- , VOLUME 79, ISSUE 6 .For theStudents anti'the Community April Z, 2001
. . Janitiforial • 0- • FacLilty-SludentAlli-ance Initiated 'Indiscretion ,"' . . - , . . . By Hubert Re~es Illicits Fear in Editor-in-Chie! The first step in creating a student-faculty Student Lounge alliance that would fight for the improvement ofCUNY took place last week. Members ofthe By Kin Ping Koo Baruch chapter of the Professional Staff Senior Staff Writer Congress, the union that represents full-time and part-time staff at all CUNY colleges. took Baruch Honor students Dipty Joshi. Smita part in the Teach CUNY public hearing hoping Dash. and Marlene Thomas filed an incident 10 inform their colleagues as well as the stu- i ~ report against the custodial staff for an occur-
. 3M TICKER NEWS APRIL 2, 2001 2 "' ~ E"'~~~_~?o:.-;..:./oIW TICK~R NE\'\"'S APRIL 2, 200~: ... _ Faculty Urges Students to Rally With Them usa Report
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, rllk ..rher__ do not have time tn meer thc: " '; icnt- .rs they arc on the move to teach at anoth- The Undergraduate Student Government held it's sixth meeting of the semester or "WI' \\ art parity \\ ith full-trmers." said ( .ris: March 27. ~li~',l .u irunct professor of English."j \\ " Vice-Presidents Report: .ucn .1:- much 3.S full-timers the) w iii ha ..; ~(' Executive Vice-President Brauiio MeJin~ ~li.lY us. .reminded USG that the Teach CUNY event: Kr'':2~.l would like to have more rcpr•.:~.:.Ha . would be taking place on Wednesday. March I Ion \":"lin the PSC "I think "orne one si,,'llfd 28. Medina, once again invited members to ..>~.:ak qi lor the adjuncts:' she said. take part in the event, Alrhuugtl she is happy 1\ ith iicr rcprc-.-,,it,1 After seven months of negotiations. CUNY has stili not made afinancial offer or given Medina abo reported that CVNY ~:-d:S u: the union she still would like to see Immigration lawyer, Maria loy. has received .n orc adjuncts ill the union. Something that vv: II a substantive response to the PSC's proposals. It's time to demand progress: complaints .that students arc not earning their 'lost Iikcl . haPP1:11 11..1\\ that part-timers are \ citizenship within two years. After two years \ ;"'ractica!l) made to join the union by forcing Mike Fabricant addresses questions on tt.c progress of the new faculty contract. Fabricant legal resident students shou10 be able to t hem to pay an agency fee that can be used as informed those in attendance that talks are continuing and a rally will be held on April 23rd receive citizenship. Medina motioned to form 1")<1: rncnt for the union dues. in front of the Board of Trustees office. "(Photo/Hubert Reyes) an ad hoc committee that would help in find ,I Show the CUNY Boa·rd of Tru:stees how serious reb.uildlng the During his presentation at the public hearing, dent that there is a need to fight for the Virginia Smith, Chair of the Art Department. we are about ing students that are having this problem . improvement of ClJN'{, "The dis-investment feels that students should partake in the alliance Braulio Medina, Aditya Tiwathia. Jose Perez, has had an impact on Cl:NY:' said Lane. with the faculty. She believes that it is as much University through the PSC contract proposals. Kaleern Qureshi are the members of this "Students needs are Mike Fabricant professor of social work at their fight as it is that of the faculty. "Student's new ly formed com mittee whose task is to find Hunter College and a member of the negotiat- needs are not being served and they are entitled not being served and students that the Immigration Lawver can usc ing committee of PSC. IS at the forefront of the to get the education they thought they were as examples when she goes 10 Washington to battle. Fabricant informed those in attendance going to get." she said. v~ fight this case on the students behalf Demand progress now: movement on our proposals, a serious financial offer. they are entitled to get that progress was made with the State Although the public hearing and Teach Campus Affairs: Assembly. CUNY were efforts to unite the faculty with the the education thev Vice-President Bushra Ahmed reported the 0/ lhe PSC had asked for 450 'It:W faculty lines students. at Baruch the turnout was less than party USG held on Friday, March 23 was not (positions) and the Assembly responded \\ ith expected. Whereas Hunter College. according too successful. because there \\ as a small Bo~rd thought they were 400. Although it was not exactly what they to Fabricant. had an estimated 250 faculty and ./ Tell the to stop undermining the University and start rebtJHding it. turnout. Braulio Medina advised that USG . ,, w anted, it was a positi vc sign for Fabricant and staff at their public hearing. about 20 people should make an. event that would spark the gOIng to get. the PSC. giving them hope that the new con- attended last Wednesday's public hearing interest of man)' students. He suggested a tract could he obtained. including Baruch President Ned Regan. fricndlv and safe boxing event. "I see a 1.-I-eO Lane. public administrator. compared the "What we have in that contract represents a Even with the low turnout Jackie DiSalvo. , Students: demand progress on our contract as progress on your educeuon. vision," stated Medina. He said that CS-G --;acent,-1.gc \)1' full-time -taffav ailablc at Baruci: large step in the restoration of this universitv." professor of English and Baruch's Teach could cnarge a dollar for the event and there , .th other urban universities. As of 19'1X. '"'::: he said. CUNY coordinator. still remained optimistic. would be students combating in a friend Iy :ll·rCt."l1[ o!" the faculty at Baruch were full- According to Fabricant the new contract wi ll "This is a call to begin to talk about the issues." manner He wou Id ensure that there would he irncrs. .1 fa: cry from the Uni vcrs ity or no! be won in the negotiating room but outside she said. "'INc arc going to try to reverse: a pat- a medical technician on the premises and the ',:incillnall-:-' 1.)4 percent Among. CUN'{. Hunter of it. with the help the students "Our ace in tern where students and faculty do not work 0'- - boxers would' \... ear plenty of protective gear. .•!llege naJ the highest with percent. the hole rare the st udcnts]:. said Fabricant together." :-3 Carl Aylman advised Medina to speak to the l.ane \\ cnt on to point out that Baruch had "They need to immerse themselves in this cam- The students and the faculty will have anoth- head of the Physical Education department runk cd last \-\ hen it came to schools with :20 :-;tu paign. er opportunity to band together and show their regarding the equipment. Although Aylman .icnt« or less per class. Th~ 20 percent it had It is important to understand that with the collective strength. A rally will be held on Apr. seemed reluct2nt to agree with the idea he felt A NEW CONTRACT FOR NEW CUNY 'lc:lp of the students a lot can he achIeved ~aid 23 in front of the Board of Trustees building, It \\iil decrease once the new ·\cademic l-tlmpkx the event is plausible if the sludents sign a '.... open. whacdasses \\0111 have at least 50 stu John Todd, Chair uf the Gnglish Depanment The rally wili start at 3:30 p.m. and will take release form to -participate in the event. ,: I:nb per cbss. '" rhey ha\ e the PO\\ el tv change:' he said place on 30th street between Jst Avenue and -Appeals: This is a fight for all of us: faculty, staff and studentsl \Vith such uncierachievernents it becomes ~..... ~- .- ·~Any support they tend'is"'ery 1mportant. 'York Avenue." .~.-w:~····:1)·wa\;·rie'·:¥··[o£{aJj"·:·r~poited···l:1raf-·.Toolan-' ..... -: -- : ' ., - .. ,' ' "' _ . ------~'-...:.-~--_:.;: IntemationaJ club needed tD pay for DJ ser- :vices· frQm a party that· was held over a .year Agha Shahid Ali Brings Creative Magic to Baruch ago.'. Dwayne put forth a motion to vote on Wtiether·the club would be able to use money in' their current budget to pay for the services, USG voted in favor of the dub. The club awaits Dean Aaron·s approval. Legislative Affairs: Vice-Pr~sidel1t Edward F~l i~ reported th-jt Baruch President Ned Reagan has n(lt C N\' responded regarding the suffering Black and Hi~panic Studies l)~partm~nt. Ellis .stated he -··-····· would work "...itl1 Nicole Lo"ell and plan on reaching Reagan more sternly. Lovell is plan ning to hold an upcoming meeting to keep th~ . . process of restonng the d~partment and get . ·D···...... ': ... '- :: B R FIR M mon: students av..:are of the situation Old Business: ". Pn:sidt=nt Sara Garibaldi received an ~xten sian for retrieving the 1200 signaturt:~ for the student activities tee referendum. fht: last day for signatures ~s Friday, March 30. on , Carl Aylman r~minded cY~ryone that the USG Election Day wiiI be on r\pri124. 25, and 2b from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The proposal made by .Edy,.-ard Ellis regard ing the closing of25 street between L~xington and Park Avenues was now being lo11owed up b) Dwayne Logan. Logan felt the idea will be met with lots of opposition, Logan expressed his concerns that the businesses ncighbonng the school would be upset with the possible loss of revenues if the block doses. Edward Agha Shahid Ali at podium March 20th. Ali joins the likes of Edward Albee, Lorrie Moore Ellis T.~spqndt;d~hat the .businesses .will wel and Jane Kramer as Sidney Harman Writers-in-Residence at Baruch. (PhotolDavi come the idea when they realize there -can IX's-. Rangsiratanakul) ~ibl)'·~.a rist: in business revenue~ because the ·~w· "The idea for the residency came to me when students.·will . stay· inside' the :earnpus Continuedfrom front I heard him give a speech calling for more atniospbere:and may start to trequent tbeJri6aI" 'poets as managers,''' she said. "How remark at a school known for business," said Bernstein. sh~ps~- . .'. . /~dvisorv- Committee .(Distinguished professors .Ellis: stated' Dean AMon w()illd.. send :a. tett~ Grace Shulman, David Reynolds. John able it was to hear a distinguished CEO who "Shahid has proven to be a wonderful teacher of ctHnmeri&ti - ----_._--_._--,. TICKER' NEWS APRIL 2, 2001 5 TICKER NEWS APRIL 2, 2001 Debates A~shley Judd Encourage Greg Kinnear Deferring taxes with .--:..' ----=. - -CREF can be so . I Hugh .Iackrrrarr rewarding, you'll wonder BUilding why you didn't do it sooner. 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By Amy Lotven and a little girl hiding beneath a bush, she , transfer what's in my mind to the canvas. I "She is very famous in the self-taught. folk. Contributing Writer explains: "This is a whiskey still we called a can't say." Sandra Kraskin has some idea. vernacular scene:' said reception attendee 'steamer". It was in operation on the branch At the opening reception Anderson wore a Xenia Zed, who herself moved from Atlanta Cockfights on Christmas Eve. The law raid below our house. I'd just [taken] the men their long colorful necklace made of what looked only two months ago to work at a gallery in ing a \ .. hiskey still' Hiving bees Quilting cir breakfast when the law raided. Everybody ran like triangular-shaped turquoise colored rocks Chelsea. She was thri Iled to be abl e to attend cles. but me. and I hid in a brush pile near the con- • separated by small pink beads; the effect was Anderson's debut These are the scenes self-taught artist and densers. The explosion lifted the brush pile gorgeous. "Linda told me she made her neck Also an admirer of Anderson's attention to Georgia native. Linda Anderson \.. itnesscd about two feet off the ground and left me deaf lace." Kraskin said, "and I assumed she had detail. Zed indicates a painting entitled beaded it. But 'Lightening in Its Man)' Forms,' This one lov - she actually ingly portrays a summer evening in the made it.·· "She: Appalachians' children pia} ing outside a house is an excellent w hile in the foreground tI,l, 0 men 'talk busi On Some Health craftsperson." ness' behind a shed; lightening bugs fill the Catching up the curator night sky. The caption reads. "l 'rn sure )- ou l!e"l!!!i explained later. know about summer heat lightning and light , "she w as actu ning bugs. But do you know much about \\ hite ally trained as a lightning'> I do We can talk about this some If at the Women S Health Fair carpenter and you want to . is very good "Do you know \\ hat \'. hitc lightning I;"'" Zed ...... <•••:•. - . B~ Ling lion relating to the above mentioned issues '" .;...,:: with her w hispers. her t:) es sparkl mg 'i .... .' ;~::::. : ~ • ('ullrnhllflllg Ili·lft,,. \\ ere being dispensed to the students. hands." ··.·\ ... Moonshine .- Loretta Platero R.N.. a medical professional This explains Clearly. Zeds upprccrauon 01' .xndcrsons the great attcn \\ ork transcends .Iust the adrn 1/ ,ttlOP ,)1' ncr On x larch 22. In the 25th St building. the from the Health Care S) stem of Beth Israel (a tion to details. craftsmanship. lt is also the alliance. pc: se. uf Baruch Health ~cl\\ ork presented: "A health center near 14th st. Union Square). were that many of a fellow Georgian and a deeper understanding Wornens We llness Fair." The event \\ as held there to explain and to make known the impor A n d e r s \.) n . s of the stories .vndcrson I~ tci 11l1~ !IHI~l~::;h her rrom 1200 p.rn. and 3'00 p.m. and ItS theme tance of a regular self-breast exam for women. fans including art Bur that i~ the nature <.)1' folk or ..crnacular w a, \\ omen's health ISSU~S (March being She strongI) suggested that all women (and not Kra~kln. art. Of course. thi-, J()<.:~ £101 me.in ina t !'l cannot \\ omen s Health A\\ areness month). The infer just those aged above 40 ) ears old) do the self admire 'l he be appreciated :JI1 a national lev c! matron being imparted included G'r'N (g) ncco breast exam on themselves five days after their tin: paintings Sandra Kraskin first exhibited a i()ir.: artist ill logica l exam. such as the Pap Test), STD's periods. and that too on a monthly basis. within a paint the \trshkln CJ::llkr) about 'C\ en ) car; ~~,>, Ihe (~e\uall:: transmitted diseases. especially gem As for the Date Rape & Domestic Violence ing. the lcav (> .... 0 fort h Ave ) was there to give a speech. He has 7 years mtricatc mark these shows arc ,1i1 c xcc llcru \\ _ 4 , . • 10 TICKER EDITORIAL APRIL 2,2001 TICKER OP-EDS APRIL 2, 2001 11 (. Lost at Sea IIITII'8 IITI . Last week in the article titled "Response to America is Beautiful," Franck Mongbe stat Let the pilfering begin. Or at least let it begin at Baruch where it appears i="iiiiiOiiiiiiiiiOiiiiiiiiiOiiiiiiiiiOiiiiiiiiiiiioioii""'::'_ ed that an American culture club at Baruch would have "the inclination ofa white suprema Hubert Reyes...... •.. Editor-in-Chief cists group." When I read this statement I was outraged, If I were to make a statement that there is a lack ofunity between the students and the faculty. [email protected] along the lines of "a Black or Hispanic culture club at Baruch would have the inclination ne~ Apparently, thefuture oftheir education anda contract are not impor Graceann Hall Executive Editor* ofa hate group," I would have received a huge amount of hate mail and probably a couple [email protected] ofthreats. . tant enough to rile up any sort of interest in the doe-eyed denizens of Why is it that Black and Hispanics can make racist comments and a White man cannot? Baruch. Their collective efforts are nothing short ofdisappointing. Vanessa Witenko Executive Editor* Why is it that when we see a video ofa few white policemen beating a black man, sudden [email protected] ly every white cop is evil and a racist? Why is it that when we see the KKK marching, every Teach CUNYday was an effort to bring together the students and thefac white man is a racist? Why does this same rule not apply to the Rev. AI Sharpton when he David Martinez Managing Editor* marches with a man carrying a sign that reads "The White Man is the Devil?" uity, it was a day to show that the nvo can co-exist tofight a greater evil, the asy/umdave@hotmail. com Mr. Mongbe also stated that an American culture club would makewhite people only feel "smaller." I am going to assume.that Mr. Mongbe had good intentions when he made this' state and the city. Unfortunately they have chosen to stand inthe middle of Franck Mongbe Managing Editor* statement. He wasjust sympathizing for the American minorities that only make up about the road while the headlights bear down upon them. [email protected] "5 percent" of our school. Did 1 make a good assumption? I am sure you are all answer ing yes. Perhaps such afate would befittingfor those willing to let such an oppor Julie Adams ...... •...... News Editor" Lately I have been thinking and I realized that all ofthese government-funded organiza _--.- [email protected] tions that help minorities are really not doing them any favors. In fact, these organizations tunity go down the drain. What better wayto show Governor George Pataki, are only making minorities feel smaller. How many people agree with me now? I am sure Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and the rest ofhis lackeys at the Board ofTrustees Jasleen Rana •... & •••••••••••••• Features Editor you are all thinking that I am looking out for minorities, yeah right. [email protected] Now moving on to patriotism. In America, especially in New York, you can find people that CUNY actually meant business? ofmany different cultural backgrounds. This is wonderful; however, do you not think that Menacbem Green ..•....•.•..... Op-Eds Editor" we need somethingto unite everyone? Ofcourse we do, and this is where.patriotism comes [email protected] While 250faculty and students gathered at Hunter College and allover in. Patriotism is the one thing that we should all have in common. Ifwe all would have an- .American flag on our front lawn, we would all feel united. I am not saying that one should the CUNY board, the Flagship wasforced to return to port with only a crew Ovid Sanders ...... •.Business Editor" ticker_business4u@hoJmai/.com not have the right to have a flag of a different country, what I 'am saying is that on top of ofabout 20. your flag it would be nice to help unite our coantry, by Ra~ an AmeriCan flag.. ~ A-me~ With such support, it is no wonder why the Black and Hispanics Studies Macollvie Jeaa-Francois •.•....••Business Editor* In conclusion, as long as people want to beknowD African Native American, [email protected] or Hispanic, this country will never be united. Lees drop:all-tbesenames and·unify. Instead Department has been stuffed and basted. By the WQ)l, has anybody- heard ofthe United States ofAmerica we have to become,tbe'UBited.People-ofAmerica! Rob HidaJgo •...... •....•...•...•.Arts Editor Menachem Green from our resident sweetheart, CUNY board Chairman Herman Badillo? asy!umr0'?@h0tmail. com Apparently Mr. Badillo would like to privatize CUNY's remedial test, a Adam Ostaszewski •...... Copy Chief* • smack in theface ofall CUNYfaculty but nothingcan be done because there tic}cer@baruch:cuny.edu Rise In Love Nicole Levell...... •....Copy Editor does not seem to be any opposition to his outlandish proposals. tract MMS, Women have a tendency to trust [email protected] By Bisirat Yohannes people very easily. Trust, however, is the cue Oh but wait, these are Baruch studentsyou're talking about. Students who for men to go ahead and start taking advantage Celine Ru ben-Salama Copy Editor" "Don't fall in love, R.ise in love:' That is the of a woman. At first they give women exactly are supposedly so busy that they don't care whether or not their institution ticker@baruchcunyedu advice given to the leading character by his what they want and then once they got them grandmother in the Indian movie called "Taal" emotionally tangled, they use them in whatev is pillagedfor all that it is worth. Michael Ferrarella Copy Editor or rhythm. The problem with his character and er way they want. This may even go as far as mikeftrrarella@mindspring com Butfor once, we can also blame thefaculty as well. New contract? "Who humans in general is that they fall in love. women being domestically. abused•. To. those, They give their hearts to someone else, as they women, I say what-the hell is wrong with you? Bushra Ahmed Business Manager* cares? Lets continue working under the same expired contract!" say. and that person in some time or another Whatever your reasons are for being the way ticker@baruchcunJ'edu Does it matter that publicfunding hasfallen 30.5 percent? Does it matter breaks it. But. you see people don't really give you are, it is time to get up and read this piece their hearts away. that is just a figure ofspeech. and start your journey on empowering your Bisirat Yohannes Advertising Manager" [hey do however give something else. Beside selves. For those of you girls who think you that there are more adjuncts than full-timers across CUNY that are being tickertgbaruch cuny.edu For Heavens Sake their virginity or manhood. people in-love give are ok because your man doesn't hit you. but he abused and underpaid? Does it matter than students will be the ones pay the other person total control over their mind still does not let you outof the house without Tali Dvir Webrnaster" and all of existence. and life. That is what I call ·'MMS·' or him. think again. If a man is making decisions By Ovid Sanders ticker@bQrllCh cuny edu Now say for a moment it turned out that God ing the ultimate price for allfunding lost? Misplaced Mind Syndrome. The usual victims for you. then you need to start thinking. Ifyou ~ _ did not exist, and all the while your believed in of this deadly. but easi Iy preventable disorder are asking a man for money, you need to get a .. Since the start ofthe semester I have seen the Apparently not- Julie Mae Dojillo Production Manager Him. Would it hurt you somehow? Would you jdojillo/{f;yahoo com are usually women. The blinding powers of job. If you are thinking that you are not beau- issue of religion being brought up often in the feel stupid? So what. you'll be dead. and too Without unity, and the strength that can be achieved with each other 's help, love leave women unable to see and unable to tiful. stop thinking. Ifwhen you are out he acts Op-Eds. I am not very religious but I wish I busy rotting and having worms crawl in and out *Denotes acting control their emotions. Therefore it becomes like he doesn't know you, you need to return had been raised with more of a religious influ- of your cranium. You will not be conscious and the students andthefaculty will be left with nothing but a crumblingfacade. more difficult to help an MMS sufferer because the favor. Ifyour sentences begin with I think ence. Religion, it seems, regardless of which therefore you won't be able to feel like a fool TEAM TICKER they can't see that the)' are being controlled. he would, it is about time that you started say- one you follow, enables the believer to feel for believing in something that does not exist. The restoration ofCUNY can not begin without such an alliance. We stick Ihat could be attributed to their ignorance or ing I think I would. Then you would free your- fuller and more understanding of themselves. On the plus side, while alive you'd gain their system of priorities which perhaps places selves from MMS and join the many women Why does the Church condemn homosexuali- Production tremendously from the mindset that comes. with together and anything is possible, we walk alone and the plundering con royalty and obedience at the top of the list. who live in this century instead ofthe last. ty? Because the Church promotes families that Hubert Reyes, Adam Ostaszewski. Franck Mongbe, believing in something. making your life far 'These are great attributes. if you are aiming at The common sense answer to preventing include fathers and mothers, not fathers and tinues. Dave Martinez, Graceann Hall, Vanessa Witenko, better. being a servant. However. the servant life style something from being misplaced is to put it in fathers. The church also wants to see reproduc- Julie Ma~ Dojillo, Nicole Lovell, Jasleen Rana, Celine Now let's go back to thc? other side ofthe coin ...... IS so yesterday. The new trend of the season is one safe place that you can always locate. That tion occurring in families, which could never Ruben-Salama, Rob Hidalgo. Michael Ferrarells....lgJie and say he does exist (and let's use the religion Empowered Woman. So. girls get with the means keep your mind in the one place that it be possible in a gay household. I also imagine Christianity since it's most popular around the Adams, Ovid Sanders, Menachem Green, Bisirat main stream fashion and stop repeating the belongs girls. your head. Don't get me wrong, the church is against homosexuality because it Yohannes, Macollvie Jean-Francois, Kenyatta Pious world). If you don't believe in Him you go to ) ears past I'm not saying. be a snobbish, selfish and represents a severe lack of temperance with Hell but if you do you go to Heaven. Now, I How does one attain empowerment? A unfeeling woman. You could be loving, caring, respect to pJeasure. Staff - remember once reading that God doesn't care if woman does not have to be an executive. and generous and empowered at the same time. Religion gives you a clear and untainted per- King Ping Koo. Tribulation you believe in him out of fear or out of Jove, she does not have to own her own company to The key is that you do everything on your own spective on life, enabling you to do great things but just that you believe in Him. What I'm say be empowered. All she has to do is exert terms with the person that helps you rise or without wanting reciprocation. I know your Contributors ing is that you should at least look at this as if . absolute control over herself. She has to think grow. All I'm asking is that you rationally line of thinking: 'butGod has no logical place it were a business transaction for Heaven's 'Veronica Belitski, Yi Ling, Amy Lotven, James for herself and make decision on her own. She think ofeverything yourselves and never make in the Universe!' God cannot be determined sake! (literally, for "Heaven's Sake!"): Ifyou McCullen, Anthony Lopinto, Dariielle M. Cimino ~ has to provide for herselfand not solely depend a decision in haste. Emotions and impulses ar~ through logic because God is logic before logic believe in Him and it turns dm: He does exist, on others. She has to run on her schedule and our curses as women, but we can learn to con- existed. Open a Physics textbook and look at Photography you get a ticket to Heaven; if not, it's mighty not somebody else's. She has to be confident trol them and save ourselves a lot ofthe drama the equations inside. Do you see that... that's hot down there and if I understand correctly Hubert Reyes. Davi Rangsiratanakul or at least seem like it. Showing weakness that we don't have time for. This is the 2Ist part ofGod -the laws of Physics are God in the they don't serve long island iced tea's. ~ leaves a woman vulnerable to manipulation. century and there is no reason why women most tangible form. Let me ask you this: can But it's not only about the belief in the exis The TIcker IS published 'Weekly by The Ticker editorial staffat: She has to carry herselfwith an air ofgrace and should be suffering from MMS. you tum off the law of gravity on earth, or the tence of God. You need to live your life as if .l6O Park Ave, South sophistication at all times. She has to think of law of gravitational attraction anywhere in .the you are not the only hwnan on this planet. Room 1522 herself as the queen that she is. She has to Disclaimer: MMS only applies to women Universe? The answeris you cannot. And-don't Instead of always watching your own back, New York, NY 10010 know what her final goal is and figure out the who can be in love relationships. . Those say 'yes, in a simulator at NASA.' The simuJa- watch someone else's every D()W and then, and .best way to get there. She has to appreciate women, who are not allowed to date due to pre- tor capsule itselfis still subjected to gravity. So if they need help give it to them. Be altruistic All work except pnntmg is done by Baruch undergraduate and gradu life. especially hers. She has to give and posterous cuJtural and religious reasons until what do you call the proven theorems in (if there really is such a thing as altruism "We are going to'try to reverse a pattern where ate students All typed and Signed contributions and letters. accompa nied by a disk, are welcome, and should be mailed to the above receive enough love so that she keeps the emo- they rebel and come on board, are not liable to Physics, like gravity? Well isn't the definition -because personally, I enjoy helping othersand address (or Esmai! address) Our office IS open dunng regular school tional balance. That means that she has to be MMS. Those women whose marriage is ofGod the all knowing, all controlling thing or that's why I keep helping them: this breaks the ' students andfaculty do not work together, " hours. Any display or advertising questions should be directed to the able to rise in love instead offalling in it. arranged are not also addressed in this piece. being? Well what do you call Physics then? definition). Advertising Manager at the above address. Love is a profoundly tender, passionate afIec- Yet, once they have married there is no reason Does it not know all (you can't know more than ' Don't steal and don't lie (I know it's hard and lion or a feeling of warm personal attachment. why they should be subjugated and give in to it because you can't tum it oft), and does it not we all drop the occasional ~hite lie, but try Eduorlal.r on (his page represent the Vlewi' oj - Jackie DiSalvfJ, The Ticker editorial staff. Please direct all tnqutrtes to That was the definition I found in the Webster MMS. Until all women are free of MMS and control all? Jump off the ground and I bet ticker bax@baruch cuny.edu 0' dictionary. I think the definition should be any other disorder of body and mind, the fight you're coming down. That's God "in the Continued on Page 12 Professor ofEnglish and Teach CUNYcoordinator' you can reach ~.I" at (212) /W2-6fWO changed to; Love is what causes~fito con- continues-girls. flesh"; a set of laws that govern the universe The opinions expressed on the ()p-Ed pagesare thoseofthe individual writers, and do not necessarily represent the opinions ofThe TIcker editorial staff. The TIcker acceptsori1y typewrittenand signed opinion pieces of no more than 750 words from Baruch College students. Publication of Op-Ed articles is contingent u~n an editorial board v~te. Letters Establishedin 1932 must beno more than 350 words, typewritten andsigned•..Unsigned JetW'S will DOt be publtshed, _Howel£er~wbe]:\_appropriate~~eswill be·~~'~~_~~.. should provide dayand evening telephone numbers, All submissions are subject to editing for space and clarity. Address all opinion pieces and letters to the Op-Eds editor: ., _I__ - ... -=zw - -..... ~ _... -r--.... "f] ------_.- -"--~.-~------,-- --- 13 • TICKER OP-EDS APRIL 2, 2001 TICKER OP-EDS APRIL 2, 2001 12 Joining the Bandwagon Note to the Editor Sick People Stay Home What's to Lose? Iess of how piss-poor they are. Suck it, Ms. with the fullest of intentions that I refer to him By James McCullen Neira! By Michael Ferrarella as "Mr. Menachem." Where does he get the I do this because Iife is too empty for me. and family members sick. The cycle continues until Speaking of miserable people, David audacity to change my phrasing? My profound only halfas beautiful, ifnot less than that, with By Vanessa 'Witenko there are reports of a bad flu on the news. This Continuedfrom page 11 It seems that everyone is jumping on the Martinez writes an Op-Ed in favor of immi Reading last issue's Editor's Note, r was command of the English language and my out women in my life. And perhaps now I'm attitude of --I can handle anything; even when "false alias and grotesque writing" bandwagon grants. Apparently Mr. Martinez is offended proud to see that Op-Ed editor Menachem handfuP ofgray hairs bestow onto me the right getting to the most interesting point in this Seriously. sick people should stay home. The I'm sick", contributes to the spread ofthe virus. anyway). Finally. be ethical and do what's in the Op-Eds section ofthe Ticker, so why not that someone feels that immigrants should Green caught the true reason behind the writing to refer to anyone as I choose. He also revises commentary. I think that you do not have to be reason is that when sick people come to school Lessons on AIDS should be applied to the right. For me, l believe in the Protestant Ethic. I jump aboard. The Op-Eds section is filled show respect to America. Well, moron, of of K. Jack's "Jealous of Our Athletes" piece: my references to Nelly Neira from "Miss everything that God wants you to be for Him if or \\ ork they place innocent healthy people at common cold or flu. For exarnp Ie. if a person For what it says about the role of work ill life. with babbling by people who think they have course immigrants should respect America! "... the media does not like to see young black Nelly" to "Miss Neira." Sigh. you don't want to. Don't let the one-or two has AIDS or is HIV positive. they are told to . the human spirit, and other marvelous things. something intelligent to say, but in reality are They are living here, not the downtrodden hell millionaires and are quick to paint them as Speaking of Miss Nelly, she writes' an article risk points of "difference" keep you an unbeliever. Earlier this semester I became sick I had the take precautionary steps so that others are not This ethic spurns things like laziness. selfish talking out of their asses (ooh my first bad hole they carne from. They should have greedy and arrogant jocks." K. Jack thought entitled "Beauty and the Media" which is sur Remember that God is above all things, forgiv seasonal \ irus. w hich put me in the hospital. infected. The same reasoning should be ness, passion and lust, and unabashed con word!). The March 26 issue is a prime example American flags in every window and kiss the he or she was crafty enough to stick that sen prisingly concise and rational. I am having mg. left me without food for a week. and placed me applied to the flu. a cold. etc. sumption and spending. of this. feet of every American-born citizen they come tence in the midst ofa falsified plea to appreci heart palpitations! One more, and crucial point to make. I know I leave .-vou with this: believe in something, In bed \\ ith a fev er for eight days. I must thank Some argue that they need to be at work. oth I will start with Menachern Green, the Op in contact with! Judging by Mr. Martinez's ate athletes. It has been noticed, and now any Her statement that the media "affects. ifnot anything. if not in a religion (but that's infinite- Grace. a fellow ticker editor for this. After this erwise a project would not be finished in time. that Christianity says you should abstain from Eds editor. The Editor's Note has been consec name, and the picture that has appeared in the legitimate points that may have been made in alters our perception of beauty and what is ly more desirable) And let that person, place. incident I declared. "if you are sick do not Others have an important meeting to attend. If sex before marriage. and other religions say utively atrocious since he took over for ex-Op Asylum, he is obviously an immigrant himself the article are overshadowed by this "my race expected of the opposite sex" is something I or thing envelop your soul. Let yourself be come into the ticker, because you get others one were concerned about their work. they similar things. And personally. the ethic I fol Eds editor, Franck Mongbe, Mr. Green man and is merely using this opportunity to show is not appreciated" rant. Better luck next time, agree with wholeheartedly. "Beauty" maga low says sex is unimportant, sav e reproduction. sold. Let yourself be sold, and you will enjoy sick and 11"S not fair" would also be concerned about their fellow ages to waste a lot ofspace without saying a favoritism to his fellow Welfare money-wast K. Jack. zines such as Cosmopolitan tell women how a spiritual Heaven on earth. Ifvou are not aware ofthe ticker office let me workers. If one person is out ofwork due to the But here my beliefs reach a crossroad, and I thing. This time is no different. He reveals that ing, drunken, disease-carrying wastes of life. Unfortunately, my pride for Mr. Menachem they "should" look. Men's' magazines feature explain The editors office is a small closet flu. there are other employees who can do have to lay my ethics aside K. Jack's article "Jealous.of Our Athletes" was Don't worry, Mr. Martinez. Your "people" quickly fades as I see the usual Menachern "perfect" women and tell men how their PaI1 \\ ith 1\\ 0 computers. and no \\ indow s. r 0 get her/his tasks. I understand the Sick person may nothing more than yet another Black "we are haven't disowned you just because you attend isms corresponding to my article. Why these ner "should" look and how the men "should" to ~ Il1U~t be the only person who "can really do the Job:' oppressed" whine-fest, but Mr. Green fails to tile prestigious Baruch College. And that is the always occur in my articles, I may never know. behave. Television and movies tell one that if the office ou walk through one room. - s.. then another room. and finally through the last but I would hope there arc equally qualified capitalize on this revelation. Where are your bottom line. Yet another word change debacle has occurred, they are attractive, they will find an equally door, all \\ ithout \\ indow s. '1 here Isn't an) people that could handle the task. However. If balls. Mr. Green? Are you afraid of getting an The stupidity that is "Lessons For Life" this time in reference to now nobody would be attractive partner th-at will dress scantily and \. COli lation I1m\ cv cr Franck Mongbc...mother there are not. e-mail. tclepho ncs and fax The Ticker is always looking for promising' men ass-whooping on the train by the thug commu proves that stupid bitches should nr t be offended by being referred to as an "imbecile." partake in sexual relations at any time. All of ticker editor faded to understand that sick pee machines. arc av ailablc. I hcsc methods allow nity of Baruch College? Such dangers are part allowed to write. I am referring to both Celine I wrote, "It is inconceivable... " which Mr. these forms are the most abhorrent detritus that ple In a non- \ cnt: latcd. hot room, get other pco the sick worker ((1 do work without placing and women with the ability to express them- ofthe deal when you write Op-Eds. Ruben-Salama and Annette Gourgey. It is Menachem changes to "It was inconceiv can be found in this existence. I am nauseated . . nlc SIC\-. Ile got me sick again anJ he abo got healthy people at risk. Next is the idiocy ofMichael Ferrarella, who shocking that a teacher actually responded to a able..." Now my sentence no longer makes by all of this on a daily basis. A partner in a Julie Adams. 0;1\ c \1anlIlcL and Julie 00.11 11 0 Sick people who gl.' to SChlW! or \\ ork arc selves clearly and concisely on various issues. continually writes about the idiocy of Mr. Ticker Op-Ed, especially to the idiocy written sense. "Was" refers to the past. It IS inconceiv relati onship will like you for who you are, not ,,!(I-,. I"dn(h: cou id hard~ taiJ... Ill ... \l1IC': was inconsiderate of health) people J ask all sic], Green and Nelly Neira's writings, but sounds by Ms. Ruben-Salama. This shock wears off able, as not even a simpleton would find being because you fit some "standard ofbeauty." UP~c! ,:\)ubhlr~g l'\ people not to go to SChO,)! or \\ ork I arn 1ike a· mindless drooling imbecile in the when I realize that it merely a worthless referred to as an "imbecile" as offensive. More rational writings such as Miss Nelly's "\.) rJSr:' and he \'...;." cr: where. Are you one of them? If )"OU have anything to Nor Ihi-: I'" \\ h:- for Seniors and Graduate Students Ifyou're interested, please bring your reSlllne to 360 Par~ Avenue South, Room 1357 I . .:- Ill· .. _~ ...... fI , .... -- ... Tel: (212) 802-6730 <9'~9-''''''C ~ Ea::;.! , .' " - . - . - - . - . . -- -~ ------~------_. 14 TICKER OP-EDS APRIL 2, 2001 TICKER OP-EDS API~lL 2, .. '~'I11 .~ WARDS _AND SCHOLARSHIPr B~.\R·UCH DEPART~IENl : COLLEGE . 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Many students feel that the .mplc watch tclev ision during traditional busiu,: you calm: Good. Now listen for the voice of mentation of technology will not artcct the hours and put 1inishmg touches on a report (1:_ . Know About ·1 your favorite professor-- do you hear it'! Is the white-collar employee who ;1~S a degree ing evening hours ,...'hik- the surxr . isor IS ' voice saying your career may become obsolete "I'm not worried about the new technology home eating dinner. in the not so far future, maybe within the next entering the job market because 1: \.. ill only Whcr....: does this suuan.»: .cavc d,~. 2radu£l: . Macollvie Jean-Francois five) ears after)our graduation? You may be affect factory workers.' said .I anicc Hughes. ;1 of tomo: row r, According h' Emf' \ ·'·,~neurc: Acting Business Editor shocked, a little worried and even confused. junior majoring. in Management Management Professor R.-)hert i( ~cy. :11" No Concensus Among Analysts Over the But you soon dispel all fears by conv incing Automation docs not ani) Ji-kc l the blue-col art: \\ays tor ·~1'.ldl:nb :" prevent .hcir ~KiL BIZ BRIEFS Looking for a hefty tax return this year? For yourself that this can't happen to you. lar worker but also the white-collar, A 1998 from becoming obsolete. Foskey ,,-.ivises st'· those who have yet to file their taxes, make If you do believe your career is not going Wall Street Journal article focused 1)[1 the con dents to gam as much computer and cornmun. .nirces ; .sines: !!t'e~, YC\, Yor]: Tiru:s. Market's Next Move sure your accountant knows' about all the dif anywhere, you are mistaken. tinuous and growing use of rile Internet a~ a cation skills as possible and to take advantag !·'el"/( ".<' ferent breaks the government gives students. In a time filled with so many new and posi daily source of information, implying that the of all Baruch's resources while the) are still i B}' Jonathan Tao The Internal Revenue Service provides hun tive forms of technology, lack ofjob opportu future of print periodicals and .:uh opportunities school to strengthen their abilities. Foskc vffirmat "t: Actior. Setback Contributing Writer dreds or thousands in Earned Income Credit to nities would be the last thing on a '1 Baruch College student's mind. Deal i 'lg another setback 1() ::.nlfnatih' full-time students under 24 years ofage whose Unemployment rate in 1998 Technology has enabled the refrig .cuon. <.:. .ederal judge ruled lucsuay that the Sometimes in ..esting can be compared to families earn under $31,152 and have children (Percent) Education attained Median earnings in 1997 (dollars) ,~(. of r:1I' '-? in .:,dn,l-;si()n~ at the tiPI' ersity of boxing. As a pugilist, you step into the ring. and to those individuals with no children who erator-sized computers of the past to evolve into the palm-held com 1.3 Professional degree 72,700 -Iichrgar iaw school is unconstiruuonal. U.~. poised and confident. you expect to take sorn-. earn under $ J0,380. puters of the present Technological 1.4 Doctorate 62.400 :)istn~t ...dge Bernard Friedman, di a case hits but you also plan to land some as \vell. To qualify, the law mandates that the student 1.6 Master's degree 50,000 ...;:oselv ','I;;1tcht:l..1 b· educators across the coun Sometimes you get knocked out and take a be enrolled full-time for at least five months of innovations have changed our lives ~ the A in many ways. For instance, they 1.9 Bachelor's degree 4 (,.... I 00 ~':. acknowlccgcu there is a "long and tragic loss. while other times you land a hit and you year. students also qualifies if he or she I i earned less than $2.800 during the school, the have answered the prayers of stu 2 5 Associate degree 31 -'-'-00 r istory OJ race ut,::nminatlon in this country." cash in. Well. if that's correct. then In' cstors 1 . 11,000 person filing for he or she paid more than half dents and professors , vith on-line ~ 3 . 2 'Whate' c- soluu.v the law school ':!,'Cb to ..! these days must fed like they've received an Some co!!ege no degree 30,400 i ofthe student's total support and is claimed as teaching; even though this style of d"SUr' '" ·'-;t ~e race-neurral." the judge said I uppercut to the mouth after what has occurred 4.0 Higil-sch00i oracuate 26,000 i learning it is still in the beginning 1 ~ , /()O I ~, ~~" », ~ ~l-.. a .lcpcndent. Support means providing food, : .• ~:-;..) "f"'-~ ;''::'',' -4 •.'.~i ~V~ .~...J:'0' dl" ~)I.iorns'::.1. Ihe fi.)~.j·, must be upon ~h~; merit :'; .ndivid I in the market in past weeks. 17 ,1 ... : ;1, I \ .. i ~Iothing. shelter, education, transporta~ion and stages and has not been implement l _aJ applicants, not upon ch:.lra~:Lt,;nstics of ..... 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For IWCW, has finally bought the competition. f, Mclvlahon, it w as a long fought \ ictory in a !photos: wwf.com ,.. \\ ceklv ratings war thai nearlv sent his own r. . ~ . broadcast announcing his purchase of the r company into bankruptcy. The purchase. as he , ~ ~. \\'CW franchise. Throughout the first hour of so vehernentlv. showed on the W\\;F's flagship- the two hour programming. Vince made sure to . cable program. H/\\V is \VAR. was a morale make raunchy cameo appearances that get \ ictory as well. "I am going to love watching under the skin of the fans of WC'W'. in classic those old tapes. hearing about how the WVv'F heel (bad guy) fashion. was dead!" exclaimed McMahon on RA\V is While the night featured a handful of amaz WAR. The rivalry was undoubtabley a driving ing~ and classic matches (catalyzed. bv... two TELECHARGE: (212)947-8844 or (800)872-8997 force in McMahon's purchase. WCW stars and main representatives. Sting me-ntion code '4MBBA02S" The rivalry. at many times. was bitter. \VCV/ and Ric Flair. facing off). McMahon made sure actually tried to sabotage 'W·WF programming to have his face in there with short sketches The Theatre at St Luke's- 388 West 46th Street NYC b: an nouncing the outcome to several taped vVednesctay ai 2 & 8 pm,. Thursday & Friday at 8pm. Saturday a110 pm whenever he could. R.\W is \\'AR show during their own broad During the course of the program. the for info cstl; fTOLL FREEi 866-MAYBE BABY cust. One of the show's in question saw announcers spoke with a great deal of uncer \\ restler Mankind v... in the WWF title for the tainty and the wrestlers fought like it was their first time in hIS illustrious career., But this last match. sturn back fired miserably as the W\VF won the 'fhen the mne 0 clock -hour came, and...RA\V rati ngs war that week none the tess. WCW is \VAR kicked otT with a shocking announce enjoyed a long run of ratings wins. which ment. SEE WHAT ALL "HE NOISE IS ABOUT spanned a total of 152 consecutive weeks, and McMahon was at it again. this time ina room was lead b)' an on going story angle featuring a with two televisions on. One had \\'\VF pro renegade group of wrestlers known as the New gramming, the other. WCW. As McMahon World Order (n Wo). \VC\\". through the years commented on how odd it was to have both "Exuberant! of 1995 to 1997 into 1998. held the ratings lead shows in his room. he stated the obvious pur over the \VWF w ith staggering dominance. chase. As he observed the show on WCW, he Explosive Joyl" Each week. w henev er possible.' y..'CW pointed out Jeff Jarrett who was on screen, a announcers and wrestlers alike put down the former WWF wrestler who left under negative ...... ~ "'l"'" - _: ~! < .. (.1':~ competition. Eric Bischoff. who at the time circumstance. He then threw a major curveball "as the President of we\\.. even went as far as by firing Jeff Jarrett on the air! to sa) that the WWF "would never" beat them "Jeff Jarrett used to like to spell his name J - in the ratings war. and they were "no competi E-double F" J-A-double R, E, Double T! Now tion." This lax attitude lead ~o many homoge he can spell his name G-O-double N, Double E. t , nized and recycled programs which gave the because Jeff Jarrett. you are gone... you re WWF an opportunity to catch the channel flip fired!" pers' attention. Following the shocking announcements made March 26th was the pinnacle of the World to start the show, a final simulcast was teased Wrestling Federations resurrection. For the throughout the hour. At the end of hour I of first (and probably the last) time in history. RAW is WAR (which is coincidentaly the final Vince Mclvlahon's face was on TNT, Turner hour of WCW programming), the simulcast Network Television. He opened up the WCW began. McMahon was announced to take the ring, Once on screen, McMahon berated the "redneck" WCW fans, and spoke about how "appropriate" the demise of WCW would take place in a bar in "trailer trash" Panama City Beach, Florida, He went on to talk about how he has the WCW purchase contract in hand, but refuses to sign it unless Ted Turner "himself" comes to Wrestlemania, and signs WCW over at mid ring. McMahon's on screen ranting was inter r:upted by the theme music ofShane McMahon, his son,-who was present at the Panama City .. '~ venue. Shane says that his father's "ego has .~ gotten the best" ofhim._ He went on to say that Vince would not purchase WCW, because he had beaten him to-it! "The contract already has I[ , a McMahon on it, and .that is: .Shane I JJAS HOT AS EVERI . McMahon" After ·McM~n's shocked STOMR has a beat that just won't quit." expression was.met with. cheers, Shane stilted :, tbat WCW ~iU nJd~ !tis·~.agaiJl"j':lSflike he -Sen FrOi'ClSCO Chrorlc1e would Idck his father's "ass" at WrestJemailia. . ~·rJle first~of.~ new WWFIWCWrela EXCLtJSIV£LY AT THE AMC ENPIRE 25 tionship began with promising steps forward, ORPHEUM THEATRE SECOND AVE AT EIGHTH STREET W. 112*10 srllfE.&T. arH AVOtuC • tI,wo YOftK en... (Z12j 391.;'.39 Storylines were constructed, issues were Box Office (21 Z) 477-24n licketMoster (212) 307·4100 www.stomponline.com.. DIGITAL CINEMA WORLD PREMIERE 3.30.01 raised, and boundaries were- set. The ratings WWW.A.ClIt ..aOOI.co... I~ .. reflected a..buge audience base. (1.0 combined) _------Shane McMahon '1akes control" of wew for the event, and fans enjoyed the finale ofthis , -) (phot~Ct?"') historic televised wrestling rivalry. 3l April 2, 2001 , VOLLEYBALL REGULAR SEASON ENDS- B:y Kenyatta Pious CUNY playoffs begin on Monday April 2nd. Sports Consultant The Statesmen will play NYC Tech in the first The men's volleyball team has a .500 record round. The team should have no problems at 12-12 At press time. the Statesmen have because even though they lost to them. the only one game left before the CUNYs. The Statesmen were missing one of their key play Statesmen went 3·1 in the past week. The team ers in Ioannis "Yanni" Michaelides. defeated York J-O (30-19. 30-19. 30-28), - Michaelides had an exam during the last game. Brooklyn 3-1 (18-30. 30-26. 30-28. 30-24). According to coach Richard MeL "Every game John Jay 3-0 (30-20. 30-20. 30-12) and lost to is important from now on. I believe that we NYC Tech 0-3 (23-30. 20-30. 28-30) w ill do fairly well and if we are on top of our rhe Statesmen hav c been paced b~ the excep game. we can win it all!" tional play of Pei "Page" Chi Tsai w ho has The CUNY playoff games wi1l be played at been absolutely unstoppable. Fhc team is in Hunter College. Should Baruch advance. it would play on Wednesday the 4th at 4 pm. Tickets are free! * Good luck Baruch!! ". _We know that anything can happen in the playoffs - the team that has the best energy usually wins and lre hope to be that learn!" go-od shape to male some norse In the CUNYs. With their fifth place seeding. the team still docs not know who the) will play, but the) know that the) are ready' Earlier In the season, co-captain ChrIS Waldmann said. "We have suffered because of mj urres .ifwe just hold the fort down and stay health) until the pia) offs. I think. that we shall be tine! \Ve know that an) thing can happen in the pia) offs - the team that has the best energy us~all) v. ins and we hope to be that ream!" That said. Baruc h has Just as good a chance as any other team so long as It stays focused. One ofthe Statesmen's problems is that It jumps out to early leads and then relinquishes them This Pei ~Page" Chi Tsai poses before a game. cannot happen III the Cl '1\Ys' Page is one of the Statesmen's most talent C orne support your fe llow Baruchians - the AFTER A RAIN POSTPONEMENT, ed weapons. (PHOTO! Kenyatta Pious) WOMEN'S SOFTBALL BEGINS THE WEEK IN REVIEW By Kenyatta Pious started and the team has not yet discovered its • Sports Consultant identity. but the Stateswornen must stri ve to put forth a strong effort In ev cry game. There By Kenyatta Pious (W)~ The w omen's softball season has officially 7-5 lost to Molloy 6-3 and is no reason to rout a team in one game and Sports Consultant begun and the team has started off with a 1-3 ended the week with another loss then let that same team defeat you This year's record. The Statesw omen are 10 second place The defending champion men's team has more talent than last year's so my to Ramapo 7-5. The team is now behind John Jay College. tennis team opened its season in standards of w hat kind of pia) I expect have The Stateswomens first game saw them 5-5. been raised! very impressive fashion. defeating defeat NYC Tech 16-1 behind a stellar pitching The promise for a strong season is there. performance by Lizette Payarnps. Payamps NYCT 9-0 and John Jay 9-0. The assuming there are no injuries and the players THE MEN'S SOCCER TEAM IS pitched the Stateswomerr's first ever no hitter! team is in first place and most peo continue to improve. Coach Penney Weiner is LOOKING FOR ANY INTERESTED Kudos! excited about this season saying the season pIe believe that the team will repeat PLAYERS TO TRY-OUT!* The Stateswomen went on to lose the second should showcase some real good team ball as as champion. part of the doubleheader 32-19. Baruch would well as some strong individual achievements. go on to lose its next doubleheader against first Intramural basketball is in full The next games are: a doubleheader against place John Jay, 30-4 and 9-4. CSI on Wednesday the 4th at 4:30 p.m., away swing. Catch all the posturing and As can be seen by the lopsided scores, the against St. Joseph's on Saturday the 7th at 12 trash talking as teams vie for the Stateswornen are not yet consistent. This has pm, and a home game doubleheader on Sunday been an issue in recent campaigns for this championship! Games are played the 8th against NYU at t2pm.* Come OIIt and team. Yes. it is true that the season has just in the 23rd street gym during club support your Stateswomen! hours! ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WRITING FOR SPORTS! WE ARE LOOKING FOR PERSONS WHO GET HYPED UP WATCHING SPORTS, OR WISH TO JUST TELL THE WORLD THAT THE KNICKS SUCK! DO YOU HAVE THAT ZEAL,? [email protected]