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VOLUME 84, NO. 32 FRIDAY, APRlL 6, 2001 http://hilltop.howard.edu Wright Talk of Buildings Lead Town Hall Discussion Wins in Swygert Outlines Next Special Phase ofPlan for Election Students By J OI C. RIDLEY Hilltop Staff Wriler By JOI C. RIDLEY Hilltop Staff Writer Presideol H. Patrick Swygert addressed Genia Wrigh1 and running mate issues concerning new buildings across Ashley Mcfarlin were elected pres campus in a Town Hall meeting on Wednes ident and vice president of the day evening. Swygert spoke ofthe plans for School of a new School ofCommunications, a science Communi campus, and a student union. The plans are included in his S1ra1egic Framework for cat i o o s S1uden1 Action II. Council in The firsl in the three-pronged Capital a contro Plan is lhe rebuilding of the School of v er s i a I Communications. The school, currently specia l housed in the former Freedmen's' Hospilal, election will be moved wilhin 6-12 months accord Thursday. ing to Presidem Swygert. The building will The si- be built "from the ground up" and modeled 78 victory after the new School of Law and Allied pm an end Hea.llh Sciences Libraries. The building to one of will cosl around 35 million dollars, Swygert the mosl Geni.1 \Vrlght, said. "(The currenl building) is inadequate holly con- Communlc:ntions and we must build in earnest loward a new Presldent.. e1ect School of Communications. We will have 1 es I e d races for broken ground within twelve months," office lhis year. Wrighl and Hen Swygert said. derson were previously on the Swygert also discussed the creation of a same slale un1il 1hey decided to science campus, lo be buill across from the separale. University bookstore. This building will School of Communicalions Elec l'tio
"Legacy status should be consid ered. However, the merits of the Law Club To Host Entertainment Conference Saturday individual should be the determin- Photos by Jessica Saint-Paul The Ceramics Program of the ing factor." Department of Fine Aris presented Law School's Spons and Entertainment Law Students Association - J. Paul Macklin, Senior, History "Reconstructing the Shards: A Sym (SELSA). Major posium of African American Ceram will host ih 6'h Annual Sports and Entertainment Law and Business Cen ics;' on Monday in Blackburn. The ter Court Conference Saturday. symposium brought together clay The law school is located on 2900 Van Ness Street. NW. Registration for artist-scholars Syd Carpenter, Willis the conference will begin al 9 a.m. The cost is: SI5 Howard University Stu Bing Davis, Martha Jackson-Jarvis, dents. $20 for Students. S30 for General Public. Davis MacDonald, Wonne Tucker, and The Center Court Conference is an annual event that consists of numer J ames Watkins. Artists ,,resented a ous panels that discuss a range of topics in sports and entertainment law pictorial overview of the history of and business. The goal of the conference is 10 provide a forum for stu African Americ:\n ceramics in Amer dents. professionals and the public 10 learn about these topics through ica, and also presented their personal workshops and seminars. journeys in ceramics. Organized by This year's panels will range from discussion topics to skills workshops. Professor Winnie Owens-Hart, the They include: the "Business of Music," "Business Management for your symposium was the first of its kind to Client, Athletes and the Law." "Opportunities in Film," For ac:lditional be presented on the campus of a His information regarding the conference. students can contact any member of torically Black College or University. the executive board: Elton Loud - [email protected] Isis Mancil - Above, artist J ames Watkins spins cla) [email protected] Lori Flowers - [email protected] into a work of art at the symposium. Herbert [email protected] Lashonda Council - Howard alum ChungKnight's."unti [email protected]. tled" was one of the works displayed Compiled by Chris Windham during the symposium. "You always need to refer to where you 're from to understand where you' re going." - Donald Rey, Junior, Acting Allied Health To Host Fundraising Dinner For Scholarships Major By Niquanda Brown lege of Allied Health, produces more Allied Hilltop Staff Writer Health professionals than any school in the nation," she said. Enrolled student numbers were small Howard offers seven different allied health when the College of Allied Health Sci professional programs. Students graduate ences first opened its doors in 1974. More becoming nutritionists. physician assis than 25 years and 2.000 graduates later the tants. physical therapists. occupational 1her• school is sti ll striving to produce qualified apists. clinical laboratory scientists. radia health professions. but with liule money. tion therapists and health managers. School officials say current financial "Many of our graduates are in leadership resources are not enough 10 provide fu ll roles in he.~thcare facilities or have opened scholarships and emergency loans 10 their own companies." Vnlentine said. deserving students. The allied heahh profession comprises of "A number of students le.we the program a team of professionals who support the each year due 10 insufficient funds to pay delivery health care. working in disease pre for their college education," Allied Health vention, rehabilitation, health promotion, Sciences spokesperson Deborah Wells said etc. in a statement. '1'his is a tragedy because There is a strong demand for Allied Heahh many arc first generation college students," professionals. Valentine said. Re.1liiing this 11 I According 10 Wells, 80 percent of the col demand. the Division of Allied Health Sci "If a prospective organization is lege's students are on financial aid. ences goal is 10 iacrease and maintain not biased toward a candidate's To raise money. the school has prepared a enrollment, pos~ibly through the funds secured at the 25th Anniversary Gala. demographic information, I don't 25th Anniversary Gala April 27 al the Grand Hyau Hotel. "We want 10 increase enrollment," Valen feel that legacy should be taken '1'his event will be the start of major tine said. "We also W'1nl 10 link our s111de111s into account when making admis fundraising activities 10 provide necessary more to intcrnationaJ communities and pro sions decisions." resources for minority students who are duce more leaders in the field," pursuing careers in allied health:· Wells The formal gala will begin at 6:30 pm - LaShawn Montgomery, Senior, said. April 27. at the Grand Hyau located at Electrical Engineering Major According to Dr. Peggy Valentine, inter 1000 H St. NW. All University staff. facul im associate dean for the school, Howard is ty, and students are invited, including PllOlo By Ctinmndr. ThomJ>S()fl premier in producing more minority allied actress and Howard alum, Phylicia Rashad. The Collei,>e of Allied I leallh. -Compiled by Clinlandra T/rompson health professionals in the nation. who will be honorary chair. Tickets are "Howard. being the first HBCU with a col- priced al $100. All interested should con- 1ac1 Ms. Deborah Wells at 202-806-5580. A3 THE HILLTOP' FRIDAY, Al'RIL 6, 2001 Spring Blacks Arts Festival Returns to Campus Tomorrow studded comedy show is planned for Wednes week's biggest event, kicks off Thursday. ''There are three reasons we se1 ourselves licity, Walker said. Their s1rmegy include full By JozeN CUMMINGS apan from Homecoming weekend;' Walker page adds running in The Hilltop, a thousand Hilllop Staff Wri1er day. Comedians Hope Flood, Jay Lamont, Usually a headliner. this year's event will be Talent, Bro· Man, and Tony Roberts are different, Walker said. said. " First, homecoming has a huge budget packels listing every event accompanied by to work with while we do not. Second, we a description. two banners which will be • The Undergraduate S1udent Association's scheduled 10 appear. "'The fashion show is a deep tradition at the arc more concerned with student invo)ve hung over Blackburn and Crnmton Auditori annual Spring Black Am Festival remrns to "The comedy show is a fi rs• for1he Spring Spring Black Arts Festival. but this year's ment: our chief audiences are those who are um, along wi1h other publicity stunts. campus tomorrow equipped with new events Black Arts Festival" said Khalfni Walker, show will be anything but tradi1ional.'' Tick head coordinator of this year's fes1ival. e1s are $10. currently attending Howard. Mos1 impor "Students have 1he op1ion to come to these and celebrations. tantly. our whole purpose is 10 celebra1e the events as always bu1 they can't say lhey didn't The festival will feature a series of artsy pro "We're definitely looking forward to see how On paper, the Spring Black Arts Festival ans and to bring the students together." know what was going on because publicily grams including tomorrow's yard-fesllstep 1he students will receive the comedy show. might look strikingly similar to homecoming, In an effort to increase attendance. festival will be everywhrre," Walker said. show, "Salute to Black Achiev~rs Luncheon'' but we are confident ii will be a success." bu1 Walker was quick to point out the differ organizers have paid special attention to pub• Sunday and variety show Tuesday. A star- A fashion show, which many say is lhe ences. New Buildings Lead Suicide Raises Concern About Depression From Cm111selit1g. A I do, family pressure of becoming successful is very stressful. Parents , University Center to bea part of the administration. "In the A Build should just support their kids." said Rattray, an advertising major. Town Hall Discussion ing lhe treatment you gel as like a second class citiun. By that. stu Connerly feels that one reason why people may not seek help because dents are lhen deterred from seeking help from others of the admin they feel that religion can help rhem ,erve all of their problems. ''There's , istration," said Oliver. nothing wrong with fai1h. however, I'm sure almighty God would want , From Town Hall. A I neighbors. It's aboul you to seek help [if] it's available," Connerly said. making students comfortable 10 thrive in According to Wessel. family problems, stress from school. and prob "Tuition is currenlly around lems wilh friends are not the majority of problems that s1udents come Dr. Wessel stressed that if anyone has a friend in need of help, that the global community and continue the tra $10,000," said President in to the Counseling Center for. '"The number one problem for 1he la~t person should ;peak to someone immediately: Swyger1. "We will try to avoid an dition ofHoward University;' said Swygert. several years has been relationship problems," Wessel said. When asked about Harris' death, Connerly said the suicide was a increase, but it wi ll be difficult because of Undergraduate Trustee Charles However, some students feel lhat students' family pressures are more prime example of what can occur 10 students who do not seek help. fumre projects." Coleman, Jr. asked Swygert of his plans to of a problem lhan people may think. "Our main objective is to provide relief to students before it gets to The Presiden1 said 1hat the University increase male recruitment of freshmen Junior advertising major Jolene Rattray has a friend lhat stresses over that point," Connerly said. 1 would officially announce i1s fundraising males to 1he Univer,ity. receiving a 4.0 GPA because of her paren1s. The Counseling Center is located at the intersection or 6 • and Bryant campaign in March 2002. The University is "Howard University male atten " I don't think lhat parents should pressure 1heir kids as much as they Streets. They are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. trying 10 raise "multiples of I00 million dol dance is more than other lars'', according to Swygert. The monies institutions, but it is still lower than will be used for various Universi1y females," said Swygert. "A healthy Howard , -.---'~ - :,-.. expenses including scholarships. making University is one wilh a balanced mix of . ..) ' . . ~ I ".. , •• THE HILLTOP the University completely lnlemet accessi male and female students." . .. ._ ..., --... -,.,. Swygert stressed the importance ,.., . . ble through hardwiring, and creating smart ~., ... rooms. of advancement of 1echnology on campus. Swygert said more than 8 million dollars He mentioned lhat in the past semester, all Be a part of the First has been given to the University, including law students were able to register online, a a 5 miltion-dollar gift from Chairman oflhe trend 1hat he said will continue. The School Board of Trustees Frank Savage. Swygert of Medicine has already begun to offer Rough Draft of History. also mentioned that this year's Charter Day mandatory classes online, wilh lhe Schools Dinner broughl raised I 0.6 million dollars. of Law and Den1istry to follow. Write for The Hilltop. 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The problem, Horowitz explained was that anyone who By MELISSA HAMMEL protests, we have editors refusing to print an advertise addressing the need for an open dialogue about 1hc issue Massachusetts Daily Collegian (U. Massachusetts ment. that's a political ad, 1hal's paid for,'' Horowitz of slavery reparations, simply sought 10 crush discussion. tried 10 address the issue of improving conditions and spoke negatively about reparations was immediately Amhersl) explained. '·How is this possible? Whal ideas are so dan ''To pro1ec1 people from ideas or even speech is to treat gerous that coUege s1uden1s and facuhy can ' I hear them?" them like children, I wouldn't wanl lo be treated like a thought to be racist. Increased access to knowledge and an allerna1ive view child, this infantizes people," Horowitz said. "This is what "And Ihere is a sile;it generation on our campuses now (U-WJRE} AMHERST, Mass. - Righi wing conserv point on racial reparations is what Horowitz explained as protests are, they are just tantrums. You say something as well, but the intimidating word is the "R" word," ative and former Black Panther David Horowitz addressed his motivation for both introducing the advertisement 10 that (pro1es1ors] disagree with and instead of arguing back Horowitz said. "If you are accused of racism. and some a mixed crowd of approximately 400 students and facul• collegiate publications and speaking on liberal campus they have a 1an1rum." body says your ideas are racist, and somebody auacks a ty members al 1he University of Massachusens about slav es across the country. Overall, Horowitz explained that he was not against college newspaper for being a vehicle of bigotry because ery reparations and his recent controversial newspaper ''The reality is much. much more complex than the reparations for any group, citing Jewish people incarcer i1 prints an ad 1ha1 they don '1 like, 1ha1 is an idea - and advertisement. rhetoric swirling around your heads that is being spoon ated in Gern1any during World War II as more than jus ii is a very powerful one.'' The air of tension was thick Tuesday al the Republican fed to you by your prof~ssors," Horowitz explained 10 the tified in receiving reparations - however. he comment He asked lhe audience 10 be open 10 different points of Club sponsored event, as s1uden1s entered 10 a heavy students in the audience. "I was talking bluntly (in the ed that he simply fell that reparations for slavery came view. and rather than simply addressing the issue of slave reparations, 10 focus its energies on issues such as police and security presence all entrants were forewarned advertisement], because I wanted people to slop and think. along 100 late. 1ha1 any protest would lead 10 immediate ejection. Maybe I hil 100 hard. maybe I closed everyone's minds. "l certainly believe that reparations for slavery is entire inner-city living conditions and how 10 supply all people Horowitz himself addressed 1be necessity for increased I am out here 10 do •wo things, I am oul here 10 ge1col ly morally justified. I believe 1ha1 reparations should have with beuer edueation. He explained 1ha1 there would security apologizing to audience members who simply lege s1uden1s 10 think and I am 0111 here 10 expose the reac• been paid to the freed slaves. 40 acres and a mule or some• always be racism, but that people should keep an open came 10 hear a different point of view, explaining that some tionary left wing," thing. but nothing could be made up for the crime of slav mind and not immediately condemn new ideas 10 rads1 rather nol hear information that they deemed offensive. According 10 Horowitz. 1he elimination of specific ery," he said. 'There is nothing that can be done fort hose lore. "Anyone can come up and give their viewpoint and ideas. and limiting the freedom 10 express them, was a people 1ha1 suffered, ii is 100 late. 10 1he slaves and their ·11,e world is full of a••holes and you can't outlaw them point out what they disagree with. bul instead on cam form of discrimination !hat caused individuals to be children, 1he immediate victims of slavery, it is too late, i1jus1i sn'1going 10 work,'' he said. "Believe me there are puses across the country we have name calling, we have treated unfairly. He explained that pro1es1ors, rather than they are 001 around to receive them.'' racists everywhere and there always will be."
U. Oregon Seg-Fees Case Could Alter U. Wisconsin Policy on Referenda
UW-Madison law Professor Ann Ahhouse said 1he By KEVIN WARNKt hibi1ed the use of advisory referenda after a Supreme review Owen Brennan Rounds v. Oregon State Board of The Daily Cardinal (U. Wisconsin) Court ruling March 22 in the case of Southworth v. the Higher Education indica1es that the Supreme Court would Supreme Court uses various criteria for deciding which Regents of the Universi1y of Wisconsin. nol be opposed 10 the usage of advisory referenda. cases ii will hear during a session and does 001 serve only While the Supreme Court niled unanimously in favor "I would encourage the UW System 1oexamine the pol 10 correct lower court's rulings. Lorence said he 1hough1 the Supreme Court may have CU-WIRE) MADISON. Wis. -A recent decision by the of the use of segregated fees, ii mandated that 1he SIU• icy change," Dean said. U.S. Supreme Court is prompting Associated S1uden1s of denl money must be allocated in a viewpoint-neutral Jordan Lorence. a lawyer representing UW-Madison passed over 1he Rounds case because it had jusl recent• Madison Chair Mike Dean to request that University of manner and directly questioned the merits of advisory alumnus Scon Southworth in his case against the uni ly made a decision in the Southworth case and was wait• Wisconsin System officials reconsider lhe use ofadvisory referenda. versity. said the Supreme Court's refu;;al 10 review the ing for 1he ramilicmiom, of that deci sion 10 work through referenda when determining the funding of student orga U.S. Western District Court of Wisconsin Judge John case does nol mean that ii accepts 1he 9th Circuit's rul the legal system. niuuions. Shabaz ruled March 15 that 1he UW System's method of ing. Althouse said it is common for 1he Supreme Court to The Supreme Court announced earlier this month that dis1ribu1ing student fees does nor eliminate 1he "unbridled ''The U.S. Supreme Court has repeatedly said 1ha1 when lel issues "percola1e·• before they gel involved. ii would not review a 91h Circuit Court of Appeals rul discretion" of elected s1uden1 representatives. i1 denies the review of a case. it is 001 to be viewed as an She said if lhe 7th Circuit Court of Appeals were 10 ing. The 9th Circuit upheld 1he University ofOregon stu The UW System Board of Regents has decided 10 affmna1ion of 1he lower court's ruling." Lorence said. "h's affirn1 Shabaz's ruling the Supreme Court may intervene dent government's usage of advisory referenda when appeal Shabaz's ruling to !he 7th Circuit Court of Appe.als. reading 100 much into ii to say that the Supreme Court is once again. determining funding levels for the Oregon Student Pub The s1a1e Anorney General's office, representing the backing ofT some of its language." 'The No. I reason why they f review cases 10 correct rul lic ln1eres1 Research Group. Board of Regents, has until April 16 10 file i1. "I don' t think the university can hang its halon 1ha1 ings] is because there ·s a conflict in the circuit,'' she ~aid. Last summer UW System President Katharine Lyall pro- Dean said he thought the Supreme Court's refusal 10 alone," he said. More Women, Underrepresented Minorities Admitted to UC System
By ANDREA O'BRtt;:N With this year ·s IO percent increase in freshmen admit from last year. ··we think i1 has some effect on UC Berkeley," he said. Daily Californian (U. California-Berkeley) ted to UC campuses. the university is making strides to The UC system also saw similar increases in women "We think some of the s1uden1s who may no1 have applied accommodate the 60.000 extra s1uden1s expected 10 enter admined. Dennis Galligani, assistant vice president for 10 Berkeley did apply because of the (4 percent plan)." the UC system by 20 I0. The UC campuses collectively student academic services. called the increased number Using application data, the uni,ersity predicted thar /U-WJRE) BERKELEY. Calif. - Showing a marked admiued 46.130 ;mdents for next year. 8.580 of whom of women admiued to the UC system part of a nmional approximately 2, I00 students applied under the 4 percent increase in underrepresented minorities, both the Uni were underrepresented minorities. trend that has been echoing the increase in women grad• plan 1hal might nol have otherwbe been eligible for versi1yof California al Berkeley and the UC system have UC Berkeley admitted 17 percent more underrepre ualing from high school. admission 10 a UC campus. Galligani said about half of admined 1he largest freshmen class in more 1han four sented minority s1uden1s than last year, almost matching After acceptance leuers were sent ou1 last Thursday. the that number were underrepresented minority students. years, university officials announced Tuesday. the I997 admissions rate, the lasl class admitted under eight undergraduate campuses arc focusing their a11en1ion ''The (4 percenl) program we pul into place for this year UC Berkeley admined more s1uden1s in every ethnic affirmativeac1ion before race preferences were removed on 1he last phase of the enrollment process-gcuiug the has excellent results," said Galligani. "Ninety-seven per group to 1he fall 200 I class. with 1he mos1 marked from the admissions process. admiued s1uden1s 10 commit 10 1he university. cent were admiued 10 one of 1he campuses they chose increase in the admission rate offemale students. Women UC Berkeley, however. still admits significantly fewer "Our campuses will be heavily invested in yield projects rather than going into the referral pool. (which finds the make up over 56 percent ofthe admined class, while men underrepresented minorities 1han ii did in 1997. 10 get students actually enrolled in the campuses." Gal students a place at one of 1he campuses). We're vc:ry cons1i1u1e 43 percent. "UC Berkeley, along with UCLA and UC San Diego. ligani said. pleased with thi, first year of implementation," The campus ad mined 1.0 I 3 Latino students this year. is highly compe1i1ive, and we are nol able 10 admit all the The university spends a 101al of$255 million on outreach Galligani said university officials had been concerned up more than 15 percent from las1 year. Native Ameri students that qualify for admission 10 the University of programs throughout the s1n1e. Approximately two-thirds that a high percentage of the s1uden1s ndmiued under the can students increased from 43 10 56, and 12 more black California." said Richa.rd Black. assis1an1 vice chancel of 1hn1 money is earmarked by Gov. Gray Davis for 4 percenl plan would be funneled 10 1he referral pool. s1uden1s were admined than 18-'>t year. bringing the num lor of admissions and enrollment. "In foci. we were able teacher preparation. where they would be placed at one of 1he eil!ht campus• berto 313. 10 admit only 25 percent of the students lhal applied this The freshmen admiued for next foll are the first to be C!-1 . White and Asian students also increased slightly, but year." admiued under the 4 percent plan. which guarantees 1he After the admission data were released. however, he said both groups comprise similar percentages of the 101al He said the campus received more applications this year top 4 percem of California high school seniors admissions only 3 or 4 percent of the students were nol admitted 10 admined freshmen as last year. than in the past. so 1he admissions rate dropped slightly 10 one of the UC campuses. one of 1he campuses 10 which they applied. Students Spend Less Time Studying, Napster Supporters Lobby Congress U. Virginia Study Says
By Phil Wickizer class a week. he or she should spend 30-40 hours a week Cavalier Daily (U. Virginia) studying outside of class. By Alex Kingsbury services like Napsler would pay a na1 fee for 1he Despite !he fact 1ha1 s1ude111s do not study as much as U-WlRE (DC BUREAU) cumulative distribution rights of the material. CU-WIRE) CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va. - A study !he University would like them 10. the study shows that "Licensed music should now be available over 1he receo1ly released by the Office of lnsti1u1ional Assessment they Mill are successful in earning good grades. ln1erne1 as it is over the radio," Barry said. "I strong and Studies shows 1ha1 University of Virginia s1uden1s Moomaw said this disparity could be a result of differ ly believe such a change is necessary. an important devote less time than University officials expect them 10 ent expec1a1ions and standards. IU-WIREil WASHINGTON - A line of hundreds step for the Imernel and 1hat it will be good for spend on studying and homework. "The data we collected suggests that s1uden1s aren' t of bleary-eyed. yawning college students waited out artists, listeners and businesses." The University study, "How Undergraduates Spend being challenged enough," Moomaw said. side My Brother's Place restaurant on Capitol Hill on Barry said that congressional intervention was nec Their Time," evaluated how students in the clas;,of 1999 Many students involved in the study are nol devoting Tuesday as part ofa lobby day organized by the music essary 10 resolve the legal issues. spenl their free lime over the course of their four years 1his amount of time to academic pursuits. This has led swapping organization Napsler. ''The question before us today is what does ii take al the University. many in 1he administration 10 question whether or not stu• "We didn't have to wail 100 long,'' said George 10 make music on the ln1erne1 a fair and profitable 'The study was designed 10 help beuer understand dents are in fact being challenged by their classes and pro Washington University freshman Kristina Pentek. business," Barry said. "I believe i1 will take an Acl undergraduate life in hopes of improving s1uden1s · life." fessors. "We had 10 come ou1 here to support (Napsler). II real of Congress-a change to 1he laws to provide a com said Ned Moomaw, director of the Office of Institution "I have been encouraging chairs of the departments to ly gets voices heard." pulsory license fo r the transmission ofmusic over the al Assessment and Studies. make sure their s1uden1s are meeting expectations and Nearly 500 supporters of Napsler passed through the In1erne1." According 10 the study. the average student at the Uni being challenged." Leffler said. "S1uden1s are key 10 1he res1auran1, receiving information packets, shirts and The Recording Industry Association of America also versity devotes 15-20 hours a week 10 academic pursuits. academic life here at the University." other Naps1cr paraphernalia before heading 10 the Sen had witnesses testify before the Senate hearing. 11tls is less than how much time the University says stu Bui University students said they believe they are ate Judicia.ry Commiuee Hearing on Digital Music "Napsler was exciting. Bui giving away someone dents should spend siudying. studying enough. and 10 lobby their senators 10 support the popular else's music without their permission is yesterday's According 10 Prof. Melvyn P. Leffler, dean of 1he Col "I think thes1uden1s al 1he University are driven enough music community. news," RJAA officials said in 1es1imony. 'The story lege, students should expect 10 spend between 1wo and 10 study enough and get the desired grades," third-year "I am a proud Napster user," said Richard Balzari• now is the music industry's efforts 10 alert fans and three hours ou1>ide of class studying for every hour of Commerce s1uden1 Michelle Harding said. " lfthal is less anni, a Virginia native who brought his two children consumers 10 the huge amounts of legitimately their in-class time. So. if a student is taking 15 hours of than 30-40 hours a week. then more power 10 them," to the even1. "I think 1ha1i i is good for the kids to see licensed music that is currently available online," legislation in action. I hope that they see that you need The halls of lhe Dirksen Senate office building was 10 stand up for the issues that you support." crowded with Naps1er supporters as they waited for Napsler experienced a series of legal setbacks in ils a chance 10 enter 1he viewing gallery of the hearing recent banles with numerous record companies. In room before courting their respective senators. early February. the 9th U.S. Circuit of Appeals ruled Singers Alanis Morisseue and Don Henley were in against the company saying that it must prohibit 1he anendance for 1he hearing and 1estilied that their sharing of copyrighted songs. The legal challenges rights as musicians were being violated. continue, however, ns the boundaries ofcopyright leg Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-U1ah), the comminee's chair. isla1ioo governing the Internet are examined and said that the world was entering a "new age" but that evaluated. that age was "slow in the making.'' Hatch was resis Around 100 of 1he Napster supporters, mostly s1u tant 10 the on-line licensing proposal citing 1he srnlus de111s. were allowed in10 1he cornmiuee room. of international 1rea1ies. Inside, interim Naps1er CEO Hank Barry testified The fate of Napsler remains uncertain as users and that on line music sharing should be regulated just like supporters of the service continue 1he figh t for i1s commercial radio s1a1ions. Banks suggested that the preservation. ------~------..
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SUNDAY, APRIL 8 PAL.M" SUNDAY 11 :00 a.m. Bishop Milton A. Williams, Sr. Craxnton Auditorium Presiding Prelate, Mid-Atlantic II Episcopal District, A.M.E. Zion Church Washington, DC THURSDAY, APRIL 12 .M"AUNDY THURSDAY 12: 10 p.m. Foot Washing and Holy Communion Rankin Chapel The Reverend Malcolm Frazier United Methodist Chaplain, Presiding The Reverend Harvard Stephens Lutheran C haplain, Preaching FRIDAY, APRIL 13 GOOD FRIDAY 12:10 p.m.-1 :00 p.m. Liturgy of' Good Friday Rankin Chapel The Right Reverend Stephen Short Pentecostal Chaplain, Presiding The Reverend Eugene Burrell T he Navigators Chaplain, Preaching
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SUNDAY, APRIL 15 EASTER SUNDAY 7:00 a.m. Sunrise Holy Communion Rankin Chapel The Reverend Dr. J. Carleton Hayden Episcopal Anglican Chaplain, Presiding The Reverend Dr. Bernard L. Richardson Dean of' the Chapel, Preaching 11:00 a .m . WORSHIP SERVICE Craxnton Auditorill.Ill Dr. Gardner C. Taylor Pastor Emeritus, Concord Baptist Church Brooklyn, New Yor~ Preaching
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In Search · Point of View By Summer Brown There is Help
of Earth How does a University cope everyone on campus to try to reach Friendly with the death of one of our own out to people who may be due to suicide? Sidney Harris's depressed or having trouble with death, which was ruled by the Leadership • C,t,.N '{ov. Pf\'>S life. Yes 25 years is a long time, but ME"t~t Metropolitan Police Department we should not take for granted CH1a:EN Ml.I,! ? that Harris's case was special and Editorials that most people on campus have A LICIA EVANS & calm lives devoid or complica iI JAMIL GORDON tion, emotional distress, family I as a suicide was the first suicide at problems or any of the plethora of Howard in 25 years. Although it obstacles people face in life. ' Howard University is obliged to has been a while, the issue of sui HOWA{ZJ) We know that there could never l implement a campus wide recy cide is nothing to be taken lightly be anything taht could replace I cling program. Ln order to make I on campus. Suicide is an issue on I such a program fiscally and logis UN!VWtt1, Harris, but our sympathies go out • I tically responsible, it is impera this campus regardless of how to Harris's family and close : tive that action be taken from the many people have done it or how friends. We urge anyone who has administrative level. Individual frequently it happens. liad suicidal thoughts to seek help efforts are more costly and less There are counseling programs or someone to talk to. Most of all, effective. To insure a responsive I voice from our administration, set up for all students and even fac we urge Howard University to I the Howard community must ulty. This should be an option come together as a campus and I show conunitment to recycling before talcing your life. It is unfor learn to support one another and I by expressing concerns directly ' I to university leaders. tunate that this was not the option not take lives for granted. Recycling is not just good for of Sidney Harris. I tbe environment; it's the law. Harris's death should remind I Beginning in 1989, the District of I Columbia enacted legislation I requiring its residents to recycle. i A series of Jaws, initially DC law 7-2226, Article 8, and concluding I with the I 994 DC law l0-178 t Article 3d, mandated recycling of Sorority Speaks Out on Spring Tradition I f paper/newspaper/glass/ and alu Dear Edi tor. minum by all commercial and forth n legacy of service 10 the community. Through our various programs and volunteer projec1s. each private entities. This legislation Whats your Opinion? Contrary to what has been promoted by other member of Alpha Chapter works diligently at being l includes the Howard University organizations. the Ladies of Alpha Chap1er. Alpha a lady of Alpha Excellence. We encourage our readers to write letters to the editor. 'lei) us whal ~ · community. In addition to avoid Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. did not participate in a Thus far, the chapter bas donated more than the JXlPCI' and its contents. We strive to produce a quality biweekly l)r0duc:t with ing the legal ramifications, recy "probate·· show Wednesday. April 4. $20,000 to Africare. as well as collected toiletries the news pages that are devoid of slant or personal bias. Please adib-ess all the cling fulfills our moral responsi This spring for various homeless and banered women's shelters. letters orcomments to, many Greek fra- The Hilltop bility to reduce waste, waste that Our continued work with the ON-TRACK program 2251 Sherman Ave., N.W. is otherwise burned in incinera Letter 1ern i1ies and at Clark Elementary and our college-focused pro Washington, D.C. 20001 tors or dumped in landfills. Burn sorori1ies will grams, have kept us on the path of success. ing trash releases toxins, includ take part in a '·coming out show" 10 display their As we've expanded our organization with our e-mail us a lhehill1op@h,:,11nail.com newest members to the campus. It is not the policy ing mercury and lead, thereby newest memben.. 54 D.I. V. Y.N.E .. we will continue of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc .. to condone such causing air pollution while con 10 reign supreme with "Service as Our Goal and activities. The ladies of Alpha Chap1er, Alpha Kappa Excellence as Our Standard." tributing to heart and lung dis Alpha congra1ula1ed their newest members with a ease. Runoff from landfills pol chapter event in celebra1ion ofthe Spring Black Arts lutes surrounding waterways, and Festival. All I06 members took part in steps. chants. Sincerely. heightens oz.one depletion. The and musical greetings. key is that waste does not, simply, Ninety-three yea.rs ago our illustrious founders set Robyn Melton disappear. The less waste we I produce, the healthier an envi .------~.------~ \ ronment we can sustain, for our selves and successive genera \ tions. ' Representatives from HUES Reflections of a Mourning (Howard University Environ mental society) spoke with pres I ident Swygert about concerns Mother that Howard University is not THE HILLTOP I meeting its recycling obligations. The Student Newspaper ofHoward U11iversiry Since 1924 l He promisimed. simply, to ' inquiry into Howard "recycling 'i status". President Swygert acknowledged the benefits of Betty J. Washington recycling but remained noncom JASON T. SMITH, Edito1°i11-Chief I mittal about a plan of action. The It has been a linle over one week since I beard gles with it everyday. Do you wonder, when will IRA PORTER, Ma11agi11g Editor ' fact remains that Howard Uni of the death of the 19-year-old freshman student, i1 ever end? This time it was so close 10 home. I I ,,ersity has a moral and a legal Mr. Sidney Harris. It hurt me then and it hurts know that you have 10 feel compassion for him CHRIS1"1NA ACKAH, 81,sintss Manager KA~ll.AH IIARNES,Ad Manag,r obligation to recycle. The time now. See, a linle over one year ago. my daughter and h.is family even if you never knew him. He for action is now. In that recy Ventura collapsed on the Ritz Nightclub dance has a fellow student trying 10 get through college I cling is not undertaken campus floor while celebrating her 18'" birthday. She with all of its ups and downs. A ''Brotha'· just Chrls1opher Windham Brandon M. Bickerstaff Shala WIison wide, we are not living up to our never regained consciousness. 1\vo to 1hree trying 10 make it through this barren land called Campus Ediror Spom\\~ek Editor Vince Smith responsibilities, much less to our hours after she left our home, my baby was dead. life. To you. I say, ''Don't give up on your dreams Photographers and learn from your failures." The most impor Nsenga Knlghl Camille Han·ey standards as a leading institution My life has never been the same. My daughter News &Htor tant choice you can make in your life is 10 know. Sports\\l,tk Editor Summer Brown ofhigher education. Georgetown would have been his age and a freshman in col ///1wroror University implemented recy lege. just like Mr. Harris. My love for her makes accept and receive Jesus. He is the only one who Chanel Vestal Jonathan Grannum can take your through 1hese difficult times and cling over ten years ago. George me think of him and his family so tenderly. I N~ws &Htor Copy Editor Otaolkt BtUo know the days ahead for his family seem so dark guide you over the ,narcs that will be placed 10 I Washington University and Ad,•trtising IAy Out '. ad even though the summer sun will shine des1roy your mind. body and your soul. God is Jamye E. Spiller Shannon P. Washington . George Mason University have I brigh1ly above your home. they will not feel the your refuge a11d strength, a very present help irt Chief Copy Editor Production Editor Anita Barksdale I followed suit with campus wide warmth of its glow in their spirit. TI1ey may trouble. Psalms 46: 1 Asst. Bu$int$$ Mana.gtr I programs. Our Howard commu even forget how to smile. I sent them my love. I I write this not as and employee of Howard Jonathan C. Sims Jamal O. Pope nity carries a banner of "leader~ would want them to know that one thing l have University School of Business, but as a parent. I Life & Style &Iiu,r l'bge D,signtr Tiffany Ew~ ship for America and the Global learned over the past 390 some days 1hn1 my woke this morning meditating on the thought t, O/fice"Ma"!'ger that it is necessary to be a good steward over all Ginger F. Skinner Community". Without real plans child has been come is 1ha1 no minute or second Engagt'Editor I that advance usable programs to will be as excruciatingly painful as when you things 1ha1 God has given me. That includes my I address the issues of the 2 1st cen first accept, not discover. but accept that they job and the students that I come in contact with '! as I go on about my daily 4u1ies. I could not go I tury, including issues effecting will not return. To survive. you must learn the I about my day as if it was jus another day at work the environment, these words are power of prayer and 1he power of the name of Now in its 77th year. The Hilltop is written and produced every Tuesday and Fri and that nil is well with my soul. For all is not but a hollow slogan. We implore Jesus. The power of both evaded my compre hension until I was given the burden of grief 10 well with my soul. I have been very troubled day by the students of Howard University. With a readership of more than 10,000 you. students, faculty, adminis carry. You cannot bare this burden alone. The over Mr. Harris' death. There are so many trators, and staff persons to take only shoulders strong enough to carry this bur• rumors regarding what happened on that rooftop. students and community members, the Hilltop is the largest black collegiate news the initiative to engage in a mean That is between Mr. Harris and God. I say 10 all den for your until the end, stay with you late at paper in the nation. The opinions expressed on the Editorial Page are the views of i ngfu I recycling program night, wake up with your in 1he valley in the the circumstances do not affect my acknowledg throughout our campus. Tull our morning and carry you to the mountain top ing 1ba1 ano1her young persons life is gone. The the The Hilltop Editorial Board and do not direc1ly reflect the opinion of Howard President, and his supervising repeatedly after you have climbed back down to circumstances do not stop me from sharing the Trustee Members, that recycling the valley is Jesus. I cannot give you words of love that I found in the arms of Jesus with you in University, its Administration. individual Hilltop Policy Board members, or the stu encourngement or inspirntion without acknowl this time of trouble. Mr. Harris' death calls for ' must be a reality at Howard Uni dent body, The opinions expressed on the Perspectives page are those of the writ ' edging the name of Jesus because before I lost prayer, unity and encouragement to our youth I versity. '• For more i11forma1io11 011 how my daughter that was how I lived (withoul Jesus) that Jesus loves them and he is still waiting for ers and do not represent the view of the Editorial Board. The Hi lltop encourages you to give him a chance. ' to bring recycling 10 campus, and it was only his mercy, kindness and grace that I am here wri1ing this conunentary 10 you. May God bless and keep you. I pray that he you to share your opinions on articles published in the newspaper. The Hilltop Edi contact HUES at I would also like 10 lake a moment to send my place His divine protective hedge around each of [email protected] or lari- condolences to the Howard University student you. torial Board reserves the right to edit letters for space and granunatical errors. All [email protected]. body. It has to hurt 10 seeing another youlh die. I Love You. leners should be typed. signed and include a complete address and telephone num I remember how my daughter's classmates suf fered so badly because no one understood or had Bcny J. Washington ber. Please send leners to: 225 I Sherman Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. Ques he ability 10 answer the all-important question. Administrative Assistant "Why?" My youngest daughter, Saunte' strug- School of Business tions. comments and leners can also be sent via email to: [email protected]. !: . AS FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2001 THE HILLTOP
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"' - .. ----·-. lll~)AUTHO~ITYONHOWARDSPORTS · . mm.,v, ., rniLs . 2001 Bl ffllKE ZONE China and U.S. relations improve a bit with the ON POINT: arrival of Wang Zhizhi. Track your favorite MEAC team at Story on 82 www.meacs arts.com. Get the -latest stats and news about all the conference teams. 01INSIDE i lBl&lllla II "'< .______. BISON ROUNDUP - THE A LOO Curve From Duke less hand-check. but his return five minute, at Duke University Following a rare miss by Dunleavy. Bani later was promptly followed by two layups From Fier)' From Curve er soared for a off-balance tip-in; Duke's by fellow sophomore Carlos BooLer. senior then elevated from the baseline for a Duke never trailed the rest of the game. tak the money. nothing beats a college educa Throughout the night, an occasional cla Bmm/011 M. Bickerstaff is a j1111ior pri111 jo11malis111 11wjor a11d Sports\~ek Ediror. Don't forget about TH£ H1u:r0P Engage', catch it in the B3 Tuesday Issue! flun.u~ Al'RJL 6, 200 I • • • • POINT Of • • • • • • • : . DON'T BE •~ The Lioness and the Peace Maker ·sKURRED • • 8Y J ONATIIA-; C. StMS By J ENAE Ct.ARK : Life & Style &Jitor Hilltop Staff Writer • • • Jill, Erykah, Amel. and now, India. 1ne resurgence of new As a young woman on the brink of : age old school rhythm and blues has welcomed its newest full-0edged aduhhood. my stream of : member, soul sistah. India Arie. consciousness seems to be based on the : Meanjng is what this artist in her own right is filled with. dilemma of dealing with the opposite • From her name"s me~ning India holding ties to the country sex. Now for the sake of eliminating : where a pacifist Mahatma Gandhi reigned supreme she has redundancy. l will not attempt to even : showed this part in her name. "I didn't find OUI till later [about touch the "all men are dogs·• theory, : the name]," said Arie in an interview with the Hilltop. Arie, nor the notion that men just do not get • meaning lion, is an expression of her dominance not only in it, and they never will. It is not that I : the music industr)~ but her personal life as well. don't agree with these opinions. but : "I am ,-cry extro,erted,'" Arie said about the correlation to I'm sure that most everyone is sick of : her and her names.'lke "that's another part of my personality." reading literary pieces reminiscent of • 'The Atla111a native was never the average girl from the video Waiting to Exhale. It's time for a new : asher song says. "I was weruingbeU bottoms in87," said Arie perspective. : about her schooldays, "I was the girl thm people wouldremen1- I recently had an epiphany about : ber:· young Black men. especially the ones • •·Growing up was tlte hardest thing in my whole life:· Arie that I"ve encountered. While most : said. Leaving Denver, Colorado. at the age of rnne and mov brothers pride themselves on present- : ing to Atlanta was a big step for her. "'I had to wonder about ing a virtually Oawless air of strength : who wanted 10 fight me," Arie stud "'I was simple. but I stood and bravery, the bouom line is this: • out." men are afraid. • A self-proclaimed spiritual warrior Arie bounced onto the Some say that fear. like other basic : scene with her debut album Acoustic Soul on M3!Ch 27th. emotions, is relative. However. the fear : Packing punches with a hip-hop spiritualistic vibe, Arie is def that l speak of is much deeper than that : initely not the timid one anymore. Making jewelry for a liv evoked by any horror film. I have yet , ing while in college Arie began 10 take guitar lessons paid for to figure out the exact source of this : by her parents. fear, but young women need to be : "'When you still love your.;elffrom ego its arrogance," Arie aware that it definitely exists. • said about herinnerstruggletl1roughchildhood into adulthood. Now what exactly ,ue men afraid of? : Parental ,uppon is a big part of her life and her profc,-sion- Most women would quickly respond : al career. "'My parents are very supporti,e:· Arie said" my that men are fearful of commitment. : d.'ldboughtmeanyinstruments.[my]mommakesmyclotltes.'" But once again. that is only a surface : Thisstr0ngfamilybasekecpsAriegrounded. Andthatground answer. I do not claim to have any for- , has allowed her to make it the top of the music industry. mal psychological training. so I must : 'Sour which took Arie two years to do wa.5 the biggest hur explain my theories by citing a specif- : die of her life. ''There was too much stuff going on:· Arie said. ic situation. k i I eh s M: : 0 V01erlrulkedwlh'l;helil;~fls10/t,\riels:fys cs theinspi- A young sista I know met this young • ration ofSteve Wonder. Musiq Soul Child. and Donnie Hath man last year sometime. They began : away. She said her favorite album of all time would ha,e 10 their friendship very casually. but as : be Steve Wonders. Hotter Than July. time progressed they both realized that • --1 want 10 people 10 under.,llllld th.11 we are all coming from their personalities were very similar. : a common thread." there"s one of e,-erybo FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2001 T HE HtLI:fOP B4 . .~ • THE ANNUAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP RETREAT SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES . QR ~ ' NEWLY ELl;ClED SiUDJNT GOVERNMEN'f:·\MDIRS SE!WING IN T . ,.,,_.,_. ~~ ACAp E~\S,; EAR IS ALMtlST HE·RE. Ipis year's retreat is entitled: ..... · VS.CAPES: I DESIGNS AND -YOUTSlfOR THE 200 I ·2002 S . 1JENT LEADER l r j Howard University · { Office of Student Activities II ALL NEWLY .... _ . ORTTOTHE OFFI (Loca ~rl" TOPICK YE AT. BS THE HILLTOP FRIDAY, APRfL 6, 2001 ENTERTAINMENT Howard Students Bring the J. T. Y..J\.. BRIEFS By T AKlRA A~EXANDER tain ensembles. Sunday ~~mpiled by Brandon A. Miller Hilltop Staff Writer was the only day per mitted for dress Behind all the hype of whether a show wi ll be first-class, ghet10. or rehearsal. making the Puff Daddy Plays the Name Game whelher or not you will see 1he same faces from every other fashion show. entire process hectic The 1eam behind this show is making sure you will walk away from this but through it all, every After being found innocent of all charges, Puffy Daddy announced show in awe, as in the case of the entrepreneurial society which is the brain member maintained that he plans to officially change his name to P. Diddy the child and sponsor of FEVA'. This campus organization has been servicing composure. After the first week in June. Puffy also plans to have a name changing the Howard and Districl. community for five years in entrerpreneurship, tedious task of ceremony and may reach out to fonner president Bill Clinton and leadership roles. The goal of the entrepreneurial society is to, "uplift wardrobe, the models to change his name. The nickname P. Diddy was given to him students and the community and branch out in several business through• walked the runway, by the late Notorious B.I.G. oul D.C," said Pittman. outfit and all. 10 the Junior. Axia Weeks and freshman, Florence Pittman. members oft he entre music designated for preneurial society, a.long with a team of seven have coordinated, planned, each scene. Juvenile Gets Arrested and promoted this fashion show. Three months in the maldng, and with no Back and forth. the prior experience. Weekes and Pittman prove the power of perseverance and models finalized and Juvenile was arrested during a fight outside a comedy club and motivation can carry you anywhere. perfected every twist charged with hitting a man over the head with a champagne bottle .The university sponsors several fashion shows during the year, however and turn under the and grabbing a police officer. The incident occurred outside the the coordinators had something distinct in mind. They wanted to present direction of the run lmprov Comedy Club in Miami. Juvenile was taken to the Howard something different, something special. "The objective is to show way coordinator from Miami Dade County Jail and released on $17,000 bond. case and give the designers exposure into the fashion industry," Pittman said. Epiphany Productions Weekes added, "We want to exhibit student talent through music, an, mod of Baltimore, M.D. els and designs and help aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their goals." FEVA' ,;Epiphany productions Swizz Beats says Peeeaaace doesn't focus on who's in the show. rather the talents of students on cam is fabu lous," said pus. That is why none of Howard's premiere models were strutting up and Pittman. The runway The main producer of the Ruff Ryders camp Swizz Beats has down the runway, this time the focus was on the clothes. coordinator analyzed launched his own label entitled FuU Surface. In addition to the It has been a long haul for the group, last Friday, the group was unable 10 each model's walk. label, Swizz also will release a compilation entitled "G.E.T.T.O. find facilities 10 practice the show, and had to reson to the hallways of the poise and facial expres• Stories" which will be released on Dream Works Records. ecology building. Despite the unusual surroundings of people walking past sion. to get to classrooms, the models practiced willingly and with faith that the Besides the fashion, Almost everyone in the industry, including Jay-Z. Shyne, strUggle will be well wonh it. Since the hallway was not a suitable place 10 coordinator Weeks and Quincy Jones, OutKast and even Michael Jackson, practice without spectators and other distractions, rehearsal ended early and Pittman ran through the talent portion of the show complete with poets, rap reportedly will contribute to the project. resumed on Saturday. per, and DJ. In addition. other aspects of the show are finalized such as light On Sunday co-coordinator Pit1man arrived two hours before rehearsal to ing, seating, hair and make-up. Throughout the six-hour rehearsal, the make sure that the ballroom was open and the stage set up. Many thoughts group worked very well together talking and sharing last minute ideas. The Aaliyah Comes to a New Resolution were running through her mind, she stated. "I hope everyone shows up with• models worked very well together. it was a friendly, relaxed environment. Despite her many movie projects, Aaliyah continues to remain a out attitudes and are ready 10 work." After 2 p.m. models staned to arrive, Model Nicole Hamilton. "Models have helped one another out, and it's a R&B songstress. Her untitled third album is scheduled to be some alen and ready for the long rehearsaJ, others a little thrown by the time lot of teamwork involved." During the week, three rehearsals stood between released on June 5th, her first album since l996's "One in a Mil change. Model Carla Slaughter, "I hope to do a full run of the show 10 see them and show time. Through it all. the entire team fell confident that FEVA' lion". The first single "We Need a Resolutit;>n" will hit airwaves how successful it will be.'' Shonly after, designers arrived with creations on would be successful. Coordinator Weekes. "I am guaranteeing that the show hand, and beautiful colors and textures emerged from their pla~tic wrappings. is a success, and hope that I meet with the group's expectations for the show, on April 13th. The single is produced by Timbaland. Some of the models impressed with lhe designs rushed eagerly to try on the I wanted to meet everyone's standards." II was a first time for all of us, so outfits. Between the designers, coordinators, and models, outfits are assigned we did' it off of very lillle experience, bul we pray for success." Florence to each model based on fit, and look. Nine 10 eleven designers were show adds. "I just want everyone to get their time in the spotlight." RZA Plans to Shoot with cased, ranging from casual, semi-formal. urban wear, and African anire with After FEVA'. what's next for Piuman and Weeks? Both responded, "sleep!" a modern 1wis1. Weeks adds. "I would like to work on future shows." In addition, what can 'Digital Bullets' For each outfit. the designers look for individual style that will compliment we expect from theentrepneurial society. "Lots of big things. summer street Wu-Tang Clan member the Rza is set to drop a new solo album on their design. Student designer. Cecily S1ewan. "I look for a natural look, a festivals for youth, yearly fashion shows, communily expansion and net cenain confidence that will personify the clothing." However. a few dis working. and essay contests and community service. For funher informa July 3rd on Koch Records. The album is tentatively titled "Digital crepancies happened with panicular pieces, when some models were unable tion about the entrepreneurial society or membership meetings. held every Bullet". RZA seems to have conflict with his fonner label Gee to fit panicular designs. Only minor altering could adjust some outfits, but Tuesday in the School of Business between 5-6 p.m. in room 318. contact Street. Rumors say he may have to release the album under his not all. Nevenheless, the situation fixed itself when models swapped cer- President. Anika Sandy at [email protected]. alias Bobby Digital or something else entirely to avoid any problems with the label. Makin' Moves Britto Style 'Ghetto Love' Blends By DANLELLE POINTDUJOUR A day at The Bri110 Agency for Marve1 is never the same. "My day is so Smooth Hilltop Staff Writer spontaneous because clients call and need things from me yesterday". says Britto. In this business you have 10 have an innate ability 10 be a good exe "Never ever take no for an answer ...ever." Those are the words that got cuter and public relations dynamo Marvel Britto exactly where she is today ... living connector of R&B, large. the dots. You For those of you who don't know. especially all you aspiring rappers, singers, have 10 want athletes and entrepreneurs out there, here ·s the 41 1. Ms. Marvet Britto is one of to know in Hip-Hop lhe en1enainment industry's top publicists. she·s lheonc you'll find sitting in a form at ion big expensive leather chair behind her desk at The Britto Agency where as pres and be able 10 ident, she caters 10 the needs of high profile clients such as Eve, Star Jones. Allen seek ii OUI." Beats Iverson and Oprah Wmfrey. She's the one whogetslhephonecall when Y2G.com However, and Motorola need that banging press release or Mariah Carey wants her New Marvel readi By JORDAN G1Z7~\REU,I Years Eve pany 10 be the talk of the town. However, despite all her success she ly admits that Iowa Smte Daily (Iowa State U.) will be the first to tell you that it did not come easily. if she wasn't Born in Connecticut, but r-.uscd down in Atlanta, Marvel Britto got her first the owner of AMES. Iowa .. Jaheim's 'Ghet ias1e for music and public relations from her R&B singer sister Cherrelle, who what Essence to Love.• blends smooth and sexy many might remember for her chart topping hit song "Saturday Love", "I was magazine love songs with some uptempo hip-hop beats to create a so.ind that mo,1 R&B following my sister around on all these interviews and I knew she had publicists, described as fans will find soothing. moving and refreshingly new all at the same time. but they just didn't seem in1eres1ed or excited in her and I didn't even know what a "public re 'Could It Be,' the fir>I single released off lhe LP. has found its way into heavy a publicist was", says Britto, "so I went to the library everyday and read every l a Ii on s book I could find." dynasty" she rotation on both MTV and BET in lhe United States. In the United Kingdom. how All those days in the library paid off because Marvel found herself in Alaba would proba ever, bootlegged copies of !he track have been making way their into the tape and ma at Tuskegee University, but after three years she made a decision that would bly be a film CD players ofEnglish fans who are buzzing about the New Jer.;ey-nativc's hit song. put her on lhe path to succes.~. "I was just bored with school and I felt that life star. "I prob On the track tha1currently sitsat number4 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-hopSin experience was more of what I would need 10 make it,'' so she dropped out. Now ably would gles and Tracks chart, Jaheim half-sings and half-raps about what 'it could be" out in the world with nothing but drive and determination. Marvet took various have been the about him that attracts so many members of the oppo,,ile .ex to him. jobs. She did everything from waitressing to being a fiighl attendant ...and got black Eliza- 'Could it be the clothes that I wear/ Break yo neck when you see a nigga fired from each one, ·•1 kept getting fired because I was my own boss and a lot beth Tay- N'B11she Wrightiso11 eofMs.Britto's Talents dip/ Or could it be the ice you see/ But you tell me that you really didn't feel of people were intimidated by my aggressive nature. Ftnally I decided I needed Ior or Sharon it.' Jaheim sings over a medium-paced. glitzy-sounding background set. He to strut my own business." Stone. I continues to flow. 'Could it be the word on the block / Know they told you Thal brings us to lhe year I995. With no experience and people telling her left might have even become president of m> own film studio," that a nigga got ii locked / Tell me why you just can't stop/ I'm thinkin' that and right that she would never make it, Marvet did whatever necessary to prove With such a high streSs job Marvct, unfonunately, enjoys no days off. the only them wrong. "People just weren't willing 10 help. I had to build this company perk she enjoys are routine massages. but she does get to bask daily in her suc its all about me/ What could it be?' from nothing", says Britto and she did just that. In two years time Marvet Brit cess. "I never really wanted 10 be famous, I just wanted 10 inspire other young The title track "Ghetto Love.' along with "Looking For Love• and ' Heaven In to turned her dream and hard work into a m1tlti million dollar "360 degrees pub African-American wornen 10 go for their dream.~. If you want to graduate from My Eyes.' are the best slow jams on the album. Jaheim's lively voice and catchy lic relations and lifestyle marketing agency" that takes the business to a whole college and stan your own business right away. then do it. why wait." melodies adorn these rhythmic and sensuous love-making tracks. new level. With her most priud possession, her bible. a~ her guide and her proudest Lil' Mo. who appeared on Ja-Rule's last album. teams up with Jaheim on 'Find In a field where women continue o be stuck in the •~echnician" role and in an achievemen1s 10 date being her agency and buying her mother a house, Marvel ers Keepers.' Also fearured on ' Ghetto Love' is Next, who sing the background industry that is dominated by men. Marvet Botto conducts herself like the hard still takes timeout to renect on and remember who made it all possible. "I believe vocnls for• Anything.' Listeners are also introduced 10 artists Castr0 ('Let I: Go"), working, tenacious and driven businesswoman that she is and you can tell by her God has blessed me and I don't feel that I will continue to be blessed if I don't Miss Jones ('Waitin' On You"), and Terry Dexter ('Remarkable') throughout the and voice that she commands gets respect. "A lot of people out here want 10 dis use my success to give back and help others:· and with an attitude like that not course of the album. A slammin' 'Could It Be" remix that samples Craig Mack's courage you. but you can never let them bring you down and you never take no only will Marvel Brillo make great strides in her field, but in lhe lives ofall those famed 'Aava In Ya Ear' tops off this up-and-coming R&B act's first record. foran answer. I don't accept "no" my client can't perfom1 or"no" my client can't she comes in contact with because she SCL~ an example that we all can follow. make this appearance. I tell you why they should." Go 'head Ms. Britto! Jahcim's sound makes this album a solid addition 10 any R&B fan's collection thanks 10 its fluidity and e.-isy-listening appeal. 'Blow' Sizzles with Solid Performances at Theaters By CASEY J OUNSON realizes he can send pot back East with his girlfriend and sell ii for twice as much. and ultimately cursed in his life. Daily Nebmskan (U. Nebraska) Greed sets in, and George is selfuig more pot than he can get. So he goes to Mex Depp shows us how Jung can be good as well as bad nnd how sometimes b.1d • ico where he can find more pot. Before you know it, George is tremendously rich people may not really be villains. But ultimately Jung is trapped in the life that he LINCOLN, Neb.•· How does one go from New England hick 10 multi-million• and then in prison after being caught with over 600 pounds of pot. has made for himself, and his inability 10 leave it is his ultimate downfall. Depp's aire in a few years? J11~1 ask George Jung. who did it before in real life and on the Although Depp's work as George Jung is great. the best performance in lhe movie and Moll's perfonnances are not the only good ones in this feature as lhe list is big screen in the epic true story 'Blow.' a sizzling rocket of a motion picnm: about is by far that of Jordi Moll in his portrayal of Diego Delgado. Jung's celhnnte in long. a mgs to riches drug king that thrills. captivates and rips lhe hean out ofan audience. prison. Moll is quite brilliant at his craft, pulling off the my,tery and elegance of Notable others are Ray Leota. who plays Jung's father. and Paul Reubens (Pee In lhe movie 'Scarface,' Al Pacino plays a drug king. too. But before his rise, this smooth talking double timer who introduces Jung to a Columbian cane!. Using Wee Herman), who plays Jung's initial California pot connection and eventual his boss tells him that in order to survive in the drug business, he must stay low his Califomia pot connection. Jung becomes a West Coast cocaine man during lhe cocaine distributor. and also Jung's girlfriend Barbara, played by Franka Potente. key. He must try not 10 get it all at once. Perhaps George Jung should have taken I980s, takes a Columbian wife (Penelope Cruz) and settles down with his money who dies of cancer and steals p.1Tts of lhe beginning. this advice. Maybe he would have ifhe had not already been supplying the entire safely in a Central American bank. End of story right? Director Ted Demme combines pans of movies like "The Doors.• "Scarface.• West Coast with cocaine by lhe time the movie "Scarface" was made. Pacino's char Not really, as a few other things happen in this movie that make it different than ' James Bond' and "Goodfellas" to create a movie that is big, bold and beautiful acter d~'ll't heed this advice, and he ends up dying because of his pride and his that ending, or a shoo1-'em-up gangster movie. First of all, this story isn~ about a desire 10 have it all. But George Jung wasn't like Pacino's character. Hedidn~ want heanless drug lord who kills everyone he sees and travels with an entourage every in:e ~- acting and the big-time producti011 of this movie combine to give a it all at once. All he wanted was to get out of New England and take in the sun and where he goes. Sure, Jung is drug dealing scum, but a monster he is not and here message about drugs that millions of dollars and and years govemment campaigns good times of late I960's California. The only problem is that George didn't want in lies the essence of the film. 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