Fordham Movie Misses Premiere by Pete Birle Twenty Hindsight Saw That We Wouldn't Make the Poe Papers, Otherwise Known As the It
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Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Bronx, New York Permit No. 7608 Mr. Manners - see centerfold Fordham Movie Misses Premiere by Pete Birle twenty hindsight saw that we wouldn't make The Poe Papers, otherwise known as The it. But, we were excited and determined that it Fordham Movie, was not ready for screening would be finished on time," she said. at the time of its scheduled premiere Friday The movie was scheduled to be shown at evening due to editing problems, according to 8:45 p.m., following a parade of the stars, an Drew Gagner, FC '88, master of ceremonies. opening address by Gagner, a salutation by While over 300 students, parents, faculty members, administrators, and trustees waited in the McGinley Center Ballroom for the arri- '' We should have made • val of the film, Director Sue Borden, resident I director of New Hall was down at Columbia the decision to University putting the finishing touches on the picture. Production and editing delays ensued, postpone it Wednesday and as a result, the showing was postponed I until Tuesday night. or Thursday. Twenty- "It became a nice, elegant affair that turned into a sham, a mockery. In a million twenty hindsight saw years, we could have never imagined this," Gagner said. that we wouldn H make hours. I had been editing all week, alone, with the phone call at 9:30 p.m. to bring the un- According to Tom Ellett, FC'86, execu- it" a lack of facilities," Borden said. "Friday ' tive producer, a total of $2640 was spent on finished film up to Rose Hill, she attempted to afternoon we had to redub a scene with Father make one more cut, which she said normally the premiere, with $1250 going loward renting — Susan Borden O'Hare. Tom [Ellett] did not give me a definite takes five minutes. It lasted one hour, and by the equipment and the operator for the week- Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Joseph time. I lost my perspective. When I'm done, then, Ellett had already made his second an- end, $425 for the programs, $350 for decora- McGowan, and an opening prayer by the Rev. I'm done," she added. nouncement. lions, $320 for invitations and postage, $140 Francis Stroud, S.J. A'reception with music But, one student has told The Ram he "It wasn't intentional on my part," for the limousine and gratuity, $120 for the was to follow. <\t about 9:30 p.m., Ellett an- had offered Borden help with the editing Borden said. "I didn't play around. I wasn't piano player, and $35 for the tape itself. nounced to the crowd the film would arrive process but had been ignored. He added he trying to deliberately sabotage the film. I really Borden said there was a lack of conimu- shortly but would only be three-quarters of the had experience with such films, since in high thought there would be people there to see it. | nication between Ellett and her. way finished. Al 10:45 p.m. he announced the school he and a friend wrote, directed and "I made a.wrong judgment. I wasn't "We should have made the decision to postponement of the screening. edited their own video film. aware of what was going on. I worked just as postpone it Wednesday or Thursday. Twenty- "Come Friday, I had had no sleep in 60 According to Borden, when she received hard as anyone else did on the film," she added. Ellett preferred not to comment Gagner, along with Jill Brande, FC '86, Peterson New was in charge of the premiere, a night which highlighted a non-alcoholic bar, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres provided by Saga, and piano music bv Ken Farnum. Res-Life Director ' li!i and I put a lot of work into the ewninp. We were miffed that there was no by Jacqueline Haltar *^ McGowan said he was confident that Lisa Peterson, assistant director of resi- Peterson was the right person for the job. movie." Gagner said. "I'm not personally dential life for staff and student development, "She was the best qualified person. She's cnibai•'•;'ved, but it made the school look bad. has been selected to replace outgoing Assistant done an excellent job in her current position," Thicv-lniiKlred-some-odd people were upset." Dean of Students for Residential Life Winifed he said. "I'm absolutely delighted that she continued on page 9 Wegmann effective July 1, 1986, according to accepted the offer. Fordham is very fortunate Dr. Joseph McGowan, vice president for to have someone like Lisa Peterson in our resi- student affairs. dential staff. Peterson, who worked at American Uni- "She has excellent leadership and man- versity and Georgetown University before agement abilities. This has been documented joining Fordham's residential staff last year, by the people that she's worked with like Dean said that she was surprised McGowan chose Wegmann," he said. her for the position. She added that she has According to McGowan, Peterson's task greal respect for the way Wegmann has will be much easier since Wegmann has done a operated the residential life system. good job as dean of residential life. "Peterson "1 admire the way Dean Wegmann has jias a gooc| foundation to launch her own pro- 2 run residential life," Peterson said. "She's gramS|" he said. "Wegmann is leaving the been a role model. I'd like to maintain the snip in good shape. But we're also about to things she's done here." embark on new waters." Peterson noted she understands that the job entails a large amount of responsib h y. populatioP n to 75 "She was the best However, she said Wegmann has built a solid ^ constructi;n of two new foundation in her three years at the post dormitories on the Rose Hill campus: Century qualified person. She's Wegmann could not be reached for ^ ^^ ^ ^ ^.^ tQ ^ comment. Villages, and another situated behind Queens done an excellent Peterson, who is from Tennessee sad wj|1 ^ m ^^oial m that residential life will continue to emphas e fa|, ^ job in her current creative programming events. However, she siid that she would like to increase student With more students seeking housing position. " service in the community by impressing upon accommodations and living on campus, Inside: student boarders the values of a Jesuit educa- McGowan acknowledged that Peterson faces Here Comes The Bride \-Dr. Joseph McGowan a big challenge. 2/THE RAM/Thursday, May 1, 1986 •" • '•' rV- '• i*?';'"-*''*' ?:•,?'* THE CAB CALENDAR J \VVNAVV^A^^V\*VVNAAIV1IA^ SPRING WEEKEND • it WvW Friday, Saturday, May 2 May 3 DJ on Eddie's Parade, includes 'make Special Events presents your own sundae' beginning 3:30. 'Summertime-Anytime Beach Party' • Cinevents presents: Jagged Edge. 1 p.m. - Martyr's Court Lawn. WAC Concert Committee & WAC present will provide a free BBQ. Boxer Short Mixer - $1 in boxer shorts, RHA semi-formal on Spellman Lawn. $2 w/out shorts. Sunday, May 4 Fordham Band Spring Concert 3 p.m ballroom. Alumni family day, Murphy's field. vvvwww Use this form to list events in the CAB Calendar Sponsoring Group Address Description of Event Date:, _Place Time_ -Admission Requirements. Of Interest To: • Members of Fordham University Only SSST Campus Center Director's Olfice THE RAM/Thursday, May 1, 1986/3 New USG Officers Take Over by Diane Byrne students. According to O'Rourke, McGowan "Nobody's point of view is squelched," dealing with the Administration, and that this Monday evening, Peter O'Rourke, FC plans on revising the system so that all student he said. "When there's a policy that affects person should be the USG President. '87, was sworn in as the new United Student input is taken out of lower traek proceedings, the entire University that [RHA, CSA and "The USG president is the person who Government President. O'Rourke ran in the those that cannot result in suspension or USG] feel strongly about, we battle it out in should be consulted because he is the person USG Executive Board elections for the expulsion from the University. "That would the Senate and whatever comes out of that is who was elected by the student body to Contact Party on a join ticket with Rob set up a system in which the dean would have our unified point of view, that's what we represent them ... and communicates what the Church, FC '87, the new USG executive vice the final say, you would have no recourse to president. present to the Adminsitration." Senate (the barometer of student opinion) O'Rourke summed up his expectations of Outgoing USG President Shaun actually believes ... The students should have the coming year by expressing hope for Mahoney, CBA '86, spoke about his year in one voice that communicates [their] needs," cooperation among the members of USG. 'Our major new point office and praised the people who worked with he said. "[Even though] we're all from different him. In summarizing his feelings for the parties, I really think everyone should and will is revision of the "This year I was blessed with a fantastic incoming USG officers and the year ahead of combine together and work as a unit and we'll executive board," he said. "The senators were them, Mahoney said that he felt O'Rourke will [also] fantastic this year. I think they were very get things done for Fordham," he said. student code of con- provide good leadership and hoped that the fair and had the interest at all times of the O'Rourke and Church spoke about the student government will become stronger.