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VOLUME 82, No. 8 FRIDAY, O CTOBER 9, 1998 Arts and University_ Sciences Confirms Elections Farrakhan Nullified Visit

By JASON T. SMITH By RAFIAH DAVIS Hilltop Staff Writer Hilltop Staff Writer

After a wave of questions flood­ Hilltop Staff/Eric Hall After weeks of speculation, the Uni­ ed the office of student activities versity confirmed this week that Nation concerning improper voting prac­ of Islam leader Min. Louis Farrakhan tices at an election for sophomore NAACP will deliver an address to students Oct. class officers in the College of Arts 16, marking the third anniversary of the and Sciences, student activities nu!• Million Man March and the contro­ Jified the vote and called for a spe­ versial figure's fust campus visit since cial election, slated for Wednesday. Protests Low the 1995 event. Questions were raised about the Farrakhan, who has openly attacked now-overturned Sept.' 18 election Jews, Catholics, gays and other groups, after letters written by concerned Minority will speak at Cramton Auditorium next students charged that the polling Friday at 7 p.m. Admission is free, said station was unmanned for a short Steven Johnson, the auditorium's man­ time and that students could have ager. voted twice. Court Hires Saying he played a major role in coor­ Students voted for the vice-presi­ dinating the Farrakhan visit, Howard dent for the classof2001 at the nul­ SUFIYA ABDUR-RAHMAN University Student Association-Presi­ lified election; the president and By Hilltop Staff Writer dent Neville Welch said he's been the secretary seats ran unopposed. chief liaison between the University "We were appalled by the fact Venting their anguish over the scant number of minority Jaw and the Chicago-based leader. . that the voting station was unmon­ clerks hired by the Supreme Court, hundreds of protesters After learning that Farrakhan was itored by an attendant," said sopho• marched in front of the higll court Monday, telling the court's searching for a venue to celebrate the . more Juanita Gonzalez, whose let­ justices that it's time to diversify their staffs. third anniversary of the Million Man ter appeared in the Oct. 2 edition of Led by NAACP President Kweisi Mfume, 19 protesters were March- the event that attracted thou­ The Hilltop. . arrested after crossing police barricades in an attempt to deliv­ sands of Black men to Washington in In her Jetter, Gonazlez wrote that er to the court's justices the resumes of minority Jaw students 1995-Welch said he called Khadir after voting, she talked to Arts and whom they considered to be qualified law clerk candidates. Mohammed, Farrakhan's regional rep­ See ELECTIONS, A4 Jamal Bryant, the NAACP's National Youth Director, and C. resentative, and began the process of Delores Tucker, head of the National Political Congress of Black bringing the leader to campus. Women, were among the 19 who were arrested. "In 1995, Howard served as a cradle Since the 1972 appointment of Chief Justice William Rehn­ for the Million Man March," Welch quist, fewer than two percent of the 428 Jaw clerks hired have Hilltop Staff /Eric Hall said. "Why DOI celebrate the third Female See PROTEST, A4 See LEADER, A4 Student FACES OF I-IOWARD jTllE POSTMA!{ Voters Value Diversity Assaulted Mail Service Pleasant for Savoy Efforts, Poll Says The third i,1 a series ofoccasional articles about the lives ofbehind-the­ at Towers scenes workers at Howard University. tion Vice President Alison R. Bernstein. By APRJLL 0 . TURNER ''They support diversity in higher education." Hilltop Staff Writer The survey, conducted by a telephone poll A female Howard University SIU· By ENJOLI FRANCIS of roughly 2,000 registered voters, was dent was brutally assaulted in a Hilltop Staff Writer According to a Ford Foundation report administered by the foundation last summer. brawl Tuesday after a group of men released Tuesday, two-thirds of tbe nation's Fifty-one percent of those surveyed said stormed into the Howard Plaza "Does this copier work?" asked an voters say it's very important that colleges and they described themselves as either "very ~ <, Towers West courtyard and kicked irritated male student, holding a bun­ universities prepare their students to function conservative" politic.ally or "more conserva­ and beat her with glass bottles, wit­ dle of papers in one hand, and jan• in a diverse society. tive than liberal." nesses said. gling coins in bis other. , Fifty-five percent ofthose surveyed said that The survey also found that 97 percent of Police and Administration offi. Before he could repeat the question, colleges and universities should set manda­ respond_ents agree that in the next generation, cials released scant details about the Antonio Savoy emerged from the tory policies requiring students to study dif­ people will need to interact with people who incident and its investigation. But mail room to help. ferent cultures before Ibey graduate. are not like them, while 78 percent say that witnesses said the female student, "You plll your money in the copi­ Fifty-eight percent of those surveyed said the nation is not doing a good job of prepar­ a West Towers resident, was phys­ er?" Savoy asked the student. After the nation is growing apart along racial lines, ing itself to meet the challenges that lay ically assaulted by a group of men minutes spent checking the machine while 71 percent said that efforts by colleges ahead. who arc not Howard University stu­ for malfunctions, Savoy photocopied and universities to diversify their campuses William H. Gray ITT, president and chief dents. the papers for the student, then - greatly unites factions of society. executive officer of the United Negro College It remained unclear yesterday smiled and went back to the mail "This poll shows that, despite the heated Fund, is a strong advocate of the initiative for what relationship the female stu­ room. public debate over diversity, Americans are cultural diversity. dent held, if any, with the men who Nine hours a day, six days a week, very clear in their views," said Ford Founda- See POLL,A4 assaulted her. you can find Savoy, a 28-year-old Witnesses said that when the Md. resident, working as a postal. group began assaulting the female clerk in the "A" Building. student, several male Towers resi­ His day begi1Js at 8 a.m., when be Bill Would Return Shakur to U.S. dents- including members of the prepares his work station. By the her life sentence. ., University's football team­ time the postal office opens at 9 a.m., By APRILL O. TU RNER Shakur was incarcerated for four years before attempted to end the scuffle, but he's ready to begin selling money Hilltop Staff Writer her conviction and, in 1977. was sentenced to were injured, one seriously. orders and stamps. life imprisonment as an accomplice to murder. Both the female student and at Savoy said he coosiders working Hilltop Staff/Eric Hall As dozens of students joined the throngs of 1\vo years later, Sbakur escaped and was given least one injured athlete were taken with students to be an overall As part of his dally routine, Antonio Savoy sorts the people protesting what they say is a scant political asylum in Cuba. by ambulance to Howard Universi­ "pleasant" experience, but com- mall. record of hiring minority law clerks by Roughly fifty protesters marched through the ty Hospital for treatment, witness­ plains that "some students expect more laugh after they come in with an atti­ Supreme Court justices, a band of demonstra­ streets with signs that read "Leave Cuba es said. than what you can give them," he said, tude," he said. tors rallied Monday in support of Assata Alone," and "Hands Off Assata," while police According to Vernicka Irving, referring to situations in which he has He considers himself to be like the stu­ Shakur, the former Black Panther who, in 1979, officers with paddy wagons waited patiently police records analyst for the Uni­ had to explain to students why their dents he helps daily. "I'm a pleasant per­ escaped from her prison cell and fled to Cuba. across the street. versity's Police Department, "the packages are late. But, he says, "seldom son to get along with ... I'm like one of At the time of her escape, Sbakur, who was The protesters called members of the Con­ only person who can receive a copy do I have a hostile student." them-still young," be said. · born to Jo Anne Chesimard, was serving a life gressional Black Caucus"traitors to the black of the report arc the individuals "I try to make everything go quickly for But, he added, students should know prison sentence for shooting a white New Jer- nation," saying they "betrayed Assata." involved or official people." [students]," Savoy said, adding that he's that he has a job to do. sey state trooper. . All members of the CBC either voted in favor aware that students are often faced with And be tries to do this job well, be said. Under a Congressional bill that was over­ of, abstained from, or did not attend the vote. -Compiled by Hilltop Staff waiting in long Jines throughout the cam­ Recalling an incident in which he had whelmingly passed through the House last The vote totals were 371 Yea, 0 Nay, aod 63 Not Writers Aprill Q 1i1mtr and pus. to go above and beyond the call of duty, Rafiah Davis. month, federal funds would be used to return Voting. "I feel good when I can make a student See POSTMAN, A4 Shakur to the U.S.,.where she would complete See BILL,A4

CAMPUS THE CITY TEMPO SPORTSFRIDAY Weekend "llrealha SCIENCE: President Bill Ointon's WALK: Thousands arrh-e on the Mall ABROAD: Students 2,et ~rience TODAY: Partly cloud)) mainly dry con­ Science Advisoi; Dr. Neal R. Lane, intro­ for the 12th A.n11ual AIDS Walk by studying abroaa. See· Hl VOLLEYBALL: The bison team ditions duced _1~lans to make teclmol!)gY more Washington. See A6 wins 6th annual howard clasmc. 72 HIG"SS LOW accesgfile to minorities. See A2 See B3 SATURDAY: Partl..f Cl@«!.Y __ 71 IDGti, S6 LOW · CENTER: Shaw residents protest the PARENTS: Athletes with young­ contruction of a new convention center. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy, light clumce ol See A6 sters aim to make the balance. See. showers. B3 73 ffiGH,54 LOW A2 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1998 . . T KE HILLTOP CAMPUS Initiative Created to Raise Student Donaldson Named Average of Degrees in Science Acting President of Lincoln University . High School. She said there were By KEENAN SUARES insufficient science programs at the Hilltop Staff Writer high school level. ''I don't want to be a doctor," a SIU· James Donaldson, Ph.D a Howard University mathematics profes­ An initiative to help minorities dent with a 3.8 grade point average sor and past chairman of the Mathematics Department, was named pursue degrees in science was told Bellamy. "I tried to explain to acting president of Pennsylvania's Lincoln University last weekend. announced by Dr. Neal R. Lane, a her that there are more oppormni­ Donaldson, an alumnus of Lincoln and vice president of its Board science advisor to President Bill ties in science than just being a of Trustees, has been a professor at Howard since 1971 and served Clinton, in Blackburn's Forum Oct. doctor. When kids think about sci­ as chairman of the Mathematics Department from 1972 until l 990. 5. The initiative was created ence, they automatically think Donaldson's ;tppointment marks the fourth time in the past two years because of the low average of Stu· 'medical school,'" Bellamy said. a Howard official has been selected to head an institution of higher According to statistics from the dents who graduate wilh a degree learning. in science. American Association of National 1n March, Vice President for Student Affairs Steve A. Favors was Lane plans to make science tech­ Science, s;iid Lane, out of all grad­ named president ofGrambling University in Louisiana. In 1996, Por­ nology more inclusive to young uates in the U.S. with a degree in tia H. Shields, Dean of the School of Education, was appointed pres­ minorities through the use of tele­ natural science, Howard Universi­ ident of Albany State College in Albany, Ga., and George R. John­ vision and computers. ty makes up 28 percent-and 33 son Jr., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and a professor at the ''Television is a big issue. The percent in the social sciences. School of Law, was named president of LeMoyne-Owen College in Lane wants to improve those sta­ Discovery Channel has a program Memphis. cal.led the Magic School Bus that tistics and prepare students for the keeps kids' focus [on learning] and next millennium. - Compiled by Staff Writer Aprill O 1im1er it's a cartoon. Kids seem to love that "I think it should be possible to program and we need to work hard­ have many well-educated people er in increasing that medium," Lane in science and engineering tech­ said. Computers will also help to nology in this country, including the expand children's ideas in science. Ph.D. level. We need people with all The World Wide Web offers differ­ levels of education, including the ent sites so kids can explore every­ highest level of education, to thing they need to know about sci­ become researchers and faculty Campus Briefs ence." members," he said. Lane was reluctant to comment on "We need to reassure the gradu­ tangible reasons why students ates. [They need to] have the right didn't seem to display an interest in kind of skills and balance of edu­ Howard University Film Organization Holds pursuing careers in science at crit­ cation and experiences while they Weekly Meetings ical ages. But students polled at are in graduate school, so they can Howard University point to a lack [pursue] one of these careers of interest generated at the ele­ they're interested in." The Howard University Film Organization meets every Thurs­ mentary and secondary school lev­ Lane said science technology is a day at 7 p.m. in the School of Communications, in Screening els as the main culprit. contributing factor in today's soci­ Room West. Monique Richards, a senior ety. He pointed to Rubbermaid, the chemistry major, said science needs company that specializes in making to be a greater influence on children various plastic products. Photo by Edward Leneus The Howard University Community Choir Pre­ at a young age. She said that, when "I think, given that society is total­ Dr. Neal R. Lane, a science advisor to President llill Clinton, announced sents Residence Hall Choir Weekend she attended elementary school, ly infused with science technology, an initiath•c to help minorities pursue degrees in sciences on Monday. her school had inadequate science everything you can think of has a programs. After graduating from strong science technology base. We The Howard University Community Choir will present Res­ high school and enrolling in col­ don't think of the science and math idence Hall Choir Weekend Oct. 16-18. lege, professors helped to accentu­ theory of getting a Ph.D. in the President Clinton has created Recognition Award fo r elementary Friday: At 4:45 p.m. in Blackburn Auditorium there will be ate oppormnities in the field of sci­ same way. Why don't we recognize three awards to help remedy the school teachers who specialize in an Information Session and Open Rehearsal. A Bowl-a-thon in f ence. how valuable the individual get­ lack ofinterest in science: The Pres­ i,narh and science. Thbitha Bellamy, a senior biology ting an education can be?" Lane idential Mentorship Award: The the Blackburn Grune Room wil be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. major, taught last year at Cardozo said. Early Career Award and The Cost is $3. Saturday: The RHC will have a carwash in the School of Engineering Parking Lot from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at a cost of $4 for cars and $7 for trucks. A movie night in Blackburn Audi­ At Annu~I Retreat, Student Leaders torium from 8:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. will also be held. Cost is $3. Sunday: There will be a Call to Chapel at 11 a.m. in Rankin Learn Meaning of Leadership Memorial Chapel.

College of Medicine to Hold Annual Pre-Med By DONTAI L. SMALLS Hilltop Staff Writer Breakfast

Last week, student leaders from various posts Tomorrow, the College of Medicine will hold its Annual Pre­ around Howard University congregated togeth­ Med Break.fast Program. The Breakfast is targeted at pre-health er to share ideas and l~arn from professionals. professional and pre-med students and will be held in the Col­ Nestled in the hills and mountains of Leesburg, lege of Medicine, Room 3019 from 8:30 a.m tol:30 p.m. Va., Xerox Document University was the site of the Fifth Annual Student Leadership Conference and Retreat. The theme of the retreat was ''The Challenge of Leadership: My Role." The retreat -Compiled by Staff Writer Aprill Q 1i1rner. Campus Briefs was solely sponsored by the Patricia Roberts run weekly i11 the Campus section of The Hilltop a11d inust be Harris Public Affairs Fellowship Program in the delivered or faxed to the 11ewspaper no later than 5 p.m. Mon­ past. This year the Ralph J. Bunche International day. The Hilltop is located in the Plaz.a Towers West 011 the Plaz.a Affairs Center, HUSA and the Division of Stu­ level, a11d the fax 11umber is 202-806-4758. dent Affairs co-sponsored the event. The Honorable Thrence A. Todman, the first I African American ever to head a geographic bureau in the State Department, delivered the opening speech. A Special Advisor to the Gov­ ernor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Ambassador Vote Bison Registers 2,000 Todman carries the personal rank of Career the District of Columbia," Eames Ambassador in the Foreign Service of the Unit­ Photo by Abiola Heyliger ed States. Todman addressed the importance of Hill student leaders gather around Ambassador Terrance A. 'lbdman. By APRILL 0. TURNER said. "It's continuing a great lega­ overcoming obstacles. Hilltop Staff Writer cy ofHoward students being active "At any stage of your life, you can make dif­ in the political struggle, and I am ference," he said. Todman answered questions The last day to register to vote in proud to be a part of that great tra­ from eager students ranging from queries about Memorial AME Church. She urged students to Wesley Samuel Williams, Jr., a partner at the the District, Tuesday, Oct. 5, dition." becoming an ambassador and inquiries about avoid "psychosclerosis," the hardening of the prestigious law firm.of Covington & Burling in marked the success of a collabora­ O.J. Miles, HUSA Programs diversity in the Foreign Service to concerns mind. Thomas distributed handouts and the stu• Washington, D.C., concluded the day as the tive effort of Howard University Director and Coordinator of Oper­ about global terrorism and handling negotia­ dent leaders participated in exercises to aid in Keynote Speaker at the dinner. Opening with a Student Association's Operation ation Vote Bison, finds registering tions. strengthening positive attitudes and thinking. couple of jokes, Williams told the students that Vote Bison and Nik Eames for voters a rewarding experience. The following day, the student leaders partici­ She closed by telling the students the importance it is good to have role models, but you must Ward One City Council's Cam­ "When I was first asked to take on pated in a workshop on values and ethics con­ of love and asked everyone to tell the person next always attempt to go beyond tl\em. Williams paign, resulting in the registering of the task of registering people to ducted by Dr. Debyii S. Thomas, an assistant pro­ to them one thing they love about that person. warned the male students that women are their 2,000 voters in the District of vote in Washington, D.C., I did not fessor at Howard University's School of Saturday afternoon, there was a Recent Grads' equals, "if not better," and certain behaviors Columbia. realize how important and how dif­ Communications. As she walked around the Symposium entitled "The Way it is Out Here in and attimdes that were accepted in the past will The Operation Vote Bison initia­ ficult the job was," Miles said. students, Thomas asked everyone what they the Workplace." The symposium consisted of not be tolerated as we approach the millennium. tive, begun during the 1996 HUSA "When you are doing something could contribute to leadership. She said lead­ three panelists-Dr. Patrick Oates, the Honor­ "This retreat afforded student leaders of dif­ administration under the leadership positive, people recognize it and ership requires "resources, energies and rela­ able Melanie M. Shaw-Geter, and Dr. Julius feren\ organizations the opportunity to interact of then Chief of Staff Eames, reg­ respect it." tionships." Thomas told the students it is Dion Bailey-each giving their prescription for with each other and to engage their intellects in istered a total of 2,756 voters. Fif­ According to Miles, even though extremely important to write down their goals. good leadership and success. Bailey, who is meaningful discussion of important issues," teen hundred of those were regis­ the registration forms have been Shecited a scholarly study that showed students COllll!JOnly called lhe "Hip-hop professor," is the said Dr. Horace G. Dawson, Jr., lhe director of tered in the District. handed in, Operation Vote Bison's at Yale who wrote down their goals were more only African-American professor at Millikin the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Cen­ According to Eames, the youth work is far from over. Voter Edu­ successful and financially capable than those University in Decatur, Illinois. The 1996 ter. ''They considered the ethical implications of vote is important in the District, cation workshops, mayoral and city who did not write them down. Howard Ph.D. graduate said that "belief in a leadership, their own present and future roles in since young people pay taxes in debates on campus, phone calls and . "We are the sum total of our experiences,'' said cause, compassion, and courage" are essential leadership and explored the complexities of D.C., contribute to the economy of door-to-door visits will take place to Thomas, the coach of Howard University's elements to productive leadership. Bailey was leadership responsibilities," Dawson said. D.C. by paying for parking tickets urge registered voters to vote on debate team and an Associate Pastor at the instrumental in bringing Cornell West to and purchase goods and services. election day. Hunter Howard's campus for the first time in 1993. ''This represents young people and Howard University students who care about what's going on in

! I ,, Tm: HILCTOP FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1998 A3 CAMPUS Despite Lack of Use, Counseling Howard Hall_ Center is Open to All HU Students llome ~or National Alumni Center Watkins-Northern said even though there are "The service should be seeked out like any ByMIAMATrA students who do not use the facilities, there are other health-related need. When you go to see Hilltop Staff Writer ir.any who do. Some students visit consistently the dentist you don't necessarily go for a root and are from all parts of the university, includ­ canal, you may just go for a routine check up," Howard University's Student Resource Center ing graduate and professional schools. she said. offers several counseling services designed to She voiced her concern about the lack of peo­ Watkins-Northern said that, through education, provide assistance for its students, however, ple seeking this form of service, yet provides a these misconceptions can be avoided. many of them do not use or are unaware of the probable explanation as to why students are not "We bring students experienced, trained facilities. in line to talk about there problems or seek help. · experts to help them understand the process of The services include personal counseling, psy­ "Their is a lot of miseducation in the public sur­ overcoming their problems," she said. chotherapy and psychological assessment, coun­ rounding the mental health profession and this Using the tools provided by the service allows seling and psychotherapy groups, career coun­ is just a reflection of the society," Watkins­ the student to, over time, create health and sta­ seling and consultation services. Northern said. bility while working on self, Watkins-Northern Dr. Ayana Watkins-Northern, director of clin­ Student restrooms may also be indicating a fear said. ical services and chief psychologist bas been at to address issues that involve the psyche. Dia­ Entering its 50th year, the University Coun­ the Howard resource center for 24 years. logue printed on stalls discuss suicide: what to seling Service is free and available primarily to Watkins-Northern refers to the counseling as do, resolutions, particular instances of attempt students, however, it services the Howard com­ an important refuge for students to take advan­ and expressions of grief and anger. munity and allows limited psychological coun­ tage of. Watkins-Northern explained that negative stig­ seling for the larger community. All services are "It [the center) provides room for improvement mas attached to psychological service is one of strictly confidential and relationships are men­ for the student to deal with their concerns," the issues plaguing the campus with students in tor-student based. Watkins-Northern said. need of counseling. Its hours of operation are Monday-Friday from However, James Hunter, a junior finance major, Being associated with people who are "crazy" 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is located at the student bas never beard of the service and has no idea and see "shrinks" are undesirable stereotypes. resource center near the C. B. Powell Building of its location, but says that it should be avail­ She points out that some of the students who or School of Communications. able for students in order to help cope with their do come for counseling wait for a major crisis emotional needs while away at school. to occur.

Photo by Adrian Jackson Howard Hall, the oldest standing structure at Howard University, took School of Business Leaders Make Plans $2 milJion to renovate. due to structural damage and ter­ By APRILL 0. TURNER mites. By MIA SOMERSALL Hilltop Staff Writer The restoration process began in Hilltop Staff Writer 1996, and the nearly $2 mi llion Howard Hall. the oldest standi ng renovation left all of the house's With a whirlwind School of Business Week under their belts and a slew structure at Howard University, has original moldings and features. The ofevents crowding their calendar, leaders from the School of Business Stu­ been renovated to house the Nation­ house also will be used as a space dent Council say they are ready for a successful year. al Alumni Center as part of the where emeriti faculty can convene. The School of Business Week, held in early September, included a stu­ 1998 Central Campus Plan. The center will be available for din­ dent/leader mixer, a business organization fair, the School of Business The three-story house with white ners, meetings and lectures. The Pageant and Happy Hour at Chuck and Billy's. The entire week was a suc­ exterior, burgundy shutters. and 13- Vice President for University cess and students can look forward to more events like this, said Latasha foot high ceilings was .once the Advancement, Conan Louis, will Price, Business Conference Coordinator for the Student Council. home of Howard founder and third also use the Hall for office space. The next major program scheduled for the council will be Business Week, president, Gen. Oliver Otis In 1974, the building was estab­ Nov. 16-20. Events during this week will include things like the Black and Howard. The residence was com­ lished as a national historic land­ Gold Reception Nov. 17, which gives companies who sponsor the Busi­ pleted two years after the universi­ mark and placed on the National ness School an opportunity to interact with students and faculty. Robert ty was chartered in 1867. Registrar of Historical Places. L. Johnson, CEO of Black Entertainment Television, will be there to have The building, which sits behind The project entitled "Founders M\\a)9gue witjl School of.B11,Siness students. The biggest event of the week the Mordecai-Wyatt John~on Watt,,• is being started \O ensµre that will be the awards dinner where Che guest of honor will be Earl Graves, Administrntion Building, was n" oward'I" nail.,, never Je turn' •s to llS' GEO of the magazine Black Enterprise. scheduled for demolition on sever­ prior condition. It will be a pathway Timothy Edwards, president of the School of Business Student Coun- · al occasions. The Hall has housed of personally inscribed bricks cil, said that another project is the new Howard Financial Magazine which ----· the Conservatory of Music. the (ranging in price from $39.95 to will be run by senior accounting major Latonya Godley. "It is intended to Photo by Summer Brown Educational Advisory Center and $ I00) leading to Howard Hall. The bridge gaps between the Howard community, corporate sponsors, alum­ Sehool of Business student council vice pmldent, Stephanie Miller washes cars at the Department of African Studies. money will be used for mainte­ ni, faculty, [businessJ students and other Howard students," Edwards said. a recent student council fundralser. The building was closed in 1988 nance of Howard Hall . The Council also plans to bring prominent entrepreneurial speakers to the school in order to reinforce the idea of entrepreneurship to the School of Business community. a lot of responsibility goes into his job, he is up to the tas~. "Juggling all that, plus trying to graduate, plus tying to intern for Wall Street is a great "This year's student council has been really active," Price said. "We have a lot of good things for students to take part in." challenge as well as a learning experience,'' he said. UGSA Reaches Out Edwards said that School of Business students can expect a lot out of this year's Student Council. The senior finance major said that although to the Community

UGSA. believes its involvement Student Leaders Relieve Hurricane Disaster By IRA PORTER witp these programs will pelp Hilltop Staffwriter establish a permanent connection with the neighboring community. Jennifer Barefoot-Smith, social and cultural coordinator for Student ByRAFIAHDAVIS Organization of United Latinos, praised McGrath-Rosario and others The Undergraduate Student "It's going to strengthen our rela­ Assembly, the programming entity tionship with the community," Hilltop Staff Writer for their dedication. She said. "It's really good when members- espe­ of student government, has more in Lewis said. "It just shows that cially new members- take charge and put as much time and effort as ln an organized effort to aid the islands effected by Hurricane [McGrath-Rosario] has." store than campus ac1ivities this Howard students care and arc giv- Georges, student leaders launched a disaster relief project. The project, Toney explained that the goods collected will be sent through the school year. It plans to tran- scend campus grounds. spearheaded by the Caribbean Students Association, was a collaborated embassies and the consulates of the devastated islands. • effort between Howard University Student Association, Student Organi­ Marc St. Sauveur, president of Haitian Students Association, said his This year, the organization "It just shows that Howard plans on strengthening its zation of United Latinos, African Students Association, Haitian Stu­ family in Haiti was effected by the hurricane. His grandmother's house ties with the surrounding students care and are giving dents Association and the International Students Association. was flooded. "I don't call her a victim compared to those who lost A campus wide drive for non-perishable food, clothing and other members of their family, houses and everything in them," St. Sauveur community. Its first and back to the commun'ity; to necessities was launched. said. upcoming project, Operation let them know we're not The first meeting of the disaster relief committee was held Sept. 28. Barefoot-Smith said when reports started rolling in about the hurri­ H.O.P.E. or Homeless Out­ here just to get our degrees The committee drafted letters to the deans and other faculty members cane beading for the Caribbean students rushed to the phones to call reach Program, is targeted asking for their assistance in the drive. Then, boxes were placed in the home. "A lot of people spent a lot of time trying to call home," she toward helping children in and graduate." the community. Through the dormitories and other campus buildings on Oct. I and 2. said. "But they couldn't get through, because when stuff like that hap­ -Jonelle Lewis, UGSA Caribbean Student Association president Leslie Ann Toney said, "We pens circuits are cut. Students didn't know what was happening with program, members ofUGSA are fortunate to have student leaders who are from the Caribbean and their families." will serve as mentors to the Coordinator youths. others that care." On Tuesday, the Haitian Students Association will host a symposium As a result of the letters, other efforts have been made to assist the dis­ about the devastation of Hurricane Georges at 12:30 p.m .. St. Sauver The experience for the chil- dren will include trips to a movie, aster relief project. The School of Communications Student Council complained that the students and faculty members were not doing ing back to the community-it lets hosted a movie night on Thursday, Oct. 8, in which admission was one enough to assist the disaster relief efforts. an art exhibit, various museums, them know we're not here just to get canned good. He said, "Boxes are empty in some schools. People don't even see and myriad other fun and educa­ our degrees and graduate." tional events. Bethsaida McGrath-Rosario, a junior exchange student from Puerto them!' "Creativity at Work" is UGSA:s Rico, said a car fell on her mother's car, the roof to her patio flew off According to Toney, the hurricane relief project is just one aspect of Rudyard Hillard, Grievance theme this year and they hope to and her house was flooded. She joined the relief efforts immediately. the Caribbean Students Association's year-long theme-humanitarian Director of UGSA, started the pro­ encourage students to release their ''Puerto Rico was not badly hit, but I heard about the devastation in aid. gram because he said he felt UGSA potential and cultivate their talents. Haili and the Dominican Republican," she said. had an absence in the community. This semester, UGSA sponsored "The best way to start is with the a back-to-school boat ride, a block kids," Hillard said. "We don't have party, a Kickoff-lb-Recycle Drive any projects to target the homeless and a shopping trip. It also partic­ community." He referred to other ipated in the World Fest. organizations like HUSA, wh.icb A slew of upcoming campus has a relationship with the com­ events are incorporated into its read abo• it. munity, as an organization to model schedule. UGSA will bold a forum his programs after. on sexual assault with the Women's In addition to expanding their Action Coalition.and help organize community service, UGSA is lecture workshops for World AIDS working with AmeriCorps on pro­ Day. Its schedule for the year also hilltop.howard.edu ject change, a program that helps includes the Homecoming Ball, a elementary school students with Brother-to-Brother Conference and math, reading and writing. UGSA:s a bus trip to the Bayou Classic. involvement has enthused many students and enooumged them to c.oming soon. get involved. -Jonelle Lewis, coordinator of

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,. , CAMPUS At Protest 19 Arrested None Howard Students Debate the Universit; Students ' · ImpactofC~n!roversial Leader's V1s1t telecommunications management LEADER.from Al major, said he was disgusted and thought that Farrakhan would cast PROTEST from Al anniversary at the point of depar­ a negative shadow on the Universi­ ture?" ty's image. been African American, while less than one percent have been Hispanic. After the invitation was extended, "It will look like we support him," Fewer than four percent ofcourt's clerks have been Asian, while none have reservations were made at Cramton Young said, adding that although been Native American. Auditorium. Johnson said he fol­ Farrakhan is perceived as a leader, Slightly more than 25 percent of the high court's clerks have been women, lowed standard procedure for non­ he was "not the answer for Black despite the fact that women now account for more than 40 percent of law University rentals. The University people." school graduates. · has been careful not to associate Farrakhan is totally unrealistic," The clerks, each of whom are hired by the high court's nine judges, wield themselves with the planning phase Young said. "He doesn't understand a great deal ofinfluence and help determine which cases will appear before of the Farrakhan engagement. that blacks' rights are being taken the court. · Johnson refused to answer ques­ away." Dozens of Howard University students attended Monday's March. tions about the security aspect of Young also said that Farrakhan's Some, like Clayton Harris, president of the Howard University Student the event, saying he only wanted to message was confusing. "On the Bar Association, said they came to the protest a pattern of cliscriminatioo give the "general information." one band, he's preaching sepa­ ih, the court's hiring practices. Raymond Archer, vice president ratism, but then he wants to demand ;'Justice Stevens is the rebel," Harris said, referring to the justice \·,ho, Hilltop Staff/Eric Hall of student affairs, directed ques­ more rights. He has to chose one or during his 24 years on the court, has hired three African Americans law An array of people came out to support the NAACP's protest at the Supreme Court tions about the event to office of the other." clerks. Oct. s. . university communications, while Howard University student Omar ''We needed to create awareness about what is going on at the Supreme William V. Keene, special assis­ Turner, who is Muslim, said he Court, in terms of law clerks and the justices who hire them," Harris said. I would have done it," he said. tant to the vice president ofs tudent "I'd like to think that they're not doing this purposely." Ocenious Thomas, a 55-year-old NAACP member, said he took an eleven­ looks forward to bearing Farrkhan's affairs said the Nation of Islam was One of the three law clerks that Stevens appointed was James McCol­ hour bus ride with his McComb, Miss.-chapter to attend the rally. speech, and that the leader "stimu­ one several organizations that want• lates the mind and gives people lum, a 1982 Howard University Law School·graduate. "Clarence Thomas appointed 18 law clerks. He picked on Black law clerk No student from the University were arrested at Monday's March. and has been on the Court for nine years," Thomas said. ed to have programs in Cramton something to think about." and the University was simply rent• Howard University Association President Neville Welch described the 'That's pitiful. He is really sick." Akil Buggs, a junior film major, ing out the space. protest as a success, said the mere fact that Kweisi Mfume and other Raleigh Sargeant, 64, who also traveled from McComb, Miss .• said Mon­ said that many people think Far­ In an effort to accommodate the NAACP leaders "dedicated themselves to become arrested demonstrated day ·s march wasn't the first time he has risked his safety for the NAACP. rakhan represents all Muslims, but throngs of people who are expect­ how serious the issue was to the Black community," said Welch, a native "I have been threatened, my phone has been tapped. But as long as you he does not. "Many times we, as of Guyana. have people like us who are here today, it's going to be effective." ed to attend neltt Friday's event, Orthodox Muslims, get categorized · V{elch said that several District r Welch said he, too, was asked to risk going to jail for the cause, but could as being in the Nation of Islam," not because he feared being deported. "Ifl had an American passport, yes, churches may open their doors to Buggs said. "And a lot of the back­ - spectators who cannot fi t into lash against the Nation is directed Cramtoo Auditorium. The event, at us even though our beliefs are Welch claimed, will be televised different. Mail Clerk Goes Out of· College Campuses Should around the world and other Internet. "I believe his teachings of self­ Student reaction to a confirmed awareness and gaining of knowl­ visit from the Nation of Islam edge are valid and important for His .Way to Deliver Smiles Be More Diverse, Polls Say leader'varied. everybody." Ryan You ng, a sophomore POSTMAN,.from Al POLL,from Al Savoy told the story of a grandmother of a Howard University student who had mailed a package of money to her grandson. "By the year 2035, 50 percent of all Americans will be made up of what House Votes to Return ''.She hadn't sent it to the right address, either, and he (the student] we call 'minorities,"' Gray said. "We must embrace this future," Gray said," really needed the money," Savoy said. . adding that he was "tremendously impressed by the results of this survey." So he remained at the postal office after work and searched for the Responding to questions on what role historically black colleges played Shakur From Cuba money, found it and gave it to the student. in the survey's results, Gray said the schools "are already rather diverse 1 ' 1 try ro make everybody feel happy," Savoy said. "'That is it for me." institutions" and that "out of !03 historically Black colleges and univer­ Waters issued a letter saying the VJhen he's nor helping people, Savoy is busy pursuing his numerous sities, fo ur are predominately white ...and over a dozen are 30 percent BILL,from Al "resolution snuck through," and - hobbies, which include car racing, horseback riding, white water rafting white." said that she and other CBC mem­ and riding motorcycles. Gray said he expects the trend of more non-black students enrolling in Of the 36 CBC members, 23 voted bers didn't realize that the person in But what he'd like to be doing, be said, is going to school. historically black colleges and universities will continue. "I expect that for the bill. including: Elijah Cum­ question was Assata Shakur. "I want to go back to school, here at Howard," be said. this trend will continue. It is a reflection of what is happening in higher mings, Chaka Fattah, Jesse Jackson Shakur, throughout the all hearings He spent two years at the University of the District of Columbia. education. Jr.. Cynthia McKinney, Louis of the bill. was referred to as Anne "I could be happy doing a lot of things," he said. But he wants to get a "Historically black colleges and universities are changing. They are inte­ Stokes, and Mmne Waters. Cheismard. degree in political justice and become a police officer or probation offi­ grated, they will continue to move towards a more diverse student body The day following the vote, cer. and faculty." For now, Savoy said his job is to insure the happiness of the students Lee C. Bollinger. president of the University ofMichigan, said he believes on whom he wait~ in the post office. 'This is a black university, and stu­ that a college education must address differences ofracial, ethnic and inter­ de'nts should not feel like they don't belong here." national and geographic diversity. ''This is something tha1 is very, very hard to learn," said Bollinger. " It is difficult to set aside your own way to see the ,vorld. It is the struggle of Double Voting Rampant, education as we know it." Student Letters Say inconv.enienced. In my judgment ELECTIONS,.from Al the only right thing to do is to re­ I j hold elections." Sciences Student Council Execu­ Thompson will retain her post for . l tive Secretary Melva Jones, who the Oct. 18 election, but Arts and "told us our previous votes were not Sciences executives promise vajid; we needed to vote again. I changes at the polls. For eltample, raised the concern to Ms. Jones Thompson will be present the entire that we just double voted-and if time the polls are open. we had done so, how many students ''Tb.is time around we are cor• r had?" Gonzalez wrote. reeling our mistakes," said Thomp­ Jones, w~o was attending the sfa­ son. tion at the time of the alleged dou­ There will be at least two Arts and ble! voting, said "I am confidant Sciences representatives located at willi the job that I did on the elec­ the polls during polling hours and tion day. I believe that there was administrators wi!I be making rou­ some miscommunication. tine check-ups at the polls, Hyles FOR JUNIOR NURSING STUDENTS "l take responsibility for my role said. ANURSING EXPERIENCE AT MAYO CLINIC in ,that miscommunication, but I "Personally, I thought they did a am confidant in my role as Execu­ good job conducting the election & t10SPITALS . ROCHESTER, MN tive Board Secretary and so is the the first time. It was unfortunate but ex~cutive board," Jones added. hopefully we can move on," said Here is your opportunity to work at Mayo Clinic for the summer. 1lhe polling sites were to be ·' sophomore Charles Coleman, Jr. manned by representatives of the who is a representative with the Summer Ill is a paid, supervised hospital work experience at Saint Arts and Sciences executive board, School of Arts and Sciences. Marys Hospital and Rochester Methodist Hospital. . according to Arts and Sciences This marks only the second time You are eligible for Summer Ill after your junior yearof a four year Student Council President Danielle this school year that a School of Hyles. Arts and Sciences event has been baccalaureate nursing program. It includes direct patient care "We al.I had designated shifts from shrouded in controversy. experience in the inpatient or ambulatOI}' care setting. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. There were ballots, At the Mr. and Miss Arts and Sci­ Nursing awarded Magnet Hospital Recognition and students voted," Hyles said. Mayo was the Status ences pageant last month, ques­ for Excelleoce in Nursing SeMce American Nurses "In regards to voter fraud, I think tions were raised when the execu­ by the that's opinion. The definition of tive board reversed the decision of Credentialing Center. fraud is, invalid, but since we judges days after the event. It was Application Deadline: December 1, 1998. re!Jpcct the students that contested found that the chosen Mr. Arts and For more information contact: tbe voting we will have another Sciences didn't have enough acad­ el~ction." emic creclits to qualify for the com­ accessories aso Mayo Clinic & Hospitals Ghief-of-Staff Latesbia Thomp­ petition, and first-runner-up Ill son was the coordinator for the Sep­ Myyucca Sherll)an gained the available: Summer Program • Human Resources te!J1ber 18 election but was out-of­ crown. Ozmun East-3rd Fl001 • 200 Fi™ Street~ • Roche5ter, Minnesota 55905 toWn on a family emergency during The student council blamed the • femall "-• Cha/yes yo<,r celluar th,e contested election. • $1 phone at home. l'lbl1

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It will also open house at the school on Sept By ENJOLI FRANCIS and dent Al Gore, Tipper Gore. North Carolina, walked with the oof and windows. provide all the fixtures, furnish­ 28. Arlene Ackerman, superinten TA.KEMA ROBINSON "Thank you for being here and National Council of Negro Women. These were the factors t)lat caused ings and equipment. dent of the district's public schools Hilltop Staff Writers walking ...You could be somewhe,re Her reason for walking was "to sup­ e school to temporarily relocate According to Whitney Watriss, spoke at the ceremony. else," said an enthusiastic Tipper port people who have AIDS .. .If we o the K.D. Lewis school on Bryant Co-chair of the Oyster Communi­ "I lcoow this has been a long tim A silver balloon in the shape of a Gore, who encouraged the excited don't, who will?" she asked. treet, across from the Howard ty Council, repairs to Lewis did coming for parents and students star floated through the air above crowd to "be involved." "HIV is rampant in the African­ niversity campus, while recon­ not begin until the third week in You're about to get what yo the crowds of bundled people await­ The Mayor of the District of American community," said fresh­ truction is taking place. August. deserve. We're hoping this is goin ing the beginning of the AIDS Columbia stirred the crowd by man international business student "Initially we thought we were Watriss said parents and students to be a model for other schools i Walk. "Living with AIDS for )3 yelling "More money, more help." Jacqueline Fisher. ''Whittnan-Walk­ oing 10 be at UDC [University of in the eommunity are encouraged to D.C.," Ackerman siiid. ' Years" read the balloon; whose The crowd joined in passionately. er CUnic does a lot in the commu­ e District of Columbia], but then apply to the school; but they need A contractor for the district's pu ·'s tring lay in the frail hand of a tall, He ended his short speech, telling nity to help HIV patients," she e found out they didn't have any to keep in mind that there won't be lie school system, Jon Peterson thin man, Moshe Adler. the walkers to "be strong, and don't added. pace," said Carolyn Bryant Davis, any busing available when the remarked on the speediness of th "Can I take your picture?" asked give in.'' Charles Coleman, Jr., a sopho­ ho has been a special education school returns to it's Woodly Park project. a young woman, raising her camera · Washington still has the )lighest more political science major from eacher at the school for six years. locatipn. 'This project was completed i to photograph Adler. He wore a tie­ rate ofnewly reported cases cf HIV New York, stood in the crowd wait• The school began the moving Watriss wants to create a rela­ record time and under budget,' dyed shirt and a plush purple robe and AIDS in the nation. The money ing for the walk to begin. rocess at the end of August 1998. tionship not only with students and Peterson said. adorned with large silver stars, and raised will benefit HIV/AIDS pre­ "I think it's a very pressing issue,.______.,______.., on his feet were bright colored vention and education, in addition in D.C,," he said. "Some people socks. to medical treatment, counseling, wait until they get older before they New Convention Center Sparks Deb.ate After the picture was taken and the housing and food for the many res­ start dealing with issues like AIDS, woman left, Adler leaned heavily idents of the district that are living but our generation needs to realize "Our ultimate goal is 10 stop it. situation as an improvement for the ,. on his wooden staff. "I have to go with the disease. that it bits us just as hard as anybody By JA.t\fYE E. SPILLER Until the building is actually up, we community. to the bathroom," he said with a Sandy Thurman, the Director of else.'' Hilltop Staff Writer won't stop [protesting)," Donkin ''They're putting a lot of money ' large grjn. the Office of National AIDS Poli­ Tiffany Wilson, a senior political said. across the street. We'll get more '' Despite the dreary weather and the cy, said the presence of the walkers science major who has been walk­ Some residents of the Shaw com­ Because ofthe construction of the lighting and more police presence," threat of rain, an eothusiastic'crowd was a testament to all of the people ing for four years, said, "I support munity are worried that their neigh­ convention center, many business­ said Miller, who is not alone in his showed up on the National· Mall who had died of the disease and the cause and the research, espe­ borhood will be taken over by the es and organizations are being dis­ endorsement of the project. Sunday, October 4, for the 12th those who are still fighting. cially because of the impaci on construction of a new convention placed. Richard Alperstein has been a fur­ Annual AIDS Walk to benefit Whit­ Among those in attendance were African-American women." center in Mount Vernon Square. The Mount Vernon Square niture store owner in the area since man-Walker Clinic. The Howard University Under­ Alexander Jones, a junior history "It's designed to bring higher Women's Shelter. which consisted 1933. He is in support of the cen­ The walk was 10 km (6.2 miles), graduate Student Association, ·The and anthropology double major, income people into the community, of seven trailers and housed an esti­ ter and is a member of the Mount and encompassed the residential Howard University National Coun• said she was marching for two close but it'll displace residents who've mated 126 homeless women, 'V8S Vernon Convention Center Busi­ and historical areas of downtown cil for Negro Women, The Howard relatives, one dying of AIDS and been here for a long time," said removed last week to make space ness Alliance Incorporated. Washington, D.C. University Chapters of Alpha one living with HIV. Steve Donkin, a Shaw resident who for the ground-breaking ceremony He says he's already seen the con­ The walk began as scheduled, Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, "We all need to support those with is a member of a group of neighbors for the construction of the center. struction affect parking. "It's kicking off with an Aerobic Warm­ Omega Psi Phi, and a host of other the virus and the research being who are fighting the construction of Since the removal of the shelterthe already doubled, but it's al.I a part up at 12:45 p.m., and then the open­ students who came to show their done to find a cure, and make their the convention center. The com­ wonien have been forced to find <,f business," Alperstein said. ing ceremonies at 1 p.m. Among the support for the cause. Jives easier." mittee has testified at a public bear• alternative places to sleep. He believes that the convention speakers were the Honorable Mar­ Tracey Langley, a sophomore ing of the National Capital Planning Tbe city planned to prepare a new center will positively impact busi­ ion Barry, and wife of Vice-Presi-. international business major from Commission. shelter on 4th and L streets North• ness in the area. "When they built ~------~ 1· He said plans are being made for west, but not within the same time the last convention center it was more hotel developments on 9th period as the close of tbe previous thi.rd in the country and it bought a Wanted: Photo Editor. Must have portfolio Street, a 45,()()()..seat baseball sta­ shelter. For a week, the women lot of business to the city,'' Alper­ dium, and an entertainment com­ were in the gym of Calvary Baptist stein said. plex. Church in Northwest D.C. Negotiations with the city are still and be able to process ftlm in The Hilltop's lab. 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·I AS FRIDAY, Q CTOBER 9, 1998 THE HILLTOP I 'I l • l ( 'I .. •' NATION & WORLD l I Heroin Addicts To Obtain ' t Eye on the I Diaspora Methadone From Physicians ' By KEENAN SUARES Treatment Association in Manhat­ methadone clinics at all: New have things that are not clear espe­ I Hilltop Staff Writer tan that will make methadone treat­ Hampshire, Vermont, West Vir­ cially in -those patients' lives. You 'I News from Around the Globe ment available to any heroin addict ginia, Mississippi, North Dakota, have to walk in their shoes. Mayor Ali'ica will be eligible for aid beginning •' A federnl policy was announced who requests or needs it. The idea South Dakota. Montana and Idaho. Giuliani doesn't have to deal with •I KAMPALA, UGANDA-Con- next month. Since the 1990 inva- Sept. 29 in New York City by for the new methadone treatment Federal regulations governing those addicts on a daily basis," Dr. ' fllcting reports, of bombings in sion of Kuwait, the United White House official Gen. Barry came from government agencies methadone will be introduced by Mundy said. {' the Adjumani district have con- Nations has imposed trade sanc- R. McCaffrey J.hat will allow doc­ and other medical expertS who spe­ the administration in December or Giulani criticized both tributcd to continued tensions tions on Iraq. TI1eoil-for-fuod spe­ '• tors 10 treat patients with cialize in substance abuse. January. Several officials believe methadone treatments and McCaf­ bctween the Sudanese and Ugan- cial feeding program is an excep­ frey's support of the new policy. ' methadone in their offices, despite The new policy was questioned they won't have a problem getting 'I dan governments. Intelligence tion that will allow Iraq to sell Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani's by Giuliani, who called the congressional approval for the new "I guess General McCaffrcy has officil))s io Uganda have blamed limited qualities of oil to buy The l opposition. methadone treatment "exchanging policy. surrendered," Giuliani told I the Sudanese government for the food, medicine and other ncces- Methadone, a synthetic narcotic one addiction for another." Giu­ Dr. Lynelle Mundy, an associate New lvrk Times.. "And essential­ • artack on the northwe-~teru district sitics for its 22 million people. that curtails an addict's craving for liani said he wants to end all gov­ medical director at Howard's Stu­ ly, what he'd like to do is deal with •' last weekend. The officials report- Asia heroin, is used by 925,000 Amer­ ernment involvement in the drug, dent Health·Science Center, doesn't heroin addiction by making people • ed that the bombings feU near the PHNOM PENH, CAMBO- icans. The drug is currently adrnin­ even though the state of New York agree with Giuliani's argument. addicted 10 methadone. which United Nations World Flood Pro- DIA- 1\vo English-language l ~stered in special clinics, but the is the country's largest methadone She said the new policy is a step in maybe even is a worse addiction." I gram's compounds and the head- newspapers will be shut dowt). new federal policy will allow provider. the right direction, because these Dr. Mundy said methadone is the I quarters ofUNHCR. But Tomoko and British and American jour- patients 10 receive it in the doctor's Many states have considered patients need individual attention. most effective treatment for hero­ Nino, an information officer for nalists will be expelled from the office. allowing doctors 10 have more lee­ "You have 10 evaluate each person in addiction. She advised counsel­ the UNHCR, maintains that she is country. Cambodian, pro-govern­ McCaffrey outlined a plan in a way in administering methadone, and decide if lylcthadone is right ing and vocational rehabilitation not aware ofany such allack. _Last ment newspapers report the rea­ speech to the American Methadone however, eight states do not permit for them. I think in this life you as alternatives to the treatment. ' month, the Sudanese government son for the expulsion is for the per­ '' had accused Uganda of invading sonal secudty of the journalists 'I southern Sudan. should there be violent reactions oward tudents Vo unteer For Peace orps South America 10 the passing of a U.S. House of KOUROU, FRENCH Representatives resolution that By I.RA PORTER 2. Helping 10 promote a better understanding ment their future goals. ' I• GUIANA- TI1e European Space condemns government leader Hilltop Staff Writer of Americans on the part of the people served. "The organization is trying 10 put in I 0, • Agcncy'slaunchcenterlocatedin Hun S:f, who faced barsh criti­ 3. Helping to promote a beuer understanding volunteers by the year 2000. They're also try • Kourouhadscheduledthelaunch cism from U.S. Congressman The faces of Howard University students arc of other peoples on the part of Americans. ing to spread out into more countries, " sai '. ' of the I l th Ariane rocket for last Dana Rohrabacher, who repre- ecoming known far beyond campus. A grow­ Peace Corps volunteers work in various fields. Sherlene McCarhter, a Peace Corps recruiter. Monday, which will carry two sents a large Cambodian-Ameri­ ·ng number of Howard students are joining the Some of these include education, environment, Currently, the Peace Corps' p~lanthropy touch . satellites for European-based can district in California, for his eace Corps. They are volunteering for what has agriculture, health and business. es the lives of people in 80 countries. This year '. companies into space. The alleged involvement in genocide en called "The toughest job you' II ever love." The rewards for volunteering are friendship, volunteers will explore new territory- Mozam France-based Arianespace Co. and war crimes as a field com- Since 1961, 125 Howard graduates have vol­ understanding, and confidence. bique. said the satellites are expected to mander under lhe Khmer Rouge nteered in the Peace Corps. Now, 11 Howard "I got spiritual growth, professional growth The Peace Corps celebrated the opening o t operate in space for 12 years and rule of 1975-79. umni arc serving in Ghana, Zimbabwe, Ugan­ and social growth," said Richard Campbell, their new headquarters on 20th Street, N. W., i ,• will provide telecommunications Former Soviet U1tion a, South Africa, Cameroon, Malawi, the East­ Howard MBA graduate. Campbell said his stay Washington, D.C, recently. The guests ofhono f and broadcasting directly 10 RIGA, LATVIA- Politicians rn Caribbean, Madagascar and The Ivory in Mali, West Africa was a cultural enlighten­ were First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, an homes in the Middle East, North are taking steps to form a new oast. ment. He worked as a public affairs specialist. her Majesty Queen Noore of Jordan. Clinto ', Africa and throughout Europe government for Latvia that will Peace Corps volunteers seek to create more He also got the opportunity to learn Bambara, introduced new recruitment materials, a ne ' and Scandinavia. Monday's mis- satisfy the six parties who won table and economically developed societies. the local language. catalog and a new film. She also introduced th sion was the seventh Arianespace seats in last Saturday's national hey promote world peace through the follow­ Campbell urges more Howard students to vol­ agency's new Worldwide Web site.Howard stu launch scheduled this year. elections. In addition, Latvians ing objectives: unteer. He said this is important because minori­ dents will have their chance lo learn more abou ,1 North America are coming to terms with the divi- I. Helping people of interested countries and ties only account for 14 percent of the 6,500 gelling involved with the Peace Corps. lnfor Peace Corps volunteers worldwide. mation sessions will be held on campus in th SAN JUAN- A grnnt for $39 sive issue of naturalization for reas in meeting their needs for trained man­ 't million may be given to the vie- almost a half million ethnic Rus- ower. The Peace Corps welcomes minorities to aug- Ralph J. Bunche Center on Oct. 22 and Nov. 18. tims of Hurricane Georges in sians who became citizens. For- '• 'I ; Puerto Rico to help rebuild hur- mer Latvian Prime Minister • , ricane-ravaged homes, according Andris Skele, leader ofthe ruling ' to a statement First Lady Hillary People's Party, would now like to Immigrant Visa Grant Sparks Concern ; R. Clinton made at a San Juan focus on the economy and build . fire American workers, and replace them with lie costs." Cont.rary to popular opinion, the U.S.' • . sheller last week. The grant will up domestic production. By NA'D\LIE REID temporary foreign workers. resources are not adversely affected by immigro,nr.. ' not be enough 10 cover the esti- Europe The applicants for the diversity visa lo1tery are j mated$2billionworthofdamage LONDON- An estimated 10 Hilltop Staff Writer The Constitution guarantees citizenship to anyone born on Amcrjcan soil. Some illegal chosen through a random computer-generated ( to roads. parks and public build- million voters indicated that they immigrants have found ways to stay in the U.S. lottery drawing. However, only people who ings. Officials have not yet been did not know who Tory Party The Annual Diversity Visa Louery, funded by the United States Immigration and Naturaliza­ In some cases, pregnant women from other meet the eligibility requirements may participate able 10 tally the number of those leader William Hague was, in a in the lottery. They must be able to claim nativ- 1 left homeless by the hurricane, poll taken the night before the tion Service, will grant 55,000 people perma­ countries came to the U.S. illegally, gave birth ity in an eligible country, and must meet theedu- J but confirm that Jives have been Tory Party hosted its annual con- nent U.S. Visas. As a result, the issue of immi­ to a child and then claimed the right 10 immi­ grate legally based on the citizenship of the cation or training requirement. The level of claimcd. ference in Bournemouth, Eng- gration is causing concern among many U.S. education necessary is a high school education Middle East land. The survey revealed that citizens. child. or its equivalent, defined in the U.S. as suc­ BAGHDADQ- Labor and onlyeightperccntofthoscpoUed Many Americans wonder just how much it will But despite many Americans' concerns, both legal and illegal immigrants use fewer govern­ cessful completion of a 12-year course of ele­ social affairs minister Lt. Gener- supported his policy of ruling out cost to support illegal immigrants. Some peo­ mentary and secondary education. al Saadi Tu' ma told the Al British single currency member­ ple are worried about illegal immigrants who mcn t resources than native-born citizens. Entries for the diversity visa lottery will be Musawir Al-Arabi weekly Iraq ship in this Parliament and the come into the country uneducated and take According to a national immigration for um 10 report, "As of the 1970s. immigrants contributed issued between Oct. I, 1999 and Sept. 30, 2000. bas signed an agreement with the next, but Hague insists that the American jobs away because they are willing 10 Once 55,000 visas arc issued, the lottery pro­ UN's World Food Progran1 that policy docs reflect most Tory work for less pay. more the public coffers i11 truces than they drew gram will end for the fiscal year 2000. · will expand its programs to pre- members' views. Despite a11cmpts to make sure illegal immi­ out in welfare services; each year an avernge • vent hunger in poor Iraqi com- -Compiled by wire services grants are excluded from employment, there are immigrant family puts about $2,500 into the •; ways in which U.S. laws permit companies 10 pockets of natives from excess taxes over pub- munities. Under the oil-for-food from Staff Writer Abiola Heylig •I I program, almost I million people I t I Racist E-mail Prompts BC Students to Demand Action I By KAREN ESCHBACHER tion," said Thmara Townsend, a Howard University read a list of demands that included banning anti-gay Administrators and students need to do more 10 quell , Bosto11 College junior English major. This issue is a reminder to discrimination at the college. an underlying discriminatory attitude that exists on j minorities 10 let them know that rncism docs exist. George Atallah, a BC junior and spokesman for the campus, Takeuchi said. The e-mail just brought the BOSTON--Boston College students outraged by Students angered by the e-mail wear blue as a show school's undergraduate student government, said "Ifthe problem to light. racist e-mail sent 10 minority leaders arc banding of solidarity, said Kohtru:o Takeuchi, a spokesman for administration fails to follow up on at least some of the "This is nothing new at BC," Takeuchi said. "I do together to show they won't tolerate hate and ignorance the school's Asian Caucus and a BC junior. On Thurs­ students' concerns, then they have failed.'' believe there is a certain sentiment of ignorance that on campus. day and Friday, students observed 15 minutes of silence Five recipients of the e-mail spoke ai the meeting, and , is neglected. A lot of what Ibey say is, 'We're taking , Thirteen members ofBC's Asian American, Latino, at 12:45 p.m. to protest the e-mail. Tokeuchi said he university officials said they called in the FBI and plan appropriate measures.' hut that's obviously not enough, • · African American and Native American student orga­ expects the practice 10 continue through the week. to file criminal charges. because these things still exist." nizations received an anonymous e-mail early Thurs­ "Racism exists, the e-mail was just an awakeoing to While the meeting gave students a chance to vent their Campus police are investigating the incident. The tar­ ,day morning urging them to leave the school. the whole racism thing," said Saron Cofield, a Howard frustration, Atallah questioned its effectiveness. gets may have been chosen from 11 four-page section The e-mail read: "Hey monkees and apes. You all University Political Science major. "People who really needed 10 hear those things might highl ighting minority student leaders Monday in BC's need to go back to where you came from. BC is for . Nearly 1,000 students gathered Thursday night at a not have been there," he said. "I think that's the sad­ student newspaper, The Heights. white men, not any chinks, spicks, niggers or fags." forum moderated by the student body president and dest part, that people feel they don't have to deal with "This is an ignorant statement that needs no auen- allendetl by BC President William Leahy. One student it. so they don't."

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r·------·THE HILLTOP po Founded in 1924 · 1' STEVEN M. GRAY, Editor-in-Chief BRIAN J. COX, Senior Editorial Editor ., J ROCHELL A. BISHOP, Managing Editor KEENAN SUARES, Managing Editor •. 4 RYAN RICHARDSON, Deputy Managing Editor 'j ' "The most potent weapon in the hands ofth e oppressor is the mind ofthe oppressed. "•· Steve Biko

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omething is rouen i~ the District. Twel~e years ations of the Mount Vernon Square Women's Shelter, ls forc ing lhcm to relocate to church gymnasiums and the ;, after it was first proposed, community and ~ business leaders broke ground on a new con- city's hypothermia wards. Arca rents will certainly vention center in the Shaw neighborhood of Wash­ rise with the building of a new convention center, dri• iligton, near Mount Vernon Square, Oct. 2. Designed ving many blacks and Latinos out of the neighborhood tp bring renewed economic investment to the city when in search of cost-friendlier environs. Local business­ Te center opens in 2003, business interests are already es wi ll be forced to shutter their doors fo r a period of salivating like Pavlov's dogs over the $740 million in fo ur years while the gleaming new convention center annual spending that the Convention Center Author­ ascends into the sky. And in the expansive shadow cast ity estimates the new facility will bring to Washing­ by the new 2.3 million square-foot edifice, Shaw res­ ~n and its ou·tlying suburbs. But the land the city is idents will be virtually forced to wait out their sojourn, liuilding the center on allows no room fo r expansion shut off from city streets while corporate interests buy &ad may, in fact, have little benefit for the Shaw neigh­ up and develop local properties, concocting ways to lJorhood. gain even more wealth. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR !T~!, c;~nter js .~u~geted at a gargantuan $685 million, All of which begs lhe obvious question: is !his sup­ funding for which, officials say, is derived in part from posed to be the vaunted economic salvation of down­ the sale of bonds, federal funding, and new taxes on town Washington? THE HILLTOP, the nation's larges~ Black collegiate newspaper, encourages things like hotel rooms, rental cars, and restaurant Proponents of the convention center claim the new meals. convention center will benefit tourism interests and you to share your ·opinions and ideas. THE HILLTOP will only publish let­ However, the.Sha\\' Coalition, a community group in revitalize the eastern part ofdowntown . But four years opposition to Jh!} i:iew coov~ntion center, is shaping up of economic blight for existing neighborhood busi­ ters addressed to the Senior Editorial Editor in response to materials published as a potential gadlly for city officials who see dollar nesses, only to reward newcomers once the center in the newspaper. The Senior Editorial Editor reserves the right to edit letters signs and squeal with pleasure. opens, is wrongheaded and too much of a burden on ,, The group plans to file a class-action lawsuit against the people who were there first. for space and style. All letters and commentaries must be typed and signed 1ii!IDistri~t in \vlliob they will allege city officials ille­ It's too bad that some local officials think otherwise. .gally-toolh$55 nlillion in tax•money to fund the pro­ Charlene Drew Jarvis (D-Ward 4), hailed the ground­ with full addresses and telephone numbers. ject. .The ·outcome could put a sizable delay in the breaking of the new center, saying the center "liter­ The opinions expressed on the Editorial Page are theviews of THE HILL­ ,building of the center. ally means assurance of the economic recovery of the ' . Shaw residents-are also reasonably concerned that city." TOP Editorial Board and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Howard their neighborhood will be literally taken over when But she's wrong: the economic recovery of the city the convention center opens, a center which experts say lies not in constructing boondoggles for corporate University, its administration, individual HILLTOP Board members, or the stu­ could be obsolete within as little as 10 years of its com­ America, but instead in investing in the people, not dis­ dent body. ·pletioo. Already, the convention center is poised to cre­ placing them. ate a host of problems. Construction on the site has already displaced oper•

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i I ~\ • Crack Conspiracy? THE MISSION STATEMENT s it ethical to offer a woman addicted to crack The woman is on crack, and she is being offered $200. $200 to undergo sterilization procedures? This is How is she to make a rational decision regarding her­ Produced entirely by the students it serves, THE HILLTOP is 1he newspaper ofr ecord Ia question posed as a California woman docs just self-a decision that has a permanent effect on her life? that. Believing that it benefits both the woman and her One woman said she wou ld have done the procedure for the Howard University communit)t Within its pages, our readers will witness objective potential child, this woman.Barbara Harris, has taken for $2-or even for just a hit. These women arc not mauers into her own bands-or at least into her own thinking of the ramifications of the decision; they are reporting and stories from a uniquely African-American perspective at the premiere his­ pocketbook. If a woman addicted to crack will agree thinking of what they can do with that money- buy torically Black university in the world. We proudly continue a tradition of excellence, for to undergo sterilization procedures, Harris will give her more drugs. $200 in cash- just to prevent' a possible pregnancy Another concern is, since crack is the "black man's our readers and our distinguished legacy deserve nothing less. resulting in a so-called "crack baby." drug," while powder cocaine is the "white man's drug," Some facts: (;o

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Now is the Time n 1996 at this university, Nik We pay local taxes in D.C., pur­ Eames, HUSA Chief of Staff, chasing goods and services which founded and coordinated a aid the District. In addition, we program that would ultimately contribute to the District's econo­ change the way Howard students my, paying for parking tickets, view politics and social activism. shopping, anG entertainment. The HUSA administration of 1996 All residents have issues with embarked on a massive nonparti­ crime, city services and public san voter registration, education, education. Many students and stu­ and mobilization campaign called dent organizations are involved Operation Vote Bison. The spe­ with service to the community. cific objectives were achieving 100 Finally, most students live off­ percent voter registration among campus. Almost all of the off-cam­ members of the eligible Howard pus students pay rent. Last year, the family, the establishment of a voter high-powered Business Regulato­ registration system during the aca­ ry Reform Commission in Wash­ demic registration process, the ington, D.C. recommended phas­ development and implementation ing out rent control in the nation's of an absentee voter system, the capital. If rent control is lifted, it creation of a local voting precinct may be extremely expensive to live on Howard University's campus, in the District. the formulation and presentation of Students and youth have always a voter education agenda, and the been the spark that sets in motion mobilization of Howard's regis­ mass action. The youth of South 0 l I tered population to actually go out Africa sparked the Soweto upris­ ...--, I and vote. ing. In the United States, students .,,.-- I Over the course of the 1996 cam­ brought militancy to the civil rights ) paign, Operation Vote Bison reg­ movement with the Freedom -· -- istered 2,756 voters, including over Rides, the formation of the Student -- 1,500 in the District of Columbia. Non-Violent Coordinating Com­ As a result, four Howard Universi­ mittee, the Black Panther Party, ty students were elected to serve as and the Black Power Movement. District of Columbia Advisory Students have the ability to spark Neighborhood Commissioners. political activity because we are the Elected to serve approximately most free sector of modern society. 2,000 city residents, the ANCs act We often feel disenchanted by the as intermediaries between the status quo. We are mobile, have • ..... mayor, city council, and the city more time, and have better access -t'1 I residents. to information and resources than flF? The culmination of our efforts to be our parents do. t(.:J [;J " Me.~C\ heard and felt throughout this city Now is the time to move from the ,t-, and this nation has led to Nik Eames, dormitory halls and the student -,!-- a Howard University student, mak­ government hall, to City Hall. Now ing a serious run for city council. is the time to move from student We must not sit around and politics to public advocacy. Now is GUS GRIFFIN decide to become active once we the time, time to move from the graduate and return home, but graduation gown and into the town. must fight for our freedom now. Now is the time. It's Nation Time. Why should we register to vote in Chopping Down the Columbus Myth Washington? Here are a few rea­ Jonathan Hutto is a senior Polit­ sons: ical Science major. am an avid sports fan. For day approaches, there is no better defeat at Grenada in 1492, Christo­ named, was one of the greatest people like myself, this time of time to set the record straight about pher Columbus sailed the ocean Native American killers in this i l year couldn't be better. We the man and his negative impact on blue. nation's history. Perhaps this I have football and the baseball play­ the native peoples of the Americ­ But there was nothing .. new" explains why there is not one Q. TERAH JACKSON III offs going on (apologies to basket­ as. about the land on which Columbus course on this campus that focuses First, it must be said that no his­ ball fans, but you will have to admit accidentally ran ashore. Abubakri on the history and culture of Native that it has become at least some­ torical events happen in a vacuum. II, emperor of the African land of American people. , The Melting Pot is Black what predictable), but the only This is no less true of Columbus' Mali, arrived in the same area as That's a shame, especially when thing that bothers me about this voyage. It was not as simple as just Columbus in 1311. one considers that the overwhelm• time of year, sports-wise, is the deciding to sail in 1492. The fact is Within forty years of the arrival of ing majority of African people in uring the National Con­ reasons why whites at the Uni­ blatant disrespect for Native Amer­ he could not sail until that year good ol' Chris, some 250,000 to America can claim Native Ameri­ ference on Philosophy versity of Ohio's Graduate ican heritage and culture displayed despite having wanted to depart 500,000 indigenous people died. can ancestry. and Race this past Sep­ Anthropology Department dis­ through mascots such as the "Red­ years earlier. For nearly 800 years The causes of death included dis­ It seems clear to me that we are tember, I realized the cultural sig­ credited her opinions on race. skins" and the ridiculous serenade prior, the Iberian peninsula (Spain ease brought to the land by the long overdue to return some level nificance of Nationally and His­ Now she is a graduate student that accompanies the so-called and southern France) was con­ Europeans, alcoholism or related of commitment and respect to the torically Black Colleges and studying philosophy at Howard "Tomahawk Chop." What saddens trolled by the Moors, Islamized illnesses, and the sheer brutality of culture and struggle of the indige­ Universities to the country. University. This Japanese woman me even more is when I see people Africans from Mauritania and slavery-all practically unknown nous people of this land. After all, It has taken me three years to told her story in a circle of of African descent participating in Morocco. During the latter stages in the pre-Columbian era. they are America's rightful land­ understand. African Americans. As she con­ such mockery. Sad because it of their rule, all of Spain's resources Hundreds of thousands of people lords. During freshman year, I thought tinued, heads nodded and several shows clearly how all too many of were directed at evicting the Moors throughout the Western hemi­ that NHBCU s were only for "yes's" and "nunnun-hmmm's" us still have trouble distinguishing and, therefore, did not allow for sphere will celebrate Indigenous Gus Griffin is a graduate student Black folks. Then, suddenly, came from the mouths and between our friends and our ene­ luxuries like sailing around the People's Day this coming Monday in the School of Education. white faces began to pop up all throats of her listeners. Koizumi mies. When our ancestors dared to world. instead of Columbus Day. over campus. I became agitated, wanted to stay in America, but escape from the plantations, Native The Moorish empire began its But Columbus's legacy is not his nervous and then suspiciot:s. A escape from white antagonism American people would take them gradual decline in the 12th centu­ alone. General Oliver Otis Howard, white presence interfered with and alienation. This year she in for refuge. Thus, as Columbus ry. Within six months of their final after whom this university is my reasons for coming to came to Howard University. Howard: to be confident in Black Howard is like the aunt we all C.D. ELLISON, excellence and to challenge can trust enough to iell our ingrained stereotypes that benefit secrets to when all our parents TELLY LOVELACE and whites and harm people of color. want to do is take off their belts. RODERICK CONRAD While I had no problems with Here-the NHBCU-is a safe whites off-campus, at Howard place for a foreign student to they were a threat to "our" exis­ know fellowship. tence. "Why do Blacks accept The African American has The Dilemma of Black Conservatism Creoles while other races do made it safe to be a minority, in a not?" asked Dr. Burt, a Black country where immigrants are Diaspora professor. being stopped at the borders and here is a pressing need for our capacity to exchange ideas, In drawing that distinction, we Historically, African Americans "Pride," he answered after sev­ restricted from public welfare. It movement amongst those and instead have sold ourselves also present the possibility that have exemplified true conser­ eral student responses. is shameful the Welfare Reform living in the shadow of the and our sense of self short for the "Black Conservatis1n" is gradual­ vatism: adaptable, resourceful, To me that meant Blacks lacked Bill of 1997 has discouraged ancestors fighting in a past long benefit of popular support. ly becoming non-existent. There is intuitive, patient, restrained and self-respect and enough self-love immigrants: the Chinese who since gone. The legacy of the Civil We argue against constantly a cracking of the exclusive politi­ proud of not being given to gam­ to make a distinction between us built the railroads, the Africans Rights spirit, we believe, looms drawing from the same rehashed, cal eggshells, exposing what is bling what advantages we have in and them. Our club is not exclu­ who raised the economy on cot- large and forever in the hearts and re-sold, recycled rants of the Black now being referred to by many as hair-brained adventures. sive. We have an open-door poli­ . ton, and the Germans who minds of those it has been applied bully pulpit preaching to the Black "CONservatism". Not all of The conservative African Amer­ cy. For a while I was frustrated brought the industrial revolution. to. But now, reaching the doorstep, unmoved choir. us conservative African Ameri­ ican understands that having the about our possible inferiority African Americans are not ringing the bell and running the In the final analysis, true conser­ cans are encouraged by or are in ability to conserve, consolidate, complex. members of the mix, melting in threshold of the next millennium, vatism is absent the antics of our lock step with Armstrong and change when expedient is the "Why should the federal gov­ the pot. We are the pot. we sense a yearning to grasp the counterparts in the Religious Williams, Ward Connerly, and, yes, hallmark of individual and group intelligence. We strive to maintain ernment fund a Howard Univer­ This is the segment of society fresh and unprecedented. Hence, "Reich." even Clarence Thomas. We expand a protected, satisfied, industrious sity?" questioned Dr. Verharen, that welcomed those no one else we present for your indulgence the Conservatism is a broad term upon our extreme disagreement and disciplined community. professor of Introduction to Phi­ would, from which all other cul­ conservative alternative. defining a set of principles an indi­ with the views espoused by "anti­ everything" religious conserva­ losophy. tures flourish. Dare we walk the trash-strewn vidual holds dear. That concept tives such as Williams who ser­ C.D Ellison and Telly Lovelace The class didn't know. Nationally and Historically back alleys of the ideologically remains flexible as well; the true monize their supposed spirituality are advisory counsel members for "Because it must solve the Black Colleges and Universities unacceptable? The label of "con­ nature of these labels does not exist within the world of absolutes. A for the express purpose of political Project 21, a leadership network of problem that no other University cultivate refugees from western servative" itself, rather than a dif­ • moderate-conservative African can... the problem of race," Dr. oppression. It's time that we real­ ference of opinion, divides us in the fair and interesting point should be grun. raised here: there is an enormous Whereas Ward Connerly opposed Americans based in Washington, Verharen said. ized that diversity strengthens most tempestuous of our intellec­ tual exchanges. Should we be difference between a Black Repub­ affirmative action for the purpose DC Roderick Conrad is the Di rec· It meant that every time a docu­ culture. ashamed of being "conservative"? lican and community conser­ of defiance, we question affirma­ tor of Project 21 and a consultant ment was written or a word was Cultural exchange creates The answer greatly depend on vatism, based on an ability to prop­ tive action because it is simply an and a member of the Emerging spoken on race, Howard should progress. may what true conservatism is. erly distinguish between politics outdated and over-used strategy. Leadership Institute in Washing­ have a comment to shape that And maybe that's the point. The representation of a new idea and principles. A Republican We have faith in the potential of ton, DC dialogue. Once again Blacks in a community bolt-locked and defines a certain political position; Black people to resolve their own were called on to be the vanguard Q. Terah Jackson III is a junior latched onto the old presents a seri­ a conservative defmes a set of prin­ problems without the ill-inten­ for racial equality. philosophy major, and is a Hill­ ous challenge. Our contention is ciples. The two are not tied togeth­ tioned interference of an insincere "It was post-World War II rage," top columnist and reporter. that many of us have diminished er. government. said Yayoi Koizumi, citing the

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By Y EMJ FALAOE / Students ~tod11i11g o\ bro Ad I run fat. At 5-3 and 155 lbs., that's the best way to describe myself. I have no qualms with being overweight. In fact, the word ''fat" is a term of endearment. By CvNNE' Sl~lPSON For the first time in my life, I'm happy Hilltop Staff Writer with myself. I began gaining weight during puber­ • ty. The summer of my 11th birthday, my Forget about Howard University for six J body began to change. I got hips before onths. Instead, do your studies abroad. J I even knew how babies were made. earn a foreign language, experience a new My newly formed chest made it diffi­ ulture and meet exciting people from exot• cult for me to catch the neighborhood ·c lands. Travel through Spain, Japan, boys during tag grunes. ranee, England or South Africa. During the course of the year, I gained If this sounds like a dream, it's not. While 30 lbs. Looking back, I never saw any­ y would agree that this lifestyle beats thing wrong with my size, but com­ other monotonous semester at Howard, ments from family members wilh good ew students talce advantage of the oppor• intentions soon made me to hate my nity to study abroad. body. Coordinator of the Office of lnternation­ My father referred to me as a pig. and Domestic Exchanges, Betty J. Aikens "Yemi, if you're not careful, you'll be aid, on average, Howard sends only five bigger than Oprah," be said. When I tudents abroad each semester. Private col• visited relatives they would serve my eges such as Colby in Maine and Provi­ sister food and leave me hungry. They ence in Rhode Island, require internation­ thought this would curb my appetite. relations and foreign language majors, Instead, it made me see food as a hich is about 60 students, to spend at least refuge. ne semester overseas. Yet, Howard stu­ At the age of 12, I began dieting. I ents seem hesitant toward international refused to eat in public. In my eyes, I changes. didn't deserve to be around others. At According to Aikens, students are reluc­ night, I cried and ate myself to sleep. t to experience new surroundings."Many This continued through high school. tudents are afraid. They don't hear about Getting up in the mornings was a cir friends doing it and are afraid to step difficult task for me. My mother p to the challenge;' she said. thought that putting mirrors all over my Aikens runs the closet-sized office of Shavon Edwards and Cynne' Simpson pose in front of statues in Ven.ice, Italy. room would get me to see how dis­ nternational and Domestic Exchanges dents are unaware that Howard offers study of thcbest parts of my trip." manea. Spain during the fall semester, :ilso gusting I looked and would prompt me one. She organizes, coordinates and pro­ abroad opportunities. There just isn't much Most students who have studied abroad took advantage ofher opportunities to trav- to lose weight, but I avoided them to the otes student exchanges. However, a lack publicity." agree that there is no better means oflearn- cl several cities in Spain. London an best of my ability. I wouldn't even look f staff prevents proper distribution of pro­ Howard does not have its own study ing a foreign language. Edwards traveled Morocco. Toney also said, "Traveling real- at my face when I washed it in the bath• information. abroad program, so students are given the with no foreign language background but ly opened my mind to the rest of the world · room. "As it stands, students really have to take option to participate in several private pro­ she said, "lt is simply amazing how much However. traveling the world and pcrfec1 High school was both a nightmare e initiative to come and seek out the infor­ grams that organize student exchanges. The Spanish I acquired while abroad. My speak· ing foreign language skills requires financial and a blessing to me. I was not con­ ation," Aikens said. most popular is the American Institute for ing skills improved at least two hundred per- planning. A semester abroad can cost sidered pretty or thin enough to hang Louis Sterling, a junior finance major, Foreign Study (AIFS). Through AIFS, stu­ cent." around four thousand dollars more tha out with girls. So I only befriended tudied in Granada, Spain last semester. "A dents are encouraged to live with host fam• Students also value the opportunity to Howard's tuition per seme,ler But, finan guys. Thanks to the hip hop style, I was ot of students are apprehensive about Jeav­ ilies, however, some students choose to live travel while abroad. Edwards spent her two cial aid a~d schola,sh1ps can be uscc.l t able to hide my body in baggy shirts . g Howard and missing out," he said. "In in apartments. week spring break touring Italy and the defray the cost. and long skirts. I often fantasized about e fall there is Homecoming and in the While some students found their time French Riviera. She also visited Paris and Steeling said, "ft is ~xpcnsivc, especially wearing short·skirts-1.ike the other girls. pring, the Spring Arts Festival. But to me abroad disappointing because of an uninvit­ "London during her slay. ~ when you cmls1det ttavel expense:.." I reached a turning point senior year. 't feels like I never left." ing host family, other students lived in more "Seeing Europe was fabulous," she said. Toney agreed. "Studying abroad gives }<'U r was at my heaviest: 178 lbs. Afraid of Shavon Edwards, a junior telecornmuni­ personable households. Sterling said, ''Liv­ "It was so rich with culture." such a competitive edge and you owe )OUr embarrassment, I signed up for a dance ations management major, studied in Sala­ ing with a host family and forming a close Leslie Ann Toney, a senior psychology self that opportunity." she said. '·Don't worr) class instead of the standard swim­ anca, Spain last year. She said, "Many stu- relationship with my host brother was one and Spanish major who studied in Sala- about the money. Just go 1" ming. My teacher was a 5-10, volup­ tuous beauty. Ms. Johnson taught me to love my body. She also showed me the importance of exercise. I dropped 25 lbs. that year. I was finally satisfied Students Line Up for Hip-hop Releases at Willies with myself, for a little while. to be among the major beneficiaries. Washington, D.C., In my freshman year at Howard, I sus­ By B RIAN J. Cox Armando Cruz, a regional manager of the was one of them. tained female friendships. All of my Hilltop Staff Writer chain, said the store had enough CDs and Surrounded by a J- friends were beautiful and smart and tapes to weather the initial storm of first-day few of her friends wore a size larger than an eight. ReaJnS of yellow receipt paper billowed out buyers. "If we need more, we II have a truck from Frazier Hall, r began to look at myself; a size 12. of the cash registers and curled into neat come in the morning with another ship­ over the din from the People would say to me, "Girl, you bunches on the floor at Willies Record Store, ment," he said. store's sound system would be pretty if you lost some 2301 Georgia Ave., at the stroke of midnight Leaning alongside a record display stood and chatter from weight." My self-esteem hit rock bot­ on Sept. 29 upon the release of not one, not Mecca Ali Al-Karim, a freshman pre-med. folks in line, Jack­ tom again. f saw losing weight as the two, but five highly anticipated albums: A major from Charlotte, N.C. "I'm getting son had been wait­ only way I could be seen as attractive. Tribe Called Quest, Jay-Z, 0utKast, Brand OutKast- well, either Brand Nubian or Jay­ ing for only 15 min­ The followi ng summer, I made Nubian, and Black Star: Mos Def and Thlib z. I'm about to spend maybe $30 or $40," utes when the cash becoming skinny my goal. I ran two Kweli. she said, without batting an eye. registers starting miles daily. I was on a strict regimen of 'This is the first time I saw anything like Outside, a Kiss FM promotional van blast­ ringing open, sig• 800 calories a day and learned the this," Rani Scroggins said, a junior human ed tunes from the artists, drumming up fur­ naling that the fren­ poweroflaxatives. By July, r was a size development major and a Willies employee. ther anticipation for the sales event. The zy had begun. eight. Roshonda Heath, another employee of result was a party-like atmosphere that had "I'm on a budget, A few weeks later, I collapsed at WilUes and sophomore political science even non-buyers showing up just to see what see," she said. "I'll work. My mother finally saw the dam­ major, was near the front of the store, deal­ was going on. get Jay-Z first, age that my pursuit for thinness had ing with the throngs that began to crowd in. Thomas Lytle, a regional manager for Def maybe OutKast on ~!:::c!!!~=== =,:,; done to me. 'There were more people here for Lauryn Jam records, seemed pleased with the tape. The others I'm Hilhop S1aff/&Jwarda Johnsm This brush with death forced me to Hill's record release,'but I think that Jay-Z's turnout for the midnight sale. 'This is gonna decide whether I would rather be alive going lO dub /ro_m Students wait pollcntly to buy CDs. (probably will be] the biggest seller tonight," be our biggest fourth quarter cver.. .Jay-Z, someone else, cot• • Kirk tl h • h 'th I • and heavy or thin and dead. I chose life. Heath said. he's gonna do 200,000 [in unit sales) theftrst ingoneofthemore ularmethodsofshar- mg1,_t. says rnl e s nppy \\I 11, It hurts me to think that it took nine · And what time did she expect to retire for week.n 111 g 1nu s,·c w'th,1 ·epodps music purchases no1.1cthcless. "It's gonna' be years for me to recognize my owfl ,n n · tJ • I • Tr'bc' I lb 1 "I the night? Lytle's is a lofty prediction, as all five Darien Kirk, a 22-year-old from Oakland, wo~ , ll, man ... l s I ' s ast a um., ic beauty. A dark brown, full-lipped, "Probably 2:30 or 3 a.m.," she said non­ albums face stiff competition in the form of Calif., was one of the first to purchase the sai · . . . . nappy-head, wide-nose, perfect size chalantly. Lauryn Hill and other strong fall releases; new records. He emerged from behind the · Aod wnh that n_ounsh, K,rk_cl~t cbcs_ his 12. It's all in a late-night's work for Heath and autumn is traditionally the kindest season for sales counter with a smile on his face and bag of pu~chases close to hos ~hcst and My parents still make comments her co-workers al Willies. record companies. four albums in tow: two from the now ubiq• squeezes his way past ~ e security guards about my weight, but I have learned to Regardless of whose album racks up the Many of the people lining the walls of the uitous Jay-Z, A Tribe Called Quest, and and t(troil~h the door, 1n10 the cool early disregard their ignorance. "Associates" ever important first week's sales, one thing store, wearing eager looks of anticipation, OutKast. "I bought the other Jay-Z for a mornmg arr. have told me that I need to lose weight is certain: Willies Record Store, the Rich­ were also Jay-Z fans. Yemaya Jackson, a friend," he explained. because I'm not pretty unless I'm a mond, Va.-bascd chain of 18 retailers, is sure freshman with an undeclared major from Nov.\ some $63 poorer than he started lhe medium. f still hear giggles when I mention I'm going for a jog, yet I smile when I outrun someone 20 pounds Fine Arts Puts on a ''Victorious'' Show on Campus lighter than me. I've come to realize that no matter duced this semester by the Department of formance~ as a Howard student. Alvarez. ing "Purlie." He said, "A lot can be done what I do or say, I can't change the way By K EYANA J AMES Theater Arts. Reid is no stranger to the stage. He had lead­ with my character. He carries a lot of dynam­ I'm perceived so I no longer try to Hilltop Staff Writer The comedy is the story of a self-pro­ ing roles in several departmental produc­ ics." impress others. I have better things to fessed preacher, "Purlie," who is determined tions, studied at the British/American Director of "Purlie Victorious," professor do with my time! Il is exactly 6:40 p.m. when the cast of to reclaim his church. The play also deals Dramatic Academy at Oxford this past sum­ Kelsey Collie. said, "Purlic i$ a fun show. a "Purlie Victorious" begins to prepare for witli the idea of relations between master mer and recently starred in August Wilson's great classic. I am very pleased to be able FIRSTPERSON, a weekly column by rehearsal. Within moments, a group of and slave. "Seven Guitars" at D.C.'s own Studio The­ to do it." Collie spcciali1..es in children·:. srajfandfreelance writers, is a new addi­ fatigued students transform into exciting "Purlie" has strong beliefs and will go 10 ater. theater and has directed a number of origi• tion 10 THE HILLTOP that aims 10 con­ energetic actors, developing their craft. the extreme to get what be wants. "Purlie Alvarez-Reid currently carries a course nal pieces such as. " Black Images/ll lack front issues affecting the lives of young The atmosphere in IraB. Aldridge Theater Victorious" provides Howard University load of 14 credit hours, which may not seem Reflections" and "Night of the Divaf ' at the people. All columns must be submitted to in the Fine Arts building is relaxed, yet and outside communities with comic relief like much but when you add his three jobs Kennedy Center, starring Nancy Wilson a TEMPO editor and slrould include a there is a hint of anxiety as the rehearsal and is a treat for all age groups. and massive rehearsal schedule, it makes for name, address a,ul teleplrone number. and Cicely 1yson as a tribute to Marion begins. "Purlie Victorious" is the upcoming Gregory Alvarez-Reid, a graduating senior a very hectic semester. Nevertheless, Anderson. performance in a series of plays to be pro- , will star as "Purlie" in one of his last per- Alvarez-Reid is up to the challenge of play- See FINE AlffS, 112 B2 FRIDAY, O CTOBER 9, 1998 THE HILLTOP

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· is somewhat reminiscent of Slick ,------,------,---= Just as Jordan e'n ds his 11 •M- •---•~ 1 1 By J ENNI FER ANDERSON Rick's Hey Young World," -as it ert• J111 • •--•--••~ By ANDRE EsTERS tumultuous affair with .... ,...... ,,. Hilltop Staff Writer tells ghetto tales of misfortune .. ,,: Hilltop Staff Writer J'nette, he encounters • behind strong congo drums and - - ~ l(jmberly Chavers. Artist:OutKast dreamy keyboards and bass. ,..._ r;;, Milk in My Coffee Red-haired, green­ Album:Aquemini In one verse.Dre says, " We chill- •••-••...... ,.;i . AUTHOR: Eric Jerome Dickey eyed, peach-skinned, Label: Laface/Arista in' like a villain and a n***a 'feel- ,,.,---·---• ..,,._,.__ ·---, PUBLISHER: Dutton Kimberly becomes bis Production: Artist, ONP for Orga­ ing rigI 11 in t I,e mid •u.11 e o,.r t J 1e g I1et- "~,.,•.,,.••--111.. .,,..., ••.. .. breath of fresh air. nized Noize Productions, Inc. to Oil the curb but whell i11 spite/All ,._,,..,.,... ,.,. . ..w.:a,. ., .. Readers are bound to be affected Ever since their ofthe bulls#!t we Oil our/back star­ by Eric Jerome Dickey's latest worlds collided dur­ It's a wonder the colors of the con­ ing at the stars above/Talki11' 'bow novel, "Milk in My Coffee." Dick­ ing a shared cab ride, federate flag haven't been changed to what we go11' be when we grow ey tackles a difficult subject-inter­ Kimberly has shat­ red, black and green. The emer­ up/I said what you wanna be? She racial dating-forcing readers to tered Jordan's stereo­ gence ofMaster P, Goodie Mob and said alive/ Ir made me think for reconsider the idea of "crossing the types of"wbite folks." OutKast have used their appeal to minute then looked i11 her eyes/I fe nce." l(jmberly is a trendy, put the entire southeast on the map. could've died, time went on, I got He explores issues of love, lust, calm and sppnlaneous It's evident that the south has risen growll/Rhyme got strong mind got color, and societal expectations to artist who is sensitive again.however, this time not so in · blowll I came back home to find construct a story of male-female about her work and favor of its confederate loyalists. Lil' Sasha was gone/ Her mama relationships in the 90's. Dickey the people she allows Coming siraigbt out of Atlanta and said she wit a N***a' that be .., immerses himself in the psyches of into her world. To her, representing as usual, OutKasts' Big /treating henvrollglI kept on sallg- Outkast's third release may be one ortheir his characters-both male and Jordan's color is a Boi and Andre aka the "Player and i11g my song alld hopi11' at a sl>'Jwl greatest yet. female-and presents a true-to-life non-issue, and they the Poet," have returned to prove that , that I would Olle day see her stalld• account ofthe human quest for com­ quickly · become L..I.._..__.__ bip,,hop can flow from the south ing in the from row/ But two weeks Goodie Mob's T-Mo, Bigg Gipp and panionship. friends courte.,y of Duuon Publishing ·h th Eric J erome Dickey autho~ another classic. without haying to sell out for sales. later she got found in the back ofa Khujo) takes you deep into the dirty Jordan Greene, an attractive, intel­ B ut w en ey start Aquemini, ( a combination ofAquar ­ school/ Wit a needle in her depths of the south. "SpotticOt- ligent and successful Black man, is to C(OSS the line ius and Gemini, Big Boi and Dre's armlbaby two months due/Sasha tieDopalicious," is heavy on live climbing the latter of corporate between a platonic friendship and petent expressing the sentiments of zo

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3. rs Lauryn Hill pregnant again from doing too much of "That • I Thing?" ', 4. Why does Ray J have more hair than Brandy? 5. CUring •Thea," why could you curl Brandy's hair with rice? 6. And after having braids for so long, shouldn't she have sane hair by now? 7. W'}y is there still no cable on this campus? The Hillto:Q~ 8. ~ is Howard Hospital still letting "Doctor Death" work there? 9, Where is all the noney that the federal government is giving to , this school ea.ch year going? lQ. Jay-Z, what does Annie know about Brooklyn? 11. W'lY do D.C . residents vote for loser Mayors? 12 . Why are there clays in the Towers where there is no w a t er? 13 . . Doesn't the water company know that college students have to take showers too? 14. Does anyone know who is corning for the Homecoming hip hop con ' ' ·, cert? 15. Is anyboqy caning or are we just going to get played again? Iha to 1011 tr1d11. -nie l1J;/ OO,,:r; is $ weekly 11st of thoughts on the mirx!s of HCMal:-ci students caipilcd i,,, TEMPO edl.· best•v stan tors for entru:taim,ent {>lrl?<)Se5 only. All qrestions rray be ancr,i,na.,sly submitted to '!he Hilltop. , "

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• ' By ERIN ADAMS and ' • three 16-14, KEENAN SUARES ' •' By KIMOTHY K. BROWN 15-2, 15-8. Hilltop Staff Writers T • Hilltop Staff Writer E v e n though the Former students, Tunisia Davis ' The Howard University volley­ team per­ and Eben Donkor were unlike many ball team won the sixth annual formed well, athletes at Howard University. They •I' Howard Classic in Burr's Gymna­ Head Coach were both promising tennis players sium by defeating Coppin State and L i n d a on athletic scholarships who played Hampton University Oct. 2-3. Spencer said singles and doubles. During their The Bison entered the tournament theres room senior year, they faced one of their ' with an (8-5) record and was con­ for improve­ toughest obstacles: having a baby. •' sidered the heavy favorite to win ment. 1\venty-year-old, Tunisia Davis, a ' legal communication major from the entire classic. During the frrst "We need r day of the classic, the Bison defeat­ to work on Lumberton, N.C., played single ed Hampton (5-8) in three straight our defense matches until she discovered in the matches 15-13, 15-6, 15-4. In game and courage. fall 97 semester she was four two, Howard played a fierce match We have a months pregnant. •• as they pounded Coppin State 15- freshman At frrst, Tunisia was afraid of not File Photo only being a student but an athlete Tunisia and Eben enjoy watching their potential tennis player pick up a tennis ➔ 1, 15-1, 15-0. setter named racquet and try to swing. Throughout the frrst day of the Chrissy Car­ taking on an additional responsi­ classic, the small crowd supported raway who is bility. load of 13 credits and preparing for "Luckily, I had a great team of • the team I 00 percent. One could coming "One of my biggest fears was time the 98 spring tennis season, Tunisia friends who were willing to help sense the confidence and determi­ along ·well," management for my child [Aqua] , overca1ne all obstacles. me out in anyway they could," _ nation on the faces of the Bison Spencer practice and school," she said. "The hardest part was waking up Tunisia said. •• team as they spiked, hit and set in said. Her husband, Eben Donkor, a 20- at 6:30 a.m. practice and running up When Tunisia and Eben told their • each match. The Bison year-old computer science major and down the stadium," Tunisia parents about the pregnancy, they , Day two of the classic, the Bison will compete --:s from Accra, Ghana, had to prepare said. had mixed feelings. "[My] parents , breezed through the competition again on ' a financial plan for his new family Breaking the news to Head Coach didn't think I was ready to be a dad, defeating Coppin State (0-10) in Oct. 13 while struggling with 18 credits Larry Strickland and the rest of the but it happened and I had to deal , three straight matches 15-1, 15-0, against the and several programming courses. team became a trying task for the with it," Eben said. 15-6. University of "I knew I had to provide food and couple. Tunisia said, "I thought they ., owever, the second game against find a safe place for me and my Mary land- L___ .it/!!.:::::'.==~ "He was shocked but after a few would disown me, but instead, they Hampton was a little more com­ Eastern J family," he said. days he became more understand­ inspired me and became very help- , Hilltop Staff/Mark Cole1nan After discovering Tunisia was petitive. Using the home court Shore. Alena Simmons spikes for the lady Bison. ing. Strickland supported and gave ful." advantage, the Bison fought hard in pregnant, the most difficult deci­ us words of wisdom," Tunisia said. Currently, Tunisia is a research four matches by losing the first sion was deciding where to live. Strickland says he reacted like assistant for a D.C. law firm, and match 13-15 and winning the next Eben says he wanted to find a loca­ most parents would. Eben is a program analyst working tion near campus because he had "I was shocked," he said. "It was on the year 2000 computer prob­ early tennis practice and classes, a very tough situation being they lems in Rockville, Md. Howard Runs Past Bethune­ however, his search was unsuc­ were young [adults] and about to For now, Tunisia and Eben are cessful. have a child." quite happy with their energetic 20- "Moving off campus and finding The team was also surprised but month-old Aqua. They enjoy Cookman in Circle City Classic the right place to live for my child decided to support then as much as watching their potential tennis play- and family was a tough decision," possible. After Aqua was born, the er pick up a tennis racquet and try · lead to 9-0 with 13:29 remaining on Cedric Kedden. Howard led 22-13 Eben said. After a frantic search, men's and women's tennis teams to swing. By KIMOTHY K. BROWN the clock. at halftime. they moved to Hyattsville, Md. pitched in and baby-sat whenever Hilltop Staff Writer Howard again expanded its lead as In the second half, Bethune-Cook­ Tunisia was a scholastic athlete they could. defensive end Marques Douglas man cut Howard's lead to 22-19 with with a 3.4 GPA. Balancing a course forced Wildcats' quarterback Patell a 27-yard field goal by Wildcats' Howard's quarterback Ted White Troutman to fumble while kicker Danny Mathis. However, the and the rushing attack showed off Howard's Damion Walker recov­ Bison came back and several with a their offensive muscles as the Bison ered the ball. Two plays later, run­ 24-yard field goal by Walker. defeated Bethune-Cookman Wild­ ning back Jermaine Hutchinson The Wildcats had one last chance, cats, 32-25, Oct. 3 at the Circle scored on a 7-yard run. The Bison but the Bison caught a big break City Classic in Indianapolis. had to settle for a 15-0 lead after when backup quarterback Randall White sought to avenge the Oct. 3 Walker missed the extra point. Foster's pass to Tarion Hubbard loss to Texas Southern as he cap­ Bethune-Cookman finally put was intercepted by cornerback tured the all-time leading MEAC points on the board with 8:28 left in Chris Rogers, who returned it 60 introduces ... career yards record with 7,737. The the frrst half. MEAC kickoff return yards for a touchdown with I 6 sec­ Bison will take on Florida A&M leader Antonio Stanley made a 63- onds left in the game. ◄ Convenient access to Oct. 17 in Jacksonville, Fla. yard punt return for a touchdown Ted White ended the day with 169 helpful features via an eas y-to-use The Bison started strong as it that cut the Bison lead to 15-7. The yards passing, completing 13 of 23 menu drove 93 yards in 13 plays to score Bison attempted to score a 37-yard attempts for one touchdown. White ◄ Available In a on its first possession. Running field goal, however Wildcats' is now one completion shy of the variety of colors back Stuart Brrove scored the 3- Walker blocked the play. MEAC record set by Bethune One-touch yard touchdown run. A bad snap Stanley caught a 55-yard pass Cookman's J.D. 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Conflict Resolution Daniel Goodwin This session tackles conflict: a common occurrence when two or more people interact. Discuss techniques that will assist you and your staff in the mediation process. Learn how to leave any conflict having found a win-win solution for all involved. Tuesday, October 13, 1998 Room 142 BUC 5:30pm-7:00pm

HU 101 Daniel Goodwin and Johnathan Hutto This roundtable discussion serves as an opportunity for student leaders to discuss a variety of topics with past student leaders. Topics may vary from: Expectations as a student leader to short and long term benefits of being involved. Thursday, October 15, 1998 Rooms 148/150 BUC 5:30pm-7:00pm

Time ManagemenUAvoiding Burn-out Franklin Chambers Classes, student leadership, social life ..... Sometimes there just aren't enough hours in a day. This session outlines strategies for working with staff and volunteers. Learn to delegate, lead, listen and collaborate. Everyone on your staff has a talent. Finding ways to utilize e~eryone aids in productivity and decreases the chances of burning-out. Tuesday, October 20, 1998 Room 142 BUC 5:30pm-7:00pm Balancing Leadership and Academics Darryl Zeigler I Student leaders are expected to be involved on campus while maintaining above average l GPAs. Learn how to balance leadership and academics in this session. Whether it's study groups or maintaining regular study hours in the library, find a system that supports your decision to be a student/leader. Thursday, October 22, 1998 Room 223 J)ouglass Hall 5:30pni--7:00pm

Networking and Co-programming/Co-sponsorship Vickie Suggs One program doesn't necessarily mean one organization. This session discusses the endless opportunities available to your organization when you co-program. This interactive session challenges student leaders to "think outside· the box" when pla~ing a program or event. Tuesday, November 3, 1998 Room 142 BUC 5:00pm-6:30pm

Promoting your Event, Program and Product Terrance Samuels and Haki Halisi l Whether you are UGSA, the Yearbook or Community Outreach, you all have one common link--the need to market your program, event or product. Come explore ways to effectively promote your organization to the HU community. Remember: Half of a program's success is getting them in the door! Thursday, November 5, 1998 Room 142 BUC 5:00pm-6:30pm

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. ,...: .__ . ' ·.,. :~. . To the Students of the New College of Arts and Sciences, . . . ::: fr.om the director of Due to some concerns that arose about the fall election for the Sophomore .. /.. THE·, usUAL SUSPECTS Class, all results are required by Student Activities to be null and void. There will be a re-vote held on October 14, 1998 from 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. on the ground noor -,r Hlack!.l!!rn C't!!ter. Only the candidates that ~ere rnnn1ng for the Sophomore : : from the aut hor of Class previously will be on the ballot. There will be a speakout held on Tuesday October 13, 1998 the day before elections. We regret any inconvenience that this ~1ISERYa nd THES HINING .·· . . .'.. ·\· .'. may have caused and apologize to the candidates for the Sophomore Class. The Candidates running in the fall elections for the Sophomore Class are:

SOPHOMORE CLASS VICF,..PRESIDENT Torri Holmes Maritza L. Marshall Romni Ross Pamela Stubblefied

Please be advised to VOTE you MUST be a validated student of the College of Arts and Sciences in the Sophomore Class.

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For further information visit us at www.warner-lambert.com THE Hlu;ror B9 BUSINESS School of Business Announces Bill To Increase Financial Aid Community Service Requirement Awaits Approval From Clinton way 10 monitor the service projects plans 10 begin testing the new plan ------reporting college costs, make the years along with taxpayer subsidy By MIA SOMERSALL performed by students at the low­ on current students. By ERICKA GOODMAN student aid process more ''user- for private lenders. Hilltop St_aff Writer est possible cost 10 the business · At the Town Hall meeting, grad- Hilltop Staff Writer friendly," improve all around aca- "Howard University is a direct school. uatingsenior international business ------demic quality and open records of loan school and students can save During a School of Business The commiuee is comprised of major Latasha Price expressed con- The House ofRepresentatives and students who have ad milled or thousands of dollars by refinanc- Town Hall meeting last Thursday ir both facully members and students. cern about how the new require- the Senate passed a bill last week been found guilty of committing ing, only for the next few months" was announced that the undergrad­ Dorsey said th~t students have been ment would affect her graduation that will increase financial aid for violent acts . says Ivan Frishberg of PIRG. If uate and graduate business students very active in the accomplishments eligibility. Dorsey assured her that college students by raising the size The bill was initially scheduled lo you are a student who has a fed- wiU soon be required 10 complete of the community service initiative since the plan is set 10 be put into and quantity of grants and federal- become law by last Thursday with erally backed private loan or any a semester of community service in thus far. effect in August, 1999, it will only' ly funded work study. President Bill Clinton's signature. other type of direct loan from the order to graduate. The two year The issue ofhow to improve com­ be a requirement starting with the The Higher Education Reau tho- Shandon Daniels. a representa- government, you are eligible for debate ended with the decision to munity relations between Howard class of 2003. rization Bill will keep interest tive of the Federal Student Aid loan consolidation because of the add this change 10 the curriculum. University and the DC area has Jackie Fisher. the newly elected rates of direct loans to a mini- information center says, "II has bill. You can refinance at the 7.46 Currently, Howard's School of been an ongoing effort. Faculty representative for the school of mum, increase the size and quan- been approved but it is not in effect, percent rate, but only through Jan- Business is the only accredited members hope that the new plan business class of 2002 says the idea lily of grants and work-study for the President hasn't signed it. uary 31, I 999. Afterwards, both business school in the Internation­ will help to ease negative energy of service projects before gradua- eligible students, and prepare dis- Maybe in two 10 three weeks, the loan programs would set the rate al Association for Management betweem Howard and the DC com­ tion is very advantageous. Her alma advantaged children for college, bill will be in effecC If the Presi- on refinanced loans at an average Education (AACSB) that has munity. Dr. Judy R. Walton, who maier. Banneker High School in along with many other improve- dent does not sign the bill, Senator rate of loans being consolidated, approved a community service teaches Business Communications Washington, DC requires students ments. BiU Goodling. Chairman of the but capped at 8.25 percent (USA requirement for students. in the School of Business, grew up to serve 270 hours in the commu- Other attributes of the bill where commiuee on Education and the Today, Oct 1998). II is best 10 talk "We are leading the nation," said in the DC area; She feels that com­ nity prior to graduation. established 10: exempt veterans' Workforce says, 'The vast majori- 10 your financial advisor if you Dr. Ely Dorsey, chairperson of the munity members wi ll benefit from "It makes me feel good 10 know benefits from being counted ty of the bills have moved without are thinking of refinancing. Community Service Committee. service work thatl'mhelpingsomeoneelseout," against students when they apply any help whatsoever· from Presi- If you need more information on Starting next year, selected class­ "[By] having students go back Fisher said. "I think that a lot ofstu- for financial aid, strengthen inter- dent Clinton." this topic you can visi11hewebsi1efor es in the School of Business will be out, we provide role models for the dents have high hopes of being big national and graduate education, There are many provisions in the the Committee on Education and the redesigned 10 have a community children in the community," she professional people and then when increase income protection bill that concern student loans. such Workforce at www.house.gov/eeo/. service requirement. In addition 10 said. . we make money, giving to the com- allowance for students, hold col- as: universities must request mai l- lf yourconcern is loan consolidation classroom time, students will be The implementation plan is now munity. But you don't have to nee- leges and Universities account- in voter registration forms from you can call 1-800-557-7392 or the spending an undisclosed amount in the process of being finalized. essarily wait." able for tuition increases, provide their state and distribute forms to Federal Student Aid lnformationcen- of hours working on a service pro­ The revised plan will then be sent Dorsey said that the School of clear and precise standards for s1udentsoncampusduringelec1ion terat 1-800-433-3243. ject of their choice. lo the Dean of the school of busi­ Business is taking the first step and Under the Roll-Out Plan from the ness. After being approved by him, clearing the path for many ini1ia- Community Service commiuee, the it will go on to the provost, the 1i ves like community service in i NEW YORK AND CHICAOI CUii service activity must have academ­ president of the university and then other colleges in the University. ic integrity, comply with the School the Board of Trustees. The Com­ "The School of Business has been of Business mission, and be man­ munity Service Commillee is opti­ the leadership of the University PRODUCTION agerial feasible. The Community mistic that the scheme wil l be com­ before and we are doing that again,'' Service Committee is currently in pletely approved by the end of he said. the process of discussing the best November. In January the group

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Plus share utili· t1esSecurity deposit required Attention HU Students Local about your time devoted to Community Outreach would like Located in vacini!Y of Howard favorito seafood restaurant now your education. If you don't to say "THANK YOU" to all U [US! 3.5 East Call rooking for people with great attl· want to worry month after the volunteers who particapat• 202.484.3571 before 9 after month about your cash flow 7pm tudes and a wlllimhness to tearn ed in the AIDS WALK last Sun• while you are trying to study In a fun, professional atmos­ Call 310.4782 or for an Imme­ day. phere. Opprtunltles available for HUSA was heard loud and Howard University Unfurni~hed diate response call 290.0215. Room Fo~ Rent Available Oct. Parm me/Full Time Walters, wait• proud. Please be sure to turn In 1 1998 270 12er month Plus resses, hosts, hostesses. Con­ your money by October 30th. Share Oti1i!ies s~curity deposit reguired. 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Salon located @ 811 Rock tion Worlds Freshest Baseball Come see at the Homecoming Creek Church Rd, NW Wash• SilverSP,rinq- Res11 N/S 2Share Caps 202.722.07011-800·223TaJo ington, DC For further info con­ Pageant on October 23, 1998 2BR 1,5 Bath, W/D N qreft @7pm neiqhborhood on buslil'fe 415 tact Kevin Gilchrist • Booth + 172 utilites 301.871.410 Totally Professional Female visu­ Rent-$150 Stylist Must Have al Artist looking for Ethnic/Natur­ Established Clientele. Virginia Club Meeting Wed., Oct • Roommate needed al African Diaspora. Women to 14th 5pm Rm 148/150 Black­ Howard graduate is lookinq for a responsible and mature foo­ model for painting series. Must Black Beach Spring Break 99!1 burn Center mate to share a very lame two be willing to express yourself in Jamaica tickets are sellling bedroom with ba)cony fO"r oply naturally. All shapes and sizes, fast for a brochure call (202) Enjoy a Night of Southern Hos­ $285 per mont)1 1n ~verv nice 387-8622 or Emal! the founder, area ne~r Pnnce eo(ruis Cati 966-5546. pitality Sunday Oct 11 @ Club Plaza. Utilities inclu ed . .;lose Juan Davis@ Zei Featuring DJ Ben Ha Meen to metro Call Wayne al [email protected] Tutor a child, motivate high Ladies Free before 12! 301 .853.1821 school students, or spend time SPORTS MINDED $50-$1 O0k + How~e to share: Near Howard· with a senior citizen In our com­ bonus potential Have you ever Where is Club Zei? In the Alley UniversitY. Beautifully renovated munity! Volunteer with HUSA wanted to get paid what a pro between Hand I st, NW, OFF Victorian House. Crean, Beau­ tifully. Clean, Briqht .. Profe$s- community Outreach. Call 806- athlete earns? I am 28 yrs old, '- 14th St Be there this Sunday! s10nal AtrnosJ:ihere. ,])3 00· 3801 4135 or stop by Blackburn102. looking to train 3 people to run month. call202.387.6455 my million $$ business Call my Afross Street from the Scho~I Vounteer for the Sickle Cell Cen• rep @ 703.354.5722 Germain Back to Basics Bringing It In o Business Basement Apart­ ter·s 10k run I Call 865-2575 Hannon the NINE-EIGHT , Taking It ment, CAC, New Kitchen + Bath Waslier+DryerSOff Street Child Care: Part-time for 7yrs back to the SIX-EIGHT Octo­ park{nq_ $525 080, inclair Medicinal Marijuana Initiative 202.246.6873 old girl in Mt.Pleasant home or ber twenty-eight ... Don't be Campaign Needs your help. Vol• late.. Homecomlng step show Howard area. 5-1Ohrs wkly. Stroll to Campus! 4Br, 2.5 bath unteer to stop the cruel practice 202.277.7137 two-story charming a8artment of arresting legitimate patients In How are generations to be in LeDro1t with CAC, arn!l.ting, W/D. 1.600/rno without ut111t1es. DC. 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