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' ' Knowl~dge has always been power, and such holds the key to every chain and shackle. What the Civil War started with guns we would finish '· with books. ' ' ·-Ossie Davis •

BY AYESHA RASCOE that Davis was a kind person Campus Editor who was devoted to the students at Howard. The Howard University "He genuinely cared for the community suffered a great Joss youth of the campus," Williams when Ossie Davis, celebrated said. "He volunteered to share entertainer, civil rights activist of himself. He genuinely want­ and Howard alum passed away ed youth on this campus to do of natural causes Friday at the well." Williams said that dur­ age of 87. ing Davis' visits, the renowned As a man of many talents, actor always spent extra time Davis was a writer, producer, talking with students; he never actor and director in the theatre turned them away. and on screen during a career After his first speaking that spanned seven decades. engagement at Howard as a vis­ He was born in Cogdell, Ga., iting professor, Davis told The on Dec. 18, 1917. After attend­ Hilltop that he felt obligated to ing Howard, Da\'iS made his give back to his alma mater. first stage appearance in 1939 "Howard University played with the theatre group Rose a major role into making the McClendon Players in Harlem. person I am today," Davis said. He went on to star in Broadway ''I came here on a 'poor folks' plays such as "Raisin in the Sun" scholarship and I di

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BY ADAM WYNN want it to be toward any major Davis said that students Contributing Wnter but towards anyone interested in should nrnke a decision in their ------\ pre-law," said Jennifer Owens, sophomore year to attend col­ As a freshman entering a sophon1ore legal com1nunica­ lege and do extracurricular Howar

BY KIRISTIN REID exploration and newspaper circulation Hil top Staff forums on Howard's can1pu!l. Howe\ er, last semester the focus was Almost three months have passed since changed to political literacy. "There was a young voters were bombarded with the joint decision between The Post and Howard urgent need to "Vote or Die," "Choose or to focus on political literacy because it was Lose" and be a part of the "20 l\1illion Loud." an election year in which the, voting bcha,·ior Now that the voting mania has died down of 18 to 25-year-olds was a topic of interest some students are unsure of their next politi­ across the country," Jones said. cal move. The political foru1n has been an ongoing "I'm glad I voted and I sec the in1por­ project, as a group of students enrolled in tance of voting, but I honestly don't know the fall 2004 CapC01nn1 course developed I what my next move will be bccaUSl' there a survey to measure student \'Oler beha\'ior Sis2Sls Is a new campus ministry founded by Carla Bralley, a graduate assistant at Rankin aren't any upcoming elections," said Andrea on campus. Chapel, to Increase unity among women at Howard. Sis2Sis will begin holding meetings at the l\tartin, a junior administration of justice l\lonique Lewis, a member oftheTese,1rch end of February for all women Interested in participating. maJor. group and senior ad,·ertising major said of In a quest to understand the future of the sur\'ev.. "\Ve chose to do it the dav- after the young vote, a group of students in the the election because we felt that would be Capstone Communications Lab (CapComm), the best day to get a response from Howard New Ministry Hopes to Spread in conjunction with The \Vashington Post, is University students. People would remem­ hosting a poiitical literacy forum on t..tarch ber what influenced their decision in \'oting 9, 2005. Located in the John H. Johnson or not \'Oting." Harmony From Sister to Sister School of Communications, CapConun is a On No,·. 3, 2004, the survc) was dis­ student-run, advertising, public relations tributed to students at ''arious locations on BY KIERSTEN ALSTON-MURRAIN The first meeting, scheduled for the end of agency. campus. Contributmg Wntor February, will be a fellowship meet and greet, Students have the opportunity to work "\\'e didn't really have anv difficulties in intended to set the tone of the organization. with an actual client to gain real-world expe­ administering the sm,·eys. \\'c actunlly got With the overwhelming population of women Brailey really wants women who attend the rience. "We hope students will gain knowl­ 400 surveys completed in nbout five hour~, " on Howard University's campus, some Howard meetings to be a part of the organization's deci­ edge about n1anaging a PR firm and hope­ Lewis said. students said that any trend of antagonism among sion making. She believes that in order to serve fully gain an interest in entrepreneurship,'' At the upcon1ing for111n, the results of the won1en should be broken. the needs of women, their needs must be heard. said CapComm professor Dr. Rochelle Ford, survey will be revealed and panelists will dis­ One I Ioward student, Carla Brailey, Brailey also described it as a "safe house" for ·APR. cuss the state of the youth votr. 1\clclitionally, who is a fourth year Ph.D student in the women, not only on this campus but also al dif­ The Washington Post and Howard an exhibition will be held when• slucll•nts can department of SocioloR.v and Anthropology ferent schools. She said that she would also like University have a partnership that began talk to different Yoting advocacy organiza­ has created a program to combat this. to c01nmunic ate her life experiences with other over 20 years ago and each spring a forum tions. With Women'6 'Month approaching in l\larch, women. is held on a topic of 1nutual interest to both Sean Parker, the senior al·oount cxel'U• Brailey along with olhers plans to imple­ "Sis2Sis will empower Howard women institutions. tive of the spring CapCon1111 group. has high ment • Sis2Sis, a campus ministry based on socially, politically, psychologically, and spiri­ "This is one of the largest and oldest c.xpectations for the forun1 and encourages increasing sisterhood an1ong all women. tually with an array of programs that will Black institutions of higher education in the students to attend. As a new organization, the founders of Sis2Sis heighten their ability lo liYe as virtuous country and we can't afford not to be involved "The event is going to bl' successful. have many ideas on what will help women in a and \iYacious women of God," Brailey said. with Howard,.. said David Jones, the public Ifs important for students to come out and variety of areas. Sis2Sis will sponsor many activities for women relations supervisor at The Post who works get information for internships and ,·olun­ As a graduate assistant at Rankin Chapel, such as "sisterobics," which is dedicated to exer­ directly with the CapComm group. teer opportunities. but they can also express Brailey is responsible for coming up "ith ideas cise, "sisterology,'' which is the study of sisterhood, For the last five years, students enrolled their views directly to those organizations for activities and new projects, she beJie,·es women's worship sessions. \'\'omen involved "ith in the spring CapComm course ha\'e hosted who can use it to help voter education and that sisterhood is :;omething that is needed. financial literacy, book launching. career registration." "\Ve can be our worst cne1nics " Brailey said. See SISTER, News A5

''Now that elections have been held in Iraq, do you think the U.S. should pull troops out?''

Koro An1uni \\'bite Monique Hawkins-\Vhitc Nikki Akinv. c.v e JoJ K\\·esiga Senior Freshn1an Junior Junior Fihn International Business Accounting English

'Since the inv, sion of Iraq, their ha~ "Yeah, the troops sta) cd over there to " I think they should bring the troops 'I don't think the troops should have been constant battles between insurgents reconstruct and now it's time for the home. The elections were their atte1npt to been there in the first place." and Lhe U.S. troops. Because of this. I Iraqis to take care of themselves." bring order to the country, so our job is believe the U.S. should send the troops done." back home."

• FEBRUARY 8, 2005 'THE HILLTOP CAMPUSA3 Escalators More of a Workout Than a Convenience

BY CHRISTINA M. WRIGHT had been modernized and had "There is son1cthing else Asst. Campus Editor required the installation of <) wrong," she said. "Then' is no l'mnpletcly new unit. reason why the esl'alator should The escalators at the Shaw/ ".\s of now; it should be breaking down on this scale. Howard .Metro rail stop have be up and nmning," Steven Obviously they need to invest in frustrated residents and students Taubcnkibcl, public afflirs spe­ a better piece of l'quipmeut, or and have left the \Vashington dalist in the Office of Media they are.. just doing something Jl.Ietropolitan A ea Transit Pela ions for \~1ATA, told The wrong. Authority (WMATA) flabbcr I I illtop in November. Some residents have just gasted as to the i'Cason for the Howcvev, prior to re-open­ succumbed to the incvitably­ discrepancies. ing, the escalators still do not out-of-service escalator, and "It's very sad that, in the run sn1oothl). take door number two: the ele­ nation's capital, simple things "The} fix it every day," vator. like the ~tetro escalator docs Santos said. "And, yet, every day "I just got tired of going up not work," said Eboni Santos, a it is still broken." and down the stairs with bags freshman biology major. According to Taryn l\.1cNeil, and other stuff," said local resi­ According to stuclents, the a l\.1etro spokesperson, the dent Tracy l\.IcNcil. "It's better escalators have been a headache most recent shutdown occurred to just wait for tlw cle\'ator." for at least four years. because of loose steps and nec­ Councilmembcr Jim "I\·e been [at Howard] since essary adjustments. · Although, Graham, \vho is over \Vard One 2001, and the escalators are con­ the posted date of re-opening of the District where the Shaw sistently- year after year. month was initially listed as Jan. 25, of stop is located, says he was after month, day after day- bro­ this year, the escalators remain uuaware of the constant prob­ -- - ken," said Lucia Hassell, a senior at a standstill. len1. computer-based information Things break down," "I am very concerned about systems 1najor. l\.tcNcil said. "I don't know what this situation, .. he said. In June of last vcar, the to tell you." Graham is also a voting escalators were shut off for Hassell is a nati\'e of New member on the \\'1.1ATA board, repairs and originally schedul<'d York City, where, she said, the aod promises to remedy the to reopen in July of last year. large amounts of people call for proble1n. Thc; Hilltop reported its mnch­ the escalators to be in constant "I'm looking into this, and awaited return to full service in operation. She cited two pos­ we are going to get all the infor­ 1'1.a (;00111\on· St.i(f l'holU):r.1plu:r the beginning of November. sible causes of the continuous mation that we need lo fix it." Though the escalators at the Shaw-Howard Metro stop have undergone major renovations last The delay was rcpmtcd malfunctions despite its recent year, many students say that they still remain unreliable and are often immobile. to be that the set of escalators modernization.

Vbolu {OUrlt°') of lht•atrd ( ·un1n1uakalioa.1 Davis and his wife, actress Ruby Dee, were married over 50 years, with three children.

Ossie Davis ' Timeline

On December 18, 191 7, Davis was born in Cogdell, Georgia, as Raiford Chatman Davis. It was his mother's pronunciation of "R.C." that developed "Ossie." (thehistorymaker.com) (us.imdb. com)

1935 ·Received a National Youth Administration scholarship that allowed him to attend Howard University, a money·raising year after high school graduation. (thehistorymaker.com)

1939 ·Became a writer and actor affiliated with the Rose McClendon Players in Harlem. (howard.edu)

1946 Davis met Ruby Dee, during li1s first Broadway production, "Jeb." Through the following years, he would perform in over nine Broadway shows. (thehistorymaker.com)

1948 • Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis got married in New Jersey during a day's break from "The Smile of the World." (biography.com)

1950 · Made his film debut in "No Way Out," which also starred Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee. (biography.com)

1961 • Davis received acclaim after writing and starring in the Broadway production "Purlie Victorious." (theh1storymakers.com)

1965 • DelivPred he eulogy at Malcolm 'X's funeral after his assassination. (biography.com)

1965 · Performed his first television production, "The Emperor Jones." (howard.edu)

1968 Delivered the eulogy at Martin Luther King, Jr.'s funeral after his assassination. (biography.com)

1970 - Directed "Cotton Comes to Harlem," his first film. (howard.edu)

1980 Founded Emmalyn II Productions Company Inc. with wife Ruby Dee.

1'180·1 ~81 · Cohosted Ossie and Ruby! (biography.com)

1989 Both Davis and D~e were inducted into the NAACP Image Award Hall of Fame. (biography.c.,om)

1989 • Starred in "Do the Right Thing" with wife Ruby Dee. (biography.com)

1994 • Inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame. (thehistorymakers.com) 0 1995 • Received the U.S. National Medal for the Arts from Bill Clinton. (movies.yahoo.com) I'\ 2001 · Received the Screen Actor's Guild Lifetime Achievement Award. • 2004 · Received the Kennedy Center Honors, along with Elton John, Joan Sutherland, John Williams, Warren Bec1ny and Ruby Dee. (cnn.com) ,.. • 2005 • Dted at the age of 87 from natural causes. 111Ilw.com Compiled by Christina M. Wright ' Asst. Campus Editor

• " ' A4 CAMPUS THE HILLTOP FEBRUARY 8, 2005 Weems Preaches Passion, Students Learn How to Stand Out at Law Forum True Love From the Bible FORUM, from Campus A2 Law, said that students 1ook­ On the other hand, some BY JANELLE JOLLEY ing for admittance should take studenfs expectations about Conti buting Writer "I want to encourage as many speech and philosophy the forum were not met. 1nany pc>ople as possible not dass, while having a back­ "I was c>xpccting for there to "Sl•nsual and erotic." These only to apply to law school, but ground in c01nmunity ;ervice be more lawyers there fron1 dif­ were not words to describe the to pursue careers in law,· said and leadership positions. ferent fields of law that I could latest Zane novel at Chapel on Dean Kurt Schmoke, the key­ Students attending the speak to on a one-on-one basis Sunday, but rather a book in the note speaker. "!t opens a lot of event foun~ it very informative about their likes and dislikes Bible, the Song of Solomon. opportunities." and helpful. of that particular field," said The Rev. Dr. Renita J. Law schools like Wake ~1 learned a lot about things Danila James, a junior public Weems, the speaker at Chapel Forest University, Villanova I didn't know before about relations major. on Sunday, used this "love poet­ University, and many others combining a Jaw degree with While this is the first event ry" in lhe Song of Solomon for were also in attendance to dis­ a M.A and how important the of its kind, the forum's sponsors her sermon, titled "True Love. seminate inforn1ation on their LSAT and your GPA arc." said wnnt to do n1ore things like it. \\Tha.t It Is to Know True Love." programs and answer ques­ Krishunda Penn, junior politi­ .. In tht future \\P hope to "\o\ hen she started with tions. cal science 1na.1or. do a lot more for pre-law stu­ Song of Solomon, I was real­ David Pallozzi, assis- Penn has since then been dents," said Kin1 Wells, director ly shocked. It's rare that you tant dean for Admissions at looking into attending Georgia of Career Services. would hear something out of Villanova University School of State Law School. there. First, I was wondering where she was going with it, but she delivered it very well," said Jason Wallace, a sophomore psychology major. 'ko1< Rttd· Stalf Ph<>t.,,.._pb« Weems told the congrega­ An expert on love and spirituality, Rev. Dr. Renita Weems tion how the Song of Solomon expounded on the differences between sex and spirituality is trying to show us that there during her sermon at chapel on Sunday. • is a "fine line between sex and spirituality." ability." the William and Camille Cosby Weems explained how you According to Weems this Professor in Humanities at use a certain amount of energy means stripping yourself naked Spelman College in Atlanta. to get involved intimately with emotionally and exposing your Weems received her under­ a person, it is that same effort wounds to the one you love. graduate degree from Wellesley that you must use to be involved Love will only come when there College in Wellesley, Mass. She with God. is a complete surrender of self to then went on to receive her The major difference that the one you are involved with. master's and Ph.D. degrees from she highlighted between sex Weems has written exten­ Princeton Theological Seminary and spirituality is that truly lov­ sively on the subject of love and in Princeton, N.J. ing God costs a person in ways passion in the everyday lives of Weems lives in Nashville, that sex cannot. Sex is based people. Weems defines passion Tenn. with her husband and on feelings that arc temporary, as life's energy, not sex, and daughter, both of whom were but love, whether it is for God said many people mistake pas­ mentioned numerous times or yciur fellow man, is a com­ during her sermon. sion for a sexual feeling. One \t rlr. l\ln~· "itlff Phot"f:,n1pht-r mitment. of her books is, "I Asked for \\Teems shared a story about her daughter wanting a Byron Stewart (right), president of the School of Communications Student Council, speaks She illustrated that true love Intimacy". with a participant at the Pre-Law Forum which brought law school recruiters to campus to means taking a "vow of vulner- Currently Weems serves as See CHAPEL, News A5 give students advice about being competitive and stand out among law school applicants. Rutledge Receive AAF Most Promising Minority Student

BY ARION JAMERSON to graduating seniors who are native of Detroit. maintain the website. Rutledge Hilltop Staff U.S. citizen ..... or resident aliens, \.\'hen Rutledge first came worked as an event plnnncr of African, Hispanic. Native to Howard, she thought the for the Brad,•nton Herald in It's 7 a.m., and the phone American, Asian or Pacific School of Communications had Florida. She said she received rings. Who could it be? The per­ Island descent. Candidates a general n1ass communica­ the most experience from son on the line says, "Carla, you must also have cumulative GPA tions major, but soon realized it working at L\J&O Ad\'ertising missed the photo deadline." of at least 3.25 be nominated did not exist. She then changed Agency in Arlington, Va., where Senior Carla Rutledge won­ through an AAF-affiliated col­ her major from human commu­ she wns able to nteet with clients ders to herself what deadline? lege chapter, local advertising nication to advertising. and even work with a graphic The voice on the phone identi­ federation or invited college or "I kind of foll into advertis­ designer. fies herself as the coordinator university. ing, it seemed so interesting." This past sun1mer, Rutledge of the American Ad\'ertising The awardees will attend Rutledge said. "I didn't know worked with Y & R Advertising Federation {AAF). Rutledge had a three-day prograin from anything about it before I came in New York, as an account man­ just found out that she is one Feb. 8-10 in New York, with to lloward" ager through the l\.tulticultural of the 40 students selected as all expenses paid by the r\AF. "!fhere is so n1uch to do in Ad\'crtising Internship Program AAF's Most Promising Minority During the program ,there will this world, I couldn't have done (l\.1AIP). Student Award and she has to be professional development it without God," she added. "I The program is designed to turn n a photo for the program seminars hosted by ESPN and am blessed to have so tnany gel college Afrknn-Americans, booklet. the Interpublic Group; recn1it­ talents and skills. I do it for Asian-Americans, Hispanics The AAF created this pro­ ers expo, various luncheons and Him, without Him I wouldn't and Native Americans to con­ gram to recognize and recruit recruiter interviews. Last year, be here." sider going into the advertising students in communication, three Howard students received For the past four years, field. Fifty to seventy students advertising, marketing and this award; however, Rutledge Rutledge has taken advantage arc chosen to work at advertis­ media. These minority students is the onl:v Howard student of se\'eral opportunities offered ing agencies all' 1vcr the U.S. for are given the opportunity to selected this year. at Howard. She has obtained a paid 10-wecl< internship. 1nake connections with some of \r1uo J•mt l"M~H llllllop ~t.atr "I don't think I would have internships to enhance her "It wns so great, great, AAF honors college students for their accomplishments In the top advertising agencies. these opportunities if I didn't skills; she was a product man­ grcnt," she said. ""I made so communication, advertising, marketing and media. This award is only given go to Howard," said Rutledge, a ger for BET com and worked to See RUTLEDGE, News A5 New Prograin Offers Opportunities in TV

BY LAUREN STEPHENS episode will feature campus, in telling the truth." would be able to shar<' my ideas Hilltop St1ff Writer national, international, sports In addition to Professor and find mv niche. Wt• nil think and entertainment news. Joseph, alumni pursuing careers we havc> talents, but wt don't Studt 'lts in the John Students working with the in fields related to broadcast are know how \\e can use then1 until H. Johnson School of show will be in charge of every offering their help and expertise we actually put them into prac­ Communications have a new aspect of the show's production to help launch the program. tice," said Sefanit Befokadu, a opportunity to learn about the from writing to editing under the "I was very happy to con1e junior public relations niajor. ins and outs of television produc­ direct supervision of Professor back because of the good feel­ Looking to the future, tion, thanks to the journalism Henry Joseph, who teaches in ings I have about Henry and how Professor Joseph hopes that department and WIIUT-TV. the departments of radio, televi­ much the department helped me show will develop a large follow­ Howard Today, a 22-n1in­ sion and film and journalism. when I was here," said Michael ing and include more students ute news progran1, will provide "Working with the students Sales, TV production major in the production process. student<; interested in pursuing involved in the project has from 1993. ·The stuff Professor "The ultimate goal is for a career in any aspect of broad­ taught n1e that there ari- son1e Joseph i5 teaching then1 is really the program to prosper and cast journalism the opportunity bright brilliant and committed in1portant." eventually go on the actual air," to gain hands on experience. students on this cainpus," he Students who are involved Professor Joseph explained. Howard Today will begin airing said. "I feel privileged to be feel that the student news pro­ "I'd like to see it develop on WHUT in campus dorms on able to mentor this group. They gram is long over due. to the point where advertising Monday, Feb 28 at 8 a.m. don't know it yet, but they are "I thought it was about time. students are producing com- "Other schools have televi­ about to make history." We have a news station but there 1nercia1s and radio, television, sion programs and it's time for Besides teaching the stu­ are no student programs run out and film students are shooting Howard to fall in place. This dents the tools necessary to of it. I'm happy it came and productions," he added. program will give us the neces­ produce a successful show, it's something that should have "But that's at least one to sary tools to enter the field of Professor Joseph is also hoping been established before now," two years away." broadcasting upon graduation," to teach the students how to be said Eboni Pearce, junior broad­ For now, Professor Joseph said Kristal Knight, a junior succesc;ful journalists. cast journalism major. is hoping that the program ,.,ill broadcast joumah n1 major. "1 want l the students Othc>r students were drawn make an impression and gain In the planning meetings involved] to be fundamentally to the opportunity to dis­ the support of the Howard com­ held in early January, it was sound, good, solid, honest jour­ play their talents and discover munity. decided that the show would be nalists," Joseph said. "The world whether a career in television is "We would really appreciate broadcast three times a week to needs journalists to tell them the in their futures. the support of the university as innw.com the dorms using ResNet. Each truth now more than ever. I "It was something new and we try to pull of this really ambi­ want them to have a foundation open to change. I thought I tious project," he said. FEBRUARY 8, 2005 THE HILLTOP NEWS AS ' Campus Mourns Loss of Icon Sis2Sis: Students Create DAVIS, from Campus A1 "First of all, he was brilliant, love him." and I do not mean that in the the­ Day would like for his grand­ ment," said Pearson, a senior .ater or writing sense," Day said, father's memory to live on . theatre arts/directing arts. "He Women's Campus Ministry as he described Davis' thought­ "I want him to be remem­ challenged us to make a film fulness and intelligence. He bered as a hero and a legend," SISTER, from Campus A2 all sororities on campus. Other students were more documentary on Howard and to related stories about spending Day said. "He should be remem­ Some students like Danielle skeptical about whether such a pursue our goals to the fullest." rumn1ers with his grandparents bered as a gre-"lt, great figure in the group wiU also participate Snipes, a junior accounting ministry could be a success. While some students and n New York, and always being history. Withe 1t a doubt he will in "Ladies Night" events, where major, believe that an organi­ "It would be [beneficial] faculty mourn Davis as an artist c;reeted upon his arrival by the go down in history in his family's they will choose an activity to zation like Sis2Sis will be ben­ if people actually do it and go and communicator, one open arms of his grandfather. heart; he was just a great man." do like going to a play or rent­ eficial to Howard's campus. to meetings and take it seri­ Howard student is mourn­ "The thing that stands out Funeral services are sched­ ing a movie. "Based on the simple fact ously ... " said Rina Buford, a ing the loss of his grandfather. most to me is that smile and that uled for Saturday, Feb. 12 To ensure that there that Howard has such a large senior television production Jammal Day, a freshman warmth," Day said. at noon at 490 Riverside Dr., are always activities female population, we tend major. "There are a lot of music education major and "There was no one like Harlem, N.Y. going on, Brailey, a mem­ to be competitive with each people on this campus with Davis' grandson, fondly remem­ him. It was in1possible not to ber of Delta Sigma Theta other," Snipes said. "A pro­ attitudes that would go there bered his grandfather. Sorority, Inc., wants to have gram like Sis2Sis would help with them." two representatives from us embrace one other." 'Love Costs You Baby,' Weems· Tells Chapel Crowd Award Given to SOC Student CHAPEL, from Campus A4 "[Weems' sermon] remind- arises when you over invest in ed me a lot about past relation­ romance. Throughout her ser­ RUTLEDGE, from Campus A4 said these positions have helped build connections, and eventu­ cell phone. Initially, Weems said ships and about what real love mon Weems stressed, "Love her to grow, develop her ski1Js, ally achieve her goal of becom­ she contested her 12-year-old is," said Demetria Harris, a costs you baby." many connections and was and know what she wants to do ing an entrepreneur. daughter having a cell phone, :fresh1nan business management "[The sermon] was some­ able to improve my nenvorking in the long run. She eventually wants to go because she would only be using maJor. thing that most of us can relate skills." "I think she is a phenom­ back to her hometown. it to check in with her .. boo." Weems acknowledged that to in our lives " said Dhakeria Rutledge believes her great­ enal leader and I'm honored to "'Detroit has so much poten­ She then went on to tell the • •e nlight be uncomfortable Cunningham, a freshn1an biol­ est accomplishments are her have worked with her through­ tial," Rutledge said. "Graduates congregation that she told her seeing biblical text with any ogy major. leadership skills. Currently she out my co1Jege career," said don't come back. I want to daughter that she doesn't know sensuality because usually the "It was real personal for is the captain of the Howard Denice Pigott, a senior advertis­ build up downtown. The mayor what true love is. All too often :Bible is perceived as "anti-body, me," Cunninghams added. ''It's Bisonettes, the fundraising ing major and vice president of [Kwame Kilpatrick] is doing a the older generation, in which anti-flesh, anti-sex." She then a blessing to be able to give a chair for Alpha Chapter, Delta AAF. good job, but it could become she included herself, mistakes explained that the "Bible is not message that could touch your Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and After graduation, Rutledge the next New York." love for a game of power and anti-love, it's anti-chaos." heart." president of AAF Tom Burrell plans on working with an adver­ control. According to Weems, chaos Chapter here at Howard. She tising agency in New York to

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The Biomedical Research BY JABARI SMITH serve as an assistant public rela­ over the 13 years that he has Center on the universi­ Contributing Writer tions professor. known Ford, he has watched her contract extension that research team recent­ Ford, who currently serves as evolve from a student at Howard will make him the high­ ly completed a project ty's campus. On the journey to gradua­ the public relations and advertis­ to a successful prof~ssor. est paid coach in Division designed to construct The state-of-the-art tion, Howard students are often ing sequence coordinator, credits ''In my eyes she is the con­ 1-AA. The extension also lighter, more efficient facility will be an inter­ faced with a multitude of obsta­ her amazing Howard experience summate educator and profes­ makes Richardson the planes that carry U.S. disciplinary center for cles that can leave them feeling for being one reason she chose to sional," Henderson said. "She highest paid coach ever troops. biomedical researchers discouraged. come back to teach. has built a name in the indus­ • For advertising and pub­ "My Howard experi- try nationally for public rela­ among historically Black The students kept a and will be funded by lic relations students in the ence taught me independence, tions and she excels in public colleges and universities. low profile on the proj­ Hampton and a feder­ John H. Johnson School of allowed me to test lessons from relations strategy and excels in The new contract pays ect as they diligent­ al government agency. Communications, CapComm Lab my parents, and great profes­ issues relating to diversity in Richardson $200,ooo ly designed a lighter The research center will course taught by Dr. Rochelle sors such as Dr. Hines and Dr. public relations." serve both Hampton and Ford often proves to be one of Kaggwa, along with writing for, Ford, who is also a member per year in base salary, plane. The project is for those obstacles. The Hilltop, helped shape me of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., with performance incen­ Operation Iraqi Freedom the local region. Yet if you Ford her opinion into the professional I am today," has also won the adulation of tives of up to $40,000. andis contracted through The Biomedical of it, she will assure you that Ford said. Departn1ent of Journalism chair, The Southern University leading defense contrac­ Research Center (BRC) CapComm Lab is simply a cap­ As an undeniably accom­ Professor Phillip Dixon, who Board of Supervisors tor Lockheed Martin. will become the only stone course of public relations plished professional, Ford has a admires Ford for her ability to institute to specialize and advertising sequence that reputation for being an amaz­ look at what's happening today approved the contract Lockheed Martin's proj­ provides many students with ing resource of information and and at the same time keep the on Jan. 8. ects ranged from space­ in breast, prostate and their first independent profes­ advisor for her students. future in clear focus. Richardson has crafts to missiles to other cancer research sional experience. Voncella Mcintosh, a senior According to Dixon, Ford is numerous coach- fighter jets. targeting minorities. However, she will not neglect public relations major, com­ a scholar practitioner and a tre­ ing achievements. With the closing of Additionally, the BRC to mention that the course is mends Ford on the knowledge mendous communicator. \vill house researchers extremely challenging and that and enthusiasm she exhibits ··1 admire that she has high Richardson has never tlle university's engi­ there is nothing wrong with the when it comes to helping her standards, holds people to very had a loosing season in neering department in biology, pharmacy challenge. Perhaps such dedica­ students. high standards, and is still very his 17 years as a head nearing, no one knows and nursing, offering a tion to excellence and hard work "Professor Ford is very compassionate," said Dixon, coach with a career how long this ~lory will genuine interdisciplin­ is what makes Ford such a cel­ knowledgeable about what she who has worked with Ford since record of i47-52-1 and last. The university's ary center. ebrated educatot. teaches and she sincerely wf}nts he became department chair in As a public relations grad­ her students to be just as knowl­ 2002. 105-38 at Southern. engineering department uate of Howard's School of edgeable as she is," Mcintosh "I believe that someday, Richardson has cap­ is still slated to seize Sources: Communications' class of 1993, said. probably sooner than most tured four Black col­ operations by the year Blackcollegewire.org Ford's pursuit of higher educa­ Lyle Henderson, who works think, she could be the chair of lege national titles, five 2007 due to numerous Hamptonu.edu tion continued at the University very closely with Ford as her this department because she Southwestern Athletic budget cuts. of Maryland, College Park for a graduate teaching assistant, has truly understands journalism. Co111piled by Jeffrey master's degree and Southern known Ford since i991 when She's focused, insightful and a Conference titles and Illinois University at Carbondale they met as members of the visionary." four Heritage Bowl Carter, Contributing for a doctorate degree. national executive con1!'nittee of While Ford may not be pre­ championships in his 12 Writer A teaching stint at the · PRSSA (Public Relations Student dicting a department chair posi­ seasons at Southern. University of Tennessee at Society of America), where Ford tion in her future, she does see Martin would prove to be Ford's served as District Director of the herself still in academia and final pit stop before making her mid-Atlantic region. continuing to help students grow way back to the Mecca in 1998 to According to Henderson, and learn. Raplh Johnson Bunche Dr. Charles Drew (1904-1971) (1904-1950) BY AEJA WASHINGTON analyst of African and Far BY RACHEL HIGGINS At Colun1bia Contributing Writer Eastern affairs. In 1947, Contributing Writer University, Drew was Bunche joined the UN instructed to gather and The grandson of a slave, Secretariat as Director of Dr. Charles Drew was store blood until it was Ralph Johnson Bunche, the Trusteeship Division. a phenomenal physician needed for a transfusion. paid no heed to the indigni­ In June 1971, Bunche and is celebrated for pro­ Drew soon discovered ties of racial prejudices that becan1e ill and retired from viding blood transfusions blood plasma could be used he experienced growing up, his post. He died in New to the masses. to substitute whole blood and eventually becan1e the York City on Dec. 9, 1971. Drew was born on June because it preserved lon­ highest American official in Bunche's lifelong con­ 3, 1904 in Washington, ger and had lower chances the United Nations (UN). cern about race relations D.C. He attended Dunbar of contamination. For his conduct of nego­ was the source of his early High School and became a On April 1, 1950, Drew tiations leading to a truce desire to be a teacher and well-known athlete. After passed away after he was in the first Arab-Israeli his later specialization in high school, Drew received denied access into a hospi­

War, he also received the colonial problems. his Bachelor of Arts degree \\ ~\\.k 12.dt.U"i tal because of his race. On Nobel Peace Prize in 1950, In 1936, he was co­ at Amherst University in that day, Drew was driving the first African-American 1940. year. Afterwards he did director of the Institute 1926. to Andrew Memorial Clinic to do so. During this tin1e, advanced work in anthro­ of Race Relations at In 1928, Drew enrolled in Tuskegee, Ala. and fell A barber's son, Bunche Swarthmore College. For 22 in medial school at :McGill \Vorld War II begun and asleep while driving. pology at Northwestern blood specialists were was born in Detroit on Aug. University, the London years, Bunche was a mem­ University in Montreal The car ran off the needed to find ways to 7, 1904. His parents died School of Economics and ber ofthe board of directors where he developed an road and Drew was severe­ when he was 13, and his of the National Association interest in blood research. transport blood plasma to ly injured. Drew provid­ the University of Cape the war. grandmother took Ralph Town. for the Advancement of Shortly afterwards, ed blood transfusions to and his younger sister to Colored People. Drew became an intern Because of his accom­ masses of people, but died From 1928 to 1942, plishments, he was select­ live in Los Angeles. Bunche was a member In 1965, he partici­ and resident doctor at because he could not get a Bunche attended UCLA pated in marches in Selma Montreal General Hospital, ed as supervisor of the blood transfusion to save (and chairman from 1937) "Blood Britain" project, on scholarships and gradu­ of the Department of and Montgomery, Ala. led where he proceeded with his life. which aided in saving ated in 1927. He earned a Political Science at Howard by Martin Luther King, Jr. his 1nedical research. Here at Howard many injured soldiers. master's degree at Harvard University. He married to protest racial· discrimi­ Because of Drew's University, Drew is Drew was also named University in 1928 and a Ruth Harris, one of his stu­ nation. specialized training at acknowledged for his great doctorate in government Bunche received sev­ Howard University's director of the Red Cross work in the medical field dents, in i930. The couple Blood Bank and assistant and international relations had three children. eral honorary degrees and Medical School, he was and a residence hall is director of the National at Harvard in 1934. An expert on colonial­ awards, and President John able to continue his stud­ named in his honor. Research Council, which His doctoral thesis ism, Bunche worked during F. Kennedy presented him ies at Columbia University collected blood for the US won the T'lppan Prize in World War II in the Office with the Medal of Freedom where he earned his Doctor Army and Navy. the social sciences that of Strategic Services as an in 1963. of Science in Medicine in \ FEBRUARY 8. 2005 THE HILLTOP NEWSA7

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BY ARICA WADE in the Adams Morgan, Mount of the gangs are Salvadorian, major crimes section of the U.S. Contributing Writer Pleasant and Northern Virginia Guatemalan and Mexican," he Attorneys Office, feels that over­ areas. Gangs such as La Mara said. all criminal activity perforn1ed Bryan Weaver, a commis­ Salvatrucha, also known as MS- The Virg;nia' Gang by Latino gangs is minute in sioner within the Advisory 13, Southside Locos and Vatos Investigators Association is cpn1parison to youth criminal Neighborhood Commission in Locos have marked their territo­ comprised of about 500 federal, activity in general Adams Morgan, takes on a tone ries with graffiti and have been state and local law enforcers, all "Yes there is a problem with of sadness as he reflects on the refuges to many Latino youth comn1itted to the service of "pre­ young people doing stupid stuff, life of one Latino youth in his as young as nine years old, the vention, intervention and sup­ but I don't think you can attri­ neighborhood. majority of then1 con1ing from pression of gang activity." bute a large percentage of that The 17-year-old boy was Central and South America. Mindy Grizzard, media rela­ to Latino gangs," she said. "A wounded in a drive-by shooting Due to their connections tions officer for the associa­ lot of young Latinos are doing while hanging out \vith friends with the gang ha Mara in El tion, says that the organization what they're supposed to, but who were a part of a local street Salvador, nlany MS-13 members is addressing the issue of the you don't read about that." gang. trained in guerrilla warfare, have lack of communication between Chief Howie stresses the "Since he got shot, he's access to sophisticated military law enforcement and the Latino idea of reaching out to youth sort of a wounded hero in Latin weapons. Murders, drug sales community. in general rather than pinpoint­ gang circles," Weaver said. and other crimes ar~ typical When asked about where ing one specific racial group. Commissioner Weaver spoke doings of the local gang. many Latino gang nlembers are She says. "It is a youth problem, on how different events, includ­ Commissioner Weaver headed Grizzard replied, "The period. It's not a Black; it's not a ing the drive-by, had led to the believes that police intervention penitentiary or the grave yards. white; it's not a Latino problem. boy's eventual drafting in into a and devotion to the youtli is nec­ I hate to say it but that's about It's a youth problem, period." neighborhood gang. essary in curbing violent gang "\\w.n.'C'.J,oltalrt.nt.·t the best thing I can tell you." For more information on For Commissioner Weaver, activity. Members of the Mara Salvatrucha, a popular El Salvadorian She points out that in many local gangs, contact organiza­ this was just one story of many "If we're going to beat the gang, have their own hand signs, like many other gangs. gangs, getting out is just as tions such as the VGIA or log of Latino youth searching for gang stuff, it's going to ~ake being dangerous as getting in. "Once onto websites such as know­ an outlet \vithin the community in the area where the kids are haven't figured out a model that failed to provide effective role you're in, you can die," she said. gangs.com. where they might fit in. and getting to know the kids,·· he would work with Latin gangs." models for young Latinos. "In a lot of (gangs) you have to There have been increas­ said. "They've done it with the According to Weaver, met­ ··They get cops that are Puerto die to get out." ing numbers of Latino gangs Black gangs in the area but they ropolitan police forces have Rican or Dominican, but many Teresa Ho\vie, chief qf the Institute Celebrates Black History Car Theft is a Major Problem at HU BY MIKE HOLMES BY STACY ANDERSON throughout the month. Contributing Writer ' Contributing Writer "It has different angles .... We could learn a lot about our ances­ A 2001 Jeep Cherokee belonging to In honor of Black History tors. It ranges from art to hip­ one Howard University professor was sto­ Month, the Smithsonian Institute hop, the whole culture of Black len right outside of the C.B. Powell build­ is celebrating African-American people," said sophomore biology ing, just after 2 p.m. last week. contributions through National major Kimberly Laughton. Vikki Gray, a senior at Howard's den­ Heritage Months. Freshman biology n1ajor tal school, was alarmed when she heard This annual program Rhyan Thomas said all races about the incident. includes tours, exhibits, perfor­ could benefit from the program. "I'm scared; that [car] what I have," mances and movie screenings "It's a diverse celebration, a Gray said. Gray wasn't totally surprised that spotlight African-Americans forum for kids and adults that that the incident occurred however. She throughout February. covers every aspect of Black his­ claims that everybody she knows has had The National Heritage tory." their car either stolen or broken into. Months program was "mandated Other students agree with "One time at the Banneker lot, my by Congress to recognize all the Thomas and appreciate the friend George found his car and nine oth­ different groups in American cul­ efforts of the Smithsonian to be ers with the windows broken out. And at ture," said Phillipa Rappoport, diverse. the Howard Center lot, my other friend got community service manager of "I think it's good that all four of her tires slashed. the Smithsonian Institute. they are incorporating activi­ Lanae Jones a recent graduate of the The National Heritage ties for younger people," said School of Social Work, had a similar expe­ Months also celebrates Women's junior broadcast journalism rience. "My car was sitting right in front History Month, Asian Pacific major Michael Arceneaux, who of the Towers," Jones said. "They took my American History Month and expressed interest in the Separate radio and messed up the electric system in American Indian Heritage is Not Equal exhibit. "The issue my car. I was scared to park on the street Month. of integration is very interesting after that," she added. Several ongoing art exhibits and debatable." The brazenness of the auto theft hasn "t focus on the themes of Separate Howard University teachers scarred everyone. Is Not Equal, Contemporary urge students to attend some of "I think it was a one time incident," 'kolt Rtrd ~ Stw.fT 111f:to~r:iiphtr African Art, The Celebration the events. said senior · advertising 1najor Kevin Students need to be sure to lock their car doors on and off campus, due to car of Black l\fen and Self-Taught "It's critical that our stu­ l\lukoko. During the five years Mukoko theft being a big problem in the area. African-American \rtists. dents develop the knowledge of has been comn1uting to Howard, he said The Smithsonian will their society in which they live. he has never had his car broken into. He said. Sitnn1ons gave an exan1ple of how a One last tip Officer Sim1nons had is have several open discussions They need critical analysis of also said he doesn't know anyone else who woman had her car broken into for what one that many people perhaps don't think throughout the month. Speakers American society to link history has either. amounted to 80 cents. Simmons also rec­ about, "Check to see if you have a high will explore subjects like the his­ and life," said Carlton Hayden, a Howard University is located in D.C.'s ommends that you be careful not to leave theft car." tory of African-American engi­ professor at Howard who teach­ fourth district. There were 80 car thefts your windows cracked. Ironically, according to thP Highway neers, the first African-An1erican es U.S. History Since 1877. reported in this district just last month. "With power locks, you can slip a coat Loss Data Institute, the 1999-2001 models air pilots and the local history of "I encourage students to go There were another 54 thefts from hanger through a sn1all crack in a window, of the Jeep Cherokee, the n1odel stolen Anacostia. outside the classroom to learn. auton1obiles reported. Last July, there was press the button, and boom you door is from in font of C.B. Powell, have the third National Heritage Months Education outside the classroom an alarming 10 percent increase in the unlocked." highest theft rates in the country. The high­ will alsq showcase live perfor­ is as or more in1portant I than number of kiddie car thefts reported in the Simmons also recommends, if pos­ est are the 1999-2001 Acura lntegras fol­ mances by Fisk University's what you learn in the class­ \Vashington area. sible. getting and additional auto theft lowed by the 1999-2001 .Jeep \Vranglers. Jubilee Singers, The Friends of room]." Officer Chris Sin1mons who has worked deterrent such as an alarn1 or even the Perhaps the best advice for students Sironka African Dance Troupe of For more information and to for the Metropolitan Police Department Club. He does stre , however, if you use comes from second-year dental student Kenya and spoken word artists view the Black History Month for three years has advice for all automo­ the Club, use it correctly and make sure Jaha Howard, "In an urban environment featured in a poetry slam. events calendar, visit w1Nw. bile owners in the district. that it's locked, "A good car thief can tell you know there's a possibility of it [car Many students are impressed smithsonianeducation.org/heri­ ''You should never leave anything if you just put it on [the Club] and don't theft] happening. You just have to do your by the array of events scheduled tage_month. of val•te \isible in your car," Simmons lock it. best to protect yourself." Abundant Treasures o Metro's Red Line

BY ROSALYN BAKER other stores offering Chinese for students using Amtrak or District, it passes the Ford's, Contributing Writer artifacts. The signs on the doors Greyhound. Shakespeare, Roundhouse say all these are authentic. Union Station is a major and AFI theatres which all As salsa class ends Howard The ever-popular AMC attraction for those interested have copious premieres from freshman, Laressa Gaitan, a clin­ Cineplex on Seventh Street is in architectural history. Union "Crumbs from the Table of Joy" ical laboratory science major, also a location that is heavily Station is one of the only build­ (a tribute to Black History) to ventures out into the cold and populated by students ings from i908, which still "Schindler's List." finds her favorite Italian Bistro Another well-known metro stands in its original form to There are also various plac­ near the Friendship Heights stop on the same path is Dupont serve its initial purpose. es for visual art appreciators. Redline !vletro stop. She flips Circle, home ofthe Rear Adtniral For shopping enthusiasts, The Smithsonian is a central through the City Paper for Black Samuel Francis Dupont monu­ who are all too familiar with attraction for those interest­ Histo1y events. ment, a civil war leader respon­ the various stores at Union ed in museums; however, the Restaurants such as the sible for the defeats in South Station and other popular sites, underground tracks of the red Italian Bistro are not the only Carolina. the indoor malls at Wheaton or line give easy access to sever­ places of interest that Howard Dupont Circle also features the outdoor shops of Friendship al other museums such as the University students can enjoy a number of embassies from Heights are great alternatives. museum of American Art, and on the Metro Redline. Jamaica, Grenada, Trinidad The Target and new Macy's at The Museum of Women in the Freshman political science and Tobago, to Niger and India. the Wheaton location may be of Arts. major Whitney Scott likes to This location allows students good use to those who prefer to The red line offers access to hang out in Chinatown, located interested in studying abroad make one stop. many museums and other cul­ on the Yellow, Green and Red or general international affairs "A lot of students just tural attractions in the n1etro Lines. visas and firsthand information aren't aware of the plays and area. Chinatown is rich in systems. other performing arts in the Chinese culture. Among the Students interested in area," says junior theatre major \1ar-1tnt lfnwthron ~ St•iff Pholf>tcrnphrr Chinese spelling, the history of catching a movie or two can ride Ashford Thomas. Students often use the red line to get to popular places such the area is lived through restau­ the Red Line eastward to Union As the red line rush­ as Chinatown, Wheaton Plaza and Union Station. rants, corner marts and various Station. It is also the metro stop es through the heart of the

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BY ASHLEY ROSS going, we were going to stay with it." Sports Editor Despite the Patriot's defensive pressure and time running out in Super Bowl XXXIX was not without suspense as the the third, McNabb managed to New England Patriots (17-2) and Philadelphia Eagles keep his composure on first and (15-4) left their blood, sweat and tears upon the field goal and threaded the needle of Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville. Despite over­ between two Patriot defend­ coming a conference championship curse that ers to complete a TD pass to had plagued them for three consecutive years, Westbrook. the Eagles were still the underdogs going into With over 100 yards in the match up. total offense, Westbrook While the more experienced Patriots would go onto finish with were not only expected to win big on seven catches for 60 yards. Sunday, but were already being compared At the close of the third quar­ to football dynasties of decades past. So ter the score remained tied, • when both teams remained scoreless at a first in .Super Bowl history, the end of a sloppy first quarter, all game with the Eagles showing no predictions went out the window. signs of backing down. The Five minutes into the second quar- fourth quarter would decide it ter the silence was finally shattered all. after a hard fought 81-yard Eagle drive Receiving the ball in the that resulted in a touchdown pass from fourth, Tom Brady and the Patriots McNabb to (TE) L.J. Smith who had managed to knock 4:51 off the clock three catches for 23 yards in the first half. during their first nine plays of the Rushing for 18 yards during this drive, (RB) quarter. Despite an uncharacteristic Brian '\Vestbrook made his presence known seven penalties including two false starts, the early on the field. Patriots still managed to regain the lead with a With the lead, the Eagles hoped their dreams 2-yard touchdown from (RB) Corey Dillon. The of a Super Bowl victory, which have escaped their Patriots would later capitalize on their lead with franchise for 45 years, would soon come true. a 22-yard field goal from Adam Vinatieri, malting However reality set in when the Patriots soon the score 24-14 with 8:43 remaining. countered their efforts with a Brady pass to (WR) As time dwindled McNabb began to struggle David Givens in the right edge of the end zone for late in the'fourth throwing two inceptions during his fifth consecutive postseason touchdown that clutch plays. Although the Eagles did manage tied the score before the half. to score once more on a 30-yard pass to Greg The second half began with Super Bowl MVP Lewis, the touchdown proved to be too little too Deion Branch (WR) catching four passes for 71 late as the game approached the two-minute yards during the Patriots first drive. Branch told warning. the A.>sociated press, "We did a great job adjust- With 46 seconds left, the Eagles reclaimed ing during the game. It was physical and a lot possession of the ball but their hurry up offense of guys were bumped and bruised." failed them when McNabb threw his third With both teams fighting through pain interception that would seal the game for the and exhaustion, the Patriots capitalized on New England dynasty 24-21. this drive when Brady completed a two-yard Post game McNabb told the associated touchdown pass to (LB) Mike Vrabel to take press, "I'm going to continue to hold my head their first lead of the game only moments up high. We've had a special year. This was into the third. a year when no one expected us to do this. However in the last drive of the quarter, And when we got here, no one ever gave us McNabb stepped up big for the Eagles com­ a chance." pleting 7/8 passes to Westbrook, (WR) With his third Super Bowl in four years Terrell Owens, and (WR) Greg Lewis pass- and ninth straight post season win, Coach ing for 63 yards. Belichick's record is only matched by the Throughout the game, New England heroic Vince Lombardi himself. However defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel Belichick remains modest. had utilized their three-lineman, four­ "We start at the bottom of the mountain linebacker defense to intimidate McNabb like everybody else. We're thrilled to get to in the pocket and force errors. Lead the top of the mountain. We're happy to by Pro Bowl linen1an Richard Seymou~ do it, and I'll leave the comparisons and and (SS) Rodney Harrison the Patriots the historical perspective to everybody managed to sack McNabb four times else," Belichick said. In an interview with throughout the gan1e. the associated press Brady added, "We've Post game Belichick admitted to never really self-proclaimed ourselves the press, "We thought it would be a anything. If you guys say we're great, passing game and we decided to play our best pass we'll accept the compliment." rushers. As long as they were not able to get their running game

The Story Behind the Lombardi Trophy BY COURTNEY EILAND weighs in at seven pounds. Asst. Sports Editor The trophy is worth $12,500 and is traditionally presented to The Super Bowl Trqphy was the owner of the winning team dubbed The Vince Lombardi in mid-field on Super Bowl Super Bowl Trophy in 1971 Sunday. in · recognition of former head According to a fan1ous quote coach and general manager of stated by Vince Lombardi, "I the Green Bay Packers Vince firmly believe that any inan's Lombardi. finest hour, the greatest fulfill­ Lombardi, who died of can­ ment of all that he holds dear, cer on Sept. 3, 1970, led the is that moment when he has Packers to victory in the first worked his heart out in a good two Super Bowls with wins over cause and lies exhausted on the the Kansas City Chiefs and the field of battle- victorious." Oakland Raiders in 1967 and This year the New England 1968. Patriots were able to stand vic­ Creating the Vince Lombardi torious in the mid-field mak­ Trophy takes 72 hours and is ing them the 39th terun to hold handcrafted by Tiffany & Co. up what is considered to be the Made exclusively of sterling greatest achievement in a NFL silver, the trophy illustrates a player's career. football in a kicking position which stands 22 inches high and

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BY MONIQUE WOODS legal battle last Fcbruarv, Ohio State go on evel)·whc:re. l.indsay Benton is from the Contributing Wnter U.S. District .Judge Slura \ l\laurke Clarett should be in sa1ne hometown as Clarctt, Forn1er Ohio State run­ Scheindlin ruled m favor of the draft and no investigation Youngstown, Ohio. ning back Maurice Clarett Clarett granting him eligi­ should hold hin1 back," s.aid "Clarett did n•ce1vc can now breathe easy. After bility for the draft. The rul­ Howard freshtnan defensive money from the coaches but a long two-year struggle he ing was then put on hold as back Michael Ponder, an he still deserves a second has officially made the list of the NFL made argmnents electrical engineering major. chance to redecn1 hiinself. NFL-bound underclassmen to the U.S. Supreme Court According to Clarett, He is a good player on the granted early entry into the on why Clarett should not while playing at Ohio State, field, and as long as he works 2005 NFL draft, along with be an exception to the rule. he received extra perks that hard that is all that matters 49 other players. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court are illegai under NCAA rules. in the NFL." Howard linebacker of Appeals overturned the Chu·ett specific;illy iccused Clarett's college career, Ornozusi Aairhiaavbaore, previous n1ling- and dcclarccl Buckeyes Head Coach Jin1 alt11ough short, did hn' e dis­ a sophomore econom1cs Clarett ineligible for a sup­ Tressel of providing loaner tinct highlights. Duiing his major believes, .. It's time plemental draft. cars and putting him in con­ freshman year Clarett carried for l'vfaurice to start playing Predicted as a top draft tact with booster members, the Ohio State Buckeye's to football again and get into pick by NFL scouts, Clarett's who often gave him money the Fiesta Bowl ,,;th a total the draft." excellent size and running as his skills increased. He of 1,237 yards. In double After being suspend­ skills make him a solid run­ even acknowledged in an O\'ertime, Clarett do\'e into ed from Ohio State for the ning back. However, despite ESPN magazine interview the end zone on a 5-yard entire 2003 season, Clarett his potential talent, anv that he was ineligible to play run, providing the \\inning tried to declare himself eli­ team considering Clarett will in his 2002 season but was touchdown in a 31-24 ,;c­ gible for the 2004 NFL draft. undoubtedly look into his assigned an academic ad\i­ tory over l\Iiami, gi\'ing Ohio But after he was later denied troubled past before select­ sor who made sure his teach­ State its first national title in eligibility, due to the NFL's ing him. Claretrs lack or ers passed him whether he 34 years. rule that all players must be experience fron1 playing onl) attended classes or not.• Dl'spitc. these and other out of high school for at least one season in college as well The NCAA investigated accomplislunents, Benton three years before entering as his off the field behavior the situation but later found fears, .. Clarell is a good play­ the Q.raft, Clarett sued the are just a. few of the many out that Clarett had lied to er; unfortunately his behav­ rhoto ti) \1n~ Jo\\ llkli.1 • concerns among NFL scouts investigators about the situ­ ior may overshadow his Despite his troubled past, former Ohio State Buckeye Maurice Clarett Is hop- NFL. During the ensuing and general managers. ation. pla)ing skills when it comes ing for a new start with the NFL. . 'Things that went on at Freshman dance major to being drafted." Former Cowboy Emmitt Smith Retires and the World Cries BY JONATHAN DAVIS In his 15 years of glory, Smith ran over 1,000 yards. "I see this as one of Contribut.ng Wnter for 18.355 yards and 164 rushing touch­ the greatest success stories of a man It ju!i1 seen1ed right that former downs, both NFL records. not only evolving as a player, but as a Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt .\ite1 2002. Smith was released p rson," Jones said. "Your plact. with Smith announced his retirement at fron1 the Cowbo's and signed with the ti te D. llas Cowboys and whal you were the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Arizona Cardinals. Smith was very pro­ about has alw ys been secure. You were Center, just four days prior to Super ductive, rushing for 937 yards in both always a Dallas Cowboy." Bowl X.XXIX. seasons and scoring nine touchdo".rns Smith's gratitude also went to the \Vith his wife, Pat. on one side in his final season. teammates he had during the glory days an~ Cowboys owner .Jerry ,Jones on Smith, who broke the NFL's all­ of the Cowboys in the early 9o's, when the other, 35-year-old Smith, who had time rushing mark on Oct. 27, 2002 the team won Super Bowl champion­ spent 13 seasons with the Cowboys and versus the Seattle Seahawks, wanted to ships in 1992, 1993 and 1995. the past two seasons with the Arizona make the occasion not just about him­ Smith also thanked, according to Cardinals, paid hmnage to all who self, but about the hundreds of people Dallas Cowboys.com, his first running helped him achieve success. who helped him reach ·the pinnacle of back coach Joe Brodsky, and all the "h's only fitting for me to leave Ii is professional career. quarterbacks who ever handed him the the.game of football and move on witl1 Smith started, according to blll, includinb St~,·e Beuerlein, Rodney my life and retire as a Dallas Cowboy," DallasCowboys.com, b) thanking the Peete, Tro\ Aikman and Randall Smith said, according to foxsports. Ariwna Cardinals, the Bidwells and Cunningham. He even went as far as com. The 1993 same season NFL !\lost current head coach Dennis Green. He to thank all the offensive lineman and then thanked his first Pee \Vee foot­ tight ends who blocked for him. \h.._C' "'Pr ~flltcri. Valuable Player (l\1VP) and Super Bowl After breaking numerous NFL records throuhout his career, running back ball coach Steve \'ick, his high school Smith especially thanked former l\lYP also said, ··.My 15 years. 15 min­ Emmitt Smith broke hearts last week during an emotional retirement coach Dwight Thomas, his University of utes of fame. is up." fullback Daryl Johnston, the person speech. The Pensacola, Fla. native, who Florida coach Galen Hall, and his first who sacrificed his body the most to won three Super Bowl titles \\ith the head pro coach Jimmy .Johnson. For make holes for his runs. ..Daryl, I love ning backs that have played this game, Cowboys, said that it was not a difficult Jerry Jones in particular, Smith had you to death,.. Smith said as the tears played the game..,,ith integrity, emotion deCis10n to retire. Once the Cardinals some special words. began to fl!., . according to an arti­ but to him, Smith is one of the best. and desire. "I'm going to be biased when you decided they would not re-sign him after I re~ lly want to thank Jeri} Jones,• cle from Dallas Cowboys.com. "You've He appreciated his tean1mates. this year, he.said that it was over. Sn1ith said Smi h as he \\iped n tear from his been there through thick and thin. I ask who's the greatest running back coaches and the owners of the two said that several teams had railed him right eye. ''You took a chance on me and don't know why, but evel}' time I think of all time," Johnston s.ud, according teams he played· for in lus 15 years to see if he wanted to play another year, I thank you for that." of you, I always break down." to FoxSports.com. "You can probably \\ith the NFL. The future Hall of Fanwr but Sn1ith could not sec himself moving Jones felt the same way aboul the .Johnston, who currently is a NFL make a case for eight to 10 guys. But to plans to seek other husinl'SS opportuni­ his ever-growing family another tin1e to running back, who in his first 1'0 years color analyst for FOX NFL Sunday, said me, it's always been Emmitt." ties, but vowed to stay close to the gmne play one more year. in the league (1991-2001) rushed for that there are a great number of run- Emmitl S111ith is a class act that aud give what he can back to the fans. ew Blood Brings Wins for Chicago Bulls

1 BY BRADLEY WETE \\ ashington Post. "I don't think Doyle said. Contributing Writer people are comparing this team Chayne C,ostin, also a . The Chicago Bulls ma) have to one of the dynasty teams.·· Chicago native and sophmnore a chance to make the playoffs Rookie small fon¥ard Luol biology major, grew up during for the first time since l\fichael Deng was brought to the Bulls the Chicago Bulls heyday. Ile is Jordan retired in 1998. via trade on draft night. The happy that the Bulls have turned Thanks to their recent draft Phoenix Suns initially drafted into a respectable tcan1. picks, the Bulls darks davs arc him with the seventh overall "Growing up as a Chicago brightening up and, 43 games pick and then traded him to the Bulls fan, I got accuston1ed to into the season, they11re 22-2t. Bulls for a future draft pick. winning, so when they stopped, At the end or last season, The forn1er Duke University it was kind of harsh," Costin the Bulls finished as the .econd sensation helped lead the Blue said. worst team in the NBA at 23 59. Devils to the Final Four I 1st In addition to having players They used the 2004 NBA draft year, and is averaging 12 points who have been acknowledged to bring two talented rookies and five rebounds per game, as b) the NBA, Bulls I lead Coach that would soon make an impact a starter this season. Scott Skiles was also awarded on their team. Realizing that his team does January's Eastern Conference With the third overall pick not have one superstar player, Coach of the Month. in the draft, the Bulls select­ Deng feels that teamwork is the Skiles admits that the young ed 6-foot-3-inch guard Ben reason that they are winning. Bulls arc having trouble main­ Gordon from the University of "We don't really have taining energy through a long Connecticut. anybod} that scores 30 or 40 82-gamc season. Gordon. who led his points a game " Deng told The "I don't think ther<''s anv University of Connecticut \\Tashington Post. "But we're question that all of our young Huskies to an NCAA playing together. We share the guys ar<; batthng some typical Championship win last season, ball like a college team." midseason NBA fatigue," Skiles is a big reason the Bulls are win­ Because of their indhiduaJ told the Chicago Tribune ning this season. He is averaging achievements and contributions '"Ther'll probably deny it, 13 points per game, this season. to the team, Deng and Gordon but we can sec it in their play in Though his team is current­ will join their second year team­ games. They're going to battle ly ranked seventh in the Eastern mate guard Kirk Hinrich for through it and finish the sea­ Conference, Gordon, recent­ the 2005 Got milk? Rookie son strong. But this is a difficult ly named January's Eastern Challenge. stretch for our young guys to Conference rookie of the month, Robert Doyle. a sophon1ore play through." does not feel that the public is telc.communications major from All-Star \\'eekend begins on pressuring the current team to Chicago b pleased to see the Frida. , Fcb.18 with the 2005 live up to the greatness of the Bulls potentially return to the Got milk? Rookie Challenge. 1990s Bulls dynasty. playoffs. Hrlun l\tN)l.\l•Pholo "It's definitely good to see The Chicago Bulls, who have been enjoying a remarkable season thanks to their outstanding "I don't really feel any pres­ the playoffs again, because rookie sensations, will send Kirk Hinrich, Ben Gordon, and Luol Deng to this year 's Got mllk? sure as far as playing for the Rookie Challenge. franchise where the greatest they've been bad for six sea­ player played," Gordon told The sons and now they have a shot," - - FEBRUARU 8, 2005 THE HILLTOP NEWS 83 Stan Van Gundy to Coach East in NBA All-Star Game BYCOURTNEY EILAND has," Van Gundy told The ~fiami accomplishments after the key the \\'est, • Asst. Sports Editor Herald. addition ofO'Neal in the off-sea­ "I think for the East to win, Entering his second season Dwyane \Vadc finishl~ in son. Van Gundy rests comfort­ they need to play as a team. It's with the ~1ian1i Heat, I f(•ad Coach third plac<> for ~1 starting guard ably with a first place standing ahout more than just the st.1rt­ Stan Van Gundy has bct>n select­ position with 1,195,888 votes, in the Eastern Conference, lead­ ers, it's about the people on ed to be coach of the Eastern but was edged out by the league's ing six gan1es over the defending the bench who could have been Conference in this year's NBA leading scorer, Allen Iverson. champion Detroit Pistons. potential starters," said sopho­ All-Star game. Van Gundy has a However, Wade will most likely In the month of Decen1ber, n1ore biology major ~1ichael talented group to work with after receive a reserve spot, which will the Heat set a franchise record Cericola. "Its important to have the Eastern Conference starters be announced later today. for rnost wins in a n1onth with a productive bench to rely on.·· were announced last Thursday In Van Gundy's first season an impressive streak of 14 wins. Reservists for both the East on TNT. \\;th the Heat, he led them to This feat earned Van Gundy and \\'est will be re,·ealed today Starting for the East will be a 42-40 record, which tied him Coach of the ~Ion th honors. on NBA.l·om. guards LeBron Jame~ and Allen with his predecessor Pat Riley In \'an Gundy's first appear­ "Thi~ is t call) just .in exhi­ Iverson. forwards Vince Carter for the best record in I leat histo- ance as a head coach in an All­ bition game where pht}ers are and Grant Hill and, a face Van 1} for a head coach in his debut Star gan1e, he hopes that his team here to have tun. It's not a pla}­ Gundy is familiar with, center season. Van Gund} also led the will be read} to co1npetc with the off game. the) 're here to put on Shaquille O'Neal. Heat to their first playoff series foes of the Western Conference a show for the fans," Cericola "If there were no nan1e rec­ in three years and led thc1n to whose starters include guards said. ognition and no reputation to the 2004 Eastern Conference Trac} McGrady and Kobe The NBA All-Star g:m1e will semifinals before suffering a loss Bryant, fonvards Kevin Garnett air live fron1 Denver on Feb. 20 P'holl) U} \l.1r~ Jo\\ 1lkLI begin vlith, you can't tell n1e With a pool of talent to choose from, Miami Head Coach Stan there's been a center in the East to the Indiana Pacers. and Ti1n Duncan and center Yao at 8 p m. exclusively on TNT. Van Gundy should have no trouble leading the East to victory. that has played better than he This season, however, Van l\1ing. San Antonio Spurs Head Gundy has had c,·cn 1nore Coach Greg Popovich will coach Bison Men and Women Stick •t to Delaware State I BY ED HILL Howard controlled the the deficit to 47-46. Howard, The senior guard ran the clock Men wilt as sophon1ore guard \Viii Special to The Hilltop tempo through most of the sec­ which was plagued by foul trou­ down, found a seam in the Dover, Del -Terrance Gant and freshn1an walk-on Women ond half and expand11d its lead ble to senior point guard Daisha Howard defense and scored Hunter scored 11 of his team­ Reggie Bate.-; combined for 21 to 34-26 a little less than five Hicks and senior center Andrea on a strong move to the basket high 16 points and Tracey second-half points to keep the Dover, DE- Terrelle \Valier minutes into the second half. Jones, who both fouled out, had "ithjust 2 seconds left. Howard \Vorley added 11 off the bench game close. scored the game-winning bas­ Sophomore fonvard ~1elloni three more possessions, but was able to get off a shot but it to help Delaware State get by But the Hornets held ket with 6.8 seconds remaining Benson led the charge by scor­ failed to capitalize. fell short. Howard, 69-60 in a }I.lid-Eastern Howard scoreless for a seven­ to give Delaware State a 49- ing six of her game-high 17 On the Lady Bison's next to Hicks, who rame into the Athletic Conference men's game minutc stretl'h and it proved to 47 come-from-behind win over points during the stretch. But last possession, they turned the game leading the conference in at ,ll.1emorial Gymnasium. The be the difference. Iloward University in a .Mid­ Delaware State clin1bcd its way ball over and Delaware State's scoring at 17 per game, finished win was the sixth straight for DSU converted on 14 of 20 Eastern Athletic Conference hack into the game by forcing 13 Tameka Nugent converted on with a season-low seven points the Hornets ( 10-11 overall, 8-2 free th rows in the second half wo111en 's gan1e at l\1emorial second half turnovers and con one of two free throws to t\c the before fouling out. Benson was in the J\1 EAC) \\hi le the Bisor. and recorded 16 assists on 21 Gvn1nasium. nccting on 10 of 14 free throw game at 4""-all with 45 seconds the only Howard plaver to score. (5-14 overall, 2-8 in the l\1EAC) baskets. HO\\ard was able to attempts after intermission. left in regulation. in double figures. win the battle of the boards, '1 he win '\11as the fifth dropped their eighth straight. straight for the streaking Lady The Lady Bison appeared Howard again turned the Delaware State was led by Howard played a spirited 37-25 but 15 turno\·ers and 37 Hornets (10-9 overall. 6-4 in to have the advantage after ball over 12 seconds later, giv­ Collier with 14 off the bench gan1e and led 31-28 at the half. perl'ent shooting ( 9 of 24 in the Benson's two free throws with ing the Lady Hornets' posses­ and \Valier, who added 12, 8 the ~IEAC) while the Lady DSU appeared to have control second half) were too much to Bison (10-9 overall, 5-5 in the 1:41 remaining gave them a 47- sion with 33 seconds left. coming in the second half. of the game early in the second overcome. ,ll.1EAC) dropped their second 44 lead. That set up Waller, a pre­ half during a 9-0 run that gave Gant led all scorers with 21 straight and fourth in the last Then DSU's Raquel Collier season All-MEAC selection, it a 38-31 cushion. points while Bates contributed five outings. scored 20 seconds later to cut for the game-winning shot. But the Bison refused to a career-high 18. F ST UP ECAUSE THE REVOLUT ON ING ... YOU BE READY?

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BY JANA HOMES relatable, because everybody has been Asst. Life & Style Editor thrown off by someone on an earpiece at On Feb. 6, the biggest game of the least once. And I can't believe that little TI®JP ~CC®~~ Party Must season aired on Fox. And the winner old lady tazered that man," Chipungu Advertiser 1commercial ewer is ... Anheuser-Busch. said of the Anleriquest Mortgage spot Approval l that showed a man speaking on a hands­ Go On Those who tuned in for the match­ Ratin g up between the Patriots and Eagles free cell phone device in a small shop may be confused, but viewers who know and being n'istaken for a robber based Anheuser­ Pilot 1umps out of plane for six-pack of 8.65 BY KEITH LAING upon his conversation. The company's Life & Style Editor that the biggest game of the advertis­ Busch I Bud Light after skydiver refuses. ing season is the race of the $80.000 a first appearance as a Super Bowl adver­ tiser did not end too poorly, as they Willis Recd. Curt Shilling. second Super Bowl commercials are not received the second highest satisfaction Terrell Owens. Me. If this surprised at all. Ameriquest t--customer's cell phone chat 8.06 re1ninds of you of the old "one of Once again, Anheuser-Busch, who rating. Mortgage I ~~~~enderstood to be robbery. these things is not like the other" purchased nine ads totaling five min­ "That GoDaddy.com ad was just game, look a little closer. utes, dominated the Super Bowl adver­ odd. It didn't really make much sense," All of those guys toughed out tising market, making this its seventh said sophomore marketing major Anheuser­ American troops get standing ovation 7.94 injuries and ill feelings because year at the number one spot on the USA Camille Swoope. Busch thank you at airport. of the big g:lme. As for me, just Today Super Bowl .\d Meter. The domain registration company a few hours fron1 the big game The Ad Meter, created in 1989 by was one of many advertisers who had on Sunday, I was so sick I could USA Toad}, n1easures viewer satisfac­ plans to poke fun at last year's half time CareerBuilder. Guy tn boardroom wQn't kiss-up to 7.86 I barely stand up All n1y con­ tion with the co1nmercials that ai1. The show incident, Janet Jackson's infamous com monkey boss - but one monkey doe_s_.-t----~ cerned friends told me to can­ system, which monitored 289 volun­ 'wardrobe malfunction.' However, they cel our Super Bowl party, but I teers, asks those participating to log were the only ones to go through with refused. 1 their satisfaction with each ad on a airing the spot. CareerBuilder. Guy sits on whoopee cushion as 7 .81 I guess you could say I was meter and tabulates a running average. "The lady had nothing to do with com prankster monkey colleagues laugh. ---~ a game time decision, because I But do HU students agree with the the actual company, and I've seen the hacked and coughed until 6 p.n1. outcome? whole wardrobe malfunction mocked in CareerBuilder Guy can't get work done because he 7 77 Thal notwithstanding, I settled .. I don't think the Budweiser com­ a lot better wavs than that," continued in for the game, because I didn't mercials were as good as some of the Swoope, picking up on the parody that com works with a bunch of monkeys. want to be the only person in others," said sophomore mathematics some viewers missed. .A.incrica who didn't have any­ and psychology major Katie Chipungu, The uproar following Super Bowl thing to discuss the next day. Anheuser­ Guy at game sees cell phone photo of 7.71 who admits that the she enjoyed the XX.XVII is being pointed to as a large You know the convos. Wif portion of the reasoning behind the very Busch his girl at home with another guy. so and so had just made that' meter's top-rated ad, which featured a • tame commercials and half tin1e show, catch, the game would have pilot jumping from a plane after the which featured former Beetle Paul gone to O\ ertime instead of case of beer that was thrown to dissuade Amen quest Romantic dinner goes awry after cat 7.67 \1cCartne). being a blowout," or .. It was just a skydiver from backing out. Ho,•ever. Mortgage knocks over spagretti sauce a nipple, what's the big deal?" she still believes that other commercials Some students expressed disap­ Conversations such as these are should have captured the victory. pointment with the toning down of the commonly referred to as water .. The one with the guy on the cell event. Emerald Nuts Nut-loving dad takes grief from unicorn, 7.61 cooler discussions. And they phone was my favorite, "I was very disappointed in the Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. are a big part of the reason that and inore Super Bowl this year," said sophomore Super Bowl Sunday has become international business major such a big part of American Fred Hines. "I wasn't too wor­ lore that is for all intents ried about the ga1ne, but it and purposes an unof­ wasn't 1nuch to worry, this year. ficial holida\ . I was hoping to see some good Think al:iout it for cornmercials. but a Jo: of them pl:iys. ma. '' students expresscc: overall bad calls by referees was the fumbles by asec•>nd. ltoccurs were old and most weren't disappointment about the '39 Super advertising agencies, and bad calls by around the 1mpress1ve.. . " Bowl and its commercial game. But to the companies who approved some of same time Though there many viewers, even more disappointing the spots. every year were some good than some of the fumbles by players and and people always mark their calendars. It has rituals and I raditions that almost everyone is :twarc Networks Race for of. It brings people together and no one does any work the nex't day. If you replace the wings and pizza Second Best on Super Sun. wilh turkey and ham, you have BY HEATHER FAISON thing else on Super Bowl the NFL pre-game by broad­ Thanksgiving. Contributing Wtiter Sunday?" Da,;s asked. casting the best in indoor stadi­ The Super Bowl has become s CBS raked in mil­ There were other cable um football and poker. The live such an event that the game is lions of dollars last viewers who flipped the chan­ Arena Football League match­ almost secondary to everything Super Bowl Sunday. nels and entered an investiga­ up between thl' Philadelphia else. \Vith almost an} other thcr unfortunate tors' TV Guide paradise, find­ Soul and the Chicago Rush sporting event, television execs networks, including the NFL's ing the best of over dran1atized aired at 1 p.m. pray for a good game, a nail-bit­ other broadcast partners, were courtromn drama. NBC .1ired a \Vhether or not that was ter so to speak. The Super Bowl left with the task of counter­ · L.1w and Order: Cl" ma1·athon, a worthy alternative is up to draws a 100 million viewers programming against the big­ making sure the American the viewer, but leading about whether the game is decided on gest television event in the public knew how to sniff out 30 minutes into kickoff, the the last play or in the first quar­ nation, so pardon Fox Sports a crinlinal Gust in case). CBS network shifted gears and pre­ ter. No one dares turn the chan­ if they didn't feel sorry for CBS' networks followed suit with the sented the first ever "Poker nel, in fear they might miss this dilemma this tin1e around. suspenseful "Cold Case~ and Superstars Championship" with year's big moment. It could be This Sunday, the line-up "Without a Trace." Davis said $1 million up for grabs. a play in the game, a wardrobe for Super Bowl alternatives that what the other networks Ashley Brown, a junior malfunction during halftime or a aired did not even matter. international b11sm»ss major, included endless primetime Students who were not interested In the big gam~ could sidesplitting commercial. ·The Super Bowl has joked that only her grand- marathons, movie re-runs and choose between other networks' counter programming, With all that in min

' FEBRARY 8. 2005 THE HILLTOP LIFE & STYLE 85 African-American HIV/AIDS Institute Looking For Interns

BY CHARLAE WASHINGTON (fellows) to undergo intensive uneducated about the serious like economic wealth, and infor­ Hilltop Staff Writer training involving pre-enroll­ affects of HIV and need to take mation flow is very low," said With an estimated 850,000- ment hon1e study, a 30-day make a serious effort to educate Starling. "There should be adver­ 950,000 cases and 43,1...,lAlDS Science Academy, four update ourselves and those who come tisements made to reach minor­ diagnoses, HIV is a profound trainings and four six-month from less fortunate positions," ities specifically with informa­ problem in An1erica. However, internships. said Aundrietta Duncan, a frcsh­ tion that is tied d i rect!~ towards nowhere is this plague tnorc "The internships allow fol­ n1an biology major. them. I real}} liked BET's AI DS prevale1 t ! tan in tht Black lows to actuall) apply the knowl­ Brandon Starling, a sopho- a\\arcness con1mercials and I'1n community. Though African­ edge and skills that the) have 111ore psychology major, said he sad they stopped." Americans make up only about learned during training to their agreed. Through AA.HU, students 13 percent of the total U.S. pop­ communities. Training is based "I think we understand the can educate their communities. ulation, they constitute 49 per­ on different modules/themes, seriousness of it, but we don't "Anyone individual or cent of all AIDS cases. so each internship deals with fully understand or accept how organization that is interest­ The African American HIV a different topic," said TaMara really serious its consequences ed in educating their commu­ University (AAHU), started in Dillard. the program's training are," said Starling. "We think nity about AIDS can apply to 1999, is a con1prehensive train­ manager. that we are immune to it, and become a fellow, but priority is ing and internship program With over hundreds of par­ that its' not. a global epidemic. given to those who are affi liated aimed at strengthening Black ticipants, ~Wiu has enjoyed \Ve think that our sexual part­ (volunteer work or intern) with organization and indhidual much success. ners are clean, just because we either a traditional Black institu­ capacity to address the HIV/ Many folk·ws havE: ~one on are or because they seem clean, tion or a community-based or AIDS epidemic and designed to to do various things," Dillard or that there are ways to getting AIDS-service organization," said decrease stigma and m.ispercep­ said. "One man owns his own around becoming infected." Dillard. C'ourcrsy of the AAUU tion and increase HIV science non-profit HIV awareness pro­ With so many cases of AIDS Fellows are responsible for The African American HIV University (AAHU) Is a trAlnlng and literacy in Black communities. gram. A woman \\Tote a cur­ affecting African-Americans and transportation to and from L.A., internship program aimed at strengthening Blacks capacity to AA.HU, a division of the Black riculun1 that was published by the current AIDS epidemic in meals, accommodation, tuition address the HIV/AIDS epidemic. AIDS Institute, is the first Black the U.S. Department of Health Africa, some might call AIDS a and cost of materials. And another man started a non­ "black problem." "Scholarships are available participating in such a program it is my duty," said Duncan. "I HIV/ AIDS policy center dedicat­ [as AAHU] because I think think that I would be up to the ed to reducing HIV/AIDS health profit AIDS treatment organiza­ "It isn't exclusively, but we for those who qualify,.. said that it's very important that we task of educating the masses,~ disparities by mobilizing Black tion in Michigan.~ are greatly affected by it and Dillard. address the issue of HI\' in the said Starling. institutions and individuals in The expcrt5 at AAHU are should do all we c rn to prevent ScYeral HU students said African-American community • "There arc barriers against efforts to confront the epidemic not the only ones who recor mze it," said Duncan. th~1t they would be interested in and do what we can to educate Blacks receiving treatment and in their com1nunities. the plight of HIV/AIDS in the "It'-; a global epidemic learning more about the global others and hopefully prevent being educated about HIV," said Based in L.A., AAHU recruits Black community. affecting everyone, but especial­ impact of HIV/AI DS. more cases of HIV. I think that Dillard. "AAIIU is here to break individuals and organizations "I think that we are severely ly minorities, because of factors "I would be interested in as a part of the black community down those barriers."

saging on their cell phone plan, costs tend to hover around 10 cents to send and three cents to Txt Troubles? receive. Although a number a stu­ dents do not believe text mes­ Doctors attribute girl's tendonitis to excessive saging negatively impacts health, they do think it has other reper­ text messaging cussions. "If I'm bored in class and BY BRITINEY JOHNSON Hilltop Staff Writer I don't want to pay attention, I just te.\1," said Leia Foster, a sophomore biology major. "I Excessive eating can lead to For some students, the even text when I just don't feel obesity, excessive spending may answer is obviously yes. The like talking ... create debt and now it appears popularity of text messages con­ Not only does frequent text excessive text messaging can tinually increases among young messaging threaten to distract cause acute tendonitis. people across the globe. students from class, and increase Last week, CNN.com report­ "I have 100 te>..1 messages a \ their phone bills, but it can also ed that a young girl in Italy month, so I .only type about 3 or PholO cttdil Italian doctors have warned that excessive text messaging lead to physical injury. recently received treatment from 4 a day," said sophomore psy­ can lead to tendonitls, tendon inflammation caused by muscle Now that students know a specialist after typing a report­ chology major Mandy Stevenson. overuse. there is a possibility that too ed 100 te.xt nlessages a day. "But, if I had unlimited n1e5-;ag much text mc~saging could be \Vcb~1d describes tendon­ ing, 1 \\Ould probably do a lot harmful, some may take the itis as inflatnmation of a ten­ more. I wouldn't e\·en call peo­ anyplace without using daytime a quick message that doesn't warning seriously while others don. Overuse of muscles by te.\1 ple an}more, I would just text minutes. For many students, the need a response, than to make a may ignore it. messaging can lead to such an them." availability of such quick and phone call." "I believe that it happened," injury. Given anti-inflamma­ That type of repetitive mes­ quiet communication can prove Tell.t messages can become Spencer said. "There's always an tory medicine and forced to rest saging is one cause of acute ten­ problematic. quite e>..-pensive as well. exception to every rule; some her busy hands, the story of this donitis and it is the same type "If I'm in class, and bored, I "I have 500 a month, but I extreme case where something Italian pre-teen provokes one to that many sh1dents do daily. do it," sajd Jeff Spencer, a soph­ always go over $20-30 worth," happens. But it's not enough to ask, is text n1essaging that seri­ Text messaging allows omore marketing major. "And Spencer said. stop me from doing it." ous? instant communication anytime, sometimes it's easier to send For those without text mes- ......

...... ·· ····· ...... ··············· ...... • Praise to be Sung for 'Rising Up' 'Krushing'.Traditional Black History BY AMINA K. COOPER and rclatable. Standouts include Edwidge BY BRIANNA COOK suede Pumas with oversized Contributing Writer These stories are not the Danticats poetic "Nineteen Contributing Writer laces, shearling coats and leath­ ,Jane Cleaver saccharine sweet 1 hirty-Seven.. the story of a er jackets, gold rope chains, lack 1nothcrs can often be 1en one thinks of Black o"erheard sharini:, their tales of motherhood from tcle\i­ daughter's prison visits with door-knocker earrings, name sion. Instead, they are told from her nlother and -Ernestines: A history, people gen­ belts, boom boxes and enough Bwar stories of child rear­ erally revert back to a Black woman's perspectiYe and Grandmother's :Memories" by W sweat suits to shake a stick at. ing. So the release of -ruse Up include Southern regressions Jewell Parker Rhodes. the Civil Rights ~t ovement, the Despite its age, this film Singing, Black \Vomen Writers Black Panther Party, slavery and on fl.1otherhood," a new collec­ fro1n pecan pie, clothes hand­ Berry, a Harvard Law g1adu­ is very relatable in the sense washed and lined-dried and hot ate, also offers her tale, "Slip And that iniquitous boat trip from that the underlying theme is to tion of stories written by such the motherland. Unfortunately, caregivers, should come as no comb singed nappy hair, to bit­ Fall," to the collection. This is a follow your dreams. It encour­ ter re1nembrances of abandon­ beautifully written testmnenl to people seem to overlook the ages viewers to make their deci­ surprise. contribution Blacks made in the Edited by Cecelie S. Berry. ment, n1otherhood during the tendency of the Black 1nother sions, but not to let them make Jim Crow and civil rights eras to persevere through pain and realm of hip-hop music. you. Russell struggles to keep "Rise Up Singin .• showcases 29 The 1980s was a thriving stories in tribute to the n.iture of to death. ThesP 29 stories are inju11 to selfless}) make those his record compan) afloat, and cleverly organized into four sec­ small but important gcsh1res era of innovation and individu­ naturall) he runs into several the Blad mother and her rela­ alism, especially in the cit) of tionship to her family. tions. like baking a cake for her sons hurdles along the road lo suc­ The first half includes "Aria or rushing to drop them off at New York. A perfect example cess. \Vhen you position a tal­ "Rise Up Singing, Black of this movement in music, art WomEYt Writers on fl.Iotherhood" of the Matriarch" a tribute to school on time. ented vixen in the mL-., things our Black maternal figures In reading these 29 stories and fashion is'the movie "Krush can get a bit intense. reads more like a transcript from Groove." The movie, which was and "Dream Song: A Mothers readers may realize that a Jot of i Of course, there is always a classic soundtrack, the entire a lively Black woman's discus­ released in 1985, includes some sion group than a dry anthol­ Interior World" which delves the issues they experience with ~ one brother who consistently vibe of the movie is fascinating. into the persona and shielded their mothers and grandmoth- i of hip-hop's most successful and gets the shine or the girl, and To see how things have evolved ogy. Beny's collection is a well­ pioneering stars such as Run­ edited series of frank and varied lives of our mothers. ers, aunties and sister-friends jealousy becomes involved. from what people dub as "old The second half has "Torch are not new. "Rise Up Singing" DMC, LL Cool J , Kurtis Blow, Sheila E. holds it together for the school hip-hop" it is amazing to reflections of Black motherhood The Fat Boys and man} more. Song for Mother and Cl1ild' illustrates that a Black moth- I ladies, while much of the come­ see the e..xpansion. LL Cool J has and the relationships between Blair l ndcrwood takes the lead Black mothers and matriarchs where authors like Felicia \\lard er's lo\'c triumphs and is fierce dic lines stem fron1 the over­ proved that he is a longstanding and .June Jordan share 1heir sto­ enough to withstand all the dys­ role as Russell Walker who O\'lllS weight sensations, The Fat Boys. staple in the hip-hop commu­ and their familiel'> the flourishing Krush Groove Berry was inspired to c"reate ries of pain and loss and "The funct:on and turmoil that occa­ With classic scenes including nity due to the fact that he is Round: Rowing Gently Down sionally threatens to fragment Records. the well-kno\m chant, ··Whose one of the few actors in "Krush such a collection after a trip to In essence, this talc is based the Million Mom March in 2000 the Stream" where the strong their families. house? RUN'S HOUSE!," and Groove" that is still recording connection between mother and It's ·hard not to appreciate on the rise of Def J am Records, the classic Fat Boys tune "All and evolving. and the result is a seamless tap­ founded by Russell Simmons. estry of childhood memories, child is rejoiced. the collective efforts of these You Can Eat" there is never a Simply put, it's nlovies like The entire work is out­ writers, who are so important The acting, as expected, is not dull moment in "Krush Grove." "Krush Groove" that makes adult experiences and stories the best. Blair lfnderwood basi­ standing in its story-telling. to landscape of Black literature. Throughout the movie, each people realize how everything that will leave you wishing you cally holds the movie together in were small enough to climb back They unfold like a conversation It would also be hard not to sing character goes through an inevi­ progresses from something else. 0 this sense. The viewer is inevi­ into your niother's lap. betwc: n best friends about their praises and tributes to Black table transformation due to the There is always an origin to own personal experiences with 1nothcrhood. after reading this tably lured into what was once, situations they face. Unforeseen each movement, each relation­ What is refreshing about this pure and unadulterated hip­ anthology is that the works are the women who raised them. work. "Rise Up Singing" is a twists and turns occasionally ship and each way oflife. "Krush The stories, so personal that it must own for that reason alone, hop. surface during the film, and for­ Groove" is definitely a must-see honest reflections from the some Between break dancing and of the best contemporarv Black feels like eavec;dropping also but offers countless other rea­ tunately for the sake of hip-hop, for all hip-hop heads as well as invites the reader to share their sons to add it to the shelf. fresh rhymes, today'ws viewers everyone is happy at the end. the common populace. It is a women writers. Tananarive probably won't be able to resist own memories, as they will no· At times the plot can become classic in Black history and cine­ Due, Edwidge Danticat, Maya snickering at the son1e of the Angelou and Alice Walker all doubt recall them in the reading conventional, though overall it is ma, so rent it or purchase it and of "Rise Up Singing". attire. Kangol caps and Gazelle a bit spontaneous. Paired with make a night of it. Grade: B contribute work that is varied glasses, shell-top Adidas and 86 NATION & WORLD THE HILLTOP FEBRUARY 8, 2005 EYE ON Groups Sue Over KKK Auction AFRICA BY TATIANA KING The National Association Gray feel that the robes and Contributing Writer for the Advancement of Colored other items are merely a part of This past Saturday, Ku Klux People (NAACP) and the Howell's history, and not meant Klan (KKK) memorabilia was Anlerican Civil Liberties Union to endorse the KKK in any way. auctioned off at the Ole Gray (ACLU) also see the auction as ''I can understand their Nash Auction House in Howell, highly disrespectful and inap­ desire to stop the auction, but Mich. propriate. There have been unless those people are auc­ The memorabilia, including reports that both organizations tioning things that were used to robes, hoods and other articles are suing for insensitivity. physically hurt somebody, I'm that went for thousands of dol­ Sophomore merchandis- not sure if they will have a case lars. One of the highest priced ing and communications major, in court," said Christopher R. items was a robe that was sold Tianna Gordon, thinks that the Agard, a junior biology and clas­ for $1,425. Though much con­ NAACP and ACLU are justified sical civilizations major. Zenobia troversy has surrounded the day in mounting a lawsuit against Morrow, a sophomore graphic of the auction, much of it was the auction house. "I think they design major said, "It's a shame Bob Marley built up weeks before. have a case. Although the inten­ to think that anyone would want Celebrated in The Jan. 29 auction, origi­ tion is to sell these things as to buy that stuff because of what nally scheduled for Jan. 15, was a way of teaching the past, the it represents. I don't think the Ethiopia delayed when the auction house KKK served as a very negative NAACP has a case to sue any­ On Sunday, Feb. 6, musi­ owner, Gary Gray, was told that p::.;t of history," Gordon said. "I one." cians from Africa, the U.S. Jan. 15 was the birth date of Dr. don't believe that people would "For example, people may and the Caribbean gathered in Martin Luther King Jr. When want to see such hatred perpetu­ think that it is insensitive to Ababa, Ethiopia to recognize he realized the signifkance ated by the display of the memo­ sell blackface imagery and the and honor the triumphant life of he pushed the auction back to rabilia." holocaust - but it gets sold. Bob Marley. Jan. 29. Many local civil rights There were many people They are pertinent points of Thousands of people, from groups felt as though a sale of who bought items and opted not history," Morrow said. near and far, traveled to take that type during the weekend to give their names including Though various groups were part in Bob f>.1arley's 6olh birth­ of Dr. King's birthday would be someone wearing KKK pins and angered by the auction, others day celebration. disrespectful. Hundreds attend­ Nazi swastikas. tried to turn it into a learning Fans gathered, waving their ed the auction whether to just Outside the auction house, experience. Some members of red, green and gold flags in protestors held up signs and a local diversity councils raised look, to actually buy or to pro­ KKK robes like the one pictured above were auctioned off Ethiopia, as it is respected as the chanted, while others tried to money to buy one of the robes test the activity. in Howell, Mich. on Saturday. Leaders of the community Rastafarian capitol of the world. enter the house to disrupt the for an anti-racism museum Brian Jackson, a junior planned to buy, then destroy a robe. Many Rastafarians who broadcast-journalism major auction. Anlong the protestors exhibit. A robe sold for $700 attended saw the event as an was Howell's mayor Geraldine was bought by a museum cura­ feels outraged that the auction choice; it's expression through tion house legally. Even still, affirmation of their faith where Moen who argued that the auc­ tor for the Jim Crow Museum took place. "It's highly offensive history," said sophomore mar­ I personally don't like it and I dreadlocks, spirituality and tion re-ignited stereotypes about of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris for [Gray) to make money off of keting major, Nicole Wishart. hope the ACLU and the NAACP marijuana smoking are key. the community. Many people, State University in Big Rapids. an organization that caused our "In a practical view, I don't think wins." "It's the next big revolution including the auctioneer Gary "It's about freedom of people so much harm." they have a case against the auc- of th~ world, man. Now is the time for R,astafarians to bring love to Africa," said Mor Rasta, a 27-year-old teacher from Israel, ' Zimbabwe Gears Up for Elections according to CNN.com. Musical acts performed all BY KAIA KARAMOKO years, we have been brutalized, Ndebeles day, including J:v1arley's widow Contributing Writer tortured, raped and murdered Mugabe ignores such claims Rita Marley, and his sons During March 9 through 10, by a regime that was supposed and believes that the claims Dan1ian, Ziggy and Stephen. Zimbabwe President Mugabe to protect us. The people have brew from anger in regards to Other performers included will run against Morgan been under siege." his decision to seize White land. Benin's Angelique Kidjo and Tsvangirai, leader of Movement Tsvangirai pledged to In late 1999, Mugabe endorsed Ethiopian singer Teddy Afro. for Democratic Change (MDC). provide a better future for the often-violent seizures of With her independence in Zimbabwe; a future that he White-owned farms, which he Togo Citizens April 1980, Rhodesia became believes is now nonexistent. called the Third Chimurenga Zimbabwe. . In 1987, Robert The country's economy or Zimbabwean's third fight for Protest New Gabriel Mugabe became began to dwindle during the freedom. President Zimbabwe's first president and 1990s, as claims of elitism, cro­ "The controversial land Faure Gnassingbe, the son has since been in power. nyism and corruption besieged reform program, which has tar­ of Togo's deceased leader, was "Zimbabwe today is gov­ Mugabe's government. It has geted vast land holdings of more officially sworn in as President erned by a regime that behaves been reported that half of the than 30 million acres, more on Feb. 7. like a foreign occupying force," workforce is jobless. than the size of Belgium, in the Criticism immediately fol­ said Tsvangirai in an address to Mugabe has also been hands of just 4,000 White farm­ accused of tyranny, rigging ers for redistribution to nlillions lowed his confirmation. Many ""w.cnn.rom MDC National Conference. "The African officials and politicians Current Zimbabwe President Robert Gabriel Mugabe faces regime is constantly at war with the 2002 elections and killing See ELECTIONS, News 87 from around the world feel that opposition for the first time. the people. For the past four non-supporters 20,000 ethnic this is unconstitutional and par­ allel to a coup. The 1nilitary actually elected Gnassingbeimmediatelyafterthe Bush Plans Increase in Death Benefit for Soine Fainilies death of his father on Saturday. Protesting students are refusing BY SHARI LOGAN those soldiers that died in Pentagon-des­ the same privilege." Senior marketing major Adam to · go to classes. According to Contributing Writer . ignated combat zones. Senator Jeff Simmons, R-Ala., one Guthrie wants the families of every eli­ CNN.com, Nigerian President In a new bill proposed by the Lt. Col. Nachee Miller, an U.S. Army of the sponsors of the bill, said that these gible soldier to reap the benefits. He said, Olusegun Obasanjo urged fel­ Pentagon, famihes can expect more Chairman and Howard professor, said, new benefits which will be retroactive " I just hope it's given out fairly because, low African leaders to reject the money from the death benefit package ··we should look at raising the death ben­ to Oct. 7, 2001, the day that the United in the past, a lot of Bush's promises have transfer of power. of loved ones that were killed in Iraq and efit for all servicemen who have been States invaded Afghanistan, will cost the seemed good and then they weren't ful­ "The African Union con­ Afghanistan. killed in designated as well as non-desig­ nation $459 1nillion. filled. Once you read the fine print it demns the coup in Togo because Previously, as part of a "death gratu­ nated combat zones as a result of serving Numbers like these cause students doesn't apply to our people." it is a violation of the AU ity" for troops, such families only received their country." like Rayna Lucier, a sophmnore advertis­ However, Lisa N. Burnam, a junior Constitutive Act," AU spokes­ Supporters of the bill, who would like ing major, to express her concerns over African-Anlerican studies major ques­ man Adam Thiam said to CNN $12,420. If the plan passes the Senate vote, these fan1ilies will receive a one­ to see these changes niaterialize as soon the new plan tions the motives of this administration. in Addis Ababa on Monday. as possible, want these incentives to be "Why are we investing in these sol­ She said, "It's a distraction fro1n the real­ Zealous leaders in Africa time payment of $100)000 along with a life insurance increase fron1 $250,000 to included in the $80 billion emergency­ diers after they've died? Why isn't he ity that they never found the weapons of commonly change the consti­ spending bill for the Iraq and Afghanistan putting more money into their lives mass destruction and possibly an attempt tution to suit their ambitions. $400,ooo that will be tax-free. Currently, servicemen pay n1onthly conflicts that will be put forth to Congress right now?" Lucier said. "Those soldiers to get a moral boost from the country. If Constitutional changes to suit by the White House. need better weapons and new gear. Bush Bush really wants to make a difference leaders' ainbitions are not premiums of $16.25 on their life insur­ ance but the troops that are in desig­ Army ROTC student Tony Moore, should put this money into the prevention he should make an apology to our now uncommon in Africa. a freshman political science major, said of them getting killed, not their death." estranged allies, the troops, the people France has placed Togo on nated areas will receive the additional $150,000 tax-free. that this proposed plan "is a step in the In an unexpected stipulation, the of this country and particularly tl1e poor Alert and has blocked their bor­ right direction but not only soldiers who families of the 53 military personnel that people that sent out their daughters and ders by military personal. However, Democratic lawmakers present at last Tuesday's hearing were have been killed in certain areas should died in the Pentagon on Sept. 11 are not sons to fight this war." not eager to agree to this plan since the get the raise because all military people included in this new proposal to receive Liberian Elections combined $250, ooo only applies to that were killed in the line of duty deserve the increased death benefits. Set For October Liberia, the country that • supported African Anlericans Rapper Snoop Dogg Faces Sexual Assault Charges during the Marcus Garvey lead pan-African movement, is due BY AMANDA NEMBHARD of his entourage as the defendants in the willing to file the suit for a large amount cally, emotionally, spiritually," Miller to hold presidential and cabinet Contributing Writer case. of money, [it] seems kind of fraudulent," said. "And once they are more comfort­ elections on October 11. A celebrity make-up artist recently ABC says the woman has "no merit said Eboni Pearce, a junior broadcast able, they would put themselves into the Liberia has not had elections accused rapper Snoop Dogg of sexual to the charges," according to the Justice journalism major. "It's like she's just try­ system." since its 14-year civil war. The assault. website. Additionally, spokespeople for ing to get something from hin1." Another issue that arises in cases of elections will conclude an epoch The alleged incident occurred two Snoop Dogg also told the website that the Many, however, say that the media rape is that of time sensitivity and when of chaos: 250,000 murdered, years ago, according to the Associated woman's case is '"baseless" and that she is can allow an outlet for discussion. to report rape. Miller says that time sen­ teenage assassins and hundreds Press. The alleged victim claims that being "opportunistic and deceitful." "I know the media makes [situa­ sitivity plays an important role in rape of refugees. Snoop Dogg, also known as Calvin Some students believe this case isn't tions like this] much more highly scruti­ cases because of retaining crucial evi­ Political campaigning is set Broadus, and several 1nen in his entou­ much of a shock. nized [because of celebrity status]," said dence. to begin in September and 18 rage, drugged and raped her backstage "He has the 'Girl's Gone Wild' tape Sarah Graham Miller, spokeswoman for "There is generally [an issue with parties have already registered. during a taping of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and_.he's known as a freak and he pro­ Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network time] when it comes to evidence. What France's Johnson Morris, the which aired on ABC in January 2003. motes it openly. It's not shocking to hear (RAINN). "We are reminded that the you can recall about the situation can be comn1ission's chair, told CNN, This comes almost immediately after or see him as a rapist," said Josephine scrutiny the media has on these cases effected," she said. "If you think you've "refugees should be resettled Snoop Dogg filed suit against her for Stedman, a sophomore telecommunica­ gives us an opportunity to talk about rape been raped, don't take a shower and go before the vote, but displaced extortion. According to the Celebrity tions management major. "He always in a way we wouldn't on a day-to-day get a rape kit .. .follow your instinct." people inside Liberia would be Justice website, "he claimed she threat­ promotes his gang culture and he doesn't basis." given a chance to vote. ened to go to the National Enquirer care about rules and regulations." Miller also mentioned that it is very There are hundreds of thou­ unless he paid her $5 million." Other students believe Snoop Dogg common for a victim to wait a while sands of Liberian refugees still The lawsuit names ABC, The Walt is being accused mainly because of his before they report a crime like the woman scattered across West Africa." Disney Company, Broadus and members celebrity status. in this case. "Victims feel the first thing "I think that because [the woman is) t.hey do is take care of then1selves physi-

\ FEBRUARY 8, 2005 THE HILLTOP NEWS 87 Zimbabwe Votes ELECTIONS, from N & W 86 PF is a party formed to mobi­ lize the broad mass of people in of landless Blacks-is aimed at Zimbabwe against colonialism, correcting historical injustices," racism, imperialism, and led the Mr. Mugabe pointed out in a fight for their national indepen­ "Final Call" interview with Askia dence. Muhammad. Despite Mugabe's old age, "In Africa, they are more some believe that he is still the about empowering people first, man for the job. "You know, you then building a nation," said find in him the lasting connec­ Iman Aleem-Hall, a sophomore tion between the struggle which fashion merchandising major. the African[s] fought to liberate "They feel that if a people's spirit themselves and the African way is up, the nation will prosper, into the future, especially now as whereas, in A.Inerica the morale they are struggling for economic of the people is always last." emancipation," said Jonathan Hall agrees that 'the ruin of Moyo, Mugabe's minister of a nation begins in the homes information. of its people,' thus she says, Zimbabwe's Embassy "Mugabe's is just trying to pre­ political counselor, Wilbert vent such a downfall." C. Gwashavanhu, believes, Mugabe, 78, has gained his "Tsvangirai has no chance in ome grab a story at the budg t meeting credentials by being a viable winning this election; Mugabe force for Zimbabwe and is a has such longevity because he proud member of Zimbabwe's has the admiration of the peo­ African National Union-P~triotic ple." Only time, however, will on Tuesday @ 7:00 PM Front (ZANU-PF). reveal the end of this political Established in 1960, ZANU- brawl.

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fter last year's scan­ types that we are trying to move mation that he is finally getting dalous halftime show, away from. recognized and moving closer Super Bowl XXXIX In the commercial, Cedric to becoming a familiar face in nded \vithout any wishes to have an endless sup­ the mainstream media. hang-ups, bells or whistles. ply of beer and two beautiful The biggest disappoint­ Historically, during the women with him on a stranded ment of the night was the half­ Super Bowl, the most exciting island; the commercial then time show when former Beatie, part isn't the game itself, but cuts to a scene of Cedric relax- Paul McCartney performed. We the commercials and believe l\fcGartney's most importantly; the fan base does not halftime show. include the average However, after Our View: viewer of the halftime last year's "wardrobe show. malfunction," this However, in FOX's year's performance Even though FOX did not want a defense, we realize was completely G­ that last year's show rated and the com­ repeat of last year's Super Bowl, caused a lot of contro­ mercials were highly they still should have 111ade it versy and unwanted family-oriented. attention, which vali­ Super Bowl entertai11ing for those under 40. dates the organizer's Sunday is a big day decision to have a per- for advertisers every- formance by a '"safe" where and despite the artist like McCartney. $1 million+ price tag for a 30- ing with a beer while the two In the midst of last year's sec0nd com nercial spot during won1en yell aper in the nntio11. world, there would 'Ihc 011inion.s c.xpresr.t."tl on the hnitorial Page an• the views of 1hc Hilltop F.. dit<1rial Board aml do not done for years. who is operating the 10 loca­ be an even balance of respect neeessiui'y reflect the opiniom1 of!lo\1m-tl l'nivc.rsil), its administrnlion. indhid1nl Board mcmbe1-s or tlu:' Recently, this came to our tions and taking care of thou­ and gratitude given behveen tudcnt body attention when we learned sands of children. Not P.Diddy, well-known celebrities and the TI1c opm·on~ t'xp '1...'%<'d on th" Persnecth-es Page nre those of the authors rm do not nccc ~ri ly 1oeprc­ Russell Sin1n1ons was being Russell Simmons, or 50 Cent. scnt the ~icws ofthe Hilltop Editorud Board.Howard Uni\"\'J"Sity, its ndmhiic;tratiou ur tl1e tudl'nt body. ordina1y people who work in . . 'The Hilltop encourages its n!Jdcn; to s.'uuc thdr opinio11s with thl' nC\vbpapcr tlu'Ough lettt-rs to 11w considered for president of We are in no way dismissing their communities. Until then, Editor or Perspt'Cfu •'s. All It tll'rs should include n complete mldrcc;;s and telephone number :ind should be the NAACP. Although we have their contributions to the Black we just hope that everyone, Sl'llt clcctroniml~ on om· websill' at Wl\'Y. .thehilitoP<.>nlinc.com. already given our opinion on community, but the ordinary including the rich and fan1ous, The Hilltop b lo.. 1ted at. 2251 Shemiau A\"c. ~. \Va..t generation. FEBRUARY 8, 2005 THE HILLTOP PERSPECTIVES 89 An Appeal to Freshmen tJOW, WUY WOULD AtJYOtJE TRY TO PUT A ~TOP TO Girls in The Quad All- TUl5? everything that went down, I felt have met them. Although we Joi Gilliam compelled to write this plea to all don't sec each other that often the freshmen girls living in the because of our busy schedules Friday's arlicle, "Freshmen Quad: Please, it's not Lhat seri­ or different living arrange­ Females Learn 'Rites of ous. Please, stop getting drunk ments, we still get overly excited Passage"' had me a bit upset. and picking fights ..vith the other and silly whenever we happen Mainly because it seems as if floors. Ifanything, you should be to run into each other on cam­ some freshmen girls this year getting in trouble for making too pus. So this goes out to lmani, can't have honest, immature fun much noise or doing something Jessica, Resheida, Claudia, Gia, without going too far. I happen else stupid like sneaking boys La 'Trisha, Crystal, Crystal B, to know the RA on the Alesha, Alycia, Alicia, girls' floor. She kept · Chinye. Sharmain, telling me about some Michaela, 1-fava, Robin "floor wars" and girls and to Kim, for being ) fighting each other and ''Please get it more of a friend than an how all the fighting RA. I miss y'all; it almost was pushing her over brings a tear to my eye to the edge. I laughed at together.'' think about you all. To the first because I remem- girls fighting each other bered how I was as a this year in the Quad, freshman in the Quad: please get it together. loud, rude, immature Spending your fresh­ but, so was everyont else on my onto the floor. I am even more men year in jt•opard) of losing floor and we had a lot of fun. I upset to hear about girls fight­ your housing because of petty tried to reason \vith her and tell ing amongst themselves on their arguments and dumb practical her that it was all a part of the floors. Frazier third floor during jokes is not the way to enjoy freshman experience; she still my freshmen year was the clo ~ ­ your freshmen experience. Most disagreed. Of course, my fellow est you could get to a sorority. importantly, I might be justify­ floor-mates and I did our share For real, we had each other's ing immature behavior but at of things to annoy the RA. but backs and when you think about the same time, it's time to grow she let it slide because I suppose it, we were all each other had up and solve any problems you she remembered what it was like because we all were in the same have amongst yourself. It just to be a freshman. situation: freshmen in college seems a bit high school to have None of the fighting back who just wanted to have fun and to bring someone else in to help and forth seemed abnormal make friends. solve a problem that you all have until I saw the article and heard I am still good friends with caused yourselves. a first-hand account of what the girls on my floor from fresh­ really went down. After hearing men year and I am thankful to Area Men Not So Bad • Kiristin Reid These men obviousl) aren't that I have anything against glit­ all that this area has to offer but ter). Being a born and raised area so many women think this is the As a matter of fact, so what if ------Quote @the Mecca ------girl, I feel the need to get a little case. In fact, those men are in a they wear glitter and don't wear something off of my chest. league of their own and, if the extremely baggy jeans? My par­ I've held my tongue for the truth be told, they exist in every ents always taught me it's what's past four years but, as we get clos­ J loward student's hometown. on the inside that counts. er to my final Valentine's Day at I get so tired of having to You might not like the outer Howard, I feel : his i the perfect aefend my beloved area men apparel but what's underneath time to say my peace. Howard whenever my friends get into could be so beautiful ifyou only women don't take offense but a heated discussion about area gave it a chance. please, please, please, stop hat· men and how their hometown Maybe my arguing is in ing on area men! men are so much better. vain, but I refuse to let area men There are so many potential If we as women took the be generalized. We as a people ''If I would have lived young men in the Washington tin1e to look past Georgia Ave hate to be generalized so why 1-tetropolitan area and all I ever and make our way into other generalize this small group of hear are young women com­ parts of the city or Maryland young men? in the Annex, I do 't plaining about "trifling urrrea and Virginia, we might be sur­ But that's enough preach­ men." prised at the plethora of poten­ ing, I can only say so much. I Now don't confuse the eligi­ tial young men. just ask that as Valentine's Dav ble men I speak of with the men This area has so much to approache.-., consider taking the think I would have had that hang on Georgia Avenue all offer if you look past the imme­ tin1e to get to know an area gtt\. day. I don't mean the men who diate surroundings. All area men Believe me, you don't know yell "Hey girl" and "Shorty in the don't hang on comers or wear what you could be missing. tight jeans" all day. clothing doused \vith glitter (not any friends.'' I ' ------Black History Month Reality I Sean Garrison \\'e commit more ,;oJent Just look at Rev. Jesse Jackson rrin1cs domestic.ally than any whose positi\'e contributions You know, I'm always con­ other ethnic group (l'\'en though were negated by the fad that fused when I \,,1tcl1 T\' at this we are the 3rl largest). \Ve lead he had mistresses and children ' ti1ne of year. \ ou see aJJ the in not going to and not finish­ outside of his marri,1~e. famous artists .ind actors with ing college, not to mention high Or Michael Jordan, whose their solemn expressions and sd1001. And we lead .1s one of on the court actions were noth­ sad demeanors talking about the poorest ethnic groups in the ing short of 1niraculous but Black History l\lonth. world. whose pri\'ate life was pocked Black Histol} l\lonth? Arc Do we focus our all on end­ with ganlbling debts, mistresses you kidding me? As an African ing our po ... ert.>? On slo\"ing and illegitimate children. American myself, I am confused and ending the plague of HIV? \Ve won't even nwntion as to what it is exactly that we Perhaps on learning why as l\.1artin Luther King, .Jr. or are supposed to be celebrating. a group we arc so violent? Qf l\.lalcolm X and the reports sur­ Some would certainly argue that course not. rounding then1 of infidelity. 1 there ha\'e been many African \\e support and elevate \\ho arc those m\'riud of African I Americans that ha\e contrihutecl those among us that can tell us Americans that I can be proud to th(; weJI beinir of 11ot onh our best how they have sex with the to tell Ill} children to enu1late race, but to the world as a whole tnost won1en, how the.> huvc the without ha\'ing to add an aster­ Others n1ay state that February most money or how 111any peo­ isk with the c01nn1ent'? is sin1ply a 1nonth that allows ple they have killed \ll' shot at. I think Black History l\1onth our children to learn, and us to \Ve glorif\ artists that pride should be a month when African remember, what our ancestors thcmsel... es on being college Americ.ans as a \\THOLE can wor endured to make their progeny's dropouts. .Magazines directed refocus on ourselves. \\'here we future brighter. at African Americans fly off of can l'nd the ,;oJence against Well, did our ancestors newsstands when there is "new each other and build eal'h other accomplish what they set out to beef' amongst 1najor artists. We up. do? Not even dos<'. Black people have tele\'ir;ion and radio sta­ But, since. that is oh\'iously toda) arc far. Jess unified than tions that proclaim that they are not what Black History ~1onth they were in the so's and 6o's. "pro-black' but the money they n1cans, I'll just continue to Now don't get me wrong, there make goes into a white man's change the channel when I see are some areas that we have pocket. the commercials. become leadl'rs in. \Ve lead the But surely there are many world in the transmission of the blacks out there who have done HIV virus. undoubtedly wonde1ful things. 810 HILLTOPICS THE HILLTOP FEBRUARY 8, 2005

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