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► Continued from Page 1 it shouldn’t be surprising or earthshattering to anybody.” The reason behind this “earth shattering” slots'? San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds. There are many names associated with the issue today, but none serve as a face for the issue like Bonds does. “My view has always been this case has been the U.S. vs. Bonds, and I think the government has moved in certain ways in a concerted effort to indict my client,” said Michael Rains, Bonds'attorney. “And I think their failure to indict him has resulted in their attempts to smear him publicly.” These comments w r ere in response to a recent leak that saw’ Bonds' sealed grand jury testimony made public, although the very act is illegal. Bonds previously denied having ever used steroids or any steroids substance. I n the testimony, he admitted to using two creams that were later found to contain illegal, performance-enhancing substances without the knowledge of what they were. Although steroids have existed to taint sports for a long time, the biggest scandals surrounding the drug were formerly limited to Olympic athletes. The largest story w’as from the 1988 summer Olympics in Seoul Korea when Canadian Ben Johnson broke the record for the 100-meter sprint and was then revealed to have taken steroids. How’ever, with the break in the case against Victor Conte, founder of the Bay Area Laboratory Cooperative (Balco), steroids is receiving its most headlines ever. The case began when the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) was given a anonymous tip that Balco was producing a new form of steroids, tetrahydrogestrinone (THG), that was undetectable. Conte was implicated, as well its Greg Anderson, Bond’s personal trainer. Other high-profile athletes, including Jason Giambi, Gary Sheffield and Marion Jones, were also named. The backlash from these names, but especially Bonds', has

brought all of Major League Baseball underfire. Baseball is the only major sport that, until 2003, didn't require steroid testing. After several players admitted, after they retired, that they used steroids and the Balco issue, the MLB was forced to have a change of heart. As Sen. McCain mentioned, the testing is not strict enough and baseball commissioner Bud Selig is trying to convince the players’ union to approve a tougher policy. The other issue raised that makes this current scandal larger than life is the questions that come about past achievements. Barry Bonds was always a homerun hitter, starting with his rookie season. In 2001, it became more of a focus in his career after he broke the singleseason record, hitting 73 homers that year breaking Mark McGwire’s record of 70 set in 1998. More recently, Bonds has crept up on Babe Ruth’s 714 career homeruns. Bonds himself says it is racially motivated. After Hank Aaron, a Black man, broke Ruth’s record and many don’t want to see another Black man do it. The subject was put into perspective by Richard Lapchick, director of the Institute of Diversity and Ethics in Sport at University of Central Florida. Although it is not something that should be condoned, steroid use has provided a perfect guise in which critics can freely attack Bonds. “Steroid use w'ould make it easier to dismiss what he has done,” said Lapckick. “Somehow, we want to avoid what may be a real factor regarding the public’s unwillingness to accept Bonds. He is a powerful Black man who plays by his own rules, not the rules ofbaseball decorum or white social norms.” • Information gathered from various news sources.

► Continued from Page 1 visit Black Santa Radio One’s WTLC-FM (106.7) and the Indianapolis Colts will host the annual Afternoon with Black Santa. WTLC has set up a satellite North Pole Indianapolis located in the Oasis Ballroom, 2802 Merchants Dr. on Dec. 11 beginning at 11 a.m. Families with children aged 10 years of age and younger are invited to join the Indianapolis Colts and WTLC on-air personalities for photo opportunities with the big man from the North Pole - Santa Claus. There is no charge for children to have their photo taken with Santa and receive a photo gift card. Colts cheerleaders will have candy canes for the kids and WTLC personalities will award all those who attend free tickets to the Indianapolis advanced screening of 20 ,h Century Fox’s ”Fat Albert." Facers, Hardee’s team up for rally bands Indiana Pacers fans will have the opportunity to show their Pacer pride by purchasing a "Go Pacers" rally band, available for $1 at all area Hardee’s restaurant locations, beginning Dec. 12. Proceeds from the sale of the bands will go to the Pacers Foundation Inc., which benefits youth throughout the state. Also, all fans attending the Pacers game vs. Sacramento, Saturday, Dec. 11 (8 p.m. tip-off),

will receive a free rally band. N.O.A.H annual fundraiser Neighbors Organized to Assist Humanity will feature a fund-raising event offering dinner, dancing, a raffle and entertainment by Park Avenue. This year's keynote speakers will be Congresswoman Julia Carson and City-County Councilman Monroe Gray. The event will be Dec. 18 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Marten House and Lilly Conference Center, 1801 W. 86 ,h St. Proceeds for the fund-raiser will go to support the monthly Foster Family Night, which provides training and establishes a supportive network for foster parents. For more information or to register call (317) 9268266. Promoting wildlife preservation The Indianapolis Zoo recently announced a $100,000 stipend that will go to individuals who have made a substantial contribution to species conservation. Eli Lilly and Co. initially funded the bi-annual contribution. The award is available to scientists who involve themselves in independent work for little or no pay - in effort to promote wildlife preservation.

HISTORY ► Continued from Page 1 fessor, did not hesitate to enroll and to began making changes. “This group has nearly a century of accomplishments in promoting African-American history. I wanted to be affiliated with that tradition,” he said. Carter G. Woodson initially created the national program in 1915 as a means to highlight the Afri-can-American experience in American history. Woodson was the first Black to earn a doctorate degree from Harvard University.

The IUPUI campus will serve as the center of operations for the newly created program. The group will meet monthly to begin organizing plans to help educate about African Americans in Indianapolis. Annual membership dues are $20 for students; $35 for those 65 and older and $55 for others. For more information about the program call the African-American office at lUPUIat (317)274-0098.

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