sacks and a three-time all again. He used the roster of players versity and the MEAC. MEAC selection. Douglas led the the best 10 their abilities. The 6-foot-four-inch. team in tackles for three consecu Movmg on 10 the We,tern Confer 220-pound native of "I'm with a· team that ti\'e years and mnk.s third among all ence. I cannot help but t.Jlk about th~ ~aton Rouge, La. sci MEAC players in career sacks. He under-achieving Los Angele, Lakers! school and conference I'd wanted to be with. I was named to the Sheridan Broad What is ,-rong with thi, team'/ The~ records in passing casting Network Black College were on ,1 roll when Dennis Rodmal/ yardage and career have a great chance of All-American team this past sea was a member. Since then. it seem~ touchdown passes. and son. as if L.A. has lacked confidcnc!? finished fourth all-time playing and a great Former corncrback Chris Rogers while losing games. Shaquille among division I-AA signed with this year's NFC divi O'Ncal b Mill at the top of the scor quarterbacks in career chance of making the sional playoff team. the Minneso ing list, but I do not think Los Ange! touchdowns. Even with ta Vikings. Rogers, a 5' 10", 180- les wiII go very for in the playoffs. A1 rhis impressive resume. pound native of Largo, Md .. was a this moment, the Laker, will face team." the Houston Rocket, a, the fourth NFL teams overlooked 'Tled '"'hz·te four-year starter and a 1998 all this potentially explo .1.t rr, MEAC selection. He was one of seed in the West. If they do not sha~ sive qtmrterback. - the most reliable and consistent up, Houston will run all over the When a.sked about his players in school history during Lakers. .... thoughts and feelings about the draft. White said. " It was his time at Howard. Rogers never missed a game and only The San Antonio Spur,, are anoth• a hard thing to go through the draft. I really thought I allowed six touchdowns during his college career. er team ready to play. Aside fmrR would be selected. but that is how things go ... cvcn if you White wishes his former teamrnates luck with their new dominating the Western Conferenct' still get drafted there is only a fifty percent chance that teams and only wishes that everyone on the team could front-running Utah Jazz. the Spuff you'll make the team .. .l think the small school factor ha\'e been drafted. White credits his coaches at Howard have a powerful frontcourt of Davilf scared [the teams] away [from mel due to the competi and their pro-style offense for preparing him fo r the Robinson and Tim Duncan. Will tion level we were playing in." NFL's intense level of play. He is determined 10 succeed 1999 linally be the year San Antonio White was able to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs. He at the professional level. reaches the NBA Finab? It could be: is glad to be with the Chiefs and feels that he will be able ''I can't worry about anything that is out of my hands. I especially if the usual favorites slip': to get a chance to play. Seaule's bad season was a surprise' just have 10 go out there and prove myself again, and I 'IM While is going to the Kansas Cil) l'bid's thi, Jt"Jr. 'Tm with a team that I'd wanted to be with. I have a don't have a problem doing that," White stated. to most people. Howe\'er. I was noi the least bit surprised. Although George Karl failed 10 lead the team' past the first round on several occa sion,. at least they reached the plat' offs. This year. Seattle is not C\'en ii,1 The Howard University Sports Information office is looking for work study stu the eighth ;pot. That slot will ~ occupied by the Sacramento King~ The young Kings will make a littte' dents or volunteers to work in the office this summer and fall. Prospective stu noise in the playoffs. Currently. the}'. will face Utah. Sacramento may jurt dents must have an interest in pursuing a career in sports journalism, sports stretch the Jazz to live games in the' opener. " public relations or sports marketing and have a willingness to work under dead I can go on and on about the NBA, but that can take up the entire page~ line pressures. The opportunity will provide an excellent chance for career I advancement in the field. For more information, please call Edward Hill, Jr. m at (202) 806-7188 or 7184. II I,) ., THE HlLLTOP SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999 B 13 GRA DUATION 1999 It's Nation Time For All Time ·! • Student Activist, Jonathan Hutto Graduates After Four Tuars of Service to HU tenure as trustee he focused on "Jonathan Hullo has all of the pos ical confidant of Huno, said he is the By APRILL 0 . TURNER important policy issues concerning itive a11ribu1es of leadership:· said greatest student leader in the I 990's. Hilltop Staff Writer students. such as: the student activi Guyot. "He is pre-thinking. and nol Huno supported Eames in his unsuc ty fee. tuition increases, 1he Proposed as spontaneous as he seems. and he cessful bid for a City Council scat in t is not a normal day at Core Bylaws. and he is curren1 ly is never politically at a loss for direc Ward I. Howard University if working with Student Code of Con tion and scope." .. He really means well to our peo Jonathan Hullo isn't on 1he duc1. Perhaps one of Hutto ·s most effec ple. He cares about our people, and yard passing out Oiers or Also this year. Hullo was a major tive programs during his HUSA term he is a freedom fighter for our peo spreading news to the student proponcn1 of gran1ing honorary was interactive student government. ple;· ,aid Eames. bodyI through his mighty bullhorn. degrees to Kwame Ture and James He was able 1ohold '"Speak Y.1' Mind As for Hutto himself, his But on this day. the graduating polit Farmer. The two wi ll be honored Fridays.'' dorm sweeps, weeJ<.ly panel work is 1101 done. He will take some ical science major from A1lan1a. Ga .. today. discussions and HUSA newsletters. time off and then anend graduate will trade in his bullhorn. moving on Professor of Education, Dr. Mary Also. Hullo aided in sending over 500 school, pursuing a degree in African 10 bigger and belier things. Hoover serves as a mentor 10 Hutto Howard University women 10 the Studies. Hutto w·as active on Howard"s cam and is proud of the work that he has Million Woman March in Philadel '"My education here a1 Howard is a pus since the first day he arrived. As done with Kwame Ture. phia and marching over I00 Howard product of the peoples. struggle for a freshman in Drew Hall. he was .. I am very proud of Jonathan and students to the "Free DC Rally'" .. liberation therefore I have dedicated elected dormitory president. During his many accomplishments, I think he As a resident assis1an1 in Drew Hall. my life 10 fighting for that day when his sophomore year. Huno remrned to has greal leadership abilities·· said many former residents gave their all of Gods children can breathe free," the all-male dorm 10 serve as a 1hird Hoover. ··He is truly devoted to thoughts about the other side of said Hullo.·· Free of hunger. free of noor resident assistant. Howard. the best example is through Hullo. the man away from the daily oppression. free of disease. and free Also in his second year. Hutto wa, his work with Kwame Ture - rigors of running student govern 10 live life 10 1he fu llest." a representative in the Undergraduate through bringing him 10 campus last ment. Hutto believes it is time for future Student Assembly, and Volunteer year and his help in gelling the hon HUS.A Vice President-Elect, Q. ,iudent government leaders 10 take Coordinator for HUSA spearhead orary degree for him. This work is Terah Jackson 111. described Huuo as action and step forward 10 make ing the Operation Vote Bison effort. importanl because Kwame Ture rep :m inspiration and true student leader, change. He left one last word for 1he registering thousands of Howard stu resents the grass roots aspect of saying that the entire student body Howard community. dents and DC residents to vote and he Howard which most people ignore:· will miss him. "I want 10 take this opportunity to ran sucessfully for the Advisory Graduate Trustee. Randy Short has ··He ( Hutto J showed me what Drew thank everyone. the students, faculty Neighborhood Comission. That same built a close work relationship with Hall could do:· s.1id Jackson. "Peo and the D.C. community for all of the year he was a key figure in the Fine Huno throughout the year working on ple from any part of the campus can love. help and support that they have Arts protest in front of the Adminis with the Board of Trustees. do something incredible.'· given me during my tenure at tration Building and instrumental in '"It has been a grea1 experience Former undergraduate trustee can Howard. I want 10 take this opponu lifting the band of student activisi working with John and watching him didate. Frank 8. Turner. characterized nity 10 challenge 1he student body • David Mohammed from campus. willpower in the boardroom. nothing Huno's overall personality, charisma especially the leadership. to contin Later 1ha1 year. Huno se1 ou1 on a path complimentary said about Huno is and political savvy. ue to ,1ruggle and fight until all of that would eventually lead 10 a suc hype ... its gospel!" said Short. --1 ·'There's a lot of potential m Howard God's children can breathe free. One cessful HUSA presidential campaign would consider ours the finest work University. and a 101 of sparks." said student at a time. one day a1 a time. under the now famous theme '"Nation ing relationship I ·ve ever had. Turner. '"Nation Time was the spark u·s Nation Time. for all time." said Time.'' Jonathan has the level ofcomm11mcnt that caught fire. He made people Huno. '"Nation Time .. proved 10 be a ,uc that Jesse Jackson could a.spire to ... want 10 do stuff at Howard ... For Huno. "Nauon Time.. is now. cess. trailblazing ••interactive Mudent Community activist Lawrence Turner added that Hullo not only Hilltop StalV Eric Hall government'". by actually bringing Guyot. himself a symbol of political brought about policy. but unity. Staff Writer Kimothy K. Brow11 co11- siudenl government to students· action. has worked with Huno on According to Turner. Hutto has been trib111ed w thi, article. Former HUSA President and curn>nt Undtfllradute 'frustee, Jonathan Hutto "ill doorsteps. He took his next plunge many community service projects. the most succe,sful in bringing unity be graduating wiU, a degree in political science allcr ~ur years of student activism into Howard politics running for He expressed his sentiments on the and a sense of nationalism. and service to HU undergraduate trustee. Under Hullo ·s job performance of Huno. Nik Eame,. a close friend and polil- Lookin~ for Life's Answers: A Graduate's Perspective By ROCHELL B1s11or I realize that all I had experienced Rilhop Staff Writer a, a child has helped build my char acter, one that is strong. determined was determined 10 auentl col and focused. lege. Although my academic ii has helped me deal with all the counselor in my predomi trials and tribulations that were wnit nately white high school did ing for me at this university. Early on. 1 not see past my skin color to l began IO seek work opportunities. myI full potential. I promised myself I was fortunate to have met someone 1ha1 I would do everything I could 10 who referred me to a position on the go 10 college. Howard Engineer magazine. the SIU· College'! This wa, an unfamiliar dent-run publication in the College ins1itu1ion 10 my family. who emi of Engineering. Architecture and i;ra1ed from Belize. Central Ameri Computer Sciences. I became a staff ca in 1he 1970s to find a bener way writer and was quickly promoted 10 of life, one filled with unlimited co-editor and then editor-in-chief for opportunities. My parents only two years. This opportunity enabled dreamed of the life they established me to pay for my college career. I for me and my Mayed hard at younger sis work. Many ter, who is ------times my peers only a year would !ell me :i-ounger than " ... How far you go in life depends '"Rochell. you me. Many 011 your being tender with tlte are over doing iimes I won young, co111passio11ate with the it, .. Sometimes I agreed with der what my aged, sympathetic with the strivi11g mother and them. but I father went and tolerant of tlte weak and tlte understood through to strong. Because someday in your what my mis ensure a rich life you will /rave bee11 all oftltese." sion was here. and I was not life for their -George Waslti11gto11 Carver. Hllllop Stalf/ \'user Alexandrlnt children. a life going 10 let filled with anything gel in Rochell A. Bishop is a Howard Unhersily alumna (Class of 1999). A journalism major, Bishop serwd as the mnnagi11g editor or The llilllop during tbe 1998-99 love. culture my way. not school year. and open doors. even my own doubts. • Listening 10 the stories that my 1 gained and lost a 101 al Howard. family. able to get this far. support and love you have gi\•en me to my life). Marwan Porter (You arc l\10therwould tell about her struggles However. I learned something from Now. mainly through my college I honor my parents for trying their You alway, tried 10 underi;t:md where the most sincere person I've ever to cross the U.S. border more than all my experiences. I believe every experience. I undersland what best to see that I am and will contin I was coming from . When you met), Karen Richardson (Hey Mrs. once while pregnant ,o thn1 herchil thing that happen, in my lifo. every responsibility means. Although I got ue to be an important. con1ribu11ng entered our lives I realized that no G, you go, I'm so proud of you. d,ren can be American citizens filled one who is placed in my path. every an early start in high school-work individual 10 our society. Thank you one can take someone else's place. thanks for all those late nights. chick \l)Y heart and soul with pride. In my thing I choose or choose 110110 do is ing three jobs after school. and at one Mr. Findley G. Bishop for all you but there can always be a nice addi en). Kamal Flucker (We made ii. ~yes. she was a young girl who ,aw for a reason. There is a plan for me. period in time. living alone-it was have given me. Thank you for allow tion 10 the family. together!). Aaron Paist (I love your beyond the turmoil in her life and I believe it's a good plan. Yes. bad not until I entered this university's ing me 10 be me. You always said-'"lf My best-sister friend Porchia: you ambition). Godwell Khos., (my Mar leaped over tremendous. sometimes things have happened throughout my doors that I began 10 appreciate the you make your bed hard. you lie in have helped me through some reporter. thanks for being a good unbelievable. obsrncles to give us life. but all these thing, have made grown-up responsibilities I had taken it, .. Well dad. I've accumulated" lot tremendous times. I will never forget friend) Byron Eiell (You're the best. ~hat she never had. She believed me stronger. I'm 100 strong 10 Mop on in high school. of cushion and it's been achieved the role you played in my life. You thanks for all your help and advice). \Ml in the United S1,11es. her children now. I asked my father 10 help pay for the with your supporl. Thank you for were my big sister. Thanks for every I'll never forget the love and support would have more opportunities. I remember traveling to New York first year of college. I told him 1ha1 believing in me. thing. Thanks to my best friend I received from Valisha Marshal l, J,IY mother and father did what to visit my father and discussing how if he helped me with this ,1art, I Mrs. Marilyn Bishop-Gentle we LasShane. you've been a great advi Natalie Y. Moore and Erin McKin they fell was best for me. There are we would pay for my first year of would find a way 10 continue my arc two of a kind, whether you sor. I love yo much. ney. Thank you Hilltop and Howard \imes when I a,ked myself why? school. I did not have a college fund education, financially independent. believe it or not. Thank you for pass Aunt J and Uncle Les: thanks for Engineer staff 1998-99. Without you Why did they have 10 send me away set up. although we all knew that I Well, rm proud to say that I did i1! ing on your strength to me. I admire your support. I made it! Now. it's all my work efforts would not have :it 17 days old 10 live with my grand would be very likely lo further my I did it! I graduated! I made my par your fiery character. love you. Lester'$ and Lizzy's turn. been fully achieved. mother in Belize? Why did my sis education. My father went away for ents proud! My sister. Roilyn, you are such a I would not leave this university Thanks 10 my college dad Dr. Kag ter have to go. 100? Why did my months a1 a time because he had 10 I made my entire family proud! strong woman; I know we get it from without thanking my second family gwa. We need more professors like father have to leave home for months support his family. When he was And most of all, I made my cousin mom. All my life I've truly fe lt. in the College ofEngineering. Archi you. I appreciate all the professional at a time? And. why did my mom feel home. he got up four o'clock every Anthony. the closest person 10 me despite what you may say some tecture and Computer Sciences. and personal advice you have given a need to leave? morning. seven days a week, to ride who would ha,·e done ii first but times. that you look up 10 your older Dean Johnson (my No. I dean) thank me. I will miss you so much! You Four years ago. I had just really race horses and prepare for after could not because he lost his life in sister. You have always expected the you for all your support and belief in helped IO prepare me for what I'm began 10 fmd the answers to my ques noon races. To this very day I believe a car accident in his first semester at best out of me. I thank you. too. for me. Ms. Georgia McGill. you are a about 10 receive. tions. Upon receiving my adminance he is the hardest working man I know. Seton Hall University. proud! believing in me and telling me like ii blessing. Thank you for taking me There is no stopping me! letter to Howatd Univcri;ity. the only To think that a1 one lime I could not My education and my dedication 10 is when you foci i1 is necessary. Your under your wing and guiding me school I applied to after my high understand why my dad couldn't work were my two mnin priorities. I advice is truly appreciated. I love the through all four year,. I love you! Roe/tell A. Bish(}p is" Howanl U11i school journalism advisor told me make it lo some birthday, and other treated both with the same amount of little angel you brought into this To all my close friends and col ••ersity alu11111a (Class of /999). A that i1 had the best journalism depart holidays. shows me how much I've significance. I know that without the world. We have so many plans for her leagues who have had a strong joumalism major, Bishop served as ment among all black colleges. my matured as an individual now that I support from my family, friends and and the one you carry now. impact on my life, I thank you: Yusef the 111111111gi11g editor of 11,e Hilltop life began to unfold. realize how hard he worked for his colleagues, I would not have been Hey, Merv! Thank you for all the Alexandrine (You brought so much d11ri11g the 1998-99 school year. B14 SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999 TuE HILLTOP B·andHorns Up! Howard University Band Plans Exciting Season By Kevin D. Stewart Hilltop Staff Writer . Hold on to. your seats ladies and gentlemen. for the 1999 edition of the Howard Uni,•ersi1y Show1ime Marching Band. h's guaranteed 10 please and tease your ears while keeping your feet rnpping und head no4ding to the soulful sound that can only be describe as the exciting Sh(,wtime band. Howard's Showtime band employs the high stepping marching style of many Historically Black Colleges and Universities. What separates them from the rest i, something that all great performer.. use when it is showtime. the element of surprise. thus the name. Howard University Sh9w1ime Marching Band. The Showtime band is led by John Newson, the Director of Bands for Hof'{ard University. Newson has been.the head director since 1991 bu1 has been affiliated with the band as and associate band director since Photo C'ourl"") Marthlng lland 1986. when he 1ransferred from Mor The 1lisoo Shon-lime Marching 11:,nd plans an all new season of soni;s and dances ror lhc upcoming roo1ball-n. gan State University. He is head of the largest student organization on campu,. 'Though there are many mis this edition will be bigger and belier senior computer science major. and fans. Though it has been some time of funding and scholarship money to faen with this problem. the Show conceptions about the oond, memben; than year's pas1. Maurice O'Neal. a freshmen music that the Showtime band has per recruit the top in,1rumentalb1. time Band continues 10 aslound audi of thi,, tight knit group form a fami "We have al least 200 prospective major are the drum majors for 1999. formed at NFL games. Newson said "Students are concerned wi1h berng ence, and entertain the masses. ly atmosphere in which members students for next year... Hopefully we These men will set lhe tone for how that lhey will be performing at three able to gel scholarships. They need "I want the Howard community to encourage and nurture each Other in will net 40 to 50 new players and the band will dazzle your audio sens NFL games (Cincinna1i Bangles, to know whe1her the funds will be know that. basically, we want to ,ucce,,s and failure. bring our total of instrumentalist 10 es. Washinglon Redskins. and Philadel 1here for chem." said Newson. "We cn1erlam you during half time of The 1998 edition consisted of 120 150 and we will have 180 to 190 in Last year's band was able to travel phia Eagles). This is sure 10 provide are the lowest funded program of the football and basketb.1ll games," said instrum ·n1alis1 and I 60 in total wi1h total." said Newson. by plane on three separate occasions wide exposure for the program. major schools. We need more fund New:-.nn. auxiliary units (i.e. Oag girls. and This year. Howard will have 1wo 10 different events 1hroughou1 the Though the program has had its ing 10 auract the freshmen to come Ooh La La's). Newson believes 1ha1 drum majors. Richard Adison. a nation and entertained thousands of successes. ii has to deal with a lack and play with the band.'' A Cheerleader's Work is Never Done pus." and ba,ketball 1eams do. We have to By Kevin D. Stewart Julie Ann Re,d. a iunuir markcung put m pracucc hour, JUSt like those Hilltop Scaff Writer major from White Plain,. N.) and teams 1ha1 are considered spores. We member of the I 999-2000 cheer arc m the weight room. We do cvery- No game at Howard is complete leading squad. gave an example of the 1hmg the other sport teams do, without hearing the crowd-pleasing sacrifices one muse make a, a mem including compe1e. e.,cepl we don·1 chants of the Bison cheerleaders. ber of Howard\ squad. gee compensated for i1." Richardson This group of individuals provide the "The nigh1 before the homeconung , a,d. crowds with entertainment 10 keep game. we had practice until m1d Richard,on abo noted the squad school spirit going even when the nigh1. Usually during chat week. ,hare, a problem common 10 other learns are 001. Catchy chants such as cheerleaden; don't gee 10 paruc1pa1c Howanl teams: lack ofadequ:ue prac "Bison 10 the Front" and "Are You in or auend the concerr. fa,hion ,ho\\: tice ,p;ice and facihries. Going 10 Do II Tonighl'' get the crowd or thing.; that go on at night. because "For the fa_,1 couple ye=. Howard's inco an upbeat mood. The team. we arc ptaeticing:· ,.,id Reid -f~l~'il'l-iµ¥< lu>l comp·ted at which i, led by Coach Troy Burton. To supply item, that arc under lllc Me\c ~ C1t1<1n, • nd 1hc main is gearing up for a successful I 999- funded by the school's budget for rca,on I\ h} "due 10 the lack of prac 2000 school year. Since ln_~1 year's cheerleaders. members put on tice ,pace. That " why you would squad contained no seniors. 1hey are fundraiser<;. Thb pays fo1 travel ,ee us practicing outside when it is returning with a seasoned squad 1ha1 expenses. socks. shoe,. bloomers. very cold or here in the alcove (in is primed and pumped for the rigon; file Photo and other team accessories. These Burr gymna"um] where the ceilings of cheerleading. are crucial for the team to look and ,ire ,cry low. Thi, prevents us from The squad size has increased 10 perform al !heir besl. Student support prac1ic1ng llip, and ,runts 1ha1 are nineteen this year. including sixteen goals they plan 10 accompli.h 10 and winning. which is ,omething chat addition 10 personal preparation time. of 1hese fundraiscrs is important to necessary for u, 10 progress rn our ladies and th.rec men. Unlike many make their pre,ence recogniLCd by we haven't participated in ,ome Conditioning and weigh1 training their success. The squad ",mis to let Imming," ,1a1ed Rich:ird,on. ,pores. which have an off season. the Howard community. Shelva time," Clemon, ,aid. also factor into the 1ime 1hey spend the Howard community kno" 1ha1 The l;ick of recognition of cheer cheerleading i, ,, year-round event. Clemons. a junior marke1ing maJ0r Freshman arcs administration major preparing each week. and weekends they need its support to allow chem leadmg a, a sport is troubling to the Squad members arrive in Augus1 for from Salem, Va .. has been cheer• Maya Perkin, 1s a member of chis are ,pent tr:weling to and from event,. 10 reprcsenl Howard on a quali1y ,qu,1 d. l11e beltcvc thi, is possihly training camp and cheer from then leading for four years. She i, thi, year·, squad The Se,111le 111111,e Though these individuals spend as le\'CI. Their fundmi,ing profits will due 10 ~oplc, lack of knowledge until the end of the basketball season. year's team captain and believes this observed this year's squad will be dif• much time practicing and performing go toward purcha,ing Cull gear for the about the rigors and demands of , Then, they receive a three-week year's squad will be particularly spe ferent from la,1 year's squad. as other sports on Howard's campus, fall. cheerleading. Hopefully. increased break before they must hold tryouts cial. "Our stun1, ure going u, be bigger. Howard's cheerle:1den; perform for The squad beliC\'es cheerlc.idmg coverage of cheerleading compeli• and resume practice. Even during the "This year, we are coming with a lot and we are going 10 add 10 our reper liule or no financial support coward should be held in the same rc~ard a, lions by ,rntion, such a, ESPN will hot summer months. this dedicated of new ideas in terms of new routines. toire with new dance routines and their education costs. other spores on campu,. Ye,. cheer change people', percephons of the group takes 1umbling and follows an The previous year. we did something complicated formations." said "We arc all here as volunteers," leading is a sport. Kindel Richard sport. intense condi1ioning schedule 10 that we normally don't do. which is Perkins. Perkins said. "We don't get scholar son. a sophomore in,urnnce maJor ensure that they remain a1 1op form girl s1un1ing. with girls lifting other Many people are 001 aware of the ships. we nren'1 paid. yet we all come from Fort Washington. Md. and co fo r the res1 of the year. girls. This year we have a goal of lime and commitment cheerleaders to proc1ice on time. We do i1 for the captain of this yeM's squad. e.,plained 1 Members are exci ted about this going 10 the MEAC (Mid-Eastern devote to their spon. They have three love of cheering. I think thi; scpa why. I )Car's squad and have numerous Athle1ic Conference) competition organiad praclices each week in ra1es u, from other ,ports on cam- "We get hurt just like the Ioothall I { I Instant Replay By J. Weatherly Click On It: , I hilltop-sports@hot l '! mail.com J q ) ' TtlE Hlu:roP SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999 B 15 HEALTH Tae-Bo Fever On The Rise tial arts kicks. Celebrities such as pumping and body sweating. An and strength exercises into a real By K RISTY H INDS Paula Abdul, Rebecca De Mornay. udditional fea ture is the "Toe-Bo: 8 workout," said Major. Hilltop Staff Writer Sinbad, Carmen Electra, Lela minute workou1 video". Although Major has admiued to Rochon, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Toe-Bo is affec1ive for all exercise never trying tne-bo himself he said he You may have seen him on Oprah, Shaquille O'Neal praise Blanks and levels, and the punches and kicks can would definitely recommend it to read about him in magaziners, heard his tae-bo. be great sources for relieving 1ension anyone, especially 10 those who can the buzz in your classes, or at work. Sometimes I just don't have the and Slress. not make it 10 1he gym on a regular Everyone is talking about tae-bo and motivmion to go running or 10 exer I first heard about me-bo from girls basis. the word is: results, results. and more cise. and the tae•bo programs are around campus," said junior market The-bo is currently one of the 1op results. shor1." said Nmalie Rivera. a junior ing major Antonio Michell. selling and most popular exercise Have you wondered who is this new advertising major. "Although I've never seen the video. videos on the market. This winning fitness guru wearing the tight span The rne-bo workou1 is a two-tape everyone says it seems like a good combination of martial arts and box dex workout gear promising results to set, the first forty minu1e tape '"The way for people to get into or stay in ing seems 10 be a hit among men and anyone who can mirror his fancy Bo: Instructional:" lays out lhe move shape." women. Until someone creates a foot-work. "karate-like" kicks and ments the viewer needs 10 success Wayne F. Major. EdD. is a fitness new form of fi1ness. it appears as "Sugar Ray Leornard" jabs? His fully master the steps and complete director and personal trainer at Sport 1hough Billy Banks will be leading name is Billy Blanks and he is the 1he workout. Now your are ready to and Health club, a fitness club in 1he the country into the millennium new king of 1he fitness movcmen1. move on 10 "The-Bo: Basics", a twen metro area. Major recalls findi ng out healthier, stronger, and 10ned wilh Characterized as being the "future ty-seven minute workout {five min about tae•bo on television advertise his rae-bo. of fitness" and adored by many utes of warm-up, eighteen minutes of ments. HJW'OP SL\FF/ Eric Hall celebrities, Billy Blanks's iae-bo is a tae-bo, and four minutes of cool "'fae-bo is a great cardiovascular The new 1he Bo e.,cerclse is gaining popularity. mixture of boxing punches and mar- down) that is said to get your heart workout which inquires flexibi lity Skin Cancer Risk Greatest During Summer Months, Experts Say ability of the melanin in the skin to burn of a light skinned person may ing track of all the sun damage that's sure. Reapplication should occur wear a hat. Even though I'm brown By MARU: BAVWIOINSI compensate. In other words, the sun occur in fifteen minutes of noonday accumulated over the years. " Sober, after two hours. skinned. I can still burn really badly. Hilltop Staff Writer literally bakes the layers of your skin. exposure. a darker skinned person associate chief of dermatology ai lhe • wear protecti\'e clothing which cov "It is importan1 for people inside out. The people at the most may 1olerate 1he same exposure for Massachusetts General Hospiial in ers he arms and the legs ifexpec1ing of color to have and maintain an ccording to the American risk are those who are chronically many hours. Boston. advises that special protec to be in the sun for long periods of active interest in the protection of Academy of Dermatology exposed 10 1be sun on a daily basis: Regardless of the skin color. 1he tion should begin as soon as there is time. Also. wear a wide brimmed their heal1h, which includes 1he pro A{AAD). gelling "loo dark" cons1ruction workers, a1hletcs, sun effect of the condition of the skin is a continuous amount of exposure to hat. 1hat is at leas1 four inche;,. to pro tection of their skin. Just like any this summer is now the least of your bathers and most impor1antly. chil still the same - i1 becomes damaged. the sun. which occurs at around six tect the sensi1ive ;,kin of 1he face. other part of the body. 1he skin mus1 problems. Over the past few years, dren. Even though it make take a longer months of age. be monitored and screened on a reg • Be sure to check 1he skin for new skin cancer has reached epidemic People of color have 1he tendenLy period of 1ime to occur for people of Because 1he primary summer con ular basb. No longer can miscon• proportions in this couniry. Or. Dar 10 pu1 themselves at a grea1er risk darker complexions. the conse cern of 1he average person of color growths, moles, marks. etc. and cep1ion and miseducation make rel Rigel. president of 1he AAD because 1hey feel their coloring is a quences of overexposure 10 the sun is to maintain. or alter lin some report any ex1raordinary finding, to unknowing statisrics of those who are explains the seriousness of 1he situ form or protection from the sun's are extremely significant. The most cases! their color status, a few ;,kin a health care professional. commonly underrepresented in the ation. .. More 1hnn I million new detrimental effects. But the skin's common form of skin cancer. basal safety lips can assist in achieving Whal happens if you find yourself affec1ed population. cases ofskin cancer were diagnosed coloring has absolutely nolhing 10 do cell carcinoma. accounts for eighty those goals. •A,·oid peak sunligh1 allergic 10 sunscreen and sunblock No matter wha1 your skin color, in 1998, " says Rigel. And, as we wilh it Derek Ranselle. a 21 year old percent of all reporied cases. hours. 10AM Senior nursing major LaShawn remember 1hat 1he sun is unforgiving approach lhe new millennium with civil engineering smdent, describes Although early treatment is success 10 4 PM. when lhe sun's rays ar Howell finds herself facing that prob of us all. Keep yourself safe and pro the greenhouse effect creating bolh his experiences wilh the sun. " I fu l. most untreated cases cause tissue strongest. lem. .. 1· m allergic to ;,unscreen but tec1ed this ;,ummer. I can wear ,ome sunblock, " says longer and honer summers. it doesn't don't stay in lhe sun much in the sum damage leading to severe disfigure • Apply sunscreen with an SPF (Sun mer." says Ranselle. " Because I'm ment of the skin. Howell. But !here are some common May is has bec11 dcclaretl Melanoma/ seem to be geuing any bem. Pro1ec1ion Factor) of ai le:i,1 15, Sunburn results when 1he amount light skinned I usually burn prelly Arthur Sober, MD comments on sense solutions to a problem like Ski11 Cancer De1ec1io11 Mo111h by the although a higher fac1or is more 1his. .. I try no1 10 be in the sun too of exposure to the sun or ano1her quickly. and my skin gets rea.lly red. the overal l sensi1ivity of the skin. appropriate for more extensive expo Amcrica11 Academy ofDennatolog): ultraviole1 ligh1 source exceeds the dry, and tight. .. Whereas the sun• "It [the skin! has a memory. keep• long but I always make sure 1hat I Americans Long for Better IN MEMORY OF KWAME TURE Body Images, Doctors Say (A.K.A. STOKELY CARMICHAEL) from Weight Watchers and Jenny remodeling unwanted body features. By I\L,RIE BAVWlOINSI Craig commercials 10 fat-free snack Bui there is more 10 posi1ive body JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE HOWARD UNIVERSITY Hilltop S1aff Writer food, Americans are inundated wi1h image than just the physical. Some the need 10 be thin on a daily ba,is. individuals with negative body he girl with the low cut hal Magazmes. commercials. and the images use high-risk behaviors such AWARDING KWAME TURE ter top and 1he snug fitting ncwes1 runway designs combine 10 as smoking and drinking to better Tcapris .... 1he guy with the make women feel the pressure of their perception oflhemselves. Even AN HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE baggy fi tting fa tigues and 1he sleeve society 10 become slimmingly svelte. worse. their helplessness may lead to less white undershirt - both trim. fi1, This is especially a problem for psychiatric problems. that may cul and without an ounce of fa1 or 1oday·s younger women, whose neg minate in suicide. Again. Dr. Wayne remorse. Remorse for what you ask? ative body images are lead 1hem Majors sheds light on such a dark The way 1hat they make you feel increasingly to such unhealthy prac subject. " People mu;,t learn 10 nur about your own body. tices as eating disorders. namely ture themselves, .. says Majors. " Distoried body image is a problem anorexia and bulimia nen'Osn. because there is no way in the world that affects both the women and the For men, the reason is far more that a person can 1hink posi1ively of ADMISSION men of this coun1ry. It doesn·1 ma1- primiti\'e: the bigger that lhey are, lhe themselves without 1aking care of ter if you are tall or shor1, round or more attention !hat lhey get. the more themselves both mentally and phys FREE FOR unashamedly 1hin. How you ;,ee ,uccess 1ha1 they find. Though some- ically." yourself and, more importantly. how 1imes spurring the use of anabolic So what can be done ? ·• The first THE you think others see you, says a lot steroids. m1n,t men have very minor step is to Mop bad mouthing yourself. PEOPLE! about your mental and physical problems wi1h 1heir self-percep1ion. "says Dr. Donald E. McAlpine, head health. Or. Wayne Majors. fitness A prime example is Jolyon Rose. a of the Mayo Clinic's eating disorder director of 1he Washing1on Hilton senior nursing major. "I exercise and program. " Perceptual distortion is Sport and Health Club and specialist tr)' to eat right. But I usually feel common. The vast majority of peo in mind and body ,vellness program• pretty good anywa)\ " says Rose. ple will overe;,tima1e 1heir size. " ming, states that "an unhealthy mind Not everyone is as lucky 10 share the The main things to do is concentrate leads to an unhealthy body. thus 1he same feelings. on the positive. Another helpful tip negative self-perception. Bui how can you go about improv is 10 seek supportive relationships •'fbere are many reasons behind a ing a nega1ivc body image ? Accord that allow you to associate wi1h peo negative body image. To no one's ing to the Mayo Clinic. Americans. ple who have accepted their own bod· ADMISSION surprise, 1he reasons behind a nega on a whole, long fo r belier bodies. ies, and !heir own selves. Realize that tive body image are largely based in But the American lifes1yle, which you, and your body can only be who FREE FOR gender. For women, 1he main reason consists of eating on the run and you are ... no one else. Finally, have THE is the message of 1he American cul• playing couch commando with the some confidence in yourself - a pos ture: THIN IS IN I From Billy remote control. does not promo1e for i1ive self-perception comes from PEOPLE! Blaoks' success with the Toe-Bo op1imal "fat burning", Exercise and wi1hin. workout to lhe California Juice die1; a sensible die1 are always a start to Canned Fruit Salad Recipe SATURDAY, MAY 8 PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes SERVING: 6 at NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH CALORIES: 80 PROTEIN: 0 grams CARBOHYDRATES: 19 grams FAT: 0 grams 9th and S Streets, NW INGREDIENTS l 16 ounce can fruit cocktail in natural juice l 20 ounce can chunk pineaplle in natural juice 7-9 p.m. I apple 1 banana PREPARATION Sponsored by: Howard University Student Trustees (Jonathan Hutto & 1. Mix undrained fruit cocktail and drained pineapple together into a bowl. Randy Short), Rock Newman, All-African People's Revolutionary Party 2. Cut apple and banana into bite-size pieces. (A-APRP), Lawrence Guyot, Howard University Faculty Senate 3. Mix apple and banana into canned fruit. Enjoy!! and a host of others. B16 WEEKEND THE HILLTOP SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999 CO®TISPOIS ======A GUIDE TO DC EATERIES, CLUBS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FLAVOR SpOtS Awaken Those Buds By Checki11g Out These Eateries l}1f+J~ICONFUCIUS ~ CAFE 1721 WISCONSIN AVE., NW 202.342.3200 SALA THAI 2016 P Street, NW. 202.872.1 144 YOSAKU JAPANESE RESTAURANT 4712 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202.363.4453 HUNAN CHINATOWN 624 H STREET, NW. 202.783 .5858 Photo by Eric Hall 1•~••J&J~• ADITI 3299 M S1reet NW 202.625.6825 GEORGIA BROWN'S HAANDI 950 K Street NW. 1222 W. Broad St., NW. 202.393.4499 703.533.3501 a term used from the fashion industry. "haute ww;•e,~1• 1 couture" would be the first 10 come to mind. BY JENNlfER ANDERSON The menu is extensi\'e, with six appetizers. Hilllop Staff Wri1er four salads. fourteen entrees, and four desserts. BET SOUND STAGE While seasoning is res1rained at limes, the food is beau1ifully presen1ed while the friend 9640 Lottsford Court IF YOU'RE LIKE ANY OTHER COL ly and anenlive waiting s1aff adds a plus to its Largo, MD LEGE STUDENT AROUND THIS time, a presentation. decent res1auram meal is some1hing you've The cornmeal crus1ed fried catfish fingers are 301.883.9500 been craving for a minute. Yet with declining fried to a beau1iful golden crisp. However due funds being a chronic virus in these parts, 10 i1s lack of seasoning it 1ends to depend too you've sellled many a night for an entree a la much on 1he navorful mango-mustard 1ar1ar Mickey D's. sauce and southern coleslaw thal accompanies CALIFORNIA PIZZA Well, crave the dish for tas1e. KITCHEN no longer, The southern fried chicken salad with garden with the pa1ch greens has Bermuda onions. sliced toma- 1720 M St., NW. swarm of rel 1oes. horseradish mnch dressing with a clem 202.463.4200 ;uives 1hat som bleu dressing is a fine choice as is 1he have descend- House salad. The grilled jumbo shrimp salad ed upon DC is a disappoimmem. due 10 the overcooked for many this s!u'imp. weekend, Main-course choices are plen1iful. Their CHEESECAKE •Georgia Southern fried Chicken on a bed of Red Bliss FACTORY Brown's mashed pota1oes, pan gravy and is a good .S.335 Wisconsin Ave., NW. Restaurant is meat dish. The accompanying collard greens w,r;.-- a place where are a lad on the oily -side. yet doesn·1 take away 202.364.0500 you can go to from this popular dish. get your Seafood includes grilled fillet of yellowfin cxpcnsi\'e eat tuna served with seasonal vegetables. long HOUSTON'S on. grained rice and 1opped with pineapple-mango 1065 Wisconsin Ave. NW. The menu at conserve and pineapple butter sauce. The bar 202.338.7760 Georgia becued fille1 ofsalmon missed the marked with Brown's ils "Memphis" sauce, yet the maple whipped screams yams were good. diversity. The Vege1arians can also get a taste with the South Caroli sauteed black-eyed pea cakes served with sr1111 I JtitJ •J na Low Coun cscovitch vegetables and red-rice timbale. The try. cuisine, is vegetarian sampler includes mock "chicken" B. SMITHS a culmination croque11es, Carolina red rice and vege1arian Union Station Photob)' Enc Hall of the di\erse cooking traditions of the West collard greens. Africans, the French Huguenots and the The desserts are spectacular; especially the Massachusetts Ave. NE. Geoq,ia Brm,n\ " ~II bar and 10 !!O all l ,. "'"~cd cre,1ti-,1y mi""1 drinJ..., i, " rea.,on in S h·dJul-•·c Je th t am th · th 11 1r. ep w;, a c, e o e area m e sev- sweet potato cheesecake with its pecan crust 202. enteenth century. Although tl1e menu is based and vanilla ice cream. The homemade peach on southern cuisine, its not unusual to find cobbler which is accompanied by vanilla ice braised brisket and esocovitch vegetables on cream is also very good. Their selections of FLORIDA AVENUE the menu next to their southern fried chicken sorbet are also exciting. and collard greens. The prices are more parent than studeot GRILL The wood and earth-toned color scheme of friendly. Appetizers and salads are around $10 1100 Florida Avenue Brown's is inviting and warm. Beautiful plants while en trees range form $ I6 to $20. Reser 202.265.1 586 are found all around the lightly dimmed place. vations are strongly suggested. For graduation The well >tocked bar lays mysteriously to the weekend, dinner will begin at 3:00 PM inslead side. adding to the sophisticated atmosphere. of i1s usual 5:30. If asked to define the interior layout by using Compiled by Jmnifer Allderso11 817 SATUROAY,MAY 8, 1999 THE HILLTOP DIReCT CoNNECTION It's graduation weekend and DC traffic is congested with all types of dri .., vers. For those who donft wanl 10 deal with their own wheels this weekend, • here is a list of area taxi services you might wanl to try: Ratings: *****- Excellenl Service ****· VERY GOOD • ***-GOOD **-FAlR *· Waste of Time (Torrible) RED TOP CAB 202.328.3333 ***** Without question, lhe best taxi service in the DC-metro area. Red Top has courteous, efficient service. With a decent wailing time (I 0-15 minutes), this service will get you to your destination in a timely and inexpensive fashion. TAXI TRANSPORTATION SERVlCE 202.398.0500 **** Rather than calling all of the cab services in the area, this service does all the work for you. Their dispatch contacts I 3 local cab companies and usu ally calls you back within len minutes. Waiting time is usually 20 minutes. YELLOW CAB 202.544.1212 Photo h)' Eric I !all ** A lasl resort service. Call this service if you ire in a hurry. While operator Club 2K9. l01.·ated in North\\-,:~ OC. Y. 111 be C'lp.;nin~ nn M.i}' 14. service is decent, expect a 30 minute wait. New Club Brings Original Flavor To DC DIAMOND CAB D.C. 202.387.6200 * Like trying lo get water from a rock, getting a cab through this service is a BY GINGER F. SKINNER hassle no one deserves. Along with the 40-minute or more wail, expect 10 Hilltop Staffwriter receive an earful of attitude from one of their kourteousi operators. *Note to all ou1-of-towners: when using this service. make sure to read and under Imagine a live party packed with 2000 people of every ethnicity, spectacular lights and lasers stand the zone fare guide, because some of this serviccis )profcssionali dri shooting from every angle, and dancers in cages with hydraulics. Imagine that while waiting in vers wi II overcharge if they sense you ire not from the area .. line to enter, you are greeted by a red carpet leading to the entrance and served chilled champagne. Sound like your ordinary D.C. nightclub? This brand-new entertainment complex, 2:K:9, promises to be everything but your ordinary nightclub. Too many nightclubs boast having the best atmosphere and entertainment but offer the opposite: FLICKSpOtS tight spaces, dim lights, dry entertainment, small dance floors, and familiar faces. The difference in what 2:K:9 has to offer is what owner Derek Owens calls a "multi-ethnic, multi-lifestyle club and concert venue." Never Miss The Latest Movies By Checking Out This Weekly List Located at 2009 8th Street, NW, 2:K:9 obviously derived its name from its locale, along with its ing OJTimes emphasis on the new millennium. This 16, 000-square foot complex houses two mega-sized floors (one for concertsli~B"tilelother for the deejay), a VIP room, green foom, Martini lounge, 45-foot bar with eight bartenders, and a large stage for performances. 2:K:9 is also the first and only nightclub AMC UNION STATION 9 in D.C. to have a deejay spinning songs from the center of the dance floor. 2:K:9 will feature light 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE shows by Jerry Freedman, the designer of the infamous Studio 54 nightclub in New York City. 703. 998.4262 The owner of 2:K:9, Derek Owens. along with his brothers, will manage and conduct promotions for the nightclub. Owens, who is one-third of the Matrix Brothers production company, hopes to Pushing Tin Idle Hands develop the entire block adjacent to and surrounding 2:K:9. He now owns most of the buildings on 1:55, 5:45, 8:30 1:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:10 the block and plans to establish flourishing businesses that will enrich the 8th Street community. The 31-year-old Owens has been actively involved in the restaurant, entertainment, and nightclub business for about nine years. He has collaborated with many companies and organizations, includ Analyze This ing BET and the \Varner Theater. Owens was the general manager of the popular eatery and night 1:10, 4:15, 7: 15, 9:40,12: 10 spot, Georgia Cafe, which was owned by his mother. In addition to 2:K:9, Owens is the Chief Executive Officer of the University City Center caterers, which also operates inside the 8th Street Entrapment Lost And Found complex. 2:00, 5:20, 7:50, 10:15 2: 10, 5:35, 8:00, Instead of catering to the usual of the same homogeneous group of party-seekers, Owens wants to 10:25 attract every culture and appeal to all tastes of entertainment by making every night a new and exciting event. While most nightclubs have a Sunday college night that lures a few area college Life crowds, 2:K:9 will have a Sunday international college night, attracting students from Howard and U.D.C. as well as those from George Mason and Georgetown. 1:20, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50,12:20 2:K:9 events wil l feature a colorful variety of artists including The Roots, Eminem, Charli Balti more, and Ricky Martin. "2:K:9 will have stuff people in D.C. have never seen, outrageous, diverse, Foolish The MATRIX cosmopolitan parties,'' said marketing entertainment consultant for 2:K:9, Gloria Nauden. Nauden 10:25 1:30, 4:50, 7:20 anticipates a thrilling grand opening party on Friday, May 14, featuring matrix fix, snow machines, acid jazz, and trip hop. Guest artists at the event will be Eric Benet and Olu, an upcoming artist with an organic flavor. Nauden proposes to collaborate with Howard in promoting large-scale events. "We hope to be the CINEPLEX ODEON DUPONT CIRCLE premiere venue of Howard's Homecoming events," said Nauden. Nauden explains that "size really 1350 19TH STREET NW does matter" in terms of whether people will frequent a night spot. 2:K:9's huge rooms and spa 202.333.FILM cious dance floors give it an impressive advantage over most D.C. nightclubs. With a capacity of 2000 people, 2:K:9 can hold 1200 people upstairs and 800 downstairs. Go L ock, Stock and Two Nauden predicts that 2:K:9 will present major competition for popular local night club, The 9:30 Smoking Barrels Club. The 9:30 Club, which regularly packs masses of party-goers and concert-lovers into its 1:50, 4:30, 7: 10, 9:50 2: 10, 4:50, 7:30, 9:50 frame, is a regular night spot for a diverse crowd of college students and local residents. Owens welcomes competition from other clubs, including those on the bustling U Street corridor. In fact, he is certain that 2:K:9 will contribute to the growth of what he refers to as "University City." Central Station Open Your Eyes "I think it's great. The more the merrier. The competition is going to draw more people to the 2:00, 4:40, 7:20, 10:00 I :30, 4:20, 7:00, 9:30 area," Owens said. l 073 Wisconsin Ave. GARDEN TER 805 15th St. NW. NW RACE LOUNGE REPUBLIC 202.289 .1 779 202.337 .4141 J.W. Marriott Hotel, DC LIVE GARDENS 14th and 932 F ST. NW. 1335 U St. NW THE BANK ARNUN FELIX Pennsylvania Ave. 202.347.7200 202.232.2710 915 F St. NW. 1326 U Street. NW. 2406 18th street. NW. 202.737.3250 02.332.0533 NW.202.483.3549 202.393.2000 B18 SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999 T HE HILLTOP StLHQl Rl~ DOM BROUSSARD &P~f~Slli In conjuBcl~n Wilh 1 1 ~OWARD UWIV£RSJTY SSTUDEMT ASSOCIATION ~J~·99. lRD ANNVA~ f C0RC1AL~Y INV1T£ YOU TO · J 't Tff E£X CLU$lV . GRADUATIO L!RITV i . 'I 1 ~ I 1 CE~E6RATIOH I) I UR lY. 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