Howard University Digital Howard @ Howard University

The iH lltop: 2000 - 2010 The iH lltop Digital Archive

2-25-2003 The iH lltop 2-25-2003 Hilltop Staff

Follow this and additional works at: https://dh.howard.edu/hilltop_0010

Recommended Citation Staff, Hilltop, "The iH lltop 2-25-2003" (2003). The Hilltop: 2000 - 2010. 112. https://dh.howard.edu/hilltop_0010/112

This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the The iH lltop Digital Archive at Digital Howard @ Howard University. It has been accepted for inclusion in The iH lltop: 2000 - 2010 by an authorized administrator of Digital Howard @ Howard University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Life & Style

See what hap­ pened at the Grammys ... __ ILLTOP HE • Bl The Student Voice of Howard University Since 1924

VOLUME 86, NO. 44 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2003 I www.thehilltoponline.com Howard Brings in· the Money Howard Receives Silcott Brothers Do}J.ate $1 Million to Univ.

Annual Allotment By Janelle A. Williams Contributing Writer

from Congre~s Howard's legacy of "Leadership for America and the Global Community" was By D avi d Johns leges and universities to portrayed and commemorated Hilltop S!aff Writer provide quality education, at a program held last Friday, stands to be increased which honored two men, President George W. under Bush's 2004 budget. James E. Silcott and the late T. Bush's 2004 budget propos­ The budget will increase George Silcott, brothers and es an increase in funding fo r funding, for all HBCUs, by 5 pioneers in the world of black Historically Black Colleges percent where $224 million architecture. and Universities (HBCUs). will benefit H BCU nnder­ At the ceremony, held in While all HBCUs stand graduate institutions and the College of Engineering, to benefit from a White $53 inillion for HBCU grad­ Architecture and Computer House initiative designed to uate institutions. Sciences (CEACS), the School provide a structured effort Additionally, Howard, of Architecture and Design to help HBCUs access feder­ being designated as a spe­ established the James E. Silcott ally funded programs, cial line item in the presi­ Endowed Chair; the school's PIIOffl BY ~1ELAN IG ~l!SBITT Howard has been designat­ dent's budget will receive an first and dedicated its gaUecy to ed to receive an additional added increase of $234 mil­ the late T. GeorgE} Silcott. Above, the wife of the deceased T. George Silcott for who a gallery will be opened. The federal allotment of $224 lion. J ames E. Silcott graduated dedication ceremony took place in the School of Architecture. million. HBCUs were created by from Howard University with a Executive Order 12232, a second Morrill Act passed Bachelor of Architecture degree • ... moral obligation, historic LQs Angeles area. Silcott is cur­ Planning Commission by Mayor which established a federal after the initial establish­ in 1957. Since then he has estab­ trust and social responsibility.. ." rently board member of the • James Hahn. program to overcome the ment of land grant institu­ lished an exceptional career and to the black community. Kennard Design Group, which His dedication to the uplift­ effects of discriminatory tions designed to teach has in the words of Harry G. This Howard alumnus built is the largest black architectural ment of the black community, treatment ·and to strength­ Robinson III, Dean Emeritus a reputation as one of the fore­ firm west of the Mississippi and en and expand the capacity See CONGRESS page A7 for the School of Architecture most African American archi­ was recently re-appointed to the of histori cally black col- and Design, demonstrated a tects and public servants in the South Los Angeles Area See DONATE page AS Candidate Speak Outs Resume After Halt Farrakhan Visibility Speaks at Revised Below Speak Out Armory

Schedule By Melanie R. Hohnes Students' Contributing Writer All Speak Outs Start Standards Hundreds gathered at the at 7:30pm Washington D.C. Armory lo By Ruth Tisdale view the speaking of the honor­ Hilltop Staff Writer Feb. 25th- Quad able Minister Louis Farrakhan, Feb. 26th- Slowe live via satellite, on Sunday. At With elections just under approximately 3 pm, a wide two weeks away, many stu­ Feb. 27th- Drew screen television was turned on dents complain they have not to deliver the message ''war is seen much of the candidates. not the answer," sent from Some lay the blame at the Chicago throughout the world. feet of the election officials After donations were taken and others blame the candi­ * Feb.25th-Free for up for the Nation of Islam, dates. all 12-3PM Farrakhan took to tl1e podium "We as Howard students around 4pm and demonstrated aren't properly informed e.xtreme distaste for President about the Speak Outs," Kia * Feb.26th-Yard Bush, aspects ofthe administra­ Hallett, a junior internation­ Style Party 12-4PM tion, and the War on Iraq. al business major, said. "This is indeed a very, veiy "Speak Outs are an impor­ dangerous time, and we are tant part of the race. The Election Day: entering a period of darkness," time that lapses between he said. "President Bush is going . Speak Outs and the election Thursday, March 6th to lead America to her fall." leave students without any PHOTO OY IIAAVt Y JESKINS Minister Farrakhan stated information." Undergra duate Trustee candidate, SIias Cardwell, s peaks to students at the third speak out that both the Bible and the on Sunday. Eleven speak outs were scheduled to have take n place by Sunday. Koran are books that contain warnings to the rulers of the See VISIBLE page A2 world and are not meant for entertainment purposes. "Don't teU me that America doesn't need a warning," he Candidates Frustrated.with Elections Staff said. "Ame.rica needs someone to tell them they must repent or By Stephanie Crouch occurred, with reasons for their outs because of the snow," they will be destroyed.• Campus Editor cancellation varying from Cunningham said. "I didn't If you do not know where to Cunningham jokingly telling a want to put candidates who place America in the Bible or the Nine days remain until elec­ Hilltop editor that he was don't have transportation in risk Koran, said Farrakhan, then you tion day and the General "tired," to th~ snow storm and of taking tl1e shuttle. I still do not know how to lead the Elections Committee is finding his decision to attend the HUSA encouraged candidates that had country. itself submerged in accusations sponsored HBCU Think Tank in their own transportation to go "The United States of of disorganization, poor com­ Memphis, Tenn. over the week­ and talk to students at the America is at a crossroads, and munication and lack of promo­ end. School of Divinity." we too are at the crossroads," he tion. A number of candidates Cunningham said although said. The minister defi ned a These claims are centered have complained that they were he canceled a speak out because crossroad as a crucial point in around the frequent cancella­ unable to get posters approved of his trip to Tennessee the third which a decision must be made. tion of speak outs, the alleged because of Cunningham's trip. speak out, which took place in "An1erica is in the valley of deci­ preferential treatment of some Some said they were upset that the Bethune Anne.x residence sion. The country has to make a candidates and the aUeged non­ Cunningham refuses to speak to hall on Sunday, proceeded in decision between death and chalant attitude of the Elections tl1em, as outlined in his guide­ his absence. continued life. If the decision to Chair, Corey Cunningham. lines. The speak outs, which However, the event was go to war is a decision in error, Cunningham was also have been rescheduled a num­ poorly planned.:..tl1e room was not only will death· come to the accused of not being familiar person who makes the error, but ber of times, have been poorly not reserved in advance of the flUi PltOTO with the elections guidelines. publicized and have attracted to the o~pring of the error.• At the time of press, only, fewer students. Corey Cunningham, the general elections chair, has upset See ELECTIONS page AS four of the 11 speak outs had "We cancelled several speak some candidates by canceling speak outs and refusing to speak to candidates-- as stated In his guidelines. See AR.MORY page A7

i \ Voices Bison Weigh In & Terror Alerts Don't Stop Daily Life for Students . response to the internally and externally by By Danielle Scruggs . nation's current D.C. representatives." Views Hilltop Staff Writer high-risk status Lorenzo Morris, Ph.D, or code orange chairman of Howard's political Since last Wednesday, the threat condition science department is skeptical United States has been on high Are you for terrorist of the terror warnings' effec­ - orange - alert for the threat attacks, both tiveness. of a terrorist attack. alarnzed about Howard "Terror alerts can certainly According to Homeland University and make people more conscien­ the levels of Security Department, the cur· the city of tious in their behavior about rent threat level is orange Washington, possible danger but it can also terrorist because "recent intelligence D.C., have gone make them unduly sensitive reports, corroborated through alerts? to great lengths and sometimes hostile to multiple intelligence sources, to plan for unusual events," Morris said. • I suggest an increased likelihood emergencies. think these terror alerts can that the al-Qaeda terrorist net­ "The city scare people into doing irra­ work may attempt to attack has implement­ tional things and possibly get Americans in the United States ed the District support for the government. If or abroad." 'Response Plan fear comes without adequate Since the threat of a terror­ to include sev- information frequently, that ist attack is now at the orange disables people and their con• level, federal departments and ,... KJTO oou~voi- WW"I," ·"'-ws,u DlA <."O\, eraI training courses provid- scientious political response of ·agencies consider protective ed to the uni­ people to their own environ­ measures such as coordinating The United States has been alerted of a rise In terrorism activity, currently versities within ment." security efforts with federal, we are at code yellow. D.C. on how to Many Howard students seem to state, and local law enforce­ prepare and be dubious of the purpose of ment, the National Guard or Alisa Gilmore Security Advisory System con­ of a terror attack while a severe respond to an emergency," terror alerts being issued as other security and armed Politicnl Sdcncr sists of five graduated terror or red alert means there is an Swygert's statement said. well. forces; taking additional pre• Freshmnn threat condition levels: low, extreme and very possible "Howard University has com­ Queshia Bradley, a freshman cautions at public events; and guarded, elevated, high and threat of a terror attack. pleted and published the international business major restricting access to a threat­ "No. I think, ba.sicall), severe. Their respective colors In an email to the Howard University Emergency says the terror alerts have not ened facility to essential per­ America has the best clc:fense are green, blue, yellow, orange community from the Office of Response Plan dated January sonnel only. in the world." and red. A low or green alert the President, H. Patrick 2003 after a thorough review See TERROR page A7 The fairly recent Homeland means there is little to no threat Swygert, he outlined that in Student Hesitant About Campus Elections Candidates passing and theft last semes­ By Rozanne Neil vides publicity for their are the slates of those still in organization and candidates' ter in Bethune Annex. Contributing Writer respective slates. the race for Howard qualifications. Elections Meanwhile, a number of University Student activities have been suspend­ In addition, students students are completely Association (HUSA) execu­ ed once already by the would like to see leaders ful­ General elections are fill their goals, realizing posi­ approaching, but while many indifferent towards all elec­ tive office. All three may be General Assembly, a trend tive changes in the university students say they intend to tions activities. People opt to impressive, but the most out­ which could possibly mirror during their administration. vote, some have yet to decide vote for various reasons. In standing platforms do not last year's historic four elec­ Froou H~nl') most cases, it is a candidate's always win. tions. They continue to bemoan the which candidates will get the lack of 24-hour visitation, Eni:ll,h character, rather than the Freshman nursing major, Christian Dorsey, who check at the poll. inefficiency in the adminis­ Sophomore However, there are those platform which he or she Taya Weaver, has identified was running for HUSA tration and a poor shuttle who are exasperated by the presents, which affects vot­ the slate that will get her President, and service. Jodiann Ledford, a "I think that being m lhc shortcomings of present and ers· decisions. vote. Undergraduate Trustee can· nation ·s capilal m:lk~, ii a seri­ sophomore Biology major, former candidates, as well as Personal acquaintances, "Sean Parker and Maya didate Paris Pickett, have ous issue more so than being said she is tired of empty the organization of the elec­ evaluation of classmates, and Morton are the best to me already dropped out of the anywhrn: dse. I wouldn't be promises. tion process. the image a candidate por­ because their goals are the race. 100 afraid if I w~n: m The election is scheduled Candidates have posted trays have a huge influence most realistic," Weaver said. Some students have lost M1lwauk~ ... for March 6. flyers in strategy places on on the number of votes Those who will not be confidence in student govern­ campus hoping to influence he/she will receive. exercising their right to vote ment altogether recalling voters by a picture to go with "Renaissance," have expressed disappoint­ HUSA President Cornell a name and publicity pro• "Restoration," and "The Plan" ment with the elections' Williamson's alleged tres- Law Students Meet with Candidate Visibility Students on Affirmative Action Below Students' Standards By David J ohns the face to them." Hilltop Staff Writer VISIBLE from A1 J eremy :\kFarlane Sophomore chemistry Computer Science The University of major Alex Moore said that Sophomore Michigan's affirmative action Mia-Nicole Woods, a jun­ every vote counts and students case continues to spark debate ior international business cannot voice their opinion "No. Because if something on campus, and the major said the candidates are unless they vote. is going 10 hap)) way. Howard Plaza Towers on positions more seriously," opportunity to pick a repre­ There is nothing I can do Thursday aroused even more Woods said. "We are supposed sentative to interact with the about it." passionate discourse. to be leaders for the global administration board," Hallett Among the attendees were community, but we can't even said. the four law students, Danielle be true leaders at our own Twice elected Conley, Nadine Jones Francis, school." Undergraduate Student Robin Konrad and Hillary 'Graduate student Sherry Assembly (UGSA) representa­ Browne, who penned an ami­ Hall agrees that Howard tive Larry Brown, Jr. said that cus curiae (friend of the court) University has lost good stu­ candidates should do more to brief under the direction of HU dent leadership. reach out to the student body. Law Professors Patricia "I have been following "Candidates should make Brossard and Gwendolyn elections for quite sometime it a point to be as visible as Majette. now, and I have seen a pattern possible to the students," Members of the panel developing among the candi­ Brown said. "Candidates argued that the phrase 'affir• dates who are nmning for stu­ should also be well versed on mative action' has been used to dent offices," Hall said. the issues that are facing stu­ Muhununed Salaam incite the majority population Howard Law students and an East Towers stu• "Candidates who are running dents. They should actually Biology into believing that the prac• dent assistant, speak about affirmative action do not want to be leaders who knock on doors and get to S011homore tices of the University of at program on Thursday. stand up for what is right; they know the students." Michigan's case was race pref­ just want to be in office to get Brown also said that can­ "No. The whole 1hing has erential, in that the university that include race as a determi­ another, and have been used something on their resumes." didates should take heed to just caused people to become relied solely on race as a deter­ nant in admissions are unfair throughout the case against Most students agree how­ the lessons taught by current more scared:· minant in admissions. and unconstitutional, the find­ the University of Michigan. ever that voting is very impor­ and previous student leaders The brief supports the use ings of the brief support the The brief filed last week, pur• tant to African Americans and when deciding on how to lead. of race as a means of ensuring assertion that a varied popula• posely avoids the use or sug­ Howard University. "Candidates should pick a diverse student population. tion of students is beneficial to gestion of affirmative action. "My professor keeps reit­ someone that they thought "All of your life expcri• the majority as well as the "The case against erating how hard our grandfa­ was a good leader and try to do ences will effect how you look minority. Michigan focuses on racial thers and our great grandfa­ better than them many times at an issue and in training The popularity or trigger diversity and how education is thers had to fight just to vote," over," he said. leaders it is important to have words such as 'affirmative benefited by it," said third year Dale Coachman, a sociology Elections will be held on people from different places," action,' are usually implement­ Howard Law student Conley. graduate student, said. "If we March 6. Majette said. ed toward the benefit of one did not vote, even in school While President George group while at the detriment of See ACTION page A3 elections it would be a slap in W. Bush asserts that practices

A2 The Hilltop February 25, 2003 Law Students Visit Undergraduate Research Project Winners

Towers Residence Nan1e Faculty Advisor Project Title

ours - as people of color we Adeosum Olabisi Marguerite Neita Effects of Exercise onin Healthy Young, Black Females ACTION ffrom A2 experience a different reality Akoto Fotie Vernon Bond Effects of Exercise on Black Women witb Hypertension that shapes our interpretation Alexander Arthur Jamshid Goshtasbi Investigation of Variable Methods Finite State Machines [of reality]. Things that make Bailey Crystal Reginald Ray Body Wear Hue Development for Performers of Color "In composing the brief it was sense to us don't always make Barker Jennainc S.K. Dutta Profiling of Functional Groups During ONT Biodegradation important for us to consider sense to them, and the prece­ Carter Katf)118 William Taylor Cathedral of Flesh: A Union of the Sacred and the Sensuous our audience, in this case nine dent of the legal system is what Cerezo Carola Mamie Montague Perceptions, Behavior and Risk Indictors Among Hispanics Supreme Court judges- · five of matters." Chiposi Herbert Charles Kim ' Reliable Accurate Shelf Alert System whom are extremely conserva­ "The public is being misin­ Clark Jenae Debyii TI1omas I Mama in the Dark: A Photopoem tive.·· formed about many issucS sur­ Clodomir Gerard Winston-Kittles Parental Influences and Academic Achievement in Blacks Majette also discussed the rounding t11is case," said Jones Collins Phakiso Mary Delpopolo Stepping Out of the Margin less publicized realities of the Francis. "While race will be Day Kyla Angela P. Cole Effects of Moral Orientation and Gender on Public Policy Michigan case. removed as an acceptable fac­ Duncan Grace-Ann James Phillips The Physics of Sankofa: A Tcsseract of Atonement "'fhe fact remains that the tor in admissions, others [like Fields Jonathan Paul Fallon A Sociolinguistic Investigation of Address Terms interpretations of the Courts legacy and white privilege] will Garrett Brandon Edgar Davis Mother are based upon their own per­ remain valid," Conley sJid. Harris Rabiah Vernon Morris Investigations of Greenhouse Gases & Their Products sonal experiences," she said. Hasan Hakim Lorraine Henry Ghana's Glow: A Glimpse of Reality "[The logic of whites] is not Howard Kristen Annette Dunzo Afro-Hispanic Women Writers and Formation of an Identity Johnson Kiarri Marguerite Baker Clarinet Creations by Black Coni poscrs Johnson Jussica Rochelle T. Larkin The :-.linority Scholarship Quest Workbook Jones Selena Constance Ellison Analysis Classroom Management and Discipline Khan Shane Winston Anderson Co-culture of Osteoblasts on a Collagen Matrix Knight Nsenga Daniel Williams Bathwater Lemieux Jamilah Kim James-Bey The Reevaluation, Reacceptance and Return of Black Lo\'e Linear Genia James Rada The Hawaiians Lloyd Nigel Vernon Morris Nitrosyl Sulfuric Acid Mackins Ayanna Gwyncttc Lacy Howard University' School of Business 1970-2003 Metzner Justin Reginald Pointer Paperclay Water Filter Project Encourage your daughter to stand up and Miller Amanda Lorraine Henry In the Atelier; The Black Artis at Work Mitchell Tiffany Richard Wright US Intl: Relations: Active Youth Expounding witb Promise be heard in school. Tell her it's okay to be Morgan Safiya Nicole Johnson African Americans Contributions to The Legal Sphere smart in front of boys. Teach her to be Morgan-Lee Ayisha Sherrill B. Johnson Documentary: Diversity of Dance in South Africa Nyikal Harold Tepper Gill Superluminal signal Propagation in an Electronic Circuit outspoken, assertive and inventive. Pinckney Delila Anne Nicotera An Im·estigation of Aggressive Communication Competence Rankin Kenyra Rochelle T. Larkin The .Magazine Usage of African An1erican Girls Ages 12-16 For more information on how to help your Richardson \1ncent Raymond Jackson Differences ofTraditiona l & Computer Recording Equipment Saddler Billie E.I-1. Adcwale Granddaddy Steele & Automobile daughter, call 1-800-WCC-4-GIRLS. Or visit Salaam -Steeple Malia Angela P. Cole Fairness and a Social Dilemma at Howard University us on the Internet at www.academic.org. Sawyer Josef Clint Wilson Thomas Fleming: A Lesson in Black History Segal Adam Gregg Carr The State of the HBCU Siby Rohiatou Sherrill B. Johnson Impact of Educational Environment on Black Women Simpkins Errin Angela P. Cole The Importance of Equity in Intimate College Relationships Talbot Charlene Ovetta Harris The Effect of Media Presentation on Children's Learning Women's College Coalition Umechuruba Chikerenma Shirley Jackson Effective Resources for University Students with Low Vision

DKUVYN Al'IU , ·- , .. :,· THE SCHOLARSHIP COME IN FOR A TOUR*: \/'; ". ►:• •. '• ...... -, • - ~ ~ '· Tours will start on time and will -!~. ,.~~..... l~} •· . ', '( . •_• •;i?:.~.J.:~'//:~:,"•~,:. ,~• •..• - (• •/i;~., ., I thoughtf~r. s~re ~!lJe~ a;: ./: · ,:·•~t);: .·•, last approx, hour. Come during 7· ,lJ- I r.. .- ..~·~;,.~ .,, ~.. : . scholarship. But when : '. ,'. <. . ·, ,..... the shift you want to work. •' .:;.!,-.~'f '! ,. ;. !·.'J.; ' I didn•{ Brown ~as the;; : :-~ ,.. ' Preload • Call for tour times t'~ - I • \ for me. I.didn't have to gi~e ••· Day• Mon, Tu & Wed at 12:30pm up my dream of going to •.'; Twilight• Mon, Tu & Wed at 6:30pm ·-' ,co•l 'le' g~becau,s'e wlthUPS; ~ ,> -. ,. Night• Mon, Tu & Wed at 12:00am : 'f-kt,;, ; ,•. ~-.1---•, _ •. ,c._,. ....,. ,:- ·.1.: • /, ~~".":I,_.frl,•i .• :-'-"\: :-:(:.• ~-"~ ,,...... ~: -·', • I can get as much a_s , "i'..:!\-,~-i"' ,r.:.'~:'..\,;"' ~ . •: '--,----,-,-,--,----:::: ,- $23,000 in College, . ..,, ,._.. ·... , ,... ; .. ·- - . •-. r,-;· - - · ~ '~•l ,.-, · - · · ·_ .•,f<,...:r- · .', ! Education Assistance·: ;·. ·.,.,,c;. ·. > i '·'-·.:· -, . ·~ .:1- • r: . . ),_ .... ' -' . -~ -... .:.-,·'• •,:;;: :;:-:r.-:-;·k,..... _.• h· ow ·:-.•- -:: ~- .-. -►-:.::.. _· _;:::.~ ·: _;",_.,,.. ~PS ... ,...n.~~\-:· •.. _ '& ,·"°.7".. r;.;_ .. ;: ~,- ;:.-.'•l~: -·>. > ·: :-:' ·

• \~ . .,,._ ,> ·.:.. ,4·· ',,f,

~.;:,~~-::i;,· .:,t •\· ~l \.• ~-.. .'k • _•..;__.;.;~_•..;_";__;•..,•...... -' •.;,,;,,;••.... ~-- •_,, ';,,' '(._'-:i:> •<: ' •• . V ' ;,-,J :-~.• :·.·~',

. ' + ;,!...... - ' . '.• .·•;', . j1 . ;c' ' "•~:~•· :•. A•.,·:;,_,.~ f4;-.t s· t .. ', · ·'1' • · · , . • ,. . , ~ ~;! ~ ;.y'-~,<: .. 'i· .,.;· . . ~. ,• ~.. .~- ,, ·. ; -·~ ~- ' -~·:.~:·,;;,: .: f;_ ••- ~ ~· t') ··-···~-t.. f'"' .J ' "'="' '\ i--~_hy~~J.~~o ha~d·_for a 30-y,,ar-old . ' ~ r:·.'.:•!~,1!hJ~,~-!~.out ·retirement? When you:re young, retirement _ ~.-::,,•·•:,:-~.<~~1; ---~•, ~I • ~-, •:• ' ,; •:~ ,1planning is pretty,far down on your list of concerns. Say, somewhere between the , . " ;•-~: . ..~. . <.' . . ·.:~:- ·:· . ·- : . ?:' ..t. \·-tl'~.:,"····.,;.:y..,,~_,,,,~-. ,",'!'"s",·•., ·., - • • • • ._. : , <, To inquire about Part-Time Package H,ar:,~ler . •f ~-~T ellini _f(~l.~'.}1e.,~aps and dishpan hands. And that's completely understandable; ·.. ' ' ~,r... ' . - ' '., .pi,;~ . ; ~.-.,... • ;}'£.•.-\:',~ • opportunities at UPS•Burtonsville'·. ,'- ; •:, ' ' , •. \. •• • r . [: ,-•• . 'O • '•• ,-;ti <.. >., ·•-. • iiJf~}fY~.~?'!~~g early and sti~king to th_at plan, you can increase the money yol!'II . , V • '7:;., ·(,4841 Sweitzer ln, laurel), pl_ease call:'~ ,., , . . . . . :. ._.,: ~1•.•.• ' . . . . ' have to enjoy retirement; and potentially decrease the years you'll spend working. • ,-\ '' .,.. -,· ,:j. ..·"'-:..::·- .. ~ ,·. 't· •... .,.~. ~'lt<,(··•., ::, ., .. :'.-· .... ~ , . ' , ... : ·•.'' ; .- . · 6 .: · •-" Vi :-i ·' V!,e.off~r, a range of different options, including tax-deferred retirement plans, 301-497-10 4 .'.'. :, ·: /!.; · ,... ~ ',•. .-. ~ i -· ~-11; • , ...,:,"1,-' ~.'.-.,~~R~~.'. an~ IRAs, all with low expenses. Now that's something to fall in love with. ,.. , -~. · www.upsjobs.com,' : , , .. /~>'it.-:·, . ~,~r·:::·, .: -. . . ·...... ,,,;- < /.::·: .,, ,ff.o;::~,~~·JJ{.j;_···: on ~~_ri~~-as, ~dvice, and results. TIAA-CREF.org or call (800) 842-?77~ - ·.,,.:~~-- . "· :- ~... - : "" ~~:· ·,l.r,~;1y· __ ,,_._ ~::l~~ . ! . •, . ~t,.\ ,...... ,._-,, ·'1 ··•• "') • ' ,, :. I . . ~ Please ~.a~ca ·s·ual slackt:i'r jeans & a sturdy closed toe shoe as you will be walking thro~~~~-If· :, our facility. Upon the conclusion of the tour, candidates that have further interest in p~~-tlm_~~: opportunities may be offered Interview appointments based upon avallabl!_lty: ~.<:;t,., ,·.'. ). (rijil Cell phones & pagers wlUnot be allowed In the building. _ ,' ···• }' , ~! ;. · ' ?:f~'-: Managing money for ptoplt • ' ' •••·}· - ~1♦;:·· .. ~•Ith othtr things to think ab~ut.~ AVAILABLE SHIFTS (All shifts are approxlmatelY3•1/2 to 5 hrs dally): :: .• .'/ · . ,- ~ ·.· _Day• starts at 11:30am (Mon-Fri), Twlllght · starts at 5:30pm (Mon-Fri), ·· : . :; ·: ..· >' .7;'.·,: ,' ,• •• · Night - starts at 10:30pm (Mon-Th); 9:30pm (Sun), Preload · starts at 3:30am (Mon·Frl) }: '; .. •...... 11K) ' i>"OOUtll. C>20Q2 Tmhm '""'""" and AIYll!J MIOciatcn-Collcio R•w-nl [qulies fllld (TIIHR[f). Hew York, NY . · . ·. andmuch~ore!EqualOpportunltyEmployer : :;:·... ._ ,: ~-.. , ' ,;,... ' · · ·v,·-'' ..r$:J'Jr.lc.p·• :, !-~~< .~ •· ·"f·:~-.~- .· - ."»'}.n·, ·· · ..~. i. ·:•-~, :· t•'";j'>\:, l~!~ ;' ', ~-... . J.s ...,.,jlll':.J .•.. -:.ilt:_..A ·: ·1,• ~. .·v.;~•. ·· •

February 25, 2003 The Hilltop

j ' million the tribe pays now, =~0 (j Oneida Nation chairwoman •.-C ~ Cristina Danforth said. No Second Resolution ~Q Marotta said he was trying ~ to broker similar compacts with By Ria Marie Davis given by UN chief arn1s inspec­ UN inspectors placed US encouraging point in Dr. Blix's s, other Wisconsin tribes. Hilltop Staff Writer tor, Hans Blix, and head of the Secretary of State Colin Powell report for the French, Germans c-,;i nuclear agency, Mohamed and British Foreign Secretary and Russians and their sup­ ,.Q Get Set j'or Snow A second resolution on the EIBaradei, that progress had Jack Straw on the "defensive." porters was ,vhat he did not 0 current conflict between Iraq been made in disann ing Iraq. Powell quickly discounted say." Melt and the United States may be in The report stated, "Private Iraq's efforts by saying that the However he did hint Security Council should not be towards the difficulties that the Fear reduces (CNN)- Days after a the works for the UN Security interviews had been conducted fooled by "all the tricks that are Security Council faced with the record-setting snowstorm Council. with Iraqi scientists and that American Hajj being played on us." inspections by implying that slammed the ea, tern United Secretary of State Colin Iraq had declared its ballistic Powell stated: "This new reso­ missile program and the ranges UK Foreign Secretary Jack "disarmament could work Numbers States, emergency officials Straw said, "I quickly if there was immediate were preparing for the possibil­ lution will be one that summa• reached by Because of fear of the con­ hope and and unconditional cooperation ity of flooding from melting rizes the situation as it exists,• rockets in tests. sequences of an open declara• believe that a by Iraq." snow and heavy rain. while 'White House spokesman They also "... These are contin­ tion of faith to their religion, peaceful reso­ This report leaves the In Washington, this week's Ari Fleischer, reiterated that it released docu­ the number of American ued efforts to lution to this Security Council divided as ever snowfall is estimated to equal would be a "relatively simple ments about Muslims performing the reli­ crisis may still over the issue of war. roughly 2 billion gallons of resolution, not v,ery lengthy." the destruction deceive, to deny, to gious pilgrimage-the Hajj- in be possible, Syrian Foreign Minister water when it melts, according So far, the proposal has of chemical Saudi Arabia has severely divert, to throw us · but this will Farouq al-Shara says that the to experts. Worse, another 2 been supported l,y 4 out of the agents as well require a dra­ "inspections are bringing about dropped. billion gallons of rain is expect­ fifteen members of the Security as the names of off the trail, to throw Every Muslim is mandated matic and important results, dialogue, co• ed from heavy rain forecast for Council, namely the US, UK, some witness· to perform the pilgrimage at 11s off the path ... My immedia t e operation, and mutual confi­ this weekend. Spain and Bulgaria, while es, to back up least once in their lifetime change by dence between the inspectors Washington's top water adamant opposition has been claims that this friends, they cannot granted financial and physical Saddam. This and Iraq. The council must and sewer engineer said those received from France, Russia, material had ability, however only 7,000 pil­ be allowed to get will only be therefore continue to support figures are ominous. China and Germany. b e e n grims flew from the US to the achieved if we the inspectors and allow them "Compare that to about President Bush said, "A destroyed." away with it again. " city of Mecca- a significantly in the Security sufficient time to undertake 200 million gallons that we second resolution would be Inspectors lower number than is normal. - Co/i11 Powell Council bold their task." handle every day through the useful, but we don't need a sec­ said there was Faz Rahman, a spokesman our nerve in However, on the other side district sewer system [and it] ond resolution. It's clear this no evidence for the American Muslim coun­ the face of this tyrant." of the bench, Powell said, means that we have some chal­ guy (Saddam Hussein) could Iraq had previous knowledge of cil, said a tide of media outrage But for the opponents of "What we need is not more lenges ahead of us," said even care less about the first the sites to be visited by the directed at immigrants was war, Iraq's recent progress inspections... what we need is Washington's Water and Sewer resolution; he's in total defi­ inspectors and that, "American behind the fears. comes as a relief and another immediate, active, full co-oper­ Authority's Mike Marcotte." ance of 1441. But we want to interpretation of satellite pic­ do have these immi­ taming to military action. ation on the part of Iraq. What •we Many residents of the work with our friends and allies tures, saying that activity indi­ gration problems, especially in French Foreign Minister we nero is for Iraq to disarm. Potomac and Susquehanna to see if we can get a second res· cated chemical weapons activi• the Muslim community," Dominique de Villepin deli\'­ [Recent signs of co-operation) River basins remember damag• olution. That's what we're ty could be wrong." Rahman told the BBC World ered a con,incing oration to are not responsible actions on ing floods that followed a simi• doing right now." In addition, Iraq had Service's Reporting Religion thunderous applause by pres­ the part of Iraq; these arc con­ lar massive snowfall in 1996. Bush recognized that forg• recently established a new com­ program. "It's been widely pub­ ent delegates which urged for tinued efforts to deceive, to After that snowstorm, the ing ahead without unanimous mission to seek documents licized and created a lot of neg­ "further inspection time." deny, to divert, to throw us off Potomac River claimed popular support from the UN "would which could provide further ative publicity." Villepin even suggested the trail, to throw us off the Washington waterfront restau• put US allies in a very difficult information on their alleged March 14 as another date for a path ... We cannot allow this rant districts, and position," while UK Prime possession of nuclear, biologi­ process to be endlessly strung Native Americans Pennsylvania's Susquehanna Minister, Tony Blair, sought a cal, or chemical weaponry. Security Council report, but experts say that they believe out as Iraq is' trying to right River rose 10 to 15 feet in a sin­ new resolution as a way "to They also passed a new law to that March 14 is the date carded now ... My friends, they cannot Pay For Higher gle day, according to The defuse the opposition at home." ban the manufacture of these to begin the • American-led be allowed to get away with it Associated Press. As negotiations continue, weapons. Betting Stakes UN Security representatives Iraq's recent cooperation in attack." again." (AP)· In a deal Gov. Jim have been reacting to reports disclosing information to the It was mentioned that "an Doyle had been counting on to New Orbiter for help fix a massive budget NASA deficit, the Oneida Tribe of LIGO- Waves in Gravity Detection (AP)· As investigators Native Americans in Wisconsin . " agreed to pay the state $58 mil­ search for the cause of the By Sean J ackman pies in the fabric of space and design performance." mirrors. Unfortunately, the weak lion over three years in Columbia disaster, NASA is Hilltop Staff Writer time produced by violent events LICO employs a 4-foot exchange for a permanent gam• moving ahead with plans to in the distant universe such as diameter vacuum pipe, nature of gravity means that bling compact that allows it develop a new craft that would The four fundamental the collision of black holes or arranged in the shape of an L, this distortion is extremely more games and higher betting replace shuttles on space sta­ forces of nature are electromag• the explosion of a star. These ,vith 2.5 miles long arms. These minute, getting as small as 10- limits. tion missions by 2012 and netic force, strong nuclear ripples travel toward Earth and installations do not need to be 16 cm, even if they originate The Oneida reached the respond quickly to space sta­ force, weak nuclear force and bring with them a host of exposed to the sky, since gravi from the Universe's most vio­ agreement just minutes before tion emergencies. gravity. Strong and weak invaluable information about tational waves penetrate the lent events such as the collapse Doyle delivered his budget The space agency released nuclear forces act only at the their origin and about the Eartl1 unimpeded, and so are of super massive stars. address Tuesday. Tribal offi­ the first set of mission needs atomic level while the other two nature of gravity. encased in a concrete cover. A Vehicles, earthquakes and cials announced it Wednesday. and requirements Wednesday govern matter. Even though Albert set of mirrors are laid out ,vith- other common vibrations may Doyle's budget relies on for the orbital space plane, Scientists believe that these Einstein predicted "W. , . in the arms, at the adversely affect the real data $237 million in additional pay• which would be designed to forces were at work after the the existence of these e II be seemg ends and at the ver­ that the scientists are trying to ments to the state from all its transport a crew of four to and Big Bang, forming atoms and waves in his 1916 gen- the Universe a11d tex. Ultra stable laser measure and so the facilities tribal compacts to help close from the international space matter. Though gravity is the eral theory of relativi- the fundamental beams traversing the were heavily insulated to Wisconsin's $3.2 billion budget station. first of these forces, and 350 ty, until now, no • vacuum pipes meas­ exclude these other vibrations. deficit for the period through Although it includes few years hns passed since equipment was pow• laws of space- ure the effect of grav­ Having two separate sites June 2005. specifics, the plan stipulates the Newton's insight, gravity still erful or sensitive time in a maimer itational waves on also increases the certainty of "We ought to be very grate­ orbiter will be safer, cheaper remains a mystery of modern enough to measure that we have the test masses. accurate results. Regional phl"­ ful to the tribes for supporting and require less preparation science. the waves accurately. never seen ·11ie UK's Harry nomena may happen at one of the state in these difficult time than the shuttle. It would TI1e U.S. effort to further At the annual Ward, an interna- the sites, but is hardly likely to times," said State Department be able to transport four crew research gravity is the Laser meeting of the before." tional partner to occur simultaneously at the of Administration Secretary members by 2012- though it Interferometer Gravitational• American Association LIGO, explained: other. Marc Marotta. would be available for rescue Wave Observatory (LICO), a for the Advancement of Science "The effect of a gravitational Professor Kip Thorne, one The Oneida's perpet.ual missions by 2010. facility that is dedicated to the in Denver, LIGO researchers wave- if you imagine it propa­ of the lead researchers on the compact would be the first of its NASA says the craft should detection of cosmic gravitation­ claimed that LIGO would be gating to,vards you- would be to project, said, "It'll be wonder• kind in Wisconsin, Marotta be able to transport injured or al waves and the measurement sensitive enough to pick up the lengthen space between your ful. We'll have the joy ofdiscov­ said. ill space station crew members of these waves for scientific gravity waves. head and feet, and contract ering things about the dark side Unlike other compacts, it to "definitive medical care" research. Professor Barry Barrish, your width. It distorts you in of the Universe that cannot be would not require renegotia­ within 24 hours. It consists of two widely the d irector of LIGO said, that way. discovered in any other way. tion every five years. After pay­ The release of the require­ separated installations, one in "We've been through a very So the way we try to detect We'll have the joy of testing the­ ing $58 million in the first ments showed NASA remains Handford, Wash. and the other complicated commissioning gra,~tational waves is to lay out, ories about black holes that three years, the tribe would pay focused on the long-term prior­ in Livingston, La. The construc­ phase but we have now started L-shape, a set of mirrors. The cannot be tested any otl1er way. a percentage of casino earn­ ities of space exploration, even tion, which started in 1999, was to do what we can call science. gravity waves would shorten We'll be seeing the Universe ings. as questions linger concerning finished in 2000 and cost near• We've improved the sensitivity one arm between two mirrors and the fundamental laws of That 4 or 5 percent would the loss of Columbia and its ly $300 million. and over the next year or two while simultaneously lengthen­ space-time in a manner that we still be higher than the $4.85 seven-member crew on Feb. 1. Gravity waves are the rip- we ,viii slowly move to the ing the other arm between two have never seen before." Bush's Refusal to Comply with It's Getting Hot in Here! UN Greenhouse Policies By Jonathan Grannum will reduce their collective dioxide and other greenhouse has decided that undergoing energy, phasing out inappropri• tics obscures much of the true Hilltop Staff Writer emissions of greenhouse gases gases is not reduced, the con­ such a venture would be too ate fiscal measures and market motivation behind the actions by 5.2 percent." centration of these heat-trap­ costly to the U.S. economy. imperfections, and li miting of the government; it seems It was more than five years To date, the United States ping gases in the atmosphere President Bush is working methane emissions from waste necessary that we the people ago in Kyoto, Japan when The has yet to ratify the agreement could cause as much as a 10.5 with industries, as the govern­ management and energy sys• must hold our representatives United Nations Framework and thus be a part of this global degree Fahrenheit warming of ment attempts to find other te1ns." true to their promises. Convention on Climate Change attempt to ensure that the the earth by the end of this cen­ ways to help curtail the growth Simultaneously, the Bush More essentially, we must finally came to an accord. emissions in the atmosphere do tury. of emissions. administration has been hold our president to his duties, •· After 10 days of tough not rise to levels that will When the feasibility of such Ironically, the Kyoto accused of seeking any way to to ensure that he has our best negotiations, ministers and inevitably lead to a permanent a project was taken into further Protocol, as published on the get around the current environ­ interests at the heart of each other high-level officials from change in the earth's climate. consideration, it was decided U.N. website, aims lit "reform­ mental restrictions on drilling issue he addresses. 160 countries reached agree­ As reported by CNN, a that the reduction must be ing the energy and transporta­ and logging, making it seem as Not only those which ment early this morning on a United Nations-sponsored completed by 2012 and figured tion sectors, protecting forests though they seek to do as they enrich us economically but legally binding Protocol under panel of climate experts said off of 1990 as a base year. and other carbon 'sinks,' pro­ ,vish ,vith the environment. which benefit our health as which industrialized countries that if the amount of carbon However, President Bush moting renewable forms of In these times when poli- well.

A4 The Hilltop February 25, 2003 violence between warring dmg Ca,neroon Pipes dealers, each trying to outdo the other. However, tl1e circum­ Deadly Gas stances of the murders are sus­ (BBC)- Operations have Dead or Alive picious. The victims were all shot in a similar fashion, execu­ begun in north-western Cameroon to siphon toxic gas tion-style, and no investiga­ from a volcanic lake. tions into their deaths have Drug Crackdown Gone Awry taken place. Three huge pipes have been sunk into Lake Monoun to By Sean Jackman million pills entered Thailand of whom have suggested that Many Thai are suspecting human resources manager, there is an "official shoot-to-kill pump out carbon dioxide and Hilltop Staff Writer in 2001, or 12 pills a person. drug dealers should be wiped disperse it, government offi­ Elaine Kwame, told the BBC's out) who in turn transfer it to policy in place", including Once seen as a harmless cials said. Network Africa program that The Thai started their New pick-me-up, meth is derived the police. Amnesty International who the scheme had been chosen as alleged in a statement on Feb. Researchers had reported Year with a bang, executing a from the stimulant ephedrine. Critics claim that this trick­ that the level of gas saturation the most effective way of get­ convicted smuggler at the 60 years ago, soldiers took it to le down effect only pressures 20 that the shoot-to-kill policy ting the Aids prevention mes­ has been supported "at the in the crater lake had reached beginning of the holiday. 1\vo help them carry on, while Hitler the officers into taking action dangerous levels. sage across to all staff. days later, authorities burned had daily injections. It increas­ against people who may be highest level". Staff members are periodi­ Donna Guest, researcher In 1984, the gas seeped out tons 'of seized narcotics in a es the heart rate, temperature, innocent. of the lake, suffocating 40 peo­ cally given one condom in their into Thailand and Burma at well-publicized annual ceremo­ blood pressure and breathing of Officials claim that over ple living nearby. pay packets and Kwame said ny. the user while causing anxiety, 600 people have been killed in Amnesty International told tl1at some had asked for more. BBC News Online, "E~dence is A similar venting operation Thailand's Prime Minister, depression, drowsiness and the recent two-week effort to began two years agQ at another She said it would be too expen­ violent beha,~or. Continued use get a grip on the drug trade. Of very suggestive of at least some Thaksin Shinawatra, was send­ site- Lake Nyos, where a gas sive to hand out free condoms ing a clear message: officials are can cause personality changes, tl1is number, police say that extra-judicial killing." She also cloud killed more than 1,700 on demand to all 7,000 mine cracking down heavily on the paranoia, brain damage and admitted that the group based 300 were on the official black people in 1986. employees. growing number of people even death. list. With the rising death toll their allegations on the "It's all about getting a involved in the dmg trade. Thaksin has also accused seemingly getting out of hand, extremely incriminating message to people. Definitely, if ',,\'hen Thaksin entered the over 700 government officials human rights groups have reports that were coming fro]ll India Targets we wanted to supply condoms, office two years ago, he of being involved in the trade, started to condemn the anti­ within Thailand though they we may have to do that on a declared drugs as the country's including police officers, army drug operations. themselves had not investigat­ Female Feticide daily basis," she said. Female number one enemy and vowed officers, health officials, educa­ Srivak Philat, of the human ed the matter. (BBC)- The Indian staffers get female condoms. to rid Thailand of this scourge. tion officials, village leaders rights group Amnesty Prime Minister Thaksin Government has formalized However, millions of Thais are and local administrators. He International, said that the dismissed the charges saying legal powers to crack down on already addicted to the latest confirmed that several officials police should "adhere to the that the police were only acting the abuse of pre-natal screen­ Surgeon dmg, methamphetamine, also had already been sacked, and rules that people are innocent in self defense. "There is ing techniques as part of Dismissedfor known as "ice," "poor man's promised to take 'decisive until proven guilty... only the nowhere on earth that police increasing efforts to curb cocaine," "metb" and locally­ action' against governors who courts can pass judgment." ask suspects who are about to female feticide. Throwing Spoon "ya ba." failed to take sufficient action Thaksin has claimed that fire a gunshot to go to court The cultural preference for (BBC)· An NHS consultant It is produced over the bor­ in the war against drugs. only 13 of the killings were first,' he said and added, sons rather than daughters has who threw a dessert spoon he der in Burma and then smug­ This put t11e pressure over police shootings. The rest of the "When we clean up a house, skewed sex ratios in India. was asked to use instead of a gled into Thailand. Over 800 to the local governors (several homicides he blames on gang dust billows. Don't panic." In some states, young men surgical implement during a reaching marriageable age are hip operation has said he was finding it hard to find brides. trying to protect patients. For many years, there have Godfrey Charnley, a con­ been reports of baby girls being sultant orthopaedic surgeon, neglected, malnourished or The Island of Bermuda said be threw the spoon - said even killed at birth. to have hit a nurse on the arm­ But the growing availability in anger at not ha~ng the prop­ By Ria Marie Davis cast. of pre-natal screening tech­ er equipment. Hilltop Staff Writer Such picturesque beauty niques has brought a new Charnley is claiming unfair makes tourism the chief source dimension to the problem. Discovered by accident in of revenue for the island, with r, ( constructive dismissal after 1503 by Spaniard Juan de approximately one-third of the leaving Derriford Hospital in Bermudez, the island of adult population working in t II \,\!ll;lt>'1 Cricket World Plymouth, England last year in Bermuda .sits atop a submarine tourism-related fields. 1'\RlSII disgust at the way it was mn. mountain which rises some The average temperature is Cup Sponsor He also denied at an indus­ 15,000 feet from the floor of the 17" C (63° F) in winter and 26° C trial tribunal on Thursday that .,. PE\IBROKE Controversy North Atlantic Ocean. The (79• F) in the summer, but he had threatened Sister Helen majestic island nicknamed because of a lack of surface (BBC)- In South Africa Wood, who had been in the "Isles of the Devil" by early nav­ water and freshwater wells, the Cl..., / there is controversy over com­ operating theatre at the time of igators was created some 100 island depends on rainwater ~ 11\Gmj .;/ mercial sponsorship rules that the spoon throwing. million years ago by a volcanic collected from rooftops and \\,\RWIO,. _,, ,/ have led to the confiscation Charnley told the hearing: eruption. stored in tanks for the water ; Jslamll· ofBermuda from fans of food and beverage "I did not threaten Sister •(ittf',',H,11 products during tl1e Cricket Even though Bernmda had supply. u,..a.... Wood. I asked to see the form been discovered a century earli­ Bermuda's vegetation con­ World Cup. to make sure it was a fair repre· er, it was only in 1612 that it sists of cedar, bamboo, palm, Four companies, including sentation of what had gone on." became permanently populated papaw, and numerous flowering the beverage giant Pepsi, have PIK>TO 00LR1l..S Y WWW UL,1/1,;(jl~OI A. \flllM C'0\1 by a group of 60 Englishmen. plants, with distinctive hedges paid millions of dollars to be nominated as the tournament's Trinidad Refuses The men had become castaways of oleander and thickets of man­ The Islands of Bermuda are at one point of the Infamous official sponsors. In some cases on tl1e island when the sea ven­ grove. Bermuda Triangle. Puerto Rico and the southern coast of Oil Price Fix ture commanded by Sir George Hamilton is the principal cricket supporters have not Florida form the other two points, completing the Triangle in (Reuter~)- Trinidad and Somers, was destroyed by a hur­ city, port and capital of the been allowed to take the prod­ the Atlantic Ocean. There Is still much debate as to the Tobago rejected a request from ricane on route to Virginia. island which has an estiniated ucts of rival brands into match­ cause of the mysterious disappearances of airplanes and the Caribbean Community eco­ The men remained on population of 63,960 people, es. sea-craft venturing through the area. nomic bloc for a fixed "prewar• Bermuda long enough to build sixty percent of which are black. This is because big firms oil price to cushion the impact two new "essels, and when they Bermuda is a preferred have paid vast sums to sponsor Triangle" which has been cited of possible war on Iraq, Prime reached Virginia, they asked banking center because of its appearances in this region have major sports events in the past. Minister Patrick Manning said King James I of England for a "favorable tax conditions," and as the location for many unex­ been attributed to physical only to find that rivals have on Friday. land grant to the Virginia financial services, ship repairing plained disappearances of air­ forces unknown to science, such reaped most of the marketing "The request has already Company to colonize the island. and servicing the military bases planes and mysteriously aban­ as a •bole in the sky," an unusu­ benefits by staging stunts that been made for Trinidad and Bernmda boasts a natural on the islands are other eco­ doned snips has contributed to al chemical component in the have drawn attention to com­ the popularity of the island. Tobago to attempt to provide a beauty, and is surrounded by nomic mainstays. region's seawater or abduction peting brands. This practice is cushion against this develop­ beautiful coral reefs which Pharmaceuticals, perfumes, The triangle-shaped area by extraterrestrial beings. known as ambush marketing. ment, through the guarantee of shield it from natural erosion, flavoring extracts, mineral­ also known as the De~l's However scientists still The South African authori­ a pre-Iraq war oil price," but beyond those reefs the water extracts, and essential oils Triangle covers about 1,140,000 state that there are many practi­ ties have gone to extreme Manning told Caricom heads of ocean floor plummets to a depth are the main exports and manu­ sq. km (about 440,000 sq mi) cal applications for the disap­ lengths to make sure this does government meeting in oil­ of three miles. The surrounding factures on the island, which between the island of Bermuda, pearances such as "inclement not happen in the Cricket exporting Trinidad. watt•rs are clear, calm and has one of the highest per capita the coast of southern Florida, weather, mechanical problems World Cup. Under a law passed ''dreamily blue-green" and the incomes in the world. and Puerto Rico. or inadequate equipment." last year, a spectator canying a "Our willingness to empathize, even at this level, is beaches have a peachy pink The infamous "Bermuda Reasons for the many dis- product made by a competitor of one of the main sponsors of not supported by the realities of domestic product, to eight per­ an event is liable to have it con­ our own situation. Even with cent for the year to March 31. fiscated. the best will in the world, the This didn't help the grading proposition is difficult to enter­ You Did What? of Jamaica's sovereign debt, Ghana Workers tain, given that Trinidad and What did I just say? I'll PNP's chances of winning, the which was downgraded by Tobago imports 50 percent of leave that to you to figure out. Jamaica Observer reported. Standard & Poor's, an interna­ Paid Condo,ns the crude that it refines and is At any rate, these two issues Apparently, Da~es "said he tional rating agency, from sta­ also subjected like everyone (BBC)-A gold-mining com- By ,Jonathan Grannum may be the most pertinent at opted out of political considera­ ble to negative. else to the vagaries created by pany in Ghana says it has man­ Hilltop Staff Writer this point facing the newly tions, to allow spending on How now does Jamaica's the escalating conflict." aged to reduce AIDS and HN instated government, the projects, rather than tending to political environment react to Trinidad and Tobago has infection rates among its work­ So what irks you more, People's National Party (PNP). the needs of those Jamaicans these events? parlayed rich offshore oil and ers by over 75 percent, by giv­ labor reform, or politicians who It seems that blame is being who had been affected by flood­ As they unfold, we may natural gas reserves into one of ing staff condoms in their pay echo the sentiments of George laid on their shoulders for their ing in the weeks leading up to assume many groups, political­ the Caribbean's strongest packets. Bush Sr.'s famous line, "read delay in dealing with labor the elections." ly motivated and othenvise, to economies. But its domestic oil Ashanti Goldfields says the my lips, no new taxes ...?" reform policies that were sug­ This, according to be outraged at what looks like a market has already been affect­ number of infections at its This is not to say either of gested by a committee seven Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ), lack of respect for the people of ed by increases in freight rates the above is mirrored in tbe years ago; sound familiar? constituted a breach of the pub­ Jamaica and the office which is Obuasi mine fell from 271 in and other shipping charges, the 1998 to 62 last year. The mine's politics of Jamaica, but that in Another seemingly more lic trust and his responsibility being held. prime minister said. examining any one situation pressing problem is the accusa­ as finance minister. Of course, we will have 1------successfully, means we would tion that the Minister of Unfortunately, this spend­ some shift in the state of the Hopefully, in our haste to have been done, and that this punish the man for his actions, can only be done by working need some point of reference, Finance, Omar Da,~es, admit­ ing just before elections was a economy and as a result, politi- some experience upon which ted to spending money on cer­ major factor in the doubling of cal action will have to be taken we don't lose focus on the fact together instead of using this as we can base our presumptions tain projects during the elec­ the programmed fiscal deficit to seek some sort of retribution that work still needs to be done a jumping board for the next and opinions. Right? tions in order to improve the from four percent of gross for the turn of events. to repair the damage that may upcoming elections.

February 25, 2003 The Hilltop AS Old Man Winter Picks Pockets of Local Businesses

Local businesses Jasmine's Pizza & Subs affected, were not the only managed to open on victims of the storm. slow to open after Wednesday, but were short Sports Zone was able to on food. Musa said the deliv­ open on Tuesday, but report­ winter storm ery truck could not get to the ed a loss of between $8,000 back door of the store and $9,000 in sales. debilitates the city because it was packed big"h Sports Zone is not alone and lose with snow. As a result of the in its lost. storm, Jasmine's lost about Up Against the Wall thousands of $3,000 in sales, said Musa. opened at noon on Tuesday, However, Jasmine's was but lost over $9,000 in sales. dollars in profit not the only store on Giorgia Both stores said business Avenue whose business was was extremely slow when By Ashley Kelly affected by the snow. they reopened for business, Hilltop Staff Writer Howard Delicatessen, but picked up by Wednesday. which has been open for over Although Sports Zone and The delicate snowflakes 30 years, faced problems Up Against the Wall lacked a that created a 16-inch ivory while enduring the storm. noticeable amount of cus­ blanket on the rooftops Howard Delicatessen tomers as a result of the and sidewalks of Georgia opened for business on storm, Total Sport was not. Avenue caused some stores to Wednesday, but Kenny Total Sport. whose mer­ push on the brakes. Gilmore an employee of the chandise consists of fitted Jasmine's Pizza & Subs delicatessen, said business hats and jerseys, managed to was one of the many busi­ has been slow for several rea­ attract customers despite the Subway was one of the few businesses on Georgia Avenue that was open on Monday. While nesses that suffered from the sons. One of the biggest rea­ slushy sidewalks. they had roughly 200 fewer customers than usual, other businesses that opened later in the intense storm. sons was due to the closing of "It was beneficial for us to week lost thousands of dollars in revenue. Sami Musa, a cashier at DC public schools. Gilmore open because we had a fair Jasmine's Pizza & Subs, was said that Banneker High amount of customers consid­ The majority of stores close at all. snow. one of the many employees School students are among ering the weather;• said PA closed on Georgia Avenue Subway was one of the Arnold Alam, a cashier at who attempted to come to his most frequent customers. Allday, the manager of Total from Sunday until Tuesday, stores on Georgia Avenue Subway, said that the store work despite the snow. Musa, Eating places, though Sport. but some businesses did not that endured the 16 inches of usually attracts between 500 who walked from 18th Street and 600 customers, but on on Monday in an attempt to the Monday of the storm they get to \York, said the walk was "I wasfreezing like crazy. Everything was messed up, the only had about 350 cus­ rough. tomers. Alam said although "I was freezing like whole street was messy because ofall the snow." there were less people on crazy," said Musa. - Sami Musa, on reporting to work at Jasmine's Pizza and Monday than usual, certain "Everything was messed up, times of the day left the small the whole street was messy Subs on Monday store very crowded. because of all the snow." Black Pioneers in Business: Fourth in a Series of Four Business Briefs

W.R. Pettiford "Smart Cards" Quickly Becoming Wave Enron 2? Union-Backed Insurance of the Future Company Under Fire for Business Dealings WASHINGTON - jumped on the sma1t card \VASHINGTON bought back the shares of American government bandwagon. The Defense Union-backed insurance many high-up officers and agencies and companies Department distributed company Ullico, Inc. is directors. This caused the are starting to use a new 1.6 million cards to its facing investigation by the company to absorb the technology called "smart employees last year, and government into ques­ loss that the officers card" IDs, which have the TSA plans to distrib­ tionable stock deals that would have otherwise had tremendous information ute to an estimated 15 mil­ affected pension funds for themselves. storing capabilities for lion workers. many local unions. Tht AFL-C[O execu­ employees. European countries The controvers) stems tive board i up in arms The "smmt card" IDs have been using smart from the 77-year-ol

A6 The Hilltop February 25, 2003 Terror Alerts Don't Stop Howard Receives Annual Daily Life for Students Allotment from Congress

TERROR from A2 While sophomore broadcast smooth transitions should sup­ CONGRESS from A1 tion as well as individual instructional related necessi­ journalism major Kaylan port from the city be needed: state conditions. ties, and administrative sup­ affected her day-to-day activi­ Reid's daily activities have not The email also said Because Howard pro­ port services. ties. been affected by the terror . Howard University has com- branches of learning related vides a major avenue of post­ During a time of height­ "I watch the news more alerts, Reid is not as skeptical pletcd and published the to agriculture and mechanic secondary access and oppor­ ened racial sensitivity when often now [because the terror as some of her peers. University Emergency arts. The second act estab­ tunity for Black Americans, many 'racially inclusive' pro­ alerts) but I'm not scared to go "I do take [the warnings) Response Plan dated January lished HBCUs after a and other historically under­ grams are being amended or anywhere. I know D.C. will seriously because of what hap­ 2003 after a thorough review demand for institutions to represented minorities, its abandoned, it appears as if internally and externally by DC have the highest security pened on Sept. 11," Reid said. circumvent race and color as charter included an annual Howard will not be affected because it's D.C; Bradley said. "We can still get attacked. But representatives. admissions criteria. direct federal appropriation by societal circumstance. "I think the terror alerts are l won't become frantic or stress In addition to the advisory "Thus was born in tile of support. The federal fund­ "While no Congress can effective in making people myself out over it: system, Homeland Security then-segregated South a ing includes support for the bind another, the more paranoid and scared. University President H. Secretary Tom Ridge launched group of Black institutions, University's academic pro­ University's federal appro­ [The terror alerts] are unnec­ Patrick Swygert in an email to a "terror-readiness" public with an agricultural empha­ gram, endowment, research, priation has remained con­ essary. The government should Howard Community said both relations campaign last sis, known as the 1890 land­ construction, and hospital. stant through four major keep them under wraps." Howard University and the city Wednesday in which he urges grants," said Senior Vice Included in the funding wars, the Great Depression, Jeloni Moore, a freshman of Washington, D.C., have families to have a disaster kit President, Dr. Hassan Minor. stipulations are i11centives numerous party changes and radio-tv-film major also has gone to great lengths to plan containing water. food, duct The addition:il allocation for securing additional non 27 U.S. Presidents," Minor for emergencies. tape and plastic wrap to seal not been impacted greatly by of $234 million is attributed federal support: a two-to-one said. the terror alerts. "The city has implemented doors and windows against to the distincth·e establish­ endowment matching formu­ "Howard receives direct "They haven't affected my tl1e District Response Plan to chemical weapons as well as a ment of Howard. While la in which the federal gov­ federal support because for daily routine. If someone include several training cours­ communication plan so no one Howard is an HBCU, being ernment matches every one, 135 years, the University has es provided to the universities loses touch with each other. wants to get here the)111 find a established prior to 1964 non federal, dollar by two proven to be a major avenue way regardless," Moore said. within D.C. on how to prepare More information can be with a principal mission to when the gift is above $1 mil­ to postsecondary access and and respond to an emergency," found at www.ready.gov. "People are willing to risk their educate African Americans, lion and a three-to-one for­ educational opportunity for Swygert said... The integrated lives for their beliefs and you it was specifically created in mula is employed when a African Americans and oth­ can't stop that." planning process allows for a congressional act approved donation above $2 million is ers from historically disad­ by President Andrew secured. All attempts to keep vantaged backgrounds, and Johnson in March 1867. Howard adequately prepared because the University has Land grant HBCUs were to engender generations of consistently fulfilled its Black Pioneers in Business initially governed by the national leaders. strategic national mission of needs of each state, which The services designated providing leadership for PETTIFORD from A6 higher during his time then it ed money in a bank at all, of influenced the educational under the federal appropria­ American and the global is today, but still was not con­ the 5,000 depositors, 4,000 emphasis of each HBCU; an tion's stipulations are community," said Minor. additional congressional act designed to maintain and Research and the United States. sidered substantial. of them used Alabama Penny designated Howard improve upon an institution Information compiled from Pettiford served as His dream later grew into and Sa,~ngs Bank. that educates more than The US Department of founder as well as president of a money machine averaging His bank not only helped University as a 'national' uni­ 12,000 students annually. Education and White House Alabama Savings Bank, but half a million dollars in a:rnu­ blacks save their money, but it versity for the education of youth in the liberal arts and The funds are used in con­ information on failed to make a large person­ al business. This was because also helped them improve structing physical facilities Congressional Acts and Bills. al profit from the bank in the Alabama Penny Savings Bank their living situations. sciences - superceding both suitable for classroom beginning. In fact, when the accounted for the majority of Pettiford's bank was responsi­ the constraints of an agricul­ instruction, research, bank first opened he only black depositors in the late ble for allowing many blacks tural and mechanical educ.a- brought home $30 dollars a 1890s. Although only 5,000 to own their first houses in blacks out of 20,000 deposit- Birmingham, Alabama. month, which was valued Farrkhan Speaks at Armory

ARMORY from A1 i.ster said. He went on to state that pitalized for eight days due to m1 the thinking. actions, policies and infection related to the radiation According to Farrakhan, the programs ofBush and his admin­ treatment he received in 1999 to lives lost in the World Trade istration are poorly evaluated, rid him of prostate cancer. Center were simply a cover up of and their decisions are not made Although he experienced full Bush's main agenda. He claims "with clear and sober minds." recovery from both incidences, that the events of September u Minister Farrakhan also the soon-to-be 70-year-old man were just an e.xcusc Bush used to spoke a great deal about the announced that he is removing go into Afghanistan, which led to "hijacking of great monotheistic himself from the public eye. Iraq and a war for oil. religions" such as Christianity, Farrakhan's speech was in "1bis man came into office Judaism, and Islam, and claimed recognition ofSavior's Day, a cel­ with a determined idea to remove that these religions have been ebration within the Nation of Saddam Hussein from office; he poisoned by the mindset of white Islam. said. "I don't care about Saddam. supremacy. •we caJl this day Sa,-ior's Day That's Iraq's problem. Bush is our "Ifour teachers really wanted because we celebrate the birth of problem. You can not follow your us to follow Jesus, than we would FJijah Muhammad, a man who leader blindly, even if he is in the be much better people than we came to North America to do a power that you elected him." are today," he said," but they great service to us," Farrakhan Farrakhan attacked Bush's weren't interested in teaching said. "The honorable Elijah claim that the War on Iraq is a you.1ney used the name ofJesus Muhammad has affected fight for peace and the protection to sanctify white supremacy." America and affected the world. of the United States, and rejected Farrakhan recalled events from We celebrate what his work has the idea that lrnq ~~ a threat to slavery in which whites taught meant and means to us." America. He brought to attention their slaves Bible verses stating We are living in what the fact that missiles were recent­ that sen,ants should be loyal to Minister Louis Farrakhan caJled ly found in Iraq that can go as far their masters, and they must love "the fall of the present world." as90 miles. those that hate them. "The church Despite Bush's claim that the War "If you drink, you can needs a rebirth, but so do the on Iraq is justified because it is a become drunk and not be able to mosques and synagogues." fight for democracy, Farrakhan assess things properly," the min- Farrakhan was recently hos- refuses to accept his reasoning.

~ MAYO CLINIC

Nursing Emb,~,~t Adventure

Mayo Clinic Nursing offers unparalleled opportunities for career mobility and growth. At Mayo Clinic, you have tile opportunity to P

February 25, 2003 The Hilltop A7 Silcott Brothers Donate $1 Million to· Howard

DONATE from A 1 success," Silcott said. "Howard advancement of mankind." "It will broaden the horizons of has nourished us to make M'rs. Silcott, wife of the late the students and show potential money and now we must nour• T. George Silcott, said on Friday students that this program is especially the youth, is illustrat• ish the students and future lead· that her husband would have tntly a good one.· ed through his generous philan­ ers by giving back in order to been humbled by the dedication Janus Green, junior thropic assistance to Howard enhance their education." of this exhibit. accounting major who is also a University and the students of Many students, including '·He was a committed and cousin to the Silcott brothers architecture of specifically. DuShawn Thomas, sophomore generous man who had a special agrees that these developments According to James H. Johnson, accounting major, agree that place in his heart and work for will enhance the school and Jr., Dean of CEACS, James E. alumni contribution is an the advancement of people of especially its students. Silcott's history of contribution important part of the success of color specifically,· said "This was a great recogni­ began when he created the this institution. Mrs.Silcott. tion ceremony and I hope that James E. Silcott Fund at ''Howard is a family and According to Dean the success of these two men Howard in order to assist archi­ therefore we need to ensure the Johnson, students should see will inspire future architects,"' tecture students. The fund has success of all its brothers and ., this gallei:y as a symbol of the said Green. ''The Silcott brothers grown to $200,000 since its are definitely role models for sisters," said Thomas who ,.,,oro on!lu.st, " ' ""·• success that they can one day establishment. attended Friday's ceremony. "It gain. upcoming architects to look up Mr. Silcott also donated $2 takes a whole village to raise a ''This gallezy and the great to." million to the University, half of President Swygert gives the welcome address at the dona­ child so other alumni need to man after who it was named As President H. Patrick which was given in the form of tion ceremony. take Silcott's lead and give provides a legacy of scholarship Swygert summed up at the clos­ an irrevocable trust. At Howard back." 1\vo of his many honors for aspiring architects," Johnson ing of the ceremony on Friday University's 135th Charter Day help other people in his lifetime" Besides requesting that the include the American Civil said. evening, • ...these two men ha,·e observance in March of 2002, After graduating from incumbent of the Endowed Liberties Union's Myron S. Many attendants at Friday's given true meaning to Howard's this public servant received a Springfield College in 1952 ";th Chair have a background in Isaacs Community Service event felt that both of the hon• motto of 'Leadership for Distinguished Alumni a Bachelor of Science degree, T. architecture and construction Award and an appointment to orees were well deserving and America and the Global Achievement Award for his con­ George Silcott established a sue• management activities, Silcott the Juvenile Justice that these additions to the Community.' Through their tributions to the fields of cessful career as a social worker, asked that the exhibit gallery in Commission by President School of Architecture and service, they have given life to Architecture and Public Service. administrator, consultant and the School of Architecture and Design will benefit students. the rhetoric." James E. Silcott, who cap­ entrepreneur. Jimmy Carter. Design be named after his late This public se,:vant was also Ci,~! Engineering Professor tured the attention of all guest at T. George Silcott became a brother, T. George Silcott. honored by the New York State Laurence Burley, a 1987 gradu­ For more information on Friday night's ceremony with successful businessman after "This donation is my way of ate of CEACS conceded that the accomplishments of these his light-hearted and friendly teaching for 20 years and with Assembly and the City of Los commemorating not just my establishing an Endowed Chair two men visit the T. George tone, argued in bis address that the assistance of the Rockefeller Angeles in the newly dedicated brother, but a great man," said T. George Silcott Architecture would benefit the school. Silcott Architecture and Design be could never forget Howard, Foundation, co-founded Urban James Silcott. "I think he would and Design Exhibition Gallery "Establishing an Endowed E.-

ELECTIONS from A 1 paign manager have General Election Grievance not received any of Director Dy Brown said he real• Problems With the schedule izes the inconveniences of the event. changes in general cancellations and said the staff Several candidates said elections." is attempting to make up for the there is a bias in how the elec­ Elections This notifica­ lost time. tions guidelines have been tion of change is not "Speak outs were cancelled applied. only important for due to inclement weather," she Candidates are not permit­ the candidates to said. "To make sure candidates ted to contact any member of present their slate, reach all continents that will •· J\,lajority of speak ou ts h ave been Elections staff - only campaign but could also result vote for them, speak outs will be managers are allowed. And can­ canceled in a fine for the can­ held evel)·day this week." didates who speak to Elections didate if they are Both George and staff receive a $25 fine per •· Speak outs have been poorly not present at all Undergraduate Trustee com• occurrence. planned events. petitor Silas Cardwell agree that Others have compali ned Candidates arc thus far, their biggest roadblock that Cunningham doesn't know expected to attend has been the snow. his own guidelines. •· Speak outs have been poorly all Elections spon­ "I don't have a lot of prob­ In an artlice in The Hilltop, JJUhlidzcd sored events. lems due to the circumstances Cunningham spoke about According to the of elections," Cardwell said. Christian Dorsey, a former can­ •· Candidates not given enough elections guide• "How could we have had a didate for HUSA. lines, any candidate speak out with 2 feet of snow advance notice of rescheduled Cunningham said that failing to attend an outside? To do so would put Dorsey was suspended becasue speak outs Elections sponsored some candidates at an advan• bis GPA was below a 2.0 . He event without noti• tage over other candidates." said Dorsey had a number of •· Candidates feel others are given fying the However witl1 the lack of days to get his grades in order. pn>ferential treatment Committee in writ­ communication and organiw• However, acording to clec• ing 72 hours in tion Parker and George said tions guidelines, Dorsey was advance, will be they are confident in the nu Mk)IO never eligable to run and there­ -· Candidates aren't aloud lo talk fined $50 and can­ Elections Committee. fore could not have been sus­ to the Elections Staff didates not attend­ I think overall the elections Elections Chair, Corey Cunningham has upset some of the pended. He was never afforded ing events will be committee has been doing a candidates for student leadership positions. the opportunity to correct his •· Elections staff not familiar with fined $25-for a pretty good job," George said. grades. total of $75. "Although there's always room guidelines Some candidates bave been Although no for improvement, they\·e been needs lo check on the Elections Thus far four concerns reluctant to comment to The candidate has very supportive.• Committee, not the candidate." have been submitted to the Hilltop on the record because •· Perceived nonchalant attitude of reported being "Communication could be Brown strongly suggests Grievance Committee. Brown they fear the Elections staff will the elections chair charged with a fine, improved but the letter that that if any problems the candi­ said all of the problems were treat them unfairly, a number of several candidates Director of Public Relations dates may have were brought to handled within a 48 hour time candidates have told reporters. view the changes in Nell Bradley released let me the attention to the Grievance period. Cunningham said the rea­ Committee in writing. relationship:· scheduling as a know that the Elections soning behind this restriction problem. Committee is making nn effort," bas to do with the influence that Cunningham echoed Parker's comment. "I have things planned but Parker said. candidates can have on final because of sudden changes in Junior marketing major, decisions. However, some can­ "There are some candidates that have business matters, not the schedule, I have to accom­ Brandon Ray said this semes­ didates claim that this rule is modate these changes; ter's speak outs failed to accom­ enforced strictly with some but pertaining to elections, to dis• cuss with staff members," he Undergraduate Trustee candi­ plish their initial goals. ··speak Floods. Hurricanes. Tornadoes. not others. date Justin George said. outs are formal settings that "Some candidates come said. "For example Ja'Ron Smith, (current HUSA financial Cunningham noted that allow candidates to convey the Rescues at sea. International and go [into the elections office] outside factors contribute to the ideas of their campaign to tl1e as they please," said one candi­ advisor and presidential candi· peacekeeping missions. Whenever date H USA) comes into the communication breakdown that student," he said. "Speak outs date who wished to remain exists between Elections have failed to attract outside anonymous. "I can't go to the office with information pertain­ there's a need, the National Guard ing to our budget and other Committee and candidates. He potential voters since events office to find out whether a credits the first to the double were poorly advertised " speak out was cancelled without material that needs to be dis­ and Reserve responds. But only cussed in his capacity as finan­ booking and locking of rooms Candidates Dan Blakemore threat of being fined." cial advisor." scheduled for meetings and the and Faith Wells campaign man• with the unselfish support of Candidate Sean Parker has frequent turnover of staff mem­ ager, Jamal Anderson said also witnessed candidates freely Many candidates also com­ plain about the lack of commu­ bers. ensuring the Elections thousands of employers like you. walking into the Elections office "There were some staff Committee is fair and impartial but he feels the contact policy nication that occurs between the candidates and the members who weren't really to candidates is the responsibil­ THANKS FOR MAKING US YOUR BUSINESS. must be taken into context. doing their job, plus our Public ity of the General Assembly. "I am strongly against can­ Elections Committee. "I feel like the communica­ Relations Director quit in the "It's not the responsibility didates being able to walk into middle of the process so we had of any candidate to police the the office talking about cam­ tion between the Elections Committee and the candidates to find new staff member and Elections Committee," he said. paign material," he said acquaint them to how things "Candidates should be focused "However you need to realize are inadequate," undergraduate trustee Jacques Purvis said. work;· Cunningham said. "We on getting their message out to tbat some candidates will be try our best to call and send out the students of Howard able to talk to the committee "There have been numerous times where myself or my cam• email of any sudden changes University. At this point in time, because of their prior business that may occur." HUSA or tl1e General Assembly February 25, 2003 The Hilltop AS -

fR/cEWATfRHOUsE[roPERS I .-

VOTED•1 IDEAL EMPLOYER BY BUSINESS STUDENTS, UNIVERSUM UNDERGRADUATE STUDY, 2l02

Investors need to be able to trust the information that companies supply to the public. Help us audit that information and we'll help you build a career.

For opportunities and information go to: www.pwcglobal.com/lookhere

Look beyond the numbers.

February 25, 2003 The Hilltop A9 The College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List for Academic Year 2001-2002 I

Luqman M Abdullah Nicole L Cammack Javita D Everhan Nekol E Henderson Jodiann T Ledford Suleika A Myrie Selvey M Russ Kyrnberlee T Towns Dawud Abdur- Alexis L Capili Kcanna C Faircloth Tomas A Henderson Princess H Lee Antonnete M Namai Ashley M Ryles Noelle N Trent Rahkman Silas G Cardwell Danielle M Fannings Triona H Henderson Ashley N Lee Ivan G Navas Billie L Saddler Tiffany A Trice Aaron A Abernathy Kristin J Carothers Sheronda R Farrow Brandon V Henry Nonna N Lee Colin N Nchako Rodlena I Sales Jendayi S Trimble Malisha M Adams Deidra H Carr Fiker E Fassil Angela L Henson Timothy D Lewis Aaron J Nelson Corrine L Salmon David L Trotter Emilia R Adams Erin A Carrier Ingrid R Faulkerson Jimmy A Hernandez Alesha R Lewis Maritza S Nelson Shiva K Sandill Sadie M Tucker Taj CAdams Corletha M Carry Raven S Featherstone Agen J Herring Chequan A Lewis Kaye-Anne L Newton Onira T Satterwhite Akilah K Tucker Angela Y Addo Katanya R Carson Brandon J Felder Ashantice K Higgins Garnetta E Lewis Vata S Nganda Alicia K Savage Andrew G Tucker Mosunmola O Adebayo Jolie S Carter Tonesia R Fenton Brandon A Hill George B Lewis Amy Nguy Juliette B Scantlebury Calvin Turner Kehinde A Adesola Alicia A Casey Jeanelle L Ferri! JaMelle R Hill Joy D Lewis Monique S Nichols Tiffany R Scott Terri L Turner George Adu Marcus D Casey Sheree L Fitzgerald Jeri D Hilt Djingc M Lindsay Nwamaka Nkele Shea L Scott Tiffany C Turner Kimberly A Affat Quiana L Cash Colin A Flaveny Aziza C Hines Angela R Lipscomb Lecanct L Noble Ryan M Seafonh John A Turner III Keysha D Ahmad Halima A Cassells Natasha X Fleming Brandon W Hogan Krystal A Little Sherise C Noel Fareeda J Shabazz Cameron N Tyler Fofie S Akoto Brian S Chamberlayne Geneva A Flemons Alexis V Holloway Arabella F Littlepage Jettie Z Norfleet Qadriyyah Shamsid- Tiega N Varlack Nykkol Aldridge Chisula N Chambers- Danielle· N Flournoy Eric M Holmes Adana A Llanos Tiffany C Norwood Deen Christopher J Misaganaw A Alemu Harris Tamika L Fluker Ashley Honore Karla E Lockard Melanie N Nowell Jeremaih Shannon Varugh~se Carla-Maria A Stevland P Charles Devyn C Forner Jonathan M Houston Lakishia Lockhart Uchechukwu 0 Izola T Shaw Lisa M Wade Alexander David E Check Natasha N Fontaine Kristen M Howard Jai S Long Nwamara Crystal D Shelby Sbomari B Wade Enobong H Alexander Nicole S Cheek Tar;n K Fonune Aisha K Hubbard Valline M Loten Sarina C Oden Deirdre D Shelton Tryphena M Wade Reginald A Alexander Ogechi M Chieke Crystal M Foster Renee A Huggins Melody R Loms Tierra M Odom Martine N Shorter Malaika A Wainwright April D Allen Harmonie G Clark Darlene G Foster Finie K Hunter Marcel A Luten Marianna B Ofosu Dionandrea F Shons Jonelle D Waldrop! Deenah G Allen Tiffany S Clark Latrice R Foster Unique I Hunter Jessica R MacAuley Malika S Oglesby Rohiatou Siby LaToia D Walker Nyahale A Allie Andrea Clarke Kenny M Foumillier Brianne S Hunter Parrish Mackey Ngozi C Okeke Marianne K Simon Naima C Wallace Aurellia C Anderson Pamela Clarke Derrick A Fox Kha ya L Hyman Jasmine M Maddox Patricia O Okolie Michael E Simontacchi- Cherie D Warner Crystal L Anderson Daviece N Clement Donovan B Fox Ronald L Hysten Jr Jennifer L Maddox Onyeka Okonkwo Gbo Gary A Warner Donovan A Anderson Gerard M Clodomir Talia U Fox Delores I Ibetoh Cindy M Madkins Ganiyat O Oladapo Errin E Simpkins Dionne J Warren Marinda T Anderson Kam1en A Cockerham Ruth D Francis Pauline ldogho Sharyea J Mahan Ngozi M Omenka Simona M Simpson Sterling A Washington Rachel Andre Jaclyn A Cole Tracy A Francis Ngoma E Iroabuchi Xaverie N Mahop Oge C Onwudiwe Lance LSims Alistair Watkins Benjamin Anin- Chandra L Coleman Jessica W Franklin Centrina J Jackson Canute A Malcolm Andrew Othieno Tiffany Sims Andrea C Watkins Mensah Maya A Colemon Pamela L Franklm Evandra R Jackson Mary K Maneno Jessica J Owens Michael B Simzak Raymond L Watson Folami B Ankoanda Nnyekaa' T Collins Rochelle Frankling. Michael A Jackson Kavita P Manohar- Robtel N Pailey Jervonne F Singletary Roxanne S Weir Thomps Patrice G Commodore Erica D Franks Ticaria L Jackson Maharaj Danielle R Palmer Mia P Sizer April S Wells Adamma Y Anumba Krystal T Cook Vanesba S Frazier Zakiya T Jackson Jennifer E Martin Christina Pardo Ancy Skariah Shanelle C Wells Kanna M Ardrey Simone C Cook Crystal L Frierson Precious L Jackson Lesina M Martin Sherine A Patterson Aurelia Skipwith Kenny D Wesley Edward L Artis III Brittney C Cooper Mckenzie A Frye Tiffany L Jackson Michele L Martin Darryl A Payton Jocelyn D Slaughter Derrick P White Aaron V Ashe Christopher S Cooper Tiffany C Gainer Keston L Jacob Julisara P Mathew David F Peavy Chanelle L Small Mercedes N White Amanda S Ashley Niyah Corbett Louisa C Gaiter Rochelle V Jacobs Eryn A Mathewson Maya R S Perkins Aaliyah D Smalls Terra N White KirosAAuld Alisha M Cowan-Vieira Nicholas R Gant Brandi N James Akida G Matthews Kevin S Persaud Dedree S Sman Jamall C White Katrina E Badger Tamara R Cowie Nicole S Gant Martine A Jean Darrell L Maxwell Alexis A Peskine Cordia A Smart Alana N Whittaker Bellowney P Bailey Cerwin P Cox Mariel A Garcia Kendall D Jefferson Jacqueline T Mayes Zina V Peters Anya KSmith David W Whitted Janyn K Baird Dana E Crawford Joseph L Gaston Craig H Jelks Kwame S Mbalia Allina T Phaire Brande' N Smith Alexis E Williams Gianna V Baker Tonika R Creavalle Kasim I George Joanna L Jenkins Gaelle O Mbeyadoba Paul A Phifer Casselle A Smith Pollyanna S Williams Amira M Baker Tonya C Creavalle Solaide T George Rachael D Jennings Madra D McAdoo Melanie NP1lgrim Kemani R Smith Janelle A Williams Sandra N Barrett Kristin J Creo Iman A Gibbons Kimberly Jerrugan Troy W \1cArthur Keisha M Pinnock Ariel L Smith Jenelle R Williams Paul L Barrow Lauren Crisler Tepper M Gill Toiya M Jimerson Krista Z McBayne Moulton Brasilia D Smith J½'stal S Williams Tiffany S Barton Tricia C Crosby Fonta J Gilliam Eleisha P John Jo Von M McCalester La'Nail R Plummer Darius M Smith LaTodra M Williams Shannon N Baylor Rashele P Cross Ebony L Glenn Brandon M Johnson Vetisha L McClair Chrisna Pompilus India N Smith Lauren R Williams Raneika S Bean Arielle L Crowell Natalie S Godbee Britt C Johnson Lakeisha M Mcclary Ka yon L Porter Lenise W Smith Mark A Williams Kristen R Bedoya Tiffany M Cunningham Mia LGoins Jame' C Johnson Stacey Ann K Shirron L Posey Vallyn L Smith Sheneika C Williams Jennifer B Benetato Sabrina J Curtis Ronald P Goodlett Sonia D Johnson McDonald David R Powell Tsione Solomon April J Wilson Chyrisse A Betz Tekeia M Daniels Angel E Gore Tiffany D Johnson Kenyan R McDuffie Leonie M Prao Jameel R Sparrow Shala D Wilson Kenneth M Bhan Linda M Daniels Marisol M Gouveia Crystal L Johnson Jessica E McGhee David S Pulley Alexis S Speight Tanya K Wilson Pardeep Bhandari Dwann C Davenport Valencio B Graham Ebonee J Johnson Tra\'ette M Mc\/an Jacques R Purvis Angelina A Spicer Felicia A Winborne Seth K Blackbum Tiffany Davenpon Michelle A Grainger Rashauna R Johnson Maya D Mcpherson Nikia M Quigley Linda L Spruill Michael C Winfield Stanley L Blackwell Ndumiso P Davidson Cristal S Grant Tanusha Johnson Renee M Mcpherson · Kendra Quinn-Ward Massah M Squire Kamillah N Wood Mary E Blair Olamide A Davies Krystal K Grant Natalie D Jolivet Nicole E Mebane Zarinah M Raheem Nesibneh A St Hill Kristinza R Woodard Kandyce L Blakely Dekerry D Davis Tamara S Graves Carlesa L Jones Jessica J Mercer Sulman J Rahmat Kisha I Steele Brian K Woodard Daniel A Blakemore Camisha M Davis Angela D Gray Deanna R Jones Kareem J Merrick Shweta Ramsahai Kerri-Anne M Steer Lisa M Wooden James E Blanton Chinere L Davis Lynval G Gray Melva L Jones Justin D Metzner Krista M Rauceo Sharla T Stevens Ashanti W Woods Varun Boodram KylaMDay Gregory T Grays- Tanisha L Jones Kia.rra A Miles Jason L Ravin Brea Stevenson Brian C Woodward ' Robert L Boone Lana M De Souza Thomas Tracie L Jones Tabitha A Miller Counney W Redman Counney S Steward Dwayne A Wright Shyla A Bostick Regan Deonanan Wynne! D Green Candace N Jones Ano M Miller Jenese R Reid Kasha Stewart Kahsha D Wright Nikia A Boston Jenee Desmond-Harris Daphney Guillaume Chelsea R Jones Sara A Mills Victoria M Reyes Qyana M Stewan Shaessa L Wright Lesley-Anne D Boxill Jevettra D Devlin Hazel S Gumbs Chervonti J Jones Ja'Nae J\ Milton Charles A Reynolds Cecily A Stewan Columbus Wynn Samika N Boyd Kadidja M Diallo Charles E Gunter Dajuana E Jones Nikoa L Milton LaKesha R Rhodes Michael Stewart Mahogany M Yancey Simone A Braithwaite Melissa J Dillette Keyteshia P Guy Marlette E Jones Tiffany L Mmor James Richard Michelle R Stovall Evita L Young Nicole T Branch Corinne A Dixon Desni Ann N Hackett Tamra N Jordan Nadia M Mirza Julie A Richards Karl T Straub Roland W Young LaToya Z Branch Lattes M Dominick- Cynthia A Hadley Kendis M Joseph Jonathan I Mitchell James R Richardson Trisha M Stupan Jennifer M Young Alesha M Brandon Dennis A Doster Heather S Hairston Rhys A Joseph Robert D Mitchell Vincent B Richardson Dorothy K Suebang Madelina M Young Angelle A Brebnor Jennifer C Douglas Debra THall Jessy Joykutty Tariq R MIX Counney S Richardson Rabiah L Susberry Santa M Young ll William C Brickers Christopher A Downes Theresa G Hall Jacqlyn A Joyner Tiffany D Moffett Jonathan A Richardson Honora I Swain Candice M Bridge Jason G Downs Brittany E Hamelers Aminata C Jutte Jennaun M Moore Demitri Richmond Aq1.11y.i K Sylvester Nicole-Ann T Danielle R Doyle Sarah Hamid Apolo K Kaggwa Shem1ayne J Moore Jonathan D Riddix Colin C Syphax Bromfield Krystal L Drake Safiya A Hamil Udodirim O Kaja Tashina Y Moore Ryan W Ridley Shane' A Tate Stacia N Bronston Mcghan D Drayton Clive D Hanson Maria A Kane Candace S Moorehead Melissa T Rieta Mona A Taylor Nisha N Brooks Phillip C Duffy Erica D Harper Brian H Kasoro Jason A Morancie Allana N Roach Venus B Taylor Brandon O Brown Michelle M Duguid Johnnjalyn S Harper Sekinat T Kassim Ayisha A Morgan-Lee Annique S Robens Lidia T Tekle Fatimah S Brown Shelley M Dnnn Baye C Harrell Kristen N Kenan Nicholas I Morris Jacquetta T Robens Monica D Tempro Jasmine M Brown Danielle M Durham Darcy N Harris Aisha N Kendall Kasey Y Morrison Lakesha Robinson Ashleigh R Terrell Melissa V Brown Ashley S Edwards Keith W Harris Yolonda V Kerney Maya M Morton Preston J Robinson Semhar Z Tewelde Satara A Brown Jimmy K Edwards Kristin R Harris Shane M Khan Candice I Mosby Mark A Robinson Kristin M Thelemaque Atyia M Brown Ugochukwu O Egolum Mark E Harris Kawana T King Courtney R Mosby Stephen E Robinson Jamilla N Thomas Avione A Brown Harold J Eichelberger Alice L Harris Kimberly N King Gyasi E \1oscou- •\ liya S Rocker Sasha A Thomas Danielle N Brown Erin M Elhott Cenobia Harris Colette Kirk Jackson lfe Rodney Tamara Thomas Nadia E Brown Jessica L Ellis Lasana T Harris Karmen T Kizzie Nicole A Moss Natasha A Rodney Doria E Thomas Nicole S Bro,,11-Sharpe Raven I Elosiebo Rabiah L Harris Tylon D Kondowe Claudia C Mouamba Erika T Rollins-Tappin Tiffani L Thomas Alma C Bryan Lakiya C Emerson Elizabeth Harrison Alicia R LaChapelle Nichole J Mounsey Darlene J Romious Kerel V Thompson Sheena R Bryant Akunna E Enwereuzor Laprecious L Harrold Meredith K Lane Kadia Y Mullmgs Lesley-Ann Roper Ke1shia M Thorpe Tracy L Burns Sylvia M Esset Shayla L Hart Patricia E Lane William Murphy Sheteka K Ross Nicole A Thorpe Danielle S Bynum Alicia M Evans Summer V Harvey Yzette A Lanier Victoria J Murray Tamare'al N Ross Brian Tinsley Dana B Caffee-Glenn Daphne D Evans- Pilar B Harvey Stephanie M Larsosa Endea N Murry Marybeth R Rowan Stephanie J Tisdale Brandi N Cage Mckenzie Jonathan D Hatchell Kerrie S Lashley Irene W Mutaku Dara TRoyer Kia M Tollett Whitney N Caldwell Angela R Everett Melanie M Henderson Stanton M Lawyer DonD Myles Arlethia E Royster Porshia M Tomlin

In your honor for making the Dean's List, we invite you to a Convocation and Reception on Thursday, February 27, 2003, 6 p.m. Co llege of Medicine Auditorium, Room 3019

Speaker: The Honorable David Dinkins, Former Mayor of New York City

Congratulations on an Exemplary Academic Performance!!! 4 Tlhe HHitop · P. Tuesday, Feb;uary 25, 2003 ·....__r _., -1r ~

Jozen's Jargon

PHOTO COURTESY OF CNN.COM PHOTO COURTESY Of ONOANET,OC>M

Eminem Very few were surprised at Eminem's Grammy win for "The Emlnem Show" Puerto-Rican tlmbales master a nd ba ndleade r Tito Puente was one of sever­ Knows for Ra p Album of the Year. al recipients of the 2003 Grammy Lifetime Ac hievement Award. The Roots Gram1nys Back·in New York By Jozen Cummings Life and Style Editor In what could be my most Norah Jones Takes Home 8 of Her Own vain attempt ever, I will fly to eradicate the issue of Eminem's "whitewashing" of hip-hop. Though there are The 45th Annual Grammy Awards S oundtr a c k . • many angles that can be used, came back to New York City for the first Nelly and Kelly I chose one: time in five years on Sunday. Rowland were also Eminem's perfonnanoe of 'rhe night was filled with all the recognized fo r Best his hit single "Lose Yourself," glamour and gliti one can expect from with hip-hop band, The Roots. R&B/ Rap Collaboration fo r their smash Sinoe the appearance such a star-studded occasion. While bjt "Dilemm a." The two later performed of the two hip-hop Goliaths at there was no host for the show, actor on stage together, and Nelly also per­ the 45th Annual Grammy Dustin Hoffman kicked off the cere­ formed his Grammy nominated "Hot in Awards, fans have accused TI1e monies by introducing an acoustic all­ Herre." Roots of selling out, and An1erican type of performance from Maya Angelou was able to add yet charged Eminem with pinlp­ Simon and Garfunkel. The duo sang a another Grammy to her collection after ing them for his own benefit. dty version of their 1.96o's hit "The winning in the category of Best Spoken And while there are probably a Sounds of Silence." Word Album for her album "A Song nwnber of other reasons why In other performances, very few Flung up to Heaven." fans are upset, these two are surprises were offered. No Doubt mixed Outkast and Killer Mike won for the primary ones. their show up with "Hella Good" and As a long time fan of their collaboration on "The Whole both1:minero and The Roots, I "Underneath it All." They followed up World," in the category of Best Rap don't see the need to get upset their performance witl1 a Best Pop Duo Perfonnance by a Duo or Group. A nod at either one of them. What I or Group with Vocal Grammy nod for for rap artist of tl1e year was also given to saw this past Sunday nigllt was their smash hit "Hey Baby" featuring Eminem whose competition was two popular hip-hop artists reggae artist Bounty Killer. Mystikal, Ludacris and Petey Pablo. The join forces to make a good The New York Philharmonic rap artist of the year was also the only pieoe even better. Orchestra gave the audience a change of hip-hop nod that was televised. The rest But some people pace witl1 their cut-down-for-TV rendi­ were given off air. PHOTO COURTESY OF MUSICAI.IVE.OOM chose not to lose themselves in tion of Leonard Bernstein's "West Side WWW Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove and that opportunity. Story." Alternative rock artist Coldplay Instead, they wanted Norah Jones' piano magic worked to her advantage at the 45th Annual Michael Brecker also received Grammy to take away 1be Roots' under­ joined the orchestra after for a grand Grammy Awards. The singer/pianist walked awa y with an a ward for a ll of her credit for Best Jazz Instrumental Album ground pass, and go back to remix of "Politics," from Coldplay's nominations. for their "Directions in Music" project, lyrics they spoke years ago to album "A Rush of Blood to the Head." which was a dedication album to jaiz leg­ show the contradiction in their Norah Jones was the surprise of the ends John Coltrane and Miles Davis. actions at the Grammy's. Even night, winning every award she was New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album and Raphael Saadjq, Erykal1 · Badu and The late Tito Puente was recognized fans on okayplayer.com, The nominated for. The 23-year-old jaiz/pop Album of the Year ("Corne Away with Common took awards fo r Best R&B Song by Latin sensation Marc Anthony for the Roots' main website, have sensation took home awards for Record Me"). Her single "Don't Know Why" also for their work on "Love of my Life (An 2003 Grammy Lifetime Achievement flooded the message boards to of the Year ("Don't Know Why"), Best received some production awards. · Ode to Hip-hop)" from the "Brown Sugar Award. express their disgust. As for Eminem, once again the white rapper is accused of exploiting our black people for his own benefit. Instead of some people hear­ ing what was arguably the best performanoe of the nigllt, they saw a pale-faoed rapperwho in crossing the color line, had stepped out of his place. The perfonnance alone was hip-hop performed at an almost unreachable level. That was all. Those who wanted to call The Roots sellouts have obvi­ ously been oblivious to the group's success since their 1999 album "'rhings Fall Apart," which won them a Grammy and pushed them to MIV status. They didn't need Eminem's help to be popular; they were already endorsing Coca-Cola products long before he eame along. PHOTOS COUR1'E$Y OF W.\IW,ROCKNROI.L.-NET ANO W\Wl,CONCERnlVEWIRE,COM And Eminem hasn't committed a crime in choosing The d uet of R&B singe r Kelly Rowland and rapper Nelly came away with a Grammy award for Bes t Rap/S ung Collaboration for their song "DIiemma." The The Roots as his backup group. two also performed at the ceremony. If anything he was showing his taste for good hip-hop. Right, poet legend Maya Look at the perform­ Angelou Impacted the ance like a piano. Grammy committee once The piano has 88 keys. again this year. She took Some are black, some are home the Gra mmy for white. Pushing a combination Best Spoken Word of white keys is llland. Pushing Album. Left, S ka-rock a combination of black keys group No Doubt decided makes no sense. In order to to go wi.t h a new' s ound make music you need to play a on their latest album combination of black and "Rocks teady." Their first white keys. A Jot of people failed to understand this con­ s ingle "Hey Baby," was oept, which is why they're still tinged with the Reggae mad at a white man and the sounds of Bounty KIiier black band performing togeth­ and helped propel them er. to a Grammy award for Best Pop Duo or Group

PHOTO COURTESY OF WWWJIOMEPAGES.INOIANA.EOU Song with Vocal.

' LIFE \flE Images of AfricanLifestyle HU Students Ask Tries to Break Stereotypes I ''What's Good?'' By Je nnifer L. Williams 'Driven' on VH1 in six years," By Kenrya Malikh Africa, or what they called the Hilltop Staff Writer Brandon jokingly added. Rankin "Dark Continent." Some of Moreover, the duo was Contributing Writer these images reveled in the Ladies and gentlemen, motivated by both positive ceremonial aspects of the cul­ the duo that brought you the and negative feedback they Focus. Defined by the ture, and showcased head­ "Whut'z Really Good!?' mix received from their first mix American Heritage dresses and rituals, as in tape have returned yet again tape. Dictionary as "the distinct­ Eliot Elisofon's "Mbop with renewed vigor, and a "We heard a lot of good ness or clarity of an image or Mabiinc maMbeky, king of brand new project, properly and bad things, and we took a situation." the Kuba, Belgian Congo." titled "Wuzreallygood? Vol lot of that with us when we Focus. The first word Others created stereotypes #2." were completing this mix that comes to mind when vis­ that still persist. With the latest effort tape," Brandon stated. itors enter the Smithsonian's "Why aren't they wearing Malik 16 (Malik Shariff, a Inspirationally, the duo lis­ National Museum of African shoes?" asked Charles junior radio-television-film tened to everything from 50 Art's new exhibit, "In and Medearis, a junior music major) and H.E.A.T. Cent to John Early in order to Out of Focus: Images from major from Austin, Texas, (Brandon Carter, a junior prepare for the recording Central Africa, 1885-1960." who visited the exhibit. "It's marketing majM), who are phase of the album, which in At first glance, the pic­ like they are trying to say that now officially known as turn helped the group's cre­ ture commands both atten­ they are uncivilized, because Bassline, have produced yet ative stimulation. tion and confusion. Several we think of wearing shoes as another lyrical treat. Truth Following elements of seconds go by before the a sign of civilization." be told, the cocky title cor­ their previous project, image becomes clear. Then, Medearis made the analo­ roborates much truth. Bassline continues to use rec­ all at once, it's magnificent - gy that showing these images Both Malik 16 and ognizable, well-known beats a floor-to-ceiling, nearly is the equivalent of saying H.E.A.T went through a lot in to rap over, like Baby and the wall-to-wall fabric screen of that a country has no technol­ order to complete their new Clipse's "What Happened to a black and white photo­ PHOTO COURTESY OF SMITHSONWHX)M ogy today. project. • Just like the previ­ That Boy?" and Tupac's graph. To the left, three One example of negative ous mix tape, we spent "Thugz Mansion." young women garbed in what This photo of a mother and child Is Just one of the many labeling is "Prisoners at work, numerous long, hard hours in However, Malik 16 and looks to be simple, white pictures exhibited In the Smithsonian's exhibit, In and Out Belgian Congo," by Emile the studio," Malik states. H.E.A.T decidedly flip the wedding gowns. To the right, of Focus: Images from Central Africa, 1885-1960. Gorlia. The photo features Adds H.E.A.T., "We spent script, using mellow, soulful a black man, poised over his two black men roped together nights at the studio, making R&B tracks as well, like camera, studying the scene by the necks, shoeless, walk­ sure ,ve got everything just Ginuwine's "Tell Me," and before him. Due to the many pictures European and American pho­ ing with enormous gourds on right." Angie Stone's "Wish I Didn't Then, just as quickly as it taken in the Central African tographers have created and their shoulders, while a black In terms of inspirations Miss You." can be absorbed, the light Republic, the Republic of perpetuated ideas and stereo­ man with a rifle stands guard. and motivations for the ·we wanted to try some­ changes and the focus shifts. Congo, the Democratic types about the people of this This portrays the men as album, the fundamental goal thing a bit different and Now there are three different Republic of Congo, Rwanda region. brute criminals, no better continues to be that of expo­ experiment with beats that girls. Entitled, "Three and Angola, many associate than animals of burden. sure. "Ultimately, we want to one wouldn't expect to hear Woman, Katanga, Belgian Africa with bare feet, loin­ Out of Focus Often, these images were get our mLx tape out, so when on a rap mix tape, a little Congo," by Leopold Gabriel, cloths and dilapidated huts. Most photographers of taken with the intent to we drop our next album, we'll something we like to call their gazes tell that though That is precisely the theme of the time carefully planned stereotype. These photos, have a bigger following," 'neo-gangsta,'" Malik said. their lives have been short, this exhibition, as it examines scenes that typified their Malik said. they have been hard. how photos taken by notions of an exotic or savage See PHOTO page B5 "We want to be on See GOOD page B5 Philadelphia's Freeway: Attempting to Pave the Way

By Nina C. Dennis Contributing Writer

Freeway doesn't want to do more interviews. Thirty minutes after nine p.m., the Philadelphia rhyme slinger jumps off the stage at the Paradox club in Baltimore, and snakes through the smoky crowd headed straight for the dot•ble doors. Patrons are shifting out of his way, but he's not as aggres­ sive as he looks in videos. The wild soowl usually ooating his face is missing, replaced by easy geniality. He has a young face, like someone you might know from way back, on your grand­ ma's block. In the midst of oonfusion and noise, he's keeping oool. His Roe-A-Fella Records' young protege, Freeway, releases his managers and fans have enough debut album 'Philadelphia Freeway' today. energy: They're fluttering around him like flies, controlling the boundaries of the location, the latter snapping pictures. "We're definitely shooting "Burnin' Up" remix hit the air­ Even lurking amongst the the video for that track soon; waves. crowd are a couple of those says Freeway. Even before audiences got to spewingjealous half-phrases like Currently on heavy radio purchase an albwn, he was a fix­ "Just wait till I get my shine... " rotation is the cut "What We Do" ture in Philadelphia's rap scene. It's the typical club scene, featuring ROC-A-Fella Records Freeway has even been nominat­ and obviously, Young Free­ cohorts, Jay-Zand Beanie Sigel. ed in the upooming Philly Hip weezy (as he sometimes is F'll"St introduced to the hip­ Hop Awards in two categories called) has larger concerns. hop crowd back in 2000 on Jay­ including Song of the Year for Among them, feeding his family Z's, "1-900-Hustler," it was the three separate songs, and also and finally dropping his album. 24-year-old's passionate energy for Male Artist of the year. As well he should After numer­ and delivery style that demand­ The young rap artist post­ ous delays, his debut album ed full attention. His opening pones his departure to make "Philadelphia Freeway" hits line, "First Things first / watch time for one more round ofques­ stores today. what you say out ya mouth / tioning. Freeway is entertaining His rhythmic staccato, when you tall

B2 The Hilltop February 25, 2003 MEAC Howard Badminton: The Smashing Storm

By Sean Jackman set tliriUer for the mixed dou­ senior men from last year, Hilltop Staff Writer bles championship. Alexander Adcmola Ogunseye, we still Scores and Byles also won the men's won the tournament. It was As the falling snow raged doubles. really good to see our rookies on in DC, the Howard "Living so far off campus do as well as they did." Men's Basketball University Badminton Club has hindered my ability to ln the consolation events, stormed to yet another emphat~ attend practices as often as I Ahmed and McCartney defeat­ ic victory in the 2003 North would like. I definitely was not ed Gaither and Beteta to take Hampton ( 15-8, 11-3) 83 East Collegiate Regional playing at the high standards I home the mixed doubles conso­ Florida A&M (12-11. 7-7) Championship Tournament set for myself. Hopefully, I'll lation title while Tim Williams 80 held at Swarthmore PA on feel better for the National won the men's singles consola­ Sunday. Open. My matches were the tion title. S. Carolina St. (14-9, 12- Because of the cancellation same time as the other females The ovenvhelming domi­ of the DC Open Tournament, so I did not see them play, but nance of the Howard team was 2) 90 this event wa~ the first oppor­ the guys were excellent," Nguy reflected in the final scores: Howard (10-14. 8-7) 81 tunity for the club to show its said. "With some improvement Howard-68, Swarthmore- dominance over the ranks of they will all be challenging for 29.5, Haverford College-15.5, Delaware St. ( 12-11, I 0- college students in the region. the main title and not the con­ Albright College-6, Drexel 5) 69 The HU club can fortunate­ solation title. We need to University-5 and Bryn ly boast of two tiers of players. recruit more femalos into the Athen-2.5. Coppin St. (9-15, 9-6) 65 The first tier hails from various With hard work and dedication, The Howard University team though." Howard hopes to continue national training centers: Amy Badminton team received a number of awards. In the most exciting match the 1>inning streak when host­ Norfolk St. ( I 1-12, 8-6) Nguy from The US National for the day, Alexander played ing the National Capital Open­ 61 Training Center, Arthur Andrew from Swarthmore in the most prestigious tourna­ Alexander from the the men's singles champi­ ment in the history of the sport Bethune Cookman (6-17, Tim Williams and Sean schools to fight over, winning Trinidadian Training Center, onship match. Other matches in this country, March 21 to 23, Jackman. four of the five events in the 5-9) 48 and Shackerah Cupidon and were paused as onlookers gath­ which will feature some of the The competition offers main draw. Pavel Byles from the Jamaican ered around a brilliant display best badminton players in the those who lose their first match Cupidon and Nguy took 1st MD Eastern Shore (4-20, Training Center. of athleticism. When the elec­ Western hemisphere. a 2nd chance at a medal in what and 2nd in women's singles. The second tier is com­ trifying three-setter was over, As Byles said, "It was a 4-11)91 is termed the "consolation" These two then teamed up to posed of students who have Andrew had taken first honors, good competition and I had N. Carolina A&T (0-22. round. The entire team con­ win the women's doubles event. learned to play and compete the only championship title not fun. I played well but I'm capa­ 0-14) 79 tributed to the overwhelming Nguy increased her medal here at Howard, including claimed by Howard. ble of better. I'm looking for­ and fantastic victory. In fact, count by one when she teamed Gareth McCartney, Miriam Alexander later lamented, ward to the National Capital the Howard players did not with Alexander to defeat Ahmed, Wendell Khunjar, "This year Howard had a good Open." Women's Basketball leave much for the other Cupidon and Byles in a three- Angela Gaither, Danny Beteta, team. Despite losing one of our Hampton (17-7, 13-0) 69 Florida A&M ( 12-11, 8-5) 59 Bison Does the Hula: Marques Ogden Howard ( I 0-14, 8-5) 81 S. Carolina St. (8-15, 4-8) 75 Lines Up in Malli, Hawaii Delaware St. (15-9, 12-2) 84 By Melanie M. Clarke "surprised." gown would put Ogden in the Coppin St ( 8-16. 5-9) 56 Hilltop Staff Writer Last month, in an effort company of Darrell Green, to step up his game and con­ Emmett Smith and Eddie Marques Ogden played centrate on his NFL prepara­ George who al\ entered the Bethune Cookman ( 12- right tackle in the Hula Bowl tion, Ogden \\~thdrcw from NFL without degrees then 12, 7-6) 61 on Saturday, February 1st in classes. The travel and work­ returned for them, even dur­ Norfolk St (7-16, 5-8) 59 Maui, Hawaii. Ogden played out schedule required for ing very successful careers in on the Kai (Ocean) team, scouting opportunities such the NFL. which was ahead when he left as the NFL combine in The young Ogden also N. Carolina A&T (6-17. the game late in the third Indianapolis and Pro Day weighed this, as he does 5-9) 63 quarter, but would eventually takes away from attendance many decisions, with his MD Eastern Shore (9-15, fall to the Ania (Land) team. and study time. brother Jonathan, offensive 6-9) 57 Ogden was on the roster Ogden's father, a former grid­ tackle for the Baltimore as of .Jan. 29, but it was a last iron Bison and graduate of Ravens. The All-Pro player minute call to his agent that Howard University, was not often provides advice for his confirmed he would be in the initially in fa\'Or of his son's younger brother from work­ lineup. Even his coaches and withdrawal. After discus­ out tips to intangibles that fellow players weren't aware sions, he agreed it was better bring success on the higher of his final status until just for his youngest son to focus level. To write days before the game. on his priorities one at a time The young Ogden admits "He called me on his way than to risk his honor roll he has benefited from the to the airport," said offensive GPA or chances at a profes­ elder Ogden's guidance and for Sports line coach Fred Dean, who sional career. professional experience. has been with Ogden for all "I didn't want Marques flLE PHOTO "My brother [is] more of a attend the five of his seasons at Howard. placed in a position that he support group. My brother is "He said, 'Coach, I'm going to Marques Ogden played right tackle In the Hula Bowl on was under a great deal of kind of laid back, he doesn't the Hula Bowl, I'll call you Saturday, February 1st In Maul, Hawaii. stress... and really not able to like to do a whole lot," Ogden Budget when I get back.'" concentrate," his father said, "When it comes to me, Ogden's coaches were Shirell Ogden said, "One of he's more of an advisor." confident in his talent and scouts, especially against a Black College All-American the things he has promised "Marques has potential. Meeting ... work ethic, knowing what a top prospect from Florida and Offensive Line MVP for me is 'Dad, I promise you I He has all the tools to play at student of the game he is. State. Howard this season about am going to get my degree'." the next level," Petty said, "I "Marques is always "Going against him, I was which he was "ecstatic" and The delayed cap and wish the best for him." Tuesday watching films and asking able to showcase my talent," questions. He prepared him­ Ogden said, "and that's how I self very well," said Dean, really got noticed after that." P. Level o "He's played well against top competition on this level." Ogden had his best sea­ Head coach Ray Petty saw son at Howard this year West Plaza Ogden's performance and despite making a change commented; "I thought he from tackle to center mid­ played well against the season, starting against Towers@ Division I-A players and guys FAMU with just one day of from other conferences." practice. The coaching staff Ogden was on the com­ mado! the change because of 7 p.m. mittee for the Hula Bowl, but several injuries on the team. let it go when he thought he Not only did it allow the line was going to the East-West to gel, it pushed the entire game. When that fell team to a higher level. through, he was empty-hand­ "He led us to one of the ed until his agent contacted biggest victories in school the Hula Bowl front office to history, said Petty, "He was accept the initial invitation offensive player of the week." and, with a phone call and "He had never played SEE YOU fax, he was back on the ros­ center in his life. For him to ter. go into that game and play "I was hoping to get into a the way he played was incred­ THERE!!! Bowl game with some people ible. He's the ultimate team who were ranked," said player to make that sacrifice," Ogden, "and just prove to said Dean, adding, "Marcus is people that I could play with going to get an opportunity. the best." You'll be seeing Marques on At the Hula Bowl, he was Sunday." able to drill in front of the Ogden was selected SBN

February 25, 2003 The Hilltop B3 Howard University Eye of the Tiger Announces MEAC COLUMN for Nike that had him say that if he did not approve of Nike's equipment he did not All-Academic Awards By Keith Sneed have to use it. Quite natural­ Contributing Writer ly, those "haters" in the golf world will always come up Howard Unive11-ity is proud Per·kins, women's track and The faces of professional with something to say about to rumouncethat 95 student ath­ field, 3.70 in Nmsing: Leonie golf have slowly turned from a minority when he is serving letes have been sclectt'i>tling, 3.6o in Pre­ He was a self-proclaimed "This being the sixties, and started playing," says Ogden, "My it was a perfect fit. in Political Science; Trawtte Physical Thempy; Torrence "mama's boy" who attended an kind of the 'black power' em, I high school team was at a level far At Lafayette, he became McNair, women's softball, 3.So Rcginlad, wwstling, 3.90 in all-male high school in upstate wanted to go to a black col­ above Howard, so I was a little Managing Director of the in Psychology; Krissy Posey. Marketing; Ephraim Walker, New York. lege," Ogden said. disillusioned." Investment Division. women's softball, 3-68 in Public wrestling, 3.60 m Busmcss •1 went to the "ery first mag­ He considered Hampton as well At Howard, he enjoyed just •A couple of years ago, I got Rdations: Shclhv Smith, Adnunistn1hon, \dctola net high school in all of New York as Morris Brown, but chose one winning season where the bored and started getting back ,,omen's softball, 3.35 in Adt•Mxlu. men's tmck and fidd, State. We were sort of a 'guinea Howard University because, in team was victorious in se\'en of into doing a little financial coun­ Marketing: Andrea Watkins, 3.13 in Computer &ience; 'Iroy pig,'" says Ogden, "I believe my 1967, it was academically the eleven games. Titrough it all, he seling for some of the women's softball, 3.87 in Mc..\rthur, men·s track and field, graduating class had eleven number one historically black col­ never once considered changing players," Ogden said. Mathematics; Monique Carutl,, 3.82 in Physical Education: blacks in the ent!re graduating lege in the United States. schools. The portfolio of his company women·s soe<:er, 3.87 in Ph~osical Tariq Mix, men's tmck and field, class." He came to Howard on an "Football was just kind of a includes about two hundred mil­ Therapy: Sakira Cook. women's 3-40 in Art Design: Michael He played defensive tackle academic scholarship as a mar­ small part of the whole equation lion under management by pri­ soccer, 3.22 in International Sampson. men's track and field, for his high school football team, keting major and economics and getting an education was the vate wealthy individuals mo,~ng Businl'Sss; Tiffany Day, women ·s 3.25 in Marketing; Charles whose offensive and defensive minor. major part and I never had any from stocks to bonds. soccer, 3.88 in Business Settles, men's track and field, lines were larger than the Buffalo His first thought when he complaints about that; Ogden Ogden admits he would like to sec Management: Meghan Dm)1on. 3.25 in Physical Therapy: women'ssocc,:r,3.46inBiol(®; Bills, and Ogden fit right in tower­ anived on Howard's campus and said. more minorities and women in Ni<'holas Wright, men's track ,Jocel:,11 Fisher. \\OlllPn's soccer. ing over 6 feet 3 and 350 pounds. saw all the beautiful ladies was, He was a member of the first the field of finance. He recalls a anti field, 3.20 In BttSilll'>S, ~- 10 in Bioloro: Stephanie Dwa}nc Pago11. men's tennis, His team had lost only five games "V,'hcre have you been all my graduating class from Howard visit to the American Banker's Hines, women"s socttr, 4.00 in 3.51 in Finance; Afolabi University's School of Business Convention where, ofeleven hun­ Journalism; Katrina Hines, Adclek\'-J\dedovin. men's swim­ when it was still on Shern1a11 dred attendees, three were black women·s soccer. 3.08 in ming ,md diving. 3.10 in Avenue. Upon graduation, he and none were women. Accounting: Candac<' Jones. Computer Science; Olufolahan decided to stay in Washington, "Everybody really needs to \\Omen's sooo.•r, 3.20 in Biology; Oluwole, men's S\,imming and DC and teach sc\'enth and eighth understand ... we're just so far .Miriam L}nch, \\Omen's ,wim­ diving, 3.55 in International graders at Rabaut Junior High behind other groups in our ming ,md diving. 3.00 in Business; Ian Pcny-Okpara, School understanding and use of invest­ International Business; men·~ ,wimming and di,ing, "I loved. absolutely loved it, but ments," said Ogden, • I probably Oninveclmk,\ll 1-lonu. women's 3. 16 h Business: Andrew I didn't bave a teaching degn,--c," come from one of the first gener­ ,;,,,in~ming and W\'ing. 3.26 in Ric·kett.-;. men's S\,inuning and Ogden said. ations that really has understood Information Systems: lsokc diving, 3.65 in Electiical While he enjoyed the experience the value of sitting down and Roundtn.--e. women's swinuning Engineering: ~rgc Adu, men's immensely, he discovered that working out an investment and and diving, 3.20 in Biology: SOCL'l'r, 3.80 in Political Science: the additional schooling, cost of financial plan for yourself and Elena Branker, women·s temtis, Robert Boone, men's soccer, education and subsequent pay everyone should do that at some 3.11 in Bioloro,~ Nicole Williford, 3.81 ia Political Science; ••Au YOU AND I OlLUOlijC OURSELVFS ABOUT RBCO\'ERY scale were not likely to support point in time." women's tennis. 3.08 in Gregory C,itching, men's soccer, FOR OUR CHrRfhll[O BLUE. CHl Ps?" him and a family. He returned to He is encouraged that many Psychology: .Margaret 3.80 in Biology; Royre Francis, the want ads and found an offer blacks now own their own invest­ Alexander, women's \'O!leyba.ll. men's soccer, 3.54 in Civil from the Federal Home Loan ment banking fimts such as Ron 3.20 in Public Relations; C'tystal Engineering; Ronald Goodlett, Bank Board where he applied as Blalock in New York City who is Amadec, womcn"s volleyball, mm·s soccer, 4.00 in Biology: a clerk and remained for eleven lead underwriter for a team that 3.56 in Physiral The,Jp): Jeri John Hcnclcrson, men's socccr. years, working his way up to includes Merrill Lynch and Hayes, women's volleyball, 3,46 3.00 in Finance; Jimmy in Radiation 11icrapy; Markezia manager. Solomon Brothers. Hernai,deZ. men·s SOOC\!r. 3.90 Jennings, women's volleyball, "I worked and got promoted He recently scaled back his in Electronic Studio; Jelani 343 in International Bu.siness: Scott, men's soe1:er, 3.52 in busi­ from the clerk in the di,>ision to schedule to accommodate his Laura Rh't'rs, women's \'Olley­ ness administration; the manager in the division," health needs and T.V. time to ball. 3.57 in Admin.istrntion of Christopher Serrano, men·s soc­ says Ogden, •1 did that for about watch his sons play football. justice; Dawn TI1omas. women's cer. 3.21 in International 22 years." Ogden's son Marques is a senior volleyball, 3.56 in Radiation Business; Michael Simontacchi­ By 1981, he had established offensive lineman on Howard's Therapy; Delores Whitcing, Gholagah, men's socrer, 3.88 in himself in the Investment football team who is currently women·s volleyball, 3.52 in Chemi,my, Nadir Wade, men's !h•--,10'f""l,J....,.:• ..."•~...,_.Jl,l~-1t1.t._,_ 111 -.:~...... , .. Division where he was managing preparing for the NFL draft Radiation 111ernpy: Shannon soreer, 3.00 in Electrical n.., ...... ,.~1--'.,,__,._~ .. .-...... ,,,,i....i-t/1,f• • " .... twenty billion dollars of the gov­ His older brother, Jonathan, Chism. women's track and field, Engint)Cring: Brian Woodward, ernment's money. Things took a is an All-Pro offensive tackle for 3.40 in Physical Therapy; men's soccer. 3.75 in Hbtory. tum in 1996 when Ogden was the World Champion Baltimore Phakiso Collins, women's track diagnosed with kidney failure Ravens. ru1d field. 3.60 in Dance; Alicia ..,, .,, • • ,, ...... w,JA.otc. and had to begin dialysis . Melton, women's track and He took an early retirement field, 3.60 in R1VF; Kl),tal

B4 The HiJltop February 25, 2003 NEWS 'Philadelphia Freeway' Howard Asks ''What's Good?'' GOOD from B2 E Flat" tha t tells of how with lilting flows a nd wQmen tend to r un into rela­ thought-provoking lyrics. Arrives in Stores Today tionships . Other standouts Both men's lyrics delve into Lyrically, the inrlude "More Fire," a cau­ deep, complicated emotional territory with relative case, FREE from B2 Do Is Wrong." Both projects are game." "Wuzreallygood? Vol #2" tionary, albeit humorous talc planned to be released this year Freeway's debut album project shows immense about the need to protect wh ile at the same time on Roc-A-FeUa Films. "Philadelphia Freeway·· on Roc­ growth from the duo's first oneself from the widespread re mam mg levelheaded. his moniker, waving his hands Free also co-wrote the song A-Feila Rerords is expected to be mix tape. The subject matter STD's on Howard's campus. Li kewise, the duo has no wildly in the air. "What We Do Is Wrong" and released today. on the a lbum touches on Laced over Busta Rhymes· hit problem switching their style Beyond music, the 24-year­ says the soundtrack for the film everything from the monoto­ "Make It Cla p, lines like from track to track, and it is old Sunni Muslim, who claims he will be released on his own label, ny of one's university exis­ " Even if it's only oral/You can evident that throughout the can act, has future goals in film. Ice City Entertainment, anci tence ("College Life 2"), to still get burned" and the fre­ ·•good mixtape, • both Malik Work bas begun on two movies, declares his ultimate goal is to dealing with a mistrust of quently repeated "She gave 16 and H. E.A.T had fun. "State Property 2" and "What We "Put more cats from Philly in the females ("Committed"). me clap," will make a ny HU Pick u p a copy of Highlights on the mix student think twice about the "Wuzreallygood? Vol #2" at tape include the poignant consequences of not using a the Howard Univers ity "SHELUVSU," a song deliv­ condom. Bookstore. Photographs and Perceptions: ered over Jill Scott's "Lyzel in The m ix tape is an intro­ spective work, resplendent The Influence of Images • Tlw .l1111i o 1· PHOTO from B2 accurately represent the peo­ tion piece that hangs in the ~\ C' hi,· , <• 111,· nt ple. Featured artist Casimir entryway to the exhibit por­ <·xpc l'i<·nn· h<'lp,­ called "type" photographs, Zagourski thought it was trays this shift. It is, in were used as "scientific evi­ imperative to photograph essence, a picture of a picture ) 01111~ 1w opl<· dence" to link physical fea­ Africans, because he felt the in progress, as the photogra­ 11ncll'n, tunrl und tures to intellect. people were moving toward pher tells his own people's One striking example of extinction. story. -- 1·,·-- 1.1t•t·t o u1 · fr~·•· type photography is "Kamba Zagourski's work is mag• " In and Out of Focus: enl<·1·p1·i e'<' 'type,' Niari River region, nificent in composition, and Images from Central Africa, French Congo" by Jean each photo makes viewers 1885-1960" brings new h ) h l P tll. Audema. The photo depicts a want to learn more about the meaning to the phrase "a pic­ \fh•rall. kitl,- a1·•• teenage boy with twists, and subject. "Bwaka Child, ture is worth a thousand takes note of his facial struc­ Belgian Congo" is a stunning words." See it to gain insight o ur futu1·,•. ture and his skin markings example of this. It features a into your own beliefs about Let th,·i r 'IU<'C<'bS and piercings. The series is two-year-old boy whose look your family in Africa. disturbing, but gets to the of glazed-over melancholy "In and Out of Focus: IW)Olll' heart of many supremacist draws his audience into the Images from Central Africa, in,- pin1tion. manifestos that place blacks print. 1885-1960" will be on exhibi­ at the bottom of the human The exhibit also pays tion at the Smithsonian chain of evolution. homage to many unnamed, National Museum of African Ju11iu1· enter prising Africans who Art through March 16, 2003. ~ J\C" h irH•n 1<-n t' In Focus adopted photography and Ca ll 202.357.4600 for fur­ .l".A. There were Europeans challenged the way they had ther information. "" w . J ,.or.r. and Americans who tried to been depicted. The installa-

The Hilltop BS THE HILLTOP The Student Voice of Howard University Since 1924

LAUREN BAYNE ANDERSON, Editor-in-Chief

JOSEF SA WYER, AISHA CHANEY, Managing Editor Managing Editor

CASSAUNDRA CUMBESS, Editorial & Perspectives Editor

~ , ,. . ·, How Safe are We in Clubs? ' ' r, \ - I The tragic deaths of the It was just plain stupid for make sure Uiat e;ecitt•es Photo Editor What could have before the surgery Editor Arren Dodson Adminstrative Assistant Antijuan Jackson been a success story took place. The Jodi Hurt LeRon Lee was flawed from the Our View: point is there are Online Editor Tariq Mix Olanike Bello Illustrators beginning by what no stupid ques- Business Manager seems as doctor's Shani O. Hilton tions. C-OpyChicf Harvey Jenkins negligence. The sur­ When organs Miyanda Jackson Melanie Nesbitt The surgeons who operated Assistant Business Manager gery was botched by are received, they Photographers surgeons who failed on Jessica Santillan sur­ are labeled with Chnuncie Burton to ask obvious ques­ geons would have asked the blood type of Adwrtising Manager tions such as: Does the donor. The the blood type of the questions about the organs negligence of these donor match that of doctors kept them Now In It, "'8th)'-""", 'The Hilllop i, 1mbli,h,,d ~"\Cl") l'u<-.d.•) und Friday by Hlctcnddre,.,andtclcphont"numbernndshookl~- Mexican teen died after mistake for trained profes­ ask the necessary questions electronialll on our \\,:h6itc al www.thehilltoponUne.t."Om. The, llilllup Is lua,100 Ill.=· Sh<'ffllllll \,,,. r,.·w. Wn."11ni;ton. DC 20001 and c:an ahoIx ft11Che1hlaenal receiving a type-A organ sionals. Before putting a new or back check the informa- ntThdfllltop

B6 The HiUtop February 25, 2003 When Lies Become the Truth Souled Out?

Gerard Robinson (and in a February 2003 Surely, Hutton does not very unconvincing. His Bilallddin Spanish Inquisition in 1492 online reprint from another believe this activity will willingness to let rhetoric that both Muslims and Jews Confennent of an hon- source), it appears that this eclipse one hundred and ride unbridled severely "I am an African­ were forced out of the land if . orary doctorate to an innu­ will be one of those years. thirty-six years of Alma handicapped any honest American Muslim and a stu­ they did not convert to ential world citizen 1s a The target of Hutton's Mater's core values and its attempt to decipher what is Christianity. So, therefore dent at Howard University," cherished ritual in higher relationship to the important from what is said Mr. Michael Twitty. your statements about disparagement is President After reading both your Muslims oppressing Jews education. Howard George W. Bush. Hutton's Diaspora. 1f he does, I sophomoric. Hutton may responses to the three-part under Muslim rule are there­ University's annual sum­ adoption of an ..if suggest he reevaluate the conclude that my response article I wrote in the Hilltop, fore refuted. mertime ceremony 1s no President Bush receives an history of Howard is equally unsound. That is I must say I was not at al.I Historically, countries exception. honorary doctorate then University. We have okay with me. Two surprised with the type of ruled by Islamic Law or Artists, scientists, Howard soul searchers can response you wrote. countries that haH! a majori­ H?ward will go to hell in a weathered perfect storms. The quote that you say ty Muslim population have scholars, statespersons, hand basket" prophesy is How? By having a soul agree to be disagreeable. Dr. Martin Luther King said never forced segregated and activists chosen by eerily reminiscent to alum­ rich with diversity, rather Remember, our alumni makes no sense and it docs communities. Your sentence University trustees to join ni pronouncements of long than a soul sullied by fear. and its viewpoints are not add to the effectiveness about Iraq expelling non­ the Howard family are a ago. As time bears wit­ And by having shoulders diverse. of your article. I already Muslims and forcing people testimony to what we con­ And for this reason, I quoted Jewish scholar Alfred to convert to Islam is anoth­ ness, none of the nag-wav­ broad enough to sustain Lilienthal in part II of my er example of your inten­ sider vital to our mission ing or church-style the­ multiple viewpoints. thank Hutton for taking article on the distinctions he tional lies and disinforma­ and long-term interests. atrics that often accompa­ This includes those of time to express in writing a made between the religion of tion. It is against Islam to And because of Howard's ny opposition politics ever alumni and students who viewpoint dear to his heart. Judaism and the ideology of force our religion and way of stature in America and in caused the walls of consider bestowment of an Although I disagree with Zionism. Your implication life on others especially the world community, this that when people are talking those who are considered Founders Library to tum­ honorary degree to the foundation of his argu­ about Zionists, they arc talk­ among "People of the Book" event serves as a symbolic ble to the earth. Instead, President Bush an inappro­ ment, it is encouraging to ing about Jews is both incor­ (Jews and Christians). platfonn to test the tenaci­ the sun rose again on priate instrument to diag­ see a younger Howard rect and untrue. Islam has between 1.2 ty of its soul. Ever so often Hilltop High. nosis the well being of brother unafraid to agitate I have talked to many and 1.5 billion followers and the process for selecting Let me assure Hutton Howard's soul. Come May for something at a time Jews who do not agree with is the fastest growing reli­ what person will (and will that idea and I helped with a gion in the world; a religion that Howard's soul will 10, there will be no "giv­ when his peers mindlessly program last year held by an does not gain that many fol­ not) don a Howard robe remain vibrant, and its ing up of the ghost" on the celebrate for nothing with­ American Jewish organiza­ lowers that fast by forcing it becomes cantankerous. commitment to truth and Yard. Howard will move out hesitation. tion known as the Neutra on people. After reading an article utility ubiquitous, long onward and upward as will Gerard Robinson is a Karta International who The idea that the written by Howard alum after the conclusion of a its earned and honorary 1991 graduate of Howard would laugh at that state­ 700,000 Palestinians in Jonathan ceremonial "thanks for the degree recipients. ment. So, if the term 1948 voluntarily left their University. "Zionist" is a catchword for own homes and gave theii Hutton Sr. in the doctorate" statement from In closing, I consider • Jew•, then what would you land and possessions up is November 7, 2002 Hilltop President Bush. Hutton's line of reasoning call Jews who say that they ridiculous. These are against "Zionism"? Palestinians were forced out Surely you would not say of their homes and Israeli that the Orthodox Jews of forces massacred those who the Neutra Karla resisted. Those Palestinians Space Program Should Continue International, who are who lived through this hor­ Torah-following Hassidic rific experience would find Jews and who do not agree your statement about them with Zionism, are against voluntarily leaving both Despite Tragedy Judaism would you? offensive and insulting. As to your statement that If the state of Israel she did and she just forgot to Israel has a population of demands that the Arab world William Reitz tell anyone. Yeah, that's it. Jews from the Middle East, respect them and allow them Africa, and Asia, you are cor­ to live in dignity then the Apologies - this is no (U-WIRE) SAN LUIS rect. None of the articles I Israelis must respect all of joking matter. wrote about Israel have ever humanity and the god given OBISPO, Calif. - There was Columbia was on a 16- said that the entire make up rights of all people, includ­ shock around the world day scientific research mis­ of Israel's population is Jews ing the indigenous when the space shuttle sion in Earth's orbit. It was of European ancestry. Palestinians who have been Columbia disintegrated I will disagree that more the I 13th flight in the shuttle treated as sub-human by the upon re-entry into the than half of Israel's popula­ Israelis for far too long. program's 22 years and the tion consists of Jews of color Well Mr. Twitty instead Earth's atmosphere. It was a 28th night for Columbia, but statistics are something of writing an intelligent space shuttle disaster and NASA's oldest shuttle. that can easily be resolved. response to my articles you the first lost on landing. In the midst of shock What cannot be resolved arc tried to divert the attention Being a waiter at a local your repeated attacks on away from the facts and ver­ and sorrow, this accident has Islam, that is something that bally assault Islam, which restaurant, it was interesting cast a shadow over the I as a Muslim and others only goes to show people and somewhat surprising to future of human space night. who know about Islam will your true intent which is to hear - OK, so it was more However, mankind's long­ not take. attempt to demonize Islam like overhear - the opinions cherished dream or explor­ deaths, the attitude of the risk of space flight, yet high Whether you dislike so the readers will side with of the diners as they talked public has not changed, with return is the other side of the Islam and Muslims is your you. That tactic will not ing outer space will be more about the tragedy. 82 percent saying the United coin. Scientists pointed out own personal feelings, but to work on me or on those who difficult to destroy than that, try to imply that Islam have studied the history of Most unexpected was even if the catastrophe has States should continue with that every dollar of input allows or promotes the rape this region and conflict. If the number of people who dealt a heavy blow to it. the manned space shuttle might bring a return as high of women and or children is 99 percent of Palestinians considered terrorist acts as Despite the second space program. as S9. a blatant lie and shows the live under their own authori­ causing the catastrophe. The poll showed no Today, more than 30,000 true intent of your article. shuttle catastrophe in 17 ty and the fact about Israeli signs that the public's over- commercial products are Not to mention that these occupation is not true then While not a majority, it was years, most Americans want claims of rape by Muslims the Arab-Israeli conflict a considerable number of the program to continue, and all faith in NASA has based on techniques devel­ that you make cannot be would not even exist. people. most remain convinced that dropped. Most want the oped in the space program, backed up with any peace of However, the fact is that Wondering what caused the nation should not aban­ space agency's funding and the incalculable scientif­ history or any kind of facts. the Arab-Israeli conflict is the accident and what others don its emphasis on a either to remain the same or ic benefits brought about by Relating to the treatment arguably the most critical to be increased. the program alone are the of Jews by Muslims or Arab issue in the world today, and thought about it, I logged manned approach to space countries, your claims can­ hopefully Mr. Twitty, as I do, onlinc. Questions about ter­ exploration. Additionally, very few reasons why one disaster not be any further from the wants to see peace in that rorism immediately arose, in A CNN/USA Americans think the will never stop mankind's truth. Let me remind you region. If the Israelis truly part because llan Ramon - a Today/Gallup poll immedi­ breakup of the Columbia march to develop human Jthat when the Moorish want peace as Mr. Twitty has crew member - was the first was the result of terrorism. space flight. empire ruled Spain from 711 stated then they must stop ately following the disaster Israeli to go into space. A CNNfTime poll out "President Bush views BCE to 1491 (the period the injustice. For peace can showed the public's reac­ known as Islamic Spain) the only be achieved one way No doubt, we'll see the tions to the tragic Joss arc in last weekend found that space travel as an extension Jewish citizens flourished and that is through justice. conspiracy theorists point­ many ways similar to those more than seven out of IO of America's tradition of and enjoyed peaceful living ing fingers, the psychics measured after the January Americans say the space exploration," presidential under Muslim rule. claiming that they had fore­ shuttle program is worth the spokesman Ari Fleischer It was not until the 1986 explosion of the seen it or new interpreta­ Challenger shuttle. risk in human life. said. tions of a Nostradamus quat­ Americans wanted the space A majority of people He would not say how rain that predicts the disas­ shuttle program to continue also say the shuttle program soon NASA should return to ter. then, and they want it to contributes a lot to the outer space or whether a Was it aliens, or maybe continue now. nation's sense of pride and new generation of space­ the CIA or al-Qaeda? Maybe Eight out of I 0 patriotism, and about a third ships is needed, calling such it's a combination, like a Americans in 1986 said the think it contributes a lot to questions premature. rogue al-Qaeda alien opera­ program should continue in science, a CBS News poll "America's journey into tive working for the CIA. light of the tragedy. Now, in found. space will go on,'' Bush And why didn't Sylvia the wake of another tragedy The catastrophe has said. Browne predict this? Maybe and another seven astronaut reminded people of the high

February 25, 2003 The Hilltop B7 HILLT'OJPI CS Thellltop All HILLTOPICS Spring Break Personals Did JJ Thompson ~ill Derric SPRING BREAK 2003 is now ,Smith? are due, paid in full, the sponsored by Student Express! Tuesday and Friday Cancun, Acapulco, Mazatlan, Come watch national champi­ before Jamaica, Bahamas, South Padre, ons, HU Mock Trial Team as publication date. Las Vegas, Florida, and Ibiza: they put on a forensic exhibi- Book early and get F REE tion, the art and science of Announcements by MEALS! argumentation and rhetoric. campus organizations for Student Express sponsors the meetings, seminars or BEST PARTlES and is Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003 at NOW HIRING salaried 7:00pm In Gallery Lounge nonprofit are charged $5 Salespeople, Campus Reps, and Blackburn Center for the first'20 words and On-site Staff. Contact www.stu­ $1 for every additional dentexpress.com or 1-800-787-3787 for derails. ·1' l. ,~"<· , <··, n" five words. Individuals ::.:.... , advertising for the pur- SPRING BREAK! Cancun, ( :m n11~i'f1,n /\d, \~. pose of announcing a Acapulco, Mazatlan, S. Padre, service, buying or selling Jamaica, Florida, B~hamas #I parties with exclusive appear­ are charged as local com­ ances by OJ Sir Stnlor durl11g #11€ ~t/1 .,1,I tor lP/1J-l llll4 #1 Spring Break Vacations! f,~tt ii' !lil~t ~ 1 II turn11!alivt Cancun, Jamaica, Acapulco, !IPA ~ild dfs, drinks & l't l,f ilM'Y UI. 11101, meals Party w/ MTV Hottest Destinations Most Reliable Cunnctitut C'luh General Body I WWW,SQPSPIIShtoua.com · l\leetini: ¼ lfl · ·: 1-800-426-7710 Time: ·7:30 p;i, 10 8:30 pm , r'.· Locution: Locke Hall~(' Spring Break 2003 n ate: 2/25/03 '!ravel with STS, America's# !Student Tour Operator. The Lo\'ely Ladies of Cancun, Jamaica, Aca11ulco and Zct» Phi Sororit~. Incorporated the Bahamas! Prcsc·nt LAST MINUTE SPECIALS! Fi ner Womanhood \\'eek 2003 SAVE UPTO $100 PER \\'ho Can Find a \ 'irtuou, PERSON! \\'omart"l Information/Reservations 1-800-648-4849/ Sund•~. February B www.ststrnvel.com Call lo Chapel Cramton Auditorium l.ikc What You Sec'!'/? ,1onda}, February H l)(;fl 201 7:20pm '!'hen I.ct us cb:1111:c your... ·1 he ,\Ii,- Education of 1hr '.\rgro: .\ Panel l>iscus,ion

Tuesday, Fehruary 25 Hilltop Loun;:r 7:20pm .Ji~gahoos .1nd \\';rnnahl'rs: Conception, of Beaul~ Custom.\,!,"'"' ll ill•opics to WecJncsda~ , February 26 put your 11r2J11i1;ut,m. }·our llGII 201 7:20pm busint-''-'· rn tl '\'t1·11 ,,u, ,here! Hcsume Writing \\orkshop U,m , 11fr,;, .1 '.!uhh:n opporl11ni1,: ·1 hue-day. February 27 , 'JU u, t.,,Ln ~!! ,- /.-·· I .,.-- . ~·/' .,--.,,, .. -:. .. ~ // .~. ) ; _.. ---r ~.,,.,,,.-.:"•,,.··.,~. :- ·.--· . . _.,,,,. OG II 105 7:20pm \Ven-· \\ ,1i1iw.!,. \'ou , ~. (i . ! • Y. . , r . . , . ' Who, Sleeping in \'our Bed'! Sh•HJ hi n , ? Sexual ,\\,arem.•,, ....______

The Howard University Womens • • • • • • Lacrosse Team invites YO U to The Hilltop Business: come watch their first home game- \Vhcre your business, is Thursday at 4:00 pm. our business The Junior Please come support the only Aehit•1<'men! Black team iJJ the nation! Go Bison! experirnce brlps web Pare, Help Wanted roun~ j)e<)ple Yaa s African Hair Braiding \ Political polling/ Data process­ 1111Jen,taD(\ and Speciall?;ing in: Ing Democratic firm looking Individual braids for data processor F/f position respe<' I our free London ...... $242 Kinky Twist but some flexibility in boors pos- Paris..•.••••....•..• $264 Yero braids t•nterpri<.e sible. Knowledge of SPSS and NOT pixie braids Amsterdam ..... $277 desirable. Salary In the mid 20 s S}'~ll•m. Human Hair and more just online Madrid ...... $312 with benefits. Please fax resume After all, kids :111' to 202-467-4201. Address: 2600 Sherman Ave NW Sydney...... $1614 No phone calls please. our future. Wasbi»gton DC 20001 Res Fest is Coming! Tel: (202)387-7393 Lei thcir suece,s Female Models arc needed for a be ~our fashion show! Personals AJJ shapes, all sizes. inspirati on. 2401 PeMaylvanla Ave. NW (202) 887.0912 Check residence ball for more SulceG information .... , · .. · j f ,f J "1 1 Happy Bel,W. Birthday t ' ...· A~? ,. \, f11, ', ,':,"Ii 'j'·' • S-A-01 . \ HlLLTOPICS l'l'l'.JA.OIC I on1.1n1 -,. on THI • •oftc u (202) 806-4749 BS • The Hilltop February 25, 2003

. ' .... -