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Volume XLIV No. Tuesday, February 28, 2006 www.spelmanspotlight.com Students work hard for the money More students turn to part time employment. LIGHT ARTS Students take SPORTS center stage Jaguars defeat I Student organization pres- PqIIqo I entsthe Spelman version of DolIGS | the “Vagina Monologues.” Bennet falls to Spelman’s basketball team. IP7 P12 ISSUE: ENTERTAINMENT Sistagraphy comes to Spelman Spelman College hosts exhibit of African-American women’s photography. P6 BLACK HISTORY What did you learn this month? Test your knowledge by trying your hand at our Black History Month crossword puzzle. P9 WELLNESS Spelman insurance policy questionable Student concerns rise regarding stipulations to insurance policy. Pll What are you doing for spring break? “This year I plan on going to Miami with my friends. I’m driving down with my home team from Buffalo, New York” Mechelle Verse, sophomore P9 Family Weekend 2006 comes to campus A Spelman student partakes in one of the many enjoyable activities during the family day weekend. Nicole Barden & Sophia Varnell Staff Writers Parents, family, and friends of Spelmanites visited campus to celebrate “Spelman’s Legacy: A Celebration for All Generations” during Family Weekend, which occurred from Feb. 17-19. The week end was filled with activities, including campus tours, a children’s carnival, mother- daughter pamper party, a spe cial viewing of “The Gospel” and culminated with a Sisters Chapel service on Sunday. “Family Weekend was planned by a committee head ed by Angela Guinyard,” said Dr. Geneva Baxter, a member of the committee and associ ate dean of Undergraduate Studies. “She did an excellent job.” On Friday night, the Johnnetta Betsch Cole Living and Learning Center was transformed into Cafe 350, where parents enjoyed the sounds of jazz and blues. The musicians also gave historical information on the two genres of music. “I’m a great music fan,” said William Foxx, the father of a student who transferred to Spelman in the fall semester, “It was a show and inform ative all at once. The atmosphere was beau tiful,” said Foxx. Another major event of the weekend was the Parents Association Meeting, which exposed parents and students to the value of domestic exchange and studying abroad. According Stephan Montgomery, co-chair of the Spelman College Parents Association, the Association provides input to the senior staff of the college and addresses the con cerns of parents. “The Parents Association exists so we can have a sense of what is going on at Spelman,” she said. Douglas Stallworth, an active member of the Parents Association, has been working to improve food services, transportation, and parking problems. “The students have prob lems but don’t know who to talk to. We work with the administration to see if we can change some things that can improve the college.” Eloise Alexis, vice president for Institutional Advancement, explained that one of the roles of the Office of Institutional Advancement is to build and maintain bonds throughout the Spelman community. It reaches out to parents, stu dents, faculty, and corpora tions to better meet the needs of Spelmanites. “We are the friend raising and fund-raising department of the college,” she said. Alexis encouraged parents to take advantage of the numerous events that take place on campus not only during Family Weekend, but also throughout the year. The Founders Day Celebration, Women of Color Leadership Conference, Class Day and March Through the Arch comprise a few of the upcom ing activities. In addition, parents were given information on Spelman’s campaign to increase scholarship funds. One of the events includes a celebration of gospel music with Donnie McClurkin. Alexis encouraged parents to be active participants in their daughters’ education and learn more about the administra- see Family Weekend on Pg 2 »> New student leaders elected for 2006-2007 academic year Photo | Susan Carter SGA President elect, Ouleye Ndoye giving her campaign speech to an audience of students. Terricha Bradley News Editor The Spelman Student Government Association, Class Council and Miss Spelman College elections received the best voter turnout this year, despite technical problems with Spelman e-mails and ballot links. As a result, there was no need for runoff elections, since winners were chosen by a majority vote. According to sophomore Shannon Cumberbatch, member of the elections com mittee, the elections did not go as expected. “Although the voter turnout increased this year, some people were rebelling against certain notions of the candidates qualifications, or some votes were biased,” she said. “However, the candi dates that were selected do fit the qualifications of their positions,” she said. However, in the event of technical difficulties, other students had to retrieve the link and password from the Office of Student Activities. As a result, voting was extend ed to Feb. 17. “I think online voting does create some prob lems, and the elec tions committee and Ms. Sheena Glover worked hard to create another option for voting. Still, there are a lot of improvements to be made in the voting process,” said jun ior Jabrea Bennett, newly elected SGA vice president. see Elections on Pg 2 »>