• February 3,1999 . A&E Volume 92 Issue 8

Arts 8,9 The Editorial 2,3 Features 6,7 News 3-5,9 NieCcts Sports 10 FiatThe Student Newspape r of Alfred University Mayoral race set rap BY TERESA G. VINCENT in their platform. Ostrower said he wants to look in to making Two Alfred University faculty Alfred a city instead of a village members are running against as a way to reduce property each other for the mayoral seat taxes. Lester said if Ostrower in Alfred. wanted to reduce property Gary Ostrower, a history pro- taxes he's already "had plenty of fessor at AU for thirty years, opportunity" as a Village Board announced his candidacy on Jan. member. h^M 19. Ostrower has also been a Ostrower stated his other PS.ÄS^ Trustee of the Alfred Village goals include securing a $1.48 Board for eighteen years. He is million wastewater treatment a Republican. plant renovation grant awarded fi ^RMjl w 4P Joan Lester does not consider to Alfred by New York State in far• # 0k herself a faculty member, but June, cracking down on illegal BJJ&; J . ••S - u , - USBTj has been an adjunct professor of fraternity houses in residential M : ; - • . . . • electrical engineering for three areas and "Giving credit to vil- years. On Jan. 23, she announced lagers who contribute their own she will run for the position. talent to make this a better Lester is currently serving as place to live." chair of the Allegany County In addition to lowering the Democratic Party. Lester is also property tax, Lester's platform on the board of the Democratic includes encouraging economic Rural Conference, a group of growth in the "corridor" Democrats from forty-one coun- between Alfred and Hornell. PHOTO BY JULIE NEEL ties in New York working to Hall is endorsing Ostrower's Winter is in full effect in Alfred. Ice and snow made moving back in to the residence halls more difficult and increase their political power. candidacy, and said he always paths around campus were difficult to traverse. A brief warm-up melted much of the snow accumulation, Before teaching at AU, found Ostrower to be "a person but temperatures dipped again over the weekend. Winter in Alfred has been known to last until April. This Lester worked as a software who has a strong commitment to. year has been a stark contrast to last year's milder weather. consultant. students" who "exhibits a The incumbent mayor, Bill strong sense of justice." Hall, announced that he would Hall added he has no doubt not seek re-election last Ostrower has "the experience, September after being named the strength of character, and Ice removal raises concerns Dean of Liberal Arts and the commitment to be a success- Sciences at AU. ful Mayor." Both Ostrower and Lester The election will be held in BY CARMEN ANDREWS A section of the Ordinances of states. include lowering property taxes March. • the Village of Alfred states: Roger Mullen, Streets Winter in Alfred is never over- "The Village of Alfred shall Superintendent, said, "We [the looked and definitely not direct the initial plowing of Streets Department] plow the ignored. Wind chills everyone's snow from all sidewalks within sidewalks, but after that it is Spot filled in AOD ears and snow accumulations the village. The residents of the responsibility of the proper- create difficulties. In addition, property shall remove further ty owners to clear their sections BY MICHELLE PANCOE she was excited and surprised. there is a common fear among accumulations of snow and ice of sidewalk. We just don't have "I was making great strides students and residents of slip- from Village sidewalks that bor- enough manpower to do the The University has a new direc- for the time I had been out [of ping on the icy sidewalks in the der the property in which they job." tor of Alcohol and Other Drugs college]," she said. Village of Alfred. reside." Many students and residents, Education, but the search will "She brings to us a wealth of Rachel Hirschey, a senior The Ordinance also provides however, feel the icy sidewalks continue for a director of Greek knowledge and experience," said communications major and for a penalty of $10-25 for resi- are not being cleared by the Affairs. Vice President for Student Village resident, observed, "On dents who do not clear their property owners. Jennifer George has been Affairs and Dean of Students Monday [Jan. 25], the sidewalks sidewalks within 24 hours. Charlene Khan, a junior liberal hired to fill the position left Jerry Brody. Brody added that were dusted with snow, so you "In addition, after 24 hours, arts major and Village resident, vacant when Ian Neuhard left George's energy and enthusi- couldn't see the ice, which made the Village of Alfred may direct said, "I don't think people clear the University, but attempts to asm, as well as the relevance of walking more dangerous." the foreman of the Streets their sidewalks, and I don't fill the position which opened her undergraduate degree led to Many off-campus students Department to have the accu- believe they even realize they with the departure of Paul her hiring for the position. are wondering what is being mulated snow and ice removed are supposed to." Kingsbury have been unsuccess- George said she would like to done to take care of this prob- and bill the residents of the Village officials claim they, ful. start with small changes but has lem and when it will be property the costs for such George said she was excited to definite goals for the rest of the addressed. removal," the Ordinance also SEE ICE, PAGE 4 be offered the job. year. She said she will make "I didn't even have to think working with the peer educator about it," George said about her groups on campus one of her top response to the job offer. "Alfred priorities because of their impor- Clinton impeachment trial broken down offers some great opportuni- tance. ties," she added. She said she hopes to add sta- BY TERESA G. VINCENT hearings in late November and of the House Judiciary Norm Pollard, director of the bility to Students Advocating early December 1998, the Committee were selected to counseling and student develop- Intelligent Lifestyles as well as Scandal, impeachment, perjury Committee voted for four articles serve as prosecutors against ment center, said George was recruiting new members and and removal from office are just of impeachment. Clinton. The White House's legal the unanimous choice of the expanding the group's presence some of the terms that have filled Two articles accused Clinton of team, picked by Clinton, serve as search committee. on campus. the nightly news for months. But perjury, or lying under oath with defense attorneys. William "Those interviewing Jennifer Bringing more educational what does it all mean? the intention of misleading, one Rehnquist, chief justice of the felt overwhelmingly that she programs into the residence At its core, the issue is about charged him with obstruction of Supreme Court, is acting as would be a wonderful addition halls is a second goal George has President William Jefferson justice in the Jones case and one judge. campus community," he said. for the future. Clinton's attempts to cover up an alleged Clinton abused his power The trial began on Jan. 7 of this "They remarked on her energy, Since graduating from college, affair he admittedly had with as President for personal gain. year and will continue until at outlook and clear understanding George has had considerable White House intern Monica The Committee members voting least Feb. 12. of the serious substance abuse experience in the education field. Lewinsky. The affair with for the articles of impeachment On Jan. 28, Senate Republicans issues facing college students She worked for the Allegany Lewinsky came to light during an were largely Republican. voted to call three witnesses to today," Pollard added. Council providing support for investigation of Clinton to be On Dec. 19, the House of answer questions on video tape George, a 1997 graduate of health educators in area schools. used in a sexual harassment suit Representatives, again with a after a vote to dismiss the Penn State, completed her She trained faculty and staff, against the President by Paula large number of Republican charges against Clinton failed. undergraduate studies in health helped with peer helper training Jones, a former employee of the votes, approved two of the arti- Lewinsky, senior adviser education. She said her desire to and presented special programs state of Arkansas. cles of impeachment: one count of Sidney Blumenthal and Clinton work at a university level first at the elementary level and The House Judiciary perjury and one count of obstruc- friend Vernon Jordan all gave prompted her to apply for the then at the secondary schools. Committee, led by Illinois tion of justice. The two articles depositions this week. job here at AU. George said her third goal is Republican Henry Hyde, investi- then moved to the Senate for Lewinsky, Blumenthal and When she was invited to inter- gated potentially impeachable trial. view for the position George said SEE AOD, PAGE 4 offenses. After seven days of Several Republican members SEE IMPEACHMENT, PAGE 4

LÌ February 3 * 1999 iJM Fiat Lux Music and movies bad in '98 BY DAN CENTI expensive visual effects. An exam- Bizkit fans, I find their style to be ple would be the turkey from overly simplistic flim-flam. Administration As the millennium approaches, Director Roland Emmerich called The Backstreet Boys prove mankind becomes increasingly Godzilla. I don't know who among once again that if you're profitable anxious about what the next cen- the big studios is green-lighting as an image, you don't need true tury will bring. Religious groups such multi-million dollar rubbish, musical talent. applauded are preparing for what they feel but they should all be fired and Still, there were some bright will be the end of civilization. replaced. spots during the year. Steven While I don't believe in such a Originality seems like a foreign Spielberg's excellent Saving We are missing out here in Alfred. prediction, I do feel we are in the concept in current cinema Enemy Private Ryan set new standards No, we don't mean we're isolated and it takes days for news to get out Biblical equivalent of the darkest of the State comes to mind. The for war films, and Lauryn Hill here. days. Not in our lives however, but tired "The government sends released a completely original album. Thankfully, 1999 is show- We're missing out on one of the most sacred facets of college life: the in our entertainment. every special agent they have after one man" scenario has grown ing promise, with Star Wars: protests. 1998 was, in my opinion, the a tad thin. Episode One in May and Austin Look at campuses across the country; it seems that most schools have most horrendous year in enter- tainment that I can ever remem- More depressing than the cur- Powers 2 in the summer. Until students carrying around placards, shouting about how the school's ber. rent movies however, is the pitiful then, the world of entertainment administration is unfair. Some even have an occasional good-old sit-down Hollywood continues to release condition of music. While some will continue to get worse before it strike or block the entrance to a building occasionally. films which never rise above their people are proud Korn and Limp gets better. • Not here, though. We take a lot of the things the administration does for granted. » Look at food services, for instance. Two years ago, student opinion sur- veys indicated that food services was horrible. The University promptly looked for a new provider. Plus, the current food services staff is one of the more interactive 'Man' being deleted from language groups on campus. Comments dropped into the suggestion boxes have DEAR EDITOR: way we think. And that, of course, find the word "man" in the vocabu- actually made a difference: better pizza, Taco Bell night, nutritional infor- is the goal—to change the way you lary is, perhaps, at the Selective mation posted in the dining halls and more variety. I recently read an article in a busi- and I think. All major publications Service Department—where only We hope that food services continues to bring outside restaurants into ness journal about the efforts of a have joined in the effort. An article "men" are slated to be drafted and the dining hall. An Olive Garden night, for instance would be great, as the company to regain its market in Scientific American that I read sent to war to be killed. Or you nearest Olive Garden is in Rochester. share using the newest Internet last week refers to a new medi- might find it within the hundreds Also, the University as a whole has been quick to answer student con- technology. I remember this article cine's benefit to "humankind." You of "affirmative action" programs cerns presented at Student Senate. because it had something in it I see, the word "mankind" can't be that government and industry Most recently, students complained about the snow and ice removal on had not seen in a long time. The used because it contains the word design to specifically discriminate campus. article referred to the company's "man." against men in school admissions, It seemed that the very next day, paths that had been treacherous the top executive as the "chairman." It may be more difficult for our hiring, promotions, etc. day before had been newly cleared. This was before the temperatures language police to erase the word Why have the efforts to erase went back up. "Chairman," I thought. How "mankind" than other words they the word "man" been so successful Physical Plant is responsive to work orders as well. Light bulbs get refreshing to see that word again have targeted. in our country? Because American replaced in a matter of hours and special requests are granted efficiently. after such a long time. Today every men are patsies. While other We asked about recycling old newspapers and the papers were removed major journal, book or other publi- This is because Neil Armstrong groups fight for rights and try to and recycled the next day. cation uses the word "chairperson" (inadvertently, I'm sure) cemented increase their power in society, In the past, students have complained about the quality of health ser- or simply "chair." It is just part of the word "mankind" into history American men are taught from an vices. In response, the administration has gone through three different the on-going campaign to erase the with the phrase "One giant leap for early age that they don't have a providers in the past few years. word "man" from the English mankind." It will be hard for mem- right to do the same. We are not suggesting the health services on campus are perfect, we vocabulary. bers of the establishment, to erase are simply saying the University has made every attempt to improve Every word that used to contain that phrase fromth e history books We have accepted the establish- them. "man" or "men" has been changed (although I'm sure they will give it ment's judgment on this and have Last year, there were grumblings about the condition of Tefft and to something more acceptable to their best). learned to live with it. Until we Reimer Halls. This year, new carpeting has them looking much better, and our cultural elite. "Policeman" is The effort to erase the word wake up and stop being such suck- new lighting, already being installed in Tefft, is making the halls look more now "police officer," "fireman" is "man" has been largely successful ers, the establishment will contin- like hotels than residence halls. now "fire fighter," "mailman" is in most areas of our society. People ue to succeed in these efforts. Also, freshmen should note that this is the first year that AU's comput- now "postal worker," etc. are like cattle and they will stam- ers have been up-to-speed with the rest of the world. Last year, many You see, the establishment feels pede in whatever direction they Sincerely, griped that the old digital terminals were outmoded. that if they can change the lan- think the herd is running. Jeff Burhans First, we had the network installed campus wide—one of the fastest on guage we use, they can change the Today, the only place you will Class of'81 any campus in the nation. Now, the installation of the Cyber Café is an illustration of AU's com- mitment to being on top of current technology and keeping students happy. And that extra day of vacation we got to celebrate Martin Luther King To be inclusive, equality must go both ways Jr. Day was in response to students' complaints. Many people complained about the University's failure to observe the holiday and the University's in our language are bad. Man. Again, if there is an estab- administration responded. In the late twentieth century, lishment, I don't think it's made up The closest we've come to a big, loud protest was when former Senator the lines have blurred between of women and minorities. Al D'Amato was scheduled to speak at last year's Commencement. The BY STEPHANIE WEBSTER traditionally male and traditionally I am a feminist who feels that if protest never occurred, as D'Amato pulled out of his speaking slot. female occupations. women really want equal rights, We hope that the University continues to provide for us, the students. Women who enforce the law are then they have to accept every- If not, though, maybe we can jump on the bandwagon and glue our- When I took an introductory soci- now "police officers." Men who thing that comes with those selves to the entrance of the campus center or march on the President's ology course in high school, my give you your peanuts on the air- rights—including such uncomfort- house at night. • teacher was a man named Mr. Carl. plane are now "stewards." People able things as being eligible for the He looked like the kind of guy you of both genders who clean hotel draft. Many women I know would would see at a truck rally. rooms are now "housekeepers." be quite willing to trade their dish But Mr. Carl taught my class a Our language has changed in both towels for machine guns. valuable lesson about gender roles. directions to become more inclu- However, I find the largest Fiat Lux "How many of you feel that you sive of both genders. resistance to the idea of women have a social advantage over Just ask any tailor how he feels being drafted comes from men, EXECUTIVE STAFF women?" he asked the men in the about being called a seamstress, or who are horrified at the thought of Editor Michelle Pancoe Darkroom Manager vacant class. Most grudgingly said yes. any barber how he feels about gentle women taking up arms to Managing Editor Stephanie Webster Webmaster vacant "And how many of you like hav- being called a hair dresser. We've fiercely defend their country. Production Manager Julie Neel Advertising Manager Miguel Sturla ing an advantage like that?" None had words for the male versions of People are like cattle, and they Business Manager Paula Whittaker Billing Manager SaraEaston of the guys was brave enough to traditionally female occupations will follow trends in language. opy Manager Jay Weisberger Subscriptions Izabela Buniek say yes. for hundreds of years; nobody has When some people change the con- News Editor Kelly Knee Faculty Adviser Robyn Goodman "Well, I bet you do," he said. called them sexist. struction of words, others follow. Arts Editor Kenneth Leidig NEXT ISSUE & DEADLINES "And how many of you guys The people who made the most I don't think most feminists Sports Editor Andy Berman Next Issue Feb. 17 think you know what it's like to be recent changes were probably not want to eradicate the word "man" Features Editor Jasmine Lellock Ad Deadline .Feb. 9 a woman? I don't think any of you the "cultural elite" or the "estab- from the English language. Why Systems Manager Jeremy Van Druff Copy Deadline .Feb. 11 really know what it's like to be a lishment." An elite group is one waste our time quibbling over triv- woman," he said. that is privileged over another, and ialities when we could fight What Mr. Carl was trying to despite changes in our society, I inequality? Editorial Policy: The Fiat Lux welcomes The Fiat Lux supports the perpetua- explain is that men have advan- don't think anyone really thinks I do think we want to be includ- feedback from its readers. Letters to the tion of a broad and liberal education con- tages they take for granted. And that the "cultural elite" is made up ed in the English language. We editor will be subject to editing for space ducive to free speech. Only unsigned edi- and content purposes. The Fiat Lux torials reflect the opinions of this perhaps women have advantages of a majority of women. don't want people to look at our reserves the right not to print any letter. newspaper. All other editorials reflect the that we take for granted. And just what is the "establish- titles and assume we're men. We Letters must be accompanied by name, author's opinion. While I agree with those who ment," anyway? I picture a group don't want our children to grow up address and telephone number. E-mail: The Fiat Lux is printed by Sun feel too much political correctness sitting around a conference table in thinking that only boys can be fire- [email protected] or mail letters Publishing Company and is typeset by the an oak-paneled room, possibly men and that only girls can be bal- to: Fiat Lux, attn: Editor, Powell Campus production staff. It is funded in part by is not a good thing, I must disagree Center, Alfred, N.Y. 14802. Student Senate. with the opinion that the changes chaired by the Cigarette Smoking lerinas. We just want equality. • February 3,1999 I Fiat LUX page 3 - Editorial/News Black history part of culture Cyber Café new

BY DEMEATRICH POUND those same opportunities, his- rap music and from demoraliz- torical documents have given us ing "Sambo" roles to Black- part of L'il Alf It has been 70 years since the the ability to recall names and exploitation flicks. first celebration of black dates of historical events in African Americans have BY KELLY KNEE Heritage in America. which African Americans have evolved more recently to roles Carter G. Woodson, born to played important roles. as lawyers, generals, Students walking into the L'il Alf Café after winter break were illiterate parents who were We fought under George respectable heroes/heroines greeted by a bank of new iMac computers where once there were both slaves, became a high Washington in the American and presidents. only tables. school teacher. Revolutionary War and we As a people in America we The new addition is the Cyber Café, a computing area built to As a teacher he noticed that fought in every war since then. have risen from slavery and give Alfred University students greater access to the Internet and there was not a curriculum in We created and invented ways moved beyond segregation, the VAX. American schools which recog- to better life in America by demanding a more recognizable The Cyber Café, which opened on the first day of classes of the nized the history of blacks in inventing items such as the stop role in the American main- spring semester, is the brainchild of Lana Meissner, assistant vice America and their accomplish- light. stream way of life. president for information services. ments. It was an African American As African Americans look to Meissner said she originally wanted a Cyber Café to be located in Eventually, Woodson started who conducted the first open the future, we expect a more Herrick Library, but the logistics of such a venture proved difficult the American Negro Academy heart surgery and also invented diversified America. to overcome. to study the importance of the modern process for separat- An America which absorbs Meissner said student requests led to the establishment of the African Americans and their ing and preserving blood. our culture and our accomplish- Cyber Café where it presently stands. The bank of five iMacs accomplishments. Ironically, Charles Drew, who ments in the academic arena replaced the three VAX terminals which were located in the cam- And on Feb. 19, 1929 he invented the procedure for pre- just as much as we are expected pus center's first-floor game room. established Negro History serving blood, was seriously to absorb European and white The iMacs were chosen for the Cyber Café because they are Week, now known to us in the injured in a 1950 car accident in American traditions, literature specifically intended as Internet computers and have no internal United States as Black History which he needed to receive a and histories. floppy drives. Month. blood transfusion but was There have been many move- Meissner said these qualities made the iMac a good choice The history of America is denied it because of his skin ments to try to accomplish this because the computers are "not intended as workstations, but as a comprised of various races of color. This event led to his death task, such as the civil rights convenience." people and their cultures, many that evening. movement, the Harlem Meissner also said Information Technology Services is not really of whom migrated to escape African American heritage is Renaissance, political endeav- concerned for the computers' safety in the presence of food and poverty and to lay down a last- deep in yesterday's and today's ors and a countless number of drinks, nor is ITS concerned about theft of the computers. ing foundation for future entertainment, from inspira- earnest ventures in hopes to be Meissner said while there is always the danger of damage from descendants of their bloodlines. tional slave melodies to blues, equally incorporated into food or beverages, most students are conscientious, and thus dam- While blacks and Native jazz, rock and roll and today's America and the rest of the age is not a concern. Americans were not allowed controversial, yet influential, world. • The computers are secured to the table, and since the campus center is locked at night, there is not a real danger of theft. Many students had positive reactions to the new computers, and said they are much faster and more convenient than the VAX ter- minals downstairs in the campus center. Provocative writing was enjoyed Evera Lovelace, a senior art major and Cyber Café user, said, "I like it much more than downstairs" and that the new computers are DEAR EDITOR: by AU." Wow. What a nice to be raised" concerning the much faster and better than the VAX. analysis. A number of students need for more strict standards Meissner said the reaction she has gotten to the new computers I was struck by three thought- in my above-mentioned engi- to deal with student disinterest has been overwhelmingly positive. ful, provocative expressions of neering communication class in the learning process. Again, There have been a few complaints, said Meissner, some dealing opinion on the editorial page of made some of the same points wow. Did your executive staff with the loss of the VAX terminals, and others regarding the choice the Dec. 9 Fiat Lux. made so eloquently in the edito- plan this page, or did your writ- of Macintosh computers instead of PCs. These complaints, however, I read first the column rial. They asked why AU would ers simply respond to current have been isolated, said Meissner. "Student apathy on campus is apparently purposefully avoid events? In either case, congrat- The funding for the Cyber Café was allocated by the Commission apparent," which documented publicizing Justice Clarence ulations on the most interesting on Planning, and it was determined that the Cyber Café was a good the failure of most students to Thomas's visit. Sharing their and coherent editorial page I use of the allocation. take advantage of extracurricu- frustration, I promised to write have seen in the Fiat in my 20 Meissner said she and the student advisory group which original- lar, educational and cultural the Provost and ask him. (Sorry years on campus. ly determined where the Cyber Café would be located are currently activities supported by student George and others, along with In either case, please consid- looking into placing similar Cafés in other places around the cam- dollars. The writer is clearly getting your quizzes back as I er continuing your analysis in pus. correct; he documented his case promised, it didn't get done.) future issues; you have made The eventual goal of placing the computers is to turn the stations well. But I had just left my Upon reading the articles, I the points, and expressed the into "information kiosks," where students and visitors could not class, which over the. past few decidéd to write this letter to positions, better than I, or any only check their e-mail and surf the Internet, but also obtain infor- weeks has explored lapses in draw attention to similarities of my colleagues, have been mation about the University, much like the electronic information ethics which lead to engineering and discrepancies. (And to ask able to do. centers established at convention centers and large hotels. disaster and failure. I saw in my Provost W. Richard Ott why I await the next installment These "information kiosks" would enable students to obtain infor- students' presentations their Clarence Thomas' visit was so with great interest; you have mation more quickly, and thus make life at Alfred more convenient, concern, indignation and strug- poorly advertised. Surely as the found issues which resonate. said Meissner. • gle to understand. My students chief academic officer, he is the were not apathetic. right person to ask!) Before I Sincerely, Next I read the editorial enti- started this letter, I read the Paul F. Johnson tled "Students left in the dark column titled "Standards need NYS College of Ceramics Your ad could Knight Club policy should be reconsidered be here! DEAR EDITOR: at the door because of this poli- good relationship with the com- cy, the likelihood is they will not munity and with the campus With affordable rates We believe the recent proposal attend Alfred University func- groups. This includes the local to make the Knight Club activi- tions in the future... regardless minors and the groups holding and a 10% discount ties only available to college stu- of whether they would be wel- functions in the Knight Club. dents or individuals over the comed or not. Another issue to A petition regarding this mat- age of 21 is unfair. keep in mind is that according to ter is currently circulating with- for all student We know there are some func- this policy 18,19 or 20-year-olds in the AU student community. A tions that have had problems in not attending college as well as concert with poor attendance organizations, the Fíat the past with minors, but we prospective AU students would isn't satisfying to anyone don't think that refusing admit- not be able to attend any Alfred involved, so please help out by tance to all unaccompanied University functions. signing this petition. Lux is a great way to minors should be the solution to We believe that allowing local rare isolated incidents. minors into Alfred University Sincerely, advertise events and There are many functions functions will have the following Jacqueline Genetti '01 held in the Knight Club regular- positive effects: the local minors Ed Jasiewicz '01 activities. ly that are very supportive of are kept off the streets, they get Kirsten Kuz '02 bringing in local crowds, includ- to enjoy the open and welcom- ing minors. The passing of a rule ing atmosphere of the Alfred Editor's Note: The new policy like this would be very unfortu- University campus and they states patrons of the Knight nate because of the trickle-down have something to do! Club must have a college ID, E-mail fiatlux or call 871-2192 if effect it would have on all Alfred We feel that it is in the best be over 21 or be accompanied University functions. interest of both the administra- by someone who meets one of you would like to advertise. If a local minor is turned away tion and student body to keep a those hi o qualifications — page 4 February 3, 1999 / Fiat LliX New^--»s s : AU observes King Day Roe v. Wade is 26 BY KELLY KNEE weather. The Registrar's Office also In Alfred, those students who saw a great deal of activity on lie famous decision is still debated Martin Luther King Jr. Day was were already in residence used Martin Luther King Jr. Day. celebrated on Jan. 18, and in Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a Carol Sliski, who works in the observance of this important chance to finalize class sched- Registrar's Office, said Monday BY KELLY KNEE them to resort to unsafe alter- holiday, Alfred University stu- ules and purchase new text- was "hectic." natives. dents had no classes. books. Larry Casey, Registrar, said Twenty-six years ago, the In a statement regarding the The University has only Marcy Bradley, manager of many students used the day to United States Supreme Court Guttmacher Institute report, recently started observing the AU bookstore, said the make last minute schedule decided the case of Roe v. Gloria Feldt, the president of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, by bookstore was open an hour changes, and finalize registra- Wade, a monumental decision Planned Parenthood postponing the start of classes later on Monday. Bradley said tion. Casey said the level of which guaranteed a woman in Federation of America, urged until the day following the holi- the staff at the bookstore activity occurring on the holi- the United States the right to the nation to remember that day. However, since the spring expected more business on the day was about the same as last terminate an unwanted preg "abortion is a health issue, not a semester officially started on Sunday before classes started, year, and that the University nancy. political one," the day after Martin Luther but that "Sunday was dead." tries very hard to be open Now, the future of the deci- In addition, Feldt encour- King Jr. Day, many students However, she said the holiday before classes start to accom- sion in Roe v Wade, and the aged the younger generations took advantage of the extra day. brought many more customers, modate students coming in. future of safe abortions for to ask older relatives about the Some students used the holi- and that the bookstore was Martin Luther King Jr. Day women is unclear, and recent years previous to the Roe v. day as an extra day of travel much busier on Martin Luther 1999 was only the second events in the United States Wade decision so they can be time, allowing them one more King Jr. Day this year than last Martin Luther King Jr. Day only serve to cloud the issue reminded what life was like day at home with their families. year. that Alfred University has In Amherst, NY, a sniper when abortion was illegal. In addition, the extra day Bradley also said that observed by delaying classes shooting through a kitchen win- The Hornell branch of helped those students for whom Monday was just as busy as the until the Tuesday following the dow killed Dr. Barnett Slepian, Planned Parenthood was travel was difficult due to the first official day of classes. holiday. • a known abortion provider in unavailable for comment on the the Amherst area. According to statement. ate some fun activities for stu- her own goals. news reports, the bullet rico- Alfred University students ...AOP dents. Pollard also has high goals for cheted around the kitchen after have access to the services that CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Brody said he shares several George's influence on the cam- hitting Slepian in the back. are guaranteed by the Roe v. of these goals for the future. He pus. Slepian had been the target Wade decision. improving the alcohol education said he agrees the judicial He said he hopes that of anti-abortion protests nince Rosetta Browne-Greaney, class so it is more meaningful process in conjunction with the "through her leadership and the the mid 1980s director of the health center, and productive for students office of AOD education needs to involvement of the SAIL peer Slepian briefly clo.«t"d his clin- said a student who goes to the assigned to the class. The class is be more effective. educators, we can reduce binge JC in 19'»2 due to protect-, hj the health center seeking to termi- a judicial sanction usually result- In addition to George's work drinking and many of the other pro-life group Operation nate a pregnancy is given ing from alcohol infractions in with SAIL, Brody said in the associated problems with sub- Rescue. However, the doctor "options counseling." the residence halls. future he hopes she will support stance abuse." continued to perform abortions Browne-Greaney said there George also has experience in the Greek community and the "I am confident in her skills, in various clinics in the Buffalo are three options when dis- this area since she has taught athletic teams by providing knowledge and expertise," area. cussing a student pregnancy, the New York State 16-hour workshops and programs they Pollard added. SU'pian's killing is not the and each is discussed with the course for people convicted of will find useful. George said she is dedicated to first act of anti-abortion viol student. driving while intoxicated. Other long-term goals include continuing her education and Ifencfe to strike Western N.Y. Should the student decide to George said she will continue to conducting research on campus improving her skills. She said Since 1994, several doctors in terminate the pregnancy, the teach this course for the state. and validating the choices of she plans to pursue a master's the area have been threatened, health center provides refer- In addition to these three those students who drink degree in Community Service and four have been wounded in rals to clinics in the area that goals, George said she intends to responsibly or not at all. Administration and would like to shooting incidents. provide abortion services. establish the AOD education Brody stressed that these are pursue a higher degree in public In spite of the danger, many In addition, the health center office as a resource in addition to long-term goals and he is con- health or health education. abortion providers- have not will do the student's follow-up sponsoring social activities. tent to let George spend this While Brody said he is very reaM-d in their i-lfort- to pro- exams, so students do not have She said she will try to influ- semester getting to know the excited about the successful con- vide women with their constitu- to return to the clinic where the ence the campus culture and cre- Alfred community and setting clusion of the search for AOD tional rights. procedure was performed, said educator, he said he is disap- A recent report by the Alan Browne-Greaney. pointed the search for a director Guttmacher Institute indicates The health center also pro- of Greek Affairs did not result in that access to safe abortions is vides "emergency contracep- ^tfv any successful candidates. essential to .-aving women's tion" to avoid potential preg- Good Food, at Better Prices "We were unable to find a can- nancy if a condom breaks or than you're used to, and we even didate who appeared to be a The report provide« e\idence someone has unprotected sex, offer Great Delivery Service. good match for our needs," that preventing women from Browne-Greaney said. Brody stated. having the legal right to termi- Twenty-six years ago Roe v. He said the current team of nate a pregnancy does not stop Wade caused controversy, and Value Special: LARGE one- administrators will continue to women from seeking such the decision continues to do so oversee the Greek organizations treatments, but rather force» today n item PIZZA & 25 JUMBO until a candidate for the position WINGS...$16.00 is found. "The position is too important Before the Senate can vote on 31 North Main St., 587-9422 or 587-9141 to settle," Brody added. •• .Impeachment the charges, however, they have Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The University will actively CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE to decide on one of two options. Friday 9 a.m.-2:30 a.m. search for a candidate to take The Senate can remove Clinton Saturday 11 a.m.-2:30 a.m. over the position this summer. Jordan could still be called to tes- from office if he is found guilty, or Sunday 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Brody said he is much more tify in person if the Senate they can decide to let him remain optimistic about this search decides the videotaped deposi- in office while still giving him a because more people look for a tions are insufficient. formal reprimand for his offenses. job during the spring and Clinton's attorneys can also call When Clinton does eventually because the relevant national witnesses if they choose. leave office, either by Senate conferences are held in the When the trial comes to a vote, removal or through the fulfill- THE CALUMA spring. He added that Neuhard the perjury and obstruction of ment of his term, he will still be was found at a similar national justice charges will be voted on open to civil charges of wrongdo- Creative Gifts, conference and it was not the separately. ing. • from the area, across first search opened for the posi- the nation & around tion. cially around the campus center, These conferences for admin- ...Ice were icy. the world istrators in student affairs will CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE However, students said they allow the University opportuni- have noticed an improvement in •Clothing Boutique ties to advertise the position as "don't remember anyone being the condition of the sidewalks •Crafted Jewelry well as to conduct initial inter- fined for violating Article V on campus. •Gourmet Foods views, Brody explained. [the article pertaining to side- Rick Walker, AU grounds "I believe we will get the right walk clearing]." Mullen also crew supervisor, said, "We try •Mixed Media Art person," Brody added. • said, "We have never been to keep the paths clear the best •Decorative Accessories called upon by the Village of we can with the resources we •Educational Toys & Books CUBA SPRING BREAK '99 Alfred to remove the snow or have. During this time of year, Wilder, cheaper, safer than ice after the first plowing." it is one of our higher priorities Florida, Mexico, Bahamas. Mullen said, "The police could and checking for ice is a daily Return flight fromToronto . 7 go and knock on everyone's routine." Faith D. Palmer, Proprietor Monday - Friday 10-5 nights hotel. $429. Organize a door telling them to clean their Walker also said, "If students 43 North Main Street, Alfred Sunday 11-4 group & travel for FREE. sidewalks, but it probably have problems they can put in a Phone: 607-587-8200 Cigar/rum bonus! 1-888-593- wouldn't be very effective." work order or call the Physical 6666. www.uniropatravel.com At first, students on AU's Plant and we will try to address [email protected] campus felt certain areas, espe- the problem immediately." • February 3,1999 I Fiat LUX page5 - I • mmm® imMmmMMmmm NeWS enate to the video games in the game Senate president, asked students room. Jan. 20 what qualities they want- UPDATE The advisory vote passed at ed to see in the new president of S the meeting Jan. 27. It is still up the University. Pellicciotti is on BY STEPHANIE WEBSTER to the Office of Student Activities the search committee to replace to make a final decision about the President Edward G. Coll Jr., Look for some changes in the studio. who has announced that he plans campus center this semester. The new Knight Club policy is to retire. Alfred University Television a response to liability concerns, Students said they wanted a went before Student Senate Jan. explained Tricia Debertolis, president who is visible on cam- 20 to ask for an advisory vote director of the campus center. pus and will participate in stu- which might allow them to use Under the policy, students will dent life. the game room in the campus need college identification (not Students complained about the center as their new studio, and necessarily AU identification) or icy paths on campus on Jan. 20. the Office of Student Activities proof that they are over 21 to They said the sand Physical presented the new Knight Club attend events in the Knight Club. Plant uses to combat the ice policy. Students with ID or who are doesn't always work, and that the Brad Berwald, AUTV's repre- over 21 are also allowed two paths through the quad are WORLDNOTES sentative, said they want to use guests, for whom they are extremely dangerous when they the game room as their studio responsible. Certain events, such are icy. because it is the right size and as student activities that involve On Jan. 27, Pellicciotti said they will be able to tap into cable the children of the community, that Physical Plant uses salt on A bill concerning college campus safety was introduced by channel 3. will be exempt from the policy, the paths when the temperature Brooklyn Democrat Edward Griffith into the New York State He also said the campus center Debertolis said. is over 20 degrees and sand when Assembly. is a logical choice for them Students spoke against the the temperature is below 20 The bill would require each college to "negotiate a written agree- because it is where other stu- new policy at the Jan. 27 meet- degrees. ment with local law enforcement that would set forth procedures to dent-run media is located. ing. They said they felt the policy Also at the Jan. 27 meeting, be followed in reporting and investigating violent crimes," accord- Students had concerns about was unfair and would lead to lack representatives of the Sexual ing to a press release. the room, including that it is not of attendance at certain events. Assault Victims Advocacy The bill is a response to the disappearance of SUNY-Albany stu- soundproof. Berwald said they Jerry Brody, vice president for Program announced that their dent Suzanne Lyall last March. would orient the studio so that Student Affairs and dean of stu- phone number has changed. • The Arby's in Alfred is gone. The signs have been removed and it noise from the campus center dents, said the policy is not nego- Students looking for a SAVAP has been eradicated from existence. would be lessened. Students also tiable due to the liability issues. advocate should now call 1-888- • Student Senate President Mike Pellicciotti announced that he will questioned what would happen Mike Pellicciotti, Student 860-1706, pin 1154. not pursue another term of office for his senior year. Elections for the Senate president and vice president will be held in March. • Greek houses are gearing up as Spring Rush starts this weekend. Registration for sorority rush runs through Friday. • Sunday night featured a "blue moon," the second full moon of the Speed in Zone: No Seatbelt Driver: • Jacob M. George, Almond, fail- month. This occurs very rarely, hence the famous saying. • Jeffrey J. Mason, Victor ($90) • J. B. Foster Jr., Angelica ($80) lire to obey traffic device ($80) • Edward W. Lamott, East • Erika L. Hoffman, Belmont • Michael C. Hornbeck, Hornell, Syracuse ($90) ($80) speed in excess 55 mph ($90) The Clinton impeachment trial continued as an effort to dismiss • Richard J. Petersen, Rochester • Gabrile E. Zitz, Rochester ($80) • Robert A. Piatt, Avoca, passed charges was voted down. ($90) stopped school bus, ($280) Videotaped depositions of three witnesses, including Monica • Joelle J. Rodas, Hamlin ($90) Wrong Way on a One-Way Street • Nathan Fuller, assault in 3rd, Lewinsky, will now be heard. Few political analysts believe that 2/3 • Andrew E.Schlau,Floral Park , • Samuel J. McNichols, Avon reduced to disorderly conduct of the Senate will vote "yes" to have the President removed. reduced to failure to obey traffic ($130) ($100) However, prosecutors maintain that this could change once their device ($100) • Karen S. Bradley, Hornell • Michael R. Barney, Alfred, fail- entire case is heard. ($100) ure to keep right ($80) • Larry Flynt, publisher of the pornographic magazine Hustler, has • Peter T. Coniff, Almond ($90) • Richard F. Croston, Andover, made himself the unofficial D.C. sex police. Disorderly Conduct failure to yield right of way ($80) After offering readers $1,000,000 for a verifiable story about a DWI: • Daniel Badeau, ($150) • Joshua R Fuller, Jamestown, tryst with a congressman, Flynt has started to attack unfaithful • Karen S. Bradley, Hornell, • Kevin K. Kesel, Hamlin ($100) possession of more then one representatives, mainly Republicans. reduced to DWAI ($500) license ($80), falsely reported an • Corruption in the Olympics has started to go beyond athletes on • Michael R. Barney, Alfred, Expired Inspection: incident, reduced to disorderly drugs. A number of members of the International Olympic reduced to DWAI ($500) • Robert L. Sherman 4th, Alfred conduct ($100) Committee have resigned amid allegations of bribery surrounding • Seth N. Spangler, Hamburg Station ($55) • Richard J Kiley, Lake the upcoming Salt Lake City Winter Games. ($125) Ronkonkoman, AUO 3rd ($230) Members of the IOC accepted bribes to ensure the Utah city Passing in a No Passing Zone: • Jason R. Ely, Belmont ($55) • Seth N. Spangler, Hamburg, would get the bid for the 2002 games. Many called for Salt Lake to • Keith M. Hooker, Bolivar ($130) one headlight ($40) be stripped of the event but it was not. There is also speculation as • Bradley G. Neale, Walton ($80) Other: • Beryamin A. Bagley, Naples, to whether or not bribes were taken to get Sydney, Australia the • Samuel J. McNichols, Avon, dri- disturbing the peace, ($50) 2000 summer games. ving out of class ($80) • The NBA lockout was settled a day before the NBA Board of Governors was going to scrap the entire season. Teams then had to scramble to sign draft picks and free agents. The league will play a shortened season, with the NBA finals pos- sibly ending in late June. • Music critics were surprised to hear that Marilyn Manson would tour with Courtney Love's band, Hole. The two rockers have shot disparaging remarks at each other in the past. • A couple of people with more time on their hands than most have begun a mission to get Cap'n Crunch promoted to admiral. They currently have 1,500 names on a petition to send to Quaker Oats to get the cereal officer a new rank. The change from Captain to Admiral is quite a jump byU.S. mili- tary standards. The promotion could "change the cereal world as we know it," according to their website.

A magnitude six earthquake shook Columbia last week, killing over 1,000 people.... Aftershocks of the quake hindered rescue efforts. Civil unrest has also hampered the recovery efforts, as rioting and looting have been the first concern with authorities. • Turkey has spoken out against the United States and British bombings of Iraq. Turkey's premier said he has great concern over the entire situation. Turkey joins a list of countries, including Russia, who have spo- ken out against bombing Iraq. The announcement came shortly after the United States confirmed one missile flew off-track into a residential area. Russia had made their statement at the end of last PHOTO BY BETSY KACHMAR year. The game room in the campus center may be getting a facelift. AUTV is planning on building their studio in the The Russian government also passed a resolution asking for space. Students did use the room to check e-mail, but with the addition of the new Cyber Café, the old VAX Monica Lewinsky to convince President Clinton to stop the aggres- terminals have been removed. The idea to convert the game room to a studio was brought up at Student sion against Iraq. Senate and was approved Jan. 27. Senate does not have the final say as to whether or not AUTV can build, • Our solar system may lose a planet. There is debate over whether however. Some concerns have been raised as to what will happen to the video games currently located in the to strip Pluto of planetary status in the science world. A vote on room. whether to demote Pluto from planetary status is scheduled for the spring. February 3,1999 / Fiat LUX T\itors help improve writing

BY CARMEN ANDREWS Western Civilizations, Art majors in the subject of your History, philosophy, science, paper. Most of us aren't Faulkner or engineering and English can Devon Bella, a student who Hemingway, so we need help take advantage of the Writing frequently uses the Writing with our writing skills. The Center. Center for her English papers, Writing Center, located in room Students who come to the said, "The Writing Center 003 on the basement floor of Writing Center want help with assists me with transitions and Seidlin, is a helpful place to all stages of a paper, from orga- the organization of my papers, improve yourself as a writer nization to grammar." and the tutors help me improve and produce better papers. Westacott also stressed that, what I write for my classes." The quote "Our job is to pro- "Everyone can benefit from Westacott also provided some duce better writers, not better someone else looking at a paper. advice for students who want to writing," by Stephen North, It's getting the one-on-one utilize the Writing Center. which hangs on the Center's attention you do not get in "Come prepared to work," wall, explains the goal of the class." she said. "If students have a tutors who work there. Anyone can go to the Writing long paper they should plan Vicki Westacott, director of Center; however, an appoint- ahead and bring one section at a the Writing Center, said, "any- ment is recommended. Simply time." one can use this service because go to the Writing Center; out- "It is also a good idea to come we have a student tutor for side of its door there is a sign- in during all stages of the paper every major. up sheet. (thesis, rough draft, final draft) PHOTO BY BETSY KACHMAR Students who need assistance When you pick a time slot you if the student can," Westacott An empty building is all that remains of the Arby's that was located on with papers for classes such as can also choose a tutor who added. • Rte. 244 just outside the Village. Smart AU students to participate in regional competition

BY JASMINE LELLOCK of trivia wizards, said Dan play up to 16 teams throughout but this is four time tournament an Alfie during the annual award Napolitano, director of student the day. attendee Paige Junker's last shot ceremony, which will be held in How much does the human brain activities. "We start at 8:30 a.m. and com- at stardom." May. weigh? Napolitano will accompany the pete until 5:30 p.m. with a short "I think they have a good shot," Last year, Junker's team, called Who wrote We Are Our team on Feb. 19 for the regional lunch break," she said. he said. BOB, received the Alfie. The Mothers' Daughters, and who is competition. The top four teams at the event Junker said her goal this year is team also included Jeneen her mother? Senior Biology Major Paige receive plaques, and the number "to beat everyone else and give Lehocky, Craig Calvert and Brian Questions like these might be Junker, a three-year competitor one team attends nationals. Cornell a run for their money." Anderson. asked of this year's regional in the event, explained the con- There is also a wild card spot Mike Pellicciotti, a junior busi- By the way, the human brain College Bowl competitors. test is "intense, but it's a lot of for one second place team in the ness administration major, weighs about eight pounds. The top four high-scoring com- fun." national competition. explained, "I am excited not only And, as Junker readily sup- petitors in the Student Activities She added that each team plays For the past two years, the AU about participating in the contest, plied when questioned in last Board sponsored AU College against all of the other teams at team has placed in the top four but to have fun with the other week's round, the author of We Bowl tournament will join teams least once in a trivia question and spots. competitors." Are Our Mothers' Daughters is from all over the region at Cornell answer session. Napolitano commented, "In the In recognition of its achieve- Cokie Roberts, and her mother is University to battle for the title Junker said their team may past, no one has beaten Cornell, ments, the top AU team receives Cindy Boggs. •

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BY JASMINE LELLOCK sneezing, sore throat, headache, drink lots of fluids, especially Not sick yet? Brown-Greaney prevention against the virus cough, fever,... chills, moderate fruit juice, increase rest, and made this recommendation: from about one week after the Feeling a bit under the weath- to severe fatigue, weakness, take over the counter pain "Make sure you wash your shot through one year after the er? You are not alone, said and muscle aches." relievers." hands often and sleep more." time of the shot, according to Nurse Practitioner and "I'm tired of being sick, and I She emphasized to take drugs Another means of prevention the Center for Disease Control. Director of the Health Center want to get better," commented such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen, is the flu vaccine. Crandall Health Center can Rosetta M. Brown-Greaney. Junior Art and Design Major but not aspirin. The vaccine is an effective give the vaccine. • "Since Jan. 18, we have treat- Christine Zuba. ed 220 students; the majority of Zuba suffered from the virus these had the flu or its ramifica- for over a week. tions, including strep throat, Some complications of sinusitis, and ear infections," influenza include the potentially she added. life-threatening bronchitis and As noted in an e-mail sent by pneumonia, according to the the Health Center to students Internet homepage of The and faculty, the symptoms of American Lung Association. influenza include "runny nose, According to the Center for Disease Control, New York is iMHi the only state with numbers in excess of the standard rates for the flu epidemic. Brown-Greaney commented that New York City's high inci- dence level is the reason New York's numbers are higher than the average. The areas surrounding Alfred, including those served by St. James Mercy Health and Allegany County Hospitals, have rates below the norm. In Brown-Greaney's estima- tion, the high rates in Alfred may be due to the large number of students hailing from the New York City area.

So, when should you seek PHOTO BY BETSY KACHMAR PHOTO BY BETSY KACHMAR medical attention? The Crandall Health Center has been inundated with patients suffering from the flu and related aliments. The health center hours are listed "If the symptoms last for 48- Appointments have been hard to come by because of the number of sick people. The Health Center recommends on the front door. Students are 72 hours, you should schedule that students get plenty of rest to avoid getting sick. For people who wish to avoid getting the flu, the Health Center advised to make appointments due an appointment," said Brown- offers the popular annual flu vaccine. Students who feel sick for more than two days should schedule an appoint- to flu season. Greaney. "In the meantime, ment.

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BY JAY WEISBERGER which will take them to Chicago BY JAY WEISBERGER almost telepathic way. The band and showed everyone they and Louisville before swinging seemed to be having as much aren't afraid to keep a light You would think that after south and then up the East Student Activities Board start- fun as everyone else. mood around their show. dancing up a storm, running Coast. ed off the second semester of The band showed they have The band's new single laps around stage and singing "It's tiring," Nields said. She small acts with Friday's perfor- enough energy to power the "Snowman" was also a nice for an hour, Katryna Nields added that one of the draw- mance by The Nields in the Village of Alfred. Katryna piece. would be exhausted. backs of being a small band is Knight Club. danced in ways that would In between songs, the band Nields, however, was glowing that "you show up for a show in Perform is the key word, too, make Beck proud. featured some "interactive" after The Nields' Knight Club some city and you play for for the band went far beyond More than once, a band mem- antics. set, Friday. about 20 people." merely playing their songs for The crowd got into their You can't blame her for being Not that the band doesn't the more than 100 students and funny anecdotes about speeding in a good mood. A year ago, have a following. They have fans who came. " The band's pol- tickets and icebergs. Their record label consolidation found 20,000 names on their mailing All night, the 5-piece from ish, song-writing "clap-o-meter," used to deter- the Nields without a label. list, according to their official Northampton, Mass. displayed mine who in the crowd had Now, the Nields are signed website. their ability to work a crowd, and energy made heard of people like Sonic and in no danger of being While Nields expressed she play with a passion and have this a wonderful Youth, entertained as well. dropped by their current label, would have no problem playing fun. The band harnessed the Zoe (part of Rounders to larger crowds, she is wary of Led by the flowing vocals of show... I wish enthusiasm of the audience by Records). becoming too big. sisters Nerissa and Katryna sliding into a rousing rendition Without record label worries "I don't want to be huge," she Nields, the band made many in more mainstream of "Lovely Rita," the Beatles' on her mind, Nields discussed said. "I want to play the venues the low-key crowd get up and bands would classic. her inspirations, especially Ani we want." dance. The band finished their set DiFranco. She talked about how lucky The vocals were reminiscent share the same with an excellent set of songs, "I am totally inspired by Ani Pearl Jam is, in that the group of Natalie Merchant, the Indigo including "Alfred Hitchcock" as an artist," she said. is not as huge as they once Girls and Jewel. exuberance the and "The Train." Nields explained that, like were. This, she explained, This group could easily stand Nields show in As an added bonus, band DiFranco, having folk roots allows them to play whichever alone on the vocal talents of the members stuck around to chat allows for more fun. venue they wish. two sisters. their set." with audience members after "Up in the folk world, where "It's rare to fall into that The band moves beyond just the show. we're from, you can be humor- crack," she said, explaining that having pretty voices, however. ber would bound about the The band's polish, song-writ- ous on stage," she said. "With very few bands can call their The rest of the band (David stage and the room. It was ing and energy made this a won- most rock you have to be seri- own shots like that. Nields on electric guitar, Dave refreshing to see such life on derful show. ous. You can be sexy, but not As Nields spoke, an audience Chalfant on bass and Dave stage. Too often, a band seems to funny." member walked up to compli- Hower on drums), add a rolling, The band showed they also just be going through the The band has released four ment her on the band's perfor- and sometimes rollicking, ele- have some excellent material. motions on stage. Not the full-length albums, including mance. ment to the songs. Not one of the songs played in Nields. their most recent release titled If this trend continues on the Together, the band rocks out. the hour-plus set was a slouch. I wish more mainstream Play. tour, the band may very well Their cohesiveness was clearly "Check it Out" was especially bands would share the same And play they will. The find themselves playing for evident, as they communicated notable. The song plays the exuberance the Nields show in Nields have just started a tour larger crowds very soon. • with each other on stage in an loud-soft game, to perfection thfiir_set. Q... ¿¿¿a • ' I ¡S ¡fS§fl »"'"i^ Dancers cf'^sK© get ready

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A special feature is underway Alfred University for the upcoming dance concert, Mar. 18-20. I Dally Service To: Alfred, Olean, Chamber Singers will present Hornell, Bath,Coming selections of music from Kenya. Elmlra & Blnghamton The dancers on stage will per- form with them. Plus 3 Dally Departures to New York City Assistant Professor of Dance ; Westchester, Queens & Long Island Susan Caligaris said a title for Also Serving the concert has not been chosen. " JFK, LaGuardla and Newark Airports Caligaris is also the director of the concert and will meet with students to decide what kind of Connecting Service to: Albany, Rochester, Buffalo choreography will be submit- Ithaca and Stamford ted. "Each student has some- ALFRED - Alfred Sports Center 607-587-9144 thing unique to offer," Caligaris BATH - Liberty Street News 607-776-4728 said. HORNELL - JMJ Stop & Shop 800-631 -8405 2/hortLme- Such an event has multiple benefits, she said. Dancers are afforded an opportunity to share a part of themselves with their peers and the community. The process of creating their Meeting times have work brings them together as PHOTO BY JULIE NEEL AU students. The campus com- Winter came back with the students for the semester. Already Alfred munity is entertained and changed, has received more snow than it did last winter. Students enjoyed the moved by what they see. snow while it was here by snowboarding, sledding and building snow- "The dance is an art form that men. Throwing snowballs is still illegal in the Village of Alfred. reveals the power to communi- cate with your body, and every- fiat Lu?t one who allows themselves to experience it comes away feel- 7 apartments for rent '99 - '00 ing more connected to the generai meetings The Alamo human race," Caligaris said. The concert is sponsored by and the the Division of Performing have moved to Gray Gingerbread House Arts. Main St. across from Community Bank "I've always enjoyed the vari- ety of the dance concerts," said BEST LOCATION IN ALFRED Junior Biology Major Jessica 12:30 on Mondays, Range: single to 8 students Makowski. "The" performers are Call for information 324-7333 or 587-8403 exquisite and intimate on stage. That takes practice." • February 3,1999 / Fiat LtíX page » — A&E/News SAB still searching for perfect large act Though bids have fallen through with some bands, AU may still see a large concert this semester

BY JAY WEISBERGER for the show. out the show gives us another Clay said he is working very the idea of a Wednesday night "It'll happen soon," Blake said, $20,000." hard to ensure a good concert large act, citing that a band could It is never long after winter noting that SAB is working hard SAB cannot use all of these this year. be as much as $15,000 cheaper for break ends when students begin to book an act. funds just to pay for the band. "I don't want to be known as a show in the middle of the week. to ask what band AU will bring Despite not having an act Security, T-shirts, catering and the large act chair who didn't "I'd like to see how that would to campus for the large act. booked, Blake is not concerned an electric generator are just a bring a large act," he joked. do," he said. Student Activities Board is about booking one. few of the many peripheral items Clay said he talks to AU's Napolitano added that, while asking the same question. "We can put together a show in that SAB must pay for to spon- booking agent every day to look there is no large act booked now, "It's a tricky procedure," said less than a month if we have to," sor a show. into possibilities. the possibility remains that AU Director of Student Activities Blake said. These limitations mean more He noted that last year's Third could have two shows this semes- Dan Napolitano, referring to "A lot of groups are touring expensive bands, those who Eye Blind/Smashmouth double- ter under the right circum- booking the large act. right now," Napolitano said. charge nearly six figures, are out headliner came up at the last stances. In the fall SAB unsuccessfully "We're looking for just the right of reach for AU. minute. In the event a large act is not attempted to secure Our Lady group." Also, a band's tour itinerary Clay is aware of the high stan- booked, the money would roll Peace and Soul Coughing. Two The "right" group is a band the must "work" for an AU show, dards students set for a large act. over to next year, meaning AU weeks ago, a bid to get Rusted bulk of the student population Napolitano added. "When we don't bring huge could book an even larger act, Root also fell through. will enjoy. "We're a great in-between names, they get disappointed," Napolitano said. SAB isn't giving up, however. It is not that simple, however. school," he said, explaining that if he said. "I think SAB is playing it SAB President Laura Blake indi- Money and timing play a role a band is traveling from Clay noted that in order to sell smart," Napolitano said. cated that there are bids being as well, Napolitano said. Cleveland or Buffalo to New out a show in Alfred, SAB will "They know the scene and considered. She could not divulge "Student Senate gives us York City or Philadelphia, Alfred need to book a fairly mainstream they aren't just going to blow whom the bids concerned or $20,000 for the large act," is a great place to stop. act. their money on anything," he which dates are being considered Napolitano explained. "Selling SAB large act chair David He also said he is toying with said. • DMB has success with live CDAlfi e design contest offers BY JOSEPH FRUHMAN which is a Reynolds original. ity to pull off tricky chords and winning artist $1,000 For the most part, the show is timing schemes. If I were to pick A major reason for the Dave straightforward without a lot of the three best tracks on Luther BY MICHELLE PANCOE will split the $1,000. Matthews Band's success can be anecdotal tales characteristic to they would be: A sample sculpture must be credited to the fact that the taping these types of Dave Matthews • "Warehouse," a song about "And the Alfie goes to..." submitted by Feb. 26 to be of their shows is allowed. This is concerts. The only thing that Dave's experiences while living in Returning students are used reviewed by a committee what some say made their rise to resembles Matthews' usual ram- Virginia. The track starts off to hearing that line. including faculty, staff and stu- fame relatively short, as tapes bling is the story/song "Little somewhat dark with Dave's deli- They are also used to seeing dents. would be traded and sent all over Thing" in which he begins to tell a cate crooning, which he does so the little trophies given out to The student entering the the world. This allowed DMB to tale about a girl from whom he well, in the background. The song the award winners. But there contest must "be capable and sell out venues, even if they never asked directions in New York gets very fevered and then very may be a change in the works have the resources to create played the city before. City. mellow during the chorus. for the actual trophies. 25-30 similar trophies by Apr. Time passed and the band's Aside from this eerie little story, • The happy-go-lucky "One A $1,000 prize will be award- 23," according to the press fame grew. What was originally Matthews and Reynolds stick to Sweet World," an optimistic, seize- ed to the student who designs release. intended to be a nonprofitable the familiar tunes: "Tripping the-day tune. A prolonged jam at the new Alfie award. The release also stated that hobby turned into a huge contro- Billies," "Satellite," "Ants the end of the song adds to the About 30 Alfie Awards are farther funds will be provided versy as people would sell tapes of Marching," and a slowed down track's dreamy lyrics. Reynolds' presented each May in recogni- by the University to defer the shows for ridiculous amounts of funky version of "What Would You back playing is evident towards tion of student creativity and production costs. money. Finally, in 1997, DMB's Say." the end. spirit. Each sculpture must have management released Live at Red Matthews' dynamic voice can be • "Crash Into Me," the song that This year's Alfie Award cer- space for a flat plaque to be Rocks, the first of six live CD's heard a lot more clearly without some say is DMB's most popular. emony on May 1 will be the 5th engraved with the winner's that would hopefully combat the the rest of DMB backing him up. Done as an acoustic song, "Crash" annual event. name. growing "bootlegging" problem. The best example of this can be is played a lot faster and with The sculpture contest has And finally, the sculpture The second of these albums is heard in "Halloween," as Dave more emotion. Although it is basi- been developed to "tap into the will need to be reproduced Live at Lather College, an acoustic changes his pitch an amazing cally a simple song, the two turn it artistic talents of Alfred each year. show featuring only Dave amount of times. Although he is into a terrific melody. University students," accord- Royalty fees will be negoti- Matthews and his longtime friend, heckled by critics for doing so, the Both men make the whole idea ing to a press release from the ated. Tim Reynolds. The album fea- changes add a little something of acoustic music seem a lot more Office of STudent Activities. This year's Alfie Award cer- tures an extensive 23 song set list extra to the mood of the song. interesting. Live at Luther College There are a few rules emony will be the first to fea- that spans DMB's first three The album as a whole is a living is for those who can recognize and involved in the contest. ture a unique creation of an albums and includes four previ- testament to the talent Matthews appreciate music in its natural Teams of students may AU student or group of stu- ously unreleased tracks, one of possesses. He has an uncanny abil- form. • enter, but the winning team dents. • • - lllilil:

APARTMENTS AVAILABLE Blood flowsfreel y in Knight Club FOR THIS SEMESTER

BY KELLY KNEE Phlebotomists from the Red ing blood initially, he would AND SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 Cross took the donations and donate again if the opportunity • Five-bedroom house on 20 Terrace St. Newly monitored those who had finished arose. Saving a person's life does not remodeled and well-insulated. Close to AU campus. have to mean performing the donating. However, due to the strict Heimlich maneuver on a choking Faryna said that the low num- requirements surrounding blood • Two 4-bedroom apartments and one 1-bed- victim, or pulling a drowning bers in blood banks in the winter donation in the United States, room apartment at 17 Reynolds St. Many large made the timing excellent for the there were students who were child from the ocean. rooms and lots of character. Sometimes saving a life is as AU blood drive. unable to donate in the drive. simple as donating blood. Those wishing to donate blood There are a myriad of reasons • Two 3-bedroom apartments at 70 West On Jan. 28, the AU Biology could either make an appoint- that a person would be ineligible University St. for a group of six or two groups of ment previous to the day of the to donate blood, the most com- Club sponsored a blood drive for three. the American Red Cross. drive, or just walk in on the day mon reasons being anemia and Emily Faryna, Biology Club of the drive. illness. • Four-bedroom apartment on South Main St. vice president, said over 100 peo- Of the over 100 people who Some of these students partici- at the Grange. Also with another nice apartment. ple donated blood during the donated blood in the drive, many pated in the blood drive in other To be remodeled for next school year. drive, which was set up in the were students who had never ways, by helping with the run- Knight Club and run by the Red donated blood before. ning of the drive, said Faryna. • Also five houses in Alfred Station with one and Cross. Seth Perkins, a freshman com- Faryna also said the Biology two bedrooms. Two miles from campus near the An e-mail sent to students puter science major, said he had Club is planning another blood Alfred Station Post Office. One or two-bedroom over the weekend indicated that never donated blood before, and drive for sometime in March, giv- apartmentsat the Cow Palace, a ten plex building, ing students who missed donat- 113 pints of usable blood were that it was an "OK experience." 1.2 miles from campus in the other direction. donated. Perkins also said, "I don't miss ing in the January drive another Volunteers and members of the my blood one drop." opportunity to give. These apartments are affordable for the struggling Biology Club registered people Another student who donated The American Red Cross college student. Landlord is fair about security willing to donate, distributed the in the drive, Junior Art Major encourages anyone who is med- deposits. Responsible pet owners are welcome. questionnaires potential donors Rob York, said he wanted to do ically eligible to give blood to do must fill out before donating and something helpful. so, as blood banks are always in Appointments can be made by calling monitored the snack table set up York also said that while he need of more donations to replen- 587-8637 or(716) 593-6185 for people who gave blood. was a "little nervous" about giv- ish dwindling supplies. • Men's Basketball Super Bowl XXXIII

Next home game Final Score Denver 34, Atlanta 19 vs. RfT, 2/9,8 p.m., McLane Center Fiat Sports Keefer's standout '98 season recognized BY ANDY BERMAN Moving from free safety to strong safety impacted Keefer's Sophomore Strong Safety Brian play immensely. At the begin- Keefer was not even sure which ning of the season, it appeared position he would be playing for Keefer would be playing free the Saxon football team. safety, and senior Nick Mancini By season's end, Keefer tal- would be in the strong safety lied up seven different awards slot. for his play on the field. Mancini had to leave the team Keefer's latest award and because of the hazing incident most impressive was being last semester, which moved selected as NCAA Division III Keefer to strong safety. honorable mention by USA "Strong safety suits me Football. more," Keefer said. "He was our leader on defense Keefer's other awards were and simply took over football Hewlett-Packard 3rd Team Ail- games at times this season," American, Hansen's Football said AU Head Coach Dave Gazette Honorable Mention All- Murray. American and 1st Team All- "Brian is a true competitor. East Region, USA Football He raised the level of play for Division III Defensive Player of our entire defensive unit with the Week, ECAC 1st Team All- his actions on the field," Murray Star and ECAC Upstate NY said. Defensive Player of the Week. Keefer, who has been playing Last season, Keefer was organized football since he was named team MVP for his team- eight years old, said, "It feels leading 115 tackles, and was sec- PHOTO PROVIDED great, but I'm only out doing ond on the team with four inter- Brian Keefer (#37) makes one of his many tackles of the season. Keefer gained national recognition for what I like to do." ceptions and 4.5 sacks. • his accomplishments on the field.

Scores galore: Saxon sports roundup Wrestling makes for good TV Men's Basketball (8-9) Lincoln 14 pts., Valitutto 13 Rochester Area Invite: 2nd of 5 Coral Springs Classic pts., 12 rebs. Winkky 1st 1,500m (4:16.33), BY ANDY BERMAN Nazareth 89, AU 73 Young 1st shot put (13.19m), B. Striker 1st 100 free (49.16), Smith 22 pts., Quinlan 14 pts., AU 66, Cazenovia 61 Scheibner 1st 800m (2:07.79), 3rd 50 free, T. Striker 1st 100 While I was home on break, one of Stedman 13 pts. O'Connor 22 pts., Valitutto 18 Liekfiold let 40m hurdles (5.9), breast (55.27) , 2nd 100 free, my friends was watching pts., 10 rebs., Kushner 18 pts. Sabato 1st pole vault (3.65), 2nd Kerwin 4th 100 back (57.22) wrestling. And since there isn't a AU 79, Houghton 52 200m (24.75), Kulzer 1st 3,000m whole lot to do while on break, I Smith 21 pts., 7 rebounds, 7 AU 65, Clarkson 64 (9:28.62) Madejczyk 2nd shot Women's Swimming and Diving sat down and watched with him. assists; Quinlan 16 pts. O'Connor 18 pts., Kushner 15 put (13.04m), 2nd 35# weight At first, I couldn't believe that I pts., Valitutto 11 rebs. (12.20m) Nazareth 131, AU 103 was actually watching wrestling. SUNY Cortland 83, AU 59 In a class right before mid-semes- Smith 14 pts., McKinnon 13 Lycoming 74, AU 38 Women's Track and Field Jeitler 1st lm diving (175.80), ter, I was making fun of a man pts., 9 rebounds Valitutto 8 pts., 6 rebs. 1st 3m diving (161.90), M. who wrote a letter about Fredonia Open Ligerman 1st 800 free (9:59.74), wrestling in Newsweek. AU 69, Keuka 62 St. Lawrence 100, AU 63 Ares 1st 500m (1:24.6) school H. Ligerman 1st 200 fly When I was younger, I watched Filosa 20 pts., McKinnon 14 Valitotto 13 pts., 11 rebs., record, Gaydos, Brewer, Boadi, (2:40.31), Burke 1st 200 back wrestling religiously. I could pts., 16 rebs. Lincoln 13 pts. Ares 2nd 4x400 relay (4:28.2), (1:37.32) name every move, every athlete, Brewer 2nd long jump (4.81m) every announcer... I could even AU 84, Hartwick 81 Clarkson 63, AU 52 Spring Invitational: 3rd of 6th tell you the referee's name. This Filosa 33 pts., 6 assists, Smith Valitutto 16 pts., 13 rebs., Rochester Area Invite: 3rd of 5 was back when Hulk Hogan was 12 pts., 6 rebs. O'Connor 14 pts., Kushner 14 Brewer 1st high jump (1.57m) Brooks 1st 50 breast (32.75), king and the Heart Foundation pts. school record, Martin 1st 1st 100 breast <1:12.63), was still intact. AU 65, Medaille 61 1,000m (3:49.01) Picarelle 50 fly (28.73), H. But then the entire issue of Filosa 22 pts., 6 assists, Elmira 74, AU 32 Ligerman 2nd 100 fly (1:03.80) wrestling being fake surfaced. I Valentine 11 pts. Valitutto 7 pts., Lincoln 7 rebs. Men's Swimming and Diving Kaehmar 2nd 50 free (26.75), was 14 years old or so, and my 3rd 100 free (58.50), Ohlson world was crushed. Wrestling was St. Lawrence 76, AU 69 (2 OT) Men's Alpine Skiing Nazareth 122, AU 116 3rd 50 breast (35.11), 3rd 100 more fake than Milli Vanilli. Filosa 23 pts., Quinlan 20 pts., breast (1:13.87) This is what makes professional Culbreth 12 rebs. Cornell Invitational: 1st of 9 T Striker 1st 200 IM (2:13.84) wrestling different from anything Engle 1st giant slalom, Walsh pool record, 1st 200 back AU 118, Lycoming 85 else. It is fake. Everyone knows Clarkson 69, AU 58 2nd giant slalom, 2nd slalom (2:10.45) pool record, B. Striker it, but no one cares. Filosa 22 pts., McKinnon 10 pts. Washburn 4th slalom 1st 100 free (53.83) pool record, Kaehmar 1st 50 free (26.28), 1st I don't really care if the match- 1st 200 free (1:59.40), Dobe 1st 100 free (58.31), H. Ligerman es were all scripted. This is great AU 89, Elmira 81 Morrisville Invitation: 1st of 8 3m diving (203.95), Berman 1st 1st 100 fly (1:04.01), M. entertainment, almost as good as Quinlan 28 pts., Docteur 17 Engle 1st giant slalom, Walsh lm diving (212.75) Ligerman 1st 500 free (5:35.54), Roller Derby, which is starting to pts., McKinnon 8 rebs. 4th slalom 1st 400 IM (5:06.02), Brooks 1st make a comeback too. Sprint Invitational: 4th of 5 100 breast (1:09.68) The wrestlers in the WWF and Women's Basketball (5-11) Women's Alpine Skiing WCW are probably the best over- Berman 1st Diving (371.9), T. Coral Springs Classic all athletes in the world. RIT 50, AU 37 Cornell Invitational: 3rd of 8 Striker 1st 100 free (48.14), 1st Professional wrestlers are very Valitutto 11 pts., 10 rebs., Titus 3rd slalom, llth giant 100 IM (56.39), 1st 100 Back H. Ligerman 6th 100 IM strong and flexible. They pick Ratchuk 11 pts. slalom (54.08), 2nd 50 back (26.54),B. (1:04.07), Brooks 8th 100 breast each other up and throw each Striker 2nd 50 Breast (29.86), (1:12.90), Kaehmar 9th 50 free other around like rag dolls. They Cortland 90, AU 57 Morrisville Invitational: 2nd of 2nd 50 free (22.62), 3rd 100 free (27.01) do flips, jump off the top ropes, Ratchuk 19 pts., Valitutto 5 8 (49.16), Kerwin 1st 50 back get tossed onto tables and do rebs., Lincoln 5 rebs. Becky Overbake 1st giant (25.69), 2nd 100 back (55.75) News from around Alfred: twisty-turvy reversals that just slalom, Lord 4th slalom •Senior Jamie Pierce was blow my mind. Houghton 79, AU 44 AU 117, Lycoming 88 named an honorable mention Now I'm not saying that have Ratchuk 16 pts., Valitutto 9 Men's Track and Held preseason Ail-American by become a die-hard fan of pts., 5 rebs. B. Striker 1st 200 free (1:48.10), Face-Off '99 College Lacrosse wrestling again. You won't see me Fredonia Open 1st 100 free (48.89), T. Striker Yearbook, and by College carrying around an Austin 3:16 Baptist Bible 68, AU 58 Young 3rd shot put (13.81m) 400 IM (4:29.56), 100 back Lacrosse USA. sign anytime soon. But, if I am Valitutto 13 pts., 14 rebs., qualified for NYS and ECAC (53.92), Kerwin 1st 50 free •The Men's Lacrosse Team has home watching TV, and wrestling Kushner 10 pts. Championships, Scheibner 2nd (22.42), 1st 100 fly (57.67), the 13th strongest schedule of is on, for some reason, I will triple jump (12.35m), Koelher Harrington 1st 1000 free the 110 Division III schools watch. Keuka 78, AU 57 3rd 500 m (1:12.9) (10:47.89), 1st 500 free (5:13.73) according to LaxPower. And I will like it. •