The Observer

Volume V, Issue 4 New Hampshire College December 15,1998 HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND ENJOY YOUR WINTER BREAK ?

Dancing in the city heard Smith's new song with Tatyana Ali and grooved to the By Michael Lascelles Congratulations to all who made Men in Black. the decorations possible. The NHC dance floor did At 9:45 the small gym is Besides the decorations, clear for about five minutes as the decorated and has some people, the semi-formal contained casino princes, princesses, King and at 10:15 the small gym is a little games, a DJ and wet tent. The Queen were crowned. Freshmen, more packed, at 10:45 the dance casino games didn't seem to be sophomores and juniors had floor is jammed as is the rest of extremely popular with maybe princes and princesses while the the gym. On December 11, only four people to a game at seniors had a King and Queen. CAPE, ACE and other organiza­ most. The majority of students Around midnight things tions and clubs put on the third were divided between the dance started to fade out as dancers' feet annual Holiday Semi-Formal. floor and the wet tent. The DJ wore down and people had other It was apparent that a lot spun some good tunes. Some new places to go. Between quarter of work went into the decorations. stuff, some classic stuff and then past midnight and quarter of one, Holiday lights were wrapped Vanilla Ice was in there some­ King John and Queen Nancy at the semi- there was a sharp decline in formal. (Photo by David Snuffer) around everything they could be, where. But I think the DJ was people and only the die-hard skyscrapers lined the walls and getting a commission from Will dancers remained. stars hung overhead. The overall Smith. The dancers got "jiggy It was a great event over­ atmosphere was very nicely done. with it," went to Miami twice, all. Thanks again to everyone who

the Festival of Lights. The history of Ramadan, Christmas is celebrated in "Hellenize" the region, by dictat­ full swing every year with Christ­ Chanukah and Christmas ing their language and customs. mas trees, candy and mistletoes. Many Jews resisted and But has anyone ever thought By Bindu Rai pleaded with Allah to shorten it fighting commenced, lasting for about how the traditions origi­ to one month. The Muslims are seven years. Finally, a group of nated? Legend has it that ever­ The holidays are around allowed to eat only after sunset young fighters lead by the priestly green trees maintain their green the corner, bringing festivities and and stop their eating after sunrise. Hasmonean family came forward. color because when Mary, Joseph a time for families to bond to­ Sunrise brings their time to fast, The Maccabees overcame the and Jesus were on their way to gether and share in love and when even water is not allowed. Syrian army and won the battle. Egypt, they had to conceal them­ laughter. This month there are It is a test of their will power to The Jews finally returned to selves from Herod's soldiers in a three religious festivals back to control their hunger. After Jerusalem only to find the Holy clump of cedar trees. To hide back. Ramadan is the holy month Ramadan, the Muslims celebrate Temple in ruins. The Temple was them, the trees brought forth green of fasting for the Muslims; this Eid, when they celebrate the end­ restored to its proper order; the needles and the cedar's white ber­ forgives them for all the past sins ing of Ramadan by sacrificing Jews then proceeded to light the ries turned blue so that Mary's they have committed. Chanukah goats and donating food and Holy Light, but they could find blue robe would blend in. Since is the Festival of Lights, which is money amongst the poor. only one jar of pure and sacred ol­ then, evergreen trees have main­ celebrated by the Jews. The Chris­ Chanukah is celebrated ive oil. This could only light the tained their color all year round. tians celebrate Christmas in honor from the 25th day of the month of lamp for one day. Miraculously, The Christmas candy is the shape of the birth of Jesus Christ. Kislev on the Jewish/Hebrew cal­ the one cruse of oil burned for of "J" for Jesus and a shepherd's Ramadan starts every endar. The celebrations continue eight days and eight nights, hence cane. The white is there for pu­ year, ten days earlier than the year for eight days and nights and end rity, and the red stripe symbolizes before. It commences on the night on the 2nd day of the Hebrew the blood Jesus shed. The mistle­ of the full moon and ends on the month of Tevet. This year the fes­ toe has long been considered the next full moon one month later. tivities will commence on the HAPPY soul of the oak and regarded as a Ramadan is one of the five pillars night of December 13 and end on sexual symbol. In the Middle of Islam, and has to be celebrated December 20. The Jewish day Ages it was hung on doors to ward by every Muslim. Earlier, starts at sunset, so the eve of De­ NEW off evil spirits and witches. The Ramadan was celebrated for more cember 13 is the first night of kissing tradition, though, origi­ than thirty days, but according to Chanukah. It is the symbol of vic­ nated from the Greek festival of the Holy Quran, the Prophet tory for Judah Maccabee over the YEAR! Saturnalia. The mistletoe was said Mohammed rose to heaven and Greek-Syrian dictator, Antiochus, to give fertility and have life-giv­ ing power.

1 December 15,1998 The Observer

From the Editor's Desk:

Happy holidays to all, regardless of what holiday you cel­ ebrate. I hope you will enjoy spending the time with your family and friends. This is our fourth issue, and I'm very proud of the progress that has been made over this semester. Next semester we will also aim for four issues as well as a special Valentine's Day issue. Finals will start in a couple days, and I know how stressful they can be. Just make sure that you adequately space out your study­ ing so you don't have to cram or stay up until the early morning hours. I wish all of you luck and hope that you achieve your academic goals for this semester. Dr. Ausra Kubilius has been the advisor of The Observer for a few years. She is taking a well-deserved sabbatical next semester, so we will be welcoming a new advisor. Dr. Don Sieker will be our advisor for The Observer spring semester, and the staff and I are very pleased that he has accepted the position. Even though our winter break has been cut short compared to last year, I hope you all enjoy your time off. Happy New Year, and see you all next year.

Tara Cowdrey College Press Service Co-Editor in Chief

Quote of the issue: From the Editor's Desk:

Well, the semester is coming to an end. I would like to thank "The cards you hold in the all of those who have made The Observer as good as it was this se­ mester. game of life have little First of all I would like to thank Ausra Kubilius for her dedi­ cation and encouragement to The Observer staff. We will all miss her while she is on sabbatical next semester. The staff of The Observer meaning. It's the way you would also like to thank Beverly Joyce for picking up The Observer at the publishers every month. Also thank you to everyone who has play them that counts." contributed; we could not have done it without all of these people. As Tara has said above, we are happy that Don Seiker has taken on the job of advisor of The Observer. I can't wait for next semester's issues; they are going to be —Unknown great! I hope that everyone has a great semester break. I think it is well needed for everyone. Hopefully we will all come back rested and ready to go.

Andrea Hill Co-Editor in Chief

THE OBSERVER NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE, BOX 1084, MANCHESTER, NH 03106 PHONE: (603)645-9669 STAFF Co-Editor in Chief: Tara Cowdrey Technical Assistant: Rich Winefield Contest Coordinator: Bindu Rai Co-Editor in Chief: Andrea Hill Photograpy Editor: David Snuffer Office Manager: Tara Cowdrey Managing Editor: Andrew Cummings Honors SGA Correspondent: Bill Koval A&E Editor: Mark Williams Correspondent: Ryan Eberman Contributing News Co-Editor: Lauren Kobs Staff Writers: Melissa Cowdrey Writers: Scott Bilodeau Renee Levesque News Co-Editor: Danielle Nuss Ben Degennaro Chris Cook Courtney McMennamin Sports Editor: Marc Pawlowski Kimika Embree Melissa D'Agata Ben Pierce Copy Editor: Michael Lascelles Katy Faria Sammy Faris Amy Slattum Advisor: Ausra Kubilius Bindu Rai The New Hampshire College Observer is a news publication produced by New Hampshire College students and funded largely by the Student Government Association of the college. It is our responsibility to inform the NHC community about events on and around our campus. The Observer will print any material found to be factual and in good taste by the editorial staff of the paper. The views published do not necessarily reflect the views of New The Observer December 15,1998 his helpers for doing the right thing. Dear But I fear all is not beer and Wackiest Gift Contest Winner skittles just yet. There's a rub. The new chairs are incapable of deliver­ Editors: ing raw and unrelenting pain to a human's backside, qualities for The winner of our wackiest holiday gift contest was First things first, even though which the old ones were well known. Jennifer Miles. She will receive a cash prize of $50. what's to follow may get me into This means that sleeping in class, some little difficulty with those who previously an impossibility, is now Here is her entry: refuse to fully appreciate The an option. Only yesterday, when Observer's good works: Congratu­ lights were dimmed for an exciting "The wackiest gift I ever got was a 5 lations on a semester's worth of fine slide lecture covering Etruscan pep­ newspapers. Each one gets better, per pots and early Roman gravy pound roast beef and a dozen donuts, in the last the best to date. And none boats, I heard the not-so-gentle my stocking, from Santa. of this conspicuous quality, it should "thump" of a forehead meeting, head be noted, accidental. on, the surface of a newly acquired Now that I've dispatched table. So I am already thinking of a some good words in your direction, second request to the Dean, this Dear let me announce a few more. Dean time for the immediate removal of and later as a young adult was tu­ Doucette, I strongly suspect, has the new tables and chairs and the tored by his wife, Eliza). seen to it that new tables and chairs return of the old ones; and I'll justify Editors: There are some similarities now occupy the A-V Studio. Upon all of this by invoking the sacred As an instructor of geogra­ shared by different combinations of entering this room last week, I gazed name of pedagogy. Then again, phy and government at NHC and two out of three. Johnson had upon some thirty students, most of maybe I should just leave things well as a political junkie, I couldn't resist eleven articles of impeachment them with goofy looks on their faces, enough alone and do some research looking foH similarities among the lodged against him, and Kenneth all seated behind sturdy and com­ into a forehead protector, a pillow­ three presidents faced with im­ Starr's report cites eleven impeach­ modious tables, their bottoms rest­ like device which could be strapped peachment inquiry hearings - An­ able offenses against Clinton (Nixon ing comfortably on well-upholstered to a student's head in the event drew Johnson, Richard Nixon and had three). Nixon and Clinton were chairs. They demanded to know Morpheus calls. Not only would Bill Clinton. both lawyers but not Johnson. who was responsible for the new such a contraption prevent damage Significant or not, all three Clinton and Johnson come from the furnishings. As I had repeatedly to the new tables, but it would have the following in common: last South but not Nixon. Johnson and demonized the Dean, holding him greatly reduce classroom noise. I'll two letters of surnarne end in "o-n," Nixon both served as vice president personally responsible for the A-V have to think about all of this very English-Scottish-Irish heritage, only but not Clinton. Johnson and Nixon Studio's deplorable condition, I felt carefully, and I promise faithfully to daughters as wives, date of marriage grew up amid poverty but not it only proper to award him full do so. Clinton, who grew up in modest cir­ contains the number "one" (Johnson: credit for rescuing the entire class But for now, Happy Holi­ cumstances. Last, Clinton's father May 17, Nixon; J.une.2L;Clinton: froni a lifetime of spinal discomfort days to all! Oct. \ 1), date of birth contains the died while his mother was pregnant and chiropractic addiction. So in number "nine" (Johnson: Dec. 29, with him, Johnson was left father­ recognition of this wondrous gesture, Your pal, Nixon: Jan. 9, Clinton: Aug. 19), ran less at age 3, but Nixon's father let me publicly thank the Dean and Don Sieker for governor of their home state and made it to 77 and died while Nixon won (except Nixon), ran for the U.S. was vice president. House and won (except Clinton), This concludes today's his­ Corrections The corrections are for the November 18,1998, issue of The Observer. never the target of an outright, up­ tory lesson. Periodically, I would The Observer staff regrets the errors. front assassination attempt as presi­ like to share my presidential research dent (as were Andrew Jackson, with readers of The Observer. Honors Program (page 6) FDR, Gerald Ford and Ronald The total cost of the trip to Italy is estimated between $2000 - $2400. Reagan), and last, all three had an Academically speaking, Voices and Faces (page 8) appetite for knowledge as young­ Rich Padova sters (In Johnson's case, though, he CE Academic Advisor & Geogra­ never attended one day of school. phy/Government Instructor He taught himself to read and write NHC Manchester/Laconia

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Our mailing address is: NHC: Diverse or inverse (page 13) By Charmaine Madamba Letters to the Editor Although some do not seem to experience the diverse atmo­ The Observer sphere of New Hampshire College, some Americans, like Chad Detjen, Box 1084 acknowledge that the blend of cultures adds to the students' learning 2500 North River Rd. experience. "I feel that there is a lot of diversity and a lot of interaction Manchester, NH 03106 between American and international students," Detjen, a freshman who majors in Sport Management, said. "In at least three of my classes, I If you are on campus, drop your letters off at either the have international students for classmates and just by listening to what they have to say in class I get a feel of who they are. I understand them Mailroom or through the slot in the door at the student mailbox better than I have in the past." area in the Student Center across from the Bookstore.

3 December 15,1998 The Observer Honors Program Student Honors Program students lead the effort for a campus radio station accused of By Ben Peirce killing 1998 saw the introduction of a new facility for the Honors Program, a centralized office dedicated to The Observer, a graphics lab for communication students and plans for a kitten drops new academic building and university status. While these sweeping changes have brought a lot of approval, they lead the more opportunistic student to ask, "What's next?" The next step, according to many communication students and several members of out of the Honors Program, is radio. College radio is a major building block for the music industry. It offers students a hands-on opportunity to get involved with broadcasting. Even if you're not interested in being a DJ, there are tons of opportunities for students in college radio. Radio stations need people for promotion, engineering, accounting and other off-air posi­ tions. Additionally, college radio serves as an entry point for many aspiring artists. Chances A freshman at West Vir­ are that months or even years before the first time you heard Pearl Jam on mainstream radio, ginia University charged with they were being played on college stations across the country. beating a kitten to death has with­ Imagine yourself behind the microphone running your own radio show, cranking out drawn from school and may not your favorite tunes and having your voice heard all over campus. Several members of the reapply for admission again until Honors Program are teaming up with the communication department and David Dillman of next fall, school officials said. the AV Center in an effort to bring college radio back to New Hampshire College. College Michael James Vega, 18, radio would offer not only opportunities for the student body, but also serve as a valuable of Madison, Wis., formally media outlet for the college itself. The obvious barrier to this project, however, is money. dropped out of the university to Equipment costs aside, FCC licensing is a lengthy and expensive process. But that is not the avoid penalties from the Office of only thing delaying the process. Student support is essential for the effort to yield results. Student Life that ranged from rep­ New Hampshire College ran WNHC, an AM radio station, from the 1960's to the early rimand to expulsion. During a 1980's, at which point the station folded due to lack of interest. To convince the administra­ meeting with school officials. tion to try again, the student body needs to show interest and commitment to the project. Vega, who was accompanied by There are three ways to bring a radio station to the college, but minimal efforts have his father, said he needs counsel­ been made. Last year, senior Susan Spencer and communication professor Patrice Oppliger ing for alcohol abuse and other started an effort to bring Internet-based radio to the college, but due to Spencer's graduation problems, Becky Lofstead, a and the departure of Oppliger, the movement fizzled. More recently, Dean Bob Doucette has spokeswoman for the school told reportedly made inquiries as to the fate of WNDC, Notre Dame College's radio station, the Associated Press. which folded and will likely go up for auction. The third option is to run a radio program "He was very remorseful over the campus cable system. This would be the quickest and most cost-effective option, and takes fully responsibility for but the obvious drawbacks are that it would be available only on-campus and would have to what happened," she said."... His be listened to on the TV. Cable radio could be a good start up option, but the long-term goal family will be diligent in helping should be something more. him work out his problems. It seems that the most viable option is Internet-based radio. Babson College became Police charged Vega on the first college to introduce an Internet radio station (started by a small student group) when November 14 with cruelty to ani­ it went on-line last year. Babson's radio station, which can be heard on line at http:// mals, disorderly conduct and un­ radio.babson.edu, uses an audio program called Real Audio. The program must be down­ derage drinking after finding loaded in order to hear the station, but is available on their web site, free of charge. An blood splattered on the walls of Internet radio station has several advantages over its airwave counterpart. First, because the his dorm room. FCC does not regulate the Internet, a web-based station does not require a license. Second, The kitten was alive when the Internet is worldwide, which allows listeners all over the world to access the station's a dorm supervisor found it, but programming. All of a sudden, you're sitting behind the microphone and your voice is being died later, a spokesman for the heard worldwide. Much like New Hampshire College, Babson has a large international campus police department said. population. Internet radio is ideal for colleges such as ours because alumni and prospective The cat did not belong to students all over the world can tune in. Vega and had been kept secretly Several things need to take place before New Hampshire College's radio dreams can by several of his hallmates in vari­ become a reality. Dillman has agreed to serve as the radio station's tentative faculty advisor. ous rooms because animals are What he wants to see from students, and what the college administration is likely to want not allowed in campus dormito­ also, is evidence of support and commitment in having a radio station on campus. The ries. students currently involved and ones that will hopefully join the effort will need to prepare a Police said Vega told them detailed proposal to the Dean containing evidence of student support. A budget should be he could not remember what hap­ included with the proposal. In addition to that proposal, Dillman would like to see open pened. He also has no record of communication between interested students and Babson College's radio station. disciplinary problems at the uni­ On the immediate horizon, the radio station effort needs student support. Keep your versity, the police spokesman eyes peeled for an upcoming meeting. Currently involved students would like to recruit a said. group of committed students before the semester recess. Plans are in the works to visit If Vega seeks readmission Babson College's station with a group of interested students. next year, Lofstead said he will So how soon do you get to pick out some songs and think up some witty banter for have to prove he has received your radio show? Should you call Dave Matthews right now and try to set up an interview? counseling and met other condi­ When do you get to slip that song that nobody's ever heard into your play-list and make it a tions set by school officials. hit single? Well, it all depends on how much interest the student body shows. At present, the most valuable resource for the NHC radio effort is student interest. While it is unlikely that you will have your radio dials set to WNHC before June 1999, with enough student support

be announced, we can get the ball rolling and the CDs spinning as soon as possible. The Observer December 15,1998

Campus Security Log As the Culture Turns

Compiled by Andrea Hill and Tara Cowdrey By Kimika Embree

Season's Greetings! The winter holiday is always a fun The reports printed here have been selected directly from the and exciting time particularly with the weather and experiences Department of Public Safety's records. All individuals and with family and friends. It is really interesting how people of different religious backgrounds are able to interact without offend­ locations have been made anonymous for obvious reasons. ing each other. Catholics, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists and mem­ bers of other religions make up a wide diversity on campus. But the general consensus appears to be that it is of no importance 12/4/98 what religion one is, as long as there is a party with the holiday On the above date, a PSO smelled smoke. The PSO found a season. So, celebrate and have a party! Happy Holidays! bonfire in the woods by 1-93. The students were told that they were not allowed to have fires. The PSO also confis­ cated beer from the students. Pell grants out of proportion with college

12/7/98 On the above date, in "C lot a PSO observed a silver car costs speed through the lot at 40-45 mph. The vehicle then flew past the stop sign next to the HRM building without reduc­ College Press Service ing speed. There was a vehicle coming onto campus via the north gate and another vehicle leaving "B" lot at this time. The value of Pell Grants The silver car nearly struck both vehicles. The PSO did has decreased so sharply that the Even more striking, re­ recognize the driver. maximum award of $3,000 would searchers say, is that the maxi­ have to double to pay for the same mum award - reserved for the proportion of college costs it did neediest students - dropped from 20 years ago, researchers say. covering 35 percent of private Despite recent increases, college costs in 1976-77 to only 12/8/98 the grants - a major source of fed­ 13 percent in 1996-97; for public On the above date, a PSO smelled smoke in the student cen­ eral funding for low- income stu­ schools, it fell from covering 72 ter. The PSO found a piece of paper burning in one of the dents - cover only half the ex­ percent to 34 percent. mailboxes. The PSO suggested that windows be drilled in penses they did two decades ago, Meanwhile, college costs each box or place fines on any student who leaves his or her according to a study released by rose 49 percent, and family in­ box unlocked. the Education Resources Institute come climbed only 10 percent and The Institute for Higher Edu­ during the same amount of time. cation Policy. About 3.6 million "The bottom line is that of the country's 14 million college the net price still increases for students receive Pell Grants, and most families, particularly for the more than half of those recipients lowest-income students," said 12/8/98 attending four-year schools Jamie Merisotis, president of the On the above date, a student stopped a PSO outside of qualify for the maximum award. policy institute, based in Washing­ Kearsage and told the PSO that someone had spilled some­ ton. thing in the hallway. He then asked if they could prop the The study found that the door open because it smelled really bad. The PSO went to purchasing power of the average What all this means for Kearsage to see and noticed Shellac Sealer and Finish had grant, when adjusted for inflation, many campuses - despite reports been thrown at one of the doors and on the rug. declined by 23 percent in the last of higher enrollment over the last 20 years. When broken down by two decades - is a widening gap school, the average award given between students from low-in­ during the 1976-77 academic year come and high-income families, covered 19 percent of the cost of researchers say. The study re­ 12/10/98 attending a private, four- year in­ ported that 78 percent of students On the above date a PSO responded to a call from someone stitution and 39 percent of the from upper income households go about a vending machine that was broken into. Arriving at price tag attached to a public four- to college, while only 49 percent the location the PSO found glass spread over the floor. There year school. In comparison, the of students from low-income was a big hole in the glass front of the vending machine. average grant awarded in 1996- families do. The PSO said it seemed like half the snacks had been stolen, 97 - the most recent data avail­ "What we like to think is but they did not get to the money. The PSO emptied the able - paid for only 9 percent of that we have a system where machine (except for the gum, which the PSO could not get the cost to attend a private school people have both access and out) and dropped it off at the food service office. Food ser­ and 22 percent of costs associated choice," said Thomas Parker, se­ vice will call the vending company. ^ with public ones. nior vice president of the Boston- based resources institute. "But what we're rapidly developing is a system where people have ac­ cess but not a choice." December 15,1998 The Observer SGA News ByBillKoval say there's often a high price to pay Jason Thomas, a sophomore The fall semester is ending quickly and the Student Govern­ for that kind of socializing. Smok­ smoker at the University of Iowa, ment Association is wrapping up the year with the executive committee's ing is the nation's leading prevent­ knows that feeling. He first tried annual holiday semi-formal. The semi-formal was the biggest campus able cause of death and disease. The smoking when he was a junior in high event this semester and was co-sponsored by many organizations. During government says it kills more than school. At first he managed to limit the evening a King and Queen were crowned; other activities included 400,000 Americans each year and his smoking to weekends only, but casino games and dancing. causes a variety of health problems, found that increasingly difficult once In other SGA news, the executive board of the SGA partici­ including premature labor, lung and he reached the university. pated in the National NCSS conference in Washington D.C. The board bladder cancer, heart disease and "I'm hooked, and I admit spent November 20-23 attending leadership seminars and workshops. impotence. it," he said. "I started because it was They also toured the capitol building and the Holocaust museum. Many "College kids don't think just something to do. I guess I ideas are being brought back to New Hampshire College and hopefully about that stuff," said Claire thought it looked kind of cool and will benefit all students. The highlight for the board was keynote speaker Weingarden, a sophomore at Syra­ sophisticated. To be honest, I can't James Carville, a Democratic strategist for the 1992 Clinton campaign. cuse University who has tried smok­ say an exact reason." On November 17, the SGA meeting had a special guest, Presi­ ing but avoided making it a habit. dent Gustafson. The president brought in the master plan of the cam­ "We don't sleep. We don't exer­ pus and explained to the student congress what will be happening over cise. We eat terrible food, and we the next couple of years. The plans included a new dorm building, drink like it's our job." academic facilities and the completion of the athletic complex. It will be All the more reason to kick "When adults are an exciting time for students at New Hampshire College. the habit or refrain from ever pick­ If students have concerns about living conditions, policies or ing it up, said Dr. Halina Brukner, asked about smok­ student activities, they are encouraged to attend meetings on Tuesdays director of the University of at 6 p.m. Chicago's primary care group. ing, they almost "Even the most intelligent, always say 'That high-achieving students really don't Smoking on believe they are going to die," she was so stupid. I said. "In a sense, they are smoking because it makes a statement that wish I had never Phi Delta rise among they are immortal. It's a rebellion and an adolescent defiance that even done it.'" Beta college they know is bad for them. ' -Students have heard the q sjj ' . V students medical data," she continued. "But By Melissa D' Agata heart disease is something so dis­ tant to them; it's something their That's the irony, Brukner Phi Delta Beta is a local so­ College Press Service grandparents get, not their friends." said. Many students smoke because th rority currently in our 13 year. As Further complicating the of the cool image they think they're sisters and students, we stress cam­ The number of cigarette problem is that many students don't projecting. Yet they don't seem to pus involvement, student leadership, smokers on college campuses is ris­ consider themselves to be smokers think about their bad breath, yel­ sisterhood, community service and ing, jumping 28 percent in four years if they take a drag only occasion­ lowed teeth, deep coughs or clothes academic excellence. and prompting researchers to warn ally, like at bars or during weekend and hair that reek of smoke. Phi Delta Beta has done that tobacco-related illnesses could parties, Brukner said. It's rational­ "I'd love to see billboards various volunteer work this semes­ continue on the upswing. izing and delusional for students to and ad campaigns that say, 'Gee, ter including the NHC Blood Drive, A recent study, conducted think of themselves and their friends your breath really stinks,' or 'Your Boys and Girls Club Halloween by researchers at Harvard Univer­ as only "social smokers," she said. clothes smell terrible,'" she said. Party, Walk for Breast Cancer, sity, compared surveys of more than "The health effects are accumulative, "Because that's what smoking does Walk for Shelter, Happy Birthday 14,000 students at 116 colleges na­ so it doesn't matter whether you to a person whether they like it or Visitors, Nuts Pond Clean-up, the tionwide in 1993 and 1997. Last smoke seven cigarettes over the not. I have seen adults who are em­ Ace Function, Fall Foliage Run year, 28.5 percent of students re­ course of a week, or seven in one barrassed to tell me that they've clean-up and the NHC Wellness ported smoking, up from 22.3 per­ day. Doctors consider the number smoked for years, and when they Fair. cent in 1993. of packs you smoked over the num­ do, they almost always say, 'That Phi Delta Beta works hard The findingsaren' t much of ber of years. It's the number of ciga­ was so stupid. I wish I had never to promote positive campus rela­ a surprise given that smoking already rettes you consume over time that done it.'" tions. We are currently selling tick­ had risen among teenagers by 32 matters. Thomas said he plans to nd ets to our 2 Annual Campus-Wide percent in the 1990's. Once those "Sure, (infrequent) smokers kick his smoking habit before he Raffle where local businesses have teens hit college, smoking rates natu­ are at a lower risk of getting ad­ graduates. donated gift certificates and cou­ rally rose in academia, too. The study dicted," she continued. "But be­ I'm young," he said. "I'm pons for free items. Companies in­ found that the vast majority of col­ cause this is an addictive substance not worried about it." clude Backroom, Forefathers, Papa lege smokers picked up the habit in and the threshold for getting ad­ Quitting is rarely easy, doc­ John's, Heatwave and H&R Block high school; only 11 percent took dicted is so low, we know their need tors say. According to the Harvard to name a few. Tickets are $ 1 each their first drag after the age of 18. to have it starts increasing. They study, half of college smokers re­ or 5 for $3. If you are interested in "It seems like everyone may feel they can handle it now, but ported that they've tried to stop in purchasing tickets,pleas e come see smokes," said Caryn Rousseau, a studies show that, in general, once the previous year, and 18 percent us in the cafeteria during free peri­ junior at the University of Missouri people start smoking, they need to had made five or more attempts to ods throughout December. who has tried smoking but said she smoke more and more." beat their addiction, the study found. Phi Delta Beta also wants doesn't like it. "It's a social thing to welcome our newest members: that some people do all the time and Diana Abbene, Kellie Patane, Sheila a lot of people just do when they Thurston and Jennifer Hardin. Con­ drink." gratulations, sisters! Healthcare professionals The Observer December 15,1998

over $7,000 in scholarship money. my mind. Hopefully, one day, ev­ Getting respect I have gained poise, confidence and eryone will come to realize that this interview skills that will one day land program offers scholarship oppor­ By Amy Slattum Vicki Camera, 21, NHC student. me my dream job. I am not the most tunities to many deserving young The purpose of the swimsuit com­ beautiful young woman, I don't have women. This program is not a Through its seventy-eight petition is not to look for the skinni­ the perfect body, but I believe in a beauty pageant; intelligence is re­ years of existence the Miss America est contestant, but to look for a cause and I am not afraid to speak quired. Scholarship Program has fought physically healthy individual. negative stereotypes. Each year at The Miss America Scholar­ the local and national level partici­ ship Program is seeking well- pants speak out to gain respect. rounded women that excel in four The Miss America Scholar­ areas of competition: swimsuit, tal­ USC's 'Super Fan' Dies ship Program is the largest scholar­ ent, eveningwear and personal in­ ship foundation for women in the terview. world. New Hampshire alone of­ The two most important at Trojan Game fers more than $50,000 to young categories of competition are the women each year. "This program is personal interview and the talent College Press Service since the start of the 1926 season. a real opportunity," said Shannon portion. The personal interview con­ He also attended each of the 28 Clark, 21, Northern Essex student sists of a thirty-second introduction When it came his time to go, Rose Bowl games in which the Tro­ and Miss New Hampshire partici­ done by the contestant herself. This Giles Pellerin couldn't have picked jans have played as well as 69 USC/ pant. is followed by twelve grueling min­ a better time or place. Notre Dame games. His brother, This program provides a utes of judges firing questions rang­ The 91-year-old who was Oliver, joined him for many of those forum for individuals to communi­ ing from politics to her personal feel­ the University of Southern games. On Saturday, Oliver Pellerin cate to the public their commitment ings on abortion. A Miss America California's most loyal fan, died dur­ marked his 600th consecutive game to a specific social issue. This issue contestant needs to have opinions ing the Trojan's 34-17 loss to appearance. or platform needs to be a topic that and be knowledgeable about all of UCLA at the Rose Bowl. He was they are sincerely devoted to, for today's current events. The talent To maintain his streak over attending is 797th consecutive USC example, breast cancer awareness, portion ranges from opera to dra­ the years, Giles Pellerin traveled literacy in America or any other is­ matic reading. game with his 87-year-old brother, more than 650,00 miles and spent Oliver, when he complained about sue that pertains to women in the Just recently Karen Kenny, more than $85,000. His biography, '90's. 21, NHC student said, "The Miss feeling ill dubbing him USC's "Super Fan," One of the biggest contro­ America organization has no posi­ Pellerin went into cardiac ar­ has been in the Trojans' press guide versies facing the Miss America tive outcome. It's all hard work and rest in the Rose Bowl's parking lot for years. Scholarship Program is the swim- if you don't win you get nothing." and was pronounced dead before Pellerin will be cremated as suit competition. "The swimsuit This is a stereotype I personally reaching local hospital. he requested and entombed next to competition adds extra pressure to hope to destroy. The retired telephone com­ his late wife, Jessie. In lieu of flow­ women to have the perfect body After competing in the Miss pany executive and resident of Pasa­ ers, Pellerin's family asked that do­ adding to the stereotypes for young New Hampshire Scholarship Pag­ dena had watched every USC game nations be made to the USC ath­ women in today's society," said eant for three years, I have earned - both home and away - in person letic department in his name.

7 uecemoer u, The Observer

Amanda Reno Sophomore Business Administration Major Chad Pimentel "To win Powerball and buy an island." Sophomore Business Administration Major "Get a 4.0."

Sheba Cote Tiffany Lyon Sophomore Sport Management Sophomore Business Administra­ Mike Warenda Major tion Major Freshman CIS Major "To better appreciate the people I "To get to bed earlier at night so I "Perhaps get a girlfriend, because Pimpin' ain't care about more." am useful the next day." easy."

Kate Giannetti Bill Libby Senior Hospitality Administration Major Senior Accounting Major "To be happy and to graduate!" "Get into shape."

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Chris LaPerle Sophomore Sport Management Major "Move to a twelve from a sixer. " Rebecca Belanger Amanda Dumont Junior Psychology Major Sophomore Hotel/Restaurant Management Major To find time for myself to do what I enjoy."

Aaron Heyer Ariane Hueber Chantel Auger Freshman Sport Management Major Sophomore Business Sophomore Communication "Drink more." Administration Major Major "To be better to myself and "To get along with my room- other people." mates.

Patrick Kirchner Ben Sutch Sophomore CIS Major Sophomore Business Jennifer Poland Administration Major Junior Basha Travel Tourism "We will try not to lose our shirts next year." "To feel good."

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A scholar's view of Movie review: Thoreau Kant's philosophies. Basically, Death lives! By Mark Williams transcendentalists believed that there is one great universal soul By Katy Faria On Friday, November 13, in place over all nature, including Black is the director-producer's, as part of the Spectrum Series human nature, which connects ev­ Meet Joe Black ran close Martin Brest's {Scent of a Tom Blanding gave a lecture at erything. Also, the idea that the to three hours, much too long for Woman), conception of Joe Black. NHC on Thoreau's spiritual life. "real" world underlies the actual such a simple story. The title char­ He is apparently unaccustomed to Blanding was a jovial man with a world and that one must explore acter, played by Brad Pitt, is re­ many human habits; for example, deep, mellow voice. He was in­ life for reality were beliefs held ally Death. He has come to Earth in one scene he is such a novice troduced by NHC professor by Thoreau. to guide a wealthy New York at living on Earth that he is fasci­ Charles Wilbert as a friend who Next Blanding described business tycoon, played by An­ nated by peanut butter. Strangely, looked like "a modern-day Ben the mystical aspect of these thony Hopkins, into the after-life. though, scenes later he is engag­ Franklin," referring to his flow­ "shrewd Yankees," in a discussion But first, Pitt wants to dwell ing in a game of corporate ing, silver hair and wire-rimmed about what they called a divine among the living and Hopkins hardball. spectacles. experience. According to the must serve as his guide. As long Meet Joe Black has some Blanding is a past presi­ dogma, the revelation is denied to as Death is enjoying himself he affecting moments, such as dent of the Thoreau Society and those who desire it and when it is will remain on Earth, and so will Hopkins' farewell scene with his editor of a book of Thoreau's felt, time becomes irrelevant and Hopkins. This is fine by Hopkins less-favored daughter, played by works that was published by a second can seem like a day. until Pitt falls for his daughter, Marcia Gay Harden, and when Princeton University. Blanding The words of Thoreau re­ Claire Forlani. As we all know, Pitt bids adieu to Forlani. showed a commanding knowl­ late to his understanding of life in being Death may cause a few Ultimately, Meet Joe edge of Transcendentalism, of which these two concepts played problems in the relationship. Black is a great film, but because which Thoreau was a well-known a large part. However, Blanding The main flaw in Meet Joe of the long running time it can be advocate. He was described by suggested that "his writing is not said that too much of a good thing Blanding as "the lion of the (Tran- simply descriptive, but an enlight­ can be overkill. scendentalist) movement." ened commentary on creation." Blanding spoke in depth After his presentation, about Transcendentalism and Blanding answered a few ques­ Mysticism. According to this tions from the audience revealing observer's understanding of his introduction to Emerson when Holiday time movies Blanding, Transcendentalism was he was in junior high school. a movement born to reform the Emerson was "the catalyst toward Unitarian Church, to which Thoreau," whom he then devoted By Melissa Cowdrey Thoreau belonged; the movement his life to studying. His fascina­ Rudolph and The Grinch Who borrowed heavily from Immanuel tion with Thoreau was, as he put The holidays are for fam­ Stole Christmas are always cute. it, that in Thoreau's life, "if he had ily, friends, gift-giving and receiv­ A more recent family hit was The his Head in me clouds, fte also had ing and watching holiday movies Santa Clause starring Tim Allen. his feet on the ground." and specials together. There are If you would like a weird twist on CD review: many great movies to choose the holiday, you could watch The from. You could watch the tradi­ Nightmare Before Christmas. A tional It's a Wonderful Life or Aheartwarmin g choice would be U2, The Best Of 1980- Christmas Story. Prancer. Prancer was about a It's a Wonderful Life is little girl who finds one of Santa's about a man who learns what the reindeer and tries to hide it from 1990 world would be like without him, her father in a barn. and how good his life really is. A If you'd like to see a College Press Service Christmas Story is about a boyChristma s movie in the theater, who wants a BB gun for Christ­ Disney's I'll Be Home for Christ­ Globetrotting, ZOOTV "hits" compilation thankfully re- mas. Every adult he knew told mas and Jack Frost are out. megastars that they are now, it is acquaints us with early classics him that he would shoot his eye Jonathan Taylor Thomas stars in refreshing to be reminded of how like "I Will Follow" and "Sunday out. I'll Be Home for Christmas. U2 began. Less the hype and the Bloody Sunday." Initial copies Holiday cartoons are al­ Michael Keaton stars in Jack electronia bandwagon jumping, are also shipping with a limited ways a good choice for families Frost. He plays a father who dies U2 were one of the most lyrically edition collection of B-sides, with little ones, or little ones at and becomes a snowman. What­ and musically potent of the which contributes to the sense that heart. Frosty the Snowman, ever kind of holiday movie you postpunk U.K. bands. The new this is a nice overview of the decide to watch, it's always fun band's most fertile period. Rat­ to watch it with loved ones. So, ing: 9 have a wonderful holiday and a happy New Year. 10 The Observer December 15,1998 Horoscopes

By Nicole Golburgh

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21) holidays get to you. Leave time to You will be lucky in love but unlucky relax with friends. Trust the advice Let's spice things up in finances. Be careful. Don't let of those who are near to you. your heart control your wallet. Cancer (June 21 - July 22) By Renee Levesque Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19) Keep your finances in focus; the This is a time for you to try new holidays will drain your accounts. Same old thing all the time it, but also the Cajun and Zydeco things. The unknown can lead to However, a new job is in the cards getting a little boring? Would you bands have ventured out and have adventurous endeavors, and maybe for you after the holidays and all fi­ like to spice things up? How about been getting a good response. a little romance. nances will be recovered. going Cajun style! My favorite part is the danc­ F m talking about Cajun and ing. Dance is central to Cajun and Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18) Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) Zydeco music. If you've ever ex­ Creole cultures. The house dances Bored with life, you will begin to A change in your attitude will be perienced a Mardi Gras in New or "fais do-dos" (the literal transla­ check out new social scenes. Break noticeable among your peers. This Orleans, you know what I'm talk­ tion is "go to sleep," but the Cajuns away from the old and get in with may cause conflict with those who ing about, and you can't say you know it as "put the kids to sleep") the new. are close to you. A resolution be didn't have fun. Believe it or not, evolved to street dances, and then needed. you don't have to travel as far as to social gatherings for all ages in Pisces (Feb. 19 - March 20) Louisiana to experience a blast from dance halls. The distinction between As the new year approaches, you Virgo (Aug.23- Sept. 22) the bayou. Zydeco and Cajun music affects the will use your vibrant energy to focus Holidays are time for families so re­ The fiddle and accordion, dance styles. The Cajun jitterbug, on work and family. Avoid compli­ solve sibling rivalries. Be careful not accompanied by a triangle or spoons with its many turns and unique bro­ cating situations. to make promises you can't keep. for keeping time, are the traditional ken leg step, is smoother and more Don't be afraid to spend, a windfall Cajun musical instruments. Coun­ precise, but Zydeco dancing is more Aries (March 21 - April 19) awaits you. try western, African American, soulful, as expressed through greater Romance is in the air for you this swing and bluegrass have influenced hip action. Small crowded dance month. Keep your eyes open for Libra (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22) Cajun musicians. Zydeco refers to halls keep Zydeco dancers in place the perfect mate. Be cautious. Mr. A brief romance will prevail during the Creole counterpart of Cajun on the floor, rather than circling the Right isn't always who he seems to the holidays. Don't let love blind music, incorporating R&B, Jazz, room like Cajun dancers. Dancing be. you. You will soon need to focus Blues and, recently, Urban Soul. in a tight space to the pulsing and your attention back to school and Much of its distinctive African-Car­ syncopated Zydeco beat promotes Taurus (April 20 - May 20) work. ibbean sound comes from a percus­ a bouncy, vertical style with few Intricate conversations lead to posi­ sion instrumentknown as a frottoir. turns. In contrast, dancing around tive developments in school and Scorpio (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21) A frottoir is a corrugated metal vest the room to melodic Cajun music work. Leave timefo r friends: Don't Your bursting energy and enthusiasm that the wearer plays with spoons, encourages smooth, horizontal let work interfere with relationships. will lead to many social encounters. bottle openers or other metal scrap­ movements with more turns. Be cautious. Don't let your social ers. Does the name Buckwheat Gemini (May 21 - June 20) life steer you away from what is most Zydeco ring a bell? Well, if you're Be careful not to let the stress of the important to you. from the Boston area it should. "Believe it or not, Buckwheat Zydeco played with the Pops Orchestra on the Fourth of July you don't have 1998. His wild and crazy sounds Swinging women made the crowd go wild. Keep in to travel as far as mind that most people haven't even heard of Zydeco before. After the By Katy Faria Louisiana to expe­concert, I have met people that are hooked. rience a blast from On Thursday, December 4, and flute to the spoons, a tin can, Cajun and Zydeco have in the Hospitality Ballroom, the maracas and even a coffee pot! the bayou." come a long way. You have to ex­ Spectrum Series First Thursday Sweet, Hot and Sassy pre­ perience them to really know what Cafe presented a group of four sented numerous tunes including I'm talking about. F ve been expe­ women who really knew how to some great holiday songs, such as riencing them for ten years now, and swing. the lively "Mr. Santa," which was a If you're not familiar with I'm not planning on stopping any­ From the second the four play on "Mr. Sandman," and the Cajun and Zydeco, you don't know time soon. Keep an eye open for a members of Sweet, Hot and Sassy slow "Mary, Did You Know?" Af­ what you're missing. TheCajunsof listing of bands. There are many picked up their instruments, the au­ ter the imterrnission,the y shifted sea­ Southwest Louisiana are the direct Cajun and Zydeco dances happen­ dience could not sit still. From swing sons and performed a song about descendants of the French ing all the time in the Providence to bluegrass to folk, Sweet, Hot and the spring. Then the band took the "Arcadians" who were driven from area. On New Year's Eve, in Con­ Sassy's music was drawn from a audience on a "Sentimental Journey" Nova Scotia 200 years ago. Their cord, N.H., "Beausoliel" will be variety of sources and influences, with a beautifully played love song. distinctive culture has developed in playing at the Capitol Center of the such as Duke Ellington and Shelby Once again, the audience the isolation of the Louisiana bay­ Arts. If you're interested, just get Lynn. was pleased with the evening and ous and prairies. While influenced on line and type in Cajun and This group showed many the Spectrum Series' choice of per­ by the non-French-speaking world Zydeco music and have a ball. And talents, with their vocal abilities by former. This show was the last First around them, these proud people remember, Laissez les Bon Temps singing a cappella and also playing a Thursday event for the fall. There have snuggled to preserve their way Rouler! (Let the good times roll). variety of instruments, which ranged will soon be a new schedule for the of life. Not only have they preserved from the acoustic guitar, bass, violin spring.

11 December 15,1998 The Observer $ $ $ NHC Contest $ $ $ Surf.the.net.now

By Ben DeGennaro

Making purchases online is an emerging feature of the Internet. Many companies are publishing pictures of their merchandise on their web pages and allowing consumers to purchase these items online. The consumer logs onto the Internet, visits the company web site, places his/her order and the items are delivered to the consumer's door.

All sorts of companies are taking advantage of this new market: computers, groceries, sports equipment, electronics, office sup­ plies, clothing and housewares are all available online. The fol­ lowing are several prominent web sites that offer a variety of products.

Hallmark (http://www.hallmark.com) is one of the best sites around. Hallmark offers the consumer the ability to shop for flow­ ers, gifts, candy and electronic greetings. One can purchase cards, ornaments and other collectibles available in the Hallmark stores. Spencer Gifts (http://www.spencergifts.com) does not allow online shopping, but allows the user to locate one of Spencer's 600 stores nation-wide. The company also publishes information about itself online to attract shoppers. Wal-Mart (http://www.wal- mart.com) is the best store around for a wide variety. This huge site is full of stuff to buy. Check out Lands End (http:// www.landsend.com) for great clothing and other gear. If you or­ der something and it breaks or if anything is ever wrong with it, Needed: A place to pray send it back. Lands End guarantees everything it sells for life. L.L. Bean (http://www.llbean.com) is another terrific shopping By Bindu Rai site. L.L. Bean, whose headquarters are in Freeport, Maine, guar­ antees the quality of all its items. L.L. Bean sells all kinds of Various Muslims at NHC in New Hampshire Hall on North outerwear and camping gear. Eddie Bauer (http:// have celebrated Ramadan for Campus, according to Professor www.eddiebauer.com) sells a lot of the same items that L.L. Bean years. Unfortunately for them, Mahboubul Hassan. A group of does. They offer outerwear, camping gear, binoculars and sun­ there has not been a stable place NHC students met with Dr. glasses. Eddie Bauer is a great store with a variety of goods. JC where they could go for their Ashraf, president of the Islamic Penney (http://www.jcpenney.com) offers everything available prayers. Originally Sheikh Society in Quincy, Mass., to set in the store, online. Everything that is available in the catalog is Ahmed Shedi, a former student at up permanent base for their also available online. Order your favorite clothes, home-goods, NHC, had provided a room for prayers. Another problem soon electronics, toys and jewelry. Muslim students where they could arose because by mid 1995, the have their daily prayers. That suf­ NHC Board of Trustees decided Barnes & Noble (http://www.bamesandnoble.com) is the largest ficed only as a temporary mosque. to sell North Campus. seller of books in the world. The web site offers books, CD's, Soon they were provided with the Now the Friday prayers software and magazines. Barnes and Noble's slogan is "If we temporary use of the AV studio on are being temporarily held in don't have it, you can't get it." However, if you can't find what Fridays for the main prayer. This Crawford Hall on North Campus. you're looking for, check out Amazon.com (http:// sometimes clashed with some Hassan said new ground has been www.amazon.com). They are a large discount dealer of books, classes, so Friday prayers were appraised, and there are plans to music and videos. The Sharper Image is a cool store, and now it then held in Stark 17 on South make a permanent base for Mus­ is available online (http ://w w w. sharpen mage .com). Gap is avail­ Campus. Later they were pro­ lim prayers. Unfortunately, the able online, BabyGap and GapKids, too. One can purchase any vided temporary usage of the land costs up to $378,000. This article of clothing and have it shipped straight to your house - dance studio on South Campus. land is very expensive for the col­ what a convenience. In 1990, NHC finally des­ lege to fund. The Muslim Student ignated a room for Muslim prayer Association hopes that the Board At Sears (http://www.sears.com) one can buy any Craftsman tool. of Trustees will construct a prayer Sears is great for a lot of stuff, and some of it is available online. room on the main campus. Reebok (http://www.reebok.com). Champion (http:// www.champion.com). Bloomingdales (http:// Classifieds www.bloomingdales.com) and Old Navy (http:// FOR SALE: 1 IBM Laptop; www.oldnavy.com) are other sites that offer shopping online. P233; 64MB RAM; 3.2GBHD; Win98; all manu­ Check out these great sources for Christmas shopping. However, als, disks, etc. included. Call be aware that ordering online generally requires a credit card. Be Ben @ 9305 or careful when giving out personal information. Make sure that the [email protected]. $2000 or site is a reputable one and that you use a web browser that en­ crypts your personal information.

As usual, I encourage you to visit my personal web page at http:/ /degennaro.freeservers.com and send me your comments. Al­ though you can't shop at my site, there is plenty of free stuff and great links to try. Happy Shopping! 12 The Observer December 15,1998 Attorney General Files Complaint Against Bar In Drinking Death

College Press Service bar or McCue's companions, but Cafe. And Mr. McCue has paid for (McCue's friends because it was Kelley decided to pursue the case his fault with his life and the perma­ they who kept feeding him drinks," Michigan's attorney general after reviewing police findings. nent loss to his family." senior Ryan Knott told the Detroit has filed charges against a bar where Kelley is accusing the bar of serving Nevertheless, some Michi­ Free Press a Michigan State University student alcohol to an intoxicated person to gan State students think the charges "Rick's can't keep track of celebrating his 21st birthday drank consume alcohol on the premises; against the bar are unfair. everyone who's buying drinks for for about 90 minutes before dying permitting a visibly intoxicated per­ "If anyone's going to be their friends." of alcohol poisoning. son to frequent or loiter on the pre­ charged, I think it should be his Attorney General Frank mises; and giving away alcohol. Kelley on Thursday charged Rick's Serving an intoxicated per­ American Cafe in connection with son carries a fine of up to $1,000, the November 5 death of Bradley while the other charges carry up to McCue, whom authorities said drank $300 fines. All four counts could Hospitality Student 24 shots of liquor purchased by his result in the suspension or revoca­ friends. A bar employee eventually tion of the bar's liquor license. asked McCue to leave because he "The bar has an obligation Association News was drunk, police said. to assess the condition of its patrons before permitting them to consume "When all is said and done, By Kirnika Embree we're gonna see there was no additional alcohol and to keep track of how much alcohol has been con­ wrongdoing on the part of my cli­ Happy holidays and happy New Year! The Hospitality Student sumed," Kelley said in a prepared ent," the bar's attorney, John Doyle, Association would like to extend their best wishes for a wonderful holi­ statement. told the Lansing State Journal. day. With the many events that are coming up, the Hospitality Student McCue's friends escorted "... Certainly Bradley Association is now wrapping up some of the programs they have been him home, put him to bed and used McCue bears some degree of fault, working on over the semester. The beer-making program is almost fin­ a red marker to write "24 Shots" on as do his friends who purchased ished, and the organization is pleased that it has gone so well. However, his face. He was found dead later drinks for him," he continued. with exams coming, all other events and activities will continue next se­ that morning with a blood-alcohol "However, McCue and his friends mester. The association is always welcoming new members, so please level of 0.44 percent, more than four were young and inexperienced, un­ feel free to join next semester. There are always activities that provoke times the legal limit in Michigan. aware of the effects of drinking this laughs and marvelous memories. Come and share the fun! Ingham County prosecutors quantity of alcohol. The same can­ declined to press charges against the not be said for Rick's American

13 December 15,1998 The Observer The new man on campus Sports editorial:

By Sammy Fans Very busy indeed, it Penmen hockey on a roll He's not a student nor a seems, yet Poitras and assistant By Scott Bilodeau professor. Tom Poitras, 30, of David Anderson still had the time Shrewsbury, Mass., is the new to drive this year's Penmen to a With winter upon us and team leaders in points at press head coach of the NHC men's 16-3-2 record, which recently in­ one's breath visible in the air, it time. soccer team. The former Univer­ cluded a disappointing 4-2 loss in can only mean one thing to 29 Then there is NHC with sity of New Haven coach has the regional finals against none men here on the NHC campus, the best defense in the ECAC-NE, some big shoes to fill as he takes other than Southern Connecticut. "Game on - aye!" Maybe it has led by Holland, Miller and an old the reins from former coach John Entering a new environ­ to do with the NBA lockout, or friend of mine, grad student Jean Rootes. ment, a new school and a new just my love for hockey, but I can­ Marc deGrandpre. Better known Rootes was NHC's head team, it's enough to make any­ not seem to enjoy watching any as "Marco," he is the team's min­ men's soccer coach for the last body nauseous. When asked if other sport here this year like I do ister of defense. Mean Jean nine years, compiling a whopping there were any major clashes he watching our men's hockey team doesn't let anyone get away with 169-30-10 record with one na­ had to endure when taking over anything on the ice without pay­ tional championship and several in September, Poitras said, "It was In case you haven't no­ ing a price. Let's just say I NCAA regional final appear­ more about different personalities ticed, the men's hockey team is wouldn't be going into the boards ances. and different styles than anything off to the greatest start in school with him. The NHC defense is Coming into the NHC else, but easy nonetheless. The history, posting a 8-0-0 record, 4- also solid throughout with diaper program, Poitras is leaving New main thing was that we got along 0-0 in the ECAC Northeast. This dandies Steve Acropolis and Haven after four years with a 38- as a group." record has them on top of the di­ Brian Favreau getting some seri­ 32-4 record and a 1996 Coach of Poitras faces an uphill vision for the first time this late ous playing time. the Year award. He is no stranger battle next year as he loses eight in the season. The "coolest game Now, the main reason the to the NCAA national scene ei­ seniors, most of whom are start­ on earth" is now the "coolest Pertmen boast their 8-0-0 record ther, as he too has won a national ers for the Penmen. "We need to game on campus." The fact is is thanks to the best goalie I have crown in 1987 as a player with establish a recruiting base, defi­ there is not a game on this earth seen all year, Nick Roussel. He NHC's rival, Southern Connecti­ nitely need to re-vamp and push that is as fast paced as hockey; and has without a doubt had some big cut State University. for more internationals to replace with our guys playing like they shoes to fill with the loss of Brian - What are the major differ­ the loss," Poitras said. are, you just can't beat the excite­ Cole, and he has done that and ences between NHC and the Uni­ On a personal note I ment. The best thing about it is more. No goalie has ever started versity of New Haven? "Well, for' would like to send a little message that the team is young, experi­ out 8-0-0 and ,get this, the kid is starters, the commitment here at out to' the Coaching staff of the enced and has the drive to win. a freshman! Good luck to the the administration standpoint is soccer team on behalf of all the They love to play both parts of league for the next 4 years. With greater, and generally the interest' guys that played for NHC this hockey - finesse and physical. a goals against average of under in "soccer here in New Hampshire year, especially the seniors. Tom, They are led by,a core of talented 2 how, could, Ffe^d,.- Coaqh/ Peter, isJ much higher," Poitras said. Dave and Jimmy, we would all sophomores including Chuck Tufts ask for more. Roussel keeps Croteau, Dan Roy, and Rich and Don't let his young age like to thank you for your hard the team alive in every game, and Rob Miller, just to name a few. fool you. Poitras holds an A work and all your efforts in doing often inspires others to play well. Let's not forget there is also the coaching license, is a coach in the the best you could in keeping us Combine that with a team aver­ leadership of junior captain Chris Olympic Development Program, happy and winning. We apolo­ age of 6+ goals per game, and it Holland, and sophomore John is a member of the U.S Soccer gize for not coming up with the isn't hard to figure out why they Dunn. Federation and the National Soc­ goods in the end, but we are sure stand undefeated. cer Coaches of America, and has we left you with a few memories First let's examine the of­ Coach Tufts is extremely a seat on the NCAA Coaches to hopefully compensate. How­ fense. Croteau can just flat out pleased but won't be satisfied un­ Committee Board. ever, if your efforts surpass those skate. His moves often leave til March, when it is time for the defensemen searching for him, playoffs. He has confidence in his the puck, and their jocks, amongst young team. "This is far and away other things. Meanwhile he is the hardest working team I have dishing incredible passes, 14 as­ ever coached. The guys don't care sists on the season, or he is light­ who is on the schedule. They ing up the lamp. Speaking of know as long as they work hard, goals, Dan should start bringing good things will happen," Tufts Solarcaine for the goalies that he said. He wasn't lying. At press burns on a regular basis. He has time the New Hampshire College already scored 12 goals this sea­ Penmen hockey team was num­ son, that is 1.5 goals per game for ber one in the nation for division you non-math majors. At this rate II hockey. A first here at NHC. they are going to need to start With a new rink, a core of charging admission to pay for all rock solid talent that is both young the red light bulbs. Then there and experienced, there is little are the Miller brothers. I have one doubt that this team will be lac­ thing to say, don't mess with ing 'em up come tournament time them; it is a very bad thing to do. in March. Could it be that this They play as physical as it gets year's March Madness will in­ and both can score at will. Rob clude both winter sports teams? Miller has shown that as a sopho­ Bet the rink on it! So seeing how more he is one of the best we have a new rink, and a great defensemen in the ECAC-NE and team, I can't see why anyone is among leaders in defensive would not attend all of the remain­ scoring. Rich is also amongst the Tom Poitras is the new head coach of NHC's men's ing 6 home games. With that said soccer team. (Photo by Tom McDermott) I ask you to break out the wool­ lies, sip on some hot cocoa and cheer for the other NHC winter 14 sports team we have. I will warn The Observer December 15,1998 to sell season tickets to fans and to very successful. Women with pep sell ticket packages to businesses. The final topic of conversa­ He interacts with many people ev­ tion was internships and how to land By Courtney McMennamin group of NHC students in a team ery day in Boston. a good one. Sullivan suggested that environment is extremely rewarding Sullivan also discussed his students should get many contacts Dedication, determination, and allows for better relations for process of selling to businesses and in the sports world. Also to get their drive, strength and talent are a few students and staff." corporations. He doesn't do busi­ resumes seen by a person in the characteristics of the 1998-99 NHC Practices run Monday and ness over the phone; he always sets front office, he suggested Fed-Ex or cheerleading squad. Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. In up a meeting with someone that may overnight delivery to that person to The team includes 14 young addition, the cheerleaders have be in charge of entertaining clients in avoid all the middlemen. "If a Fed­ women: five seniors, two sopho­ dance practice at 7:30 on Wednes- that business. In the meeting Sullivan Ex is received many people won't mores and seven freshmen. Their day morning. During this time, their talks very little. "Let the client keep touch it because it may be some­ season starts in September with an dance choreographer Heidi Sullivan talking and they may talk themselves thing important to the boss," he said. informational meeting and try-outs teaches them up-to-date dances. right into a sale," he said. He has Sullivan suggested using this method at the end of the month. The try- Sullivan is a professional dancer who kept with this philosophy since start­ when a student is very interested in outs run for a week: practice on owns a dance studio in the ing with the Celtics and has become ajob. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Manchester area. In her spare time, followed by the actual try-out on she is a cheerleading tri-captain for Thursday. Qualified judges carefully the New England Patriots. School drops 'Chiefs' critique each candidate and produce During night practices, the a raw score. The young women with team does a fifteen-minute warm- nickname nation - take another look at their the highest scores are chosen for the up routine, runs through sidelines, existing use of mascots and logos. team. critiques previously learned dances, The change is understand­ College Press Service Cheerleading is a combined puts new dances and cheers together able, Athletic Director Bud effort; everyone has to give 100 per­ and builds stunts. If the team does Sahmaunt said. cent. Ami Palluto, sophomore, said, not finishthei r agenda by 8 p.m., they Efforts are underway at "As an American Indian, I "We are a team. We all count on will stay until everything is accom­ Oklahoma City University to drop have not been offended by the use each other, as does every other plished. the athletic team names of "Chiefs" of the name Chiefs and always have and "Lady Chiefs" and to come up sport. If one person is missing, we Last year the NHC cheer­ been proud of the way OCU has with a new mascot need to be spontaneous and go with leaders placed first in the New En­ respected the name," he said. "But planB. You need to be on your toes gland Dance and Cheer Competi­ President Stephen Jennings, I am sensitive to the fact that other at all times." Dana Dubiel, fresh­ tion for their division. No competi­ backed by the university's alumni as­ American Indians, particularly the man, said, "We have a job. We help tion dates are scheduled for the sociation, said he would appoint a younger generation, prefer mat nick­ get the crowd into the game. It cheerleaders this year, but that could committee to choose a new logo and names of this sort not be used." makes the game much more excit­ change. mascot that would debut in January. The decision makes OCU Administrators, alumni, faculty, stu­ ing when the crowd is cheering the There are twelve home bas­ the second Oklahoma school to dents and athletic department staff team on." Senior Jennifer Tavares ketball games this year at NHC, and change its logo and mascot from will make up the committee, said, "We can accomplish any goal the cheerleaders will be there to root names associated with Native Jennings said. we want. We just have to focus and the team on. They will also be trav­ American culture. Earlier this year, The Methodist-affiliated put our minds to it." eling to rival St. Anselm College. Southern Nazarene University in school is responding to the United Senior tri-captains Amy The NHC tri-captains said Bethany, Okla., changed its mascot Methodist Church's recommenda­ Slattum, Tatum Turner and Courtney the 1998-99 squad is talented and to the Crimson Storm. tion that all institutions somehow McMennamin run practices. Chris has a great deal of potential. They, The university's teams had connected to the denomination - Dudley, the head coach, and along with the squad members, in­ been called the Redskins since there are more than 100 across the Heather Ziarko and Pauline St. tend to coach the crowd to get in­ 1948. Hilaire, both assistant coaches, help volved. Slattum said, "The end re­ run the practice. St. Hilaire, the As­ sult will be a more motivational bas­ sociate Director of Admission, said, ketball team with a winning record." Oregon state student "The opportunity to work with a struck by falling goalpost Celtics Sales College Press Service

A student at Oregon State termined," Oregon State Police Lt. Manager visits NHC University remained hospitalized in Gregg Hastings told the Associated serious condition Nov. 23 after she Press. "But we have a person seri­ Sullivan graduated from By Chris Cook was struck in the head by a goalpost ously injured after the actions of New Hampshire College in 1996. torn down by fans after the football some individuals." At NHC he majored in Sport Man­ Shawn Sullivan, Boston game against University of Oregon. Police had expected unruly agement. During his junior year, he Celtics Sales Manager, visited Pro­ Cara Marie Martin, 18, was fans to rush onto the field after the interned at the Fleet Center. Fol­ fessor Phelps' Sports Sales and among a throng of students who game, but withdrew after the crowd lowing graduation, he went to work Public Relations class on Wednes­ rushed the field after the Beavers overwhelmed them. for the Fleet Center. Once there, day, November 18. Sullivan came beat Oregon in double-overtime In addition to Martin's in­ he was responsible for giving tours to discuss the many aspects of his Saturday. Witnesses told police that jury, police made several arrests and of the facility. He was also involved job and what the NBA lockout has Martin was with a friend when she doled out citations for offenses rang­ in the selling of tickets to Fleet Cen­ meant to him and Celtics fans. noticed the goalpost falling. She ing from alcohol possession to crimi­ ter events. After a year of provid­ Sullivan was asked how the pushed her friend out of the way nal mischief. At least one dozen driv­ ing the Fleet Center with his services, lockout was affecting him and the before she was hit. ers were arrested for drunken driv­ Sullivan ran into the Boston Celtics organization. "Loyally" was his first Authorities said they're still ing after the game, Hastings said. head of ticket sales. He was told a word. "We are hoping that fans in trying to detennine whether charges A 21-year-old man also position was open in ticket sales and Boston stay loyal to the Celtics even should be filed in connection with the was injured after falling from a didn't hesitate at the opportunity to through the lockout. People have incident. goalpost. He was treated at a local work for the Celtics. The Celtics to understand that I am just doing ' 'Whether or not a crime has hospital and released. were impressed with his background my job. I want the lockout to end been committed has not been de­ as soon as possible. The lockout and his work ethic. Soon after, he kills ticket sales because you are try­ was hired to help the Celtics ticket ing to sell something that is not go­ sales. ing on." Sullivan's job requires him 15 December 15,1998 The Observer Hockey team still undefeated 9-0 scoring with a powerplay including an empty net Penmen lead to a goal. Roussel stopped NHC Press Release goal at 5:23 of the first pe­ goal with 39 seconds to FSC pulled their 25 shots for the Penmen en riod, and the Penmen play, to lead the New goaltender in favor of an route to his ninth win of Sophomore Dan doubled their lead just 13 Hampshire College extra attacker, but the season. Roy netted three goals and seconds later with Rich hockey team to a 6-4 vic­ Crouteau secured the win NHC is idle until assisted two others to lead Miller banged a rebound tory over Framingham for NHC with his empty January 12 when it hosts the New Hampshire Col­ past Johnson & Wales State College this past Sat­ goal with 39 seconds to Suffolk University in an lege hockey team to a 7-2 goalie. NHC increased its urday night. NHC im­ play. ECAC Northeast contest. victory over Johnson & lead to 4-0, as Roy com­ proved to 9-0-0 overall The Penmen head into the Wales University on De­ pleted his hat trick with and 5-0-0 in the ECAC place cember 9 at Tri-Town back-to-back goals at 3:33 Northeast, while the Rams heast Arena. NHC improved to and 7:23 of the second pe­ dropped to 1-9-0 overall 8-0-0 overall and 4-0-0 in riod. The Wildcats then and 1-5-0 in the league. the ECAC Northeast, scored 2 goals in the sec­ Graduate student while the Wildcats ond period, but Rob Miller Jean-Marc deGrandpre dropped to 3-7-0 overall closed out the second pe- helped the NHC cause and 2-4-0 in the league. riod scoring with a with two goals and one Sophomore Chuck powerplay goal with 33 assist, while Proulx also Croteau helped the NHC seconds left in the period. scored for the Penmen. cause with a goal and three Nick Roussel, a NHC outshot the assists, while twin broth­ freshman goalie, stopped Rams, 27-17, over the first ers Rick and Rob Miller 16 shots for the Penmen en two periods and held a 5- and Scott Proulx each tal­ route to his eighth win of 2 advantage late in the fi­ lied a goal and an assist for the season. nal stanza when the Rams Jean-Marc deGrandpre has been a key the Penmen.- Sophomore Chuck struck for two goals just 51 player in many of the recent hockey Roy opened the Croteau netted three goals, seconds apart to cut the games. (Photo by Tom McDermott) Men's basketball beats Stony

Brook 2-1 in the league. with 14:25 to play. The NHC trailed 14-9 lead was cut to 58-55 NHC Press Release midway through the first when the Seawolves had a half, but a three-pointer by 24-7 run. USB would Senior Orlando Ranson sparked the Pen­ come no closer, as NHC Ranson drilled four three- men on a 20-3 run that responded with four unan­ pointers and totaled 28 gave the hosts a 29-17 ad­ swered points and secured points to lead the New vantage. Ranson drilled the win by hitting 6-of-8 Hampshire College men's three treys during the rally, free throws over the final basketball team to a 72-67 which was capped by a 50 seconds. victory over the University lay-up by senior Tarik Sheppard finished of Stony Brook this past Sheppard with 2:24 left with 16 points and seven Saturday at the NHC before intermission. rebounds, while Williams Fieldhouse. NHC im­ NHC opened the totaled 10 points and seven proved to 5-4 overall and second half with a 14-2 boards. 3-1 in the New England run and took its largest NHC returns to ac­ Orlando Ranson races upcourt upcourt Collegiate Conference, lead of the game, 45-23, tion December 28 when it against UMass-Lowell. (Photo by Bruce while the Seawolves following a free throw by takes on Grand Canyon dropped to 2-5 overall and Taylor) freshman Nambi Williams University in opening round actibn 61 the brand Canyon Christmas Invita- lead-'into the break, Kavanaugh leads tional. c. r> i Stony Brook opened the second half all scorers in loss with a 13-4 run and later and 1-3 in the league. took its largest lead of the NHC Press Release The game was game, 52-39, following a tied, 9-9, early on when the 15-2 run. NHC rallied and This past Saturday Penwomen put together a cut the lead to four points, the University of Stony 9-0 run and took an 18-9 61-57, following a basket Brook achieved their first lead following a lay-up by by freshman Heidi Skelton win of the season over junior Jen Robinson with with 1:28 remaining, but New Hampshire College 10:10 left before intermis­ Stony Brook secured the women's basketball team. sion. NHC later took its win by hitting 6-of-10 free The end score was 67-57. largest lead of the first throws over the final NHC dropped to 0-8 over­ half, 28-18, following two minute. all and 0-4 in the New En­ free throws by sophomore Kavanaugh led all gland Collegiate Confer­ Loretta Kav-anaugh with scorers with 14 points, ence, while the Seawolves 2:27 remaining in the half. while Robinson finished Erin Case drives past a UMass-Lowell improved to 1-9 overall The hosts took a 30-22 with 12. defender. Photo by Bruce Taylor) NHC is idle until January 3 when it hosts 16 Bryant College at 2 p.m.