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New endowed scholarship named in honor of Gorreta Scott King will select the recipients. For an application and selection ATLANTA (Jan. 30, 2007) criteria, students can log onto Elder Bernice A. King www.spelman.edu. announced an endowed schol­ "This is a wonderful oppor­ arship at Spelman College in tunity for Spelman because 87 memory of her mother and percent of our students are in founding president of the need of financial aid,” said Martin Luther King Jr. Center Spelman College President for Nonviolent Social Change, Beverly Daniel Tatum. “Mrs. Student Activities the late Coretta Scott King. King challenged all of us to do Appropriately titled, Be A what we can to make a differ­ restructures ence. At Spelman we encour­ Student Activities is currently King Scholarship in Honor of undergoing personnel changes in Coretta Scott King, the schol­ age our alumnae to do the the admist of the spring semester. arship was announced on the same thing. Bernice King in establishing this scholarship one-year anniversary of Mrs. Elder Bernice King announced a new endowed scholarship in P2 King’s death. her mother, Coretta Scott King. The scholarship is named the Be A King not only honors her mother “This endowment pays Scholarship and the first recipients will be in 2007-2008. but the Spelman legacy as an FEATURES tribute to my mother’s life The Home Depot, Inc. for her family have had on the alumna, and we are grateful.” Also in honor of Mrs. King, Democratic can­ service to human rights and $75,000. Elder King’s goal is Atlanta community is irre­ the philosophy of nonviolent to grow this endowment to placeable. This scholarship is the Coretta Scott King Walk didates square social change,” said Elder yield at least two full an extension of The Home was announced. The walk, in off King, who is a Spelman alum­ tuition/room and board schol­ Depot’s sponsorship of the I partnership with the Many of the democratic candi­ na, C’85, and the youngest arships for incoming freshman Have a Dream: The American Cancer Society, will dates for 2008 presidential elec­ child of Mrs. King and the and two partial tuition schol­ Morehouse College Martin take place on Saturday, April tion form committee. late civil rights leader Dr. arships for rising juniors or Luther King Jr. Collection at 28, 2007 in Atlanta. “The P3 Martin Luther King, Jr. “The seniors. The scholarships will the Atlanta History Center American Cancer Society is scholarship will provide finan­ go to students pursuing a and our support of the Atlanta pleased to be a partner in the A&E cial assistance to deserving degree in education, music or community.” walk to commemorate students with financial need psychology, all areas of great The Be A King Scholarship Coretta Scott King and call New exhibit who demonstrate a commit­ interest and importance to will award two $7,500 schol­ attention to all of her great opens in museum ment to civic engagement, Mrs. King. arships for the 2007-2008 accomplishments and contri­ Hale Woodruff, Nancy Elizabeth community service, and vol­ "We are honored to support academic year to two rising butions," said Georgette Prophet and the Academy Art, unteerism.” Elder King cur­ the scholarship in honor of seniors, with the remaining Porter, the Society's senior Activism, and the African Diaspora Mrs. King,” said Kevin $160,000 to establish the vice president for Georgia. For opened in the Spelman museum. rently serves as president and CEO of Be A King Inc. Martinez, vice president of scholarship endowment. more information on the P6 The Be A King Scholarship Community Affairs for The Scholarship applications will walk, contact Larry Belleton was established with a gift of Home Depot. “Her commit­ be reviewed by Spelman and at (404) 315-9417 or Elissa LIFE AND STYLE $100,000 from Elder King ment to the civil rights move­ selected candidates will be McCrary at (404) 949-6418. and a contribution from the ment and the impact she and submitted to Elder King who Has Facebook ruined your rela­ tionship? Construction continues to plague campus In light of the addition of the mini­ feed feature on facebook, many couples are blaming facebook for 2007,” said Basin Manager Terricha Bradley their demise. News Writer Eskender Abebe. The Greensferry project P10______The construction surround­ covers approximately 800 WELLNESS ing the Atlanta University acres, and there are a number Center campuses under the of other construction areas Depression rises Clean Water Atlanta Initiative outside of the AUC, added among college and the Greensferry Basin Abebe. Streets that are cur­ students Sewer Separation Project, have rently under construction According to the American College been plaguing Morehouse and include Ralph David Health Association nearly 15 per­ Spelman students, faculty, and Abernathy Boulevard, Lee cent of college students are clini­ staff. The street closures and Street, Westview Drive, Frank cal depressed. detours have created problems Street and Martin Luther King and Westview Street, causing a Pll with parking and access to the Jr. Drive, where new sewer :hat provide campus access major backup in traffic. With campuses since the fall 2006 lines are being replaced. aave been partially blocked the entrance to Morehouse semester. “The Greensferry Additional areas outside of the Jue to road closures and con­ blocked, all cars had to be Project and Waterline AUC include Washington struction vehicles. The first rerouted through Spelman’s Replacement projects started Park to the north and week of the spring 2007 campus. As a result, in July 2005, and should be Holderness Street to the west; s semester opened with the corripleted by the end of However, the main streets blocked intersection of Lee St. see Construction on Pg 2 »> February 13, 2007 www.spelmanspotlight.com Z News 2006*2007 Construction Polete. Management Group meets bi­ waterline replacement work EDITORIAL BOARD »> continued from Pg 1 “The construction leaves weekly with the public safety along Westview Drive. “The Morehouse opened their the roads more messed up officers from the universities City coordinates the work Kristilyn Whigham Lowery Blvd. entrance to stu­ than when they started,” said to discuss the logistics of with Arthur Frazier, Facilities Editor-in-Chief dents for easier access. Harris. “My [wheel] align­ maintaining uninterrupted Manager for Spelman, and In addition to problems ment is messed up, which is access to all facilities within their contractor, to minimize Shayla Ball with campus access, most stu­ something I have to pay for.” the AUC. “The universities the impact to the streets and Editor-at-Large dents are experiencing car In addition, both students send out mass e-mails to facul­ traffic,” said Ebebe. The problems due to the unpaved expressed concern over the fact ty, staff and students with the remaining utilities work with­ Nenne Akpan roads under construction. that most students are left in updated road closures. in the dorm construction zone Layout Editor Around the West End, one can the dark about the construc­ Furthermore, the City and is being done by Spelman, he see the many potholes, dips tion schedules. AUC met with the Supervisor added. Courtney Petty and bumps in the street that “The City [of Atlanta] of the off-duty police officers To alleviate stress, AUC stu­ Chief Copy Editor are barely filled in by construc­ could have let students know hired to control traffic to dis­ dents should leave for morn­ tion crews. Spelman and ahead of time before construc­ cuss the number of com­ ing classes early enough in case Kera Street tion was about to begin. E- plaints,” he said. of unexpected traffic and road Managing Editor Morehouse students like sen­ ior Priscilla Polete and junior mails or construction signs Ebebe is aware of student closures, in addition to taking Tamika Yador Dan Harris must drive careful­ would have worked,” said and faculty complaints and the safe measures in using road Director of Campus Involvement ly to avoid damaging their Harris. Polete added, City strives to address most of detours and being careful vehicles. “Construction should be done the complaints in a timely around construction signs. Nicole Barden “I drive a Volkswagen Beetle earlier in the morning when manner through the Also, all drivers should contin­ News Editor which sits low in the front, so traffic is not so heavy; most of Greensferry Public ue to drive slowly on roads I have to drive slowly because I the construction could have Information Office. heavily impacted by construc­ Kibkabe Araya can’t see the potholes in the been done over the winter In addition to the Basin tion. Features Editor ground. The roads are mess­ break.” project, the construction of ing up my car, and I can’t drive According to Ebebe, the Spelman’s new dorm is not Deanna Jenkins the normal speed limit,” said City’s Construction causing any disruption in the Arts & Entertainment Editor

Christian Mitchell Life and Style Editor Student Activities restructures personnel

Danielle Jackson Nicole Barden Sports & Wellness Editor News Editor serves as the Interim Program Coordinator, The Student Activities make up the entire Timile Brown Department underwent Student Activities Ashanda Esdaille changes during the fall semes­ office. Copy Editors The small staff has g ter and this semester the CO department is still not running encouraging Renita Mathis as efficiently as it should. organizations Adviser Former employees Karen Ballard and Sheena Glover no assume more responsi- longer work there and Dr. bility. Certain clubs Spelman Spotlight welcomes Maria Lumpkin is now the have gone on outings all submissions. Submissions Interim Director of Student and weekend retreats to are edited for space and to cor­ Activities. Student Activities receive instruction on rect errors in grammar and reports to Dean Vera Rorie, a leadership, event plan­ Student activities is undergoing personnel changes in the punctuation. relatively new Dean. ning, and budgeting. Opinions in the Perspectives midst of the current semester. Considering the lack of pro­ The new emphasis on section of Spelman Spotlight fessional personnel and that student leadership is busy, and the high demand Lumpkin are working closely are solely the views of the done in order to make stu­ season for Student Actitivites to create better campus events author, not the opinions of Spelman has 83 chartered stu­ dents better student leaders, is about to begin. The elec­ as well as increase student Spelman Spotlight. They do not dent organizations who need but it also alleviates some of tions for Ms Spelman and her leadership. necessarily reflect the opinions assistance from the depart­ the strain on the department if During the Spring, perma­ of Spelman College, its admin­ ment Lumpkin and Rorie court, SSGA, and other stu­ istration, or Spelman Spotlight both admit that Student the student organizations are dent organizations will require nent additions will be sought advisers. Activities is understaffed. more self-sufficient. a great deal of management for the Student Activities Letters and opinions must be “I don’t mean it in a nega­ “We really do believe that and oversight. department, said Rorie, but typed, signed, and include full tive sense. I mean it in a com­ the office is understaffed. We “Its kinda difficult to have the road is not simple. address and telephone number. parative sense. Student would like to have an addi­ just two people to do that. We She added, “We would love Activities of this size typically tional staff person in there,” want to assist student organi­ to add another position to fill Please mail all correspondence have more personnel,” said said Rorie. zations so we’ve got to figure the current Program to: Lumpkin. The Program Coordinator out a way to manage it better,” Coordinator position, and we Spelman Spotlight The Director’s primarily deals in large part with PULSE said Rorie. would like to have an addi­ 350 Spelman Lane SW the major event organizing When Rorie was recruited tional position but we know PO BOX 1234 handles Greek life, student body on campus. With the she was told that the college that is a budget matter. Atlanta, GA 30314 life, SSGA, and Ms Spelman position currently vacant, was restructuring and trying to Requests like that have to go Phone: (404)-270-5969 and her court among other to students [student leaders of Fax: (404)-270-5970 organizations. more work falls on Lumpkin. move in a direction that would spelmanspotlight@ “Some organizations have “It would really be nice to make Spelman more aligned organizations] for approval Spelman.edu their own advisors but we have have another person, and I with President Tatum’s ALIVE and then it has to go to the fiscal advisement for [all of] think this has come from stu­ plan. She did not know about college budget committee. them,” said Lumpkin. dents. This is a suggestion the particulars of the Student That’s our wish list, but we Currently, Lumpkin, Sylvia that students have been mak­ Activities changes because they can’t make that happen until Maddox, senior administrative ing to Dr lumpkin,” said occurred while she was accli­ wcfe gone through the assistant, and Erin Barksdale, a Rorie. mating to her new position as Spelman process.” recent Spelman graduate who The spring semester is Dean of Students. Rorie and February 13, 2007 www.spelmanspotlight.com 3 News Democratic candidates Obama and Clinton prepare for primary election yet. Kibby Araya But according to AOL, Features Editor polls supporting a minority “I’m in, and I’m in to win,” candidate such as Obama and said New York senator and Clinton have increased to presidential candidate Hillary 90% with the public not real­ Clinton while announcing her ly describing if a female or decision to run, of course, African-American president before the competition will be more socially accepted. became controversial. Former vice presidential Many know the 2008 presi­ candidate John Edwards dential race might be an excit­ expects to be the third fore­ ing one with two minority runner in the Democratic candidates, Barack Obama race. Bill Richardson, also a and Hillary Clinton, having Democrat and New Mexico’s such high favorability among governor, is vying to be the citizens. While everyone has first Hispanic president. On their tendencies to lean to one Democratic candidates Obama and Clinton formally the Republican side, former announce plans for presidential elections in 2008. candidate, many are having a governor Mitt Romney of hard time choosing one in a important advocate for change Over the past year, he traveled years. Clinton, also passionate Massachusetts wants to be the forecasted neck-and-neck race. when her husband was gover­ to New Orleans to witness about healthcare, might first Mormon president. Showing much determina­ nor of Arkansas and president. Hurricane Katrina’s destruc­ brainstorm a plan to address With many sitting on the tion, New York senator Hillary The Democratic nominee tion and Egypt to tackle issues the issue, too. This definitely fence trying to see where this Rodham Clinton feels she is shares competition with other about the genocide in Darfur, shows the possible fire expect­ election will go, 2008 will the one to improve the coun­ accomplished people, but her Sudan. Although likeable, ed to heat up the race. definitely be a great year for try as the first female and pres­ largest threat could be Barack many believe he lacks enough Although both candidates minority candidates, who des­ idential spouse to conquer the Obama. political experience to become have many supporters, still perately want to change White House. She currently is Obama, who gained public president. many believe neither will America’s long tradition of the only former First Lady to attention in recent years, In the media, Obama is occupy the White House having a white male presi­ be elected into Senate. believes there should be more receiving much attention since America has a long his­ dent. Clinton also is one of the of a spotlight on black politics, about his recent proposal of tory of discrimination and most active political women in which he promises to address wanting every American to might not be a ready for a history with becoming an as the first black president. have health insurance in six black or woman president just Drama department Family Weekend 2007 celebrates 75 years enlightening workshops game. Family weekend truly Tamika Yador a premier site for art instruc­ Brandle Crump Director of Campus Involvement tion for African Americans in News Writer geared towards both students showcases Spelman College’s the southeastern region of the and parents. The essential top­ attributes. Space is limited for many On February 3, 2007 United States. Several out­ Someone once said, ics to be covered are home events so early registration is Spelman College commemo­ standing artists, ranging from “Families are like buying, money management, advised for everyone. Family rated the 75th anniversary of concert pianists to former fudge...mostly sweet with a investment, and banking. weekend has been an ultimate the College’s Department of Rosenwald fellows, from all few nuts.” This upcoming After a weekend of infor­ success in past years and will Art. arenas, have been influenced family weekend, however, mation, the agenda will close be even bigger this year. Students, faculty, and sup­ by the department. everyone has permission to act with two signature events. Sophomore Olivia Nathan porters were in attendance to Still, many students walk a little crazy because there is Mothers and daughters are reminisces, “ It was such a celebrate the department’s cre­ past the divisions of the such a fun-filled agenda ahead. allowed to just simply relax memorable experience. I was ative achievements and com­ Department without acknowl­ The theme of this year’s family and refresh at an evening of able to see my family at just munity service via the follow­ edging its existence. weekend is “A Day, A Year, A pampering, while all of the the right time, and just ing programs: drama and “I agree that the drama Lifetime...The Spelman gentlemen leave to their enough time to get me dance, music, and visual arts. department is overlooked at Experience,” and will take sports-lined up gentleman’s through the rest of the semes- The event included a perform­ Spelman. I’d like to hear more place February 16-18, 2007. retreat. ter. ance by Spelman College’s Jazz about it,” stated senior The Office of Student The team of individuals There will be many smiles ensemble, a number of speak­ Sharolyn Wynter. Affairs is working very hard to planning this weekend and laughs, memories and ers, panel discussions, and an Currently, the Department create a very interactive and worked countless hours to even tears. Families from near excerpt from Pearl Cleage’s A is housed in three separate stimulating agenda. The goal ensure that these two days and far will come out to cele­ Song for Coretta. buildings: including: Giles, of the weekend was to make all bring families closer with brate because family is defi­ “Art plays an important part Cosby and the Fine Arts of the events beneficial to both laughter and memories. “I am nitely a haven in that time of in culture. Throughout our Building. According to a sur­ students and parents alike; so excited about what we have need and with nearly half a [African American] history, we vey conducted by “Icon,” the something for the whole fami­ planned,” said International semester left of school, that have used art to tell a story,” Department’s Spring 2006 ly to enjoy. and Commuter Student family love will be just enough sophomore Kesha Willis said. edition of its newsletter, a There will be a basketball Director Angela Guinyard, “I to carry everyone through. The story behind Spelman’s quarter of the surveyed stu­ game, movie night, a jazz con­ mostly enjoy the camaraderie Department of Art is not to be dent body didn’t know where cert, and a carnival, just to on campus. It is like overlooked. In its formative the college’s Art Department name a few. In the midst of all Spelman’s own homecoming years, the department served as was located. the fun, nevertheless, will be with a dynamic basketball February 13, 2007 www.spelman.edu/spotlight 4 Features (RED) campaign going strong with much support

Kibby Araya adorned products such as vention of mother and child Features Editor cell phones, clothing, HIV transmission, counseling In 2005, an estimated 24.5 shoes, and credit cards. and educational services about million people lived with the By its founders, (RED) the disease, and training lor HIV virus in sub-Saharan is considered an innova­ doctors and medical personnel Africa. During this time, tive business model rather have already taken effect. Next about two million succumbed than a charity. If people year’s goal is to strengthen pro­ to the AIDS epidemic, leaving grams concentrating on help­ behind more than 12 million ing orphans deal with the orphans. detrimental disease. With the statistics worsen­ (RED) has gained much ing, humanitarian and enter­ profit from its savvy business tainer Bono of the alternative AID ways of working with major rock group U2 designed the companies whose products are (RED)™ campaign with pose became to help people in widely used across the globe. Bobby Shriver, chairman of Africa sustain healthier lives The campaign has been very Debt AIDS Trade Africa with AIDS. popular in the United States (DATA), a group founded by The name of the campaign, In the and United Kingdom. The the two in 2002 to raise aware­ of course, derives from the (RED) approach of the campaign is to ness about approaching, deal­ color for emergency and the mani­ combine big business and the ing, and preventing unfair color of blood in which the festo, fight to stop AIDS for incredi­ policies influencing health in HIV virus flows. con-“* ble results. Africa. (RED) works with the sumers are considered to be so buy their specific products, the For more information on Launched in January 2006 Global Fund, the most effec­ powerful; they can implement proceeds go directly to buying being part of the movement to at the World Economic Forum tive group to accumulate change by simply purchasing and distributing the medica­ stop the impact of AIDS in in Davos, Switzerland, (RED) funds and create programs to products. Based on this doc­ tion to the people in need of it. Africa, go to blossomed from Bono’s real­ fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and trine, (RED) partners with Without the medication, peo­ http://www.joinred.com. ization that the medication is malaria. The organization companies such as American ple will die, so the message is effective and affordable, but believes AIDS to be a global Express, Converse, Gap, clear: buy (RED) products to not available to the poverty- emergency since many of the Giorgio Armani, and save lives. stricken victims. (RED)’s pur- victims comprise of women Motorola to make logo- Programs financing the pre­ Global warming concerns heighten

Celia Dozier Human health is an increas­ Features Writer ing concern since climate In the beginning ol changes directly affect people February, climate scientists more than expected. Lack of representing 1 13 nations sufficient rainfall in warmer released a report in Paris, areas may result in famine France about global warming while water-borne illnesses not exactly a problem caused which generally affect people by man, just normal fluctua­ in tropical areas such as malar­ tions in the climate. ia and West Nile virus have The Earth’s climate has traveled to milder places such drastically changed many as the United States, showing times during its history with the temperatures everywhere events ranging from ice ages to are rising. long periods of warmth. In order to help the prob­ Historically, natural factors lems of global warming, it is such as volcanic eruptions, wise to recycle, reduce, and changes in the Earth’s orbit, reuse solid wastes. In addi­ and the amount of energy tion, using green power, ener­ released from the Sun have Over the past 200 years, the gy star appliances, and heating gases continue to increase in islands to the United States affected the climate. burning of fossil fuels, such as and cooling wisely will reduce the atmosphere, the Earth’s may losing most of its wet­ Many scientists today blame coal and oil, and deforestation the effects global warming has temperature is climbing above lands. the unusual intensity of the caused the concentrations of on the world. past levels. Shrinking glaciers are climate variations on anthro­ heat-trapping greenhouse To learn more about the Scientists have observed changing the habitat adjust­ pogenic activities stemming gases to increase significantly effects of global warming, visit changes throughout the world ments for polar bears, an issue www.stopglobalwarming.org. from the late 18th century in our atmosphere. These gases with devastating weather dis­ lately being encountered to while others dismiss this theo­ prevent heat from escaping to asters causing problems such avoid the animals from suc­ ry. The Industrial Revolution space, somewhat like the glass as Hurricane Katrina and the cumbing to endangerment. paved the way for pollution panels of a greenhouse. 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Hundreds of species are with natural resources not Greenhouse gases are necessary Sea levels have risen with pre­ becoming threatened, endan­ being properly handled which to life because they keep the dictions ranging from gered, or extinct at faster rates have led to the changing in the planet’s surface warmer. But, Indonesia probably losing 200 every single day. make-up of the atmosphere. as the concentrations of these February 13, 2007 www.spelman.edu/spotlight 5 Features Celebrate Black History i¡fa to know... Demetria Patton Tiara Muse, a sophomore, Americans about the contribu­ Features Writer believes Black History Month tions of blacks. Woodson “We shall overcome, we is an educational tool to teach chose the month because the 1. Isn’t 2007REALLY full of surprises? shall overcome, we shall over­ students of all creeds, national­ birthdays of Fredrick come someday,” words always ities, and backgrounds the Douglass, the famed abolition­ 2. It is that time of year again, isn’t it? echoed during this time of importance of black leaders. ist, and Abraham Lincoln, the year for Black History Month. Muse said, “Black history president who abolished slav­ 3. Why didn’t they iust write them a This time of the month is month to me means remem­ ery, are in the second week of check? designed to celebrate and bering those powerful African February. Woodson felt honor the countless black Americans, who paved the way Douglass and Lincolns advo­ 4. Did you really think it was going to leaders that made tomorrow a for our powerful black leaders cacy significantly affected the last? better today for minorities. today. I feel that black history lives of African Americans. February is a time surrounding month is important in educat­ Black History Month is 5. Do leggings count as pants now? the viewing of African- ing students on all levels truly a time to reflect on the American documentaries and because, although people like multitude of contributions 6. Does anybody, understand their specials on predominantly Martin Luther King Jr. are past and current leaders have questions? Caucasian television networks. important, there were many given to African Americans. Arguably, it is the only time others, who gave their lives so During this month, take the 7. Don’t they know freshman can’t of the year when our achieve­ we can eat where we choose or time out of your schedule to rush? ments are consistently present vote. Black History Month is a learn about at least one African in the media. This has many celebration of the continued American that has made it 8. Are you still looking for that ring? African Americans disapprov­ and much needed progress of possible for you to be where ing of Black History Month African Americans.” you are today. 9. Is that presidential? altogether. While some disap­ Originally named “Negro prove, others approve of the History Week” by Dr. Carter 10. Apes gone wild? month, but think that black Godwin Woodson, an histori­ history should be recognized an and educator, launched the 11. Why isn’t anything going on 365 days a year rather than week in an attempt to cele­ * YET? & & just a month. brate black leaders and educate inao s. dynamic BOSTON UNIVERSITY younqjna SUMMER STUDY J 1 AIA/—/ INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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Heather Winfield show host, Oprah Winfrey is Arts and Entertainment Writer working on two new projects. Watching television, One entitled, “The Big Give”, whether its movies or regular where she presents ten people television shows, is a popular with large amounts of money form of entertainment in and from there they must cre­ America, but rarely do viewers ate ideas of the most powerful pay attention to those who and influential ways in which produce these popular televi­ they can give that money to sion shows. African-American others in need. Her other new producers have been behind production called, “Your the scenes of great television Money or Your Life," is a show shows since the early develop­ where she will create an expert ment of various networks. “action team” every week to From shows such as The Cosby who took awhile to break into warming movie, The Pursuit African-American community. aid a family in overcoming a Show, A Different World, In the entertainment industry, of Happyness’, is the current Suzanne de Passe, the owner particular crisis by making the House, In Living Color, but is currently reaping the executive producer for the CW of de Passe Entertainment, has them undergo a total money NYPD Blue, City of Angels to benefits of her hard work. At a network’s show, All of Us, star­ produced such shows as Class and life makeover. She is also more contemporary shows very young age, she was given ring Duane Martin and Act and Sister, Sister, which in the beginning stages of such as Cold Case, Fame, All the task to write the script for LisaRaye. Smith produces this stars the two gorgeous twins, another production called of Us, Def Comedy Jam, the HBO movie, Introducing show with his lovely wife jada Tia and Tamara Mowry. De “There Are No Children Sister, Sister, Smart Guy and Dorothy Dandridge. From Pinkett-Smith. They are a cou­ Passe has also produced such Here”. This made-for-TV Showtime at the Apollo, there she excelled and was ple that has been in the shows as, Smart Guy, which movie will be broadcasted on African-American producers then hired to write the script Hollywood spotlight for years stars the twins’ brother, Taj the ABC network and docu­ have been hard at work trying for the popular teenage movie, and is better known for their Mowry, and lastly de Passe has ments the real life story of a to establish a name for them­ Crossroads, starring Britney on-screen appearances, howev­ produced the popular talent black woman living in a selves in the television indus­ Spears, and Princess Diaries 2: er, they have taken an off­ showcase called Showtime at Chicago housing project. She try. Royal Engagement, starring. screen role and are now work­ the Apollo, which has been refuses to allow her two sons to Executive producer for The Devil Wears Prada’s, Anne ing hard on making this show hosted by celebrities such as be defeated by gangs, drugs ABC’s smash hit, Grey's Hathaway. a hit. This effort seems to be comedians, Steve Harvey and and poverty. The movie is also Anatomy, Shonda Rhimes, is Will Smith, who just successful because All of Us is a Mo’nique. directed by up and coming an African-American female recently starred in the heart­ very popular show in the Humanitarian and talk director Anita Addison. Campus museum introduces new exhibit

time he created numerous entire southeast region. African American woman to include wood, marble and Alana Neely The exhibit in the Museum graduate from RISD. As the terra cotta. Head of Cossack Arts and Entertainment Writer paintings and works on paper. The works displayed in the displays many of Woodruff’s years progressed, Prophet rec­ (1939) is one of her sculptures “Hale Woodruff, Nancy exhibit include oil on canvas, works like Big Wind in ognized the limited opportu­ depicting people who can be Elizabeth Prophet and the linocut and charcoal. His Georgia (ca. 1933-34), which nities available to African traced to the serfs who fled Academy Art, Activism and subjects range from the pas­ depicts life in the south, as Americans in the United Moscow. Her sculptures rep­ the African Diaspora,” opened tures in Mexico to Sisters well as Matador (ca. 1944), States and moved to Paris to resent various types of people. at the Spelman College Chapel on campus. Since stemming from his visit to become a sculptor. In 1934, Like Woodruff, she was influ­ Museum of Fine Art on Woodruff traveled to Paris, Mexico. Woodruff also paint­ Prophet moved to Atlanta to enced by African history and January 18, 2007. The exhib­ Mexico, New York and ed a portrait of Florence Read, teach art in the AUC. She not the different places she to it features work from artists, Atlanta to improve his art­ the President Emerita of only made an impact with her which she traveled. Hale Woodruff and Nancy work, he was able to cover a Spelman College from 1927- talent, but also her introduc­ The walk through history Elizabeth Prophet, who both variety of subjects in his art­ 1953. tion of sculpture into the art will continue until May 12, established art programs in the work. When he accepted the A former colleague of curriculum. 2007. Brochures featuring Atlanta University Center. invitation by Dr. John Hope Woodruff, as well as another The exhibit holds all the information on the artists, art­ The artwork offers various in 1931 to create an art pioneering artist, Nancy remaining sculptures and work and more are available at views of African American his­ department for Atlanta Elizabeth Prophet graduated some paintings by Prophet. the Museum for a $3 dona­ tory, along with historical con­ University, he was not only from the Rhode Island School This is the first presentation of tion. text of other races. beginning monumental art of Design with a focus on free­ her existing works, only found Woodruff lived from 1900 instruction for the AUC, but hand drawing, painting and at the Spelman College until 1980, and during this for African Americans in the portraiture. She was the first Museum! Prophet’s sculptures February 13, 2007 www.spelman.edu/spotlight 7 Arts and Entertainment Hollywood relationships that sustain the pressure

Heather Winfield found the strength within and how they were able Arts and Entertainment Writer Bible together.. .I've never themselves and each other to to make it work through seen a man who loves the Lord We all know that make it work. The couples the conniving entertain­ like he does. He loves his fam­ Hollywood, with the cameras, who survive all of the politics ment industry. In the ily He's a good person. He the spotlights and paparazzi, is and the need for fame are book, Ruby Dee says makes me laugh.” a tough place for survival for unfortunately not at the fore­ "We both came to realize During this month of famous and up and coming front our entertainment news, that we were very fortu­ romance and love, think about actors and entertainers. It is as they should be. Especially nate that, in all of the these noteworthy Black cou­ even worse for celebrity cou­ when discussing African- deep profound, funda­ ples who have survived all of ples. In the entertainment American couples, usually the mental ways, we really, the obstacles that Hollywood industry, popular relationships focus is on the Whitney and really only wanted each presents and think about the are usually ephemeral, ending Bobby crisis, and not moreso other. It was like a redis­ possibility of perhaps meeting usually when someone in the on classic couples such as covery of something someone who you can share couple catches their “big Ruby Dee and the late Ossie from the beginning. It's everything with. In the ways break”, or when one needs Davis, Bill and Camille Cosby not something that spotlight. Although there is that these couples have mutu­ more publicity and attention, or more contemporary couples you'd recommend to every­ some speculation about some ally supported each other, do and decide to take the solo such as Will and Jada Pinkett- body.” Mary J. Blige, when of these couples having an not eliminate the possibility of route or simply start dating Smith, Mary J. Blige and discussing her very successful “open-marriage”, they have someone providing you with someone who will increase record producer Rendu Issacs, marriage with record producer, managed to remain together that same care and compas­ their popularity. Although and Angela Bassett and Rendu Issacs, says, “He com­ and make it work. sion. Good luck! Hollywood is a difficult place Preacher’s Wife, Courtney pletes me in the areas that I'm Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis to establish a sincere relation­ Vance. These men and women weak in. He's an analytical wrote a book together called, ship with someone, there are have been successful in and brain. I'm a creative brain. We With Ossie and Ruby, where several couples who have outside of the Hollywood pray together. We read the they discuss their relationship Jennifer Hudson celebrates new success Deanna Jenkins wider fan- Hudson may have also lost coveted Oscar for Life and Style Editor base after a votes due to a power outage in Performance by an Actress in a From the television screen change in her hometown of Chicago. Supporting Role by the to the big screen, Jennifer song choices. Hudson’s career did not end Academy Awards, alongside Hudson has been turning Some of her after American Idol. In fact, Adriana Barraza and Rinko heads as America welcomes performances her future became brighter Kikuchi in “Babel,” Cate its’ newest shining star. Ever included her after being voted off of the Blanchett in “Notes on a since Hudson’s debut into the rendition of show. She auditioned and was Scandal,” and Abigail Breslin national spotlight on the third John Lennon’s cast for the prized role of Effie in “Little Miss Sunshine.” season of the FOX reality/tal- “Imagine,” White in the film adaptation In addition to her acting ent-search television series Whitney of Dreamgirls, outshining career, Hudson has not lost American Idol, the 26 year- Houston’s “I hundreds of hopeful, profes­ sight of what first made her a old singer and actress has had Have sional singers and actresses, star—singing. She signed a the “Midas touch” where Nothing,” including American Idol win­ record deal with Clive Davis’ J everything she touches turns and Aretha ner Fantasia Barrino. Hudson Records in Nov 2006. Davis to gold. Franklin’s had to gain 20 pounds in has overseen the musical Jennifer Rate Hudson was “Baby I Love order to capture the essence of careers of today’s artists such born on Sept 12, 1981 on the You.” the more heavy-set Effie as Justin Timberlake, south side of Chicago, IL. At Nation- White before the filming of Christina Aguilera, Kelly the tender age of seven, she Feb 2003 until Aug 2003. wide controversy sparked on the movie began on Jan 9, Clarkson, and Monica. He began singing in the church Although Hudson loved her Apr 21, 2004 when Hudson 2006. also guided the careers of choir and gained much time performing on the ships, became the sixth of the 12 Hudson worked alongside many legendary artists, acclaim for her superb vocal she made an executive deci­ finalists to be voted off of the seasoned actors and actresses including Whitney Houston abilities—a talent that she sion to not renew her contract show. All of the contests in the such as Eddie Murphy, Jamie and Aretha Houston, who attributes to her late maternal with Disney. Instead, she went bottom three that week were Foxx, Danny Glover, Anika Hudson claims were major grandmother, Julia Rate out on a limb and flew to African-American females, Noni Rose, and songstress- sources of inspiration in her Hudson. During her tenure in Atlanta to audition for the including Latoya London and turned-actress Beyonce life. She plans to release her middle and high school, third season of American Idol. Fantasia Barrino (who later Knowles. Hudson won praise debut album in the late-spring Hudson unveiled her gospel- Hudson went on to become won the competition), which for her performance even of 2007. trained voice and five-octave one of the semifinalists out of caused many people to believe before the film was released Whether she’s accepting range by participating in a over 70,000 hopefuls. that the system was rigged. nation-wide, especially for her another award for her per­ variety of talent shows and Although she was not ini­ Singer and guest judge Elton show-stopping performance formance in “Dreamgirls” or musicals. She also performed tially voted through to the John believed that the ladies of “And I’m Telling You I’m belting out a song with her at local clubs, benefits, and final round, her chances of in the bottom three were Not Going.” Her perform­ powerful voice, Jennifer weddings. succeeding were revived when among the best of the season ance has earned her over a Hudson is definitely a force to During the fall of 2002, she was brought back on the and believed their placement dozen awards, including Best be reckoned with. If her Hudson auditioned as a wildcard round and was cho­ in the bottom was “racist.” Supporting Actress from the singing skills weren’t enough, singer/actress on one of the sen as a finalist by judge Still, others believed that National Society of Film her promising acting career Disney Cruise ships. She land­ Randy Jackson. Although the many voters assumed the Critics, the Golden Globes, has sparked nation-wide ed her first major role as singer struggled to gain popu­ three girls were not in jeop­ and the Screen Actors Guild attention and has cemented “Calliope” on the “Disney larity on the first half of the ardy of being kicked off of the Awards. She has also been her into her own place Wonder” line, which ran from show, she began to establish a show and simply did not vote. nominated to win the highly- amongst today’s stars. www.spelmanspotlight.com February 13, 2007 8 Valentine’s Day 2007 Valentine’s Day: one woman’s view I think it can also be a day Leana Cabral process a bit more compelling) do something special and that Whether or not one is single News Writer “do you think Valentine’s Day the expectations can be unnec­ on this holiday should not, I to engage in self love and reflect on whether we are I approached this Op-ed by is lame”? essary. Particularly when some believe, make or break the day. When I address the ques­ treating ourselves well. A time first asking myself what I received a range of girls or women gage their part­ tion, I fall somewhere in to determine if we are attend­ Valentine’s Day means to me, responses. Many replied, yes, ner’s character or behavior by between. The consumerism it ing to our own needs, not sim­ and how it makes me feel. that it is lame. Agreeing that the way they respond or pre­ provokes saddens me. I agree ply desires, but our bodily This did not render much the holiday is so driven by pare for Valentine’s Day. that many single people do needs of nourishment, exer­ material, but I investigated the consumerism, one friend Others who felt Valentine’s feel sad or lonely on this day. I cise, rest and play. holiday’s murky historical ori­ shared, “It’s just another way Day is lame questioned, why is also agree that when you are This Valentine’s Day, how­ gins, which really are not all for people to capitalize on there this one day to express spending it with a lover, it ever I spend it, I will love and that fascinating. Basically it romanticism and chivalry.” your love? One young woman does add a nice dimension to satisfy myself first and then began as a religious holiday; in Another added, “It’s one of told me she felt like Valentine’s the day, but I have always also reach out to others. fact the full name is Saint those things like Christmas Day caused people to hold off had a lot of fun doing some­ Valentine’s Day should not be Valentine’s Day. where you show people you on their affection, or wait centered around material The legend begins with the love them by buying them until this designated day to do thing with the girls. I have found that Valentine’s Day is things, buying things, hoard­ deviant Roman priest Father things without having to be something special. “The idea ing things. Instead, or even in Valentine, who married lovers creative, just by following the just seems odd,” she fuller, warmer and all around just better when it’s focused addition, let us consider how in secret after the marriage was rules.” explained. we could be a better lover to banned by the Emperor A lot of my girlfriends, felt And of course there were less on romantic love/relation­ ships and more on simply love ourselves and others. How we Claudius II of Rome. that generally when you are others who really look forward could be a better sister, friend Committed to the expansion not in a relationship it is lame to and enjoy Valentine’s Day. and all relationships. It can be or daughter. of the Roman empire and it can make a lot of Many responded to my ques­ nice to celebrate having the people we love in our lives. For I recommend that this Claudius II did not want sol­ women (and I found some tion, explaining that it is not me, that’s family first. My Valentine’s Day, whether you diers who were married men too) feel alienated, inade­ lame, and that “It’s a time for mother used to have my sister are single or in a relationship, because they were homesick quate, or lonely. One of my caring and sharing” (I like that and I make elaborate send a card to your parents, and distracted by their aching best friends who has always response in particular, rhymes Valentine crafts for our and a couple of your close hearts. Father Valentine was hated Valentine’s Day with a tend to tickle my fancy), or friends, our grandparent’s, friends, or better yet make a caught and executed on passion, is now looking for­ simply that it can be fun, and teachers and, each other. I’ve card. Take a bubble bath. Play February 14th. He became a ward to it because now she has a nice time to spend with the continued that now on my some Ella, and just love being saint and martyr in the name a boyfriend. A young man I people or person you love. My own, and that’s honestly my you, in your skin and caring of love. However, similar to interviewed felt that it is over­ father’s contribution was a bit favorite part of Valentine’s for yourself, before you focus Christmas, the modern rated, and that there is too unique, he said that he likes Day (and the candy). I also on someone else. And if you Valentine’s Day has been much emphasis placed on the the colors of Valentine’s Day are in a relationship, why not largely removed from its reli­ day. Another friend agreed and that he likes flowers (giv­ agree that it can seem a bit silly to have a designated day to exchange something meaning­ gious past and has instead sharing her frustration with ing flowers, having them ful? Put real thought into the become commercially driven, how the day causes many peo­ around). express your love to the people in your life, but just like gift, not solely real money. racking in roughly 14 billion ple to become depressed or The bottom line is that peo­ Mother’s or Father’s day, it The Beatles said it best, “tell dollars each year. upset, “You didn’t care last ple find it fun, nice, enjoyable, reminds us to take time to cel­ me you want the things that I then began to do a bit of week [that you’re single], you special, lame, pointless, over­ money just can’t buy...can’t research, asking friends, and won’t care next week, but you rated, wack, or ridiculous, for ebrate and appreciate those buy me love.” family, the young and not so care this week.” all sorts of reasons. And peo­ people. To slow down and maybe leave work a bit early, young what Valentine’s Day Another reason why some ple’s perspective is often influ­ or not do homework that means to them. 1 decided to think it is lame is that there is enced by whether or not they night and simply appreciate begin with (a leading question just too much pressure placed are in a relationship. But it I know, I thought it made the on men to buy something or does not have to be this way. living and loving. Can you feel the love this Valentine’s Day

their mates or love ones. don’t really care for it." Rebecca Clayton Though these gender roles Spelman College Senior, Life and Style Writer ring true for many, it is not Terricha Bradley’s sentiments February is here and the necessarily the case for all. towards the holiday are similar bells of love are loudly ring­ Jason Cornealus, Morehouse to those of Amanda, "I am just under the impression that ing. But, you feel that there is College Senior, Feels that one problem—you do not "Valentine’s Day is overrat­ Valentine’s Day is just for cou­ have a mate. Do not let your ed... it is all about what a ples... I am just not into the solidarity hold you back from female wants and what a male whole thing." It is not surpris­ a day that holds the name of has to give." There is much ing that America has taken Love; rather, you and a group subsistence to his argument. this day to capitalize on the of friends should venture out Many women, in a way, pres­ notion of love. Believe it or to the hot spots of Atlanta. sure their men to buy them not, Valentine’s Day is the sec­ Aside from induced feelings the best items to show a token ond most popular holiday in of loneliness, Valentine’s Day of their love. Michael Hurst, America, though there is an reinforces traditional gender Morehouse College Junior, unbelievably high divorce called romantic manner and in America. roles. Men learn early on that feels like "it is something I rate. But, it is not too late; produce a massive amount of Amanda Beeks, Spelman they are to buy women all the have to do...I have been Valentine’s Day has potential gifts to show their undying College Junior, is an exception to signify love as it was intend­ perks to keep them happy, accustomed to it since I was love. Perhaps, this is the only to this whole epitome of love. while many women feel that young." It is obvious that men ed to centuries ago. way "real" love is recognized "It is a stupid holiday and I they are to receive gifts from feel obligated to act in a so- February 13, 2007 www.spelmanspotlight.com 9 Life and Style Tips on safe spring breaking 2007

Rebecca Clayton Life and Style Writer of the world, Cell phone signals fail in perhaps even most aboard locations. Diverse While many of us are still a place you and new shopping scene. adoring our scarves, coats and cannot pro­ International travel requires boots, it becomes easy to for­ nounce. a passport and in some coun­ get that Spring Break is less Some tries a different currency. than 6 weeks away. However, interesting If you would like to forgo as each week goes by hotel places to the traditional spring break rooms are becoming occupied, visit include there are other options such as airline seats are becoming Punta Cana, the Alternative Spring Break: booked and travel prices are Dominican Spring Break is a great oppor­ beginning to rise. Many stu­ Republic, tunity to spend some time giv­ dents are still swimming Cancún, ing back to the community, around ideas, so here’s a list of Mexico, especially those affected by helpful hints to dive into: Nassau, Hurricane Katrina. Choose a group of 4 due to Bahamas, Cruises are pretty pricey, the fact that hotels usually Negril and but the experience of traveling have maximum 4-person Montego Europe or the Mediterranean occupancy. Bay, is well worth it. However, For international travelers Jamaica. most cruises are only available using a traveling agency such If you are to individuals 21 or older. as Student Universe, STA planning to www.carnival.com TRAVEL or STS discounted go abroad Visit these sites for more airfare and hotels can be plan trips Spring Break Information: obtained with groups of 10 or with a trav­ www.springbreaktravel.co more. eling agency m torian and of course the beau­ you want to avoid the hassle Plan a Budget. Make sure such as STA TRAVEL or STS. www.blackbeachweek.com ty queen. Georgia Aquarium, of international travel, there everyone in your group agrees The agencies’ packages www.sunsplashtours.com Underground Atlanta, Martin are great beaches and locations upon the same budget. Once a include hotel and airfare, plus ...and remember whether Luther King Jr. National (besides South Beach) that budget is set it is easier to provide optional meal and your traveling locally, domes­ Historic Site, and Jolie: The aren't too far away. These des­ begin looking for hotels, air­ drink plans and party passes, tically or aboard, enjoy your Day Spa and Hair Design are tinations are packed with just fare and locations that every­ which means you get the V.I.P. break to the fullest; because some local activities that you as much entertainment and one can afford. Don’t forget to treatment at all their spon­ it’s the last break you’ll have can visit. excitement, but possibly less set aside money for food, sored events. until sweet summer. Furthermore, you can use of a crowd. Some possible nightlife, and shopping. Some positive and negatives the money saved on travel locations for the continental Choose your location. about traveling abroad are If expenses to rent out a luxuri­ United States is South Padre Local: Spring Break can be a you are under 21, aboard des­ ous hotel room in Downtown Island, TX, Las Vegas, NV. great opportunity to explore tinations such as Cancún, Atlanta or to eat at some of and Florida Keys, FL. Atlanta beyond the West End. Jamaica, and Bahamas allow Atlanta’s finest restaurants. Spring Break can also be an Atlanta has attractions to cap­ you to have the same privi­ If a Spring Break get-away excuse to get out of the coun­ tivate all personalities: the leges as individuals 21 and is what you have in mind, but try and venture to other parts naturist, the shopper, the his­ older in the states. A good smile goes a long way Danielle Franklin previously coated and most effective, lifting that there are risks in each Life and Style Writer with the gels). 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Christian Mitchell own snacks and as many Life and Style Editor to smooth out any of your school-day friends that can fit in your I know as well as anyone nerves. Along with car isn't the best part, but the $6 entry per person is. that when it gets cold in good music and a Atlanta it's easier to shut the complete wine Stop by their website at www.starlightdrivein.com doors than venture out into listing that you the breeze. But I also know can taste and buy for more information and that if I don't step out of my a bottle from, movie times. front door at least once a day I there is also a Last but not least, the am likely to get cranky or lose refreshing book Atlanta Botanical Garden is always a good spot, no it, so I guess you could collection in case call going out "my fix". you want to spend matter the occasion or To help you with the win­ some time. season. Try joining them ter-time blues I'm prepared to Not too far in appreciating the art of let you in on a few of the best away is Harlem flowers and pruning at www. atlan tabo tan icalgar- spots you should try in Bar right at 262 den.org. Of course there Atlanta, even when the weath­ Edgewood er outside is frightful. Avenue, that has a great calm Since it's well known that This theater may be a little are plenty of other great places For those 21 and up there's appeal for the music eclectic the many students in the smaller than what you're used to go in Atlanta, but we only a new wine and tapas bar off and drinks that are just as AUC are not quite 21, we to, but the films are great and have space for a few. Take a of Memorial Drive called good. Check them out wanna be sure to include they are updated frequently. peek at the Creative Loafing weekly for a quick update on Vino Libro Thursday through Sunday them in on the fun. Try seeing On the same track, there's also (www.vinolibro.com). This when they have a local DJ a movie that is a little less Starlight Six Drive-In new events and places to try place has a great atmosphere bringing new and funky mainstream at the Midtown Theaters at 2000 Moreland out in the magnificent ATL. and tantalizing tasting plates music into their spot. Art Cinema (678-495-1424). Avenue. Getting to bring your Make up or break up: how facebook ruins relationships

interests. In fact, Joy Hightower Life and Style Writer stalkbook : Kenneth Bower, Morehouse College t -mail: Welcome to the Stalkbook! What began with the pur­ Senior, has a slightly dif­ The Stolktooofc'» an ontina directory toet promote« stolking »»rough week «oeiel network» et poses of serving as a social Password: ferent outlook on the utility, Facebook, has not only Now there ere two Stolkbooks one for stalking tolfcge etudonto end one for stalking teg whole relationship status. allowed college students to “People make up their Stalk IBfl-StaikGd socialize, but also profess their The »¡to allow» you to »talk people from a lot of schools, but not everyone yet We're wet< statuses, so you never undying love for any class­ really know. Behind it all You can use Stalkbook to mate. On average, 85% of everyone is hollering at students use the website to • Find that girt you have had a crush on, and learn where »he live». anyone. But now with • Find the friend» you hated from highschool, and confirm your doing better the the little news section, stay connected with long lost • Find people in your classes to bug for answers to the homework outside of cle friends or for the purposes of • Show the world you are hot shit with your large list of superficial connections people are just actually making new friends. iBf-Stalked getting caught now.” However, with the intro­ It is clearly a combina­ duction of the “mini-feed,” tion of individuals sneak­ the dynamic of about contact jobs announce advertise terms privacy ing around with the Facebook has tremendously implication of the mini­ we call Facebook or should Spelman College Junior, life. You just can’t do any­ been altered. People are able feed section that holsters these fingers be pointed at the inse­ Kristin Wilson, states that thing on Facebook without to view every minute interac­ feelings of uneasiness. From cure partners? Right now, the “Facebook can only destroy anyone knowing. It has even tion that each of their friends this, mates begin to snoop and only direction any finger is relationships if you let it.” gone so far that people are make. The mini-feed is some­ jump to conclusions of infi­ being pointing is toward However, making up relationship status- what similar to a tracking sys­ delity. One word of advice: Facebook. College students Spelman College es. tem has the ability to destroy stop believing everything you have even created new groups Sophomore, Kalisee It seems that false relation­ relationships of undying love. see and utilize Facebook for that indicate their resentment Richardson thinks that ships are done in an attempt But wait. Is it really fair to what its founders intended. to the wrath of Facebook. “Facebook is just ruining to ward off those stocking love blame this social network that Spelman Spotlight wants to do business with you! February 13, 2007 www.spelmanspotlight.com 11 Wellness Spring fit facts The heart of the matter the number of women in the sion require different treat­ Danielle Franklin dry you may have to change Shayla Ball Life and Style Writer your facial cleansing regimen Editor at Large African American community ments, therefore it important Alas, the season of renewal in preparation for warmer According to a survey con­ living their daily lives with to seek professional help in and new beginnings is upon weather. For example, instead ducted by the American mild to severe mental health order to receive the appropri­ us! The spring months are of using a cream-based mois­ College Health Association, issues, which can affect their ate assistance. While clinical fast-approaching, and soon turizer try a moisturizer that nearly 15 percent of college professional, personal, and depression is the most com­ there will be no need for the will have a light consistency, students meet the criteria for emotional well-being. mon form, individuals may cable-knit sweaters, pea coats, but still keep your face dewy- clinical depression. With Since most cases can range also suffer from dysthymia, scarves, and Ugg boots. The fresh. Vaseline is still a good depression striking women at anywhere from persistent feel­ which is a chronic form of daylight hours will be longer option for moisturizing those twice the rate of men, this ings of sadness or distress to depression that keeps one and daily temperatures higher, areas of the body with rougher concern becomes particularly serious thoughts of suicide or from functioning well, or which mean bouts with aller­ skin like the elbows, knees, important for college women, physical abuse, it is important bipolar depression, which is a gies and insect bites will inten­ heels, and hands. Proper especially for those of minori­ that women understand the depressed phase of manic- sify. With the changes in hydration also keeps the skin ty ethnicity. different symptoms and treat­ depressive disorder. weather your body, skin, and looking healthy and beautiful. Traditionally, African ments available so as to avoid Professional psychothera­ diet will require a little Also, as you are enjoying American women have been personal misdiagnosis or neg­ pists and counselors can assist revamping. Here are some Spring Break be certain to use far more unlikely to report ligence. in helping to identify which form of depression is affecting easy steps you can take to stay sunscreen daily. Health symptoms associated with Some common symptoms fit and healthy during these experts suggest that you apply depression or seek professional of depression include persist­ an individual and the best way to treat it. Medications, ther­ spring months. a sunscreen with at least an help than White women. By ent sadness or anxiety; diffi­ Before beginning a specific SPF of 30 at least 20 minutes some estimates, roughly 7 per­ culty thinking, concentrating, apy, and various evaluations exercise program check with prior to going outside. cent of women in the African or making decisions; feelings are a few of the options that individuals have in helping you physician, especially if you Maintaining a healthy diet American community seek of guilt, worthlessness, or treat this health condition. have not been regularly exer­ is the key to staying fit no any assistance at all. hopelessness; and in most For students on college cising during the winter and matter the season. Include The vast number of severe cases, recurrent always start the program off plenty of vegetables and fruits untreated cases of mental thoughts of death or suicide. campuses, most health service departments are available to slow. For example, instead of in your daily meals. The Food health disorders in African While these symptoms are aid in the process of diagnos­ sprinting around the oval try Pyramid (USDA) suggests American women are often common in most cases of ing depression and receiving walking or light power walk­ that you include at least 2-4 caused by the cultural associa­ depression, individuals experi­ treatment. ing. servings of fruit, and 3-5 serv­ tion of depression with per­ ences with vary, and accord­ Since the winter months ings of vegetables each day. sonal weakness or insanity. ingly, so will most symptoms. can cause the skin to be very This negative stigma increases Different forms of depres-

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Fob .more information about our master's and doctoral programs Contact The Leonard Davis School at Enrol i in SltfrMMr SfibOCi 2007 FISC (âlj) 740-5156 OR EMAIL [email protected] as Giicrgtthwi University. Visit summerschoal gcwpslnwri edu «• call 202.6S7.8700 Visit our website at www.usc.edu/gerontolqgy February 13, 2007 www.spelmanspotlight.com Sports NFL Coaches make history African American coaches go to Super Bowl XU Danielle Jackson coach. Sports & Wellness Editor “Boundaries are being bro­ Lovie Smith’s name was ken in the athletic field, and etched into NFL history when people are becoming more the Chicago Bears triumphed receptive to black coaches. over the New Orleans Saints. The negative stigma they have Four hours later, Tony Dungy, now will hopefully be proven Smith’s mentor, led the wrong,” Jackson said. Indianapolis Colts to an While Dungy and Smith unlikely comeback over New have overcome one hurdle, England Patriots, after experi­ other hurdles remain on the encing an 18-point deficit in horizon. The first for Smith the second quarter. In the 41 will inevitably be his salary. year history of the Super Bowl, At a salary of $1.4 million, Smith and Dungy are the first Smith is currently the lowest African American coaches to paid head coach in the League ever achieve this feat. On despite consecutive division February 4th, 2007, the Bears titles. For fans of the low-key, will square-off against the high-character coach, they can Indianapolis Colts for the title only hope that Smith will be of Super Bowl XLI champion fairly compensated in seasons in Miami, Florida. to come. With a binding con­ “Coaches play a significant ness to consider candidates holds the team together. There needs to be more black tract standing for one more role by helping the morale of outside of their network of “Without the coach, there is people in the front office, peri­ year and Smith expressing his the players and serve as a uni­ no team,” junior Ashley od: black quarterbacks, black friends, acquaintances, and/ hopes to continue coaching fying agent,” Junior Jaaonne or former and present co­ Booker said. general managers, black own­ for the Bears well into the Jackson said. workers. Until recently the The coaches’ wins expose ers, and black agents,” future, the public can remain Avid sports watchers and League was not encouraged to the NFL’s dirty laundry: Morehouse student Oduduwa hopeful that the anticipated novices alike would agree that consider minority coaches. In African Americans are abun­ Olatunji said. “From the top contract discussion, put on football coaches, the stoic fig­ dant on the field and all but to the bottom, there needs to 2003, NFL Commissioner hold until after the Super ures that pace the sidelines Paul Tagliabue called for absent in critical power posi­ be some parity. [I am for] a Bowl, will favorably compen­ while outfitted in sweat suits changes; he promoted minori­ tions. While three-fourths of complete overhaul of sports in sate this NFL first. and headsets, grimacing at ty hiring practices by estab­ the League’s players are black, general.” “Definitely, a win will be unfavorable scoreboards and lishing making it mandatory the number of Black coaches Many factors have led to the beneficial to current and withholding expressions of for teams to review at least one can be counted on one hand. disproportionate ratio of future black coaches as far as glee until the two-minute “There are a lot of barriers White to minority coaches; minority applicant in the salary,” Jackson said. warning, are the glue that that need to be broken down. such as, the owners’ unwilling­ process of selecting a head Spelman basketball gets Jags get easy win two in a row at home Lauren Harper Sports Writer came into play; four of the five Kristin Kelly also added in 10 player of the week for the starters recorded at least one Lauren Harper points and five rebounds to Great South Athletic blowout victory against the assist. As a result, the Pioneers Sports Writer add to the Jags' 68-55 win. Conference. Covington is the Wesleyan Pioneers cooled of considerably, hitting Taking on the Allen Yellow first basketball player from Wednesday, January 24. Four only 1-3 3-pointers, 10-15 of Jackets a little more The Lady Jaguars extended proved Spelman to be granted this Lady Jaguars scored in double­ their free throws, and went a challenging. Both teams shot their winning streak to three award since Spelman became digits, including a double­ dismal 7-28 from the field. dismal percentages, but the games after a victory on official members of the confer­ double by April Brown. However, though Wesleyan Jackets shot better numbers Saturday, January 27 against ence in 2005. Leading the Jags Spelman's Ashley Covington had no answer for Spelman's (31% FG) than the Jags (28% the Fisk University Bulldogs, to 2 of their last 3 victories, led the team in both minutes fiery offense, both teams FG). Spelman starter April and then against the Allen Covington leads her team in (38) and points (23) in the vic­ grabbed 24 rebounds apiece, Brown recorded the team's University Yellow Jackets on points (206), points per game tory. and the Pioneers took 13 only double-double with 15 Monday, January 29, both (14.7), three-point percentage Jaguar's dominated the first defensive rebounds to points and 14 rebounds. games at Spelman's Read (31.5%), steals (41), assists half of the game, shooting Spelman's 11. Wesleyan scored Ashley Covington was not far Hall. (39). She is also a leader in the 55% from behind the arc and only 25 points in the second behind with 14 points. Against Fisk, though Fisk conference, ranking third in making all of their foul shots half, bringing them to an SO- Spelman's defense kept the had a higher field goal per­ scoring and second in three- of the half. The Pioneers strug­ 52 loss. girls in the game, both by centage in the first half, the point shots made. gled for the first half, shooting Spelman's triumph over grabbing more rebounds than Jags finished the game with Spelman hopes to keep their only 37% FG and 3-pt. FG. Wesleyan brought the Jags to Allen and notching only 19 higher percentages in field winning streak alive Saturday, They also hit only four of their their fourth win of the season team turnovers to Allen's 24. goals (43%), 3-point attempts February 3 at home against the seven free throws of the half. (4-10), while the home team (43%), and free throws By shooting 12-19 free throws Lady Scots of Maryville However, the game remained Pioneers fell to 0-11. Spelman in the second half against the (61%). College. The Jags hope to within reasonable distance for basketball's next game is Jackets' 5-8, the Spelman Sophomore guard Ashley avenge a 70-54 loss against the the Pioneers, down at halftime against Fisk University at Jaguars were able to hang on to Covington also recorded both Scots that occurred earlier this 39-27. home on Saturday, January 27, a 50-44 lead for the win. a team-high and game-high season at Maryville. Spelman kept up the inten­ the .first of eight consecutive Furthermore, sophomore 27 points, hitting 10-18 from The Spelman girls' basket­ sity going into the second half, home games. the field and adding in three guard Ashley Covington was ball team's fourth win of the continuing to shoot above assists and two rebounds. named women's basketball season came as an on-the-road il 40%. Balanced scoring also mstfuctira on Pq 2 >»