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"I state to you today that this march is about family ... and we will go back to our Homecoming university and continue to uphold the morals of family coming out of this day," SELLANO SIMMONS, HUSA President Concert Raises Student Concerns
By B RAKKTON BOOKER Hilltop Staff Wri1er
A cloud of questions has cast a shadow over this year's Homecoming activities, as s1udents earlier this week raised questions about the m;iists and venue selec1ion of this year's Homecoming concert, This year's event, which has his- 1orically been one ofthe main attrac tion, of the Homecoming festivities, is set to be held at Club 2:K:9, In the "In my opinion though, the anhts past the concert was staged nt venues scheduled, are not worth [my] $25," such as Cramton Auditorium, Burr said Wendy Harris, a sophomore psy Gymnasium and the DC Armory. chology major. Prodigy of Mobb Deep, Biz Markie, Contrary to how some students and Ludacriss are the scheduled feel. Claiborne said he believes that headliners for the October 27th event, the admissioa price is "a bargain·• Thousands pac~cd the ~lall to hear Hi rm khan's message orf,unily unil) 01 the Milliou Family Mnrch on Mond'l), "I'm mad it's a1 a club,'' ,aid Bran compared 10 what other clubs charge don Jolly, sophomore marketing when homecoming bits town. major wilh a disgusted look on his With ' •st year's no-show by Ca,,h face, "Why not io an auditorium like Money Millioaaires fresh in students Cramton?H memories, Claiborne was quick to According 10 Steven Claiborne, thwan any misconceptions about any the 2000 Genesis Homecoming cancellations this year. Corrunittee Chairperson, 1he other "Last years conceri was 001 pro Uniting the Fan1ily venues were unavailable. duced by the steeling commiuee, "It was not our intention 10 have rather ii was included with such fthe concert] in a club," said Clai events as tl1e game and the coronation Farrakharz Tailors Speech borne, "[However] 2:K:9 is close in ball," This year is diffcrea1 because vicinity, capacity feasible, and close 1he event is being conduc1ed by 1be To a Hip Hop Generation enough for students to get 10," Clai homecoming commiuce and the 1al borne also said that the club's capac ent has signed con1rac1s, Claiborne By SIMONE WF:ICIISEI.BAU\I speech, Farrakhan thanked members ity is comparable to that ofCramton, said, Hill1op S1aff Wri1er of the hip-hop community for their which seats 1,500, Even with Claiborne's promise 10 support. " I would like 10 thank all of Still, many :,tudents said they are rom the Na1ional Monument, the hip-hop artists and the great enter n01 cn1hused about the $25 per tick Please See CONCERT; A7 10 the s1cps of the Capitol to tainers that used their image to pro et event Fthe sides of the Smithsonian mote this magnificent event" museums, thousands filled the Na1ion• Farrakhan also commented on how al Mall to hear a message of unity, sol important young voters are. idarit}; and th~ strength of family, 'The youth arc 1he strongest and the given by the ,p,:akors of the Million largest ,,11ing block potentially in this Communications Job ,, Family March on Monuay, nation. I want to see every young per The event, which was organilcd by son in tlus nn1ion from I e to 35 1hat\ Nation of Islam Minister Louis Far not registen-d fin vo1e] to rcgister," Fair Wraps Up Today rakhan. drew participants from Cali• Farrakhan managed to 1ie in hip fornia 10 Jamaica. hop wi1h the image of women in the By J \\II •: SPll,U'II there, so if J decide to go to graduate On hand at the raUy were Rev. Al family, Chief Copy Editor Sharpton, Minister Benjamin F. Muh- school, I'll slill have those connec- "Don't call your wom,w a 'ho.' Pick 1jons," Davis said. up a hoe - H-0-E - :Utd let's start It's shortly afler I a.m. on Thurs 1\vo-year report mg mtern,hips tor ~ton, on Ill~ i\~ou bmil• cultivating the earth and cultivming day morning, and Rafiah Dav is after college entice her, but she said . ' , . , · " ,JAIO • ourselves into better human beings. I hunches over a cluuered table of she's interested in a job; especially Jove my rapping brothers and sisters, newspaper clipping,. seis,ors and hamcd and Howard University Student overseas, "I btl\e an interest in for J know who you are. I know what transparent tape, She yawns as ,he eign reporting, so I plan to 1alk 10 the Association President Sellano Sim you're doing," c,.refuUy snips out an article she Associated Press to sec how I can get mons. Other highlights of his speech wrote for the Community News, "J state to you 1oday 1hat this march mvolvetl in that," Da\'ls ,aid. included 1hemmounceme111 of the Mil For Dilvis. a senior print journal Since tl1c incep1ion of the School is about family. .. and we will go back lion Family Endowmen1. ism major, attention to details is a ofCommunications Job Fair in 197 l, to our university and continue to "I propose tonight, this afternoon, 10 musl. She is preparing for the School uphold the morals of family coming it has grown 10 be the largest job fair set up a Million Family March Eco• of Communications Job Fair, the at a historically black college and out of this day." Simmons said in his nomic Development Fund, I'm asking annual event where journalism stu four-minu1e address, university, said Carol Dudley, coor •every family to give $ I00 from this dents vie for internships and jobs dinator of the event ln a nearly two-hour address that 0¢tober I61h tone." 0¢tober 16th and with some of the nation's best news was broadca,1 live on television and on "This job fair is one of the largest put it in the Million Fami ly March papers and 1elevision stations, The b.:cause of so many walk-ins," Dud three large screens on the mall, Far Economic Development Fund.'' two-day event ends today, rakhan discussed strengthening fami ley said, Dudley said this year, there Farrakhan ended the Million Fam Da,is has sci goals for herself. She are more titan 700 people reg,stered lies and the growing influence of hip ily March address with a mass wed Pho10 b) Chandra AnJmon ha, had three previous newspaper hop on America\ youth. Father. brought their son, and motheni brouJtht their doughte" to lhe for 1he event and more are expected. ma rch. internships and she is looking to Students from more than 18 In the first few minutes of his Please See March, A7 explore her options, Plrase See JOB FAIR. A7 "I just want to get my name out The Hilltop Today- Fifteen Students Arrested in Towers Melee CoiJPll.Ell FROM STAn' R EPORTS
Fifteen students were arrested and visita• Campus 1ion for the West How:ird Plaza Towers was suspended Friday night after the a party in the Verbal Armageddon Picks Up building got out of hand and se1 off of hectic siring of events. according to Police reports. Steam as Judges Winnow Field The students were arrested at aboul 2:30 To 20 Emcees. a.m. and charged wi1h disorderly conduc1 after n few verbal spats with campus police A2 turned physical, according to witness ::1ccounts. The dispute with campus police came as the students pleaded for police 10 help a friend who was unconscious as a result of being trapped in a crowded elevator for about a half hour, friends said. Thesmden1's name was not released. A Note to Our Readers Only one student was described in the police report. The suspec1 was ordered 10 leave the area in froni of the Towers so cam Photo b)- Vin CAtv1JPUS... • - • ~ -- .\.1, Voices & Verbal Armageddon Picks Up Steam Judges Narrow Field To Tu>enty Emcees Views . i By CHARLES NEAL ' Hilltop Staff Writer What do you want to ore than 200 revelers poured in the Blackburn of Icon·s first rhyme. ''fhat';, one of the tightest lines I've know about · Ballroom Friday to witness some of Howard's ever heard" M most 1alen1cd emcees do battle in the opening All 200 Armageddon tickets were sold out last TI1Ursday, Homecoming? round of Verbal Armageddon. leaving many rap fans 1rying to find ways to get in. The tvent The 28 competitors performed free style as well as writ was so large that it wa.s moved from i1s original venue of ten lyrics for more than 2 hours in order to make the cut for the Punch Out 10 a much larger Blackburn Ballroom. the next round. "We needed a more lining venue for the performers and Eight rappers got the axe because they lost the wriuen bat for the people who came out to supporl," said Iman Ken tle, according to judges. nerly Verbal Armageddon coordinator. There were groundbreaking performances. punchlines, The highlight of the event came during the consolation free surprises, amazing flows. boos. and cheers, said students. style round. Rapper Nature surprised !he crowd when he The crowd was displeased with some lyricists. but formed graced the stage to promote his album For All Seasons. But a bandwagon for others. Emcees who were loved by 1hc most of the crowd was upset that the rapper didn't perform. crowd included ZAWCAIN AKA Torran Johnson, Phillip One of the Verbal Armageddon emcees was definitely not Blunts AKA Geo Butler. EDAN AKA Edan, and Icon the pleased. Raze AKA Hamilton Nolah showed his distaste for AKA Mike King. Natures decision of not performing by putting it in hi~ Phot0 by Vince,,1 Smith "I would like 10 know whal ar1is1s are going Se11sibly i111e11sity i11ce11se the ability wieldi11g the agility freestyle. ('ampll5 nipper Iron nlOH'S.. the cro\,d in the Blackbum Ballroom 10 be performing al the concer1 and killing emcees willi11,~I): "I'm scared of Marylin Manson like Natures stare ,,. "I want to know if the programs arc going to be finalized and set in stone. Many bad accidents happened because people didn't follow a sel schedule. Is there definitely going to be a concert?" 'fyrone Hurley. Jr.- Junior COBIS "Is homecoming going 10 be a disaster for the 4'" year in a row? Who decided that the concert would be held at 2K9? Who is really going to a concert at 2K9? Rosaella Washington-Senior Psychology "When are the 1ickets going on sale for the activities preceding the homecoming game?" Keosha Moon- Freshman Business Management "I wonder, how many people are going to come out and support the second round of the Verbal Armageddon? The IVlain Yard Cliff Alexander-Senior-Sociology Hovvard LJniyersit:.y -Com iled by Karlee11 R r------,_ ... _..,._.._..,._..,. ______~------ A3 THE HILLTOP FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2000 CAMPUS .- Cell Phones Interrupt Classes Some Say By ALLEN POWELL II Hilltop Staff Writer Christopher Windham early everyone has been in Alexander, an administrative assis a class when it has hap tant in the department. Alexander N pened. As the professor said that the department doesn't have Homecoming 2000: gets to the most important, and usu a policy now because students ally the only interesting part of the haven't let interruptions get out of An Accident Waiting to Happen lecture. a shrill ring or high-pitched hand_ he loss of visitation for West Why was the concert moved from jingle floats across the classroom. StudentS at Howard find the num Howard Plaza Towers resi Burr Gymnasium a couple of weeks It's a ceJI phone. ber of cell phone interruptions on Tdents, the lack of Home- ago? The teacher stops. everyone turns campus irritating also. Some say coming event publicit)\ and the selec Committee members could not be and looks, and valuable class time is they wonder why their classmates tion of2:K:9 as the location fo r the reached for an answer. lost forever as a student mumbles can't seem to find the mute. vibrate. hip-hop concert could make Home The steering committee has also quick~ urm sorry." or off buttons on their phones. coming 2000 one 10 forge t failed to produce rosters for the com This scene has been a recurring "I mean how important are you that The seven-day celebration, which edy show. and gospel concert, and the one in classrooms all over campus. you can't turn your phone off before some say draws the most African fashion show has not been publi Cell phones have replaced pagers as you come to class- I always turn my Americans 10 D.C. - outside of cized properly. I haven't seen a the vogue way to stay in touch. Bells phone off before I come to class." marches and jail - has been on the flyer, a memo. an e-mail, or any bit and music have become the standard said Erica Hubbard. a junior com hush-hush since the start of the year of information that details what is background music in classrooms. munications major. Hubbard said she and the recent setbacks haven't going down at homecoming. Wait, I Likewise, resigned head shaking and thinks people don't realize how helped. take that back, I saw an itinerary that rolling eyes have become the two impolite they are when they take In days. upwards of 50,000 revelers detailed the week's events without newest expressions on the faces of calls in the middle of class. will descend on campus for the first mentioning any acts. The committee professors who have their classes However. some of the students who homecoming of the millennium, yet should take tips from the Million interrupted continuously. forget to turn their phones off during by Wednesday's press time students Family March organizerr and seJI Journalism Professor Robert Asher class said they don't see what the big were still in the dark about the entire this event like it should be sold. said while ceJI phones haven't been deal is. Freshman Phillip Lewis said week. The loss of visitation in the West a real problem in any of his classes, his cell phone allows people access The headliner of Friday's hip-hop Towers could make homecoming a he does think University officials to him at any time. and that is worth concert, arguably homecoming's loss on all fronts. might want to look into regulating a few interruptions. most popular event. was only Where will the hundreds of visitors them before their use in the class ·'Jruthfully. I don't think it's that big annouced a week before, even though who had planned to stay with friends room gets out of control- Asher said of a deal. It's only a couple of sec students complanied about the in the Towers sleep? Homecoming people often seem to forget about the onds every once in a while." Lewis show's guest. could leave more students homeless rest of the world when they're on said. The committee still says students than registration. their cell phones. Maijah Bell, a junior occupational should buy tickets when they go on Students are also upset because it is "Often, people on cell phones are therapy major. said ringing cell sale next week. probable that tickets to the events inconsiderate and even borderline phones in class don't annoy her. Why should they? will be snatched up before they are rude," he said. "It doesn't really bother me. 1 just Students griped that their friends given the opportunity to purchase The Journalism department is con keep doing what I'm doing." Bell will stay at home during homecom them. sidering adding policies that would said. Alpha Kappa Alpha member Ap;il Thoma,"_ '°'" a la"'" for Gree~ clean up day ing because they don't know what is I'm trying to be fair about the sit• limit cell phone activity in classes if going down during this painfully uation but there is nothing to be fair more problems occur, said Brenda expensive week. wilh. Students have been lefl in the Just weeks ago Homecoming dark. the cold, and without a hint of Chairman Steven Claiborne information. An event this size announced that the concert's act has should be hyped up as if it was the HUSABeat not been announced because the second coming. Claiborne and the headliner's contract still needed the rest of the steering committee mem Simmons, Salter Appeal to Policy Board approval of Howard's General Coun bers should get on their horses and 1ion for their work over the summer sel. steer this year's homecoming out of ,HUSA President, Sellano Simmons In the coming months the Board reviewed and we will address the Students have also bemoaned the danger. and Vice President Nikkole Salter will be faced with the challenge of matter completely in order to issue a and to pay debts. HUSA rook our a relocation of the concert to the 2:K:9 Christopher Windham is sopho addressed the Policy Board Tuesday. deciding. after conducting a thor fair judgment.'" said Policy Board loan from Dean of Srudent Life and nightclub. Although the club is just more print jo11rnalism major and Following Simmons' appeal to the ough investigation. whether or not Chair. Quiona Stephens. 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Muhammad teaching the true history of blacks, self-employ continued, blacks should only support black can The New Black Panther Party held it's second ment and tax exemptions for blacks, Shabazz said. didates. meeting at Prince Hall Masonic 'Icmple, to address He continued, reparations, rebuilding the black "Arc any of these candidates black?" Muhammad "the state of the race." community, exemption from military service, and asked. When the audience responded with a But this time the message was different. That dif ending police brutality are key ideas of the new resounding, "No" Muhammad said, "We will catch ference was guest speaker, Kahllid Muhammad, the party. hell no matter what devil we vote for." National Chairman of the NBPP. Muhammd Shabazz noted decent housing is needed for many Muhammad went on to talk about the black com addressed the black community's problems blam Jiving in low income areas, and drug trafficking munity's struggle with drugs and alcohol addiction. ing them on blacks themselves. must be stopped. Suicide, which had once been committed pre Past meetings of the NBPP were free of charge, After Shabazz spoke, extra donations were taken dominately by whites, now occurs amongst blacks but on Sunday, a donation of$10 was taken at the and Muhammad stepped up to the podium. ages 15-19, Muhammad said. Muhammad said all door. Shabazz said funds collected from the five Muhammad was well received by the audience of these problems must be put to an end. hour event. would go to various NBPP chapters and hundreds, all of whom were black. One audience 'The black race has gone crazy," Muhammad to fund programs which feed and cloth the home member even referred to Muhammad as "God said. less. sent.'' Muhammad then condemned rap music, which , As audience members shouted. "Black Power" Dressed completely in black and wearing a baret, he said drags down black people. Muhammad the meeting started with spoken word. One NBPP Muhammad spoke to the audience with a great deal described the music as "filthy." member paid homage 10 ancestors and another of passion and excitement about black power and "Revolution is the solution and there can be no denounced education in "the public fool system." revolution. On occasion off hand comments were compromise," Muhammad concluded. Adding Phoco b) Ja,.elle Bclla-.ncc Elaine Powell, a Howard alum and former mem• made about Muhammad's hatred of Jews and those not in attendance. missed the "boldest and Khalid Muhllmmad.1'otionat Chaim.Un of the New Black Panther Pa,ty, spoke at the ber of the original Black Panther Party and Desie whites using vice presidential candidate, Joe blackest message you can find."" '"State of the Roct"'' nM.'t.-tin(.:, Woods, who made national news as a prison Leiberman as an example. iDistrict Residents Receive Help Paying Bills '"There will be an allotment of $21-$700 per house port they need." By SYREETh SPEARS Convention Center filling out the necessary papers hold," Kirby said. "And in some cases resident~ Kirby said he expects all funds from the program Hilltop Staff Writer to receive utility assistance. Program officials said they expect more to apply during the next few weeks. would be eligible for an extra emergency fund of up to be used this year. But as wonderful as the program is, there are still For many low income families in the District. relief Richard Kirby, Administrator of the program said to $250." with the grant residents will see an increase in ben Shari 'fyles, a life long District resident plans to downsides. Kirby said. from utility bills would be a dream come true. Well, "Some people expect the government to pay every , this dream will be a reality for District residents who efits by 15%. Kirby said the grant should be approved receive aid from the program. Tyles has never received assistance with bills but said it will help thing," Kirby said. "'But the majority of the people ; cannot afford to pay their heating. natural gas. and by next week. Once approved, District residents will begin receiving benefits. tremendously this winter. Tyles lives in Northeast. are ,atisfied with our services. Our main purpose is • propane bills this winter. to assist, not to pay everything." ! The program is called Low Income Home Ene.rgy '"The program has not got going yet for this year," "I'm applying, because I am a struggling single Kirby said. "But we anticipate that hopefully next mother of three, "'fyles said. "I am glad the Presi According to the United States Census nearly J Program. And all DC residents have to do to receive 55,000 people are eligible for DC's Low Income help with bills, is apply and prove they have low week it will have started." dent approved emergency funds so my family can be 1 Those who are eligible to receive assistance must warm this winter:· Energy Assistance Program. Applications will be 1 income. Mayor Williams said he is excited about the emer accepted until funds run out. , The Assistance program bas been successful since be a resident of DC, and show proof of income and ' a social security number. Applicants must also have gency funds and said the Clinton administration Applicants are encouraged to apply early. the it's start in 1991. And to help even more, this year approval proces~ takes 45-60 days. 1 President Clinton approved a grant which increased a recent utility bill and a copy of a lease or rent should be commended. receipt. Applicants must not reside in a nonprofit "This is good news for District residents who did For more information or to apply, call the DC Ener the program's funds by $40 million nationally. The gy Office Hot-line at (202) 673-6750 between , District expects to receive a $1.2 million cut of the community rooming facility or shelter. not have a chance to plan for the unexpected high fuel Assistance packages are based on income levels and prices," Williams said. "Thanks to the advance plan 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday or visit grant. their website at www.dcenergy.org. About 4,000 DC residents packed the Washington are paid directly to the utility company. Residents ning of the Clinton Administration as temperatures are eligible for funds once every heating season. drop, our most vulnerable citizens will have the sup- Residents Argue Utility Bill I Encourages Gentrification The By LACONDRIA B ECKWITH 1r the landlord doesn't,'' asked Callie Rumph, a junior math major and tenant at The Fairmont House. locat Hilltop Staff Writer ed in the District. Rumph continued, "Utilities should I be taken out of the rent and paid by tenanL, instead." ' School ofInfo rmation Can you imagine paying your ren1 and ~hll getting your onnect If the utilities of an apartment building are shut off, utilities cut off? This may be the case for many District I the building could be condemned and tenants will be of Columbia tenants if Bill 13712 is passed. I forced to move out. Some say the idea is a form of gen I at Michigan is all about Along with what tenants say is unfair. some argue the I bi1l will encourage gentrification of urban areas. trification. • Gentrification is the upgrading of a deteriorated or Gentrification would upgrade a building and raise rent SI~ highly regardalnationally for a condemned urban property. often resulting in the dis allowing a higher income tenant to replace the tenant making connections: placement of lower-income or minority people. who can no longer afford to Jive there. This process can master's program that prepares students Bill 13712. currently being debated in City Council completely change the whole structure of a neighbor will allow Washington Gas and Pepco 10 stop utilities hood. for careers in with info nnation, if a landlord does not pay the bills on time. Kin Kirkpatrick. a senior psychology major said the Landlords and lenants alike are hoping the bill is not bill already shows signs of gentrification. •Tois just isn"t fair," Kirkpatrick said. Kirkpatrick is passed. with ideas, One landlord who dislikes the bill is Eric Chilton. man a tenant at Fairmont House. "l would have no other information economics ager at Highland House Apartments. Highland House place to live if I had 10 move out." is a customer of Washington Gas. Fortunately for landlords and tenants. Bill 13712 is not with people! "I don't agree with this idea of this bill at all,'' Chilton moving to fast. human-computer interaction said, wondering why tenants should be punished The Bill has been the subject of only 1wo City Coun because of wrong doing by the landlord. sel hearings. says counsel commillee clerk, Ester e•commerce consulting 'Il:nants argue that the Bill is unfoir and will affect Buschman. Bill 13712 is still in committee and has not them more than the landlords; the people the bi II is sup, yet been moved to legislation. library services si.umich.edu posed to be set up to reprimand. [email protected] "Why should I be penalized for paying my bills on time • archiving I 734-763-2285 and more. Hailing from more than 50 disciplines, 1~.\IERIQ\N UN!VERSrtY I 'l,•<;>11NCTOIC OC l our S1Udents feel at home at SI no matter what their undergraduate ma~r. thinking I l about grad school?- · I Connect l'lith SI at the Att('n.: 1c ..~ )~ th" \'10'1d'~ great <.en1ers of knowl• ~ge. Ann"('A,N UNtVERSffY in 008 of tho workfs Howard University 'JI"'tiHcTON. O.C. · ch.'\11,,:•ogir·, nd r,go,ou1: tttadem1c~ • mut•,·• cltgrM~ •" Graduate & Professional £i, sct-ool, 1••~ \ ecit'l1CM, buW'CSS. ColM"lunl~~on. 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From MARCH, Al allowed 1he march to appeal to those inlo the scene 10 gel involved." many who wan1ed 10 gel 1heir polit ing 10 lhe speakers-a major differ, who normally would no1 be interes1- Ano1her major concern of 1he ical mess.1ge out A man represenling ence from 1hc Million Man March in "I wan1ed 10 see people united. ii is a good 1hing 10 see people uni1ed ding in which Chinese. Hebrew, ed. crowd wa5 of 1he mass numbers of black Farmers, preached aboul 1he 1995. when African American mrn as one. ,aid David Morris, a young and English couples renewed their "The way Farrakhan used the vendors on 1he mull. Vendors selling perils of capiialism while holding a crowded 1hc mall ,houlder 10 shoul mu,ic video on BET is a good col every1hing from Million Family fishing pole with a doll wrJpped in n der 10 hear Farrakl1an speak. man who flew from Kingston. vows . . Jam:tica 10 auend the march. ''II was While the stage had speakers who laboration of anis1s. it is something March T-shir1s 10 foldnble chairs 1a11ered Americnn tlag. A few sieps According 10 1he '-lalional Park wonh my 1rip, if I had to do ii again promoted subjects ranging from repa tha1 has never been done," said Lee crowded 1he mall. One sophomore away from fishing pole, a man was Service, spec1a1or<1 were not counted ra1ions to the upcoming presidential Anthony. News Director of FM 98 from Baruch College. in New York dressed as a clown holding a sign that due 10 the comroversy surrounding I would." elections, the thousands of Mall spec WJLB. a hip-hop radio s1a1ion in City, sajd 1he name of 1he march read, "Ex-offenders musl vole." 1he Million Man'March. tators interpreted the Million Family Detroit. "For youn·g folks 10 ge1 should have been changed 10 1he Overall, 1he Million Family March Washing1on Metro es1imated 1ha1 March in 1heir own terms. involved, ii is a movement for poli1- "Million Vendor March." mainlained a calm a1mosphere. There 1herc was an addi1ional 300.000 rid Many young adulls fell Far ical change. The use of 1hese anists The crowd did no1 only consist of was plentfof room 10 hnve a picnic ers on 1hc muns on Monday. rakhan's mentioning of hip-hop allows folks who would not be tappe From CONCERT. Al excellence. 01her schools used 10 coming. homecoming used 10 be." is defini1ely 1he one you should par- even1." Thomas Dominique, a gauge 1he success of their home "Thal's some foul sh-!" Remi Though 1here has been 1icipa1e in." sophomore finance major, said. have his artists appear ni 2:K:9. coming's by comparing I.hem to thai Fadahunsi, a third yearcompu1er sci much slack given to Claiborne and S1ill. some s1udents disagree. 1his year's concen does no1 rank high of the Mecca's. Howard used to be ence major said when she first heard his commiuee. he s1ill siands finn ·Tmjusl no1 feeling homecoming on HU's blockbus1er concens of 1he able to bring enlenainers who were abou1 1he headliners and 1.he price. abou1 Genesis' abilily 10 bring 1he 1his year. I don't feel ltke 1he com past. In previous years the Howard at the top of lbe music industry, such "I'm tired of hearing s1ories from Mecca a wonhwhile concen. "If you mi1iee has pu1 effon inlo making Homecoming has set 1he s1andard of as Ou1kast and 1he O'Jays to home- the pasl, abou1 how good Howard's don'I par1icipa1e any other year. 1his homecoming inlo a memorable Communications Job Fair Wraps Up Today From JOB FAIR, Al Universi1y. and Sou1hem Illinois Uni looking for "qualified" s1uden1s for said. applican1s who are ready to work ing family and friends behind in order versiry in Carbondale. Ill., will be inlemship and employmenl opponu This year is 1he third straigh1 year and move. And she is ready. 10 pursue a career. Penn said she is schools and colleges from across represented. nities, organizers said. senior broadcas1 journalism major. "I feel 1ha1 I'm 1hore likely 10 ge1 even willing 10 swi1ch from broadcas1 the country will tum ou1 to this year's The job fair will hos1 recruilers "By qualified. we mean individu Crys1al Penn, is p;1r1 icipa1ing in 1he a job lhis year. because I'm willing 10 print in order 10 ge1 a job. fair. Schools like Langston Universi from public rela1ions firms, ndvenis als who hnve had in1cmship and job fair. Penn feels hcropponuni1ies 10 make sacrifices 10 pursue a career ty in Oklahoma, Dillard Universi1y in ing ngencies and print and broadcas1 employment experience in 1he fields are more plen1iful this year because in journalism," Penn said. She is New Orleans, Florida lnlemational media organizations. Recrui1crs are in which 1hey're applying;· Dudley recrui1erscome 101he fair looking for ready 10 make sacrifices such as lea,•• ·~:-·. ·• _. ,., A MIC RO·CHIP, CYBER·R OBOTJC, .... _,.!_1"'·- .. :':C: CONSUMED ENERGY, AND NANOTECHNOLOGY ' '·:. \ • ·• .. ;'-Y • -, • ,.' .,,. STARTED IT ALL? WHAT INSPIRED THEM? Now, AFTER YEARS HAVE INVENTED Typical opportunities include: • Applications Programmers • Software Engineers • Network Administrators • Data Miners • Public Policy Analysts • Economic Analysts • OP.erations Research Analysts.• Network Engineers • Customer Relations Analysts • ESM Engineers • Information Assurance Analysts/Engineers • Financial Analysts • Bioinformatics Software Engineers • Computational Linguists • Database Administrator • Data Administration Specialist • Test Engineers - Tllf: H•u:ror ' AS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20. 2000 .. Speakers Note the Importance of Howard, ;Student Participation In Push for Unity ~ involved politically and change a lot of institutions in this country "By StMONE Wf.lCHSf.LBAUM 'Hilltop Staff Writer that are not working for us," he said. _, Benjamin F. Muhammad. a Howard alum who was once known · I, The subject of family was not rhe only topic at the Million Fam• as Benjamin F. Chavis. is current ly the National Director for the •i1y March, many black leaders called upon college students, espe• Nation of Islam. During a backstage interview at the march, ''l::ially those who attend Hownrd. 10 help promote the message of Muhanmmd expressed his deep-rooted respect for the Howard com "!he event. munity. '<' Dignitaries such as Minister Benjamin F. Muhammad, Marion "Howard plays a leadership role, you sec how the HUSA presi '13nrry, and Hownrd University Student Association president, Sel- dent spoke today." Muhammad said . "He not only represented 1·1ano Simmons pointed out the important role that students who Howard students, but students in all universities, he did an excel 0 hnend Howard and other universities play in leading the black com- lent job." munity on a path of success. Not only did Muhammad complement the HUSA president. he Simmons stood on the Mall's main stage and announced to thou also expressed his admiration for The Hilltop. "'The Hilltop is one sands of Mall spectators and millions of television viewers, the of the leading black students newspapers in the country, I would importance of voting and receiving a proper education. He also wel like 10 encourage the Hilltop to feature articles on family. I would comed the Million Family March on behalf of the entire Howard encourage the Hilltop to be a media vehicle in the Million Fami -student body. ly movement." "I state to you today that this mnrch is about family... and we will One of the mnrch's organizers, Rev. William Bennett, pastor of go back to our university and continue to uphold the morals of fam the First Baptist Church. enrned his BA. MA and Ph.D. at Howard: ily coming out of this day," Simmons said in his four-minute he passed this message to the current student population: " I want addres,. to encourage all of the young Bi,on to value family, and enjoy the Other ,peakers at the mnrch said they were more than proud to experience on Howard's Campus." welcome Hownrd students. In an exclusive interview before his Before ending his interview, Barry said to the Howard commu• speech. Marion Bnrry. former mayor of Washington, DC. said, nity. "All of you are important. you are valuable to us in the strug• "College students need to get involved, it is your tight too." gle." Studenli rrom the can11>us chapter or Uh i<1uit). Inc .. 'ti u,1 camp on the mull durillj! the Million Famil) t\farch. "Howard. you know that you are a capstone, you need to act like a capstone and show leadership. more than the ordinary. Get Classes Keep Most Students From Attending March I Nell Dobbins. a mother of two in Southwe-,1, DC. said "It was a contradiction." Jefferson said. "It seemed like [,By LAUREN B. ANDERSON could not miss. she allowed her children to miss a day of school in order Hownrd wanted people go 10, but they didn't cancel class · City Editor "I had four classes. a midterm. and a midterm review," t, she said. to attend the event. es." Others felt that participating in the march was not more '·My two kids are in high school and I didn't make them University officials said cla"cs were not canceled While thousands of people tilled the National Mall for go toda)•," Dobbin, said. "Th" event made an impact on because the event wa, not ,pon,ored by the University. .' the Million Family March. many Howard students chose important than allending class. Darion Smith. a computer based information systems the famil y unit. Thi, was a chance for mom, and dads who Classe, were not canceled forthe :-1illion Man Mnrch in ,.'' not to anend Monday·, event. generally have 10 work to spend time with the fami ly." 1995. , The faces on the yard were fewer. but none-the-less exis- nlajor was one of those people. Smith said the Million Fanlily Mnrch was a good idea but he thought it took away Tim Ruppel. who has been an English professor at Howard Engli,h professor Patnc Sow. like mo,t profes 1ent as students went to class, ,vork. and other places aside Howard for three year,, said he noticed only a slight drop sors. said ,tudent, in his classes whn did mt" ,von't be ':from the Mall. Some ,tudents said they didn't attend the from the message of the Million Man Mnrch. "I didn't feel the theme was strong enough to make me in Monday's attendance, and ,tated that 70 percent ofhb penalited for it. ' Million Family March because they had other obligations. "Since it has to do with strengthening the black family. 11 go.'' Smith said. "I'm getting tired of 'Million· marches. students were in class. while others said they simply had no desire 10 go. " .. .I thought it was worthy enough for students to miss it's pretty important." Sow ,aid. "Student> who didn't 11 Shermela William,. a freshman legal communications The original Million Man March had meaning bui it a day." Ruppel said. come tocla~, won't be negatively affected as long as they 'major from Atlanta didn't attend the march. Williams said seems like the original march is just being exploited.'' Though Hownrd didn't cancel classes fo r the event. some Charles Jefferson. a freshman computer science major turn in what wa, du~ at a later date." ' she wanted 10 be at the march 10 support Sclleno Sim from Baltimore. ,aid the University sent a mi.ted message 'mons. Howard University Student A,sociation president. teachers said the march was a worthy enough cause for to Mudenh. who was scheduled to speak. but had four classes , he students to miss class. ,. " I, ,I Al McKlnsey & Company, you'll apply your intellect to solving the most complex and sllmulating issues of lhe moment. But we won't expect you lo have all the answers. We w,11 actively encourage, support COME TO OUR INFORMATION al\d develop you, whlch is why so many go on to SESSION achieve so much with us TO FIND OUT MOREi We go out of our way to create tho rewards and environment that wlli attract exceptional people with When: Monday, October 23, 2000 a first-rate academic record • leaders, outstanding problem solvers and incisive thinker.,. Ideally, as a Where: Locke Hall, Writing Center minimum, yoo will have a BA degree in any discipline 1st Floor (those with liberal arts and science degrees are as Howard University welcome as business and finance majors). Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. www.mcklnsey.com An equal opportunity employer. , A9 FRIDAY, O CTOBER 20, 2000 THE HILLTOP NATION & WORLD .. Naval Ship Bombed in Middle East us nation or people until investigations Nominee. condemned the violence Meanwhile. the Jemeni govern pie that "We are a global power. We isl group based in Yemen. Eye-wit have been exhausted. The Congress ·By E,vA UNoKE and the Yemen terrorist attack as ment has made several arrests of pos Nation & World Editor have global responsibilities. and there ness account of the incident revealed has called for full investigation of the that two men were observed "stand "cowardly" while urging Arafat 10 sible witnesses 10 the Thursday are risks associated with that." explosion which confirmed sources incident and 10 ascertain the degree The incident in which six U.S ing and saluting it as it came close 10 ask "his people 10 put down their The U.S naval ship, USS Cole was estimate 10 have killed 17 U.S sailors of strategic precautions adopted 10 sailors lost their lives and several the destroyer" immediately before rocks and arms." safeguard the interest of the sailors bombed last week at the harbors of Recent reports indicate that Arafat, aboard the USS Cole. The US Gov Yemen where it had anchored for dozen others injured took place at the the explosion which ripped open the and the destroyer. warship. As emo bowls of the 9,100 ton and SI bil under intense international pressure ernment is so far pleased with the refueling on its way 10 the Persian ancient Arabian seaport of Aden. tional and physical wounds height has agreed 10 attend an emergency cooperation of the Yemen officials Gulf. The auack on the destroyer is President Clinton calls the incident - lion warship. en the agony of the affected Amer In a further related development, summit with Barak of Israel. It is even though its foreign ministry has believed 10 be the plot of terrorists. It an act of terrorism. and cowardice rejected any link of the C! By E\VA UNOKE Nation & World Editor Hope for enduring peace in the who were accused by the Pales neighbors, the same people who Middle East was nearly dashed tinians as being on an espionage are innocently pushed or incited Ewa Unoke last week, when an angry Pales mission to infiltrate their ranks. to go into these demonstrations," tinian mob stormed into a near Io response to the Middle East affirmed Prime Minister Barak by two-story police station at conflict, President Clinton com of Israel. The Black Man's Security Question Ramallah. West Bank and beat municated with some world State Department officials also to death two Israeli soldiers. leaders and subsequently sum believe that "the progress of the An African Historical Perspective An Italian television crew cap moned a meeting in the White last few years - progress that salt. crops, shells and tured, on film, the bodies of the House, while condemning the brought Israel to the hope of a Africa's insecurity prob become a nood - about found growing support in Europe and the Americas. cowries. perfumes and two soldiers being thrown down killing of the Israeli soldiers. final peace with true security, lems did not begin with the 60.000 cap ti ,·es each year. Strong abolitionist move bead.s, leather works. cloth. through the window. In a swift It can be recalled that. just a and Palestinians to the hope of a pre or post cold-war peri European ships set out. ments began to emerge and horses and carmels. metal retaliatory move, Israeli heli few months ago, the Camp sovereign state recognized by od. Millions of Africans heavily laden with goods - were torn apart from their textiles. iron. guns and in 1807. many European goods and books. copter gun ships raided five David Peace talk.~ between Israel the entire world - was not made These kingdoms nour homes and families and alcohol. Captains countries legally abolished strategic sites at Gaza and and Palestine authorities came through violence. It happened ished under great leaders shipped across the Atllll)tic exchanged these wares for slavery, but the effects of very close to reaching a negoti because both sides sat down like Suni Ali the founder Ran1allah cities, including the in conditions of great cru slaves at the West African slavery still remain with us ated, diplomatic settlement of together. negotiated and slowly of the Songhai empire. police station where the unfor elty. It is estimated that the Coasts. Slaves were today. The presence of built up the trust that violence Sudiata Keila the founder tunate incident occun-cd. the long-drawn Middle East con number of slaves who crammed into ships. which millions of people of Reacting to the lynching of the flict. However, President Clin debtroys. Albright also believes crossed the Atlantic Ocean then set sai l for the Amer African descent in North of Mali. Samori Toure; two Israeli soldiers, Prime Min ton remains optimistic that the that "the warring parties should from the I6th - 19th Cen• icas. where 1he captains and South America, the Sango. Mansa Kankan ister Ehud Barak lamented. ·•we Israeli-Palestine conflict. which have a cooling of tempers and a rury was between IO - 22 sold the slaves and loaded Caribbean and Europe is as Musa of Mali. queen Amina of Zaria: were witness to a cold-blooded is one of the worst, could be resumption of serious construc million people (Awake. goods produced by slave a result of the slave trade. The debate on the slave Amankwaira of Asante murder." The dead soldiers were resolved someday. "We will tive talks." June 8. 1995). labor such as sugar. rum. question concerning who and Shaka De Zulu of later identified as Vadim Nar ne\'er Jose the hope of ha\'ing Olaudah Equiano, born molasses. tobacco. rice and co11on. For the European bears the blame goes on. South Africa. vich, 33 and Jossef Avrahami, 38 peace with our Palestinian in 1745 in Eastern Nigeria was the son of a distin trnders. their "live cargo" Basil Davidson. a histori But in 1894. the Euro guished Ibo clan elder and meant business and a an. suggest, that Africa pean, balkanised the con judge. The heir-apparent mean, of making money. and Europe were jointly tinent and colonized it who was in line to inherit but. for the enslaved peo• involved. But David,on people. thereby exploiting his father's royal stool was pie, such a.< husbands and fails to discuss the degree its abundant human and kidnapped and sold into wives. fathers and mothers. of involvement. cruelty material resources. such that today. blnck people slavery. According 10 him: sons and daughters. the and exploitation a. innict "A multimdeofblack peo trade meant brutality. hor ed on 1he victims of slav "are scauered so widely ple of every description. ror and insecurity. ery. that the sun never sets on chained together. everyone African slaves did not Yet. before the arrival of the descendants of Africa:· of their countenances only produce coffee, tobac the colonialist,, Africa had Since then. the Euro expressing dejection and co. rice and sugar. Others a very rich h1'tory. There pearn,. the American, and sorrow. Men. women and labored in mining opern exi,ted the great empires of other, have continued to children were bought and tions while some workeJ Ghana, Sudan, Mali • enjoy the benefit, from sold like ca11le and forced as carpenters. metal work Songhai. l Come see us at your graduate fair on October 25. ------. -- AlO FRIDAY, O CTOBER 20, 2000 T HE HILLTOP ED ITO RIA.LS THE HILLTOP Letter to the Editor JASON T. SMITH, Editor-in-Chief IRA PORTER, Managing Editor MICHAEL WINFIELD, Editorial Editor A 'Teaching Moment' Dear Editor: !'°" Fo1111ded in 1924 In my 28 years as a university \ ' CHRISTINA ACKAH, Business i'vfanager KALIi.AH BARNES, Advertising Manager professor, and certainly in my .._.& ~ last decade as a university presi .... - ...• -.... dent, one of the things I find • most encouraging about student II leaders is their passion, both • • about the community local and ' ' . Bad Business global- in which we live and - - about the issues that impact it. -.. In that regard, the article in last .. It would seem that for any business to end of the week. week's Hilltop by Ms. Tene Har make money, that business would have to What is this? ris presents a "teaching President H. Patrick SW)b"'rt advertise. It would have to announce its How can they expect students to spend moment." And while I commend Ms. Harris' passion about par-• whites and African Americans; a product to consumers, so that they could their money on these events on such ticipation in the Million Family ans Day, etc.) is routinely observed by the University, state ( 1999) retention rate (85 percent) go out and spend their money on what short notice? How can the Homecoming March. let me share this advice: and local governments, school lhatis IO points above the nation ever that product is. This is simply a Steering Committee get mad at the Uni passion, if not rooted in knowl al average; the graduation of 91 edge, is futile. districts and various other public process of spreading the word. How hard versity for scheduling a concert near the sector (and priv~te sector) insti Ph.D.s, more t.han any other uni M~. Harris' concern about the versity in the nation last year; a is that? date of the Homecoming concert, which University"s lack of support for tutions. Apparently, for this year's Homecoming would weaken ticket sales, when the Let me also restate that one of Rhodes Scholar. a Truman Schol the Million Family March is ar, a Fulbright Scholar and a Wil completely unfounded. In 133 the most important, most funda Steering Committee, that has been very Homecoming Steering Commitee has mental tenets of our nation's son Fellow among our class hard. Here it is-today is the official waited so long to give students informa years. Howard University has mates; the iLab in operation; two never strayed from its focus of ongoing struggle for civil rights. new libraries under construction; start of Homecoming. The Mr. and Ms." tion, so they could plan how to spend uplifting the race in any way pos is in fact, the attainment of an Howard Pageant is tonight! Information their money? The Homecoming Steering sible. This is our raison d'etre education. As an institution and a three-day symposium on founded by those opposed to the the Million Family March, I am eoncerning certain events was just Committee has done a poor job publi and will remain so in perpetuity. very disappointed to learn of this In fact, the University, at the "enslavement and devastation of released just days before. Today is the cizing key events for Homecoming. We assessment of my alma mater. request of the Nation of Islam, the black family," I can assure first time they officially announced what wish them success, but if they are not as you that we are as serious now as Finally, let me share one final hosted a three-day symposium observation as a double alumnus comedians are supposed to be at the successful in their endeavors as they on the Million Family March. ever about continuing that strug gle. This University's highest pri of Howard University, I am firm ~omedy show and what artists are per would have hoped to be, it will be their Led by Dean Richard English ly invested in the "development and the Howard University ority is to convene classes and forming at the hip-hop concert toward the own fault. of compassionate graduates and School of Social Work, the sym educate leaders. posium was co,·ered by local and I am unable to understand the the quest for solutions 10 human and social problems in the Unit national media. including the point of juxtaposing the Univer sity's seal and the cancellation of ed States and throughout the Hilltop (which indeed ran an ani world:· And. because of my per cle on the event on the front page classes. Let me say, however, that of the issue in which Ms. Harris· inasmuch as our seal bears the sonal convictions, I proudly Another March, Another Day stood, among the members of article appears). University·s motto, Veritas et Utilitas (truth and service), I am this community and the global Fill in the blanks. We are marching fore, using a solution used decades ago lam completely unaware of any community, at the Million Fam "memo reminding students that confident that the multiplicity of toward _____. The 'Million' is like figh~ing a fire with a glass of classes were not suspended .. for activities supported by this ily March just as I did in I 995 at marches have achieved water. the Million Family March. And, Office and throughout the Uni the Million Man March. versity community have upheld I do hope this response will be Because of the 'Million Family March' For what it's worth, the Million Family regarding Ms. Harris' "disgust"' received in the ;,pirit in which it about the closing of the Univer this ideal and will continue to do there is less ____ and more March inspired a sense of family togeth is given. one of education and sity in honor of Columbus Day. so. _____. 'Million' marches effec erness and assuredly caused some Ms. Harris also ,rates that she counsel To M,. Harris, I wish please note that Columbus Day is e,·ery success ns she conunues tively address the following issues: marchers to go home and count their a federal holiday, not one arbi is ··1ruly ashamed of Howard ______, and University." With all that has her career at Howard University blessings. However, a march does little to trarily celebrated by the Univer and beyond. sity. A review of the University's transpired during her tenure at close the racial gap, to attack the war on Howard University-our largest academic calendar. which typi Okay, please put down your pens, hand drugs, to end police brutality or to instill cal ly covers 3-4 years of acade freshman class in recent history; \n your answers, and pay attention. the values in our children that should an average freshman SAT score H. Patrick Swygert mic activity, will show that this Howard University President holiday like other federal holi ( I063) that is higher than the It has been just five years since the Mil begin at home. national average SAT for both lion Man March, three years since the Marching looks good and feels good for days (e.g., Presidents Day. Veter- Million Woman March and just two short a day. Marching makes history, but does months since the Redeem the Dream not secure the future. As for the Million March and we're at it again - marching Family March and for any future "Mil toward a dream deferred by social decay. lion" marches, we should consider Please Write Us Can we all concede that the "Million" whether we are actually accomplishing marches of today are not the symbolic the objective of the march or whether we e encourage our read• THE HILLTOP and globally uplifting marches of the are just there to enjoy the day off and pick ers to write leners to W the Editor. Toll us what JUDGED BEST NEWSPAPER AT THE Civil Rights era? Present day society is up a few T-shirts, buttons, and banners. you think about the paper and its 2000 HBCU NEWSPAPER CONFERENCE pot the society that Dr. Martin Luther After all, if marches were serving their contents. We strive to produce a quality King, Jr. Jived in. The cause is different. purpose, we need not have them year weekly with news pages that are CHKJSTOPIIER Wt.NDIIAM NSF-' The Grune Has Changed HELL: Howard. where enormously inna,ed fash capital.' placing it up there. (1 suppose) with the who take it upon themselves to list the vices of fashJ ion egos have transformed the sainted HBCU from likes of Paris. New York. and Rome. There are even ion. Yes. these people who can't even tell the di Kionne McGhee a college campus into a snooty bas1ion of black resident Bison and Bisonetles who bemoan the ference between chartreuse and teal. ecru. an1 higher fashion-em-education. On any given sway fashion holds on our campus, saying that 'this mother-of-pearl. 1 African American,. long loyal to mince (PAC): the new NAACP. And afternoon. walking across the Yard becomes more place· is supposed to be more about learning and There must be some solitary soul out there who's' Democrats and lhe old NAACP, those two things equal lies. like Striding down some runway in Milan. And who academic e.xcellence and le55 about dressing up and l>rave enough to come forward and defend rebuilt the American economy in the Years ago. voting Democrat and can resist a live-point 1urn--or two-to please the looking good. The nerve ofsome people! How can Howard's grea: legacy of fashion. There mu;i be wake of 1he 1929 stock market col• advocating the NAACP was racial drooling fashionisras who daily nank the steps of they be so blind to the art ofclothing? Can they not someone who can see the courage of that girl who lapse, fought 10 eli minate Jim Crow, duty. When we fought and won jus Locke Hall. Even in the classroom. the Gregorian see that memorizing the ever-growing list of fash staggers across campus hoping not to tumble from fought in two World Wars. and con tice. When we got rewards. Clear-cut chants of professors are in1errup1ed by more impor ion designers and being able 10 raule them off from the heights of her 7-inch heels, or that one bravest tributed to 1he construc1ion of the capitalism. tant teachings. those of Dr. Sergio Valente and Dis memory is learning? And if knowing how to match of females who holds her breath at the risk of pop· modern superpower known a, 1he Today. we face sanctions and glob tinguished Professor Donna Karan. And you can yourGivenchy shirt- hard "G" please-with your ping out of her Parasucos. Come forward. brave United States. alization. Today. we arc rewarded by forget proofs when someone gets up in the middle Givenchy cologne. shoes. slacks, backpacks, soul , and let these fashion nay-sayers know of thr What we got: the Social Security Acr lies. of class 10 go 10 the bathroom; instantly all eyes watch. tie.jacket, and contact lenses isn't some sort great importance of baggy-baggy Polo Jeans. ll:11 of 1935; The New Deal. From 1947- We went wrong when we invested focus on that lone figure and he/she is thoroughly of excellence. then what is? them of the intrinsic value ofcaul king layers upon, 73. we made it possible for this coun I 00% of our trust in the "NEW inventoried. top to bonom. before he/she even In trulh. these are 1he very people who mope layers of L' oreal and Mary Kay. If someone doesn'\ try lo stand tall. We influenced union, NAACP." When the check-and-bal reaches the door. Yet somehow, amidst rhese inter• around campus. drngging their various ·•x"' book tell them that arriving on campus dressed in the' civi1 righls, womens', and anli•war ance system in the black community ruptions, learning rnkcs place and there are even bags. wearing their unpressed brand "z" shirts, finest ciub gear-gliuer included-is essential) movements. What we got: meager ceased checking the Oemocrar, and integration into public' education and the new NAACP, an alliance is formed those who manage 10 get- shock of all shocks! which don't even come close to matching their then who will? Come forward, courageous man oft /Ji.s. private employment, e.g .. the I962 that lynches the African American nameless --slacks."' (And why are these slacks woman-defend us! Because I sure as hell can'tl AFDC Act . dream . Isn't it about time fruit censed To be sure. the position of importance that fash nameless? Because some overworked Sri Lankan Victor Richarso11 is a go11rma11d From 1973 to present, whal we got? being strange? ion holds on this campus has not gone unnoticed 9-ycar-old forgot 10 affix a label to the pants before J by everyone. For other HBCUs across the US. shipping them off for sale at your local 'farget. Yet. Raw deception from the Democratic 71,e writer i.r a senior J>Olilical sci• ) Party. A new Political Action Com- eirce major from Miami, Fl. Howard has built itself a reputation as a •fashion these arc the sanctified, self-proclaimed critics The Disharmony Between God and Rap As a God-fearing. Christian woman pelled 10 turn down my stereo which probably feel like God is with you, decent. The Bible condemns abusive within such Christian churches would devil's music. I wonder. can you truly serve God and was bumping the Ruff Ryders: Ryde around you, watching over you and speech and obscene talk in Colos• consist of more than just Gospel, Needless 10 say, the viewpoints on listen 10 the music that disregards the or Die and the lyrics that were listening 10 you a, all times. and with sians 3:8 ("But now you must put off hymns, and spiriruals that praise the this topic vary. If you decide to rcfrait1 approaching as 1 was pulling in, were that comes an incessant nwareness of all these: anger. wrath. malice, blas name of God. from listening 10 this music. to avoid Autumn Joy Jimerson Jada Kiss· in which he obscenely your actions and responsibility to him. phemy, filthy language out of your There are many factors involved hypocrisy. then that would also mean expresses: Yo, I ho11e you do11 l be Therefore when I am listen ing to mouth") and Ephesians 5:4 ("neither within this subject mailer. Some Hip that you would have to abstain from to11g11e kissi11g ycmr s11ousrlc11: I be James Brown I know that God is with filthiness nor foolish talking .. ,") I Hop "lovers" don't even listen to the going to the clubs 1ha1 play this music, word of God? I undcr.,tnnd the scnsi• f- her i11 lire mourh . me listening to James Brown. and would classify those lyrics 10 be lyrics. bul only the beat. There are and watching the videos that suppor( tivity of this subject and first and Why did I feel that it was inappro when I am listening 10 DMX l know obscene. and the majority of the lyrics also those that buy the ·'clean" ver• this music. 1 hear a lot of young peo-'> foremost want 10 make it clear that I priate to be listening to this music' l that God is with me listening to OMX. in rap music today to be saturated with sions of mp, in which the obscenities pie talk about how they lm·e God. l>ut, am not delivering the answer, but sim a11emp1 to lt ve my life in a way that is However as I am listcnmg to James obscenities. and profanities are concealed. Others I also hear the same people talk abour ply posing the question. I also recog exemplifying ofGod's word but at the Brown sing. '1llat's Life," 1 feel guilt If you arc a Christian. i,nempting to (like mysell) buy 1he explicit ver how rhey "love .. Biggie or Jay-2. but nize the many denominations that .same time, one could say thnt music less. Whereas when I am listening to live Christ-like. then you have 10 a.,k sions. but while singing. pause at the who do you love more? Then why do! exist. but again I am a Christian and is my weakness. My collection con OMX's rap "Bring Your Whole yourself. would Jesus support this parts of profanity. Then there are those YO!!)isten to these artists that disre-J therefore I am writing 1his from 1he sists of every genre, but I favor rap Crew... I feel a gnawing shame. I do music that does not support the word that buy the explicit versions and feel ga1u HIS word'? standpoint or my belief. This inquiry and though I am aware of the fac t that not think that God (though some of God? II is obvious that the Holy that there is no wrong in supporting was brought about when I was on my most of it is incongruous to God's mighr argue that it was God who Spirit and the spirit of this music are and listening to this music. A 101 of J• way 10 church one day and a.s I wa.s word, l s1ill lis1en to it. blessed DMX with lyrical talent) not in accordance. For if they were Chrisrians (depending on the sect) pulling into the J)Mking 101. I felt com- If you are as spiritual as I, then you would deem this musical content to be then perhaps the musical selection argue that all secular music is the • THE HILLTOP A12 F RIDAY, O CTOBER 20, 2000 D. .'.'r1-~~----- . . •. . · ·: -. ~V,}. "'mJ-: · . ,• _ _W_.·,' fC,,· /.,;: t----,' .. • D D , • ~EN' o, ER . @ Greene Stadium ; TO ORROW, Saturday, Oct. 21 BISON.BOOTERS vs. SUNY-Albany @7:30PM ' ANO NEXT WEEK Wednesday, Oct. 25 @ 7:30PM vs. Textile Univ. & Friday, Oct:. 27 @ 7:30PM Vs. Marshall Univ. S IM ING&DIV G HU SHARKS vs. U. of Delaware @ The BURR Pool T MO O , S TIJRLl~Y Oct. 21 3:30PM a,-•.•--···B···· B,· ,. ,.,::=. -a.,··: -R· :ni."' ~ ____OMEN'S SOCCER @ Greene Stadium Howard vs. Navy Wednesday, October 25 @5:30PM W M N'S VOLLE B @ TheBU R BISON vs. Coppin State hursday, October 26, 7PM BISON FOOTB LL Students with CapstoneCards may pick up a ticket from 11am to 7pm /✓,,;,•· •"'·-·-··:~, TODA @ Blackburn Center, Ground Floor \ FOR TOMORROW'S GAME , BISO vs. North Ca olina A&T aturday, Oct. 21, 1PM Reminder: No Free Student Tickets are distributed on the day of the game. STUDENT HOMECOMING GAME TICKETS FOR OCT. 28 Wltl BE DISTRIBUTED WED., THURS. & FRI. (OCT. 25-27) FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM ••• WHILE THEY LAST. OlvJ11lo11 of Studrn1 Aff1eln Octob('r 1000 -· - . ~- THE NEW AUTHORITY ON HOWARD SPORTS . . · . , B1 • • , , ' '• • • • \ • • I , ', • Sophomore lineba cker Tracy White· · ON POINT:' . ·. : ~, recorded 15 sacks against Towso n Check out www.meacfans.com for the '. last week. latest In Information, trash talk, and . I A fu ll recap of the game on B2 i opinions about your. favorite MEAc·· ! teams. • t I FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2000 • THE HILLTOP httpJ/hllltop.howard,edu :' BISON ROUNDUP Bison Hope to Topple N.C. A&T 2 MINUTE DRILL A LOO By RHETT Bun.ER 'I MEACFOOTBALLSCORES By CuRJS COOPRR Hilltop Staff Writer Spons Columnist ' WI we,$) w dt:s O?lotw Hlh NC A&I State 30 El900il MN JO "1 IafLlhMsee EU This week the Howard Bison (1-5, 1-2 MEAC) ll was an ordinary Friday. As usual I futi;hed my Inst class in Douglass tiMDP1PO UoiY '7 t:i HcM.wvs. N. C MT GreeneStadun By JODI R£1D shooting, and rcboonding techniques that I "I felt Ii~ I played really \\'Cll, and I hus ~.DC learned in ooslretb.1ll imp,wed my ,ertical tled to get the job done." 1 PM EST Hilltop Staff Writer skills that help me in ,Qlleyooll." Bitdsong has accomplished these goals Khalilah Birdsong, a senior in1ernalional Birdsong later ga,,c up baskelbal Iand con• while suffering from tendonitis in her knees. business major. is nuking the best ou1 of her cemrated on \Qlleyball while playing for an injury that often intensifies while playing BISONROIJNDU? IV/>S caJPilEO BY BIWIOON 8lCKERSTAfF Howard Unhersily experi=. Binlsong is Howard. ''I fmd ,Qlleyb.11J 10 be more excit• in tournaments that consis1of three or four a ,t1tr.1n on the Howard University women's ing than baskelball becau.o;e )'Oil have to matches. volleyball team. This season is the middle work hard for every point,'' said Birdsong. "At the age of 22, playing has become blocker's fifth year playing on the team. ''Every rally is a challenge, and the team has haMoo my knees after playing for so long," • Bitdsong holds other prominent po,itions to \\Qrk together to make the point.'' Birdsoog said. Though she suuggles. Bini· I while off of the court. as well. Bitdsong is Birdsong is best lcrmn on the \Qlleyball song says she relies on the Lord to help her the Chief of Staff for the School of Busine$ court for her blocking and ability lo hit quick through. Srudenl Council, an acthe member ofAlpha sets. Her goal for this - is lo play well "I try 10 suiy close to God and pray," Bird Kappa Alpha Sorority. Inc., Alpba Chllprer, for the team, and with that in mind, Birdsong S011g said. "God has lielped me OUl the most and has Sllldied abroad in France. feels lhal her team as a whole ,viii go fat in my life." When Birdsong is away from academics "Nothing will \\Qrk in \Qlleyball \\1lhoul After graduation this May, Birdsoog plans and OO!CCcwricular activities, she places her team effort:' Birdsong said emphaticall)( to wonc :u a corporate company in the mar• l focus on ,Qlleyball. Birdsong began playing "The team has a IOI of injuries, but we are kcting department. Her later plans include ,Qlleyball during her sophomore year of working it OOl. Many are helping lo con attending gr.iduate school to attain her MBA. high school after a coodl had ~ted her tribule 10 our success " Birdsong says that ,olle)'ball will Ol~Ybe for \\1lilep13yingina baskctballgame. ln thefill Birdsong m."lde the MEAC's All-Confer R>Cteation after she leaves Howard. lowing years of high school Birdsong oot1· ence Secood Team last season, and this sea• "I ..,;11 definitely miss pla)ing and feeling tinued to excel in both basl-ttball and ,-ol son m.ide the All:Jburn:unem team in the the rush and excitement of the game of ,QI• Pho(o courtesy of Howard Uni\'ersity Spor1s lnfornsuion leyooll. competition hosted by Morgan State. Bird· leyball." I "My skills from basketball helped me in song s.'lid lhe 1oumamen1 was a positive Despite tcndonitis in her knee, Khalililh Birdsong h:,s helped the volleyball." said Birdsong. 'Toe jumping, momem for her. Lady Bison Spikers to Yidory throughout the season. - --· FRLDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2000 · 82 T H£ HILLTOP Tigers, ''Read'' Between the Lin~s I TvRO'IE MCC\l\1>tF$ What Does It Take? By ing from their own 42-yard line where sophomore Hilltop Staff Writer quartcrt>.1ck V:~ Troiani hit Jamal White on an inside screen. White took Route 58, as in 58 yards to the Bison By CAMILLE M. H ARV!-:Y As the beamifully thrown spiral from Travis Coleman end mne. making the score 10-0 Tigers. Assistant Sports Week Editor fell through the hands of 11,uric Rice onro the Towson Atlera 50-yard pa.~s 10 Je,'Onle Philpot. the Bison drive , turf. one could see thar it wa, just that kind ofafternoon would st:~I at the Tiger 33. Another Bison drive \\'OUld I am having a hard time understanding what il takes 10 get anything done for Howard. Towson took advantage of all of Howard's st.'lll after Hutchin,;on w.L~ stopped on a foor1h -and•one on this campus. Whal does it take'! The swim coach wa, fired for NCAA miscue,. along with Noah Read's I 34 yard, rushing and play at the Tiger 20. On the ensuing drive, Towson would violations. the men's basketball ,raff wa, fired for violations. and the tour touchdown, (one receiving and three rushing) 10 march 80 }ard., forthe score capped by Noah Read's I - women·, basketball coach was tired for viola• roll to a 38-6 victory in front ofa capaciry crowd at Min y,l!'d I un. Commentary I tion,. What are these violmions and what does negan Stadium. Howard falh to J .5 on rhe season with Howard would score just before the half with Cole it rake lo get some answers'/ President Swgyert the lo,s. man hiuing Philpot from 43 yards out to make the score said al the Town Hall meeting that the precise violation, could not be dis 'Th'O m,tior Howard penalties would force rhc Bison 24-6 (the ensuing ex1m point was blocked) Tigers at the cussed. When the NCAA report is released then we. the student body. will lo punt despite a 17-yanl gain by Jermaine Hutchinson. half. be able to get all the ,111,wers that we need and we will understand why the On fourth down. Charles Card (filling in for punier Jason Philpot caught three pa,ses for I03 yard, and a university took the action thHt it did. What does it lake and does it take all Walker who is gone for the seawn) received a low snap 1ouchdown. Tracy White also recorded 15 tackles (nine this effort'/ and wa, tackled at the Bison 44-yard line. Atler mi 11- solo) to lead the Bison defense. Another bright spot for 1ne swim team had an Olympic athlete this year. This honor htL, ITl<)re pre,. '• Photo by Rodney Adam, yanl gain by Ad,un O,erby, Tuw,on had to settle for a Howard w:L, the play oflhe young Bison offensive line. tige than a player making the NFL. NBA or the MLB. Don't get it twisted. :Freshman Ja)· Colbert gained owr 200 all 33-yard Ed Kulic field goal to mke a 3-0 lead. who held the nation·, sack leader Adam Holling.,\\~lnh I applaud all Howard mhletes who make it to the pros. but it take, a special ;purpose )ards in the Bison's 38-6 loss to 1hw,on "'lllld ugam n,'<--cive ~>real field position. ,tart• ( 15 sacb) to no tackle.,. person wit~ special abi litie, to compete for a world champ,on,hip and even i'lllllson• St:lle. a gold medal. How many Howard athlete., can say that they have had thar • opportunity'/ Herc·, my point knowing that we have ,u1 Olympic ;11hle1e. you would think Lady Spikers Dominate UMES rhat the swim team would gel mure re,pec1. not ,o much from their peen.. ~ but from the University il\elf. How Ooh La La Dancer of the Week Name: Gina O'Neal Sharks are Ready to Strike Born: April 4, 1981 Sign: Aries From Sharks, 8 I ~omething 10 prove. Hometown: Upland, CA For 1hc women·\ team. l·o•capHiin \Clllol'\ Nicola Fenty and Ngol1 1'1nnu are al~o rea F('}R MORE INFO :· 18 to Enter· 21 to Drink 2022/ 0 4344 "- R.DffiECDmlnG -·. RFTERHDURS Apply for General Elections Chair (Application, available m the HUSA oflicc) - 18 to Enter - 21 to Drink . ... --- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2000 B3 THE HILLTOP LIFE & STYL-ES "Keep It Real," featuring singer Johnny P., anempts to once again spark the "No Scrubs/No Entertainment 'Do Or Die' Pigeons" debate that almost crushed the music world. "Bounce for Me," a song that's sure 10 be Briefs By BRANDON M. B ICKERSTAFF the group's club anthem. is yet another a11emp1 to Sports Week Editor get the young ladies to shake it fast. Driven by a Rawkus Rappers Start Their Label Grade: C One of the underground's finest groups, Company Flow, has left Rawkus hard hilling track courtesy of Irv Goni, the song Records and started their own label entitled Def Jux. So far, the label has truly is a crowd pleaser, despite three acts: Company Flow, Mr. Len, and Cannibal Ox. All are expected 10 Chicago representatives C its misguided message. Musi Review "Can U Make It Hot," the release new projects in the near future. A.K., N.A.R.D.. and Belo, col.------lb • r, · I · h lectively known as Do or Die, return for the year a um s irst Smg e. ,s anot er California Artist Laucnhes Label 2000 with the group's ihird release, "Viciory." track that is sure to have dancers on 1heir feet in Another underground heavyweight, California's own Rasco, is launching his Afler reaching certified gold status with both the 1he club. The song is a mellow tmck fea111ring own label entitled Pockets Linted. The first release on the label will be a com debut album "Picture This" and the sophomore infectious keyboard melodies and a bouncy drum pilation featuring Planet Asia, Zion I, Encore, Phil da Agony, and Saafir. release "HeadzorToilz." the Rap-A-Lot recording beat. Additional vocals by female rapper Mo ar1isis hope to continue in their success. Unique help make 1his song one of the best cuts Fans who are looking for the 1hird installment on the album. in the "Po' Pimpin"' trilogy are in for a disap- Known for tradi1ionally keeping it in the Mid- Columbia Releases Bryant _____ -·-·-·-·-·-·-·- poinunent on this album. Recruiling ihe rnlents of west family, Do or Die ven1ures to the Wcs1 Coas1 while hoops star Allen Iverson is catching flack for his vulgar lyrics, Kobe various producers and artists. Do or Die is clear- on this go around, enlisting seasoned rap ve1eran Bryant is catching flack for poor album sales. Sources at Columbia ly vying for radio air play with their third album. E-40 and The Outlawz. Ja Rule also weighs in for Recrods report that Bryant has been dropped from the label after his Coupled with a delivery bearing an uncanny 1he East Coas1, delivering a not so memorable per- album, "K.O.B.E.". was released in June 10 very linle fanfare. resemblance 10 Midwesl rivals Bone Thugs 'N' formance on "Murderers, Pimps & Thugs." Harmony, you have an album that not only lacks On "Already Know.'' the group continues to consistency, bu! brings aboui a certain sense of deliver in its lazy boy s1yle wllile trading quips with HBO Adds Soundtrack to Series monoiony as well. While lislening 10 the album. E-40, 1he original "Slurricane" himself. Surpris- Avatar Records will be 1eleasi11g .-·soundtrack-ro tlle-11ir-pri-son ·drama;-· one can·1 help but wonder if he has heard certain ingly. 1he group ou1 shines E-40 on 1he 1rack. pro- group's deli,•ery becomes nerve racking afler the songs before. viding some1hing interes1ing 10 hear a1 very leas1. "Oz", in January 2001. The soundtrack will feature performances by Mas first 1hree songs. One keeps wishing tha1 'Twi.1a. ter P. Method Man, Snoop Dogg, the LOX, and Goodie Mob. 1n 1he album ·s title cul. each member of the The Ou1lawz also lend 1heir 1alents on "Thug- the quick-1011gued rapper featured on the fir>! IWO group irades what sounds like his own rendition gin' It Ou1. Despile a lackluster performance by 1he album,, "Po' Pimp" and "Still Po' Pimpin' ," would of the la1c Notorious B.l.G.'s verse in "Notorious hosts on the track. Edi Ameen of the Outlawz saves make a surprise appearance to save Do Or Die from Arista Introduces DVD Thugs." The similarities 10 the Bone Thugs con- 1he song from complele mediocri1y in a verse 1hni itself. Compared to the s11ccess of1he previous two tinue on the Mr. Lee produced track "La La La," would make his mentor the Ja1e Tupac Shakur albums. "Vic1ory" proves 10 be anylhing bm. Beginning November 21.--A.rista ·Recorc!s wiltrd~ts-fmttatch-of-0VD complete with the same sing-song, harmonized proud. singles. Artists featured will include Ou1Kas1, Whitney Houston, Toni style that drove Bone Thugs stardom. "Victory's" saliem points are too few and far Braxton, and Pink. The DVD's will feature videos as well as interview, 10 between for i1 10 be considered a winner. The concert, and backstage footage. The discs will be sold for $9.98. Compiled by Bra11do11 Miller Roots Rock The House at 930 Club By BRANDON A . MILLER Hilltop ·staff Wri1er As the Roots fron1man Black Thought reached the on s1age without interrup1ion. Dead Prez began the ver stage, the crowd reached a fenzy. The Roots began wi1h a bal barrage.quickly followed byThlib Kweli of Black Star short medley of their hits. including "The Next Movemenl'' and Reflec1ion Eternal. The crowd was then trea1ed 10 1he aboul the stage as if he were havin~ a seziure. and "Clones". soulful sounds of California duo. 1he Jazzy Fn1nas1ees. lmrnedi:uely following the las1 note of 1he song, 1he band No one lefl disappoimed las1 Monday when the Roo1s Slum Village quickly re-energized 1he crowd wi1h 1racks went in10 Dead Prez's hit. --11·, Bigger Than Hip-Hop," as brough1 !heir self-organized tour, Okayplayer. to the 9:30 from their album "Fantastic Vol. 2". Performances by each ar1is1 on the 1our b11mrushed 1he ,1age 10 participate. Club. The group. which has eJ GET YOUR FOOT I• YaddaYadda IN THE DOOR. or Blah-blah-blah , Chanres ,ire, you're get the d1anlc to dchnc tlll'm~l'lw~ probably growing \\'t'ary ol through their strengths and career You're about to graduate and put your education to work. You've all the advice abou1 starting a goals. And we help through one-of got your whole future ahead of you and you're ready to get carttr. 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Drop off your resume to your campus career center by October 25th, 2000. - ~ CIGNA A Busintss o{Caririg. Visit us on the Web: www.cigna.com We are Ill trQ.1.at oppottl,tli'! ty lfT'()IC,,·., M'F'ION 0GNA0 <1 • rf'Ot•l•"9d str.-.ot Milk litft\ltd l;ll' ..is. t,,, t\lbtd!flt.t al CIG~>, CCHporet(.f" Produas and ~ ••• P,oYldtd ei«:lil...,..l)i t,/ 1vbti -·--·--~... _ _._. .... ------Tm: HILLTOP ·ollER 20, 2000 B4 FRIDAY, OC1 ,,r. v.~ .-d, .. f,l., I ' . J, ,,; 'J.JJ,,,,,.... 1~ ., &:~ ,}:,; ..., ...••· ., .. fr• ., .... • ••.. \ \·' .! • r,. . ------~---~-~~---.------....- ... ~ THE HILLTOP FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2000 BS The Return Of the Original Down South Boys• By DREW ANDERSON and Sou1hern Players Ball II at Bravo! Bravo! At the latter party, DSB takes Hilhop Smff Wriler credit for breaking Cash Money artist Juvenile's "Ha" record as well as inuo ducing the area 10 the Cash Money Millionaires, who performed at the 1998 As Howard Homecoming 2000 approaches, many alumni and otherwise "old DSB bash. heads" will find lhemselves playing nostalgic rounds of"Remember When ..". Different incarnations of the Down South Boys' and extended family have "Remember ·99 when our foo1ball team came back on Norfolk Staie in 1he included Boyd. James, and New Orleanian fellow Howard alumnus Chadrick second hair?'" "Remember '95 when Biggie and Puff were kicking it on the Kennedy. but the team is now centered around the fo undation of Broussard yard with big bottles of Cris1al?"' and Adams, who aim 10 extend !heir legacy to a Homecoming 2000 blowout Bui if you're from down South, then ii inevitably goes back to, "Aww, man, at Planet Hollywood on 11,ursday, October 26th. do you remember when we 1ore 1.he club up at the Southern Players' Ball?"' "[R&B group] Ideal will be performing," offers Adams, who acts as "lhe 111is would refer to 1he now-famous Sou1hern-themed "1wirkfest" a1 the fire underneath" in 1he DSB partnership. "l ,vould also love to have UGK Bayou night club which, in 1997, introduced Howard-al-large to 1he "get it and some other artists like Nelly and Trick Daddy if everything works out." crunk" aesthetic of the powerhouse party team kn.own as the Down Sou1.h The party is to be co-funded by Abstract Productions. Boys. Homecoming would never be the same. In 1he wake of the con1roversy surrounding Cramton Auditorium's planned 11te DSB vision began with Houston-born co-founder Brandon "Baby Boy" Jill Scott concert and its supposed conflict wilh Homecoming events, DSB Broussard wanting "to be like Selmo", a well-known local party promo1er. would like to nole tha11hey do not intend to take anything away from the uni "I noticed that al parties up here. they weren·1 playing Southern music or danc versity-sponsored Homecoming even1s. P!1()Co CO\Jncsy Brandon B,vuw•rd ing like we danced," recalls Broussard. Determined to change this, Brous "Ifany thing. we want to add 10 what ·s already here and be part oflhe Howard 8111Jldon Broussard (I) and aide Adams or Down Sooth 80)~ Productiom. sard threw his firs1 pariy. "The Legalization Celebra1ion". along with Dallas Homecoming legacy," notes Adams. nalive Danielle Boyd. The Boys also wish 10 clear up a minor bit of confusion concerning lhe Broussard is also enrolling in Howard's graduate film program in the "For that first par1y, me and my cousin Bretl had two portable CD players Howard-based collective called Soulh Side City. spring. aiming to better hone the fi lm making skills he discovered 1brough and an old-school mixer," Broussard waxes nostalgic. "l like the fact tha1 South Side City is throwing parties, but I don't like the his in,-olvement with such recent independent endeavors as Third Coast Films· The success of the Legalization Celebration promptetl Broussard, along wilh fact that they were presented in 1he Hilltop as 'the Down Soulh Boys·," clar Turnover and his coverage oflhe 1999 Kappa Beach Party in Galveston, 'lexas. fellow Texans Clyde Adams and Darryl James, to throw a bigger party for ifies Broussard. "I think that may have caused a little confusion." DSB attribute their continuing success to 1heir optimism and strong belief 199Ts Homecoming. Adams suggested the name "Down South Boys:· and In lhe image of their compatrio1s Bryant Cox and Donny Scantz of Noon in God. history was made. time Inc., which produced the new R&B duo Absoullute, DSB is also aim "You've got to fall before you walk. We've been lhrough bad times and helped "The first Down South Players Ball at the Bayou was out ofcon uol," Brous ing to branch out from throwing parties imo 1he music world. Armed wilh each other at our worst. We took a couple ofste ps back, but we're still march sard proudly reflects. "You could hear a pin drop in Republic Gardens lhat the promotional and nego1iating savvy of Broussard and the musical skills of ing with the support of friends who've been helping us," asserts Adams. night. We flew up DJ Def Jam Blaster, and we had police helicopters. SWAT Adams, who has studied music all his life. 1he pair wish to launch a record "One oflhe main things about DSB is our strong failh in God.'" adds Brous 1eams. and people just dancing like they were possessed. We had 2000 peo label which, according to Adams, "will find new talent from D.C. and from sard. "!l's not like we're not 1rying to get women, and we won't be a gospel ple in a club wi1h a capacity of 500 or 600." around the counuy. I want to add to what's already here wi1h styles from jazz, label in any way. bu1 we do share a suong belief in God.'' The legendary first ball spawned successful sequels including the Southern a little hip hop. down soulh. and Laiin." Using a studio contribu1ed by Howard Players Reunion at the Bayou, the Platinum Players Ball at Carnegie Library. Law student Isa Abdul-Rha-min. DSB is pursuing an alliance with Black the South-West Riders Ball at 1he Bank, another Southern Players Ball at 2K9, College.com which would allow the website to feature DSB tracks. FDA Approves New Birth Control Injection HEALTH NEWS By JOI GRYMES counterpart only contains progestin. This con1racep1ives. nant. According to an article in 1he Contm its official launch. Hilltop S1aff Writer difference allows women to have a regular Lunelle uses lhe same mix of hormones Costa Times, Lunelle s1udy using more mensuual cycle while taking Lunelle. a Allhough Luncllc has been approved by as oral contraceptives, eliminates the prob than 1100 women found no accidental The Food and Drug Administration Allhough Lunelle must be injected more 1he FDA, organizations are not ready 10 lem of forgening to take 1he pills, and is pregnancies during a 15-month period. start giving injections. Officials at Planned approved Lunelle, a mon1hly injectable frequently lhan Depo-Provera. it has several competitively effeclivc. contraceptive similiar to Depo-Provera and Lunclle·s only drawback in comparison to Parenthood say that they have not begun to benefits. According to 1he Feminist Major According to Dr. Andrew Kaunitz of lhe Depo-Provera is 1hc frequency of the injec also manufac1ured by Pharmacia, earlier ily Founda1ion. women taking Lunelle can administer the injection, nor do 1.hey know Universi1y of Florida Heallh Sciences Cen tions. Lunelle users mus1 receive injections when it will be available for consumer use. this monlh. Although 1he drug has proven return to fertility one mon1h after discontin ter. leader of a Lunelle study, the shot is beneficial. its manufacturers do not expec1 monthly. while Depo-Provera users only Sources at Howard's Women's Health Cen uing the injec1ion, unlike Depo-Provera "completely reversible" and "as effec1ive as recei ,·e injcc1ions once every three months. it be ex1remely popular. users who have 10 wait an average of nine ter say Lunelle is too new 10 even specula1e surgical s1erilizmion." According 10 a USA Today report earlier on whether lhey will even offer it. Referred to as "the monthly injectable months. The side effects experienced by The University of Florida s1udy found that pill ,'" Lunelle contains progestin and esuo this month, Lunelle is predic1ed to take Lunellc users are minor and similiar to of the more lhan 700 women who tried lhree to five percent of the S2 billion oral gen hormones while its Depo-Provcra !hose experienced by women taking oral Lunelle for up 10 14 monlhs. none got preg- contraceptive market about 1hree years after 'Ladies Man,' A Review By J ot GRYMES of a la1e-night, love advice radio show wi1h After sever:,I unsuccessful in1crviews, par1ners have formed a group focused on H1u..:rop STAFF WRITER no sense of tac1. During his late-night show. enjoy a successful film spinoff. This is one of catching the "'Ladies Man." While Leon back Grade:D the Courvousier-drinking disc jockey 1hem. This 87-minute film was consistently tracks 1hrough his address book, 1he men describes his sexual experiences in intricate MOVIES crude and a1 times outright disgusting. The In an auempt to create a successful movie doggedly track him down. Once 1hcy get movie was filled wilh hundreds of sexual ref detail, drawing complaints from lis1eners. Leon and Julie become disheartened. Then, from one of his Saturday Night ski1s. Tim their hands on him. 1he confrontation does not erences. many of which were unnecessary. Leon's accounts ofhis sexual escapades with Leon receives a myslerious love lener from go as planned. Meadows co-wrote and starred in "Ladies hordes of women arc deemed inappropriate, The movie had its funny moments, but 1.he one of his previous sexual partners. who Tim Meadow, attempt 10 expand hi s pop Man." a humorous but corny spinoff. Mead especially by his producer Julie. played by majority of it was corny. It lacked , ub,tance lurns out to be filthy rich. The leuer request, ular skit was laeklu,ter. Although several ows' character Leon Phelps is just one ofsev actress Karyn Parsons. Leon and Julie lose and originality because of its redundancc that he come back 10 her. and Leon. believ other Sa1urday Night Live characters have and predictability. If you are a Saturday Night eral charac1ers from Saturday Night Live to their jobs af1er Leon makes one 100 many ing that all his problems are ,olved. embarks star in film spinoffs. been 1he focus of 1heir own movies.- Wayne Live fan, you will appreciate this type of explicit comments, leaving them 10 look for on a long journey to discover her identity. Leon Phelps is a horny and abrasive host work. and Garih. Mary Catherine Gallagher. and the humor. If you aren·t. avoid 1hi, one al nil com. Meanwhile, the husbands of his sexual Roxbury Guys- not every character will that, "Ecko is probably one of 1he hottest The resuh is 320 pages of presumptuous. Polaroids 1ha1 pop up every few pages wilhm The Buzz vendors ou1r igh1 now," while, "MCM is A guilt-free self-indulgent whining, mixed with enough her text. Under each piciure of a delightfully making a comeback." Local designers Starbucks and !KEA references to start an stupid-looking Gen-Xer, paired with a quote. such as Abstrnc1s and Universal Sports anarchis1 revolt. Scott Martin says, "Sorne1imes I agree with on Fall are also making a name for themselves in guide for Instead of actually explaining the "issues·· fashion this fall. of this nation - as Bagby claim, was her The ladies have definitely no1 been lefl goal - she spends most of her time explain BOOK REVIEW out. According 10 Riggins. "leather is Generation X ing how Gen-X cannot possibly be to blame 1he Republicans. Some1imes I agree with 1he Fashion definitely in." Riggins said lealher pants By MATT L AP LANTE for each issue. Social Security: not our fauh. Dcmocra1s. It's hard to side with one group By MONICA BARBARA and "'snake print anything" are currently Capital punishment: not our fault. Abortion: Hilltop Staff Writer OSU Daily Barometer (Oregon State U) and call the other one evil." hot sellers. Nice also noted that fringe not our fault. Profound as an eggplant. was among 1he new trends for 1his fall. (U-WI RE) CORVALLIS, Ore. - It takes In 1he end. "'We've Got Issues" is not a Which is more or less as deep as Bagby As the days pass and lhe tempera1ure The most popular s1yles in fringe are exac1ly one sen1ence for Meredith Bagby to guide to understanding what ails this nation. gets. She does manage 10 get fairly insulting. drops, fashions for lhis fall are on lhe found in shirts. purses. and on the hem drop the firs! of hundreds of pop-culture ref bu1how to not take responsibility for it. however. which is the book's only redeeming minds of many Howard University s1u of pants and skirts. erences designed 10 - bu1 in no way ac1ually For instance. a poor voting turn-oul by dents. quality. According 10 Nice, another popular able to - make Generation X nccep1her as Gen-Xis (you guessed ii) not our fault. According 10 Al Nice. the store manag In one chapter, she likens those who have look for lhis fall is the no-waist jeans one of i1s pretentious own. Bagby makes a very weak argument that er of Up Agains1 the Wall in 1he Wonder paid into Social Securi1y for decades and are made popular by smrs such as Mariah Bui the Harvard graduate and author of Gen-Xers involve them~lves in politics in now benefitting to leaches. Plnia on Georgia Avenue. 1here are many Carey. Toni Braxton, and Lil' Kim. "'We've Go1 lssues" tries too hard. The only other ways - volunteering. for example. "Did you know that 1he government already new trends in fashion to try this fall. Skim and dresses are being 1aken 10 1hing worse than snobbery is insincere snob She writes. "According 10 some reports, we spent the money ii look from you - and 1ha1 Sweaters are 1he hot fall item for men. new levels with asymmetrical c111s and bery. and Bagby's second book is no1hing have higher rates of volunteerism thnn any I am actually paying for your Social Securi1y "The Coogi sweaters wilh the matching con1msting dark and pla1inum denim. but. 01her generation before us:· through my taxes? If you knew 1hat by taking hats are really hot,"' Nice says. Also Nice aho noted the comeback of Sergio Tirnt's sad, because the CNN commentator For the record, the generation Bagby is that money you were hurting my economic popular is dark denim. To keep warm. Valente stretch. color-sti1chcd jeans for did have a good idea: a "Get Real. No B.S .. referring 10 wa.s born from 1965 to 1976. It future?," she reportedly asks her 87-year-old Nice suggests Norih Face down coats, women. For those with a wi ld side. Guilt-Free Guide to Whal Really Matters"' for apparently never occurred 10 her that 1hose grandmother in a chapter called "Social Inse which are the most popular sellers in check ou1 the popular varie1y of animal a group of people who have 1uned out and winter coa1s at the s1ore. born earlier than 1ha1 were of1en too busy curity." The conversation jus1 accentuates 1he prints seen in pants. shirts. shoes. and turned off politics. But in 1rying to get in the being draf1ed. fighting and dying in wars to real thread of "We've Got Issues" - that i1 ·s As for hot designers. top-seller Latoya purses. Aside from the animal print good graces of her intended audience. Bagby spend their afternoons at 1he Humane Soci not fair. it's not fair. IT'S JUST NOT FA IR ! "L-Snipe" Riggins says 1hat Iceberg, and ;•envelope purses:· the "bowling bag" delves a little too heavily in 1he ·•guil1-free" e1y. 1he new Pla1inum Fubu line are among Neilher is being expected 10 pay $12 to read purses are alsn becoming very popular. aspcc1and never really gets around 10 men More cheesy and awkward than even the hottest items for 1his fall. Nice added this piece of garbage. God help us all if this lioning "what matters:· Bagby ·s ostentatious references to Ni n1endo really is Gen-x·s best call-10-politicnl-arms. and "Married With Chi ldren" are the ~A Partnershlp with Habitat £Qr Humanity campus Chapters~ Free Ice Cream "Pint-athlon" Ice Cream Eating Contest Howard University Outside Cramton Auditorium ,•~Habitat for October 26th• lpm-4pm II U Humanity" www.h&bltat.org :.,...... ------·-..- ...... ----- ...... --~---~ THE HILLTOP FRIDAY, OCT0BKR 20, 2000 86 • ' THEHILLTOI' FR.IOAY, OCTOBER 20, 2000 , B7 engage a voice or all enres o arts, ex ression and thou ht ... D.C. Area Writing Project Film Festival Sheds Light on ~repares 'Coffee' For Poets Gay and Lesbian By GINGER SKINNER Relationships ENGAGE" EDITOR Howard University Bookstore. Kelly expresses her ·hopes for more students to gel involved in "Coffee "Coffee House·· is back. and ic's brewing more than House" this year. 'The last 'Coffee House' had an By SYRl!ETAH SPEARS definitely lots of laughs. Among the many diverse coffee and tea. The D.C. Area Writing Project invites auendanee of abour thirty people. Each time we·ve had HILLTOP STAFF WRITER films, three African-American films are presented at students. professors or just abou1 anyone, to sha.re their more people," says Kelly. rhe festival; they include ··Punks," "Trois." and "Super poe1ry and narratives ar tonight's ··coffee House·· nt the The DCAWP. which has received numerous awards You'd bencr hurry. This is the last weekend of the mama Melodrama." "Punks" explores the ups and Howard University Bookstore from 5pm to 7pm. and honors for its excellence, including \Vhos Who best in gay. lesbian. bisexual and rransgender films downs of a group of mostly African-American friends The D.C. Area Writing Projecr, a ,upplemenrary pro Amo11g Americas Teachers, is a subsidiary of the showcased in Reel Affirmations 10th Annual Interna rrying to find themselves in LA. ''Trois" is sexy. bold gram of rhe NatioMI Writing Project, is in its fifth year National Writing Project. The NWP. a nationwide net• tional Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. Now chrough and racy film, starring Gary Dourdan and Kenya of striving to improve the writing nbihries of s1uden1s work with sites in 49 states (New Hampshire doesn't October 22, some of the most acclaimed gay and les Moore, which explores the forbidden fruits of desires. by improving rhe reaching of writing. Sponsored by have a site). D.C. and Puerto Rico. serves more than bian films from around the world will be showcased ar "1'rois" tells the tale of a married couple gelling bored Howard University, D.C. Public Schools and the Net 100.000 teachers every year in improving student writ rhis fes tival. with their sex life and wanting more by engaging a work of Educators on the Americas. the DCAWP works ing achievement from kindergarten through university Reel Affirmations. features 67 gender-based films that mcnage-a-1rois. They find that rhe cost may be a 100 to expand the professional roles of teachers and pro levels. Local sires of the NWP offer enriching work will be shown at the Lincoln Theater and the DC Jew high a price 10 pay. ··Supermama Melodrama" is a motes respect for studenrs and their life experiences. shops, literacy programs, seminars and study groups in ish Community Centers' Cecile Goldman Theater. series of short works about African -American women '"Coffee House' has gollen very positive feedback schools and rhroughout communiries. The DCAWP The film festiv-.il provides an outlet for rllany gay and that is filled with laughter, infatuation, and heartache. from students, reachers and from people just passing promotes literacy and the concept that reachers are the lesbian filmmakers 10 tell their moving and ar times, This series, showing at the Lincoln Theater tomorrow, by," says DCAWP co-director, Judith Kelly of the suc key to educational reform. complex stories. features the four shon films. "Override," "O.P.P." "Ver cess of previous "Cofiee House" events. "Of the 169 Kelly is not only proud of the DCAWP achievements Reel Affirmations, a D.C. based organization. helped bal Sea: The Art of Nyna." and "Mure Love." sites for the Writing Projects. there may be only one or in writing and teaching, she h confident that "Coffee the local filmmakers with its Work-In-Progress grant of The fest iv-JI will close on Sunday, October 22. with a two doing ·coffee House:·· House" and orher programs will ~on1ribu1e 10 the $2500. This award offers financial assistance to local lin:e snack of "Chutney Popcorn," a love story about a According to Kelly, there are four "'Coffee House·• DCAWP's mission and is looking forward 10 more posi filmmakers 10 share their gift and vision. Reel Affirma lesbian who wants 10 have a baby for her infertile sister. events scheduled for this academic year and there are tive feedback. "It's a good thing 10 do:· says Kelly. tions is not only celebrated, but members of the gay It features Jill Hennesey (Law and Order) and promises plans 10 publish some of the poetry in an anthology. "It's an opportunity for studenr writers 10 share their and lesbian community also welcome the socially pro to butler everyone's popcorn. There will be a closing Admining that rhe project could use more funding, work. And ir's an opportuniry for teachers and profes gressive nature of it. Anendance for the festival is night gala proceeding the film and it will give a special Kelly is pleased with the favorable outcome of "Coffee sors 10 share their work:· expected 10 exceed 30,000 this year. The event, which tribute to the many people who have made the festival a House," which was welcomed and well received by the promotes diverse issues and unprejudiced entertain success for the past 10 years. Also, select filmmakers ment. offers films that appeal 10 all audiences, all races, will receive a $5000 grant, for their next projects all genders and yes. all sexual preferences. through the Planr a Seed program. The gala will be The film festival opened with ··The Broken Heans held at the Reeves center ( 141h and U Streets NW). Club." featuring Dean Admission 10 the gala is S25. Cain (The Adventures of Superman), Timothy Admission 10 most films is $8 and well worth it. The Olyphant (Gone in 60 Seconds). and festival promises 10 offer insight into the often compli Don't Forget to Read the John Mahoney (Fraiser). This romantic star- studded cated and misunderstood world of gays and lesbians. comedy, brings good humor and Special Homecoming Issue Want to write for Engage? Call Ginger @ 806.6866. 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My grandmother died nearly three years ago and since While I respect the opinion of fellow wri1er on·· or "chickenhead. no more shopping sprees," such artists as N'Dambi, Bahamadi a, and those tha1 tragic day. I've had to live with the fact that the close relationship Johnny J. Jones, I did take issue with some of but essentially, a break-up song is a break-up featured on Guru·s Jazzmatazz: S1ree1soul to be shared between her and her other grandchildren failed to exist between her halfway interested in why Ms. Bmxton's ex the points he raised in his Oc1. 13 commentary song. (My personal favorite song of this genre and I; all because I took her for granted. "wasn't man enough.. for her. I'm sure she' II go "The State of Our Music" and have thus decided is Ghos1face Killah's "Wildflower:· If you think It's hard to indica1e when the rela1ionship between Grandmama and I to present a different perspec1ive. AY.an.l is ou1 there. I would love to hear your Jake platinum without my help. went sour-was it when she put me over her knee and whooped me Mr. Jones makes it seem as 1hough mos1 of the on my man Tony Siarks" ode to jilled lovers.) Brother Jones closed his commentary with a because I threw a book back at my cousin, Stevie. who threw it al me first? contemporary musical regime consists of talent· The contemporary artis1s have simply adap1cd to Jay-Z quo1e meant in derision. Well. allow me Or was it when she told me that I possessed book sense but not an ounce less heathens with no unders1anding of love or the slang. mentalities. and methods of today's to quote 1he same Sean Caner love song (dare to of common sense? I don't know. bul the drifc between us developed early disagree?) as a representa1ion of 1he depth and re-~pect for the artistic legacy on which they a~dience. but as far as conten1, they are basically in my life. stand. If las1 week's Okayplayer Tour showed covering the same 1opics as their predecessors. diversity of our contemporary artists, who in While all of my cousins and my sister. Cicely, enjoyed laughing and jok me anything. it showed me that a considerable Jay-Z has 1he lyrical competence and Jalent to some cases are true diamonds in 1he rough. ing with Grandmama, I preferred to go outside in the yard and play in the stronghold of highly conscious and creative talk about basically anything he wants to. He dirt by myself so Grandmama wouldn't scowl at me fo r something ridicu• artists is emerging to form an unparalleled union chooses to discuss "big pimpin', spending "I Imm,: Mom, I'm your little baby bur rhe lous. I was also envious of the relationship she shared with her other of hip hop. jazz, soul and rock influences. And cheese" mos1 likely because 1hat·is what he feels srreers raised me crazy grandkids, nieces and nephews; Grnndmama and I barely spoke. While I when this "next movement" (as the Roots would we want and expect from him. (His record sales Product ofmy environmem. nor/Jing could save believed 1hat my paternal grandmother was 1he best grandmother in the call i1) fully manifests itself, I humbly predict certainly supporJ this Jheory.) So again, it is not me world. my mother's mother couldn't have been more of a contrasl in my that it will be unrivaled by any1hing that has pre so much about the artis1s. but about 1he society Thanks for /erring me bloom, for your wisdom, young mind. I honeslly cannot discern why our relationship was this way. for your womb ceded it. I think 1ha1 makes up for a few male 1hat conditions them. bu1 it never benered i1self. Then ... bashing remarks from the latest Toni Braxton But hands down. the greatest injus1ice of For rhe roof ovu my head. for my shoes, for my I remember the day like it was yesterday; I was in my Chemistry class record. Jones' piece was in his perfunclory-at-best bed and 1he principal called me 10 his office. I' m thinking. "What the heck did For rhe most importa111 lesso11 i11 life was when To me. the stale of our music depends greatly appraisal of neo-soul artist Jill Scott. He was I do?" I nervously walked in the office to find a police officer talking with on what you choose to take in and how you obviously thrown off by the confrontational you said the principal. which really baffled me. The officer looked at me and said Srrfre for whar you be/ie,•e in, set goals and you choose to take it in. I would compare the world theme of her lead-off single "Genin' in the Way," words I have never forgotten, "Johnny, you need to come home. there·s cau achieve them of music to a big pot of gumbo. Some people but judging an artist by one song is as unfair as been an emergency." don't like theirs 100 salty while others don't con judging a whole book after only having read one Tha11ks for the days when you kept me bllathing Shaken. I got in the officer's squad car and headed home. Although his sider it a true gumbo unless it has crab legs in it. page. Anyone who has heard Love Rain, He \Vhen my asthma was bad and my chesr was car reached speeds over 80 miles-per-hour, my mind raced at light speed Nevertheless, ii takes all 1he different elements Loves Me (Lyzel in E Aat), or any of her other wheezing wondering what could ha,-e possibly happened. "Is my mother OK~ Are 10 make the gumbo complete. So you have odes 10 love (most of which include 1he word Thanks for the look oflo,·e j11sr as I was leaving my liule sisters finer No1hing would have prepared me for what I found. artists extolling Jhe virtues of love (which are "love" in their very Jitlcs!) would never accuse 011 nights you thought l 11·ould11 t come back thar Grayce Collins-my grandmother, Grandmama. had passed away. valid and real) and you also have artists dis Scon of "not possessing Jhe sligh1est idea of left you grievi11g As family gathered, I watched. stunned. As my older sis1er arrived, then Tlumks for holding down rile household whe11 cussing the negative aspecls of relationships what Jove is:· If anything. Scou·s gem of an my father, then more aunts. I watched. s1unned. All of these people crying (which are just as valid and real). It's really all album takes its lis1ener through a thorough tour times was bad because Grandmama died. I failed to realize what I had losc until my other about what you personally choose to emphasize. of the ups and downs of 1his thing called love, As a 111,111, I apologize for my dad grandmother came over; then I knew. This person that should have meant \Vhen the llllt was due. you would hustle like a Further. if you feel 1ha1 the radio is bombarding from the mushy firs1 realiza1ions of infatuation so much more to me, who I assumed would witness my graduation from pimp would do you with songs that you feel are not worthy of to the heights of passion. the depths of confusion high school was gone ... forever. the spins, then guess what? Radio stations gen and despair. and the sadder-but-wiser strength of This was11 i the life meam for you I remember the night of my gradua1ion. As everyone filed out of the !bu a queen, you deserve the cream. every erally base their play lists on listeners· requests. post-heartbreak. You want lo,·e? To paraphrase re arena looking to receive congratula1ions and hugs from fam ily and friends. Which means 1hat a lot of listeners must be from Love Rain, Scon·s expressions are "bener thi11g that gleams I stood by a tree and looked towards the sky. I thoughl about how ungrale• interested in the inadequacies of Toni Braxlon's 1han love; they're delicious:· I respecl artists El·eryrhi11g that shines; everyrlring that~ mine.. ·· ful I had ac1ed in my relationship with Grandmama; how our bond could ex-lover or the "frog eyes" on the new Lexus of like her because they attempt 10 give Jhe whole -Jay•Z aka S.Carrer. ''Anything" have and should have been stronger; and how I badly wanted her to watch the "#I Stunna•·. story. And I do not feel that Mr. Jones offered me walk across that siage and cheer for me. She wasn't physically there 10 Art tends to imitate life more often than the Jhe whole story with his commentary. witness my book sense pay off as I received my diploma. but I know she Now if that's not love. 1hen I don't know what other way around. because without life there Bottom line, the true stale of our music was watching. I know she was smiling, but I could net muster a smile on is. would be no art. I seriously doubc that there has depends on wha1 we choose to underscore. I my face; instead. my eyes wa1ered. been an upswing in failed relationships in the agree that there are a l01 of negative songs oul Drtw Andtr.so,r is a sero,ul ytar graduate stmlem in I was wishing that I could hug her one last time. I was wishing that I wake of Avant dropping Separated. If anything, now (my current pe1 pee\'e being Ja Rule's could just Jell her that I love her. I was wishing I could tell her a joke 10 Avant probably chose to air out his dirty laundry nnnoying ''Between Me & You"). bul why stress the Gnuluatt Sd1onl ofAns and Srit,u-rs. Ht can bt comacttd ac 1n,epiJces@·ro/ltg~rlub.rom. see her beautiful smile bounce back towards me. I ne,-er lost those feel realizing that, unformnately, more people can that when we have so much more po,ilive music ings. I carry them everyday. I know. however, that nothing I do or wi;h will relate to being painfully "separated" 1han to that we could be highlighcing? Instead of com bring her back. That inspires me to apprccia1e e\'eryone that is a part of being giddily in love. Mr. Jones compared Avant plaining abouc the bitterness of Av:int's Separat my life, from my parents 10 my friends 10 the polite cus1odian chat I smile in a dim light 10 such icons as Luther Vandross ed. you could have commended his rendi1ion of at daily. I wish I held this conviction 1hree years ago. Maybe I wouldn't "My Firsl Love:· I'll be the firsl 10 admit tha1 and Lenny Williams. While such comparison is still have pain in my heart. FINAL THOUGHTS OF THE WEEK...... , . . . 1. To the person(s) who set of the fire alarm in·the towers, are you 2 or are you 20? 2. And can you replace the property you destroyed? 3: What exactl:y,were in those mints @ the Million F · y March? II•• AL LI--= rnc:c APPRECIATION TO: Sodexho Marriott Dining Services, HU Auxiliary Enterprises, SCA Promotions, Salomon Smith Barney, The Hilltop & ESPECIALLY... PEPSI-COLA BOTILING, AVENTIS - the makers of Allegra. ARAMARK, WBBC & HOWARD UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE, and all of the students, staff, faculty, alumni, season ticket holders, family members, PRESIDENT and MRS. SWYGERT, and other friends who attended FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND/OR SPONSORSHIP ... AND MANY THANKS TO: Mr. Darden & the Burr crew, Exec. V.P. Elzey, Mr. Ward & the PFM and Transportation crews, Campus Police,, Ms. Margo Smith, Attys. Leftwich and Jackson & the Office of General Counsel, Ms. Gladden & the Gatekeepers, Chantell Barnes & Gianina Lockley, Mr. Gibbs, Mr. Samuels, Mr. Williamson, Mr. Moon, Mrs. Lynch, Ms. Thompson, Shelly Bowers on the Mic, Mr. Hill (SID), Grad. Assts. James Harris & Renee Birmingham, Jinara Cave & Onihc Dicks at Cramton, Mahbleeta Grant & WHBC, the steppers of Iota Phi Theta, Delta Sigma Theta & Sigma Gamma Rho, Mr. Clinton & Ms. Morris-PowelJ.(BUBS), Steven Claiborne and the Homecoming Committee, the Bisonettes, the Cheerleaders, Mr. Newson & the Band, the Women's and Men's basketball teams, trainers, team managers, coaches, Agilent Technologies, Physical Education, volunteers and especially Victor Montgomery. Interim Vice President Raymond W. Archer, m and Chairman Bill Keene thank: "Midnight Madness at the Mecca" Committee Members: Romanda Noble, Coach Spencer, Coach Parson, Coach Allen, Coach Baggett, Coach Thomas, Terrance Samuels," Officer Johnson, Ike Darden, Marlene Richardson, Cornell Dancy, Victor Montgomery, Bernard Moon a ■ d Ex-Officio Members -Acting A.D. Sondra Norrell-Thomas, Dean Belinda Lightfoot-Watkins AND a very special thank you to Dr. Franklin Chambers of Student Activities. Division of Student Affairs October, 2000 .:..:=.:===------T HE HILLTOP - ---_::.:..:=.~~...:.....:.._.:....._:FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2000______89 .,. .BLACKMAN ·- POETRY CORNER You know what all faults aside I've seen? your style got me a marvelous sight high, NOON SATORI, SATURDAY, a wondrous I'm trippin' delight 'cause you clippin' OCT.14 standing at a into my inner most descent height being 10:41, all dark and lean not seeing my fea blazing bleakness breaking 1he barrier of 1he fit and supreme tures TrM E,s SQ__UA RE blinds, slicing slivers and shafts through the slats of the A Black Man you beauti.ful 1fBb blinds, spiraling into the lightshow within the well of my room. black creature '-e' C A p I .T A L M A N A G E M E N"TI I N C. . The Maker, the you spy on me 10:41, rJ~ . . ( ' o,mer, with your 3rd eye ' • • , • • ' • ,• ~ ' . r, •• • phone rang. My fumbling fingers, sleep• the Cream of the the world ls bli.nd walking along 1he receiver: 100 slow. My mechanical machine: Planet Earth, but I see you too fast. A caller los1, spiraling out of touch. Back to bed and black made at birth we see each other sleep. to liw.. ,. you and I I am woman only I and you are on ~ould like to thank our Howard University 11:46, because I have another arose we1 cold and at least one of your plane summer interns for their hard work and creased as sheets-sleeping ribs .... a plateau of exis in 1heir embrace I have become them, to gh·e tence 1aken their rigid mold. Perched on 1he edge of a nation under you with this? dedication this summer at Tin1esSquare 1he bed, blanket draped down shoulder's declivi1y. standing and wis you feel me? 1railing like a wedding train. like tired champion in red dom Every woman's Capital Management, Jnc./CIGNA. sa1in robe. Wei cold bu1 mind bone dry. Cemetery in my mou1h. of your knowledge dream Crumbs in my eyes. Means my voice is dead. And my soul is sweet still in college I mean,damn as pie. learning, planning could Righi. handing truth it be mo' betta down I don't need no • Edwin Chapman 11:50, at any ghen hour riches still immobile; paralyzed by 1he memory Can you say Black I got a king from of the phone. Mind not in motion. Maybe this is Power? Mecca waking dream. Rigid reality 1mnsformed into !hemes. Better yet can you A ruler a leader • Chimeka Thomas Mundane morphed imo 1mnslucen1 myth. A champion si1s follow the plan A learner a in his wedding white, bloody, punch-drunk, and listless. unawake of a strong Black teacher and philosophical, his soul spicy as pumpkin pie, the mulch of thr Man A desire ... He got dead that fire • Aixa Weekes decaying in his momh, a hurricane of ligh1 hurl ling round him, his Too many put you A brother a lover bones metallic down Not just any man and frozen, the shee1s 1hc bars of a jail. 1he window behind him but I continue to A Black Man glowing hold your crown We arc looking forward to a great recruiting like an eyelid. 1he phone adjacent and absenl and emp1y, standing steadfast Chlnyere N. Craw by your side ford season at Howard University. 11:54, Or maybe this is sleeping truth. I want 10 love you 12:00. so as 10 love you My mind and 10foil you expands like a sunflower. so as 10 feel you For ,nore i11fonnatio11 visit 11s 011 01ir I resolve 10 move faster next time. 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Location: Cramton Auditorium Free passes are available at Cramton Audilorrum the day before the preview. One lucky attendant wlll win a Philips RUSH MP3 Player! thirdvdice Pit ue ,unv art)I! StJ11n11 ,., d,.lildt>I• "'11 fLICit comt. fll'!-t ~1ved na~s B10 THE HILLTOP r ~ . .. BU THE H ILLTOP FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2000 CAI.ENDAR OCTOl3ER 20-26TH 20th 21th 22th 23th 24th 25th 26th 1924 1979 1936 1775 1935 1990 1919 The " First Col- The Black Fashion Co-founder of The Continental Langston Hugh- EvanderHoly- Senator &!ward .orecl \1/orld Series Museum opens in the Black Panther Congress prohibits es' play "Mullatto" field becomes the W. Brooke is " of baseball is Harlem .. Party Bobby Seale the enlistment of opens on Broadway. undisputed world born. . held in Kansas is born. Blacks in the Army. heavyweight .' D.L. Hughley pcrfonns at Constitution Hall on City, Mo. champion. 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Acclaimed choreographer Twyla Tharp talks about her career of dancing and her new company tickets and inCormation, call 202-432-SEAT. at 7pm at the Corcoran Gal lery of Art, 500 J7'h St. NW. Tickets are $20. For information. call 202-639-1770. "Darkcorners II: Standing in the Light" explores being black, male and homosexual in America 10nigh1 and tomorrow night at 8pm at Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St., NE. Tickets are $15/ $12 for studen1s. For informa tion, call 202-269-1600. TUESDAY, 24TH -·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·- h SATURDAY, 21 ST -·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·- It's Mango's Open Mike Poetry night! Bring your lyrical savvy 10 Mango's, 2017 l4' St. NW s1artinga1 8pm. For information. eall 202-332-2104. The New Nile Orchestra performs a mix of world, hip-hop, jazz and Afro-Cuban music today at 3pm at S. Dillon Ripley Center, I LOO Jefferson St. SW. New Nile is led by Ethiopian Kinu Kidane. FREE. For infor -·-·-·-·-·-·- ·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-,- mation, call 202-357-2700. 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