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Nicole Barden “Its a wonderful of the Black Arts Movement. women. Butt for Sale, a criti­ Staff Writer thing to see the next In the introduction of the cism of assimilation, and Art, a generation of panelists, Strange quoted Mari praise of art’s role in society, Spelman students Evans, who had to cancel her were read by Madhubuti. 1 Goapele wants to influenced,” said appearance due to a family “What essentially saved me President, Dr. emergency. “This [the Black was literature and music,” said ‘Change It AH’ 1 Beverly Daniel Arts Movement] is the litera­ Madhubuti. Reading Black Gina Lawrence interviews Goapele Hl Tatum who delivered ture of love, the legacy of love. Boy, by Richard Wright was about her new album and •G monumental, he revealed. website. the welcome. She It is energized by the love of commended the Black people.” “That started me on this long English Department The Black Arts Movement journey,” he said. for their efforts to was a time period from the Madhubuti credits his bring the poets to mid 1960s to the mid 1970s mother, who was in the sex P5 campus. characterized by the influx of trade business, as a major “Many of us forget Black art. The work embraced influence in his life. She was how widespread the Black culture, defined Black beaten to death when he was Summer livin’ Black Arts identity, and was politically 16. Movement was,” said charged. The movement is “It’s nothing more painful Summertime means summer than to see your mother servic­ internships. Now that you have Sharan Strange, the sometimes labeled as homo- the job, you need the housing. The coordinator of the phobic and sexist, but it is gen­ ing men,” he said. Spotlight has some suggestions. Brittny Ray, junior, rea event and a professor erally seen as a prolific time in Spriggs credits the Brown Black Woman”. from the English Black literature. vs. Board of Education ruling March 17, 2006, Spelman Department. Most of the The event also acknowl­ in 1954 with setting the stage hosted part two of the series attention is directed towards edged poets from Spelman. for the Black Arts Movement. “Conversations with Black the Northeast which Amiri Brittny Ray, a junior, English The movement gained support P3 Arts Movement Poets” featur­ Baraka and Sonia Sanchez rep­ major and creative writing due to a series of events that MWWTWIB ing Haki Madhubuti with resent. Being from the minor, read I Am A Black were not all centered on art he Jessica Care Moore. The Midwest and focusing much Woman by Mari Evans. Then added. CNN launches Spelman community came to of his work in that area, Ray and Charla Johnson, a “It was not Baraka by him­ member of the class of 2005, self It was a context of what touring fitness Cosby Auditorium to hear the Madhubuti widens the scope. poets. Madhubuti has published read poems from their collec­ had been going on in our lives initiative The event was sponsored by 26 books, and is noted for his tions. prior to that time,” said the English Department with numerous essays and poems. The featured poets were Spriggs. assistance from the Georgia He is the chairman and pub­ then heard from. Moore read “We don’t have this incredi­ Humanities Council and the lisher of Third World Press, Not Your Average Angry Black ble movement,” said Moore, National Endowment for the which he founded in 1967. Woman Poem, a petition for a “we are lost in a lot of ways Humanities. He is one of the major figures national holiday for Black see Bam Poets on Pg 2 »> ‘Herstory’ program celebrates Sisterhood Photo I Courtesy of SpelmanCollege Wisdom Center Miriam Archibong abusing or hurting one anoth- thinking evil thoughts Staff Writer er. about others, people The First Year Class Sampson asked students to spoke of love. She Council co-sponsored the be civil and courteous to one described a world Sunday worship service in another as they walk across absent of prayers and honor of Women’s Herstory campus talking on their cell wishes for material Month, at Sisters Chapel phones or sidekicks or as they things, where people Sunday, March 19. Reverend listen to their MP3 players. allow God to provide How do you Melva L. Sampson was the She encouraged everyone to for their every need. keynote speaker for the serv­ instead, make eye contact with “Imagine how sister­ stay fit? ice. each other and acknowledge hood could be "I'm in the Diabetes program Rev. Sampson, WISDOM one another as they walk to strengthened, instead at Spelman, where I excer- The Reverend Melva Sampson, the Project center project manager, and from classes to show a of being frustrated, Manager of Sisters Chapel, who spoke at the sise by walking, doing yoga, kinship bond. upset and anxious... Herstory program. and African dance." encouraged Spelman women At the close of Rev. we should recognize Tersheria Mitchell, to remember that God has a Rev. Sampson built on her Sampson’s sermon, she asked the gift that God has already freshman, biology major plan for everyone, and reliance theme of sisterhood, by asking on Him sustain them and pre­ the audience to imagine a equipped us with. We need P6 vent them from misusing, world wherein instead of one another.” see Herstory on Pg 2 »> Tuesday, March 28, 2006 2 www.spelmanspotlight.com News 2005-2006 Bam Poets addressed ways to continue the “Spelman has always been word artists. We just want to EDITORIAL BOARD learn the craft,” said Ray when »> continued from Pg 1 legacy. close to my heart. Recognize Madhubuti credits that being here is a privilege she spoke about the surge in looking for leaders that don’t Gwendolyn Brooks and and use your time here wise­ spoken word interest. “As a Jessica Young exist.” This lack of united Malcolm X among others as ly,” said Madhubuti. young Black poet, I want to Editor In Chief activism is a cause for some of people who he reveres. “Your finishing this institu­ carry on the legacy you provid­ tion is critical. Why? This is a ed,” she said. Shayla Ball the disarray among the “I will never, never, as long Co-Editor In Chief younger generation she as I’m on this Earth, do any­ credential society and you The older members of the added. thing that is shameful to these have to deal with that,” he panel took up the idea of pass­ Alexa Harris Moore rose to fame due to people,” he said, “they helped said, “we have to put ourselves ing the baton to subsequent Kristilyn Whigham her record setting five straight make me into the man I am in positions of empowerment. generations as well. Managing Editors wins on the Amateur Night today.” We have fools running stuff “We have to have these con­ Competition on It’s Showtime “Sometimes the best thing only because they have scious rappers say something. Terricha Bradley at the Apollo. She has also you can do as a younger poet is Ph.D.’s.” That’s the new Black cultural News Editor been featured on Russell shut up and listen,” said “You have an opportunity movement,” said Madhubuti. at this point in your life. The problem arises because Monique Hathorn Simmons Presents: Def Poetry Moore. too many rappers do not read a Feature Editor Jam and NBC’s Today Show. “I’m definitely a baby of Don’t get caught up in sorori­ In 1997, she founded Moore Haki. I’m always reading ties and things that don’t mat­ diverse body of literature. This Deanna Jenkins Black Press. She has written poems by my elders,” she said. ter. Challenge your institu­ prevents the baton from pass­ Gina Lawrence two plays The Revolution’s in Reading is an integral part of tion. I know there are a lot of ing smoothly to the following Arts & Entertainment Editors the Ladies Room and T here Moore’s life, but each speaker issues even at Black colleges. generation, he said. Are No Asylums for the Real related reading to their person­ Raise as much good hell as “They think the world Juanice Sills Crazy Women. al lives and political careers. possible,” said Moore. began with them and it doesn’t Sports & Wellness Editor To combat the poor leader­ “The struggle is for the Ray appears to be making work like that,” said ship, Madhubuti stressed the mind of our people,” said the most of her time at Madhubuti. Katrina Moore importance of family. Moore. “I read books and Spelman by publishing her Spriggs challenged the audi­ Ad Manager “The key point always is that’s something people in our own work. She challenged the ence to work not only for that you find a family, who generation don’t do. You don’t validity of some popular Black themselves, but also for the Jaaonne Jackson writers as credible literature. people who will follow in their Tjazha Mazhani you can talk with anytime.” have to have a degree to go to footsteps. Courtney Petty We need an extended family the library.” “People read that and think Copy Editor on a local and national level, Madhubuti and Moore its Black literature and its “Everything you do should he said. directly addressed the women not,” she said. “I know that be about building for the next Nenne Akpan Appreciation for elders’ of Spelman. Both stressed the there’s a need for us to have a generation,” he said. Layout & Design struggles and accomplish­ importance of students taking voice still,” said Ray, speaking ments was also discussed. It advantage of their time and of young poets and writers. Quisa Foster-Wittingham did not end with praise, but undergraduate experiences. “Not all of us are spoken Renita Mathis Advisers — providing an excel­ Herstory SS: What is the meaning of lent academic educa­ »> continued from Pg 1 “sisterhood” for Spelman tion is clearly a prior­ College? ity, but also to ensure all in attendance to join hands Rev. Rhodes: “There are two that when women and to sing, “I Need You to streams of thought. First, leave here, they feel that they are connect­ Spelman Spotlight welcomes Survive”, by recording artist, many women apply to all submissions. Submissions Hezekiah Walker. Spelman College because they ed to other women are edited for space and to cor­ The church service contin­ see Spelman as an all-Black throughout the rect errors in grammar and ued to enforce Rev. Sampson’s women’s college historically nation and the punctuation. hope for sisterly love and con­ rooted in faith. Spelman is a world.” Opinions in the Perspectives cluded with a community premiere educational institu­ section of Spelman Spotlight prayer, led by Rev. Lisa D. tion for Black women — SS: What is the sig­ are solely the views of the Rhodes ranked 75th in the nation. nificance of author, not the opinions of They may, perhaps, think they “Herstory” and the Spelman Spotlight. They do not After service, Rev. Rhodes will be embraced by a commu­ church? necessarily reflect the opinions participated in an interview, nity of women who will help Rev. Rhodes: of Spelman College, its admin­ about the meaning of “hersto­ mentor them and provide role Women in traditional The Reverend Lisa Rhodes, the second istration, or Spelman Spotlight speaker at the Herstory program. ry’’ to Sisters chapel and the churches, with male advisers. models so that they can be all leadership, women’s stories are socio or economic context. Letters and opinions must be Spelman community. that they can be. For example, the story of the typed, signed, and include full The other notion is that generally not lifted up and address and telephone number. Spelman Spotlight: What women come here and they affirmed. So, you are not woman at the well and hav­ does “Herstory” mean? don’t experience sisterhood at informed about women in the ing 5 husbands. But, if she Rev. Rhodes: Generally, the level they anticipated. Bible. There are thousands of had not financial attachment women’s stories are not visible They walk into some of the women at Spelman and across to a father or a husband, she in history, literature, the arts, culturally infused, adverse the world who are not knowl­ was apt to be raped. She in religion, or in the journey notions of what it means to be edgeable about women’s sto­ would also be in poverty. So. of faith. Women have main­ a woman and they therefore ries in the Bible and how There was a reason women Please mail all correspondence tained, sustained and mobi­ get wrapped up in gossip, much women contributed to had to choose certain things to: lized churches throughout the abuse and neglect, and talking the legacy of our biblical his­ during their lives so that they Spelman Spotlight Diaspora for over 100 years. tory. Herstory lifts women up could survive. These are 350 Spelman Lane SW about sisters, as opposed to It’s time to celebrate and lift not only in history, but also in some of the things that go PO BOX 1234 embracing this idea that they untold and that’s why we Atlanta, GA 30314 up our voices and lift women really thought that they would the Bible. Women have been need to make it “herstory”. Phone: (404)-270-5969 up - not only in academia, meet when they arrived on dismissed, forgotten, down­ Fax: (404)-270-5970 but also in the church and to campus. So, it’s hard to retain played and women have been spelmanspotlight@ look at their religious journey, the sisterhood which is the generally presented in an Spelman.edu and to look at sisterhood.” foundation of this institution adverse light — without the Tuesday, March 28, 2006 www.spelmanspotlight.com Features

Summer housing made easy

Monique Hathorne May 22—August u, 2006 Features Editor Although the benefits of internships are invaluable, Students invest much issues with housing can affect Spend the Summer time and effort obtaining sum­ the outcome of the overall mer internships, yet another internship experience. hurdle arises when the intern­ Fortunately, there are ways to at Emory! ship program does not offer find housing outside of the housing. Thus, students must Enroll in summer school at Emory University. internship that is either free or Emory offers more than 100 undergraduate courses during two face the challenge of finding not overly expensive. six-week sessions. Both morning and afternoon courses are places to live that are econom­ Particularly in major cities available so you can work, play, and enjoy our beautiful ical, temporary, and safe. such as New York, Washington campus. Experience a dynamic learning environment this summer at Emory. According to Dennis D.C., and Los Angeles, the Lindsay, a career counselor at cost of living can affect a stu­ the Spelman Office of Career dent’s budget in an adverse Planning and Development, way, so doing some research to students continuously have find economical housing questions concerning summer becomes a top priority. living arrangements while Lindsay suggests Spelman interning in a particular loca­ alumni as a viable resource. tion. Lindsay urges students to “Students can also contact www.college.emory.edu/summer remember that the purpose of the Spelman alumni associa­ internships is to provide a situ­ tions that are in the cities ation where students can where they intern. In the past, attain job experience that sim­ there have been Spelman ulates real world conditions. alumni that were able to pro­ “Students need to be vide students with a place to reminded that the valuable live for the summer. . experience, networking, and Still, finding housing the ability to get a foothold in for the summer is an over­ a particular industry make whelming task that takes internships important. patience and time for research. Internships help students to However, there is comfort in grow when they have to pro­ knowing that the hunt for vide their own housing and housing is not an impossible transportation. You have to mission to undertake. learn how to budget and allow for other living expenses,” said Lindsay.

Raising Expectations youth spend day at Spelman

Kibkabé Araya afternoons. The founders and Staff Writer volunteers hope to inspire the children to believe college is On March 17, student vol­ an option they can have unteers from Raising despite their educational and Expectations, a nonprofit emotional struggles. mentoring and tutoring pro­ “We decided to do this for gram for elementary, middle, the first time five years ago, and high school students, because students did not showed children Atlanta process what college life is University Center campuses really like,” said Armstrong, on Take a Student to College who wanted to emphasize col­ Day to give them insight on lege fulfilling the educational the importance of education. and social aspects of a person a j J3t*. £ TO SggFJf Raising Expectations was since it is the first time one Yj < vj j founded in 1995 by Maria o would experience a sense of o x; Armstrong and Tangee Allen independence and adulthood Q. y T jU Elizabeth Palacios, sophomore, an< iinene LéwisTfreshman, wîtt their Raising Expectations mentees to promote education in being away from parents. Atlanta communities for During the event, students from Kennedy Middle help them succeed in school. less of the obstacles they have youth dealing with issues of from Spelman, Morehouse School, who said, “I believe They hope to help the chil­ to face. low academic skills, low- College, and Clark-Atlanta I’m gonna have a little bit of dren understand they could be “Because I’m a member oi income households, single­ University toured the campus­ fun. I’m with my mentors, college students someday. Raising Expectations, I think parent families, low motiva­ es with the children to show and they’re cool.” The purpose of Raising it’s very important for kids to tion and behavior challenges. them activities which take Also, the mentors enjoyed Expectations’ Take a Student see education is important and Volunteers attend sites in place on a regular basis. Many spending additional time with to College Day was to allow college is a possibility. It’s more Pittsburgh and Vine City to of the children enjoy spending their students other than the the mentors to show the chil­ than a dream, it could be a mentor and tutor students time with their mentors. This Wednesday and Thursday dren the actuality of college reality,” said freshman Ashley from several different schools was true for Kendrick afternoons they sacrifice to life, and how they can experi­ Johnson. on Wednesday and Thursday Johnson, 13-year-old student ence the opportunity regard­ Tuesday, March 28, 2006 www.spelmanspotlight.com 4 Arts & Entertainment Local Atlanta bistro serves up delicious Creole Cuisine

Shayla Ball home accents, the interior Seafood lovers can enjoy a Co-Editor In Chief conveys both elegance and wide range of signature appe­ Tucked away in the comfort, creating the familiar­ tizers and entrees, including Cabbagetown district of ity of home and the liveliness the classic Louisiana Etouffee, Atlanta is one of the city’s of the classic Atlanta hotspot. Jambalaya, Seafood Gumbo, newest culinary delights, the The restaurant’s full-service and Red Beans and Rice. Redfish. This Creole bistro is bar, extensive wine list, and Signature dishes such as the located just miles outside of diverse menu of Cajun-Creole Crescent City Redfish and the historic downtown area, Honey Lacquered Margret and since its grand opening on Duck may leave a bit of a dent March 5 food enthusiasts city­ o in your pockets, but are sure to x;o wide have been singing its Q_ satisfy most anyone’s taste praises. buds. The Redfish, a Creole Bistro In addition to the Redfish’s is the newest venture of restau­ unique menu, restaurant fre­ rant owners Jack Sobel and quenters will also experience Gregg Herndon. Both have the joys of quality service, with already enjoyed great success hosts and servers constantly with their previous restaurants refreshing table items and Agave and Tiburon Grille. ensuring the customer satisfac­ The Redfish has been a prof­ Above: Redfish's Shrimp etouffee tion. Below: Redfish’s Chicken Creole itable and positive addition to When grouped with com­ their restaurant family. plimentary parking, distinct As a college student, the es to chose from, as well as the menu options, and its non-tra- monotony of dining at the sophistication of one of ditional social setting, the same restaurants weekend after Atlanta’s most stylish new Redfish becomes quite a bar­ weekend in an effort to stay eateries. gain for just about any lover of within a specific budget has With its tranquil exterior Cajun-Creole cuisine, especial­ become far too much to bear. one might not expect the Atlanta eatery. Thoughtfully cuisine help keep the dining ly for students trying not to The Redfish offers a variety of scene that typically takes place decorated with its vibrant room buzzing with activity break their piggy banks. appetizing, yet affordable dish- inside this chicly decorated paintings and southern-style and the tables filled.

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"I park at Castleberry 2-3 times per week and walk to school. I also try to do 1-2 miles on the treadmill at the house each week."

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Jacquelyn Dilllon past 13 years, and saw the to make sure SOFTBALL SCHEDULE Sports Writer new softball team as an the team is 2006 opportunity to play another continually Take me out to the ball role on campus and give back progressing 04/02/06 game; take me out to the to the Spelman family. An everyday. He 12:00PM & 2:00PM park!!... The call for an addi­ avid sports enthusiast, plans to make University of Dallas tional intercollegiate sports Pittman can be seen on any sure his team is Atlanta, GA team at Spelman College has given day in Read Hall lend­ fundamentally been answered. Welcomed to ing a helping hand and an sound, recog­ 04/04/06 4:00PM & 6:00PM the athletics department this encouraging word to coaches, nizes the neces­ Agnes Scott spring, tor its inaugural sea­ scholar-athletes and students sity of working Decatur, GA son, is the Jaguar Softball alike. Through his participa­ as a unit, and Team. There are 19 pioneer­ tion with the team, he hopes understands 04/10/06 ing Jaguars, and they are led to aid in the growth and what it takes to 5:00PM by Head Coach Joe Brown development of the players win. ft is with Wesleyan and Assistant Coach Keith Spelman head Softball coach Joe Brown. into both knowledgeable these tactics Macon, GA Pittman. individuals of the game, and that he plans to Coach Brown, a physical strong women who will go on achieve his Piedmont were scored off of 04/11/06 education teacher at Clark- long term goal, within the to make great impacts in their walks. Their first game has RAIN DATE Atlanta University and for the communities once they leave next two years, of building given the Jaguars a taste of past two years at Spelman as the Spelman program into a 04/17/06 the Spelman gates. what conference play will be well, brings to the Spelman The newest scholar-ath­ great competitive force in the 4:00PM & 6:00PM like and offers areas in which softball program 11 years of Great South Athletic Wesleyan letes on campus are 19 strong to learn from and improve for coaching experience. Brown Conference. Atlanta, GA and are comprised of fresh­ the next game. The Jaguar spent six years as Head Coach men and sophomores. The Jaguar softball team presence in the GSAC is a of the, then, Albany State Although this results in a very entered their first conference 04/18/06 positive one, and there is only 4:00PM & 6:00PM College baseball team; three young team; this does not double header March 13 at room to go up from here. Agnes Scott years as Assistant Coach at the concern the coaches. With 2pm against Piedmont This is an exciting time for Atlanta, GA Central High School of College, last year’s conference extensive knowledge of the Spelman athletics and expec­ Newton, NC; and served one game, Coach Brown plans to champions. The final scores tations are high. “The softball 04/21/06 - 04/23/06 season as a Graduate Assistant focus on the fundamentals of were 0-13 and 0-19. team is making history and I TBD Coach for the baseball and the game to get the team Although the Jaguars couldn’t expect us to go to the confer­ GSAC Championship softball teams at the Ohio through this first season. pull off the win, they didn’t ence tournament!” said soph­ Macon, GA State University. Coach Winning is indeed a focal give up without a fight. omore player Desarae Jones. Pittman has been part of the point, however of most con­ According to Coach Brown Spelman community for the cern to Brown this season is many of the runs by

Slam dunks make NCAAW history

Jaunlce Sills Sports Editor

Tennessee’s Candace Parker made history March 19 in the NCAA tournament after dunking the ball twice in the win over Army 102-54. Not only is Parker the first woman to dunk twice in a NCAA tourna­ ment, she joins an elite number of only four other women to dunk in a game. EVER. The 6 foot four, red shirted freshman has been practicing the dunks in team prac­ tices, and even won the McDonald’s All American slam dunk competition against high school boys in 2004. Coach Pat Summit was very impressed by the freshman’s performance. "I've been in the business for 32 years and 1 remember going, 'I don't believe what I just saw,"’ she said. "I didn't think I'd be impressed when I saw it, but I was." Parker finished with 26 points, seven assists, four blocks and two steals and five rebounds against Army. "You have to give it to her. She's a Be sure to catch the last Golf match great player ... and the second one I thought was pretty nice of the 2006 season! on a backdoor cut," Vanderbilt's Caroline Williams said. "Give it to her. Two dunks in a basketball game? That's awe­ some ... That's all I've got to say." April 18, 2006 at Piedmont

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