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Saturday; PAGE 5 www.bgnews.com independent student press VOLUME 96 ISSUE 48 US. prepares for urban fight By Kimberly Helling ing 10 miles with little resistance, strategy is to take Najaf or simply vers they would be shot if they did It is in Najaf that Ali. son-in-law city. Officers speaking on condi- and Chris Tomlinson though battles with the to cordon off the city. There are not leave the area. of the prophet Muhammad, is tion of anonymity said some of 1HE ASSOCIATED PRESS Republican Guard loomed. To too many Iraqi fighters to bypass "This is our type of fight," said buried at an extraordinary shrine, the Iraqi fighters were hiding NEAR NAJAK Iraq—The 101st the south, Marines launched them or leave them unattended; ( oinin.iin! Sgt. Maj. Marvin Hill, its gold dome and twin minarets there. Airborne Division encircled the "search-and-destroy" missions to they're a danger to supply lines of the Fort Campbell, Ky.-bascd gleaming for miles. It is surround- A battle that destroyed these Shiite holy city of Najaf on yester- clear the road to Baghdad of Iraqi on the way to Baghdad. air assault division. "This is prob- ed by low buildings and narrow holy places could inflame pas- day, preparing for a possible attackers. But if Najaf is a key stepping ably the most dangerous part of streets, a nightmare of an urban sions of Shiitrs in Iraq and else- door-to-door battle to root out But it was at Najaf — a city of stone to the capital, it is also a combat and that's urban. battleground. where, most notably Iran. Saddam Hussein's fighters — but 300,000, 100 miles south of dangerous one. On Saturday, a Sometimes you don't find out Other Muslim prophets are Ibrahim Khalili. a prominent leery of damaging some of the Baghdad — that U.S. military suicide attack killed four U.S. sol- who the enemy is until they're buried there and at the vast al Iranian Shiite clergyman, said: "I faith's most sacred shrines. leaders were faced with a difficult diers at a checkpoint north of shooting at you." Wadi es Salaam cemetery — one don't think that anyone dares to To the north, Army brigades decision. town; yesterday, nervous U.S. It is also a place where soldiers of the world's largest — that crept closer to Baghdad, advanc- It was unclear whether the U.S. troops warned approaching dri- must tread with sensitivity. forms a semicircle around the WAR, PAGE 2
Money Walk raises managers SPREADING PEACE funds to tie for fight AIDS overseas first place By Irene Sharon Scott CUES! REPORTER Early morning Saturday, several By Miranda Bond community members arrived at REPORTER the Student Recreation Center. Bowling Green's Beta Alpha Psi Some dressed in layers of shirts chapter tied for first place in the and sweats, completed with ear national accounting honor soci- warmers or hats and gloves. ety's regional meeting recently. Others wore long-sleeved shirts They won with their presentation and shorts The cold, brisk winds concerning Contracted Hacking. didn't deter their enthusiasm. Two seniors from the Over 30 individuals lined up University, President Alicia Poluga behind the starting line. The path and Vice President Rhonda around campus was explained Schnipke, tied for first in the and encouraging words were Technical Presentations category. given. Soon they began wralking or They covered the topic of compa- running in a 3.1 -mile race to stop nies paying consultants to break HIV/AIDS in Kenya, East Africa, into their computer systems and generating $2,085 for the cause. then reporting back on security "It was awesome to see such a weaknesses. warm turn out on such a cold Their success at the regional day," said Headi Huber, commu- event could help them gain the nity educator at the University tide of Superior Chapter for the Women's Center. "Having an 24th time in the past 25 years. The event to raise awareness about an national office will decide who epidemic that affects the entire gets this award during the sum- world is so important during this mer. time where people seem to be iso- This long run at the top is no lating themselves from others. ordinary feat. Few chapters have There were French folks, received superior status for so Germans, Brazilians, Africans and many years. Americans all bonding together "Through presentations given for one purpose." by professionals, professors and University students from Kenya students, I have gained knowl- organized the marathon in coor- edge about the many options and Km Hull BG News dination with the Student Global career paths for accountants, TAKING A STAND: Students, faculty and community members march from the Student Union to the post office Saturday afternoon to communication skills, interview protest the war in Iraq. Protesters were followed by another group carrying signs supporting the troops and the war. AIDS, PAGE 2 skills and networking," said Schnipke, a second-year member of the group. "I have also gained many contacts with professionals, former students and current stu- SARAH COX OVKRSKASI FIFTH IN A SPRING SERIES dents. My success in the organiza- tion comes from my drive to be a successful businesswoman in the future and from the executive board and professors over the semester." THE MIGHTY GANGES Beta Alpha Psi is a national honorary organization for stu- SACRED RIVER SUFFERS FROM HEAVY POLLUTION dents majoring in accounting and By Sarah Cox not go away. en containers, but had the man information systems. OVERSEAS REPORTER On the Ganges River cruise, I fill them for me. I watched the The local chapter has about 35 VARANASI, India—My visit to could see vague images of tem- paddles go in and out of the members, both undergraduate India was not going to be com- ples through the dense fog. Men water. They disappeared into the and graduate students. plete until I visited the most and women submerged into the sooty, smelly river. "Beta Alpha Psi definitely pre- sacred Hindu pilgrimage site, holy waters, swishing the green- When I arrived back at die pares you for the working world the Ganges River. I was there on black water in their mouths. ship in the city of Chennai, I and allows you to make many Holi Day, the festival of colors We passed two cremation opened my bags. One of the con- beneficial contacts, Schnipke and love, but not everything was sites. Men surrounded one dead tainers had opened, leaving the said. "We have a lot of fun togeth- so pretty. body, shaving the corpse's head smell of ashes and rot. A black er and are always looking for new As our group walked past sil- for its sunrise cremation. The stain remained on my new members." ver-faced men laughing at us, I man's ashes would later be Pashmina scarves. The Ganges Students wishing to join must could smell something foul. thrown into the holy waters. was no doubt polluted. meet academic requirements and There were cows roaming freely "I will not bathe in the river," "It would be meaningful to participate in various professional in the streets, and their dung left Naveen, our tour guide warned. Indians who have brought back and community service activities. evidence of their passage. I "My mom asks me if I bathed in water from the Ganges to only Anyone interested in joining may walked further and saw a man the river, and I tell her that I took open it up and smell it, and they contact Bill Cappel, who is the fac- who was leaving excrement in a shower at the hotel in Varanasi. have to think about it," said ulty adviser for the Department of the street as well. But they That is the closest 1 will ever get." George Williams, professor of Accounting and Management weren't the only source of the Another boat approached, religious studies at California Information Systems. He can be stench. selling post cards and golden State University, who has spent reached by e-mail at I saw a sign ahead saying containers for Ganges River years in India researching Sarah Coi BG New cappelwiStba-bg. "Ganges River," announcing our water. I heeded Naveen's warn- IN THE MIST: A man climbs into his boat on the banks ot the arrival. The pungent smell did ing and bought two of the gold- GANGES, PAGE 2 Ganges River in on a foggy day in Varanasi, India.
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Ganges river contaminated < l^^ft ■'; ■ ^^ GANGES. FROM PAGE 1 never saw any on my trip. ship somewhere, they believe the mental consciousness in the "Sadhus, holy men and place takes onsomeofthe energy Hindu scripture." Hinduism. '"If il smells that awful, women, are not cremated," of those who worship there," The Ganges will remain filthy how could it be pure?" Williams said. "Their bodies are Williams said. "Those who wor- until major renovations are done Many factors contribute to the taken from the monastery to the ship there also take on the energy in the sewage treatment meth- contamination. "It's the untreat- river and dropped in. I've seen a of the place. So many people ods. It is hard to tell if Hindu ed sewage of millions of people body float right by. The water bathing in the Ganges believe it beliefs, which are over 4,500 years that is some of the problem," purification works for Varanasi. I constantly acquires greater holi- old, will end because environ- Williams said. "Every city along would not take a bath at the hotel ness. mentalists argue people should the way dumps its sewage and unless I knew it went through a "What is frightening is that a watch what they put into the factory chemicals into the river. chlorine treatment plant," he scientific test of the Ganges has river. Water breeds life, but it can There is such a mythological said. I started to feel queasy about yielded warnings from the gov- also take it. r / belief in the power of the Ganges the shower I had taken at the ernment that people should not If you thought Bowling Green ~4Ft~- * to purify anything that they hotel in Varanasi. only avoid drinking the water, water was dirty, be grateful that believe they can dump factory 1 didn't understand how people they should not bathe in it," you're not going to school in pollutants in the Ganges, and the could bathe in this filthy water Williams added. "The environ- Varanasi.stuck in bed with ame- ^^^*=*mO^^^ pollutants won't hurt it." and dump bodies into it when mentalist movement is finally bic dysentery. Our water isn't so Slrlti CM BG N»i I had heard stories of bodies they had to drink from it as well. kicking into gear, and there are bad, even if we might have to boil ON THE BANKS: A woman scoops water from the Ganges River in floating in the Ganges, although I "When Hindus come and wor- enormous amounts of environ- it from time to time. Drink on. Varanasi, India. The river is often used as a place to dump sewage. Walkers endure cold Weekly Forecast AIDS, FROM PAGE 1 Proceeds go to Rural Health was professor in construction hron^lit to you by li(i News Student Meteoroluist Nicholas Kckstein Care, a nongovernment orga- management Travis Chapin, 53, The changing weather of cloudy skies and the chance of before skies partially clear. AIDS, a network of students nization in Kenya that initiates at 19:28; third was student lacob spring continues in Ohio, as our showers for our area Tuesday from high schools, colleges and projects for research and aware- Smith, 23. at 19:54. Friday will be cooler with a high weekend cold spell will begin to night and early Wednesday. The in the upper 50s. graduate schools working ness. Those unable to partici- Winners were given pieces of end today. front will make northern toward raising HIV/AIDS pate in the marathon or who Kenyan art. Chapin presented a Another weak warm front Although it will remain cool, progress again Wednesday and awareness nationwide. The wish to make donations can maasai necklace to Bettina should move through the area with a high in the lower 40s and Thursday, allowing the warm event was organized to raise contact Edward for more details Shuford, assistant vice president Saturday, creating a chance of scattered flurries this morning, sector of a storm to our west to showers for northwest Ohio, the both awareness and funds to at [email protected] or of student affairs and director of wanner air is headed our way. A move over Bowling Green. high will again be in the 50s. boost efforts in the fight against 419-352-9849. the Center for Multicultural and chance of rain or snow showers Wednesday and Thursday Sunday looks to warm up HIV/AIDS in Kenya. "We've succeeded in every- Academic Initiatives. Chapin exists overnight as a warm front should thus be good for out- The marathon started as an thing," Edward said. "We've bowed several times, mimicking slightly with a good chance of moves toward northwest Ohio. door activity, with partly cloudy idea and a desire to do some- never seen people so enthusias- the traditional Kenyan way of rain. The first in a series of low- The chance of rain will con- skies each day and highs in the pressure systems will move thing to help those in Kenya, tic." presenting gifts or prizes to peo- tinue into the first day of April, 60s to around 70. home to students Edward Student Robert McCleery, ple of honor, according to toward Bowling Green from the which should warm into the 50s As a cold front moves through southwest. The first half of next Manyibe, Bernard Manyibe, who runs regularly, said he was Mamboleo. as the warm front moves the area early Friday morning, it week could be fairly wet. George Mambolco and Joshua excited to participate in the Stop "I think that this is very won- through the area The front may will provide a chance of rain Otiso, who have been working AIDS Marathon. Despite the derful that students have taken stall just north of Ohio, meaning showers for part of the day on this event since lanuary. occasional windburn and the the initiative to do it," said "Sometimes we would work gusts of wind slowing him, he Lorraine I. 1 laricombe, dean of late into the night to make sure finished in 10th place, at 28 University Libraries. "It shows things go well," said Edward, minutes, 24 seconds. that there are people who care marathon coordinator. "It was a "1 really think that it is impor- and want to make a difference. challenge, but a great learning tant to participate in cultural They have planted the seed, and experience." diversity events," he said. "Also, 1 I hope it grows the conscious- Troops cautious in holy areas The group wrote letters, con- have friends from Kenya and ness of AIDS in Africa and in the tacted prospective sponsors Africa. I found it exciting that all world." WAR, FROM PAGE 1 some locations in Najaf are on the townspeople to turn over and organized volunteers. the people put out the effort Bernard said he looks forward military's "no target" list — to be Saddam's zealots. "1 am very thankful for all the when it was so cold out... The to the next marathon. attack a holy site in Iraq. An attack fired at only in self defense. To the north, brigades of the volunteers, runner committee turnout was good and everyone "We hope more people will on holy shrines will only provoke "We take our responsibility to Army's 3rd Infantry Division members and sponsors — we was optimistic." come and attend the one next the uncontrolled anger of these things very seriously and advanced 10 miles to near worked together as a team," he Student Mario Rothmund, 24, year," he said. Muslims, especially Shiites, with treat them with the utmost Karbala, just 50 miles from said. finished first, at 16:32; second serious consequences to the respect," he said. Baghdad — also a Shiite holy city. attackers." So the Army still held out hope One battalion was slowed by the Capt. Micah Pharris, an attor- that the battle could be avoided. need to shepherd dozens of sur- ney in the 101st Airbome's judge Using loudspeakers mounted on rendering Iraqi soldiers. 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"Neither the Bush administration nor their bombs are 'smart'."
Iraq's Health Minister UMID MADHAT MUBARAK.accusing Coalition forces of targeting Iraqi civilians. (amMduan) OPINION Protesters: Dorft disrupt daily life
Many people throughout the testers forming a line one mile staging a "die-in" to show the loss disrupt everyday life to such an sections of restaurants. They Maybe these protests bring some world are protesting the United long became violent. Four pro- of American life that the war with extent that people are laying in were only disrupting the part of disruption to our streets to show States' war with Iraq, including testers were arrested and 50 peo- Iraq will bring. However, these streets and blocking building society they found unjust. us that war is not to be taken U.S. citizens. There have even ple were injured. Violence should protesters were outside of a gov- entrances. This is not free If the current protesters are lightly been some arrests made in con- never be used when protesting, ernment building. These protest- speech. trying to get people to notice the Then is no doubt that our nection with the protests. In by the police or by the protesters. ers chose to lay in die middle of a These types of protests were war, then they should just hand country doesn't see the horrors some cases, the police stepped in But sometimes a bit of force is New York City intersection. used during the Civil Rights out a TV Guide with all news of war first-hand, at least not only after the protesters became needed to dislodge the protest- According to organizers quot- Movement. In that case, they channels circled. The war now. violent. In other cases, protesters ers. Does this sound like an ed on CNN.com, the idea was to were warranted because people receives constant coverage. Nonetheless, protesters should were arrested for trespassing and injustice? show that "every day now, the were protesting an unjust law Maybe the hope of the pro- realize dial blocking streets vio- other minor offenses. So where In New York City more than lives of Iraqis are ending, and our that disrupted the everyday lives testers at the "die-in" was to shed lates others' rights to go to work, should protesters draw the line 200 people were attested after everyday lives must end as well." of millions of people. And no one light on what Iraqi civilians school or wherever they please. when trying to prove their point? protesting in midtown We at The BG News support die laid in the streets to stop traffic. might be going through. The war Don't promote freedom by tak- In Madrid, Spain, 200,000 pro- Manhattan. The protesters were right to protest, but it should not The protesters sat in restricted isn't in our streets, it is in theirs. ing it away.
What does America stand for? PEOPLE Clinton's scandals JEANETTE Clearly, if my mother is pro- what terrorism is - fear? But wait, BEAL America. I should be as well. On don't we act on fear each day? I ON THE STREET my father's side, I am third-gen- mean, each day someone says helped his politics Quest Columnist eration American; with my great- something to me or a friend (or Who is the most grandfather trekking here in the hey-.what about those eggs I where you store the name of early 1900s to escape the oppres- previously mentioned?) because famous person that V\ CURT your third grade teacher. The I read the newspaper a few sion Russian lews experienced - gasp!-they are afraid of my HARRIS obvious question is why do you have ever met? people protest now and they days ago and then spent about during the Pogroms. My grand- sexuality. Yet, there are lots of Opinion Columnist 20 minutes in utter disbelief. I father and father both served in groups in America, powerful and didn't then? read several editorials written by our great military and encour- influential groups that approve The answer seems simple fellow students here at BGSU aged me to do the same, which I of such fear-inducing Ix'havior. People against the current enough to me. At the time of who consider war protesters would have considered had I not So perhaps this war is not really military operations in Iraq Operation Desert Fox, the citi- unpatriotic and un-American. been bom blind. war at all. but an American value claim that George W. Bush vio- zens of the United Slates, along My first reaction (consequently 1 lowever, the pride of our ... one of those "pigs in the par- lated international law by with many other countnes, attacking Iraq without the were preoccupied with oilier resulting in this guest column) armed forces was instilled in me lor" we all know exists, but pre- 1 was to write something stating and I can remember being tend not to see. proper UN. approval. In 1991, things. The world was not wor- how horrid and catastrophic this taught how to properly salute at So while this principle, this we waited for approval as the ried about where and when war will lie. age 8. Yes, my parents taught me value of ours - of power, privi- LUCAS SHAFFER case for war was fairly black war would take place; at the However, I felt this was unnec- to wave our flag proudly. lege, domination - that which SOPHOMORE and white. Iraq invaded anoth- time, we were worried about er country without provocation where Bill Clintons penis had essary as there are several folks Then I considered my view on we call liberation - isn't BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES writing about this already. Then 1 the world in general. A proactive embraced by someone, they and the global community, been. thought that a well-meaning person by nature, I have always must not be a part of our society. "I met Dale Earnhardt, with support of the United Sure it sounds laughable, but Nations, responded with chalking of the sidewalks around supported peace and equality. I Still, isn't that the great part God rest his soul. think about it. The coverage of campus would suffice my pent- thought about die countless about citizensliip here? I mean, Operation Desert Storm. that scandal dominated the up emotions, but again someone limes folks shouted at me or the at least that's what my parents He was fast." The argument for a few peo- airwaves like the war domi- beat me to it. So, my next great time that eggs were thrown at taught me - part of being an ple now is that the United nates the airwaves now, per- idea would be to do an internal me and my friends from a pass- American is being able to have States' attack without United haps even more so. I, as well as searching of my true motives in ing car back home, simply your own mind, your own Nations support, even If the many odier people, wondered protesting this war. Am I anti- because we were queer and thoughts. In fact, that's some- ultimate goal is to enforce U.N. why Bill Clinton didn't come American and unpatriotic? enjoying the chance at "life, lib- thing dial pro-war folks have mandates, is a dangerous clean about his relationship At first, I thought of my lin- erty, and die pursuit of happi- been shouting about - that if we precedent and that George W. from the beginning. If he eage. I am a first-generation ness" at a coffee shop. were in any other nation, Bush should be impeached for admitted the truth, the scandal American on my mother's side - We laughed it off as nothing protesting would get us killed or his so-called war crimes. could have gone away, and she moved here from Germany major, no one was hurt and sure- hurt. Yet, I turn on the television However, George W Bush is we'd think about other tilings, not the American president 20 years ago, with me in tow. I ly it was nothing serious - noth- and sec a truck driver barrel his like Operation Desert Fox. who has set the "dangerous 1 think it was a brilliant strat- was always proud of this fact, as I ing out of the ordinary, as our semi into a line of protesters, and JACKIE LANCE was raised to appreciate the government has yet to protect hear pro-war folks call me precedent." egy on Clinton's part and I voluminous opportunities this the rights and safety of queer "French" (wrong country, guys) SOPHOMORE. IPC In 1998. then-President admire him for it. Americans William Jefferson Clinton great nation has to offer me. I people in America. But that's not or throw "stones." "50 Cent in the club arc too stubborn to compro- watched my mother struggle "true" oppression, I supposed, All of this doesn't make me feel ordered an attack on Iraq by- mise anymore, but they're fick- against stereotypes of non-citi- and I still waved my flag ptoudly. in Chicago." United States and British le enough to be distracted. So very privileged or safe, nor does forces, which was not sanc- zens and her frustration at mas- And then I got around to the it make a lot of sense to me. Clinton distracts us with his tioned by the United Nations. tering the English language, whole war thing Yes. just like a Perhaps if everyone did an inter- penis over here, while he push- whic-h she learned here at age 26. vast majority of the population, This military action was in es through his agenda over nal search too, we would all real- response to the Iraqi expulsion I watched her embarrassment as I m quite tired of hearing of this ize the true motivations for this there. It worked, and it's my ignorant people treated her war with Iraq. In many ways, it of United Nations weapons opinion that because of this, war, rather than blindly listening inspectors. A few people are unintelligently - assuming her sounds like terrorism to me. I to what media hype feeds us. Clinton was able to accomplish calling for the impeachment of accent meant that she was stu- mean, acting on a fear to bomb Then perhaps we can all move more of his agenda the way he pid - and I vowed that I would civilian-inhabited areas in hopes George W Bush for this war, wanted it done, with less resis- for peace and liberation from the but do you remember anyone still love this nation that she so of reaching their leader sounds self-induced fear this nation so tance from lawmakers and the willingly embraced. pretty scary to me and isn't that readily grasps. wanting to impeach Bill American public. Clinton? [Dday in America, without MELANIE SLATTERY That was a nick question; the constant distraction of the JUNIOR Bill Clinton did have impeach- presidential genitalia, ment hearings brought against APPAREL MERCHANDISING Americans can and do think him, but not for a war. In fact, about the military action in / P35»r...\ e ,' ttow's 7ne \ —x. "Mario Lopez from Operation Desert Fox took Iraq. This makes for a tough Saved by the Bell." place in the midst of Clinton's sale for President Bush. Itop impeachment hearings. Do culture judges George W Bush you remember people protest- on his ability to lead the nation ing against Operation Desert and Clinton by what he did Fox? 1 suppose a better ques- with his penis. Two separate tion would be, do you even criteria for the same job. remember Operation Desert So if and when you decide to Fox? protest the war, don't use the I'm guessing that unless you "dangerous precedent" argu- or a family member participat- ment, because I for one will ed in that military action, the not buy it. And if by some odd memories you had of that mili- chance President Bush reads ASHLEY BRUTZER tary operation have been this, I suggest he go find him- stored in the back recesses of SOPHOMORE self a college girl. The Iraqi peo- your mind somewhere near ple might thank him for it. EARLY CHILDHOOD ED. 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Softball BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY Wed., April 2 vs. Ohio (DH) at 2 p.m. Sun., April 6 vs. Toledo (DH) at 1 p.m. Tennis l-'ri., April 4 at Marshall at 1 p.m. Sat., April 5 Gymnastics places fourth .it Miami at I p.m. By Daniel Gedney was our best meet of the season," Men's Golf S»0»'S RtPOBUI she said. "Our season was a little The Bowling Green gymnas- rough and we were hoping this Fit & Sat., April 4-5 tics team took advantage of their would be our best meet and I .ii Marshall Invitational opportunity to host the Mid- think we pulled through...it wasa American Conference champi- good way to end our season." Track onships Saturday afternoon. The leading the way for the Sat., April 5 Falcons finished fourth among Falcons in the floor event was Ihe seven MAC schools partici- Melissa Popovich. Popovich tied al McDonald's Invitational In pating with a season high team for fourth place with a score of Athens, Ohio at 10 a.m. score of 195.175. This mark 9.900. like Kassouf, Popovich Women's Golf eclipsed the previous season best was also more excited about the of 194.275. which they set on team's performance than her Sun. & Mon., April 6-7 March 2. own individual accomplish- ai Bronco Invitational "I was absolutely elated with ments. our performance," head coach "It's the best we've done all year Dan Connelly said. "This was and we had the most energy that definitely our best perfonnance we've had all year," Popovich of the year. We did il at the right said. "The crowd definitely helps time." us. It gets us into it and I think Brandon Ann Marie Kassouf was given they get into il. Il brings up the Second Team All-MAC honors. energy." Kassouf's combined score of Jessica Guyer and k.iihv 39.100 placed her fourth in Ihe Emerson led the Falcons in the in control i inliudu.il all-around. beam event. They finished in a tie "Ann Marie has not had this for fifth place with a score of type of perfonnance at the MAC 9.825. Kassouf and Kristin championships in the past," DiPetro contributed scores of of "HIS" Connelly said. "This was really 9.800 as the Falcons posted a sea- her opportunity to shine.this son best score of 48.900 in this was pretty special for her and I event. am really happy for her." Guyer and Kassouf were the team "It's pretty exciting because 1 top Falcons in the vault. Their have never done very well at a score of 9.775 was good for an By Erin Schorr MAC meet before," Kassouf said. 11th place tie. CUtSI BtPOBllR "It's a big accomplishment for On ihe uneven bars, the l-arly before the sun has risen myself." Falcons were led by Popovich on a cold February morning, Kassouf was not only pleased and Kari FJste. who tied for 10th Bowling Green head football with her individual accomplish- with a score of 9.850, setting a coach Gregg Hrandon is awake ment but was also excited with season high for the Falcons in and i c.uly lo start the day. ihe team's performance. It's (i a.m. and he is in the Turf " We did really good today. This GYMNASTICS, PAGE 6 BenSwanger BGNews Room of ihe indoor facility. Bi.union looks as if he is the one PERFECT LANDING: A Falcon gymnast finishes her vault with a smile as her teammates cheer her ready lo condition in his gray on in the background. The Falcons finished fourth in the MAC Championships. hooded sweatshirt and black nylon pants but right now he wafts for his team... HIS team. Central Michigan finishes first at MAC Championships Brandon moves about, never lingering in the same spot for too By Zach Baker MAC Championships record. the best in every athlete, and we again at Regionals." championships with a total score long lie is jovial, walking Assistant SPOMS EDITOR Central also dominated many just felt really good today.. .it was While the Chippewas came of 196.125. around, lalking and joking with The house that roars more of the individual awards, as Katie the best meet of my career, and away with a convincing victory, Connelly said he was pleased coaches and players waiting for than lived up lo its name Teft, Kara Reighard, Bethany the best meet for Central several of the other teams at the with the way the event came off, the hands of his watch to slims Saturday. Couturier and Michele Orloski Michigan." event had strong showings. and was happy diat the team's ly'M) a.m. U|M>n connection of This lime, Anderson Arena were each named to the five- Reighard said thai Ihe overall In what Bowling Green coach best performance came both at the minute hand to the six all wasn't rocking for a basketball gymnast All-MAC first team. points record attained Saturday Dan Connelly called his team's home and at the championships. jokes are set aside and its lime lo game. The Mid-American Central coach Jerry Reighard could help his learn gain some strongest showing of Ihe year, BG "That's obviously the icing on mold Ins team. Conference Gymnasiics said he was proud of the results, respect on the national level. scored fourth in the seven team the cake," Connelly said. "In As the station work com- Championships brought out and thankful for Ihe way his "It's a milestone...we have championships, with an overall addition to that, there was a lot of mences, hi andon buzzes around large crowds from each of the team perfonned. been overshadowed in the Mid- score of 195.175. energy that went into preparing the mil encouraging Ihe players seven schools that competed in "It was really an incredible day, American Conference for so Eastern Michigan edged out to run this competition. Clearly, as ihe morning goes on. Brandon the event. and we really felt the lard's pres- many years, and people don't BG for third place with an overall this is a very stressful meet, a very is an observer but is not as The most noise, however, was ence in the arena," Reighard said. take us as being a legitimate score in the events of 195.350. competitive meet...to have this intense and up in player's faces made by Central Michigan, who "1 can honestly say that without power," Reighard said. "For a Kent State, whose head coach kind of performance in this as other coaches have been, dominated nearly all of the four thai, this team would not be as team to gel over 197 in this con- Bricc Biggin was named MAC arena with a nice crowd and a lot Scoll Mtuc/kowski, a starting left events. They finished with an good as it is. It was a great com- ference. I think it speaks vol- coach of the year for the fifth of support was really nice to guard., said. overall score of 197.425 set a new petition that always brings out umes, and hopefully we can do it time, came in second in Ihe have." Hrandon felt this change in coaching siylc was going to make the team better because the encouragement is making the leant 11 ntcenrrate less on making mistakes Offense "lie makes YOU want to play well and do it lor him.'' tight end Falcons go 3-1 C l.li;;l,lllctl said. no longer 11 us morning Brandon joins in the activities. Quarterbacks' roach Mick McCali is surround- over weekend ed by nine players jumping rope, equals Brandon steps right into Ihe drill BylaymeRamson Saturday afternoon, with tSSISIAN' SPOMS [DUOS and tries his hand at improving Eastern leading 2-0. The his footwork. After a lew revolu- Bowling Green went into the Falcons fell short of a comeback victories tions he lands on ihe rope, slops, weekend series with Eastern victory, scoring in ihe fifth and sixth innings, but losing 3-2. smiles ami then Starts again. Il Michigan with a 2-0 Mid- By Enk Cassano appears as though everyone is American Conference record. Tyler Saneholtz look over for SPOMS REPORT! H Kyle Knoblauch on Ihe mound gelling in shape lor the sidelines Foul games and 48 hours later. When the Bowling Green when the game resumed on ol Brandons favorite place to the Falcons were 3-3 In Ihe con- baseball team has an offensive Saturday, giving up one run and play Doyt Perry Stadium. ference. outburst like they did in The Falcons avoided Ihe four hits in five and 2/3 innings Next season will mark Ihe first Saturday's nightcap against of work. Missed opportunities yeai thai Hrandon will be on the sweep by the MAC VVesl Eastern Michigan at Steller Field, defending champions by win- were the problem for the sidelines ol Ihe Held. For Ihe past it gives fans warm fuzzies about Falcons in the game, stranding IWO seasons he has been high ning yesterday's nightcap in BG teams from previous years. lOnmnersonbase. above the Held watching ihe Ypsilanii. Mich.. 3-1. Earlier in The 2001 team that led the [he day the Falcons lost 4-2 in "We didn't take advantage of game from Ihe coaches' box. nation in offense. A team that some opportunities there in the Tally mornings are nothing extra innings once piled up 77 runs in a four- first game and when you got a new lo Brandon. Since the age of Yesterday's games and ihe game series against Buffalo. first game on Saturday featured 3-2 ball game, it's very impor- Hi he has started many days in When BG scores 11 runs in a pitching battles. while tant that you execute and move ihe early hours of the morning; game, that's the team that won Saturday's second game was a base runners." BG coach how else do you plan lo hike up the Mid-American Conference slugfesi. Eastern Michigan ral- Danny Schmitz said. "1 think we and down some of the highesi regular-season title last year. A lied back from a seven-run had a couple of different situa- peaks in Colorado before the team that had I en Elias and deficil to defeat the Falcons in tions where we had guys on dinner bell makes its first chime? Corey Loomis at the top of the thai game. 13-11. second and third and nobody lo s(K'ak will) Brandon about order to bolster the dangerous The Falcons traveled to out and didn't advance any- hiking is lo see the true essence bats of David Barkholz and Kelly Ypsilanti on Friday for the first body and didn't score any runs, of Ihe human spirit. Brandon's Hunt. game of the series but the game that was the difference in that face explodes into a smile thai But Elias and Loomis are was delayed for 22 minutes game." stretches farther than the dis- gone, and so are the days when between Ihe first and second Bowling Green's offense tance between those favored Ban Snnpr BG Hen BG could slug their way to wins peaks. innings and eventually called in stepped it up for the second the bottom of the third. Play CLOSE CATCH: First baseman Kelly Hunt (34) gloves the ball as a resumed in Bowling Green on Buffalo player reaches the base on March 22 at Steller Field. OFFENSE, PAGE 6 BRANDON. 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GET IN ON THE ACTION AT WWWiGNEWS.COM/SP0RTS 6 Monday. March 31,2003 SPORTS WWW.BGNEWS.COM Brandon is the ideal head coach Baseball have credited it to the fact that he struggles BRANDON. FROM PAGE b is a family man. They have also The former Star Scout has described him as calm, cool and climbed eight of the 54 peaks and collected. "He has the perfect tempera- with new has all of the climbs videotaped and logged in his personal library ment to be a head coach," offen- in his office on the east side of sive coordinator Greg Studrawa Doyt Perry Stadium. Me is also said. "If panic breaks out, he gets the solution to the problem and transition quick to state that only two men have climbed all 54 peaks. goes with it." Not only does he have the An example Studrawa gave OFFENSE. FROM PAGE 5 news articles commemorating was the 2001 game at en masse. BG may have scored these men's accomplishments, Northwestern University. II runs in Saturday's nightcap, but also a picture of himself With only a few ticks left on the but Eastern Michigan scored 13. standing atop Longs Peak which clock, former BG coach Urban The Falcons wasted a 9-2 lead sits 14,225 feet high. The pic- Meyer told Brandon he wanted to in that game. The clouds gath- turesque backdrop showcases a win it right then and there. ered faster on the field than they light blue sky, dark brown rock Without hesitation, Brandon did in the 35-degree sky. 9-2 and Brandon in a stance that devised a game plan to get the job became 11-4 became 11-7, and resembles Rocky Balboa after done. Receiver Robert Redd met before BG knew what was on top beating his Russian opponent. the end zone and Receiver Cole of them, the Eagles had tied the Brandon comes across as being Magner ran the 2-point conver- game, sent it into extra innings, totally in his element; especially sion. Bowling Green stunned taken the lead and won. since he has a cell phone in his Northwestern, 43-42. In past years, the Falcons hand. "It didn't work up there,'1 A sign in Coach Studrawa's might have been able to score Brandon said, "but you better nITii e said "None of us is strong as more runs. Twenty if needed. It believe I tried." all of us." Brandon realizes the wasn't great fundamental base- Brandon's cell phone is always tmth behind this statement and ball and it usually didn't make close to him. If it is not sitting has gathered a strong supporting coach Danny Schmitz terribly atop his oak desk then it is up to cast that he jokingly describes as happy to have to win solely on his ear while he is on a long, lone- agile, hostile anil mobile. They brute offensive force, but wins ly recruiting trip. are willing to work 20-hour days were wins. The father figure to the Falcons without blinking an eye or ever Ben Swinger BGNews Now, more than any time in has been described by his players blinking again, he said. the last several years, every part Yet, the office is not just filled HEA0ING IN A NEW DIRECTION: Gregg Brandon speaks at a press conference in December after as very easy to talk to. This is being named the new head football coach. of BG's team has to be service- apparent with all of the phone with football talk. Coach able for them to win. calls he is continuously plagued Brandon and Studrawa have an ry has gone as far as when asked our bench but to flow over team up north" and the exact It is proving to be a tough tran- by. He does not seem to mind to on going battle over hockey. about the team he just points behind the opponent's bench number of calendar days will fill sition for a team much younger take the needed time to solve any Coach Studrawa would like to northward towards 1-75 as Falcon also. He has learned first hand your ears with surprise. than they have been recently. A problem when he hears a famil- think that if Brandon were not a lure keeps the team from men- how a crowd can intimidate a The dawning of that day can't transition slowed further by a iar automated voice telling him coach he would be the play-by- tioning the Rockets in the offices. team and break their concen- come soon enough and the growing collection of weather- play announcer for the Detroit One change he would like to tration and would like to teach team couldn't be more ready he has an incoming call. RedWings. Brandon would prob- instigated delays and postpone- Offensive lineman lohn enact for next year's season, is to other Mid-American than to try to keep pace with ments. Rain on Friday forced the l-anning described him as a ably laugh in his face seeing that see the student body keep up the Conference schools that same the man of lofty goals that Falcons to play over 30 innings in "player's coach," meaning the he is a Colorado Avalanche fan. support for the team, and take it lesson. advises his players to "Never, two days this weekend. players know that he has their This rivalry is not the only one one step further. He would like While opening day at Doyt never, never, never give up." BG is losing well-played pitch- best interest in mind and is Brandon recognizes. He sees the them to "i!<'t nasty like (hey were Percy seems to be far down the As the morning conditioning ers' duels, and turning around always looking out for them. rivalry between Bowling Green in Northern Illinois." 1 le encour- road, Coach Brandon's team is sessions ends, the boys are the next day and losing slugfests. Bowling Green coaches have and "the team up north" to be the ages the students to paint more ready to strap on the pads and jumping and huddled singing But the Falcons seem to be better noticed this personality trait and best in college football. The rival- bodies and to not only sit behind would play tomorrow if he "Ay Ziggy Zoomba." Under the off when they play for the small asked them to. lust ask watchful eye of Coach Gregg lead. Four of their five wins have Brandon or his Falcon Family Brandon this will be a familiar 1 come when they have scored less how long until they play "tin sight for years to come. than five runs, a 23-7 manhan- dling of Penn in Fresno, Calif, the lone exception. CHEERL EADING High score or low score, 5*G~ Schmitz is taking a blunt mental- VISIT OUR 4? Gymnasts ity to every loss. His comments over the weekend have typified TRY OUTS FULL LIQUOR SAP what he has had to say about For more details, e-mail I35J.SYMI.D. 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I thought they Eastern Michigan freshman Falcons play at Cleveland State Campus Events Rmte needed lor Fall/Spring sem. did a good job. losh Baughman Trevor Oirpenter pitched the full on Wednesday at 2 p.m. before Lofl apt. dwntwn $325/mo. includes had a big hit in the second game," ten innings of yesterday's first returning to Bowling Green for a H20 egillaSbgnet or 330-518-2410 Schmitz said. "We're starting to game, surrendering two runs on Fraternities ■ Sororities doubleheader with Oakland on EDUCATION ABROAD Clubs ' Student Groups swing a little bit better but we still seven hits. BG's Kyle Knoblauch Saturday. PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION Please attend one ol the following Earn $1,000-$2.000 this semester Help Wanted pre-departure orientation sessions it with a proven CampusFundraiser you are planning to study abroad 3 hour lund raising event. dunng Summer 2003. 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Page 12 Will Hip-Hop Accept Homosexuals... Page 13 4 Women Forum... Page 14 4 Men Forum... Page 15 Tid Bits Page 16 Representing he CREED Misrepresented Now more than ever, all people must be together. Every sister every broth- er everywhwere who feels the time is in the air, for common blood flows through common veins and common eyes all see the same. Now more than ever people must be together. Obsidian is a volcanic glass which is formed from molten lava. We have acquired the name, because as a glass it is reflective. As a magazine we should be reflective of the people we serve and their interests. A volca- canic eruption and the pouring of lava is also significant, for it is an indica- tion of this magazine which holds as one of its functions to erupt interest and awareness from the people. The Obsidian has stood out for its significant meaning to this magazine which is a reflection of peoples of color. Reaching out to §aSieC QAarc^uez Iris Resendez Alexis De-Ande Johnell Gore "He never gives up on anything. Gabiel was always His lifetime dream of becoming an "He always likes to entertain entertainer/recording artist will be and make people happy, he has such a positive spirit. put on hold for awhile but I know a positive outlook on life. Most He always had so that will not stop him from making of all he is an inspiration to most many insightful things it into a reality. He is a very strong everyone he comes in contact to say. I could sit and and passionate person and thats with." talk to him for hours." how he will always be." Tiemey Grayson Jesus Sandoval "He is an incredibly talented individual Our jprayers "He always has a smile on his who always tries to bring out the best face. When you see him, he gave in people and he always has a posi- everything to God. He's very reli- tive attitude." I go out to gious and strong." §a6ie(> may fie have afufll (Donations in assistance and speedy §a6ieC*s deaCtfx care can 6e made recovery. at the QAuCticuCturaCCenter for Academic Initiatives* ...... -...■-•-■ TALIB KWELI " REFLECTION ETERNAL" "Some get caught sleepin on them EMINEM "EMINEM SHOW" other cities so when they go. They "My thoughts are sporadic, I act like I'm an addict NAS "IT WAS WRITTEN" come back as tales and niggas we I rap like I'm addicted to smack like I'm Kim Mathers "Making me kill but what I feel ain't feel ain't used to know But I don't want to go back and forth in constant battles never mattered Never looked up to see the stars and The fact is I rather sit back and bump some rappers When I'm empty I'm quiet finding myself all their heavenly glory So this is like a full blown attack I'm launching at them fienin to be fired Just straight ahead cause the periph- The track is on some battling raps who want some static A broken safety niggas place me in shelves eral is buildings with mad story's Cause I don't really think the fact that I'm slim matters under beds Not flawless but dramas is played out, A plaque of platinum status is whack if I'm not the baddest' So I beg for my next owner to be a shorties get layed out thorough bred Like respect and fade out like TV. sets Keeping me filled up with hollow heads to the banks of our memory ANDRE ( OUTKAST) "AQUEMI How you like me now I go plow it's that shit We'll never forget you layin on your "At age 15 they start smoking Billy Clint that moves crowds back askin for God to bless you Now he's 21 and wants to know where the time went Makin every ghetto foul I might have took Good morning, good afternoon, good Hey hey what's the haps? Well see your time elapsed your first child night, what have you done with your Have you ever thought of the meaning of the word Scarred your life, crippled your style life T trapped I gave you power I made you buck wild Baboon on your back, but what's sad is that crack I gave you power." Was introduced to Hispanic communities and blacks But then it spread to white and got everyone's undivied attention cause your daughter is on it and DEAD PREZ - "LETS GET FREE" you can't hide it. Maybe your son tried it, rehab too "These record labels slang our tapes like dope crowded You can be next in line and sign writin rhymes and You scared, she scared , they scared, I said broke. You'd rather have a lexus or justice They scared they scared to talk about it - Ya'll A dream or some substance Scared" A beamer or necklace or freedom It's real hip hop and it don't stop till We get the po-po off the block" TUPAC "MAKAVELI" "They say my ghetto instrumental detramental to kids As if they can't see the misery in which they live Blame me for the outcome ban my records check it April 22, 2003 Don't have to bump this but please respect it I took a minus no w the hard times are behind us 7PM in Union Ballroom V V Turn it to a plus now they stuck livin blinded mmmm By: Laura Turner Guest Columnist "Black brother, I love you socially and politically. Just as Ida B. to sisters everywhere for black men nine spirits of Black women by exalt- There is no one above you Wells lead the anti-lynching crusade to treat us as if we were invisible ing others as more beautiful and I want for you to know that which fought to protect black men women - completely erased from the therefore more valuable. I'm here for you forever true..." from lynching practices in the late history and future of our people. Beauty standards have a big effect It seems that as black people 19th century, sisters today make it I hear so many self-proclaimed on the psyche of black women, strive to better themselves and race their personal mission to get involved educated brothers making comments affecting their self-esteem as well as into the future, we continually over- in efforts to combat police brutality such as, "Back in Africa the Black self-image and sense of worth. look a growing problem within our and unfair prison sentencing which man was king," or "Brothers will one Outside of these extensive issues community- the rift between black disproportionately affects black men. day rise again to their place as lead- are more practical issues black men and black women, the lack of This raises the question - when ers in the world." women could also use support on, connection stands to hinder our was the last time you turned on the If that time should come will the brothers. progress the longer we refuse to radio and heard a song by a black black man remember that the black Black women are increasingly address it. male praising black women in gener- woman is his queen and that she becoming the poster children of HIV. This is not the typical "why do al (I don't just mean particular female has been by his side through the We are continuously forced to head brothas do this/ why do sistas do body parts)? When have you ever best and worst of times? Will he up families by ourselves and then that" argument that seems to be a heard groups of black men joining remember to uplift her as he uplifts being blamed for all that can go resounding aspect of every black together protesting or fighting in himself? wrong in a single-parent family. male/ female forum. However, it is honor of their women or in support of Exactly how can you consider your- We face discrimination in every an accurate observation that again black women's causes? Do black self to be uplifting the race while area of our lives due to the two and again, black women support and men even know what black women's steadily devaluing and degrading strikes (race AND gender) automati- cherish black men only to receive lit- issues are? your mothers, sisters, daughters, and cally against us. Where our race tle or no reciprocity. Mutual respect, By no means am I suggesting that wives? doesn't cause a problem, our gender support, and understanding are this acknowledgment and respect What are black women's issues, often does, and this is especially painfully absent when it comes to paid to black men by black women is and why should black men care? obvious in corporate and educational black men and women. undeserved or unnecessary. All I'm Many black women continue to settings where we battle stereotypes We all know the verse above to be pointing out is that it too often goes struggle with the European beauty and unequal treatment in order to taken from Angie Stone's popular unrequited. It is very important that standards imposed in this country. taste any kind of success (which is tune praising black men, "Brotha." black men and women uplift, praise, It may seem superficial and easy to still less likely for us than for our If you've ever been to an open-mic and cherish each other if we are to get over, but in reality women in this white male and white female co- session on this campus, you've truly progress as a people. country are still largely defined and workers). undoubtedly heard more than a few This is about more than mutual judged overwhelmingly on appear- Too many black men see how sisters stand up and read beautiful ego-stroking. This is a fundamental ance. For black women who don't strong we are and call us "emascu- poetry dedicated to the strong black love that black men and women often fit into that "ideal" appearance lating," or 'loo independent," com- man. should have for one another. On this as dictated by American media, it is pletely unappreciative of the fact that I regularly attend these sessions campus it is like pulling teeth to get a devastating to watch our own broth- our strength is the one thing that myself. I also attended the 2002 brother to say 'hello' to a black ers adopt and judge us by this stan- held this race together during various Kwanzaa Celebration which was woman passing him on the street; dard. times in our history when a black dedicated to the brothers and includ- brothers here acknowledge one The black man should be willing to man could not, or simply would not, ed an entire segment uplifting and another but too often treat the stand and defend the unique beauty take his place as head of the house- praising black men. Black women women of their race as strangers. that black women exude. Instead we hold. have often stood behind their men Furthermore, it is a slap in the face find many brothers crushing the femi- Continued on page 15 Women's Health as prescribed by Celeste Proctor, junior nursing major and aerobics instructor Ladies, while many of us may not out plan that is safe and effective 10. "LOVE YOUR BODY AND IT be able to schedule an hour a day making sure it is something you love 4. REDUCE STRESS! WILL LOVE YOU BACK!" for exercise, we should at least be to do. Some techniques recommended by Making health conscious decisions able to squeeze in small increments. Remember-do not be afraid to try experts are to think positive now will either ensure a healthy or Twenty minutes here- twenty minutes something new. With persistence thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day unhealthy future. You have the rest there- it all adds up. There are a lot you will reach your fitness goals! doing something you like (i.e. read a of your life (yes, there is life beyond of misconceptions about weight- good book, listen to soothing music, oollftge) to livft. Invest wisplyl , training exercises. Many women are visit a friend, or watch a funny afraid that lifting weights will make Tips for movie). The Health them bulky or that they are not flexi- 5. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ble enough to try yoga or palates. caring for your POLLUTION! Price you may However, by altering some exercis- If you can't live in a smog free envi- es or creating completely new ones, Mind, Body, ronment, at least avoid smoke filled Pay for being one could involve the entire muscle rooms, high traffic areas, breathing in a causing it to be worked to the deep- and Soul... highway fumes and exercising near In Style' est point. Ladies, this means lean, busy thoroughfares. Exercise out- long muscles. side or indoors in air conditioning. - THONG UNDERWEAR Exercising is a fun way of loosing 6. WEAR YOUR SEATBELT! may cause vaginal and urinary or maintaining weight however if one Statistics show that seat belts add to tract infections does not see results then it is up to longevity and help alleviate potential her to take advantage of available injuries in car crashes. - TIGHT PANTS resources. 7. FLOSS YOUR TEETH! may cause rash or infection This may included talking to your Recent studies make a direct con- doctor about healthy regimens to nection between longevity and teeth - BODY PIERCING/ TATTOOING loose weight, consulting a food nutri- flossing. Nobody knows exactly why. may cause hepatitis C transmis- tionist about what you should or Perhaps it's because people who sion and other infections, allergy should not eat, or if you cannot 1.MOVE MORE! floss tend to be more health con- afford visiting doctors visit the recre- Make it a daily challenge to find scious than people who don't? trigger ational center's "Fitwell Center" locat- ways to move your body. 8. AVOID EXCESSIVE DRINKING! ed on the second floor. Climb stairs if given a choice While recent studies show a glass of - HIGH HEEL SHOES Not only can you have your body between that and escalators or ele- wine or one drink a day (two for may cause foot, knee and back measured, you can also speak with vators. men) can help protect against heart problems personal trainers that for a small 2. CUT FAT! disease, more than that can cause investment will train you. Personal Avoid obvious such as fried foods, other health problems such as liver - BIG SHOULDER BAGS trainers are effective at giving individ- burgers and other fatty meats (i.e. and kidney disease and cancer. may cause shoulder and back uals a workout regimen that best fits pork, bacon, ham, salami, ribs and 9. KEEP A POSTIVE MENTAL problems their personal goals and body type. sausage). Dairy products such as OULOOK! Consequently, I feel that as an cheese, cottage cheese, milk and There's a definite connection - FASHION MAGAZINES African American female I have a cream should be eaten in low fat ver- between living well and healthy may cause poor body image, eat- very unique physique, just as I am sions. and having a cheerful outlook on ing disorders sure many other women would life. agree; and the goal should be to lis- 3. QUIT SMOKING! ten to your body and devise a work- mmm Feature writer Heather Crosby reports on Bowling Green's Gospel Choir On a campus immersed in alcohol you that Gospel Choir is, "One of the (Students of Color Aiding Retaining and filled with the distractions of ille- few places that (she) can give rever- and Teaching ) Mentor, Aja Moman- gal drugs, underage drinking and ence." freshman, Nursing major, is delighted sexual temptation, one would think Bruce explains that, "It's just nice by her early decision to join the Billboard's that the words "praise" and "worship" to see others praising and worship- Gospel Choir this past Fall. would be the furthest thing from stu- ing. Plus, it's an outlet that keeps her Campus ministry, BGSU Gospel dents' minds. sane." Apparently Bruce's reactions Choir is "A place that keeps me top Gospel However, according to students relate to junior, Jeffery Clint- pre-den- focused and centered on Christ," around campus, this prediction tistry major, who serves as the min- Moman affirms. With all this positivi- Albums couldn't be any further from the truth. istry's Chaplain. ty, despite floating misconceptions, Students at Bowling Green State He backs her motion in saying that Gospel Choir is and will continue to 1. "WOW Gospel 2003" University do believe and exhibit the Gospel Choir "is an escape from the be a positive factor amidst our cam- Various Artists actions of praise and worship. pressures of college life. It's a pus setting. Don't miss out. Choir |2. "Rebirth of Kirk Franklin" In fact, the Universities Gospel Choir release." Clint adds that it is a place rehearsals are every Wednesday Kirk Franklin is a prime example of such praise where one can essentially "Cast their night, in room 1040 of the Music 3. "Incredible- and worship. President, Karla Moore- burdens on the Lord." building. senior political science major, leads Yet and still, despite the spiritual "O come let us sing Mary, Mary the BGSU Gospel Choir, alongside bliss many students feel through director Lynette Roberson- junior their experience ministering within unto Lord: let us 4. "I Need You Now" pre- nursing major. the Gospel Choir, being that this is a Smokie and Norful In their efforts to continually strength- religious organization, Bruce added, make a joyful noise en the sound, the bond and the over- "Some people (simply) are more to the rock of our 5. "Speak Those Things: all praise of the Choir, the group and intimidated by those who appear to POL Chapter 3" it's leaders, have "hit the road run- be more deep into religion." salvation." ning." Nonetheless, the praise and wor- 6. "Blessed By Association" The BGSU Gospel Choir has been ship of Jesus Christ is for everyone, Psalms 95:1 John P. Key and NLCC blessed with the opportunities to and no one is there to hinder another spread the Word of God, not only in persons walk with God. Like in any local churches and campus min- other ministry and/or organization ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS istries, but it has also had the privi- some dissension does exist, but in B!G on Learning lege of singing throughout Ohio, in sum the praise and the worship are the cities of Delaware, Toledo and genuine. BIG on Research Cleveland. The best may still be yet Along those lines, Moore adds BIG on Diversity to come in terms of offers. that, "When someone actually comes BIG on Graduate Programs... For this campus ministry intends to to a concert expecting something, he continue revisiting and expanding its' or she will acknowledge the anoint- The6raduateCoUe,epojeciSearch mission base to include various ing that comes from the choir." The churches in Mansville, Ohio, Detroit, choir is not a traveling "show." Michigan and in up and coming Choir members do not proclaim to Promotes Diversity Enhancement Miami, Florida as the ministry be performers, but rather they have and Student Success embarks upon an eight-day commit- taken on the duty to be instruments \ The Graduate College offers master's degrees m 43 fields of study, specialist degrees ment to praise, worship, fellowship of praise, and ministry for Jesus in two fields, three certificate programs, and 15 doctoral degree programs. and sharing of God's word. Just in Christ. case one may still be wondering The Gospel Choir is highly support- tor more information about admissions, assislantships, and degree programs, contact about the "going's on" of Gospel ed by the "Old-Heads" but the fresh- Lisa C. Chavers 120 McFall Center Choir, just ask junior, Business Pre- men are truly looking to carry the Director of Project Search Bowling Green State University Law major, Kameika Bruce. She'll tell torch. Encouraged by her S.M.A.R.T Phone 419.372.0343 Bowling Green, OH 43403 f« 419.372.8569 visit our website: IchaverQbgnet. bgsu.edu wiinv.bgsu.edu/collegn/gradcol 8 mn^ music»P1T reiASf " * Rated by the Obsidian staff Hip-Hop records that got slept on \ Tyrese - "I Wanna Go There"- Cop It! "98" "92' "96 AZ- "Pieces Of A Man" Pharcyde- "Bizarre Ride II" Outkast- "ATHENS" Lil Kim- "La Bella Mafia" - Cop It! R. Kelly- "Chocolate Factory"- Drop It! Slum Village- "Fantastic Vol. 2" Goodie Mob- "Soul Food" Get Ya' Read on! 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Kelly Robinson Ginuwine- "Senior"- Look For It Mitchell Stone is tired of losing all his women to players so he decides to start living (bout time) April 8th by the old saying "if you can't beat em join em" but will this plan backfire ? "Quilting The Black Eyed Pea" by Nikki Giovanni A new collection of poetry by the living legend expounding on all topics. Hip hop is a movement that is a enforce guidelines which make sure Honda has mastered his craft along- LeFI ow Compilations however; are dominated by African American cul- to target one group or the other side some of the biggest names in a combination of up and coming ture; however people often forget the instead of both. the rap game: Saddat X, Redman, French artists which resurrect the art pioneering role that other cultures A lot of Latino artists have found Grand Puba, The Beatnuts, Fat Joe, in this region again. have also played. this separation non- beneficial due to Common, De La Soul, KRS-One and With the emergence of Eminem Other cultures have not only been the fact that they have such strong Mos Def. Besides DJ Krush and DJ there really isn't much that needs to pioneers of Hop- Hop but they are ties to African American's. Honda there are many other MC's be filled in about the interests of also still playing a role today. The Successful rap acts like Big Pun from this region that craft their art white America and the Hip-Hop cul- largest consumer of Hip- Hop are underground. ture, although there are many theo- Latino's a fact discussed at Jesse Paris, France was the first country ries as to why the music is celebrat- Jackson's 6th Annual Wall Street to have aHip-Hop T.V. show dating ed in this community. Project by a media and advertising back to 1984; aired by a station One theory revolves around white panel. called Carbone 14 and hosted by DJ children who grew up in urban areas The panel included such names as DEE nasty. The show saw success thus gaining the culture for them- former Vibe magazine CEO Keith but soon after an even more suc- selves. These kids often experience Clinkscales, Carol H. Williams of cessful show emerged by the name discrimination from both white and Carol H. Williams Advertising, and Fat Joe have helped to remedy of Rapper Dapper Snapper hosted black for not quite fitting appropriate- Thomas Burrell of Burrell this situation. In Big Pun's first hit by Sidney, a DJ at a famous club in ly into either group. Communications, James L. Winston single you hear the chant" Boriqua- Paris. These white kids kind of get a taste of the National Association of Black Morena," which means Puerto Rican Two young guys by the names of of what it is to be discriminated Owned Broadcasters. Black In an effort to let people know Caracos and Bernard moved to new against therefore relating to the a lit- The panel voiced concerns over that Latino's and Black's have York once the movement became tle of the struggles discussed in the the marketing campaigns of Hip-Hop always been able to relate on certain popular in France. They would start music. today because they don't focus on levels and that they should continue their own label entitled Celluloid. Not Another theory suggest that one their biggest consumer which is the to collaborate when it comes to Hip- to mention that they recorded tracks reason upper class whites may find Latino community. Hop also. with Hip-Hop legends Afrika meaning in Hip-Hop is because of The Latino community has often In Japan they call it J-Hop. Hip- Bambaataa, and Fab 5 Freddy. The the music's rebellious nature. These carried the stereotype of only being Hop started as a dance craze in this two also published albums for The teenagers relate to it in the most into dance and house music instead area of the world. The movement Last Poets. rebellious stages of their lives plus it of Hip-Hop. Latino artists like The could first be seen on SKY TV. provides them with a connection to Rocksteady Crew played a huge pio- there. As a dance craze it moved urban America in a way they other- neering role in the game. through Japan clubs with a wise would not be. African American and Latino artists vengeance. Since Hip-Hop has become so used to rock together all the time on A lot of dance crews were formed mainstream America's critics com- the same stages and over the same and became successful winning plain violent nature and hardships airwaves but a shift in radio politics numerous world titles. The two talked about in the music. The vio- occurred during the mid 80's. most successful recording artists out lence and hardships of America how- Miguel Molina a radio host of of Japan presently are DJ Krush and Right: DJ Honda ever created this music. KPFA in the article entitled Latino's DJ Honda. They both started off as My suggestion to America is to try are Hip Hop's Biggest Supporters club DJ's but then evolved into MC's. Back in France after Sidney's and fix the social conditions which mentions that the industry markets in Krush has released three albums by Rapper Dapper Snapper Hip-Hop cause the violence and hardships a way that keep's Latino's and the names of "Krush, " Only The show experienced huge success it before complaining about the lyrics African American's separate in rap. Strong Survive," and " MiLight." was cut and turned into a pop show that artists lay down as a witness to This is done by labeling Latino rap He is currently working on a fourth losing it's urban backdrop. The Hip these conditions. Could it be that as Latin Freestyle, detaching it from album still untitled in which he fea- LHop culture in France died after this America just don't like their ho card Hip-Hop status. Many stations tures the rap group " The Roots." DJ and went strictly underground. The being pulled ? IM£5E5~GF WOMEN IN HIP-HOP CULTURE By: Samantha Sims Editor In Chief Speaking about the exploitation of their type of woman physically and Morgan describes women using what desire. They feel that they must women in music and videos seems they describe something that only they have to get what they want; cater to the exploitative images of to be about as out-of-line as talking exists as far as cameras and lights, I "Women, especially black women, what men think women should be. about someone's mama. am bothered. Our everyday behav- have less access to power, material However Morgan continues on to Men and women are not trying to iors which mock the videos we see wealth, and protection, and so have say, "Much of the sexual exploitation go there, but I think it's time we do. and music we hear is evidence that historically used sex (in prostitution in Hip-Hop culture is done with the What is Hip-Hop saying about black we can no longer just conintue to be and various other domains) as the consent and collaberation of women. love, black families, and black val- absorbant. It's time we take respon- 'bartering chip' to gain access." A significant amount of misogynistic ues? sibility for drawing the line between In his book The New H.N.I.C." Hip-Hop consumers are women, and It tells us not to trust or love each popular culture and our true culture. Todd Boyd states, "Hip Hops repre- hundreds of bikini donned women other, that we can raise children in Why is the music we love so sentation of women is more compli- show up for the music video shoots single- parent homes, and that our destructive to our community? cated than 'bitches and hoes.' The as unpaid participants." values are all based on bling-bling. Ayanna, in her article "the articulation of these sentiments is Morgan's point introduces a new I love music and there aren't too Exploitation of Women in Hip-Hop important because it allows us to look into the state of relationships many artists I won't listen to. Music Culture," explains that during slavery hear what people think." within the Hip-Hop community that can be fun, inspring, mellowing, and women were forced to have sexual But what must artist's think of strays away from the habit of pro- informative. When songs come out relations with any male that desired black women to show so much disre- claiming women to be victim's in the of the speakers blasting slurs about her (slavemasters, overseers, and spect; and what do little boys learn situation. Responsibility should be women , I don't walk away. slaves). when a disproportionate amount of mutually shared. Men believe that Chances are I get as excited as Black women were also used as rap videos portray their sisters, moth- women are only worth giving them everyone else. However, when I breeding instruments to produce ers, ftutre wives, and future daugh- sexual favors, and women believe hear a young boy yell to a girl "suck more human products. At other ters as little more then eye candy? men are only worth giving them my bleep" or hear guys referring to times black women may have been Morgan further reveals, "Yeah sis- money. Both men and women show all women as bitches and hoes, I am forced to have sex to pay for food or tas hurt.but the real crime isn't the a total lack of respect and love for bothered. the safety of her children. name-calling, it's their failure to love one another. When I see my peers foolishly From this emerged the stereotype us- to be our brothers in the way that Thus a reconciliation of both the competing with one another to be the of the black woman being promiscu- we commit ourselves to being their black king and the black queen is "#1 Baddest Bitch" by performing off- ous. sistas." necessary to save Hip-Hop, save our the-hook tasks and dressing scantily, In her book "When Chickenheads For some women, feeding into the community and save ourselves. I am bothered. come Home to Roost, A Hip-Hop exploitive images is a way to get love When guys are asked to describe Feminist Breaks it Down," Joan and attention from the men they GET ON THE BUS, contact any organization... APRIL 1st to fight injustice! NAACP Join the MARCH in BSU Washington D.C. to show support on the LSU court decision concerning the University of Delta Sigma Theta Michigan's case of Affirmative Action. Precious Stones 1979- Sylvia Robinson founded Sugar Hill 1.) 70's- Which artist spent five years as Dorothy in the Broadway stage production of The Wiz ? record label and dedicated solely to rap a. Diana Ross b. Stephanie Mills c. Irene Cara d. Janet Jackson music, which released the first rap hit "Rappers Delights" by the Sugar Hill Gang. 2.) 70's - What kind of animal was Michael Jackson singing to in "Ben"? a. rabbit b. pony c. rat d. frog 1980- The all-women crew Sequence hits 3.) 70's - Marvin Gaye sung about doing what in " Inner City Blues"? the charts with the release of the single a. holler b. scream c. yell d. flip Funk You up" on Sugar Hill Records. 4.) 70's - Who is " the black private dick that's a sex machine with all the chicks"? 1985- Salt n' Pepa makes the first appear- a. Macho Man b. Trouble Man c. Superfly d. Shaft ance on wax on Super Nature's The Show Stopper (Is Stupid Fresh)." 5.) 80's - Which present day preacher was once known as the " Son of Kurtis Blow"? a. Russell Simmons b. DJ Run c. M.C. Hammer d. Mase 1989- "All Hail the Queen," is released by Queen Latifah, which featured the hit Ladies 6.) 80's- Who turned polka dots into an urban style ? a. Special Ed b. Kwame c. Sir Mix-A- Lot d. M.C. Hammer First with Monie Love. 7.) 80's- What was the first platinum Hip-Hop album ? 1991- The first female rapper from the West a. Hammer .Don't Hurt 'Em b. Public Enemy, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back Coast to go mainstream, released "My Way c. Beastie Boys- "Licensed To ILL" d. D.J. Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, He's the D.J. I'm The Rapper from the Motherlode." 8.) 80's- What was the first rap song to receive a grammy in 1988? 1992- Rapper Sister Souljah's comments at a. Parents Just Don't Understand b. I'll Be Missing You c. Girls Are Nothing But Trouble the meeting of Jesse Jackson's National d. Gangsta's Paradise Rainbow Coalition stir Bill Clinton to criticize her position, resulting in another blast of 9.) 90's- What was the title of Das EFX's debut single that used part of the duo's own name? media hype. a. Das Boot b. They want Das c. They Want Efx d. EFX R US 10 .) 90's- In 1991 who gave us the dance chant "la da dee, la da dah?" 1993- Me'Shell Nbegecello released a. Ce Ce Peniston b. Deee-Lite c. Crystal Waters "Platinum Lullabies", the title is a metaphor d. Diana Ross for "the plantations of the world, past and present, whether they be reservations, ghet- 11.) 90's- who introduced everybody to sex packets ? tos, both corporate and urban, or the prison a. Digital Underground b. De La Soul c. Digable Planets 9&0u&*y of a colonized mind." d. Damien Dame 2)e£U 1994- DaBrat was the first female rap artist 12.) 90's- When Chuck D rapped " Motherfuck him and John to go platinum with her debut album, Wayne," he was referring to whom? &oa,»oas "Funkafied." a. Vanilla Ice b. Ronald Reagan c. Elvis Presley d. Michael Bolton ihju H 1995- Queen Latifah won a Grammy Award £AJUO-U\~.(&*U<. in the category of best rap solo performance Hip-Hop trivia answers foe her Top 20 hit "Unity." »>*jMejcLt*-t&Jz. Aeisejd s|A|3 o~zv punoj6jepun |Bi!6ia vr\\ sjeiBM IBIS&O ° '01 Xd3 JUB/v\ teiU o -6 pueisjepun i.uop isnf sjuajBd e -8 y*«. KaA, 4tU>i>aA£u<4, Til °1 esueosn sAog ejiseeg o •/ euiBMx q -g Jt^itA^^i 2003. u"B TO Q S UBMS P '» **\m B e >BJ O -Z S\\W ejUBudeis q 'l ^H PRESTO-CHANGO (to whom it may concern) By: Bridgette Thomas We used to talk about how cool dude was Then you joined an organization presto-chango Your now a college thug walkin around with a mean mug used to be so close you woulda thought we was sister's by blood Then you joined an organization and now they be like yo Who that? I be like yo I don't know who the fuck that was! Presto-Chango people you barely knew you let influence you To let our friendship go I mean if you a scizo dammit say so So we can get you some damn help If you got a split personality let me know, when that other person Comes around shit I'll go, why is it some folks have a hard Time being apart of a group while remaining there damn self! But it's not just these organizations it's the nation Maybe it's something in the water, mother's don't know their Enemies from their daughter's Father's don't wanna be touched by anyone they don't take Advantage of the blessing of raising a son Presto-chango I look around my family and even there I don't know Anyone.... I used 2 speak 2 everybody But at times it's as if I'm amongst strangers cause you, he or she, Heard from somebody that something negative came from me Look bitch: I don't know you and fo damn sure you don't know me I used 2 speak 2 everybody 1 lie told to somebody Presto-chango now I pretend as if I don't know nobody Even those I'm closest to get in that mood I don't know if your having a good, okay, or bad day Cause we barely talk anyway So half the time I'm silent unsure of what to say Presto-chango I'll be to myself cause one things fo sure At least I know my damn self presto-chango your about to experience the true creed of a Gemini Presto-chango I too can flip and slap somebody in the eye Fw*Bsptt sum wmm Women in Will Hip-Hop Accept Hip-Hop Timeline HomosexualsP By: Bridgette Thomas, Feature Writer 1996- The Refugee Project, Inc. is a non- Imagine men continuing to flow went on to say that the same Perpetrating occurs all the time in profit organization founded and chaired by about each other but except not thing happened when Latino rap- Hip-Hop. Artists rap about toting Hip-Hop artist Lauryn Hill. to battle but in a romantic man- pers first appeared on the scene glocks knowing that their studio. ner. Imagine lesbians rapping but eventually people opened Rappers flow about being rich 1997- Missy "Misdeanor" Elliott won 2 about being down for their their minds and were willing to while renting the cars they claim Billboard Video Music Awards for Best Clip woman instead of their man. Hip- hear it. Check out the success of to own. Some artists even rap (Rap) ("The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)"). Hop is evolving so do not be sur- Eminem. Everybody is not as about being players when they prised if somewhere down the supportive as B-Real. Royal are married. Therefore; many gay 1997- Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards hon- line you hear these types of Flush an MC out of Queens in rappers portray themselves as being straight. Editor in chief of a ored Queen Latifah with the "Aretha Franklin things on wax. Many homosexual the same article commented that artists are calling themselves he'd never do a song with a gay gay newspaper himself Davey D Award" for "Entertainer of the Year." homie-sexualz and homo-thugz. rapper. "I heard there wasn't one oulashed against those in the One-Nut magazine out of New gay rapper-l heard there was a industry that are opposed to 1998- People included Lauryn Hill as one of York City once did a story called whole team of them." homosexual rappers. "Don't claim " the "25 Most Intriguing People of 1998." "Confessions Of A Gay Rapper It might be safe to gays are hurting Hip-Hop and three years ago. The artists fea- assume that gays and lesbians destroying it's black or Latino 1998- MeShell Ndegecello won for Best tured used the sudonym "Jamal have been on the Hip-Hop scene family when your over seas Female Artist and Best Video for "Leviticus X." He was supposedly and still from the beginning ... why not screwing white women, not Faggott" at the (Gay/Lesbian American is a very successful artist in the come out the closet ? Hip-Hop fathering your kids and beatin' Music Awards). rap game. His identity never was has a street background requiring Nubian and Aztec Queens down revealed. it's artists to be "hard," a notion both in real life and in your that gay stereotypes do not fit video's and records." When 1998- Missy Elliot was nominated for three The rap artist spoke on the trials and tribulations of hiding his sex- into? In Hip-Hop your image is artists in the industry are asked Grammy Awards for Best Rap Solo uality from the industry. everything, it could make you or about where Hip-Hop is going Performance ("The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)), "Jamal X" warned women that break you. Davey D in the article during interviews this is one pos- "Best Performance by a Duo or Group ("Not the thugged out guy that they Gays, Lesbians and Hip-Hop cul- sibility that you never hear them Tonight" (with Lil' Kim, DaBrat, Left Eye, and think they "know," may not be ture points out that the people say, that gay rappers may very Angie Martinez)), and Best Rap Album straight and due to their effor t to behind the scenes of entertain- well emerge onto the Hip-Hop (Supa Dupa Fly). perpetrate as so, may be bring- ment are aware of those who are scene. I guess we will just have ing them home HIV. and are not gay. He comments to wait and see what happen 1999- Lauryn Hill was the first woman to be Wendy Williams apart of New that there is a rule of thumb that over the next few years. nominated for 10 awards in Grammy history, York's hottest radio station Hot exists in the entertainment indus- 97 once speculated about who it try and broke another record by winning 5 of Sunday: G PHI G Trip lo Church- could be. She asked listeners which is them, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance Monday: Bowling Party why Method Man and Redman that you ("Doo Wop (That Thing"), Best New Artist, Tuesday:ues UAO Movie night were always together? She even do not Cfi& ' ' Rules of Attraction Best R&B Song (songwriter). questioned what the real reason out BTSU Theater Precious Stones Poetry 9 7pm was for Mase leaving the indus- anyone ^ tuna Wednesday: NPHC Sponsors Tree Food- 1999- Latifah also released her autobiogra- try. unless Thursday: Dry Dock "Stay Dry- phy, "Ladies First: Revelations of a Strong There are those that that is Friday: Comedy Show & Alter Party Woman," which shows her rise to being a believe the industry will eventual- there Saturday: Cookout Hip-Hop pioneer. ly adapt to gay artist so eventual- wish. All-Greek Step Show ly they will come out from the Alter Party 1999- Missy Elliot was nominated for a underground. "If there's a gay $20 FOR All 7 DAYS OF MM NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Rap rapper out there, he should just TW FIRST 20 TICKETS SOU) ARE ONLY $15! do his thing it doesn't bother me," SIS GREEKS Artist and a Brit Award for Best British Video $10 W0IV1OUA1 EVENTS said Cypress Hill's B-Real in an ("I Want You Back" (with Mel B)). $5 FOR PAimES M tlpm (Inflation ift»r) article entitled Gay Hip-Hop. He Ticket! on ule In the Union the woman. He is ever evolving to TW: Financially independent become more never settling for and emotionally stable. A strong less. black woman has to be able to take TR: Someone who knows care of herself and take care of and who and what he is about, and take care of business. who he belongs to (God) in depth O: Do you think the majority of seeks to understand. Knows women base who they choose for patience is a virtue. Give me a partner mainly on character ver- something to laugh at. Being sus looks and finances? themselves in spite of whatever JG: Initially attracted to out- GREEK STYLE! not because they want to get ward cover of the book but then you something out of it. Room for read the pages and get to the true growth is always positive. story, and if the storyline doesn't TW: A man that is honest, catch you you'll put it back. dependable, willing to do the right CW: There are women who thing, not impressionable, willing do base it on looks and finances and JohnelteGore Calra Wlliams Tamerah Williams Tenaeya Rankln to be themselves and love uncon- if it turns out that they don't have it Delta Sigma Theta Alpha Kappa Alpha Sigma Gamma Rho Zeta Phi Beta ditionally. they won't be with them anymore. If Q: Is it fair to blame women in a woman stays because of that she'll around and I think they should look part for the way men act these be in an unhealthy relationship and Q: How do you feel about the within themselves to find out what it days because of not demanding there's a lot of blacks in unhealthy growing number of black men is they're looking for versus what I more? relationships. think. dating outside of their race? JG: Yes when we set low TR: Initially attracted but if JG: Love is love if that works CW: It is possible to portray standards we make it harder for the you're the type to get caught up in for you then who am I to judge? But I it,(going to church, taking care of next. It doesn't take the heat off a that if their character doesn't match see a lot of quality black women kids, etc..) But you won't be whole man though. what you need to make you being overlooked and that's frustrat- and complete with self cause your CW: Yes because a lot of whole...money can come and go, ing. leaving traces of yourself with every- women have set the standards for looks fade, people grow old. one. CW: I believe love can't be the rest of us. TW: A lot of women do go for TR: Be good to yourself, I limited by boundaries of race it's not TR: Yes looks and finances in spite of a don't judge rather you're a good or up to you to decide who you love as TW: To an extent but every man's character or reputation in the long as it really is love. I have a bad because I don't know what your man should be held accountable but long run, they pay the price because problem with the black males going going through, but you can become it's not either's fault, some men do material things can't buy real happi- for women fcr less of a challenge emotionally drained so how is that manipulate the situation and some ness. and not love. being good to yourself? women don't care they just want to Q: How much do you think a TW: I think that anyone who TR: My grandfather is mixed say they have a man. man's friends affect the way he as well as other members of my fam- sleeps around is kidding themselves Q: What do you think it means to acts In a relationship? ily so that alters my vision, but on the because how can you be a good be a strong black woman? JG: Friends as long as it's woman to any man if you've spread other hand it's like we should be JG: Not afraid to believe in with the best interest at heart can here for each other but love is love. yourself around to so many different yourself, you set your bar high so see without blinders on. TW: I can't say that I agree people. I don't think that makes you you have something to work towards. CW: Friends can impact posi- a bad person, it just shows bad with it because there are too many Being able to overcome barriers . Be tively or negatively. Negative things intelligent and independent black judgement. a role model for those coming up might be fed to you and although O: What is your definition of a women out here to choose from. If after you. Not afraid to leave a mark. your friends might be right you have you're in love, then you're in love, good man CW: Not afraid of risks, will to learn on your own. but I've heard too many black men JG: Being loyal to a cause,rela- do something even if they are afraid TR: As much as you allow it to. tionship, God, and he is about his say that they do it because black as far as community, school, family women are too opinionated, aggres- business, education turns me on etc..knows that the battle is not hers. TW: It depends on the man. sive and soon.... more than anything, good conversa- TR: "If you don't stand for If you are easily influenced by what Q: How do you feel about women tion, not intimidated by my strength, something you will fall for anything." others think, then your friends might will be there emotionally and when who sleep around and still call Being understanding, let go and let be able to influence your relation- themselves a good woman? Is you want to have fun. Regardless of God, people will try and get over. At ships a great deal. However, I think repercussions we can communicate. that possible? the end of the night you can assess women deal with their friends in their JG: We all fall short in differ- Honesty. what you need to do. Be your own relationships a lot more than men. ent areas however I would challenge CW: Loyal, kind, respectful; judge, and know when to hold your Godfearing, can bring something to them to find out why they sleep piece. the table and expect the same from wmnmm Q: What do you think Continued from page 5 females mean when they Black men should honor Black women say they are a strong black Too many black men treat black women as woman? the enemy, quickly pointing out that black DR: They think women can more easily "side with the Man" they know everything and get a college education and corporate PB: They take care job. of business, and do what Although statistically we tend to be more they have to outside of self. formally educated and professionally sue- DK: They think t GREEK STYLE! cessful than our male counterparts, life for they're independent. black women is not a piece of pie and in RB: Being indepen- most cases, we have earned these things dent, good woman, spiritual, with great sacrifice, effort, and tribulation- going somewhere in life, and facing discrimination the whole way. not depending on any cake Yet we are STILL able to maintain love for daddies. our black men. Many of us would trade it all Darryl Russell Phillip Bossie Damon Kennedy Rufus Q: How do you know when just to be able to feel that we truly have the Phi Beta Sigma Alpha Phi Alpha Phi Beta Sigma Biggins it's time to settle down? love, respect, support, and appreciation of the beginning. DR: When you come to our brothers. Q: What do you think the rea- Q: What makes a woman girl- the realization that it's going to Thus the apparent resentment that some son is that some men become friend material versus someone affect you if you lose that person black men feel toward successful black dead beat daddies? you just kick it with? over some B.S. women is completely uncalled for. If anything, DR: Broke and ashamed DR: Will she be able to PB: You don't once she Black men should be proud of Black to see the kid. raise my kids well and be a posi- satisfies every little need, and women's strength and ability to have their PB: Selfishness and tive influence. being around her is not aggravat- men's backs when necessary. immaturity. They shouldn't have PB: If one of your friends ing. Is this lack of communication and respect a sex if they don't want to take care hit she's not wifey material. Can DK: Find a girl that stands big conspiracy or just Black people's own of the consequences that may satisfy every little need I need out and you can see yourself mar- ignorance? I don't believe that we chose to come behind it. attended to. rying her. The two of you have do this to one another on our own but at DK: I think some men just DK: When you develop similar goals and dreams. some point we must take responsibility for don't want to commit to the girl trust and you can see yourself Q: How much of an Impact do the maintenance and perpetuation of these selfish pretty much. with them forever. friends have on a couple's rela- attitudes. RB: They are not ready to RB: If it takes 4-6 months tionship? I truly want to see Black men and women make that commitment and it's too to hit and I still want to be with DR: Tremendous, a lot of reach a point where they can listen to each late once you make a baby can't you then that's some realness. group thinking goes on. It could be other's struggles and feel intense respect, back down you have to take care Not about games, good conversa- bad. Friends will hate because of pride, and compassion for one another. I see of it that's a man's job. tion, not gossipy, or childish the things you've told them yet sisters making this effort but it would feel Q: Why do a lot of men sleep Q: What is your definition of a most people leave their bad part really good to see black men attempt to do with a woman and then act then good woman? out. the same, versus focusing only on them- act aggravated if she get's DR: Loyalty in all PB: I had this one girl I selves and their own issues. attached? instances, depends on you. Not lost all my friends and I didn't care I predict that there are many brothers out DR: Because the commu- bullheaded, yet still with a back- because I was in love. I said at there willing to dismiss this article as just bone. Get's along with my family. nication lines were not open. They least I got her. You realize who another "brotha-bashing" piece but it is just were probably giving off the wrong PB: Loves me uncondition- your real friends are and it mat- that type of close-mindedness and insensitivi vibes. A lot of women think sleep- ally cause I know I'm going to ter's how much you like the girl. ty that is currentlykeeping us apart. ing together makes you her man. make some mistakes. Can get DK: A lot that's who people Those brothers who can for one second Women ask in akward situations along with the family. get their advice from. Big influ- close their mouths and open their ears, like mid-sex, a guy is caught up in DK: Smart has direction in ence not necessarily a good one minds, and hearts to hear the cries of their the moment. life sticks by you through whatever either. They think they know cer- Black sisters will be the ones who will have PB: They were just selling and is not stubborn. tain things and they really don't. the power to react with love and compassion. dreams to get what they wanted RB: She is by your side RB: A whole lot because They will be the real, strong Black men and the girl fell for it. through thick and thin, rich or it's either he's good or not. Girls who will stand side by side with real, strong go by whatever they girls say. DK: Probably just wanted poor. If I need help they will be Black women in future efforts to improve and a sexual relationship. there. 50/50 relationship financial- uplift all of our people. RB: They get aggravated if ly sometimes, and everything. they told them what it was from WMEMi TS TIDBITS TIDBITS TIDBITS TIDBITS TIDBITS TIDBITS TIDBITS TIDBIT Hip-Hop If you were a If somebody told you Hip-Hop artist what that you could only keep Artist's one rap album which one CO would your stage would you keep ? 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