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VOLUME 85, NO. 30 FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2002
The Hilltop Celebrates Trustees Halt Tuition Hike After 78yearsofJoumalism· Swygert Recommendation
r the last 78 years the story Graduate, Housing, Techno/,ogy Rates Increased
if Howard University has for the two sides. The Uni versi1y charged lines in lhe Howard Plaza Towers. The Univer een told through the pages BY CIIRISTOPHER Wll\l>HA\I $4,557.50 for undergraduale 1ui1ion for the cur sity spent$ 4 million for 1he hotels and S 10 mil Managing Edi1or rem academic year. lion for the cable and ln1eme1. and telephone of The Hilltop, the student voice of To some Swygen·s decision symbolizes an in:,tallation. President H. Patricl. Swygen bucked the effort to help more students afford college in the TI1e cost of housing could increase S 180 on Howard University. That is }vhy lve Tuition Rates and Review Comminee's recom mid,t of a sagging economy. average for a single room and aboul $ I30 for mcnda1ion 10 raise undergraduate tuition rates "The economy is in a recession, ·· said lnti,r double accommodations. This is second con,ec take tifne to say happy birthday to Saturday. elec1ing 10 implcmenl a freeze on im Trca,urer Henry Jackson ...He (Swyge,1) utivc incrcase in housing rates. Lasi year. the The Hilltop. ,ates for the 2002-2003 academic year. takes input from a lot of places mid the econo fee< "ere raised five percent. TI,e Board ofTrus1ces approved the freeze. my swayed the recommendation. I respect him Despite the increase. Uni,cr,,i1y ofric,al~ On January 22, 1924 The Hilltop making ii lhe first time in five yeal'!. 1ha1 under for pulling lhe s1uden1s fim." in,"t campus housing is sti ll a bargain. graduate tuition will no1 be raised. With the The Board also approved an increase in grnd .. Commercial renls for ap,u-tments and rooms was founded by estee,ned author deci,ion. Swygen made good on his pledge to ume tuition rate by 3.5 percenl next year in have continued to make hou,ing a financial Zora Neale Hurston. Over the years student leaders la,t year to halt undergraduale addilion to IO J)
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NAACP Honors Dr. King In Ceremony Dance. II was a special pro1es1 dance 1ha1 lllus- Voices and ils imporcnnce in 1oday's socie1y. Her dream 10 the forefronl of 1hc issues we are By CouKTNEY Wi\Ut: 1ra1ed how fed up Soulh African, were al one words rang clear for Howard scudents, who are s1ruggling with 1o "I'm adjusted. But every one always wants a longer break." Lakishia Lockhart, Senior, Food Fight Errupts in Cafe Campus Crime Report Psychology Major By JOZEN CU~t MINGS back up. The allercation spread across the mid dle of the cafe1eria, lipping over rnbles, break Thef1 I Hilllop Staff Wri1er 1/22/02 4'" and Bryan! ing dinnerware, and piles of food all over 1he Theft from Auto On Wednesday evening, al 5:30 PM, 1he place. 1/23/02 Fine Arts La1er on in the evening, after the situation had Theft II Blackburn Cafe1eria reached a s1a1e of bedlam Blackburn I" floor been pul m ease, 1he cafe1eria crowd was s1ill 1/22/02 afler wha1 should have been a rou1ine proce Injured Person 1/23/02 HPT-Wesl dure 1urned inlo comple1e chaos. Approxi running on high. Nol surprisingly, jus1 as 1he False Fire Alarm ma1ely four students were apprehended-1wo people in 1he cafeleria were beginning 10 calm 1/22/02 Fine Ans as a resul1of a food figh1 af1er 1he initial arrest down, a food fighl broke ou1. Campus police Theft U 1/23/02 Burr of a young male earlier in 1he evening. immedia1ely apprehended 1wo people and 111cft I The young man, who came inco 1he cafe1eria began 10 res1ore as people began 10 leave 1he 1/22/ 02 HUH ER around 4:30 PM, was cold 10 eai his food and cafe1eria. Code Yellow 1/23/02 S1uden1 Health leave. While 1his rule wa~ suppo>Cd 10 be made "We spen1 1.5 million dollars on a new foci l (gun shot) Sick Trnnspori for everyone in order to free up space for 01her ily for lbese s1uden1s and look at how these s1u Service, "Yeah, now that we have den1s 1rea1 1he renova1 ion,'' said Donna 1/22/02 Howard Center Loi s1uden1s who were 10 come 1hroughou1 the Hit and Run cable it feels just like McCan1s who manages 1he cafeteria, 1he 1/23/02 Blackburn Cafeteria evening. the young man was singled oul. The Disorderly Conduc1 home." young man was supposedly invoh•ed in ano1h punch-ou1, and the res1auran1s. Ms. McCan1s 1/22/02 2600 block of (food fight) Jason T. Jackson, Senior, er food figh1 the previous night, and also was was lef1 baffled by 1he s1uden1s ac1ions, Des1ruc1ion of Political Science reporied 10 have had continuous problems "Howard Universi1y is supposed 10 have the i>roperty 1/23/02 Bryant S1ree1 with 1he security guards in the cafe1eria. "cream of 1he crop" when it comes to our SIU· Georgia Ave. Stolen AUI0 After being lold 10 leave his seal, 1he young dems. bu1 no one would be able 10 cell af1cr man began to gel loud with the two officers, whai we have seen tonight." 1/22/02 Drew Hall and challenged them to rnke him ou1 of his seat. Sick Transpor1 The officers kept the allercation ,,erbal un1il 1he 1/22/02 Burr young man became even more anima1cd which in 1urn forced 10 remove him from his sear by .. . using physical force. The young man began 10 fighl back and forced 1he officers 10 call for I Student Voice Con '·No, because 1 have no books and the Internet is not working in my room." cerns at Arts & Jcrard Mills, freshman, International Business Sciences fiy CORF.\' CUNNINGIIMI Hilllop Staff Wriler The Aris and Science Divisional Week kicked off 1his week with a panel discus sion on the s1a1e of 1he Fine Arts Depar1men1. During the panel discussion smdenls presen1ed concerns and questions 10 1heir dean, advisors, and teachers. Major concerns included the lack of classroom space, funding, and in1er-depar1- men1al coopera1ion. . "The Fine Art's Dean and chairs go1 sll':light to the poin1, and answered all 1he ques- 1ions of the s1uden1s," said Arts and Sciences Research and Developmen1 Director Vallin Smith Echoing Smi1h. Aris and Sciences Executive President Anna Alexander srn1ed, " Do you believe "No, because we have Each person I have spoken 10 has said 1ha11heir questions have been answered. Nobody cable and I watch TV complained 1ba1 1heir issues were no1 addressed." more than I study." Also fea1ured in 1he divisional week were discussions on the Humanities Deparl• all of NYC's Jay Shaw, sophomore, ment. which consist of foreign languages and English. and 1he Na1ural Sciences, chem• Business Management istry, biology, and physics. S1ude111s voiced complain1s aboul 1he overcrowding of freshmen English classes, research opportunities, and 01her concerns. students deserve 'This week presen1ed an opportunity for deans 10 lei studencs know wha1 new things were coming," said Smith, " II also lel studems know 1ha1 they have a voice in the a quality College of Arts and Sciences." The College of Aris and Sciences Divisional Commillee will wrap up i1s week of activities with a mee1 and gree1 receplion in Locke Hall and a panel discussion on education? 1he Social Sciences. The college also plans 10 renew 1he program "Speak Your Mind Friday;• where each division will sel up a table where s1udenls can wri1e oul con cerns and complaims. ,I' Prove it. I I • Join 3 select group ol talented p,oress1onals., ,and "Yes, because my Christ ~actuates who will teach in our crty:S under-perform~ mas break was very reju Do you want to classrooms this fall. No previous teaching expNience venating and l feel like I required You'll receive a salary while working tovyard a am ready to begin the fully paid Master's Degree. This is your opportu('ity to semester." write for campus? ensure that all NYC students get the quality ectucattoo LaPhaun Barrington, they doserve Apply now Call 1-877-NVFELLO or visit Junior, Biology Call Us! www.nycteachingfellows.org. Compiled by NYC TEA CHING FE LLowsO Melanie Nesbiu (202) 806-6866 THE HILLTOP FRIDAY, J ANUARY 25, 2002 A3 l THE DISTRICT CITY DESK Anti-Abortion Protestors Hock toD. C. compiled by Erica S Hubbard Anniversary Supreme Court Decision Ignites Hope for Reversal Pr. Wllliam Jury Convict Va. Drug Dealer in Murder of Supplier By ERICA H UllllARl> spoke at the protest via-satellite from West Vir• Earlier in the week. Justin Michael Wolfe was convicted of capital mur News Editor ginia. der after a Prince William County jury deliberated for a linle more than "Our society has a responsibility to defend the an hour. 1l1e 20-year-old drug dealer hired a high school friend to kill any came with hand-painted vulnerable and the weak," said President Bush, his supplier in order to escape a $80,000 debt. Await(ng signs reading "Stop Abortion pleasing Pro-life advocates. "Our nation should sentencing, Wolle might face the death penalty or life in prison without Now," while others opposed th~ set a great goal, that unborn children should be parole. message carrying signs assert• welcomed in life and protected in law.'" ing "Abortion Means Choice," According 10 a report in the Washington Post, Bart Offices Finally Reopen After 96 Days asM thousands gathered, 'Tuesday, at the Washing• Bush revealed that his support for the ··bedrock ton Monument protesting the legalization ofabor • principles,"; permanent bans on partial-birth abor AU. Senators and their stnffs returned to ,he Hart Senate Office Building at tion. The annual protest marked the 29th Anniver• tion and public funding for abortion and human the end of a 96-day quarantine, reclaiming a Capitol Hill landmark sary of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision. cloning. He is in complete support of progmms after the largest response to a bio-terror anack in U.S. history. "I came out to support those advocating a 1ha1 promote teen abstinence and crisis pregnan woman's right to abortion," said George Wash cy programs, adoption, and parental notification 5top At\ Despite Bankruptcy, Kmart Still Plans 11> Build D.C Store. ington University student Jennifer Omarola. "How laws. However Bush is not the only one ins can anyone feel that it is morally right to make "'The government is in full support ofour cause," A shopping center planned for Northeast Washington, anchored by a demands ofa woman's body. That is her decision."' said District resident Tineila Battle. "'Murder is Abortion[ Kman store, will likely be built as planned despite the retailer's Chap Each year both supporters and opponents of the Murder ... abortion is murder. There is no way ter 11 bankruptcy filing, officials involved with the project said yester- 1973 decision gather at the court on its' anniver around this. Those in support of murder or com day. sary. Those in opposition continue 10 fight in an mit such an act are sinners. The ~me goes for auempt to overturn it; those in support want to abortion. When elections roll around, I am con While House to Reopen Soon make certain that it remains. fident that this will be one of the most crucial File Photo Many came ou, 10 01>PQSt' abort.ion in the US. "The political deck is stacked against women of issues." According to O.C. Mayor Anthony A. Williams (0), the White House the country," said Planned Parenthood Federation 1l1e peaceful protest, which began at noon with to fully understand and practice the word is sim will reopen in the near future. However, as reported by the Secret Ser of America President, Gloria Feldt in a statement speeches and remarks continued with a march ply wrong. I' m happy that we finally have a pres vice, there are no plans to resume tours. to the Washington Times. "A majority of Amer down Constitution Ave. 10 the Supreme Court ident that realizes this. Finally. there is hope for icans believe in [in choice]. But pro-choice Amer Building; nearly every state was represented and change:· Zimmerman Chosen lo Head Metro Board icans must stand up now and make their voices participated. The evening concluded with a vigil. heard lest the vocal minority successfully impose ··1f people realized the true meaning of the word Chris Zimmerman, 42, was chosen as the new chairman of the Metro their will. "responsibility". there would be no need for abor board of directors. He succeeds Decatur W. Troller, who continues to President Bush, who is opposed to abortion, tion," said Battle. ··To take a life because you fail serve on the board as a Maryland representative. Zimmerman, who pushed for the buses powered by natural gas. also opposed renaming the National Airport Metro station after President Ronald Reagan. Dedicated' Marine's Town Mourns DISTRICT TUESDAY Sgt. Walter F. "Trae" Cohee Ill, 26, became the latest American casual Jan 29 Scatt. Showers ty in the war in Afghanistan. Born and raised in Mardela Springs, a small town just off Route 50 near Salisbury, a helicopter he was flying WEATHER 53°F 40°F in went down about 40 miles south of the Bagram air base in SUNDAY Afghanistan. FRIDAY Jan 27 Partly Cloudy WEDNESDAY Jan 25 Partly Cloudy 57°F 40°F Jan 30 Light Rain s3•r 40°F PG Cops Tie D.C. Escapee to Crimes 49°F 36°F MONDAY Prince George's County police reported that Eric W. Murray, 17, held SATURDAY Jan 28 Partly Cloudy THURSDAY up several stores at gunpoint after escaping the District's Oak Hill Jan 26 Partly Cloudy 56°F 42°F Jan 31 Light Rain Juvenile De1en1ion Center in early August. Prince Police believe Mur 57°F 39°F 47°F 28°F ray was one of two men with handguns who held up a Mount Rainier liquor store on June 27. Proposed Bill Would Bar Stem-Cell Research WRITE FOR 1HE DISTRICT A state school, that announced last week it would no longer create human embryos fo r stem-cell research, will potentially be permanently • • banned from any such work under an amendment to a bill proposing a ATTEND WEEKlY BUDGU change of the school's name. If Mr. Marshall's amendment becomes 1n your choice of $2500 cash or law, the Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine at Eastern Virginia MEETING 7PM IN Hn.lTOP Medical School in Norfolk will not be allowed to access the 60 existing $1000 cash and a vacation package to Orlando, \ stem-cell lines derived from human embryos that President Bush said OFFICE LOCATED ON 1HE could be used last summer. P-LEVEL IN 1HE Las Vegas, Europe, Mexico or a Caribbean Cruise. 1 Anxious Families Pack Expo io Hopes of G1:lling Shots WFSTTOWERS. Despite the three inches of snow on Saturday, famiLies from all over the District packed the Ninth Annual NBC 4 Health and Fitness Expo at the Washington Convention Center to have their children immunized before the Friday deadline. The crowds were so large that a separate CALL ERICA (202) 806-6866 Dorm Attack Victim Sues NYU for $20M I Consistent with Hayden security procedures at the time, Select the topic or subject of your choice \t' g Matti, Ferguson even left identification with the guard at the front By BRANDT GASSMAN (()-Wire) desk - a New York City welfare benefits card. Science. Busines,, \t adem1c:., Rrnpl', Once beyond the security barrier, Ferguson followed the Investing. Exerci,e c1nd F1tnes~ Relat1on,h1p, NEW YORK - The victim of an a11emp1ed sexual victim, a freshman in the Gallatin School of Individual assault last October in the Hayden residence hall filed a ized Study, into the bathroom and began 10 assault her, Home & Garden, bs,w, Short Stom:, Hll'lry. $20 million lawsuit against New York University in early according to the complaint. January, charging negligent security practices at the dor " ... Ferguson locked the bathroom door from the inside, Songs and mc1ny mort' 1 mitory, according to court records. and brutally and sexually assaulted, banered, and a11emp1- The initial complaint, filed in New York State Supreme ed to rape and to murder plaintiff,'" the complaint stated. Court, stated that NYU's lax dorm security procedures A member of the NYU housing staff and the Protecrion Share your knowledge (e.r. how to study for an e,c1m, allowed a "homeless crack cocaine user with a prior officer on duty forced their way into the bathroom and how to earn a scholar~h,p, how to resolve protes felony record" to use a bathroom normally restricted 10 interrupted the attack after hearing the woman's cries. Fer Hayden residents and attack a female student there on Oct. guson was detained and eventually arrested and charged s1onal conf11cb, course study note,, household or 25. with anempled rape in the first degree, three counts of sex As a result, the student is asking for S IO million in com ual abuse in the first degree and assault in the second etiquette tips, cooking recipes, mve~lmenl tip:., pensatory damages and S 10 million in punitive damag~s. degree. etc. l or provide an original short-story, poem, song plus court costs, according to the complaint. Ferguson is currently behind bars in lieu of posting Thomas E. Engel, the student 's anorney and a partner in $25,000 bail, according to the complaint, and he is being or essay. the high-powered law firm of Engel and McCarney, said prosecuted in New York City Criminal Court. the University is clearly liable for what happened to his Although the suit states that Ferguson anempted to mur client. der the student during the attack, no auempted murder Pay a minimal "one time" entry fee oi only $2.95 "The plaintiff believes, consistent with our advice to her, charges were filed against Ferguson. that the case for NYU's liability is overwhelming," Engel While he wouldn't comment directly on the auempted per entry. (You m.iy enter as many time~ a~ you said. "Indeed, we have invoked, in count three of the com murder claim in the suit. Engel indicated that he felt the like.) plaint, the Latin doctrine 'Res lpsa Loqitur' which means, claim was warranted by the evidence, and that the district 'The thing speaks for itself."' attorney's decision thus far not to pursue the charge was University Spokesman John Beckman had linle comment no deterrent to it being included in the complaint. Visit the "Monitor Usage" page oi our website to on the suit other than to say the University regrets the anack The complaint also claims that NYU brass were aware even occurred. of"systemic security problems" at residence halls. includ watch ~ur opportunity to win increase when you ··We've only just received the papers, and at this point ing a 1999 incident in which a man unaffiliated with the there's very liule by way of comment we have to make University was apprehended inside a female student's and/or others vi ew your entry posted in the other than to say that this was certainly a terrible episode, dorm room at the Weinstein residence hall. SmartTi ps.Org Library. that the University is chagrined that any of its students .would have to go through an episode such as this, and that this maner will obviously work its way through the legal process," Beckman said. Visit www.SmartTips.Org tor terms and condi ti ons. An unidentified NYU Protection Services officer on duty at Hayden that day let the auacker, 32-year-old Jerome Fer WWW.SmartTips.Org, it's not simply the RIGHT choice it's the SMART choice! guson, use a unisex bathroom on the building's first floor • that is normally restricted 10 residents . ...... ~ THE H ILLTOP FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2002 A4 EDITORIALS illustration By Antijuan Jackson THE HILLTOP IRA PORTER, Editor-in-Chief CHRISTOPHER WINDHAM, Ma11agi11g Editor JAMYE SPILLER,Ma11agi11g Editor SIMONE MASON Editorials Editor Founded in 1924 What a Surprise l t is surprising that in a year that the Uni now complete in all of the dormitories. versity had to shuffle several hundred But still Swygert set a good example when Istudents in between three hospitals in the he made a promise and stuck to it. That District, Maryland and Virginia and spent an would have said that there was not respect for estimated $4 million doing it that tuition for the students and their wishes if 1\tition would undergraduate students will not be increase. have been increased. President H. Patrick Swygert decided not to The students who receive degre~s from take the recommendation Howard arc getting a high from the Tuition Rates and quality education for a price Rev iew Committee to Our View: that cannot be matched by increase tuition for the 2002-· any school, be it private or 2003 academic year. Swygert public. This is a relief for stuck to his statement he made President Swygert all students. What we won last year to then Undergradu ade the right thing by der is what effects this will ate Trustee, Charles Coleman have on the school next and HUSA President Sellano sticking to the promise year and if the students will Simmons. he made continue to benefit from the To say the least bit, we were technological advances the surprised. It is about time University has introduced tuition was not increased. This the last few years. Whatev You Don't Want To Raise Tuition! would have been the time to er the ca~e, we dodged increase tuition because of the extra money tuition this year and we are glad Swygert the University had to spin on housing and the stuck to his decision. $IO million cable and internet project that is What's Your Opinion? e encourage our readers to write letters to the E<11tor. Tell us what you Get it Together th ink about the paper and its contents. We strive to produce a quality W weekly with news pages that are devoid of slant or personal bias. Please address all letters or comments to The Hilltop, 2251 Sherman Ave., NW, Washington DC, 20001. You can also e-mail us at [email protected] n December 2000, D.C. Public Schools tionately have students without immuniza The Hilltop. Be Heard. became aware that 40,000 of their 68,500 tions currently enrolled. !students were not in compliance with the According to the District's law, students are District's immunization standards. As of Jan not permitted to continue to matriculate after uary 15, 2002, 19,000 ofthe40,000 students still the first ten days of the commencement of remained needing immunizations, despite a task classes if they have failed to receive the nec force's yearlong campaign in which numerous essary shots. Had the District upheld this law initiatives were taken in conjunction with var in the past they could not have possibly accu ious hospitals and clinics to provide free and mulated such a massive number of students easily accessible immunizations. In an endeav without immunizations, and parents would THE HILLTOP or to ameliorate the situation, recognize that they could and prevent a feasib le epi not possibly enroll their THE NATION'S LARGEST HBCU NEWSPAPER demic, the task force imposed Our View: child in school without a January 25 deadline in which getting them immunized. JAMAL 0. POPE students will not be permitted The D.C. Public School The four public schools B RAKKTON BOOKER SHANNON WASHINGTON to remain in school unless they that matriculate the major- COREY C\JNNINGHA."\1 PAGE DESIGNER CAMPUS EDITORS are immunized -forcing system should enfore ity of students without ANTUUAN JACKSON 19,000 students to get immu deadlines so this will not immunizations have been J ONA"fHAN C SIMS ILLUSTRATOR further accused of not LIFE & STYI.EiCALENDAR nized within 10 days. happen again EDITOR 1\-lELANJE NESBITT It is apparent that parents keeping the health records VINCE S;\UTH of the students efficiently, ALLEN P OWELL II CRYSTAL M'DERSON have had more than a suffi- SPORTS EDITOR PHOTOGRAPHERS cient amount of time to get so that some students may have already received 1\-lONICA BARBARA DIAHA"IN DoYEN l their children immunized, ENGAGE EDn0R BU<;INESS MANAGER leaving thousands of parents appearing igno their shot but do not have record of it. The District's ability to uphold its "stan EIUCA H UBBARD OLANIKE BELLO rant and neglectful for failing to do so. Par AKEYA DICKSON ASSISTM'T BUSINESS ents who are knowingly allowing their chil dards," will surely be tested come January 25, News EDITORS MANAGER when inevitably thousands of students will dren to attend school without getting AKILAH BELL ERNEST SCOTr immunized probably are. However, more of show up for class still not immunized. ONLINE EDITOR ADVERTISING MANAGER the blame may be faulted to the District and .JAMAL POPE MELISSA C. HORN four major D.C. public schools that dispropor- WEB ASSISTANT ADVERTISING L,WOlJl' MANAGER SHALA \VU.SON PHOTO Ern roR DENL'iE CORBET!' OFFICE MANAGER Happy Birthday ALLISON GENTRY Staff Writers: MICHAEi, BROWN COPY EDITORS COUlffNEY WADE doors and they will continue STEPHANIE CROUCH From Al MAKEBRA ANDERSON HAROLD EICHELBERGER new innovations the Univer- to do so. The staff of more BRANDON MIU.ER sity is experiencing .------,than 40 editors, JOZEi'I CUMMINGS .JOSEF SAWYER AISHA CHANEY today. Of all the Our View hotographers, ALYSHA Coun offices on campus We wou Id like to t ak e writers, designers. run by students, this time to appreciate and .contrzbuto~s are Now in its 78th year, The Hilltop is written and produced every Tuesday and Friday by lhe students of Howard University. With a readership of more than 10.000 students and com The Hilltop is the a great institution ed1cated to this. munity members, the Hilltop is the largest black collegiate newspaper in the nation. only one that the appy Birthday to The opinions expressed on the Editorial Page are the views of the The Hilltop Editorial Board and do not directly reflect the opinion of Howard University, its Administration, individual campus can see our The Hilltop. Hilltop Policy Board members, or the student body. 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The editor can be reached at (202) 806- 4748. _ ,...... _ THf: HILLTOP FRloAY, JANUA RY 25, 2002 AS PERSPECTIVES Shyquandria M Thornton A Special Journey on a Special Day went there with the intent of participating in the Mar Georgia marble, was almost larger than Iifc as he sat in tysburg Address and second Inaugural Address, it was all about 39 years ago when he delivered his famous " I Have tin Luther King Jr. Birthday observance. I did not his chair look- ~------~ so fascinating. a Dream" speech. I stood where he stood and looked out I know what to expect, I just knew I had 10 go. So I ing out on the In admiring over the Mall. I imagined what that day must have been rode the train to the Foggy Bottom station. I had never National Mall. the statue, I like. I could see the 200.000 or so people who journeyed been there before, so I had to ask for directions. The Then I. took In admiring the statue, I could not help but could not help from near and for to hear King speak. Now I could hear moming air was cold and wet, not lhe most inviting, but what seemed a fi l h ifD M, (° L 17• T but feel the his powerful ,o,ce ringing in my ears. I stopped and I I was detennined. I walked for about six blocks. through long journey ee t e presence O r. ar tn • ,1.1.lng Jr. presence of Dr. lislened. He said "Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I'm free at last." I had reached my destination. a small pathway and there it sat in all its glory-the Lin up the stairs IO It was not because we are black, from the Martin L. King coln Memorial. get a closer Jr. It was not Although I was not greeted by a glorious King cele look. The same state and share the same religion. because we are Shyquandria M. Thornton is a junior broadcast jour bration (in fact there was no celebration), I ,vas still happy architecture black, from the nalism major from Georgia. She can be reached to be there. I stopped and stared in amazement. I had was breathtak- same state. and atSbvouantbom1on®hotmail com. seen it (Lincoln Memorial) in pictures, but pictures could ing. From the '------' share the same not compare 10 what I saw. Lincoln, carved from th~ best columns to the murals to the inscriptions from his Get- religion. It was because I \\•as standing "here he stood ______BEEF '(Mh, 1::1ow. ri9ht. Ntw ApprDAoh: L.oVt_.Jo.....U tAw.ght - o--.e n,r C1Jr15c)ov .s Videos VAIM.Ab!.e tht....g. 1>ottY1::1 U,,w.Al& 'f>A~. ·s)(Oi.tse tht WAI::! I ohoo.e to s:111::1 theft 1::10 boc:t1::1 got - A...._w.s:td, l.Uu wht"" 1::1ow. bt..-.t ovtr- A....d ~s:ul 1::1ojtwtl& t.... t...w.lcu's: vutto si:.tti...' o.,_=•s• Qr a well balanced universe that compensates for your lock of game ond recent bed wetting. Besides, give the sistohs o break. They've endur, j enough sexual harassment. AJu,~~z yo .shi., thw- ts bt:111\,gt.1,11,', .so 111oU11,11,l:j tJt-vi.deo ohk.liis. The infamous Roco 'Herb words' .Johnson speaks again. I 'IM. t.111, HeAVt1,11, ... Andrew Harden Standing For Hope oday on the radio. (1450AM)anelderlyman told a older white woman walked in, and as I started to get up and for me. My people had lost their !hes. much of their self- not ha\'e bn-n thinking about this at all. She might have been T childhood story of how he was interc:.ted to sec how offer my seat I thought ofall the black.s before me "ho had esteem and self-wonh lighting, so that I could choose to sit guilty of the stance that many blacks take today - negli the water tasted at a '\,hites only" fountain. After risen to ~1eir feet for white folks. I thought about all the black or stand. Never consciously c,pcricncmg blatant tn.-atml-nt gence, and the desire to move on forget ond be exempt of he had taken a drink, a white lady quick!) approached and people who ~------of inferiority I all r..-sponsibihty for change or alonemc-nt. began to scold him. The boy's mother, seeing that her son went directly to felt the pain of Rev. Dr. Martin LutherK111gJr. would most likely take sat wasintrouble,accostedthewomanandpulledthestmnger's the back of the I thought about all the black people ,vho those \\hO did, isfaction in the progress made, but would sneer at many of arm otrher son. The white lad)• told the mother what her bus, and drank t d• l h b k ,I' h b d and for this I us for our preoccupation in self-gratification and lackofcon sonhaddoneanddcmandcdthatthcmotherbea1himright water from the wen zrecty tO t e aC OJ t e US, an ch05etosit.lsal cem for others in despondent conditions. King would have now. The mother said "I understand ma'an1, but I'd appre- old, diny foun- drank water firom the old, dirty fiountain. for all of them. most likely encouraged me to stand and otrer my seat, and I ciate it if you didn't put your hands on my son." The man tain. And the The sad truth would have listened to hllll. I would ha,e stood not only recalledthathismotherbccarnetearyeyed,tookoutherbclt more I thought, And the more I thought, the more e,nbit- is that for all I because it was my deci~ion; but also I would have stood and whipped him for his actions. the more embit- didn't know she because it was the right thing to do; and lastly, I would have Somepeoplctodayuytosaythatlhingsareworsethanthey teredlbccan1e. [ tered I beca,ne. couldha\'Cbcen stood hoping that when I become of age, the young white were back then, but anyone "ho is horn,'Sl will conclude that ,tared the a proponent of boy will stand for me. thisgenemtionofself-proclaimed bit•¾s,hoes, hustlers, and woman down '------' equality. This "bling-blingcrs" would not endure a shadO\\ of and relaxed my legs. Right now, ifshe were Black I would woman could have been one ofthe fe" "hites who protest- I. Andre--, Harden is a graduating senior chemistry maJor. the minute injustices that went on 50+ years ago. have jumped up quickly. But for her, I didn't. I leaned back ed supremOC)' and encouraged her black neighbors to vote. He can be reached at iharden25@')10tmail.com I can recall one da)' when I was riding a crowded metro and made myself comfonable as I watchc'd her stand. But if this wt.TC the case she would have at least understood and sitting in the scat an.--a for the handicap and elderly. An Although I'm sure tl1at it wasn't that deep for her, it was my position. But e\'en worse. from m)' perspective, she might Congratulations Simone and Corey. Hold it down Note: The perspectives this semester. that appear on this page Jeezy, Scott, Brak, Burn Boy, Bones, Money Bags, are the opinionof the Mak, Shadow Boxer, Akeya, Hug, Shannon, Jon, Teaneck, Courtney, Alysha, Aisha, Allison, Mike, authors names above them. Tiffany; I love giving the shout outs. Keep giving They do not reflect the me reasons to. Napolean thanks for all the help. It is greatly appreciated. Thanks to the business side. opinions of The Hilltop Let's have a good semester. Editorial Board. The E.I.C. 1···· .. ------~ ~ I FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2002 A6 , THE HILLTOP ,. BEST WISHES TO ALL H.U. TEAMS ON THE ROAD:=--__ a ____....,....iiiiii.i Uni,,..... of North Carolina Jan. 25 & 26 e,,,castle, DE, Jan. 26 & 27 en & \Vomen ni 1• of Md-E.S., Jan. 28 ATIONS TO LADY B SON: 8-0 in the MEAC ' @Lehigh ., Feb. 1-3 Januan· 2002 Dh·ision of Student Affuirs • 1 Fifty Things You Can Talk to a Counselor About: choot,, ork/grad Ha,ino a bah~ '-"1.J• Procra tination Getting n1oti,ated Deci ion about 1najor, Fitting in, Getting alono ,,ith people from other cultur • Adju .. tment to the niversit) Concentration f\lemory Birth ontrol Rel tion hit> ,,ith friend Relationship ,,ith roommates Relation hip ,,ith om ntic pam1er Relationship \\itb pnr-en R tions ip ,,rith family, Parenting i ue , Se ual concern~, Gayn '"'bian is u Shyn • Being a ertive, elf-esteem, Self-confidence, Learning disability Depre ion An ieti Fears \ 'orries, Harassment, Irritable feeling Anger Hostilit), Ph~ ·cal problem Eating problem Alcohol \ ork is u Lonelinr_,~. Hom iokn~ uicid I feeling uicidal h ·or Death of a significant person, Finances Incest exual abu e, Rap exunl a ult, Date rape, Threat of violenoe Brandi biog a firearm Stalking, Drug Sntoking, AID Pregnang, Abortion Hitting the lottery, Getting married Getting di,1orced, Being adopted, Hope ,,i h and dream ..... • • Let's talk. ' The Ho,,'3rd Uni\'ersit) Cou ~~.... Service C B. Po,'\ I Bid ~· fith and Bryant Streets; ~ (20-) 806-6870 Division of Student Affairs January 2002 · ••' -- THE H1u:roP From 1st Person To The Bl LASTWORD. & Style lib •• PERSON • By BR \ND0'1 A. l\11u.F.R Merging Black and White hile s1anding in line wail• ing for a once in a life Wtime chance to gel free ticke1s to see one of my favori1e Interracial Couples Still Struggle to Gain Public Acceptance comedians. Martin Lawrence, I made many as1u1e observa1ions, including a migh1y fine, short. ligh1 skin lady, By JOZF.N cu~tMtNGS who was wilh her sislcr, 1ha1 I Hilltop Staff Writer couldn'1 keep my eyes off. Though we are at the .. Mecca," aria Sampson is a beautiful female t-1 1here is an abundance of ignorance wi1h a cu1e smile, dark eyes and a ;igain? and juvenile behavior. I'm sorry, bu! likeable personality. 'res: F~1ate$'5 [!'If the ,ll) (56%) No: Female, 3 (of the 9) l got a bil nos1algic and fell like l was C Jungle Fever (3.~%) in my fourth grade lunch line. Mar Christian Moore is a handsome young male !',blf4 re.fr t~8l (12%1 Males 7 (of the 81 lin gels paid lois of money 10 acl a who is smitten by Sampson and her wonder (88~.- I fool, bul wh.it were you all gelling oul fu I character. Skipped the 0 Pot of Gold: Missy sProtege Brings Degrees of ''Tweet'' Music By JONATHAN C. SIMS songwriter, drummer. acoustic guilarisi, and Separation all out artist keeps her sight, centered. Life & Style Edi1or Already placed in a category with other Will Smith who has just come off a n an industry filled with packaged acls, alternative women like India.Arie and Golden Globe disappointment for his (See what's going 011 with your favorite who are programmed and synthesized -Eryknl1 Badu, she represents the ultra alter role in :,.\Ii' might try to recapture his Black celebrities and how they are connected) Ivocals, sampled be.1L~ and catchy pop- native. Her first single of her debul album Siar Power with the enlistment of some help inspired lyrics, change is only inevitable. Southern Hummingbird, tastefully 1itled of pi:,no vixen Alicia Keys in the remake of Wi1h neo-soul acts blossoming on snle fig "Oops (Oh My)" ialks of a woman getting the Barabra Streisand Movie "A Star is ures in 200 I and many due 10 drop nlbums what she wants in the bedroom or any otl1er Born" ... Well Alicia's Keys might be playing this year, 1he future of music looks pretty intimate place. Using lyrics like "Oops to happier notes with her 6 nominations for the sour. Well things are starting 10 look more there goes my skin down 10 my knees," annual Grammy awards ...Speaking of the 1\vee1. T\veet geis to 1he point of what she is in the Grammies. 1he biggesl surprise was that of Gold Mind Records' newest addi1ion, mood for and i1 is no mistake, and neitlier is India.Arie who received 7 nods at 1he Gram 1\vee1, is 1he prized discovery of Missy her talent. mies including Album of 1he Year (which I Elliott and Timbaland. While Missy got her TI1ough she captivates a sweet ,ide with her predict she will win) ... While on the subject freak on, Threet began titillating her own debut song all is no1 fair in love and war wi1h of Arie, 1his soul sis1er has just finished shoot strings taking up the acoustic guit.ir. And her song 'Motel' where she leaves her man ing a video for the next single of her album. now 1his siren of the south plans to drop whal with three strong words "Go Tu Hell." Emo "Ready For Love." Look for a special appear is already creating a big buzz. This "South tionally charged. Tweet promises more 10 the ance from latest "Wonder" wonder, Glenn ern Humming Bird" is expected to soar high music scene lhan some of her predecessors. Lewis in the video ... And speaking of Lewis. wi1h her April 2 release. Other songs on her forth coming nlbum expect to see Glen Lewis making more pub• Toking her first night into the world of include "My Place," the bouncy "Boo lic appearances. You might even see him on music, 1\veet spread her wings on Mis,y gie2Nite," and 1he remarkable duet with tour with ... yes Alicia Keys ... Since we ,1re Ellio11's and Ginuwine "Toke Away." Yes, neo-soul brethren Bilal on "Best-Friend." on the subject of neo•soul artistst another that's the girl strumming tl1e harp in the video On tour presently with British soul sensa member of this musically gifled family. Mr. singing lhe chorus and adlibs. Not just tion Craig David, 1\,•eet has many flavors in Tutti Musiq himself, has dropped his first single enchanting in beauty but intoxicating with store for1his bland induslry. Missy is known 'HalfCm.ty' off his new sophomore LP lit led lndic.Arle raw artistry, Tweet gives a performance that for discovering those with potential, and as simply "Jusi Lisien" ... After hearing ii for the would pro1-e to be a record executives wet a miner in her Gold Mind label she has first time. you start 10 get the message. Jf you dream. With e.,pectations high from those struck gold. Ain't it just so Tweet! didn't ge1 the connection, 1hen next time 1ry that claim to be buzz wortl1y. this singer, harder to gel connected. Holla 1 • • L. -· - ·- ·- B2 FRJD.W, J A,,'\J,\RY 25, 2002 Let's Talk About Sex Attention: All staff writers, editors sion give me someone who is a liule dressed By Al,\'SHA Coull Sexual desire is an instinc1ive reaction, and an individual's perception of a sui1ablc mate up-4hat's class."Roger Cart ledge, sopho and cont1ibt1tors do not forget HilllOp Srnff Wriler is the basis. Studenls were given the fol more, Radio Television and Film: ·'A woman lowing scenario and asked 10 get real and in one of those sweater jacke1, immediately With the open and active social atmosphere 1urns me on. ll doesn 'l matter what she abotit The Hilltop workshop found at campuses across the nation. college share !heir views on whal immedia1ely wears it with-sweats and Timbs 1 jean~. or s1uden1s often find thernsclve, coming face attracts 1hem 10 someone: It's a Friday afler noon on the yard and you have 1he opportu• dress slacks. There is something about the tomorrow in the Blackbu1u Center 10 face wi~1 sex everyday. When we 1hink way il natter, her figure 1hm just tums me aboul sex, we tend 10 neglect what really dri nity 10 pick one person to be with. solely on ves two pt.-ople together-the first impression. 1helr phy,ical appearance. Who would you on." chose and why? The following smdents room 142. The workshop will be Let's face it. your first impression of a polcn• S1cphanie Young. sophomore. Marketmg: tial mate is not taken from their personality gave their opinions:Lovette Brooks. sopho· more, MarkeLing: ''They have to have a nice "There is nothing more altractive 1han a man or intelligence. It's all about sex appeal and in a suit or someot\e dressed in business • from 11 :00-12:30. Howard Mudems are getting 10 the bottom of smi le, and smooth skin. When il comes 10 clothing. what they where doesn'l have 10 be casual. Coordina1ion and a professional what physically turns lhern on. A survey demeanor is appealing. It makes me wonder commissioned by the Foundation for Acad necessarily he expensive, but lhey have lo be well put together. And you musl have nice if he is really aboul something, if his look emic Standards & Tradition found that 57% goes hand in hand with his polcntial."When of college sludents say they are sexually shoes - yours~oes say a lot abou1 your 1as1e."Najeeb Crossley. junior, Radia1ion it comes lo the physical element of attraction, active. However, the poll of 1005 siudents there is no set profile of the perfecl man or found that promiscuity is not popular. Of Therapy: "A sexy sweater or top wilh a pair of nice pams will immediately attract me 10 woman. From hm pallls and stiletto heels tu those students who reported being sexually timberland, and sweats. il iake, a variety of active. 72% said they had sex with only I a woman She doesn't have 10 dress like that d1ings to run someone on. partner during the previous semester and 8% everyday because ul1ima1ely her versatility said they had no sex in the last semester. will keep me wilh her. Bul for a firsl impres- This isn't the time question nis educati l • FRIDAY, J ANUA RY 25, 2002 B3 wt,at's 901ng• 011!! ·~ Friday January 25-29 Looking for a good laugh? Laugh it up with Martin Lawrence at Constitution Hall today or get your tickets for Saturday's show from 12:00-3:00 PM in Cramton Auditorium. If you don't want to wait. check to see if there are seats still available at TicketMaster. Call (202) 432-SEAT Satuday Old school music for the old school souls ....Don 't miss the legendary Harold The honeyed voice of singer/songwriter Norah Jones crosses Melvin and the Blue Notes tonight at Blues Alley. musical borders from jazz to soul to folk-based pop today at 6 PM For more information. call 202-337-4141. on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage. Get some culture at the Jazz Heritage Series. featuring the Air Force's jazz 21 and up? Drink for a good cause at the Hands On DC Happy ensemble, the Airmen of Note, with guest saxophonist Jimmy Heath. Cramton Hour, a fundraiser for the annual event dedicated to cleaning up Auditorium 8PM. Free, no tickets required. DC's public schools. at Politiki and 'he Penn Ave. Pourhouse. Call You So Crazy! MTV bring$ Martin 202-546-1001 for more details. Chec k out Love Seed Mama Jump at the 9:30 Club. For more information, call Lawrence, the original host of Def Comedy 202-265-0930. Jam, to DAR Constitution Hall at 8 p.m. tonight. Feeling hungry? The 9:30 Club has The Recipe tonight at 9. Call If you miss this show. check him out for his sec 202-265-0930 for more details. Haven't had a chance to rent Queens of Comedy yet? Then. see one of the ond show on Saturday at 8. Constitution Hall original "Queens of Comedy" live. Sommore. former Comic View host. brings is located at 18th and D Sts. Tickets are her show to the Jokes On Us Comedy Club. For more information, call 301- $60.25 and a portion of each ticket will be 490-1993 for more info. donated to the NYC Fireman Relief Fund. To purchase tickets. call TicketMaster at (202) Sunday 432-SEAT. Get your dose of religion this morning at Chapel with Michael Eric Dyson. Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel in Cramton Auditorium at 11 a.m. Monday Leave the fake stuff alone .....join The Realistics as Patriotism from Broadway ... New York Loves America: The they open for Charming tonight at 9 PM at the Black Cat. Broadway Tour. Enjoy the talent of Broadway veterans at Union Station today at 12:30. Free. It's back again... The return of the Vagina Mono Tuesday logues, Playwright Eve Enslerwill perform in the Nation The female body on d isplay ...Check out the exhibit Whistler Seen on " Evening at the lmprov," ·comic View.· and "Show al Theatre's production of the Vagina Monologues today and the Female Body at the Freer Gallery of Art. time at the Apollo." Joe Recca performs tonight at the lmprov. at 5 PM. For more information, call 1-800-447-7400 for 8:30' p.m. For more information, call 202-296-7008. info and tickets. Suc ka MCs perform on the backstage with the Dingleberry Dynasty at Black Cat. Put your event in the Hilltop!! Email [email protected] Howard Universi1:y Division of Student Affairs Office of Residence Li'fe T 2002-2003 T J-..al.ls Oualific'Otions: Lln::Jcrgr.. 1duate - S,;..,pl·u.:, ,·,o•e. • .J1.. 1nio1· ~~l';l,..,inr - 2 S ,:GPA> .'.:lv~1a...;e. 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Rs-.aµi:,;,o nt1n~nt fc , a socond :.•·ea,· is pn ss b!o. b•Jt rcq uircs u nt!·v1,• ai.;,i:; ti(.; ation \11/'e Need Good People Interested in S e J-r: Development ancf Helping Others r -. (/' • ~~ J 'J ~ ~,,,. Se cure ap pl le atl on froni IResidc·nce- Hal I Office. complete and s:ubrnit lo the: Office of Assistant Deen fo.- Residence Tub1nan Quadrangle-, Rooni 19 245!:: 4tn S':.re-st, -. ·,,·,.- \•','.9sf7i 1g:o,. C•C 2,U05t:i Cl, o • bef:::: ·t= FebrLa • r~··--····~·-·····•-r•--~·---·-·~------~~ ------ THE lilLLTOP B4 FRIDAY, J ANUA RY 25, 2002 THE WALL STREET JOURNAL (CBJF1DJS NJlIDliTli®J~L ©2002 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Rcservcd. WSJ.com THE WEEK OF JANUARY 21, 2002 What's News- New Game in TV Sports In Business a11d Fimuioo Japan and South Korea. ABC refu sed Big League Fees Take Toll, to meet the organizers· asking price. Buying Time Instead, the rights were purchased Pushi,ng the Networks A decade ago, only the most fringe spol1S had to pay the networks to appear on broadcast by a production company formed by AOL Sues Microsoft U.S. Trade Balance television. Now. many mainstream events do, too. Here's a look at some netwo,k 'time buys:" the U.S. men·s pro soccer league. The To Revamp Lineups ABC and its sister network. ESPN, difference between exports and NETWORK EVENT SPORT OATI Over Netscape imports resulted in a U.S. trade cul a deal to show the games at no AOL Time Warner Inc. has lobbed deficit or $27.9 billion In November. CBS McOOnakl"s LPGA Champ;onship Women', golf June8to9 cost to them. exchanging their time a legal bombshell al Microsoft Corp. By STSFAN FATSIS Erlc:5SOn Open Men's and womta·s ten,11 March 30 to 31 for the programming. that could bring .years or fireworks, $140 The Mother Goose at Belmont Thorouchbred horu r1clnc June 29 amportt Fate of the NBA seeking damages ror the alleged Mtn·s and women's sklln&- Jan. 5 • hen it comes to televised ABC U.S. Ski Team Gold Cup Even more sta.rtling was the lack harm that MiCl'OSOll caused lO AOL's sports. the networkS Presente Grand Pnx Auto radng Apt1I 14 browsing software was gradual!y 1995 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 divisions al ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox 25% Increase from the current con• eclipsed by Microsorrs version after tract with NBC and Turner Sports collectlvely lost more than Sl billion the smallest increase since al least Microsoft started ortering its browser last year. according to industry esti contract negotiations. On Tuesday. Time buys ··represent the only free with lls dominant Windows oper mates. Now. they are changing their the NBA signed a deal for the next profit in most cases in sports televi 1983. ating system. tive and arrogant. approach: They are less willing to six seasons with ABC and AOL Time sion:· sa,YS Michael Trager. presi· In its contract, ABC will air up to Netscape didn't specify how much The tit1e·s vulnerability became pay for the rights to major sports Warner Inc. ror S-1.6 billion. But even dent of the TV division of Clear 15 regular-season games on Sun• it will seek in damages. The claiming apparent with the success or ESPN events and more eager to rent air with ABC's partlclpatlon, the agree Channel Entertainment. a unit or days- 11bout two-thirds !ewer than of damages "will be done at trial. not Inc.'s four-year-old magazine, which ment will reduce by about two-thirds Clear Channel Communications Inc. NBC has been airing-plus five early time to outside producers of lesser round playoff games and the NBA Ft· in the liling." said AOL spokesman has captured a new generation of events. the number or regular-season NBA and a producer of sports events. John Buckley. But some AOL lawyers spo1ts fans with its fast-paced style. It's like subbing a team of rookies games appearing on broadcast tele The broadcast networks have nals. ESPN and ESPN2 will carry 75 privately estimated last summer that 'fhe aver-dge age or ESPN readers is for the starting lineup in the Super vision. been selling sports alrUme since the regular-season games, and up to 17 the number cottld be as high as Sl2 31; at Sports Illustrated it's 37. Bowl. But In tough times, the net These days. the networks are air• 1970s but usually restricted the prac early round playorr games. AOL Time billion. Microsoft has in the past works feel they have no choice. "Net ing more paid-for. fringe sports tice to less-desirable times and to Warner's TNT gets 52 regular-season called that number "laughable.·· Airline Opens Dates workS are unwilling to deficit-fi events that wouldn't have landed on borderline sports desperate ror expo games and 45 early round playoff nance sports-rights fees.·· says Ken broadcast TV even a year ago. A sure. Now. virtually every nonmajor games. And an as-yet-unnamed new Enron CEO Resigns, For Frequent Fliers Schanzer. president of NBC Sports broadcast network first: General sports event-from the LPGA cable channel- a 50-50 venture be whose lineup once included the Na Eleclric's NBC on a recent Sunday women ·s golf championship to the tween the NBA and AOL Time Blackout periods, the bane or fre· Warner-will have nearly 100 games, Hearings Open quent fliers wanting to trade hard• tional Football League. National afternoon showed proressional bull• Tour de France cycling race to the world skiing championships-Ms to all but two in the regular season. Fallout from the financial scandal earned miles for free tickets in busy Basketball Association and Major riding. Such programs are known in the buy its way onto over-the-air televi Indeed, the networkS' pullback surrounding energy-trading giant travel periods, could become a thing League Baseball but starting this has triggered a power flip-Oop in the or the past. Starting March 1, North• summer will have none or those. industry as "time buys:· Broadcast sion. A decade ago, ·we paid for Enron Corp. and its accounting firm most or It," says NBC"s Mr. sports world between broadcast and Arthur Andersen LLP continued. west Airlines no longer will fence off This is a big change from the days networks sell airtime to independent production companies, with a cur Schanzer. cable. With the dual revenue Among the developments: 14 days a year. mainly around major when network sports divisions took streams or advertising and sub holidays, from members of ils World macho pride In the number of big rent going rate or $200,000 to 525-0.000 In today·s limp marketplace. net • Congress opened hearings to work sales divisions have a tougher scriber rees. ESPN. for example, can examine the financial and p0lltlcal Perks loyalty program who want to sports-league Initials on their sched• an hour. The outside producer finds ules. Networks were wtuing to as advertisers and pays all production time peddling commercial time ror better afford costly rights fees. It impact ol the company's failure. ny domestlcany free or charge. niche sports compared with an also has a range of properties on • Enron·s CEO Kenneth Lay re• Northwest will drop blackout dates in sume some losses in exchange ror costs. while the network supplies on the higher ratings and prestige asso air talent and a coordinating 1n-o event's organizers. who have lined which to promote and sen. from ca• signed less than 24 hOurs arter a other regions as well. including all up corporate sponsors in advance. ble TV to radio to a magazine. bankruptcy-court-appointed credi weekends from June through Au ciated with showing the big-time ducer so the show doesn't look like an infomercial. Since the networks NBC. for example. on a recent Sun H big sports continue to migrate tors committee sought his removal. gust. on its flights to Europe. sports. to cable, the networks \\111 face even Will other carriers. which have don·t have to guarantee an audience day aired a sponsor-studded timc A search has begun lor a chief re Drained Coffers buy. the Vans Triple Crown Moun more programming challenges. Ex structuring olliccr to also serve as similar blackout periods, follow suit? to advertisers. ratings become sec• But the huge losses on current ondary. tain Dew Pro Nationals or Snow• ecutives already wonder what will interim chief executive. Randy Petersen. frequent-flier guru happen when the NFL's network con and publisher of Inside Flyer maga deals with major sports-especiaiJy ·u·s pure profile'" says Rob Cor• boarding. • A memo surfaced in which the The roster of events networks tracts expire alter the 2005 season. !ired Arthur Andersen chief auditor zine, bets theyw111. 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We are looking for writers IBy Brittany Candrian said he wou ld sit down and con• the Daily Universe (Brigham front Timberlake about it. Young U.) "But we never heard back from copy editors and a sports editor. him," Poulsen said. "I kind o( had 10 cut ties with him because there CU-WIRE) PROVO, Utah - was no trust there at all.'' Brigham Young Univer.;ity student Poulsen said N'SYNC producer and songwriter Clinton Poulsen is Max Martin encouraged him 10 accusing Justin Timberlake of enter a contest on the Internet site N'SYNC of stealing parts of one of ',boos.com. "See Right Through l)is songs and putting it in the You'' is the song, that he wrote for group's "Celebrity" album. that contest. "You have to understand that it's In legal pJpers sent to Jive not the same exact song," said Records and several other record Poulsen, 20, a freshman from Dam companies, Poulsen's auorney, ascus, Md. "It's not like he took it Wayne Rooks, is ordering immedi• straight the way it was. A lot of the ate ceasing ·'from any further man• lyrics, melody, and production are ufacture, sale, copying reproduc Indiana U.-Knight Price Tag Nears the same and we had some experts tion, public performance or other analyze the song and there's no exploitation" of "See Right doubt in their minds that he defi Through You." nitely took parts of my song and "They have come back to us involved in communications or an investigation TI1e Star has appealed her ruling. put it in his." denying having used any portion of By Cory Schouten relating to some University issue, in this case In the alumni lawsuit, a group of 46 Knight Poulsen alleges that while under this material," Rooks said. "The lndwun .Q,ijy..,'ill1.d(;lll (Indiana U.) coach Knight, we believe it is our responsibility supporters allege IU President Myles Brand vio co111rac1 with Wright Entertain• ball is sort of in our court now." 10 protect our employees' and students' commu lated Indiana's Open Door Laws when he fired ment. the song "See Right Tiirough Senior director of business / U-Wl&F,) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana nications,'' Stephan said. Knight in September 2000. Brand consulted with You," which he wrote last March, affairs for Zomba Music Publish University has spent almosi $300,000 to defend Stephen Key, legal counsel for the Hoosier two groups of four trustees before firing Knight. was placed imo Timberlake's hands ing, Leslie Greene, who represents itself in 1wo lawsuits alleging public access vio State Press Association, which agreed with TI1e The University maintains no quorum was pre and put onto the "Celebrity" album Timberlake, refused to comment. lations over the firing of former basketball coach Star in its suit, said nobody can deny the Univer sent at any meeting with Brand, eliminating the under Timberlake's name. N'SYNC's "Celebrity" CD hit Bob Knight. The fees bring the documented cost sity the right 10 defend itself, but said IU need for public notice. A trial court ruled Brand ''Justin had at least five different stores July 24 last year, and in its of Knight's firing to nearly $650,000. shouldn't be allowed to control the amount of had the sole authority 10 fire Knight, but an ways of access 10 my song, includ first week alone, it sold more than TI1e University has paid its lawyers $209,000 information it releases. appenls court ruling wiU send 1he case to trial. ing my manager, Doug Brown;' 1.8 million copies. Since then it has in a lawsuit brought by The Indianapolis Star, ·111e position the University has taken is that The coSIS of the two lawsuits, plus S340,000 Poulsen said. ·111ere were also two gone platinum five times. according 10 documents obtained from the Uni they should have the right to determine how 10 buy out Knight's contract and $19,000 to secretaries in the office who are versity counsel's office Tuesday. Another lawsuit, much information from the persomtel file should inveMig.ue whether Knight choked former player I pretty young and are really good Poulsen said that although he has brought by IU alumni, has cost the University be available," Key said. "If that becomes the Neil Reed, bring the total documented c-0s1 of friends witl1 Justin and members of come in contact with Timberlake $78,800, accepted practice in the stale, you will see the Knight's firing to $650,000. his group and they had copies of several times, he wouldn·t consider I U spokesman Bill Stephan said the money public gel less and less information." Stephan said the University faced additional my song.'' them friends. comes from a litigation fund, made up of fees Nancy Winkley, deputy managing editor for fees related 10 Knight's firing that can't be tal assessed to various University departments. The Star. did not return a phone message Tues• lied, including I U employees who have devoted I Brown, vice president and artist Stephan said he didn't know how much money day. time 10 1he issue as part of their job responsibili developer of Wright Entertainment, goes into the fund, but there is no concern the The Star filed its lawsuit in October 2000, ties and the cost of the IU Police Department 's Ialso manages N'SYNC. Poulsen fund will run out. claiming IU violated Indiana's Access 10 Public investigation into the Kent Harvey incident. · said Brown originnlly denied Tim Stephan said the University has no choice but Records Act, which allows individuals and agen The University has also spent more than berlake ever heard the song but to spend money, some of it taxpayer dollars. 10 cies the chance 10 review and copy public docu S60,000 in lawsuits brought by former assistant hinted that it was a possibility and defend its principles. ments. The suit seeks open disclosure of basketball coach Ron Felling, who blames I U for '111e principle we're trying to defend is when Knight 's personnel fi le. Special Judge Jane failing to control Knight. employees or students of the Univer.;ity are Spencer Craney sided with the University, but RICHARD GERE LAURA LINNEY "Th} k.ingdom come. fb} ,\ill ti,; done in carlh. :1~ it 1.1 111 h~aven.•· .\latthcw 6: I0 Howard University Community Choir 'l11omas K. Pi~l'rl!, Jr., Director Presents a l~C~ TO St1Hl00l ll JJOV- ml6HT SlElRVI©E AMA il num~rnNRUA Friday. January 25, 2002 THE 7:30P.M. MOTH MAN Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel PROPHECIES 1low anl University Main Campus BASED ON TRUE EVENTS Washington, D.C. Dr. Bernard Richardson Dean of lhe Chapel Adinlssion is free -Jesus Paid it all! T HE HILLTOP, B6 F RIDAY, JANUARY 25, 2002 TALL, STRONG ENERGY DRINK SEEKS I , bright, outgoing, energetic person for good times around town. Must enjoy meeting new people. 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