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~re you nead.y? YOUTH COMMUNICATION 1997·1998 Board of Directors Officers TheHulle•i-RBoard President Compiled by Cameron Coleman, Whitney Young Philip Costello-Logic Plus, Inc. ~We~~ff/V We. President. GROUPIES-Anew group was formed with the intent of educating Hispanic teens about local and James Dodson, Jr.-Third World Press international political issues. "Youth for Community Progression" doesn't cater to specific Hispanic groups, but it serves as NE Staff '97-'98 Robin LaSola -Ncrltt Celltra/ Regional Educatiooal Laboratory an ann to explore issues from Cuban sanctions to the possible closing of El train lines in heavily populated Hispanic areas. Managing Editor Tre11urtr Rudy l.Dzano Jr., son of the slain polilicalleader by the same name, is chainnan of the group.-Submilted b] Edwin Rttd· Chanel Polk, University of Illinois (Chicago) Vnce Navarro-Chicago Tribune Sanchez, University of Chicago Lab Polley Editor Secretary Shalamar Bernstein, Lincoln Park Helen Schubert-He/en Schubert Public Relations FIELD TRIP-sixs tudents from Lane Tech recently !ravelled to Hamburg, Gennany. The students learned Education Editor Gennan at school and became eligible to take lhe 10-day journey as part of a foreign exchange program. Students from SL Avian Carrasquillo, Weber Assistant Secretary Paula Brien-Cclumaa College Benedict, Mather and Lincoln Park were also part of the March trip. -Submitted by Olga Chavez, Lane Tech Bulletin Board Editor Cameron Coleman, Whitney Young General Directors LETTING IT FLOW-students at Providence-St. Mel recently Graphics/Illustrations Editor Mary Dedinsky-MediU School of Journalism took part in a lunchroom poelry reading session. Students at the K-12 grade school Mark Flores, Latin Jean Doyle- Ben &Jerrjs were pleasantly surprised at the talenl at all age levels. -Submitted by CllSSilruira Health Editor William 'Oal' Frost-Ganadian Pacific Forest Products, Inc. (ret.) Harllln, Providence-St. Mel Brandi Jackson, Washington Glibel Gomez Sports Editor ANOTHER CODE-some students at Soulh Shore are not Margarnt Ho~-CIOCago Tribune David Jones, Fenger adjusting well to a new dress code. Like many other high schools swilching to dress Fashion Editor John B. Johnson-Rand McNa/ft Unda Jones-Roosevelt University codes, the new code was put in place to lessen gang influences, direct sludents' Ylayn Ousley, Whitney Young attentions toward education and not fashion, and prepare them for work force rules. NE Tech Editor William H. Lowe-R.R. Doone/ley & Sons The new colors are white, navy blue or hunter green (the school colors) for shirts and Corey Miggins , Kennedy-King College Layton E. Olson-Howe & Hut1on, Ud. Photography Editor Claude J. Peck, Jr.- ln/and Steei-Ryerson Foundation (ret) dark pants.-Michael Lee, South Shore Edwin Sanchez, University of Chicago Lab Garfield G. Phillpotts-8/ad! Entertainment Television, Inc. AWARD WINNERS-Foreman really "represented" at the Chicago Scholaslic Press Association Book Editor Journalism Awards, as the school took eight awards during the event. Other participating schools included Maris!, South Tashwa Matthews, Lincoln Park Honorary Directors Side College Prep, Hyde Park, Fenger, Lane Tech, Washington, Maria and Wells. New Expression staffers, Brandi Jackson, Special Assignments Editor Jose Cllapa--bse Chapa. Inc. Communications Natasha Taylor, Lincoln Park Dick Cictooe-Chicago Tribune Washington; Jessica Anzaldua, Senn and Dar' Keith l.Dfton, Foreman all won awards. Jobs Editor Fred Eychaner-Newsweb Colpola~oo HI STORY OR HYSTERIA?-In the April edition of New Expression, we reported how some Jennifer Walton, Curie Clarence Page-Chicago Tribune students al St. Patrick's felt they were treated unfairly during Black History Month. The students claimed school officials Entertainment Editor Charles Price-Chicago Sun-rII7I6S (ret) told themthe y couldn't put up a display because they had missed a certain deadline. Recently, school officials contacted Amanda Veazley, Whitney Young Robert Regan--Oa.lbrook International Inc. New Expressicn to deny tha! any events of this nalure occurred. When New Expression contacted the students for reaction May Supplement Editor Heidi Schultz-Agora, Inc. to the administration's claims, they chose to remain silent. Go figure. Ylayn Ousley, Whitney Young Gloria Sr:tbf-Ctairt Communications, Inc. Is everything "bout it" at your school? Doubt it! Whether things are merry or scary, we want to know. Send the 4·1·1 at Reporters your school to the: BuUetin Board, New Expression, 600 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60605-1996 Jessica Anzaldua,Senn Many thanks to our friends and D'Sheadra Benford , Hyde Park supporters who made this Issue Alice Chiu, Lincoln Park possible: Crystal Davis, Lane Tech .ArooymoUs Jabari Evans, De LaSale Cover photo by Mark Flores Devin Haley, Triton College American NatiooaJ Bank Foundatioo Akasia Jarret, Lane Tech Aveoof America, Inc. L.aila McCloud, Lincoln Park The Wilrram C. Bannerman F01.11datioo Suheily Natal, Kenwood Benevolence Committee of Christ Cht.rth r;::::=== Table of Contents Edward O'Keefe, Weber Board of Directors Nnenna OnwunmeluWSt. Scholastica Nehruba Reddins, hitney Young Heory T. Chandler Joseph Talamantez, Whitney Young Chas. Levy Company Illustrators/Photographers The Chicago Community Trust Burning Up Rebecca Babcock, St. Scholastica Chicago Reader Cathy Choulate, St. Scholastica Chicago Tribune Foundation STD's are still in season Kathy Mooses, Chicago Waldorf City ol Chicago Department of CUtlxaJ AffaiiS, GallflfY 37 Joaquin Ochoa, Weber CNA lnsu-ance Companies Adult Staff Colum!Xa College Executive Director Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foondation Bill Brooks R.R. Doone! ley &Sons Company Editorial Advisor Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Billy D. Montgomery Fei-Pr~ecklenblrger Foundation Tech Reviews Copy Editor Friends of Youth ComllllXlicaUon Check out the latest video games MargaretAnn Cross The Inland Press Foondatioo Graphics Director Ralph Johnson Eric J. Williams The Mayer and Moois Kaplan Fami~ Foundallon INw IJtpre.. lon Is published once a month except The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation July, August, s.ptember, and Jaro"'Y by Matshall Freid's Youth Communication, a not-lor-profrt organization. Our mailing address ia: The Nalco Foundation Youth Convnunlca!lon @Columbia College, 600 South Midigan Avenue, The Northern Trust Company Chicago's Very Own Cllicago, llllflOOS 60605·1996 Oal F For an eight-issue sub~ . send checl! tor S12to: Sara Lee Foundatioo Hew E•preaalon Subscnpllon, Sears, Roebuck and Co. @Columbia College, 600 South MICiligan Avenue Chicago. llhnols 60605-1996. Howard L Wdlett Foundatlon,lnc. Include name. address. and zip code. Women ill Communlcallons. Inc. Youth CornmiX1Ication encouregeo written end othe< torm1 ol submissions from its &tall end readero. WPWR-TV Channel SO FOllldatiotl Sports Roundup Youth Communicalion consldOfll al.tlmlulons to be a teptesentabon ol authorship end a consent to reprint This This Jrqed Is su~ed by a CityAr1s 3 Grant from the in lui, or aa allridged or modified, in ,_., EJtproaalon City ol Chicago Department ci CUtl.ral Man and the Prep updates from your favorite teams end othe< publication& or forms, llioois Arts COllla, a state agency. 81 ~ to be iii'P'O!Jf1ale by YO 2NEMAY199a [Inside Our SchoolS] Students split on security guards B) , uheil) 1\atal, Kenl'ood, students any way [they want]." and most of them are off-duty police off1cers,' \!.asia Jarret & Crystal Da1·io;, Lane Tech Darrell Essex, a JUniOr at Lane Tech, satd satd one secunty guard who requested While hi!Jh school secunty guards are to secunty guards 'mtstreat' students because anonymity "The. secunty guards must 'they dent have anylhtng better to do.· undergo testmg, wh1ch Includes a (cnmma~ protect students and promote a calm Clllllpikd hy 'atasha C. Ta)lor, Uncoln Park mh., .chool's Summer of EnhghteTimenJ Secunty guards at Kenwood disputed the background check. Once the cntena has been enVIronment, there are some students who Program. whiCh offe~ students a taste of college students arguments and stressed that they do met the person applymg for the postbon can Dcspne OC!ng hrt w1lh hfc'~ hard blow~• .b.'iXI 1..J.K:a:, suggest they would be better off Without them. l1fe. Th1 o;clectiO!l took hllllto the i\odemy cf the1r best to keep peace, based upon ChiCago then be placed tnt a. a secunty offiCer posrt10n has dcrlrn.ttatcd a~ p Last Month's Essay Question: may be considered as a "big deal" me, is prom lhal Deadline: All gmd11otes mjoy lifttim~ p/nammt nssistnna May 1, 1998-5 p.m. andfrte rrfreskr COIIrstS (in /996, No Extensions! I 9 0111 of/0 grod11otes Sllcas.sfo/ly mttrrd tlte 1110rjora). Financial Assistnna is fJV(Ji/obl~ for qllolifted sllldmts. How to respond: 1. By E-mail: [email protected] CHICAGO CAMPUS ROBEI\f ORLAND PARK CAMPUS 2. By fax {lyped entries ooly): (312) 922·7151 180 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 6060 I 43 Orland Square, Orland Park, IL 60462 (800) 225·1520 • (312) 836-4608 MORRIS (800) 880-9373 • (708) [email protected] 3. By snail mail: Natasha Taylor, Special Assignments Editor COLLEGE New ExpNaalon www.11fiCILnu NCA. Accmtilft 600 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60605-1996 THE INSTITUTE OF ART & DESIGN Trying youth as adults ambush that was tnggered by the nnging of the ~ools attempt to control the now of v.eapons and fire alarm. llus sent the school's ammu01ll0n among }OUth Despite th1s population rusbmg outdoors into the By Chane! Polk fact, guns v,ere easil y obuined by the Uni\wslty oflllinois 11 Chiago wa1tmg sights of two of then fellov. students v..ho assaulted then dassmates students To charge th~ youth. or any others hould these ~udents be charged as v.ho com mil crimes \Ucb as these, as "''ben m1noo are aught breal.mg lav. they are Young C hicago Authors often times g11en community 5m'lct as a wal to repa) adults for thw cnmes? I bclim the adults IS to thrust them into an unfam1liar ansv.er 1 no. I'm sure the feelings of sy\tem and to bclic~e that one act made the1r debt to SOCiet) Instead of Jill lime, commuOJt) ·Arc you • lu Rh school frahrnan ase sef\ ict IS given v..ith the hopes of rebabihtauon. most adults aboot th1 art "if a them adult5 In the Cbt of teen •bo bUs ro wn&e."' Beause the person v. bo bas commntcd the en me has ch1ld commu~ an adult cnme, then the} pregnancy, the mOihcr of the child IS ~cry •Would )OU hkc 10 de•clop thu wnuna talent tn "'ttldy ti&ua for hould rece11 e pu01 hmentthat IS fit for the 11.11 thret yean o( lri&b school' not )et reached v.bat IS determmed by SOCICI) as seldom!) referrtd to as an adult and •V.oufd you bkc 10 ""' your wnunaon tommuruty SCI'\'lCC P The re!>ults of ~cmoruu~ ha\c hccn kno"'n to impact grades. causing grade potnt a\ eragc~ to fall as quickly as temperatures in the"' 1ntcr tudcnt ' opinion vary on how to deal With the !>enior AFRAID OF GOING TO COLLEGP d1~casc HAVENT APPLIED, Yffi h1rle) llarbin. of enn, .-,aid the on!) cure ,., gradualmn While her classmate. Yoho only Y.Ould g1ve her fir..t name, THINK THAT YOU CANT MAKE IT? offered another ahemati\c, IS LANGUAGE A BARRIER? Jes:~ica Anuldua, Seon " top gomg to the classes you don't need.~ Ann satd Every spring a "disease" hits h1gh school sen1ors Some stan Another an We're the only bilingual Institution In the Midwest E 1vtci-1{9'i9' and ~ ·u help you with the flnandal aid forms. volleyball looks lor respect Our da1Se5 are small and we have a friendly and D'Sheadra "Dot" Benford, Hyde Park v.inch made rt to the senu·ftnab that samt year. publicity." Damclle supportive erwii'OIUTlent. Alma;! every year, MOiher McCauley\ volleyball team satd . "It takes lime." There are a b complaints about how girl's sports are rect1~es great med1a auenllon beause of thetr ou~MJndtng Meanwhtle, erfundcd and need support from the school and performances. But to many med1a wnters, ooys' volleyball membefl> of the oo~· Our focus Is you and your success. 1munity. However, not all boys' sports are given respect. is a b1g secret. team at llyde Park Boys' volleyball hardly gets any recogllllion, especially 1n Accordtng to L Brown, a ooys' and gtrls' ~olleyball enJOyed opemng up Ulu~ t r11tlon by Cat hy Moo~ publ1c schools. Ironically, beach volleyball, fea tunng men, referee, 11 will take a while before people start rtCOgnlllng the season 3-U. • ACf/SAT Exams are not required. rapidly growing spat. But when ~express interest in ooys' ~olleyball u an all-gender sport. Memlx:r; like Cory Cuok sa1d the lack of support doc.'n 't traditionally female sport. !hey arc often vieWed u bemg "Volleyball has for so long bctn only a g1rls' sport, so lx>lher h1m. when people hear volleyball, the girls, and only the gtrb, "II doe.\n 't maller if one or 100 people aucnd the games ~ f~ seasoo in 1995, lxJys' volleyball is anew spat come to mmd," Brown said. a!. long as you play hard. But it wnuldn 'I hun if pc~lc {773) 878-8756 ~e Ch~ Public Sdms. Prior to tha~ ~n l7td lx>ys' Students like Danielle McDonald, a member of llyde would at leu1 acknowledge our presence," Cory ~id . ;yOOII was oon-c:istent The f~ Boys' City Volleyball Park ~an.Hy g~rh' volleyball team and co-manager of the "Doy~' volleyball i~ asport that rcquir~ JUSt a~ much extension 235 mpmhtp (level B) was won by Hyde Park, oot the spat ooy~ ' team, said they are OUIIO change the percep t ion.~ tratning. ded1eatton and hard worl ~any other, Ml we 't ~ !he oov~ ci the high sdro's girls' lr.lsketball team, "But we're h~i ng to change that and get the boys more should treat it as any other." MAY 1998 NE 5 Nhe~ft/1 A~Vaf:i(~~ STD season is a.ll yea.r loiJ.g By Lalla McCloud, lincoln Park after the wedding, Allen began are among teenagers. Teens "look" sick doesn't mean they having painful symptoms around his are at the highest risk aren't. Many people have SIDs As the weather begins to warm penis. Tomica had unknowingly because of their without any symptoms for a long up, so will the hormones of many brought two STDs into her greater likeli time. Even without symptoms the teens. But the way teens respond to marriage. Tomica and Darrell hood to have disease can be spread to others. raging hormones could determine responded well to treatment and sex irresponsi The most common symptoms of whether their summer is spent with now both are healthy. bly, such as STDs are sores, itching, minor to friends or with sexually transmitted Some will think this story is unprotected sex severe pain in the genital area and diseases (STD). true and others will think it' s a nd multiple abnormal discharge. These symp Case-in-point: Tomica and fantasy. But the reality is that not toms often get worse during men There are several ways to avoid Darrell, both 15, had been dating for many teens have such a "happy" struation. getting an STD. Among them two months when they decided to ending. When I asked several teens about include: have sex. A week later Darrell broke STDs can change lives forever. STDs, many gave vague answers, • Sexual abstinence (safest way off the relationship with Tomica. These diseases can cause sterility, indicating that not many of them to avoid STDs and pregnancies). Tomica, who was very upset by birth defects and increase chances think seriously about the cons of • Limit your number of sexual Darrell 's decision, decided not to of cancer. Some STDs, like being sexually active. Many of them partners. have sex again until she was AIDS, are even fatal. said if they got an STD, they would • If you must be active, then married. Approximately 12 million just go to the doctor and have it practice safe sex at all times Seven years later Tomica married cases of STDs are reported each who is sexually active can get an treated. Only one girl said she would (condoms etc.). Allen, who was a virgin. One month year. About 3 million of these cases STD. Just because a person doesn't quit having sex altogether. DD Ill!···----- Trying to find a job won't be easy, especially being a teen SPONSORED BY RR DONNELLY & SONS COMPANY Teen job success tips and not having a long line of By Jennifer Walton, Curie experience. By Nnenna Onwunmelu, SL Scholastica Many teens are looking for summer jobs. Here are some tips Work t Try to find a mentor or to It's staff compiled to make your search simplified: associate with people who are in that field of work. Book Title: Write Your Way to a Higher GPA: t Set goals and plan before searching for a job. Many times How to Dramatically Boost Your GPA II won't be easy. II will take some thinking concerning what other applicants Simply by Sharpening Your Writing Skills places or positions you will pursue, how much money you would rllllllll..... , have the same Audience: High school/college-bound students like to be paid and what job will be able to fit your schedule. qualifications Publisher: 10 Speed Press t Be sure to work bard at finding a job that would satisfy you. that you have, but Price: $11 .95, t Don 't be discouraged when places don't call back. the people you know and the personal paperback Alot of times you're playing the odds, so try to handle your experience you've bad just may give Pages: · 219 p. disappointments in stride. you that t Learn to be patient. extra boost. Are you tired of t Try to be a good communicator. turning in At ideas, Being able to talk and relate with otheis is very only to receive a important, especially if the job you're applying for C- for not having has a requirement for working with the public. shown them in a Dora La Couture t Show that you're very interested in the job. clear and concise People will remember you if you show paper? Does your enthusiasm. grade point ~Fashion Cotillion t Be sure to ask intelligent questions. average suffer as Consultant You can find out more information about a job a resu~? Well, this by asking questions. It shows you have a may be the book to 1 Day willingness to learn. solve all your English ~Prom Alterations t Listen carefully. paper problems. Gowns Pay attention to every person that gives you 'Write Your Way to a Higher instructions. Listening skills and the length of your GPA.. .' is very detailed, with tips on Flower Girl attacking the awful fear, angst and procrastination of the paper writing ~ Custon1 attention span are always important factors when Dresses trying to find a job. process. The book talks about all kinds of academic wr~ing, including Design t Be sure to stay polite and courteous. expository prose and creative writing. It also has a Jist of the top ten The words thank you, pardon me and please mistakes that lead to lower grades. Full Figure show that you have manners. The book also gives you the edge on research tools, like CD-ROM and Women ~(Sewing By using these tips, your job bunt should be on-line databases and the Internet. Basical~ . this is a resourceful book that Instruction more productive. Good luck! many students should get. But ff you're low on cash, 'Write Your Way .. .' All Sizes can be taken out of most public libraries. 10% OFF BH.II>ES ANI> WITII THIS BRII>ESMAIDS ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• GOWNS ANI> OTIIlm New Expression is recruiting new staff for the 1998-1999 school AD UTlJRJER SERVICES year. If you've got skills or want to learn some, come join us: 8246 S. Kimbark 1-800-894-7222 4:00 p.m., April30, 1998 773-374-8863 Columbia College, 623 S. Wabash Avenue Room 207 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ,, 6 NE MAY1998 Cimos Pros: There is no age require .Cet's Ylicle! ment to rent a limousi ne si nce they Transportation is a top priority are chauffeur driven. Also, many when it comes to the list of prom limo companies recognize teens ' preparatio ns. Here's a list of desire for new and different cars and possibilities and what you should have chauffeur-driven luxury cars know before deciding on one. uch as Rolls-Royce. Mercedes and Ylental ears Lamborghinis. Limo Bob, of Star Pros: With a rental car, Limo Inc., said, "There arc con tests you can choose the make for prom kings and queens, and model of car. Also, but that 'c; not the only it is usually mo re contest. There 's also economical to pay contests to see who for a car rental than hows up in the best renting a limou- car The btgger and sine. more exottc, the It is more better" Limo Bob practical if you ha<, a 16-pa-;.sengcr. don't want to share 45' ltmou-.tne (the a car with other longest legally couples. Here an aiiO\\ed nn the area where you can streets) wtth a Super look at limos ·"There were a lot of intcndo and other amenitie~ for advantages [when I rented my those \\hO want to arri\e 10 a truly limousine). For one, you don't have umque car Also. most ltmnuc.,ine to worry about any of the problem · compante~ offer other amenities that come with driving. Also. the such as rcfre..,hments and e"en boat driver was real curious and catered ndes. to us," satd Renard Preston 16 "It Cons: 1 imou,ine:-. c,Ln get quite was a stretcb and had<~ TV. ~oh expcnstvc Dependtng on the '>JZC nt dnnks and a lot of nice thtngs. I the car. limo:-. can gn !rom 60 to would detimtely rent a limo again " 160 per hour. Mm.t companicc., ha"e Cons: Most rental compames a six-hour m1n1mum for renting the will not rent a car to someone under limousine While cost can be 25 year. old. deferred by !.plttting coc.,tc., among While some couple~. it can still add up. Abo, one people have thing to wJ...c into considerallon is parents, o r that even though you don't ha\ e to older be a certatn age to rent the ltmou brothers or Stne, most reputable compame~ have sister to rent chauffeurs that act as chaperon~ cars for them, if there is an acctd ent Thts means you ca n' t get too or something happens, the person excited. Limo Bob said, "If the who rented the car will be liable. parent c,ays one thing and the ktd A year of preparation come down to one night. Louis Cafiero, vice president of says another, we l isten to the parent. media relations for Avis Rent-a-Car They' re still in charge. Also, our Everything's picture perfect as dreafns take flight. said, " If someone were to do that, drivers check the bags brought into they could suffer serious insurance the limousines. If they find alcohol See our exclusive Prom photo spread on tlze follo'l-vin g page . problems. [Teens] should look into and the kid won' t get rid of it, that having someone drive them. If kid's parent is coming to pick them they're not listed as the driver and a up because we won ' t drive them; police officer stops them and sees th ey've l o~ t their ride and their that the rental agreement is not in money." Ouch! It pay!> to be smart . their name, the car can be taken Horse dt Carriage changing weather takes a turn for th e $1 50, and a tmnsfer is $1 .80. ou 'II away by the officer right there. It Pros: If you're looking for a worse. M ost tour.. run through have plenty of money left over for after doesn' t matter who is driving the romantic evening, a horse and downtown Chicago. the dance. Also. if you "mistal..ingly" Animal lovers might be car, the parent (or person who rents carriage ride could provide exactly Cons: drink some fermented grape juice, you opposed to this form of transporta the car) would be responsible if that. Although reservatio ns are don't have to worry about not hcing able something were to happen." recommended, they aren ' t required. tion. Also, white you're enjoying to drive Uust maJ...e sure you J...nO\\ what Most of the time, this is not an Ruth Lcichti of the Noble l lorse nature, you might enjoy one of the bus to get on). issue that comes up often, when it said, " If you just show up, we w on' t horse's natural s mell ~. if you get Cons: I don't care what high comes to limo rentals. Renard says, turn you away. I recommend making what I ' m saying. Fisayo Ogundimu, school you go to. you ·re almost said, " It's something I've always "The only disadvantage is the time reservations several days or a week 17, guaranteed to be the butt of some been curious about, it's not factor. Like, if you set up a timetable in advance though, if you have a but jokes. If you aren't easily offended, something I would do. I wouldn't when the driver should meet you at a certain carriage color or style in this might be the method for you, certain place, you have to stick to it. mind. Also, you can be sure that you want my dress smelling like a but most people don ' t' ant to show So if you have more fun at a place get the time that you want." Prices horse." up at their prom on CTA. Alsu, than you expected and want to stay are affordable at $30 per half hour, PubUc Cfransportatlon while there is n low crime mte on longer, or if you want to leave a and there is no minimum. Many Pros: 111L'i is definitely the most (1'A at night, many people still place early, you' re bound to the time carriage companies also offer c lo~ed affordable means of tmnsportation. TI1e don't feel comfortable on public schedule." carriages in case Chicago's ever- fare for a one-way bus or tmin ride is transportation after a ce rt.lin time MAY1998 NE 7 Prom 1998: Picture Perfect Prom Supplement Editor: Ylayn Ousley Shoot coordinators: Ylayn Ousley & Nehruba Reddins Photographer~: Mark Flores Edwin Sanchez - ... Looks like it was worth the wait! What 's everyone looking at? ..., I Mission accomplished. Mode ls: Manson Davis Alicia Pillar Matthew Sheridan Steppin' out in style. Lauren Stern Matthew TaFoya Jaques Walker Julia Woods Models a/lend Lindblom, Maria and Whitney Young 8 NE MAY1998 r------, Getting in touch with us is easy! NewExpress@ aol.com Thanh tn Desmond's Formall\ ear Send us your e-mail! 6 F Randolph Gingi.H Formal n ear TlrerapJ Boutique .J ~ ~ \. Dc,trf>nm T01wley Cow1ctics tere Hadden Shoes Photo \lu>Ot I fJCutuun Palmer 1/ou.H! I"£ \fnnrot. NATIONAL Blackstone Hotel 6n s Htcl,~un 4,~.. Belle of the ball takes out trme to reflect. GUARD • • OW Ifill • 1 1m e. Ahme: GQ, c:ct / WJUr hc.·tlrl\ out Left. I wonder rf lw 'II dance wtth me • 100%Tuition • Skilled Jobs • Great Pay •One Weekend a Month and 15 days a year A hove: Stlltng prelly. • Travel !.eft 'I hat's what everymw '.1 /ook111 g at.' ( 'ht.• c. k 11111 1-800-223-3363 Mull, who add\ a cu\ualtou, /r to /111 ltLH•do. my fri ends decided to start a "Soul Train" line. Of course, I walked into the prom with one of the most beautiful girls I'd Prolt1 Shockers had to strut my stuff. I was walking down the line doing my ever seen. My date was turning heads, so I was happy. Later dance when I stepped on one of my pant legs and tripped! I in the evening, I encountered a couple of friends who IJou've always heard people talking about fell down in the middle of everyone. To top it off, when I noticed that their wallets were missing. Other people said the good things that happened at their prom, got up, my nose was bleeding and I had to be taken to the they couldn't locate purses and items in their jackets. That's but what about the things they don't tell you? hospital. Talk about a memory! when I noticed my date was missing. When I went to look Well, we've got some magic moments that . for her I saw her being escorted out by two gentlemen in happened at one of the worst times possible noyal Pain blue. I could believe my luck. prom night. I spent months preparing for prom. I had confirmed my date three months in advance. I had bought my tuxedo one Do you See Dancing Disaster month in advance, and made sure everything else was What9See? At junior prom, I decided I would be di fferent and wear running smoothly. A week before the prom I had been I'd found a sexy dress on sale and was ready to show palazzo pants instead of a dress. Everything went fine until notified that I was going to be prom king. Things seemed to it off. The dress had a halter style back and a side split. I be going perfectly. My date and I arrived in style and were went out on the dance floor and began to dance to a fast the life of the prom. I was song. As I was dancing I noticed the really confident as I went on straps around my neck coming untied. I stage to accept my crown. The tried to get off the dance floor to fix school photographer shouted my top, but my date kept pulling me for me to grab the prom queen back to the floor. Trying to override the and pose. I grabbed her around loud music, I tried to mouth to him "I the waist and dipped her back have to go to the bathroom," but he •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• for a dramatic looking picture. couldn't make it out. I began to walk Unfortunately, I got too away when he grabbed me around my Hey Girls! involved with the pose and fell waist. I yanked away, which was all I over on top of the queen! . needed to make my top fall. My date If you want to step out in style for prom this Needless to say, that's one and I were both embarrassed as I tried year, send your name, age, address, phone prom picture I won't be to fix my top before everything was number, school, and shoe size to: showing anyone. exposed. But it was too late, everyone New Expression was laughing so hard, they were in 600 South Michigan Ave. Wanted Date tears. Chicago, I L 60605 I had a fight with my Attn: Prom Package Giveaway girlfri end two weeks before "A.Iuminating" Presence prom and was left without a You could be one of two lucky people to win I waited too long to get my dress for date. I couldn' t walk in by a pair of Steve Madden s hoes (size 9 and size prom, so by the time I went looking, myself, and I definitely wasn't 10) and glitter cosmetic products (like the ones the only dresses I found looked like going to sit at home. I decided Illustration by Rebecca Babcock used in the shoot) from Townley to make sure leftovers from 1985. I had a week to go to let my friend hook me up. you're stylin' for this year's prom. Entries must and my choices didn't seem to be improving. My mother's He promised me that I would have a date that wouldn't be received by May 15, 1998. Winners will be friend was a seamstress, and my mom talked me into letting break any cameras and knew how to dance. I was expecting notified no later than May 20, 1998. Thanks to her sew my dress. I picked out a nice design and pretty silver the worst and hoping for the best. I opened my door and Steve Madden shoes and Townley Cosmetics for material. My mom's friend took my measurements and told was pleasantly surprised. I couldn't believe my luck. I providing the prizes to be given away. me that the dress would be ready by the morning of prom. When I picked up the dress it looked fine, so I set it aside •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• and started getting ready. Two hours before prom, I put the dress on. It had to be at least two sizes too small, and my mom's friend had put a hideous looking bow on the back! My mom said no one would notice, but when I got to the East.-West University dance a couple of kids nicknamed me Reynold's Wrap Quality Education at an Affordable Tuition because they said I resembled a piece of thin foil. you Are What you Eat Lowest Tuition of any 4~year Private University in Chicago Most people eat something before they get to prom, but I had been running around all day, so I hadn' t had an opportu Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs nity to eat. When I got to the hote l the prom was in, I was Liberal Arts a nd Sciences almost starving. I couldn' t have been happier when the prom Business Administration chairperson announced that dinner would be served in five E lectronics Engineerin g Technology minutes. As soon as the food came I scarfed down every Computer and Information Science thing from the salad to the main meal. After I was done, I Secretarial Science got up and started dancing and cracking jokes. The only thing I didn't know was that people were laughing at me, not Day & Evening Classes at my jokes. It turned out that I had a big piece of com stuck Job Placement in my teeth the entire time, in addition to a grease stain on Financial Aid Available for E ligible Students my dress. F lexible Credit Transfer Policy Small Classes & Student{feacher Ratio Sittin' On ((op Multi-cultural, International Faculty of the World Con venient Location I decided that it would be nice if my date and I went up to the top of the hotel where our prom was being held. We Spring Quarter Starts April 6 snuck onto the roof and things were going great. We enjoyed For Admission lnf,•rm.llion the scenery for a couple more minutes and then decided to Call 312-lJJlJ-0111, Ext. ZlO return to the prom. I 'd propped the door to the stairwell open, but a gust of wind had closed it. I pulled furiously at East-West University, 816 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60605 the doorknob and realized that it wasn' t opening. We banged on the door for at least an hour before a hotel maintenance worker opened the door. To top it off, the hotel told our principal and our parents. 10 NE MAY 1998 AI>VERTISEMENT • AI>VEI~TISEMENT • AUVEI~TISEMENT • ADVERTISEMENT Chicago State University We Are Not Just Recruiting Students, We Are Designing the Future rIa"" ..,, z<· ,.., so )1'11 1.... I Wlh Ill II "'fll'(' lill Jlll) cIa., .... It,.., rllfft•fl·nt than what .., m u II . t· a 1 h gJ.UII, both 1111 -.blc·r .tlld I ,lt i.., I I'C)Ilirt•d ill Hll orrliii Are you 011 a Scholarship '11 11'} \\(' 1 (' ('O li ('(' IIJ('d Wll fl Ill } I .tppiH d a11d ""' fn1 ,,... I llo " do) 011 like ) our in II til\ ' "-' r t' ) o u ,. e I <' t'l <' tl uow? wt·II IH'ing ullclt hl'y \\llltle·d lo k ll 12 NE MAY 1998 , ,L,•A- J v r-··· -----· . --· -·-·. ------• 'ex Resszon What I'm looking for? I'm tired of shedding tears Missin!YOU going through pain from a boy I suffered for years Oh how I miss you so much I want someone who would I need to feel your soft and gentle touch make this broken heart of mine heal I need to feel your body next to mine Be real, not scared to let me know how they feel I need to hear your voice so sweet and kind I don't wannabe a playa' anymore Why did you have to go away I want someone to close this playa' door Couldn't you stay another day 1'm ready to settle down When you left you took part of me with you Instead of having boyfriends all over town Now tell me what I'm going to do I want a respectful boy I guess I'll JUSt keep warting for your return One who won't play with me just like a toy But for you my mind, body, soul wrll continue to yearn You don't have to have a car Because I'll like you as you are Lakesh i MichelleLadd You don't have to have a lot of money 0 Hirbn I'm just letting you know this I I 'cause I'm not the type of girl that is phony I I want someone who would ignite my fire hopefully one day give me what I desire One who would always be near and understand me crystal clear One who would be there for me when times are tight Never argue, and never fight Through the relationship, 1'm a true friend I'll always be there for you until the end "I Love You" words that I plan one day to use hoping the words would never get abused The Exit So hopefully one day you will be mine You entered my hou e And everything would just be fine As if you belonged So basically don't cheat or I ie Without inviration Don't try to keep things on the down low you made it your home cause if I find out I'm gone with a slam out the door You entered my house Just try me, and you will see! I never objected M y loyalty to you Latlsha Metcalf was always expected Hirsch I entered your hou e You didn't want me to stay Wanted me to pack my bags When 9 nealized Tried to send me away You wouldn'tlel me sit When I realized that you were gone, I also realized that your dues were So when you enter my house done on Earth and you had to go to bring joy to other families. I'll show you I realized that my love could not hold you back. I closed my eyes, C lndi H III dreaming of how you would want to take it. When I went to pay my last LaneTecb respects, I saw that you looked so peaceful. I realized God took you for a reason, but at the same time I started to cry. Later on we went to the Cindi participated in '(otllh Communicmion's Novembt?r's PoNT)' church. Writing Workshop We started to pray and when I open my eyes, I realized my last rose had started to decay. I realized you were trying to tell me to stop crying sad tears because you have no more pains. That's when I realized why God took you home. rlfl Klmbcrlfl /Vlullln ttlldcn MAY 1998 NE 13 D" you have a book, CD or movie review? 7 Mile is the latest in a growing group of Do you know >f Chicago teens making entertainment news NEtaf/t~ young artists who are If, so give us a call our Entertainment Editor paying homage to 7 Mile, ready their hometown, by (312) 922-7150 naming their group to go the after the cjty distance By Devin N. Haley, Triton College among their peers, Many new artists are briging attention to their particularly in the church. cities, as well as themselves. For example, Now that they are becoming well known, the of them. singing group 702 is named after an area code young aduks offer advice to teens on the 'In h~h school a lot of drugs was around in Las Vegas, Nevada and balladers 112 is also importance of remaining level headed. me, but I thank God the name of a club in Atlanta, Georgia. Bone Oeion and Ul G said they were stars in high to this day that no one ever forced me to Thugs 'N Harmony pays respect to East 99, school because of their talent but they were not do drugs' Lil G said. He added, "You have to which is a street in Cleveland, Ohio. shenered from peer pressure. live and leam. Be a leader and not a vaitable immediatefy, the Coi1st Guard c:an Joining the trend is 7 Mile. The young group 'Everyone wanted me to sing for different follower.' offer you up to $30.000 for COllege, enfist is named after a very popular street in Detroit. activities in school,' Deion said. 1hey used to Oeion added that he faced similar menc bonuses up to $tz.ooo tot seteclllll The members include Deion Lucas, 21 , Seantez always want me to sing all the time.' added Ul preSsure as earty as junior high school. A 'T Robinson, 20, Luther 'Squeak" Jacobs, jobs,. gU4tifhked lraillMg, and 2- and 3-yNr ezt G. 'But (some) people in school didn~ think that Both said their first album relates to teens 20, and Glynis 'UI G' Martin, 17. enlisanenut NJd tn 3'0 days paid Yaaltion and we would make it b~. People don' want to see by being universal and talking about love. Their initial album, '7 Mile,' is the first project tr.wet opportunities and )fDliW goc ., exdting other people make it if it isn1 them.' When they are not singing, their hobbies to come off of Mariah Carers record label, job that rnattenf What fdnd of job? Law ent'utce Throughout h~h school, the 7 Mile members include: basketball, skating and bowling. Crave Records. ment. seard1 and I'1'SC\Ie,. and marine and emn said they faced drugs and other social ills They said most of these activities have to be Having grown up around music, 7 Mile impacting todars teens. While many of their done with !ami~ because of their new ronrrw!'f lltll safety. FuJf. Md ~ positions ler formed in h~h school after being a popular item peers were using drugs, 7 Mile remained clear stardom. you save lives and pavwa the environment while .Jen'in9 your coumry. FOI' more ~ Galt towork, and then I go home being an accountan~ so I can manage my money. 1-808-CKT-USCG Dejah's Un-D and do my homework. I do not have time to hang out You have to have something to fall back on because or Yisit us at or anything. It does not affect my schooling because there is no guarantee in this business. If you are not Nyable talent I am so determined to accomplish both goals that I doing your part and the record company is not doing have set in school and for my career. their part, things will just fall apart. I also would like By Nnenna Onwunme.lo, St. Scholastica NE: \Vboare to produce-my CNill music as your role models? well. Wbtle many of her peers are watchmg music Dejah: Whitney NE: How do you feel Find us on the web at 1idea; and listening to COs, 15-year-old Dejah Houston, Patti LaBelle, about stardom's pa;itive and www.uscg.miVjobs Gomez is making them . A sophomore at St. Tamia, Momca and negative effects 'on young Scholasllca, Dcjah is a rising star ontbe Cbicago Brandy.! especially stars? bascd Un-D-Nyable Entertainment record label, owed admire Brandy for her Oejah: It is best to by Chicago White Sox supe~r Frank Thomas. great success, because not Jet your career get to Eric's Not-So-Excellent Academic Adventure. During abreak in her busy schedule, NE talked she has come along your head. There are some with DeJah about the perks and the problems around way. You can tell that peqJie who will talk about her newfound stardom. she has really worked you and try to bring you, but NE: At what age did you start singing? hard, and she is setting it is best just to ignore them. Oejah: t've been singing in the church since I examples for alot of NE: Any advice for was 5, but it wasn't until the ages of 7 to 9 that I other singers. I mean, future singers? began to think about performing she not only has a Oejah: Makesure seriously. record, but now she has that thisis something that N E: How did you get signed on with Un-D her own sitcom. you really want to get into. It Nyable Entertainment? NE: Do you write your own music? Where do is a Jot of work and there is so mucll pressure, Dejah: I met afriend of Paula Wilson 's, my you get your insptrations from? especially if you are in school. I am always tired, and executive producer, who is in my choir at church. Iter Dejah: Churchand from my life. I wrote I do not get alot of rest. I do not eat properly, friend heard me sing, so she asked me if I would like three songs so far. I amsti ll developing my writing because I am always on the run. You have to prepare to get serious about taking on a career. I said yes, and skills. I actually wrote one single that appears onside yourself mentally and physically, beause you are so she introduced me to Paula and I auditioned fOf B, called "I Wanna Be Loved By You." going to be challenged al ot. Be careful of wbo you her. That's how I got signed. Paula and I worked onthat. I wrote thelyri cs and she trus~ and one thing you must always remember is to NE: Jlow are you able to balance school and produced the music. make sureyou have fun with whatever you do. If you professional singing? NE: What are your plans for the future? are not having fun and you see it as ajob, then you Oejah: It is very hard for me.l just really stay Oejah: After high school, t plan to go on to will not get anywhere. Just try to make the best of it. 'To Eries teache.rs, as fOCIJscd as pa;sible. I go toschool, then go straight college and continue onwith my career. I plano n ~he students all look alike. Things are a bit different at DeVry. r------, The classes are small There's lots of lab time. And plenty of equipment I I Also, we teach year 'round, so you can earn a 4-year degree in just 3. You can get your degree in Electronics, Computer Infonnation : NE is putting together a summer calendar. : Systems, Business, Accounting or Telecommurucations Management• And once you do, you11 find we have an outstanding graduate placement record. : If you know of any teen or general audience events, : Sometimes, different is better For more Info rmation contact: : send them to: Summer Calendar : Karin Kushino at 713.929.6155 ext. 2002 I New Expression Newspuper I or e-mail us at [email protected] I 600 S. Michigan Avenue I I Chicago, Illinois 60605-1996 I I I lo:======~ L------.J 14 NEMAY 1998 NE 11/te'\t:ai»tefV t:' ~regrtant? Uncle Sam ready to take charge ~Ca:ring answers, now. 1 By Devin N. Haley, Triton College As a teenager in high school, the most difficult thing he had to deal Pregnanl. or thmk you are' Ch1eagoCarc has lmmer:li ,\tc when you nl'ed them most - In a caring, with was de!ending his beliefs. Sam said dealing with peer pressure answer~ New artist Uncle Sam b.k.a. Samuel Turner is making music lovers confidenll<~l atmo~phcrc wasn't a problem because he was "pretty much a leader." \Vc offer free pregnan<:y te~ts - no appo1ntment come to attention. "Growing up was kind of hard, but through the determination and ncc·cs•ary, call24 hours a d ..y. •pee~al teen serv1ccs; con During a time when many R&B artists are trying to get raunchy, Uncle prayer, I made it," Uncle Sam said. lidcntl IE~VCe~~'ZC' a~Vafvt(~~ Northwestern Sara B or not to B? BUSIN ESS COllEGE teen ISSues, from breakmg 95 YMrs oJSurcen Stories-And Cou11ting By Nebru ba Rtddins, Whitney Young artists back in the day up w1th your Significant Despite the fad that her Sara B ~an aspinng Cllicago-land artist who t~her to v1olence 1n the production did her no justice, wants to give 1998 her all, but she may get lost in the strccl\. ll011ever, the she is proud of her sucet$ so Northwest City Campus: deluge of the more culwred artiStS of R&B and rock. subjects were represented far. llavmg authored II of 4829 North Lipps Avenue Her self-titled CD hit music stores in November. wcanly and lacked the 14 son~ on her CD POSie!S were pinned up in several downtown crcallvlly. Chicago, IL 60630 between the ages of II and locations, displaying a lovely face and bright smile. Not trying to put a Admissions 800-396-5613 12, her producer and ~were billing her as a cross between Janet struggling new artist manager, William Messner, Jackson and Madonna. While her sweetness and down, but Sara 13 could Southwest Suburban Campus: boasts that his teen is a cbann is noticeable, she has a long way to go before use a little help. In the musical wonder. However, 8020 West 87th Street she can join Janet and Madonna. music indu~try, a star can after reviewing her CD, I was Hickory Hills, IL 60457 It's obvious that many people are capable of easily re on top of world wondering how did it all Admissions 800-682-9113 getting a record deal and making it because of image one minute and at rock happen in the first place. and production. The sounds of this Dr! Sandrerg bottomthe next. You have to be ready for any and all Messner spoke on behalf of the teen artist, although Northwestern Business College Is nccred1led by North Control Assoc1nt1on of junior woold have been belter appreciated in the competition in this situation and this alone makes Colleges and Schools. 30 N LaSalle St. Am 2400, Chicago, ll60602, 312 263·0458 she was present during a recent pres.~ briefing. I ~ , because her style is similar to that of the teen timing and creativity a must. In fairness, the (.D's contents do address real MAY 1998 NE 15 ,------~, ------1 New Expression is on-line! 1 : r~eck out our new \f e~~ite at : : http://www .chicago.digitalcity .com/go/teen : L------~ Last year, he led the team attitude and approach DeLaSalle's in batting average (over .400), toward the game. hits and also had three home "He cares for the Mike Brown runs. Over the summer, he had game and his image. You never hear about By Jabari Evans, DeLaSalle a batting average of .465 with eight home runs with the Nile Ken in the news using In today 's world of high price sports figures, Renegade summer squad. drugs or committing crimes. He's a true role 1 it's rare to see athletes playing for the love of the With his quick success in the ~port, Mike says model. ' game. This has even trickled down to prep sports he maintains a level head. While many people are beginning to notice as more prep starts look to skip college for the big "I wouldn 't consider myself the best, just one Mike, he has his eyes set on retaining the Catholic bucks in the pros. However, there are a few of the best," Mike said. "My grandfather used to league title this year and making the big step to athletes who still play because they love it. tell me never to think that you are the best because varsity after this season. Del..aSalle's Mike Brown is one such player. there is always someone else just as good. Right However, Mike admits he has given some The Del..aSalle sophomore was introduced to now, I would be happy just to start on the baseball thought to the professional ranks. the game of baseball when he was 8 years old by team in college." "In about five years, I see myself playing in the Focus )Vllr perspcctive-lca.m to see his uncle. Since that time he has been a perennial every aspect of life in the light of Mike said he patterns his play after Seattle major leagues, doing good and living the good God's Word as you prepare to serve all star in Little League and made the competitive Mariners superstar Ken Griffey Jr., not just life," Mike said. him as a Christian professional. frosh-soph Del..aSalle team as a freshman. because Griffey is his favorite player, but for his CHRISTIAN CoMMUNITY Experience the warmth and excitement of being welcomed into a community ofbeliever~--and see how your faith in Christ will grow. By Corey Miggins, Kennedy· King College and Melissa Fabaduquia connected on a kills and eight assists in a easy 15-1, 15-1 bases-loaded double to help Lane Tech blast INCREOIBLE CL.\SSROOM nonconference win over Near North. In Boys' baseball action, Harlan continued Niles West 11-3. Expand your opportunities and Abdiel Quiles' four kills led Public League intensify your education with the a four-game winning streak after a recent 18- In Girls' soccer, Rosa Balbuena and lndara champion Mather to a 15-8, 15-11 Public Far outstanding resoun:es of downtown 12 comeback win over Whitney Young to Hernandez each scored two goals for Kelly in North victory over Sullivan. Chicago-just thirty minutes from blank Corliss 10-0 in a Public South opener for a 4-1 nonconference win over Morgan Park. After Whitney Young won the Public campus. both teams. Richard Turner gave up only one Mather's Clara Stoean scored twice, League chess title, the team failed to ======~ hit and had 13 strikeouts while Kenny Davis bringing her total to 12 goals in four games in continue downstate. Foreman finished in 15th hit a bases-clearing triple for the Falcons in leading the Rangers past Von Steuben 2-0. place to pace the city schools in the IHSA the fourth inning. Marta Szyelowska scored twice and Maria state tournamen. Other schools who placed in Hig_hly skilled Speaking of Young, they rebounded from Flores once for Foreman in a 3-0 shutout the state finals included: Bowen (26th), Curie that loss to Harlan by beating Weber 9-4 as victory over Lane Tech. (33rd), Senn (35th), Hubbard (45th), Orr (50th) peoP!e are highly Dave Martinez drove in three and Omar Claudia Arzante's two goals were the and Phillips (89th). Paniagua scored three runs for the Dolphins. difference in Schurz's 2-0 win against Public Congratulations go out to Marshall's pa1d people. Robert Gonzales was 3·for-4 with a home White North for Steinmetz. Maria Delgado Dorothy Gaters, the winningest girls' Linc oln Tec h G r aduate s are both. run and a triple to lead Washington to a 7-2 added six saves at goal for the Bulldogs. basketball coach in state history, on receiving victory over Chicago Vocational in another Kennedy's Gabriella Uribe recorded her the Giant Step award for achievements in You can team the skills you need at Lincoln Tech and be ready In second consecutive hat trick of the season in less time than you t h ink to begin a rewarding career. Call today. Public South section game. academics and athletics. Coach Gaters, one Learn great skills. Eam great pay. Niles West defeated defending Public a 9-2 Public Red-South section win over of six recipients that included former CALL T O DAY F OR A FREE BROCHURE League champion Clemente 7-3 behind Dan Bowen. Sara Trevino added two more goals Grambling State football coach Eddie Automotive Technology • D iesel Truc k Tec hnology Spitz's three-RBI game, which included a for the Crusaders. Robinson, attended a recent ceremony at the home run. In Boys' volleyball, Kelvyn Park blasted White House and received the award from In Girls' softball, Monique Woodson went Lincoln Park 16-14, 9-15, 15·6 in Public President Clinton. 3-for-4 and Dedrica Hunter had eight League North action. Joel Diaz paced Kelvyn Finally, Whitney Young's Quentin strikeouts as Chicago Vocational won their Park with 12 kills, Hector Rodriguez added Richardson was doing it again as he scored season and Public Southeast opener over eight kills and six blocks, and Jerome 19 points and had 10 boards in the Hirsch 18-7. Samayon contributed four aces and five digs. McDonald's All-America Game in Norfolk, Va. Sara Backing had three hits and tWo RBis, Paul Satzinger led Whitney Young with 12 ,------,I -rEE.. S! I Improve Your Writin g S k ills! I GET PUBLISHED! I I I .Join t he publisher of New Expression newspaper for our final writing I workshops. I LINCOLN TECH I May 30, 1998 I I Script Writing I 708-423-9000 773-625-1535 Ideal for students interested in learning how to write scripts for film and 8920 South Cteero A ve 7 3 20 West Agatlte Ave I I O ak Lawn, IL 604 53 N omdge . IL 60656 music videos, as well as television programs. ..,.,..,.;..,., hncoln te c h corn I I The workshop will be held from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Youth Comntnication, 623 I S. Wabash Avenue, Room 207. I I $10 per teen to cover food and materials. I Look lOP OUP NAICAR coming to your high school. I C ull Billy Montgomery ut (312) 922-7150 lo n ol(lstcr. 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