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Empty Over 200 local middle and high school male stu­ dents were shown they could be somebody and that someone does care about them at Tuesday's i4th Students' Annual Brother 2 Brother Youth Conference, hosted by the Beta Chapter of Afpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the College of Arts and Sciences Student Pockets Council. "It is our hope to enlighten the youth and let BY KRYSTAL NANCOO Contributing Writer them know that people want to see them do positive things," said Jamel Willis, co-chair of workshops for With many juniors and the conference. "Today is all about showing them seniors preparing to take the they don't have to be another statistic. Whether they Graduate Record Ex'am, tliere admit or not, a lot of people at Howard had people are many complaints about the to show them the ropes and this conference wants to high cost of preparatory classes. do the same for these boys." The GRE is a standardized test Bus delays did not impede the conference as - that provides graduate schools seminars and speakers covering health, finances, with a way to compare qualified and the state of the Black man, joined with enter­ applicants for admission and tainment including music, spoken word, and Ooh financial aid. Many students take Laa Laa Dancers, to bring to life the theme, 'Shaping these prep classes to help them and empowering the new bearers of the guiding get an idea of the format of the light.' tests, to get practice and to help MaJe students in grades seven to 11, representing them maximize their scores. The roughly 12 schools, a~ended the conference. Some prices of these classes can range showed the conference's impact on them through from $400-$2,200 for 15- to 35- active responses and visible interest during work- week courses. • shops and the brotherhood luncheon. These prices are out of the "Yeah, this conference will stay with me," said budget range of many college stu­ Derrick Walker, an eighth-grader at Sousa t.1iddlc dents who have to work and save School in Southeast D.C. "I came last year and this or depend on family members to one is much better. We talked about HIV and how give them the money. This may you can get it. I didn't know a lot of that stuff. Now force many students to opt to I know." study for the exam on their own Along with examining the legacy of Black males instead of forking out the several and uncovering the truth of stereotypes of Africa, hundred dollars for a structured students were challenged to consider their future in class. the session 'Health Matters.' "I plan on simply buying a "Reproductive health has traditionally been a prep book and studying on my woman's issue," said Solomon Irwin Royster, out­ . own because I can't afford prep reach manager for D.C.'s Planned Parenthood. "We classes, especially not when 1'1a Cooc:l\On• St"rr PhotoSttlipher want these young men to understand they can be graduate school application fees Over 200 young D.C. males attended Tuesday's 14th Annual Brother to Brother Conference sponsored are $70 and more," said Rayanne by B~ta Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the College of Arts and Sciences Student Council. See YOUTH, News AS Mitchell, a junior English major. GRE text books containing helpful tips, test-taking strat­ egies and practice exams are Students Prepare for Final Exains available at most bookstores and BY SHARI LOGAN Masal Keels, a sophomore enough time is allotted to each can range in price from $17-$35. Contributing Writer public relations major said, "I'm subject. I have to prioritize ~o. Many of these books come with an interactive compact disc with not stressed. One way or the If one exam is not as hard as As the semester draws to an other, it will come." another, I don't study for that practice tests and answer keys. end, many students are excited Some students feel that the same However, other students like exam too much." to go home for the holidays. But junior Candace Morgan become Dr. Scharn Robinson, a results can be attained with the first, they have to leap past one use of these books and individual stressed when they are actually national government profes­ more obstacle: final exams. taking their final exams. sor, shares the same belief and studying. For the next two weeks, "I studied on my own with "Students want to leave feels that studying for finals is finals will be administered, and early, so they convince teachers as easy as ABC. "A-form study the Princeton Review text and I while some students are under got a higher score than my friend to schedule exams earlier," said groups and share notes; B-be ·pressure to pass their exams Morgan, a radio, 'IV, film major. sure to review every topic -stud­ who shelled out $800 for a prep with flying colors, others are class," said Robert Wilson, a psy­ "This makes it hard to inanage ied in class; C-make a schedule," choosing not to succumb to the my time." Robinson said. "Have hours and chology graduate student. pressure. Some students feel that while Junior math major Derrick days blocked qut for each class, "My advice to others is plan Dennis is personally making so that the material is covered a prep class is helpful, it may not and prepare," said Adam Zane, be worth the· high price being sure that he spends enough time thoroughly. Although this is a senior marketing major. ''It's studying. 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CES Students· Rate First Fridays as a Success ' BY JASMIN MCCLENDON said Conrad Woody, HUSA's president. Jl/Ews Contributing Writer At the initial First Friday HUSA reg­ istered students to vote. Last month they , If you walk into the Punch Out on gave out paraphernalia and talked to stu­ • How do a day with a DJ playing the 'latest hits, dents about their issues and concerns. people in the middle of the floor dancing "The second one had a different flavor to and even the people behind the counters it; we want to improve upon it each time you feel bobbing their heads, it's a sure sign of and give them a new twist," Henry said. First Fridays held once a month by the Most of the Punch Out staff is in sup­ about the Howard University Student Association port of First Fridays. Many workers said (HUSA). that the event brings more business to the school year The main purpose of First Fridays is Punch Out. They also said the students to inform students about what's going on look like they're enjoying themselves. with HUSA and encourage school spirit. "It's cool cause it changes up the mood. being half First Fridays is designed to make HUSA It brings a different atmosphere to the a more visible and trustworthy govern­ usually boring Punch Out," said Stephen way over? ment. "Students can see the student gov­ Sauls, a Chick Fil-A employee. ernment and chill with Conrad and Freda "Tell them to turn it [the niusic] down in an informal setting," said Kenneth I can't hear the orders, I be messing up White, assistant prd'grams director. people's orders," said Dred Vanderveer, The HUSA staff encourages students a Pandini's worker, jokingly. "It's a young to wear Howard gear in the Punch Out people thing it doesn't bother me one every First Friday. HUSA gives out a way or another." number of prizes to students including t­ Most Punch Out workers agreed that shirts, Howard CD cases, women's duffle HUSA should ·have the event more often. bags, laundry bags and basketball foam Since HUSA has so many other events, hands. having First Fridays more often might "We try to get stuff we know people be too much. "We are students too. We will use. We give away exclusive stuff need to be able to balance our academic ~tarlcnt Ua"thront· Scarr Photographtr they can only get from HUSA," said Freda In an effort to mix and mingle with the student body, HUSA has formed First C. Brown and social lives," White said. However, Henry, HUSA's vice-president. Woody and Henry said that if there is a Fridays in the Punch Out, an event that most students say is a success. Senior Students can win prizes by answer­ demand for it, they would be happy to Radio, TV, Film ing questions about HUSA's platform or deliver. "It's a lot of energy, people have more HUSA wants First Fridays to have a posi­ Howard. Last month, they had a dance Students who have· attended First fun and interact more just because they're tive effect on the student body. contest and also raffled off prizes. Even if up there," said sophomore public relations "I think it shows them that we have "Good, less school Fridays have given it positive feedback. students do not participate, they can still "A lot of people like me don't know about major Bianca Williams. "It's a good idea; a fun side and we'll be there for them," means less hate. Let's receive prizes just for wearing Howard HUSA and I can become more aware it gives the student government a space, Woody said. make next semester paraphernalia. of their purpose and intentions," said they're not just behind the door anymore. Look out for First Friday, today in hate free guys and "We might come by your table while Stanley Johnson, a sophomore account- It's nice to see the people who are behind the Punch Out from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. · the scenes interacting with the students." gals." you're eating and drop a prize on you," ing major. Smart Rooms ·in Need of Major Repair Faculty members and students campus have not been fully function­ are complaining that some of Howard al including a lack of planning and University's smart rooms have not resources, as well as security prob­ been very "smart" this semester. lems. Smart rooms are equipped with "[The smart rooms] were installed built-in audio-visual capabilities and with no service contract, as a result the other technologies to enhance the rooms continue to deteriorate," King learning experience. However, with said. Clevette Williams grievances about defective equipment, Lacking a contract about two years Sophon1ore some of those who utilize Howard's 28 ago, outside contractors were hired to Political Science smart rooms feel these classrooms are begin servicing smart rooms in the not fulfilling their purpose. College of Arts and Sciences. King was "I am excited about the "The fact that the smart room asked by administrators in Physi.::al has been inoperable has hindered me Facilities Management to coordinate school year being half because I have not been able to pres­ their efforts. Eventually he became the way over because I am ent visual aids to help students,"!said coordinator for smart rooms univer­ anticipating the break. I Lavonne Jackson, an Afro-Amencan sity-wide. hope next se1nestcr goes studies professor. Jackson teaches According to King, each smart by quickly also." three Introduction to Afro-American room has a contact person for prob­ Studies classes in Locke Hall Room lems that arise. If the contact person 104. She said that problems with the cannot fix the situation, then King is . room's equipment prevent her from called in. . using PowerPoint, Blackboard, or CDs Jordon Colb

semester." BY A~PEN STEIB Students burglarized in the \vinter Contributing Writer break of 1976 lost stereos, televisions, typewriters and other electrical appli- In a Hilltop article dated Jan. 16, ances. Now, students are losing cash A:Mmnentln rfs Jfistory 1976, Deputy Director and Chief Security as well as debit cards, credit cards and Officer at Howard University, Lloyd Lacy check books. One student, who wished said, "Over $2,000 worth of property to remain anonymous, was robbed by belonging to students was stolen over a group of college-aged students while the semester break." walking to campus from Slowe Hall. In the fall semester of 2004, not "A gang of college-aged locals asked much has changed. There has been an me if I went to Howard and I said yes. on-going cycle of armed burglaries of Then they took my wallet. I had to students in the vicinity of their dormi- cooperate because there was so many tories. An anonymous student quoted in of them. We are walking ducks coming Whitney Hopkins the 1976 article said "I'm not that upset from Slowe because it is in the middle Freshman about losing [myJ typewriter that can of the 'hood,' " said the anonymous stu­ Business Management be replaced. I'm upset about the way dent. they're handling the whole thing. People The anonymous student also said "I are scared to sleep, because it could have don't particularly feel safe because the "The semester went by been someone's life." shuttles don't run late at night and when so fast! I'm excited to Students feel the university is still I study at the Health Sciences Library, I go home for Christmas apathetic to those who are being robbed have to walk back because the escort ser­ break and am looking in cami;us parking lots. Senior psycho!- vice takes at least an hour if it comes at ogy major Jennifer Maddox was robbed all. I just don't feel safe on this campus forward to second •' semester.,. at gunpoint in the East Towers parking anymore." lot. "For the longest time after it hap- A student quoted about her loss in ' pened, I was afraid to walk to the car the robberies in 1976 said "they're (uni­ by myself at night. During the day there versity personnel) not telling us any­ are three or fol!-r security guards stand- thing. Everybody is acting strange about ing around talking, but at night, when it it." Students still feel the same today. Photoic by ~l"rltne lluw1hmne really matters, there is no one there to , do their job," Maddox said.

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DECEMBER 3, 2004 THE HILLTOP CAMPUSA3 FRESHMEN SPEAK: After going holtte for the holiday, do you feel you have a better appreciation for your f aittily since you have been away f roitt theitt for a few ittonths?

"Yes, I have a better appreciation for 1ny family, I "Yes. Here I feel like I'm all alone. No one 1 because the tin1e I spend apart from my family l really understands 1ne. I'm just thrown out realize how much I miss the1n. [ miss being cooked "Yes. I haven't seen the1n for a while and since here all by 1nyself, and this is the first time for, having my .clothes washed tor me, driving I don't see them often, I don't take the tin1e I've been away fro1n 1ny family for this long. and hanging out with my friends and having air _that 1 spend with them for granted. My family I miss being able to get food whenever [ want. conditioning." is always there for rne. I can count on them for I also appreciate my room at ho1ne because anything. So I learn to appreciate them more." Priscille Thebaud, nursing it's bigger than the one I have her~ and I don't have to share it \Vith a complete stranger and David H.amilton, 01arketing worry if. he's going to steal n1y stuff."

Kamal Marie, music education "Yes, I have a better appreciation. Distance makes the hea1t grov; fonder. I learned to appreciate "Yes, I h'ave a better appreciation for my "I do have a better appreciation. My parents are working a lot for my parents tnore as I mature. For my family, family because family is a support system. My me to be here and making a lot of sacrifices for me to be here. My Thanksgiving is like a reunion, so being away makes mon1 is ahvays there in the house when I need mom is working double shifts and they have to do more around it more significant for me." advice. She's always accessible. My family is the house. Being around them just makes me realize how much I very close. We always have get-togethers for appreciate them." • Lauren Pass, biology birthdays, etc. So I miss those gatherings and also seeing my two nieces." Steven Johnson, accounting "Yes, going back ho1ne 1nakes 1ne appreciate my Shayla Coleman, business management fa1nily tnore. It's nice to be in an enviromnent of "Yes, I have a better appreciation for niy fa1nily because they warm people you are fa1niliar with and they are are great loving people and they help me whenever I can. I fa1niliar with you. Being home is less stressful don't have that type of bond \vith anyone here at school." than school and filled \Vi th joy and laughter." "I do feel a better appreciation because I've La'Ron Buey, biology Shari K. Inniss-Grant, English been torn a\vay from my family for so long that it makes n1e appreciate the little things like real .• "Yes, because being an only child, I realize how 111uch food. I miss the home cooking, close friends and the atmosphere that I've grown to love and my family does for 111e. Being on my o·wn 111akes 111e appreciate them more. I really miss the hon1e-cooked "Yes, because they brought n1e here and took care of 1ne adtnire." meals, my car and i;ny butler Jeffrey." from a distance and I appreciate it a lot. I can't show Thomas Hailu, undecided 1ny appreciation from far away, so when I get home I Brittney Jackson, sports medicine/ pre-med sho\V them how 111uch I miss them. They thought that I was so unappreciative this semester so when I got home I was able to sho\v them my appreciation." "Yes, I do have a better appreciation, just because I haven't been around my family for so long. Michael Fortson, music education I appreciate the smallest things like my little brother Collin. I 1niss his sarcastic remarks." Ariel Miller, business management Cornpiled by Andrea J. Hill

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• A4 CAMPUS THE HILLTOP DECEMBER 3, 2004

Gilmore Described as Gifted Multi-Taske~ EMPLOYEE BY KEIRSTEN ALSTON-MURRAIN said Rashunda Stripp, assistant commu­ ' WEEK Contributing Wnter nications director of the Council. MShe stav on vou until the work is done." •)'1,, "';n . ~ ... Juggling school and work is a As if work and school arc not enough, BY NICOLE M. MELTON Ciantributtng Wri:er part of college life that many students Alisa is also a member of Ubiquity, exp<'riencc. Ho\liever, junior political the oldest Afrocentric organization Sitting in one of Ronnie science major Alisa Gilmore hac; even on Howard's campu5. A large part of ~l ec'<: architecture more 1espon ibihtie . \Vith a youth why c;hc joined the organization was to cla"-- is like \\orking at organ11.atio11 to run, GPA to maintain strengthen her relationship with Black a r arrhitecture firn1. and commitments to campus organiza­ men. .McGhee, associate profos· tions, Gilmore has 110 time to waste. "Ubiquity has changed my view of sor o architt><:tu n.•, loads A native of Oakland, Cal., Gilmore came Black men," Gilmore said. "Before I sa\\ his courses \\ith interactive to Howard not only for an education, Black men as only trying to holla, but lectures, guest speakt'rs, site but also to get involved 111 the C'ommu­ since being a part of the organization visits andlbistoric pre.sen·a· nity. In high chool she hee:une an orga­ I have a strong sense of brotherhood ." lion hearings just to name n nizer at The Youth Education Alliance, Up until this semester, Gilmore was a few. Accord~ to ~1cGhcc, a project of Listen, Inc., nnd decided to member of Amnesty International. Thi ~ this type of learning chal­ conunue her work \\ith the organiza­ is one of the defining experiences she lenges studen\s and is a test tion 1n college. The Youth Educahon has had since attending Howard. From to see if thl'} trulv want to Athan 1 an organization that seeks to the fall of 2002 until spring 2003, she be architects. organize and empower D.C. public high worked on a HIV/ AIDS campaign. She "Architectu~ is a rigor­ school students. Some of the campaigns helped put together a strategy to pres· ous field and I teach rig­ they have \\Orkcd on arc getting better ent why Hl\'/ AIDS is an important issue orous courses," Mt-Ghee facilities and healthy school lunches in here in the United States and in Africa. said. "I ha,·e created com­ public schoolc;. Gilmore says that the After all of her commitments it seems prehensive cour~e~ that most fulfilling part of her job is the impossible to enjoy a social life. \\'hen cover everything you need impact she has on the young women in asked about what she does for recre­ to know about architecture. her program. ation, Alisa chuckled at the thought of Students really get to see .. The.> get to see things beyond having time for it. In her span· time, what it takes to be competi­ Southc,1 t or Northwest D.C. "she said. she writes poetry as a means of relie'­ tive in this industry." \nn C.iton, thi; le.id orgamzer at ing stress and also spends time with And ~tcGhee would The Youth Ec1ucat1011 Alliirnce, said that friends. know. He is the founder of Alisa is "phenomenal." "I thinkAlisa is a very good friend who his own architecture firm, "Slw 1s PXtn•nwly efficient, tends to put people before herself," said R. McGhce and Associates, smart and has a strong commit­ junior psychologymajorShcrrell I I icklcn. and he incorporates his ment In tlw C'omm1111ity," Canton said. "Not many people can juggle school, expertise into personalized Jn the l low,1rd c·o111m11nity, Gilmore is a work, and being involved in so many instruction. member oflhc Arts and SC'ic•JH'<'S Student organizations, She must be dedicated." "I'm an architect first. Council and is the editor-in-chief of The After college, Gilmore plans on going to I aa (.ood••. on~ 'itaf'f Phot~raphtt I don't consider myself a So11rte,a monl lily ncwslc•t terthat includes law school and eventually owning her Alisa Gilmore, a junior political science major, is thought of as dedicated and teacher," !>tcGhee said. stories on events put on by the student O\VTl civil rights law firm. rouncil. "Alisa is a very hard worker," talented leader by her friends and coworkers. "I'm more of an architect that teaches. The material I'm teaching I know about • personally. Teaching gives me the freedom to use niy ASSC Vice President Making Moves in DC personal background in my course.'>." BY ASPEN STEIB Not only is she heavily invoh·ed "Everybod) around me 1noti­ ~icGhee became inter­ Contnbutmg Writer in activities on campus, but she vates me to do something different. ested in architecture as a has managed to perform well The brotherhood (of Phi Sigma Pi) child, but decided to pursue Of all the leaders on Power academically. Perry is a member moth·ates me to be scholarly. ~1y a degree in anthropology at Hall, Danielle K. Perry is the of the Arts and Sciences Honors friends all have different qualities Northwestern University. youngest to make an i1npact. program, National Society of that motivate me to change and After three years, he revis­ As a junior political science Collegiate Scholars and Golden improve my own life and my par­ ited his first love and trans­ major from Flossmoor, Ill., Perry Key International Honor Society. ents 1notivate me to strive for even ferred to Howard to receive has made a name for herself on Perry also believes in helping more than they have accomplished, a Bachelor of Arts in archi­ campus. She is vice-president of her fellow colleagues become suc­ which is tremendous," Perry said. tecture. He launched his the Arts and Sciences Student cessful scholars. In keeping with her proactive company in May 2000 and Council and is involved in Hl'SA, "I think there are a lot of issues nature, Perry admitted that she began teaching in 2001. As Phi Sigma Pi National Honor with the level of academia in the would change some aspects of the a Howard graduate, he uses Fraternity, Inc. and the Chicago College of Arts and Sciences, so current administration. his undergraduate experi­ People's Union. I decided to run for an executive "I believe the administra­ ences to design classes that "I think that Danielle is a position on the council," Perl) tion docs an excellent job acquir­ he would have liked to take highly industrious young lady that said. "Faith [the President ofASSC] ing resources, but does a poor job as a student. takes those qualities that are pres­ came to me and we realized we had allocating those resources. \'Ve are "The courses I teach ent and uses them to contribute to similar visions for the council and being denied simple things that were different in the past," her future successes," said Steve the differences we did have would are important for a standard learn­ McGhee said. "The admin­ ~tobley, a senior legal communica­ compliment each other in making ing environment and I feel ifs the istration asked me to cre­ tions major. "I know that whatever our college better." administration's job to remedy ate them with a little more she puts her mind to she ah'a~s According to her constituents, these things." Pen> said. background. I make the gets or obtains and I am sure that Perry has been doing a good job as Perry has also prc•ven to be courses how I would have she will go far in whatever else she ASSC vice-president. an inspirational leader throughout liked them when I was in does in her future."' "I believe Danielle is doing the campus. school." Perry has been involved in her duties especially her role in "Danielle is a very no-non­ Along with follo\"nng a student government since her general assembly, I am proud of sense type of person in the sense of demanding course schedule, freshman year at Howard when that," junior English major Raven leadership," said Jamar Dowdy, a McGhec's students are also she served on the freshman class Johnson said. "I think Danielle is junior political science major. "She up against a higher grad­ board as its treasurer. "I feel like down for Howard and she is a hard is probably one of the best leaders ing scale. An "A" grade in as a studt'nt lt'ader, I owe it to working person and a true blue I have interacted with on Howard's McGhee's classes requires a the Univ<.'rsity and 1ny fellow col­ Bison." campus... 95 percent as opposed to the leagues lo work as hard as pos­ typical 90 percent. McGhee \lart.. 1'.ttt '' II l'ttnlngn5>hn Perry said she is motivated by Perry's ultimate goal in life is Junior political science major Danielle K. Perry sible to gel their voicei; heard and many different people to continue to become a United States Senator says his scale is just another Is a key player in Power Hall and on campus pro,ide them \\ith their money's her work for the Howard commu­ and \\Titc a major bill changing the wav he chall<'nges students according to those who know her. worth." nit:y. funding of public schools. to give their best and get involved. "It sounds tough, and it is. But there have been students who get more than Berok Art and Clothing Given Two Thumbs Up 100 percent because of extra credit opportunities," BY AYANA SINGHATEH Bl'rok has been put on displa\'. on the item. McGhee said. "\\'e cover a Con 'Vnt r The designer ha~ displayed his Horne plans to makt> a lot of ground and there are pamtm~s .it art ::.hows as \\l'll. career ''1th his arti tic talent. extra credit assignments B n1 nnd rn1s('d in the "I used to displa\ my paint­ "This dude has skills," said 'that allow students to gam Southside -0f Ch1cngo, sopho· ings at art exl11b1ts back 1n Chayne Coston, a biolog} major. firsthand experience 1n the more fine nrt major Bl"Ol.·k Chir~tgo." Horne :-;aid. He puts "I always get compliments when field." Horne b th<' originator of lkrok all his time and effort into his I \\Car Berok dothin~." One such assignment nrt and fashion. dc.--igns. "t.Iy art defines ho" I Robinson added, "Horne is would be to attend hearings H<''s "orkcd \\ith art dl'.',ign am freling at the time, m) art is a crcathe, determined indhid­ of the Historic Preservation l.'\Cr .;inc·t· Ill.' wns a rhild ,\nd Ill)' C."\"})ressions·. Horne said. ual and \\illing to niake a name RCVJcw Board for the st.1rt"•d his 0\\11 nrt ,\nd fashion \'ibrant colors. abstract pat­ for him." District of Columbia, of linl' hoth titkd lkrok. tl'nts. etnotional image.s ,1nd Home has man) goals which McGhee is a member. "I grr" up around tlit• ,1rb," beautiful art series art' sotne planned for hi..; future, even Histonc preservation and Horne :;,ud Bcrok fashions ha\ c descriptions of Berok paintings. though he has alread~ accom­ urban design are McGhee's been displ \Cd 1n 'the 2003 and Ac11hc. --pra\ paint oils and plished much no" such ns Berok ma.JO interests, long with 2004 Howard Hon1ero1n1ng d1arcoal are jui;t .;ome of the art and fo.sluon. community devel pment.. Fashion c:ho\\s. supplies that Horne use.-. to cre­ "I want to ha\e m} own •At my firm, I make sure "People hear about m) ate hi..; artwork piece'. ..ho\\ di-;pla)ing ID) desi~n:> and to work on community proj­ clothing nnd painting· b) \\Ord ·1 work pretty fast; Horne I wnnt to incorporate n1.> art and ects that have both archi­ of mouth," Horne said. Those said. ·1 ha\'"C no main moti\'ation fa-.hion." Home said. ·1 want to tectural and social compo­ who wear Berok clothing or ha\"C but when it comes to fashion, I ha\"e an audience form) e.-q>res- nents 1nvohed," McGhee seen the clothing or paintings like to follow the urban \ibc. • :<10tl.' • said ·1 m a D.C. nathe and ha\ c mnn) good things to ::-a) Berok fashion de.signs con­ To get more informa­ thas as the place where I nbout it. :,;st of multicolor hand painted tion about Berok fashion want to do m\ work. l take Leslie Robinson, an interna­ dc.,ign.'>. Horne makes t-shirts, ) ou can send an e-mail to responsibility for things tional busmcs major aid that jeans belts, jacket--, ,hoes and Berokrafitti hotrn I.com. that are bappe · ng m ~ city by getting in olved Berok clothing was something 1nore. Ms\ ~ sc:.a'r'r Z I 2 e an4 she's never seen. •1t ''as e) e The price:. ofBerok paintings Berok Horne, a sophomore domg project.S that cater catching and something I would dt-pend on the painting selec­ fine arts maJor, said growing the community's needs." purc!1ase," Robinson said. tion. Available in both male and up around the arts lead to his McGhee also sees Howard Homecoming fash­ female clothing. Berok fa.shions passion for art and clothing See EMPLOYEE, News ion shows are not the only plare start at $25 and rise dependin~ design. DECEMBER 3, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWS AS

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Out to Youth in D.C.< Area With Exam Costs for GRE YOUTH, from Campus A 1 GRE, from Campus A 1 the classes are worth every still think that it is in their proactive. It's nothing wrong penny paid for them. best interest to have the prep. with abstaining. We understand "I paid $599 for my prep "My course charted out a Students who are trying to their hormones are raging, so at class," said Ebony Wright, a schedule for me, and helped receive fellowships, scholar­ least be safe if abstinence is not history graduate student. "Ahd, to guide me through tl}e pro­ ships, assistantships' and other an option." while my results were better cesg of studying effectively," types of financial aid are espe­ The day-long event included · than when I studied for it on said Bryan Sampson, a senior cially concerned \vi th maximiz­ Nelson Santiago of Howard's my own, I wouldn't say that it political science major, who ing their scores. Admission/Enrollment who was such a signifieant increase is currently taking classes at . "I would definitely'take a sµessed the importance bet­ while African-American 13tud- . because of the prep class or rather how to study for the ter prepared to take the exam ies Professor Greg Carr, Ph.D., simply because I had taken the exam effectively." and score higher is worth my examined the portrayal of Blacks exam before." Despite the high costs of money." in the media. Along \vith hot Some students think that these courses, some students wings, DJ Premonition, and a guest speaker at the luncheon, the winners of the conference's essay contest were announced, as Tho Goodsoft· Stoff Pl,.>1<1gnphtr the grand prize \vinner received Tuesday's Brother to Brother Conference held seminars on AIDS Seminar Poorly Attended a new computer. health, finance and the state of the Black man. "I was thrilled to bring AIDS, from Campus A 1 the event was very relevant to · May. We felt it was imperative my students to the confer­ Howard students. to increase awareness not only ence because I thought it sent Scott of Metro Teen AIDS and a t-shirts, and a day away from Kevin Johnson-Azuara, "Howard University, the about AIDS in Africa but also in a good message," said chaper­ Howard alumnae said, ""'Xe have the worries of school, coordina­ president of the African Students premier Black institution, as Washington, D.C. We had hoped one Chandra Tillman, director to dispel some ofthe many myths tors of the event looked to the Association expressed his disap­ such turnout should have been that more organizations would of the after school program at these guys hear about sex and future, even before the confer­ pointment in student attendance better," Johnson-Azuara said. have done events to commemo­ Hyde Leadership Public Charter disease. In D.C., one in 45 young ence ended. at the event. He felt as thoug~ ."ASA planned tnis program since rate World AIDS Day.'' School. "A lot of our male stu­ people ages 13-24 has HIV. It's "It's only going to get bigger all about making healthy choic­ next year," said Ugi Ugwuomo, ------· dents don't have positive male role models, so I wanted to let es. Our organization offers HIV conference chairman. "We are them see young men who were testing beginning at age 13 with­ thinking of expanding to two or about something and just to out parental consent and the three days. We used music and Sonte Students Stress Over Finals have this experience." • only way to know your status is other ways to connect us with The conference made prepa­ to get tested." these students and we want to FINALS, from Campus A 1 be saying 'yo no se.'" for example, have the date on rations to extend its effect much Leaving the next generation do as much as we can to help." Esther Khan, a Spanish pro­ one side and what happened on further th~ one day as Trina of males \vith empowerment, to sleep a lot and eat properly." fessor, suggests that students that day on the other," she said. · Unfortunately, some stu­ study the most important things Also, Fletcher reminds stu­ dents are completely worried · like verb conjugation and gram­ dents to find out when and where about certain exams. ''There mar. their exams are being held. Professor Finds Pleasure in Architecture needs to be a better review Sharon Fletcher, instruc­ "I \viSh all the students that for departmental exams," said tor of reading and study skills are taking finals, good luck," "When I left Howard, my Black firms a year that work on Jazminne Wynn, a sophomore in the Center for Academic Khan said. "Remember not to EMPLOYEE, from Campus A4 skills matched up with every­ major projects. I'm hoping that political science major. "My Reinforcement, urges students get nervous. Just relax and do importance of incre~ing the body else out there," McGhee out of these students come peo­ Spanish final is departmental to create index cards that can your best." number of minority architects said. "I tell students about my ple that will break that barrier." and I feel that on test day I will double as flash cards. "In history in the industry. He believes tha't experiences as a minority archi­ Howard can give today's stu­ tect because there is still racism dents the same competitive edge in the industry. That's just a fact Security Issues ·With Smart Rooms that it him when he graduated. of life. There are only one or two REPAIR, from Campus A2 monitor were stolen in the inci­ smart rooms, he also said that dents. students and faculty also had In addition to upkeep, secu­ "Right now we are trying some accountability for their rity has also been an issue \vith to address the problem of secu­ preservation. He said students the smart rooms as various smart rity before we put in any more should not trash the rooms and rooms have been vandalized and equipment," Nicholson said. faculty members should make Your robbed of valuable equipment. Security.of the smart rooms sure they use the equipment The chemistry building's smart is the responsibility of Physical appropriately. room, Room 108, is actually cur­ Facilities Management, accord­ "My desire is that we would Dream: "I.want to become a doctor. " rently out of service because it ing to King. King said that secu­ do a better job of taking respon­ was vandalized twice in three rity problems have yet to be sibility to make sure rooms are months. Jesse Nicholson, chair properly responded to. Though functioning properly and they of the chemistry department, King acknowledged some of the are clean," King said. said that two projectors and a difficulties of maintaining the Your "I don't have the . ' required courses Reality: for medical school. 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• A6. GRADUATE THE HILLTOP DECEMBER 3, 2004 Tuition Increase, Students Pay (])ear uryn ... More for· the Same Education BY ANIKA E. SANDY-HANSON that make up the How¥d xpei·ience. of the largest financial commitments a stu- Contributing Writer According to Borggren "The first thing dent and his or her fan1ily can make, that that Howard does with tuition revenue is tuition increases do indeed place a burden Howard University, like most institu­ return a substantial portion of it to the on many students and their families, and tions of higher education, has seen a con­ students in the forn1 of U,niversity-funded that we have a responsibility to ensure that stant rise in its expenses. Thus, tuition has financial aid, vyith ~er.result that net tuition a Howard education remains accessible. to also risen steadily and is likely to do so revenue actually s1ippnrts less than 20 per- all the talented individuals who have earned for the upcoming school year as well. The cent of Howard's annual costs." The National the privilege of attending Howard. process of n1aking this decision has already Association of Independent Colleges and As a member of the Graduate Student begun with the convening of the Tuition and University's (NAICU) believes that these · Ass~mbly (GSA), Nicole~ J. T~ylor ~eels the Rates Advisory Committee (TRAC). Dear Lauryn is The to find comfort in food during . costs are likely to rise substantially due to strain of her fellow students. I believe that •• In explaining the role of her commit­ Hilltop's advice column your freshman year, one of the · increases in energy, ·nsura ~e, educational continual increases of fee~ or tuitio? threat­ tee Chairwoman Carole Borggren explains, catered towards college stu­ biggest transitional phases of resources and technolbgy. en to undennine Howards reputatiOn as an "The TRAC makes its recommendations dents and written by a voice your life. Fortunately, a cou­ However, these expenses are ones from affordable Research On~ instit~tion,"' said to the CFO and to the President regard­ that understands. Lauryn, ple of routine sit-ups, squats which students are unlikely to see direct Taylor, a Ph.D. student 1n EQghsh. "These ing tuition and other rates charged by the the voice, gives advice with a and push-ups can get every­ benefits. Instead, students feel as though increases are balanced by increas~ in qual­ University. The Pre~ident makes his formal dash of urban edge that leaves thing back in order. The key they are constantly being asked to give with- ity," saitl ~hontrese Dosw~ll, associate dean recommendation to the.:Soard...of Trustees, the reader entertained yet to eating what you want and out getting ' nything back. for Rec~tmen t Mentonng an~, Support which retains final authority fo! setting informed. This column tack­ maintaining a fit figure is the "It make$ me feel like when you go to a Programs 1n..,tl1e Graduate School. Graduate tuition and otiier rates for the University. les issues of the average col­ consistency of your exercise church and they keep asking for money, but programs are typically more expensive to The TRAC is convened every year to lege student including career routine. Just create a schedule you only see superficial changes." says Hasim operat~ than undergra~uate programs. ensure that issues around this important choices, sex, grades, parents and stick with it. Dawkins, Senior Neurophysiology/Pre-Med W1~ research b.e1ng th~ ~ndam~~tal decision are discus~e1 with a group drawn and dating. Letters 'can be sent I know you're thinking major at the University of Maryland College ente~nse, they reqm.re ?pec1ahzed training from throughout tHe :university communi­ to dearlauryn_hu@yahoo. that this is easier said than Park (UMCP) "I did see an addition onto and st!ftte-of-the a1t tecpnology to address ty. Two students are always members; the com done but you can do it. In the biology bullding, but that was before the the educational nee~ of. ~eir graduate regards to your family and HUSA President and the GSA President/ tuition increase so I still don't know where students. Increases. 1n tuition rates are coordinator. The members of this body Dear Lauryn, friends, people are going to my money is going," Dawkins said. He and oft~n me1'with mixed.reaction; howe~er , the Oh my God, you've got to say what they want to say. must meet ~nd discuss issues J?er_ti.nent to his colleagues at UMCP were surprised increased reven~e will serve to ultimately tl1e University's budget and thenntion and help 1ne. During my college You just have to make sure when their institution increased tuition in enhance the quality of graauate student suc- fees that comprise a of Howard's tour they warned me of the that your confidence is secure po~n the middle of the semester last year. cess." revenue. freshman 15, but no one told enough so that it can't be shat­ Howard students who pay for their edu- It is amongst these- multi-faceted con- Although tuition can be a significant me about the freshman 30. I tered by petty shallow com­ cation feel the strain of tuition increases. texts that the TRAC committee, the presi­ could have sworn walking up ments. If they are your true portion of a student's budge thisfincome This burden is a concern for policy makers dent, and the Board of Trustees must make the hill was a workout. Besides friends they will stand by your • acco~nts for slightly ihore than 27 percent such as Borggren and her committee "set- a decision concerning tuition. Students are of the ope~ting cps for the :University. the fact that I feel like a cow, side regardless of your physi­ ting the tuition and other fees paid by our urged to view the tuition statistics listed at Support fron1 many sources, including ai1 I'm afraid of the response that cal state. For those individu­ students is one of the most important deci- the GSA website, www.howardgsa.com, and annual appropriation ffom the federal gov­ I'll get from my family and als who constantly talk about sions the University must make every year. then complete the survey that will be used to ernment, grants, gifts and endowments pro­ friends at home. I've always your size to the point where The Board, the president, the CFO and determine the GSA recommendation to the vide the bulk of the resources that sustain been the cute petite one, what it is just plain mean, make a everyone else involved in this decision is TRAC committee. the plethora of academic and other programs will they think of 1ne now? mental note and slowly but always mindful that attending college is one Lauryn, I dread the day I have surely weed them out of you· to get off of that plane. Advice inner circle. You have no is needed ASAP. time for individuals (family -Thickness or friends) who bring nega­ ~repari ng for the MCAT Admissions tive energy into your life. So Dear Thickness, surround yourself with people · BY KENDRA TURNER Education works in conjunction Well what can I say, the who keep it real and make you Contributing Writer with the College of Medicine, battle of the bulge gets the best feel good simultaneously. the College of Arts and Sciences of all of us. It's especially easy -Lauryn The . Medical College and the College of Dentistry to Admissions Test or MCAT is a arrange for the Princeton Review standardized, multiple-choice ,, to conduct review sessions on exam created to evaluate critical campus at a reduced rate. .• OF Ml CALENDAR OF EVENTS thinking skills, writing skills and ,,_ Usually, Princeton Review BUILDING problem solving skills. The test classes · for the MCAT are also evaluates student's compre­ SPONSOR: Retention, Sciences, Political Science, priced at approximately $1.499 hension of science concepts and Mentoring and Support Business and Management per class. However, Howard principles needed for the study Programs Science, International Relations University offers these classes of medicine. for the subsidized rate of $775· According to www.aamc. SEMINAR: Moving from Unfortunately, this price is DATE: December 6, 2004 org, the categories of testing are ABT/ABD to Ph.D. higher than it has been in past verbal reasoning, physical sci­ CONTACT: Dr. years, but this year Howard did ences, writing sample, and bio­ DATE!rfME: December 2, Pat Cole, 806-4676, not receive the Health Careers logical sciences. Like many other 2004, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. [email protected] for Opportunities grant, which usu­ institutions of higher learning, ally subsidizes the price to the more infonnation on date/times/ Howard uses MCAT scores as a LOCATION: Graduate locations for Rand Corporation lower hundreds. lt•lt1hft\.,.. ''arr Phoh .... ,,..... key factor in the admission deci­ ''•rtnM School, Smart Conference Room Interviews The MCAT Spring Review Medical students prepare for t heir future by preparing for the sion into medical school. 205 begins Jan. 19, 2005 and it runs highly competitive Medlcal School admissions test the MCAT. MCAT testing for Howard until April 11, 2005. There is DEADLINE: Direct University students in the Pre­ CONTACT: Dr. Pat Cole, also a review course in smruner Submission - December 2, 2004 Medical Program is scheduled pcolehol I [email protected]; ************************** 2005 and runs from June to assessment of students' strength the Howard University Hospital, for April 16, 2005. Some pre­ 806-4676 Other Announcements August. Even if a student can and weaknesses are given. which has also been found to med students may not be aware not attend the review course at Harris said, "The center has help with MCAT testing." of the numerous resources avail­ The deadline for Proposals a certain location, the center can a free test prep lab. In the lab, Of course students h ave to able to them to help them pre­ INTERVIEWS: Rand arrange for the class to be taken there are test preparation mate­ be diligent in settin~ aside time for the Deaf Women & HIV/ pare. · Corporation, Summer AIDS in Africa at a Princeton Review location. rials available for students to to study the materials; the center A. Harris, assistant coordina­ Associates Internship Program Conference, June l0- Students in need of prepara­ study on their own. The center can only do so much. Harris said, tor Pre-Professional Education of in Engineering, Physical 12, 2005 at the Gallaudet tion shouldn't panic, if they can't even lets students sign out mate­ 'The problem is students do not the Center for Pre-Professional & Mathematical Sciences, University Kellogg Center, afford the $175 for the Princeton rials. They also offer admissions have the discipline to come on Education stated, "The cen­ Education, Social '& is Dec. 10, 2004. For more Review class, there are other workshops to help students fur­ their own or they show up to ter has workshops to help pre­ Behavioral Sciences, information, visit www.deaf­ options. In the fall, there is a ther prepare and arrange pro­ Princeton Review classes and pare." According to Ms. Harris, Economics, Health and Medical africanwomen.org. free simulated exam, and after grams in which students are the Center of Pre-Professional the exam has been graded an allowed to shadow a physician at See MCAT, News A7 School.of Education Ranked Among the Top in the Nation BY TIFFANY A. BOLDEN the huge shortage of qualified teachers I wanted to teach. During fresh­ Contributing Writer committed to teaching in urban and man orientation, a lady in the hotel I ------diverse areas in this area. stayed in told me Howard's teaching According to www.howard. "This is the reason our students program was excellent [which] solidi­ edu/schooleducation, the School of are so sought after," Jones said. "The fied ·my decision. Howard has a great Education is a premiere national urban School of Education has had an oppor­ reputation with the D.C. Public School program focusing on issues of diver­ tunity to be role models, implementing System," said Ayanna Stewart, a fifth sity. The School of Education deals with faculty training and technology to assist year graduate student enrolled in the preparing teachers, educational leaders [the School of Education administra­ Early Childhood teaching program. and human support professionals for tion] in implementing school wide per­ The School of Education utilizes urban and diverse settings related to formance assessment plans needed for many recruitment efforts to increase the students who are underserved. continuing program improvement and pool of individuals going into teaching. The School of Education has one accreditation." Rosa Trapp-Dail, chair of the depart- of the top ranked teaching degrees for Technology is not only used to assist 1nent of Curriculum and Instruction, graduate students according to the the School of Education administra­ said, "Two of the leading recruitment National Council for Accreditation tion, but the school places emphasis on efforts include an open house and ori­ of Teaching Education (NCATE), the technology as a focus area for student entation. The open house is held twice standard of excellence in teacher prep­ preparation for teaching in urban and a year and is open to both the university aration. other diverse classrooms for bachelor, and the community; the orientation is · Accreditation is voluntary and not masters and doctoral levels. Math and held annually." all colleges of education attain it. High science, special education, bilingual, Howard graduates have theoretical quality teacher preparation is increas­ reading, conflict resolution and media­ and practical knowledge and common ingly being equated with NCATE tion are other areas the school prepares sense. "D.C. public school teachers say accreditation, setting accredited institu­ for teachers. teachers coming out of Howard are very tions apart as th0se, which have earned "People come from around the prepared and are the best ""rith working a distinction not earned by all teacher country recruiting our students because with inner city students attending'D.C. preparation institutions, according to of the understanding, skills, and com­ public schools," Stewart said. ncate.org. mitment they bring when working with ·"We work with local school districts Ah'tdo A1f'u.nder- Statt Photogrtphu Vinetta Jones, dean of the School students," Jones said. and we write grants to make it possible Vinetta Jones, dean of the School of Education, stresses t he Importance of of Education, explained that Howard is Students in the program agree. ''.I Howard students teaching in urban area.' Jones is excited about the pro· the premiere institution for addressing chose the School of Education because See RANK, News A7 gram that the School of Education has to offer to future educators. DECEMBER 3, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWSA7 Med School Prepares For the Future l'\E\V LINE ClNE~tA MCAT, from Graduate A6 Education assumes responsibil­ AT1me WamerComp1ny ity for preparing students for the don't do the homework." She MCAT." went on to say, "Students have William Eckberg, chairman & to do their part too." of the department of Biology Even though the College of similarly stated that the depart­ Medicine is not involved in stu­ ment of Biology's sole purpose dent prepru·ation for the MCAT, is not to prepare students for the and deals with students who MCAT, and medical school but have already taken it, Floyd rather to adequately equip them Malveaux, dean of the College of with the knowledge needed to Medicine states, that the College pursue a career in any of the of Medicine is available to advise science fields. Like Malveaux, students on the classes to take he agrees that the bulk of the that will prove to be most helpful responsibility for test prepara­ for excelling as a medical stu­ tion lies with the center. Eckberg The Hilltop dent and on the MCAT exam. went on to say "students have However, Maiveaux stressed that said programs at the center have "the Center for Pre-Professional been very helpful." INVI TE YOU AND AGUEST TO ASPECIAL ADVANCE Urban Education SCREENING OF Among the Top RANK, from Graduate A6 teaching program in the gradu­ ate school.The people in this for more students to attend. Our Departn1ent [of Curriculum TO RECEIVE A Transition to Teaching Program and Instruction] were also very was made possible because of helpful," said Kendra Edwards, COMPLIMENTARY PASS FOR our efforts," Jones said. first year graduate student TWO TOAN ADVANCE The Transition to Teaching in the Elementary Education SCREENING ON MONDAY, Program is an alternative cer­ Program and current Graduate tification program, funded by Assistant. DECEMBER 6TH the Department of Education, "Graduate students make STOP BY designed to recruit talented and a big difference. They assist THE HILLTOP OFFICF. committed recent college gradu­ with teaching and research and ates and mid-career profession­ they also provide professional AT2251 SHERMAN AVE., NW als to be trained as teachers and development among students," DURING BUSSINESS HOURS placed in public schools in the Trapp-Dail said. Graduate stu­ metropolitan area. For more dents also give Trapp-Dail time information, log on to W\VW. to be creative and work on seek­ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. transitiontoteaching.org. ing funding for recruitment. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. In addition to recruitment "The biggest recruitment efforts, Trapp-Dail explained need is money. Seventy-five FIRSTCOME, FIRST SERVED. that due to vacancies in faculty; percent of graduate students are ONE PASS PER PERSON. more graduate assistants are working students," Trapp-Dail NO PHONE CALLS. hired, thus making a big differ­ said. ence. "Teachers and preachers EMPLOYEES OF THE HILLTOP "I always wanted to work fC1 lul11e rilill! i1formaD01, were among the first graduates yo lo rr.:11 li11riiijs com ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. with children and my minor in of Howard University [there­ undergrad [Howard University] fore] the history of preparing School of Communication was students for these careers goes Human Developn1ent, so that's back to Howard's very found­ how I became interested in the ing," Jones said. To the Graduate Section Editor, Tori Scarborough : No words can express how much we have appreciated you this semes- ter. You have been a voice of reason and laughter to all of us. Thank you so much for always working hard and bringing the Graduate prespective to the paper. Even though you are leaving for bigger and better things, you will always be a part· of The Hilltop family. We love you, Tori! The Hi I ltop Staff AS NATION & WORLD THE HILLTOP DECEMBER 3, 2004

Bush and Rove Seek to Build a Stronger Economic Team ' BY KEVIN HARRIS plish their lofty goals during 1999, he was named Nation & World Editor a second term. "With Carlos's president and chief leadership, we'll help more executive of the President Bush sought to Americans, especially minori­ company. He is reshape his economic team ties and women, to start and credited with revi­ Tuesday when he announced grow their own small business," talizing the Kellogg that Carlos M. Gutierrez, the Bush said in a White House Company, turning chief executive of the Kellogg press conference nominating it into a corporate cereal company, will be nomi­ Gutierrez. Bush went on to titan using savvy nated to replace Donald L. say that Gutierrez was 'a great business deals and Evans as secretary of com­ American success story" and strict fiscal 1nan­ merce. said he "will take office at a agement. Gutierrez Gutierrez's nomination time of historic opportunity for also broadened the was a surprise to many inside our changing economy." company's focus Washington and broke a trend Gutierrez's appointment from selling only for the president, who has filled also signaled an aggressive cereal products. all vacancies for his second term desire from the White House His back- with someone already working to promote minorities. Bush ground as a sales­ in the White House. Political recently nominated Alberto man is exactly analysts believe going outside Gonzales to replace John what the president the White House for this nomi­ Ashcroft as attorney general, was looking for, nation was deliberate because and National Security Adviser said many White the president and his senior Condoleezza Rice is expected House aides. They adviser Karl Rove are said to be to become the first African­ are basing this unhappy with the performance American woman to head assumption on the "'"''"'""...,"' of Bush's economic team dur­ the State Department. The ing the first term. White House's ten- Rove Is said to be pushing for a stronger economic team in Bush's second term. Pres ident Bus h President is expected to reshuf­ dency to only use Intends to turn over nearly half of his cabinet during his second term. Administration officials fle more than half of his cabi­ Bush's economic told The Washington Post that net, which leaves open the pos­ team to promote Bush and Rove are looking to sibility that even more minori­ policy rather than several occasions since becom­ White House. Treasury secre­ in the job, and many pundits build a stronger economic team ties will receive appointments shape it. This will be crucial, ing president and was always tary John W. Snow is expected predict he is more likely to run that will successfully sell Bush's during Bush's second term. because the President's propos­ impressed by him. to announce his x:esignation. for president in 2008 or pos­ campaign promises to reform During his nomination cer­ als for reforming social security Bush made the decision to There is already speculation sibly challenge Hillary Rodham social security and simplify the emony, Gutierrez told reporters and the tax code are expect­ nominate Gutierrez last week. that New York's Governor Clinton (D-N.Y.) for her senate tax code. that he left Cuba more than 40 ed to face stiff opposition in while vacationing at his Texas George E. Pataki may receive seat in 2006. Bush was confident that years ago and began his career Congress. White House officials Ranch. In the coming weeks, consideration as a possible Gutierrez is the right man to with Kellogg by selling cereal told The Washington Post that more cabinet shake-ups are replacement for Snow. Pataki help his administration accom- out of a van in Mexico City. In Bush bas met with Gutierrez on expected to pour out of the has said he is not interested

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I• Alabama Laws Still Ottawa, Canada Tuesday. Hold Onto Jim Crow He and Prime Minister Paul Laws Martin dismissed accusa­ With only a difference tions that there are com­ ofless than 2,000 voters in plications in the two coun­ the recent Nov. 2 elections, tries' political relationship. Alabama will hold on to the In reference to the tensions education Jim Crow-era from Canada not support­ laws that remains in their ing Bush's invasion of Iraq, state constitution. The he said that he is "the kind Alabama Constitution has of fellow who does what ,, stated since the 1950s that he thinks is right, and will . the legislature must estab­ continue to do what I think lish a public school system 1s right." The two lead­ that has separate schools ers agreed to work "in a for white and colored chil­ practical way toward com­ dren. The amendment mon goals" such as bor­ would also have required der security and resolving the changing of language trade disputes. Martin did that denies every citizen of express his qualms of the Alabama the right to pub­ ban currently prevent the lic education. Although the importations of cows fron1 laws are not implemented, Canada to the U.S. The ban I • it bas ignited a wave of was a result of the 2003 controversy. Claims have mad cow disease discov­ been made that a backlash ered in Washington slate. of increased taxes would Bush said he cannot lift the result from the change of ban until the White I louse the wording; however, con­ Office of Management and trary claims insist a tax Budget reviews proposed increase is highly unlikely Agriculture Department . and that the laws ought regulations. to be changed to reflect "today's nation." A recount Testimony Begins I• is scheduled to take place in Texas's Deadliest Monday because of the Smuggling close margin. The Texas trial of three people involved in the larg­ "'Mw.onUnn1htm..rom Iran Freezes est and deadliest smug­ Mfume resigned from the NAACP after nine years, citing fatigue and a need to s pend more time with his family. Nuclear Program gling operation ever began Hassan Rohani, Iran's this week. There have been top nuclear negotiator, a total of 14 people indict­ announced that his coun­ ed in connection with the try will freeze their ura­ operation that smuggled 74 Mfume Steps Down From NAACP I • nium-enrichment program undocumented immigrants Ir long enough to accomplish in the back of a trailer last BY KEVIN HARRIS of Maryland Sen. Paul Serbanes. Mfume did Cracker Barrel. He also helped to encour­ negotiations with Europe. May. Heat and oxygen Nation & World Editor not deny an interest in the seat, and told age officials in Florida to investigate alleged He said the suspension deprivation resulted in the reporters "If it happens, it happens." He voting irregularities during the 2000 elec­ was "voluntary to create death of 19 immigrants who Nine years after he took over the post, added, "It is not part of a grand design today. tion. Despite the success the organization trust." The International had been traveling for over NAACP President Kweisi Mfume, resigned This is not about a great job to go to or office has experienced during Mfume's tenure, he Atomic Energy Agency has four hours from Mexico. Tuesday from the helm of the nation's lead­ to run for." Before becoming the head of the leaves during a period of uncertainty for the implemented a resolution The truck was recovered ing civil rights organization citing fatigue NAACP in 1996, Mfume served in the House NAACP. that maps out their role in after a man reported cloths and a desire to spend more time with his of Representatives, as the chairman of the In October, the NAACP learned that assuring Iran's agreement being waved out of the win­ family. "My youngest son is 14. He was Congressional Black Caucus. it was being investigated by the Internal is valid. The U.S. holds the dow of a trailer parked at five when I started this. Life is so short. I Mfume took pride in his tenure as Revenue Service (IRS) for allegedly being position that Iran is trying a truck stop. Victor Jesus don't want to miss another basketball game president of the 96-year-old civil rights involved in partisan politics. The investi­ to build nuclear weapons. Rodriguez, 40; Claudia or PTA [meeting]," said Mfume at a press organization, and told reporters that the gation stems mostly from comments Bond President George W. Bush Carrizales de Villa, 35; conference held at the NAACP's Baltimore NAACP was burdened with debt totaling made publicly about the Bush administra­ said the freeze is a "posi­ and Fredy Giovanni Garcia headquarters. "I'm just leaving to take a more than $3 million when he took over tion. Because the IRS investigation began tive step" but that it should Tobar, 24, have been break. In my heart of hearts, I know it's as president. "When I arrived, the NAACP not be the final. Mohamed charged with conspiracy in time." after Bonds' comments,. many within the was mired in debt and steeped in doubt," organization found the probe suspicious. ElBaradel, IAEA bead, an attempt to harbor and Mfume denied reports suggesting his Mfume said. "Now... there is $15 million in "We do question the suspicious timing of urges Iran to prove their transport undocumented resignation was due to clashes with NAACP cash reserves and a flourishing endowment the action," said Bond to reporters after sincerity that the program immigrants that resulted in chairman Julian Bond. "This is not about of several million more. I've had the honor the investigation story broke earlier this is for "peaceful purposes" serious injury or death and some internal squabble. Julian and I worked and the privilege to help revive and restore year. "The timing, the vagueness, the asser­ so worldwide nations can three counts each of aid­ together everyday. I will miss him," Mfume this great organization, which has become tion that criticism is enough reason to test be reassured of their safe­ ing and abetting. Five of said. Legal Counsel Dennis Hayes will serve an American institution." He added, "At the whether we should seek our tax-exemption­ ty. the 14 people indicted last as acting president when Mfume's resigna­ end of the day, we all did what we could to it doesn't pass the small test." year plead guilty to their tion officially begins in January of next year. make a change that will be remembered." In an effort to ease the tensions between Bush Visits Canada part in the operation, four Speculation has already begun to surface on In addition to erasing the NAACP's the NAACP and the Bush administration, President George W. are awaiting trial in Mexico what Mfume will do next, after he has had debt, Mfume has been credited with lead­ Bush received a "warm and City, and one is awaiting a break. various news outlets reported that Mfume ing the organization in several civil rights sent a congratulatory letter to President hospitable" welcome to trial in Houston. Some predict he may return to Congress lawsuits against giant companies such as Bush after he won re-election. and is considering a run for the Senate seat . . • DECEMBER 3, 2004 THE HILLTOP NATION & WORLD A9

:: Ridge Resigns as Chief of Homeland Security BY KEVIN HARRIS ence Tuesday. minister for Iraq and former New York Nation & World Editor Shortly after informing the policecommissioner),JoeAllbaugh(for­ President, Ridge relayed the message mer director of the Federal Emergency In a continuous shake-up of to officials at his department. In an e- Management Agency), Mike Leavitt President Bush's cabinet, Secretary mail, Ridge praised the department and (Administrator of the Environmental of ·Homeland Security Tom Ridge said it was a privilege to work with the Protection Agency), and Fran announced Tuesday that he will resign. nearly 200,000 men and women who Townsend (Homeland Security Adviser In a letter given to President Bush serve there. He said the department to President Bush). Despite the long list Tuesday morning, Ridge informed the was "an extraordinary organization of potential replacements, many con­ president of his decision and said he · that each day contributes to keeping cede the post may be hard to fill. "It's would continue to serve until a suc­ America safe and free." He reiterat- not a very appealing assign)llent quite cessor is confirmed. "I will always be ed his fondness for the agency dur- frankly, because if there is a terrorist grateful for the opportunity to serve ing Tuesday's press conference, saying attack, which many have expected for my country with the President as its Homeland Security was more than a a long time, certainly the person in that leader," said Ridge at a press confer- department. · position takes some blame, rightly or "Homeland wrongly," said reporter Ceci Connelly Security has never to Fox News. been to me just a Lawmakers praised Ridge, but said department. It's they hoped that whoever succeeds him about the integra- is given the necessary tools to do their tion of a country, job properly. "Tom Ridge is a decent taking the resourc- man and a fine 'public servant but es, the capabilities unfortunately was not given the leeway and the capacities or resources to tighten up homeland we have and mak- security the way it should be done, " ing sure they are all said Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) in engaged in a fun- a written statement. "We hope that who . damental way, in ever the administration chooses to suc­ a certain way that ceed him will be given the tools needed collectively we as to really do the job." a country· are safer Ridge is the first person to head and more secure," Homeland Security. The department he said. was created in 2003 and merged At least five 180,900 employees from more than 20 other names have gover'nment agencies. Before coming to been mentioned as Washington, Ridge served as governor possible replace- of Pennsylvania where he was re-elected ments, including five times. With Tuesday's announce­ .. Asa Hutchinson, ment, Ridge became the seventh cabi­ the undersecre- net member to resign since President tary of homeland Bush won re-election. Attorney General security for border J ohn Ashcroft, Education Secretary and transportation Rod Paige, Agriculture Secretary Ann security. Other · Veneman, Energy Secretary Spencer " ww'.dcregcn'.org names include, Abraham, Commerce Secretary Donald Ridge is the first person to serve as the Secretary for Homeland Security. Bernard Kerik Evans, and Secretary of State Colin He plans to return to the private sector and earn more money to send his www.dcccgo•·•'l! (Interim interior Powell have also resigned. children to college. · ,

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BY TEVIE MONK information. Contributing Writer While it ltas been recognized that of Dan Rather made a mistake, some do not Dan Rather announced his retire­ feel that his coverage of the story makes Rather's ment last week as· anchor and managing him any less of a reporter. editor of CBS Evening News, leaving "He made a mistake, but I think Career I • much speculation as to who will replace every journalist will make a mistake him. The anchor of CBS Evening News in his or her career," said Angela • • • • • • • • • • • confirmed that he will leave the network Hailstorks, a junior broadcast journal­ •:'. .. in March 2005, on the 24th anniversary ism major. "I still think he is a great • 1963- Became the of his first broadcast as news anchor for reporter." first journalist to report that the program. Rather has been a reporter with President Kennedy had died of Rather's retirement comes after a CBS News for more than 40 years and wounds he suffered after being series of embarrassing events regard­ during his time at the network, has con­ shot by an assassin ing a report about President Bush's tributed to many stories dating back to • i964- Becomes CBS dismissal from the Texas Air National the Civil Rights Movement. He has also White House Correspondent Guard. The reports, which negatively reported on the major wars of the last • 1965-66- Covers the ·portrayed the president. and suggested 30 years, including Vietnam and the Vietnrun \Var he received help getting into the Texas US-led invasion of Afghanistan. Rather • 1968- Jc; slugged by Air National Guard, were later found to was also the last American journalist a police offi cer while trying be based on forged documents. After to interview Saddam Hussein while he to interview a delegate at the. reporting the story, CBS was unable to was still the leader of Iraq. In addi­ De1nocratic Convention who confirm the authenticity of the docu­ tion, Rather has covered many national was being dragged off the floor ments and along with Rather, had to tragedies, many of which will forever be • 1973- Wins the first of admit that they were negligent in their etched into the minds of all Americans. 23 Emmys for coverage of the reporting of the story. The debacle was They include the 9/11 attacks on the Watergate Scandal a major embarrassment for the network World Trade Center and the Pentagon, • 1974- Becon1es anchor and threatened to permanently tarnish as well as the assassination of President for CBS repo11S the legacy of one of America's most John F. Kennedy. • 1975- Becon1es co­ renowned journalists. Rather has received numerous anchor for '"60 Minutes., Though Rather's coverage of the awards for his journalism includ­ • 1981- Replaces Walter story caused mountains of bad public­ ing numerous Emmys and a Peabody . Cronkite as anchor and manag­ ity for the network, Rather and CBS Award. ing editor of the CBS Evening contend his resignation is a "mutual" Some feel that his resignation is News decision and not related to the errone­ unfortunate because Americans will be • 1987- Walks off the ous report. The reporter says that he · losing a talented and well-respected set of a CBS newscast, causing will continue working with CBS as a anchor. the network to go dark for sev­ correspondent for 60 Minutes. "I think we are going to lose an expe­ eral minutes, because he was "I have always said that I'd know rienced reporter with Rather leaving," annoyed that a tennis match when the time was right to step away said Aspen Steib, a junior broadcast had preempted the start of his from the anchor chair," Rather said in a journalism major. "However, this gives broadcast written statement. "This past summer, room for someone new and refreshing • 1988- Has an on air CBS and I decided that the close of the clash with then Vice President to come in and take his place. We need \'f\ f\\',k Sn t ws.C()rn election cycle would be an appropriate a new outlook in our media." George H.W. Bush over the time." Although some are saddened by Iran-Contra Scandal; Becomes Although Rather's resignation Rather's departure, others feel that his an anchor and reporter on CBS has been co~firmed, CBS has yet to time has come. newsmagazine 48 Hours announce a replacement. CBS News "I think it's a good time for him to • 1990- Interviews President Andrew Heyward and retire," Hailstorks said. "He has coved Saddam Hussein before the Chairman Leslie Moonves have said so much, and I think it's good to go out start of the Gulf War that a replacement for Rather will not on top. He is permanently a part of • 2003- Inte1views be limited to individuals already work­ history." Saddan1 Hussein again before ing for the network. Brit Hume of Fox the start of the US-led iuvasio.I) News, Ted Koppel of ABC and Matt to topple his regime Lauer of NBC have all been mentioned • 2004- Reports a story as possible replacements. using forged docun1ents that "We are still contemplating a lot of allege President Bush received people inside and outside the organiza­ w\vw,cbsnews.oom preferential treahnent when he • tion," Moonves said to The Wall Street Da11 Rather announced his retire­ ,I• was admitted into the Texas Air Journal. ment, ending a decades long career National Guard Rather's mistake in presenting in news for the CBS network. a story containing factual errors will Despite the controversy from serve as a litmus test for many aspir­ Rather's erroneous story on Source; USA TODAY ing journalists and will no doubt make President Bush, CBS said Rather's RESEARCH them aware of the conde,mnation that retirement came as a result of a may come if a reporter reports false mutual agreement. . . 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8 2 LIFE & STYLE THE HILLTOP DECE1IBER 3, 200-1 The Reasons For SEX BY ALNlSE OVERTON er partner may lack. Author of allowed lo enjoy pleasure from Contrtbutmg Wntor "Out of the Shadows," Patrick sex just as men did, and were not .J. Carnes explains that causal just limited to the social norm of Sex! It is a part of human se.x advocates sexual promiscu­ having children. Since the se.xu­ nature, also known as "the hird it) because it allows people to al revolution of the i96o's, the and the bees," and thl' reason for thro\\ away their responsibility. exploration of human sexuality He> C\Cn states "safe sex" is an has become vel) e.x-pressh-e in z the human race It re~ rt need in)O rfa\ontc n and me­ oxyn1oron 1n 1tc;clf because he common e\'el)· da) practices. ~ timcs used for advertising pur­ feels if having sex is a freedom There are mixed feelings about poses. It's a subject often times of choice, how is it that people the media's role on sexual influ­ taken in a caus.11 sense. Some have to make sure it is "safe?" ence. People will still have bound­ The ~ational Eating I:: may be familiar with th<: phra c, ti-4 "friends with benefit ," or some aries so the freedom continues Disorders Association sort of undcrstnndmg "here to be limited. \\'ith over 50 per­ reported that one out of four ~ thPre arc "no strings attached." cent of all marriages in America 1Vcommercials send some kind People engage in causal sex for a ending in divorce, causal sex of "attractiveness message,~ tell­ ~ number f differ nt reawn . may not sound so bad. ing ,;ewers what is and is not \y ruJ Hypo! a f hman Senior Biology major, Scott attractive. Under the Famil) Planning Perspective v.ith B10lo majur, s 1 d, I p rsonal· A. Bibbins disagrees, and sa)S, insight from Jane D. Brown, ly don t bclicvt 1n it, you should .. ,ts not cool because feelings get U NTITLED only be 1n,olvcd WJth someone in,·olvcd and men take advan­ and Sarah N. Keller, they pose you've been \\Ith for a while, it tage of women." the question of whether the f\taybe God wants us to It takes only a minute to Always put yourself in should be something pccial." Some may argue that in mass media can be healthy sex meet a few wrong people get a crush on someone. an others' shoes. If you feel that According to research, sex American society a male can educators. They emphasize that before meeting the right one hour to like someone. and it hurts you. it probably hurts the media presents a thin line can become cl habit and 311 have 111ultiple sex partners and so that when we finally meet a day to love someone, but the other person too. addict10n. Tho e who engage in still be respected among his between ·depicted sexual rela­ the right person, we "ill know it takes a lifetime to forget The happiest of people cau al sex nr looking to ful­ peers but women with multiple tions and real life." how to be grateful for that someone. don't necessarily have the fill 1 \Oi< and women arc lllfirc sex partners arc labeled nega­ The First Amendment guar­ gift. Don't go for looks; they best of evcl)thing; they just 1i kch than mPn to d(•velop emo­ tivelv, reflecting promiscuity. antees freedom of expression. \\'hen the door of happi­ can deceive. Don't go for make the most of evel)thing tion I 1ttachmc>n I1wv often Where did this double standard It is not a crime for unmarried ness doses, another opens, wealth; even that fades nway. that comes along their way. u c cau al c .i uhst1tut for com from? Before the i9th ccn­ people to have sex, neither it but often times we look so Go for someone who makes Happiness lies for those a relationship thC) may not he tul) women in American soci­ is a crime for someone to have long at the closed door that you smile because it takes who c11, those who hurt, those ahlc to havc. Othcr studies show t•ty W<'rC considl•r<•d an asset ,ultiplc sexual partners. People we don't see the one that has only a smile to make a dark who have searched, and those tlH'y arc particip,111ts as a refl1·c to compliment a man and bare are free to express themselves been opened for us. day seen1 bright. Find the one who have tried, for onl} they lion of insccurit1c they possl'Ss children. and do as they wish as long as it The best kind of friend tliat makes your heart smile. can appreciate the importance such .1 low self cstcem. It wasn't until the 2othccn­ does not interfere \'.ith the law. is the kind that you can sit There are moments in life of people who have touched • l\1en see cau .ii scx as an tury that women were viewed People who engage in causal sex on a porch and swing with, when you miss someone so their lives. an·111u· to ,1void commilllll'lll diffl•rcntly ... Frt•c Jove and open have that right. But, the First never say a word, and then much that you just want to Lo"e begins with a smile, and if they regul.irlv partki­ marringe" ideas became more Amendment does not include a walk away feeling like it was pick them from your dreams grows v.ith a kiss, and ends patc m causal exunl rdation­ popular in the i93o'swhile there guideline to the emotional and the best conversation you've and hug them for real! \'\i th a tear. ships, they tend to h.ivc multiple was a decline in capitalism. physical aspects of this free­ ever had. Dream what you want to The brightest future will 1>.1rlncrs to s.iti~f) what nnoth- At this point women were now dom. It's true that we don't dream; go where you want to always be based on a forgot­ know what we've got until we go; be what you want to be, ten past. you can't go on well lose it, but ifs also true that because life is short and now in life until you let go of your For some people style is we don't know what we\·c is when you have the chance past failures and heartache.o;. just a word, for others it means been missing until it arrives. :o do all the things you want \'\'hen you were horn, FASHION much more Freshman music Giving someone all your to do. vou were tl)ing and everyone education major Todd Price love is never an assurance that ~lay you have enough around you was smiling. Live knows the importance of style they'll love you back! Don't happiness to make you sweet, your life so that when you die, OF THE WEEK as it relates to a person's char­ expect love in return; just wait enough trials to make you you're the one who is smiling acter. for it to grow in their hearts strong, enough sorrow to keep and everyone else is crying. "I think most people we see but if it doesn't, be content it you human, enough hope to as well dressed, simply dress grew in yours. make you happy. Author Unknown Todd Price for who they are. Style express­ es who you are," Price said with enthusiasn1. Price admits that his sense Weight Watchers on the Prowl of style is indescribable. ~ y do a little bi1 of everything, so my st:vle is hard to explain," Price said. "I don't just dress one for Healthy Sandwiches way." \.Vhile many students tend BY AUSTIN WALTON some restaurants that offer food find out how much fat was in the to look to celebrities for fash­ Contributing Writer that you expect to be low fat, but lasagna. He told me 45 grams ion inspiration, Price's own the food is in fact more fattening of fat. I told him to take it back "fashion idol" happens to be than some meat sandwiches. immediately." a Howard student MNicholas It may look delicious to eat, but will you look good after eat­ According to nutritionist for An egg salad, for instance, Gant is so comfortable in any­ the Center for Science in Public has 31 grams of fat, 10 grams thing he wears, that is why he ing it? The Center for Science in Interest, Jane Hurley, you must saturated fat and 1,110 milli­ is my fashion inspiration. He watch what restaurants are serv­ grams of sodium, and is much knows the key to style ... Public Interest, a non-profit consumer nutrition organization ing you to eat. She analyzed 170 more fattening than a roast beef For his own style, Price says sandwiches from Washington, sandwich with mustard which that he cannot live without, conducted a study where they analyzed 12 sandwiches for fat, New York, Los Angeles and only has 12 grams fat, 4 grams these three items: suspenders, Chicago. of saturated fat and 1,136 mil­ a cool pair of shades and boots. fat saturation, and sodium. The study was mostly conducted on MPeople tend to think of a ligrams of sodium. A tuna salad WI love boots a lot," he adds. sandwich as just a bite to eat, has 43 grams of fat, 8 grams Among his favorite places to American foods, but the Center for Science in Public Interest but many shops are giving you of saturated fat and i,319 milli­ shop include H&M, Hot Topic a dinner's worth of fat and calo­ grams of sodium, while a corned and Bloomingdale's." also did a study that showed fat in Italian, f\1exican and Chinese ries. Tuna itself is fat free. but beef sandwich with m11stard only Price leaves students \\ith in sandwiches, it's drowning in has 20 grams of fat, 8 grams n bit of nd,ice when it co:nes to foods. The proj,•cted daily limits one-third cup of mayonnaise. of saturated fat and i,924 mil­ fashion. "Your style is a reflec­ That's the equivalent of three ligrams of sodium. tion of who you are as a person. for fat, saturated fat and sodium recommended by the Food and McDonald's Quarter Pounders, There are ways to cut down And it's very obvious if what fat-wise," Hurley said. the fat on some of the sandwich­ you have on is not part of your Drug Administration for people above the age of 18 arc 65 grams Roxanne Prather, a psychol­ es you enjoy. A vegetarian sand­ charartcr.... and that is whack!" ogy major from Silver Spring, wich with cucumbers, sprouts, Compiled by Erica H'illiams of total fat, 20 grams of saturat­ ed fat and 2,400 grams of sodi­ J\.1d. said, ~I remember I went avocado, cheese and salad dress­ \\ith my family to Olive Garden um. ~Iany city restaurants have ing is 40 grams of fat, 14 grams lunch portion meals with a sodi­ over the Thanksgiving break, of saturnted fat and 1,276 mil­ um and fat intake that should and I ordered lasagna for my ligrams of sodium can easily be New York to the District: be eaten for dinner. There are meal. \\1len [the \\'niter] brought reduced in fat if you remove the the lasagna, I was just curious to salad dressing portion. LGI Rocks the Party LGI, from L&S B 1 numerou:- partks and do not ers n1ake mistakes, and we learn plan to stop an) lime in the near front thost:. and try not to make Dal'

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but the first MEAC game will take have a good chance this year. "I'm ing most of their starters, Lawr Photography) if choosing to pursue gambling on athletic the NCAA and one being from us here at ings on them. I am a first year student here Howard forward Cliffone Ault (22) will be relied upon heavily games. Other colorful and direct imagery Howard-- is that different testing for dif­ at Howard University and I am fully aware if the Bison are to challenge for the MEAC title this season. also adorns the office. The "Your Career ferent sorts of drugs are completed by both of my responsibilities as an athlete here on Could Go Down in Flames" poster shows an parties. We, here at Howard, test for more this campus." African-Alnerican male holding $20 bills in commonly known drugs such as marijuana, Not only do students feel prepared his hand as $100 dollars and a marijuana heroine, and cocaine; whereas the NCAA for what is expected of them, but staff Boxley, Jarrell Lead joint all burn from his grasp. These images looks specifically for 'performance drugs' has also noticed the efforts put forth by are potent and further stipulate s01ne of the that stimulate or manipulate a player's nat­ Compliance. As Assistant Athletic Director ways an athlete's career could go down in ural capabilities or talent." Andre Beasley said, "Compliance has done flames \vith consequences like, suspension Consequences also are different in each an excellent job creating a atmosphere in Portland State To for a year or immediate rejection of atten­ arena for Howard. A first offence requires which students have no choice but to be dance from the University that the student a peri.od of suspension (depending on the aware of what is anticipated from them. is attending. severity of the drug, or gaming). A sec­ The posters, meetings, and forms are all Win Over Howard "We are responsible for so much here ond offence ca11s for a suspension and in­ exceptional 1neasures .to ensure that stu­ "They were so quick out front in Compliance," Williamson said. "We BY ED HILL depth investigation, and the third offence dents as well as athletics here at Howard and applied so much pressure make sure that the students are certified Special To The Hilltop usua11y calls for the expulsion of the ath- stay afloat." that we made a conscious effort • Seamus Boxley and Antone to get the ball inside." Jarrell combined to score six The strategy proved to be of Portland State's last eight effective as the Vikings (2-2) points to help the visitors pull shot 25 more free throws than out a 58-53 win over Howard Howard and held a48-31 advan­ University in a non-conference tage on the.. boards. The Bison men's game last Monday during managed to stay close due to the home opener. the plays from forward Cliffone The Bison (1-3) took a 53- Ault (13 points) and Louis Ford 52 lead when Jason Trotter (14 points, 5 steals), who com­ made one of two free throws bined for 27 of the Bison's 31 with 1:06 on the clock. Then the second-half points. It was Ford, Vikings took the lead for good the 5-foot-6-inch junior point on two free throws by Boxley guard, who personally helped with 51 seconds on the gaine Howard stage the comeback clock. Howard missed on its that gave the Bison its only lead next possession and was forced of the second half. to foul Jarrell, who made one of "We changed up and went two free throws to extend the to a match-up half-court zone in lead to 55-53. Boxley hit one the second half," Howard Coach of two free throws and Jarell Frankie Allen said. "It helped put the game away by knock­ us on the boards and it also ing down two more to close out changed the tempo. We were the scoring. Jarrell came off the able to get some turnovers and Vikings bench to score 14 points convert them into baskets." and grab seven rebounds. In the end, the Bison, who Portland State utilized its lost 17 games by seven points or decided height advantage to less last season, were left won­ open up its biggest lead at 36- dering what it takes to get over 27 during the first four minutes the hump. of the second half. Boxley, who GAME NOTF..S: The led all scorers with 22 points Bison will try to get their second while adding 16 rebounds, did win when they host Longwood most of the damage and he took College on Saturday at 2 p.m. turns posting up and operat­ in Burr Gymnasium. Howard ing against the Bison front line came into the game converting players. over 72 percent from the free "We had to make some throw line, but made just six of adjustments due to their pres­ 12 (50 percent). However, the "'"""n1a riju 11 n:aad din lon.l nro sure out front," said Portland Bison did record 11 steals and According to the NCAA, marijuana Is the most commonly used drug by student athletes. Cannabis, however, Is not a perfor­ State Coach Heath Schroyer. force 22 turnovers. mance-enhancing drug but still carries very severe punishment. DECEMBER 3, 2004 . • THE HILLTOP SPORTS 85 • MEAC Rivalries Abound Lady Bison Gear-lJp For MEAC BY COURTNEY EILAND BY KONAHE JERNIGAN Hilltop Staff Writer Hilltop Staff Writer

As the 2004-2005 col­ Only a few games into the legiate basketball season gets collegiate basketball season underway, The Hilltop takes a and teams across the nation are look at Howard's competition gearing up for conference play. in the Mid-Eastern Athletic For Howard, the Mid-Eastern Conference. Athletic Conference poses an interesting task, as Coach Bethune-Cookman Frankie Allen and the Bison College Men are quietly confident that Coming off an impres­ their squad can pose a realis­ sive 14-13 overall record, and tic threat. Some teams have a 10-8 record in the MEAC, lost key players and inust fight the Lady Wildcats aFe deter­ to work new additions into the mined to avenge a quarterfinal program, as other teams will loss to Coppin State University have to overcome difficulties in the MEAC Championship ~evolving around getting past Tournament last season. Led by players to step up and fill in 2004-2005 MEAC pre-season the gaps. The MEAC title is up first team member, junior point for grabs and will fall into the guard Kate Clark, the Wildcats hands of the hoop squad who believe that ~s season they can overcome their losses and will be the team to beat. Clark bank on their gains. Here's a averaged 13.3 points per game look at Howard's competition last year while teaming up ffith in theMEAC. senior center LaTonya Reed who averaged 11.4 points per game Bethune- C o.okman along \-vith 8-4 rebounds. Clark College (B-CC) is hoping to and Reed are considered to be a turn last year's disappoint­ fearsome duo in the MEAC, led by All I'm Phocognphy ing season around as the team head coach Francis Simmons. . . finished 8-21 overall and 7-11 Mandy Clark Is the Inspirational leader of a Deleware side that was 14-4 In the MEAC last year. in the conference. Head Coach Coppin State University Clifford Reed Jr. and the Picked to finish third accord­ Wildcats have their work cut ing to the pre-season polls, the son second tean1 and is expected Brown is depending on low post out for them. The team ,.yjll be Coppin State University Lady to continue her dominant low player Candace Holmes to fill post play. The Lady Rattlers are the shoes of Vargas. Holmes short two key starters, includ­ Eagles are coming off of an 18-11 ing guard Maurice Riddick who hoping to win a MEAC title after led Morgan last season ffith 6.9 All Pro Pholography overall record and a 13-5 MEAC losing a close game to Delaware rebounds per game. averaged 18.2 points per game Mike Ayodele is expected to make a bigger Impact for a record. The Eagles are led by 6- State University in the semifinal last year and Richard Toussaint solid FAMU team this yea r. foot-3-inch center Leisel Harry of the MEAC Tournament last who put up just over 15 points and 5-foot-8-inch guard Sherrie Norfolk State University season. per game in 2003. Returning Tucker, who were selected as The Norfolk State University for the Wildcats are center Pape who were able to keep numer­ Booker, who is a sophomore, Spartans are entering this sea­ ous key players from last year's members of the MEAC pre­ Ba, forward Michael Williams ave~aged 14 points a game last Hampton University son coming off of an 8-21 over­ roster, including the indomita­ season first and second teams, and guard O'Neal Carter. Ba year and is off to a resounding respectively. Harry averaged The Hampton University all record and a 6-12 record averaged a solid 10.7 points per ble Devin Green, Jeff Granger start with almost 20 points a Lady Pirates are entering this in the MEAC. Picked to finish and Bruce Brown. Green and 11.8 points per game and 10.6 game last year while Carter led game thus far in the season. rebounds per game last season, season as the back-to-back Mid­ eighth in the pre-season polls, the Wildcats ,.yjth 87 assists. Granger could possibly be the Booker will also be looking for Eastern Athletic Conference the Lady Spartans are depend­ most potent guard duo in the while Tucker led all scorers ffith These players '¥ill have to step some help from senior Steven 12.1 points per game. (MEAC) Champions. Although ing on senior fon'lard Yomika up their games and exhibit conference and at 6'11, Brown is Koger. However, Koger's num­ they are recognized as the Corbitt who made the MEAC strong leadership to fill the proving that he is the stabilizing bers have steadily declined. defending champs, according pre-season second team. Last factor in the middle. The Pirates Delaware State Wildcat's void. The first con­ The addition of guard/forward University to the MEAC pre-season polls, season, Corbitt averaged 10.9 ference game for the Wildcats need to come alive offensively Demetrius Gouins should also Hampton is picked to finish sec­ points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.6 if they want to be successful After coming off of a 21-9 \¥ill be Dec. 5 against Hampton be a factor for the Aggies as this overall record last season and ond in the conference behind steals per game. She ranked fifth this season. They also need to Delaware State University. Led University. Kentucky freshman has great a 14-4 record in the MEAC, the in the MEAC in three different increase execution of their free size and small-man skills with by 2003-2004 MEAC Rookie of categories: rebounds, steals, and throw shooting which played a Delaware State University Lady Coppin State University the ball. The team's first MEAC Hornets are expected to finish the Year, Sharema Dean, who double-doubles. (CSU) is led by Ronald "Fang" large role in their close games opponent is Coppin State on averaged 12.8 points per game last year. Brown \¥ill also need first in the regular season accord­ Mitchell, who has won coach of Dec. 4. ing to the pre-season polls. Led last season, the Lady Pirates are North Carolina A&T the year six times. The Eagles to step up and prove that he looking to defend their title and University can be a leading rebounder in by senior guards, Mandy Clark are one of the top contend­ South Carolina State and Terrelle Waller, who both bring home their fourth MEAC After coming off of a 7-22 ing teams in the MEAC, fin­ the conference. Hampton's first championship trophy in six University (SCSU) is off to a made the 2004-2005 MEAC overall record and finishing 4- ishing last season with a 14-4 MEAC opponent is Bethune­ strong start after losing their years. 14 in the MEAC, North Carolina Cookman College on Dec. 4. pre-season First Team, the Lady record. However, CSU strug­ first game. Since then,· the Hornets are considered the team A&T women's basketball head gled in non-conference games Morgan State University Bulldogs are 5-0 and are put­ to beat. Clark, who averaged 15.7 coach Saudia Roundtree is hop­ ending with an overall record MorganState Univer sity Although picked to fin­ ting up big totals. Most recent­ points per game, was also select­ ing for her team to turn around (MSU) finished 7-21 overall and ish last in the MEAC pre-sea­ of 18-14. The team has lost ly, they crushed Savannah State ed as the pre-season player of their season record. The Lady one of their major contribu­ a mere 6-12 in the conference. 80-52 as forward Thurman son polls, Head Coach Angelyne Aggies are picked to finish second Alfred "Butch" Beard leads the the year. Last season, Clark led tors, MEAC first team honoree Zimmerman is continuing his her team in four other catego­ Brown feels that her squad this to last behind the Morgan State Jimmy Boykin. However, the Bears as head coach in his third dominant ways. Thus far, be is ries: steals, assists, free throws, year has extreme talent. With the University Lady Bears according team's second leading scorer year with MSU. The Bears are return of sophomore Whitney to the pre-season polls. Camille averaging 17 points every outing and three-~oint shooting. Kelvin Green is back and will returning three starters; guard and at 6'6, 235 pounds he is one Johnson, who had a breakout Akins led the Aggies last season be assisted by guard Nicholas Sam Brand who managed 12 freshman se~son, The Lady ,.yjth 15.0 points per game, while of the more imposing figures in Florida A&M University King. Both are among MEAC points per game last year, for­ the conference. The Bulldogs are Bears are expected to make some Tia Robinson led the team ffith ward Aaron Andrews and guard Selected to finish fourth in score leaders and averaged 12 led by Head Coach Ben Betts Jr. the pre-season polls, the Florida strides. Also returning is senior BA rebounds per game and 2.0 and 10 points per game respec­ Cedrick Barrows. The Bears who has some huge shoes to fill Sharonda Watson, who averaged blocks per game. have also returned four letter A&M University Lady Rattlers tively in 2003. The Wildcats in his first year at the helm. He are depending on seven seniors 8.8 points per game last season have all the right ingredients \¥inners fro1n last ye~'s roster. is the successor to long-time SC for the Lady Bears. Suffering University of Maryland MSU is going to have to pull to lead them to a MEAC title. for a strong season. The Eagles' State legend Cy Alexander but Six-foot-two-inch center Elana from a pre-season injury is dom­ Eastern Shore first MEAC contender is North together its talent and find a inant low post player, J ennyffer learned much during his time as Greene, who is an avid low post Finishing last season ffith Carolina A&T on Dec. 4. working rhythm if they want assistant. According to the uni­ player, made the MEAC pre-sea- Vargas, who is considered the a 12-17 overall record and 6-12 to change last year's appalling versity's website, then Interim Bears' top shot blocker. Coach in the MEAC, Head Coach Fred Florida A&M University record. The first MEAC oppo­ Athletics Director Buddy Pugh Batchelor is looking to improve (FAMU) finished last sea­ nent for the Bears will be South said, "He's been a part of the the team's record. The Lady son 15-17 overall and 10-8 Carolina State on Dec. 4. tradition here," when he hired H~wks only have tluee seniors in the conference, but man­ Betts. The Bulldogs start MEAC on this year's roster ,.yjth one aged to mn last year's MEAC Norfolk State University play against the.Bears ofMo rgan name in particular: 5-foot-8- championship. Mike Gillespie (NSU) will have a trying season. State. inch guard Octavia Thompson. Sr. heads the team in his fourth The team lost two key guards, Thompson ranked third on her year '-vith the Rattlers. The team Derrick Smith and Nicholas Univers ity of Maryland team last season ,.yjth 10.9 points lost key guards Terrance Woods Byrd. Of the team's thirteen, Eastern Shore (UMES) is per game, shooting 42 percent who averaged over 20 points per more. than half are newcomers·' getting off to a bad start. The from the field. After losing top game and Damarcus Williams. srx are returnees. Key Returnees Hawks lost their season opener scorers Tiffany Winkfield and Key returnees for the Rattlers are guard Chakowby Hicks who on November 14 to Ole Miss, Laconia Hatcher, who a,veraged are forward Michael Ayodele put up stellar numbers in last 52-64. Last season UMES fin­ 14.6 and 12.8 points respectively, and guard Tony Tate who put year's run and forward Ryan ished 8-21 overall, 6-12 in the Coach Batchelor is looking for up just under 8 points a game Grier. In addition, forward conference. The team is missing some of his underclassmen to in 2003. Forwards Michael Karandick Ogunride is back out on last year's major con­ step up. Harper and Johnathon Kelly and is expected to improve this tributors in Tee Trotter who are also expected to improve season. This will be Head Coach put up a superb 19 points per South Carolina State on their numbers from last Dffight Freeman's third season game and Aaron Wellington. University year and fill the void left by the with the Spartans. He ffill have Both were considered as two of After suffering a first Rattlers' big losses. New addi­ to quickly mesh the strengths the better guards in the MEAC round exit against Norfolk tions to FAMU's team include of his new players ffith t11e last season. Head Coach Larry State University in the MEAC center Glenn Eliot, who could experience of his veterans if the Lessett has a lot of gaps to fill on Tournament last season, the Lady prove to be a monster with his Spartans \¥ill be successful this his team. The Hawks returned Bulldogs are lo~king to make 6'9 height and forward Darius season. There will also be pres­ only one key player this season some noise this season. The Lady Glover. In order for FAMU to sure for the Spartans to step up in center Tim Purham. Purbam Bulldogs have now secured a new repeat, they need players to step quickly and find which of their is going to have to step up and coach in Tonya Mackey, after up offensively in order to fill new guards ffill fill the shoes of pull down more boards and get former coach Keshia Campbell the gap Williams and Woods the departed Smith and Byrd. active offensively. Returning resigned following a 9-19 overall made with their departure. The On Dec. 4 the Spartans \¥ill go guard Carl Pruit is going to record last season. With senior Rattlers conference opener is head to head with the Rattlers have to become a leader and forward, Evena Morency mak­ against Norfolk State on Dec. ofFAMU. pick up where Trotter and ing the MEAC pre-season sec­ 4. Wellington left off. The pres­ ond team, The Lady Bulldogs North Carolina A&T sure is on Coach Lessett to cope are hoping for a turnaround this Hampton Univers ity State University (NCAT) has ffith his losses and overturn season. Morency proved to be an (HU) finished last season with started the 2004 collegiate sea­ last year's disheaitened season. avid low post player after averag­ an overall record of 13-17 and son in the doldrums. With a 0-4 The Hawks' first MEAC con­ ing 11.1 points and 9.9 rebounds 11-7 in the MEAC. Head Coach record to begin the season, the • All Pro Photography tender mil be tomorrow against Terease Thornton and the Lady Bison face UMES In the per game last season. Bobby Collins Leads the Pirates tea1n is looking for a spark from .Delaware State University. leading scorer Sean · Booker. team's first MEAC matchup on Monday. • 86 SPORTS • THE HILLTOP DECEMBER 3, 2004 Women Also Fall Victim To Sneaker Craze BY BREA CHARLES if you are from the east coast many refer to ath­ Contributing Writer letic shoes as sneakers, and if you are from the ' west shoes are called tennis shoes. However, you may refer to the shoes you wear, one thing is com­ Howard University has been recognized by mon: many people own or have owned a pair of publications such as Ebony and Seventeen maga­ Jordan's. · zines not exclusively for academics, but for a bold, Like Chucks, many people feel J ordan's can, unique and trendy sense of style. Observe the and never will, get old. Rocking the newest pair of . Yard at noon on any given schoolday and this fact ' Jordan's was a fashion priority for many people will prove true, as Howard students parade across growing up. However, as a college student, pur­ campus as if it is a runway and they are premier­ chasing a pair of Jordan's is not cost effective. ing their finest treads and hottest kicks on the red Junior radio, TV, film major Asia Sutherland has carpet. a deep love for athletic shoes. She said, "I used to There are few who don't acknowledge that really love Jordan's and I still do, but I like new Howard is home to some of the world's most trendy shoes like Asics, and Retro Adidas. They intelligent, strong and beautiful Black women. are really cute and much cheaper than Jordan's." In addition to all the great qualities women on Extreme blasts from the pasts are a· must on this campus possess, it is recognized that they this campus. Shoes fro1n-the late Bos and early 90s tend to have an affinity for shoes. From the most , · are among the most popular shoes worn today. beat down, old, and "busted" retros, to the clean, Most athletic shoes tend to be extremely comfort­ sheik and new, athletic shoes, which are making a able. However, many do not wear athletic shoes strong comeback with women. for the specific sport the shoe was intended. Many Shoes have character. People can gain a brief people wear track and field shoes and even cleats glimpse into ones true personality by observing just for the style. Poledore said, "I wear women's the condition of their shoes, and if allowed, could • softball cleats not for the sport, but because not probably tell a great story. ~--~~~&sl~,,_.. many people wear them for the fashion and they Converse All-Star Chuck Taylor's, are among are extremely cute." the most popular shoes worn by many women ww·,v.tuesdaycon1ic.com h h h bi} The " All-Star"• or Chuck Taylor's have been Converse's most recognizable shoe for decades. Women on t is campus ave t e a . ity to on this campus. Many women will accent an out­ mqdernize older styles as the shoes Qf yesteryear fit with a pair of "Chucks." Many prefer theirs are slowly resurrected. Retro Adidas, Nike Dunks, adorned with dirt and scuffmarks giving an old Lauren Poledore a junior radio, TV, film major Lewis, like to keep their Chucks clean. "I have Nike Air Max, Asics, J ordan XIX, and Nike Street vintage look. This shoe has been popular for many Maxcat track and field shoes are the hottest shoes generations and some feel it is here to stay. Many said, "I am a shoe freak, and I don't like keeping a couple of pairs of ConversEi and I don't like ' . my shoes dirty but, I think people who personalize to alter what the manufacturer intended," said this season you will find in stores and definitely who enjoyed Chucks as a child, still do today. Most walking around campus. still enjoy personalizing their shoes by writin.g their shoes show their personality and unique­ Lewis, a junior physician's assistant major. their names, or giving the soles a little design as ness." Your place of birth can all be unlocked just by they did as a child. Unlike Poledore, some women, like, Shardy the way you may refer to your shoes. For example It's About That Time, Gibbs Six Howard BY AUSTIN WALTON Contributing Writer Players Named To

Overthrown passes, under thrown passes, behind the All-MEAC Team receiver passes, thrown to the team in interceptions with three BY ED HILL and leading the MEAC in forced other team passes, short passes, Special To The Hilltop long passes, bobbled passes and fumbles. ugly passes. Bartell, a 6-2, 203-pound At least it can be said Roland "Jay" Colbert, · senior safety from Detroit, that Mark Brunell, 34, former Brandon Torrey and Antoine ranked third in the conference starting quarterback for the Bethea were voted to the 2004 in passes defended with 14. He Washington Redskins, really Mid-EasternAthleticConference also collected 29 solos, 10 assists knew how to keep the opposing first team and Ronald Bartell, and a fumble recovery. team guessing about where he Jr., Jesse Hayes, Mike Sanders . . Hayes, a . 6-3, 370-pound will throw next. There was just and Colbert were selected to the · JUn10r defensive tackle from one problem: he kept his own second team by the conference Baltimore, Md. was one of the receivers guessing as well. coaches and sports information keys to the Bison's success on Joe Gibbs, the head coach directors. defense this season. Howard fot the Washington Redskins, Colbert, a 5-B, 200-pound ranked nationally in several cat­ started Brunell through the senior running back from egories and led the conference first eight games of the season, Damascus, Md., rushed for 1, 018 in scoring defense and in total and that decision might have. yards and 8 TDs to finish fourth defense. Hayes finished with 12 cost the Redskins their chance in the conference. It marked the solos, 17 assists, 6 tackles for of making it to the postseason second time that Colbert has losses, 2 fumble recoveries and this year. Gibbs did not have surpassed the 1,000-yard in his a forced fumble. the season he thought he would career. Sanders, a 6-3, 230- when he returned to football Torrey, a 6-6, 2Bo-pound pound senior linebacker fron1 after a 13-year absence. The senior tackles from Durham, Greensboro, N.C., had his best last time Gibbs coached, he was N.C., helped lead Howard .to season with the Bison, finishing 51 years young and in perfect almost 200 yds per game rush­ with 103 total tackles to lead health. Now, Gibbs has ·recently ing. It was the second straight the team. He ranked first in the turned 64 and is faced with the year that Torrey has been hon­ MEAC in tackles for losses with biggest challenge of his coach­ ored. 19. ing career: how to turn this sea­ Bethea, a 5-10, 1B5-pound Colbert also made his mark son around. junior safety from Newport as a return specialist, averaging Gibbs knows he has a News, Va., was also named to almost 17 yards per punt return, good young quarterback in the MEAC first team for the sec­ including an Bo-ya rd return for Patrick Ramsey, 25, who has a ww-w.l.tnn.nel ond straight year. Bethea tallied a score and over 20 yards per promising future in the NFL. Patrick Ramsey and the Redskins have been picking themselves up off the turf all year. 99 total tackles while leading the kick return. He named Ramsey the start­ ing quarterback two games ·ago after horrendous playing by Gibbs to bench Brunell, since for more than half the season. Creating a strong tandem with Brunell. Many pundits believed he resembled the person he Why Gibbs did not change to wide receiver Laverneus Coles, that Gibbs should have started probably was 30 years ago. Ramsey sooner, confuses me," by helping ,Coles to earn his Ramsey at the beginning of the Gibbs is very conservative, very said Frank Prather a diehard first pro bowl berth. All Ramsey season. However, nobody was religious, very optimistic about fan and Redskins season tick­ . needed was good protection prepared for Brunell's sudden everything, and people love his et holder. "I hope the rumors from his offensive line, where demise as a quality quarter­ personality. The same can be are not true though. I want for last year's Coach Steve Spurrier back. said for Brunell. Gibbs to return next year." did not stress as being impor­ In Brunell's seventh game Many Redskins fans have Brunell had the lowest tant in his system. Ramsey was at the helm, although it did turn questioned Gibbs coaching this quarterback rating amongst sacked by the opposing teams' out as a win over the Detroit season. His· offense is an appall­ starting qua1terbacks in the 32- defense as if he were a hc~an Lions17-10, Brunell had one of ing last in the league in pro­ team league. He has thrown five rag doll. the worst throwing games of ducing yards and scoring touch­ interceptions and a NFL low 7 This year, Coach Gibbs any starting quarterback so far downs. The Redskins record is touchdowns. Through seven brought back with him Joe this season. Brunell went 6 for now 3-:8, and their chances to games he has threw a career low Bugel, arguably the best offen­ 17 atte1npts throwing a measly make it to the playoffs is very and NFL worst 52-4 completion sive line coach of all time. 5B yards. Running back Clinton slim. rate. During the Bo's, while offensive Portis threw the only touch­ There is a rumor that ESPN Brunell spoke to line coach for Gibbs, Bugel cre­ down pass during the game for reporter Chris Mortensen high­ Washington Post columnist ated the hogs, the best offensive the Redskins, when there was lighted this week. He report­ Jason· La Canfora on Nov. 6, line ever assembled on the foot­ fake half back option run, and ed that Gibbs will retire at the 2004, "The numbers are not ball field. With Ramsey's strong he tossed it to Laverneus Coles end of the season and take the good, they're not where · they arm and Bugel's offensive line in the end zone. position of General Manager need to be, the passing game protection philosophy, the It was about time for a quar­ because his health is not up needs to be better, so I'm disap­ Redskins could do some dam­ terback change. Gibbs gave the to par. Gibbs is a diabetic and pointed in that," Brunell said. age on the football field. Redskins fans what they want­ is known to sleep for only a 'Tm disappointed in the fact The Redskins fans will give ed: for Brunell to be replaced few hours a night after poring that the completion percent­ Gibbs as much support and by Ramsey. Redskins' fans tend over game footage, and creating age and yards are not where I time he needs to turn the fran­ to support any decision Gibbs game plans. Gibbs denied all think we'd all nope they'd be. chise around. While fans hope makes, since he was the one n1mors that he will retire at the But we've got nine games left the rumors are not true that he who brought 3 super bowl rings end of th~ season. and hopefully we can turn it is retiring, .they do understand to a D.C. area that has not seen "Brunell is not in the prime around." that his health comes before his anything remotely close to that of his career anymore, he is 34, Redskin fans have a passion. accomplishment for nearly 13 old, and was inconsistent at good future quarterback with years. quarterback. We had a young, Ramsey. Before his injury last All l>ro Pho1ogn1ilhy It was a hard decision for strong-arm · quarterback in year, Ramsey was one Antoine Bethea has been a consistent playmaker for the Ramsey sitting on. the bench the leagues top quarterbacks . Bison the last two seasons.

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DECEMBER 3, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWS 87 Text Messaging the New Way Of Communicating is WI

TEXT, from L&S 81 popularity there are some stu­ dents who feel text messaging to Jennifer Bryant, a sophomore is too impersonal. "Sometimes issue majoring in print journalism. you need to have a conversa­ I Students at Howard have tion about things," Bryant said, many reasons why they pay "but if it's something quick like the extra monthly fee for the 'meet me outside of [Douglass text messaging service. Javier Hall)' than its ok to text." Harris Vergara, a junior legal commu­ feels that talking to a boss or Re: n class, it's Is nications major said, "I use text an employee is impersonal and to communicate with people inappropriate. hella borin' n here. because it saves a lot of unneces­ Some Howard students do iam glad the sary communication, especially not like text messages all togeth­ semester is ova. when it comes to business," while er or feel they are "annoying" or Duffy said he uses it "to talk to impersonal. Electrical enginee1 · people for when my calls are not ing major Kenneth Byrd said, "I free." All students can definitely hate text messaging, I'm a pret­ agree that text messaging is a ty personable person, I would priority when it comes to saving much rather hear the person's daytime minutes. voice. If somebody text messag­ Text messaging has been es me, I'll only text them back if enex issue compared to instant messaging I'm in class and bored." aswellase-mailbecausestudents Text messaging may seem can communicate to a group like an easy, convenient way to of people all at once. Vergara quickly deliver some informa­ said, "I send out texts during tion or a greeting but it does the holidays or when something have its pitfalls. "It's difficult to WI important comes up I can send stress stuff and show emotion a text message to everyone say­ through text, which can work for ing Happy Thanksgiving instead or against you," Vergara said. of calling everybody. Or when I Some students have complained was reminding people to vote it about how long it may take to came in handy." Vergara, who type a message, or when they anuar is also known as DJ Goldenboy have just typed a really long mes­ also takes advantages of bulk sage only to receive an incoming someone what time to pick them text messages to promote par­ call and erase the whole mes­ up or just to Jet someone know ties for his promotion company sage. you are thinking about them, text LGI Entertainment. Whether it is just to remind messaging offers another way to As text messaging grows in reach out and touch someone. • Who's Who On Howards Campus 2004-2005

Ajayi, Adegbola B . Ettienne, Reynolette Morgan-Lee, Avis h a A. A lsop , Vermecia R . Everett, Angela Neil, Roz anne M . Andre, Rachel Ewell, Quincy Odom, Tierra M. April, Brown Farrington, Julius Ogundiran, Aderibigbe B Armstrong.Vivia E . Fawole, Oloade Otitioju, O.luwabukunmi S. Badger, Katrina Ferril, Jeanelle Palmer, Danielle R . Bascombe, Nadine Fisher, Mic hael Peay, Carol J . Battle. Tiffany Foster, Keila Pickett, Paris N . Beauge, Diana Gaines , Camille Porter, J acqu e lyne D . B eckett.~ade Gaino u s, Ebony Purvis, Jacques R. Blackman, Nicole Gainous, Ebony Reed, Angelique A . Bla ir, Keron Gammage, Lyddia Richmond, Lakesha Blakely, Kandyce Gant, P hy llisia Russell, Tameka A . Boyd, Samika Gates, S tacey Scott, Alisha Marie Branch, Latoya G ray, Lateefah T. Sensabaugh, Mia V. Bridges, Lauren Guillama, Daphne Simpkins, Errin E. Brooks, Codie Guthrie, Adam Simpson, Kamari I Brown, Andrea H arley, April Sims, Sharan le V. Brown, Brandon H a rley, Chantel S ims, Sonja A. Brown, Cenita Harris, Darren S ims, Tiffany Nicole Brown , Lou is Ill. H enry, Freda Single ton, Sydney K . Brown, Natasha Henry, Jessica Slade, Brando n N . Brown, Tia H e rring, Tenisha Smith, Fletcher N . Brundage, Delana Hill, Lakeys ha Snipes, Danielle S. Burke, Jade Hinto n, La toya Steib, Aspen D. Carpenter, Angel H oward, John P. Stewart, Byron P. Carter, Junius H oward, Kristen Strum, Kerra A. Chac on, Shaunte H owie, LaSh aya Stubbs, Keisha A. Childress, Laure n Jackson, Candice Sweeting, Rhasheema A . C hilongo, Tawe ne James-Davis. Omonn Swinton , Akilah D . Clark, Nicole January, Katina Taylor, Donneshia N . C lark, Tashista Jefferson, Kendall Taylor, Shara D. C lark, Tiffany Jennings, Terrica Taylor, Venus B. C le mons, Latoya Johnson, J aylen Thomas, Arian Delores Cole, Jaclyn Johns on, Nic holas Thomas, C hervickia M . C ra ighead, Marissa Jones, Cherbonti Thomas, Miya M . C u mbass, Cassaundra Jones, Kimbery Tin sley, Brian D'Andreade, Shari Jordan , Kory Tisdale , Ruth Davis, Johnathan Jordon, Tamra Trotter, David L. de Coteyu, Sherry-Ann King Cameo L. Turner, T iffani J . D e nnis, Derrick King S heree D. Watson , Anthony J. Devonish, Charelyn King S tephanie M. Watson, Courtney F. D illette, Melissa Koon, H o w Tara L. Westbrook, J esyca M . Dixon, Kyra Lockett, D a rryl J . Williams, J a nelle A . Dues , Chyteira Logan , Alexis C . Willia m s, K a li R . Dumas, Chanelle Mccain, Keli A. Wilson, Kelli M. Edwards, Kadia M cLain , Amie J. Womack, Veronica Y. Egolum, Ugochukwu Mitchell, Floyd J . Wood, K ia M . Elliott, Amber M obley, S teve D. Woody, Conrad • 88 EDITORIALS THE HILLTOP DECEMBER 3, 2004 HILLTOP

, RUTH L. TISDALE, Editor-in-Chief WELL, RHASHEEMA A. SWEETING BERNARD "POET" MURRAY n.IAT ' ~ PROBABLY Managing Editor Managing Editor OOING TO ~/ l-IURT. MAIYA NORTON, Editorials & Perspectives Editor

Blue States+ Red States~ Mandate

The map of the United overwhelming support for a sentiment right now to claim States resembled a puzzle on particular candidate, regardless such a victory and proceed with­ election night. Red overwhelm­ of his party affiliation. In these out working with others. ingly dominated the map, instances, we think it is appro­ We are tired of hearing that whereas blue was concentrated priate for that president to act Bush has received more votes in small areas. Without any fur­ as he wishes since his support than any president in history. ther thought, one would assume is relentless. However, here in Is anyone paying attention most of the country wanted America, we did not have over­ to the fact that Kerry is right George W. Bush to be re-elect­ whelming support for anyone. behind him in the stats? The ed. All of the states in the mid­ We are a countzy divided on moral of the story is the popu­ dle and most of the South had morals, priorities and goals. As lation is growing rapidly and W's name written all over them. soon as Kerry conceded, there people came out in record num- We understand bers to vote. It was .. that he won 51 the efforts of many percent of the campaigns such as popular vote, Our View: "Vote or Die," the rejuvenation in 1 but there are a Sf) few issues we The race wasn't a landslide, the political sys­ want to address Bush must encompass all views in tem and the energy before we can that increased voter give Bush the his agenda. turnout, not the freedom to intense passion for push an ultra- either candidate. c on s er vat iv e No matter how agenda. A man- many people voted date is defined as an authoriza­ was this immediate talk about for Bush, we were all sitting on tion given to a representative to unification and the need to the edge of our seats wondering act. In this case, Bush and the work together as a nation. We who the winner would be up to Republican Party are claiming wonder what happened to that the last minute. We totally dis­ the right to pass a very con­ notion. agree with the mandate because Encore for K weisi Mfume servative agenda to represent Bush only seems to be will­ there are too many opponents "what the people want." This is ing to reach out to those who to Bush and some of his plans. down. "True leaders mal

I through turbulent Our View: Maryland and sev­ Ruth L. Tisdale I times into a place of eral other projects Editor-In-Chief \ The NAACP benefited from progress and stabil­ mal

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Ron Artest: Funniest Man Alive YEA", I • STEPHEN REDHEAD miles away. One guy even decid­ mixtape by DJ Kay Slay. KtJOW ed to get on the court and con- He just premiered a new Saturday afternoon, I was front Artest. Big mistake, son! rap song by Ron Artest over YOU walking around my neighbor- You don't mess with somebody the "Everything Is Everything" ~EEL hood talking to my "associates" when they just finished fighting track by Lauryn Hill. The song, who graced my presence with someone who paid good money which is hilariously whack, con­ IT, MA. beautiful tank tops and I got a to watch him play. tains such lyricism that it would call from a friend of mine. He Theincident washorriblebut make Shaq and Kobe's beef look IP ~..." told me to come to his house and it was hilarious to me. I watched like Jay-Z and Nas. Lines such ~ ... watch ESPN. I couldn't believe in amusement as Artest waved as "With your lyrics, with your what I saw. his arms to the crowd as if he heat, with your physique, I'll hit -Q Much in disbelief, I burst was king of the world. Jermaine your stomach and cheeks," "We out laughing as Ron Artest O'Neal's brilliant "home-run" in the club like Nick @ Nite," fouled Ben Wallace hard in the sliding punch made its target "I'm from the H-0-0-D and bead and decided to rest on lean back quicker than Holyfield. nobody can hold me," you can't the score table. At this point, I I had to ask myself the following help but laugh at this man. believe that Artest has lost his question in my state of confu­ Artest needs to take a look mind because be clearly was not sion: So you're going to fight at himself in the mirror and aiming for the ball at all. Then over a foul? Fine. realize that if he keeps play­ I saw that cup fall on his chest When Ben Wallace got ing around like this, be will not and Artest decided to throw fouled, be pushed Artest only lose his career, but the down against a fan in the stands. straight in the face hard. He's little respect that he did have. I feel that the punishment Artest a big guy. Ron retaliated by As of now, he is now the funniest received is more than appropri- lying down. But when a cup man alive, or at least in the NBA. ate for his behavior. · of beer falls on his chest, be If anybody wants the DVD of the Under no circumstance decides to step up against a fight or the song, I got it all for should a player attack a fan. But scrawny, little man? What kind $3. Trust me, you will not be then again, the fans were to of a punk move is that? Wallace disappointed. It's great fun to blame for being so ignorant to slammed his face! Beer stains watch with the family during tlie curse out the players, throw can wash out, son. I know this. holiday. liquids and punch anyone. You Just when I thought my amuse­ could smell the lawsuits from ment was over, I listened to a Power and Beauty: A You Want A Soldier? • • JAYMES JOHNSON its face. Better yet, no mother us "regular guys" to cry on our wants to think she raised some shoulders (not that I mind). Strange Intersection ( 660) I'm sure "Soldier," the (feel free to insert your own But what you're left with is time ADRIAN TAYLOR mh to White power and beauty, are not better than the others. latest single off the Destiny words here) that can't defend and tears wasted, and ques­ on many levels of conscious­ Given our limitations we must Fulfilled album featuring T.I himself or his girl. But aside tions like "where have all the In Africa and across the ness. When we call on God, be humble, promote our values and Lil Wayne, will become the from that, what's wrong with good men gone?" So I ask, can Diaspora, Black is consciously it's mostly from the Western and fight to respect difference next Destiny's Child inspired a dude that is not into the a "rude-boy" be simultaneously and subconsciously associated paradigm. When we speak and and agreeable disagreements. anthem for women. This leaves whole fighting thing? Am I less good to his girl or would he just with powerlessness and what I write, it's non-indigenous (I am Where is beauty "truly" not? me forced to raise the question: of a man because I choose to .be running game? call "un-beauty." Whether we not exempt). Our dress is dis­ Let's say that one is born Black, What happens to the regular keep the peace and not "keep Sure, he can have man­ read about women in Africa proportionately Western. When and they are a "believer", as most brothers? I mean, what hap­ a piece?" Do I have to come ners and all that, but sooner bleaching their skins, women we think of governance and of us are. In this case, if one pens to us guys whose "sta­ with two strikes and a P.O. to or later he's going to "keep in the states conking and dying economic development it's "col­ alters their God-given beauty-­ tus ain't hood?" The obvious approach you now? If so, that's it real" with you and end up their hair blond or brothers ored" by Western models. Have not loving our colors, not loving answer (t11at's if you're a girl stupid. breaking your heart-- that's choosing White women over we no history? Have we no orig­ our features, and not loving the who wants to be this rude) is "I Just imagine how much if he's the real soldier t11at and above Black women-- no inal bones? Have we no agency? color and texture of our hairs, ain't checkin' for ya." But while more complicated that makes you and he both think he is. matter their class status, we find Can we not come anew as agents aren't we implying that God is I'm ignoring you, if one of you your life. How much unneces­ So, hopefully this will just be this problematic. Our sense of of cultural creation, where all fallible? And how can this be ladies would care to render a sary stress and drama you'll another fad like the whole powerlessness and un-beauty our creations are viewed as acts the case if God, in the Western more feasible answer, I'm all be bringing upon yourselves to "light-skinned brothers are bas us looking everywhere but of culture? sense, is infallible and loving. ears. take on the burdens of your played out" thing, and this too the mirror. Yet, if the goal is to become In this context, not loving one's Now, I understand the "soldier." Then you resort to shall pass. If not, I guess I'll Reasonably so, our oppres­ powerfui, and beautiful, bow is beauty is an act of not loving "security" thing: no woman. confiding in your friends all of just be forced to register a fire­ sion has produced psychic pain; this to happen? It must start God if we are "truly" made in wants to feel unsafe around the problems that you're hav­ arm in my name pretty soon. and we are wailing away at our with .a critical deconstruc­ God's image. her man· should trouble show ing, or left running to one of Hal sense of powerlessness and its tive eye, so that we can recon­ If we want power and beau­ false imagery. All throughout struct on more solid grounds. ty we needn't do it by being the media, White is associated We must examine these White bound to the limited models of with power and beauty. It con­ power "types", and ask ourselves the day. Power today is synony­ sequently makes sense that the if what we see is aesthetically all mous with Imperialism. Beauty Africana world wants power that there is to see. is synonymous with whiteness. · and beauty. Who doesn't? Who If power is synonymous Imperialism will not work unless wants to be at the bottom of with European hegemony, we want perpetual warfare. the socioeconomic ladder and which promotes false notions of White beauty is not the only "ugly?" the Universal, White universals beauty. Ifwe are not careful and White power, and concepts whose grounds are faulty, and continue to work towards power of the beautiful, have reigned oftentimes imperial, we may and beauty under this world's for the last 500 some-odd years, want to reconsider our concep­ present paradigm, we will be covering the whole cultural con­ tions of power. We need anti­ nothing but imperialists with tinuum-- from our concepts of Hegemony if the world is to ever Black skins and white masks. God, language(s), costumes, become a global community; one We are limited, to the degree masks, concepts of governance that checks greed and promotes of our visions. We must learn and the management of our diversity through critical dia­ our history to imagine and work economies. logue; one that recognizes our for a better today, for tomorrow. We are at a cultural cross­ collective lim~tations, and val­ Dream anew, and create cultural , roads all around the world, with ues life in all its forms. We are acts that promote freedom and acts of resistance and recreation fallible creatures, as such; our beauty. Mask our beauties no popping up from time to time. God concepts, forms of gover­ more. Be free! Yet, far too many of us sub- nance, ai:id/or our cultural acts Proud to Be in the Forest SHEENA LEWIS on what they have witnessed. So stop getting upset, and So many times we complain before you start yelling racism I just wanted to thank Pastor about the fact that White people and all these other hypochon­ Hunter and The Hilltop for print­ or others only see the negative, driac (make believe) issues you ing "Don't miss the forest forget or the stereotypical images, but seem to keep finding, take a look the greens." I can't even begin to not once do we stop and take a around. Don't get upset because count the number of times I am look at ourselves. Yes, they do the outside world sees what you not only irritated, but disgusted tend to see more of that, and only want Black folk to see. Get by my fellow Bison and their why is that? Because these are over it. So what, let ~em see oversensitive attitude towards the images we provide. this side, then work on showing diversity. Stop getting upset because them a more professional, edu­ The moment a White or an other races see us eating greens cated, respectable side. international student who isn't with our fingers, or see African­ You can't always show the African-American opens their American females in a different positive, but you can show mouth to express some sort of light because of all the videos, them that there are two sides observation, dislike, comment or because quite frankly people, to everything, including African­ anything that might have to do take a look around. This is Americans. We can tear up some with the African-American race, what you will see. Walk around greens, drown our already fatty they immediately are bombard­ campus and look at the outfits. foods in hot sauce, and still run ed with tons of "No you didn't" Walk around the Punch Out and a billion dollar business, lead or "That's racist" or some other Blackburn, you'll see hot sauce the nation and raise our children ignorant comment without tak­ at almost every table and on Soul (and ourselves in some instanc­ ing the time to understand or Food night, you see oµr wonder­ es) to be "Leaders for America acknowledge the fact that they ful Bison tearing up the greens, and the Global Community." are speaking from another per­ with fingers or forks, however spective and only commenting they can.

I remember that when I first mer Howard University profes­ attended Howard University in sor. I hope that all students take 1972, I wondered why Locke time to read this column that Hall was named for John Locke, imparts rich historical informa­ the White philosopher. It wasn't tion about their campus. until two years later, my senior year that I realized that the build­ -Dr. Lena Ampadu, Class of Thank you very much for the ing was named for Alain Locke, 1974 column," KnowYourUniversity." the prominent scholar and for-

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