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Volume 79, No. 2 Serving the Howard University community since 1924 September 15, 1995 Congress-wonian urges students to speak-out against Ho-ward budget cuts '
By Natalie Y. Moore after the same Congress proposed to slash Howard's their opportunity to pursue an Hilltop Staff Writer yearly federal appropriation, which is more than half ed ucation. She encouraged the of its total budget. students to write letters and make Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Norton (D-D.C.) If these appropriation bills arc passed, Historically phone calls to U.S. representatives is calling for all students to stand up and be heard. Black Colleges and Universities, which are already and sena)ors, implying that bipartisan At a special town hall meeting held Monday at the disproportionately dependent on federal aid, will be sup~rt 1s necessary. Blackburn Center, Holmes-Nonon . plainly laid out crip_pled. ' Students know how to protest,'' what the 104th GOP-led Congress h'as next on their Seventy percent of Howard students receive some Holmes-Norton said. "Students k1:ow agenda. form of financial aid, said Avon Dennis, director of how 10 get people's attention better Republicans have targeted students as their latest Howard's financial aid office. than any other American . .. all I had victims. In what would lie the largest education cut in Holmes-Norton listened as Howard students gave do is bring the word. You would take U.S. history, Con&ress P.roposes to terminate financial personal statements on how drastic the repercussions care of the rest." aid. All feaeral aid- from g,rants to loans 10 work would be if financial aid was eliminated. She said she s11Jdy- will be eliminated [f Congress has its way, wou ld bring their stories 10 the House floor when she What do cuts In effective next year. Aid would be slaslied by S30 billion argues her point. over the next seven years. Students such as junior Nicole Strawder, who has federal support for "No stone has been left unturned," she said. saved money for college and works, still need financial college students While low-income households will most heavily feel aid to pay off current bills and save for graduate school. mean fo r you? the cuts' effects, no income group will be unaffected. But even if the bill is not passed, Republicans have Fifty rercent of all college students receive federal another trick up their sleeves. 1. Federal aid to college stu• financ1a aid, and 75 percent of all student aid comes While loans could be raised 20 percent, the six dents slashed $30 billion over from the federal government. In addition, 88 percent of month grace period in which most students defer the next seven years. these student ai federal obligation to Howard at individual representatives' By Donya Matheny continues." offices. Hilltop Staff Writer "Since 1928 we have ~wygcrt is now focusi ng his demonstrated it has been a good attention on the Senate When Howard University iuvcstmeot," he said, adding that the appropriations subcommittee president H.. Patrick Swygert goes achievements of Howard's which began its mark-up of the biil to Capitol Hill to lobby for the graduates are obvious. He attributes Wednesday. university's federal appropriations, fhe graduates' success to the . He anticipates that Howard will he begins his speeches by school's leadership training. fare better with the Senate than it · discussmg the major stockholders "Not only arc our graduates did wi1!1 the House. He also hopes in the situation- the students. well-schooled in their disciplines, to get tbe best bill possible out of Swygert started lobbying bu t they also have excell ent the Senate and see that it becomes Congressional leaders for Howard leadersh1p abilities,'' Swygert·said. law. last spring before his term began in He encourages students to use Senate appropriations •: August. When th e House of those leadership skills to protect subcommittee chairman Arlen • Representatives Budget Committee their interests. Specter (R-Pa.) met with Swygert • passed a resolution th at would Swygert said students should 1Monday_ _eve ning at the Capito[ • eliminate Howard's federal write letters to their local "I tlimk he has a tremendous funding, Swygert began spending amount of respect for Howard and time on the Hill. its students," Swygert said. He met with House Speaker But there is a b11 of uncertaintl Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.), Senate "It has taken and will involved. The federal government s Maiority Leader Robert l. Dole (R fiscal year begins Oct. 1. If Ks.) and talked with President Bill continue to take a / President Clinton and Congress Clinton. cannot agree by Oct. 1, Swygert He also met wi th the House monumental effort on said the impact on Howard would Appropriations Subcommittee not be clear. Ch;iirman Rep. John Edward Porter the University's part to The Senate is expected to finish to make sure the resolution was not its work on the bill today. The adopted and to argue on the minimize the cuts we're Senate subcommittee will make its university's behalf. recommendation to the full The bill passed by the House going to sustain." committee and the full Senate will provided Howard with $170 vote next week. Swygert said the million, or a 13 percent cut in -Shawn Barney, bill should be resolved over the Thousands of people gathered down at the Ma)l last weekend to take part In the annual Howard's appropriations. The bill next ten days. Black Family Reunion celebration. See Local, A6 also provided that Howard submit HUSA president lo the meantim~ Swygert and plans for achieving financial HUSA president ::,hawn Barne>.' rndepcndence, although it did not agree that savini; the university s say when it should su6m it the plan Congressional representatives, and federal appropnatioos needs the or bow long it should take to encourage their parents to write as entire community's help. achieve that goal. well. He also said that the student "It has taken and will continue to Swygert said the conditions that rally .against financial aid cuts on take a rr.onumental effort on the led to Congress authorizing Capitol Hill earlier this week was University's part to minimize the Howard 's annual appropriations an excellent example of what cuts we're going to, sustain," Barney still ex ist and although the students can do to insure that their said. , . t ·t university is organizing a financial voices are heard. · Barney said that over the independence plan, Swygert said Students from Howard, summer HUSA set up phone banks ·Howard is special in 1f1a1 it is a Georgetown University. the to call Howard students and parents federally chartered institution. University of Maryland at <:;ollegc to insure that they are aware at the "We arc in the process of Park, 1hnit)' College, Catholic appropriations are at stake. Campus A2 organizing a strategic planning University, Geor!?,e Washington lie also said that HUSA will set process," he said. "I am not University, Amencan University, up phone banks again next \yeek, Campus Plus A3 prepared to concede that there is not Marymount College and Mount but this time it will address the a need for Howard. The need for Vernon College met on the Hill proposed cuts in "federal financial Local A6 Howard continues, therefore the Tuesday and after tbe rally, lobbied ~id for all students. National AB International A9 -Student enrollment dr·ops Editorial AlO . 1 ~ -\ ·, Perspectives All Faculty members have a range of in enrollment to tbe increase in BY. Chana Garcia different theories to explain why costs, such as housing fees. Gallery A14 Hilltop Staff Writer enrollment has suffered so much in "A large part is the economic the last year alone. factor,'' Manning said. "Students• Student enrollment at Howard Richetta Joh nson, assistant don't have the money ao~ no\\\ t~at the federal government 1s •cuttmg Sophomore running ~ack Stephen Mosley collected 11 3 yards bas declined from 11,755 students director of admissions1 believes Tempo Bl on 22 carries as the Bison dominated the Hampton Pirates In to 10,911 in the last year according competition bas playea a major back on loans, students are having last week's Greater Urban League Classic, 34-22. See Sports, to Ranimor Manning, senior facto r. "It's not as difficult to get more problems." People B2 B12. analyst of institutional research. into schools Iik e Harvard aod the Although lhe numb.er ofstude nts The administration has been University of Michigan. Now that that Howard fin~nces through , Pulse BS Health & Fitness B9 Speakout B1 3 dealing with i.ssucs from employee these doors are open, students arc Stafford loans and fu ll and partial' '· cutbacks to budget cuts, but it is attracted by their reputation and scholarships has risAA-from ~.~8 " Business B6 Sports B12 Hilltopics B14 student enrollment that will be the the fact that they offer more students to 9,923 in th~ past year, • • key factor in determining whether money." . some believe these e'fforts to be Howard can survive. Manning attributes the decline feeble. •: September, 151j8 THE HILLTOP A2. CAMPUS Students call telephone fees unfair of the student body. I do not know many Because of lhe default ------:H:-:-:u-:-:s=-A-:--:-r.=-o'."':'w':':':n:-iM;'i".:e~e:.t~i~n::g;;:s:--"":'.~~---- .. people in 1he local calling area, so my local rate, the university's 11 By Alaln Joseph bill should only be about $5 per month, not deficit has increased. Hilltop Staff Writer $30," said Antony Estelle, a ~ophomorc • "Bell Atlantic is in Junior Grace Henery opened up her mail maioring in eleclncal engineering. 1 this summer to find out that Howard would 'I think the flat fee is entirely 100 much ~!::~/b~~/iili~t~s~ Tuesday, Sept. 19, 8-10 p.m. at Drew: ~all . because I used to live in the Towers and charge all AT&T ACUS users a flal fee of l~r:li~h~~~si.'f~ilY~~~ $30fer month for local calling. there they only cha_rged $1? for local c~lls," Wednesday, Sept. 20, 6:30-8 p.m. at Meridian Hill " think it is unfair to charge students senior biology ma1or Patrice Scott said. because what we paid l______.:,:,_ _ _:_____ ~"':"."':".:::--;;::::~;::;:;;:~;;;;;;S0: J According to Undergraduate Trustee fo r services did not · George Washington students pay $0.0707 (this much] for local calls. I am thinking of ual what we collected for the services," HUSA will hoSt two town meeti_ngs next call, Georgetown stu_ de_nts ~ay $ I 9 closing my ACUS account," the Omar Karim, Howard Che Roachcr, a soph~morc elementary educa_ti By Erin F. McKinney major not only agrees with Barnett, but he also thm Hilltop Staff Wrtter that the lack of alumni support has limited resour for current students. It's May and after ~ few years_ofworking ha!d h~re ·'Not enoug~ alumni are doin_g )heir share," Ro~c at the Mecca, you receive an official HowarcfUmvers1ty said. "Howard 1s always complal!lmg th_at !hey don t diploma in your area of choice. enough money from alumni. If we did get more 11 Congratulations. You are now a Howard alumnus. woula be able 10 do a lot more." ,_ Time has passed. It's some years later and you've Some students believe alumni fail 10 give back aft moved on to become successful in your chosen field. graduation because they no longer feel connected to But the question now is: What have you done to give university. back to your alma mater? " I think that once students graduate they forg Allen Carswell, director of Advancement where they came fC!)m an~ g~ on about their busi!le Operations, said if you are like almost 95 percent of said Dana Corpcnmg, a JUDIOr psychology maJor. J Howard graduates, you haven't done anythmg and think that when I gra said. things. The stereotype inspired Lillian C. Smith, an associate Walton to create the group. Scholars share importance By Awayna Deneace Anglin minister of the Ashbury United "Parents believed that only bad , Hilltop Staff Writer Methodist Church in northwest people played steel drums. They D.C. and chaplain of the Wesley would not let their children go Whal do Guyana, South Korea Foundation, was introduced 10 the near the instruments or anyone burial ground remains America, Jamaica and Trinidaa1 group while studying to be an wbo played them," Walton said. have in common? The melodious ordamed minister. She liked the But Sunday's concert definitely group Sounds of Steel. group so much that she invited had a positive effect on its By Nikki Credic June 1991 at a construction site in remains were taken by the rcsea The local steel band performed them 10 perform. audience. Keisha Richardson, a Hilltop Staff Writer Lower Manhattan. team of Howard's Biologic at the Andrew Rankin Memorial "It's a different way_ to hear freshman majoring in English, Prior to its arrival, the African Anthrop?logy Laboratory to Chapel on Sunday. Each band God's praises . .. music is not just said Sounds of Steel changed her Burial Ground was the focus of cleaned, mventoned, reconstruct member represents one of the for Satan; whether it be Christian views on ste-el drum music. The public met at Howard political concern and controversy. examined and analyzed. countries mentioned above. Their Rap or Jazz, if it glorifies God it "Steel bands do not appeal to yesterday 10 learn about their T he original excavation of the They discovered evidence ages span fou r decades, ranging docs not bother me," Smith said. me. However, this bane! was African ancestors when they African Burial Ground in 1991 and cultural roots in Africa as well tl froml6 to 53. The concert was sponsored by different. They played attended an educational symposium 1992 was for the construction of a physical hardships under Ne nc "We use the steel pans to bring the Wesley foundation, a campus contemr,orary gospel music and I on the African Burial Ground 34-story office tower by the U.S. York's system of sfavery. < praises," said Gordon Walton, the ministry, and the Chapel office. liked it,' she said. Proje_ct. General Service Admmistration " We basically open up the buri aj group's executive director and a Members of the grour have Howard alumna and former "The purpose of this sy~sium (GSA). for cleaning and reconstruction.\ Howard alumnus. " Pan music is performed in scvera · area professor Anita Moore-Hackney is to give t~e public an u ate on Black activists, political leaders, take measurements to determi used to compliment Christian churches and the Kennedy Center, enjoyed the concert and said it left the fmdings so far by oward and community organizations the age and sex of the individu witnessing." as well as in Philadelptiia, New her feel ing elated. scholars on the pro/· cct," said protested that federal officials were We afso examine the individual T he group performed "Ain't Jersey, New York, Inaianapolis "There should be more Richlyn Goddard, pub ic educator disrespecting African-American determine their nutrition and if 1h That Good News," a Caribbean and Toronto. programs like this. It was a of the project. histc;,ry by pushing the construction had any diseases, and their cause style gospel concert at the chapel Shon-Tiyon Horton, a member movl!lg hour of worship with steel The program included the prOJ eCt forwarcl. They used death,' said research team mem Sunday, mtriguing the audience of the Wesley Foundation, was drums. The musical arrangement showing of tlie documentary film, c!emonstrations at the excavation Shani Wright, a senior at Howa with songs such " Amazin~ pleased that Howard students, was outstanding," she said. "The African Burial Ground: An s it_e, public meetings, petition The African Burial Grou Grace" and "Light of the World>! faculty, and community members After World War I, the island of American Discovery," and walk drives ~nd a variety of po)itical symposium illustrated the ha (a contemporary music piece came out to the concert. Trinidad acq_uired abandoned through tours of the Biological strategies at the c11y, state and work done by African Americans originally l?erformcd by gospel " I am glad that I was able 10 be empty steel 011 drums that were Anthropology Laboratory. Also, federal level to block further scholars updated the public on get the project at Howard. musician Richard Smallwood). a part of the program and offer it left over from the war. People excavation. Part ofth e construction "The African Burial Grou " (The concert] shows the to the community," said Horton a research plans and DNA analysis. 1 discovered !hat they had unique 1>roject was halted by the U.S. Project places more than the genius of our people- the fact sophomore majoring m mus ical qualities and s tarted Goddard explained that this Congress and reserved for that they can take s(eel drums and international business. using them as instruments. symposium was only a small facet memorialization. bones in the hands of the' make music that can move you For many years, steel drums Sound ofStee l bas released an of the many r>rograms aimed at _Howard's research team, led by descendants. We are charged wi spiritually and intellectually," were only associated with independent CD titled, "Ain't educating people about the African Michael L. Blakey, associate restoring their lives 10 memory, a Chapel Dean Bernard Richardson negative people and negative That Good News.'' Burial Ground Project. professo_r of anthropology, stepped keeping that memory alive," Blak The 18th century burial ground rn to improve the scie ntific said in the Orator. remains, which arrived at Howard development of the prajcct. lie was not available i on Nov. 5, 1993, was discovered in Approximately 400 skeletal comment at Hilltop press time. i~ se Howard Hotel's closing upsets employees, leaders 01 p' the university has owned the hotel, the In a Washington Post interview, Jarvis By Crystal D. Davis more m(?ney .i~ the hotel, I'm very sad towards supporting the hotel could be spe Hilltop Staff Writer costs to operate it exceeded the revenues it called the Board's decision "shortsighted." about this- 11 s hkc a big family here ?. produced, and the University had to fu nd "They ( the Boardbhave deprived the Hopefully, some!hing will turn around." · on scholarship aid or instruction y the difference.'' hotel inc!ustry in the istrict of its single equipm~nt or liorary resources.'' Citing reasons of limited resources and Bernard Jarvis said that the university Exact figures regarding the hotel's minority voice," Jarvis said in the interview. shares the regret of closing the hotel with Desp1\e rumors that the hotel will Yd increasing financial losses, the Howard i~come were unavailable at Hilltop press " And tbey have done so without first changed mto a dormitory, the Building a University Hotel, which is the only Black the community, but adds tliat it really had time. · coming to the city to see if there were any no other choice. Grounds Committee of the Board t owned hotel in the Washington, D.C. area, Hotel General Manager Eddie Ison said Trustees has not yet decided what w alternatives, or anything that we could do "Since 1981 the university has invested 0 will close October 30 despite opposition 68 hotel employees will lose their jobs to help prevent this closmg." happen to the hotel and will not annou el from local Black leaders. because of the closing. 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Investment Banking through Sunday afternoon Wesley Club fellowships Mmmgemenl Services (Inter nal Consulting) 3-4:30PM in the Basement Lounge of Andrew Rankin Snl es, Trading, und Research Memorial Chapel. Interact with others on the Christian journey. Please pl • ents protest 1nanc1a• • a1 cuts broad-based and represent more North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is By Arthur 0. Mantle than budgetary problems, but confident that initiatives such as Hil,ltop Staff Writer change ,n attitude towards protests, letter-writing campaigns education." O'Brien, a junior at and other efforts to generally ·:JC.· "Save student aid," chanted an Georgetown University, and other provide a voice for students have a ,, j t" adamant group of students from founding members of SAEA meaningful effect on the area colleges and universities, as demand that Congress deliver a congressional process and, they, along with representatives budget that contains no cuts for ultimately, the decision. from across the nation, rallied at the student aid. Erin O'Brien, a senior at the capitol last Tuesday. The Ali Carter, co-founder of the University of California at Santa demonstration was held to protest Georgetown-based organization, Barbara, is worried about cuts in the proposed cuts in federal student believes that "a college education is guaranteed student loans because, aid programs during the Senate the best investment in America's without these, she could not afford committee meeting to vote on the future." to attend school. She believes that, issue. "America can't afford -not to although other types of fmancial aid Some of the proposed cuts will support student aid," Carter said. will not affect her directly, she "will eliminate 280,000 Pell Grant The 1996 Budget Resolution fight for any issue that affect recipients, State Student Incentive calls for making $10.4 billion in students." Grant Program, and Stafford Loans cuts to the student loan program In a written press statement, the for graduate and _professional over the next seven years. Student "Father of the Pell Grant," Sen. students. In addition to those protesters object to these cuts, Claiborne Pell (D-RI), said that he proposed reductions, some fearing that they will force many opposes any anil all cuts in student members of Congress seek to students out of school. "Students aid, be it grants, loans, work-study, eliminate the six-month grace are already working and borrowing in-school interest subsidy, period for repayment of loans and more than ever. These cuts would especially loans or other valuable specialized scholarships. be devastating," Carter said. programs, simply to pay for a tax According to Meg O'Brien, Kirti Shastir, executive director cut. Pell strongly favors cutting the coordinator of the Student Alliance of the United States Student deficit, but not at the expense of for Education Access (SAEA), a Association, the oldest grassroots needy students. nonpartisan coalition of local student organization in the country, Student lobbyist Dan Leistikow, students and student government believes that it is imperative that who led hundreds of students from associations, these proposed cuts students gain support for such the rally to meet with members of will change the face of higher causes on Capitol llill in order to Congress, believes that Congress education for financially affect changes in policies and should be more sympathetic to disadvantaged students and may congressional attitudes towards students. "If this Congress really result in the reduction of the general students. She feels that "it was understood how important student HUSA President, Shawn Barney was one of many student leaders that spoke at the rally. · student population across the important for students to come aid is in building up America, there nation. together on that particular day to is no way they would be trying to O'Brien believes that what is show that we are concerned." make these cuts," he said. most threatening about these Through her efforts with USSA, initiatives is that the "cuts are Shastir, a senior at the University of ' Black Family Reunion attracts ~housands organizations, and families of all Because of corporate compositions to work together to sponsorship, all services offered address issues affecting African were free to the general public. American families in a fun-filled Aldrenna Williams, Director of environment. Health Education at D.C. Chartered "This year's event will act as a Health Plan and Health Pavilion call to action in the nation's capital. Coordinator, said the event was It will bring together hundreds of beneficial because it allowed hours of programming with individuals to receive numerous celebrities, policy-makers, health screenings in one place, free of care experts, educators, and charge. performers," she said. "The celebration focuses on The celebration began on emphasizing health education but Thursday with a town hall meeting in a positive atmosphere," she said. at the National Press Club, According to Williams, D.C. featurin!Lspeeches by Rep. Donald Chartered Health Plan has been a Payne llJ-NJ), chairman of the participant in the Black Family Congressionaf Black Caucus, Del. Reunion for eight years and Eleanor Holmes- Norton (D-D.C.), probably will continue to be a part and Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D of the event. Vendors showcase African art. Ga.). Erma Jones, of Alexandria, Va., Saturday's festivities began with said that, although she hadn't In an effort to combat negative an Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast planned to attend the event, she projections of the Black family, and Ceremony to officially open the was impressed with the activities. By Sadarie Chambliss NCNW president Dorothy Height thematic pavilions sponsored by "The reunion has a lot of interesting Hilltop Staff Writer conceived the idea in 1986 for "a corporations such as Ford Motor things to offer and, although my son positive culturally based event Company, Radio One, NBC/WRC motivated me to attend this year, I An estimated half million people which would focus on the historic TV, BET and fJ&T. know I will participate in next attended the 10th anniversary of strengths of the African-American The event featured performances year's activitieS," Jones said. People gather in masses to support the Black Family Reunion. the National Council of Negro family." on Saturday and Sunday by national Washingtonian Lisa Few said Women's Black Family Reunion "The Black Family Reunion recording artists Brownstone, Faith, she has attended the celebration for encompassing 53 separate events country. One cannot go away from Celebration on the mall last week. Celebration speaks to the Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Tony the _past two years because of the without a single police incident. visiting a Black Family Reunion A three-day weekend event, the aspirations, needs, and concerns of Terry and local artists, with guest positive atmosphere. "It is nice to "The celebration has thrived event without a sense of celebration attracts more than two African Americans from all walks appearances by 1995 Black Family see our community putting forth a because we have created a forum appreciation for the wealth of million visitors total in seven major of life," Height said. Reunion chairs actor Malcolm positive agenda," Few said. that has made a difference not only resources; the diversity in culture cities and has been acclaimed as the The celebration serves as a Jamal Warner and actresses Erika According to NCNW statistics, in the lives of those who have and the vast number of people who nation's largest Black family rallying point for gove·rnment Alexander, Kim Coles and Kim 1 more than 10 million people have participated, but also in the host have chosen to be a part of the movement. agencies, community-based Fields. attended the weekend activities cities and communities across the solution," Height said. Friends for Friends, local group CAPITOL CORNER What's going on in the Nation's capitol devoted to AIDS education and Latin Craft Market Day El Centro de Arte, Inc. will celebrate Latin Craft Market Day II on Sunday, September 17 from prevention 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Hall of the Americas. For more information, call (202) 483-7755. Although the gro11p promotes safe sex, they do not Congressional Black Caucus Foundation By Kim Burruss hand out condoms to children. "We want to reach 25th Annual Legislative Conference Hilltop Staff Writer parents and have parents reach out to their children," Wednesday, September 20 through Sunday, September 24 said group volunteer Lynette Pryor in an article in the In addition to issue forums, workshops and a town Prince George's Sentinel Extra. Lisa Gray's voice is soft and begins to crack as she hall meeting, the conference will include a cultural The next condom distribution will take place today exhibition, trade-fair, jazz concert and the CBC recalls images of a high school friend. The memory is at the Shaw-Howard Metro Station between the hours Spouses 19th annual evening fashion show. For more so painful she cannot even mention his name. He was of 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. information, call (202) 675-6730. unable to move and in pain, but she recalls that his only To encour~ge more volunteers to take part in the • request was to take a car ride. "He just wanted to be group, a membership drive was launched for the Coalition of 100 Black Women outside- see nature," Lisa said. remainder of the year. Gianni Fashion Show Receftion He was 30 years old. African-American. And he For a minimum of $10, members will receive an Thursday, September 2 died from AIDS. Friends for Friends, of which Lisa 6 p.m. at Metro Center Hechts , AIDS Awareness ribbon, a Friends for Friends T-shirt, The Coalition of 100 Black Women Gray is president, is a local organization dedicated to Friends for Friends newsletters, and discounts on promoting AJDS awareness in the African-American will be greeting prospective new members. Friends for Friends merchandise. Call (202) 862-3903 for more information. community. The non-profit group originated as a group Marsha Lyons, a member of the organization, of friends who hosted parties and would donate recognizes the importance of the program and a strong Bethune Museum and Archives, Inc. portions of the proceeds to organizations that supported membership. "On Becoming A Woman" AJDS victims. After realizing how AIDS much affected "If you have access to facts and statistics and can Saturday, September 23 at 2 p.m. the African-American community, the group wanted pass them along to others, you feel like you are part of The documentary depicts candid conversations to do more. the solution, not the problem," she said. between mothers and daughters. The group's mission is to educate African For more information, contact Katrina Green at For more information on the organization, call Americans on AIDS prevention, to encourage HIV (202) 332-1233. (301) 731-5023 or write: Friends for Friends, Inc., P.O. testing and people with HIV to seek early medical care Box 77075, Washington, D.C., 20013. To volunteer, and affordable facilities. leave a message for Sebrina Artis. According to Gray, legal and financial advice is an important aspect of the group's mission, since children often are involved and people living with AIDS need to have their finances in order. Chart Information . The . ultimate goal of the organization is to implement a grant program that will assist AJDS National AIDS Hotline: victims with financial support to help pay living 1-800-342-AIDS expenses, such as rent and utility bills. Some of the group's other activities include Friends Out On The Streets, a condom distribution program. D.C. AIDS Information Lines: "The FOOTS _program will not only help educate our community, 11 can actually help save someone's (202) 332-AIDS life," Gray said. _FOOTS volunteers distribute condom packets every For free and anonymous testing: Friday at local Metro subway stations. The packets include an AIDS awareness ribbon, a latex condom, (202) 332-EXAM telephone numbers for the D. C. AJDS testing and information line, and information about Friends for Friends. • • • I September 15, 1995 THE HILLTOP A7 ! -~======~ Rre you · interested in being among Hmerica•s mOst disting.uished college stu·dents? l·f so, apply for. • Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and , · Universities. . ' (Must be at least a Junior to apply) Rpplications ;are auailable· in the ~ean's office of your school or college or in the Office of Student Rctiuities, Blackburn Center Rm 117. Rpplication Deadline: October 2, 1995 For more Info, Contact Ms. Ka tr.ice Tu rner at 886- 7883 \. >n :OI ATTENTION ,io 0 ' 0 1111 wi lb ALL ORGANIZATIONS Student Goveniment Financial Officers REGISTRATION A free workshop has been planned to show you how to complete various University forms that are required to have successful FOR THE programs. Individual attention will a lso be gjven to the monthly budget printouts for your organization. While this doesn't sound very interesting, it is necessary. Organization Presidents are welcomed 1995 ORGANIZATION FAIR too. HAS BEGUN REGISTRATION FORMS MAY BE PICKED UP September 19, 1995 3:00 PM IN THE OFFICE OF STUDENT Blackbuni Center Room 148-1,.50 ACTIVITIES For more information, call 806-7000. DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION · Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities, in conjunction with the ' . SEPTEMBER 21, 1995 AT 5:00PM Comptroller's Office. -- -- MUST HAVE CURRENT 95-96 CENSUS FORM ON FILE ,. AS THE HILLTOP September 15, 1995 Packwood resigns from. Senate ''Yi·thout Jnalice' the Ethics Committee concluded Still, many national women "It is my duly lo resign. II is lhc By Jonathan L Wharton was "withholding, altering and organizations and the Ethics honorable thing to do for this Hilltop Staff Writer destroying relevant evidence." Committee felt that Packwood country, for the Senate ... And I Packwood denied the charge abused his congressional power. leave this in stitution, not with Senator Bob Packwood (R-Or.), and said that "every original word "Packwood engaged in a pat.tern malice, but whh love," he said. a four- term lawmaker, decided to in the diaries was turned over to the of abuse of his position and Packwood will leave with a resign from the United States Committee voluntarily." authority as a United S1atcs senator yearly pension of almost $90,000. Congress last week afler the Senate In response to the diaries being by repeatedly committing sexual He is currently living in a b~semenl Ethics Committee voted 6-0 to chan~ed, Packwood "had fear of a misconduct," concluded the apartment after his ex-wife was expel him because of 18 reported leak' to the press and the public. Committee. awarded their Bethesda home. Part sexual harassment charges. He is The diaries and commitlee After the Committee's decision of his pension will go to pay bis the second senator since the Civil reports, which added up to 10,145 Packwood said, "The Senate Ethics alimony. War to resign from Congress. pages, contained testimonies of the Commitlee has acted in an Packwood is uncertain whether By any standards, at any work accusers. outraP.eous and unfair manner ... he will plan to write a book or be place in the United States of In one testimony, a former intern I can t recall when any American a lobby1sl. America, he would have been requested a recommendation from citizen has been put through a "l really have not given [my fired- and I voted to fire Senator. \he senator. Packwood immediately process of never having a chance to future] much thought,'' Packwood Packwood from the United States went to the intern's residence, face bis accusers." said. Senate," said Sen. Barbara handed the letter to her and The day after the c6mmittec's He is leaving during a critical Mikulski (D-Md), the only member re'luested a kiss. decision of expulsion, Packwood vote over the 1996 budget, which on the committee who was a ''Every parent in America met with his staff and Majority his Senate Finance Committee has woman. should be concerned that Senator Leader Bob Dole (R-Ka.) and direct jurisdiction over. As evidence, the committee Packwood may be kissing their decided to finally step-down. "My biggest regret is that I will used Packwood's personal diaries children," Sen. Barbara Boxer (D In a dramatic speech on the be gone when we are going to make and testimonies from several Calif.) said. Senate floor, Packwood reviewed the first major effort to balance the women. Packwood responded that he is bis accomplis6men1s as a senator, budget and I would have been a But Packwood destroyed many "accused ofonly kissing woman but never eluded to the harassment parl of that," Pack-wood said. Senator Bob Packwood of the entries in the diaries which . not barming·or robbing them ." allegations . . Affirmative action debate Dole favors legislation making divides Black community English official language By Sharon C. Grevious By Joy Sutton Hilltop Staff Writer Hilltop Staff Wr~er The debate over affirmative Earlier this month during a speech at the American action has always been believed to r• 1 Legion National Convention in Indianapolis, be between Whites and Blacks. Republican presidential candidate Robert J. Dole (R However, this topic has torn the Ka.) expressed his desire to make English the official Black community in two. • langua_ge of the United States. According to some, without nw11h all the divisive forces tearing at our country, affirmative action Blacks would we need_ the glue of language to help hold us together,'l not have made as much Dole said. socioeconomic progress as they . Sen. Dole favors several bills currently pending that have. ~ill req~est all government bu_siness to be administered But others, like George Wilson, m English as well as all J>Ubbc documents, excluding a sophomore majoring in chemical bills on health, safety ana some judicial proceedings. cngmeering, said that the effects of The most controversial of all bills are the ones which affirmative action have only driven prohibit bilingual ballots and bilingual education. Blacks toward more dependency Annette Uunzo, associate Spanish professor at on the government. Howard, feels strongly about Congressman Dole's "It seems like a set-up claiming comments. to provide advantages for Blacks, "'The restriction on language in the legal documents but in actuality, we really have no has implications that cut at the very survival of a people benefits," Wilson said. · and a culture," Dunzo said. However, he admits affirmative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas who opposes Critics of Seo. Dole's proposed bill said it does not action has opened doors for affirmative action. ' reflect lhe ever- growing Hispanic and immigrant Afr!c.an Americans to begin cause problems al first. But, it see a promising future. population. According lo the official 1994 U.S. census uhhztng free enterprise; more would lead to Blacks becoming "Affirmative action is very 2o million Hispanics are in this country and the Blacks own businesses and Black number is rising. employment has increased. more independent. necessary. It ·s somc1hing Blacks "Eventually it would gel to a have fought and died for;" Dreux- Despite these sta1isli_cs, Congressman Dole Alvin Thornton, an associate emph~s1zed that English 1s the language in which professor of political science at point where people woulo say we Hillburn sa id. She also believes have to start working with that White employers will begin to Anicncans still speak to each other across the frontiers Howard said that people should of culture and race. not define the perimeters of ourselves in order to help use excuses attempting to justify ourselves. It wou ld be like an the fact that all their employees are "It is _the language of t~e constitution. Insisting tha1 "With all the divisive forces tearing at our affirmative action and conclude awakening," he said. While. all _our Ct!lZens a1e i;Iuent 1n English is a welcoming act country, we need the glue of language to help tbal it only involves Black people. hold us together." "This pr\)gram was designed to The most recent stir over Thornton wishes that those in ~f mclu_s1on and ms1st on 1t we must," he said. "Fluency affirmative action was lh e positions like Thomas' wou ld m English should be a central educational goal of every puzo said Dole's statement i_s illogical. target m1nority groups such as state m our nation." _Tht:rc needs to be a h1stoncal correction that is African Americans, White women demonstration staged by Reverend never forget that they too climbed Al Sharpton, of ~ew York and a up the socioeconomic ladder on Ginny Torzano, a White House spokesman demed m \hat statcme_nt _on_ 'elitist g~ill.'_ The history and Hispa_n.ics, giving these groups disagrees with Dole's proposal. ' of the Umted States 1s mt1mately tied mto Spanish opportunities previously out of group of Black prolestors outside tlie back of affirmative action. their reach," he said. "But m realit}I ofSupreme Court Jus lice Clarence Dorothy I. Heigh1, president and 71 is not reali_stic because so many young students history," Duzo said. ''.For example, in the 19th century, the only beneficiaries of Thomas' home lo refute his anti- CEO of the National Counci l of do~ t speak English, and m order to communicate with Spamsh was the official language in California and part affirmative action have been White affirmative action views Tuesday Negro W901cn, Inc., agreed and their teachers and reach full competency in their of the West use to be Spanish territory. Therefore, other women." September 12. Thomas, the only strongly believes affirmative action courses, they have to be taught in Spanish lang!,lagcs havt: been a,:id continue to be a part of the Still Wilson _is adamant against African American in the Supreme shoufd be upheld to benefi1 a.II. as well as ot~er languages " Thrzano said. fabn!= of what 1s Arnenca," Duzo said. llffirmahve action because of his Court, opposes affirmative action "People gave thei r lives so that Dole _a_lso said that t~e U.S. must stop the practice . DJwan Scott a sophomore majoring in pre-med, expe~ience of being the only Black because fie believes there is no we cou)d overcome the social, of 11?ult1l_mgual education as a means of instilling sa1~ ~erica should a~cept people from all n.ations. workmg at a restaurant. l~nger justification for it at this eco.nom,c and political disparities ethmc P!lde or ~s.a therapy for low self-esteem. Also, I thmk that America ~h~\)la be a ~ountry that "I felt like they only hired me ttme. which _deeply divided America," Dole said, mulh!1!1gual _education should not be used welcomes all races and ethmcll1es. Amenca is not just because there were no other Blacks Camille Dreux-Hillburn a she said. ''Today, as we hail the to S\)\)the the elll1St gutlt over a culture built on 1he made up of E,:iglis~-spcaking people. Americans working there," he said. s~homore majoring in math ~nd progress made, and continue the tradn1ons of the West. should span their horizons," she said. However, Wilson said that if e ucation, sai~ the dismantling of work of i~proving the overall taken away, the abrupt absence of affirmauve action would ultimately quality of hfe, now 1s not the time affirmative action would probably cause a r-ipple effect in lhe Black for the Uni1ed States to turn back commun ity, making it difficult to the clock." Engineering grads best paid C: 0 i By Janelle Lynette Thompson .. Staff Writer ! ..,.. (CArp:>JiiiJr@JL Hilltop ~ La_Crecia. Wil\iams, a sophomore majoring in Poteatlal Salaries for Eagl■een ~ elcctn_cal engmeermg, chose th.is field because she likes .D"' IBlIT@l Ifill1Il(G}I[(~~ 0 to design, but.also because of the salary she will make -<;'~ 0 upon graduation. P. t. .. .c ...... ,, Q. According to Money Magazine an engineer's salary Congress May Finish By November starts al $32;000. ' • Johnson said. _As technology changes, so does the demand for jobs. House Speaker Newt Gin_grich (R-Ga.) is planning Bul loh!JSOn'!i office has seen. a 70_percent staff With ~o ma!ly c;:ollege graduates not being able to find to have Congress end its first session of tlie 104tli turn over since her first 27 months in Congress. a JOb m their field, those majoring in engineering do Johnson settled half of the case with fier office remarkably well. Congress as soon as November, rather than December. bu~get money and the other half with House funds . Alt.hough there are numerous bills to pass, which arc laxp1!Yers' money. The numb.er of jobs in tl:e engineering field .is Gmgnch and the Republican leadership wan1 to proi~cte~ to nse by 112 percent over the next decade fin1sn before lhe Thanksgiving recess and return Johnson's office has "no comment" about the making It the fastest-growmg occupation requiring settlement money coming from the government's college degree. a ba~~ to.work as tale as January. purse. I think 1t would be good for the country ifwe get Qary _i.;. Ha~ris, a professor in the School of out of here by Thanksgiving. Then we could come Engmeermg, said engineers make so much money ~ack fresh m late ~anuary anoget some of these things Reynolds Not Officially Leaving- Yet be~ause. their skills are in demand. like lobby and gift reform and campaign finances 'El!gmeers are paid well because they come out with reform d_one " Gingrich said. Although Rep. Mel Reynolds (D-IL) said he would the skins to make things and they deliver the product re~1gn from Congress by October 1 because ofsexual to the marketplace," he said. 4 Bul \f. Congress is not able to finish by misconduct. charges, he has not J>laced an official !~~5~~8.d $ 5,000. A student with a doctorate starts Thanksg1vmg, th_en they may have legislative sessions letter ~f res1gna\1on to 1he Clerk of the House. For many Jobs, an undergradu~te degree is enough. througli the Christmas recess. Bul for e_ng1neers1 some compames will not consiaer ~oha[! Reid, a sophomore majoring in electrical . "If we'r~ here until Cbristm'as, we'll get more It 1s a re_qu 1rement that when a member of prospective employees unless they bold a masters enFameebnng, chose engi!JCCring, not oecause of the Congress resign, he or she must prepare a letter to the de~ree. sa ut be<_:ause_he enJoys math and science. thmgs done Just because we'll be here," Gingrich said. Spealcer of the House, House Sergeant at Arms and ~~- Still, Democrats are not in favor of the idea. Many lhe Clerk of the House. 'We will not speak to students unless they have a llh engmeenng, I can be creative and use what members do no_t want to ~ee the Republicans rushing 3.0 G.P.A,. out ?fa 4.0 scale. We also look for students I kn ow and fove," he said. thr?ul(h urgent 1s~ues facmg Congress and the nation. Reynqlds tal~ed on CNN's. "Larry King Live" and wllh e~im_cering experience and at least a masters ~ompan1es arc trying herd to recruit Black lo ryimOfllY Whip David Bon1or (D-Mich.) about the ,'1'1ie [Republicans] schedule aoesn't reflect what res1gna11on. degre~, Sl!1d Jim Thompson employment manager a1 engme_crs by atten?ing campus career fairs we ve bearo back home," Rep. Bob Wise (D-Wa ) Fermi Nat!onal ~ccel~rator Laboratory. professional career faus and by going to the Urba~ commented. · ."I talked to.him and eriC?uraged him to resign. He Lemue. said he was thmkmg about ll, about a date in October But while engmeenng 1s a booming discipline the Yet _Gingrich reassured Am'erica ' that the but he was not dennitive" Bonior said. ' nu~ber of ):!lack men and women is very low. ' eid_ said companies can enhance their recruitin Republicans ar~ back from the August recess ready . App~ox1ma1ely 60,000 students nationally receive by ,~oldtng "'!0 rkshops and sponsoring students. g to start. But to hold a special election in Illinois to replace theu undergraduate engineering degrees each year Companies should watch students throughout their "We really are back," Gingrich said. Reynolds, Gov. Jim Edgars (R) must receive a an? about 2;000 of those students are Black " Harris ~o 11ege y_cars and help them to grow," Reid said resi,gnahon letter from Reynolds as wel l. said. ' Companies shquld also let students know what ~ Another Black Member In 11-ouble · '~e are prepared to go forward with a special company 1s looking for." electJon as soon as we get w~rd from the Speaker of <:;ontra_ry to most schools and companies, Howard 's engmeermg school _has a growing population of Fo_r c~nturies, Blacks have made significant Rep. _Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Tx.), a the House that fReynolds) 1s officially resigning" E September 15, 1995 THE HILLTOP • A9 INTERNATIONAL Haiti's marketplace women find hope despite hardship in hoine country time, their business does not go over $10 and there are By Muthonl Wambu days when they make nothing," Vcrrela said. "They are Hilltop Staff Writer the very, very poor and mo~t of them cannot read or write. Many of them sleep m the streets." 11 is 4:00 a.m. and Port-Au-Prince, Haiti is still Yvc-Rose, an old woman who fits into the petite shrouded in the early morning darkness. Emerging merchani category, sits sifting a large basket of peanuts from that darkness, however, comes the shadowy figure in her lap and talking to a small gathering of younger of a woman with two large bundles on her head trailed women. She has no records of her birth, therefore, she by a little girl who is balancing a large bucket of water does not know her age, which makes it difficult to on her small head. obtain much needed documents, such as visas. They are not alone. One by one, or in groups, the In Haiti, not knowing one's age is not unusual, women of Haiti's marketplaces begin their long, especially for those born in rural areas or homes too laborious days journeying miles to sit under the poor 10 afford hospital care. relentless Caribbean sun hoping to make a few dollars. "Only God knows bow old I am," Yve-Rose said. The bustling marketplace in Bel Air, a section of She sells peanuts from the morning and often late Port-Au-Prince, is lined with some men but mostly into the night by candlelight. She is very poor and at women, many from the countrysides and the night she sleeps on one of the tables in the marketplace mountains, selling everything from fresh fruits and or at a friend's house. There are days when she does vegetables to handwoven baskets. They are strong not sell anything and loses money. women who have carried their goods on their heads and "I can sit here all day and make nothing ... It is a backs, or crowded them into one of the overflowing very hard life," she said. buses. One woman in the marketplace caught th~ bus from Dominique Verrela, coordinator of the Women's Kanfkoof, an area of the countryside, at 5:00 a.m. Project for the International Liaison Office for Identified only as Damien, she told me that she left her · President Aristide, says there are three categories of children at home. The marketplace women sell their goods daily in Port-Au-Prince to survive. women in the marketplace. "I give them a little money in the mornings and I The first is the Madame Fara. These women travel leave them in the care of God," she said. During the 1991 coup d'etat, where Haitian still face sexual harassment, especially for the petite between Haiti, the Caribbean and Miami to sell their Like any parent, Damien wants her children to have President Jean-Bertrand Aristide was ousted, merchants, who live in the streets and who have a goods. · a better life, but when they are old enough, her marketplace women were at the forefront of the constant fear of rape. "Their situation is not very poor and they usually daughters wi ll probably start working in the movement to return him to power. When the military Another prnblem is the working conditions. do business that grosses $2,000 or more,'' Verrela said. marketplace. wanted to kill people, they did not seek the upper class. Thmperaturcs can reach 110 degrees. The water is not The next category is the Revendeus, who buy Many of these marketplace women work seven Instead, they killed, raped and tortured the marketplace purified and it is shared with the animals. Despite these merchandise from the Madame Fara and peasant days a week, cook, clean and raise the children, with women because their voices were resilient and they seemingly in bearable conditions, pitying their struggle merchants to sell in the country. Most of the Revendous or without husbands. Yet, they are involved in every were easy targets. insults their strength of spirit and ignores their steps borrow from the rich but they are always in debt aspect of Haitian life. They have roles in all sectors, Now, the military regime is disbanded and Aristide toward progress. because they do not make much profit. including politics. has returned, but the problems of marketplace women At dusk, the erect figure of a woman with a bundle "They will maybe buy something for $150 and "When you arc talking about the movement of are far from over. There is still a state tax for merchants on her head and a little girl with an empty bucket in make only $100,'' Verrela said. "'The interest isso much small commerce, they arc there. When you talk about for staying on the streets. They have to pay everyday, her hand slowly climb the bill. As they walk, they sing and they make so little." the church, they arc there. If you talk about the women's regardless of what they sell. a song that celebrates the beauty of Haiti. The last group is the petite merchant. "Most of the movement, they are there,'' Verrela said. Aside from their economic problems, the women Environmental groups oppose France's nuclear testing Andrews, national bureau chief for Greenpeace, questioned. "Those tests are not conducted thousands of feet below the ground. The real figure is more around seven hundred feet. And, although the atoll, where France is conducting the tests is not populated, there are numerous islands around the area that are." Condemning the blast, Andrews International Pal coordinator, Tracie Lewis (left), values the time she spends with fellow said Greenpeace plans to increase members. its efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of nuclear testing and is urging France to cancel the rest International Pals make life of the scheduled tests. "There is absolutely no reason easier for first time foreign for France to continue their tests," I Andrews said. According to the Greenpeace bureau chief, France has the students Several populated Islands surround France's nuclear test site, technology and monetary funds if they have questions about organization like the lnternationa the Mururoa Atoll. necessary to create a simulated By Ndlmyake Mwakalyelye registration, classes, housing or if Pals on campus was important t system without resorting to actual Hilltop Staff Writer they just want to f talk. her because the group helped he conducting real tests in the future. nnclear testing. make the adjustment from Jamaic By Patricia Hardin "These programs are Once students arrive at Howard, Steven Doll)\ research director at The prospect of traveling to the U.S. Hilltop Staff Writer indispensable so that we can be in the International Pals show them the Nuclear Control Institute in thousands of miles from home to around Washington, D.C. The The International Pals wa a position to guarantee the viability Washington, D.C. also said France attend a university . can be. a established and is sponsored by th Less than two months after and the certainty of our nuclear organization also gives each student has the ability to create a nuclear frightening experience for many a schedule of campus activities, International Students Service China broke a three-year arms long term," a statement issued weapon's simulation system morator ium on nuclear testing, students. including the dates of placement office to make the transition int by the French Defense Ministry without conducting the tests if they But thanks to the International Howard's culture easier. Burket France followed suit, setting off a said. cxabts and details about the obtain the information from the Pals, an organization for different campus organizations. believes the .office's decision t nuclear blast equaling nearly French government officials U.S. 20,000 tons of TNT. international freshmen and transfer Members from the organization create the organization has create also contend that last week's blast Dolly also added that by many advantages for Howard' The blast, which is the first of students, much "f a foreign also help students open bank was detonated thousands of miles breaking the moratorium, France student's distress at being in a new international population. eight scheduled tests before May underground in a remote location accounts. This service for some sent a message to other countries environment is diminished. "What foreign students is one of the most "You get to meet people fro 31, 1996, exploded last week and as a result, poses no real threat. that they also can build a nuclear beneath Mururoa Atoll, a South we do is help new incoming important functions the Pals can different parts of the world and yo However, the explosion has program. can form long-lasting friendship Pacific island approximately 3,200 international students settle ~own offer, because many international inflamed many international and "Thlks have to continue," be said. as quickly and as painlessly as from [being a member)," she said miles southeast of Hawaii. environmental organizations students do not have the necessary "The U.S. needs to continue possible," Tracie Lewi~, While explaining her decision t French President Jacques Chirac opposed to nuclear testing and has U.S. identification, such as a social diplomatic negotiations and make it International Pals coordinator, said. said the tests are serving as models started a wave of protests. security card, to conduct business become the coordinator in 1993 for a computer-simulated testing a higher priority because these tests Once students have been transactions. Burkett added that, "there is a lot o "If those blasts are so safe, why accepted to the University and have system the country is trying to doesn't France set them off in Paris, are working against efforts to "[The International Pals) really personal satisfaction from bein develop to deter the need for further nuclear disarmament." been cleared for registration with helped me in terms of showing me able to help someone else. I als instead of the South Pacific?" Tim International Student Services, the around and helping me get the wanted to give new students ( International Pals send them necessary things done," Alison ' chance to get the same kind o Glance Around the World orientation packages. Burkett, former coordinator of the In ihe packages, are the names organization, said. assistance I got. [Being a member and phone numbers of each Accordlng to Burkett, who is is my way of giving back to th London, England-Salman Rushdie, the Iranian a.uthor sentence~ to death for his ~ntroversial book,,''The student's pal so they can call them from Jamaica, having an international community." Satanic Verses" is hopeful that he will s~n ~ able to hvc ma fr~e society, the London Times reported. Making his first announced public appearance m stx years at a debate m Central London, where authors such as F~y Weldon and Martin Amis examined the effects of persecution by political and religious tyrannies, Rushdie said be is "undaunted by Iran's death order against him and foresees a time when he will be able to live normally." If you ,are i_ntere.sted in Cape Town, South Africa-Demand by oversees investors in b~th residential and :0mmercial property in South Africa has increased dramatically since the end of apartheid last year, according to a report m the Singapore Times. . , . Peter Golding, managing director of Pam Gold!ng Properties, one of the world s. leading pr~perty writing for· th.e companies, said the volume and value of propertr switched almost on the day of the elc:cllons. Aecordmg to company managers, these increases could be attributed to the clcmand for the construction of consulates and embassies. Int.ernational. Page, .- '. Kingston, Jamaica- Followin~ a dse in foreign investment and a strong stabilized e~nomy, Jamaica will host a two-day investment seminar m New York City,_New York at the Wal~orf ~tor~a Hotel Sept_~1. ., . t The conference will focus oq o.ew project development and mfrastructure and tourism fmancmg opportumttcs contact Patr1.c1.a a= in Jamaica. . Participants will include the Pri~e Mi_nist~r of Jamaica, Ri$ht Honorable ~.J. P~ttcrson and key ~abmet members. With predicted increase m foreign investment, Jamaica plans to position itself as the ban.king and 806-6866,., production capital of the Caribbean. A10 September 15, 1995 THE HILLTOP tCWt WANT i THE HILLTOP l.iOUL · Since 1924 ' tv\OtJ~EYS, j: MEAN AT&T's outrageous ~iUbftJTS, fee.insul ,ts students ,, J -to -:PAV with the students. •:50 Last year when students were told that local AT&T should be very willing to appease Black telephone calls would be 23 cents, most were ouiraged. Howard Universit)' students. It was.not Jong ago that But who ·would have thought tharthe ne.xt_year_would AT&T degradecl Blacks everywhere Ill an A MoN"'f'°' F"o't be worse. Before most students hvrng m the advertisement that deJ)iCted a representative from dormitories arrived last month, they received a letter Africa as a monkey, while all other countries were ....,,,,,,. ~~=-~-.,_--: A .::£~'I \CE in the mail which claimed that a oew phone system was represented by a human. With the worldwide protest installed as "an effort to provide you with convenience that eruJ)tcd after the publication of this ad, it's a I . S"OU and value." But as you read on, you realized that wonder that Howard continues to do business with a u -\-nE.'t" Id "value" was an insult to your intelligence. company labeled. "racist." The ad was blatantly Along with a $20 installation fee, students are being insensitive, and AT&T finally apologized and pull eel forced to pay $30 per month for local calls, even ifthey the ad from its employee magazine. Now ffoward '"R.e'.0£\VE don't maxe any. Man_y students in the dorms know very students have again been disrespected by AT&T with few, ifany, people off campus locally, so most calls are it charging an outrageous fee for local calls· and on campus or long distance. Last year students claiming ttiat it's a "value." .fo~·~.,, protested the "tax" on local calls and 'got it reduced to Living on campus has become far more expensive 19 cents, but the charge was still steep, seeing as than off. Not only did the phone service sk)'rocket, but though residents of the District pa)' nothing or a dorm prices went up as weil. Even though the minimal service fee for unlimited local calls. administration bragged about not raising tuition this At a rally on the yard two weeks ago, students year, with all tile other hikes, Howard costs expressed anger over the new system. One speaker, to approx~tely $20,000 a year annually to attend. the approval of all who where in attendance, proposed lf students believe they are unfairly paying too that students refuse to accept the new system. Without much for their phone services, then they have the right paying for the AT&T ACCUS service, you can still receive calls and make campus calls from the dorms. and power to do something about it. If students were Students do have power on campus, but it is a power proactive and less apathetic, then neither AT&Toor the untapped due to disunity and apathy. If all those administration could impose such a system. residing in the dorms decicled to cancel or not activate their phone service, AT&Twould be forced 10 negotiate Recent resign~tions sully Congress' reputation many high-ranking politicians' forced resignations. Within the last three weeks, two Congressman-a '\Congress') triumphs and its failings are fully Senator and a member of the House-resigned from CXJ)Osed to the public. We're living in a different era, office after their sexual misconduct was exposed to the ancl we can't operate under the ord rules," Sen. Dan public. The recent developments have once again Coats ~-Ind.) said. conjured up beliefs that Congress is a corrupt institution The Washm~ton Post wrote that "Conduct (in which abuses money and whose inembers use their Congress) that might have been-and probably was- power for sexual exploitation. ignored in days past now brings severe sanction." Along with a general resentment for Congress! Both Rep. Reynolds and Seo. Packwood were \ many are questioning whether Black Rep. Me influential politicians. Though Reynolds was only in Reynolds (D-11.) was treated differently than the White his second term, it was also his third year on the Republican Senator from Oregon, Bob Packwood. powerful Ways and Means Committee. Reynolds was Wfiy does Rep. Reynolds face four years in prison for a Rhodes Scholar who took over Gus Savage's seat in phone sex while Sen. Packwood, with 18 counts of Chicago. . \ sexual assault oo top of money mismanagement, will Regarded as one the Senate's shrewdest deal makers, resign with an untaxed pension of $90 000 annually and Packwood was a 26-year veteran of Congress and the no criminal trial? Why will Reynolds be out of a job chairman of the Finance Committee. in two weeks while Packwood will be around for a few In Packwood's diaries, which contained most of the months? These are the questions that many Blacks are evidence that buried him, a reference was made about asking. presidential candidate Sen. Phil! Gramm (R-Tux). But the facts are that both politicians admitted Allegedly, Sen. Gramm helped Packwood funnel wrongdoing and have shamed the halls of Congress. $100,000 into bis 1992 reelection ·campaign. "What Pacl..-wood said back iq 1992 that "m)'. actions were just was said in that room would be enough to convict us r.lain wrong ... I just didn't get it.' Reynolds said be all of something;' Packwood wrote aoout the meeting 'made a very stupid, immature mistake." where Gramm gave him advice on channeling money. In 1992, the Washington Post reported allegations Pack\vood may stay on the Hill as a lobbyist after of 10 women who claimed Packwood had engaged in hi.s resignation, a position that could allow him to sexual misconduct. That report pushed the Senate continue bis unethical behavior. Ethics Committee to investigate tlie matter and led to Political payoffs, misappropriation of money, sexual their recommendation that he be expelled from abuse and other such oehavior has surrounded the Congress, the first time that had been done since the members of the legislative branch of government for Civil War. In the past year, the media has Ileen behind many years. Republican cuts in education spell bleak future for· Americans As the federal government spends billions·more on Recentl)l the Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional a prisons, funding for education is decreasing and scholarship designed specifically for Black students financial aid faces eradication. The Re(lublican attending tbe Umversity of Maryland at College Park. W & WKLCOMlt Y OUR L&TTKRS AND COMM&NTS dominated Congress bas proposed to cut Pell Grants, If this precedent is used to end all race-based Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants THE HIL.LTOPWELCOMES YOUR VIEWS ON A N Y PUBLIC I SSUE. F ACULTY, ADMINISTRATORS, &TAn, scholarships, Black, Latino, Native American and STUDENTS AND ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO SHARE, T HEIR O RIGINAL IDEAS A ND OPINIONS. - (FSEOG) and change the policy regarding federal many other students wiU be in trouble. For the past few WE PUBLISH O NLY MATERIAL ADDRESSED TO us. WE ROUTINELY EDIT LETTERS FOR SPACE AND co• student loans. Earlier this week, D.C. Delegate Eleanor years, Black colleges and universities have been RECT ERRORS OF STYLE, SPELLING AND PUNCTUATION. LETTERS AS W ELL AS COMMEN TARIES MUST Bl! TYPII Holmes-Norton hosted a town hall meeting on campus assaulted. Some are no longer predominantly Black, AND SIGNED, COMPLETE WITH FULL ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. tt to inform the Howard community of what was THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THE EDITORIAL PAGE OF TH£ Hll.L.TOP A RE SOLELY THI! Y ll!Wa °'b• while others, as in Mississippi, face dismantling. THE EDITORIAL BOARD, AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE O PI NIONS OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY ITI ' transpiring in the balls of Congress. Studies also show that proporhonatel>:, Black students ADMINISTRATIO~, THE HIL.L.TOP BOARD OR THE STUDENTS, ' Education on all levels is facing severe cuts and benefit most from fmancial aid and witn its eradication, PLEASE ADDRESS LETTERS AND COMMENTS TO: ar setbacks. Public grade schools are deteriorating in the many students would be forced to·leave school. EDITORIAL EDITOR th inner cities. Surrounded by low tax-base communities, President Clinton is now touring the country THE HILLTOP urban schools receive minimal funding. But wouldn't 2251 SHERMAN AYE, N ,W, SI expressing his opposition to the Republican plan to cut WAS HINGTON, D.C. 20059 ',\ it seem logical that poor areas ·get more or at least equal financial aid. But it was presidential candidate Bill PHONE: (202) 808•6866 Ii( funding tfian affluent ones. Clinton who promised to beef up fmancial aid and In a bill to balance the national budget, Republicans jmprove the loan _process. We have yet to see ct proposed to terminate the Department ofEducation. In improvements. I! that same hill, they proposed to end appropriations to With wealthy leJ;iiSlators able to personally finance Howard University. Congress funds 60 percent of our their own children s education, the masses of low-to l>udget and an abrupt cut might shut Howard down. moderate income families are left without. American sc Even in the prisons, mto whicti money is being poured, education is behind that ofmost industrial nations. And ~ - Al the Crime Bill bas done away with financial aid for although America is currently the most powerful nation ;'••.·,· . -_o ' )► ..~· inmates trying to obtain college degrees. in the world, with no investment in its youth, it will be . ' -- Though the attack on education crosses racial lines sure to fall in the future. ,~~>,., I THE HILLTOP and runs more on class lines, Blacks will suffer most. l .. _Our constitutional i:ights: Monica M. Lewis, Editol'-in-Chief Managing Editor A Letter to the Editor E lsie Theodore Donya Matheny, Campus Editor Tina D uncan, Production Coordinator Natalie Moore, Sydney Hall, Dear Editor: liberty and have the right to do all that is stated in the Campus Plus Editor Production Assistant Constitution. It is our own choice to use it to our Rashida Syed, Tumpo Editor Kisha Riggins, Production Assistant David Gaither, Millicent Springs, lie When our forefathers wrote the Constitution and the advantage. So with regards to the Second Amendment, fditorial Editor Production Assistant Its Bill of Rights, their intentions were to create a system we have the right to bear arms just as much as we ,have Patricia Hardin, International Editor Turri Prettyman, Copy Desk Chief ~h, that would define the people and regulate law and order. the right to go to school. Whether we chose to do so Miguel Burkel, Pulse Editor Traci James, Copy Editor ftr. True, when the Constitution was written, there were is up to each individual. So the message is to be aware Kris Johnson, Sports Editor Leslie Harris, Copy Editor certain conditions that really made it pertinent to those of your Constitutional rights and use them to your Sadarie Chambliss, Local Editor Myesha Rodgers, Cop,v Editor times. However, its initial purpose and meaning was advantage. Janelle Thompson, National Editor N'k" p " written to fit any time, even the present world Shenikwa Stratford, Business Editor I ta uyol, Photography Editor conditions. When the Constitution was finalized, it Katrina Kearney Natalie McNeal, Health & Fitmess Editor Wesley Gordon, Chief Artist ; represented a marriage between the government and the Sophomore, Radio-TV- Film Major Kirt Rollins, Business Manager wr people; one that can never be undone. This marriage gave the citizens of America a J. Lateef Martin, Assistant Business Manager s h · Ch · u detailed explanation of their rights. Citizens have the Sharonda Davis, Office Manager w· .a ima oudhury, Advertising Mana~ right to vote, to speak, get an education, etc. We are at ilham Monroe, Assistant Ad. Manager k~ l!-======~=_J•ui September 15, 1995 THE HILLTOP A11 PERSPECTIVES Blackness 1s• more The Black \VODlan's role in the than a skin color Million Man March But Thomas is not the first or the last to be the reci1>ient of such blatant illogistics. Black figures sch_o9I, to any stqrl!s or take part in any leisure disenfranchised children in our communities. We from the politically backward Beatrice X Williar act1v1ty. need to teach them the value of God within Thomas to the culturally iml?(ltent Many women have asked, "What can I do at themselves, respect and self-love. 9.J. Simpson, down to the simply home on that day?" The answer is sim1>le: We We have often complained of the deteriorating irrelevant Michael Jackson have On October 16, 1995 the Honorable Louis should use our creative and divine imagination school systems our youth are subjected to. Thus been and continue to be supported Farrakha.n, the Convener of the Million Man t~ u_se our homes as a place of prayer, fasting, and we can organize nationwide home-schooling: by the very people they scorn. March, has called fo~ a milli!)n Black men t_o g1vang to our children, our fellow sisters, and where we can take responsibility to educate our . During his play ing days O.J march_ and assemble an Washang\on, D.C. This ourselves. Our homes are a place of refuge, children of their rich ilis1ory and culture . .Simpson had more shakes than a day wall allow the Black man to independently peace and com.fort and should be used as a In essence, the Black wo man plays an earthquake, and a spin-move that stand and represent the Black fam ily. It also nurturing environment fo r education and important part in the march. You are valuable didn't. But O.J. saved his best shaking for us, and bis best spin However, the most significant role of the Black woman in support of the Million move 1s the one he put on Black people. When O.J. was arrested the Man March will be that of a mother, teacher, sister, friend and healer of Black baroer-shops were buzzing with all kinds_ of hocus-pocus conspiracy women and children. theories. Ta-Nehlsl Coates Michael Jackson is another one. Hilltop Columnist On stage he's go1 more moves than allows the Black man to accept his responsibility reconciliation. and sacred 10 the success of the march. No\y is a Ryder truck. But when the show and to pay homage to the Brack woman for her However, the most significant role of the the time for great change and prosperity for the ends Mike's moves continue, and relentless hard work and dedication in caring for Black woman in support of the Million Man Black family. Be a part of your destiny, Foolishness manifests itself in just like O.J., his most memorable the family. Most importantly, it will serve as a March will be that of a mother, teacher, sister, participate in the Milhon Man March, today. lll3!1Y ways. Sometimes the effects move is the one he put on us. And day of reconciliation and healing of the Black friend and healer of Black women and children. Women can help by organizing, educating, and of foolish actions amount to a yet when the chil • - . TO BE APART · OFTHE . ' .• . • • VOTE FOR THE .ARTIST ,• [ YOU QULO Ll ~ T0 SEE .,£ •, • • •... ~ ·PE O IN THE· • ) ;, • • '• • I I CALL 1-800=82.8--309 ', • • • .. september 15, 1995 THE HILLTOP 5 A13 "" YSB& lbe Und~rgraduate ·student . _Assembly 1 f ThB . • l sponsor~-. , l i ~ hI . . ' Tha I ~° FY I (C(Q) N (CJEJ:Rs,1:r ~ hi n· Bs ! ~ 0 VB Hosted by ! I l -Joe Clair ~!h ers II II \\ \ II II I \ I \ I Ii \ I I l Wi]lie D & . 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FOR INFO and R eservations call 202 865-9811 or 667-8161 UNIVE~SITY VENTURES , It's everyyvhere To the HARDEST working people )'OU -yvant.to be~ on campus mxJrn D=a□.~ -...:...,'-",...._ ~ r= r,:v:-~ , Keep up the g~ work 0 Yin U.S.A . Inc. 1995 '• '• '• '• ... • "! .. - . . .- September 1s, 1 S .. . .\ .,. ·A14 THE HILLTOP . ~ S ape THE ,BLACK DREAM Shivers through the soul, Keep Hope alive Reach deep inside at the pressure of amber orbs. _ Descendants of African Kirigs and 1 A rush of heady pleasure. Queens, it's time to ~ulfi.11 your dreams. · . when viewing the chocolate back, w, in ell 1h a phenomen~n to be worship.ped. A dream to be oneself; a true leader ro or Flowi11g ip.uscles, ripping with each t:\fist an an individual deserving of ~ et • • power. ( ' turn, smooth as silk, \\ . • . fo sweet as honey, , th Someone once said black meant a picture to-be devoured, i; .. power, happiness, the strength ~ again and again. of a race. m Thighs so tight and firm So with this in m ind why not state your case ~ • (0, withstanding the mightiest _weight, Al as wl trembling at the lightest caress, To be an individual, a flower, ro ri~ meant for .the whisper of lips and fingertips, a work of art. ' . es Never giving up or settling for be Oh, to glory in such a marvel. ICI wi less because there's a dream wi Ebony columns catj.sing i;noisture on the brow, LI to ' in your heart. be sweat to bead the lips,, :: · . · M l sc:I inexorable te~sion in s·o.ft ·thighs, oday you must ask what is the tb, fa, Mmmm .. ..the beauty of s'houlder_s · Black man's dream ? inJ .-1•~ · eit ,. N< as, Lest forgotten in this praise of shape, Is it to be successfui or is it to be free ev, Sir If the American dream is · , · , f SIC th~ lips. ~~ kn ita Not the furred enclosures of woman's secret, freedom, happiness and lib~rty kc then the dream of the black man ha But the full, majestic _riches, su, is to be a designer's . no sta giving expression of thoughts tio original for all the world to see. us, up on an otherwise peaceful visage. d11 i.nlt By Rochelle Parks By !(atrina f). Kearney ~~ Re 1---___,;;;.;;.;..;;;...;...______,;,,.~ ~~------_.;...- ----I ~~ AN R r---~~~~~~~L ARN-IN ~ ~~~ ~~~------lfpa~1 SOMEONE ONCE SAID LIFE WAS A MANY SPLENDID yo· EN PROBLEMS ARISE FROM DAY TO wi DAY THING,WHICHI · in FEEL IS TRUE. ~b: CALL ON JESUS, HE'S THE WAY. BUTTODAYIASKWHATDOES LIFE MEAN TO YOU'? tba SHARING, CARING, GMNG OF YOURSELF AT ALL ~~ EN YOU HAVE NO MONEY, FOOD VAILABLE TIMES ~i D DON'TKNOWWHATTO DO~ SAYING WHAT'S MINE IS YOURS ·NOT WHAT'S YOURS MINE. , in on, HE SAYS, JUST CALL ON ME,. I AM HERE . an, FOR YOU. FULFILLING YOUR HOPES AND SEEING YOUR DREAM as : COME TRUE. . ~ BEING PROUD OF YOUR ROOTS KNOWING IT'S OKA IF YOU'RE DOWN AND OUT AND THE TO BE YOU. ' in! rna WAY SEEMS SO DARK THAT YOU fli( CANNOT SEE, H·E SAYS, MY ARMS ARE LIFE IS THE ABILITY TO TRAVEL BOTH FARAND WIDE ~~ D TO SHARE tak OPEN TO PROTECT YOU- JUST WITH EVERYONE IN THE WORLD JUST WHO YOU AR:E ~ COME UNTO ME .. INSIDE. , , . • tn tra• 11 LIFE GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET A EDU ~, IF LIFE" IS WHAT YOUR SEARCHING TION.AND BE · . · yo, FOR, I AM THE ANSWER, LOOK L YOU CAN BE AND OPEN THE DOORS TO THE JOB ~• NO MORE. WORLD WITH gc, EDUCATION AS YOUR KEY. . ru pu1 I DIED ON THE CROSS SO THAT YOU NO MATIER WHAT "LIFE" MEANS TO YOU YOU AREN ;ou CAN BE FREE. REALLYLMNG , D~ OR HAVING A GREAT LIFE UNLESS CHIR$T LIVES }~fl IF LOOKING FOR THE ANSWER, THE INSIDE YOU! . anc SWERISME. · Pt ' THE HILLTOP B1 ~ Knowl~dge of 'Net' eludes Blacks ~ NDOM RANDOM Several studies show ignorance of computer technology ;l,ough#'.s HOROSCOPE manager for the Computer Learning and not have access to the best applications of the Design Center (CLDC) m the School ofEngi information superhighway. VJROO )l)u're the practical hard- neermg. Lloyd said exposure is the key to The problem that this presents fo r Blacks 1\'0fldogsistcr (or brother] almys striv computer Iit eracy. is that people who arc not computer literate uigio make your dreams a reality. Asan "Many times, Black students aren't will have a hard time finding tlieir way in the wth sign ruled by Mercury, planet of exposed to computers at an early age, and if modern world, computer experts say. the D1ind, you are a true realist. The ulti they are, there's only one small computer lab One Howard student agrees. male pcrfcGtionist, you can be too hard that they don't readily have access to. That "Malcolm X said 'If you want to keep 00 yourself, but as you grow, you'll get may be why Blacks are perceived to be something from Black peo(Jle, put it between pall your need to analyze everything. behind,'' Lloyd said. "From the minute that the pages of a book," said Quentin Moore, a 'lbckr;earena improves when you light• you're able to talk and write, you should be jumor majoring in history. "Now I hope V{e ell op. Aug. 23-Sept. 22 able to use a computer." are not going to let the computer be another Many Blacks, liowevcr, feel comfortable way that knowledge can be kept from us."' UBRA This is a time for healing, with computer technology. Senior electrical In the future, basic computer knowledge brgiving and letting go. And as Mars, engineering major Conte' Green said that will be necessary in the work fo rce and for the action planet leaves Venus, the love ' after he learned about computers at an intern everyday ac1ivit ics like reading the newspa• plAnel caters, increasing your creative ship with the Environmental Protection per. With the goal of making computers less coergy and your need for love. On the Agency in 1989, he sought more computer foreign and more available to Blacks, many 241h, as the ocw moon enters Libra, the knowledge. Blaclc leaders have recently sponsored meet flO"'tr to release negative_ energy and "You pick up things here and there and ings, seminars, and conferences to discuss the desire for ,1ew beginnings are learn different techniques" he said. Bfocks and computer technology. w,kasbed. A new romance is also on the The Internet can also play the role of Now, Green works in Systems Adminis Last October, the Congressional Black By La Chanda Jenkins matchmaker. For instance, New York Online menu. Sept. 23-0ct. 22 tration in the Computer Learning and Design Caucus and the National Society of Black and Tina-Renee J ohnson (NYO) allows users to "hook up" in cyber Center (CLDC) in the School of Engineering. Engineers, along with computer specialists Hilltop Staff writers space. Cyberspace is a combination of scv• SCORPIO After the 7th, Mars, your Green thinks that most Black students arc and consumers, convened in Washmgton to eral computer network systems. Thousands of computer literate, but the degree of their lit• discuss how more Blacks could parric1pa1e in roliog plane~ urges you to clear your The information superhighway. subscribers use the service to discuss hot top• calendar of any unocccssary appomt• cracy depends on their major. He said that stu• the information superhighway. For many African Americans, this is a for ics like astrology, hip-hop, and relation dents like liberal arts and science The National Association of Black Jour menlS aod streamline your daily routine. eign term. What is th.is "information super ships. Afterward you'll be free to feel more majors rarely utilize com nalists conducted a forum with citizens of highway" that p~omises sop~isti!=ated tech But arc enough puters. Harlem to discuss how computers could ben assenive and courageous. And friends nology and creative commumcat10ns? Blacks using who have the audacity 10 criticize your "For them, efit the Black community. In a nutshell, the information superhigh com~ut• computers In May, Essence magazine and l'J&T romantic choices will do so at their own way is an electronic communications network e rs . risk. Oct. 23-Nov.22 aren' t sponsored a demonstration ofon- line services that joins television1 telephone and compul• Not I h at for members of the Coalition of 100 Black er technology to linK millions of Americans big Women and 100 Black Men. SAGITTARIUS If nitpicking boss· and provide access to jus1 about any infor Also in May, America Online announced C$ are getting on your last nerve, try mation and service available. plans fo r a new Afrocentric sctvicc by Net being indifferent to their penincss. Lis• 111c information superhighway's chief pro Nair, Inc., a San Francisco-based media com tcniag to advice from people you tr_ust prietor, the personal comJJulcr, has quickly pany. Net Noi r On line provides message v,ill help get )OU throuipi this pc11od made its way into American society and boards and information about music, educa without putting your fool 111 your mouth. become increasingly popular. The Internet tion, sports, business and other topics of Later in the year, you'll have a chance and on-line services are providing large interest to Blacks. to oeN-ork and meet people who could amounts of information and services to infor• Joining the on-line fever is easy via major be helpful to your career. A lover isn't mation-hungry Americans. providers such as America Onl ine, Com hnnt totally up-frOOI, SO be honeSI Wilh )'Ollr• But, are African Americans buying into puServe, and Prodigy. Other providers include set! &nJ trusl )'OUr intuition. Nov. 23•0ec.2 l this world of modems and E-mail addresses? Delphi Internet, eWorld, Genie, and Netcom. With a personal computer and an on-line Sites on the Internet fo r African Americans CAPRICORN Around the time of service provider, consumers can read the lat• a are increasing; America Online offers Net· the l'ull moon on the 8th, talk to your est sports news, order a plane ticket, or write deal," Noir Online and Black on Black Communi family or neighbors. Express your fecl a letter to a friend from home. real• Green cations' nc,vslcttcr; CompuServe provides iogs; Putting on a facade isn't good for I y • said . the African-American Culture Forum; the either your mental or physical health. according to According to African-American In fo Network is on Now that you ve decided to be more statistics. Green, CLDC is eWorld, and Prod igy has the Black Experi assertive \\ilh bo.'»eS and co workers, A Census Bureau important to the university. ence Bulletin Boara. e\' , i - September 15, 11 B2 THE HILLTOP PEOPLE Photojournalist rediscovers ,his ancestry Howard grad strives to increase awareness about Afr~ca1!ic~~!~~.~~P,Cn ' yourself" Collins a Washinglon, Collins said. "Most of lh~ major could take ptclu:fi f?~rt~~nce in during his f1rs1 mp lo Afnci D.C. na1lve and Howard U!1iversity Whi,te magazine~ seldom 11d1clu~e Cot!1°;,h~if:~vere his family where he realized 1ha1 for ma School of Commun1cat1 ons African Americans. An • e embers who encouraged him 1o :,,ears his eyes had been closed gradua1e, said. images 1ba1 are pul out are us~a1 1Y m · · h w uld make the grea1ness of Africa. Bui Colli Toking his high-powered camera nega1_ive. Therefore, I believe h!lrsue a career 1 31 0 is hopeful that 1oday's Howa equipmenl wilhnim on two tours in anyth!ng ,that will countera~I lhf ,md:f~Pf allribules his career 10 students will not be in lhe dark 1989 and 1993, the 38 year-old nega11ve ,mag.es people re,~e1ve o . m lher Leon Collins, a he was, bul will have clean, clc photojournalisl was able 10 capture Black people 1s necessary. . his older brf, C ielevision lenses for many years to come. 1 10 1heessencc of what he experienced Ebon)' ma.iiazine was the first 10 can~eran,an hor ~wed ·Phillip 10 The best advice he can gi on film, taking over 1,000 publish Colhns' ph_otos. One year slat,ons, w 10 ou~~:r'tmadvice1 read." he said. " l'>:e discovered lhat there's segment ~f the magazine. . C Ir tneg te 1~d 6U'oward in 1974'. C urrently, Collins, w ho no real difference between us ·Looktng back on his O . 10~ n_ r h h • k'I'· [African Americans and Africans]. accomplishments, COilins says ?I maJo~mg m a what ,yas I ~n a addition 10 photograp Y, is s 'I• During his 1ravcls, COiiins was age 8, he did not realize lhat h)S combmca progra"! of JOurnahsm, in the print media, is current amazed 10 learn 1ha1 much of 1he childhood amusement fo r plastic pho1og~aphyCan~/11 m. al working on an ar1icle rela1ed 100 ancicn1 archilecture in lhc countries kid cameras would instill in him a During O ms tenure d African American diet. resembled many architectural si1es love of photograph)'. 1ha1 would !'¾oward, tw~hP.ro~eBs~0 r~ h~f a ~~-s in 1he U.S. ultimately mold li1m 1010 1he m educa1mg 1m, 111 ra ., w 1 "Many of today's culture has successful and accomplished currenllr. a prod_ucer al WHMM-TV African origins. It will take many photographer 1hat he is loday. and. Hail!! Genma, creator of the studenl, bcmg re-educa1ed 10 thal "I wenl lhrough a series of mo11on ptclure, S~nkofo. fact for ii lo be widely known. And different cameras. It was a hobby," Although Collm~ said J:1owar1 thal is some of the work I would Collins said. "It was fun and !aught . him the fine potnlS o like 10 do," Collins, who is currenlly enjoyable. I love pholography. I Journahsm and photography, he working on a special photo projecl on Afnca for N2U, a fashion and entertainment magazine, said. When not studying and VITAL STATISTICS cduca1ing others about African Phil Collins, freelance photographer for Jet and Ebony Man society, Collins dcdica1es himself 10 his full-lime job at 1hc Deparlmenl focused on his interesl in acquiring of Defense, where he processes film Name: Phillip A. Collins By Patricia Hardin as much education as possible. for medical research and serves as aboul lhe cuhures, 1radi11ons and a pholographcr fo r lhe military. Hometown:Washington, D.C. Hilltop Staff Writer hisloric?I asp~cts of the variou~ na11ons 1n Afnca. When not at the DeP.artmenl, Age: 38 One of the most valuable lessons Traveling cxlensively lhroughoul Coll ins transports his ar1is1ic eyes Phillip A. Collins has learned in life Egypt, The Gambia, Ghana, the to Ebony Man Magazine and Jet Profession : Photojournalist, Department of Defense/ is to discover 1he truth abou1 Magazine, where he pholographs Ivory Coast and Senegal, Collins Calendar models for Ebony Man himself and bis African heritage. has re-educa1ed bimscTf about the Freelance Photographer for J et and Ebony Man His successful career as a medical way he views Africa-a process he and the Beauty of the Week for Jct. photographer for the U.S. says every African American "Some people have asked me Department of Defense and should uncfergo. whelher l lhink lhe pho1ography I freelance pholographer for Johnson do for Ebony Man and Jet is "Most of lhe things [African exploita1ivc. I 1hink ii is to a degree. Words of Wisdom: "Read more African-centered material Publicalion's Ebony Man and Jct AmericansJ are 1augli1 in school Magazine keeps him conslanlly on are very m1slead ing:Bu1 once you But in the overall pic1ure, any because there is truthful information in it." the move. Yet Collins remains image thal displays Brack people as travel around, you learn for beauliful needs to be put out," Bennett heads upcoming Community Day celebration School of Communications Student Council president envisions bridging Howard and community communities. ' Streel, will be announced. Bennett Washing1on D.C. being the most A Washington, D.C. nalivc, believes an adoption of Lewis powerful city in the world is a Bennell campaigned on a platform clemen1ary school will be a posi1ive powerful combination." By Dawnlca Jackson she called "Vision," which helped slcp 1oward bridging the gap Bcnneu talks with love, pain, Hilltop Staff Writer her 10 win a close_presidential race between the two communities. and at times, frus1ra1ion, but the in the School of Communications. Unlike 1he successful Big pride of being a Washingtonian and She and her cabinel have planned Alicia Bennell has a lofty goal Brolher and Big Sisler program, a Howard studenl is overwhelming extensive activities w ilhin lhe 1he child-student ma1ch-up will not in her voice. fo r the upcoming school :rear. community to boosl student and be gender based. Bennett docs not "The main focus of 1he School of residenl morale. Bennett takes p ride in the Communica1ions this year is to believe in the separation of positive Universily and its rich legacy, bul One of the firsl sludent council role models on the basis of their feels that over the years inc pride reunile Howard and Washing1on, sponsored ac1ivi1 ies being planned sex. D.C.," said Bennell, lhe School of is the firs1 School of felt by the community has been Communications Studenl Council " Little girls need posi1ive male lost. Communica1ions Communi ly Day. ro!e modefs jus1 like boys do," she "Everyone who was anyone in president "Howard Universily and This day will allow local lalent 10 said. Washinglon D.C.. are twins, almos1 D.C. used to go lo Howard now showcase their skills, African Eric Hoh, executive secrelary of D.C. residents lhink Howard is a the same entity. One cannot exist American businesses to profit wi1hou1 the oilier." the School of Communications, joke, or a party school full of lazy while still keeping lhe money in the Slands behind Bennett's people," said Bcnncu. According 10 Bennell, lhe union community and Ifie communi1y and "vision.'' between Howard and lhe Dislrict Hogan agreed. the universi1y 10 coming logether. "II is imporlant for the School of has been lurbulent for years. Also, dunng Communily Day, "Tfie difference between lhe Preconceived no1ions have Communications 10 bridge 1hc gap Howard of old and lhe Howard of lhe adop1ion of KC Lewis between the community and perpctualed s1crco1ypes aboul bolh Elemenlary School, on Bryant today is the sludents and facully Howard because 'commumca1ion' alike [used lo] loved the cilX and the is 1he goal of the school." Hoh said. city loved the universi1y,' Hogan Thal goal has an even grea1er said. • VITAL STATISTICS value for Alicia Benncu, who is Benneu believes 1he hi story of lhe third generalion of women in lhe university and of lhe ci1y needs \. Name: Alicia Bennett her fami ly to auend Howard. 10 be glorified and respecled. Then, " My grandmo1h er sat in a ri perhaps some of the stereo1ypes Hometown: Washington, D.C. English c lass 1augh1 by Alain and animosity on bo1h sides of the Locke and bolh my parents were fence could be avoided. Age: 21 born in Freedman's 1-lospilal (1he "Howard students tend 10 1hink C.B. Powell building which houses D.C. residents don't go to Howard. Major: F)lm the School of Communica1ions)." I don'I know how many times I've To meya Hogan, a Howard walked across campus and heard Alicia Bennett, President ol School Communications Student Councll alumna, has fa1 1h m the effor1s students 1alking abou1 a 'local'" Title: President, School of being pul forth by lhc School of Bennett said. ' Communications. more damaging than any encounter Benneu's neighborhood is a wi1h a D.C. resident. Wh~n decid_in_g 10 a11end Howw. Communications Student "Much like the forefa1hers and racially mixed area in Washing1on Ahem was rtdJculed by her peers mo1hers of Howard University, lhe "Students believe you cannol Washington. yeuhe majorily oflhc people nave walk lhe s1ree1s because you gc1 Council currenl studenl body will become a Ile 10 Howard. According 10 "The perception of D.C. pcop icons for the nex1 generation," raped or killed. I walked lhe streets Bennett, eilher 1hcy've auended ofD.C. several times al night and I about Howard s 1udcn1s 1s th, Hogan said. Howard, arc attending Howard, are everyone has money, is spoiled a Ye1, she also said the bind never felt scared or lh reatened." working al Howard or know Benneu said. "Howard s tudents have no real desire to bccoit Words of Wisdom: "Howard between Howard and 1hc someone who has done one of the anything," Benneu said. Washington communily is not as above. always assume all crime~ arc commiued by 'locals'. I learned For Benneu, the desire 10 brir. University and Washington, D.C. strong as it should be. Bennett believes t hal this 1oge1hcr Howard University an "Unfortuna1cly, the history of shatters the idea of being cau1 ious nJore about crime my three years at D.C., her two greatest loves, is cannot exist without each other." Howard Univcrs11y and D.C. has Howard lhan I did lhc 18 years and fea~ful around D.C. residents. prior in D.C ." 1cs1amen1 to ·how s lrong at been forgotten," Hoh said. "The D.C. res1den1s are Howard students, powerful the combination of importance of Howard as the mosl alumnus and faculty members. Alicia will be lhc firs1 to admil two communities working togelhc prominen1, his1orical Black college Alicia said lhe many that stereotypes abou1 Howard can be. 10 the Uni1ed Slates and s1udcn1s ancf D.C. nalives run preconceived notions arc much rampant in bo1h communilies. .Happy Birthday to Monica Lewis from your friends and family at The Hilltop!!! - ll September 15, 1995 THE HILLTOP 83 \ SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL NON-VALIDATED STUDENTS ALL STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN VALIDATED FOR THE FALL SEMESTER WILL HAVE UNTIL THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1995 TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS. 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I i l• ~ I J 1~8OO-COLLECT PROUDLY SPONSORS INTRAMURAL SPORjTS AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY !, n le ti PLAY BEGINS .d SPORTS ENTRY PERIOD ,C :§ September 24 3 Flag Football (M/W) September 18-22 d ,e September 25 • ~ :r Tennis Tournament September 18-22 Coed Volleyball October 16-20 . October 24 Badminton Tournament October 23-27 October 30 Registration for all intramural activities will take place in Room LL-33 in the Annour J. Blackbum University Center (Recreation Area} the week prior to and up to the deadline date. All team meetings will be held at 5:00 pm in the Music Listening Room LL-33. For more i11ftN111c1tion please call 806-7226 or 7227. 1-800-C0LLECT ® Save The People You can Up To 44%.* September 1 81 B4 THE HILLTOP ' • When should you take your J ar or C ...... ,• B1soN YEARBOOK picture? R d al I/ tJ s s: ·e I .("' I n, • S• • .. • UNDERGRADS: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 .TAKE YOUR PICTURE TODAY! Next week is the FINAL WEEK for freshmen, sophomores and juniors. M,W,F: 9AM-12PM & 1PM-6PM T,TH: 12PM-6PM_ Location: Music Listening Room, Basement Level, Blackbum Center Senior Pictures will be taken from I u I s,~ Monday, September 25 to Friday, October 13 I d. s Walk-ins Welcome! The Earlier the Better! e C ( Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays S' ' C 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM to 6:00PM Tuesdays, Thursdays 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM & 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM h l l ! Sitting Fee: $10.00 f ...______:______J 11I 0 r • r a i, C' C C t, J; u ir ', 19 September 15, 1995 THE HILLTOP ~======,iiiiiiiiiiii BS ULSE! WKYS's Ryan Caineron and RADIO 1 hope to take 'Black' the airvvaves l airwaves like bacon. His name is importance. Thal's why he is a community. We give jobs, we give Ryan Cameron, 1he morning air member of a local team known as opportunities. We are divinely By Malika Mapp personality from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. RADIO l, an organizalion gmded radio, because we believe Hilltop Staff Writer for the new WKYS 93.9 FM. established by Kathy lfoghes, that that the Lord will guide us in "I began as an intern in Atlanta is out 10 win back Black radio for making all of !he right decisions," A young, enterprising Black knocking on doors, coming to the Black people. Cameron said. man wakes up 10 !he siren of his station evcr¥day," says Cameron, The group's existe nce runs He explains how he went from morning alarm. II is 7 o'clock, lime explaining his humble beginnings. "deeper 1nan money." According 10 knocking on doors in Allanla, 10 once again 10 knock on the doors of As he takes a second to reflect on Cameron, "il's abou1 giving back having li,s own morning show and opportunity. He hopes to gel a "gig'' his struggle, he ul!ima1ely feels 1ha1 and having fun." a relationship wilh Kathy Hughes ai ihc local radio s1a1ion in A1lan1a, persistence is !he key. ''I left a lo! of money 10 come up in Washington, D.C. and today just might be his day. I le "They ·ve go1 10 see your face. and work here. I remember !he "It was a conscious choice of makes his way down I he hot Young people today think that all ii general manager of my old station getting behind a sister who is doing pavement, full of determination. takes 1s a phone call. II takes said, · You're telling me that you're everyihi ng, everywhere. A sister )l.llhough doors continually close in perseverance." 1urnin' down $100,000 a year?' and who s1ar1ed 0111 wi1h one station in his face, his undying passion 10 be A morning show jus1 wouldn't I said, 'Yeah I am."' a liule trailer in !he hear! of !he a part of 1he glamorous world of be a morning show without a RADIO 1 shows its love fo r !he 'hood' on eigh1h street." raaio overpowers !he daily dose of sidekick, so Cameron has 1he help communj1y and gives back through Today, RADIO I has eight rejection. of Fawn Marsh, who cornplimenls the Kiss Cares Campaign, which stations unde r ils belt: MAGI C II is now September, 1995 Cameron's smooth s1:i-Je. takes on projects Iike canned food 102.3, WKYS 93.9, and WOL several years laler, in Wash ington, "Our job at Kiss ,s 10 provide drives, voter registrations, and 102.3 in Washington, D.C. WOLB D.C. and his daily ro utin e of entenainmen1 education, and grcal community clean-ups. 1010 AM, WWIN 1400 AM, waking up ~t 7 in the morning has music," Marsn1 said. "Whal RAD IO I is going 10 MAG IC 95.9, and 920 in finally paid off. Thal young, Cameron feels !hat Black de>-- its going 10 be in t~e Black Baltimore, and HOT 97.5 in WKYS co-hosts Ryan Cameron and Fawn Marsh. resolule brother is sizzhn' t ti e ownership is of the utmost banks, Black accounts, Black Allanla. HU's Shai Drops New 'Blackface' Album lfyou The group says all people should II Men. Anybod¥ !hat comes after also explore and examine 1hcir us has 10 be classified as like one or By Awanya Oeneace Anglin inner 1alen1s. the Olher." want to Hilltop Staff Writer "We wan! to give 1he audience Instead of reacting in a hostile 'the real.' Our album embodies manner, Shai addressed th e Af1er three years, Carl Manin people and crea1ivity-everybody s1a1ement cordially. Marc Gay, Garfield Brighi, ana1 Said Brighi, ''lcornmend Jodeci. write Darnell Van Rensalier, also known They are a greal harmonious group as Shai, have returned wi1h !heir Blackface ... and 1hcy expose new ideas, new album entitled "Black.face." however, 1hey should no1 get caught Thi s sophomore album, He wraps himself up into judging others. People are for the according to Van Rensalier, "has a up in the music, dying of ignorance and we can'! different"0avor." . waste lime on others." "We've learned more abou1 hidden to the Shai's first sin~le ori the album, Pulse ourselves and reflect !hat in our naked eye. "Come Wilh Me', is now being album," Van Rensalier said. played on various radio s1a1ions. Brighi also reflects upon 1he Stay there until The group is film ing 1he video for album and says: you make that 1he song in Los Angeles and New "As ·your mind grows and York. page, expands. your music has 10 iake dark corner live! "I( I Ever Fall In Love," the lille 1he same form." Then touch your cul from Shai's debul album, went Shai has inspired many whi le double platinu m. However, lhe contact performing and greeting fa ns all own face and en1ire debut album was pul 10gether over !he world. One person in realize what's in less 1han one and a half months. particular they inspired (and who in inside. In con1ras1, more 1ime and energr, !urn inspired !hem) was a was pu1 in10 the "Black.face' Miguel terminally ill sixteen-year-old girl - exceri~t from the project. named Tiesha Hall. Hall me! Shai Foreword of "Blackface," 'Blackface" includes !he song through the Make-A-Wish the project "Place Where You Belonf which foun cfa1ion and 1his experience was featured in 1he movie 'Beverly at helped to expand !heir love for what can create,'' Brighi said. Hills Cop 111:· 1he.Y, do-entenain. Bright also responded 10 The album is composed of an 'Blackface" expresses the comments made abou1 1hem by allegro and adagio side. Look for concerns, passions, tnough1s, likes MCA recording artists·Jodeci. more ballad hi1s including "Durin~ 806- and dislikes of all four group In 1he Augusl issue of Vibe, the Storm," "Falling," ancl "I Don t members. However, they bring their DeVan1e Swing, a member of the Wanna Be Alone." lives and experiences 1ogetner in ever- popular R&B group Jodeci The thirteen-song album was one voice. This voice is wha1 1hey said: wrillen and producecfby Shai. This 6866. define as blackface. "'Silk? Shai? UNV?' Swing album reflects 1he next s1ep in !heir Shai, on this album, hopes to chuckles. 'Pu1 !hat in 1here. That l musical journey which is exploring change the negative image 1hat !he laughed. They're only jokes. There 1he art of expression. The members of ShaI pose for their publicity shots. worcfblackface conjures. are only two powers; us and Boyz The Hilltop New, dedicated staff seeks to make Presents "WHBC'S Bison Big Ups And Buck Downs" WHBC number one in the district Whether You Should ...ROCK IT Or Keep The$ In Your Pocket!!! l'liis is a music guide for the Howard studenl. Since there are few reco:ds in stores in !he arc.,. the music should be worth your trip. Bv Carmla Marshall Hilltop Staff Writer RATINGS: BREAK YOUR NECK TO BUY IT NOW! You walk into the basemen! of !he JUST WAIT TIL PAYDAY C.B. Powell Building. The music is "(lllmping'' and you can feel the vibe. GET A DUB/BUY ON SALE Carefully following the music, you begin walking down the corridor and IF YOU BUY IT, KEEP YOUR RECEIPT • discover Howard's best kepi secrel, WHBC 1580 AM, a student -run SAVE YOUR$ radio s1a1ion. The, 1995-96 school year could possibly go down in history as one of -MARIAH CAREY- ·'Fantasv" (Columbi~ Rating: Just Wait Till Payday - !he bes! years to date fo r WHBC Mariah has come back to gel the crowd thal pu\ her on th_e map. The obvious sample of_ "Geniu~ of because of a new enthusiaslic staff Love'' by Torn Tom Club makes Ifie single worth pumpm'. 01' Dlfly Bastard's guesl appearance 1sshock1ng, and major plans to in crease i1s bu! it comes through and makes the song winner. But you have 10 ask yourself, "Does Puff Daddy have visibility around campus. a ''We have a variety of projects for to be in every remix?" thes1a1ion. Our comeback is going to -PATRA- "Scent of Allraction" (Sony) be unavoidable," says Program Rating: Get A Dub , D1rec1or Joycelyn James. The Dancehall Queen starts off shaky wi1h songs that are blata~tly sexual. T~e duel wi1h Sall N This year, be on 1he lookout for Pepa especially disappoints. but !he second half shows her true potent,~L, After lt~!'~!!!8 this_ thO)JSh, you someo[WHBC's new programs and have a feeling that she will come back )>erter. Check for "Mek Me Ho!, · Banana, · ume Ft Wine, 1 and ideas like !he Bison Bi11, Ups and "Seen! of Attrac1ion" with A.~roo Hall. Buck Downs, a music review column located in 1he Pulse section of The -CYPRESS HILL- "Throw Your Set In The Air''f'!Glla Hill" Hilltop every 01h er week. 11 's (Ruffhouse) designed to inform music lovers as 10 Rating: Buy on Sale ...... whe1her or not you should "break Once the first beat hits. YO!) can tell _,ts another Cypress Hdl J!)tnt. The beats are still the same, but your neck and buy ii now," or "save they're worth purnpin'. For maximum dehght, play the club remix first. • your money." WHBC is on the rise. For !hose who love drama and -GURU- "Jazzma1azz JI" (Chrysalis/EM!) suspense, tune in10 ·'Once In A business logos and broadcasling of Howard's home Rating: Just Wait Till Payday Lifetime,'' !he new radio series thal reflccls the variety basketball games in the spring. This 1s perfect music for studying, chillin', or relaxing to. This album has everyone from Chaka Kal!n, of_ lifestyles !hat students have. Also for 1he firs! time This year, WHBC has a diligent new managerial Patra to Ramsey Lewis giving help to Guru's monotone style. TI1e interludes drop knowledge about life th1~year, WHBC will be selling mix !apes. staff who is very serious about removing the slat ion and music while keepin~ the album flowing. What is surpnsing is 1hat most of the beats are origin~! and The s1a1ion will also continue 10 bring Howard from i1s "in 1he red" status. The new staff consists of: keep your' head nodclin . Check for "Lile Saver,." "Watch Whal You Say,'' "Respect the Architect." more contests, free music giveaways and parties on the General Manager Ben Carler; Administrative "Medicine" (with lni Kamozc), and ·'Feel The Music.'' yard. Assistants Ethan Polk and 'fyKeisha Rice; Program "Th.is year, we're really trying to expand our voice Director Joycelyn James; Music Director Larry Kelly; -GOODIE MOB- "Cell Therapy''f'Soul Food" (Laface) across Howard's campus. We wan! students 10 know Rating: Get A Dub . . News Director Nikki Credic; Sales Director James This Atlanta-based quartet has deep 1£rics about !he southern atmosphere, but the beat 1s different and 1ha1 we cxis1 and we're coming oul strong," said News Ben is; Production Director Carm ia Marshal; Jahnine Director Nikki Credic. loses your interest after awhile. However, 'Soul Food" is tighl. and you can sec why and how they blew up Harper, Creative Promotions; Venita Jamerson, on the Outkast album. The number of students wanting 10 join WHBC was Busmcss Promotions and Dr. Jud y Moore Lalla, phenomenal as well. Approximately 125 students WI IBC Facully Advisor. MECCA PICKS auended !he interest meetmg this year, breaking the "WHBC has,greal poten1ial. We want lo be self Singles you should be pumpin' NOW! record of allendance of any oilier interest meeting over sufficient and are strivmg 10 become !he number one the las! few years. mass me(lium," said Ben Caner, General Manager. KRS-ONE- "Rappers Are In Danger" 'll1£ :J-{oward 'University Community Choir 'UJi{{have a Service In Loving Afemo,y Of Our rJ3e/:ovea rJ3rotlur ani Choir Afem6er Clieney ''CJ'' Pe"!f IRONICALLY, THE TIME TO START SAVING FOR RETIREMENT IS WHEN IT LOOKS !Fe.ituarg 25, 197<1 - June 17, 1995 LIKE YOU CAN LEAST AFFORD IT. an't afford to save for retirement? 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Available in m05t are:is. ✓ --.,7.---"""'------,------/ September 15, 1 88 I THE HILLTOP BUSINESS HU official; stand by regulatioJJ. of vendors, despite protest froRl students considerably reduced areas of leg~I demonstrators, led by forme vending. Bah said the document 1s Howard University Studen By Russell J. Rickford unfair and Howard is just too eager Association prcsidcn1 Torri Wad Hilltop Staff Writer to suppor_1 administrative red tape rallied a!lainst university efforts that hurts entrepreneurs such as rid 6th Strcel of clothing and fi merchants. Favors said tha1 man James McLaughlin regularly himself. concessions to the vendors ha1 gets up at 1:00 a.m. 10 drive liis food "What they're doing is what I call Black-on-Black crime," Bah been made by I-l oward since 1hen stand truck to the corner of 6th Favors admits that Howard h Street and Howard Place at said. Fatima Gibson, co-owner of a .. tightened up on patrol of vendin daybreak. He is there in time for areas'· recenlly, but insists 1ha1 !hi; students with 8: 10 classes to grab snack stand with Bah, c!aims that business is down since the universi1y was -;mly cooperat_,n~ an egg salad and coffee. wilh Mc1ro police, not unfair! McLaughlin is similar to many relocation. " I've been there (in front of !he tar~eting slruggling merchants. other tough Howard University 'Nol:iody is hassling any vend01 food venaors who hit campus administra1 ion building] for five years and 1heX moved me1ike that," if they're where they're supPoSCd t streets daily with their snack be" Favors said. "We Black peop s tations. Unlike many of his Gibson said. 'Students and workers occupational peers, however, complain that it's too far to come ca:1't keep pointing 1he finger somebody else. Sooner or later I\ McLaughlin cfoes not have a and get hot dogs.'' problem with the Howard But Howaroofficia ls do no1 buy have got 10 point the finger administration. into the notion chat tough regulation ourselves." Saiku Bah does. of Howard merchants amounts to But Bah said chis attitude toward Bah is a 6th Street vendor who Black in-fighting. vendors indicates an unwillingnes.l said he was moved by Howard "Vending has gotten out of by Howard elites to look out ffirthc officials from a location near the hand," said Steve Favors, Dean of little man. He also points out th administration building to a spot Student Affairs. '· I commend most of the foreign-born vcndo near the School of Business a week people who work hard, bu1 my are Washin_gton, O.C. residcn1s a_ before classes started. The 43-year major concern is for the welfare of hardworking taxpayers w11 old food stand owner complains the Howard Universi1y student families to support. that Howard didn't call a meeting body. The whole purpose behind an '·We're just law-abiding_pcop with university merchants before education is to promote good trying 10 make an honest l1v1ng. I enforcing "new re_gulations.'' citizenship. And good citizens pay don't see anything wrong with that,' A special vending unit of Metro their own way." Bah said. James McLaughlin, local vendor police issued a notice to campus In J anuary, 1994, student vendors last month that Resource guide a ro·ad map for Business Blacks on the Internet Highlights II By Tina-Renee Johnson The United States may only be number 1wo when it comes to Hilltop Staff Writer manufacturing luxury cars, however, it's number one when it comes to cigarettes, 6lue jeans and motion pictures. For those African Americans who feel lost in the shuffle surrounding the information superhighway, help is here. M&Ms adds a new color to the rainbow this week. Blue! Mars, the In response to the large number of African McLean, Va., based manufactures of M&Ms, introduced the new color Americans who have not jumped on the during the MTV Music Video Awards. Adding 10 the celebration, cybers_pacc bandwagon, Stafford L. Battle and famous blues singer B.B. King sang, ·'I've Got 1he Blues and They Rey 0 . Harris have created a guide that Toste So Good.'' introduces the world of megab)'tes and modems 10 computer novices and to Blacks who are reluctant 10 embrace the new technology. Gian1 Food Inc. plans 10 close two more stores. The area's largest The former editor and consultant wrote The food chain has chosen 10 close. rather than renovate, 1he stores on African American Resource Guide to the Minnesota Avenue and Riggs Road in Northeast, leaving only five Internet-the first how-to manual for Blacks on stores in the area. Critics charge the food chain is abandoning the computers, surfing the Internet and on-line district and surrendering to Safeway, which now opera1es 20 stores. services. Giant food executives claim they are not abandoning the area. Bigger The 90-page book costs $14.95. and belier stores will be built right across 1he Maryland line in Prince The two entrepreneurs began brainstorming George's County. the guide lase year after meeting at several literary meetings and the Black Expo in African Americans get onllne in cyberspace. Washington, D.C. More and more young Americans are opting to start their own "In t6e eyes of mains1ream America, African businesses. A survey of f,016 adults conduc1ed by the University of Americans were considered to be roadkill on the will become necessary to have for the future." "cybcrcity." New Elam Ci1y is a virtual ci1y used Michigan discovered 10 percent of [.> By Shenlkwa Stratford HilltoP Staff Writer The impending closing of the Howard trnivcrsity Hotel on Oct. 30 will signal 1hc end of the sole African-American owned and operated hotel in the metropolitan area, as well as stores inside the ho1el like the popular Georgia Avenue Cafe, Natural Mo1ions Express Hair Salon and Ida's Ideas. The ho1el business owners/Ian to serve Howard students an the surrounding community until the hotel's closing. Neon liwits glow from the front window ofihe hotel. A casual, laid back ambiance is the perfect meeting place for lunch with Howard University Hotel closes In October. friends. The Georgia Avenue Cafe, now in its sixlh year provides the ago. We were thinking aboul community and hotel guests with a like being convenient for students" in the How~rd Uni_versity Hotel. pleasurable alternative to fast food. expandin!l, but we were lucky we Natural Mo1i oos hairdresser The closing 1s espec,ally sad to her Roasted chicken, potato salad and didn't. It ts going to be hard to find D 'Wan a Carnegie said. "I hate that beca!lse she enjoys providing high another place, but we will definitely they are closing down, but if they freshly baked bread makes for a stay open,'' he said. fashion products for the Black delicious homestyle meal away do close down and become a dorm community. Another business, inside 1he I will understand because it will be from home. hotel lobby, is 1he Natural Motion " I believ~ !hat if you give Blacks "The students, 1he faculty, the belier for the kids." good service, then Blacks will neighborhood- they love us. And Express Hair Salon. Driven by The salon's hairdressers will be support your business," owner Ida stui:lent clicntele, the salon will relocated to area facilities. Lewis said. we love them. Business has been close its doors at the end of October. good and it has so much to do with Howeve!, they _still feel tile closing Lewis' store features many of However, a shuttle bus will be ,s an tnJust,ce to the Black fhe location," Derek Owens, owner provided for patrons who want to her own creations and those o(. of the Georgia Avenue Cafe, said. community. designers from across the Owens is angered that 1hc hotel travel to the Natural Motion salon "It is sad that the only Black soutfieastern portion of the United is closing ana frustrated 1b at on the 6300 block of Georgia Ave. hotel . .. has to close down. What States. administrators wailed so long to let There is also a Natural Motion on does that say about Black folks?" "I don't know where I am going 14th and I streets. manager Ohver Bentlcly said. him know. "We've only been here for a year, to look next, but I will stay in "They only cold us a few weeks For !he past 11 years, Ida's Ideas, business. It's all I know," she said. but business has been good. We a cloth mg store, has been a fixture September 15, 1995 THE HILLTOP 89 HEALTH & FITNESS Natural products pro1nise perfect bodies, but leave students ill Moxley, an amateur body-building Within three days my urine changed colors, By Re9lnold Royston and competitor, acknowledges that many of the Crlstel WIiiiams my temper got bad, and I became so tired Hilltop Staff Writers products advertised as "performance that all I could do was eat, sleep and lift." AFTER enhancing" or "anabolic substit11tes" are Carlos Wallace, a member of the varsity The quest for bulging biceps, six-pack scams. The only substances that he wrestling team, said that athletes should be BEFORE washboard stomachs, and an overall toned recommends arc Arginine and Phenaline, able to use weightgainers or any other legal physique draws thousands of people into which he uses today. body-performance product. health and fitness stores each year. The "People should get well-versed in these "I started using them to basically get kaleidoscope of packages and labels can topics before they start taking anything at bigger and increase my muscle mass a little have a dizzying effect on people. all. They should have the right goals and bit. It's not going to harm you, and it's not For many athletes and fitness buCfs, know what they're taking to make sure going to harm anybody. I spoke to amino acids and protein supplements their products arc not canceling each other nutritionists, and there's nothing wrong provide a seemingly safer and more out" with it. Your body won't do anything with accepted alternative to illicit anabolic Concern over the use of amino acids and the excess protein." steroids. protein supplements is not unfounded. In Despite Montague's experience with the But the largely untested nature of these 1989, there was a nationwide recall of a supplements, he continues to use body "natural" products often distributed by Japanese product following the deaths of 32 enhancing products, but he now exercises health food retailers and fitness stores has people. The dietary substance they were extreme caution and urges others to do the been called into question. People in the using contained the amino acid L same. health industry point out possible health tryptophan, a substance that can disrupt "'The guamntecs ofso me of the products risks. body metabolism when taken over a long had attracted me, but now I watch out for "A lot of people don't know what amino period of time. those types of promises," Montague said. acids really do. Most of the med ical studies yeoff Montague, a sophomore "I had a bad experience with a particular have been inconclusive, but you have to business-management major, had negative product and still don't feel like my body's remember, when you're introducing new experiences with CyberGcnics, a bulk back to normal. I'm seeing results with the chemicals into the body you're taking a building supplement. product I am using now. But I think that if "I took it for about two and a half weeks a guarantee is too good to be true, then it Some will do anything to get these results, even making themselves sick. risk," said Daniel Moxley, a pers-0nal trainer at the Sporting Club fitness center. and noticed some changes in my body. is." No need to back off of the backpacks Boorenstein, head of the Spine heavy backpacks are the neck drink milk; 1 don't have any By Natalie P. McNeal Center at George Washing ton muscles, lower back and abdominal problems," said Liddel, who . Hilltop Staff Writer I University, "'The back pack has to muscles. Boorenstein also sees relishes her three-year-old green .:. be worn organically correct." nothing wrong with wearing a Jan sport bag. "As long as you People from Chicago may favor Boorenstcin says wearing backpack reversed, on the of the exercise you abs and back you'll be the Eddie Bauer. shoulder bags, such as purses on body, as long as the straps arc pulled fine. It's because the backpack rest Those from New York may one side puts strain on the muscles. tight. on your center." sweat the Jansport. " You put strain on the muscle "l don't wear shoulder bags," Some tips that Dr. Boorenstein Students from the New England trying to hold-up the weight. It can said Derrick S. Edwards, a has for people who wear backpacks states may like L. L Bean. be overwhelming. Only using one sophomore radio-TY-film major. "I are: Regardless of what brand of side uses up oxygen with in the have to give those bags up two -Bring only the necessities. backpack one prefers, it 's important t muscles. The muscles contract and years ago. I only get tired when I -Wear a bag that can be put on ~ for students to make sure whatever slow down metabolism." bounce up and down when I walk," 8 ,. . both shoulders. If you have a bag they carry fits properly. "You should carry the backpack Edwards said, who has to carry his .. .;" ' Students worried about as part of you," Boorenstein said, work clothes, as well as books in his shoulder bag, try'to rotate sides. i. damaging their backs from carrying "When you wear the straps loose, bag. -Don't swing the book. too low. w around heavy backpacks from class they pull you backward. The looser Courtney Liddel, a junior It should be reasonably close to the 'J; to class shouldn't be too alarmed. the straps are, the further the telecommunications major, doesn't center of gravity. j "As long as you put the bag a. ..______.; 1_...,.__ backpack is away from you. The have any problems with her -Don't pack more than ten across both shoulders, you should more you have 10 work with it." backpack. These students have different tastes in bookbag styles. be okay," said Dr. Dave Some key areas affected by the "l guess 1 have good posture and pounds. Two drugs may make abortions easier for women r combination has not been approved by the FDA. procedure. By Criste! W illiams Methotrexate destabilizes the uterine lining and misoprostol triggers "The bleeding and cramping can be unpleasant. They (patients] could Hilltop Staff Writer contractions causing the abortion. panic if they don't know what to expect .. . I explain it in graphic terms." The drug-induced abortion requires at least two visits to the doctor. On Since Hausknecht's test, there has been another study involving 300 lwo controversial drugs will make abortion easier for American the first visit, the patient receives an injection of methotrexate. A week women who were treated at three major centers. The results proved to be women. Methotrexate and misoprostol, when taken before the ninth week later, she gelS four misoprostol tablets to be placed in the vagina and held only slightly less effective and have been submi11ed for publication in The of a pregnancy can induce abortion. Both drugs are available in generic in place with a tampon. Within two days she would abort. Journal of the American Medical Association. folm in local pharmacies for fewer than $10. The combination's main side effects arc bleeding and moderate pain. Not every doctor stands behiml the combination of methotrexate and Methotrexatc, a drug used to treat cancer and misoprostol, a drug used The abortion would closely resemble an early miscarriage. The woman misoprostol for abortion, especially since it has not undergone major to treat ulcers, arc said to be safer to use than a surgical abortion. The would then return to the doctor's office to confirm that the pregnancy had testing. combination could also end debate over legalizing the controversial French been terminated. The few that fail to completely abort would be given a Doctors who choose to prescribe the drugs are more vulnerable to "abortion pill" RU-486, which is about 95 percent effective. With mini-suction abortion. malpractice suits should something go wrong. metbotrexate and misoprostol, a complete abortion is more likely. The drugs can be used until the ninth week of pregnancy. A cooperative multicentef study of at least 1,500 women is being In the New England Journal of Medicine, Or. Richard U. Hausknecht, "Counseling is necessary because this is very diCfercnt from a surgical planned. aNew York City gynecologist, reported that 96 percent of 178 women had abortion," Hausknecht said. "The procedure takes longer, and patients have "You can't be definitive ahout 178 or even 300 cases. We need a much successful drug-io'duced abortions using the two drugs. The New England to know what's going to happen and what to do if something frightening larger clinical trial to be sure of the method's safety," Hausknccht said. Journal of Medicine, called the drug combination "a safe and effective occurs, like very heavy bleeding or severe cramps." alternative to invasive methods." 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Mosley s offensive effort was cnhanceq the Bison (1-1; 1-1) gave the Pirates (1-l; 0-1), by the showing of junior running back Rhad1 a long-lime rival and newesl member oft he Mid Ferguson. Ferguson carried the ball 18 times for Eastern Athletic Conference, as much as they 75 yards. could handle as they dominated the game from Tomorrow the Bison have their first contest the beginning. of the seasoi: on their home turf of William H. The win was Howard's first since midway Greene Stadium, as they host the Eagles of through the 1994 seasonJ.. while the Pirates, last North Carolina Central. The Eagles, (0-2), lost season's Black College champions, looked far a close one to Bison-rival North Carolina A & different than the team who narrowly beat Ttwo weekends ago, 18-17. Last Saturday, they Howard 21-20 in last year's inaugural Greater fell to Elon College 12-5. Washin&ton Urban League Classic. Co~ch Wilson bopes the team that shows up Despite the victory, Bison Head Coach Steve at Greene Stadium tomorrow is similar to the one Wilson, said he belicvcs his team has a long way that has been playing these past two weekends, to ~o. but realizes anything can happen. 'We're struggling," Wilson said during a "Most people J>lay H.U. tough and this team press confcrCijCC last Tuesday. "We don't perceive [North Carolma Cent~I] is no different," he ourselves as a team who can just go out and beat said. Wilson, a native of Durham, North somebody." Carolina, added that the fac1 that North Carol ma However, the Bison did just that agains1 Central is located in his hometown will add to Tyrone Lewis rushes for goal line. The the excitement of the game. . . run was a major factor In the Bison win. Hampton, forcing the Pirates to turn the ball over . six 1,mcs. Altljough Hampton had trouble "There's a lot of Central alumni in this area, By Monica M. Lewis keeping their hands on the ball, they were and there are people on our team from that area Hilltop Staff Writer successful in gaining more y.ardage than the as well," Wilson said. " But, we don't take - Bison, collecting so:, yards to Howard's 454. anything for granted and we're not going to take A week af1cr a surprising loss to the Bcthunc Sophomore running back Stephen Mosley this team ligJ1tly." Bison quarterback Ted White eludes the Hampton defen Cook.man Wildcats, the tloward Un iversity contributed greatly to tfie Bison offense, rushing ' Lady Spikers have 'three-peat' in n1ind I Freshman outside hitter Alena Si~ Breshawn Harris, midd!e blo~ker Raquan comes back this year after a year-long support for the team's success. Waslungton and ou1s.-dc l11tter Ericka hiatus and has added a spark witlt her hara Lofton has some big shoes to fil l after has seen some rime in the starting li111 By Kisha Riggins Rockwood, integral 10 last year's team. hitting and tough play. She more than 1he departure of Harris who was the best and has an extensive volleyball back!lJ11 Hilltop Staff Writer Washington and Harris used up their fo ur tripled her number of kills and doubled her seller in the MEAC for the past four years, playing club and high school volfe~\iii years of eligibility and Rockwood is but Coach Spencer and the team has faith She has a ·umping ability and hol This year's Lady Spikers volleyball team mcligiblc for ihis season. All three of 1hem in Lofton having a grca1 season. hig.h school freshman long jump re " I' m expecting great things from I 5 feet, 7 1/2 inches. has some tough acts to follow. won All-MEAC honors along with junior 00 MEAC champions for the past two middle blocker Carla Ellis. Adrienne. This is her team. I feel rcallr, The team is really great and talc years, this year's team is looking to three Ellis is the reigning blocker of all comfortable with her play right now,' They have made fall the freshman I feel~ peat and advance further in ttie NCAA Division I volleybalr players in the country. Coach Spencer said. welcome and have 1aught us a 101 playoffs. She just came off a spectacular season by Off the bench, the Lady Spikcrs are volleyball. It's a great experience be· ''Our chances to win MEAC this year are leading the team in three categories: games deep in both experience and 1alent. Senior a team 1his talented and s uccess great," team co-captain Jaimi Smith said. pla)'ed (I 34), blocks (74) ancfblock assists outside hiller Stace)'. •Williams is playing Simons said. '"We have a strong team; we are young but ~192). She was also named as Howard's her last year of eligibility and sophomore This year, the Lady Spikers have a we are capable." ' Female Athlete of the Year,'' and is an All outside hit1cr, Shazarra Clark is a transfer road schedule, playing their first 12 The team is already off to a good siart American candidate. from Purdue and will be providing some away and almost all of 111cm against with a current record of 5-2. "I'm looking for Carla to have another hard hitting off the bench. conference play. "The two games we lost, we shouldn't grea1 season both offensively and The three freshman are expected to have "We have to play better against have. We had the ability to beat them, but defensively," Spencer said. an immediate impact on 1hc success o f the conference programs. This schedule ~ we beat ourselves. We were too cocky and Another junior who is expected to have 1995 team. test the make-up of 1his team;• Speij we need to learn to put teams away,'' an ,outstandmg season this year is outside " I' m really excited about this group. said. sophomore seller Adrienne Lofton said. hitter Shannyn Hollie. This team co-captain They all have club pla)'_ing experience and With only live home games this se• Last year, the Lady Sp_ikcrs finished was named the MEAC's Player of the Weck are all good athletes," Coach Spencer said. including tlie Howard Classic, whichl with an impressive 26-10 and were for the Cirst week of the season. Last season, Six-Toot freshman Rita Floyd is a middle team hosts, s upport from the crowl undefeated in their conference. They also Hollie finished fourth on the team in kills blocker who is expec1ccf to replace something the Lady Spikcrs expect~ qualified for a play-in bid to the NCAA ( 178), third in service aces (38) and second Washington's dominant player last year. '·From whai I hear, we havcn·1 had playoffs, wh,ch was a first-time m digs (341)-wh ich was 300 more than she Middle blocker Carla Ellis. She comes off the bench with a big much crowd support in the pas1:· accomplishment for a Howard volleyball totaled her freshman year. Hollie is one of blocking presence. · said. "And it 's a shame because we art team as well as a Historically Black College the hardest hitters on the team and is number of service aces from her freshman Freshman middle blocker Tara th!! winningcst teams o n campus 1 or UniverSi!)' volleyball team. looking forward 10 earning all-conference campaign. She also scored the winning Eggleston (Archbishop Carroll) was named Howard students are missing out on g,: "I think }playing in the NCAA'.s] was a honors this year. poinl, a tip, that won the 1993 MEAC to the All-Met honorable mention team and exciting games." good experience. We're looking forward to "For us to go far, Shannyn will have to championship title. last year and was the IOp athlete at her high The first Lady Spikcrs home game taking 11 ~p another notch this year," step up her game llnd give us consistent The other starters, Lofton, and junior school last year. She is coming off 1ne Spencer sa,d. scoring from the outside hitting position." outside hitters Brittany Hughes and bench and battling for playing time on the September 25 against Norfolk State. But 1hcy will have to do it without setter Another outside hitter, senior Smith, Margaret Lipsey have provicfed much front row. ------·------Men's soccer team begins Booters, men's soccer team, season undefeated, 3-0 conjures dreams of we could've scored more goals in this time as the Mountaineers By Dewayne K. Glssendanner the first half." a11cmpted more corner•kicks than championships Hilltop Staff Writer Throughout most of 1hc first Howard, 2 to I, bur came up empty half, the Bootcrs and Mountaineers after the first 45 minutes. ran up and down the sweltering The second half started with a By DeWayne K. Glssendanneer particular want was called desire. and in the work Men's head soccer coach Keith turf, kicking the ball everywhere flurry as Howard's sophomore Hilltop Sports Columnist sports, desire makes mediocre teams great tcams:1 Tucker seems to be smiling a lot except into the net. Late in the first turns great teams in10 dynasties. If you don't beb midfielder, Omar Shakir, kicked me, just ask Co_ach Steve Wilson or any membct th ese days. Maybe Tucker's half, the Mountaineers had a golden what looked like a goal-scoring glowing optimism can best be _Whatever it is that they're doin~, they should keep that 1993 Bison football team that went scoring oppor1un ity when a Mount sho1, but was turned away by a doin~ it. The "they" to which I m referring is 1h1s unprecedented 11-0 on their way to a ME. attributed to the fact that his Saint Mary's midfielder came dazzling save by an outstretched years mc11's soccer squad, a.k.a the Booters. Boaters arc 3-0 and off to their best championship. streaking down the middle of 1he Mountaineer goalkeeper, who I know JUSt what you're thinking: "Why is this fool O~ay, back to soccer. Excuse me for going oO start since 1988, when they finished field, putting him in a one-on-one caught the ball with his finger tips writing another piece on the soccer team?' I also know that l11tle langent, bu1 I'm really excited. Thero'sj runners-up in the NCAA situation with Howard's goalkeeper, and began a St. Mary's break. that this is football season, but I've got to give props something (!lcCtric about winning that really gets tournament with a 19-l-1 record. Jevaughn Sterling. It turned out to "We've come far, but we've still got where props are due. To be honest with you, I wasn't motor running. Last Saturday the Bootcrs did the biggest soccer fan until I checked out a couple of Last year, 01c Division I Booiers finished at j be a very hard kick that sailed just a lot of work to accomplish," said the Boaters' games. Besides, it's important for us to just th at to the visiting wide of the front post. enthused sophomore forward 'Yilh a m~diocre 7-7 record, which also included! Mountaineers of Mount Saint know that we can play much more 1han the big three: tics_. H~ving had a very strong off-season recruinn That missed goal proved to be a Marwan Porter. Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Mary's, as they defeated them in a big one for the Mountaineers. Not Despite the Booters' success so wh,ch includ~d: freshman Greg Simmonds. of OIi Anyone who hasn't seen this squad play, I sugg_est Md.; Jehman_1e Anderson of Sifvcr Spring. Md.: hard-fought 1-0 victory. only would it have tied the score, far, some players on the squad arc they do so. No, they might not bave Pelc playing Ja Howard's lone goal was scored Cl_1ong of Kingston, Jamaica: Carlington Clad! but it would have also significantly simply trying to take things one sweeper, but what this team has is a collective group ~ •.ngston, Jamai ) ,~------~.,..._--, , September 15, 1995 THE HILLTOP B13 ~~======,,,,,,,.,;;;;,; J SPEAK •' •' •' on1 a ace Sophomore Physical Therapy Charlotte, N.C. think that it is ridiculous! I t doesn't affect me because my am not using the ACCUS parents pay the bill, but there Iservice. I'm using my calling Ishouldn't be a flat rate. We ard, and I don't know that many houldn't be charged for local calls. eople that live in the area to make y fees from local calls should be local calls that total $30. aid by the upiversity. We pay nough as it is. 0111 :up md all her rffl"ll~::;:~ J ~, tacy erry Senior :cd Cr) Film 0 ~ Los Angeles, CA :11.°'1 ersonaJJy, I don't think that .I~11 0 it's fair for ACCUS to rutal! The charge is bogus • Pcharge a flat rate for local because you pay whether ~rd alls when some students doi;i't you use the service or not! ,cc( B know enough people to make $30 ', 11 orth of phone calls in a year. Io li Lh ·100 , on 1nd ood What i·S your opinion about Howard Universi·ty - and ACUS imposing a flat rate of $30 on local telephone service.for students? •' do/,' and' I .M.111ure arvey Junior Chemical Engineering Cleveland, OH t's more expensive than think it's outrageous! They havi~g regular local phone should have kept it like it was Iservice. Imy freshman year, free to call ff campus. ! -1 Kimberly Denson ...... · ..· .. :.r~ .-;.:. :. -~- ··; Junior --- , .,.:: ,.:·. ·1· ' ~ ·. ;·,;, Finance • .t · ... Durham, N.C. . '•' t's too much money to pay fur local calls. It should be free to call o Compiled by Lylah Holmes Photos by Kim Gaines Icampus. September 15, 1 B14 HILLTOPICS Happy l.lirthday to all the_Virgos in. All HILLTOPICS are due, paid If you are inte rested in volunteering get published; make corporate, media, and gov't contacts. Guaranteed learn the clique: Lachanda, Lolita, & Mehn , in full, 1he Monday before publi for theAth annual Woman to Woman Confrencc and could not attend the ing experience. .. We won't waste your da. calion. Announcemenls by cam -- R appy Buthday" lo all you lly vir• volunteer meeting, please sign up out time! (202) 408-0008. gos:Crystal, Monica, Lolita, Ben, Rus pus organiza1ions for mee1iogs, side 106 Blackburn. F'ORRENI' seminars or non-profit events arc Student Ambassador workshop• Sep sel & Melinda. free fo r l O words or less and $1 tember 25- October 2. If interested, PERSONALS LOVE LACHANDA for every addi1ional rive words. Please attend on September 25 at 6:00 Momca L. H appy 21st Campus announcemenls for prof pm Blackburn Center Forum. Current Don ' t Worry About the Challenging Year ahead. I've Got Your Back. it are charged as i.ndividuals. Student Ambassador meeting on Sep tember 18 at 5:00, Blackburn Center Elsie Individuals advertising for the Forum Mandatory meeting. purpose of announcing a service, I he Howard Omvers1ty Chapter of the buying or selling are charged $5 Nationol Council of Negro Women for the first 20 words and $1 fo r will hold a General Body Meeting on ' every additional five words.Local Tues. Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in Black 1 . companies are charged S10 for burn Rm. 148 & 150. RE'I RM I at the BEACH with I the first 20 words and $2 for Lutheran and Christian Stodents, Sept. I every five words thereafter. Per 22-24. Contact Pastor Joseph sonal ads are $2 for the first 10 Donne Ila, 806-5787 words and $1 for every additional A call for all SOU 1H CAROCINI, fi ve words thereafter. For color ANS Mo11., Sept. 18, 7p.m., Rm. 205 ads add an additional $5. Douglass. South Cnrolina Club mtg· Thisspa ee ANNO0NCEMEN I'S Be There!! . I The H.U.S.A. Commumty Outre.ach 'l'he Most Nolilc Lords of Program will be having its 'fi rst Adopt Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, A-School intrest meeting on Septem• Inc., ber 21, 1995 at 6:30pm in Accdemic Suppon Building B, Rm 103 (Next to eould he Beta the Sch of Education). Please feel free Chapter Present... 10 stop by the H.U.S.A. office or call Yvette at 806-7007 if you have any ALPHA WEEK questions. "My Hands·, This Village, CALIBER ENTERPRISES PkE• yo11rs. SENTS COUNT DOWN TO HOME Our Future" COM ING CALL (7'b3) 823-3744 Sunday, Sept. 17 - Saturday, Sept. CALIBER EN I ERPRISES PRE 13Phl Sigma Pt 1s a Nauonal Honor SENTS AIDS WALK 95. ORGANI fraternily not a Society ZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS Beta Kappa Cha will have HS I u-st CALL (703) 823-3744 meeting on Monday September 18. C RADMl'E AND PROFESSIONAL Re1urning members meet in Rm. L.-41 STUDENTS SUPPORT THE GRAD of the UGL at 5pm. 1 UATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY (;ALL Pht Sigma Pa Na11onal Honor Frater• (202) 806-6651 ADl'ER TISE nity. Membership Applications will be Pubhc Relations Student Society of avalible Sept. 18-t9, [rom ll-2pm America (PRSSA) will host a social on Ground f loor Blackburn. Thurs. Sept. 21 in 1he Sch. of Commu Pfo Sigma P1Natio nal Honor nications Rm. 211 at 7pm All maiors fraternity Formal Fall Rush Wed. invited. in Sept. 20 at 7pm, L.-41-UGL. B6siness ALL ARE WELCOMED Attire. For 10 the official Welcome Back Dinner more information -265-9873 on September 15 at 6:00pm sponsored It you are abstinent and 6eheve that by the Muslim Students of Howard the safest sex is no sex at all, then call University. Come early. the Tuo1po section at 806-6866 and share your views with us. SERVICES Dad you have a roommate from heav- Purh~Lse Bank Checks 1ha1 :.H1ghhgh1 e n or hell'/ Call and tell the_Thmpo your African-American Heritige & section abuot your roommate horror o r Symbolic Your Economic Power.". \ Ve fairytail stories at 806-6866. carry designs w ith significant African- Public Relations Student Soc,1ety of American leaders and arlwork. For America(PRSSA) will host a social on more info call Thurs. Sept. 21 in the Sch, ogf Com- AFROCENCiiECK munica1io11s rm 211 at 7pm .. AJI (619) 264-4840 or write, majors invited. P.O. Box 15722, San Diego, CA 92175. At1ent1on all science maJors: NOBC· Caliber Enterpnses, a business con- CHE/ACS meeting Tuesday September suiting fir m is seeking motivated sales 19 at 5:00pm in Rm. 108 Chem. build- associates and small businesses seek- ing. Guest speaker Dr. Victor Mc ing FREE business consultation. Call Crary. 703-823-3744 Callrng all NOPES to the football FOR SALE fe ild for the up-coming intramural fall HELP WAN I ED league. All iterested call DJ or Marty ]OBI! PAR'I' l'iME RECEP'I ION- at (301) 559-7842. 1ST POSITION AVALIBLE AT THE ALL ARE WELCOMED 'l'O I RE HILLTOP. CALL OFFICE MAN- OFFICIAL WELCOME BACK DIN- AGER AT 806-6866. NERON SEPTEMBER 15 AT $1 ?30 weekly possible ma,lmg our 6:00P.M. SPONSORED BY TI-IE circulars. For info call 202-393-7723. MUSLIM STUDENTS OP HOWARD MODELS NEEDED FOR UNIVERSITY. COME EARLY. NATIONAL & LOCAL MAGAZINES I he Ladies of Alpha Chapter, A lpha PAYS $100 Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. are showing CONTACT : PHIL COLLINS .. GOTOOm their support for the 9th Annual AIDS AT:(202)-726-1855 B'! TRAJNI WALK Washington on Sept. 23. We IN ( QlNSffil'S-Nonproht suppo11- SCH e11courage everyone to back the effort ing the development of educational of our walkers. Those interested in kids' TV and a public iotrest '' lnfor- .. ut your college walking may pick up information and mat ion Superhighway" seeks cyber- plcdge sheets in room 306C School of savvy F/PT interns with excellent ~ degree to work In the ::;C,,:o;m;,;m::,;u~•:;;ic=.ai'ti:;.o;;:ns,':.::::rn;;;;;;:- -;;.r,;;;;--· I organizational & oommunicalion Force Olficer Training Sc Beta Kappa Cb, will have its hrst ski lls 10 perform independent Then, after graduating from meeting on Monday, Sep1ember 18. research, moniter legislation, track Officer Training School, becom Returning members meet in Rm L-41 telecommunications issues in the commissioned Air Force officer of the UGL at 5pm. press, and assist staff. Graci intro to with great starting pay, complet Phi Sigma Pi Nauonal Honor Frater• advocacy work. Unpaid bul will worl medical and dental care. 30 da nity. Membership Applications will be w ith you to obtain course credit. ol vacation with pay per year available Sept. 18-19, from I 1-2 pm Resume/ cover letter/ writing sample Groung Floor Blackburn to: Center management opportunities. Le ,poib~i:;;S~ig"m"a,:;pii,,c-iNcra::1:':io::n::"al17Rl:ro;;;n;;;o;;:r-,:F,;,ra;;;t'"er'--- I for Media Education 15 ll K street, ii you quallly for higher educat nity Formal Fall R ush Wed. Sept. 20 NW, Suite 5 18 Washington, DC in the Ai r Force. Call \ at 7pm, L-41- UGL. Business attire. 20005 (202}628-2620. For more information call 265-9873 A N J1i O \J N C I N G s The Undergraduate Student Assembly An Employment Opportunity fo r would like to announce that anyone Graduate Students The Howard Uni- in1erested in participating in the DC versity Special Research Program AIR FORCE OPPO RTUN ITI .. AIDS Walk on Saturday September 23 (SRA) has openings fr Graduate TOLL FREE should call Dt1nette at 806-6918 or stop interns at HUD, $10 per hour, 20 1-800-423-USAF by room 108 Blackburn Center by hours per week during the Fall/Win- Wedncsday, September 20. The walk ter /Spring, and up to 30 hours during will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23 the summer. You must be a full-time and all money raised will benefit AIDS graduate student enrolled in a college patienL'i and research,. or university in lhe \Vashington. DC ' ( he Undergraduate Student Assembly area(including MD and VA). All will be sponsoring a forum with Dr. fe ilds of study are considered, Benjamin Chavis to d iscuss the Million althoug h prefrence will be given to Man March on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at students in public administration and 7:30 PM in the School of Business economics. You must be proficient in Auditorium. o ne or more of the following: Word NOTWEARINGA 'I he Undergraduate Student Assembly Perfect, dBASE, SPSSx, Lotus, and THE BL-\CK CAUCUS \'1/EEKEND abd YSB Magazine will be sponsoring SAS. Benefits: )\:Ju will gain valuble a pany/concerl in Blackburn Center expcriancc in ma government selling. SAFETY BELT CAN C tonight at 10PM in the Ballroom. You can improve your research and Tickets are available at Cramton Audi- data analysis skills. Gh·e your f YOU AN ARM &A LEG, torium for $5 and include a free five- career a head start! Th apply please William Becton and riend1 month subscription to YSB magazine. contact Ms. Sandia A. Spence (202) with l'be Undergraduate S1udent Assembly 806-4743 Fax:(202) 387-4309 Voice is selling THE CLASS OF 1999 T- mail (202) 806-5250 HOWARD UNI- · lam Kendrick and TheD .C. Love Fellow1hipC hoir shirts for $10 in room 108 Blackburn VERSITY HOUSING & COMMU- and the Center and at the Blackburn Party NITY STUDIES CENTER SCHOOL tonight. Buy yours today!!! OF SOCIAL WORK 601 Howard Union Temple Youth Choir Attention all Returnmg R USE B,g Place, NW, Room 350 Washington, Brothers/Big Sisters- Amandatory DC 20059. YOU MUST SUBMIT Saturday Sept 23, 1995 meeting will be held on Monday, THE OFFIClAL APPLICATION September 18 at 7:00 in Undergraduate TO BE C ONSIDERED. Library L-41. All must attend. Begin INI E;RACJi vE 'l'ELEv lSION ... 7:00 p.m. visiting your sibling October 2. PT unpaid internships available with l'hc Undergraduate Student Assembly Jntcrac1ive Tulevision Association. would like to announce that anyone Seeking talented students with DAR CON~TITUTION HAll interested in participating in the DC research, communication, design, AIDS Walk on Saturday September computer, and political skills to assist It's against the law. So if 23rd should call Danette at 806-6918 coalition including: broadcast, cable, up. l:k•.c''"•t~•.:., L0>~::t 'l'~. H- ,.-i-•~ · :'\,..>mp t.•.:!l,; c: ,d , you dQn't want a ticl