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·VOtt.1ME"19~ ISSUES' May·7~.2001 Students.Enjoy- Las~ aN_.. QlSpring ...... ~ .,,' ::-,.... ~...... ' " 0_. By'HlIbertReyes . The music provided by Baruch~s radio statiO&,:~ . Editor-in-Chief WBMB, kept everyone in..a party mood. Smiles were seen everywhere and getting the golf ball With the semester almost at an end and finals in the hole was the only concern on some stu- ' just two weeks away. students came together dents" minds. last Thursday to reduce their stress and have . "It's fun.,"said Stacy Almeyda.a senior. o.4~s some fun at the annual Spring Fling. also. an opportunity to take a break from This year-s festival was.held at theArmory on school:' 25th street between Park Ave and Lexington. as The festival also provided Baruch students an it has been held for the last couple of years, atmosphere akin toa campus, since. Baruch between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Students were very . doesnothave em:tPus to bring stUd~tsthis was' '. pleased with the event as it was a means to a chance to give students that feeling.· relax and have fun. "It's a great way for people who go to school "It's a get together for everyone:' said Amy in the city, to come together, meet people and Chiu, a senior. "It's such a stress reliever before socialize," said Olga Kuznetsova, a sophomore. finals." USG president-elect Kaleem Qureshi' said. The numerous booths located throughout the that the festival was a great way to get students AnnOI)"5 large interior provided every student together under one roof. Qureshi was also with an opportunity to forget classes and pleased with the efforts that the clubs put into impending fmals. making this year's Spring Fling. "I would like Students rode a "bungee bull" powered by to CODBf3Wlate the clubs and organizations for four students. they were tossed here and there settingup this year's event," be said. but the smiles on their faces' were signs that When 2:~p.m. approaehed, reality began to·: classesw~e tb.e,furt~thingsorl...theirminds -; .setin.. once more. as.students remembeted.tb8t. _ · _ At Helplines" booth, students weregiven 1he they still bad· classes to attend. The Armory .' opportunity to.rnake' thelr own:~sandart" using slowly emptied"and the .students· made their' colored sand· and see-thr-ough ·bottIes. The way to their classes, but most· left with siniles sam~· booth. also ~vided students with "rice ' and candy apples,' feeling a bit more relaxed jewelry.~ , '.than when they firstenttred.
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" TICKER NEWS MAY 7,.2001 . --''':: 2 ': . TICKER NEWS MAY 7,.2001 3 --Job- Fair otters Students Opportu~ities Julian Forrester c regardless ofwhether they are non-profit.agen Control them of company descriptions, position Association. cies, government agencies, or corporations. By B. Raghu rlescriptions and salary ranges. In addition, fired, Leaving Delivering a speech to the recruiters at break ,Accordingto RIta Rodin, the Director ofPublic Contributing Writer they each received a map indicating whereeacb By VaDes. WitDeko fast, CUNX"s Chancellor Matthew Goldstein Information for the fair, "they think highly of I company's booth was stationed. Acting Executive Editor said, "Our students are the workforce of the our students." The Ford Foundation, Pictures of the. sunny snores of California's In the past, the fair was held in hotels but it 300• Students future," . Enterprise, and Citibank area few ofthe many beaches served as an enticement for soon-to-be quickly outgrew them in spite ofthe fact that it On Thursday April 26, approximately 60 stu By 11 a.m., two long lines of navy blue and . employers to return to the eventyear after-year, college graduates. Cal'Ieach, a collaborative is held solely for CUNY students, The CUNY dents lay on the floor ofroom 1541 ofthe 360 gray attire with a few dabs of other colored Students formed the longest lines at compa-' PAS building during club hours as they learned Without a agency that has been designed for education Job Fair started in 1988 when Edith Everett, a pieces of clothing formed at the entrance. nies offering jobs in finance and information the relaxation techniques by breath control'" reform in California's public schools, was one trustee of the school system at the time, sug- .. After entering the event, a handful of students technology. Topping the list of long lines was known asQIGONG. of 125 employers that lured well over SOOO stu gested the fair gives the CUNY administration Transfer Credit without a tie or professional attire, were told to Verizon, the newly formed telecommunications . Jeffrey Yuen, a well-known eastern healer, dents to The 2001 CUNY Big Apple Job Fair. an opportunity to give back.to its students by exit. Appearances do matter at CUNY's job company.. Its recruiters gave away free tote shared his expert advice, and guided the group' The event was held last Thursday, April 26th acknowledging their hard work, however, the at the Jacob Javitz Center. It was coordinated fair. bags in exchange for resumes. in breathing techniques, after giving abneflec Evaluator job fair is not funded by the administration. ture on QIGONG:' by CUNY's Office of Student Affairs and the The rest were supplied with the artillery ofthe -Rather, the employers .pay. _$650 for a booth ~. - ... .- -.- -.' . Yuen explained the three elements'oflife are CUNY Career Counseling and Placement day-sa 11S--pageeareer guide that informed breath. food and sleep. He stressed theimpor By Vanessa Witenko tance oftalcing time outto breath, the same way .. .{feting Executive Editor we take time to eat lunch. "It's important to focus on breathing," said Yuen. 'Since President Regan arrived in August, he Unions Gather at Union Square to Unite Workers has fired, re-hired, demoted. and promoted Masters of QJGONG essentially do this. QJ means breathe. and GONG means to take the .' ./ many people at the college. Another firing has Fund headquarters. recently occurred. .. Esteban Nembhard, a member of the Young gathered beyond the outskirts of the enclosed time to focus on your breath. "The quality of By Hubert Reyes Heidi Bergman, a nearby resident, was some- ~fter working at CUNY for thirty-three years. Socialist Party, stressed that the day was meant rally area Iife is .rneasured by body movement, which is Editor-in-Chief what turned off by the number of protesters in Juhan Forester was terminated by Regan on to unite all workers in solidarity. Nembhard One union group went as far as to present a related to breathe." said Yuen. "There is a dif skit that depicted the battle between the unions attendance and at the same time intrigued by March 23. Forrester's last. day at Baruch was believes that there is power in numbers and the ference from being alive and living." Under a scorching sun and the vigilant eyes and corporate America as a wrestling match; the amount of police officers patrolling the March 30. only way to be heard is to come together. Yuen further explained there are three areas ?f the New York City Police Department, a area. According to Forrester, John Dugan, called '·We want all workers to unite," he said. pitting Barrio Man, the' union man, versus the where the body can breath. First, the chest. If number of unions gathered at 14 street, Union "'It's a tragedy that there are so many police- Forrester to ~ome over to his office on February "Working unity is all in our best interest," likes ofthe Dark.Knight, outfitted with spandex a person breathes from their chest it is an indi men here, there aren't that many protesters," 1. When Forrester explained that there were Square this past Monday, April 30 to promote Duray echoed Nembhard's philosophy, say and a headband while sporting a giant Nike cation that they are under a lot of stress, and logo, and Corporate Guy, who physically beat she said. "It goes to show you the government '4~~):1 many students scheduled to see him on that day, worker's solidarity and inform those willing to ing that everyone should take part in uniting. suffer mental illnesses. The second area to _ _« .. is fearful of the unions." he was shocked by Dugan relentlesness to see listen about the injustices they face. She believes that anyone who has to sell their Barrio Man with money. breathe from isthe belly. This is an indication When asked to comment on the rally, a police ;:;::v..n, QIgong tend!«, __~stucIenIs IIIrough ~;~Ingex';;~ last him. Forrester thought "Why is Dugan coming The protest was held on Monday because it labor is a worker and it is up to the workers to The rally held at Union Square was just the they have a need physically. Last, is to breathe beginning. After about 45 minutes the crowd of lieutenant said, '·1 think it's great." When asked power Yuen SJ8V8 a brief lesson on how to breathe naturally using the over?" was May Day, the International Worker's Day, change their present situations. -. from the sinus cavity. :=:::u: how it differentiated from last year's rally she . ug s.tudents different methods of breathing. (PBotol Hubert Reyes) According to Forrester, Dugan said "I'm just and A holiday celebrated by unions and politi While members of political parties such as about 100, gathered and readied themselves for This is the goal ofQJGONG. When a person answered, "there are less people this year than a messenger," as he relayed the news ofhis ter cal parties as a labor holiday. Duray 'and Nembhard intermingled with those a march that was to take them down Broadway breathes through their sinus cavity, they are seen by a m.ammo~. out the body. there were last year." mination. Forrester was not angry, but shocked "May Day is the real Labor Day," said Laura in the crowd, union speakers took to the podi and through the Garment District, reaching its breathing into the space in between the two . Yeun be~leves science will try to determine Aftera half-hour, the students felt relaxed and at the letter indicating that he has not been re Duray, a member of the International Socialist um to present their cases to those who had final destination at the International Monitary eyes, also known as the third eye. When the h~w breathmg affects our bodies, as well as the more aware of their breathing. : appointed by Baruch President Ned Regan. focus is on breathing through the third eye onlv ~dltJeaffirent amounts. of oxygen and carbon diox- Ev.eryone seemed to enjov the event and; Organization. The next day he spoke to Thomas McCarthv spiritual matters, while all other stresses are I e eet our: bodies. hope d forlor sisimilar workshops ..to come. There!: forgotten. After a bneflecture on QIGONG. the student will be one more workshop. on sleep. As Yuen : director ofthe Registrars office. McCarthy gave Forrester a good recommendation. which was Yuen also sees QIGONG as the future ofmod lay ~ts ,on ~e floors, and began to implement explained, life consists of three things. breath. ! also approved by Vice-President of Students ern medicine. In Europe there is a branch of Yuen.'s teachmgs f00d andseep. 1 Therefore there Will. be three-:I Administrative Services Dan Creange. science called thermography, which studies'!he Stu~ents were asked to indicate where their workshops held at Baruch, one on each topic. o~ March 9. Forrester wrote a letter ofappeal temperature ofthe body. and measures any tem breathing came from by placing their hands on stating he received a positive evaluation. and perature changes in the body. Through ther that part of their body. Then Yuen guided the there was no negative feedback. The president mograph)'. scientistshave been able to detect a students through different exercises, to openthe responded on March 24, saying "your appeal lump in a woman's breast five years before it is body up, and allow the air to move all through- : has been denied." -'f======~===:::=:-=::=':=~::":':~~:"""""'::-:-~-::::"~~~:-:-:-~':""""'"~-:=~'~--'~- -~~._::'-~-~_.~~-~.-~,.-~~~.-~-,.~::"=- ;Z-~t-;;;~~··&"'~"'~;·;=wr:·· _._ .. _.. .--,--..__..-.....----.-..... _.,.. "-''';'_- ._.~ ._- --".- ..' . .---...--, ...... =.=_=-==.::-.::::-::'-::'::---..;.'--, l Forrester asked it·he--COtfId wOrk IJIItil' June. ._ _. ',. Z;·;J;):}xtl/...;.,,,,.. .•..,...~.~':-t,..,.):--:~---_._---_ .... ----He~dd: f'ouester was tofd tbat1le must .. ,._::{Y~f~i~j~~}~Dt~~ft~;~~~I@~}ii;~~{{%~... ."use-'IUS -'vaC8ti~ .-tiirie~ti.-- June." 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, . Student Comment -F.o:rm ,.,.,.- rs &~. • Students'Come Together and T Deliver Speeches on Peace
. ByVeronieaBelitski. three judges, "That made our decisions ever Contributing Writer harder." Asa result, two people. Moab Son.. the author of the Korean issue,' and Adina.Dinca, Baruch students often complain about their with'her ~4A Defensive Approach to Peace: The Ticker and USG would like to know what students think about their professors. We want to school. Besides the technical difficulties in the Psychological and Material Scars.ofWar" tied day-to-day events, the issues seem to be for Third Place. The Second Place was award ensure the voice ofthe students is heard by filling out this complaint/comment form. focused on the lack of unity among the stu- ed to Mitchell Krasnerman, who urged Baruch dents. Yet, on Thursday, April 26th~ eightmem to take action in his speech; "Ethical -. bers of the student body stood as one at the' Investments: Promoting Peace." The First Prize podium located in the Conference Center at Winner, Melissa James, however, really seemed 25th street, and delivered speeches.on the topic to touch the heart of the matter with her. mov ofpeace. Despite a somewhat poor attendance, ing, "Scbcolsus Stepping Stones Toward · the Tenth AanualSpring Speech Festival Peace." Confidently and fluently, she urged her seemed to be a success in bringing voices audience to' .start,promoting. peace in America' together. first by targeting such anger-management pro Class (include name, date, time, semester, and section.) _ The event, organized by the Department of . grams as "Project S.T.O.?.''' and peer-media Communication Studies, is one of a kind, but tion. The winners will receive cash prizes rang few people have everheard of it. It is a widely ing from $300 to S100. known fact at Baruch that students tend to put . Although the. audience was rather small off taking Speech for as long as they can. (besides 25 faculty members, there were only 3 However, the Festival brought in empowered Speech classes present), many of them really offeringa speakers who were not even in Speech, partici seemed to get into the presentations. Julia Please check one ifyou know whether your professor works... pating in the event for the sole reason ofhaving Calendarova, a Speech I 0 I0 student, was quite something' to say. Perhaps, the ever-present surprised to find herself actually Interestedin · problem ofmanaging peace in our small world, what the speakers were saying. She pointed out Full time Part-time reflected in the topic "The Business and Ethics that, "It's both strange and exciting to see ------of Peace", was what truly brought the Baruch Baruch students care about something." community together. Ironically enough, the President Ned Regan acknowledged the effort Baruch College Choir kicked off the ceremony of the Communications Department to get stu Your name, phone number, and e-mail. (Ifyou wish to remain anonymous, you may do so.) with a medley "Ain't That Good News?" dents involved in developing their speaking and The actual speeches ranged widely in subject "public service" ability, but still chose.to attend matter, covering topics as broad as "Business a faculty meeting instead, as did the Vice and Ethics: Can They Coexist to' Create President of Student Development Dr. Samuel Peace?" to as narrow as ··North and South Johnson. Nevertheless. in the words of the Korea: Will There Ever Be Peace?" All of the Festival founder, Professor Susan Goldstein, speakers were quite persuasive and informed, the Festival was, "·A milestone in Baruch and in the words of Robert Ducoffe, one ofthe History," bringing the college community together. String Quartet Captivates Both ~------Complaint. Baruch Faculty and Students -s Wednesday, 2:30-5:25 PMWth professorS .. -- -. vicl Martinez "'. tal t th t at t - .... ,.' .. h' ., 'd' d ~~,o~~--RoofYi1-sernstein;ErigIsh-- ~-"" '. -_.~.- --".M.--;;a-'--' -Edit' '. ,., --'-_~""_ .... __,-_" __...~_~_~-~,so 'prev ~n eve!i' c .E!..~ ...... ~ .... _ a 'glng.. , . or, ..,. _.". .._. .Dote..truIy.embodied...the_fccLfo.rihe~citalasa . whole. ·A captivated contingency ofBaruch College's Sitting from left to right, violinist~s Ge-Fang 'r" and Tony Blanco, senior ~ @Business Week I classical music aficionados took in the sounds Yang and Frederick Lifsitz flanked' one 'end of of the World re-known "Alexander String the tiny stage platfonn, whiJe their counter (IDC 4050 TZ3) Quartet" at the Nallin Recital Hall, in an event parts, viola player Paul Yarbrough and cellist Focus: Arnicroscopt bokat the history and architecture d 42nd s1reet sponsored by the.Baruch College Fund. Sandy Wilson sat the right. The beautiful mood The audience, which was a wide array of!be ofthe perfonnancewas further enhanced by the Technology and Culture eldest ofthe Baruch statesmen to the youngest brilliant pl~ment of the gorgeo~ violet cur freshmen, sat back quietly, some with their eyes tains hung on either side of the stage, and the Positive Professor TfTH 9:30-0:45 ~ttl professors closed, and not only heard, but felt the magnif magnificent. sun lighting from the windows icent melodies of this impressive veteran team behind the stage and to the right ofthe room. Comments Barry Dumas, CIS ofmusicians. Each velvet seat was occupied for the perfor ------·'1 am really impressed. It is totally different I mance, many with an emotional attendee fol E~~EngIish never expected that I would go to one ofthese lowing each note as if, it were the last they events-without-it being a class assignment, but would ever hear.· The somber silence of the (IDC 4050 FH24) I am here, and I genuinely love what I am wit room, and the ·acoustics in general gave off a nessing." saidfreshman JoshSilvermaa. 00iween very strong-athome feel. Many sWayed in their Focus: The teIfmnships technolqJy aIKJ culIIe. The Alexander String.Quartet, based in the seats, virtually being carried by each movement California San Francisco area, performed their to , that the quartet made. It is safe say that all in renditions of the works of Shostakovich. The attendance were truly touched by this perfor- orerieve pennissioo to register for 1hese ases: pure emotion'of_these musicians, and the sheer ~ exquisiteperformance, .
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• Th e R o V In R e p o.r fer______You t h ink it. We w r i t e it. read it. Do you want to take dance classes By Celine Ruben-Salama t .t:::::::::~ Name. Syed Q2: As to the issues, much seems to be bor for free? Work/Study Positions Avbl. rovewi1h [email protected] .l Status; Junior rowed from the original Campus Party plat ;~: Major: Finance Work/Study Cleaning " form, The restis unimaginative, like soap in the Hi all! Pm back from an extended absence bathrooms, which is a non-issue! But for what Monday-Friday 3-6pm or 5-9pm - hope you didn't miss me too much... The 01: I voted for Campus its worth I hope they take the necessary steps to Saturday 11:30-3pm or 3-8pm Undergraduate Student Government elec Party not only because I institute the complementary last semester for Sunday 12-4pm or 3-8pm. Please tions came and passed. This year, the knew almost everyone in international students, since I am one. inquire at the front desk for an appli C.U.RE. party won the election, in which a the party, but also because cation. record number of Baruch Students were I liked their ideas about closing off 25th street 03: (Laughs) Well, I hope so. At least half as Djoniba Dance and Drum Centre involved. During the course of the elections, for car traffic. I knew people in C.U.R.E. too much noise as during the election would be 37 E 18th St. 7th fl/BDWY&PK New many promises were made. Let's see what but I didn't really know anything about their great, but hopefuIJy of the more constructive York, NY 10003 students think about USG and the election, platform. sort. I hope after this interview I will stiII be 212-477-34641 FAX 212-254-9466 shall we? entitled to my weekly biryani. .. Q2: Increased scholarship opportunities is 'lW'iN.OJONIBA.COM The QUestions: important, and also the textbook exchange. Name: Alethea 01: To what extent were you involved in the That will help us all save money. Status: Senior USG election? Major: Ad Hoc, Political Professional Resumes at affordable Q3: Maybe, maybe not. I don't know and I Journalism prices. 02: Which topic on the C.U.R.E. -platform do can't say. We'll just have to wait and see. ORDER RESUMES Of\1L1NE@ you think is most urgent to address? (refer to 01: I voted, but that was www.resumecomer.com bottom right ofthis page) Name: Yousuf about it. email: [email protected] Status: Junior 03: Normally, USG doesn't make a lot ofnoise Major: Finance Q2: Many students don't during the semester; do you expect to hear from ------have' enough access to Financial Aid, so it Professional Resumes them before the next election? 01: After careful deliber would be great if Student Government could Quality Resumes, Covertetters, ation of both platforms, I increase scholarship opportunities for students. Name: Winnie decided that Campus Actually, the first step is better advertisement Updating & Editing, etc_ Status: Junior Party was a better choice, ofthe ones that already exist! We want money! Fast & Affordable! Major: Marketing so I helped them out as much as I could during Visit www.idealresume.com the campaign. Q3: No, I don't think so, I hav~·t heard much _ (212) 696~857 .. .- - . .. ~ .- - - --..'--from --sfuaenrUOvemment lilm-foUr - -.-- .-. 1------Q1: T was pretty involved ~. . . .. '" _. _ .'Y .. years •• r _ _• in the election. I made an Q2: To be honest, I don't see ariything urgent here. I can't expect something I have never Make Money Browsing the Web! effort to find out real here. Most ofthe things are already being done. received. Go to web Sites and write descrip information about the par For example, the issue of transfer credits has tions about the site. 12thr. Get details ties. their candidates and their platforms. One been solved with increased staffing and the cre at www.mymobilestuff.com/jobs or could say that I became an educated voter in the ation of a database. -The soap shortage is also Figal Tboul:btsj process: irrelevant because this was only a problem in Politics is always a 718.387.0705 the two leased buildings - 18th and 26th tricky subject. Can politi 1------02: The complementary last semester for inter which we will be vacating shortly. cians be trusted? Will Computer/Monitor for Sale - $350. national students is the most urgent issue here. they live up to their cam 333Mhz Cyrix II MMX processor, 4.3 We are all students at Baruch.. and should be Q3: As much as 1 would like to see hear from . paign promises? How GB HO, 32x CD, Windows 98, Word treated equally regardless of where we are them, I think the likelihood is small (until it is efficient will they be? 97, 15" NEC Monitor. from. Being from another country is not a time for them to get reelected that is). The answers to these MINT CONDITION. Call 917-591 crime. and should not be held against anyone! questions can only be 0061 or email [email protected] Another reason why it is urgent to address this Name: Mila answered over time. In :!\ Status: Senior topic is that it is not a simple task, and might the interim opinions vary. As a student body Black 5 piece furniture SET. take quite some time to achieve. lY;"., Major: Finance / one thing is important for us all to remember. Semi-circle shaped. Really cute and ·:::·,·!~t Marketing For a relationship to be effective it must be rec 'oj." elegant. Includes: 3 pieces of couch, 03: I saw an increase in the amount of interest iprocal; there must be give and take. Too often towards usa in this last election, and through Ql: Not at all. There was I hear Baruch students complain that not 1 coffee table, 1 small table. out the year. Hence, there is a high probability nothing about the whole enough is being done for them. In this particu CHEAP, cheap...$499 ONLY. that there will be a close race in next year's process that caught my lar case, students claim to have never heard of Email: [email protected] election. In the mean time, C.U.R.E. will malCe . attention. I did not know any ofthe candidates, the student government and that it does nothing (Ra~na Baratian) an effort to achieve their stated goals because nor the issues. Furthermore, I didn't see any for them. now the students are watching. debates or "meet the candidates" events going '~n all honesty, I must say that I too had but Part-time receptionist on. I did see a lot of papers and notices' up the foggiest ofnotions about what my student Perfect college job! Answering though. government did for me IUItJJ 1 wlllked inttI tlu! phones, UPS, greeting customers oJfice IUIII sIJII'tSI_ tIlIIciIIg to tllem. It is only and clients. 251hours per- week, flexible Q2: Extended hours and improved student ser when a student body demands results that a hours. Please email resume to: vices are the most important. Offices in this governing body is encouraged to make a differ school brush you off and send you around and ence. The effectiveness ofUSG is therefore our [email protected] around. Ifyou have a problem, it is really hard respective responsibility. 01: Neither of us are to find a competent person to talk to. Textbook Although the C.U.R.E. party emerged victo Needed: 2 Intern programmers with members of the C.U.R.E. exchange would be good too. Those are my top rious from the recent election, in a way it was a good knowledge of C++ for a CISCO party but we were campaigning with them and three. victory for the whole school. The record num start-up project Contact Salim @ giving them our support. her of voters in the election indicates a height (Si7) 577-0700 and email your Q3: I don't know, probably not. I haven't real ened interest in matters concerning Baruch, resume to [email protected]. 02: The most important issues here are ly come in' contact with Student Government which is a positive step towards a reciprocal increased scholarship opportunities for all stu y~ ~ relationship between the school and its stu dents and faster and better transfer ofcredits. It dents! took over a year for one of my friends to have Name: Aimen And on this note, I leave you until next her credits transferred from another school. In Status: Junior semester. Do yourselves a favor: study hard -lnaetlSed.fi6l1dit1gfor till..",dabs me mean time she had to retake math here at Major: CIS anddo well on your finals; in retrospect you'll ;.c~IIISt selMSttl'fo,. intenul Baruch although she had already taken it. be happy. You have the whole rest of the sum tiOIJIII stIl4e1ll$ That's not right. 01: I actively participated mer to get a tan! Next semester we'll finally get -EwadGl'UIVia$flw eHIIiIIg stIIMlIIS in the whole process and to see the inside ofthe new building in which I -1,.l:fMUdscIIoItinIIipopp6t11utities fo,. illJ Q3: Yeah, sure we will! With this party in campaigned with Campus heard. there will be a "real" gym and a big new ~11llf1JJ'''- stIIdat~.bI offices charge we will hear from them. We have not Party. One factor in my swimming pool... I also heard that there won't -l~tIItBri.iIt IIIIIj#B ~ heard anything from the president yet but I'm decision to support them was that they were not .he any more elevator lines. Could it be true? sure we will. Judging from the people we spoke using racial or religious motivators in their Lets hope! A big COngratulations to those of to, like Kaleem, it seems that they will stick to campaign. 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, ! .J , \ .. \ TICKER FEATURES MAY 7, 2001 TICKER.FEATURES MAY 7,'2001 9 8 5 Baruch's Premier ofThe Good Doctor a Success By A.yLotveD on or written in the mode of Chec:kov's early immensely. enjoyable show, The play began from scratch a brilliant stage specifically for the ContrioUting Wri~,. .. humorous works. APtlY directcifb)' Dr. ShaUna with a sketch Called "A Writer" with Checkov show. P~rfectlY circular ana'~~m~vable, the Vey and expertly perfonned by seven talented pacing about,his mall, sparsely furnished room. stage was semi- surrounded by six or seven Hilarious is not a word that usually comes to students, tbeplay had a briefyet very success It was performed by Bernard Thompson, a for large sliding panels that formedthe new back mind when one thinks of Anton Checkov. In ful ron last month in the Bernie West Theatre, mer forward for Baruch's Basketballteam, and drop. These panels were painted a light blue fact. when most hear his name, they immedi located in 17 Lexington Avenue. one of the astonishing three performers who and decorated with some ofRussia's most well ately imagine the dark realism of his classic "It was sold out every show," Dr. Vey con made their stage debut in the play. He speaks known images (such as The Kremlin, Russian plays like Uncle Vanya. The Seagull and The firmed. An admirable but not overly difficult directly to the audience, passionately venting dolls, etc). This effectively gave the set an Cherry Orchard; none ofwhich are your typical feat, considering the limited space of the tiny his frustrations about not being taken seriously' "essence of Russia," rather than pinpointing a knock-me-down, laugh-out loud, rolling in the theatre. The lack ofseating was clearly a small as a writer. Suddenly, he gets a story idea. particular time or place. Vey explained that aisles type affairs. bone of contention' with the director (who Instantly, the curtain lifts and the once dark, Ariadne wanted Chechov's room to represent However, rolling in the aisles is an accurate, hopes the spring play will be moved to the larg almost claustrophobic setting, is instantly trans "reality" and the main set to represent the if not slightly exaggerated description of the er space in the new 25' street building); and formed as the main stage is revealed. ~ound" 'writers imagination. In that she succeeded. audience's reactions to the recent Baruch pro rightly so, since many who wanted to get in is how Dr. Veydescribed her concept ofthe set As the audience adjusted their eyes to the duction ofThe Good Doctor. A play penned by were unfortunately unable to do so. to production designer Ariadne Condos. newsceneiy, the stagehands quickly and quiet Neil Simon, The Good Doctor consists of sev ThOSf; lucky enough to grab a seat, however, Andround it was. Condos, a Set Design pro ly readied the' stage for the next sketch, "The eral· short sketches, each either directly based were treated to a surprisingly cozy and fessor at Baruch; took that idea and created Sneeze." A tale of a lowly clerk with an allergy issue who meets his demise aftersneezing ona supe IWords from The Feature'sQueen rior, this sketch Starred Lydia Russo, Jerome M. ! Dendy (another novice making an impressive . Bonjour, Salaam, Hello, Namaste and Hola to all my cherished readers. I've received some encouraging (and debut) and Baruch stage veterans Angela Elsa perhaps overly generous) feedback from many ofyou during the course ofmy reign. Thus, I shall begin with a Lamouth and Tariq Kabir. Dendy as the high bow to y()ur patience andkindness. Bless your good souls! I now proceed with a tributeto my fellow colleagues... strung clerk easily stolethe show with his phys [This is in selective hierarchical order] ical almost acrobatic' antics, although it was Kabir's playing a staunch and serious General that gave him the leeway to do so. An excellent Known Essential Why You Should be scene, "The Sneeze" had some audience mem bers roaring with laughter. As Characteristics Afraid of Them... Another popular sketch was "The Surgery," Blue hat; wide, adorable smile (he's a He determines the ultimate fate of us edi , which also featured the physical comedy of ... /~.' . Hubert ;;~;~~:.j:f',{/::Y~""'~' ,; . Editar-in-ehief catch ladies); a monotone voice that tors; I'd like to take this opportunity to bow Dendy, this time as a villagerwith a tooth infec . ~: ":".-~~' resounds with authority down to thee, Master... tion who is desperately trying to escape the :::;,,:.~ :'<}~~ ., c:'.. evils clutches of an overly eager-yet inexperi
• -.y ••••••• Yourclassic darkbeauty, dimples that melt She is so controlled, I fear the day she Grace enced dentist, (played by first-timer Linus your heart; has put up with a lot of non lashes out...volcanoes would provide no Cemauskas). Executive Editor sense from us; soft yet firm Competition. . And then there was"TheSeduction" starring Bernard Thomson as a Casanova-like character Piercing eyes; a hot body;.an attitude that She can make your heart stop with just Taco' who prides himself on his uncanny ability to speaks volumes; a determination that lets one sentence...can hit you where you Executive Editor * seduce the wives of other men. In this scene, nothing get in her way thought nobody could the object ofhis affection the wife ofone ofhis The most nurilber of piercings compared His sarcasm cuts like a knife acquaintances .(Josephine Berggren). The Dave to any of us; blue-green hair; gi~ yet Seducer gets a little more than he bargained for Managing Editor ~_. e ~....~.-. -...----~ ~~ ...... down-to-eanh;our,wac.. . ••i...... ____.-...._- ._. ...'.... __._.--...... ,.- .. ¥_ _-.. --... _.__ ,',. _ .'. when ...the'-:.- woman._-".__gives.__.....-...... -__him._an...... __ultimatum: v __._. "." j -,- _- " -_ - .. --sI1c~ __ .Jeay~ .her __ b1tsbaod _. -,~ccl. ,by Adorable, all over; smile ruM from ear to' You need to hide if he happens to Jose his Cemauskaslfor him, or he, could tum her away Franck ear; cool as cucumber; the ITM)St support cool and she'll fOlgCt aboUtJibn entirely,;_ ~e does Managing Editor ive buman being around the office the right thins by figh~ his pride andturning Tall; beautiful; soft-spoken and hard-work Who knows whafs behind that angelic her away, tUining into.a changed man-from that Julie Adams day on. The sketch was funny yet touching, and ing smile... News Editor '* excellently performed.. . Well, well, I cant include myself in this, Itching to tell! .The showstopper, clearly, was "The Jasleen can I? dam... Defenseless Creature." As a bank clerk with a Featllres Editor horrible case of gout and an overbearing Athletic and grand; a baby's smile and He's going to join the military. Enough said. woman searching for severance pay for ber ail Menachem eyes of an undeterminable color; makes ing husband,Kabirand Lamoutlt gave Op/Edls Editor believe that he's antisocial -absolutely flawless and unmercifully hysterical performances were. Some. audience members Ovid Polite and well-spoken; a workaholic but You better watch out once he joins Wall spent the entire sketcb literally doubled over never forgets a courtesy; a stock market Street Business Editor * with laughter. As the show let out, many were enthusiast; humanitarian at heart still grinDirig earto ear. i Rob Sincere eyes; a curty crown; speaks his If given, a piece of his mind may be too Amongthem was Douglas Sweeting, a mar- Arts Editor mind and doesn1 regret it; gentle with much to handle for the weak-hearted keting major who was attending the show to ladies support his theater classmates, He remarked to a friend during 'the intermission, "It's a lot bet Adam Cheerful and full-of-life; can be juvenile; Watch Out before he enchants you with his ter than I expected." They bad read the play in Copy Chief; classic good lOoks and a sharp ·dress charms... class, he' explained later,' and he wasn't sense; knows hissports; our ofIiciailadies' impressed; but on the 5aage it reatly worked. man A neighborhoOd' couple said that they eI\i~ Africa Geidle face with a ~gleaming' smile; a Ifyou happen to utter but a squeak against the show very much woUld attend future shows if they .~ere aware' of them." Copy Editor ;- womara allover; a pleasure to hear singing her'homeland•.. (}'late to the Theater Department: Be SIlJ'C to Cellne Musical voice; sparkling eyes; enthusi~ Could carry a conversation forever if eter- adVertise) _ Copy Editor * about campus affairs; good coversational nily permitted Interestingly eno~ the original'perfor- ist mance of The 1hat pemiered' at TWO MORE REASONS TO BECOME A NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACH ER. .Got!dDoctor . '. . . . , . .' . , i ....-. - _._---...- , \ \ 10 TICKER EDITORIAL MAY 7, 2001 TICKER OP-EDS May 7, 2001 11 3 Who Knows? KSA in Baruch - Dead or Alive? you said KSA, that IJlight bave computed three Uncertainty. That appears to be the force driving our beloved institution into the nextphase of , By Peter KWOD years ago when it was a known entity, but its development. unfortunately nota place to turn to at this time. Hubert Reyes•..•••••••.•.••••••. Editor-in-Chief Did you ever wonder how when the Officeof I am here to ChaDge this and wake the sleeping With the new Academic Complex set to open in a few months, the flagship CUlfYinstitution is [email protected] Student Life holds their annual Spring Fling beauty. ready to stroll into the 21st century. Baruch sfuture can only improve from here on out andsome event or Baruch's annual Asian culture show I began my investigation ofthe Cf.!ITCIlt affairs GraceaDn Hall••••••••.•••••••Executive Editor* how there is a lack in participation by Korean ofKSAon March 24, when I spoke to a vibrant one with the right visionfor itsfuture can easily steer it in the right direction. [email protected] students? I'm sure it'snever crossed yourmind young lady working at Office of Student Life Unfortunately for the students, the driver appears /0 have lost his map. because Baruch is thought of by those under (who shall go nameless for this piece but she When askedwhat his visionfor the college was, Baruch President NedRegan only answered, (11'11 Vanessa Witenko••••.•..•.•..•Executive Editor* graduates who attend the school as apathetic, knows who she is). She suggested to this eager [email protected])l.edu which in mathematical terms would equate my lad that I write a letter on my behalfletting this have to pass on t.hat. " hypothesis to conclude that we Baruchians lack dormant band know how I felt and leave it if} Pass? How is it possible not to have a visionfor the school? How couldthe president ofthe crow David Martinez •..•..•...... ••Managing Editor school spirit That is a topic to tackle for anoth their mailbox. Take a guess where that letter is ingjewel ofthe CUNY system be uncertain ofits future? asylumdave@hotmai/.com er time, so let me raise my ire for the time being as you read this editorial? The KSA mailbox. on the current status of a group that should be My letter that was dated over a month ago IS But maybe we should notfault our student-friendly president, after all he didfight to gain office Franck Mongbe •.•.•...•.•.•• Managing Editor representing, the Korean Students Association undemc:atb a stack of papers that has gone space in the new Complex in an effort to be closer to the students. Asfor his old office space? [email protected] (KSA). untouched and ignored by the president., vice at president, treasure, secrermy and whoever else Well, he is uncertain ofwhat will happen to it. So what is the present state ofKSA our fair Julie Adams .•...... •.••...•.. News Editor" school you ask? Sorry to say, being a fellow is supposed to be running and supporting the Although Regan is certain ofwhere his office space will be when the new Complex opens, it is still [email protected] Korean at heart and by blood, but it doesn't organization. I am so disgusted by those who uncertain how club space allocation will take place. "It s conceivable that we will have enough exist! It still has a mailbox at the Office of chose and choose to treat the Korean name this JasleeD Rana •.••••.••.••••_.•.. Features Editor Student Life and some monetary funds allocat way, that I have decided to head up the efforts ~ space, but I don know, "said ourpresident. [email protected] ed to it for this past year, but as far as this to restore and revive what has been left for the When askedabout the searchfor a new Provost, Regan was uncertain ofwho the candidates were reporter can tell, the person who decided to dead. It is time to bring this operation up to par and only knew that when the finalists were chosen, he wouldpick one. Menacbem Green ...... ••...... Op-Eds Editor head up this sorry operation mostly likely and install Korean pride back to Baruch. [email protected] dropped out after the fall semester and deport For all those interested, I have already made When askedwhyforeign student credit evaluator Julian Forrester wasfiredafter receiving a pos- _ ed himselfback to Korea. Who knows, my fic a few contacts to see bow I can'go about rev i itive evaluation by both Thomas McCarthy, director ofthe Registrars Office and'Vice President of Ovid Sanders ...... •.....Business Editor* titious anecdote could very well have taken talizing KSA. It won't take a yeoman's effort Students Administrative Services Dan Creange, Regan said "I don ~ know. I don ~ have the facts. " [email protected] place, but the point is there is no activity cur to reestablish its presence, but it wiJJ take some rently scrambling around and I am here to bring time to get my fellow Baruchians interested in Aside from the many uncertainties our beloved president is faced with, the students are left to Macollvie Jean-Francois Business Editor a change to all that. How you ask? By taking such a club. There is so much to be done and it deal with the uncertainty ofthe future ofthe Black and Hispanic studies department. For the past [email protected] over what has been sadly left for the grave and takes the heavy hearts ofmany dedicated mern year, the department has slowly diminished resurrecting it to the prominence it so does bers to help start the uprising. It can't be much Rob Hidalgo Arts Editor deserve. worse than it currently stands (or rather sits) Professor Marta Vega wasfired last spring andsoon after the Chair ofthe department Dr. Arthur asylumnlb@hotmail com Koreans make up a healthy portion of the now. I am here to head up the reliefefforts fer Lewin wasforced to resignfrom-theposition, ?eaving the department without a Chair. To add insult Asian students on campus, and we all know a group whose counterpart I was a treasurer fo. Michael Ferrarella Arts Editor* Baruch has been experiencing an Asian inva at SUNY Albany. Hey, Jason Kun, you won": to injury, lines meantfor the department were given to the English and History departments. [email protected] sion for quite some time now. There is the beour next SG president, but how about join While manyfault Reganfor the department's misgivings, others go evenfarther: Some havefault presence of the Korean Christian Fellowship ing team KSA. And ifyou do decide to enlist ed our president for attacking ethnic studies, a' term he is uncertain of For Regan, picking up a Adam Ostaszewski Copy Chief* group, which I am currently ~ part of, and do me a favor, bring some ofyour support with ticker@baruch cuny edu which I highly recommend for those who are of you. We will need fresh troops, members hun book with different ethnic races on the cover is tantamount to ethnic studies. the same faith and love singing. But for many gry to learn about the Korean way and ho« With so many uncertainties it is onlyfair to ask, What will happen when clubs move into the new Nicole Lovell. Copy Editor ofmy fellow homogenous race, who do not fol youthful affiliates have managed to cope with [email protected] Everyoneseems to need the CURE low the same religion or who would rather keep life in America The Korean revolution ha \ building and need more space? What will happen to the Black and Hispanics studies department? \ the hallelujahs and the amens for the weekends, begun at Baruch. NOW CALLIN( issue of CURE's campaign could have been Who will tend to the hundreds offoreign students that have yet to have their transfer credits eval jhen which group can they tum to for guidance BARUCHIANS. _. ALL ABOARD!!! Celine Ruben-Salama Copy Editor* By Michael Ferrarella something completely asinine such as "Will which is Korean based and focused? Wel~ if uated? And when will our president know something? ticker@baruch cuny. edu fight to always have the sun shining over With so many unanswered questions and uncertainties, someone may ask where is Baruch going "Everyone's got to have the sickness, 'cause Baruch College" and they still would have Bushra Ahmed _ Business Manager , everyone seems to need the <;::lJ.!tE." T!lis lyric woo. and what is Ned Regan doing? ticker@haruckcun)':edu r • from a Metallica SOIlg seems to be valid as CURE features nepotism in its' purest form All we can saris,.,.' '\ve don t know. " relates to the elections for Baruch's by having Bettina Garibaldi, sister of USG Bisirat Yohannes _ Advertising Manager Undergraduate Student Government. The president Sara Garibaldi, as the Vice President. tzcker@baruch cuny.edu College Undergraduates Reinventing If Bettina's "I am. struggling to focus on the Education (CURE) party swept the elections, cameraman who is taking my photo' picture on From the Editor's Desk Tali Dvir Webmaster* showing that the Baruch Community wanted the cover of April 30 issue of the Ticker is an [email protected] CURE in office. Or did they? omen for the future, she will need this "sister' I expected Kaleem Qureshi's CURE party to status to be taken seriously and for the respect Julie Mae Dojillo Production Manager As we end this semester we look towards the future, we look towards another phase in Baruch's ···in. and I am glad the Baruch Community has needed for her political position. During the ]do][email protected] development. The new Academic Complex will change the face of our esteemed institution, not disappointed me. Baruch students proved aforementioned marketing class appearance, just how mindless and easily influenced they Bettina Garibaldi was the only CURE member whether that change will be for better or worse is yet to be determined. What you, the student, can *Denotes acttng who was not wearing a CURE shirt, something be assured of is that the student's voice, The Ticker, will grow stronger and it will continue to mag really are. By utilizing the technique offlashi- I made sure to point out. Isthis tack of support TEAM TICKER ness, CURE got the win. Presidential candi- for Iter party a sign ofwhat will occw when in nify your voice. date Kaleern Qureshi is undoubtedly an ani- office? Someone remind Ms. Garibaldi that I would like to thank the readers for their continued support and I would like to thank the entire Production mated character, which was projected to the being Vice President means she will be taking Ticker staff for their dedication and hard work. Hubert Reyes, Adam Ostaszewski, Franck Mongbe, fullest at the election debate. As noted in the an ACTIVE part in student government. David Martinez, Graceann Hall, Vanessa Witenko, election issue ofthe Ticker, Mr. Qureshi spread Concern arises beCause Bettina Garibaldi has • Although it was a tough year everyone pulled together and gave it their best. The voice of the Julie Mae Dojillo, Nicole Lovell, Jasleen Rana, Celine his propaganda by planting his supporters in missed USG meetings in order to participate in Ruben-Salama, Rob Hidalgo, Michael Ferrarella, Julie students was heard loud and clear. the audience during the debate. While making Baruch softball games. The Baruch Comm Adams, Ovid Sanders, Menachem Green, Bisirat Good luck on your finals and the Ticker will see all ofyou in the new Academic Complex. generic points, his orchestrated audience unity needs to be comforted that Bettina will Yohannes, Macollvie Jean-Francois, Kenyatta Pious most assuredly not miss USG meetings and cheered raucously, giving the facade that rather will be active sitting at USG meetings, SincereI, Staff CURE is a revolutionary party with new ideas participating in USG functions and putting full Tribulation to save this college. My personal experience of attention into these activities. seeing Mr. Qureshi and the CURE party in Vrtb the new leaders eruso, will anything -~-? Contributors action was the Monday before the elections. get done? It is doubtful. This group which is 4 'h eJi, J /J Lionel Mongbe, Nelly Neira, Veronica Belitski, James Mr. Qureshi organized the main members ofhis the equivalent of Happy the smiling clowns, McCullen, Peter Kwon, Jesse Berger, James Hayes, 7 party in Mason Hall right before the marketing fuzzy the wann teddy bearand other nonsensi Hubert Reyes Kenyatta Pious, Aisha Khan, Birsen Memet, Francis class began and started babbling. Mr. Qureshi cal animated characters that can hook the atten Li, Jessica Rubenstein, Karryl Whitehall, Vanessa Editor-in-Chief made sure to say that the school has "fucking tion of simpletons will simply bask in the Singh, Mijarane Belizaire "glory' of being elected. Perhaps a few non horrible teachers" in the presence of the mar- essential things such as giving the Philosophy Photography keting professor. Baruch students who sub- CI~b extra funds will be taken care of. But as Hubert Reyes, Franck Mongbe, Adam Ostaszewski, scribe to the lifestyle of the walking dead may for making real_changes. that will make a sub Celine Ruben-Salama have found such an action 'gutsy" but the four stantial difference in the Baruch experience, people, including myself, sitting in row 10 no. Similar to United States elections, candi The Ticker IS published weekly by The Ticker editorial .... staffa!: were not impressed. dates promise a lot and are likely do very litde - 360 Park Ave. Soadt Knowledgeable students realize that these of what promised. For this reason, I did not "['II have to pass on that," Roo_1m techniques are used as a cheap way to keep vote in these elections. I, as did many others, New York, NY 10010 CURE in the minds of the students. Being a realize that regardless ofwhich candidate won, presumably knowledgeable student himself, _ it will be politics' as usual. Qureshi's quote in All worte except printing .sdone by Baruc:ll ~ aDd graduate IIUdenb ~~We AD typed IIId signed c:onttibutions and letters, accompanied by a disk. arc wel Kaleem undoubtedly realized this, thus why the the April 17 issue ofthe Reporter, are not come, aDd should be mailed to the IboYeIIddras (or E-mail ..tdrea) 0Ia' office techniques used. Masses of mindless Baruch politicians" gives an idea of what to expect dur -NedRega~ IS open during regular school boun Any dilplay or advertiaiDg quesbOllS IhouId students who voted didn't listen tothe issues ing his party's tenure in office. CURE, be directed 10 the Adverulins Maaaacr It the aboveaddras and could not tell you anythingthe party-stands Campus Party, United Baruch for Better Jobs Baruch College president when asked for. What they could tell you is that CURE was or independent - there is no difference. It is all Editorials 011 lhis page Trpn!:sent the wews of mqrnTl~S written on the sidewalk in chalk. The main just an ego-inflating. -reswne~ll(ing show. • about his visionfor thefuture The Ticker dlonaJ staJ!. P'- direct alJ 10. lleUr_boz@barw:It.CIIJr)(edJt or )lOtI CGPI nacIr lIS at (2/2) §02-61JtJO The opinions expressed on the Op-Ed pages are those of the individual writers, and do not necesSarily represent theopinions 0(11ie TICkereditorial staff. The TICkeraccepts onl} Established in 1932 typewritten and signed opinion piecesof no more than 750 words from Baruch College students. Publication of Op-Ed artides.m rontingent 1lpOIl anediIIviaI bGHd vole. Letle#b must be no more than 350 words, typewritten and signed. Unsigned 1ette.s will not be published. However, when appropriate, names will be withheld- upoa RqUeSt- Wri.ten shouldprovide day and evening teleph~n~ All submiss~~ af!:! subject t~ editing,~r ~ and clarity. Adchess aD opinion-piecesaDd letteIs10 theQp-Eds ediIor. ~ r ,.. ... •'" .. ) • L •. _ lC7: 779 ' __IT - .--..--..,-----r--='-··---_·...... me ~~Mn.__----~---IlIlWIIll------an 13 TICKER OP-EDS MAY 7, 2001 12 TICKER OP-EDS May 7,-2001 c I Fromthe Mind of a True Realist The Beat of Baruch ments became impossible. Being so upset, K. in racism by suggesting that I should"have the By James McCullen Jack resorted to changing what was said in the tJaHs" to "come outwittr{a} white tobe'~to state music. By the end ofthe following semes matter how hard they try to succeed, when spends any free time at the station, and puts all my energy into making WBMB original article. K. Jack claims to have said, "a that minorities are whiners. Apparently, I must By Jesse Berger ter, not only did they change the entire you set them up for failure, they are even K. Jack's "In the Eyes ofa Realist" article is possible reason...might- be the fact that the automatically be a member of the Ku Klux infrastructure, of the station but where tually bound to fail because you never something for the students and administra media does not like to see young black million Klan because I realize that K. Jack's original tion to be proud of: my goal as well as my precisely the type of response I expected from Is Baruch all that it can be? Is there a responsible for recruiting dozens of fresh gave them the chance to try! Ifyou tie the what I wrote for the April 2 issue ofthe Ticker. aires." Possible reason? Might be? That is not article was a bunch offluff surrounding the real staff's is to get administration to pay atten beat to Baruch?Yes,there is a Rhythm that faces into WBMB. Through all the pitfalls wings ofa bird they willforget how to fly. First. let me comment that ifK. Jack's article what K. Jack's original statement was. Here is point ofhis article. The rationale here is amaz tion. Through several ads in both school WAKE UP'!! WAKE UP'!! Baruch students march to! On Thursday, ofdealing with certain administrators who WBMB was not given the support nor w as edited to the point of changing what was the actual quote from the March 19 Ticker: ingl How is it that I am supposed to take any papers and by trying to be supportive of f\lY PEOPLE \VAKE UP!'! May 3, 2001, the majority of Baruch instead ofbeing supportive ofthe new stu encouragement it looked for. supposed to be said. that just further proves that "The mere fact is the media does not like to see tiling K. Jack says seriously? You; K. Jack are any events occurring, we have tried to gain These thinzs I say to You. that I hav e alwav s young black millionaires and are quick to paint ignorant. With such ignorance, racism will marched to this rhythm and danced a tune. dent management at WBMB, either Jesse Berger, Matthew Berger, George - .. . .. Menachem Green is.an idiot. Something needs support to get an antenna so that the stu tried to tell ) ou for the past three semesters to done be about such idiots: perhaps a good them as greedy and arrogant jocks." I do not never cease to exist. This tune was courtesy of Baruch's Radio promised to help or never did. Stakos _aka Ron Keyes, Manny Tellez, dents will have what nearly all other col can b~ expressed in this poem and another, I old fashioned lynching will suffice. Regard see any "possible" or "might be" there. The Stop whining, please. Mr. Green is correct in Station-WBMB. Yes! Baruch College does Dean Aaron, who only continually tries Steven Grieliek, Quesaen Chamberlain, leges have- a radio station that they can lis hope that) ou all search for the truth and find less of whether or not the article was edited, I statement made in the March 19 Ticker is a stating that it .... isn 't always everyone against the :.ave a radio station. to damper enthusiasm by endlessly recit Ashod David Krikoriga, Adam Osta, that life IS more than this business education ten to for announcements about classes, find it doubtful that your point of the article definitive statement, painted as fact. K. Jack's minorities." Very often minorities make up the Studentswho attended Spring Fling were ing the problems of prior WBMB Annie Atlasman, Richard Asfar, Cayser, ~ ou are trying to anain. The Black and idea that everyone is against them to justify the weather or late breaking news. was taken out of context. K. Jack's original goes back on that statement with weak wording taken back when they found out that the mangers, was nice enough to sit with me Gregory Lauren, Lawrence Paushkin, Hispanic Studies Department is in-danger of article. as I stated, is summed up as (to quote in the April 30 article. whatever bad times they are experiencing, K. Please, I urge anyone who wants to help music they were hearing was being pro several times but did nothing. Stating past Sacha Goldeberger and many others, who being phased out due to the student apathy myself) "nothing more than a black 'we are It's true, it's true, as K. Jack made sure to Jack is obviously no different, and is most cer to please e-mail me at vided by their own radio station. WBMB station faults, as well as, telling me that he despite knowing that we have no antenna that I have been talking about for so long. I oppressed' whinefest." K. Jack was very astute point out, racism does exist. In pointing out tainly not the realist that the title of the article ~QUR77@AQL:COM: Everything hope you al I take this up as one of importance is an all student run radio station with little . personally feels as 'most administration to Broadcast because no one wants to at noticing that I wrote this, but said nothing to such an obvious aspect of life, K. Jack contin claims. Maybe Mr. Green isn 't the only one big starts from something little! Just watch and join the student alliance F.R.E.E.(Finally who needs a good lynching. or no support from the Baruch College that the radio station is nothing but a "glo allow WBMB spread its wings, stuck refute it. Poor K. Jack. You must be so upset ues to show that these writings are all black 'we out for WBMB; we may be small now but Realizing Ethnic Education) in the fight to that you were found out, that refuting my com- are oppressed' whinefests. K. Jack-participates administration. Thanks to a dedicated rified jukebox." My response to Dean around, showed up, helped out. Despite with just a little support we can reach and save the department. staff, who provided all who entered the Aaron, as to anyone who assumes that the lack ofadministrative support and lack surpass WSOU Seton Hall Radio. The Armory this year with musical entertain because someone failed in the past that ofavailable time they stayed dedicated and WAKE UP AND LIVE president of our University wants to have ment, despite doubts put on their capabili there is no chance for success in the future, didn't let anyone damper their enthusiasm WAKE UP AND LIVE PEOPLE A Farewell Baruch a Blessing an Open Campus to let the world into ties made it different from previous years. is the following: If someone, no matter for WBMB and the possibilities that can LET US NOT BURY OUR THOUGHTS Baruch College, so it's about time we let LET'S PUT OUR VISION TO REALITY: AS bers of the Ticker have exhibited towards the WBMB was fading due to poor manage how slim their chance at accomplishing come from participating in this unique Baruch out into the world. One way is to WE CONTINUE TO REFUSE TO BE Thank You By Ovid Sanders administration here at Baruch College. ment. Late last year a brother and sister the impossible, wants to try and is put opportunity. let the students be heard! WHAT THEY WANT US TO BE.LET'S Frankly, it is very saddening. I wish the stu team took the opportunity to run the dwin them down by a teacher or an administra As a General Manager, who has WAKE UP AND LIVE By Vanessa Witenko When I transferred to Baruch College from a dents here would realize that this school, as the dling radio station because oftheir love for tor then they are set up for failure. No a full time job, takes a full course load, small liberal arts school in Southern name coincidentally implies, is a blessing to ~ Ashanti Proverb: Se womu kum apim a The end of the semester is here, and also the Massachusetts in the fall of2000, I was unpre those that attend. We are all very fortunate to pim be ba.(when they kill a thousand, end of working at Baruch College for some pared for what I would find here, an extremely be here. I say this from experience because my another thousand would come) people, and there are some people I would like intelligent, diverse and diligent student body; previous school was 98% the same as Baruch to give my thanks. one capable ofgreat things. College; the two percent is the added diversity THE FIGHT GOES ON. First, there is Dean Alexandra Logue. She At my previous school I learned a tremendous and lower cost. But the professors, education, t Mubarak Lamin stuck out in my mind. All the times I would amount. I am glad to have gone there for two and activitiesavailable here, are on par with my CLOTHES think about students not being considered when years of my College career. But now I am a former institution if not above par. So you making decisions. She considered students. student here, and although I sometimes -while should not be so quick to blast the administra By Maya Angelou* Each semester she would hold a couple ofstu thinking fondly ofmyfriends and faculty there tion, and rather quick to pick up a quaJity text You are in love with TOMMY dent advisory committees, where she invited miss the place, I am happy for having made the book here or speak to one ofyour professors. Because his last name is HILFIGER students for a discussion. There students could move". At the close ofthis semester I will have com But behind closed doors. TOMMY give their impute. She listened, and the mere Baruch College is a great place, and I wish pleted my first year here at Baruch, and I am Is calling you a nigger fact that she invited us to speak to her, and not more students here would realize that For excited about next year. My position as But you could care less us feel forced to call her, makes her different approximately $3300 per year, you can be Business Editor of the Ticker has exposed. me Because you have been taught to dress to from other administrators. I don't Irnow ifshe offered so much... what you take is up to you. to various constituencies within the student Impress was the best Dean because I don't know every I have taken a lot, and hope to take more in the body, My being a typicalstudent at Baruch has thing about her or what exactly defines a Dean, next and last year that I am here. exposed me to other facets. I look forward to IfI asked you about your true history but what I do know is that she made &Itefi6rt I am writing this editorial becallSC of the writing for" this and the. Business section next You would have to look. on the to listen to students. I do know that when I call severe pessimism and animosity certain mem- year. Farewell, readers. Back ofyour jeans and GUESS! her office, the man who answers the phone is You come up in the club wearing VERSACE polite, and helpful, unlike other areas of the was so impressed. She was actually going to I'm sure there are other people leaving. but Clothes made by a homosexual male college. These qualities make a difference. come back later that evening, after a long day, these are the ones who I have dealt with more So even when you say you are straight Another lady is Acting Provost Myrna Chase. to speak with a student. I can only hope that the than one occasion. I want to say that I have It IS very hard tell. She too makes time to listen to students. She new Provost is has the listening skills as Chase. looked at you as strong women. I see how far Dr. Mindy Hersh, is awesome as well. She you have gone and it gives me an incentive to A.nd for footwear you wear TIMBERLANDS. I is extremely busy, but still sees the importance has one ofthe biggest hearts at the college. I work harder. speak to you, is Even under the sun of talking with students. She actually told us When I smart have found her to be so helpful and informa what I think. The things you say and try or That same tree that is symbol for them that the Provost and the Ticker should have an tive. She really cares about the health of stu have done, but I also feel tllat you all have com Could have been the same one your ancestors active dialogue together. I would have never were hung from. heard that form the previous provost Picken. dents, and it's obviousshe doesn'tjust work for passion as well. It is something that is lacking The one time I did speak with him, his attitude, the paycheck. I felt as though she was one of at Baruch, and I can only hope that the people I can not forget your NAUTICA body language, and responses, showed I was the few people at the college that could give an who replace you will incorporate these positive When the last memory you have of ships just an inconvenience on his calendar. I knew exact and direct answer. This saves a lot of virtues. I pray for a Provost who will meet with Is coming to North Amerikkka in shackles, she was different after the first Personnel and time for busy studentsand is much appreciated. students as often as you did. I pray for a Dean Being beat over the back with whips Budget meeting. I could tel I she actually cared I think her sympathetic smile was also com who holds student advisory meetings, and I And to my beautiful black queens what I was saying. The first time I interviewed forting. I don 't think people smile enough at pray for a counselor who reaches out to stu Whose creative womb has become barren? her she had to leave before all ofmy ques the college and I won't deny that my lips dents, and stretches beyond the limits. I thank I am confused, because your face says neferti tions were answered. She said to come back lack the quarter moon curve. I just think a you all, and wish you the best of luck in your ti, but your sweater reads DONNA KARAN later and we could continue the interview. I smile is nice. journeys. I will miss you, love Vanessa. When was the last time you saw LIZ CLAI BORNE Conversing with black women. But as soon as her name is printed on a purse To Macy's you quickly go running RALPH LAUREN doesn't even look at black men Unless they are driving him around town But as soon as that slave master appears on the back of the horse . You put whatever you have picked up down 'v1y people reclaim your status in this world and in your life. FUBU. in case you didn't know. Stands for .... For Us By Us". AIR SPECIALS: LONDON, PARIS, MADRID, Buying black will someday suffice ...... ngfrc:n•• $".~ . DO YOU KNOW WHO OWNS TIMBER LAND FASHIONS? SIUOENJ15 BESlQJ;t«:IES; PARIS, LONDON, $2~f=~~ DUBLIN, BERLIN, ROME, WELL. TIMBERLAND IS OWNED BY "'rtins u'OJ•• THE PRESIDENT OF K.K.K. t:tQIELS; BARCELONA, MADRID, PARIS, f=~MP. SURPRISED? DON'T BE. READ MORE I..ONIX>N, RO:ME# startins fTown $29 BOOKS, BLACK PEOPLE. • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ALWAYS HOPE FOR THE BEST AND -_ ..get: ready to pack! PREPARE FOR THE WORST : Happy Bi,rtday to:: YOU MAY NOT GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, ~enachem. BUT YOU'LL SURELY PAY FOR WHAT : Franck, Rob, Dave, Bisirat, and : YOU GET'!!!" :• -From the Ticker staff :• *Credit given to Maya Angelou, though ~ ~ ~ ~ unaware of the true author. • ,, •• ,., ,...... •• •••• ... -- .. • .. • • • , • » • - < ..:,....., - .",.'~ ._.~ • • .t .•__ •.•._.e_ .:._•. 9.•.e. _e. 9_4I_e.. ._e_ .•. .e ••••••••••••••e•e ••~ )~.~,~~.~~~~~~~.,£.~~~~~~~~~~~~¥-!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~d...... ; ..__ •__ •• •__ It_. 9_•.' ._. _4l'_' 9_. . r..: 1S \ TICKER BUSINESS MAY 7, 2001 14 TICKER OP-EDS MAY 7, 2001 -. Toyota Celica Leaves 'Em Baruch Goes Distance to Expand I I I Classroom I i Capabilities I 1 By Karryl Whitehall Contributing if rtter Regis Linn ersuy. Saint Leo University, Christian Leadership University - these schools arc part of the Distance Learning experience that IS S\\ eepmg the Internet and engaging people from ail walks of life In home schooling. Baruch College has also ioined the bandw ag on and has implemented 1tS own form of Distance Learning called the Baruch College Learning ~et. Home schooling IS not 3 recent thing In fact Distance Learning has been around for quite some time in the form of Correspondence courses. Students would correspond WIth their school by sending their course work. tests and ...... -a-ny--ollier Trif(iriiiatiOn 'via regular'maif They would then have to w ait lor the school to respond to them. a process w hich could lake quite a while. With the coming of the Internet. students no longer have to "alt. but can receive information and test scores in a more timely fashion. More than just good looks, the ceUca may be a top choice among college graduates. See CEL1CA, Page 17 See DIST.4.T\/CE, Page 16 New Club Brings Business Technology to Baruch Students By Celine Ruben-Salama Acting COP}' Editor The Baruch community has been blessed with a new student club: Business Technology Professionals. On Apr. 25. BTP hosted its kick-off event. a panel discussion entitled "Integrating Technology Across the l Professions - Business in the 21st Century." I I The event. also sponsored by the Baruch lI Alumni Association and Jewish Business l ~ Leaders. drew approximately 120 graduate and undergraduate students. professors. alumni and business professionals "lhe mission of the club is to show how tech nology is used in different disciplines and how it has changed the way business is done." and BT? Vice President Christine Li. The club's officers are President Jack Kong. Treasurer Ken Chow, Secretary Shirley Varela Program Director Hiba S. Sharief and Operations Manager Maryann Liadis. Kong and Li explained that the) created the club to bring 'together Baruch students of all majors so they can exchange information and experiences. In adherence to the club's mission. the panel was composed ofrepresentatives from four dif ferent fields. Stanley Braunstein of MBS/Multimode. Inc .• represented.. marketing; Kathleen McNally Reynolds of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. represented Finance: Nicole Browne ofSithe Energies. and Clement Chu of PriceWaterhouse Coopers, represented Accounting and Victor Chu, a Fashion Technologist, represented technology. See STUDENT, Page 17 ~ ~ ., ..... e- •• • ... c. .. •.•...... ,..• ' I ,.....- .. B e '- . ~. 16 . 17 TICKER BUSINESS MAY 7, 2001 TICKER 'BUSINESS MAY 7,.2001 . Distance Learning Made Easy for Baruchians BIZBRmFS Redesigned Car A Success With ,Consumers ~ stand to be improved as well as the sunroof. Continuedfrom Page 1 Continuedfrom page 16 steel structure with crumple zones designed to Special Consumer Report which is noisy because it has no wind deflector. Feknous has great hopes for the program, con defonn before the energy ofan impact reaches "The Learning Net is designed to take advan would I put on it. I don't think my lessons can A price tag of 51-6,063 to 520,263 seems tage of Internet technology," said Barbara accommodate The Learning Net. .. sidering the technological structure ofthe new By Macollrie JCUl-:l'nacois the cabin. Frontal air bags are standard for the driver and front passenger, butside air bags are affordable for an average graduate with a Feknous, Instructional Design and Support Professors are not the only people who have' edifice. "There are 200 courses online now. Business Editor optional. steady flow of income. Toyota dealers also Specialist and the brain behind' The Baruch objections to The Learning Net .- students have we are hoping for more." provide a .A new car is one of the major pur College Learning Net. The Leaming Net is their own complaints as well. Laverne Burnett, But what exactly will the new building bring . th r e e-y e a r chases college graduates make upon acquiring supposed to give students and faculty an oppor a psychology major, believes that the Net cuts to Baruch in terms of technology? Frank warranty with tunity to enhance, not replace,' their courses. down on the socialization that occurs in aclass Werber, Assistant Director of the Baruch funds from their first full-time jobs. Ifyou are ., one year of a college senior or recent grad shopping for a This is done through a discussion board, called room setting. Computer and Technology Center. draws a roadside car to corninute to your new job that will still the "Blackboard," where students can commu "I think it has some benefits," said Burnett. very positive picture. There are supposed to be assistance, make you look coolon the weekends, consider nicate with other students and professors, post "However, I think it takes away from social 120 classrooms termed "smart classrooms,II Extended the 2001 Toyota Celica GT-S. . documents, display multimedia graphics. ere- interaction, making people more impersonal.It equipped with a control panel within the podi warranties are Feknous responded by say um, as well ~ a computer that is hardwired to "This car is totally fun to drive,". said an .: available enthusiastic owner at CarReview.com. The' ing, "It breaks down the estab a projector. It is hoped that professors will take from the man- .owner is from California, where Calty Design ::. lished classroom which was advantage of the technology and use the com ufacturer, "Technology offers' us a way to ~4My Inc. designedthe vibrant Celica. biggest -r s: .effective for some people but puters to transfer information to these pro.ie£- . dealers and complaint is teenage boys wanting to race not necessarily for all people.,. tors. Most of the larger classrooms will also me ' ''', insurance break out ofthe physical con said~ She believes that those stu contain a do~~ camera, which is supposed these days," OWDel'. companies. Another owner from the same site said, "I've struction ofthe classroom. " dents who are less vocaf in to take the place oftransparencies. as weB as a However, put over 1500 miles ill the week and I am. class are better able to express VCR. There is estimated to be at least 40 com rust loving every minute of it. This is .a great dri before you ate links to images and access databases. themselves with the written word. Thus they puter labs containing over 800 computers, with '1. A-••CtIOI'i·Of1hi1hiToyotal5tfCi. .' -ctTS-dashboard.". The CD -Just one.Iof start picking \ - ..... ver's car and rewards those who know how to When asked why she felt that this should be feel included in classroom activity. some of these doubling as classrooms. "The manyoptions.".lIab1e to buJers· . out th e '-co Iors drive it. I would have to say that this isthe best implemented here at Baruch, Feknous respond There are some students who have problems main value of these classrooms is that there ofyour new Celica, consider the alternatives in car that I've ever owned." Furthermore, the- Cetica has perfonned well ed, "like the steam engine, like the electric light logging on to the system in general. A graduat will be a more stable platform where students the .same class. The competitors are the Acura With its sleek curves, futuristic colors, slop on crash tests conducted by the National bulb, like all kinds ofappliances and things we ing CIS Major found that he could not access can. come in and have access to many Integra, Dodge Stratus, Honda Prelude and ing hood and tall tail, the 2001 Celica looks Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. have around us, the internet and [networking} his courses on the blackboard. resources", said Werber. "It will also enable the like a realistic version of the very small yet On a rating system in which five stars indicate Mitsubishi Eclipse. technology have permeated our society." "I'm taking a CIS ~urse and I am unable to teachers to perform their duties mote efficient "Against the competition, the Celica GT-S powerful, computerized car that starred in the the most protection and one start the least, the She also commented on the fact that there are do any. of the assignments online, because as ly." may be the new standard by which all other 80's hit show Knight Rider. Whether the Celia received four stars for its frontal protec fewer full time students and more part time far. as The Net is concerned, I'm not in the The year is 2083. A young woman crawls out price rockets are measured," said James Hope•. Celica's engine is purring down a local city tion and three for its side. In a 30mph collision students returning to school. Many of them class.II This is very frustrating for him. "I've ofbed at 8:59 a.m. and logs on to the Internet. a Roadand Track Magazine reviewer who pro street or growling on the highway, other dri with another vehicle, the risk of head injury to have children and jobs that do not allow them complained to several people about this but to The face of her teacher looms somewhere claims the new Celica a renaissance. Between vers and pedestrians usually take a glance. Or , the driver is less than five percent, and for the the flexibility that full time students have. no avail." amidst the cyber links. Gone are the days for the Mitsubishi Eclipse and Acura Integra, the two, or three. Butthere's more to this mechan passenger, less than seven percent. The risk of "Technology offers us a way to break out of In response to this Feknous said, "one oftile the keyboard. Communication is a lot easier reigning kings of the super-hot import street ical feline thanjust its looks. Itbas brains too, fracturing or breaking the legs is less than two the physical construction of the classroom," weakest points in the school is support." She is now that she can speak directly with her class. racing scene, Celica owners may have an edge. First introduced in 1985, edmunds.com, a percent. said Feknous. trying to make She leans Hope continues, "there is a hefty, mechanical . website that offers information and advice One negative aspect of the Celia the This form ofteaching has been implemented computer support back and feel to this close-ratio gearbox that even the "You have to go aheadand act about cars, claims the Celica was viewed as an revealed is that the rear occupant seat is two . in many of the courses at Baruch from available to stu readies; likes of the Integra can't match." That the overweight, expensive and slow, sports coupe. small, meaning the likelihood of a passenger: -. J Economics to English and has proven to be dents and profes herself Celica is leaving its competitors behind has So the ·seventh edition, considered "radical," sufferillg serious injury'is likely and worth con quite useful. as in the case of Professor Mary sors via the col courageously even when you're for the . been said about it regarding features other than 44 rev-happy," with. outstanding steering, brak sidering when making a decision. A few con McGlynn, a professor ofEthnic Literature pro lege's computer day's les ing andlumdling,. has come a long way, with its sumers have also said that the stereo could the gearbox. fessor. She found that at least 90 percent ofher lab so that techni notfeeling courageous. The son . students responded well online and had' little cians can sort out "Good problem using the system. However. she said any glitches in the courage comes afterward. " morning the remaining 10 pereent did not have access to system. , class and a computer and due to time constraints, were So what, is in store for the future of The welcome to English 3032." . not able to get to the lab at school. Learning Net? So faronly graduate students in "People adopt the attitude of 'ifits not broke "I insisted anyway," said McGlynn. the School of Public Affairs have access to then don't try to fix it.?' said feknous. She Deferring. taxes vvith "Computer literacy is so important. ] didn't courses completely online through the NationaJ believes that this form ofeducation is new and want these students to be left behind." Urban Research Fellowship. There is hope that challenging, and therefore people are afraid to TIAA-CREF can. be so Biology Professor Joel Brind had never even other graduate schools and undergraduate pro adopi it. She thinks that professors and students heard ofThe Learning Net "Learning Net." he grams will also gain access. However, alike should just give the system a chance. 'rewardirig, you'll·vvonder· .~'~. asked, eyebrows .funowlng with coofusion,· FekRous-Qid ildmiHkat-tnere is-flOt-RHtCft.efttbu "Ytttt bYe- to- ~ 'mtead and--aet- ~usfy' -~·yon·-~u.L~.·~-~~. tt-~.;._,----,_.-- "what is that?" After beingtold what it-was, be siasm on 'the part of administration to do so. even when you're not reefing courageous. The commented. IfI think it's a good idea but what With the coming of Baruch's new building.. courage comes afterward." rr-s EASY to SAVEUOII£ THROUGH One of the f~e5t -.ys to build. retlf'efnent nest e99 THI POWEllOF TAX DEf'HIRAl i!. U..-ough tax-defe.rredI SUpplelrwnt.aI Rrtin~ml':flt An Internship May Be the Answer to Students' AnnuftlctS (SRAs) fron1 T1AA-eREF sa02.06K...... S67_~J4 Your'tunds are autOfnatteaily deducted hom YOU" ~ ~ ...... "J>-...., ...... ~ ."."., 1""_ ~. 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Sports Cons..ultant pieces together that win determine the out WOMEN~S SOFTBALL come! If you doubt that Baruch has the talent, The women's softball team ended its post-sea just look at the overall "players of the week", son campaign after losing its final game ....rookie ofthe week" and "pitcher ofthe week" against St. Elizabeth's Is-z. The Stateswomen categories throughout the year where the faced John Jay in the first round ofthe CUNY Statesmen always had a player. represented tournament and were ousted by a score of 19 that is quite phenomenal! 7. The team struggled this season even after The championship game is scheduled for this winning its first game in stunning fashion: week at CSI, though I have received non-cori Baruch's first ever no hitter pitched by Lizette finned news that it may be held at Yankee Payamps. Stadium... wouldn't that be something!* Come out and support your Statesmen! "We started off with lofty ideals and TENNIS believe me we tried to win every The men's tennis team is currently ranked sec <:ame! ondyet I know the team will win all ofCUNY! This past week, the team went 1-1, losing to Coach Penny Weiner had high hopes that York ~-4 and defeating Brooklyn 8-1. The lost were not fully realized and still she reminds me to York was not a real loss as the team won 'all that all dynasties take time to build. A senti their four games but did not have enough play ment I agree with. ers. This in part to head coach Florin Weiner had this to say, "We started-off with Giuglescu's insistence that his players may lofty ideals and believe me we tried to win miss the match in order to keep abreast with all every game! Somewhere in the middle ofthe ofthe school projects that they had been inun season, one of the problems I have always dated with. After all, the Statesmen have faced as a CUNY coach resurfaced: conflicts already clinched the division and have bested , .. ' ~ ... :~ between class and games took their toll. the current number one team,..CSI. Sometimes we had just enough players for a At this point the team has to just show up, game. This is really tough when you are trying play solid and Baruch should be crowned the to teach certain things." CUNYAC champs for the second Straight year! Weiner continued. "Nonetheless, I am glad for The tennis championships will be held at the the girls that stuck it through and gave me their USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing, all. There is nothing more I can ask for! I have Queens on May II at 2:30 pm and May )2 at 9 am! 10 continueto recruitand continue to.help our .'. - . .. - present girls gel belter. I thank the girls and Come out and be a part ofthe new dynasty at everyone who helped me especially my assis Baruch! tant coach Jose Negroni." INTRAMURALS [ know that next year the team will be more Last week there were some exciting improved because the team has improved each - , games played in the sweatbox that is the \.... - -._- year it has been in existence and I have wit sixth floor gym. The following are the .- essed how dedicated the girls are! In related results: NO REMORSE defeated ASIAN news. Amy Clark is expected to make one of SENSATIONS; after much trash talking, the CUNYAC All-Star teams. Clark has batted around .390 all season. JDC was upset by the crafty APS; BASEBALL SHOCK TROOPS toppled STRICTLY .I'he men's baseball team was supposed- to BUSINESS and CASA CALAMARI have played at least the first round of the touched the UNTOUCHABLES. CUNY tournament last week, but CUNY made At press time, the semi-final games are another blunder bringing their total of terrible under way. mistakes to about three on the season. Both (1) NO REMORSE vs.APS teams. the Statesmen and Lehman showed up (2) SHOCK TROOPS vs. CASA CALAMARI at the field but there were no umpires! CUNY Much tT~h talking has been exchanged had forgotten to caJl them and in fact had and the stage is setfor another upset These scheduled the umpires for the following four tetUm were my originalpicks to make it Saturday. Essentially, the whole CUNY tour thisfar, my gut tells me CASA CALAMARI nament had been pushed back a week and and NO REMORSE will be in the champi noone except CUNY knew about it! I shall , onship._blU, hey, you never know. reserve my other comments for a later date! All games begin no later than eight minutes On one hand this mistake is not so bad after the end of the previous game. Should because it allows any Statesman player who there be a forfeit or an act of mercy (25 point may be banged up to recuperate. but on the second halflead) in the first game, the subse other hand the mistake may have dire con quent game's start time will be pushed ahead sequences for the Statesmen in regard to other by 15 minutes. post season play, specifically the ECAC. The All games are played in the 23rd street gym ECAC Committee will be making up its sched nasium. u le and·only teams with certain good wins and *Since the sports season is not concluded and records are invited - Baruch will not have its this is our final Ticker issue, please tum to the win tally reflect the CUNYAC post season Baruch website under the student life tab and play. As was explained in the last Ticker, it is click "athletics". There you shall find any new this writer's opinion that the Statesmen will on goings for the remainder of the year. who . 1tt.. _ ~ . ~.~ win the CUNYAC tournament! That said, the really wins baseball, tennis and the coveted Statesmen certainly deserve to compete in the .~- intramural basketball tournament? PIus there . . .. " "...... ~ ECAC! are player profiles available! At press time, the Statesmen will finally play If you are interested in writing for sports, e the game tomorrow behind the wizard-like mail: [email protected] - see you at pitching of southpaw Peter Park. Baruch has the games... and have a great summer! .. ',-. _ '. -I.· . .., .~ _.. :~." -' ...... ;...... " .. . '- . - ... -_..- ..._------_._-~ '": A c: ;' I, . rn r\,J'r .L•. II J .Features l ( : .• .... '..4 ... ..0 ...... _ ¥-••_ .. _ ••0 • ..,.,.,..,.,.,~;.;;;;;."., ' ~ ~--. ~. e • 0 . .,. • Alpha and Omega • 3 16 By Tribulation - Columnist + u ~ r ". F"'t'::a;... .:t::~ Poetry [email protected] AI pha & Omega Find out more about On finding You the Ticker Staff The Summer Breeze Horoscopes As f sit back and look at my assignment calendar given to me by our semester as the Op-Eds Editor, then I suggest Ferrarella, -Mr. Lo Pinto entered the Ticker office Believe trusty Arts Editor, Robert Hidalgo, I notice th~t this is my last column of that you study Illy column and realize that I am and threatened {Menachem Green] with bodily OP-Eds at its' best and even though you cannot harm. - Mr. Lo Pinto, are you that much of an the semester. The first thing I really want to say is that-this semester was compare you should stiB strive imbecile that you can't out-write Mr. Green a complete a~d utter crsappointment I was go~ng to take a quick look for my type of perfection. instead. Trust me, Mr. Green is notagood writer. Seeing as that I am perfection I want to con Here is how I settle it all. Mr. La Pinto, YOU ARE back and reevaluate the events that have occurred this semester, but t is 6 tinue to marvel at my courageous style of writ A FUCKING IMBECllE!!! Mr. Green. YOU ARE CD Reviews si mply not worth talking about. ing. Throughout the semester Mr. Green, allowed AN EVEN BIGGER FUCKING IMBECILE! u'_\f~ 1j:: ;.A'-l.i:~•.~ -Cover Storv/Features - '- Op-Eds articles to be printed that horribly raped . 20 :- NOw on to K. Jack. Mr. McCullen and Mr. -18--- - Instead I want to lavish in the superior wonder Ms. Neira. Ms. Neira wrote the most unbelievably Interview with H20 and butchered my creativity. Some may call it Bizzy Bone/The Gift _ ~. - ._e. __ .0••...... and amazement that is myself. , have single absurd, articles based on her knowledge, or Adam Blake Art\hSqrL- hate on paper, but if it contains mytruthful qual Layzie Bone/L-Burna Asvlum')1 .• ,;t ..... f\ handedly dismissed every writer worth mention should I say lack of knowledge, of religious his "I have consistently given Pantera ities, then it is respectful. Many writers, such as AKA Layzie Bone .Francis li ing in this paper, simply bystating the truth. I am tory. Now she won't even touch the subject. I Jckson Browne Mr. Green, Vanessa Witenko, James McCullen journalistic masterpieces of David Martinez the most honest individual to have ever written don't blame her. When you're stupid and it's and a slew of anonymous/ alias writers emerged for th.is paper. I fulfilled my original promise, proven, you're generally smart enough to quit from the woodworks in an attempt to be like me. nothing but truthful and awe wh ich was to not insult you all with a ounch of AfriKKKa is one who felt a wrath of an anony- I applaud all of your attempts, but sorry, you inspiring information." r---...r------~ guys need to sit back and read my work carefully and see that I back my truth up with qual ity writing. Green happened to make mention of K. Jack's I think it is time to take March 19th article, Jealous of Our Athletes. Mr. . ~ •••• _ ', " .I , •• , ,, -...... • .. •• "0 .- • • ••• •• my nose out of my ass and McCullen, a writer who IS obviously trymg to be continue on to something like me, summarized K Jack's article as "Yet --~--~ •• 0 --. ---- that is troubling me. There another Black We are oppressed' whine-fest." interview, so read up! -On, and in tfie artwork cial place in our hearts here. As always, are two writers that are HA-HA. Now, of course K. Jack didn't take that oavid Martinez section, check out my Spiderman pic! It kicks Tribulation really gave us a piece of his mind, starting to infuriate me. well. His response was, "Fellas [Mr. Green and Managing Editor ass! and for that, we are grateful (ok maybe not but They are Anthony LoPinto Mr. McCullen] if you believe that Blacks, On to stuff un-Dave-related. We have a fuJI 5 still). and K Jack. Hispanics, and others are whiners, then have the asyl umdave@hotmai I. com pages _of Ticker Profiles and pictures in our lame On a personal level, I would Uke to thank all of I can't bel ieve that some balls or chutzpah to come out with your white ,,'" ~ - . Yes, my minions, 'tis I! The Asylum Godfather! attempt·~ gerour pretty faces in the paper, and you who are continuously reading us,' and one would be so horribly robes and swastikas." HA:-HA. I guess K. Jack, A'" ... •• _~'. __.""" . .' _ You didn't think that Iwould actu311y miss out on at the same ·time, having our readers put a face accompanying us in this journey through the insulted by being call ed an the minority, is a bit upset at the two White writing an editor's note to end the year, do you? behind the writers themselves. It is asweet little world of music, and entertainment Thank you. imbecile. Mr. LoPinto, I Devils who are obviously oppressing him. I think I didn'tthink so. idea, kind of trying to create some intimacy To my stooge Ro~ Hidalgo. good job buddy. read your initial piece chal all three of you need to take a walk in the park This Editor's Note, may I add, is brought you between us all, ya know? Plus, ourlittle ot' ego's You did well with the Asylum, and you were the lenging Ms. Neira's and meet with Mr. LoPinto, the imbecile, and talk by 4:2O! 4:20! Breakfast of Champions! can't help but have all this attention on us. Self perfect puppet astoundingly moronic -No out all of your differences. Kiss and make up. Now on to the actual meat and potatoes of this serving? You bet! Don't be surprised if me and Stooge 8Gb Religion- article, and That wouliJ be so sweet. Oh yeah and fell as. raised some_ issue, before f head into the land of nos1atgia-ot What ~e can make this tssue aJrI more spec mvadea 5tage·oaaryooJ ~~,.~{~.,. - remember. this is Dot tbe news; irs just tb.e watJ good-poi nts yon, ior the- Pe3cet-- course. This ssue, we present to you a lovely tacular?! Well, let me tell you! The Organiz~1l To my lackey Mike FerrareJla, tfi_~iJofnot most part, wrote a crappy tale from you~s-truly about vomiting milk on the known as COBRA has sent us a- coupte-of paid leaving Baruch1 "I would'have b8etj 1iGomed article. Instead of fighting ever-infamous "Opie and Anthony- show. It is a without wu. _ .' _~ his own batt/es, Mr. Green tale of drama, comedy, and upset stomachs. In To Hubert Reyes. tor' always sf!Owing .suP Drawing courtesy of Francis Li decided to fight for Ms. short. a can't miss! So read! port, thank you. And to all the Ticker Staff who Neira. After saying that the responses to Ms. Also, just so I can finish ptugging all my stuff haWlecome lame news articles. I have consistently given mous writer whom I could not agree with more. like family to me. Thank S~~.next Neira by Michael Ferrarella, and Mr. loPiflto for this issue, I interviewed American Hi-Fi front you afl. journalistic masterpieces of nothing but truthful AfriKKKa, you are a racist! You have never writ were moronic, M~. Green states. "lsuqqest that ten another horrifying Call and Response piece and awe-inspiring information. everyone read Ms. Neira's response tofhese two again and I hope you are giving yourself a good I have been extraordinarily effective in establish imbeciles.- Everyone who read Ms. Neir2's look in the mirror. You need counseling and you ing a standard as to what true writing is sup response realized that it was more imbecilic then need to realize that we must all live harmonious posed to be like. David Martinez, Nelly Neira, anything else. I am not certain whether Mr. AfriKKKa Is Beautiful and most importantly ly as one, and most importantly, you need to LoPinto was upset at being called an imbecile Menachem Green have all felt my wrath and have read my column and listen to the only opinion because his dry article was worthless, or never been the same since. Mr. Martinez was the that c6unts. Mr. Green, I hope you have serious whether he was upset that. Ifr. Green, the biggest first to feel my wickedness and he actually had ly taken notes this semester and that you will take fool of them all, would have the nerve to call him the balls to answer me back. I of course wiped time this summer so that you can better your an imbecile. According to Copy Editor Michael my smelly ass with him quickly and moved on to skills as an Editor. If you are going to return next semester, but at the same time I feel happy for complete loss without the godfather of the Julie and her new endeavors. Julie, you will def Asylum. His touch on the I\sylum is something initely move on to greater things as your skills that is special and necessary. I love you, dude. ARI ES (March 21-Aprll 19). The urge to CANCER (June 22-July 22). All the friv LIBRA (Sept. 23-0ct. 23). You want to be CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Make and giftedness will take you very far. Thanks. kill will soon subside. Even if your eyes are ileus sex you are participating in will get you no a rock superstar and live large with a big house sure to get the right genital cream to sooth your David Martinez is our new Managing Editor. We have a huge issue for you this week and I bleeding red with anger, just chill. Just remem where. This is not the road to true happiness. and five cars. Sex, drug:i and al cohoI is the way itchy red feeling. If not, an unsightly rash will No matter what anyone says about Dave and his am sure you will enjoy it If you look at Dave's ber: Love and Peace! You must change your..ways or forever be in mis to go to obtaining this nirvana. infest your area and make it smell like cheese. outlandish work ethic or his intriguing writing note you will find out pretty much whafs in the ery. style, this guy is revolutionary. He is not a per issue. I suggest you bask in my beautiful picture RP 10 (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). To remove AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Sometimes fectionist and his does not strike you as an indi inside. seo TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The road to LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your depression the pain that you are in, you will have to remove you must digress to really appreciate life. Don't vidual that has the mental capacity to bring a Also, I want to quickly thank the entire Ticker success is a difficult one. Keep the fight going will cease once you realize that the world is a a few people. Surround yourself with posjtive take everything too seriously and the world will paper together, but he is phenomena1. As a staff, especially Hubert Reyes and Frank Mongbe and it will payofffor you in the end. Your Lucky cold and harsh place. Take that knowledge to the and caring individuals. be a better place. Managing Editor, Dave was to oversee the arts, for the never-ending support. I also want to Numbers are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and magical num bank and remove all of your savings. Op-Eds, and Sports section. The Op-Ed's sedion thank Vanessa Witenko for helping me with aU . ber 7. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). To solve has grown during the semester and gotten better the USG Reports. I learned a lot from you. Oh VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). All this luck will soon change. All the opportunity you problems, sometimes you need help. The stars with every issue. The Ticker finally has a yeah, thanks for the exposure. ot GEMINI (May 21-June 21). True love is stress that you are experiencing is not good for wish forwill appear before you. Remember, they suggest the Betty Ford Clinic. Your lucky num respectable Sports section to come into exis I have nothing but much love for anyone who right in frontofyou. Don't walk past it! You will you. Take a step back from your work and relax are only opportunities and ~itl onlycome topass ber is P. tense. His sports editorial, Necessary Roughness has read The Asylum religiously, or read. it find it in someone you expect the least. Ok, a bit You will regain your focus. if you pursue. has consistently been a pleasure to read and occassionalty, or simply glanced at it or thrown many times is humorous beyond compare. As for it on the tracks of the subway.You are who we maybe not, but still. the Arts section, I must say that I would be at a work so hard for. Thanks and love. - .. _.... ~ _...... " - ...... _ .. _ •••_ _ •••• _ ...,.._ _ _ , •• 0 • ..*! w: . i~ ~ , ~ ,- ~J • I ,\_Y • Features ,'-" I ,,-. - _- - L'" I I I "0 •••• _ 0. • '. rv: '/ ' - .J Features • • _ _ ..,A• ..., h changed with the times, and according to all music.com throughout those changing times Bass- Rex Brown was born in 1990 has always been considered, "the quintessential Texas on July 27th 1964. Pantera signs with East West / Atlantic records sensitive Californian singer-songwriter." In the and releases Cowboys From Hell. It was a huge summer of 1982, he had his biggest hit The Making of What hit, which put Pantera on the metal map. "Somebody's Baby" from the Fast Times at Pantera is Taday: Ridgemont High soundtrack. Inthe 1980's his Phil channeled his teenage 1992 musical focused changed from introspection to hate into his first band Vulgar Display of Power IS released. "Mouth for outward criticism of the Reagan-era government Samhain that specialized in War" is the first metal single ever to debut at #1 and policies. After his 1989 album 'World In covers of ~Iack Sabbath and in the charts. Motion" became his first album not to go gold JUdas Priest classics. It all (you do the math. from 1972-1986 all of his : tame to an end when Phil 1994 albums went at least gold), he took some time wanted to go in a more heavy After spending six short weeks writing and off before releasing 1993's "Alive." direction. B4ck in Texas the recording Pantera releases, as Phil said, the "Alive" dives back into his former glory of original Panera line up were "fucking heavy" Far Beyond Driven album. It has writing from the heart and his personal strug ~?Cperiencing similar prob the fast thrashing sounds all of the true metal gles. Since then he has stayed as a personal lems. Original singer Terry Lee fans had been waiting for. It debuted at No.1 songwriter although he has only made one wanted to join the commercial more al bum since then, 1996's "Looking East." alley while the rest of the band 1996 Some of his albums are considered must-have wanted life in the hard lane. Pantera releases The Great Southern Trendkill on classics such as 1973's "For EverymaJ]," 1974's May 7th. ThIS alburn spoke out against the trend "Late For The Sky," 1976's "The Pretender," and The members 'of Pantera and of alternative music- "Ihe Trend .s Dead." By [email protected] am writing about, has inspired many arfists, everything I could find on him (I hope he does 1993's "AI ive." He is bitter, he is truthful, and Samhain me1 at a club and it Parfuckmqtera is acknowledged as the best metal including Bonnie Raitt, Vonda Shepard (of Ally not read this article and decide to sue me for he has always been moving, and mars w~y for di~ not take long before Phil band In the world. As I flip through the pages of this publica McBeal fame). James Iha (of Smashi ng . royalties and theft of intellectual property a la 20 years he has been one of the most influen exchanged numbers WIth tion (and occasionally read a few articles), I Pumpkins). and Elliot Smith. He has been what Metallica did to NAPSTER). I now own a tial singer/songwriters. P-antera. Within the same 1997 begin to notice a rather disturbing pattern that I compared to James Taylor, Warren levan, few Jackson Browne tapes and CDs and can For more information about Jackson Browne week Phil moved to Join Pantera releases their live album, OffiCial Live: have also become a party to. Most of the arti Shawn Colvin, Kenny Loggins and David appreciate not only the music he writes but also you can go to . Pantera as their new .vocal ist. 101 Proof, containing fourteen greatest live cles (okay. all ofthem in recent weeks) are Crosby (of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young). the message he sends. http://wmv.elektra.com/retro/browne/about_me. songs and two new studio tracks. In th IS album about hlp-hop groups, rap-metal groups, punk He has also worked with the Eagles and Graham "Everyone I've ever known has wished me well, html The History 0 f Pan tera: Phil proves to nls fans that heavy mus Ie IS not groups, or metal groups. Not to say that IS a Nash (of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young). I An'fNay thafs the way it seems it's hard to tell, 1983 dead. narrow scope of music, but all these types of speak of Jackson Browne. Maybe people only ask you how you're doing Now for you and me it may not be that hard to Pantera is formed by Diamond rrusic tend to be on the harder, edgier side of The first time I heard Jackson Browne, it was because thafs easier, Than letting on how little reach our dreams But that magic feeling never (Dimebag) Darrell on lead gUI 2000 music. What I would like to see is something on 92.3 K-Rock when it was a Classic Rock sta they could care." seems to last While the future's there for anyone tar and flis brother Vinny Paul Pantera releases Reinventing the Steel. It debuts different, something older, and dare I say, tion (way back. in the 80's/earty 90's). The song -The Late Show- to change Still you know it seems on drums. Bassist Rex Rocker at NO.4 on the Billboards 2000. Pantera receives something lighter. was "Running On Empty." It is a beautifully Jackson Browne is mostly known for his It would be easier sometimes to Qhange the and vocalist Terry Lee (Glaze) a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Not that there is anything wrong with the composed song, definite'y rock, but with slide personal song-writing style, of bitter. truthful past. 'theA toined. They rel eased Performance with "Revoluti~on Is My Name." aforementioned forms of music, most of my guitars and afeel that is reminiscent of some lyrics put to beautiful, soothing music. In the -Jackson Browne- their first independent album, colfections of tapes (rememDer" those·thirlgs?) one sffigtng {jif«tly to the kstener. So, d~d 1970's hfsiyriGs have the rntter smartness of 1~lt:NtcQrc;--~- .."--... ,- -'.'---. --~~_aA~ ~ 1A8 SGWJ9 9(a steel ~~ ~ and CDs are either metal or punk, but 1can what every self-respecting person does when bands like Everclear, but a musical style much kickIng irflhereelh- oneafitY aga,n- ana agarrr.·~'"" ~ appreciate something else. The person who I they are interested in music, dub anything and like that of the softer Eagles" His musical styles 1984 power pac,ked metal massacre, the eiQht-Iegged try to control us. Whether it be from teenage Their second album, Projects In The Jungle is hate machine grinding out songs of body and By: Menachem Green pressure or a dictator. _ released. blood, joy and pain, life and death, the legacy of Dropkick Murphys On The Softer Side . As ahuge fan of these four true to the end men life as inscribed onto the left arm of main man I ended last semester writing an article about I would like to write all of theiraccomplishments 1985 Phil Anselmo. Pantera, you can hear them com Pantera. and this semester I must do the same. as a tribute to them. Third independent album, I Am The Night is ing a mile off, but who are these men on a mis For me Pantera is not just a band, Rather, it is the released. sion, these assassins of hope, ok, lets check out way Ilive my life. Everyone hastheirsacred writ Pantera is: which asytum these machines came from," said a ings that they turn to for i.nsigh~ but I choose to Vocals- Phillip Anselmo was born in New 1988 fucking true fan. turn to the teachings of Pantera. They preach th Orleans on June 30 1968. PhilipAnselmo replace Terrence Lee and Pantera In conclusion, plain and simple, Pantera is what individuality from friends to trends- "Be yourself. Drums- Vinnie Paul Vincent Abbot was born in release their last independent album, Power we all fucking need. Thank you guys. for being by yourself. stay away from me..." Some might Texas on the 11th 'of March 1964. Metal. This gave Pantera a huge underground such a huge inspiration for me and all the rest of be thinking that individuality is not important, Guitar· Vinnies younger brother, Darrefl Abbot " following. your fans. We love you guys. while in fact, individuality frees us from those that was born August 28th 1966. ... . _...... -... - ..-~ ...... ,. ,..,.~. ,." iIlIII.". ~-..; . Interview . ":.. l ...... 0 0 ~ .. •• • •• Interview' " - . • Flowing with H20 s Adam Blake II - By James Hayes . . A~••I We do all we can. I read and respond to all the e- on the stage. It was total punk rock. I didn't miss anote... thafs Adam: Here's the story... we were on ourway to the airport, mail. Toby reads and responds to all regular mail. We try to be "My friends look out for me like family ..." the difference between professionals and amateurs; you couldrrt ·we were going to be opening for Dog Eat Dog. While we were always approachable, even if backstage or on the busbecause irs hear it in the music, although you probably could smell it. It was waiting to get aboard, me and Todd (Friend) started play fighting very easy to hide in either of those areas. We will hang out i-n the not my finest hour, ~y parents were there and everything. like little kids, you know, punching each other in the should~r and If VOL. are able to SIng tne second Ime of tnei r most crowd, or where they're .selling our T-shirts. Made a pact to giving- each other charley horses. I guess he must have punched Iarno.is IntrJ, you know wno I'm talking about. One of the always be available. Sometimes I'll read an e-mail by some kid Asylum: What was the best thing that ever happened on tour? at a bad angle because he didn'thit me hard, but he said his wrist pren.er melOOIC nardcore bands In the world, H20 have who was like, "I saw you guys after the show, but I was afraid to hurt We thought he was just whining, so we ignored him. no: 0;1;) created a narrnonous sound out of a music genre approach YaH." We're just people. You can come up to us and Adam: (Laughs) you mean the best thing I could actually tell Anyway, it- was an eight or nine hour flight from NY to Germany, I",~OW~ tell us that you love us or that we suck. We're not ogres or rock for bone-crunching muscle snasmq sounds, but you? lts actually fu~ny, because there are so many amazing and then we had todrive for two hours and we just unpacked our stuff r~~ rl ... r'\\ ,.. +- tne1I ,w~... one"U LJI,U'""'n nCiJll-IU;"''''nt close '0l tneII I·.r- fans~ ana' the'"" stars. It gets difficult as you become more successful. We can .. cvc ,uu t:l.i great things that happen ontour. I mean I've met some really great and went 00 stage. Our brains were scrambled eggs, we had got keep it tight with our fans. but it can become tough for audience roms tne whole time. people, but mostly ifs the simple things like skinny-dipping at ten no sleep, we were stilt in the wrong time zone, and we just to be tight with you. We also watch out for our audience start playing. While we were playing, Todd was hit Lduring shows]. We stop playing if there's a fight or if Tne five cane members, Toby Morse, Todd Morse, Rusty ting snare so light I was getting angry. I was like, "Hit security is too rough. The band is responsible for aU that, Pistach.o. Adam Blake, and Todd Fnend perform over 200 the fucking drums." So he started to hit the drums, we are the ultimate authority figure over the crowd- and we and every time his face was wincing in agony. After snows a year. They have opened for the lIkes of Pennywise, shaul d exercise that power. I mean we've gotten off stage . five songs it was not working, so we get off stage. t No Doubt, The MiSfitS, asd the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. if security guards were manhandling the kids. was so angry I just wanted to smash my whole shit. Tne~y are known for giving their all at shows, gettin.g close .We were all grumpy because we haven't slept in so to their fans, as well as their catchy melodies and positive A.yl.... What do you think of NAPSTER? long. We decided that Todd should go to the doctor, .yr.cs. From their first album in 1996 on Blackout Records, so we took him and he brought us back the X-Ray Ad••• Here's the deal, I wish I could say this was my to tneu two albums on Epitaph, nght up to their new album showing that his wrist was completely broken. We felt idea, b~t it isn't Originally I thought [NAPSTER] was a bit to be released May 15th on MeA Records, they have been bad because here we were making him pfay drums in shady, but Dave Groh! of the Foo Fighters said this, 'I ue to their mUSIC, and even truer to theIr fans. this pain and we were angry with him. So from there "$uccess is in people ttiat come to my snows, not the we had gone from New York to Germany, taken a bus records we sell." And I'm happy with people coming to Recently I had the pleasure of Interviewing over the phone to Berlin, then we had to take a bus back to Berlin and show. If some kid decides to come to our show after hear take a plane to London, where we stayed for awhile, the newest member of their band, bassist Adam Blake. He Ing a few songs on NAPSTER thafs fine with me, it all and we couldn't sleep, and then we went back to New JOined H20 In 1997, coming In for their second album, evened out Playing to an audience is more thrilling than York. It was the European tour that never happened. "Thicker Than Water." Having just woken up, Adam apolo selling records. What the hell- our stuff is on there- oh It was a bad five days, definitely H20's blackest hour. gizes If his answers seem a little "out there," as he dis well. No sleep, no tour, and no drummer. cusses everything from skinny dipping to breaking his Do you like the touring life? bandmate's hand. Asylum: Asytum: Sorry to bring up a bad memory. Ad••: I love it, but thafs because I had a realization Adam:' Looking back on it irs kind of funny. Of about a year or two ago: if you can't bring it in a bag, and course being ahardcore band all these rumors came you love it. its not worth taking with you. So I gave away from it. Supposedly we got into afight and I broke everything that I couldn't fit witl:1 me on tour. At home I don't have Miami, getting drunk offmy.ass with different people, sitting in a his hand. a TV, VCR, or bed. I gave away all my CDs that didn't fit into my hOt tub outside. Irs also some kid telling how your music saved - Asyl••• Could you ever imagine yourself doing this when At that time my relationship with Shelter-was a-liftIe oool( rcan pacT( my-wnoTe~~lrn)~~~~f@ ~_ ~ 1Jj~~ hf$Jllhid..if.iii fie WIl1lOiiiJ6iiitiifi~ ~l~"ttlink~·0;--_-_--=..'---d-=-aiaa: -Aretbere:any}ituats -Y'lU QWS do: before'-Of-a'sbow-- you were growing up? Asylum: What are your major musical influences? strange, so I rode with H20, and they became my crew. Eric was some videos and comic books I love. I bring my entire life on everyone has had a recoid that helped them out Other simple or in the studio? . thinking of quitting, and Rusty said, "lts really a shame you don't tour. At home I sleep on the floor, and in L.A. I use a floor mat. things like seeing Grand Canyon, or the stars from Vegas. Do I Ad••: Could 17 Every kid growing up has a lot of fantasies. Ada..: When we grow up, we go through phases. When play bass." I said, "\ went to music school for a year and its my so touring life is similar to home life; there is no culture shock. no ·sound like ahippie? Or meeting a beautiful girl in a new town, or Ad....: Not too much in the studio, I mean we do over 200 What started me was hearing Iron Maiden's "Live After Death." I you're akid you're metal head, Goth kid, punk kid, etc. And as you first instrument" After the tour was over I left Shelter, and I went big change. I mean some people get used to their entertainment just meeting fans, playing shows. If you're open to it going on shows a year and only have 4 records" but before shows hell was about 13 or 14, and after that I knew I wanted to be a musi get older, your range expands and irs good music or bad music. home to England, and my first thoughts were, "Oh my god I have centers and their big comfortable beds, and they hate going on tour can give you so many experiences. The whole nature of yeah. So here's how it goes every time. Everyone goes into the cian, so I guess sometimes dreams come true. The music that influenced H20 is from three major geographic to get a job, etc." A few days later Rusty called and asked, MAre tour with cramped busses. Of course I find it difficuttto have girl- going on stage. -dlanging towns- the essence of being on tour is back lounge, but Todd Friend disappears. He does his own thing areas. There is the Washington D.C punk, bands like Minor you interested in joining the band?" I said, "That would- be awe friend, it takes away from touring, because you miss her, and exciting. but he will reappear before stage. Todd Morse, Rusty. Toby sing Asylu.: Why did you decide to play bass over any other Threat, Marginal Threat Rites of Spring. There is the California some," and I jumped right on a plane to America. The thing about would rather be at home with her than on tour. smce our new to their warm-up tape. I listen to loud music, play'air guitar, take instrument? punk, bands like the Circle Jerks, Black Flag, Dead Kennedys. H20 is when I came to America H20 was the one band that record is being released May 15th we'll be on tour for a.Iong, long Asylum: You mentioned fans telling you that your music a Motrim because my legs are sore from jumping around, if I'm And of course New York City Hardcore, bands such as Murphy's reminded me that why I went into Hardcore, the positive message, time, and it all works out this way. helped them, IS there any record that helped you out when you low on energy I drink a Red Bult, I stretch. Sometimes I listen to Ad••• Well I can't sing, I sound like afrog. I can't even sing Law. Another big influence was the Clash. This band played the energy, so of course I jumped on the offer. were growing up? movies, like the Conan the Barbarian sound track. We all get karaoke. At first I picked up a guitar, because I didn't know differ everything- punk, reggae, funk. but they made it punk by their AsVI_.. Whafs the scariest thing thafs ever happened to together. hang out and get pumped. At this point Toby and .myself you on tour? • Adam: Fishbone and Bad Brains. I mean they were alwa~ _need to use' bathroom, however, Todd Friend will always be in • ence befween bass and guitar. I listened and played Heavy Metal, attitude. rrn also abig fan of U2. Asylg...: So whafs the part about becoming a "civilized bands like Iron Maiden. Steve Harris was like the main gut in Iron man"? positive. EspeciallY Fishbooe~ even when theY'd sing' about neg bathroom, I chew gum on stage because it helps keep yourrhyth Maiden, and I noticed I liked the sound of Steve Harris's guitar. I Asylu". On the new album there is a cover of Madonna's A ..... W(re reatly lucky we never had a van crash. I'q have ative things, they'd put a positive spin on. it, ifet atways pickme micbreathing. we put our hands in middfe; tali< shitto each other went to music school, studied electric bass for a year full time, "Like A Prayer," are there any other covers you would Iike to do, Ad••1 Irs ajoke really. I think it was because Shelter had a to say it was when we were on your with Murphy's law. It was up. At the time it carne out the first NIH record. because I was a aod pump each other up- and we tend t9 come on stage in the came to America and joined Shelter. During making of !he record either to pay tribute to or to destroy? song called Civilized man. I was also living in a Hare Christia my fi~t real tourwith H20, when was it? Hold on I've got the tat teenager amr had all that angst The Smiths beCause they tet you same order. I come out first, Todd Morse, Rusty, Toby, and Todd I played bass. While we were on tour the band decided it needed temple for a while, I was totally straight edge no drugs: no alco too on my ankle... it was in 1996 and we were in South Carolina know you weren't only guy not getting girls. AU kindS of music f.riend. I wear the same dothes on ~ same colors. I wear another guitarist, so I switched back to guitar, they picked up Ada.. Destroy... rd like to destroy the whole Bob Dylan hol, no physical relationships women, didn't eat meat. straight . when this hurricane was about to hit The power went eut in the Faith No More, and all hardcore stuff once I found it Thafs why black because doesn't show stains. lately rve been wearing black another bassist So I've played bass and guitar. catalog. I'd like to pay tribute to U2. We actually cover "With or vegetarian. And it started to fade on tour; musicians are faced club, w~ fouRd out- the hurricane was headed our way, so we rm so proud of being a part ofit and red because J had an: am~ng show wearing black and red. I Without You" straight live, although we've never recorded it We with alot of temptations. If you notice, pious peopfe leAd to trav packed out ourstuff as fast as we could and tried torun away from throw away my socks after a show. because they are ~oJutely Asylu.: Why do you think playmg bass is more fun? wouldn't butcher songs intentionally, we do that often uninten el in grouPs because you. need that support to remain that wSJ't. the ,hurricane. And as we heard the warning about fleoding or Asylum: What our your favor_ite ban < No, you imbecile, not the picture of me! The other peson in ....:·.....:·' ";~>?fi ·:-··::··:·::.;:,·:·::::,::::::::.·,'::.:::::,'::.the' photo! Ned Regan IS Indeed one of my loyal Tele-. ~~J~ ;~.(•• ((;~~\~!~l.i,v'Pers, as you can see, General "Hawk" IS quite correct m i~~ .•.~~. statIng that Ned Regan furthers the objective of Cobra by ··:····.;·····:·:-:·:··:-.:·belng the Baruch College president. Being a member of Cobra reqUi res Immense patience. and Ned Regan has made... ~...... ::·,·····:·::::'·::··::,,:::::??}:';:-'o::::many changes to test the patrence of potentrat members. <:::::::'::::The most noteworthy of these patience tests are the dis banding of Baruch's Black and Hispanic department and. the ::.,::::::.::::::::::::;::::::::: new building that has much LESS space for students. And >\i;.;W;'jI111Iiiof course, these ads have been made possible by Ned :; Regan. .d for by Cobra Coinmander, leader m: ~ 4 -...... t •••••••• 1...... •••"';;t•• . t , ... ~ "'- . 'A~ -.. __ Features: ' l • r" ~ • "<, • "~i~u~i ...... -0' ••••••••• f •.-/ '1 I "-" til es • .I f e • Ticker Staff Profiles The Ticker Faces Invade the Asylum Pages Name: Vanessa Witenko President Ned Regan. not your health, you cunt. N I am not the Age: 11 Do you know what the admimstration only person he has insulted. I think this is r----~ .... 'Vhe~ are you from originally: think about the Ticker: We have a lot of completely unacceptable, however others • California grammatical mistakes, and we should think his articles are funny. Such distrac What year are you in: Senior focus on more serious issues at the col tions make it difficult to write, and feel What is your major: Philosophy lege. comfortable in the Ticker office. What is your position at the Ticker: A lot of people have a lot ofcriticism .Motto you live by: Search for truth and Acting Executive Editor about the Ticker and the asylum what justice, for all, not just the individual. Why dl~ you decide to be a writer for are your thoughts about it: I agree with Who would you most likely blame if the Ticker: I was involved with DSSG much of thecriticism, however the under somejhing went wrong with the newspa and after speaking to administrators and lying problems that cause them to criticize per? Why? You can't answer these ques finding no resolution [ was told to put it in need to be considered. For example, we tions so simplistically. There are underly print. then the administration would have don't have enough writers, and many of ing issues that create bigger problems. I to do something. the editors were put into the position would say that the majority of problems What are your interests besides the because we don't have enough student relate to a lack of communication, ana dif Ticker? Eating tacos, snowboarding, trav involvement regardless ofjournalism ferent visions for the ticker, and what our eling. sewing, writing poetry, the beach, experience. Also there are issues concern different roles are. It comes down to being and I love to dance. ing ethics in the Ticker. I do not believe a educated about us as editors as people, as What do your colleagues call you: Taco, page in the Asylum, or Baruch funding writers, and as leaders. Ifwe can under Diva of infinity. should be used to support a hate page by stand this, then I believe we can be more What you think is your best Quote: an anonymous Tribulation, where he said productive, in a happy environment with "Students having less space is not right" "Worry about the new building, Witenko, less grammatical mistakes. Name: Graceann What do you want out 01 life: What is your major: . happiness, success Business Journalism Life Philosophy: Enjoy all you do -in life. What is your position at the Ticker: Executive Editor What are you hoping to get out of this job experi ence: Why did you decide to be a writer Co r the Ticker: Learn to be a better writer, editor and team player. Because my professor advised it What are.your interests: Politics. Business and Environment Name: Franck Mongbe Name: Julie Adams Age: 23 What do you want to get out of life: • Wisdom & exciting memories. What year are you in: Junior Life Philosophy: What is you r major: Graphic Design / Journalism Finding truth is an everlastingjourney! What is your position at the Tieker: "actor" Influences in life and why: Old people - so full ofgreat stories and rich life, and traveling! Why did you decide to be a writer for the Ticker: For the experience and to meet new people What are you hoping to get out ofthis job experience: Patience. What are your interests besides the Ticker: Hip-hop, poetry/spoken word, women's studies What do your coUeagues' caD you: Jewels Name: David Martinez What do your colleagues call you: Dave, Do you know what the administration Age: 21 or God or the guy with blue hair think about the Ticker: We are a threat Where are you from originally: Wildest thing you ever done in the Motto you live by: "Do what you have to Daddy's sack office: Drink...and stuff..and stuff...yea do to stay positive and happy." What year are you in: Junior What story gave you the most exposure: Food you enjoy eating at the Ticker: Legalization ofMarijuana. I got alot of Mexican food, or Japanese food. What is your major: Management. responses to that. How do you see yourself in your col What is your position at the Ticker: What was your worst story: Me?! Bad leagues' eyes: I am the funny freak with Managing Editor story"! I can name a few of Rob's bad the chameleon hair. stories, but me? None. Why did you decide to be a writer for Who do you have a crush on in tile the Ticker: The Asylum. It was a refuge What do you tbink is your best Quote: office? You will never guess... from the homogenized suit wearing busi "Nice head" or "Nice Face." ness world of Baruch freakin' College. What are you hoping to get out of this Do you know wbat most students tbink job experience: Good pals and A fun What are your interests besides the of the Ticker: Yes, they wish they could time informing and entertaining the stu Ticker: Music, writing, creating, building read our stuffdaily, right?! dent body. . '.,. - ..." ~ __ ._If'\, _ "" ~,,~ ...... - ~ .... ~ ~lL\~ .... u-...__~ - , -. . ------_ .... ~ .. \ i W .------~---·i_----·--i f· ,t ,: 1 •_ ••••••••••••• o •• _ ••••• - ~ " ~ 'J. t ; i t 5 f • 1 , Features - . -' • ~ "-_._---_.""""-- --_._-- . eatures 4 :. The Ticker Faces Invade the Asylum Pages Name: Menachem Green loftueBaS ia life and .by: It is people Almost two years ago my life changed ~ge: 19 like Al Sharpton the help influence me very significantly because ofone special because they think everyone is out to get person. That special person being, my What year are you in: Freshman. them. They help stir the fire within me. only love Nelly Neira. A few years back I was asked "what has been your happiest What is your major: Public affairs. How do you see yourself in your col moment?" in which I had nothing more leagues' eyes: I really do not care. then to reply with some meaningless What is your position at the Ticker: Op- • answer. That being the day my brother Eds editor: So [ can say it Iike I see it. What are you hoping to get out of this . was born. Today ifI was asked that same job experience:' I don't know what there question I would respond much differently. What are your interests: Pantera and . is to gain other then you can speak your I would be able to answer with not one, heavy music. mind. not two, but with three happiest moments ofmy life. The day we first spoke on the What is yourbest quote: I love you baby. Wbo do you have a crush on in the phone (august 8, 1999). The first time I office: Franck, Hubert, Michael, Kiro, we met (August 10" 1999). And the day What do you want to get out oflife: Celine, Dave, Rob, Bisirat, Graceann, we fmally became one (AUgust 29, 1999) Life, liberty, and pursuit ofhappiness all Vanessa, Jasleen, Ovid, Adam, Nicole, These special days have not faded out, of which this wonderful country offers me. Bushra, Julie, and last but not least, rather they rekindle every moment that I Menachem and Nelly. see you my, shininglight Life philosophy: "The trend is fucking . Nelly, ever thine, ever mine, ever ours ;) over. II Closing comments: Name: Michael Ferrarela What do your colleagues call you: By Influences in my life and why: Cobra Age: 4 months from 21 my name. Commander, with his astute use of the What year are you in: Over-extended English language and Andy Kaufman, with Junior Year What story gave you the most exposure: his ~I don't care what anyone thinks of AGI Joe story -I wrote. me' attitude. Rob, with his mad confi- What is you r major: English Lit dence. c- What you think is your best Quote: " I How do you see yourself in your col What is your position at tbe Ticker: am shocked.. appalled and offended." leagues' eyes: It's difficult. I have to stand Sitting in my swivel chair, typing on the nose-to nose with them, and stare into computer, gliding throughout the office, What do you want out of life: I want to their eyes until I see my reflection. being strangulated by my "enemy" and be happy. Eventually, I will have a career What are you bopiDg to get out of this eating lunch. that hopefully helps me live comfortably job experience: A letter from Metallica's and ( will find my life partner. I may not lawyers. Why did you decide to be a writer for make the most beneficial decisions fo1' Who do you bave a crush OD in the tM T~ker: Dave said "write for the myself but 1damn well will be happy. office: Can I say Nelly? Oops I forgot Asylum dude." The rest is history. someone else might kick my ass iff say Life Philosophy: The secret to life is to that. Seriously, y'all know it's Dave and What are your interests: Writing, reading live peacefully and with simplicity. Rob. ?"GI Joe. observing human behavior, Music Happiness follows. Name: Charissa Price-Ferdinand are your thooghts about it: I really think ~---O;~__---:= Age: 19 Wbat do your colleagues call you: that the ticker is very good but I do agree Name: Hasani Gittens Wbere are you from originally: Trinidad Charissa most ofthe time. that some tightening up needs to be done and Tobago internally before it continues to grow. Age: 24 Wbat year are you in; sophomore Wildest thing you ever done in tbe What is your major: Advertising(subjeet office: I'd prefer not to say Motto you live by: Tell me I can't and I to change) What story gave you the most exposure: probably will What is your positiOD at tbe Ticker: The Bernard Baruch way story Food you eajoy eatiDg at tile Ttdter: I Whatis your-major: Journalism Writer ~t was your worst, story: I don't real like any thing that does not have olives" Why did you decide to be a writer for ly know eggplant or blood in it . I 411 eat basically What is y(}ur position at _the Ticker: Spiritual advisor the Ticker: I love writing even though I eat anything else but I love Italian. am not really a news type of person. I look Do you know what most students think Why did yOB decide to be a writer for the TICker: Free Food forward °to gaining experience . ofthe Ticker: I think they think that it is a How do you see yourself ill your col difficult thing to get into and that it is vel)' leagues' eyes: Can"t say unless they tell What are your interests besides the Tieker: Food . ~ ~ What are your interests besides the interesnng, me but guessing just a friendly person. What do youreoDeagues call you: God Ticker: I love music and dancing. I love reading and writing short stories and poet Do you know what tile admiBistratiOll What are you bopiDg to get out of tIlis ry. 1also like communicating with people 7 thiak about tbe TICker: I have no idea _ job experiellce: I hope to learn how to and learning about them . People fasci-· A lot ofpeople have a lot of criticism write objectively and to be concise in my nate me!!! about the Ticker and the asylum what writing. Code name: EsQuire the pOet! ways of the ronin warrior. Plus that doll is bri II iant internet prodigy Best Distinct Feature: My 15-inch bicep another cryptic symbolism of my true cannons (arms). identity... Contact; eSQuirekni~htt(L:)'ahoQ.cQm What section are you famous for: Pop Are you affiliated with any other organ Sign: Aries (Fire Sy mbo!) Quiz baby!'! izations: Yes, I'm part of the Kiruza Mafia... Insider joke...(101) Favorite Color: Blue What is your function at the TICKER: Act as a Devi ls Advocate and consultant How would describe yourself: Sweet, Status: Single (and looking) in times ofgreat need and social contlict cuddly, romantic, and down to earth. between the writers and editors of th is Famous Quote: "In life. love, and every establishment. Who do YOU have a crush on or in love day life ...Trying is not failure .. _Failure is with in the TICKER: Technically my nQt trying..." Why did you decide to write for the sweet Juliet... TICKER: Don't have to wait in long lines Always seize themoment! Never play the in the computer lab anymore! (Iol!) 'what if" game, Cherish life and all of its joys!" Why do you have a plush doll as your • Fave Drink: Pepsi (no alcohol for 4 me!) profile pic: Is infamous for his incognito -, . ~ :~ ----.-.. .,_.__ -.. _ _ . " r... r .. " r"'\ ~ .., I ... " " ...... _ "" -.-.... -- -- ~ - •• • This was Spring 2001 ...... _- r -· " - Tieke r Staff Profi Ies The Ticker Faces invade the Asylum Pages "Find out more Name: Adam Ostaszewski about us next Age: 19 semester folks! Name: Ovid A. Sanders What do your colleagues call you: Ovid Do you know what the administration Age: 20 Wildest thing you ever done in the thinks about the Ticker: I don't think office: Write an article while I was intoxi they think too highly ofthe Ticker, espe Where are you from originally: cated. cially the President of Baruch College, Originally as in if I was born elsewhere What story gave you the most exposure: Ned Regan. And for good reason too. than in the U.S.A.? Romania. A story I never ended up publishing--it A lot ofpeople have a lot of criticism Wbat year are you in: Junior was based on my reporting of an event about the Ticker and the asylum. Wbat • Wbat is your major: Undecided sponsored by the Weissman Center for are you r thoughts about it:'We do the What is your position at the Tick.er: International Business on the state of E best we can, given each our own convic Business Editor commerce in Latin America. I learned a .tions and other responsi~ lot in the process and met people in high Motto you live by: "Repetltiurn es mader Why did you decide to be a writer for places. studiorum. " the Ticker: To make friends ... and to What was your worst story: It's all good. How do you see yourself in your col write about business and political issues. What you think is your best Quote: leagues' eyes: As a Journalist. "Don't quote me on this." What are you hoping to get out of this - - - -- What are your interests besides the Do you know what-most studeat5"thlDk - job experience£ SpeaK for-tJie'stiiaents-9T . Ticker: In sports, Tennis, B-baIl, Rugby. of the Ticker: Not really because they Baruch and try to level the field ofopinion :\. Other stuff, reading non-textbook material don't tell me ... but please do... drop me a in the political.. and economic arena at our ': ~:·t when I have the time. Iine at [email protected] school and around the world. J . Name: Jasleen Rana What was your worse story: As ifl ... it; the majority are merely capable of Age: Dying to exercise my newly acquired maintaining themselves at the first level. voting right What you think is you r best Quote: Am Where are you from originally? New I expected to choose amongst tile Pearls of Motto you live by: "Iftomorrow is a Delhi, India (so, they tell me)...although wisdom that my lips, without fail, impart sunny day, try your best to wear a skirt" I'm convinced ofhailing from Mars. with every utterance? What year are you in: Ain't we all in Who would you most likely blame if 200 I? I do admit, however, to finding Do you know what most students think something went wrong with the newspa myself every now and then in 2000. of the Ticker: A publication produced by per? Why? The editors. We decide what What is your major: None yet; hopefully aliens, distributed by goblins and read by goes into the paper. If our discretion was something crops up by junior year. people with spare time on their hands. not used wisely, people will have no What is your position at the Ticker: respect for it - the first step in something Features Editor Do you know what the administration gomgwrong. What are your interests besides the thinks about the Ticker: No Ticker: Fighting for men's right. How do you see yourself in your col Acquiring taste for new food. A lot of people have a lot of criticism leagues' eyes: Conservative, narve thing What do your colleagues call you: Jaz, about the,Ticker and the asylum what who has lost functioning of her taste buds. Jasleen are your thoughts about it: It is but a What story gave you the most exposure? few that go a level beyond criticizing by The navrati party coverage joining the publication in order to improve • ." _. ~ -..cl .,'. '.;;~.:::'I".:"'...' ,-.~ .,...... ,.-~_..~---'....~-- :'" ••••••••••y ~•• ,._.~-..,~ : ..y ',' " ' .•. ',. ',','," •••••.•.•,. ••.• ., Poe try Secti on •• • He Spoke To Me ON FJNDING YOU Las tis Kni 9,,-h_ts_·_T_aI_e -- "..;.' Tha.t Way There was a night I was standiRg out, I' -. -Bel ieve .. - WHERE IS IT WRITTEN OR SPOKEN The silence of an Egyptian princess. My heart melted my feet were bare, THAT A SIGN OR TOKEN A change in the direction of winds? As we begin to start something new, OF LOVE A'different emotion lingers in the air. My pulse raced in my mind, a daunt. SHOULD BE DISMISSED? It comes into real ization from observation. There is always the fear of pain that joins us, THAT THE GENTLE PRE~S OF FINGERS, Careless fairies. ON FINDING YOU My nerves failed He passed me by, OF LIPS LICKED A smile cracks my mask. It is in the place of the ones who love us, .DR EYES EXPLORED Perhaps she knows and does not care. My eyes widened No, God isn't taking a shower, and turned to look, SHALL B~ IGNORED, Is she playing fair? To guide that fear away. PLACED ASIDE 'OR fLOORED. I learned 2 paint like a blind man. 1 When you looked at me that way. Nor is He watering a flower. then I heard his voice say "Hi!" WHAT IS THIS TRAVESTY WE ENGAGE IN? Mywords have no pictures. To hold my hand in every step of the-way, tW·· WHERE THE WISHES OF LOVERS BECOME SO THIN They only have vision which trickles I saw you It's not the angels using the bathroom, There was a moment of pure bliss, AND ALL WORDS OR POSES ARE MERE WHIMS. ~ @ across your mind Iike a waterfall To show me that they indisputably care. IT TOOK NEAR CATASTROPHE FOR YOU TO NOTICE of color when chanted out loud. You saw me, too @ Nor is it the bride who parted from her groom. I was dreaming, MY INTENT. But be forewarned .and be not proud... ·,.".. Each step I take, .' -, We just stared TO NOTICE THE RE-PAINTED HALOS, TO GOD I D,:... I have removed Cupid's arrow NeitheF is it the clouds and the whole precipitation we enjoyed our first kiss. SENT. from the trenches of my heart. We should take together, AND STILL YOUR STANCE IS NOT STEADY. . In atwisted way it becomes my - And I felt us connect story, I opened my eyes, :~ID~' WHILE YOUR MIND REVERTS AND IS FILLED WITH new pen sword. Slowly and carefully, DEADLY My hand possessed as if to speak. When you looked at me that way. It's the sky... the sky cries 'cause sometimes it's and d1scovered myself, VISIONS OF ME RE-CEMENTING MY LIFE'S JOUR The ravens speak to me. Till the trust forms internally. NEY WITH CONCUBINES. They tell me she is young. «- I thought there was something .; lonely. She drinks Evian spelled backwards. alone, still, under the skies. ANYTHING TO WALK AWAY @ In a darkened maze I stand close to you, AND REFUSE MY INVITATION TO DINE. Careful and playfu I. But there was nothing .~ And you never knew. Seductive and angel ic. Then I saw a shooting star, FOR YOU ARE AFRAID TO STAY, To shine a light and guide you through.- As young squire I was told ,~, How could there have been AFRAID OF LOVES UBIQUITOUS NATURE. a :w' of ahopeless and tragic love story. *786* I couldn't reach it, EVEN' AS Wf CONTINUE TO" BE JOINED AT THE , @}. When you look into my eyes, HEAD. Amystical dragon had faUen in aisha m.k.h. khan You were with your girl Love with the Goddess of the moon. it was too far. WHILE MY WORDS POUR FORTH LIKE SUTURES @ You should see that I hold no lie, REMINDING YOU THAT ON FIRST SIGHT, MY LIPS Every night he would chase her When you looked at me that way. Valiantly through the dark He offered to help me, MUTIERED: "THE END". And I will be honest, ctoudy heavens in the lavender sky. Ever 59 close; yet so far. .. but I refused, *786* -KENYATTA D. PIOUS At every time. But he would lose her to another. aisha m.k.h. khan why" don't I just let it be. :tmr :::\\;} {jt} :(;)~:(~} :Ut t@ ~@:- :@} %} ~t~} :~~ili)' ttl ~*: Apollo's fires would consume .. Within your .he~r~ you will know what I am saying is true, .;W- her every morning. • In the end, the dragon had died. Still You Wouldn't Know So rTJ.any times have I tried, That you can trust me to always be there for you. The Ocean Whispers His attempt was futUe andJruitless. Or perhaps there is another? tf I wanted to be more than a friend, the couraqe in.me By: Ruby How Pleases Soul The ocean whispers. But one cannot escape :Jl The Rain My The rapture within her gypsy eyes. And be there for you till the end, just seems to have died. ::t} ~~ the rain pleases my soul! Can you hear it? A stare which would make men drop their swords and follow her anywhere. Still you wouldn't know... I couldn't tell him the truth or a lie, So warm, so wet, so much "Shhhhhhh" One continues to ponder what is truly w·~.m When You Were Sick ,. Hidden behind her invisible veil. If, just for you, I made all ends meet, then it was too late, Oh, how it pleases my soul! Isn't that the sound it makes? But one knows not to envision it too long When you were si ck, I was really concerned, For insanity may consume you. and he said goodbye. :@i;. . You had the fever but my head burned. And walked on thorns with my bare feet, • (...2 B... continued in the Reporter...) Warm to the feeling, warm to the touch It's trying to tell you a secret , I couldn't believe it.. I felt so high, When you were si ck, nothing seemed fun, Still you wouldn't know ... ~ By: [email protected] Transpires such affectionate emotions "Whoosh" You had the cold but my nose would run. .~ If I cried because I cared the most, ~ why was he so deaf $.'~~"" ~~editation without concentration It tells of the bodies Dedicated to: Bisirat Yohannes '~l When you were sick, I almost cried, ~ to myinner cry? I didn't want it to show but the feeling wouldn't hide. And prayed for you from coast to coast, '\~ Jumping against its surface. ~ Reminds me of a smile • ".:. I The time has now passed, • Still you wouldn't Icnow... When you were sick, I prayed for you; ~ The ocean whispers. The Summer Breeze In my heart it lights a fire .~ • That you would get better and feel all new. • ~ • -·If I tried to fly and got very far, ~ but not the memory, The summer breeze • It speaks to me, "tip, tip, tip· Can you hear it? fj ~ When you were sick, I felt like afool, ~ Reminds me of the past, And reached the sky and brought you a star, which was meant to forever last ~ .t} I looked for you everyday when I came to school. .' ·Splash· Of times I that coul dn't last ~ Mybody drinks; ·sip, sip, sip" & And all those sweet memories. ~W So I lay ba~ and reminisce, . • .~~ When you were sick, endless d~ys and nights passed, Still you wouldnl know... @ How the rain pleases mysoul! Ouch, it hurts! I hadn't seen you, then I called you at last • '$} The summer lake If I risked my life, for the sake of yours, ~ laugh at it all, J I can look into it .~ • Soothes my pain away It hurts when it hits the rocks. I didn't expect you-to know who I'd be, And see our faces Iit ~ and give it a hiss. ;@ But it was such pleasure" when you recognized me. And prevented you from al the lures, • After all the promises we would make. Oh, how ifPleases my soul! 'Ssssssss" , ~ . , I put aside the regretful sor.row -;~ • '!W I wished you well and spoke no more, Would you know then ... • It enjoys the peace and serenity The summer trees Heaves mysorrows astray ~ There was a lot to say, but my heart just tore • ~ Under which we would sneak • and pray for the memory That I Love You? Have grown to a peak • The music of the birds. .~ ...When you were sick. • And now give me atease... ~ to relive tomorrow. '*786* • *786* Because we're no longer together. aisha m.k.h. khan The ocean whispers. *786* aisha m.k.h. khan Still, our memories are treasured. • *786* • • aisha m.k. h. khan • Can you hear it? 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"'__L'_...._Ll__·_·"flle..,"ltollit.,;,., ....:-..;,;;;..;;"";..;",;;;....;,,, ...::..;;.,;,;;p. - \ AsylumTicker May 7. 2001 • Bizzy• Bone The -Gift - '"" .-.__._._------4 ...__ ._. .~~- ":_ __•• ...... _-...... ~ ~ , L-Burna AKA Layzie Bone Thug By Nature A look at two Bone Thug solo releases as it sounds, would have been more suitable for makes Layzie abig part of the industry. Therefore Emotional Content: Take "Listen." This is the • a Bone Thug group album, not asolo. Following fans expect him to have a lot more to rap about type of song that makes you think and gets you the introduction is "Battlefield," a hot- tempered than just the thug card. Perhaps "Thug is the closer to the artist. It highlights Layzie's mature war song-in which Layzie addresses Rap-A-Lot thing to be" but it isnot the only thing there is to side as he delivers conscious lyrics and as he rappers, Do or Die. Layzie raps out "I'm chin Layzie. In other words, fans await depth, sub makes references to existing problems among checking these motherf----- poppin' it off at the stance and craft from the man known as L-Burna. Reata'urant Iip/ Been talkin' that sh-- since '96 disrespectin' The Highs: "Layzie has more than rap Gournlet Indian Cuis'ine my clique/ But I'm like Pac mother------I'm a Energy: Songs like "Deadly Musical" came out ping skills, he ·can si ng. " bomb first! And like I do you in the verse/ B--ch hard as Layzie followed every break, every cut I'm a put you in the hearse." Thug By Nature in and every single variation the beat had to offer. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Layzie says "If I ain't all its hype contains more lows than highs. And while doing so, he furiously unleashed there with you right nowl My ni-az I'm with you "'--. However. it is easy to structure each part down to some flammable rhymes that were delivered with in the heart! How it was from the start! Y'all Ruthless Records 3 criti cal poi nts. a Shakurian-like energy. know we ain't never gonna fall apart" The same By Lionel "kOvacain" Mongbe The Lows: The familiar: Layzie understands !De impor .qoes with, "As The Rain," which is arguably the Chemistry: There is an absence of chemistry tance of sticking to the familiar. It is what you best song off this album and oddly enough, it is Contributing Writer between Layzie's raps and the beats he rhymes know best .that makes your strength show. He the bonus track. Now this is what fans expect on. His lyrics do not seem to merge with the wisely utilizes Bone's trademark lines in "My from the "captain" of the rap band that brought Thug By Nature is Layzie Bone's first attempt beats on several of these songs and that it takes Ni-az: He uses Bone's trademark style in 'Still you the Grammy award-winning song at a solo album. It IS presented under the alias of away from the famous theory of 'Layne never The Greatest: and in the title track, "Thug By "Crossroad." You hear the sincenty in Layzie's L-Burna, which he says he adopted because he having a bad verse." It gives the effect that of a Nature," which is reminiscent of his solo cut, voice all through the song as he addresses what FREE DELIVERY "burns the competition". This album is brought hyped-up Layzie Bone babbling about stuff that "Mind Of A Souljah," on The Art Of War. Bone's seems to be the recent incarceration of hi s broth COlpOral:e AccGun.ts '-Velcol'ne: to you by Ruthless Records. The company's gets past us, WIth a beat that never catches up to style is also seen in "Lock N Load," a song that er, Flesh. He raps, "Did he want to commit that president and CEO Wright and Layzie Iornica the lyrics, and by the time our minds have stop has the type of eerie feel that you get when lis crime! I really don't think -so but it's only time/ Bone both serve as executive producers. Guest wondering off, the song has already ended. tening to "Eternal" on the rap qroup's E.1999 And "rna be here..when you get home/ Put that on Tel.: 685..0808 appearances by WC In "Connecting The Plots," a Harmony: What ever happened to the Bone Eternal album. the Bone." or 68S-02~4 song In which Layzre raps out late Eazy E's (his style? There seems to be little of it on nus prq Final Words: Overall, Thug By Nature has its fair --- ;entor) catchy words "Creep" .ano "Crawl." Also' ect. Instead, we are tortured With non-stop share of weaknesses. And even though' It seems Fax: 685-0035 featured is Dekumpozed In "Only Time Will Tell," gangsta-rap verses that end up sounding the that Layzie struggles his way out of hisfirst solo 1.27 East Z8th Street' Baby S In the released single "Make My Day," same. Preservrng the fast-paced tongue-twisting project-he stays cautious and ends it in aprom- " (~n Park (, Lexington ~nue5) Aaron Hall In "There They Go," and Doggy l001~ rap delivery _and the smoothly mixed soulful ising fashion. Layzie has more than rapping New Yol'k9 NY _ Angel's Big Chan alongside with Flesh-n-Bone melodies would have definitely help improve the skills, he can sing. If he can only realize that and S.PECIALIZED CA-rERiNG in one of the best tracks off the album, "Still The album. After all, this is the style that makes Bone return to the Bone style. which is a po~ished mix FOR ALL OCCASSIOrtS Greatest." The album provides 16 full songs, one Mid~est stand out from the rap scene. ture of the two, then I will be. on the look out for pt..EASE Cl"1 I MIL _INa - hot bonus track and 2 skits. It starts out with, Remember the keyword is Harmony. album #2. If you're a die-hard Layzie sene fan, ... t..Ynct. H ...... :: 1~ Nail.. to •..00 '.M. ·Carole Of The Bones, N asung introduction with Ve~atility: Okay, so ·tnugging" is the theme. you might want to pjck this album up. But if aspiritual tone containing asample of 'Carole Of But that should not exclude other topics. Layzie Layzie Bone with his thuggish took. Photo you're just getting into Bone, try getting the~r The Bells" This introduction however, as perfect and Bone are household names in hip-hop. That courtesy of I-burnacom. other stuff. ~--...J"'"~---- .... JC • \ = ,... __ - _ _ ~ .. ;•. ,1--.; Revi ews ! _Revi ews • ...... 10_ _ ..__ ••••__ _ ••_ ~...... 0' • J -The Movie-Driven The Rocky Horror Picture Show Speed, Sex and Rock and Roll A iove circle with beautiful and entertaining music Circle in the Square (Uptown) and Jarrod 1633 Broadway Emick are also played to a key. The sense of a \ > New York,NY 10019 fledgling young couple and their loss of inno cence are quite believable. By Jessica Rubenstei n The costumes and settings were also selected flawlessly. The costumes perfectly fit each of the The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway is one roles and coincided with the music played. Soma of the best shows out at this time. . examples are the transsexual/dominatrix outfit The--cast not only has wonderfut voices, but -,. worn by frank'N'Furter, which plays perfectly each of the cast rmmbers gets t~show their own ' into his .opening song of "Sweet Transvestite" personalities in the show and from what I can see and the skimpy clothing worn by Janet for her --.. they are all quite witty. The huge plus of this songs "damn it, Janer and "touch-a-touch-a operation is the allowance of audience members touch me: The setting though maybe not as - to shout out their two bits, which really seems to grand scaled as some of the other major --- enhance the show. Broadway productions gives the proper feelings The show begins with the wonderfully enter for each act, with the best probably being that of taining commentary of Dick Cavett who plays off the lab. the audience magnificently and has the crowd many of the aUdience members in their seats; the Riff >'Raft and Frank'N'Furter were played by Overall this is a wonderful show, which is- not reel ing in their seats before the show even gets best one during my attendance was the Question understudies (phantoms) Mark Price and Kevin lacking in any areas. The show has everything going. Throughout the show, the narrator provid- "do you have any gum on u Dick?- Cahoon respectively. One could not tell that they from top to bottom, the singing the costumes ed iUuminating commentary and helps aid the The cast members in the actual performing were juSt filting in from how well they played and audience participation- makes this a very audience in getting into the act His question and roles were equally exquisite which comes as a their parts. The other leading roles of Janet praiseworthy ·show and a must seet answer session in the middle of the show keeps slightsurprise considering two of the main roles Weiss and Brad Majors played by Alice Ripley Bells are·RingingL...-_~ _ A Night of Pleasure and Fun , By. Jessica Rubenstein man who Sue falls for is trying to run an Plymouth Theater -' illegal offtrack betting operation under the 236 West 45th Street title "Atlantic records" in her space with New York, NY 10036 the cops totally oblivious. The romance Buy Tickets: 212-239-6200 or 800-432 faces many twists and turns including the 7250 subway scene where Ella loosens up her boyfriend and teaches him to reach out to IheBroadway showBells are_Ringing is _ .-Others. The gmgemJ.S~~is_Jrller~_ just tenific. AU facets of the show are he reacnes -hei- Itow--te- -.-deaI- wilh~ ~ amazing and the two leads are justtremen- up.scale crowd but she entls up nmmng dous actors., away scared to admit to hfm who she truly The plot is about a young woman Ella is. He pieces everything together like a Peterson who is played by Faith Prince, puzzle and finds her, his true love. In the working at Sue's Answer Phone. She end, we get to s~ her tum in ~e becomes a bit too involved in the lives of scoundrels ofAtlantic records to the trail her clients as she tries to help each one live ing police officers and we get a lovely out their dreams. This invites itself to happy ending. Wel~ happy for all but scrutiny from her boss (Sue) and police- Ludwig Smiley the head of the betting men who are looking to find the next big ring. scam. The show continues on with Ella The show is bolstered by its effective falling in love with Jeff Moss played by scenery and well done attire. The scenes at Marc Kudish though she has never seen him. She pretends to be an old lady-moth "Long before I knew you" and er as she believes this is what he needs. The Driven CD Review However, his recent string of failings to "Better than a dream." meet deadlines leads to Ella's intervention Speed, Sex and Rock and Roll and their meeting in a truly romantic scene sunq by Leann with the song "better than a dream". We the galawith its silver outfits are just'stun RI meso Some other witness the blooming of their love. ning and the everyday 50's look of the songs of note are However, she pretends to be under a dif actors is very believable.'Furthermore, the this just "Satellte"-BT, ferent name (phony identity) as she is songs of show are exquisite mthat scared to admit who she is. Both of them they are either very whimsical such as "it's "Break on Through" seem to complement each other perfectly a perfect relationship" or very romantic in by- Steve Holly and as Ella provides the vibrancy and the out the sense of,'Long before I knew you" and H~k"l. Hang on by going nature, which he requires, and he "better than a dream" These songs really provides the structure and love which she Overall this is a wonderful show and I help round out a needs. Throughout the whole romance the would recommend it to anyway especially good soundtrack I police officers continue to tail them due to couples th~want to see a great Broadway that helps enforce ~ the head officer believing she was running production. - the themes of the .I a call girl operation. In an ironic twist the movie and the sense of trad itional country style of By Jessica Rubenstein The soundtrack is mostly somewhat a combina racing with amod non of Nashville Country meeting a bit of ernistic 21 st centu The music for Driven was qute good especiauy underground Punk Rock, many of the songs are ry underlying In accordance with the film. The film trying to tweeners between the two such as "Green light th erne: Overall I be somewhat techno style and showmg a fast Girl" by Doyle Bramhall" & Smokestack. Other recommend this flyIng adrenaline pumping glonfied view of the such examples are "Breakdown" by Tantric and soundtraek to oth- . racing world needed mUSIC to do Just that. 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