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; VOLUME 88, NO. 58 FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2005 WWW.THEHILLTOPONLINE.COM FRIDAY RNC Chair Visits Students Protest At I I. NOfEJOOK , I Howard University RNC 1Chair Visit I BY KEVIN HARRIS BY KEVIN HARRIS ::~=~=~CH:= Nation & World Editor Nation & World Editor THE RUNWAY FIND OUT Republican National Committee H0ward University students who HOW, OR Chairman (RNC) Ken Mehlman paid a were outraged by the visit of Republican IF, THE visit to Howard University's campus last National Committee (RNC) Chairman SERENDIPITY night and said his party 'must do more Ken Mehlman, staged a small pro~ FASHION to attract African-American voters. test outside the Carnegie building last SHOW "Ifthe part:Y of Lincoln does not have night. MATCHED UP African Americans come back home Holding signs that ~ead "Not On TO ITS DEFI­ then we can't call ourselves a majority," Our Campus, We Know Our History" NITION OF Mehlman said. "The only way to do that more than a dozen students assembled 'MAKING FORTUNATE DIS­ is to listen and hold dialogue with the outside the event hosted by the Howard COVERIES BY ACCIDENT.' community." University College Republicans. PAGE2 Mehlman, who has been chairman of Many said they were denied the Republican Party for less than a year, entrance iilto the event after they ques­ NATION & WORLD came to Howard as a part of the RNC's tioned why..their questions for Mehlman TERRI SCHIAVO LOSES ; "Conversations With the Community" had to be submitted beforehand. The : · series. The series aims to promote an FIFTEEN-YEAR BATTLE Rev. Lennox Yearwood, chairman of the ; open dialogue between the Republican Hip Hop Caucus, managed to get by Party and African Americans. security and briefly disrupted the event The event was hosted by the Howard when he charged in with a bullhorn yell­ University College Republicans and took ing at Mehlman "tell us the truth." place in the Carnegie building. College He was quickly apprehended by Republicans Chairman Brandon Brice campus security and taken outside said it was necessary for Mehlman to where he continued to protest. "The come to Howard so that blacks will have RNC has had a history of inti1nidat­ more options in the political pr_ocess. ing black voters and now they want to THE TERRI SCHIAVO SAGA "I think his visit was necessary come here, to Howard University and CAME TO AN END YES­ because it is very important for students try to embrace African-American vot­ TERDAY WHEN THE BRAIN to have a second look at the Republican ~fayu Gillian1- Senior Pholo £di1or ers," Yearwood said. DAMAGED WOMAN, WHOSE Party and not go with the first thing they While RNC Chairman, Ken Mehlman's visit was in progress, students gath­ "They have had a history of this for FEEDING TUBE WAS RE­ hear," the senior international business e red outside of the event and protested his presence on campus. over the last 20 years and we just want MOVED NEARLY TWO WEEKS AGO, DIED IN A FLORIDA See RNC, News A3 See PROTEST, News A3 HOSPICE. PAGE 4

SPORTS DOWN TO THE FINAL Medical Students Tight FOUR THIS WEEK­ END THE Lipped About Protest NCAA TOUR­ School of Business School of Law NAMENT WILL CONTINUE AS THE MEN Executive President · SBA President AND WOM­ EN'S FINAL ..._t Floyd Mitcell Elizabeth Matory FOUR TEAMS• PREPARE TO Executive Vice College of Medicine MATCH UP. SEE WHICH SCHOOL MAY President President HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN Lenora Robinson Macallus Hogan NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES IN BOTH THE MEN AND THE WOMEN'S TEAMS. Executive Secretary Graduate School of PAGE9 Elyse Ambrqse Business HU CALENDAR Executive Treasurer Consortium Relations April 8 Ashley Williams Chair LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS Joel Mcintosh April 28 Corporate Relations FORMAL CLASSES END ~f :,rl cnc Hawthro1H•· StutT Pho1ogrophtr Representative <: Approximate ly 40 medical students stood outs ide the Administration Building on

_,,,.. _,,,, __ ,,,_ _, _ _,, _ ,,,_ ,,,_ ,,_ , __,,_ ,, ..... ~·---··-....·-- ...... - .... Thursday. They would not comment on their reasons for protesting. Pearl Davis . ' WEATHER . .. TODAY School ·of Business Cuts Ribbon on New Lab PM showers High:65 BY LAURE N STEPHENS with next year's freshman class. . . Low:50 Hilltop Staff Writer "Starting next year, students in fresh­ man orientation will learn to operate and SATURDAY Students in the School of Business function on the machines; MBA students Rain, Thunder have a new learning and research tooi to will be using them," Harvey said. "Each High:56 help them adjust to professional life after principles of finance course, as well as Low:39 graduation. other students from other schools and col- On Wednesday, students, faculty and · leges throughout the university." SUNDAY representatives from Fortune 500 compa­ University officials are also looking Mostly cloudy, wind nies gathered for the ribbon cutting cer­ forward to the added benefits of the lab for High:58 emony in the Stimulation, Learning and students _interested in pursuing careers in Low:45 Research Laboratory on the fourth floor of various aspects of business. .. ' the School of Business. "It is a major achievement with The lab will feature multi-line phones, broad opportunities for students, faculty computers, wireless networking capabili­ INDEX .' • · and staff," University Provost Richard A. • ..,. j •• ties and dual plasma terminals, ainong English said. "We look forward to great ' ,' t . ' • .. ' . other amenities to help students prepare CAMPUS ...... ,...... Z benefits that will come from the opportu­ careers in financial markets. nity to have such equipment available." NAT I ON , &~WGRLD ,__ . " ...... 4 Administrators in the School of EDITORIALS &PERSPECTIVES ...... 7 The equipment donated for the SLR Business are appreciative of the benefits was funded by corporate sponsors includ­ LIFE & STYLE ...... 8 and are looking forward to the training SPORTS .. : ...... ,...... 9 ing: Morningstar, NASDAQ Educational that the new facility will offer students in Foundation and the Goldman Sachs the future. Group, among others. "We aim to engage our students in real Industry professionals believe that the life financial trading that would stimulate lab will give students real life experience sound investment decision making," Dean ·with long- term benefits. of Howard University's School of Business Barron Harvey said. "We are very proud "This is a great Opportunity for the . Court

' ' 1 .( > 'I • \ ' A2 CAMPUS THE HILLTOP· APRIL 1, 2005 Serendipity Brings Drama to the Runway BY KAIA KARAMOKO gushed out of the speakers of remained lively and out of their Robert L. Patterson, Jr. Contributing Writer Cramton Auditorium. seats. Between the scenes, the "I expected greatness; Howard students were audience followed the journey of because this is Howard, but I treated to another night of fash­ three youngsters, Diva, Harlem, had no idea," said Eric Yancy, ion, Howard style at the spring and Logan, in a contest to win a sophomore undecided major. fashion show: Serendipity, on record deal; as they visited New "The Caribbean dancers made Thursday. York, a formal Gala, Trinidad & my heart jump." Sponsored by the Tobago, the church, and lastly, "Nice touch," said Daniel Undergraduate Student the club. Shannon sophomore econom­ Assembly, Serendipity left many The clothes showcased were ics major, wlien asked about the audience members completely extraordinary, not your usual hip show. He explained that the ecstatic to see models of all sorts hop inspired threads. "Vintage: music selection was incredible present the hottest, new spring I love it. Because usually it's hip and that he enjoyed the DJs for fashions. hop and modern styles; it was au the night, DJ Get 'Em Kid and BY MERCEDES WHITE "I am looking forward to van guard," said DoreenVernon, DJ Vegas. Contributing Writer another exciting night of fashion a fashion professor at Howard. Such positive comments here at the Mecca," said Jahdai Designers such as Azzure, were multiplied when the danc­ In his free time, Robert Locksley Dawes II, junior pre­ S. Carter, Sephora, Macy ers of the X Faction dance team L. Patten.on, Jr. can be physical therapy major. Gray, Indigo Red, Commander strutted their cool dance moves, found on the side of the Durant Brown, senior adver­ Salamander, Bernini, and many on the stage for the second half Burr Gymnasium swin1- tising r.iajor, had just that in upcoming student designers of the show. ming pool demonstrating mind when he was hired to orga­ were showcased. Outfitc; inspired by the proper swimming tech­ nize the fashion show. While well-known design­ movie, Color Purple, and the all­ niques. In the mornings, "I want it to be a little differ­ ers graced the runway with known to well church gear of however, he prepares the ent than the usual," said Brown. their fashions, America's Next African Americans were up next. pool for students. "More theatrics, art mixed with Top Model finalist, Eva Pigford, The crowd "oohed and ahhed," As the pool operator, fashion, art is fashion." graced the runway ivith her kill­ as a new to twist was added to Patterson makes sure vari­ Not only did Brown attempt er walk. Sunday's best. To follow, Brown ous chemical levels and the to bring drama into the produc­ With celebrities, such showcased new, hip spring wear •water temperature meet tion, but he also purposefully as Pigford and last year's for the club scene. health regulations and showcased beauty of all shades, Homecoming Fashion Show Brown wanted everyone to takes care of the physi­ shapes, styles, and walks. Such appearance from Venus and enjoy the show, and many audi­ cal plant. Additionally, he diversity, he believed expressed Serena, Vernon said the doors ence members said she did just manages students in the the array ofstudent style Howard are open for more participation. that. student e1nployment pro­ University has. "There's a precedent set and "[Brown] does fashion with gram who serve as life­ "I wanted to show that as now more fashion students par­ real drama, not scripted, it's guards. HU students we are trendset­ ticipate," Vernon said. "There's straight from his heart and the Patterson was unable ters, like everyone says," Brown to complete his degree at Ma)11 Cllllam· Senior Photo lldltor more fashion, less entertain­ ending result was magnificent," said. ment." said Iman Aleem-Hall, sopho­ Virginia Commonwealth The spring fashion show, Serendipity, sponsored by UGSA, At 7:15 p.m., the show began infused theatrics and art with fashion design. There was never a dull more fashion merchandising University, but takes pride as 112's sultry track, "Available," moment as the audience ma) or. in helping Howard stu­ dents succeed. "The motivation for my job has to do with just wanting to be able to con­ Track and Field Team Tussles with the Turtle tribute to individuals trying to further tl1eir ovvn educa­ BY MIKE HOLMES advantage will give his team an edge Jacoby DuBose qualified for the NCAA says it will give a chance to size up the tion," Patterson said. Hilltop Staff Writer over the competition. Regional in the 11om hurdles with a competition. While those who work "We train on this track every day so time of 14.10 seconds. DuBose previ­ "I can watch my competitors in the 'vith Patterson appreciate There is no rest for the weary or for we're hoping everyone has a good run," ously placed 11th in the Indoor USA llOm hurdles, break down their race," college athletes. After returning from his dedication to the job, he said. Track and Field Championships and DuBose explained. they feel his work often last weekend's Raleigh Relays, Coach The Maryland men and women's seventh for the second week of the out­ Junior biology major, Tasha Harris Michael Merritt's men and women's goes unnoticed. Freshman teams have started their season off door season. is also excited about the prospect of a physical therapy major track team prepares for another big on a good note. The team came in He is anticipating the same continu­ large turnout this weekend. meet this weekend. Justin Spears is one of second overall in last weekend's Navy ing success for the rest of the season. "We embrace it," she said. "It many students that enjoys The bus ride to this meet, however, Invitational. His qualifying time from the Raleigh pumps us up to do our best and try to 'vill not be as long. The teams will be working with Patterson. Maryland junior, Lynn Hernandez Relays was not even his personal best. get a P.R. (personal record)." ''He works hard. A lot traveling cross-town to compete in the qualified for NCAA Regional for the long Ironically, he 'vill not be running the Harris qualified for the MEAC 2005 University of Maryland Outdoo; of people might forget that jump. Her jump of 19 feet 11 inches is 11om hurdles this weekend. Conference this past weekend in Raleigh he's here and that the job Invitational. , the seventh longest in the University's He \vill compete in the 4oon1 hur­ and so did Nicholas Wright. In fact, According to University of Maryland is done and that he is doing history. dles and the lOOm dash, which he says Coach Merritt says that qualifying for it," he said. Spears a1so track coach Andrew Valmon, over 40 Not to be outdone, the Howard team is for training reasons. "This meet is the MEAC is the only way members of teams will be competing in this week­ expressed that Patterson has also started their outdoor season on all about improving my strength and his team can go. "Conference has to be really cares about students. end's meet. a high note. Three of the team's mem­ speed," DuBose said. He wants to get earned, you can't just go to go," Merritt "We are expecting a pretty good While Patterson may bers ran qualifying races this weekend. faster coming off and in between the said. appear very serious when meet," Valmon said. Princeton and The team can1e in second in the 4x800 hurdles. This weekend's events start at lO:oo Rutgers are only a few of the schools reprimanding students for as well. DuBose is enthused about the num­ a.m. on Saturday at the University of not acting in accordance expected to compete this weekend. Junior electronic studio major, ber of competitors this weekend. He Maryland-College Park campus. Valmon is hoping that home field with pool rl;!gulations, he says that i~ only because he is concerned \vith their safety. "Just because an older A Moment in Howard's History: person says somethir.g [to a young person] doesn't mean they're telling you what to do,.. Patterson Homecoming Committee Implements Changes said. "They're telling you what they've seen." BY JABARI SMITH what is sure to be a hectic sum- According to junior nurs­ Patterson also helps Contributing Writer mer. ing major Nakiya Lee the cur­ students \vith personal According to 2005 rent Homecoming commit­ issues. As Howard students ~ )lom~nt In iras ~iJtory Homecoming Committee tee should research the his­ When Spears expressed frolicked on the Yard enjoy­ Chairperson Felicia Crabtree, tory of Homecoming to see that he needed money for ing the glorious springtime the committee is in the begin­ what was successful about past school, Patterson set up weather in April of 1991, the ning phases of planning for what Homecomings and to avoid a meeting with the swim­ Howard Homecoming Steering she promises will be a monu­ unsuccessful events. ming coach for Spears to Con1mittee had already begun mental HoMecoming. "The Homecoming tryout for the S\vim team gearing up for the upcom­ "The entire staff and com­ Committee should try to get back and he was awarded a ing school year's Home~oming mittee, with the exception of vol­ to what the essence and legacy scholarship. extravaganza. unteers who will be picked in the of Howard Homecoming was all Patterson prides his According to an article fall, has already been selected,'' about," Lee said. "Homecoming two children, a 29-year­ titled "Homecoming Committee said Crabtree, a junior broadcast seems to be losing its fire. old daughter who gradu­ Begins Planning for 1991," the journalism major. Hopefully, this the new commit­ ated from Old Dominion 1991 Homecoming Committee "We are currently in the tee can deliver a Homecoming University and 33-year-old was steady at work to make good early stages of planning, which that won't be forgettable." son in Seattle, as being his on promises that Homecoming includes sponsorship and getting In an attempt to increase greatest accomplishment '91 would be better than the pre­ funding for events. The commit­ attendanceatall '91 Homecoming in life. vious one. tee treasurer Jason Foster, and I events, the Swimming professor The committee, which are contacting a lot of corpora­ Homecoming Committee Darrell Fogan said that included Chairperson Melissa tions for sponsorship." decided to utilize Capcomm, a Patterson ensures tlie Breaux, Vice-Chairman Oscar The '91 Homecoming public relations firm managed health and safety of about Breaux and Treasurer Wilford Committee was taking major by Howard students. 500 students and staff that Rawlins, was working diligently strides to make the Homecoming The '91 Homecoming com­ use the pool. to ensure that, under their direc­ planning process a more effec­ mittee devised methods of "Being a pool manager tion, Homecoming '91 would be tive and efficient one by imple­ enhancing alumni participation myself for 18 years, I defi­ a phenomenal and unforgettable menting a voice mail system to within the week of Homecoming. nitely assess Mr. Patterson event. increase student input, such as Proposed programs included as a very competent person Daily meetings with admin­ phoning in suggestions for con­ a night of jazz and a student/ in his profession," Fogan istration and outside entities cert artists. alumni mixer. said. consumed their time as they They also planned to com­ "Howard alumni are a vital Prior to working at made arrangements to work bine events that were separate part of the Howard experi­ ing true to what Homecoming is Nevertheless, just as the Howard, Patterson held rigorously over the summer to during previous Homecomings ence," Breaux, a senior political vru:ious jobs throughout put the finishing touches on the all about. Homecoming Committee of 1991 in an effort to increase atten­ science major, said. "We want the District, including con­ event. "As a committee member I prepared to deliver an exception­ dance and allow for a more Homecoming to be enjoyable for struction, Veterans Affairs Indeed, remaining in the would like to see Homecoming al Homecoming to the Howard eventful week of activities. the entire community as well as and as a musician. District over the summer has attract a broader audience that University community, the cur­ Two events that fell victim the whole family and that cer­ "My friends try to get become a requirement for all does not exclude any member of rent committee is attempting to the merge were the lip sync tainly includes alumni." nie to pull out nly old drum H01necoming Committee mem­ the Howard University family, to make Homecoming 2005 contest and variety show, and Homecoming Committee set, but that is a closed bers and the 2005 Homecoming inciuding faculty, staff and, of "Rem*in*isce" an extravaganza for good reason. The lip sync office assistant Austin Travis hobby for me," Patterson Committee is no exception as course, alumni," the freshman that will not be forgotten. contest was the )east attended agrees that attracting alumni to finance major said. said. they are currently gearing up for event of the 1990 Homecoming. Homecoming is essential to stay- APRIL 1, 2005 THE HILLTOP NEWSA3 Mehlman Says Republicans Leader Removed by Police PROTEST, from Campus A 1 is non-partisan and will work Economics major said. to encourage both Democrats Hunter said that protest­ to make sure the trend and Republicans to do more er's alleging that the event was Must Attract Black Voters stops... an acknowledgement or in addressing the needs of the staged because the questions RNC, from Campus A 1 savings accounts. "Social secu­ President Bush is currently even just an apology would be African-American community. were submitted beforehand rity is not sustainable. It is the halfway through a 60-city tour fine." major said. "I wish that Yearwood said he 1grees were wrong. height of cynicism for liberal touting his plan to add per­ Protesters handed out lit­ everyone could have heard the with black Republicans on the "All those questions that politicians to continue saying sonal savings account to social erature to other media outlets in message tonight." need for both parties to be more Ken Mehlman answered were we will continue taking 12 cents security. Despite his efforts, attendance, as well as students Mehlman used last night's attentive to African-American openly asked and came from out of every dollar you earn for a so1ne Republicans and many passing by, that listed over 20 appearance to promote a host issues, but says he differs with Howard University students. program that is unsustainable," Americans remain skeptical. different instances dating back of issues important to African Republicans on priorities. The questions reflected the he said. Mehlman said he is still confi­ to the 198o's in which the group Americans here on campus and "I come from the standpoint concerns of students and if he "The best way to close the dent President Bush will get a claims African-Americans' vot­ across the country. He discussed of the community, the poor, the would have stayed instead of gap between whites and minori­ bill through Congress and gar­ ing rights were iafringed upon. HIV in the black community voiceless rather than a select being belligerent he would have ties is with personal savings ner more public support. "We wanted him to answer and Africa, education, the geno­ few," he said. "I have to stand heard that and known the ques­ accounts because that's the "Social Security reform to those facts," Yearwood said cide ravaging Sudan, affirmative up for thern and voice what's tions reflected issues important only way for people living pay was not even on the radar until in reference to Mehlman. "We action and the need for more right and what's wrong." to minorities." check to pay check to make it." President Bush made it a top wanted those answered too. African Americans to gain eco­ Adam Hunter, the Co­ Mehlman answered ques­ Mehlman added, "Not enough priority," he said. "I am confi­ That's what's needed, for every­ nomic empowerment. Chairman of the college repub­ tions on a range of minority African-Americans have the dent that the more the public one to have an open dialogue Mehlman said the best way licans, said questions were sub­ issues, including Aids in Africa, ability to acquire a nest egg and understands that the program about these issues so that we for African Americans to gain mitted beforehand to keep the economic empowerment for watch it grow. That is the key is not sustainable the more sup­ can move on and address other 1nore economic stability and rise event orderly. "If he would have blacks, affirmative action, and to creating 1nore wealth in this port will come for the president's issues. But first this has to be out of poverty, is to support the stayed he could have asked those social security reform. country and personal savings plan. addressed." president's plan for personal questions," Hunter, a senior accounts provide that." Yearwood said his group

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www.aramark.com An equal opponunity en.ploycr conlmined to \VOrkrorte d1\'tN1t)'. A4 NATION & WORLD THE HILLTOP APRIL 1, 2005 Terri Schiavo's Struggle Ends Schiavo Timeline BY KEVIN HARRIS Nation & World Editor The Terri Schiavo saga came to an end yesterday when the brain damaged woman, whose • 1990- Schiavo col­ feeding tube was removed nearly lapses in her home from • 2001- Schiavo's two weeks ago, died in a Florida a potassium imbalance, feeding tube is removed, hospice. due to an eating disorder. but is reinserted two days "I can just tell you that ?.1r. Oxygen flow to her brain later after a judge orders Schiavo's overriding concern was interrupted and caused an indefinite stay while the here was to provide for Terri permanent brain damage. 2 11d Circuit Court of Appeals a peaceful death wiU1 dignity," hears the case. George Felos, the attorney for • 1992- A Florida Schiavo's husband told report­ (BELOW) Terri ers. "And I emphasize it because Schlavo's parents, jury awards $1 million in • 2002-Doctors tes­ Pinellas Park Florida a malpractice judgment. tify in a court hearing that this death was not for the sib­ also gathered to say Mary and Bob $10 0,000 was placed in a Schiavo is in a persistent lings, and not for the spouse and goodbye to Schiavo. • Schindler, not for the parents. This was for "Before Tern's have been fighting trust to pay for Schiavo's vegetative state with no Terri." body was removed fron1 on their daughter's care. hope of recovery. Felos said Michael was by the facility, there was behalf slnce1992. his wife's bedside when she a gathering of at least (LEFT) Supporters • 1993- Schindlers • 2003- Schiavo's pray and grieve passed. 30, minimum 30 to 40 have a falling out with feeding tube is removed for "Her husband was present hospice workers who outside the hos­ Schiavo's husband Michael the second time; Florida pice. by her bed, cradling her ...M rs. formed a circle around and try unsuccessfully to Governor Jeb Bush signs Schiavo died a clam, peaceful the body which was now have been embroiled an emergency bill in an attempt have him removed as her a bill "Terri's Law" that and gentle death," he said. on the medical examiner's gur­ in a 15-year battle over whether to have Schiavo's tube reinsert­ guardian. directs doctors reinsert her Schiavo's parents, Bob and ney," Felos said. " ...The hospice Schiavo would have wanted to ed, also offered his condolences. feeding tube. Mary Schindler came to their workers as well as law enforce­ die or continue living in a vegeta­ "Today millions ofAmericans daughters bedside after Michael ment and the personnel from tive state. The case went through • 1998- Michael are saddened by the death of left. the Florida medical examiner's numerous court appeals, eventu­ Schiavo asks a court to • 2004- United Terri Schiavo," a statement from • • "It's is our understanding office stood around Terri. The ,Jl)' landing in the United States have the feedmg tube keep- States Supreme Court rules Bush read. "I urge all tho~;e who that the Schindlers spent some hospice chaplain c;aid prayers. Supreme Court where justices ing his wife alive removed. "Terri's Law" unconstitu­ honor Terri Schiavo to contin­ time with Terri's body," Felos It was a very, very emotional refused to hear the case. tional. ue to work to build a culture said. "They were free to spend moment for many of us there." Schiavo's husband says his of life where all Americans are • 2000- A Florida as much time as they chose with As word of Schiavo's death wife's bod} will be cremated welcomed and valued and pro­ judge rules that Schiavo's • 2005- Schiavo dies her body. After they left, the spread, crowds gathered outside and returned to a family plot in tected." feeding tube can be at 9:05 a.m. in Pinellas Park hospice workers bathed Terri's the hospice cried and sang songs Pennsylvania, where they were Schiavo's story has stirred removed. Florida. body." of grief. both born. passions among Americans over Felos told reporters that President Bush, who signed employees for the hospice in the right to die. Her parents Obama Wants Increase in Pell Grants Hillary Clinton at War With Violent Video Games BY KEVIN HARRIS Committee. where other democrats like Nation & World Editor Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts want to see Pell grants increased beyond Obama's BY CARYN J . GRANT ~Now we know about 92 Illinois Senator Barack Obama said this proposal. "Part of the debate I think we're Hilltop Staff Writer percent of children and teen­ week he will introduce legislation aimed going to have is what level do we set the agers play some form of video at raising Pell grant awards given to low maximum Pell grants," Obama told the AP. Senator Hillary Rodham games. And we know that income college students. kHopefu lly because the president made this Clinton has once again taken nine out of ten of the top sell­ Citing soaring tuition costs at universi­ promise of $s,100, we think that it gives us on the entertainment indus­ ing video games contain vio­ ties across the country, the freshman sena­ a little bit more leverage in terms of him try, as she joined with three lence." tor said an increase is needed to keep Pell following through on promises rather than other senators and asked that Clinton then singled out grants in line with the rising cost of a college rising against them." there be a research program one of the most popular video education. Obama was referring to an earlier implemented to study the games in recent years. "Evelj'\vhere I go, I hear the same story," promise by President Bush, in which he effects of electronic media on "Probably one of the big­ Obama told the Associated Press. "People also pledged to work for an increase in the children's "cognitive, social, gest complaints I've heard say we pay our bills, we put away savings, amount students receive from Pell grants. and physical development." (from parents) is about some but we just don't know if it's going to be Bush's plan calls for a gradual increase of The bill, entitled the of the video games, particu­ enough when that tuition bill comes." $100 per year for the next five years. The Children and Media Research larly Grand Theft Auto, which Currently, the maximum amount a stu­ president also wants to set aside $33 million Advancement Act, came to has so many demeaning mes­ dent can receive from Pell grants is $4,050 for enhanced Pell grants, which will provide light after the results from sages about women and so per year. Obama wants to increase that an additional $1,000 over the maximum a recent study by the Kaiser encourages violent imagi­ amount to $5,100. If passed and enacted for amount a student can receive. Students who Family Foundation were nation and activities and it 2006, Obama's bill will be the first increase take advanced high school courses will qual­ released. Clinton cited sta­ scares parents," she said. for Pell grants in three years. ify for enhanced Pell grants for the first two tistics such as the amount "(Boys) are playing a game An Obama spokesman said the overall years they attend college. of media content that youth that encourages them to have costs of the program \\ill be about $2 bil "We want to raise the standards and are expoc;ed to has increased sex with prostitutes and then lion. provide incentives for people to aim high by over an hour per day over murder them ...that's kind of Obama told the AP the money to pay in life," Bush said earlier this year when he the past five years, with the hard to digest." for the increase will come from eliminating announced his proposal at a Florida com­ largest increase being in time However, Howard stu­ subsidies paid to private lenders and banks munity college. "And that's what the Pell spent on video games and dents believe that new studies that work with the government for student grants can be used for. Pell grants make it Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) has computers. are not necessary. loan programs. possible for people to go to school who oth­ settled In and his first order of business TheNewYorkSenatoralso "I think the only true ben­ The senator said his bill is now being erwise won't go to school." Is a bill proposal to Increase Pell grants. stated that "media-multitask­ efit from this research would considered by the Senate's Education ing" was an increasing trend be for her political career," among young people. The said freshman print journal­ ':i~~ .. · . . Kaiser study shows that "one ism major Joshua Thomas. . ~···:•, . .. ' I ~· ' ' ' "' { ' • ' in four youth say they 'often' • , • i "Studies have already 1 ' f.-. ..~•. '! ·i~. ' I• ~.;-l'~'~\.·~(,:-i~:.;.. ,' •: . or 'sometimes' go online while been done that show that watching TV to do something video games don't necessarily related to the show they are make children more violent, l l I [ watching. although they do desensi­ CC DI Anywhere from a quarter tize children to some degree. to a third of kids say they are Ultimately, I believe that using another media 'most of issues like this should be left the time' while watching TV, up to the parents who have reading, listening to nlusic or a better idea of their child's using a computer." level of maturity." Although these results are During her service as First alarming, Clinton says that Lady, Clinton pushed for bet­ the problem does not stem ter controls on what children from over exposure to media saw on television which even­ alone, it is the images that are tually led to the "V-chip" being portrayed during the exposure installed in every TV produced that causes negative effects. over 13 inches. She claimed that research A year ago, Clinton from the National Commission pressed for the passing of on the Causes and Prevention the same legislation, but was of Violence has led to "an unsuccessfu l. However, she unambiguous and virtu­ is determined to win this new ally unanimous conclusion: campaign the same success as media violence contributes to her crusade for rated televi­ anxiety, desensitization and sion programs. She bas the increased aggression among consistent backing of child children. When children are psychologists to assist her. exposed to aggressive films, "Video games teach kids they behave more aggressive­ how to be violent, reward ly." them for that violence and Clinton went on to state demonstrate that violence has that violent video games have no negative consequences," similar effects on children. said psychologist Karen Dill, "According to testimony PhD. by Craig Anderson before the "This generation of chil­ Senate Commerce Committee dren is being schooled in the in 2000, playing violent video art of violence by a private games accounts for a 13 to 22 tutor, while parents remain percent increase in teenagers' unaware of the problem." violent behavior," she said. APRIL I, 2005 THE HILLTOP NEWS AS A6 NEWS THE HILLTOP APRJL 1, 2005

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VOLUME SS·[~Qf::~rif:':~.~. r:· ·:. .. . . FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2005 . ~ww.thehilltoponline.corn CROSSWORD PUZZLE 10 11 12 13 2 ilctress Sophia 3 Mishandled 4 Pagcanr bands 5 Relieved 6 Trafo//owers 7 BaSdi/ier 67 Con1 in S S T OM N E E R , Cochran's Legacy Lives 01.t THE HILLTOP After losing Ossie Davis in cal prisoner Geronimo Pratt, ruthless and unapologetic. It is February, the Howard University and was a key player in making our suspicion that Cochran may community lost another influ­ necessary changes to the highly not have been revered due to ential individual, Johnnie corrupt and controversial police his involvement with the O.J. The Nation's Only Black Daily Collegiate Newspaper Cochran. procedures in Los Angeles. Simpson case. t • Cochran has given nluch Furthermore, he opened many Simpson's case basically Ruth L. Tisdale to the Howard University Law doors for Black lawyers in a sys­ divided the country in half with Editor-In-Chief School as well as lectured sever­ tem where it is very unlikely to most white citizens siding with Arion Jamerson al times. The man mostly known see a Black lawyer representing the prosecution while Black Bernard ''Poet" Murray for defending O.J. Simpson in a white defendant. His high-pro- citizens supported the defense. Managing Editor Managing Editor his criminal case, When Simpson was Ashley Kelly died of a brain tumor acquitted of his mur­ on Tuesday. der charges, those Deputy Managing Editor We are saddened Our View: who supported the Ayesha Rascoe Kiristin Reid Melanie R. Holmes by his death, however, We are offende d that Johnnie prosecution openly Campus Editor Copy Chief Campus Editor we were very upset to expressed their dis­ find that it was treat­ Cochran's death did not receive the gust with the defen- Keith Laing Monique Marshall Christina M. Wright ed very casually in news coverage it 1nerited. dant and the lawyer Life & Style Editor Joycelyn Peyton Asst. Campus Editor the media. His death who helped him win Jana Homes Fa'vn Robinson Erica Williams was announced only the case. Asst. Life & Style Editor Courtney K. Wade Life & Style Editor· after news about the The public's dis- Christopher A. Wall Pope's failing health regard for Cochran's Maxine Moffet Copy Editors Kevin Harris and an update on the late Terri file cases and reputation made legacy is unsettling. We hope Nation & World Nation & World Schiavo. him one of the most feared and that the public can distinguish Editor Alvedo Alexander Editor We can't understand respected lawyers in the country, his work as a lawyer from his Ashley Ross Tia Goodson Zachary Kenworthy why both news items were more and we think this alone should lifelong commitment to civil Sports Editor Marlene Ha,vthrone Sports Editor important than the death of a have garnered more respect and rights. His dedication to people Mark King man who was well known and attention from the media. who were victims of the society Robin Davis Patrick Jackson Courtney Eiland respected. Cochran was a role Understandably, law­ and the system is outstanding, Metro Editor Nicole Reed Asst. Sports Editor model for all of us. He was influ­ yers aren't highly regarded. and should be viewed as a pro­ Maiya Norton Photographers Joi Gilliam ential in many cases of police They help guilty people stay out totype for all Anlericans. Editorials & Perspectives Editorials & Perspectives brutality, represented politi- of jail and are assumed to be Editor Chervickia Thomas Editor Business Manager Amina BrO'\VIl Maya Gilliam Online Editor Senior Photo Editor Morgan N. Scott • • Shani Hilton Asst. Business Manager Jordan Colbert Asst. Photo Editor Paginator Tiffani Turner Cory Thomas ·l Advertising Manager Illustrator Sonja Sims • Office Manager

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. . AS LIFE & STYLE THE HILLTOP APRIL 1, 2005 The Cotton Club: A Throwback to Style

BY BRITINEY JOHNSON a bow tie and black slacks. 111 probably get it from Hr ·Q; Staff Wntor somewhere in Pentagon [City]. in a formal wear shop. like after hours. - Christopher Anuk""Uem a "It's going to he very different, we've seen senior electrical engineering major. said. interesting parties and boat rides, now we're pay­ He said that he liked the idea of a party cen­ ing homage to the past by getting together and tered on the Harlem Renaissance and he heard recognizing the present," Andrea BrO"wn, a senior that the School of Communications did a good job public relations major, aid. with The Fire and Ice Ball that the\. traditionalh. The unique party she speaks of is "The Cotton co-sponsor with the College of Arts and Sciences. Club: A Night On tlw Red Carpet." The School of However, not everyone, who plans on attend­ Communications in association with the Talented ing. has an outfit picked out yet. Tenth will hoc;t this swank night on the town MI haven't started shopping. because rm not inspired by the rlarlern Rcn:iissance on Friday, sure what to wear. But I like what the~ 're tl)ing do. April 8, at 'I11c Galleria. \\'e, as blacks. need to have something we can call Brown and lwr business partner, senior public our own," LeAnne .Atteloney. a sophomore speech relations major Porscha Summerville, are the pair conununications major. said. responsible for promoting the event, along with Students struggling '";th the concept have goodlifc incorporated. "\Ve played with what sort rr. ultipJ, · sources of inspiration. Oubide of hi~1ori­ of images to tt e, and did lot of brainstorming cal research stud~nts can look fon,-ard to a sho"­ about big trends in jazz nnd many images of the ing of-Harlem Xights,- sponsored by the Talented Harlem Renaissance," Brown said. "Black people Tenth. for inspiration. were getting together and making up their own. Brown encouraged students to search their We couldn't Jose; we were on top of our culture." parent's closets. online stores, thrift stores and Not quite sure what she is going to wear her­ ine.x-pensive consignment shops, some as close as self, Brown stressed the importllnce of students {; St.. for vintage outfits. Specifically. she recom­ actually dressing the part. mended the \'illage thrift store on Bladensburg "Hs Harlem Renaissance chic," Brown said, Rd. who i!i excited to sec what creative touches stu­ ._ ••.aarqktr).COID Taking it back to the 1920s, the dress, music and swagger of the Harlem Renaissance is mak­ MYou can probably get an outfit for $20-$30, dent will add. "\\Tc want people to do research and ing It's way Into 2005. but you're not going to find a 1920s inspired outfit understand prior to the event what fashion was in at Nordstrom's,- she said. style, how they carne out in their beSt and what prefer that everyone at least try to fit the theme, see other guys doing it, you may think to do it next Ashley Southhall, a freshman broadcast jour­ their best was. \\'e want people to try their best to especially male students. time,- he said. nalism major, who found her party dress online wear th1• dothcs, do till' hair and use accessories "This is part of lhe reason we're giving the According to Perkins, there has been a bit of and suggests that other attempt to do the same, is rcminisrenl of that c•rn," sht• continued. party, so that guys in our age group can get drc.<;sed anticipation in the male community. Some have excited about the event. While Brown l'Xpn~sc·s ht•r hopes for the up and do things different.~ P<'rkins said. He added planned to wear zoot suits, and others have cho­ "When I came to college, I wanted to see a evening's dn•ss, those• involvl'cl with planning the that he already knows that the female students are sen to acccssorize tuxedos, including the organizer variety of classy and crunk events, but they all event point out that it is optional. excited about the opportunity to break out of their himself. turned out to be crunk, so I'm definite!)- looking Maya Gilli111n, event chair and Fund-raising ordinary wardrobe. -rm going to wear a tuxedo, and it's going to fonvard to this," she said. Coordinator of the .John H. Johnson School of MGirls were saying they were going to come have a tail and a top hat," Perkins, who is not the The School of Communications and The Cornmunicnt ions and senior marketing major with long gloves and finger waves and Jots of dif­ only man on campus to have his dapper duds in Talented Tenth's event seems to be shaping up to Adam Perkins, co-chriir and president of the ferent stuff. I think that this could mos1 definitely mind. said. truly be as stylish as the Harlem Renaissance era Talrntt.>d Tenth, wanted everyone to understand break the ice for guys. If you arc 20- 21 and you -rm going to wear a white denim jacket \\.;th itself, with all the modern day flare and funk of any that the dress co

Beauty Shop Gets Less Than Beautiful Reviews Queen Ladfah BY JANA HOMES wouldn't have paid for it. It kind of actions depicted m the media. Benton Barbershop and Barbershop 2. It was Au· L 1fu & Stylo editor went to stereotypes of what \\'hitc peo­ was not the only moviegoer to find the nice how they had all the celebrities in ple think of us and what we think of plot less than suspenseful. it,~ Clairborn said. WPdnesday, .March :~o saw the ourselves, what with the White girl hav­ "It was predictable, but better Many students' critiques of the film opening of "Hl'auty Shop," starring ing to change her hair to fit in and be than I thought it was gonna' be," said centered on the depiction of the Black Quel'Il Latifoh as tlw hl•ad of a colorful 'ghetto,'" said freshman dance major sophomore economics major Thomas communit}. cast st·t against the vivid backdrop of an Melissa Tyler, who was not alone in her Clairborn. "I dislike the same stereotypical upstart salon, overall enjoyment of the film. "I thought it was gonna be another action in which I found Queen Latifah I..atifah n•prisl•d lw1 role from "The "I enjoyed the film. It was light and sequel to Barbershop. That's exact­ engaging, I Icr overall character was Barbershop :.!" as Cina Norns, a sassy entertaining. I enjoyed the various scxv lv what I was expecting It exceeded multifaceted but f often was distract­ stvlist, who n•locatl'S from Chicago to actors in the film :\nother aspect thlll my l'xprrtations because it was fun­ ed by stereotypical actions,·· Chipungu Atlanta, In onlcr for lwr daught<.>r to was nice to see was the ch.1raetcr inter­ nier than I thought it was gonna' be It said, whose ideas seem to hne up with attend .U\ cxdus1v~· pcrlonning ;uts action between the colorful hairstyles had crcati\ e humor. And because I like those of other viewers. high .~clwol. Also ap1waring in the film in the salon," said junior mathematics Rudy Huxtable,·· continued Clairborn. "It was alright as a movie, but still arc Kevin Bacon and Alicia Silverstone, and psychology major Katie Chipungu. He, like many others, made the connec­ held us down as a race by the daily ste­ who sport dearly unnatural accents, who seemed pleased with the casting tion to the Barbershop series, which is reotypes that I, as an African-American and Andie 11acDowell and Mera Suvari of the male characters. Other students, fair, considering the film was the origin male, face,., said Clairborn, taking his as shallow sodalitcs. The male roles are though pleased with the film, pointed of the lead character. analysis a step further, and drawing filled by Djirnon 1lounsou and Bryce out some of its shortcomings. "I found that Beauty Shop had more parallels to his personal experience. \\'ilson and provide a balance to all of "It was a good film. It was funn). but of a plot than Barbershop. \\'bile Beauty Overall, students seem to feel that the attral·tivc frmale characters. extremely predictable," said freshman Shop borrowed aspects of Barbershop's viewers will enjoy Beauty Shop while Queen Latifah heads up the cast of DiH'cted hy Billie \Voodruff, the dance major Lindsa) R.·nea BCJ1ton. structure and characters, including the in the theater and get a few laughs out Beauty Shop, as Gina Norris, who film seemed enjoyable. but garnered "I thought the cast \\as good. lone non-Black st :list tl')ing to prove of the process, but it does not serve to strikes out on her own to establish only lukewarm re\ icws from students, though. I didn't think it was very accu­ themsehcs, Beaut) Shop was a different uplift the race or add anything signifi­ a salon where she can be herself aftt'r the fret• showing in Crarnton rate, but I think it was better than most type of,salon or shop movie," Chipungu cant to the fabric of today's film world. and make others comfortable with Auditorium on t.londay. stereotypical Black films," she contin­ said and others agreed. doing the same. Mil w.1s worth the time, but I ued, mentioning the typical roles and "It kinda' reminded me of • I

Sin City The Amityville Horror .. The Crisis of the Negro Rclt>:1se Dall': April 1. 2005 Release Date: April 15, 2005 Intellectual Studio: Dimension Films Studio: l\lGl\l By Harold Cruse Director: Robert Rodriguez. Frank Director: Andrew Douglas Publisher: The New York Review of ~lillcr Genre: Horror Books, Inc. Gen!'(': Action, Crin1e. Drama, Thriller l\lPAA Rating: R This book, which is a reprint of a ~lPAA Rllting: R It's the same old typical stoI) · 1967 original, discusses the intellectual Bn1ce \Vilhs ts back in the sad­ famih moves into dream house, dream climate of the black community with dlt> m another cop role. "ith graphic becomes a nightmare. Fom1er resident the effects of race riots and integration gnngst('rs. sass\ strippers and crooked murdered his family as they slept, and woes. The text mentions influential fig­ cops of the film as....;ure view1.•rs of that. upon confessing. claimed that the evil ' ures including Pau1 Robeson, Lorraine ••• ,.-.,..,, Prank Milkr s 'Sm City" has made the ...... "'"°"'cum forces in the house told him to do it...... -..- Hansberry and James Baldwin, who ll·.1p from novel to film. and fans of the The forces have been awakened by the have long stood as images to emulate in s1.•ries won't be disappointed \\ith the Lutz fan1ily's presence and must be the Black community. Highlighting the tr.1nslation. as th(' production staff has combated in order for them to stay Harlem Renissance, the book explores taken drastic 1n1.•asurcs to maintain the nJi.., e. the interactions with mass media, com­ original fl'd and di<1hlgue. munism and Jews at the time. King·s Ransom Being Perfect The Emancipation of Mimi B\ Anna Quindlen By Mariah Carey Release Date: Apnl 22, 2005 N Q.Ul?'...:DLE PubJi.,her. Random House Publishing April 12, 2005 Studio: ~c" Line Cinen1a ~~ Director: Jeff Byrd Group I' ' Label: Island Thi:- non-fiction work may :.ound Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama Mariah Carey, or rather her alter­ like an instn1ction manual but it is ego, ~fimi, is back with a new album, l\1PAA Rating: PG-13 Anthony Anderson i..; tr)ing hb actu~ a warning. Quindle.n, who also '~\ which has already been making noise ...... it ...... hand at another con1ed) role. The:'(''}} produced works like -A Short Guide with ifs first single, Mlt's like That." To A Happ~ Life." j, offering more be no chasing marsupials in thb -..,bobas,...... -He"..... Carey, who has had a highly publicized \,i,dom for her readers. The messaj!e film, though there's sure to be chas­ battle for emotional health, has freed of this particular book is that the illu­ herself on her latest project. The album c..c;. Anderson. along,,,ide R~na Hall ' ~ SI n of success is not ,. orth the n~a­ has no title track, v.bich would be inter­ ..... ~ and Charles, better known as Charlie tl\ mental health ramificati ns that esting to say the least, but it does fea- l\1urph~. stars as l\laloolm King. a kecpmo:: up the fa~de can lead to prontlnent bu.-..mess man, who plan.-. ru ture a cameo appearances h) Jermaine ruide wou!d prove helpful to gradu­ • Dupri, Twista, and Nelly. This project his 0\\11 kidnapping and ransoming to ating seniors and returning ;tudents evade a settlement in his divorce hear­ is said to be heavily R&B as opposed to alike. ing. her more recent albums. Compiled By Jaoo Homes, Asst. Life and Style Editor

, APRJL 1, 2005 THE HILLTOP NEWSA9 Final Four Teams One Step Closer to NCAA Championship

BY ALFONS PRINCE senior forward Roger Powell Contributing Writer and junior forward .Jmnes HOMECOURT Augustine from Illinois bat­ After an unbelievable tling in the post. ADVANTAGE weekend in college basket­ The inside game will be ball, fans have now had a a major factor for the sec­ week to calm down and get ond game as well. Sean May Big Ten, ready for the Final Four, from North Carolina and which is taking place in St. Paul Davis from Michigan Louis this weekend. State will wage a war inside Baby! Louisville, Michigan the paint. May, a junior, will State, North Carolina and try to continue his awesome BY COURTNEY EILAND Illinois managed to survive tournament, where he has Asst. Sports Editor the madness that took place already won the Syracuse last weekend. Now these regional Most Valu~ble Now that my NCAA teams will try to continue Player. Tournament bracket means towards their goal ofwinning His play inside has absolutely nothing, in fact, I the National Championship. helped the North Carolina ripped it up once Duke lost; I The games this weekend offense flourish during the am thrilled that two Big Ten have the potential to match, tournament. However, the Conference teams have advanced if not, surpass the action Michigan State Spartans are to the Final Four. that took place the previous no pushover themselves. Being from the Midwest, weekend. They haYe defeated both a region that houses all of the The first game of the No. 1 seeded Duke and No. 2 Big Ten teams, it is nice to see Final Four, Louisville versus seeded Kentucky to advance another conference outside of Illinois, should be a classic. to the Final Four. Through the Atlantic Coast Conference Both teams have the feeling these tough match-ups, the (ACC) or the Big East dominat­ that they are teams of des­ Spartans have the experi­ ing the Final Four. tiny after overcoming huge ence needed to take down Although my beloved deficits to \vin their Elite the Tar Heels. Buckeyes, who, by the way, Eight games. The Spartans are led by handed Illinois their first loss in Louisville still feels a balanced attack ·with four the regular season, were ineligi­ slighted after receiving a No. players averaging in double ble for post-season play due to a 4 seed to begin the tour­ figures and two other play­ self-imposed ban, I now can say nament and their play has ers averaging nine points that it does not matter who wins made the tournament com­ per game. the tournament as long as it is a mittee's seeding decisions As the weekend draws team from the Big Ten. look absurd. They now, near, there will be less talk Well, maybe it will mat­ however, face their biggest of the prior weekend and ter since my fellow Columbus, test of the tournament in more focus on the four Ohio residents know that Illinois. teams that are left. we show no Jove to that state Illinois's play in previ­ The teams begin to bat­ 'up north'. Although it is the ous games has shown why tle on Saturday at 6:07 p.m. dreaded University of Michigan they were undefeated up •WW..tSpn.com on CBS beginning with the Wolverines we despise, the until the final game of the Illinois Fighting Illini ver- Michigan State University regular season, when they On Saturday evening, the NCAA Tournament will continue as the Final Four teams battle to make it to the final round. At top left, Illinois guard Dee Brown celebrates after an overtime win over sus the Louisville Cardinals Spartans still have the word suffered a loss to the Ohio followed by the University 'Michigan' in it. Close enough. State Buckeyes. They are a the Arizona Cardinals. The Fighting Illini will prepare to face the Loulsvllle Cardinals led by junior guard Taquan Dean (top right). In the second game of the evening, the Michigan State Spartans will of North Carolina Tar Heels It is also because of the difficult team to slow down versus the Michigan State Spartans that my bracket is and when they hit their hope to continue the winning streak against powerhouse teams when they face the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. Both games will be shown live on CBS beginning at 6:07 p.m. EST. Spartans. lying in my trashcan in a heap rhythm they have the poten­ At the end of the night, of shreds after they defeated the tial to be unbeatable. West Virginia last weekend. Louisville's penetrate and score. only two teams will n1ove team I picked to win it all. So, However, Louisville has multiple Francisco Garcia leads the Cardinals This game could hinge ofwhose inside on to Monday's final game of the tourna­ yes, I guess you c~n say that I weapons itself with senior guard/for­ \vith 16 points per game this season. game can control the paint \vith fresh­ ment to determine which team \viJI \vin am a little bitter. ward Larry O'Bannon who had 24 points Both of these teams match up very man forward J uan Palacios and senior the NCAA National Championship. in the second half and overtime win over Nonetheless, the Big Ten well as they have three guards who can forward Ellis Myles from Louisville and has long been a conference that seems to be overlooked and known as one of the weaker con­ ferences in Division i. The last time a Big Ten team Women's Final Four Teams Set to Play advanced to the Final Four was in 2002 when the No. 5 seeded BY MONIQUE WOODS Lady Vols according to ESPN.com analysts. Indiana St11te went as far as the Contributing Writer ESPN.com's Mechelle Voepel choose Tennessee national championship game, mainly because its athleticism in the past could be too losing to the Maryland Terps in Just four teams will have tlle honor to play in much for Michigan State to overcome. the final round. Indianapolis, Ind. in the RCA Dome as the women's Students around campus have mixed emotions The most recent time two NCAA tournament reduces to the Final Four teams. about who will advance to the national title game. Big Ten teams were both par­ Sixty-five teams competed in the first round of the Freshman Camille Barnette, a business nlanage­ ticipants in the final round of tournament, but now only LSU, Baylor, Tennessee ment major, believes that both LSU and Michigan the tournament, was in 2000 and Michigan State remain. State \vill advance to the finals. "Usually the under­ when the Michigan State The Tennessee Lady Vols (30-4) are in the Final dog team \vill go out and play t\vice as hard because Spartans defeated the Wisconsin Four for the fourth straight year, fifth Lime this decade they feel they have to prove to everyone that they Badgers. and 16th time overall under Coach Pat Summitt who deserve a chance, so I pick LSU and Michigan State I was hoping somehow that ex'tended her NCAA record \vith her 882nd career to advance," she said. win. the Badgers could have pulled The No. 1 seed in the tournament, LSU, \vill off the ultimate upset over North The LSU Tigers are appearing for the second year take on Baylor. A key match up will be between Carolina last weekend, making in a row. Newcomers Baylor and Michigan State have defensive backcourt player Abiola Wabara and LSU it a historic moment with three never appeared in the Final Four before. superstar Seimone Augustus. Wabara will be forced teams from the same conference Michigan State and Tennessee claimed the to keep constant pressure without fouling on shooter in the Final Four. final hvo spots in the Final Four with Kansas City Augustus, who is 111-127 at the stripe. This season Although it was a close regional final victories on Tuesday. LSU and Baylor alone, Augustus has only missed 16 free thro,...-s, game, I knew in the back of my both played on Monday night clinching their spot in shooting 87 96 from the line. mind that the Tar Heels were, Indianapolis. "If Baylor can win the semifinals I pick them to in fact, the better team. l\vo The top seeded :Michigan State Spartans held the win the whole tournament," Shari Tiwari, a freshman words: Sean Ma). No. 2 ranked Stanford to 76-69 tor the win. The game computer based system information major, said. However, on Saturday, both was close as Stanford drew to 70-69 on freshman Win or lose, Michigan State is already setting the Spartans and the Fighting Candice Wiggins' three-point play with 43.6 seconds records by just advancing to the Final Four. Michigan Illini \vill have a chance to left. But Spartan Lindsay Bowen, who had been 0-7, State is the sixth school in history to send both the advance to the final round, hop­ answered with her only basket of the game, a 15- men and women's team to the final four in the same ing to rt!peat the year 2000 with footer \vith 27.1 seconds to go. year. "As a shooter you have to stay with it," Bowen a Big Ten sweep. Last season, the University of Connecticut accom­ I'd Zul'R"- \PP~""' So when Saturday comes, said in a post-game press conference. "I was looking plished the same achievement, where both teams won Michigan State head coach Joanne McCallle Is know that I \vill be laying back, for a shot all night long. I finally gol it and I hit it." the NCAA national title in the same year. lifted by her players after defeating Stanford 76- munching on some Gripos, and Predictions are already being made about what Beginning on Sunday at 7 p.m., the Final Four 69 In the Kansas City Regional championship sipping on pop while I watch the two teams will \vin the Final Four and play for the round will tip off v.ith No. 2 seeded Baylor facing Tuesday night. With the Spartans In the Final Championship game for a shot at the title. The early Big Ten conference on my fuzzy No. 1 seeded LSU, followed by two No. l seeds, the Four, this will be just the sixth time a school has TV screen gain some respect. favorite for the Tennessee, Michigan State national Michigan State Spartans versus the Tennessee Lady sent both their men and women's team advance Said like Dick Vitale, "This is semifinal game is the more experienced Tennessee Vols. Both games will be shown live on CBS. to this round. gonna be awesome baby!" Bison Shorts - Weekend Calendar

Outdoor Track & Field Softball - The Lady Bison Men's and Women's Women 's Lacrosse - This Saturday, the outdoor softball team is preparing to Tennis - The men's and wom­ On Saturday the Lady Bison track & field team will travel have a home game this Saturday en's tennis teams will have a lacrosse team will be take on cross-town to the University against the Morgan State Lady match this Saturday against Iona College in New Rochelle, of Maryland to paricipate in a Bears. The game is scheduled Coppin State University at N.Y. Game time is scheduled meet that \vill consists of over to be played at Banneker begin­ Banneker beginning at 4 p.m. at 2 p.m. 40 teams. ning at 1 p.m. Compiled by Coul'Lney Eiland Asst. Sports Eclito1· A10 HillTOPICS THE HILLTOP APRIL 1, 2005

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