THE VOICE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMANHOOD Vol. LUI---- No.4 ........................................................................................................• • November 13, 1998 vMS Is Spelman -.4 by Andei Williams, On-Site Section Editor With the new millenium lingering less than 14 months away, Marta U- Spelman is gearing up to meet the computer-related Pass challenges of the year 2000. explained Some Spelman stu­ dents have concerns about Pg-3 the status of Spelman busi­ ness affairs with the ap­ proach of 2000. One graduating senior said, “In the fall of 1999, I’m com­ Spelman students log on in the ACC lab ing back to get copies of AHBAI all my documents before the computers mess up and one be afraid to fly to get Spelman volleyball forum in lose all my records.” back to school after the According to Mr. New Year? If so, that will team draws season AUC Evans, director of Com­ delay the beginning of the puting Information Tech­ Spring 2000 semester.” Pg-5 nology (CIT), there is little Mr. Evans says to a close need for such paranoia. Spelman is making good by Heather Holloway, Critical systems, including progress in preparation of' Jaguar Spirit Staff Writer those controlling student Y2K. In September, Presi­ The 1998-99 athletic records, accounts, and reg­ dent Manley appointed a The 1998-99 year is proof of a new be­ istration are already se­ Year 2000 Task Force of Spelman Volleyball Team ginning with admittance to RapSheet cured against data loss in personnel from different overcame numerous chal­ the NCAA Division II. the year 2000. facets throughout the cam­ lenges this year to achieve This year’s team included conference The remaining chal­ pus and appointed Evans a 15-12 record, defeating four new freshwomen lenge is to bring other cam- as the project coordinator. both Morris Brown Col­ players, and seven return­ in ATL pus-wide systems into The task force will present lege and Clark Atlanta ing members. McGee and compliance. Besides desk­ its report of progress to the University earlier in the Walks mentioned, “The pg-s top computers and net­ president on December 31, season. team did a lot better than working in Spelman’s 1998. An outside audit The team was not able people expected us to.” computer labs and admin­ checking Spelman’s com­ to play any home games Ms. McGee compared this istrative offices, computer pliance is scheduled for because of facility prob­ year’s improvement to last failure would also affect mid-spring 1999. lems with Read Hall. The year’s record of 10-10. Health Services, security, Interested students team struggled with the Players say that a support­ elevators and research be­ can visit the Spelman Athletic Department to try ive coach and growing ath­ : , ing conducted on campus. website at to get bettter uniforms. In letic department have bgs. 14-15 Compliance of out­ www.speltnan.edu.y2k. addition, the new players helped the team to advance. side service providers of The site features back­ had to adjust to Coach Though the team was electricity, telephone lines, ground information, links Michael Carter , now in disappointed about the lack and water will also affect to other Y2K sources, and his second year of coach­ of support from Spelman Spelman’s ability to func­ a digit clock counting ing the volleyball team. students, the players are tion. As the computer mis­ down to the year 2000. Team co-captains still proud of their efforts Student reads the date, some com­ Evans says, “It [the ap­ TaneishaMcGee andEvon and accomplishments. Ms. panies may be unable to proach of year 2000] af­ Walks explained that this McGee stated, “More Reflections perform tasks like process­ fects the whole commu­ year’s setbacks were noth­ people have gotten in­ ing payments, calculating nity.” He encourages ev­ ing compared to previous volved and taken the vol­ pgs. 10-13 interest, or making reser­ eryone to be informed of years. leyball team seriously.” vations. “We all have to the concerns involved in fly [travel by airplane],” the change of the says Evans, “Will every­ millenium page 2 Spelman Spotlight 'November 13,1998 Letter from the Editor Spelman Spotlight Our last issue. Whew! My thesis 1998-1999 STAFF professors (yes professors — in addi­ tion to the newspaper, I am a double major!) will be happy to know that I Erin M. Lott, Editor-in-Chief am in school! Kendra Gillis, Editorial Advisor To bring this year to a close, I Keisa Davis, Advertising Manager will adress the issue previously pre­ Adrianna Hill, Business Manager sented about the role of The Spelman Spotlight. So am I satisfied with what the newspaper has accomplished this semester? Never, ever am I satisfied. I consider this a work-in-progress. The staff has learned to work together for a Arts & Entertainment Jaguar Spirit common goal — to present the news and views of the Spelman community — and Jamilla Coleman Heather Holloway I felt we have accomplished that goal. I await next semester to see where the Phylicia Fant direction of the newspaper turns. Melissa McDaniel On Site Info. As you can tell, The Spotlight has gone through many changes this semester Najeema Washington Andel Williams — some good, some bad. Thé Arts & Entertainment section has added The Haps, L’Erin Donahoe Angela Green a compiled list of events in Atlanta and the surrounding area, the Voices section Danica Tisdale is now accepting poetry for publication, and, of course, my Letter from the Editor Beyond the Gates allows me to vent about current events and society. Stay tuned — we’ll be back Tiffany Edwards Voices and ready to report in January!!! Sommer Brokaw Mesha Williams LaKenya McKenzie Shannon Gore Temi Oluyemi RaynaWard Delanda Robbins Adriana Spikes Corrections Photographers In error, the Letter from the Editor in the Oct. 30 Alicia Lenon issue stated that Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole received Shironda White her undergraduate degree from Tuskeegee University. Dr. Cole attended Oberlin College. Copy Editor The photo on page 5 from the Oct. 30 issue was Heather McCollum credited to Shironda White, in error. Alicia Lenon was the photographer. Layout Kaisha Alabai Staff Advisors Vicki Williams Dr. Madeline Picciotto The Spelman Spotlight welcomes all submissions. Submissions will be reviewed and considered as space permits. Work is subject to editing. The Spotlight reserves the Looking for hardworking reliable, motivated right to retain any submitted work. interns. Editorial opinions expressed are not representative of the Spotlight or Spelman If you want to learn more about the music College. industry A ll submissions should be sent through Campus working with D-Lo Entertainment and Mail (Box #1234) or placed within thefolder on Studios call (404) 351-3693. the Spotlight Office door(Lower Manley Room 104). Spelman Spotlight »November 13,1998 page 3 Student Affairs clears up rumors about Marta Program by Danica Camille Tisdale, On-Site Staff Writer In response to incor­ information for the flier. rect information distrib­ The Office of Student uted across campus earlier Affairs provided a student this semester, Ms. Barbara forum to offer more fac­ Brown, Interim Vice Presi­ tual information from the dent for Student Affairs- College ’ s perspective. Ms. Dean, presented a forum Barbara Brown said, “If to address the misunder­ there are issues, I would standing about Spelman’s hope students would be participation in the Marta open to come to the appro­ of $35. That rate was just gram. MARTA passes can be U Pass Program. priate sources to talk about approved by the MARTA A MARTA account sold on campus. Ms. Some student(s) had it.” Only 7 Spelman stu­ Board of Directors in Au­ representative has spoken Brown said, “So far, there posted fliers saying that dents showed up for the gust of this year. MARTA to Ms. Brown in the Of­ seem to be no cons to the Spelman ‘s administration information session. invited 25 area colleges fice of Student Affairs. The [MARTA University Pass] refused to participate in the During the forum, a and universities to partici­ proposal still has to be re­ program. Spelmanhasno Marta University Pass Pro­ MARTA representative pate in the program, and as viewed by Mr. Danny reason not to participate.” gram , neglecting the best was on hand to share de­ of October 1,1998, only 7 Flanigan, Vice President After review, the student interest of Spelman Marta tails of the program. The schools had responded. for Business and Financial rate may be available to riders. The author(s) of MARTA University Pass About 2 weeks later, Affairs and if the program Spelman students during the flier had not conferred Program offers college stu­ Morehouse College was is accepted, administrators the Spring 1999 semester. with anyone in adminis­ dents a monthly unlimited the first college in the AUC still have to decide on a tration as the source of bus/rail pass for a flat rate to accept the MARTA pro­ central location where the Clark Atlanta University Class of 2002 to sponsor 3rd Annual Health Fair sponsored by the Dept. of Health and “Mr. Freshman Contest” Physical Education by Heather Holloway, Jaguar Spirit Staff Writer dants. Wed., 2 December This is the first Mr. 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. In keeping with the The contest was open Freshwoman Contest that Henderson gym (between Fair and Freshwoman Class to first year male students Spelman has hosted in the Larkin Streets) Council’s theme “Reach­ from Clark Atlanta Uni­ last few years although in­ ing Beyond the Stereo­ versity, Morris Brown dividual residence halls type,” the class of 2002 College, and Morehouse including Manley and will sponsor the “Mr. College.