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~lume 80, No. 21 Serving the Howard University community since 1924 February 14, 1997 This Week's Forum with provost Highlights:

CAMPUS leaves Fine Arts Sew entrepreneurs get grant advice from students unsettled School of "B's" small were unsatisfied wi1h the provost's always 11ta1 says how many hours business seminar. By Valyncla Saunders responses and 1ha1 the merger are required. Some notional Hilttop Staff Wnter reason, should not remain unclear, accreditation organiza1ions sci A2. especially since it will affect Black certain hours for graduating." Ira Aldridge Theater came alive arts as a whole. While the details of 1he merger Monday afternoon, despite the "All across 1hc nation it seems remain sketchy, some Fine Arts CAMPUS PLUS ab,ence of a performance, as Fine they're trying to s1ifle arts .... Now students said the Board oflrustccs Arts students voiced their concerns the Mecca seems like it's trying 10 should have consuflcd them before Sew music store opens about the merging of 1hc College stifle the am, as well," said Damien deciding to merge the two colleges. i>r Howard students. Am and Sciences with the College Sneed, a freshman music major. Still others suggested that if there of Fine Arts. "fhc other Black colleges need 10 had to be a merger, the College of A3. The "Conversation with the gel like us. We should SCI the Fine Am should be merged with Pro,·ost" turned ou1 10 b

AIDS lecturer Rae Lewis University of Cali.fomia I •Ram University tat Bekele ·Visitdistantplaca - Thorton to speak at Woman B11••u So1,,o,., <:ombincyourtnvd -Si Ge­ to Woman conference International Programs ha' 5tO 1au VJ"1.t Mt 1°"' 4C•~' JllU spoke last year at the College of them." afler the conference Saturday. MW.,,, By Heather Savage on< Arts and Science health fair . In previous years, speakers have March 8. allowing women n chance Hilltop Staff Writer African-American Studies Italian Studies fol The mission of the 1997 Woman included Peggy Lewis, direc1or of to recap all 1he events of the con­ Political adviser-turned-AIDS to Woman Conference is to provide Specialty Press for the While ference and reiterate the points and Bubadoe, Weal Indle1-Jw15-Angust 2 Florence, Italy.JulJ7-Aw 0 P' lecturer Rae Lewis Thorton will young women with decisive ways House, Sharon Pratt Kelly, former messages that were delivered. Experience the wonder of the C:u1bbean par- Vl.slt lhe blrthpla~ of the!:Jl' J. return to Howard University on to develop their potential and fur­ mayor of DC, Karen Good, former This conference, however. did 001 adlse that Is Batbados. This course will Renaissance this swnmclls L Thursday, March 6 to address to nish them with the tools they need Hilltop managing editor and cur- ju>t develop on its own. With i1s cxamlnc the role or education tn developing tn the wonderful dly o/ aci young women at the Fifth Annual to succeed in the 21st century. 1\!nt I 'ibe Maga=ine assistant edi­ co,t of about SI 5.000. the 20-pcr­ societies. and Its rdatlonshlp to popular cul• th1s exdtlng Italian~ su Woman to Woman Conference. "It's a day 1ha1 they can see tor and Debyii Sababu Thomas, son steering committee is current­ lure. Lc(turcs will be given by UC Bcrkcley culture program. Exptt1m: Thorton will be lecturing in African-American women a1 their professor at the School of Commu­ ly working 10 raise more money for professor. Or. Pedro Nogllcra and Un!vmlly tlrncless beauty of nu­ Cram1on Audi1orium at the opening best. ... These women will be shar­ nications. the event. of the West lndle:S professor. Or. George drals and mu.scu1111 ~JI!; ... ceremony of 1he all-day confer­ ing with the teens how they've The conference will also have "This is like a full-time job.... It Belle. Students w1ll reside on the campus of lld!l'lte ln guided walkJ:t ence, 1itled "Sisters Let's 'folk ... achieved what they've achieved," workshops to inspire the young takes a lot of time and energy," the Untvcrstty of the West lndlcs. Ca"c Hill. the dty. Directed by Or. ' OJ Carlo. Department o/l!Jb; women to embrace 1he strength of Lewis said. ( Embracing the Strength of Wom­ said Jonelle Lewis, a sophomore on Studies, UCB. anhood." the steering comminee for 1he con­ 1heir own womanhood. Seminars The coordina1ors cmphasiled that Harare, Zimbabwe-July 14-August 8 Her lec1ure will be open 10 all ference. arc designed 10 increase leadership all the profits go directly to the Exper1cnec lrn: brilliant blue lakes bounded persons and is free of charge. Lewis said the conference will skills amongst participants and 10 Woman 10 Woman Conference. and by wild no..-crs. high forests. and quaint \11- Political Science Thorton, who is known for her provide motivation for young present the opportunity of interact­ they welcome any kind of dona­ lagcs ln Z!mbabll'c this summcrl ThlS pro­ graphic and moving speeches on women from ailing District schools ing with positive and profe:,sional tions. gram Will directed by UC Bcrkcley professor. Cape Town. South A!rlct her banles wi1h HIV. lectures at to reach their ultimate goals. role models. "We have worked hard 10 organize Dr. Bart)ara ChrlsUan. Students Will partld­ June SO.July 25 ' high schools across 1he coun1ry. "h's for young women 10 build "The worhhops cmphasue lo this event because we want to give pate ln two cour,es on Ah1can-Amcrlcan llt­ Visit what IS perhaps the C11 emphasizing the importance ofsafe self esteem .... Some of these teens young teenage girls that they can be something 10 1he young women that crature In the context of Southetn Afrtc:a Uful of all maritime dtlcs ~ sex and living with AIDS. don't have this in their homes." anything they wan1 to be," Lewis will be enriching. something 1hat and Zlm~ and Southern African poll• study post-apartheid pcl.to1 culture this summer In Ci;t-_ Thorton was featured in the I 994 Lewis said. "Being a successful said. will change their lives," Lewis said. Ucs. issue of Essence magazine and working women is alien to many of There will be a follow-up retreat Course v.111 skclch lhc ~­ CYOlutlon o( the prottSS d~ Chicano-Studies upheaval and bWonna:llll NCNW Cuanajuato, Mu!co-June 16-JulJ' 11 culmlnaled In the transbla1 Spend your summer In the beaul!ful dly of don of 1994. Olretttd bflklj CuanaJuato! UYC with a Mexican fam!ly Price. Chair, llepartmull •I'll speaker while taking one of two (clementaty or Sdence. UCB. lntermedlale) lntenst.,: Immersion courses In brings language and culture. Directed by Dr, Lourdes P.ura for mort mlormanon.cih· message to Ra)111ond Daniels East Asian Languages llrrkcley Summer ~

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Sy Philhpa Philpot go New York to work with the H, top Staff Writer Freedom Forum Associate Center. Upon her relurn, she was appoinred ,W..,.,14. /997 9-'-~•- '"" ""'"'-"" acting dean after replacing former :it.1 u,-~ l::rd-mye:irs of being interim Dean Orlando Thylor. Jmncue Oates v.as officially Although Da1es was ac1ing dean ~lf.1991 z. _,.._,.., ,..._. -A?-.. Jean of lhe School of during the terms of former .m,cation, by President H presidents Franklin Jenifer and ----··-·"' 1,()(),,.. """"-"%),. rr1Swygcr1. Joyce Ladner. it took President ,W-.,I0. 1991 i811umorc native has been at Swygerl to officially appoint her as 9-', 1(9S,f /H /ll, ---._, -1, 0"", rl al.1(),,J7' ( ,111cachcrin lhe Radio. TV "I couldn't become lhe permanent "" Dcp:irtmen1. lefl Howard dean of the school because there .r,, )C3rS and laler relurned 10 was no permanent prcsidenl of the ;:w....,.n. 1991 71.""-t,j"2rf-S.-e-· 1q.wtion of adminis1rn1ive uni.,.ersity to appoin1 me," Dates .tt,~...... ,.., ...... 1..tt.tr.~-....1 .ie dean for four years. said. il!h $he graduated from --.. - 4---..t. """"""'· Oa1cs has big plans for the School -'"-dl.l""1•-""" i.iiaSwe Uni,ersil). Da1es says of Communicati ons. O ne of her • is her family and second hopes i~ lhat students become more connected to 1he media lhrough i:tl like I graduated from communications. ,i. l\e been here for so long," The newly appoin1ed dean also t J. "I wa5n'1 able to go said she is working toward i>rl~use we didn't have the developing well-rounded studenlS It) Ih3cl 10 go to school close by creating a basic foundation lhal would include a general lcr1 lhe university again 10 communications curriculum.

FORUM. Al ·"'iostudcnt, about the "only merger that really upsets [students]. A PART-TI~1E JOB TO FIT YOUR SCHEDULE! · l~hov. I feel, but I'm just one person," said lhe junior ~~ta! studio ans major. 'ci:iseuling atmosphere lefl some wondering what the next step is nae Arts students. 1hi1? to gel involved. If you just sit there. then things arc going to The Smith Company is now accepting applications for part-time positions in its l!Qllld !here's nothing you can do about i1," said Allen Jackson. :ar's Fine Arb Student Council president. Fundraising, Publication Sales and Survey Research departments. Clients include ~tudents to rally the Democratic party, non-profit organizations and environmental groups as well against House ~peaker Gingrich as the country's leading news, entertainment and sports According 10 the Investi gative publications. No cold calling,training provided. Base ~Janelle Lynette Thompson Subcommittee's tax reporl, 1wo Hiltop Staff Writer of 1he three television shows were intended 10 confer more pay/commission plus health benefits and paid 1han subs1an1ial benefits on ,1hac1ivis1 and Morehouse Jrt1, Rev. Markel Hutchin, GO PAC and Republican enlities .1lbng for students to help and candidates. and provided vacation. Day, evening and weekend hours 1e11 and p1cke1 House support 10 GOPAC. In a press release, Hutchins ater Newt Gingrich (R· said. "This deceptive use of a .\.i available. Call Jack Taplin at (202) 895-0900, lax-exempt organization .• 1990, Gingrich launched a 1lPAC project called the chartered for a noble purpse is highly rcpugnanl and e ntirely ~ Opponunity Workshop. inexcusable and we are calling 11 am -4 pm, Monday-Thursday. llllislion was 10 change 1he face for a large, c ross-scc1ion of 'American politics and ass isl s1udents. childre n. teens. young llcrcil)' )OUlh Ile workshop was funded by adults and 0 1he r youth to 11oarccs rnised for lhe protest and pic ket in order that our young voices. in lhi, maucr, ·'raham Lincoln Opporrunit)' might be heard." :ndation. However. Gingrich This rally, protesl and picket will The Smith Company itdthc founda1ion to produce •! broadcast a parlisan be from 4:00 pm 10 5:30 pm on EOE · h1ical 1clvision program Saturday. February 15th on the ijlled "American Citizens' steps of 1hc United States capilol cltvision/~ building west side.

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• s Come to the February DO I NG I T • • • I This time of year, the NBA and NCAA are in full 22 Men's Basketball D motion. So is the Howard Intramural basketball season. If E game and watch the you're a basketball fan, you won't want to miss Howard L IM's Faheem Mhageed. Bison take South M hageed was picked up this year by the Lion Hearts, I Carolina State who placed second in IM basketball last year. This season, N the Lion Hearts' roster consists of M hageed, Shawn E University at Burr Gym McCould, Paul Nicholas-Bowmar, Kim Robinson, Steve s Curry, Kenya Hamilton, Mark McFaddon, and Vic Burrs. at 9:00 PM. There will Wesley Gordan is the team's coach. be NIKE giveaways . Though Mhageed is too humble to label himself the team's best player, he's not afraid to say he's the most IM teams: Don't be determined. "I can say that there is never anyone on the su rp rised to see me, court who plays with more heart 1han I do," says the 6'3" forward from Minnesota. Heart enables _Mhageed to out· your NIKE rep, at your rebound players five and six inch?s taller than he is His events. Stay alert... senior year in high school, Mhageed's team won a state championship . At Howard, Mha~ed is pleased that he The NIKE running found an IM team that he says "runs a real team." The Lion Hearts maintain regularly scheduled practices. In games, they run se t plays. A scphomore in the School of group is about to Fine Arts with a concentration in sculpture, Mhageed is no stranger to long hou·s and dedication. "I don't get live. Stay tuned. think there is anyone who can outwork this team," he says.

CAMPUS CORRESPONDEN T: M ICHAEL SMITH

lliE GOAL OF THIS Sl'ORtl;PAGE IS TO INFORM STUDENTS AOOUT S1'0RTS ON CAMPUS NIKE DOES NOT SPONSOR ANY VARSITY. INTAAMURAL OR CLUB SPORTS ON THIS CAMPUS AND THIS PAGE DOESlY WAY IMPLY SUCH SPONSORSH1, ~ 14, 1997 THE HILLTOP A5 LOC 1ole11:ce secures A DOZEN ... ROSES? SEX's closure V-Day rush keeps florists on thei~ toes

Board cited several liquor license violation, as lhe reason fo r lhe By Keya Graves club's closing. Hilllop Staff Writer "We can't allow 1his 10 continue," Today may be Valentine's Day, after gunshots rippled D.C. Police Chief Larry Soulsby bu1 for many local florists. it has die IBEX nightclub Feb. 5 said. ''There are innocent people been Valeniine's Day for weeks. Ida District police ofticcr. being l..illed as a resuh of the kind And while hundreds of people Jt~quickly called for 1he of crowd these clubs anract." throughout 1he Metropolitan area ~A1enuc club\ 11nmedia1c Pohcc found evidence of drag scramble to place their orders use in the club as well as a dead rat before 1hc shops close 1onigh1, ~1arion Barry and near 1hc service area. wluch some florists say 1hey can't gel ilX)()d activi,1s who lhc viola1cs D.C. Heahh Department enough of lhc swce1es1 holiday of the IBEX nightcluh regulations the year. Many Howard University In Mary Woods' Florist Shop in Muden1s who have partied a1 the downtown D.C .. Karen Woods - 'tf need to close the IBEX. have mixed reactions 10 the Mary's daughter - has her hands club." club\ closing. full. The phone hnsn·1 slopped ring­ ing for hour,, and customers jusl - Eboni Ml/ls, "l don·1 think 1he IBEX needs 10 keep pouring in by the dozens 10 Howard student be closed." said Adrienne Aldmon, senior public relations major. "I place !heir orders for bouquets for thank there is a need for helter 1he ones 1hey love mos1. ,ccurity and bcncr manngcment "Valeniine's Day is our busiest d la- aflcr ii gunman ,hot said Ebom Mills, n ,ophomore ing one afler 1hc 01hcr. We 1ake master patrol officer psychology major. "Especially if about 537 orders jus1 in one day." TG1bson who \\as on duty they arc going 10 play go-go. I While looking through these win­ ,.. have seen people gel so upse1. they dows filled wi1h Valentine's Day ,,:i., \\1llling for a red light end up fighting n1 feMivals with go­ surprises. thoughts of how much Phoco by Betinda Victcnang following 1he caused linle 11nprovemen1. sure ii stands ou1 from all the rest." one see how special you really think they are." Day can gel hectic. she hires six lis1 of special delivers," Woods !, IBEX manager Ron "One of the only ways 1hat we She said 1ha1 sometimes cus­ Woods said wild flower arrange­ extra employees fo r the holiday, said. called the incident m1gh1 be able 10 slop some tomers order yellow or while roses ments can sometimes cos1 up 10 four extra drivers and 1wo extra Harris said 1h01 most of his cus­ .iutc:· and said the club violence is 10 cul ou1 lhe activi1ie., for Valentine's Day. bu1 mosl ofthe $ 125. florists. tomers are regulars 'a1 his shop and • to the pub! ic and 1ha1 " thal include people between the time people order red roses. lfthey Johnnie Harris, owner or John­ Mary Woods' Florist Shop opens come to him. because of his exper­ 11 hJppcn when you deal ages of 16 and 22." Green ,aid order them from Woods, 1hey will nie's Florist on Georgia Avenue, bright and early on Valentine's Day. tise. wrcbhc. "Bui .1 move like 1ha1 \!.Ould pay S6S for a dcnen of red Madam said he has been an the floral busi­ and the drivers head ou1 al about 6 " I don't only make beautiful 'BEX is being used as a exclude students who a11end Dclbar long slem roses. ness for eight years. and he knows a.m. and don't Slop delivering until flower arrangemenis, I add special . llklr the lac l.. ofleader,hip Howard." Woods said if the customer does 1hat if he wants 10 gel all his deliv­ 1hc job is complele. which usually touches with my big teddy bears rommunity," Green said. "I was 1old during my freshman no1 really want 10 spend $65 dol­ eries ou1 on lime, he musl hire a1 ends al about midnight. and balloons," Harris said. -i!apcompensating for 11." year that people gel shol al the lars for bright red roses. 1hcy can least 6 or 7 extra people to work on Woods said she does take last Roses from Johnnie's Florist cost !\mtwo hour.. after Green\ IBEX," said Kymberli Lloyd, a always senle for a mixed flower Valenti ne's Day. minute orders. and will take orders $60 for a dozen in a vase, and ti\ Metropolitan Police sophomore poli1ical science major. arrangement which will only cost Harris said thal he has about 200 on Valentine's Day as long as the $57.50 in a box. Teddy bears starl ;be IBEX and carried oul "People wi II agitate you and force $25. deliveries on Valentine's Day. customer is willing 10 pick up the off at $6.95 and go up to abou1$50. call for the club\ closing. you 10 be violent." "For Ihose who want 10 be differ­ .--oho! Beverage Control ent and stray away from lhe usual "Most of my customers want their order. :mployers debate Ebonics issue

son said. "I feel this issue degrades doctor or lawyer saw lhe Ebonie­ &/ Bobby White speaking employee as ignorant." Kllop Staff Wnter Blacl.. people and l 101ally don·1 like it.'' However. Lee said there is a dual­ AMAZING JOB OPPORTUNITIES!!! Other African Americans agree ity in 1he Ebonics issue. 0,lland. Calif.. public wilh Johnson's premise that Ebon­ "\Vi1h me being Black. any prol>­ ,i,1cm ·s decision 10 use ics is an insuh. but concede a per­ lcms which amount in a restau­ , as a teaching tool has son's ability 10 speak standard Eng­ ram, 1 am usually the one to call on Temporary and temp-to-hire positions available in prestigious law firms and national lful) of debate and con­ lish is an indicator of 1he level of 10 handle it," he said. "So when 1 l-cl.h nauonall} and local- educated that person has talk wilh the store's manager. we corporations in the Virginia, Washington, DC and suburban Maryland area. William Lee, area manager for talk about on the same level. Word 111 icl lhis is nothing more Roy Roger's food chain. said the for word. jive 1alk and all. But 1 ·0.,uh 10 African A meri­ ability 10 communicate becomes when I am in 1he boardroom, 1 t le olhcrs rejoice in the more impor1an1 as you move up the handle myself there. 100:· $$$ Gain valuable work experience and make extra money! !!$$$ ,a of this dialect. "employment ladder." Roxanne White. a personnel man­ , lhc 1mpac1 and opinion Lee said a hindrance on 1hm agement specialist for 1he D.C. IIOll3.ls who come in con­ upward mobility is a person's abil­ government, interviews hundreds Full-time day, evening and possible part-time flex hours available. Ebonics is vaned. ity to speak standard English. or applicants for professional. 1i1~l 1'1c been dealing with "When I used 10 be a manager al a administrati ,e. bluecollar and cler­ . laid Sgt. Darryl Johnson Roy Roger's restaurant on 91h and ical positions. White said a person's '4<1ropoli1Jn Police Dcparl- V. a lot or professionals who were ability to ,peak standard English Transportation is required for evening shift. doctors. lawyers and were Black has a ,er, big affect on their job 'I. a Ward 7 officer who vi siled the store:• Lee said. ''These placemen!. 'he Dis1ric1·s mosl crime people spoke proper English and "Depending on the position i1 reiaon. said 1hc anention conversed with people who did does have an affect.'' While said. Wages start at $8.00 and $9.00 an hour. i, ju\l a new spin to an not. There was a clear breakdown "If 1hcy are applying for a blue in communication, and wilh that collaror clerical job I look al skills, ir Ebonics is nothing more breakdown frustration sci in. The bul with a professional applicant. Assignments include: ~- and actually I take 1he employee looked a1 1he profes­ the ability to communicate is very --;,oflhis as an insuh." John- sional. as being stuck up. while the important." • Document coder • Extract relevant data from documents and compose short summary into computer. Legal coding experience or education preferable. Must be ION!! able to type 45-50 wpm. • Production clerk - Filing, sorting, numbering, collating, bates stamping, page . All prospective advertisers: The­ checking, photo-copying and quality control checking documents and other clerical Hilltop Ad Deadline is the Friday tasks. ~efore publication. Please help us • Video Quality Control Clerk -Review images from scanner to verify accuracy.

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A6 THE HILLTOP NATION Watts under fire for calling Black leaders ''poverty pimps''

contempt for "race-hustling pover­ why I elected to remain as his dignity of the congressm.tn". ing supporters for c;unpaign dona­ late 1970s and the eady 19' By Aprill Turner ty pimps" like Jesse Jackson and guest." Jackson said. But Wans' troubles did not end tions based on his role as the offi­ Wans is currently in his Hilltop Staff Writer Marion Barry. He said their careers Jackson called Watts· remarks there. He was blasted by campaign cial spokesman of the GOP. term of office, reprcscnliigti, are based on keeping Black people "deeply offensive and beneath the finance reform activists for solicit- Wu11s defended the two-page District of Oklahoma, ~lB.. After delivering the nationally dependent on government. solicitation letter mailed out to percent DemocraticandSS,­ televised GOP re;ponse 10 Presi­ "They talk a lot about slavery," 6.000 supporters. brushing aside White. His speech 11$1, dent Clinton's State of the Union Watts said. "But they're perfectly questions by directing attention to echoed many Republican lb Address last week. Rep. J.C. Wans. happy to have just moved us to Clinton. " I didn't get my valaei j R- Okla., is under fire for charac­ another plantation. What scares .. we·ve got Bill Clinton prosti­ Washington, I got mpl!11M terizing some popular Black lead­ them the most is that Black people tuting the White I-louse to raise my parents, from Budd) Ill ers as '"race-hustling poverty might break out of that racial group money and you guys are asking me Watts in Eufaula, Otli.' pimps." thing and start thinking for them­ about a fund-raising letter I sent to Wans said. "I got my niua, Wans. the only Black Republican selves." my constituents?" he asked ing up in a Black neighlxxt;­ in Congress. was also criticilcd for Watts said the quote was used out reporters. the E.~st Side or the ll1cb exploiting his position a, GOP of context and that he used the term Born Julius Caesar Watts in the money was scarce but~ spokesman to raise campaign cash. in a lengthy conversation wi th the city of Eufaula. Oklahoma, the 39- plentiful and love wauD":\ Unti l last week, Wan, was the reporter about some of the leader­ year-old. form~r football star got my values from a Slltt.j\ new Republican "golden boy,'' cho­ ship in the Black community, but describes himself as a Black con­ ly, a strong church and 1 sen to give a high-profile GOP not in reference to Jackson or Barry. servative struggling to convince neighborhood." response to the State of the Union Those remarks embarrassed America that the cure for social Despite the controvtrs) .,. and the Republican National Con­ House Speaker Newt Gingrich. R­ problems lies in themselves- not Watts would later find 11- vention'; keynote address. Ga., who had invited Jackson to sit in government programs. embroiled, as he addru;. Watts wns bolstered by GOP lead­ with his wife, Marrianne. during .. Government can·1 ease all the nation, he held fast to his~ ers in Congress, particularly House Clinton's speech. pain," Wa11s said during his ment to championing Rip: Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga .. to and religious values. Jackson reportedly telephoned response to Clinton·s speech. " In 1 help the party reach out to African­ Gingrich, who assured him Wans· fact, government rubs the wound .. I was taught that chm, American ,oters. reported comments did not reflect raw, and makes the healing hanler." count, and tllat chancttt Last week Wans defended harsh his or the party's views ofJackson. Watts is the fifth of six children of what's right when nooodj,l comments he made about Jesse Jackson said he had spoken with a father who was a seventh-grade ing." he said. " I wasalsoiz,. Jackson and Marion Barry. Wans about the remarks because he dropout. He attended the Universi­ I could do anything if I In an interview published in The found them to be '"unbecoming." ty of Oklahoma. where he majored myself and understood my 11. Washington Post on Feb. 4. Watts File Photo "Mr. Gingrich disassociated him­ Rep. J.C. Watts, R-Okla., delivered the response to President in journalism and was the star quar­ and commitment." said he finds it hard to mask his self from the statement and that is Clinton's State of the Union Address. terback of the football team in the Panel debates pros, cons of U.S. prison system in Capitol Hill discussion Want to write for the

By Bobby White the population. He questioned that the majority of the statistics put and actually do the time:• National page? Hilltop Staff Writer whether the money used to build forth by McCollum \\ere shaped by D.C. Councilman Harold Brazil prisons could be better used in a politics. also anended the discussion to seek TI1e mahogany seal of the United system to deter crime and rehabil­ Baird said their conclusion should advice on how to curb the violence States of America, with the bald itation. be based on science. in the nation's capital. Call Natalie Hopkinso eagle's beak holding the message Rep. William McCollum, R-Fla., "These studies represent ideolo­ "The real life experience of Mr. of '"e pluribus unim," was affixed said locking up convicted criminals gies and politics," Baird said. Johnson gave life to the statistics, to the wall as a panel discussed the w,ll> a solution for curbing the flow "Whatever those who publish these which everyone one else was at 806-6866. issue of prisons. or crime. studies want their message to say speaking of," Braz.ii said. ·'He has Torrence Johnson, who spent 17 "If a juvenile is tried as an adult it docs. They don't look at factors a real keen perspective on the years in prison for fatally shooting and subsequently convicted of a outside of the spectrum of the issue:· two White police officers after violent crime, he should be locked study. They don't look at other fac­ a llegedly being beaten, said Amer­ up and the key thrown away," tors such as the socioeconomic ica should live up to its grundiose McCollum said. McCollum said effects and the phenomenon ofcur­ seals and proclamations and seek the majority of prisoners are repeat rent trends." alternative... to prisons. offenders. He said the idea that Baird said the studies are not "When I was incarcerated, the imprisonment should be used as a accurate because other factors such people I ran into expressed to me tool of rehabilitation is ..just not as new imprisonment laws and that embracing crime was a neces­ working.'" advances in crime reporting were sity." Johnson said during a Capi- McCollum said America spends not taken into account. Baird also 101 Hill discussion on the American only a small amount of money on said that statisticians also need to prison system. 'They didn't go out prhons. citing statistics that show take into account the urbanization and commit crimes for fun.'" federal and state governments of America, which causes crime to The discussion, sponsored by the spend roughly three percent of their be more prevalent in big cities. National Council on Crime and total budget on courts and correc­ But Michael Block, a former head Delinquency, centered around the tion,. of the U.S. Sentencing Commis­ debate over sentencing policies and In contrast, he said. 14 percent is sion, disagreed with Baird. He said the role of incarceration in helping spent on education. seven percent prison conditions are not bad to control crime. on the environment and si~ percent enough 10 deter crime. Fares Johnson wa, jailed in 1976 and on welfare. '"The risks of being arrested are With our WAY LOW Spring Surf 'n' Shred fares, you can FLY to the sweetest slopes or the hottest released early last year on parole. "We spend only a tiny fraction of not spectacularly high, and even if He said the issue of race is impor­ state and federal dollars on our jus­ you arc arrested, the probabilities beaches and have cash left over to buy plenty or eats.even your own hotel room. With deals like these. tant in the current prison system, tice system." McCollum said. of actually going to prison is low,.. you can live so large, your folks will think -pfre bklwing your book rnoney.ChedcOut Our Way Low Ftm- which is 51 percent Black. while But Christopher Baird, vice-pres­ Block said. "We need 10 raise the Blacks make up only 12 percent of ident of NCCD disagreed. arguing probabilities of those who do crime SHREO FARES SURF FARES From The EA,c,:S,.._T_____ -.--'Ti"'-o"'(O~LO=OO=SP,_,_R""I N,.,.GS,,_1....,.,To,_.Th,.,_,e,_,(i..,OAS= TS ___ National leaders address Black Atlanta s99• Los Angeles s739• ,, Chicago/Midway S69* Los ~ngeles s99• a issues in higher education forum Dallas/Ft. Warth S69* Los Angeles s139• Indianapolis S69* Los Angeles S99' By AprIII Turner program focusing on the concerns ·'Black history month teaches Washington, D.CJDul/es s709• Los Angeles s159• Hilltop Staff Writer of Blacks in higher education Feb. children Black history. but we 6. should make sure that all Ameri­ Houston ss1.. San Diego s749 .. Black women should assen them­ Also speaking on Black women's cans know each other's history." Tulsa s49.. San Diego s119 .. selves and be more conscious of issues was Patricia Reid-Merritt, a Franklin said. Kansas City s49.. San Francisco s59"' their gender and race. an audience professor at Richard Stockton State Al Freeman Jr., a Howard Uni­ was told at a forum ,pom,ored by College in Pomona, N.J .. and versity drama professor, spoke dur­ New York/Newark s709• San Francisco s139• Black Issues in Higher Education author of the book '•Sister Power." ing the segment, ··Blacks 111 the Oklahoma City s49.. San Francisco S17g1'• last week. Reid-Merritt, who teaches social Entertainment Industry." Dorothy Height, president and work and African-American stud­ "I have been in the entertainment From The WEST CEO of the National Council of ies. also urged Black women to industry for over 30 years," said Negro Women, told participants in remain aware of race and gender Freeman. whose screen and televi­ Phoenix S49• Miami S759" a program titled "Beyond The issues when pursuing their goals. sion credits include... Once upon a San Diego S69* Miami S749"' Dream IX, The Wisdom Of Our .. As Black women. if we want to Time When We Were Colored." S69* Elders. The Eagerness OfThose Tu San Francisco Miami S749" be successful we must never go "'The Cosby Show" and .. Malcolm S79• S Follow," Black women need to step into a room with our eyes closed," X." ..Since my start I have seen Seattle Miami 149"' up their efforts to empower them­ Merritt said. "We must always be much growth and expansion as far Los Angeles S69* Orlando S139• selves. aware of race and gender. nnd we as the Black actor is concerned." Portland S79• Orlando s159• .. For 100 long African-American must always be in a position of Freeman shared the panel with women have been so consumed readiness so when the opportunity Franco Harris, a record-setting with racism. we have tended to For More Information, Call presents itself we will be ready to Hall of Fame running back for the Western Pacific Reservations Today: accept what we shouldn't accept," take it." Pittsburgh Pirates. Harris, who is Height said. "We are told solely The program, held in the Cham­ now a successful business owner 1-800-930-3030 about the race issue and never ber of Commerce building, was and recently graced the cover of about the gender issue." or call your travel agent. broadcast live while panelists field­ Black Enterprise magaz.ine, said www.westpoccom Height said Black women should ed questions from the studio audi­ he is appalled by the negative por­ initiate their own feminist move­ ence and telephone callers from trayal of Black athletes in the ment. such as the National Orga­ around the nation. media. nization of Women. In a segment titled "'Researching " If you turn on the TV, a negative ··1 think Black women absolute­ and Bringing Light to History," image is given to Black athletes. ly need a femi nist movement,'· John W. Franklin, Folk Life ai1d because all that is shown is the Height said. '"Done together, in an Cultural studies curator of the wrongdoings of the Dallas Cow­ organized fashion. we can get our Smithsonian Museum, spoke on boys or of Dennis Rodman." Har­ AIRLINES own agenda. We can get together as educating the Black child. ris said. •·n1e truth of the mailer is Tamsand(md;riom:11 ..., .. NWC., __..,.,...,.,.-,..,.,."'-•..,d~1.,..,..w.,.._.,...... , sisters." _ .. _1115111&.,.no._..,,.,....,, ...,_,..,.,.n.,,..,.., .,...., ••....., • ..,...., ...,_ ·1..,...,,11- Franklin said Black History that they make up five percent the .._,_,...... ,.,.,...tao ~.e1<'1...C_.,, ,..,.,,..-••1u.-..,._fdOJQogn.11,.._ .. _ "Black Issues in Higher Educa­ Month is important, but Black chil­ other ninety-five percent of the °""l'l...,bt ...... 1t __,...,,,,.,,1ll""'9'1tt.1M-,..,.,11-""-F_1t,_,""51.,Pd. of gettmg aid. They have seen what •• Fidel Castro, Cuban "We wan1 to tell them 1hat when ultimately die, it will no! survive." approach outside of capitalism 1ha1 tccently, 1he Clinton happened with aid before." President 1hey are in a transitory mode, they The report said the proposed works." -1niwa1ion released plans to In a rally held Jan. 28 to mark the '::---,---,,:c-:---:--,,..----,-J will no! be left alone," Kinlaus said. support for a democratic 1ransition Smith, an expert on Cuba, said the 111Cub:1 up 10 $8 billion in United 144th anniversary of Cuba's flown by Cubans in exile over 1he "We are ready 10 use our resources in Cuba will be released only if idea of a group of people who do and other international aid as independence hero, Jose Marti, Florida Straits. and expertise to help them make Congress approves it, and Cuba has 001 know anything aboul Cuba, and 11111 11 begins its transition Castro denounced the U.S. plan. This stage is referred to as Title 11 that transition." a transition government commined Cubans in exile who have not been uni democracy, with one calling it "Machiavellian" and of the bill that required 1he Kinlaus said that the proposal to 1he establishment of a fully in Cuba more than 40 years. ;oCas1ro. is not for sale. U.S and international aid to Cuba, revolu1ion, bu1 instead does the Some cri1ics say this is another Cas1ro is absurd. bslung1on officials claimed 1he "What most ttngers us is thnt they followi ng an end to Castro's 37- opposite. U.S. campaign to des1roy Cuba. "Our [U.S] policy 10ward Cuba is 111, e.,pcct~d to Ix broadcast in arc 1rymg to buy us," the 71-year- year-old rule. "When you live with unccriainty "It is not a question of human an acme embarrassment," Smilh ~11h 10 Cuba over 1he U.S.­ old president said. "There is not The 25-page plan proposes 1here is more chance for upse1. We rights, bu1 one of which class holds said. IIIXd Radio Marti m Miami. was strength or money in the world projec1s designed 10 support free are trying to avoid connic1," political power," said Brian Mali makes progress as a democracy under new leadership have taken advantage of the afnic1ing some countries. By George Nyabuga democratic process." especially Nigeria, Zaire, Rwanda Hilltop Staff Writer Konnre promised foirelcc1ions in and Burundi. April 10 be supervised by an "Democracy is not leading to ~tbn prc,iden1. Alpha Oumar independent electoral commission. conflicts as some leaders believe," ,urc. visited Washington "The elections will be peaceful he said. "In fac1 the only $!!'II) to solicit funds 10 rebuild [and] 1ransparent. We wa11110 be a prescrip1ion against conflicts in our MCllUllUY and discu,s the progress true democracy;· Konnre said. contineni is democracy." ~ We!>t Afncan na1ion since he Though Mali became independent 111c 46-year-old president said his l o,cr from the au1ocrn1ic in 1960. after 62 years of French government has heavily promo1ed n-f!~1 fhe )ear; ago. rule, 11 was not en1irely free. freedom of the press. something ~--~.~,., - , a lcynote address al the For eigh1 years the country unseen prior to his leadership. , I • Forum World Center in languished under Modibo Keiia ·s "Since the first democratic &Ion. Va .. Konare outlined communist and mili1ary rule until elections in Mali in 1992, no ' ..e, plagmng Africa, including Gen. Moussa Traore 1oppled him. 3ournalis1 has been arrested for ,,;1 freedom and connic1 The economy almost crumbled as wri1 ing wha1 1hey feel. We have i,c1Jpmcn1. 1'raore and his family amassed opened up," Konaresaid. "We have ':thlps history will not Judge enormous wealth. destroyed over 50 radio stations now • hlrshly for 1ransforming his education and deprived civil compared to only one before 1992. :cl!} from a dic1a1orship 10 a servants of pay for months. We have dozens of newspapers =cy where basic freedoms After months of riots, popularly too:' ~rc;pccted. known as the March Revolu1ion, The economy has improved •lliough Konare was part of the Konare finally seized power in through economic measures also. ,ooc mili1ary regime before his 1992. Konare said. ,wion as minbter of Youth. "Now we are seeing !he results of "We embraced a free market 'Jtl, Am and Culture in 1982, democracy, like increased economy and we have had •Jrc has now embraced inves1ment and people have rnuctural adjustment programs for Photo b)'Geo

nications director for President Bill By Ablo le He yliger Clinton, said that PCVs will work Write for the International ·,_:_ Hilltop Staff Wnter 1oge1her with South Africans dur­ ing this critical time of growth and change. ~January 1961. Prci.ident John "Soulh Africa is succeeding, and page. (. f Kennedy made a pronuse "to ii must continue to succeed, (for) ~ peoples in the hut, and vil­ the whole government, [ and for .,'llof half the globe struggling the] unity and transformation ~!rtalc the bonds of mass misery." that's going on," Gearan said. Call Ndimyake at 806-8666. 'iut)-si~ )'CarS, 131 countries and The Peace Corps is going 1;10S1 150.000 volun1eers later. through ils own transformation. lie lfnited States Peace Corps is The director noted Peace Corps' LI as commined 10 this pledge increased efforts to recruit minori­ o!iy. ties from college campuses, such P!aceCorps director Mark Gear­ as Howard University. Gearan said n!hares Kennedy's vision and diversity is one of his top priori­ ~ 10 con1inue the 36-)'Car-old ties. lll1tion of service well into 1he " I think we will only fully com­ 10.1 century and beyond. plete the mission of the Peace tndtr Gcaran's leadership, this Corps and really do what the Peace iai's Peace Corps Volunteers will Corps set out to do, if we send a m!I 10 new countries, beginning File Pholo corps of volunteers 1ha1 reflects •Cb South Africa. Direct o r Merk Geara n brings the rich diversity of our own coun­ With the trend for the 21st century firmly rooted in communications, a career with MCI is e "The real excitement that sur­ a career of public service to try," Gearan said. "We're working roimds thc Peace Corps communi­ the Peace Corps. hard to make sure 1ha1 students a1 an obvious choice. From telecommunications to networking to the Internet, MCI - ~ibou1South Africa, is that it's a ordinary," Gearan said. Ya1cs. his1orically Black colleges and Information Technolo~ is leading the W'a'f to the most comprehensive innovations in history. liuoric entry - Pence Corps [hasI already in South Africa. will join others are aware of the tremendous 'IC\"trscrvcd there before," Gearan U.S. vice president Al Gore in opportunities that exist in the Whether you're a graduating senior looking for full-time work or a student searching for an Im. greeting the PCVs upon their Peace Corps." Aspecial celcbra1ion of 1he PC­ arrival Feb. 15. C.D. Glin, a Howard graduate, internship, if you have an information technolo~ background and are energetic, creative and Soulh Africa mission. which fea­ Gearan traveled 10 South Africa class of '96, was one such stu ­ professional, we want to talk with you. llll!d an address by 1he Rev. Jesse to wi1ness Gore and South African denl. He is the only volun1eer from Jactson. was held yesterday in Deputy President Thabo Mbeki Howard going on 1his first PC­ As a world-class company, MCI offers excellent benefits and compensations. If you're ibl'Vd's Blackburn Center. sign the agreement 1ha1 officially Sou1h Africa mission. Gearan, the 141h Peace Corps established the PC program in Gearan said 1he Peace Corps of ready to use your edut ation to impact th e future, con­ duictor. appoinled Howard alum­ South Africa in December 1995. the 21s1 ceniury will now include tact your Career Services office for more information llU$,Earl Ya1es to be lhe fin,t Pence Gearan wanted to ensure future a crisis corps, consisting of expe­ Corps country director in Soulh volunteers' concerns about work­ rienced volunteers who will work about our on-campus information sessions and inter­ Africa. Ya1cs wa, chosen from a ing in a country only recently freed short-term assignments, offering views in th e spring. MCI is proud to be an equ al number of lop in1erna1ional man• from 1he chains of apartheid could humanitarian assistance during l&tn because of his developmcn­ be laid 10 res!. He said "at every vari ous crises, including natural oppor tunity employer, M/ F/D/V. llland project management skills. step of the way, South Africans disasters. Gearan also hopes to including his knowledge about themselves have been very excited work wi1h o ther countries !hat Soolh Africa. to have Peace Corps volunteers have Peace Corps-like agencies. "I "(Yau:s) is a real leader. His per­ serving there." think I have the best job in Wash• lJrmance has already been extra- Gearan, who once served as the ington!" deputy chief of staff and commu- AB THE HILLTOP February 14 febrU, I - EDITORIAL • THE HILLTOP Since 1924 Watts niisguided -with

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In the r politicians the r al H Perhaps J.C. Watts thought Black America would be seemed out of step with the Black community ofT proud. The Oklahoma congressman was selected by the and many times had the appearance of being a perfi Republican contingent of Congress to deliver a rebunal rebel without a cause. gov< to President Clinton's State of the Union address. Yet, we question Watts· right to make such an yea Republican Party candidates claimed that they were assessment of Black leadership. Watts is a man who has app• trying to broaden their appeal. made a career out of taking positions that are almo.,t r wa But if the Republicans had any hope of Watts' party always against the interests of Black people. real line response garnering more support for them in the There is much irony in Watts' selection by the corr Black community, that hope was dashed by an Republicans 10 give the rebunal. Watts and his cronies M impromptu attack Wans launched on Jesse Jackson and claim colorblindness, however they have done of, Marion Barry. everything in their power 10 disman1le be. During an interview with The Our View: Affirma1ive Ac1ion. Republican a g, Washington Post , Watts launched J.C. Watts Is a Black leaders selec1ed Watts so 1ha1 1hey pie into a thinly veiled assault on puppet for the Republi• could projec1 an image of diversi1y. TI Jackson and Barry in which he can establishment. Colorblindness? Try Affirmative foll called them ''race-hustling poverty Ac1ion. all I pimps." Watts then compounded The Republicans consistently invoke the the situation by first writing a letter to Jesse morals and family values in their speeches. Ye1, when Jes Jackson Jr. (D-111.) in which he denied that he had poli1icians supporl concepts thnl benefil them, and rally be attacked Jackson Sr. and Barry. Yet when the Post againsl them when they do no1 - where is the uni questioned him about it later. he did not deny that morality? yo, he attacked the two. The Republicans arc in no posirion 10 cri1icize the do The Hilltop has dished out our share of harsh Black community. This includes J.C. Wans. who L words against Black leadership. In fact. we do 1hrough his action has essenually abandoned 1he Black se, not wholly disagree with Wans' estimation of the community. New1 Gingrich undersiands this. Thar's to pair. For almost 20 years Barry has presided why he issued a disclaimer afler Wans· anack on eg over one of the nation's most troubled cities Barry and Jackson; it's a pi1y 1hat Watts does nol share th, without much success. Jackson, meanwhile, has his bosses' unders1anding. un wl he ( Howard's plans for Fine in TI W E W ELCOME YOUR L ETTERS AND COMMENTS vi Arts damages tradition h; THE HILLTOP encourages yo11 to share your views, opinions a11d ideas. We publi."1 IT material addressed to 11s, and routinely edit letters for space and style. Letters ns well a; cce n, 111e11taries 11111st be typed signed will, {111/ nddresses and telepho11e numbers. of Black art TJ,e opinions expressed on the Editorial Pnge nre solely the views of the Editorial BauJ ti and do not reflect the opinions of Howard University, its ad111i11islration, THE HILLTOP&-.:; It or the students. it Graduaiing seniors in 1he Col lege of Fine Arts have The fingers flew in all direc1ions again. President Please address letters and comments to: a one 1hing on 1heir minds as convocation draws near. Swygert s1a1ed 1ha11hede1ails ofa presumed "s1ra1egic" 0 While i1 seems some are busy finishing up their las1 li:w plan would be worked oul when the office of lhe b credi1 hours, 1hose who walk 1he line 1his year won'1 Provos1 was tilled. Editorial Editor r have much to look back on. Now Provosl Garibaldi 1ells the tine arts students 1ha1 The Strnlegic Framework for Aclion ha< not only he's not the one in charge - unnamed personnel on THE Hll..LTOP signaled 1he dea1h knell for the only hb1orically Black ambiguous planning committees will be 1he main Ave. NW. College of Fine Arts in the nation, bul it has qui1e designers of 1he changes a1 1he College of Fine Arts. 2251 Sherman ' i, possibly deal I a blow to a diverse tradi1ion of African­ The vision of tine arts becomes as clear as a summer Washington, D.C. 20001 American performing arts. day in Los Angeles. Wi1h figures such as Lois Mailou Jones. Zora Neal The Framework. 1ha1 ominous yel shadowy plan for Hurs1on and Lynn Whi1tield once gracing 1he halls of l' ac1ion whose name has been elevated 10 lhe s1a1Us of Lulu Childress Hall, 1he Fine a Cons1i1u1io11, has the po1ential Arts alumni rosier reads like a Our View: for making Howard the mos1 Who's Who of African E Howard jeopardizes its monopofy signitic.,ni Black universi1y in r Americans in the arts. on African-American artists by ihe world. . . Bui s1uden1s in the College of 0 merging the schools. Bui d1smanthng an ,con of Fine Ans should have been 0 blacl education such as the :a prepared for this. Allhough College of Fine Arts mars 1he major repair work was done to the building las1 THE HILLTOP aims. l qua.. in B semes1er, resources such as a photo lab for professors As 1he only tine arts college a1 an HBCU, Howard ver,' and >1udents have received minimal supporl funds University has a clear monopoly in 1he field oftine arts. Since 1924 'lha· from the University al besl. able 10 cull from 1he masses of college-bound students ere1 Recent anempts 10 inform alarmed students abou1 lhe the cream of the crop of Black ar1is1s. fu1urc of the school has resuhed in stale conversa1ion Coupled wi1h a strong inlerdisciplinary program of with responses from 1he Universi1y fain1ly reminiscent African studies and an interna1ional s1uden1 body. the of pre-recorded public service announcements. Fine Arts program has 1he potential 10 become a cenler Donya J. Matheny If the dry recep1ion of 1he concerns of 1he fine am for African arts s1udies. Editor in Chief s1udents at last semester's Town Hall meeling can be A renaissance approach 10 Fine Aris is an excellent considered bureaucra1ic run-around, this week's idea; after all 1his is a universi1y. Bui 1he fac1s are such Natalie Y. Moore discussion mee1ing with Provosl Garibaldi wa:; pure an in1egrntion of curriculum already exists. Any Managing Editor smoke screen. revisions should be jus1 tha1. ,,' Reginold Royston, Campus Editor Jonathan \Vhanon, Graduate Liaison th Janelle Thompson, Campus Plus Editor Chris Harrison. Produclion As.slstant er 111-Nehisi Coates, Editorial Editor Roben Turner. Production As:.istnnl is Tumpo Editor Erin McKinney, Chief Copy Editor Ndimyake Mwakalyelye, lnternationnl Editor IC Students running for Angel 0. Lloyd. Copy Editor Awanya 0. Anglin, Pulse Editor Tinn Johnson. Copy Editor H Stc\'en Gmy. Local Editor Crysllll O:lvis. Copy Editor m, Nallllie Hopkinson, National Editor Aida Muluneh, Photography Editor g' office must be informed Narnsha Lindsey, Health & Fitness Editor gr: Dennis Freeman. Sports Editor iOl General Assembly elec1ions were recen1ly pos1poned various schools and colleges, especially 1hose nol lS$ to allow more 1urnaround time for graduate and localed on the main campus, wru, insufticien1. Bui does pp, professional s1udents in1eres1ed in running for offices. 1ha1 excuse those interested in running for office from Nikia Puyol, Business Mnnnger di Those s1udents calling for the postponemenl argued 1ha1 reading the campus paper? No. Haki Halisi, ~ lstant Business Mannger itu· lhe no1ices placed in The Hilhop were And no, The Hi lllop is not the Oichelle Turner, Office Manager Millicen1 Springs. Ad,ut.lsing Manager rir 001 sufticien1 notice because they do Our view: Howard studenl's only source of news ,arc no1 read 1he paper. It Is a shame that and informa1ion concerning s1udents I ca Imagine if a candida1e for mayor of Howard students run• and the universi1y. But it is a vi1al one, ,e f the Distric1 of Columbia reques1ed ning for office are too and forstuden1 government candidates ow, that elections be pushed back because busy to read the campus no1 to read it - a1 least occasionally liti he did no1 see a no1ice in the ci1y's newspaper - is a disgrace. 1dd daily newspaper announcing the filing • So. if you arc planning to run for api date. How much would you be willing 10 1rus1 the office, make sure you pick up The Hilllop somelime. era' governing prac1ices of a mayororo1her elected official If you are planning 10 vole for a parlicular office, be :cu who does not even look at lhe newspaper? Nol much. sure 10 hold your candida1e accountable. Perhaps adver1ising 1he upcoming elec1ions in TI1e And in case you miss the nexl few issues of The Hilhop wi1hou1 placing flyers in 1he buildings of 1he Hilllop, elec1ion day is March 18. ~ary 14, 1997 THE HILLTOP A9 PERSPECTIV ES Roward falls short 8e-~ore ''"' ArT er,:.:..:,,,"::..------..... The rape of : !Il preparing students ,So -l'hi6 i~ Ho11JO.'31'd. The past 1wo editions improve. We must no1 shut adopting portions of other ·!'le Hilhop have deah with the ourselves oul to !lie surrounding cultures and fusing them with -!JmllllCC of Howard's student community. Plans 10 build a gate their music, Black people in GM1Cnt and elections for next around the university are absurd. general arc doing the same thing. u·, student leaders are The Black community is in dire Ssfstts Coleman When did Black people seiw -,,.clung. With all this in mmd, need of resources that the control of the drug trade in ,:!Id 10 look at "hot leadership University has. Why 1101 sel hours America? Afler I listened 10 , :Jy ii and how we :u Howard for serious minded individuals of Foxxy Brown and in 1he the community to use the computer song, "Affirmative Action," I llmyof~- us have a dis1or1cd view facilities and on-line services. Freshman disappointed thought I was listening to a ,'31 leadership is supposed to Why no1 provide a GED and aduh meeting of the Corleone family. •leadership is not a big title. bu1 education programs. This should Being a part of 1he Mafia or FJlllC desire to serve the peo­ be an inst i1u1ion whose major goal with ''Howard experience'' having a "family" arc no1 things ~)OU ha,e been selected to lead. is to uplift the community. that are a part of Black cuhure. 'It pta1cs1 leaders nre the best The curriculum should be Since when did Black people do 'mr!. And the one we should revitalized, where students would neglect the fact that s1uden1s "pay" save money on culling 1hc two the 1ango to 1he Iheme of "The • ltilllowing is God. He gave us have a mandatory credited class in During my senior year of high to be here. Why do some of 1he additional telephone numbers if Godfather?" I am dying to ask Dr. . eumple of Jesus to emulate. community service. school. I received a promo1ional employees ac1 as if 1he studen1s are the three offices were combined Dre what does his video for ~ said lei those who desire to We can no1 claim 10 be a Black video from Howard University. The an inconvenience when their job is into one office. "Been There Done Thal" mean. icalers be the best servants. So school, but be dictated by others on video had s1uden1s who spoke of to ru;sist us? Just because we are 2) Why do 1he computer labs in Why is there such a fascination • .c11 you are ready 10 humble how 10 run the University. 1he qui111essen1ial essence. pride young people does no1 give the 1hc Communications and Business with 1he remnams of organized 1:ldfin service 10 your people, Leadership is principled. So even and sense of community 1ha1 adminis1ra1ion 1he "go ahead'' to schools have 20-30 computers and crime? Have rap ar1is1s run ou1 of , ,\sttk to lead. if something is fiscally beneficial lloward had 10 offer. I was excited disrespect us and dismis~ our con­ only 10-15 are wi1hou1 rhe "Sorry images of Black culture 10 ( JI'-' e~amine our motive for for Howard. if ii i~ unprincipled, about applying to one of the mos1 cerns. this machine doe, not work" sign? portray? c\,q leadership position~. Is it then we must act accordingly. If respected Black univen.ities in the Prime e~ample: I remember Pres­ 3) Why is ii that coming off 1he Rap music. unfortunately, is nol ,nc or 10 feed our vanity and Minister Louis Fnrrakhan·s coun1ry. idem Swygert's welcoming speech elevator 10 your office you can't gel about poetry and music anymore. lndcrship isn't lording over presence on campus might make There were folks in my southern during orien1n1ion. I recall him near the door, bul anyone could Rap has turned into a whore of •people. Leadership involves some donors withdraw their Florida 1own who knew of Howard saying something 10 1he effect, endanger 1hc security of our s1u­ the m~sic industry. Rap ar1 is1s do .:=dttional love for a people supporl, bu1 he is the proven and would say. "You're going 10 "The door and the phone lines arc den1s on campus because our class nol comrol 1he industry and Black , • IIIJ)' hate you for trying 10 preeminent Black leader, we Howard? That's a great school!" In open ... paren1s and students call if buildings are not secure from listeners do no1 support the liplllem. should open our doors with pride my eyes, Howard couldn't go you need us." He mus1 have repeal­ strangers? music. Consequently. even 1he ~ of 1he mos1 important to lel him speak. wrong. Outside of D.C .. I would ed 1he phone number twice -806- 4) As a student studying com­ good rap artists can nol control '!'!dicnisoflendcrship is vision. Fear clouds our ability to reason. say this university has some excel­ 2500. munications, TV is important. the music they make. locriprures say 1ha1 without Our resources must improve as lent sales people. In November, I called. I wen1 to Why are Siu dents living m some of The reason why rap music will 111.dle people will perish. If we well. We have made great Mrides Now. I am here. My freshman the fourth floor of 1he adminis1ra- our residence halls unable 10 gel s1ar1 10 have more and more ~no ,i,ion of where we are in advancing our 1cchnology. but year at the '·Mecca." I was disap­ 1ion building 10 schedule an reception 10 the school's own tele­ facets of White culture is because 10 lead, then we will go we sti II have a long way 10 go. Our poimed when I found that every­ appointment 10 express my con­ vision station? While people support the music. ~ library musi come up lo par. We thing and everyone wasn't as pol­ cerns about Howard's image and 5} Toke a look al 1hesc fees on a They go out and buy 1he .si look al Howard. It's true need the la1es1 books. reference ished as it appeared in the video discuss why I was considering 1ui1ion prim ou1. Can you explain: overpriced CDs from the music •Im has been a severe lack of materials. computer systems and and brochure. I wanl 10 share with transferring. I go1 1he appoinlment store. As a result, 1he industry is mihip on this campus. This services to compete in this fas1- you 1he evems, observations and and could no1 wail to mee1 with the ENDOWMENT FEE giving the customer whal they ( Ides elected student leaders, paced world. feelings I experienced during my man himself. A week later, 30 min­ $15.00 wan!. c::i,1ra1ors, faculty and 1he I could go on forever with what first semester as a Bison. utes before my appoimmen1, after SELF HELP FEE Jazz music was going through ~y students. We can not we need 10 do as an institution, bu1 As I stood in one of 1he many J lefl work early, I was contacted by (Help me what?) S 5.00 1he same 1ransi1ion about 1wen1y a cdicrs when we have done essen1ially we must move toward lines during rcgistrn1ion this past a member of President Swygert 's MATRICULATION FEE years ago. Black people refused .;;cg ourselves. developing siudents' capacity 10 fall. I stood nexl to parenls who staff and informed that my appoint­ $182.00 10 support people like Joe Sample ,;rd is a sleeping giant with create in order to assume were frus1ra1ed, freshmen who ment was canceled. I was !old, LABORATORY FEE and Grover Washington Jr. These )pitmlial 10 move the entire leadership roles in their own were anxious and returning s1u­ "Your concerns are not rele\'ant (I don't have science classes.} a.r1is1s. in 1urn. started making 'ii. We are an ins1i1ution filled institutions. We must provide the den1s who were no1 1he least bit enough to actually mee1 with 1he SI0.00 music White people could no1 ~ 1hc most in1ellec1ual. community with the resources it surprised. presidem. Since you are consider­ only listen 10. bul also play. This ~. diverse and energized lacks and become the center of a I would hear 1he excuses for the ing transferring 10 another school, I asked someone in Financial Aid is how Kenny G has become 1he premier sax player in jazz, and ~ minds in the world. Bui global movement for the waits and bad service as. "Didn't we don'! have anything 10 discuss and their responses were. "h's just Al of using this strength as a improvement of our people. you know you were al a Black with you." a fee you have 10 pay." The most smooth jazz was born. The jazz .il111 for the global Black S1uden1s are the only people who school?'' "Whal is tha1 supposed 10 What happened 10 the "open popu lar was, ··1 don't know, ask 1ha1 is popular now sounds IIIIIUI)\ "e basically waste our have the lime, resources and mean?" I would ask. Apparcn1ly, door" policy? Student Accounts." nothing like wha1 its forefathers ~ISiaon building someone intellect to maintain a meaningful institutions wi1h a large African­ By then I really wanted to trans­ Please Mr. President, 1ell me played. ill'Orld. movement 1ha1 can affect real American population have 1he fer! How dare 1hey say "nol rele­ again why we choose 10 go 10 Ahhough, the innuences of .ia I am no1 running for office change. Students have always been right 10 use what is called C.P. vant enough." I have 100 many Howard. Explain 10 me why the White cuhure in rap seem tame, 11,w, I can give my ideas for the spark of mass movements Time (Colored People's Time}. loans for someone 10 say my con­ upperclassmen tell us young fo lk, they are a precursor of whal is 10 •tis uni,-crsity can be changed across the world. Without students which allow, a program or process cerns cannot be discussed with the "Well. you're at Howard no,1:" ls come. Jusl a.s jazz does not solely C op101tspoten1ial. President in the Civil Rights Movement, 10 be late jusl because we are Black presiden1 of this university. So, that an excuse for the lack of con­ belong 10 Black people anymore. ad Swygert 's Iheme for his there would have been no - I'm assuming. President Swygert, I have a few cern? Last time I checked. the s1u­ rap music won't either. One day, ,:sn!eocy is "Leadership for movement. Wi1hou1 students, there Once I obtained my cl:isscs and questions tha1 I and a few other stu­ den1s and parents were the con­ we as Blacks are going to wake ··erira." Yes, Howard must would have been no Black power after three days of waiting in long dents would like answered: sumers of a product (Howard up and realize what we had and '.'llx,elcadcrs fort his nation, but movemen1. Most siudents do nol lines-one for the cashier. one for I) Why is there a separate office University). So even if I did con­ lost our greatest contribution 10 • Ille world as well. The have families of their own nor financial aid, one for scholarships, for Student Accounts, Student sider transferring, I am nol the only America. Twenty years from now, 'dnion of Black people is commitments 10 a daily job. A one for vouchers and s1uden1 ID 's Loans and Financial Aid when srudenl here. I -chose to speak for jazz listeners will nol know about '"!!lldous and is deteriorating university also includes specialists - I, 100. had my validation slick­ 1hey all deal with student financial us. Dizzy Gi llespie. Forty years from l'J!er. Howard can play a large in various fields who form the er. services? How come those same All I wanted was for Howard to now people will say. "Run DMC tillclunging that reality. seeds of a nation. Although we My biggest frustration was trying offices can't access account infor­ look like i1did in the video. who?" My overall concern is no1 really fus1, we must make a may think of ourselves as 10 understand why students lake mation from a computer network? ":mitmcnt to excellence. We insignificani. this is all why we are 1he back seal when ii comes to We would save a 101 of time wait­ about rap music, i1 is about Black cuhurc. Blacks in this country are ~ merely have students come so special, but are squandering are their needs? I think 1he siaff in ing once we were 1old that we were The writer is a freshman majoring in store for a massive identity :::e 10 memorize facts and potential. some of 1he adminis1ra1ive offices in the wrong line. Howard would In print Journalism. crisis. One day we will realize ~Spencer tha1 almost every contribution we have made 10 this nation has or A good man isn't hard to find if women look hard enough wi ll be stolen. Cuhural lhefl is irreversible. Once you have lost a \by do women complain about job. He will be a good provider for many times. Moreover, by the lime 1heir man until their pregnant and boyfriend hil you at anytime. If he part of your cuhure. you can'l gel l111'lilabili1y ofa good man? I've his children. Women pay close you figure oul who 1hc good men he has ran halfway across 1he coun­ does, leave him. If your boyfriend ii back. lrl:d women say countless times auenlion. This guy probably are, you have gol more emotional try. cheated on you leave him alone. Yesterday, we los1 jazz music. lat diey can no1 seem 10 find a tutored you in math. You always baggage 1han L.1Guardia Airport al The trouble begins when 1he good Men usually cheat because they Tomorrow, we might lose rap. llJ

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SENIORS' i~ le ,1 More students spending f ( extra years at Howard If By Heather Savage i r Hilltop Staff Writer 'C I( e t's May 10, 1997. The sun is shining. the wind is blowing n softly and thousands of proud parents sit anxiously await­ I< Iing the big moment. Family and friends scurry around with ..). video cameras. making sure they don't miss one moment. And " somewhere in the rainbow of faces, a ll squinting from the sun rays, you arc waiting for your turn to walk across the stage and receive your diploma.

Despite the end of laic night study sessions. meal plans and linals, you're still not fully satisfied. As you scan the crowd of soon to be alum­ ni. you notice something is missing -your friends you came in with. Sure you can spot a few, but most of them arc in the crowd watching. You're part of a rare breed at Howard - the four year gradua1es. According 10 the Office of Enrollment Managcmeni"s annual report. in the past ten years, only 46 percent of Howard's ••fir.I time in col­ lege" Mudents gmduatcd. Of these students, only 17.8 percent finished in four years. This means the va,t majority ofFTIC students take longer than lhe traditional four years to graduate. 1l1ese students may come ''It takes more than four years just to get adjusted to the overall experience at Howard University.''

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in wilh the class of 1992. but end they up leaving with !he class of 1997. To clieat or not to clieat Forthe past five years. accounting major Paul J. Nichol a~ Bowan has been battling exams, term papers and HU registration lines. In May he will finally get out. But Bowan said four years at Howard is insuf­ ficient. hethical tactic or useful survival skill? '"It takes more than four years just to get adjus1ed to the overall expe­ rience a1 Howard University," Bowan said. By Brnndi Aldri~e of ethical affairs 111 our country their pupils about drug abuse, dis­ A wcbpagc tilled ·The Evil House "If you (lhc student) don't stick with the major that you came into Hill1op S1afl' Writer today deal, with economics - or cipline problems, sex, suicide and of Cheat.'' requires ,tu dents without Howard University with. then you often ~et yourself back because of eating disorders in high school," the pa,,,word to upload one of their money. One ethics student loudly all the prerequisite courses you have to take:· said Azmina Hanna, a expressed her likeliness to cheat if Maginnis said. "By 1he 1ime a child own papers complete with their ne of the hottest news senior advertising major. topics in the past few she felt the need. reaches college. he will have expe­ name. e-mail address, grade rccci,'Cd, age and any other infor­ One student. who asked 10 remain anonymous. said his reasons for years has been ethics. ··1 did 001 spend $95,000 at rienced so much that cheating will O Howard University (undergraduate seem like child's play." ma1ion 1hat would help someone staying an extra year was caused entirely by lhe school. 'i.Jcai11 pick up a newspaper and graduate studies) 10 be poor like trying to prinl their paper and pass "Howard University is not willing to invest as much in their students ~t hearing about some I have been all of my life," said Cheating reflects low morals it off as their own in a class. as their student~ invest into the school." he said. "Howard is more than :ucian sleeping around or Kelly Black. a senior journalism an institution of higher learning. ii is a business." !Idling campaign money. major. '"So if I have to cheat 10 get Many say 1he Uni1cd States is on Schools attempt to crack The mo,1 popular response from students wa~ financial. For some stu­ ~hat about ethics here at over, ,o be it."' a moral decline. TI,i, opinion is down on cheating dents !his could be not knowing of various scholarships and financial iw Uni,ersity'? This attitude oflen perm~atcs the 1,upported by the growing acccp­ aid or having to ,acrifice school for survival. Economics have played business world and American pol­ tuncc of ehea1ing und seemingly Although it may seem thal not a major role in the statistical record of four year graduates. i~ about tho,e lnie nights when itics. promotion of it as an inlelligcnt enough people arc taking 1he issue "A national survey of college ·'Everyone who comes to Howard is not the perfect 4.0 scholarship . ml crams for a final but his alternative. Students have an abun­ ofcheating seriously. mo1,t schools student. nor arc they what is considered the 'ideal financial aid recip­ .a h.15 shut down completely. freshmen found a significant shifl in dance of technology at their dis­ ha,e l>trict rules nboul cheating on­ ien1:·· said Heath MiUer. a fifth year music business major. who is grad­ i':tl abou1 "hen a student is hov­ motivation away from altruism and posal and that technology can aid line. Many univcr.,ities do not want ··g righ1 below that "C" grade toward concern with making them in their unethical practices. 1beir rules 10 be misunderstood and uating in May. "It's 1he people in lhc middle who are hurting lhe most. :tand this exam will give him money and getting power and >1a­ Imagine this scenario: There is a arc calling their cheating policies "lf Howard University wants 10 continue putting out as many African­ rlmhc boost 1hey need? How far ll1s." said Robert Maginnis, a five page paper due in your politi­ "The Academic lntegri1y Ruic." American scholars a~ they have in the past, they should find a way 10 .' . spokesperson for The Fedcml Fam­ cal analysis class and you have done encourage that financially or by having the same type of allowance 1g l!lc)' go to get it? ··1t's juM a statement wrinen on J. /.\I. 3 student if they have ever ily Commission. "Not surprisingly. no research. The paper is due paper. whether ii"s enforced or 1101." available to those who arc nol on financial aid ... 10 those who are pay­ students :ire finding it easier to a ~ and the responses could tomorrow. said Laura Randlett. a Mu1111y State ing directly from their pockets," Miller said. rrrom a Mcrn "No" 10 a ~htft- r.1tionalize lying or cheating in pur­ Solution·? Go to the library. go Uni\'crsity rcprcsentauvc. ··11 suit of 1hcir goals." However. one student refers to his experience at the '"Mecca·· ru; one is 1! or the eyes. right down to a on-line and type in 1he word "cheat­ depends on the professor." to learn and grow from. ,r- The average student is not sur­ ing." With the push of a bunon, sc,•• ri} "Hell yeah r· As for students at Howard Uni­ "It's been both positive and negative." said Jonathan Gray, a gradu­ lby do s1udents cheat? prised by the prevalence of cheat­ eral sources for full 1erm papers will versi1y, if they arc caugh1 cheating, ing on this campus. Bui a normal appear. they can receive a failing grade in ating senior. ltasons for chea ting professor may be shocked and c,'Cn 'There is e,en a website titled 'The the class and e,-cn be recommend­ Gray began his of a Howard degree in 1990. He will be graduating appalled by the mass of dishonesty Cheating Page," complete with nine ed for expulsion from 1he Univer­ wilh a double major in English and philosophy. Although he has tech­ Aethics class in the School of practiced in 1heir own classroom. term papers for studcn•s to copy. :,ity. The consequences of cheating nically been in school for eight years. Gray has been in Howard's sys­ fxnmunications recently dcba1cd J.A. Groves, a professor in 1he The papers come complc1c with are oflen lefl for the individual pro­ tem for a seven years. kis\UC. One Mudcnt saw cheating Spanish dcpar1men1. said cheating titles and 1hc grade received by lhe fessor to decide. ''I grew a lot during my time at Howard.'" Gray said. ·•1 1hink if I had uwaytoprc,~nt tesh from neg- is despicable. writer in a clas,. The ,ubjects S1udcnts can rake 1hcir chances gradua1cd at 22 as oppose to 25. I'd be ·whack."' 111,ty al1ering the Ii of smdcnts "Cheating is intolerable," Groves include economics, Marxism. phi­ with cheating if they feel ii is war­ ,c, said. "I would rathera student make For Gray, six-plus years has cleared his vision as to what he wants to 1111 bright futures. losophy. fi Im. psychology and ranted, bu1 in ethical terms. it never do in life. an honc,1 effort [no matter how Black interests. "A part of us realizes that our IS. "Now I know exactly what I want 10 do:· Gray said. "I th.ink my life G.P.A. is no1 a good measure of poor( 1han chea1." The creators of the page warn Pennsylvania State University 1h31 we go1 ou1 of college," said But Groves also said Lhat profes­ polential cheaters that if 1hcy are professor Themis Matsoukas said was served better by my time spcnl ... J'm extremely passionate about lm-.ilah E•clyn, a senior journalism sors play a role in promo1ingchea1- caught. they will probably be he feels so Mrongly abou1 cheating wha1 I want to do." IUJOr. "Should one li1tle test ing. kicked OUI of school. TI1ey even go 1ha1 he pu1 a message abou1 it on the However. Gray agreed that many students arc burdened wilh money .hangc our live, completely and "Professors need to build ways as far as to admit that 1hey disagree Internet. problems, which causes them to take a semester off to work. llilpus from reaching our goals?" for Mudenls to help themselves," wi1h 1hc views of most of 1he "In the eyes of Or. Ma1soukas, "I think for the most part people sit out because of '1001,"' Gray said. Another rca,on ci1cd for cheating Groves said. ··Many professors push papers. but they main1ain "the cur­ chca1ing is a mortal ,in;· 1he mes­ "TI1erc's a few people you' II find that failed their [comprehensive exam] students into a situa1ion of de1,per­ 1-..wha1 many \\Ould consider typ­ rem professor, being a tol:ll fool, sage reads. "By cheating for the so they had 10 come back or they failed a mandatory class, but I don't nl-the --1 did ii bccau,e every­ ation and make Ihem {sludenls) feel probubly believes this crap." All a sake ofa few point,, you jeopardize forced to cheat." think that's necessarily common." Ille else did," re,l'On,e. >tudcnt has to do is double space the not only your grade in the course From inadequate finances to courses that arc nol offered every "Ye, I chea1ed." ~aid John Mnginnis has a 1heory on why information. print ii out and cul the but your academic future. You will semester, many .rudems at Howard are losing their optimism about Brown•. a ',Ophomorc majoring in 1he abundance of social problems papers in the spaces marked "cul lose rcspecl and support because Pllblk relation,. "I knew everyone affecting our nation 1oday can cloud here." nothing makes a more negative and wearing a cap and gown, singing the alma mater and s1epping into the dst in lhc class was cheating ... I the role of today's educator. Some of the cheating pages are lasting impression than lack of real world in four years. The reality for many may be a phone call to ieh al 3 disadvantage:· "Instead of equipping America's not so ca,y to access information integrity." mom and dad saying, ''Send some more money. I'm in ii for another Bui a reason !hat exhibits the state youlh academically for the nex1 from. *Nol s111de111s' real 1w111<·s.. year." cen1ury, educators are counseling - 82 THE HILLTOP ======F"'e"'b"'ru,,,a,y~~ february . ULSE! Exhibit displays diverse talents of Fine Arts studen\-W headed the annual event to be more creative." By Zerllne A. Hughes along with gallery staff, The images on display Hilltop Staff Writer Scott Baker and Eileen were in various sizes, By A Johnston. In an effort to shapes, mediums and def­ Pl Walking through the promote and motivate the initions. The areas of This i, color bedazzled gallery, department's students, exhibited work included sophomore acting major Warner this exhibition invites not painting, printmaking, with the Shaniece Garner was over­ only Howard students and graphic design, ceramics, ton Aue whelmingly impressed. alumni, but the general sculpture, experimental on the, Taking her time to public to take advantage of studio, electronic studio, Once embrace each piece of art­ the visual talents of the photography, interior Cramtc work, she could not believe students enrolled in the design and fashion illus­ the Na the talents of the creators. and the only school of fine arts tration. a few. Cascading the walls of the among all Black collegiate Celebrating each of their gallery inside of the Col­ stcadil institutions. successes, the exhibition perfori lege of Fine Arts, aesthet­ With everything on exhib­ sponsored a short recep­ dated, ic renditions of students' it from comic books to sta­ tion and award ceremony Thro imaginations and creativ­ tionary logos, the exhibi­ last week for the students. al man ity captures the eyes and tion is intriguing and Awards were given for the Dime1 souls of its exhibitors. dent astoundingly professional. most creative, appealing Photo by .l.aj struct, On view through March Shannon Coleman noticed works to both undergrad­ 12, the 66th Annual Art Art lovers examine the diverse works of Fine Arts studenls at exhibit. more a dramatic difference in uate and graduate stu­ and stomach sustaining realistic. The work includ- was all Howard sill needs Students Exhibition show­ this year's exhibit. ''Not dents in each of these cat­ plan i cases the works of 58 nine bullet wounds, titled ed snake skulls and a pre- work." only does it look more on a egories. "Armor: 9 Contingencies." served mouse. The reception allot~ metre Howard University professional level, but I Many pieces caught facih Department ofArt's aspir­ In addition, in the experi- "I am very, very contributing arti, ment can see that people are exhibitors eyes, including mental studio category impressed," Garner said. express themsel111 ing artists. exploring more ideas," said a sculpture by undergrad­ Unr Floyd Coleman, chairman graduate winner Richard "I didn't know that our art ways in which they ton I the senior electronic studio uate winner Stephon Ward produced "Altered students were putting out most comfortable upda of the department of art, major. "Everything isn't so Senegal. One of his works and director Tritobia Snakes," a large exhibit complete works of art like interacting with thefe able flat on the paper or in a included a detailed sculp­ which appeared to be quite this. I didn't think that it their creations. foci Ii Hayes Benjamin spear- frame - everything seems ture of a man's bare chest Aren Wi frow dent 'The Black Pot' overflows with African-American histor vate History month celebration. of the performance was vividly colored street clothes. ished putting together a col­ studied dance at the U Davis, 40, is the first African "Harlem." This work was per­ The first scene, "The Banjo lection ofslave narratives and sity of California and (4 By Natalie P. McNeal American to own and operate formed to the music of Duke Lesson," 10 little girls with suggested Davis use them in a bia University. "I want111 s Hilltop Staff Writer the Bijou (French term mean­ Ellington. pigtails gathered around a production. it in our set ting. ( · ing small), a Broadway the­ Davis mimics life by having banjo player listening to him "In the narratives, slaves (African-American) stixt The rhythms and move­ ater. Although he no longer a scene where three boys are play different nursery rhymes would gather around a black "It was great that "ni: ments of Black life enthralled owns the theater, Davis is still playing a game of street bas­ and school songs. pot," Davis said. "The black got a chance to ha\t a Georgetown University productive in dance. ketball. From the exaggerated Another scene, "Tap Sounds," pot would be laid to the side in Black culture on cat; audience Sunday during the Davis, who said his style is to jumpshots and pirouettes featured soloist Nathaniel hopes of collecting the sounds said Crystal MorgL S: performance of "The Black for be "near the streets," captured mimicking turn passes, the Cooper performing a tribute to of the spirituals they would Georgetown UniversilJI! Th, Pot," a production created by the essence of the Black com­ movement resembles a scene great tap dancers Savion sing. I became instantly inter• more. "-when I want t. one of the first African Amer­ munity in "The Black Pot" from any neighborhood Glover, Gregory Hines and ested." some Black culture, I hi N icans to own a Broadway the­ through , modern and tap "hoopin' spot." Honi Coles. The senior Elling­ In addition, Davis said that go home to New York.' sto ater. dance. The church scene included a ton School student received a slaves would put the black pot The program also i!idl ty "The Black Pot," the brain­ Important aspects within the preaching reverend and a standing ovation after his outside of their doors at night the Clark Atlanta Ulllll B child of choreographer Ron Black community tend to swaying, holy ghost filled con­ astounding performance. to "keep 'Whitey' away." Jazz Orchestra, where! Davis, is a slice of African­ include their surroundings - gregation. Afterward. a "The Black Pot" was first cre­ "The Black Pot" has yet to be is an artist-in-residena American mannerisms incor­ the church and playground. dancer, scantily dressed in ated in 1979 by Davis when he performed in its entirety. twenty member e · porated for the stage. Excerpts These ideals were captured in red, leaped around the rev­ was teaching dance in St. Davis said that he is waiting to played jazz music from the work were performed Davis' choreography. erend, signifying a temptress. Louis. Davis said he met a pro­ do it in a Black college setting. from Duke Ellington ui by the Duke Ellington School Of the excerpts, the most During most of the "Harlem" fessor at the University of Mis­ "I would love to bring it Gillespie during the 6 ofthe Arts Dance Ensemble as dominant and developed scene scene, the costumes were souri who had recently fin- Howard," said Davis, who has of the program. part of Georgetown's Black Marsalis' 'Blood in the Fields' oratorio La Francophone Noir tells story through language of jazz recognizes French roo in African Diaspora and features jazz vocalists Jon dom and American slavery," tion shouts during a preach­ By Donya J. Matheny Hendricks, Cassandra Wilson Marsalis said. "It deals with er's sermon. Haiti. Editor In Chief and Miles Griffith. love, soul, coming to grips with Each musical composition By Alona Bellard and According to Mills, a Marsalis composed and con­ pain and disappointment, and contains spoken commentary Jeffrey Lyles French is the official I For the first time since its ducted the piece, along ,vith the effort that's required to be from the orchestra before the H1fllo Staff Writers of Hniti, it is not the world premiere in 1994, Wyn­ the Lincoln Center Jazz popular among Hai free." music begins, and the bari­ The smell of Renee's old­ ton Marsalis' jazz oratorio Orchestra, of which Marsalis The inspirational music, pep­ tone saxophone, tambourine "When the president shed light onto a deplorable fashioned Louisiana French he speaks Creole,"~ · is music director. Marsalis' pered with drums and the and drums speak their words. pasta salad flowed from the institution in U.S. history three-hour piece traces the ever-present beat of the trom­ In the piece, "Plantation Cof­ "French is the mino · using a genre of music some east wing of the museum, all guage." development of two charac­ bone, combined with Hen­ fle March," the orchestra says, the way to the entrance. say is the only pure American ters, Jesse and Leona, in their dricks' scat and the strong, "Reborn in this land of plenty Mills' dolls were form. passage from Africa to Amer­ jazzy vocals of Griffith and Many people wanted to know ,vi th head scarves ,r as livestock. Talking work ani­ what was in it. Marsalis' "Blood on t he ica and their physical and Wilson, garnered emotional mals." The words set the stage cblorful dresses with B Fields" has come together "Carrots, cheese, fenne the bottom. Mills emotional quests for freedom. ,vitness from the guests in the for an account of marching to pasta and cucumbers" said again for a 23-city interna­ Marsalis' work is a case of art audience. the slave ship, shackled in the style of dress is a re · tional tour that premiered at Renee Butler to the curious Haiti's colonial pe.ri imitating a lifestyle that As Hendricks scatted to the chains that would bind their tasters of her concoction. the Warner Theatre last ended more than a century beat of "Soul for Sale," a jazz freedom for a lifetime. The style is called • Affra Wednesday and will end ago and emphasized the pre­ Along with 18 other ingredi­ French word meaning enthusiast reaffirmed his music, sounding like the New ents, the pasta takes about an March 18. posterousness of purchasing familiarity with the notion of Orleans funeral marches of who received fr The cast reassembled to one human for another in a the auction block and his dis­ early jazz, go even further to hour to make. Affranchis is a com record "Blood on the Fields" in Butler's pasta was just one of African and White comical, satirical, yet reflec­ gust for the institution with express the hardship ofknow­ of the items at "La Francoph­ 1995. tive manner. exclamations of "yeah" and ing that your way of life, your ence. "Blood in the Fields" tells the "It's entitled 'Blood on the one Noire," an exhibit at the In addition to the "um-huh," reminiscent of the homeland and your culture Smithsonian Institution's story of American slavery, Fields' because it is about free- spiritual ,vitness a congrega- have changed forever. garments, vibrant rebellion, freedom and love, National Museum of Ameri­ and the exotic and can History. The event, which dishes, the "La Fra started last Wednesday and Noire" exhibit nlso t ended Tuesday, was a tribute an exciting film festival Goldberg promotes self-awareness in lecture series to the cultural expressions of Carmichael Audi the Francophone African Sponsored by the Bl~ the first ofmany standing ova­ is a major component in a effects," Goldberg said. "You. Diaspora. Review and comp!" tions. functioning society. really don't know how many The Francophone African Olukemi flesanmi Goldberg was well-received "Dialogue is something we steps away from welfare you Diaspora are those regions men Lattimore, the By Zerllne A. Hughes as the third guest speaker in have watched go ... we are cre­ are yourself." where Africans have a . was composed of 23 Hilnop Staff Writer the "Nation's Capital Distin­ ating a very myopic world for Goldberg directed this state­ French-speaking background. which covered n ~ide guished Speakers Series" on ourselves, thus our children," ment to Republicans, industry The Diasporn includes Haiti, of topics. Monday. Goldberg said. owners and corporate people Louisiana, Senegal, Benin Each day began wi Though the Opera House in Sponsored in part by the Goldberg verbally hit the in the audience. and Martinique. aimed for young a the Kennedy Center was filled Greater Washington Society audience with some of her per­ Discussing her family views "La Francophone Noire" fea­ and the rest of the day to capacity, the event was a of Association Executives sonal views. Her lecture titled and reminiscing about the tured a film festival, high­ on films of a more very intimate meeting. The Foundation, the Kennedy "Lifelines: Her Unique Per­ good old days, Goldberg spoke lighting films from such . While most guests sitting in the balcony Center was host to its 3rd spectives on the World," gave of her two young grandchil­ places as Haiti, Martinique films for the young and those with floor seats annual series titled, "A Season guests of the evening just that. dren and her life's pressures. and Senegal. There was also ences focused on life buzzed with wonder and of Heroes and Legends." Goldberg shared her opin­ "My biggest challenge was a cultural festival with the eyes ofchildren, eagerness. The audience sat Usually donating time and ions on parental guidance, the wavering of my wanting to dancers, storytellers and films dealt with such attentively awaiting for money to children's organiza­ O.J. Simpson, violence on the be myself," she confessed near musicians. Friday's and Sat­ the history of cults, the .' Whoopi Goldberg to take cen­ tions or cause!! for the home­ streets, welfare and the the end of her lecture. urday's events featured panel culture and zydeco ter stage. less, Goldberg said she decid­ media. Goldberg said she is content discul'Sions on the history and The films generated Introduced by the selfless ed that this time she would "I became a member of the with her identity and wants current issues of the Fran­ audiences, but with Marian Wright-Edelman as a contribute her unbiased welfare system, and when you others to be comfortable with cophone Diaspora. movie times and En · "hoot," and the "best role insight to the general public. joyfully applaud the cuts, themselves no matter how Ghislanie Mills, a native of titles, the nuditori model anybody can have," She said that communicating think of the big picture and its eccentric that may be. Haiti, showed off dolls, never full. Goldberg was welcomed by scarves and metal crafts from fil'Y 14, 1996 THE HILLTOP B3 WEEKENDER ::, --- - WEE·KENDER Spotlight: Craniton Auditoriuni = with state of the art lighting and The Mi ss Black USA 'Pageant 1 ;y Awanya De neace Anglin sound equipment. will also take place nt Cramton this Pulse/Weekender Editor Cramton also Joined with Ticket­ month. master. Tickets for any Cramton Johnson said he 1s concerned 'll!isa warning to !he Lincoln, event can be purchased through about 1he integrity of Crom ton and ,,rr IIJld Ford Theaters along any Tickctmaster outlet. and cred­ of the University. According to ;!be Kennedy Center- Cram• it card purchases will be accepted Johnson, the performances at !lld1torium b making its mark by calling (202) 432-SEAT. Tickets Cmmton "re0ect events that people entertainment scene. for any Tickctmai.terevent can also can enjoy" and he would like ·'qual­ a premiere theater in 1961, be purchased at Cramton. ity shows that arc geared toward • on hoMed concerts featuring In May, while working in con­ mature audiences." He also said he \iuonal Symphony Orchestra junction with Dimension~ Enter• hopes 1his will encourage people to ill \\':l;hington Opera, to name tainment, Cramton hoMed two sold become po1ential financial donors ,. In the late 1970,, promote ts out concerts featuring Immature, to the Univer,i1y ~I)' refrained trom bringing Monica, Quendon and Smooth. Johnson said he declines requests ~r; to Cramton due to out­ Based on thnt turn out, legendary to host concerts that will generalc ~g1ge cqu,pmeni. singer Larry Graham and his group a crowd requiring excessive use of .o)tars ago, Cramton's gencr­ Graham Central Station were later metal detectors. He said he wants JllllSCrSteve Johnson met with fe:uurcd at Crnmton. to divorce the Universi1y from any :1111iions Entertainment Prcsi­ Last week. Cmmton was 1he only unnecessary negative publici1y. ~ 8111 Washington and con­ university ,top to host the well­ There is free parking for all Crom­ :11cd a plan to make Cramton attended "fan Explosion Concert," ton concerts in the parking lot ,n1mcient to accommodate the starring Will Downing. Diane located across 1he strec1 from ~of headline performers. This Rceves, Doc Powell, Alex Bugnon WHUR and the School of Com­ ,S included better acccS\ to the and Gerald Albright. munications. In addition ,o free ',,:qlOhtan community. parking Cr.,mton will host The Whbrcrs parking, there is a free shuttle ser• ;ies and better stage equip• :md Blue Magic tonight for two vice from the parking lot to Cmm­ ,:I. shows. the first show at 8 p.m. and ton. The parking lot is patrolled lllet Johnson·; direcuon. Crnm­ the second at 11 :30 p.m. The prices regularly by security. The Whispers and Blue Magic wlll perform at Cramton Auditorium tonight. llJs redeemed itself. With for the tickets are S30. A !though Cramton succeeded in nnted marquee with Hollywood ing Cramton to the Ira Aldridge listed in this section. ,l5cd instruments. Cramton ,s On Sunday, Boney James and renovating the auditorium. there is lights to the front of 1he building Theater and 1he School of Fine Cramton's box office hours arc ~ ID compete with top ranked former Sounds of Blackness lead still much more to be done. Unfor- and renovations to make the audi­ Arts. from Monday to Friday from 10 tlCS like Maryland\ US Air singer Ann Nesby wi ll be per­ 1unately. many of 1he dressing torium more accessible for handi­ Information about upcoming a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from I0 ".'II. forming at 7 p.m in Crnmton. rooms are in poor condition. from cap patrons. 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LOOKING FOR A SUMMER INTERNSHIP?????? -- - -..• Well you are in luck because on Friday, February 20 ...... •.. -.. •- • • • GENERAL ELECTRIC -.. -•.. will be on campus interviewing students in the following disciplines: ~ - lccounting, Finance, Computer Information Systems, Math, ~ • ~conomics, Computer Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, ~ • ~fechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Management, ~ - tarketing, and 1st Year MBA ~.. -.. : :ome hear more about us at the School of Business Speaker's Bureau: § -.. lursday February 20, 1997 § • <::00 - 7:00 p.m.(Reception immediately following) j ichool of Business Auditorium ..g -..• ..•.. llCheck your placement Office to sign up for an interview! a -.. -•.. - We Bring Good Things To Life ~ -• -• -..• -•.. -• E ~===~·======~ •- -• -.. -- COMEJOINTHESCHOOLPSYCHOLOGYSTUDENTSAT -..• -•.. ~ HOWARD UNIVERSITY FOR APANEL DISCUSSION ON -• -..• •- -• EBONICS: A PSYCHO.EDUCATIONAL -.. DEVELOPMENTAL PERSPECTIVE -..• • -• ..• ..• -• •- DATE: February 20, 1997 -• • ' TIME: 4:00 - 5 :30 P .M. •- • PLACE: Auditorium, Blackburn Center -• • • ' : • • • . MODERATOR: DR. SHARON-ANN GOPAUL-McNICOL • • • (Refreshments will be served}_ -• -..• -• • ..• -• ~~~~~~~~==~~, ======~~~~=====:=====-1 E --.. 810 THE HILLTOP Februal}

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Altuoatlvt Sprtnc Break 1997 Summer Cultural March 11,.29, 1997 l.mmtl'lloo/Mlsslon Pro.Jed Wesley Foundatlm, lhe United May 13-10, 1997 Methodllt Campus Ministry at H.U., Spend Spring Btuk in North Carolina rtpairing lhe homes of tlduty and Is serioos about helping people Ii~ l..asl ytar, 'Zlmbabwe. This ytar, low-income individuals in Lumberton, their witness. In.addition to monthly Jamaica. Wesley Foundation will smice activities in lhe community, a community populated predominantly spon,or an international cult11111 by Native Americans, Afrlcan­ thls mlnlsuy abo participates In lmmenior,/ml$slon project to Jamaica. Americw and Anglo-Americans. Nlional and international ml$slon Group penlclpents will pell1I a churth projecu. Two upooming opportunities Learn about sy$1emlc poveny from and llWlSO, build a fence and Interact area agc,,cies and various individuals. with area children. Members of the (ITWE£N UIHONiSmET, NW> Alttrnatlvt Spring Bruk Visit the Lumbee Reseivation. Group work team will !tam about ma March n-29, 1m panicipants will be challenged to not ministry/mission activities in Jamaica. only intepte their faith and actions, The group will worship with an Summer Cultural but also their academics and Ouisdan bland COllgrtption. No trip to 10:00 P.M. •+.oo A.M. Immtrsloa/Mlssloa Projtct, May 13- social witness. Jamaica would be C(ltnplete without a 20, 1997 vislt to the Dw,n's Rive, Falls. lhe Ptrticipenls will be expected to attend beach and other sites. The mission projects, like all Weslty scheduled meetings in preparation for the trip. Foundlllloa artlritlts, are open to Participants are expocted to attend tttr)'Oat, Uaittd Mttbodlst or not. scheduled meetings in prtparation for The cost for this trip is $100. This the trip, and ocasional Wesley lnte:ested individuals me encourtged money will be used to pay for f'owldatlon events.. to pk:k up application foms from the coostruc:tion supplies. Ttansporta1ion Oiapel Office located on lhe main and food will be provided. Spece is Cost $550. This fee covers airfare, ' t I level, in the Carnegie Bldg.or in the limiled. Applications are due by lodging and meals. Group Wt$1ey Founda1ion office, located on Noon, Ftbruary 14, 1997. penlclpants will be expected to raise the lower lt~I of lhe Carnegie Bldg. funds needed for consuuction ITOPARTY Call 202~95 for more This mission trip Is a join< project supplies.. Applications me due by Wormation. or Wesley Fouodatloo & tht OlrJCt Noon, Friday, ~h 7, 1997. SUN.,mB 16111 or tbt Dtaa or the Chapel 2ITODRIN< 00 ATII.E'OC WEAR KID CAPRI FOR MORE 1JOi CALL W31.ot50 @QUIGLEY'S ~ ""ry 14, 1997 THE HILLTOP 811

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Currently enrolled students -who plan to continue in Fall 1997 inust register (select courses) during General Mandatory Registration (GMR). If you do not register during GMR, you will be assessed a $150 Late Registration Fee.

To complete General Mandatory Registration, you lllust: • Remove any of the following holds: Academic, Address, . Admission, Advisor's, Housing, International, Medical, Student Affairs, Treasurer's. • Read the Student Reference Manual and Directory of Classes Fall 1997 available in your school/ college after 5 March. • See your academic advisor to ensure appropriate course selection. • Call HU-PROS (Howard University Programmatic Registration On-Line System) at 202-806-4537 and enter your selected classes by telephone. (Note: SOLAR oper­ ators will not be available to enter your courses. Students must select courses using HU-PROS.) - 812 THE HILLTOP February 1~1 HILLTOPICS are ue, ppointmenl 11111es are pos1e m or a year o g,r tn exc 1ange e1ro. ar w oors, cc, mg 1m1c on y. a CID I I paid in fu ll, the Monday before 1he HUSA office. We are here 10 for room and board and a small fans, laundry. $375-$450. 2615 41h For more info. Rolaod Naoaa from~ publica1ion. Announcemenis by serve you! fee. Driving license and references S1. NE. Call KL Associa1cs@ 10 FREE RESOMES You arc 1hc only one lor..--. campus organizations for meet• Absalom Jones/Canterbury required. Call Shirley at 202-462-5 106. Attn: Intern/Job Seekers I.Ill: ly. l.O,t ings, seminars or non-profi1 evenis Studen1 Association invi1es all 301 -890-318 7 Ciiie 2-BR house 10 share. I Cooy\YciUTS Gcouo will offer 'llie Broihcri iiid SuGi~ are free for IO words or less and Episcopal/Anglican s1uclen1s and 'lluors wan1ed!! l.D. Elemeniary block from IIU; nice hlock/ Ecfc Resumes & Cover LelleN We have celebrated 81 ~ $1 for every addilional five words. srnff 10 worship, on Sundays al Schools Grades 1-6. To help wilh neighbors; sep DR. w/w, a/c & fan, Reviews Ncxl Weck Only!!! Our BxcellCDCCJ in tho B~ Campus nnnouncemenis for profi1 9:00AM Carnegie Hall (Lillie homework, Call Nellie Jones al fp manlle, porch. $350 + 1/2 u1ils. offer include,: May tho lopcy coodDlie lit are charged as individuals. Indi­ Chapel). "Loving 1he Queslions" 724-4707. 202-722-2917. (eve,). Wri1ing & Layou1 A,sisiance FOUJJdc:r'• Dayl Pbila, Ale -\/C viduals adver1ising for the purp<>se discussion on diffcrcn1 topics. food SERV ICES Lnndovcr HiUs: Shure 6eau11iu lly IO Free Copies of Reurne/Covcr and MlahtY Moaat of announcing a service, buying or and social-friendship. 5:30- S l'ODEN I' RESOMESI IAX single fami ly house. Nice neigh- Lener - selling are charged $5 for 1he firsl 7:30pm Fridays at Absalom Jones PREPARATION borhood; spacious Yard; pal io: I0- I Year~ Disk S1orage!ED;i. I loeshas. I lappy viiliir'­ 20 word~ and $ I for every addi- house 1946 Second S1. NW Evenings/Weekend 15 minu1e drive from HU ; min­ Pick-Up/Delivery Day! Hocsha # I._l'm h'lfll 1ional five words.Local companies (behind S1owe Hall). For more info (202) 484-7415 STUDENT ID u1es 10 1he Mc1ro. 2 rooms $90 & All sinning a1$25. call us 1od:1y n1 go1 your Makavclt. Hoe~r arc charged $IO for 1he firs120 call Michael (202) 234-0795. REQUIRED $100 per week. All u1ili1ics includ- 202-801-9169 bener go gel your man U. words and $2 for every five words 11ie Bison Bnll, An Evening ol NEEP liEl,P wn'B ed. (30 I) 772-7888. DC-area public re lnuons hrm good day & nighl from Hct 1hcrcaf1 er. Personal ads are $2 for Elegance is coming in March! COLLEGE El/NDJNG? 2216 121h S1 . Nw (blW Fla & Wj looking for responsible. e111husias- I llh. the firs1 IO words and $ I for every Iii Lovu1r Memory of ow CALL: The Na1ional College in secure 4 unil bui lding. $680 + 1ic and encrge1ic Muden110 run -The I loeshn Chet. additional five words. Color Hill­ f1 wi1h mi,cella­ '·PQ". You are my JO)-~.... topica arc ID addiliooal $2 t-b1 ~ty. 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Alpba Kappa Alpha by. TSA/NDP Infu: 865-8482 Audi1orium 1-800-243-2435 (301) 464-2931 Happy Bela1ed Birthday. Candice IDc., Alpba Cbapllr. M>t •• .Deiiii1 E S155 I bedroom Office by Feb. 18 al 5:00pm Bethune Annex Seminar Room Within USA S79-$ I29 living/diningroom The Pohucal Science Soc1e1y will Priday. February 14th at 7:30p.m. C'arribJ Mex,co $l89r/l. den and ba1h host a Capitol Hill Employment Find out bow much Juua really Cheap Fares Every" here! These levels are semi-furnished Workshop Wednesday. February IOYel you I [email protected] with a bed. desk. and chair wi1h 19 from 7-8:30 in DGH 8 -21. All Arts and Sciences S1uden1 www.isicom.fr/nirhi1ch/ wall-10-wnll carpe1ing 1hroughou1. are invi1ed. Council 1997-1998: All Execu1ive 800-326-2009 Your ren1 is S395/mon1h A II 'l'he H,lhop needs copy ed11orslll Bqard, Class Board and UGSA Free Escoris 10 anywhere on Utilities Included!!!! The house is All 1hose in1eres1ed please submi1 posi1ions are open! campus. Time: 5:00pm-12:nm in wnlking disiance 10 Howard (3 a resume and samples of your Pe1i1ions Available in Blackburn Location: Undergradua1e Library minu1cs by car) The Georgia Ave. work to 1he Hi lltop office. Call Rm I06. Due Dale Ex Ie nded 10 Best I lotels & Lowes1 Prices lor buslinc is a1 1he end of 1he block. 806-6866 for more informa1ion. February 19, 1997 5:00pm!! Spring. Break Be:1ch des1ina1ions. Con1ac1: Bea Carey Mr. Howard Omversuy w,11 be ln1eres1ed in 1he communny'I Florida, Cancun. Jamaica. c1c. (202) 29 1-1480 having a .. Black Men's Heahh Anend 1he communily s1eering Call Now for rooms or Sign-Up as IU'LI' wAN I £0 Forum" on Wednesday. February comminee mee1ing each Friday a1 lnicrCampus Repr. 800-n?-6013 Voluniccr In Alnca or Mexico. 19, 1997 al 7:00 PM in the Drew 7pm in the Carver Hall Lounge. h11p://w\\w.icp1.com One )Car posh: hcallh. human Hall Lounge. Refreshmen1s will For more info contac1 Nik Eames Low Fa~mg Prices! Local, Nnt'I, righls, business. journalism. you1h, be served. All are invi1ed 10 al 806-7007. lnl'I. Unbearable rares for Siu• environmenl. and more. Visions in anend. Are you going 10 be in 1hc denls, facult), etc. Call Monique Aclion 202-625-7403. OOSA presems "It Only I he SOURCE Fashion Show? Coming @ 202-234-4399 anytime. Need 2-3 JniiJmodern mus1c1ans S1rong Survive, Wha1 Happens 10 in Marchi FOR REN I (one saxophoni>1) for wedding the We.1k" Come and find ou1on Black HISlory Monih him Series 0 St Melro ::.915+ 0111 Modern recep1ion, June 14. 1997 (5-7:30) Feb. 20, 1997 a1 7:30 p.m. Black- a1 1he Library. Call 806-5435. 3Br/2.5 ba Th w/Fpl. hrdwd Ors. Con1ac1 M. Thombs@ burn Ballroom. Guess who's coming 10 1he B, son CAC, yrd. PKG. & W/D 929 T SI. (301) 595-2005. Leave a message. 'l'he Colden Key Nauonal Honor Snit ...? Call Jack a/o 202-332-9322 Par1-11me olhce help needed. til­ Socie1y presenis Dr. Elizabe1h Grief Counseling Croup w1 II be NW House 10 share: Benuulully ing. xerox ing. c1c. S8hr. nexible Clark Lewis, Depl. of Hislory held weekly. s1ar1in 2/27, 5: 15- renova1ed Vic1orian llou,e. Clean. ;.chcduling. casual dress. Experi­ Grndua1e S1udies, in its annual 6:30pm at Universi1y Counseling bright, professional a1111osphcre. ence" ilh WordPerfecl 6.0 a plu,. Black His1ory program al 6 p.m. Services. Call Clare Mundell or S300- $380 per mon1h. Call Send resume 10: Penni UI on Thursday, Feb. 27. Susan Mon1ello al 806-6870. 202-387-6455. Corpom1ion. P.O. Box 14600. Ben B OOSA presents...... "Creaung Guess who's coming to 1he Room lor Rent $200/month Franklin Stalion, Washinglon DC. Your Own Oppur1uni1ies" A new Excellence Awards in March ... ? Your houscnrn1cs are all Howard 20044. A11cn1ion: Personnel-File approach 10 lhe en1er1ainmen1 As-salaamu Ala1kum!I Mushm women Safe Clerk. No phone calls plea,e. indus1ry-find ou1 more abou1 1he prayer & sermon every Friday @ neighborhood Help Wnn1ed en1enainmen1 indus1ry on Feb. 20. 1PM. Islamic smdies class Sun­ Clean. quie1 house Gmdua1e Mudcni ,s needed 10 help I997 at 6:00p.m. Blackburn Ball­ days@ 2PM. All are invi1edl Spli1 u1ili1ies wi1h your wi1h smnll bu\incss opcrn1ion. room. Carnegie Building (near Douglass) houscma1e, Part-1ime. Good pay. Call A'i'i N: Fu l'ORE SCIEN'l'IS'l'S For more informa1ion: Mr. Dumisani (202)526-319 1 202-246 6650 :md leave If you have in1eres1s in applying (202) 291-3790 One Bedroom Ba,emenl a mc,sagc your exper1ise wi1hin 1he I he lollowing orgamza11ons Apar1men1 Newly Renova1ed. Non-prohl orgam1,111on seeks a1mospheric or earth-rcla1ed sci­ received funding for 1he fall. New Priva1e E!nirancc on 121h and wri1ers for magnz.ine 1argeting ences had have 1he de1crnima1ion applica1ions for 1he spring are now Euclid S1rce1. S550+Elcc1rici1y. urban adolescenl girls. Fax wri1 ing to pursue gradua1e Mudies, please available in 1he HUSA office. The Call Badia at 202-462-1408 For samples and cover le11er 10 make C0OlaCI 31 lhe following: deadline is February 281h, 5:00pm More lnforma1ion. SBB/Nancy 202-364-2354. [email protected] American lns1i1u1e of Aernau1ics Fully furnished rooms. Carpeung, $b00 weekly po1en11nl ma,long (202)232-3147 and As1ronnun1s W/D. Cooking focili1ics. Near our circulars. No experience Majors: Biology. Chemis1ry, ASID (American Society of HUH. $250-$300/monih including required. Begin now. For info call Compu1cr Science, Engineering, lnierior Designers) uiili1ics. $200 sccuri1 y deposi1. 202-298-1 135. Mnihemalics. Physics Chicago Peoples Union Call 202-29 1-2248. Recrea11on Leader 10 suppor1 1he Priideiici Dougiiis Hooor Della Sigma Pi Rooms available close to can1pus. inclusion of child wi1h disabili1y in Society presents Ptederick Golden Key Na1ional Honor Good size. carpel, warm. Free af1crschoot progr:im. Marlow Douglaaa Day at 7:30pm oo Socie1y laundry. Live wi1h olher ,iudents. Hc1gh1s. Weekdays 2-6pm. Tuctday Feb. 2S in the Betblllle Hai1ian S1udent Associa1ion $265/mo. Some wi1h A/C. Reln1cd experience helpful. M Annex Seminar Room. Howard Universicy Bisoncnes 202-588-840 I. NCPPC. Call Joan Quinn@ The College Paren1s Assoc1a11on Howard Universi1y Campus Rooms for rem: I236 Irving S1. 301-292-9006, will mee1 on Tuesday February 18 Mosque Share Lg House w/w carpel, (TTY 301-292-7528) al 4:30pm. Localion to be Howard Universi1y Dance washer/dryer. ceniral hea1/AC. All $6. 13 - $8.00 announced. For more info call Ensemble new $250-$400. All u1ili1ies inc. Summer J obs Denise al (202) 667-0224. Howard University Judo Club Also Basement Apt 2/3 bcdroom.5. for 1he Join ROSA Commurnty NAACP $780 all utililil!S inc. Call 202-26.5-5995. Environment Outreach!!! For more info. come Na1ional Council of Negro Women Shaw/Howi)[d U.• brand new 3 Br $2500-$4000 Summer Campaign by Blackburn, Rm. 102. Na1ional Socie1y of Pershing apartmen1s. Fireplace. W/W. CAC. for clean air and water Rifles Cetairilo Blii:i Love Day. $695+ 1719 41h St. NW. Call KL Pro1ec1endangered species SAT\JnDA't'. rcoAUARY 2~NO Februry Udi with a Siq+ lf&lll Phi Alhpn Mu Associn1cs@ 202-462-5106. Mnke a Difference THE OfflCIAl MF.Vi l:OfTION.AFTER r>AflTY' or Lolll-lf&lll. Blackbum 10atn- Poli1ical Science Socie1y Fon Toucn Mel[o One Br. apar1- Offices in 33 s1.i1cs rCAT\IPING DOOOY 0AOWN AflD HAI.PH T~ESVANI 2pm @ Ibo Ubiquity 1Jlblo. Spanish Club mcn1 w/enclosed porch near New Campaign To Save The II you have an issue or concern S1ude111 Comminee on Hampshire & Farragut. 5009 Isl SI Environmcnl 1-800-75-EARTH thal needs to be addressed and you Undergrndua1c Education NW $425+. 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