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HU, Georgetown Face Off for First Time Ribeau Speaks On Leadership in The Bison will kick off their season this Satur Trustee Forum• day against the Hoyas. BY MYESHA Bill Contributing Wnter BYOEONTAY MORRIS Sports Editor Ho\\ ard l ni\cr,it} President Sidney A. Ribcau, Ph.D.. was greeted The Howard Bison will take on \\ith a standiitf: O\'ation .1t a forum held the Georgetown Hoyas for the first time rhursday in Blackburn .t~ he addressed ever in football history on Saturday at I the audience on m.1le leade~hip. p.111. in Greene Stadium. 'lbe c\'ent. ··R1'5JYln
BY ANGELA P. SMITH day. going to change WtLshington ... you can Staff Writer In March, Kilpallick BY NATELEG WHALEY and Christine Beatty, his for Contributing Writer count on it." Months after refusing mer chief of staff, were in The Republican nominee's wife, to leave his job as mayor of dicted on charges of ix;rjury. Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) Cindy l\1cCain prcct'Clcd her husband at Dc1roil, Kwame Kilpa1rick obstruction of justice, miscon took center stage in St. Paul, t.linn. the com·ention, saying that he is the right fmally pleaded guilty to ob duct in office and perjury. Thursday night as he accepted his party's man to lead the count') into a brighter stn1ction of justice and agreed The lXlrOil Frtt Prr.ss nomination for President of the United future. to resign yesterday morning published sexually explicit States. "These arc pedlous times. "'Nol as part of a deal with prosecu- text messages revealing that "In my !if(·, no success comes wi th· just for America but for freedom itself... l 1ors. the two had lied under oath out a good fight. .. Despite our diOer know John; you <"an trust his hand at the wheel. But I alwm·s thought it's a good "[lied under oath ... .I when lhev denied ha,~ng an cnces. much more unites us than di'iclcs did so "~th an intent to mis e.xtrarnarital an'air. us," l\IcCain said to the crowd. ""\Ve are idea to have a woman's hand at the wheel lead the court a~.d jury and The two were also ac Americans and that's an association that as well," she said, referring to his selec to impede and obstruct the cused of lying on the witness means much more to me than any oth tion of Sarah Palin as his running mate. fair administration of justice," stand about their roles in the er." Some analysts were not sure that Kilpatrick admitted in court. Senator McCain would be able to match dismissal or a deputy police Ptlolo Cou~esy ol ebout com He arknowledged tl1at though As part of yesterday's chie[ Despite extreme pres Kilpatrick will seve four months jail time and have to pay $1 mil· Sen. Obama has made strides toward a the speech given on \\lednesday night by deal, Kilpatrick also agreed sure to step down, the 38- lion in restitution. He will be sentenced formally on Oct. 28. victory, he plans on residing in the While his Vice-Presidential running mate, Alas to pica guilty to t\vo felony year-old democrat held on House this November. "Let there be no ka Go,·ernor Sarah Palin. Nicknamed, counts of obstruction of jus tightly to his office. for the troubled city. in two weeks. City Council doubt my friends, we're going to win this "Sarah Barracuda," Palin's speech was tice for committing perjury. Beat!); who did not "K.ilpatrick's depar- Prc:;iden1 Ken Crockel Jr. "1ll election." directed mainly toward attacking the op He will serve four months in plead guilty, will appear in ture won't bring immediate replace him until a spcdal Thurliday night's theme a1 the position, implying that Barack Obama is jail and five years probation. court on Sept. 11. change. Thal will depend on eleHion is held. Republican National Convention was a two-faced politician. He will also pay $ I million in Some l'csidcnts of who succeeds him," Sprinkles Elected in 2002, Kil "Peace: A Safer and More Secure Ameri "I guess a smnll-town mayor is sort restitution over the five-rear Detroit, such as sophomore said, concerned with how the patrick was the youngest may ca," which reflected the general theme of of like a 'community organizer,' except probationary period. marketing major Charles city will be governed in the or in Detroit his1ory. He i5 also the convention, "Coun1ry First." that you have actual responsibilities. I The mayor will be for Sprinkles, arc worried that future. the son of Congresswoman "Change is coming," McCain said. might add that in small towns, we don't mally sentenced on Oct. 28. Kilpatrick's resignation may Kilpatrick's resigna Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick "I'm not in the habit 10 breaking promis > &~ RNC. P..igr 5 He will also report to jail that bring a new wave of problems tion will become errective (D-Mich.). es to my count')( \\'hen we tell you we're INDEX Campus 2 Nation & World 4 Sports 6 Editorials & Perspectives 7 Hilltopics 8 Septe111be1~ 5, 2008 21 CAMPUS - Top Ways to Sui A how-to guide for students trying to make the grade
BY NICOLEAUS TIN the capability to not onh retain Contributing Writer till' information, but you must also ha\e the aptitude to put your own Students with sncnc:t m;~ors twist on it." have a no exception to the ch.11lenges Associate Professor Atanu that often arise with academic respon Outtaroy, who instructs a molecu sibilitr However, man) professors be lar genetics course, said students lic,·e that students a\•oid unncce~ar} should think beyond the lex.I and )tress b} planning ahead. ask questions.
Develop a Relationship with the Attend Classes and Be Professors Prepared "Talk to your teachers, really "Coming to class should be gl'I on it," said Mallo!") C:lc"•land. a a given," said Grant "l could never sophomore biology major. understand students \\ho would be ,\ccording to Charle: Grant, ·cgularh late or absent Ho'' ever. head scientist at the Universit' of "ith no shock to me, they are the the \\'est Indies. inter.iction with the ones who I ";u sec in m)· office at professor has the potential to give the the end of the semester begging for student a great upper hand. 3-tl 'A'/\. u The one-on-one time can Duttaroy encourages stu prove to be beneficial not only in dents 10 not only be prepared for gaining knowledge, but also achieving classes but also to prepare for pos a good grade. sible challenges faced in college. F/4- ·Be ,·en· prepared for all Many science courses are taken in The Valley, rumored to be originally called "Death Studying ~ a Necessity Vallef due to the tough wortdoad of the courses taken therein. "ork from all sciences " Outtaroy "'tou must h.1\c a good stud~ ·aid. "Pa) attention to the labs and habit," said Dr. Folahan J\yorindc, a Keep up with the reading and the subject requires a lot of critical think read the syllabus; it help~. · profi:ssor and Interim Chair of the notes." ing. There is a lot of interconnecting Transfer student Peter Shemistry department. Sophomore pre-pharmaq content." Claver-Obinna encourages stu J\yorinde continued, "i\fany major Renu Thoma.~. encourages Grant encourages students to dents to always check with profes students find it hdpful to stud~ "ith students to r:o over examples u~~·d in obtain a ''orking knowledge of the sors to make sure they arc aware of friends. fhey "ill sometimes get a class. material rather than just remember respon,ibilities. better understanding." ing what's taught for Lhe test. Claver-Obinna. a chemistry Like Ayorindc, Gr.mt also feels Think Outside the Box "Anyone can memorize ma m:~or. said. "Always ask questions studying can be helpful. "There i~ no "To gel an 'W' you must have terial," he said. "It takes more than because no matter how good ,·ou such thing as 100 much knowledge,'' a understanding of the m
conlinutd from frunl, BAND dicnce tlley must perform in front of Neal. 1:,1ch week. but alw their and direc Along \\ith many new faces to~. "ThC\· push u• to the extreme and sounds came much-needed nC\' and do nol settle for less, but al the equipment. Now in partnership with same time they are \'Cry respectful major instrument manufacturer Conn-Selmer, the band was able lo and expect the same in return," Neal said. purchase new equipment for the up I here are many changes that commg sea~n. ha\'c come \\itll the 2008-09 band Howe\'er. thi' wed• of prepa ~1 bat the band directors h;ne rauon had an w1cx · c:ctc i ~Ian for high expectations and a~pirations for man} band men xrs. On Tuc:
BY JESSICA LEWIS Staff Writer
The Howard 1 11h'tn1f\ St• dent ,\~ociation Ht:S \ Policy Bo.ird mt·etini; scheduled I hursda\ ,1t ():30 p.m. did not ofi1oall~ be1.,'1n until 7:0.i p.m. due to the lardim·" of C\'Crv membn or the poliq board. Chairman Charles Taylor and thl' Corresponding St·crclary, Lloyd Talley. Due to the :t'.i-minutc ddav, the agenda of the meeting turned to a~ - knuwkdging the tardi1w.s' throu!!h a motion in legislation. ,\policy board mtcting c:umol be~n until fi\'c out of the niia· mt·m bers .ue in attendanct". I hl· fifth member. Rhett.Jame:~, arrived at 7:03 p.m. This clisn:·garcl for time c.1used Tallq to motion for an amendment to be added to the ne\1 h)-la\\s that state that "polic~ bl.,1rd membt·rs shall not bt' more than I j minutt·~ l.1tc to till)' polic) board mn·ting unk·ss the) ha\t' notified 1he corrc,poncling seut·tar; and/or ch.1ir li\'l' minutes prior." Oiotcl>< Mentda I~· P iOIO Edite< Before this could he do1w. the board appn •' t•d its nc\\ b\ -laws .1s iL, The Howard University Showtime Marching Band will make its first performance at first order of businl'''· Greene Stadium on Saturday against Georgetown University. The approv;i) ~parked a debate about a rnmmt·n1 that HUS.\ Pn:si dcnl :\icholas Q,, en allrgedh made at the Gt·twral . \sscmbl~ mn·un : lwld on \\hlm:sda). in whid1 it \\llS said that the Poliq Board was overstrc:td1i11g their power. 'I he job of the polit)' board is dcarl) outlined in the Conslilution Physical Education Classes Resume Owen's allegt•cl disregard for the explicit words of the Constilutio11 c.111scd Talley to make a motion to send ~ichoJa., Owt·n and other members Students enrolled in four Human llrahh Performance and Lei of 11CSA a memora11d11111 u·g-.irding the rolrs ot 1hr policy board as cll'fined sure cJas,cs subject to "administrath·c chall<'nges'' "ill now ha'c regu b\ the Constimuon. larlv ~chedukd classe~. according 10 Ad111inistrathe A•~istant Betty The board passed the motion so that, in the \iew of fallC}. "he dot''n't Thomp~on m a memorandum on I hursd. '·'" look like an idiot." The Human Ana1om), Exercise and \ \'cllness, Con1rolling Owen's statement causedjames to sa;, "What arc we doing as a policy Stress & Tension and Pilates courses have not held scheduled classes board? \Ve can make recommendations, but nobody has lo listen lo our rcc since the school year began. ommendatiom." Professors, such as Donna Lynn who instructs an 11: I 0 a.m. favlor shared a similar sentiment >taring 1ha1 "e,·en if somebody Pilales class on Mondays and \\'ednesdays. told students she was in breaks ilic>e by-la\\'· there is no penalty at the moment." structed not 10 hold classes by Dcpanmcnt Chair Doris Corbett. He comp.ucd the l>oard to a police fonc \\ith no power. About 30 disgruntled students met "ith Corbett on \\'ednesday The policy boa rel aho discussed a recent I)' requested rcpon about the to voice concerns after some of their other classes were cancelled. l.1ck of knowledge shm~ 11 by n:prescntath cs on tht• l 'ndergradualc Gener.ii The /Jilltop reported on that meeting in Thursday's paper. Stuck nt Assembly of thci1 1npective job duties. Thompson notified all stuclrnts who pro\ided contact informa Acnirding to falle}. thr power to request rlonuncnts from administ ra tion at the impromptu meeting of the rhangc in classes \ia bulb e-mail tion is a right 1·xclusi'c to thi branch of st11dc111 \!O\rrnmcnt. and telephone l'hursda). In the General ,\sst·mblv meeting held \\'edncsda,; a break was needed The memorandwn does not stale any reason for tl1e delay in so that someonl' <·ould n·.ul the Constitution to outline the a."scmbly mem couf'\C inslrnction. ber.;' job duties. Ccmplied I!)· Slti1 untl( rostn; Campus Editor
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THE HILLTOP 4 I NATION & WORLD September 5, 2008 Get to l(now: The Congressional Black Caucus
make strides tO\\,Ud belier funding for llis BY OMARI EVANS torirally Black Universi ties and Colleges as Contributing Writer wel l. "\ \.'c also pushed 1he Grand Open The Co11Krt'"ional Black Cau ing ;\t:t whkh cut the budget for wasteful cus CBC is a naunnal organi7A'\tion that program~ ... o,,cn~ said. "In 1986. we S.'\\\ to has helped thl' black conununity in count thl· t.xpansion of the frclaal ••1d to HBCUs. less wa~ ior almost four decades. Ho\\e\ cr mall} Ho\\ard s1ud1 nt< h,1\l onh ht.ud ul Sud1 federal aid "as 01ioi11alh established un i) for HBC Us fon111·cl pnor to 1937. Now the name and arc not .1wa11: of the CBC\ purpose or accomplisltml'1lls. 1mivcrsitics \\ith over IO pc1"1:elll black en "Yeah. l'w heard of them.'' saicl rollment arc eligible for grants on a formula b.1sis." l-br ex;unplc. O"ens stated. FAN1U l..ogo Kuda}ah.• 1 sophomon• architecturl" m;ijor. "But I h;\\c nn idc.1 what 1hc1 do." g1·t5 about 5500.000 .111d ~1orehouse gets In 1969, 13 black U.S. House :ibout S2 million in ll·daal aid. Reprc,entatives n·ad11·d tht· conclusion "\\'e helped pass \\elfare and food that there needed to be ,, political organiza stamps for the poo1 ,111d passed MLK da)' as .1 national holichl\ · he continued. "\Ve tion tJiat could lobb)· for legislation needed amongst the black t<>llllllllllit1. rlrns. rh1·\ also pushed ll'!,iislation in the I louse to force came together lo form Ila· Con..,reo;sion.11 them to 1clp free South Africa and Nelson 1\landcla." said o.,em Black Caucus. lnitiall~ t·allcd the "Demo He also added. '"The CBC has cratic Select Commitll'l'. .. it was renamed the CBC in Febrna!) l 9i I . stirred up the black communitv and got tht·m more im·oln'Cl Ill politics, especially • Pl " Co .... " r' • iedPll • aiOOd con The goal of the on~nal 13 mem I The Planned Parenthood video, "I Didn't Spew," has some members of the African-American community in an uproar. Rev. bers, according to Aliit .mamericans.com. ''henjcsseJ ackson ran for the \\'hite Hou!ie in 1 98·~ and 1988. Nowadays, other orga IClenard H. Ch ildress, Jr., with the support of the Life Education and Resource Network, are fighting for th e video to be banned. was "to promote thl' public welfare through legislation designed to meet the needs of ni.wtions replicate what the c~c has done millions of neglected citizens." a.s a black organitation. Our achievements Thirt\'·nine 1car; later. the CBC ha\·e ultimately resulted in Barack Obama !Planned Parenthood Activists coutinul"S to follm, their initial mission :md running for President." Owens stated thi11 the CBC al~ in has t3 members consisung of rn congre>
•A girt appearing only from the waist up, who drops her slacks and asks those around her if they see anything. The counselor advises her to get tested for STDs.
•The counselor discussing what HPV is to two girts and a boy.
•A boy and girt kissing passionately and then intem.Jpted by the counselor who begins a lesson on how to use a condom properly
There is also the "Down There Song," which uses slang tenns for sexual organs to encourage the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. r C< 'Wydnw- • The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has served the nation's African-American community for almost 40 years. Notable members include Presidential candidate Barack Obama (0·111.). KWAME SPEAKS: Africana Culture & Politics Recently. with the rdc.1se of Li.I' cluced Negro art. creating ;m emironment of the sotiet): Politicalh; it is impor1.mt to \ \'a)Tie\ "'fl1e Carter Ill," there has been that sought to control the e.xpn·~,ions. Afri 11ndcr11.mtl that our cultural imperaU\C> Ia feud between him and ci,;1 rights leader c.111-,\mericans we~ forci-d into a corner: it mu~t ·'"'·'''be m pla\, The H.ulcm Re11ais I Al Sharpton. On one of he tracks on the \\,1s 1·ithe1 'do what the1 s;I\" or beo.>1nc a .u1ce .mcl the failure of Afnc;in Americ ms 1 album, "Dont Get It Misunderstood\." Mrugi;ling ar1ist. This is import.ml because lo ll'nt·citc this in Ameril·an society h;l\'e \ Vaync states his discontent with the latter it laid the foundation for what \It' now can pla)cd an important role contemporaril) Ibecause of Sharpton's failure 10 understand call a tuhural-political vac1111111 in black Artists and other intellectuals, those who I the tnte nature of hip-hop and its lyrics. lradt•rship. The Harlem political leaders create and think criticall), must be at the : The civil rights leader has received media did not understand that the development forefront of the dc,·clopment of our cul attention in the past year "ith his campaign of a cultural philosoph} ''·t• important tural philosopll\ toda1. It ,,ill be the main against hip-hop and dt•grncling hlics. to understanding ho" to move political!). impetus to political and economic change The New Negro Movement, kno"11 1'11ey sought political equality and ignored \\lhile I shudder to call Lil' \\'a111e i more affectionately a~ the I larlcm Renais- the cultural problems that existl'cl in Negro an intcllc,tual. he is an artist, and as long 1 sancc is impon ant to anal)'Zl' because it art. Because they did not control the basic as the "rare politicians" like Sharpton con 1 cngcnclcrcd the cultural-political dichot- imtitutions that created c:uhural produc tima the I Iarlem leli wing lc~acy of' not omv that exists tocla} between Sharpton uon•. African American• could not develop inducliny art and Africana cultural identit) : and \ \'ayne. This wa.~ important because an cffecti\e cultural philosophy that could m the sex 1al revolution. it \\ill be difficult to I it brought to the forefront the abilities of dictate and inform their political and eco mo\e politically and economicall\. So "hen 1' African Americans to perform cultural nomic ambitions. you look for Barack Oban1a to implement ' expressions, writings and other intellec- Harold Crnse, in his ground break "change," it is essential that you also seek tual abilities for the first time in the public ing work, The Crisis of tht JVtgro lntellectual, to empower the artists and intellectuals to eye. Although Africana culture existed and slated that "In advanced societies it is not ward~ the building of thei r own institutions thrived thousands of 1-cars before, it was the race politicians or the 'rights' leaders to develop the African-centered cultural during this time that the \\'est collectivel)' who create the new ideas and the new im philosoph)' that "ill lead to the collecti1·e realized its viability. ages of life and man T hat role belongs change we need. \\'e have seen the re -.uh~ \\'hile African Americans were per to the .nists and the intcllrctu.lls of each of not doing so. ___. '") -~ forming in the t11eaters and conter1 halls of generation." Since antiquit1, Afric.1ns ha,·e Howard alumnus Kwame Ture was a civil rights activist who, like Dr. King, fought Harlem, they simuh;meousl)' fell 'ictim to alwavs followed this modd of rni;ietal con -Josh Myers, for justice in the African-American community. paternalism. Eu ropean-American~ usurped tinuity. The grea1 thinkers and intellectuals Kwame Ture Society the control of the basic institutions that pro- of Andcnt Kcmet were always 1hc movers
The Kwame Ture Society is a r.;scarch-ba•ld organi1.ation geared toward histof}, historiography and historicit). Kwame Sp eaks is,\ nu:ch THE HILLTOP NEWS I 5 McCain Accepts Republican N om Cmlinrudfamfant, RNC shado\\s of the attention surrounding been competing with the com"Cntion, the go\·crnor. but over all it St'!ms to have gone well." quite know what to make of a candidate "McCain is a seasoned politician Despite Hurricane Gustav caus who lavishes praise on working people and speaker and I've been very im ing a cancellation of the first night of when they are listening, and then talks pressed witli him/' said Lewis. the convention, Lewis is convinctd that about how bitterly they cling to 1hcir re He believes that the convention the events were a success. ligion and guns when those people aren't successfully accomplished the task of Thursday night concluded the listening," ~he said. "'Ve tend to prefer rall)ing Republicans across thr nation major party conventions, with Senators candidates who don't talk about us one to get behind the McCain-Palin tic kct in McCain and Obama acctpting their re way in Scranton and another wa\ in San November. spective party's nomination. Francisco." "I feel good about it [the conven The first series of the 2008 Presi Cameron Lewis, Pre~ident of the tion)," Lewis said. "I feel that younger dentia.I debates will begin on Sept. 26, HU College Republicans, believes that Republicans arc being energized. There and wiU take place at The University of Palin delivered her speech well, but Mc have been some other news i-sues and Mississippi. Cain did not disappoint or fade into the international media issues that have CHECK OUT .THEHILLTOPONLINE.COM Oscar Memda IV Pl10IO Ed*lr • President Sidney A. Ribeau spoke to students about leadership and humanity on Thursday. FOR YOUR NEWS 'Humanity,' 'Respect' ALL DAY, EVERY DAY Important to President Cmhnutdfamfiont, VLC respect and hwnanity in every class and environment at Howard, to demand re of effective leadership was to listen as spect, to work to transform places 10 have much as you talk. value and to encourage people to make a As Ribeau spoke he stopped in difference. speech to pose questions to the audience, "Our motto is 'Culture for service asking them their thoughts on what he and service for hwnanity'; those arc the should be doing during his administra- words we live by," said Steven Page, presi ti on. dent of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc, Students said the)' would like to sec Alpha Chapter.0 morale raised within the administration According to Page, students can so that it would trickle to those in the Ad encourage other males to take on leader ministration Building. ship roles by reaching out to males with "I believe I have something to add similar views, saying students should use to make this better," Ribeau said as he "education to give back to their commu highlighted his vision for Howard. nities rather than into their own pock The vision he spoke of is to raise ets." Wanna bea Hilltop per? Grab a story at the Budget Meeting on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. our 1n• Have a question? Something you need to get off your chest? Submit your inquiries or perspectives online under "Letters to The Editor" at thehilltoponline.com THE HILLTOP ----- . - - ~~-----.:_~------s w wuw euw+w w------~ 6 SPORTS September 5, 2008 BISON SET To PLAY GEORGETOWN SATURDAY: TALE OF THE TAPE JUSi.I 0 Kriaht • Offlce of the Cot- "tCll:lon Georgetown's head football coach Kevin Kelley talks to a reporter aboutthe Recently, The Hilltop sat Recently, The Hilltop sat upcoming game against Howard. "&I down to get a more in down to get a more in .... depth look at the two teams depth look at the two te~s • •"1 participating in the D.C. participating in the D.C. " Cup. Here is a tale of the Cup. Here is a tale of the tape for the Bison. tape for The Hoyas. Who is the h ead coach? Who is th" head coach? Leading till' Hmas will be Kevin Kdk}: Thi< "iU be Leading the Bison will be Care) Baik\: This will be I Bailey's second year as he.id coach. Prior to accepting hi' cur G Kcllt'\ "s .econd )Car a< ht·.1d coach. Prior to .1ett:pting his cur • J rent position, he was defensive line coach at the Univcrsit\ of rent position, he \\as till' ~pccial team' coordinatm /linebacker toach al the Unitt·d Statt•s Na'· 1 0 l last week at the annual campus 1itual, 1his Blue and \\'hitc Day, bu1 say it's at Howard at .111. \Ve real!) are there to heard of 1hc spiritt•cl holiday. but lhinks BY HAYLEY MASON Na1ional College Colors Da)\ not comp;1rable to National College socialize at Howard games," she said. it would be a good ide.1 lo observe it at 1 Contributing Writer lhi~ is a spectacle: most colleges Colors Day al mainstream colleges and "It's h\'J>e at the belrinning of the season, Howard. and uni\'cr Courtesy of www.todaylnsports.com THE HILLTOP --- . - - · - - S & PERSPEC'l1VES I 7 Dai I y Sudoku . .. _.I -···· ...... Directions: Each row, each column and each 3x3 box must contain each and every digit 1-9 exactly once. l i I !..... r 8 5 7 I ' 3 31 4 9 I• CllarlK Metzt II · Clrloonlst 5 3 4 2. 1 Lack of Wireless Capability 4 2 9 ·3 • On Campus Is Unacceptable " 3 2 5 7 9 ' We are living in an era of to a laptop to gain Internet access, well. Jn addition to strengthening technological innovation and no one should have to go through the signal throughout the dorm~, 7 6 1 as pioneers of so much new this inconvenience in the comfort overrides can be taken care of I technology, we are forced to keep of their own room. The late night online, football tickets can be up with these new inventions. And walks to and from the 1-Lab have printed and dining dollars can be as college students we replenished. 4 expect our school to keep Although these up as well. advancements could be However, even Our View: taken care of on desktop though the school Since Howard is supposed computers, taking care of 1 9 4 promotes such access, these things on a wireless the wireless capability to be a wireless campus, the computer could lessen on Howard's campus is Internet capability issues stress and expedite these scarce. processes. Very few students should be fixed in the dor1ns Like all other Do you want to write for The Hilltop? have desktop computers and in the classrooms. improvements that need and even those who do to be made on campus, we can not carry it to class. If understand that this would Come to our next budget meeting! someone wants to access take time. the Internet while in the Nonetheless, the Sunday @ 6 p.m. in the West Towers classroom, they're lucky if they become the norm for those who frustration of using the Internet on can even catch a signal through an are unable to access the Internet a. laptop computer is unnecessary. open window. Wireless signals in in their rooms. \Ve expect for this technological dorms -where most work for class If Howard truly becomes improvement to be made so that CORRECTION: In the Sept. 4, 2008 "Decrease in Budget Causes Increase in Com is completed-is even worse. \ Vhile wireless, then the administrative the students' wireless wishes will ethernet cords can be connected process can become easier as come true. plaints" story, Professor Deneen N. Long-\1\lrute was 1nisquoted. Long-White did mention that there were administrative issues but did not say employees were not being paid. . . ..~ · Perspective ,,.'. .... I Exa1J1i11atio11 ef Sexis1Ji iii A111erica .... ' Whether Republican or drome and her daughter Bristol is taking maternity leave will affect The Nation's Only Black Daily Collegiate Newspaper Democrat, Sarah Palin 's selection pregnant. It almost universally as our careers. as the running mate of Sen. John sumes that both of these children Sarah Palin's selection has Vanessa Rozier McCain is not onlv a political is "ill need a great deal of support truly forced me to examint my sue, but a sociological one. 1,\lhilc and care from their mother. own views of parental rcsponsibil Editor-In-Chief ignoring the important political So the question of whether it) roles. I think of my own child implications of Governor Palin's or not Palin can be an effective hood before my parents were di Danielle Kwateng Traver Riggins selection, in the coming days it mother and \'ice-President is a vorced and how when my brother Managi.ng Editor is equally important that we as valid one. But, although this ques or I were sick, most of the time it it1anaging Editor Americans assess what her ad tion is indeed valid, we must ask was my mother who look off of Mercia Williallls-Murray dition to the Republican ticket ourselves, "\Vould we ask the same work. means for women. question if Palin were a man?" Even though my father was Deputy 1t1anaging Editor Many women will argue J\s a child of divorced par self-employed and kept his own that Palin is by no means a femi ents, I received almost all of my hours, it was instead my mother, Shivonne Foster Brittany Hutson Jada F. Smith nist. She is an ardent pro-life ad care from my mother. \Vhile my a school teacher, who would carry Campus Editqr Special Issues &litor .Nation & World Editor \ vocate and she is a proud member particular case of child-rearing is us to basketball practice, attend Eboni Farmer AleesaMann Natalie Thompson of the National Rifle A~ociation. not uncommon, it is quite com PTA meetings and make sure we Depu!J Campus &litor & Stylt Editor Point blankly, she is the ideal con monplace for the mother to be the were fed. Maybe my situation was f,iJc ivfetro &liter servative who should make John primary caretaker of children in unique and an outlier from more Deontay Morris Flynne Bailey Christina L. Burton McCain more acceptable to fun households with two parents. typical childhood experiences, but Sports &iiliJr Editorials & PerspectWes Business & TecJmowgy &litor damentalist right-wingers. How The modern woman is I am more inclined to think many ever, what is more sociologically constantly forced to juggle the of you shared similar childhoods. CrystalJ. Allen Chris Holiman Oscar Merrida IV interesting is the question that has demands of work and family, and So, when you are watching Copy Chief .Alultimedia &ii/Qr Photo Editor .. come up countless times since she it has been a heated topic of de campaign coverage on CNN, Fox Afi.ya Hosten Charles Metze m received the nomination: How can bate on whether or not this is fair. News or MSNBC and the ques Alle:xthea I. Carter Sarah Palin, mother of five, be an Obviously, men are incapable of tion is raised whether Sarah Palin Assistant Copy Chief Cartoonist effective mother and Vice-Presi bearing children (for now at least}, can be both an effective mother Tyrone Clemons dent of the United States? but even after childbirth, women and Vice-President, ask yourself, CierraJones Travis White This question gains ad continue to bear the majority of "Is this fair?" Copy Editor Pliotograplzers ditional validity considering that child care responsibilities. 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