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wwic. fclcobservev.com The rver The Student Lincoln Center April 7, 2004 Volume XXII, Issue 12 Debris falls from Cowie's tenure appeal denied, Time Warner Center despite community support ByP!arvmAnm]obmpa,FCX£y Eliza Gager interviewed by The Observer course of a month." theatre and visual arts faculty Above, firefighters wef$ upset with the decision, Alan Kistler, FCLC '05, have no experience or expertise respond to debris which they said was unfounded praised Cowie's success in in judging video art, because falling from the and unfair. Some students are helping him to become a better they are unfamiliar with it, and Time Warner even organizing another peti- filmmaker. that should have put the credi- Center. Left, the tion in an eleventh-hour effort "Despite my insistence to bility of their evaluation into twin 80-story to save a much-revered profes- continue working the way I was question." towers of the sor. used to," Kistier said, "he However, the decision to Center stand "Look at all the student out- quickly showed me the logic grant tenure is based on much through winds of pouring here. You never see and appeal of treating the class up to 40, mph. this kind of outpouring for just like a professional workshop. Continued on page 3

By Corinne Iozrio, FCLC '05 traffic was not affected. FEATURES EDITOR FDNY and NYPD personnel, who were at the scene at the Tipsy tales take a tumble time of the incident, along with UPPER WEST SIDE - Late customer service persons from in the afternoon of April 4, The Shops at Columbus Circle, heavy winds sent debris, includ- declined comment to The ing pieces of sheet metal, flying Observer. off the newly constructed Time The National Weather Warner Center, at Columbus Service had a high wind adviso- Circle. There were no immedi- ry in effect from Sun., April 4, ate reports of injuries. through Mon. April 5. The Officials' from the Fire advisory estimated winds at 20 Department of New York mph with gusts between 30 and (FDNY) and the New York 40 mph. Video* aired on local Police Department (NYPD) television stations showed the told The New York Times that effects of those heavy wind two pieces of sheet metal fell gusts. Windows high atop the from the 76th floor of an unfin- building could be seen Swaying ished section of the Center on outward on trjeir hinges. 58th Street, and 8th Avenue. Fire Chief Jim Hodges told The pieces, one of which nearly the Times that the city's missed a pedestrian on the side- Department of Buildings issued walk outside The Shops at a violation notice to the Time Columbus Circle, measured Warner Center for failing to about 6 inches by 18 to 24 inch- ensure public safety. es, according to the Times. This is not the first time the Police . and fire officials integrity of the Time Warner closed off 59th Street between Center's construction has made Broadway and 9th Avenue and headlines. Laurel McGovcrn / The Observer southbound lanes on Broadway In a similar event on Sept. While studies show that on-campus drinking at colleges nationwide is on the rise, statistics between 59th Street and 60th obtained by The Observer show that the number of alcohol violations in McMahon Hall are Street, diverting all traffic onto falling. Seepage 3 for the story. West 60th Street. Pedestrian Continued on page 3 The Observer April 7, 2004 Students 'GO!' to help Nicaragua ByCathermeSebring,PCLC'o6 time, but schedules their day ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Opinion .7 around the rising and setting of Features ..., u the sun. While on their trip, the Arts & Culture 16 While most of FCLC students students woke up at 5 a.m. and Literary. ...21 were terming on the beaches of left their site at about 6 a.m. Sports 24 Florida, hitting the slopes in ele- Then they had to walk an hour- MISSION STATEMENT gant ski resorts, or taking advan- and-a-half to get to the construc- 0 The Observer is an independent- tage of what New York City has tion site. They would work minded student newspaper serv- to offer, 12 Fordham students until about 4:00 p.m. and then ing the Fordham College at made their way down to walk back to their living site. "I Lincoln Center (FCLC) communi- Nicaragua to volunteer their think the hardest thing to adapt ty. The Observer's mission is to seek and present the unbiased time to help a struggling com- to was the physical demands of truth while simultaneously fos- munity with the Global the work and the heat," said tering journalism experience Outreach (GO!) program. Santa RigaK. "We didn't really know among students enrolled at FCLC Rosa, which is located outside what to expect and didn't know and promoting and supporting the city of Sinua, Nicaragua, how demanding it would be. the. ethical principles defined in the First-Amendment of the. does not have any cars, distinct But I think it's a good reminder United States Constitution per- roads, electricity, or running to know that the people there do taining to the freedom of speech water. "The difference between it everyday; it's a part of their and of the press. Santa Rosa and [New York lives." Courtesy Global Outreach City] is probably complete The Fordham delegation Fordham University students visited Sinua, Nicaragua with CONTACTING US opposites," said Anna Rigali, the community service program Global Outreach. The Observer office is located on worked with students from the FCLC campus in room SL-19 FCLC '04, the trip's team University of the Autonomous volcano, met the president of pie who have to work in facto- of the Leon Lowenstein building leader. "It's unlike anything I Regions of the Caribbean Coast Nicaragua, went shopping at the ries all day and get paid very lit- at 113 West 60th Street, New have ever seen. Everything is of Nicaragua (URACCAN), on market, and went dancing at a tle has made him think twice York, NY. Address all mail to The different." building latrines, which includ- local club. Learning about the Observer, Fordham College at about what really is necessary. Lincoln Center, 113 West 60th GO! worked with a group ed such duties as hauling rocks, culture is part of GO!'s goal. "Before Nicaragua, I was think- Street, Room 408, New York, NY called Bridges to Communities sand, and water, creating a "On most ofour trips we plan ing all my clothes are getting 10023. Call us at 212-636-6015 to plan a trip to a small rural cement mixture, digging holes, a cultural day or weekend where kind of old, I need to go out and or send e-mail to editor@fclcob- community in the North laying the foundation and plac- the students either go to the get some new things that don't server.com. Send all faxes to 212- Atlantic Coast region of ing the cement blocks. The beach or go to a museum," said represent high school anymore," 636-7047. To reach a specific edi- tor, please see the individual con-, Nicaragua called Santa Rosa. importance of this task to the Pfeiffer. "It shows the beauty of he said. "Now I am sort of tact information posted in our Once they had arrived, the stu- community was priceless. the place we are visiting, not debating if I am going to go to masthead on the Opinion page. dents worked on building new "Health and sanitation is a big just the poverty and sadness." theGaporH&M." The Observer holdsjjpen staff latrines and also worked with problem," said Pfeiffer. "The •The work that was done in Pfeiffer feels that the GO! meetings every Tuesday at 1 p.m. local farmers planting seeds, latrines provided them with a in room 406 of the Leon Santa Rosa was very difficult program is one of the best things Lowenstein building. weeding, and preparing the soil sanitary place to go to the bath- and forced the people.in the that Fordham has to offer. "I'm for future crop growing. room. So it doesn't mix with community to build relation- probably biased, but I think that HOW TO PLACE AN AD "The goal is to give students a your, water supply... so you can ships with the Fordham and 4hese trips are the most powerful To reserve advertising space, or first hand experience of poverty drink water that's healthy." URACCAN students. Asked things you can do," she said. for rates and information, con- in another country and to be able The group also worked in the what he thought was the most "You can read all these things in tact the»business manager at businessman ager@fclcobserver- to help or provide service in hot Nicaraguan sun for the gar- difficult part of the trip, Corbe class about the effects of war on .com or call us at 212-636-6016. those communities," said Anna dening project. The students said, "I am going to go with the Central American population or Pfeiffer, FCLC '00, the assistant had to pull the weeds in the gar- cliche and say leaving, knowing orphans in Romania, how devas- HOW TO PLACE A CLASSI- director of Campus Ministry den, dig up the existing soil, and that I probably won't see these tating that is, but what Global FIED AD and the GO! coordinator, who turn the soil into soil that would people again. I miss-the people Outreach allows you to do is go All classified ads must be paid in advance prior to publication. To was also the chaperone on the help the crops grow. "We had to ... Julio, one of the workers,... to these places and talk to the place a classified ad, call us at Nicaragua trip. "We wanted to go get water from the river, Oscar, one of the kids who people who lived through the 212-636-6016, fax us at 212-636- go down to Nicaragua, learn which was pretty heavy lifting always wanted piggyback rides; things you read. I just feel like 7047, or email the business man- about the culture and history of and by the time you get back [to all the people were incredible." when you come back from those ager at businessmanager@- the people and live with and the site], half of it was on you," Corbe has decided to put kinds of trips, it's hard to go fclcobserver.com. work with the people. I feel like said Corbe. more thought into what he actu- back to your normal life. You LETTERS TO THE EDITOR we achieved that" Both projects were very ally thinks he needs. After going are going to change how you Letters to the Editor should be To prepare for the Nicaragua physically demanding. "I have to Nicaragua and seeing the peo- live your life." • typed and sent to The Observer, trip, the group met once a week never worked, so hard on a trip Fordham College at Lincoln for two months and also went ever," said Pfeiffer. 'Tour body Center, 113 West 60th Street, Room 408, New York, NY 10023, on an overnight retreat in order is adjusting to the change in FDNY responds to or e-mailed to the editor in chief to stress the importance of heat, the change in food; there is at [email protected]. togetherness. James Cbrbe, a lot of walking that you aren't McMahon fire alarm Length should not exceed 500 FCLC '07, a first-time GO! par- used to and it's very over- words. The Observer reserves the ticipant, also participated in whelming emotionally." - Overheated popcorn led to right to edit all letters and sub- CRIME BLOTTER daily routines to prepare for the smoke entering a hallway in missions for content, clarity, and The response from the people Campus Security Report length. For more information, see trip. "I knew there was going to in the Nicaraguan community to McMahon Hall on March 23 at the Opinion section. be a lot of walking involved and their presence was positive. "I approximately 12:30 a.m., law student left her handbag at prepared for Nicaragua by not think we were all nervous., according to John Carroll, a desk. When she returned, NEWS ITEMS using the elevators for a week," because when Americans travel director of ' security for Carroll said, the bag was missing. To offer a news tip, call 212-636- said Corbe, "It put me out of 1 6015 or e-mail the editor in chief at you never know what to Fordham University. The [email protected]. breath because I have a lot of expect,", said Rigaiii "The peo- smoke triggered the fire alarm March 25 classes on the ninth floor." ple in Santa Rosa were extreme- and a subsequent response - Sometime between 9:55 PUBLIC NOTICE the students left their dorm ly grateful." •from the Fire Department of a.m. and 4:30 p.m., someone No part of The Observer may be rooms and spent a week Pfeiffer agreed, saying that New York. entered a conference room in reproduced without the the Quinn Library and expressed written consent of The immersed in the Nicaraguan the people were shy at first but Observer editorial board. All culture, which included sleeping obviously thankful for the help. March 17 removed a laptop computer, materials printed in The on cots surrounded with mos- "They said it motivated them - At 7:50 p.m., a guest of a according to Carroll Observer are the exclusive prop- quito netting and sticking to a to see these young kids travel so erty of The Observer. The views far and try to work," said Corrections expressed in The Observer do not rice and beans diet. The differ- necessarily reflect the views of ence in'lifestyles was drastic. Pfeiffer. "It motivated them to -In our editorial published on Mar. 25, the location of Kobe Bryant's FCLC or Fordham University as a "It was a complete culture keep going because they real- trial was printed as taking place in Denver, CO. The trial, in fact, takes whole. The Opinions expressed in shock," said Corbe. "We were ized that somebody cares about place near Denver in Eagle County, CO. the Literary and Opinion sections out in the middle.of nowhere, in them, their children, and their -The article concerning the production of "The Vagina Monologues" in do not necessarily reflect the our last edition incorrectly identified Christopher Rodgers as the Dean of views of the editorial board, the rain forest. But you get used happiness." • FCLC, or Fordham University. to it, you get integrated into the The students were given Student Activities. Rodgers is the Dean of Students Opinions set forth in editorials culture and community." some time to explore the region -The photo printed alongside last issue's article on Sopranos writer exclusively represent the views of The community in Santa and spent some time in the large Terence Winter was not a photo of Winter. It was a photo of Terence The Observer editorial board. Rosa does not follow linear city Managua, visiting an active Smith, a Lehrcr Report media reporter.

uuiHV.fi'lvohservcr.vom The Observer Alcohol violations down at FGLG, but still a concern By Monique Diman, FCLC '06 states, also found that just under half student and you drink, the odds are Prevention PARty (Peers Advocating STAFF WRITER of alcohol-consuming students are seven in 10 that you are a binge Responsibility), that encourage "low- underage. drinker." risk behavior." FCLC — While Fordham's Lincoln However, the number of students ' Binge drinkers account for two- Other services to discourage alco- Center campus has seen a decrease in who abstain from alcohol use has also thirds of college alcohol consump- hol abuse include educational work- underage alcohol violations since Fall increased by 25 percent from 1993 to tion, though the majority of students shops, counseling and Res. Life- 2002, irresponsible alcohol consump- 1999. are not binge drinkers. CAS also sponsored field trips. Such program- tion is still a concern on both a col- "We hope that one of the reasons found that binge drinking has ming includes yoga, "Cura lege and national level. contributing to [the decrease in increased "from about 20 percent in Personalis" dinners focusing on vary- In previous years,- Fordham's sta- McMahon] is that we have' a large 1993, to 23 percent in 1999." ing issues, and Your New York tistics mirrored a national trend number of students participating in In a 2000 study, "38 percent of stu- (YNY) Programs. YNY attendance released by the Harvard School of Residential Life programming," said dents attending schools that ban alco- numbers ranged from 10 to 100 resi- Public Health's College Alcohol Greer Jason, director of Res. Life. hol are heavy episodic drinkers com- dents during this past year, according Study (CAS), saying that college Jason also pointed out a Student pared to 48 percent of students at to Res. Life. campus drinking was not decreasing Activities event in spring 2004, cele- schools that do not ban alcohol." "It's not only the attendance, there despite increased programming to brating "Ryan and Trista's Wedding," FCLC's, Res. Life policy states, is a deeper level to the participation," reduce alcohol abuse. (a special ABC television reality pro- "The purchase, sale, consumption or .said Catharine McGlade, assistant This year, however, McMahon Hall gram connected to . "The possession of alcoholic beverages by director of Res. Life. "I definitely seems to be going against the grain Bacholerette") where alcohol was any resident, or guests, regardless of think [participation] affects social with a decrease since fall 2002, served to students with identification age is prohibited in freshmen apart- choices." In fall of 2003, there were 28 alco- to verify they were of legal drinking ments." It continues, "In non-fresh- While drinking on campus may be hol violations at FCLC; 23 of them age. men apartments, individuals of legal down, several students still admitted involved underage students, which "I think it's important to point out drinking age may consume alcohol in that the figures did not necessarily are considered liquor law violations that Student Affairs not only would their rooms, provided all roommates, reflect their drinking habits. according to New York State law. like students to find alternate activi- suitemates, present or absent, are of Under the condition of anonymity, This is a significant decrease from ties, but we also want to promote the legal drinking age." a female resident, FCLC '06, said that fall of 2002, when there were 74 vio- responsible consumption of alcohol The policy goes on to prohibit about half of her alcohol consumption lations, which included 66 liquor law among those students who are over 21 "public intoxication," any type of took place on-campus. "We start on violations, according to the Office of and are the legal age to drink," said "funnels and kegs or beer balls, full campus, the move off," she said. Residential Life (Res. Life). Jason. or empty." If caught, the student will She added, however that she does "I am very gratified that the num- According to statistics, from fall be fined $250 per ball, keg, etc. not think drinking "is as much of a bers from inside McMahon Hall seem 2002 to fall 2003, the number of In further attempts to discourage problem here because there aren't frat to be going down," said pean of Residential Assistant-sponsored pro- "irresponsible use of,alcohol," Res. parties where people are mixing Students Christopher Rodgers. "I . gf ams (not including freshmen men- Life requires Resident Assistants to garbage cans of jungle juice/' think that you need to be very careful toring programs or Residential Hall go through training on how to deal A male resident, FCLC '05, said, "I with numbers and statistics. For any- Association. [RHA] programming) with such issues. . drink on campus mostly because bars one to immediately conclude that stu- increased by 11 percent, and the The Programming and Prevention empty your bank account after a few dents are drinking less would jbe attendance increased by 30 percent, Program (PEP) is an FCLC interven- hours, and a 12-pack is eight dollars." jumping the gun, but numbers on the from 460 students to 1,918 students. tion program for alcohol arid other He also did not think Fordham downtrend when it comes to student Nationally, however, studies show drugs, Additionally, the AOD drinking was much of an issue, as fra- drinking ....are reass,urirfg." "the drinking style on [college] cam- (Alcohol and Other Drugs) class is an ternities and sororities, which are The ongoing national CAS study, pus is still one of excess," according informative education mini-series banned at the university, seem to be a which surveys over 14,000 students at tp Henry Weshler, the director of pffered by the university. There are catalyst for heavy drinking on college 140 four-year colleges throughout 40 CAS. "If you are a traditional college also' peer groups, such as The campuses. , • Calendar of Events MESA hosts '1001 Nights' @ Lincoln Center Wed., April 14 -The Jewish Student's Organization presents "Open My Lips, Lord, and I Will Praise You!" - A Discussion of the Amidah: the Central Prayer in Judaism. The dis- cussion will begin at 3 p.m. in LL 510. A Passover seder, also sponsored by the Jewish Student's Organization, is also scheduled for 3 p.m.

-Would you go on 50 dates with Adam Sandier? Drew Barrymore did in "50 First Dates." Watch the romantic comedy at eiiher 6J30 p.m. or 9*:3O p.m. The screen- ings are sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB).

Thurs., April 15 -Watch candidates for the 2004 - 2005 United Student Government answer your questions and tell you their stance on issues that affect you. The debate, sponsored by Student Affairs , The Observer, and theUSG Elections Committee is scheduled for 12 p.m. in the South Lounge.

Fri., April 16 -The Student Arts Guild (SAG) is sponsoring a trip tp the Center for Book Arts, Learn the art of binding books naturally. Sign up in LL408. The cost is $5 per student.

Mon., April 19 . -Help SPARC save an animal! Donate your spare change to your favorite of three Joanna Bonfiglio/The Observer animals and SPARC will adopt the animal that'raises the most money! Visit the Maria Torti/The Observer Animal Adoption table, beginning at 11 a.m., on the plaza level for more informa- Above, MESA members tion. (Lasts until Wed., April 21.) Marianne Bonfiglio and Amy Shehata belly dance -Seniors: get your caps and gowns, sign up for senior week events, and much more! together to Arabic music It's all part of the 2004 Senior Salute. Come by the 2nd and 3rd floor lounges spun by DJAbraham. Left:, beginning at 2:30 p.m, for more information. members and FCLC stu- dents enjoy dinner and Wed., April 21 and Thurs., April 22 music at what MESA billed -Who will be your voice in USG next year? Voting stations will be open on the as "Fordham's Biggest plaza level from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Party Extravaganza!" the Courtesy of the Office of Student Activities night of Mar. 26.

ivww.f'clcobscrvei'.com The Observer Whites-only scholarship at Roger Williams U. sparks controversy By Laura Di Orio, PCLC '05 CR's intention in offering the history is not one of them." objections, my group will con- campus," Speakman announced COPY EDITOR "Students of Non-Color The scholarship was made tinue to use the Republican at the scholarship award presen- Scholarship" was to "show the public in the beginning of symbol." tation held on Feb. 18. "But it's A $250 scholarship offered exclusionary message of affir- February and was advertised in Many critics also see this also raised the level of political by the College Republicans mative action," Mattera said in the school's student newspaper scholarship and the club's activism and debate, something (CR) club at Rhode Island's an e-mail. as being a $50 award, until two intentions as being hypocritical. I've been begging for." Roger Williams University has Mattera also .said that no donors offered to contribute One reason is Mattera himself, Adam M. Noska, a 20-year- been the source of much debate debate went on among the 35 $100 each, making the "whites- who is of Puerto Rican descent, old RWU junior, was the recipi- and media attention recently. members of the CR during the only" scholarship a $250 prize. was the recipient of a $5,000 ent of this $250 "whites-only" The reason behind all the hoopla process of discussing the idea of Since that time, the CR's race-based scholarship, and scholarship, Noska was among is the scholarship requirements, the scholarship. "All were sup- scholarship has raised the eye- now his club is protesting such 17 applicants and told Rhode which clearly state that an appli- portive of the idea," he said. brows of some of the school's a thing. Island newspapers, "I may not cant must be a current RWU stu- June Speakman, faculty advi- students, school officials, and "The reaction within the uni- be in favor of a scholarship, but dent, have high honors, show an sor of the CR and associate pro- even members of the versity has been generally nega- if I qualify for it, you can bet extensive list of achievements, fessor of political science at Republican National Committee tive," Speakman said. "The your bottom dollar I'll apply." and be white. Students of any RWU, was opposed to the idea (RNC). Patricia Morgan, chair- president and the provost have It is clear that many people other race need not apply. when it was first presented to person of the Rhode Island started a series on Civil believe the CR's stunt went too In fact, part of the application her. "I explained that I thought it GOP, has called the scholarship Discourse. The president hosted far." This is an example of using process for the "Students of would be perceived as racist," "disturbing" and has said that it a town meeting to 'start the 'humor' to hide invective," De Non-Color Scholarship" includ- said Speakman through e-mail. has "racist overtones." healing process.' The Luca said. "This 'scholarship' is ed submitting an essay on "why "I suggested that there might be Mattera, in a counterattack to Multicultural Student Union really a minstrel show in which you are proud of your white her- other less polarizing ways of Morgan's comments, said that and a variety of other groups whites dress up as [black] vic- itage" and a picture proving the making their point about affir- "if it's not racist to be proud of have expressed their concerns tims, in order to undermine the applicant is white. The applica- mative action. As is usually the one's black heritage ... then about the tone and content of legitimacy of justice claims of tion even says, "Evidence of case, they did not take my why is it racist to be proud of the CR's publication." those who really were victims. bleaching will disqualify appli- advice." . one's white heritage?" « Mattera is pleased that the Instead of playing the victim, cants." Thomas De Luca, associate Ed Gillespie, chairman of scholarship has raised much they should instead take on sup- In a written statement on chair of FCLC's political sci- RNC, has also openly expressed controversy and has sparked porters of affirmative action on RWU's CRWeb site, 20-year- ence program, agreed that the his opposition to the scholar- much attention inside and out- the merits of the case and old Jason' Mattera, the club pres- CR club could have done things ship. In a letter that he sent the side RWU. "Apparently the demonstrate that they have a ident, said that this "whites- differently in making their student group, Gillespie said scholarship did its job by gener- better way to achieve justice. only" scholarship was a "politi- point. "There are good ways to that the scholarship is "contrary ating media attention and There is a real debate to be had cal gesture designed as a parody demonstrate a need to go to the principles of the party I prompting discussion on college on affirmative action. This dis- to protest affirmative action and beyond affirmative action based proudly chair." Furthermore, campuses all across the coun- play sets it back." race-based scholarships handed upon race, or even to evaluate Gillespie suspended their right try," he issued in his written Speakman said that the club out by federally-subsidized uni- when affirmative action based to use the symbols of the statement. "We accomplished does not intend to award the versities." He believes that upon race is no longer neces- Republican Party and also cut our goal. Universities across scholarship in the future. "It was scholarships should be based sary," he said, "but parodying off all ties to the political club. America are now debating the a parody, a symbolic protest, a solely on merit and financial calls for justice by the group In Mattera's written statement, merits of affirmative action." joke. The problem is that no one need rather than on race. The most harmed by our brutal racial he said, "Despite Gillespie's "It's raised a lot of rancor on was laughing." •

Come watch the first ever

See the candidates for President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary discuss the issues affecting you and answer questions submited by the FCLC community.

Join us for this special event on Thursday, April 15 at 12 p.m. in the South Lounge. Complimentary food and drinks will be served at the debate's conclusion.

Sponsored by The Observer, Student Affairs, and the USG Elections Committee

wivic.lvlvobsvvvev.com The Observer Spring Fling set for late April By Michael Fleni, FCLC '05 cows on shirts, cow tails, and that a comedian would bring a Another Spring Fling event is Song Zang, will perform at the STAFF WRITER maybe chocolate cow patties," bigger turn out, as one does not the carnival held on.the plaza. event, she said. There is also an added Spring Fling Committee necessarily have to be a fan of a "You usually can't help but open-mic segment scheduled in "Got Spring?" That's the Chan- Peter Cassar, FCLC '05. particular type of music in order go to the carnival," said Shea. "Sensazian," Suh said. question the Spring Fling com- Besides the theme, this year's to enjoy the performance. He While the events for the carnival The Student Affairs Budget mittee hopes will be on every- Spring Fling will be different hopes for a turnout of at least 60 are not finalized just yet, the Committee (SABC) has one's lips as they finalize events from the past four in its main students, where as past musical committee hopes to include apprpved the committee for for this year's Spring Fling. event: instead of a musical acts, such as Jill Sobule (Spring Frisbee art, candy art, a henna $10,000, "though every year we Committee member Maggie guest, comedian Meghan 2002) and an 80s cover band artist, a tarot card reader, and a spend a couple thousand more Shea, FCLC '06, defines the Mooney of HBO and Comedy (Spring 2003), have only had a caricaturist. Free food, which than that and seek contributions week as "a celebration of spring Central will be performing. turn out of 30-45 students. includes fried chicken and vege- from various departments and in the form of programming." "She's really funny and she's The Campus Activities Board tarian selections, will also be clubs," said Cassar. Since early March, the commit- clean and she's not offensive," (CAB) tentatively is planning to included. Cassar and the other 11 mem- tee has been planning events said Shea. show "Mystic River" as part of There are several events that bers of the committee were around their theme of "Got On Tues., April 27, the 12th the week's events. According to will occur during Spring Fling selected by the Office of Student Spring," a spin-off on the popu- Floor Lounge will be given a Cassar, "movie nights have that were supported, but not Activities (OSA), said the com- lar "Got Milk?" campaign. "comedy club atmosphere with always been successful." He planned, by the Spring Fling mittee's advisor, Stacey Eger, "We're going to kick off with tables and a dinner buffet," said that that combined atten- Committee, said Shea and also the assistant director of milk and cookies and mugs on Cassar added. dance for both screenings is Cassar. The Serial Programming Student Activities. "Sometime the plaza," said Shea. "And Cassar and the committee felt usually around 120 people. to Advance a Responsible after Christmas I send out letters Community (SPARC) Softball to CAB, RHA, SPARC, USG, Game, a students vs. faculty and CSA and PARty asking them to Public debate planned for administration game, will be select representatives, give them held on the last day of Spring a deadline, and if I don't hear Fling; SPARC will also hold its from them I'll go directly to the USG exec, candidates last DeCafe, an open mic pro- clubs to see if anyone is interest- By Anthony Hazefl, FCLC '06 SEE RELATED EDITORIAL gram, on the Monday night of ed," Eger said. Cassar noted that Spring Fling. this year's large committee NEWS EDITOR Opinion, Page 7 The Asian Pacific American reflected a large interest in the FCLC — Candidates for positions on United knowledge of the way in which it works." Coalition (APAC) will be also program. Student Government (USG) will participate in the He continued, "Students, faculty, and staff holding their third annual Spring Fling events will take first-ever public USG debate. The debate, which is should all come to the debate because student lead- "Sensazian," an event that fea- place the week of April 26. To scheduled for Thursday, April 15 in the South ers are not simply placeholders.... Student leaders tures "up and coming Asian view a finalized schedule of Lounge at 12 p.m., is an event co-sponsored by The run the club and organization constitution process, Pacific American local artists," events, when it becomes avail- Observer, Student Affairs, and the USG Elections they allocate student fee money, represent student said APAC President Helen Suh, able, log on to the online edition Committee. * views on things like the food service and the code FCLC '05. Singer-songwriter of The Observer at fclcobserv- "The Observer is more than happy to co-sponsor of conduct, and even serve on academic and stu- Kevin So and comedian Jie- er.com. • this debate," said Observer Editor in Chief Joanna dent affairs committees where vital decisions are Bonfiglio, FCLC '04. "Voting at FCLC is very low, made. ... One should know what one is bound to and we think the debate can change that. The deci- receive from the candidates — who seems to know sions that, LJSG makes affect every student at the issues, who Jcnows how the university works, Debris falls from Lincoln Center, so it's important to The Observer who is committed to doing real work for students that students get a chance to question and listen to and who is simply running, to complain or to add a Time Warner Center the candidates." line to a resume? These are all questions that a Bonfiglio added, "We are all putting a lot of debate can answer." Continued from front page thought and hard work into this and we would like Director of Student Activities, and advisor to to see many students come and particpate." USG, Jen Mussi, had positive feelings about the 11,2002, a construction work- They shouldn't While details of the debate are still being ironed debate. er at the site of the building have built this out, USG, Student Affairs, and The Observer have "I think the debate is an opportunity for the LJSG was struck in the head by building in the first already agreed to several stipulations concerning the candidates to present their platform to the larger falling plywood. According debate. In the interest of time and logistics, only community," Mussi said. "I am pleased to see such to a Sept. 26,2002 .Observer place. It creates a candidates for executive board positions on USG a program take shape and I am hopeful that it will article, thY ' 36-year-oid". wind tunnel. will participate in the debate. Executive board posi- be a valuable experience for the candidates and the wbrker^was admitted tp St.;, tions include president, vice president, secretary, student population." LukeY-Roosevelt Hospital -Joel M. Reed, and treasurer. A panel, moderated by Dean of "In recent years," Mussi continued, "the USG in critical condition. Eyewitness Students Christopher Rodgers, will be niade up of Elections Committee and I have made efforts to Reports from local televi- two USG members, two editors from The Observer, expand the USG elections process. We now include sion stations estimated that _ » one representative from the Office of Student mandatory meetings for candidates and created a between two and five work- caught drinking on their Activities, and one faculty member. While mem- 'Meet the Candidates' packet so that candidates can ers were injured in total, lunch hours. It was reported bers of the panel will generate a majority of the introduce themselves to the community. I see the while the worker that was that workers purchased alco- questions, students who arrive to the debate early debate as an extension of Student Activities and struck in the head later died. hol at local establishments as will have the chance to submit questions and the USG's outreach to the voting population." As reported in that issue of early as 9 a.m. on weekdays. panel will also reach out to other departments and Mussi also commented that she "would like to The Observer, The National In total, the building organizations within the university for question see the candidates inform the community on their Weather Service said that received 48 notices of con- ideas. initiatives and agendas for the upcoming year." She wind speeds on that date struction violations during Rodgers, who proposed the idea for a debate at a added, "I would also like to see FCLC students take gusted at nearly 60 mph. its 4-year construction peri- recent USG meeting, sees the event as "the airing of the debate seriously by participating and asking Blowing debris, though, od, according to WABC-TV. fuller information on where each candidate stands questions of the candidates." has not been the only prob- Joel M. Reed was having and a test of whether each is truly committed to USG Senate President Pro Tempore Ali Hart, lem encountered during the a cup of coffee at the becoming a part of the group of people who serve FCLC '04, said that she thinks the debate "is a real- construction of the twin 80- Starbuck's Coffee at 60th students on mis campus." ly good venue to understand the way USG oper- story towers. On.April 8, Street and Broadway when "The past few years have seen USG step up here ates." She also hoped that "people vote for candi- 2003, a late-night fire the incident occurred. Reed at Lincoln Center and take a more ambitious and dates based on what they really want to do for USG, occurred and damaged areas recalled the problems the responsible role in the running of their university," not because they know someone." of the fourth through sev- building had during its con- Rodgers said. "The positions for which students Asked what he hoped to come out of the debate,, enth floors of the building. struction, as well as similar campaign are therefore not simply resume-padding USG president Gardner Loulan, FCLC '04, said, "I The fire, which lasted for problems experienced by the or hobbies; they are substantive offices upon which hope students attend and know who they're voting about two hours between Trump International Hotel the university and its students rely on to manage for and why," He added, "Students need to become 12:37 a.m. and 2:35 a.m., and Tower, which was for- programs and services." more aware of the issues that are affecting them according to the New York merly the headquarters for Rodgers added, "I imagine that it is human nature because they tend to criticize without fully under- Times, injured one elevator Twentieth Century Fox. for folks to complain about the status quo wherever standing." mechanic. "They shouldn't have built they live, go to school, or work. My experience has The debate on April 15 is open to all members Additionally, WABC-TV this building in the first place," been that the mark of the committed citizen (or citi- of the Fordham community to come and watch. reported in Nov. 2002 that Reed said while looking up at zen student in this case) is a curiosity about the USG elections will take place the following construction workers con- the Time Warner Center. "It issues, concern for their university and a basic week, from April 21-22. • tracted by Time Warner were creates a wind tunnel." •

wwwj'clcobsei'vcr.com The Observer discussed by Fordham faculty and students First video-conference event held between Rose Hill and Lincoln Center By Jennifer Borrero, FCLC '06 trouble. Mexican laborers have contributed to a 30 percent STAFF WRITER no independent unions at these increase in hazardous waste, factories, and when workers such as pesticides found on the Environmental regulations are disgraceful, Students and faculty of have tried to form them, they produce, and there are no regu- particularly %X the border. The Mexican peo- Fordham University's Lincoln have failed. Mexicans also lations to protect this environ- Center and Rose Hill campuses cannot compete with American ment from pollutants created ple are basically living in crates with no came together on March 26 in agriculture, and are crossing by industries. electricity, and no running water. Fordham's first video-confer- the border into the U.S. in order "The south of Mexico is still - Mark Levinson, ence event. They discussed to make a living. While the in poverty," said Holmberg, whether the North American U.S. is producing goods in pointing out the lack of regula- UNITE Representative Free Trade Agreement Mexico with cheap labor, tion over the cheap labor. (NAFTA) has been a success. Daniel said, "We have to look There is no higher education NAFTA is an agreement that at the U.S. and Mexico and ask funding provided to them, wages of the Mexican laborer well." was established between ourselves if labor benefits which makes it harder for "were lower 10 years later than The only failure McLeod Canada, Mexico, and the either one?" Mexicans to get higher paying when NAFTA was passed," points out was Mexico's gar- United States 10 years ago in an The question of NAFTA's jobs when most jobs from cor- notes Levinson. ment industry failing. attempt to promote free trade. success .was debated among porations are primarily in the "Environmental regulations are "NAFTA has not helped the The agreement also promised two Rose Hill seniors, Michael north. The north is also where disgraceful, particularly at the low productivity of the garment Mexico an increase in jobs and Bonacorsa, of the pro-position, higher education is provided to border. The Mexican people and apparel industries, so loss- wages through such a method. and Jeff Holmberg, of the con- laborers. If there was more are basically living in crates es in jobs have occurred," said The U.S.'s concerns at the time position. Bonacorsa argued funding for education in the with no electricity, and no run- McLeod. "But there has been before NAFTA was approved that NAFTA helped Mexico get south, there would be an ning water. If that is consid- such growth in Mexico due to was the cheap labor in Mexico, out of the debt crisis that the increase in a laborer's chances ered an improvement, then it's NAFTA. Mexico now has and whether the firms would country was encountering of getting a high income job." absolutely a disgrace. With more of a free media and a bet- have the incentives to produce every two years, when it would Mark Levinson of UNITE, a such conditions, the Mexican ter judicial system." Contrary goods in Mexico and return to go into recession. union organization for workers, immigration has yet to to the belief that there are no the states with what was pro- "The U.S. helped Mexico agreed with Holmberg's posi- decrease." independent unions, McLeod duced. diversify their economy, tion that NAFTA has yet to While Levinson cannot see says, "Laborers are given the Clive Daniel of the econom- switching from oil to manufac- show it has succeeded. "It was any improvement caused by choice to elect labor leaders." ics department said that while turing," said Bonacorsa. "The a win, win, win proposition," NAFTA, professor Darryl With the 2004 presidential President George W. Bush had products were being produced, said Levinson of the agreement McLeod from the economics campaign underway, Clara approved of NAFTA, it was and cheaper to purchase. It is between the North American department believes NAFTA Rodriguez of the Sociology and President Bill Clinton, who true that jobs were being lost, countries. "The U.S. was say- has helped better Mexico's Anthropology Department pushed for rights in the agree- but new jobs were created with ing that although the U.S. and economy. He said that through asked whether the presidential ment. "Clinton conditioned for a higher income. If Mexicans Canada would lose jobs to euphoria, Mexico has created a campaign would have an rights of Mexican laborers so are able to adjust, then they can Mexico, Mexico would be able better banking system for impact on NAFTA. Levinson that they too would be able to succeed in receiving a higher to buy more products. Wages. itself. "NAFTA has decreased does not believe NAFTA will come together and negotiate for income job," were also supposed to increase, poverty lines, so that .if a per- be impacted much. "It's small higher wages, instead of being While products may have discrimination decrease, and son gets $2 an hour it's great, potatoes compared to the com- forced to work for less money," been inexpensive, Holmberg Mexican immigration decrease compared to the few who make petition with the U.S., especial- said Daniel. "He also pushed argues that NAFTA has yet to across the border. With all the $2 a day," said McLeod. ly with China entering the glob- for protecting the environment, show in its 10-year run that it empirical evidence gathered, "People are now able to have al trading system," he said. in order to prevent industries has succeeded. The U.S. did all claims were false." credit cards and mortgages. I "When the quotas for other from having lower costs to pre- not come up with any regula- Levinson notes that NAFTA recently looked up a Mexican countries with cheap, labor vent an increase in pollution." tions for labor or to protect the is a disgrace in its attempt at movie theatre, and it cost $4 in expire, millions of jobs will be While the two rights that Mexican environment. The causing improvement. While pesos to see a movie, which is lost when industries migrate to Clinton pushed for were added Environmental Protection jobs did move from the U.S. not terrible for Mexico's econo- other countries for better incen- to NAFTA, Mexico is still in Agency reported that industries and Canada to Mexico, the my. They are doing pretty tives." • Cowie's tenure appeal denied, despite community support

Continued from front page Cowie as the driving force power and domination in con- attributed it to "personal aesthet- of enormous proportions.... Not behind the Fordham Film temporary society, and seeks to ic taste on the part of influential only will students' lives and more than student and faculty Festival. The festival brought complicate the ways in which department members" rather work be impacted, but I suspect feelings about Cowie and his the work of peripheral video stu- meaning and consent are con- man any failure to meet the stan- his loss will damage enrollments work. dents to the greater community structed through the media." dards mentioned by Margid. as well" said Kassabian. "His Elizabeth Margid, assistant and generated new interest It also mentions that Cowie's Kassabian agreed with Cowie. departure is indeed a bleak professor of visual arts, was among Fordham students in tak- "Scene's From an Endless War" She felt that he met the tenure prospect" unable to comment on Cowie's ing a visual arts degree. was recognized for Best standards in all three areas. She As for Cowie's future plans, denial because she was a mem- As for Cowie's outside pro- Experimental Documentary believed that he was denied he stated, "I consider myself ber of his tenure review commit- fessional work, his Web site, nor- (tied) at the Iowa City tenure because, as she stated, extremely fortunate to have had tee, but did note that there are mancowie.com, lists 11 films International Documentary "visual arts faculty ... didn't the opportunity to teach at the three areas that are evaluated by and/or documentaries produced Festival in 2003, received the understand what they were see- college level for IS years. I am TRAC. They are teaching excel- and/or directed by Cowie over Director's Citation award at the ing ... and I think the college and optimistic that I will be able to lence, service to the department the last 18 years. They include Black Maria Film and Video university are exceedingly continue teaching elsewhere." and university, and outside pro- "Scenes From an Endless War" Festival in 2003, and also won uncomfortable with film and Although TRAC did deny fessional work. (2001-2002), "Welcome to New the 2003 's Best Short Film video production." Cowie's appeal, supportive stu- In reviewing Cowie's service York" (2002), "Signal to Noise: award at the Melbourne Shearer laments the great loss dents are not ready to give up to the visual arts department, stu- Life With Television" (co-direc- Underground Film Festival. that the visual arts department quite yet. Along with faculty and dents immediately credited tor, 1996), "The Third Wave," When asked if he thought his will experience with Cowie's other members of the art com- Cowie with spearheading the "Miss Menu's Interactive research was problematic for the leave. "The department [has] munity, they have started another effort for the state of the art visu- World," "Poison Ivy" (1995), tenure review committees, had in Norman a unique voice online petition at al arts complex located on the "Mr. Rogers Goes Begging the Cowie said that while it from the New York video art ipetitions.com/campaigns/Cowie fourth floor. Question!!!," ''It's a Proud Day addressed • social and cultural community. To lose this type of /. According to tenure review "Norman is the main reason for America," "About Face" issues which have been histori- voice in any artistic setting, espe- guidelines, the president of the there is such a great film compo- (1991), "Lying in State (1989)," cally marginalized, he believed cially one that aspires towards university, with the support of the nent of the visual arts complex. and "Nazareth in August" that his approach was considered education, is a mistake." faculty senate can overturn Before that, film students had (1986). ' • a valuable complement to the Kassabian believes that the TRAC's decision. Students hope virtually nothing," said Zapata. In describing Cowie's work, visual arts program. department may hire a video to meet with President McShanc Additionally, Virginia expcrimcntaltvcenter.org states, Ultimately, Cowie expressed installation artist to replace in a last attempt to keep Cowie at Shearer, FCLC '04, remembered "[it] interrogates the relations of regret at his tenure denial and Cowie which will create a "crisis Fordham. •

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Rock the USG Vote For over $20,000 a year, your Fordham tuition cov- EDITORIAL has a large impact on your money.. Wouldn't you like ers the cost of professors, classroom srfece, and certain Our opinion to know who is handling your student club fees? And amenities the majority of Lincoln Center students are what they are providing for you? If there is an event not taking advantage of. Just as the United States where students have the opportunity to hear what stu- you would like to see come to FCLC or a policy you grants 18 year olds the right to vote in elections, dent-representative-hopefuls have to say. Candidates dislike, you should take advantage of our student rep- Fordham does also through student elections. But will have to answer questions generated by the FCLC resentation. Let them know what would better your unfortunately similar to national and regional elections community and/or submitted by their peers directly. Fordham experience. across the country, here at FCLC not enough people The Observer is urging all students to become more Even if you don't know who is currently an elected who can vote actually do vote. The United Student active—we are inviting you to come to this event and official on USG, and you have no idea what they do, Government Candidate's Debate is looking to change hopefully everyone will cast his or her vote on the this debate can change that. Now is the time to find out that and increase student participation in campus poli- plaza when the time comes. how the Fordham machine can work better for you. tics. Last year of the 1,600 or so students enrolled at Don't let FCLC politics be a popularity contest, attend As co-sponsors for the debate, The Observer FCLC only 247 actually voted in the USG election. the debate and figure out who is going to get what you believes this is going to be a great experiment that will This is truly a waste. USG is our voice to the adminis- want done, and who is just looking to pad a resume. hopefully grow into an even better tradition. Having tration. FCLC is a small enough community where we Come to the USG Candidate Debate, submit tough candidates debate prior to Election Day will make for can all get to know our students officers. They have questions and make them sweat. It's okay, it will only more dynamic campaigns. This is going to be a forum important roles. Every year you pay tuition and USG make them work harder for you. •

FCLC Community Responds Check out our Message Board To the Editor, Letters to the Editor I wanted to address a few issues that have been Your opinion raised by The Observer. and post your First of all, thank you for your full coverage of me In conclusion I do appreciate the coverage that The opinions! * struggle to perform "The Vagina Monologues" at Observer provided of V-Day. I feel that all of the arti- FCLC Overall I found the articles to raise many good cles, including the editorial, were written with-good www.thefclcobserver.com points. I did have one concern regarding the editorial . intentions. Overall I agreed with the editorial and the entitled "Jesuits and V-Day." fact that only black people were cited as sexually vio- The article opens with "Kobe Bryant's rape trial in lent was probably unintentional. Nevertheless these Denver, Colorado. Marcus D. Wesson arrested in were the only examples given and I feel that was Fresno, California for allegedly killing nine people— wrong. While I welcome any support for V-Day, I < two of whom were his daughters that he is suspected of would never be comfortable with the idea of support having incestuous relations with. Female. Genital ing women at the expense of another marginalized group. I think that goes against the spirit of V-Day. Mutilation (FGM) in Africa. The common thread Editor1 in Chief. Joanna Bonfiglio 1 AfidTm personally opposed to it <• •;•. ,- between diese recent'news stories? They all illustrate '- Vj" "•" [email protected] instances of sexual violence against women." Johannah Westmacott Managing Editor Matt Colabraro Another common thread is that the only examples FCLC '04 [email protected] given involve black people. While it might be possi- News Editor .Anthony Hazell ble (hat the Marcus Wesson and Kobe Bryant examples EDITOR'S NOTE: [email protected] were used because they have been in the news lately, I In our editorial last issue, The Observer had no inten- Opinion Editor JesniKampil have to wonder, why these newstories and not others? tion of singling outblackmen as perpetrators of violence [email protected] There is certainly not a dearth of publicized sexual vio- towards women. The Bryant and Wesson cases alluded to Features Editor Corinne Iozzio lence to pull from. I feel that the article might have in the editorial were chosen because they were the most [email protected] been improved if there were examples that did not just publicized cases during the week of our production, not Arts & Culture Editor J.P. Mangalindan • portray one race as violent sexual predators. I was also because of either alleged perpetrators'race. As to the [email protected] a bit puzzled by the comment about Female Genital mention of Africa as a site of FGM— it is true that FGM Sports Editor VinGurrieri Mutilation because of the unneccessary qualifier "in is more prevalent in Africa than any other continent [email protected] Africa" that followed it Africa is of course not the according to a document written by The World Health Literary Editor Tyler Ng only place that FGM happens, so to specify "in Africa" Organization, who.int/gender/otherjKalth/manageof- [email protected] is unnecessary and limits the perpetrators to black peo- pregnanpdf. However, Africa is a multiracial continent. Business Manager Hayley Cammarata ple. The Observer was focusing on women-not race. [email protected] While I congratulate The Observer on raising Layout Editor Catherine Casquero awareness about V-Day's campaign to end violence [email protected] against women, I want to be sure that this is not done . 0 the Editor, Online Editor Nydia Streets at the expense of another marginalized community. V- The March 25 issue of The Observer seems to be [email protected] Day raises awareness of all types of violence against generally very good, with well-presented stories on Photo Editors Emily Dugan women and does not make distinctions based on the local topics ("Vagina Monologues" controversy, FCLC Eliza Gager race of the perpetrators. In fact, the monologues are student politics, potential draft issues, the FCLC diplo- [email protected] such thatthe only times it is possible to assume the race ma ceremony atRose Hill, etc.) The "Vagina Copy Editors '. Danny Bellet of the perpetrators is when they are white. Monologues" story, with an account of a monologue Laura DiOrio The oversight of only including examples of sexual with vulgar language, reminded me of Chaucer's apol- Associate Arts & Culture Editor. Gavin McCormack violence perpetrated by black people not only demo- ogy in the Prologue to "The Canterbury Tales": some Assistant editors Cathering Sebring (News), nizes an entire race, it also narrows the lens of violence of his characters, Chaucer says, use offensive language Catharine McNelly (Arts) to only include as newsworthy the sexual violence per- and tell indecent stories because they are that sort of Faculty Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Stone petrated by black people. The purpose of V-Day is to people, and he, as the author, doesn't think it would be Layout Advisor ;..w KalaPierson show the connections between all acts of violence right (orrealisu'c) to censor them. against women. There is a common thread connecting 1 found the story on "Sopranos" writer Terence Letters to the Editor everything from rape as a war crime to talking about Winter pardcularlyinteresting-and was disappointed The Letters to the Editor feature provides an open forum for the Fordham taboo subjects - and ifs not that black men are sexual when I realized that the accompanyingphoto~of College at Lincoln Center community. Letters to the Editor should be typed predators. The systematic raping of the women in Terence Smith, the Lehrer Report media reporter- and sent to The Observer, Fordham College at Lincoln Center, 113 West 60th Street, Room 408, New York, NY 10023, or e-mailed to the editor in seems to havebeen used in error. Too bad. It was Kosovo (as a tactic of war) that is highlighted by the chief at [email protected]. Length should not exceed 500 words. All monologue "My Vagina Was My Village" was not per- really too much to hope that the serious Public letters must be signed and include contact information for verification. petrated by black men. The powers that be that teach Television expert on journalism ethics also wrote the Individuals must include all official titles, including intended year of grad- us "decency" and "vulgarity" and that speaking about terrific "Sopranos" episode in which a Russian gang- uation if applicable. If submitters fail to include titles, the editorial board women as sexual beings is wrong are most certainly ster outsmarts the Jersey boys. will do so at its own discretion. The Observer has the right to withhold any submissions from publication and will not consider more than two letters not black men. The men who decided that ISIS should Margaret Lamb from the same individual on one topic. The Observer reserves the right to\ not perform "The Vagina Monologues" arc not black. English Department edit all letters and submissions for content, vlaritij, and length. Opinion 8 The Observer April 7, 2004 Springtime means no playing on the plaza

By Michael Iarrobino, FCLC '05 COLUMNIST TheF.u. Plaza Springtime means a few things to a job, which might have something to do few people, one of which is the ability to with the arbitrary nature of our ability to stop pjaying Super Smash Bros. Melee play on the plaza, but I'd rather blame for GameCube over and over until I Fordham. finally win and get outside for some The issue of plaza use is especially fresh air and a good time on the plaza. important as spring rolls around, not The plaza, of course, was invented in only because the weather is getting response to the traditional fixture of col- nicer, but also because Fordham is gear- lege campuses nationwide, "the Quad." ing up for Spring Preview, which is Whatever a Quad is. But back to the when a lot of high school seniors traipse plaza and, specifically, the question of about the campus (if we can call this a why we aren't allowed to think about campus, even) and decide if they want to touching the grass area. give up sex for four years so that they Why aren't we allowed to think about can attend Fordham University. touching the grassy area? Don't get me wrong: I have nothing There are a* couple explanations for against a bunch of 18-year-olds wander- this, none of which make sense, frankly. ing around the campus, especially good Mark Dzieman For one, I suppose, Fordham could be looking 18-year-old women who natu- GET OFF THE GRASS! No playing on the plaza while Fordham tries to trying to keep the plaza a place of pris- rally think that a college dude such as attract prospective students to pay the bills. tine beauty, unmarred by human myself is one cool, hot item. What I do hands/feet. But this is contradicted by have something against is the seeming one percent (a cockroach named Sally sion allowing me to hook up a television the fact that sometimes we are allowed connection between the aforementioned who lives underneath our oven) said to and a GameCube and have a Super to play frisbee on the circular grassy high school seniors and our inability to stop putting out roach traps. Honestly, Smash Bros, party complete with lots of area, as well as study and frolic there. So use the plaza area because Fordham has hasn't Fordham heard the proverb beer and Salma Hayek. perhaps we are allowed to think about just planted some trees or roses or has "Other countries are being blown up by It's common sense, people. After all, touching the grassy area after all. But just used some sort of industrial strength President Bush everyday so let's play how long can high school seniors walk this is contradicted by the fact that we herbicide in an effort to make the plaza frisbee on the plaza." around our campus before they wonder aren't really allowed to toss a baseball look pleasant to tours. There are a few things, I think, that why there isn't anyone playing on the back and forth on said circular area. It is If seems like an awful waste, doesn't Fordham could do to help enhance our plaza? After that, everything will unrav- also contradicted by the fact that, in past it? Yes, it does. In an informal survey of enjoyment of the plaza: el, and they'll find out the truth: that years, we have been randomly and with- my suite, 33 percent said that it was an 1. Post a set of rules about what- Fordham is secretly a Jedi training facil- out reason kicked out of said grassy area awful waste, 33 percent said that I*was exactly we can and cannot do in the ity. Then, all hell will break loose. by security guards. Granted, those secu- brilliant, 33 percent said that I had better plaza area. So, Fordham, let us use the plaza, if rity guards may have been drunk on the wash my dishes or it's war, and the other 2. Include within those rules a provi- only to protect yourself. •

Students are facing the job GRADUATING SENIORS market the wrong way Whoever .said By Regina Spivey, FCLC '04 a "one person cant STAFF WRITER In this age of technology, the costs for starting and develop- change the world," NBC's new reality show "The Apprentice" ing a business are a click away. dangles one job slot paying $250,000 with the never tried. Trump Organization in front of 16 would-be apprentices, from wide and varied back- return to college campuses to teach and lecture "VAni'rc bursting with ambitions, School of Social Service with grounds. As a viewer of the show, all of the 16 on what will make for the best job candidate. •*• ggoals , dreams and aspirationsp . your M.S.W., you'll have the The question is. how do you tools and training necessary to men and women appear to be savvy, intelli- This kind of exposure to jobs should be looked realiw: them? make a difference. Most gent, eager, and competitive enough to not at as one means of utilizing the knowledge and importantly, we understand Consider a Master of Social that life can be very have to vie for a job w.orking for another, but understanding gained at institutions of higher Work degree from demanding. This is why rather appear to be able to seek, develop and learning. FordhamV'Graduate we've created a Social Service manage businesses of their own. So why are As college seniors prepare for the big day in School of Social program that can fit just Service. Out about any busy schedule. these 16 and others like them working to work May when they receive official papers that program, which is for other people? will prove to employers (and the rest of the ranked 13th Attend one of our next nationally by U.S. Information Sessions at The idea that earning an income by working world) that they have competed, focused and either our Lincoln Center News and World orTanrytown campus. For for someone else begins and ends with the worked to obtain a goal over the years, it Report, is one of the more information, please call value of an education. The education imparted seems more than likely that most will be seek- largest of its kind for 212-636-6600 (Lincoln upon individuals from the primary to the high- ing employment with a company rather than educating and training Center) 01914-332-6005 .social service professionals. (Tarrytown). er-leveled institutions makes people whose starting their own. Many have to pay back stu- At Fordham, we ofrcr a work-lives will profit a business they do not dent loans and deal with the start up cost of wide variety of concentrations The Fordham Graduate own. The primary levels of education lay entering the real world, including rent, food as well as a hands-on School of Social Service - together we can make a down the basic foundations for development, and the gamut, but this does not mean that the approach to learning, When you graduate from Fordhams difference. such as reading, writing and arithmetic, goal of owning a business is not achievable. In Graduate www.fordham.edu/gss whereas the higher' levels are designed to this age of informational technology, the costs explore and focus on an interest that will later for starting and developing a business are a be applied to the earning a paycheck. Who click away. So, whether your concentration is says that the garnering of wages will have to journalism, science or ethnic studies, there are INFORMATION SESSIONS: come from a source that is not your own? alternatives for garnering a wage on your own, Lincoln Center Catnptu McMahon Residence Hall, Rm 109,153 West 60th Street Well, most colleges across the land seem to be such as an online newspaper, tutorial services, Tucs., April 13.6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. geared at creating a curriculum designed to freelance researcher, and the list goes on. Lowenstdn Building, South Lounge, 113 West 60th Street train their students to enter a job or profes- If nothing else can be learned from shows Sat,, April 24,11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. sional career according to their interest and like "The Apprentice" and the experience that Tarrytown Campui Butler Parlors, Neperan Road focus rather than going into business for them- higher education brings beyond working for Sat., April 17,10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. selves. another, then we can count out ever rising to .Students are encouraged to obtain intern- the level of a Donald Trump or an Oprah. ships throughout the school year and during Winfrey, because we will be working for them, FORDHAM vacation to broaden their experience and pad making them richer and overlooking our own their resumes. Experts of various professions entrepreneurial potential. • SOCIAL SERVICE

UHcw.rvlcohscrvvr.com The Observer Opinion 9 America's next threat is secularism

By Ashok Chandra, FLS '06 which a CNN poll found that 77 percent of STAFF WRITER Americans disapproved, was supposedly to separate church and state. It fails to recognize the rich history that our country has where our leaders invoke reli- America is at war. We are all aware of the external gion. Our greatest leaders, George Washington, war to protect American citizens from' the constant Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, and, most recent- threat of terrorism, but there is another war that may ly, George W. Bush, have called upon God in public, have more potent effects for the future of this coun- and this freedom has made this country great. try. This is an internal war that is being fought on the Exercise of religion by those who represent us has battlegrounds of our courts, our local legislatures, been a long tradition and one that will not change. and most fundamentally, in our schools. This is a war Most recently, Michael Newdow, an individual against secularism that America is not winning. who has argued against the 2000 inaugural prayer Proponents of secularism claim that the country's and the presence of chaplains in Congress, is current- religious principles are based on a separation of ly arguing before the Supreme Court whether the church and state. What the secularists are referring to term "Under God" should be in the Pledge of is the First Amendment's establishment clause, which; Allegiance. This term, which does not reference any states that "Congress shall make no law respecting an particular God, hurts nobody. In fact, it does not even fairlawn.org establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free offend Newdow's daughter, for whom h'e is bringing The debate over God's place in the Pledge of exercise thereof...." This, however, does not equal the suit. He is simply using a child as an instrument Allegiance is once again a hot topic within the separation of church and state. to push his political agenda, of which her mother legal community. Colonists fled England due to that country's strongly disapproves. For this reason, many legal enforcement of a state-established religion. Pilgrims scholars assume that "Under God" will not be strick- A stumble into secularism would be a catastrophe found, in America, a country where individual free- en from the Pledge due to improper standing. While for America. Removal of religion from the public dom to practice the religion of their choice could not this round may fail, the Supreme Court will soon would not only affect individuals in the realm of be abridged by government action. The United States have to hear this argument again and may decide dif- belief, but.it would also have further consequences. Constitution ensures that the beliefs of a certain seg- ferently. For example, let's look at our neighbor to the north, ment of the population cannot be forced on the If "Under God" was deemed improper in a school Canada, who has denied the integrated society and whole. setting, why wouldn't individuals be more insulted to embraced the secular approach. In Canada, church Until recently, before the moral relativism of acad- look around classrooms and see specific religious attendance is down, the military is pathetically lack- emia took a stranglehold of America in the 1960s, the iconography? In France, Jacques Chirac has banned ing funding, drugs have become legal, and a baby can religious freedoms and religious history of our coun- any exercise of religious freedom in public class- be aborted inside its mother up until the moment try was protected. Today, groups like the Godless rooms. Items crucial to an individual's exercise of labor begins. Canadians are not happy with this, but Americans and the ACLU (American Civil Liberties their religion, like the Jewish kippa, the Muslim once the government and courts do mental gymnas- Union) are attempting to force religion out of our headscarf, and the Christian crucifix, are no longer tics to accept secularism, there is no going back. public lives through court and legislative actions. allowed in the French classroom. While secularism is There is hope for those who refuse to accept secu- We have already suffered a loss in this war. In the part of the French governmental goals, it is not one of larism as inevitable. An important lesson we learned heartland of America, U.S. District Court Judge the goals in this country. We do not cover our- eyes from the buildup to the Iraq war was that America is Myron Thompson ordered a monument depicting the and pretend that religion does not exist, but rather not a country of appeasers. With hope, we, as Ten Commandments removed from the. front of embrace the15 diversity of beliefs that this country Americans, can stand up for what is right and defend- Alabama's state judicial building. This move, of holds. our freedom to exercise our beliefs. • Richard Clarke and the White House circus By Craig Konnoth, PCLC '05 similar attacks under Clinton. pared to Bush's record. CONTRIBUTING WRITER Clarke's central "lie" in a According to The New York New York Times article was Times, when the CIA reported The point is, however, that the Bush posse about a meeting he had with Al Qaeda activity in 1999, has no business criticizing Clarke about his During a 60 Minutes inter- Bush. On Sept. 12, Bush Clinton held high level meet- failures on national security and even if he view on CBS, Richard Clarke, allegedly cornered Clarke with ings nearly every day, stopping the nation's former counterter- two-other aides in a room and terrorists carrying explosives at were complete failure, it is hard to see what rorism chief, said that the Bush all but asked them to find a link the Canadian border. Clarke that would have to do with the validity of administration had failed to between the attacks and had unlimited access to him. his accusations. protect the nation against terror Saddam. At first, the adminis- When the CIA reported similar threats both before and after tration called Clarke a liar, levels of activity in 2001, no Sept. 11. He alleged that the claiming this conversation administration-wide meetings others claim that Clarke was initial rationale for going to administration paid little heed never happened. This backfired: were held. Paul Wolfowitz supportive of Bush's attempts war. Simultaneously, Europe to his warnings about Al Qaeda reporters had confirmed this bewildered Clarke and the to fight terror. Supportive, (yes, even most Brits) and the before Sept. 11. After Sept. 11, conversation from two other deputy director of the CIA, indeed, but certainly not satis- Middle East hate our guts for it compromised security to pro- independent sources. After John McLaughlin, hi June, by fied. going into a war—just the sort mote its own ideological agen- three days of amnesia, the focusing on Iraq instead. Hindsight of course is always of international atmosphere of da, focusing on Iraq instead. It administration suddenly (McLaughlin independently 20:20. The point is, however, cooperation we need to bolster was only with difficulty that he remembered the conversation. complained of being frustrated that the Bush posse has no busi- security against an international could persuade administration It added, though, that no signif- by the administration in the ness criticizing Clarke about his threat that is spread out in many officials to focus on Osama icant attempt had been made to same period). Clarke, the coun- failures on national security. of these countries. instead of Saddam. The Bush implicate Iraq. Yet on Sept. 12, terterrorism czar, had no access And even if he were a complete And finally, when called to regime has struck back against Rumsfeld wanted to bomb Iraq, to Bush. failure, it is hard to see what account by one of their own for these claims with lies and half- as there were no 'good targets' Yet, Clarke was not incom- that would have to do with the allowing their actions to be dic- truths, exposing not only their in Afghanistan. So is this the petent — he had warned the validity of his accusations. tated by ideology, how does the internal rottenness, but also, truth, or another example of administration. Just before the The administration's policy administration respond? First, ironically, Clarke's integrity. memory loss? first meeting about Al Qaeda on has been disastrous. Perhaps, they lie. Then they attempt to Predicting a hostile response As for his partisanship, Sept. 4, 2001, Clarke, angry before Sept. 11, the administra- prove that a Reagan official is a from the administration, Clarke Clarke is a Reagan appointee. about the delay, sent an angry tion thought that Iraq was an closet Democrat. Rice, said, "I'm sure they'll launch He continued under Bush Sr. memo to Rice with alarmingly immediate threat. After Sept. 11 Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz and Co. their dogs at me" — and launch and was invited by Clinton to prophetic undertones. however, the administration's seem to be playing a game of them they did. Donald stay on. By all reports he is According to the bipartisan 9/11 continued obsession with twister, trying to win the game, Rumsfeld's scowl would have Republican. If he were parti- Commission (chaired by a Saddam was astonishing. This but getting hopelessly entan- set a Doberman yelping, while san, one would expect him to Republican), the memo "urged led to our reducing our presence gled in the process. Perhaps Condi Rice appeared on no less be working for the Bush admin- policy-makers to imagine a day in Afghanistan (where the threat it's time they realized that the than three morning shows — in istration, not against them. after a terrorist attack, with hun- really is) so we could invade truth is much more elegant, the same morning. Accusations Clarke's failures in the past dreds of Americans dead at Iraq to find WMDs and links that national security is not a were rampant, such as Clarke is have little bearing on the issue home and abroad, and ask with Al Qaeda. When this evi- game, and that winning is not a partisan liar, promoting his — besides which, they are themselves what they could dence was found to be tenuous, always as important as playing book, who had failed to prevent resounding successes com- have done earlier." Rice and Bush conveniently forgot its by the rules. •

imvw.fclvobsevvcr.com Opinion 10 The Observer Celebrities censored: Howard vs. Oprah

By Jane Dubziriski, FCLC '06 ii STAFF WRITER According to the FCC, something that is quite appropriate for Forget WWE's Wrestle Mania. This week's biggest Winfrey to air is completely match is between the king of all media and the empress of all that is entertainment. That's right, Howard Stern off-limits to Stern's show. „ has heightened the controversial criticism of the FCC's no tolerance policy by pointing out the obvious display of hypocrisy on a March 18 episode of "The Oprah the talk show queen learns about tossed salads and other Winfrey Show." While graphically discussing the slang sexual practices. Obviously, Winfrey was aiming to edu- terms used for oral and anal sex, Winfrey successfully cate her audience; thus, there was no need to fine her (I aired her show sans censorship or an FCC indecency hope you sense my sarcasm). fine, and Stern was enraged. Taking action to prove a Even while researching this craziness some more, I point, the radio host played the exact clip of the Winfrey came across the official Web site of the Radio Business show during his segment, and to the audience's dismay, Report, RBR.com, and there is a link to both the dia- almost the entire dialogue was censored. Apparently, logue and audio clips of the scandalous Winfrey show, according to the FCC, something that is quite appropri- and also to the transcript for a Stern show that aired on ate for Winfrey to air is completely off limits for Stern's July 26, 2001, a program that the FCC has just recently show. fined for being indecent and offensive. Although Stern I believe Stern has a valid point, and I applaud his discusses self-coined terms such as a "blumpkin" and a efforts in emphasizing the shadiness of the FCC's poli- "balloon knot," Winfrey, again, talks about how to give cy. Although Infinity Broadcasting, Stern's syndicator a "rainbow" by "putting one's mouth around the penis and main distributor, has banned him from airing the while wearing lipstick so the mark shows up on the explicit portions from the Winfrey tape on the radio, he skin." If I was Michael Powell, I think I would rather has turned to the Internet and posted the whole script have my kid exposed to the word "blumpkin" rather than and audio clips of the talk show on his Web site, the techniques of giving or receiving a "rainbow." HowardStern.com. Along with that, he "also adds the So, if you are a Stern fan like myself, and you believe script of his own show that was most recently fined by in the right to equality, I urge you to write to the FCC the FCC for indecency. How clever! I actually looked at and let these people know how you feel about this situ- both excerpts and found, oddly enough, that Winfrey's ation. Here is the address: content was way more graphic than Stern's. Not only Federal Communications Building that, but the audiotape of Winfrey evidently proves that 445 12th Street, SW vhnd.com her discussion was simply aired for shock value, a tactic Washington, D.C. 20554 Howard Stern finds himself in the center of much that Stern's show is notoriously known for using. In the Until then, keep, yourselves informed, support your censorship debate. background, people are giggling with embarrassment as local broadcasting stations, and stay decent. • The sad scholars of Fordham's fashion faux-pas By Caroline DeJean, FCLC '05 the United States STAFF WRITER

By Sarah Vaghari, FCLC'06 age; thus, happiness, with all its elite Sometimes you just have to let go. Yes. STAFF WRITER - charm, has begun to find itself snubbed I'm talking to you — owner of the obnox- by society. Could that account for our ious Von Dutch hat. I understand that you growing cultural obsession with infinite think your hat is cool. But the last time I Sad, reminiscing adults often tell me, sadness? checked, hot green corduroy, baby pink "the college years are the best years of Maybe, since anti-depressants are a writing that says "Von Dutch" and a your life." For that reason, I am left to relatively new technology, our nation is trucker hat are three awful elements assume that as soon as this gig is up it's simply saturating that technological that should have never been com- all downhill —just death and taxes. So, advance. Previously, doctors could pre- bined in the first place. I could f\ •'." if this is as good as it gets, why is scribe nothing for depression, but now have guessed that those people in . ""• - depression a growing grievance on col- there's a selection: so, what'll it be? LA would start this horrific trend lege campuses throughout the United Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, Weil-butrin ...? and send it all the way to the east States? According to the Chronicle-of Anti-depressants have become so popu- coast and throughout.numerous issues of Higher Education, studies show that the lar and normal that they even have their Us Weekly. HollywoodHarley.com The Fordham Fashion Police will number of students taking anti-depres- own commercials, which I don't feel Alas, it has hit the Fordham campus. begin confiscating this faux-pas sants and who are diagnosed with are necessary. I imagine commercials Someone has to put an end to this, so I depression has risen dramatically in let us see anti-depressants as problem- have devised six ways to help you "dis- April 7,2004. recent years. In fact, colleges are hiring solving products we need to buy. pose" of your Von Dutch hat. I also to Demi's kids. more counselors in order to accommo- If, however, you don't think those encourage you to look deep, inside of 3. Wear it to the next 3 Doors Down date the influx in students using campus' are enough good reasons for college your soul and ask yourself why you concert that you go to. Then do us all a mental-health services. students to be nationally-united in bought the Von Dutch hat to begin with. favor and just never come back. • Why are we a generation of students depression, then perhaps we should The way in which you answer will really 4. Burn the Von Dutch hat. You can with long faces? consider whether or not college has make an impact on the rest of your life. also throw your Ugg boots in there while •It's quite possible that these days we become more stressful given that 1. Donate it to the homeless; They will you're at it. Although I suggest this as a just have a lot weighing heavily on our chronic stress is a major factor in appreciate it more than you ever will, and last resort, this method of disposal would disillusioned heads, including nuclear depression. Personally, I feel stressed for the right reasons. Also, have you ever ensure that these things disappear forev- weapons, terrorism, Anna Nicole every time I'm told how competitive considered the fact that you spent $50 on er and never resurface on our kids 15 Smith, human cloning, boy bands, the job market is and every time I see a hat? The next time you decide to spend years down the road. depleting rainforests, Michael Jackson, my graduated friends floundering for- that much money on something so ugly, 5. Save it for Halloween (but make oil spills, and, of course, the ever-loom- lornly in college exile. The pressure to consider donating the money to a charity sure you don't ever wear it before then). ing prospect of World \Var III. proudly succeed definitely haunts us and wearing a cheap Yankees hat like the I suggest pairing it with your favorite A general thought: when one of the considering so much of our self-worth rest of us do. Juicy Couture velour jogging suit and a chief American goals outlined for us is eventually going to become invested 2. Send it to Ashton Kutcher via his fake tan to match. You'll have the best throughout life is the quintessential in the size of our paycheck. Since many publicist (Baker Winokur Ryder c/o Matt costume at the party. "pursuit of happiness," then is it likely of us expected college to be the good Lebov 9100 Wilshire Blvd. 6th Floor 6. Sport it the next time you and your that jit times we feel the need to rebel • times our parents boasted of, it's no West Beverly Hills, CA 90212). Mr. friends visit Exit on a Friday night. .against this powerful, almost oppres- wonder that, just like "Saved by the Kutcher started the Von Dutch phenome- You'll fit right in and score tons of sive, cultural goal? Perhaps cynicism Bell: the College Years," our college na and he should finish it. Now we'll see chicks, and let's hope one steals your hat. and sadness seem a lot more readily years have become something of a dis- who exploits trends till they're blue in This will also teach you to never, ever accessible than happiness in the modem appointment. • the face. Maybe he'll even give your hat visit Exit again, I hope. •

www./clcobsevver.com The Observer' Features Let's talk about college sex columns

By Barbara Dobkowski, PCLC '07 STAFF WRITER Sex and the college newspapers There is no topic within itself that is l^eyond OAs more and more collegiate sex columns crop up With the finale of "Sex and the exploration, but the way it is discussed should be done at colleges and universities across the country, the City" came the end of Carrie with a great deal of sensitivity to the people or public's curiosity has piqued.' Bradshaw's* column, but many Below are links to a sample of sex columns avail- young college journalists plan on institutions involved, able on the internet. continuing in her footsteps. Sex columns began appearing through- - The Rev. Damian O'Connell, S.J. "Sexandthe (Elm) City* out the United States as the show FCLC Campus Ministry Yale Daily News became more popular, and sex lost Yale University its taboo reputation by being tossed umw.ydedqilynews.com/artick.dsp?AlD=2O96o into the spotlight. distasteful way and does a service to and warnings for its readers; she Also, according to USA Today, no one. stresses the danger of alcohol in The Wednesday Hump" sex sells. "In the online Yale Daily "There is no topic within itself decision-making and the necessity of Daily Nexus Online News, a 'Sex and the (Elm) City' that is beyond exploration, but the condoms to prevent unwanted preg- University of California-Santa Barbara column is said to have generated way it is discussed should be done nancies and STDs. In one article she www.dailynexus.eom/opinion/2004/6410.html more than 250,000 hits. (The head- with a great deal of sensitivity to the criticizes Larry Eustachy, Iowa State line: 'Spit or Swallow: It's all about people or institutions involved," said basketball coach, for his drunken "Between the Sheets" the sauce')." O'Connell. He believes that a Jesuit womanizing of undergraduate stu- The Tufts Daily A wave of "sexperts" flooded school should have the same guide- dents. "I do stupid, ill-advised things Tufts University college papers with their own lines as other colleges, but everyone when I'm drunk too, but I still take www.tufisdaUy.com/columnistjsp?wr_login= experimental stories, how-to needs to draw a line for decency. responsibility for them ... [he] is amadison guides, tips, and advice. The Fordham's column can even be married and has two children (you University of California at Santa called tame compared to other col- can see his wedding ring in some "Sexpert" Barbara's "The Wednesday Hump," lege sex columns. In Boston pics, classy)." Washington Square News Cornell's "Come Again," and Tufts' College's paper, "The Heights," Even if these columns are risque, New York University "Between the Sheets," are only a Anna Schleelein goes into a detailed it is impossible to deny the word of www.y3ashingiohsQiiarmews.com/ few names on the long list of papers step-by-step tirade on various sexual mouth that fuels them. Students are Ufelandi4eds'/campmli^/^22.Kpnl with sex columnists. Even Catholic- maneuvers and techniques. Besides reading them and talking about affiliated universities such as her instructions, readers get to hear them. Teenagers/young adults are "Sex and the Univer-city" . . ' Boston College with "Sex and the about the latest contraceptive devel- haying sex, they like reading about The Heights Univer-city" and Georgetown with opments, which she personally test- sex, and they want to learn about Boston College . "Sex on the Hilltop" have followed ed on bananas, and about the moral- sex. According to the Journal of www.bcheights.com/main.cfinHnclude-detail the trend.,~ : „ .?- ••'• • ». ity of faking orgasms. ' ; y g American College Health, 75 per- FCLC encountered controversy this'column, like many* others4, cent of college students^ have had a over a recent artide^jr^the, "Urban generated a lot of controversy since sex partner in the last year. Now this Sex on the Hilltop" Cocktails" coluTmn^Th¥ObsefVer most writers have^no fomaHfaining'i -population has engaging wfit^rg to entitled "Finding tun, boys and sex on the subject and are basically dis- possibly learn something beneficial rgetown Uni in the city." The story compared pensing opinions some may view as from. www.thehoya.com/columnists/hilltop.cfin homosexual males to New York City facts. Also, people feel offended by In an article entitled "The New apartments in terms of space, loca- having such a private and special Sex Scribes," The Chronicle of "Sex. on Tuesdays" tion, and subletting. Letters to the experience as sex talked about in Higher Education states that "a The Daily Californian editor came in complaining about such a vivid and nonchalant fashion. young woman who is independent, University of Caltfomia-Berkeley. the authors stereotyping and mock- "Sex is something that should be outspoken, and sexually confident www.dailycal.org/article.php?id-io$48 ing the gay community, but an edito- done in your own home, and not might be seen as following in the hip rial defended the student's right to something that should be flaunted footsteps of Carrie Bradshaw, the "One Night 'Stendm state his views. through the public media," said fictional sex columnist in HBO's Columbia Spectator The Rev. Damian O'Connell, S.J. Alison Castaneda, FCLC '07. 'Sex and the City.' Or she might be Columbia University Of FCLC campus ministry thought "These people seem like they just scorned as sophomoric, a slut with a www.cohimbiaspectator.com/vnews/dispiqy.v the article was "designed to provoke want attention, rather than to send out pen." These columnists are either dih and served to caricature the whole a meaningful message; it's offen- hailed for their entertainment value lifestyle." He commented that one of sive." or scorned for their explicit material, For direct links to these sites, visit the dynamics of college newspapers Scheleelein's writing, although but the fact remains that sex is here www.fclcobserver.com is to provoke, but this was done in a often risque, incorporates messages to stay. • Restructuring Lincoln Center: ten years later By Natalia Wodnkta, PCLC'04 Center in Manhattan. Today process began to take form. added that "students ran in'age According to Bristow, this CONTRIBUTING WRITER the colleges are linked by a CLC, before the 1993-1994 literally from 17 to 18 to 90, arrangement resulted in a fac- common core curriculum, one academic year, was, according and at the end of their studies, ulty focus "towards the cam- Ten years ago, as new and university-wide faculty, and a to Bristow, "a separate, free- they all received • the same pus rather than a department." returning students and faculty half-hourly intercampus van standing liberal arts college degree." Many feared the shift in came back to Fordham for service. with its own faculty organized At the tune, the faculty was power that would accompany another school year, they were Fordham, however, was a in interdisciplinary divisions most concerned with the loss the change to a departmental greeted by an abrupt headline much different school ten rather than departments." of the intergenerational quality structure. Shea, pointed out in The Observer reading, years ago: each college had a At that time, the day session of the community and the loss that with the previous struc- "CLC UNDER SIEGE!!!" The distinct core, and its own fac- and evening session both of the emphasis on interdisci- ture) "all decisions important future role of the then College ulty, Though the two schools belonged to CLC. The. college plinary education. to the faculty here [at Lincoln of Lincoln Center (CLC) cam- belonged to the same was thus able to offer "a high • Prior to the reorganization Center] were made here." pus was uncertain as Fordham University, there was little quality liberal arts education to the faculty was split into larger Now, decisions are made on a University undertook a pro- interaction between them. both traditional and non-tradi- divisions, and heavy emphasis departmental basis, which has gram to align its undergraduate Dr. Edward Bristow, dean of tional students," Bristow was placed on interdiscipli- shifted the focus from the colleges. the College at Lincoln Center explained, "students could nary studies. At that time, campus towards the universi- Even today, the picture that from 1991 to 1997, said that choose to take day or evening there were four academic divi- ty-wide departments. most have of Fordham is one the plans for the restructuring classes without hindrance." sions at Lincoln Center: With its plans to restructure, of two separate campuses and of Fordham had been a goal George Shea, professor of humanities, social sciences, Fordham, according to undergraduate colleges: Rose for some time, but that it was classical languages and dean arts, and science and mathe- Hill in the Bronx and Lincoln only in the early 1990s that the of CLC from 1970 until 1985, matics. Continued on page 13

iintHc.f'vlcohscrvci'.cow Fcatmvs 12 FCLC students medicate for a good night's sleep By tihrique ODero, F€LC '06 person's life or something as simple as light and sound. STAFF WRITER You might think that it's better to fall asleep to the noise of a television, but that sound is stimulating your mind, and So you've got two papers due this week, a quiz in one you aren't getting the right kind of sleep. If cars and trucks class, a test in another, and an entire book to read for night are roaring by in the idle of the night, that sound can stim- class. You know the drill, coffee and sugar to keep you ulate you more than you think." going - in some cases caffeine pills. There are energy Letizia offered sufferers some advice. Rather than turn- drinks and shakes on the markeiyto keep you going strong ing to sleeping pills first, try some other remedies such as and to help you bum the midnight oil. But what if your drinking a glass of warm milk, "which is actually proven concern is not staying-awake but falling asleep? to work," she said. Other remedies include herbal teas, • Sleeplessness exists. Some students find it hard to sleep earplugs, and eye coverings. There are prescription drugs at times and find their sleeping patterns thrown off by to battle sleeplessness, but she advised that they are used erratic studying schedules and other habits. But there is mostly as a last hope if therapy and other remedies don't more to sleeplessness than that. According to the National Laurel McGovern/The Observer work. Library of Medicine's information website, Medline.com, Sleeping pills, like those pictured above, are now "I would not prescribe them to someone who wanted a sleeplessness can be caused by mixes of emotions, such as available both by prescription and over the quick fix," she said. "These drugs are actually hypnotics anger, concern, and anxiety. A person might have trouble counter at local pharmacies. which cause sleep but can be dangerous. If you took one I relaxing after a depressing day or a good day. Sometimes, could wake you up twenty minutes later, have a conversa- diet can affect how easy it is to fall asleep. ly decide to put aside your work for the day and go to tion with you, and put you back to sleep and you'd never Stronger sleeping pills are by prescription only, but sleep, your mind is still racing, thinking about the work know it." many can be bought over the counter without any referral you didn't finish and all the things you have to do tomor- As with all drugs, the Health Center offers warnings to or consultation by a physician. These aids inlcude row and the next day.- and by then it's almost impossible anyone considering medication. "Take sleep-aids with Unisom, Puralin, or Simply Sleep. Others, such as Nyquil, to get to sleep." extreme caution; never drink an alcoholic beverage when contain antihistamine, which produce a sedative side- Andrew Nolan, FCLC '06, also uses sleep-aids. "I get taking sleeping pills. This can cause drowsiness, confu- effect stressed out sometimes and it gets pretty bad," he sion, coma and even death. Be careful not to exceed the Logan Cunningham, FCLC '06, sometimes finds it hard explained. "Sometimes the stress of writing a good play recommended dosage of the medicine. When a standard to sleep. "I've had mild insomnia for three years," he and producing a good show takes its toll, and you don't get dose does not seem to be effective, there is a temptation to admitted. "It doesn't happen regularly, but it does happen. the sleep you'd like. So, I take some over the counter take more pills. Taking more pills may lead to overdose." It's usually triggered by stress and things going on in life, sleeping pills when I need them." Cunningham sometimes doesn't even take them when school, money, and other things." At these times, he turns Sleeping pills, however, may not be the ideal answer. his insomnia does kick it; "I don't take them all the time, to sleeping pills. "I take Unisom. It works really well too; FCLC Health Center's director, Kathleen Letizda, C-FNP, just when it gets really bad," he added. it gives a good solid eight hours of sleep." said that sleeping pills are not the best way to treat sleep- Nolan also does not use them frequently, adding that he Andrea Morrow, FCLC '06, sometimes takes pre- lessness. "Sleeplessness is caused by many things, and in only uses them in extreme cases of sleeplessness. scribed medication with a sedative side-effect to get to order to treat it we first have to look at the person's life and For those who have trouble sleeping contact a physician sleep. "Sometimes you just get really stressed out and check for all possible stimulants," Letizia said. or the Health Center for more information. If you take bogged down by work," she said. "Then you start worry- "Stimulants aren't just things that we imbibe," she con- over-the-counter medication, be careful and be sure to fol- ing about life and money and a job. And when you final- tinued, "it can be emotional or psychological things from a low the directions and consider the warnings. • Campaign advertising proves to be no-holds-barred

By Joana Casas FCLC'04 "As long as you are a bona fide political candidate, include Pennsylvania, Missouri, Ohio, West Virginia, STAFF WRITER you can say anything you want," he said. Dembo Nevada, Minnesota and Florida. explained that the Federal Communications The Republican National Committee has written let- The latest Bush-Cheney television ad attacking John Commission (FCC) is by law prohibited from exercis- ters to local TV stations demanding that the ads that Kerry entitled "Wacky" is a throw-back to the 1920s; ing any censorship toward political ads. In an FCC rul- harshly criticize Bush are illegal and should be pulled men and women with expressions of shock and frustra- ing passed in 1934, it is laid out that a station owner off the air. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, tion roam through Charlie Chaplin-style images of cars "shall have no power of censorship over the material station managers have ignored these requests. and gas stations. A voice-over says, "Some people have broadcast by any such candidate." As voters begin to see a "living room campaign" like wacky ideas like taxing gasoline more so people drive The first batch of the campaign ads featured images no other between Bush and Kerry, ads will play an less. That's John Kerry." The 30-second ad continued to of Sept. 11, burnt remains of the World Trade Center, important role in the months leading to the general elec- report Kerry's record on supporting a 50 cents per gal- and firefighters carrying a stretcher draped with the tion. Because political ads are exempt from any type of lon gas tax, arguing that raising taxes is a habit of American flag. These three ads generated heat and con- censorship by the FCC, one can imagine how far they Kerry's. The ad ends with one graphic statement on the troversy among many people, including families of will go for this election year. screen: "John Kerry. Wrong on Taxes." Sept. 11 victims and the International Association of "The usual rule of thumb is that people do not like Voters have begun bracing themselves for a fiery and Firefighters. negative ads but they work," said Beck. "It's unclear intense presidential race this year as the mud-slinging The Association has accused Bush of exploiting the how people will react, whether they'll get tired of them between Bush and Kerry begins. The battleground is tragedy. The group's president, Harold Schaitberger, or there will be a boomerang effect. And it's impossible clear: advertising. said in a statement, "I'm disappointed but not surprised to know how other factors will play out over the next six As soon as Kerry, the Massachusetts senator, became that the president would try to trade on the heroism of months or so." • the frontrunner for the Democratic party's presidential those fire fighters in the September 11 attacks. The use nomination, the Bush administration unveiled the start of Sept. 11 images are hypocrisy at its Worst. of what could be the most expensive advertising cam- "Bush is calling on the biggest disaster in our coun- .Worst Case Scenarios: paign in presidential history. According to the New York try's history, and indeed in the history of the fire service, Times, Bush's ad campaign could cost as much as $60 to win sympathy for his campaign," he added. Shocking Moments in Political Ads million by August. The Bush campaign will seek to por- Another ad featured a personal attack on Kerry, .1964: "The Daisy Commercial." An ad for tray the president as a strong and steady leader. Their claiming thafhe is "wrong on defense." President Lyndon B. Johnson depicted a young girl tag-line reads, "Steady leadership in times of change." Meanwhile, in a commercial titled, "Keep Our pulling daisy petals and counting. The picture froze, How far will the bombardment of ads go? What lines Word," sound bytes of Bush from speeches in which he and a loud voice began a countdown from 'nine' to can be drawn to prevent an all-out smear campaign made promises to improve jobs, education, the econo- 'one.' A blast went off and an atomic cloud is visible. between the incumbent and the presidential hopeful? my, health insurance, and Social Security are freeze- LBJ then says, "We must either love each other or we "The law is that you can run ads as long as you don't framed, and immediately followed by graphics showing must die." explicitly state 'Vote for so-so,' or 'Vote against so-so,'" the statistics on Bush's record for each issue; for exam- 1980: "Bullshit!" Presidential candidate Barry said Susan Abrams Beck, an associate professor of ple, "2.9 million jobs lost," or "No Child Left Behind Commoner of the Citizens Party took out a network political science at FCLC. "This has always been the Act Underfunded by $9 billion." radio commercial that was broadcast on CBS and problem with political advertising ... how do you find In another ad titled "Misleading," Kerry unleashed NBC in New York City, which employed the term the language to draw that line? If it discusses issues or his take on Bush, asking viewers "Doesn't America "bullshit." The ad caused uproar among people, who it discusses the record of the sitting president, does that deserve more from its president than misleading nega- found it offensive. make it a violation of the law because in the spirit of the tive ads?" The tag-line for Kerry's campaign reads: "A 1992: Michael Bailey, a Republican U.S. campaign, it makes a difference but it doesn't say 'Vote New Direction for America," Congressional candidate from Indiana, was among for or against," she added. In addition, independent organizations outside of the first to use graphic anti-abortion ads. His TV spot According to Joseph Dembo, a professor of Kerry's campaign like MovcOn.org and the Media Fund showed tweezers picking through a petri dish contain- Communication & Media Studies at FCLC, there is are putting out anti-Bush ads in an effort to counter ing the crushed head, arms and legs of an aborted actually no limit to what can be said, shown, or done in Republican commercials. The commercials are being fetus, as a voice-over intoned, "It's a woman's broadcast political uds. shown in 18 "battleground" or "swing" states, which choice." •

wwwifclcobsei'ver.eom FOLC grading: are there really no rules?

7 By Joe DeLessio, FCLC '06 Davenport, assistant professor of phi- ious letter-graded components in a STAFF WRITER losophy and associate director of envi- given course. ronmental studies, creates a spreadsheet English professor Anne Hoffman said Each professor at FCLC for each class, with various criteria for her grading system depends somewhat has devised his or her Meghan Wherrity, FCLC '05, was each course. The weight of each factor on the nature of the class. She said she own system, but is there quite surprised when the Fall 2002 is determined largely in advance, no longer gives numerical grades, semester ended, kike many students, although this can be adjusted, if neces- instead opting to assign only letter any rhyme or reason to Wherrity attempted to calculate' her sary, for a particular class. The key, he grades, while paying particular attention these methods? Are final grade in each of her courses. In one said, is to be consistent. to a student's progress. class, she was confident she would "I don't operate on a strict mathemat- "If there's an upward trend," said there any university- receive at least an A-, perhaps even an ical formula," said Davenport. In his Hoffman, "I would give greater weight wide standards? A. She considered each of the elements system, an A is above a 95, an A- to where the student gets to, so I would- outlined on the course's syllabus, and between 90 and 94, and a B+ between n't do a strict average." used the professor's stated system to 87 and 89. He said the actual numbers Many professors also consider the Not only could this lead to grade dis- convert number grades to letters, and used are not necessarily important, less empirical aspects of a student's per- crepancies on the individual student eventually settled on her final grade. though the grading must be consistent formance. level, as was the case with Wherrity, it Imagine Wherrity's surprise when she for the entire class. Susan Beck, an associate professor of raises questions about grade inflation. found out she had received a B+. "I do that more as a guide to make political science, said she always Some professors, such as Davenport, Wherrity found out the hard way that sure that I'm treating all students the reserves a certain

By Mary Toto, FCLC '05 I CLUB PROFILE STAFF WRITER Rainbow Alliance

Originally called the Gay and Lesbian Alliance, the show that portrays gays and lesbians accurately and real- Rainbow Alliance holds strong even though the club was istically. Members pondered the accuracy of shows such a struggle from the start. Three years ago Fordham as "Queer as Folk" and "My So-Called Life." University student Mitch Malnati, FCLC '03, formed In an event last year, actor Anthony Rapp, a former the Rainbow Alliance. According to Fordham, the orig- "Rent" cast member, came and spoke to club members inal title, Gay and Lesbian Alliance, was not 'all-inclu- about his experiences as a gay entertainer. Rapp also sive,' so the club had to change names. sang with his band at the event, and fielded audience According to club president Caroline Rieders, FCLC questions. Alliance members hope he will return for a '04, the club is "always mindful" of the fact that they are similar event this year. According to Rieders, the fund- part of a Jesuit community, and members enjoy explor- ing is already available, so if Rapp's schedule is permis- ing where their place is in the Fordham community, and sive, he will speak at Fordham in late April. in society as a whole. The club is somewhere to go for Other annual events include going to the Gay Pride support, to meet people, to use as an open forum for Parade and participating in AIDS Walk New York. issues pertaining to gay rights. The club's vice president Paul Giuffrida, FCLC '05, The club's basic mission statement as stated in its said the most valuable thing he's learned from becoming constitution has four parts: "1) to lend support for all a member of the Rainbow Alliance is that "Gay people students as sexuality is integrated into their personhood, come in all shapes and sizes. It's one minority group 2) to educate and promote a discrimination free environ- that is so diverse and incorporates all kinds of members ment on the grounds of sexual orientation, 3) to lend - men, women, blacks, [and] white." support for friends, family members, and other allies of The Rainbow Alliance currently has about 30 mem- gay, lesbian and bisexual people and 4) [to] remain con- bers, although meetings tend to be smaller. Meetings are sistent and respectful of Catholic teachings on human held once a month on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. in the New Courtesy of Caroline Rieders sexuality." Student Lounge. Rieders encourages anyone who is Broadway actor Anthony Rapp speaks to In past meetings, members discussed issues like how interested to contact an Alliance member. Alliance members in 2003 about gay rights and gays and lesbians are portrayed on television. One For further information on the Rainbow Alliance tolerance. Another forum is tentatively scheduled activity was to write down the name of a favorite TV e-mail [email protected]. • for this semester.

wwwJclfiobsai'vev.com Features 14 The Obsci'i'cr Investing options, even for poor college students By Natalie Rodriguez, FCLC '06 stay alive and turn a profit. STAFF WRITER Investing your money into certain corporations, though,* can turn a risky venture into a distressing situa- tion. To avoid this, Fred Campano, associate professor Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, oh my! These are of economics at FCLC, recommended that students who words that can strike fear and confusion into the minds want to get into the market should go after large com- of «young college students. While the idea of entering panies, where risk is somewhat diminished. "I would into the stock market at this age may seem out of reach not advise a student to get into the stock market unless to the average, cash-strapped undergraduate, students do they were investing in a high-cap stock," he said, have a wide range of financial opportunities available. "where you do not sell stocks immediately, but can keep "I do not see any reason why students should not them for 20 to 30 years." think about getting involved ... in the investment These corporations are, according to Werner, the world,""stated Frank Werner, associate professor of "very safe stocks - [the] IBMs and Proctor and Gambles finance at Fordham's Graduate School of Business of the world - that are going to be around in 50 Administration (GBA). Werner also believes students years.". While they offer a greater amount of stability, he can benefit from an early start in the stock market. noted, they also offer less of a chance for unexpectedly "They are going to do it sooner or later in their lives; the greater rates of return. "If you do take risks, you get a sooner they get involved, the sooner they are going to higher rate of return, on average, not always, because learn about it." risk means you can lose everything." theslowlane.com The New York Stock Exchange on Wall St. trades "Investing in the common stock of a particular com- If you feel adventurous, you may want to look into millions of dollars worth of stock a day; even pany can be a unique educational experience," agreed dot-com corporations, "you can buy just one or two poor college students can get in on the action. John Hunter, associate professor of finance at GBA. He stocks for just a few dollars," Werner explained. also cited the fact that the sooner one starts earning Werner recommended that students look into mutual online virtual stock market simulation, available at interest, the wealthier one may be in the long run. funds, where one can own a small portion of many cor- StockTrak.com. For a $19.99 registration fee, the site It can be hard, however, to think of giving up present porations via a middleman. "You spread out your risk, offers its services to those who would like to risk money for future gains. "For college kids, $1000 is sev- you diversify and most mutual funds you can get into $100,000 of fake money before jeopardizing any of eral semesters of books," pointed out Michael for probably a $500 minimum," said Werner. "That's a their real personal money. Caravella, FCLC '06. "To think of saving [that much] good way that I recommend if you want to get into Hunter, however, warned against taking such sites too and giving it over to someone who might potentially involved in stock investments but minimize your risk in seriously. "Without a knowledge foundation, it is my lose it is a little risky." doing so." At about the age of 28, a mutual fund, offered view that stock market simulation programs accomplish A rather safe way to enter into the market, according through the pension plan of his first job at the City about as much as playing card games like Solitaire or to Werner, is through buying bonds! "[It] will pay you a College of New York City, happened to be Werner's first Blackjack ... they are experiencing an alternative form regular interest payment on an on-going basis, much taste of the stock market. of gambling," he said. like a bank account," he explained., Bonds are a way to While: some young adults already own investments The ups and downs of gambling with money a bit too make some extra money, slowly, but steadily. Imagine that were given to them as gifts, they lack metaknowl- rashly are something that Hunter is well acquainted what it can do for your bank account in a few decades. edge necessary to protect or even add to their financial with. After reading "How to Buy Stock," written by Also available are "stock options, which are contracts assets. "I,have stock in some electrical company ... Merrill Lynch founder Louis Engle, Hunter made an that allow you to do something later on, particularly to under my name," said Mary Sallas, FCLC '06, Sallas, investment in Pfizer that soon doubled. "I unwisely con- buy stock later at a fked price," Werner, added. • however, admitted to not knowing anything about the cluded that I was both lucky and smart and that invest- Protecting hard-earned money is a priority for,full-,, -stock that her parents bought for her, or about how the ing was a piece of cake," he admitted. "I went on in the time student and part-time worker Katie Galleotti, investment operates. following months to lose all that I had gained and then FCLC '06. She has considered entering the investment Hhe/roancial. WOJUI & not one^tha^should be, .entered,, some^iHunter .recommends, regularly,,rea$ng( such world through a Roth IRA, or individual retirement, into, blind|y. Rather, consider taking a finance course or finance-centered material as Forbes,. Business Week, account. "I would fund it monthly, earn a steady inter- obtaining some literature about getting started in the and the Wall Street Journal. est, and collect at the age of 65," explained Galleotti. stock market. Werner pointed out Robert T. Kiyosaki Educate yourself about the stock market and about For the risk takers of the world, however, stocks in and Sharon L. Lechter's "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" series of your financial opportunities. "College students," as corporations offer another route into the financial world books as a preliminary guide for students ready to enter Werner pointed out, "are no different than any other - one that may or may not pay off in the short term. into an investment opportunity. people, they are just at a different point in their life Stocks are about investing in a corporation's ability to Want some practice? Prospective investors can try an cycle." • Restructuring Lincoln Center: ten years later

Continued from page 10 The proposed restructuring ^1 Center (previously Fordham when they came to Fordham was also meant to raise the At we time, Rose Hill College and College of that in most departments, Bristow, hoped to strengthen quality of the traditional stu- Lincoln Center), and a new courses (especially upper- undergraduate education in all dents, at CLC. According to was recognized as the undergraduate school was cre- level ones) are split between of its colleges. "The Bristow, "the University had stronger school acad- ated for non-traditional stu- the two campuses with the University decided it would the conviction that if you emically, and many dents, the Fordham College of idea that students will move be better to rearrange things, made the day program at LC Rose Hill students Liberal Studies. between the two campuses. and that involved separating more traditional [by separat- In this new model, under Some students feel that in the day session from the night ing-day and night sessions] the were afraid of what which the University still order to make the most of session and then reorganizing quality of the student body the restructuring functions, the non-traditional their education, they have to the whole faculty so that it attracted to it would be would do to the value students (evening, part-time, take a class at Rose Hill, was unified," he said. "That enhanced." •...'' adults) were separated from something which was not meant dissolving the divisions Additionally, the construc- of their degree. the traditional full-time, 18-22 mentioned when they were at CLC and creating unified tion of McMahon hall in 1993 —^ .—_ JJ year old students. considering Fordham as a intercampus departments so served to traditionalize the mitted to the Board of Shea believes the restruc- school. that there would be one liberal undergraduate student body. Trustees was what, would turing was successful in that Although she never took a arts faculty." One student from the period become the formula for the "quality of traditional-age class at Rose Hill, economics Bristow, on the other hand, of restructuring, who asked restructuring. According to a students has increased." He major Morgan Finlay, FCLC understood that a sense of not to be named, recalled May" 12, 1994 article in The added, however that the "one '04, admitted that "it would unity within departments had strong opposition. "At that Observer entitled "Divided we thing that troubles [him], is hav.e been better if I had taken the potential to "enhance the time, Rose Hill was stronger stand," the plan would bring that the level of intellectual some classes at Rose Hill professional lives of faculty academically than Lincoln Rose Hill and Lincoln Center curiosity in the daytime class- since there are more classes and make resources available Center, and students were closer "by forming one, uni- es has declined," due to the from my major offered there. on a more efficient basis to all afraid of what restructuring versity-wide core curriculum loss of older students in class- But-1' like going to Lincoln of the students." would do to the value of their with one liberal arts and sci- rooms. Center; I don't really want to Anne Mannion, professor degree." The student contin- ences faculty." Additionally, some Lincoln travel to Rose Hill." of history, saw that both stu- ued, saying that "there were Around this time in 1994, Center students feel at a disad- Erin Emmett, FCLC '06 dents and faculty would have heated discussions, and most the undergraduate schools vantage compared to their also admitted that "They have much more access to the people were opposed to the were renamed Fordham Rose Hill colleagues in terms a better variety of classes [at resources on the other cam- changes." College at Rose Hill and of course offerings and facili- Rose Hill], but I have never pus. Among the proposals sub- Fordham College at Lincoln ties. Few students were aware taken a class there." •

ivww.feh'ohsvvm'V.com The Observer Features 15 How to keep a spring break tan ready for summer

By Jean Marie Moses, FCLC '05 '05, admits that she's used self-tanners, and was sel- STAFF WRITER dom happy with the results. "It's really difficult to apply the lotionfc without messing up. Almost always, you miss a spot, or the color comes out looking The warm weather is finally here. Now that the long streaky." and cold days of winter are behind us, it's time to throw For individuals like Toto, there are a number of tan- out the bulky sweaters, over-sized sweatpants, and ning salons nationwide that offer a mist-on tan, such as scarves that we've been hiding under all winter. But Hollywood Tan's Instant Tan. With this option, indi- before you break out your flip-flops and tank tops, you viduals step into a booth and are misted with'a sunless need to take care of that pasty skin that you've been ; tanner; users are still expected to rub the lotion into the covering the last few months. Fortunately, achieving skin themselves, but because the lotion is measured and sun-kissed skin doesn't necessarily mean crisping evenly sprayed at the customer, the risk of misapplying under the hot sun for hours on end, risking sun burns, it is less likely. wrinkled skin, or evenscancer. There are now more According to Hollywood Tan's website, "Instant Tan options than ever to create and maintain a summer tan. is for all tanners, but it's especially nice for hard to tan You could join the estimated 28 million Americans skin types." In addition to the bronzers included in the that use tanning beds at one of the 25,000 tanning formula, "it also delivers nourishing moisturizers and salons across the country, according to The Skin vitamins A, E, and C to give your skin a smooth and Cancer Foundation, and face the serious health con- healthy glow." A single session of the Instant Tan costs cerns surrounding ultraviolet radiation. According to $29. the American Cancer Society, "People 35 or younger Another option available is to go to a salon or spa who occasionally use tanning beds triple their risk of and have a specialist manually paint or airbrush the developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin can- color on you. Although this process can be more cer, than people who never use tanning beds." expensive, usually ranging in price anywhere between Approximately 4500 cases of melanoma are diag- $60 and $ 150 depending on where you get the proce- nosed annually in the United States, and of these cases, dure done, it is guaranteed to provide a flawless tan. approximately 7300 will die, according to MSNBC At Paul Labreque Salon and Spa, located on news. Furthermore, this same study discovered that Courtesy of Marcella Clark Columbus Ave. at West 67th St., individuals can women of any age or skin tone who regularly visit tan- With a gamut of options for obtaining a sunless receive a single full body airbrush process for $75. For ning salons once or more per month had a 55 percent tan, spending hours bathing under the hot spring $125, customers will receive a full body exfoliation increased chance of developing melanoma, but the risk and summer sun may be a thing of the past. prior to the self-tanner airbrushing. was higher for women in their 20s. Regardless of how the formula is applied, the tan Fortunately, there are other options available for to tan. She added that although the final color some- will last five to seven days. Because the products sim- those reluctant to hit the UV beds, but still in pursuit of times appears streaky, "I guess streaky skin is better ply dye the top layer of your skin, they fade within the suntanned skin. One of these options is sunless tanning than getting wrinkles." week once new skin cells begin to form. Also, before lotions. Although the lotions date back to 1960, when The selfrtanners, which come in a variety of colors, applying any self-tanning product, individuals should Coppertone first introduced QT, and are notoriously are also available in a variety of forms including exfoliate, and once the product has been applied, shav- known for producing a streaky, orange color, they have mousse, spray, foam, mist, and gel. The prices of these ing will cause; the color to fade more quickly, explained come a long way. The formulas being bottled today are lotions can range from $5 to $60 depending on the . Keith Morris, an employee at Hollywood Tan on 6th nearly infallible so that you look bronzed instead of brand of the product. One of the most popular' brands, Ave.and 25th St streaky and unnatural. Neutrogena, is available at a number of drug stores and Whichever option is best for you, this summer you According to market research from AC Nielsen, usually costs around $10. Neutrogena, as'->!weU"6s can show off a sun-kissed complexion and avoid the sales of sunless tanners are up 2Ci percent from last Coppertone, are exceptionally' popular because they detrimental effects of ultraviolet exposure. Lisette year, and nearly 40 percent from 1998. market themselves as "unisex" tanners. Medina, FCLC '05, explained that she intends to try the Shannon Farrer, FCLC '07, is among those individ- Although ^self-tanning lotions have improved . self-tanning booth because "when you're tan, you just uals who have turned to self-tanners, She explained throughout the years, many people still stray from the feel better about yourself. A tan makes you look that because she has really fair skin, it's difficult for her products fearing uneven application. Mary Toto, FCLC healthier." •

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www.fl'leobserver.vom Arts & Culture 16 The Observer Arts & Culture Schwartz reflects on musical career By Christopher Kuczewski, PCLC '04 UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL for a long time. STAFF WRITER Stephen Schwartz Could you trace the musical's beginnings Stephen Schwartz is no stranger to Schwartz: That's a good question! to the opening on musical theater, having contributed [laughs] I think that people who become Broadway, explain- music and/or lyrics to "Godspell," writers - at a certain point, relatively ing how you became "Pippin,'' "The Magic Show," "The early in their lives - find that there are involved in the cre- Baker's Wife," "Working" (which he issues they're wrestling with ... thoughts ation of the show and also adapted and directed), "Personals," they have... ideas they want to work out, how the creative "Rags," "Children of Eden," and the cur- first for themselves, and then perhaps to process flowed? rent Broadway hit, "Wicked." He collab- communicate [to others]. And, in my Well, I think it's orated with Leonard Bernstein on the case, because I was attracted to musical an example of what I English texts for "Mass," wrote songs theater and because I had musical ability, was just talking with Alan Menken for the Disney ani- that process took the form of writing for about. I heard about mated features "Pocahontas" and "The the musical theater ... the specific works the book ["Wicked: Hunchback of Notre Dame," and wrote were just, in a way, a function of the The Life and Times the songs for the DreamWorks animated issues and ideas that I wanted to deal * of the Wicked Witch feature "The Prince of Egypt." Schwartz with. "Pippin," for instance, was essen- of the West" by has received three Academy Awards, tially my trying to work out the conflict Gregory Maguire] three Grammy Awards, three Drama between the ambitions and the delusions one day when I was Desk Awards, and a tiny handful of ten- that one has as a young man (I was pret- with some friends • nis trophies. In spite of all his success, ty young when I wrote that). Each one of ...[The story] had Schwartz is an extremely friendly, the shows that I did was about ideas that resonance for me charming, and generous man. were important to me - to kind of con- immediately, and it Recently, The Observer had the template and solve [them] for myself - seemed to strike a lot opportnity to speak with the composer. and also things that I wanted to commu- of themes that I'm Stephen Schwartz nicate with others. In other words, for always interested in: Stephen Shwartz's contributions to musical theater me, it wasn't setting out to say, "Oh, the idea of seeing a include "Godspell," "Pippin" The Baker's Wife," "The Observer: Your work has had success what can I do that will become popular familiar story from Magic Show," "Working," and the smash hit "Wicked." on Broadway or off-Broadway or what- on and off-Broadway, in regional and another point of view; realizing that, tionship between the two girls (Elphaba, ever?" Everyone wants success, but, for community theater, and all over the while we tend to label everything in very who becomes the Wicked Witch, and me, that wasn't what influenced the world. What has inspired you to create simplistic terms ("good" and "evil," Galinda, who becomes Glinda the Good choice of specific topics and shows. such classic musicals as "Godspell" and etc.), there is a lot of gray area there; Witch). We continued to write and did a "Pippin," and what continues to inspire "Wicked" has become such a phenom- how people are perceived, the difference series of readings. After a bit, we you today? enal hit on Broadway and is sure to run between perception and what's really thought we heeded a director, so we going on. All these themes were imme- went to Joe Mantello and he came on JUNE 1-JULY 1 • JULY 6-AUGUST 5 diately suggested by the idea of looking board. After about three-and-a-half years at the classic "Wizard of Oz" story from' of the outlining, writing, and Reading the witch's point of view. So, I phoned process, we did an out-of-town tryout hi my lawyer and said I had heard about San Francisco ... and then took a little this book, [and asked him] to find out bit of time off after that to interpolate who had the rights. It turned out that it what we had learned [into] more rewrit- was a complex chain of rights ... but, ing and revisions ... and then we went think summer ultimately, it was Universal Pictures into rehearsal for Broadway. It was a [who had the rights]. I went and met long process, but, based on my experi- with Marc Platt (who" was running ence (and as I think Stephen Sondheim Universal at the tune) and told him of once said), the thing about musicals is POPdham my interest hi the project ... I knew that they're not so much written but Universal was planning to adapt rewritten. Minorities and Media (AAEP 3663) "Wicked" into a movie, but that I had a Did you expect the show to be such a Effective Speaking (CMLU25OD feeling it was not going to work as a huge success? Do you consider it to be Introduction to Latin American History movie...I felt it needed to be a musical one of your biggest artistic successes? theater piece because so much of the I think I had an instinct that, if it were (HSEG1400) story was internal and had to do with done right, it would have very wide These and more than 200 other courses are available' what the character of the Witch was feel- appeal. Winnie and I always felt that it this summer at Fordham. Catch up, get ahead in ing, and that was going to be difficult to was sort of our story to louse up rather the core or in your field of study, or take an elective » express hi movie terms and easier to than something we had to solve. It just express hi musical terms ... I was suc- that sparks your interest j) seemed to me that the idea Gregory cessful in persuading Marc and the oth- [Maguire] had was such a clever .and Summer offerings include: ers at Universal to try doing the adapta- appealing idea. Artistically, I feel pretty • P, 6 and V Core Courses tion as a musical theater piece. And then good about it. There are some small • Internships for credit it was a matter of getting a co-writer adjustments that Winnie and I are proba- • Sports Communication Institute (because I don't write scripts), and I bly going to make for the [national] tour, thought of [television writer] Winnie and I assume that, each tune the show [is Holzman. Some of the things she had produced on a larger scale], we may UVB ON CAMPUS FOB LBS9 THAN $25 A MIGHT! done for television (particularly a series revisit it and see if there are some little called "My So-Called Life," which was improvements we can make... but, basi- about a teenage girl) had the right sensi- REGISTER VIA OASIS or FASTR1841 cally, I feel that the script and score of the bility and tone for "Wicked," so I got in www.fordham.edu/isuinmer Broadway production are pretty close to touch with her and she agreed to work what we set out to achieve. with me on it. And we began to write. We spent about a year outlining the With "Wicked" dazzling audiences on show and trying to figure out how to Broadway, what is next in store for adapt the plot of the novel into a work- Schwartz? Aside from writing incidental able two-and-a-half hour musical ... music for his son Scott Schwartz's adap- then we began to write a script and tation of "My Antonia" in California, songs, and, after we had the first draft of Schwartz will be taking a well-deserved the first act, we did a reading .... we break after about 12 years of steady learned things from the reading, and work.. He is not planning on actively pur- gradually it began to emerge that the suing anything, although he docs have a focus of our show was really on the rela- few ideas in store for the future. •

www.fclcohsevvev.com April 7, 2004 The Observer Arts & Culture 17 'JJ' Jackson leaves Insiders provide MTV legacy behind peak at 'Snoopy' By Marilyn Montoya, FCLC '04 By Lorriane Lacey, FCLC '05 STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER

IN MEMORIAM After recently leaving the cast of Broadway's "Thoroughly Modern Millie," Tony John Jackson Award Winner Sutton Foster took on a new endeavor. She is co-producing a benefit concert of "Snoopy! The Musical," based on the comic by Charles Schultz. The bene- On March 17, John "JJ" fit will take place on April 12 and will support the Pied Piper Children's Theater Jackson, an MTV video (PPCT) of New York. The company was formed when Reinaldo Martinez-Cubero was jockey (VJ), died of a made aware of harsh budget cuts that yielded a lack of arts education in Uptown heart attack while driving Manhattan and wanted to make it available to children. home in Los Angeles "Snoopy!" features an all-star cast of Broadway actors, including Foster herself, after dinner. Jackson, one along with her brother Hunter Foster, famous for his role of the passionate Bobby of the first five MTV on- Strong in "Urinetown" and for currently starring on Broadway as Seymour in air personalities in the "Little Shop of Horrors." They will be joined by Deven May of "Batboy: The '80s, was 62. Musical," Ann Harada of "Avenue Q," Christian Borle of "Thoroughly Modern "There are no words to Millie," and Jennifer Cody of "Taboo." The young McKinny Danger-James will express my shock and play the role of Woodstock. sadness over his loss," Foster is co-producing this benefit concert along with Jamie McGonnigal, who said Nik Carter, who recently produced a benefit concert of Stephen Schwartz' musical "Children of Eden" knew Jackson briefly and in December that supported The National AIDS Fund and The York Theater Company. currently works as a The production will be directed by Ben Rimalower. radio practitioner at Foster decided to support the PPCT. after she met and befriended Martinez- WBCN radio where Cubero five years ago. There are 400 children involved in the PPCT. The company Jackson once worked. "A is lacking in funds and needs money to fund its productions and a new sound sys- friend of mine had seen tem. She feels fortunate that she was able to pull together talent and resources to him the very day he benefit the PPCT. "Every time people show up to rehearsals, I'm thrilled," she said. passed away in the morn- Foster is very excited about this benefit. She will be reprising her role as Peppermint ing and she told me that Patty, which she originally played at the age of 13 at the Detroit Jewish Community www.mtv.com he looked fantastic." Center. When asked why she chose this particular musical for the benefit, she respond- While at MTV, John "JJ" Jackson hosted Live Jackson began his broad- ed that "Snoopy!" has always been one of her favorite shows. "The Peanuts characters Aide in London and also, helped launch the casting career in radio. were a huge part of our upbringings. It was the first show that came to mind for this series "120 Minutes." In 1969, he started all-star concert, and when I mentioned it to our musical director, he loved the idea," working in Boston ato said Foster. WBCN. According to Carter, prior to Jackson's arrival, the station was Rimalower is also very enthusiastic about this performance. "We have a brilliantly known as "the Boston concert network," which played classical music. talented cast that brings so much to the material," he said. Rimalower also expressed "JJ was one of the first rock and roll DJs on the station in its rock that he hoped to see a full production version of "Snoopy!" open on Broadway in the incarnation which it remains to this day," said Carter. near future. He said, "As soon as Bernadette [Peters] gives out, they can stick us in the In 1971, he moved to Los Angeles, where he spent a decade working Shubert" ^. ^ ' "•''.' "th'e' a'ftefno6ri: drive'at "KLOS-, and in the late '70s he -was a music" & addition to her work with "Snoopy!," Foster has raised money for the PPCT by reporter for KABC-TV. Jackson moved to New York in the early '80s, auctioning off items on E-bay, including Broadway memorabilia, such as Max Von where he became one of the first MTV VJs who knew rock inside and Essen's fangs from "Dance of the Vampires" and scripts signed by the cast of the new •but. television series, "Whoopi." Already a success in broadcasting, Jackson was able to apply his James Valetti, FCLC '05, is also a part of "Snoopy!'"s production team. He is work- knowledge of rock music at MTV. "He had rock credibility," said ing as an assistant producer of the show. He attends rehearsals and brainstorming meet- Carter. "Most of the artists that MTV played would come to the studios ings, works on the show's fundraising, including gathering auction items to benefit the in New York and they already knew-and respected him." PPCT, promoting the show, and assisting Foster and McGonnigal with production Disc jockey Melissa, who withheld her last name, started working at needs. Valetti first w.orked with Foster when he was a production assistant for the con- WBCN in the '90s, but as someone who grew up with MTV as the back- cert of the musical "Chess," which featured Foster and benefited The Actors' Fund. He drop to her youth, she recalls seeing Jackson on MTV. "There was alsb assisted McGonnigal when he directed "Children of Eden." nothing cooler than being an MTV VJ," she said.."The VJs today come Valetti feels that theater fans will truly enjoy this production of "Snoopy!". He also and go, but that original crew: JJ, Alan, Mark, Nina, and Martha "... believes that the PPCT is a vefy worthy cause for theater fans to support. "By attend- were instant celebrities by no design of their own." ing this performance, people who like theater are ultimately helping out future gener- According to Carter, Jackson and fellow MTV VJ Mark Goodman ations of people who want to put on shows. They then, in turn, are encouraging and were the only actual rock DJs on MTV. The other VJs, including Nina supporting others to do and enjoy the same thing in the future," he said. Blackwood.Alan Hunter and Martha Quinn, were actors. The fact that Valetti's upcoming projects will include working on a concert version of Stephen Jackson was black made him very influential. In the early '80s, MTV Sondheim's new musical, "Bounce," which will be directed by the 20-time Tony played virtually no black artists because they were not considered Award Winner Hal Prince, and working on the joint entry of "Avenue Q" and "Fiddler "rock artists." on the Roof for the Easter Bonnet Competition, an event where Broadway perform- "JJ opened a huge door for all persons of color in the rock arena in ers join together to support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. • addition.to being vastly talented on air," said Carter. While at MTV, Jackson hosted Live Aid in London and also helped The benefit concert of "Snoopy! The Musical" will be performed one night launch the series "120 Minutes." He left MTV in 1986. After working only, April 12, at 7 PM at the Peter Norton Symphony Space, located at at MTV for five years, Jackson returned to Los Angeles radio and 2357 Broadway. Ticket prices range from $21 to $150. The latter pricev worked at KDAY, KWST, KROQ and KMPC. In late 1994, he hosted a includes a pre-theatre reception at the Symphony Space and admission to, •; nationally syndicated show on Westwood pne Radio Network called an after-party at Citrus Restaurant. For more information, visit "The Beatle Year's," which aired on 200 stations nationwide. Most www.snoopyconcert.org. ' * ' . . recently, Jackson worked the afternoon slot at LA's KTWV, "The WAVE." He left about six months ago and was planning on working with Goodman again on another musical venture called "Sirius Satellite Radio." • "I was really sad when I heard JJ passed," said Melissa. "It marked Have a story or the end of an era, one that I personally wasn't ready to see end." - For many people, Jackson is part of the foundation df MTV whom news tip for without we wouldn't be seeing the artists or personalities that we see today on MTV. Arts & Culture? "He was just a really giving, warm, and genuine man, which is something that you just don't find in show business," said Carter. "He will be missed and he could never be replaced." According to a statement released by Goodman, Jackson was Email us: —— divorced for some time and is survived by his daughter and two grand- children. • J [email protected]

wwiv.rclcohserver.com Arts & Culture 18 The Observer A little Thai does the palette good By Amanda Pizzuti, FCLC '07 (CULINARY CUISINE scallions, in a light brown sauce, served The fairly small restaurant was practi- STAFF WRITER with a side of white rice. Similar entrees cally empty for a Saturday lunch, but Chanpen with shrimp or scallops cost $11.95. likely sees large crowds after the theater Duck, a Thai favorite, is prepared in sev- because of its location. No reservations Too tired to actually use that kitchen gold statues that appear ta be replicas of eral different, mostly spicy, ways for are needed. The service was quick and in your apartment? Sick of pizza, pasta, something you would actually find in $14.95. Frog's legs are also on the menu the staff attentive, with water glasses and burgers? Try some Asian food, but Thailand towards the back of the restau- for $14.95. being refilled frequently. not Chinese or sushi. Chanpen Thai* rant. Each table was decorated with a For vegetarians, there are several Chanpen Thai Cuisine is open seven Cuisine offers a simple alternative to yellow Asian flower' in a glass. There entrees consisting of tofu and veggie's days a week for lunch and dinner, with cafeteria food. was soft music playing which makes din- with different sauces which make a satis- lunch specials during the.week. What's Thai food is cooked based upon what ers feel as though they are in the Orient. fying meal. The steamed vegetables with even better is that they deliver, so when is available or in season. Both vegetables Nothing was gaudy or overdone. peanut sauce ($8.95) included baby corn, the cafeteria is closed or you just want and meats are chopped into small pieces Appetizers are definitely affordable, mushrooms, string beans, tofu, and something different, give it a shot. • before being cooked and served. This ranging in price from $3.95 to $7.95. greens, which were bland until you makes each piece easier to absorb flavors The spring rolls ($3,95) were tiny, yet added the sweet taste of the peanut dress- from spices and sauces. There is much tasty, with a very thin'duck sauce on the ing, which might not appeal to all taste (Chiqngeh Thai Cuisine variety among Thai foods -popular ingre- side. They also come in a shrimp version buds. All appetizers and entrees were fes- dients range from chilies too coconut at the same price. Other - appetizers tively garnished with an edible flower venue, Corner of 51st Street milk. include calamari ($5.95) and pan fried shaped carrot and some decorative ((Z12):586-6808 Located in Hell's Kitchen, only a hop, dumpling ($3.95). Salads and large or greens. ATMOSPHERE Friendly and festive skip, and a jump away from Fordham, on small soups are also served, but most of The dessert deluxe ($7.95) was a sam- SOUND LEVEL Quiet with Asian music the corner of 51st Street and Ninth them are considered to be "hot and pler of some Thai favorites. There was RECOMMENDED Spring Rolls, Pad Avenue, Chanpen Thai has a quaint spicy." vanilla ice cream, delectable fried banana Med Ma Muang, Dessert Deluxe atmosphere, efficient service, and food Most of the entrees are mixed vegeta- in a crispy shell and sweet sauce, and an SERVICE Frequent and attentive with both a taste and a cost that pleased bles in different sauces with your choice interesting yellow bean cake, which was HOURS Sunday to Thursday: this college student. of pork, beef, or chicken in them. The very sweet. The plate, enough to serve 11:30 am-U:00pm The walls are an inviting and soothing Pad Med Ma Muang with chicken three people, was decorated with bright Friday & Saturday: 11:30 am - shade of coral and the decor is simple, ' ($9.95) was tasty. It consisted of chick- pink flower petals. Fried ice cream in a Midnight but with an Asian flair. There are two en, cashews, water chestnuts, onions, and fruit sauce ($4.50) is also served. DELIVERY Yes Satin Dolls make Mid- RIAA files for suits By Catharine McNelly, FCLC '05 Atlantic Reginal Finals ARTS & CULTURE ASSISTANT EDITOR The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is at it By Jeremy Redleaf, FCLC '06 MUSIC again. On March 23, 523 suits, including 89 among college students STAFF WRITER Satin Dolls using their schools' networks, were filed in" an attempt to stop illegal music trading. New York University, Georgetown University, and FCLC- The Satin Dolls, Fordham's all-female a it was a jip that they didn't place." ' Wlanova University, were three of the 21 schools affected by this lat- cappella group made it to the Mid-Atlantic After the loss of the two-founding members and esfwaVeiofsaits.- •'"•••''•.•-"•''''•'-•' '-••• '-•'-;•• '•• --,- •> Regional Finals of the International three other seniors, The Satin Dolls were appre- In an online press conference, RIAA President Cary Sherman Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) hensive about this year's roster. "This year was sup- explained the association's latest move. "College students are a big part on March 14 at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. posed to be a rebuilding year," Cavenaugh added. of the problem [of illegal fire-sharing], and therefore it was only a quest Although they didn't place in the top-two, which „ "This is a much younger group than last year tkm of time, before university users would be named as defendants. We would qualify them for the National Finals, they but not only did we step it up and continue where hope that it will send a message to students across the country that this walked away with two highly sought-after we left off, we actually brought it to a higher activity is illegal and that engaging it can have consequences." awards; Hayley Cammarata, FCLC '04, won for level." As stated in the suit, penalties can range anywhere between $750 and Best Arrangement of "I Can't Make You Love The Satin Dolls appeal to a wide variety of $150,000 for each illegally, downloaded song, though Sherman stated Me" and Kathleen Ehrling, FCRH '05 won Best musical tastes. "We do all different kinds of that the RIAA has yet to take a suit to trial. "We have settled over 400 Solo for performing the song. music," Cammarata remarked. "Pop, Rock, R&B, cases so far. Up until now, the average settlement has been about $3,000 The group boasts two FCLC members, gospel, but we're mostly pop oriented." Some of - but we take each case on an individual basis." In this round of suits, Cammarata and Stephanie Dicroce, FCLC ' 07. their songs include the Beatles' "Hey Jude," the average number of illegally obtained files was 837. Noteworthy is the fact that The Satin Dolls were Sublime's "Santaria/What I Got," Boyz 2 Men's The RIAA's recent suits are focusing on peer-to-peer networks, but the only female group to reach the Mid-Atlantic "Hard to Say Goodbye," and Joni Mitchell's "Big don't rule out an attack on file transfer protocol (FTP) and Internet relay Regional Finals that hadn't competed in a previ- Yellow Taxi." chat servers "We continue to bring enforcement actions against FTP ous year. "A lot of people are baffled by a cappella and IRC sites where appropriate," said Jonathan Lamy, Director of "We were the youngest group in the entire com- music. It's actually really difficult," Cammarata Communications for the RIAA. "What we are doing now, obviously, is petition," Cammarata said. " And to be semifinal- explained. "Each part you hear in the song, also bringing legal action against individual computer users who are ists is a huge deal." whether it's the guitar, bass, stings, or flute, you using an unauthorized peer-to-peer network to download and distribute In the college a cappella world, The Satin Dolls have to take and put to a voice part in addition to copyrighted songs." are extremely young. They were founded four coming up with the syllables, harmonies, and Though Fordham has yet to be affected, don't rule out the possibili- years ago as a division of the Fordham Glee Club, vocal percussion." ty of future suits. "One of the things we try to do is manage the litiga- by Margeau Ney, FCRH '03, and Cara Dinorcia, Along with recording their second album, The tion process in an orderly and efficient manner," said Lamy. "That FCRH '03. Satin Dolls will have a concert on Apr. 14 at means expanding the program at first where you have legal expertise on "This was the first time that we have ever been FCLC. The time and place are to be announced. the ground and then look for substantial file sharers in that general able to showcase our talents in a competitive With such rapid success, the sky's the limit for region As the program expands, we will be looking at different regions atmosphere," Leslie Cavanaugh,' FCRH .'05, The Satin Dolls, although graduating seniors and file sharers who are using loca networks, colleges or ISPs (Internet added. "To actually place in the quarterfinals was every year present new challenges. service providers), to distribute substantial amounts of copyrighted a great example of the Satin Dolls' exponential "We're going to be losing two seniors, one songs over a peer-to-pecr network. The university itself or its charac- growth in only four years." of whom is our primary arranger, yet many teristics are not part of the equation." Nine students at NYU were cited The road to the ICCA championship is a com- other girls are already willing to become a new in the RIAA's recent suit. It's just a matter of time before the lawsuits petitive one. There are eight regions in the United wave of arrangers," Cavenaugh said. "This move uptown to Fordham. States and each region brings the top two teams to group of girls has the talent and the drive to And don't expect Fordham to cover your back. The Information the finals held at Town Hall in New York City. The keep us at the level that we're at right now, and Technology's page on Fordham's server states the following: "It is ille- Satin Dolls were one of 50 teams to send in an I'm confident that we'll succeed in whatever gal to distribute and/or copy (downloading, uploading, file serving, file audition tape in the Mid-Atlantic region and one we do next year," • 'swapping' or other similar activities) copyrighted material via the uni- of 18 teams selected to compete in the region's versity's network without proper legal authorization. Should the uni- quarterfinals. After placing 2nd in their quarterfi- Those interested in becoming a member versity be asked to forward the necessary information to the appropri- nal, The Satin Dolls moved on to the Mid-Atlantic of The Satin Dolls should look for audi- ate authorities, the user may be legally and/or equitably liable." Regional Finals. tion information at the beginning of Whatever the case may be, the RIAA is determined to stop illegal every semester. For more information, 'The crowd gave a really great response to the file-sharing. "We hope that [these lawsuits] will send a message to stu- 'contact Hayley Cammarata at: Satin Dolls," Ned Shalanski, a sophomore at dents across the country that this activity is illegal and that engaging it [email protected]. Cornell, said. a€oeThcy were amazing. I thought can have consequences." •

www, fclcobsevvev.com The Observer Arts &" Culture 19 Kassabian discusses music and film BySeanCrukkshank,FCLC'o5 to be a biochemist... I was a I UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL I STAFF WRITER math minor" At one point, she wanted to do musical compo- Anahid Kassabian Professor Anahid Kassabian sition, but there was no right is an associate professor for line-up. show "how they [Armenians] the media studies department Finally, she decided on construct Armenian national at Lincoln'Center. She teaches becoming a professor after identity through the diasporic classes covering various gen- taking a feminist psychoana- aspects of film making. You res; however, her forte is lytical film theory course. sense that the ways people are music. As a professor of The class sparked the teacher Armenian and think are very "Popular Music," Kassabian within because it exhibited a varied; all sorts of what identi- enriches students' lives weekly smart insight between culture ty means." with tunes and sounds ranging and society. Kassabian's pro- Such is clearly the case from contemporary top 40 fessors, such Bart Collopy with films like "Our House," a music to world beats such as (Religion/Film), who still documentary featuring multi- South African folk and works at Fordham, saw her ple disabled adults living in a Spanish «gypsy serenades. passion for communications, group home, to Kassabian has written many particularly film and music, "The Naming," which shatters books oh the topic of music and urged her to go on to the walls of silence surround- and is currently writing an graduate school. At Stanford ing the Armenian Genocide of untitled book on the ubiquity she earned a doctoral degree 1915. Though not going any- of music: the music heard, but in modern thought and litera- where anytime soon, not featured, as a part of a ture. Her course work Kassabian reflected on what commercial or film, or while branched out into other disci- goals she would have liked to rummaging in a store. This plines like women's studies accomplish if she ever left spring, Kassabian breaks from and also "turned out respected Fordham. her musical roots with her film theorists." It gave the fin- "I have a few big wishes for involvement in the upcoming ishing touch to Kassabian's Fordham," she says. "I think acclaimed Armenian Film pedagogical diversity. the study of culture is not best Festival. Presently tenured at served by boundaries between Laurel McGovern/The Observer Kassabian spent her under- Fordham University, literature and film and music Professor Anahid Kassabian, an associate professor for the graduate years at Fordham. Kassabian's life exceeds acad- and photography. I think there media studies department, received her doctoral in Modern She is not only a communica- emia with her involvement in are reasons to think about arts Thought and Literature. tions department professor but the New kYork City Armenia in those ways, but would be has ties to the literary studies Film Festival, commencing better to think across the and women's studies' depart- April 16. Kassabian is a co- board. I would have liked to splendor, a regard she feels "is would be hooked up to.an on- ments as well. Her back- curator for the film festival. have some effect on opening not very highly respected uni- campus network, to provide not ground is truly diverse. One of the reasons the festival those boundaries to how cul- versity wide." Kassabian is in just common music files, but to "I come from a musical is dear to her heart is because ture operates in all various early talks of trying to make a . expose the Fordham communi- family. It was a big part of she, is of Armenian descent. forums." She also hopes to dream into a reality. ty to "enormous amounts of everyday life. We all do Kassabian also appreciates the develop the idea of communi- She would like to establish a music people do not come into something I thought I wanted film festival because the films cations and media studies digital musical library that contact with." • Egypt resurfaces at the Met

By Yvette Bass, FCLC '05 VISUAL ARTS STAFF WRITER la Acheson Gallery The new Egyptian Metropolitan Museum of Ait Exhibit is; far more One of the first things to tions, such as Rome. Rome extensive and candid Sunday: 9:30 a.m.-5:$0 p.m. notice when walking into the wasn't built in a day, and it than the previous one. Monday: Closed (shops open) Lila Acheson gallery at the certainly wasn't built entirely Never before has New York Metropolitan on its own ingenuity, as the Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.\s:30 p.m. Museum Of Art, are the-loom- exhibit successfully displays. Egypt under Roman Wednesday: 9:30 a.m.~5:3op,m. ing tombs of Pemeb and The Roman period was rule been explored' , Thursday: 9:30 a.m.s:30 p.m. Raemkai. These enormous characterized as the years this comprehensively. structures, strategically placed between 30 B.C. through the Friday: 9:30 a.m.-9:oop.m> in front of the entrance, hear- second century A.D. and it sig- Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-9:oo p.m. ken back to a time when men naled the death of the only was the face of Egypt and women co-inhabited the Ptolemaic Dynasty. During stripped, but it was refigured Visit their website at www.metmuseum.org Earth with gods and goddess- this period, Egyptian art and in such a way that very few es; when beauty ran as far as religion greatly influenced vestiges of it remained. By the the Nile River; when mysti- Rome, and Romans paid third and fourth centuries, tra- nobles' tomb in the cemeteries the feeling that one has truly cism was abound. But don't homage to the pharaohs by ditions of the pharaonic civi- of Western Thebes and date stepped foot onto the thresh- get too suckered intp this constructing buildings in lization had nearly become from 1480 B.C. to 1070 B.C. old of the land of the blissful picture. The tombs are Egyptian style. However, one rubble. In an age of cynicism, it is pharaohs. In addition, six lion temporarily closed to the pub- very noticeable change Despite the feeling of tragic refreshing to unearth the full- figures pay tribute to the lic until mid-May. This may occurred within the appear- loss for a decadent age, one ness of Egyptian life. It's a Egyptian love of the beast. At put a bit of a damper on your ance of the pantheon of gods can nurse the thought of tribute to the cycles of birth, the summit, the Temple of mood, but don't fret, there is and goddesses - they trans- reclaiming it once again by death and rebirth. Dendur emerges, and one still life after death. formed into spitting images of visiting the enchanting gallery Perhaps the most worthy can't help but feel a tinge of Reinstalled on Jan. 29, the imperial Rome, sporting the of Egyptian wall paintings exhibit of all, is the Temple of excitement at the sight of this new Egyptian Exhibit is far royal hair and dress of the from the New Kingdom. Every Dendur, located in the Sacker ancient edifice, which was more extensive and candid time. crevice in this room is covered Wing. Built around 15 B.C. by rebuilt to scale. than the previous one. Never Traditional Egyptian in a tapestry of brilliant colors, the Roman Emperor Augustus, Disappointingly, visitors may before has Egypt under Roman Sarcophagi were replaced, as of scenes depicting the recur- the temple was a tribute to the stand inside but not explore rule been explored this com- the Sarcophagus of ring thematic elements of Goddess Isis and a Nubian the temple's entirety. prehensively. By beginning the Artemidora Circa A.D. 60-70 Egyptian life: banquetry, ruler's sons, who fought with While there are a great many exhibit with the Roman displays. Her mask portrays a mourning, dancing, hunting, the Romans in the war against things to see at the Gallery, try Period, we get a sense of just young woman with a jeweled and craftsmanship. Most of the the Queen of Meroc. The large visiting in mid-May when you how powerful a force Egypt garland and tight curls - very scenes in this exhibit directly windows, trees, and a replica can truly experience Egypt as it was in shaping future civiliza- Roman-looking indeed. Not reflect those taken from the of the Nile River, contribute to once was . •

www.rclcobscrvcr.com Arts & Culture 20 The Observer April 7, 2004 Kieran Culkin opens up post-party By David Graver, FCLC '07 CONTRIBUTING WRITER I Up Close and Personal he did ever reside there, he responded Kieran Culkin politely, "I actually lived in the base- ment of the church on the corner," "I'm sure you are going to ask what This was not Culkin's first stage work. Culkin remarked. "It was great, they fed everyone asks: Seven-and-a-half, twice, He spent time in London's West Side in me peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and not in the morning," actor Kieran Kenneth Longeran's play "This is-, our hourly." When questioned whether the Culkin began. Youth." - His ' preference, however, peanut butter was chunky or smooth, he Fresh from a stage reading with Brian remains in film, where he got his start as had no comment. Dennehy, the 22-year-old Culkin sported Fuller McCallister in "Home Alone." At this point, two drunk 22-year-old faded jeans and a navy t-shirt, standing in Since then, he turned in critically Manhattanites approached Culkin for a stark contrast to the Armani-clad, Chanel acclaimed performances in "The Cider picture. He took the adoration in stride drenched socialites at the post-party of House Rules," "Dangerous Lives of Altar and mildly flirted with them. The distrac- Neil Labute's MCC Theater benefit. The Boys" and the title role in "Igby Goes tion of the party was visible on his face. brutally honest 5"6' actor agreed to speak Down." The latter role earned him a Later on in the evening, several to The Observer, provided he had three Golden Globe nomination. younger ladies from N£w Jersey things: a Magnolia Bakery cupcake, a Culkin was born and bred in expressed their awe that the interview glass of champagne, and his "lawyer," Manhattan. Having lived in New York had gone on for so long. They comment- also known as long-time friend and stage City his entire life, he has no desire to ed that Culkin had been short with them, actor Brett Tabisel. He also made the leave. Though time in London offered bordering on rude. request that he not be referred to as "Mr. CulldnOnline.com him a chance to see more of the world, "Sometimes I get freaked out," Culkin Actor Kieran Culkin gets candid with Culkin." life abroad did not pique an interest to said of his adoring fans. "I'm not used to The Observer at the post-party of Neil When asked how he became live elsewhere. Culkin used to live with it." Labute's MCC Theater benefit. involved with the MCC Theater, a non brothers Macaulay and Rory on West For someone accused of being out of profit Off-Broadway Theater produc- 60th Street. These days, the actor cur- control, Culkin seems to have a steady tion company, he tossed out, "I'm not rently owns an apartment in Greenwich grasp on his own life and his acting abil- paparazzi who were waiting for a picture even sure," and a chuckle. "But it's Village. ity, captivating audiences and fans. His of any of the many stars attending the been really amazing." The benefit Rumors had been rampant at FCLC as humor and laid back attitude reflect a event, he left the feeling that this actor allowed him to reunite with his "Igby to his status and eviction from South very self-assured young actor. does what he wants; the world will see Goes Down" cast mates Susan Park Towers located directly across from As he left the back entrance of the his next project when he feels like the Sarandon and Amanda Peet. McMahon Hall. When tactfully asked if Little Shubert Theater to avoid lingering right one has come his way. • TV audiences tune in to Reading this watch 'The Apprentice' 'Violet Hour' By Elisa Falch, FCLC '06 TELEVISION OBy Lorraine Lacey, FCLC '05 STAFF WRITER STAFF WRITER 1 The Apprentice We all know Donald Trump as the mogul real- from the beginning of the show, but things esca- Playwright Richard Greenberg, who won a Tony Award for his estate developer and casino owner. Now, howev- lated during a project in which each team had to play 'Take Me Out," is living up to his reputation ofbeing one of the er, he has recently added television star to hisiist renovate an apartment. While working, greatest new American playwrights with his piece "The Violet of accomplishments. Manigault-Stallworth was hit on the head by a Houc" His witticism combined with the ability to portray a firm and The NBC reality show "The Apprentice" pre- tiny piece of plaster and claimed she had a con- truthful grasp on reality make his latest play, which opened on miered in January and is produced by both cussion. Her "concussion" prevented her from Broadway on Nov. 6,2003, a pleasure to read. Trump and Mark Burnett, the creator of pulling her weight during future projects. "violet Hour" takes place in 1919. John Pace Seavering is a "Survivor." According to USA Today, approxi- Contestants argued with her over her perfor- young Manhattan publisher who is at the beginning of his career. He mately 15 million viewers tune in each week to mance on projects and even whether or not she cannot decide whether to print his lover's memoir or his best friend's see who will be fired next by Trump. could take time from working to have lunch. novel, and each is pressuring him to make a decision in his favor. . The show consists of two teams, Protege and The tension continued to mount between Seavenng's decision is further complicated with die mysterious Versacorp, who are given an assignment each Manigault-Stallworth and the other contestants arrival of a new machine that prints out pages of novels from the week by Trump and must compete to see who is and finally exploded in a boardroom blowout. future, thus providing Seavering with knowledge of historical and the most profitable. Past assignments have She called her fellow teammate, Heidi Bressler, personal events to come and of the aftermath of publishing the nov- included selling lemonade, running a rickshaw "classless and unprofessional/1 Since Manigault- els. company, and developing prize packages for a Stallworth was a major source of distraction to In addition to the ability to read about what happens with his charity auction. the contestants and did not contribute to the friends, employees, and the result of his publications, Seavering is Each team must select a contestant to be pro- team, she was fired. also able to read about historical events that take place after 1919. For ject manager for each project. The team who . In addition to quarrels between the contes- example, a novel is published that makes reference to World War H, makes the most money is declared the winner tants, there's Trump, who is at times so conceit- impr/ing that there will be a second monumental war. This surprises and receives a reward. Rewards have, included ed it's humorous. One week, the project manager Seavering and his co-workers, who just saw the end of World War L trips to Trump's upstate estate, helicopter rides of the winning team was awarded TO minutes Using a witty, frank style of writing, Greenberg references prob- around Manhattan, and an overnight stay at the with Trump, who described the prize as an lems that office workers can relate to today. For example, he ques- Trump Taj Mahal with $3000 for gambling. The opportunity many people would like. Also, when tions why he had to study Latin and learn the lymphatic system in project manager and two teammates, chosen by Trump talks about one of his numerous build- order to sort through clutter and "miles and miles of paper." the project manger, from the losing team must ings, casinos or golf courses, the viewer mu3t The concept of the machine that prints pages of novels of the face Trump in the boardroom. constantly be reminded they are the "world's future makes the reader wonder if he himself would like to know the In the boardroom, Trump and two of his finest" or the "best in the world." future. As much as Seavering is struggling with the decision of which employees, George Ross and Carolyn Kepcher, Trump, however, does have a sense of humor book to publish, one wonders whether or not he would like to know question the contestants regarding their strate- and will occasionally poke fun at himself. On the this information after reading the consequences that ensued gies. The contestants leave the boardroom, while March 25, episode, while giving a tour of a new Greenberg also delves into racial issues that were present at the Trump and his assistants decide who is the weak- golf course he is developing,-which upon com- time "The Violet Hour"' takes place: Seavering's lover is a prominent est player. The contestants are then called back pletion will be the "world's greatest," the wind black singer. The two face issues that couples of different races faced into the boardroom where Trump shouts his now began to blow Trump's hair. Jokingly he during this time period, such as having to conceal their relationship famous phrase, "You're fired," to one of the con- remarked that this proves once and for all that and facing criticism from their friends, which added an interesting testants. his hair is real. historical perspective to the play. An interesting writing technique that The show is surprisingly entertaining. The Only a few episodes remain until the live Greenberg implements is that he italicizes and capitalizes words to fights between contestants, in addition to finale on April 15 when Trump will announce convey the emphasis he feels should be placed on them. In context Trump's self-praise, is something unmatched by this season's winner. The winner will be given a this technique helps the reader understand the humor and other emo- any other reality show. Contestant Omarosa job working for Trump and a $250,000 salary. tions found in these intonations in the way that Greenberg himself Manigault-Stallworth contributed greatly to the Fans of the show need not worry because the developed. tension on the show. Tension existed between show will be returning for a second season and "The Violet Hour" provides for a quick and easy read. It is a very Monigault-Stnllworth and her fellow teammates casting has already begun. • interesting story that explores cultural and historical issues and one to which everyone faced with daily decisions can relate. • www.rclcobservev.com The Observer Literary 21 Literary Jolly Rancher: A sweet sweet death

By Natalie Zeno, FCLC '05 While I unwrapped one Jolly Rancher and stuffed the for help, but there was nobody around. 'Where the hell CONTRIBUTING WRITER rest in my jeans .pocket, I knew on approaching my is everybody?" I thought again, beginning to panic. "The building, that my chances of hanging out were gone. I day I decide to choke everyone stays home and watches It was a warm summer night when I nearly choked to put the candy in my mouth and as the sweetness made rented movies.' . ' death on a Jolly Rancher candy. I was 13 at the time and my saliva run wild, I suddenly remembered my good Coughing loudly, spitting out what I thought was my quite bored. The streets were practically empty, which friend Bianca. guts, the Jolly Rancher stubbornly made itself at home was peculiar for a summer night such as this. In good Instead of crossing the street, which is what I needed in my throat I could not breathe and tears were running weather, East 122nd street was usually saturated with to do in order to enter my building, I decided to stay on down my cheek making my face cool in the summer Hispanic mothers chasing after their bratty kids. There the opposite side of the street and continue walking. night breeze. Surprisingly, I was able to think to myself, was no sign of the school kids with book bags too large Bianca lived on the ninth floor of my tall building and in 'Am I going to die?' Frightened suddenly by the thought for their bodies, who look up at their mothers like sad order to see if she was on her balcony, I would have to of dying due to a lodged cherry Jolly Rancher, I did the puppies begging to get an icy from the icy man. be across the street from my building. So I continued to only thing that came to mind. Still facing my building, I Everybody was gone, even the pre-teenage boys who cut walk in the direction of my.building. The Jolly Rancher bend over and stick my finger in my mouth hoping to school just to stand on the corner. 'Where is every- tasted especially good in my mouth that night and for vomit the candy out. body?' I thought to myself as I unsuccessfully walked some reason, I began to feel a little better. Who knew? It worked. As my stomach reacted to the toward the corner of the street in search of a familiar When I got directly across from my building with finger in the back of my mouth, old juice and food all face. enough distance, which would allow me to see if Bianca minced into an ambiguous brown liquid came soaring up I stopped at the local corner store determined to buy was home, on her balcony, I stopped. Facing my build- my throat. Riding the vicious wave of my sudden vomit, candy, in hopes that the sweetness would fill the empty ing I looked up forgetting that I still had the tasty Jolly the Jolly Rancher lay swimming in my extract on the void inside of me where pleasure was supposed to be. Rancher in my mouth. I do not know whether it was the street floor. I coughed and gagged some more, gasping Inside the store, the counter was clear, high and at eye- overwhelming feeling of looking up a thirty story, hard for air in relief. I defeated the Jolly Rancher. I level with me. I stared hypnotically at the candy heaven mountain-like building or the fact that Bianca was not in thought and was not going to die. Still holding my as the beautiful array of colors swelled my vision. I her balcony that made me choke. throat, which still stung with pain, I finally crossed the snapped out of it and asked for five cherry Jolly When I lifted my head, the Jolly Rancher slid down street toward my building and decided to call it a night. Ranchers. Jolly Ranchers were always my favorite the back of my throat like a snake and I gagged. I got home and told my family about the entire event. candy; they only cost five cents and because they are a Instinctively, I swung my head down, grasping at my As I told the anecdote, I surprised even myself in disbe- hard candy, thus they last longer. I happily gave my throat, which was being scrapped by the corners of the lief that such an adventure could ever happen to me. quarter to the clerk in exchange for my five cherry Jolly Jolly Rancher. Suddenly I became aware of the dimen- Maybe it was the previous sense of boredom or the near Ranchers, unbeknownest to me that I would never again sions of this dangerous candy as it forced itself more and death experience that surged the rush that I felt, but for eat another Jolly Rancher after that night. more, deeper into the pit of my throat. The carfdy was some reason, I felt proud that my day was not a complete I lef the bodega, turned the corner and headed toward long, hard, with sharp corners and I was choking. waste and that when faced with death; I overcame, and my building, which was in the middle of the block. Not knowing what to do, I desperately looked around defeated the wicked Jolly Rancher. • Forgotten melody Cabana By J.P. Mangalindan, FCLC '05 "Brady Bunch." My mom, the oldest of nine, ARTS AND CULTURE EDITOR poses in" baggy dresses, waiting for the •no son moment when the flash has died, she can I study the young woman in the black and change and wreak havoc again. I put these By Deborah Speken, FCLC '04 white photo: her flowing black locks frame her photos in a pile mentally marked "Mom's CONTRIBUTING WRITER caramel complexion, her gentle, almond- tomboy years." shaped eyes sparkle. She sits with a cap and Found one. A banquet hall. Balloons and Churn the butter dear one, gown upright and dignified. The woman purs- streamers line the ceiling. Cranelike napkins Pre-heat the mantle. ing her lips for the camera smiles as though and crystal glasses line the table. My mom Douse the area with gasoline and mark oar. whereabouts here. she knows a secret. absentmindedly curls her hair around a finger Ain't nothing to be afraid of. "You found some pictures," mom says. The as she talks to a young man hanging on her Ain't nothing to regret. • . . chopping of fruits and vegetables has stopped, every word. I can almost hear her rich, throaty Our names shall deliver glory to this town, but I don't realize. She's standing beside me laughter fill the room like music. - Once our mission is complete. now. I hand her the graduation photo; she "That's a party I went to during medical exhales and smiles bashfully before taking a school," she says. "Back before I met your Search the bedrooms dog, look. dad." Though she stares at the photo, I know Respect your name. "She was so young then," she sighs. "So she's not really looking. No daisies, no roses, no mercy, no forgiveness, ;. . young ... and pretty." My mom sweeps aside a "I worked in the military hospital back then No thank yous, no goodbyes. pile of old photos as carefully as one would put when I was training. Soldiers would come in, Kneel to my order and set the place ablaze. aside a fragile vase or family heirloom. She some because they were hurt, others because scoops the ends of her black dress beneath her they wanted the attention. There was this one Now view in pride as our masterpiece takes shape. legs before resting on a spot beside me. The guy..." She stops herself and laughs. Her girl- ..Crumbling, to the ground like a forest of mamifacturable trees. afternoon sun streams through the windows of ish giggle rings pure nostalgia. "They wanted the living room onto her face. For an instant, attention from me. But, that was back when I Watch in glory dear one, . ' the two women separated by some 20 years are was pretty." , Your papa set you right . ••'\ • one and the same. "Mom..." Ain*t.«iobody gonna mess with you boy, "You're really skinny here," I admit. I had "When I walked into a room, the guys would . Tiil'ybur last God-given day fakes flight. ^ ''-,'•, seen other photos of my mom, but most of notice. They'd look at me and I'd think, 'so them were taken before this feminine renais- this is what it's like.'" She runs her fingers diers flocked to - I wonder what it would've been like to have sance; the teenage mom I knew was an over- through her hair, now half the length of what it known this woman. weight, glum tomboy dragged and pulled once was. The tangy smell of beef and tamarind permeates the room. screaming through adolescence, a teen who "What what's like?" I scratch my head. The spell is broken. I take these photos, holding them close, preferred reading or backyard brawling to "What it's like to be pretty." I giggle. My walking past the kitchen to my bedroom filled with books and shopping, dating or cooking. mom pauses; her eyes refocus. A gentle smile old souvenirs from grade-school field trips. I tuck the pictures "This was taken right after 1 had graduated touches her face like a swan skimming the sur- away in a shoebox sandwiched between crayon drawings and college and entered medical school," she says. face of a lake before it fully touches down to birthday cards to be forgotten until I have the nerve to clean up I sift through other snapshots, looking for rest. I almost expect her to pat my head. She's or we move out. other glimpses from that period. I notice these, probably thinking I'm too young to understand "Dinnertime!" I check to make sure the photos are there unlike many other family photos, are inno par- and probably won't understand for a long time. again before leaving, My mouth waters uncontrollably as I wait ticular order, and few and far between. I feel She puts the photo aside with the shot of a at the table, watching my mom - the Asian beauty and chef pictures of corroded wrought-iron gates, over- woman holding a secret and walks into the extraordinaire - through the doorway. She hums some '70s bal- run lawns, and ancient households. A line of kitchen to check on dinner. I peer at these pho- lad, probably something about love and loss, living and learn- children squirm in hand-me-downs with plas- tos for another minute: the mom I never really ing. She's forgotten the words, but remembers the tune tered smiles, like some Asian equivalent to the knew, the confident flirt, the med student sol- perfectly. •

til www.fclcobacrvev.com The Observer April 7, 2004 Soccer mom: A modern superhero By Christine Burbach, FCLC '04 Bud Light. summer camp. . STAFF WRITER As if this is not enough pain and hassle, these Most importantly, Nances, Sues, Carols, and Barbs Midwest Nances and Barbs experience so much more can pever lose the essence of their personality either: A huge epidemic has struck Midwest mothers, the strife. Many suffer with the problem of deciding the Midwest accent. They have to practice their ahhh- original league of soccer moms. They struggle and toil which J. Crew or Gap or Banana Republic or Old hhhs, saying phrases like, "Pardon my French, but that in their daily chores, but no one takes notice because Navy store to shop at in order to find their sons and is craaap," or "Wow, Debbie is a fantaaastic girl and they are too busy watching "American Idol." Kids daughters the perfect pair of slacks with a matching her husband was really romaaantic when he took her drown out their cries for help by blasting Van Halen's top that is on sale. Unfortunately, these stores are only to the Sears tower." A Midwest soccer mama must "Panama." It is -time that citizens of this meat-loving on every other corner, which extended commute just alwlys keep up her image. region involve themselves in the problems %f dirty adds to their stress. Oh, the agony. In addition, they If ever inspected, one of these moms would have to laundry, the exhaustion of sculpting a perfectly must also be slaves to fashion ensuring that they con- carry in her purse cash, credit cards, a cell phone washed-out perm, and the hardships of driving a trag- stantly look great for the public eye when they pur- that's always turned off, Kleenex, baby wipes, crack- ically ugly rhinivan. These women need help. chase Shake 'N Bake at the Piggly Wiggly or meet ers, carrot slices in a Ziploc bag, antibacterial gel, toi- Who really understands what the soccer mom must their child's teacher at Parent/Teacher conferences. let paper, an umbrella, an address book, an extra pair endure in their daily endeavors? Most fail to see the These pathetic mothers spend hours looking for the of panty hose, a tube of hot pink lipstick and a can of difficulty of their tiresome schedules as they sweat perfect dickey to match their blue sweater which mace. Otherwise, the other women would ostracize blood for a cheap mug or pin that has "#1 MOM" proudly displays their math skills in bright red stitch- her from the community. emblazened on it. They must wake up at 7 a.m. and ing: 2+2=4. The perfect pair, of tapered, pleated jeans Constant pressure like this could force these ladies prepare breakfast, which the kids learn as the most with an elastic waistline must complement their styl- to crack and do something rash like throwing out the important meal. Then pack the children's lunches and ish look. Most caution each other about the danger of junk food from the pantry or refusing to fold the laun- send them off to school, all in time for a few minutes corduroys between massive thighs so they usually dry. These women must be appreciated. What can be plopped on the couch to watch the Today Show, fan- stick to the more fitting denim. done about the giant weight on their shoulders? tasizing what it would be like to be one of the lucky The list continues for these women endlessly work- Friends, husbands, and children heed my warning and few who freezes her ass off in the cold outside the stu- ing and striving. The soccer mom has to find the right tell them what a great job they're doing and pump dio and holding a stupid juvenile sign while shouting pair of Keds to cushion their tiny feet under their them full of alcohol and Valium to calm them down. like a retard. pudgy frames as they wander around the craft store This is only part of the solution though. Here's the Afterwards, these Mother Theresa incarnates spend for two hours, searching for glittery crap to glue answer: more carpools, coupon swap meets, and a a grueling day running errands like dropping off/pick- together. All the Sues and Carols must know exactly whistle to blow on anyone who breaks the pleasant ing up dry cleaning, food shopping, vacuuming, and when the fruit snacks are buy one get one free, they realm of conversation by mentioning politics or reli- cursing at the TV as the women witness torrid love have to map out each route before hand so as not to gion. These women need to form support groups affairs on their favorite soaps and "Judge Mathis." use too much gas on the minivan or if they are lucky, counseling each other on the best bargains for food, Their selfless acts would astonish anyone if someone an SUV. They must know which Wal-Mart and Sears dance classes, sports equipment, and restaurants. If took the time to notice their incredibly exhausting sells the best jewelry, and how to make and properly they work together, then they can survive, and in the efforts. The day ends for them only after they cook drink a white wine spritzer. They should also have the background the families should lend their support. dinner and wash the dishes. Only then can they final- latest gossip on the gym teacher and the cheerleading Only then can these overworked moms find some ly take a mere moment to catch their breath, brush coach at the local school, the schedule for the park relief in the mad, crazy, cooky, and dangerous world their modified mullets and kick back with a 40oz. of 'district karate classes, and the dates and places for of the soccer mom. • The pain which has been passed on By Kristin Hutton, FCLC '06 dry they seemed sealed shut. for a few days, but she was in bed at home for two weeks CONTRIBUTING WRITER "Mom," I whispered, "it's me." No response. I lightly right before. I gave her calves the longest massage ever. grasped her bony hand beneath the scratchy wool blan- I wanted to do anything I could to make her feel more ket and spoke to her once more. comfortable. She smiled as I kneaded my hands over her That long corridor was so cold and uninviting. The Her eyes opened slowly, those heavy lids wanted to legs. It was the only thing I could do" to ease her pain. cinder block walls were painted a washed out chambray remain closed, but peering from underneath were the I stayed there with her for a few hours, just my mom and lined with orderly carts holding sparse amounts of warm blue eyes that I remember seeing first every morn- and me, although she was hardly awake due to the high gowns and sheets. The empty identical hallways were a ing when she used to wake me for school. She was happy dosage of morphine that she was on. I held her hand and confusing maze to get to her room. Going to hospitals to see me. ' just looked at her. I don't even remember what I was has never been easy for me; I always tend to get nau- Her throat was dry, so she motioned for me to get her thinking then, but when my brothers arrived I felt I had seous, partly from that distinct hospital smell. I didn't hospital issued plastic yellow cup from the night stand. It to go. want to go, and I thought that maybe if I didn't then, looked like it took a million watts of energy for her to 1 gently touched her face and leaned next to her ear maybe she wouldn't be there. take a sip of water from that straw. I felt so bad for her. and told her I was about to go. She opened her eyes. But she was. Her room was the last one on the right. She had never been this weak during the past two and a "I love you mom, I'll be back tomorrow." The last door. Her bed was the one closest to the window, half years since she had been diagnosed with pancreatic She told me she loved me too and that she looked for- mostly hidden by the wraparound curtain, providing only cancer. Every Friday I would go with her when she ward to seeing me tomorrow and I left. a glimpse of a lumpy bed! received her chemo-therapy treatments. The nurses My oldest brother woke me the next morning and told She was sleeping when I pulled back the curtain and always commented on how well she was doing. S.he was me that mom had passed away. I had gone to sleep think- sat down. The chair was hard and stiff and wobbly, one working up until a month ago. ing of what I could bring to her that would brighten her of the legs was too short. It was so cold in that room and As I sat there next to that drafty, curtain less window day. I had thought of things to tell her that I had forgot- she only had one blanket which she had brought with her on that gray April afternoon, it never occurred to me that ten the day before. But it didn't matter anymore. She from home. It was pulled up to her neck so that only her this would be the last time my mpther and I would talk. wasn't there. face was visible. I would have had something better to say. Instead I just The entire time she was sick I never thought she was Her once radiant skin was loose and dull, and her hair told her how school was and what I had been up to late- going to die in that cold barren hospital. I knew her time was greasy and out of place, it hadn't been washed in ly. She lay there and listened to me talk and it reminded was coming but it made me mad to think that she spent weeks. Her cheeks were saggy and the skin beneath her me of how she sat with me and told me stories when I her last days in an uncomfortable hospital bed. My sister, nose was red and irritated like she had been using paper was sick in bed with the chicken pox when I was a little the nurse, said that she didn't feel anything anyway towels instead of Puffs when she sneezed. Her usual pas- girl. because of all the medication they had her on. I would sion pink Revlon lips were the same dreary shade of She complained of cramps in her legs from being like to believe my sister, but how could my mom have flesh gray that was the rest of her face and they were so bedridden for so long. She had only been at this hospital felt no pain when I felt so much? •

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www.fclcobsevvev.com The Observer Jets set to fly over Manhattan By Jennifer Mammana,PCLC'06 There are an estimated 150 residents

STAFF WRITER ( who actually live west of 10th Avenue. The zoning of the area is outdated and The Jets in JSfew York sounds like there is poor mass-transit, all supposed something that should have always been. factors in economic stagnation. If there was one thing lacking in a city The stadium, a technologically that has virtually everything, this was it. advanced facility with a retractable roof Yet, when Mayor Michael Bloomberg and moving portions, is projected to and Governor George Pataki announced contribute more than $75 million annu- the creation of the New York Sports and ally to the area's economy. This is to be Convention Center, a plan that would done, not only through the football include a 75,000-seat stadium for the games, but also with conventions on an Jets, it wasn't exactly given a warm exhibition floor, professional soccer embrace by many New Yorkers. games, and other major events including Maybe this is rightfully so. After all, a the Super Bowl, the Final Four, and $1.4 billion endeavor is no minor political conventions. It will also accom- expense. The idea of this extravagant plish this by generating thousands of venture hits hard, especially on the wal- jobs. According to the Jets and city and newyorkjets.com lets of diligent tax-payers. It just might state officials, the projected number of The proposed NY Jets Stadium, which is slated to be built between West 30th be the case, though, that a little pain will jobs in construction of the stadium will and West 34th St., at a cost of $1.4 billion be worth a lot of gain. create over 18,000 temporary jobs and Building the stadium is only part of a over 8,500 permanent jobs. done by the Jets and leading experts of city, but it will also serve as another way plan to rebuild the underutilized Hudson To abolish concerns of the area traffic and transportation, 70 percent of for New Yorkers to get together and be Yards of Manhattan. The Jets' move to becoming overly congested and causing patrons will use mass-transit to get to the proud of who they are and where they this far West Side area, between 30th a potential traffic migraine, the MTA stadium. are from. The Jets in Jersey, as tenants of and 34th streets, has received resistance plans on extending the 7 train. All of the projections and planning, Giants stadium, weaken the spirit of the from some Broadway theater owners, According to the MTA, this transit however, still cannot guarantee a perfect NY fan. It's time for football to come community groups, and elected officials change will aid in the transformation of project. But there is a bigger picture to back to the City. It's time to welcome over alleged problems it will cause. this current storage area into a "vibrant be seen, and that is the revitalization of a home the Jets. What better way to do it According to the New York City 24-hour neighborhood" with residential, potentially magnificent area of than with a state-of-the-art complex ani- Department of City Planning, however, retail, commercial, and recreational Manhattan. It will not only bring about mating a worn-down community in the the area is of relatively low-density. uses. Also, according to detailed surveys long-term economic prosperity to the world's most vibrant city. •

MLB set to kick off historic season Interested in By Matt Chaprales, FCLC '05 So, obviously it is going to be the U a career in STAFF WRITER Yankees or Red Sox triumphing in October, right? Not so fast. This article is supposed The term "off-season" is no sports to be a preview V the 2004 MLB Season, longer applicable. These Believe it or not but the 2004 Major not a press release for the Sox and Yankees. broadcast? League Baseball (MLB) season is finally With that in mind, I will throw into the mix past four months were upon us. But wait, last season never actual- four other teams fully capable of becoming merely a brief baseball hia- ly ended, now did it? Aaron Boone hit a champions in 2004. And with everything walk-off homerun in the 1 lth inning of the else in mind, namely the Yankees and Red tus seventh game of the ALCS leading the Sox, I will fail to mention the rest of the - Matt Chaprales, Yankees over (gulp) the Red Sox. teams because, well, they just don't have a Write The Bombers then proceeded to lose the chance this year. Staff Writer final three games of the World Series to the Alas, on to the fantastic four... for Marlins, and owner George Steinbrenner The Philadelphia Phillies. Changing of had to watch the visiting team drink cham- the guard is going to be an understatement in off credence to a team that contends every pagne in (double gulp) his own house. the National League (NL) East. The Atlanta year but can never seem to actually advance the Then the Red Sox got Schilling, the Braves, who have reigned supreme since the in October. Well this year, if they get there, Yankees got everyone else, the Red Sox early 90s, are going to fall, and the Phils are they will advance. The Astros present a bal- tried to get A-Rod, and the Yankees got A- not only primed to end Atlanta's NL East anced offense to supplement a starting five Sports Rod. run, but also to make a run of then- own in with eclectic talent. Roy Oswalt and Wade Thus ... October. They kept Kevin Millwood, signed Miller are two of the great young pitchers in The term "off-season" is no longer Tim Worrell and Billy Wagner, and implod- the game. Clemens and Pettitte are two of sections! applicable. These past four months were ed Veterans Stadium. AH great moves. the great October warriors of all time. The merely a brief baseball hiatus. The Anaheim Angels. Any team one potential is there to make Steinbrenner sportseditor So here we are, four months removed year removed from a championship season ticked off in ways he could never have from the last real game of baseball. is dangerous. Especially when that team imagined. @ Nevertheless, the appropriately deemed adds Vladimir Guerrero, Bartolo Colon, and The Cubbies, on the other hand, are a fclcobserver.com "new arms race" between Boston and New Kelvim Escobar. The Angels won it all in team that had visions of the World Series York has managed to occupy sports and 2002, then failed to even contend for the dancing in their heads just a little prema- news headlines alike over the past winter. post-season last year. Drive and desire turely last year. But this year is different. It There was a time when the MLB winter always count in baseball, and the Angels are is only April and people in Wriggly-ville are meetings were the only goings-on during the a gritty bunch of players with a few marquee thinking Series for the Cubs. And justifiably cold months that connect fall and spring. names to augment both their talent and so, as the NLCS runners-up added veteran That was before Game 7, before Aaron image. Watch out, Oakland. Greg Maddux to an already impressive Boone, before Josh Beckett. The Chicago Cubs and Houston pitching staff. Granted, only Steve Bartman Due to the unforecasted play of a few Astros. Hands down the NL's version of the could have altered the fates last year, but unlikely heroes, the New York-Boston thing Yankees and Red Sox, which is why I must having Maddux to school young phenoms has grown into the greatest round-the-clock group them together. I'll even go further to Mark Prior and Kerry Wood can only be reality program since The Truman Show. say that any other year this would be the good news for the still-broken-hearted Cubs Chances are if you go up to someone in the rivalry in the league. The Cubs' miraculous fans. The Cubs will be around in October. street and ask them who's going to win the defeat in last year's NLCS, coupled with the Something tells me Bartman will not. American League East; there will be a pret- 'Stro's using their Texas-tint to back their Any of the teams mentioned above could ty even split between two certain teams. If way into the Boston-New York fiasco has plausibly find themselves getting fitted for you then ask them who they think is going to created the most interesting sub-plot in rings this fall, but, then again, no one win the World Series, it would be safe to MLB history. thought the Marlins had a chance last year. assume that one of those two teams is again Yes, Andy Pettittc and Roger Clemens are So who'll win it all this year? Who knows? mentioned. both Astros, which immediately gives play- That's why they play the games. • Sports WFUV, breeding ground for Sports Broadcasters

ByRichSavino,FCLC'o5 ing heritage, some WFUV live radio station,'" according bonus. Marty would come in The WFUV student sports STAFF WRITER alumni have gone on to have to Ralph Jennings, WFUV once a week for a workshop, staff has covered the World successful sports writing general manager. listen to our tapes with the Series, the Super Bowl, the careers: Jack Curry of the New But it's not just the on-air group, and breakdown our per- Stanley Cup and NBA Finals. Between O'Hare Hall and York Times and Malcolm experience that WFUV pro- formance. His insights and "There is a certain aura that Edward's Parade stands Moran of USA Today. vides. "I knew how to write .advice were so invaluable," goes with WFUV. [The press] Keating Hall at FCRH. Inside "WFUV's reputation was news, read news, do play-by- said Dedes. knows when they see you out Keating Hall lies WFUV, one of the underlying reasons play, be a DJ, edit tape," said Glickman passed away in there at the various games, that Public Radio from Fordham why I chose Fordham," said Breen. "When I got out after 2001. However, current you are taking this job very University, an establishment Spero Dedes, FCRH '00, YES four years I had a lot of audi- WFUV Executive Sports seriously," said Joe- Buono, rich in tradition. WFUV has Network. "I knew going in I tion tapes, whereas kids when Producer, Bob Ahrens, contin- FCRH '04, current sports man- established a reputation not wanted to pursue sports broad- they get out of school don't ues his legacy. "Now, even ager at WFUV. Putting that only as one of the great music casting as a career, and to me, have a lot of hands on experi- with Marty gone, Bob still WFUV flag on the microphone radio stations in New York there really, was no other alter- ence." brings in some of the top pro- results in instant credibility. City, but also as a place where native. It seemed like each of "Everything, that WFUV fessionals in the business once There is always a Fordham students have excelled in on- the major professional sports means to me begins with a week to spend time with the person willing to lend a hand air sports coverage. teams in New York had Marty Glickman," said Chris students from 'FUV, and share to another Fordham guy or gal. The list of WFUV alumni announcers from Fordham." Carrino, FCRH '92. "Marty with them some of their expe- "Because of the Fordham con- who currently work in the field "WFUV simply provides was a legendary broadcaster, a riences. Again, something that nection, Bob Papa gave me my of sports broadcasting is rather students with the experience pioneer in his field. He taught you won't get anywhere else," first internship with the Giants impressive: Vin Scully (play- they need to excel in the field. us the essence of sports broad- said Dedes. and has been instrumental in by-play voice of the Los That gave me a lot of confi- casting and how to do it prop- "Our guys are doing every- my career," said Carrino. Angeles Dodgers), Mike dence that I was ahead of the erly. Although he's been gone thing that they would do at "When I see Mike Breen at Breen (radio play-by-play game," said Mike Breen, for a few years now, I still hear WFAN or 1050 ESPN Radio," various arenas around the voice of the New York Knicks FCRH '83, MSG Network. his voice every time I step up explained Ahrens, friend to country, he often takes me - WFAN), Michael Kay (play- The WFUV sports staff of to the mic." Glickman. aside and offers critiques and by-play voice of the New York 35 Fordham students has According to author David "When you have the chance support. In turn, I try and do Yankees - YES Network), Bob unprecedented opportunities. Halberstam, "Marty Glickman to take a 50,000 Watt station in the same thing for the younger Papa (radio play-by-play voice "There are not too many public was the voice of an entire market number one and be a guys and the current students." of the New York Giants - radio stations that actually do sport, the unmistakable sound staff member at the station and "I always tell young people WFAN), Chris Carrino (radio have that many students. that said basketball". work shoulder to shoulder trying to get into the business play-by-play voice of the New People get training, when you Glickman was the broadcast with seasoned professionals, it that they need to get good Jersey Nets - WOR), Spero go away from here, graduate, coach at WFUV from 1987 to is a different level of experi- instruction combined with Dedes (A-10 TV, NBA TV, walk out the door, you can say, 1999. ence," said Jennings, one of hands on, practical experi- YES Network), and the list 'I worked in public radio sta- . "Marty Glickman's pres- the key players in WFUV's ence," said Carrino. goes on. tion WFUV. No this wasn't a ence during my four years was transition to a public radio sta- WFUV is a great place to In addition to the broadcast- Student activity, this was a real huge. It was like an added tion. start. *. • Serving up a new season on the courts Weeks of ByMarkDzieniiaii,PCLC'o5 UPDATE STAFF WRITER March 16, Women's Tennis The Lady Rams of the tennis March 23 courts have just started then- u spring season and hopes are We are still a young high at FCRH. The team, led by team and building SCOREBOARD head coach Leslie Allen, a for- Ram Ramblings mer WTA Tour standout in her toward a champi- professional playing days, is onship.. .anything By Vin Gurrieri, FCLC '05 hopeful of improving from last can happen, but we SPORTS EDITOR season's encouraging perfor- mance. still have some work The team finished last year to do Baseball: with an overall record of 12 - Leslie Allen, Fordham 7 - Pace 1 wins and seven losses, and fea- Women's Tennis Coach Fordham 8 - Hofstra 2 tured a conference record of 99 Fordham 6 - Dayton 4 three and two. They finished in (A-10 Conf. game) seventh place in the 2003 A-10 said Allen, "It is a matter of Fordham 5 - Dayton 3 Championships. what we know how to do and (11 inn.) • "We are hoping for a winning how we can apply it on the (A-10 Conf. game) season," said Allen, who was court." Fordham 7 - Dayton 4 hired last August. "We have According to Allen the team (A-10 Conf. game) some tough matches ahead of is talented and knowledgeable. Manhattan 4 - Fordham 4 us, bnt we should pull through." "They each have an individ- The team started off this sea- ual knowledge of their own Baseball team record: 9-10-1 son with a 7-0 loss to Rutgers game and their team-mates University. game," she said. "They all know Softball: "After losing our first match, how to motivate each other we are continuing to train in the from the sideline." Fordham 3 - Temple 2 same way we have," said Allen. With a record of one win and (A-10 Conf. game) "Some of the matches were one loss the team is continuing Temple 2 - Fordham 0 close and could have gone to hope for the best. "We arc (A-10 Conf. game) either way. Everyone did well." still a young team and building Fordham 5 - Hartford 4 Allen's plan worked as the tpward a championship," said Fordham 8 - Hartford 7 team went on to win their sec- Allen. "Will it happen this year? fordhamsport8.net ond match by a 6-1 score Tdon't know. Anything can hap- Softball team record: 20-10 against Manhattan College. "A pen, but we still have some Sophomore team member Doina Sandor in action. lot of hard work has paid off," work to do." •

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