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A2 CAMPUS THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 9, 2004 School of Pharmacy Granted $3.5 Million for Upgrade

BY CHARREAH JACKSON our project was deemed worthy," Lecea year pharmacy student. "Better facili­ Hilltop Staff said. "The best part is the University ties will allow us to get more knowl­ does not have to pay a dime and our edge before we graduate, which will Recently, the National Center for renovations will be funded with all new mean more job options." Research Resources,Nationallnstitutes nloney. I made sure of that." While some students are excited of Health, and the U.S. Department The new center to be constructed at the prospect of enhanced facilities, of Health and Human Services grant­ inside the School of Pharmacy is for the others have anticipated changes and ed the College of Pharmacy, Nursing research and development of all drugs feel renovations are long overdue. and Allied Health Sciences (CPNAHS) and will allow students more space to "It's about time and it's an improve­ $3,519,397 to update and enhance practice dispensing drugs. Along with ment,'' said Okiko Oyegoke, a fourth­ facilities for pharmacy education. creating collaborations with academic year pharmacy student and 2005 doc­ "This grant is quite impressive and and industrial scientists, the new cen­ tor of pharmacy candidate. "It's a great helps in putting Howard on the map," ter will also seek to form partnerships idea and it's nice for the School of said Tricia Mohammed, president of with government and private entities, Pharmacy to get some recognition." the CPNAHS Graduate Student Council like the Food and Drug Administration Although Howard's facilities may and third-year pharmacy student. "It's (FDA) . With plans for new laboratories not mirror other universities, like the good to have the support to grow and and clinical study rooms, construction University of Maryland, whose phar­ it's encouraging when others take an will begin in January and is expected macy school was sponsored by CVS, interest in your well being." to take a year, with limited disruptions Corynthion Wright, school of pharma­ Howard's grant was among the for class instruction. cy network administrator believes that few approved, after universities, insti­ As the School of Pharmacy edu­ it carries historical significance. tutions, private companies and oth­ cates students on entering the com­ "Howard is unique as the prima­ ers submitted project ideas for funding mercial world of pharmacy, some stu­ ry and predominant pharmaceutical and vied for financing. CPNAHS Dean dents see the grant as a means to bet­ school on D.C. and the first among his­ Pedro J. Lecea, Ph.D. spent the last two ter prepare for other pharmaceutical torically Black schools. It's great idea years serving as principal investigator avenues. for the school to implement innova­ for developing and pitching the School Students in the School of Pharmacy will have greater research oppor­ "This is nice because it creates tive labs to take pharmaceutical educa­ of Pharmacy's renovation plans. tunities and drug dispensing practice facilities following the granting of more opportunities to look outside tion to higher limits and make us even "We were in competition nation­ $3 million to the school for renovations. retail and consider more research','' wide with big schools like Harvard and said Elizabeth Magallanes, a second- more competitive," Wright said. African Student Association Prepares for End of Semester

BY D' ANDRE ALLEN Africa on Howard's campus by in the upcoming months, come together and showcase Contributing Writer dispelling stereotypes that the including the Steve Biko Black their talents. An1adi says that media depicts and creating an Consciousness Movement, Fall she has been working with 15 The African Student umbrella for African students Variety Show, World Aids Day other girls on an African dance Association (ASA) plans to new to America. With member­ HIV/AIDS Seminar and "D piece for the show. become more visible at the ship this year of 700 to Boo Finale." The World Aids Day HIV/ Mecca. Many of Howard's people, ASA is building a foun­ The Steve Biko Black AIDS seminar will be held on international student organiza­ dation to be successful. Consciousness Movement will Dec. 1 from 7 p.n1. until 9 p.m. tions often go unnoticed by the "Most of our events this be held on Nov. IO from 7 p.m. in the Blackburn Center Gallery general student body and tend semester are very educational until 9 p.m. in the Blackburn Lounge. This event will consist to play silent roles in student and by setting up these events, Center Gallery Lounge. This will of a panel discussion that will life. However, ASA is making we are providing true facts be a forum dedicated to the rec­ be lead by two African ambas­ moves to change that stereotype about Africa to Howard stu­ ognition of one of Africa's less­ sadors addressing the fight this year with some upcoming dents and not just stereotypes," er-known heroes, who fought against AIDS in Africa. ASA will events. said ASA treasurer Eyiwunmi for the freedom of oppressed also collect donations and raise Under the leadership of Akinsanmi. Black South Africans. money to send to Africa in sup­ their president, Kevin Johnson­ Ayodeji Olu-Ayeni, a senior The Annual Fall Variety port of HIV/AIDS. Azuara, a senior political sci­ chemical engineering major Show will be on Nov. 16 from 7 "All these events are a way ence and African studies major and member of ASA, would p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Blackburn people can know what we are from Nigeria, they plan to show like to see all Howard students Center Ballroom. This will be about. They will be able to see Howard the true colors of ASA. get involved with the organiza­ a night of fun, entertainment that in addition to enlightening "Since I became president, tion because of the connection and fellowship for ASA mem­ the public about Africa through I have made a lot of changes between Africa and America. bers and other Howard stu­ discussion forums, we are able and I have really been promot­ "All of Howard students dents. ASA members will have to have fun using African enter­ ing ASA," Johnson-Azuara said. have their roots in Africa so an opportunity to showcase tainment," said ASA events "We deserve to be a premiere they should want to come and their talents to their peers while coordinator Cynthia Odogwu. organization and all the mem- . support our events," he said. bringing African culture to the The website is www.hu-asa. bers of ASA have been diligent­ "Everything is a learning expe­ stage. com. ' furk Kln1t·Slaf1 Ph<1lflt:n1phtr Howard's African Student Association continues to expand ly working to make that come rience, so come learn about Sophomore political sci­ and tries to educate students on campus through awareness. true." your culture." ence major Ndidi Amadi agrees ASA's aim is to promote ASA is hosting four events that this is a time when they can

feels that many Corps mem­ people working for change in all bers lea\'e after two years when wnlks of lite, Siman1ora said. Program Fills Void in Low Income Areas they find the job to be worse "That b one reason we accept BY NICOLE REED areas. service network of AmeriCorps, gram. and more daunting than they all academic 1najors." Hilltop Staff Writer The program began in 1990 are not required to have degrees "They are sending young expected. According to Simamora, with the goal of eliminating edu­ in education in order to par­ people into high need areas for According to national cam­ who particip'\ted in the program Recently, some students cational inequality within the ticipate in the program. The two years and then [the Corps paign director for the program himself for three years in 2000 may have noticed e-mails in United States. Since the imple­ requirements are at least a 2.5 members] leave," she said. The and Howard recruitment officer in the Bronx, N.Y., 60 percent their Howard account from an mentation of this program, G. P.A. and a bachelor's degree Transition to Teaching program Christian Simamora, the goal of the Corps men1bers continue organization called Teach for reminiscent of the Peace Corps, in any area. These individuals trains and certifies n1id-career of Teach for America is not to to have ties to the community America. This is a part of the more than 12,000 people have receive their certification alter­ professionals and recent col­ address the teacher shortage, and the education field after can1paign the organization is joined to commit two years of natively through state approved lege graduates as teachers to but to focus on giving all chil­ teaching for two years, either running throughout the coun­ their lives to teach in low-income programs and a summer inten­ be placed long-term in public dren an equal opportunity in directly through the classroon1 try, placing teachers in high rural and urban areas across sive program, where Corps schools within the metropolitan education, despite the area in or as leaders of the comnu1nity demand locations where tl~eir the country. Currently, there members must meet certain area. which they live. attempting to evoke change. guidance is needed. are 22 regional sites pa1tici­ requirements. "[The members] need to "We feel that placing a "We need those who will These individuals, mem­ pating in the program, includ­ Joan W. Brown, who is establish long lasting relation­ teacher in a classroom that bring attention to the problems bers of the Teach for America ing Washington, D.C., New the director of the Transition ships with the school district really needs one will imme­ of these low-income areas," program, do not have degrees York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, to Teaching program in the and co1nmunity in which they diately provoke progress. We Simamora said. in education, but receive their Chicago and Atlanta. Howard University Department work, and stay when the going don't encourage all of the Corps Applications for Teach for certification alternatively Members of Teach for of Education, does not agree gets tough," Brown said, who members to stay in the edu­ America can be found at W\V\V. to become a teacher in these America, part of the national with the Teach for America pro- cation field because we want teachforamerica.org.

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• A4 CAMPUS THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 9, 2004 SHARA'S SOAPBOX: Diversity Program Initiated By Honor Society

BY COURTNEY BATTLE only founded to praise young undergraduate students, hopes planning. Learning about other using our differences to make us ContribuUng Writer scholars. to strengthen the potential held cultures is a great way to meet more knowledgeable and well­ NSCS also hopes to help stu- by every NSCS member. new people and learn things rounded people," Johnson said. The National Society of dents with career development Each chapter is responsible that otherwise you would have "We can refocus our attention Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) and and giving back to the commu­ for coming up with ideas and never known," said sophomore from ourselves and put it into the National Leadership Council nity. Dive into Diversity is the activities for promoting diver­ communications law major learning about other cultures. are teaming up to educate the next big step for the complete sity on their campus. The mem­ Pearl Plumboy. It will make us more empow­ community about the many dif- development the organization bers of the Howard University "Since Howard is an HBCU, ered." ferent cultures, ideas, individu- is striving to give its members. chapter of NSCS plan to have we arc going to focus on the Johnson also hopes that als and societies that make up "Dive into Diversity will panel discussions, an essay con­ diversity of Black cultures, like the diversity program will give the world today. Nov. 2, 2004 create a sense of credibility for test and incorporate diversity Jamaican, Haitian, African and students a chance to explore No Money, marked the ground breaking for NSCS members and allow us into NSCS Week. Caribbean cultures, as well as various cultures while expos­ the Society's fall 2004 initiative to understand each other bet­ None of the events have the variations among regions ing them to other educational "Dive into Diversity." ter," executive vice president been finalized at this time but of the United States," Johnson opportunities. Heavy All 205 chapters of NSCS Antoinette Johnson said. the group is working to spread said. "A lot of people want to are being urged to get their . Embracing different walks diversity throughout Howard's With all of the activi­ study abroad and have cultural campuses involved in this event. of life and instilling the impor­ campus. A possible cookout ties lined up for this event, barriers to overcome, but learn­ Weight NSCS is the only organization tance of values and ideas from with foods from different cul­ NSCS hopes that Howard stu­ ing about different cultures that recognizes first and second other cultures are the main goals tures and a cultural fair are in dents embrace both Dive into here can give students a better year college students for their for Dive into Diversity. By doing the plans. Diversity and each other. understanding for th~t experi­ BY SHARA 0. TAYLOR outstanding academic achieve- so, the National Leadership "I would definitely attend ''Diversity can help us be ence," Johnson said. Campus/On/ma Editor ments, but the group was not Council, made up of 16 elected some of the events NSCS is stronger in our progression by

Stand up (if you are sitting). Walk to the nearest mirror. Take this copy of The Hilltop with Haitian American Student Panel Explains Voodoo you, of course. Turn to either side. Do you see a difference HAITIAN, from Campus A 1 between yourself now and when President of HSA, Dapney you first set foot on Howard's Guillaume, who is Catholic, campus? If you say 'no,' good itself of the negative perspective described her experience with for you. Please share this with surrounding it. the voodoo religion. The Ha t~n Students Associat on "I get fed the negatives of your friends whose shapes have "Back in colonial times, Presents been distorted since your first Europeans realized the power voodoo from my parents. They year. of this religion practiced by do pracllce its forn1 of healing If you answered, 'yes,' read Africans. Today Christianity through medicine, but the sto­ Al Souls D a~: on. uses it, but covers it with ries of ghosts scare me in both Freshmen, this may not Catholic symbols," Covington religions," she said. "I have a apply to you at this exact moment said. new found respect for voodoo ~eM~stif1cahon of Vo~oo as you may still be in the process Director of Blackburn and believe that as we have the of accumulating your Freshman Roberta McLeod, whose family right to practice what religion 15, but take heed anyway. practices Roots, which is very we want, they have the right to fxa.'!l.ilati0i1of Voodoo ,n the practice theirs." Although many "experts" similar to voodoo said, "Voodoo Caribbean lslar.ds (whoever they are) have is a very powerful religion Junior psychology major explained this weight retention stripped from powerful people Kristy-Lee Jean-Pierre also phenomenon by attributing it in order to overpower them." received negative messages to adapting to college life and The Haitian Revolution from her parents about the taking on new responsibilities, I used voodoo to give those slaves practice. don't think it's that deep. involved the strength to fight ~My parents always taught It's 12:02 in the morning and overtake their masters. The me to stay away. The program and you need to take a break same cultural dances people explained that people's thoughts from working on your entrepre­ do today were used to give the on voodoo are due to enslaved neurship feasibility study. You slave population strength. minds," she said. "Voodoo actu- feel a hunger pang in your stom­ ach, but you haven't restocked your MircoFridge since mid­ terms. It's close to the end of Know Your the semester, and you're broke. You want something eat (nothing too heavy, just enough to hold you until day­ University: Ernest break). So you walk to Georgia Avenue. What are you options? McDonalds. Just Hall For those of you who still BY SHELLEN MCKENZIE worked in Howard s Arts and believe that you have total con­ Contrib11ting Writer Sciences department, where he trol over your consumption pat­ taught English and Rhetoric. terns, I am here to tell you dif­ Howard University's Ernest In 1909, he taught English, ferently. Just Hall Biology Building is biology, and physiology. He Haitian Student Association panel sought to dispel myths about voodoo. Sure, you could order a dedicated to Ernest Everett later assumed a permanent salad from the late night menu Just. a prominent marine biol­ position as a professor in the that just as many calories as a ogist and teacher who taught Department of Zoology from hamburger. You are enticed by English and biology and served 1912 to 1941. the smell of the over-greased, as head of the Department of Just was a faculty advis­ over-salted potatoes and the hot­ Zoology. er to a group of students that flame grilled bovine meat. Do Architects Hilyard wanted to start a national fra­ HBCTJ BRIEF'S they really expect you to resist Robinson and Paul Williams ternity of Black students. In all temptations and select a dish constructed Just Hall in 1956. 1911, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, from their salad? Just was born on Aug. 14, Inc. was organized at Howard It is not solely your fault 1883 in Charleston, S.C., and and Just was its first honorary that you have gained (or shift­ he attended Kimball Union member. ed) weight since your tenure Academy in New Hampshire. Just also earned interna­ at Howard. You haven't been At Kimball, Just studied clas­ tional recognition for his study left with much room to makt: sical courses, was president in embryological resources good decisions about your diet. of the debating society, editor of marine biology. He made Think about it. The lifestyle of the school newspaper and a lasting contribution in cel­ of the average college student the highest-ranking student at lular physiology, experimental isn't conducive to maintaining graduation in 1903. embryology and fertilization. healthy habits (i.e. normal sleep He then went on to Dart­ Just published sev- Hampton Script FAMU Band Reaches Shalv Univers ity patterns, regular and predict­ mouth College where he eral books including "Basic Receives Alvard Hazing Settlem ent Receives $3.2 million able schedules). majored in biology and Methods for Experiments on Research Grant And in this city, when you minored in Greek and history. Eggs of Marine Mammals" On Saturday, Hampton Florida A&M University want to eat h,,alth), it costs you Just graduated magna cum and "The Biology of the Cell University's student newspa­ student ~1arcus Parker was As Shaw t:niversity more tl1an ~·our n1onthly allot­ laude from Dartmouth, receiv­ Surface." per, The Script, received the awarded a $t.8 million settle­ ment from Mom and Dad. Sure seeks to establish itself as a ing his AB. degree. Just died of cancer on Oct. College Press Freedom Award ment in a civil battery case you could make a trip to Whole research institution, its fund­ After graduating from 27, 1941 in Washington, D.C. at the Associated Collegiate that found five FAMU band Foods, but why would you do ing for this purpose increased Dartmouth m 1907, Just Press/College Media Advisers members liable for his severe that when it's much more conve­ by $3.2 million. The school -:; -- National Convention in injuries last week. Parker, nient and cheaper to grab some­ received a federal grant Nashville, Tenn. The award who was a member of the thing from Georgia Ave.? from the National Institutes is given to a "college news school's Marching 100 band, If the people dishing out of Health, which will assist medium that has demon­ suffered kidney failure after the warnings during orientation Shaw in the building of a strated outstanding support being beaten with a paddling week were really that concerned behavioral and bio-medical for the free press rights of board during a band initia­ about our physical well-being, research center. The mone} students." tion process. they should have given us alter­ will be used in conjunction After discovering that According to Parker's natives to the pollutants that are with a $1.1 million grant from a story would be published lawyer, his client has under­ sold near campus. Better yet, if the United States Department about health code violations gone four surgeries and faces we cared that much about our of Education. at a school cafeteria, acting chronic kidney damage. This own health, maybe we would The new facility, which president JoAnn Haysbert case marks the first time in demand more diverse options will measure 32,500 square requested that a statement FAMU history that a haz­ along the strip. However, I can't feet, lvill house offices and from the university be printed ing victim has pursued legal labs for researchers, as well recall a time in recent memory on the front page. Instead, the when we have. But maybe it's action against the individuals as a library and conference staff ran it on page three and just me. who participated in the act. rooms. No timeline has been included statements from the set for the construction of the Shara D. Taylor has begun president in the article. As planning her health food menu building. a result, Hampton's admin­ for hf'r new lifestyle that will take istration confiscated 6,500 effect after the New Year (not this Compiled by Shara D. copies of The Script. The New Year, the next one). If you Taylor II• GC)O(hon-SllfT Pholoarapher staff took immediate action have any suggestions, send them Located in "The Valley," Ernest E. Just Hall ls named for the to secure their right to free to sharaoncampus@hotmail. renowned biologist and Howard Engllsh professor. press. con1. NOVEMBER 9, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWS AS Greeks Claim

·------.,' Their Relevancy ' ' :' , ere .... .,' • GREEKS, from Campus A 1 ception about pledging, that '• ' it is like the movie, "School .. Daze," when in actuality it is school supplies to Washington, "a time to learn about your D.C. schools. organization, your abilities and www. fordveh icles. com/ col legeg rad Unfortunatelv, he claims, what is expected of you as a "the negative always outshines lifelong member." th~ positive." "There still will be some ' The one negative aspect ' underground pledging," said ' that people like Jones focus on ' Traci Washington, a member ' is the issue of hazing. of Alpha Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta ' According to Clint Wilson, ' Sorority, Inc. "Those organiza­ '~------a journalism professor and tions run the risk of not having member of Alpha Phi Alpha ere------··1 the chapter's charter, and they ' Fraternity, Inc., hazing was not run the risk of nationally being •' a part of the origins of these •' , suspended." .' ' ' organizations. .'+' ' ' While hazing has not been Here's the deal: '"When you go back to our eradicated, some members o! founding," Wilson said, "our these groups still feel that thty one price, no haggling. founders were not hazed or should not be disbanded. beat up." "I think this is throwing the This "student discount" offers substantial Wilson believes that over baby out with the bathwater," savings on new Ford Motor Company time, hazing was incorporated said Barbara Wtlliams, dean of into the pledging process, but Special Student Services and vehicles based on set prices established now national headquarters are member of Delta Sigma Theta by Ford's Employee Purchase Plan. working to remove it. Sorority, Inc. ''While these "Just as it took a while for matter of injuries and deaths There's no catch - it's a unique offer, hazing to get in there, it'll take as the result of hazing certainly a while for it to get out," he must be taken seriously, we exclusive to select schools like yours. said. are talking about a very small Save even more when you apply the All of the Pan-Hellenic number of incidents given the Black Greek organizations did size of pledge lines across the current national incentives available on away with the pledging process nation and internationally." the vehicle you select. in the 1990s and initiated a Students on Howard's "membership intake process." campus have different views of The best part? You get what you This process is more strin­ fraternities and sororities and gently monitored by the nation­ their roles in college life. expect. The style and features you want. al organization and is devoid of "Socially they have a pur­ No-hassle dealer experience. A payment the characteristics associated pose, but in regards to com­ with pledging, such as belittling munity service, you can do that that's easy on your wallet and lifestyle. treatment and hazing. in so many different ways," Althoughsomemayapplaud said Vincent Sherry, a sopho­ the new system, Husband, who more print journalism major. pledged at Howard in the spring He said the initiation practices of 1991, feels that in their cau­ deserves closer scrutiny from tion, national organizations the university. but does not feel took some of the personality groups should be banished. out of joining these groups. Ashley Williams, a sopho­ "I remember pledges walk­ more speech communications ing or running on the Yard in major, feels that the organiza­ full uniforms and cutting cor­ tions do serve a purpose espe­ ners and greeting their big cially at Howard. brothers or sisters on the Yard," It's how you Husband said. "There was a lot get there.1 Poin .Click. ave. of fun stuff that was done years ago that is no longer allowed." He said there is a m;scon- A6 METRO THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 9, 2004 Clothing Learning Initiative Hopes to Raise IJiteracy Rate

BY STACY ANDERSON 37 percent of D.C. adults read to research their target audi­ ties include Stores Boast Contributing Writer at or below a third grade level. ence, Spinner said. They discov­ r ecruitment, The percentage means 150,000 ered there are five distinctive grant writ­ Washington, D.C. Mayor of D.C.'s 580,000 adults suffer groups that are mostly affect­ ing, supervi.)­ A Unique Anthony Williams, several from illiteracy. The $20 million ed by adult illiteracy: young ing staff and government agencies, private plan hopes to educate at least people from ages 16 to 24 that helping to groups and nonprofit organi­ 10,000 adults within the next have dropped out of school; develop the Style zations recently launched the three years. single female-run households, curric ulum. Lifelong Learninglnitiative. This "This is long overdue. The with most mothers working "The initiative initiative is an effort to reduce BY IMAN MAYNARD city has many well-educated entry-level jobs; 18,000 senior is extremely Contrituting Writer adult illiteracy. According to people. D.C. has one of the big­ citizens, some who are raising imp o rta nt the National Literacy Survey, gest gaps between the rich and grandchildren; thousands from and sorely Students may have spotted the poor. When other countries, especially Latin needed. Most brand names such as H.O.B.O., you can't read, America, who are illiterate in attention and Universal Madness, Shooters you can't make their first language as well as funds tend and a list of other apparel across a living. In English; and young African­ to go to K campus. These local brands have America, this is American and Hispanic males through 12 thrived throughout the D.C. met­ something we returning back to the commu­ education in The Lifelong Learning Plan will pair tutors ropolitan area for years, some shouldn'tstand nity after incarceration. this country," with adults to help them raise their reading even gaining recognition from for. Reading The Lifelong Learning Cormier said. level. celebrity figures. is a civil right­ Initiative has three major The third Laura Bush strategies to implement within strategy is out the city, since Aug. 15. The Located on Georgia Avenue website, www.readoutloud. not far from Howard's campus, wasn't the first the next three years. The first better communication and to say that," is to have better coordination awareness of the opportuni­ org allows students to look up Universal Madness was started courses \vithin their ward and originally as a line of embroi­ said Connie between the initiative and agen­ ties available for the illiterate. Spinner, cies that offer courses. Spinner The organization's first public class availability on the com­ dered T-shirts during the mid plete database. The website also 1980s, and has evolved into a director of would like the connection awareness movement started the Lifelong between the initiative and the last August with The Read Out allows volunteers to sign up. popular store that offers a wide Carter said volunteers need to range of urban/sports apparel L e arning educators to be better, faster Loud campaign. Initiative. and more efficient. "We make sure, people are have basic reading and writing for men and women. Founded by skills, but they will need suffi­ D.C. native Eddie Van, Universal At incep­ The second strategy was to aware of programs available tion two and a implement Lifelong Literacy in the city and the demand cient training to be effective. Madness has served the com­ "College students could be munity for years. Van's brother, half years ago, Coaches into existing teaching for services," said Jeff Carter, representa­ facilities or to start new educa­ director of The Read Out Loud terrific volunteers. Young peo­ Ricky Van, says the store has ple have a lot of enthusiasm and come across many people who tives from cor­ tion centers. "Our main objective campaign. Signs on buses and porate spon­ is maintaining and expanding," trains, as well as radio and tele­ energy. Their schedules may have gone on to success. accommodate a learner's sched­ "When Karl Kani was at sors, educa­ said Lifelong Learning Coach vision public announcements tion agencies, Camille Cormier, who works promoted the public aware­ ule and they are more flexible, Howard, my brother gave him since most don't have a nine to ' '"w.rradoutloug.orgl libraries and at One Stop career centers in ness campaign. The campaign a spot in the store. He never five or families to go home to," looked back. .. Puff used to post This program will help the 37% of D.C. resi­ other groups northeast and southeast. Some hotline has received over 500 flyers for parties he was throw­ dents that read below a 3 rd grade level. came together of the coaches' responsibili- calls regarding classes through- See RATE, News A7 ing around '93, '94." According to Van, his store prides itself on helping loyal customers from the local com­ munity. Local First Time Voters Run Home to Vote "People in Georgetown don't look out for you. Here, if BY CATHERINE THORNTON Martin did not know who they felt kind of doubtful because I we know you, I'll look out for Contributing Writer were. She voted for one per­ did not want what happened you. We'll help you out if you're son on the ballot because the in the 2000 election to happen short. I know how it is." For many students, person had been campaigning in this year's election,'' Bouie Motivated by the success of 2004 was the first year that outside the place where she said. Bouie was also doubtful Universal Madness, D.C. native they could participate in an went to vote and she remem­ about the candidates that were Kanney Westray started We R election. For the most part, bered his name. running in the election. He did One Clothing. Like 'Madness, 'We they found the election process JaiSun McCormick, a not encounter any problems R One started as simple T-shirts, to be easy and did not encoun­ senior radio, tv, film major, while voting in Baltimore. He and expanded when it opened a ter major problems in getting who also voted in D.C., said, "I also voted for a U.S. senato­ store on Florida Avenue. Today, out their vote. was happy to vote because it is rial candidate and for whether it is supported and co-owned by Andrea Martin, a junior an honor to vote, and I am glad or not he was for or against NBA point guard and 1'faryland criminal justice major from that I exercised my right." She using taxes to help communi­ native Sam Cassell, whose finan­ Fort Washington, Md. said, also had no problems voting ties build healthcare facilities cial backing, combined with local "The whole concept was excit­ because she decided to vote by and recreation centers. Bouie support, enables the company to ing because celebrities were out paper ballot. She said that the felt that it was important in persevere. trying to get people to vote." whole process took only five the next election to give voters Other stores have simi­ Martin is registered to vote in minutes. Along with voting for a heads up about everything lar reputations as being com­ the district and she did not the next president, McCormick that would be on the ballot munity-oriented. The H.O.B.O. have any problems during the also voted for a city council and to explain to them exactly shop, as described by Van as election process. Before vot­ member and a school board they would be voting for. In "our version of FUBU," stands ing, she was asked if she would official. this election, he was not aware for "Helping Our Brothers Out" like to vote by paper ballot or Mykle Bouie, a physical that he would be voting for or and offers men's sportswear electronically. Martin chose to therapy major from Baltimore, against various propositions. designed to combat the high cost vote by paper ballot because was doubtful about the voting "I was really excited and of designer labels. the line was shorter. Other process in this year's election happy voting for the first time,'' Shooters Store, located in names for city official candi­ because of what happened in One of the biggest problems that people encountered was Southeast D.C., was founded in dates were on the ballot, but Florida in the 2000 election. "I See VOTE, News A7 the wait at the polls. Washington D.C. by "Shooter­ Rob" and expanded to Baltimore in 2001. Shooters' success is apparent in its celebrity clien­ tele. Entertainers such as Allen Iverson, Jadakiss, Big Tigger Local Man Ran for and Irv Gotti, among others, D.C. Election Results have all been spotted wearing Shooters apparel. Presidency for Second Time Presidential Results These stores, among several John F. Kerry (D) 183,876 Votes, 90% other Black-owned and operated BY BRIAN KASORO On election night, Powell president of the [USA]." Contributing Writer clothing shops in D.C., maintain spent his time rapping and yell­ But in a one on one conver­ D.C. Board of Education District 1 mutual respect and support for ing out soapbox rhetoric simi­ sation, Powell's face straight­ one another. The entrepreneur­ Forget Kerry, forget Nader; lar to what one might find on ens up and his eyes remain Jeff Smith, 14,144 Votes, 39% ial mindset of these founders even Bush. There's a 46-year­ Georgia and Florida Avenues. trained on whoever he is talk­ has been rewarded by the con­ old Washington man \vith a The police officer presiding ing with. "They would not have D.C. Board of Education District 2 seven-foot cardboard sign and over the polling station knew tinuous support of their devoted let me get this far if they knew Victor Reinoso, 16,528 Votes, 30°~ patrons. Sophomore philosophy a live five-minute promotional Powell by name. "Samuel," the how strong my campaign is," major Kofi Adease says, "From rap song who was nmning for officer asked, ''right?" Powell said with a seriousness what I get, Universal Madness President on Election Day. But to Opiyo Okeyo, a unmatched by any candidate D.C. City Council Ward 2 basically describes our area­ Samuel Lyndell Powell was senior film major and founder at Gage-Eckington throughout Jack Evans (Incumbent), 17,363 Votes, 83% what people don't see. It's crazy running on faith. He was hop­ of Stellar Pictures, Powell's the entire day. out here." However, Adease ing to capture the votes of at campaign demands some Like his biblical vote total D.C. City Council Ward 4 least 144,000 Americans who attention. "As long as you have finds fault \vith the price range goal suggests, Powell says he is Adrian Fenty (Incumbent), 28,461Votes, 100% See MADNESS, New A7 were faithful enough to believe a voice you always have what an individual who lives by the in his candidacy. Why that I call that billboard effect," teachings of the bible, which number? "That's all the people Okeyo said. "Repetition has a happens to be his favorite D.C. City Council Ward 7 I need. I don't even have to power and [with it] the extreme book. The man who has been Vincent C. Gray (D) 22,690 Votes, 93% win," Powell said. ''I'm running can start to make sense." If nicknamed by people in the to teach men how to live with .. Powell really is delusional he community as "Lord Samuel" D.C. City Council Ward 8 men. just may get elected "if some­ and "Uncle Sam" is as complex Powell's platform day there's enough delusional as his nicknames are oppo­ Marion Barry (D) 18,026 Votes, 96% consists of only the Ten people" to vote for him, Okeyo sites. The blender of politics Commandments. "I'm not said jokingly. and religion received his diplo­ D.C. City Council At-Large trying to reinvent the wheel," Nate Mathews, a junior and ma in 1990 from Armstrong Kwame R. Brown (D) 154,305 Votes, 56% Powell said. recent winner of the ANC posi­ Adult Education Center in the At times though, Powell tion representing Ward 1B10 district after serving in the Carol Schwartz (Incumbent) 85,885 Votes, 31% seemed seriously delusional (Drew Hall, the Quad, and the D.C. National Guard for five and his campaign seemed eas­ Annex), reflected on the deep­ years. Before that, he attended D.C. Delegate to the House of Representatives ily dismissible. Many voters er political issue of mixing reli­ Dunbar High School, also in Eleanor H. Norton (Incumbent) 183,445 Votes, 92% , and volunteers at the Gage­ gion and politics. "He's bring­ D.C. Eckington Elementary polling ing God back into politics huh? Not many take Powell D.C. "Shadow" Representative station laughed and mocked Better be careful," Mathews seriously, even though he says Jordan Colbert· AMI. Pho10 Editor Powell during his rap and it said, lightheartedly referring that is exactly what makes him Ray Browne (Incumbent) 155,241 Votes, 87% Stores like Universal seemed that no more than five to the text on Powell's sign: strong. His plans to use "word Madness on Georgia Avenue even stopped to listen to his "Wanted: 144,000 to write in are popular amongst some Source: Washington Post campaign spiel. on faith the name Samuel for See POWELL, News A7 local residents. NOVEMBER 9, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWSA7 Reading Programs Help Adults Local Designers Popular RATE, from Metro A6 "\Ve have supported liter­ said her organization has acy efforts for years. We want received quite a few referrals Carter said. to further invest in the com­ from students that heard about The initiative has over munity and support efforts of them thorough the new initia­ Amongst D.C. Youth 10 sponsors, which include busi­ literacy, education and technol­ tive. "Any effort to raise public ness corporations and govern­ ogy. Strong verbal and reading awareness of the high levels of MADNESS, from Metro A6 ment agencies. "Sponsors not skills are needed, and with these low literacy in the city is good." only give money, hut a leader­ abilities, the} can build self For more information on for such brands. "They make a ship effort,~ Carter said. Verizon esteem,·· said Sandy Arnnette, volunteer opportunities, go to killing. [A] shirt was $45, but in is one of the sponsors that is a Verizon spokeswoman and www.readoutloud.org or call 1- actaality, it should be 15." deeply involved in support­ lloward University Aaumni. 866 READ-OUT. Other D.C. residents sin1- ing the literacy initiative. The Many organizations that ply choose not to shop at these company's cn1ployees volun­ offer learning courses find link­ stores because of the prices. teered at an informative meet­ ing up with the initiative help­ J unior Marion Stewart says she ing introducing the campaign at ful to the community. Elizabeth would rather spend her money Rhode Island Metro Station last Liptak, executive director of the on more accredited brands. August. Washington Literacy Council, "For one, it costs too much and it's not name brand for real. I could get more for my money and it will be recognized." As a Students Enjoy First Tiine at Polls native of Washington D.C., how­ ever, Stewart does acknowledge VOTE, from Metro A6 tions concerning amending the called democracy." Even though the importance of local support. laws of her county were confus­ Goldring is from Southeast D.C., "I think maybe I should said Shamira Tucker a radio, tv, ing, while others she had never he voted in Maryland. Goldring support them because I'm from film major from Columbia, .l'v1d. heard of before entering the vot­ felt that the election process was "I never have been a political D.C., but at the same time, some ing booth. When she was asked easy, but he waited in line for if it is corny." person until this election. I real­ on her ballot about whether nearly two hours. Despite some criticism, ized that there are things that or not the laws for her county For the most part this year's local name brands continue to need to be done and changed, should be amended, she just election in the D.C. Metropolitan be embraced by community and I could help change them 1nade an educated guess. area ran smoothly. Although members and outsiders alike. by getting involved and vot­ Devon Goldring, a junior there> were people who did have For more information on Black- J• ',, •• Coll>< 1 I '"' ""'''"I dil r ing." Tucker chose to vote in administration of justice major to wait in long lines, nothing the morning, and she said that owned businesses, go to www. Some local name brands are favored among the s ur- from Southeast D.C., said, dramatic happened compared to blackrefer.com. rounding community, including Universal Madness. the line was very short and "Finally we got a say so in the electio11 of 2000. everything went smoothly. She something and an opportunity thought that son1e of the ques- to voice our interest in this so Students Struggle With Weight

Powell Hoped for over 100,000 Votes OBESITY from Campus A1 due to the economical and to be a compromise." more appetizing choice of fast Apparently, exercise is POWELL, from Metro A6 too. Yet Powell says he is still perfect candidate, perhaps, to Students at Howard food. ke) to fighting the problem. respected as a candidate. "I stay work in a local official's political University aren't surprised that "Kids are out here away Dietician Robyn Flipse of of mouth" and "all the tithes that in the neighborhood,~ he said, cabinet. obesity across America's cam­ from home and good cooking, California, author of "Fighting the pope has taken up·· (which "where everybody knows me. I He is a man who likes his puses is on the rise. and so they are willing to eat the Freshman Fifteen: A College he says is "his money") in order want to help change m:1 com­ "meats and vegetables cooked "It makes sense," said Ciku whatever food they can find that \\'oman'.:. Guide to Getting Real to reach his goal did not work munity and help peoplt." over an open pit' and is a lover ~lwangi, a freshman biology tastes good, even if ifs fast food About Food and Keeping the too well this time around. In Powell is an enigma yet of animals. "Dogs stay in my major. "College students don't and not necessarily healthy,~ Pounds Off," suggests .1 consi - 2000, he had less of an impact has passion and potential and heart,·• he adds. Oh, and he "can have options, especially not said freshman communications tent exercise regimen. on the presidential election than appears more than willing to whistle any song ever written." freshmen. You have to have major Victoria Freeman. "You have to keep up the Ralph Nader but was in that race help wherever it is needed -- the a meal plan, and eat what's When asked about eat­ same level of acth·ity in college provided to you. The food ing habits, several students that you had in high school," in the cafeteria is fattening. responded that the top reasons Flipse stressed. '"And that's just Sometimes there are healthier for choosing certain foods were to keep yourself at the sanw options, but not always, and taste, cost and convenience. level. Doing less means weight they tend to be less appealing, "The timts that the cafete­ gain is almost ine\'itable. You so most students will choose ria has set up meals don't help," have to get out and do some­ HOW IS $62,000 the fatty foods.'' Jackson said. "On this schedule, thing. The weight docsn 't go 011 Campus weight gain can be I can t'at and cat and eat and overnight, and once it got'S on. attributed to numerous factors. still be hungry. At home I'm it \\ill take 1nore than overnight '"There are a lot of late used to eating later and being to lose."' nights, less exercise and poor satisfied throughout the rest of \Vorking out and eating FOR STARTERS? food choices," said Kathleen the night. Eating around five or right are essential to main­ Letizia, a Fordham University six, I get hungry round 10 or 11 taining a healthy weight, hut Health professor. and want to order out for food den)ing yourself food is not the "The food in the cafeteria or go to r.1c0onald's. ·· way to go. According to Flipsc, is loaded with carbohydrates. Students feel that weight avoiding weight gain doe~n 't District Manager Salary Pasta, pizza, bread, cake­ gain from fattening foods is a mean going \\ithout or miss­ almost evel}1hing," said fresh­ nuisance. ing out. Rather, it's a lifest) k $62,000-Starting Salary man Paris Jackson. "Any carbs "I have lost my six pack choice based on malung ouncl that students might burn off since I came here." Jackson nutritional choices. $68,500-2nd Year are less than the carbs the) are said. "If the school is going to "It's not saying you can getting back from the food." serve these fattening foods, never ha,·e somt'thing. hut $75,500-3rd Year "Even the vegetarian food they should provide exercise pointing out tllat then! may be is cooked in the same grill and programs for students, and better choices," she said. \ncl $89,500-4th Vear grease that hamburgers are have a gym in every dorm." it's recognizing thnt a h:ilnnt·c cooked in," she continued. '"So Students n1ight not opt for between what you t•at nnd what Sign Up Wit h Career Services Now Through November 12th people who think they arc get­ healthier food, but they would you do in terms of activity is ting a healthy n1eal are essen­ work out if they had the oppor­ necessa1y." ALDI District Manager Posit ion Interviewing November 17th tially eating beef." tunity," .l'vtwangi said. 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• $62,000 starting salary Help for the HIV Epidemic • 10 Days of vacation first full calendar year • 20 days of vacation second year • A company car • Disability and life insurance May Be On the Way • Major medical & dental insurance HIV, from Campus A1 with using it, mainly because tor of The \\.'omen's Collecti\'l'. • A retirement savings plan I'm in a monogamous relation­ a non-profit organizat10n for Although this new con­ ship and we get tested regularly women living with Ill\ and traceptive may be extremely for IIIV and other STD's." AIDS in the Washington area, innovative in form, its true suc­ Tachelle Young, a senior said that she looks forward to A Recipe for Success cess lies in how well females legal conununications major, seeing it be markekd because of receive it. According to Lynette also agrees with using the gel the control it will give won1cn. As a District Manager, you will develop and empower store E. Mundey, M.D., associate as a contraceptive. "It is the only thing that employees in your oistnct. Our unique lwelve month training "Obviously people aren't will g1,·e women power in lhl•ir program incluaes seven months of in-store training, followed by director of the Student Health five months of working with a District Manager lo refine your Center, a female's response to using condoms due to the high hands to prot<'ct thL•mschcs," leadership and operational skills. Once you have completed this the gel depends on "ease of use rate of unplanned pregnancies training, you will be ready to successfully oversee four to six stores. and comfort." and STD contractions,· she "The question we must ask said. '"This would be a great way If you are ready for a career where you can realize your poten­ ourselves is will this be a prod­ to maintain the natural feeling tial from the start, stop shopping around. We are confident that you will riot find a more rewarding and challenging career uct that women will feel com­ while still protecting yourself." opportunity anywhere. fortable using, will it feel like In an article written by a lubricant used on condoms Lauran Neergaard for the since most women are used AJC, researchers reported that to that, and are there any side although the experimental drug effects, such as will there be any isn't ready for human testing, irritation. Also will this gel pro­ it provided potent protection tect against other STDs besides to female monkeys exposed to HIV?" Mundey said. large ai11ounts of an AIDS virus. Senior physical therapy They are hopeful that in time major Savanua DeWitt- Smith the drug will be able to gener­ said that she would not feel ate the same results for women • www.aldi.com uncomfo1table using the gel. across the world. Patricia Nalls, EOE M/F/D/V "I wouldn't have a problem founder and executive direc-

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B SECT100' TUESDAY, NOVElYIBER 9, 2004 ,,.,v,v.thehilltoponline.corn " Jfot Styfes for Coo{ Weatlier BY JANA HOMES fact that I can buy cute sweat­ "It's gonna be sweats, about Hilltop Staff Writer ers and cute coats with fur on three shirts, and two pairs of them," said sophomore English socks with some Timberland As many area natives and major Erin Scott. "Oh, and snow boots with a hoodie," said junior returning students know, and boats; I love snow boats, but I sports management major Jack as many students new to the have no use for them at home, Williams, who is used to the area will soon find out, Howard so l'm so psyched to have some area's weather fron1 his years in University winters have a ten­ reason to buy them." Baltimore. dency to get real cold. One thing that has some Williams hails from the Because of its Mid-Atlantic people getting warmed up for same city as one of winter's location, Howard gets a bal­ winter fashion is the opportu­ best-kept secrets. Frequented Warm and anced serving of weather, expe­ nity to see the opposite sex in by all types of students on cam­ riencing both sweltering heat their winter wear. pus, Under Armor Performance and blistering cold. "I enjoy winter clothes, Apparel is the temperature reg­ Fuzzy But with all of the students because I enjoy seeing beauti­ ulating under garments. The from warmer regions of the ful young ladies in sweaters," line originated in Baltimore in BY KEITH LAING United States and those inter­ Life & Style Editor said sophomore biology major 1995 for use by athletes dur­ national students from the Orville Bignall, who is looking ing the colder portions of their Caribbean and other tropical Well, the election is over, forward to experiencing his first seasons. locales, not everyone is fully and tempting as it may have been Howard winter. But it's not just Some students feel that equipped to deal with the drop­ considering the result, I haven't the males that find the change items like Under Annor are ping temperatures. of fashion pace refreshing. helpful, when it comes to layer­ moved to Canada yet. And I "I didn't have anything "One thing I can stand ing in order to deal with the might not have to, because lately for winter when I got here. I I've been feeling rather artic. about this stupid season is the varying temperatures of the loved my shorts and my flip­ way the guys switch up their environments at Howard. Maybe it's because I'm from flops. Putting them away and below the Mason-Dixon Line, style. They put away the white "I don't like to put all that buying sweaters and jackets tees and take out the sweaters stuff on and then take it all t but I have definitely felt the was hard," said sophomore art need to bundle up this week. and the button ups. I like to see right back off, when I get in the major Nicole Cuellar, who is a guy in a nice blazer and some classroom, because the heat is And my quest for warmth has from Orlando. "And the worse gotten me lots of double takes jeans," Cuellar said. [high], but I need versatility," part of it all is that I can't use and 'It's not that cold's, which is Despite the fact that some Williams reasoned. But not any of it when I get home." funny, because I've been look­ are taking winter fashion into all students agree that piling However, all of the stu­ ing at people dressed like it was account, not all Howard stu­ on the pieces is the solution dents who do not necessarily August as if they were certifi­ dents are interested in getting to the idea of dressing for the need heavy clothes at home dis­ able. glamorous for these cold days. weather. \h cdo \Je,;undtr· ~1aff Pholographrr like having to purchase them. I mean, it's not snowing, Some students are just trying to "Someone once told me As unseasonably warm temperatures gave way to wind, rain "The only thing that gets but it's definitely been cold be comfortable. and cold air, HU students scoured their closets for clothes me through the winter is the See STYLES, News 83 enough to cover up recently. that were both warm and stylish. The temperature has dropped 30 degrees since our unseason­ ably warm homecoming, and my wardrobe has definitely reflect­ ed it. Gone are my tennis shoes Nike Hopes to Make Customers Need Tweed (yes, I'm from Atlanta) and t­ shirts. They've been replaced by BY JAMEELAH BROUGHTON arrive, but I do know they will be a Timberlands and a leather coat. Asst. Life & Style Editor hit," she said. And I don't feel bad about it Regardless of their release date, at all. I've been warm, so why Nike and Harris Tweed Team Up fashion trendsetters in New York are would I? for new Women's Basketball Shoe already anticipating the arrival of I've had plenty of conversa- An announcement was made this Nike's Harris Tweed accented shoe. ~.1J.CW,ji~l1Jl...1J.:W:W:i~.b.a....tell..Jllle-JL.Jl-~su~mm.!ln~1e~r:Jl[h!i!at,t,£Nili.!,ikc~~yill join the slew of Roberta Fletcher, the owner of how cold they are as we walk designers and retailers who bank in on V.I.P. Fashion, a boutique in down­ across the yard. I usually tell consumers seasonal need for tweed. town Manhattan, thinks that trendy them that if they had left the According to www.fuk.co.uk.street- New Yorkers really know how to work house with clothes on, they fashion, the alliance between Nike and with tweed. wouldn't have such problems Harris Tweed, a Scottish based compa- "I love seeing people wear tweed and they tell me how cute their nyownedandoperatedbyJohnMackay jackets with a scarf or sweater that does outfit is. Be that as it may, and his wife Maureen, materialized not match but everything looks so hot despite my debonair sense of by a phone call fro1n Nike requesting and so well put together," she said. "I style (and of course, boyish good 10,000 meters of Harris Tweed. can't wait to see what we do with this looks), I place greater emphasis Harris Tweed is a pure virgin wool new Nike shoe but what ever it is, I on warmth. hand-woven by islanders of Harris, know it is going to be hot." I'm adding layers, and I'm Uist, Bara and Lewis in the homes of "" ¥1.hbr.c•on1 Nike will be teaming with Scottish-based manufacturer Harris Tweed to Ashley Byers, a fashion student at not stopping until the tempera- their Scotland villages. HarrisTweed. the Fashion Institute of Technology, ture relocates an upward trajec- com reports the first production of release a women's basketball shoes made of Tweed as part of their fall line-up. said she stays abreast of the latest tory. Laugh all you want, but at Harris Tweed occurred in the early 19th developments with Nike and is in the least I won't be shivering. century when the Murray tartan was process of designing a few outfits for I'm sorry, but the cold is re-designed with Harris tweed by the of five different styles for the women's Bockleman. "NikeTown is a great place baseball-style trainer using Luskentrye herself that would compliment the probably my least favorite part request of Lady Dunmore. Dictionary. for their debut. A lot of hot shoes can Nike and Harris Tweed combo. of the Howard experience. Of reference.com classifies tartan as Harris 1\veed as design accents. These be found there." shoes will be branded with both the "It is kinda hard to do because I all things that I'll miss when I a plaid design worn by affiliates of Bockle1nan said she shops at don't know exactly how the shoe looks," leave, the cold ranks somewhere Scottish organizations. The innovative Nike swoosh along with Harris Tweed's NikeTown in London when visiting official orb logo. It was also reported she said. "I am playing with some idea~ between the lines in "A" building change to the Murray tartan put Harris relatives. that would go well with a gym shoe and and the long waits for the shut- tweed in high demand for trade by on www-.fuk.co.uk.streetfashion that No word has been released for the NikeTown in London expects to with tweed. I am excited with some of tle. Where I come fron1, winter UK merchants. Due to the attempted the launch date of the Harris 1\veed my results." usually consists of a three-day reproduction of Harris Tweed without have them in the store in a couple of and Nike women trainer in the U.S. Nike is known for its brand equi­ weekend in March, so despite the consent of the island O\mers, the weeks. Shaylice Freeland, district manager of ty and recent hip-hop affiliation. But my mother's constant repri- Harris Tweed Act of Parliament was "I can't wait to see the way they Lady's Footlocker in Prince George's whether or not these new Nike 1\veeds mands, dressing warm wasn't implemented in 1993. look and how they stand out from the Plaza, said she is unaware of the arrival other kinds of Nike shoes," said fresh­ will get their own song... only time will a priority for me. I often just However, the Mackays were more day for the Harris Tweed Nike shoe. tell. threw a light jacket over a short- than delighted to assist in the creation man political science major Alisha "I have no idea when they will sleeved shirt and went about my business. Weather like this was a culture shock for me, and I responded appropriately. I com­ Student Company Seeks to 'Ignite the Fashion Revolution' pletely changed my approach to dressing for success. BY MALERIE MATLOCK pursue, manage and own the industries Now don't get me wrong. Contributing Writer in which we have contributed so much," I still wear my summer favor­ Flanagan stated. As an emerging entre­ ites, my assortment of Atlanta While many Howard students have preneur and leader, Flanagan feels that, Falcons jerseys (6-2 baby!), but a long-term goal of becoming an entre­ "[Blacks] need to become the executives now I wear them with long­ preneur, Reparations Entertainment is in order to pron1ote the positive ideas sleeved shirts underneath and proof that a positive idea can be cata­ that are missing in our communit-1." you probably wouldn't know I pulted to a positive business here and Reparations Entertainment, which now. had it on unless you have a class was founded in Chicago this sun1mer witl} me. It'd take the jaws of life Les Flanagan, Chad Houston and by Flanagan and Horton, has branched to pry my coat off otherwise. Wesley Ellis have come together to out and formed, Reparations East, better Despite my friends' snide "Ignite the Fashion Revolution" in a known as R.E.P.E.N.T., which markets t­ remarks, I really don't think matter of months with their creative t­ shirt designs to campus and Greek orga­ shirt designs. there's anything wrong with nizations and designs both custom and that. The idea of designing clothing to ready-made attire. Flanagan handles educate and influence Blacks through tlie marketing and conceptual aspects of Keith Laing might actually fashion came to Flanagan while register­ l• the company, Chad Houston performs respond to inquiries this week. ing voters with his high school friend, the Heat Pressing and Wesley Ellis is in He doesn't have an excuse not Kahaleed Horton, this summer. The charge of the artistic layout. The ready­ to, because he's spending lots of conversation went along the lines of made attire is designed to ignite the time in the office. He says it's lit­ Black people needing to take back the senses of the Black community by uplift­ erally the hottest place on cam­ industries that have exploited them for ing them through positive messages dis­ pus. We think he's considering years ... thus came the motto, "Taking played on the clothing produced. The moving in, but we're afraid he'll what's ours back," Flanagan said. three fashion moguls are not looking to be walking around here in his "The sports, entertain1nent, fash­ commercialize their products, but are boxers. Send us your condolenc­ ~la)ll Gilliam· Stnlor Pholo P.dltor ion and media arenas are dominated being real with the messages conveyed es at life_n_styleo405@yahoo. Reparations Entertainment is a specialty shirt design company founded by by Whites in terms of the hierarchy of com. students (left to right) Chad Houston, Roger Roman and Les Flanagan. the business aspect. I believe we should See FASHION, News 83

l 82 LIFE & STYLE THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 9, 2004 I Students Eat Healthy for a Variety of Reasons I I BY BRITTNEY JOHNSON schedule," said She encour- According to Deborah ' Contributing Wrilor Ebony Brevard, a aged students to Johnson, a professor in the sophomore nursing eat healthy snacks human health performance Away from home and sick major. such as fruit or gra­ and leisure studies departn1ent, of the cafeteria, many Howard Another health nola bars in between there are many benefits to eat­ students walk directly down crime that many meals to curve the ing right. Georgia Avenue to l\lcDonald's, students commit is appetite and main­ "Positive nutrition gives you ! Five Guys or ,Jasn1ine's. Even skipping meals. A tain the 1netabolism. more energy throughout the day, dormitory lobbies maintain a key component to a Some students, better emotional health, and 1 supply of pizza and Chinese food healthy diet•is eat­ like sophomore legal definite weight loss," she said. delivery flyers to contribute to ing, but many stu­ communications Eating unhealthy foods can the beginning or continuation of dents value sleep major Nathalie Jules, keep the body constantly off bal­ the notorious Fresh1nan 15. over breakfast, said they were con­ ance and negatively effect mood, Not only do students con­ schedule classes cerned about their energy, skin tone, concentration 1 stantly eat fast food, they cat through lunch, overall health and and sleep. junk food to sustain them when or have meetings trying to increase Johnson advised students to food is out of reach. Cookies, through dinner. their healthy eating avoid foods that arc high in fat, chips candy and sod.is are n1uch According to habits. sodium and calorics. For those easier to come by than vegetable Howard alumnus "I'm on a diet students who have madt a habit ; plates, so students take advan­ and nutritionist because I want to of visiting our neighborhood tage. Tiffanie Yates, that lose weight," she McDonald's, a Big Mac, fries, For those who know how is a bad combina­ said. "'My slimnastics drink and 2 for a dollar apple to cook, the question is wherz tion. teacher brought in a pies make up your entire caloric and when. Every dorm is not ''1\vo big mis­ nutritionist who told intake for one day, in addition to equipped with a full kitchen, and takes that college us when and how fat grams/calories and sodium the students who occupy those students make are to eat. I'm going off intake. may be too busy to take time skipping meals what they said.~ To stay in good health, stu­ out to cook. Busy schedules also and overeating at "I ea\ healthy," dents should cat healthy snacks prohibit students from eating n1eals," she said. :;aid Daniel Frankson, that \-\/ill increa"e their energy health). Perhaps the most invit· She explained a junior legal com­ level and maintain their metabo­ ing aspect of fast food is that that when you skip munications major. lism. Although tasty, McDonald's I it is fast. Students on the go meals your body "I don't eat a lot of may not be the best choice while r can enjoy the convenient meals has a difficult time \larltnr """'hrm••· MalT l'hutc•"r•phrr Alnerican fast food, attempting lo develop healthy J without missing a beat. Cooking regulating your Despite the abundance of fast food on and around campus, several students are like McDonald's. I eat eating habits. However, if it however requires more lime and metabolism, there­ successfully dieting in a attempt to eat more healthily. lots of Jamaican food seems impossible to stay away energy than many students can fore it cannot burn like my mother used from the convenient eateries, afford. calories; instead, it to make back home students should not indulge "I eat fast food because it stores them for the As for the second nlistake, they can't eat anymore and have in Kingston. It's typi­ regularly; and remember to eat can be more convenient than next time you decide to skip a overeating, Yates said, "Many to result to unbuttoning their cally healthier than burgers and items that arc lowest in fat, sodi­ cooking, depending on your times people eat and eat until pants." meal. fries." um and calories. I

,,, e1tte1Tai111nent ''First Hundred Years'' Explores Beginnings of Howard BY AYESHA RASCOE child of Congregational Church events and dates, Wright helped involved in protests, participat­ Hillrop St 1ff Wntor members, to train colored teach­ shed light on the general senti­ ing in sit-ins and nlarchcs. ers and preachers, to thE> tenure ment and what Howard was like During his tenure as a t§tU­ Howard University was of the Mordecai Wyatt Johnson, during the tumultuous era of the dent, \Vrightwitnessed theemer- • found on l\1arch 2, 1867, in a Howard's first African-American 1960s. gence of Stokel} Carmichael, as time when the inherent equality president, to Howard's role in "Howard, during this peri­ a dynamic student leader. He of Black people to their White the Civil Rights J\.1ovement. od was in a state of transition also attended a speech given by counterparts was severely con­ Now, 35 years since Logan's from being a highly conservative l\1alcolm X on cainpus. \\'right tested. Howard University has work was first published in middle class university to one said that one of his professors at grown immensely since its i969, faculty and administrators where students began to feel the the time encouraged his students I hun1ble beginning with just four can elaborate on time periods university was an environment to listen to l\1alcolm X's speech, students to its present state of glossed over by the author and for agitation," \Vright said. but warned them not to expect over 10,000 undergraduate and r1•flect on the changes l Iowa rd According to \Vright, they n1uch intellectualt}. \\'right feels I graduate students and a desig­ h:is 'Yitneo;sed since lhe book also aggressively protested the that this professor, like man) I na· 1on as a level-two research was completed. In addition, the administration when they dis­ people at the time, discounted I imdtute. entire community can reflect on agreed wil11 its policy. Though the civil rights leader because Rayford Logan chronicles whether the university is cur­ I Iowa rd had been in' olved he was "working outside the sys­ the first centun of Howard's rently fulfilling the mission set legally with the Civil Rights tem." De.spite his pr0fcssor's , evolution in his extensive book, forth by its founders. J\.1ovemcnt for a while, most nota­ caution, \.\'right allendccl the "Howard University: The First Richard \Vright, a linguistics bly the 1954 landmark Supreme event. Hundred Years, 1867-1967." In professor, was an undergraduate Court case of Brown v. Board "I was in the audience when his work, Logan moves from the student at Howard fro1n 1960- of Education, during the i96os ""l•n• lla>Hhron .. StalTl'hoto~raphrr University's origins as a brain- 1964. Though Logan mentions students wanted to be directly See 100 YEARS, News 83 I New Edition's New Album Fabolous Return Helps Fans I Is Very Hard to Love 'Breathe' Again t BY MICHAEL ARCENAUX for the tracks they left on the BY ALNISE OVERTON His husky voice I Contributing Wnter Ed cutting room floor. Contributing Writer catches your l Sadly, "Hot 2 Nite" is one attention while In 1983, five teens b) the of th1.• album ·s highlights. "Sex')' Everyone's fa"orite speller he compares the name of Ralph, Ronnie. Bobby, Lad) .··which boasts -;uch clever F-A-B-O-L-0-U-S is back. Hand hip-hop industry Ricky and l\like made their way lyrics such as "sc:x'Y lady, drive picked by N.Y.'s underground to prostitution i onto the music scene and into n1e crazy," and "All On You," DJ, DJ Clue, Fabolous a.k.a. and slavery. He I millions of young girl's hearts. where Ronnie Devoe still strug­ .. The Kid" from Brooklyn, N.Y. tells the story of Their massive success paved gles as an emcee through lines has had success with his pre­ how "the game" the way for future boy bands like "make young ladies nnnp vious releases Ghetto Fabolous steals the dreams like the New Kids on the Block, shake, I bake Donald Trump and Street Drea1ns. Now he's of many artists N'Sync, and B2K. cake," arc as absurd as they arc back with Real Talk. and forces them Twenty years later, after If nothing else, of course \\'\\ \\,tUl\,fOlll hilarious. to co1npron1ise various forms of solo success, Other tracks, including he keeps his cool swaggering their art. the members - well most of because the responses for this "Wildest Drcan1s," where Ralph tone. But on this album you Similar to them, since the members trad­ album will likely make "Home Tresvant sings about the virtues hear a more mature Fabolous. the Young Gunz's ed off Bobby Brown for Johnny Again" seem like a classic. New of true love over material pos­ However, he does address the .. Can't Stop Gill - have reunited under P. usual: the want to be a gang­ Edition has always done well sessions leaves one in disbelief: Won't Stop," Diddy's tutelage. I by riding the current trends. Are we still singing to the same ster and girls. He also includes Fabolous says I Their Bad Boy debut, a heartfelt tribute, "Can You But, after such a lengthy tenure "Candy Girl" of 1983? he "Don't Stop I entitled "One Love," is their in the industry, one would like "One Love" is boring, Hear Me," to a friend lost to Won't Stop." It's attempt to remain relevant in violence. Like many rappers, he to think that the group would repetitive and chock full of cli­ only been a year, ...... li I ''•"""' a fickle world of R&B where realize some trends can no lon­ ches. It doesn't recall the New tests his vocals, harmonizing but he lets you Fabolous is following his platinum selling previous successes no longer ger be followed, especially when Edition fans have come to love. with the beat. Surprisingly, this know he is back album "Street Dreams" with his third solo sustain a career. "One Love" you have outgrown them. On "Love Again," P. Diddy, time around the production is and there is no release "Real Talk." is a make or break album for The album's first single, the mnn re·;ponsible for their more diverse, with sounds from one that can stop • the group, as their last attcn1pt 1 "Hot 2 Nite, .. would be perfect resurgencr, alerts us that the the West Coast to the Dirty his flow or see him. You can't nal "Gansgta" switches the flow at making a comeback, i996's for the group - if it had been legends have returned. Let's South, and has something for help but to nod your head to the up with a slight resemblance "Home Again," which featured released 10 years ago. Hearing hope "One Love" is their grand the grown and sexy, as well as hard snare and bells that give to 50 Cent accon1panied by a the original lineup, plus Gill, this type of record from indi­ finale. Grade: D something to dance to. plenty of bang. West Coast, Dr. Dre-style beat. received lukewarm responses. viduals in their 30s is laughable The first words you hear In the song "Gangsta," he Although Pharrcll Williams is Hopefully, after 20 years, (ask TLC about "Girl Talk"), may sound familiar as Black reasserts his gangster mentality, the album's renowned producer the members of New Edition Ice from Russell Simmon's from the Neptunes, it's hard to and makes you wonder if they including bars in reference to 1 have developed a thick skin, Def Poetry recites, "Exodus." bullied the now defunct B2K drugs. This remake of his origi- See FABOLOUS, News B3 NOVEMBER 9, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWS 83

Students Fall Fashions Reparations Entertaininent here To 'Take What's Ours Back' FASHION, from L & S 81 "[During Homecoming] a to finish a shirt takes an hour lot of people a .ked me to design and a half to six hours. Are Ice Cold on the clothing. them a shirt for the Yardfest, Prices vary on each shirt, STYLES, from L & S 81 said freshman Keirstin Cooley, No matter which approach A mutual friend introduced but I had to tum a lot of people .. For three hours of labor, I who is from Iowa. "So, you they choose, Howard sh1dents Ellis to Flanagan as a potential down because I didn't have the charge $30 for males and $25 that it's a scientific fact that if should be fine wearing what manage to look hot, despite designer. time to fulfill all the requests," for females," Ellis said. you wear too much clothing, it you always wear. Layer some the cold. "I was open to the idea Ellis said. Junior legal communica­ absorbs all your body heat and of the heavier things on top of because [Flanagan] was trying Junior psychology major tions major Rachel Cooper said is actually counterproductive," your regular clothes." to sell shirts and I design shirts, and administration of justice she supports R.E.P.E.N.T. so it made sense," Ellis said. minor Brandon Swails was able "I would be an advocate for This summer was the first to submit his order in time for their work any day," she said. time he ever designed a shirt, but the Yardfest. "I respect the company because now he gets so many requests he "The ideas are original, the they have a Jot of passion behind can't accommodate everyone. concept is trendy and the prices their work." Custom order's are makeup the are good," Swails said. bulk of the company's revenue. The average time required Fabolous Return Help Fans 'Breathe' 100 YEARS, from L & S 82 300 students [in the Law School] level professors in his depart­ and everybody knew everybody, ment, he still feels that Howard ~1alcolm debated a representa­ faculty and students." Wyatt­ is fulfilling that mission that tive from the NAACP," Wright Hammond also recounted that Nabrit talked about. said. "In my opinion, he annihi­ every Friday the Law School "By offering good training lated the representative." would have a happy hour, with­ and opportunities, Howard has Wright feels that the atmo­ out alcohol, in which students a solid reputation among people sphere of the 1960s helped stu­ and faculty relaxed • after the who recruit," Woodard said. dents challenge authority but workweek. Not all people, howen•r. arc feels that today's society has Maurice \Voodard, a politi­ sure that Howard continues to changed and so have Howard's cal science professor, like fulfill its mission. students. Wyatt-Hammond has been at "It seems like it's not their "I see today's student body Boward over 30 years. Woodard mission anymore," said Keisha as more sedate," he said. "It's began teaching at the univer­ Jordan, a sophomore physician understandable because there's sity in 1971. Coming from the assistant studies major. "Living not really a movement going on predominantly white University in D.C., my high school told me that students can tie into." of Kansas, he said what he has not to go to Howard, because Arriving at Howard as a enjoyed most about Howard is [they said] Howard does not like graduate student three years the variety of students and fac­ you. " after Logan stopped his obser­ ulty. Jordan said people at her vation, Diane Wyatt-Hammond, .. Howard has always been high school told her that the director of student financial diverse and those qualiLes seem University is not concerned with \hcdo \lwarcl Unive:rsi Stuc:le-nts R4liieCE:iV"e-

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BY SHEILA LEWIS commonly referred to as priority to Cathy Parson, head last year. Ford is a very valu­ Contributing Writer Madness at the Mecca, is quite coach of the Women's Basketball able player -- everything goes late. "Coach Parson and I are team. "Madness at the Mecca is through him. He's our quarter­ November i9th officially not certain when Madness at not something that I control, back in basketball." kicks off the 2004-2005 season the Mecca is going to be. Right and right now my main focus is Allen also speaks highly of for both the Men's and Women's now we're trying to coordinate on the first game of the season sophomore Will Gant. "Gant last Basketball teams. The men between both teams," said Men's against Tulane." year suffered a broken foot and will take on St. Francis-PA in Basketball Coach Richard Allen. Although the season's first due to an elbow to the face broke Loretta, Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. Madness at the Mecca, which games are said by both coach­ a bone and had to wear a face and the Lady Bison will play consists of inner squad scrim­ es to be good season starters, mask his freshman year, but this against Tulane at home in Burr mages where both the men's and the true competition remains year he's looking stronger than Gymnasium also at 7 p.m. With women's basketball teams play the same as previous years. ever." the basketball season around against each other will prob­ "Hampton every year is out­ Sophomore returning play­ the corner, an overall preview of ably kick off within the next two standing. They have a good team ers Darryl Hudson and Derek the two teams seems to be much weeks, according to Allen. Aimed this year and it will be a big plus Mitchell are also said to be big anticipated. at providing an inside look at for us if we win. The men's team scorers and will help lead the Traditionally, Midnight this season's men's and women's· is definitely capable of doing so," team to much success this sea­ Madness takes place the Friday teams and gathering a fan base Allen said in a recent interview. son. With newcomers Cliffone before the first official basket­ amongst Howard students and While admitting that the game Ault, Sidney Nickelson and ball practice. So technically, the local community, Madness against Tulane will be a good James McBryde, these outstand­ Howard's Midnight Madness, at the Mecca does not seem to be game as well as a good home ing additions are said help run opener, Parson also agrees that the floor and play more aggres­ Hampton is, again, a big com­ sively. "We're working on bet­ petition in the MEAC division. tering ourselves offensively. \Ve "[Delaware] State and Hampton were one of the top teams defen­ University as well as FAMU are sively last year so we look to all competition and are all in the make up offensively by using our top five in the MEAC Division." powerful players and making up With the Lady Bison ranked for size and height with speed fifth, this season gives the wom­ and quickness," Allen said. en's team ample opportunity to Summing her method of rearrange their position. Allen coaching up in one word, Parson describes his method of coach­ says that she is fundamental. ing equivalent to that of a teach­ "I do things correctly and effi­ er. "To teach basketball you have ciently. Basketball is theory and to be able to create an environ­ I have my own composition." ment with a lot of motivation With excellent players like and enthusiasm. Promote good Deisha Hicks, Andrea Jones team spirit, competitiveness and and Simone Agee, it should be help establish a winning attitude hard to get past the Lady Bison, amongst the team. I think that I according to Parson. have definitely displayed that." "Deisha Hicks provides Women's Basketball Coach Cathy Parson said that she tries This demonstration of teaching leadership. She's been a starter to teach her players the fundamentals of basketball. basketba11 could be the reason since her sophomore year as a why the men's basketball team point guard and wing guard. She looks so good this year. shows leadership on and off the Parson to be in "phenomenal vide something special." Allen With returning players such court and is the player sounding shape, which will help out the agreed, saying, ''I look forward as Lou Ford, Will Gant, Derek like the coach." team tremendously." to a really good season and I Mitchell and Darryl Hudson, the Senior Andrea Jones has Both coaches stress the hope the basketball teams get line-up looks superb according also been a starter since her importance of support from the support they deserve. The to Allen. "Point guard Lou Ford sophomore year and is said to Howard students and the sur­ players have worked very hard is the team captain this year lead the team in rebounding and rounding community. Parson toward a successful season." ,.-~·w.bis.onman la.ooni and has previously been named shooting, while Simone Agee will said, "I am excited about this Richard Allen, coach of the men's basketball team said that all MEAC Conference and led lead in three pointers. Junior year. Fan fare is an important he did not know when Madness at the Mecca will be. the team with steals and assists Brittany James is also said by element and unity can pro- South Carolina Bulldogs Bite Bison Pride, Bison Lose 23-16

BY JOHN SCHRIFFREN down," said coach Petty. "We just have to win out the rest of Contributing Writer had kicked a couple of field goals the games. There's nothing else and it turned out to be a bad you really can do. Can't worry ORANGEBURG, S.C. decision." about the past, game over.·· - In order for the Bison to have After the huge momentum Howard will look to put kept their MEAC title hopes swing, the Bulldog offense drove this game behind them when alive they would have had to 69 yards in 12 plays on a 7-yard they travel to Daytona Beach, win on Saturday combined with touchdown pass to put them up F.L. next Saturday to take on a Hampton loss, unfortunately 13-6 at the half. Bethune Cookman at 4 p.m. neither of those happened. Howard's quarterback Saturday's game in play proved to be the differ­ front of a homecoming crowd ence in the game. Moreno was of 21,664 at Bulldog Stadium not able to put together a string witnessed the Bison (5-4, 2-3) of passes, and because the S.C. squander numerous opportuni­ State defense was so stingy ties to take control of the game. against the run, the Bison didn't Instead the Bulldog defense have many long drives in the proved to be too much for the first quarter. Bison to handle. Moreno was pulled at "It's tough, we had a lot the end of the first half in favor of opportunities," said senior of Antoine Hartfield, and while running back Jay Colbert. ''We he played a little better than kept shooting ourselves in the Moreno, the S.C. State defense foot. We weren't executing, in was still too strong. Moreno and the end we came up short." Hartfield were a combined 7 of S.C. State (7-2, 4-1) 27 for 91 yards. opened up the scoring early in "They are the number the first quarter when running one defense in the conference back DeShawn Baker broke free and there is a reason for it," said out ofthe backfield for a 63-yard Coach Petty. touchdown run. That was the The Bison tried to make longest run the Bison have given a second half comeback behind up all year. After the pat was the inspired play of Hartfield blocked Howard found them­ and running back Antoine selves down 6-o. Rutherford ( 17 carries for 74 The Bison then tried to yards), after Ryen Wilson caught get their running game on track. an 11-yard touchdown pass to Despite having great starting cut the Bulldog's lead down to field position in the first half 20-13. But the Bulldogs sealed (four drives inside the Bulldogs the victory when they used a 45 yard line) the Bison were drive that lasted almost seven never able to capitalize. Colbert, minutes in the fourth quarter, who came in to the day averag­ capped off by a 9- yard touch­ ing over ioo-yards per game as down run by Coty Martin. the second leading rusher in the Even in the loss there conference, was held to only 46 were many positive perfor­ yards on 17 carries. mances by the Bison Defense. The Bulldog defense was Once again, the dynamic duo of prepared for the Bison running cornerbacks, Ronald Bartell Jr. game by continually putting All Pro Photography and Antoine Bethea completely, eight and at times, nine guys Silly mistakes cost the football team a much needed victory. With the loss on Saturday and a shut down the Bulldogs receiv­ in the box to stop the running Hampton win, the Bison have lost all hope for winning the MEAC title. ers. Also senior linebacker Mike game. Because the Bison have Sanders led the team in tackles had trouble throwing the ball all with nine. have the answer for it." for the touchdown. The biggest Instead the S.C. State defense year, the Bulldogs weren't going "It definitely hurts After the Bison settled play in the first half came on a came up big once again, forc­ to get beat by the run. being that it's my last year," said for two field goals on their last 4th and 2 from the S.C. State 31. ing senior quarterback Marcos "They were stacking the Sanders. "Today would have two trips into the red zone to If Howard had converted, the Moreno to throw an incomplete box, weren't respecting the pass, been a big win for us, a chance tie the score at 6-6, the next momentum would have been on pass and a turnover on downs. and there was nothing we could for me to get ring. But right time they got close head coach their side and they would have "I felt at that point we do," said Colbert. "We just didn't now I'm really hurt, I guess you Ray Petty was prepared to go carried it into the second half. needed to try and get us a touch- NOVEMBER 9, 2004 THE HILLTOP SPORTS BS Bison Senior Men Shine In Last Home Soccer Game

BY PAMALA NOBLES Serrano, Brian Woodard, and line and I'm pleased with the but created goals," said Tucker. second half alone the Bison "This season has been more Contributing Writer Javad Shaw were honored as opportunities they produced," "I'm not disappointed." drew four cards, three of which disciplined, that is a major fac­ they played their last home said Head Coach Keith Tucker. The first half ended with were yellow and the other red. tor and turn around in the pro­ The Bison Men's soc­ game as a member of the The Bison entered the the Bison in possession of the The more calls the referees gram and I hope it continues," cer team triumphed over the Howard University Men's soc­ Atlantic Soccer Conference ball and the second began with made against Howard the more expressed Shaw. Philadelphia Rams in the last cer program. (ASC) match 3-8-3- overall and the Rams in control. Not too outraged the crowd becaine. The men's soccer team has home game of the season this "It was a plus to win 2-2 in the ASC. long into the second half the At one point #14 from the one more game this Saturday, past Saturday 1-0. although we should've beat the The half was extremely Bison drew a foul and a four­ Philadelphia Rams pushed #7 Nov. 13 in Oneonta, New York. In the 37'h minute of the first other team by more goals," com­ intense with No. 23 Haribo man wall blocked an attempted Shakir Davy and a warning was half, forward Brian Woodard mented forward Nasir Wade. Kamara-Taylor had a confron­ shot by Philadelphia. given to Davy. scored the only goal of the game "We ended up making the ga!Ile tation with one of the refer­ The stands began to fill However, from the many off a corner kick taken by cap­ tighter than it should've been." ees. After this altercation, the up as the second half contin­ opportunities created by the tain Jason Gross. Despite the penalties called game continued with aggressive ued with an excited crowd who Bison through corner kicks, "It was a great goal and a on the Bison, the team was still defense and several opportuni­ clearly disagreed with calls crosses and break-throughs the great team effort," said mid­ able to prevent the Rams from ties for the Bison to score. made by the referees. team only maximized on one. fielder Javad Shaw. penetrating to the goal by com­ "There were too many Out of every foul kicks Looking back on the sea­ During halftime, the team's mitting to the ball first. opportunities to be missed given to Philadelphia the Bison son, it is said that the Bison seniors Nasir Wade, Chris "We have a young forward inside the six, we missed goals obstructed each effort. In the have improved since the past. Timberwolves' Sprewell Unhappy With Contract

BY COURTNEY EILAND less than his current one. exactly what happened in this give it 100 percent. He's going Hilltop Staff Writer Reports have shown case," Sprewell said, according to play with the same emotion that a pay cut is possible, for to ESPN.com. he played with last year, the A week before the NBA Timberwolves management Even NBA commissioner same emotion he played with regular season tipped off, has expressed concern of David Stern offered his own three years ago and he'll play Minnesota Timberwolves for­ Sprewell's ability to perform input of Sprewell's recent with in two weeks." ward Latrell Sprewell expressed as he ages over the next two remark. Among recent reports, his unhappiness with his con­ years. "The commissioner has the Minneapolis Star Tribune tract and demanded an exten­ Sprewell, who averaged criticized me before. I'm not reported that Sprewell has sion. He stated that if his con­ 16.8 points per game last sea­ really concerned about the backed off of his demand to be tract demands were not met son, helping his team make commissioner at this point and traded, but still shows unhappi­ before their opener against it past the first round after what he says," Sprewell said. ness with his contract. "I think New York last Wednesday, he being ousted for seven con­ Putting the contract dis­ for me to go from ($14 million] would ask for a sign-and-trade secutive years, has described pute aside, the Timberwolves to seven for what I've done for deal after the season or wait to the $10 million offer from the are hoping that this will not this team, I think I deserve a become a free agent. Timberwolves as "insulting." become an on-court distrac­ little more than that," Sprewell "I think this thing is head­ Sprewell's most talked tion. said. ing toward me leaving, per­ about comment came last "You're out there running, sonally. The talks aren't really Wednesday when he stated, and things are going, 'Boom, going good. It doesn't look "I've got a family to feed," boom, boom.' You're not wor­ like it's going to happen. That regarding the amount of his rying, 'Gee, I wonder if Spree's doesn't mean I'm not going to contract. He later claimed that getting an extension?' You're play. I'll play," Sprewell said, the media misinterpreted what playing basketball," said according to ESPN.com. he meant. Timberwolves Vice President Sprewell is expected to "I've never cried pov­ Kevin McHale to the St. Paul .,.-w.Rartrlbune.com make $14.6 million during erty. That's why you have to Pioneer Press. With his contact coming to the final year of his contract. be careful, as a player, what "His head's going to be in an end at the end of this He has stated that he wants at you say. Certain people like the game," said Head Coach season, Tlmberwolves for­ least a two-year extension, but to run with it and use your Flip Saunders. "Spree's like all ward Latrell Sprewell wants refuses to accept a yearly salary statements against you. That's of our players. He's going to a two year extension. Revamped Lakers Please Fans NBA Champions Detroit In Regular Season Opener Pistons Collect Rings

BY COURTNEY EILAND not enough to stop the Lakers center, Shaquille O'Neal. BY COURTNEY EILAND Hilltop Staff Writer as they maintained the lead "I can sleep well tonight," H/lltop Staff Writer throughout the entire game. Mihm said to the LA Times. "I Bryant led the Lakers with got the question a lot, 'Was I Now that the NBA season 25 points and seven assists and nervous going into tonight?' I In a season entitled "NBA has arrived, perhaps the most showed teammates his abil­ was, but I was excited too. I New Year: New Faces, New anticipated team to watch ity to lead both on and off the plan on bigger and better things Places" the second-most head­ has been the new-look Los floor. "He was phenomenal. out of myself.'' lined trade took place when the Angeles Lakers. When the sea­ Defensively, offensively, ener­ At the half, the Lakers led Houston Rockets landed a deal son tipped off last Tuesday, gy-wise and being a positive 50-31, shooting 47 percent from that brought them two-time NBA fans got a chance to see a team influence, even on the bench. the field, leaving the Nuggets lead scorer, Tracy McGrady. that now has only one head­ Phenomenal," Lakers Head team dejected as they headed Although many NBA fans liner- Kobe Bryant. With the Coach Rudy Tomjanovich said toward the locker room. were preparing to see the newly coaching vacancy now filled by to the L.A. Times. After the half, the Lakers considered one-two punch of Rudy Tomjanovich after Phil While most of the attention had their biggest lead of the the league, they first witnessed Jackson's hasty departure, the was focused on who was going game with 23 points early in the NBA ring ceremony in which Los Angeles Lakers had a lot to to step up on the supporting the third quarter. The Nuggets the Detroit Pistons were recog­ prove to their loyal fans. cast of the Lakers squad, center came within 10 points with 5:24 nized for their victory over the Game time was set for Chris Mihm was on a mission of left in the third when they went Los Angeles Lakers in the 2004 10:30 p.m. and the Lakers did his own. With Vlade Divac nurs­ on a 17-4 run led by Voshon NBA Finals. not disappoint a single fan by ing an injury on the sideline, Lenard: Unfortunately, less The Pistons team appeared coming away with an 89-78 win Mihm proved himself, scoring a than a minute later, Lenard was on center court donned in over the Denver Nuggets. The career high 23 points along with injured on a play that caused heavyweight championship belts Nuggets did a little remodeling 12 rebounds. Mihm had 13 first him to tear his left Achilles ten­ given as a gift by Pistons for­ of their own when they acquired quarter points, and diminished don and may likely be a season­ ward Rasheed Wallace. "I think power forward Kenyon Martin, all rumors of his incapability to ending injury. it goes to show how Rasheed Alltn Eln.itlnll\B \f/ Gruy ln1agrs but even that new addition was fill the shoes of former Lakers With the Nuggets just meshed with this team," Darvin In front of a sold out crowd of 22,076 fans, the Pistons shooting 34.1 percent from the Ham said to the Detroit Free defeated the visiting Houston Rockets In an 87-79 win. field, Carmelo Anthony scored Press referring to his mid-sea­ 20 points while Martin contrib­ son trade. "We welcomed him uted with 13 points and seven with open arms, and he's been rebounds. a pleasant surprise. He's a great began a three-point festival that led to five con­ Overall, theLakersshot42.9 player, but he's an even better teainmate off the secutive three-pointers combined behveen both percent from the field with four floor." teams. The Pistons went two for four, while the players scoring in double fig­ NBA Commissioner David Stern was on the Rockets made three out of three from beyond ures. Second year player, Brian court as the championship rings were distributed the arc. Cook also scored 10 points off to coaches, players and Pistons management. Entering the fourth quarter, the teams were the bench in the Lakers win. The championship banner was also raised into knotted at 59. With the game still in reach for "You're never supposed to the rafters of the Palace of Auburn Hills arena. the Rockets, McGrady went on a scoring surge sleep on the Lakers, regardless "You can't find the words for this, the ring, connecting ·with 15 second-half points. McGrady of who they've got," Anthony the banner, the crowd," Pistons guard Richard went 6-18 overall totaling 18 points, three turn­ said to the Denver Post. Hamilton said to the Detroit News. "It's all real ... overs and one assist. Coach Bzdelik agreed say­ we did it. We really did it." "Some nights are like that," McGrady said to ing, "You're looking at a team In front of a sold out crowd of 22,076 fans, NBA.com. "It's the first game of the season and I rich in tradition, with perhaps the Pistons defeated the visiting Houston Rockets couldn't get anything going in the first half. The the best player [Bryant] in the in an 87-79 win. In the first half, both teams Rockets also limited Yao, who is suffering from a league and a talented group struggled with shot selection making the half left elbow injury, to seven points off of 2-9 shoot­ around him. If his support­ time score 38-37 with the Rockets on top. ing. With the Rockets coming within five late in ing cast can support him, the Upon entering the third quarter, no Rocket the fourth quarter, Rasheed Wallace went on a Lakers are capable of beating was in double figures. Pistons forward Tayshaun scoring surge of his own scoring six of Detroit's anybody." Prince applied pressure to McGrady forcing him final eight points. Lisa Blumtnftld/ <'.-tlly tni1gtS The Los Angeles Lakers to miss nine out of his first 11 shots. "I don't know "He made some huge baskets," Pistons coach Bryant led the Lakers with 25 points and seven assists and take their show on the road as if I am in his head, but I want him to think I am," Larry Brown said to NBA.com. "We went to him, showed teammates his ablllty to lead both on and off the they prepare to face the New Prince said to the Detroit News. "I have a lot of he missed an easy one and dunked it. He made a floor. Orleans Hornets tonight. respect for him and I know what he would do if shot when the clock was running out.'' I relaxed.'' The defending champions concluded the Later in the third, the Rockets and Pistons game with all five starters scoring in double

• 86 BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 9, 2004

Bizzology: Verizon and Nextel Reach Agreement, To Lawsuit

Avowed BY MARCUS WALKER of taxpayers and threatened to sue unless emergency dispatchers." new spectrum was, indeed, put up for Contributing Writer the new spectrum was put up for auction With the events of Sept\!mber 11 still auction, there was the possibility that Economic and bid on as required by law. fresh on the minds of Howard students, the new spectrum could have been com­ With the wireless technology boom Nextel was unhappy with the FCC's emergency dispatchers' ability to com­ pletely bought out by another wireless Assurance at an all-time high, competition between counteroffer to their proposal because municate without interference is high company with much larger purchasing the superpowers of t11e mobile phone they believed the FCC was underpaying priority. power, specifically Verizon. BY VENUS B. TAYLOR industry is unprecedented - often at the Business & Technology Editor them by nearly half a billion dollars for "If anything like the September 11 Without a spectrum to operate on, expense of the consumer and the interest their current spectrum. attacks were to happen again, I wouldn't Nextel could have easily become a distant of public safety. The two corporations refused to want there to be a problem with being able memory. Nextel Communications Last week, The \'Vall continue with the transfer of spectrums to get in contact with my family nor a prob­ "There is a battle for supremacy in Incorporated, a major wireless carrier, Street Journal laid out unless their demands were met. During lem with police or an emergency worker's wireless communication. I'm sure nei­ the various ways in which was asked by the Federal Communications the dispute, ability to ther company's intent was to put public Commission (FCC) to give up the use of President Bush's re-elec­ the emer­ communi­ safety at risk because both Verizon and its wireless spectrum because of its inter­ tion will affect the finances gency spec­ cate. The Nextel are ethically responsible corpora­ ference with emergency response radios. ofthisnation. Thefivemain trum was NEXIEL: fact these tions," said Gerald Peppers, a Howard Nextel submitted a proposal suggest­ areas that will be impacted overcrowd­ two com­ University School of Business professor. ing that the FCC purchase its current include taxes, retirement. ed and panies are "I understand that as a corporation spectrum and sell them a newer, 1nore health care, college savings unknown potential­ you have to look out for your best inter­ advanced spectrum at a set price. and energy. Here are a few amounts ly jeopar­ ests and when completing a deal like that Rival mobile company Verizon highlights from the list that of emer­ dizing the you have to receive some kind of incen­ Wireless, however, filed numerous objec­ 1nay be pertinent to today's gency calls lives of tive, but I think it's ridiculous that it took tions to Nextel's proposal saying that college student: went unan­ millions them two years to reach an agreement," the new spectrum was being offered to • Ta.\:CS swered. is outra­ said junior print journalism major Kia Nextel at a significantly reduced price Currently, the maxi­ Ashley geous," Addison. and Nextel's upgrade to the new frequen­ nnun federal income tax Pugh, an s a i d Many ofHoward's cell phone users are cy at such a low price would put them rate has been cut to 35 per­ owner of Marcus happy that the issue is finally resolved. at an unfair advantage over other wire­ cent. Bush plans to make both a Ware, a "I think that it's a good thing they less companies in areas such a wireless such a cut permanent. Nextel and freshman are finally clearing the whole thing up internet. • Retirement (this is Verizon manage­ because not only will there be better com­ After a two-year stalemate, Verizon verv pertinent to the soon­ phone said. m e n t munication in case of emergencies but to-be college graduate!) agreed to drop its pending lawsuit and "M) Nextel major. that means I'll probably have better ser­ allow the transfers to proceed last Tuesday In order to guarantee phone is always dropping calls and when "The most important thing is public vice on my phone," said Nae'Emah Clark after Nextel agreed to withdraw its trade­ future retirenient benefits I talk to Nextel customer service they tell safety. I think Verizon especially, was a biology pre-med major. n1ark of the phrase "Push to Talk," used for toda~"s taxpayers, Bush me it's happening because there are too putting its economic interests over public plans to allow citizens to to describe the carrier's walkie-talkie ser­ many people using their phones. So if I'm safety," said sophomore mechanical engi­ place a portion of their vice. always losing calls then I can't help but neering major Stephen Mason. I I payroll taxes into retire­ Verizon had accused Nextel of receiv­ wonder if the same thing is happening to One major concern was that if the ment accounts that yield a ing government handouts at the expense greater return than Social Securil). • Health Care More tax-sheltered New Statute Causes Automakers to Adjust Standards health savings accounts will become available BY DONALD MCZEAL to employees within the A Greener Explorer, but at What Cost? Contributing Writer Unitcrl States. \\'Ith these California has approved the nation's first greenhouse gas emtsslOns ES' OOST PER EXPLOREJI accounts, individuals can siandards for automobiles. Accocding to the Union Of Concerned Union of In light of California's new statute requiring set money aside for poten­ Scienli&ls. an environmental group thal supports the regulallOn, the cost PAOPOSEO Concerned Auto that automakers increase their vehicle emissions tial medical expenses. of meehng the new standatds will not be excessave and the Investment MOO-CATIONS Scientists Industry standards to 30 percent, auto manufacturers are • College Savings will be recouped over time from fuel savings. But the auto industry says now producing Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) the union has sign1hcantly undE!lesttmated the costs and overest~ated ACCESSORIES s 115 s 123 An extra $t,ooo may the savings. Here is how the two sides differ on mod1fy1ng a 2003 V·6 Make them WOl!k more that meet the state's strict vehicle pollution require­ be awarded to students F0 1he vehicle lighter.· or use both gas and electricity simultaneously to ' 1.~:;g~ _...... - ...... qualifications. '":', ~~:;::::;-..;~~-=,-~~--~ STARTt:R 1,050 1,886 reduce the vehicle's emission rates and increase the • Energy Use an electrlc starter gen. mileage per gallon. As evidenced by past e1a1or to turn the Cl'lglne back Leading HEVs currently in the auto market on ..,,or von~o makes a stop. performance, oil prices ... ··--·······-- include Honda's Civic Hybird Sedan and the Insight will continue to be high MODIFllO £N~Nl 600 406t Hybird, and Toyota's Prius. However, more hybrid Use a d1csel·l 1<0 direct under Bush. This directly an,ection engM and U$e vehicles are slated to hit market in the near future. affects the college student other tcchnolog1es that can Ford Motor Company recently introduced the Ford who spends money on any 1mprovo clftciency during Escape Hybird that will be the first-generation SUV petroleum-based product ...... combUStlOO...... in HEV technology . or service, including auto­ TRANSMISSION 0 53t With a market introduction scheduled for Use a dOuble-clutch mobile fuel. 2006, transm$$IOO The union Nissan plans to introduce a hybird version Bush confirmed says 1t v11 I pay for itself over of the newly redesigned Altima. his commitment to this EMISSION$ tme by e1mnat1ng the Toyota also plans to reveal a midsizc SUY, the neod for a torque coovortcr. plan in a radio address Garbon d.oddo and Olhcr 332 gram• Toyota Highlander, in a hybird trim. Tho "idu~ry disagrees on Saturda) in which he \ 'IObal·wnrmlng·relalOd Co~oc~ Other automakers such as Dodge, Chevrolet ~ In grams per mile -·-····-···---··--···-.. ·· stated the Ameriea 1nust. &IMdard In 2016. '----- Rlf\ISICH TIRES 95 NOT and General Motors are creating American models "make our econon1y more To ructuco road resistance FEASIBLE 2003 Explorer 440 grams by 20 percent of the overseas HEVs. competitive in the world. Many students feel that the hybrid technology Union of Conc:9l'neCI ------IMPROVE AlRODYNAMICS And we 111ust show our EST >FTER SO NOT Sdenllstlt Particularly on the bottom FEASl8lE is a good step towards a safer environment. leadership by strength­ OESIGN Auto Industry CtW.'GES of tho vehicle "I would invest in a hybird because the ozone ening the Social Security : TOTAL $1,960 $4,361 layer of our environment is being destroyed. If we syste1n for our children don't start making changes now, our grandchildren and grandchildren. This is ·100 union says tho vehicle can be lhqt same 11.-clgh1. but ino lnduslry says thO wolght most be redlleed to meet emissions requaroments may not be able to breathe clean air," said Gary more than a problem to be tNot entirely feasible. but v.tiat Is po$s1blo would cost s.106 solved. It is an opportunity S< ' (/· - ··"Cctul•~~ si.rr.~da See AUTOS, News 87 to help nullions of our fel­ low citizens find the secu­ rit:y and independence of ownership." Investment of the Week: Political Controversial Chips Though these promises sound good, don't become complacent with the Ties Big Business Benefits from Bush Prevent Passport Fraud President's plan. Evaluate it. BY JORDAN SMITH sor Jeremy Siegel, who asserted the New York Stock Exchange BY T. TAMARA DURANT one with the proper reader can Contributing Writer Figure out how it works that since 1888, the market has with double-digit gains along Contributing Writer download a person's biograph­ for you and then hold our risen an average of 0.7 percent with pharmaceutical companies ical information and photo America's fate will once the day after a Republican wins Merck and Pfizer. Aerospace In an effort to curb pass­ from several feet away." newly-elected governn1ent again be placed in the hands of port fraud, the U.S. State responsible when it s~ems and dropped an average of 0.5 and defense contractors Boeing Sophomore business major President Bush and his adminis­ percent after a Democrat wins, and General Dynamics trailed Department has plans to issue James Thompson has doubts to be failing to make a dif­ tration. During the election, the a new type of passport. The new ference. Though you may but the longer-term implica­ not too far behind seeing gains about the protection of his Bush camp spoke about many tions of Republican control are up to 4 percent. passport will hold computer identity with the new chip. have to sell your car in planned initiatives that would chips containing information order to pay for gas these less clear, especially since a large What remains to be seen is "The idea as a whole is boost America's downtrodden the long-term impact the Bush about an individual including good, but the information con­ days, things will balance economic state. Now that their name, address, date of themselves out in that you re-election will have on the tained on the card is too much all the political drama has economy. The gains in these birth and a digital photo. The in detail," Thompson said. "I will have the oppo1tunity waned, what impact will chip is believed to make pass­ to experience long-term specific industries were easy feel like the basic information the re-election of Bush truly to anticipate mainly because ports more secure. would suit the purpose, a pic­ savings on taxes, health have on the United States' the aerospace and defense Although some view this ture and a name. But to impede care and school. economy and investors? industry has seen significant as the solution to the problems on my privacy ... puts me at a But none of this will Historically, trends have growth since the war in Iraq associated with passport fraud, high risk for identity theft." happen without civic per­ forecasted that the day after began and will continue to as many see the new computer Sophomorepublicrelations severance. Politicians can a Presidential election, if a chip as a threat to identity pro­ make all of the promises long as there is a need for this major Diondra Humphries Republican sees victory, the industry's products. Bush's re­ tection. Regardless of its loca­ agrees. in the world, but they are stock market experiences tion, the proper reader will be not truly effective until a election has only solidified the "I don't think it's a good a gain when, on the other able to pick up the information sense of accountability is entire industry's confidence idea because once somebody hand, a loss occurs in the on the computer chip. In the attached to the1n. that America will need its ser­ scans that information, they market if a Democrat is vic­ wrong hands, any computer For transcripts of vices for another four years. have all of your important per­ torious. The integrity of this reader can be used to read the President George W. Likewise, the Bush re-elec­ sonal information and that's theory held true at least on chip for the purpose of stealing Bush's acceptance speech amount of Republican senators tion assured the pharmaceutical not good." one side of the economic spec­ information. and radio address visit and representatives were also industry, which stood to lose bil­ Humphries said, "I don't trum. According to Wired News, www .whitehouse.gov. elected last Tuesday. lions with the affordable health think [stopping passport The article "A Short-Lived "Civil libertarians and some To contact Venus Brooke On Wednesday, Nov. 3, the care policies Kerry would have fraud] is important enough to Bush Rally?" written by Ira technologists say the chips Taylor regarding this day after the election and proc­ implemented. have that information at risk. Cranham in Forbes magazine, are actually a boon to identity column, e-mail her at lamation of a Bush victory, the The outlook is murky for the It seems like it would cause features an interview with thieves, stalkers and commer­ [email protected]. market closed with USG and Wharton School finance profes- Pacific Health Systems leading See BUSH, News 87 cial data collectors, since any- See CHIPS, News 87 NOVEMBER 9, 2004 THE HILLTOP NEWS 87

1. Citizens Fear Identity Fraud Hybird Electric Vehicles CHIPS, from Biz & Tech B6 everybody, especially people who idea for culling down on pass­ are 'of interest' to the govern­ port fraud," Ward said. "If peo­ more problems." ment- like terr )risls," Robinson ple are concerned about their Despite these concerns, said. "Since the chance personal information, they Combine Technologies those in favor of the chip argue of someone's should keep their cards in a safe that identity theft is highly identity place, just like they would \vith AUTOS, from Biz & Tech B6 strict emissions laws should a high priority in most state unlikely. Roy Wnnt, an expert their social security cards." be applied to the entire United legislatures. She expects that on the radio frequen- Diplomats as well as state Spaughn, a senior political States. The standard would be other cities like New York and cy identification employees will receive the science major. ·- more effective." Washington, D.C., will raise (RFID), is in favor new passports beginning Christian Lassiter, who "Hybirds are designed to their standards to match the of the new chip. in January. Other citi­ is a senior political science, ... be more efficient in terms of state of California's. RFID is the technol­ zens who apply for new ·I agreed. fuel consumption. However, Kristy King, a senior polit­ ogy used in Turnpike passports will get the "They [the HEVs) get since the vehicles are new lo ical science major at Virginia E-Z Pass keys, some computerized ones in good gas mileage and can the market, I would be con­ State University, rejected the supermarket scanners Spring 2005. All cur­ save you money. However, I cerned about my safety," said idea of owning an HEV. "Who and the computerized rent passports will don't understand how older Julian Webster, a sophomore is going to pay my electric passports. continue to be valid cars, which produce much health management major. bill?" King asked. In a Wired News -- until they expire. more emissions, are allowed Fabiola Amazan, a second­ More information on the article, Want commented on the road," Lassiter said. year student at l\1ontgomery prices of HEVs can be found on his stance regarding the "That rontradicts the purpose College in Tacoma Park, at www.autos.msn.com and new passport chips. " of having an emission stan­ Md. added that saving www.motortrend.com. "It's actually quite hard dard. I think that California's the environment should be to read RFID at a distance," Want said. "A person's keys, bag and body interfere with the radio waves, and the type of Big Business Benefits front Bush RFID chip being used requires readers equipped 'vith very large BUSH, from Biz & Tech B6 and Rossen Valkanov. In a post­ generally, equity investors cel­ - and obvious - coils to capture election analysis performed by ebrate. The most striking aspect the data.~ rest of the market. But other eco­ economics and market strat­ of these predictions is that the 'being nomic trends display that since egists at Barclays Capital and bond market could flourish with Some feel that the impor­ stolen may not be that i927, stock returns adjusted Merrill Lynch, comparisons either party. tance of the nation's security is great, it is important for our for inflation have averaged five were made between Kerry and For information about the more important than the pos­ country to be protected against percentage points a year higher Bush's impact on the economy economic influence of presiden­ sibility of identity theft. Junior people who enter using false business management major under Democrat presidents than if elected. With a Kerry presi­ tial elE>ctions check out Forbes. passports." Pierce Robinson agrees with under Republicans, according to dency, tax-exempt mun1c1- com, the U.S. Department of Junior political science this idea. a study last year by University of pal bonds, investors and fixed Commerce or CNN.com. major Lori Ward agreed with California Los Angeles finance income investors would have "I think the chip is a good Robinson's sentiments. professors Pedro Santa-Clara benefited, while with a Bush win idea because it can keep track of ~1 think this chip is a good

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time we want to see his action, yet he has only met once with Last year's Hilltop Editorial and action is not what we're the HUSA President and Vice The Nation's Largest Black Collegiate Newspaper Board was very enthusiastic getting at all. President this year. In his plat­ in backing J.P. Howard for Howard also used the form he said that he pron1- Ruth L. Tisdale Undergraduate Trustee. We excuse that there were many ised to have office hours, but Editor-In-Chief were thoroughly impressed things that the board discusses cited that he has not kept them Rhasheema A. S\veeting by his five-point platform behind closed doors that he because the HUSA office is "too Bernard ''Poet" Murray "Common Sense" and how he could not reveal to us. \\That, packed." · Managing Editor Managing Editor seemed to bt so knowledgeable we ask, does that ha\'e to do \Ve were appalled to learn Arion Jamerson about his position. As it comes with him and his campaign that not only did he not do any­ time to give Howard a midterm promises? Our biggest pr lblem thing on his platform, but he Deputy Managing Editor review, we're still impressed by we had with Howard and his also lied about the attempts that his platform, too bad he hasn't failure to lh·e up to his word he made. In his interview, he Stacey Gates completed any of it! lies in the first point of his plat­ stated that he was working with Shara D. Taylor Copy Chief Some may think that the form, communication. University Communications Campus & Online Editor Melanie R. Holmes grade we've given is a bit harsh, In this point, Howard to place information through Joycelyn Peyton Campus Editor but by Howard's own admis­ admits that "too often too 1nany University email; however, Keith Laing Kix·istin Reid Life & Style Editor Charreah Jackson sion, he has not completed any students know too little about University Communication Shanelle Swinton Asst. Campus Editor of the points on his platform. what is going on in terms of the officials said thal they received Kevin Harris Christopher A. Wall We were completely appalled to decisions being nlade that pro­ no information from him nor Nation & World Copy Editors Erica Williams learn that Howard, who talked foundly effect the111. ·• He stated discussed the possibilities of Editor Life & Style Editor a good game to win his l osition th, t to combat that, he would using University email svstem. Alvcdo Alexander Jameelah Broughton amid a draw-out controversv, Maxine Moffet use "hea\'ier utilization of The \Ve feel that 1f he would lie to Asst. Nation & World Tia Goodson Asst Life and Style Rclitor has not made good on any of Hilltop as a media outlet for us, then who else would he lie Editor Marlene Hawthrone his "campaign promises." vital information and dates for to? Mark King Zachary Kcn'\vorthy Howard's five points on his meetings," a "monthly publica­ After listening to J.P. Venus B. Taylor Photographers Sports Editor platform were Communication, tion from the undergraduate Howard go through all of the Business & Technology Editor Tori Scarborough Funding Issues, Work Study, trustee detailing what has been ways and reasons whv he has Chervickia Thomas Graduate Editor Academic Programs and accomplished for the month." not completed anything on his Ashley Ross Business Manager InternationalStudentConccrns. and "bi-weekly to monthly lis­ platform, we were extremely Sports Editor Nakisha Williams Howard has "excuses," for lack tening tours in the dorms." disappointed. Howard told us Morgan N. Scott Editorials & Per:.peetiues Editor of a better word, for the rea­ Howard has not once come that he had big goals for sec­ Robin Davis Asst. Business Manager Metro Editor Maya Gilliam sons why each ot thl·sc points to The Hilltop wi•h a writ­ ond semeMer. bt1t since he has Senior Photo Editor could not be completed. When te1, p ece for the masses. He been in offic~ since July and Joi Gilliam Tiffani Turner it came to work-study, Howard claimed that the process was hasn't accomplished anything Asst. Metro Editor Advertising Manager Jordan Colbe rt said that he had not made "too long" and that he ··didn't that he promised, we find this Asst. Photo Editor Maiya Norton st rides because he "couldn't want to just write a perspec­ very hard to believe. Denice Pigott Cory Thomas find the vice president who was Editorials & Perspectives Advertising Solicitor tive" he wanted to give "real But a mid-term grade is Editor Illusti·ator in charge of student employ­ information." But we think that only a halfway mark and as we ment. " if the graduate trustee was able approach the next semester, we Ibn T. A. Mutakabbir Sonja Sims As far as Academic to write a perspective and past would like Lo sec J.P. Howard Paginator Office Manager Programs are concerned, he trustees were able to write in implement the things that he stated that he needed to meet The Hilltop, surely he could've talked about so passionately with the provost and that's why written something b' now like that the student body elected he can't complete this point. he promised Not focusing on him. We hope he realizes that Howard cited federal regula­ the "heavier utilization of The something is better than noth­ Now in its 81.St )ear, The Hilltop is published eYel')' Tuesda)• and Friday b)' Honard Unh-crsit> stt1· tions for the reason why he is Hilltop," can we simply get ing, and instead of throwing d ents. \\1 th a n.-aJershlp ofmore tlwn 10,000, The Hilltop Is the largest Black collegiate 1u.·wr.paJ)("r in the unable to complete his plans some kind of communication? around the blame for what he nation. for International students. 1he opinions ~'il-d on tlie Editurial Page att theviews of'llie Hilltop F.ditorial Board nnd do not )t would be better to let the hasn't been able to accomplish, necessarily reflect the opinions of Howard Unhft'l!lity, its admini..tration, indhidual Board membt-rs or Howard continued to throw the student body know that you are he needs to be more proactive the student bod}. blame for why he couldn't com­ working on things that you can­ in getting things done. Talk is The opinions c.~res5<.'Cl on the Pei spedh"eS Page are those of the authors and do not Dl'«'Ssa~ plete his platform goals and not disclose, rather than saying represent the \ie\\'!i ofthe Hilltop &litoriaJ Board, Howard Uoh-ersity, its administration or tlie 1>1udent cheap, and if Howard wants bod) . failed to take responsibility for nothing at all. Additionally we students to back him, he needs The Hilltop encourages its readt-J"S to share their opinions l\ith the newspaper through letter.; to The these actions. Before he started have not seen any monthly let­ to do a better job in keeping his F.ditor or Perspedh~. All letters should include a complete address and telephone nwnber and should campaigning last vear, Howard ters or dorm tours. If anything, word Or else we simply can­ be sent cll'ctronicnlly on our website at www.thebilltoponline.com. should've done some real Howard should be :ible to fos­ not trust him or reel enthusias­ The Hilltop is located at. 2251 Shaman Aw. NW, Washington. DC 20001 and can also be reached '\ia research on these issue.,: sim­ email nt l\'W'~ .theh illtoponline.com. by phone at (ao2)8o6-4724 and byfax at (202)800-4758. ter conununication with the tic about his job performance; The Hilltop resen es the right to edit letters for space and gnunmatkal errors and any inappropriate. ply stating now that there arc undergraduate student body. that's just common sense. libelou.'i or dcfumatol:)' content. All letters must be submitted a week prior to publication. elements that will permanently He said in his platforn1 that block him from completing his he would work to ensure "full­ promises is unacceptable, and er communication and work he should've deciphered those should be done with HUSA and things before he ran. Now is the the various student councils," NOVEMBER 9, 2004 THE HILLTOP PERSPECTIVES 89

What the Mid-Term How Democrats Can Wrest Back the

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from the EiC VINCENT SHERRY According to a CNN poll, Ml~TER ... RUTH L. TISDALE eralion thejob responsibilities 24 percent of Americans, the of each position. For instance, predominant plurality, voted WMV~E One of our civic dulies we understood that because Republican for "moral val­ of a confidentiality agree­ as Americans is to hold our ues," many of which included ment, the Undergraduate LO~G ~ACE? elected governmental offi­ gay marriage. Doubtless, it was and Graduate Trustee cannot cials accountable for the mere coincidence that diaboli­ reveal some information, so promises that they make and cal political warlock Karl Rove their actions. At The Hilltop, that was not considered when managed to procure 11 anti-gay we take that responsibility giving grades to these posi­ marriage amendments in critical seriously when determining tions. We understand that stays, not the least of which was what mid-term grade to give these leaders have not had Ohio. The electoral n1ap. intimi­ our elected student officials. time to complete all of their dating in its divisions, raises one The grades that we have given platform goals, so the grade bemusing question: How can a these leaders are solely based they receive is based only on progressive win in the south on their platforms and their what has been accomplished and Midwest-or at least attain up until this point. records thus far. sufficient support to carry the These grades an: only a We asked the HUSA minimal number of states there mid-term grade. This grade President and Vice-President, needed to win the election? does not determine what Undergraduate Trustee and Conspicuously, Kerry Graduate Trustee to sit down these student leaders will do should have denounced partial­ with the Editorial Board to for the rest of the year. We birth abortion and explained his discuss what they have done only hope that these grades vote against a ban in much the in their term up to this point. will help the students perform same way as his Democratic col­ The interview process is not their civic duties by holding leagues did- indicating its fail­ so that the student leaders their elected student officials ure to provide exceptions for can sell us on themselves, but accountable. sickly mothers and victims of rather so that we can take a rape and incest. The fallacious proactive look at what they medical benefits the proceclures have done. were once thought to provide We also took into consid- over other types of abortion have largely been debunked. Proposing a ban that makes said exceptions would pass the mus­ ter in courts, appeal to many Only In America Americans, and secure the right to choose. More necessary to a on values. Democratic resurgence is a mor­ MICHAEL ARCENEAUX Do you believe this type of atorium on nominating people thinking only affects who sits at like Senators Hillary Clinton What do you say to a liberal the White House? Think again. and Barack Obama in 2008. after the country hands a reli­ Tom Coburn has advocated the She's a liberal senator from the gious zealot a mandate for his death penalty for doctors who Northeast and a polarizing fig­ Today/CNN Gallup Poll ..Many "faith," and "fan1ily values" has those not in the l\1idwcst and the administration? Nothing ... you perform abortions. Jim Demint ure who elicits Republican rage. supporters are Democrats, and towering effects. Aside from South-could haYe opposed the are far too busy handing them supports a GOP-led platform She practicall} comes with a being more vocal in supporting faith-based initiatives, abor­ measure. In any state-specific a box of tissue as they sob at the banning gays from teach­ high opposition turnout, and it and other issues pertinent to tion, and gay 1narriage, little or proposal of an anti-gay marriage thought of "four more years" of ing in public schools. Demint Republicans already tend to vote minorities might restore more nothing religion-relevant has amendn1ent, it is necessary that George W. Bush. expresses similar sentiments more consistently. I need not of the Latino vote. According Bush offered this group other Democrats in that region oppose Perhaps I was blinded by towards single female teach­ broach women's inability to win to CNN, the Republicans got 44 than words and disinformation it or at least fonn a civil union optimistn, but I lruly felt in ers. Just who are these crazies? the presidency thus far-and the percent of the Hispanic vote this regarding liberals' stance on the proposal. Den1ocrats cannot let my heart that An1erica would Meet your new Senators from obvious likelihood that America year, up 9 percent from 2000. Pledge of Allegiance. rights be abridged. get it right; that voters would South Carolina and Oklahoma, is not ready for one, much less There is no need to save the race­ So, 1nake several speeches to 'Vith these n1easure, perhaP.S see through political strategist respectively. Coburn, Demint Clinton. To be frank, similarly, rele,·ant rhetoric for speeches at them. A progressive, affirmative the Democrats can begin erod­ Karl Rove's strategy of espous­ and Bush all won decisively. the nation is not ready for a HBCUs, church addresses, and message of hope is lush for their ing some of the damage inflicted ing religious dogma constant­ "Only in America" indeed. Black president. Emblematic small groups not likely to be approval. So as to combat losses by Pastor Bush in 2008. All of ly in an effort to distance his As someone who checks candidacy with no force helps no covered on TV. Other civil rights with this group on doctrinaire then1 n1ay not be pol_)ular or man Bush from his botched their thoughts on religion at the one. Progressives ought concen­ issues aside, remember affirma­ diversions steeped in hon1opho­ pleasant, but may be necessary war in Iraq, poor environmen­ door when choosing the best trate on their troubling, piquant tive action also helps women. bia, have the presidential can­ to institute the aggregate inter­ tal record and dismal economy candidate for a political office, difficulty in electing affluent, 1\-iore than 60 percent of mar­ didate alone claim to support est. The nation's "moral man­ that has made Bush the first I'm disappointed that my fellow well-connected middle-aged ried women chose Bush. them if there is scarce passage qate" is actually change. Health President since Hoover to see Americans cannot do the same. \Vhite men: the most compelling Democrats, of course, need probability. The national anti­ care with governmental n1uster, a loss of jobs (that's 70 years As a liberal who has come to presidential aspirants. not be afraid of religion, either. gay 1na1Tiagc amendnwnt had no college tax crt:dits for the poor people). Ob\'iously, I have the realization that this coun­ Next, the Democrats must Ne\'er again avert thine eyes chance. Gays would have voted and real environment:U "stew­ given Americans far too much try is so far on the right that it learn to be less apprehensive from white evangelicals, who for Dl'mocrats o,·er their mere ardship is essential. credit. For that I am sorry and has knocked the Earth off its over race. Affirmative action comprised a large percentage support for civil unions, they depressed. axis, I feel disempowered. This is supported by 54 percent of of the electorate. Apparently, tend to be liberal regardless, and To borrow a phrase from is America and I feel like an the nation, according to a USA mere use of the words "religion,·· the rest of the par~ -especially Bush supporter, boxing pro­ outcast. I hope that after "four moter Don King, the outcome of more years" of Bush, Americans this democratic election could learn their lesson. Then again, happen "Only in America." Yes, I must be realistic. Fellow lib­ Representing HU in Sports Illustrated "Only in erals, let us hope Hillary has America" would people the New Testament memorized place "morality issues" over when she begins to campaign in L. MICHAEL FLANAGAN the map by \\Titing about our different views on Homecoming resent the university in a negn­ their own wellbeing. "Only in the Bible Belt (ob come on now, most renowned event be ·ides and the universilv.• Just as the ti\'e or stcrcotypicbl light, for I America" could a leader who let's not be coy). In response to the perspec­ graduation- Homecoming- and baby-boomer generation views ha\'c nu1ch more integrity and blatantly used fabricated evi­ tive written by Gerard Robinson also to make the case of HU certain aspects of life and our have dedicated to much time to dence to mislead the public into in T11esday, Nov. 2 issue of The having the best homecoming in culture differently than the hip­ do exactly the opposite. True, supporting an unjust war win Hilltop: America. hop generation, so goes it here Howard's Ho1nccoming repre­ Anyways, I believe ~1r. at IIU. Now admittedly. as one sents and is n1uch more inclusive Dear HU Family and Mr. Robinson a HU alum, appar­ becomes older, perspectives than the fashion show, Yardfcst, Robinson, ently had a problem with my change and one becomes more and celebrity appearances (even I Saw a Sigma I recently wrote an article feature. First, my article was responsible in one's actions, ide­ though those particular aspects proclaiming Howard University's catered to a college audience. ologies. etc. Yet, we also have are the ones that receh c the Homecoming as the best in As a print journalism major dual consciousnesses here at majority of the much \varrant­ Holding a Cane... An1erica, which was featured that will be graduating from the llow·.ud. EveI') one understands ed hype). But that aspt.'<'t of in the Oct. 21 issue of Sports School of Communications in and embraces the university's Homecoming probabh• wouldn't Illustrated On Campus (SIOC). May with the aforementioned history and tries to uphold the have made it into SIOC and if it "Pan-Hell." The benefits do not Typically, I am very proud of degree, I have been taught to HU motto of "educating leaders did, I would be vel} happy. TAMIR MUTAKABBIR extend past the Howard bubble my work and extre1nely honored keep in mind the audience for for the global community." We Can1pus, if you read the like it does to us. to have had the opportunity to which I am writing, especially also uphold and en1brace HU's article (www.si.com) I hope It is almost never a bother for To respond to those who represent the university in such when writing for a magazine. reputation among the hip-hop you like it. My intention was n1e to respond to something that were shocked to see the Sigmas an established, national publica­ Furthermore-with the exception generation as the place to be simply for everyone around the I have read in the HILLTOPICS. stepping with canes at the step tion. Although the magazine no of haters and detractors- family, i.e. parties, fashion, fine won1en country to feel 1ue, and more But I must clear lhings up so show, who was the first to step longer comes to our school-don't friends, faculty, future en1ploy­ and 1ncn and overall coolness. importantly, feel the Vibe at HU that people will have the right with canes? Do you even know ask me why- its circulation does ers and associates all enjoyed ~ly goal. which \\nsn't veI')· dif­ Hon1ecoming, ,,hich is the best picture of things. I know that that the Sigmas were the first reach over 80 different major the article. Secondly, I did not ficult to attain, "'as to give the hon1eco1nin1?, in Alnerica. Peace many people who arc not in a to step with canes? But don't colleges throughout the U.S. The choose the picture of Nelly! nation Homecoming frmn a stu­ and Blessings! Greek letter organization may take my word for it. Do some purpose of the article, which was HU family let me have you dent perspective. 1\-1} article was not understand what different research on your own about the assigned to me by the editor in to realize this: Alumni and cur­ clearly not an attempt to exploit organizations represent and are "Fraternity of Firsts"(Phi Beta chief of SIOC, was to put HU on rent undergrads have distinctly the Black male image, or to rep- forced to come up with their own Sigma). opinions. As a member of one of I understand that the the organizations in the NPHC Fraternities (Pan-Hell) are not (National Pan-Hellenic Council) as big in number as they used to Please send 500 word perspectives to I have to speak about this. be back in the day. There would l\1y first point is that if you be hundreds of Alphas, Sigmas, are not in the "Divine Nine," Kappas and Omegas represent­ www.thehilltoponline.com. do not mimic us! I am tired of inr at Howard. Nowadays, my being confused as tu whether opinion is that there is a dif­ a "frat " from across the Yard ferent breed of Black men who Don't forget to include your name. is doing my call or some other are not worried about bettering organization. If you can't go to themselves and the community another school and do your call through fraternity work. That is and gel a response, don't do it another issue. at Howard fronting like yol.1 arc - 810 HILLTOPICS THE HILLTOP NOVEMBER 9, 2004

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