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VOLUME 87, NO. 39 Friday, February 13, 2004 www.thehilltoponline.com Students HUSA Celebrates Black History Through Song
Support By Charreah Jackson Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing.~ Hilltop Staff Writer As different faces of the Howard community, from HUSA staff members Convicted Tuesday evening kicked off the cele to Mr. and ~1s. Howard, told of the bration of the Arts and Entertainment undeniable place music has played in Week of HUSA's month long Black the history of bJ.,cks, the audience not High School History Celebration, as the Howard only were entertained ·with talent, but Gospel Choir, spoken word organization enlightened \•tith profound knowledge. Poutre, the Vizion Performance Team "I am glad I came to this program, Athlete and others celebrated the performing as it evokes us to reflect on accomplish arts. ments of those who have come before By Brian Kasoro The program, entitled The Sounds us, while also encouraging school spirit Contributing Writer that Sustained Us: A Celebration of and for us to support our peers, as they African Americans in Performing Arts, do positive things," Larry Brown, Jr., a W11ile Marcus Dixon sits though not widely ad\'ertised. boasted a senior broadcast journalism major said. in a Gcorgrn prison rcll, with large crowd that filled Blackburn's West Although the program focused on Bnllroom to capacity. The tone of the music, other art forms were incorporat his Vanderbilt scholarship P Jll ' 1-\M,~I \ll \lJ\~'' letter collecting dust at evening was set as Howard student ed. Howard University spoken word The Vizion Dance Group performed at "The Sounds That Sustained Us," a home, an informal group of Amanda Bynes stirred the crowd with HUSA-sponsored tribute to blacks in the arts in the Blackburn West Howard students, joined by her rendition of the National Negro See HUSA page A4 Ballroom Tuesday night. the Howard University Student Association, are making plans to support the 19-year-old black man who they all say is a victim of injustice. Dixon was convicted last Speak Outs Heat Up as Comments Get Personal May of child mokstation, after it was discovered he had sex with his underage By Venus Brooke Taylor By Charreah Jackson girlfriend, who is white. The l IilJtop Staff Writer Hilltop Staff Writer charge has garnered the attention of activists and the Candidates for Howard University Student As the third speak out for student govern national 111<.'dia hl'causc of its Association president and vice president and under ment candidates began Wednesday, the crowd vague definition in Georgia's graduate trustee presented their platforms to the was able to see the true character of the con law books. According to the University in the second of a series of speak outs tenders when they were allowed to ask each "Seven D<.'adl} Sins" legisla Monday night. slate questions. tion, any injury done to a Among the issues addressed at the event, held HUSA presidential candidate Jason Ravin minor during sexual acts is at Drew Hall, were housing woes, voter apathy and took personal offense as the current College of classified as child mol<.'sta student leader accountability. Arts and Sciences Student Council vice presi tion. Dixon's underage white Running for IIUSA president and vice presi dent and HUSA vice presidential candidate girlfriend was a virgin; dent are Spencer Chenier and Christian Dorsey, Freda Henry accused Ravin of not being com· according to Georgia's laws Conrad Woody and Freda Henry, Tahman Bradley plet ely active in his former role in student gov and the state's lead prosecu and Alexis Logan, Jason Ravin and Taron Johnson. ernment. After te lling the cr owd how h e tor ,lohn McClellan, those \Vhen asked about how he would balance being helped write t he platform t hat was responsible "injuries" were l'nough to a Howard University student v.1th being an active for Henry's current position, he expressed sur give Dixon the minimu1n member on the University's Board of Trustees, r11m 0 By RON ROGl,RS prise at her line of q uestio ning a nd disclosed sentt•ncc of 10 years in Elections Chair Shawntel Hebert addresses the audi· prison. This halts the hopes See SPEAK page A4 ence at Monday night's Speak Out in Drew Hall. See PERSONAL page A5 of the all-state football star, who had a 3.96 GPA. Stephanie Tisdale, a jun ior Afrinln-American studies major. is one of the students Photo Exhibit Moves Attendees tryin~ to us<.' the encrg\· sur rounding Dixon's case to By Jamaal Withers Publisher Association are spon back to each moment in time. Not inspin• .1ction from other Contibuting Writer soring the event. A good portion to mention, the gallery included Howard studl'nls. "I am just of the photos in the exhibit is ded the works of Howard University doing \\hat I f<.'l'I ll•d to do," In celebration of Black History icated to highlighting the ex-peri alum Jason Miccolo Johnson. Tisdall' said. "I hope that if Month, the Blackburn Center Art ences of African American sol Now a freelance photographer in sonw of us rise lo the occa Gallery is hosting Salute to Black diers from the early days of the the Washington D.C. area, sion and take the responsi History Month, a gripping photo World Wars to the Persian Gulf. Johnson earned his Bachelors of bility of dl•vdoping tangiblt• exhibition that portrays African Detailed pictures express the Arts degree in journalism from ways to in\'ol\'e thl' student Americans' momentous voyage companionship, struggle, and Howard in 1982. J ohnson also bod'.\. thl' llo\\ .int populat ion towards justice. guts and glory that these soldiers participated in Legacy of will fl'spond wit h tht•ir The exhibit opened to the share as "An Anny of One." Leadership, a panel discussion in,·oh t'n1ent." public Feb. 1. and will close on The exhibit contains photos held in Blackburn's auditorium Dixon's l' 1sc has l'l't't•ivcd Feb. 14. It will then take its act to of some of black America's most last Friday. The event, hosted by n,\tional nH'tlia attt•ntion in Atlanta for the upcoming week, prominent figures from the U.S. Anny, covered the war on tht' past month ,1s people •1 or.' \\1\\1 \\llllfR' and will conclude in St. Louis the Muhammad Ali to Coretta Scott Iraq and African Americans' role h,\\'l' bl'l'OllH' outr,1gl'
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By Melanie R. Jlolmes Empowering Responsible Students (HU regardless of who you are, you're going to "They're poor to mediocre," said I Jilltop Staff ~'ritcr PEERS) program. do something of sexual nature everyday," Weatherspoon, a biology major. lhere "IIU PEERS is a group of peer health Stewa1t said. "The course gives students are only two classrooms in Burr with one With Valcntinl"s Day just a day educator<; who provide students with correct ki owledge and information so teacher to 60 students so the rooms are away, ome Howard University offici11ls health rnfnrmation. present campus they c1n make key decisions about their overcrowded." foe! this is an appropriate time for stu wide health promotion programs, organ sexual health. It's a course that will help Weatherspoon suggests that the dents to think and act with precaution. ize and participate in campus events, and you for the rest of your life." University should sponsor more aware Carolyn R. Goode, the Assistant assist students in the use of health center Stewart emphasized that the Human ness fairs. l>irertor for 1lealth Education, urges stu resources, .. Goode said. "These students Sexuality course is about more than just "There are public health fairs in dents to take ach antagl' of all the st•rvic• also help inform other students about sex and covers three dimensions of sexu Howard Hospital that a lot of people c•s offer('(! by tlw Student I lealth Center. their sexual health." al health: biological, physiological and don't know about unless they go down •urhe Studc•nt Health Center has an The Department of Health, Human social culture. there," she said. Offiec of J i(•;1lth Education," Goode said. Performance and Leisure offers classes Essential to the biology of sexual Sophomore Charisse Griffin feels "One oft he functions of this office is to in Men's Health, Women's Health and health, Stewart believes going over the that even though a variety of courses inform students about their sexual Health Science which all cover certain male and female genitalia is a must. He related to sexual health are available to health. This is done through health pro aspects of sexual health. However, also hones in on the functions of various students, the University should make motion programs. health education out Professor Clarence Stewart, Jr. has organs in the body and cites the cultural better use of them. reach, counsdi ng, workshops, classes taught the Human Sexuality course at differences of sexual health between "They're not publicized," said and t•ducational seminars." Howard for five years and believes this is American and other countries. Griffin, an international business major. Goode added that the Office of the best way for students to become Senior Kimberly Weatherspoon "They should make it a requirement or llealth hclucation also oversees the inforn1cd about sexual health. acknowledges the sexual health courses 1fov... 1rcl Om\ ersity Pl·cr:; Educating and ''It's important to offer because but feels they are insufficient. See HOWARD pageA10
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... -- Contraception Sparks Controversy
By Nakish a Williams cepti\'e." said Yasmine Holsey, a physi suggested that "often they (morning Plan1wd Parenthood of ~ktropolit.111 Editorials and Perspectives Editor cian in Howard University Hospital's after pills] cause abortions b) crcatinr, n \\'ashington. s.1id. OB-GYN department. !he American hostile environment \\;thin the uterus. Planrwd P:irl•nthood otfers t'llll'r Emergency contraception is not a College of Obstetrics and GynecologJ do preventing implantation. with the n·s11lt gl'llt') ronti.iecphon to \\,1lk-in patil'nh. new concept to society but it still sparks not regard emergency contraceptives as that the embryo cannot obtain nutrienb "I• mt'fgl'lll') rontr;1c1.•ption b rum as many debates now as it did when it an 'abortion pill'." and dies.~ pll'lel) diffl'rl'nt th.n1 ah0111on." Badl r was first introduced to the United Emergency contraceptives works in This view of emergency contracep said. "Tht'n' art' no t•ontradktions to States. three ways: They can prevent the egg tives "causing abortions" is based off of emergent') contrac1.•ption. mt•aninJI, ,1 The push for emergency contracep fron1 being released in the first place, the CWA's stance that "life" begins with patient can takl' it "hilt' on oth1.•r mt•d tives or "the morning after pill" in the prevent the egg from being fertilized by the fertilization of an egg. iration. It's that safr ... t.1ort' rommonlv United States came shortly after the sperm once it is released or prevent the The National Right to Life refcrn•d to as "thl' morning affrr pill," or Food and Drug Administration's 2000 planting of a fertilized egg on the lining Committee says, "Once fertilization, i.e .. Plan B. em1.•rgcnc\ contrart'ption can bt• approval of RU-486. Emergency contra of the uterus. the uniting of sperm and egg, has taken \\ ithin 72 hours of unprot1.•ctt•d ception is often confused with RU-486, It is the third function of these drugs occurred, a new life has begun and se' to prcn•nt pregnanl')'. another drug that is taken after having that have pro-life groups against the NRLC is opposed to the destruction of Emergency contraccplton is contro· sex but can terminate a pregnancy up to administration and use of emergency that new human life." vcrsial for anothl'r n•ason. A proposal nine weeks after intercourse. Advocates contraception. Groups such as But in the medical world, "life" has a from Th<.' \\"omen's Capital Corporation 7 of emergency contraception remain Concerned Women of America (CWA) different definition. (\\CC). a compan\ that developed Plan adamant about informing people that and the National Right to Life "The medical definition of pregnan B, to the Food and Dn1g Administration emergency contraception is not an agent Committee are all critics of the emer cy is a fertilized egg implanted in the to sell emergc11l'\ contrar<>pl1ves over of abortion. gency contraceptive. uterus. So if the egg is not implanted, a the rountcr. CmTt'ntly. ''omen must "It is definitely not considered an On the CWA website, Judy Smith, woman is not pregnant," Virginia Bader, abortion pill, it is considered a contra- state director of CWA's Kansas Chapter, Vice President for External Affairs at See CONTRACEPTIVE page A 10
l'llOIO flY MA'l'<\ e There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 • A person is considered to have transi and HIV-2. HIV-1 is rhe mosr com tioned from HIV to AIDS when he or mon fonn. HIV-2 is less malignant she test::. pos1t1ve for over 26 diseases Plan B and confined to Western Africa but is including ly111phoma. puln1onary spreading rapid!). Both categories tuberculosis. and recurrent pneumonia. • Running at approximately $20 25 pe1 prcscnptton, Plan B is have different subt) pe::. and are con one of the most popular forms of emergency contraceptives. tracted by unprotected sex, intra • At least I 0.4 n1illion people infected venous drug use etc. with the viru::. are children under the e Reduces the risk of pregnancy by 89 percent if taken within the age of 15 and have lost either their first 72 hours after a single act of unprotected intercourse. • For people who run the risk of being mother or both their parents to the dis Reduces risk by 95 percent if taken within the first 24 hours exposed to the virus. hospirals ease. In the United Srates. one half of after an act of unprotected intercourse. administer a bi-therap) 'tri-therapy all nev..· HIV infections occur in people treatmenr called Post-Exposure under the age of 25. A fourth of that ~ • Cornman side effects of emergency contraceptives include nau Proph~ lax is (PEP). It mu~t be given amount is under the age of 21. sea, abdominal pain. fatigue. headache, and menstrual changes. within 48 hours of potential expo The drugs have not been around long enough to determine sure. PEP is a cocktail • Through 2001. African-Americans and long-tenn effects although researchers sec no indication of seri of up to 13 pills taken over a four Latinos accounted for 84 percent of ous effects occurring. week period. This treatmenr is not a the cumulari\'e AIDS cases among n1orning after piU for HIV AIDS and women 20-24. Black and Hispanic • Use of emergency contraception could prevent as many as 1.5 should nor be used as contraception. men 13-24 accounted for 62 percent of million of the approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies cumula{Jvc A.IDS cases. that occur each year in the United States. e Every minure a new person becomes infected with HIV. rhe \trus that Con1piled b) Jamila \Vhens • Plan B does not proteect against HIV/AIDS or STDs causes AIDS worJd\\.'ide. s. ircc:. \\\\\\ hfepo,111\e,org. \l.'W:w.advo cate~fOI') outh.org. \\ W\\ .umcef.org, \\'\\"\.rap.!..:an.ne1, .,,..., w.fac1-tine.com February 13, 2004 The Hilltop A3 • Celebration of African Americans Students Rush to Defend Teen HUSA from At ATHLETE from At attention because he was Said Blakemore. "I would such a good kid and that if he like to go to Georgia ... but group, Poutre' performed a Lincoln \\Tec;tmore Center weren't a scholar athlete. he now is a horrible time compilation of poems that last seme!>ter. wouldn't be on people's because \\e do our budgeb in included :Mayn Angelou's classic For the mo::.t part, stu minds. advance and ha,-e a limited poem, "\\Thy the Caged Bird dents seem largely in fa\'or of "t.farcus was adopted by a amount of funds, lea,ing us Sings," which they brought to demonstrating support for well-to-do. white. middle with an inability to respond life. Dixon. "It's a brilliant idea, class family ... the first piece to issues that come up." No celcbrntton of Black educated blact.: people need of information gi\ en is his Clark is happy that Hl S.\ music .... oulcl be complete with to support him," sophomort SAT score. That says a lot has decided to take actlc. n out the inclusion of gospel. As Divai Brown said. M Anyone about who we deem ''aluable. regarding this case. the Howard Gospel Choir made can support him, but when As 1f to say, 'he got a 1200 on "As students t!)ing to keep their way to the stage, Kirsten you get people from any insti his SAT; you can't do this to our grades up and participate Taylor, coordinator of the tution of higher learning it him'," f\.1athews said. ·The in different activities. we can event, gan• a p.1ssionntc mono gives a greater appearance." other black, Latino and poor become so engrossed and logue on the intricutc role Not everyone agrees, howev white kids facing similar cir don't recognize that others gospel music plr1yc PHOTO from A 1 Roberta t.lcl.eod-Rcc\ c_s, fil..;pire the ne.\1 wave of black clin"'\':lor of the Blackbum Center, photographer.; the same way that Amt) Rc:;"r.-e al<;0 ntternptrd to id \\lth a smile. '1llc exhibit a' legendnl) photographer dL.;pd 5Uch SlerCQt\')l('S ns blacks enrontpaSSCS a brood statement Gordon Paru in.~ired him in not wanting to be tn\'Ol\'cd in the on contributions made to the 1980. 1\'"Cnty-two yeano later, nnn) , the nllocatlon of black.;; on soact\ from African Americrub.· Johnson coordinated the 90th the frontlinl', nnd the lack of Vice-Pro,'U't for Student Affair;; birthdav of Gordon Parks. Ltl.:e African Americans high in rank. Frnnklm Chambers, \\ho ha' man~ olbers in hi.-. field. John...;on ~~l~M~IA ~l~l~~(~ PllH1S On Sunrul\. John on was on lmKh bl.."'e:n to the exlu'bit t\\lCC noted that Parb was his b~ hand to~~ the photo ex.lu'bit. called 1t •a wonderful dispb" influenCt' a photographer. A~Ar~r MA~ rn~ N / AN~Nf M~~~ ~ONHNI/fllll fllM~ nooUClmN Sl''lll8 his first hand cx:owlts on ur histon: This t\lJC of :po:-ure and educa his e.xperiences '' hile tlking the dnunistrators \1 ~ not the only tion ' ill urcl) meet the appro\'al AfllM BY rfl f~ ~[~Al · ~~ fl~~l DAn~· ROI SClf 10(~ ~(AN A~JIN photo..;. ones who ·were impressed h) ofJohnson. \\'hen asked ·what his \\'hile thl' e.xhibit takes \icw· what they sa''· ~ type of rt goals were for th~ e.xlu'bit. he ANI ~AN Af~~~ f~ HPEms1~ ls1f Ml~~Afl Ollf~I "IJ(~~f ~A~Jf ll~~~I er.; on a trip do\\n mC'mOI)' lane. work gh~ me a :'('fl of nppn.~ re:;ponded, 'to ~tr. John..'<>n. who it also includes n glin1p.'e into the ation for \\hat ID\ ancestors M\"e • sen'ed tn the U.S. :-;8'.y as a pho r.im: ~AN l fl l ~ fl M l ~~Afl fWIN~ ~JAY lllACH Rll~~(~~~f WIN~ future. done to make it posst"ble to li\-e tographer, hopes this exlu'bit Up-and-cooling artk"'t from life the wa) I do toda) •• said -~ students to ha-.-e a greater -,JA~~ ~IA~~Af ~l~ ~lf Yf ~OUN NAll:Y IVllNfN · ~ ~f lf~ ~ffiAl \\'. Bruce Evans t.iiddle &hool freshman Da\id Borrego. ·1 ha\'e scope ofAfrican Arnericaru-, and a P013l• o;11• uc.wnowo•t 191™ COLUMBIA subntltted paintings nnd dra,,. ~Otten a chance to n1C()!:niz.e ~ter appreciation for their his· !"---·-w+=ba....-a PfMli • ,· ? ...... PICTURESi..-~ i~ that 111ake it hard to believe blacks for our contn'bution.'- to the to~· I_mllESEllMl.tUllOll, OIUiREfDIAES - - .. • --..llC'99-- that people so yowig could be U~~ann,: He added that be ifee1s the 50FirstDates.COlll talented and udvanced in their oophomore La~1ecia e.xhibit will "educate and inform craft. The students ba_..00 their \ 1ckn..ur described the photo.$ n.' people of the prominent role .. m nlmlf llllmlll·U·l ·IAYI ..· •• work on thcir recent stud.it.>:> of both. .. "captivating· and -Uplift- Afriron American.-. ha-.-e played in Romare Bearden and Jacob !AA· America and the military: • L.1wrence. John,on also ho~ to FEBRUARY13 A4 The Hilltop February 13, 2004 , 1 Many Sid~ of Prof~r Speak Outs Too Personal for Some HARPER from A 1 PERSONAL from A 1 most blacks, it is in their sys tem. People would also learn the hard times h~ had about human behavior. This encountered during that book gi,·es them basic knowl year. edge about people from dif -Thb speak "'lu: ~e ame a ferent cultures international little too per:-onal Sl·n~e can ly." didates thre" lu\' blows. Counseling international \\ hich \HIS not appropriate ly is nothing new for this pro for this setting," junior public fessor, who recently complet relations n1ajor Tamra Byrd said. "\\'e are not here to talk ed a four-year term as Managing Editor of the about personal issues, but to address how these candidates International J ournal for the will better serve the students Advancement of Counseling of Howard. They "~re still ); It k from 1998-2002. He was the not giving solid ans" ers." Candidates Jason Ravln and Spencer Chenier talk to each first American, as well as the H USA vice presidential other at Wednesday night's General Elections Speak Out, first person of African candidate Taron John~on held In Douglass Hall. descent to become editor of chose to illustrate his knowl the journal. Despite this edge of Howard's constitu the cafotcria or in the Punch accomplishment, however, tion by asking opponl'nt that she> thmks f h r nd Out. and .t: ound Blackburn," Harper is not one to rave Christian Dorsey how his H Us \ pres1dcnt1nl Tnhm.1n Garrison said. "C,1ndidate~ about his achievements. platform incorporates the Br.1clk) as a supportl' e tenm should bt• gi\'en tlw opportu "I see this as just another document. \\ ith lllli4lH' st rl'ngt h,,, nit) to speak to studl•nts on a stepping stone, and another The speak out, held in Sophon111rt' Rh) un daih basis. It 1s not l'OllYl'll job in which I make decisions Douglass Hall, was originally Crn" ford musll' t•duention in which I am in charge for," icnt [to) have to Sl'arch to major said he is happ) he scheduled to be at ~feridian he said. "People in other gain information on ) our nttendl•d the> spenk out. "I nm Pll• ! 1!1 ~' < I .0·'' \\ \l "\\ORTll Hill Hall. Sophomore finance future leaders." ,1 Ill'\\ studt•nt. I nm dt•finitch countries respect you for Frederick Douglass Harper, a professor at Howard's major Julian Giles felt the Among campaign pronu~ gl,1d I l'allll' lwl·1111sl' 110\\ I your education and achieve Graduate School of Arts and Sciences who recently pub change should have been es made were an inform.1tion h:l\ t' a n•ason to \oil' .111d ment. But in order to move llshed a book on culture, sees this effort as a way to inform more publicized. "I have been kiosk in front of the adminis kno\\ .1hout tlw t·.1ntlid.1tcs l up in something, you must black people about their culture as well as others. to all three speak outs and I tration building, weekly am \oting for," Cra,,ford have experience. n am upset they moved this one HUSA progress reports and said. "I encourage othC'r stu Harper, before publish from Meridian," Giles said. and Sweden. pie of today. dating magazines for stu dents to attt•nd s1w.1k outs. It ing h is new book, edited the "No one knew about the In his down time, Harper "There arc generational dents. ma kl'S it easil·r· to \'oh', ''it h J ournal of Multicultural meeting and its change of likes to jog and write poetry. differences, but my main pur After the cni1did.1tes fin information, 'crsus JUSI see Counseling and venue. This message is not He has published books such pose is to help students,·· ished questioning slates. ing posters, und not c\ en Development. This also Jed heard by the people \\ho will as Poems on Love and Life, Harper said. kThe culture and written 4uestions from the hl•anng them open their to him becoming the first ultimate!} make the deci Second Printing, as well as language of today is not the crowd were read to those mouth. No" I Sl'l' "h,1t the) American to give a keynote sion--regular students," God's gifts: Spiritual Writing, same, so my focus is to help running, including why an' about and \\hat till' ~ address at the Conference of NAACP Political Action A Book of Inspirational and relate to all people." ReDefiniton and The stand for." International Association for Chair Micah Garrison agrees. Movement platforms had Tlw next .s1H·ak out will he Counseling in Paris in i988. Poems, Prose, and "Something needs to be Quotations. He feels that by placed women in the "sub held Feh. 17 and clt•ctions He has also traveled to places worked out so more students servient~ role of "ice presi will he held ~tarch 4. like Argentina, Greece, India writing these poems, it helps can be aware, during lunch in him to relate more to the peo- dent. Alexis Logan responded Since 1990, 52 Howard University graduates have applied their Leadership skills to the grovv1ng- r 1lover1 lent to end - educational inequity In our country_ Will you 101n- - the - FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15 apply on line at teachforar1,erica.org T~C:-FC>~~IVIE~IC:~ vvvvvv _tea c hf o r a r r l e r i ca _o r g February 13, 2004 The Hilltop AS IND, ODY OUI 'Sex atters' Workshop Gives Insight to Relationships on Howard's Campus By Lee~ Da\-iS Howard·s campus. •\\"e all know about J\.tind, Body &Soul :Editor the female to male ratio <>11 Howard's campus. In addition to that, people Casual sex, relationships and sexu here are o,·erly critical about other peo all) transmitted diseases \'iere just ple 's relationships. !People need to stop some of the many topics of discussion caring ,bout \\nat other peoplt.' think: in Blackburn's reading lounge on Chanier continued that many Wednesday, where the Howard females at Howard lower their stan· University Student Health Center and dards to accommodate the mal~. thus Office of Health Education hosted ih the male doesn't feel the need to rai--e annual sex matters workshop. his own standards. ~ It's ob,ious that ~one of our functions is to promote effort on the male part isn't required. If awareness. 'v\'e usually hold the Sex you can get something on sale wh) pay Matters workshop during the WL'<'k of ) ' ) \I 1\\1. t full pricer Valentine's Day" ~1d Carolyn Goode, Student peer health mentors engage In discussions concerning STD's. Christoper Bolden, a senior Assistant Director for Health safe sex and relationships. anthropology n1ajor and openly gale Education at Howard's Health Center. male said that he enjoyed the \\Ork· Panelists of the discussion includ a class, but found the forum to be be categorized. The discussion grew shop, although more statistics could ed !>1udent peer health mentors Raquel informative. heated as students discussed the have been conveyed. "I like the fact that Williams, a senior hospitality manage "Comments were made that peo morale of casual sex. Horne, one of the the workshop is student organized. As ment major, Nicole Files, a senior film ple should be honest if they have an panelists admitted that she has partici far as being informative, there wasn't major and Colic Latin, a junior music STD but we all know that if someone pated in casual sex." I don't really have much hard facts," said Bolden. performance major. admits to having an STD they are a problem with casual sex as long as Chanier says that many males at Files said students must be wary of immediately ostracized,~ said Mayah. you're smart, educated and safe about Howard don't want to be bothered with the sro rate on HO\.,. By Erica Wi lli am~ e" before he was executed on Asst. Mind, Body & Soul Editor in 270 A.D. Today many of us celebrate this day, d probably care less how it actually tine's Day that a day of , flow ginal love Day traditi and less cxpen of flowers on Va e et, making collages full to the earl) i100:- \\hen other memories is just as sin brought the Persian poetical art and much more creative than a night out language of flO\\ers" to Europe. Througho at the movies. the i8th l'entul}, floral lc.\icons were pub li~hl- Dela\\are Find' 2nd US Farn1 Chocolate l\la) Xot Be Too Bad Vampir e Bat Saliva l\l ay Help Government Replacement " ·ith Bird Flu After All Tr eat Stroke \Varnings A binl flu ,;ru, has been di co' - Chocolate, perhaps the \'iorld's A synthetic drug derived from the The government told makers of cn?d in a --econd chicken floek in fa\'Orite confection. contains chcm1- saliva of vampire bats may possibly hormone replacement therapies Ddaware. sp."lrl...;ng concern lhat the cal hke those in red '"'inc and green be used in the treatment of acute Tuesday to add yet another warning outbreak could "criousl~ threaten the lea that can help improv·e crrculation, stroke according to a report in to their labels - that honnones may n1id-Atlantic region is poultt; indus cut blood pre 'ure and n1ight pro HealthDay. increase older women•s nsk of tn·,. :-tate official-: .. aid on Tuesda\.. duce other health benefit:>, accordin,~ The drug, called desmoteplase, Alzheimer's or other types of demen ~e''-" of thr ~econd infection rip to researchers speaking Tuesday at appears to c."1end the time "'ind~· tia. Since last year, products contain pled through the U.S. commodit\ the National Ac:adem) of cience'. for treatment of acute stroke. The in~ estrogen and progestin have had markeb, --ending future pnces The davlong :>e"ion focu..~ on stud) found the dru~ prevents stroke to bear \'i amings that the hormone -.harp}) lower for cnttle, smbe;ins and the histol'), cultural impact. medical related illnesses if it's gh·en to combination increases the risk of 'ovn1eal.• benefit., and ju.,t plain ~ood taste of patients bet\,een three and nine breast cancer, heart attacks and Delaware officral-: said the bird cocoa, the plant that produces the hours after the onset of stroke symp strokes. Those risks were disccnered tlu 'iru-' found in a commemal flock ra" material for chocolate. toms. in a landmark study in 2002 that of ro:i.:;ter chicken<: an nonhem overturned years of conventional Sussex Count\• wnc: the me H .. thinking that postrncnopausal hor :,"train found fi\'e mil a'' ' m south- mones "ere generalry benefioal. ern Kent Count) late Inst \\eek. Compiled by Erica \\'illia rn., \6 T he Hilltop February 13, 2004 -----'~- =--IND, ODY OUL Celebrating Valentine's Day Solo By something Crystal tor ones('lf. Tate likt.> bu\ ini:: - ' those pair of shoes you\\ anted or getting a mas sagt' to pamper ~our st•lf. Taking a spontaneous Contributing Writer wet•kl•nd trip hon1<' is also an option. since ~tonda~ is a holiday nnd dass('s won "t he in St's· February 14th. The day that couples tend s10n. to love and most singles love to hate. Hayman hl'lieYes that "one e:>..l'C'llent n•me• The day that some people await gifts of roses, dy for sadness any tinw of the ~ear is to focus teddy bears and heart shaped boxes of candy our attention aw.1~ from ourselYl'S and our ft•el• (or jewelry perhaps). Those that await the end ings of lont'.'liness and loss and focus on othC'rs. of Valentine's Day are most likely experiencing \\'ho sa~ s \ alentine s Da~ t'an only ht> cclcbr,\t the Valentine's Day blues. Since Valentine's ed b~ lo' C'rs'" Day is a holiday where relationships with oth Sophomor~ physical therap~ m,\jor l\,lt.lsha ers are significant, this day can bring about Greene plans to spend the da~ ''1th her famil~. sadness or depression. -1 my I' (J' ... l1f.R' am going to aunt's for ,\ \ alt•ntinC''!' D.ly Many tend to feel unloved if they are not While couples are enjoying a night out, many singles may feel lonely during the Valentine's brunch." snid Greenr. dating anyone this time of year. Day weekend. Since Valentine's Day is about lo' t'. 1t is dl'f·· Diedra Hayman, a psychologist at the initeh an e'\cellent day for singles to e'Xprt'ss Apples of Gold Online website, which offers 20s, which is why Valentine's Day can be sad for being uninvolved with someone. l\lany their Jove to their parents, grandparl'llts. sib online counseling services, stated that "Those tough on college students. students agree. Jamel \\1illis, sophomore lings and other family members who will alwa) s who are single, particularly among women, Sherrie Benton, a psychologist at Kansas finance major said, ~Being that Valentine's be a part of their lives. may feel they are not 'worthy' unless they are State University says "the intimacy versus iso Day is the day you express lo' e for others and Self-love is one aspect often overlooked on partnered. For others, Valentine's Day lation struggle makes the holiday a day of eval the majority of Howard students aren't in rela this da). reminds them of love lost, whether they are uation. If you're not with anybody it's a day tionships, you can spend this made up holida} "I am going to take m~ mentces out for currently partnered or not." when you feel bad about not having someone." with the many friends you have." Valentine's Day," said Kadia Edwards, JUlllOr According to Hayman intimacy is the basic However, Valentine's Day does not have to For those who are single, Valentine's Day broadcast journalism major. "Also, 1 .un ~oing developmental task of a person in his or her be a day where an individual feels completely can be spent with other single friends or doing to spend time with myself and giYe myself lo\'('." Ways You and Your Beau Black History e Valen• Ute's Day Feature: Day weekend with a loved one can be a 1310 New Hampshire Ave., Firefly Doctor Yolanda day spent at DC YOGA, located on serves delectable meals at an affordable Connecticut Ave. in Washington D.C. price. Junior acting major, Simone Holmes The three-hour session is divided into a Baskerville says, " Firefly is a restau 90-minute beginner yoga work out and rant that is perlect for special occasions By Deana Thornton a 30-minute Thai Yoga massage. The because it has an intimate build with Contributing Writer Thai Yqga massage involves one part affordable prices." The theme of dining ner gently applying pressure to the in the romantic outdoors is expressed Born in Georgl'lown, ~.C, other while in different yoga positions. through bright sun-kissed yellow col Yolanda Holmes is no\' a dc>r The class consists of about nine couples ored walls, detailed with white birch matologist who now owns her and focuses on breathing and comfort tree trw1ks. and an array of vibrant col own practice located in able stretching. Alexandra Shepherd, ored lights. An enormous tree hung Washington, D.C. After gradu the partner Yoga session instructor, with candle-lit lanterns sits in the mid ating from Winyah High says, "Yoga is an ancient system of dle of the restaurant and creates an School, Holmes continued her exercise used to keep the body, mind, organic romance as diners walk education at Howard and spirit healthy. Maintaining a through the entrance. Candles also illu University where she majored healthy body and mind helps in devel minate a small, comfortable lounge in human development with a oping healthy relationships. Couples area where diners can enjoy jazz music mino1 in science. ,l:if..·_..j~ PHOTOC.'01 RlfSl OHJOOOUllMMJl!SC.'OM are perfect for this type of acti,ity." DC and relax in the Firefly's fantasy decor "Overall m}' college experi lntdt 11 Of mcmli iif.,..., ID9 almtlng Is another way for couplee to Yoga's Valentine's Day partner yoga while waiting for a table or lounging at ence was wonderful but I had to ..,, • night out. session is designed for couples of all the bar. After guests have landed in its make a lot of sacrifices" said sexual preferences. DC Yoga says, intimate nook and enjoyed fine dining, Holmes. Due to the heavy load state-of-the-art music. Depending on "Partner Yoga is a gentle yet dynamic the bill is captured and presented in a of homework that accompanied the weather, the Skating rink is open practice that allows you to explore the pint jar. complete with nail holes in the her classes she was often Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. deepest communication with your lid. Firefly's Assistant Manager, unable to do many of the things Nesded in die heart efWte L'ii••n - 11:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 loved one." The Valentine's Day ses Samantha Bartz says, "We are a com that she wanted to do. "I really DC lies a romantic gm, tile Ne ;:A tine a.m. - 9:00 p.m. The two- hour session sion is scheduled for Saturday, fortable restaurant inspired by memo couldn't go out a lot because my rink located in Tile Nathnat 0 ..1 y af is ideal for a college student's budget as February 14th 2004, 7:oopm-9: 3opm ries of romantic summer nights. The classes were really hard so I the cost is $6.oo for adults and $5.00 • Art Sculpture GirdeD. ••tee' the and is $20 per person. staff is friendly, the atmosphere is laid had to spent most of my time ice mttng rial Wt #.the for students with valid ID (additional Valentine's Day is the third most back, and the food is moderately studying," said Holmes. $2.50 for skate rental). Going to the eioc:banting iocatiqu·ji *• ... popular occasion for eating out at a priced." Entreesare priced at $12- $25, In her junior year of col enjoy each others'~-,. - k& rink, especially in the evening creates a restaurant, according to the National desserts are $6- $8, and appetizers lege, Holmes was given the stating rink is deaign"'1 ilr dulllll! who romantic ambiance as the monuments Restaurant Association's 2000 Holiday rangC' from $6- $9. Bartz also suggests opportunity to participate in a can appreciate fine art~ and are lit and look all the more majestic. Dining. Firefly is a restaurant, which reservations, particularly on weekends, office of professional studies magnificent sculptures. 'Ibis open- air Another unconventional yet offers American exceptional cuh;ine in when this s1nall popular restaurant is program that was being offered oasis for couples providee..,\:ptfng and romantic activity for the Valentine's an elegant atmosphere. Located on generally fully bookc·d. See HOLMES page A 10 1~ o.-ek~£0 .______~ -L- o/&rze~I Unattainable Fudge Drops You are worth the chase .\fake them a deceiver mg for you 1f you paid me You are ultimately my goal Ingredients: And as I thought lime would You aren t hke other boys It s hard to explain the aura we 11 1 2 oz Pkg. milk choco- 1 can candied cherries take 1t.s toll I know that sounds chch create late morsels 1 pkg. candv-coated choco- .And one day I v.ouldn t want When I talk :to you, rhetoric Eyes srcak words unknov.n to 1 1 4 c Granola cereal late pieces yon 1sn t mmdles~ ch:aner, but intel man You are always brand new to lectual foreplay And heat reaches levels that I cup salted peanuts me You make me wonder could cause third degree bums l I Directions: Place milk chocolate morsels in a micro\\ ave-safe bowl. and Always see you a.:. 1f for the And wondering gives the mmd As we kiss get hazy first time freedom to con1ure anything I know you can t taste me but I rmcrowave at tv1EDIUM (50°'o po~·er) 2 minutes. Stir m cereal and peanuts. You see, I don t believe m And although you don t see us. absorb You Drop by teaspoonfuls onto \Vax paper-lined cookie sheets. Garrusb. if Love or feel us that way, our possi How can you deny what feels desired. Chill until firm. Makes 4 dozen. Health Fact: Chocolate contatns But I v.ant you to make me a b1ht1es are endless so right? cheIDicals like those in red \vine and green tea that can help unprove circu Believer I feel the energy the power I feel so nght when l m with All m:- past relationship lessons between our gaze you lation. cut blood pressure and might produce other health benefits. accord learned You must be excepting this as And somehow I feel wrong ing to researchers at the National Academ:> of Sciences. To 11101 Trust JUSI a phase - To not Give But I knov. I m not cr!lZ)' -Compiled by Erica \.\'illiams To not Care I wouldn t abandon these feel- By Christal Brookes February 13, 2004 The Hilltop A7 • ' .. \ OLITICK Lieberman ithdraws, Kerry Frontrunner e By Brian Jack<;on Howard Dean has recentl) put all Civil Unions Contributing Writer of his eggs 1n one basket. He said that and Same Sex 1f he doe.~n t win the \\risconsin pri Joe Lieberman has become the mal') on February 17 he \\ill drop out Marriages most recent casualty in the race for of the race. John Edwards and \\'esley the Democratic nomination for the Clark said that they ,~;11 stay in the By St.'an Parker presidency. Lieberman, who is a racl· no matter the outcome of the Asst. l'olitick Editor Senator in Connecticut, dropped out nell.1 three primaries. the race last Tuesday. The Senator did Edwards noted that some 75 per Recently there has been not perform very well in any of the cent of delegates to the Democratic a lot of talk conc!'rning civil seven primaries or caucuses that were :\ational Con\'ention \\ill still be up unions .tnd ame sex mar held around the country. "I offered a for grabs -after \Viscons1n \'Otes. "I riage "Ci\Jll 11111011s" pro· mainstream voice and I till belie' e vie" this \'Cl')' much as a long-term vid1• sallll' sex l'Ouplcs with that is the right choice and the win process, and we re in this for the long all the leg.ii rights and hcne· ning choice for our party and our term," !>aid the North Carolina sena fits of 111;11 riag1•, hut without country. Today, the voters have ren tor on Fox News Sunday. ti 1c name .. mar nagt'.. " dered their verdict and I accept it," The American Research Group <'111 rently the only state said Lieberman according to pbs.org. polls report that Kerry has a sizable th.it offrrs "civil unions" as Massachusetts senator John lead in all three states: u points over an option is Vermont. Kerry is still the front-runner for the Edwards and 12 over Clark in Former Gov!•rnor lloward Democratic nomination. Kerry, who Tennessee; 13 points over Edwards Dean, current Democratic won five out of the seven primaries and t8 over Clark in Virginia; and 26 nominee, sigrwd it into law. and caucuses on last Tuesday, now points over Clark and 31 over The stnte closest to achiev has the support of former presidential Edwards in Wisconsin. The margin of ing this in the near future is contender Rep. Richard Gephardt. error in each poll taken last week was Mas .1C'husetts. The Ohio Gephardt was key in Kerry's winning plus or minus 4 points. of Missouri, which is Gephardt's Kerry has also begun attacking le~islnturc has alrt·ady turned do\' n the idt·a this home state. president Bush. ~The issue here is, as yl'nr. Gephardt then went '•n to criticize I have heard it raised, is was he pres Current Dcmorrntic Sen. John Edward of North Carolina. ent and active in Alabama at the time frontrunrll'r .John Kerry has He accused Edwards of voting he was supposed to be. I don't haYe s.iid th.it ht• supports civil "against programs to help our the answer to that question and just unions hut not rn.1rriage. nation's veterans" and called for because you get an honorable dis Tlw n•ason that 111<1ny pt•o· increased health and retirement fund charge does not in fact answer that pit• 11111) agn•1• with one and ing for former members of the armed question" reported msnbc.com not till' otht•r, n•sult mainly services in a radio interview in Bush responded on NBC's meet from rl'11g1011s n•asons. Tennessee according to pbs.org. the press by saying ul served in the Most 1wopl!• ft•cl likt• rnar- This past weekend Kerry contin· National Guard. I flew F-102 aircraft. ued his winning ways by sweeping the I got an honorable discharge," Bush 1 iagc· is to lw lwlw!'l'n a man and 1 \\0111,111 .111d nothing three caucuses and primaries that said. ''I've heard this - I've heard this different I}. occurred in Michigan, Y\'ashington. ever since I started running for office. l\'L' alwuys h•lt that peo~ and Maine. According to msnbc.com I put in my time, proudly so." pie should not be judged Kerry's winning streak is beginning to This Sunday The Rev. Al based on their sexual prefer demoralize his opponents. Aides to Sharpton vowed to remain in the cnCl'. Hut, wlwn it comes to both Clark and Edwards said the) presidential race while speaking at a expect their candidates to lose the SUl'r,11ncnt of murriage, I black church in Richmond. He urged PlllYrOS n>LRH\YCH UltC'I Yo\ AS The Hilltop February 13, 2004 • OllTICK DEMOCRATIC NATl By T. Tamara I>urant page features top stories and the latest economy, and, of oour,e. national in the go\ernmcnt \OU n check the pad-.. etcetera Contributing Writer headlines about the party. security \\ith just one click -Abriendo job po~t1ngs area of tht:' Site. You cnn 111e D. s Ill', howt \ l"r, 1s There are also special features Caminos" b the Spanish version of the abo 'el' \~hat 1... ues are b<.'1ng dis more -.trnightforward '' ith its 111for- Are you having trouble staying that include "'The Chairman's Comer,· site that features the same articles and cus~oo in) our home state b) ming the 1nntion about the part) and hm, to get informed about the race for the where you can contact the Republican information as the English \·ersion. MGet Local· link. lD\"Oh 00. There IS nl 0 [I special E.'C· Presidency? If so, there are two simple National Committee Chairman, Ed For those of you who want to Though the) are similar in the tion of the site thnt 1s dedilntcd to the websites that may have all the answers Gillespie. If you're confused about keep informed about the Democratic organization of the page, the c;ites \'ariou.' 'otcr outreach program led you need. www.gop.com and what the Republican party is all about. party. the Democratic National grt:'atly \111} in the amount of content h) the part). www.democrats.org. you can click the "About the G.O.P." Committee has its official website. that is on thl'm. TIH• Rt:'publkan's ..,jte You can cns1h ft'gt trr to \"Ohl The first, www.gop.com, is the link that offers a history of the party, wwv.-.democrats.org. Like the is parked '' ith l':\1ra fcnturr-. to moti on both sill''" and C\CD t:'lllc\ll )OUr main page to stay updated about the its ;::ilatform, and even the origin of the Republican National Committees site. ' at, and l'X<'lh' member:- of the friend and fnmilit•s remmd rs about happenings in the Republican party. Republican's elephant symbol. you can find useful information about Re1•ublican part), rang1n~ from polit1- upcoming t>lcction d. t{ . o, 1.:roll both When you first log onto the site, a pop You can easily learn about the history and activities of the par ral cartoons that fratUH' Hush .1s .t site:; an• dl•.u .md r ts\ to use. Both up welcomes you that gives an Bush's views on a variety of major ties. superhero. and an onlitw stort' wlwn• ill"l' "l'll-orv..1nizt•d .111d '1'1' P.I'-\ to overview of the website. The home- issues- including health care, the Ifyou're interested in working you can purchasl' kc\ chains. mousl' undl•rstand. Electronic Elections General Clark By N aeesa Aziz Californian counties have States like California and receive ballots in time to cast Makes His Exit Hilltop Staff Writer already placed themachines in Nevada now require printouts votes. Over 6 million voters shopping malls in efforts to of e-ballots and plan to have live overseas. A secure online This election season, attract younger voters. attendants at each voting sta voting system would mean a organizers are finding more "I don't believe online vot tion however, many experts larger voting population and electronic ways to bring the ing is very efficient. I think still feel the machines are more accurate results. vote to the people. \.Vith the they would get a better open targets for hacking and Although the P••ntagon is help of the internet and auto response if they used touch sabatoge. still working on the system, mated voting machines, paper screens. This would eliminate "As long as the choices are officials say that with today's ballots may be on their way to the hassle of searching for the clear and comprehensible, technology, 100 percent secu extinction. website and make it easier for then it would be a lot easier to rity cannot be guaranteed. More than 50,000 touch voters," said freshman admin deal with then paper votes,~ "I see online voting as an screen voting machines are istration of justice major, said junior computer science attempt to increase the dismal being used in states from Ashley Denson. major Howard Bakt:r. "On the voter turnout,~ said sopho California to Virginia and While these alternative other hand, its a lot easier, more political science major most states who haven't forms of voting increase voter depending on the programs Joshua Saleem. installed the technology plan participation, problems of security. to change votes.~ "Also. internet \·oting toget funding to join the oth security and general technolo As manv states have brings with it new security ers. gy malfunction cloud this joined this wave of technology prob~ems with hackers and an The surge in electronic electronic victory. Despite the due to funding or otherwise, upper-hand to the wealthy voting comes as a result of the reassurance of security New Hampshire has not been and those with internet 2002 Help America Vote Act experts, officials and voters so easily bought. The state's access. Candidates would then which was passed in the wake alike worry that backers or laws require that voters cast be campaigning to these two of the 2000 presidential elec other problemscould put paper ballots citing that other demographics, as if not influ tion recount nightmare. accuracy in jeopardy. methods aren't secure. Voters enced by them enough, forget Last week, Michigan vot "Unless we can institute fill in ovals on cards which are ting campaign promises to the ers took to the internet to cast viable, stable, standardized, scanned similar to those used poor and less computer savvy their votes for the Feb. 7 pres dependable safeguards for the SAT. population. Also, I think idential caucus resulting in a against voter fraud online, I Local elections and cau online voting would incrt'ase ., voter turnout of over 46.000 am against online voting and CU!'>es are one issue, but the the vast number of voters Democratic prosidential candidate Wesley Clark even if we do come up with Helping the possible presidential election is anoth whose apathy toward the dropped out of the race Wednesday after winning only increase in voter turnout is safeguards, there's always er. The Pentagonhas recently American electoral system one primary, during a campaign of only five months. the versatility of voting going to be some backer or dismissed plans to implement compels them to stay at home Four candidates remain; frontrunner John Kerry, machines. Theoretically, the bored computer student who an online voting system for in November.~ Howard Dean , Dennis Kucinich and Rev. Al Sharpton. machines can be placed any finds a way to circumvent the American citizens overseas. According to CNN.COM, Clark is now exected to where so no longer will voters system,• said sophomore In 2000. many members endorse Senator Kerry have to travel to obscure political science major Bola of the military and other places to vote. A number of Omisore. Americans abroad did not HU INSIDER by Marcus Bird 14,,.,r rJH~ilS OI' WI~ 1Hf f~1lotJ5 '1'H i ~ YE.A f4 l'J -n+E. WA V nf"" (')$ tJff.. 'f;:>Jf:l. ()'Ot1J<1, rr LO:JFS ~ ... t.oot!S llt:.£ we Mrbt1T " UT1l£ HA ,-E C>Oll- Ft/a~.,. Of._'1 Kht\l ~ ~ 11'.0 S f:.1JJAL PQ&. ~ f) f'NT ! - ~LL'f ~ 'l&.J ~ve. ~'I Of 'J)IA,. umoN~ You .WV· February 13, 2004 The Hilltop A9 I ' Howard Promotes Sexual Health HOWARD from A2 an elective for a graduation requirement because [sexual health) affects ou1 community." Griffin believes that the sexual health courses arc important because they \\ill help further educate How '1rd stud nt about all exu lly tran mttted d1 ease' , e pec1aJly HIV/AIDS. M\\'hen people ha\ e more knowledge about a subject, it's definitely more beneficial," she said. "To my knowledge, there arc a lot of srus on college campuses. Because we're at a black uni\ersity,AIOS affc(1S us I and \\C need to be mo1c aware The university provides sex education, however some stu and responsible tibout it " dents are not satisfied with its efforts. ARM YOURSELF WITH The Debate Continues Over Plan B CONTRACEPTIVE from A3 for dealing with unwanted than n•gula r cont race pt ion. INFORMATION. pregnancy. ''I had a friend who and pro\'ide no protection from rely on providers to pn·scrihc was raped and she hnd to rdy IIIV/AIDS or sexually trans 01 give them emergl'lll"Y rontra on it," said. "So for situation.; mitted diseases. Cl'ption, t·xn•pt in \\'ashington. like that it's very important." llowl'\'er, it b still \'iewed Do yoiJ know what to do 1f there's a chemical or biological attack m your California, Alaska, Nl'W Mexico But some, like Aliyah ,is an alternative to adoption or Hanl('en, a sophomore English and I lawaii, where it can ht· abortion. community? How about a radiological explosion? In an emergency oht.1ined from a t1,1iiwd phar major, do not sec the benefits "It is important that macist without an .1dvanct· pre of cmC'rgcncy contral'epti\'cS women know about the a\;ul script ion. "I :mcrgenl"y rontra being so readil) available. MI ability of cmergcnC) contracep I 'e ~hat. knowledge and common sense will help you stay calm and safe. ccpt1on is essential for medical don't agree with it because it tives, said l Iosle.). "\\'omen public health .ind \\Omen's allows people to feel lackad,tisi need to kno\\ that this 1<; an To find out what you reed to know and do. vis t www.ready.gov. Or, call health. Thl·re is no reason "h~ cal," she said. ~Peopll' will use it option." it should not he .1v.1ilablc over to fall back on mstcad of being 1-800-BE-READY (1-800-237 3239) for a free brochure tlw countl•r," said Badar. responsible in the first place." For more i11fo1'matio11 on Studl•nts like Alia Harris, a EYcn the makers of emer the eme1·ge11cy .contraceptive sophomore clH•mist ry major gency ('ontraccptiYrs state that or to obtain u prescription call bdit•vc that it 1s c•ssc•ntial for thc•y arc not a substitute for 1-888-not-2-late, 1-800-230- tht• dru~s to be a\ HOLMES from A7 "My father told me. just und hard work paid off when because you weren't accepted she graduated from Howard at Howard Unh·l•r:;ity for peo this timr. doesn't mean that with a bachelor in science (BS). ple that Wl're intl'restcd in you never ";11 be." said. Dr. Holmes now 0\\11S her medicine. This is \\hen• she Holmes. own practice located in DC. 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Regardless of color, rehg1on, or ethnicity, Martin Luther King Jr. believed ~"""'"'~ \. m equality for all Amencans Now it's our tum to keep his dream alive. :t4 • \ When we lose a histon place, we lo'e a part of who we are. Help budd The Martin Luther King Jr National Memorial 0 ' -* -- '\ ur support" 111 help future generation learn that \Vtthout the ~ ...; Tl! earn h )Ou can help protect p' ce:: m your communit}, 5lt breless \\ ork of Dr. King, thetr world could be a very different place '( '1£MO~''° . ·auo Tru~t rg or call 1- 00-315-~11IP. Hbiory 1- in our hands. CALL 1 888 4·THE DREAM or VISIT BU ILDTHEDREAM.ORG wASHlMGTON oc February 13, 2004 The Hilltop All • I " - ~ - ~ - -· - ' I_ - ~ ' B. 14.. i n otJ th ,11 oI 1 n ,, ~ I ~ , uth of t 11 e IJ or cl er o u r 11 'l n1 en t I J. I~ 1" l I~ ct 11 Ic 11 en1 • P 110 I l >' '. I e hi g 11 'S - ll (, eor gc \ 1a'() 11 I11' i ta ti o r1 a I, f E ll. 14 \ IJA 1 I() S I() I 1>001{ CK: All An1eri can David Oliver won the 60-meter hurdles at the Historically Black College Invitational in Landover last weekend. Al c1a W lhams. freshn1an 1 won the Worr1en 's 800 in 2 minutes 20.79 seconds. The Bison 4x400 Mens Relay tean1 finished second at the HBC Invitational. David Oliver won second-place finish at the Milrose Garnes ir1 New York Friday night, when he ran the 60M hurdles in the final at 9:30. Just up the road in Balti ore .. Sat, f eb 14 @ \{01 gan tat 5:30pm n 7:30pm i\1011, f'eb 16th @ Coppin State 5:30pm and 8:00pm c t llon1c Gan1c: 11()\\ l~l) 81. ON' s. Bcthune-C'ookn1nn 'c t ''cc ,Saturda~·, Jt'cb. I, (Intl) 1(1cn) @,./llll nd () ,7 l TO TH LADY BISON If Fifty-One Things You Can Talk to a Counselor About: (U, Fitti gin. 1 ' l l , I h Oil t l l, h fl I Ot , h I\ ~ Self-esteem, ~ l , De th of a ignificant person. l d \\, tt d ted, G \ \LID~ TED!! Februal)· 2004 A 12 February 13, 2004 ----=-...... -- · --·~------·--_.....-__,_ . _... ,,.,,._ •. _ ------,-- 1"'J1e Hilltop February 13, 2004 PORTS No Lebron, No East ByZ.'ld1my Kcrnwrthy 1lilltop Stlff\vm , Joh Sl'l.\lntV ful (.(rtJ.fJe; in the NBA hist isa<;a<."<;tuul a.. Andn; 30''\0 \\ardrrh: I l By Bernard MulT'.ty I !is deci-;ion to enroll in the tric pictures hang Ferguson and Kan-iau. Spo1t Editor Howard Univc-rsity's I.aw School --- on \1brant golden They both 1gt:ee that if Cheers wasn t pure!} monctaiy. In addition wans. But it's the was a g:, 111. it would be TI iird.P• 1wer. Th~ S\\'t~t was dippir:ig and her to better t1n B2 The Hilltop Februan. · 13.. 2004 ,. , , • Four Styles, Four Disciplines ... Four Stories Qip.-:icir.i is a Brazilian nl."lrtial art tll.lt ""roughl) SOO ,-c.m; okl n.,·clo1 :xi m Br.ml rn Afiican Jn Thailand, ~1uay Thai is the national sport and is practiced b)· hundreds slavl's, it is the onb !'1.11'\i\ing l\1artial Art nati\'l' to the ~('I' \ \ OOd. 1t s aesthetics UR' lllUQlK' to iN.>lt~ of thousands. lt bas spread O\'er the entire world and is enjoying incredible altlnidl dr.t\\ ou it', rich Afiiran ht.'t1t11ge. Slim'$. Jn 1<)69, Ajam (master) 'Thai" Shisute brought the art of~1uayThai l)\pt!tfil1is1nore th."UlJll-.1 al)."lthff martial art. rt i' IUl art ofcxpn.>:..."<;!00, pl;~ 1U1Cl 1 :.'!~ n:tl to the United States. He has also foonded the Thai Boxing Association of the inter.iction de-.-eioJx"l.i in the.~ oppn.~--;h'l' atn~· IUld awmlill11C11t ofsl.-n m ln I\mtrguc~:-. United States and is the oklest ~1ua.> Thai organization in America Qqxieir.1 is ni.m.\ito~ ajw. crag;u1 le. Prior to \V\\'.Il, there was also no padding or protection. Fighters C'apoeim is ch:na:.teriz.cd tr. d<'cqlti\'1.' kicl--.;, !-.\\ ~ ~1~ head ht Xl\\ I ~ wrapped their hands m either !'.trips of horse-hide ar hemp rope to protat 1\\\J playets enttY rime (roda) Of onlook"CN and prufu~mts. 41 the he dthc ntl n lSI their hands and cause their opponent maximum darriage. Fighters v.oold cian..., fella., Qq)l"leir.l pla'~ who pL1' instn.u1l('J1ts 'l)lufi,: to tlti: • wrap their ankles with cotton wrap and either \....eaT coconut shells or triangu 'Then.> i'the herinihau. ru1 piirnim ..- bol'l'l. I u1-;tnunent, plwr.d h\'a l\1estre or m.1Stcr oftlK' nrt, lar pillows for groin protection. Following WWII, :Muay Thai was implement whose tt'.'lupo dictlte; totiie ph\1.'r.' what grune tile\ "ill pll' in the nxia. 1he ht'tlnib:lu t a<.'l\_)Jtll\.'l inggloves and groin protection to help protect the fighters from the brutal and nied hy theatahaque.• 1 floordnun. mtd ll JXU!ll"ill\ll Brazili,m tnmhllunnc.1l1e Me;trea\.q) Jood..,tht' often deadly sport. A Thai fighter is allowed to use the ~3 deadly limbs" of oolookt.~ mtd fi.>Jk11, pl'l\'l'n> in ~xig_.; that n.ilt'<.1 tlx' t\JX' of ~n}e; Ix~ pL1voo "1thin the roda. Muay Thai: the feet, knees, fi.5ts and eJbov..is. He may attack nearly any target Fa.-.1 ternpc~di<.'tatl' grurK~; "h:n•til<.' pkt)U~ tlm.,.., ta... t. t'lti\\clul kick.,1md hlowsatrach other, along as long as the opponent is standing except for the groin. He may catch the \\ith ll10\'l'llX'll~ 1~mini."'l'llt of thl.' nm .11.1ub.1tic g'irn1,i-..1i<.x ~k1wcr trmp1. ti dict:rte mottc d.1nf•1.' opponents kick to immediately knock him off ofhis feet He may also throw like i11k't"a<.1ion. m1d n10recku.11tion l11.'l\,1.'l'n tht' twn pkl)'l'l"S. L\nsti1 sn1ig,; n~'1notiorutl hllculCE', a~· tu gcx"ll.i C.11"11.11..•ir.i pL.1,. On it's det:pest k-... cl. C:apcll..'ira tnm.--0:nd., marti Jiu-jitsu (Japanese for "art of gentle ness") is a method of unarmed combat HALoH (pronounced "halo") i<; an acronym for tlw I ldm.>w "l lagan.1h Atnml Ii 1 that employs holds, chokes, throws, trips, Hamosh." literal.ly, "self-<1.efen.-;e without weapons." It i" a highly aAArcs.._j, e sl'lf-defrn.s<' uncl joint-locks, and son1e kicks and strikes. It fighting system that includes techniques and strategy tL~'<.l hy the lsr.1di Ddl.-nsc Frnn?S, is believed that the first methods resem Russian National 1-Iilitary, .Japanese Defense and Poli Ct.• Frnt't'S, Unill'(f State;~ lmim• l'nq >S bling the modern techniques emerged in the late isth century and early 16th century and were and nJa.jor metropolitan SWAT and D-TAC Team.;. part of the combat arsenal of Japanese samuri warriors. Mitsuo Maeda, a student of Jigoro lW.oH takes the most effective and devastatinv, t('('hniqnes \t<;N\ \w \hr·S(' ('\i\l' 1ni\i\m) Kano (the creator of Judo aka Kano-ryu jiu-jitsu), emigrated to Brazil in 1914 and was helped and tactical unit'i and hyb1ictizes them into a singll'. !-.1l' Compiled by Bernard 1\lurray Oliver and Bison on All Cylinders Byz.achary Kenworthy At the same time, Lance Gross added his Hilltop Staff\r\'riter name to the win cohunn. Groos's effort of 742 meters in the long jump ' February 13, 2004 The Hilltop B3 IFE TYLE .-...·tional Valentine s Single ByEhoniP v.oold b a basket of 111) By Sueanne Tannis O.mtributmg \Vi fnttite candies, arrl a mce tnbutmg \\ nter menu night \\1th strawbeni~ rung Ul, say Ob) onison, a p~~· cherry cheesecake. red veh Wrth the V: 1ft ba.xcs can he relationship. U'<.Ll11a valentine. an go out WI n1y who don't feel to take tinued, "It d other single girlfriends." self-indulgence? much to piease Like Joseph and Charles A g ther WI want the "'1xlll!! suggest, there are options which frien o are also single my girl" $ii:.ig} iris can select to get al other option. Theme True C ion• Love Hater. child!!" -It's my mom. \\oith a sign adYertising, "Free ron Night!" "Valentine's Day Smash!" "V doms." Dozens of students .mill Day Blowout!" But hey, what did I 11 AM: I'm anxious to get out of around the table, so 1 decide to take a : Now I'm back in my dorm expect? class. I look a und at ail the couples. loo I push past the sea of bad ening to classic V-Day hits who are a dead gi' C'away \\ith "S Damn. i2AM: ielujah! V-Day is offi 'ir gift exchang111g t\igh- Out dally oi!JN0\4; can put away hed bab alk and other · ward sea-inducing t"ti,·itJe!':. Too s Hallmark. class won e\ en start for rema~s~ **** h her ten minutes. I raist.> n s~n_'t.,!>e tolera ·ind ask Ill) profossor to year. ·what time of year it is. ordt'r for Ill) peace of in me makes Anyway, I'm cont ·m met with ,111 icy glare haps \'-Day sleep and start a new ickers from m) dass- erhaps I'm "love" to n1in my day • t ounds of Twista's melod 2 P:\l: t.h men delight in telling mt' all of tht'1 plans for tht' night. "~h tnkiug n1e to the Chee Fnctor~ ." gu he man takin~ m rt a few more B~ Dnnil•llc ~en• s g llel) opening. day is done. l ipus l d1tor \'Ou?· Ho" about me? I can hear is dt'r. MI'm ~oin,._ to ,,tud everyones "Slow Jamz," 8 d"lno.litH".tl ~denre test nd thesmel late mixed -t•~1ng up 1 ut:,,da) . ''i th floy; ers is reauze )()k: aw I ha\-e no p 1S m) c;eJf. I for n ba.. eball cap that thi<; is no d Che Gue\'anl - k ha!! full of 11 l?.M: I head out and decide I 4 Pl\l: As 1 rr;~<" \ t th e.DllO'l D.C. nightlife \\ithout a ro 11 ltiC Pun h t f. r mpan1on. That i", until I actually Ul\ qui k bite to ksngo out into D.C. nightlife. ts DP'te-llo111on~ tradition t t '\ here I !!O, all I see are ~igns arhng n n ti n E.'X p : Coup es F Couples All cartoo11s ilfaw11~)' C ·Thomas B4 The Hilltop February 13,2004 .. .. I IFE TYLE Wha t's The Restaurant Dilemma: SOLVEDl ll Love Got to ~'U)'. Howe\'l'I', for a light-hearted meal ha\~ ~oo ~in no thne, J"l..'Utkula1i) "ith do With it? (fillin1,. but light-hearted ~), Uno's that sp February 13, 2004 The Hilltop BS IFE TYlE They Don't Make Music Like This Anymore ... By Danielle Scrugw. Mich. and Grt-en formed 'Ibe Sometimes v.urds are not need- Coltrane died ofliver cancer at~ 41 Campus Ftlitor Creations, which later became ed to convey deep powerful emo known as The Soul ~fates. The tions. Sometimes a forlorn note Valentine's l}J)' i-; right around giuup sp.lll a Top 40 hit lxfu-e from a tenor saxophone, the crash cL "I Lo\'es You Porgy" l\liles the comer and evcryrme k'llrJWS Crl-een released his solo debut. I le a <.)mbal or the tweaking cL a bass Davis what that means: a day carved out "a<; a hit machine in the 705until hi<> string can say more than lyrics e\'er 1958,~and~ ~for ~1plc~; to rnakc thcir ex-girlfriend a<;Sa\l}ted him in 1974 cooJd. SUch lS tlx' case with jau giant God knows ho\, mrul) ~ lr.r.-cd one; fccl. .. loved. A day filled lUX"e killing tu:sr.1£. I le abandoned John Coltrane, who was great at say ha\'e produced their ™n renditions with candles, aphroclLsiac foods, secular music, found God and ing so much .,.,ith music alone. His cL the cla<>sic 1934 George Gcr.Jl\\in miffi and atmt~ music like bootme a preacher at Full Ga;-pcl masterpiece suite k A Lo\'e Supreme~ opera ~· and Bes.;. a ~ "Ignition" or "?-1 ilkshakc." Tahe:macle Church in .Memphis is considered one cL the best jazz tale cL )O\'e, death. aime and pas Whatt• where he still preache; to this day. PHOTOS COURTESY Of WWW SAFIASOT~E COM & albums of the 20th reotury and sion. But\"el)' fe\,· \~made the 'Io set the mood right, {X'rilaµq I le made a full oomclJack in 1995 "'MnN)£N' )OM rightfully so. The first part of the music their O\\.n like Davis did He it wuukl behoove Generation Y cou and hao; recently relea.'i'-'d I ean·t Various songs from artists who were popular In the 60's, suite, "Acknowtedgement, ~ is an pla)~ the trumpet "ith a t~mess ple; to !rink further back th;in tCJday's Stop. 70's, and 80's are making a comeback. improvisational group session. and lE!\-el ofemotion not many other Billboord Top 100 tcir mu.sic that will :;ti.c.re,.., reCrn\ling ducts v.ith ;e.:eral he around" and a heavy relianre on Piani<:t McCoyTyner, ba.~.funmy artists come ch5e to. ;\anmpruued re:1lly get their s1gnifrrnnt othc·1s "m "Since I Had You" Marvin female partnrrs, most notably violins and perc.'USSion, tlu." song is a Gani<;cm and dnunmer F.Jvin Jones by a ~-pare bass, flutes and barely a scntnnenuJ mood" :Muc;ic that Gaye Tanuni Trrrell. After Terrell died ofa must-have for Valentine's Da} and complement Coltrane's fervent, audible dnnns, "I W\e; You Porgy" &1irs tlw ~1111, scn B6 The Hilltop February 13, 2004 • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DOOOOOOOOEE Junior [allege MOOOOODDODEE • 1:0000110 fi:o? 000000000001• • • 4-year Uniuersity S.EHIES EE VOOOOOOOOOEE 1:oooogr (•:oa 0000000000011• Illed School, Here l [ome~ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • Give It Once, It's a Nice Gift. • Give It Everr Year and It's a Nice Education. • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Let's face it Most gifts end up in the trash. 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For complete information about U.S. Savings Bonds, visit our Web site at www.savingsbondsRgov. e A public service of this newspaper '"' ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• February 13, 2004 The Hilltop B7 THE HILLT OP The Student Voice ofHoward University Since 1924 JOSEF SA\ \TYER, Editor-in-Chief ASHLEY KELLY AISHA CH.A.i"f\'£\7 Managing Editor Managing Hditor NAKISHA WILLIAMS, Editorials & Perspectives Editor GOP Operatives Fund Sharpton Political candidates never Sharpton declared that he could hate the Democratic Partv." cease to amaze us. "talk to anyone I want." although Comn1ents like these matcht' tntl' intr·n· "little-noticed history of tions and staff the campaign. tions are. These ··,Jt>kel·llyde" Republican machinations inoon- We do not deny that Sharpton actions ha\'C left us appallt' BS The Hilltop Februar) 13, 2004 ...Sfie Said Ain't No Future In A Special Your Frontin'!!! Tribute D. Lazarus !\LS.smith ~ ,,n.,;_) So do I. He dalllli that he fronts. and then> are~ he,,~~ ·n ~to Ille. but his pride won't \\'hen is it time to throw in the towel? They s1y, '1fat let him sOO.. rt. -SI ct OOUN', I do the :;;:mle. But eoough I would like to honor my significant other for Valentine's Day. Jason, my significant fir.it .\OO don't Sllm.'ed. then du..;t -\'Olll'oelf off and tr\-' is eoough. \\-ere aroond each other like E'\'l'ryday, and again." But what if)OO ju..;t can't seem to knock that dirt been dealing "ith each cAher fi-ir 5 nlOl'lths. but"~ can't other, is a special person, a true fighter. By Naki'iha Willirum off your shoulder? ~ to gl't O\"er' thi-. hwnp. F~ are definitely ~~Edler During basketball practice his senior year in For in>tmce. there i<> this guy that fm sort of m a in\'Ol\'ed but neither one ofU' wan~ to adnut it. 1t wa.; n high school he was hospitalized when he re.lation.shipwitlJ, keywords: SORT OF. lli" mom knows game in the 'beginnin<.:. h ' it's not fun aD)UlOO.', •• the had a stroh.e. His family and his doctors had about me, all hi-; frimds know about me. hell I got pic rules lm-e changed It has gotten !;o h'i'ited, that l'K' ha." given up hope that he'd ever walk again. tures all O\'er his rooJn \\'e ha' -e daily COO\ -ersations on sex "ith other people becau..;e I~ to h.1'~ ~ "ith the phone that la<..t for~ we gro<.'6)' shop, we party him. \\'e have a problem Hou<;ton! He make; ffit' laugh, many of his doctors even believed that he hop and we watch ITlO\ies on a regular basis like 'Love he make> me smile. he makes n~ day. He 1$ m' friend. wouldn't make 1t through the night but CmlSf•'SC\/ and Basketball' and 'Lion King' and oh yeah, we tell each he is m) equal he is ... killing me February 13, 2004 The Hilltop B9 ' ------.... - ... ------... -- --- .-....-...- -- - - ~------.. ------.. - - - -·- - - - ... - - - - . - - . - - - - . HILLTOPICS pring Break Dominican tyl Doobics Reg. $35 Roller Wraps/Wet Sets Reg. $35 Wrap & Curl/ Rod Set Reg. $35 "Cand), Roses. & Flips/ Spiral Sets Reg. $40 Champagne Flute •• Sill~y Press & Curl Reg. $40 Presented b~ American Crimps/ Deep Waves Reg. $45 Societ) of Interior Flcxi Rods Reg.$45 & Up Designers S tra"W Sc s Rcg.$45 &Up Touch-Up/w Treatment Reg. 55 Preorders 2/5 04 General sales 2/12 - 2/13 MSO 111exaiS-oeno01fODiHilAaif1sa1\f J1l Entertain Ment Pick up 2/13 - ~'The A((iance in Blackburn Presents 2RRltlffOflliDlAVe,_. 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NO SCHOOL or WORK ON MO DAY Nee.., Keep 1t opl Im proud of you I your lovely managing editor, Ai Sh A .. Shani· I'm glad you're feel· ing better Don't score me wm!'ljsema.r;m like that anymore FOR ln1o call 202257.3151 SHUm.ES LEAVING the HJ OU40 .i 8pn.and ..,.,, hour ~ "Songstress- Miss U Log on to matutecllentele.com Few~ ftlto cal PR!!!1 IY LOU 8 20Z Aal. 7006 P LO HOUSING IOUl118W !lances, large cl , within walking Room for rent in 3- Dear Poophead. Aisha nod Josef. ce of campus. Vi bedroom apt. 1/4 mile Happy Valentine's oavt Thnnk for belie' ing in fe and secure. L from campus. Must lUV, us. Mind, Body &Soul security deposit. be clean, gay-friendly, African Bootv scratcher is on a whole new non-smoker. le' cl. $450· $525.00 $287 + utilities. Lee a D. Contact: ht &a[AA b t lertt4rent@~ho o.com Three Roon1 a' ail able in large 4br house rJh!t ,3\)ig ~.., 1 located at 1621 First t. !'I\\ }Jrg:s..,r.i rs .. ... 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