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VOLUME 87, NO. 17 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2003 ' www.thehilltoponline.com Meridian Students Involved in Altercation; One Arrested

Kenyatta Hobson assured that ten kicked out." Alexander also would have rather let the girls By Shara D. Taylor his staff handled the situation believes that there should a uni­ beat me up. It was definitely not Hilltop Staff Writer in the most expedient and effec­ form policy in place that specif­ worth my going jail." tive manner possible. The situ­ ically outlines the consequences Before this episode, On Sunday evening at ation never escalated beyond for fighting in any of the dormi­ Akerejah had not engaged in approximately 8:25 pm, three the initial parties involved, and tories. any type of interactions with individuals were engaged in an order was restored to the dor­ Akindele Akerejah, the the two female students. He altercation in Meridian Hill mitory almost immediately. young man involved in the admits that he probably would Hall. Hobson also stated that the quarrel, wants to make sure not even recognize them if he According to Campus proper authorities were con­ that it is known that he did not saw them again. Police Deputy Chief Lawrence tacted and all necessary infor­ act alone in the confrontation. According to Akerejah, he Thomas, there was an exchange mation concerning the incident "It does not seem to be has no previous record or histo­ of words between two females was turned over to the Office of understood [by everybody] that ry of incidents involving vio­ and one male, which lead to a Residence Life, campus securi­ we all had a part in this inci­ lence. scuffle between the male and ty, and the Metropolitan Police dent," said Akerejah. Akerjah claims that people one of the females. He was Department to determine He also explained that this have hastily judged his charac­ arrested for simple assault, but whether or not any further dis­ was an isolated incident and ter based solely on mis-infor­ neither female was taken into ciplinary actions will be taken that it was totally out of his mation being disseminated custody. against the students. character to fight with any across campus. The incident posed no "There should have been woman. "I've been judged and immediate threat to the other more university intervention," "I am not the monster that labeled," he said. "Who are PHOTO BY MAYA GILLIAM residents, and no major safety said Tonja Alexander, a sopho­ people are trying to make me [people] to judge me? I only Akindele performs Wednesday night in the opening round of violations occurred. Meridian more computer science. "Any out to be," he said. "If I had the have one judge." Verbal Armageddon. He was arrested Sunday night for sim­ Hill community director other students would have got- chance to do it all over again, I ple assault. General Assembly Discusses Renovation Plans Howard Alum Disappears said. The architecture firm By Dal Cannady pre.:,entcd a thorough presen­ Special to the Hilltop tation of what the new Punch Out would entail from a stage The disappearance of college to contemporary furnishings co-ed Ardena Carter has her fam­ to the open ceiling and new ily and her conununity worried. lighting. She's studying to be a teacher, "I think the renovations works with children and is preg­ Pl!OTO COURTESY OF WWW.ANOELHRE.COM , are a good thing and I am nant with one of her own. She's a Howard Alum Ardena Carter glad we, as representatives, graduate student at Georgia was six months pregnant were able to have input. This Southern University in when she was reported is a great change for Statesboro. missing. Blackburn and will have a Dr. Jim Stephens, a profes­ good affect on the University sor there, says college students off on foot. and change the morale of come and go, but when Carter Her last doctor's visit was students," UGSA Financial missed just three days of class, he September 5, so she's now over­ Advisor and College of Arts was more than concerned. due for a checkup. and Sciences Representative "She didn't call and leave a Her landlord says she paid Ololade Fawole said. voice message and she didn't three months' rent the day she Following the presenta­ email, we decided it was time to disappeared. 'We've put her on a national tion student representatives call parents," he said. alert system that we use, the PHOTO BYRO!\ ROGERS asked the engineers many She's now been missing 13 questions that are of concern days. The 24-year-old had Georgia Crime Infor1nation . ht t discuss plans for the Punch Out renovation to the student body, includ­ System," said Det. Terry Briley of The General Assembly met Wednesday n1g 0 beco1ne a fixture at the Agape ing what steps were being the Statesboro PD. "Any leads and new amendments. Worship Center, where she has­ taken to fix current problems n't been to teach Sunday school that come in, we follow every one PMF on the plans for the ren­ in the Punch Out, and of them." By Charreah J_ackson student center for all student in two weeks. representatives and HUSA ovation of the Punch Out, whether two cash registers Police say they have no indi­ Hilltop Staff Writer "Dena attended everything," officers. HUSA President, which many students are would be enough for Punch Pastor Anthony Chavers said. cation of foul play, but every day anticipating. Head of PFM, Out traffic. Members of the Dena remains missing, the worry As many students take a Dan Blakemore, effectively "She's one of those persons who, Carey Baldwin introduced a assembly even offered sug­ for her and her baby grows even sigh of relief after the called the 7:00pm meeting to if the doors are open, she's going partner at the Architecture gestions to alleviate possible stronger. midterm season, the Howard order with a bang of his gavel to be here." and Design firm making the problems that could arise. She's five-foot-ten, slender University Student and asked for a roll call from Carter was last seen the renovations to The Punch "Everyone did a good job but visibly pregnant, and weighs Association (HUSA) and the the secretary. With 25 mem­ evening of September 11 when Out. 130 pounds. She always carried a Undergraduate Student bers of the 44-member body on expressing their views and she left her apartment just off "We will be working with green backpack. If you have any Assembly (UGSA) are on the present, quorum was met kept the interest of the stu­ campus to go to the university Sodexho, who provides din­ information, you're asked to call grind to find ways to impr?ve and the assembly was ready dents in mind," eawole said. library. Friends say, since it was ing services to the University student life at the Un1vers1ty. to utilize its power and han­ Representatives did not getting late and she's six the Statesboro police at 912-764- to enhance the appearance On Wednesday evening a dle the business at hand. let up as they questioned the months pregnant, they offered 9911 or 912- 489-8217 or your and functionality of this sta­ General Assembly meeting The first order of busi­ her a ride. But she said no thanks, local authorities. ple of student life," Baldwin was held in the Blackburn ness was a presentation from SEE MEETING page A4 she needed the exercise and took Verbal Armageddon Leaves Students Dissatisfied; Average Emcees and Delays Among Problems

seemed to be concerned By Shara D. Taylor this competition. After a 50- strongly. However, many about the limited publicity of Hilltop Staff Writer minute delay, the show final­ believed that there was room ly began with the 1najority of for improvement on the part tht event which resulted in low attendance numbers. Amid boos and hisses the emcees giving the crowd a of the performers. "I'm not really sweating from the crowd, the 24 con­ less than stellar perfor­ "It was cool. [Some] peo- " it. I've done it before, but I do testants participating in the mance. pie needed to prepare more, wish they had better adver­ th annual Verbal "I won't be back for the senior mechanical engineer­ 6 ing and pre-med double tisement for the event," said Armageddon on Wednesday next [round]," said freshman major Presley Nelson said. contestant Eye Que. fought to define themselv~s broadcast journalism major who participated in Verbal Blaze, another contender, to the judges and to the audi- Jasmin Mcclendon. "There were only three people worth Armageddon for two years. had a positive outlook on the ence. "Not all people take hip-hop competition before the show. Unlike previous battles, seeing, and the rest [ were "I'm cool with all the emcees, titled Self- not]." While McClendon left seriously. There are some R oun d 1, . and it's fun to me. Hip-hop is . . . n failed to deliver the event disappointed in the that do respect it, and it De f1n1 110 , showed in tonight's perfor­ all about having fun," he said. the high-caliber of emcees level of talent that the com­ petitors seemed to lack, other mances." Daniel Steele of No Name Nterprises is just one of 24 partic­ that Howard has come to SEE VERBAL page A4 students did not feel as Some of the participants ipants in this year's Verbal Armageddon. expect year after year from

► Is School of ''B'' R'"".AJ_ y Arts and Sciences Leaves Dr. Ruth's Prescription g Business? Students Confident About Their Future By Charreah Jackson tion class. The little things Hilltop Staff Writer make the difference," By Candice Jones said, referring to the stack of McGowan said. "For instance, Contributing Writer fliers accumulating on her Is Howard As the economy battles to we are required to get business desk. "It's important to know • stay afloat and the job market cards, dress up, and we are Howard University's what's out there and what's prepanng you lacks stability, students are taught etiquette and network­ College of Arts and Sciences is available to you; I don't want to for your career? plagued with wondering ing skills. That's what I like the the largest school on campus. be in a slump come graduation whether their school is ade­ most." Like all the other divisions on time." quately preparing them to Freshman are placed on campus, students depend on The College of Arts and achieve their career goals. various teams and paired with a the advisors in their schools to Sciences also provides informa­ The School of Business is business to introduce them to assist them with internships tion about Graduate Schools unique because it begins mold­ the real "corporate America." and job placement after gradu­ and atternating choices for stu­ ing its students before they Although teams are only for ation. dents want to continue their arrive on campus. "I received freshman year, students feel "We have academic advis­ education after undergraduate Just Say No information over the summer the experience has a lasting ing handled in the departments school. explaining to me the types of effect. "We try to provide our stu­ so students can have a clear By Ruth L. Tisdale suits and pumps I would be "I am extremely prepared idea of what they can do with a dents with information about required to wear," freshman for my career. Every time we the best graduate schools for degree in their field," said Jean Recently, I met a young marketing major Ikiah have information sessions their field," Bryan said. Bryan,4 Director of Education lady named Lashanda who McGowan said. employers tell you the things Sophomore Psychology Advisement Center in Arts and really had it together. On the Each week freshman busi­ they are looking for," said Ria major, Nihja Oliver, appreci­ Sciences. outset, I thought to myself," ness students are spotted Letren, sophomore interna­ ates the information she has Chanel McCain Sophomore political sci­ Wow this young woman real­ throughout campus, dressed in tional business major. "They received that will allow her to Legal Communications ence major Tracie Suggs appre­ ly has it together," but then their business attire. Standards also add they want team play­ be versatile in her undergradu­ Sophomore ciates the support she has she continued to tell me more and business procedures are ers, We have a leg up on the ate experience. received so far. about her life, and I knew she already drilled into students competition, since we already "Although I was just a "My advisor mentioned "Howard prepares you for had caught the dreaded dis­ before they earn a single credit. have the team building skills freshman last year I tried to get studying abroad to me one day · the trials that you mayface ease. Lashanda is a sopho­ "I think the school is doing and experience." all the information I could get · in life as a black or minori· more at Howard and holds a a good job preparing us, espe­ regarding my major," Suggs ty in society. However, they cially in the business orienta- See BUSINESS page A4 See ART page AS 3.6 GPA. She is the minister do not fully prepare each of music at two churches, and student for their career." she holds down two jobs. When I asked her why she IS YOUR SHOOL PREP did all these things her reply confirmed my suspicions. " I just can't say no." "I Can't Say No" is a dis­ ease that slowly cripples your body and mind. This disease starts off rather innocently. First, people ask you to do things for them, and you say yes because you want to help them out. When these people / Jenna Burton see that you are a good work­ Anthropology PHOTOS BY RON ROGERS er, the asking soon becomes Senior more and more frequently YOUR CAREER? laced with a guilt-trip. When "Howard provides the asking becomes demands you - that we needia order to prepare ourselves Students Mixed on Validity of Architecture Program soon find yourself saying yes, and it's up to us to figure but not really wanting to do outthe rest. But what they what you were asked to do. By Danielle Scruggs individual here." Next, the demands stop lack are interdisciplinary Asst. Campus Editor Hakim added that the courses, which are needed because you are expected to school focuses a great deal on it, and you feel obligated to to prepare us for our Many architecture stu­ design and image but does not careers." complete the task, not dents express mixed feelings concentrate on how to actually because you want to, but about how adequately the build what they designed. because you just can't say no. School of Architecture and The course work in the Not being able to say no Design is preparing them for School of Architecture and to people affects not only the "real world" that college Design is consistent the fol­ your body, but also your students hear so much about. lowing: students have to take mind as well. I had to tell my "I'm a first year student 171 credits in five years in new friend Lashanda that she but I think it will prepare us order to earn their bachelor had to break the " I Can't Say pretty well because we're degrees. Some classes are No" syndrome before she had studying different areas of worth six credits alone. They a mental breakdown. I told architecture," freshman also have to be adept at a mul­ her that when people see that Hillary Thomas said. titude of skills such as draft­ you are a good worker, they Freshman Maryann ing, computer design and pho­ will use you and use you until Mokok agreed. PH0 1D BY RON ROGERS Marc Elliott tography. you can't do anything more "It's helping us visualize The School of Architecture has faced many problems in the Information Systems Senior Donnica Rowser for them, and then they move drawings, so for now it's past with accredidation. The problem has since been rectified. Junior feels the school should focus onto the next person. This good," Mokok said. "In design, on taking advantages of devel­ syndrome makes your mind we learn to put into drawings not adequately prepare stu­ said. "I want to work in a con­ "I feel howard has helped me oping technologies. and body tired and useless to what we want to create in a dents for working in a group struction firm and that type of prepare for a career after "I feel like architecture is other tasks that might be way that everyone can under­ setting. atmosphere is more complex • graduation. I will look back moving to computers and more important than the one stand." "I feel like there's an and concrete. You might work on my experiences here and they're not really being you can't say no to. However, senior Khalil atmosphere of competition with eight or nine people on use them to help me make Many times, friends can Hakim feels the school does and not cohesion," Hakim one project. They harp on the decisions in the future." See PROGRAM page A5 cause you to catch this dread­ ful disease. Are you the one with the car in your circle of Bookstore Closing Times friends, and everyone wants a ride? Do your friends know By Shara D. Taylor were met with strong resis­ that you are a generous per­ Hilltop Staff Writer tance. While they stood out­ son and they always suddenly side trying to get in, cus­ seem to appear when they When junior accounting tomers remained in line wait­ need something? What majors Marquita Barnes and ing to pay for their items. As about that boyfriend or girl­ Richelle Francis attempted to the customers left, the guard friend who wants you to purchase the book for opened the door, and then spend all of your time with Introduction to Ethics shut it in theie faces. them or drop everything Friday, they found the doors He refused to let them you're doing and talk to locked before the bookstore's into the store, claiming that them. These types of people Tiffany A. Caines understand your kind nature Occupational Therapy posted closing time. the time had already passed The book was sold out the for the doors to be locked. and want you to catch " I Senior Can't Say No" so they can get previous week, so Francis Both women said that the PHOTO BY RON ROGERS The Howard University Bookstore closing before the posted what they wa11t. "I feel Howard is preparing decided to stop on her way to Founders Library clock had her off-campus apartment, not yet chimed for the top of hours has recently created many problems for students. Dr. Ruth's prescription me for a career in occupa­ for this disease is simple: tional therapy. It is a field only to find that the book­ the hour. store had closed five minutes When they asked to speak attract the attention of the er she missed time from work Selfishness. dominated by caucasian employees inside. The officer to make the special trip. (Now this cure should women, and I am proud to earlier than scheduled. As with a store manager, the they approached the front guard refused. A bookstore threatened to call campus However, the nature of her only be tried if you have " I have the privelege to learn police and have them arrest­ job does not allow her to be Can't Say No" syndrome.) Be from African - American door, a security guard locked employee, who witnessed the it and prevented them from incident promised to get the ed if they did not vacate the tardy under any circum·• selfish. Think about yourself, women ,vho are among the premises immediately. stances. and what you want, and when top in the profession." entering. name of the manager for Barnes and Francis tried them, but she never returned. While Francis did return Sophomore marketing you want to do something. to the bookstore the next day PHOTOS BY RON ROGERS to explain their situation to Barnes and Francis began the security officer, but they to knock on the windows to to purchase the book, howev- See TIMES page AS See NO page A4

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• alking a ile in Red Shoes akes Profitable Business

By Alyse B. Hammonds African immigrants in the don't get tested by thieves Hilltop Staff Writer United States." and other people seeking to After coming to do harm ... people know that I A lesson learned from Washington however, have a male family member listening to the story of Monier's life took on a whole around." Toddre Monier is that fulfill­ new agenda as she and her However, there are ing those nagging childhood husband saw opportunity to downsides to co-owning a dreams may bring unimagin­ fulfill one of her childhood business with a spouse. able success and happiness. dreams of owning a shoe "We often have too much Monier currently co­ store. one-on-one time and that owns Wild Women Wear Red The two opened Wild business decisions can often shoe boutique with her hus­ Women Wear Red shoe bou­ be more emotional than they band Bill Johnson though tique in May 2001 after over­ should be." she started off with a JD spe­ coming a series of financial Wild Women Wear Red cializing in International struggles. has caught media attention Law. "Don't mess up your from the Washington Post,

When asked if she always credit." Monier warned. She PHOTO COURTESY WlLDWOMENWEARRED.COM Washington Times, aspired to own a shoe store damaged her credit while Washington Life, My Times, she said "a friend tells me earning her degrees, making The Wild Women Wear Red shoe boutique was started by DC North, ELLE, Lucky and that I always talked about one of the obstacles she had Howard alum Toddre Monier in 2001. other footwear magazines, wanting to own a shoe store, to overcome in opening the newspapers, and fashion • but I don't remember." store trying to obtain start­ tion of the store before She says that when she magazines. Originally, as a graduate up money. deciding if they wanted their isn't getting the desired Though business is going PHOTO COURTESY of both Indiana University Now that the store is product to be sold there. response from a vendor she well and things are running WILDWOMENWEARRED.COM and Denver College of Law, running in full operation, "It was like they auto­ smoothly, Monier said that asks her husband to talk to The Wild Women Wear Red Monier graduated with another obstacle she has to matically assumed that I the vendor and in many there are ways in which she shoes boutique is located hopes of becoming an influ­ deal with is vendors. Ahe would be selling gator boots cases that resolves the issue. would seek to expand the on U Street. ential lawyer fighting for th~ said many of them have a or something just because I Surprisingly, while talking business in the future. She causes of African immi­ problem with her being black am black," said Monier. to Mr. Monier he said that he said that she is still defining grants. and looking young. She adds, "it was almost prefers to do business with the collection and still figur­ the web site www.wildwom­ Only after serving the Monier, 30, said, "I look like I had to prove myself to women so he would assume ing out how to reach the enwearred.com "to carry U.S. Peace Corps in Namibia, like I'm in undergrad." them" in order to gain the that the same would be true desired clientele, but that what no one else in the area South Africa from 1999 until She has also had to learn respect that now comes auto­ for other men. Toddre she would like to open has." 2000 and also holding how to respond to vendors matically from vendors. Monier finds the experience another store in another type The Wild Women Wear internships in community who are racist. According to Co-owning with her to be quite contrary. of area than the one that cur­ Red shoe boutique is cur­ development for Not-for­ Monier "vendors have all spouse also offers it's own In regards to co-owning rently exists 011 U Street. rently on 1512 U St. and is Profit organizations; she types of connotations associ­ set of benefits. with her husband Monier She would still maintain open from 11:00-7:00 p.m. arrived at the nations' capi­ ated with my skin tone." "I have vendors who have also finds it beneficial her price point but she wants Mon. thru Sat. and from tol. She said in the beginning a hard time responding to because "we are both very to try to market a different 11:00-5:00 p.m. on Sun. "I wanted to come to DC vendors would request pic­ women and who respond to creative individuals and his type of merchandise. Her because it has one of the tures of the store and Qther him better." presence helps because I overall goal would remain largest concentrations of information about the loca- the same as it is posted on ''B'' Han- • g Busmess. . ? Guidelines Set for Missing Assembly Reps

MEETING from A 1 and I was glad we had a lot of Assembly was open to all BUSINESS from A2 professionally accredited," graduate programs. But the people present," senior students and Fawole attests Students in the School of success ultimately depends on engineers of the Punch Out College of Arts and Science to the fact that the meeting the students applying them­ Letren is also a Team Business complete a certain renovations, on where stu­ Representative and vice­ was well publicized, few stu­ scheme of classes, which is pre­ selves." Leader for the School of dents would eat while the coordinator for UGSA Kerel dents attended. As a Howard MBA gradu­ Business and has the responsi­ designed for their particular Punch Out was closed from Thompson said "We were "If students want to major. The curriculum is out­ ate, she admits that even then bility of helping to prepare the middle of November to able to handle the business know what the representa­ lined, but students are given the program was serious, and other business students for the beginning of Spring at hand swiftly, oppose to a tives they elected are doing, the opportunity to take various although she chose to become a their futures. semester. long drawn out meeting." they must come to the meet­ counselor, she was prepared to "My team is definitely on electives for their particular The meeting continued Even with the lively dis­ ings, which are open to interests. "We feel we offer a work anywhere. the right track and as a leader I according to the agenda. cussion, as representatives everyone," Thompson said. great program for students," encourage them to be leaders, In less than seven months Although a few members of expressed their diverse "It is a great way for your Greene-Deckard said. "Our many graduating seniors will be volunteer, and get the most out the assembly had departed, views, everyone in the gener­ voice to be heard." standards are high, but our stu­ faced with "the real world" as of the many opportunities the the representatives still had al assembly meeting kept Senior Business dents can hrndle it." they enter the job market. "The school offers, " she said. began the meeting at quo­ order, raised their hand to Management major Alex The goal of most college school has students prepared, The School of Business is rum and could, by constitu­ speak, and abided by the Chesley was one of the few known for their high accredita­ students is to obtain a good job especially with intangibles, but tion, continue their meeting protocol of the meeting. students present who was in their particular career field. no school can fully prepare you tion. and effectively vote. After an amended not a part of the assembly. The power of a degree program for an actual job. I have had a " We have a quality faculty, They began to discuss a motion was approved stating He said," I think the meeting can be measured by the success great experience and I am glad dedicated staff, and an abun­ new amendment that was up representatives could miss went smoothly and the rep­ of its graduates. "We have vice I made the choice to come dance of resources," School of for discussion on the number two meetings before being resentatives were very presidents of corporations, here," said Omari Morrison , Business Director of Academic of meetings representatives expelled and that represen­ respectful to one another. I managers, partners at account­ graduating senior Insurance Services, Jacqueline Greene­ could miss and what was the tatives should notify the sec­ look forward to good things ing firms, and a lot of CP As, major "I am confident I will get Deckard said. "We compete time frame for notifying the retary at least 24 hours prior from this administration and who are products of this a job and I am well prepared." with schools like Princeton, body if a member could not to the meeting if they were assembly." school," Greene- Deckard said. Yale, and Harvard, and we were attend. "I thought the meet­ not able to attend. "Students also get into the top the first DC school to become ing was pretty productive Although the General

Architecture Program Questioned Reigning Champ Art Skips Competition within the school is only one dents on career options, gen­ PROGRAMS from A2 person from my year is gradu­ eral electives to take outside ating now." pushed here," Rowser said. "I of the School of Architecture, come out and show them year. "The promotion for the Harry Robinson, who has and alternatives in the field of VERBAL from A 1 think you learn the most when some love," he said. 3rd round was horrendous, you start working." She added been an architecture professor architecture. Although Art opted not to "I feel good as long as I know and they did not fulfill their that she is satisfied that the at Howard for almost 25 "There are hundreds of return for a second run at the the crowd is feeling me." bargain concerning publicity school is taking the time to lis­ years, said the school pre­ ways to apply an architecture title, he does have advice for Art, last year's Verbal for the emcees," he said. ten to student suggestions for pares students for the real degree," Robinson said, not­ all those competing this year. Armageddon champion, Only 12 contestants will improving the school. world the moment they are ing students with an architec­ "Don't worry about the poli­ encourages the entire compete in the second round, Senior Chandra Anderson accepted into the program. ture degree can work in corpo­ tics or the people running it," Howard community to sup­ the battle round, which is said she feels the school pre­ "When they first enter the rate settings and government he said. "Just do your thing." port the efforts of the contes­ scheduled to take place on pares students for the real school, they immediately jobs as well. Art also expressed a con­ tants for the duration of the October 29. world while citing the difficul­ become part of the profession­ Despite his reservations cern about the lack of profes­ battle. "These are young ties of the program. al environment," Robinson with the school, Hakim said sionalism regarding the busi­ [emcees] trying to do their "The lack of organizations said. "By the time they gradu­ the school does prepare stu­ ness aspect of the event last within the school motivates ate, they will have sufficient dents for the reality of a pro­ thing, and everyone should you to look within yourself to skills to work in the profes­ fessional setting. accomplish your goals," sional field and become a "They teach you how to Anderson said. "A prime profit center." hustle," Hakim said. "How to Overextension Hurts Student Progression example of the difficulties Robinson alsr said every prepare for the harshness out faculty member advises stu- there."

NO fromA2 you are recovery from this my grandmother always said, Hilltop Budget Meeting Tuesday @ 7 p.m. disease, be careful of the peo­ " The only person you should Only do a task or a chore ple that you associate with. never say no to is yourself. because you want to do it, not While their intentions because someone asked you towards you n1ay be pure, ALL Staff Writers Must Stay Afterwards for to. You must remember that because of your personality, you are more important than they may just naturally push Mandatory Meeting anyone else. If you know that you back into this cycle. As

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• Arta and Sciences Prepares Bookstore Closing Times Students for Hopeful Careers • much money (in it)," a frus­ ARTS fromA2 career fairs for students in Arts TIMES from A2 trated Barnes said about the and Sciences. They arrange for entire situation. "They and I have been thinking about companies in various fields to • maJor Christina Weaver couldn't even let us in." the possibility ever since " come in and allow students the believes that the hours the Customer service manag­ Oliver said. "I had never hea;d opportunity to explore job bookstore offers do not bene­ er Carletha Jones explained of studying abroad prior to fields in several given areas. fit most students. that if the officer indeed meeting with my advisor I ~ach department participates . , "The bookstore hours are denied the students' entrance appreciate that." 1n the career fairs. The fairsgive before the 5:00 pm closing the departments a chance to impractical for the average . Sophomore psychology student (because) most stu­ time, he acted outside the maJor, LaMarr Patterson displaymaterials and give stu­ • dents are in class all day. official boundaries of his London ...... $328 agrees that the College of Arts dents a chance to interact with rightful duties. the department chairs. After someone gets out of and Sciences does an adequate class and stops to eat, they "Security is not in a posi­ Paris ...... $388 job in meeting students needs according to Jean tion to tell students to come • Bryanany companies attending will not have time to go to the but feels that they could do bookstore." in or out of the bookstore •" Rio de Janeiro ..... $643 more. the fairs request students from "It's our bookstore. We Jones said. "They follow "They could do more, but Arts and Sciences. This helps pay them, and we invest so bookstore procedures." Los Angeles ...... $284 they definitely out do other ~hen s~udents are seeking (!dvisement centers in other 1nternsh1ps and job placement Miami ...... $174 Historically Black Colleges and after graduation. Saturday Writing Session Fare is round trip from DC. Subject to change Universities," Patterson said. Since jobs and careers are the biggest concern for stu­ and availability. Tax not included. Restrictions Some students may feel and blackouts apply. that the staff does not do dents, advisors urge them to will resume tomorrow @ 1 enough or does not have network with everyone. "Every enough people at times, but fair gives students network p.m. they do accomplish the bare opportunities with people they minimum. "The College of Arts may have to run across some­ and Sciences do a good job with day," Bryan said. "Even getting West Plaza Towers. New their mentorship program and to know the faculty members is TRAVEL most of all, the career fairs are beneficial; a faculty member writers must attend to get most beneficial," Patterson may know someone who knows said. someone and so on and so on." paid. The faculty organizes

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"He'd be fine as ----5 cG~"ifil• cized about his closer look at urban issues . a vice• pres1- questioning of that African Americans are dent." the effectiveness facing," Maxey said. "Issues Aside from of affirmative such as urban violence should the chameleon action. His be tackled." candidate's con­ responded, stat­ While Lieberman tells the '"' By Steven Affat tradictory com­ ing his " ... hope public he supports the Contributing Writer ments, that by 2010, African American communi­ Lieberman has a such programs ty, he has yet to put his plans Democrat Joseph pretty impres­ will no longer be into action. Lieberman is one of the more sive history. needed." "What legisl:otion or conservative candidates in He has Although empirical evidence have we the presidential race. served as state Lieberman cur­ seen?" Maxey asks. Lieberman has an senator from rently says, "I Despite his indecisive­ ambiguous track record when 1970-1980; he have supported ness on political issues, it Perspective it comes to his stand on polit­ was a democrat- affirmative seems that Lieberman is a ical issues. ic nominee for action, I do sup­ worthy opponent for George By Sean T. Parker On the liberal side, Congress in PHOTO COURTESY WWWJOE2oo:i.coM port affirmative W. Bush.· Asst. Nation & World Editor Senator Lieberman (D-Conn.) 198o; Attorney Sen. Joe Lieberman at the 2000 democratic convention. action and I will While Bush predominate­ was an avid supporter of General of support affirma­ ly has one strong point - the In the United States, we Lieberman is known to be Robert F. Kennedy; taking an Connecticut, 1983-1988; U.S. tive action," his actual posi­ War on Terrorism and are all guaranteed the right to very supportive of the black anti-Vietnam war stand; cur­ Senator from 1989 to the pre­ tion on the issue may still be national security - he has a a fair trial - most of the time. community, stating he is a rently, however, Lieberman is sent, and democratic nomi­ questionable. number of weak points. For 8 weeks in September and supporter of affirmative very supportive of republican nee for vice-president in Vice-Coordinator of the Many disapprove of Bush's Octoher of last year, people action. president George W. Bush's 2000. Graduate Student Assembly insensible feelings toward the were terrorized in However, this was after war on Iraq. Professionally, environment, as well as Washington DC and Virginia. one of his many Lieberman, the only Lieberman is an attorney at the current economic People were scared to go to changes of heart. Jewish candidate, is pro­ law, receiving his B.A. from debt the country has the super market and to Home At one time Israel, which also presents a Yale, and studying at Yale You can't defend policies accrued. Depot. And let's not forget the Lieberman was in conflict of interest for some. Lieberman, on the infamous search for the Law School in 1967. opposition to the that are based on group preferences "Lieberman does not With quite a history other hand, gains sup­ "white van." policy. as opposed to individual opportuni­ make a very good presidential behind him, Lieberman port from both sides, as Images of Charles Moose, In 1995, candidate," Howard political seems like a well-rounded ties, which is what America has he holds the same feel­ 'the Chlef of Police in Lieberman said, science graduate, Parrish candidate. However, a list of always been about. ings as Bush on the Montgomery County, some­ "You can't defend Mackey, said. "It would cause political accomplishments national security issues, ti1nes crying, but always giv­ policies that are -Senator Joseph Lieberman on conflicts between the U.S. does not necessarily grant and he holds his own in ing the facts in the search for based on group Affirmantive Action in 1995 and other countries·. If he Lieberman support from all terms of using tax cuts in the sniper. Who were we preferences as were to become president, sides. more moderate ways. looking for? The whole world opposed to individual oppor­ U.S. ties may increase with A topic which may catch (GSA), Kenneth Maxey feel Lieberman says, "We're was looking for a white man, tunities, which is what Israel and will drastically the attention of Howard stu­ that Lieberman needs to put focusing our tax cuts on the probably an ex-military officer America has always been decrease with those opposing dents is Lieberman's feelings action behind his words. middle class, in the areas driving a white van. We were about." Israel. It wouldn't make sense towards the African American "He [Lieberman] has not where they tell us they need looking for some type of dis­ Following up in 2000, politically." and black community. proven that he has helped. gruntled post office worker Senator Lieberman was criti- However, Mackey said, See Lieberman page A 7 who had just been fired from On the outside, What he should do, is take a his job. What did we find, a ,black man driving a Chevy Caprice with another black Appointment of Gay Bishop Causes Church Rift guy who happens to be a minor? By Naeesa Azziz want to say that being gay is a sin, but Archbishop Peter Akinola of Nigeria sexuality within the church but rather Jolm Muhammad and Lee Hilltop Staff Writer how can you preach to people about pre­ is one Anglican who has expressed his urging all to be rational and choose unity. Malveaux didn't fit the marital sex while having sex with men. I displeasure with the situation. "I cannot "It is no secret there are gay priests description that was set by law Homosexuality within the church think he's [committing] some major think of how a man in his senses would and bishops: I fear the institutional enforcement officials yet they has long been a debated issue, but homo­ sins." be having a sexual relationship with church's ability to turn a blind and hypo­ did get caught at a rest stop. sexuality among the clergy has sparked a The decision has since spawned not another man," he declared. critical eye. Christian maturity requires At the rest stop, they had an new debate. just an With Nigeria honesty from us all," Ndungane contin­ assault rifle capable of doing Conservative members of the American being home to nearly ued. the damage done by the Anglican Church have staunchly resisted debate, but I cannot think of how 18 million Anglicans, Nigerian Anglicans held a day fasting sniper. They also had the lap­ the confirmation of an openly gay bishop one of inter­ the severity of his dis­ and prayer in protest of the decision and top that was owned by a bar­ and the argument, which has already national pro­ a man in his senses would be content will certainly with hopes of it being reversed. A recent­ tender that had been shot. Up caused a rift, may warrant a split between portions. having a sexual relationship give Akinola a key ly published survey in Britain however, to this point, there was only opposing• groups. Christian with another man. position at the confer- states that 52 percent of regular church­ speculation that the shootings In August, Gene Robinson, a religious ence. goers questioned replied that homosexu­ were linked. divorced man who has been in a commit­ leaders -Archbishop Peter Akinola of Nigeria Arch b i sh O P als should be ordained. Regardless, don't ted homosexual i:elationship for 14 years, around the • N dungane of South Muhammad and Malveaux became the bishop-elect of New world have Africa resigned ------~ deserve a fair trial? Case in Hampshire and with his position came since spoken point, after the two suspects the church's 1ecognition of blessing cere­ out on the issue, with many in opposi­ personal opinions :~:~te~~;~s:~ CAQTOON COQNf;Q i~ were captured, the entire monies for same-sex couples. tion. uality within the clergy, but rather f------• search for the alleged sniper "I know it is wrong, but I think it's Anglican leaders met in London at urged both sides to try and reach a stopped. They knew, or they ok," said sophomore broadcast journal­ historic Lambeth Palace to discuss the consensus to avoid a split within think that they know that they ism major Ebony Reid. "As long as he's issue and find some common ground. the church. had their guy. carrying the message and giving the right But debates of religion aren't always so "It [the gay issue] will not go Even though it was two word, it's ok." easily solved; many conservatives have away, even if people decide to go African Americans, one of An emergency conference was held threatened that unless the decision is away from us," Ndungane said. "As which was a minor and they in Texas this past week to address the reversed, those in opposition may break leaders of the church, we need to were driving a Caprice and not issue. The American Anglican Council, away and establish a church of their own. lead by example ... we should try to a white van. What happened representing the conservative group of The situation is creating estranged urge people to find common to the white van? Who Anglicans, held the three day conference r-,lationships between American ground." thought that it was a white van where the move was described as "apos­ Episcopalians, churches worldwide and Ndungane continued to warn in the first place? tasy" and "heresy" against the doctrines more importantly; the Vatican. In con­ against a split within the church, by My point is the rush to of the church and a formal appeal was gruence with last week's emergency criticizing the hypocritical nature judgment in this case is made to reverse Bishop Robinson's meeting, the Pope specifically con­ of the church itself. Finding a dif­ ridiculous and everyone appointment. demned the actions of the church and ferent approach , left of the conser­ deserves a fair trial. "I feel that it contradicts everything warned the head of the Anglican Church vatives, Ndungane has been able to Unfortunately, the blunt you learn as a Christian," said Kenneth that the ordination of gay priests causes stay somewhat neutral; not admit- 1..,..-, reality is it will be impossible White, junior advertising major. "I don't "serious difficulties" in their relationship. ting support for or against homo- for them to receive a fair trial. You could take their trial to regularly cycle to his office in These minor bumps in the procedure, the woman suffered the remaining two. However, Montana and it wouldn't mat­ the morning. His current work­ road are hardly enough to from a miscarriage. the remaining two were deliv­ ter. place has a commuting distance return Clarke to his car. Due to the high level of con­ ered prematurely, and died TI,e case was covered very of about 21 miles, which Clarke Steve, who has decided to troversy associated with such within 5 months of the preg­ closely in the media; it practi­ was reluctant to take on at first. stay with the new bicycle rou­ research, the procedure has nancy. cally brought Washington, DC A little research on his tine states, "It was one of the been outlawed in the U.S. since Due to this, China will now into everyone's living rooms. behalf revealed he could cut the best decisions I've ever made. 1998, and is banned in the U.K. be abandoning embryo It turned Chief Charles Motorists in UK trip to about 12 miles. Clarke We might even sell our second as well. research. Moose into a celebrity and he accepted the challenge. car. " The process, as covered by Although the procedure even \vrote a book about it and Looking Into Other Showers at work have given BBC news followed a procedure would benefit those with fertili­ it was published in less than a Methods of Clarke the opportunity to fresh­ known as human nuclear trans­ ty problems, it raises many eth­ year after they were caught. Fetus Fertilized by Transportation en up after his lengthy ride. It fer. ical issues among the masses. In America I am really start­ Three Parents Steve Clarke of Fleet, has other benefits as well. Scientists first remove the As quoted in by BBC news, ing to believe that there is no Hampshire UK, heads out to "It lifts the burden of hav­ Sun Yat-Sen University in DNA material from the donor Dr Mohammed Taranissi of the justice for anyone. the garage ready to ride his ing to find a parking space in Guangzhou, China. Scientists egg, leaving only the cytoplasm. Assisted Reproduction & I'm not condoning the bicycle to work. Instead of the company car park every have fused an egg together from The nucleus of the patients egg Gynecology Centre in London actions of the sniper, but until using his car as transportation morning." Clarke explains. two women, and a male. is then placed into the egg of simply states, "If you look at it we hear the evidence of the like the general population, However, with the positive Scientists have accom­ the donor. Finally, the sperm of from a purely medical point of case, there should be no asso­ Clarke embarked on a 20-mile aspects of the new routine, the plished the task using the IVF the n1ale is infused into the view it could benefit people ciation. In our legal system, ride to work for a week. negatives are not too far (in-vitro fertilization) tech- embryo. who have problems conceiving, the defendant is innocent • BBC News online issued a behind. rnque. As a result of the proce­ but from the ethical point of until proven guilty, not guilty challenge to three people to "I've had a bit of abuse As BBC world news reports, dure, the woman became preg­ view, I am not sure I would be because we are emotional. ditch their cars for a week and from drivers. You get used to it, the resulting embryo was nant with a set of triplets. One comfortable using it. It is not Sean Parker is a junior ride a bicycle for transportation and for every one who gives me placed inside a Chinese woman, of the triplets was aborted mid­ something I would like to try." public relations major from instead. a hard time there are plenty 30 years of age, with fertility way into the pregnancy, to raise Cincinnati, Ohio. He can be problems. Originally, Clarke would who don't." the chances of survival between Compiled by Steven Affat reached at [email protected]. Despite tl1e success of the A6 The Hilltop October 17, 2003

I I ' •. orld's Happiest Countries Ranked: Developing Countries Take Top and Bottom By Denika Mitchell ness". ic and cultural feels that it is many Two Americans Win ContributingWriter Nigerian students at The •:..•orld·s woes, with ethnic American's materialism that Howard seem to agree. n ' and religious controls their level of happi- the Nobel Prize for If asked to associate hap- Freshman pre-med stu- clashes making ness. Chemistry piness with a place, many dent Eron Oronsaye said, lrlapp•,est international news "So many people are so American Chemists Peter people would picture the "Nigerian people are some of I ~ lately. concerned with what kind o Agre and Roderick MacKinnon warm beaches of Jamaica, the happiest people I know Yet, unlike car they can drive and what won the Nobel Prize for their with local children frolicking simply because we have a F"f tr• S many America, designer their clothes are by," research on how vital materials in the in the surf while Bob strong cultural foundation. In L-0 U O , I e many Nigerians she said, "that they miss out enter or leave cells inside the Marley's "One Love" plays in Nigeria, it is more laidback _....;.______seem to view hap- on the simpler things in life body. the background. and family oriented - they N• • piness as some- that bring you happiness- Their discoveries of the Yet, according to a new hold deeper values than in 1 • 1ger1a thing can be sepa- family, friends and love.• "channels," small pores on the survey by the United the U.S." M • rated from the According to the survey, surface of cells, lead to their Kingdom's New Scientist Senior marketing major 2, eXICO issues of the world the factors that determine receiving the award. • magazine, this scene should and this year's Mr. School of around them. happiness fluctuate from The research helps to be displaced a few thousand Business Ugi Ugwuomo 3. Venezuela Freshman biol- country to country, as self- understand diseases that affect miles east, to the shores of added, "Nigerians are deeply ogy major Olu expression and success are the kidneys, heart, muscles, and Africa's most populous coun- rooted in tradition and fami- 4. El Salvador O k e a n a w i the most important to the nervous system, according to try, Nigeria. Jy. You can see our values and e x p I a i n e d , Americans, yet satisfying ones the Royal Swedish Academy. ln a study of over 65 culture all over the world, as 5. Puerto Rico ''Nigerians have duty to family and society is Agre was acknowledged for countries conducted from we are the highest percentage been through so ranked highly by the his experiments of isolating the 1999-2001, Nigeria was of Africans both outside of much that they can Japanese. channel that transports water reported to have the highest Africa and on the continent. ♦ ♦ ♦ no longer let many Freshman Shemeia through the cell's wall. percentage of happy people, We tend to celebrate a lot of issues faze them. Whigham questioned the MacKinnon was recognized right ahead of Mexico, things; even in spite of prob- As long as every- validity of the survey saying, for his works on ion channels Venezuela, El Salvador, and !ems, we have cause for some 63. Russia thing is fine within "How can a survey tell how that electronically charged parti­ Puerto Rico. kind of celebration." your family, you happy an entire country is? cles pass. Eastern European coun- On the continent, 64. Armenia have no major People have their good and Now, scientist can "see" ions tries Russia, Armenia, and Nigerians have had many rea- problems. I think bad days. No one is eternally flowing through channels that Romania were reported to sons to be happy. 65. Romania that it is OU~ hap~·1 b can be opened and closed by sig­ have the lowest percentage. At the time this survey intense f<1ith an 1 e no one can e sure nals from the cell. Economic and industi;ial was conducted, Nigeria had L ______!~~~~~~~~J spirituality that how factual this survey proves giants United States and just made the transition from allows us not to to be, feel free to test this the- U.S. Uncovers Plans Great Britain placed at 16 and a military-based government years of government corrup- feel trapped by ory out firsthand. Spring 24, respectively. For some, to civilian rule. Nigerian had tion. material things and issues." break is coming, tourism is for More Attacks this study proves the maxim also adopted a new constitu- Lately, though, Nigeria Freshman English major encouraged, and a round trip According to William H. "money cannot buy happi- tion at this time, following 16 has been plagued by econom- and American Kathryn Hurley ticket starts at $1054. Parrish, a top intelligence official with the Homeland Security Department, substantial evi­ dence has been collected to Israel PM iel Sharon Vows to ''Destroy All Enemies'' prove that future terrorist attacks were in existence. By Kaneicia Brown One soldier was injured. Sophomore Jonathan mayhem broke out on "We have received a lot of Hilltop Staff Writer It looks like Israel has Fewell believes Israel the southern border of good information form these been taking lessons from the should not have bombed Lebanon, with Israel as detainees over the past several Prime Minister Ariel U.S. President George Bush the base. its adversary. One weeks, and corroborated the fact Sharon must've have been completely supports Israel's "I think that Israel's Israeli soldier was there were several active plans listing to Master P's "Bout it" decision to "defend itself attack on Syria was killed by gunfire. ongoing to conduct another CD. He has sworn to protect against terrorists, just as the aggressive and unneces­ A four-year old attack in the United States," he the citizens of Israel by U.S. would do." Bush also sary," the political sci­ Lebanese boy was also said. ''This attacked, as they attacking all their enemies, said, that just like the U.S., ence major said. "Syria killed and his twin indicated, was going to be multi­ no matter who they are and Israel "should be conscious wasn't responsible for brother injured, when ple, simultaneous attacks." where they may be. and prepared for any conse­ the suicide bombing. an anti-aircraft shell or On Sept. 4, the Department Israel bombed the Ein quences." Israel has made a false mortar fell short of its of Homeland Security issued a Saheb camp in .Syria, which Currently, Syria hasn't accusation and unjust Israeli target. warning that an al-Qaida attack they believe is a weapons decided to retaliate for the reaction." Monique Stevens, a training base for Islamic bombing of the base. Fewell also believes . . . . was in the works. Multiple Junior nursing maior, threats were released, including Jihad. The bombing is to However, they have said that that Syria has the right to feels that other options the repetition of the September retaliate for a •suicide bomb­ they will respond if Israel respond since Israel besides war should be 11th attack. ing at an Israeli restaurant continues to attack them. attacked first. considered to prevent Parrish fears state and local that killed 19 people. Islamic Syrian President Bashar Betiea Brandon, a innocent people from Jihad has claimed responsi­ Assad regarded Sharon's senior radio-television­ authorities are becomiog com­ dying. 'It's seems like placent. Since the tightening bility for the bombing. administration as "a govern­ film major from the innocent die first," Israel believes that Syria ment of war." Syracuse, N.Y., feels that and spending of millions on PHOTO COURTESY IN.YAHOO.COM the Queens, NY, native security, there haven't been any is affiliated with Jihad, which Assad also stated in an a response from Syria Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said after hearing about attacks. is why they chose that target. interview last Tuesday that won't solve anything. the 4 year-old's death. Syria denied affiliations with Israel "wants to drag Syria "I really don't believe With the attacks going on "I think that some sort elsewhere, Parrish and others Islamic Jihad and any other and the rest of the region into in war, so I don't thing Syria still haven't reached a resolu­ of negotiations should take pro-Palestinian affiliates. war." should retaliate," she said. tion. That proves that vio­ are left to wonder why al-Qaida place. They should find has not attacked the U.S. Syria also said that the base Some students on "It will only cause more prob­ lence doesn't solve anything." another way to deal with their has not been occupied in Howard's campus are not in lems and lead to war. Israel Brandon makes an inter­ issues besides bombing each years, and it was practically agreement with the decisions and Palestine have been esting point. After Tuesday's other." Missouri's concealed empty when Israel bombed it. Israel has made. fighting for years, and they statements were released, weapon law delayed Due to an override by Lieberman Legislature, t.'.lissouri will be Turkey Debates Whether to Enter Iraq joining the majority of the states ' Contradictory that allow guns to be concealed. By Brandon L. Barber at the earliest possible time," among the Kurds and Turkmen. According to a BBC region­ Adversaries, however, filed Contributing Writer stated IGC President Iyaid "First of all, it is not sure al analyst, Turkey has a total a petition to appeal the order. Allawi to BBC News. "[For this that the Turkish Government strength of 800,000 armed on Affiimative The Missouri Bill of Rights, The Turkish occupation of reason] that's why we don't will send troops to Iraq. The forces, with the second largest stating that the right to bear Iraq may very soon become a want more and more troops Assembly gave only the right to army in NATO. It has been able Action arms "shall not justify the wear­ reality rather then just mere added to those already in Iraq." send troops. If Iraq people do to stage three coups, in 1960, ing of concealed weapons," is the table talk by Iraqi Governing The issue at not want 1971 and 1980; and repeatedly platform that the plaintiffs are Council (IGC) and United hand is not Turkish attacked Kurdish rebels in Lieberman from A6 standing on. However it was States administration. whether Turkey troops on northern Iraq. Turkey has also it. One of those many tax also stated at Missouri's consti­ More recently, the United wants to occupy t h e i r commanded Isaf peacekeepers credits for the middle tutional convention (1875) that States military has been the Iraq. land, we in Afghanistan from June 2002 class ... includes a $500 tax carrying concealed weapons only force policing, governing As of last are fine to February 2003. • credit for stay-at-home "cannot be too severely con­ arid overseeing the post­ Tuesday since we Such political polarities moms, just as a way of saying demned." Saddam Hussein Iraqi govern­ Turkish parlia- do not between Turkey and Iraq's we understand that you are Governor Bob Holden feels ment. However, in recent days 1nentary offi­ want our Kurds may ultimately be inad­ performing a service for our a review of the bill is in order. the Iraqi land will soon be cials approved soldiers vertently beneficial circum­ society, we want you to have "The conceal and carry law ... was policed by fellow longtime the deployment [to] die stances for both the U.S. and that tax credit." obviously flawed in many of peacekeeping on foreign U.N. Security Council. adversaries ... Muslim PHOTO COURTESY BBCNEWS.COM While many of respects," he said. "I believe the Turkmen. troops. Turkish soldiers may soon be Iraqi soil The Turkish involvement Lieberman's promises seem court took appropriate action The irony with the possible However, occupying Iraq like it hap- may incline "other would-be very promising, he needs to today by preventing this ill-con­ deployment of Turkish peace­ there may be pen[ed] to troop contributors at a time put action behind his words ceived law from taking effect." keeping troops (as they have problems that American when Washington's latest UN to ultimately gain support Kevin Jamison, the presi­ been termed) is that they/ it will still seem to persist, partly soldiers," stated a Turkish citi­ Security Council resolution on from the masses. dent of Western Missouri account for the first of its type, because of historical rivalry zen Siyami Altunbas to BBC Iraq has run into serious politi­ Lieberman appears to be Shooters Alliance, feels that this deployment for a Muslim coun­ between people of Turkey and News Online. "One more thing cal opposition. [The Turkish ready to support the is unfair. try (Turkey) thereafter the war Iraq's Kurd's. International to be remembered, In the 1st government] will be hoping American people, but can he "The plaintiffs went judge ended. The peacekeeping news organizations have not Gulf War (1991), it was the that this will afford it more day actually act upon it? shopping and they found what troops will serve to the nation openly said that a major reason [Turkish] who fed 2 million in the shaping of the new Iraq. "I share the anger, but, they wanted," he said. 'Their to the nation of Iraq by helping for a hesitance in deploying refugees escaping from Saddam It could also help win a role for ultimately, to govern this petition is unbelievably frivo­ to alleviate the tension suppos­ Iraqi Turkmen is because of not other countries." Turkish businesses in recon­ country, it takes more than lous. It shows a complete mis­ edly as an alter ego of the bur­ religious and ethnic reasons. What may prove beneficial structing Iraq and provide anger. It takes experience. It understanding of the Jaw." mil­ den American armed forces. However it is an undercurrent for the United States is the security for the burgeoning takes positions that reflect "We want Iraq to regain it thought on everyone's mind itary power which the Turkish trade between the two coun­ the best values of the Compiled by independence and sovereignty with such volatile history armed forces possess. tries." American people." Kaneicia M. Brown

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.. ; method, the Food and Drug have been conditioned to • • admitting a rush of blood that Administration (FDA) has inflates both male and female regard sex as more sensual, (Oct. 17 - 23) declared "There is no scientific erectile tissues. Then, the ves­ with sexual satisfaction often proof that any over-the-counter sels close off, preventing blood attainable without orgasm, and Aries (OTC) aphrodisiacs work to from flowing out of the area. the desire for orgasms is often (Mar. 21 -Apr. 19) treat sexual dysfunction," while The result is an erection· and reliant upon sensual needs Chances of a relationship acknowledging that its findings forming with someone you other physical signs of sexual being met first. Because of this, recently met are in the works. "clash with a 5,000-year tradi­ excitement. Simultaneously, women are far more likely then Today is payday for you and tion of pursuing sexual better­ neurotransmitters like norepi­ men to emphasize psychologi­ that's a big relief to your bank ment through use of plants, nephrine and dopamine are · cal satisfaction in their sexual account. Expect a call from a drugs and magic." released from the brain, send­ relationships. good friend you haven't heard Freshmen biology major ing messages of pleasure and There are also many factors from in a while. Hannah Greer says she does arousal throughout our bodies. that weigh heavily upon sexual not believe in the myths of Age, illness, stress or injury desire and may even dampen Taurus aphrodisiacs. can all affect our body's ability the mood. AOL Health Studies (Apr. 20 -May 20) "I just cannot believe that a to produce its own aphrodisi­ routinely rank American cul­ Luxury is your middle name. certain smell or plant can turn acs. When hormone levels ture as one of the most sexually Tomorrow you will find yourself someone on," she said. drop, libido can lag and sexual repressed in the world thanks splurging with money that you PHOTO BY MAYA GILLIAM don't necessarily have. Sunday Some people do not need aphrodisiacs to "get in the Sophomore radio-televi­ dysfunction may develop. to its forbidding Judeo­ will be a productive day for you. mood." sion-film major Kelli Brown However, this will not always Christian origins, high inci­ agrees. happen. dence of sexual problems and Gemini "Aphrodisiacs are all in the AOL Health points out that dysfunction, and lingering By Erica Williams ancient India, a young man who (May 21 - June 21) mind, no certain substance can "spicing things up" is where tight-lipped discomfort. Asst. Mind, Body, & Soul Tomorrow you may find proved passionless in the bed turn a person on," she said. sexual desire gets complicated Because of this, various Editor yourself attending a birthday cel­ might have tried goat testicles However, many scientists because men and women are OTC drugs have tried to serve ebration or throwing a get togeth­ boiled in milk. Honeyed mead believe if given the right bal­ different sexual creatures with as aphrodisiacs. Viagra has Named for Aphrodite, the er of your own. You love to enter­ was the medieval equivalent of ance of hormones, sexual stim­ wildly divergent needs. For been the leading sexual perfor­ Greek goddess of sex and beau­ tain and be entertained. You'll do Bud Lite for loosening up pas­ uli passes to the limbic lobe of most men, sex is all about mance drug for years. Whether it up this weekend. ty, an aphrodisiac is just about sionless men and women. Fresh the brain, often called the orgasms. It is culturally imbued it works or not, Americans rely anything that awakens or snake blood is still considered a "pleasure center," which sends in them to desire sex, and men heavily on aphrodisiacs when Cancer increases sexual desire - be it stimulant in parts of Asia, as signals via the nervous system possess a superb feedback they feel their sexual desire (June 22 - July 22) your own, or the object of your are bat blood, reindeer penises, to the pelvic region. device for letting them know does not meet their standards. You will feel like you have to desires. shark fins and ground rhino prove yourself to others this Blood vessels in the geni­ when they are "in the mood." According to American horns. week. You may find yourself tals are prompted to dilate, Most women, however, becoming very competitive. Online (AOL) Health, in However regardless of the

Leo (July 23- Aug. 22) A new job will be in the Americans Living ·Longer and Unhealthier Lives works, but you aren't sure if you should take it or not. Family 1990. Elderly related diseases Steven Chesbro, doctor and Chesbro agrees that every­ medicines and vaccinations members will be at your beck By Janeen Straughn such as Alzheimer's, influenza, assistant professor and interim one should exercise on a regu­ that maintain their health con­ and call - especially this week. Contributing Writer pneumonia, kidney disease and chair in the department of lar basis," he said. "We have to dition. high blood pressure are rising physical therapy at Howard keep our body in shape or else it Though medicine may help, Virgo as a result of adults living University, believes adults tend won't work for very long. Find a (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) it is up to each individual to According to health statis­ longer. to ignore symptoms and refuse A personal situation may physical activity that you enjoy take care of himself or herself to tics, Americans are living have you withdrawing from oth­ "As the population ages, to see a doctor when necessary. to get exercise." reduce the risk of getting sick. ers or acting differently. You are Tonger than ever before. The life the prevalence of chronic dis­ "Adults often don't want to With all of the new modern "People have to take into especially focused on a goal that expectancy in 2001 was an ease it is almost inevitably seek medical attention because technology and medicines account that they are responsi­ you have been trying to accom­ average of 77.2 years. going to go up," said Amy they are afraid of the answer," available that were not before, ble for some aspect of their own plish for a long time. Unfortunately, as the American Bernstein, director of the chief he explains. "But a lot of the it allows ill patients to extend health care," Bernstein said. population increases, older branch at the National Center time, physicians won't know their chances of living. Thus, So what else can adults do Libra adults continue to live for Health Statistics in what's wrong with their patient people living with HIV or can- to maintain good health? (Sept. 23 - Oct. 23) unhealthy lifestyles and suffer Hyattsville, Maryland. until they run tests. A lot of it is cer have a better chance of sur­ Chesbro advises, "Diet and Catching up on responsibili­ from major chronic illnesses. According to the National fear, a lot is just not knowing." viving now than they would 20 exercise are key ingredients to ties will be your main priority. Some of the illnesses Center for Chronic Disease Smoking is the leading pre­ years ago because of helpful our health." You may find yourself competing Americans face include heart Prevention and Health ventahle cause of death in the against others for a job position disease, cancer, stroke, hyper­ Promotion, chronic diseases U.S. and can lead to stroke, that you have wanted for a long tension (high blood pressure), account for seven of every 10 heart disease and lung cancer. time. and obesity. Other diseases, U.S. deaths. They are the lead­ Obesity is the second leading such as diabetes and HIV, are ing cause of illness, disability preventable cause of death, Scorpio especially common within the and death, affecting 90 million which can be reduced through (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21) Americans each year, approxi­ diet and exercise. Thirty-one Birthday plans will be in the African American community. percent of the American popu­ making and you are determined One out of twenty people in the mately half of the U.S. popula­ to make this celebration the best. Washington, D.C. area are tion. lation is obese, which doubled You may find yourself putting in infected wi:h HIV, and the The initial causes of cancer from statistics taken in 1976- overtime in the workplace to have number of Americans diag­ are unknown, but there are 1980. One quarter of all some time to yourself. nosed with diabetes increased ways to prevent the likelihood Americans admit they get 27 percent between 1997 and of these diseases occurring, almost no exercise at home or • • Sagittarius 2002. such as seeing a physician regu­ at work. (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) However, the gap between larly. Bernstein thinks inade­ For those of you in relation­ life expectancies of blacks and Some chronic diseases may quate exercise is a definite ships - you may not be in it for not have symptoms right away. problem. "People are not exer­ PHOTO COURTSEY OF WWW.GOOGLE.COM long. People born under this sign whites has decreased. Studies cising as much as recommend­ Americans may be living longer but lack of exercise con­ usually don't do well in serious sl1ow that whites only live 5.5 Detection may be difficult with­ tributes to chronic illnesses. relationships because it is hard years longer than blacks, out meeting with a physician ed," he said. "The trend is going for them to stay committed. For whereas it was seven years in and running tests. in the opposite direction." those of you who are single, you may hook up with someone you met recently but it will be a week­ end fling. Chapped Lips: Do Not Be a Victim Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) ogist at Aesthetic Dermatology can cause dryness of not only Vaseline, Blistex or other lip Though you have many of Dupont Circle, is all too skin, but the lips as well. balms. admirers, you are very picky familiar with this problem. In agreement with Toombs, Whatever moisturizer you when it comes to choosing a part­ "Normally, you shed skin on sophomore political science might prefer, it is vital that you ner. You are busy to a fault and your lips all the time," Toombs major Janine Alston said, "You use some type of lip balm during simply don't have the time to said. can't lick your lips repeatedly the winter season and always commit to a relationship right Toombs added that when because the skin just gets drier." remember the first rule of win­ now. lips are moisturized, they have a Dermatologists recommend ter lip care: don't lick your lips. Aquarius tendency to peel off or shed frequent use of moisturizers (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) more evenly. However, if the such as Aqua Phora ointment, You will finally hook up with skin gets dry, cracked or the person you've been dating the chapped lips will form. The skin past couple of months. on the lips will not shed as read­ Neglecting responsibilities on the ily. It adheres and the cracked job will cost you in the future, just skin sticks to the lip tissue. not right now. According to Toombs, the predicament is more frequent in Pisces the winter because there is not a (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20) P!IOTO BYDIANA BEAUE lot of humidity in the air. "The Getting back with your ex­ may be one of the best decisions Keeping the skin moisturized prevents chapped lips. most common cause of chapped you've made in a long time. Your lips is licking them," Toombs said. "During winter season, friends may disagree with your closer, Jenkins realized that the decision and talk about you people tend to lick their lips By Deana Thornton only thing that stood between behind your back. Those of you more and this causes their lips him and her phone number who are single may find your­ Contributing Writer to dry out." ,_,ere his chapped lips. selves searching for love but it However, lack of humidity "I was so busy paying atten­ will hit you when you least expect As sophomore political sci­ is not the sole cause of chapped tion to his ashy lips that I really it. ence major Holly Jenkins stood lips. Many times, chapped lips in front of the Blackburn couldn't focus on what he was PHOTO BYDIANA BEAUGE are the cause of little moisture Products such as chapstick and vaseline are beneficial in Compiled by Leesa Davis Center, a male student slowly saying," Jenkins said. within the lips. Some medicines treating chapped lips. approached her. As he moved Ella L. Toombs, a dermatol-

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O.P.O What does the Creative Director of Baby Phat, Kimora Lee Simmons, have in common with Negril's on Georgia Ave.? They both know how to make a mean car­ rot cake. And now you can key in on how to make this light, cool desert right in kisses landed on lashes time for Thanksgiving!!! suspended serenely in dreams longings scream CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING embraces concubine silences 2 3/4 cups grated carrots between picturesque flashes of us. 1 cup pureed pineapple 2 1/4 cup flour or cake flour - nights lift snores 1 1/2 cups sugar bench presses each one into fantasy 1/2 cup brown sugar until darkness becomes stronger 1 tsp. baking powder and overwhelms me 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda surrounds me 4 eggs - 1 cup vegetable oil rubs itself between my thighs 2 tsp. cinnamon and I wake you to make it stop 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. salt waking, wanting sleep with you Optional Add Ins spending days missing nights holding you 1/2 cup nuts and/or raisins craftily creating ways to let you know I need you Frosting love you 16 oz. cream cheese cherish you 5 cups confectioner's sugar desire you 2 tsp. vanilla extract adore you trust you Instructions: Makes a two layer nine inch cake honor you Pre-heat oven to 350°F.Grease and flour two 9 inch cake pans. Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Blend in oil then beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in pineapple puree and carrots and mix until well blended. Pour into the By: Alyse B. Hammonds two ·greased pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. Remove cakes from oven and allow them to sit for 3-5 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack before frosting. Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confec­ tioner's sugar. Frost cake when it is completely cooled.

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Howard l 1niversity College of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences (CEACS) Presents its

Fourth Annual BLACK & VEATCH STUDENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Guest Leadership Lecturer

Rev. Emanuel Cleaver, II Former Mayor of Kansas City, Mo.

*Served two terms as Mayor of Kansas City from 1991-1999* *First African American Mayor in the city's history* *Host of his o,vn radio talk show*

The Howard University community is invited to attend the lecture.

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By Bernard Murray entirely to videogame addicts. gamers. gift card from Target." log-based stick and thinking you Sports Editor They are the only network to In DC, 380 of the 420 who At $10 a pop, 512 competi­ have a chance to make it out of cover the tournament in its registered online showed up, tors per city and 32 cities, that's the first round, you need a team If it was just for one entirety. leaving 132 hopefuls with a shot $163,840 to the winner. to run with. KNUCKLE UP Saturday, on October 11. The With only 512 slots available, depot for Anltrak, MARC and the official site, www.madden­ REPYO Acela was given a new name: challenge.com, allowed potential Left: As if Cfl'Y By Bernard Murray Union "Play"Station. gamers to register two weeks winning The reach of Sports Editor DC was the thirteenth stop before the tournament for a seat $50,000 isn't the tournament on the EA enough, the made it possible The world is bananaz. Sports 32 city player who for anybody to Curious George is running Madden wins the play. loose in the White House with his Challenge Finals in Whether finger his mouth getting us in Tour and the Vegas gets from a nearby trouble (courtesy of Dr. Carr), best competi­ this EA town or across the Kobe's personal issues going tors from the public are making society ques­ Sports medal- country the abili­ around the lion. ty to' see the tion the sanctity .of marriage and country gath­ competition of the quality of the black athlete ered in DC to other cities is at and let's not forget last Saturday. "Prove they're a player's finger­ There had to be something a Playmaker." tips. In DC, in the air. Two fights broke out Sponsors EA competitors within the span of a couple of Sports, G4TV from the East hours. First, FAMU throws a and Target Coast showed temper tantrum in our locker began this up strong. But room after their poor challenge on just because a Homecoming performance. August 23 in PHOTOS BY POET Please believe I was doubtful Above: EA player is from a Chicago and in four months they Sports and city that has an after watching the Rattlers will travel the country giving 32 thrash Jackson State at the Circle G4TV prepare NFL team does­ regional winners a chance to City Classic in amazing fashion. Union Station n't mean that is prove themselves again on But I forgot, any given for a Madden their first January 16-18 in Las Vegas. Saturday, anything can happen. invasion. Right: choice. This is only the second year Besides, it's hard for a Rattler to Competiton is "I play with that EA Sports has held the strike one Bison when there's a fierce as the Bucs," said Madden Challenge. Due. to the stampede. They need to suck it gamers con­ D a v i d massive response it received last up and deal with it. You lost, tend for a play­ Goodridge of year, they expanded from 10 twice. off spot. Capital Heights, cities to 32 cities, giving Madden Then, in Game 3 of the ALCS MD. "The gamers from across the country series, the Red Sox and Yankees Ravens suck. I an opportunity to test their skills in one of 16 divi- heated rivalry turned into a five­ never go local." against the best. sional brackets. Those who at the title. Not quite. alarm fire. "The Chiefs, I am not a G4TV, based in LA and missed the deadline or weren't "The winner of each region The Vegas champion only Answer me this ... hometown fan," said Elvin owned by Comcast, is also new to hip to game still had a chance to receives a money clip with a slip gets a third of that, $50,000, not Why does a 72-year old man Vaides of Columbia, Maryland. the videogame world. After its play as a walk-in competitor. that guarantees them a spot for to mention an iced out Madden deem it necessary to get in on the "I'm a Jets fan. I don't like inception in April of 2002, G4TV Bigger cities like New York Vegas," explained Jim Murray, Challenge chain and medallion action by charging the field, only Ray Lewis," said Kenny Clark of to get slammed, face first mind has prided itself in being one of and Chicago got twice that, G41V's Madden Challenge Host. that weighs roughly 5 lbs. you, by Pedro Martinez. I was the few networks dedicated meaning there were a lot of angry "The nmner-up receives a $50 Before picking up the ana- See LOVE page B3 rollin'. Wars, fights and lies .. .life is 'Madden 2004: ~ 'Fema(e Perryective WINNING, Nothing Else Matters way too serious. We need an escape from this reality? By Leslie Orji to the Madden Challenge at is not a sport fan but attended the Contributing Writer Union Station to support her son. event to support her boyfriend. Ah ha, Videogames. I am a SPOR:fS£A big kid who plays videogames Girlfriends, sisters and She said "I get upset when he whenever I can. This is not a game; what we mothers all came to the Madden plays because it takes away our But I am scared. Technology have here is an epidemic on our Challenge on Oct. 11, 2003, to time together... I think guys are is getting out of hand. These hands. support their men. These women obsessed with the game." games look too real and soon ath­ We're losing our brothers, don't play the game but have Lacanas Carney from VA letes are going to all be digital. ladies. learned to accept their men play­ expressed her dislike for this Society is going back to the No, it's not to white girls, ing it. Kaneisha Bradshaw from video game. past with retro this, retro that, drugs or gangs but to video VA, who came to support her "I get upset when his friends let's bring retro videogames games, especially this football boyfriend as he played, stated come over. When they start play­ back. game; Madden 2004. that she accepts his habitual ing, I sleep. Sometimes I wish we I am talking going back to How could do 1985 with the 8-bit Nintendo. many of us something Getting the Mario and Duck know a else." Hunt combo. Putting the gun to thing about It may the screen because it's too far football, like be upsetting PHOTO BY POET Mukala "MUK" Sikyala and his Rams walked away with the from the couch. watching it to see your DC Region Championship. And who could forget my on TV or man taken favorite, Contra. Up, down, up, e n J• o y away by By Bernard Murray Sikyala. down ... you know the rest. watching sports or a Sports Editor He arrived at 8 am and was Getting 99 lives and telling your fake athletes videogame, the 101st of 132 walk-ins who got friend, "you take the top and 111 on a video but the Every gamer who competed the chance to fill the void of take the bottom," fighting over g a m e ? upside to in the Madden Challenge was a empty Madden Challenge posi­ who would get the "spread" Nobody. this is that loser. It doesn't matter if you tions. ammo. But we you know were perfect through division But to go 4-0 in his division What about Double Dribble have no where your play and made it to the playoffs. with two-minute quarters was with their slow motion black and choice. It man is, who You could have went to the final no easy task. Sikyala had no white dunks, ohh boy and Tecmo may not he's with four and played for the champi­ choice but to bring his A game. Bowl with the untouchable Bo even be his and what onship game. "Two minute quarters are Jackson and Walter Payton. It11 fault. he's doing. The goal, however, was to really tough," he explained. be first and goal and you could Society We can win and if tl1at goal wasn't The key for every gamer was drop back to your 10-yard line has given PHOTO av POET either look achieved, you were a failure. ball control, clock management and throw it the length of the them Sunday512 competitors showed up for the Madden Challenge, still the at it as an The one who went a perfect and team selection. f t b a tournament lacked a female gamer. field ... TOUCHDOWN. O O 11 omen or see 9-0, who silently but effectively Sikyala ran the whole tour­ ' The original Mike Tyson's Monday night football, ESPN 2 playing and that she is planning the advantages it brings to us. handled his competitors, was nament with the Rams after Punch Out. The code to get to the and now Madden 2004. All their to get the PS3. Harris also agreed. Yes, that may be hard to do, Mukala "Muk" Sikyala. debating with the Falcons and Sandman and I don't think I ever favorite players now come in one "It's interesting, I like the but for those of you who want to Born in the Democratic Eagles. It was his Ram defense beat Mike Tyson, he was hella packet. They can play with them drama of the guys when they win impress your man and keep him Republic of Congo and a U.S. cit­ and ability to make the big play hard. whenever they want, just like or loose". in check rather than nagging him izen for a year and a half, Sikyala at the right time that won him And who could forget Track dolls are for girls. This is a front! all the time asking where he's was a running back for the every game. and Field with the Power Pad. Ever wonder what the hype Women don't want to sit and going, what he's doing and who Chargers practice squad. Not to mention practice. Your feet couldn't go that fast so is all about? watch their man play a video he's with, buy him a PS2 and The fact that he had any­ Those who were real you cheated and used your The video games today are game for hours on end. Madden Madden NFL 2004. thing to do with the NFL is irrel­ Madden heads were part of an hands. nothing like you've ever seen. 10 NFL 2004 has become more Get yourself passive control evant; either way it's sliced, real­ entourage of fellow gamers aitd Man, those were the days. years ago all you could do was than just a game; it has become in the relationship; he wouldn't ity or analog based, Sikyala friends who helped each other And ,vho remembers "The pick your team and play. Now, an addiction. suspect anything and you11 be knows the game of football. unprove. Wizard?"(If you haven't seen it , you can pick a team 8nd alter When you're with him he's happier. Gamers who came to Union To say they practice all the go rent it.) their strengths or weaknesses to playing it, when he's at his boy's It's about time we educate Station on Saturday, October 11 time is an understatement. See. I made you forget about make them better. Also, the char­ house he's playing it, ,vhen he ourselves about football. Like the were greeted by 512 others and These gamers eat, sleep and all your problems. Why not go acters are more realistic, with comes home from work he's play­ EA slogan says, "It's in the game." their chances of being the PLAY­ drink Madden. Some gamers out and buy a piece of historic facial expressions, verbal expres­ ing it, his friends come over they So sisters, if you can't beat them MAKER who walked away with played so much that by the time memorabilia that won't cost sions and fluid body movements all play it. join them. the DC title was slim to none. the challenge came they were three bills and the only trouble that are seen on the field. "Games Ladies, this is not an addic­ "I came low key. I thought burnt out. you11 have is to blow on the car­ are more advanced," said Sharon tion, it's an obsession. my game was good and I wanted "I find a way to play every- tridge every once in a while. Harris from Baltimore who came Julie Barber from Maryland to see where my game was," said See WINNING page B3

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■ ■ 01 an's eco 1n ans By Zachary Kenworthy Howard crowd erupted into a ing for a career high 206 yards game. However, Morgan State Offensively, Morgan is led by will spread you out, push the : Hilltop Staff Writer euphoric frenzy: Homecoming against Savannah State three possesses one of the toughest two outstanding quarterbacks quarterback 8 or 9 yards likes he's was complete. Sadly enough, witli weeks ago he continued his fine challenges that the Bison may face who, as Coach Petty assures, punting, use various formations ''The guys have a lot of confi­ tlieir tails between their legs, form on Saturday with 137 yards against the run. "Account for 85 % of their and innovate as the game goes on. dence at the moment" asserted Florida A&M resorted to sore­ on a blistering 38 carries. ''They are very strong against offense." But our defense has played a role , Bison Head Coach Ray Petty this loser role that culminated in the The Howard offensive line the run. I've been impressed with Senior Lejominick this year. The secondary has been : past Wednesday, "The coaching trashing of the locker room in continued to do a formidable job their ability to clog people's Washington and Junior great and hopefully we will con­ staff feels really good about the Burr Gynniasium. Nonetheless, in assuring that Rutherford con­ ground attack all season. But this Bradshaw Littlejohn are dyna­ tinue to improve our young defen­ , team. We just have to go out this the Bison stamped a painful hoof tinued his fine form and afforded doesn't change the plan. We are a mite and have complemented sive line." : Saturday and execute." of misery into the Rattlers hopes enough holes to break away for run offense and we're going to each oilier for the duration of the As Rutlierford, Antoine considerable yardage. stick with it," said Coach Petty. year. Washington has thus far Bethea and Dominique I Without a doubt, the Bison for the second consecutive year. must feel a certain sense of satis­ As Howard rolls into its sixth "He is running very well at Morgan State's line backing thrown for 640 yards and 4 TD' s Richardson were named MEAC faction and undeniable confi­ match up of tlie season Gust their the moment,: conunented Coach core might be the strongest in the while Littlejohn, who is a severe rookie of the week, MEAC defen­ dence as they came back to stave second in the Mid-Eastern Petty. "Everyone is blocking well division as the likes of Junior LB's ground threat, has bustled his way sive player of the week and MEAC : off defeat by a mere two points Atlantic Conference), the running up front and fullback Kevin Tyson Vmcent Brown and Carlos Watts to 165 yards on 32 carries while offensive lineman of the week, r against Florida A&M on game continues to flourish under must be commended for his along with senior Albert Gamble passing for 157 and one TD. HU has a lot to look forward to Homecoming Saturday. all circumstances. tough work in opening those act as an intimidating middle Nonetheless, this doesn't this week. After a heart-stopping As Vaughn Waters connected Rookie running-back holes for Antoine (Rutherford)." three who are monsters against scare Coach Petty; "They have a 16-14 win against FAMU, any­ for a 33 yard field-goal with just Antoine Rutherford has been a Again, for Howard, the key to the run. very unorthodox offense. They thing seems possible. ' 2:30 remaining on the clock, the revelation of sorts, and after rush- the offense will be the running ' '• '• Bearing Down on the Bison ByKiraLee Hilltop Staff Writer Retro VideoGames: •: Last Tuesday marked the first : of the Bears and Bison battle that • will conclude on Saturday at the The Throwback Classics Morgan State Homecoming. Under a torrential Tuesday night canopy of wind and rain, Bison and Bears battled for yet By Zachary Kenworthy 9o's, Nintendo, Super Pong, Atari, Nintendo and · another MEAC volleyball confer­ ·;j Hilltop Staff Writer Nintendo, Sega and Sega Genesis, the gaming indt1s- . ence match up. The visiting Morgan State I. {t&,'" Mike Tyson's Punchout' int~;ittof' h6rrie entert~i~!~ iesi S~r:i;~r:1~;~!1e1t:_ l Bears met the Lady Bison on their ~, : was the best," claime/1 lti -, ...... , µJt ( NES was 1111~:f gaming.· .. home court, in Burr Gymnasium, '" ior RTVF 111ajor Will J. 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break video game controllers and Madden Tournament" with a ridicu­ players the ability to control every The Hype about Madden 2004 systems," said Tralan Andrews, a lous entry fee. "I play in the Madden aspect of the game. It provides By Kimberly Smith the senses, Madden 2004 does more than an hour. This videogaine junior computer science major. tournament that is held at school uncanny realism no other football Contnbuting Writer more than its mind deadening pred­ has created conflict with students Pride also causes a game of once a year," McClain said. game offers. ecessors. Freshman sports adminis­ and their studies. Student have a Madden to get serious because However many, these tourna­ "It is almost as if you are actual­ With its unique approach of tration major William Gant believes choice, they often choose to play nobody do not like to lose. ''When ments are played for fun or for ly playing," Gant said. brioging the game to life, Madden that Madden helps him with his Madden when they know they people talk trash a person's pride money and some tournaments pro­ To many students that play NFL 2004 has become a very popu­ hand-eye coordination, beneficial should be doing their schoolwork. goes down if they lose because you vide incentives for the winners. Madden 2004, the game is addictive lar video game on a variety of college for a basketball player. 'The game interferes with my have to wait to get back in the game. ''When I play in Madden tour­ because of increased challenges and campuses. Students play in their "You have to see the play before studies because when I should be This gaine is really competitive and naments with my friends we make new features. It's has drug-like ten­ dorm rooms and sometimes in a it comes and this refers back to bas­ sleeping or studying I am playing when people lose they sometimes titles for the champion or winner by dency. friend's room just to get in on " a ketball because I have to see a play Madden," said McClain. scream, bang on the walls,\ or kick providing belts similar to the ones in "Madden 2004 is a drug chairs," said Stan Greene, freshman good game of Madden." in my head before I do it," he said. Another dilemma that has used wrestling," Cooper said. ~use it can mess up your mind by business management major. Students use Madden 2004 to Other students enjoy the game arose from continual :l.1adden play­ Madden 2004's popularity has losmg track of time. Once you start At times money can be an issue. take their minds off of schoolwork, because it provides information ing is class skipping. Students either increased every year since the you can't stop ," Gansru. t ·d When a bet is made, a problem relationships, or family issues. about what is actually going on in will skip class to play a quick game game's beginning. The game is effi­ To say it's like Pringles is redun­ can occur when a person does not Others play because it is relaxing or the real season. or they're too tired from playing the cient and it offers great qualities for dant. If you lose a game of Madden receive their money. "Madden is . ' when life is boring and students just "It has informed me about foot­ night before to wake up. its players. Andrews believes that you are gomg to want a rematch very fun, but it gets aggressive need something to do. ball by providing team information ''You can stay up all night play­ since the Madden franchise has which ~uses you to keep playin~ 'There is nothing better to do and statistics because when you play ing Madden with people and then because you can lose lots of friends been out the longest, it has always andplaymg. and money while playing Madden," been the best. than to play an arousing gaine of online the players that are really you will be really tired and not want McClain believed that people said Cooper. Madden 2004 if I don't have any hurt in a real season are hurt on the to go to class the next morning," said "It gets better every yeai·, there play Madden to beat the next man. Most Madden tournaments are work," said Jacques Cooper, a soph­ gaine," said McClain. Cooper. A game of Madden 2004 is something new added each year. . "Every time you play, you are usually played between friends, but omore political science major. Madden 2004 is a significant can get intense. 2004 offers Playinaker control " he ~g to become the best, but you sometimes students go elsewhere. srud.. ' From informing players about aocessory for dorm room because "It gets really serious, almost cant because there is always going Everyone holds their "Official football statistics to strengt.hening students play the game everyday for down to fighting. I have seen people The Playmaker control gives to be someone better than you."

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' .. Those days of calling up a Gerron Hill of Baltimore. mercy of onlookers. While two LOVE from 81 friend for a game and patiently Nothing can prepare you for players were competing, one the Hagerstown Maryland. waiting for them to come over the atmosphere, the excitement player's boys would be in the ear One thing a gamer knows are gone. With everything and and the trash talking. of the other trying his best to about Madden- hometown loy­ everybody connected to the throw him off his game. alties go out the window. In this internet, it's that much easier for STRAIGHT GARBAGE: The only rule: stay behind tournament the goal is to win friends from around the corner the black tape. even if that means choosing a TRASH TALKING or around the globe to instantly Unsportsman-like conduct. After two or three attempts, rival to do so. link with one another. the taunts were affecting gamers In this game the best team There's no place for it in the Madden NFL 2004 is avail­ NFL. Though it holds the name who began to really lose it. wins and in most cases players able on every platform, but for Those who, without the found themselves face-to-face and licenses, this is far for it. those with a PS2 the added What a little innocent conversa­ assistance of headphones, with an opponent who valued a incentive is the Enhanced EA drowned out the noise couldn't team for the same reasons he tion between two adults about Sports Online. A DSL or Cable who's going to whip who. stop the other trend accompany­ did. connection goes into the front of ing the trash talking. There are those who have "Players will refrain from the the PS2, allowing for endless use of vulgar language, if such faith in their real life and hours of gaming and trash talk­ SHOWMETHE videogame hometown team. language can be heard or seen by ing with EA Sports Talk. spectators, other players or any MONEY: SIDE BETS "The Jets all the way, Curtis ' Practicing has never been so other person" - under the There was no money 1n• win-• Martin, their QB Testaverde and ' easy. General Conduct of the ning the region, just a chance, a their West Coast offensive," said "It's cool. You play a certain Carlos Brown of Camden, New "Gameplay and Participant very slim chance, of winning the amount of games to get ranked Conduct Guidelines for 2003 whole Madden-caboodle and Jersey. and once you're ranked you are Madden Challenge." $50 Gs. This hometown faith may able to play ranked players," Like that is really going to Some gamers took measures sometimes go too far. described Jason Thompson of A gamer from Chicago chose work. In fact, Madden judges into their own hands; they bet on Greenboro, NC. "But people can encouraged trash talking every game they played. the Bears. quit a game and it can kill your Videogame simulation did­ because it livened up the game. "I play for the dollar. I came ranking." Not to mention, there were sev­ prepared, win or lose," said I.B. n't matter to him. Despite Da' The EA Sports Fair Ranking Bears' 1-4 record, he managed to eral F-bombs being dropped Hustling (name altered to main­ System has eliminated cheating during gameplay. No one even tain anonymity). go 4-0 and make it to the play­ PHOTO BY POET by only rewarding those players paused. These new-aged sharks are offs. who finish a fnll game. D• Train, last year's Chicago Regional Champ, gives com• Where you're from some­ "Hell yeah I trash talk; I love about the love of the game and petitors a chance to beat him in the D-Train Challenge "It's the bomb. I have the it," said Hill. "I am a trash talker that mighty dollar. There's con­ time has no bearing on who a headset and the cordless joystick. Challenge prohibits gambling or Still, this tournament is not player picks. With two-minute because it throws them out of stant trash talking back and forth any kind. about winning or losing, it's It makes the game more intense. their game and makes them do and they don't just bet on the quarters, most gamers went with I don't even play the computer Mostly, those who came to about the one medium that tran­ stupid plays." outcome of the game. either the solid running game of anymore," exclaimed Damon the Madden Challenge were scends all ethnic, religious and Miami, the versatility of McNabb "I don't until I find someone "I bet you won't get this first" rookies. They want to test their gender boundaries. Players are White. glotting. You come at me I come or "I bet you I rush for 150 yards" and Vick, cover athlete and Every gamer expressed their skill and where else can kids and able to provide tips and strate­ undisputably the fastest charac­ a you, but ten-times harder. You are the kind of bets that take grown men alike play a gies to improve one another's· views of Madden Online and the laugh in their face, it's the best place. ter in the game, or the air attack overall sense was an added level videogame for 10 straight hours? game. of the Bucs. way to shut them up," boasted "It's for bragging rights and The environment is very The next stop for the of competition and another form Brown. dough," said Hustling. "A hun­ Practice is the next essential addiction. lively even though they all know Madden Challenge is Tampa and ingredient to win the Madden There were gamers who dred is a waste of my time." the truth. Jacksonville on October 17th and With all the advantages EA knew this and came prepared. These players don't bother Challenge. Sports Online offers, it still has "Only one person is going to 18th because if it's in the game, They were equipped with a with chump change and the fig­ walk . out of here and go the it's got to be EA Sports, home of its downfall. CD player and headphones to ure for some of these bets is GET WIRED AND GO "I like online, but it doesn't Vegas. Everyone else is going to Playmakers. block out the nonsense. ridiculous. lose," stated White. ONLINE prepare me for here," said Those who didn't were at the However, the Madden

WINNING from 81 that have changed are the day, but I didn't want to overdo graphics and the more it," Sieyala warned. dynamic game play. Tp compete in the Madden "I didn't see Challenge he had to be mentally Playmaker unless there and psychically strong. His crew, was a mobile quarter­ the Firm, which made up of only back. An offense is diffi­ four members helped with cult to defend," said preperations. Sieyala. "It's me, JA., C-Ville, and His championship Bote. We don't want to expand game against E (Ernest because you're only as strong as Smith) was a game of one your weakest link," Sieyala stat­ streak after another and a Blue & White Week 2003 ed. "I look for new stuff and play­ field goal a piece. It was th th Sieyala who hit a crucial ing them helped my game." . October 19 - 25 His road to the champi­ field goal with less then two minutes left. onship wasn't easy. He had to And his defense th face the toughest Madden adjusted to E's streak Sunday, October 19 gamers DC had to offer. when they dropped two His hopes were almost Call to Chapel ended in the final four. consecutive intercep- PHoro av POET "I was down 10-0. I caught a tions. The third time was a Ernest "E" Smith(lefl) and Mukala th few breaks and relied on my charmasSiykalapickoffE's "MUK" Sikyala (right) prepare to Monday, October 20 defense," Sieyala explained. pass for the game. faceoff in the finals. Men to Women Conference His Madden knowledge goes Sieyala h~d a guaran- there with my bro," Sieyala said Blackburn Center Hilltop Lounge 7: 14pm back to Madden '92 and 12 years teed spot . 1n . the Madden with pride. "I'll definitely be back later Sikyala remains an avid Challenge Fmals m Las Vegas. next year to do it again." "I am excited to go down Madden gamer. The only things Tuesday, October 21 11 Game Night: Battle of the Sexes Blackburn Center Room 148-150 7:20pm

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significance, sort of like "Coke dark. G-strings peek out from pie want to get out there and The guys also had an -Percentage of By Nakisha Williams or Pepsi," "cats or dogs" or "day low rise jeans; boxer labels buy a daring pair of underwear enthusiastic favorite: the thong. Asst. Editorials Perspectives or night." Most agree on the show from sagging pants. for themselves," Fontaine says. "The thong is just the most women who like & • Editor triviality of the subject, but Gone are the days where Students at Howard sexy," replied Jemar Moore, men 1n ... many people still die to hear the one's choice of skivvies was lim­ University were polled as to senior political science· major. Boxers61% It's been almost a decade answer. ited to a six-pack of standard what kind of underwear they "They provide an ample display preferred to see on the opposite of the assets - no pun intend- Boxer-Briefs 30% since one daring teen on MTV As inconsequential as the Hanes whites from a depart­ ,, boldly asked President Clinton topic may sound, people care ment store. Now companies sex. Like a fat man in a thong, ed . Briefs 9% during the presidential election very much about what type of like Victoria's Secret, the results were quite revealing. Guys generally had a less is that ever burning question, "So, underwear they wear. Today, Frederick's of Hollywood, According to the poll, more attitude when talking boxers or briefs?" but the ques­ one's "unmentionables" are no Calvin Klein, and Ralph Lauren women preferred their men about women's underwear and -Percentage of tion still prevails. longer that. People are speak­ have taken the industry by wear boxers. "Boxers appear to liked the fact that thongs pro­ men who like Boxers or Briefs? ing about their underwear with storm and are making under­ be more comfortable and also vide a good display. It's the age old preference much more candor and under­ wear almost as important as gives males more room to However, some guys didn't women in ... inquiry that bears no traceable wear is no longer hiding in the any other accessory. breathe," says Ashley Reynolds, prefer women to bear it. Amir Thongs72% Mark Tesh, a telephone a sophomore public relations Stewart, a sophomore psychol­ • . salesman for maior. ogy major, claimed to like boy Boyshorts 19% barenecessities.com, points out One blushing junior pollee shorts more because "they're a Regular Panties the importance of a person's who wished to remain tease yet still sexy." The guys 8% underwear. "A good pair of unnamed gushed that "boxers who liked boy shorts generally underwear will make any one are best for that convenient preferred that something be left Nothing 2% feel sexier and more confident," hole." to the imagination. he says. Boxer-Briefs were next in At the bottom of the poll Freshpair.com states that line and ladies generally had were the percentage of guys For themselves underwear "is a crucial part of good things to say about this who liked regular panties. any ensemble, since it speaks middle-ground alternative to "When I think of regular • directly about the wearer." The the classics. Many women who panties I think of Grandma Women: website is so bent on underwear liked their men in this type of panties," Dominique Davis, a Thongs 34% • being a dire necessity that is all underwear feel boxer-briefs sophomore marketing major Boy shorts 29% to often neglected that they are perfectly profile a man's legs admitted, "and that's nasty." teaming up with citizens across and gluteus maximus, among The guys' poll elicited a Regular Panties America to lobby for a National other things. hidden 'sans pants' group who 37% Underwear Day. Almost 1n• unanimous• rejected all of the choices and So what's the big deal about agreement was the overall dis­ added that they preferred their underwear? gust and disdain for the brief. women to go commando and Guys: Melissa Fontaine, an Senior biology major N atoya wear nothing at all. One guy Boxers56% employee at Victoria's Secret, Stewart voiced the opinion of thought that all women should attributes part of the craze to many women polled when she follow his own personal under­ Briefs 28% PHOTO BY MAYA GILLIAM the media. "Songs like [Sisqo's) said "actually a sexy guy can wear mantra and as he put it Boxer-briefs 17% Many men prefer women in thongs, as opposed to any other 'Thong Song' and racy intimate make anything look good, "Let freedom swing." underwear. apparel commercials make peo- except the "tighty whities."

I ' ears Twenty years ago, the con­ to Al Pacino's portrayal of a Tony Montana's take­ By Anthony Walker troversial film "Scarface" Cuban immigrant who charge attitude and rebellious Contributing Writer opened to packed movie the­ becomes the most powerful spirit have obviously touched a aters nationwide. To com­ drug dealer in Miami. nerve in many hip hoppers. High off of cocaine and in memorate the anniversary, Dani Hudson, an The hard-hitting images of an adrenaline fueled rage, Tony Universal has released a special International Business major bravado shown by many MCs Montana loads an explosive edition DVD that features at the University of Maryland can be directly linked to the fic­ ' round into the M203 grenade hilarious outtakes from the in College Park, not only tional drug lord. launcher attached to his M4A1 network television premier, enjoyed the action scenes, but "Montana validates the assault rifle. Just before firing deleted scen~s and a documen­ also offered insight into why a thug approach to life- it gives C the shell, he utters six words tary on the impact the movie large number of minorities them an archetype to base their that will forever be etched into has had on hip-hop culture. enjoy the film. "It was funny rap characters on," DeLeon , the minds of moviegoers The hip-hop generation because he was this little believes, which is a reason fans around the W(!rld: "Say hello to has dished countless praises to Spanish dude punking all these of all backgrounds have identi­ my little friend!" the film and, more specifically; white men." fied with Pacino's racy charac­ Dominique DeLeon, a sen­ ter. "The aggressiveness that , ior at Harvard University and comes with not having much in PHOTO COURTESY OF MOVIEIMAGES.COM a society that prizes money and aspiring rapper, expressed a Al Pacino as Tony Montana in the prolific movie "Scarface"• similar opinion. One reason he the aggressive pursuit of it." likes Scarface is "because it The rise of Montana is a like this have turned "Scarface" Movie Database, Scarface held showed minorities making it dramatic version of the rags to • from an entertaining crime the record for the number of big in a white run city." riches tale many try to live. story into a cultural phenome­ times the infamous f-word was Scores of rappers, includ­ Fortunately, the great majority r non. used. The 206 uses could have ing Nas, Jay-Z, Mobb Deep and of fans have not used the illegal While the film has been a easily earned the R-Rating I ' Raekwon have not only cited methods vividly displayed on •• positive influence of some it without drugs, violence or the film as inspiration, but screen. " still is known for its fair share nudity. Although the film will have borrowed elements of it Still many identify with the of vices. Besides the abun­ never- be noted for morals and for their music. Samples of lead character, says Hudson, dance of cocaine used and sold decency, it is a guilty pleasure theme music, quotes, scenes in who includes himself in the in the film, there are also very • that will find its way into music videps and casual lyrical legion of fans who see a reflec­ graphic scenes of violence that countless DVD players across references have flooded rap tion in themselves every time some will find disturbing. the country. PHOTO COURTESY OF MOVIEIMAGES.COM music over the years. 'Scarface' is played. Sentiments According to the Internet Soul Arrives at '2:35 PM' 'Half Chicken, Half Scholar' All Good ages to break into very impressing to make due, but you don't give • , By Alyse B. Hammonds and sensitive issues that pervert up. " By Asha L. French Hilltop Staff Writer not only the black community but Forte attempts to make relat­ Asst. Copy Chief also the very souls of black i.J1g to the characters easy through If you enjoy reading novels women. her use of written dialogue as well Soul is funk, backed by heaven-bound, that are easy to relate to, rich with Forte dives into issues such as her vivid physical descriptions horn-blown notes, faultless dru1nming, and a advice and gems of experiences, as abortion, marriage and family, of the characters. Despite the dia­ bass player whose fingers move with the reck­ Brandi Forte's debut novel "Half child molestation, drug and alco­ logue and descriptions; however, less abandon of gun-scattered birds (see James, Chicken Half Scholar" may be the hol addiction, readers will find the characters to Erykah, Isaac and all three Tony's). book for you. In this intriguing cheating/polygamy, colorsm, be limited in dimension. While Soul is tears, bottled up, dyed deep shades journey of self-love, womanhood suicide, depression, domestic the characters are able to touch on of blue, and poured over the edges of a raw voice and sisterhood, Forte recreates abuse, religion/spirituality and such universal issues as the ones that threatens to breakdown with the weight of the consciousness that many obesity, with honesty, boldness, mentioned above, the personali­ it all (see Donny, D'Angelo, Curtis, Etta and African-American women endure and emotion. Each lesson is ties of each character is not devel­ Nina). in her distinct tell-all fashion that wrapped around the heart felt life oped enough to give life and Soul is the singer's "unh" at the end of every is sure to captivate any audience. experiences of the characters. uniqueness to the characters verse-" un h" -d y:ing,. " unh" -requ1·t e d Iave, Four young, successful, black "Half Chicken Half Scholar" independent of each other. "unh"-paid bills, "unh"-natural death, "unh"­ women are coincidentally provides a plot speckled with Forte seems to prefer that guarded hearts, "unh" -leashed rage- all "unh" - brought together for what turns advice, spiritual healing and love audiences be able to identify with derstood or "unh" -derstated by "unh"derdogs out to be a spiritual retreat into between lines such as "I'm the physical likeness of the char­ with pen, passion, purpose, and performance the confines of each other's inner Destiny Jones, a true warrior, and acters; her descriptions then PHOTO COURTESY OF MTV.NEWS.COM space (see Calvin Richardson at "2:35 PM"). secrets, desires, fears and hopes. God is the author and finisher of become the substitute for any R&B vocalist Calvin Richardson has just Richardson's voice is unpoli~hed gold. Such Though the characters seem lim­ my faith-so please don't mess apparent in-depth analysis of released his debut album 2:35 PM. ited in personality, it is through with me!" and "you get the cards each characters individual per­ See SOUL page 85 these characters that Forte man- that are dealt to you, and you got See GOOD page 85

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By Janelle A. Williams non-whites, it affects people from all this condition, Lane was ostracized has no shame in her condition and By Maiya Norton time and to help customers find Hilltop StaffWriter races equally and most people born by his peers as a child is against wearing dark make-up Contributing Writer exactly what they are looking for. with it have parents who have nor­ "I went to an Afro-centric and hair coloring as coping meth­ There is defi.rritely something It's a rainy Friday afternoon on mal hair and eye color for their eth­ school in the sixth and seventh ods. What if there was a store unique for everyone at FUFlJA the third floor of Do1iglas Hall and nic backgrounds. grade and I was always made fun of "From my point of view, coping where old clothes can be used as The shop has men and women's ' the classroom just begins to fill up. For most types of albinism, for being lighter than the rest of the meant coming to the realization that an investment and the owner can designer clothing at excellent Uzoma Lane walks in a little late both parents must carry the "reces­ kids in my class," Lane says. "I was this is exactly what the Creator reap the benefits? It is an oppor­ prices. Shoppers will find business and finds his normal seat in the sive gene." In Type 1, which involves black but I didn't look black and that wanted me to be,"wrote White in an tunity everyone should hop on, attire, clothes for the club, casual front of the classroom. Adding almost no pigmentation, the hair confused most people." article on the NOAH webpage. ''To and it's called FUFlJA clothes, shoes, accessories andfor­ stress to an already gloomy day the and skin are cream-colored and the Lane did make it clear however me, albinism is a situation no differ­ The process is called consign­ mal wear. There is a wide range of professor announces a quiz and vision is usually in the range of that he has not raced this discrimi- ent than that of a redhead being ment. When a person consigns sizes and materials to fit individ­ posts two questions on a trans­ 20/200. nation from his born into a family ofbrunettes." clothing, they re-sell their clothes ual needs. You can step out in parency. Lane motions to the pro­ It results peers at Howard . According to an article on how to get a good portion of the origi­ something that no one else will fessor who hands him a piece of from a "College students albinism is presented in art, a nal price. This idea was put into have on and know you got a bar­ paper containing the same two genetic have more things to plethora of the misconceptions effect by two Howard alumni, gain. Llghty's connection in the questions. He brings his race close defect in worry about like about albinism exist due to the Nicole Lighty and Nabia Rachal. entertainment industry, also helps to the paper and squints to read the tyrosi­ financial aid, exams entertainment industry. Most char­ Lighty is the sister of Violator her get weekly shipments from blackink Takingalittlelongerthan nase, an and work, than to be acters that are "albino" have snow­ Records CEO (home to 50 Cent major artists in the music indus­ the rest, he turns in his paper and enzyme concerned about white skin and hair, blood-red eyes and Misgy), Chris Lighty and she try. She receives clothing from the professor begins his lecture. t h a t what I look like," he and supernatural powers. The twin has made her way as a determined such artists as 50 Cent, IL Cool J, Lane, a third-year history helps the says. characters in this past sununer's entrepreneur with Rachal. Lighty Lil MO, and many others items major, is albino and has a genetical­ body A major dis­ blockbuster movie "The Matrix: credits many of her achievements worn in videos and shows. ly-inherited condition that exists change ' pute amongst the Reloaded'' provides a perfect exam­ to her time as a student in Nowhere else can a shopper can • amongstoneinevery17,ooopeople amino PHOTO COURTESY OF THEMATRIX.COM general public and ple of this negative portrayal. Howard's School of Business. get an authentic G-Unit hat for a in the United States according to the acids into those with the condi­ "Albinos are key targets of this "I'd definitely say going to reasonable price or a cute vintage National Organization for Albinism pigment Type 2, characterized by tion is whether albinism should be type of discrimination because they Howard prepared me to deal with Chanel bag. and Hypopigmentation (NOAH). slight pigmentation, results from a considered a disability. The represent a small minority and not only corporate America, but The money from the artists' Albinism refers to a group of condi­ defect in a different gene called the Americans with Disabilities Act because their physical characteris­ also jumping out as an entrepre­ clothing goes to a special charity tions characterized by the lack of "P'' gene and is characterized by yel­ defines disability as a "physical or tics are outside of the norm," says neur and having the confidence they created, the Fan4Llfe melanin in the eyes, skin and hair. low or red-tinged hair and vision mental impairment that substan­ Donald Young, a third year transfer that I could do it," Lighty says. Foundation, which helps an array Low vision is a common char­ that often corrects to 20/60. tially limits one or more of the major student and film major. Both Lighty and Rachal are of organizations. So not only can acteristic of this condition and an Social stigmatization and isola­ life activities of such individual." "People automatically label doing big things for fushion and you shop, but you can make eye exam is the determining test tion are common amongst those Based on this definition, albinism these people as outcasts and some the community. They wanted to money in the process or help give This vision problem results from with this genetic condition. With can be classified as a disability assume they have different mental give everyone the option to look back to the community. abnormal development of the retina color being so highly charged in because it involves a visual impair­ capabilities. The industry preys on and feel good without breaking Lighty and Rachal are very and abnormal patterns of nerve today's culture, those with traits of ment. Despite this fact, many this ract and the controversy behind their wallets. selective about the clothes that will connections between the eye and albinism often race discrimination Howard students consider this trait it because they know it will make FUFlJA is the name of the be accepted, because they empha­ the brain. and ignorance from those who do to be an ailment rather than a dis­ money." intricate shop located in D.C. at size quality. This means no holey Despite the common-held not understand what the condition ability. Fortunately for people like 1642 R, St, NW. The boutique sits white I-shirts or busted gear. The belief that people with traits of entails. l.mie explains that one ofthe "I know that I would have low Uzoma, most Howard students are right on the comer of a quiet niche consigner will sign an agreement albinism have red eyes, the amount major misconceptions he races is self-esteem if I were an albino but I sensitive to the differences that exist in DuPont Circle. FUFlJA means and give them information. Then of pigmentation varies, blue eyes the belief that he is blind do not necessarily look at them as amongst human beings. "renew" in Swahili. It is an appro­ they receive 50 percent of the being the most common color. "People don't know how fur I disabled," says Brandi Wilson, jun­ ''No human being is the same priate title because the clothes price assigned to your clothes as Other eye colors include violet, haz.el can see. They will start acting as if I ior marketing major. "On the inside so why should I judge the next per­ look like they are brand new. As soon as they sell. The shopper can and brown. am blind or near-blind," Lane they are no different from the next son based solely on the color of their soon as guests enter the door, renew and recycle their clothes to Beyond the color, the eyes of a explains in a humorous tone. "One person." skin," says Kim Wtlliarns, junior brands such as Dolce and free up some money, and buy person with traits of albinism may person said 'Let me lead you here,' Some doctors however, have COBIS major. ''Treating a person Gabbana, Gucci, Fendi, Versace items for themselves. move rapidly and have a hard time not realizing that I can see anything recommended abortion to mothers with this condition differently just and Prada are neatly arranged on Nicole Lighty and Nadia focusing. In order to read or see cleady as long as it's close." carrying babies with albinism based on the color of their skin and the walls and the racks. The store Rachal represent Howard well clearly the individual may have to Concluding that he did not because it is believed that the child hair would make a mockery of has a homey feel to it with candles with their designer consignment squint or hold things closer. have the worst time coping and nright die at an early age and will fail everything that my ancestors fouglit and a lit fireplace. The door to the boutique. Just walk in and they Contrary to the myth that dealing with the emotional and to lead productive lives. for." shop stays open as they greet cus­ will take it from there. albinism exists more frequently in social stress that comes along with Vrrginia Small, NOAH Director tomers warmly. They take their

from us and resold as the bas­ ried to soul- be it old-school, in our ears (see Ashanti). GOOD from 84 SOUL from 84 hip-hop, neo, or mahogany. Alas, '2:35' was written by tard child of soul-less record sonality and humanity. is evident in '2:35's' first single, Some of his lyrics, on the Calvin, not Donny. Perhaps executives and dancing studio In the end the reader is left "Keep On Pushing," which bor­ other hand, are basis for perfection is an unfair expecta­ artists. He opens his mouth and with a very flat perspective of each rows the melody from Sam divorce. Soul music has always tion for a man with enough conjures the spirits of all those cl1aracter. This perspective of the Cooke's "Change is Gonna placed special emphasis on the courage to bare his own brand who ever loved the language of characters seems to surround the Come." In it, he croons, poetry in pain and pleasure. of soul to the world. In a market soul. seriousness of the issues in a "Sometimes your anger's hard Where are the metaphors, the dominated by Ginuwine and R. His tenor is clear and con­ proverbial fog of incredulity and for me to bear/ and I just want similes, the comparisons of Kelley, Richardson favors sistent, his vibrato unfaltering. childishness, tinted with under­ to/ Baby, take my hands/ and smiles to inanimate objects (see Raphael Saadiq's bass over This man can make a three let­ tones of religious piety. run my fingers through your Stevie and Curtis)? Timbaland's beats, and honest ter word seventeen syllables, In spite of this setback, Forte hair" with a toddler's honest Donny Hathaway would intimacy over (illegal) illicit sex. the last one as strong as the is able to use the characters in vulnerability. never have said, "Some like 'em In '2:35,' Calvin first. He has the riffs and runs order to convey her bits of advice , , , (named after his big, some like 'em tall/ some Richardson has captured the 2 35 of a backwoods Baptist soloist; to the reader. Over all, "Half sort's delivery time) is a time like 'em short, I like 'em all." spirit and sound of soul. With a FILE PHOTO the hallelujah in his harmony Chicken Half Scholar" is a capti­ Howard Alum Brandi Forte machine. Songs like "Your Love These lyrics are usually saved little more dedication to the would fill alters with the weak vating tale of the lifetime search is the author of the book, Is" and "Falling Out" take us to for artists whose elaborate language, he could guarantee and weary. Yes, this man's voice for self and happiness. 'Half Chicken, Half Scholar'. the days before R&B was stolen is a blessing to all who are mar- videos compensate for the trash tl,e music's immortality.

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Cory Thomas Schwarzenegger has allegedly left a - trail of disgruntled females in his I'm not an American, so wake longer than all of Bill maybe I'm missing something, and Clinton's notched belts strung the fact that I've never been to the together. West Coast perhaps further com­ So what was it exactly that pounds my ignorance. But from inspired women to reward the guy? everything I've seen and heard, Maybe they felt like he could iden­ and from everything that has hap­ tify with their unique struggles pened within the past few weeks, having already gone through the I've come to the inevitable conclu­ travails of childbirth in Junior. Or sion that California must have the maybe, in a state notorious for its bomb weed. cosmetic alterations, they felt some It's the best explanation I can type of connection to him due to muster as I try to wrap my brain his artificial insides, or his ability around the fact that they've elected to act like plastic in every role. a robot as governor. A futuristic, I mean, seriously. This is man-killing robot with absolutely Arnold Schwarzenegger. This is no political credentials and no Jingle All the Way and Hercules in coherent plan of action. That's the New York. Mr. Freeze from kind of thing that sounds like a Batman has been entrusted with really good idea when you're high. the control of a major portion of While we diligently secured the air­ the American electorate. It may not ways in anticipation of the next ter­ launch a nuclear assault of any ~~ r ·t,t.-A tl<.A rorist attack, someone was appar­ kind, but I'm pretty sure there's a Iii, A -< ;'! 4,,(9, , p ently allowed to spike the Golden big red button for something State's water supply with PCP. important in Sacramento. Do we Not only did Arnold goose­ really need Arnold's index finger step all over the ridiculously mas­ dangling over it as he strokes a sive field of candidates, he also black and white glossy of Hitler managed to outpace some sea­ with his other hand? Is he truly the soned politicians along the way. person most capable of solving These are men who have dedi­ California's myriad of economic cated their lives to the pursuit of and social problems? wearing stuffy suits. They've devot­ Why is it that people who Ashley Kelly nothing too heavy, just be a part of an organization "hot" jacket on the yard and ed immeasurable amounts of time acquire fame somehow acquire friendly conversation. They aimed at uplifting the commu­ roll your eyes at non-jacket and energy to the mastery of dou­ credibility to go along with it? All semester I have heard have never gone to the club, nity, but don't get beside your­ wearers? I hope not. If that's ble-talk and phony sincerity in an What is it about the cult of celebri­ the same sentence over and movies or shopping together, self. Ignoring people who you the case, a lot of the silent effort to wield some type of execu­ ty that mesmerizes us, indoctri­ over; "She (or he) thinks they but have always acknowledged once spoke to is unacceptable. voices who I speak for today tive power. Or, in an effort to col­ nates us and drives us to act with­ lect the hotel room numbers of out reason? Perhaps, in this case, are too good to speak to me," one another upon meeting. After all, these people thought should reevaluate their future devoted female constituents. Now it'll turn out for the best. Who in reference to people who In the spring, Natasha you were a great person with­ goals. they get to look at their life's work knows? Maybe Governor have recently become mem­ becomes a member of a Greek out your letters. One should To those silenced by fear circling the drain and their dreams Schwarzenegger will turn out to he bers of Greek organizations on organization on campus, but not let his or her organization of future letter rejection: do being deferred by someone who is the greatest leader to ever run a Howard's campus. I have Joy does not. In the week that diminish their true self. not allow yourselves to be not only a political novice, hut also state without pronouncing its taken this opportunity to give follows, Joy says hello to Before the angry letters pressed over someone who is a significantly less talented actor. name right. Maybe his advisors life to these silent voices. Natasha, but her greeting falls start flooding into the Hilltop not impressive. Treating oth­ I'm just guessing, but I expect and puppet masters will provide I am not a member of a on deaf ears. "Maybe I'm read­ office, let me be as specific as ers differently after becoming him with the instruments neces­ to see a sudden spike in the num­ Greek organization, therefore ing too much into this," she possible. I am not talking a part of an organization goes ber of handguns being sold to men sary to achieve success. in stuffy suits. Hopefully, they'll Nevertheless, I doubt that's I cannot comment on what it thinks, but maybe not. She about all Greek members, just in the "not impressive" cate­ use that ten-day waiting period what was on the minds of the peo­ is like on the other side, but I tries again and again only to individuals who fit my gory in case you needed clari­ they enacted to reconsider their ple that voted him into office. More will address something I can get the same result. description. Therefore, if you fication. suicidal exits. than likely, it was the novelty of the comment on: The importance This type of behavior is kept it real with your friends In yet another conspiratorial situation that appealed to most of of being true to oneself. ridicttlous. Just because you after you crossed, don't be Ashley Kelly is a junior print attempt to confuse me, women them. And the thought of that Let me paint a picture to are a member of an exclusive offended. journalism major from supplied Arnold with a pretty makes my head hurt. Thinking make my point as clear as pos­ organization on campus does For those of you angered Greensboro, N.C. She can be healthy amount of support. Almost about the fact that Gary Coleman sible. Joy and Natasha walk not justify ignoring people you by this piece, I have a ques­ reached at [email protected]. half of the women that voted did it came in eighth just might make my down the hall in December once felt were good enough to tion. Why did you pledge any­ for Kindergarten Cop-a-Feel. This, head explode. despite the fact that discussing class, friends, etc. speak to. It is a great thing to way? To simply show off your appreciate all the froze all the time, HowardJs Homecoming facilities at Howard trying to get my sec­ that have expanded tion together ... Gee, Ashunda A. Norris examine this for a moment. I'm not suggesting that and have been built those were the days. Homecoming partici- the library stay open the over the past few I saw this paper get "~ pants usually include the entire day - a couple of I, like any other student better and I hope who attended and graduat­ majority of the undergradu­ hours would suffice. Reading the years. ed from an HBCU, love the ate students, alumni, and Graduate study is a serious Hilltop on the I hope you all can you all continue to anyone else who wants to endeavor. I am growing festivities of Homecoming. Internet today real­ learn to love and surpass your goals However, as a graduate stu­ come and have fun. with this experience as a dent, celebrating into the So why would the UGL student and a scholar. ly made me feel appreciate every and strive to make wee hours of the morning is remain open when the peo­ It simply surprises me good (especially moment at Howard each Hilltop better ple who are supposed to be that the library system at not high on my list of prior- since I'm missing so later reminiscing than the last. 1t1es.• • using it are out on the Yard, Howard would not take this It could happen, but not showing off a new outfit, or into consideration when my first Homecom­ will bring a smile to when I have papers due and planning which club to hit choosing hours of operation ing as an alum). your face as well. -Nsenga A Knight up next? during Homecoming. research to conduct. Which Howard has come I remember (Nation and World is to say that I was very This is not to say that I sincerely hope that shocked to learn that undergraduates aren't seri­ next year Howard a long way since I spending countless Editor 2000-2001) Founders Library decided to ous about their work, but University will not only entered in the fall hours in the Hilltop accommodate the partici­ conveniently close all day only to emphasize that if office when we had Saturday while the any library should have pants in Homecoming but of '99. I hope that Undergraduate Library been open on Saturday, it its student body as well. the students there computers that (UGL) remained open. Let's should have been Founders. Dllnk 1011 ,:an,,,,,

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