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mmmmmmmmmmmmammmm VOLUME 55 , ISSUE 72 7hs UoL&e, of -flflLcnn,- -flm&umn, Womanhood, Stuvx, 1957 0VEMBER11,201 BRAXTON FAMILY VALUES fIVl 3EAXTON SESTHJL5. ON TV ONE SPOTLIGHT •» T«,Lfc*H Afnl.fi | fie Braxtons visit Spelman... The famed Braxton Family from the show Braxton Family Values visit Spelman for a Q &A session PG 2 The Sanctity of Sister’s Chapel... Is Sister’s Chapel still a place of holiness or has its use for multipurpose events led it astray? PG 3 The AUC Beverly Garrett... The AUC Community morns the loss and celebrates the life of their beloved sister Beverly Garrett PG 5 Inside the Spotlight Fashion and Beauty...7 Forum 4 Campus Life 2 Lifestyle 3 Arts and Entertainment..8 News 5 MMnaanramHMMi wummmmmm BBBBOMHMfina Spelman Students weigh in on the death By: Jasmine M. Ellis On October 20, 2011 Libyan dictator, Muam- mar Qaddafi, was shot and killed after being captured in Sirte. Qaddafi’s death occurred eight months after the Libyan revolution began this past February. In 1969, Qaddafi gained controlled of Libya and would go on to maintain power for the next four decades. On February 24, 2011 Libyan rebels forced Qaddafi loyalists out of Misrata. This event would initiate the Libyan revolution. While some Americans view the death of Qad dafi as a reason to celebrate others beg to differ. Sophomore, Samantha Gayles, believes that America should have not interfered with the Libyan revolution. “The death of Qaddafi should be considered a sad and non-victorious act because there was no reason for the U.S. to get involved in the affairs of Libya,” said Gayles. Sophomore, Bryanza Dean, does notl believe that Qaddafi’s death is not necessarily a victory for America, but can be considered beneficial for President Obama. “I would not say that the death of Qaddafi is a victory for America, but] for the Obama Doctrine. His death along with Osama Bin Laden, are just part of a growing list of foreign policy accomplishments for an administration that has spent most of the year in a defensive crouch because of a sputtering economy,” said Dean. Revolution by some can be considered inspir ing and uplifting. Sophomore, Amber Thomas, contributes change to be the reason for revolu tions. I “I believe that revolution is always a good thing. Change is something that is constantly going | on. You learn that if change is not going on then ! things are dead. A revolution acts as a body of ? change and it’s hard for me to go against that,” j said Thomas. In addition, Thomas expanded on her thoughts ! of the revolution and Qaddafi. he did some great things in Africa, but he was also a dictator in the autonomy that his citizens were allowed to have. Overall the revolution was great because its part of the Arab spring and it’s always really beautiful to see something like a revolution to happen in my lifetime. You never hear about revolution in current time and that’s awesome,” added Thomas. The United States government relies on its foreign affairs policy to make decisions when interfering in foreign countries. Dean views military interventions as beneficial, but they will not always lead to democracy. “American military interventions designed to protect or promote democracy increased free dom in those countries. Democracies created after military interventions are still closer to an autocracy than a democracy. While some democracies are more democratic than others, unless offices are contested, no regime should be considered democratic,” said Dean. Dean also added that deciding whether or not U.S. intervention has helped form democracies is not a simple task. “It is difficult to know whether the U.S. inter vention has only produced less representative autocratic governments or genuine democra cies,” added Dean. At the heart of this revolution are the Libyan “In terms of Qaddafi, it’s my understanding that people whose perspectives may or may not have been taken into consideration. Gayles believes that if the opinions of other countries were em braced then America would help with revolu tions all over the world. “No, I don’t think the Libyan people’s perspec tive was taken into account when Qaddafi was killed by America. Yeah Obama said it was for the Libyan people, but if that was the case then America would step into revolutions and help all people. If the Libyan people’s thoughts were really taken into account then all other coun tries would receive help also,” said Gayles. President Obama’s decision to involve America in the Libyan revolution has received differ- nt opinions from Americans, omas puts herself in President bama’s shoes and decides al- hough she would have supported ibya she would have done things ifferently militarily. T would have only spoken about y strong support of the Libyan eople of the revolution. It would ave ended there. No military in- ervention. No talks with Qaddafi nd I only would have verbally onfirmed some type of address o the Libyan people that I sup- orted the endeavors of those in he revolution,” said Thomas, ince Qaddafi’s death the thought f anarchy arising in Libya has been brought to attention. Gayles thinks the Libyan people will not allow their country to be engulfed by anarchy. “I don’t think the death of Qaddafi will cause anarchy in the country. If the people loved the leader and respected him then anarchy would arise, but since they wanted him out of office anyway there will be no chaos through the masses. Since Qaddafi is no longer in power the fate of Libya now lies in the hands of its people. \ 00©00<><><>30<>000000<X>0<>0<><><X>0<><><><>0<>0<><>0<><X><><X><X><X><X>0<><X><>0<><><><>0<>0<X<>0<^ 0000<X)<>00<><X>0<X><>00<X><X><>0<><X>0©<X><><*X><><X><><X><X><X><><><X>0<>0©<^^ Internet Woes Jazmin Tillman Loud noise, toilet leaks, and cold showers are inevitable factors in the dorm experience. For freshmen especially, living on campus can be a tough and vulnerable experience. Adapting tothe lack of privacy and community bathrooms can be uncomfortable for some, but it also creates a certain bond that would be impossible without the intrusion of indi- | vidual space. For students like freshman Mary Cromwell, residence life not only creates new friendships, but it has also taught her a new sense of accountability. “I love living in the dorm because I’ve met a lot of new people that I know will be my sisters for life. It has also taught me responsibility ; because I can no longer depend on my parents to keep me in line,” Crom- : well said. Within the confines of dorm walls, true character is shaped. Val ues and priorities may also be compromised. No longer under the watch ful eye of parents, one is forced to hold themselves accountable for their own actions. The lessons learned through sharing space with a roommate can make or break the dorm life experience. It not only teaches patience, but it also requires the virtuous characteristics of respect and humility. However, even with all of the hostility and complaints that come with resident living, many girls who reside in the limited single rooms wish to have the experience of living with a roommate. “At first I was a little bummed about not having a roommate be cause I felt like I was missing out. However, I enjoy the dorm experience and I don’t feel like having a single room hinders me from interacting : with my sisters because I am friendly person,” freshman Kasmere Trice said. Like in all situations, there is both a good and bad side to things, : however, the general consensus is that despite the circumstances, living on campus has been an experience like no other. With things like thin toilet paper and lack of insulation control, being away from home can be frustrating. At the same time, the friendships created through such try ing times outweigh the stuffy days and cold nights. Broken microwaves, highly sensitive smoke alarms, and boring cafeteria food can be discour aging, but for junior Joyya Baines, who now resides in the Suites, it has all been worth it in the end. “Living in the dorms was an adjustment. My roommates and I had our ups and downs but we made it through. My freshman dorm mates are still my friends now. We developed long lasting friendships. We studied together, cried together, and laughed together. Dorm living can be hard when transitioning but our sister s make everything better,” Baines said. Upperclassmen still struggle with tough living unless they have the privilege of living in the Suites, which allots for privacy and improved accommodations. However, there have been disgruntled debates about residents in the Suites having to abide by the same regulations as those in freshman and sophomore dorms. “I am really happy to live in the Suites now because of all of the amenities and it was truly worth the wait. Visitation still affects things, but you get used toit and things are better now because of the time ex tension. Living on campus ultimately has helped me academically and socially,” Baines said. Although there are perks to living off campus, gas prices and be ing active on campus can be a struggle to commuter students. And with obstacles such as visitation, late nights, and early mornings, dorm life can be frustrating. But it is up to the individual to decide what living accom modations are best for their college experience. pdman, Spotlight ^r/itbbon, To Lnfotm, sducute,, and Lnbpite, the, Spdman Community by plQuidiny uvwuutiui, attudet in, tiu, newtpapet.