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From the Stands to the Floor Congressional Representatives Are Just as Important

BY MAXINE MOFFETI tatives where brought to help important than one president. Asst. Net/on and World Editor students become cognizant of \Ve must hold them account­ exactly where their congressman able." On Tuesday, the NMCP and stood on issues of importance. Brandon Brice, president of the Young College Republicans Thousands of young people the Young College Republicans hosted a non-partisan political voted in the 2004 election and said that the f>Urpose of the event forum in the Blackburn Center some were left disappointed, was to "give students an oppor­ entitled, "Get to Know Your feeling that they had executed all tunity to look at both sides of the Congressman." Republican matters of their political power political spectrun1- Dem.1cr<.t •ic Congressman Max Burns .Jervonne Singletary, senior and Republic in. I canted to from Georgia, Democratic political science 1najor and pres­ give students tht opportunity to Congresswoman Denise Majette ident of NAACP said, "People have first hand discourse about from Georgia and Republican have to understand that politics politics. So they then can choose Congressman Joe Wilson from does not begin and end with their perspectives based on the North Carolina were the repre­ the president. There arc 535 issues, and not the party." sentatives on the forum. congressional representatives, Issues of concern to students and collectively, they are more The congressional represen- See REPS, Campus AS Lady Bison Off To A Good Start

BY JOHN SCHRIFFEN son at the helm. "I've never been felt that the referees cheated Contributing Writer 2-0 at Howard University before them out of the win. so of course it is a magnificent "Rightfully so we feel like After opening the season feeling. It's also a great feeling to we should have had that game Friday v.rith a 67-59 win over have the kind of young women where we went and played on Tulane University, the Lady that I am coaching. It nlakes it their home floor," said senior Bison followed that up with a lot easier when they are giving Daisha Hicks, who plays guard an impressive non-confer­ their all and I felt that they did for the Lady Bison. ''You hate to ence victory over the St.Peters that tonight." blame the game on the referees

ww".ro~ports.rom Peahens 68-59 Sunday at Burr Going into Sunday's game, but sometimes you just have to As the Pacers-Pistons game was about to close with a Pacer's win, one of the worst Gymnasium. the Lady Bison wanted the \Vin look at the facts. We did all that brawls in U.S. sports history erupted. Suspensions totaled 160 games and players are "It's pretty incredible," said not only to improve to a 2-0 we could within our power in estimated to lose over $12 million in loss of pay. Howard's Head Coach Cathy record, but to avenge their loss the means of on the court to win Parson who enters her fifth sea- to St.Peters last year when they See BISON, Campus AS

Campus, A2-A4 Journalism stu- Students unable See how the Metro, A& dent produces to head home for Bison fared Ufa & Stvle, B1·B3 broadcast for the holidays find against Del. Spons, B4·B5 website ... ways to deal.. . State ... Business & Technology, B6 Editorials & PBFS1i8Ctlves. BB Campus... A2 Life & Style... B 1 Sports... B4 A2 CAMPUS THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 23, 2004 Howard Student Has Internet Broadcast

a good voice for radio," Harley the stories she has chosen from hand in different n1edia: work­ BY AYESHA RASCOE said. With Dixon's approval people around campus. They try ing for WHBC as a news report­ Hilltop Staff Writer around February last se1nester, to begin editing on Tuesday and er, contributing stories to The Harley began talking to Robin normally complete the broad­ Hilltop and Blackcollegeview. When people click on to Thornhill, director of the C cast on Wednesday. com, among other things. She blackcollegewire.org, they can Converged Media Lab, about Even with help, Harley said found although she enjoyed all do more than just read the latest doing audio for blackcolleg­ she has faced many challenges in the different aspects of journal­ news about HBCUs, they can also ewire.org. Harley produced her creating the broadcasts, particu­ ism, she really liked radio. hear news reports highlighted by first news package for the web­ larly because she must use the As a theater 1ninor, she said one of Howard University's own, site in early August with cover­ University's editing machine. she enjoys that with radio she Chantel Harley. age of Unity 2004, the annual She has to share the machine can incorporate the acting craft "I think she's the voice of convention held for minority with other students and some­ into her reporting. Black college America," said journalists. She began doing the times the equipment does not "Being able to bring those Philip Dixon, chair of the weekly audio news summaries work properly. Harley, howev­ [theatric] aspects of telling a Journalism department. in Septen1ber. er, remains positive about her story into journalism is fun,'' Harley, who is a senior Working with one other position. Harley said. Her favorite part broadcast journalism major, student, sophomore broadcast "There's a lot of headaches of working with radio, though, said that it was actually Dixon journalism major Tamika Smith, to it, but when it's done, it's is the editing process because who recommended her for the Harley said it usually takes three done and it's rewarding," Harley it gives her some control of the position at the website. She said days to complete a broadcast. said. product that she puts out. she first got to know Dixon her On Mondays, she usually tries Originally from Sicklerville, Though her voice is can freshman year, when he taught \la)a Gill:am· Sfnlor Pho10 F:dllor to narrow down the stories that N.J., Harley said when she be heard around the world on her Fundamentals of Journalism she would like to summarize. first came to Howard she really the internet, Harley said shE' School of Communications senior Chantel Harley has become class. Tuesdays, Harley and Smith wanted to do television. Once the voice of HBCU happenings as she produces and commen­ "He's always told me I had gather sound bites pertaining to on campus she began trying her See INTERNET, Campus A5 tates news segments for black college wire. Students Learn to Live Author Recounts Stories of Healthy with Dr. Ro Self-Doubt and Success BY NICOLE REED BY SUEANN TANNIS ing students from Ideal High you're on the higher road," she Contributing Writer Contributing Writer School in Blackburn Center on told the group. Friday afternoon. Throughout her speech, she Howard students and others Clad in a tangerine and Nichols, a single mother of asked her audience to respond visited Blackbum Center over black flowing ensemble, she a nine-year-old son, told the honestly to her questions about the weekend for an opportunity pulls her audience into her audience of her fears and the life experiences and inner feel­ to get pampered and educate world with her words. Her sto­ importance of telling the truth ings and t11oughts. themselves about health, self­ ries are gripping-a childhood and refusing to quit. "Raise your hand up high. care and fitness. in South Central Los Angeles, She told the audience of her Give the devil a black eye," she "I wanted to do a commu­ a disappointing end to her fifth timidity about becoming co­ said. nity service event to heighten grade tryouts for "Charlie's author of the popular 90-title "Quitters never win, and awareness of health issues," Angels" and "Bionic Woman" Chicken Soup series. winners never quit,'' she told said Dr. Rovenia Brock, also and a triumphant victory over Nichols revealed that she the audience, borrowing from known as Dr. Ro, a nutrition­ 17- and 18-year-old swimmers failed English in school and an arlage her grandmother ist, entrepreneur and author, when she was only 15. lived with the memory of her shared with her when she con­ who teamed with the Howard "Education, preparation, teacher's assertion that she was templated giving up swimming. University Department of motivation with a dedication to the "worst writer she had ever "'It doesn't matter if you get Nutritional Sciences to sponsor my community, public speaking met in her life." knocked down 599 times, just "Livin' Healthy with Dr. Ro and is my occupation," she said. "I So she rejected an offer for get up 600," Nichols said. Friends" in the East Ballroom of speak bold, I speak strong." joining Chicken Soup for five "We spend so much time Blackburn Center on Saturday Applause erupts from the months. dragging around our misery and afternoon. audience after her spoken word "I was scared that I would our depression, and our frustra­ The event was comprised of introduction. put my emotions on paper tion that we forget to celebrate a number of companies and pro­ Some students have and someone would judge me who we are,., she added. fessionals lining the ballroom skipped campus activ\tiei; and again," sb.e said to tb.e h\.\."&ned. But ''lhl\e the audience available to advise students on classes to hear Lisa Nichols, the audience. remembered to celebrate who good health and self-care strat­ #1 New York Times Bestselling Also, Nichols used this story they are, they were detern1ined egies. Vendors included the Author of "Chicken Soup for the to share another main point of not to forget another important Howard University Departnlent African-American Soul" speak. her presentation: tell the truth. point-the day Lisa Nichols first of Nutritional Services, Warm \1.ad, Klnjt· Sla ff Pholgrupher This was part of the scene, "When you decide to tell the came to Howard University. Spirit, a self-care and wellness Howard alumna Rovenia Brock hosted a health fair Saturday which was created when the 38- tn1th about something that's Deirdre Mapp, a junior company, The Fit Solution fit- in Blackburn in hopes of informing students of how to live year-old addressed an audience important to you, that's when I See DR. RO, Campus A7 healthy lives. of Howard students and visit- give you big props. That's when See NICHOLS, Campus A7 • STOMP Challenge Motivates Girls for Upcoming Confe ence BY LAUREN STEPHENS the annual Woman to Woman them in conversation about a the steps and be on the same workshop, the Deltas also talked the end result and are looking Hiiitop Steff Writer Conference, also sponsored by variety of subjects accord because you want every­ to the young ladies about col­ forward to the conference. the chapter. "We tried to get to know one to look good ...They picked it lege preparation, highlighting The i3th annual Woman Residents of Crandall Hall "'This is the second annual them, ask them questions about up really well and really fast for the importance of the applica­ to Woman conference, themed awakened to the sounds of uni­ STOMP challenge. It was actu­ themselves, what schools they their age level," Ruth said. tion process, scholarships, and "Sisters Let's Talk. .. Actualizing fied hands, feet and voices from aIJy started as a pre-confer­ go to and what they are involved While the turnout was less essays with advice based on per­ Our Potential, Building high school girls participating ence event last year to get the in .. .it allowed us to open up and than expected, the girls in atten­ sonal experiences. Pathways to Possibility," will be in the second annual STOMP girls encouraged about com­ just talk to them about personal dance were attentive and recep­ "[I'm happy] I could give held on Feb.16 of nex1: year. The challenge, sponsored by Alpha ing to the conference. We vis­ issues," said sorority member tive to the inforniation and skills them the inside view from a col­ annual event allows female stu­ Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta ited 26 schools within the last Cassaundra Cumbess. the Deltas were offering. lege student's perspective, espe­ dents from local high school to Sorority, Inc. four weeks to encourage them Once everyone became "I step now with the Delta cially since I've been there done interact w1th African-American The challenge gave tl1e high to come to the STOMP chal­ acquainted, the actual stepping Dolls ... I'm used to stepping but that, I just wish somebody could professional women with careers school students the opportunity lenge," said Chair of the Won1an began. Led by member Danielle I want a new experience. I don't have told me what to do. They in a variety of fields. This year to learn the art of stepping from to Woman Conference Nubia Ri1th, the girls learned part of know the background behind it, had a lot of questions which the conference will focus on the the Deltas, who placed first in Murray. the routine from this year's so hopefully today I will learn I'n1 glad I was able to answer," importance of self-empower­ Howard University's homecom­ Before the challenge began, homecoming step show. that," said Shernika Harvey, a said sorority me1nber Nicole ment, respect, love, and triumph ing step show for the last four the Deltas made the girls feel "The most difficult [part senior at Dunbar Senior High Melton. against all odds. years. The event was an oppor­ more comfortable by introduc­ of teaching the step] is being School. Despite the small turnout, tunity to motivate the girls for ing themselves and engaging patient enough to break down In addition to the step the Deltas were impressed with

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A4 CAMPUS THEIDLLTOP NOVEMBER 23, 2004 SHARA'S SOAPBOX: Know Your University: Lulu Vere Childers Hall

BY STEPHANIE HALL also started a University Choral Contributing Writer Society and presented high qual­ il) programs to the community. Howard University's Fine Childers motivated her students Arts building is named after to be successful and excel. She Lulu Vere Childers, who w1s the required dedication and supe­ founder and director of tht now rior st,1nclards of performance defunct School of Music. front C'Veryonc, including her­ Childers was born on self. Her drive for excellence and A Feb. 28, 1870 in Dryridge, passion for music gave lasting Ky. She attended the Oberlin inspiration for the Department Conservatory of Music where of Music. Fatherless she studied voice and received Under her leadership, the a diploma in 1896. Since she departn1ent improved and was was considered an outstanding created into a conservatory in Nation graduate, Childers was elected i912 and to the School of Music to membership in the Oberlin in 1918. Childers retired as BY SHARA D. TAYLOR chapter of Pi Kappa Lambda, the CamoustOn/ine Ed1to director of the School of Music National l\lusic Honor Society. in 2940, but continued as acting Although Childers aspired director until 1942. I have been blessed. I have to become a singer, she also Childers made many contri­ never gone without the necessi­ pursued an interest in teach­ butions to Howard University. ties of life (food, clothing, shel­ ing and choral conducting. In She was officially recognized ter, etc.). Because of my moth­ i905, Childers was appointed when the university bestowed er's hard work and sacrifice, I as instructor in methods and upon her, in 1942, the honor­ have never wanted for anything. music at Howard. The follow­ ary degree of Doctor of Music. Never did I feel as though a void ing year, she was selected to be In the classroom portion was present in my life; nor did I 1956, university director of music and of the Fine Arts Building was ever believe that my family struc­ an instructor in singing. named Lulu Vere Childers Hall. ture was different from most of In order to upgrade the Her portrait, painted by Lois - nly peers, probably because the - \f 1, It •lhron 'l•fT l'hotl ,1 ·;il\tr music department, Childers Jones Pierre-Noel, was placed majority of us viewed the single­ incorporated college-level cur­ there in 1964. Affectionately called Fine Arts by Howard students, Lulu Vere Childers Hall's namesake was parent home as a natural occur­ ricula and hired knowledgeable Childers died on March a major contributor to the University and retired in 1940 as director of the former School of rence. 6, and qualified instn1ctors. She 1946 in Howell, Mich. Music. As a child, I can reme1nber thinking how weird life must have been for my classmates who had both their nlolher and father in the home. How was it Talented Tenth's Bowling for Blankets Draws Many possible for them to take orders from two people, when I found BY CHARREAH JACKSON through campus for the oppor­ the latest music pumping from "We see a Asst. Campus Editor tunity of a quick community it difficult to do everything my speakers and turntables in the big gap between service project and some fun on mom requested of me? room. From Jay-Z to classic LL Howard and Bowling and socializing a weekday. Students responded I also remember thinking Cool J, students bowled to thr its surround­ to the sound of a live DJ are to the call as many filled ali the how selfish it was of my male beat as light refreshments were ing community not what the average person lanes of Blackburn's recreation parent to only show up on special served. and we want to considers community service. center bowling alley. fill that gap, .. occasions or when it was con­ Along with the homeless, However, mixing fun and acti\'­ "t-1) friend asked me to venient for him. Back then, I the Talented Tenth has cham­ said Joseph isn1 seemed onl} natural for come <' nd I ant glad I came. It's did not r"alize that his abstnce pioned behind mentoring and Sinipson, co­ Howard's student organizntion, for a good cause," said Tashima would have an effect on my life. breast cancer awareness for founder and the Talented Tenth, as they Goodman, a junior nursing I figured since he was not there, their social platform for the vice-president. hosted Bowling for Blankets on major. "I paid my $s. And he had no influence. I could not year. With a membership boast­ "This is our Thursday evening. have been more wrong. though I am not really familiar ing 75, the organization sends first academ­ Opened to the entire univer­ with the Talented Tenth organi­ I, like so many others sub­ 50 students to Bruce Monroe ic year as an sity, the event was a fundraiser zation, everv dollar counts." jeced to single-parent homes, Elementary to mentor each active and rec­ for the less-fortunate as patrons face a different realization and Others saw the evening as week. ognized group. gave either a blanket or $5 to carry a different burden. We practice for their bowling skills, Though the organization We have finally enter, with all proceeds going must accept the fact that the and an added plus to be able to seeks to help the comn1unily, it arrived and are toward purchasing blankets for help someone else. person who l'nve us -.>.3 of our has its eyes set on other accom­ really trying to the D.C. Homeless. chromosomes is absent. Th.1t is "I like lo bowl, that's what plishments as well. give back." "A lot of people like the idea 50 percent of our entire physical got me down here," said Howard "Our goal for this year is to Thursda~ 's and we have had a good turn out being. Baker. a fourth-year computer be 'Organization of the Year,"' Bowling for and support of donated money How do you explain to a child science major, as he prepared to said Talented Tenth founding Bhnkets was and blankets,.. said Adam Zame, that the absence of the father is pick up a spare, after knocking member Anthon) Goodson, the Talented president of the Talented Tenth. down eight of his ten pins. ~It's M•rl Kini: Starr l'holoerorhtt not her fault? How does a child referring to the coveted Bison Tenth's last "Many homeless people don't Howard organization Talented Tenth hosted who is too voung to understand the holida} season so I know Ball honor given annually to event for the like to go to homeless shelters a Bowling for Blanket event Thursday night, the intricacies of adult problems someone needs a blanket. This the most active campus group. semester open because they don't like the way is the first big event that I know with all proceeds and donations earmarked separate himself from the actions "We want to be known around to the pub­ they are treated, so we are trying for the D.C. homeless. of an independent grown person? of to actuall} focus on bowling. campus and known for what we lic. Ilowe\·er, to providing blankets for them. In what ways should that child It's a lot of people here and a do." plans for next Come to Howard's doorstep and d.•al with the pain (conscious nice social e\'ent. I am meeting Selecting its nan1c front ,semester are For more information students you \\ill se" the homeless laying some new face-:;." and subconscious) and channel the W.E.B. Dubois philosophy already in the works includ'ng can visit the org n:1.ation's table around. Thest are the issues the the anger and frustration? 'Nhether vou were hitting of the same title, th<' Talented a program to honor fa ·ult) in each \Vednesclny in the lower Talented Tenth are taking on." If you want to get lo the root three strikes in a row or hit­ Tenth seeks to modernize the a teacher/staff appreciation, a level of Blackburn or c-ntail Fliers and word of mouth of the issues facing the Black ting no pins at all, DJ Rockko concept of 10 percent of the race spring barbeque on the Yard the group at TalentcrlTenth_ on Bowling for Blankets filtered community, look at the fam­ kept the atmosphere alive with uplifting the other 90 percent. and an event to uplift women. [email protected]. ily arrangements in nlany of our neighborhoods. Young boys have no positive male role nlod­ els, so they turn to each other Photo ot t he Week HBOJBRIEFS for acceptance and create their own n1lc<> for the game of life. Little girls l'row up witl 1out an Savannah State's Mr. TSU Prepa res for Petition Circulates for example of · vhat a real man is Department of Education H BCU Title Lincoln University Name and decide they will find love in Alvard Breaks Record Change the first (second, third or fourth) Historically Black col­ man who expresses the slightest The 2004-2005 budget leges around the nation are After a letter to the interest in them. at Savannah State University planning for the HBCU pag­ University's governing board, Still, there are others who included a $3.3 million grant eant 'An Attribute to Black which described Abraham shut down emotionally, hop­ for the Unh·ersity's Title l\1cn,' and for the first time Lincoln, the Uni\'ersity'.s ing the thought of not having III: Strengthening IIBCU Tennessee State University namesake, as an atheist and a father will slowly erase itself Program. Given by the {TSU) will have representa­ white supremacist, former from m<'mory. It never does. Department of Education, tion. Recently, Antwan Suttle Lincoln Battalion member Now, tl1ere arc those cases in the award was five percent was crowned l\1r. TSt · and Michael Blackburn :;tarted an which tht mothe1 (or the father) higher than last year's grant. will be participuting in the online petition for those in is thrust into .single parenthood Funds will help Savannah pageant in Febniary hosted agreement of a name drnnge. because of a spouse's death or State further implement its by Lincoln University. With The petition and letter have the discontinuance of a marriage. Title III which include the a first place prize of fifteen received nlixed responses I realize that these instances are four major goals of improving hundred dollars and brag­ from the school's adntinis­ difficult and present their own student services, acade1nic ging lights as the official Mr. tration and students. Lincoln set of problems for the children quality, institutional manage­ IIBCU for grabs, Suttle has University was founded in involved. ment and fiscal stability. First implemented the help of a i866, and according to the Unlike instances when the generation college students former Mr. TSU and others University's vice president, father decides to blatantly shun will also be impacted, as the to coach hin1 in etiquette, was started by two colored his parental responsibilities, grant allows the University speech, runway presence and troops who put their savings children who lose a parent may to recruit, enroll and support poise. Some studt'nts at the together to open the institu­ eventuallv find sonte degree of more students, who are capa­ University e.xpressed opposi­ tion and decided on the name solace in knowing that death is a ble, but have limited oppor­ tion for a male pageant as it Lincoln. Blackburn's biggest natural component of life or that tunity. As the oldest HBCU breaks tradition and allows concern is not that the name adults reach the end of their wits in Georgia, Savannah State's males to compete in an arena be changed imn1ediately, with each other. $3.3 million grant will also go that was historically for from a man whom he cites ~1any times, children of towards enhancing the skills, women. As the official male as a racial segregationist not divorced parents have the option technology and development student spokesperson for interested in the equality of to confront the parent who no of faculty and staff and help the University, Suttle imple­ Blacks, but that dialogue of longer lives in the home and keep successful accredita­ mented a University-wide can Lincoln's name be created openly express their emotions. tions. food drive in the first week of and the issue examined. Whetlwr thev exercise it or not 1s November and plans to host another matter. Photographer- Tia Goodson scntinar's for n1ale students, For many children of sin­ which offer interviewing and gle parents, that decision was Summer photography program participant kneels for professional dressing and already made for them. a picture on a flied trip to the World War II monument grooming tips. -Compiled by [email protected] on the National Mall. Chat'l'eah .!aC'kson NOVEMBER 23, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWSA5 NAACP and College Bison Women Have 2-0 Start BISON, from CampusA1 knotted up at 33-33. left. In the second half, the Lady \\'bile the Lad} Bison are lhat game, and the referees took Bison were mo1e focused on get­ happy about their undefeated Republicans Held Forum that away from us. But that's ok ting the ball inside and estab­ start, they know that there is because I feel like we've avenged lishing a presence in the paint. always room for improvement. REPS, from Campus A 1 that students receive for Pell backing from the school sys­ that today." The go to girl was senior center "Always, always! You can't Grants, and a reduction in tems. Hicks made sun' sht put the Andrea .Jones, who finished \\ith ever stay where you arc>." Hicks were the future of sol'ial secu­ the tax breaks that are made Modern day elections arc gan1e out of the ref,•rct''s hands l) points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks. said. "What we ga\'e toda) nlight rity, Pd! grants, the validity of to determine family contri­ often full of propaganda filled by leading all scorers with 25 At the 13:50 mark. Jones scored not be enough tomorrow. The school vouchers, true democ­ butions. Majette also stated buzzwords, which can mislead points, going 4-6 from 3-poinl 611 a spectacular post up move best thing that we can do is go racy, soft 1noney and religion that alternative federal fund­ the mass population, 15- to 30- range. She was also an integral that got a huge reaction from back into the gym and practice. were the topics of interest. ing like scholarships should second intensive blurbs that part of Coach Parson's pressing her bench. Five minutes later, We can always improve on free Shidents interactively incrPase. "A freshman student tell only one part of a story, scheme by managing with six .Jones scored again, this time on throws; we can always i1nprove entered into discussions about who receives a set amount and often leave out impor­ steals. a pretty up and under move that on turnovers; we can gel on the social security, which l'ould of money in grants, should tant facts. Students expressed The Lady Bison stormed out got the fans Lo their feet and put boards son1e more and limit our currently be known as a thing receive an increase in grant disgust with these mislead­ of the gates taking an early 13- the Lady Bison up by a score of fouls. Coach wouldn't know of the past lo younger gen­ money if they maintain a 'B' ing buzzwords, and say that 4 lead thanks to the full-court 60-47. what drills to do had we not erations. It is projected to be average. I think that perfor­ capitalistic politics and elec­ pressure, the Peahens had trou­ "They gave me the ball and made these mistakes. It's all nearly obsolete \\ithin the ne~t mance should also be award­ tions when~ tht' candidate with ble setting up their off<.'nse con1- I could either turno\•er the ball about cutting down one 1nistake 40 years. ed, .. Burns said. the most n1one) wins is not mitting 20 turnovers in the half. or do something wilh it, so I at a time, on<: n1istake at a time, "The status quo won't School vouchers were al...~ democracy. "There are people But towards the end of the first wanted to do something with it," that's going to ultimately, hope­ work. The government can­ a hot topic, with many skeptics of ill-intent who will find ways half they mounted a comeback. Jones said. "It felt good. I've fully, propel us to more victo- not expect to perpetually keep who feel that monies should to spend can1paign money. After Tyonna Vance (21 points, been here three years and that's nes.. " the same system. The system be invested within the public I think that there should be 3 assists) sank two free throws, probably the first time I've ever The Lady Bison \\ill be back that worked yestcrda} won't school system. Burns was set some policy changes to finance the Peahens had their first lead done a post move." in action Nov. 23 at St.Francis work today. A transition must on the notion that vouchers reform," \Vilson said. Burns of the game making the score At that point, the Lady in Pennsylvania. The nex1 home be made," said Congressman create options. Parents should felt that, "it's ludicrous to 29-28 with 2:30 to go in the first Bison never looked back, allow­ game is Dec. 9 against Loyola of Max Burns, a republican from have alternative options to look at the many one and two half. The game would stay close ing St.Peters to only get within Baltimore; tip off time is 7 p.m. Georgia. Congresswoman public schools. Especially in million dollar elections. Our as the team went into the half seven points with 25. seconds Denise :Majette, a den1ocrat­ terms of special education­ spending is out of control." ic representative also from where extra senice is needed, "This t•vcnt was a clas­ Georgia felt very similar. traditional classes are just not sic opportunity for African­ Majette feels that the govern­ adequate. Americans to get to the hearts Students Share Voice Across the Web ment should retain lhe prom­ "Like Max, education is of their elected officials. From ise of social security, especial­ the key to success. It is the this informative dialect stu­ INTERNET, from Campus A2 said and visualize what I asked many campus organizations. ly for those who have made inost important, and a sound dents decided where they stand and listen for what I was looking She is president of Living Stones, investments. investment. Educational on the issues, and not just the tries to remain humble. Smith, for," Sn1ith explained. She said a performing arts ministry on A change in the federal progress must happen on the party. I was disappointed with Harley's assistant in production, this advice helped her pick bet­ can1pus. financial aid formula insti­ front end. It is a proven fact the student turnout of this feels that in this area Harley is ter sound bites. "I rarely find time to just tuted by the U.S. Department that HeadStart students are event. It is a reflection of the succeeding. Smith described As she helps prepare Smith chill," Harley said. "It's always of Education could mean more likely to attend and fin­ lack of political interest. Don't Harley as vel) down to earth for her career in journalism, something to do." tens of thousands of students ish college, yet HeadStart is speak if you're not exercising and straightforward. Harley, a graduating senior, \'Vhile producing broadcasts will end up qualifying for a extremely under funded. But the time to learn about the "Even though she is a senior is looking towards the future. for the website is just one part smaller Pell Grant than last there is more money invest­ policies, and don't speak about and I am a sophomore, she She has applied for internships of Harley's busy schedule, she year--or in some cases, none ed in the prison than educa­ issues that you don't know doesn't make me feel like she's and jobs, and though she does said she takes it seriously and at all. Majette felt that edu­ tion:· ~1ajette said. Wilson about," Brice said. He further in charge, even though she is,·· not haYe an) confirmations has found it to be very benefi­ cational pro\isions and mon­ exclaimed the importance of stated that this event should Smith said. -n's always a col­ yet. she plans on sta)ting in the cial. She said it has taught her ies have been made, but more first-rate education, which he continue and occur monthly. laboration." \Vashington, D.C. area. She about overcoming obstacles and can follow. There should be believes begins \\ith quality Smith also said that Harley feels that this are;, has a lot of making things happen, and also an increase in the an1ount teachers who have financial has worked to help her build opportunities in both profes­ looks good on her resume. her skills as a journalist. She sions she plans to pursue, act­ "I know I'm just blessed described a time when Harley ing and journalism. Eventually because it's not like its some­ began to let her pick the sound she plans to move back closer thing I knew about," Harley said. bites fron1 the interviews. The to home in New Jersey and go "The fact is that I wasn't looking first time, Smith said she felt she into teaching. She also plans to for this, it came to me." did not do that well in choosing nrnintain some kind of ministry sound bites but Harley patient)} at her church. coached her. Right now, Harley stays ''(Harlev] said: close your al'tive hv hanging out with her eyes; visualizP what the pcr.... 011 frit•1Jcls .w d ht·ing in\ olved in

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A lot of first Pat Moran and and TV projects being pro­ Habits in the area might be more timers don't get call backs Associates is a casting duced." Though there are open­ Washington, D.C. is advantageous. "If you're a because there are a lot of agency responsible for cast­ BY ROBIN WILLIAMS ings for actors in the area, recognized as the third good actor here, you may regulars who get first dibs ing extras in HBO's show Contributing Writer musical theater professor, largest acting market in get noticed by casting direc­ at auditions." "The Wire.'' It has also cast the nation and is nationally tors from major cities like The major casting agen­ actors for "Syriana," an director, and choreogra­ For many students in a college environment, pher Mike Malone, believes known to have the second New York and L.A. So many cies in the Washington­ upcoming movie starring eating right is something that is merely a good that being unemployed largest number of theater people are pursuing acting Baltimore area include George Clooney. thought in the back of our minds. With restricted and struggling in the act­ seats. Still, local actors careers in those cities that Carlyn Davis claims meal plans, tight budgets and a handful of alter­ struggle everyday to infil­ it's really hard for one to get to be a unique casting ing business are common native dinning options that are more detrimental factors. "[Nationally], more trate the industry and stay noticed even if he or she is company since every to our health than anything else, students find of them are waiting tables employed. Is there a lack very talented." "A lot of first timers casting staff member themselves at a crossroads between their imme­ of opportunities for actors Radio, tv, and film has a degree in theatre than performing because diate resources and their long-term health. As don't get call backs in D.C. or are they just not major and actor J. Arthur and experience in film. no actor can earn a living sh1dents at an HBCU, bad eating habits are a because there are looking hard enough? E. Brooks has been fortu­ This agency cast e,'\1:ras year-round working in this major concern. More than before, nate in getting noticed. a lot of regulars in "National Treasure" profession. It may be pos­ D.C. community program, Justice for All opportunities for actors in "For the last few years, I've who get first dibs at starring Nicholas Cage. sible for actors to be cast Species (JAS) is an organization aimed at inform­ the Baltimore-Washington been able to get a lot of gigs Another cast- continually if they're on ing the public on health awareness, proper eating auditions." area are on the rise. TV through casting agencies in ing agency is Betsy Broadway or if they are part habits, vegetarianism and its effects on individu­ series' like HBO's "The the area. I got the opportu­ -Maboud Ebrahim Zadeh, Royall, which helped of the lucky few." al health, including African Americans and other Wire" and "K-Street," nity to be an extra in movies Actor cast NBC's show "West Nevertheless, the act­ ethnic groups. As many studies have shown, poor NBC's "West Wing," and like 'Syriana,' 'Triple X,' and Wing." It is also respon­ ing market in the District eating habits have been directly linked to the CBS' "The District" are all I had the returning role of a sible for casting extras is growing and providing depletion of physical health overtime. being produced and cast in lieutenant on the show 'The in KFC anQ. McDonald's actors with an abundance Through work within the D.C. community the area. "Ladder 49," a new Wire.' " commercials. Betsy of opportunities to perform. and surrounding areas, JAS's mission is to give movie now in theaters star­ Casting agencies pro­ Central Casting, which Royall Casting Associate The only questions to con­ helpful information on vegetarianism and how ring John Travolta, was also vide a lot of local actors claims to be the leading tal­ Amber Davila said, "I've sider are how bad do the unhealthy diets ultimately cause many illnesses produced and cast here. with work; however, alum­ ent casting agency in the been professionally act­ actors in D.C. want to suc­ such as obesity, hypertension and high blood nus and actor Maboud area. It has cast actors in ing for two years and I've ceed and just how hard are pressure. By targeting people of all ages, genders New York and L.A. have more job opportunities for Ebrahim Zadeh said, "The movies like "Forest Gump," noticed that this area is get­ they willing to work for act­ and ethnic backgrounds, JAS spreads the word on actors, but graduate film trouble with [open casting "The Pelican Brief,'' and ting a lot better. Each year ing stardom. the issue and why we all should be concerned. Due to poor choices of food, many people, AfricanAmericans in particular, face great dan­ gers with health. "African Americans are high salt retainers," said Dr. Clement Banda, M.D. Malawi African Choir Pro01otes HIVI AIDS Awareness native and a practicing vegan, Banda is just one of the few doctors and health professionals who BY STACEY ANDERSON South African citizens. The still has a very depressed through four. t..1any high community is excellent and strongly support JAS in informing others of the Contributing Writer tour took them American and under-served commu­ school students constantly they are doing it through health risks of unhealthy diets. "Retained salt to University, University of nity," said Karl Marshall, a protested against the unfair gospel, which is a beautiful causes high blood pressure," he explains. Imagine drums send­ the District of Columbia, local representative for the conditions in South Africa thing, said sophomore the­ Other contributing factors to this disease are ing vibrations throughout a Zanzibar and numerous Kunjalo Music Ministries and missed their o>vn grad­ ater arts major, K.isa Willis. weight and age. Blood pressure rates increase room, people dancing and a local churches. and former Howard uations. As a result of this Others were privileged with age; however, it is never too earl} to start on crowd brought to their feet The Kunjalo Music University student. and high unemployment enough to see the Kunjalo a healthy diet. Dr. Roba, M.D., Ethiopian native while doing the thunder­ Ministries officially formed The Kunjalo ministries rates, the Kunjalo minis­ Music Ministries in full and supporter of JAS explains, "Cutting down on clap. This was not the scene in 2001 but members have work with HIV and AIDS tries started a job-training effect. Palesa Nkabane of cholesterol and fats," is a helpful method of good of a hip-hop concert, but participated in other min­ patients, as well as the fami­ program. Silver Spring saw the group health, along with eating in moderation. rather the sight of a church istries for over ten years. lies that are affected by the Niekerk's future plans perform twice. Not only is the organization determined to congregation anointed with They are comprised of 13 epidemic. The ministry pro­ include continued network­ "The way they sing, the inform the public of the benefits ofvegetarianism the presence of the Kunjalo members and include a vides testing, treatment, ing and visiting other coun­ way they dance--they are to a healthy life, but Justice for All Species is also (Koon-ja-low) Music five-piece band. The group vital information and spiri­ tries. He would also like to wonderful. I like to dance, dedicated to providing the necessary resources Ministries. first toured Chicago at the tual support to the commu­ choose the top two students sing, jump, everything. I to con1munities of color that promote vegetarian "We don't want hand request of Jesse Jackson. diets. Hosting several vegetarian cooking classes, nity. They also offer coun­ from the community each feel free,~ Nkabane said. outs, but rather to bless They went on to perform seling to inmates who are year and fund their endeav­ All charitable contri­ health professional panel discussions and vege­ people with our music," in Spain, Scotland, England affected by the disease. ors to study abroad. butions to Kunjalo Music tarian food taste testing events, JAS is committed said Senior Pastor ;md and many African nations. Countless orphaned Many Howard students Ministries and the fight for to completing its mission by working in the com­ Group Manager Emmanuel The music ministry is children whose parents died were saddened that the munity in order to inform, educate, and influence HIVI AIDS can be sent to The Niekerk. a division of the Kunjalo from HIV or AIDS often go group did not perform on Kunjalo Music Ministries, individuals into making healthy choices for their This gospel group Community Worship to school without a meal for campus, but still appreciat­ diets and their lives. Attn: Karl Marshall, 4401A from the Elsies River area Centre, which is a non-prof­ the entire day. In response ed their efforts to confront Connecticut Ave., NW, Cholesterol levels, as pointed out during a of Capetown, South Africa it organization comprised to this disheartening prob­ the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Washington, DC 20008. recent JAS seminar, are much lower in veg­ toured Washington, D.C. for of local churches in Elsies lem, the Kunjalo ministries "Africa is going through etarians than in meat eaters. "These levels of two weeks to raise funds for River. quickly started a meal pro­ so much right now. Coming cholesterol can be controlled better through a HIVI AIDS programs that "This township formed gram and offer breakfast here to cure this epidemic controlled diet," Banda said. serve to test and educate during apartheid and to orphans in grades one and finding ways to treat the Along with the man) other factors that play into a healthy eating habit, culture, environ­ ment and the community within which one lives also play a large part in health. The types of food that we choose to eat have a direct effect on the quality of health we have as individuals. Former Students Start Through several community outreach programs and events, JAS works hard to inform the public of several ways they can lead healthy lives includ­ Marketing Company ing vegetarianism, exercise and regular visits to a physician. Other diseases such as breast cancer, which BY PAMELA NOBLES show will be held in New Jersey nity component that affects has plagued African American women at alarm­ Contributing Writer during Thanksgiving weekend people within the COlllmunity. ingly high rates, are also attributed to poor diets on Nov. 27-28. This two-day The reactions received have If you enjoyed "Sensory event will showcase competing been positive and welcoming. Check out and other unhealthy ways of life. As African A111ericans, we should be informed, concerned Overload," then part of the designs of feature internation­ "Everybody has been pleased," and do whatever it takes to prevent it. In fact, appreciation should be given al artists from the Caribbean, Baiyina said. according to the Alnerican Dietetic Association, to Maximum Exposure 2. Europe and the United States. Despite the highly satu­ Two sisters including Another fashion show will rated market of similar colll­ the Metro death from coronary artery disease and diabetes are greater in non-vegetarians than in vegetar­ Howard University alumna also be held this month titled peting companies, Maximum ians. In the same study, it was found that blood Alyssa Baiyina established "Simply Regal." The show will Exposure 2 offers a mix of ele­ cholesterol levels of vegetarians are 14 percent this marketing and branding feature designs by Kas and ments like no other. company in 2001. Maximum upcoming designers. I Like Rob Rich of Roe City section for lower than those of non-vegetarians. Vegans, those who cut 111eat, eggs, and all other dairy Exposure 2 is set to provide Your S.T.Y.L.E. 2 (Showing Records comments on decid­ products out of their diets, have blood cholesterol a platform for organizations The Youth Love Everyday) is a ing to use Maximum Exposure levels 35 percent lower than non-vegetarians. or talents of individuals to teens only party to be held mid­ 2 because of their ability to be showcased and introduce December in Maryland. Other relate well with clients. your local Furthermore, women who eat red meat daily have a 250 percent greater risk of colon cancer products or services by provid­ events Maximum Exposure "It boiled down to rela­ than women who eat meat less than once a month. ing awareness. 2 will be sponsoring are a ski tionships. There was a good As college students at a Black university, vegetar­ The company is based in trip with Kid Capri and a Super relationship on a personal and Washington, D.C. and also Bowl party. business level," he said. Rich news next ianism and information on ways to prevent the many diseases that threaten African Americans maintains strong connections Baiyina commented that continued to comment on the should be of great concern. Although as college in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, North tl1e dollar is not what always turnout of 2,000 people at the students, a healthy eating habit is sometimes Carolina, Tampa, Orlando and compels the company to per­ venues organized by Maximum the Bay Area of California. form at its best. The gratitude Exposure 2 as well as listening semester! not an option, solutions to this problem can be met. According to the co-founders of JAS, rais­ Maximum Exposure 2 and knowledge of helping an parties and tours that the com­ ing awareness of the benefits of vegetarianism sheds light on upcoming orga­ organization or an individual pany helped to line up. and lobbying to increase vegan and vegetarian nizations, individuals and tal­ satisfies the team at Maximum Maximum Exposure 2 options in on-campus cafeterias are just a few of ents. Exposure 2. engages in these promotional the many approaches students can take. "We take pride and make "I take more pride in pro­ events to return love to the The goal of JAS is to raise awareness about it a point to bring exposure to viding artists with an outlet community and also works the benefits that vegetarianism has on African those who need to be exposed," to perform, you never know with celebrities with different Americans and all cultures as a whole. Providing said Vice President of Special if you're dealing with the next events. Some of the celebri­ resources and support, Justice for All Species Events and Marketing Keiva Puffy Combs," Whatley said. ties include, Tommy Davidson, (JAS) is dedicated to influencing cultural com­ Whatley. "I have a drive to succeed Olivia Fox, BET's Big Tigger munication through panels and seminar discus­ Maximum Exposure 2 has and the gratification on kids' and Allen Iverson. sions and community intervention. several upcoming events. The faces when they have received For additional informa­ events range from a political haircuts and prizes are price­ tion concerning Maximum standpointtotheupscalegro>m less." The 1najority of events Exposure 2 check out and sexy on down to the youth Maximum Exposure 2 par­ the website at www. of the community. A fashion ticipates in involve a commu- MaximumExposure2.com...... 11111111------;------

NOVEMBER 23, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWSA7 Nichols Overcomes Adversities NICHOLS, from Campus A2 copies since its September release. English major, says she does Nichols appeared during not think she will forget Nichols' the College of Arts and Sciences speech mostly because of the sto­ Student Council's Black Examples ries she told about her life. Sharing Their Stories (B.E.S.T.S.) "It was really interesting," Lecture Series. Mapp said. "I can sec why she Arts and Sciences Student uplifts people. She connected with Council President Faith L. Walls, you on a personal level." said she believes her visit was Jennifer Matthews, a fresh­ effective. man human development major, "I think that she's real, wheth­ agreed. er you are 12 or 24 [years old), 'She did give a lot of encour­ you will realize that your stories aging words," Matthews said. "I are similar," Walls said, adding personally gained from her story that Nichols' visit was a pilot for .. about her English teacher." longer visit. "Chicken Soup for the African She is due to return to Howard American Soul" has sold 125,000 in February. GEORGE CLOONEY BRAD PITI Health Fair Held in MATIDAMON Blackburn CATHERINE ZETA-JONES DR. RO, from Campus A2 offering advice and answering ANDY GARCIA questions to all who approached ness consultants, and A Massage her. DON CHEADLE Therapist In Motion Inc., among Among the fitness ell."Perts others. were Yusef Battle, consultant and BERNIE MAC Patrons had the opportunity owner of The Fit Solution and to have a body fat analysis and gradaute of Howard as well. "I AN~ULIA ROBERTS other health screenings, receive wanted to let people know that massages and meet Dr. Ro along we can help them with fitness; with Glinda Bridgforth, co-author we have metabolism tests and can of Girl, Make Your Money Grow!, help with proper behavior train­ lJJ.., ~J~ J~J :) ~ -1 ~VJ ~ I ,VJ, I and Valorie Burton, life coach and ing. We want to do anything we author of Listen to Your Life. The can to help them with their goal." authors were also available for TWELVE IS THE NEW ELEVEN. James H. Clark, president and WARNER BROS. PICTURES P!mlls book signings and questions. CEO of A Massage Therapist in ··1 was glad to meet Dr. Motion Inc., and one of the nlas­ 1~DA: 11.mi VILLAGE ROADSHOW PICTURES AJERRYWElllTRAUB/SECTION EIGHT i GEORGE ClOUNEY BRAD PITT MATT DAMON Bridgforth," said Anonne sage therapists on site wanted to CATHERINEZ ETA-JOl;fSANDY GARCIA DON CHEADLE BERNIE MAC oo JULIA ROBERTS "OCEArl'STWELVE" CASEY AFFLECK SCOTT CAAN VINllNT CASSfi Williams, a senior human devel­ get more blacks acclimated with EDDIE JEMISONw1111 CARL REINER oo ELLIOTT GOULD m'Gi MllffIA CANONERO Wlllfi STEPHEN MIRRIONE.ill P~ PHILIPMESSlllA opment major. "I read her first the massage as a health issue. ~ DAV ID HOLMES P~ FREDRIC WBROST GREGORY JACOBS r~ JOHN HARDY SUSAN EKINS Nm BRUil BERMAN wRmg: GEORGE NOLFI book and found that she was very "There are many benefits that we .,,_ ..!"!,OCMC, personable [today]." don't know about," Clark said. . ~ . j :212iJr~=::=~1. :~~~!.~i!~J1RAUB ~ STEVENSOOERBE~~~~d~;!~ ~ "I came to help the Nutrition "(Massages] push toxins out of the WWW. • .NET club, but I am also an athlete so body and should be done once a I'm interested in learning about month." health and staying fit," said soph­ Despite the many helpful omore nutrition major Shanon services and information being Morris. offered on Saturday, the turn out The e\'ent also included a was lower than many expected fashion show of the Dr. RoGear due to conflicts with the game and activewear line, which featured other events at the University over models of all sizes, and an exer­ the weekend. cise demonstration by Fitness .. The event should have been First. In addition lo Dr. Ro, both advertised more," Morris said, Burton and Bridgforth highlight­ in accordance with many other ed issues covered in their books; attendees including Veronica I Bridgeforth advising on how to Garnett. stay out of debt and balance a .. I wish more people knew,·· ·------··"'I • checkbook nnd Burton discussing said Garnett, a sophomore nutri­ • e ·re .... : •" getting in order one's mind, body tional science major, who felt the ' •••••• and money in order to find a pur­ e\'ent would haYe been even bet ------.,------.------~------pose. ter it more people were in atten­ "I wanted to put together an dance. "It is important to raise event at Howard because I am awareness and get blacks back on www. fo rdveh rel es. com/ col leg eg rad an alum of the school," said Dr. track [health wise]," Garnett said. -, - Ro who received her Masters and "The event went well," said • - • Ph.D. from Howard in nutritional Dr. Ro, who would like to make • • science. "I wanted women and it an annual affair. Dr. Ro's "Ten • • their families to get advice on how Secrets to Livin' Healthy" will be to get their mind body and spirit available in paperback in January [______t ~ aligned," said Dr. Ro who was vcrv and is currently available in hard­ accessible throughout the event, cover anywhere books are sold. e r e------1 et t • •

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BY BRITNEY JOHNSON indifferent, students have mixed Like l\lizell, many students ComrtbUfing Wr t11• feelings over staying through who are unable to travel home Thanksgiving. Some offset their choose to make arrangements ardless of how negativity by looking forward to to visit places nearby just to many students enjoy the time when they \\ill be able get away. For instance, Jabari fficing at Howard, to go home again Smith, also a sophomore broad­ most look forward to the holi­ .Many students stay at cast journalism major said he Where the day breaks that will allow school to avoid paying the had to make other arrange­ them to travel back home to inflated holiday season travel­ ments because he waited too reunite with family and friends. ing costs. t.1any also find that late to try to buy his plane tick­ Heart Is Students come from all over the traveling home so close to the et. United States and the world to winter break can be tedious and "fm from New Orleans BY KEITH LAING become leaders for America and unnecessary. and the Bavou• Classic is LHo & Styfo Editor the global community. Vanessa l\fizell, a sopho­ Thanksgi\ing weekend," he However, the reality for more broadcast journalism said. "Tickets arc $300-400, L.1st week in Lifelines, I some, like junior broadcast jour­ major, ,.,.;n not be traveling so I'll be \isiting family in ·--~ mentioned that the first step lo nalism 1najor Maureen Taylor, is home to Los Angeles for the l\taryland this year. Hopefully Though many students will be returning home for the holi­ recovery 1s admitting you have that they are unable to go hon1e break. the money I saved can be put days, some students will spend the break on campus. a problem, :111d lo and behold, I and may spend Thanksgiving, "It is way too expensive to toward going home for Mardi limited to a minin1um amount students who are still here on have another problem. In addi­ and even Christmas, at JIU. For try to go home," she said. "I Gras." of visits home. For these stu­ campus. tion to being addicted to my cell Taylor, this Thanksgiving will stayed here for Thanksgiving Freshman architecture dents, the plane ticket home Additionally, Residence phone, I have also discovcn•d be a lonely one. last year, and it was really lone­ major Anna Mccorvey shared can be especially expensive. Life is hosting a Thanksgiving that in the manliest way pos­ "Thb is my first time away ly because nobody was around. a similar circumstance. She "A ticket to Trinidad could dinner for students who are sible, I'm a punk. from home and it sucks because This year, I'm going to catch up said she is going to miss her Sec, being a rational think­ cost anywhere from $600- deciding to stay at the ~1ecca for I really want to be at home," on some work, or even take a home in l\toss Point, ~1iss. this $1200 dollars," said Renaldo the holidays. The mini-celebra­ ing male, when making plans Taylor said. "It makes me sad." little trip up to New York just to Thanksgi,ing break. Rousseau, a sophomore chemi­ tion \\ill be held in the Bethune for the break, I considered all \Vhether sad, lonely or get away.~ Mlt cost too much to go home cal engineering major. "This Annex seminar room from 1 the pros nnd cons. I seriously now, and then turn right around wilJ be my first break staying p.m. - 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving considered chalking it up and and go home for Christmas in because last year it was cheaper Day. Although it may not be the spending thl' break sleeping in a few weeks," she said. "I'm to visit my aunt in England. My same as being home, it offers my room. You've heard all the actually looking forward to eat­ mother is coming though, so students an opportunity to n•asons lwfon'. It's only a thrl't'· ing dinner with someone from that's good." observe the holiday and enjoy day break (ex"cpt for those of my hometown; that makes it Fortunately for those not a special ml•al with others who you who c1re ri•ading this after easier. .. going home for the Thanksgiving have cltosen HU as their home retm ning to campus because Most commonly, interna­ holiday, Residence Life does not for the Thank.-;giving holiday. you skipped town on Friday), tional students and students require that everyone evacuate the plane fares arc incredibly from west coast states such as the dormitories, and the Annex expensive, and call me lazy, but California and Washington are I didn't really feel like packing. cafeteria stays open to feed the However, cl~pitc all that, I mnde un emotional decision. To make matll1 rs worse. though I almost always l0 hide mr female State Clubs Proudly Present Hollerin' at friends for not using rationak> thinking wlwn it comes to nmt­ lcrs of the heart, here I go doing Their Latest Fashions Howard: The Art the s.unc thing. Even in the face of alJ the BY ANYA ALEXANDER reasons I should stav, I decided Contnbuting Writer at the last possible minute to Of the Holla' go. 1\ly parents started talking Every year, HU's state clubs myself," said Gray, who stressed design shirts for club members BY JANA HOMES the importance of being sincere ahout how they hadn't seen me Hilltop Staff Writer in a while and my brother called to represent their state and this and respectful. to tl•ll nH' tlw things he wanted semester, as many of the latest He is not alone in the sen­ to do whik I was in town, and fashions appear on the yard, Some may laugh at the timent that there is a lack of 1'111 not ashamed to admit it got the competition is on for which sketch on "The Chapelle Show" respect in the way that some to me. Ok. maybe I am a little state club has the best shirt. that depicts a man approaching people attempt to gain romantic ashamed, but it really did! "I really like the Georgia women shouting "Lemme holla', favor '"ith others. Of course, this means that Club sweatshirt," said lemme holla', lemme holla,' " MGuys don't take girls seri: • I'm not just a punk, I'm an e1no· Louisiana Club president but the practice seems to be a lot ously. They just holla' at any tional punk. It doesn't get n1uch Dominique Charles, a junior more common then you would supple young things. They'll just worse than that. This kind of accounting major. MThe shirts think. walk up and say anything to you. thing eould ruin a guy's reputa­ arc really nice this year and "The frequency of people They don't have the technique," tion. \Von! &l'ts around that 1'1n it seems that everybody has attempting to talk to us is ridic­ said Kristal Knight, a junior a sap and i'n\ through with half stepped up their gan1e." ulous," said Alexandra Sutton, broadcast major, who said that thl· woml'll on this campus, no Since most students on a sophomore biology major. "It there is an art to approaching matter how debonair my Sl'llse Howard's campus are into \1a)• (,UHam·SC'n1c>r Photo l'.dhor actually sickens me a little bit, someone, but it is best exercised of st) le is! clothing and fashion, sporting It's not hard to tell where students call home nowadays as because when it happens so on someone that one is already It's str.111ge. but I really don't their state gear is just another members of HU's state clubs have been proudly sporting often, it becomes trivial to them at least n1ildly acquainted with. care. l want to see my fam­ opportunity for students to their organization's newest threads. and we become desensitized, Knight said that seeing ily and spend the holidays "ith make a statement and rep· making it harder for someone someone often or knowing them resent where they are front. those that 1natter most to me. test won four LATE.'< tickets is what makes the different t­ with genuine interest." from a common course are ideal .Many clubs t-shirts have in the so if that makes 1ne a punk, then for their design. shirts so unique. The California But some male students shy ways to find people to introduce past included common sa)ing like Redman, I'll be that. TheNewYorkersUnlimited Club, for example, has a unique away from the use of the con­ one's self lo. She also empha­ on the shirt that reflected the I really don't think people selection process was a little concept for creating the designs trived "game" that has become sized the idea that people should culture and dialect of different begrudge me for wanting to go different from the Louisiana for their shirts. They use differ­ commonplace for many. have at least one conversation parts of the state. They ha\'e htHlll', but my boys all found Club's. Secretal)· Shari Logan ent company logos and designs .. I don't really use pick up before exchanging numbers, also contained words. phrases the thought procc:-ses that led said that the E-board devel­ but change the images, turning lines, I just try and be myself. to ensure some type of verbal and popular hang out spots in I to that dc<:i-;ion hilariou~. But oped the idea for their shirt it into their own. For example, because don't think pick-up chemistry nnd compatibility. their rities. The problem for the) 're like famil) too, so I'm and the club members came last year they used the Converse lines are appropriate. I think "Ju.st because they look some club members is that vel) sure at -;onw point in the near to a general consensus of the logo. capitalized the 'C' and 'Excuse me, how are you doing?' good, doe~n't mean they wanna often some areas or regions future I'll be appl)ing this same shirt. turned it into California. And is fine," said Joshua Gray, give you their number," Knight \\ithin the state are more a senior broadca:.1 journal­ said. She is not the only one logic as I plot my return to the ~Our shirt this year is a rep­ this year, the club shirt takes en1phasized than other parts. Mecca. resentation of the whole state the \\'arner Brothers shield ism major. "If I see someone who recognizes the problems However, many state dubs this Titere's just a feeling that and not just certain areas of and changes the B in 'Brothers' I'm interested in, I'm just like that can be present in the woo- semester have incorporated all romes "ith going home that the state... the shirt repre.sents to a C. ,,;th the words WEST 'Excuse, me,' and I introduce See HOLLA, News 87 of the regions of their state..; to can't be replaced. 1 don't know a sign of unity and we want to COAST going straight across ensure that e\'eryone is repre­ who first said that home is where display it to evel)·one else." instead of\\'arner Brothers. Sl'lltl'd. tht• heart is, but the~ were right \\'bile some clubs focus -our sweabhirt is unique, "The Louisiana Club shirt is on the n1onc~·. on their state feature.~, other creative, and trendsetting more diverse this ) car because clubs shirts compete "ith because on the back of the shirt ofthe LouLsiana license plate on ive really wanttd 11.clth other states. For instance, the it brings the Cali flavor through the back of the shirt, so e\ ecy - Laing to respond to your inqui­ ~1ichigan Club t-shirt's theme the words and phrases," said body relates and feel~ apart of ri<'s. but he's already headed is ~,ve got this club thing on California Club president that," said Adrienne Francois, south 011 l-95. He came to the lock.~ The graphic design Courtney l\Iaye, n sophomore a sophomore physical therapy office u!ith his bags, and before includes a jail cell "ith other broadcast journalism major. major. u•c finished telling him that the club names locked behind it, l\fany clubs include the cost In order to capitalize on the papertuasfinished. heu:asgonc. and the hand of l\Hchigan turn­ of the shirt in thcir semester artistic abilities from the whole Once we co11vi11ce that his home ing the key to the cell. dues. The cost of these creative HU community. the Louisiana is really the Hilltop office. we're "I think that the :Michigan shirts ranges from 15 to 20 dol­ Club or~anized a t-shirt de.-.ign sure he'll get back to you. Until Club shirt is a lot better from lars which is for more money conte:,1 opened to all students then, send your thoughts to life last year," said sophomore than what the members actual­ fron1 other states. Charles said 11_shJleo405<..ii'yahoo.com and biolog) major Tristin Hurley. ly pay for the shirts. Ho"ever, that the contest was very effec­ have a Happy Thanksgiving. "It represents all the cities and some clubs have fundraisers to ti\'e because it allo\\ed mem­ also emphasizes the Detroit ha\·e enough money to get the bers from other states to learn t.fetropolitan area." shirts produced. n.c.-...~n z ,, s about the Louisiana culture. It Each club has a different Some students rely on pick-up lines to grab the attention of also ga\·e the men1bers a wider approach to creating the shirt objects of their affection. range of options to choose design and style, and this alone from. The \\inner of the con- 82 LIFE & STYLE THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 23, 2004 Student Entreprenuers Aspiring Artist Wants to Show Take Care Of Business He Is Lyrically Inclined BY CHARLAE WASHINGTON BY TOYNETT HALL working on his debut album also stated that Def Jam has Hilltop Staff Writer Contributing Wnter titled -Lyrically Inclined- which, e.\.-pressed interest in him. thus far, has been produced in a No matter where he ends One of the biggest initia­ makeshift studio located in the up, Abernathy said that he tives of Howard's School of At first glance, Aaron closet inside his room. was going to create music with Business is instilling the vir­ Abernathy seems just like any MI felt that at the time, I meaning. tues of entrepreneurship into other student at Howard. He had to get this done. and I had -1 just want to help music. - students. Well, the school's is often found hanging out on to do it myself." he said. -1 had he said. ~r want to clean the administrators can take heart the yard with friends or seen no idea how I was going to do lyrics up. get away from all this in the fact that severaJ students in passing to and from class. it, but I just prayed about it. I commercial mess that's out on campus have heard the les­ But few people know that recorded eve1ything \\;th [just] there, and haYe people '";th dis­ son loud and clear. Abernathy, also known as AB, is a ~1acintosh computer, a mic, a tinct sounds.- It seems that Howard's an aspiring musician who hopes mixer, a program called ·Garage Some ha,·e said that AB's dorms are fast becoming dens his passion for hopes will soon Band' and a live acoustic gui­ music sounds like a mL"\ of neo­ of commerce as enterprising land him a major record deal. tar,- Abernathy said. soul and jazz. but he suggested students are putting fire behind Abernathy is a senior music ''\\Then I graduate, hope­ that he was not trying to place the phrase "taking care of busi­ business major with a concen­ fully I get a deal with a major himself in a category. ness." From clothing design to tration in jazz piano. He is an label, and maybe ru be able to "I'm just going where,·er it computer tune-ups, you can independent artist whose tal­ work behind the scenes and be takes me, .. Abernath.\· said. ".My find just about anything you ents are multifaceted. that songwriter that I want to father told me to, 'go where,·er want or need for sale at the .. I write all my own music, be,'" Abernathy said. the music takes you. Don't try Mecca. do all my background vocals, Toward that end, AB said to limit yourself; don't try to put Freshman communications play the guitar, the piano and he has connections with major yourself into a box, whatever major Tiara Wilcox is a licensed vocally arrange all my music," recording label, such as two type of music you want to do, cosmetologist, who offers a Abernathy said. "I'm a one man A & R representatives from do it."' variety of hair services. band.'" J Records who are waiting to Brandi Waller, a junior jazz "I've been doing hair since Abernathy is currently receive Abernathy's demo. He See AB, News 87 I was in seventh grade, and I decided to do cosmetology voca­ tionally during high school", Wilcox said. "Ultimately I want to be editor-in-chief of a hip­ hop magazine. This is some­ \ta,.. CllUam~~nior Pho10 F..dllf>f' thing that I do because I love Transactions such as this have long been commonplace in to do it, and it keeps me from the dorms over Howard University. being broke It's nice to have a little spending money." phones with downloads. "I was run it as a business, we just Like Wilcox, many other doing it before I came here, so I cook because we like to have students have taken to busi­ just continued doing it." good food once in a while," ness as a way to keep a little Though students appre­ Wilson said. extra money in their pockets, as ciate the money they earn, "College students don't have opposed to finding a job, which most are not out to make a a lot of money, so I charge dis­ may be difficult or unfeasible, huge profit. Freshmen biology counted prices, which attracts when added to schoolwork. majors Michelle Wilson and a lot of customers, so we both -1 want a rt'al job, but Cassie McGill, cook big dinners benefit," Wilcox said. this is the easiPst thing to do and charge no more than $4 Though students are main­ ly conducting intra-campus right now, laughed freshman per person. 1 iot C~ood..on~\t•fJ Ph01C>Rraphtr marketing major Brandon "We only charge to pay for commerce, they are not exempt Howard senior Aaron Abernathy is a "one man band," having created his album in a makeshift Thrasher, who equips Nextel the groceries. We don't really See HUSTLE, News 87 studio in his room closet.

Incredible Companies, Hip-Hop's Blonde Bomber Incredible Film Drops Another One BY TOMI AKINMUSURU has the-potential-to-be-a-diss­ album, "Just Lose It" took time BY DANIELLE N. JACKSON clock-punching insurance agent Hilltop Staff Writer record ("Never Enough"). to poke fun at Michael Jackson Contributing Wnter bored from the lack of action in In typical Eminem fashion, and his current child molesta- his life. He gets a chance to "It's a bird, it's a plane, For Eminem fans world­ the album provides a wide spec­ tion case. The lyrics in this song relive his superhero days, when no... it's The lncredibles!" wide, the release of his new­ trum oflyrics and topics, ranging caused some die-11.ard Eminem he is mysteriously called to a Disney and Pi,xar have teamed est album Encore was definitely from his daughter to the notori­ fans to question whether or not remote island for a top-secret up once again and released the worth the wait. ous lyrical battle that his record he had crossed the line. assignment. aptly titled animation, "The According to SoundScan label, Shady/Aftermath/G-Unit "What else could I pos­ Mr. Incredible gets him­ Incredibles." charts, the album, which was engaged in with the record label sibly do to make noise/I done self into a bind and his family, Directed by Brad Bird and released four days earlier than formerly known as Murder Inc. touched on everything, but little including his three super chil­ holding the number one spot planned, sold more than 710,000 In a track entitled "Like Toy boys/and that's not a stab at dren Violet, Dash, and Jack, for two weeks in a row, the film copies. Because the SoundScan Soldiers," Eminem addresses Michael, that's just a metaphor, must pool their super powers has grossed $143,255,844 since system tallies the units for each the various feuds that he has I'm just psycho," rhymed the to saVl' the world. its rdease on No\'. 5, 2004. week on Sunday nights at mid­ been involved in, and likens the Detroit rapper. Unlike the previous Pixar Parked \\.ith just the right rom­ night, the record will go down MCs in the music industry to The last song on the album films. ''Toy Story I" and "II," bin,1tion of action, romanl'C, as the fourth-largest first week puppets in a larger scheme. is the album-titled collaboration "A Bug's Life," "Monsters Inc.,·· "''"'.mo'it'\.JAhOCM'Om suspense, and con1ed), this total of this year- after a mere From the psychopathic mind with 50 Cent and Nate Dogg. and "Finding Nemo," "The Disney/Pixar's new- incredible flick is a pleaser for three days on store shelves. of Marshall Mathers comes Musically, the album boasts Incredibles" introduces the ele­ est computer generated all ages. Another accolade to add to "One Shot 2 Shot," a collabora­ some of the best beats to come n1ent of reality in addition to release, "The lncredibles," "The Incredibles"' tells the Eminem's resume is that this is tive effort with Di2. The song out this year. Lyrically, the the fantas). is a surefire winner. story of a fomil~ of superheroes the third occasion in his career paints a picture of an assassina­ entire album is refreshing with On the one hand, the Parr who ultimately have to work that his new album will debut at tion attempt on D12 at one of Eminem's witty use of meta­ fan1ily lh·C's the life of the typi­ together to defoat eYil. Bob and Incredibles" less magical, its rightful top position. their performances. phors. Economically, "Encore" cal An1erican family in the sub­ HelC'n Parr are ~fr. Incredible therefore, less appealing but The 20-track album follows "Rain Man" and "Just Lose is under $15 vvith 20 quality urbs with the same problems and Elastigirl. famous super­ the realism made the movie the many times successful for­ It" are probably the songs that tracks. The added perk of pur­ that are commonly found in heroes in thl' J95o's. The two more engaging. mula of making it to number bring the most controvers:>. In chasing this album is a bonus these households. On the other. \\ere forCl'd into an unhmel) Though it is the first of the one: Release a jovially nonsensi­ "Rain Man,- Eminem pokes fun disk with three brand new tracks the) have super powers which retirement. ht'causl' of citi:'.ens Pixar films to receive a PG rat­ cal song that mentions many pop at the now deceased Christopher ("We as Americans," "Love You separate then1 from the normal set>king dan1ages for his unso­ ing, -The Incredibles" is still a figureheads to get controversy Reeves with lyrics like -1 won't More," and "Ricky Ticky Toe"). pcople and force them to try to licited good deeds. niust see for all audiences. started ("Just Lose It"). Then, stand for this/ and Christopher This album is a definite must­ conceal thC'ir powers to fit in. Fiftel'n yt•ars after retiring Grade: A release a dark introspecbve song Reeves won't sit for this nei­ buy and is guaranteed not to Son1e critics Sa) that the the superhero gig. Bob Parr is a c-l\.1osh-), and then a song that ther." The first single off of the disappoint. Grade: A lack of fantasy makes !he Destiny's Child Returns to Fulfill Fans BY MICHAEL ARCENEAUX interC'sting changes. On -Happy purpose of attention grabbing, !-Shirt- highlight the group's Contnbut1ng Writer Face.- fron1 their last album. but neither show an accurate ne\\ofound sensuality. -Love," Sun;vor," Beyonce smgs· -1 portrayal of an album that offers MFree- and -1r each offer their Though Destiny"s Child \\Oke up this mommg. the sun­ slick beats. impressi,·e harmo­ most accomplished harmo­ would like for us to believe dif­ shine was shining. I put on n1y nies, and strong influences of nies to date. Looking for sass? ferently. we were all certain happy face ... Three years later on retro-soul. ~ever fear. -is She The Reason." that they were eventually going "Soldier.~ the second single off of -Destiny Fulfilled- is cen­ -Turough \\.ith Love.- and "Giri­ to reunite. \\'hile each member the new album. Beyonce asserts: tered on the themes of love all con\·ey the message that has enjoyed some fonn of suc­ "If hi~ status ain't hood, I ain"t and relationships. The women while they may have a lost a bit m fllWt'ft'W ft; 0 I MOUi cess indh;dually. at this point. checking for him. gotta be ~treet of Destiny's Child are so much of their intensit), they haven't After a three-year hiatus spent pursuing solo endeavors, the group is still their bread if he lookin' at me." Perhaps the in love that thev have shied lost their independent mindset Beyonce, Michelle and Kelly have returned with their latest and butter. So after a three year story behind this ode to thugs is av.. 11y froril their habit of mak­ completely. And before you ask. album, Demny Fulfilled. ing demandS and declarations. no this album isn't solely the hiatus comes their new album. that as the sun went do\\11. the glimpse of v.ilat wtll hopefully be ing her place in the group in the "Destiny's Fulfilled." trio took a field trip to the streets On "Destiny Fulfilled." you Beyonce show. Kelly Rowland a more R&B themed sophomore process. and )fichelle '\.\'illiams each They mark their return with and enjoyed what they saw. Or won't find the trio frisking you effort. Likewise, on "If," pro­ "Destiny Fulfilled" is their enjoy their fair share of leads. In the bass driven first single, -Lose maybe they took a look at the for your checkbook to pay their duced by Rotl·wilder, \\'illiams most mature, confident and ear­ fact, on the Brian ~1ichael Cox My Breath.- It's energetic. sassy, charts and saw that sunshine is bills. Instead, they revel in the puts fon\'3.J'd an une.'\-pected dis­ pleasing album to date. and catchy: all key ingredients to out and thugs are in. '\.\.hateYer joys of compromise and give in produced "Bad Habit," Rowland play of vocal prowess, !>Olidify- Grade: A their success. But we do see some the ca.se, both songs serve their to their desires. "Cater 2 lT and shines alone. offering listeners a

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• air and reasurer Positions Available The Homecoming Policy Board is seeking candidates for the 2005 Homecoming Steering Committee Chair and Homecoming Treasurer, to begin work immediately after selection. The Chair is responsible for developing the Homecoming program, in conjunction with the Treasurer. In addition, the chair will select various event coordinators. Previous Howard homecoming experience preferred, but not required ......

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: m. B4SPORTS THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 23, 2004 Howard Bison End=Season With Disappointing Loss

BY JOHN SCHRIFFEN take them for granted and every [Tunter] a couple of times about Contnbutmg Wnter year they end up beating us." being over aggressive, and from The Bison started off the whatJ got (he and the Hornets Saturday's game at Greene game very sluggish and looked player] went out of bounds and Stadium was filled with a lot of out of sync on offense. After the guy threw a punch. Then emotions as 17 Howard scruors heing forced to h\o consecu­ [Turner] thw~ a punch and played in their final collegiate the. three and out to open up Fredi.MaS ejected," srud Coach game. Unfortunately they were the game, quarterback l\iarcos P. tty. "'.That may have changed not able to cap off I heir can.>er ~forcno showed his senior lead­ the PJ>)'che of some of the play­ with a win, losing to the Delaware ership by getting in the face of en:;." •After that moment, the State Hornets 32-13. his teammates and telling them Bison were never the same. Howard (5-6, 3-4) came into to wake up and get in the game. The Bison went into the half the game with a big victory the His offense responded the very with the lead, but the Hornet-. previous week over Bethunc­ next possessions by putting an came out in the second half and Cookman College on their n-play, 61-yard drive together completely dominated all aspects senior day, where Bcthune's that was capped off by a .Justin of the game. Their defense took head coach admitted that his Brantley 36-yard field goal. m·er by intercepting two passes seniors were not as focused for However, it did not take long and forcing a fumble that led to the game as they should ihavc for the Hornets to respond with the go ahead touchdown score. been. It appeared that Howard a meaningful drive of their own. Their offense took over by pick­ had that same mentality for A little over two and a half min­ ing apart the usually strong their own senior game by tak­ utes later, Hornets quarterback Bison secondary. Finally on spe­ ing the Hornets lightly and not Bryan Botts completed a 28- cial teams. which might have being as prepan•

BY NICHIA MCDONALD p1css eonfercncl' addressed the In responsetothecomplaints as last r.1onday's and I don't just don't want to keep harp­ Contnbutmg Wf!tor issue. "I felt like it was clean, of viewers, the NFL released a believe they are solely respon­ ing on it. ABC has addressed Players the organization thought it was statement. "ABC's opening was sible. The television stations the issue, the organization has BY JOHN SCHRIFFEN Last f.fondny, ABC's airing of a clean skit and I think it's really inappropriate and unsuitable are equipped to delay live per­ addressed the issue and now we Contnbutmg Wnter the Monday Night Football game gotten taken out of context with for our Monday Night Football formances, but have not. They want to move on from it." ht•twt'en thl' Dallas Cowboys and a lot of people." audience. While ABC may have should be brought up on charges However, incidents such as The Hilltop interviewed tlw Philaddphia Eagl<'S had a Many viewers seem to dis­ gained attention for one of its of negligence," .John said. this one are hard to put to rest. two of the senior leaders on the surprise opl•ning. During the agrt'e and since the incident, other shows, the NFL and its ABC has not escaped the As a result of repeated inap­ defensive side of the ball, #29 opening skit a nakl'd Nicolette vit•wers have been complaining fans lost." wrath of the anr.rv public either. propriate broadcasts, the FCC defensive back Brian Johnson, Sheridan, a nwmhcr of the cast of to the NFL about the indet·ent "It seems as though the NFL Viewers are also upset that decided to fine broadcasters and #49 linebacker :Mike the television series "Desperate exposure. doesn"t take rcsponsibilitv for ABC did not utilize the proper for each indecent incident. This Sanders. Even thQugb they .\ire Housewives," jumpcosure of Jant•t .Jack.Son's .JJ1nior radio, tv and film We apologize." ming. pads every week? arms. brl•ast during the live broadcast­ major Erwin John said, "I saw Terrell Owens seemed anx­ BJ: Mike and I have been Terrell Owl•ns in his weekly ing of the Super Bowl. the Super Bowl incident as well ious to put the event to rest. "I here for a Jong time. We were here when Coach Wil:lon was here. \\Te've been through some rough seasons and some fairl~ Trouble Finds Pacer's Ron Artest Once Again surccssful seasons, and it's just hecn great. BY BRADLEY WETE everyone associated with the on winning a championship," The Hilltop: What is somf!"'. Co .. rnOU! rig Wnter NBA. This demonstrates why Artest said. thing unique about you that you our players must not enter the Carlisle responded to the would like people to know? Indiana Pacers small for­ stands whatever the provocation request and absences by sus­ MS: I'm a businCbS managf!"'. ward Ron Artest walked on the or poisonous behavior of peo­ pending Artest for the fol­ ment major from Greensboro, tough-guy/trouble-maker bor­ ple attending the games," Stern lowing two games against the !N.C. and I pretty much live and derline his whole career. With said. Minnesota Timberwolves and go through Howard like an)'. two incidents already this sea­ Before the Pacers played the the Los Angeles Clippers. other regular studcnt... Besides son, Artest has yet lo help his Detroit Pistons last Friday, he Artest returned to \Vork ifootball I'm just a regular stu­ cac;c. had continued to lead his team on Nov. 12 to play against the what do you have in store for he was hing on to fight the fan, so much energy on activities that maximum effort on our team ourself! beginning the brawl. Pacers were not a"50Ciated , ...;th the bet­ evel)·day, whether that be in the MS: After footb 11 seaaon; player<: then follo"'ed him into ter interests of his team and felt practice or the games. That's I \\111 tJ) tog t 1n [NFL camp the audience. that taking a month Jong break been true this year as "'-ell. No or combme. And 1f that doesn't "People are putting all the would be a good idea for both he one here i<: questioning his ork out I "'ill probably go back burden on Artest. and I don't and the Pacer organization. effort or his intensity. He just ome to Greensboro and work think thafs fair: Hou-"ton Referring to his teams' had some things that had to be with my dad and his business. Rockets head coach Jeff Van expectations of him in an .ESPN worked out," Pacers President The Hilltop: Finally, what Gundy said to ESPN. •tte's an inteniew, Artest said, "1ltey Donnie \Valsh said to ESPN. as one quote or saymg that you easy target because of all the probably expected a little more; "111 be here for the rest of the J\'C by? things he', been throuj:h. expected me to play evezy game. season," said Artest in a phone BJ: J li\e b} 'a star IS born On Sunday NBA Evecybody's different. It's early inteniew ,,;th F.SPN on Nov. 11. but greatness IS achieved.' Commissioner Da,id Stern ~u.~­ in the season, so I feel like I could But after last Friday, Artest "'ill Anybodv can be put into a ~ pended Artest for the rest pf the take • ome time off early and be not be able to make good on that ation but it s all on you to make season. ready for the long stretch. I\ e statemenL mcthing happen Stern Lo;..<:ued a <:tatcment been doing a little bit too much MS: Uve C\ery day like it is Saturday, sa)ing the actions mu.sic, I just needed the rest.w our last.' E""CI) day be thanlcfuJ of all the players involved was •1\-e still got my album com­ that you got up becauae God bas ...... ~ "shocking, repulsive and ine.-<­ ing out Nov. 23. After the album the abilit) to wake you up in the Artest has been suspended for the rest of the season and is cusable.w comes out, I'm going to make expected to lose approximately $5 million dollars this season. "It was a humiliation for sure all of my time is focused NOVEMBER 23, 2004 THE HILLTOP SPORTS 85

Big Changes for Big East LeBron Enjoys Success BY BLAIR A. EDWARDS .;1gn1ficant. same level. While Carmelo Fights Slump Contnbvtmg Writer The reconstruction of the "In comparison to Division Big East conference can be' ery 1 conferences, the /\IEAC BY BRADLEY WETE Con!nbutlng wmer beneficial in terms of basket sucks. The rivalries arc good, The Big East recently ball. The new additions to the but that's about 1t, and that's Denver Nuggets .small announced the reconstruction conference ha\e included sev­ just for people \\ho go to forward Carmelo Anthony's of their conference and the eral basketball powerhouses. those schools," \\'atkins said. taxing summer has followed addition of five schools origi­ "They are doing what they "J\.fEAC teams aren't nationally him in to the start of the nally from Conference USA (C­ can to make money. Now the ranked so, people don't really J\"BA's regular season, while USA). ACC has the best football con­ follow them. The only people, the Cleveland Cavalier's small Miami University, Virginia fcri•nce because of Virginia I think, that follow them are fonvard LeBron James has Tech, and Boston College voted Tech and Miami, but the Big people who go to the schools only had good experiences to leave the Big East Conference East will have the best bas­ or alumni. As far as rivalries, thus far. and join the Atlantic Coast ketball conference," said they are only good for people The Den\'er Nuggets spent Conference (ACC) as soon as Roderick \.\'atson, Jr. a junior who go to the schools because the summer finding players the 2004-2005 academic sea­ history major and a Howard there aren't too many people that would add to the young son end . University football player. who look at what's going on and talented star they have in "I think the ACC is the Last year, ]'.farquette in the MEAC as opposed to Anthony, signing former New most dominate conference University reached the Final the i\CC or Big East; e\'eryone Jersey Net Kenyon Martin and overall and this change puts Four and DePaul has a rich follows Division l rivalries, but re-signing Marcus Camby. the Big East up there wi ·ketball tradition. The n t's mainly because all the Anthony was a member them," said Jonathan Watki s join a basketball leag name athletes go to the big­ of the bronze medal winning junior accounting m · r. includes defending nati cont nces.~ In response to ion Syrac · "Tlie MEAC is a decent Olympic basketball team this '"''-·'a\..-e ture of these imPO!!mlt o erence not cream of the summer. Anthony was be~ched James Is second In scoring with 27.4 points per game while repeatedly over the senes of Anthony has amassed 30 point In his last three games. letic teams, the Big f. r ~ but it doesn't get the same Olympic Games because of bis ened C-USA with the a ~0$µre as the other confcr- incapability to grasp the team of the Umversi~y of Cinci f'lljai!!S," said Joseph Simpson, game. tal and the physical are coming concept. Umvers1ty of Louisville·-·""' -~,...- nior accounting major. "If Anthon' claimed that his together," Silas said of James in "I would play m} [video] University of South Flori get ~ team m that at least friend, James Cunningham was an ESPN intcrvie\~. games, and hope and pray that Marquette University and goes to the Sweet 16 then it the O\.vner of the drug and put Jan1es 1s second in the NBA it would be over with. I was in DePaul University. , an analyst for will help bring up the moral or it there without him knowing. only to Kobe Bryant in scor­ my little funk. I didn't want to "Wt• arc thrilled to be ESPN said "Have you ever seen image of the MEAC." On Wednesday, the charges ing with 27.4 points per gan1e, be involved with nobody," said joined hy five great institu a league with such impressive, While some believe that of marijuana possession were about sb: more points than Anthony, following his Olympic tions, all of whom exemplify quality depth? Think about the the loss of three highly regard­ dropped. his rookie season. In addition, experience to the Denver Post. the characteristics of sports­ kind of match-ups that will take ed athletic schools may be a James, who will tum 20 this James' shooting percentage has "I'm not saying I'm the great­ manship and scholarship that place night in and night out! setback to the Big East, many December, has a new baby boy increased from 41 percent to 48 est player in the world, but I've arc ct•ntral to the Big East tra­ Think about the new coaching believe there is still a strong by his long time girlfriend who percent this year. never sat on nobody's bench." dition," said Commissioner fraternity in the league! The force behind Big East teams, gave birth on Oct. 6. Though With the same amount of James, also a member of Michael Tranghcse. "We look Big E.'\st already has big-time especially with the addition becoming a father will be a dif­ games under their belt, the the 2004 Olympic team, under­ forward to the added enthusi­ names like Jim Boeheim and of the five teams from the C­ ficult task for him, James is Denver Nuggets are 3-5 this stood that being a younger asm and vigorous competition ,Jim Calhoun. Now that list will USA. prepared for the challenge. season. Anthony is ranked ij'th player on the team, he would our new members will bring include Rick Pitino and Bob Villanova president Rev. "This is a happy time for in scoring with 21.9 points per not receive the playing time he to our nwn's and women's Huggins." Edmund J. Dobbin, the chair­ me," he said in an ESPN inter­ game. His shooting percent­ is used to. sports." When discussing these man of the Big East presidents view. "My mind is focused on age has decreased this season, "I knew some games I was \Vhl•n the Big East started notable schools and conterenc­ said, "The addition of five basketball any time I get on the going from 43 percent last year going to go in the second quar­ as .1 hasketball conference in t'S one cannot help but com­ highlv-competitive institutions court." to 3'7 percent this year. ter but after I came out, I knew 1985, tlw tonference was at its pare Howard's own athletic toda) ensures that the Big E.'\st Eight games into the sea­ According to the Denver I wasn't going to go back in and peak with three schools in the conference, the Mid- Eastern will remain one of the nation's son, the Cavaliers are 5-3, Post, the Nuggets coaching staff it was time to put my pompoms Final Four. To this day. the Big Athletic Conference (MEAC), premier athletic conferences." including a Nov. 18 win against even flirted with the idea of tak­ on," James said in an ESPN East is still the only confer­ and question the reasons as to the Charlotte Bobcats, 106-89. ing Anthony out of the start­ interview. t•ncc to at·com p lis!1 a feat that why it is not performing at the James scored 19 points, had 9 ing lineup on Nov. n because Returning to their respec­ assists, and grabbed 6 rebounds he had been struggling. They tive teams this season for train­ in the fifth consecutive victory. instead, kept him in the lineup ing camp in October, the two Cleveland's coach Paul and he scored 34 points against continued to be newsmak­ Silas is pleased with James' the Pistons in that night's win. Bonds Wins a Record Seven ers away from the basketball progress. "I'm all right." Anthony court. "He understands the game said to the Denver Post. "I'm BY TOMI OLANIYA N Authorities found less Contnbvtmg Wntor a lot better than he did last not going to let it get me down. than an ounce of marijuana year. He knows what he's doing I'm still going to do my thing." in Anthony's backpack while out there. It's just a joy to watch Anthony has averaged 30 he was boarding a plane to him. All of that, with bis ath­ point in his last three games as San Francisco slugger Barry Milwaukee for a preseason Bonds added another MVP tro­ leticism, it's obvious the men- of Nov. 19. phy to his collection last Monday, continuing to build a legacy that shows no sign of cracking under relentkss scrutiny, mounting Finding a Niche: Men's controvcr:;y und personal tur­ moil. The San Francisco Giants left fid quc..;t to "in a team member Andrew Watts. more year in high school and \\ere four Black kid" in n1y \\'orld Series title for the fir~t I just want the opportunity to st·hool. I don't rt>ally get oon­ tin1e He talked about it a few -Right now, we are just getting ourselves up to speed with the play right now," insisted team cemt'Mkt t.ttt, lmq:ir;, ated from the UniYersity of ~ith each other at Ithaca High Bonds said. lhis is one sea.son I'm gone." With this honor, Bonds was N'orth Chapel Hill, School in upstate in New York." where I could say it could be Carolina awarded a $500,000 bonus. also coached at Cornell and Milton said. ·1 wanted [Martin] split between Adrian. one guy Syracuse University. He is to be a part of this because I 86 BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 23, 2004

Bizzology: Abercrombie Confronts Discrimination Claims BY TOMI AKINMUSURU Francisco, a second one was filed very happy that the case was outcome of this case. der how the outcome really Ht/I/op Staff Wnter in ~ew Jersey. The United States settled. "I feel that the \ictory of this would have been. but I thought If You Equal Employment Opportunity "If there was a ,-erdict from lawsuit is a small step towards we had progressed passed that On ~ov. 16, U.S. District Commission joined the lawsuit a judge, a precedent would be the complete eradication of dis­ type of society: Santee said. Court Judge Susan Illston that basically claimed that the set that would affect businesses crimination in all of its forms. - Abercrombie & Fitch Build It approved a settlement that retailer was violating various nation'"ide. All the settlement Booker commented. has been under a Jot of fire would force the Ohio-based parts of the Ch,il Rights Act of has done is to make business­ "Race should never be an recently for the content of its BY VENUS B. TAYLOR Abercrombie & Fitch Co. to 1964. es aware that potential law­ issue, especially when dealing r-acy ad campaigns and for the Business & Tech ology Editor pay $40 million to many Black, The settlement caused many suits could possibly go to court. with a little thing like clothing. lack ot minorities in those ad Hispanic and Asian employ­ Howard students to voice their Unfortunately. money cannot Upper middle class minori­ campaigns. Although it is not opinions about the case. equate for injustice.· Caldwell ties purchase a good amount of known if the company will ha\'e "If you build it, lie will ees who were fired because of come.·· their race and/or gender and "Ifs nice to Abercrombie sales, to change its Christmas 2004 applicants who were not hired know that the or at least they did campaign. "Casual Lu.'1.-ury," the This Field ofDreams line improper labor before the scan­ company has been taking steps is arguably one of thP most because of the same reason. ~Abercrombie & Fitch The lawsuit was originally practices were dal came to light. I to try to di\'ersify its workforce. famous quotes in movie his­ brought to light," said Fatina said. wasn't aware that we were still On a recent college can1pus tour. tory. This nuance echoes in filed in June of 2003 by Asian and I I ispanic groups that claimed Caldwell, a sophomore biology According to 0\1N .com, the dealing with the white suprema­ Abercron1bie & Fitch made stops th hca 1 of Kevin C'o tner s that Abercrombie Fitch hired major. "~1aybe if enough people settlement would clffect more cy mentality," said Asha Santee, at predon1inantly Black col­ c a acte while e & a disproportionate amount of speak up about the discrimina­ than lO,ooo Black, Hispanic, a freshman psychology major. leges such as Spelman College, a b ball diamon m hi white people in their work force tion going on in many business­ Asian, and female workers all Santee believed that if the ~forehouse College. and ourver\' cornfield He cvcntuall} and that they also hired minori­ es, more companies would be over the United States. case had gone to a verdict, the own Howard University. builds one with the faith that forced to change their methods In an opinion similar to that verdict might not have been nec­ For more information, "isit a team will magically show ties for positions that did not involve interaction with paying of acquiring and maintaining a of Caldwell. sophomore print essarily for the plaintiff. www.abercombieclaims.com. up and pla) on it. diverse workforce." journalism major LaShondra "This is a predominantly Well, todav I hnve decid­ customers. In four short months after the initial lawsuit in San However, Caldwell was not Booker was ecstatic about the white society so you must won- ed to be the voice that charg­ es the Howard University community with a similar obligation. If you build it, the11wi1 om HUD Makes Home What 1s 1t?' Jh I am so New Fashion Magazine glad that YOU t1Skt:d! "It" is the field of drcc1ms thnt all college stu­ Ownership Easier Reaches African-Americans dents deserve. The field that BY WHITNEY TEAL grads establish stability. n BY BROUGTON Howard students have been Contrlb1.1tmg Writer JAMEELAH The increase in homes Contrib1.1ting Wnter deprived of, but other stu­ financed by government aid dents have treasured. The Home ownership in urban programs like Fannie Mae Debuting on newsstands field of convenience! communities, and more specifi­ and f:reddie Mac are part of a Sept. 14, 2004, Suede maga­ I have walked around cally in the Black community, recent surge in home buying for zine took readers by surprise the Shaw/LcDroit Park is a concern of many this year. the Gniled States and for low with its saturation of quality neighborhood for far loo Everyone from the NAACP to rap income citizens. Large metro­ articles, eye-catching spreads long. witnessi11g businesses mogul Russell Simmons is stress­ politan areas across the nation and immediate dedication come and go that offer stu­ ing the importance of African­ such Chicago, Houston and as to the needs and interest of dents food and fashion. If I Americans owning homes. Now, Cincinnati have witnessed an African-American women in need to grab a hite Lo cat or the Department of Housing and upsurge in the number of lower fashion and beauty. want to check out the latest Urban Development (HUD) is income families buying homes. Page after page of up close clothes, II I have to do is joining the fight. The effect has been so great and personal photo shoots walk to Georgia Avenue. Rut IIUD recently criticized tl1at Harvard University's Joint illuminating the beauty of dark if I have to muke copies in Fannie Mae and Freddie ~1ac, Center for Housing Studies skin adorned with vibrant col­ New Black fashion magazine Suede, a subsidiary of Essence the middle of thl' night, go the two largest mortgage pur­ has labeled the trend "The ors accompanied by elegant or magazine, debuted September 14, 2004. to the pharmacy, FedEx a chasers in the United States, Low Income Homeownership funky clothing to reflect the package, or simply enjoy a about their handlings of low Boom." style, taste and unique flavor of in part because she "felt there full course meal in a classy income and minority homebuy­ So how do college students women throughout the African was a need for a magazine for franclusc rcstaunint (like ers, according to Reuters. As a and recent college graduates fit Diaspora. "Change is always women of color, that speaks Applehet'S!), I have to leave result, the department is now into this picture? The favorable A subsidiary of E.ssence to them and Dets] them know the neighborhood in which finalizing goals for the two com­ conditions at companies like difficult and different, magazine, Suede extensive­ that they are not limited in I lay m> head and seek rem­ panies. but this experience Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ly covers beauty and fashion their choices." edy els where The new F,;uidelines for low­ should make home buying easi­ h as b een excitin g." When asked if making When I see other uni from the runway to the streets incomt' and minority home­ er for recent graduates that may of London, New York, Los the transition from WWD to vers1ties m the metropolitan buyers will probably be much not have a very good credit his­ Angeles and Canada, to name -Agnes Cammock Suede was difficult she said, D.C. area, I notice that they more stringent than in previous tory or no credit history at all. a few. "change is always difficult and all offer their students the years. Howard students see this as Appointed the opportu­ different, but this experience convenience of basic neces­ A proposed new policy a major gain for college gradu­ nity to bring a much needed has been exciting. Because the sities, such as 24-hour print­ requires that 57 percent of units ates everywhere. office is small and less cor­ and much desired magazine to team is another reasons for ing scrvkes, dn1gstores, financed by Fannie Mae or "This will definitely be ben­ porate everyone works very the hands of fashion-forward the success of Suede. One of parcel servic'c drop boxes Freddie Mac be for low-income eficial to college graduates that closely together." readers was Suzanne Boyd, her key members is Agnes and restaurants with healthy or minority buyers. This is up are minorities," said Debbie One of the most important former editor-in-chief of Flare Cam mock. food choices. What's even from the current rule that allots Origho, a freshman broadcast items on Cammock's agenda magazine, one of Canada's Cammock's journey to the more impressive is that each so percent of units to low­ journalism major. "Upon gradu­ for Suede is to promote the best selling fashion and beauty top of the fashion industry of these amenities is within a income and minority buyers. ation, if they have the money to magazine as much as possible. sources. began after high school when safe and reasonable walking Recent college graduates will purchase a home. the opportu­ "[My goal) is to t? ke one step While Jiving in Barbados, her sister, who worked for distance of campus. be more likely to be approved for nity is there." at a time and make this mag­ Boyd learned how to surf and Women's Wear Daily (WWD), The most disheartening mortgage loans and are among Whether the potential azine a success, because this got her first job at Nation helped to get her an intern­ fact of all, however, is that the influx of first time homebuy­ homebuyer is a minority, recent magazine is new and not many Newspaper. After a one-year ship in the Art Department. while we arc going to other ers that will surely result from college graduate or is earning people know about it our main internship, she returned to WWD is a publication of neighborhoods to conduct these reforms. a low salary, the United States focus is getting the word out Canada. Boyd credits start­ Fairchild, the proverbial Bible our !Justness. \H~ are essen­ Senior communications government is making beneficial and becoming established." ing at the bottom and working of the fashion industry. She tially robbing our own com­ major Feza Malik says that the efforts to help interested per­ Cammock is also a big her way up to the top as the was taken under the wing of mun1tv blind. ACl·ording to new policies "are Yet') positive sons ease into home buying. supporter of minorities in the reason for her confidence and Michael Cody, who was second Tony Brown's book "Black and needed. This will help recent fashion industry. ability to thoroughly execute in command of WWD at the Li , \\'bite Lies," $1 turns "I would love to see more of any project. She has worked in time and saw endless poten­ o 1n As'an con1munitv us in this industrv," Cammock every department and in every tial in Cammock's work ethic S t es w ile the African said. section of a newspaper/maga­ and creativity. However, these American commumt) has no "Being that this industry zme. many inside connections did tumo,er r 1tc 1t all. As soon is so competitive, you should While working on Suede's not make her journey any easi­ as wee trn $1, we are spend­ learn as much as possible. Be first issue, Boyd wanted to er. Cammock, like many others ing 1t 111 other pcopll"s com­ knowledgeable about every find someone that fully repre­ who are highly skilled in their n1unities instc ~d of in' cst- single aspect of this business sents the style of Suede. Alicia profession, started at the bot­ 1ng it in our own. \Vhile all from writing and finance, to Keys' originality in fashion and tom. of this 1s going on, e' ervone marketing and retail. And music made her an excellent Because of her success at else gets ncher while Blacks most importantly, switch up gt't poorer candidate and proved to be a WWD, Suzanne Boyd enlisted ' '1POC'1pgc .corn success. your internships to find what For lus ason I am New policies of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Cammock's help in creating Bo.vd believes her highly you really love to do." a th oward com u Development push Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make Suede. Her decision to leave skilled and world-renowned n t)' o c.: n t get er nd home loans more affordable. \VWD after 14 years was made build 1t Build 1t so that we can protect the communit\ 1n which "c live front the strife and povert\ that has Investment of the Week: Budgeting Challenge plagued it for so long. Build ... it so that \\e c.ln see a better BY JORDAN SMITH b~r l;udget. Instead of thinking generic brands ,~;11 help save point. Also, shop around for gas. about how nluch S100 can buy money while budgeting. The tOOlOITO\\ CO'll bui 1g W ie Go outside of the city to get bet­ and what to spend it on. stu­ same people, just under different ter gas prices. Also fill the tank Ven s i:. currently con­ Ha,·ing mone) and being • dents should think about mak­ labels. sometimes manufacture on Tuesdays or \Vednesdays ing that mone) do the work for generic brands.Additionally. in a when gas prices are at their low­ tn n C' Jns colle~e' student l' an OX\'llloron, as t h ou in man) cases. \\ ith all the dif- them. TI) taking this challenge budgeting article on youngmon­ est, beating the \IOeekend rush ' .~ friend and see who can ey.com. Erika Turk, a student at borhood s s 1cont 1 nt. ferent ~emergenrJes" that ari e and the inflated prices that come includtng th one about how on thos~' trips to the mall or •s· effecti,·ely and efficiently Colorado State University, sug­ along with the rush. Use the car Howard has a part11ership at the club. man) students find 'li.. na ~e one hundred dollars in gests coupons. Clipping coupons only for necessities like getting with D.C. parking enforce­ then1seh es alwa) s str-appttl for 30 da\'S. might seem like a tedious task, to and from work. One of the most expensive but if it saves S5 at the store, it A ment 111 which the unit>er­ cash \rell. for this rea:-.on, Biz. final aspect of budgeting is sity forces students to need & Tech is 1s...;umg a challenge: item., things students should try will make 1t possible to chip in pa)ing close attention to enter­ cars but deprive:; them of To budget ~ioo for one month. to consen e their money on is for that 12:30 a.m. pizza. tainment costs. Unfortunately, parking. T11en. parJ..1ng This n1eans e,·ei: expense that food. Late night pizza or Chinese For all motor enthusiasts, you cannot go to the club or food deli\ eries can leave a hole gasoline can take a big chunk out to the mo,ies every week­ patrol rolls tn and tickets is incurred O\ er the next month bools a d tows everyones (excludini; major school related in a college student's wallet. 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Students Struggle with Hollerin' at Howard HU Artist Ascends HOLLA, from L&S 81 der roles, that I thought we had disestablished with the feminist ing process. movement." To Stardom "A Jot of guys sell girls ~The best approach I ever dreams. \Ve have a lot of dream Hathaway, Alicia l\:e,·s. heard was when some girl knew AB, from L&S 82 sellers. They'll tell a girl one my name already," said Chase EI) ka Badu, D'angelo. Bnan thing and not mean it, but it's \\1heeler, a sophomore interna­ studies major. said that she .McKnight. India Arie and what they think she wants to tional business major. "We were likes Abernathy's music. ~tus1q Soulchild. hear," Gray said. "They have a at a conference and, apparently, "[It's] really soulful, laid "I ·,eli~se the da) I \\'as lot of \\ell-rounded \~omen at when ~he saw me, she kinda back and jaZZ) ."she said. It's born I became ::::t:n 'led in mu-.ic,~ Abernath\ srud, who Howard, who have these guy thought out loud and said 'who's really good listening music.~ selling them these dreams that?' and she just so happened Stephen Robinson. a taught himself how to play and then they damage their to be sitting with someone I senior physical education the guitar. He has been play­ self-esteem, because they only knew and they told her." major said Abernath: ·s music ing the piano by ear since wanted them for their bodies "Later, we started talk­ is "official." -He·s n >t com­ the age of nine. "I didn ·t do and they weren't being sincere," ing and at first it caught me off mercial," he said. "He doesn't good in high school. I could Gray continued. guard, but eventually, it was follow the status quo. He has have cared less about school. I However, it is not only the cool," \\'heeler continued. his own style that he bnngs :oved music- that was the oniy male population that engages in "I just think it was nice to the table, and if-. going to thing I liked to do." the attempts to spark an inter­ that she did her research and n1ake people understand that Abemath) '::i album action The art of th hook up found out some background," he you can do something differ­ Lyrically J11di11ed will has evolved with the times, and explained. ent and still be popula1." bE! released soon alter is no longer a practJCe rcsen.cd the Thanksghing brt•ak. "Don't get me wrong though. ·" Serrano Barnes. a senior for men. Finding out someone's name and (;- ,, ,... Abernathy·s next schtduled marketing major agreed. "I'll go up to a guy, if I think With only one chance to make a first impression on a poten­ performance \\ill be sometin1e stalking arc two different things tial mate, some rely on tried and true pick-up lines. "He's more independent he's cute, bPcausc I think it's silly and the latter is not cute at all. in the beginning of Dece1nber as long as she knows when to than probably most artist out when girls play thPse games," And I think it's illegal," Wheeler agree that there is a right and at the Blackburn Student quit if he"s not interested. there, and he handles criti­ Sutton snid. "And it pla) S into clarified. lie also said he doesn· t wrong way to go about approach­ Center. along with Rasheen1 \\>'hether the aggressor is cism \'ery well ... Barnes said. the whole notion of these gen- mind heing hit on by a women, ing a potential mate. Rooke. director of Student male or female, most students "He makes good musi(' that will last. .. Ser"ices. According to Abernathy, the artists who inspirl' him Students Hustle for Extra Money are Ste\ie \\'onder, Donnie HUSTLE, from L&S 82 major .Jordan Smith. Together, ries a special wave grease pat­ of money here. This is only a they form KJ Snacks and ented b> Opoku and dubbed means to an end. KJ Snacks and from competition. Some servic­ Beverages, a hugely successful .. Purple Cream." Beverages is basicall) to provide es, especially those dl•aling with mart based out of Drew Hall. "I studied a lot of hair care us with a little money and expe­ hair, an• offered by s<·vcral stu­ The venture began small, products and mixed different rience for what is to come. We dents on campus. But some of with K.J offering only small things together until I found a have a company, KJ Promotions, these ambitious students don"t snacks and beverages, but combination that worked," said LLC. \Ve haven't really gotten it let it f.izt• them. M\\'hcn I SCl' since its C'onception in early Opoku. started completely yet, but we other pN>plc !doing hair J it only September, K.J has expanded Though KJ is doing impres­ are optimistic about its future makes llll' want to do it mort', immensely. It carries a wide sive things, they haven't forgot­ next semester," Smith said. because it"s what I love," \Vikox variety of products, has three ten about the little guy. "Nothing It is young people like these said. employees, has shut down its in our store is over five dol1ars. young entrepreneurs at Howard T\'" -;tuclcnts who stand out competition, and is looking into We want to help other people who will make an impact on the for thc11 bdlliann' and innova­ franchise opportunities. as well as ourselves. All food world in the future. They are tion c;1 mpus vcntun•s arc fresh­ "If we think it, we do it. Our product.<; go for a donation of 50 they ones who will "make it hap- Howard student Aaron Abernathy hopes his demo, Lyrically men intcrnation.11 business motto is we make it happen ," cents," Smith said. "\.\'e'n• not pen." Inclined, will help make his stage name, AB, a household major Kofi Opoku and financl' Smith said. The store even car- trying to make huge amounts name.

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tough situation. Thirty three­ while she was at work' No one This mitigating circum­ year-old Felicia Dorsc) 's two would've known when. the kids stance speaks to the greater young children ''ere found were. This move was completely problem of homelessness. A locked in a 6 by 12 padlocked irresponsible on Dorsey's part. member of the religious orga­ storage shed ''i thout food But on the other hand, we nization that posted Dorsey's or water "hilc the $50,000 jail bond mother was a" 1y at said that : he 140 or work. The 33-) ear old c;o bed~ a: Southern woman was recent­ Our View: ~far\land shelters are ly evicted from her While you 1nay 11ot agree with rarely empty. It's a house so she said she sad da~ where there felt no other option this mother's actions, it's really aren't that but to rent a $65 dol­ many· alternatives for lar a month storage hard to co11de111n lier when a lower-class single unit for her and her mom and locking her two young children to she thought it was the only children up is all she live in. She had appar­ thinks that she can ently tried to find a options. do. Dorse) was work­ homeless shelter and ing hard to support was unsuccessful. her children and while Dorset was arrested and sent feel for a mother who really she ma) not have made the wis­ to jail. believed that locking her chil­ est decision at least she was try­ We could never condone a dren up in a storage bin was ing to be proactive in trying to woman locking her children up her only option While we can't do for her children. in inhumane conditions. \Vhat blame society for people's incli­ This unfortunate, wdouble­ Worst Brawl in NBA History if something happened to the ,;dual actions, we ha\'( to ques­ edged sword" situation happens little girls while they were tion society's role in the situa­ all too often in our society and it Fists, chairs, food nnd so for the players to assault thl' Artcst could e,·en make it up locked np in the shed? \Vhat if tion of this mother and so many hurts. \\•e can't full) condemn insults \H'rc flown nt one of ninsumer, it's just bad business. there. \Vhich brings us lo our the' vglit•st lights in NBA his­ \\'c can understand being upset next point: what docs the NBA tory. '111e hig brawl started at at sonwonc throwing something do to protect their players' .1 1>t'l roil Pistons and Indiana at you, but grow up please. Undoubtedly the NB·\ is l'an•rs ga111e "ht•n Ddroit 's lkn Whtie we think that the partly to blame. Basketball is \\'alhtt't' smaslwd Ron Arlest in pl.lycrs were definitely inap­ the only sport where the fans THE HILLTOP tlw face alll'r ,\rtcsl foult•d him. propriate for their actions, we arc in an arms length of the It cont11111cd "i1cn a fan threw couldn't stop the blame for players. In other sports hot·k­ a drink down on Artcsl. and this issue with them. The fans ey, baseball, and football just The Nation's Largest Black Collegiate Newspaper the aln•,1cly heated NBA player have some responsibility in this to name a few-the fans are rushed the stands and start­ too. Detroit Pistons fans arc approximately separated from Ruth L. Tisdale ed hitting the fan His tcam­ known for being vel) passion­ the players so situations such as mat<•s .Jermaine o·~eal and att• about their team and we this are logistically impossible. Editor-In-Chief Sh'plwn .Jackson also • So to compensate for Rhasheema A. Sweeting Bernard "Poet" Murray j111111wd into tlw stands ------. this, the NBA should M anaging Editor M anaging Editor to light. l.att•r, ArtC'st Our View: make moves to pro­ (Hllwlwd 11 heckling vide more security Arion Jamerson man in a PL<;tons jersey Technically, a n111nber of for their players. Deputy M anaging Editor "ho ''.ti kcd on to the o .. crall this inci­ court and'' hl'n the fan people ••'ere to bla111e for tliis dent. reminiscent cha1gcd back,Jl•nnainl' of middle school Stacey Gates jo11l sit11ation. Shara D. Taylor Copy Chief

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NOVEMBER 23, 2004 THEIDLLTOP - PERSPECTIVES 89 Setting the Record Straight ... THE TRUTH IS ... • • Written by the brothers of for hazing (side note: Iota Phi them." Edwina S. King et with their line name, service annually, without hl'ing Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Theta is the only Pan-Hellenic And now to end this mes­ Secondly, Alrha Phi Omega mentioned in the paper, with­ Inc. Alpha Tau Chapter, organization that has never sage with a couple more truths First, let me address the NSF has no intention or desire out praise, and without cmn­ Hotvard Univer·sity been sued for hazing). They that most people don't really "mimicking" issue. Alpha Phi to join the National Panhellenic plaint So, before you question come around when it is time know about. The truth is, some Omega NSF and its chapters Council. Alpha Phi Omega, anyone in m\ fralernitv's prin­ The truth is most non­ to pledge someone or get in of these organization's founders mimics no organization. \Ve NSF r<'fuses to be apart of a ciples or objerti\'cs and what we Greeks will disregard this mes­ free to a party. They are liabili­ would tum over in their graves do not accuse Pan-Hell of keep­ "council" because it was our do to uphold them first look at sage before they really lake a ties to their organizations and if they knew the stereotypes ing us "down" because we never founders' intention for Alpha yourself and sec what you do good look at what I'm saying, in turn use their organizations and traditions that their new looked for any organization to Phi Omega lo be an inclusive to uphold your own. r had the simply because it's coming as a CRUTCH. They wear their members were promoting. The "uplift" our fraternity. Each fraternity rather than exclu­ chance to read your organiza­ from a person that is a mem­ paraphernalia for props. truth is nlOSt people have action performed by broth­ sive. Many of the founders of tion's mission statement and it ber of an organization that they There are always excep­ already committed their inter­ ers of the Zeta Phi chapter are my organization were members clearly states, do not want to be apart of. The tions in every organization, but est to organizations before they actions that brothers initiated of other organizations and the * Encourage a closer and truth is that most Greeks will you can probably see where really know what the organiza­ into the chapter since its ini­ trend has continued to date. mutually beneficial working disregard this message, except this is leading. Group 3 indi­ tion is really about. The truth tial chartering have performed. Case in point, the only African­ relationship with fellow Greek­ for the ones who are doing viduals become Group 1 mem­ is, most people pledge under If one would take a trip to the American president of my orga­ letter organizations, other <'Olll­ the legwork in their rnspective bers, and Group 4 individuals false pretenses (i.e. stereotypes Moorland-Spingam Center, you nization and a charter brother munity service organizations, organizations (I know they feel either never make it or become that only exist on an under­ will find Zeta Phi, as my grand­ of my chapter, Hon. Lt. Lucius business and govcrnn1cnl. me). This is not a hate article, Group 2 members. graduate level). mother would say "marching to Young, was not just a member of Do you honestly think that just a reality check. The only thing now is dis­ This is horrible because the beat of their own drum" an NPHC simultaneously, but he you are upholding your organi­ With respect to Greek life, tinguishing between good and membership in all of these As apart of our rich history, was a member of your organiza­ zation's mission by disregard­ there are four types of people. bad reasons. organizations is a life-long com­ for 56 years, brothers of the Zeta tion, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, ing other organizations? Think 1. Backbone Members - BAD REASONS mitment, financially, mentally Phi chapter and (other chapters Inc. We encourage and sup­ about it! those who do all the real work "I like their colors, and I and socially. The truth is, being since their respective chartering) port a brother's decision to join Every organization that 2. T-shirt Members - those would look great wearing those founded first or before another have had probate shows, para­ another organization whether exists on campus has a purpose who only show up for the social letters" organization does not make phernalia, calls, spec's, num­ it is Pan-Hell, music, honor, or and my organization is certainly events "They have the most mem- that organization better. His­ bers, sung on the yard at 1:00 create an organization of their no exception. If we had no pur­ 3. Non-Members - those bers, so they must be the best" tory proves that in most cases, pm, etc... (if you don't believe own. pose on campus then we would who aspire to become Greek "My Dad/Mom is one" the last created is usually the me, check old yearbooks and Third, my organization not continue to have initiates for the right reasons "They won the step show" best designed, think about it. speak to old Howard University derives it principles from the Boy annually. If we had no purpose, 4. Non-Members - those "They have the hardest The hard truth is Iotas alumni from the 4o's, so's 6o's Scouts of America, not to be col­ then we would not have three who aspire to become Greek intake process" are the smallest organization and 7o's). My organization has legiate Boy Scouts. Through our campus building nan1ed after for the wrong reasons "Their stereotype fits me because we believe you can no desire to imitate or emulate principles, we develop leaders, brother5 in the organization, all The truth is, backbone the most, so that must be the have true brotherhood without what other organizations do. We promote friendship (with broth­ Zeta Phi brothers. All organiza­ members are the reason that right one" losing your individuality and do not "front" or "stunt" as if we ers and non-brothers alike) and tions including Alpha Phi Otnega Black Greek fraternities are "This would look great on too many people join organiza­ are "Pan-Hell". provide service to all of human­ have right to express themselves still around. They are the type my resume" tions because of personal inse­ Alpha Phi Omega NSF prides ity, not just White or Black peo­ as they please without being of people that would be an GOOD REASONS curities and they need/want itself on developing leaders who ple. Although my organization accused of being something they asset to any organization. They "True brotherhood/sister­ these "stereotypes." set the precedent not followers was founded by 20 men not 14 are not. use their organizations as tools hood" This letter is not intend­ who replicate the actions of oth­ who so happened to be White, If you have any further to BUILD a better communi­ "The majority of the mem­ ed to discourage people from ers. We simply have the desire their message has transcended questions about what Alpha Phi ty, a stronger and more aware bers that I know have the same becoming Greek; instead its to uphold our traditions that we the lines of race, class, gender Omega or Zeta Phi chapter docs university and to become an beliefs and ideas as me" purpose is to encourage those hold near and dear to our hearts. or creed. You may only see Zeta or does not do, then I encourage all-around better person. "I truly RESEARCHED interested to do it for the right So if that means that one of my Phi brothers on campus calling, you to do one of two things: Go They wear their paraphernalia ALL the organizations and this reasons. brothers chooses to wear an Old chanting and wearing 'naila, but Online or Get Online! because of pride. one is the best fit for me" Oh yeah, and more thing: Glory Gold and Royal Blue jack- we perform numerous acts of The truth is, t-shirt mem­ ''Not only do I believe in The truth is, the Iotas should bers are the reason that there are their founding principles, I have won the step show. lawsuits against organizations believe that they are following Happy Thanksgiving from The Hilltop '--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~--1

Greek Not the Way For Everyone YOU GUYS TOLD ME IT WAS~TO&RI~ Lionel Isaacs not accept the idea that if I do As an African, I think I would MY &O~RlaJD!! TI41S not join a "Greek" fraternity, it feel uncomfortable represent­ IS WUY l UATE EVal In response to the "I Saw a is a sign of my lack of serious­ ing myself as Greek, consid­ Sigma Holding a Cane ... " per· ness or sense of purpose. ering no one in present day COMIAJe l.cEREf ! f spective by Tamir Mutakabbir Furthermore, it is dis­ Greece or ancient Hellas looks of Nov. 9, 2004. My concern is ingenuous to imply that all like me. I might also consider the last paragraph of his article. members of these organiza­ it corning close to dishonor­ He expressed disappointment tions join for the noble ide­ ing my African ancestors who in the decline in numbers, and als he outlined. I have known as Black Egyptians taught the I would imagine, the corre­ a number of people who have Greeks the philosophy and sci­ sponding importance of Greek joined these organizations, and ence they later claimed their organizations at Howard. He it is not always about "bettering own (including the tradition of explains that this decline is the themselves and the community secret fraternal orders), were result of ·a different breed of through fraternity work." invaded by the Greeks, were Black men who are not worried One usually hears first later enslaved and colonized about bettering themselves and about the social status, dating by people who claimed intel­ the community through fra­ possibilities, connections and lectual lineage from the Greeks ternity work." Ile punctuated career possibilities the pro­ during the Renaissance. this by saying, "That is another spective member perceives as I respect any African who issue." benefits accompanying mem­ joins any organization to bet­ I disagree with this broth­ bership. Then only after talking ter himself and his communi­ er's reasoning to explain the about all that, they feel shallow ty. That includes my "Greek" decline of "Greek" numbers. I and superficial and they might brothers and sisters. However, think it implies that the only mention the community ser­ I would also expect that same Black men who are interested vice aspect. respect to be extended to broth­ in bettering themselves and I would also imagine some ers and sisters who do not elect their community are "Greek" may not be interested in joining to join these organizations. fraternity members. for ideological reasons. Some As a Black man who above may feel that joining a Greek all is interested in bettering organization does not accu­ myself and my community, I do rately represent their identity. Editor's Note 'Blaque' Lights at HUASA Show

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