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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]. ILLTOP The Student Voice of Howard University VOLUl\-lE 85, NO. 37 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2002 Enron For Dummies Understanding the U.S.' Largest Bankruptcy
partnerships that allowed managers to conceal the debt. Board of CoMl'lt.Eu FROM STAIT Rt-:t>ORTS Enron announced a $638 mi llion loss for the third quarter October 16, 2001. reducing the Trustees Staff Column he Houston-based Enron Corpora• value of stockholders· equity by $1.2 billion. tion bought and sold infrastructure Enron then announced Nov. 8 that it had o,er Chairman to Jonathan C Sims commodities, such as wholesale staled profits by S586 million over the last four electricity contracts, natural ga., years and it was responsible for $3 billion in pipelines. waste water manngement obligations to several partner.;hip,. Stay With andT power plants, to wholesale suppliers and Life is Too retail customers worldwide. The Aftermath Enron Enron's rise Thous,u1ds of employees were left unemployed. Enron had encouraged employee... 10 inve,1 in Short The company, founded in 1985, was considered By J E,NIFER CUMM INGS company while executives sold personal shares Hilhop Staff Writer a pioneer in the largely uncharted global energy in the company. Numerous lawsuits are pending. fter reading the article, markets. "Student Anempts Sui The company's Enron Political Action Com Board of lrustees Chairman By the late 1990s. Enron's reported profits mittee has been a leading corpora1e donor to Acide in Tubman Quadran- came from marketing and trading future prices Frank Savage will not join the six politic:11 causes and candidates. Since the 1990 gle," I was brought back to one for energy contrac1s - meaning 1he company Enron Corp. executives who tragic period of my life. It was election C}'Cle, Enron and its employees made resigned Tueway from the col worked 10 guarantee a specific price at which nearly $6 million in comributions. with abou1 7-1 like yesterday, but actually it was gas, oil. or clcctricuy could be supplied some lapsed energy trader's board of more like two years ago my fresh pereent of those donations going to Republicans, directors. time in the future. Enron made the difference on including $290,000 to George \V. Bush in 2000. men year in Drew Hall when the selling and buying price. Savage, 63, head of Savage things were put into perspective. Several poliucians are rerurning contribuiions to Holdings. is one of eight mem Enron·s slar rose in Wall Street due 10 its mas Enron or charities for worker left unemployed. was gening ready to head out to sive growth and siated profits, with the company bers expected to remain on board my 12:40 class where we were By the time the company wen1 bankrupt in in wake of stark cri1icism from often promising shareholders a 200 percent Dec. 2001, it employed nearly 21.000 people having a midterm. The clock was return on their invc~lment::, labor groups and Congress. going on 12:38 and the phone worldwide, boa.,1ing profits of SIOO billion, and The resignations fo llow Ken rang. I picked up the phone. and Enron's Crumble had projects in India, South neth L. Lay's, former CEO of it wa, my best friend back in America, Asia and Europe. Enron. use of Fifth Amendment North Carolina on the line. By 2000, 1he company had e-wanded its opera• Besides jump-starting the sagging ··old econo protection from self-incrimina- My friend said ··we need 10 1ions beyond 1he traditional energy business, my"' energy markets, Enron formulated a busi 1ion when he appeared before a talk" and I responded "Sure, when exploring ventures like online trading of energy ness stra1egy for the ··new economy" by selling Congressional commincc Tues and telecommunication commodities. providing unusual ··products" like protection against bad The Enron building "hich ~it.\ qujtlly in do" 1110\\ll I get back from my class, but I llottslon used to a pl:tl'C of emplO)m~ll for thousands day. Lay also served on Howard's have to go." They resJ)Onded with risk-management consulting services and sup• wea1her, broadcast slots for advertisers. and units board of trustees until he plying Internet broadbm1d services. of Internet bandwidth. "ho \,ere left unemplO)td l'K'C'Ju.\t of lh(' compa1l) •~ a shaky voice ··we need to talk bankruJ>IC).' resigned Jan. 3 L now·•. J said one last lime ··t have Eventually. the quantity of financial contracts Congres.,ionnl committees are currently hold A flurry of speculation has sur far outnumbered con1rncts to actually del iver rng hearing~ and viewing documents to investi• to go·· and hun~ up the phone. rounded SavaJ!e. :t member of commcx.liric.\. pulJing lht' comp,iny jnto
1'110!0 Coort"Y or XM Radio X~I Ratfio·, ,1ud)o on Ne"\, Yod A,t!. ha., pcmed tobc a II\."\\ a~ fOrum todcbatc ,tlk.l~nl Photos by ~lrlnnle Ne.bin .....,uc,. ·1 hl')''re off: CtuHlidate-. for , tudent j!O\ernmcnt pchilion~ pre,entcd their ide..t\ 10 \tude111\ \tonda) in Ore" llall. By JO/lc:S Cu~t~u,GS Jackson, "What's the Word" is the only show where By CORL\ CUNN11'Gll \M Hilltop Staff Writer several Howard student, have made guest appear Campus Editor ment. and Change. ances. On Tuesday several students were took part in '"When student, are aware of the problems they can a discussion abolll the historical contributions of become involved and then they affoc1 a change in the Even though sophomore biology major Natasha Frederick Douglass as well as participated in a black Students got the chance 10 hear the goals and ohjec cunent system." Williamson said. Fontaine had no previous radio experience, she imme history month quiz. tives of candida1es for the HUSA president und vice• Williamson was quick 10 lei speak-out anendees diately fell into her own once the "on air" light clicked "What's the Word" airs Monday thru Saturday from president J>OMS and the undergraduate trustee slo1 know that the Awakening was not only a HUSA slate, on. 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. Monday in Drew Hall. but also a Student movement. "Being on the radio can definitely be addictive." she Another guesl, sophomore biology major Chelsea Candidates switched turn, presenting their pl:1t '111e Awakening consist of a group of highly moti said. ··1 really could nol believe how easy going the Jones, had the same reserves as Fontaine. "When I forms. Genia Wright, current School of Communica• vated s1Uden1s, who want to see change here at host was." was approached to do 1he show. I thought it would be tions president. was the first to present her platform. Howard University;' Williamson said.111e Awakening XM radio. the latest technological advancemenl in a fun thing 10 do bul I was nervous," she said '"Bul The L.E.G.A.C.Y. platform propos• Please See Speakow,86 the world of radio, has surfaced on campus with a with the host being so down to earth and the familiar cs 10 revive the Howard vision by series of talk show, geared toward student issues. 1op1cs we were covering all 1he pressure was off." exemplifying the Uni,crsity's four As a part of black history month, Howard students Bo1h Fontaine and Jones easily handled their roles core values. will be feat ured for the entire month of February on as guest's speaker.;, as they shed 1heir knowledge of ··we show truth through our ethics XM Radio show ··What's the Word." Frederick Douglass to all the late night listeners. and commiunent to the student Using an all-digital sound and the power of satellite The idea of bringing students on "What's the Word" body, leadership means that we will feeds, XM radio is changing the way America listens was masterminded by the show's producer Jennifer not only fulfill our cons1itu1ional to the radio. Subscribers are treated to coast-to-coast Tuheri. duties but go beyond them," said Life crystal clear reception and over a 150 different chan When 11,heri was starting 10 look for show ideas for Wright during the ,peak-out," & nels ranging from hip-hop and sports 10 news and talk the month of February, the humorous 20-something Excellence should not only be radio shows, Babble 011 is one such channel. producer saw her opportunity to not only exhibit a applied to students, but to adminis- Babble On is the only radio channel of its kind. twist on black history mon1h programming but also a trators and fac ulty, and finally we ~ allowing everyone from ·Generation x· 10 baby perfect opJ)Ortunity to reach out 10 XM mdio's neigh plan 10 bring together the students in boomers to participate in discussion, on world issue, bors. service oriented programs." Six degrees ofLauyn. or 01her topics. Ranging from the "I lot Pants Show" "I wanted 10 get some local college students in on Next to pre Views Bv O1rn1rn; K K. NAYO Archer, e.xprel>sed no desire 10 be a candidate for 1he posi bcr of interim position, will foll due 10 1he employment of Con1ribu1ing Writer tion and the comminee has taken 1hc declination into Caldwell-Colbert What do you plan accoun1. Reidy said the search is national and the word will "I am confident [that] outsianding individuals will Provos1 and Chief Academic Officer, Toy Caldwell-Col spread via publicaiions ofhighereducution and other medi• be found as a result of the process," Swygert said. " I to give up for bert, has initiated her goal 10 permanently fill interim/act ums. The comminee will also search 1hrough their indi • am ,ure the search proce" will proceed with dispatch ing posi1ions wilhin the Univcrsi1y by forming n search vidual contacts, Reidy said. and conclude in a reasonable period of time." Lent? comminee that will locate and app<:>int a Vice Provost for "We want to make sure we have the ~trongest commiuee Both Brown and Reidy v.ere frank when descrihing Student Affairs by the conclusion of this semester. pool p<:>ssible," Reidy said. how successful and inOuen11al Archer has been at the "When she (C:tldwell-Colbcrl) came on board last July, An:her has led the Division of S1ude111 Affairs for many po,11ion of VP for S1udcn1 Affairs. she noticed immediately how important it was 10 haven per ycar.i nOw as an interim administnuor. The po~ition has sev "I like Mr. Archer," Brown said. ··He 1ries tc> work manent Vice Provost of Student Affairs and is taking the cml functions that are crucial 10 the coordination ofoffices well w11h us and has alway, made himself av,tilable. steps 10 do so," said Associate Provost and search comminee and issues dealing directly with s1ude111s. I think we have had a great working relationship with member, Joseph P. Reidy. The Howard University H-b<>ok describes the division as him this year:· The search commiuee met last Friday and this past Tues• pertipent in providing, an excep1ional co-curricular expe• Reidy is new at the posi1ion of Associate day to deliberate on the issue, and Caldwell-Colberl gave rience ~lat is supportive of Howard's academic program and Provost and was previously the Associa1e Dean the student body a voice in 1he selection by allowing re0ec1ive of the Uni,-ersity's core value.s of truth, excellence, of 1he Graduate School, which Ii mited his work Howard University S1uden1 Association President, Ste• leadership and service. ing interaction with Archer. but he sttll pre"ed fanie Brown, 10 si1 on the commillee. Thy Division of Student Affairs has approximately I 3 on 1he achieve men is 1ha1 were accomplished by Archer. Roilyn Graves "My role fon the comminee l is 10 bring a stodent 's per• offices beneaih it ranging from Student Ac1ivi1ies to Rc, spec1ive 10 the process," Brown said. "'II is important 1.h:11 idence Life. "He"s done a fine job," ReirJy said. ··1 don't see this Junior the candidates have qualifications and can work with the Presidem H Patrick Swygert supports Caldwell-Col•• a, an indictment. but H' the Provo,1 says, ii is impor- Tulecom Management students," bert's efforLs 10 fill these interim po,ition, and told the Uni• 1an1 to fill the position wilh a permanenl pers(,n:· "Nothing. Reidy said that Interim VP for S1ude111 Affairs, Raymond vcrsity during las1 years Town Hall Meeting 1ha1 the num• Archer declined 10 comment un 1he i"ue. H.U.S.A. Town Hall Addresses Privatization and Security B\' ASHLI:\' TRA\'/\U~I access 10 campus, and increased traffic on Georgia Avenue. Contributing Writer "For a school that is in 1he heart of 1he city 10 make the campus safer there would need 10 be more measures taken The Howard Unil'ersity Student Association kicked off its to secure the campus," said Melissa Morgan, pre-physical HUSA week on Tuesday with a Town Hall meeting that therapy major. "Closing Sixth Street would solve nothing focused on the privatization of Sixth Street and campus when people could still enter from Fourth Stree1. TI1e school security. needs 10 think ofalternatives 10 making security be tier, such "The purp<:>se of HUSA week is 10 spark conversmion on as more lighting," various topics and imerest 1ha1 are at the top of students' Justin Hanford, a junior English maJor, also e.~presse Jarrell Greene Junior Woman to Woman Conference Communications "Wasted time. I am going to BY M, Jor Au' \Nl>t-.R future. Contributing Writer The kc) note speaker for thi, year, conference wa, be more productive with my Anne Scmpow,ki, a Cincinnati nati\'e, who served a, the leisure time." The Ladies of Alpha Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Soror fiN A"ismnt Brand Manager for Tampa, ,n 1998. ity, Inc. hosted 1he 'Jl:mh Annual Woman to Woman Con- Scmpowskt currently serves a., the North America Bmnd Manager for Tompax, managing 1he daily acllntic, uf the ference on Tuesda)•, February 121h. Entitled, ·•sisters Let's "falk ...Defiance of a Decade: The $350 million dollar frn nchise. Definition of a Woman", the annual event consisted ofsev In her mc" age. Sempo\\ ,ki reminded the young ladies eral workshops geared 1owards the development of minor .1bou1 what it take, 10 be ~ ,ucce"ful Blad. woman in ity high ,chool girls from the Washington metrop<:>litan today's society. area. The young women were selected from 18 high schools Speaker, for thts year's conference rncluded Varn including Anacostia High School, Archbishop Carroll Fredrick, Rita Floyd, Shantrelle P. Lewis, Re,·ercnd Loi, High School, Ballou Senior High School, and Banneker Wooden and .\h Sha Pemberton Along wnh the-,e and Senior High School. other ,pcakcrs, Peta Linds.1y, a high school ,cmor, ,p From A I Savage w~ among four directors Lay Board of Directors by the AFL-CIO, a Many financial in,mu1i011, prohit,11 the company's largest shareholder while assigned 10 the commiuee. The Securities labor union and California', public executive,. like S,tvage. from ,ininr on serving as a Enron board member. Many Exchange Commission (SEC) is now employee re1ireme111 plan, CalPERS. the boards of Companie, in which 1hey deemed his position as a conflict of inter• investigating those transactions. Although Savage has been a member of invest or inve,t heavil). Because Alliance est. Along with other Enron directors, Sav- Qualcomm's board since 1996, on Febru ,erved as a money manager to the col• Savage, former chairman of the $35 bil- age has come under close scru1iny in the ary 4 the AFL-CIO requeMed that the lapsed energy company, question, ha,-e lion Alliance Capital Management Inter- past months, as shareholders question SEC investigate all of Enron's board arisen about Savage's allegiance to both Orriel Richardson national, was appointed to an Enron why the board failed to reveal peninenl members 10 determine if they should be billion-dollar corporation,. Sophomore finance committee to specifically serve on financial informal ion. banned from serving on the boards of Prior lo heading Alliance. which provid• Biology and Classics the Compensation and Management Alliance insists no conflict existed. other publicly traded companies. ed client service, in Africa and the Mid "Carbonated beverages." Development comminees. "His position on the board was a person• Both groups wan1ed Savage 10 be dle Eas1, Savage was Senior Vice Presi As investors hurried to sell stock during al mailer. not an Alliance mailer," said removed from Qualcomm ·s board because den1 of 1he Equitable Life Assurance the energy company's Fall collapse, John Meyers, a spokesman for All iance. he served on an Enron board. Socie1y, anuther multi-billion dollar cor Alliance Capital Management lnternu• Savage wa~ unavailable for comment. "We've asked Qualcomm\ board to step poralton tional became Enron's largest shareholder, Recently, Enron's board bas been cri1i- forward with some c;tplanation of why In August, day, b.!fore Enron\ chief owning about 43 million shares, accord• cized for it, numerous conllic1s of ,merest 1hey believe the practices of 1he Enron executive, Jeffrey K. Skilling, re,ignecJ, ing 10 financial documents. and for allowing administr:110" to engage board ~ave no1 impacted 1heir board," said Savage left Alliance 10 form an in,e,1- In October, following Enron's public \ in faulty financial 1ram,ac1tons 1ha1 cven- William Panerson, director of 1hc A FL ment company. Sa\'age Htlldings, a firm Compiled By Melanie Nesbitt .UU\0lmcement of bankruptcy. the comp,~\ toally led to the company's collapse. CIO"s inves1men1 office. "We think Frank 1ha1 provides private equity funds 10 ny created a special comminee 10 invesli• Despite the criticism, Savage was recent Savage should step forward and tell his inveM in infras1ructurc projech in ,ub• story," Pauerson said in interviews. Saharan Africa. ''" '"' •••-"oos \ •'~'""" 2/08/02 HUH: Lost Property Student Health: Sick Moment in Black History HPT East: Injured Person 'Iransport HPT: Sick Person Wheatley Hall: Injured atricia Rober1s Harris (I 924-85) was a I 945 Girard St. : Automobile 2/10/02 Person summa cum laude gradua1e of Howard's College Pof Liberal Arts whose many markers of achieve- Accident Miner Lot: Theft from ment included serving as U.S. Ambassador to Luxem HPT: Sick Transport HPT East: False Fire Automobile bourg and holding two Cabinel posts: Secretary of1he U. Student Health: Sick Alarm S. Dcpartmenl of Health, Education and Welfare, and Sec Transport 2500 4,h St: Automobile 2/12/02 retary of the U.S. Departmenl of Housing and Urban Student Health : Sick Developmen1. Accident The program al Howard bearing her name grew ou1of Transport HUH: Disorderly con- Blackburn Center: Simple a beques1 she made to the university. Its purpose is A I Garage HUH: Dam- duct Assault 1wofold: 10 complement 1he university's course offerings aged Property Meridian Hall: Domestic in areas rela1ed 10 public policy, and 10 encourage s1udents 2/11/02 Violence 10 consider careers in public service. The primary con 2/09/02 Meridian Hall: False Fire cern of Harris activities emphasizing values and ethics in public service, underscore bo1h of 1hese objectives. Baldwin Hall: Burglary Alarm Key fea tures of the Harris Program include an annu HPT West: Damaged Fine Arts Basement: Drew Hall: False Fire al lec1ure focusing on a major is ·l· Students Hit the Airwaves Of Newest < , • Radio Creation • • ~ <• ..• From Al who were willing to keep ii real and be 1hemselves." Of cou,:se, while s~me may feel 1ha1 lhe~e is a high risk involved when bringing on students who have linle or no experience m radio on 1he show, Tohen claims the resuhs have been every1hing she had hoped for. ''!be s1uden!s h~ve been beyond fabulous," she says wi1h enthusiasm "in 1erms of coming in fro m IO PM to 12 AM and tackling 11nportan1 issues l can not begin to express how much Howard has contributed to the show. My only hope is for Howard students 10 continue coming and con1ribu1ing their voices and views 10 the show" . • • ' > ' ... ' ' Final Application Deadline February 21, 2002 ' ., ·~" Cilj~ ff,.m ·Pl,, I .ii ..,~h6otl-, ')' 5,.. , "'°h..,.>' ...... ,;,...... ,.., • ~~ ~ ~---·. •- - .. TEACH FOR AMERICA IS TH£ NATIONAL CORPS THAT CALLS UPON OUTSTANDING AND DIVERSE RECENT . COLLE6E GRADUATES TO COMMIT TWO YEARS TO TEACH IN URBAN AND RURAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND BECOME LIFELONG LEADERS IN ENSUR ING THAf All OF DUR NATION'S CHILDREN HAVE AN EQUAL CHANCE IH LIFE. No previous education coursework required. Full teacher salary and benefits. ••' ' .,__, TEACHFORAMERICA • .--.:·>, -~ ' ·~·:w ..:t www. teach to rameri ca.org ~ . -· ....• T tlli H1u:10P A4 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2002 THE DISTRICT._ CITY DESK Great Blacks in Wax Museum; Howard County Youth Charged with Rape A Chronicle of Our Past Frank K. Prempeh, 15, of Howard County was charged with genitals were dismembered. TI1ey first-degree rape and five other sexual offenses in connection BY AW, SIMPSON Contributing Writer were both accused of being rebel an incident involving a 15 teen year-old girl last week. Accord lious and insubordinate. ing to the girl, Prempeh and four or five other boys, drove to hile viewing the exhibi1s a1 1he Wa,, Walking back up the stairs to the the accuser's (an acquaintance) house and met with her out Museum, a man and his daughter were main section the haunting voice of looking a1 a wax figure lhat held up a Mahalia Jackson bellows ·• Some side. When it was time to leave, the boys fo ll owed her into the W sign. " Don't buy from this store, because it won't how It Causes Me To Tremble"'. The backyard and (according to reports) raped her. When ques hire Negroes". Her father read the sign 10 her and Underground Railroad exhibit tioned by police, Prempeh said that he sex between the two was this daughter asked him, 'What's a Negro?" Her shows Harriet Tubman pulling an escapee through an old stove, while consensual, however, that the sex between her and the other father fumbled with his answer, as if choosing his response carefully. He said, .. Well uh. it means the slave master tugged a1 hi~ legs. boys was not. Prempeh was released on $5,000 bail. black." Other exhibits told of black church Nestled among old boarded up apartment build leaders, black writers and athlete-'>. University of MD Student Found Unconscious at Frat ings, wi1h a "Shop and Save" right across the street, Dorothy Jackson, a fifty-seven year old, resident of Baltimore vis House; Activities Suspended is where you wi ll find the Great Blacks In Wax Museum, The Great Blacks In Wax museum. ited the museum with her daughter. According to University of Maryland officials, the activities Located a1 1603 E. North Ave. in Baltimore, the She was deep in thought and very of Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity, Inc. were suspended due to a museum does no1 distinguish i1self from the sur serious when she said," I think that freshman pledge found unconscious in the fraternity's house roundings and to the c:1sual motorist looks like it's a great exbibi1. We'll never for every other building found in tha1 par1 of town. get how far we've come and how far last week. In 1he midst of downtown Baltimore not far these people have come so that we Daniel F. Reardon, 19, of Northwest DC, was reported in crit from 1he inner harbor, the Great Blacks in wax can have life the way we do."' ical condition due to unknown causes at Washington Adven Museum is a Chronicle of African American His The next section of the exhibit t0r)( Founded by Elmer P. Martin, PhD and hjs showed more recent black history. tist Hospital. Islamic leaders, Malcolm X, Elijah wife, Dr. Joanne Mitchell Martin, PhD the muse Phou.> B) A, a Simp-,on Muhammad, Rasta Fari ,Halie um was built and established on faith says Dr. The Mu5ellm has exhibih fea1urin~ leadcr.i. such a\ NAACP P~de-nt 400 More to Go ... Joanne Mitchell. Former professors, Mr. Martin Selassie and Black nationalist Mar• K,,\'i:si \1fu1ne. Although the DC Board of Education's Campaign "Operation and his wife conducted 1he research and wrote the cus Garvey, were all in the section where Bob Marley was chanting Vaccination" was a huge success, there are still 420 students background scrip1s for the sculptures. The first noor of the Museum is dimly Iii and a "Redemption Song and "Get Up, that have not been vaccinated. These students have been barred replica of a sla,•e ship is the fist exhibit. Walking Stand Up". from classes for the past two weeks because they were not up down 1he old rickety steps of the salve ship, simu Inspired by tours he took in high to-date with the shots required by the District of Columbia. lated voices of salve masters say, new slave cargo school to the Great Blacks In Wax Museum, Antoine Lewis a nine• Officials have made more auempts to get the remaining par is entering on board. Figures '>f men shackled and sandwiched together and a women hung naked by teen-year-old student at City Col ents out; sending letters and conducting hone visits. Parents her thumbs and bleeding, present a disturbing and lege in Baltimore, was ardent about who fail to respond to these final efforts could face jail, as well very real simulation of exactly how things were. working at 1he museum. He said. "I just kept coming back until they as, be fined. Displayed on tablets on the wall is the story of the women who was hung from her thumbs. She gave me the job." He went on 10 was being punished because she tried to start a slave say that," I think that the museum Death of Giraffe at National Zoo Unknown revolt. The journal of Lieutenant Dom Jeulin, tells is for every one, not just the black Officials at the National Zoo were disturbed by the death of a the story of how they were whipped until the inci community. I think whether or no1 it Black History Month, people 17-year old male giraffe over the weekend. The giraffe, Ryma, sion was so deep you could lay your fingers in it and their buttocks were cooked with cannon pow should always come and learn was found Saturday morning, unable to get up. Although zoo der, lemon juice and brine of pepper until chunks about their history." veterinarians administered medication for over six hours, the of nesh tore apart and fell off. stirs emotions of Traveling from New York. it's giraffe became weak and died. anger and horror. not the first time that Dewey Dock Sitting on the edge of her seat, Debbie Johnson ery Jr. . has come to see the exhib• Although Ryma had suffered from chronic hoof problems anct shook her head and her voiced crocked when she it. Dockery lives in New York and arthritis for over a year, the necropsy conducted on the animal ,aid. "This is very emotional for me. It's a good said that. "It's (the museum) is was inconclusive. thing to see the history of us. (It's) Sad. Toweling every excellent. It has improved from Brooklyn New York, Johnson came to visit the form the last time. They added museum because a friend had told her about it. more exhibits from the last time I 1\vo Protesters Arrested After Break-in at Embassy The lynching exhibit showed a pregnant woman was here. It's a good av.akening Two protesters were arrested as they auempted to break into who was whipped until the nesh on her stomach and I wouldn't add anything (10 1he PhQlo B) •\1 a SiffiP'('ll the Chinese Embassy Chancellery earlier this week. Accord tore and the baby could be seen. Her arms and legs exhibit). Tht Kinn em as "ell a~ the Chil Ritthl\ \l Now in her sixth term as the Congresswoman for the Dimic1 of Columbia, Eleanor Holmes Norton has been named one of the l 00 most important American women, as well as. one of the most powerful women in the District in several sun-eys during her career. She is extreme ly vi1al to the District's fight for full congressional voting representation, as well as, dedicates herself to the struggle for "true" equal human rights. Besides serving as Congresswoman, she is a tenured professor of Jaw a1 Georgetown Unversity. Elenoor Ho1m~ t\orton District Weather African-AmeriGan Replaces White Today Feb 15 Cloudy 53°F 37°F Appointee as U. Arkansas Trustee Bv CARRIE C Compiled By Cllpricia \VillillmS ic skill s development, undergraduate research, grad tity progrnm. The campaign also mvolvc J a ,ierie, of uate school application preparation and career plan advertising in newspapers, magazines. television and Albany State University ning, The application fo rm is available on Alaba radio. In addition to the Gold award, the university ASU launches a 15 mill ion dollar campaign to cel maR I 7;s web sit. For any other information you won merit awards in three categories including radio ebrate their 100th anniversary in 2003 of their found can contact Professor advert ising. television advertising. and newspaper ing. The National Centennial Campaign will run for R,B. Lal at 256-858-8 148 or 256-858-8138 or by advertising. three to five years. e-mail at [email protected] Alnburnn A & M Un h·crsity Norfolk Hampton Alabama A& .M University will be the host for the Norfolk State University has won awards in four Hampton recentl y held a dedication ceremony for joint 2002 conference of National Society of Black admissions advertising awards categories in its 17th its two new dorms White Hall and Holmes Hall. The Physicists (NCBPS) and the National Conference of Annual Adm ission Advertising Awards competition. guest speakers were Dr Gladys Hope Franklin White Black Physics on March 13-17 2002. All interest• The competiti on is designed to recognize outstand• and Wendell P. Holmes for whom the dorm\ are cd graduate and undergraduate students are encour ing efforts in college and university admissions mar named. The rooms in both dorms inc lude the late>t aged to attend. The annual conference brings togeth keting and advertising. The University won the Gold technological advancements, including Internet I er over 400 African American physic st udents and award, the top award, for its branding campaign in the hookups and cable television wirini. Both dorms I professionals. The conference will have sessions of total public relations programs/total advertising cam• have a bathroom for every four students and a laun n scientific presemations and will include topics of paigns category. The branding campaign was dry facility on each floor. There will also be apart• space and life ,ciences, materials science, optics, edu launched last year. It involved creating a new orga ments for dorm directors and graduate assistanLs. cations and public policy. Also, ses;ions on academ- nization logo, slogan and adopting a new visual iden- Innovative Hip-Hop Part I: The Female Principle Senior Spotlight BY STP.PIIANIE JOY TtSDAt,r: offers a forum for females to express their love for but also making students aware ofthe respect hip eirdre Shelton epito Hilltop Staff Writer the culture while making positi ve contributions to hop deserves. mizes the ideal of a it's progression. According to Patrick, the goal of While many might mistakenly associate the Dsf\1dent leader. She is When thin~ing of hip-hop. most people envision FRESH i\ 10 bring women together to discuss how femaleness of FRESH with male hatred, the group leading not only her peers in a male-dominated culture, devoid of a strong fem to represent themselves, out of respect for our is adamant in their belief of up) ifling women, not many organilation~ ,u the Cap• inine presence. Mainstream society assists in this mothers and our future daughters. She notes that tearing down men. stone. but also those in her misrepresentation by perperuating the image of the image of women in hip-hop is often limited, "The perspective of this organization is that in hometown. Shelton, a senior r"o hip-hop as a strictly masculine endeavor. Often, rarely showing the actual diversity of females in order for women to work collectively and pro Chemistry, Pre-Dentnl major fema les respond by complaining and doing the hip-hop community. gressively with men, we have to first be able to and Allied Health Science absolutely nothing to change the situation. How Howard's hip-hop community, which is often work progressively together as women," Patrick minor from Detroit. Michig,u1 ever, :, group of women on Howard ·s campus associated with emcee battles and open mies, comments. Yet. this belief coupled with the reali ha, been able to b,tlancc not decided enough was enough, and created FRESH, appears to be at an interesting crossroad. While ty of hip-hop's very real masculine presence, only academics, but a varied Females Representing Every Side of Hip-Hop. there seems to be more and more examples of hip• makes it important that FRESH interact with the mix of le.idership and volunteer The group. now consisting of at least 17 women, hop on campus, Patrick feels that spectators make culture's male fac tion and perform at events hke position,. Her accolades make is dedicated 10 representing the essence of femi a lot of Howard events unfulfilling. She com Verbal Armageddon. Thus, FRESH is a support her deserving of the title, Senior ninity wc,ven into the deep structures of hip-hop ments that while a good concept, an event like Ver group of sorts, nurturing females to hip-hop cul of the Weck. culture. bal Armageddon left many females feeling intim tural maturity. Deirdre feel, blessed to ha\'e Goldie Patrick, one of the group's founding idated and unappreciated including FRESH, who Covering all areas of hip-hop. the group has been able to be apart of the members, describes FRESH a.~ a womanist orga• performed at one of the emcee battle rounds. recently made connections with poet Jessica Care Golden Key National Honor, Society, r.x:ognizcd by Who's Who Among nization devoted to confronting the issues of According to Patrick "Hip-hop is an art form Moore and Toni Blackman, a Howard alumnu~. American College Students and 1hc :-lati,1nal Society of Collegia1e Schol• women in the hip-hop community. and if you don't respect it as an at for m. you dilute emcee and hip-hop professor. There is also a ar-.. She has represented her ,ch0<>I a\ ~liss College of Arts and Sciences "We are living in a generation highly influenced it." The lack of genuine lo,-e from spectators is a "FRESH Week" in the works, which will mke and Student Council Representative from 2000-'.!()(ll In addition, ,he cur• by hip-hop and we felt it would be effective to con testament 10 what Patrick refers to as lack of con place in March, during Women's Hbtory Month. remly sene, a, Executive Secretary for the COAS. As president of the Pre front our issues our way," said Patrick. sciousness as far as proper decorum and respect It will begin on Monday, March 11"' wuh an inter Dental Club, Vice-President of1he Michigan Cluh. a Campus Pal and mem• FRESH. which is made up of everyone from are concerned. FRES H plays a serious role in not est meeting for those who are curious about the ber of Alpha Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Inc. Ms. Shelton shows hip-hop theatre specialists lo fashion designers, only representing the feminine aspects of hip-hop organiz:uion. that she is a wel l-rounded student at the Mecca. Yet, she is most proud of an accomplishment that Howard did not afford her. Tiirough her mother's non -profit organiiation, United Generation, Deirdre has been youth director of the summer program. The organization produces theatrical works that tackle problems that face young people today. Deirdre's mono, "If you can conceive it. and believe it, do the work, you The Hilltop ... about it. can achieve it" certainly ha., paid off for her. Students to Work in Haiti Dt11ing Spring Break Chauna Bryant ·M,i,t <>f the chilJ,-n \\Clu .,handoncJ by their Contributing \\'ritcr parenls, who wer<· u11.1hk to deal with their ,1il• Those who can m..::nh. ,o lh\!}' 1c-.1lly h~nc lh'I rcceiv~tf the." love While mo,t ,tudcnt, wil l he ,h;1lw1g "li.u C,,d th.,L thev ,eetl, ' sai.t Re,ctcnd hazier of Rankm 1 ga\·e tbt:-m ,,n the white ~u.:h"-·~ (ll ,,,me twpic.:,11 c· I~· \ hi> b tn ult~ 3( i Jf for •he hf' island, or ,1111ply go hninc tn get, little RO&R, · s, • ,tu.. 1~ w,11 he, c o ~1tnp1 lo, eight Hm,.m.t ~1ml1..·n1.., have chc,,."'n 10 1-r·ml rh~1r th~ ch dre . · ,,11J ;{e,c1c111 raw,- h.'1., hc~n on Spring breal,. ,crving othcis "'the f"l\Wty ,11 kk ~e,e ii ,,thtr m1~,11 111 rrqh lo plac1.·, ,ueh ns. LI en land ,ii l·crmathc, Haiti. Sah.1Jor, Ghana. ,m,J Zimh.1lmc, aml he ,a)• tb.,t "I .tm going to I laill because I 1\,1111 ti> ,i,,P<' 1 he C:\p11.·sst.-- Lend a Hand THE HILLTOP THE NA110N'S LARGEST HBCU NEWSPAPER hen a student attempts suicide The recent suicide attempt on campus that is represents a very seri follows two that occurred last school ous problem. Suicide is year. The Metropolitan Police that a stu .JAMAL 0 . POPE W BRAKKTON BOOKER PAGE DESIGNER/ something that all people on this campus dent jumped off of the school of business COREY CUNNINGHAM WEB AsslS'D\NT should take seriously. last year and committed CAMPUS EDITORS AN'nJUAN JACKSON There is a counselling suicide. A graduate stu JONATHAN C SlMS lu.USTRATOR Ow· View: dent committed suicid LIFE & STYLE/CALENDAR center on campus that we EDITOR MELANIE NF.SBITf should all encourage any ed in his home last year. PHOTOGRAPHERS We are lucky the stu ALLEN P OWELL II one who is showing signs Suicide and depres SPORTS EDITOR DIAHANN Dov.EN that they are near having dent did not follow BUSINESS MANAGER sion are things that MONICA BARBARA a breakdown. Too many through with her ENGAGE EDITOR OLANIKE B ELLO times peopleshy away people on this cam- attempt. We are lucky ASSIS'D\NT BUSINESS ERICA HUBIJARD MANAGER from the thought of coun pus should take to still have her, but who AKEYA DICKSON seling and think that there is to say the same thing NEWS EDITORS ERNEST SCO'IT more seriously ADVERTISING MANAGER is some stigma attached to will happen next time. AKILAH BELL ONLINE EDITOR MELISSA C. H ORN it. There is not. We urge all students to ADVERTISING LAY◊UT College is a time when .______, take the counseling ser SHALA WILSON MANAGER PHOTO EDITOR there arc so many stressful things thrown vices the University DENISE CORBE'IT at anyone. Stresses are a part of life, but offers very seriously. We encourage the OFACE MANAGER everyone does not deal with them the University to solicit peer counselors who Staff Writers: ALLISON GF.NTRY might make talking about issues with MICHAEL B ROWN same way. Some people crack to the pres COPY EDITORS sure. That is why we need to take others students their age more comfortable. JENNIFER CUMMINGS COURTNEY WADE serious when they confront us with these Let's try to keep our eyes and ears open MAKEBRA ANDERSON issues. That is why we as students, admin and look out for the ones close to . HAROLD EICHELBERGER JOZF.N CUl\fMJNGS istrators. faculty and friends need to take JOSEF SAWYER the time to tlisten when the ones we are STEPHANIE CROUCH AISHA CHANEY close to call out for our help. ALYSHA COBB KERRY-ANN HAMILTON LEF.SA DAVIS T IFFANY JACKSON Now in its 78th year, The Hilltop is written and produced every Tuesday and Friday by the students of Howard University. 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The deadline to submit ads to the paper is the Friday preceding publication.The advertis ing department can be reached at (202) 806-4749. The editor can be reached at (202) 806· 4748. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2002 THEHll,LTOP A7 PERSPECTIVES Howard - University Stuck in Beef Man Viola Forbin Antijuan Jackson Primitive Education for the Academia Question: You ever wonder wh'f in evef"f area where there are dru9s, Negro there is this hu9e 'Dru9 Fru u,ne' si9n. Now I ain't one to 9et into a Khalfani Walker bi9 Gonspirac.'1 theof"f, but wasssup that? I 9uess it's l(inda \il(e the Martin Luther t(in9 strut thin9, For 'fa\\ that don't !(now, let's just sa~ The purpose of most curriculums is 10 create •ifs not the most non-violent strut in an'f Gitf rust somethin9 to mal(e "well rounded" students. People who will eventually ach semester I register for classes. often late, help better further the communities they will live in and find myself painstakingly trying to 'f OU wonder that's a\\ ... and maybe the world at large. But does the educa Eachieve overrides into course, that will land rion we receive really free us and cha.llenge us me one step closer to graduation. I really do not mind towards clarity of thought? Is our "education" sim the overrides, but most of the time r am trying 10 get ply intended to be that way, but j1m isn't really "cUt• into courses I would prefer not to take. In addition 10 a ting it," or does our education really provide us with pre-assembled list of courses one must take in their the necessary weapons to free our minds? I'm ma1or and minor. there are divisional requirements that thinking. perhaps we have to search for clarity in you have to take in order to graduate. I do not gripe at 9 thought and consciously strive towards being well the system as much as I do with the selection of cours rounded and educated ourselves, ouL~ide of ucade es offered at Howard University. mia. Al other universities. courses on Tupac·s and Big Howard University prides itself on developing gie's lyrics. the influence of hip-hop in present day leaders for America and the Global Community.' American society. and exploring negative black images All of this is well intended, but is knowledge of self in mass media arc juxtaposed with traditional Intro. 10 or the path to self-mastery to be found in schooling. Afro-American Studies. Modern Caribbean Literature, Don't get me wrong. we get grem "education·· at and Blacks in the Dia.,pora. There are also courses on Howard, but I know there can be more substance Malcolm X. Race and Tolerance in America, and and greater intellectual challenges in oUt classes, courses that study the effects of terrorism. Unfortu especially since we are supposed to be molded to be nately. Howard University has yet 10 follow suit and If You See A Problem, Then Solve It the next generotion Black leaders. offer a face-lift to the traditional curriculum and list of A couple of questions sprung to my mind on us a, divisional courses offered. What makes me more upset By Russell M. Drake a people being mis-educated. as I overheard a con• is thar predominately white institutions are teaching versation in rhe hallway about a discussion on rheir students about African Americans and aspects of aiting on a shuttle in front of the Architecture ues. You can all service this university by addressing and Carter G. Woodson's book. ·Toe Mis-education of American life that affec1 black people, and Howard Building for nearly an hour on Monday acting on any pertinent issue that comes to mind while the Negro." I had no clue that he had served as fac Universiry still has nothing of the sort. Wcapped off a series of problems that plague attending Howard. The more issues that students are ulty here at Howard and was a native Washington• I miked to my brother that auends Columbia Univer the Howard University campus. As I sac there in the cold attacking. the better it is. In the long run. each student is inn. He also was greatly instrumental in the institu• sity to find ou1 what courses he was taking. As an eco wait ing, my day, which was highlighted by the first Elec working towards one main goal: .. A Better Howard Uni tion of Black History in schools. His ideology was nomics major, he has the freedom 10 explore by raking tion Speakour, was quickly dampened by the negligible versity''. With Howard Uni,•ersi1y's 1heme being .. Leader that blacks should elevate themselves through com• courses such as Islam in Society and Islamic Civiliza shuttle service of Howard Universiry. Not to say that it is ship for America and the Global Community," we must munity service. Long after its publication, the book lions, courses that are relevant to his lite while meeting the bus drivers· fault that they don't know how often or lirst help the Howard Community. still continues to be influential and relevant in our requirements established b)' the University. My cours• frequently they are supposed 10 run in an hour, but some Also. all students need to support each other. Although world today. es echo a different sentiment. leaving my selection lim body should be to blame. you may be working on something else, you can lend a On February 28th. there is a discussion here on ited. I have 10 t.1kc Shakespeare as an Englbh major 10 In addition to bad bus service. which I am sure others hand to others. Whether it's showing up to a meeting or campus on the relevance of this book. in which pan graduate, as well as Language Issues. The problem is have been victim 10, there are many other problems that sending an emai l in favor of idea,, all rhe support helps. elists from major disciplines will provide an exege that I have no interest in either course. which I regre1 to are visible everyday on the campus. These problems UGSA and HUSA are ac the centerfold of leadership at sis of the text rhrough their disciplinary lenses. They admil as an English major. but I can honestly say that I include. but are not limited to: over-priced cafeteria food, Howard; they work on different projects. but they both would comprise of Dr. Harrell from the Psychology have no intentions of revisiting these subjec1s upon lack of housing facil:ties. inadequate protocol by teachers support each orher and work together on the long run. department, the Communication and Culture's Dr. completion of the courses. I suspect that more students (a syllabus is required). no accurate bus schedule. numer And just for those who missed the point of this article, I Richard Wright, Philosophy department's Dr. Lee would not limil themselves when choosing majors. ous security issues, and anything else Lhnt just seems intol am NOT trying to make excuses for Student Leaders to Brown, Dr. Veronica Thomas from Education and minors, or electives if courses where offored that actu• erable to any Howard University student. disregard what other studenL~ want accomplished: I am History department Dr. Dana Hale. The forum is to ally appc,1led to tl1em while benefiting them. Now. many srudents see these problems and verbally simply saying that as Howard University students, every be followed by questions rutd answers. Now I am going to go out on a li mb. I wonder if complain about them. Vocalizing issues makes them one has the choice, ability and intellect to take a personal This should prove to be a great opportunity for s1udents would perform belier in courses that they known, but it doesn't help to create a solution 10 the prob stance on an issue with action in mind. learning and exposure omside the classroom on an actually enjoy an Khn/Jani \\t,lker is a senior English major/mm . l/m1.,rm1, TX. PLEASE NOTE: The views expressed on the Perspective pages ofThe Hilltop are the opinions of the authors nanzes above them. They do not reflect the views of The Hilltop Editorial Board. Letter To The Editor all year. The programs have fc Dear Editor: topics and themes that focus on ing our purpose: 10 cultivate and l'i'ccious S. Umunna, After reading last Friday's issue of encourage high scholastic and ethical President. Alpha Chapter. Alpha the Hilltop and coming across the arto• standards; to promote unity and friend• Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. cle entitled "AKA Auction Makes ship among college women; to study Have a Waves," we decided that we had to nnd help alleviate problems concerning Our next endeavors include a series of respond to the piece by Kerri-Ann girls and women~ to maintain a progres Black History Programs scheduled for Hamilton. While we commend Ms. sive interest in coll ege life; and to be of February 1311' and February 201• in Hamilton for covering our organization·, service to all mankind. We ha,,e con Douglass Hall Room 116. and February perspective? event, we have to question what The ducted a wide array of programs for the Hilltop considers newsworthy. While an Howard University community includ 26"' in the Gallery in Blackburn Center. auction does create a path for controver ing: We invite the Hilltop, the Howard Com sy, we must also question why, although "lou Can Make a Difference" munity and the DC community-at-l arge there have been several auctions this Comm1111ity Service Drive to join us as we reflect on the trials and Submit it to The year, our event was the only one that Hip-Ifop: How Far is Too Far? tribulations. contributions, and accom was thoroughly highlighted in your Sources of lrltemational T~n- pl i~hments of African-Americans. In paper. Was it because it was one of the sio11 April. we will be sponsoring our annual more conservative and classy Howard Living Life Afterwards: Deal Health Weck and "King of the Ivy," a Hilltop at auctions that required participartts 10 irtg with tire Aftermath of Rape scholarship pageant for the men of fol low a strict dress code (evident in the Combating HIV and AIDS Howard University. The "'King of the photo accompanying last week', story)? "Celebration of Restoratio11" Ivy" will garner a $500 book award, Obviously not, because this aspect was Gospel Concert will be the official male representation never discussed in Ms. Hamilton's arti The Dati11g Game: How to of the chapter, and will implement a the hilltop@ cle. However, Ms. Hamilton did focus Maintain Healthy Relationships yearlong service project. Again, the on the Washington Wizards who were in Mirror, Mlrror: ,t Forum 011 ladies of Alpha Chapter. Alpha Kappa attendance, which is understandable African-America11 Skincare Alpha Sorority, Incorporated invite the since it is rare for local celebrities to '$ts We Remember" Poetry Hilltop and the entire community to join support Howard University fundraisers. Cipher us as we continue to blaze new trails hotmail.com. Yes, NBA stars always create media Say What Karaoke through programming and service. frenzy: however, we believe that our Self-Defense: Not Being a Vic- programming and community service tim (the heart of our organization) deserve /laving "It": Recognizing the Lauren T. Williams' more coverage in the Hilltop. Greatness Within AKA Connection Chair. Alpha Chap Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Is Perceptio11 Reality? Dis ter. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Incorporated, like other Pan-Hellenic c11ssi11g the Media's Portrayal of Black and university-sponsored organizations. WOme11 has been hosting in formative programs THE H1L1:ror AS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2002 FEB.15-17 . HU SHARKS @North East Conference Cha1npionships@ U.M.B.C . • @ South of the Border Tournament in S. Carolina., Feb 16 ,,_ . ' ·• i -- @ George Mason Invitational, Sat., Feb. t 6 and @ MEAC INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS, ,. Feb. 22-23 in nearby Landover, MD - Check this out!! [ @ Lehigh U., Feb 16-17 & @ George Washington U., Feb. 2 @ Va. Commonwealth U., Feb 18 & VMI, Feb. 23-24 --~'Fl~,,'. o" • 'T • '":l'••lt"J.,1 , •( .... ~· ..;\, , ... .·• -~"'•:'•~ .•, •, - ...... • ·_ ',;i ~-- . ,: ; .r THE LADY BISON STILL UNDEFEATED (13-0) in the MEAC & THE BISON (8-5 in the MEAC) @ FAMU, Feb.16 & @ Bethune-Cookman Coll., Feb.18 Congratulations to Lad)· Bison 4'or two lvins and to the Bison for one win in Baltimore!! I . NEXT HOME GAMES: Sat., Feb. 23 vs. Norfolk State & Mon., Feb. 25 vs. Hampton _ Student basketball game tickets will be distributed NEXT WEEK 1\1 \ -..['.-'f".. • @ Blackburn Center starting at 11:00AM, Friday and Monday Only l\1ar. 4-9 FIRST EVER HU VARSITY WOMEN S SOFTB L L IS COMING ...MARCH 19! Richmond, VA. Division of Student Affairs February 2002 .-~- -- THE HILLTOP Get Your Mac On! Bl 1Please see B2 Omar Makes the 'Dollar Bills Y'all·' and He Means 'Reel' Business Determined on doing big things, McGee By Jonathan C Sims " already has his sights on his latest pro Life & Style Editor jects. ·-rm working on a feature film," said McGee. While the idea can't be fully dis Since James Naismith invented basketball. cussed. McGee assures that it will be some the game has not seen that much evolution thing controversial that you've never seen or impact until the NBA was formed. But with "'Baller,'" trampling down hard wood before. For Howard students that are interested in floors, the e\'Olution of the game of bas jumping into the business, McGee gives a ketball has still been untouched until now. survival kit to those who dare to venture to Producer, director, and writer Omar McGee Hollywood. "If you really want to get into captures the rare essence of the game in and this industry you can·t waste your sum off the coun. mers," said McGee. ••Jt's not all about edu McGee's documentary ··Dollar Bill Y'all," cation, but, instead, it's more about experi which is scheduled to be released later in ence.'' the year, chronicles the life of many play McGee understands the importance of a ers and stars in the NBA from Trncy good education. and he also knows the McGrady to Vince Carter. "'I want to give I.. lk)ogie hooks up" ith another R~1e Stur value ofquality internships. While enrolled a clear idea of what young players are going at Howard. he was the only African-Amer 1hrough,"' said McGee. The fascinating ican to participate in an intensive summer 1hing, however, is that McGee bas pro •! Valentine's Day is over and your program at Steven Speilberg 's School of epression has started to fade away. Well. duced n fu ll-scale documentary that expos Film at USC. '")'l>u really have to take es the NBA forthe good and forthe bad. "It IDit hasn·~ it will by the end of these ad,-antage of your opportunities," McGee shows the basketball league in a whole dif degrees. 111is \\eek l give you somed1ing for the said, "learn the business, perfect the busi kids. Somebody watch R Kelly while I do this. ferem light," said McGee. ·· 'Dollar Bill' ness ... in front of everything remember its While on die subject of kid,, we can say that there takes diem away from their profession.'' just that-a business:· maybe some beef in what use to be love land. Well Wid1 scenes of avid drug use and orgies, He also is always open for other people yes, 3LW is in the studio reconling dieirnew album McGee treads a path in the industry that is A Girl Qm Mack. and it seem; as if one of their rarely walked. "'I like controversy;• McGee who are serious about their craft, whether it's writing, directing, producing, or any songs is hitting the tail of your foorite little rap ,uti,t said. (hey just bear with me) ... Lil Bo"o". In a track Once a high school basketball player, thing that they are good al. On the '"Dol tided "'l Think 1 Wanna Leave With You" 15 year McGee kept his contacts from those team lar Bill" soundtrack he looks forward to old group member, Kiely Wilfu11n5 mps, "I hang mates that went on to play college and having some Howard acts appear on it. "I with big dogs/ So what"s a Lil' Bow Wow·r- Well, NBA ball 10 start the funding of this pro A 'Ihle DalJer: Omar 1\1cGtt l~at life in the !"\'DA in upcoming mO\ie want to keep it in the family, keep it 10 the silver screen. "'This school is very get what you want, and once you love some• Howard," said McGee, 'Tm always look• she didn't stop talking to the lyric. In an i111erview ject. An alumnus of Howard Universit)\ supporth·e:· McGee ,aid. "Howard dcfi- thing stick with it," said McGee. He took ing for new faces and searching for talent." she said, "Little boy, like to throw rocks at girls Omar used his connections to birth this pro nitely helped me out in my career.'' And tal- this work ethic to Hollywood where he is He is currently working with Howard stu• v.hentheylikethcm. Youknowwhat"' Hcwasiry ject, which started a year ago. The year ent was evident in McGee·s tenure. when he beginning to climb to the top, but he·s not dent Ayanna Partee on his nex.t endeavor. ing to play us out tv. ice on national television. I had long project physically took McGee on a captured the Paul Robeson Award for stopping there. He offered words of wisdom to those 10 come with somed1ing. I don't wanna leave wid1 journey. ·'It was real hard, 1went in hiding you because you're like 3 feet tall. I can't me.ss with "Stakes is High" m I 999. his short film McGee, who has also produced videos who wish to journey the same road. "You for a year;• said McGee. ··1 was traveling 10 about a bank robbery. and commercials in Germany and done a that."' Can we .ay bitter? They are \\-Orking hard 5 different cities a week"' as he would begin can't trust everybody in the business," said Shooting "Dollar Bin;• which was picked video for artist MC Breed, has made plans McGee. ··11earned to treat people the way on their second album and thb week started to work to film the lives of NBA and college play up by Sony Pictures. was a learning expe- to open a production company soon. they treat you ... rll go the e.,tra mile for on a track with PDiddy ... \\'hile on the,ubject of ers off the bard wood. P Diddy it looks like Howard's favorite Bad Boy rience for McGee. He wrote, produced, McGee is setting his eyes on Atlanta. which you:· McGee who aspires to win an Oscar Though on the road, McGee knew he will be working alongside a couple other "bad and directed the entire project. This task is becoming the entertainment capital of the as Best Director and be at Speilberg 's sta• could find solace in the support system boys,"' NS)llC. Nsync announced this week that P which can prove 10 be taxing. has only south. With labels like So So Def and La tus in the next twenty years, knows the that he found engrained at Howard. Diddy and Ginu\\ine \\ould join them on theirtour madeOmarbetterasabusines.man. "!twas Face and artists like Usher and Oulkast promise of his future and what it will take ··Thanks to Or. Latta and Professor a, opening acts. P Diddy who surprised New \ork• cool," J\kGee s.iid focused. A man from located in the ATL, McGee is looking to for him to get there. ··1 don·t want 10 Sanders," McGee said ...... while 011 the ers this we.:k \\hen he reunited \\ith h1, protfgc Flint.Michiganonamissiontosucceedhad show the industry what else he can do. "'I st0p,"' said McGee. And with all be has Mary J BUgc in R;idm City Hall during her No road I could call them for help if I needed never been a ,tranger lo obstacles. ''I never want to create a company capable of doing something:· ,\lcGee still has a strong love accomplished in four years, who would More Drama concert can·t wait to open up for the had a lot, :md I learned you had to work to anything."' said McGee. want to? boy band. The Celebrity Tour will be in die DC area for Howard even though he has moved on on April l3"' ...spea1.;ng of tours. it seems like Queensbridge will be making a stop right around the comer from Howard. Nas ha., set hi, Stillmat- ic Tour dates. Ye,;, he will be m the 9:30 club on March 5th so all )'OU Nas fan, diat go all the way JohnQ back to the "'B:ubeque·· get your ticket., .. .Speaking of b:ubeque and beef and Na<, it would only be apparent to mention what is brewing m this battle. 'Jwin Peeks: Italian Designers Takeover Runway With rumors d1at Ja}•Z i, in the ,wdio prep,iring Holds Up Theatres something d1at will make 'Ether" flat line. It looks like Jay is giving ,omething from die anticipation on the ritle tmck to ·Best of Both World,' hemps ·•0on·1 you know I eal ether and breathe acid. we,"\k By Jonathan C Sims is upstairs in the main hospital a new heart. ba.tardsT' ... Hey. He)( Hey don't take it personal. Life and Style Editor Duvall's character uses scare tactics to get But it looks as if R Kelly (liey I said these degrees, Q to give up but, the love that Q has for his were for the kids) is capilalizing on thi, beef brew TI1ere are few movies that are able to bal son Michael is stronger than any negotiation. ing and ha.screatedhisown beef. Sowhoi, R Kellv ance drama between action. Well, New And Q in the film is Duvall's character's ·•dissing" on the album. He make.sdirect inference", Line Cinema would make a gymnast jealous minor road block, the other being the Cilief to all ofd1o,,e artists that hase bit his Slyh!. On a tmck with the release of their action/drama John of Chicago's Police Oepanment (played by labeled "Hold Up"' that mixes handclaps and gui Q. When doing the film. New Line knew Ruy Liotta) whom is more focused on the tars on die heat. KcUy throws a blow singing, "'20\ what it was doing when diey enlisted the spotlight of cameras with this situation on the drop,' Blue antl yellow rock'1 Keke yelling help of veteran academy award winner Den because it is election time. stop/ Si!i-q6's album tloppe + B2 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2002 THE HILLTOP + eor .... etown orates By: Tiffany Reynolds eating area, it has definitely played a major role in attracting more people to the area. A woman's face is as precious as the make Chung remarks, "We are doing very well up that compliments its unique, dynamic for only being here for seven months. The realm. Countless women use the simplis only other major make-up line in this area tic, at times sloppy, but in the same context, is Sephoria ... but there is no competition a creative way of highlighting their features between us; we actually work pretty well By Derrick Brown for the relentless appeal. Who would have together." Properly standing in her sheik, Contributing Writer ever thought the red lip gloss of the early black outfit, and dolled face, Chung replies 1960s, an imitation of women breaking with assurance "Our number one priority is Black, African-American, Negro, what do they all away from stereotypes, would progress to customer service ... we are here to enhance mean? Are they just words or do they mean some such an advanced stage with tear jerking eye and correct." thing more? There are many different opinions of shadows and sun touched womanhood Yet, some Howard students question the what it means to be an African-American. Eliza while breaking the boundaries that are sup value of MAC. Sheri Steward, 19 year-old beth Ridley author of Throwing Roses and Rainey's pose to tame them, MAC? business major said, "I personally do not Lament said, "Being black is more than just a name, Although it has only been 7 months , think make-up gives a girl her natural look it's more than wearing an X cap. It means being Georgetown has nurtured another success ... MAC make-up line is something that I committed to furthering our race and nurturing our ful shop in the area. Sales representative would not be so excited to shop for, but if I children. It means possessing a history of more than and manager Kelly Chung, spoke of MAC for some reason was to buy make-up I 300 years of fighting fur freedom and equality." with confidence and prestige. Chung had would consider MAC, but most likely I comments on MAC's innovative approach can not be discussed or displayed until that Howeve~ different people have different opinions. stated amongst the encounter "We're the would try to find a cheaper product." on make-up. "I consider it the best line of day. .. so please come out and see the new Being an African-American means a lot of things best. .. in customer service ... in every A Communications major, Turquoise Top make-up," said Toppin. "The product is line-up." to a lot of people. Recently 6 students spoke out thing," said Chung. pin, with a stunning style and complimen good and it lasts ... you get what you pay Stars have even been spotted at the new about what exactly they thought it meant to be an Still a baby in the diverse shopping and tary light eye shadow and bit of lip -gloss, for." However, Toppins asserted that certain location. "Many celebrities shop for MAC African-American and how they would be cele items are a given for any make-up collec products, in only seven months MAC brating Black History Month. 4tW , .-,, tion. "I do not wear a lot of make-up, but I (Georgetown) has been of service for Ser Alicia Lewis a sophomore communications major do feel that eyeliner and lip gloss, are two ena Williams and Stephanie Mills, both from Maryland seemed as though the question necessities that I always feel I should have which brought a product from Viva-glam. caught her off guard. She took a second to gather ... a necessity for most women." . . a very popular line for MAC," said herselfbefure stating "I am a person with a dark stain Yet, Chung's opinion is different from Ms. Chung. who has a harder time in life than white people. A Toppins, based on her personal sales at the Despite the quality of MAC products, person who will never be looked at as good or smart MAC in Georgetown. "Blot-powder (a the price can be rather steep. Luckily, as a white person." touch-up base for oily skin) and all the lip while scooping out the MAC store, a Lewis feels that she will never be treated equally product are two things most women pur make-over package i, will be sold this or given the same opportunities as a white person; chase and should have in their purse at all month. many blacks throughout the country share this sen times," said Chung. "MAC's glass or lip Throughout the month of February, timent. Lewis says she will probably spend Black gloss, is the best selling product, by far." when one buys over $50 of MAC prod History month the same way she does every year The Lip Glass has been a popular item for ucts, an individual, will receive a make watching a couple of specials or reading a book or both the simple, cuteness during the day and over for free, though the normal cost of a two. She said she'd like to do more but has had trou enticing, seduction lip appeal at night. make-over is $40. ble fmding activities concerning Black History So what is in store for Spring 2002? A comment of Ms. Kelly Chung high Month. "Beginning February 28 ..." began Chung lighted the potential basis for MAC's suc Jere! Keels a junior psychology major from Michi excitedly, "our spring line will be available cess. "We are a store of wide-variety col gan said, "It means that I have to work hard to con to the public, but unfortunately the products ors for all colors, all ages, and all sexes." tinue my long legacy of hard workers from the past that have given me the opportunity to be where I am today." That opportunity is one that Keels cherishes yet it seems that many people are often not aware or appreciative of the hard work that the people before owar acts out them put in. Keels will celebrate Black History Month by going to some of the on campus activi ties that honor blacks. Alfons Prince a sophomore engineering major omanan irt _ontro j from Washington D.C. stopped to think when he I was posed with the question. He said even though By Amyre Makupson 75.00. that should be an easy question it was actually very By Johndell Hill tion of HIV as a health threat among the ' HIV-uninfected and a gradual shift in com Contributing Writer Although abstinence is the best contra complicated. After a few minutes Prince respond ceptive, other methods are quite effec ed by saying, "Being an African-American means HIV has been around for the majority of munity norms about sex. This includes peer I Pregnancy is a word all too common tive. The most commonly used are birth that I have to work hard in life. White people rep our lives. HIV is still transmitted through pressure to be unsafe and celebration of among young people today. Four in I 0 control pills, condoms, and the I resent individuals; I am representing so many more unprotected sex. This sex in particular is "bare-backing"-penetrative sex without a Depo-Provera shot. All are different than just me. My actions and accomplishments vaginal and anal sex. It can be transmitted condom. women will become pregnant at least j reflect on both my ancestors and peers.'' from mother to child via breast milk. Het Some of you may have heard the vicious once before reaching the age of 20; that's methods, but the effectiveness can reach Black people are often stereotyped into groups and erosexual black women, especially in the rumor about our campus. There is a flyer of nearly one million a year. Of those preg nearly 100% if used correctly. it appears that Prince would like to see the group Washington, DC area, are at an ever-increas some sort going around stating that 1 in 12 nancies, eight out of 10 will be unintend The condom is the cheapest and the most viewed positively. Realizing he is a representative ing rate of infection and have been labeled people at Howard have HIV. This rumor is ed/unwanted. and 79 percent will occur accessible. If used correctly, it is any for that group he knows he must be positive if he the fastest growing in the HIV/AIDS com wrong. According to Mundey," the 1 in 12 to unmarried couples. where from 86% to 97% effective Unfortunately, many women get pregnant depending on brand. Advantages include wants the group to be looked at positively. He plans munity. Also, there is still no cure. rumor does not apply to Howard students, on this campus every year, but unwanted effectiveness in preventing sexually on celebrating Black History Month by spending It is no doubt that HIV, which was once a but to the Washington, DC area in general." pregnancies can easily be prevented. transmitted diseases including HIV, the time with his family and reading up on his ances white gay male disease, is now prevalent in So, the figures are not that high, but Howard the black community. It is still killing our University is still located in the HIV/AIDS Forms of birth control, ranging from virus that causes AIDS. Disadvantages tors. condoms to the Depo-Provera shot, are include breakage, loss of sensation, and Nicole Ferguson a sophomore communications family members, and it is growing. Com infected area. not only offered on this campus, but also latex allergies. major from Florida is obviously aware of the hard munities of color have been hit particularly Essence Sweat, freshman, marketing major in the surrounding area. Birth-control pills range in type, but if ships that blacks endured to get to this point, but hard. The Center for Disease Control esti said, " It causes you not to want to get to The Howard University Health Center, used correctly, they are up to 99.9% rather than looking at it negatively she feels that it mates that between 120,000 to I 60,000 adult involved with anybody because it's so ram currently offers condoms and diaphragms effective. Advantages include more regu has made the race stronger and more determined. and adolescent females are living with HIV pant in the DC area." free of charge, and birth-control pills as lar periods, less acne, less menstrual "Being an African American is being invisible in infection including AIDS. Of those numbers, "The infection rate on campus is an elu well as the Depo-Provera shot said Mrs. cramps, and protection against ovarian our country. With a history that has been stolen from about 77% are women of African American sive figure. It is confidential information and Crump, a Health Center/Womens Clinic and eudiometrical cancer. Disadvantages us we now stand on a foundation of slavery and or Hispanic decent. These numbers are harsh if students don't tell us, we don't know," said nurse. In order to obtain birth-control include weight gain or loss, depression, oppression, and that is how others define us. But because African American and Hispanic Mundey when asked about how much HIV nausea, and rare health risks including being an African-American also means that we are women represent less than one fourth of all is on campus. The administration at Howard pills or the shot, the student must go blood clots. stronger, more determined people and success is a American women. knows what the Student Health Center tells through a series of classes about sexual The Depo-Provera shot is the newest great and well-fought achievement," said Ferguson. "We are seeing a rise in heterosexual trans them and the Student Health Center knows activity and pregnancy, followed by a form of contraceptive and if taken cor Nicole says she tries to make every month Black mission. Also, we think it's because of bisex what the students tell them. The truth is that physical examination in order to decide rectly is 99.7% effective. Advantages History Month by always learning more about the ual activity in males and who sleep with men no one has been very forthcoming about the which type of medication would serve include protection against pregnancy for contributions that her people made to this country. and women may contribute to the rise in HIV virus. the student's best interest. Because of the twelve weeks, no daily pill, can be used Shakyra Stanfield a freshmen biology major from in women," said Dr. Lynette Mundey, Asso "In the year 2000 the Washington Free University health plan for students, the by women who can't take the pill, Michigan spoke about the fighting spirit that has ciate Director for Clinical Services. Accord Clinic tested 100 volunteer students and the classes and examinations are free, and reduces menstrual cramps, and protects become a trademark of African-American culture. ing to the Center for Disease Control, het only statistics we received was that I out of the cost of the medication itself is signifi 1 against cancer of the uterus. Disadvan "When I think of African-American I think of a erosexual contact is now the greatest risk for the 100 tested was Hl\ positive," said cantly reduced ranging from $1.50-10.00 tages include depression, headaches, strong united people that has been through many women. In 1999, 40% of women with AIDS Mundey referring to the only statistics she a month for the pill and about $20 a irregular bleeding, and increased struggles and battles. It means hope intelligence and were infected through heterosexual contact had. month for the Depo-Provera shot. appetite. pride. I believe our people before us were fighters and 27% were injection drug users. There are some figures that the campus The Planned Parenthood Organization of Many students are already taking advan and that characteristic has been passed down over Mundey agrees with the CDC's statistics does have and that's the amount of Sexu Washington, DC also offers several meth tage of these birth-control methods. "I the years," said Stanfield. Shakyra said she plans stating, "The number of women of color, ally Transmitted Diseases treated by the ods to prevent pregnancy. The clinic rec to celebrate Black llistory Month by reading a book especially black women is increasing at a Student Health Center. Mundey said, "We ommends Norplant, Depo-Provera, birth have been on the birth-control pill for over a year now," a student who asked to that is not highly publicized and then share it with faster rate than other populations." don't have any hard facts on HIV but we control pills, condoms, diaphragms, and be named Ashley, a sophomore history her family. Some of the other issues revolving around do have hard facts on STD and HIV is an several over the counter contraceptives Dwight Fortune a senior accounting major from increased infection rate are denial of risk, STD. That's one of the most common including foams, jellies, and sponges. major said. "I have had absolutely no Indiana responded immediately as if he'd been meaning people don't believe that they can things we treat on this campus." The truth The most popular contraceptives are the problems or complaints. I chose the pill waiting for someone to ask him that question. He be infected. "The hardest thing for a young is that STDs are the most common prob birth-control pills and the Depo-Provera because it is the most effective and said, "It means the opportunity to become who or adult to understand is that they are not invul lem on any college campus. shot. Examination fees will apply and the affordable. I would recommend it to any female I know." what I want to be. It means my dreams can nerable because youth and invulnerability Janna Thompson, senior theatre educa cost of medication will vary due to age become reality. The best part is doing so with a goes together. But HIV does not see youth," tion major summed it up nicely when she and type. For the birth-control pills, col For more information on birth-control unique flavor, a distinct flavor, from a colorful said Mundey. stated, "Don't trust anyone-guy, girl, lege students should expect to pay $ I 5- methods, please contact Planned Parent race." Other contributors to the increased num chicken, dog. Put on a condom every 25.00 a month and for the Depo-Provera hood (202) 347-8512, or the Howard . ,, University Health Clinic (202) 806-7540. He appears proud of his race and feels that being bers of infection include decreased percep- time. shot the cost per month ranges from $30- an African-American gives one the chance to suc ceed in a unique way. Fortune currently has no plans to celebrate Black History Month but he may attend some of the various events around the Trivia Question city to honor African Americans. What US President shared the name From these four statements it's quite obvious that African-American is definitely more than just a of a famous former slave who led an , word. It is also clear that the word means some thing different to everyone. From Alicia who felt expedition through the Oregon Trail that she would always be at a disadvantage because of helped to settle the state of Washington? her color, to Dwight who feels that being black allows him the advantage of achieving success in his own unique way. They each had their own opinions and all made good points. Email hu lifeandstyle@hot1nail,com In celebration of Black llistory Month there will with the correct answer. be various events going on around campus includ ing a Gala dinned honoring poet and play writer Sonia Sanchez on Thursday and a video series on great black women showing on Friday in the Under *All responses are time monitored. First graduate library sub level I . Remember these were just the opinions of 6 students only you can decide correct response wins a great prize. what being African-American means to you. ------. THE HILLTOP FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2002 B3 I • Office of Residence Life i I • 'I - in 1.ui.i,1ci'Si t\'·.. res ide1-ice halls I I I ' Qualifications: Undergraduate- Sopt'1rJr·nore ..J1.1n.ic)r, t;e..,ior - 2.5 {GPA:• a:i1er.a.ge. 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G 202.881.0912 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2002 TIJE HILLTOP BS 0 0 WSJ.com THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11, 2002 ©2002Dow Jones&Company,lnc.Al!RightsReserved. hat's News- Tech Ideas Thrive Despite Market In Business and Firwnce • PrivaSys Inc., also of San • Digital Cam.era Shakeup, Francisco, has created a credit card with a tiny display and Foveon's Camera Breakthrough Economists Raise Balloon for Cellphones How a typical digital camera works: How Foveon's technology works: Leading the Fields buttons that can consolidate Make Debut at Show multiple credit and debit cards Light goes through a lens and hits an Light g9es through the lens and hits a Foveon X3 Outlook for 2002 How would you rate the honesty into one-while Using existing image sensor composed of many cells image sensor chip. Pixels on the chip have light Economists are becoming more and ethical standards of people in card-reading devices in stores called pixels. Each pixel has a single detectors located at different depths in the silicon, light detector, with a filter allowing · able to detect red, green and blue. Because each optimistic about the outlook for 2002. these different fields? ByDoNCLARK and restaurants. According to Blue Chip Economic • Space Data Corp., of it to capture either red, green or pixel can detect all three colors, the image is more PERCENTAGE OF PEOPLE ANSWERING ome people think the sour stock Chandler, Ariz., is exploring blue. This checkerboard pattern accurate, and there's no need Indicators, a monthly newsletter "HIGH" OR "VERY HIGH" market and dot-com collapse the possibility of floating spe only captures a third of the for extra processing that tracks the consensus of 52 busi chips. Firefighters l~x-...· ·...... w11~ slowed technological innova cially equipped weather bal color that hits the sensor, ness economists, forecasters now so complex processing is expect the economy to grow 1.5% in U.S. military tion. loons to bring wireless commu But despite a significant nications to remote areas. needed to extrapolate 2002. Last month, these economists -----= a complete image. predicted 1% growth. It was the first Policemen ____ ..;..;. plunge in ventnre-capital fund • Evolution Robotics is time in 11 months that they in Medical doctors ing, and spending cuts by big corpo working on a special-purpose creased their forecast. ----= rations, scientists and entrepre operating system for robots, If these economists are right, the Clergy ____ ...., neurs are still improving hardware, solving problems such as ma growth rate would still be well below ..., software and technology-based ser chine vision and navigation. .,._. Pixel Engineers _____ vices at a frantic rate. New evidence the robust 4% rates that marked the ' . The Pasadena, Calif., com late 1990s. But the recent upward Accountants was expected to emerge this week in pany's backers are Ben Rosen, shift in expectations is still meaning --= Phoenix, at an annual conference Compaq Computer Corp.'s co Journalists ____, called Demo that helped launch founder, and investor Bill Photo sensor Photo sensor ful, not only for Wall Street but for cross section cross section Washington. For example, it means Congressmen ~ many Internet-based companies in Cross's idealab. the 1990s. Though some exhil)itovs Source: the company Illustration by Newman Huh/The Wall Street Journal policy makers in Washington are Labor union 171 Big Thinkers substantially more pessimistic than leaders ;..!.!J from past shows are no longer in ei the private sector is about the eco Car salesmen !J istence, there is no shortage of liusi Recent history has not been nomic outlook. In its budget released ness ideas this year. kind to such start-ups. Indeed, as source projects. filters must be laid across each pixel Among them: money from private investors and And entrepreneurs say they are last week, the Office of Management Source: Gallup Poll, Nov. 2001; professions in the grid, meaning each pixel could and Budget predicted o. 7% growth in listed as in survey question • Foveon Inc. says it · has stock offerings has receded, big com finding ways to do more with less detect just one primary color. That 2002. The Congressional Budget Of achieved a breakthrough in digital panies have been generating a mon~y. "There are lots of ways for requires extra processing by the fice predicts 0.8% growth. photography, one that could dramat larger proportion of attention-grab innovation to see the light of day," camera to extrapolate real-world ically improve picture quality while bing ideas. The Demo show, for the says Carver Mead, the chip pioneer color combinations. Consequently, Lay Keeps Mum, Vaccine Shortages changing the industry's economics. first time, featured developments by who is Foveon's chairman. His com prints from mass-market digital Foveon's chip technology, which cap large organizations of technologies pany is a kind of joint spinoff from cameras often are slightly blurry or Board Members Quit Are at Crisis Level tures images more efficiently than that are far from the market. National Semiconductor Corp. and marred by color oddities. Severe shortages of vaccines for existing digital cameras, is expected NASA Ames Research Labora Synaptics Inc., another company Foveon's engineers, exploiting The former chairman of Enron to make possible multipurpose de tory, for example, discussed ways to founded by Dr. Mead, with addi the fact that silicon chips absorb dif Corp. told Congress he feels "pro eight of the 11 vaccine-preventable diseases have led to the worst crisis vices that take both high-quality still make the U.S. air-traffic control sys tional money from the venture capi ferent colors at different depths, de found sadness" at his company's col and video images. Eventually, some tem route planes more quickly with tal firm New Enterprise Associates signed image sensors that manage to lapse. But after swearing to tell the in the 29-year history of the govern ment's National Immunization Pro mass-market cameras with chips out jeopardizing safety. Sprint Corp. of Menlo Park, Calif. capture all three basic colors at each Senate Commerce Committee the made by Foveon, Santa Clara, Calif., discussed what it calls "e-assis pixel. Besides bringing greater clar truth, Mr. Lay declined to answer gram. 'Goose Bumps' Children across the country are could cost less than conventional tants"-computers that recognize a ity, its sensors can eliminate the any questions from the panel, as being turned away by pediatricians film cameras. user's face and speech, then deliver National has pumped about $30 need for extra processing chips that serting his Fifth Amendment rights • ArrayComm Inc., a San Jose, information based on the user's likes million into Foveon, and hopes to boost the cost. under the U.S. Constitution against who have run out of shots largely be cause of manufacturing snafus at Calif., company founded by cell and dislikes. make big money manufacturing the The first to use Foveon's chips is self-incrimination. phone pioneer Marty Cooper, is tout Computer power continues to be a chips. "I'm getting goose bumps just Sigma Corp. of Japan. Its initial Mr. Lay's decision clearly frus Merck & Co., American Home Prod ucts Corp. and Aventis SA. And some ing a future wireless network that fundamental fuel for such develop thinking about it," says Brian Halla, camera is expected to cost more than trated lawmakers. The senators' an exploits special antennas to send ments. A recent chip conference in National's chief executive officer. $3,000, but Foveon believes models noyance was compounded later shortages are worsening. A rising tide of whooping cough has made the data at one million bits a second-20 San Francisco generated a record Foveon started by selling high for under $1,000 will appear by year's when a top Enron investigator said times faster than the next-genera 174 technical papers, describing new end digital cameras, but attracted end. That will require Foveon to sell · at the hearing that notes of a recent scarcity of pertussis vaccine particu larly problematic. Twenty years tion cellular system known as 3G. materials and techniques that could more attention for using standard its technology to big camera makers interview with Mr. Lay had been de • Linden Lab, a San Francisco accelerate that industry's pace. chip manufacturing to make the sen such as Eastman Kodak Co. Madahv stroyed. Enron board member ago, there were just 2,000 cases a year in the U.S. In 2000, there were start-up backed by software pioneer Still others are refining Internet sors that capture images in digital Mehra, director of digital capture William Powers, who led an exami Mitch Kapor, has an idea for a kind business models. Salesforce.com, cameras. systems in Kodak's professional nation of the company's controver 8,000 cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. of animated online world that con which rents its software over the But Foveon hid some bigger products group, said it is in the early sial partnerships, said the raw notes sumers help create. Paid sub Web, has new ways to customize news. Up to now, image sensors have stages of evaluating the technology. of the Lay interview were discarded The CDC has limited supplies of tetanus and diphtheria vaccines to scribers will design their own three those services and use them offline. been composed of tiny cells-called But if it works as advertised, he said after being compiled in a single dimensional appearances, living Elance Inc., a Web marketplace for pixels, or picture elements-that it could have broad industry impact. memo. hospitals, emergency rooms and public health departments, with hos spaces, and social and economic people offering services, plans to add each contain a single light detector. "It would be very disruptive," Mr. Meanwhile, the company an rules to play by. software to help companies out- To capture color, red, green or blue Mehra said. nounced the planned resignations of pitals limited to just 300 doses a six ·board members, including four month. Booster shots, once common I who served on its highly criticized when kids cut themselves with rusty audit committee. An internal report nails, have been eliminated. Private released by a special board inves Oil Spill: Wal Mart Eye,s tigative committee earlier this ' month chastised the audit panel for Overtakes Exxon reviewing Enron 'snow infamous off Bid w Track balance-sheet transactions in only a Bentonville, Ark., has become "cursory way." home of the world's largest com pany: Wal Mart Stores Inc. has over Nokia, Samsung taken Exxon Mobil Corp. as the s biggest company, based on sales. I I Lead Ailing Sector The discount retailer posted sales of I $218 billion for the fiscal year ended oreign students, already fac I In the worst year in the history of I the mobile-phone industry, Nokia Jan. 31, compared with $212.9 billion ing scrutiny on campus from Corp. and Samsung Electronics Co. for t_he oil giant. Wal Mart's corona the FBI, could soon find were the only top-ranking mobile tion is partly the result of its own themselves under the watch phone makers to both gain market growth, partly the result of lower oil ful eyes of private gumshoes. share and make money during 2001, prices last year for Exxon Mobil. Background-check com according to new research. panies and bounty hunters are Market leader Nokia lifted its Odds & Ends among the businesses vying for con ' share of global shipments to 36% Target Corp. was sued by the tracts from the Immigration and Nat I from 31% in 2000, while still main Equal Employment Opportunity uralization Service to help track for taining an operating margin of 20%, Commission, which alleges the re eign students who come to the U.S. on according to figures collated by tailer discriminated against student visas. Such surveillance is a Strategy Analytics. (Nokia puts its African-Americans when hiring for top priority in Washington since the 2001 market share at 37%.) The entry-level management positions in discovery that some of the Sept. 11 hi Boston research firm estimated that parts of Wisconsin ... After a fonr jackers came here on student visas I Samsung achieved an operating week manhunt, Frank Gruttadau and didn't pursue their study plans. I margin of 15%, while boosting its ria, the former head of Lehman Central to the INS's plans is a new market share to 7% from 5%, making Brothers Holdings' Cleveland office, database that would monitor all it the third-largest supplier in 2001, surrendered at the federal office 547,000 foreign students in the U.S. So behind second-place Motorola Inc. building in Cleveland. He is sus far, a pilot-project data base covering pected in the theft of $125 million or 32 schools in five states tracks when Most other leading handset makers foreign students arrive in the U.S. lost money during 2001, according to more from clients at a number of and enroll at their schools, but it Strategy Analytics. large Wall Street firms during a 15- doesn't check class attendance. 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That represents a 33% increase graduates stand out at job fairs "If the student is not regularly at from the $750,000 per episode salary tending class, we're going to locate the cast has earned the past two sea • Accounting as a profession faces a the student at his last, best known sons and will keep "Friends," pro credibility crisis address," a company spokesman duced by Warner Bros. Television, says. the most expensive show in televi • How this year's tech graduates are A big issuer of bail-bonds, Capital sion history. Next season is expected taking a fresh approach to their job Bonding Corp., plans to suggest that to be the finale. searches students entering the U.S. be re quired to purchase a $10,000 immi• Thousands of timely articles, gration bond and to check in periodi cally. If the students fail to show up in its system, the company would send What You Need To Succeed one of its 700 bail agents or 500 bounty salary tables and tools, hunters to find them. 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' B6 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2002 THE HILLTOP arts \ Lady Bison Continue Undefeated Williams leads Bison to 88-72 Streak With 84-66 Victory Over Victory Over Hawks B, AISHA CH\'\t, The Ha.,., ks Coppin State Htlltop Staff \Vnter responded with a run of their ov. n led BY A l '>HA CH,\ ... f,Y half court defenses to ~low down kept them in the game with her 13 K}'le Williams ~cored a school by the aggressive Hilltop Staff Writer Coppin State. points o n 6 of 9 shooting. but in record 43 pom~ on 14 of 21 ) hoo1- play in the paint of What Parson did worked and the the second half. Howard's defense 1ng. including 8 o f IO from three 6-10 forward Lady B1,on closed out the half with held her to only four points point land, 10 lead the Bison 10 an 88- Demond Huff ( 13 It's never a simple task for any an I I •4 run, after trailing by as "J'm very proud of the out 72 victor) over Coppin State Mon points) and cut the team to get a victory over the much as seven earlier on, nnd took come because I knew it would be day night at thr.: Coppin Center in Bison lead to nine. Hov.ard Universny v.omen's bas• a 40-36 lead heading Balumore. 60-51. v.1th 9:05 to ketball team. So when all of the into the locker room This v.as a new career high for play. players are in synch and you get Kirk . Petty and Williams, and II defirntel) c ..me at a At this point. outstanding performances from Gardner proved to be time when the Bison needed it. With Williams took over their top three players, they are too much to handle as their unexpected loss to Morgan the game and start· almost impossible to beat. tl)e Lady Bi,on State last Saturday, the Bison ( 13-10 ed hitting shots Unfortunately, this was the case \tepped up the defen-;e overall. 8-5 in the MEAC) are no from everywhere for the Coppin State Lady Hawks and outscored the longer m third place by themselves. on the court. He Monday night as the Lady B1<,on Lady Hawks 22- 1 I to so this win was very important. scored 24 of the defeated them 84-66, Jed by a game take a commanding "AJI of these games now in Feb Bison's 28 points in high 24 po1nh on IO of 18 shoot• 62-47 lead with 10 ruary are very important. so to go on the final 8 minutes ing from juni,,r Courtney Kirk. minutes left to play in the road and get a win, 11 's good for and 46 seconds. ''Coach ,, alway telling me, the game. us," said Bison head coach Frankie and ended the Courtney you need to play hard, The Lady Hawl..s Allen. "We've got that big Florida Ha" ks hopes of a you need to play hard, so I JUSI had a few opportuni trip coming up, and we've got to be possible comeback. came o ut and did what I was ,up• ties to cut the defic it . at our best. So I just hope we can "Ironically. p ' ·, ,,,1 ' ,, 'I,, The College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List for Academic Year 2000-2001 [ ,,' I! Luqman Abdullah Jennifer Burrell Andre Esters Shawntel Hebert Princess Lee Maritza Nelson Lesley-Ann Roper Sasha Thomas ,,'' Dawud Abdur Devon Burts Lakedra Evans Nicholas Henderson Norma Lee Deshawn Nelson Sheteka Ross Keasha Thomas 'r Rahkman Danielle Bynum Daphne Evans Nekol Henderson Jenetter Lee Melanie Nesbitt Dominique Rouzan Katrina Thomas ' Varghese Abraham Nina Cadney Mckenzie Keshetta Henderson Ashley Lee Jasmine Neville Dara Royer Doria Thomas /. 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