Money grubbing baseball player not welcome.

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Anita Newman, wife of Baruch treat- College alumnus and benefactor William Newman, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from compli- ment cations from emphysema. Mr. and Mrs. Newman, whose names adorn our main campus n Professors and library building, met and fell in love in Evander Childs High School speak out against in the Bronx. Soon after, they part- ed ways as Mrs. Newman headed to lack of pay Hunter College and Mr. Newman entered Baruch, at a mere 15 years BY ROB REALE of age. SENIOR STAFF WRITER According to Baruch College President Kathleen Waldron, who On the same day Th e New York met the Newmans a week before Times printed an article with na- becoming the school’s president, tional scope about the decline Mrs. Newman, “used to come to of tenured professors in colleges Baruch when she was dating Bill. across America, last Tuesday, Nov. Th ey went to fraternity events to- 20, the union that represents CUNY gether.” employees staged a second install- Mr. Newman left to serve in ment of their “Campaign of Out- the U.S. Navy during World War II. rage” regarding the short changing Upon returning in 1947, he gradu- of adjunct professor pay. ated with a degree in real estate and Complete with turkey costumes he and Mrs. Newman were married and turkey whistles, they attempt- that year. Waldron recalled that “he ed to deliver a Th anksgiving turkey tells the story at graduation that he to Baruch President Kathleen Wal- had his robe and she wasn’t of his dron, who was not available to ac- class so she wasn’t allowed to go cept it. into the auditorium. But he bor- “Adjuncts” can hold various rowed a robe from somebody else positions within a university, but and put a robe on her and snuck the key piece of information is that her into graduation so she could they are part-time contracted em- watch him graduate, because they ployees. Th ey are hired for a spe- only had two tickets for parents. It’s cifi c period of time — in the case of very sweet.” lecturers, usually a semester. Th ey Although Mrs. Newman had do not enjoy any assurance of con- chosen to attend Hunter College, tinuous employment; there is no former Vice President for College seniority for adjuncts. Advancement David Gallagher Because their employment is noted, “I think she felt that Baruch not secured by tenure, no adjunct was really her alma mater, she was would speak on the record for this as committed to Baruch as Bill. She article. felt in some ways more connected Th e “Campaign of Outrage” con- to the students here, the two of them cerns a policy whereby Baruch and would come and visit students all four other CUNY schools pay 2/3 the time. Bill would come and lec- BORIS BERDICHEVSKIY I THE TICKER of the normal weekly salary to ad- junct professors for the 15th week A memorial at the 25th Street entrance of the Newman Vertical Campus commemorates the life and death of Anita Newman. of class, fi nals week. SEE NEWMAN PAGE 2 Baruch’s position is that a fi nal exam lasts two hours, so instead of paying for a standard week of three credit hours, the salary is reduced JP Morgan puts Baruch up ‘front’ by 1/3 to represent the “actual” number of hours the adjunct pro- fessor works. BY ROGER GELFAND and Trading divisions. Baruch stu- tive jobs. Th e video was done from cussion. After a formal half-hour Q- For the fi rst fourteen weeks of STAFF WRITER dents were excited for the chance a global perspective, and featured and-A period, students were given the semester, adjuncts are paid for to impress JP Morgan recruiters talented young employees from the chance to informally network three hours per week per class, but Th ursday Nov. 8 marked a mon- and eagerly awaited the event. Th e several continents. One employee with recruiters. in the 15th week, they are paid for umental day for Baruch students. room was packed with students featured in the video was Melissa Baruch students fi rst inquired two. It was the fi rst time that a major eager to learn more about the pres- Acosta, a recent Baruch graduate about the reason that members of Th e Professional Staff Con- investment bank has designated tigious fi rm. Th e event featured six currently working in the New York the panel picked their particular gress (PSC), the CUNY union, Baruch College as target school for distinguished JP Morgan employ- offi ce. Th e format of the presenta- business area. Melissa A. Smith, an argues that the logic is faulty for recruitment in investment banking ees, including multiple recent Ba- tion was creative and interactive, executive director in the Debt Cap- two main reasons. Th ey question and sales and trading. JP Morgan ruch graduates. allowing students to vote for ques- ital Markets group spoke passion- whether professors at any college came to the Baruch campus to give Th e presentation started with a tions via a remote control. Cathe- ately about the chaotic atmosphere, spend more time working with stu- a thrilling presentation about the video of JP Morgan analysts, each rine A. Flax, a managing director in the energy and the fl at structure that dents in the week preceding fi nals. internship opportunities within expressing the benefi ts and respon- the Global Currency & Commodi- their Investment Banking and Sales sibilities of working in their respec- ties Group, hosted the panel dis- SEE JP MORGAN PAGE 10 SEE ADJUNCT PAGE 3

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LETTERS OF LOVE, SUPPORT AND GRATITUDE ROVING REPORTER

It is with deepest sorrow that the Th e Baruch College Fund Th e recent passing of Anita “Anita Newman was a role model for all students. We Baruch College community marks mourns the death of Anita Eagle Newman has saddened the Baruch the passing of Anita Eagle New- Newman, beloved wife and lifelong community. Mrs. Newman was a want to teach students to give back just as she did.” man. A heroic woman, Anita along partner of Bill Newman (‘47, LLD kind and compassionate individual with her husband, Bill Newman [Hon.] with a penchant for selfl essness - Nir Buchler (‘47, LLD [Hon.] ‘97), had a trans- ‘97), Baruch College benefactor and giving. Senior, Political Science formative eff ect on Baruch College. and Trustee of Th e Baruch College You may not personally have In the long and distinguished Fund. Together, Anita and Wil- known Mrs. Newman, but you most history of Baruch, there are certain liam Newman spearheaded great assuredly know her work. Th e gen- “We should commemorate her. They’ve done so much pivotal fi gures who have done just and positive changes at Baruch, erosity of Anita and her husband the right thing at just the right time providing a roadmap to all who have made it possible for you to for the school. I wish her family well during this time.” to propel Baruch to a higher level of wished to make a diff erence in read this right now. William and excellence and regard. Th e New- public higher education in New Anita Newman have given over 40 - Therese Hormillosa mans’ vision for the future and their York. Th eir support of Baruch, Bill’s million dollars to Baruch, and the Senior, Finance Major extraordinary generosity raised our alma mater, was unprecedented in college’s two fl agship buildings sights and our ambitions. Anita and the history of Th e City University of bear their names. We are ever grate- Bill were always in the vanguard of New York. Th eir generosity impacts ful of this gift that has enabled us to progress and excellence. Th e recent the lives of thousands of students prove that “the American dream “I thought about the history of Baruch and all they’ve creation of Baruch’s Newman Med- on a daily basis. With courage and still works.” al for Philanthropy celebrates the grace, Anita Newman faced great Mrs. Newman received an hon- given to the school. It hits you.” Newman ethic. Last month, Anita, adversities in her life but never for orary degree from Baruch College. - Jasper Marzola herself a product of Hunter Col- a moment forgot the importance [Th e Newmans’] support of our col- lege, attended her husband’s 60th of service to others. We grieve with lege community has been astound- Junior, Economics reunion dinner at Baruch. Despite her family and friends and, most ing, and we cannot express how her illness, her charm and kindness especially, with her husband, our thankful we are. were apparent to all who met her. friend and colleague Bill Newman. On behalf of the student body of We extend our deepest sympathy Baruch College, Th e Undergradu- The Ticker staff extends our thoughts to her husband, Bill; her daughter, Lawrence Zicklin ate Student Government extends Debbie Bernstein; her grandchil- ‘57, LHD [Hon.] ‘99, President our condolences to the family and and prayers to the Newman family. dren; and her many, many friends friends of the late Anita Newman. and admirers. Irwin Engelman You have our full support in this Anita will be remembered as a friend ‘55, LLD [Hon.] ‘00, Chairman most trying of times. Kathleen Waldron and supporter of Baruch College. President Th e Baruch College Fund USG Baruch College 2007-2008 Foreign students fl ock to study in USA

BY OLENA PAVLYUK and engineering. Columbia Univer- Th e major three countries that bers. Th e survey suggests that foreign eign students’ net contribution to the CONTRIBUTING WRITER sity and New York University take send students to the U.S. higher edu- enrollments will soon return to the U.S. economy was nearly $14.5 bil- second and third place, respectively, cation institutions are India, China levels that were in place before the lion. Goodman says that according to According to the Open Doors re- with Columbia University having and Korea. All three of these coun- post-Sept. 11 declines. Nevertheless, the department of commerce, “Inter- port released by the Institute of Inter- 5,937 foreign students enrolled and tries showed growth in the number Victor C. Johnson, associate direc- national education is our fi fth-largest national Education (IIE) on Nov. 12, NYU having 5,827. of students they sent to the U.S. How- tor for public policy at NAFSA, said, service export, bigger than medical the number of international students By comparison, Baruch College ever, the fourth ranking country, Ja- “We’re not ones who would dislocate services. It’s a huge factor in a lot of studying in U.S. higher education has about 1,700 international stu- pan, sent fewer students again, show- our shoulders trying to pat ourselves cities, including New York, where in- institutions increased 3.2 percent dents enrolled in the current semes- ing a decrease of 8.9 percent. Allan E. on the back over these increases ... ternational students contribute about to 582,984 over the previous school ter, which has increased from 1,587 Goodman, president of the IIE, said, We’re competing in an international $1.5 billion, more than the Yankees, year. In addition, the number of in the 2006-2007 academic year. “Next to water, the biggest shortage market here, and nobody else has the Mets, the Rangers, the Knicks and American students studying abroad Community colleges had a 3.6 in the world today is probably higher been standing still. From the point the Giants combined.” increased 8.5 percent to 223,534 in percent increase in overall foreign education.” He added that only the of view of where the market is, being Th e number of international stu- the last year. student enrollment, research uni- U.S. could absorb the demand. back where you were fi ve years be- dents who enrolled in U.S. institu- Th e University of Southern Cali- versities 4.1 percent and master’s Eight diff erent associations, in- fore isn’t that big a deal.” tions for the fi rst time increased 10 fornia is the leading institution with institutions 2.1 percent. Interestingly, cluding IIE, NAFSA and the Asso- International students have a percent last year. [Th is statistic is the greatest number of foreign stu- bachelor’s institutions saw a 2.4 de- ciation of International Educators, profound impact on the American important because these students dents currently at 7,115. Th e most cline in the number of international conducted a “snapshot” survey of this economy. Th e IIE report found that popular areas of study are business students. fall’s international enrollment num- in the previous academic year, for- SEE FOREIGN PAGE 7 DECEMBER 3, 2007 THE TICKER NEWS I PAGE 3 Adjunct professors demand change

n CONTINUED FROM FRONT juncts receive three hours of pay. used, for an adjunct to receive 80 However, during the two hour fi nal, percent of their weekly pay for fi - In that vein, what professor does the adjunct must be proctoring the nals week, they would receive 2.4 not spend a signifi cant amount of exam for 120 minutes, which hours of pay for their time preparing and grading fi nal represents 80 percent of the last week of ser- exams? And why would 19 out of u su a l 150 min- vice. Of the 24 colleges pay this week in full but utes, fi ve schools not the other fi ve? yet who un- Professor Glenn Petersen, chair derpay, of the department of sociology and Kings- anthropology, stated, “As a de- bor- partment chair I hire a great ough many adjunct faculty and Com- I’m deeply aware of how this munity obliges me to exploit them. I College am disturbed by Baruch’s and does pay CUNY’s heavy reliance on this 2.4 hours for unfair labor practice, and it’s ap- the last week palling to see Baruch refuse to give of service – the “full” adjuncts even the few dollars they 80 percent. Th e remaining four they deserve for fi nals are schools – Baruch, College of Staten week.” Island, Queensborough Commu- Th e adjuncts I nity College , and Bronx Commu- SPECIAL TO THE TICKER spoke with say that nity College pay their adjuncts two the logic regarding hours instead of three hours for the fi nals week really last week of service. Adjunct professors spread awareness about mistreatment in a clever way. collapses when Th ere is more to the picture, you consider what though. When an adjunct that there was no expressed diff erentia- number could not be confi rmed by the academic teaches two courses at the same tion for fi nals week (as compared press time. Adjuncts were quick to hour represents. college, they normally receive an to other weeks) written into the la- point out that number is miniscule Th e academic extra “professional” hour, thus bor contract, schools should indi- when one considers that Baruch hour is fi fty teaching for six hours and receiving vidually do what they have always President Kathleen Waldron’s last minutes on, pay for seven. During fi nals week, done. Th e schools that did pay for raise of $10,735, to bring her an- 10 minutes since they are only paid two hours the full week should continue to do nual salary to $249,285. More than off . For for each exam, they receive four so and the schools that do not pay one adjunct I spoke with used the three cred- hours pay instead of seven, for a to- for the full week did not have to phrase, “nickel and dimed.” it classes, tal shortchange of three hours, for start. Since one contract exists for Th e adjuncts I spoke with felt that that last week of work. At no time all CUNY colleges, the adjuncts I badly that President Waldron has only do adjuncts receive any compen- spoke with said they found it hard not stepped in to resolve the prob- paid sation for time spent outside the to believe that it could be interpret- lem. Th ey believe that if no other means for classroom for offi ce hours, prepar- ed three diff erent ways at diff erent source of funds were available, that the class 67 per- ing coursework or grading exams. colleges within CUNY. any CUNY college president would meets for cent of the Th is matter has gone to arbitra- Th e loss in pay ranges from have available discretionary funds 150 min- usual 150 tion, and the union’s grievance was $58.68 to $69.17 for an adjunct to pay the third hour of service to utes per minutes. denied on what is generally consid- teaching one class to a range of the adjunct faculty. week (3 If the latter ered by those aff ected to be a tech- $176.04 to $207.51 for an adjunct Th e current PSC – CUNY con- hours x 50 minutes = formula were nicality. Th e arbitrator felt since teaching two classes at Baruch. A tract expired on Sept. 17. Contract 150). So, for teach- Baruch employee estimates that it negotiations between the PSC and ing for 150 minutes ILLUSTRATION BY DUSTIN WINEGAR would take $40,000 to pay the ad- CUNY have been ongoing. each week, the ad- juncts the third hour at Baruch; that PAGE 4 I THE TICKER NEWS DECEMBER 3, 2007 Students unite to feed the hungry

BY MEGAN LAW in the donations of cans.” Roseliny sent to City Har- foods from all segments of the food CONTRIBUTING WRITER Genao, president of Phi Eta Sigma, vest, a non-prof- industry and deliver it to more than agreed. She said, “I think it was very it organization 600 food programs throughout the A canned food drive was con- well received. We let a lot of the fac- founded in fi ve boroughs. ducted by Sigma Alpha Delta, ulty know that there was a can drive 1982 and New Th e canned food drive was Phi Eta Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi, the going on”. According to Genao, there York City’s anonymous. Students who wished Golden Key Honor Society and Ba- was also another canned food drive only food to participate simply dropped off ruch’s Athletics Council from Nov. taking place on the second fl oor, rescue pro- their items at one of the bins des- 5-16. According to Daniel La Maz- without much of a diff erentiation. gram. ignated for the event on the sec- za, president of Sigma Alpha Delta, She said that, “there might have City Har- ond fl oor. the idea for this event originated been some confusion. [However] vest collects Upon hearing of the “Big 5 Can from within the honor society two as long as there are canned food edible food Drive,” freshman Kiara Concep- semesters ago. He said that “we de- drives or community service events that would cion replied, “I think that it’s won- cided to collaborate because of the that give back to the needy in New have other- derful that Baruch is having a can willingness of other clubs to partic- York City on campus and that there wise been drive, anything to help the poor is ipate and because it would increase are things being done, that’s what thrown away wonderful. I think that there should the cause to feed hunger.” counts. We have the manpower; by food busi- be more drives like this where we Nicole Lee, president of Golden Baruch is home to over 15,000 stu- nesses and can help those in poverty, especial- Key, added that this event is nick- dents. As long as there’s something makes it avail- ly in our society.” Freshman named the “Big 5 Can Drive” be- being done, that’s what counts.” able to those who are D a v i d Small cause of the fi ve organizations that Th e food that was collected not hungry. Its website says worked together, and a reference to only included canned goods, but “the Big Four” accounting fi rms. other non-perishable items, such as ILLUSTRATION BY DUTSIN WINEGAR In addition, La Mazza said that packages of pasta and cup-of-noo- thus far, the canned food drive “has dles. Th e organizations involved in that, “City Harvest is the link be- City…through food rescue and held a similar attitude in regard to been well received by all partici- the “Big 5 Can Drive” have set the tween those who have so much distribution education, and other the event. He said that, “it’s a great pants and the college.” He also said expectation of receiving 100 cans of and those who have too little.” Th eir practical innovative solutions.” Th is opportunity for everyone at Baruch that, “our hope is to get more partic- food. As of Nov. 16, 200 cans have mission is “to end hunger in com- year, City Harvest plans to rescue to help others.” ipation from the students and staff been collected. Th ese cans will be munities throughout New York twenty million pounds of excess BREAKING NEWS PHOTOS New bill requests A construction worker fell one story from a construction lower tuition fees site at 23rd BY JANA KASPERKEVIC ,to fuel our increasingly high-tech street and Mad- SENIOR STAFF WRITER economy.” ison Avenue, However, the costs of higher On Nov. 9, George Miller, the education often prove to be an sustaining non- chairman of the House Education, obstacle to students aspiring to at- life threatening and Labor Committee, and Ru- tend college. According to a report injuries. ben Hinojosa, the chairman of the released by the College Board in House Subcommittee on Higher October, over the last fi ve years the VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER Education, Lifelong Learning and tuition and fees at four-year pub- Competitiveness, introduced the lic colleges and universities have An unidentifi ed body was discovered in the SVA dormitories College Opportunity and Aff ord- increased by 31 percent, after in- DUSTIN WINEGAR I THE TICKER last Wednesday. Details will follow in the next issue. ability Act of 2007 that would, fl ation. Furthermore, the tuition with some alternations, extend the prices were up at all public, private, Higher Education Act of 1965. Th e two-year and four-year colleges. legislation was unanimously ap- One of the most talked about proved by the House on November provisions of the new bill is that 15. colleges are now required to be “[A]ccess to college has been more transparent when it comes pushed further out of reach for far to their spending and their tuition too many Americans because costs increases. Th e colleges’ spending have spiraled out of control. With information will be compiled and this bill, Congress is sending an un- the institutions that increase their mistakable signal that colleges and tuitions above the average will be universities need to be accountable included on the “Higher Education to consumers. Th at begins with Price Increase Watch Lists.” sunshine and transparency,” said By being included on the list, Howard P. “Buck” McKeon, of the colleges are required to fi nd out College Opportunity and Aff ord- why they are operating more expen- ability Act of 2007. “Th e College sively and fi gure out how to reduce Opportunity and Aff ordability Act the costs. Th e colleges that manage refl ects the bipartisan consensus to keep their tuition increases low that has emerged about the need to will be rewarded with increased reign in rising college costs and fi ve Pell Grant aid. Th e bill also requires students, parents, and taxpayers states to maintain their fi nancial more and better information about support, and if they fail to do so the colleges and universities.” education department could with- Th e 747 page legislation covers hold some of their funds. many issues such as student loan “Pell Grants are the cornerstone ethics, controlling and reporting on of the federal investment in higher illegal fi le sharing throughout the education, opening the doors of op- college campuses, accreditation, portunity to students who might not help for students with disabilities otherwise have the chance to pur- and text book costs. A Large part of sue a college education. Th is leg- the bill focuses on fi nancial aid sim- islation is the culmination of years plifi cation as well as distribution of of eff ort to increase and strengthen helpful information. Furthermore, the Pell Grant program, enhance after considering the impact of federal student fi nancial aid and events such as Katrina as well as the improve federal higher education Virginia Tech shooting provisions programs,” said Congressman Ric concerned with boosting campus Keller. “I’m pleased to have played a safety and disaster readiness plans role in developing and strengthen- were added to the bill. ing this bipartisan legislation, and “Today’s students face far too I look forward to its swift passage.” many obstacles when trying to go to In fact, the issue of increasing the college: skyrocketing college pric- price of college education is one es; an absurdly confusing fi nancial that troubles both Republicans and aid application and a student loan Democrats and so far the bill has industry overrun with confl icts of received bipartisan support that is interest,” said Miller. likely to be continued in the Sen- “Th is bill makes strategic invest- ate as well. Th e bill calls for an in- ments in higher education aimed crease in federal oversight in many at sharpening our nation’s compet- areas of higher education and for itiveness while opening the doors colleges to take responsibility and of opportunity to more students justify their costs. If passed, the bill than ever before,” claimed Hinojo- will launch great reforms within the sa. “Our nation will depend on this U.S. higher education system. next generation of students, over 40 percent of whom are minorities DECEMBER 3, 2007 THE TICKER NEWS I PAGE 5 Diversity fair off ers dream jobs SPA named United Way

BY ANJU SINGH NYC Partner of the Year STAFF WRITER

Th e Baruch Diversity Job & In- BY LILLIAN RIZZO skills that will lead them to higher ternship Fair was held on Nov. 16 at CONTRIBUTING WRITER executive positions. Th e students the campus gymnasium. Hundreds also receive 12 credits towards their of students attended the fair to in- On Tuesday, Nov. 13, Baruch Master of Public Administration crease their chances of landing a College’s School of Public Aff airs (M.P.A.). potential internship or job oppor- was honored with the United Way At the ceremony guests were tunity. of New York City Community Part- able to talk to each other about Th e fi rm recruiters advised stu- ner of the Year Award of 2007. Th e their accomplishments. With the dents on upcoming internships event took place at the Delegate’s view of the East River surrounding and job opportunities. Th ey also Dining Room in the United Na- them, they enjoyed themselves and provided informational pamphlets tions, in which their achievements and brochures for students to help Dean David as NY1’s Dominic them learn more about the fi rm Birdsell accept- Carter emceed the and important guidelines when ap- ed the award “It was a wonderful event. Th e main goal plying online. on behalf of the of the evening was to Over 60 fi rms were present at the School of Public feeling ... a source of tre- raise awareness about fair, and at times, students found Aff airs for their health and human it a little diffi cult to decide which VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER United Way of mendous pride.” care needs in New line to wait on fi rst as almost every New York City’s York City. Th is was the student wanted to speak with the A student meets with the representative of one of 60 fi rms present at the fair. Nonprofi t Lead- - David Birdsell fi rst time the award recruiters of big investment banks ership Develop- Dean, School of Public Aff airs was given to a univer- and accounting fi rms. ment Institute sity. Among the major investment and Junior and Birdsell could not banks were Goldman Sachs, Mor- Senior Fellows have been happier gan Stanley, JP Morgan and Bear programs. about the school’s ac- Stern. Students were surprised to Th ese programs, which have knowledgement with this award. see BlackRock present; a global in- been in the making since 2001, “It was a wonderful feeling; it was vestment management fi rm owned were honored because it gives di- a source of tremendous pride,” he 49 percent by Merrill Lynch. verse groups of professionals the said. Many of the recruiters were ac- tools needed to lead in the non- Aside from the school’s award, tually Baruch alumni represent- profi t industry. Birdsell was also recognized. He ing various fi rms. Finance major Birdsell was centrally involved in will be serving as the chair of the Alon Geva, 27, added, “It was really the start up of these programs. “We National Association of Schools of nice to see Baruch alumni as I took were having our fi rst conversations Public Aff airs and Administration’s classes with them and they were about it in 2001, and our initial re- Committee on Executive Educa- very helpful. I like this fair better as search began in 2003,” Birdsell said tion for 2007-2008. Serving on this it was more diverse.” while talking about the process, committee will allow him to com- Kibwe Williams, Baruch alum VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER which culminated in the Nonprofi t municate with other organizations and senior asset management as- Leadership Institute. and to develop new standards for sociate at Goldman Sachs stat- Students line up to listen to a recruiter. Hundreds of Baruchians were in attendance. Th e Junior Fellows program con- non-profi t sectors in schools. ed, “It’s a big change since 2002. sists of students with less experi- Although Birdsell accepted the Many fi rms are here and Baruch Employers were certainly im- We also fi nd them hard working.” ence in the nonprofi t sector. It pro- award on behalf of Baruch and has highly branded its name.” So pressed with Baruch students. Caroline Defay, 21, economics vides them with good leadership will be the chair of this national many students were interested in Beata Dragowska, Baruch graduate major stated, “[Th e] fair was very prospects and teaches them how to program, he still recognizes that speaking with representatives of and fi nancial analyst at JP Morgan interesting and recruiters were very budget and measure performance. he could not have done this alone. Goldman Sachs that the fi rm even & Chase added, “Th ere is a diverse helpful. Some were very enthusias- Th e Senior Fellows program is for “Without the help of the staff and stayed behind to answer students’ student body and Baruch students tic to speak to students and these students with fi ve or more years faculty of the School of Public Af- questions and was the last one to have strong accounting and fi nance are the fi rms that I really would of experience in sector develop- fairs, none of this could have been leave the fair. skills and good work experience. want to work for.” ment. It helps them to develop the achieved.” PAGE 6 I THE TICKER NEWS DECEMBER 3, 2007 Faculty faces off on Iran Gov. ditches BY JACK SROUR of its nuclear program. Th e resolu- not have the ability to produce nu- CONTRIBUTING WRITER tions are meant to restrict the sale clear energy today or will not have of weaponry to Iran by foreign na- it in a year from now, it will reach On Nov. 13, a panel assembled tions and ban business with cer- that stage eventually. Menashri to discuss the nuclear threat posed tain companies and individuals also said, “Th e problem with Iran license plan by Iran to the west, a topic that has involved in Iran’s nuclear industry. is that they can make life miserable been the center of recent debate in So far, Iran has not yet complied. [through terrorism] without the use the media. Th e discussion began with of the military.” Th e event was hosted by a a speech by Abrahamian, who Both professors seemed to ac- number of Baruch College clubs downplayed the Iranian threat. knowledge that there is a solution to including Hillel, Model United Na- He mentioned that the media has the Iranian nuclear crisis. Th e fi rst tions, International Association of distorted what Iran is all about and option is the diplomatic route: a Students in Economics and Com- that claims regarding the imperi- direct U.S. dialogue with Iran. Th ey mercial Sciences (AIESEC) and the alistic aspirations of Iran to regain believed this option has not yet Philosophy Club. the lands of the former Persian Em- been exhausted and, as Menashri Th e panel consisted of three pire are absurd. Furthermore, the remarked, “If it brings results, won- academics: Dr. Abrahamian, Ba- argument that Iran poses a military derful. If not, then [the U.S.] can ruch College history professor and threat to Israel or the United States move on to other measures.” specialist on Iran; Dr. Waxman, lacks support, since Iran’s army is In addition, Menashri argued Baruch political science profes- antiquated. that “logic and wisdom” should sor and specialist on Israel and Abrahamian also stated that lead foreign policy and not ill feel- the Middle East and guest speaker Iranian military spending is a frac- ings for past events. He mentioned Dr. Menashri, dean, professor and tion of its neighbors. Th e Islamic that “Iran is a world problem which chair of the Iranian Studies Cen- Republic spends about $6.2 billion should be dealt with internation- ter at Tel Aviv University. Hillel’s on its military while Saudi Arabia’s ally” and that any solution should president, Nir Buchler, introduced defense budget is $25.4 billion. Th e not have “a made-in-Israel trade- the three speakers to the audience, Iranian air force is 30 years obso- mark.” which consisted of students and lete and its navy is basically non- Both professors also felt that other academics from the Baruch existent. American military intervention community. Th e reason behind such low through air strikes would be dev- Iran’s nuclear program is the spending on building arms is that astating to America’s image in Iraq main reason that the country has after the First Gulf War, Iran real- and Afghanistan, as well as to the been the focus of the media lately. ized that developing social pro- world economy. Th e current government in Iran grams that bring stability was in its Waxman mediated the discus- claims to be pursuing a peace- best interests. Additionally, Abra- sion. He summarized the diff er- ful nuclear energy program, while hamian mentioned that Iran will ences between the two experts’ western countries such as the Unit- not have the capability to develop opinion as capabilities versus in- ed States and Germany believe that nuclear power for several years. tentions. Abrahamian spoke of the claim is cover up for a danger- Menashri, who arrived from Tel how limited the Iranian military is ous weapons program. Aviv that very morning, countered while Menashri said it is more im- Th us far, the United Nations Se- some of Abrahamian’s views. He portant to focus on the intentions curity Council — which includes brought up Iran’s rather extreme, of the state. China, France, Russia, the United fundamentalist President Ahme- While both professors had in- Kingdom and the United States dinejad who has repeatedly called teresting opinions, the discussion — has passed two resolutions in for Israel “to be wiped off the map” ended on an optimistic tone: a MEDIABISTRO.COM response to Iran’s refusal to coop- and denied the Holocaust. He fur- Middle East in peace. erate with demands of suspension ther argued that even if Iran does Governor Spitzer faces fi erce resistance after announcing his license plan.

BY DAVID PAULINO will not support driver’s licenses STAFF WRITER for undocumented people and will press for comprehensive immigra- New York Governor Eliot Spitzer tion reform that deals with all of the recently ditched his proposal to issues around illegal immigration, give illegal immigrants special including border security and fi x- driver licenses, amid protests and ing our broken system.” complaints. Spitzer had considered Indeed, the White House’s fail- the bill as something that would ure to agree to an extensive immi- promote safety for residents in New gration reform and a failure to pro- York State. However, the majority of tect borders is the reason millions residents — and Americans in gen- of illegal immigrants, including eral — oppose over 1 million in the idea of giving New York, exist immigrants the in America. right to bear a li- Spitzer has cense. “I would suggest to resigned to leav- Rep. Tom ing the issue Latham, an Iowa you what everyone in the federal Republican that government’s vehemently op- already knows […]. hands, as he posed Spitzer’s states “I would plan, said “I be- The federal government suggest to you lieve this is just a what everyone fundamental is- has lost control of already knows sue of right and […] Th e federal wrong. [You’re its borders. It has government has giving] people of- lost control of its fi cial recognition allowed millions of borders. It has when they come allowed millions in and break the undocumented workers of undocument- law in their fi rst ed workers to act in this country to enter our country and enter our coun- is simply wrong.” try and now has Th e issue has now has no solution no solution to garnered na- deal with them.” tional attention, to deal with them.” U.S. Rep. as presidential Charles Rangel, front-runner Hil- D-New York, ary Clinton’s re- an advocate of cent “fl ip-fl op” - Eliot Spitzer Spitzer’s defeat- on the issue has Governor of New York ed plan, stated, generated attacks “Th ere is no from her rivals. question that we Bill Burton, a lack the leader- spokesman for Sen. Barack Obama, ship on the national level to change D-Illinois, said, “When it takes two the tone. And that is the reason weeks and six diff erent positions to why leaders all over the country — answer one question on immigra- mayors and governors — are trying tion, it’s easier to understand why so desperately to deal locally with a the Clinton campaign would rather problem that is basically a national plant their questions than answer problem.” He also added that illegal them.” immigrants are an invaluable part Following Spitzer’s withdrawal, of the American economy. Clinton stated, “His diffi cult job is According to a recent CNN poll, made that much harder by the fail- 76 percent of Americans are against ure of the Congress and the White giving driver’s licenses to illegal im- House to pass comprehensive im- migrants. migration reform. As president, I DECEMBER 3, 2007 THE TICKER NEWS I PAGE 7 Baruch battles AIDS

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n CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 abroad students increased by 38.2 percent, Argentina 42.3 percent, are most likely to study in the U.S. for Turkey 52.9 percent and Jordan 80.7 several years.] percent. In the 2006-2007 academic year, Short-term study abroad pro- international students spent more grams, i.e. summer or January inter- than $20 billion. Half of this amount session, had the most rapid increase was spent on tuition and fees and of students, which now attract 52.8 half on living expenses with $14.5 bil- percent of all American students lion coming from the students’ home studying abroad. Peggy Blumenthal, countries. executive vice president for IIE, said, Recent statistics show that 58.3 “Th e longer we can get our Ameri- percent of all American students can students studying abroad, the choose European countries to study more profound will be their under- abroad. Th e United Kingdom is the standings of other cultures and their most popular country for studying language competencies. Th ere’s no abroad attracting 32,109 Americans. doubt about it. But there have been Th e U.K. is followed by Italy, Spain, studies that show that you can get a France, Australia, Mexico and Chi- profound experience from a short- na. For China, the number of study term study.” PAGE 8 I THE TICKER OPINION DECEMBER 3, 2007 Did you know . . .

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WTF: Mr. Big Wa$te of Money Brush up on ya KELLIE CLARK New Yawk eddie-kit makes me wonder how many of If there is one name that makes my these guys are During the past few weeks, New York- skin crawl more than any other it is Alex playing for the ers faced muddy puddles, train delays Rodriguez or, as I like to call him, Mr. Big love of the game and bad hair days, after an infl ux of rain Waste of Money. Th is month has been fi lled or for love of plagued the city for 11 non-consecutive with contract negotiation hype, like most the big bucks. days. Walking down a New York street Novembers usually are, and Mr. Big Waste of Because when was similar to walking through a mine- Money has been generating most of it. I buy tickets fi eld, one wrong move How many of us saw him dramatically to a game and you’d get whacked opt out of his $252 million contract with the and make with the pointy side of Yankees, while the Boston Red Sox were still my way up an unnecessarily mas- on the fi eld celebrating their World Series to the sive umbrella. win? Nice way to hog the lime light, Mr. Big top Th ose who tote in- Waste of Money. credibly large, cum- I can understand that you and the rest of bersome umbrellas the Yankees were still moaning over your obviously lack proper post-season choke, but was that really New York etiquette, LIA EUSTACHEWICH necessary? I would have anticipated a kind that is inher- that from your buddy over at ently followed by Opinion Editor shortstop, Derek Jeter, or as I most. But for others like to call him Mr. Attention like the loud gum snappers, the over- Whore, but I expected a little emotionalists who feed pigeons, the more from you. cowardly, don’t-go-past-the-curb-at- Of course A-Rod opting out a-red-light pedestrians, do brush up on of a contract with the Big Man, your New York etiquette, because with George Steinbrenner, automatically short tempers and colorful vocabular- becomes front page news because there isn’t ies, New Yorkers aren’t so tolerant of anything really signifi cant going on in this of the nosebleed your rude behavior. world anyway, right? section with my Learn the New York Minute. Th is But the bigger picture here is that he opted hotdog and Cracker is not a catchphrase; it’s a way of life. out of a 10-year, $252 million contract. Are Jacks in hand, I do My suggestion is to walk as fast as you we serious? Why in the world would anyone it because I’d like to would if someone creepy was chasing turn down that much money? Well, that’s believe that the baseball you, such as the King from Burger King, simple. He wanted a $350 million contract players genuinely love the Howard Stern or Carrot Top. If you walk instead, which, by the way if you have been sport more than the money. slowly, your heels will get clipped and following this story, you know that he never Unfortunately, when I really you will be run over. did get that contract. think about it, I fi nd that hard Rolling backpacks are for four- Now, here is my problem with all to believe. year-olds. What happened to the tradi- this contract nonsense: since when did our tional brief case, carried by hand? Th e favorite players become businessmen in ergonomic concern with carrying 15 baseball uniforms? Why is it that America’s pounds of work is understandable, but favorite pastime has turned into negotiations cross the wrong person, namely me, and over multi-million dollar contracts? It just your poor rolling backpack will be sub- ject to extreme torture, such as kicking it on its side. Do your fellow straphangers’ toes a favor, and ditch the wheels. Your music sucks. And no one wants to listen to it, unless they’re still living in the 1980s when rocking out to Adjunct treated like junk a boom box on your shoulder was the cool thing to do. Th ough crackly subway announcements and elevator music (or DAVID S. CHOWES I’ll refer to as Dr. White, only gave me three me to speak with him only once. So far, lack thereof at Baruch) are bad enough credits — for the very fi rst time. Taking little waiting to talk to him has cost me thousands to listen to, no one wants to hear your Students may not realize this, but notice of this as each subsequent semester of dollars. But why should he care? It’s the fancy R&B dance music blasting from professors can be divided into two groups: passed, I got fewer and fewer courses. Th is administrators who are important, and I can your headphones early in the morning, the tenured and adjuncts. A tenured faculty spring, I have been given one, three credit do nothing for him. or during any other part of the day. member is hired for life. An adjunct serves course. I have never taught a business course, Your voice sucks, too. Nothing is at the pleasure of the administration, term Now, as far as my adjunct colleague Fred but most of my students have taken one. I worse than having to involuntarily lis- to term. I have served in the school of liberal goes, he hasn’t been given any courses for am told these classes include readings and ten to someone’s conversation in close arts for over 25 years as an adjunct. During the upcoming term. He is a superb teacher. discussions concerning business ethics. proximity, a situation that is familiar the fi rst 23 years or so, I taught between six As far as I go, I’ll let my students decide. Even What about ethics and morality at Baruch? to most Baruch students who ride the and 12 credits every fall, spring and summer with my quirky sense of humor — which A university should be a bastion of elevator. Even worse if you’re a tour- term. some don’t understand — for many of the academic freedom. (I may fi nd that ist, fl apping your jaw and loud guff aws I shared an offi ce for over 10 years with past terms, I have received over a 4.5, on a the antithesis is true!) What about the make you stick out like, well, a foreigner. another adjunct, whom I’ll refer to as Fred. one to fi ve range, on student evaluations. My Professional Staff Congress, our “union”? If you’re loud, you’re embarrassing and Fred was a very respected professor who colleague and I are over the age of 60 — is it I contacted them in March and have yet to if you’re embarrassing, then chances was quite intelligent and who challenged his age discrimination? I don’t know. receive a response. are, no one likes you. students. He, too, taught between six and 12 Dr. White has found a young professor Although adjuncts constitute the majority Ditch your invisible friend. Blue- credits every term and has been at Baruch and they have become “pals.” Th is person of its membership, PSC concentrates on the tooth accessories are great while driv- for over 20 years. is half my age, and he was given a full-time tenured faculty. And, did you know that for ing, but not while checking out at the We worked for a chair who was a real position. Th ere also is the tenured professor, every contact hour, the adjuncts receive 25 supermarket or during any other activ- mensch (decent person). He treated all, Professor B, at a neighboring college, who percent (including benefi ts) when compared ity. It might be fun humiliating others tenured and adjuncts as peers, with respect. was an adjunct at Baruch. Th e previous to the tenured? into thinking that you’re talking to them, Th is chair was forced out after 20 years by a chair spoke poorly about this person. Now, Life is not fair, and Baruch College treats but really, you’re the creepy person with quite sadistic administrator, who used the Professor B is a full-timer at Baruch. (Our the majority of its faculty as indentured the glowing Star Trek device hanging off alternation “good cop, bad cop” rendition. current chair is an adjunct at Professor B’s servants. Yes, this article may cost me my your ear. Texting is a more preferable Th is chair has since left Baruch. But, things tenured school.) Quid pro quo? rather tenuous position. But, it will not cost option. went the same way for me, six to 12 credits. Th e past is usually the predictor of the me my integrity, which seems to be sorely For summer 2006, the current chair, whom future so I made plans. Dr. White has allowed lacking in the administration of the college.

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Volume 92, Issue 11 WAYNE CHENG I WEBMASTER [email protected] DUSTIN WINEGAR I ACTING GRAPHIC DESIGNER [email protected] ©2007 The Ticker, Baruch College Any display or advertising questions Established 1932 DECEMBER 3, 2007 THE TICKER OPINION I PAGE 9 Democrats’ ass on ROVING REPORTER Republican platter What do you want JANA KASPAREVIC for the holidays? from hearing to hearing, making it Obama, while also having look like she cares about everything. designs on the oval offi ce, should Th ere seems to be a general She has a new speech for almost be easier to persuade than Clinton. consensus that the Democrats every event, something many other If he were to agree to run as vice are bound to win the upcoming candidates still cannot seem to president with the Democratic elections. Th ey have two great accomplish, making it appear like candidate, he would be that much “A Cartier watch, the one with candidates, Hillary Clinton and she knows her audience very well. closer to being the president next Barrack Obama. However, these Th ere is no way that Clinton would time around. the gold screws. It’s like four two, that many seem to think are the agree to be the vice president and Th ings change when it comes guarantee of a Democrat president, give someone else a free ride into down to being in that voting booth, grand.” may cost the Democrats the White the position that she believes has having no one to judge your vote. - Florence F. House and cause the Republicans been created for her. People will have a hard to win by default in the end. time voting Senior, Graphic design In this case, the Republicans for a woman do not have to do much, just pick or Black the most viable candidate and president. patiently watch the Democrats Th is is one slowly sabotage their own of the greatest chances. problems in our While us New Yorkers nation. are beside ourselves While it could be with the possibility of said that the United “A plane ticket to Colombia, I the fi rst woman or Black States is making president, the feelings progress by having want to see my family.” do not necessarily stray in the two as candidates, that direction in other states. when it comes down to - Martin L. In order to win the White voting neither of them is Junior, Finance House, both candidates will likely to win. However, if either need the votes from those Clinton or Obama were to run states, which is hardly as vice president, it is much going to happen. more likely that people If Democrats want would vote for them and to go all the way, whoever else they were the best they can running with. do is to select If Democrats either Clinton do not realize “That book, Earth Song. It’s huge, or Obama as the this and vice president for choose either with all these beautiful pictures their presidential one as the candidate and they will presidential of the Earth.” carry whoever it is all the way. candidate, Th e only problem is persuading they might - Inna K. them to do it. just as well Junior, Global studies Clinton, as the most aggressive hand over the and most skilled campaigner in the SELFISHPOLICIES.COM election to the race, would not settle for anything Republicans. less than the White House. She runs New sound falls on deaf ears

ARVIND DILAWAR West and Justice fi rst publicly crossed paths at the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards, where I agree with Marek Mery’s Justice won Best Video for their article, “Fusion: new genre or remix, “We Are Your Friends.” West, anti-genre?” (Issue 10), that upset by the loss, stormed off the genres in contemporary music are stage. He proceeded to slander melding together and giving birth the two DJs, admitting that he had to wholly new sounds and styles. never seen their video, but was sure But the credit belongs to neither his was better. mainstream artists nor large record West claimed he should have label producers, like the ones cited won because he spent $1 million by Mery. on his video, cast Pamela Anderson One specifi c example is and jumped across a canyon Timbaland’s song, “Th e Way I among other things that make for Are”, which might be considered neither good music nor good music an innovative mix of house, pop videos. and rap by many listeners. But this Apparently, West learned is hardly a new sound. Seasoned something from the incident. listeners of house, techno, drum Kanye hired the directors of Justice’s and bass know electronic music music videos to direct the video for was paired with hip-hop long his song, “Good Life.” before Timbaland’s mediocre Kanye simply realized when he attempt. Th is is besides the fact was bested at the 2006 EMAs that that seemingly justifi ed charges Justice was on to something, and of plagiarism are being leveled did not hesitate to adopt it. Despite against Timbaland for his work on all of this, Kanye also lost the 2007 Nelly Furtado’s “Do It.” EMAs to Justice. Also irksome was Mery’s praise Just because a mainstream of Kanye West as a genre blending artist introduces a new sound to a pioneer, particularly on his track, lazy and ignorant mass audience, “Stronger.” Th is track features it does not mean the artist is a samples taken from Daft Punk, pioneer. It is the underground predecessors of the electro-house artist on the independent label that duo, Justice. experiments and struggles on the Justice is being praised for fringe that is the actual innovator. their dynamic and unique songs, Tear down the walls, let music which blend house, rock and even be free from irrelevant labels and ’80s inspired pop. Th ey are being grow beautiful, but recognition heralded as the new Daft Punk, due should be given to those who paved to their French roots and success the way. on the dance scene. PAGEBusiness 10 I THE TICKER BUSINESS December 3, 2007 HSBC CEO shares his ‘E’s BY ANA DELEON no point in doing it. He expressed STAFF WRITER gratitude for the opportunity to work in a company that granted Baruch College had the honor him the opportunity to travel to of welcoming Paul Lawrence, remote places around the globe, president and chief executive offi cer a dream he had after graduating of HSBC BANK in North America from college. He never envisioned on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Lawrence is becoming a “Wall Street guru,” but a the most recent in a distinguished traveling guru instead. “Th e money list of prominent CEOs and is irrelevant, success will come,” he business leaders to discuss their continued. keys to success via the platform Today, Lawrence is the provided by the Russell Banks CEO embodiment of an individual who Leadership Lecture Series. enjoys a demanding job and is Th e event commenced with pleased to be living and working some remarks from President all over the world. He concluded Kathleen Waldron, and one of by reiterating that an eff ective Russell Banks’ closest friends, Eli leader has ethics, engages and Manson, class of 1940. During his exchanges ideas with everyone, introductory speech, which he executes well and enjoys the work. was very proud to give, Eli Manson Th e chief executive appropriately recounted memories of his close ended his leadership lecture with JERRY SPEIER I SPECIAL TO THE TICKER friend as someone who always had JERRY SPEIER I SPECIAL TO THE TICKER a quote from the novelist Sam a smile on his face. HSBC CEO, Paul Lawrence CEO of HSBC, Paul Lawrence, Left, and Dean John Elliot, Right Butler that portrays the conviction Lawrence then took the stage of a successful and unique leader. and spoke about the current important is ethics. A company engage everyone and everything. transactions and people, has “Every man’s work, whether it be period as an ideal and signifi cant needs to always be transparent to While some may join the very to exchange ideas at all levels literature or music or pictures or time to have and maintain great its employees and clients in order demanding fi nancial service within the organization. Not only anything else, is always a portrait of leadership. He pointed to the to avoid any implication with the industry to make money, the only at the executive level, but at the himself.” issue of leadership on Wall Street, law. Lawrence explained that many ones who survive and become junior levels also. Leaders have Th e session continued with a referring to the resignation of CEOs companies today have a chief successful are those who have a to listen too. But “listening can Q-and-A session moderated by amid the sub prime mortgage of ethics who ensures that their continued interest in the fi eld. be dangerous” it can infl uence John Elliott, dean of the Zicklin crisis. According to Lawrence, a businesses are running well and Lawrence’s ascension to chief decision-making. Th is leads us to School of Business, and centered leader has tough choices to make, delivering appropriate products executive is a prime example. He understand execution, something on the balance required between and he or she has to be able to and accurate services, according to never turned down any opportunity he likens to “pulling the trigger” work and family while working for endure the consequences. Today, global business standards. Ethics is off ered to him in the business; he when it comes to business. a global company. companies have many challenges a hot topic on the street, and it is a left his native England to work in Executing a business plan or project Lawrence communicated and the management of demands “fundamental responsibility” for diff erent HSBC quarters around defi nes the team, the company the importance of always being challenges demands the tenacity many successful business leaders. the globe and learned more about and yourself. “I have lead my team fl exible enough to assimilate to the of a unique, successful leader. Future leaders will succeed in the what he can give to the company with a clear objective.” Lawrence diff erent corporate cultures. HSBC, Lawrence added that the retention corporate world as long as they by relating his work experience elaborated that understanding he pointed out, trains employees of leadership is essential because are able to keep “the continuity of to his personal travel interest. managerial responsibilities leads before they start working in a new it is what diff erentiates companies these standards and approaches,” Lawrence believes, “you have to ask to well executed projects and the country; employees also learn from the pack. Lawrence said. He added that one questions,[and] engage in diff erent avoidance of wrong or ambiguous to execute in diff erent ways and Having worked for HSBC for can be successful and become a areas of the business” to get to projects. A successful execution are exposed to an array of ideas. more than 27 years, Lawrence great leader, if he or she is able to where you want to be. proves the caliber of individuals in In regard to achieving a perfect compiled fi ve “E’’s that a leader confront obstacles and challenge Lawence regarded the exchange a team. balance, Lawrence said, “You have must possess to survive in the company to do the right thing. of ideas as a key component to Lawrence’s fi nal word of advice to be disciplined” about not letting competitive and demanding As the leader of a global developing one’s leadership skills. was ‘Enjoy’. He reasoned that if your business agendas overpower positions. Th e fi rst and most company, Lawrence has learned to A person managing multiple you don’t enjoy your work, there’s your personal agenda. From Wharton to Zicklin: Africa rises BY CLAIRE LUI Th e event was an overwhelming and the National Economic and SENIOR STAFF WRITER success.” Social Council of Kenya. Th e sec- Th e forum featured a number ond is increased economic activity Welcome to Africa. Flawlessly of prominent speakers with a clear fueled by mergers and acquisitions captured by the president of the and practical understanding of Af- and commodities, which is an area South Africa Chamber of Com- rican issues, which included the where Africa has proven to have merce - America, Euvin Naidoo, in aforementioned Naidoo, Yibrah competitive advantage. Renewed a speech, described the spirit of in- Tesfazghi, GE president and cor- accountability and external pres- vestment opportunities across the porate regional executive for Africa sure and support are the fi nal two African continent metaphorically region; Mandé Sidibé, chairman of factors that have also contributed themed darkness to lightness in the board of director of Ecobank to this resurgence. accentuating the macroeconomic Transnational Incorporated, and With a real GDP growth rate changes taking place on the African former Prime Minister of Mali; of 12.9 percent in Mauritania, 9 continent. Ambassador H. E. Amina Salum percent in Sudan, 9.4 percent in Expanding wealth, reduced Ali, the permanent representative Morocco, 6.8 percent in Egypt and infl ation, stable GDP growth and ISMOILA ALLI-BALOGUN I SPECIAL TO THE TICKER to the African Union’s Mission to 6.8 percent in Uganda, African soaring commodity prices are driv- ZABC offi cers share a picture moment with President of the South Af- the United States and Dr. Th omas countries are making remarkable ing stock markets across the conti- rica Chamber of Commerce - America, Euvin Naidoo (center) S. Robertson, dean of the Wharton strides. Th is is validated not only by nent to notable returns. According School of Business. Th e speakers macroeconomic factors but also by to BusinessWeek magazine, one of Student Associations in colleges all growth.” all shed light on Africa’s investment a budding entrepreneur spirit. the Top 10 performing stock mar- over the country. Among the most Among the topics discussed in renaissance and championed ideas Goldman Sach’s follow up to the kets in the world was South Africa’s prestigious of these associations is the 15 panels were entrepreneur- that contribute to developing the BRIC report presented and high- Johannesburg Exchange, which the Wharton African Students As- ship, Africa’s capitals markets, continent beyond this New Dawn. lighted the next set of developing was up 30 percent in 2006. In 2005, sociation (WASA), within the Uni- venture capital and private equity Th e forum provided an excel- countries, coined N-11 (the next Egypt had the best performing stock versity of Pennsylvania’s Wharton in Africa, infrastructure, political lent platform for exchange of ideas. 11). Among the N-11 are two Afri- market in the world, with returns of School of Business. risk, climate change, energy, and Among the major issues discussed can countries Nigeria and Egypt, 155 percent. Also in 2005, Zambia’s WASA invited the leaders of good governance. Th ey provided were factors that make for great both of which are projected to be stock market returned 116 percent, Baruch’s Zicklin Africa Business intimate knowledge of investment business and are leading Africa’s among the Top 20 economies in the Uganda’s 81 percent, Kenya’s 43 Club (ZABC) to attend the Whar- opportunities and challenges in emergence, such as improved infra- world by 2025. percent, Malawi’s 29 percent, Cote ton Africa Business Forum, themed Africa. structure, stable political systems, Th is is an investment oppor- d’Ivoire’s 25 percent and Namibia’s “Africa Rising: Th e New Dawn of For the ZABC offi cers, it served responsible monetary and fi scal tunity and it is with this convic- market returned 25 percent. Trade and Investment in Africa.” as an exceptional educational and policies, sustainable GDP growth tion of Africa as a prime place for Eleni Gabre-Madhin, a former Ladji Kouyate, Nonye Udeke, Em- learning opportunity. Alli-Balogun, and improving legal systems. viable business and investments World Bank senior economist and manuel Onyenyili and Ismoila a Baruch senior and President of Also in focus were the four that ZABC was established within director for the International Food Alli-Balogun, offi cers of the newly the ZABC said, “We observed and primary drivers of the economic Baruch College. Its goal is to in- Policy Research Institute, best put formed ZABC, and 500 other par- learned a great deal from the struc- rebirth in Africa, the fi rst being crease awareness of Africa business it at a recent TED lecture, asserting, ticipants from diff erent parts of the ture and professionalism of the economic reforms like National in the college, and one of its main “change is in the air.” Among those globe, had the pleasure of “becom- Wharton Africa Business Associa- Economic Empowerment and De- objectives is to bring a prestigious raising awareness and the profi le of ing part of a wind of change that is tion, which hosted the forum and velopment Strategy (NEEDS) in conference that mirrors the Whar- the assortment of viable business setting Africa on the path of strong hope to incorporate some of those Nigeria, Accelerated and Shared ton Forum to Baruch in the near opportunities in Africa, are African development and record economic qualities into the fabric of our club. Growth Initiative for South Africa future. DECEMBER 3, 2007 THE TICKER BUSINESS I PAGE 11 JP Morgan thrills students with presentation n CONTINUED FROM FRONT

made here decide to move to her current group. Although she started in public fi nance, Smith ended up in Debt Capital Markets because she realized the atmosphere on the trading fl oor was more aligned with what she wanted to do on a day-to-day basis, “I wanted to do something that was closer to the markets, and had transaction ex- ecution in so much shorter time frame than maybe something on the M & A side where you may have to work on a deal for a year before you can see it come to fruition.” VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER EMMANUEL ONYENYILI I THE TICKER Evan Geronemus, who trained at Goldman Sachs before mak- Baruch alumnus, Melissa Acosta, gives some tips to a Baruch student. Hundreds attended the JP Morgan event. ing the move to the Equities De- rivatives team at JP Morgan, spoke cal to be able to demostrate that about how he got into his career. you can give all you can to your job Gerememus landed an internship and show a strong work ethic. She as a sophomore at the New York went on to list her top three quali- Stock Exchange, and realized that ties for a successful candidate. First he enjoyed the fast paced nature of off , be hardworking. Second, give it the trading environment. “I liked all you can. Finally, be able to work seeing a revenue number next to in a team. “On your own it’s going my name, or going out and selling to take you 20 hours, but if you ask the product to a client, then fi ve a neighbor the work can be done minutes later the client calling you in 20 minutes,” Acosta explained. back with the trade.” Geronemus In addition, Acosta stressed the EMMANUEL ONYENYILI I THE TICKER also praised the fl at structure and importance of being proud of remarkable culture at JP Morgan. your team. Melissa Smith gave her JP Morgan employees engage students during the presentation. Th e next set of questions per- own advice from the perspective tained to the interview process. of someone who has given a lot of JP Morgan provides all its workers, Dholakia admitted that a work/life Morgan be prepared for early re- Chintan Dholakia, an analyst for interviews. She stressed the need and the strong bonds with co-work- balance can sometimes be diffi cult sponsibility, which Geronemus the Real Estate Gaming and Lodg- to not be nervous about the tech- ers that the training program off ers. to attain, but also mentioned that it sees as being only as good as what ing Group gave advice about pre- nical questions. “We don’t expect Th e importance of maintaining cli- is not so bad that he needs to miss you make of it. You need to prove paring for the interview process. you to have the perfect answer … ent relationships and being aware major family occasions. yourself to take on more responsi- Dholakia, a Baruch alumnus, rec- it’s fi ne to pause and think through of your surroundings are factors Acosta said that the workload bility. Catherine Flax pointed out ommended reading the Vault guide a question and present how you that are critically important to an depends on the week; some weeks that the more your work is trusted, to Finance Interviews. He empha- would think through the problem. investment banker. James Adams, can be “super hectic,” while others the more responsibility you will get. sized being prepared for questions It doesn’t necessarily have to be the an executive director in sales and are relatively light. Acosta also em- And, once you have the job, how do such as “What is a DCF model?” right answer.” trading, spoke of the similarities to phasized that fact that eventually you know whether you’re doing and “Can you explain to me what Smith also emphasized the need his career in structured fi nance. if you love what you do, you don’t well? Acosta praised the constant an investment banker does?” He to come in with an educated view- “Finance is really applied eco- necessarily see your work and life feedback you get at JP Morgan. Al- also spoke about the importance of point as to why you want to work nomics, and in some ways applied as being two separate things, in- though management will let you being able to tackle the ever-dread- at JP Morgan specifi cally in the In- mathematics.” Developing a use- stead your work becomes your life. know when you are wrong, they will ed brainteaser questions. vestment Banking industry. ful skill set through work experi- Eric Chung, a fi rst year analyst in also be your biggest cheerleader. Melissa Acosta, another Baruch So what exactly does JP Morgan ence and school meant being able Short Term Fixed Income, said that Please note that on Decem- alumnus, expanded on the discus- off er new hires? Geronemus em- to make a department change and unlike other banks, face-time is not ber 5th Bear Stearns will also be sion by describing the skills and phasized the 90 day training period this experience served him well. emphasized at JP Morgan. If you coming on campus to present and qualities that are important for that allows you to work with manag- Th e panel then tackled the have fi nished your work, you are speak abut internship opportuni- being successful in the recruiting ing directors and co-workers, Acos- challenging question of whether free to go home. ties within their sales and trading process. Acosta considered it criti- ta lauded the global network that you can have a life outside of work. If you are vying for a job at JP division, another fi rst for Baruch. PAGE 12 I THE TICKER BUSINESS DECEMBER 3, 2007 Forbes, IBM and Google share B2B advice

BY ALAN ZENG all the opportunities that are open CONTRIBUTING WRITER to them. Markets in Brazil, Russia, India and China are potential busi- For the fourth year, the Business ness areas; one must keep in mind to Business marketing panel at Ba- the cultural and economical diff er- ruch met with the aim of giving pro- ences and know-how to market to spective employees the opportunity each market accordingly. THE SECOND to learn from those in the market- Th e last question addressed the ing industry. Speakers Bruce Rog- transition to higher level positions. INTERVIEW ers of Forbes.com, Deidre Bigley of To accomplish this goal, emphasis IBM and Rob Goulding of Google should be placed on networking You have been called for exposed students to the Business and mentoring. A successful em- a second interview! How can to Business sector, regardless of HELEN HUANG I THE TICKER ployee depends on the ability to you use it to get a job off er? concentrated major. Guest speaker network within the company. Ef- Here are some suggestions: Sam Wender, was also a participant Business to Business panelists exchange ideas about the marketing fi eld. fective and coherent connections in the presentation. to customers, co-workers and top- Review your performance Most of the panelists said that sired qualities in a fellow employ- proper attire, appropriate language level executives are essential when from your fi rst interview. Was at the beginning of their careers, ees are smarts, leadership and and suitable body language. One being considered for promotion. there something you neglect- they did not really envision end- experience. Goulding deciphers a issue people tend to overlook is the Good mentors push their employ- ed to mention? Was there a ing up in their current vocations, person’s qualities by asking ques- impression you give to the recep- ees to do great things during a short question you had diffi culty but when the opportunity came, tions such as whether the person is tionist. A well-mannered and pre- period of time. A great mentor will with? Th e second interview they grabbed it. Rogers, vice presi- cognitive, hands-on and can think sentable attitude from the minute give any employee the stepping- may give you the chance to dent of Forbes.com expressed the outside the box. Does the person a person steps out of the elevator is stone needed to move up the com- expand upon some of those usage of tactics and importance lead by example and is commit- crucial. pany ladder. responses. Th ink about what of ideas when dealing with other ted? Has the person been around Th e second mistake an inter- Also mentioned was the signifi - made you shine in the fi rst businesses, especially industrial and exposed to the real world? Is viewee can make is to ask about cance of giving back to the com- interview. Also, consider new ones. Bigley, vice president of IBM the person cultural? And fi nally, the compensation. Employers want munity. All large companies devote accomplishments you can worldwide advertising, stressed the “Would I like sit next to this person people who worry more about their some portion of the annual revenue discuss. value of people skills. Prior experi- for hours on a plane?” performance and the company’s to fund social programs. Business Evaluate the organiza- ence with serving people, such as Th e fi rst question posed during mission than monetary compen- to Business buyers are people, too. tional fi t. Employers try to being a waiter or waitress, helps the Q-and-A session was, “What are sation. Lastly is the follow up. Ask Th e most important thing is to determine if you have specifi c immensely. People must learn to the three worst things people can diff erent and interesting questions keep in mind that most people end qualities they want in a new take and give orders, while keeping do at a job interview?” Th e panel re- with personality, avoiding bland up in their professional fi eld unex- employee, so you should try the other party happy. sponded by listing three items that questions regarding the job. pectedly. No profession is limited to identify what they are. Also, Goulding of Google Business intervewees must pay attention to. Another question asked was to any one person, and the only meeting other employees and Solutions, had an interesting take Primary is the fi rst impression. A whether students should market way to fi nd the perfect fi t is through visiting the facilities helps you on what type of people he would person must know how to present themselves abroad. Th e panelists trial-and-error. determine whether this is the like to work with. Among his de- themselves at all times. Th is means believed that people should look for organization for which you want to work.

Types of Second Inter- PANEL DISCUSSION: ENTREPRENEURSHIP views INROADS paves way Th is interview may be a series of interviews, in both individual and group formats. BY RALPH DAYAN powerful. Betesh made one of the Bring copies of your resume in CONTRIBUTING WRITER most notable statements saying, to top internships case an interviewer asks you “We are not learning then working for it. Few things compare to the but learning our whole lives”. In structured interviews, internship with a Fortune 1000 dreams and aspirations of indi- Th e second session consisted of the interviewers have specifi c company, corporate mentorship, viduals. When someone has an rising entrepreneurs. Joseph Co- criteria they use to evaluate networking opportunities, year- idea, pursues it with all their eff ort, hen, from his early teenage years, you. In unstructured inter- round staff and personal support, it is truly inspirational to others. started his business ventures. Al- views, they may utilize a more leadership, guidance, training and Th ere is a certain kind of person though small, these business deals open-ended assessment strat- the potential for a full-time career who holds these genuine charac- helped to form him into the savvy, egy. Identify the specifi c quali- after graduation. teristics, entrepreneurs. As part of intellectual businessman he is to- ty or skill that is being assessed Wilburn-Smith remarked that Professor Tawil’s MGT 3120 class, day. Before graduating from high and respond accordingly. INROADS off ers “Internships where we invited two groups of entrepre- school, he started his extremely the primary goal is conversion,” neurs to share their insight. successful website, HomeandBe- Research the Employer BORIS BERDICHEVSKIY I THE TICKER which equates to being off ered Gabrielle Bernstein took full ad- yond.com. He has been featured in Interviewees who under- a position after two summers. vantage of her youth when it came Forbes magazine and referred to as Doreen Wilburn-Smith en- stand what to expect and know INROADS success tales start with to starting her fi rst business. Fresh the “Merchant of Bay Ridge.” which gages students. how the organization works a student leader who is motivated, out of college, she co-founded a showcased his extreme tenacity for have more chances to succeed learns quickly, solves problems, non-profi t organization called the business and success. Cohen re- than those who do not do their adapts to change, rise to challenges Women’s Entrepreneurial Net- vealed she was 20 years old, a fact research. BY EMMANUEL ONYENYILI and “doesn’t accept anything less work. which amazed students. BUSINESS EDITOR Determine the best way to than personal excellence.” When asked why she opened Jonathon Hedvat, founder of obtain additional information Th ree students who embody a non-profi t business, Bernstein CreativeJobsCentral.com, a high- Th e Undergraduate Student (e.g. inquire with your fi rst in- and display these characteristics replied that she wanted to help light of our presentation explained Government invited one of the best terviewer about how to secure are INROADS alumni and Baruch women pursue their career goals. that his ideas fl ourished while he internship programs in the country more relevant data such as the seniors Amanlys Tejada, Anastasia From the very beginning of her ca- was just a student at the University to campus on Tuesday. A crowd department you would work Wright and Anthony Hernandez reer, she chose to help women who of Maryland and he recalled times comprised mostly of freshmen and for, or anything else they think who shared their INROADS were not on a steady path in their when his room was fi lled with sophomores diligently listened as is important to review before Experience during the event. careers. boxes waiting to be shipped to his INROADS Regional Director Doreen your visit). Amanlys Tejada completed her Joe Yip was a graduate of Ba- customers. Wilburn-Smith engaged students in Check periodicals and the second summer of interning at JP ruch College and was someone A true entrepreneur, he fo- her presentation of opportunities Web for timely information Morgan and was given a full-time who knew what he wanted to do cused on his goals when family and provided by INROADS. about the organization or in- off er within the fi nance division. with his education. Yip started a friends wanted to deter him from Th e presentation opened with dustry. Anastasia Wright who interned at successful Chinese restaurant in his path. When asked what skills a brief Q-and-A during which Alloy Media Marketing and Colgate Queens, which led to the opening are needed to be a successful entre- Wilburn-Smith asked, among other Prepare Questions to Ask Palmolive decided to enroll in law of similar style restaurants in other preneur, Hedvat answered, “Deter- questions, the length of time it Your questions should school after graduation. places throughout the city. Yip re- mination, unique knowledge and takes a recent graduate to fi nd a job show your enthusiasm to work Anthony Hernandez, a two- counted how he rebounded when hard work.” Th ese thoughts are a and the age by which an average for the employer. Remember summer intern at Accenture, one of his fi rst restaurants failed. great guideline for any person try- INROADS retail intern who is hired you are also interviewing to describes INROADS as a “fantastic Amy Galper’s story was a truly ing to start a business. as a store manager will achieve a six- see if this is the position you organization that provides entrepreneurial one. Galper, a li- Th e last speaker, Michael fi gure salary? Th e answers to these want. college students real corporate censed shiatsu instructor, recalled Hussey, is the creator and found- two questions were six to seven Some topics you may want experience.” Hernandez added, that one day, a client came to her, er of RateMyProfessor.com and months and 30 years, respectively. to cover: “It’s a real advantage and I hope complaining of a pain in their Peekyou.com. Th ese sites are ex- INROADS has over 500 corporate Job expectations for the Baruch students take it.” body. Galper quickly put together tremely popular, especially among sponsors, 21,000 alumni and has fi rst six months (e.g. goals) To be eligible for INROADS, a mixture of oils and gave it to her college students. He shared how he served over 4,600 interns. Support for professional students must be a U. S. Citizen client. got started, how he is continuing Ranked by Vault and the development or permanent resident. Th ey Her aromatic oils became a to grow and what his plans for the Princeton Review as one of must also be a high school senior, hit among a wide range of people future are. His unique ideas have America’s top internship programs Follow Up college freshman, sophomore or suff ering from diff erent ailments. helped him to grow in his career for the past 11 years, the mission Do not necessarily answer junior with at least two summers From there, she continued to grow and continue to do so. He was able of INROADS is to “develop and right away if the employer remaining prior to graduation. A her business of organic products. to see what his target market need- place talented minority youth in makes an off er. Ask for a few minimum GPA of 2.8 and a major She a customer base of over 250 ed and he delivered. Th is is one of business and industry, and prepare days to consider it. If you do in business, engineering, computer throughout the world and popular the most important factors in start- them for corporate and community nnot receive an off er on site, science, liberal arts or science is in major organic based stores such ing a business. leadership.” With 86 percent of ask about the next step in the also required. as Whole Foods. Th e speakers shared their May 2006 graduates accepting an process. How soon will a de- “Th is isn’t a job. Th is is a Hymie Betesh attended New knowledge, insight and gave great off er from their sponsor, INROADS cision be made, and how will process to develop you to your York University but left early in or- advice to an extremely attentive au- corporate clients includes all big they inform you? fullest,” commented Wilburn- der to pursue his career goals. At dience. Th ey continue to succeed four accounting fi rms, Citigroup, JP Finally, send a personal- Smith towards the end of her the age of 10, he was also consid- in their businesses and inspired Morgan, Wachovia, MetLife, Target, ized thank you letter to every- presentation. ered an excellent programmer. At students to fi nd their own path in Johnson & Johnson and IBM. one you met and reiterate your To apply to INROADS, log on to age 22 he founded DrJays.com and school, business and life. Among the main benefi ts off ered interest in the position. www.INROADS.org. continues to make the site more by INROADS are a paid, multi-year DECEMBER 3, 2007 THE TICKER BUSINESS I PAGE 13 NFL drafts students with the Blue Chip Program

ANASTASIA SAGALOVITCH Although the executives don’t fi rst professional sports league to CONTRIBUTING WRITER consider soccer a direct threat, formally recruit at Baruch College. Supovitz acknowledged that the Th is is a huge opportunity for Ba- On Th ursday Nov 15, during NFL will need to come up with in- ruch and we are honored to have club hours, a team of senior execu- novative ways to gain fans interna- them.” Alarcon credits this privilege tives and current “Blue-Chippers” tionally. And converting Wembley to the good work of Baruch alumni assembled in the seventh fl oor Stadium into a Football-like super who work for the league. Alumni Conference Center to speak about dome, complete with a tailgate like Elaine Delos Reyes, Nicole Lee, the Blue Chip Program, the Na- party and other attractions was Rohit Punj and Frank Supovitz who tional Football League’s entry-level one of the strategies. Supovitz also came back to their alma mater to recruitment program. stressed that an event is not a one share their experience with Ba- Eric Grubman, executive vice day thing, rather pre-event and ruch’s eager students. Nancy Gill, president of fi nance and president post-event opportunities must be senior vice president of human re- of NFL Ventures, Inc., began the carefully considered. sources, and John Maguire, learn- presentation with a video of chil- Referring to the fi nancial con- ing and development specialist in dren sharing their thoughts about siderations he said, “Sometimes charge of the Blue Chip Program, the NFL and life in general. Th ough you break even, sometimes you were on hand to answer questions the clip was lighthearted and comi- make a little, sometimes you lose a as well. cal, the message was clear — the little, but the opportunity is worth Prior to the public presentation, next generation of employees will it.” A current Blue Chipper and re- a group of students met the NFL need to connect with the next gen- cent Woff ord College graduate, Will representatives and had the oppor- eration of fans to ensure that they Hunter, described his experience. tunity to learn about their career appreciate the game and become “As a college football player I came paths. With a multi-billion dollar lifelong NFL fans and consumers. in knowing the sport, but with the business, 32 franchises and a cor- To make the point, Grubman league, I had to learn the business porate headquarters, there is plen- later asked the audience about of the sport. Th is program is really ty to do. As per the presentation, their favorite tech device. Th e lap- great in that it gives you a chance to the League seems to be looking for top seemed to be the favorite with see what’s out there. A lot of times talented people who may not nec- the mobile phone and game con- people are pigeon holed to a partic- essarily have experience in sports sole closely behind. “Here’s your ular division or job, but here I truly management but are capable of challenge — fi gure out how to get to experience diff erent things delivering results and working in a market on the [cell] phone.” Grub- SARAH GOLDSCHMIDT I THE TICKER without that pressure.” team environment. Requirements man shared his experience with Apart from marketing on the for the Blue Chip Program include his children who “are all about Eric Grubman, President of NFL Ventures Inc., speaks to Baruch students cell phone and expanding the NFL at least a 3.5 GPA and an in-person their phones” — texting with their about the 2008 Blue Chip Program and summer internship opportunities. brand internationally, the discus- interview along with other consid- friends, updating fantasy scores on sion also covered the importance erations listed on the NFL’s web- their laptop and watching the game sorship and marketing. Grubman executing everything from owners of preserving the integrity of the site. Similarly a 3.0 GPA for under- at the same time. regards the three-year rotational meetings to the NFL Draft and the NFL as well as creating new op- graduate students, and a 3.3 GPA Grubman, whose career in- program as a “terminal program Super Bowl. An event, as Supo- portunities in the virtual, technol- for graduate students is required cludes service in the United States — in a positive way,” meaning a vitz explained, is an opportunity. ogy and media space like the NFL for internship positions. Th is event Armed Forces, working as an in- permanent job is not guaranteed at Sometimes it is an opportunity to Network, NFL Films and NFL.com. was sponsored by Executives On vestment banker at Goldman Sachs the end of the rotation, “You have increase market share, other times Partnership with Super Bowl host Campus. and co-founding Constellation En- to earn that,” remarked Grubman. it’s a door opener for exposure and cities and the NFL’s philanthropic According to the NFL employ- ergy Group, took the time to high- Upon completion of the program follow up opportunities. An ex- commitment was also discussed. ment website the deadline for the light the diversity of opportunities trainees may be invited to continue ample would be the recent London Plans are underway to incorporate full-time Blue Chip program as well available within the league. Similar their employment with the league, Game, which marked the fi rst regu- environmental friendly concepts as summer 2008 internships was to the professional variety in his ca- opt to further their education or lar season game played abroad. As in upcoming events, such as off set- Nov. 30 . Unfortunately, this article reer, the organizational chart of the work for other corporations like the league begins to expand inter- ting carbon emissions by planting could not go to print until Dec 3 NFL spans across a myriad of ca- Disney, where the skills may be nationally, it must take advantage trees. in observance of the Th anksgiving reer options available through the transferable. of events and media coverage as a Maritza Alarcon, a Baruch Col- Holiday Recess. Blue Chip Program: events, fi nance Frank Supovitz, senior vice pres- way to penetrate a market that may lege senior who is currently in- More information regarding and business ventures, football op- ident of Events and Baruch College not be familiar with American foot- terning with the National Baseball the program and application pro- erations, international, media (NFL M.B.A. alumnus, spoke about the ball, especially when other sports League, moderated the event. Re- cess can be found at nfl .com or by Network and NFL.com), commu- events side of the business. His di- like soccer have a historic advan- ferring to the NFL’s Baruch visit emailing [email protected] nications and public aff airs, spon- vision is in charge of planning and tage. Alarcon explained, “Th e NFL is the THE TICKER LEISURE I PAGE 14

BY MICHAEL WURSTHORN a leather clutch as an accessory all wore an Asian-inspired pink dress. MANAGING EDITOR designed by Kiko. Zhezmer’s dangerously short dress Nice introduced reggaeton earned many well-aimed camera Shop of Style ushered in their performers JC y Zurdo featuring fl ashes. fashion show with a jazzy look and Baruch sports sensation Fred- S.O.S. closed their sixth success- sound. Lipbone Redding serenad- die Carrasco-Dance. JC y Zurdo’s ful show by giving the audience one ed the crowd with catchy sounds as rhythmic performance excited the more look at the models, and an oohs and ahs followed the models crowd and lead the show into the opportunity to meet the students down the runway. intermission. that put the show together. BAG BY DUTCHESS DESIGN MUJU I STYLING MODELED BY STAREN SOANES Students lived the life of a model Th e Ticker held a raffl e giving Th e weight of the show rested for the night, as they showed off the away a make-up basket provided by on its planning committee. Th e latest designs of hot designers like Hard Candy, a VIP pass to New York backbone of the team consisted Kiko, Ruthie Tailor and Kerry Co- City’s hottest clubs, and two $25 gift of S.O.S. members: Jessica Bap- dett. certifi cates to Starbucks. Market- tiste, Jason Schwartz, Warren S.O.S. successfully fused fashion ing director, Jein Funk, modeled a Adriana, Mariane St. Maurice, and music together, bringing its dress clad in Ticker headlines. Marlyn Frage, Jonell Corpuz sixth annual show to Baruch. Following the intermission, the and Billy Folchetti. With Entertainer, Chuck Nice, hosted Bill Bartholomew Project energized each member of the team the fashion show. Th e audience the crowd with their synchroniza- bringing their talents to the laughed and enjoyed the antics of tion of Indie-rock and alternative table, S.O.S. was able to ex- the 10-year stand-up veteran. country. Th e rock scene featured ecute another triumphant Each fashion scene was intro- clothes by Nik Zipagan and ES- show. duced by a performance that set PRIT. the mood for the anxious crowd. Th e fi nal scene, Pop, was ush- Rapper GDash with X Factor hyped ered in by xXxPLiZiT’s hot moves up the crowd and paved the way for featuring the newest designs from the Hip-Hop scene, featuring cloth- Kiril Kirilov, Kortney Hopkins and ing designs by Jose Collado, Kerry Danielle Oron. Sophomore Lyu- Coddett and Karen Stacey. Andrew bou Zhezmer, heated up the stage Shin, a senior, (top middle) mod- as she caught the gaze of everyone eled Kerry Codett wearing a loose in the crowd. Th e marketing major fi tting black hoodie paired with blue jeans. Shin mod- eled Codett’s, Save Your Vanity, with confi dence and swagger. Elisa Rocle, a freshman, (bottom left) sported a pink halter-top covered by a splattered wife-beater. Ro- cle personifi ed the sporty- look as she stepped down the runway. Rocle carried I THINK BY KIRIL KIRILOV I MODELED BY ELISA ROCLE MUJU I MODELED STYLING BY WASIAR POLANCO THE TICKER LEISURE I PAGE 15 SAVE YOUR VANITY BY KERRY CODDETT I MODELED BY ANDREW SHIN Fashion Through

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BY JACK TEBELE tary presence. Within a short drive, BY JESSICA CHEN ing statues in Battery Park, but they even bring chairs and move seats CONTRIBUTING WRITER there are many bases including Fort CONTRIBUTING WRITER also appear all over New York, from under the lamps to get better light. Story and Oceana. Th is presence 14th street to downtown Brooklyn. Hurray for public art that’s pretty If you are looking for a nice des- can be easily noticed from the con- Living in New York, we’ve all and useful. tination with a lot of activities, then stant appearance of fi ghter jets fl y- seen our fair share of confusingly Battery Park. At fi rst glance, the you should visit Virginia Beach. ing over the city. In nearby Norfolk, abstract sculptures and statues 45,000 pound sphere of bronze and MetroTech Center. Finding With its pristine beaches and won- visitors can board and explore re- of obscure famous dead people. steel in Battery Park looks boring a rainbow is always good. It has derful environment, Virginia Beach tired naval ships that are docked in Where has all the interesting and and unapologetically space wast- beautiful colors and there’s that has something for everybody. the ports. Harbor Park, the home of unique public art gone? Fear not, ing. Th en, you notice the numer- ever-present hope that gold can Being only a seven-hour drive the triple-A affi liate Norfolk Tides, here are fi ve cool public art displays ous dents and scratches, among be found at its end. Th e rainbow from downtown New York City or off ers exciting baseball games for out there. other damages, that highlight the sculpture at the MetroTech Center one-hour by air, Virginia Beach ticket prices as low as nine dollars. otherwise smooth sphere’s surface. in Brooklyn, however, deviates sub- caters to tourists and has miles of Last, Virginia Beach is only a 45 Julian Opie’s Animal, Cars, What makes a bent metal sphere in stantially from the rainbow norm. beach front streets lined with sou- minute drive to the city of Williams- Buildings and People. Opie de- the middle of Battery Park unique? Gold won’t be found at this rain- venir shops. Visitors come during burg, Virginia. Williamsburg off ers a signed enamel on glass sculptures Its history. Before you groan at the bow, but garbage will. Th at’s right, all months of the year, but espe- taste of what colonial America used of beautiful women fi gures and thought of mundane plaques and garbage. Corin Hewitt’s Material cially from Memorial Day through to be. It is also the home of Busch placed them randomly over the long explanations, read this: Th e World piece is a rainbow, made of Labor Day. Th ere are also special Gardens, a world-class theme park park across from J&R Music Center metal sphere (Th e Sphere) adorned bronze, paint, resin and that’s right, weekends with events such as “Th e run by Anheuser-Busch. located on Park Row. She has also the fountain at the World Trade garbage. Th is piece was made with Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon.” Events Virginia Beach is a very large city created mansions and skyscrapers Center from 1971 to Sept. 11, 2001 seven days worth of garbage sweep- these typically have live music and that serves the needs of residents, that range from seven feet to doll- and miraculously survived the at- ings, collected daily, for a week, bring visitors from all corners of the businesses and tourists. Th e small- house size, scattered around streets tacks on the Twin Towers with symbolizing the seven colors of the United States and abroad. er, more intimate area surround- and parks. Th ese art pieces create minimal damage. Fritz Koenig’s rainbow. Not only is it aesthetically Th e climate in Virginia Beach ing the beaches is known as “Th e imagery that we associate with our Th e Sphere is a powerful memorial pleasing and curious to look at, it is temperate, with winters a bit Oceanfront.” Th e Oceanfront has everyday life and spice up those to the lives lost on Sept. 11. also symbolizes multiculturalism, warmer than your average winter in many restaurants and hotels, rang- monotonous rainy days. And, for gay pride and utopia. With all the New York City. It seldom snows and ing from a Days Inn to the newly those who have seen and wondered Washington Square Park. Lo- possible interpreta- whenever it does, it is a treat for the built fi ve-star Hilton. Th e area is about the enormous LED displays cated near New York University, tions of the piece, young school children. Although generally safe and is well patrolled of a walking man and woman out- used to be a popular hangout for Material World is as Virginia Beach is more of a sum- by police on foot, bikes, motor- side the Department of Education, shady characters. Now, its regular multi fac- eted as the mer hot-spot, there are many other cycles and even horses. It also has they were also designed by Opie. visitors are small children and hap- natural phenom- attractions that bring thousands of an established nightlife with many py families. In addition to the dif- enon it imitates. visitors to the area. First, they have bars and lounges along the ocean- Tom Otterness’ Life Under- ference in people that visit the park, wonderful aquariums and muse- front. Many of the lounges have ground. What’s cooler than toddler the landscape of the park has also ums. Th e Virginia Beach Marine theme nights during the weekend, sized bronze creatures? Controver- changed, thanks to Majorie Kouns’ Science Museum, located only fi ve such as karaoke. sial toddler sized bronze creatures. Well Lit Chess Pieces. Kouns has minutes from the beach, off ers indi- Overall, Virginia Beach is a won- Tom Otterness’ Life Underground, designed 11 huge chess pieces and viduals of all ages a chance to learn derful place to visit whether you eccentric and wonderfully round 26 multicolored and variously pat- about marine life through hands on are planning a family vacation or bronze creatures which look oddly terned empire style lamp shades. experiences. Th ere are live shows a short trip with your friends. It is similar to the Monopoly man, took Th e lamp shades cover the with animals, large shark pools and easily accessible, fairly inexpensive over seven years to create and were park’s lampposts, giving visi- staff -led demonstrations on marine and very enjoyable. It is no won- a source of great dispute among tors the impression that these technology. der that so many people choose to bureaucrats, due to some explicit are house lamps, gaining the Th e second attraction that Vir- come back every year! statue parts. Most of us may have park an extremely comfortable TOMOSTUDIO.COM ginia Beach off ers is a large mili- noticed these fun and friendly look- homey feeling. In fact, people can Tom Otterness’ Life Underground. DECEMBERFeatures 3, 2007 THE TICKER FEATURES I PAGE 17 “Operation: Cookie” hits Baruch

VICTOR CHU I THE TICKER Parents are watching over as New York City Girl Scouts sell cookies in front of the Offi ce of Student Life. Buyers were invited to donate cookies to the military serving overseas.

BY MIKHAIL SEDOV FEATURES EDITOR for a good cause,” declared Denise, the last three years, according to says, “Th ey opened them, they split “I learn that selling the cookies as she stood with Elena and Cassie the Girl Scout Council of Greater them up. Th e guys were so happy would take a lot of team work and It’s no surprise that pro- at the vendor table on Monday New York’s website. just to get something from home.” eff ort,” says Elena. longed military presence in Iraq Nov. 12. As part of the nationwide One person who knows what But lifting the troops’ spirits is By the early afternoon the team and Afghanistan is leaving many “Operation: Cookie” program, the these cookies mean to troops sta- not the team’s only goal. Th e rev- had 25 boxes, to donate to the men American troops depressed and young comrades from Queens- tioned abroad is Cassie’s mother, enue collected from selling the and women in uniform. A sopho- homesick. But the three cheer- based Troop 4588 invited pass- Marylyn Byrne, whose brother tax-deductible cookies supports more, Alex Skuratovsky, who bought ful 10-year-olds who recently sold ersby to purchase boxes of cookies served in Operation Desert Storm. activities and programs for over cookies welcomed their eff ort, say- cookies at Baruch College are just a at $3.50 each. All customers were When he was deployed to the Per- 21,000 Girl Scouts in New York City. ing, “I think it’s great that they are few of the thousands of Girl Scouts asked if they would like to donate sian Gulf, Byrne sent him home- Cookie sales are just one way to here working and raising money on on a mission to make their service a a box to be shipped to the military. made cookies, which were then help them develop leadership, en- their day off from school.” little sweeter. Over 75,000 boxes were sent to the shared by fellow fi ghters. When the trepreneurship and money-man- “I’m proud of doing something United States service personnel in helicopter was dropping boxes, she agement skills. Alyssa Wick contributed reporting. Students warned on security issues n College admin. dition, University Public Safety has issued a protocol for Active Shooter discusses gambling Incident Response, which has been shared and approved by Commis- and trespassing sioner [Raymond] Kelly of the New York City Police Department. BY MAREK MERY STAFF WRITER Ticker: People without proper In the aftermath of the Virginia IDs sometimes get into school Tech shooting, college safety is a with the help of other students. major concern. Th ere are many We heard that some students dangerous people roaming the city “lend” their IDs to friends who and Baruch’s turnstiles are the only then use these cards to pass way of screening students and fac- through turnstiles. How major ulty from the rest of the masses. In is this problem this year? What this interview, Th e Ticker discussed can you tell to these students and security with Chief of Public Safety their “visitors”? BORIS BERDICHEVSKY I THE TICKER BORIS BERDICHEVSKY I THE TICKER Henry McLaughlin, and Student HM: Th ere have been incidents Aff airs Coordinator Shadia Sache- of students allowing friends to en- Safety Chief Henry McLaughlin, left, and Student Aff airs Coordinator Shadia Sachedina. dina, who spoke on behalf of the ter the campus using their Baruch Offi ce of the Vice President of Stu- College identifi cation cards. While being in a college community is students playing a friendly game decreases are not signifi cant in dent Aff airs and Enrollment Man- many have been discovered, some taking responsibility for the welfare of cards with friends. However, relation to the seriousness of the agement and the dean of students. have not. If such incidents come to of your fellow students. Lending the college does not look favor- crimes. By requiring ID access by the attention of the Public Safety of- your ID card out to visitors could ably upon students who gamble on turnstiles to the campus, we limit Ticker: How has the shooting fi cer, the ID is confi scated and for- pose a potential threat to the cam- college premises. According to the the individuals that would target at Virginia Tech infl uenced safety warded to the dean of students. pus community. Baruch College Code of Student the Baruch College community. policy at Baruch? Shadia Sachedina: Th e dean of Conduct, gambling on campus is Henry McLaughlin: Th e hor- students offi ce, will then arrange Ticker: Last semester, Th e strictly prohibited. If caught, stu- Ticker: Does your department rifi c tragedy at Virginia Tech has a meeting with the student. Sanc- Ticker found out that a non-Ba- dents will be subject to disciplinary plan any major changes or up- impacted public safety depart- tions will vary depending on the ruch student was removed from action through the dean of students dates on campus in the near fu- ments around the country. Baruch severity of the incident. At a mini- a library study room for gam- offi ce. ture? College and the City University of mum, the student will be issued a bling with other Baruch students. HM: We are constantly updating New York have been endeavoring warning and a note will be placed How do you feel about gambling Ticker: Compared with 2006 our equipment around the campus to increase the avenues of com- on their academic record. It is on campus, how extensive is the statistics of crime at Baruch, do and searching for new technologies munication to the faculty, staff and important that Baruch students problem, and what does your you feel that crime will be more to make the college safer and more students through e-mail, text mes- understand the ramifi cations of department do to address this is- or less of a problem this year? convenient for the Baruch commu- saging and encouraging increased allowing unauthorized visitors to sue? HM: Th e statistics fl uctuate nity. participation with AirBaruch. In ad- access the college campus. Part of SS: Th ere is nothing wrong with yearly. However, the increases or PAGE 18 I THE TICKER FEATURES DECEMBER 3, 2007 Weird but true stories

BY STEVEN ORTIZ customer was sent to the hospital, refusing to show identifi cation. CONTRIBUTING WRITER and the salon incurred $15,000 in Ralls was forced to leave empty damages. No citation was issued to handed, but later fi led a complaint Holiday turkey escapes feast Miller, since the accident occurred with Morrisons corporate head- on private property. (Peninsula quarters, which stood by its store On Th anksgiving morning, 15 Clarion) policy. (BBC News) wild turkeys strolled into a Long Is- land suburb as surprised residents Burglar complains about mess watched in amazement. Suff olk County police were called in after a After being caught red handed report of turkeys crossing the road robbing a Montgomery, Alabama and creating a traffi c hazard. But by home, a burglar complained to po- 1 p.m., the birds had left town march- lice about being forced at gunpoint ing single fi le without incident. No by the homeowner to clean up the foul play is suspected because it is mess he had possible that the birds could have made. Th e wandered in from a nearby wooded robber, re- area. Since their holiday appearance, turning to the the turkeys have not been seen. (As- home he had sociated Press) burglarized earlier, was confronted by Man weds a bitch owner Adrian McKinnon, who had just arrived. A man in India, believing he McKinnon upset over seeing was cursed for killing two dogs 15 his possessions all over the fl oor, years ago, married a female dog ordered thief Tajuan Bullock to pick at a Hindu Temple. Ever since the everything up while he waited stoning of the dogs 15 years ago, P. for law enforcement to arrive. Selvakumar has suff ered from pa- Th e police told Bullock he was ralysis and loss of hearing. On the lucky, because anyone else advice of an astrologer, Selvakumar would have shot him dead. decided to marry a dog to cure his ailments. Th e “bride” named Selvi No booze for grandpa wore a traditional orange sari with a fl ower garland and was fed a bun to A 72-year-old, white celebrate. (BBC News) haired senior citizen intend- ing to purchase two bottles Hits salon, but keeps date of wine was denied service by store staff after refusing An Alaskan woman arriving for to provide proof of his age. a hair salon appointment crashed Morrisons, a U.K. super- her SUV through the storefront, market, requires employ- slammed into a customer and then ees to verify that anyone proceeded with her scheduled ap- buying alcohol be over 21. FOTOLIA pointment after order had been re- Tony Ralls, a grandfather stored. Della Miller, 73, lost control of three, could not believe of her vehicle as she drove through what he was hearing and the snow covered parking lot in front blew off the straight- of Tina’s Hair Pros salon. Th e injured faced employee by DECEMBER 3, 2007 THE TICKER FEATURES I PAGE 19 PAGE 20 I THE TICKER FEATURES DECEMBER 3, 2007 BSU speaks out BY SIMONE WEBB STAFF WRITER

Th e Black Student Union hosted its fi rst event titled “Spoken Word: Express Yourself” on Th ursday, Nov. 8. Onstage from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., students showcased their cre- ative talents to their peers. It was an hour before the show actually started. At the peak of the evening, about 130 people were present. According to Nindja Ba- zile, former president of African Students Association, BSU’s prede- cessor, less than half of that amount attended previous spoken word events. She says, “I am really happy about the outcome.” Th e prominent theme of the evening was of self-love, as well as SPECIAL TO THE TICKER the struggle and image of blacks Members of The Black Student Union, above, hosted in America. All this was shown their fi rst successful event this semester. through singing, poetry and rap. Dexter Jones, who recited three poems, asked blacks to remember “I enjoyed the MC’s comments memorable performance as the the journey: where they came from about building our wealth and tak- audience snapped their fi ngers, and where they are now. Hayden ing the time out to read magazines clapped hands and sung along to Green, Baruch alumnus, used his about investing instead of those his cover of “Hey Th ere Delilah” by poetry to compare the preparation based on spending,” says Sehaguay the Plain White Ts. Dhanha Bien- of a meal by a woman for a man as Gouede, 21, a language arts major at Aime, 21, a communications major a sign of love, nurturing and devo- Hunter College. “Th e performances called his performance “a chain tion. He asked not to judge people were good and what the performers reaction with audience members by the food they eat, referring to the shared was worth listening to.” singing along and waving their stereotype of Blacks eating water- One memorable performance hands to the song.” melon and fried chicken. involved Eric “Sky-o” Eliely rap- Describing her event, President Th e master of ceremonies was ping a cappella after three failed Holder says, “I am completely ec- Chris Holder, a 24-year-old mort- attempts to play his background static that we overdid ourselves gage and stock broker who is work- music with a malfunctioning CD and it paid off .” Next semester BSU ing on a degree in accounting at player. His songs revealed the pain, plans to organize their fi rst annual Hunter College. Charlisse Holder, despair, and the desire to give up cultural show entitled “A Tribute who is the brother of BSU’s presi- on music and give into the negativ- to Black Unity.” Th e event was co- dent, stressed the importance of ity of life. But God, he rapped, “res- sponsored by Undergraduate Stu- accumulating wealth instead of urrected” his soul. He also delved dent Government, Chinese Stu- creating debt. He advised the black into the other side of the common dents Association, NABA, Zeta Phi community to learn about money love story — a good man loving the Beta Sorority, La Unidad Latina, management from credible sources wrong woman. Hip Hop 201, WBMB and Lambda like SmartMoney magazine. Ariyanto Jahja gave another Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc. DECEMBERArts 3, 2007 PAGE 21 I THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Inside the mind of a literary princess

BY ALYSSA WICK Big Boned? BUSINESS MANAGER When I graduated from college and came to New York to do my il- Meg Cabot begins the call with lustrating, which didn’t work out a cheerful greeting. She is very so well, I had to get a job because easy to talk to. Her tone and short I couldn’t pay my bills doing the il- anecdotes make me feel like I’m lustrating, and the job that I got was chatting with a good friend and she in a dormitory doing what Heather is very open to all the questions I does. I was the assistant manager ask. She also tells me later that dur- of an NYU dorm and I did exactly ing the interview she was sitting at what Heather does. And I just had home eating the Halloween candy the best time, I loved that job so that she didn’t hand out to trick- much, so basically all of the dorm or-treaters, which I imagine is what stuff is actually true, that really did Heather Wells would be doing in happen; not the boss getting shot that situation. Cabot’s new book, though. I decided to make it a mur- Big Boned, is the third in her Heath- der, which there was never a mur- er Wells mystery series. der the whole time I was there.

In your website biography you In terms of the other charac- said that you originally pursued ters, besides Heather, did you de- illustrating. Could you elaborate rive them from your experience on why you made the jump to as well? writing? Sadly, they’re all made up I always wrote, that was my [laughs]. Cooper is a little bit based hobby when I was a kid growing on my husband, I would have to up, but I also used to draw. My dad say, although not a pop-star. He taught at Indiana University and I doesn’t come from a family of re- grew up in Bloomington and most cord producers or anything. He’s of my friends’ parents were teach- also not that rich. ers in the English department. I realized that if I became an English Your other books about Heath- major, I would have to have all of er Wells have sizes in their titles my friends’ parents as my teach- MEGCABOT.COM and I wondered why you decided ers. I didn’t think they’d really take Author Meg Cabot talks personal history and the future. to veer away from that for Big me seriously. Also, when I was 16, Boned? I went to a college party and I met this guy who was an English major cially since more people play video best, whatever it is. and do a book tour for every single I just couldn’t think of one and at LIU and I told him I wanted to be games than anything else, which Do you foresee any other fi lm of those books, which would be way I’m really mad because the U.K. a writer, and he was like, “Don’t do we know from the premiere of Halo prospects in the future? too much. I just try to keep my head edition of this book is called Size it, because they’ll suck all the love 3, which made more money than down and work on writing the next Doesn’t Matter, which I think is hi- of creative writing from you.” I be- any movie that has ever come out I actually just sold the rights to book. In Th e Princess Diaries series larious, and they titled it that and lieved him. When I got to New York and certainly more than any book. a bunch of stuff . Th e Queen of Bab- this is the second to last book, so didn’t tell me and I was like, “Why after I graduated, I started doing il- Th e Princess Diaries was prob- ble series, which is an adult book that series is ending. Th is is prob- didn’t you tell me before so I could lustration, and it was horrible, and ably the book that I “broke out” series, I just sold to Jeff rey Sharp ably not going to be the end of use it in the U.S. edition?” And they no one wanted to hire me and I got with and that book got rejected by and his production studio, which [the Heather Wells] series because were like, “So sorry. Just didn’t all these stories to illustrate that everybody in New York; everybody did the movies Proof and Nicholas I just thought of another book, so think of it.” Th at would have been were really bad and I thought “I can hated it. And then I think Disney Nickelby. Avalon High, which is a I’m very excited for that series. I’m brilliant. Apparently; “big boned” write better stories than this.” And bought the rights to it before a pub- modern teen King Arthur, just sold starting a new middle grade series, in England means something really the weirdest thing was I met that lisher did, so I think that you really to the Disney Channel and How to which is the fi rst time I’ve written dirty, so they wouldn’t call it that. guy from the party again in New have to just persist, and I think that Be Popular, which is another teen books for little kids because I’m al- York, and we started going out, and that’s true at any time and for any book I did, was just bought by MTV. ways getting the little sisters of the So, will there be another book now I’m married to him, and I’m a writer. Because I really like writing Th e mediator series just got sold to girls who read Th e Princess Diaries about Heather Wells? writer and he’s not. about princesses and [at the time] the producer who did the Lemony series coming up to me and asking nobody was writing about prin- Snicket movie, A Series of Unfortu- “How come I can’t read this book,” Th ere’s defi nitely going to be In general, what do you think cesses, but I did. nate Events. and their mothers were freaking another one and I will tell you that are some of the challenges that out, because there’s kissing in it. there is going to be a wedding. But I writers face today? Would you say that Th e Princess You have Big Boned coming Th e Queen of Babble series is end- can’t tell you who’s getting married. Diaries was your favorite series? out this month, the ninth Princess ing with its third book, which will I didn’t even think of what is going I think it’s really hard to get Diaries book, and four books for be out this spring, so it’s really not to happen in the fourth book until published when you’re fi rst start- “I like all my books the same, next year. How do you deal with as much as it was. So, I’m looking like two weeks ago. I thought of it ing out, certainly, and even after just like your mom likes all her kids writing and promoting so many forward to having a little less go- and then I was like, “Oh my god” you get published, it’s hard to keep the same.” Th at’s what I always say. books at one time? ing on. Th e middle grade books are I just thought of a great murder.’ publishing just because the market I really don’t have any particular fa- much shorter. Actually, I was at a wedding and I is still fi erce. Th ere’s so much com- vorites and I usually like whatever I just do everything one day at thought this would be so funny to petition with new media. Espe- I’m writing right this moment the time. Th ey don’t make you go out What was your inspiration for do for the fourth book. Heather Wells takes the cake in Big Boned BY ALYSSA WICK Big Boned is the third install- about her thoughts throughout the pages to follow was fast paced and BUSINESS MANAGER ment of Heather’s story and the book. Her description and reac- enthralling, living up to the mystery main plot begins with her fi nding tions to a team building exercise genre. In her most recent novel, Big her boring boss, Owen Veatch, that the entire residence staff had If I were asked to give a genre Boned, Meg Cabot continues the dead in his offi ce; killed by a bullet to take part in is much like I would for this book, it would be romantic juicy story of Heather Wells who to the head. Seeing as how Owen, expect from a real employee; she mystery. However, this is not a com- becomes involved in yet another in Heather’s eyes, was as dull as made fun of it with her friend Tom mon thing in novels these days. It’s intricate murder case. Heather could be, this news came as quite behind the backs of her superiors. very diffi cult to create a main char- Wells is the down-to-earth narra- a shock. On top of all that, earlier Besides that, much of her narrative acter who is able to solve the case tor of this book who isn’t afraid to that morning, Heather’s ‘rebound’ is quite witty and left me laughing and still have time for love. Heather speak directly to the reader, telling boyfriend of only three months out loud. Wells is the exception. Th ere is just about everything she’s thinking told her that he had a special ques- In terms of the plot, Cabot has so much going on, but I never felt at that very moment. tion to ask her, which is driving her defi nitely succeeded with this one. confused or overwhelmed with the Heather, a former pop star, crazy, especially since he doesn’t I noticed even more on the sec- storyline. which everyone seems to remind make her melt like a certain other ond read, that each little detail fi ts Th is book has everything for a her about, has been working at New man does. perfectly with the overall story and quick, enjoyable read during a com- York College for about a year. She Th is novel takes you inside the eventually, the unveiling of the kill- mute or free time. So much in fact, is the assistant residence director life of a regular New York woman er. She drops little hints through- that I intend to read the fi rst two in of Fischer Hall, nicknamed Death who wants to protect those around out, but doesn’t go overboard with the series as soon as possible. With Dorm due to its morbid reputation. her as an older sister would and foreshadowing so as to ruin the that said, if you are looking for a Murder is a common occurrence get the bad guy, all while shedding surprise ending. When Heather fi - witty account of the day to day life in her dorm and Heather always a few unwanted pounds and of nally fi gures out who killed Owen in Death Dorm, or just something seems to get mixed up in it, against course, fi nding true love. Heather is AMAZON.COM and runs to try to do something amusing to read on the train, be the advisement of basically every- a very likeable character. She’s easy about it, I felt like I was running sure to pick up Big Boned. one she knows. to relate to because she is very open Big Boned, released November 2007. with her. Th e description in the PAGE 22 I THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DECEMBER 3, 2007 Order of the play: fight A roaring flute

BY ANGELA CURMI boldly alternates between the roles STAFF WRITER of the Queen of the Night and Pa- cancer and each other mina. As Pamina, Damrau is very For those who think of operas as impressive, both in her vocal skills a stuff y old art, Mozart’s enchanting and in the natural grace and inno- BY FRANK MARZULLO is busy jet-setting and romancing Die Zauberfl öte (Th e Magic Flute) is cence she brings to the role. SENIOR STAFF WRITER pharmaceutical companies for certain to counter this image. Filled Alternating with Damrau is deals. In one exchange, he curses with adventure and romance, Anna-Kristiina Kaappola, whose As the Broadway stagehands out Pfi zer and coolly declares, and some of the most memorable formidable presence as the Queen strike settlement pumps big bucks “We’ll go to Merck.” characters in opera, including the of the Night is striking. Eric Kutler back into city coff ers, Off -Broad- Th e 26 short scenes whiz by, giv- fearsome Queen of the Night, the and Joseph Kaiser share the role way reminds us of artistic rewards en the level of scientifi c discourse noble Tamino and Pamina, and the of Tamino, while Stéphane Degout at gentler prices. Bob Clyman’s Th e being tackled. If I wasn’t down humorous bird-catcher, Papageno, is fantastically entertaining as Pa- Secret Order is an intriguing drama front, I would have been on the Die Zauberfl öte is an absolutely de- pageno, who has some truly hi- worth visiting. edge of my seat. Clyman, a clinical lightful opera. larious scenes and often steals the Young Dr. Will Shumway is mak- psychologist, exercises our minds Th e opera tells the story of the show. ing great strides towards a cancer and provides a taut plot. Th is is no young prince Tamino, who fi nds Die Zauberfl öte ran through No- cure in Illinois. His research excites easy tightrope to walk, with Will’s himself in a strange land where he vember 24 at the Metropolitan Op- the burned-out Dr. Bob Brock, who colleagues doing enough political meets the Queen of the Night. Th e era, sung in German, with English runs an elite Manhattan cancer in- maneuvering for a season of Survi- Queen recruits Tamino to save her subtitles. stitute, (a thinly veiled Memorial vor. kidnapped daughter, Pamina, from Sloan-Kettering) Brock, a supreme- While the plot motor is hum- the evil Sarastro, which Tamino ly gifted schmoozer, fl ies out to of- ming, characterization is stuck in promises to do after seeing a por- fer Shumway the moon. neutral. We barely learn about Will, trait of Pamina and instantly falling Brock then shakes down his and don’t care about him as much in love. With a magic fl ute to guide own board with a hard sell: “Th is as we should. Dan Colman’s bland him and his appointed sidekick Pa- is a simple business decision. Wil- performance doesn’t help. Larry pageno to help him along the way, liam Shumway is beach front prop- Pine as Brock was inexcusably fi sh- Tamino sets out to fi nd Pamina erty. M.I.T wants him, Duke wants ing for lines at the performance and encounters adventure and a him, Stanford promised him tenure I attended, after the opening. He surprising turn of events along the by spring. Give him the money he does compensate with energy and way. needs.” CONTACTMUSIC.COM style, albeit in a one-note perfor- Although the story and its ref- Will is fast-tracked to fame, but Larry Pine inexcusably fi shes for lines. mance. Kenneth Tigar handles the erences to freemasonry may seem Clyman won’t make it a yellow brick paper-thin Roth role as well as can somewhat peculiar, even bizarre, at road. Saul Roth’s funding was cut to be expected. times, the humor and colorful char- sign him. Roth is understandably made in the fi rst place. Th eir re- Jessi Campbell leaves the stron- acters, as well as Mozart’s beautiful hell-bent on protecting his turf. search produces both a prestigious gest impression as Alice. Decked music, cannot fail to charm audi- And Harvard honey Alice Curiton journal publication and a coveted out in untied combat boots, rolled- ences, young and old. talks Brock into being made Will’s conference speaking spot. Roth up jeans and a lab coat, the pint- My only objection to the story assistant, despite her undergrad awkwardly salivates at the lecture sized Campbell looks more like a is its rather anti-climactic ending status. like the one-dimensional villain battlefi eld medic. But she’s smart, involving the Queen of the Night, Once hired, she off ers Will sex, Clyman has hastily sketched. Back sassy and intuitive, making Alice a from whom one would expect doubtlessly aroused by his un- at the lab, new results contradict a force to be reckoned with. greater drama in a fi nal showdown tucked shirts and blank stare be- promising breakthrough. Doctor Director Charles Towers keeps with Sarastro. hind geeky glasses. But he is de- and acolyte must either fess up to a the actors facing front too often. Julie Taymor’s production of tached, and interested only in sci- misguided theory or work through But his pacing is excellent. Th e Or- Die Zauberfl öte at the Metropoli- ence. While Clyman avoids drag- to a solution before anyone notices, der is a probing intellectual treat tan Opera is superb and deftly uses ging down the pace with a romantic a suspenseful high stakes confl ict. for fans of Proof, though it doesn’t some of the most gorgeous and ACHIEVEMENT.ORG subplot, the bizarre off er is so un- Th e pair is left to their own de- quite reach its lofty level. lavish sets I’ve ever seen. Highly- convincing it shouldn’t have been vices by a neglectful Brock, who acclaimed soprano Diana Damrau Julie Taymor directs The Magic Flute. DECEMBER 3, 2007 THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT I PAGE 23 Country Music Televisionton Tour 2007

KRISTIN BARLOWE | CMT Little Big Town (l-r): Karen Fairchild, Philip Sweet, Kim Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook. from these two artists concentrate BY NICOLE LEE on the same theme of making the SENIOR STAFF WRITER most out of life. With Sugarland’s current album, Enjoy the Ride, it On Wednesday, Nov. 14, Coun- is quite evident that they do just try Music Television on Tour 2007: that. With songs such as “Settlin’, ” Change for Change made a stop “County Line” and “Want To,” the at Nokia Th eatre in Times Square. duo express an appreciation for Sugarland, winner of the Duo of life, the drive to never settle for less the Year award at the 2007 Country and the desire to take chances. Lit- Music Association awards, head- tle Big Town’s new album, released lined this year’s tour featuring vocal on Nov. 6, is titled A Place to Land. quartet Little Big Town and new- Th ey opened their set with an a cap- comer Jake Owen. CMT on Tour pella version of their latest single, has sponsored major artists in the “I’m With the Band,” highlighting past such as Keith Urban, Rascal their characteristic four-part vo- Flatts and Brad Paisley. cal harmony. Th e rest of the songs Th is marks the fi rst gig as head- performed were from their previ- liner for Sugarland, who toured ous platinum album, Th e Road to with megastar Kenny Chesney Here, which earned the band a Top earlier this year. In 2005, they par- New Vocal Group award at the 2007 ticipated in their fi rst CMT on Tour Academy of Country Music Awards with headliner Brad Paisley and ceremony. Sara Evans. Sugarland’s future was Th is devoted fan was hoping to uncertain when in 2006 founding hear more songs from their new al- member Kristin Hall decided to leave the Atlanta-based trio. With the release of their latest album, En- joy the Ride, which has gone plati- num and earned the band two No. “Hopefully, you can 1 hits, Sugarland has never shown signs of faltering. Lead singer Jen- take that ride [of nifer Nettles earned a Grammy earlier this year for “Who Says You emotion] and at the Can’t Go Home?” with Bon Jovi. In headlining their fi rst tour, CMT on end, you feel like there’s Tour has given the duo a chance to show off their talent and charisma. a truth in some of it. ” During their set list, Sugarland performed their own country ren- dition of Beyonce’s “Irreplaceable,” demonstrating their versatility and bum, but settled for one new song creativity. Th e band recreated this titled “Novocaine.” Despite the special rendition with Beyonce song’s title, Little Big Town’s perfor- herself on the stage of the Ameri- mance was anything but numbing. can Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. Th e four-part harmonies arranged 18. Make no mistake, Sugarland’s by the band, whose members trade Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush lead vocals during songs, treat your are accomplished songwriters, ca- ears to an aural frenzy. When asked pable of powerful ballads and up- what the band hopes fans will get beat tunes that speak to anyone. from their new album, Jimi West- Fellow singer-songwriters Little brook replied, “Just a good musi- Big Town is also unique, not only cal experience from front to back. for their songwriting ability, but for Hopefully, you take that ride [of the composition of the band itself. emotion], and at the end, you feel Two women, Karen Fairchild and like there’s a truth in some of it. Kimberly Roads Schlapman, and Th at’s why we write music.” two men, Jimi Westbrook and Phil- While I was enjoying the music lip Sweet, each capable of singing of these two fantastic bands, it was lead vocals, comprose this quartet. easy to see that I was one of the few Before the show, I had the chance to Asians in the room and one of the go backstage to chat with Little Big youngest members of the audience. Town about touring with Sugarland In fact, while waiting on line outside this fall. “Personally, [it has been] the venue, a fellow fan asked me fantastic because they’re good peo- how I got into country music. Th is ple and they’re good friends,” says is something I constantly answer bandmember Karen Fairchild, “So to those that wonder how coun- it makes the atmosphere around try music appeals to a native New here very comfortable and at ease.” Yorker and an Asian-American to She added, “Th e energy in the show boot. To this I pose the following: is so much fun. It’s been a good fi t country music is like a controversial [touring with Sugarland].” Th e band book. You have to look beyond the recently toured with superstar Mar- cover and what everyone else says tina McBride. and see what’s there before you can Both of the current albums judge whether or not you like it. DECEMBER 3, 2007 PAGE 25 I THE TICKER SPORTS Fall teams receive top awards n Arkansas native playing time right away and then n Soccer team recognition on top of that.” receives Rookie Walker began playing volleyball rakes in numerous when she was in seventh grade. of the Year Since then, there was a time when honors she tried quitting, but “luckily, BY MARINA SOBIYEVA [her] coach wouldn’t let [her].” At BY ROSELINY GENAO SENIOR STAFF WRITER the end of this summer she moved SENIOR STAFF WRITER to New York to attend Baruch from Th is year’s Women’s Volleyball Fayetteville, Ark. During a turbulent season for Rookie of the Year was awarded to Walker feels that her award is the men’s soccer team, four players Kristin Walker, who ended her fi rst not only her accomplishment, but emerged as all-stars for the 2007 season as a Bearcat with 1,075 as- also that of her team and her coach, soccer season, having pushed the sists and 107 service aces. Allison Gunther. team through a season they will not “It’s a really big honor,” said “As a setter, there is no way I forget. Th is year’s all-star lineup BARUCH SPORTS INFORMATION Walker. “Not many freshmen get could have gotten this award with- features two seniors, David Shin The soccer team received various awards after their season ended. the chance to go to college and get out my teammates, and I wouldn’t and Vincent Favara, and two re- even be here without my coach. I’ve turning players, Nelson DiBastiano been playing on teams my whole and Freddy Carrasco-Dance. considered as one of the best is an high of 11 goals, Carrasco-Dance life and the instant connection we David Shin, who made First- honor.” Favara, who was a member was someone the team relied upon had is really unique and is the per- Team in 2006 and led the Bearcats of the 2004 and 2006 NCAA cham- throughout the quarterfi nal match fect platform to build success on. as team captain this season, was pionship team, brought Manhat- against College of Staten Island. Coach Gunther did a great job this selected as Second Team All-Star tanville to its knees with his game- Despite the toughest soccer sched- season, on and off the court. She’s for 2007. Shin sacrifi ced his posi- winning, double-overtime goal in ules in CUNY, Carrasco-Dance still the reason I decided to move 1,300 tion as midfi elder in order to help late September. managed to come out with double- miles away from home, and I don’t the defensive line as sweeper. De- Like Favara, Nelson DiBastiano, digit goals, and like Shin, propelled regret it one bit,” she said. spite this, “[Shin] still put in the who made First-Team, shined at the Bearcats into the playoff s. Women’s volleyball coach, Al- hard work, still played tough and the match against Manhattanville. “After making the Second-Team, lison Gunther, describes Walker as played smart. He toughed it out,” DiBastiano kicked off the season I was disappointed because my an “amazing young lady, [who is a] said Coach Dima Kamenshchik. strong when he was added to the stats showed that I deserved more pleasure to coach. She gets along Head Coach Ranford Champag- all-tournament team of the Har- … especially because I thought I with everyone and always has a nie added, “He did play a vital role rison House Invitational at Rowan could have gotten the Rookie of the funny story to tell. And although in us getting to the playoff s. His University and was the only Bearcat Year award,” said Carrasco-Dance. she is a tough competitor, Kristin leadership brought us to the point to make First Team. “All this just gives me more energy has a huge heart. I am so happy she where we are.” “I was trying to make First-Team for next year in order to prove [in is here for three and a half more Vincent Favara fi nished his im- since the beginning of the year and the CUNY Athletic Conference] years, I can guarantee Kristin will pressive four-year soccer career I did not think I was going to make that they were wrong. leave here holding many volleyball with the recognition of Second it because of the [number] of goals Each year, the CUNYAC selects records and wonderful memories,” Team All-Star. Like his coaches, Fa- I [was] scored on,” said DiBastiano. athletes who have shown exem- said Gunther. vara believes that his overall play His hard work paid off as he stands plary leadership and craft in their Walker, who intends to major was more consistent this season out as the best of his kind in the work for First-Team and Second- in business marketing, said, “If I than in past seasons. conference. Team honors. could, I would be on all athletic “I felt that my defense was stron- With an impressive track record Th ese four Bearcats — Shin, teams here at Baruch.” ger and that I was more involved in in just his fi rst season, it was no Favara, DiBastiano and Carrasco- “I want to thank all other ath- the team’s off ensive attack,” said surprise to coaches and teammates Dance — proved that they are de- letes who came out to support us Favara. “Making any all-star team that Freddy Carrasco-Dance made serving of such recognition. With BARUCH SPORTS INFORMATION this season and say good luck to means that my soccer talent and Second-Team All-Star. their tough schedule behind them, them. Our team is looking forward ability was noticed by my oppo- “Freddy exhibited everything the team as a whole emerged stron- Walker is the center of attention. to returning the favor,” she added. nents’ coaches. Th ere are many that an all-star would exhibit,” said ger due in large part to its all-stars. defenders in the league and to be Coach Kamenshchik. With a team- PAGE 26 I THE TICKER SPORTS DECEMBER 3, 2007 DECEMBER 3, 2007 THE TICKER SPORTS I PAGE 27 Bearcats get wet in home opening win

DANA CANNON I THE TICKER DANA CANNON I THE TICKER Men’s swim team takes their fi rst win of the season. Senior Annelie Gregor breaks school record in 800 freestyle.

BY TIMOTHY PETROPOULOS nior Annelie Gregor. Gregor won Wursthorn, who both had their fi rst victory, 101-47. Brian Ramirez, little bit more.” CONTRIBUTING WRITER three events, the 800 freestyle and hands in three separate wins re- Michael Wursthorn and R. Michael Next up for the Bearcats is the the 100 freestyle and was a member spectively. Penaherrera won the Shiwnath won the 200 free relay, as ECAC Championships at the Nas- On Tuesday, Nov. 27, the Ba- of the 200 freestyle relay. 400 freestyle, 200 individual med- Camillo Reyes won the 50 free and sau County Aquatic Center in East ruch swim team celebrated their In addition to the wins, she ley and was a member of the 200 Tony Zhang won the 100 Fly. Meadow, New York. Th e competi- home opener by defeating an un- broke the school record in the 800 medley relay. Wursthorn won the Even with the win against York tion starts on 4:30 p.m. Friday and dermanned and overmatched York freestyle and tied a record in the 200 freestyle, 100 fl y and was also on Tuesday, Lampasso knows his lasts through the weekend. College. Th e women won 114-51 100 freestyle, records previously a member of the winning 200 free- team can improve heading into the “A bunch of teams qualifi ed,” while the men won 101-47. held by former Baruch swimmer style Relay. weekend. “We had some things we said Penaherrera about the ECAC Th is win improved the lady Daniela Sepulveda. “It was fun, we got to see what could work on, some little things.” Championships this weekend. “It’s Bearcats to 4-3 overall and 2-0 in “Getting a win is always good,” level we are on,” said Penaherrera. Said the Coach “their turns, their going to be very exiting.” the conference standings and the said 2006 CUNYAC Coach of the “We are improving everyday, it’s all starts, and getting in the pool a lit- Practice or not, the Bearcats men to 1-3 overall and 1-1 in the Year, Charles Lampasso. “But about consistency. If we can play tle bit more. We are working on it, looked as close to unbeatable as it conference standings. swimmers swimming their best the way we have been so far, I think were getting there.” gets and are looking to carry that “It felt great to win,” said junior times, that’s even better.” we can win the CUNY champion- Th e players echoed this senti- momentum into this weekend’s Alena Korosteleva. “[York] are re- Other standouts in the com- ship.” ment as well. When asked what the important match-up. ally good competitors.” petition were sophomore Jessica Th e men’s swim team also fared team needed to improve on, senior Th e highlight of the win was se- Penaherrera and freshman Dawn well at Th ursday’s meet seizing their Amber Fleming replied, “Practice a PAGE 28 I THE TICKER SPORTS DECEMBER 3, 2007 SCHEDULE THE TICKER Men’s Basketball 12/06 — Lehman @ Baruch, 5:30 p.m. 12/04 — Baruch @ John Jay, 7 p.m. 12/08 — Diversifi ed Invitational, 5 p.m. 12/06 — Lehman @ Baruch, 7:30 p.m. 12/09 — Diversifi ed Invitational , 3 p.m. 12/08 — Baruch @ King’s, 3 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Swimming Sports Women’s Basketball 12/07 — Baruch @ Queens College , 5 p.m. 12/04 — Baruch @ John Jay, 5 p.m. 12/12 — St. Francis @Baruch, 6 p.m. December 3, 2007 Last minute basket lands victory

“Farmingdale is a worthy op- BY ROSELINY GENAO ponent. [Th ey are] the type of team SENIOR STAFF WRITER that if you give them an inch, they will do something,” said sopho- With just two seconds left on more forward Kaleia Davis. the clock, fans eagerly watched Aside from Paradise’s clock- as the basketball soared through stopping shot, the Bearcats shone the air, Chiresse Paradise, senior throughout the night and had guard for the Bearcats, thought to much to be proud of. Senior guard herself, “Please go in, please go Karlee Whipple notched 14 points, in.” Th e ball made the basket and while seniors Dominique McClen- the buzzer signaled the end of the don and Naesha Tyler-Moore each match against Farmingdale State, brought in eight points. with the Bearcats emerging victori- Several rookies made their de- ous, 77-74. but at this game, including Mo- Th e fi rst home game of the nique Salmon and Idelissa Llu- season was held on Tuesday, Nov. veres, who is also on the women’s 20, the evening before Th anksgiv- softball team. ing break, giving the Bearcats one Th e team was off to an impres- more thing to be thankful for. Hav- sive start this season. Just the week- ing played in Chicago the weekend end before, Dominique McClendon before, the Bearcats were eager and Chiresse Paradise made the to show what they had learned at All-Tournament team in Chicago, the University of Chicago Midway an honor for individuals who ex- Classic games. celled during the tournament. Th e Th e evening was an all-around visiting Bearcats fi nished second. highlight for Paradise, who was Th e Bearcats were back at prac- presented with 1,000th career tice the day after Th anksgiving point ball before the game. Short of when many of us were shopping or breath and amazed at what she had still recovering from Th anksgiving just done, Paradise said, “I didn’t dinner. Th is year’s team features a want to lose. I sprained my ankle at disciplined lineup focusing on win- the game in Chicago and I wanted ning back their championship title. to come back strong. It was time to Th is victory early in the sea- win.” son meant a lot for the Bearcats. For much of the game, the Baruch’s history with Farmingdale Bearcats were in the lead. Th e Rams State made the win that much more of Farmingdale State picked up the important. “We won in my fi rst heat with just fi ve minutes left in year and lost to them three years the second half. With less than two in a row,” said Tyler-Moore. “[Th is minutes left in the game, Farming- time], we reached deep down in- dale was just three points shy of the side and found some way to pull Bearcats at 70-67. Th e Rams even [the win] out.” managed to take the lead but Para- Davis refl ects the team’s sen- dise took control again and tied the timent when she says, “We have game at 74-74. transformed as a team. We stayed Either team could have taken in the game, we kept our heads the win at this point but the enemy together, [and above all], we had was cornered as Paradise fi red a heart. When we get a chance to play three-pointer to seal the victory on [Farmingdale] again, we’re going to the Bearcats’ home turf. put them away.” BARUCH SPORTS INFORMATION Chiresse Paradise hit a major milestone in her career when she scored her 1,000th point. Bearcat awarded for top notch season

n Cross country In 1997, she was the winner of currently enrolled in a master’s Baruch’s Ira Zasloff Service Award. program at Baruch. coach praised for [As a former Baruch runner] she So how is it that Coach Mui is has been able to relate to her run- able to fi nd the time to manage a excellent season ners’ problems and obstacles, she full-time job and still have time to was one herself not long ago. coach the team? BY CARLOS RUIZ Coach Mui has been taking time Her hard work, commitment STAFF WRITER off from her busy corporate job to and passion for the women’s cross assist the lady Bearcats. She is cur- country program has enabled the Th is year has been nothing short team to do so well this past season. of triumphant for our women’s Th is superwoman helped her team cross country program. Not only to remain focused throughout the have these Bearcats made history “Hopefully, you can obstacles that they faced, and in the twice this year by winning their fi rst end, her dedication and her team’s ever CUNY Athletic Conference ti- take that ride [of dedication paid off . tles and competing for the fi rst time Th e CUNYAC women’s cross in the NCAA Division III champi- emotion] and at the country Coach of the Year award onship, but the program has also took Mui by surprise. It is not often been able to add another award to end, you feel like there’s a fi rst year coach is named Coach its impressive record. of the Year. Th e CUNYAC named fi rst year a truth in some of it. ” “Th is is so unexpected and an coach, Ariadne Mui, as the CUNY- honor to win such a prestigious AC Women’s Cross Country Coach award,” said Mui. She has shown of the Year. us that she can excel as an ath- Mui, a 1997 alum and former lete, businesswoman and now as a cross country runner for Baruch, rently the vice president and project coach. helped take the team to a new level manager in the Fixed Income Divi- Hopefully, we will have her with of competitiveness. sion of Bear Stearns Corporation. us for years to come, while runners As an undergraduate, Mui was Previously, she worked for Salo- can benefi t from her advice, not BARUCH SPORTS INFORMATION named the 1994 Baruch Cross mon Smith Barney. She graduated only in the sport, but in life. Country Rookie of the Year, in addi- from Baruch in 1997 with a B.B.A. Coach Mui led the cross country team to their fi rst CUNYAC title. tion to serving as team captain. in International Marketing and is Calendar DECEMBER 3,2007 LEISURE EDITOR COMPILED BY ELYSSA MALDONADO 12 p.m. to 4p.m. 2nd Floor Lobby (NVC) Fellowship Christian Intervarsity Social Promote Coff 6 p.m. to 9p.m. Room 3-210(NVC) Poderosas Unidads, Inc. Latinas Lambda Pi UpsilonSorority Tea with Party The Divas 12:45 p.m. to 2p.m. Room 3-240(NVC) Jewish Student Alliance 101 Kabalah 12:30 p.m. to 2p.m. 763) 151 E25thStreet (NCC Room Club Zicklin Graduate Marketing New MediaLunch 12/03 eehouse Submit your event listingsto Program begins7p.m. Reception 6p.m. 1-107) Multipurpose room (NVC Party 2007 Release&Hanukkah Hakesher MagazineFall Connection” “Experience Your 12:40 p.m. to 2:20p.m. Room 3-160(NVC) Sigma AlphaDelta The Inconvenient Truth 12:30 p.m. to 2:30p.m. Room 2-125(NVC) USG Initiative DoFor You? What Can The BlackMale 12:30 p.m. to 2:30p.m. Room 3-25(NVC) Lexicon Taking Pictures Club 12:30 p.m. to 2:30p.m. Main Gym B2Level (NVC) USG Tournament” “3 on3Basketball Grab Life By The Ball 12:30 p.m. to 2:30p.m. Gym B2LevelAuxillary (NVC) USG “Dodge Ball Tournament” Grab Life By The Ball [email protected] 12/04 12 p.m. to 2:30p.m. 2nd Floor Lobby (NVC) Association NY MusicIndustry Workshop Music Promotion 9 a.m.to 7:45p.m. 2nd Floor Lobby (NVC) Muslim Student Association Fundraiser Bangladesh Flood 3:45 p.m. to 5:45p.m. Room 3-215(NVC) Vagina Warriors Urban Tantra Workshop 12:30 p.m. to 2p.m. Room 3-240(NVC) Jewish Student Alliance The Nisanov Zone

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