The bserver THE STUDENT VOICE OF FORDHAM COLLEGE AT LINCOLN CENTER April 24, 2003 www.fclcobserveK$Oni VOLUME XXI, Issue 13 Speech Board Students Mourn Death Plan Moves Ahead pf Marine ' ' '"-Y^. Girlfriend and Cousin Lose Loved One in Iraq By Kristen Sardis, FCLC'03 EDITOR IN CHIEF

FCLC - It had been months since she'd last spoken to him. Every time her phone rang, Megan Boggia, FCLC'03, raced to answer it, hoping at die slight chance she would hear the voice of her boyfriend Mark Evnin, a Marine, who had been stationed in Kuwait since January. On Tuesday night, April 1, the phone rang, but Megan did not get to the phone in time. "I just wanted to let you Eliza Gager USG President Cheryl Thill, at left, and Secretary Trevor Wilson discuss know I am safe. I am okay," the plans for the campus's new free speech board at an April 16 meeting. voicemail from Mark said. "I love you." Courtosy of Marietta Frank FCLC student Megan Boggia, right, lost her boyfriend, Mark Evnin, By Matt Colabraro, FCLeO6 conceived the project but has On Thursday night, April 4, in an Iraqi firelight on April 4. STAFF WRITER since lost club status, said USG her best friend Rachel Antonoff, Secretary Trevor Wilson, FCLC'03, Mark's cousin who room and I saw her face. I just 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine, 1st FCLC - At its April 16 meet- FCLC03. introduced the two, walked into knew. She didn't have to say Military Expeditionary Force, ing, United Student "I don't anticipate any prob- Megan's apartment. anything," Megan recalls. died in battle from a gunshot Government (USG) voted to lems from [Justice]," he said. . "Rachel came into my bed- Mark, 21, a member of the (Continued to page 6) move ahead with the free According to Wilson, the speech board, a project that will proposal is still subject to give students the opportunity to change. USG is currently decid- post items that might otherwise ing whether to include Dean of Fire Consumes Part of New fail to meet the university's Students Christopher Rodgers, posting policy. the USG senate president pro The board will move forward tempore, a specially selected AOL Time Warner Building without the inclusion of Justice, the social activist group that (Continued to page 5) By Isabella Bruno, FCLC'06 ished building is significantly STAFF WRITER more hazardous due to the evolving, unpredictable layout, FCLC - A midnight fire a according to experts. As fire- Res. Life Considers block from the college con- fighter Sean Johnson told The sumed several floors of the 53- New York Times, "With a build- story AOL Time Warner con- ing like this, you don't know Smoking Ban struction project in Columbus whether construction crews are Circle on April 8. The building working at night. There's just a By K.C. Johnston, FCLC'04 incurred no structural damage, lot of variables and the building STAFF WRITER although several workers and changes day by day, week by firefighters received minor week." FCLC - The Office of Residential Life is considering a smoking injuries. Possible causes of the fire ban applicable to all areas of the residence hall. Health and fire safe- Officials speculated that the Eliu Gager center around a space heater or ty concerns, as well as recent state legislation banning smoking in al) fire began on the fourth floor of Several floors of the new AOL a "salamander," a piece of public workspaces, prompted consideration of the ban, which could the "2.1 million square-foot Time Warner building, pictured equipment used to harden con- be placed in effect beginning in the fall 2003 semester. building at roughly 12:37 a.m. above, were engulfed in flames crete. Both equipment items Residential Life Director Greer Jason said the university has been By 2:37 am., when the flames in an April 8 fire. were in proximity to "shanties," thinking about banning smoking for a while. "It's been an issue for were brought under control, the tal. temporary structures built to a long period of time," she said, but came up recently when concerns fire had spread throughout the "It could have been a devas- house construction materials, arose about maintaining consistency with New York State legislation seventh floor. tating occurrence if it happened other pieces of equipment and and with the smoking policy of other Fordham campuses and other Those injured included a sin- during the day when you have a acetylene containers. universities. gle construction worker and 12 full dayshift working," said an Acetylene, used in cutting, Jason said Marymount College currently bans smoking in all firefighters, seven of whom attorney who spoke to WABC- heat-treating, and welding, is a areas, including dorms. Numerous other were treated for burns and TV. local schools, including Columbia, (Continued to page 5) minor injuries at a local hospi- Fighting a fire in an unfin- (Continued to page 6)

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By Anthony Hazell, FCLC'06 during previous wars. STAFF WRITER "I don't recall much discus- sion in my classes concerning FORDHAM - Fordham pro- the first Gulf War, but a lot dur- fessors and students are intense- ing the Vietnam War era, when I ly watching the war with Iraq as was a student," said Cohen. it continues to make history, "Although 1 find currently headlines on a daily basis. The much divergence in opinion sound bites, photos, and names about the current Iraqi War, that have flooded televisions people seem more tolerant of and newspapers since the war other people [now] than during began on March 19 will one day the Vietnam period, when emo- become part of the curriculum tions ran very high." in many college courses. Some Even though students may of Fordham's courses, however, prefer learning about certain have already turned attention to conflicts more than others, the war. Cohen pointed out that, "stu- "At the beginning of every dents at Fordham are very inter- class, all we talk about is the ested in world events." He said war," said Neha Mukherjee, several years ago during the

FCLC'06, a student taking a Kosovo War his students were Emily Dugan political science course this "keenly interested in learning Thomas DeLuca, associate chair of Lincoln Center's political science department, discusses the war with one semester. "1 do like it, though, about the roots of that conflict." of his classes. because it is nicely discussed." Dr. Susan A. Beck, an associ- "That's been the focus of our ate professor of political sci- the tenor," said Dr. Susan scientists study," said Berger. cance of the war, Beck said that class since the war started," said ence at FCLC, noticed that the Berger, a professor of political Cohen said the war is "an it has to be part of future cur- Lisa Caponegro, FCLC'05, who recent terrorist attacks on the science and women studies at important world event" and riculums. is also enrolled in a political sci- U.S. made students more inter- FCLC. "Emotions are running "should be a topic in appropri- "It is part of American histo- ence course. "Everything else ested in foreign events. at a higher level." ate courses." He added that he ry," she said. "It has had, and has just been put on hold." "Students have become far • All three professors inter- plans to discuss the effects of will to continue to have, a sig-r Jeffrey E. Cohen, a political more interested in international viewed by The Observer agreed press coverage, embedded jour- nificant impact on the U.S. role science professor at the Rose affairs, and America's place in that the war with Iraq is a neces- nalists, and modern technology in world affairs and politics Hill campus, *said classroom the international community sity in future courses. in a course about mass media within the U.S." . • discussion of the current war is since nine-11," said Beck. "Events like these are exact- and American politics. different from discussions held "September 11 has changed ly what historians and political Noting the historical signifi- New York Times Photo Editor Discusses War Photojournalism By Anabella Rolando, FCLS'04 carrier and lightning illuminat- written piece, leav- forum unnecessarily." STAFF WRITER ing the dark skies behind a per- ing the option for He added, "In the end, I fectly aligned row of fighter the reader to contin- think that the editing of FCLC - On April 9, Margaret jets. ue reading or stop images comes down to a O'Connor, the photography edi- "We picked these pictures right there." matter of sensibility, not tor of The New York Times and because they are beautifully Most attendees political ideology: We need an adjunct professor at FCLC, framed photos, and gave more agreed that the pub- to realize that while The discussed photojournalism in information about what is hap- lished pictures were New York Times has every- times of war. O'Connor showed pening than the rejected better framed, thing to do with the business a series of pictures published by images," said O'Connor. transmitted more of selling papers, it doesn't the Times - as well as various She also showed slides of information and (at least theoretically) have jjnpublished photographs - to photographs the Times had showed a more a stake in the business of describe the process of selecting received but did not publish due human response to government. It can't change photos for inclusion in the to the "unnecessary" gruesome the horrors of war the images it receives, or the paper. images of dismembered and than those The New viewpoints of the photogra- "The idea is to tell our read- burned bodies, of Iraqi soldiers, York Times declined phers who take them." ers the news with pictures for as well as some images aired by to publish. Visual arts student Rory the right reason. We don't want Al Jazeera TV with American "I thought it was O'Neill, FCRH'03, to shock readers while they are soldiers positioned so their faces a good presenta- expressed her enthusiasm Eliza Gager tion, though I was having breakfast with a gory were recognizable. Margaret O'Connor over the lecture saying, "It picture unless it is absolutely One image depicted a close- disappointed with was amazing having the pic- necessary," said O'Connor. up of an injured girl with blood when it comes to selecting pic- some of the audience mem- ture editor from The New "Words are easier to skip, but pouring from her right eye, tures that will get published," bers' reactions. Several of York Times come to speak photography is right on the another showed a close-up of said O'Connor those in the audience felt a about photographs on the reader's face and harder to the skinned remains of an Anthropology professor need to turn the presentation war. I couldn't pass up com- miss." American soldier's head, and Stewart Guthrie questioned the to an attack on The New ing to this lecture. Events York Times and its politics O'Connor first showed pub- another showed an Iraqi shot dangers of showing some of the like this make me incredibly (or lack thereof)," said lished photographs by James through the windshield of his actual horrors of war, compar- happy that I am a student at Brian Van Sise, FCLC'05. Hill and Tyler Hicks among car. ing the Times version as the Fordham. There was good "The fact is that it was a dis- others, which included an Students and professors visual equivalent of "easy lis- discu'ssion on politics of cussion of the treatment of American soldier sitting on the engaged in a lively debate about tening." picture taking and the ethics these photos, gory or other- ground holding a baby in his how different papers use images O'Connor objected, saying, of photography. One notion Wise" during war. The same arms. There were pictures of to both promote political agen- "Some editors still think there is We came across was if you photos would exist regard- tanks rolling through the desert da and protect the American a certain amount of gore that show a picture of a dead less of the politics, and I in the middle of a sandstorm, public from the horrors of war. might be necessary to commu- Iraqi, you arc anti-war; and thought it was foolish for which pigmentcd the image "The editor's job is not to nicate the news, but usually if you show a picture of a those who felt a need to drag with dark orange tints, and a sanitize the acts of war, but to gory photography can be dead American, you are pro- the political debate into the picture taken from an aircraft have some judgment and taste replaced by the wording of the war." • April 24, 2003 News page 3 Republican Guard: Overrated and Under Equipped By Parvin Aminolroaya, FCLC'04 extensive planning, logistics STAFF WRITER stockpiling, and rehearsals. After 1987 all guard offensives FORDHAM - Before the were conducted against vastly current war in Iraq began and weaker forces," reported glob- even after its inception, many alsecurity.org. believed Saddam Hussein's James Collery, a Marine vet- Republican Guard would put up eran from the 1991 Persian Gulf a strong fight against coalition War who was an executive offi- forces. Despite thjs assumption, cer of a motor transport, dis- the Guard has not lived up to its cussed his experience with the Al Nida Division reputation. In the past few Guard. ammura weeks, most of the Guard's "The Republican Guard had eight divisions have effectively no loyalty to Saddam," he said. Division been destroyed by coalition "They were ill-trained and ill- forces. The Guard's frailty has equipped. They had no leader- become overwhelmingly evi- ship when compared to the U.S. dent as coalition forces have military. Most Iraqi forces Saddam retained control of Iraq with immediately defected." Hussdn much less resistance than antic- Majid Ghanjee, an Iranian Intaritalfonal ipated. veteran of the Iran-Iraq war, r&ort * The Republican Guard was attributed Iraq's military suc- formed by Hussein in 1980. cesses against Iran to foreign Reuters Initially, the Guard was sup- military support. Depicted above, a map of Iraqi lines of defense in Baghdad. Over the past few weeks, most of the posed to serve as security for "The Republican Guard was Republican Guard's eight divisions have been destroyed by coalition forces. the regime. However, the force successful because it was sup- Guard would be very loyal to to the precision of U.S. bombs slow down the U.S., but not as a was expanded into a leading plied with the latest military Hussein. Ghanjee believed this and missiles. Most of their mil- real military force," said power during the Iran-Iraq War. equipment by the U.S., Russia, because, "most Republican itary stockpiles have not been Collery. The Guard became a major China and France," he fsaid. Guard forces come from replenished or updated since the Collery's statements were assault force after -it reclaimed "While Iran was supplied [with Saddam's hometown of Tikrit 1991 Gulf War, which cut their confirmed by the fact that only the Al-Faw peninsula, Fish military equipment] by the U.S. and they are all Sunni military strength in half. days after Baghdad was taken Lake, and the Majnun Islands under the Shah Pahlavi, the [Muslims] like Hussein." According to MSNBC.com, by coalition forces, the from the Iranians in 1988 dur- U.S. stopped supplying Iran Collery accredited loyalty to Republican Guard successes Republican Guards defected ing the end of the Iran-Iraq War. after the hostage crisis and fully a fear of Hussein. would be limited to "firing and brought seven U.S. prison- The Guard's past successes backed Iraq." "The Republican Guard are machine guns and grenades ers of war to the Marines. have come from wars against A report from MSNBC.com only loyal because they fear that from the back of pick-up On day 25 of the war, CNN weaker powers such as Iran in further exposed the guard's their families will be harmed or trucks," which would make it reported that Iraqi resistance the Iran-Iraq War, which lasted weaknesses: "They never pene- because they are given bribes. difficult for them to do more was limited to "a fairly large from 1980 to 1988. The Gurd trated more than 40 miles into In combat they fight with rifles than merely slow down the core" of about 2,500 Iraqi sol- also used chemical weapons, Iranian territory and even then at their back," he said. advance of coalition forces. diers in Tikrit, the apparent last and against the Kuwaitis during it was against no opposi- A report from MSNBC.com Even so, Collery believed vestige of the Iraqi army and the the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in tion...but they never fought attributed the Guard's loyalty to that in the current war Hussein Republican Guard. 1990. well against a competent force bribery by Hussein that includ- didn't trust the Republican While it was thought that the Despite these successes, the and never, until Desert Storm, ing "extra training, higher Guard. He said this was why Republican Guard would be a Guard's victories were seem- had to deal with an adversary salaries, new cars, subsidized there were very few, if any, formidable force in the fight for ingly limited to the Iran-Iraq whose army was escorted by housing, and the best weapons Guard forces in Baghdad. Iraq, the elite forces of Hussein war and Iraq's invasion of combat aircraft." available." "Hussein probably posi- have supplied little more than Kuwait. "Republican Guard Despite their lack of military Despite these loyalties, the tioned most of them outside of token resistance. Iraq's top tactical successes were largely- strength, American officials Guard's current military capa- Baghdad for the purpose of forces have proven to be "elite" set piece affairs, -hinging on presumed that the Republican bility is meager when compared serving as human shields to only by Hussein's standards. • USG Unanimously Passes New Constitution By Matt Colabraro, FCLC'06 ticular issue for a week; STAFF WRITER • Making the USG vice presi- dent chair of the newly FCLC United Student formed Operations Government (USG) unani- Committee, a sub-group mously passed a new constitu- overseeing club formation; tion, which includes a series of • Requiring that candidates for major changes aimed to "help president must have at least the group function more effec- one year of USG experience. tively," according to USG If adoptetl, the plan would go President " Cheryl Thill, into effect next year. FCLC'04. "The new constitution is a At the April 9 meeting, Thill great improvement over the explained that the most signifi- old one, which hadn't been cant changes include: updated in years," said Thill. • Expanding each grade's rep- "This constitution is much resentation in the group from more thorough and encom- two senators to three; passes a wide variety of issues •No longer including students that USG may be faced with in from the Fordham College of the future." Ellia Gago Liberal Studies. USG plans In other news, USG Listening to their peers at a recent USG meeting is Sophomore Senator Guy Tardanico and Vice President to instead offer liberal stud- announced plans to publicize Lccie Alario, FCLC'05. ies students assistance in Student Evaluation of forming their own group; Educational Quality (SEEQ) professors. consider student access to the FCLC'05. , • Shifting the tie-breaking vote survey forms, which were made Last spring, USG staged a forms. Bound copies of the evalua- from secretary to vice-presi- available to students earlier this boycott of the evaluations in "It's every students right to tions can be found in both the dent; spring. SEEQ forms are filled order to gain student access. know about their access to these library and in the USG office, • Giving the executive board out at the completion of each Following the boycott, the evaluations before they register adjacent to the commuter's veto power, something that semester to evaluate the quality Faculty Evaluation Committee each fall and spring," said USG lounge on the second floor of would delay voting on a par- and consistency of courses and issued a memo promising, to Vice President Lecie Alario, Lowenstein. • News April 24, 2003 page 4 Iraq's Violation of Geneva Convention: War Media Coverage Psychological Outcomes of U.S. POW's Causes Anxiety By Stephanie Perez FCLC'05 sons and their honour. Women sor Richard Gorman stated that STAFF WRITER shall be treated with all the Iraq's constant display of By Lana Naghshineh, FCLC'05 heartbeat, shakiness, shortness regard due to their sex and shall POW's is fundamentally a STAFF WRITER of breath, or sweatiness. FORDHAM - The current in all cases benefit by the treat- "morale booster for Iraqi sol- Cecero explained that one of war in Iraq has caused many ment as favourable that granted diers. Use of propaganda to FORDHAM - With 24-hour the most fundamental concerns concerns regarding the treat- to men. Prisoners of war shall boost Iraqi public and make cable news channels, live video of all humans is personal safe- ment of American prisoners of retain the full civil capacity, them think that they're winning feeds, headlines that scream ty. People are unable to "self- war (POW's). Two topics of which they enjoyed at the time the war," he said. "Saddam's "slaughter," combined with the actualize" wjien they believe greatest importance currently of their capture. The Detaining regime wanted td make Iraqi recent terrorist threat level of that their more basic needs or being discussed by political Power may not restrict the citizens believe that they were orange, it is not surprising that concerns are threatened. After analysts, psychologists, and the exercise, either within or with- in the right. Their main goal is students are becoming increas- Sept. 11, Cecero saw many stu- media around are Iraq's Geneva out its own territory, of the to try to get information and get ingly anxious in the face of dents put their goals and feel- Convention violations and the rights such' capacity confers them [POW's] to break down." such media bombardment. ings on hold as if they were psychological outcomes facing except in so far as the captivity Gorman also reasoned that Many Fordham students suddenly unimportant in the American POW's. requires." violations against the Geneva admit to compulsive televi- face of possible danger. The present terms of the The International Committee Convention serves to gives sion watching and subsequent Cecero advises his patients Geneva Convention were of the Red Cross (ICRC) has Bush's administration more rea- uneasiness. who suffer from anxiety to adopted on Aug. 12, 1948, dur- been closely associated with sons to prove that Saddam's Since the first bombs fell on bracket the time spent watch- ing a conference in Geneva, these international treaties that regime is corrupt and this Baghdad on March 19, regular ing television or reading news Switzerland to protect victims were a result of the develop- boosts support for the war. scheduled programming has about the war. He said it was of war. These terms were imple- ment of the Geneva According to Dr. Kenneth been preempted to provide the important to take anxiety in mented on Oct. 21, 1950. Convention. On April 10, ICRC Reinhard from the Veterans latest look at decimated cities, doses and stay "present During the past few weeks, President Jakob Kellenberger, Healthcare Network, there are or Al Jazeera footage of prison- focused." both the U.S. and the British reminded the U.S., Britain, and numerous psychological ers of war. Before the U.S. mil- Michelle Messina, FCLC'04, military commanders have Iraq of their obligation to aspects present in any war. itary invaded Iraq, President has seen a difference in the accused the Iraqis of killing sol- uphold the terms of the Geneva Prisoners of war are oftentimes Bush made it clear that Saddam amount of television she watch- diers after they were captured, Convention. U.S. Defense subject to abuse and mistreat- Hussein was hiding weapons of es: "I never watched the news which is a violation of the Secretary Donald Rumsfeld ment that can scar them mental- mass destruction, weapons that before, and now I do. I have all Geneva Convention. Other and ICRC spokeswoman Nada ly and produce emotional con- could be used against the U.S. these images in my head I think Geneva Convention violations Doumani have both pointed out sequences that may result in life Fordham student and vol- about it all day, and as soon as I include deception on behalf of Iraq's violation of Articles 13 long effects on health as well as unteer firefighter Stephen get home I turn the TV on." Iraqi soldiers engaging in com- and 14. Rumsfeld described the family, social and work rela- Chimienti, FCLC'05, recently David Davar, director of bat while pretending to be civil- displaying of American POW's tionships. received a MARK-1 kit as a university counseing services, ians, tiring at U.S. soldiers after by international news organiza- According to a press release supplement to his regular said he has noticed "a lot of displaying white flags signaling tions as "unfortunate" and by the Veterans Healthcare gear, containing a hypoder- students reporting an exacerba- a truce, interrogating and airing Doumani said that interviewing Network of New York and New mic syringe with a biological tion of their baseline stress and pictures of captured POW's on prisoners and not notifying the Jersey, post-traumatic stress weapon antidote. It is clear anxiety level, brought on for "Iraqi television, endangering ICRC headquarters in Geneva disorder is the most common that that even the volunteer example by fear of terror the lives of civilians by using of the prisoners were infringe- neuro-psychiatric disorder asso- fire companies in New York attacks and feeling exposed women and children as human ments of the Geneva ciated with POW captivity. are concerned about the pos- and vulnerable in general." Convention. shields and shooting from Other psychological disorders sible threat that this war poses Davar and his staff plan to buildings such as schools or Doumani told the Associated such as panic disorder, obses- to the U.S. offer a "workshop in which stu- hospitals. Press that "for the moment we sive compulsive, generalized "There's always danger in dents can share their feelings, In 1949, the U.S., Britain have not received any notifica- anxiety disorder, depression it [firefighting], but this is a anxieties and concerns about and Iraq all agreed to uphold tion, either from the British, the and psychoses may occur. whole new level. Not to men- terror attacks and/or the situa- the conditions set forth by the Americans or the Iraqis." In the press release, Reinhard tion I'm afraid of needles." tion in Iraq as well as learning Geneva Convention. The sec- On April 13, the seven addressed the psychological Chimienti explained. some very effective anxiety and tions of the Geneva Convention American prisoners of war health of former POW's. and Many commuter students stress-reduction techniques." that are relevant to the war in were liberated after three weeks declared, "when you're dealing are unnerved by the increased Similarly, Campus Iraq are Articles 13 and 14. of captivity. Shortly after their with ex-POW's who have suf- police and National Guard Ministry, which has seen Article 13 centers on capture they were shown on fered loss of dignity, loss of presence that is now found at many Fordham students who humane treatment of POW's: Iraq state-run television much identity, loss of power, felt the entrances to bridges and are concerned about the situa- "Prisoners of war must at all to the dismay of their fellow helpless, hopeless and insignifi- tunnels around the city. For tion both in New York and times be humanely treated. Any troops. cant - it is essential to give many it is reminiscent of abroad, is co-sponsoring an unlawful act or omission by the "I thought they were going them mutual respect, show gen- post-Sept. 11 and the uneasi- interfaith discussion panel Detaining Power causing death to kill me," Pfc. Patrick Miller, uine empathy and acknowledge ness that accompanied the with the Middle Eastern or seriously endangering the 23, of Park City, Kansas, told their identity and concerns." months following the attack. Students Association. On Apr. health of a prisoner of war in its two reporters who interviewed Students at Fordham also had Anxiety, or anxiousness, is a 24, practitioners and leaders custody is prohibited, and will the POW's on a transport plane. opinions regarding the possible response to a perceived danger of many religions will meet to be regarded as a serious breach All seven POW's said they psychological effects on prison- or threat. According to discuss how people are deal- of the present Convention. In had been treated roughly and ers of war. Fordham clinical psychologist ing with the war through dif- particular, no prisoner of war some said that they had been "I imagine it affects people J. Cecero, everyone operates on ferent faiths. may be subjected to physical kicked and beaten, according to differently," said Phillip a certain level of denial of Assistant Director of Campus mutilation or to medical or sci- the Associated Press. However, Spender, FCLC'05. "They potential threats. Without the Ministry Joan Cavanagh has entific experiments of any kind, the POW's said they had been would be very susceptible to denial of certain threats, for counseled a number of students which are not justified by the given medical care while post-traumatic stress disorder. example, the fear of being hit who are "feeling overwhelmed, medical, dental of hospital imprisoned. Iraqi doctors per- They would need to be by a car, a person would never feeling like they can't focus, and treatment of the prisoners con- formed surgery on two of the watched, receive free medical leave their house. It is during are distracted." cerned and carried out in his prisoners that had been shot. care and free therapy." times of crisis that the level of Cavanagh said that if "people interest. Likewise, prisoners of Spec. Shoshana Johnson, 30, Armando Fuentes, FCLC'03, denial is threatened. The media have meditation or prayer prac- war must at all times be pro- who was shot in both feet, told said that "soldiers should prob- heightens the sense of vulnera- tices, I would recommend that tected particularly against acts the Associated Press, "they ably be trained and expect bility and exacerbates the prob- they continue with that or maybe of violence or intimidation and wanted to take good care of me unjust treatment. But such treat- lem. For many people this can intensify them at this time." against insults and public to show that the Iraqi people ment could end in post-traumat- become a distraction, causing a She added, "I think that most curiosity. Measures of reprisal had humanity," but she ic stress and future trust prob- displacement of energy, inabili- religions of the world focus on against prisoners of war are believed they had other lems. These soldiers fighting ty to concentrate, or intrusive peace and compassion and love prohibited." motives. for their country and then being thoughts. of neighbor. So try to be loving Article 14 relates to the Many professors and stu- mistreated for it, after being in Anxiety can also be manifest- in daily life, to try to focus on the respect and honor of the cap- dents have their own opinions a situation like this and then ed physically. According to the goodness that is in the world, not tured soldiers: "Prisoners of concerning Iraq's Geneva having your expectations shat- University of Michigan Health on the violence," can help stu- war are entitled in all circum- Convention violations and the tered I would assume serious System web site, somatic symp- dents make it through the next stances to respect for the per- POW situation. History profes- trust issues would result." • toms of anxiety include rapid few weeks or months. • April 24, 2002 News

Res. Life Considers Smoking Ban (Continued from front page) Barnard, Juilliard, Hofstra, and smoking in dorms. opposed to how well it would "McMahon Hall is not just the proposed ban at USG's Iona, ban smoking in residential Entering freshmen are cur- be enforced. If the ban does go an apartment building, it's an March 26 meeting, Thill said areas, according to Jason. rently required to fill out a ques- into effect, Jason said students intentional educational commu- she felt many students would Colleges across the country tionnaire that asks, among other who violate the terms could nity," he said, explaining that oppose the ban. became concerned about smok- things, whether or not they face punishment in the form of the university owned the build- Ann Lorincz, FCLC'03, lives ing in residential areas after a smoke. The university attempts a fine. Students who violated ing and accordingly hired peo- in a non-smoking room but said fire at Seton Hall University in to pair students who share the the ban repeatedly could have to ple to help create an education- most of her friends lived in 2000 killed three students and same habits, but sometimes, go through a cessation program, al community. "The university smoking rooms. She said she injured 58 other people. Seton said Jason, smokers get placed she said. doesn't pay us to be landlords. believed the current system Hall officials believe a student with non-smokers. This can Jason also noted that another That's not what we are." worked fine. smoking a cigarette in a com- happen when students filling element behind the smoking "Should the university be "Forcing people to stand out- mon area of the dorm building out the questionnaire say they ban was the issue of student opposed to something that will side seems ridiculous to me," started the fire accidentally. are non-smokers in order to responsibility. in the future kill students?" he she said. "The thing about the Since then, many colleges keep their parents from finding "It's our responsibility to cre- added, referencing the health dorms is that the university have taken steps to ban smok- out that they smoke. ate policy, but it's the residents' issues related to smoking. owns them, but we pay to live ing in residence halls, although "Unfortunately, it's just not responsibility to uphold those Like Jason, Rodgers also there." Jason said fire safety was only possible for us to place all policies," she said. "It'd be said he felt it was important to "It's rather paternalistic," part of the concern, and that the smokers with other approach stu- Lorincz added of the possible health of both smokers and non- smokers," said t( i dents about the ban. smokers was also a major issue. Jason. "Smoking is Should the university proposal before Reed Burton, FCLC'04, also Research shows that second- not the only criteria any changes opposed the ban. hand smoke is a cancer-causing the residential were made. He "I personally don't like being carcinogen and, according to administration be opposed to something said it was nec- surrounded by a lot of smoke," the Environmental Protection looks at when plac- essary for he said, "but if people are Agency, is responsible for an ing roommates. It's administrators to smokers, they're going to estimated 3,000 deaths from not fair to place talk to students smoke. It's not going to be as cancer and more than 50,000 smokers together that will in the future in order "to get easy as just, 'Oh, I'm not going coronary heart disease deaths based only on their ideas on how to to smoke anymore.' And I don't per year. smoking habits." kill students? " make this [ban] know how easily it can be "The Jesuit university stands Jason said she have less of an enforced." very strongly on a few princi- frequently received impact." Fred Alencar, FCLC'06, ples, including personal care," complaints from - Christopher Rodgers, The proposal has however, said he favored the said Jason. "We are definitely residents and par- sparked mixed ban, "or at least not mixing using this principle to make our ents concerning reactions from smokers with non-smokers." decision." smoking in the Dean of Students students on cam- Even if a smoker doesn't smoke "Students feel that McMahon dorms. pus. in the room, he said, the smoker is home and they should be able She also said she felt it was shameful for us not to put in a USG President Cheryl Thill, still smells like smoke. "It's to treat it as home," she added. important to get feedback from policy just because students FCLC'04, said she saw both the best to keep it separate," he "But it's also a home for non- students before officially insti- might not follow it." , positive and negative aspects of added. smokers." tuting the ban. The Office of Some students have already the ban. Alencar lives in a room Jason said research shows Residential Life has presently voiced opposition to the ban, "It's definitely a complex where the majority, but not all, that non-smoking students who taken the proposal to both arguing that the restrictions situation," said Thill, who said of the students don't smoke. He live in tobacco-free dorms are United Student Government would infringe on their right to she used to be but is no longer said he and his roommates 40 percent less likely to begin (USG) and the Residential Hall smoke in what they consider a smoker. When she did reached an agreement not to smoking than students who live Association, and Jason said she their home. They argue that smoke, she said she and the allow smoking in their room. in environments where smoking is trying to schedule a town hall since they are paying for hous- other smokers in her room went The smokers must instead go is permitted. The study, con- meeting to discuss the ban with ing, they should be able to do as outdoors. outside. ducted by the Harvard School students sometime before finals they choose in the dorms. "It's difficult if a non-smoker "If the majority are smokers, of Public Health, found that begin next month. However, Dean of Students gets placed in a smoking room," it's difficult," he said. "If all the while 81 percent of colleges Right now, she said she is Christopher Rodgers said the she said. "It's hard to place roommates but myself were prohibit smoking in public focusing on whether or not the right-to-smoke argument held smokers together." smokers, it'd be pretty difficult- areas, only 27 percent ban ban should be imposed, as no weight with him. Judging from the response to to handle." •

Speech Board Plan Moves Ahead (Continued from front page) senator, or possibly an ordinary possible appointment is some- being taken are great," Rodgers as well as a similar said. "We're working very senator on the committee thing he would consider, choos- explained Rodgers. "I'm glad meeting with facilities to dis- hard." appointed to monitor the new ing not to indicate whether or that this is moving forward in cuss technicalities related to "Student Activities doesn't speech board. not he would accept the posi- the right direction. I am look- maintaining the board. work for us, so I'm reluctant to Wilson's proposal calls for tion. ing forward to meeting with "I think this is going to be a act like it's our place to give the committee to be led by the The possibility of appointing you and working out the really great outlet for students," them more work," Wilson said. USG vice-president and con- the senate president pro tem- details." said Junior Senator Ali Hart, "We'll ask, though. If they are sists of the USG president, sec- pore or a regular senator was a The next step in the process FCLC'04. willing to take on the responsi- retary, and the senate president source of contention and result- of turning the board into a real- "I hope this is something that bility, then it will be more cove- pro tempore as well as the ed in a "no" vote by USG ity is a required meeting with will happen this year," Wilson nient for students." • club's advisor, Director of Senior Senator Mike Higgins, Student Activities Jen Mussi. FCLC'03, although the rest of Up for debate was the inclu- the governing body gave the Guidelines outlined in the proposal are: sion of Rodgers instead of the proposal their approval. USG president. Higgins suggested that • No libelous comments, profanity, or commercial advertising. "I think Dean Rodgers would instead of including the senate • All persons posting must include their names and the dates of their be an excellent addition president pro tempore on the because he has been very inter- committee, an ordinary senator post on items posted. ested in the board since the "with an interest and enthusi- beginning," explained asm for free speech" should be • Items will remain on the board for two weeks. Freshman Senator Cat Wood, elected by the body. Higgins • Postings must be limited to members of the Fordham community. FCLC'06. "This board is some- made a motion for the amend- • There will be no censorship of posts if rules are adhered to. thing seen by a lot of students. ment, though the group decided It wduld be great to have him to determine this, along with • Approval must be sought beforehand from a USG member during involved in something this big Rodgers' involvement, when of a deal." details are ironed out. office hours or possibly a student worker in the Office of Student Rodgers suggested that this "I think the steps that are Activities. r News April 24, 2003 page 6

Students Mourn Marine's Death (Continued from front page) wound to the stomach in Al remember being scared for him Kut, Iraq. When Mark did not but then he promised he'd come reach Megan on the phone back. That's what he said." Tuesday, he made a second Rachel remembers her cousin phone call, this time to his Mark as a kid who "always mother, Mindy Evnin. He wanted to play war games." informed his mother that he was Rachel describes her relation- okay, although he wouldn't ship to her cousin as that of a reveal his location. sibling relationship. Mark was "I was glad he was able to an only child so he thought of talk to his mother before he his cousins as his brothers and died," Megan says, "Even sisters. though I missed his call, [the] Like an older brother, Mark voicemail message is a gift." teased Rachel. "[Mark] thought The loss for Megan and my personal life was hysterical. Rachel is great. In very differ- There was1 no end to hilarity in ent ways, Mark touched both Mark's eyes," she says. Mark their lives and left lasting never hesitated to tell Rachel imprints. she was "dating a loser." Megan met Mark through Looking back on his protec- Rachel last August. Megan says tive role Rachel says "what that she and Mark instantly seemed annoying [was really Courtesy of Rachel Antonoff Pictured above, Lincoln Center student Rachel AntonoiT (center), her cousin Mark (far right), and Rachel's became friends. Her initial him being] protective." brother Jack.. impression of him was that he Says Rachel, "[He] always was "really cute" and very reached out [to his cousins]. He first time they met, Mark IV to flow faster when it wasn't Rachel repeated the words of funny. Megan couldn't help but was genuinely concerned and offered her some Pringles. They flowing at all. When the doctors Mindy. Mindy said, "Mark like him. "He was caring - loved our family." Mark was watched reruns of the MTV saw what he'd done, they believed in the war and we magnetic almost. He told great constantly calling and emailing video awards and played thought he was pre-med." believed in Mark." stories," she says. "He could his cousins, inquiring about Nintendo for hours. "We played Mark wanted to be a Marine There are difficult times ahead talk to anybody about any- their personal life. "He definite- Contra for a really long time," since he was a young child. for both women. Megan often thing." Megan remembers Mark ly cared," says Rachel says Kristin. When she first Rachel remembers that Mark thinks about what her life would giving her mother advice on Mark's protective role con- learned of his death her initial was always interested in war be like if she and Mark had met how to care for her sprained tinued to grow as the cousins reaction was shock. "He was so games and movies. "He was so earlier, or had never met at all, ankle the first time he met her. matured. After Sept. 11, along brave and tough. He made you into it," she recalls. but she says she doesn't regret Her mother was impressed by with every other New Yorker, feel safe." "Mark would've actively knowing him. Mark's friendliness. "He truly Rachel found herself worried Marlena Frank remembers taken a bullet for his country," "The time we had was just cared about people," says and constantly calling Mark for the phone calls from Mark at 3 says Rachel. "Literally to the great," she says, "and I am a Megan. advice and comfort. In an e- a.m., the e-mails and letters he end, he believed in what he was better person for knowing It was no secret to family and mail to Rachel in reference to sent Megan, and the much doing." him." • friends that, within days the her fear of a terrorist attack the anticipated visit over Christmas ••> relationship between Megan following day, Mark wrote: break, when Megan and Mark and Mark was blossoming. Dr. "I will bet you $10 that noth- would check the days off on Tracy Cohen, a friend of the ing happens tomorrow. Take their calendars until they saw Fire Consumes Part of New Antonoffs' said, "it was obvious care and let me know what is each other. "When they were they liked each other. He lit up going on» in your life besides finally reunited over break, they AOL Time Warner Building when she was around," noting terrorism and what keeps you couldn't appear happier. One that it was "embarrassing for up at night. I love you. I am memory from break is the two the both of them because every- always thinking of you. Love of them and their endless (Continued from front page) one knew they liked each other Mark." smiles," says Marlena. and would tease them." Because Rachel and Mark Marlena and her boyfriend highly flammable gas. $177,000. Citations have also Rachel also saw the growing were more like brother and sis- Will double-dated several times Firefighters reported explosions been issued for the tripping haz- romance between her cousin ter than cousins, they had their with Megan and Mark during within the fire, a result of the ards, allowing concrete to fall and best friend. "Mark was a share of arguments and dis- the break. "We went to a come- chemical reacting to rising tem- off the building, and also for an great boyfriend, and it was agreements. "Mark was a very dy club, dinner, and peratures. absence of handrails and secure totally obvious that he was real- real person. He wasn't perfect. Serendipity's. I couldn't help The following day, Building netting. ly in love with her. Everyone in That's what made him great," but think, 'man I hope the four •Department officials inspected The site has also seen a num- our family was happy to see Rachel says. She says that Mark of us can do this again real the area and did not find any ber of worker casualties. Earlier him with such a nice girl," says tried to appear as a "big tough soon,'" Marlena says. structural damage as a result of in the year, a worker was killed Rachel. Marine" but inside he was a Before he left New York to the fire. A construction supervi- while operating a forklift and The phone calls became reg- "good-hearted, sweet person." return to his base in California, sor who preferred to remain another worker was killed when ular a week after they met. Mark taught Rachel that "fami- Mark told Marlena to take care anonymous said he thought the debris flew off part of the build- They spoke to each other every ly really is forever." of Megan. "He turned to me and construction was completely ing. The Times reported that day, sometimes more than once Jack Antonoff, 19, Rachel's said, 'Mar, you're going to have back on track. workers have also suffered a, day. "I remember in the brother, echoed his sister's to be a shoulder for Meg to cry Spokespeople for the firms injuries from falling within the beginning when he first statements that Mark always on once I leave [for involved with the construction building, although the exact called," says Marlena Frank, reached out to his cousins. "He California],'" Marlena recalls. said that the fire would not number or extent of the injuries FCLC'03, Megan's roommate, understood the idea of family. To Marlena, Mark's parting delay completion and that the was unavailable. "Meg would get all giddy and He kept his cousins together." words now have new meaning. shopping center and restaurants With AOL Time Warner happy." Jack says Mark and Rachel "Who would have thought that were still slated to open in poised to release first quarter During Christmas break last loved each other and "argued in this would turn out to be the September 2004. Bruce results on April 23, there was year, Mark visited Megan and a cousin way." Mark's relation- case?" she reflects. Warwick, president of concern that the accident could his cousins in New York. ship with Megan "was clearly Ann Lorincz, FCLC'03, also Columbus Centre, the primary affect stock buyers' perceptions Towards the end of the week, important to his growth." Megan's suitemate, and a friend development firm involved in of the company. Mark received a call from his The tragedy of Mark's death of Rachel's, met Mark while he the project, told the Times that, To the Fordham College at friend Sean, informing him that is felt in the Fordham commu- visited New York. On New "This is the largest and most Lincoln Center community, the he was being deployed to nity beyond Rachel and Megan. Years Eve, Ann became very ill complex mixed-use project in building has already become a Kuwait in a few weeks. Kristin Schwab, FCLC'03, is and Mark took her to the hospi- the country, and unfortunately, regular fixture in the skyline. "I remember when he got the Megan's suitemate and a good tal. unexpected accidents and However, according to call. He was so anxious but so friend of Rachel's. Kristin spent "Mark got me to the hospital events do occur on projects of Stephanie Mezynski, FCLC'04, incredibly brave," says Megan. some time with Mark during his that day, the first day he'd ever this magnitude and scale." the recent fire has left her "I am so incredibly sad that he's visit. even met me, and stayed for According to the Times, the doubting the construction pro- gone. I'm in total shock and "After talking to him for two hours," Ann says. Mark also put Occupational Safety and Health ject's safety and wondering completely numb to the concept minutes, it felt like you knew his medical training to good Administration has already whether "the building is actual- of me never seeing him again. I him forever," Kristin says. The use. "It was he who opened my fined three contractors a total of ly cursed." • SENIORS!!!!!

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The Observer Editorial Staff

Editor in Chief Welcome back. I hope you had a restful Easter break. We are down to the home stretch-only a few weeks left. 1 hope you enjoy issue Kristen Sardis XIII. This issue covers a wide range of topics at Fordham as well as world events. On our front page read about how the war personally affected two FCLC students, Megan Boggia and Rachel Antonoff. The Observer wishes to thank these women for allowing us to honor and Managing Editor pay tribute to them and their loved one, Mark Evnin. Noelle Balnicki In other Fordham news, USG has approved the use of a free speech board and is now working on specific guidelines and regulations. News Editors Residential Life is still considering whether or not to apply a smoking ban in the residence hall, a policy that many students havestrong Jessica Arabski opinions on, both for the ban and against. Susanna Hamner The Observer continues to educate the community on national and international events. It is a goal of The Observer to provide general and background information on various issues that will enhance one's understanding of world events. For obvious reasons, our focus as of Commentary Editor late has been on the war. If you are unfamiliar with what the Republican Guard is turn to page 3. Steven Lemongello Our commentary section features strong opinions of both students and faculty on a diverse range of topics—and this issue is no differ- Arts Editor ent. Does Fordham treat its students as kindergardeners or as adults? Well, one student thinks so. Another writer poses the question whether Erin Potts or not a woman should be allowed in combat. Associate Arts Editor Now turn to the features section. No more tokens. Fordham students react to the fare hike and how it affects their commute. Do people Gavin McCormack date anymore? When is a date a date? If you're not sure of the answers to either of those questions then turn to page 13 and get your answers. The art and culture section brings you reviews both inside Fordham and outside. Haven't seen Fordham's production of Pains of Youth! Features Editor Find out whether our reviewer thinks you should. If you cried when she said "I'll never let go" then you might want to see James Cameron's Derrica McCullers documentary of the Titanic called Ghosts of the Abyss where one of our writers sits down to speak with James Cameron, The sports sec- Literary Editor tion introduces you to the softball coach Bridget Baxter who is helping the team build confidence and a "winning attitude." Oona Lee The next time I write to you classes will be over. The stress of finals and term papers will be intense. Some of us will be preparing to Assistant Literary Editor close another chapter in our lives. Feelings of sadness and happiness as well as dread and excitement about graduation and the future will Barbara McAlpine be strong and overwhelming. I wish you all luck at the close of the semester, especially to my fellow seniors. I will now begin to prepare my last ever editorial for The Observer. Sports Editor Ryan Dever

Photo Editor Jacque Shoen Women in Combat Associate Photo Editor Stephanie Joson By Savannah Farris-Gflbert, FCLC'05 there are no visible front lines at Assistant Photo Editor STAFF WRITER all, that last and most signifi- Allison Banks cant distinction is quickly Copy Editors With the capture of 19-year- diminishing," said The New Barbara McAlpine old Private Jessica Lynch of the York Times. This is how women Stephanie Joson 507th Maintenance Division in like Jessica Lynch come under Iraq on March 23, the role of fire and prove themselves as Graphic Design Editor women in the military has been soldiers. Catherine Casquero under scrutiny and debate. The It is a part of our culture that Graphic Designers question now is: should women, women are cherished and 'pro- Jessica Arabski especially mothers, be" allowed tected from harm. Whether this Jessica Crust to serve in combat zones as is the woman's choice or not, it Katie Gora Jessica Lynch and the other two is part of life. The images of Stephanie Joson female POW's were? This women suffering, as in the Jesni Kampil Elaina Idzenga question is difficult because of video of former POW Lynelle Torres sexual equality debates. With Shoshanna Johnson, is some- the threat of rape and other such how more disturbing than that Online Editors violations, most feel that the of male POW's. Why is this? Christina Lempesis cost is too great. Women join Women are defenseless? They Nydia Streets the army with the same fervor cannot possibly endure pain Business Manager as men and know that risks that like a man can? If this is the Marisa Flores will come during war. Though case, I would like to see a man Assistant Business Manager the risk is understandably intru- go through childbirth. I'd like AFP / File / Yasser Al-Zayyat Hayley Cammarata sive, women should be given to see him wax every part of his the same rights as men. I body. Have a mammogram. A female US soldier from the 19th Support Center takes in a training Faculty Advisor wouldn't want to fight a war, Most often the reasons women exercise in a desert support and resupply 'pit stop' in the northern Prof. Elizabeth Stone Kuwaiti desert. but I should be given the are held back from front-line choice. fighting is because of the possi- carrier. She said, when talking makes her own decision. If this Graphic Design Advisor Since the Vietnam War, the ble threat of rape. That is like about women in the military, "A means that she lives with the Dawn Eshelman percentage of women serving in telling a woman she cannot step young female sailor who walks threat of capture and rape, she does so because she makes the All members of the Fofdhttm community the armed forces has gone from outside of her door. Rape is a on my ship, she can see female are wdcomt to submit letters to the editor two percent to fifteen. The part of our culture. This is dis- pilots and female commanders choice. This choice should not of The Observer, the independent student Atlanta Journal-Constitution turbing, but true. Women are . . . We're pretty much sending be taken away because female newspaper of fordham College at Lincoln soldiers will live with the same Cenlen Address all letters to the editor to: threat of rape as they will live Jessica Lynch was as capable as a man. She Letters to the Editor with at home, or because they flic Obsirvtr fired every fast round in her gun until she was will leave families behind. Fordham University 113 West 60th Street Room 408 Jessica Lynch was as capable as N«w York, NY 100M captured. She fought with every ounce of a man. She fired every last round in her gun until she was courage and bravery she had in her body. captured. She fought with every ounce of courage and stated, "Some 90 percent of all under the same threat living in her a message that there isn't bravery she had in her body. military jobs are now open to the United States, in New York anything you can't do if you She signed up to perform a job, females, including flying com- City as fighting a war in a for- want it bad enough." Therefore, she did as she was trained, and bat missions and serving on eign country. As a woman, I I am not surprised that women she returned home to her coun- combat ships." In an effort to have been taught to be aware, are now a valuable part of the try. Male soldiers are given this keep women away from front- but not live in fear. I have been military serving in almost every choice; they make this decision. line fighting, they are prohibit- taught that I have the same branch in position. Women should have the right to ed from serving in the Special rights as any man and that I can Whether or not a woman is make the same choices and live Forces, infantry and armed and accomplish anything if I work physically capable of fighting with the same decisions as their artillery divisions. "But in hard enough. like a man, a woman has the male counterparts. The time has modern warfare, with its rapid- Beth Lambert is the com- right to enlist and fight for her come when women can protect ly shifting front lines, or in the mand master chief on the USS country. If this means that she our country alongside men. global war on terror, where Theodore Roosevelt, an aircraft leaves a family behind, she • April 24, 2003 Commentar Letters to the Editor President Bush Reads The Observer?

TO: Fordham College Council FR: George W. Bush, President of the United States ° RE: Apology and request for further guidance DATE: 11 April 2003

1 see on page 1 of the April 10 issue of The Observer released today, that at its March 12 meeting, "the College Council [voted to] officially oppose" my plan to invade Iraq. Please forgive me, as 1 was somehow unaware of this at the time. Of course I recognize that many members of the College Coucil hold advanced degrees, and are thus far more knowledgeable than me about military matters and geopolitical issues. To make things right now, I find myself in need of the Council's further guidance, since our U.S. forces have already liberated Iraq these past 3 weeks. Perhaps the Council would like me to return the nation to Saddam, or to the Hussein family if he is no longer available? Or have you another solution, so I can be in conformity with the Council's vote? Of course I will refrain from any further excursions without first seeking the Councilmembers' approval, and appreciate the Council's use of its valu- able time to advise me on international issues. In gratitude, I will try to allocate a bit of my time to advise you on how to operate your College. God bless America.

We're Being Treated Like Children

at many other universities should be actively campaigning are judged by administrative colleges tell their students the; Instead of beating around the nationwide, students are treated for in their day to day interac- officials (lawyers and judges) can't hang out with the guest bush, I'm just going to say it as adults. FCLC, on the other tions within Fordham—to AND their peers. Now, this of the opposite sex betwee right now—Fordham College hand, can't boast the same make all FCLC policies reflect won't happen in my last month 3:30 AM and 6:00 AM at Lincoln Center treats its stu- thing. that Undergrads ARE adults. I, and a half here at Fordham, (Because we all know that it': dents more like children than This argument doesn't end for one, am going on record as however, I really hope there during those two and a hal adults. The most glaring exam- with the guest pass policy. Last saying that the general thinking comes a time in the very near hours that Undergrads of th ples of university policy that year FCLC students displayed on this campus reflects other- future when FCLC's adjudica- opposite sex like to touch each not only might be most respon- just how seriously they need to wise. Let's take another exam- tion system espouses an honor other whilst naked). Whai sible for the chasm between be taken if Fordham wants to ple of how this is so, taking court comprised of members of other university uses university commuter and resident stu- truly consider itself a another look at that oversized administration, faculty and the policy as a means to force stu- dents, but also further the per- University with integrity. Last playpen known as McMahon student body. Only then could dents to make, or not make, ception that FCLC Undergrads year, when the Undergrads of Hall. At a recent USG meeting, an administrative official look a choices on their own? Whai are not yet adults, are the Sign Lincoln Center boycotted the Greer Jason brought up a possi- Fordham student in the eye and other University views student: In and Overnight Guest Pass SEEQ forms, this is what their ble initiative to ban smoking in say that he or she has been who aren't in Law school o Policies. actions were saying —"We as the Res Hall. Now, I am not a given a fair judicial hearing. Grad school as "not quite adul In McMahon Hall there live the student body of FCLC smoker. I particularly do not Without having to.lie. enough?" I apologize if you two types of students—Law demand that we are given the like coming home from a night It's almost a shame that I'll don't agree with me, but th> students and Undergrads. Now, same type of respect that we try out smelling like cigarettes. be leaving Fordham so soon. fact is that students are adults both of these types of students to give our Professors on a However, I will stand right next Because honestly, I would love And the fact is that Fordham, in are considered adults. daily basis. We, just like our to a smoker and declare that to see the time when a com- comparison with other univer- However, within the walls of Professors, are adults." The smoking is a choice. muter won't feel like he or she sities, fails at* noticing the McMahon Hall, one of these fact that up until this very Bloomberg recently took away is still in high school. Because aforementioned fact. types of students is not treated semester students had to fight that choice by banning smok- face it, as it is now the only Well, it took me almost fou as such. Law students can sign for their right to have open ing in most public places, but in places to go during the day years, but I'm finally going on in members of the opposite sex access to the student input of the privacy of one's own home, between classes are the cafete- the record saying that I am tired overnight; Undergrads cannot. the SEEQ forms shows how the no one should have their choice ria, the lounges, and the library. of this. I'm tired of reading a Now, in other city schools, in way of thinking in the FCLC to smoke or hot to smoke taken These are the only places where Student Handbook that defines other Jesuit schools, and in community was all about view- away. And at the foundation of all Fordham students are con- rules that view me as some- schools whose reputation is ing professors as the adults, and what McMahon Hall is, sidered accepted Fordham stu- thing less than adult in compar- greater than Fordham's, students as the children. McMahon Hall is fundamental- dents. Once you pass the mail- ison to someone who only dif- Undergrads are not degraded Professors who were against ly a place of residence. A home room though, no dice for com- fers from me because of the by having to put up with guest student access to the SEEQ's for students who have moved muters. Because once you see number of degrees hanging policies that treat the student used the same logic (or illogic) away from where they came the Security desk you're a from his or her wall. And even and guest as children. that parents across the country from in order to become adults threat to security. Who knows though I'm tired of this I want Columbia University allows use to forbid their children in New York City. I'll be how many people you'll assault everyone in FCLC to know that Undergrads of the opposite sex from going out to play before damned if I have to witness a with your ... MetroCard. I didn't write this for me. I did- to sign each other in overnight. dinner on a nice spring day. university policy that tells Which briftgs me back to one of n't write this for USG. I wrote Boston College, a JESUIT uni- And that (il)logic is summed up adults they can't even smoke in my earlier statements about this because it's about time versity, has this as their in four words—Because I Said the privacy of their own rooms, that chasm between commuters someone wrote this. It's overnight guest pass policy: So. Professors argued that it if they happen to live in smok- and residents. FCLC adminis- always been talked about "Guests are permitted on a lim- simply wasn't necessary for ing dorms. trator's created that chasm. amongst friends within the ited basis. Hosts must notify students to have access to the They created it when they first The list can go on and on as Undergrad population in other residents via the SEEQs because in the profes- made policies (for both over- to how FCLC can make its Fordham, but no one has come overnight guest sign-in sheet sors' minds there was some sized playpens known as Undergad students feel more out and said it publicly before. on the community bulletin invisible and insurmountable McMahon and in Lowenstein) like children and less like But all Undergraduate students board. Hosts are responsible plateau between professor and that viewed the Undergrad stu- adults. Another example— in FCLC should be tired of for their guests, including student that should not be dent, both resident and com- look at the judicial process at being treated like children. meals and linens." That's all. crossed. Now, maybe I'm a bit muter as "not quite an adult, FCLC. Fordham does not have So, to the members of Nothing degrading, like telling crazy and should get a bit more yet" to be trusted within the a judicial policy that allows a administration, I say this. a female adult that she can't rest for thinking this, but isn't a confines of McMahon Playpen, student to be fairly judged by Pardon me while I remove the sign in a male adult guest. University seen as having more I mean Hall. all members of the Fordham pacifier out of my mouth. I'm Nothing absurd, like a policy integrity if it views its profes- community. Right now only And I'm pretty sure that going to start making some establishing that guests and sors and students as adults who members of administration can after this is published I'm going noise. hosts must be with each other at give and receive equal amounts judge a student. However, last to hear from the administration all times if the guest wants to of respect? After all, college I checked, once you cross the that students aren't viewed as Giancarlo Pacheco, enter the building after already should be more PCU and less street away from the corner of children and they are, in fact FCLC'03 receiving permission to stay Saved by the Bell. 60th and Columbus, adults, if respected as adults. Well, if over. At BC, at Columbia, and And this is what students they need to be judged fairly, that's so, I ask this-what other Commentary April 24, 2003 page 10 How Not to Be a Rock Star By Catharine McNelly, FCLC'05 never, ever, EVER sign to a willing to work for free. You STAFF WRITER major record label. Period." think the record company pays You can see why this band will for everything? Of course not. Reel Big Fish brought up the never sell out, and why they are Part of that advance, that irony of "selling out" to record truly into it for ihe love of remaining $500,000 from the companies in their 1997 aptly- music. Unfortunately, most million dollars you sign a con- titled single "Sell Out." It seems artists want the money and the tract for, is meant to pay for all that more recently, everyone is popularity and all that comes of these things required to get a rock star, or at least trying to with being a rock star. They your band off and running. become one. Records compa- might not start out that way, or After total costs, you're lucky if nies seem to be giving everyone even admit to it, but for a your band runs off with a cou- a record contract, which in majority of artists, this is the ple thousand. some cases is positive, but more case. You might be thinking right often than not, it's a bum deal. Signing a major record com- now that record companies are Practically every musician pany contract simply isn't evil. It gets much worse. While wants to someday become a worth it, in more ways than one. Shawn Scallon these major companies (and rock star. Why not? Fame, Not only do you lose that inde- there are five major record com- money, adoring fans. The The band Fugazi has the backbone that won't bend to corporate greed. pendent identity, that real, hum- panies in the United States) facade of an amazing life. But ble identity, but you also lose hand the band what is in their herein lies the problem. Not ry-eyed Middle America band You'll probably hear "It's my money. It costs a lot of money eyes petty cash for an advance, everyone can become a rock into thinking they can become love for music!" before you to make a record. When a band the big guys are raking in mil- star. Tell that to a bunch of 18- the next Nirvana, or Metallica, hear anything related to star- signs a deal worth one million lions at the artists' costs. Don't year-olds practicing in their or Weezer. Basically, the A&R dom. I've come across one dollars in advance, don't think think for a second that the major garage in Middle America. person catches the band in a nationally recognized band in for a second that they pocket labels are there to help you, the that money and begin to live the artists. The labels are there to Signing a major record company contract simply dream life. Most of the time, make money, and they'll hardly bands receive around half of feel sympathetic for your close- isn't worth it, in more ways than one. Not only do that money after taxes. Then to-no-income" behind. you lose that independent identity, that real, humble comes the cost of paying a pro- It simply does not pay to sign ducer, a manager, lawyers, plus to a major record company, identity, but you also lose money. the cost of actually .making the unless you^ truly are the next ' record, which includes studio Nirvana or the next Beatles or Here's a breakdown of how trap and eventually gets them to my lifetime that truly plays for cost, equipment, and lodging whatever hugely influential record companies - at least the sign their lives away in the pur- the love of music, and they call while recording if it's not near band. An artist's salary is so big guys - work. Artist and suit of becoming rock stars. themselves Fugazi. A Rolling the band's home. Then of measly that many talented course there is a tour cost. Want repertoire guys (more common- Famed producer Steve A-lbini Stone interview once wrote that musicians take up producing or a fancy tour bus? In most cases, ly referred to as A&R) are the has a great article floating there are three rules you will some other music-related job to it'll cost you more1 than you end first people at a record company around the Internet that is defi- come across when looking into make money. In all honesty, up making from ticket sales. a band talks with. Chances are nitely worth a read. Fugazi: "One. They never play Fugazi has the most intelligent Want to make a video for the A&R guy, or girl, is young Ask any band why they got a show where age ID's are ethic: stay true to yourselves MTV? Let's hope it doesn't and up-to-date on new music into music in the first place and required. Two. They never and your fans while playing for take more than a home video trends. These record company chances are you'll never hear charge more than $5 admission the absolute love of music, and camera and a couple of friends puppets lure the helpless, star- the words "money" or "fame." into shows. Three. They will you can't go wrong. • The Smoking Ban is Bad Business By Justin Terranova, FCRH'04 not be aware of the hazards. with it, most are still willing to STAFF WRITER Bloomberg's concerns are take them. legitimate, but perhaps a little Another problem might be At the stroke of midnight on more consideration should have enforcing the new law. When March 30, Mayor Mike been given to the bar owners California's ban first came into Bloomberg's smoking ban went whose business may be effected effect, people took little notice into effect. The ban, affecting by the ban. Jason, a bartender at of the lack of ashtrays and con- approximately 13,000 business- McCoy's, an establishment fre- tinued to smoke away. In time, es, has made it illegal for quented by Lincoln Center stu- the law has been taken more patrons to smoke in bars and dents, did not agree with the seriously and it is now rare to other establishments in the New ban. "I don't think people will see the law disobeyed. York City area. Mayor come out as much; the smokers On Saturday April 13, there Bloomberg cited the safety of were two patrons at Guernica, a employees as one of his main If Mayor Bloomberg does not believe that the law bar on the Lower East Side that concerns. He explained this in turned violent when asked to an interview with ' The will affect business, then why not leave it up to leave the bar to smoke. Two Guardian. "If you are a bar- brothers were asked to step out- tender or a waiter or a waitress the bar owners to decide whether or not they side to smoke a cigarette. They and you work in an establish- refused, and a scuffle broke out ment where there's smoking, in want to enforce the law? afterwards, where one of the an eight-hour day it's equivalent brothers stabbed and killed the to you smoking half a pack of will be deterred by the ban. in a smoke-free environment If Mayor Bloomberg does bouncer. The victim's family is cigarettes," Bloomberg stated Also, the smokers are usually and make less money, then they not believe that the law will blaming the smoking ban. when the ban was originally the heavier drinkers, so that'll can go to a restaurant or fast affect business, then why not While a situation like this is proposed. be another factor that will nega- food restaurant. One of the leave it up to the bar owners to extreme and unpredictable, it is This is true, but the employ- tively influence business. I've main reasons that people work decide whether or not they want not a good start for ees of these, bars and restaurants heard that maybe there will be a at bars is because of the large to enforce the law? This way Bloomberg's legislation. This is are making conscious decisions new crowd of non-smokers, but tips, and if smokers arc the the patrons who are bothered by a silly law thai' will only hurt to work at these establishments, 1 don't put much stock in that biggest tippers because Ihcy smoke will have alternatives, businesses. Although it may and they should be fully aware theory," Jason says. drink the most then that would and the smokers can still have improve the health of some of the risks that go along with Jason also believes that, in subsequently cancel out the rea- the opportunity to puff away employees, perhaps Bloomberg working in a smoky environ- his experience, smokers are the son they worked there. So if inside. Patrons of bars must, to should have asked them what ment. The dangers of second- best tippers; in that case this ban Bloomberg's ban docs affect some extent, accept that smok- they wanted before granting hand smoke have been well will hurt the income of the peo- business, then it would not only ing is just part of the atmos- this law. Then maybe he could documented, and there is no ple that Bloomberg is claiming hurt the bar owners, but the phere, and although there might have made a more informed reason that an employee should to help. If they wanted to work employees also. be certain risks that go along decision. D April 24, 2003 Commentar page 11 A War Worth Respect Carmelo Fighting For By Matthew Chaprales, FCLC'05 bulk of the media attention, STAFF WRITER with articles titled Lebron still The War on lock for first pick and Lebron I'm confused. I'm confused still number I. because there are two outstand- It's almost as if the Lebron- Poverty ing young basketball players in crazed media has to reassure the this day and age: Lebron James basketball world that their pre- and Carmelo Anthony. Both are ordered Lebron jerseys and headed to the NBA for star- Lebron sneakers will still be the studded careers, championship hottest items on the market aspirations, and the other luxu- come July. After all, he is the ries that define professional most deserving of multi-million sports. Except there's just one dollar endorsements, right? problem: James is a senior in Most likely yes, but the fact is high school (yes, high school), that this matter is debatable, and and yet his name is all over after watching Anthony last ESPN, Sports Illustrated and month I feel it is my obligation every other sports-affiliated to give the other side of the media source. And it has been debate, because our sports for the last year. That's all well media sure as hell isn't. and good. I am an avid basket- While I do not believe that (AFP/File/Paul J. Richards) ball fan and have followed him Anthony has received his due since his Sports Illustrated An unidentified homeless man rests against the wall inside the respect, I still was not at all sur- cover article last spring. http://www.suathlotlcs.com/images/basket- Washington, DC, subway system at the White House stop. prised to see him pictured on ball/mbasket/2002/11/8/anthonyACT.jpg James deserves that media the cover of Sports Illustrated, By Anthony Hazell, FCLC'06 stops later, an older woman attention because he is one of with the headline, "Sweet Carmelo Anthony of Syracuse STAFF WRITER walked down the subway car the best, maybe even the best to Victory." He did, after all, asking for any support that the have come along since the great shock the world. However, I get through to everyone who The longest war the United weary rush hour commuters one, Michael Jordan. My con- was quite baffled at the caption sees this kid merely as an excit- States has ever been involved could offer. All of this occurred fusion arose with the latest that accompanied the headline: ing basketball player. Well, he with is still going on today and, before encountering at least two installment of Sports Illustrated. _ Orangemen: Unranked to No. I. is more than that. Much more. unfortunately, many more wars other panhandlers while waiting It is the annual "NCAA While an accurate synopsis of And if it weren't for James, I will be fought before this one for the train to arrive at the Championship Edition" and of the Orangemen's season, it once wouldn't have to be attempting ends. In March 1964, President Columbus Circle/59th Street course pictures Carmelo again completely undercut to convince you of that fact. Lyndon B. Johnson,declared station. Let's not forget the Anthony on the cover. Anthony Anthony's achievements. Let me reiterate that I am war on "the most ancient of poor man who takes a journey mankind's enemies." He "'on the "F" train every morning Yet after six wins against top college teams in less claimed that "for the first time to just make a few extra bucks. in our history, it is possible to We see these people every than one month, it is still Lebron James that conquer" this enemy. Nearly 40 day. Being rich to them is being years later, this enemy has still able to afford a decent meal receives the bulk of the media attention, with not been conquered and it is from a local diner or fast food nowhere close to being con- joint. We feel poor when we articles titled Lebron still lock for first pick and quered. can't afford tickets to a concert Lebron still number 1. For the people who wander the heroically led his Syracuse There was a definitive reason taking nothing away from subway system looking for Orangemen to the national why the Orange were the first Lebron James. I know that he is championship. To clarify the team to be unranked during the deserving of the media attention change, and their counterparts all immensity of his accomplish- season and go on to win a he has received. He just may ment, let it be known that only national championship. Yes, become the greatest basketball over the world, being able to two freshmen have ever led Anthony was that reason. player ever. Or he may not. afford a decent meal would make their teams to a national title: Thus I believe the truest, And guess what, you can say Pervis Ellison, and yes, Michael most appropriate rendering of the same of Carmelo Anthony. them feel like a million dollars. Jordan. Yet after six wins that headline should have been: But we are all aware that only against top college teams in less Anthony: Un-respected to No. time will tell, so please, for the Johnson unofficially playing nearby or when we than one month, it is still I. While extreme, only some- time being, respect Carmelo. • declared war on poverty with can't afford to go to the movies Lebron James who receives the thing as blatant as that would the Economic Act of 1964. on Friday night. For the people Included in this Act of Congress who wander the subway system was the blueprint for the federal looking for change, and their work-study program - a source counterparts all over the world, of financial aid that many col- being able to afford any of the lege students have come to aforementioned items would depend on. While several suc- make them feel like a million cessful programs were created dollars. Apartments, Sublets to ensure young Americans Next time you see someone financial stability, it is clear that simply asking for a nickel, & Roommates wiping out poverty and ensur- dime, quarter, or any donation ing financial happiness for you can afford, toss your two All Cities & Areas! Browse & List Free everyone is still far away. cents or two dollars in to that A recent ride home on the coffee cup. Volunteer at a soup subway alerted me to the pover- kitchen or a homeless shelter. ty problem right here in the city Join Fordham's Global of New York. At the Times Outreach program. Every little Square/42nd Street stop, a thing, and any little thing, you homeless person boarded the do can make a big difference in car asking for donations. He a poor person's life. We are the 1-877-FOR-RENT left at the Herald Squarc/34th troops in this war. Let's fight NO BROKER FEES Street stop only to be followed hard together until the end. • Studio, 1 & 2 Bdrms $900-3500 by a man collecting food, drinks, and money on behalf of the homeless and poor. A few Features April 24, 2003 page 12 Commuters Respond to Fare Hike, Bid Farewell to Token The MetroCard wins the battle between old and new, but at a price

By Joe DeLcssio, FCLC'06 nate the subway token, a staple STAFF WRITER of commuting since 1953. Commuters have lost, interest in As the Metro Transit the token recently, as the Authority prepares to raise the MetroCard has proven to be fare on New York's subways more convenient and cost-effec- and busses from $1.50 to $2.00 tive by offering free transfers per ride on May 4, Fordham and discounts for frequent rid- students voice their opinions on ers. Fordham students may feel the fare hike, the possibility of nostalgic about the token, but service cuts, and the elimination they recognize that the advan- of a New York institution—the tages of the MetroCard out- subway token. weigh the memories of the The city's financial difficul- token. "As much as I've grown ties have led to cutbacks in vir- up with tokens, and hate to see tually all areas, and mass transit them go," says Ray, who has is no exception. New Yorkers, been riding the subway since he therefore, face either a fare was two years old. "The increase, or massive layoffs and MetroCards give you a much service cutbacks. The hike is better deal. I guess it's just the the first since 1995, when the evolution of fare-paying." fare was raised from $1.25 to Cassar said the CSA's role as $1.50. Pete Cassar, FCLC'05, the changes take effect is pri- president of the Commuting marily to inform students about Students Association, says that the specifics of the plan, and the increase is unwelcome, but provide them with information necessary. "1 think a fare hike about alternative transporta- was inevitable," says Cassar, tion. "Obviously, going to "and although 1 don't like the Emily Dugan school is something I cannot idea of shelling out an extra Commuters trade heavy metal tokens for lighter and easier IVIetroCards. avoid," says David, who resides fifty cents per ride, I realize that in Jamaica Estates, Queens, they did it this way so they ularly troublesome; "For poor Cassar, who commutes from Keeping the booths open "and therefore the subway pre- won't need another increase for college students like us," says Queens, "especially on the bus keeps an MTA employee in sents itself as the only reliable a long time." Ray, "the difference in price lines." In addition to the deci- every station at all times, mak- option." Other commuters do not find really adds up quickly." sion against cutting service fre- ing riding the subway at night While commuters will cer- the hike as necessary, and are The fare hike does, however, quency, the city also agreed to safer. William David, tainly not welcome the fare hike FCLC'06, applauded the MTA's when it takes effect on May 4, "As much as I've grown up with tokens, and hate to decision to keep the booths they agree that paying an addi- open. According to David, "the tional fifty cents is preferable to see them go, the MetroCards give you a much better employment of round-the-clock having to deal with service subway station clerks will not cuts. And as they swipe their totally eliminate crime, but it two-dollar MetroCards for the deal" - Howard Ray FCLC'06 will be a significant deterrent." first time, they will also agree Although the city will still close that it is finally time to say outraged that they will be mean that straphangers will not keep the subway's full-time a limited number of part-time goodbye to a relic of the good forced to spend an additional have to deal with massive ser- token booths open, rather than booths, the full time booths will old days of the transit systcm- dollar each day to get to vice cuts, the other option the forcing commuters to rely sole- all remain open. the subway token. G Fordham. Howard Ray, MTA considered. "The service ly on MetroCard vending The most historic of the FCLC'06, finds the hike partic- is bad enough as it is," says machines. MTA's plans may be to elimi- D

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By Michael Zakrzewski, FCLC05 mal" coupled interactions? Is ing. STAFF WRITER the mold for "the date" forever Perhaps the confusion over As time passes old rules and lost? dating is more about the confu- Eliza Gager conventions seem to fly out the There used to be rules for life sion among the sexes. proverbial window. Rules for events like these. There was a Heterosexual or homosexual, They're in a boat and it looks romantic but does that make it a date? every aspect of life are being time when the word 'steady' was signals get crossed and end up rewritten with every new used to refer to dating and not translated in completely differ- where you choose to interact," chat room may be considered a advance in technology and per- just the job market. You knew ent ways. One offers up a says Mischa Moschera, date." sonal interaction, and dating is that if you had to get dressed up friendly hug at the end of an FCLC'05. "It's that interaction The boundaries that clearly no exception. It seems as if the il was a date but now even outing, the other takes it as an part that matters - a date is a define a date are still there, but rules have been tossed and the Timberlands and Converses unequivocal invitation to date when there is a set place the setting and manner in which definition of a date is blurred. have heels so who knows what romance. No phone call the and lime for two people to the date takes place has When is an encounter with "dressed up" is anymore. In an next day and things must have meet, whatever and wherever changed. Perhaps what's really someone considered a date'.' episode of Sex and the City gone all wrong, but perhaps the that place may be." at issue here is the human Does a gift or a phone call later Charlotte declares, "But it was- second party is just too smitten Oftentimes the Internet fur- obsession with romance. Our that night magically transform n't even a date. I didn't wash my to pick up the phone. The only ther confuses the complexities. world has evolved way past just "hanging out" into a date? anything anyone on those What if the guy pays—does that Heterosexual or homosexual, signals get crossed and "lookout points" of previous automatically equate with dat- generations could have consid- ing? These questions come up end up translated in completely different ways. One offers ered, but many of us may still on a daily basis and neither tling to those older conven- answers nor^ causes and cures up a friendly hug at the end of an outing, the other takes tions. Maybe no one knows are ever immediately available it as an unequivocal invitation to romance. when we're on a date because easily prescribed. we have a preconceived idea of One reason this has all gotten hair and I wore my glasses." Is way to ever really know what's Web sites such as lavalife.com what it's supposed to be, feel so convuluted is the advance- it all dependent upon what you going on is to ask but if you do, have sprung up into existence and look like. When all doesn't ments in technology. Websites do to get ready, your feelings or it may be misconstrued as you seemingly overnight, changing play out as imagined, then with their advice columns, is everything really just up in being interested and that might the .ways in which people date. there's no date. Considering all experts and all-too-easy profiles the air and up to anyone to make everything that happened Claiming to "recognize the the confusion, how important is have changed our traditional decide? previously part of something complexity of meeting others in it that we even continue to put understanding of the date. Today's society is much for some like to call "dating." our fast-paced modern society labels on our interactions? With Sherry Amatenstein, the dating "flexible" and open-minded We have the opportunity to and dedicating themselves to all the intermingling going on doyenne at ivillage.com writes, about not only how people meet create our own molds for rela- providing solutions," these sites and opportunities that have "Because there is no longer a but how many and in what con- tionships, which changes the further blur the definition of a opened to the sexes and races, one-size-fits-all definition of text. Now a girl can just "hang manner and standards by which "real" date. What is to be con- the importance of having a dating, you've got to make it up out" with a guy, and God forbid, dating and romance are defined. sidered a date on the Internet? "provider" or minding one's as you go along and fit "your" even ask him out, without the The definition can evolve over When asked this question, reputation to preserve the fami- needs and your companion's wagging of fingers being heard. time or simply over the course Margaret Szymczukiewicz, ly name are of less priority. Not needs." Now you can greet, While it may seem a little unset- of one quick lunch. It all FCLC'05 says, "It's really hard to mention this is college. meet and dismiss a guy in the tling to not have standards to depends what kind of relation- to say, but as cheesy as it Wouldn't dating simply limit time it takes to make shave in follow, it still all very exciting. ship (or relationships) you're sounds, creating a screen name your options? G the morning. What does this The freedom to date or not to searching for. "It doesn't matter for the purpose of talking to one altered reality do to our "nor- date is everyone's for the tak- how you meet someone or particular person at a particular Spring Weekend at Rose~Hill By Corinne lozzio, FCLC'05 However, many Lincoln ingly non-stop pre-finals party schedule includes: a concert Hill things are more campus- STAFF WRITER Center students do not partici- for Rose Hill attendees. "It's a featuring Midtown and Mos wide and everyone in includ- pate in any of the events, good time to relax before Def, screenings of the movies ed." Between Tuesday April 22, whereas nearly every Rose Hill finals," Duggan said. "It is the Old School and Billy Madison Since virtually the entire stu- and Sunday April 27, no resident attends at least one. one time that the rules aren't so on a large outdoor projection dent body participates in Spring Fordham student can claim that Somehow the four-day event strict; Residential Life and the screen (Duggan's favorite), a Weekend, it has become a great there is nothing to do. These (April 24 through April 27) is administration just watch to day-long carnival, and the venue for getting acquainted dates mark the beginning and unavoidable and widely known it end of Lincoln Center's Spring as a guaranteed good time. The Spring Weekend must be their Spring F.ling only better. It Fling and Rose Hill's Spring smaller goings-on at Lincoln Weekend. Center do not draw such large would be nice to experience their version of spring activities To many Lincoln Center stu- appeal. dents the phrase "Spring Margaret Duggan, FCRH'05, for a change. We don't have many big parties here." Weekend" is entirely foreign. has enjoyed the Spring The only thing that comes into Weekend festivities with her -- Marcella Clark, FCLC'05 mind for most is Lincoln classmates every year since the make sure nothing goes really Under-the-Tent-Dance. with different people. "I could Center's counterpart, Spring 2000 weekend and has never wrong." The event is so large that just go out on the lawn by Fling. At each campus the been let down. "Everyone is Beginning on Thursday night there is no way to steer clear of myself and meet new people," Office of Student Activities, in bUt arid about, socializing with with' comedian Dean Edwards, it. "It's hard not to know what's Shields added. Given that conjunction with a special plan- their friends," she said, "The a featured player on Saturday going on because it's so huge," events at Lincoln Center do not ning commiltec, sponsors the entire week beforehand people Night Live, students can take said Alycc Shields, FCLC'05, draw such large crowds, many events. Activities range from get so excited that they even part in activities continuously who has attended both campus- of the events arc much less carnivals to concerts, and start early." until the conclusion Sunday es, "Here [at Lincoln Center] everything is free! Spring Weekend is a seem- afternoon. This year's tentative things arc really small. At Rose (continued to page 15) Features April 24, 2003 page 14 The Book Buyback Are Students Getting the Best Deal Possible?

By Rachel Axinn, FCLC'05 have informed the bookstores According to Maggio, most students who receive the guide "the average shelf life of a text- STAFF WRITER on what books they require for professors wait until August to rate are not so happy." book is two years," due to the the following semester. The send their book orders in for the Students usually argue that constant changing of editions. The end of the semester price paid in return for books fall semester, costing the stu- their books are in great condi- Although Maggio is doing means it's almost time to sell depends largely upon whether dents from 30 to 50 percent of tion and should be worth more. everything he and the bookstore used books back to the Fordham the book can be used again. price value. For example, at this Maggio explains, "most stu- employees can for the students, bookstore. But what about the time, only 128 out of 2,300 dents are confused," about the the problem seems to be based low buyback prices on expen- book orders are turned in, so we buyback prices, for the use of mostly on whether the profes- sive textbooks? Are these Most could be compensated only fifty the book, "plays a small role in sors have turned in book orders. prices fair? Are we getting cents on a book that might be in how much money you get Any students wanting to sell ripped off by our own school professors wait worth up to fifty dollars. The back." Other more important books back should wait until bookstore? Representatives of pricing of books not being used factors are water damage, miss- August, and should definitely the Fordham College at Rose until August next semester, (including cases ing pages, and the likelihood inquire on whether or not the Hill campus answered some of where professors have not that someone will buy the used book might be worth more later these questions. The Rose Hill to send their informed the bookstore) are book next semester. Most in the year. campus bookstore and the based on the guide rate, "which importantly, Maggio explains, G Lincoln Center campus book- book orders in can vary from 0 to 20 percent," store have the same policies and of the original price, Maggio 'orRe-Setting systems, but are slightly tailored for the fall explains. Textbooks for each specific campus. Paul The problem with professors Maggio, manager of the Rose semester, not getting their book orders in Hill bookstore, gives an expla- on time is a continuous one. For -Half: www.half.0om nation behind the high costs and costing the this reason, the bookstores low returns. employ one person, "whose job ^•Barnes and Noble:www.bn.com The buyback pricing, accord- students from is to get more book orders so ing to bookstore employees, is [they] can pay more money out -The Strand: www.strandbooks.com determined by two factors: 30 to 50 during buyback," Maggio whether or not the book can be says. The bookstore's employ- -Ebay: www.ebay.com used for the next semester, and percent of price ees still feel that students are whether or not the book is in willing to at least try to sell back -Bigwords: www.bigwords.com decent, reusable shape, (for value ^their books, and, "about 95 per- workbooks, no more than five The breakdown of pricing is cent of the students who come -Varsity Books: pages can be written on.) But as follows. For a book that will to [the] buyback counter sell still, there, is a catch. be used in the next semester stu- their books back," says Maggio. "f. www.varsitybooks.cop The bookstore employees are dents will receive half of what A small proportion of students, not always aware of whether a the book originally costs, but five percent, aje those who -Ecampus: www.ecampus.com book will be used for the next whether or not the book will be would rather keep their books semester, and that is why they used again is determined by than sell them back for the guide -Class Book: www.classbook.com recommend waiting until after whether or not the professor has rate. Maggio admits, "students finals to sell books back. At this handed the book order to the who receive half the purchased -Text Books: www.textbooks.com time, most professors should bookstore. price are very happy, however "Writina for a newspaper is (ike runnina a revo(utionartiMa¥Z itmtao into £>attfe

orman at(Papers! 1963 e experience necessary- e Observer & receive credit! [Openings for (Faff semester, 2003 Observer at wwwlcfco6server.com April 24, 2003 Features page 15 Spring The Man Behind the Chalk Weekend The Street Art of De La Vega at Rose By Joe DeLessio, FCLC'06 from the encouraging, ("The STAFF WRITER pressure of life in the big city will make you lose sight of your Hill The art of James De La Vega dreams, but hang in there1,") to is seen daily by thousands of the critical, ("Beauty magazines (Continued from page 13) New Yorkers. Many hurried make my girlfriend feel ugly"). pedestrians can recite their His brother says that his mes- extravagant than at Rose Hill. favorite De La Vega sayings, sage is one he hopes others will The main event of" Lincoln and Upper East Side residents take to heart. He says, "the Center's Spring Fling, the could probably recall dozens biggest theme, which is the con- Annual Spring Fling Carnival, more. His words appear on cept behind the shop [De La falls on a Wednesday afternoon sidewalks and street corners all Vega has a gallery, located on during the activity period along Manhattan's East Side, Lexington Avenue, between (11:30 through 2:30). and his murals grace the sides 104th and 105th Streets], is However, the block of time in of buildings throughout Spanish 'become your dream.' Go out ustrek.org/odyssey/semester2 the middle of the work and Harlem. Yet virtually no one there and do something power- school week is not convenient knows who De La Vega actual- ful with your life." John men- An artistic message from De La Vega for many students. "A lot of ly is, and he does not mind at tions that "Become your people can't go; they have work all. dream" is his brother's personal and other stuff to do," said Born and raised in Spanish favorite saying, which becomes had died, at the request of the According to his brother, De Marcella Clark, FCLC'05, Harlem, De La Vega returned to clear upon entering the gallery, friend's family. He says that his La Vega enjoys the fact that he "Last year I missed work for the neighborhood upon graduat- where it is plastered on every- brother still hopes to instill this remains largely anonymous, it." ing from Cornell University. thing from paintings to t-shirts, sense of community that may despite his name being so well which De La Vega sells to make A majority of the events of After first working as a teacher, otherwise go unfulfilled. known, and his work appearing a living. His brother notes that the Fling schedule fall during he decided to pursue his art full- "When the people see images in high-profile locations. His his art is his sole source of the week. The opening event, a time. De La Vega was unavail- on the wall that they can under- messages, however, and his income. concert in the Student Lounge able for comment, but his twin stand," says John, "they take publicity of Spanish Harlem, by '80s cover band Amethyst, is brother, John, was able to pro- Walking the streets nearer to pride in the neighborhood, and remain most important. on Tuesday night—a time when vide insight into his art and his gallery, however, makes it they start to own it." "Spanish Harlem . . . has students are loaded with home- motivation. apparent that De La Vega's art World events are, however, always had a presence, but work, especially towards the "It was just a logical thing goes well beyond'his sidewalk reflected in his work, despite & never an identity in terms of the end of the semester. The other for him to come back to the messages. Buildings through- focus on the local community. world," says John. "We always events, including a screening of neighborhood," says John. Sut Spanish Harlem feature his John was unaware of his broth- got looked down upon. One of Catch Me If You Can, are also "This is where we're from, so work in the form of vast, paint- er's stance on the United States' the things he likes to bring to mainly during the school week. when he finished Cornell, he ed murals. "The idea behind war with Iraq, but did note his this place is to make it a place The timing of Rose Hill's came back here." His public them," his brother says, "was disapproval of President where people visit, and 1 think events fits the average college work tends to take one of two originally about beautifying the George W. Bush. A piece fea- he's done that." student's schedule better. forms: messages written with neighborhood. A lot of the turing toy army men with the De La Vega's messages are Beginning on a Thursday night chalk on sidewalks throughout walls, back in the day, I remem- simple message, "Does anyone apparent through his always- rather than a Tuesday, as Manhattan's East Side, and ber--they had a lot of old graffi- have, the sense to intervene," growing body of work, which is Lincoln Center does, ensures a painted murals on buildings in ti and crummy paint, and he just graces one of the walls of his available to the masses, ironi- larger turnout and higher stu- Spanish Harlem. started to paint on the walls as a studio, as does a poignant pho- cally summed up in the words dent participation. His sidewalk messages, for way to beautify them, and bring tograph of one of his sidewalk featured on a small piece of tilt- A five-day campus party is which he is more commonly a sense of education to the messages, "An eye for an eye ed canvas hanging on his unheard of at Lincoln Center, known, tend to be short and streets." He painted his first leaves the world blind," dated gallery wall: "Placement is which has a more independent thought-provoking, ranging mural in 1993 for a friend who September 12,2001. everything. G city atmosphere. Rose Hill on the other hand is a more typical college, with huge parties and campus-wide activities. "Spring Weekend must be their Spring Fling only better" Clark said, "It would be nice to expe- rience their version of spring The activities for a change. We don't have many big parties Earned Income here." Tax Credit. Spring Weekend has a pull You've earned that Spring Fling has yet to it. Why not accomplish. Convincing stu- dents to cross between campus- claim it?

es is often very difficult. The If you're working hard just to headlining musical and comedy make ends meet and have one or acts, substantial outdoor dances more children living with you, and games, and overall social you may qualify for the EITC. environment of the weekend Think of it as a reward for doing catch the attention of the entire one of life's most beautiful, most student body. Spring Weekend important and most loving jobs. has become ingrained at Rose Visit our Web site or ask your tax Hill. "Everyone knows about it; preparer if you qualify. freshmen hear stories from upperclassmen and even they A message from the Internal Revenue Service. can't wait," Duggan said. www.irs.gov The challenge for Lincoln Center's Spring Fling TlielBtinul RBVHUI Service Committee is to broaden their Working to put sirvlM first appeal. How do we entice Rose Hill students to come here? What can we add? What is the secret of a great party? G Arts & Culture April 24, 2003 [page 16

42nd Street Hairspray Rushing to Broadway Shows Type: Student Rush Type: Lottery Rush Price: $21.50 Price: $25 Time: 8pm evening shows Time: Lottery begins three ing, you reason that are sold 4:30-5:30pm hours prior to curtain the fanny-pack clad 2pm Wed. and Sat matinees Location: Rear mezzanine group in front of are sold 11 am-12 you are certainly 3pm Sun. matinees are sold La Boheme

going to matinee 12-lpm Q Type: General Rush and you and your Location: First row Price: $21.25 roommate are safe. Time: Two hours prior to After three hours of A Day in the Death of Joe curtain. Location: First two ' sitting on the damp, Egg rows of orchestra dirty pavement Type: Student Rush while listening to Price: $25 Rent wannabes (again, Type: Lottery Rush like yourself) Aicia Price: $20 painfully croon Type: Student Rush Time: Two hours prior to "My Strongest Suit" Price; $25 curtain over and over and tocationiUsuaily first and Location: First two rows Stephanie Joson Theatergoers stand outside La Boheme waiting for tickets second rows Special Conditions: Lottery finally 10:00 and the drawing held at the theater. By Alissa Cote, FCLC'05 towards the theatre district. As box office opens. Once inside the Cabaret STAFF WRITER you approach the theatre, you cozy foyer, it's smooth rushing. Type: Student Rush Salome: The Reading notice that is already a line of Unless, of course, it's cash-only Price; Half-price Type: Senior/Student Rush It's hard to be a student rusher. people waiting for tickets. God, and you just brought your Visa, Location: Varies due to Price: $25 First let's define the term. A stu- don't these people have lives? or it turns out your rushematics availability Time: Two hours prior to dent rusher is a theatre enthusiast You begin counting the num- was wrong and the person in curtain. of minimal economic means who ber of rushers in front of you and front of you got the last evening Chicago must work his or her ass off to get rapidly decline into a state of performance tickets. But if all Type: General Rush The Play What I Wrote over-priced tickets at an afford- frenzy, doing what is known as goes according to plan, 10 hours Price: $26.25 Type: Student Rush able cost (a.k.a., everyone at "rushematics"- a science less later you find yourself in the front Location: First few rows of Price: $6.25 FCLC). challenging than Finite Math and row of the Palace Theatre, relish- orchestra Location: Balcony There is a whole subculture of the only kind you'll really need ing in Adam Pascal's sweat and Note: Not available for Sat. student rushers out there; they later in life. For instance, Aida spit as it flies in your direction, Def Poetry Jam evening performances. spend many a morning bundled only sells 20 student rush tickets and knowing that it was worth all Type: Student Rush up, waiting in herds outside any for each performance; each per- the extra effort. Price: $15 Thoroughly Modern number of box offices for a son can buy two tickets. If there For all my fellow and would- Millie chance at a twenty-dollar ticket to are already nine people in front of be rushers, here's a summary of Gypsy Type: General Rush their favorite show. Here is an you and if everyone in line is Broadway shows that offer dis- Type: Student Rush Price: $25 example of a normal day in the waiting for the evening perfor- counted day-of tickets. If the type Price: $25 life of a rusher. mance (like you are) that's 18 of rush is denoted as student, be Time: 10am-2pm Time: 10am-3pm After a taxing Friday night, tickets. You and your roommate sure to bring your Fordham it). Note: Available only for Location: Rear mezzanine your alarm goes off around 6:00. can get the last two. But what if Many rush-less shows, 'like Mon-Thurs performances, Note: Tues, Wed, Thurs. these people are holding spots in When you finally manage to pull Beauty and the Beast, Mamma excluding Wed. rhatinees. performances only yourself out of bed and wake line for lazy friends who couldn't Mia!, The Lion King, Movin 'Out, pull their asses out of bed at 6 your disgruntled roommate up The Producers, and Urban Vincent in Brixton Urine Town a.m. like any respectable rusher? (whom you have coerced into Cowboy (which will no doubt Type: Student Rush Type: Student Rush Realizing there is no way to accompanying you), you brush have closed by time of publica- Price: $20 Time: Thirty Price: $25 determine your odds of securing your teeth (hopefully) and stum- tion!), offer standing-room-only minutes prior to curtain. Time: Three hours prior to a ticket without asking all the ble out of McMahon Hall, blan- tickets, ranging in price from curtain. other rushers what they are buy- ket and Discman in tow, heading SI5-S25. Happy rushing! 3€ Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso: A Fabulous Combination

ByAmanda Cruz, FCLC'05 MoMA. ink, and blue paper and pasted STAFF WRITER Matisse and Picasso were all these different items on a rag very good friends as well as board. One must look closely Pablo Picasso and Henri artistic rivals for 50 years. and sometimes even reexamine Matisse were amazingly talent- Picasso was passionate and it to decipher the actual outline ed artists of their time who adventurous while Matisse was of the instrument. crafted works of bold and dar- conservative and reserved. The conventional Matisse Courtesy of moma.org ing beauty. People will have the Historians often have comment- depicts his instrumental paint- Works of Matisse (above left) and Picasso contrast and complement chance to come to this revela- ed on the differences between ings much differently from each other in MoMA's exhibit, running through May 19. tion themselves if they go to the the two; Picasso emphasized Picasso's "Guitar." Although he ing the same time period as a set of Picasso's sketches, and Picasso and Matisse exhibit form rather than color while was going through tough times Matisse's painting, Picasso's lo and behold, he could draw currently showing at the Matisse desired lavish colors. for several years, his paintings work depicts the economy and portraits as well! I always Though were rivals since the did not reflect any hardships environment at that time. The believed that Picasso did fabu- Matisse/Picasso moment they met, they studied during this period. When colors are darker and gloomier lously abstract paintings, but February 13-May 19,2003 in tremendous detail and Matisse completed "Music" in than Matisse's. Similar to wondered if he really knew how MoMA Queens: learned from each others' works 1939, his marriage was coming "Music," however, "Serenade" to sketch. Many of his drawings 33 Street at Queens Blvd. with the obvious intent to com- to an end and war was waging. shows two figures reclining include young to middle-aged Long Island City, Queens pete and do better than the This masterpiece, however, dis- with one of the figures playing a women, their faces drawn to (212) 708-9400 other. "No one has looked at plays two happy women sitting guitar. The figures on the left detail while the rest of their [email protected] Matisse's paintings more care- down, one woman playing the wear yellow, while those on the bodies remain unrefined. Some Hours fully than I; no one has looked guitar while the other listens right wear blue. A big differ- of these portraits include "Mm Monday, Thursday, and at mine more carefully than he," intently. ence between both is the shapes Georges Wildenstein (1918)" Sunday: Picasso once said. The bright colors used in of the figures. Picasso's use of and "Portrait of Leonide 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Picasso's magnificently "Music" radiate tremendous triangles, parallelograms, and Massine(1919)." (last ticket entry at 4:00 p.m.X abstract paintings truly capture joy-the light blue and violet curvy shapes depicts confusion Don't miss your chance to Friday and Saturday: his ability to skew from the wallpaper background meshes and distress, contrasting with see the dynamic masterpieces 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. norm and demonstrate his bold together well and shows his cre- Matisse's more realistic figures. of Matisse and Picasso. You ' (last ticket entry at 7:30 p.m.). and daring personality. In one ativity. Picasso's "Serenade of The rest of the exhibit was will truly enjoy their work: the Closed Tuesday and such piece, entitled "Guitar," 1942" is usually compared to truly exquisite. Towards the end trip out to Queens is worth it. 3€ Wednwtoy Picasso took chalk, charcoal, Matisse's "Music." Painted dur- of the exhibit, I stumbled upon April 24, 2003 Arts & Culture page 17 Q A Far From Painful It's the End of the Youth World as We Know It By Matt Sebra, FCLC05 entire cast moves through the thick text in their STAFF WRITER own right, bringing a painful life and humanity to what is, at its core, a long tale of loneliness and The matter-of-fact Irene says, "We survive loss. As the runaway duchess Desiree, Michaela everything we want to survive." And, while McManus is beguiling as a fractured woman watching Ferdinand Bruckner's Pains of Youth, searching for Marie's love and her own self- currently playing at Fordham's Pope Auditorium, destruction. Niketta Scott is intriguing as her char- it becomes clear that many of the characters on acter Marie, who wavers between a petulant, stage may not want to survive. As the Fordham needy child with Desiree and a brassy fighter with University Theatre Company's final show of the Irene and Freder. It is when Marie loses control of spring season, Pains of Youth is eerily appropriate these two sides, in the third act, that Scott truly for the current world climate, as it deals with takes control of her role and becomes all the more Courtesy of scifllckb.com entering adulthood in a society recovering from captivating. As Freder, Luke Robertson convinc- Aliens loom over New York in Independence Day war. Set in post-war Vienna in 1923, the play cen- ingly plays an eccentric sociopath who instigates ters on the relationships between seven young and motivates his peers to achieve his own ends, By Kristine Ducusin, FCLC'04 tion of the female character, adults struggling to find their place in the world. and Robertson sharply portrays him as the pup- STAFF WRITER usually a major hottie. Vivica A. As several of them near graduation from medical peteer. Although, watching Robertson, you get the Fox plays a naughty stripper in school, they are forced to deal with the painful impression that Freder, himself, is the most in It's time to save planet Earth Independence Day and raunchi- realities of grown-up life and the mass disillusion- need. As a result, 1 didn't know who to feel angri- once again. No, there isn't a ly gyrates on her pole on stage, er with, Robertson's Freder for comet or an asteroid heading and during an unforgettable instigating, or the other characters our way. There are no aliens scene in Armageddon, Ben for succumbing to his blatant threatening to destroy the Affleck sexily plays with a box manipulations. Also noteworthy is human race and take over our of animal crackers on lovely the sense of humor Robertson planet. It's just a simple matter Liv Tyler's tummy. brings to the troubled character. of restarting the core of the Last on the checklist, a While a sullen play by nature, Earth with a couple of nuclear hunky guy must go save the Pains of Youth contains some blasts. Simple? Right. Since the planet and heroically return to lighter fare. For example, in the 1970s disaster flick The the arms of his aforementioned first act, Christina Lind and Van Poseidon Adventure, disaster true love, preferably in slow Hughes engage in a fast-paced ban- films have become a genre of motion. Ben Affleck and Liv ter that shows off the their knack their own. Last month, The Tyler do this in Armageddon, as for acute comedic timing. Lind and Core, starring Aaron Eckhart as do Will Smith and Vivica A. Hughes work quite well together, the super intelligent geophysi- Fox in Independence Day. The but hold their own alone. Lind is cist who discovers this out- much more dramatic Deep smart and engaging as the wasp-y landish phenomenon, and Impact features a touching Irene, while Hughes' childish Hilary Swank as the resident scene between Elijah Wood, expressions and mannerisms are hottie and astronaut assigned to pre-Frodo era, and Leelee the perfect match for his charac- bring the team into the core, Sobieski as they deal with the ter's nickname, 'little boy.'As the was released in theaters. As a pressures of their impending eldest of the characters, and most fan of these big budget, apoca- doom and awful haircuts. experienced in the ways of the 'real lyptic movies, I'm aware of the world,' Jeffrey Glaser's Alt is In the end, there isn't very same repetitive elements that much that separates The Core sobering as the most reserved suck me in every time. among these troubled individuals. from the rest of the disaster While not the juiciest role, there is On the web site Disaster movies. It's the same explosion something genuine about Glaser Online, webmaster and disaster scene done again and again, Fordham Theater Co. that makes you sympathize with enthusiast Colby Reeves writes except shot against different FCLC's final mainstage show: Pains of Youth him, for facing his problems, more that the key to a disaster movie back drops. In a BBC interview than anyone else. Finally, Taylor is an all-encompassing event with Cameron Winstanley, of ment that awaits them. The day before Marie Steel's insecure Lucy is delightfully pathetic. It is that has to be factually possible Total Film magazine, said, (Niketta Scott) is to graduate from medical school, heart wrenching to watch her be manipulated by and results in either the death of "Special effects alone are no it is revealed to her by a manipulative student, Robertson, but all the more fulfilling when she one or more persons in their longer enough to carry a movie Freder (Luke Robertson), and her mentor, Alt comes out of her shell, particularly in the third act. own domain or the complete or - it has to have interesting char- (Jeffrey G laser) that her boyfriend, Petrol (Van Visually, Michael Massee's freestanding set, with partial destruction of any vehi- acters or an interesting situa- Hughes), has fallen in love with another medical its sparse furniture, captures the vast, open land- cle or structure that humans tion." student, Irene (Christina Lind). In her grief, Marie scape of freedom that life in the boarding house would normally occupy. Think If you're craving a new disas- falls into the arms of her roommate, Desiree offers these characters. Yet, the persistent presence Harvey Fierstein sitting in his ter movie with familiar ele- (Michaela McManus). All the while, Freder is of closed doors and destination-less hallways car in Independence Day as ments and a predictable plot, conducting a medical study of his own, transform- manage to encapsulate the entrapped reality that another vehicle is hurled check out The Core at a theater ing the house's shy, innocent maid, Lucy (Taylor many of the characters face. Amela Baksic's sim- towards him. "Oh crap" is right. near you, but if you're looking Steel), into something much less angelic. To make ple costumes, while appropriate for the time peri- The Core achieves this through for a different yet classic disas- an understatement, Pains of Youth is a difficult od, are nothing new. They work best on the gen- the destruction of San ter flick, pick up an old play. For starters, the show is a translation, by tlemen of the show, particularly Hughes' prim, Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge dinosaur movie that you might Daphne Moore, of Bruckner's original 1920s buttoned-up suit that plays up his character's as it melts like a cube of ice into have heard of: Jurassic Park. 3€ Youth, which was penned in German. Translations childishness. Likewise, Robert Kaplowitz's music the Pacific Ocean. are never easy, as elements of a work are almost is fitting with its array of waltzes that add to the Next, a character or a set of Top Five Best always misunderstood, changed, or lost all togeth- ethereal mood. If nothing else. Pains of Youth is a characters must be introduced Disaster Flicks er. In the case of Pains of Youth, the script is laden fantastic showcase of the talent currently enrolled who possesses knowledge of with stiff and overly formal language that makes in the theatre program. Each actor understands the the impending disaster about to 1. Independence the dialogue seem disingenuous and too verbose. emotional intensity needed for his or her character doom Earth. Usually, these Additionally, Bruckner thrusts the audience into and is able to maintain as such for the entire show. characters either try to warn Day, 1996 the lives of the characters, with almost no exposi- Also, the two singers and accompanying pianist someone. In Deep Impact, Dr. 2. Deep Impact, tion, and forces viewers to spend a large chunk of who entertain the audience during the intermis- Wolff drives off of a cliff and time figuring out who is who. This is unfortunate; sions certainly deserve mention, as they bring the dies as he hastily races to warn .1998 because by the time I could actually connect and art form of cabaret to heights never before seen. the authorities of his discovery. 3. Daylight, 1996 sympathize with these characters the play was And with one final, unexpected twist at the end of In The Core, Aaron Eckhart's nearly over. Perhaps this is another issue spawned the show, Pains of Youth is a gratifying experi- character does much of the 4. Armageddon, from Moore's translation. Luckily, these are prob- ence. 38 same, minus careening off of a lems the show's actors gracefully surpass. Despite cliff and dying before anything 1998 the difficulty of both the language and material, truly impressive happens. 5. The Sum of All every actor pulls his or her weight, and then some. Then, there must be a Fears, 2002 Under the capable direction of Julie Boyd, the moment of obvious objectifica- Arts & Culture April 24, 2003 page 18 James Cameron Sits Down- Ghosts of Titanic

By J.P. Mangalindan, FCLC'05 Ernest Hemingway called it the mosl thorough investigation of STAFF WRITER 'moment of truth.'" the ship possible and captured Cameron forever embla- every moment of it, some 900 885 feet long and 46,000 tons zoned those last fateful hours, on film. The result of all deep, it was a leviathan, man's moments aboard Titanic in their efforts is the one-hour 3-D modern answer to the Tower of moviegoers' minds with the I MAX film currently in the- Babel. What was once a symbol 1997 film of the same name that aters, Ghosts of the Abyss, a of early 20th-century luxury is sailed into the history books as work of startling depth and now a slowly decaying shell of the #I grossing film of all time poignancy that explores Titanic Courtesy of yahoomovies.com its former self, resting two-and- and snagged 11 Oscars. Hardly like never before. Cameron and Paxton on the Abyss set a-half miles below the frigid shabby for the director of such Unlike most films. Ghosts waters of the North Atlantic films as The Terminator, Aliens, has no plot, other than the basic getting there to do it. There's in retrospect I realize that he seas. Rusticles of bacteria gnaw and True Lies. Cameron's next premise of Cameron and crew's such a sense of satisfaction to wanted me to be a catalyst for at decks of steel, slowly erasing project however, would not be exploration of the site. be making those images and to the audience and kinda bring all physical evidence of the another escapist film, but a pro- Everything is unscripted and know it's going down on video. the everyday man on the street RMS Titanic, a symbol of ject much closer to his heart, a- unrehearsed, which is immedi- You've got it." down to Titanic. I brought man's arrogance and immense subject that had been weighing ately obvious. Far from being a Capturing the wreckage something of the common tragedy, a subject of scrutiny on his mind since he first visit- drawback however, the freedom through the eyes of Cameron touch to it." and fascination. ed the Titanic wreckage in allows spontaneity and authen- and his crew would not have While the captivating visuals been possible without devising draw the audience into this new technology. Newer, smaller underwater netherworld, it is cameras and more advanced Paxton, with his boyish charm Remotely Operated Vehicles and optimism, who goes one were needed to reach and image step beyond the visuals and the unexplored areas of the forms a rapport with the audi- ship. The captured shots are ence. As the "everyman" narra- unprecedented, as he explores tor, audiences identify with him previously unseen areas like as he vocalizes his excitement, Molly Brown's stateroom. his fear, and his awe. His narra- Cameron, in an effort to tion, coupled with the appropri- breathe life into the static envi- ately moody orchestra accom- ronments and help audiences paniment (thankfully, Celine understand the human aspect of Dion's "My Heart Will Go ©n" the sinking, recreates the events is missing in action and hope- on the ship by superimposing fully stays that way) makes for reenacted scenes over the wreck an immersive audio experience. (fortunately or unfortunately, Ghosts of the Abyss is a labor Leonardo DiCaprio is nowhere of love by all involved, most

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Alanis Morissette, Goo Goo Dolls). The band packed up and Flashlight Brown headed to Los Angeles to record. Two songs eventually By Catharine McNelly, FCLC'05 Glory, and Simple Plan. They turned into an entire record with STAFF WRITER call themselves Flashlight Cavallo, and My Degeneration Brown, and they're currently on was released early this year on Just when you think the tour with recent sensation the Hollywood Records. Flashlight music industry can't possibly AIl-American Rejects. Brown hit New York's Irving handle one more pop-punk act, Flashlight Brown, hailing from Plaza with the AIl-American another appears. Good Toronto, Canada, fit perfectly Rejects on April 2. Taking the Charlotte's newest single into this already overcrowded stage first, and playing to a "Anthem" screams, "Don't want genre. After failing to catch the handful of high school-aged to be you, don't want to be just attention of local club owners in "punk" kids, they played fairly Courtesy of flashllghtbrown.com The newest entry into the pop-punk fray: Flashlight Brown like you," in reference to kids Toronto, the band created a well. Infectious ska guitar riffs, who are characterized by this make-believe booking agency - decent vocals, and an mediocre "pseudo-punk" culture as "prep- called Harry Wells Booking stage-presence had the audience original within the pop-punk who claim to be punk but py." What's striking is that this Agency - and began to set up jumping and head bobbing genre anymore. It's all been haven't a clue what the punk phase has almost com- shows that way. It worked and throughout the performance. It's done, and it continues to be Ramones stood for (i.e. Avril pletely taken over the . 77?/. eventually landed the group fairly obvious that these guys rehashed over and over again. Lavigne). Yet( as long as fanatics who stand outside of tour dates across Canada. After were once u full-fledged ska The same bands tour with each records continue to sell and the MTV's studio every afternoon. six years on the Toronto scene, band, but when they realized other non-stop. I can't remem- Good Charlotte guys keep How punk is that? As the trend Flashlight Brown had the break that ska wasn't "in" anymore, ber how many times I've seen a receiving air-time on MTV's All continues, another pop-punk act of a lifetime: an offer to record they decided to add a punkier Less Than Jake and New Found Things Rock, pop-punk is looks to join the ranks among two songs with famed producer sound, in hopes of gaining a Glory line-up. It's sad to think unfortunately, for the most part, Good Charlotte, New Found Rob Cavallo (Green Day, wider fan base. Nothing is too of a generation of musicians here to stay. 9€ Senior Week Events: Monday, May 12 - Saturday, May 17, 2003 Senior VVeek tickets go on sale on Monday, April 7 at the Graduate Salute in the Lowenstein Student Lounge on the 2nd Floor from 2:00 pm - 7=00 pm. Additional ticket sale dates will be posted. Admission to events is reserved for graduating seniors only. Questions? Please call 212-636-6250 and leave a message for the Senior Week Committee. Thank you.

MONDAY MAY 12th • Swing Into Senior Week On the Plaza, 9:00 p.m. Throw your mittens on your kittens and us on the plaza for some swing time with live music from Felix and the Cats. Don't know how to swing? Then take a lesson with swing dance instructors from a local dance studio. Feel free to enjoy the wine and cheese dur ing your dance break. TICKETS: $20.00 (Includes swing dance lessons, 3 glasses of wine, and gourmet cheese and crackers. Ticket, Fordham ID and valid Proof of Age required.) TUESDAY MAY 13th • White Water Rafting Meet outside of Lowenstein at 6:45 a.m.; bus returns to Fordham at 6 p.m. Brave the waves with your classmates and come white water rafting in the Poconos. A rafting trip on the Lehigh River s a great way to enjoy an exciting day of outdoor exhilaration. TICKETS: $30.00 (Includes cost of rafting and transportation.) • Trip to Atlantic City Meet outside of Lowenstein at 9:45 a.m.; bus returns to Fordham at 10:00.pm.Want to win back all the money you spent on tuition? Try your luck at the casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey. If gambling isn't your thing, then spend the day at the beach and shopping on the boardwalk. TICKETS: $25.00 (Includes a casino cash back voucher, meal coupon, and transportation. Proof of age required.) • New York Yankees vs. Anaheim Angels Meet in the Lowenstein Lobby at 6:45 p.m. We will be talking the subway to Yankee Stadium. Game time is 7:10 p.m. Come see the Bronx Bombers battle it out with the World Champion Anaheim Angels. Seating is in the mezzanine section. TICKETS: $20.00 WEDNESDAY MAY 14th • Trip to Montauk, Long Island Meet outside of Lowenstein at 6:45 a.m.; bus returns to Fordham at 6:00 p.m. Take a tour of the famous Montauk Lighthouse and shop at Gosman's Pier. TICKETS: $15.00 (Includes tour fee and transportation.) • The Bronx Zoo Experience Meet in the Lowenstein Lobby at 11:45 a.m. We will be taking the subway to the Zoo. What is the one thing that you haven't had the chance to experience during your four years at Fordham? Could it be THE BRONX ZOO? Here is your chance to ride the Safari Cable Cars and the Bengali Express Monorail, and to get up close and personal with the animals at the Children's Petting Zoo and the Congo Gorilla Forest. TICKETS: $5.00 (Includes admission to all areas of the Zoo.) • Movin' Outl Show time is at 8:00 p.m. at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 West 46th Street. Meet at the theatre. Move on out of college with the nit Broadway musical "Movin' Out", the show based on the music of Billy Joel and choreographed by Twila Tharp. TICKETS: $25.00 THURSDAY MAY 15th • An afternoon at the Plaza Meet in the Lowenstein Lobby at 11:45 am and we will walk to the Plaza Hotel as a group. The Plaza Hotel is located at West 60th Street off Fifth Avenue. Enjoy High Tea and a light lunch i n the Palm Court Restaurant at the Plaza Hotel to fuel yourself for tonight's cruise. TICKETS: $20.00 • Senior Cruise Arrive at 7:15 p.m. at the Intrepid Pier. Hoarding begins at 7:30 pm. Boat sets sail at 8:00 p.m. and returns at Midnight. Sail on the Hudson River and New York Harbor and enjoy the sights of the city that you called home for the last four years. The night includes a three-course meal, dancing, and an open bar. TICKETS: $75.00 (Ticket, Fordham ID and valid Proof of Age required.) FRIDAY MAY 16th • Family Mass and Reception Mass begins at 5:00 p.m. in the Law School McNally Ampitheatre; Reception is at 6:00 p.m. on the Plaza. Celebrate the joy of your accomplishments along with your classmates and your proud family. Each Senior will receive up to three complimentary tickets. Additional tickets may be purchased for $30 each. Tickets and Valid Proof of Age required. SATURDAY MAY 17th • Commencement 1:00 p.m. Join the entire Fordham University Community for the 158th annual Commencement on Edwards Parade at the Rose HiirCampus. • FCLC Diploma Ceremony 3:00 p.m. - Following Commencement, join your Senior Class on Martyr's Lawn to receive your diploma and congratulate yourself on a job well done. A light reception immediately follows. page 20 laughed our pre-pubescent laughs. It was fear subsided when we were far enough a rush, the thought of getting caught, the away. Having almost been caught, the Untitled danger of it all. We took several precau- escape from danger, and the joy of it all tions, vowing to stay at least a block made us laugh out loud. We promised to throw our By Tyler Ng, FCLC'05 away from any rrr one of our We Were markers in I never ran as fast as when I was back in homes and the first the fifth grade. A group of friends of gutter we mine, five of us in total, committed our the five of us, or at least saw before first acts of juvenile delinquency. A few rest of us scrib- dividing weeks prior, we began experimenting bled away. We \\/p to think so. and walking with graffiti. Growing up in New York were like pro- back to our City, we saw the writing on the walls fessionals, the five of us, or at least we homes alone. The next day at school we wherever we walked. We started off liked to think so. But we got careless. As would recall what had happened and small, writing on desktops, bathroom we were writing, we didn't notice a man confirm each other's increasingly exag- stalls, and playground benches, each of get into his car. He backed out of his dri- gerated account. We never mentioned us with our own little tag. After thor- veway at a high speed. The shiny black- how on our walks home we avoided the oughly marking our territory at P.S.I74, ness of his jeep reflected white light into walls. • we walked with a swagger, hardened our eyes as he called down with pride and arrogant because "we upon us. His almighty voice know something you don't know." We boomed, "Hey, I'm calling Constancy became imperialistic as thoughts of the cops!" We scattered, expansion grew to biblical proportions, running every which way. I By Claire Feilini, FCLC03 that is, to the next public school about ran down an alley and ten blocks.away. One day we gathered stopped with a friend rest- all the markers we could find in our ing behind a wall, looking frantically at each "We were the authors what do trains promise? _». . t _^ _H other and asking ana trie reaaers. the whereabouts she rolled out of this station; of our friends. We homes, Sharpies and other permanent found them running around by minutes, I missed. markers. I remember one of my friends the corner and resting by a bringing a Crayola marker and all of us white gate. We ran towards laughing because it said "Washable them, worried expressions Marker" on its side. We left around noon on all our faces, but relieved perhaps she missed me - the next day in broad daylight, not real- we were together. Before izing we were without the cover of we could catch our breath night, but we were eleven and didn't stay we saw the jeep again. We not knowing I was coming out that late. We began writing on lamp- jetted down the block and posts, mailboxes, and white walls, our kept running. I don't she gave in, and left- markers microscopic compared to the remember ever running as older boys who had wrote their tags in fast as I did at that moment. spray paint. It didn't matter to us that our I didn't feel my feet touch greater defeat to inscriptions were invisible from the adja- the ground, tears streamed cent sidewalk. We were the authors and down my face from the the readers. We smiled huge smiles and wind I created as I ran. The see something known pass

Tim by Claire Fellini, FCLC'03 away that not to have seen... Inhaling, I straightened my back and stepped through the open window. The curtains swirled around me and had I better loved- the blue light reflected my uniqueness docilely, simply, plainly - from the mirror into his eyes. would she have waited? I told him about windows. He brightened at the idea and loved it. onwards she travels Diving in, he crashed through my window, to places unknown to me, his grin reflected in shards of glass; Cleverness is worth a mess. both of us, Waiting. ;|& o

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By Matthew Chaprales, FCLC'05 the Milwaukee Bucks act as a repeat of one series. However, he failed to address trenches and move on to the NBA Finals. STAFF WRITER the '99 Knicks and their march to the how fatigue will ultimately factor into History would say it is Sacramento's Finals as an eight seed. Anything is pos- LA's playoff equation. turn, for the Kings are the only team to Well it's that time of the year again: sible when Payton steps on to the court. The NBA Playoffs are a long and have almost beat LA since their reign NBA playoff time. While the NBA If Payton can't lead an upset of the arduous seven weeks. Compounded by began in 2000. And in last year's Playoffs lack the do-or-die mentality of defending Eastern Conference champi- the sixty-odd postseason games they Western Conference Finals the Kings the NCAA tournament, they are an excit- ons, look for Iverson and the have played en route to the last three came about as close to "almost winning" ing seven weeks of basketball. This year Philadelphia Seventy Sixers to return to championships, you have a team that will as is humanly possible. Keon Clark has is shaping up to be especially appetizing, the Finals after a three-year hiatus. AI undoubtedly start to feel the long-term proved to be maybe the mdfct valuable because every one of the 16 teams in the (Allen Iverson) is the kind of player who effects of fatigue. In addition, being on off-season acquisition of any team. He is field could find themselves going home can put his entire team on his back, even the bottom half of the bracket means that a great role player with size and agility. after the first round. There are a few dis- if they are injury-ravaged. LA could possibly have to defeat Dallas, With Weiber, Clark, and Divac on the tinguishing factors that make this year's The Western Conference. As usual, Sacramento, and San Antonio in succes- floor at one time, Sacramento is guaran- playoffs a must see. the talk of the West around playoff time sion, all on the road. Does this mean teed to match up with any frontcourt in The Eastern Conference: If Jason is the Los Angeles Lakers. Yes they are they can't do it again, definitely not. the West. Kidd proved anything last year it was the three-time defending champions; yes However, if the Lakers do, it will be The Western Conference Finals will that he established himself as the most they do hold the NBA's second best about that time to qualify them as one of once again decide the NBA champions, dominant player in the East. Then, as if record since Christmas Day (38-14, only the great dynasties of all time. 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April 24, 2003 SPORTS COVERAGE VOLUME XXI, Issue 13 Fordham Baseball Inconsistent But Hopeful Future looks bright with young talent

By Justin Terranova, FCRH'03 mance, consistency has been the problem STAFF WRITER with the pitching staff. "They have been awesome at times, but it has been very up FCRH-Fordham's (7-17, 3-8) baseball and down performances, we have had team remains optimistic despite a tough start to the season. The season began by "When we are losing nine out of their first 10 games, but the team was able to pick up a few playing well I am wins once the Atlantic 10 conference play began. confident we can Senior Captain Tim Boyle believes the problems are due to the inconsistent play compete with any the team has produced. "We play well, then we regress. We started off real slow, team in the but the first A-10 weekend we were able to take two out of three games from league." Xavier and that got us going a little bit. When we are playing well I am confident ~ Senior Captain we can compete with any team in the league," Boyle said. Tim Boyle The teams hitting has improved recently, scoring over six runs a game, trouble stringing good starts together," since the dreadful start. "The lineup has said senior starter Derek Hucke. improved as the year has gone on, partic- Fordham Athleticst Hucke is red-shirting this season, but ularly with sophomores Jeremy will be back next season and will be Craig Tscheredniknov Bourgeois and Kevin Brush," Boyle another addition to what has the potential remarked. and Pirates respectively. Boyle. to be a solid starting rotation. As for this Bourgeois is hitting .357 and leads the Boyle thinks that even without these The pitching staff is led by freshman season, Boyle says their goal has not team with five home runs and 20 runs two top caliber players, this team is still pitcher, Craig Tscheredniknov, who changed all season. "We want to make batted in, while Brush is hitting .328 and heading in the right direction because of sports an impressive 3-0 record. Junior the A-10 playoffs. We are 3-8 in the leads the team in runs with 17. These two senior leadership and team unity. "It's John Baco is also putting up imposing league now, but we still have more than sophomores have done a good job of obviously going to be hard replacing numbers, despite his 1 -4 record, with an half the season left. We feel if we can get replacing Fordham's two hitting stars players like that, but I believe this year extraordinary 1.87 earned run average to 13 or 14 conference wins we will get from last year. Jason Collins and Bobby we are an overall better team. A very bal- with pitched two complete games under to the playoffs and than anything can Kingsbury, who both left after their anced line and everyone is improving, his belt. happen," said the senior captain. R^ junior years, were drafted by the Expos we are all playing together now," said Even with some top pitching perfor- The Futility is Over: Fordham Softball Climbs Back to Respectability The softball team is the best it has ever been

By Vin Gurrieri, FCLC'05 and that we would get off to a bit of a before the year is over. She's really STAFF WRITER slow start. But I think we've gained stepped it up offensively also. She's more confidence as the year has moved been a great addition to the team. FCRH-After suffering nearly two along and our play has definitely The team's pitching this year has been decades of losing seasons, Fordham improved. its strongpoint. The team ERA [Earned University's women's softball program Last year when you were hired, you Run Average] is right near the top of the has experienced resurgence this season came in a bit late and missed the recruit- A tlantic-10 Conference. Do you feel the under the leadership of second-year head ing period. Did the fact that you came on pitching has been the major reason for coach Bridget Baxter. Baxter, formerly a board late affect you and the team the team's success? Fordham Athletics standout player herself at Villanova recruiting-wise? I think the pitching is a major part of Softball coach Bridget Baxter University and a former Coach of the Oh yeah. Last year I didn't really have it. You can't just win with pitching Year at Cabrini College, has invigorated time to recruit any players. All of last though. We've picked it up in other areas the softball program and brought a win- year's team I inherited from the previous as well, especially defense. Our defense You mention going above and beyond ning attitude to the team—an attitude coach. This is the first year where I've behind the pitchers has been great. expectations. Do you feel this team is a that's become contagious among her been able to recruit and bring in my own Sports Information Director Joe contender in the Atlantic JO, particularly players. The Observer was recently able players. DiBari recently compared the job you 've the A-10 Tournament or is it too soon for to speak with Coach Baxter: One of the young, talented players done in turning this team around so this team? The Observer: Coach, The team got you've recruited is Michelle Schlichtig. quickly with the quick turnaround Dave Our goal this year was to improve. off to a bit of a slow start this year with a She broke the Fordham record for wins Clawson has done with the football team. Right now I think our main focus is just 4-7 start.. The learn though, has now in a season and has been your best pitch- What do you think about how quickly getting into the A-10 tournament. You upped their record to 23-13, including a er and also one of your best hitters. Can you've been able to turn this program know, the top four teams in the confer- school record 7 game winning streak. you comment on her play thus far this around? ence make it into the tournament and Do you feel the (earn has come together season? You know, 1 think I've gotten very right now our conference record is 4-4. as the year has moved along? Oh, Michelle's been tremendous. She lucky. I'm at a good school and I have a We just want to make into the tourna- Coach Baxter: Yeah, definitely. We might be a freshman but she doesn't play team made up of a bunch of great kids. I ment this year and whether we win in it have a really young team. We are made like a freshman. She plays with a lot can't say enough about how hard they've or not the season would be a success. up of mostly freshmen and sophomores more maturity. You know, the all-time worked this year. These kids have just Our goal is to make it into the tourna- and have only one senior. I think, com- record for wins in a season by a pitcher is gone above and beyond anyone's expec- ment this year and next year we might be ing into this year, we kind of expected 20 and she already has IS. She has a tations coming into this year. They've ready to contend for a title. p) that we would have to take a few bumps great chance of breaking that record been great all year long.