The bserver THE STUDENT VOICE OF FORDHAM COLLEGE AT LINCOLN CENTER February 13, 2003 www.fclcobserver. com VOLUME XXI, Issue 9 Students and Faculty Senate Committee Won't Professors Discuss Address Divestment Petition Possible War University Invests in Arms Manufacturers By K.C. Johnston, FCLC'04 refrain from investing in weapon managers of the endowment, STAFF WRITER manufacturing companies, who are not members of the including Northrop Grumman, school, choose which compa- FCLC - The executive com- Raytheon, Lockheed-Martin, nies they think will be most mittee of the faculty senate has General Dynamics, and others. profitable for Fordham, he said. opted not to address an anti-war "Fordham is invested in "Our managers selected petition signed by 50 tenured some or all of the companies those shares," he said. "We professors. The petition asks the named on the petition," said don't make those decisions." university to abstain from Director of Treasury Operations Economics professor investing in companies Conrad Obregon, although he Shapoor Vali, who organized involved in weapons manufac- could not specify which ones. the petition, said it was inappro- turing, as well as other tools of "It is our policy not to dis- priate for the university to war. close this information," he said. invest in companies producing The petition urged the man- Obregon said the university weapons such as nuclear war- agers of the university's pen- does not choose the stocks in heads, bombs, and jets. The sion fund and endowment to which it invests. Instead, the (Continued on page 4)

Jacque Shoen Professor John Entelis, director of the Fordham's Middle Eastern studies program, lectures to students in a course about the modern Campus Middle East. New President

By Jacque Shoen, FCLC'03 Mourns STAFF WRITER Discusses Hopes FCLC - With more than 100,000 troops stationed in the Persian Loss of Gulf region and a detailed war plan to drop precision-guided bombs For University and missiles, the United States is clearly ready for war. Most Fordham students and professors, interviewed by The Observer, Shuttle argue that President Bush has not presented enough evidence to jus- tify war with Iraq, and believe that the war with Iraq will only spark By Anthony Hazell, FCLC'06 more anti-American sentiment in the Middle East. STAFF WRITER In his report to the Security Council on Jan. 27, chief weapons inspector Hans Blix concluded that Iraq has cooperated on process, FORDHAM - For but not on substance. Blix stated, "Iraq appears not to have come to the second time in NASA's 42-year (Continued on page 5) history of manned space flight, a space shuttle dis- University.Posts Negative aster occurred when the orbiter Columbia lost all naM.gov Chris Taggart / Offlc* of Public Affair* Investment Returns contact with Mission Control in Houston, The Rev. Joseph M. McShane will become Fordham's 32nd presi- Texas, just before 9 a.m. on dent on July 1. He currently serves as president of the University of By Jessica Arabski, FCLC'04 the endowments had peaked at Scranton in Pennsylvania. NEWS EDITOR one point during the year at Feb. 1. Minutes later, television approximately $250 million. screens across the nation FORDHAM - The university "We're not happy about the became flooded with images of By Susanna Hamner, FCLC'03 After a long, nationwide has posted negative annual results," said Obregon. "I think the fiery contrails and debris NEWS EDITOR search, McShane was selected investment returns for the fiscal it reflects the general overall left by the Columbia. As from a vast applicant pool. "It year ending June 30. The 9.1 market trend." Americans faced another FORDHAM - On July 1, just clicked," explained Paul percent loss, although disap- He said stock prices had national tragedy, members of the Rev. Joseph M. McShane, B. Guenther, chair of pointing, is a phenomena many plummeted in general as people the Fordham community, inter- S.J., the former dean of Fordham's board of trustees campuses across the country lost confidence in the technolo- viewed by The Observer, Fordham College at Rose Hill and member of the presidential have experienced, according to gy sector, as well as Sept. 11 expressed their sorrow and and the current president of the search committee. "You know Fordham's Director of Treasury and corporate scandal. Last year grief. University of Scranton, will when the right person comes Operations Conrad Obregon. Fordham experienced a signifi- "First thing I did was I turned succeed the Rev. Joseph A. along." At the end of the year, cantly smaller negative return to the person I was with and I O'Hare, S.J., to become "He's a real scholar, and has Fordham's net investments on investments of roughly one asked him if we could go sit in Fordham University's 32nd a wonderful way with people. were estimated at roughly $200 president. million, said Obregon. He said (Continued on page 4) (Continued on page 6) (Continued on page 7) Inside this issue of The Observer...

COMMENTARY: FEATURES: ARTS: LITERARY: SPORTS: Fake This Job and The Filmmaker at Happy Valentine's Cowboy Boots Lady Rams Lose to Love It Fordham Day, Suckerl page 22 Xavler page 9 page 12 page 1$ page 23 News February 13, 2003 page 2 USG Discusses Proposed Students and Cheating Policy Faculty Speak Out By Matt Colabraro, FCLC'06 course, what's the point in sign- body that would decide on pun- STAFF WRITER ing the midterm and final?" ishments and settle teacher-stu- About Plagiarism added USG Secretary Trevor dent grade disputes on a case- FCLC - The United Student Wilson, FCLC'03. "A signa- to-case basis. Senior Senator By Isabella Bruno, FCLC'06 easier to catch due to the pres- Government (USG) discussed a ture on the syllabus should be Giancarlo Pacheco, FCLC'03, STAFF WRITER ence of web sites such as tur- proposed change in the univer- sufficient." suggested that an academic nitin.com, which offers a sity's cheating policy at a Feb. 5 In addition to concerns over integrity agreement signed by FCLC - With a new semester search engine connected to a meeting. The policy is expect- its repetitiveness, a handful of professors might also foster a in full swing, some students at 'continuously expanding data- ed to be "a big item on the next members voiced apprehension community of academic hon- FCLC may find themselves base of papers available on the College Council agen- esty. struggling to balance their Internet. We U ex ress t0 e da, according to USG "Jfyou say you 're not going to cheat P * course load. For some there is a According to Shapoor Vali, Presidenf Cheryl Thill, /Y » . . r.i i *> College Council that simple solution when the going associate dean of FCLC, one of at the FCLC'04FPI r-fu. beginning of the course, whats mere \ student con- gets tough: plagiarism. the easiest ways to catch pla- The proposed change, the point in signing the midterm and cems1" said Thill. "If a student's writing giarism is simply to type modeled after the "Having an honor code changes overnight, I wonder phrase on a search engine like University of Notre final?" at this school would how it happened," said Sarah google.com and wait for Dame's academic -Mike Higgins, FCLC'03, USG bring respect. We need Zimmerman, an English pro- match. integrity policy, would Senior Senator to come up with some- fessor and director of FCLC's "In the 'real world,' grades include a signed agreement at about the policy's effectiveness. thing that will work for writing program. "Teachers can may mean something when you the beginning of the semester as "It's not going to make a dif- Fordham." also often 'hear' critical terms send in your resume, but you well as additional agreements ference," said Junior Senator or phrases that suggest a stu- can't pass an interview," said signed in the midterm and final Brenda Giuliano, FCLC'04. In other USG news: dent drew upon secondary Vali. booklets, Thill said. "Would it prevent stealing if materials. If these sources are He said in terms of a cost- "I'm against this," said everyone signed a waiver • USG appointed Ali Hart, not cited, a red flag goes up." benefit analysis, plagiarism Senior Senator Mike Higgins, before getting on the lunch FCLC'04, to the Junior In one of the more famous often meant a "short-term gain, FCLC'03, of the policy, which, line? More people steal from Senator position vacated by cases of recent plagiarism, but long-term loss," with the among other things, aims to the cafeteria than cheat." Joseph Barone, who is study- Stephen Ambrose, a noted his- cost the education a student combat Internet plagiarism. In addition, USG discussed ing abroad this semester. torian, was accused in 2002 of cheated himself out of. "How many times are we going the possibility of expanding the "As a commuter, this would purposely not citing paragraphs Vali said Lincoln Center has to have to tell professors that proposed policy to include a be a way for me to be more in several of his books, includ- had relatively few cases of pla- we're not going to cheat? It three-fold plan for upholding involved on campus," said Hart, ing Band of Brothers and giarism. He said there was one should be intrinsic as college academic integrity. USG Vice who was defeated by Giuliano Undaunted Courage. Eugene case of suspension and one students that cheating is not President Lecie Alario, in the fall junior senator elec- M. Tobin, president of case of expulsion within the acceptable." FGLC'05, suggested combining tion. "I have a lot of student Hamilton College in Clinton, last year. "If you say you're not going the signed waiver with the for- government experience from New York, resigned in 2001 Edward Bristow, an f CLC to cheat at the beginning of the mation of an honor council, a high school, so a lot of the after he neglected to attribute a history professor, said he felt issues and events USG is deal- paragraph to its author within a cheating was often due to ing with are things I've dealt speech he used to address increased academic pressure. with before." incoming freshmen. "Across the country there WFUV Adds Hip-Hop Hart, who had the second Plagiarism has become might be a problem of cheat- highest number of votes in the increasingly frequent due to ing, especially with competi- fall, was appointed over Adam widespread Internet access. tive graduate programs," he to Programming Santos-Coy, FCLC'04, who ran "I found a paper online with said. "In . some professions, in the fall, and Justice member similar ideas to the assignment opportunities have shrunk and By Laurel McGovem, FCLC'06 mances, and sports events in Rob D'Amato, FCLC'04. and changed a few words some [students] become des- STAFF WRITER the Bronx," said Naison. around," said an anonymous perate about law or medical The second strategy is for • March 12 has been set for junior. "All the professor want- programs." FCRH - Fordham's radio the station to expose the com- the first USG town meeting, ed was for me to cite a small Zimmerman expressed simi- station, WFUV, which typi- an open forum for students to section and it was fine." lar feelings. cally plays folk music, will voice concerns and raise "You just find a little some- "Certainly I understand that add more urban programming questions. thing, throw it in and hope the students feel pressure - external to the station's repertoire in "We hope students will share professor doesn't notice," said and internal - to get good the following months. their questions, comments, and another student, also a junior. grades," she said. "But I don't According to Mark Naison, concerns," said Thill. "We According the Center for understand so little self- director of the urban studies want to know what we're doing Academic Integrity, a recent respect." department, the station well and what we're not doing survey of 1,000 professors Miriam Madry, FCLC'05, intends to add the hip-hop well. I hope this will let stu- from 21 campuses revealed that agreed with Zimmerman. music in increments rather dents know that USG is here for a third of the faculty members "What the hell is the point of than an abrupt change in the munity to more hip-hop and them." interviewed would not pursue going to college if you're not programming. urban Latino music, which "We're also going to give an suspected cheaters in cases of going to write you own According to Naison, two will be done on various update on all USG initiatives," minor plagiarism. papers?" she said. • strategies have been devel- WFUV evening shows such added Jen Mussi, director of Even so, today cheaters are oped for this upcoming as Rita Houston's "Wide student activities and USG change. The first method is to Wide World," which airs on advisor. present more news about cul- Friday nights, according to The forum, which will take activity. The club would work tural organizations in the Naison. place at USG's regular sched- in conjunction with the col- According to Mussi, this Bronx, as well as news fea- The station is currently uled 12:30 p.m. meeting time in lege's Student Activities would take some of the burden tures about events that would working on an audio docu- the South Lounge, will consist Budget Committee (SABC). off of SABC, a burden she concern the Bronx communi- mentary on the evolution of of agenda items taken from a "An operations committee described as "an enormous ty. The WFUV staff is cur- hip-hop, which is designed to university wide survey. would take budget forms task." rently working with the air during the station's prime Administrators and university before SABC and make sure The proposed operations FCRH faculty on a Bronx time hour when its folk and employees as well as USG that all clubs are active, with committee would function African American History American programs are aired. members will be in attendance an executive board and mem- alongside an already existing project, which was jointly "The hope is that this pro- to answer questions and pose ber roster," she explained. "It USG Club Committee, whose launched with the Bronx gram will, over time, help solutions to problems, accord- would be better for organiza- purpose it is to remind clubs Historical Society. make it possible to gradually ing to Thill. tions if USG was more about their budgets, answer "By this time next year, the incorporate elements of hip- involved." questions and assist in the for- • Mussi proposed the forma- station will have produced hop into Americana without "We can tell a lot about a club mation of new clubs. several news features that driving away listeners," said tion of a USG Operations by their budget forms," added "I think this is a great idea highlight festivals, perfor- Naison. • Committee, an organization USG Treasurer Kristin Schwab, and something we should dis- that would monitor clubs' FCLC'03. cuss," said Alario. . • February 13, 2003 News page 3 Calendar @ Lincoln Center Alumni's Institute Sparks

• The Commuter Students Association has openings Controversy Among Catholics for students wishing to serve in the General Assembly. Anyone inter- By Shilpa Patel, FCLC'05 CNS recently expressed con- ested in this position can STAFF WRJTER cern about the speakers present pick up an application in on Catholic campuses in room 408. FCRH - Ever since estab- remembrance of Martin Luther lishing the Cardinal Newman King Day. Reilly said many of Society (CNS) in 1993, the speakers were, "black • There are no classes on Fordham alumni Patrick Reilly, activists who were also very Mon., Feb. 17, in obser- FCRH'91, has been shrouded in pro-abortion." vance of Presidents' Day. controversy. His organization, Classes resume following a Reilly said the group also led operating towards the self-pro- normal schedule on Tues., a campaign against Catholic claimed goal of restoring Feb. 18. Classes follow a colleges that posted links to Catholic identity to Catholic Monday schedule on Wed., Planned Parenthood or had universities and colleges, has Feb. 19. links to the group on school been accused of interpreting web sites. He said most colleges Catholic documents in a way removed the links and postings • Enjoy Commuter Tuesdays that some Fordham students, after CNS raised protests. every week - free break- faculty members, and adminis- Reilly said his passion to fast is served in the trators have said impede acade- restore the Catholic identity at Student Lounge from 9:30 mic freedom. Catholic universities and col- to 11 a.m. The CNS has expressed that leges stemmed in part from his all Catholic universities and experience at Fordham. After • On Tues., Feb. 18, colleges should follow the joining the Fordham communi- Applications for "GO revised 2000 version of the Ex ty at Rose Hill as an undergrad- West" - Global Outreach corde Ecclesiae, Pope John uate student, he said he found missions in Colorado, Paul ll's Apostolic Constitution himself becoming inactive as a Montana, and South on Catholic higher education Catholic. Dakota - are due by 5 p.m. originally created in 1990. Applications can be picked "There were two reasons for However, the revisions to the up in room 217. The trips that," said Reilly. "Firstly, it document have caused contro- last from May 21 to June was other students' ambiva- Portrait by Emmallne Deane, 1889 /Courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery versy at Catholic institutions of lence about these issues and 10. The Cardinal Newman Society was named in honor of John Henry higher learning across the secondly 1 was extremely Cardinal Newman, above, who argued that the university should pro- nation. turned off by the masses on mote the transmission and exploration of the truth as revealed by • Relive your childhood The revisions require schools campus and by the general atti- Christ through the Church. memories on Feb. 19 with to have the consent of a local tude of the campus ministry a pajama parry sponsored Bishop in order to maintain which was, yes, we're Catholic and theology requirements but dignity and fight to preserve by SPARC (Serial their official Catholic identities. but this is Fordham and we're they are so diverse and so that dignity and to advance that Programming to Advance a The Vatican does not require going to do things differently." unstructured that students come dignity," he said. . Responsible Community). Catholic universities to follow Reilly said he became heavi- out with a mix of ideas that While Grimes noted that Watch some classic TV the revised guide- don't really come Catholicism disapproved of shows like Saved By The lines in order to together," he said. abortion, he also said faculty 'Bell, Beverly Hills, 90210, keep their religious To some extent, the members have a right to "acad- and Growing Pains while affiliation. "Anything that is Rev. Robert Grimes, emic freedom;" if a member of munching' on some snacks S.J., dean of the the faculty wanted to teach a and playing old games. "Anything that officidlly done by the Lincoln Center cam- course on abortion and was Event begins at 10 p.m. in is officially done educated to do so, he said the McMahon Hall, Room by the college or college or university ought course would be permitted. 109. university ought to be in accord with little too scattered, it "Fordham institutionally the Catholic teach- to be in accord with the could use a little more does not promote things that • In recognition of National ings," said Reilly, focus," he said, Catholicism feels, thinks, and Eating Disorders who serves as both Catholic teachings." - adding that the believes are gravely evil," said Awareness Week, SPARC president and CEO required senior values Grimes. "Fordham as an institu- will show For the Love of of CNS. "This does Patrick Reilly FCRH'91, course had been ere- tion would never promote abor- Nancy, a TV-movie based not in any way sug- atedt oti eA e univef tion but it doesn't mean it won't on a true story involving gest that an indi- Cardinal Newman Society sity's core curriculu-m accept and support its gay and the dangers of anorexia vidual must agree together. Grimes said, lesbian students," he added. nervosa on Feb. 24. Free with what the President and CEO however, that the Grimes said he felt the pizza will be served as Catholic church senior values courses Catholic Church should be con- well. McMahon Hall, teaches, but the university as an sometimes failed to do this. cerned about schools maintain- Room 109 at 9 p.m. ly involved with Rose Hill's institution in an official action, pro-life club. He also served as He added that there was ing their Catholic identities, statement or teaching in the editor-in-chief of The Ram dur- much he did not agree with in particularly as over time some If your club, committee, classroom needs to adhere to ing a time when the university respect to the CNS mission. Catholic colleges have shed or office is hosting an the Catholic institution and was promoting a pro-abortion, "I don't understand where their religious affiliation. He event, you may leave a ought to be promoting the pro-gay, and lesbian group, their [Patrick Reilly and the said he felt it was important for description of the event, Catholic view of morality and which Reilly said he was "pas- CNS] authority is from that a university to have and pre- contact information, ethics." sionately" opposed to. He said they have set themselves up as serve a distinct identity. time, and location in The group is currently he felt he was being brought the judge of 'Catholic educa- Gabrielle Agrocostea, The Observer mailbox in protesting The Vagina back to his faith. tion,' what they describe and FCLC'06, however, disagreed. room 408 or e-mail it to: Monologues, a controversial "Fordham had its influence they define," said Grimes. "It's "A lot of people don't pick a play that will be presented in 43 on me to coming back to the pretty easy to be critical of oth- school according to its reli- ObserverCalendar Catholic colleges this academic faith, although not in the way I ers when you make the defense gion," she said. "You're in a ©yahooxom year. would want to see it happen," and then you make the judg- university, you already learned "We find the play to be he said. ment." about religion already." extremely vulgar and in one Although Reilly said he felt According to Grimes, the "I don't think any religiously All information should scene it actually glorifies the Fordham was moving in the original document. Ex corde oriented new tradjtions at be sentno later than two seduction of a 13-year-old girl, right direction, lie felt the Ecclesiae, is being used in ways Fordham will be welcomed by weeks before the event, which is statutory rape," said school was lacking in certain it was never considered to be students," commented Sherihan Reilly. "We find it entirely inap- areas, such as the philosophy used. Khalil, FCLC'05. when ques- propriate for a Catholic univer- and theology departments. "A Catholic university tioned about the CNS. "New sity to be presenting that." "There are still philosophy should always stand for human York City is too diverse." • News February 13, 2003 page 4 Faculty Senate Committee Won't Address

Dear Senators: (Continued from front page) Divestment Petition Some of the largest corporation!! in the world derive their profit directly or indirectly from war and violence. To invest, therefore, in such conipaniea is direct endorsement petition stated, "investing in political. pointed out that the gesture was and promotion of war and violence. We call upon all people who aspire to a world al peace to divest all personal investment from companies whose very existence serves to such companies is direct Anne Mannion, a member of symbolic. He said he hoped the prolong wars and conflicts

endorsement and promotion of the executive committee of the divestment movement would We particularly identify the following companies as a primary target for divestiture. war and violence." faculty senate and one of the sig- spread to other .universities. because a great portion of the profit of these companies is derived from the sale of implements of death and destruction "A Catholic school should not natories of the petition, said the Several students expressed be involved in this," Vali said. senate did not address the peti- opinions similar to Vali's. - Northrop Grumman - General Dynamics "Can we continue with the pro- tion because it was unrelated to "I absolutely don't think a -Raytheon the issues the senate usually cov- - Lockheed-Martin duction of weapons and at the Catholic institution, or any reli- - Alliant same time attain peace?" ers. gious institution, should support -Boeing In a recent interview with "Everything the senate dis- the production of arms, even if - Rockwell international Reuters, Archbishop Renato cusses deals with internal faculty war is imminent," said Mike We are writing this letter to you with the hope that you will pass > resolution urging Martino, president of the issues," she said. "We don't get Malone, FCLC'04.. "Churches TIAA-CREF and the managers of the Fordham University endowment fund to refrain • Vatican's justice and peace involved in external political are taking a stand against the from investing in these companies. department, emphasized the fact affairs." approaching war, and in that Iran Walkim-Owens Margaret Lamb Shapoor Vali sense it's very hypocritical to Janis Barry Hector Lindo-Fuenta Cynlbu Vich that the Church could not consid- Vali said he may circulate the Susan Burger Anne Manoioo Frederic Werta er any U.S.-led military action petition again and hopes to get support arms manufacturers." MaryBly Mathew Maguire Aaron Wright Mary Boswortb David Malcolm Sevin Yaraman against Iraq as a "just war." more force behind the move- Fred Alencar, FCLC'06, Colin Cathcart Michael Marine Sarah Zimmerman Reuters also reported that ment. He said he'd like to take agreed. "It would make more Joha Cecero, S.J. Mark Mattton Krislian Lauer Bart Collopy . William (Chad) McArver Martino said Pope John Paul was the petition to Rose Hill. sense to invest this money in Lenny Canato Barbara Mundy Michael Tucth.S.J. deeply saddened by recent global - "After getting the backing of Norman Cowie Fawzla Mustafa other companies, even if they Arnaldo Cruz-Malave Astrid O'Brien events. the faculty, we should get stu- do make less of a profit, Clive Daniel Robert O'Brien John Davenport Eliubtlh Parker Despite the university's dents on board," he said. because other companies also Spyn>» Efthimiadis Henry Piper Catholic identity, when Vali pre- He acknowledged Fordham's produce goods that are impor- Nicole Fermon Joseph Perricone Bernard GUIigan Catharine Randall sented the letter to a member of endowment was small in com- tant for the economy," said Barry Goldberg Peter Schneider Alencar. "Fordham shouldn't be Stewart Guthrie Christopher Scnmldl-Nowari the executive committee of the parison to other universities and Mary Hamilton Elizabeth Stone faculty senate, he said the com- that divestment would probably giving money to these people." Anahid Kassabian Harold Takooshian mittee opted not to discuss the not affect the companies named Charles Kdbley William Tanksly petition, claiming it was too in the petition. However, he The executive committee of the faculty senate opted against addrcsss- ing the above petition, which urges the university to abstain from investing in companies producing weapons of mass destruction. School Posts Negative "The most innovative cock autobio Investment Returns since'A Hand Day's Night'!" (Continued from front page) percent. offers variable returns. Donald Lyons, NEW YORK POST However, Obregon said in Obregon said an investment the 10 years since 1992, the uni- committee reviews asset alloca- versity had averaged gains of tions each year and assign a per- "Roadhouse rock and Broadway 9.1 percent, versus the antici- centage to each investment pated benchmark of 8,2 percent. class. Although the committee "We actually have done very will not make any major savvy. As thoughtful as it is fun." well over time. We haven't changes because of the recent aimed to take advantage of the financial loss, Obregon said Brace Weber, THE NEW YORK TIMES "We're not happy about the results. I think it reflects the general overall * market trend." -Conrad Obregon, Director of Treasury Operations big boom stocks. We're inter- they will "tinker" with asset ested in the long run." allocations to help meet future He called the 2002 loss "dis- long-run goals. appointing, but not devastat- As for area universities and ing." He said there was a direct colleges, the City University of correlation between the size of New York Graduate Center's the endowment and return endowment fell from 13.9 to $10 TICKETS FRI& SAT results. 13.1 million, while investors at Obregon said schools with Pratt Institute and Cooper AT 10PM, JUST SAY larger endowments experienced Union said their investment greater losses. He also said portfolios fell, too, according to "TEN AT TEN". %***< schools like Fordham, with rel- The New York Sun. Other Subject to availability; At the Box Office only. *- \fi-i atively few endowments, had to schools, however, experienced leS-Ttiurs at 8, Fri & Sat at 7 & 10, Sun at 5 concentrate more on short-term higher returns, although far less investments, although keeping than desired. The Sun reported ZIPPER THEATRE 336 W 37th Street the long term in mind. A school that New York University had a CALLTELECHARGE.COM 212-239-6200 • www.bettyrules.com like Harvard, however, with return of 0.9 percent, while many endowments, could spec- Yeshiva University posted a ulate more in the short term, he positive return of 3.5 percent. said, and could also make Columbia University's figures investments in risky areas such were unavailable. • as lumber, which traditionally February 13, 2003 News Students and Professors Remain Divided Over Iraq (Continued from front page)

a genuine acceptance, not even support undemocratic regimes." today, of the disarmament Jeffrey Stacey, professor of which was demanded of it and political science, said, "We which it needs to carry out to should stick to what has worked win the confidence of the world for the past decade—deter- and to live in peace." The dis- rence, intelligence, and contain- crepancies lie in Iraq's inability ment—all of which are current- to cooperate on the actual sub- ly bolstered by the presence of stance of its declarations. the U.N. inspectors in Iraq."

Although Blix's report In his Statet of the Union reveals inconsistencies with address on Jan. 28, Bush Saddam Hussein's agreement to emphasized that Iraq has given disarm, many professors at no evidence that it has Fordham believe that the U.S. destroyed the chemical and bio- has not presented a clear case as logical weapons the U.N. deter- to why we should go to war mined it had in 1999. with Iraq. He stressed that Iraq has "The U.S. has an obligation refused to allow U-2 surveil- to show the world why Iraq lance flights, has sanitized sus- should be invaded," said John pected weapons sites, had Iraqi Entelis, director of Middle East intelligence officers pose as sci- studies. He argued that the entists in interviews with issue is "too important and inspectors, and coached real immediate," and the political scientists on what to say. costs are too high. Bush feels strongly that the Entelis believes that the Bush U.S. should launch a preemp- nytlmes.com administration's failure to pre- tive strike against Iraq in order President Bush and Secretary of State Colin Powell face difficult decisions in the days ahead as they debate sent Americans with other to prevent another terrorist the current situation with Iraq. options and its lack of clarity attack, akin to Sept. 11. Bush about what is at stake has been asked, "Since when have terror- a fundamental flaw in its ists and tyrants announced their Iraq's Latest Breach Adds to approach to war with Iraq. intentions, politely putting us Thomas S. Deluca, Jr., asso- on notice before they strike?" ciate chair of political science, Although Bush and his Long List of Violations said he needs more evidence to administration have continu- justify war. as well. "[Bush] ously argued that Iraq has clear- hasn't answered for me three ly violated U.N. resolutions, According to The New York Times, the following are exam- essential questions: Why Iraq? students said that they are still ples of Hussein's lack of cooperation: Why now? Why us alone?" unconvinced that military Deluca added, "If the Bush action is justified. Hanna • Iraq has failed to account for 6,500 chemical bombs. administration can give solid Omar, FCLC'04, explained that answers to the three 'why' ques- Bush has not provided any "real • It has not provided enough evidence for the production and tions I ask, and if the U.N. substantial evidence towards refuses to act, then "we should the war." . subsequent destruction of 8,500 tons of anthrax. do what it takes to protect our- Last week Secretary of State selves, including going to war." Colin Powell spoke to the U.N. • Inspectors found sixteen 122 millimeter chemical rocket war- Several Fordham students in an effort convince the agreed with Entelis and Security Council that Iraq poses heads that Iraq claimed had been "misplaced." They said the Deluca's statements, arguing an immediate threat to the rockets belonged to a group of 2,000 rockets dating from the that Bush's reasons for war are world. Gulf War. not sufficient. Angela Carson, He presented solid evidence FCLC'03, said, "I believe that against Iraq, including satellite most educated Americans photos of supposed chemical • In 1999, Iraq admitted it had imported approximately 650 remain confused about what and biological facilities, record- kilograms of bacterial growth media, which could be used to really motivates Bush's ambi- ings of private conversations produce about 5,000 liters of concentrated anthrax, informa- tion to go to war with Iraq." between Iraqi military officers, Hussein first agreed to dis- and information from defectors tion that was not included in its Dec. 7 weapons declaration. arm all weapons of mass concerning the description and destruction after the Gulf War location of mobile laboratories • Iraq has no document of the destruction of banned SCUD mis- in 1991. Three months ago, the for lethal materials, all of which United Nations adopted increased the possibility that the siles. Resolution 1441, which reaf- Security Council would pass a firmed the demand on Iraq to second resolution authorizing • Iraq is developing two missiles that reach beyond the 150- cooperate immediately, uncon- military action against Iraq, kilometer range allowed by U.N. resolutions. ditionally, and actively. The according to The New York recent results of the U.N. Times. inspections have neither proved Fordham students and pro- nor disproved the presence of fessors had a variety of respons- She believes the Bush adminis- and neighbors." sentiment. weapons of mass destruction in es to the new evidence. "I sup- tration is initiating war with "If Saddam is allowed to Stacey concluded, "The war Iraq. port the administration's Iraq Iraq for other reasons, namely continue in his 'presidency' and will roil the Arab world and While many students and policy," said history professor oil. eventually dies of natural caus- motivate many new Muslim professors recognize that Doron Ben-Atar. "Colin Powell Another ongoing debate es, his two sons will be left to recruits for any al-Qaeda fac- Hussein is a threat, several are presented overwhelming evi- among students and professors fight for his position" said tions or cells that are re-estab- hoping for a safer alternative. dence that Saddam Hussein has is how military action in Iraq Egan. She added, "They are lishing themselves." Entelis suggested that the weapons of mass destruction will affect the people of the both considered to be more bru- Weapons inspectors are due U.S. withdraw political, mili- and that he has no intention to Middle East. tal than their father." to submit a second report to the tary, and economic support disarm." Sara Egan, FCLC'03, said However, most students and 15-member Security Council on from the existing authoritarian Omar was unconvinced of she fully supports war with Iraq professors, interviewed by The Feb. 14. According to BBC governments. He argued, "All Powell's case. "The U.S does- because without intervention, Observer believe that military news, the administration has over the place that would n't put any pressure on the other the region will destabilize even force against Iraq will only suggested that it will wait until demonstrate to the people them- countries to rid its borders of more as Hussein continues to cause more instability in the then to make a decision con- selves that the Americans don't this organization," said Omar. "threaten and harass his people region and more anti-American cerning war with Iraq. • News February 13, 2003 page 6 Campus Mourns Loss of Shuttle (Continued from front page)

St. Peter's for a while," said large, supports the endeavors of Amy Calvo, FCLC'06. the manned s"pace program. For Some students, such as universities, like Fordham, the Noellia Infante, FCLC'05, did space program provides new not know what to think. "I was [scientific] knowledge for confused and shocked," she everyone and inspiration to said. "I'turned on the TV and future scientists and potential saw that little smoky line and 1 astronauts." thought 'that's a space shut- Dr. Robert Moniot, a profes- tle?'" sor of physics at FCLC, had dif- Dr. Roger L. Dilling, an fering' thoughts on the space astrophysicist at the Goddard program's current situation. Space Flight Center in "This tragedy will probably Greenbelt, Maryland, and for- rekindle the debate among pro- mer • assistant professor of fessional space scientists over physics at Fordham University, whether humans need to be in was also shocked upon hearing space at all," he said. "There is of Columbia's peril. a sizeable group that considers "My initial reaction [to the manned space flight to be using news] was that this is probably up scarce funding dollars that serious," said Dilling. "When would be better spent on the loss was confirmed, I was unmanned probes. Others stunned and saddened. We all argue that a human presence in know such an outcome is possi- space is necessary for certain ble, if historically not probable, types of research, and also, that because of the dangerous nature it is what stimulates the public

of missions in space." nasa.gov interest necessary to obtain the It did not take long for some Above, the crew of the Columbia poses for a pre-Iaunch photo. The shuttle disintegrated as it entered the funding." people to think back 17 years to Earth's atmosphere on Feb. 2, killing all seven astronauts on board. Benjamin Crooker, a profes- the disaster of the space shuttle sor of physics at FCRH, also the left, and the automatic Challenger. One Fordham stu- American astronauts - Michael the shuttle. This disclosure reflected on the future of the flight control system works dent, who wished not to be Anderson, David Brown, comes despite the fact that American space program. to overcome it. identified, said he immediately Kalpana Chawla, Laurel Clark, NASA claims its "best and "I think scientists recognize • 8:59 a.m.: thought of the catastrophic lift- Rick Husband, and William brightest" minds analyzed the that space exploration is a dan- All contact is lost with the off attempt by the Challenger. McCool - as well as the first potential damage done during gerous but valuable pursuit just orbiter. This is the time Each time he saw a television Israeli astronaut, Ilan Ramon. the event and concluded that the as flight was in its early days," witnesses report hearing a station replay video showing All seven of the astronauts par- mission was not in danger. said Crooker. "The immediate loud boom and seeing a Columbia breaking into pieces ticipated in 80 different experi- At the Johnson Space Center impact of the Columbia disaster large ball of flames later 40 miles up in the atmosphere, ments during the mission. in Houston, scientific investiga- will probably be a cut-back in trailed by multiple streams it evoked images of the There is no official word yet on tors have been focused on the the type of pure science mis- of smoke. Challenger event in 1986. sions like the one the Columbia j The feelings of bewilderment crew was on." Crooker added and sadness felt by Fordham "My initial reaction [to the news] was that this is that he believed work, and students and professors were numerous experiments, on the similar to those felt across the probably serious. When the loss was confirmed, I International Space Station country. was stunned and saddened." would definitely continue. "This is indeed a tragic day According to some students, for the NASA family, for the - Roger L. Dilling, Astrophysicist and Former even if the cause of the accident families of the astronauts who is discovered quickly and even flew on STS [Space Travel Fordham Physics Professor if the space program carries on System]-107 and likewise is sooner than expected, it will tragic for the nation," said how many results from the Columbia's left side after track- In addition to the aforemen- still be hard to deal with this NASA Administrator Sean experiments could be retrieved. ing the time line of the shuttle's tioned events, CNN reported disaster in the wake of the O'Keefe in a statement released In addition, only a few remains last minutes. that a video filmed over national tragedies of Sept. 11. just a few hours after the of the crew were recovered "Details are still sketchy at California shows Columbia Joan Cavanagh, associate direc- Columbia went down. "The along with immeasurable this point, as you know.. .we are with "what appear to be pieces tor of Campus Ministry at loss of this valued crew is amounts of debris scattered rapidly starting to fill in some of falling off of it as it re-enters the FCLC offered a few words of something we will never be across portions of the southern elements in the time line," said atmosphere." The video, advice for those struggling to able to get over...We trust the U.S. NASA Associate Administrator according to the CNN report, cope with the latest American prayers of the Nation will be The mourning process just Bill Readdy. "We're leaving no "could indicate that Columbia tragedy. with them and with their fami- beginning, NASA, as well as stone unturned... fol lowing was already in trouble well west "If students focus on the lies." some other space shuttle every single lead." , of Dallas, Texas, where its final good of these astronauts' lives it Columbia, the oldest of experts, had already begun ' That time line, according to disintegration occurred." The might help them," she said. NASA's shuttle fleet, was on its searching for an answer to the NASA officials, includes the same day the video was "Rather than ask, 'Why their 28th mission for the space tragic accident. In a briefing following events that may be released, NASA sent recovery deaths,' we can ask, 'Why they agency. The mission lasted for held on Feb. 3, NASA acknowl- related to the cause of the teams to California and Arizona lived?' These were generous 16 days before abruptly ending edged a leading theory, which Columbia tragedy. where there were more reports men and women who risked suggests that what happened at of shuttle debris being found. their lives to better humani- just 16 minutes before its • 8:20 a.m.: the tragic end of Columbia's While NASA is looking into ty... if students can rely on their scheduled landing at the The shuttle begins its flight had something to do with the cause of the mishap, others spiritual or religious beliefs, it Kennedy Space Center in Cape descent and re-entry into a problem present from the are looking into the future of the can be a great source of comfort Canaveral, Florida. The shut- the Earth's atmosphere. tle's first flight lasted from beginning. space program. Several people, and hope at this sad time" • 8:53 a.m.: April 12 to 14, 1981, with a While reminding both the interviewed by The Observer, Roy Tuncarslan, FCLC'04, Four key measurements, crew of just two astronauts. Its media and the public that con- had differing views about said he believes the Columbia including the hydraulic and most recent flight was a mis- clusions on the accident are still NASA's future. disaster will "unite us as a braking measurements, are sion, from March 1 to 12,2002, very far away, officials 'The accident investigations nation once again." Echoing suddenly lost. to service the Hubble Space reviewed the theory, which will more than likely pinpoint, the spirit that swept across • 8:54 a.m.: Telescope. In its 22 years of relates to possible damage done with a high degree of certainty, America after Sept. 11, he NASA detects an unusual service, it received three major to the Columbia's thermal tiles the probable cause of the acci- added, "We will show the world spike in temperature above overhauls and upgrades. during lift-off on Jan. 16. At the dent," said Dilling. "NASA that we are still a strong nation the left wing. time, a piece of insulation dis- will fix the problem and then that can overcome tragedy." • The crew aboard Columbia's • 8:58 a.m.: last mission included six lodged and hit the left wing of The orbiter starts to roll to move on. The country, by and February 13, 2003 News page 7 New President Discusses Hopes For University (Continued from front page)

He's likeable, accessible, and he has the intellectual ability to be a wonderful president," said Guenther. Having served as dean of Fordham College at Rose Hill for six years and president of the University of Scranton for five years, McShane's creden- tials are outstanding. After graduating from Regis High School in Manhattan, he entered the Society of Jesus in 1967. He then attended Boston College, receiving a bachelor's degree in English and philoso- phy, as well as a master's degree in English. He also holds a Ph.D. in the history of Christianity from the University of Chicago. "I am excited at the prospect of serving the Fordham com- munity but humbled by the real- ization that I am following

Father O'Hare," said McShane. Courtesy of the Office of Public Affairs / Fordham University O'Hare said, "He's very bright, energetic, and articulate. Above, the Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J. (right) and the Rev. Joseph A. O'Hare, S.J. McShane once served as dean of Rose Hill and currently He has a legendary commit- serves on the university's Board of Trustees. ment and interest in individual students." O'Hare explained treasurer of the board of the mine which one should come move Fordham up to the next O'Hare's advice to McShane that McShane is known for Association of Independent first. level." He said that in the short- was, "Be [yourself], and don't being a majtchmaker for stu- Colleges and Universities. McShane's long-term goals term he hopes "to engage the take criticism personally." dents, determining which stu- O'Hare said that McShane's are "to build on the excellence university community in the O'Hare added in a joking man- dents are most compatible. greatest strengths are that "he that Fordham has already strategic planning process that ner, "But he already knows McShane received M.Div. kfJows Fordham very well, and achieved and to work with the will enable us to achieve these this." • and S.T.M. degrees from the he has the experience of being faculty, students and alumni to long-term goals." Jesuit School of Theology at president of another Jesuit insti- Berkeley and was then ordained tution." a priest in 1977. Prior to becom- Marisa Forfi, a sophomore at ing a member of Fordham's the University of Scranton, said $30 STUDENT TICKETS board of trustees and serving as that McShane was "very VALID FOR PERFORMANCES NOW THRU MARCH 6 ONLY! dean of Rose Hill, McShane was involved with the student body" TUES - THUR 8PM, SAT 10:30PM, SUN 3PM . a member of the religious studies and "would always make an MENTION CODE: STUD 30 A faculty at LeMoyne College in effort to come to sporting events, Syracuse, New York from 1982- concerts, etc." She added, "He is 1992 and as chair of the depart- a great man, and we will miss ment from 1991-1992. him terribly, not only as a presi- McShane quickly earned a dent, but as a friend." reputation as being very accessi- McShane explained that ble and greeting students by through his experience as presi- name. l dent of the University of "He knew almost every single Scranton, he has learned, "the student on campus when he was most important thing is to dean of Rose Hill and when he involve the University communi- taught at LeMoyne," said the ty in short and long-term plan- Rev. Robert Grimes, S.J., dean of ning and to invite people into FCLC, who worked and became conversation about where the friends with McShane when they University is going." taught together at LeMoyne McShane said he envisions College. some of his greatest challenges With a smile across his face, to be "getting to know all three Grimes said, "He's a man of campuses and also completing amazing energy and tremendous the capital campaign." enthusiasm." As for his role at FCLC, Prior to accepting his dean- McShane said he plans to be very ship at FCRH, McShane served involved "by being present on a on the Fordham board of trustees regular basis and by being avail- from 1987 to 1992. He was also able for regular conversation." "Got Have The a member of the boards of Both O'Hare and Grimes Time of Your lifel" Fordham Preparatory School, explained that because of the -Newsday Regis High School, Canisius sagging economy, McShane College in Buffalo and the will naturally face financial ORPHEUM THEATRE University of Scranton. challenges, including the reduc- He currently serves on the tion of endowments. SECOND AVENUE AT EIGHTH STREET board of trustees of Fordham, "Fordham has a lot of Box Office (212) 477-2477 which he rejoined in 2001. His promises in the future," said tkketmaster (212) 307-4100 O'Hare with an optimistic tone. other board appointments Groups (212) 302-4100 www.stomponline.com include St. John's Preparatory He explained that McShane will School in Philadelphia, and be presented with numerous Loyola University in New ideas and options, but the great- Orleans. He is also secretary and est challenge will be to deter- Commenta February 13,2003

The Observer Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief Kristen Sardis My sincerest apologies for the delay of our first issue of the semester. Thanks to the dependable internet service at Fordham, the production of the paper was delayed due to the internet shutting down for two days last week through- Managing Editor out the whole university, Another example of how come things in life are just beyond our control. Anyway, without Noelle Balnicki any more delay, here is our second issue of the spring semester. News Editors The second issue covers several areas of concern within the Fordham community. Perhaps you will think twice Jessica Arabski before sneaking a peek at the quiz paper belonging to the person next to you. USG takes a stand on the issue of cheat- Susanna Hamner ing and plagiarism, an issue concerning the College Council. Meet our new president of Fordham, the Rev. Joseph McShane. The Observer speaks with students at his present university about his leadership skills and what we should Commentary Editor expect of Fr. McShane. We also speak with McShane himself and ask him how he feels about becoming the 32nd pres- Steven Lemongello ident of the university. As always, The Observer cannot ignore the world around us. You will read about how the Arts Editor Columbia shuttle disaster is affecting Fordham students and faculty. You will also read professors' and students' reac- Erin Potts tions to the possibility of war in Iraq. Associate Arts Editor In the spirit of Valentine's Day, the arts section gives you the top films to watch for the amazing singles out there. Gavin McCormack Going along with the holiday theme, the features section gives you brilliant advice on how and where to dump your significant other on V-day. Sports covers the Lady Rams of Fordham University and also speaks with men's basket- Features Editor ball coach, Bob Hill. In commentary, read about how our commentary editor views the future of space and why our Derrica McCullers associate arts editor feels he is a plate "monkey." Literary Editor As always, we are here for you. Keep your letters coming. We appreciate your feedback. Happy Valentine's Day. Oona Lee Assistant Literary Editor Barbara McAlpine The Future of Space Sports Editor Ryan Dever

By Steven Lemongello, FCLC'03 has settled upon the program. have a better method of protec- we ever hope to reach Mars in Photo Editor COMMENTARY EDITOR We have done nothing of any tion from heat upon reentry, and the next 20-25 years. The chal- Jacque Shoen real substance in space over the last for a longer amount of time lenge laid down by John F. Associate Photo Editor The saddest part of the recent last 20 years, except for a space in orbit. The X-33 promised all Kennedy to reach the moon in a Stephanie Joson Columbia shuttle disaster is that station that holds no more than of these things, but as it has deadline of eight years was the Assistant Photo Editor there was no particular reason three people inside of it, and a proved to not be feasible, some- best thing to ever happen to the Allison Banks for the astronauts to be up there. shuttle program that seems to thing else must be designed. space program; it gave NASA a For the first time in years, the have the same problems it was They can't just keep refurbish- purpose. The goal of reaching Copy Editors shuttle wasn't docking with the having at its inception (at ing 20-year-old spacecraft. Mars, and maybe actually Barbara McAlpine Stephanie Joson International Space Station, Columbia's first launch in 1981, - The International Space returning to the moon for the launching or fixing a satellite, there were reports of tiles Station has to be completed. first time since 1972, would Graphic Design Editor or doing anything of any special falling off of the wings). These Right now there are only some galvanize the world again, and Catherine Casquero relevance to the space program. shortcomings just have to end. small areas that the Russians bring it together as it is increas- Graphic Designers The 28th mission of the The space program is more have mostly provided, and the ingly being torn apart. The best Jessica Arabski Columbia was a purely scientif- than the rut it has gotten itself extensive network of additions way to go about it would be to Jessica Crust ic mission, including experi- into, more than just indistinct that were supposed to be there put together a crew of maybe Katie Gora ments such as studying whether missions interchangeable with by now have been postponed three Americans, three Stephanie Joson a flower's fragrance differs in the next one. The exploration of indefinitely. The station's Russians, and a representative Jesni Kampil zero-gravity, "an experiment space is the future of humanity growth has to be speeded up to from each of the European, Elaina Idzenga Jeanette Roy that observed cultured mouse itself; space is where we are where there can be a continued Japanese, and Chinese space John Tan bone cells to try to figure out inevitably going. It's too rotation of astronauts, and programs. Any trip to Mars Lynelle Torres why humans lose bone mass important to be wasted on use- hopefully, non-astronaut civil- would take from three to six when traveling in space," and less missions. So what can ians who can live and work months, and each mission lead- Online Editors "student experiments, some NASA do? there for an extended period of ing up to that point would have Christina Lempesis proposed by children as young to take care of another aspect of Nydia Streets as 12," that involved "a the journey, as the Apollo mis- menagerie of small animals, sions leading up to Apollo 11 Business Manager including carpenter bees, spi- did. Marisa Flores ders, silkworms, Japanese kill- Assistant Business Manager - As to these ends, NASA Hayley Cammarata fish and harvester ants." There should work hand-in-hand with were other experiments as well, the world's other space pro- Faculty Advisor but whether any of them actual- grams, as the more nations are Prof. Elizabeth Stone ly were going to have any spe- involved, the better. And as to Graphic Design Advisor cific impact on life here on whether the world should be Dawn Eshelman earth is questionable. In fact, embarking on such ambitious space vehicles going back to the plans, if not now, then when? If All members of the Fordham community '70s carried many of those art welcome: to submit tetters to the editor someone in 1973, when the of The Observer, the independent'student same animals on board, and shuttle was being developed, newspaper of Fordham College at Lincoln probably garnered basically the were told that in 30 years the Center. Address all tetters to fife editor to: same results. It was getting to space program will have barely the point where NASA seemed Utters to (he Editor crawled along beyond the point thtObtmer to be scraping the barrel in where they were then, they Fordham University order to come up with an 113 West 60th Street, Room 408 would have laughed. But if New York, NY 10023 excuse, any excuse, for a shuttle someone today were told that mission. same thing, that in 2033 nothing naaa.gov It does not have to be this The International Space Station as of late 2002. Right now, there's major will have happened in the way. But it took another disaster only room for three people at a time. development of space travel, for NASA to finally get the they wouldn't laugh. They'd be attention and possible hike in - First of all, it can use the time. Billionaires and Lance horrified, because they know funding that could actually pro- increase in its budget to start Bass aside, the average person that at the rate we're going now, pel the program to where it looking for the successor to the would have a chance of going it wouldn't be too far-fetched to wants to be; and even that might space shuttle. There have been into space with a larger, more believe. • only help in refurbishing the some different plans floating accommodating space station. remaining shuttles and jump- around foi y^ars. the most The way to bring more notice to starting the International Space recent being the X-33, in which the space program is to allow Station's development. As for the new types of engines that more types of people than just any grand visions and ambi- were to be used failed com- scientists, pilots, and the occa- tious ideas, those seem to have pletely. They have to keep on sional public figure to experi- been discarded for the moment, it, developing a vehicle that can ence space travel. and a kind of routine status quo carry more people more easily, - The time to begin is now if February 13, 2003 Commentary page 9 Letter to the Editor February 7, 2003

Dear Editor;

Readers of Professor Vali's reply to my letter criticizing the Israel divestment movement now have further evidence supporting my origi- nal claim that divestors are "terrible oversimplifiers" who blame one side for the making of a complex historical tragedy. Their intention is to place Israel in the company of the most notorious target of divestment, old regime South Africa. This is a grotesque historical trav- esty. Surely the inablility to acknowledge the nuanced history of this political struggle, and the fateful mistakes and lost opportunities by both parties, is the appropriate application of "Orwellian", a term that Professor Vali introduces to describe American press coverage of the Middle East. Here are a few of the ways in which I take issue with Professor Vali: 1. To suggest that the Israeli right is responsible for the collapse of the peace process is to reverse the historical record. The Labor- led government of Ehud Barak, which gambled on peace, was repudiated in the election of January 2001 only after the outbreak of the second intifada and the proliferation of suicide bombings Not only that: the entire peace movement in Israel was devastated then and in the recent election of January 2003. Internationally known writers and peace activists of such moral stature and distinction as Amos Oz and David Grossman have virtually abandoned peace as an illusion. In other words, we have the second intifada to thank for the recent political tri- umph of the Israeli right. 2. Hamas and Islamic Jihad initiated the suicide bombings of buses in 1996 in an earlier attempt to destroy the peace process, contrary to Professor Vali's claim that these bombings are about three years old. 3. That UN General Assembly resolution 194 of 1948 on the Palestinian refugees is not binding in international law is the prevailing legal interpretation, not my own invention. The 1947 General Assembly resolution establishing the State of Israel was followed by acts of diplo- matic recognition by sovereign states. 4. My full statement about ON resolution 242 culminated with "It is not illegal for a nation to remain in territory gained in a war of self defence while it is pursuing peace." Professor Vali leaves this out while citing another part of the resolution about the "dnadmissi- bility of the acquisition of territory by war". This refers to a permanent occupation without the pursuit of peace. 5. The suicide bombing of civilians and attacks on terrorists and their sanctuaries which harm innocent civilians are not equivalent. The former are always crimes against humanity; the latter are war crimes only if they are indiscriminate and disproportionate in their use of force. 6. This issue is sufficiently difficult; why bring in the Iraq war? Since the sort of counterinsurgency being fought in the West Bank is probably impossible to win without disproportionate force, in my opin- ion it should never have been undertaken. I have thought the settlements, which the Israelis initiated when they had no negotiating part- ner, to be a fundamental mistake since I first toured them twenty-five years ago. Yet by expecting unilateral concessions from Israel when even its citizens behind the pre-1967 borders are being blown to bits, the divestment movement only encourages the suicide bombers. At least the Israeli peace camp has tried to control its extremists.

Sincerely yours, Edward Bristow Professor of History Fake This Job and Love It Why I Hate My Job at a Corporate Restaurant

By Gavin McCormack, FCLC'03 our time is worth to them. ASSOCIATE ARTS EDITOR Thanks, guys. Since this major corporation Once, a co-worker of mine pays so graciously for our time, said: "This job is like prostitu- they ensure we're not wasting tion, except the hours are longer their money by hiring man- and you get sore in different agers. Managers insure that we, areas." the plate monkeys, are in a state I work as a waiter in a major of perpetual motion. corporate restaurant. It's not We're not supposed to be Friday's and it's not Applebee's, with our tables too long, but it's basically the same thing because that would be neglect- (and there's certainly no hint in ing the kitchen duties (ferrying the caption). On my taxes my magma-hot trays of food about, job is listed as "Server," but I staggering "about with huge much prefer the term "Plate stacks of plates in our arms, and Monkey." Being a plate mon- stomping on any eight-legged key can be OK at moments— I unauthorized visitors.) We are like the fact that I get to talk to also not to be in the kitchen too the public (though these talks long, because this would be •audldlvlng.cofn are usually limited to intimate neglecting our tables. So, if Corporate Help Is Lacking In Spirit. discussions of our beer selec- you're not busy, you need to tion). Like it or not, at least I'm walk about the restaurant in a a drink?' Is that what you say to Recently, we learned that the About halfway through each still in touch with humanity. perpetual circle, in order to our guests? No! No it's not! manager of whichever store that night, they post a list of how This is where the actual money avoid the wrath of management. What you do is, you offer them sells the most margaritas gets a many margaritas we've sold, comes from: groveling, sub- The wrath of management a margarita. You suggest a mar- bonus in their paycheck. That and write "loser" next to the servience and continued dedica- can often be difficult. A few garita. You make them want a leads them to call the plate name of anyone who sells less tion to self-abasement. weeks'ago, a manager heard me margarita!" monkeys together at the'start of than the average. Though they Tips. I'm grateful for these, ask a table if they'd like any "But, it's 10:30 in the morn- each shift and "motivate the can't really legally fire you for because if I relied on the corpo- drinks. They got some sodas. ing, and..." staff." not meeting the unspoken mar- ration for a living, I wouldn't "So, you must not like work- His face grew even redder at "Whoever sells the most garita quota, they let you know even make train fare. Since ing here," he said, his face red- my insubordination. margaritas tonight gets a free they will find the right circum- servers have no real minimum dening with sudden intensity. "Pull your head outta your Jose Cuervo T-Shirt. Whoever stances to fire you, like showing wage, the company pays me "I don't know what you ass or you're outta here." sells the least better start up 30 seconds late. (It's too bad $3.30 an hour, and 75 percent of mean - " "Yes, sir." I muttered, as I lookin' through the Help this fear of litigation isn't more that goes to taxes. This is what "Of course not. 'Do you want always do. Wanted section." (Continued on page 10) Commentary February 13, 2003 Love, 365 As the Smoking Ban

By Jesni Kampil, FCLC'05 Approaches STAFF WRITER By Savannah Farris-Gilbert, So it's February already, and FCLC'05 I realize that Christmas is final- STAFF WRITER ly over when 1 see a lit tree standing outside like an old pet As a smoker living with non- waiting to be put asleep. Sad, I holldayspot.com smokers I know the horror of know. But why is it so unusual Keep Cupid busy. trudging outside in 10-degree to have this? Why can't we just weather only to find that I can have Christmas every day? It's All of these days are the same to j no longer feel my fingers, while because now it's time for anoth- me. I admit giving people a rea- J tears run down my face from er holiday in our calendars - son to have more than the usual the abrasive wind; eventually Valentine's Day. It's like intake of chocolate is clever. when I do head back inside my Christmas: The Sequel. If you However, for choco-junkies face burns as I readjust to the heat. One day it was raining, It's a shame that many people forget the real pur- and there were about 10 of us huddled under the overhang in poses of days like Valentine's- to continue to be Courtesy of ABC News the Plaza, trying to fight off the A hot drag on a cold day. compassionate every day. If there is only just one falling rain drops and wind pen- etrating all of our many layers second-hand smoke that they makes me wonder what his real day to show that you love and care for someone, meant to protect us from the inhale on the job is critically motive is. Many believe that then I'm afraid our culture has already failed itself. elements. This will be the real- harmful. Well, I have been in Bloomberg is seeking a way to ity that all New Yorkers will several restaurants and bars force New Yorkers to quit step in to any classroom or gro- like myself, it can be very haz- face when Mayor Bloomberg's where there is no smoking. smoking, by cutting off the cery store you can see that ardous. There is so much pres- legislation is finally put into People make a choice when areas where smoking is permit- Valentine's Day is not just sure for every individual to effect. they apply for a job; if employ- ted. It has become apparently about the relationship of love- hurry to buy expensive sweets On March 30, New York will ees really feel harmed, then clear, however, that most smok- birds but also of friends and and gifts for loved ones. Then join California, Delaware, why don't they apply to work in ers would rather break the law family. Coming from a strictly again, if you don't have a valen- Florida, Utah, Minnesota, . establishments with a no-smok- than succumb to the ban, by traditional Indian upbringing, tine, your failure at conformity lighting up regardless of what the day has never really had any will probably lead to wallowing Bars are the one haven where smokers Mayor Bloomberg has to say influence in my Jife except in in excessive amounts of chocg- can freely light up without evil looks or about it. elementary school where I was late anyway. $ It is my choice to light up, forced to cut out pink hearts It's a shame that many peo- negative remarks about, how they and others' choice to not be every year and get cards from ple forget the real purposes of should not smoke. Bloomberg wants to around me when I do. I may everyone. Imagine my shock days like Valentine's - to con- sound cynical and cruel, but it is last Valentine's to find out that tinue to be compassionate every take that away. a lot different stepping outside my parents had bought me day. If there is only just one day for a smoke in a city like Los heart-shaped lollipops and a to show that you love andqjare Maryland and Maine in pro- ing policy? They do exist. Angeles where the weather, at teddy bear. Their retired life of for someone, then I'm afraid hibiting smoking in most indoor Bloomberg, a reformed its coldest, is a mere 50 degrees, sitting around and watching our culture has already failed recreational areas. New York's smoker, has used excessive than in Manhattan where it can television all day had finally itself. Some people may revert ban will affect "bars, restau- hyperbole in order to support fall into the negative. Bars are made them give into the brain- back to their selfish ways until rants of any size, offices, pool his legislation, saying to The the one haven where smokers washing powers of advertising. the next holiday comes up, halls, bingo parlors, bowling New York Times in December can freely light up without evil Valentine's Day just seems making days like the 14th bla- alleys, and other indoor areas," that "it's literally true that some- looks or negative remarks about like an excuse to eat chocolate, tant pretentiousness. However, Bloomberg announced. Born thing like a thousand people how they should not smoke. buy expensive things for loved for those who aren't loved and raised in Los Angeles, I am will not die each year that Bloomberg wants to take that ones, and raise inventory for enough or even at all, these may all too familiar with a smoking would have otherwise died." away. retailers only 51 days after the be the greatest days of their ban. So I am somewhat pre- Dr. Elizabeth Whelan respond- Fordham smokers, begin last holiday. It is the largest lives. I certainly do not oppose pared for the evident effects that ed by refuting his claim: "Our preparing yourselves for the commercial holiday after such chances at giving and this ban will have on my social best estimate of the number of ban. Take smoking breaks out- Christmas and Thanksgiving. receiving affection. I just wish life in Manhattan, but I am not deaths prevented is somewhere side to get accustomed. Cut Don't give in. If you want to that everyone realized the happy about it. Smoking is one between zero and a hypothetical down on smoking in bars, to see show someone you care, don't importance of distributing your of those things that fits so nice- ten to fifteen. There is no evi- how you handle a drink without wait till February 14 because affection throughout the entire ly into a night at a bar. dence that any New Yorker — a butt. As far as I am con- you'll be giving into the evil year and not just on selected Bloomberg has proposed this patron or employee — has ever cerned, who knows if I will be trap of expensive department days. If not, then I am afraid act in defense of employees of died as a result of exposure to able to follow the letter of the stores that double their prices at that commercialism will turn establishments where smoking smoke in a bar or restaurant." law? It will be a test that we will every holiday and call it a sale. love itself into a commodity. • is permitted, claiming that the Bloomberg's use of hyperbole all be faced with. D

So I must get free food, ing me money. the plate monkeys. Young peo- Fake This Job right? Wrong.. We used to get So why do I keep this crap ple, shown money and too half-off our food, but they can- job? Because it pays better than scared to complain. Some quit, celled that. So now if I want to any other job I've ever had, or and come back in a month and and Love It eat after a 13-hour shift, I have am likely to find soon. Because beg for their job back. It to pay full price for food that I've made friends there (one of reminds me of government (Continued from page 9) reports on recidivism. Some are Whoever sells the most margaritas tonight kids who finished college, but pronounced in other aspects of until you do. found out that the corporate our workplace. It might force Management is also there to gets a free Jose Cuervo T-Shirt. Whoever restaurant pays more than most starting salaries, and a hell of a them to keep their hands off the ensure our uniforms are clean. sells the least better start lookin' through teenaged female employees.) The corporation provides a lot more than any internship. What if you don't sell as shirt, an apron, and a button that the Help Wanted section. They forget their goals, because many margaritas as they'd like urges others to drink, all for a all they do is sleep and wait and you're never late? The price. This price is about five may or may not have been whom was fired recently for tables. They sell out their hopes, answer is simple: they make times what it costs the corpora- thrown on the floor, depending giving his brother a free soda), and come away with their knees you quit. They schedule you for tion to make them. Every six on the cook's temperament at Because I can't go back to and back destroyed decades horrible shirts in horrible sta- months or so the uniform that moment. If I don't factor in working at a video store and ahead of schedule. tions, and tell the managers to changes, and we have to buy tips, am forced to buy a shirt, waiting half a month for a neg- This will not be me. D watch for a reason to let you go, all-new stuff from our own and then eat something, a night ligible paycheck. and to heap abuse upon you bosses. of work actually ends up cost- It's the same story with all February 13, 2003 Commentai The Dog Days By Justine Lopez, FCLC'04 anyone who enjoys almost STAFF WRITER breaking his or her neck because he or she slipped on a Four Paws Sanitary Rake big pile of poop. I honestly- Pooper Scooper: $16.99 don't think there are many peo- ple who would relish the event Brand new Wedged High Heel if and when it does happen. To Boots from Aldo: $129.99 my knowledge, most people are prone to breaking out in violent Not stepping in yet another pile fits of Tourette's Syndrome of dog poop: priceless upon discovering that the little present the neighborhood pooch I can't even begin to count left behind is now located on how many times I've stepped in the bottom of their shoes. dog poopii walking along Feelings of frustration and Columbus Avenue over the anger (along with foul-smelling course of the three and a half shoes) result when a pet owner years I've been attending this cannot find the time or energy Stephanie Joson school. It's sad to say but at this to curb his or her dog. I highly Fellow dog walkers and expected pooper scoopers walk along Columbus Avenue. point it's almost become a ritu- doubt that in this wonderful city alistic occurrence in which my of high society folk who spoil, scooper. In addition, the most town warning of the fines that off their Kenneth Coles. New day does not feel complete until toil over, and pamper their pre- expensive pooper scooper that I could be levied if pets are not Yorkers can have clean Pradas, I've stepped in a freshly cious pooches to death with was able to find online was the curbed. A pet owner can be and all for less than the price of made to pay up to $75 for not a takeout lunch in Manhattan. / highly doubt that in this wonderful city of high cleaning up after his or her pet. Not much effort goes into using Even though $75 isn't a ridicu- a pooper scooper. It's fast, society folk who spoil, toil over, and pamper their lous amount of money to pay, cheap, and one's legal as well as precious pooches to death, no one can afford to buy I'm sure New Yorkers can find ethical obligation to use one. more practical uses for that Those people who allow for or find the time to use a pooper scooper. money. their pets to defecate on the Call me crazy but I definitely street and then proceed to not deposited pile of crap. five-star pet hotels and pet Allen's Spring Action Scooper, think there is some merit in the clean up the mess are inconsid- I, sincerely hope I am not the Galons that are too good for the which sells for $19.99 at practicality of the matter. erate, insensitive, and apathetic. only one who finds something average taxpaying human, no Petco.com, and there are other People won't have to miss their Don't be like those people. To remotely wrong with that state- one can afford to buy or find the models that are even more trains because they were busy all pet owners and dog walkers: ment! in all seriousness, how time to use a pooper scooper. • affordable than that. scraping their Bally's against let's help keep our streets and sick is that?!?! There is some- The manufacturers of these •Not only is curbing one's dog the pavement. Furthermore, the bottoms of our shoes clean. thing inherently wrong with gadgets have made it unfath- economical in terms of finances people can actually read their D that idea, don't you think? omably easy to use one; it takes and time but it is (gasp!) the newspapers instead of using I haven't met nor do I know two seconds to operate a pooper law. Signs are posted around them to wipe the dog manure

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Breaking Up is Hard The Filmmaker and to Do...If You Don't Fordham Pick the Right Spot By Joanna Bonfiglio, FCLC'04 Charles Daniel Sandoval), his thought he did a good job How and Where to Dump STAFF WRITER brother Mustafa (Bronson depicting Arabs living in New Picket), their father Hassam York and how they are viewed Somebody on Valentine's Day On the streets of New York (Hany Kamal) and a friend in America," said Ginan Kayed, many an unknown artist has Saddam, who is played by FCLC'04 who has seen the By Bryan Lamaj, FCLC'05 walked muttering that his life is Albuliwi. The comedy of the film. Fordham students are not STAFF WRITER funny enough to be put on the film only masks the true con- the only ones who think big screen but few ever make it flicts in the lives of these char- Albuliwi's efforts have been Valentine's Day is a symbol of love between two people, but to tape, with the exception of acters. The younger generation successful; the film has earned sometimes the red roses, wrapped candy, and cheap cologne of the Ghazi Albuliwi. The 26-year- portrayed in the film find them- critical acclaim across the coun- holiday spirit provoke feelings of disgust rather than romance. Most try. individuals consider February 14 more of an obligation to a relation- West Bank Brooklyn, which ship than an expression of sincere feelings. Many Lincoln Center "Thisfilm is about ninety percent was shot over the course of 14 students have made it a top priority to loathe this holiday and as a days, was written and filmed way of coping have contributed recommendations for their top four true. I embellished about ten before September 11. Albuliwi locations on where to and where not to dump someone on felt that he could never have Valentine's Day. percent for comedic purposes." made this film in today's pre- Email/Instant Message: Email/instant message is probably the sent climate. But he said "film easiest (read: spineless) way to break up any relationship because it —Ghazi Albuliwi is such a powerful thing" he allows for privacy and absence of ugly confrontations. There is also would like to use it to help por- the added bonus of individual time to plan your approach and even tray Arabs in a more positive have friends "read-in"/completely take over the conversation. Craig old is no longer an unknown; selves questioning the Islamic light. He discussed Friday his Konnoth, FCLC'05, finds instant messaging ideal when it comes to he is an up-and-coming faith in which they have been plans to continue filmmaking dumping someone. "If you call, you have to actually talk to some- writer/director/actor who came brought up and how religion and has no plans in the near body," he says, "but if you are on the answering machine or if you're to speak at Fordham on Friday, figures into their lives as future to stray from his muse— online, you don't have to talk or explain yourself the same way you January 31, 2003 about the Americans reared by immi- the Middle East. A very busy process of making his first grants. Ali ends up working for man, Albuliwi is currently Independent film, West Bank a Hasidic Jewish man as his working on several projects. Nothing eases the pain of a Brooklyn - an autobiographical caretaker to supply further con- His next film, Brooklyn Boys, tale about growing up in trast and conflict within the will star Mark Wahlberg and dumping, particularly on V-Day Brooklyn as an Arab- film. Albuliwi's character begin filming some time next American. "This film is about Saddam experiences an identity year. West Bank Brooklyn has like a good meal. ninety percent true. I embell- crisis of sorts and rejects his been a turning point for ished about ten percent for Arab identity only to reinvent Albuliwi, making it possible for would do in person." But like most, issues of relationships, not comedic purposes," says the himself by pretending to be him to get bank rolled by everyone is in agreement. "I think anyone who dumps [someone] director. Puerto Rican. Hollywood studios instead of online needs to get a grip on themselves. They need to step up to the Albuliwi, a self-proclaimed The setting, according to spending out of his own pocket. plate because it's pretty weak," Jackie Bouroudis, FCLC'05, says. entertainer started doing stand Albuliwi, was key. He^ sought a "I will never make another low The Phone: Even though email/instant message may have some up in New York City when he location in which Jews and budget film," he says. "I lost advantages in breaking up a relationship many students at Lincoln was just 17. His belief that Center believe using the phone is too impersonal and doesn't take "comedy is all around us" enough courage, something important in ending a relationship and allowed Albuliwi to see it in his meaning it. Chris Norberg, FCLC'05, shares their views. "It's too own life experiences, making cowardly. It should be [somewhere] quiet, and so everyone could them the perfect material. hear you when you do it [breaking up a relationship]." If some- After receiving a B.A. from where quiet is not your style, then here's somewhere a bit more Hunter College as a communi- rowdy. cations major and political sci- A Party: A party allows more freedom to breakup from a relation- ence minor, Albuliwi took some ship with cruel intentions. Bettina Blanchard, FCLC'05, explains time off to figure out just what that a party can allow an individual different ways to dump someone: he wanted to do. While out of "If you want to be really malicious, [breaking up with someone at] a school he says he "fell into a party with friends would be an ideal location." More hesitant and pattern. I would go to the video considerate "dumpers," like Marisa Palenzona, FCLC'05, while on store everyday and rent the verge of breakup still take second party feelings into considera- movies." It became apparent to tion. She says, "By doing it out in the open in a rowdy place or in a him that he could and should party that is inhabited by a lot of people you are going to hurt their make a movie of his own. feelings." For some this may be the intended point while others Albuliwi's FCLC appear- Courtesy of www.westbankbrooklyn.com would opt for an alternative method. ance was organized by Miriam A Restaurant: Nothing eases the pain of a dumping, particularly Madry, FCLC'05. When she on V-Day, like a good meal. Expensive dining or lean cuisines may first saw West Bank Brooklyn Arabs lived close enough my health and whatever little be the summit of locations of where to dump someone on Valentine's in June, the film gave Madry, together to create the look and sanity I had left in making this Day. For those who are ready to dump, either expensive or fast food the Middle Eastern Student feel of the Israeli-Palestinian film." restaurants could serve as potential locations. Just the atmosphere Association's Secretary, an situation and found his West West Bank Brooklyn will alone could inspire you with a variety of ways to let someone down idea to have several Arab- Bank in Brooklyn's Borough continue to tour the country this easy. Pete Cassar, FCLC'05, president of the Commuter Student Americans come to Fordham Park. year, hitting Michigan in March Association, believes that a romantic venue is a great setting to dump as guest lecturers on behalf of Albuliwi expressed on and Philadelphia in April. someone. "If you are going to dump someone you might as well go the club. "I emailed Ghazi my Friday night his desire to not Albuliwi said he is definitely all out," Cassar says, smirking. "You have to make it something spe- idea and he emailed me right only entertain people with his going to enter his film in a New cial. It's the last time the person will be with you, so you might want back saying it would be cool to films but still deal with the sub- York competition but at this to make it memorable." Cassar goes on to suggest letting the person come [to Fordham]," says ject of on-going strife in the date does not know which one being dumped pay for the bill or walking out on the person. While Madry. Middle East because it is yet. He promised, though, to Howard Ray, FCLC'06, believes that walking out on someone would West Bank Brooklyn, which important to him. Albuliwi, a come back to Fordham and make it all the more memorable, he thinks it would only be truly only cost $39,000 to make, Palestinian born in Jordan show his film. effective in a fast food restaurant. "A White Castle will do, because delivers not only comedy but whose family immigrated to For more info on West Bank it's cheap and if there is any retaliation [by the other person] every- political discussion as well. In America when he was only a Brooklyn visit www.west- one would see it," he says. his own words Albuliwi few" months Old, is passionate bankbrboklyricbm arid read Just as choosing a mate is a highly subjective process, so is dump- explained that the film is all about his Middle Eastern her- coverage from the Los Angeles ing them. All the factors must be weighed for both parties including about "conflict." The plot itage. With this film he set out Times for additional informa- embarrassment, expenditures, and day-aftcr-in-the-lounge story develops around the main char- to show as many points of view tion on the film. 1 potential. No one said it would be easy, but at least make the decision acter Ali Sahid (played by as possible and not take sides. "I making process a bit more fun since the breakup probably won't be.1* February 13, 2003 Features page 13 Has Instant Messaging Changed the Way the Electronic Generation Interacts?

By Catherine Horath, FCLC'05 James." This change, according to Kelleher believes that instant mes- STAFF WRITER Fordham students, has affected saging is the same as using the tele- every aspect of life. phone. "It is basically a two-way 'Tis the season for Love.' "If someone is given the option conversation where you react in Valentine's Day is rapidly approach- to either place a phone call or send almost real time," says Kelleher. ing. This time a few years ago peo- an lM, or even e-mail, I think she/he "You react in real time if you are at ple would have been preparing to will opt to electronically communi- the computer, that is." write the perfect love letter and have cate," says Nathalie Hall FCLC'06. One of the most common pet it sent to their significant other in the "Perhaps this is so because they peeves among instant messenger most romantic way imaginable. have a desire to avoid direct com- users is not receiving responses to Now, people will wait to the last sec- munication or confrontation. their instant messages. However ond to type up an email, press spell Another student, Victoria Zozulya some have come to cope with the check and click send. Their last FCLC'06, agreed with Hall. "People fact that instant communication is minute, electronic letter will reach no longer have to communicate not always what it promises to be. its recipient within seconds. The directly with each other, either in "My first reaction is to think that excitement of waiting for the mail person or over the phone. They can they are ignoring me, but then I real- on Valentine's Day will be replaced just e-mail or IM the person, which ize that they just might be away Allison Banks with an electronic, yet all too famil- is much easier because there is no from their computer," said Zozulya. iar, "you have mail." immediate communication. "They couM be busy, but usually, it Kelleher believes that emails way people telate to one another. "I Has email replaced the old-fash- Communication online gives you just means they don't want to talk to have completely replaced letters. "I notice that some immediate friends ioned genuine love letter? Is an time to think about your responses." you. It's happened to me... it hurts," think text messaging and instant would rather write an email instead instant message the same as talking It seems ironic that the Internet is said Debbie Speken, FCLC'05, messaging [are] just an extension of of picking up the phone...I miss on the phone? seen as a way to avoid communica- when asked about unanswered IMs. the phone while emails have hearing a person's voice, and partly Throughout the course of history tion or confrontation, when many Eric Meier, FCLC 05, was adamant replaced letters," says Kelleher. for that reason I think the Internet new technologies have changed the claim that the Internet is the epitome in his response:" 1 used to get pissed ?Both media are less personal than has compromised a lot of relation- way people communicate with each of communication in today's world. but now I realize that the person is the phone or the letter. I think that ships that could be all the more clos- other. Internet services, such as Seamus Kelleher of the commu- probably busy, but I get upset when this changes the way people relate to er," says Speken. "Real life exists email and instant messaging, have nications and media studies depart- I instant message someone and then one another. They don't call each and the Internet doesn't play a big changed the dynamics of social rela- ment is currently teaching the course they put up their away message. It other as much or they don't send let- part in it, [at least] I don't think so." tionships, as the world once knew "Introduction to Electronic Media." kind of reminds me of trying to talk ters. They do text messaging and them. People no longer make a While some students argue that elec- to someone and them closing the emails but don't say as much." quick call to a friend. Instead it's "oh tronic communication has altered door right in your face [and] being Speken agrees with Kelleher's let me just send a quick email to the way they interact in relationships very rude." belief mat the Internet changes the

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By Corinne Iozzio, FCLC'05 nauts early Saturday morning. "I am able to apply what I am with a new perspective. the Columbia met a similar fate. STAFF WRITER However, students found them- feeling now to what happened Something that seemed so After the initial shock of the selves grieving not only for the with the Challenger," said far removed from life was sud- tragedy had passed Evans Sunday, February 2, 2003 loss of those seven. admitted, "The Challenger was did not focus on whether or not The average undergraduate the first thing I thought about." the groundhog saw its shadow. student at Fordham University No one can look at life Students immediately identified Thoughts of an early spring or a was only three years old when the parallel between the two prolonged winter were over- the space shuttle Challenger through blinders anymore. incidents and were enlightened. shadowed by more solemn exploded shortly after takeoff in A clear link to the Challenger events. Students at Fordham January 1986. At the time it Each person has to face tragedy was made. The feel- University and across the proved difficult to grasp the ings of shock, disbelief, and United States were captivated gravity of the loss. Seven astro- tragedy and learn to embrace grief that each felt were related by disaster footage and news nauts died that morning, but no to events^in the past. reports. News about the explo- toddler could really understand whatever comes out of it. The mourning that took sion of the space shuttle what that meant. place 17 years ago became real Columbia was inescapable. Throughout the weekend and perceptible for those who Nearly every television sta- many finally came to under- Marcella Clark, FCLC'05. denly brought into the fore- were too young too remember. tion and website was consumed stand what happened 17 years Since students are mature front. The explosion revealed Despite all the information that by reports and updates about ago. In effect they were griev- enough to comprehend the a newfound curiosity about the was available prior to the the tragedy that caused the ing for the loss of 14, in addi- tragedy of the Columbia, they events of January 1986. Many Columbia, the emotional ele- deaths of seven NASA astro- tion to the most recent seven. can take a look back at the past encountered for the first time ment was still absent. footage of the Challenger The horror and shock felt in launch, articles about the cause 1986 cannot be communicated Do You like to Boogie Woogie? of the explosion, and personal from one person to another. 1 profiles of those onboard. Regina Plunkett-Dowling, a Yes? Well, then Williamsburg s Bedford Up to this point exposure to theology professor at Fordham the Challenger tragedy was lim- University, was able to recall Avenue has a lot in store for you ited to brief classroom discus- "the particularly sharp sense of sions. "I had a grammar school horror and grief that consumed By Michael Zakraewski, FCLC'QS says Mrs. Joanne Rybkweicz, a has in picking a place to kick teacher who was big on the the nation after the Challenger STAFF WRITER homeowner on Bedford Avenue. back are definitely not limited. space program, and our class disaster. Old warehouse buildings It is easy to suit your taste of talked about it when we were The horror and shock felt in Dance clubs, bars and have become top-notch real music or type of scene in this older," said Vince Evans, 2003 allowed students to identi- lounges have been springing up estate as many people are trans- part of Brooklyn. From hip hop FCLC'05. "At the time, how- fy with the feelings in the on Williamsburg's Bedford forming them into luxury loft and reggae to dance and elec- ever, none of us could have nation years ago for the first Avenue by the minute in the last apartments. Asia Banach- tronica, many bars and clubs grasped the gravity of the disas- time. For that reason, the griev- few years. The long avenue has Jusinski, a local real estate here are situated next to each ter." ing process for those who do become flooded with crowds on agent says, "The buildings on other most of them are walking Despite efforts by teachers, not remember 1986 is twofold. weekends that travel into Bedford were worth pennies distance. If one place does not there is no way to truly relate Not only is there grief for pre- Brooklyn looking for a good about six years ago, now it's a suit your mood, you can get to the severity of a tragedy to sent, but the for past as well. time, and a new experience. new story; don't expect to get a another quickly. someone who has not experi- The past caught up with every- Although being just a bargain any time soon." Many Many have discovered what enced tragedy him or herself. one. moment away from the Lower of the families who have lived the neighborhood has to offer There is no frame of reference As people grow, the igno- and have found it a substitute from which to draw feelings or rance of their youth begins to "The area 'went under the knife' in a for the chaos of places in the reactions. In learning after the wear off. A real world with city such as Webster Hall and fact, it is hard to formulate a crime, pain, and death way, the young residents have given it a APT. Karolina Szalunas, response different from the becomes apparent. Although FCLC'06 says, "One of the teacher's. each person treasures his or her much needed facelift." —Mrs. Joanne main reasons 1 prefer to go out When students were told in youthful optimism, there is a on Bedford Ave. is the type of grammar school about the point at which it has to be Rybkweicz, Williamsburg Resident. crowd. Although it's mixed, the Challenger tragedy, they had no abandoned. people here are real and basical- chance to formulate their own September 11 was that point East Side of Manhattan, here in the past, mostly Polish ly friendlier. I feel more com- reaction, because they had no for those of this generation. Williamsburg's environment is immigrants, are beginning to fortable meeting and socializing first-hand experience. They "Since September 11 my feel- both hip and easygoing, but at move out as a result of hiked with the type of crowd in some could not recall news reports or ings about disasters have the same time not too chaotic. rents. The newer residents are of these hang out spots on memorial services from 1986. changed greatly," said Chrissy The area's characteristic sur- willing to pay much higher Bedford Ave." The atmosphere Any source about the explosion Mitakakis, FCLC'05. No one roundings have created a trend prices then many of the past res- has become a factor creating was second or third-hand infor- can look at life through blinders of people coming to Brooklyn idents, causing landlords to more appeal that has come to mation. anymore. Each person has to instead of "the city" to seek raise rents. attract many, such as Hubert Students initially related to face tragedy and learn to refuge at a local bar or lounge. The bars and lounges of Gorka, a junior at The New the Challenger through others' embrace whatever comes out of Bedford Avenue was not Williamsburg reflect the char- School. "I started checking out re-telling of the events. "I it. always a trendy atmosphere. acter of the neighborhood's the different bars and mini clubs remember reading a children's Tragedy and disaster are The area's population consisted eclectic, artsy residents. The that this area had to offer a cou- book about it when I was still learning experiences. They of mostly Polish immigrants, in interiors of places such as the ple of years ago and I must say pretty young," said Joe DeLessio, help people relate to each other recent years many artists and Pod, Level-X and Rain Lounge I'm glad I did," Gorka says. FCLC'06. Television specials through common experiences. students became attracted to the are all unique and an experi- From Laila to the Pod, and educational videos lacked "I think the Columbia helped area's characteristic low rents ence in themselves. From Bedford Avenue's bars and the poignancy of the actual me understand the Challenger and access to the city, five min- 1960s-inspired couches to lounges have something to events. tragedy a little better," said Joe utes is all it takes to get into huge projection screens dis- offer for everyone. Whether A feeling of detachment DeLessio. Manhattan's East Village. "The playing Japanese animation, you're into hip hop, rock or could not be overcome through Misfortune is an unfortunate area 'went under the knife' in a the interiors of many bars and electronica the tastes of all are such avenues. Marcella Clark part of life. Gaining under- way, the young residents has lounges are visually stimulat- easily met and satisfied in recalled having seen many doc- standing of the misfortune is given it a much needed facelift. ing and most importantly are Williamsburg, a place that in umentaries on the anniversaries the tricky part. Things must be They've created a life for them- an escape. recent years has undergone a of the incident, but she dealt with in their own time. selves here, opening different The city has become a sec- transformation to become one expressed that it never really hit "The only thing we can do is art galleries, bars and restau- ond priority, for many locals, of the hippest and most appeal- home for her. move on," Mitakakis said. 1 rants, has given the neighbor- when it comes to having a good ing locations in the city. 1 For many students the hood a new look and a new life," time. The various choices one Challenger never hit home until NEWMAN FELLOWS SYMPOSIUM

Fordham University announces the third symposium session on the sesquicentennial of The Idea of John Cardinal Newman's seminal 1852 text, which explores the scope and a University purposes of a . liberal arts education. Tuesday, February 25,2003 4 • 6 p.m.

Newman Fellow Presenters Marymount College of Fordham University Kathleen Connell, R.S.H.M., Ph.D., Tarrytown Campus Department of History, Rita Hall III Marymount College 100 Marymount Avenue Penelope Roach, Ph.D., Tarrytown, New York Department of Sociology, Marymount College Jeanne Flavin, Ph.D., Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Fordham College at Rose Hill Frederick Wertz, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Psychology, Fordham College at Lincoln Center and Rose Hill

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Happy Valentine's Day, Sucker! j^|ate$ Qf State: io Films for tKe Cynical Single Perfectly Matched

By Gavin McCormack, FCLC'03 from your body. At least you them helps remind us of two By Catharine McJ^elly, FCLC'04 ASSOCIATE ARTS EDITOR have your health, even if you're things. One: Any part of any STAFF WRITER not gettin' any. movie can be "touching" if you Ann, this freezing February, put sappy enough music behind You might expect a small sound coming from a band with only the hearts of young lovers are Edward Scissorhands it. Two: If love is this trite and two members, but that's hardly the case with Mates of State. There's wanned by Valentine's Day. Johnny Depp gives one of sophomoric, maybe you're bet- something special about this San Francisco-based, Kansas-schooled Or...not. What about those of his best performances ever as ter off dodging Cupid's arrow duo. On stage or off, members Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel us who are single? Or how Mr. Scissorhands, the perpetual after all. exude so much passion for both their music and each other that about those of us who just don't outsider, ostracized for having you'd be crazy not to be strangely attracted to them. feel compelled to go out and cutlery for hands, and for his Enter the Dragon Mates of State kicked off the Polyvinyl Records' Winter 2003 buy year-old chocolate and flagrant abuse of Aqua-Net. Let us not forget, having a U.S. Tour opening for Rainer Maria at the Bowery Ballroom on dead flowers out of some life-partner severely impairs January 31. The two-night New York City-stand set the tone for what bizarre sense of obligation? Seven your ability to kick ass. Bruce will be an amazing tour of incredible indie-rock talent. After doing How about the criminally Nothing takes your mind off Lee's character in this movie time in Lawrence, Kansas' music scene, Gardner and Hammel met, insane? Does anybody care love like a series of grizzly was single, and so am I. fell in love, and decided to do away with the struggles of a full band how their Valentine's Day is murders and a knife-throwing Therefore, it is only logical to and simply focus on themselves. In 1997, Mates of State was born going? Morgan Freeman. Note: infer that I have mystical Kung- with Gardner on lead vocals and keyboard and Hammel on drums For those of us who don't Despite the film's ending, Fu powers as well. My logic is and backing vocals. After graduat- live in a magic realm inhabited Gwyneth Paltrow's severed infallible! ing from Kansas University, the by Significant Others, the radio head in a box is considered by Mates packed their things and and T.V. dials seem like wheels most people to be an inappro- Requiem for a Dream headed to San Francisco, which in the machinery of a vast con- priate Valentine's Day gift. Nothin' says lovin' like cas- they soon began to call home. Luck spiracy to insult our intelli- tration, and the girl from hit when they were offered to gence. Therefore, I propose an Candyman Labyrinth turning into a smack record a split single on Omnibus alternative to sitting around, This film serves as a ho. Cynicism is awesome. Records. With the help of sighing deeply: Tape up your reminder that if there's one Omnibus, the Mates started gain- windows, jam furniture against thing that can come between a Kids ing more and more recognition not the door, and stay inside all day, couple, it's a rusty meathook. As the night goes on and you only in the Bay Area but across the watching movies. This will Also, the concept of retribution start to realize your Valentine's "psychalbum My Solo ruined by visions of shiny the grave may prove attractive filled, I recommend watching Project in mid-2000 on Omnibus happy couples holding hands for the more disgruntled of us Kids. It begins and ends with and followed up with a tour that took them back through the prancing down the street, and out there. the most un-appealing sex Midwest. The couple married in 2001, and have continued to tour the will ensure that you don't ruin scenes ever captured; it's a cold country practically non-stop since. their day in return with your Fight Club shower, and it'll take your mind Our Constant Concern, the Mates' second album, was released on projectile vomiting. Here are 10 At the risk of generalizing off the naughty business and Polyvinyl Records in January of 2002. Rarely will an audience be films I recommend to keep you grossly, if you're a male sans put it to other uses: Like new disappointed at a Mates of State show. Gardner and Hammel have a company as you bitch and moan female, this boy-friendly flick ways to keep others from vio- way of connecting to fans without the annoying cantor of typical gui- long into the wee hours on the will re-enforce the idea that you lating the borders of your new tar-based bands: they're real. The couple sets up their instruments 14th. can do fine by yourself, and that 16-inch personal space comfort facing one another so they have constant interaction during songs. romance is a culturally-imposed bubble. Gardner has an incredible vocal range that harmonizes perfectly with Leaving Las Vegas superstition that you are not Hammel's backing vocals. The two constantly cheer each other on in It's a classic scenario: Boy obligated to serve. If you are a So Happy Valentine's Day, a subtle, loving way while performing. The Bowery show left noth- meets girl, boy loses girl, girl is female sans male, Fight Club and remember one thing: all ing to be criticized. unable to prevent boy's slow will show you that males, as a three of the Catholic figures Aside from already released songs like "Everyone Needs an and agonizing suicide, and group, are often a group of foul- who have formed the contem- Editor" and "Ride Again," the Mates played quite a few new songs returns to a life of prostitution. smelling creatures who punch porary amalgam that is Saint as well as their popular Nico cover "These Days." It's almost as if each other in the head for fun. Valentine were martyrs. What you become part of the couple's life just by being in the audience. Outbreak does that tell you? ss Their lyrics tell their story: "Can you tell me about yourself? I'm par- Though full of much- Ghost, Dirty Dancing, or tial to life without. How long have you wanted this, how do I say despised pro-love rhetoric, this any other early Patrick this? I've wanted this. What are your weaknesses?" Precise and cap- film also helps us remember Swayze movie tivating song writing adds to the musical talent of the Mates, making that while playing kissy-face Oh Swayze, your glorious this band one of the few that shouldn't be overlooked. Mates of State can make you as giggly as a mullet cascading behind you in and Rainer Maria will end the Polyvinyl Tour in Brooklyn on March Danish schoolgirl, it can also the breeze, what has happened 15atNorthsix. 3€ give you some awful disease to thee? These films are so that will rot the very bowels unbelievably corny, watching Biker Boyz: A Thrill Ride to Nowhere With a weak script and a pre- founder of his own riding club, employed. The motorcycle ing hot and ready to ride off into dictable story line, neither the the Biker Boyz. By hustling races, although rather sleek and the sunset with him. plethora of eye-candy visuals innocent riders along the coast exciting at first, soon became Towards the end of the film, nor the impressive motorcycle of California, the Biker Boyz tired and redundant by the the highly anticipated race stunts can save this film from earn enough money and win film's end. between Kid and Smoke leaves becoming anything more than a enough races to recruit more Equally tiresome is the film's the audience thrilled and D Stevaiw / DreamWorks, LLC lame The Fast and the Furious young, motorcycle-riding bad weak dialogue, which attempts relieved—thrilled that the Laurence Fishburne, Lisa Bonet, wannabe. boys. to be quick and witty, leaves the movie is over and relieved that Derek Luke, Kid Rock and Djimon Biker Boyz explores the Although the highly choreo- audience to roll their eyes and these promising actors are Hounsou star as fierce competitors underground motorcycle cul- graphed stunts, like popping deliver their own quicker, witti- saved from further embarrass- in the motorcycle racing under- ment. ground in Biker Boyz. ture by centering around a wheelies and standing atop a er put-downs. In addition, Kid's macho ego war between Kid moving motorcycle are exhila- romantic interest, Tina (Meagan If you're looking for an By Kristine Ducusin, FCLC'04 (Derek Luke), a daring young rating to watch, several corny Good), goes from hot to cold adrenaline-filled action flick, STAFF WRITER rider and Smoke (Laurence visuals left a sour taste in the faster than any race in the entire then grab a couple of bags of Fishburne), leader of the Black mouths of the audience. movie. One minute, she's an icy microwave popcorn, rent The If you're looking for a fun, Knights riding club and the Potentially cool scenes involv- cold tattoo artist hired by the Fast and the Furious, and enjoy light, action packed film offer- reigning "King of Call." ing the Black Knights' arrival googly-eyed Kid to tattoo the an evening at home with ing a couple of laughs and some Attempting to prove himself went wrong when domino- cheesy phrase "Burn Rubber, friends. X fast-paced thrills, then Biker worthy of the crown, the big- effect moves, not unlike that of Not Your Soul" onto his chest, and the next minute she's boil- Boyz is not the film for you. talking Kid becomes the the Radio City Rockettes, were February 13, 2003 Arts & Culture page 17 Talk/Art/Cabaret An Debuts At Fordham Talk/Art/Cabaret' s BobbJy By Michelle Hughes, FCLC'05 Whitlock STAFF WRITER By Bryan Lamaj, FCLC'05 On Thursday night, January 30, 2003, Fordham University host- STAFF WRITER ed its first Talk/Art/Cabaret. There are two more planned for this semester. The main part of the evening was a performance by leg- He sits down playing his gui- endary rock-and-roller Bobby Whitlock and his partner, Kim tar, swaying his feet to each Carmel. Whitlock was a member of the Eric Clapton band Derek and chord he strikes. His red tinted the Dominos, whose best known work is likely the hit song "Layla." glasses reflect a radiance that Whitlock has also written for artists such as Sheryl Crow and Tom does not shine from Fordham Jones, and did extensive work with George Harrison. Some of the University's atrium, but from most popular songs he has written are "Bell Bottom Blues" and his fingertips. It is a glow that "Anyday." Kim Carmel started her career in London when she was only he can control through in high school and has worked with Bon Jovi and George music. As he sings, his head Thorogood. bops from side to side, the The show took place in the Lowenstein cafeteria atrium but the music taking control of him., way the room was lit and arranged, one felt as though the perfor- Who am I talking about? None mance was in some small, private club, though the sound was a lit- other than rock and roll legend tle loud for the small area and made it difficult to understand Bobby Whitlock, songwriter of Whitlock's and Carmel's words. The music was a mix of blues and "Bell Bottom Blues," "Tell the jackland.com country and had a somber, melancholy sound. Whitlock's voice was Truth," "I Looked Away," and Dominos with Derek, and so I all the Dominos' songs or tried surprisingly powerful, especially in regards to his small frame. One other rock classics that have was writing song at his house to be the Dominos or any- of the brightest parts of the show was Carmel's saxophone perfor- immortalized him as part of and the next thing you know, thing... I am relying on me, mance, though at times they seemed to be a bit disorganized when it rock and roll history. Whitlock we were putting together a right now, as we speak. I came to figuring out which song to play next. also formed the band Derek and band, the best rock and roll couldn't tell you what I am The crowd really seemed to enjoy the performance, calling the Dominos, which teamed band in the world! [laughs] We doing tomorrow, but I'm sure it Whitlock and Carmel back for an encore. The night also included a him up with Eric Clapton. really didn't have a name, but is going to be so full that I am poetry reading by Felice Bell who is a poet, playwright, and host of Today, Bobby Whitlock has" it was really Eric Clapton's not going to finish it tomorrow. the Friday Night Slam at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe in New York come back and partnered with band, and he didn't like it As is everyday of my life, so City. N singer-songwriter Kim Carmel to give a new generation a taste being called the 'Eric Clapton full that I cannot complete it of genuine rock and roll. Band.' We didn't even know all. I carry it out to the next what our name was going to day. With an hour to showtime, be, so we said we were going Whitlock talked with The APAC's Upcoming to call ourselves the Dynamics. What advice can you give to Observer about destiny, life, When we were first introduced the struggling musicians and and of course, music. Events to the audience, the announcer artists who want to pursue a The Observer: How old were called us Derek and the career in their art? By Amanda Cruz, FCLC'03, Dominos. That's how we got (but not exclusively influence) you when you decided that STAFF WRITER our name. Stay at it. Stay with it. Don't Asian/Pacific Islander music was going to be your listen to anybody, and do what Fordham's Asian Pacific Americans. Many of the work- life's profession? "Bell Bottom Blues": What you want to do. Listen to that American Coalition at Lincoln shops that will be held in this mood or feeling did you have voice inside you, whatever you Center is booming this semes- conference include perfor- Bobby Whitlock: I've always that inspired you to write this decide to call it, you know; ter. Students showed interest in mances of native dances from known it. I was about 14 to 15 song? some people call it God or the various nations. years old when I decided what the club during this semester's creative principle of the uni- Club Fair held in the Plaza, and I was going to do. Every song "Bell Bottom Blues" was writ- verse. If you don't listen to the club is currently, seeking March 13: "Mango Tribe" ever written, every symphony, ten and inspired by a girlfriend your inner calling, you won't more members. (co-sponsored with ISIS) everything that there is on the that Eric Clapton was going get a passion for your work. APAC represents and serves This performance will planet in thought and in con- out with in France, who didn't the Asian Pacific American address issues that women cept is between those two C's speak a word of English and What are your plans for the community on campus. One of around the world face through [referring to the "C" chords on had an interpreter in English. future? their goals is to enrich Fordham various media. Some of these the guitar]. So I thought, it She wore bell bottoms and the with a variety of ethnic and issues include domestic vio- can't be that hard. It came very rest of the song was making up Hopefully we can come back artistic events. The organization lence, racism, sexism, and rape. natural to me. I've been a bunch of crap. Lots of these here [Fordham University] also provides a political and through lots of changes. I songs were inspired by real life .. .It's going to sound great social support network both on March 21-23: Naascon would like to think we all and some of them were put tonight. What I think is that a national level as well as here National Asian American have... I can't see myself in together so we'd have some- the room is nothing but four at Fordham. "APAC is proac- Student Conference limitations. thing to sing. The song, or walls, a floor, and a ceiling. tive with political issues to help This leadership summit that whatever it maybe, will come There is nothing in that room, improve, inform, and educate Was it hard for you to get a will be held at the University of to you if you allow it to. If you it is absolutely empty. The only the quality of life for Asian start in a career in music? Pennsylvania this year. allow the Divine inspiration of thing you are going to have in Pacific Americans," says Helen the universe to work through that room is what you take in Suh, the current vice president End of April: "SENSAZN" No. I started singing at church you, for you, to you, it comes there...be full of love. If some- of APAC. Helen also empha- and singing at the fields that I This talent showcase is held out to be a masterpiece, like one will bring a small measure sizes that the coalition does not worked in. If you got your ear annually. Young, Asian "Layla" or "Bell Bottom of love in their hearts into the discriminate against anyone to be in journalism or to be an American poets, musicians, Blues." room, they'll make it more based on gender, race, age, eth- attorney, you're more apt to get dancers, etc., perform their var- than they can carry. It's going nicity, religion, or sexual orien- a job as a journalist or attorney. ious talents here at FCLC. Who are some musicians that to be all over the place, so the tation; anyone is welcome to If you've got your ear ground- have influenced your work consequence is that if there is join. APAC's meetings are held in ed in the attorney field, it comes to you, because that's and success as a musician? no love there, it is just a big Here are some upcoming Room 424LL, twice a month on giant empty stage, an empty events to mark in your calendar: Wednesdays. 3S where your thoughts are sup- posed to be., .life attracts light, 1 would say Booker T. Jones, place with no love. If you get a small room, and get an inti- February 2I-2:, "ECASL,' so that was the deal 1 was in. Jimmy Smith, Ray Charles... mate crowd with their hearts East Coast Asian Student So I surrounded myself with Why did you choose to come full of love, it's like a stadium Union, Georgetown players [musicians]. to Fordham University ? that is full. All that matters is University, Washington, D.C. When you first joined Derek what you bring into the room. This annual conference Because Mark Svenvold asked brings together all APA interest and the Dominos, where did you first play and start? us to. Mark is a supporter and based groups from several col- a big fan, and friend of Kim lege campuses to discuss issues I formed Derek and the [Carmel] and myself. I never and ideas that especially affect put a band together and played Arts & Culture February 13, 2003

Well, Jews have been, throughout histo- ry, plagued with false myths. The proto- cols of Zion created these imaginary Observing Life events supposing Catholics, Rabbis, Communists, and Zionists got together By Ryan Creed, FCLC'03 Do you speak to a lot of schools? on one occasion in Switzerland to figure STAFF WRITER out how to take over the world. Hitler No. Well, one time or another I've spo- took this to heart, and it became part of Albert Maysles, with his brother ken at NYU and Columbia. the foundation of the Nazi anti-semitic, David, revolutionized documentary film- movement. Then there's this other myth making by creating the candid style of What is the most important thing you where Jews for some 800 years were cinema verite: a style that uses portable try to teach them? accused of killing Christian children and mixing their blood with matzah for cameras and sound equipment that mavlemaker.com record events naturally and with minimal I think that people have a fear of going Passover. I'm making a film about that intrusion. His most well-known films— into anything with a passion and 1 Maysles sets up a shot. so called blood ritual about a trial of Salesman, * Grey Gardens, and the always try to allay that fear and empha- Mendel Beilis. About 1913 he was Rolling Stones Altamont documentary size at the same time the good you can expression like, why make a movie with brought to trial [for murder] and the Gimme Shelter—remain as powerful and do and the satisfaction that you can all this flabby flesh? [laughs] What are whole world followed the trial. It looked intriguing today as when they were first have...no matter what the documentary we supposed to do, throw them behind a as though he was going to get it but was made, and have been recently released on is. The more we can understand the real curtain? saved at the last moment. DVD. Fordham's Documentary Film world, the more we can love one anoth- class was lucky enough to have this leg- er. Has the amount of access available to When do you think you'll be finished endary director speak to them about doc- film your subjects changed over the with that? years? umentary film-making and his work. He That's so true. And I think it's unfortu- sat with me after the class to answer a nate that people think of some of your I've been at it now for a couple of years few questions about his presentation. films, especially Grey Gardens, as a I myself feel confident that I can get as but without adequate funding. I applied kind offreakshow. much as access today as well as I did. for a PBS grant for this project. I The Observer; There's been a bit of And at no point during filming or the thought I had a very good presentation, making of a film did I ever run into a confusion on how to pronounce your People are not used to documentaries and the first time I was sent three pages. problem. last name. that can be told about people and their What they do is rather than reject you, relationship with one another. It makes they give you criticisms so you can best Albert Maysles: [laughs] It's like them nervous and embarrassed to see Are there any documentaries that try again. But one of the criticisms was measles, but May-sles somebody who has the courage to just you 've seen recently that have excited that they thought the film might by anti- be himself. And so sometimes as many you? Arab. What did you talk to the students about as maybe a quarter... or a good portion today? of the audience feels embarrassed. It's I saw a film in Brazil recently. I got so Thank you so much for sitting and not until they get pretty well into the excited about it that I mentioned it t6 speaking with me. We talked about how you establish a film that they quickly shrug that off. I the top person at HBO and she bought relationship with the people you're film- don't know whether people are getting it. It hasn't shown yet, It's called Onibus Is this for the school paper? ing so that the camera isn't an intruder, better at that or not. The film came out Number 174. Keep your eye open for it. an element that puts people off. To in 1976 and a reviewer who hadn't Yes, The Observer. behave in such a way where the person experienced this kind a film (and wasn't What projects are you working on becomes more accessible. used to depicting women not between now? [laughs] I've known about that for a the ages of 28 and 35) came up with this while. That's what I do! 36

gives the reader and moviegoer tainty in her gifted abilities is dent .beauty of Cunningham's a glimpse into a day in the lives evident in the uncertain actions multifaceted novel. Daldry A Well-Woven Tale of three women who are sepa- of her character. Moore's timid must be applauded for directing rated by time and space, yet are glances, mannerisms and an admirable adaptation of a linked by Woolfs novel and expressions are heart-wrench- difficult novel and indeed, the in The Hours their undeniably similar cir- ingly accurate to her character; result is nothing short of breath- cumstances. her portrayal is every bit as taking, however one can't help There is the'author Virginia good as her turn in Far From feeling some of the characters' Woolf (Kidman) herself, who in Heaven. Meryl Streep, as depth is lost in its film render- 1923 battles with the overpow- Clarissa Vaughan, gives a solid, ing, particularly in the case of ering voices in her head as she touching performance, remind- Laura Brown. She's more than struggles to finish what will ing moviegoers of her timeless just an overly sensitive, suicidal inevitably be her final work, talent. Streep shows that nutcase which is something that Mrs. Dalloway. There is Laura beneath "Mrs. Dalloway's" is never fully explained Brown (Moore), a middle-class strong exterior lies a woman onscreen and thus her character housewife and mother who in whose world is falling apart. remains two-dimensional and 1953 finds solace and escape in As a director, Stephen misunderstood. Moore's por- Woolf's novel, as she finds her- Daldry takes a completely dif- trayal of the character is excel- self torn between family ferent approach from his warm- lent, but there's only so much responsibility and ending her hearted take on Billy Elliot, she can do with the dialogue life. Finally, there is Clarissa choosing to barrage the audi- she's given. Courtesy of Paramount Pictures Vaughan (Streep), a living, ence with gritty visuals and The Hours shines most in Kidman as Woolf breathing modem-day incarna- poignant camera angles. For the those fleeting moments when tion of Mrs. Dalloway, whose most part he does a fine job Cunningham's poetic dialogue By J.P. Mangalindan, FCLC'OS the subject matter would be a life inexplicably mirrors masterfully merging the three is allowed to spill forth from its STAFF WRITER grave injustice, as you would Woolf's character. tales into one seamless mosaic. pages untarnished and reverber- miss a beautiful film, possessing The cast of The Hours is Where Daldry stumbles a bit is ate in its entirety. The result is "I think I'm going to find cinematic grace, elegant dia- impeccable, fully deserving of in the slower scenes from the simply a wondrous, inspira- some rope and hang myself," a logue, and remarkable Oscar- Oscar nominations. Nicole book (Kidman playing with the tional film, filled with poignant moviegoer mumbled as she left worthy performances. Though Kidman plays Virginia Woolf children, for instance), which scenes, such as the train station the theater after having seen this not quite perfect, it is a coura- with painful, heartbreaking sen- come across as dry and some- scene between Kidman and film. geous adaptation of the Pulitzer sitivity that only an actress of what hollow. David Hare's Stephen Dillane as Mr. Woolf. DISCLAIMER: Viewers Prize-winning novel by Michael her caliber and talent can give. script adaptation takes some It is a work wrought with beware. After seeing The Cunningham and a must-see for Every subtle shudder of her liberties transforming the novel heartache and angst, amazing Hours, you WILL be depressed. any serious filmgoer. hunched, wiry frame, every to screen (particularly with performances and thoughtful You WILL question the worth Fraught with inner turmoil tremor of her aged hand, (the Claire Danes' character and the lessons not to be ignored. It of your existence. You MAY and emotions, Virginia Woolf's wonders of make-up and pros- film's ending), but they are may be one of the most depress- drown your sorrows in a tub of literary classic Mrs. Dalloway thetic noses,) as she writes, is understandable choices consid- ing films of the year, but well nachos with extra cheese after- captures the complexity and simply remarkable to behold. ering time constraints. worth a look. wards (as this reviewer did). entirety of a life in the brevity Kidman turns in her most effec- Though the film is a gor- Now if you'll excuse me, I With that said, avoiding the of a day. Taking this thematic tive performance yet. As Laura geous cinematic work, it pales have an appointment with a tub. The Hours due to the gravity of formula to heart, The Hours Brown, Julianne Moore's cer- in comparison to the resplen- of nachos. J« February 13, 2003 Arts & Culture page 19 Duvall's Disaster 4-Ever Bleak By Rachel Axinn, FCLC'04 accompanying music is superb! That, however, is By Amanda Cruz, FCLC'03 tive. In reality, Lilya has short STAFF WRITER not enough to carry a two-hour film with no story. STAFF WRITER hair, but when she picks up Duvall and Pedraza demonstrate how the tango men, she wears a weave to Robert Duvall is at it again in Assassination requires practice, care, and making sure every step Tragic films can often be make her hair appear longer. Tango, although this time Duvall fans might want0 is smooth and rhythmic. Without these qualities, emotionally disturbing yet pow- Lilya's clothes and weave here to wait for him on video. It's not that his tough guy both the tango and the process of assassination fail erful. This can definitely qe said are reminiscent of Julia Roberts expressions and transforming smile don't emerge to succeed. Aside from the physical care and con- about Lukas Moodysson's Lilya in Pretty Woman. When night in this flick, but his acting, as well as his self-writ- cern needed to perform as a tango dancer and as an 4-Ever, which takes place in life ends, and Lilya spends time ten and produced screenplay, are less than satis- assassin, both require an exchange of trust: the Russia and Sweden. with her friend, Volodya, her factory. dancers between each other, and between an A young and innocent 16 appearance changes. Her Filmed in various parts of New York City and assassin and his employer. year old named Lilya, (played clothes are very innocent and Buenos Aires, this film explores the sketchy life of The many unsuccessful aspects of the film do by Oksana Akinshina) is forced gentle. Volodya's attire, on the John J., played by the multi-tasking Duvall. As a not provoke or enchant the viewer, and emotional- into prostitution when her other hand, is the same through long-time successful hit man and a loving, devot- ly the film does not dig deep enough into specific mother moves to America with out the whole film. His cos- ed father figure with a passion for tango, Duvall's characters, or relations between characters. This her new boyfriend, assuring tumes depict the epitome of character John J. is surprisingly dull. Frankie makes the whole experience far from life chang- Lilya that she will come back poverty; he is so desititute that (Frank Gio) sends his loyal hired hand John J. to ing, and even makes it distasteful. This film does for her. A few months pass, and he cannot afford a change of Buenos Aires to bump off a retired political leader, not explore the development of any relationships: her mother's empty promise clothes. and John J. accepts this last job only with the guar- the established ones do not grow or wither, the leaves Lilya with no money, Lukas Moodysson's direc- antee that he'll be back for the birthday of his sur- new ones are never explained, and the expected electricity, food,,orheat. Left in tion is fantastic. The beginning rogate daughter, Jennie ([Catherine Micheaux ones do not exist. The positive aspects of the film despair, Lilya prostitutes herself of the film opens up with Lilya Miller). Duvall expresses the paranoid side of his include the real and intense shots of New York • in order to survive. Her best running either to or away from character very well, with his constant checking, City's skyline, before the World Trade Center was friend in the world is a young something. Her face looks very secrecy and stealth. Duvall runs into some prob- attacked, and monumental vistas of Buenos Aires, boy named Volodya, who is as confused, exhausted, and dis- lems with the mission's time guarantee when his revealing the commitment of the production crew destitute as she is. Her only traught. The director's opening prey ends up in the hospital. Without knowing or and cast to shoot on location. The lighting used in other family member in Russia of the film certainly made me trusting anyone in the city, Duvall strolls (conve- the film is also a success, creating dull light for the is her aunt, who is very unsup- wonder what she could possibly niently!) into a tango club and meets (convenient- somber scenes, and mysteriously dark shades for portive and unreliable. Her aunt be running from. After a few ly!) Manuela (Luciana Pedraza), who expands his romantic scenes. even lies to Lilya, forcing her minutes of running, the screen ability to dance by day, and visits him in dreams So don't expect an award winning perfor- out of her comfortable apart- blacks out and in big white let- of romantic dancing by night. Aside from the dull mances from Duvall or any of his costars, and if ment and informing Lilya that ters, it reads, 'Three Months dialogue, the awkward laughs, and the lack of you plan on seeing Assassination Tango at all, she cannot afford the rent. Earlier," indicating that the film character development, the tango dancing and wait for the DVD! 3S Lilya thus is thrown into a dis- will then explain how Lilya got gusting flat infested with roach- into that situation. Moodysson es and rodents. also did a unique job of show- Helpless, abandoned, and left ing how many men Lilya slept A Rude Awakening? with no one to trust, Lilya meets with; quick snapshots of Lilya a handsome young man named in bed with men were taken and Andrei, who appears to be trust- integrated into the film. Flashes By Matt Sebra, FCLC'05 past, the film introduces Sam as worthy. Andrei sweeps her off of Lilya throwing up and hating STAFF WRITER a fifteen-year-old, in 1970, her feet, insuring her that his her lifestyle also sporadically played endearingly by newcom- intentions are not to sleep with come up in the movie. The Poet T.S. .Eliot once said, er Lindley Joyner. It is here her. Lilya gives her total trust to director also seamlessly incor- "Our difficulties of the moment when he experiences his first Andrei, and soon must always be dealt with love, with his caliper-wearing he becomes her The strobe lights in the clubs somehow, but our permanent best friend Silvy (Brooke boyfriend. After difficulties are difficulties of Harman), and conversely loses human some time pass- where Lilya sold herself every moment." Writer/director it in a drowning for which he wake us es, Andrei con- Michael Petroni shares Eliot's feels responsible. Pearce plays Courtesy of Paramount Classics vinces Lilya to were indicative of her sentiment,and attempts to tackle the repressed Sam with a stoic move away with these permanent difficulties in intensity, which is appropriate ethereal feeling of lingering him, telling confused state of mind. his motion picture Till Human in portraying a man lost inside night. Every scene has a sense Lilya that she Voices Wake Us. The film, himself, not looking to get out. of complexity, created through will leave the lifestyle of pover- porates many motifs throughout which takes it name from a line As the enigmatic Ruby, Helena the furtive characters' interac- ty and that he will be able to the film, such as angels and in Eliot's poem "The Love Bonham Carter is a wild-child tion with their unwieldy envi- give her a job picking vegeta- birds, which contribute the Song of Alfred J. Prufrock," with no recollection of her past, ronment. .This density offers up bles. Lilya agrees, unaware of film's greater messages about details what happens when and, not unlike Sam, not neces- an uncomfortable atmosphere her destination; all she knows life and death. memories from the past begin sarily in a hurry to find it. for the audience, yet one that is that it is somewhere in Sweden. The film's lighting con- to affect life in the present. Carter has a history of playing appropriate in understanding Andrei then informs Lilya that tributes greatly to its tone and Such is the problem for intense female leads, and here is Sam's journey. Also notable is she will have to travel alone feel. Darkness enveloped the Australian psychiatrist Sam no exception. She strays from the films' score, composed by because his grandmother is ill. entire screen wher^ Lilya lost Franks and his trip home to giving Ruby a concrete person- Amotz Plessner; it's hollow Hence, Lilya is forced to go to electricity in her apartment. Genoa following the death of ality and ratherportrays her as sound perfectly encapsulates another country by herself, and Only one small tiny light was his father. On the way, he meets an otherworldly spirit, forcing the uneasy, morose emotion Andrei tells Lilya that her lit: Lilya's candle, which burned a mysterious woman named Sam to face his past. depicted t; roughout the film. friend will await her in the air- in order to keep her warm. The Ruby (Helena Bonham Carter), Visually, Till Human Voices Till Human Voices Wake Us port in Sweden. Unexpectedly, strobe lights in the clubs where who, after an accident on a Wake Us is a stunning snapshot is purposely enigmatic on all Andrei's friend coerces Lilya Lilya sold herself were indica- stormy night, loses all traces of of the Australian Bush and its accounts. In depicting the char- back into prostitution upon her tive of her confused state of her identity. As the two try to untamed landscape. Each acters' search for identity, arrival! The way she handles mind. piece together her memory, frame of film is a vibrant, dra- Petroni asks the audience to this situation adds suspense to The performances in Lilya 4- Sam finds that Ruby is waking matic picture that, on its own, look inward and do the same. the film.. Ever were excellent. Lilya's deeply buried fears and tragic, could pass for a museum-quali- Only after leaving the theater The costumes in this movie desperation and despair when unresolved memories from his ty photograph. Petroni, along does it begin to become clear were excellent. In the beginning her mother abandoned her made past. with cinematographer Roger how true the film's portrayal of of the film, Lilya wears ordi- my heart melt. Andrei's fake Guy Pearce, best known for Lanser, fills the screen with complex hopes and fears, that nary clothes that a typical emotions towards Lilya angered his role as a man with no mem- sweeping images that capture hold humans back really is. Till teenager attending school wears me, and I definitely pitied ory in the critically acclaimed the mystery of the environmen- Human Voices Wake Us is a (jeans, sneakers, etc.). After Lilya's best friend, Volodya. I Memento, stars as Dx. Franks. twithout resorting to cliched visual narrative that is poetical- Lilya's mother abandons her certainly recommend this film. Like his character in Memento, camera shots (i.e. using a heli- ly executed, with a dream-like and she is forced into prostitu- Go and see what happens to Pearce plays a man struggling copter to pan over the country- sensibility. Luckily for the tion, Lilya's attire becomes Lilya and how she deals with with his memories, only this side). Additionally, the film- viewer, Petroni makes this totally different. Attempting to the horrible situations of aban- time it is by choice. As the makers managed to find and- dream an intriguing one. X sell her body at night clubs, her donment and prostitution. 3C movie cuts between scenes work with a natural palette of high heels and skimpy attire from the present to those of the gray tones that creates a moody, make her look incredibly seduc- Arts & Culture February 13, 2003 JUKEBOX JURY

Ryan Creed Can you feel their intensity?

By Ryan Creed, FCLC'03 Andy: It sounds like he's straining to get it out. Stephanie: The rest of this album is like this STAFF WRITER Van: The song's not bad, though. Anything that song, is it? sounds like The Rembrandts is rad with me. Ryan: It's not as kill-yourself-depressing as Pam Jeronimo, FCLC'03, Andy Snyder, Ryan: You do realize that this is all going in Cat Power's other albums. FCLC'03, Van Hughes, FCLC05, and Stephanie the paper? Stephanie: Yeah" I like the kill-yourself-depress- Joson, FCLC'03 (above, l.-r), prove that if you Stephanie: I would like it more if I thought it was ing stuff. bother me long enough, you too can be in a from the '80s. Jukebox Jury. Andy: I liked the other one better. Pam: It's because you keep talking! THE DONNAS "Take it Off STEPHEN MALKMUS AND THE AISLERS SWT Spend the Night THE JICKS "Attraction Action Reaction" Van: Is this metal? "Us" How I Learned to Write Backwards Pam: This is The Donnas. Pig Lib Andy: I like this. This is my favorite so far. Van: It sounds like video game music. Pam: Unfortunately I heard about them through Van: Who is this? Stephanie: Is this the new Aislers Set? MTV. I don't like to admit that. Ryan: Steve Malkmus. Van: She sounds so bored but the music is so Van: For Christ's sake, turn it up! Stephanie: Really!? jaunty that it balances it. It definitely sounds '80s. Andy: If I were drunk right now I'd be dancing, Pam: Oh," Pavement, right? Pam: See, I was thinking it sounds '60s and that says a lot. Andy: Is he doing a falsetto? Andy: Yeah, I can see '60s. Stephanie: I'm getting a Chrissy Hynde feel. Van: He's not singing in falsetto...it's just soft. Ryan: A lot of critics say this band is a mix Pam: Yeah. Stephanie: Is this from his new album with the between Phil Spector and '80s bands like The Van: This is definitely the most mainstream of all Jicks? It's a departure from his Pavement days. Smiths. So you're all right! the songs. PaughsJ Andy: I don't know what to think about this. Andy: And that's why I like it! Andy: He's really alienated his fanbase. [laughs] Hung jury! Mistrial! Pam: He sounds like Bono. A poor man's Bono. Stephanie: This sounds a lot more like their first Van: The drums sound like they're in a cave. I album. Their last album is a lot poppier. BETH GIBBONS & guess it's the indie recording. Van: The bass is all over the place. It has a good Stephanie: There's the Pavement! This sounds beat and you can dance to it, and that"s impor- RUSTIN' MAN like a step back for him, more like everything else tant. -Funny Time of Year" that's out right now. Pam: I think I'd fall asleep listening to this. Andy: Do you consider yourself a part of his origi- Stephanie: It sounds like a summer bike-ride. Out of Season nal fanbase, and if so do you feel alienated? Group: Yeah! Stephanie: Yeah! Pam: Is this Tori? Andy: See...I told you! * Ryan: No, It's the singer from Portishead. Ryan; Oh you kids, I'm so glad you asked me Andy: I think I'm a fan. This is more my type of to let you do this. CAT POWER . music than the other stuff. Andy: You know, it's S - N -Y- D- E - R. "He War" Stephanie: I like this because when you listen to You Are Free Portishead you wonder whether her voice would work with different types of music.and it does. Van: I think this band would sound better live. Andy: I'm not familiar with this Portishead that TED LEO AND THE you speak of, but I like this. There's something The music is really energetic but it didn't translate PHARMACISTS well recording it. tragic and pretty about it. Van: It almost sounds like a cover of a 1940s Andy: And I want to see their outfits [laughs]. I'm "Where Have all the Rude Boys standard. It's really straight and very pretty. I'm musically brilliant Gone?" hoping she's wearing a sequined gown. Stephanie: It's a good thing you're wearing your Stephanie: She kind of sounds like Beth Orton, Hearts of Oak indie rock sweater. but a little darker. Less stoned, and more Pam: I think the drums are a little weak. despair. Van: It sounds like The Rembrandts. Ryan: Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters and Andy: Yeah, definitely despair. That's a good Andy: The Friends song? I love the Friends song. Nirvana Is doing the drums. All dancing around the fountain and whatnot. Pam: Really? I usually like him. This doesn't word. Ryan: Like Blllle Holiday. Stephanie: Mmm, not a fan of the voice. sound like Oave Grohl...he usually goes nuts. Andy: Yeah, Billie Holiday. I totally agree, Andy: Yeah, I can't understand what he's saying. Andy: I feel like Dave Grohl surrounds himself Stephanie: This is my favorite out of all of them, Stephanie: When he came out solo, everyone with crazy people. Andy: Yeah, me too. really liked him, but I just don't like his voice. Van: Yeah, it sounds like they could be really Pam: Yeah, this is probably mine. Pant: Yeah, and I usually like weird abrasive voic- powerful but they sound flat. es tike Thorn. Andy: Let's do this again next week! * February 13, 2002 Literal Unfilled By: Peter Cicero, FCLC'03 STAFF WRITER

[As observed on the first day of a communications class for the spring semester.]

Professor [male, mid-fifties]: I'd like to take a minute before we get into the proverbial "meat and potatoes" of this course to get to know each of you a little. I've put a few questions up on the board; a sort of "ice breaker," if you will, that I think will help us to get the ball rolling. So, I guess I'll start and then I 'd like each of you to stand and do the same. And don't worry, this won't affect your grades for any potential Rhodes scholars sitting out there. [Laughs.]

The list, as it appeared on the chalkboard Name: Grade: Major: Where you're From: Best trait: Worst flaw: Greatest achievement: Goals:

Professor: Well, my name is Randy Johnson, but just for the sake of protocol you all can call me [imitating a British accent] "Professor Johnson." Should have been "Dr. Johnson" but hell if it makes a goddam, bit of difference at this place. Grade? Well, I guess that one doesn't directly apply to me so much, but I'll tell you, there's a few female professors around this joint who've told me I'm grade A, if you know what I mean. [Winks at a blond female student in the first row.] Major? Who in the hell made these questions up anyways? [Laughs.] I was born in Cincinnati; but I've been living out in Queens for a nice clip now. Got a nice place out there too, a big son of a bitch; two bedrooms. [Winks again at the blond student in the first row.] As far as best traits go,*I'd be lying if I didn't tell you all that I'm a hell of a dancer. Back in the day, shit, I'd no sooner get outta this place and I'd be at the • . , Danceteria on Astoria Boulevard doing "The Hustle" like nobody's business. Hey, you can laugh, but I tell you I could tear it up. [Dances a few steps of "The Hustle" in ATTENTION STUDENT PERFORMERS front of the class, while humming the music] Where 5 The Department of Art History and Music is were we? Oh, yeah, worst flaw. Now, I'm gonna tell you that there is not one person alive in New York City from scheduling auditions for performers in all categories the 70s who didn't get caught up in that whole Quaalude (voice or any instrument) on and cocaine bullshit. Hell, you'd have bus drivers who Thursday February 20th beginning at 3:30 p.m. hadn't slept in three days falling asleep at the wheel back then. Damn near killed me one day on Eighth Avenue. The fact of the matter is I cleaned up my act There are Two Categories of Competition: and found Jesus H. Christ himself waiting for me at the other end. And I promise you that there's no greater 1) Scholarship for Music Lessons achievement then that. Goals? Well, first thing I gotta Open to any undergraduate student from the Rose do is get my goddam divorce settled from my second Hill or Lincoln Center Campus who is a Music Major wife so that I can finally make an honest woman outta or Music Minor The scholarship covers the cost of my girlfriend. She's a real sweet heart; met her at an Music Lessons for the 2003-2004 year ($650 per AA meeting in the village about six months back. Oh semester).Three Scholarships will be awarded. yeah, she's got a few miles on her; been rode hard a few times and put away wet,.but I love her like something 2) Bronx Arts Ensemble Competition awful. Makes a killer pot of coffee, too, she does. Open to any undergraduate student from the Rose So who wants to go next? • Hill of Lincoln Center Campus, whether a music major/minor or not.

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If I had what I wanted, I'd have cowboy boots. By Timothy Rogan, FCRH •03 STAFF morning made him nervous. It made him a I want them. WRITER little scared and a little tender. He smiled. I want them more than a pre-pubescent girl "OK, then let's hit the road." It was a two "So you fly, do you? Like, in a plane?" hour drive to the airfield, and they talked, and wants her first training bra. She said it like she didn't know, and made a Joseph started to feel more and more guilty With cowboy boots face at him to make him laugh. He chuckled. as he grew more and more attracted to her. I'd be happy. "Right, like in a plane. In the air. Like in He was using a cheap ploy to get a girl it the air." turns out he really liked to go with him. He With shiny brown studded boots, wing tips "Well. I'd say I was really impressed. I'd felt horrible. His intentions began to shift and stacked heels, my life would be say I was really impressed, and that I really from devious to genuine: Now, he realized, complete. wanted" to see your plane, and you flying it. he wanted to impress her. It was so early that I'd say that and mean it, but I'd only say it if he was certain that the coast would be clear I'd be centered on my feet, I believed a thing you Were saying. And I of a supervisor- what they were going to do with happy toes. don't." There was an attraction there. She wasn't tolerated. He could be arrested or I want them. giggled. She might believe him, but she punished severely for what he was going to thought it necessary to be clever when court- do. Even still, it was something the guys Like a ten year old wanted a Furby ing. tried every now and then. Every few days, as Back in 1998. "Well I don't really care if you believe the sun came up, a different pilot would be I want to wear the cold, hardened hides me," he smiled. "I don't care if you believe grabbing the leg of a different girl, hoisting me, because if you did believe me, and I her into the cockpit and grinning like a cat. It on my feet. showed you the plane, and you were so flab- worked every time. I want to scuff them on the gritty street bergasted that you just had to have me, well "Which one is yours? Do you have your and know each mark and that'd be a problem. Because..." he raised his name on it?" Joseph let the lie simmer in his eyebrows in expectation. head, formulated it, and started to let it out loosened stitch. "Patricia." He nodded to himself. when he stopped himself. He didn't want to. I want to hold them in my hands, "Because, Patricia, I wouldn't be able to "No, I don't have one. I'm too young, too Waft the leather to my nose. let you have me. I wouldn't be able because new. They just give me some crap engine I'd be too busy flying planes. All of em, bust with wings until I earn my spots." She nod- I want them underneath my jeans flying them. And you know who for?" ded and smiled. When they finally got to Golden brown stitching that grows "No, I don't,..." she raised her hand in Joseph's plane, Patricia leaned over. Up my leg mock wonder. "Joe?" "Joseph." "Yea, Patricia?" To match the stitching on my blue jeaned ass. "No, I don"ftknow who for Joseph." "I'd give you a kiss right now if I didn't like Like a bird in children's drawings- "For the Air Force, sweetheart. For the Air you so much." Joe smiled. Just as he smiled, that distorted V. Force." the unmistakable grumble of his Commanding The next week Joseph promised Patricia Officer's truck reached his ears, and he made Oh how I want them! he'd take her out to see his plane, and would her run alone, ducking the whole way, all the Like Mr. Softey, dripping down even give her a ride in it. All his boasts were way across the airfield with it's knee high Greedy little fingers purely masculine; he puffed his chest when grass. She ran all the way back into town, her they spoke of it, and in between the time hair now a mess and her shoes lost along the It cant be good, they'd met and the time he was to bring her way somewhere in the field. She took a cab to want this bad. out to the airfield, he would tap the plane's home, picking at all the bugs that stuck to her If only for cowboy boots, fuselage like it was a sure thing. He would legs and smiling like a girl in love, not caring pat it in appreciation for all the good tail it how bad he'd screwed up, and how dumb I'd finally be glad. was bringing him. she'd felt. • "I'm here, Joe." The way she said Joe that NIGHT ON MADISON By:OonaLeeFCLC03 ALL OF ME LITERARY EDITOR By: Erin L. Ferencik, FCRH'03 STAFF WRITER

I pressed my lips She dropped the cup in her lap, but she didn't notice the black coffee burning her thighs. against a wall Furrowed brows and gaping lips, she fixed her eyes on the empty booth behind him. She gripped not my own, feeling a breath pieces of blue and white polka-dot dress in her shaky hands. against my neck in my sleep, "Leigh, you'll hurt yourself. Look at me, look at me. It's just that-. It's not-. I'm so sorry." and I heard his whisper, you'll get cold against that wall, She dug through her clutch for white gloves, then stretched the fabric over her fingers and as I stirred in my sleep. palms. A tear splatted against the table. Slowly I turned to touch him, feeling warmth in his touch, "Leigh, don't go. Not like that." warmth in his chest. But she did. Out the door and down the street, she ran to his building. And she reached I felt hands that weren't his, hands that weren't my own, between the buttons of her dress, removed her liver, and carefully placed it in his mailbox. and I reached for what "There," she said. I could take. My lips turned from cold The next morning at the post office, she mailed all her hair, both her arms, her eyes, her belly and grasped for what his button, her shoulders and hips, her nose,her lips^and a leftjogt. The telieibsbiridtke. counter lips could give ,„«•-—. as I slowly, silently, smiled. "These are very sincere gifts," he said. "Are you sure you want them sent?" opened my eyes. "He's got my heart," she replied. "He can take all of me." • February 13, 2003 Sports Bob Hill Leads New Look Rams A Sit Down With the Coach are very resilient. process, most kids in America year's team is great...I love By Vin Gurrieri, FCLC'05 had already declared to which them. STAFF WRITER You mention the youth of this schools they would be attend- team. Has the overall lack of ing. We needed to recruit Michael Haynes, your junior FORDHAM - After spending experience in your players internationally. We didn't shooting guard, is your lead- over 12 years in the NBA, Bob been a problem? know we would be as success- ing scorer and has been your Hill was presented with the ful as we were in attracting for- best player all year long. opportunity to coach Fordham Like I said, there's a lot of eign players to come to What do you think of his play University's basketball team. things they're still learning. I Fordham. We did a better job thus far this season? Seeing the chance to improve think the most important time recruiting internationally than I Fordham's standing in the col- for this team will be in the anticipated. Next year we'll Michael is one of my favorite lege basketball world and bring summer. We're finally getting add a few more international guys. He is always willing to credibility to the Fordham pro- some weights for the players to players to our team. do what it takes to win.. .he Courtesy of Fordham Athletics gram, Hill was announced as train year around with. When really wants to win. I think size education. We're setting a head coach prior to the 1999 Michael has matured into a program up with [which] the season. After enduring several great leader for this team. A lot players need to be successful... tumultuous seasons, including "One thing about our team is that we're of people don't know this but things like weights, court time, this year's 2-15 team, Hill has very young. Six of our guys are playing he's been playing with a lot of shooting machines and even managed to remain optimistic pain all season. He's only where we stay when we're on about the future of Fordham their first year of college recently started to get healthy the road are things that are basketball. Recently The again and has gotten back to needed in order to be a suc- Observer was able to speak basketball." playing as well as he can. In cessful program. I think that in with the former coach of the order for us to be more suc- the Atlantic-10 there are haves NBA's San Antonio Spurs, —Coach Bob Hill cessful we need Michael and and have-nots and we're a have Indiana Pacers and NY Knicks summer comes and we get the Mark Jarrell-Wright to be play- not. We'll never be Xavier or and the current head coach of You mentioned last year's weights, we are going to put ing well. It's been difficult for Temple.. .we don't have that the Fordham Rams: team. There were a lot of the players on a strict training rumors floating around that him with the losing but he's a kind of facility. The University program. That, combined with last year's team had a lot of quality player. He has a of Rhode Island recently built The Observer: Coach Hill, a having a year of experience players on it whose attitudes chance to make some money its team a new facility, and it's there's been a large under their belts, will help caused problems in the locker playing this game for a living. pumped a lot of life and a lot changeover in personnel this some of our young players, and room. Do you think that the of energy into that program. year from last year's team. team as a whole, improve current team and the work You 've had a tough season as We'll never have facilities like How has the large number of going into next year. ethic that they have will help far as wins and losses go. that so in order to be competi- new faces affected the team? the program improve in the Where do you see this pro- tive we have to have the little There are six players on this coming years? C gram being two or three years things. We've won some bat- Coach Hill: Well, there's no team who were born in for- from now? tles, such as getting weights for doubt the new faces have eign countries. Is internation- our players to use. We^ve also affected the team. One thing Well, I think it's up to the al recruiting something you 've Well, like I said I think we've done a good job in raising about our team is that we're coach to change the culture of tried to do to make the basket- tried to foster a winning envi- money, which we need, by run- very young. Six of our guys a team. We've tried to set up a ball program better? ronment. Major college basket- ning major fund raisers. If we are playing their first yegr of positive environment for our ball is a business. I think it win some more of these battles college basketball. I think that players to play in, a high-per-. I think we really started look- breaks up into three parts, the and get the little things then some of them came in thinking formance environment. Last ing seriously into recruiting first and most important being we'll be competitive again. college basketball was easy year was the result of this foreign players about halfway education as well as the on- and now they're starting to change and that's why we let through last year. After last court basketball and the busi- realize that is not as easy as some of those players go. This OK. Thank you, Coach, and season, we had to let some kids ness side of it. This team has a they thought. But I think, year's team is hard-working good luck with the rest of the go because they weren't really combined 2.4 GPA, which is despite their youth, I really like and resilient. There is no back- season. Fordham-type kids. By that something I'm very proud of. this team. They work hard and stabbing or finger-pointing in point in the recruitment our locker room now. This We've tried our best to empha- Thank you. fb

any comeback Waugh would once again be Rams Out Gunned attempts by too much down the stretch, hit- Fordham. With ting all six of her free throws in just under 2:00 the last minute, and making it By the Musketeers left in the game impossible for the Rams to and Fordham even the game. trailing 61-55, Fordham coach Jim Lewis The Lady Rams lose to Xavier shooting guard commented on the effort of his Beth Anne team after the game: "We are By Matt Chaprales, FCLC'OS with 4:38 remaining in the half. Dickinson had a continually proud of the effort STAFF WRITER She made all three free throws, clear look at a our players put forth for our giving the Musketeers their three, which team. It's evident on the defen- FCRH - It was another mile- first lead of the game, 22-19. A would have made sive floor every night. stone for Mobolaji Akiode, but lay-up by center Kyshawn Ruff it a one-posses- Unfortunately, we haven't been unfortunately another loss for put Fordham back on top late in sion game. She able to reward ourselves with the Fordham women. Akiode the half, but a three-pointer by missed the shot, those kinds of efforts on the grabbed her 500th career forward Aida Sarajlija with 18 capping off an offensive end." rebound, just two days after seconds remaining, gave uncharacteristic The lack of offensive pro- scoring her 1000th point, but Xavier a 27-25 lead at the 0-10 day shoot- duction in crunch time has the Rams (10-11, 1-7 A-10) fell break. ing. Dickinson, plagued the Rams of late, but to the Xavier Musketeers (14-6, Akiode started things off for the team's best lack of talent has not. Coach Courtesy of Fordhun AUtltUc* 6-3 A-10) 69-56 on Sunday the Rams in the second half, Mobolaji Akiode became the eighth Lady Ram with three-point shoot- Lewis believes the wins will afternoon at Rose Hill. hitting a long three and jump 1,000 points and 500 rebounds In her career. er was 0-7 from come with time arid maturation. Fordham used a balanced shot to put Fordham in the lead, beyond the arc. "We have been successful," he attack in the first half to keep 30-29. The Musketeers Xavier called a timeout and The Rams were once again said, "just not successful at the pace with Xavier. A jump shot responded with a 9-1 run, came out of the huddle with a playing from behind in the sec- completing of games. That's by forward Stacey Price and capped off by a three-point shot drawn up play for Waugh, and ond half, and couldn't mount a not a negative, that's a reality." four straight points from guard by Waugh. she capitalized by draining a sufficient comeback in the He added, "Hopefully next Erin Smith gave the Rams an The resiliency of the Rams three. stretch run. Xavier guard Amy game we're going to continue early 6-0 lead, a lead they came through again, as they Akiode did her best to keep Waugh was the catalyst for the to see the unfolding of our would not relinquish until used solid team defense and the Rams in the game; both Musketeers, hitting five three- offensive game for forty min- Xavier's Amy Waugh was productive offensive trips up with her shooting and passing, pointers and shooting a perfect utes. When we do we'll be suc- fouled on a three point attempt the court to tie the game at 38. but Waugh repeatedly thwarted 9-9 at the free-throw line. cessful." ft The bserver

February 13, 2003 SPORTS COVERAGE VOLUME XXI, Issue 9 Dayton Flies Away With a Win The Dayton Flyers edge out a victory over the Lady Rams

points to lead all entry pass to cut Dayton's lead Miller, and Sarah Allen pushed scorers. to one at 42-41. Two posses- Dayton's lead to 6, at 61-55. However, the sions later Ruff got good posi- "We could have defended their Rams were play- tion inside, but missed a lay-up. three-point shooters a little bet- ing from behind However, she utilized her size ter," Dickinson added. for the majority advantage and pulled down her "We knew going into the of the first half. own miss, laying it in and draw- game that they were a very Trailing by no ing a foul in the process. After good three point shooting team. more than 6 the three-point play the Rams Our defensive communication points, the Rams led 46-42, with 15:48 remain- wasn't as sound in the second tied the score at ing. half, giving them second shot 35 after a blocked Ruff would commit her opportunities. It definitely shot by Lara fourth foul at 13:48, marking a came down to defense; what we Hanson leading turning point in the game. did well in the first half we did- to a fast break Shooting guard Beth Ann n't do as well in the second lay-up by Stacey Dickinson commented on the half," Dickinson said. fb Price. The Rams marked impact Ruff had on went into the both the offensive and defen- locker at half- sive glass. time on a positive "In the first half we dominat- note and began ed the boards, but in the second JacquaShoen half after Ruff's fourth foul they The Rams could not find a way to win despite a great game from senior center got a lot of second shot oppor- Mobolaji Akiode. with the same intensity. tunities, and our boxing-out By MattChaprales, FCLC'05 was led by guard Stefanie On their first possession, wasn't there," Dickinson said. STAFF WRITER ^ Miller, who had 22 points, Mobolaji Akiode took a nice Ruffs impact was invalu- including 4-9 from three-point feed from Lauren Fleischer and able, as she had corralled 11 FCRH - On a night when range and 10-10 from the line. gave Fordham their first lead rebounds including 6 offensive, senior Moblaji Akiode became Defense was the focal point since midway- through the first before receiving her fourth foul. the 14th Fordham Women's for the Rams throughout the half. Dayton went on a 7-0 run The Rams would not go basketball player to score 1,000 first half. Fordham dominated capped by a 3-pointer by guard away quietly, however. Five points, the Dayton Flyers (12-7, the boards, with Kyshawn Ruff Stefanie "Miller. The Rams straight points from Monica 5-3 A-10) edged out a 78-67 pulling down 7 rebounds, responded with a 9-0 run of Mack gave Fordham a 53-52 CourtMy of Fordham Athletic* victory over the Fordham Rams including 4 of the offensive their own, led by the inside lead, but that would be their Mobolaji Akiode reached the (10-10, 1-6 A-10) at the Rose variety. Moblaji Akiode paced work of center Kyshawn Ruff. last. Successive 3-point shots 1,000 career point mark against Dayton. Hill gym last week. Dayton Fordham with 14 first half Akiode gave Ruff a nice by Sarah Schloss, Stefanie The Better of the Two Rams University of Rhode Island Rams hand Fordham another loss

By Justin Terranova, FCRH'03 yelling at me from the court, throughout, as Michael Haynes' this game, as Fordham failed to STAFF WRITER questioning a play I had three pointer, with a little over take advantage of their size, as called. I just have never seen three minutes left, cut the Batemon was forced to the FCRH - Fordham University that done before. I was Rhode Island lead to 62-61. But bench most of the second half (2-16, 1-6) continued to strug- shocked," Baron said. on Rhode Island's next posses- with foul trouble. Rhode Island gle with another disappointing Rhode Island was led by sion Woodward drove to the was able to take advantage and loss last week to the Rhode its senior guard, Brian hole and drew a foul on out rebounded Fordham 53-37. Island Rams (12-5, 4-2) 76-68 Woodward, who ended the Anthenique Wilson, which was This included 20 offensive at the Rose Hill gym. This was game with 25 points and 12 followed up by a technical on rebounds for URI, which Fordham's sixth straight rebounds. He was able to Batemon for comments he allowed them to get 10 more Atlantic 10 loss with two at the penetrate through made to the refs. shots than Fordham. hands of URI. Fordham's defense and get • The technical was After the game, a dejected Rhode Island used some to the hoop forcing Batemon's fifth foul, and he Bob Hill was disappointed with early fast break opportunities to Fordham players to foul was forced to watch the rest of his team's rebounding effort. jump off to a 17-9 lead, but him. Woodward took advan- the game from the sidelines. "The same things are happen- Fordham quickly responded tage of the numerous fouls Woodward went on to make all ing," Hill said. "Too many with a 13-2 run led by team hitting nine of his 10 free four free throws leaving rebounds, too many shots for leader Michael Haynes and cen- throws. "We gutted it out. Fordham down five with their them. We had poor free throw ter Glen Batemon. Fordham This was a big win for us. only inside presence on the shooting. We aren't doing the lit- took advantage of Batemon's We knew they were strug- bench. "One of their players tle things. We played hard, just size down low as he was able to Eliza Oigar elbowed me in the head. I com- didn't get it done." URI dominated the boards 53-37, espe- plained to the referee about it. I This was another tough loss get good looks at the hoop. But cially with center Glen Batemon on the not overlook them," in a game that was filled with bench with five fouls. Woodward said. should have kept my mouth for the Rams, in what has been a fouls, Batemon found himself Woodward, irritated at shut," Batemon said. season of tough losses. "It is not in foul trouble throughout the the lead back, 37-35 at the half Fordham's style of play accused Fordham could not get any a matter of close it is. It is a mat- game. Fordham's coach Bob after a technical on Rhode Fordham of playing dirty. "We closer than five, after a big put ter of wins and losses," said Hill said, "They don't under- Island's coach Jim Baron. In a aren't used to playing like that. back by Rhode Island's John Hill. "A lot of good things are stand how to call Batemon. game with 58 fouls, Rhode I was surprised because there is Clark with 1:30 left on the going on with this team. But this They very rarely see a man of Island accused Fordham of dirty no rivalry or hatred amongst clock, which pushed the lead to is another game we should have his size." play and trash talking. "I got the our teams," Rhode Island's seven and ended Fordham's won. I feel we have more talent Rhode Island had the largest technical because I commented senior leader said. hopes. than they do." fi> lead at 34-29, but Fordham took to the ref about Wilson who was The second half was close Rebounding was the key to