^THE ©PELMAN' “Keeping you out of the dark, and lighting your way.” loppy Halloween! VOLUME XVII NO. 4 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2002 www.spelman.edu/spotlight Snipers caught, Nation sighs in relief Students come out; no children for Fall Carnival Astrid 1. Thomas News Reporter * 11 take part in the event. Even On Saturday, Oct. 12, though there was a lack of chil­ Spelman College and various dren in attendance, the Fall student organizations sponsored Carnival was still a success a Fall Carnival for the children because the college students of the community. The Fall made up for the lack of children Carnival was held inside and and took part in each other activ­ outside of Lower Manley from ities. It was a fun event to see 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many student grown college students playing clubs and organizations partici­ musical chairs and turning the pated to make this event educa­ double-dutch ropes. tional and fun-filled. "The carnival really did not There were a lot of focus too much on Halloween. It Spelman students and students was good for Spelman to pro­ from the AUC that came out to mote the theme of fall, not support and participate in the Halloween," said Harmonie event. Mason, a sophomore who is a "The Fall Carnival was member of the Alpha Lambda PHOTO | Yahoo! News really nice. Each organization Delta Honor Society. A student leaves the Brookhaven Elementary School under the watchful eye of two police officers had their own original ideas and Each year, Spelman Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, in Aspen Hills, Md., a day after a bus driver was shot and killed in the cute activities for the kids that College sponsors the Fall town. The slain bus driver was the sniper's 13th victim. represented their club," said Carnival for the children of the Danielle Maxwell, a sophomore community to derive the chil­ who is a member of the dren’s focus on Halloween. Spelman students among Chemistry Club. Many parents and other adults Each charter club or do no like the idea of Halloween MOS organization was required by because it promotes demonic many at annual AIDS Spelman’s House of images and activities such as W. Representatives to participate in witches, goblins, and haunted the event. Every club or organi­ houses. zation had to come up with an Also, most adults do not Walk agree with the idea of Trick or I activity for the children that rep­ resented the club or organiza­ Treat because some people in the from "Queer As Folk," Charles among other corpo­ world like to put things into the • The city-wide charity Cornelius, Mayor Shirley rations such as Delta Airlines tion. For instance, the Economics Club designed the candies even though it supposed event aims for $1 Franklin, and the uplifting voice and the Centers for Disease to be a fun event. The Fall of Stephanie Mills. Mills sang an Control and Prevention. activity, "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," where children Carnival becomes an alternative million in donations inspirational song entitled Thousands of people from answered math and black history activity to replace Halloween "You’ll Never Walk Alone." all walks of life came together in for AIDS research trivia questions. Children who and stir away from the idea of After her selection, the walk Piedmont Park to raise funds for participated received a goody just receiving candy and other began. research for the AIDS epidemic, Jasmine Guy bag. Other clubs had fun activi­ treats. The Fall Carnival allows Some of the Spelman organ­ which is prominent in the News Reporter ties like a cake walk, face paint1 the children to have fun through izations that participated in African-American community ing, jump roping, musical chairs, games and other activities rather AIDS Walk Atlanta 2002 includ­ as well as other ethnic communi­ and other exciting things for the than Trick or Treating. ed the Sophomore Class ties. AIDS Walk Atlanta is the Rain or shine, Spelman children to choose from. "The college students Council, Delta Sigma Theta largest AIDS service organiza­ women are truly "women who "The turnout wasn’t what I enjoyed themselves because Sorority Inc., Alpha Kappa tion in the Southeast region of serve." The weather forecast expected," Maxwell said they volunteered for the event. Alpha Sorority Inc., SHAPE, the United States. The proceeds said that there was a 60% chance This year, Spelman’s goal They did not do it because it was and the Spelman Glee Club. from AIDS walk goes to AIDS of rain on Sunday, Oct. 20, but was to have at least 200 children required," said Searles. Spelmanites and other partici­ and HIV research, AIDS yet several Spelmanites, AUC attend the carnival. The Fall Carnival was an pants took a big step in making a Prevention and Education pro­ students, and thousands of other Unfortunately, Spelman was activity to for students to per­ difference in the lives of men, grams, and to people with AIDS people from the Atlanta unable to meet that goal. form community service by women, and children living with or HIV who are unable to work Metropolitan area came out for "The carnival should have socializing with children of the HIV and AIDS. because of the disease. A woman AIDS Walk Atlanta 2002. been publicized more because community. "I think the carnival Once again, Alpha Kappa with AIDS attending the walk AIDS Walk Atlanta is a 1 OK there were a lack of children in was a beneficial event to the Alpha Sorority Inc., "Sweet" Mu said that she was so touched to walk that takes place in the attendance," said Mia Searles, a children of the community Pi Chapter was recognized as a see so many people come out. Midtown community area. sophomore who is a member of regardless of religion because it Gold Team that raised "This has truly uplifted my Some of the special guests in the the Tri-State Club. was educational as well as fun," $14,339.58, slightly more than spirits and because of supporters Opening Ceremony included At the end of the carnival, said Mason. last year’s donation. They were like the ones here today, I know Bill Brochtrup from "NYPD children began to come out and Blue," Hal Sparks the sixth largest contributor that I can go on and survive," she The Spotlight’s movie critic takes Special feature “Where Does the Money Go?” on the newest installation to the returns with a look at alumnae giving and federal Ciné Noir collection: funding. Brown Sugar. Page 6 2 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2002 NEWS THE SPELMAN SPOTLIGHT 2002-2003 Editorial Board Leigh A. Davenport Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Smith Sister Love Senior Columnist Many women are in denial of boots are a big NO! Especially In a recent conversation Managing Editor winter and are still rockin’ the for the petite female, this can be with a friend, I discovered that belly shirts and strappy sandals. a disastrous attempt at a very many ladies look to runway Okay ladies, the sea­ Ladies, please put away the cute look. fashions as a guide for their own Clanci Cochran sons have changed and so should skimpy clothing for the sake of The worst thing one creativity. But I must warn all News Editor your wardrobe. Unfortunately your health. Avoid those humor­ could possibly do is to fuse the who do that runway fashions are for many of my sisters of the ous comments from both your fashions of two different seasons just that, fashions for the runway AUC, this has not happened. I Charli A. Penn into one outfit, but there are peo­ understand that during this time male and female fellow students. that make most people runaway! Modeling is a profession and Managing Editor of year, many are confused on I do understand that the ple who do. Capri pants and homecoming season is not quite what is "fall fashion." As boots should not be worn togeth­ fashions shows are entertain­ over, so open toe shoes may still er! This is a fashion mistake that ment. Many of the styles cannot Jerrice Boyd always, I am here to help all of be worn, but there are pantyhose has been made by many of our be worn everyday and should the victims of this season who Arts & Entertainment that are seamless and ultra, ultra thicker AUC sisters. This getup not be taken seriously as a guide just can’t seem to get it together. sheer for that slightly insulated, becomes worse when it is worn on how to buy or wear clothes. With the constant but classy evening look. In all things there must Nkechi I. Olisemeka weather changes, you would by one who is knock-kneed Just because they are and/or pigeon toed. The out­ be discretion and class. If you Perspectives Editor think that we all would have put boots, do not mean that they can come is horrible and the victim question your own fashion sense away our summer wardrobes be worn with everything! There looks as if her legs are broken. or are at a complete loss, just Karen Fields until next year, but some have are a lot of AUC females who Simply incorporating wide leg look around you. There are not. There are still some AUC Health Editor are conscious of the weather, but pants and cuffs into you winter plenty of AUC females setting females walking around with not of common fashion sense. wardrobe can eliminate this the right example. their stomach and/or feet out.