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Wo 71, N'q,~ber4 '4, Inform.ation Now October 15, 1997 ~~er",,, andaWorld-eJassUniversity Citizenship ~~.G:q~teiTt~Ouilines·his Plans for CUNY Drive ~'Islam'" .. .; ;" < The toughest, "Path One," as he lege courses of any kind," he said In.itiated B~rue~ .90!lege Presi~e,~~

·t .• 1 ~ ..._ .... --...... ' ;.: . . , "The" uTtimati-goaT;-'to·Duila- -it stronger·voting force within C~ thereby increasing the political leverage SOlely Deeded Baruch community one ofthe safest, based on statistics in a system constantly hit with cutbacks and tuition increases.At By Chan-joo Moon with the 13th Precinct show that cording to Donald J. Barto, Assis­ last semester's drive,more than The murder of Dong K Lee on so far this year, Baruch students tant Director ofSecurity. In 1995, one hundred student applications September 27, in an underground have not been the victims of any the only serious reported crimes were processed with the help of parking lot at 26th Street and 2nd violent crime at the college or injts have been three burglaries. volunteers from Golden Key So­ Avenue, has shocked the residents environs. There have been 35 lar­ In general, students who were ciety and the Day Session Stu­ ofthis otherwise low-crime area of cenies this year, mostly involving asked to comment on campus se­ dent Government. the neighborhood around Baruch the theft of unattended property, curity said that they felt totally The ISO.requests that each in­ College. and six minor offenses. safe. Theonlyareas ofconcern, for terested applicant pick up a in­ Despite the occurrence of this Comparisons with the crime sta­ some female students, were the formation packet in person prior highly publicized crime, Baruch tistics for the last two years show stairways and ladies rooms. to November 5. Their office is lo­ Security and the 13thPrecinct, cit­ that the number ofcrimes inflicted "I take the stairs a lot. I don't cated at 360 Park Avenue South, ingcrime statistics, stated that stu­ upon .Baruch students have know ifI could gethelpifsomebody room 1711. dents and residents need not be dropped steeply, paralleling the attacked me," said Odette Dasent, All students wishina informa­ alarmed and community members dramaticdropsincrimewhich have a junior. tion and applications for citizen­ expressed little fear orworry about occurred in the rest ofthe'ei~ The last violent crime at Baruch ship are urged to attend. Volun­ their personal safety. In 1996, there have been only Collegewas a rape which occurred teers and ISO .taff will be "It's an isolated incident specifi­ three reported instances of crime about 15 yearsago in'aladies l'QOD1, present toanawer questions, as­

cally related to the viets.. They which are more- sBlious.... than.,. w-... .. aecordiD8 to McLaugbJin. It was sess student eligibility and help specifically target4d this person," cen~ There was a sexaal cdfebse .this incident whiell led security .with the applicaticmpra•••, ac­ said Henry J. McLaughlin, Direc­ inwhich a manmadean unwanted 'guards to cheek" IDs at the cording to Anna Moroata, a stu­ tor'ofSecurity for Baruch College. advanee to another man, a single entryWays, besaid, dent aide at ISO. Indeed. 'stati8ti~ eompil~ .~ burgl~and an arson, which may Baruch Security in cooperation have resulted frOm negligenCe, ac- ~onJKlBe3 OOtIIiIIWd on JlG6e 3

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2 TICKER NEWS OCTOBER 15,1997 TICKER NEWS OCTOBER 15,1997 3 Goldstein continued from front page Ouch...that hurtsl certain fields, like Baruch for business programs and City College for Science programs. "Individual colleges will assume ownership of these programs," he said. Other colleges who of­ fer similar programs will be encouraged to do so in a limited manner. "It is time to view the univer­ sity not as individual players but as an integrated team, a winning team with world class programs," said Goldstein. He expressed the prevailing frustration regarding CUNY saying, "This lack of national stature is even more distressing in the light of the fact that we have considerable talent within the ranks of our faculty."

"He has pub­ licly said that A student gets a MMR (Mumps, measles, rubella) vaccination on October 7th. Students he was not in­ were provided'with free vaccinations through the Office of Student Life. There will be terested in be­ another vaccination day on.November 11th, 12-8pm, 360 PAS Room 1542 coming the interim chan­ Safety cellor" continued from front page

'We don't let messengers into the TUTORING EMPLOYME.NT OPPORTUNITIES Since the departure of the building. We don't let delivery previous chancellor, W. Ann people into the building," he said, Reynolds, the Board ofTrustees mentioning the danger of opening of CUNY has been:-in. search for up Baruch to what he called, "the an interim chancellor, and outside." hopes to name--a chancellor by­ Some-ofthe safety measuresthat next fall. Mr. Goldstein's name Baruch Securitytakes, accordingto has been frequently mentioned McLaughlin, are regular vertical for the top position in CUNY patrols in the stairways and semi­ based on his exceptional track nars on sexual abuse, self-defense, record at Baruch College. street awareness and con games. Contents: College Offices Reorganized ,-. "He has publicly said that he Also, McLaughlin is overseeingthe was not interested in becoming design of the security system for By Tamim Islam Director of Personnel will report relocated to room 610 of the Ad­ the interim chancellor," said the new Baruch building which is News:.....front In an effort to "streamline work to Vice President Murtha, while ministrative Center at 22nd Jane R. Crotty, Director of Com­ being built on 25th street. The flow at the college and to deploy Dean John Dugan continues to Street, and close to the office of munity Relations and Economic bathrooms are to be equipped with resources more effectively," the serve as Counsel to the President Community and Economic Devel­ Development. panicbuttons, which alert security, Lettersl Op- administration has realigned ad­ and will report to President Mat­ opment on October 6. "To the best of my knowledge like the ones in the Newman li­ ministrative reporting structure thew Goldstein. Dugan will also "Given the matters we handle he has not been approached to brary. ~cls: {) of some offices, states a memo act as the Labor Designee and in my office, its logical to work in be the chancellor," said Zane On the streets, sidewalks and from James P. Murtha, Vice­ will handle legal issues regard­ tandem with the office of Commu­ Berzins, Manager of News and parks under the open sky, a.k.a. president for Administration. ing employment. nity and Economic Development," Public Information. "But he has 'the Outside', crime has fallen in The International Student Ser­ News and Public Information said Berzins. "1 had a say in my categorically declined to be the double digits, according to Detec­ Business:....17 vice Center (ISO) has been incor­ office has been incorporated into relocation," she said. interim chancellor," she said. tive Owen Hughes, the Community STATISTICS, ENGLISH & OPR porated into the Office of U rider­ the Office of the Vice President The office of Institutional Re­ The timing of his speech has Affairs Officerofthe 13thPrecinct. ALL LEVELS graduate Admissions and Finan­ search, which previously was un­ fueled speculations for his in­ The 13th precinct spans from 14th Fea- cial Aid Services. Hence forward der the Provost's office, has also terest in 'the chancellorship of to 30th street, from the East River MUST BE AVAILABLE the office will be under the um­ been brought under the umbrella CUNY. "I have never seen him to 7th Avenue. EVENINGS AND/OR SATURDAYS tures: 11 brella of the Office of Vice Presi­ "These changes of VP Murtha's office. Dr. Susan give such a detailed policy According to police statistics, dent for Administration instead do not represent Morgulas, Director of Institu­ speech on CUNY before," said from 1996 to 1997, rapes have de­ of the Office of Vice President of tional Research has relocated her Berzins. clined 11 per cent to 16 in Arts: 19 Student Affairs. Stephen any grand office to room 607 of the 22nd The Manhattan Institute lun­ STOP BY THE OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE. ROOM 1512 FOR APPLICATION Goldberg, the director ofISO will scheme." Street building. cheon was attended by approxi­ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT KAREN AT 212-802-6772 now report to VP Murtha, instead Despite physical relocation of r mately 60 dignitaries. Herman SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE OF THE PROVOST & THE OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE Sports: 27 of Samuel Johnson, VP for Stu­ many offices, all the previous Badillo from the CUNY Board dent Affairs. telephone extensions will remain of Trustees were in attendance Although the ISO was organi­ for Administration. Zane the same as before. along with the Consul General zationally integrated into the Ad­ Berzins, Manager of News and To defuse any speculation ofad­ of Canada and the President of missions and Financial Aid of­ Public Information will now work ministrative power-play, these Hunter College among others. fices, it was physically relocated closely with Jane Crotty and the changes in the administrative ~"" t~ Next Issue: away from the close proximity to office of Community and Eco­ •., . or structure was downplayed by \\Trite for Ticher Neu:« October 29 those offices at the 25th Street nomic Development. Berzins Berzins as routine. "These things Sp~g'97 , building to the new location at used to report to Erica Frederick, happen frequently in other col­ D roJ) by t 11 e ()ttlce (,.J (j() I~A ..5 1::'/n . 1 ~-; ~ 1 i Ad Deadline: room 1711 in 360 Pari' Avenue Vice President for College Ad­ leges," she said. "These changes Facility c..u so: - asoo South building. vancement. do not represent any grand Evaluation October 22 The former Personnel Office Although she has been report­ scheme," said Berzins. or E -ma i I: . ' would now have a complex report­ ing to VP Murtha for a few In a Ticher Neus«. b aru ch.cun v.edu - ~ ing structure. Ronny Widener, months, her office was physically Future Issue 4 TICKER NEWS OCTOBER 15, 1997 TICKER NEWS OCTOBER 15,1997 5

Learn Self-Defense: The Beta Alpha Psi will be having JP FREE TUTORING for ac­ The Women's Forum Educa­ Workhop will be Friday, Oct. Morgan & Paine Webber on counting, all Math & English, tional Awards of$2000 are being offered to women over 17th, 1-5pm, room 1422, 360 Oct. 23, from 12:30-2pm, at Economics, Finance, & Law: PAS. $3 deposit to reserve 4North on 23rd St. 35, NYC residents and at­ appointments is a must! tended a college for 1 yr. your place. Pay at Student life Artcarved Ring Sales will Call Mark Spergel at 802-6772 Deadline is December 1st. For rm 1512,360 PAS and get a take place at the lobby of 25th from 4-8:30pm. Or drop by in more info. call Ronald Aaron full refund on the date ofthe St. Bldg from 11:30am-7:45pm person atthe Office ofStudent @802-6820 or in room 1702, event, on Oct. 28, 29 & 30th. Life at 360 PAS, rID 1512. 360 PAS ESSA is offering FRE,E LE­ The EveningAccounting Soc. will Comic Strip Live: tickets are The US Marines will be re­ GAL SERVICES to all Baruch be having Deloitte & Touche on cruiting on Oct. 30th from $7.00 and admits two people. Oct. 17, from 6-9pm, at 360PAS, students dealing with Housing, 10am-3pm at 360 PAS, 14th fl. Purchase tickets at the Stu­ nn 1543. dent Center 360 PAS, rm 1512 Family, Consumer and Real Es­ tate law, Im.migration, Di­ Want to avoid the flu this FREE Measles, Mumps & Monday-Friday from 9am-9pm vorces, Landlord and Tenant year? We can help! Come and Rubella Immunization on Cash Only. Available all . issues. For an appointment call getyour~~.u~~~~~ Nov. 11 from 12-8pm at 360 semester. 802-6794 On Wednesday, Oct. 22, room PAS, room 1542 People with experience in high-tech, The English Writing Center will provide FREE TUTORIAL help in 1543 at 360 PAS from flam­ Discount Movie Tickets can 6:30pm. Eng 2100,2150, 2800, 2850 and other courses for which these are be purchased at the Student prerequistes. For appt. call 387-1410 or go to the 18th St. bldg, rm 1804 Center 360 PAS, rm 1512. Interested in Graduate Career Develpment will be offering Career Workshops People with majors in high-tech, Tickets are $5 and valid for School? Find out about All workshops are held at 151 E. 25th St. one year. 802-6770 Available Project AscendIMcNair.Learn Topic-ChoosingA Major: Oct. 28, 1-3pm, room 724 all semester. about Fellowships, Workshops Topic-Effective Job Search: Oct. 29, 1-3pm, room 724 People with major interests in high-tech, for Graduate School, financing Ifyou would'like to announce an, Topic-Winning Resumes: Nov. 4, 1-3pm, room 724 your graduate education. On event - AT NO'CHARJJE -please Interviewing I: Nov. 5, 1-3pm, room 724 type and'leave,in theTiclter", People with minor interests in high-tech, Oct. 22 from 1-3pm in Skylight Interviewing II: Oct. 21, 5-7pm, room 251 mailboxin room>1512'9r·rm 1521 room(306), 17 Lex. Ave. Interviewine: III: Oct. 22. 5-7om. room 251 , .' '.'" People who know a thing or two about high-tech, Want to reach us by email? People who spell high-tech "hi-tech," Ticker Managing Editor: Ticker Editor in Chief: Ticker Ad Manager: People who've driven byCal Tech [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] People who think Cal Tech football rules! Ticker News Editor: Ticker Features: [email protected] [email protected] Ticker Op-Ed Manager: Ticker Sports Editor: [email protected] [email protected]

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EDITORIALS TICKER OP-EDS OcrOBER 15, 1997 7· Established in 1932 Joseph M. Maldarell· Editor-in-chief Ira Hersch that I have spoken to, I have had Managing editor no problems with professors about ••M> IN l).YN; OfF M ~T of her accompanying me to classes. M NlMY, YOU TWo ON PICJ( \P MingWong T1-I' QJCK oN 'loRMN; 1\.1; While she is with me she is work­ ro~ »I) MN

September 30, 1997 understands how one feels about <, ::~. "',r._. ., " their home. However, we believe ".:."':. Joseph M. Maldarelli Mr. Davis has another motive. He Editor In Chief-The TIcker is currently seeking money in two -r-::,.•.t>'::..-;-: • :::.:: . s: 360 ParkAvenue South Room 1521 courts, i.e. the condemnation part ',:;i~t New York, NY 10010 ofthe Supreme Court and the Fed­ eral District Court. He is seeking Dear Editor: several hundred thousand dollars I read with interest Ming "W>ng's from the Dormitory Authority of coverage of'Gramercy Hotel Long the State of NewYork. Gone, butJim Davis Crusades On", I believe it is important for in the September 17 edition ofThe Baruch studentsto get the whole Ticker. As Director of Community picture. The new academic facility Relations and Economic Develop­ will enhance your college experi­ ment for Baruch College, I believe ence, providing opportunities and there is another side to this story jobs for your futures. that needs to be told. Sincerely Mr. Davis was an occupant ofthe Jane R. Crotty Gramercy SRO that was one ofthe Director, Community & Economic ten parcels ofproperty demolished Development :- - '. -::'.... , to make way for the new academic facility under construction for Baruch College by the Dormitory Authority For ten years this plan was un­ der discussion and the Dormitory Rebuttals from the Un-Washed Masses Authority; under Chairman John Egan, promised to relocate the ten­ October 3, 1997 October 9,1997 sentative ofthe body? These men­ ants that were left on site. InAu­ Dear Mr. Green, tioned segments of the campus gust of1995, the DormitoryAuthor­ I always read the 'TIcker because I Dear Ms. Rivela have more ofan affect on the aver­ ity took possession ofthis property like to know what is going on I am very happy when someone age student than THE TICKER for CUNY and Baruch College. around school and to see what in­ takes questions.that bring our so­ Thank you for your constructive There were 21 tenants left that terests my fellow students. In the ciety into question seriously I ap­ criticism. At The TICKER,. we try needed to be relocated. October 1 issue ofthe TICKER, on preciate the principled manner in not to be dogmatic with our views. There was no harassment as in­ page 14, you gathered responses to which you presented your criti­ When constructivecriticism comes, dicated. The relocation was carried the question "Can inter-racial/in­ cisms. I did not realize that most we full look at them to see the out in a very sensitive and humane ter-cultural relationships truly ex­ manner. RMARelocation and Man­ ist in this society?". This is a very t»Ne;.•••l KNoW \-U; wu. agement Company and a social oN TV, QUT , ON'" good question and I found the re­ ~~ \M..Ue!-' worker were hired and worked on sponses interesting. ~oW••• • "0" " __• __,_. ~•• _:_" ._. -.__ "",,,,,~--,~••.•_._,,,_"---- site to help relocate the individu­ However, with a student bodyas als who remained in the hotel. diverse as Baruch's, I am curious Mr. Davis was initially very un­ to know why the opinions of stu­ Life's easier with IO¢ a minute, AT&T Call Organizer~ cooperative and refused help. Fi­ dents ofmany other races/cultures, ~ nally, in July of 1996, after losing such as Hispanics,Asians, Europe­ and Student Advantagef). It's all FREE just for being with AT&T. a lawsuit in Supreme Court, he ans, etc., were not included. Did agreed to let us help him relocate. you realize that you did this? A • 10¢ A MINUTE-AT&T Simple Rates~-on long distance calls from home to anywhere in the Having no employment or income, sample more representative of the U.S. from 7pm-7am weekdays and all weekend long; 25¢ a minute all other times. Mr. Davis refused the jobs offered student body would be more inter­ him by the Dormitory Authority esting. • FREE AT&T CALL ORGANIZER: no more hassles-use your personalized code before you and Baruch College. RMA was able I learn a lot by having friends dial, and we'll tally your phone bill by roommate (up to 12 people per bill). to get Mr. Davis a comparably sized from different cultures. I believe M ~Lf U~ of I~T~T f~~... • FREE STUDENT ADVANTAGE: get special offers and up to 50% off every day at thousands room in the TImes Square Hotel. interracial relationships can work, 10·4 of your favorite neighborhood places and national sponsors-like Kinkos,' Tower Records' (1)1881 Wiley Mlllerl dlat. by hffp://'tIVW'N.vvtleytooWlS.cotM Refusing to leave unless the Sher­ like any other relationships: if the Washh.,.o" '011 WrlUrs 'roup £ -""all: vvtley~leytool1s.cOtM and Amtrak:' iff came, he left in November 1996 persons involved really want it, if of t e peop epic e or t e " ay va i it)'. But in t e uture, people ~:~~ ~f~~~t;~:Pe~'~~':);'~~:I.~~I;e~Oo~ ~~~s '~~cJy~~,i~l~~;~b~;~~",~~.~L~~,~C/!:~'.~,'~.;~~:~!~'-~ :~,~~,~,:":.~\ ~;:l~'." ;,'.~,l:,' ":'i;::::~'.:'~" ::-'" ',' ~',: ,.;"~ 'o';.~; ~'.;.'~', (J(:~~"~:~,'.:.:' ~',':'. ':"'-".~. '.II :,'.,: and his belongings were moved to they see their differences as good ,Oc;' ,,·e,:. iUU:' be PlH otled Jr, the !II &TOne Rate Plan the Times Square Hotel where his things, and if they do not let the What?" section ofFEATURES were will unfortunately be left out again. rent is the same as at the opinions ofothers invade their hap­ Black. The people in the Oct. 1 is­ Because of the inconvenience of Gramercy. piness. This is often difficult to do sue were picked randomly without space, we could only highlight five Get it all FREE with one easy call. The property was taken under a because our society unfortunately; any preconceived plan of cultural to six Baruch students per issue. State law of"eminent domain". No is still split on any issues involv­ or racial bias. The students picked This limitation will always allow us remuneration is required but the mg race. were Black, but they were from dif­ to leave an ethnic/cultural/racial Call I -8 0 0 - 8 7 8 .; 3 8 7·2 Dormitory Authority offered each Sincerely; ferent cultural backgrounds. They group out. At least for that issue. I tenant $17,500 to relocate which were from Jamaica, Barbados, agree with you that "our society or visit·www.at:t.com/college/np.html most have accepted. Erin Rivela WestAfrica, AfricanAmerican and unfortunately is still split on any The College has compassion and Graduating Senior etc. It wasculturallydiverse. Itwas issue involving race." The preju­ not racially diverse. This error I dices and material conditions are

NEWS I:TEM: will be cognizant of in the future. unfortunately inherited in this rac­ While excavating for a new water treatment In your letter you stated how ist, sexist capitalist society Your facility along the Iowa River just north of Baruch is culturally diverse. The initiative is necessary in breaking Iowa City. workers unearthed evidence of It's all with n your reach. -• the first white settlement of the region. student body is 60% women. People down these barriers ofdivision and of color (so called "minorities") exploitation. Please feel free to make up more than 70%.Adminis­ write us again when we make any tration and faculty do not reflect errors concerning this topic. this.. With this argument, the SAY WHAT section should not be criti­ Sincerely cized only. Perhaps the whole pa­ Orlando Green per should be reviewed. It is impor­ tant to struggle against the differ­ ent segments of the school which are not representative ofthe body Perhaps this contradiction should be heightened by looking at the col­ lege administration. How about

10-11 student government? Are these a>t9.7 Wiley Mlller/ dl.t. by h1.tp://www.wtJeytoo co ... W••hh.,toll 'Olt Write,. 'roup £-....11: wflcy~ CO'" bodies racially or culturally repre- 10 TICKER OP-EDS OcrOBER 15, 1997 _~~~~~~~~lIIIIIIlIIIIllIlIlIIlIIIIlIIlllIIIIIIlI""'lIIlIIIlIIlIl""""""'!IlIlIIIII !'!!!l!!!I!!!!!I!! TICKER FEATURES OCTOBER 15,1997 11

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The Heather Toussaint Award EXTRA INCOME-FOR '97 Earn $500 - $1000 weekly stuffing envelopes. For Self-Detennination Begins In The Mind details - RUSH $1.00 with SASE to: Internship on Campus One entrepreneurial person on your campus to sell GROUP FIVE By Carolyn Brad feeding programs. volving institutions oflearning? 6547 N Academy Blvd. Dept N computer anti-theft devices. $200-500/week. Benson The award itself also sends a How is this related to CUNY?" Colorado Springs, Co. 80918 1-800-724-4339 www.pc-security.com/campusrep The name Heather Toussaint, political message. The award Other topics include ethnic has secured a permanent place "The topics are was originally called the "Fred studies, capitalism vs. socialism in the annals ofBaruch College Hampton Peoples Struggle and crime in the United States. student leaders because she geared towards Award" before it was changed in All questions have a class and was one of it's most dynamic questioning why Heather's honor. Fred Hamp- race basis. leaders. A young, outspoken these material con­ ton was the chairman of the In closing, Sergy felt, "Now critic of the treatment of Chicago Black Panther Party that she has passed on, I feel Blacks, People of Color, and the ditions exist." and was murdered by the Chi- the scholarship will carry her poor, the former president elect cago law enforcement agency in legacy on." People interested in of the Baruch African Student his sleep in 1969. He was only participating in this year's con­ Senate (BASS) was afflicted 21 years old. Orlando Green, test can inquire in the Soul Sur­ founding president of Soul Sur- vivors Office located in room with sickle cell-anemia from I birth. This disease overcatne The winners received $50 to- vivors aad -·eIo.se friend·· of 1414 at 360 ParkAvenue South. YOU CAN GET s.t~te~." her last October In 19.9-6... This _ $2.50)n .award .money, When Hearher "'rhis \t.ward, . People can also -caH· the- voice did not stop her from organiz- asked on what she thought on put out by the student organi- mail for information at ing students in trying to attain the award, Sergy replied, "I ad­ zations, is-an attempt to create (212)462-9106. YOUR FIRST TASTE· OF an Asian studies Dept., an Afri- mire Heather. She actively more critical minds, to create can language course and to get voiced the opinions of the more student leadership." students an exchange program Baruch student body. I espe­ SUCCESS. to countries in Africa. Heather cially respect her activities in­ was born in the Caribbean volving Asian studies." "This award, put out country of Trinidad. She was Heather's brother, Kirby, felt <0 You're ready to take on the world... and you can succeed at very proud of her African and that Heather was a warrior­ by the student orga­ (3 Richard A. Eisner & Company, liP - one of the fastest Asian background. Students queen in constant struggle for nizations, is an at­ growing regional accounting and consulting firms in the will remember her when she disenfranchised people. % was part of the campaign to get This year the award may be tempt to create more • country. Baruch students to organize spearheaded by more clubs. critical minds, to ~ ~O against educational cuts in With the formation of the De­ create more student ~ From the moment you join our firm, you will be 1995. Students honor her com- scendants of Afrika (DOA), a ~. a contributing member of the team. You'll mitment to struggle and her new collective of Black stu­ leadership." ~ ~ interact daily with everyone in the department love for the people. dents and People of Color The Soul Survivors at Baruch clubs, we are possibly looking o - including senior partners. College, as part of their NEXT at ten clubs pushing for this ~ We'll work with you to understand your STEP Program initiated a award. This year DOA com­ Green also explains that it is a 0 . d . ~0 Interests an gear your assIgnments to your scholarship in her name in the prises the same clubs that first attempt to answer the edu­ ti'· personal strengths and career goals. spring of 1997. That semester worked on the award last year cational budget proposals of many student organizations with the addition of the West Governor Pataki. ~ participated in this contest. Indian Cultural Club, Phi Beta The essay contest is a way to '< What distinguishes a career at RAE? They include Haitian Cultural Sigma, Caribbean Students provide students with monetary o The scope and level of business exposure we offer Ass~ciation, ~ Society, Baruch African Student African Greek assistance that the educational r. you. Our commitment to your professional Senate, Students for Students, Letter Council and New Gen­ cuts took away. "There is no ~ development. An accelerated career path within Table Tennis Club, Club eration. This new collective way that this award money will help all the Baruch students", \ a more relaxed atmosphere. - Caricom and Baruch Student may include the Multi-cultural Power Movement and the Association, but we will not says Orlando, "The topics are g- Our dedication to helping you Evening Session Student Asso- know until a later date. This geared towards questioning • succeed. ciation. It was also supported collective also has worked on why these material conditions c:en by the Black and Hispanic Stud- campus voter registration with exist." The essay questions R For more infOrmation, call Nancy Greenftder, ies Dept. Three students won the Hispanic Society, as well as that the students are asked to write include a question on ~ Director ofRecruiting the essay contest for 1997: a book drive for people in Sergy Tabuteau, Darren prison. They also have com­ "Why should communities have " (212) 891-4041. 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or science to figuring this out. I Boy Talk, Girl Talk is an ad­ Dear Boy TaIk,. Girl Talk, assume thatwhat you-mean by'se­ vice column that tries to she-d Girl Talk says to H.T.: Gener­ I thought the student life office rious' is a committed relationship light on all aspects of life. We ally, Asian women's first impres­ is there for the students but yet or marriage. In that case, try this: try to give views on both the sion of men is that of their father. there are people in the office that Bring up the topic of marriage or male and female perspective, Asian fathers in general are sub­ are real a**holes. Can something ASEDOM P.R.LD.E. Multi-CulturalAssociation since they tend to differ. We are missive to their wives and are not be done about this? living together with him. If he's Association of Domincan willing to discuss it, then things The MeA is a day sesslonstudent club not experts in this, but we can very romantic. - Pissed Off Students We areanevergrowinghappyfamily, where that focuses on bringing people of differ­ are looking good. If he tries to all use some advice at one point Thus, Asian women start to ste­ youcanmeetpeoplethatarenotjustPuertoRican ent religions and diverse cultural back­ avoid it, squirm in his seat, or turn We at ASEDOM are a culturally or another. So feel free to sub­ reotype Asian men as the submis­ BoyTalksays toPissed Off: As­ but, of other nationalities. We're a place where ground together. We' as a club focuses on to the football game immediately, based organization. We believe in pre­ mit questions to us. We will do sive and unromantic type. The suming that you treat the people youcanfeel welcome,whereeveryone looksoutfor school activities which include the club then he's not ready. Don't ever serving our heritage while exposing our best to give you answers. movie industry doesn't help much inside with respect and courtesy, everyone else. We'll help you out with school fair, the multicultural dinner, spring pressure a guy, that's the easiest other ethnic groups to the historic back­ either. They tend to portrayAsian you have a legitimate complaint. friends, and family problems. We area place to go fling and leadership weekend. We also way to scare him and push him' ground and customs of our Caribbean •••••••••••••• men as either evil and conniving Granted Baruch is not the most to on a rainy day to talk, laugh, and relax from plan and organize a party each semester student-life oriented colleges, it away. Take it slow, we guys even­ life. We are interested in meeting new school andfamily stress. We throwparties, watch Dear Boy Talk, GirIT~ or weak and indecisive. Ofcourse, where every Baruch student is invited to should still do its best to promote tually come around. people who are serious and dedicated movies, learn new thiIlgs about otherpeople's cul­ I currently transferred to Baruch white men are given the big lead­ join. During the year, we also have cer­ ing role where they are portrayed student activities. Ifyou do have to changing the Latino image to a more tures' includingourown. emonial functions to try and further the this fall semester. How long do I GirlTalk says to Worried: You'll as the suave macho man,therefore a problem, you should seek Day positive one while having tons of fun We meetin the26thStreetbuildinginRoom idea that there is more than one way to have to wait for my transfer credit never know. Guys naturally have Asian women prefer the strong Session Student Government doing it. 1421 everyday; butmainlyThesdayandThursday's view the world. The Multi-Cultural evaluation to be done? a fear of committment. The white man to the weakAsian man. (DSSG) for support in your prob­ If you would like to find out more, during club hours. Association also participate with other - Still Waiting lem. Setting up an appointment thought of committment makes Unfortunately, Asian male phy­ drop by room 1512 ofthe 360 PAS build­ clubs. In the past, we have participated to speak to the Director ofStudent them pee in their pants. The only sique doesn't help much either. The Haitian Cultural Society in both the Asian and the Caribbean Girl Talk says to Still Waiting: Life CarlAylman, who is extremely way to find out is to TRUST him. ing and drop a note in the ASEDOM They don't usually grow as tall and Hello, out there ! Did you know there was a show, We welcome anyone and everyone Looks like you'll be waiting for willing and helpful, wouldn't be a I know it sounds risky but if you mail box. Leave your name and a tele­ they don't bulk up as easily as Haitian Club at Baruch?! We at the Haitian who is interested in new experiences. We quite a while. Fortunately, I'm not bad idea. want to be in a seriousrelationship phone number where you can be white males. So you do the math, Cultural Society are dedicated to preserving, are located in 360 PAS building on the a transfer student but I do know that's what you'll have to do! reached. quite a few transfer students. would you rather have a muscular exploring and celebrating our beautiful 14th floor, room 1417. Everyone is invited 6'2" man or a slim 5'7" man? Girl Talk. says to Pissed Off: to stop by. From what they have told me the Unfortunately, whenyou deal with •••••••••••••• WEST INDIAN CULTURAL CLUB Haitian Culture. Come and be a part ofour average time for transfer credit Student Lifeyou have to be a some­ Dear Boy Talk, Girl Talk, This is a club which was formed in wonderful Haitian family. It's never too late to join!!!! Our club room is located in room 1416 CARIBBEAN STUDENTS ASSOCIA­ evaluation is about oneyear. Ifyou body in order to get some respect. There's this guy I know at Baruch 1974 to promote West Indian culture, in 360 PAS. Our general meetings are held in TION get the right credit evaluator, your •••••••••••••• So in order to be a somebody in­ and I think he's really cute. I'd like not only at Baruch College, but on the Dear Boy Talk, Girl Talk, the 2015 in 360 PAS. Look for our tsble at The CARIBBEAN STUDENTS credits might be done within halfa stead of a nobody, you should be­ to know him and possibly see a North American continent. Our club I heard of the nightmare called Club Fair. Hope to see you soon!!!!! ASSOCIATION promotes political and year. Ifnot you could possibly wait come an active person in the movie togetherbutI'm very self-con­ consists of multi-talented students not 'freshman 15'. (weight gain during Remember C'est L"Union Fait La Force cultural awareness among all Caribbean up to two years before your credit Baruch community. If you can't scious. I don'tknow howto approach only from the various West Indian evaluation is done. the first year ofcollege) I'm afraid islands but from other parts of the students, with the hope that awareness of gaining those unnecessary become a somebody I guess you'll him and I don't know ifhe has a girl glo~e. However, our common goal re­ SOUL.SURVIVORS will engender political and economic pounds. How can I maintain my just have to do what BoyTalk said, or if he would be interested in me. unity, progress and development in the Boy Talk says to Still Waiting: mains: to promote the West Indian The SOUL SURVIVORS' aim to pro­ figure on a healthy Baruch diet? which is complain. What's your input? Caribbean. This 'Club spon-so-rs food _. Girl Talk's response is right on the - Extremely Shy culture and to bridge the gap that exists duce .8 culture-centered vibe amongstu­ money. Here's a take on the evalu­ - Potential Anorexic between other cultures and our own. We dents ofcolor and to question our positions festivals and cultural events at the •••••••••••••• College. ation situation from a guy who Girl talksays to ExtremelyShy: present to the Baruch community differ­ in the world as a requirement to become a .Girl Talk says to Potential civilization~ went-through the process. I trans­ Dear Gb:-l T~ Boy Talk. . What are you self-conscious about? ent-aspeete of-the West-Indi-an culture .. ,­ - true human- We·struggle NEW'-·GENERA.TION ferred here from Hunter a few Anorexic: Speaking from experi­ through various media: films, speakers, against oppressive ideas ofracism, sexism I've been with my boyfriend for I thinkyou have a self-esteem prob­ NEW GENERATION aims to bring years ago and it took me a little ence, I gained about 10 pounds fashion shows, dance of the various (patriarchy), and the ideas ofthe upper more than 3 years now. I'm think­ lem. This isn't about you trying to togetherness to Baruch College to a more more than a year to get my credits since my freshman year. I could islands, arts and crafts exhibitions. All class. We encourage students to take an ing of moving on after a recent get with the guy, it's about you try­ social manner. NEW GENERATION also moved over. It's been a while, but have easily avoided the whole ex­ are welcome to participate. interest in local, national, and world news, perience if I only ate right. The break-up and make-up. He wants ing to get with yourself. Why don't aims to keep students from dropping out I'm sure things haven't changed to try again but am now having you try workingon your self-esteem issues and events pertaining to themselves. main reason freshmen gain weight STUDENTS FOR STUDENTS of school or losing interest by capturing much. I advise you to continue to 2nd thoughts. Should I take a first before trying to get a man. In We plant seeds that will change the status is because of poor eating habits. The primary concern of STU­ their interest through music and other harass them until you get some your current state ofmind any rela­ ofour communities socially, economically, Most college students eat out; and chance? DENTS FOR STUDENTS is to assist activities. results. If you don't, it can take - Wondering tionship with a man can be ex­ politically, and mentally. The SOUL SUR­ outside food tends to be more fat­ and encourage new and incoming quite a long time. Consider your­ tremely unhealthy. You might be­ VIVORS promote off campus activities with GAMMA r-m RHO Sorority tening. Also, college students have students to excel academically as well self lucky if it takes a year. Girl Talk says to Wondering: come dependent on theman for sup­ grassroots organigations, i.e. feeding pro­ very erratic eating schedule. Eat­ as socially through networking tech­ Do you know that there is a sororiety at Well, 3 years is a very long time. I port and strength when in actuality, grams, conferences, rallies, cop watches, ing at 10pm doesn't help your me­ niques. The club sponsors films, Baruch? A sorority is a group of individu­ •••••••••••••• think you should take the chance poetry.readings and etc. This year we are tabolism since you go to sleep right the support and strength should dances, guest speakers and reference als that over time becomes a family. Our and try to make-up with your boy­ come from within you. working on the Million Woman March, Book T~ afterwards. Most importantly, col­ sernmars. sorority is very diverse as well as unique. Dear Boy Talk, Girl friend. Ifyou've been with him for Drive for prisoners, the annual Heather lege students forget to exercise. Our motto is " Breaking all barriers" Why is it that I see Asian girls go 3 years, it must mean something. BoyTalksaystoExtremelyShy: Toussaint student scholarship and educat­ out with guys of other races Without exercise how are you go­ PHI BETA SIGMA because we are not the typical sorority. If If you don't at least try you'll re­ Try the direct approach. Most guys ing students on budget cuts. (mostly white guys), but rarely see ing to burn all those Value Meals NATIONAL FRESHMAN HONOR you want to become part of our happy gret it for the rest ofyour life. would seethat as a welcome change, CHINESE CHRISTIAN Asian guys go out with girls ofother you consume at McDonalds? So SOCIETY little family, come check us out at room the best way to avoid any weight providedyou don't throwyourselfat FELLOWSHIP 2056 at PAS during Club Hours. Gamma races? BoyTalksays to Wondering: If gain is to eat home-cooked meals him or stalk him. Ifyou have class Phi bEta Sigma is a national honor Chinese Christian Fellowship believes that Phi Rho Sorority Rush Meetings will be - H.T. you are beginning to have doubts ~L at a set schedule and exercise regu­ with him, try talking to him after society for underclassmen (freshman there is only one True God, the God of We held on Oct. 9th Resfreshments will be in a relationship, it usually means class about how the professor can't believe in the infinitely perfect, sovereign, eternal Boy Talk says to H.T.: This is larly. and sophomores). Our goal is to en­ served. something bad. There must be a teach. Sincewe're inBaruch, there's 1iinityofthe Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We also quite a complex issue that we are courage and reward academic excel­ reason why the two of you have bound to be a wait for the elevators, believe thatJesus Christ wassent from Heaven to talkingabout. I thinkthere are two Boy Talk says to Potential lence among Baruch College students. THE FINANCE AND ECONOMICS broken up so many times. I don't so there's your opportunity. There's Earth to serve as a sacrifice on the cross for our answers to your question. The first Anorexic: Personally, I've never Our activities include: workshops on SOCIETY heard of'freshman 15'. Maybe it's know enough about your relation­ no wayhewould totallydismissyou. different topics ofint.erestfinternships, sins. Believingandlivingby God's commandments is the old 'Asian Mystique'. Asian The Finance & Economics Society is open to a girl thing. I don't know how a ship to help you come to a decision Unless you have purple skin and management, resume enhancement will bring salvation. He will return to earth to es­ women are seen by other races as all of those interested in the processes ofthe finan­ college student can gain weight but I do recommend you to come have a third eye on your forehead, I and scholarships), visits to places of in­ tablishHiskingdom ofrighteousness andpeace, We submissive, petite, exotic women cial world. It provides students with an infonna­ when they are staying up during to a decision by fully wantingit and doubt you have anything that you terest (UN, Unicef, etc.), participation are here to spread the Gospel to the campus of who will do anythingto please their tiveview ofcurrentchangeandthefuture trendsin the wee hours studying, finishing not because you are forced to pick have to feel so self-conscious about. in volunteer programs including New Baruch College with an emphasis on the man; so they are deemed desirable. therapidlyevolvingfinancialworldviavariousfunc­ up that term paper, or out party­ between two choices that you are Nothingturns a guy offmore than a York Cares Day, Volunteers ofAmerica, Chinese(Americanandoverseas-bom)students. We Also, traditionally, Asian women not comfortable with. tions such as lectures, symposiwns, andfield trips. ing. Then again, maybe the weight . woman that is not confidant ofher­ and the Salvation Army. We hope to meet everyThursdaybetween 12:25 and 2:30pm. see western culture and white men We meet in Room 640 / 26th StreetBuilding. gain stems from all the alcohol that self. make the transition process into being more attractive. The other •••••••••••••• THE BIO-MED SOCIETY gets consumed. What more can I Baruch a pleasant one for freshmen by reason is that Asian guys' tend to Dear Boy Talk, Girl Talk, Questions can be submit­ We are future healthcare professionals and sci­ say that Girl Talk hasn't already serving as a link between the activities •••••••••••••••••••••••• be generally quiet and soft-spoken How do I know ifhe's really seri­ ted to the Features·Jidi- entists who meet Thursdays during club hours said? I suggest you avoid Burger carried out by the college and the stu­ Stop by the Ticker Of­ and usually aren't very expressive. ous about me? in room 404 at the 23rd street building. We dis­ .King, McDonald's, and Wendy's. .tor at.the TickerOfJice dents. JOINUSDURINGCLUB I can tell you one thing - women, - Worried cuss current scientific issues and advances, You can also get your excercise and (360 PAS Rm 1521) c/o HOURS(THURSDAYS IN ROOM 1424; fice ifyou want to sub­ including Asian women, do not . Boy Talk says to Worried: Ifaf­ watch educational videos, have visiting guest at the same time, alleviate the el­ Boy TalktGirl Talk 26TH STREET BUILDING). want a guy that can't share their ter sex he is in a hurry to leave, lecturers from prestigious instituions, give sup­ evator problems by walkingup the The officers of the chapter can be con­ mit entries to Club feelings or make her feel desired. then you have a problem. Seri­ ore-mail at: port to each other and have fun just being to­ stairs. tacted throug~ the Dean ofStudents of­ If you can provide the aforemen­ ously though, there is no formula ticker_featureS@ gether. Please feel free to stop by and meet a Corner! fice at 360 PAS room 1702, (212)802­ •••••••••••••••••••••••• tioned things to a girl, she's yours. scsu.baruch.cuny.edu. new friend. 6820 .. 14 TICKER FEATURES OCTOBER 15,1997 - TICKER FEATURES OCTOBER 15,1997 15

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ve ee: - Her Dream Come ue By Datwon Thomas back and he has such a love and A music video set can be respect for R&B music, despite the most hectic place for an art­ his love for Hip Hop. I was glad I ist .to perform. Especially when -had something in common with you are trying to make the Bea- . him, 'cause I'm basically the same con Theater .~ hot spot for a video way. The location was incredible, shoot. St. Lucia...the food, the people, However, Yvette Michele, everything was just nice. It was Loud Record's solo R&BIHip Hop fun. knockout has been calm under pressure. While the stage crew bangs wood chips and nails into D: Where do you see your career the air, Ms. Michele sits patiently headed, into more Hip Hop!R&B as her hair dresser tends to her or spreading out a little more? loose ends. The mentor/producer' of her hit singles, "Everynight, Everyday" and "I'm Not Feeling. You, " (D.J. FunkMaster FIex) is.

.( late for the .. early takes oi"DJ Keep Playin"" with his crew of. world renown D.J~'s. Yvette is . amped-byaHof-the '-exeit , but is still exposing her ever present professional composure. With her debut album, My tween gigs because the album Dream, floating in the wings, the was pus}t~d back due. to the s~c­ The Weissman Center for International Business sky's the limit for her... or-i-s it? cess of 1 m Not Feeling You. I preseaba "' was doing a lot of promotion and MITSUI & COMPANY (USA) Datwon: Being in the R&B field I would have to ~ite songs where firstly and singing jazzy cover ever ~ was; be It the hotel r?om, LUNCH-TIME FORUM tunes, was it easy to blend into the aIr~lane...I woul~ sometimes the Hip HoplR&B arena? go straight from the airport to the vocal booth. I had to really pri- Yvette: Doh Yeah! The only oririze and exercise time manage­ thing I can't do is rap, but I love ment skills, and try to fit in the WILL THE PORT Hip Hop music. It was basically creative aspect. It's kinda hard finding someone to bring (my when you're trying to think cre­ skills) tothe table that could use atively. So (those skills) helped it with what I do. My inspirations me to focus andconcentrate on re-· SURVIVE? are from R&B (and Disco), in laxing. terms of my vocal arrangements . and melodies. But Hip Hop has also been a major influence in D: Do you feel the success ofyour DOES IT MATTER? songs are because of the present terms ofmy musical selection and '­o >­ trends in music or because ofthe CIl I was very involved in the selec­ u songs. Like, if you came out in 1: tion of tracks for the album. = '93 would you be this popular? 8 Everyday & Everynight, the remix single from Yvette Michele. TOM WAKEMAN Y: No, I would have gotten lost D: Did you do any song writing apart now is the fact that I'm like show another side or other abili­ PORT AUTHORITY OF NY & N" in the shuffle...um...maybe 'not. on the album? the only one doing what I do, ties I will do that, plus what I'm But, I think that the fact that right now, and beingsuccessful at known for. It can be disappoint­ there is an open door for new acts PROFESSOR LESLIE KANUK Y: I wrote or co-wrote 8 ofthe 13 it. ing to get an audience, then pick because of the abundance 0 f FO.RMER CHAIR, FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION songs. That was a first for me. I up and stop because of your own independent labels on the market didn't expect that for the first al­ personal desires. I'm not trying \ and everybody wanting their own bum, but Flex gave me a lot of D: How was it working with the to kick anyone out of their slot, artist or star success story; the freedom to express myself and to rapper D.C. on his single "Far· I'm trying to make my own. Wednesday, October 29th, 1997 opportunity for me to be released feel (the music) the way I felt it. From Yours?" 12:15-1:45 PM so quickly as a recording artist Room 1200 360 Park Avenue South was greater at this time than I Y: It was great! That was my The complete, exclusive interview ever witnessed it being any other first experience collaborating (Sandwiches & Drinks Served) D: How long would it take for you with Yvette Michele will soon be time. I think timing has every­ with a rapper, whose choice it to write or complete'a song? available at DaSewaSide thing to do with it and now is the was to choose me as opposed to best time. There were other art­ at http! /: Y: I would say about three days someone putting us together. It ists out earlier that were similar wUJw.vibe.com/tUuJeUJaside. to do one song. I had to work con­ was really encouraging because to me (style wise). -What sets me sistently and I had to work be- that was the first. He's so laid

.... -.. 20 TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT OCTOBER 15,1997 Front Washington Square.•. TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT OCTOBER 15,1997 21 By Manny Rodriguez . lie. Maggie Smith por­ In order to really get somewhere trays Catherine's aunt, . in life, you have to go a long way. Lavinia and really brings Obviously. During these various forth' the comical nature journeys that humans take to­ of her character. Finally reach the inner peace and satisfac- ­ there Is the dominating tion we need and want, there are presence ofAlbert Finney lots of huge and amazing factors as Dr. Sloper. Finney pro­ that get in the way. Outside forces videsall ofSloper's stern that compel us to try harder in our disapproval and the strict quest and fall deeper in the ditch -nature of the character that is human existence. But in all and makes Catherine's this, the simple purpose ofour mis­ yearning for his accep­ sionis never lost. It is usuallyjust tance and fear of him all a small thing, seemingly insignifi­ the more-real. cant to others who cannot see past The spirit of Henry - James'- novel is captured their -o wn dreams. The films, "Iamarenegadeteacherandscholar..." from ourabsence onmyfamily'sPhilco experience. to om mtoa sport I'" perfectly. The film chooses Washington Square and Seven KRS-One of mini-motion picture provider. I was So after years of studying my life shoe slogan. I tried to understand to add a few elements but iears In Tibet both tell stories of BoogieDownProductions­ infected withdocile dosesofweakhis- under your tutelage, I took on a new whenyougaverespect to theprogram . the power ofthe story and small personal struggles with the "Jack ofSpades" torical contributions from very dead field project into my life. Searching directors who only let us listen to our Ben Chaplin (r.) romances Jenni- the ending are- not lost. aid ofbeautiful period atmosphere, ancestors. And I could never forget deepintomycontradictions a keylee­ people making their music. So now fer Jason Leigh in Washington Director Agnieszka Hol­ language and expansive and in­ "Don~ bother dissin' me or even wish that we were doing the wrong thing ture visualized. I finally was able to the struggle isharder because I don't Square. land brings a creativity volving direction. thatioe'dsoften, dilute, orcommercial­ on purpose. ButI wasjustexpressing understand the self better when I knowifyou are still in a metaphysical that is necessary in an Washington Square is certainly ize ourlyrics..." myself in subhuman fashion. My knew the righteous one follows their mindframe. I have to ask why is it adaptation of a book that the least epic of the two as it is KRS-One of Boricuabrothersdeservedtheharass- principles not the laws enforced upon that the philosophy; ofgainingmoney is not really very "filmic." nothing more than the story of a BoogieDownProductions ­ mentandchastisement from parents them. Refusing the officers' request without sacrificing integrity; has not Most ofthe book features young woman named Catherine ~~y Philosophy" withblanquismoandofficersofthelaw to dispersefromSmo'savenue,not ac­ reflectedyour actions. small snippets ofdialogue Sloper who falls in love with a with loaded righteousness. cepting the celebration ofColumbus' I believe thatwe should notchannel here and there and a lot handsome but poor man named I have tried to thankyou for all that The lessonsyou gave mebegan with disooveryofmasshomicide, andrepel- our positivity and love for our broth­ Morris Townsend who immediately of the important action you've done for me. My existenceyou where our culture was from. I in- lingthedegradationin acceptingthat ers and sisters into a fiivolous quest is distrusted by Catherine's father, and details are provided do not even know of, yet I have tried stantly had vigor in windmills know- dependenceisvoluntary-isrighteous. for money Thereal truth I learned is Dr. Austin Sloper. This film is an t:: without dialogue. That is ~ to contact you once through an ingBrooklyn kept on taking it. I was I was able to decipher your philoso­ that this quest for the Black and adaptation of the Henry James "'O- why the work of the di­ N attentionedletterin rappedupsheets. just buggin' atyour ability to educate phythatrealityain'talwaysthetruth. Latino in the U.S. is fruitless. The ~ rector and the actors is novel of the same title that is at as Throughall thathashappenedI will and entertain all at once. Neverthe- Truth cannot be accepted from those magic of U.S./Capitalist propaganda t:Q so vital to a production its heart a tale of a daughter's always feel the need to thank. you. I less, I still had trouble with the withhonestdeclarationsoftheirharm­ is that it imbues us with the counter like this. By making us struggle to be loved and accepted ~= know now it doesn't matter ifthe per- chronicles yourecited becausemyskin ful vices. Myexperienceresearchsaw argument that we should strive for see the important mo­ by her father despite her shortcom­ Albert Finney (r.) confronts the shady son I proudly am may no longer be was brown, not black, giving me the money as the key highlight of this. what we are not expected to achieve. ments of the bookjn a mgs. Ben Chaplin. whatyouare. ItmaysoundlikeI don't fear that it was all irrelevant. But With honesty, all those with or with­ - This argument allows usto go getthe speedy fashion (over The film uses excellent costumes need you anymore but that is so un- whatyou said slowly became a partof out, wanting and needing, money in cash only because it seems to be the 200 pages in the book and beautiful production design to true. Your guidance andtheanticipa- me. So I began my own research gluttonousquantities.wereallowedto difficult achievement to attain. One recreate 1850's New York. But the whohas no real confidence in any­ condensed into 2 hours) tion ofyourenlighteningcreation has projects thatyouassigned me. justifytheirtacticsofdehumanization thatwillsomehowaffirmourvalueas story is best told through the lan­ thing-about herself. Some brilliant and the actors' captur­ given me pride and appreciation for I soon learned that manyofmyown and demonic plunder, with mere ad- a people. It could never because it is guage of the film, the actors' ma­ scenes include her first meeting ing of each nuance that the people I am one of. were originatorsofmyculture, facing mittanceofit. ''Itwasalljustified,''I'd notboundby ourspiritualityand heri­ tells- a-n e-motio-n', a ~ nipulationof that language 'and with the-dashing· Morr-is . .. . - With this element Ladd to our cul- - the problems' I thought o-nly yourrepearoo-mySe!f.·"WHY IS tage;ratheritisunfunitedinitsrange the various mannerisms ofthe pe­ Townsend, who forces Catherine ing. Townsend is played by Ben simple story ofa young woman's ture, I now have the opportunity to people experienced. The doubts I had- I'd scream with you these words ofhorrid acts and universal suffering. riod. In the true spirit ofthe novel, into speechlessness. Leigh Personi­ Chaplin (The Truth About Cats & discovery of her own self can thank those who've inspired me. You were that I wasmakingmybest sub- throughout Sunset Park back to the What I believe comes from analyz- Catherine is portrayed perfectly by fies vulnerability and awkward­ Dogs) who gives Townsend the es­ now be told in two mediums... were alwa the first on m mind for conscious attem tsatrelati towhat South Bronx. in our blue rint on our Jennifer Jason Leigh as a shy, un­ ness here. The other three major sence of a man who is dancing on comfortable, plain looking woman performances are also as captivat- the line between the truth and a -- Rakim - "IAin'tNo Joke" ..•To Tibet

By Manny Rodriguez a complete recreation). ...while Washington Square is This beautiful scenery a story that is small which film brings a sense of great­ is challenged to make bigger, ness to the story, and the Seven Years In Tibet can be story is great, but it's not seen as a film that is big which on the scale of must try to tell a small story. Brau e h e art . In other ~.vibe.colD./dase",aside Throughout the film, Jean­ words, Seven Years In Ti­ Jacques Annaud's expansive di­ bet is really about the _­ this, yet I never thoughtthat looking was around me. Was I only trying to homelessness here. I shouldn't have rection and Robert Fraisse's redemption of one man back on my memories would be so imitate the people around my ghetto. 'They were large, but none ofthem totellyou all this. Itwasall so simple crisp cinematography capture brought about through upliftingandsaddening,confusingand You immediately told me to wake up could manage to stay on top. I Do you back then because you just knew. I the beauty of the Himalayas his friendship with a­ edifying, leavingmeultimatelydisap­ and realize that Blacks and Hispan­ everthinkaboutwhenyououtta here?" love you for whatyou've given me. I and the holy city of Lhasa (ac­ young boy. Except the pointed with a naive hopefulness. So ics were all brothers. I had finally KRS-One- love you for beingmyteacher, butnow tually the Argentine Andes and young boy happens to be now I must honorablyaccept thediffi­ graduatedto a newsetofrules I would "Outta Here" I'm afraid I may have to speak ofour Canadian Rockies stood in for the Dalai Lama. cult task ofreminiscing...after all this find I already knew. relationship in the past tense and..J the Himalayas and Lhasa was Un like Brad Pitt's per- time... You taught me the principles ofin­ The brevitywith which I happen to Don't Want 'Io, I want to teach and tegrity; originality and knowledge of rekindle years of your teachings still learn from you. I keep asking 'w'ewind!!!r selfby articulatingthem so well with should never diminishyour contribu­ myselfifthisis yourlastlessonforme? KRS-One of fierce arrogance. Youexplainedtome tion in inciting my criminal minded What are you trying to teach me, be­ BoogieDown Productions ­ that the hypocritical structure of this rebelliousness. You weren't Puerto cause it's everything we fought nationwasthe inspirationbehindour ~KRIS!? Yellow Hair! Brad Pitt (r.) makes an impression on the Dalai Lama . "Duck Down"·- Ricanyetyouweremybrotherbycul­ culture being ruled with contradic­ in the epic tale, Seven Years In Tibet: ture, heart and blood. Now I repre­ You cameto teachmeata timewhen tions. And we wereonlyhypocrites if sentourpeoplewiththereferenceyou "Iam the manifestation ofstudyI not formance in The Devil 's Own (which was very nation), Legends Of The Fall, my mind was easily susceptible to we did not recognize our contradic­ couldn'tandthe experience younever the manifestation ofmoney' good) where he periodically lost his Irish ac­ Sleepers, etc. are examples of manipulation. The normal, unnatu­ tions. It all made no sense to me be­ had. Butitwasn't supposed to be like KRS-One of >. cause I was still too busy explaining this. Boogie ~ cent, he is able to maintain the Austrian ac­ his acting prowess and diver­ rallackofresources steered me in the Down Productions ­ (1) Q.. cent a lot better, though not perfectly. A lot of sity. Pitt holds this film to­ direction of carefully planted behav­ to Puerto Ricans I wasn't Nuyorican You changed right when I thought "Originall.{yrics" -e0. critics will overemphasize the quality ofhis ac­ gether with a multi-layered per­ ior modification. I was constantly with a different culture, but a genu­ you would always be on top. I should "'0 cent but it's good enough and does not detract formance of a man who starts hugged with negative reinforcement ine Boricua with a new culture and have been allowed the feeling ofcon­ "Studying to bring the money...The .-~ ______-"0d from his acting. In fact, Pitt is certainly one out at one place mentally and promotinga fun-loving, genocidal en­ heritage to add I never realized that tentment when you were able to get scholar gets the dollars...with no understanding the influence and im­ inside the belly ofthe beast. I should dinero [you're zero...~ Brad Pitt again proves he is more than a of the great actors ofthis generation. His work ends at another. One of the best vironment. My life was always miss­ pact of those who caused our hate have been ready to give dap to your KRS-One wlPuffDaddy­ pretty boy with another fine performance in in the classic contemporary tragedy, Se7en, 12 ingthe color ofheritage, and the skin Continued on page 26 wouldshowmehowtodo this. I didn't exploits in the mainstream on our "Step Into A World (&mix)" Seven Years In Tibet. Monkeys (Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomi- ofculture with a smooth texture from history's lessons learned. know your theory wasn't just a wild revolutionary behalf. But you en­ I was engraved scars of inferiority hypothesis but another insight to our dorsed the laws ofthe land when you • TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT OCTOBER 15,1997 23

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As I lie in the silent shadows ofmy bed, I ponder her celestial The sun filtered through the half-pulled shades and the tiniest ofrays fell upon your large green arrival upon this dark light. eyes, hidden beneath thick lashes that blended them into the darkness ofthe room. From across this lonely room, the long windy silky veils upon The sun rested for but a moment upon the ocean andyou responded with the slightest blink, my window come to life. I before you opened up completely to reveal blinding brilliance. ',,-- As a touch ofglittery fairy dust fills this gloomy room, the soft l'Ou lit up the room and dark corners were brightened byyour smile, antiquated furniture was moonlight cascades herghostly image once again. young. ... besides my side. She graces towards me with The dust flew in anguish against your face and the windowpane rattled in their fury. a cool autumn ~ embrace. She does not say a word The sun stopped to gaze upon you and knew that it had met its equal. as I gently trace her angelic face • with a single blue rose. You, in response to all the confusion, closed your eyes and wept. Eyes ofmidnightjewels, lips ofmistletoe. -Desiree Lopez and a smile as warm as the sun. As the mystic light ofdawn burns through my dark realm. She gently places her snowy ~'YOUARE THE ONE" hands upon my scorned face as she slowly fades away. l'Ou are the one who can look deep .. _. And all I am left with a into my soul andpull out those feelings silent lingering memory. I never want to unfold. Perhaps someday, we shall find each other again... You are the one whose beauty shines brightly like the morning sun and can bring -Kiro Invisible Samurai one out ofgloominessjust in time for some • • fun. You are the one who holds the key to my heart and who eurrs ic can give my body a quick jumpstart. (Part 1 & 2 Of 4) The sun rode her chariot across the sky . ByAltaf'JYre.wala .. .ally.pushedherhead-on mtoutter :towam-the.edgeoftheroof. -Sheused ·ass-holejustdoesn'teareifIrecognize a blazing red trail in the dark night. Butall these words can't begin to describe how I feel about (Part L) doom. Fortunately for her, this time this time-out to check. her chances of him. Heisn'tafraidofbeingidentified The moon in it's fury . you from the inside. So I'll Shewassupposedto havebeenhome her reactivity could enjoy the luxwy escape none whatsoever. He had afterwards, because ...because ... chased the violator with his midnight steeds. try to say it in 3 easy steps "I LOVE tonight, enjoying her cyber-date, but of being delayed due to the intense locked theroof-doorbehindthem, and there wasn't going to be anyafter­ swallowed up the sun, YOU, HONEY," Now how about a kiss. instead, Opal was being dragged by pressureherbodilyweightputon her shetriedtosuppressthe uselessspecu­ wards?" Andthen, hestaredright into left the world in darkness, herdesignerhair-do, to theroofofthe assailant. "Ass-hole, couldn't he just lation-as to how he got it open in the her face and smirked at her, just the and realizing his mistake too late, -Juan Raposo 120storyskyscraperthatshehadbeen ask me to walk? He has a gun, and first place. Damn, where the hell was way he had, when she had sank into deep despair. livinginfor twoyears.Thoughtsofflee­ I'm not all that interested in proving the white-gloved security when she unsuspectinglyopened herdoor to his inghad fled from her mind,while ba­ Only to wake and find This is dedicated to Susan, my love. mybravadoanyway!" sheonce again neededthemthe most?Howcomethe knock. "Damnthe white-gloved secu- that it was all a dream. nal concerns began to ironically thought to herself. Her thoughts, guard who always tried to rome-on to rity!" . emerge. As she was pulled onto the which were surprisingly few and - her wasn't around with his 'brains n' He tugged atherroughlyand pulled -Desiree Lopez cold muddy roof of the building, she spacedout, were likesubtitlestoafilm brawn'ashe soeloquentlyputit. ''IfI her dangerously close to the edge of Untitled couldn't help butruehavingwomher shot entirely in slow-motion. get outofthis, which I'm sure I will, I the roof. The cold wind slammed into brandnewDolceGabbannawoolsuit. As ifreading her thoughts, her as- swear I'm never tipping those guys Opal'sconditionedandplasticizedface Untitled Ifonly her assailant had allowed her sailant asked her, in a rather pleas- again!"Butfor now, shejoinedheras­ with a force that flattened out all of Gobble...Gobble to changeintosomethingremotelyvic­ ant tone, to standon her feet. Having sailant in enjoying the cliched and her improvised sympathy-gainingfa­ Come into my mind I'm stuck in this fu@#ing maze tim-like, she would have felt more heard his voice for the first time, she breathtakingNew York City skyline. cial contortions. He pushed her head and tell me what you find Gobble...Gobble dressed for the occasion, as she had felt so muchmore safe. Sohewashu- Everythinglookedsonice andperfect, forward sothatbothofthemgot a bet­ anger, love, deception and fear are always here Because I'm stuck I go into a daze. always preferred to. He slammed the man after all. And she was undoubt- it made her fee1like throwing-up, as ter view ofthe straight drop that lay do you still wish to come near? I eat these dots door behindthem,andfor thefirsttime edlygod-lookinginherown perkywa~ alsodidthe smellycloththathadbeen below. She moaned from the ever in­ My dimensions and limitations are as vast as space whose supply doesn't seem to stop since she was sought out and pulled "Whatmorecouldhewant?Aquickie, tiedaroundherlowerskullandwhich creasingsenseofuseIessnessand help­ there is no end to my thoughts andjust when I've thought I've eaten all I could outofherapartment, Opal felt a deep that's all! Hal His suburban, middle- had forced herto recoil her tongue all lessnessin herheart.Hegasped, prob­ andjust like a sunray through space, it never goes back to where it began actually the most, anduttersenseofhopelessness. Ifonly class girlfriend had probably turned thewaydown into herthroat. ably because this was the first time let us look through it again . out ofnowhere I'm being chased by a ghost he hadn't gagged her, she wouldhave down his amorous moves, so this an- He turned, away from the skyline hehad seena viewofthissort. Orpr0b­ things are twisted and thoughts bounce forth and back Gobble...Gobble talked her way out ofthis. Ifonly he _ gryyoungman, was now a hornyan- toward her, nothingmaskinghisfare, ablybecausehe merelywishedtoEtiect Oh wait... I'm scared; very hadn'ttiedherhands, she wouldhave gry young man. Ha! I could handle nothing hiding his physical features. thewhiteblobofgum,thathehad been here comes a tear and all ofthe sudden out pops a cherry scratchedherwayoutofthis. Butnow; him! Ifhe wants sex, he's got it." And Andthatwaswhen Opal felt conflict­ noisilychewingoneversincetheir-dan­ perhaps it's out offear now I realize the ghosts are mine as both of her weapons were con­ so, quickening her mental pace back ingand simultaneous Surges ofrelief gerous liaison had begun seven min­ or is it that I'm crying and believe you me they taste divine strained shewasat the mercy ofGod! tothebrisknessofrealitgOpal,almost and horror. She realized, for the first utes ago. Whatever the reason, it fell or maybe I'm just lying My problem ofbeing scared is now over Bah! her assailant, The cold wind super-confidently; robbed her body time, that she had already seen her outfrom his mouth,andallthoughthe Oh God! My mind and thoughts do I fear but now my hunger doesn't stop, so I ate rover whippingagainstandthroughtheroof against his. 'This has to work. He'll assailant'sface. 'There! Nowits gonna drool that fell out with it sprinkled for it lies not tojust me but to all uiho are near. Then Ms.Pacman came along hardly affected her, what with her thinkI'm ~therapewon't beun- be a cakewalk. remgnizing his face in like a shower on both. of their fares, So I drew her near by singing a song... pumpingadrenalinkeepingherfever­ comfortable, and who knows, I might the poliee lineup." She was no dumb the blob ofgumfell hyperbolically to­ -Jason Durnin "Ifyou see me gobbling down the street run on by ishlywann. even enjoy it." But ~her as- victim "Hmm!"And then it hit her, wardthe street; theverystreetwhich Run on by, oryou will truly die." "What'she gonnadonow?Eapeme?" sailant jerked her well-toned body ''NO MASK?!" Shefelt thelastgasps Opal hadeometo love. EDITORS' NOTE: So she ran and ran she thought to herself: while gazing away; almost as ifshe were a leper, ofher insufficient breath leaving-hen We have been tremendously pleased with and now my fun began. intently atthe moonless sky above. That hurt her in more ways than "NOMASKI NOMASK! NOMASKI" I said come her hunny She prided herself in having the ca­ physical. All her aime-awareness hadn't been Part3 of the various artists who have contributed their giving her a fright pacity to menta1ly turn a brisk disas­ for nothing. All her Sydney Sheldons Voyeuristic VIStas art and implore other Baruchians to get in­ thinking all I want is one little bite. trous moment into a picture-perfect hadn\beensufferedmerelytoiIJlpre$ will appearin the next slow motion scene. Sometimes she'd (Part2) her fellow-riders on the subways. Al­ 77C1Stone Crazy, After creating a Rza from the Wu-Tang Clan dur­ artist's work diminishes with each spilled beer per­ buzz on the streets with the under­ ing the makingofHomogenic, but successive release, but this is defi­ meates the stale, none ofthose songs have surfaced ground success of their previous al­ nitely not the case with Bjork. damp air. Some of on this release (although, she does· burns, The Beatnuts blowup. Homogenic is her most creative my boys play Now, TheBeatnutsseem to beevery­ thank him and Wu-Tang Clan in work to date. This album presents spades, someplay where: Rap City; the cover of Stress, the credits). It doesn't matter re­ the listenerwith an eclectic combi­ NBA Live, and ally. Whether she's beatingup pho­ even Hot 97, the home of rap and nation of string orchestra and some just sit and tographers inJapan, orputtingout bullsh*t.Despitesomeoftheireommer­ techno beats. These songs are ac­ zone. Everybody cial success, they remain the same old great tunes, Bjorkcan do no wrong. tually a tad bit mellow, however, is intoxicated by Beatnuts, undoubtedly more violent Homogenic .is certainly anything . .-SyedA. Bokhari the beer, the than ever. Joints like "Here's a Drink" but boring. Rather than the pre­ Artist: The Creatures buddha, and The. and "Give Me Tha Ass" from Stone dictable and steady rhythms she Title: Bestieary ofthe Beatnuts. Crazy deliver the same catchy hooks createdwith long-time collaborator Creatures For years, this thatmadeTheBeatnutswhotheyare: Nel lee Hooper, the beats on Label: GeffenRecords scene hasbeenre­ MC's who could rock a party with lyr­ Homogenic are wild, erratic and .~ lived over and ics that hit you like a tek 9. With the Rating: 0 ·1J!'ti Q) h ., distorted - serving as a wonderful ~ over in my base­ .5 exception of DJ Premier, t ere isn t - ow t a e pioneermg.... and > . --- contrast to the strings. This is most ment. The j anyone in the industry as consistent ground-breaking goth band, apparent on the opening track, Beatnuts have asTheBeatnutshavebeen onthe pro­ Siouxsie and the Banshees have 1 "Hunter. " The drums on this song been part of that :§ duction tip. Every song they bless is called it quits, attention has create a sort of tension, which is tradition since the ~ guaranteed to make necks snap and & shifted towards vocalist eased by the lull of violins in the release of their ~car stereos bump with the windows i Siouxsie Sioux's and drummer /Xl background. Bjork's greatestasset, first classicIntoxi­ ~ ~ Budgie's side-project, The Crea­ down. however, is her voice. She harmo­ cated Demons in S 'Iothe true heads, The Beanuts'suc- ~ tures. This collection serves as nizes with the orchestra with her 1993. Before their t) cess has beenlongoverdue. Onthemic, is a prelude to their forthcoming "oooooo's" and "aaaahhhh's" quite u debut, group there's no one finer than these world's ;g album, and shows us exactly excellently, as on the first single, members JuJu Stone Cr8Z)r, the Beatnut8Lpcover. famous kings from Queens.. ~ what makes them so special. and Psycho Les ''Joga." "Pluto" brings everything .} ~~ I think the most fascinating rolled with Native Tongue founders to a climax. It's loaded with dis­ .. ~ thing about The Creatures, is the Jungle Brothers in the late eight­ torted beats and filtered vocals, =' how much they DON'T sound ies, the golden age ofhip hop. Eventu­ .' which is quite a departure from the -5 like _their mother-band, ally, they worked on Monie Love's al­ othersongs. It actually sounds like «0 Siouxsie and the Banshees. bum, Down to Earth and on Chi Ali's something-offofTelegmm'(Bjork's ·1 Whilst the Banshees' music was album where theyhooked upwith the remix album) which isn't suprising, j:::J guitar-driven, The Creatures third of the trio, Fashion. With inno­ since the majority ofthis album is -8 focus primarily on percussion vativebeatsand raw and raunchylyr­ . instruments. Ten· t.racks from ics, JuJu, Psycho Les, and Fashion this collection originally ap­ (now known as Al'Tariq) became un­ :Artist: The Human League peared on The Creatures debut derground legends and developed a Title: Dare (Reissue) album, Feast, which was re­ loyal following across thecountry. The Label: CarolinelVu-gin corded in Hawaii. The influence Intoxicated DenwnsEPbecamethe an­ Records of their surroundings is quite them for every late night smoke ses­ Rating: ~OO apparent. Imagine a chorus of sion in my basement...... _-...... Hawaiian singers (on a couple With their self-titled sophomore ef­ Finally! THE classic eighties al­ of tracks, at least), catchy is­ fort in 1994, The Beatnuts produced bum is reissued for the first time land melodies, strong beats (no anotherclassic thatwas still not quite in a decade... and with two bonus drum machines), and Siouxsie's ready for mainstream audiences be­ tracks to boot! 1981's Dare was an distinctive vocals and lyrics, cause of their violent and sexist repu­ important album for several rea­ presenting a sort of psycho­ tation (see "Reign. ofthe Tek" and"Lick sons. First, it brought electronic sexual-terror twist...and that's the P*ssy''). The album received criti- music, or synth-pop as it was only a mere hint ofwhat they're cal acclaim from underground circles On their third release, the Beatnuts fina])y earn rightfully deserved recognition. known, into the American main­ capable of. The duo goes on to and was among the tightest albums stream after the "Disco Sucks!" develop their sound with ajazzy era; a time when DJs were appre­ cover of Mel Torme's "Right hensive about playing anything Now," proving to the listener but oppressive white-male cock­ that the band is capable of rock. Secondly, with the smash hit much more than fantastically "Don't You Want Me?" propelling. rhythmic beats. The remaining the album up the charts, Human tracks, which were originally featured on the Wild Things League lead the way for an influx The Human League. This is a special piece from an es­ cooperated with me. Thanks in large them that previous July and was re­ getthefun I hadinterviewingNAKED of UK artists to attain success in. E.P., and various other singles teemed writer from Cuny's Brooklyn part to their help, I've been published fused inAugust. On anotheroccasion, GUN 1/3 producers Robert Weiss and the US, thus, starting the '80's lOu Want Me?" (the album's finale) Brothers for creating this "new are somewhat minimalist. "But College. It is reprinted with permis­ dozens of times for small periodicals I wasrefusedinterviewswiththe stars David Zucker. Are MTV' s repeated British Invasion. Rememberthat? there are some long-forgotten clas­ thing" called electronic music, Not Them," for example, is sion from the autlwr. and college newspapers. But it all of ODDVILLE MTV Still, on other refusals an admission that their per­ The Human League, even to this sics, such as "TheseArethe Things when in fact, electronic music has merely combination of drum hasn't been"wine and roses." Ofall of occasions, MTV's SINGLED OUT sonalitiesaredull andinsipid? Ordoes day, has always relied on the lat­ That Dreams Are Made Of " and been around for a long time. It beats and vocals; simple, yet ByRyan Bullock thecompanies I'vedealtwith only one from Webster Hall, and MTV's News it mean that MTV's press and public­ est technology to create a unique "Sound of the Crowd," both of startedwithpeople like Kraftwork, still quite moody. Brace your­ There is nothing worst in life than ­ hasrepeatedlygivenmetrouble. ~ interviews have alsobeen deemed off ity department is just generally rude blend oftechno and pop. You must which were popular tunes in the Gary Numan, and Human League; self, this collection of songs is beinga free lancejournalist.Thegen­ for all of its youth friendly program­ limitsto me. Whatgives here? Dothey and discourteous? remember, however, that this al­ early '80's gay club scene. (Ahh.. and the bands oftoday are simply not for the light-hearted. You eral public never gets to read your ming, has treated me badly over the believe that their network is too good Then again, in times like these, bum was recorded 16years ago, so .the painted faces and jangling taking electronic music to new might lose yourself in the print; it's difficult to convince news­ last couple ofyears. for freelance orstudent press? Or is it wherebad behavior is good, profanity it may sound a bit primitive by nipple rings of the '80's. Bemem­ heights. Still, this is exactly what rhythms and the beats, but one papersandmagazinesto publishyour I contacted M1Vto request a press their policy to dismiss us as they un­ is free speech and tabloid gossip is today's standards. After all, this ber that?! Well, I don't. I was only die-hard Human League fans have thing is for certain; The Crea­ writings, and worst of all, you have pass to attend the MTY Video Music ceremoniouslydid 5 oftheirVJ's(video treated like divine gospel, I guess it's was a time when analog synthesiz­ 3 years old at the time! Honest!) been waitingfor. Remember when tures are a musical force to be difficulty convincing companies that Awards -I was refused. The official jockeys} earlierthis year? ok for M1V to treat an aspiringjour­ ers were a mainstay in electronic It seems as though the late '90's music critics used to say that you reckoned with. Also, it's great to you'relegitimateenoughto receive ac­ reason given by MTV's pressrelations In contrast, Paramount, Nickel­ nalist like....paparazzi. music, 'and not a novelty as they are a simply strange and quirky could nevermake a numberonehit see an artist like Siouxsie Sioux cess to pressconferencesasthemajor officewas thattheydidn't haveappro­ odeon andComedyCentral(all ofthem are treated today. However, ifyou replay ofthe late '70's. Not simply outofelectronicmusic? Remember developing herself, and evolving league journalists. All considered priate space to accomodate, in spiteof along with MTV: are subsidiaries of Inquire andlorprotest MTV's, more remove all biases, you'll discover a referring to fashion, but to music that?!!! artistically since her days as a though, as an aspiring reporter, I've myhavingcontacted them asearlyas Viacom Networks) have all weloomed than unfriendly, treatment ofstudent reallygreat collection ofpop songs. as well. Today, we seem so fasci­ -SyedA. Bokhari punk icon. -July Lastyear, I also requested to re­ me to their film screenings and cast press: call Jennifer DeGuzman or -Syed A. Bokhari managed to do prettywell. Most film, Each song seems to flow wonder­ nated by bands such as Prodigy, Write for Arts. Call 802-6800. television and record companies have porton their 1996Awardshow I called and crew interviews. I will never for- Mark Rosenthal at (212') 258-8000. fully into the next. Besides "Don. 't Underworld, and the Chemical TICKER SPORTS OCTOBER 15, 1997 M ... , 26 TICKER ARTS & ENTFBTAINMENT . OCTOBER 15,1997 .- Playing Pulp! PhantoDlSlaDlDler StrikesAgain edy where there really By Manny Rodriguez shouldn't be because half seemed foolproof as they actually fairly consistent digs into the side, Ifyou've ever read any of it doesn't generate Once again budget cutshave per­ started out with a bang (despite Volleyball, Schmolleyball...We but adds nothing to the general interviews with The X­ laughs. Timothy Hutton's sonally screwed Baruch and none thedamn ethnicitypolicy) withthe have middle blockers that don't progression of the team. The Files star, David portrayal of Raymond is more so than the Director ofAth­ soccer squad winning their first block, outside hitterswhocan'thit, bench, as typical as Baruch teams Duchovny, or seen the particularly over the top letics Dr. Eng. Due to lack offund­ three or four games. A monkey setterswho can't setand backcourt serves a dual purpose; first as hit Fox show, you'd be fa­ and excruciating; We want ing, Dr. Eng's administration has . wrench was then thrown into Dr. receivers who can't dig. At leastwe cheerleaders and second as sand­ miliar with the dry wit to believe Raymond is a been forced to cut down on luxu­ Eng's plan, the" monster" devel­ can serve about half the time bags to keep the bench from flying and cool timing that crazy, silly, terrible villain ries like stationery, sports gear, oped and ego and becamearrogant (which technically sucks), but away due to possible eddying cur­ Duchovny possesses. but it all can't come to­ game-day transportation and the before the rest ofhis brain had be­ whenthe record shows 5 and I, all rents that may occur in the gym­ The X-Files is a seem­ gether the way it does with loss of a home field. However, Dr. come fully operational. Hiswarped these inadequacies are ignored nasium. But enough ego bashing, ingly serious show but Travolta's character in Eng is not willingto give up with­ logic actually had him thinking because the coaching staff thinks this is Baruch and we should be throughout its many Pulp Fiction . .In fact,· out a fight. Since he could not af­ that he had a pivotal role in the . they have a winning formula. For thankful for .small favors and if seasons, there have been Tarantino's amazing com- ford a real soccer coach, or a rea­ team's successotherthanjust sup­ all intents and purposes theyjust snickeringand childish giggling in moments when ID f bination has been tried sonable facsimile, his plan was to . plying half-time refreshments. He may be right. As the overall talent the back court keeps us winning; Duchovny, as Fox ~ more than once (Things To locate someone from the FBI wit­ developed a winning formula.... of the "stateswomen" far exceeds THEN YOU GO GIRLS WITH YO Mulder, has been able to .-t:l.e Do In DenverWhen You are ness relocation program (without goalkeepers keep, defenders de­ the rest ofthe CUNY squads. The BAD SELVES. exhibit the wit that his C1> s:: Dead, Feeling Minnesota) a traceable past). Then hand him fend, forwards score and consistency with which Baruch new film, Playing God, o , 1;; causing the downfall of two 'soccer made easy' video tapes midfielders stayinthe middle.Act­ fails to put away opposing teams THE PHANTOM SLAMMER takes full advantage of. ..c: ~ and the school's policy on political ing like a spoiled kid on the side­ stemsfrom the lackadaisical man­ Directed by Andy Wil­ many movies. And while ~ correctness and like· lines, he not only strategically ner portrayed by their team cap­ Please note: The opinions of the son, Playing God is the Hutton is still a good actor, he comes across as a guy Frankenstein's monster a coach guided his team to three straight tain. Her laissez-faire attitude is Phantom Slammer are merely story of disgruntled, was born. losses, but also injured key play­ displayed by her permanent opinion and personal observation. drug addicted Dr. Eu­ trying way too hard to be somethinghe's never going The weakness of Dr. Eng's plan ers due to lousy substituting pat­ slouch, her drag-like walk and the Theviews ofthis person are not the gene Sands. The highly was exposed in the first year ofop­ terns. The surviving healthy ath­ verylethargic mannerin whichshe opinionsofthe Editornor any staff talented and witty doc­ to be right now. David Duchovny (r.) contemplates practicingmedicine illegally as criminal Aside from this, a lot of eration, as the ''monster'' actually letes who began to question his prepares to hit the ball at any in­ member ofthis publication. tor is our narrator and attempted to coach. With a better sanity were kicked offthe squad stance.A better choice for captain, The Phantom'Slammer will be we follow him as he tries Timothy Hutton oversees inPlaying God. the humor does work and a realism runs throughout this film than average squad, he was only for failing to adhere to the wrath should have been experienced set­ heard but it would take a lot more to make sense out ofhis able to secure one win that was of the "monster". Seeing his hold ter, VeraWong. However, she along courage for him/her to sign the let­ life after his license has been re- work his way to safety and a moral a doctor. Duchovnycarries the film because of Duchovny's work, his against a team with only seven on the team diminish, he resorted with PielingLou failed to directthe ters. voked because he operated on and equilibrium in 93 minutes. 'Play­ with a brilliant performance that situation and the writing for his men. Dr. Eng, however, was not to guerrilla warfare as he at­ offense and often have the outside subsequently lost a patient while ing God is certainly a humorous will help establish him as a versa­ character. Andy Wilson also has discouraged. He then instructed tempted to divide the team into hitters scrambling to keep sets in Please send any opinions or obser­ under the influence of narcotics. tale. Our protagonist personifies tile actor in the leading man vein some excellent set pieces in the his sidekick to recruit better play­ factions, races, nationality, eating play resulting in free balls for the vations aboutBaruch sports to the Sands then gets involved in the wit and bears a respectable resem­ as opposed to being typecast as film and some fine moments where ers who know the game so the preferences...it didn't matter. He opposition. . Ticker, Room 1522 360 PAS Attn. seamy underworld when he saves blance to the smooth talking he­ Mulder forever. he varies the look and sound ofthe "monster"wouldn't, couldn't make now blamed losses on any faction The outside middleblockers served Mike Galicia the life ofa criminal in a night club. roes in Humphrey Bogartfilms like Unfortunately, the film is un­ film. All of these aspects are able the same mistake twice, (that is to whichwasnot present. Thingsmay no purposes other than statistics. The Big Sleep or The Maltese Fal­ even. Most of the other roles are to come together and overcome the Suddenly the crime boss, coach). This worked well. now look very dim for the future of Theirfailure to getinvolved in the Raymond, hires Sands to operate con. But Sands is an anti-hero underwritten or uninteresting Pulp Fiction blueprints this film Now all the "monster" had to do the "statesmen", but don't despair front court leaves us wondering whose only concern is his own sus­ cliches of crime story's past. The was built on. on his people who have been in­ was just make substitutions, and or give up. Dr. Eng is still around, whetherornot theyknow whythey tenance and this takes on a para­ influence of Pulp Fiction has in­ Playing God will operi on Friday, jured in the line of criminal duty. organize transportation. .. how and I'm sure he has another plan are there. The receiver position doxical significance when you re­ vaded this script and writer Mark October 17th in area theaters. Needless to say, matters get hard could that be? The plan just waiting for the soccer squad. stabilized by Carla Pimentel adds much thicker and Sands must alize he was and still wants to be Haskell Smith injects offbeat com- t lessened because of this Continued from page 20 --- news. I wonder how po­ things about this movie is the tent this movie would blending of t lie physical and have been if this new emotional events that occur in information was known -.f his journeys that combine to beforehand and in the FREE LEGAL SERVICE ,. change him. Pitt is required and film. ~. succeeds in showing all of these Seven Years In Tibet changes to us with his words, is a beautiful epic tale his mannerisms and his physi­ of redemption with fine cal actions. We see his charac­ performances and fine ter, Heinrich Harrer change filmmaking by director constantly in the film and it is Jean-Jacques Annaud always believable. The r ole and all involved. Brad may be slightly underwritten Pitt should be in line for but Pitt is able to make up for an Oscar nomination c it because he has enough screen for Best Actor (if his time to show the transitions. . pretty boy image It has been recently discov­ doesn't get in the way of ered that the real Harrer was a critics' and Academy member of Hitler's SS. This un­ voters' judgments) and David Thewlis (r.) provides fine suppOrtingwork opposite Brad r doubtedly would make him a the rest of the film .... devil. The picture itself was Pitt in Seven Years In 7ibet. should be considered for Cheryl King , made before this came to light multiple Oscars. but it would fit very well into Emphasis: Housing, Family, Consumer and Real Estate Law the film. Harrer, at the begin­ ning of this film is neither noble, selfless or caring. He is an ego driven jerk who is so Merrick J. Dammar short sighted he doesn't realize anything good in his life until Emphasis: Immigration, Divorces, Landlord and Tenant Issues ' c " he loses it. It is possible that his experiences in the-city of Lhasa with the Dalai Lama could have changed him from a monster Call &, S, S,r! for more information at 802-6794 into a real human being. Unlike ... ~ .. . /'.. the belief most people subscribe

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