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Thursday, July 27, 1995 The Volume 62, Number 34 12 pages Summer ITHACAN Free The Newspaper For The Ithaca College Community Park School receives $650,000 grant School of Communications· plans to invest Park Foundation money in digital technology projects

By Jonathan Whitbourne "We are go­ until 1992. The College's commu­ We are going to do more than simply replace nications school was named after Summer Ithacan Editor in Chief ing to do more than simply re­ equipment. We're redesigning areas in order to Park in 1989. Afterreceivinga$650,000grant place equip­ Aside from replacing equipment from the Park Foundation oflthaca develop a digital environment. " ment," Bohn -Thomas Bohn, and updating computers, the money on Monday, Ithaca College an­ will be used to give students the said. "We're re­ dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications nounced it will purchase new equip­ designing areas modem tools necessary for success ment for the Roy H. Park School of in order to de­ benefactor. executive officer of Park Commu­ in the future, Bohn said. Communications. velop a digital Ithaca College also received a nications Inc. "We're really trying to create a According to Thomas Bohn, environment." $500 grant from the Park Founda­ Park's affiliation with the Col­ multi-media platform that will make dean of the Park School, the grant The recent Bohn tion for the Alumni Association lege includes serving on the a significant difference for the will be used to modernize the com­ grant from the Park Foundation is Scholarship in February. College's Board of Trustees for 20 school," Bohn said. 'These changes munications school and maintain the largest grant ever offered to the Park, who died in 1993, founded years and assuming the position of will definitely benefit the students its state-of-the-art image. Park School from that particular and served as chairman and chief chairman to the board from I 982 and enhance their education." Positive response to Circl~ housing College fills all 60 available spaces the mid-summer timing of the hous­ By Marnie Eisenstadt ing decision, but Fracchia said it Summer Ithacan News Editor did not seem to affect the response Sixty students who thought they rate negatively. were going to begin the semester However, the location of the frominsidelheP>~¢.~J,tbaca apanmcnt complexes have given Coilege campus w1trbe starting the rise to some concern. Fracchia said year, in the Circle Apartments in­ the College is discussing the possi­ stead. bilities of lighting the path from the The Office of Residential Life, Terraces to the Circles, but a deci­ which announced only weeks ago sion has not yet been made. that six-person facilities in the Campus Safety will be adding Circle Apartments would be a new daily patrols in the Circles to their on-campus option only weeks ago, duties, but only the one facility will received 18 applications with six be monitored, said Bob Holt, direc­ students listed and numerous appli­ tor of Campus Safety. cations with less than six. - The rules enforced in the area "I thought we had a good re­ will be the same as everywhere else sponse to the mailing," said John on campus. Fracchia, coordinator of housing "I expect it to be the same, just services for the Office of Residen­ like we did with Hudson Heights," tial Life. Holt said. Fracchia said they were able to Holt's goal is to maintain equal­ accormnodate only 10 of the 18 ity in the enforcement of rules in the complete applications, or 60 different areas that fall into the peopleout of those who applied. College's jurisdiction, he explained. There was some concern over See CIRCLES, next page

The Summer lth~n/ Jason Erlich PA.C still convenes Aaron Burt '95 tells the story of "Carmen the Crabapple Tree" - a sapling saved from destruction by 4-H campers two years ago. during summer One graduate's gift man Performance, was not avail­ By Lauren Stanforth able for comment on the recreation Summer Ithacan Staff programs. IC alumnus gives local 4-H kids a helping hand The President's Advisory Com­ In addition, Speicher said mem­ mittee took some time off this sum­ bers ofthe administration presented By Jonathan Whltbourne "These kids are so determined and work so hard mer and held three meetings on . increased enrollment figures, spark­ Summer Ithacan Editor in Chief that when you look at them you become inspired. May 24, 25 and June 28, according ing discussion about any surplus Standing atop a mound of Tfiey really teach you to sit back and appreciate to Sharon Runge, assistant to the funds which might be available as a plush grass, still moist from the president. result. morning dew, Aaron Burr talks life." Among some of the issues raised, The committee concluded that of a friend he visits every clay­ -Aaron Burt '95 possibly $300,000 in surplus will Carmen the crabapple tree. the Committee discussed the pos­ Burr, who graduated from Ithaca lower income families who live be gained, but Speicher said the Carmen is a young sapling sible elimination of the recreation College in the spring with a in West Village and Landmark committee did not discuss the fate that campers from the 4-H clay sports-program and placing thera­ bachelor's in sociology. currently Square," Burr said. "We want to of a tentative surplus. camp on Lower Creek Road peutic reaction under the new occu­ serves as assistant director for the give these kids something to do Salm, vice president for busi­ saved from a bulldozer. Camp­ pational therapy major, said Tim 4-H clay camp on Lower Creek during the summer. We provide ness and administrative affairs and ers uprooted Cannen, replanted Speicher '96, President's Advisory Road. Although Burr teaches chil­ them with a place to learn new cochair of the committee, could not her in a safe area and adopted the Committee student representative. dren between the ages of five and activities, explore themselves recall details from the summer meet­ young tree as their mascot. Two However, he said the decision is 13 how to build birdhouses and and betterunders~nd their com­ ings. years later, campers continue to tentative and is still being debated plantgardens,hiscampdiffersfrom munity." The first Committee meeting for pay homage to Carmen by sur­ among faculty and administration. most 4-H chapters. To recruit ch:1dren for the the 1995-96 academic year will be rounding her with shrubbery and Richard Miller, dean of the "Our camp targets kids from See CAMP, next page School of Health Science and Hu- held in late August. multi-colored rocks. 2 ~ Sllnu,ser Ithacan July 21, 1995 . . . -FlOrida group 'for the birds' bclp~andrebabiliwclhcbin:ls. the scene to help retrieve the in­ ~~J~• .'1flere's9IJlllelhingvaylangiblc jured birds, they attempt to mini­ """""""" ::...:..:= --- Jbout the-WOik lbat is bedeficial to mizeinjurytothc bircland. at times, PINNEL-6iS COUNTY, Fla. - lhc sbldents," said Bill Covert, di- can release the bird immediately. If Most collc~c students would prob- rector of the college"s Waterfront thedamagcisscvcre,.tbcy bring the Cli.nton Hall Cafe ably agrec:that studying is for the program. "You-can hold ·a·bird in bird to the Seabird Sanctuary or the birds, but few would say that about your arms, bandage it, give it, give it PiMclas Seabird Rehabilitation their free time. · saline, watch it heal and release it Center, where it is treated and then ·~ taste of the Tropics" Unless of course, they are mem- back into the wild." released hers of Eckerd College's Bird Res- Covert says that Bird Rescue The program is becoming in­ cueProgra1Jl,agroupof30studcnt- seemed like a natural extension of creasingly popular at the 1,500- volunteers who assist endangered the school's maritime search and studcnt school birds throughout southwestern rescue program. "We figured that Junior David Burowski said the Florida. we were already teaching and cx- work is incredibly rewarding. "The BccauseofFlorida' sdcnse wild- ecuting searches and rescue for fact that you're freeing the birds is Vanilla life and human population, birds people," he said, "so why not do enough, but when you;re able to often get snagged by fishing wire or them for birds, too'?" help release it back into the wild, injured by boats or cars. Students When the rescue team arrives on that's a great feeling." · e Jambalaya, ,ortilla, Gado CIRCLES proximately 1,090 students, as a much beyond 2,010. result of the Office's resolution to The high number is due to the Continued from front page ·=- ·,.. ...:\.. ~-::-.: let almost 300 more students off­ elimination of non-standard triples The number of people who will campus since their April decision. and a larger than expected incom­ ~t-;hoc = ,-_~:-. ·te Raspberry reside outside the College's juris­ This number may increase ing class. diction is larger than it has been it slightly between now and the start "This was a year most students ' quite some time, Fracchia said. of the semester, but Fracchia said got what they wanted," Fracchia The number has escalated to ap- he does not expect the number to go said. New Hours B~~~i 114N. CAMP recently finished a photography is unsure how much longer he will LUNCH: Mon-. - Sat. 11 :30rutjlta project, which showcases people be a counselor for 4-H in Ithaca. Cayuga Continued from front page and objects pertaining to their com­ DINNER: Mon - Sat 5:30pm;H!IM'~- "Since I've recently graduated, Ithaca, NY camp, Burr and fellow counselors munity. I'm not sure how much longer I'll Closed Sundays ..-itft!f&-?{ Emily Robin and Susie Criswell Titled "Reflecting Our Commu­ be m Ithaca," Burr said. "I think I ,ft:t,:;"~f"t~f}$[.-- 277-2365 rang doorbells and knocked on doors nity," the photography exhibit, might like to work for Vista, which in lowincomeneighborhoods. Most along with several other displays is the domestic version of the Peace residents were receptive to their from 4-H camps from around Corps, but I'm not totally positive. visits and agreed all children need a Tompkins County, will be shown at If I end up living in the Northeast, safe place to play and learn, Burr the4-H camp on Lower Creek Road I'll only live in Ithaca." said. from Thursday, July 27 until Sun­ As the final days of summer "Usually, people are expecting day, July 30. camp near, Burr said he talces great us because we do this kind of thing "Everyone really enjoys the fair pride in teaching youngsters the every year," Burr said. "Most people because it's a time to show off your importance of the environment, Invite Yaursalf Ta Andys are extremely friendly and invite work to others and step back and nature and building a strong com­ you into their homes for a snack or say 'Hey I did that,"' Burr said. "I munity. 3rd St. Cafe Far: a cool glass of lemonade. It's a also feel really good during the fair However, Burr said his role of Ithaca's Award Winning Breakfast ! great thing to do because you meet because you see the excitement in teacher often changed to student. the camper's entire family and learn all the kids' eyes and realize that "You can learn so much from Lunch: Full menu of soups, salads, specialty something genuine about their per­ you actually made a difference in kids. They're so innocent and will sonalities." their summer." tell you exactly what's on their sandwiches AND Vegetarian items The camp lasts six weeks, meets The 4-H camp will conclude its mind," Burr said. ''These kids are approximately six hours a day and summer session Kug. 10. After Complete menu, including: so determined and work so hard Dinner: accommodates S2 kids. Activities school programs sponsored by 4-H that when you look at them you "All U Can Eat Sirloin /Chicken Breast" include nature walks, crafts, swim­ will begin in the middle of Septem­ become inspired. They really teach ming and photography. Campers berfrom 3-5:30 p.m. However, Burr you to sit back and appreciate life." every night except Sunday. from 4 pm with Beer, Wine and Real Mashed Briefly Potatoes All Credit Cards Accepted ( 607)277-0007 EVENTS and/or beverage sales. Anyone in­ • Downtown Ithaca, Inc. is seek - terested may contact Amy Reed at ing qualified applicants for its "Specializing in good food, 7 days a week:,, .. (607)962-5871. 199S Annual Fall Craft show to • Homemade ice cream will be be held Saturday and Sunday, 425 Third St., Rt 13 served at the 16th annual Ice • Downtown Ithaca, Inc. an­ Oct. 7-8 during Apple Harvest Cream Social at Eight Square nounces a Celebration of New Festival on the Ithaca Commons. School on Hanshaw Rd from 3- York's Stars, which will take place Interested crafters of hand­ 1 7 pm. on July 30, sponsored by the evening of Aug. 3 in honor of made, high-quality items may •ii u, ,tT1 t1·•· rn B't4 t11 the DeWftt Historical society. New York State's Empire State receive an application for this 11 am- 9pm Monday-Friday Games. • The Tompkins County Mu­ regional show by calling Call 277-7220 or 277-0007 seum just received a 50 inch • The Tompkins County Museum (607)277-6333. Completed ap­ television set as a gift and will and Downtown Ithaca, Inc., will plications must be received by show vintage movies starting host a presentation of two silent Aug. 11, 1995. July 22. movies on August 3 for fans and Given in memory of Walter familicsoftheEmpireStateGames. CORRECTIONS Stanton, the DeWitt Historical They will be showing.''College," • In the July 13 issue of The Society said the television will starring Buster Keaton, and "Ben­ Summer Ithacan in the story enhance the quality of such clas­ Hur, a talc of Christ." The double feature event begins at 6:30 p.m. ''Fewer faculty members forced sic films as "The Gold Rush" to leave," the contracts did not FACULTY & STAFF: NOW'S A GREAT and "The Great White Trail". REMINDERS end during the 1994-9S academic • Downtown Ithaca's sidewalk year. They will tcnninate at the ------$3 I Summer tanningl TIME TO TRY US sales celebration will take place close of the 1995-96 academic Thursday, Friday and Saturday, • Area residents who arc not en­ year. off shampoo, 1 special! I OUT! rolled in a Cornell degree program . fi . I 1 mootb I July 27-29. cut and rush •rolimffll $35 I The celebration includes may continue lheir education by • In the same issue in the story three days of bargain-bunting, applying for admission to vil1ually "Latest fires hit bard in faculty musicfoodandballoonsforkids. any course that Comd1 University cuts," Assistant Professor Patricia ------.I $5 off I offers. Courses can be taken for Wuyliw's contract will end at Tm!n Paddna is he on weekaMls or . I I Summer after 6:30 during the week. aedit, or for IIDDCledit at a reduced tbecloscoftbc l 995-96acadcmic Seuaons binhUnhh, I tuitiondlllp. year. $16 I 6A-6U""" I a Volunteen me still needed Fall~ will tm place for A Fellival of Art in down­ from 8:30 LID. lo 4:00 p.m. OD • In the same article. the state­ ------Se puede caminar town ·Conuna on August 20. Tbunday, AuaU1t 31 111d F~y. ~ that the IOCiolo&Y deput­ I --- ...... ~ ~A. - Peoplomay --widllitcand Sept. I in 816 Day ffll1 CJll the mmt Tiill be in jeopardy of be­ desde IC! fl""' ...... -~ loplica.let~ealalainment, ComeU Campus. Claacs ~ coming lD'all .tiite male depart­ 211-TANS (BZ61) ...... ~-and mmlrmdise Aua-31. ment w also incorrect. .July 27, 1995 The Summer Ithacan 3 Stat~~Wide competition comes to IC Empire ·State Games bring over 6,000 athletes to the Ithaca·area Pierce is partially responsible for event, increasing the number of equipment which will be used by By ~amle Eisenstadt Although the Games are not a arranging lodging and board for the employees to 45. the different media services visit­ Summer Ithacan News Editor major money-making opportunity group staying at the College. The Office of Campus Safety is ing the College to cover the event. for the College, they do hold other Ithaca College, Cornell Univer­ "We are using all but three of the heavily involved in the preparations, Because of the expansfon of the possible benefits, said John Galt, sity and the City oflthaca will come residence halls on campus," Pierce said Bob Holt, director of campus office's responsibilities, Holt said budget director for the College and together in support of a common said. safety. it will be hiring back at least I 0 a coordinator of the Games. goal on August 3. The Empire State This necessitates a bit of a jug­ A special College Empire State student workers and is actively look­ "What [the Games] do is pro­ Games will bring almost 7,000 gling act with the other groups that Games office will be created in the ing for volunteers from the commu­ vide the College with college-bound people to all three venues, making are on campus. As Pierce explained, DeMottroom in the Campus Center nity. athletes on our campus," he ex­ it one of the most sizeable groups to rooms need to be set up and pre­ to avoid overloading the Campus Holt is also personally involved plained. visit the College in recent history. pared for the Empire State Games Safety dispatcher, Holt explained. in the Games. I've been appointed "We look to see if there is any­ "It's one of the largest groups group. Safety will be working with director for the local organizing thing we can do to put our best foot I've had the opportunity to work The Office of Summer Housing Cornell University Police and Ithaca committee," he said. forward." with," said Lynne Pierce, manager coordinates with the managers of City Police, Holt said. "Our main This means he will coordinate Prospective students are given of summer housing. the different regions of athletes to function is to respond to any emer­ with the local bus system and the an opportunity to speak with staff at Lodging for the athletes will be ensure that everything runs gency," he said. Ithaca Police. the Office of Admissions. split between the College and smoothly, Pierce said. Aside from emergencies, the of­ He said large numbers means Galt added that the College is Cornell University, with about The office will be employing an fice will .sell parking permits and long hours because everyone on his still looking for student workers to 3,000 staying at each institution. additional 25-30 people for the provide security for expensive staff will be working 12 hour shifts. staff various positions at the Games. Festival focuses on raising money for AIDS Local group works to make Grassroots festival an educational and worthwhile .experie~ce

Throughout the past five years, By Jayson-Debora "In terms of tliefestival, [AIDSwork]is here to be support. 'The fruit of our labors is Hinderliter directed here in Ithaca and I think the festival has grown. "Five years that encourages people to give," ago, Donna and the Buffalo [a band] Summer Ithacan Staff visible. We don't plan the festival. We are here to Hucul said. played at the State Theater," Hucul The atmosphere was joyful and help educate the community, " -Kelly Hucul '96 AIDSwork's board of directors said. downhome as folks danced to John and some dedicated volunteers also This year's festival was a four Specker's fiddle. year. AIDSwork is a not-for-profit [AIDSwork] is here to be visible. helped count the proceeds. This is day extravaganza with three main But even in this hoedown atmo­ organization in Ithaca which works We don't plan the festival. We are no small task, as last year's profits stages as well as other areas for sphere a greater purpose seemed to to offer support to HIV affected here to help educate the commu­ created a $15,000 donation to performance.This year about 6,500 loom. Signs centered prominently people and provides education to nity," Hucul said. AIDSwork,, explained Michael people attended the festival. Hucul on all three main stages the Ithaca community. In order to provide this educa­ Hoysic, an AIDSwork volunteer said this is about 1,500 more than reading:"Supporting the Fight Hucul now serves as the acting tion, AIDSwork volunteers staff a who also works on the fundraising last year, which should translate to against AIDS," represented the volunteer coordinator for the orga­ table filled with educational mate­ committee. more money for AIDSwork. Grassroots festival's devotion to nization. With her position, Hucul rial on sexually transmitted diseases. The Grassroots festival and stopping the deadly virus. coordinated much of AIDSwork's This table also provides addi­ AIDSwork have long history to­ One Ithaca College student, contributions to the festival. tional proceeds to the organization. gether. It was originally started to Kelly Hucul '96, helped create this "For any event where volunteers "Over the weekend.just from table raise money for the organization, Rogan's concerned environment. are needed, I make sure everything donations and sales we made over which has faced financial difficul­ Corner Hucul, a community health edu­ is coordinated in terms of schedul- $1000," Hucul said. ties in the past, Hucu\ explained. cation major, has been an active ing and supplies." . ·· HucuJ attributes the fundraising Now, the festival donates its profits 273-6008 voltihtcer'at AIDSworli: f'ortbepast "In terms of the festival, success to the Ithaca community's to the organization every year. 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Water· essential People have to be aware of weather conditions, especially the hiring . for combating elderly and extremely young who are more apt to be affected by the dehydration heat and humidity. -minority during summer "Also, certainly individuals who had prior heat problems are more director prone to problems again," Costello By Mary WIison said. By Lauren Stanforth Summer Ithacan Staff Some symptoms of heat exhaus­ Summer Ithacan Staff When the heat goes up and the tion include light-headedness, nau­ The search for a new direc­ humidity rises, heat exhaustion can sea, and as it progresses, mild head­ tor of minority affairs will become a serious problem. aches or severe headaches and vom­ most likely extend into the Heat exhaustion may not be as iting. fall semester, according to common in Ithaca as it is in south­ More severe symptoms include John B. Oblak, vice president ern states, but it does still affect passing out or becoming extremely for student affairs and cam­ individuals when they're not care­ disoriented, Costello added. pus life. ful. Costello said the way to handle He.said currently the Col­ People often will go outside ai:td heat exhaustion is to first move the lege will not conduct an ac­ play in the sun for hours, not realiz­ victim into a cool, shaded area. tive search until the job de­ ing how much the weather can ac­ "If you have access to ice, place scription is restructured, tually affect their health, according it in the axilla (under the arm), or which will begin when all Col­ to Dr. Lauren E. Costello, Medical groin area, which is where the arter­ lege employees are back from Director of Athletics .. ies run through. This will help cool summer vacation next semes­ High heat and humidity com­ them," she said. ter. bined can contribute to dehydra­ She also suggested splashing WhiletheCollege searches tion, which may lead to heat ex­ water onto the faces of victims and for a new director, Oblak said haustion or heat stroke, Costello giving them fluids to aid in bring­ his office will assume leader­ said. ing down body temperatures. ship of the Office of Minority Dehydration will cause body Acclimation is also very impor­ Affairs, its student and Col­ temperatures to rise, and if it's not tant, especially if someone is on an lege employees and continue takencareofitcanleadtodeath. "It athletic team and headed down on with programming for the can happen with anyone if they're South for spring training, Dr. 1995-96 academic year. not paying attention to how they Costello said. "We have a lot of momen­ are feeling," she said. She said it is important to get the tum and I don't want to lose The conditions that arise from body used to drastic changes in it," he said. heat exhaustion can be avoided weather. The former director, Irma fairly easily, Costello said. She· ''The most important thing," Almirall-Padamsee, resigned stressed keeping hydrated. Costello added, "is to just make in May to accept a position at "Our thirst mechanism doesn't sure that you are aware ofhovv you Syracuse University, Oblak kick in sometimes until we do be­ are feeling. Monitor yourself well, said. come dehydrated. Therefore indi­ make sure you have plenty fluids Almirall-Padamsee could viduals who are exercising for available and a plan of where to The Summer Ithacan/ Jason Erlich not be reached for comment longer periods of time need to make stop and rest if you need to while A youngster attempts to keep cool during Ithaca's recent heat concerning her resignation. sure they take water breaks even if exercising." wave by plunging Into the Ithaca College swimming pool.

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SHERA TON INN One Sheraton Drive, Rt 13 at Triphammer Rd (607) 257-2000 July271995 ., The Summer Ithacan 5 'Surprises' in store for Parcel Plus • UPS Shipping - new theater season • International Shipping - Lesser-known pieces mark 1995-96 schedule • Packaging Supplies • U.S. Postal Service By Jayson-Debora explained. There are many factors his other works, but this play is • Pick-up service available upon request Hinderliter involved in the choice, she said. more obscure," Folkers said. "In choosing the season, the fac­ The different pieces offer Summer Ithacan Staff also ulty must consider the s&udents students in the theater program the "We package and ship almost anything, anywhere" Something quite new will be available to audition. Factors like opportunity to improve their skills, coming to Ithaca College this year. how many men and how many Folkers said. Hours Mon. - Fri. 9am-5:45pm Sat. 1Oam - 1pm The Theater Department un­ women. become important," "The first show we' re doing is a 2nd entrance to Pyramid Mall, Lansing Village Place veiled its ..Season of Surprises;" Folkers said. comedy period piece set in 1927 the 1995-96 theater arts season. The facilities available and the Britain. Then we move into" I 776," 257-4119 Traditionally, the department has challenges offered to the depart­ which as a musical set in colonial offered well-known pieces such as ment are also factors, she said. America, offers a whole new set of "Our Town" and ..A Chorus Line," '"Ibis year's season offers some­ skills [students] need to work on," but the new season promise to thing new, something different for Folkers said. show the College community the­ both the students and audience," The season as a whole will offer ater rarely seen in the Upstate area. Folkers said. the Ithaca College community new Choosing the productions for the With the exception of "1776," experiences. "It's a chance to see theater season is a task taken on by most of the shows are relatively something different, while there is the entire theater department. Cindy unknown. "For example "Italian­ certainly validity in seeing a more Folkers, assistant manager of op­ American Reconciliation," is by a well-known piece, this offers a rare EYE-OPENING erations for the theater department playwright who is well-known for chance." she said. CAMPUS SAFETY LOG SAVINGS. The following Incidents are among • A resident of Terrace 7 flied a com­ maliciously activated pull box. those reported to the Ithaca College plaint after finding someone else's cloth· Office of Public Information, based solely ing in the room. • A student filed a complaint regarding on reports from the Office of Campus the theft of food product from a refrigera­ I Safety. Wednesday, July 12 tor in the second floor kitchen of Emerson Anyone with any information regard· Hall. I ing these entries is encouraged to con­ • A complaint was filed regarding unau­ tact the Office of Campus Safety. Unless thorized solicitation in the East and West • Officers responded to Emerson Hall I otherwise specified, all reported inci­ Towers. upon a report of a person who had been dents remain under investigation. injured in a fall on some stairs. First ard E • Officers responded to the Campus was administered and the person was F P , Friday, July 7 Center information desk upon a report of transported to the Tompkins Commu­ :~ JQG$SZ TO Z > a person who had been rnjured in a fall. nity Hospital for treatment. L P a D 4 :.:.:..:.:.:PI• I'• 11 No activity to report. First aid for arm and elbow injuries was lconuct I.ens . admrnistered and the person was trans­ • Officers responded to the Health Cen­ Cm Kit ~~ •••••••:.:;.:.:.:.:.: .1 I -C> • . _ .... ; Saturday, July 8 ported to Tompkins Community Hospi­ ter upon a report of a person who had I Pair O( Cont:acu tal for treatment. fallen and suffered a head laceration I ., Eye Exam • The Ithaca Fire Department responc:teg_ . . alter pauing oufin Bogart'Hail. First aid· to Terrace 6 for a fire alarm:·the_ca.use was administered and the person was • Officers responded to Emerson Hall Ey~lass Lens Cleaner Expires 8/3 \/95 of the alarm was determined to be a upon a report of a person complaining of transported to Tompkrns Community I I. maliciously activated pull box. pain from a leg In1ury that occurred on a Hospital by Bangs Ambulance. l,.Jud,,..,.-,..,.,Jau,,i...,dea-,llfrj,""°",plowclc,-.e,cndk...-..h,oo,pocdcddico previous date. The person was trans­ I 1""" """"*"" d a:lmlic,,d CMll'I Ow pc11 al da, ib1r""" ~ i-., r..g m,Hl,w~..., , • The Ithaca Fire Department responded ported to the Tompkins Community Hos­ Monday, July 1'1 m...... lpwrJ~..,.;a.,...cnd..,.,Je,ls.dom-e-______amdl.r.anli. T1ncl,,..,,no1b, .... to Smiddy Hall for a fire alarm. The pital for treatment. ....i"""""""""''"""""~ ...... ,p1c,,.°""'"'*'°""opp1y • I cause of the alarm was determined to be No activity to report L a malfunction. Thursday, July 13 Tuesday, July 18 • A complaint was filed regarding a • Officers responded to J lot for a per­ Slerlinq broken window in the lobby area of Bogart son complaining of heart problems. First • A complaint was filed regarding the OPTICAL. _, Hall. Damage was determined to be aid was administered and the person theft of a television from a lounge In accidental. was transported to Tompkins Commu­ Emerson Hall. Theft occurred sometime Pyramid Mall, nity Hospital by Bangs Ambulance. between July 16 and July 17. 40 Catherwood Road Sunday, July 9 • Officers investigated a two-car acci­ • Officers responded to Hilliard Hall Ithaca 257-2333 • The Ithaca Fire Department responded dent at the Terrace Dining Hall loading upon a report of a person who had to Terrace 6 for a fire alarm. The cause dock. passed out. First aid was administered of the alarm was determined lo be an and the person was transported to activated smoke detector. The cause for • Officers responded to Eastman Hall Tompkins Community Hospital by Bangs the activation was determined to be a for a fire alarm. Cause of !he alarm was Ambulance. fire extinguisher !hat was discharged by determined to be an activated heat de­ an unknown person for no legitimate tector. • A complaint was filed regarding the reason. theft of two Ithaca College payroll checks Friday, July 14 from WICB radio. • Two students were referred judicially • Officers responded lo the Campus Wewantyool for the use and possession of marijuana •The Ithaca Fire Department responded in a residence hall. 10 Terrace 7 for afire alarm. cause of the Center upon a report of a person who alarm waa determined to be an activated had fallen while rollerblading. The per­ • A complaint was flied regarding ap­ smoke detector caused by bumed food son was transported to the Health Cen­ proximately 30-40 bottles broken on the in the kitchen area. ter for treatment of minor abrasions. patio area of the Garden Apartments. The Ithacan is recruiting new staff •The Ithaca Fire Department responded . • Three persona were found in posses· members for the l 995j96 year and Monday, July 10 10 Terrace 7forafire alarm. cause of the sion of marijuana In a campus residence alarm was determined to be an activate hall. The persons were referred to !heir you could be one of them! If you aToe Ithaca Are Department responded sprinkler head that was accidentally program counselors. are interested in layout, design, to Lyon Hall for a fire alarm. The cause struck by a building resident. of the alarm was determined to be an 1 WedMsday, July 19 copy editing, writing, photos or activated smoke detector. No cause for Saturday, July 15 selling advertisements,. then at­ the activation was-found. :• A complaint waa filed regarding minor aotricers responded to the south end of ,damage that occurred to a College tend The Ithacan recruitment • Officers responded to Landon Hall Lyon Hall for a minor fire located in the ·owned vehicle after an accident on cam­ meeting on August 31 at 7:30 p.m. upon a report of a person with a knee grass &1'811. The fire was(extlngulshec:I pus. Injury. First aid was administered and and no damage occumKf. in the Park auditorium or stop by the person was transported to Tompkins • A complaint was filed regarding a The Ithacan office in Park Hall Community Hospital by a private ve­ a Officers responded to the Health Cen­ visitor who had Injured a leg in a previ­ hicle. ter to aaaist a person who had been ous fall on campus. room 269. · stung by a bee. Tunday, July 11 Thuraday, July 20 Sunday, July 11 • The C8mpua Safely building waa No ac:tivlty to report. evacuatedallerCOflllrUCtionworkthere • A complaint was filed rwgarding dam­ caused the,..... of ca,bon monoxide agethatoccurredln E"'8110n Hall. Dam­ SafatyTlp: gas. There~ no lnj~. age was caused by a juice bottle that had been broken In the atalrwell. Colegec:omnuilyrnembersandguests The ITHACAN Uling local slate parb are remh lded to a Two students W81'9 refen9d judiCfally The New¥D1Mr For The ldtaca College Co,,u,u,nJty fori.eandpc11w1on of marijuana in a aThe Ithaca Fin, Depa,trnentreep011dec:1 wale only on marked gorge trails. SWlm residence hall. to Eulman Hal for ah alarm. Cauie in deslgnaled areas and obey all posted of the alann WM detennlned to be a rules and n,gulatlons. 2f:R Park Hall • Telephone 274-3'2!J7 • Fax '04-1565 6 The S~r Ithacan July 27, 1995 Alternative transportation. taking hold -~~ .... ~ ·- ~ excellent cardiovascular workout, In-line skaters without the jolting and joint pound­ ing you get from jogging.'' he said. and bikers This exercise value, combined with the excitement factor, is the cover college reason many give for in-line skat­ ing. "It's exercise and entertain­ paths and roads ment at the same time, and I like the By Daniel Wheeler feel ofthose wheels under my feet," Summer Ithacan Contributor Brown said. In-line skating has become so It's a beautiful evening and J popular that is was included as an people are walking around campus, event in ESPN' s "Extreme Games" going to sit by the Fountains. Stroll­ ing by Textor Hall, a student is this year. Professional hockey teams enjoying the cool breeze. Suddenly, use in-line skates to help train dur­ someone with wheels strapped to ing the off-seasons. his feet shoots by her at seemingly However, in-line skating on the impossible speeds. No, it isn't a steep inclines of the Ithaca College Kamikaze or stuntman in training; campus can pose some problems. it's an in-line skater. "The stairs and hills are a killer on Ithaca College has seen the popu­ this campus. Unless you have good larity of in-line skates explode in brakes, it's crazy," Tanya Lackner the past year. It's hard to walk from '96 said. one end of the campus to the other Stopping ability is an important without seeing, or at least hearing, factor to keep in mind when shop­ someone glide across the pavement ping for a pair of in-line skates. on their in-line skates, ABS, or automatic braking system, Another situation: it's last se­ is the newest and most poplllar fea­ mester and a small group of people ture on in-line skates. are walking through the Campus Traditional braking systems re­ Center on their way to dinner, when quired in-line skaters to lift their they're almost bowled over by an wheels off the ground and push in-line skater. down under the heel. However, the In-line skating has gotten so The Summer Ithacan/ Jason Erlich ABS system allows in-line skaters popular, so big and bold, that it is no The Immense populalrty of cycling and ln-llne skating has caused some schools to Invoke to simply put pressure on the heel. restrictions. Ithaca College does not allow skating Inside buildings. longer allowed in the Campus Cen­ Most skates have a soft foam ter. to register their bicycles and Brown '98 said. kept down," Holt said. There have lining with a durable outside shell. At a time when bicycling is los­ rollerblades and must carry an However, Bob Holt, director of been no in-line skating accidents People planning on in-line skating ing popularity to the rollerblading operator's license with picture iden­ Campus Safety, said his office did reported to Campus Safety, but that for a long duration should look for fad, people wonder if college cam­ tification. not impose any rollerblading rules. does not mean accidents have not a liner that will allow feet to stay puses are big enough to support Although other schools may en­ "I was not aware of any restric­ occurred. ''Thatdoesn't mean there comfortable while sweating. both activities. force similar restrictions, many skat­ tions; they were placed by the Cam­ haven't been any people falling Those looking to skate on as­ Recently, the University of Illi­ ers believe they arc being unfairly pus Center.'' he said. In-line skater down, any minor scrapes and phalt surfaces should purchase nois at Springfield had difficulty discriminated against. should not practice ~cir sport in bruises," he said. larger wheels. Also, in-line skates controlling both the bicycling and ''The restrictions suck; there's traffic or the streets, he explained. On a personal level, Holt said he are similar to snow skis in that skat­ roUerbJading populations. no need for them when th~'s not "I don't see it as a problem as thinks in-line skating is an excel­ ers need an easy way to get in and Now IIJinois requires students thatmany[in-lineskaters]," Ajamu long as people arc safe and speed is lent form ofexercise. "Ithinkit'san out of their skates.

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269 Park Hall • Telephone 27 4-3207 • Fax 27 4-1565 July 27, 1995 The Summer Ithacan 7 92 WICB'S TOP TEN Electric youth 1. "Hold Me, Thrill Me " _-_ U2 2. "This is a Call" -- Foo Fighters Debut album delivers raw originality 3. "I Got a Girl" -- Tripping Daisy By Jonathan Whltboume 4. "Run-Around" -- Blues Traveler Summer Ithacan Editor in Chief MUSIC REVIEW 5. "Stars" -- Hum Before releasing its debut album, Silverchair _6. "Misery" -- Soul Asylum "Frogstomp", Silverchairfaced several seem­ 7. "You Oughta Know" -- Alanis Morissette ingly insurmountable obstacles. "Frogstomp" 8. "Say It Ain't So" -- Weezer First ofall, Silverchair' s sound was dubbed Daniel Johns, vocals, guitar unoriginal by the Australian press and said to Ben Gillies, drums 7 9. "Molly" --Sponge mirror that of such popular American groups Chris Joannou, bass 10. "All Over You" -- Live as Soundgarden and Alice in Chains. Secondly, the group is composed of three Produced by Kevin Shirley WICB's Top Ten is based upon weekly air play at WICB. members who are all too young to own a 1995 Epic Records driver's license. A trio of 15-year-olds win­ SOUND BYTES ning the admiration and respect of older torted ballad "Shade" and the radio-friendly alternative music fans seemed improbable. tune "Findaway", which hybridizes grunge Alanis Morissette Natalie Merchant Finan y, S ii verchair' s Australian heritage and pop-rock. might have plagued the band, considering One of the most impressive aspects of "Jagged Little Pill" "Tiger lily" "Frogstomp" is the musical variance through­ Rating: 6 the last Aussie acts to successfully infiltrate Rating: 4 the American airwaves were Midnight Oil out the album. and lNXS in the late 80s. Silverchair could easily rely on its rapid • The one thing which characterizes • Natalie Merchant's debut solo album, However, Silverchair is currently defy­ drumming and heavy bass riffs to sell albums Alanis Morissette's new single, ''You "Tigerlilf, proves she should have never ing the odds and have gone from critic's to hormonally unbalanced American teenag­ Oughta Know", is a refreshingly abandoned her former bandmates, the ers. However, Silverchair attempts to prove, astringent track, a style that is often 10,000 Maniacs. Although Merchant's · darkhorse to the fan's front runner. Although with relative success, its musical diversity by witnessed in the music of Liz Phair or crooning is acceptable, her lyrics are trite "Frogstomp" contains a few trite tunes, the Trent Reznor. Unfortunately, and littered with cliches. Songs such as majority of the album is surprisingly original combing funky bass with impressive guitar Morissette's third album, uJagged Little usan Andreas Faul\9 and "River" both and musically sound. solos on such songs as "Leave Me Out" and Pillft, often lacks the bite or originality discuss the overdone theme of The album's first release, "Tomorrow", "Faultline". that this single possesses. Produced Hollywood's destructive impact on exemplifies the band's strong musical talent, Lead vocalist Daniel John, who writes or and co-composed by her own brother childhood innocence. Merchant has also but also reveals its inability to write coher­ co-writes every song on the album, possesses Greg Ballard, a majority of "Jaggedn is assembled a mediocre cast for her ent, intelligent lyrics. a remarkably strong voice with good range driven by cheese-rock synthesized backing band, which detracts from With such bewildering lyrics as: "You for a IS-year-old boy. In fact,'except for the drum beats and guitar riffs, but is saved Merchant's soothing voice. "Tigerlilf say that money isn't everything, But I'd like majority of the lackluster lyrics, listeners will by Morissette's raw and interesting off­ resembles early 10,000 Maniacs albums, have a hard time believing the bands age. key bellow. It can be confusing when a but without the bite. Throughout the to see you live without it. You think you can woman can write truthful and revealing album, Merchant appears both bored and keep going on living like a king, Oh babe, but Overall, "Frogstomp" is an extremely lyrics on one track, and touch on the disappointed with her backing music and I strongly doubt it," listeners are constantly strong first album from a band that has sev­ tired subjects of Catholic girl rebellion meanders from song to song with the reminded of the band's immaturity .Although eral years to refine and perfect its sound. and anorexic teen troubles in another. intensity and grace of a tortoise. "Tigerlilf adolescence prevents Silverchair from being Silverchair's desire to set themselves apart uJagged" Is produced off Madonna's suggests Merchant has lost her sassy incredible songwriters, its youthful energy from other alternative acts is the most re­ Maverick label. Unfortunately, charm and would rather assume the role catapults the band to the forefront of the deeming and genuine quality about the al­ Morissette too often clings to of cynical protagonist. Overall, "Tigerlilf is alternative music scene. While their lyrics bum. Madonna's weak and cliche musical a disappointing album that lacks both are poor, their enthusiasm and intensity re­ Fans of the alternative genre will defi­ influence rather than her own. originality and inspiration. main consistent throughout the album. nitely appreciate Silverchair' s rawness and The two most prolific cuts off wiJI want to bring "Frogstomp" back to their · ·;.u,u;en'Stantorth -Jonathan Whltbourne "Frogstomp" include the delightfully dis- pad.

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By T.A. Williams audience laughs, because his non­ top of the train. beating up and reactions always goes against what throwing off all those that come h1, Summer Ithacan Staff MOVIE REVIEW usually happens in this type of film. way. There is a spectacular fight Summer is a great time for mov­ Under Siege 2: Even when shot or stabbed, Seagal scene that Seagal engages in on the ies because it's when all the studios retains the same tight-lipped ex­ side of a mountain, where he hang, pull out the big guns and engage in Dark Territory pression. either off the side of the train or on cinematic one-upmanship. It's the Directed by Geoff Murphy The confidence that Murphy the bottom numerous umes. The time when movies get bigger, shows by c·oncentrating so much climatic train sequence is the ul::­ louder, funnier, and faster than dur­ Starring Steven Seagal. Eric Bogosian. 8 time on such a nonexistent acting mate unbelievable action high, w 1: n ing the other seasons. Everett McGill, Katherine Heigl. Morris Chesnut style suggests that Seagal i!> not Seagal gingerly walking to the ba, ',; Most of the time, this is at the simply an ironman. a la of one train to jump on a helicoptc"r Tiil llllacll Ntll avill lNa O(Wll'II) 1110 (11111) expense of intelligence and a cohe­ Schwartzenegger. but a parod: rope while another tram follmt, sive plot or characters that the audi­ hostages are safe and the world is shut off the kitchen car and get rid thereof. By going just a little over him about ten ieet behind, ne\ :r ence really cares about. free from possible nuclear destruc­ of all the cooking supplies on the the top, Murphy and (although he catching up with him However, movies like "Under tion. train. may not know it) Seagal add the "Under Siege 2: DarkTerntor:- .. Siege 2: Dark Territory" prove that Just like its predecessor, "Under Similarly goofy are the terror­ level of satire that implausible mc>V­ should also be commended for 11, this is not always a bad thing. While Siege 2: Dark Territory·· is smarter ists themselves. Dane is not only ies like this badly need. willingness to throw people ont-> not the tightly wound juggernaut and far more satirical than it at first the evil head terrorist, but a sexu­ The supporting actors act as a collapsing wood boxes and drivrng the original "Under Siege" was, appears. The whole concept of ally deprived weirdo who enjoys counterpoint to Seagal, overacting trucks over trains and into nven, for this installment still packs more Ryback being a cook provides some ripping on the French for no good to go against his underacting. no good reason at all. thrills and bigger laughs than any of big laughs as, whenever the story reason at all. His commandos are Bogosian, making his entrance to As with any film of this type, the ·the other blockbusters in this me­ lags, the film finds a way for Seagal merely perfunctory until they hear the world of big-budget films, chews technical credits are i~peccable. diocre summer. to either make his way back to the that Ryback is aboard the train. up scenery left and right, his wild The visual effects, supervised If the film stopped for a mo­ kitchen or use his culinary talents Then, thecharacterofCasey Ryback hair and scrawny body framed ap­ by Richard Yuricich, are stuck with ment to reflect on the plot or char­ elsewhere. is elevated to the form of a legend, propriately. holding up a lot of the film, and they acters, it would lose its high veloc­ It is, as far as I know, the only the Paul Bunyan of the Navy SEAL He also takes special pleasure in create the element of believability, ity momentum. Luckily, director action movie that has its hero break­ set. killing thousands of people, mak­ or at least the level of believability Geoff Murphy knows what he's ing a man's neck in one scene and Upon hearing his name, all the ing the decision as simple and easy that can be expected in this film. doing, and sticks with what works teaching the finer points of baking terrorists remark how they know as ordering drive-thru or choosing Edward Tise' s sound is big and best. a cake in the next. When Ryback him: he served side by side with one what to wear in the morning. booming, and the cinematography, In his quest to become rich by figures out how to make a powerful in the SEALS, another worked un­ As Dane's psycho partner Penn, by Robbie Greenberg, is hushed in controlling and misusing top-secret bomb merely from contents found der him when Ryback was a drill Everett McGill doesn't pass up any black and blue tones. Basil satellite technology, terrorist Travis behind the train's bar, the only pos­ instructor, etc., etc. The mixture of opportunities to either shoot some­ Poledoris's score is big and blus­ Dane (Eric Bogosian) leads a band sible reaction is laughter. reverence and horror with which body he is angry at or prove that tery as well, over the top just like of cohorts onto a train. Likewise, fight scene after fight they treat their former cohort pro­ he's the best in hand-to hand com­ the rest of the endeavor. You see, in order to use the sat­ scene returns to the kitchen car. vides more humor, and adds a level bat. McGill eschews human emo­ If you only like small, intelligent ellite technology and not be located, This gives Ryback a chance not of silly fun to an already too-silly tions in order to match Bogosian art films like those that play at Dane and company must stay mo­ only to show off his knowledge of film. and be just plain nuts. Together, Cinemapolis or Fall Creek, chances bile. They could have just driven a cutlery, but also to beat people up In the role of Ryback, Seagal they play like a darker version of are that fare such as "Under Siege bus around, but then there couldn't with lettuce flying about. It also performs the greatest satirical role the Odd Couple. 2: Dark Territory" is not your best be hostages to save. gives him the chance to utter the of all. Unlike other action actors Amidst a\\ this, the film engages bet. Naturally, the evil guys didn't line, "Nobody beats me in the with no range, such as Keanu in a number of high-tech amazing However, ifyou are like me and count on the presence of master kitchen." The lesson learned in all Reeves, Seagal doesn't even make stunts which, like the rest of the you love big, dumb action films cook/ex-navy SEAL Casey Ryback thisistwofold: l)TheNavySEALS the attempt to act. His stone face is film, are thrilling and unbelievable that can be exciting and poke fun at (Steven Seagal). As in the earlier have the best cooking classes in the repeatedly cut to, as if for him to at the same time. themselves at the same time, than film, it is up to Ryback to conquer U.S. Military, and 2) To stop a have some sort of emotional reac­ Seagal spends what seems like this picture is good territory to ex­ each bad guy, one by one, until the cook/SEAL, all one needs do is tion. When he doesn't react, the hours walking back and forth on plore. Silverstone's smashing summer success 'Clueless' is light, fluffy fun while showcasing star's promising talent ' ~ ·,. implied with theirdialogue·and their in "The Torkleson~ ... takes h1~ Li- By T.A. Williams MOVIE REVIEW actions. Thus, when Cher corrects . ther character from a potential !>t(!­ Summer Ithacan Staff another girl on her knowledge of reotype to someone who i~ a \ 1- I have to admit that, upon going Clueless "Hamlet," It doesn't seem like the c10us shark at work while sull tr1 - into "Clueless," I was not exactly film is trying to present her as an ing to teach his daughter well. enthusiastic. The previews had Directed by Amy Heckerling "intellectual"- it 1s simply trying to As Cher's toughe~t teacher, made the film look like a one-joke Starring Alicia Silverstone, Stacey show her as someone who goes to Wallace Shawn also contributes a, endeavor, shallow and ugly with no Dash, Dan Hedaya, Wallace Shawn, school and, because she has a brain a fun and frumpy presence. Paul Rudd 9 focus whatsoever. Adding to my and some common sense, as some­ The technical parts of the film apprehension was the presence of Tiil Dlca 1'1111 •viii trca O(Wll'lll 1110 (belt) one who will use her knowledge match up to the bright and sunn) writer/director- Amy Heckerling, when 1t seems proper. nature of the material. whose previous efforts such as make her happy. "Nineteen." This work shows her The intellectual nature of the Production designer Steven Jor­ "Look Who's Talking" and its se­ Between picking out fashions as a more assured director and film can also be seen in some of the dan shows, between his work in thi;-J­ quel and "Fast Times at Ridgemont and talking her teachers out of giv­ writer, letting scenes develop them­ books that the characters in the film fi!m and in other films·such as "Th.:: High," have been sincere efforts ing her bad grades, Cher develop~ selves instead of forcing them into are reading: one high schooler reads BradyBunchMovie"and"P.C.L' ". marred by gimmicks such as talk­ her relationship with her stepbrother some kind of comic punchline. William S. Burroughs, and the step­ that pastels can make any movie a ing babies and gr~tuitous nudity. Josh (Paul Rudd) and trains a new Also gone are the previous brother Josh lounges by the family sunny delight. Thus, "Clueless" shocked me by protege (Brittany Murphy) in the Heckerling staples of lowbrow hu­ pool reading a big volume of Jordan's design is aided by Bill 0 how honest and good-natured it re­ ways of Beverly Hills. mor and silly sex jokes, replaced Nietzsche, but these authors are not Pope's cinematography, which cap­ ally was. It's not the expose of It falls on Silverstone to be in here with cohesive scenes of real quoted: they are simply there be­ tures the high class living in all its teenage Beverly Hills life that the almost every scene of the film, and tenderness, such as when, ata party, cause that's probably what the smart shimmer and sheen. previews promise - it is instead the she handles the challenge very well, Cher tries all sorts of theatrics to get characters in this film would actu­ Also quite fetching are the fash­ story of a young, confused teenage making Cher confident on the out­ her friend and a potential beau to­ ally be eating. ion-enhanced costumes designed by girl, trying to survive the social side while subtly showing sides gether. She lets the scene go where Literary knowledge is also used Mona May, which may well put strata of her high school while dis­ that give Cher vulnerability. Her it wants to, not imposing any great for humor's sake, as the phone sex polyester back into style. covering what she wants out of the talents, previously wasted as a sex plot point that doesn't belong on it. book "VOX" and the self-help book "Clueless" can safely take its relationships in her life. The humor kitten in the abysmal ''The Crush" This willingness to let things go "Men Arc From Mars, Women are place as the best film about adoles­ comes not from shallow sight gags and three forgettable Aerosmith is what sets "Clueless" apart from from Venus" show up for big laughs. cence since "Say Anything," as it and skewed dialogue, but from the videos, shows there's more to her other films about so-called "gen­ The supporting cast gives cares about its characters and the comedy of errors that is life itself. than just good looks. xers," such as "Reality Bites" and Silverstone and Heckerling a lot of waytheirlivestumout. Everybody Cher (Alicia Silverstone) lives The role gives Silverstone the "Singles." The crushing angst of help. As the stepbr~ther whose . in this film is smart, sweet , and in Beverly Hills with her wealthy opportunity to showoff some range the young people in those films is love life is as confused as Cher's, funny, and, there's no unnecessary lawyerfather(Dan Hedaya). Along in her acting, and it points her to­ replaced here with honesty; their Rudd plays a sweet, affecting part, bad guys thrown in to disrupt the with her friend Dionne (Stacey wards a promising future. pretensioftois shunted aside in favor being a shoulder for Cher to cry on mix. It boosts the careers of all Dash), she navigates around The film also marks the return of of realism. when she needs to. those involved, and points them Beverly Hills High, projecting an Heckerling to the world of high The characters are smart, but Heda ya, who has turned up great towards a promising future. aura of self-confidence while· look­ school that she covered in "Fast there's no need for them to tell the oddball performances before in ''Clueless" is a sunny summer de­ ing for the dlings in life that really Times" and in the television show audience thar they're smart - it· is "Blood Simple" and on television light. •-• -- r___ ..._ ·---· ·---·----· • - '-•·-- r_..,..

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•.. David Wick gives his son Eamon a piggy back ride while Rachel Wick stares toward the dreary Making their way off The Commons, three women huddle horizon. The Wicka sported sufficient rain gear - other walkers were less fortunate. together to escape• the persistent rain.

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Lucky to have an umbrella all to heraelf, this young glrl holds on tight.

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Not all of Downtown'• patron• were equipped for the This canine umbrella wu ~ of many omate covslnga uaed to escape the rain. deluge, however, everyone did what they could to stay dry.