Volume XLV March 30,2001 Spring Break Excursions

-Finally! The sun is beginning to stake its claim in 2001 the sky as we delve into Spring. Check out the baddest stores to buy the hottest threads for Springtime. See “Fresh and clean for Spring” ...page 5.

-She’s friendly, intelligent, and beautiful: Welcome the new Dean of Chapel to Spelman College. See “Spelman Welcomes” ...page 4.

-Exclusive interview with Jay-Z’s girlfriend! Well not really, but Blaine Bercy dispels this rumor and talks about her life since becoming one of the co-hosts of Trackers. See “Trackers co-host” ...page 7.

all this and more... Inside

Jamaica , New York,...wherever your Spring Break destination was the Spotlight hopes that you were able to lay back and chill. Aaaaah! the memories...check out the photos of seniors parlaying in the night, Jameta (or shall we say Stella?) in the Carribean, Rashida and crew in New York, Cynthia and her friends in Manhattan, and Jessica and her girls looking fly in the Bahamas!

Continuing Education Program provides opportunities Spelman’s program. The Spelman very helpful in assisting students Spelman setting very well.” Kristina Swann The Continuing Education department also offers develop­ continuing education program with financial aid, [taking advan­ Spelman sophomore Jovana Campus & Local mental resources to several orga­ also holds a partnership with the tage of] learning resources on the Joyner, who is enrolled in the tra­ nizations and its employees school’s education department, campus, and [finding] outside ca­ ditional fouryear program, shares her thoughts on members of the Spelman’s continuing edu­ through Quality First Customized which includes 78 education ma­ reer-oriented opportunities avail­ Continuing Education program. “I cation program provides educa­ Training. This program provides jors and community student teach­ able to students. I would have not believe that the Continuing Edu­ tion as well as training programs on-site training for employees, as ers. come this far without such great cation program here at Spelman for students of various ages, edu­ well as basic communication, Through workshops for the support from the staff that the pro­ College was a good idea and a pro­ cational, economic, and cultural team building, and conflict reso­ Black Arts Festival, the Spelman gram has to offer, along with the gram that has given the educa­ backgrounds. Established over 20 lution skills. continuing education program of­ academic curriculum that the pro­ tional opportunity to those who years ago, the program consists of Jamila Canady, interim di­ fers training through the arts, as gram entails.” were not able to complete under­ four major components, including rector of the continuing education well as through modules via sat­ In addition to more oppor­ graduate education upon matricu­ the Gateway, Early College Sum­ program, comments on the suc­ ellite. Canady comments on these tunities for returning undergradu­ lation from high school. The mer, Quality First Customized cess and the expansion of this par­ opportunities as well as the ben­ ate students through the depart­ chance to fulfill that dream for Training, and Elderhostel pro­ ticular program. “We have been efits that the program provides for ment, there is the experience of whatever reason is most essential. grams. very successful in expanding in lifelong learning. “Lifelong social interaction with younger I do believe that there definitely Gateway, one of the most new and diverse areas, and ac­ learning is a process for every hu­ students. Catherine Orr, a psy­ should be more involvement with popular Continuing Education quired a three-year contract train­ man being, which addresses a chology major, shares her experi­ the continuing education students programs, caters to adult women ing employees from [the U.S. De­ broad range of activities and ences. “I have enjoyed my expe­ and the traditional Spelman stu­ returning to college to complete partment of] Housing & Urban events. This process should be rience at Spelman and am so im­ dent body. Unless there is a class their undergraduate studies, and Development (HUD), Welfare-To- significant and beneficial in every pressed with my young sisters’ with both the traditional and con­ also offers an international aca­ Work, and Upward Mobility, way.” wisdom and knowledge. I have tinuing education students, there demic program one week out of throughout the United States.” There are over 50 students learned a great deal from my fel­ is a limited amount of interaction the year for students over the age The Continuing Education enrolled in the continuing educa­ low sisters. My experience here at with students. It is important that of 55. The program also hosts a departments from Atlanta Neigh­ tion program. Theresa Ringo, a Spelman has been tremendously inspirational, and although awk­ we learn from their experiences six-week, residential college pre­ borhood Development Partner­ junior and continuing education that education is more than a paratory program for prospective ship, Clark Atlama University, and student association president, dis­ ward at first, during January 2000, choice.” Spelman students in their junior Morris Brown College have also cusses how she benefits from the I became comfortable and ad­ year of high school. developed partnerships with department. “The department is justed into classes and the The Spelman Spotlight SPRING 2001 STAFF Dear Sisters, Cynthia Daniels Executive Business Editor Mia Radford Executive Production Editor We hope that spring break Rashida Rawls your Executive Managing Editor proved to be relaxing and fun! Con­ Jennifer Smith Campus & Local News Editor gratulations to those Spelmanites Jameta Barlow Health Editor who will participate in Honors Beth Perry Arts & Entertainment Editor Aja Edmond Features Editor

Weekend. Let’s keep the grades up Yolanda Johnson Sports Editor and the hard work going. Nichelle Fonville Opinion & Editorial Editor

Meigan Thompson Layout Artist/ Photographer Fresh women: Don’t forget your Jamie Swift Layout Artist/ Photographer Toni Scott Office Manager white dress and black shoes for Ms. O. Scriven Founder’s Day, April 11, 2001. Faculty Advisor

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Announcements Spelman Model Institutions for Excellence Program presents 13th Annual Science Day on Friday, March 30, 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. More than 80 Spelman students will present their research projects in Spelman’s new Science Center. The Model Institutions for Excellence Program (MIE), funded by NASA, will team up with Kimberly- Clark Corporation to sponsor the event. This year’s theme, “Science in the Liberal Arts: Opening Doors to Careers,” will focus on possibilities for careers in the sciences. The venture is a group effort involving students, faculty and staff in the sciences, engineering and mathematics. For more information, contact Dr. Kerri Burton-Danner at 404-221 2024.

3B Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. presents RUSSELL SIMMONS AND KIMORA LEE SIMMONS SYMPOSIUM. This event will take place on APRIL 7™

2001 @ 10:00 am in Sister’s Chapel. It is sponsored by Baranco Automotive group. Please arrive early. There will be free giveaways of products such as Phat Farm clothing, and, of course, the event will be lots of fun!

The Environmental Task Force will hold its annual Environmental Awareness Week the week of April 13. Each day will be full of environment related activities and information sessions. Keep your eyes peeled for flyers that signify the different kinds of activities that are going on for each day.

Atlanta-based, Talented 10th Enterprises (TTE) continues the pursuit of economic wealth and independence in the black community. From March 30 through April 1, 2001, TTE will host its 4th Annual Entrepreneurial Conference, “Empowerment 2001: Achieving Wealth Through Business & Technology.” The seminar will be held at the Laudermilt Conference Center in Atlanta and the guest speaker is Michael Eric Dyson, one of the country’s foremost Black intellectuals. Student discounts are available For more information about this year’s conference or TTE, go on line to www.empoweredonline.com.

The Spelman SSGA reminds all students to please vote on Monday, April 2, 2001 in Upper Manley.

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Giwayen Mata Dance Troupe will present “Rising to Our Power” on Saturday, March 31, 2001 at 2:oopm and 8:00pm, and Sunday, April 1, 2001 at 2:00 and 6:30. The performance will take place in the Baldwin Burroughs Theatre located in the Fine Arts Building at Spelman College. Tickets range from $8-15 dollars. For more information contact the Women’s Research and Resource Center at 404-681-3643 x2161.

The Freshman class of the AUC presents “Midnight Masquerade” on Saturday, March 31, 2001 at the CAU Student Center from 9pm to 2am. Attire for the event is formal. The ticket prices are $7 for a single and $15 for a couple. Tickets may be purchased in the Spelman SSGA office. Campus £r Locai Volume XLV '______Page 3 Spelman S.G.A. takes intitiative to improve dining services

tions. Based on responses, the food, food diversity for vegetar­ nose, mouth. The gloves are ob­ each week. This system allows for SSGA Office committee has found that students ians, and healthier food selection viously contaminated and [thus] so students to choose from seven, are most concerned about safety of choices. One student who wrote is the food that they serve to us.” eleven, fifteen, and nineteen meals Another student voiced concern per week. Freshman would be re­ Would a debit card meal about the quality of food, stating quired to take the nineteen meals plan system optimize the Spelman that “it’s more the lack of quality option while only commuter stu­ dining experience? Would students of food, not so much a lack of se­ dents would be allowed to choose be willing to pay more money for lection.” Students would also like the seven meals option. This sys­ more meal plan options? How to see a debit card system to credit tem ranges in cost from $3.25 to much money do Spelman students accounts when meals are not eaten, $4.00 per meal. The second “Meal currently pay per meal? Not sure, the length of cafeteria hours ex­ and Point System” would work similar to a debit system where maybe, and about $2.20 are the tended, and a change in the weekly each point on a student’s card respective answers to the above menu. would be worth $3.00. This sys­ questions. These questions, In an effort to communicate tem creates the option for the stu­ among a host of others, have been the student’s suggestions and dis­ dent to also use her points for under investigation by the may, the committee has had sev­ guest’s meals as well. Spelman Student Government eral conversations with Dean The Food Advisory Com­ Association’s Food Advisory Hikes and the managerial staff of Committee. This committee’s pri­ dining services who are quite re­ mittee as well as administration and staff would like for students mary responsibility is to act as a sponsive and open to the students’ to know that changes such as the liaison between the students and comments and suggestions. The ones mentioned above take time administration to voice student committee has also proposed two and patience. The efforts that all concerns about the campus dining new student meal plan option to have made are in the best interest services, as well as develop a plan the administration that would al­ of Spelman students. If you have of action to improve the services. The disapointed look seen all too often on the faces of Spelman low for students to have four dif­ any questions or comments or Under the direction of co-chairs students when they resort to eating sandwiches. ferent meal options or allow stu­ dents to dine on a meal and point would like to be involved in im­ Tonya Fewell and Kathleen proving dining services, you may O’Quinn, the committee has uti­ system. The first plan “Meal Op­ tion System” creates meal options visit the Student Government lized focus groups and surveys to appliances in the cafeteria, lack of about the handling of food stated based on the number of meals the Association’s office located in identify student concerns about customer-friendly service, soiled that “workers may wear gloves, student would eat in the cafeteria Lower Manley. dining services and meal plan op­ silverware, proper handling of but then they scratch their hair, The Spelman P.O.S.S.E: Protecting our Spelman Sisters Everday

participate in these activities, Bowser says that students have Jennifer Smith president of the Spelman two lighting audits, says Hadley. P.O.S.S.E., discusses how she be­ We lit many of the lights that please do them responsibly.” many misconceptions about living Campus & Local editor came involved with the organiza­ weren't lit, and replaced those that Although P.O.S.S.E. is not a in a gated community. “A gated tion. “My inspiration to join the needed to be replaced.” P.O.S.S.E highly publicized campus organi­ community doesn’t keep everyone Safety is an issue that is al­ Spelman P.O.S.S.E came after I Vice President Andrea Sipe also zation, it has existed for several out and it is not an absolute bar­ ways of concern to members of the talked with some of the public comments on the lighting issue. years. Public Safety Director rier.” He also discusses some of Spelman college community. safety officers. One of them, A.J., “It’s very important for us to know Steve Bowser, who has been very the goals that the institution is Compared to some larger institu­ was recruiting and he really hyped the concerns of students on cam­ influential since the group’s found­ striving towards in the area of tions, Spelman is relatively safe, P.O.S.S.E up. This was in the pus,” says Sipe. “This includes ing eight years ago, discusses its safety. “We’re moving the institu­ tucked away “behind the gates.” spring of 1999, around the time anything that will make the student history. “The organization was tion to a point where everyone sees Yet, students are cautioned by pub­ that the organization was being body feel safer whether they live instigated by a group of Spelman and embraces a need for personal lic safety and other campus offi­ started back up.” She goes on fur- on campus or off campus. We students who found out another protection awareness as life skills, cials to stay alert around campus, Spelman student was working in instead of simply responding to the as well as in the West End and the public safety office and became latest incidents.” greater Atlanta community. The “A gated community doesn’t keep everyone out interested.” Bowser also discussed The members of P.O.S.S.E Spelman P.O.S.S.E — Protecting some of the projects and issues that are playing a big part in helping to and it is not an absolute barrier. We’re moving the insti­ our Spelman Sisters Everyday — the founding members of reach this goal within the Spelman tution to a point where everyone sees and embraces a is a campus organization working P.O.S.S.E. targeted. One of the community. Although there are towards increasing student safety. need for personal protection awareness as life skills, in­ earliest projects was a skit where currently only eight members, this Candice Young, one of the stead of simply responding to the latest incidents.” several members portrayed public is not a hindrance to the group. co-presidents of the Spelman safety officers, others students, and Hadley says, “We’re small right -Steve Bowser, Public Safety Direc­ P.O.S.S.E., discusses the the two groups engaged in a dia­ now in number, but this is because tor, commenting on the reality of public organization’s goals. “We want logue discussing campus issues. we wanted to route ourselves. As safety. people to become more aware of “After the skit,” says Bowser, a small group, we’re able to per­ the issues that affect college stu­ “[members of the] administration form little projects one at a time, dents, as well as be aware of their ther to discuss how the positions want to include everyone in the and students were able to see each and strengthen our communication surroundings.” She gives ex­ of co-presidents and vice president student body.” other’s perspectives concerning a with the Spelman Public Safety.” amples of some of the endeavors were filled. “Candice and I have Group member Carolyn number of issues on campus.” Burton also comments on the ad­ that the organization has planned been co-presidents of the organi­ Burton, discusses how she feels Bowser notes that “prior to vantages of the small group size. and is planning for the future. zation since the beginning of this P.O.S.S.E is able to impact the P.O.S.S.E, there was no pick-up “I don’t think smaller is a bad “We’ve done self defense classes, academic school year. In the Spelman community. “Although and drop off at your dorm.” He thing. I think that it just means as well as a presentation on date spring of 2000, Candice, another we are a small group on campus, recalls that “if a student went on a precision and quality.” rape drugs, and alcohol. Last year, member, myself and Andrea Sipe we consider the entire Spelman date, even if it was a cold and rainy P.O.S.S.E. will be publiciz­ we participated in a banner con­ decided that we wanted to become family when we think about issues. night, they had to be dropped off ing upcoming events, and encour­ test that promoted drug awareness more involved with the organiza­ These are also issues that we deal at the gate by their date.” ages students to take an active role at Oglethorpe Elementary school,” tion. As three of the organization’s with as Spelman students, too” When asked about safety in protecting the community. says Young. “We judged the con­ most consistent members, Young says Burton. When asked about factors concerning the area behind Young says, “If you notice safety test, and hosted a pizza party for and Hadley took the positions of some of the concerns that she feels Living Learning Center II resi­ hazards [around campus] such as the winning students. We try to co-presidents, and Sipe the posi­ are pressing within the college dence hall, Bowser states, “There a door that doesn’t close com­ reach outside Spelman, and estab­ tion of vice president. community, Burton talks about is a driveway behind LLCII that is pletely, a crack in the window ... lish a reputation and a good rela­ Hadley also discussed the “the lack of responsibility concern­ used primarily for the the garbage let people know. We really want tionship with the surrounding com­ steps that the group took to im­ ing certain social issues, such as truck. This gate may also be open to tackle whatever issues are per­ munity.” prove student concerns over light­ drinking, and smoking.” Burton if there is work taking place on this tinent to people’s lives.” Alex Hadley, the other co­ ing on campus. “We conducted also feels that “if you’re going to section of the campus.” Yet, Features Volume XLV Page 4 Spelman College welcomes the new Dean of Chapel Jameta Barlow want to see increased numbers for ourselves. I desire for women to worship in the spiritual center, Sis­ have a stronger sisterhood and be­ Health Editor ters Chapel. Lastly, I want to in­ come more open and honest to crease Spelman’s stature and pres­ share and create unity. This is an Meet Rev. Lisa D. Rhodes, ence in local and national dialogue ideal, but it is the belief in God Spelman’s new Dean of Chapel. of moral and ethical developments. uniting us in spirit that can make Rev. Rhodes is warm, spirited and This vision further allows the this happen. Young women deal energetic about serving the Spelman woman to be rooted in with cliques, peer groups, and di­ Spelman community. Here is precepts that will accent their lead­ vision. Young women are hungry some of what she has to say about ership. and ripe for sisterhood. They want spirituality, Spelman and just life to understand and define who they in general. What positions did you are as women. Young women look hold before coming to Spelman? to older women with hunger and How has your Spelman thirst to actualize their potential experience been thus far? I served as one of three as­ and you can’t do that with oppres­ sistant pastors at Ebenezer Baptist sion. This motivates me. Wonderful, inspiring and Church in Atlanta from June 1995 fulfilled. Well, February 12 was until October 2000. I also served Is there a scripture, credo my first day, and I have had an op­ two historically black colleges and or any advice you would like to portunity to see the many facets universities — Paine Theological give the Spelman community? and dimensions of God's creation Seminary, the oldest HBCU semi­ nary in Wilberforce, Ohio, as di­ I have a few. But I love 139 through women. I feel at home in Reverand Lisa Rhodes smiles as she candidly talks about her rector of planning and programs Psalm, talking about the inescap­ this spiritual and academic haven new position. that nurtures Spelman women. for two years and the Interdenomi­ able God.. .God you have searched national Theological Seminary, the thing from educational reform to The Bible study I led at me...God knows who I am in all What do you hope to ac­ largest HBCU seminary in the economics to social action agen­ Ebenezer was a response to my areas. Also, The Great Neighbor complish at Spelman? What are world here in the AUC, as director das. Here at Spelman, there is al­ assessment that there was a need scripture — love the lord thy God your goals? of outreach and organizational de­ ready a lot of community service for all women to share and gain with all thy heart and soul (and thy velopment. Both positions al­ outreach. In the 21 st century, reli­ strength. This is achieved by pro­ neighbor). Although there are a lot My vision exists on three lowed me to develop programs for gion further challenges us to bridge viding a framework rooted in faith, that I use, these are just some of levels. I hope to promote a strong bridging the gap between the personal faith and responsibility. helping to identify with each other my favorites. sense of community among the church and academy. Also, I universally, and by defining and So stop by the philosophy using their own inclusive lan­ staff, faculty and students that will helped to increase visibility and What were some of your and religion department on the motivations for being in the min­ guage. Women still have some transcend religious faiths and awareness of how religious lead­ fourth floor of Cosby and give our istry? ways to go because we have inter­ shows the interconnectedness of ers need to be more proactive in new sister, Rev. Lisa Rhodes, a the Black community in every­ nalized so much and we oppress God in each other. In addition, I warm welcome. What is your favorite thing about your vagina? Jameta Barlow in New York, but the V-Day 1999 winning play. The Spelman pro­ as “intelligent” and “courageous,” to perform to great acclaim College Initiative brought the is­ duction of “The Vagina Mono­ “The Vagina Monologues,” dives Health editor throughout the world-r-from sue of violence against women to logues” was sponsored by the Coa­ into the mystery, humor, pain, Zagreb to Santa Barbara, from 65 of the nation’s campuses. In­ lition to end Domestic Violence. power, wisdom, outrage and ex­ London to Seattle, from Jerusalem A few weeks ago, the cam­ stitutions such as Cornell, Brown “The Vagina Monologues” citement buried in women’s expe­ to Oklahoma City. Villard Books/ pus was buzzing with this word. and Syracuse universities, and was presented to an all-female au­ riences. Based on interviews with Random House published “The Spelmanites were asking, “What is Vagina Monologues” last Febru­ ‘The Vagina Monologues?”’ Clark ary. The book includes a foreword Atlanta, Morehouse, and Morris by Gloria Steinem. Brown students were inquiring, Many women admitted they “Why can’t men attend?” Stu­ greatly benefited from the message dents, faculty, and staff were won­ of taking ownership of the female dering, “How can I get a ticket?” body so as to prevent violence. Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Rev. Lisa Rhodes, dean of Sisters Monologues” sold out in four days. Chapel, said, “It’s platforms such Directed by Joan McCarty, “The as ‘The Vagina Monologues’ that Vagina Monologues” was pre­ show women united among a com­ sented to the Spelman College mon cause. Women in the audi­ community on Feb. 12, 2001 in ence felt at one, embracing their celebration of V-Day, or Vagina womanness.” Day. The showing of the film was In addition, the cast felt they sponsored by the PEPers to ben­ reached a higher level of con­ efit Angela’s Fund, a charity for sciousness, commenting on how victims of child prostitution. much more comfortable they were V-Day is a campaign to end with talking about vaginas and ac­ sexual violence against women tually saying its name. Celia and to proclaim Valentine’s Day as Robinson, a junior dual degree the day to celebrate women and chemistry/chemical engineering demand the end of abuse. Inspired Middlebury, Bennington and dience, representing all ages and a diverse group of hundreds of major, served as chairperson for by the world premiere of “The Mount Holyoke colleges partici­ demographics. PEPers advisor and women—from a Long Island an­ the PEPers committee and was Vagina Monologues” at HERE, an pated in the 1999 celebration. The Director of Counseling Services tiques dealer to a Bosnian refu­ also a member of the cast. “We off-Broadway theater in New York V-Day 2000 College Initiative tar­ Vanessa McAdams-Mahmoud felt gee—“The Vagina Monologues” bonded,” said Robinson. “The City, the first V-Day was held in geted 3000 schools, both in the that “women needed a place to go brazenly explores questions often women in the audience may have 1998 with a performance of the United States and abroad, includ­ where they could talk amongst pondered, but seldom asked: Do bonded also, but the cast had fun play by some of Hollywood’s big­ ing Princeton, Emory and Harvard themselves about the vagina, ab­ women like their vaginas? What and was enlightened. It was a gest celebrities—Glenn Close, universities and Radcliffe, Mills sent of the male sexual gaze.” do women call their vaginas? What beautiful experience.” Whoopi Goldberg, Susan and Agnes Scott colleges. So, what are “The Vagina can you tell about a woman by the Sarandon, Winona Ryder, Lily Spelman was one of two histori­ Monologues?” Hailed by The way she moans when she is DID YOU KNOW? Tomlin, and Calista Flockhart. cally black institutions to mount a New York Times as “funny” and aroused? Ms. Ensler, who first Somewhere in America, a V-Day 1998 happened only performance of this Obie-award “poignant” and by the Daily News performed the play, has continued woman is raped every 2 minutes. Features Page 5 Volume XLV Fresh and clean for spring: Advice from Atl’s fashion elite Spring is now upon us, and the change of the season brings with it an influx of naked navels, newly tanned limbs, modestly visible cleavage, Beth Perry and carefully painted toenails. Oh yeah, and the days get a little longer too. A & E Editor We’ve all been in the gym for the past few weeks trying to get toned for spring, and now that the season is finally here, all we have to do is figure out the perfect clothes with which to adorn our fabulously framed physiques. Little Five Points, located right off Moreland Avenue, is quickly becoming one of Atlanta’s most popular clothing strips because of its eclectic variety of available fashions. In the name of spreading the word, the following are spotlights on some of the most popular stores in the area and advice on emulating the cutting edge chic style of Atlanta’s elite.

Tease 1166 Euclid Ave. (404) 584-0220

Barely three weeks old, Tease has already become one of the hottest stores in Little Five Points. The name refers to the stores main product: T-shirts with catchy phrases printed on them and trendy stonewashed jeans. The owner Kim Coggins Who thought plaform shoes and funky sunglasses would ever really and her sister Jilene, owner of Envy, have marketed the store go away? Find them at the Clothing Warehouse! to young adults, making many of the shirts themselves and bringing some in from New York and Los Angeles. The Clothing Warehouse Some of the phrases you’ll find on the T-shirts include, 1146 Euclid Ave. “Don’t Hate,” “Your Boyfriend Likes Me,” “Hucci,” “Choco­ (404) 524-5070 late,” and “Don’t Be Skerd.” Says Coggins, “It’s cute, sexy, Remember how shocking it was to see a picture of your mother and tight. It’s casual and comfortable, for the club or during ■«âlig. as a 20-year-old, wearing the exact same pair of platform shoes you the daytime.” T-Shirts with attitude are the best, and saw on sale at Macy’s last week for $125? Fashion has a tendency to And I know everyone is dying to have one of those baby you can find a variety of them at Tease! repeat itself after a few years, and this is exactly what The Clothing T’s with the slits in the back. Tease also does custom cutting Warehouse is banking on. According to sales associate Erik Rozsa, “We designs in which they will snip, cut, trim, and tie the shirts focus on creating older fashions...’80s and ‘70s stuff is really hot right however you want. Be sure to visit the store so that you can be now.” one of the first to sport this growing trend. The shop is jam-packed with retro-ish clothing, including jean skirts, dozens of colorful mock Prada and Gucci sunglasses, ripped and stone-washed Levi’s jeans, and a variety of vintage T-shirts with sev­ The Moda Clothing Company eral of our favorite childhood catch phrases pasted across the front. The 1150 Euclid Ave. store also boasts a limited edition Big E Line of clothes that are consid­ (404) 584-6785 ered collector’s items. “No one has the same stuff as us,” says Rozsa Moda has become infamous for dressing the neo-chic of the ‘90s. The store is full of funky colors and textures, featuring denim and vintage shirts, rhinestone and other jewel patterns, The Sushi Clothing ethnic influences including gypsy beads, scarves, chiffons, cam­ Company ouflage and lycra. To sum it up, it’s all over the place. 424 Moreland Ave. One reason for the extreme diversity and creativity in (404) 522-1010 Moda’s clothes is the store’s designers who have pulled influ­ Sushi, Atlanta’s premier de­ ences from all over the world, having worked in Canada, Chi­ signer Bill Hallman’s latest en­ cago, Los Angeles, New York and other cities. deavor, showcases tons of “girly” The store has a large celebrity clientele, especially those clothes and easily achieves its from the music industry. The store also attracts clients from as reputation for producing original, far as Japan and Australia who have heard about the store, as colorful, and affordable clothing. well as the average young woman who wants to dress up for the The store is decorated with an night. Says design team member and manager Cuse Digi-Amo, Asian motif, with dragons hang­ “Our target market is women from 18 to 35, from college stu­ ing from the ceilings, large plastic dents looking for a video fashion look, to the woman at home swordfish hanging from the walls, who wants to grab something cute for the evening.” and short China doll dresses hang­ Basic fashion rule 101: Hot, sleek, Moda has also opened a shoe store next door called Soho, ing from the sale racks. svelte balck pants are never out of which features shoes to complement each of Moda’s outfits. Digi- With a style that sales asso­ style. Amo says that the designers have recently begun designing footwear ciate Cindy Simon says is for those as well so that Moda will have its own brand of shoes on sale in Soho who are “over the whole ‘boy’ by the summer. look,” the store sells pants, long Envy and short skirts, backless shirts, 1143 Euclid Ave. three-quarter length jackets, and (404) 525-3689 the like. Sushi boasts a variety of » « . Remember the Capri pants J.R. Ewing jokingly accused Spelman vibrant, vivacious vehements vary­ women of wearing three days out of each week? This is where we ing from pink, orange, gold, red, bought them. Nothing says it’s springtime more and magenta, to navy blue, purple, Envy has a lot of denim, including tie-dyed or fringed Capris, than a colorful floral dress. black and gray. There are also two-toned skirts, ripped jeans, and both mini and knee-length jean skirts. funky floral and fruit patterns, sexy They also sell colorful sleeveless shirts, custom rocker T-shirts, and synthetic snakeskin shirts, and glittery glamorous get-ups perfect for hats on the casual side. The store carries sexy, full-length curve-hug­ going out to clubs, on dates, or to cutting-edge events. Sushi has a mod­ ging dresses, and backless shirts in comfortable fabrics as well as shiny est collection of casual cotton cutoffs and clingy Capri pants in several metallic material perfect for turning a few heads at parties. You can soft pastel colors, which are perfect for either lounging around or look­ also find shoes at the store, from strappy sandals and chunky heels to ing cute on the way to class. flashy boots and flats. Some of the designers featured by the store are Bisou Bisou. Soda Blue, Luly K, Jordache, and the Envy name brand. Owner Jilene Coggins-Smith describes Envy’s spring collection as “a throw back to the 80’s: disco meets glam-rock. We’ll be selling lots of tight little T- shirts with rhinestones, tight jeans, and rhinestone belts.” Halter dresses are the perfect way to go for spring! Accessories are the perfect way to accentuate any outfit! Health Dieting again? Get the real truth about diets

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Arts Er Entertainment Volume XLV______. ______Page 7 Trackers co-host Blaine Bercy chats with the Spotlight Jameta Barlow had cable growing up so The media gets learn how to tolerate others. now I stay up to 6 a.m. majorly diluted. Don’t be­ Campus & Local watching t.v. lieve anything you hear on Are you seeing anyone? the news. You must be in a Jay-Z, nah I’m just kidding. She’s talkative, funny, car­ What are your fa­ powerful position, like ing, generous and honest. In fact, vorite arts and crafts? Oprah. It’s not too hard for I met him though. I’m single, and she is so caring, she once helped a me. I can’t get to preachy loving it. mouse off of a glue trap. Meet Collage work. Any­ on-air, I have a producer What are your future Blaire Bercy, co-host of Trackers thing related to coilaging. over me. for Oprah Winfrey’s cable network Especially decopage, plans? Oxygen. She was in Atlanta film­ where you decorate with How has your up­ TV is cool. It’s for me. It’s ing a few shows and I had a chance collages such as varnish­ bringing or background impacted your work? not easy, but its fun. I am defi­ to spend some time with this pio­ ing wood and making nitely going back to school for psy­ neering and vibrant on-air person­ wallpaper. You can paint I grew up in Los An­ chology. I’ve learned more in the ality. This 22-year-old is an inspi­ over it or even spray paint geles and attended junior last year and a half than what I ration to Spelmanites. She’s our it. college there and then learned in school. Now, I watch age, working hard doing what she ended up at Oxygen in New tv so critically. loves and having fun while also I heard you have York. I had odd jobs—I making a difference in the lives of an eclectic taste of favor­ used to help my mom with Describe yourself in one women. Did I mention she’s only ite celebrities, what is her bed and breakfast. This word. 22? Here is some of what she had your favorite type of is my first job. I was to say. music or favorite cd? adopted. I am Egyptian The one word does not ex­ I have everything. and Libyan by birth. My ist. I am everything and some­ mom is Jewish and worked things. (After much deliberation, How did you become an Garbage, Jay-Z, Ricky in civil rights. Her father Blaire found a word). I got it. on-air host of Oxygen’s televi­ Martin, Christina is Russian. So nothing in Honest, brutally honest. sion show Trackers? Aquilera. Khosi is my roommate and people my family was barred. I was never pressured. I just Any other comments? A friend of mine, Khosi, an­ visit, thinking my music sort of found my way here. other co-host was speaking at this collection is a combina­ My mom stressed that—if Does anyone need a room­ event about images of women in tion of ours, it isn’t. Ilove it makes you happy, hey mate? I love Atlanta, I wanna the media where Oprah was in at­ hip-hop. I love Jay-Z, I have anything with Jay-Z why not? She told me you move here. tendance. Khosi made a good im­ could always change jobs. pression and when Oxygen was on it—bootleg, backstage. I had a unique upbringing, looking for other co-hosts, Khosi My favorites are Any One and Reasonable Doubt. which gives me a unique gave them my name. outlook. What’s your fa­ What is the overall goal of The Spotlight catches up with Trackers co- host, SC students have a the show? vorite movie? Blaine Bercy, on Spelman ’s campus. hard time dealing with Mafia movies— stress—how do you de­ It’s a release. We talk about around the show. Something is stress? what is on our minds as young Goodfellas...I used to watch Scarface everyday, and that’s a always going on. It’s fun. I love TV GUIDE women. We are all in that corpo­ long movie. I like dark comedies going up to hair and makeup and I can never plan to take a day rate age. We have fun. We like too, like Scream and Jawbreaker. just hanging out. Everyone is very off. I find myself spending the TRACK - having a good time and acting silly. (After Scream came out on video, welcoming. There are no doors on whole day thinking about what I • Interactive Sometimes you just need that the offices, except should be doing. What helps me television for young when you come home ______the exec’s office, but is to read more. I can’t wipe it off. women that isn’t afraid she keeps her door I just need something else to think from work of what girls are really open at all times. about. Or I drive. I can’t just sit or school. “/ had to take that leap of faith and do made of. Girls converse Women primarily and meditate. Hmm...maybe I’d like to on TV and on the Web work there, except that’s why I love crafts. think that to motivate each other something I had no idea how to do. I knew it was the crew is mostly we are fun and make inspired men. Oz used to be What is the hardest thing and elevat­ an excellent opportunity and only an idiot would downstairs. That you ever had to do? choices about what to ing. pass up. I had to trust. That was hard.” was real cool. They plan, what to watch, are all nice. They Moving away and leaving and what to do- with out What -Blaine Bercy commenting on used to call us the all my friends and family. I had to all that sugar and spice. is your fa­ the hardest thing she’s ever done. girls’ Catholic take that leap of faith and do some­ vorite as­ So, whether you’re pas­ school and we'd call thing I had no idea how to do. I pect of the HHHHH sionate about politics, them the boys’ re­ knew it was an excellent opportu­ show? fired up about sports, or I watched it everyday after school form school. We act so silly. nity and only an idiot would pass just in need of a little for 2 months). up. I had to trust. That was hard. The end. That’s what no one support, come to the What social issue, if there gets to see. It’s that off-camera I read you were an Anne is one, are you most compassion­ Do you have any regrets in place that sees the world time where we are just hanging Rice fan. So are you looking for­ ate about? life? from a girl’s point of out. I hate interviews but I love ward to the film adaption of I regret I didn’t value high view. meeting people. I get nervous, just Queen of the Damned starring I used to do non-profit back school. I was rushing it all. I want Courtesy of like everyone, when I do inter­ Aaliyah as Akasha the Queen? in LA. It changes. I am a little to go back. It was the best time. www.oxygen.com views. I have met a lot of friends worried about welfare now that It’s where you can buckle down that way. Sometimes we can’t get How did you know? I don’t Bush is in office. But teen preg­ and figure it all out, cherishing them to leave. Come join the hosts know if the actors will match the nancy has always been on my list each day. College was great of Trackers, Blaine characters, but yes I am looking of issues and concerns. though. That’s where I learned What is your favorite tele­ Bercy, SuChin Pak, and forward to it. how to h-u-s-t-l-e grades and ex­ vision show? Ian Kesler this week and Is it hard to restrain your­ tensions. But really, that’s where What is it like working at self on-camera when dealing I learned how to communicate every week from 4-6pm, It changes. I watch a lot of Oxygen? with issues you may be con­ with others. In college, you have Tuesday through Friday television, everything from PBS to cerned about? to interact with others who are go­ on Oprah’s Oxygen cable the Simpsons to Jeopardy. I never Crazy, everyone’s desk is ing through the same stuff so you network. Arts ¿r Entertainment Volume XLV ______Page 8 Revitalizing the Soul Kandi shows sweetness

Shelby R. Larkin Rashida R. Rawls Contributing Writer EME

Have you ever wondered On Thursday, Feb. 22, neo­ who the mastermind behind the soul artist Bilal showcased his ex­ lyrics of songs like TLC’s “No traordinary talent with a private Scrubs” or Destiny’s Child’s “Bills, performance here in Atlanta. The Bills, Bills” was? expo, hosted by Martell Cognac, Former Escape member, took place at Club 1789, the down­ Kandi Burruss would gladly take stairs venue of The Deux Plex on credit for the honor. Kandi is the Cheshire Bridge Road. first female to receive the ASCAP The Philadelphia-based Rhythmn & Soul Music Award for singer’s music is a revival of the Songwriter of the Year. Kandi re­ classic jazz and soul sound that alizes that she has, “gone from first emerged during the Harlem writing songs that usually no one Renaissance. Bilal's performance heard but me, to writing for some featured the accompaniment of a of my favorite artists.” live band, which added even more Sensuous Bilal amzaes the crowds Club 1789. The cover of Kandi’s new self-entitled album. Kandi hit the music scene as vitality to the music. The crowd which hit stores on March 27. a solo artist with her debut album the album entitled “Don’t Think I’m Not”, is a reply was lured into the majestic atmo­ Bilal began wooing fans with his hit track, Hey Kandi in 2000. Kandi says, to those cheatin’ brothers who think they’re getting sphere as Bilal captivated listen­ “Soul Sista,” from the Love & Basketball movie “I’ve gone from being in a group over on their women. Remember guys: women can ers with his sweet, sensual lyrics. soundtrack. You can also check out this sultry to being a solo artist, which is creep like men can. Though small in stature, Bilal’s singer sporting the latest trends, along with his scary.” Her album is filled with hip “Talking ‘Bout Me” is a hot tune with madd Cali- powerful voice possesses an oc­ talented homie, Musiq in the latest issue of Vibe trendy tunes that will keep the body style flavor. It reminds me of something that would tave range that would put even Magazine. boogying all night! This is defi­ be on Dr. Dre or Snoop’s album-Representin’ that West Mariah Carey to shame. As we move into the 21st century, rap mu­ nitely not your select album for Side! Also in attendance was sic is expected to take a back seat to the strong slow jams. It’s more of a pop al­ This album is loaded with a host of other hot newly signed Motown recording comeback of R&B. Bilal is one of the incredible bum than R&B due to its traces of jams. It is an absolute must have for all of those trendy artist, India Arie. Her single, talents poised to lead this comeback. His debut sounds similar to Kelis and house parties. So when you feel the need to boogie “Video”, is the first release from album is scheduled to drop during the first week Destiny’s Child. and dance the night away-don’t’ forget to invite that Irie’s debut album, Acoustic Soul, in April, so make sure you check it out! The first single released off flavor we call Kandi! The Go-Go experience has deeper meaning 15 and up, the Go-Go experience respective hoods. Alexandra J. Hoston is a preview into what exciting I remember one story in Contributing Writer adventures adulthood has in particular, during which my older store. As a young girl, I remem­ comrades had a thrilling experi­ Go-Go: you either love it or ber dancing on the playground ence. Somehow, amidst all the hate it. When the DJ strikes up singing and doing the latest dance fun and excitement a fight broke those old classics, such as to the Rare Essence classic out and everyone began to clear “Waterdance” and “Overnight “Work the Walls.” the room. The police began Scenario,” you might think that As a sophomore in high shooting outside and causing ev­ a huge ground-dividing earth­ school, I looked up to the seniors eryone to drop down, ducking quake has overtaken the room who always came to cheerleading bullets. In a scene reminiscent creating a giant chasm between practice on Monday with excit­ of Puff and Jennifer’s New York the groups of dancers. The Go- ing stories about “the Go-Go” the night club fiasco, the group sped Go haters stop dancing in mid­ booty-grind and stand up with arms folded across their chests, annoyed and looking lost as if the whole world just changed. The Go-Go lovers squeal and holler and run up to the front, creating a scene reminiscent of the Black Hole (a classic Go-Go spot in the heart of the Washington, D.C. area), and quickly bust into Although Go Go music is nationwide, its freaky moves, the likes of which home is Washington D. C. you’ve never before seen. Aburst of testosterone ripples through “The Go-Go” is a pathway Go-Go is not just a form of mu­ the guys clad in hoodies, glittery for young Black teens to have a sic. It’s a culture, a way of life. If shirts, and baseball caps. The life before the age of 18. It is not you are from the D.C. metropoli­ hypest ones jump around in Pas­ until you reach legal partying age tan area, you’ve been raised tor Troy’s “we ready” style. and go off to college or move knowing, understanding, and ap­ Most people just don’t un­ Go Go music has become increasingly popular in the nightclub away from the DC metropolitan preciating Go-Go ever since you derstand why the clickety-clack scene. area, that you truly appreciate the were very young. It is not purely of the congas is so celebrated. It’s familiarity of the clickety-clak the music that I enjoy, but the ex­ a form of music that is played by from the Junkyard Band, Back­ periences that I remember as well. a live band, complete with a lead night before. “The Go-Go” can off at maximum speed in a quick yard Band, Rare Essence, and the And no matter what, I’ve always rapper, singer, congas, a bass often turn into a violent affair, so effort to exit the premises. Ironi­ Northeast Groovers. got to represent. I have a dream drum, cowbells and a keyboard. special precautions must be cally, they were pulled over and This past Christmas on that one day we can all dance to Chuck Brown, the grandfather of taken. No weapons of any kind given a nice, fat speeding ticket 95.5FM, a Washington, D.C. ra­ Go-Go together, with the same Go-Go, established the genre as are allowed, i.e. combs, nail files, by the same police who had dio station, the number two vigor and energy we exhibit when an integral part of D.C.’s culture pens, etc. Once inside, everyone caused their speedy departure. As Christmas song of all time was a. the DJ plays old school hits like several decades ago with the gets their freak on in a major way, any young impressionable youth Go-Go rendition of “Santa Claus “Doin’ the Butt.” popular hit “Go-Go swing.” Tar­ sweating as if a sauna had been would be, I was very impressed is Coming to Town.” You see, geted to teenagers ranging from turned on, “representin’” for their by this story. Sports Volume XLV Page 9 They Got That Spirit!

Tandra Turner cheerleading, she understands the has submitted a proposal to the importance of time management. Academic Dean. The pending pro­ Sports Writer “ I literally have every hour of my posal requests that cheerleaders day scheduled. If I am not in class receive Physical Education credit then I am at practice. If I am not for their participation. In addition, There is an interesting noise at practice then I am taking care Coach Terrell would like to see the in Read Hall Gymnasium. No, it of my schoolwork,” said Alexis. young ladies attend road games is not the Tiger Rumble. It is the Alexis is not overwhelmed by her and competitions. Spelman College Cheerleading schedule. Cheering since high So what do Spelman stu­ Squad. Unknown to most of the school, she is used to balancing dents have to do to join in on the student body, Spelman has a academics and cheerleading. Most spirit? Those who have cheering cheerleading team, which has ex­ of the benefits of being a Spelman experience or just want to show isted since 1993. This year’s squad cheerleader are intrinsic. Fresh­ support for their school need to consists of one junior and eight man squad member Krystal attend tryouts for the 2001-2002 freshmen. McKellery enjoys cheering be­ season. The college holds tryouts These committed young la­ cause she loves the not only the in the fall. dies work hard to support Spelman sport but also showing pride for athletics. Two to three days a week, her school. they attend practice as early as 6:00 When asked about A.M. in the morning or as late as Spelman’s school spirit, the squad 5:00 P.M. in the evenings. At the admits that it is lacking. They men­ basketball games, they relentlessly tion that Morehouse men support motivate the basketball team and Spelman athletics more than pump up the crowds. Off campus, Spelman students do. Dr. Dorothy the squad also serves as represen­ Richey, athletic director for the Spelman’s Mascot, the Jaguar, helps the cheerleaders pump up the tatives for the school. Recently college, believes school spirit crowd! some members from the team re­ should be about “women support­ ceived the honor of participating inductees such as boxing great workload. Alexis Joye, a freshman ing women.” She states that as a in the Georgia Hall of Fame induc­ Evander Holyfield and basketball squad member from Columbia, college community, “we need to tion ceremony. Spelman College star Teresa Edward. South Carolina, majors in Chem­ show that women are brilliant and was one of four college teams in­ While they are fired-up for istry and has seventeen credit also athletic.” To increase interest vited and the only all-black squad. their school, most of these cheer­ hours this semester. With involve­ in the cheerleading squad, The young ladies met and escorted leaders are handling their intense ment in other organizations and cheerleading coach Doris Terrell Spring Sports Report will be above .500 by the end of Jaguar champions in the limelight. Stevie Stribling the season. “ I have great expec­ With their first meet at Contributing Writer tations. This is a new team, I only Morehouse College on Saturday have two returners from last year March 17, 2001 and their first Spring sports are well under­ [Gaillard and Shade] and there are major meet at the Alabama Relays, way. Lady Jaguar spirit is alive on no seniors, so we have time to March 24-25, against NCAA Di­ three teams that have the potential work, function and grow to­ vision I competitors, the Lady Jag­ to shine brightly to the end of the gether,” said Shaw. Coach Shaw uars Track and Field team have 2000-2001 school year. suggests that once the team solidi­ been training hard. Indoor track The golf team, coached by fies playing positions, they will be members Tanisha Green, Sarah St. Willie Burkes, is scheduled for unstoppable. Toni Scott (5-2) has Louis, Niya Williams, and Te’iva seven matches. There are seven indeed made her mark on the Johnson will join Fatima Gaskin, participants on the team preparing Monique Forrest, Candice Bledsoe for a winning season. They are: (injured during indoor track), and Cynthia Brown, Valeda Bussey, Sherita Holt (injured during bas­ Katrena Hudson, Alethea Rouse, ketball season) to complete the Loren Wheeler, Kimberly Hudson, outdoor orack team. According to and Nytosha Thomas. This sea­ Coach Kevin Foster, the indoor son the golf team will compete team has already had seven com­ against Johnson C. Smith College, petitions, and finished with an im­ Benedict College, Calvin College, pressive fourth place at the Uni­ and Alabama A&M University. versity of Georgia South. Track The team will also compete in the sensation Tanisha Green won both Women’s Collegiate Champion­ the 200 and 400 and ran lead for ship and the National Minority the 4x1 lap relay. Sarah St. Louis placed 3rd in the 200 and also ran c College Tournament. Coaches With Greyhound- Willie and Bobbi Burkes are look­ in the 4x1 relay along with Te’iva ing for the ladies to be more com­ Johnson. “ The Jaguars will defi­ petitive and take their mates head nitely make their mark on the on walk-up fares with Student Advantage* Card track,” said Coach Foster. The on. Save 20%U Valid only at the Atlanta twiu'nal-232 Forsyth Street The tennis team is going team is currently preparing for the strong with a 2-5 record. With nine outdoor track and field season. 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Shade, and Olivia Smith are sure continue to dominate the court as ters as they prove them­ to conquer the competition. Coach partners. What the team lacks in selves at the tee, on the Willie Shaw predicts that the team experience, they make up for in spirit and ability. Look for these court, and on the field. Sports Volume XLV Page 10 Spelman’s Tennis Team establishes a solid foundation Rashida R. Rawls found out that their neglection was more and veteran to the team, be­ agreed saying, “We have a lot to Assistant coach Terry an attempt to measure our persis­ lieves that this year’s team gives improve on because we are such a Alexander said that the team “has EME tence and com­ young team. How­ plenty of potential to be very suc­ mitment to the ever, we still need cessful in the future,” and that Many Spelmanites have team. Since adequate funding “hopefully, Spelman will put more said, “I didn’t know we had a ten­ then we have and support for the money into the program to help it nis team!” This remark shows how unified and team so we can get to grow.” much athleticism is not respected maintained a the necessary Senior Damien Hughes en­ at Spelman and how information support system equipment and thusiastically stated, "This has to about sports events is not commu­ for one an­ uniforms to repre­ be the most talented team I’ve seen nicated to the Spelman commu­ other.” sent Spelman since I’ve been at Morehouse. nity. Sports teams at Spelman have The ten­ properly.” They put forth a lot of effort, and suffered from a lack of funding, nis team is The team with more support from their col­ been overlooked by Morehouse unique due to likes to refer to lege, they’d be on point.” sports teams, and have been under­ its cohesive­ themselves as the Freshwoman Victoria Beatty supported by both the administra­ ness, both aca­ Spelman/ said it best when she remarked, tion and our fellow sisters. demically and Morehouse Tennis “When I first came on this team, it The Spelman Tennis Team is athletically. Team because they amazed me how nice and support­ trying to build a strong foundation Sophomore not only share a ive the teammates were; however, of dedicated, competitive, and ath­ Veronica coach, but they we continue to lose. The reason letic women, despite the issues of Chapman said, also act as a cohe­ for our failure is due to the lack of commitment and consistency it has “I think we The Spelman Tennis Team is all smiles on the road to the Xavier sive unit-con- support from our Spelman sisters. had in the past. Members of the have some of Tournament. *Not pictured: Ashley Gaillard and Karla Shade. stantly supporting Given the time, patience, and love initial 2001 team were shunned by the most bril­ each other. When that is present, this team will suc­ the men’s team at Morehouse due liant women on the team who are her the motivation to continue asked what they thought about this ceed with or without outside help. to the reputation of past teams. not only aggressive athletically but playing due to their enthusiasm year’s team, the Morehouse play­ Next year, the Spelman tennis team Sophomore Toni Scott re­ also intellectually. I am glad to and family—like bonds. Because ers and coaches were encouraging WILL be a success mentally, emo­ calls her initial encounter with the share the court and the same col­ this year was a first time on the in their remarks. tionally, and most importantly, men’s team. “The first day the guys lege with them. Joining the team team for many players, there is Sophomore Richard physically.” were open and warm, but after that, has been the most enjoyable expe­ obviously room for improvement. Makerson, III said, “They have a *Editor’s note: Congratula­ they stopped interacting with us. rience that I’ve had at Spelman, Freshwoman Ekua Assabill jok­ lot of heart and determination. I tions to the Spelman Tennis Team The guys neglected to talk or hit and I look forward to going to ingly stated, “We need vast im­ really appreciate the way the ladies for placing 2nd in the AUC Jambo­ with us. But on our first road trip practice everyday!” provement-like the size of Texas!” give the team 110 percent on and ree. Keep up the good work ladies! we discussed our differences [and] Ashley Gaillard, a sopho­ Sophomore Kara Dobbin off the court.”

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Dear Dr. Manley: One Student’s Public Safety Experience

This is a letter to Dr. Manley about an issue that took place in the faculty parking lot near the Fine Arts and Cosby buildings. On Friday, Feb. 16,2001 at about 12:15 p.m. in the faculty parking lot, my car would not start because the battery needed to be replaced. Wishing my dad (Professor Bruce Wade) was in town and at work, I went to a public safety vehicle that was not too far from my own car. One officer was sitting in the driver’s seat and another was standing outside of the car, talking. I asked if they could give me a jump. The female officer rudely replied, “No, I can’t.” I asked her why. The other then responded, “If your car were to blow up on account of me giving you a jump, then you would blame Spelman and take us to court.” I understood what she was saying. It was good reason to decline such requests. However, the officer’s whole mood and tone were very rude. She did not seem the least bit concerned at all. The male officer agreed with what the female officer said and asked me to go into the public safety office. They went on talking and joking with each other. Unsuccessful with the public safety officer, I then approach a woman, whom I assumed to be a faculty member, sitting in her car reading. I asked the woman to give me a jump. She threw excuses at me. First she told me that she couldn’t because her car was a rental. I thought to myself, “What does that have to do with anything?” Then she said that she didn’t have any cables, which I had in my car and I told her that. Then she went on to say that she didn’t know how to hook them up, of which I have knowledge. Lastly, she said that she did not even know how to pop the hood. “Why don’t you go to the public safety office,” the woman urged. So, after hearing her discouraging excuses, I left. I thought to myself, “This is going nowhere. The officers already said no.” Once again, there was no display of concern, which I thought would be different because she was a teacher and looked old enough to have children, or at least nieces and nephews, who might be my age. I assumed the thought of her own children or relatives would make her concerned. I was wrong. After this disappointment I went to another car. I asked the woman if she could give me a jump. She replied, “No, I am in a hurry. I don’t have any cables anyway.” After saying this, she sped off in her little red Corvette. Next, I went to the public safety office where I hoped to get some assistance. The woman in the office told me the same thing as the other officers had said. I tried three more failing attempts, all teachers, before going to ask my professor, Dr. T. Neely-Chandler in the music department. She was very understanding. The jump took less than one minute, and I was very grateful. I did not understand why everyone was so mean. No one was willing to help. This is not the only instance that the public safety office has not been of assistance to me. I can recall last Spring semester when I locked my keys in my car and public safety was very nonchalant about the situation. The incident took place in front of the Spelman gate. When I was calling Pop-A-Lock to unlock my car, the public safety officer only seemed concerned about my moving the car. I had already twice told him that I could not move my car because I was locked out. To this he responded, “You need to move your car as soon as you get the door opened or it will be towed.” In this case, my father had a spare key in his car, and I did not have to wait to get my door open. I did not address my concern then, because I thought, “perhaps the public safety officer was having a bad day.” I was very discomforted by the lack of concern and help that the public safety officers and faculty displayed. After all this happened, I thought to myself, “What is the purpose of public safety if they can not even give a car a jump.” Of course, my case was not a life or death situation. However, public safety is paid to be of service to the students, or at least direct the students to a place they can get help. What if it had been dark outside? Would their response be different? I know that Spelman prides itself on creating a friendly, sisterhood environment, but that day I felt like an outsider. Several cars from the faculty parking lot passed me, seeing that my hood was up, and not once did anyone stop to ask if I was okay. Dr. Manley, I am not asking for an apology or sympathy. I just wanted to inform you that the public safety officers were not of any help to me in these two instances. If it has happened to me, I am sure it has happened to others as well. I find it very ironic that we are supposed to learn the public safety number during our first days on Spelman’s campus. But what good is knowing the number if it is not going to be of any assistance?

Sahirah Wade Class of 2003 Are we Really Free? cops searched our room based your names. My friend was pulled Anthonika Miles upon a noise complaint made by over in the AUC area just a few OpEd Writer the manager. Yet, we stayed in the weeks ago because she was driv­ hotel the previous night and there ing a rental car, or is it safe to say, were no warnings or complaints again, “because she was black?” According to the 13TH from the guests or the hotel staff. How stupid does that sound? Amendment of the Unites States Basically, the manager used the Society continues to prove RAISE YOUR HAND FOR Constitution, the supreme law of noise complaint as an excuse to to me that we, as African Ameri­ A FIRST-CLASS OPPORTUNITY! the land, we are “free.” Person­ cans, are not completely free. As ally, however, I do not believe that long as blacks are victims of lynch­ After graduation, you could become part of the African Americans are mentally, nations most innovative and ambitious urban ings, segregated neighborhoods, physically, spiritually, and psycho- education reform program at The School District of Klu Klux Kian parades, racial pro­ Philadelphia. As a parr of our commitment, we are logically free. The reason is continuing the Balanced Literacy Initiative that filing, and African American simple. We are continuously provides you with a unique employment opportunity. student’s votes are not counted in watched by society and have to the presidential election, I will work twice as hard to prove our­ LITERACY INTERN TEACHERS never believe we are completely Kindergarten & 1st Grade selves to in order to live a life of free. luxury. We cannot even drive Our Literacy Program is designed to reduce class size and achieve literacy How can I say that we are down the street without being across the curriculum, ensuring die future success of our children. Literacy truly emancipated from a world Intern 'teachers support and collaborate with appointed teachers, focusing pulled over for tedious reasons. that brutally scars my brothers and on one-to-one and small group instruction. Literacy Intern Teachers will also I can attest to being watched participate in a broad spectrum of school activities supporting literacy disarms my sisters? If you think development and overall education goals. by society. During the Christmas you are free because you fulfilled Our ideal candidates will possess a Bachelors degree in a non-education break, some of my friends and I the American dream of going to field, academic training stressing the liberal arts, and an interest in literacy had a hotel room just to kick it and and working with young people. Ongoing training and support will be college, getting a college degree, provided through professional development programs and enrollment at relax from a hard semester. We working a 9-5 job, making six fig­ various selected universities. decided to invite some of our male ures, driving a Lexus or a Don't miss tins opportunity to make a difference! friends to the room just to chill. leave the hotel. As a result, we Mercedes Benz, and living in the The School District of Philadelphia offers a competitive salary range and a However, upon our arrival at the comprehensive benefits package, including partial tuition remission toward were forced to pack up all of our perfect house with two perfect kids your certification. Please send resume to: Balanced Literacy Initiative, hotel, all of our male friends were belongings and leave the hotel in and a perfect wife, then you are Office of Human Resources, 55 N. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA stopped and questioned at the door 19103. FAX: 215-299-4688. E-mail: [email protected]. Or the middle of the night. I felt de­ sadly mistaken. because they were carrying bags to receive an application and additional information, call 215-979-8133. humanized and violated as a hu­ Freedom is a state of mind Deadline for applications is 3/30/01. in their hands. The managing staff man being. So, if you ask me if I that requires eternal peace with politely asked my friends to leave am free, my answer is “HELL yourself and your enemy. We may simply because they looked mys­ The School District of Philadelphia NO!” not be able to change what is an equal opportunity employer. terious, or is it to safe to say, “be­ Think about the numerous America thinks of us but we can cause they'were black.” times you or your friends have change what we think of ourselves. Visit our Web site: www.phila.kl2.pa.us The managing staff at the been watched by crowds, It is time for us to join together as hotel also called the police and mumbled about, pulled over by the black people and fight this battle asked them to come to the hotel cops for no apparent reason, ver­ together. One man cannot do it because they claimed that we were bally disrespected, or called out of alone. disturbing the other guests. The As the Spelman Spot­ light takes you beyond the oval of academic enrich­ ment, we invite you to cel­ ebrate all of the extracur­ ricular activities that take place on campus. These are the activities that make college memorable and cement the college experience into something unimaginable. We con­ clude this issue by featur­ ing two of the main events that took place on cam­ pus the weekend of March 23rd, which were the Miss Spelman Pag­ eant 2001, and the arrival of the new members of Alpha Kappa Alpha So­ rority Incorporated, “Sweet” Mu Pi Chapter. 1 f * * 1 j 1 IJ