April 16,2004 to Issue: III
WHO WILL YOU VOTE FOR IN THE UPCOMING SGA ELECTIONS?
Automotive Crisis Page 10
BCC Scientists H ead to Brookhaven Page 11
Elections will take place from April 26 through May 1, 2004
The CC Afterlife By Vladimir Matos
Page 16 "t is your first semester here at should complete all sixty credits ing in hospitals, but there are other Bronx Community College. You required for graduation at BCC places were a nursing graduate with .are sitting in the cafeteria first. At the senior college, you can and A.A.S. degree may find jobs. munchini g away on one of those then concentrate on courses that These institutions include family three-dollar chicken wraps wonder- only pertain to the your major, for health centers, nursing homes, and ing what you are going to do with the most part. Furthering your edu- offices of doctors who are in private the associate's degree you will cation, not just to get a good job but practice. Nursing students should hopefully receive upon graduation. to learn more about your world, already know that graduates are eli- The truth is before your first semes- should be a priority. Students who gible to take the statewide R.N. ter began, you should ^_^_ Licensure exam (NCLEX- have already spoken to an RN) at the cost of approxi- academic advisor to plan mately $350; all students Page 17 out what degree you are required to be Basic would be seeking here at Cardiac Life Support BCC. If you plan well, (BCLS)-certified. Students your life post-Bronx also gain experience in Community College clinical settings at hospitals should be a successful and other institutions in the one. area. This not only gives One very important students the necessary fact that all students who experience in the field, but plan to immediately fol- also gives them an opportu- low up their education at nity to make connections BCC in a four-year col- with potential employers. lege is that your best bet is Once completed, this pro- to major in liberal arts, according to wish to pursue more specialized gram will help students become Communicator reporter by Geralde curricula at our college and go greater and more educated contribu- Parvilus. In this way practically all immediately into their respective tors to the medical field. * ij Javiis ^\rt Si your credits will be transferable to fields should know what kinds of The Paralegal Studies Program most four-year schools in the area opportunities exist out there in the is yet another excellent degree pro- as core requirements. If you play it world. gram offered at BCC. Once gradu- Page 24 smart, this translates into only The Nursing Degree Program ated with a A.A.S. degree in parale- attending a four-year school for here at BCC is one which has a gal studies, students may go work in only two or three years in order to great number of students enrolled. get your bachelor's degree. But you One only thinks of nurses as work- -Continued on page 3 THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16, 2004 Letter to the Editor Lack of Student, Faculty and Staff Attendance at the Friday, March 19, 2004 {went "Women in Music Past and Present" "Dedicated to Informative Excellence" t was very disappointing to my wife and myself to observe at last Friday's event that there were almost no The Student Newspaper of Ifaculty or staff members of BCC and very few students in attendance at the "Women in Music Past and Present" Bronx Community College of the City University of New York concert, sponsored by the Office of Student Activities. The performers were excellent. Annetta A. Aguilar and Located at: her String Beans combo performing Latin Brazilian Jazz W. 181st Street & University Avenue Bronx, New York 10453-3102 were equal to, if not better than, anyone you might hear at Colston Hall, room 605 an expensive jazz club in Manhattan. In addition, the food Telephone: (718) 289-5445 that was served free of charge was also very good. Fax: (718)289-6324 So the question becomes, why didn't more students, faculty and staff attend this event? After thinking about L-mail: [email protected]'dii this for a while and talking to my wife about it. who hap- It is the poliey of the City University of New York not to discriminate on the basis of race pens to be a musician -- we came up with this possible creed, national, origin, sex, age or handicapping condition in its educational programs, activ- answer: Most of the students, faculty and staff were ities, and employment policy, as required bj? law. Any person at BCC who believes he or she unaware the event was happening. If this answer is at least has been discriminated against should contact the BCC Affirmative Action Officer in partially true, the next question becomes, "Why is this so?" Based on our mutual experience (we both teach classes Language Hall, Room 31. at the college), we noted that no one ever came around to EDITORIAL BOARD our classes to inform the students about this event. And, President/Editor in Chief: Peter Salas within this same context (except for a flyer I received Vice President/News Editor; Fernando Lopez • Advertising Manager: Nadia Merhai through the college mail a few days before the event), we observed very few billboard posters around the campus Secretary: Oeralde Parvilus • Treasurer: Karen Rodriguez advertising the event. Faculty Advisor: Andrew Rowan • IOC Representative: Justin Shaw To check out these observations, 1 asked students in my class today if they were aware of last Friday's musical STAFF WRITERS event. Not one student indicated they were aware it was Amey Lachland • Anthony Perez • Aubeen Lopez • Geralde Parvilus happening. This was not a scientific survey, but it is a pret- Gwendolyn Diaz • Gyonogyi Ginger Suzchs • Jenise Decasseres • Rosa Gaston ty valid observation related to this problem. Veronica Feliciano • Vladimir Matos • Zioness Dawn As such, we would strongly suggest that the sponsors of CARTOONIST: Robert Perez events of this type, in the future, pay more attention to "getting the word out," to taking the time to visit class- GRAPHIC DESIGNERS rooms and letting the students know what is happening Peter Salas • Miguel De La Cruz • Hector Casado and, finally, coordinating musical events with the BCC Music Department that have faculty engaged in teaching Any BCC student or staff member can submit articles and photographs to The Communicator. and producing music, who could perhaps encourage their Please send them to us at Colston Hall 605, or use the envelope on the door. students to attend. What to do about faculty attendance? That's another question for which 1 have no answer or sug- All submissions are subject to review, and publication is not guaranteed. gestions.
The Valerie Capers Ensemble
will perform for the
BCC Community
Thursday, April 29, 2004
12-2PM
Gould Memorial
Library Auditorium
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Conic and hear one of BCC's own perform some of the best jazz you will ever hear played by an internationally acclaimed group led by BCC' Professor Emerita Valerie C'apers on piano and vocals.
This concert is sponsored by BCC's Department of Art and Music and BCC, Inc. THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16,2004
The Syllabus: Friend or Foe? Afterlife Or Why Using Your Course Syllabus Can Improve Your Overall Grade. i»___»___^__=^___ By Sophie Saint-Just, Writing Fellow
law offices (of course), banks, accounting and brokerage firms, insurance ome are a couple of pages long, time to look at your syllabus? Think of offices, the courts, schools, legal-aid offices, and government offices, among spelling the days of the week it as a contract you are bound to for others. Paralegals do much of the clerical work in offices, which makes them Swhen the class meets; they line only fifteen weeks. Any breach of con- an essential part of an office setting. It should be noted that this program has up dates and dreaded words like tract, such as systematic lateness or been approved by the American Bar Association. An excellent internship pro- "quiz," "midterm," "presentation," passivity, may have consequences on gram is also offered by this program. Another program which prepares you for "final exam" and "research-paper due your final grade. Ignoring your class careers in a business office-type setting is the Accounting Program (A.A.S. date." Others are as thick as a course syllabus can be a recipe for disaster, while reading it thoroughly and sys- degree). Graduates may go on to work as bookkeepers, cost-accounting clerks, package, with double-sided pages tematically can guarantee you greater junior accountants, and tax examiners for Uncle Sam. Furthering your educa- detailing class expectations and assign- ments. Dotted with lengthy recommen- academic success. Besides the usual tion at a four-year institution in accounting may lead you to become a Certified dations, they even offer scoring sheets suspects: course title, professor's Public Accountant. A solid internship program is also offered by the and clear grading criteria. Regardless name, meeting dates, class times and Accounting Program to allow students to gain priceless work experience. of their length, the syllabi of my early location, changes in schedule, holi- The Business Administration Program (A.S.) prepares students to be lead- student life ended-up at best in a neg- days, and assignments, here is what ers in a corporate environment. Options in accounting, management, market- lected folder and at worst lost, crum- you might want to look for: ing and sales, and computer programming arms students with the necessary pled or forgotten in my backpack. • Important dates and deadlines tools to be successful in the respective departments in business and other types Huffing and puffing between different such as the midterm exam and the last of organizations. Business students are also encouraged to go on to four-year CUNY campuses, more preoccupied day to turn in the research paper. Know schools and receive bachelor's degrees in their area of interest in the business with juggling different adjunct posi- them for each of the classes you are world. tions and paying my out-of-state taking that semester. Your mission Advertising Art & Computer Design trains students in the skills they can tuition than with class performance, I here, if you accept it, is not to find use to build on their artistic talents for use in the commercial world. One can failed to see them for what they were: yourself cramming for exams or writ- work in an ad agency, corporation, television network, and in other outlets to professors' personal maps to guide ing your papers at the last minute. help sell products and ideas in the marketplace. As with anything else in the their students into the course unknown • The type of work you are expect- twenty-first century, much design and art in this field relies on computers. territory. And 1 am not the only one to ed to produce: Whether it is oral, or Secretarial Studies graduates are heavily trained in computer applications, fail to recognize the value of a syl- written, it will probably necessitate Internet research as well as e-mail, typing, transcription, and office procedures labus. planning and research. Moreover, you to prepare them for clerical work in any office setting. Once graduated in this Many C.U.N.Y students work full- want to have to time to understand field, students go on to become administrative assistants who are the backbone time, take more than three classes, and what format, let's say, your composi- in any office setting. Without them, documents would not be produced as effi- have family responsibilities. For a tion should take. Bear in mind that an ciently,which could freeze any business in its tracks. number of them, getting a college edu- accurate bibliography takes a little It is dually noted that BCC offers more degree programs. I apologize for all cation rhymes with last minute work, time to compile. Will you have to fol- omissions. If this writer were to describe all of them, it would take about three poor preparation for class, and inabili- low conventions such as MLA or APA? whole issues of The Communicator. I don't think my colleagues would appre- ty to meet deadlines. It does not have Can workshops at the new Writing ciate that. Besides every student should take the time to read the College to be, even for those who have to fit Center, in the Lower Level of Catalog (as was taught in OCD) or go online to numerous duties in their busy lives. Philosophy Hall, help you express www.bcc.cuny.edu/DegreePrograms. We should all be well-informed students Students who do not 'give their cours- yourself better? Should you meet with just as much as well-educated. There is a difference. Stay tuned for part two es' syllabi a second look make a huge one of the Writing Fellows before- where more information and orientation will be provided. mistake. They simply do not realize the hand? contractual importance of the course • The breakdown of the overall syllabus. After paying one month's grade. This one is not to be trifled deposit, one month's fee to a realtor, with. Do the math; this can literally and one month of rent, would you sign make you or break you. Not only do a lease without thoroughly reading students with good GPA's usually iden- what you commit yourself to? No tify the class assignments that count The place to be Way! Well, a class syllabus is very the most, but they also take into similar to a lease. account what may seem secondary. Why? For one, professors design Getting an A can come down to: not them with their students' responsibili- being absent more than three times, Challenged ties for the class in mind. Yes, you've being on time, participating in class just read "design." In a syllabus, little and handing in one's papers on time. is left to chance. Most syllabi have a Attendance, punctuality and participa- structure and a pattern to them. In tion matter: in some classes, they other words, assignments are often amount to 5 to 10% of your grade. > Rewarded interrelated and the order in which they • Key course concepts and themes. are presented is significant. It's up to Look for topics and subheadings in you to look for the logic or the mean- your course outline. Relate the chap- ing imbued in the syllabus by your pro- ter's titles of your book to particular fessor. Furthermore, if you examine it questions and problems that you may > Yourself carefully, you will realize that your have or which arise. Also, check the course outline offers more than direc- definitions of unfamiliar words as well tions on how to pass the class: it simul- as of words whose meaning you think M&rymotmt College of Fc*dhatfr> University — & v*f>ine/n;>& Catholic taneously tells you how to get an A and you know. Finally, devote some time •soiled «i tarrytown., H.f., wharei .wbtidwrts m*t> i&aiifmged to *shwv* warns you about what may make you to knowing the vocabulary in the disci- their academic, professional wwt personal gwafe* Whwei a, fberal arts. «
So, You Want To Be A Nurse? The Inter Mix Cultural Club By Paula Wickland, Coordinator of BCC the Nursing Program By Brian Powell
s Coordinator of the to develop ideas and programs Joining our club will inspire you 1199/SEIU sponsored nurs- aimed at resolving real life issues to succeed in college and achieve A ing program at Bronx that continue to present an ongoing your goals. Community College, I constantly challenge. The Inter Mix Cultural Club hear about the shortage of registered As an academic advisor/coun- participates in almost every event nurses in the country. One result of selor, I'm committed to giving a on campus and they are always this shortage is that many hospitals student correct information. I am successful. Some of our past equally committed to giving infor- are offering registered nurses a events were fashion and talent starting salary of about $50,000 per mation that will rightfully encour- shows. Our main goal is to uplift year. By most standards, $50,000 is age their academic and professional and unite with other clubs and a great starting salary. This means, success. By being open to a stu- of course, that nursing is a great dent's questions and concerns, I can students for future events to career choice; or is it? help that student make realistic come. Nursing is a very serious profes- steps towards a realistic goal. One of our future events this sion. Many students don't fully Many of the students I advise r i a n Powell semester is called "Extra Credit" understand the dedication and sacri- have full-time employment obliga- where there will be three different Ihe Inter Mix Cultural Club fice involved in pursuing a nursing tions. Time release from their place sound waves of non-stop music. consists of forty-seven career. As a result, students some- of employment is of concern to This event will take place towards members and is always times entertain unrealistic ideas them. Some students have families T! the end of May. "Extra Credit" is looking for more. We are located about what it takes to become a and for them, child-care is a press- a great way to end the semester. If at Roscoe Brown Student Center licensed healthcare provider. ing issue. Almost all students have you like what we stand for and on the third floor, room 3H. We Undergoing training to become a concerns about finances and the what we are about, please come gather for meetings every nurse is a full - time commitment. most notable issue for most is the and join the Inter Mix Cultural Thursday. You must be willing and able to availability of funding throughout Club. The Inter Mix Cultural Club dedicate countless hours outside of their academic careers. Working If you have any questions or students cannot afford to decrease was founded and originated by the classroom to study, practice, and want to know more about our club theory application. It is best to have their full - time employment to part Wendy Small and Charlene you can visit our room or contact reliable study partners and devoted - time status. Students with families Powell in September 2002. Our Brian Powell via e-mail: study groups. It is equally impor- cannot afford to compromise the club focuses on unity, peace, con- Rasnose@yahoo. com. tant to have good time management value of full - time care for their sciousness, roots, culture, and skills. children. Maintaining a good bal- loyalty. We welcome all heritages. One primary function of a com- ance between work, family, and Our current officers are Brian petent nurse is the ability to double- educational requirements is key to Powell (president), Kevin check his/her work. If the doctor .everyone's success. Campbell ..(vice-... prudent)* cxHnmits an error in writing a • ^^^tij||||i6"time, students'-give Monique Swaby (treasurer), scription, the nurse is often penal- voice ..t6ine difficulties they Kadene Samuels (I.O.C. rep), and ized for wrongfully administering encounter in, me nursing program. medicine. A nurse shares responsi- They do not understand why, given faculty advisor Laton Murray. bility in the care and well being of a the high demand for nurses in the We have a history of setting a patient. A nurse must possess healthcare field, earning their pace and trend with our vibes that strong reading comprehension skills degree and becoming a licensed even the obvious can see. Our and have a solid knowledge of math practitioner is such an extensive club has gained a level of respect and science related procedures. It is process. My response is always for our uniqueness, which we are also important that a nurse be will- intended to make them think; to proud of and will maintain. ing to learn and able to follow direc- make them realize that nursing is a tions. Many nursing programs career choice that not require that applicants have above only demands a lot average GPAs and that they meet from them, but also certain pre-clinical course require- expects a lot of them. ments before being admitted. A nurse is responsi- Determined to meet the demands ble for a life. To any of the nursing shortage and commit- one person on any ted to maintaining quality nursing given day, the life care, Bronx Community College that hangs in the bal- teamed up with 1199 SEIU, New ance is that of their York's most renowned healthcare mother, their father, union. I was hired as Coordinator their.^ sister, their for this joint venture in October of brother, or their 2002. I assist in the upkeep of train- child. There is no ing standards by attending regular room for error. meetings of both organizations. So, what deter- This ensures that I maintain an mines who will be a ongoing relationship with both fac- successful nurse? TitifwtaKlfrOiiMfeMM ulties and that I have up-to-date Professor Ellen VMflWHVnVmif |ffimiQV V ^R JlWw ffilSH^MUmrl^M I TflBWHWr ^ffRWW4 Wf i^ ^^piwv fliWP ^i^^ffw^HHb- Wl^P S^B WH1* HWw Brt^HW ?^^W ^^^^Hr JW information about the curriculum. Hoist, MS, RN, and ite«v^l«c*l^8*«i*wrfwwrotf GtyjMwrijflirliH^ThfiiiMltiwlhtll^ I also attend meetings with other Director of the LPN counselors in various fields of study program at Bronx at BCC. We exchange ideas and Community College, experiences, as well as information sums it up quite sim- about the academic, financial, and ply. "Only the personal challenges we know many cream," she says, students face. This collaborative "rises to the top." effort allows us greater insight into the specific needs of the student body. We are also THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16,2004 BCC Students Attend a Production of Mother Courage at the Classical Theater of Harlem By Jenise DeCasseres and Fernando Lopez,
n Saturday February 28, 2004, "for them to be able to read better and whichever side was more profitable at theme," said Michael Witter, student Bronx Community College see different options that are available the moment. Mother Courage's main and Vice president of the Student Ostudents, along with Prof. to them." concern was survival and the Thirty Government Association here at BCC, William. Washington of the English First performed in 1941, the set of Years' War granted her the opportunity "and I'm a firm believer of people hav- Department, Prof. Jean Shaddai of the Mother Courage displayed the illusion to gain profit to provide for herself and ing to fight for what they believe in." Education and Reading Department, of a grey war zone with stacked sand- her children. So great is Mother After this long performance, all of and Ms. Kathy Savage of Student bags, gates with circular electrical Courage's desire for profit that even the cast members regrouped on stage to Counseling went to Harlem to view a wiring for security and wooden poles after screening the corpses of her chil- sign autographs, answer any questions theater production of Bretolt Brecht's with wiring in the background. Also, dren, Swiss Cheese and Kattrin, and and concerns, and to receive extended most recognized play Mother Courage there were three television screens, being informed personally by her son praises from BCC students and faculty. and Her Children under the direction of which showed what scene the play was Eilif of his up coming execution, with- Even with fatigue in their eyes due to a Christopher Me Elroen at the Classical enacting, along with spontaneous dis- out shedding a tear, Mother Courage wonderful, heartfelt performance, the Theatre of Harlem (CTH). plays of the narrator at the beginning of harnesses ambition, strength and members answered each question as This evening was made possible each scene. The amazing sound effects courage to continue her journey follow- precisely and elaborately as possible to because of a proposal submitted by of gunfire, battle, winter winds, drums ing armies with the will to survive. This gain the understanding of everyone. Profs. Washington and Shaddai and and a marching band, brought the audi- play and its characters were remarkable These exceptional actors and actresses Ms. Savage, to President Williams' ence into a war like setting, making the and communicated the theme that explained that it took weeks of patients, office, where it was fully funded. The setting feel realistic. Mother Courage "nothing good comes out of war." which has contributed to their success. proposal, entitled "The Cultural and Her Children begins during the BCC students really enjoyed the By attending this play, BCC stu- Exploration and Discovery Project ," bloody religious Thirty Years' War, play, especially since it forced them to dents and faculty members were pro- sought funding to enable BCC students which took place in 15th century reflect on the consequences of profi- vided with the opportunity to bond in to attend cultural events and to expose Europe. This war claimed the lives of teering from war. They further an entertaining, as well as educational them to some of the many creative Mother Courage's sons, Swiss cheese expressed satisfaction in watching a environment, beyond the BCC campus! activities around New York City. and Eilif, and her mute, mentally chal- great play, especially in Harlem. The CTH first opened its doors only five The targeted students were those lenged daughter, Kattrin. experience broadens a student's hori- years ago and has been rewarded with who are enrolled in courses like At the beginning of the play, Mother zon, not just theater-going but also five OBIE awards and forty-one English 15 (Writing on Drama), RDL Courage accurately foretells the fates drama classes that are offered here on AUDELCO nominations for perform- 11 (College Reading and Study Skills), of her children. Until the death of her campus. Brigitte Smith, a student in ances such as, The Blacks, Romeo and the Honors Program and Media Studies children and/or sons' enlistment into English 15, and who is also an inspiring Juliet, Hamlet, Medea, and Native Son. Students. the military, Mother Courage and her actress, said that the class she's taking This theatre is a not-for profit profes- "We want to introduce students to offspring traveled though out Europe is very informative with regards to act- sional theatre company. It was co- theater so that they can be able to rec- pulling a canteen wagon filled with ing. For students like Brigitte, going to founded by Alfred Preisser and ognize the universal themes one finds goods. It was fully stocked with sup- this play was more of an "incentive Christopher McElroen. They combined in drama and use them as guideposts in plies and common necessities such as rather than a class requirement." their life savings to establish this "hid- their daily lives," said Professor food and clothing that she sold to "I've enjoyed the characters of this den" gem in the heart of Harlem. Washington. He added that it is also whomever she could. They followed play because of their revolutionary
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The Iraqi War and the Opposition to It; A News Analysis, One Year Later I,, i i i .- U^^^L^, .^..^.....-..u^..,...... By Fernando Lopez
ne year later, the war in Iraq debates? Or will the outcry slowly pointing this out, and John Kerry as Afghanistan. has left a nation divided and fade into vapor as opponents are been aloof about dealing with the A poll conducted by the Pew Oa world separated. March 20, reluctant to appear as appeasers? It is issue. Indeed, if the antiwar left does Research Center for the People and 2004 marked the one-year anniver- now a question of Bush's creditabili- successfully force the Iraq issue, the the Press shows that 62% of sary of the Iraqi war, a military suc- ty and judgment. combined forces will put Kerry in a Americans feel that the war in Iraq cess for the United States and her For Bush, the war in Iraq has stifled position and he would be helped the overall war on terrorism, allies for the overthrow of Saddam imperiled his bid for re-election. forced to make a coherent stance. while 28% said that it hurt. But, Hussein and the tyrant that he was. Things have really gotten so over- It remains to been seen, though, among foreign countries, those in No question about it, the capture of whelmingly messy that it is hard for because the Democratic caucuses Britain 36% say that it helped while Saddam is historically significant and him to stay above the fray by painting have demonstrated that the Iraqi war 50% said it hurt. In France, only 33% will remain in the minds of many in a coherent picture, much less a pretty is the least important issue to voters. feel that war in Iraq helped the war our generation for their lifetimes. one about this war, without having to President Bush cannot seem to stress on terrorism, while 55% said that it However, just that quickly, and defend himself. Bush's focus prima- enough the fact that war in Iraq was hurt. In Germany, the numbers are equally as significant stepping onto rily on foreign policy runs into prob- part of the overall war against terror- still negative; only 30% of Germans the public arena, is the dissent that is lems, mainly for the rationale and ism. "We are the nations that have feel that the war in Iraq helped, while resonating throughout the world and failure to uncover weapons of mass recognized the threat of terrorism, 58% said that it hurt the overall war extremely hard to ignore, much to the destruction (WMD) in Iraq. and we are the nations that will defeat on terrorism. In the United States, the dissatisfaction of the Bush adminis- The economy is highly unstable that threat," he said in a March 19th Pew Research Center highlighted the tration. because jobs are scarce; resources speech. "There is a dividing line in political divide; 82% of Republicans But as we head towards the presi- have been sucked up by the war. Life our world, not between nations and feel that the war in Iraq was good for dential politics of November, both is hard for lower- to middle-class not between religions or cultures, but the overall fight against terror, while sides of the ideological spectrum will families. The likely democratic nom- a dividing line separating two visions only 46% percent of Democrats feels merge into the hot-button issues inee John F. Kerry has been surging of justice and the value of life." so as well. pressing the nation today -- jobs and along through the primaries mainly Certainly, though, the 9/11 commis- So we are off to the elections, but the economy — and the ever-increas- for that domestic reason. Kerry likes sion's investigation doesn't help him, before this highly polarized and cul- ingly higher reach it takes to get a to also highlight that if Bush intends and, just recently former White turally driven issue goes off to the college education these days. This to use national security as his central House Anti-terror advisor Richard races and goes down into the history issue is one of the most important issue, "bring it on," he says, after Clarke, in an interview with CBS' 60 books, it is important to note this for ones for students. These issues will winning numerous primaries and Minutes, may have dropped the polit- future reference: the war in Iraq, be debated in the political spotlight caucuses. ical bombshell against the Bush which will eventually lead to a dem- and will eventually cloud and out Contrary to his popularity, though, administration. Mr. Clarke said clear- ocratic statehood, is grand indeed. muster the central issue surrounding is his past position on this very Iraqi ly that the Bush Administration But equally important to note is that the war in question. The question for issue. Mr. Kerry did support the ignored threats of terrorism before the opposition towards it is signifi- the anti-war left is, can they continue authorization to use force in Iraq and 9/11 and then, afterwards, pointed cant and global in scale. In fact, it is to force the Iraqi war issue as a major also supported the unpopular Patriot towards Iraq, even though it was the biggest thus far. And the two point of topic during the presidential Act Bill. The Republicans have been clear that Al Qaeda was to blame in sides will always be tied together. THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16,2004 Wfey pring has arrived at last, mented according to the style main idea is that writing is a tool that students take at least one of and, to paraphrase the required by the discipline of the that helps students master the con- their two required WI courses while Spoet, if spring comes, can subject, for example, American tent of the course. In other words, taking or after passing English 11. early registration be far behind? Psychological Association (APA) writing is not just a means of Since the instructor will be The answer is, of course, that it will style for psychology. You can also demonstrating what you know, but injecting writing into the course in be here before we know it, so now expect what is termed "low-stakes" a way of learning. The instructors many ways, you can expect to find is the time to consider what courses writing assignments such as jour- who teach WI courses have them- essay questions on your course you need to take. When you are nals, brief summaries of assigned selves been instructed in Writing tests, not just multiple choice, fill- making your selections, think WI-- readings, and self-assessments of Across the Curriculum techniques ins, or other questions requiring as in Writing Intensive. your learning process. A common and have a special interest in using short-answer responses. The essay For the last two years, BCC stu- method is the three-question tech- writing to enhance critical thinking or paragraph response to a test dents have been required to take at nique, in which students, at the end skills and to help you master the question can be a better measure of least two Writing Intensive courses of a class, answer the following: 1) content of your course. what you know than a multiple- in order to graduate. Your What is the most important thing I Another goal of the WI courses choice question that can be Registration Guide and Schedule of learned in the last hour? 2) What is to improve writing skills by giv- answered with a guess. Of course, Courses will inform you as to needs further clarification? 3) How ing students lots of practice, not it takes an instructor more time to which courses are designated WI can I obtain this clarification? A just in English classes, but in other evaluate so.much writing, so the and when they meet. If a section of professor may collect the answers courses as well, and, of course, as WI sections are smaller than others. a course is Writing Intensive, its to these questions and use them to we all know, practice makes per- This is a great advantage for those number is followed by a W. Keep help plan the following classes. fect. A more distant goal is to who like extra attention from their in mind that some sections of a But even if the answers remain in enhance performance on the CPE instructors. And who doesn't like a course may be Writing Intensive your personal journal or notebook, (CUNY Proficiency Exam), which little extra attention now and then? while others are not. But what, you the act of formulating them in writ- students need to pass in order to For further information on WI may wonder, is the difference? ing may help you focus on what graduate. Since the three-hour, (Writing Intensive) courses and What exactly does that "W" after a you have learned and what you still two-part exam requires good writ- Writing Across the Curriculum course number indicate? need to review. By writing down ing skills, it seems logical that it is (WAC), see Professor Laraine In a course section designated as the answers to these three ques- in a student's interest to take WI Fergenson of the English Writing Intensive, you can expect tions, you become a self-aware courses to help prepare for it. Department or Professor Lynne many different types of writing learner actively taking part in your There will be WI courses offered to Ticke of the Social Sciences assignments, both formal and infor- own education. students who may be taking Department. mal. 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If the VPAA determines that the of their own efforts unless teamwork or and problems by themselves is central to the course without the knowledge or consent of matter is academic, the college's regular pro- other collaborative efforts are being clearly educational process. Since academic integri- the instructor; cedures in terms of grading and appeals, as encouraged by the instructor. ty is vital to BCC as an institution of learn- B. Plagiarism contained in the Committee on Academic B. Students are required to appropriately ing, faculty members will make every effort Plagiarism is a form of academic dishon- Standing's Codification dated May 16, 1996 identify direct quotations and paraphrased to uphold this "Policy on Academic esty which occurs when individuals attempt (the "CAS Codification"), shall be followed. opinions, ideas, and data when they are Integrity" (hereinafter the "Policy"). Faculty to present as their own, ideas or statements If the VPAA determines that the matter is incorporated into the writing of papers, will act in accordance with this Policy and that have come from another source. disciplinary, then it shall be handled as a dis- examinations, class projects, etc. all other University policies and applicable Examples of plagiarism include, but are ciplinary violation in accordance with C. Students shall follow the directions of bylaws. not limited to, the following: Article 15 of the bylaws. the course instructor or course proctor II. Definitions 1. Failing to acknowledge (give a cita- The VPAA and the VPSD will keep a regarding permissible materials in the class- tion for) the ideas of another person, record of any reported incident completely room at the time of examinations. The two most common violations of aca- whether or not such ideas are paraphrased; separate from the student's other college demic integrity are cheating and plagiarism. D. No student shall give or receive any 2. Attempting to rewrite borrowed mate- records. Only the VPAA shall have access to assistance or communicate in any way with A. Cheating rial by simply dropping a word here and records concerning academic violations, but Cheating is defined as a) taking or giv- another student while an examination is in there, substituting a few words for others, or s/he may supply them to the VPSD or the progress. ing help on a test; b) using unauthorized moving around words or sentences; Student Disciplinary Committee when and if books, papers, notes or unauthorized pre- E. No student shall attempt to obtain or 3. Failing to place quotation marks it is appropriate to do so. Records concern- disseminate the content of any examination prepared materials during an examination; around borrowed material in the approved ing a student's academic integrity shall be c) passing off another person's work as one's prior to its distribution by the proctor. style. It is no defense to claim that one has destroyed six years after an individual stu- F. No student shall submit the same own in the case of projects, papers, portfo- "forgotten" to do so; and/or dent's graduation or other separation from lios, lab reports; or d) falsifying reports that work to more than one instructor without the 4. Presenting as one's own work a paper the College. If the VPAA sees a pattern of prior approval of the course instructor. clinical procedures were completed, and or computer program prepared by another reports about a particular student, the VPSD fabricating data such as vital signs, lab G. All students are expected to help person, whether by another student, friend, will be consulted and the faculty member insure academic integrity. Students should reports, etc. or family member, or by a business that sells informed so that the seriousness of the prob- Examples of cheating include, but are inform the professor if they suspect cheating such papers or programs to students. lem is addressed by further grade penalties, or plagiarism. Student assistance in this mat- not limited to, the following: disciplinary action, appropriate counseling 1. Copying an examination or assign- III. Faculty Responsibilities ter is confidential. A. Allegations of cheating may be or other measures consistent with the CAS V. Student Rights and Appeals ment that will be submitted as an individ- Codification in cases of academic violations referred to the Vice President of Student In cases in which the matter is referred to ual's own work; and by reference to Article 15 of the bylaws Development (the "VPSD") to be handled the Vice President of Student Development 2. Procuring and distributing answers to in cases of disciplinary violations. (See also examinations in advance; under the student Disciplinary Procedures in to be treated as a disciplinary violation, Article 15 of the Bylaws of the City Student Rights, below.) 3. Using answers on examinations that C. Allegations of cheating or plagiarism, Article 15 of the bylaws fully describes the University of New York, as amended by the student's rights. have been obtained in advance; if proven, may result in disciplinary acrion 4. Unauthorized collaboration on work, Board of Trustees on February 24, 1992 (the "bylaws"). pursuant to Article 15 of the bylaws, with submitted as one's own; penalty ranging from failure in the course to 5. Having another person take an exami- B. Allegations of plagiarism may be OOPS! JM t The following information was inadvertently omitted from the "Finding Money for College" article by Staff Reporter Geralde Parvilus, featured in the March issue of The Communicator DID YOU KNOW 17 International CUNY students are able to obtain free legal advice for all immigration related issues through the Immigrants' Center at City College or Hostos CC. Contact Ms. Alba Cancetty, ^•-•;W International Student Advisor at Loew Hall, Rm. 223. AUGU: Perkins loan recipients are able to have a portion of their loan written off, if you are would in field such as education, social work KKOTYl mm ''. ', •. j;. -''.;. -,''•- or the medical profession in a community in which the government 8 deems the need is great. • International Fl status student may be eligible to work on campus cu and be abl*> to obtains a social security card. There are websites .like www.freegovmoney.net that can assist and guide you with grant writing. Therei are websites like ww\v.accpeted.com that can help you with college application essays and resumes. ^ Are you ^% Websites like www.essayedge.com and www.freschinfo.com offer ^ interested in: ^^ tips and sample essays for scholarships and college applications. Courses at the baccalaureate evel in Sometimes additional funding becomes available and work-study computer technologies, hospitality and business, tudents may ask for an extension upon completion of their current award. architecture and engineering technologies, CUNY granted a "one time" award of $36,000 in scholarships to human services, and app iecl mathematics be disbursed to international Fl status students, of seventy-two CALL THE OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS @ 718.260.5500 BCC students received $500 each. for information about ail our majors and how to apply to City Tech directly. NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, 300 JAY ST. BROOKLYN, NY 11201 THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16,2004 Calling BCC Student Runners and Volunteers! The 26th Annual Hail of Fame 10K Run Urges You to Participate he BCC community would like you, the student, to run or walk in the 26th Annual Hall of Fame I OK Run & 2 Mile TFitness Walk on Saturday, May I, 2004. It is an annual event that is held right here on campus. Every year, the day is filled with fun and excitement. And you can all get in on the fun. Come join your fellow students faculty and staff on this day. You can begin by logging onto www.bcc.cuny.edu/10krace or calling the lOK Hot Line (718) 289-5989 to get more details on how you can register. BCC stu- dents can enter the race for only $7. The race is open to men and women of all ages. There will be prizes for winners in all categories. Prizes range from a color Finish here. TV to a DVD player and much, much more! Tee shirts and medallions will be given to the first 400 who register. All entrants will receive certificates. "For non-runners, we would like your help as volunteers," states Curtis Dixon, coordinator of Bronx Community College's 26th Annual Hall of Fame 10K Run & 2 Mile Fitness Walk. This is his second year managing the race. The best way to let us know your interest is to call the hotline - (718) 289-5989 - and express your interest to run or volunteer. "What's most exciting about the 10K Race is it will be a fun 800-23 outing. It should be a sunny, comfortable spring day. If it isn't, t *? (4*633-2502, c that's OK, too, because real runners don't let the weather hold them back. They come to compete, rain or shine," Mr. Dixon noted. A retired New York City police detective, Mr. Dixon, who has been coordinating races for years, attributes his fit con- dition to 40 years of running. Mention a marathon and he's ready to compete. He's run in 12 New York City Marathons. ION A COLLEGE Before he retired in 1992 as a detective, he competed as a th Aveciue. New Rocheile, member of the New York City Police Department basketball team; three of those teams won the National Police Olympic Championships.
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id you know that each year, cannot give blood. If you have ever used As a Bronxite, I have a vested interest education. Several myths and phobias, patients in Bronx hospitals use intravenous drugs (illegal IV drugs) you in working to strengthen, educate, protect exacerbated by apathy, are also barriers. Dmore than 57,000 units of blood, are prohibited from donating. If you and heal my community. My interest is Medical advances have actually yet Bronx residents donate only 12,500 have been an inmate of a correctional also in helping to ensure that much need- increased the need for blood and blood pints of blood each year? With a county institution for more than 72 consecutive ed resources of all types are available to products, and donation sites are not population of over 1,000,000 this amount hours, you must wait twelve months from those of us who call the Bronx "home." always convenient or accessible. seems miniscule. We should be able to the date of your release before you can My current mission, both professionally Bronx Community College ceased fill our community's needs. However, give blood. Federal, state and local and personally, is that of the blood sup- hosting blood drives because of the filling this need is difficult. It is difficult health agencies set these guidelines. ply. The question I ask myself daily, is objections raised by some students who because of the many reasons people are The Food and Drug Administration "Will there be enough?" were declared ineligible to donate based denied the opportunity to donate blood. (FDA), the federal agency that regulates Over the past year, we have experi- on the countries from which some of the New York City needs your help! blood collection in the United States, has enced several shortages in the blood sup- students hailed, and the length of time There will be an informational meeting issued requirements regarding donor cri- ply, which is pretty frightening. It is also that they spent there. Many students were on Wednesday, April 14, 2004, from 1:00 teria based on travel to why I am a blood donor, and encourage chagrined at being advised that they to 2 pm, on the topic of blood donations countries where there are cases of others who are medically eligible to could not donate. It is difficult to be will- for students, faculty and staff in bovine spongiform encephalopathy donate as well. According to the New ing to participate in a lifesaving practice, Schwendler Auditorium. Please plan to (BSE), also known as mad cow disease. York Blood Center, nine out of ten of us only to be told that you cannot. attend. The basis of the rule is the theoretical risk will need blood at some time in our lives. At New York Blood Center, we face Staff from the New York Blood of transmission of variant Creutzfeldt- Blood is in constant demand for treat- extraordinary challenges day after day in Center will be available to answer any Jakob Disease (vCJD) by blood transfu- ment of accident cases, cancer victims, our efforts to help make sure that there is questions or concerns that you may have. sion. The risk is considered theoretical and for use during surgery. The need for enough blood to meet the needs of In the meantime, should you have any because there has been no case docu- blood never takes a holiday. The donated patients in our community hospitals. questions that require an answer from a mented where blood transmission of CJD blood can be used either as whole blood These challenges notwithstanding, if medical professional, please call 1-800- has occurred in humans. for one patient or, after separation into there is any man or woman who is 688-0900. Therefore, if between 1980 through components, to help as many as five deferred from giving blood based on the Here's a quick overview of guidelines 1996, you have spent time that adds up to patients. regulations set forth by the governmental for donating blood. The general rules are three months or more in the United This year, New York Blood Center authorities, our hope is that through that donors must be at least 17 years old, Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, (NYBC) is celebrating 40 years of serv- blood drives held in our community, the weigh at least 110 pounds and not have Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, the ice to the community. We proudly serve blood will be there for whoever needs it. donated blood within the last 56 days. Channel Islands Gibraltar or the Falkland as a singular healthcare resource, serving Our main job every day of the year is to There are some medical conditions, sexu- Islands), you will be declared ineligible one of the most diverse populations in the collect and provide the highest-quality al practices, and travel restrictions that to donate. Additionally, if you have trav- world. As one of the nation's largest blood and blood products to our commu- can make you ineligible to give blood. eled to or from certain countries outside blood distribution and services organiza- nity hospitals. The supply chain for these A person with a cold, sore throat, res- the United States to countries that are tions, NYBC provides blood and blood blood products begins in our community. piratory infection, or the flu cannot deemed to have a significant malaria risk, products for more than one million trans- There are a good number of people in donate blood until they are symptom free. your eligibility to donate is contingent fusions annually, a significant portion of the BCC community who may be You must wait one full calendar year to upon the length of time you spent in the our nation's blood supply. We serve close declared unable to donate blood based on donate blood if you have had a blood area. Some of the countries that are to 200 hospitals and 20 million people in government guidelines. Conversely, there transfusion or been tattooed. If you are a deemed to have a significant malaria risk the New York area. are a good number of people in the BCC male who has had sex with another male include Ghana, India, certain rural areas The war in Iraq, terrorism, the econo- community who may be able to donate at any time since 1977, you cannot of China, the Central African Republic, my, Mad Cow, West Nile and SARS have blood based on government guidelines. donate blood. If you are a hemophiliac or any rural area of the Dominican Republic impacted blood donations. Further, there have had certain forms of cancer, you or Nigeria. is an overwhelming need for community 10 THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16,2004 The Automotive Students of BCC in Crisis; Students Address Their Grievances (A Campus Letter to Faculty) By John Mora enough to get us up donate a car myself, BCC does not the automotive program while on to speed on a level take any donations from outside the the very same automotive show. playing field, despite college. The administration seems Another problem involves the the highly regarded to think that it's too risky for the air-conditioning and heating units professors who are school. It would greatly help us if, for the air conditioning and heating currently with us. in fact, if the college were to allow class. They are just lying around The facilities in it. We would use these cars to do collecting dust because the school our domain are actual work. refuses to buy the adaptors needed grossly inadequate. The space is there to accommo- so the units can simply be hooked to We are lacking many date the cars, but for some God- regular outlets. That way they of the very things awful reason the administration would be up and running for us, as he automotive industry is that make up a good seems to think that our education, well as future students, to learn how one of the highest-growing learning environment. The rooms at and the money that most of us pay to fix and operate. Tfields in the country. Bronx our disposal are not properly out of pockets, is not an important- What the students of the automo- Community College has one of the equipped. They lack exhaust fans enough reason, as if to suggest that tive program want are some respect best-kept programs in the whole that enable us to run engines, and fixing the equipment and keeping it and some courtesy, and the ability CUNY system. In fact, it is the only we have a lack of engines. There running does not concern them. In to learn in an environment that is college in the whole City are not enough tools for us or any fact, they have recently eliminated worthy of learning. All we want are University of New York with an future incoming students, for that other classes that deal with the auto- exactly the same chances that are automotive program attracting stu- matter, to work, with only balanc- body field. The college has an auto- given to other students of other dents from the five boroughs. The ing machine for the front ends. The motive radio show that is hosted by majors here at BCC. curriculum is a much better pro- class is not working properly a very respected profes- gram than those offered at Apex and because of a lack of calibration sor, Nick Prague, who Lincoln Tech because Bronx within the department, which unfor- also works for the Community College offers an asso- tunately is lacking in terms of over- M.T.A. The president o ciate's degree and a certificate pro- sight and communication. It seems the college was on the gram, rather than just that certifi- to us that our problems would be show recently and was cate given at most vocational significantly lessened if we were to there mentioning all the schools. However, even though have cars donated to the college. programs that are BCC offers the best options on a However, surprisingly enough, as offered at the college, reasonable price, it is still not I've come to learn when I tried to but she failed to mention
The Mediocre Teacher, the Good Teacher, the Superior Teacher, and the Great Teacher • • '•• A Student's Perspective by Emakoji Ayikoye ' *-•'
"We can learn much from wise words, ence at Bronx Community College, I level! Why? There is a clear difference using substantial examples. When a little from wisecrackers, and less from cannot but make the assertion that I between having knowledge and dis- professor easily concludes that his/her wise guys. " William Arthur Ward have had great teachers with the excep- seminating the same. Each time I students are not serious, and when Mediocrity knows nothing higher than tion of one "history 20" professor, who, remember my "history 20" professor, I he/she labels them as lazy students so itself, but talent instantly recognizes I would hesitate to think of as my can't help but remember the words of quickly, rather than asking himself/her- genius. " Sir Arthur Conan Doyle teacher. Why? Well, there are four cat- Ward - "The mediocre teacher tells. self the simple, logical question - am I (Sherlock Holmes) Valley of Fear, egories of teachers that I am suggesting The good teacher explains. The superi- really demonstrating this material in an 1915 here - the mediocre teacher, the good or teacher demonstrates. The great understandable manner or what can I ometimes, it is better to speak out teacher, the superior teacher and the teacher inspires." do to better demonstrate the material in than to keep quiet. In speaking great teacher. In my judgment, every Rather than display arrogance and comprehensible ways he/she is not a Sout, the wise and humble may teacher fits into one or more of these disgust toward students, it is wiser that superior teacher. learn from the words that are either categories. Whilst my sincere intension a professor take to heart the words of As I reason on who a GREAT spoken or written as in this case. We are here is not to slight anyone, my sole Ward, who says, "It is wise to direct TEACHER is, the names that readily approaching another graduation season purpose is to speak to the conscience of your anger towards problems [chal- come to mind are Professors Rex Butt, here at the college, in June. As we hope all professors and aspiring teachers lenges that inhibit students from per- Michael Denbo, Andrea Finkelstein, that graduating students would either here. Also, my principal aim is to spark forming well] - not people [students]; Marion Adeyanju, Gloria Rodriguez, enter into various work places or fur- a new line of thinking among all stu- to focus your energies on answers - not Joseph O'Sullivan, Andrew Mclnerney, ther their education from here, we have dents and educators. Thus, I hereby excuses." James Mbachiantim, Susan Turner, to remember that this would happen present this audacious critique of who a A professor who tells is not neces- Dan Ault, Christine Sassi-Lehner, because these students have had good, mediocre teacher is, from the words of sarily teaching. To tell means to enu- Nicholas Fortugno, Carl Daley and superior and great teachers. It is crucial a wise man, Ward. merate, to instruct, to direct, to narrate, many others. To all of you, I pay my in moments like this, that all educators When a professor, under the ruse of to say and to utter. It is possible to enu- heart's deepest accolade. You have not understand that the students they are enforcing the college's rules and regu- merate, to instruct, to direct, to narrate, only demonstrated your course con- educating are the future of our world. lations, takes delight in debarring stu- to say, to utter and yet not teach. A tents well, you have made a permanent Therefore, all educators owe us a dents from his class without calling for mediocre professor who claims to have impression on my life and others. You responsibility - a responsibility to not prior conference with them; when a knowledge may tell and yet not teach. have impacted me with responsible tell us, but explain their course contents professor presides over his class as Similarly, a professor who explains knowledge that has changed my world well, and inspire us in the process. Our though he is ruling a kingdom; when a may never be teaching. To explain is to view; you have given me adequate professors owe us a duty as much as we professor does not really care about the simply make clear. It is one thing to tools with which to courageously face owe them, and we must demand that students he is supposed to be educating, explain something and it is another to the future with maximum optimism, they fulfill their duties ethically. and when he goes as far as saying make it clear to students. Some stu- even as I pursue my academic and pro- A great thinker, William Arthur things like - "it is not my business...," dents fail because they don't study; oth- fessional goals here in America and in Ward, once said, "The mediocre to his students; he does not only violate ers fail because they don't have profes- Africa - my homeland.. teacher tells. The good teacher the privilege and beauty of teaching, sors who are able to make clear their Above all, you have by your humil- explains. The superior teacher demon- but he also abuses the pedagogy and course content as good teachers would. ity and practical examples illustrated strates. The great teacher inspires." ethics of the teaching profession. Professors who demonstrate are the heart of a GREAT TEACHER. May Many years after, I have come to think Moreover, he fails to understand the indeed superior teachers, as Ward has God bless you a great, deal even as you of the relevance of his wisdom, and I epistemological reality that the more a suggested. To demonstrate entails that a continue to bless and enrich the lives of realize that indeed, his words are appli- person knows, the more humble he professor shows not himself but his students here at Bronx Community cable to our contemporary educational becomes. Such a teacher, therefore, has course material as clearly as possible. College and elsewhere. experiences. With respect to my experi- no business being a teacher at any To demonstrate also means to prove by TiIK COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16, 2oOA II
Budding Bronx Community College Scientists An Evening of Poetry and Awards Head To Brookhaven National Laboratory By Karen M. Rodriguez
oratory, whether they would like to the process of completing his third vol- pursue a career in science or not. ume of poetry, which is set to be released this spring. An avid math major, she plans to Henry A. Skinner is also a BCC grad- concentrate in math. At BCC. she uate, who later went on to receive a bach- learned for the first time that much elor's degree in education from the City laboratory work is based on her n Friday February 27. 2004 Bronx University of New York, and a master's Community College and the major, mathematics. degree trom Columbia University. He was Ooffice of Student Activities held honored with the Distinguished Service Kirk Morrison said that he its annual Poetry Lounge. This year's Award trom the BCC foundation in 11M4, jumped at the opportunity to go to Poetry Lounge \vus held in Roseoe Broun recognized with the House ot Brookhaven because "It will look Student Center, as opposed to the usual Representatives Tribute from Jose 1 . good on my resume. When 1 am location. Meister Hall. The change in Serrano of New York in 1W7. and hon- venue allowed For a more spacious area ready to transfer to a four-year col- ored with a Citation of Merit from then for guests and readers alike. Bronx Borough President I ernando lege, my resume will have this lab- The guest poet was Assata. who lead Ferrer. Last year, Mr. Skinner graduated oratory experience on it." noted Mr. several beautiful poems. "It \\as nice and from Cornell University's Leadership Morrison, who plans to earn a it has grown." she said of the Poetry hree Bronx Community Institute and was the speaker to his gradu- Ph.D. and one day become an Lounge. "The poetry here was impressive ating class. I A en after such an impressive College (BCC) science stu- and I am happy that people came out to entrepreneur in the computer field. assortment of accolades, he still was dents experienced a smor- hear poetry." Many BCC students attend- T Students lived and ate for one proud to accept this award. "I am blessed gasbord of science to help them ed this year's event and read poems as to be a graduate of BCC," he said. week at the Brookhaven National make career choices when they well. The event featured a lively- Jeffery C. Wisotsky is a very popular Lab. As interns during the winter jazz blues band. Indigenous. professor amongst the students at BCC'. arrived at the U .S. government's This year's Poetry Lounge had a twist Brookhaven National Laboratory break, they participated in an envi- He is the Director of the Media ronmental project. Students also to years past because it was an evening of Technology Program of the in Suffolk from January 12-16, not only poetry but an award ceremony as interacted with Brookhaven Communications Arts and Sciences 2004. Hach of the students is a well, which honored four distinguished Department. An independent filmmaker Laboratory staff members, attended National Science Foundation BCC Professors for the "Man of and screenwriter, he is also a member of Distinction Award." The winners of this scholarship winner. lectures on current projects and the Directors Guild of America. Mr. went on guided tours of facilities to year's award were Professors Raymond Wisotsky has a B.F.A. degree from Math major Elizabeth Raffi and witness scientific research in Canals, Henry A. Skinner. Jeffery C. CCNY'S David V. Picker Film Institute computer science majors Kirk Wisotsky and Mr. Claude D. Grant. progress. and a M.F.A. degree from Columbia Morrison and Akeem Jackson spent Raymond Canals is the chairman of University. In his acceptance speech The mini-semester experience a mini-semester as interns at the the office of paralegal studies at BCC. Wisotsky talked about the students: Brookhaven science facility on may entice some of the students to Mr. Canals was raised in the Bronx and "Lvery student is my son and daughter. I graduated from Cardinal Hayes High Brookhaven, Long Island. At the apply for a 16-week academic pro- love what I do. I love to see the smiles of gram, or a 10-week summer pro- School, and later went on to attend New students everyday." sprawling lab, some 3,000 scien- York Law School and graduated in the top gram at Brookhaven. "I'he Poetry Lounge of 2004 was an tists, engineers, technicians and third of his class. Canals, a 15-year veter- impressive and successful one. support staff conduct research in an of BCC, began his career as an adjunct Congratulations to all the honorees; you the physical, biomedical, and envi- at Sing Sing Correctional Facility and all arc indeed men of distinction. later served as director of the Youth ronmental technologies. Career Program. These are programs that .l/nev I.dlcluiiul contributed to thin article. "1 think the opportunity was help young men and women, ages 16-21, exciting. Brookhaven is an excel- who have been incarcerated, to enroll in lent research lab where I gained BCC and, later, to attend a four-year col- valuable experience," said Ms. lege. "I often wonder why I'm still here," said Canals after accepting his award. Raffi. Previously she worked in the "I'm here because of the kids, it truly joint Bronx Community College gives me a rush to see our kids succeed and Albert Hinstein College of because they have to go through so Medicine Research Enrichment much." Program (REAP) program. The Claude D. Grant is the Director of College Relations and Alumni at BCC. program offers students with an l.iMl to right: ott Mr. Grant holds many titles, such as jour- Kirk Daley, Jctlcry C'. Wisotsk}. IVnny Uloom, aptitude for science a chance to nalist, poet, and scholarly writer, he is in Raymond t'anals, Hcnrv A. 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id you know that more than from all cultural, ethnic, and reli- Services at 718-289-5874. served. 9,000 students with disabil- gious backgrounds. It also includes Monday, April 19, 2004 - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 - Dities attend CUNY schools? students who represent a multitude Performance by The National Interactive Educational Theatre, Are you aware that nearly 300 stu- of disabilities like learning disabili- Theatre Workshop of the Inc. Improvisational Theatre Group dents at Bronx Community College ties, hearing impairments, speech Handicapped Cabaret. "NTWH will perform skits highlighting dis- have documented disabilities? impairments, visual impairments, advocates for persons with disabili- ability issues faced by students, Have you ever heard of The Office psychiatric disabilities, cerebral ties in the theatre and offers a staff, and faculty in academic set- of Disability Services at B.C.C.? If palsy, multiple sclerosis, cancer, forum for dramatic literature on tings. Location: Schwendler you answered no to any or all of sickle cell anemia, lupus, and themes of disability." Location: Auditorium; 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 these questions, then Disability HIV/AIDS. They are your friends, Lower Level Colston Hall; 11:00 p.m. Awareness Week is for YOU. your family, your classmates, your a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Light refresh- Thursday, April 22,2004 - Ms. In celebration of CUNY co-workers, and your fellow citi- ments will be served. Kirsty Digger, RN, will speak Disability Awareness Month, The zens. Please join us for a week of Tuesday, April 20, 2004 - about her experiences Department of Student fun, interesting events that will pro- Professional Storyteller and as a student and athlete with a Development will host Disability vide you with an opportunity to President of the Connecticut disability. She will provide a Awareness Week, April 19-22, learn more about the strengths and Storytelling Foundation, Mr. demonstration of Adaptive Sports 2004. You may wonder, "What the contributions of the disability Laconia O. Therrio. Mr. Therrio Equipment. Location: Roscoe does disability awareness have to community on campus. will tell stories highlighting disabil- Brown Student Center 207/208; do with me?" The answer is simple. The following is a brief descrip- ity themes. A discussion will fol- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Light The community of students with tion of events to be held on campus. low. Location: Lower Level refreshments will be served. disabilities is part of the diversity For more information, please con- Colston Hall; 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 of the campus. It includes students tact the Office of Disability p.m. Light refreshments will be My Awfully Embarrassing Experience With a Disabled Person Fortunate To Be Part of the Team From a Student's Notebook ______^^^^^_^^^^^^^^_ By Manny Lopez _^^^^^^______By Damon Evans ave you ever been so embarrassed by Then I recalled an experience I'd had every ast semester I was given the opportunity to work for the an incident that you found yourself Tuesday and Thursday morning in my Department of Disability Services where I continue to be Hhaving to pick your face up from the attempts to make it to Professor Smith's employed. Among other responsibilities, I was asked to be a tutor floor, in public no less? That happened to me English 12 class on time. L recently. I was in a public building in down- Every Tuesday and Thursday, I would to those disabled students soliciting such services. I can easily say that I town Manhattan looking for a rest room, no board the number three bus at 181st Street have most benefited from interacting with the exceptional students of doubt a result of that Starbucks grande cup of near Broadway. Somewhere enroute a young coffee I had that morning. I thought my blad- man with dreadlocks, in a wheelchair, accom- Bronx Community College registered with the Department of Disability der would burst at any minute, when I sud- panied by a companion would always embark Services. denly spotted a woman dressed in a custodial upon this journey with me. As it turned out, I am an alumnus of Bronx Community College currently working uniform with her back to me. "Excuse me, he too was a student,;pt BCC. The quiet and Miss," I said rather frantically, "Could you persistent determination oil his face displayed toward a graduate degree from Hunter College. For all of the knowledge please tell me where I could find the men's great character, and silent strength, every now that I've acquired throughout my academic endeavors, BCC has most room?" A second or two passed, and still no and than I would bump into him between influenced my competencies and perspectives. The faculty has taught me answer. I raised my voice a few decimals and classes at Colston Hall. However, other than the practical skills that I need in my professional life. The students have repeated my query. "Excuse me, where's the a brief facial acknowledgment I never extend- bathroom?" The lack of response caused such ed an invitation to become better acquainted. enabled me to be personally fulfilled. a visceral response within me that I found Was it because he was in a wheelchair that I It is my absolute privilege to work with those students who persevere myself circling her like some kind of alley cat automatically drew the conclusion we could despite their disABILITY ability and the many other unnecessary incon- until I was in her face screaming, "Are you not possibly have anything in common? dumb or something? I asked you where's the Maybe, I was perhaps too uncomfortable with veniences. Those students who have for lack of space accepted tutoring in bathroom?" She looked at me with a quizzical my own prejudices and/or fears to find the the hallway and faculty lounge of Loew Hall, not deterred by the stench expression and rather slowly, and tentatively, spirit within me to just reach out and connect. or the sound of the flushing toilet inspire me. Those students with mobil- responded with sign language indicating that I don't know why I never did anything she had not and could not hear me. because I actually had an enormous respect ity impairments who risk injury to get to class by climbing stairs as best I was stunned ... no, humiliated. and admiration for his sense of purpose to they can encourage me. Those students with visual impairments who gra- Recovering from my mild shock, I sheepishly accomplish whatever against some very visi- ciously share limited assistive technologies to complete their assignments walked away wishing I could have just disap- ble odds, possibly greater than my own. move me. Actually, most students at BCC have positively influenced me. peared on the spot. It didn't help matters that It's funny, and sad to realize how many in this brief period of time I had accrued an important moments of our lives we allow to I aspire to be like the students that I was hired to teach. They have audience. You have to understand, this expe- escape us without fully realizing their impor- characteristics that I admire, including but not limited to compassion, rience had quite an impact upon me. Being a tance. You see, I haven't seen that young man patience, diligence, resolve, pride, strength, wisdom, and courage. I give non-traditional student here at BCC I have on campus this semester. I wanted to tell him prided myself on not judging others on face personally how much his example inspired me praise to my friends for setting the bar high for the rest of society. This is value alone. I am fully aware that I am old to continue my quest for an academic educa- my formal thank you to all of the disABLED students of Bronx enough to be a parent of the majority of this tion here at BCC. I was hoping that at least I Community College for being my role models. student population, especially in the day class- would have the opportunity to get to know es. In fact there's not a week that doesn't pass him by name, but a last, I have not seen him when I am not mistakenly identified as a staff anywhere. member, instructor, or heaven forbid should I As we at BCC enter April 2004 acknowl- decide to wear a tie and study in the library, a edging DISABILITIES WEEK with the on librarian. However, like one of B. F. Skinner's campus activities scheduled, ask yourself experiments, I have conditioned myself to "what does disability week really mean to respond automatically with "I am student me?' How aware am I of my fellow students, myself. Don't be embarrassed; it happens to teachers, and other staff who may live with a me all the time." disability? Last, but not least, what can I do to Over a year ago, I made a very conscious bring greater awareness to our community so decision to return to school. Nonetheless, if it that we may acknowledge the needs of those had not been for the personal encouragement affected with disabilities? Here is our of our president, Dr. Carolyn G. Williams, I moment, let's seize it! doubt seriously if 1 would have actually fol- Damon Evans is a freshman here at BCC, lowed through with my plans. Yet, despite and is adamant about starting a non-tradition- such endorsement and the wonderful reactions al student's organization on campus in fall
that 1 have received from both my fellow stu- ••."•:. r. -r-./r'/-.".7':.r ::-v/'.:.;//:•:'--•/ :-:.1/:.-;.-''•':..-:; -"./r --:/^7'^;-^v/::^;'rv:-V''-.?. r;/ .".: -•""-:'-• . • :•' :• 2004. Non-traditional students are character- r dents and teachers last semester, I still experi- istically described as those who have been out ence periods of self doubt. Those negative of school ten years or more, an individual liv- bugaboos reared their ugly heads just before ing with a disability, and/or anyone who does the holidays last semester, after my midterms. not fit the accepted stereotypical image of a I was exhausted and that Thanksgiving Day I college student. Damon can be reached by e- would celebrate, yet, another birthday. Was I mail at: [email protected]. out of my mind? What's the point of it all? Perhaps I should just give up this lofty pursuit. THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16, 2004 13 5 G A 2004
Dear Committee and students. Fellow BCC students my name is Vivekanand My name is Michael Antonio Witter and some Rajcoomar, but my friends call me Victor. 1 am taking people might say that I am a student advocate; well this opportunity to introduce myself to you, not only as ii is true, 1 do believe that students should have all a fellow student, but also as a friend. the rights they pay tor. If*you read my bio you would I am a nursing major here at BCC and serve as the see that I am a man of* action, but in all truth you Vice President and IOC representative of the Speech, don't have to go by my bio! My actions speak loud- Drama, and Debate club. 1 am also a student advisor to er than words. Student Government's plan was to the Vice President of Student Development, and a extend club hours arid create night Club hours (6pm- BCC' Ambassador. 9pm), a game room and more computer areas. The In my role as an ambassador. T\c had the oppor- work is far from done, the student lounge, the cafe- tunity to help students through the registration procesv teria and a study area for the students are some still I also am a tutor for the Department of Social left to tackle. I have also been seen on campus help- Sciences, and I assist students in the library with ing students with problems such as, no lights or heat in the classrooms. Take this chance to research database access and other library services. speak up and say what's on your mind because you do matter to the present and the future. We Working with the members of our Student Government Association and with faculty and pay student activities fees and tuition. Let's get our money's worth. staff has provided me with many opportunities and experiences that quality me to be your elect- ed student leader on this campus. My priority is to continue to serve the students at BCC to the Sincerely, best of my ability and to be your active voice in student affairs. Michael Antonio Witter 1 am just a BCC student who wants to be counted. Greetings to my family and friends at Bronx I want to represent the average student and watch over Community College, our interests. I'm going to learn how the SGA system My name is Carolyn Diaz, a member of the Media works and how much power they have over student Technology Club, Media Technology major and a life, because I, like so many student's have no idea team player. Have you been in the ladies" bathroom how iny student activity fee money is spent and I want lately? Sometimes I feel like to just hold it till 1 get a vote. home, I feel like we are forgotten. I also have a friend With the knowledge I obtain as a member of stu- that is a single mother and an international student. dent government I will do what I can to change our She has is having a hard time in college and no one to lack of student comforts and activities. I'll only have talk to. I feel there arc a lot of people both male and one vote, but I want to use it to improve the college female, no matter how young or mature, who need experience for all of us. I know what I'd like to see someone to care for them and help them. I am only more of on campus, and if I'm elected, Fm going to do human so I can't help everybody, but with the right my best to do something about it. team we could show the people that have lost hope that there are people here that do cares. The student government that we have now has given me hope and I want to give back the same feel- My name is Jose Medina, and I am liberal arts ings to other students here at Bronx Community College. major at Bronx Community College (BCC). I have Thank you for your time and understanding. participated in several activities that have helped me A new friend, Carolyn Diaz understand what BCC has to offer its students. I am a Dear Committee and students. College Ambassador, an active member of the New My name is Richard Marline/, and I am a member York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG). and of Media Technology; hove I help students on a da\\y an honor student. As a student who works and goes to basis with their recording and editing. / am also u col- school full-time, I am demonstrating that dedication lege assistant and most of my time is spent volunteer- can achieve academic success even in imperfect cir- ing for the Media Technology Program. I feel that I cumstances. I am firm believer in helping people; and will be a good candidate to represent the student body as a representative in student government, I feel that I because I enjoy helping others, no matter what prob- can make a positive contribution to the student of lems they may be facing. I am willing to dedicate time BCC'. to the SGA and am very willing to learn new things. I Hear reader. would like to make a difference on our campus and I qualify to be a SGA candidate because of my represent our fellow students. experiences in leadership between the ages of fourteen Sincerely, Richard Marline/ and eighteen; I was member of a Christian church, where I was the president of the church's youth group. Hi my name is Kimarie Cuthbert. 1 am a I did an excellent job as a leader. I also, was preacher business major. I am running for student gov- at the same church for two years, and the children's ernment to help make great choices for the Sunday school teacher. One of the many good charac- students as a whole. I am honest and like to teristics about my personality is that I finish what I start. I work hard and persistently to get what I want. look at things from some one else's point of Thanks for taking your time to read this short biogra- view. I am a Christian and I hold no bias phy. against anyone. I believe that people should Sincerely. Augusto Rivas not settle for less, so this is why I hope to be My name is Shavyonne Rambarran and I am a cur- a student governor to make the best decisions rent senator for the student government association. I for us. love being a part of the student government because student government has given me the opportunity to Hello, my name is Karlex Henry, current presi- help students like myself in the difficult realm of dent of the Music C'lub and SGA personal commit- obtaining academic achievement. 1 would really like it tee assistant. I have a great interest in running tor if I would get another chance to finish the work that the SGA. 1 want to get involved with student gov- the present student government has started, student government has given many opportunities to help me ernment for the fact that I'm greatly appreciative of develop my leadership skills. I believe there is still a my environmental surrounding grounds on the lot for me to learn and for this reason I want to be a campus. 1 strongly believe that continuous part of this wonderful experience again. improvement would be a great goal to achieve. Mostly, what catches my attention arc the condi- Why I Am Running for Student Government tions on the following; the cafe which is decent, but My major concern is to be an advocate for a little improvement would never hurl, that warmth students rights1. As a student of Bronx reaches the weak and sensitive individuals, thai the Community College, I have seen a number of cafe menu enhances and provide the students with issues that need to be addressed. The faculty and a fair, variable (bod menu, that the tuition fees and prices on books lower again and that, every student's needs are reached and served so that they may enjoy the campus and have staff can't always be the ones to point out cer- positive comments to share. 1 would love to have such a successful term that every student tain issues; as students it is very important that remembers the goods and not the bad or negative behavioral actions from the SGA. That we take the initiative to know what we want, tor every good let it be remembered until the end to say that last year was a threat year lets because we are the ones that hold our future in hope to do it again and even better. Let us finally make an improvement in commitment our hands. and dedication for the IOC' and clubs. Running for a position in the SGA is a great idea, I believe everything is possible with strength and I am for it all the way because I believe that the ideas concealed in my heart may help hard work and dedications. Some of the issues others as well and like they say "two heads are better than one." This is my second semes- that I think that need to be addressed are the food in the cafeteria, the bathroom facil- ter and all my relationships with most of the students are greatly respected because Tm a ities, shuttles to school, and more eurriculums for students. These are just some of great listener, and when it comes to giving advice Km their man. I don't want to change; the basic issues that need to be addressed and I believe that I could be the one to I just want an improvement in student campus life,, so students can enjoy their education make a difference by representing the student body and meeting to their demands. while also having fun being involved. Thank you for your attention in this matter, and I Yours truly, Brian Powell hope that you will consider me as the candidate for the 2004-2005 Student Government Association. 14 THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16,2004
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The Communicator and The Columbia University Gradutate School of Journalism Talk News Reporting: A Communicator Journal —.—_.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^—^^^^^^^^^^^^^^— By Fernando Lopez
tution but who share a common ing. interest," said Marcia V. Keizs, So both organizations have who is Vice President of Academic made contact. And it was definitely Affairs. "I'm confident that the an enriching experience for The BCC students [from the journalism Communicator because it offered class] would grow from the expo- us a glimpse into the inner work- sure and was glad that they were ings of graduate students from a able to hold their own in that set- premier astute university as they ting." When word of the forum worked diligently, reminding us of started getting around campus, it ourselves on deadline, to produce a prompted many students, faculty paper for the upcoming week. We and staff to issue accolades to The commend The Bronx Beat for Communicator. "I think it speaks to reporting precise information to our the journalistic abilities that The Bronx residents. Communicator students have," said BCC's Introduction to Penny Bloom, Vice President of Journalism class is all ready mak- Student Development. "And the ing an impact. The class serves as administration is proud of the work the focal point through which this that our students do. I believe that dialogue can occur as The important learning occurs when Communicator continues to strive n February 26, 2004, the Middlesex County, New Jersey, students learn in calibrations with for excellence, moving forward to journalism class of Bronx and the "commitment" it takes to other students, and I am pleased be recognized as a top-notch paper. OCommunity College do what he does. It was fascinating that [you all had] the opportunity to In the classroom, most, if not all, of engaged in an open forum discus- to observe these graduate students work with Columbia University the assignments given by Professor sion today with graduate students work so calmly and gracefully. students," said Kirk Daley, Director Andrew Rowan, who is also facul- of Columbia University, who pro- The Communicator and The of Student Activities. He added, ty advisor of The Communicator, duce a weekly publication, The Bronx Beat share one thing in com- "It's a great networking opportuni- are considered for publication. Bronx Beat. BCC's journalism mon, The Bronx, the borough that ty on an academic level and also After our almost four-hour visit, class is made up of members of The we both serve and cover. This is career-wise in terms of something we walked away from this experi- Communicator. The English 19, certainly truer for the publishers that you all may want to get into, ence with the earnest desire of Introduction to Journalism, course and the writers of The Bronx Beat, and I think it's wonderful." becoming better advocates of is the first of its kind since the who command a much bigger Our visit with Columbia's Bronx newsworthy information together 1970's at Bronx Community squadron and operate on much Beat staff was among the more pos- with a feeling that we are establish- College. It is offered for credit and broader resources. The Beat covers itive things we, as an organization, ing relationships with, quite possi- provides inquisitive students with the entire borough, 'including the have done. For most of us, the dia- bly, our future colleagues. the basics in journalism. transit system, urban policy and logue was very educational and "The opportunity of our The open forum was used to planning, politics, housing and real inspirational in a visceral way, and Communicator students to visit highlight newsroom issues and var- estate, and the environment. They we anticipate upcoming visits of Columbia University's Journalism ious journalistic topics concerning also try to better understand the the Columbia contingent to BCC School and to talk and share ideas everything from writing on dead- inhabitants of this borough. on March 25th [a recently held and approaches for covering news lines and interviewing techniques Surprisingly enough, the writers of focus-group session in the Roscoe with journalists who publish The to copyrights laws and proper attri- The Bronx Beat are all from areas Brown Center to be covered in our Bronx Beat makes learning about butions, among other topics. More outside of The Bronx. May issue] and on April 22nd. journalism come alive for both specifically, though, The The Communicator covers the But what was even more Bronx Community College and Communicator and The Bronx Beat students on the campus of Bronx thrilling to us about this meeting Columbia journalists," stated came together to engage in a dis- Community College, most of who from a journalistic standpoint was President Carolyn G. Williams. cussion about each other's most live in and around The Bronx. We that it came at a time when contro- "Newspaper writers love to get recently published issues and to try to venture beyond the campus at versy consumed the Columbia together to talk stories and compare also share the experiences that both times but are constrained by limited campus over a cartoon that a rival notes on news gathering and writ- papers endure throughout the resources, despite being a college- publication entitled The Fed print- ing stories. You can't put a value on process of producing publications, wide organization. ed. The Fed ran a cartoon that this kind of exchange." which can often be an overwhelm- During our Columbia visit, the showcased images that were racial- ing, yet exuberating, task. atmosphere was casual and profes- ly in sensitive that declared, "Black Jenise DeCasseres, Vladimir We had the opportunity to sional with an air of mutual respect. people were invented in the 1700's Matos and Geralde Parvilus are engage in discussions with the Walking through the campus as a form of cheap labor." The inci- the members of the English 19, Columbia students pertaining to the entrance without being required to dent prompted many dissenters to Introduction to Journalism class, stories they were finishing for the show identifications left some with cry foul and racism and also who contributed to this article. pending deadline. We remember the overwhelming feeling of encouraged the discussion we had with James acceptance and belonging. And it Columbia Klatell, a Bronx Beat reporter while was there that we realized that pub- University he worked on laying out a chart for lications, primarily the producers President Lee C. the remaining Democratic presi- and writers of them, are very much Bellinger to pub- dential candidates at the time. We alike in terms of the dedication and licly condemn it, as recalled conversations with another passion that are no doubt required reported in The Beat reporter, Julia Click, as she in such a demanding field. Those of New York Times. was working very hard at getting in us who aspire to become players in Indeed, we could- her interviews for the story on the this field are forewarned of the n't help but over- mayor's preliminary budget. This responsibility and accountability hear the protesting showed us how important "multi- that comes with the duty of being a that went on out- tasking" is. We recall talking to the journalist. side as we sat in real estate reporter Suleman Din, "It was a fabulous opportunity Columbia's about his family and his two-hour for BCC students to dialogue with Graduate School o commute to the city from students who are in a different insti- Journalism build- THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16, 2004 17
Clinton Helps to Get Out the Youth Vote BCC Gives Lewis Rudin By Archie McLean and Brian Boyd March 15-21, 2004 Nursing Scholarships f Bronx students listened to former Almeida said celebrity endorse- President Bill Clinton as eagerly as ments do help young people get excited Ithey eheercd for him, voter registra- about politics. "If people can connect tion lists will soon be bulging in the through things we do everyday - like borough. music, and movies and television - Last Wednesday, in front of an we'll show," she said. appreeiative crowd of about 950 at Other students agreed. "A lot of us Hostos Community College, Clinton listen to rap music," said Martina joined political, corporate and enter- Santana. an 18-year-old senior at tainment leaders in urging young peo- Kannie Lou Hamer Freedom High ple to take up community service and School. "It'll help." ronx, NY - Bronx of their nursing workforce. By vote more often. At a session discussing low voter Community College's 2005, New York state estimates it "You don't have to be president, turnout, participants cited a number of Nursing Program students will have 17,000 fewer nurses governor or even borough president to ways to increase youth voter turnout. B have an impact," said Clinton. Suggestions included talking to chil- were the recipients of Lewis than it needs, and that number But getting out the borough youth dren about civic involvement at a Rudin Foundation Scholarships could double by 2015. vote will be a tall order. Statewide, only younger age; making voting easier, that amounted to $32,500. In spring 2003, 41 BCC nurs- 9 percent of voters in the recent such as establishing online voting; and The scholarships - based on ing students received $32,500 in Democratic primary were between the trying to make voting more cool. The merit, commitment, and need - Rudin Scholarships. All the stu- ages of 18 to 29, according to the ideas came on the same day that three were given to 54 BCC nursing dents were deeply appreciative. New York City councilmembcrs pro- Center for Information and Research students in mid-December. Bronx Shirlene Rivera, a junior stated, on Civic Learning and Engagement at posed legislation to include voter regis- the University of Maryland. Statistics tration forms with all high school Community College is one of two "To be committed to nursing for the Bronx were not available. diplomas and require the forms to be nursing programs in the city that requires sacrifice. Some of us Melissa Almeida, an 18-year-old available at schools. receive funding from the Rudin have had to cut down on the hours student at CUNY Transitional Steven Little, who was signing up Foundation. we work and others have had to Preparatory High School, said she voters for the National Association for The monies, which were pre- resign from other jobs altogether. plans to vote this fall, but she thinks the Advancement of Colored People's sented to each of the students, This has created financial strains. few of her friends will. "They don't voter fund, said the response was great were awarded to help dedicated Thanks to the Rudin Foundation, a think it's cool," she said. "They're not from students at the event. "A lot of informed." young people are more enthusiastic nursing students defray education portion of this stress is relieved," Other young people expressed cyni- than the older ones," he said. costs, such as tuition, books, and she added. cism about the political process. The presence of the former presi- uniforms. The Rudin Foundation "I express a vote of thanks on "Young people aren't given a reason to dent seemed to excite people as well. has been giving nursing student behalf of my graduating class- vote," said Oswald Tejeda, a 24- year- "The main message is we all have to Scholarships to BCC since 1978. mates to the Rudin Foundation for old student at Hostos. "They're not real- vote," said Joseph Rivas, a 34-year-old "Thousands of students have its great vision and enthusiasm for ly doing much for us." Mott Haven resident studying comput- Several groups are trying to counter er science at Hostos. "The impact is completed the Nursing Program at being our benefactor and helping this cynicism in time for the November more than 1 thought it was," he said of Bronx Community College," stat- us to attain one of our educational election. The William Jefferson Clinton Clinton's speech. ed BCC President Carolyn G. dreams," stated Richard Boating, Foundation recently commissioned two Clinton looked at ease during his Williams. "Our graduates are held a senior. slick ads, featuring rapper LL Cool J speech, joking that he wished affirma- in high esteem and are making "Acts of generosity like these and singer Alicia Keys. "If you don't tive action could apply to rap videos, so significant contributions as they scholarships help to make college use your voice, you'll never be heard," he could get a job a white guy with practice nursing here in the Bronx, a rewarding experience. We says one. "Register to vote." The ads, white hair. which were shown publicly for the first [kit mainly he stuck to his points. across New York and the U.S., appreciate the Rudin family's time before Clinton spoke, will run "To pretend it doesn't matter if you and around the world," she added. assistance and hope that our per- from April to November on the cable show up and vote is just nuts." Clinton Applauding the achievements of formance is worthy of their phi- network Black Entertainment said. "Democracy doesn't work if you the nursing students were Dr. lanthropy," added Pauline Television. They follow the efforts of don't show and you don't know." Marcia V. Keizs, Vice President of Coombs, a sophomore. hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, who Reprinted by permission of The Bronx Beat, Academic Affairs, and Dr. George Bernette Diori, a freshman has signed up thousands of young vot- Columbia University Graduate School of L. Sanchez, Vice President of said, "These scholarship awards ers at his hip-hop action summits Journalism. across the country. Institutional Development at are a source of inspiration and a BCC. lamp of hope shining on our jour- The Rudin Scholarships are ney through Bronx Community The Bronx Boat News Brief helpful in fostering a sense of College." March 15-21. 2004 achievement, promoting retention, Bronx Community College's Minimum wage may jump to $7.10 and easing the path for program Nursing Program was established he New York State Assembly voted March I by a mar- completion and ultimately aid in in 1960. In the last five years, a alleviating New York's critical total of 211 students have received gin of 127 to 19 to raise the hourly minimum wage. The nursing shortage. grants totaling $325,563.50 Tlegislation, if approved by the Senate and Gov. George Last April, 59 NYC city hospi- between spring 1997 and fall Pataki, would raise the minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.10. tals reported a total of 2,000 2002. Increases would occur incrementally: to $6 on Oct. 1, 2004; vacancies, or nearly eight percent $6.75 on July 1, 2005; and $7.10 on Jan. 1, 2006.
The state's minimum wage, which is the same as the federal *Tl minimum wage, has been frozen at $5.15 since April 2000. A full-time worker earning minimum wage takes in $10,712 annually, $4,112 less than the federal poverty level for a fami- ly of three. The minimum wage is $7.10 in Connecticut and $5.15 in New Jersey. Despite overwhelming support in the Assembly for the measure, Pataki favors keeping the minimum wage at federal levels. ':ii m Reprinted hv permission of The Bronx Beat, til Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. 18 THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16,2004
Chimpanzee Scientist, Jane Goodall Speaks to Students at Bronx Community College
anuary 2004, Bronx, NY - Jane improve in their neighborhoods. were not wealthy. What anchored her voice and gentle facial expressions, as Goodall visited Bronx "Roots and Shoots" is the Jane Goodall was her love for animals, a conviction she made those sounds and as she told JCommunity College, where she Institute's international environmental she has held from the time she was a her story, drew the audience to her. listened to students and gave a stirring and humanitarian program for young youngster. Africa had always been the But the joy of studying animal speech afterwards. Later that same people. dream destination where she hoped to behavior in the wild, she told the audi- day, she met with United Nations Students shared with her their find- study wildlife. To travel to the conti- ence, came with a price. At a 1986 Secretary General Kofi Annan who, in ings of what they had learned in their nent at 23, she became a waitress to conference in Chicago, she learned 2002, had appointed her as a environmental research projects on save enough money to buy a roundtrip about the dangers destroying the envi- "Messenger of Peace." which they had worked for several boat passage to the then British ronment of the animals she so loved. A focused listener, Dr. Goodall is weeks. Some had conducted polls on Protectorate of Tanganyika (later She decided that she would dedicate famous for her groundbreaking study attitudes toward trash in their neigh- named Tanzania). She met Louis her life to carrying a message of of chimpanzees, which she began borhoods. Others had worked with Leakey, the paleontologist, who awareness worldwide to help protect more than 40 years ago. The study abused animals. Another team of stu- became her mentor and who raised the environment of chimpanzees that continues today under a dedicated dents mapped air pollution sources in funds to send her to Tanzania to study was being encroached upon by man. team of scientists and researchers. She the Bronx that contribute to asthma chimpanzees in the summer of 1960. She told the BCC audience that the came to Bronx Community College to and other diseases. At first the chimpanzees ran away forest and biodiversity through which deliver a message of how she has As each of the students talked, whenever they saw her, but she per- the chimpanzees of Africa have worked exceptionally hard to develop Goodall's eye contact and warm smile sisted in tracking them and being thrived for millions of years are rapid- and spread the scientific knowledge, communicated back an encouraging patient. Finally, the chimpanzees ly vanishing. The animals are slaugh- the awareness and the capacity to cre- glance of friendship. began to accept the presence of this tered for their meat. The biggest ate a sustainably better tomorrow for "Roots creep underground every- strange white ape. One day Goodall threats to chimpanzees are habitat human beings, for animals, and for our where and make a firm foundation," observed a chimpanzee stripping the destruction and fragmentation and the source of sustenance — the environ- said the explanatory literature that she leaves off of a leafy twig, then poking commercial bushmeat trade. At the ment. gives to each of the groups of people the twig into a termite mound and turn of the last century, more than one That's why Jane Goodall — she who form chapters. "Shoots seem very extracting termites that clung on. million chimpanzees populated the travels 300 days of the year - came to weak, but to reach the light, they can Termites sometimes are food for chim- dense forests of Africa. Today, there University Heights High School on the break open brick walls. Imagine that panzees in the wild. are fewer than 200,000. campus of Bronx Community College the brick walls are all the problems we From that scientific observation The chimpanzees at the Gombe of The City University of New York at have inflicted on our planet. Hundreds and years more observations, Dr. preserve, where she conducted her University Avenue and West 181"- of thousands of young people around Goodall communicated to the world famous field studies — which continue Street. She wants to inspire curiosity the world can break through these that chimpanzees are one of the few today with other researchers through in students and adults to awaken a walls. We CAN change the world," are species other than humans that can the Jane Goodall Institute — have closer awareness for noticing the con- Jane Goodall's parting words hi her make rudimentary tools. (Note: At the decreased to 120 or so. "Wild chim- ditions of their environments. environmental program's literature. time of her discovery, it was thought panzees and other great apes could dis- After being introduced by Principal After hearing all the student pre- that only humans make and use tools.) appear entirely in 15 years," she says. Brenda Bravo in the third-floor class- senters and saying hardly a word, Jane She told the audience how over the Then, after 35 minutes, her mes- room, with views of the Manhattan Goodall was off to Schwendler years, she found that chimpanzees also sage was delivered. She took her leave. skyline in the distance, she listened. Auditorium in BCC's Meister Hall. have vividly diverse personalities and Jane Goodall - twice married, once She paid close attention to what die ' tfegrej 20«P MMfi anff facultf were share "behaviors and emotions once widowed and the mother of a grown students were saying. As chapter riveted by the words of this slightly thought to be unique to human beings. son — was off to the United Nations. members of Dr. Goodall's worldwide built English woman in black slacks, Mimicking the sounds of chim- Dr. Goodall's driven schedule has her "Roots & Shoots" organization (in 87 cardigan sweater, and flat shoes about panzees in the small auditorium as she lecturing and raising money for the countries), the University HS students how started the research that has left has heard them greeting each other in Jane Goodall Institute in Silver Spring, told her they had been inspired to take such an indelible impression on the the jungles near Lake Tanganyika, the Maryland, sowing the seeds world- a more hands-on approach to making study of animal behavior in the world. ears of every listener in the auditorium wide of an environmental revolution changes about the things they hoped to Speaking softly, she told how she perked forward. 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return to my office and check my with being aware of your own feel- voice mail, 1 find the most bizarre ings, values, needs and motives. message from Sandy. She is actu- Knowing yourself is critical if you ally upset and distraught by the want people to understand you and message 1 left. She actually sound- want you want. Being self-aware ed as if I had sent her packing to also allows you to set boundaries Hades! I later get a very huffy with people. And while rapport, phone call from her administrative authenticity and synergy are impor- assistant who instructs me to tant aspects of workplace commu- always ask for her should I call the nication, "1" messages are also department office trying to reach important and played a large role in Sandy. Finally, Sonny visits me the situation with Sandy. When later that day to tell me that accord- you use "I" messages, you are ing to Sandy, this was my fault and accepting full responsibility and that I was the one responsible for not resorting to blame: "I will have Mr. Roman is the Coordinator of helpful 1 connected with someone getting the equipment back to him! the television back to you at 9am." Career Development at the Career in another department, whom we'll Quite exasperated by the way the If you are indeed interested in cre- Development Office. He writes a call Sonny, to ask if Sandy could situation unfolded, I chose to never ating rapport and synergy with your monthly column that looks at work- borrow a laptop and projector. I deal with Sandy again. colleagues, which always makes place issues. bring Sandy and Sonny together for a better working environment, have held positions in an assort- that afternoon and while I don't Exploring this topic today, via think of working together and ment of business, civil, aca- remember their exact exchange, 1 this article, gives me the opportuni- empowering one another. You will Idemic and non-profit institu- do believe that Sonny said he need- ty to examine this situation without come across as authentic, and in the tions. The one thing that all of ed the laptop and projector back by reducing it to a simple, "it doesn't workplace this means that you can these places of work had in com- 9am the following morning. pay to be nice." In retrospect, I communicate your truth as it exists mon was colleagues who could not The following morning, at about think this situation stemmed from a in the moment and be trusted by accept responsibility for their mis- 9:20am, Sonny stops by my office problem in workplace communica- your colleagues. This was the rea- takes; colleagues, who instead of looking for his department's laptop tion. Colleagues and co-workers son why I chose not deal with acting like professionals, acted and projector. Sandy had not who want their needs met without Sandy ever again: I didn't trust her more like drowning victims, want- returned the equipment. 1 first call regard for anyone else very likely any more and I set up a Berlin Wall- ing to bring everyone down with Sandy directly, leaving an even- have difficulty communicating like boundary. the ship (a la The Titanic). voiced, friendly message simply well. Interestingly enough, I would I'd like to broach this topic of stating, "Sonny is looking for his No other animal on earth can later hear about similar situations responsibility in the workplace laptop." I then call Sandy's depart- communicate like humans. We with Sandy from other colleagues. with a question: Why do we some- ment's main office to inquire if she have different languages, methods, The common thread in all these sto- times have colleagues and co- was in or not. The person I spoke and art forms that allow us to com- ries was that she would create workers who expect their needs to with diligently walks to Sandy's municate. Yet, the average person uncomfortable situations-often be met without thinking about your office and reports to me that the does not communicate well. Where stemming from miscommunica- needs, the organization's needs or door was closed and that she didn't does good communication start? tion-and then try to drag everyone their team needs? While pondering know if Sandy was in or out. Good communication starts with into it (like a drowning victim). this question, 1 couldn't help recall Because 1 was the middleman in listening-specifically, reflective lis- Sandy had a notorious reputation a past situation where a colleague this situation (and like to regard tening. Reflective listening has to for this. Colleagues often referred refused to accept responsibility for myself as a responsible colleague), do with being thoughtful and con- to her as the "victim" or "drama her unreliability and in the process I send Sonny an e-mail regarding veying back to the person you are queen." One even said that he had damaged our working relationship the phone calls to provide some communicating with, what he or heard she was a "psycho." Until I beyond repair. sort of explanation as to why he did she has said. Reflective listening wrote this article, I never actually The situation was at an academ- not have his laptop and projector; demonstrates a real caring and discussed the situation with any- ic institution and this negligent col- in my mind, I couldn't believe that heightens trust and respect. Had one. I never had to; without any league, whom we'll call Sandy, Sandy could be so careless or so Sandy been making use of reflec- input from me, my colleagues dis- worked in a different department. irresponsible. I deduced in the e- tive listening, she would have pos- covered just how destructive she Sandy called me one day to ask if mail that she must have been out sibly said to Sonny, "Yes, I will was to the workplace-a label that she could borrow a laptop comput- for some unforeseeable reason. have the computer back to you by will probably never leave her. I er and an LCD projector. The I proceed with my day, facilitat- 9am." know in my own mind it never did. equipment that my own department ing various workshops and meeting Another part of effective work- had was not available, so to be with students. When I finally place communication has to do Attention BCC Students!!
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lilt E-mail: chohall(o)yaol.com 20 THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16,2004 BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMARA, FODAY THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK CAMPANA, YENCEY OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS CAMPBELL, TROY CAMPUSANO, GEMA Congratulations to all of you who have CANDELARIA, DELEIDA made the Dean's List for the fall 2003 CARDONA, EVELYN Academic Semester. The Dean's List CARDONA, YOLANDA Reception will be held on April 22, 2004. CARO, MICHELLE If you have any questions regarding the CARTER, TIFFANY Dean's List contact Miguel Rivera at 718- CASADO, HECTOR 289-5633. CEESAY, LAMIN DEAN'S LIST FALL 2003 CHALMERS, LEONARD CHAN, SUSAN CHANG, MANUEL CHARLES, BRIAN ABHIVA, LUSKY CHARLES, CINDY ABOAGYE, DAVID CHECO, ZUGEIRIZ ABREU, WENDY CHHUA, DAVANH ACHY JEANFRANCOIS CHRISTOPHER, LEONT ADaMES, KENIA CINTRON, CYNTHIA ADUSAH, MICHAEL CLEVELAND, SHARON AFRIYIE, AKUA COISCOU, NOELIA Annual Dean's AGHATISE, MERCY COLON, HELEN AGOKENG, REGINE COPELAND, DERRICK AGUILERA, GUIDO CORNIELLE, ELBA AGUIRRE, ALEX CORTEZ, GYSVEL list Convocation AHLIHA-NORDJO, DELA CORTRIGHT, MICHELE AISABOKHAI, AGATHA CRESPO, NATASHA AKUKWE, BERNADINE CRISOSTOMO, SANDRA ALABI, TEMITOPE CRUZ, JUAN Thursday April 22,2004 ALBERTO CARLOS CRUZ, LISSETTE 12pm Gould Memorial Library ALHAJ, MOHAMMED CRUZ, MARIBEL ALI, SAHER purpose: To recognise Dean's Ust and scholarship ALI, SYED D recipients ALICEA, DAVID D'AGNELLI, PATRICIA ALLEN, BARBARA DADZIE, PAAKOW Mailed Invitational event ALLOTEY, BETTY DARLINGTON, LISA ALMANZAR.ANA DAVIS, SCHNIQUE ALQUIROS,ALWTN DE LA CRUZ, BERTHA ALUSHI.AILDA DECASSERES, JENISE ALVARADO, JESSICA DELACRUZ, LEONARDO ALVARADO, STEPHANIE DELGADO, JOHANNA ALVAREZ, SARA GANNON, AISLINN JIMENEZ, JR, ARSENIO DENAPOLI, RALPH ANCRUM, MELISSA GAVIRIA, GENNY JOHN, VANESSA DESLoUCHES , ROSELINE ANGEHR, JAMES xGAYLE, MARCIA JOHNSON, DARRYL DEVONE^ KISHA ANGELET, TASHA GELB, RONALD JOHNSON, EVERTON DIALLO, MAMADOU GELIA, RAY ANTOHNY JOHNSON, MARTTZA ANTWI, KWAKU DIAZ, CAJtMEN ARANETA, JUAN CARLOS GENAO, MARCH JONES, CAROL DIAZ, GEORGE JR. ARELLANOS, ADOLFO GERENA, NOEMI JOSEPH, BRENT DIAZ, ILIANA ARHIN, CHARLES GHAMPSON, LINDA JUNAID, YETUNDE DIAZ, IRENE ARJUN, NIGAMDAI GIRAU, SILVIA DIAZ, JANICE GOMEZ, AMARILIZ ARZU, GRISEL DIAZ, MARISOL ASAMOAH, CHARLES O. GOMEZ, MONICA KABA.MARIAME DOMINGUEZ, RITA GOMEZ, PEDRO ASIEDU, TRINA DOUGLASs, JEFFREY KABIR, MUHAMMAD GONZALEZ, MARIA KACAJ, RAFAELA ATUAHENE, OHEMAA DURAN, ANELY AYENI, SHIKE GONZALEZ, SANDY KANEKO, HARUNA AZAD, TANJEEN GONZALEZ, SANTA KANTEH, SHEIKH GOUGLIN,TRABI KARIKARI, NANA B EDWARDS, ANTTA GOUMBALA, VANDETTA KAWALL, SAMUEL EDWARDS, SHINIQUE BAEZ, SEAN GRACE, TYRONE KEE, MARIE EKPU, OSUYI GRAHAM, DESRINE KEHINDE, OLUWATOSIN BAIRD-APPIAH, LIZA ELBOURNE, KARLENE BAKSH, VIMALA GRAY, GLYNIS KELLEY, TODD ENCARNACION, WENDY GREEN-CAMPBELL, MERLE KELLOWAN, HAMMOND BAMBA, SEKOU ENNIS, ELAINE BANDOO.ANDRAE GREY, AMANDA KESSEY, GILBERT ESPINAL, ANA GUEVE,ALY KING.JANNIE BAYO, MOUSTAPHA ESPINAL, JOSE BENTTEZ, VICTOR GURPINAR,ALP KONATE, ZANA ESPINAL, MANUEL KOSCHARA, MATTHEW BERMUDEZ, YVETTE ESPINAL, MARVERTY H BEYAI, SAIKOU KOUAMENAN, MARIE ESPINAL, OLGA HALL, ORVILLE KUMASSI, LAETITIA BLAIR, NAOMI ESTEVEZ, FANNY BLAIZE, MELISSA HAMID,RABIA KUSI, WIAFE ESTRELLA, JASON HAQUE,AYRINE BLOSHTEIN, YURI ESTRELLA, PEDRO BOBB, ISMAILA HART, RAMON BONEY, GLORIA HARVEY, TYAWANA LAFONTAINE, CESAR BOSQUE, SHEILA HASSAN, HAMDAN LAGE, JENNIFER BOYD, TAMARA FALL, CHEIKH HAZEL, VIELINE LAMBERT, GLORIA BRIONES, MARTHA FARRELL, EDDIE HERNANDEZ, JOSELYN LAMPEDUSA, ROBERT BROOKS, KAMENKA FELICIANO, SHARON HIDALGO, THREASIAN LANE, KEITH BROWN, MYRA FERNANDEZ, DALISA HILL, NANCY LANGLEY, MIRANDA FIGUEROA.AMAURY BROWN, TASHA I LASBREY, ANITA BROWNE, DAMIER FINNER, JONATHAN LEE, BENJAMIN BUCARO, BRENDA FLAVIE, KAYITEGERE IGIEHON, GEORGE LEE, PUI BUENO, MILAGROS FOINMBAM, JUDITH IMAYEGUAHI, SYLVIA LEGEND, SALOMON BURGOS, ELIZABETH FONTAINE, SHANA INFANTE, ARISLEYDA LEVY, KEYDON BURRELL, KEISHA FOSTER, WINART IZEKOR, ODENEHIWALA LINDSEY, PATRICK FOSTER-HUEY, MORRINE LINGAD, GRETTA FRANCIS, ANGELA LITTLE-JOHN, TAKTTO FRANCIS, LUCERNE CAJUSTE, MARIE JAQUEZ, MELVIN LIU, ABRAHAM FRIAS, NANCY CALCANO, KATHY JAQUEZ, NAURY LOPEZ, ORLANDO FURLONG, STEPHEN CALDC, YARIELA JEAN, ALFRED LOROU, BIZAN VALERY CAMACHO, INGRID G JENKINS, STAR LOUISON, LEROY CAMACHO, NATALIE JEREMIE, SHIRELLE LOVE, DEVON GALLOWAY, ROUCHELLE LUCID. CATHERINE THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16, 2004
LU(K). MHLVIN NDIAYE, ELHADJ1 o STEWART, PAULETTE LY, CIIANARUN NEWSAM, LATOYA STRACHAN, DAUTANYA QUAYE, ELIZABETH LYON, ROHAN NEWTON, FREDERICK SUDAL, GLORIA QUAYE, SYLVIA LYONS. F.LAINF NICHOL, MOUNA SULFMAN, FAYICK QUILES, BERRY NICKED, DENISE SWABY, LENNOX, ANN QUINTERO, RAFAEL M NILES, ALiNDA SWABY, MONIQUE MAHADEO, SATNARINE N.IOKU, MARITHA R SZUCS. GYONGYI MANCINO, MATTHEW NTADI. HILARY SZYLF:JKO, LUCYNA RAFFI, ELIZABETH MARCANO, PEDRO NTIBALIKURE. MARIE-JEAN RAHIMAN, MOHANRA.I T MARSHALL. AINSLEY NLJMME, STEPHEN RAMIREZ, ADOLFO MARTINEZ, CHRISTINA NUNEZ. Gl.ENDALI/ TAHIR, AFSIIAN RAMIREZ, DIANA MARTINI-:/. ELIZABETH TARRANT, LASCELLES O RAMIREZ, JENIFER MARTINI^/.. MARLIN TAVERAS. SONYA RAMIREZ, JUAN MARTINL/. NIDI A OBI. ADAE/F TAWLESSI. FEGBAWE RAMIREZ. PAUL MARTINL/. RICHARD OIIUABUNWA, VIRGINIA TCTIASSO. ABOZOU RAMROOP. CHARLES MARTINL-/., VHRONICA O.IFVWF, CLEMENT TEJADA, IVAN RAWLS. SHANELL MAR/DUCA, GREGORY OKOROM, IJEOMA TELUWO, OMOSOLA REID. LIAH MATOS. VLADIMIR Ol.ADIMEJL PRINCE THOMAS, IDA RENE. RITA MATTSON. WILLIAM OLADIPO, OLADIMFJI THOMAS, JOANNE RESTRFPO, SOC'ORRO MCCULLOUGH. BRIAN OLAJIDE. ELLEN THOMAS-CAMPBELL, SHIRLEY REYES, ERIC MCGLATHERY, ANDRcW OLAWANDE, BUNMI THOMPSON, ALEXIS REYES, JAMIE MCKAY, (ill.LIANNE ONI, PETER THOMPSON, CECIL RICCIARDI, DANIEL MCKNKiHT. DYNASTY ORREGO, CRISTINA THOMPSON, LORI RICHARDS. BARBARA MLDINA. JOSH ORTIZ, ERICKA TOLEDO, JULIO RICHARDS. SHIRLEY MKNSAH-BONSLJ, FREDER ORTIZ, EVELYN TORRES. AGLAFD RILEY, NICOLE MFRFDITII, WINSOME ORTIZ, JOHANNA TORRES, ERICA RIVAS, GABRIEL MFRHAI, NADIA ORTIZ, KIMBERLY TOSCANI, BELKIS RIVERA, LYNETTE MILLER, JASON OSMAN, PHOEBE TRAORE, MOUKTAR RIVERA, MICHELLE MINA. DANNY OSULLIVAN. JENIELE TROCHE, TAMIKA RIVERA, MIOSOTY MINAYA, VIDLNRI OYOLA. RAFAELITA TUCKER, SHARNETTE A RIVERA, NEREIDA MITCHELL, QUANESHA TURNER. SHIRLEY RIZVI.SHUMAILA MITCHELL. TASHA TUTIVFN. JOSE ROACH, CRAIG MOIIAMMFD. FAI/AL TWUM. FRANCIS PACHECO, RUTH ROBERTS, JACQUELINE MOIIAMMI-T), I'I-:RSHARD PATTERSON, YNES ROBINSON, EBONNIE U MOIIANSINGII, PAULA PAYNE. TREVOUISE RODRIGUEZ, DARIELLA MONTILLA. MARIFLA UDEKI-:, JUDITH PI-CORA, NICHOLAS RODRIGUEZ, EMILY MORALES, DANNY ULLOA. RUBY PEGU FRO, KARLIN RODRIGUEZ, EVELYN MORGAN, GARY PENA, IMALENI URENA, YANFT RODRIGUEZ, JESUS MORGAN, TRAVIS PENA, YOLANDA RODRIGUEZ, JULIA MORILLO. ERIC PERALTA. RAMON RODRIGUEZ, RFGINA MORILI.O, LORIMAR PEREIRA, ENRIQUE RO.IAS, NILS A VAI.DEZ. ODETTE MORITA, TOMOKO PEREZ. ARNOLD VALENCIA, MACiDALENA MORRIS. ANDRIA ROMAN, JONATHAN PEREZ. DIANA ROMAN, TONY VALI-:NTIN, IRIS MORRISON. KIRK PEREZ, MARYANN ROSADO, LUZ VALERA.GLENIS MOSS. JANICE PEREZ. NELSON GREGORI ROSADO. MARLS A VALER1O, ESTEPHANY MIU.ERO. ELVIRA PEREZ, WLADYS ROSENBERG. GREGORY VARGAS. HERMAN MUNI/, BILL PERSON. EVA RUIZ, ANGEL VARGAS. ROSA PICHARDO, (UNA RUSSELL. PATRICIA VEGA, VALERIE POWELL. SHONTAE VELAZQUEZ, JENNIFER NADAL. GKISSELLE PRENDERGAST. TAMARA S VELAZQUEZ, RAMON VELEZ, JULISSA SALAMANCA. HENRY VENTURA, CELESTE SAMATEh, MAI.ICK Y1AMONTIE. RACHEL SAMUEL. SACHIN SANCHEZ. ERIKA VICTORIA. MARGARITA LENTE MACICO VIl.l.EGAS. R1CARDO SANCHEZ. MELINDA (MAGIC LENS) SANCHEZ. YANNELIS VILORIA. ARABELVA SANTIACiO. REBECCA VIRI-:LLA. ORLANDO SANTIAGO. WILBERTC) VITALIS. RAFIAII HALL Of FAME ART GALLERY VITI-:RI. PATRICIA March 30 through April 16 2004 SAVINON. KAREN SCULLY, ROSHELLE w SF.AI.E. CONSTANCE SEKYERE. NANCY WADE, AIDA SENELORM, KENNETH WASHINGTON, KIMWAII SERRANO. JULIO WASSWAS. ELIZABETH SHAKESPEARE, RUTH-ANN \sIII-ATLFY, MAUREEN SHAVERS. DONNA wiiiTAKER. DOYLE: SILVESTRE. FELIPE WHITE:. ROUSANA SIMON. JEROME WIGGAN. GREGORY SIMPSON. CHRISTINE WILKENS, WILLIAMS SINGH. MAXINE WILLIAMS. JEREMY SIRERA, JONATHAN WILLIAMS, KWAMII-; SKEEN, KENNETH WILLIAMS, MICHAEL SMITH, AKILAII WILLIAMS. SHEENA SMITH, ARNOLD WILLIS, CURTIS SMITH, DENISE WILSON. FRANKLIN SODEN. MARK wiNDi.EY. SHARI-:SF: SOMAN. ANAND WOOD. F.ASTF:R SORIA. SHEZAKYNA \\'RIGILL. NATHANIEL SORIA. STEPHANY WYNDER. JESSICA SORIN. LISA SOLO. GI-;RANDO SOLO, JAIMI- SOLO, MARTHA SOTO, MARTHA SO\\', SOULEYMANE ZEITI.1AN. NANOR SPENCER, ROHAN ZURITA. PATRICIA SPIVEY, MARGARET STEADMAN, MICHELLE STEPHENS, GLORIA IN CELEBRATION OF LATINO HERITAGE MONTH STEPHENSON. SIIERF.NA STEWART. KERRY-ANN 22 THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16,2004
CAMPUS TOWN MEETING HELD AT BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO DISCUSS HIGHER EDUCATION ISSUES tudents, faculty, and campus Zita O'Toole, board representative will one day help build up our capital and operational projects. administrators gathered for NYPIRG at BCC. "Student state's economy," said Davila According to New York State Srecently for a town hall meet- voices must be heard, especially Marin, NYPIRG Board law, the budget is due by April 1 ing at Bronx Community College when issues like tuition and finan- Representative at BCC. "Thewhen the next fiscal year begins. (BCC) to discuss issues concerning cial aid are being discussed." Governor has proposed to divest The state budget has been late for New York colleges with local legis- In his Executive Budget for from a crucial economic develop- the past 19 years. lators. Assemblyman Michael 2004-2005, Governor Pataki pro- ment program by cutting funds to The student panelists included Benjamin, Assemblyman Luis Diaz posed to restructure the Tuition higher education." Danilda Marin, NYPIRG Board and representatives Senator Ruth Assistance Program (TAP) by with- Organizers of the event urged Representative and BCC 2nd year Hassel-Thompson, and holding one-third of current finan- the legislators to work with the student; Eddie Llumpo, SGA Assemblywoman Auriella Greene's cial aid awards until after students campus community to ensure that Senator; Grace Zita O'Toole, office attended the event and talked graduate. The Governor's budget students' interests are protected in NYPIRG Board Representative and about the rising cost of higher edu- also includes cuts to opportunity ongoing budget negotiations. They BCC 2nd year student; Kay cation, the Governor's proposed programs (EOF, HEOP, and asked that the final budget: McFarlan BCC Student; and budget for 2004-2005, and the need SEEK), community college fund- 1. reject the Governor's TAP plan, Fernando Lopez, News Editor for for increased state funding for ing, and Bundy Aidr However, the 2. restore cuts and increase funding The Communicator financial aid, captital and opera- Governor did not recommend any for opportunity programs, Legislative Panelists included: tional budgets for public colleges tuition hikes and minimally 3. restore cuts and increase funding Assemblyman Luis Diaz, Vanessa and universities. increased funding for SUNY and for community colleges, Gibson from Assembly member "It is critical that these kinds of CUNY. 4. increase funding for SUNY and Auriella Greene's office, and community discussions take place "The students attending New CUNY, and Anthony Wilcot from Senator Ruth on college campuses," said Grace York's colleges and universities 5. approve additional funding for Hassel-Thompson's office.
Students Protest the Federal Notes from the Speaker's State of the City Address Environmental Protection Agency eyGrace usloads of people from all College. "We have a President who ity Hall was packed with people, of the rest of his speech. Speaker Miller set across New York State, ,gave the State of the Union address media, and lobbyists; an uncommon up his plan as an alternative to .Mayor including New York City, 'and what did he say about the envi- Cexcitement could be seen on every- Bloomberg's tax proposal and labeled his B one's face. The room had been transformed plan as a different kind of tax plan. In the Long Island, Buffalo, Syracuse, ronment? Absolutely nothing. We're from the usual gray metal chairs to rows uptth" Speaker's new plan, senior citizens would pay Oswego and Cortland, gathered at the not letting the President off the hook, rows of bright blue plastic ones, which faced no property tax increases, the poorest New University of Albany on March 7 to we're not letting the EPA off the the large television monitor positioned behind Yorkers would not have to pay any city hold a Shadow Hearing and deliver hook," said Angela Ledford, Director a centered podium. On either side of the income taxes, and all other city residents hundreds of letters from residents crit- monitor, wooden chairs were erected to face would get a two-percent reduction in their of Clear the Air in Washington. the crowds. From my view in the balcony, property tax rates. icizing the Environmental Protection The mercury problem is so exten- city officials were seated to my left and City The Speaker also pledged to restore many Agency's (EPA) proposal to allow sive that the EPA and 43 states have Council Members to my right. At noon, of the Mayor's proposed budget cuts includ- higher levels of mercury in our local posted mercury advisories warning attendees started to take their seats, and quiet- ing the elimination of the Peter Vallone Merit waters. The New York Public Interest people to limit or avoid consumption ed down so the event could begin. Scholarship—which is granted to approxi- There was hardly a moment of calm mately 8,000 CUNY students—as well as Research Group (NYPIRG) and stu- of fish from more than 12 million before everyone stood up clapping and cam- 2,500 childcare slots. The Speaker also dents organized the rally and public acres of lakes and 400,000 miles of era flashes went off. I peered over the bal- addressed cuts to public library service. hearing because the EPA chose not to rivers. Nineteen states have issued cony to see Speaker Gifford Miller walking The Council's priority list for the 2004 hold a hearing on the matter in New statewide advisories for all of their down the center aisle, shaking hands, patting legislative session includes a number of pro- York State. "We are here today to tell inland lakes and/or rivers for at least backs, and giving enormous smiles. I was posals that are good for CUNY students' very excited; the Speaker was about to give including a new discount prescription drug the EPA ... their plan is simply unac- one species of fish. Power plants are his State of the City speech, which would out- card, increased funding for education and ceptable," said Jason Babbie, environ- the largest uncontrolled source of line the Council's achievements, respond to teachers, stricter safety precautions for public mental policy analyst for the mercury by far, responsible for Mayor Bloomberg's January speech, and schools, and prevention of payday lending. NYPIRG. "What they're doing is fun- approximately 30 percent of the coun- express the Council intentions and priorities Banning payday lending is an especially damentally wrong. It's endangering try's emissions. Amazingly, power for the upcoming legislative session. • important piece of legislation. The compa- The speech started off with thanks, con- nies who offer payday lending make money our health, it's endangering our plants are the only major mercury pol- gratulations, and highlights of some legisla- by loaning money to people in a financial future." luters yet to be regulated under feder- tion approved this year by the City Council. jam, many of whom have no credit or job. The EPA is proposing a 70 percent al clean air standards. Power plants in Speaker Miller emphasized the passage of They charge astronomical interest rates and reduction in mercury emissions by New York State emitted 1,124 pounds laws that require city vehicles to use cleaner fees. College students sometimes fit these 2018. However, opponents say that of mercury in 2001, ranking the state burning fuels and every New York City hos- criteria and are often at risk of being targeted. pital to offer emergency contraception to vic- The speech pumped me up for the coming the plan allows the trading of "pollu- 26th in the country. Mercury emis- tims of rape and sexual assault. He discussed months of advocacy. I am excited to contin- tion credits," meaning not all power sions have been linked to neurological the language access bill to break down the ue to monitor the Mayor and City Council, plants would have to reduce mercury and developmental disabilities in chil- barriers that separate immigrants from city looking out for the best interests of New York pollution. Credits also could be used dren whose mothers have eaten con- services, and the Childhood Lead Poisoning City college students. Each week, I meet with to defer full enforcement, which taminated fish. The Centers for Prevention Act to prevent future childhood elected officials and attend committee meet- lead poisoning and hold landlords more ings, where niost legislation is discussed and could impact the Northeast, including Disease Control and Prevention has accountable to tenants by requiring them to debated. Twice a month, I attend Stated New York State. In 2001, the EPA reported that one in 12 women have take responsibility for the removal of any sub- Council meetings and watch the City Council estimated mercury emissions could be unsafe levels of mercury in their bod- stance that qualifies as containing lead. It was introduce and vote on legislation. I very cut as much as 90 percent, to 5.5 tons ies for a fetus. In 2003, the state extremely exciting to hear Speaker Miller much enjoy observing how New York City a year by 2008, if the best available Department of Health issuedfis h con- stress the new lead paint law. Many CUNY government operates and directly voicing my students, including me, canvassed the city opinion to make a difference for students. technology was used. "The Bush sumption advisories for 40 water bod- from the Bronx to Brooklyn to urge for it to Stay tuned for my next column on the city Administration and EPA needs to ies in the state because of contamina- become law. It is a huge victory for the many budget and how the Mayor's proposed cuts stick to the original plan proposed in tion. students who were an integral force on this will impact students and their families. 2001 and not sell out our health for For more information or to take issue and the children of New York City who Grace Zita O'Toole is a student majoring special interest wants," said Grace action call the NYPIRG office at 718- are now protected. in political science at Bronx Community After overviewing some of the Council's College. She is currently the New York City Zita O'Toole, NYPIRG Board 289-5409 or come to Loew Hall 420. past victories, the Speaker focused on his new Council Watch Intern for the New York Public Representative for Bronx Community tax plan, a proposal that would be the center Interest Research Group (NYPIRG). THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16,2004 23
I'm Supposed to Graduate This Semester, But Find Myself in the Dark About It , An Open Letter to the Campus By Karen M. Rodriguez o I'm graduating this semes- the same questions such as how trait? The reason I want to know is, exact day of the ring signing. The ter, but it doesn't feel like it much does the rings really cost? just like previous graduates, I may letter does accurately indicate the Sso far. It's the middle of When is the graduation? How not be able to afford it. I've come to days of the cap and gowns and sen- March and I haven't heard anything many people can I invite? And, oh realize that most of the information ior portraits. about BCC graduates of 2004. No yeah, what about the pictures! How I have thus far is from past gradu- We, the graduates, need to know letter, no workshop, no meeting, much is that? And do we have to ates. What I want to know is this, this important information as soon not even a flyer. Oh wait; yeah pay for our yearbook? what is the range of estimated as the semester begins, not six there is a flyer, one that I just hap- In fairness to the school, a letter prices that the portraits and gradua- weeks into the semester. Who is to pened to see on my way to the bath- finally did reach my home on tion rings might cost me? I want to blame? Who is not doing his or her room on the 6 floor of Colston Hall. March 22, 2004 from the Office of see it in black-and-white in job? Someone needs to take The flyer read, "Gradation rings Student Activities, but it does not advance of registering for these responsibility. It is not fair to treat March 29,30,31 and cap and gown provide you with a sense of ease. very same items. The letter did say your future graduates who have March 31 and April 01." My reac- The letter doesn't give you a clear- the time and dates in which to go worked so hard to get to this excit- tion was "Oh my gosh! that is less cut understanding of the whole and sign up for the rings. The letter ing moment and to feel no enthusi- that two weeks away. What do I do? graduation process. It does not give said, Tuesday, March 29, asm from the college in which he or How much will it cost? I have so you a breakdown of various options Wednesday, March 30, and she is going to graduate from. many questions and nowhere to go in terms of prices of the graduation Thursday, March 31. However if Karen Rodriguez is a liberal for answers. rings as well as the breakdown you look at a calendar, March 29 arts student who is expected to Why doesn't the school offer a amount of senior portraits. What falls on a Monday, not a Tuesday graduate in May of 2004. Ms. workshop/club for the graduates? A are the different prices for the sen- and, therefore, all the days given Rodriguez is a contributing writer place where we can come together ior portraits? Are there various are not accurate. A student can eas- and treasurer for The and be among fellow future gradu- prices for each package? Why can't ily make the same passive mistake Communicator. ates, a place where we can all ask I know this before I sit for my por- and miss out by not signing on the
From the Internationalist Group Santo Domingo 1965, Chile 1973, Haiti 2004 iiti: U.S. Engineers Death Squad C Throw the Imperialists Out! Asylum for Haitian Refugees!
or the third time in 90 years, the United official Marc Bazin to give a "civilian" cover Of course, the Bush government claims actions be implemented clandestinely and States has occupied Haiti; and for the to junta rule.) that they are restoring "democracy" after a securely so that the USG [United States gov- Ffirst time in 200 years of Haitian inde- The targets of the new regime are the "failed despot" voluntarily resigned. "Has ernment] and American hand be well hidden." pendence, the French colonialists are back. In impoverished black masses who in 1990 mas- Aristide been resigned?" asked Haiti en These days, they barely bother to hide the 1915, U.S. Marines landed to restore "order" sively voted for Aristide, making him the first Marche (10 March) with grammatical irony, American hand at all. Instead of operating and stayed foi almost 20 years. In 1994, popularly elected president in Haiti's history. adding: "Watch out for the boomerang effect." clandestinely through the CIA, they fund the Democratic president Bill Clinton sent 20,000 Because he dutifully carried out the anti-work- It's obvious to everyi^ie that Aristide was _ opposition through the International U.S. .troops to restore Haiti's president Jean- er economic policies designed by Washington, forced out of office.''Hustled aboard an Republican Institute, the National Democratic Bertrand Aristide to office. The aim: to fore- Aristide's support had greatly eroded, disap- unmarked plane by U.S. personnel, he was Institute and the National Endowment for stall a mass uprising against a military junta pearing altogether in the educated middle class dumped in the French neocolony of the Democracy, while sending U.S. Navy gun- which ousted Aristide three years earlier in a while becoming passive among the jobless and Central African Republic, whose former boats in the case of Haiti, or a whole expedi- coup under Republican president George Bush illiterate poor. But now as the "rebels" stage "emperor," Bokassa I, was convicted of mur- tionary corps of 150,000 troops to invade Iraq. I. Now, a decade later, George Bush II insti- murderous incursions into the shantytowns of dering 100 schoolchildren. Upon arrival, The scale may differ, but the objectives are the gates an uprising and sends the Marines to Cite Soleil, Bel Air and La Saline, the resi- Aristide issued a statement echoing that of same. Partly they serve the objectives of par- remove Aristide. The "rebel army" whose dents are fighting back. On Friday, March 5, Toussaint L'ouverture, leader of the slave ticular well-connected capitalist sectors: chiefs now parade in the streets of the Haitian more than 10,000 people from the ramshackle rebellion that drove the colonists from Haiti Halliburton's ties to the present U.S. adminis- capital, Port-au-Prince, is led by some of the slums converged on the U.S. embassy to two centuries ago. After L'ouverture was tration with its lucrative contracts are notori- same mass murderers who slaughtered thou- protest the occupation, chanting, "Bush terror- seized by Napoleon Bonaparte and jailed in ous; and when the Marines first went into sands of poor and working-class Haitians fol- iste!" "We'll burn the palace down with the the Jura Mountains of eastern France, he Haiti in 1914, they seized the Bank of Haiti in lowing the 1991 coup. Then, as now, the Americans inside," threatened one marcher. declared: "In overthrowing me, they only cut order to collect debts for National City Bank Haitian military men have been trained by the Two days later, a smaller anti-Aristide demo of down the trunk of the tree of liberty, but it will of New York. But it's not just about "crony Pentagon and the paramilitary thugs are led by some 3,000 gathered in the posh suburb of grow back because its roots are many and capitalism." Whether under Bush or Clinton, CIA "assets." The "civilian" opposition that Petionville in the hills above the capital to deep." Wrapping himself in the mantle of the governments of the twin capitalist parties helped oust Aristide is on the U.S. payroll. march on the National Palace to cries of Toussaint, Aristide declared, "In overthrowing seek to further strategic interests of U.S. impe- And to ensure this motley crew's hold on "Aristide criminel!" The counterposed march- me, they have cut down the tree of peace, but rialism. During the Cold War that meant power, a multinational force of 2,500 U.S., es continue: on March 12, thousands of it will grow back because its roots are killing Communists and countering the Soviet French, Canadian and Chilean troops is now Aristide supporters besieged the city center, L'ouverturian." Yet L'ouverture liberated the Union; today, as the sole remaining "super- patrolling the streets. "In short, welcome to now guarded by U.S. armored personnel carri- slaves and fought Napoleon's army, while power," the United States is concerned to nail Haiti, a new Franco-American colony in the ers. Police fired indiscriminately on the crowd, Aristide kept the Haitian masses enslaved to down its world hegemony, not only against Caribbean," as the weekly Haiti Progres (10 killing at least two. the imperialists and relied on the protection of "rogue" states, but also against its imperialist March) put it. But the unemployed poor have little real a U.S. security company - until it was with- rivals and erstwhile "allies." This is, quite literally, a "death squad power. It is the working class that must mobi- drawn. The occupation of Haiti is part of the glob- coup" - and already the killings have begun. A lize, in Haiti and internationally, to throw out The day before the U.S. abruptly al "war without end" that U.S. imperialism is member of Aristide's Lavalas party is seized the invaders and their puppet regime. Yet the "resigned" Aristide, a White House fighting in the Near East, in the Caribbean, by the rebels in Petit Goave and burned alive. misleaders of Haitian labor have instead, spokesman accused the Haitian president of and in the U.S. as well. Far from being a "war On the road from the capital, corpses lie on the openly or tacitly, joined with the sweatshop "failure to adhere to democratic principles," against terrorism," it is a war to terrorize the side of the road, executed with a shot to the bosses, death squad paramilitaries and Yankee blamed him for the "deep polarization and vio- world into submission; an imperialist war tar- head, many with their hands bound. It's hard- imperialists in the anti-Aristide coalition. "The lent unrest that we are witnessing in Haiti geting deformed workers states like North ly a surprise. As they marched on Port-au- bourgeoisie has never done anything for us, today," and called on him to "accept responsi- Korea, China, Cuba, and aimed at keeping Prince, one of the top "rebels" was the former the masses," declared a pro-Aristide marcher bility and to act in the best interests of Haiti." Washington's hand on the oil tap so that Japan No. 2 of the euphemistically named Front for on March 5 in Port-au-Prince. "Now they have In case he didn't get the hint, a U.S. official and Europe don't get out of line; and a capital- the Advancement and Progress of Haiti taken our president." "One solution, revolu- added oh-so-democratically: "Aristide must ist war on the poor and working people, black, (FRAPH), the CIA-backed gang of assassins tion!" chanted pro-Aristide Haitian demon- go." This is hardly the first time that the U.S. Latino and Asian minorities and immigrants in whose initials sound out the word "hit" in strators on March 6 at the Junction in has ousted an elected government. The CIA the United States. To be sure, Democrats and French and Creole. So the FRAPH is back, Brooklyn. But with all his nationalist and pop- did it to Mohammed Mossadegh in Iran in Republicans have their differences: the and along with them the tontons macoutes left ulist rhetoric, and even though the Bush 1953; they did it to Jacobo Arbenz in Democrats installed Aristide in 1994 in order over from the dictatorship of "Papa Doc" and regime may have added him to its "axis of Guatemala in 1954; they did it to Salvador to put a clamp on the Haitian masses and pre- "Baby Doc" Duvalier, ousted in 1986; the nin- evil," Aristide is himself part of the Haitian Allende in Chile in 1973, when President vent thousands of "boat people" from arriving jas unleashed by generals Namphy and bourgeoisie who as president served as loyal Nixon's security advisor Henry Kissinger in Miami Beact\; the Republicans yanked Prosper Avril, who took over in 1988; and the front man for Washington. Now under a new made his famous quip, "I don't see why we Aristide in 2004 because he could no longer attaches, used by General Cedras to terrorize colonial occupation, the Haitian working need to stand by and watch a country go keep the Haitian masses under control. No the slum neighborhoods following the 1991 masses desperately need an authentically rev- Communist because of the irresponsibility of longer a useful instrument for U.S. imperial- coup. To give a respectable face to this regime olutionary workers party to lead the struggle its own people." A CIA cable from October ism, they toss him aside like a squeezed of the death squads united, a "council of wise against the imperialists and all their local 1970 was more explicit: "It is firm and contin- lemon, like they did with Noriega in Panama men" appointed by U.S. Ambassador James henchmen. And to forge that vanguard party uing policy that Allende be overthrown by a in 1990, Ngo Dinh Diem in South Vietnam in Foley has named a former United Nations offi- requires an international fight, extending coup.... We are to continue to generate maxi- 1963, or Raphael Trujillo in the Dominican cial, Jean Latortue, as prime minister. (In throughout the island of Hispaniola and the mum pressure toward this end utilizing every Republic the same year. 1992, the U.S. handpicked former World Bank Caribbean to New York City. appropriate resource. It is imperative that these 24 THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16,2004
African American and Hispanic American Women Are At Risk By Jenise DeCasseres
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A World of Art at the Javits Convention Center By Veronica Feliciano
I had the opportunity to attend The painting have a realistic look to it com- and all the technological advances we International Artexpo, thanks to one of bined with the classical neon splashes of have made, yet the figure of the woman the artists displaying his artwork there, color prominent to the rise of Pop Art embodied into a motorcycle shows how BG183, one of the founders of Tats Cru. during the 1950's. Pop art rejuvenated fragile human beings still are. The 1 was given complimentary tickets to see common images people see everyday essence of his painting gave a feeling of the exhibits. An inductee of the into works of art unifying the past to the neon colors and urban graffiti mixed with Smithsonian Institute, Tats Cru, also present. ancient tribal designs. This created an known as the mural kings of graffiti art, As I strolled the floor in awe of all the overall feeling of past meeting with the have captured the imagery of writing colorful art works, one exhibit truly present. Pawliski told me the impact he graphs on building walls into a well- caught my eye. Artist Jordan Eagles wished to have on his audience was to respected art form, transforming the brings life to his work through the use of make them realize that not only is he an once-forbidden craft of the streets onto animal blood as paint. The abstract paint- artist, but a historian of our time, captur- canvas. ing Every Moment Is A New Beginning ing the intersection where humans and Tats Cru remain true to graffiti art (2003), explores the rudiments of life and machinery lie in today. form, as they still spray paint on the side death on canvas as it represents a paradox I had the chance to buy a signed T- of buildings, with the exception now of in which an animal's death brings life to shirt from Pawliski for $20. Compared to getting the landlord's permission, in con- his paintings. The blood becomes an art the rest of the prices of all the paintings, trast to some of the "toys" who scribble form in itself as no person has the ability I got a great deal. he art center of the world held yet on brick walls and bathroom stalls just to change the patterns of how blood dries. The art expo accommodated artisans, another International Artexpo for name's sake. But, to acquire some control of his paint- jewelry makers, and sculptors. Each year Tfrom February, 26 to March I, Prior to the show, I was in Tats Cru's ing, the blood is layered upon cheese- the Javits Center holds an Artexpo for commemorating some of the world's office, located in the Hunt's Point section cloth, resin, and preserved on Plexiglas. about $15 a ticket. I suggest going out most renowned artists. The Javits of the Bronx, discussing the program The medium that Eagles uses is incarnat- and using your student college ID's to Convention Center, located on West 34th they facilitate for youth seeking to pursue ed with his final artwork. explore this multifaceted visual world. street and 11th avenue, offered a view of the art form of graffiti in a constructive Similar in concept to Jordan Eagles' Attending this an event allowed me, not artists who work in widely differing manner. BG183 was excited that pop work, Ron Pawliski devotes his passion only to view genuine art works, but also forms, from contemporary artists to post- artist Peter Max was going to be one of to the art of incorporating the female to network with the artists themselves. impressionist visionaries. the exhibitors, as he pulled put the virtu- human figure with modern-day industrial Art buyers and gallery owners vigi- oso's painted Arizona Ice Tea bottle of machinery. People have been lantly sauntered the floor pondering the Statue of Liberty, pointing on the sec- fascinated with the human which art piece would best suit their tion of the bottle in which he so eagerly physique since the beginning of interests. 1 would venture to say that the awaited for the famous painter to sign. time; the female body represents buyers would be extra attentive in pick- Peter Max's pop-art pieces are a blend fragility, sensuality, and flexibil- ing a piece, for some of the paintings of multi-mediums, including collages of ity. Contrary to the human body, would set back the buyer several thou- pictures, lithographs, serigraphs and bold modern-day machinery repre- sands of dollars. However, for the less colors of paint, with hallmark distinct sents coldness and fixation in wealthy patron, having just seen the paintbrush strokes that seem to be geo- our present world. By combin- authentic art was enough to appreciate metric in shape. As in Max's Statue of ing the two entities, Pawliski the access we have to see opulent work, Liberty, the brushstrokes are hard and examines the dependency we without having to buy it. rigid in form, yet the components of the have on modern-day machinery THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16,2004 25
In Too Deep this deep abyss began to cross my being. I try to fight the uncontrol- dled in the arms of its mother, being mind. Since I had established my lable desire to succumb to her rocked back and forth, serenaded By Michael D. Florence dominance, I now felt that I could motion. Yet, the more I struggle the by the birds and the wind, as they s I walk toward her, I can't delve further into her. Leaving the harder it is for me to stand my sing to me in perfect harmony. help being in awe of her area of comfort I had found for ground. Like quicksand, I feel the I now feel as if I am on a raft, beauty. She lies there myself, I took a deep breath, suck- earth moving from beneath my feet. being guided to shore. My eyes A ing in all the air I could to preserve In tempo, each thrust leads me fur- upward, facing into the warm rays underneath a warm, sunlit sky in majestic splendor, surrounding the me in my descent. ther to the point of no return. My of the sun, left lifeless, as I arrive at the edge of the battleground. earth and all forms of life on it. She Suddenly and without warning, I end, but I'm still fighting. She beckons me to enter, and is anx- heard a roar above me. From my leaves me weightless, then like Embedded into mother earth, I iously assisted by my own desire. semi-submerged position I could bags of cement, sucks me under, could feel the cool wind pass over With each step I take toward her, I see the ascent of what seemed like forcing me to swallow her givings me and fill my lungs with the air I can feel the heat rising from angels with wings spread wide, and leaving me gasping for air. moments before so dearly missed. beneath me, like hot coals scorch- birds, soaring toward the heavens. At that moment, I fear I have The tender breeze enabled me to ing my feet. The union of sun and For a brief moment there was lost the battle and my very soul has breathe once again. I slowly rose to sand is a slave to its mistress. Its silence. Then suddenly all control been rooted from me. I lie motion- my feet and looked over the calm only purpose is to accelerate my was lost as I was being twisted and less, emotionally, physically, and waters. Shades of blue and green advance. She lays in patient wait of turned into pretzel like positions. I mentally drained from her relent- fill my view from where I'm stand- me, yet I can sense her arousal. I could feel the earth brushing less pounding. Begging her now to ing into an unending horizon. The enter just enough to acclimate against my naked back piercing my take me, and do with me as she colors meet in the distance and myself to these untested waters. I flesh like catlike claws. I could feel will. I want to cry out, but who will form the most beautiful rainbow I am deliberately slow in entry, for the rush of this mighty force draw- hear my plea for mercy? Who will have ever seen. Oh, what an experi- rushing into unfamiliar territory ing me deeper into her fold. rescue me from a fate I so manly ence! Had I only remembered I might prove unwise. The moistness of her womb is entered? To my amazement, she couldn't swim. demanding my attention and leav- raises me up above the white bub- I immerse myself only as far as I Michael D. Florence is a student ing me with no room for wonder. bling froth that has spewed from feel comfortable because I must in the spring 2004 section of She engulfs me on all sides and her, as if to say she's had enough of remain in control. Soon, the Professor Bibi Baksh's English 11 strokes the very essence of my me. I now lie there, as an infant cra- thought of venturing further into class. y Riskiest Endeavor By Ahmet Hisseine n 1991, when 1 was in my civil war, the mode of the times difficulty in my way was the ship you have is on the front birth country, The Republic was uncertainty because the French embassy's "bureaucrat- lines," he replied in an angry Iof Chad in central Africa, new interim government had ic structure" which dealt with voice. Our mission was to roam the country was just out of a not strengthened its complete my situation as if I was travel- around the capital and the bloody coup and things had not grip on power yet. Periodic ing to a province in France not crossing points around it like settled yet. I had just arrived skirmishes from rebels the United States. sitting ducks to lure the enemy from neighboring Sudan occurred from time to time Nevertheless, I was able to into attacking us. While we (where I grew up) in hopes of around Chad's northern penetrate the French bureau- were being massacred by the getting a scholarship to study provinces and close to the cap- cracy after one week of repeat- rebels, the army could find abroad. The new president, ital, N'Djamena. ed visits to their unholy where the rebels were and send Idriss Deby, called for all the So pursuing my American embassy, waving the powerful the artillery squadrons in to fin- Chadians to return to help in dream, I sat for the required (DMA) letter in their faces. I ish them off. Luckily enough, rebuilding the country. So with Defense Language Institute came out of the French real the night after our first mission, those rosy aspirations, I landed (DLI's) English comprehen- state victorious with a very the rebels were discovered by in the middle of turmoil, clue- sion test and passed with a 79% expensive pilgrimage visa to another sacrificial platoon like less of the dangers ahead. grade. That was the highest make a connection through ours and were beaten by the Because Chad had been score for a first-time stager Paris on my way to the US. army early that morning. through a continuous civil war (military scholarship winner), Right around that time, con- That week in 1991 went into since the 1980s, there was no and it qualified me to meet his flict erupted again in Chad. Chadian history as the week of set higher education system to highness, the United States Some of the former dictator "October the 13th." There have send students abroad and that Embassy's deputy military Hisseine Habre's forces been no more coups or civil was the cause of my risky attache (DMA), who approved regrouped again and attacked wars since then -- and Chad has ordeal. The only chance that my scholarship with no ques- the capital, N'Djamena, in a become one of the most peace- was open for me to travel tions asked. So with a letter final attempt to surprise the ful countries in Africa. In all of abroad was a military scholar- from his highness, the DMA, new president, Idriss Deby, and my days since then, I have ship to the United States. It was stressing the "importance of overthrow him before he had never been in a riskier situa- very easy to register for the speeding up the process for this settled in. Our unit was called tion. But as they say back in army in Chad; after all, what's (national treasure) student," to report for duty immediately. Africa, "It is very costly to get better than a volunteering new and a head sticking up to the Without even an hour of com- to the new world." It almost soldier just out of his teen heavens with pride, I was able bat training, I was issued a cost me my life! years? Later I learned that the to get money, a passport, mili- Kalashnikov rifle and sent to Ahmet Hisseine is a student army used to capture teenagers tary fatigues and ceremonial the front lines. "But I have a in Professor Terry Adrian's from remote villages to force attire to represent Chad's mili- scholarship and must leave spring 2004 section of them into the army. Although tary among the civilized mili- next week!" I protested to my English 02. the last coup had ended the taries of the world. The only commander. "The only scholar- 26 THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16, 2004
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l-800-GO-GUARD EXT J 95 www, 1 -80Q-Gd-GUARD«CQm/reck* THE COMMUNICATOR APRIL 16,2004 27 Celebrating Women Through the Visual Arts By Sharon Feliciano BCC Hall of Fame Art Gallery held Sepulchre, Santa Zita, and Santa an exhibit. Lucia. Santa Zita was born into a This special exhibit displayed poor Christian family, but she still some of the strengths and the short- managed to help those in need. comings of the "softer" sex. The Santa Lucia was martyred; her eyes different artists tried to show us the were cut out. Other famous women secret world of femininity through portrayed were Mother Theresa, their eyes. There were collages, oil Rosa Parks and Tyra Banks. It takes paintings, charcoal drawings, all kinds. watercolors, and photographs. One Dr. Ruth Bass, chairperson of of the artists, Professor Roni Ben- the Department of Art and Music, Nun, displayed a collection of pho- was also one of the artists display- tographs. They were four in num- ing works. Hers were portraits of ber - Motherhood, MJ Dancing, everyday women of different ages Reading Girl, and Girl on Horse. and nationalities. Her subjects were here are specific days during There was no particular theme. not chosen for their physical the year, usually holidays When asked, Professor Ben-Nun appearance. She wanted to show Tand birthdays, when we said he sought inspiration from the their inner beauty and strength by show the women in our lives - subjects themselves. He wanted to the use of contrasting colors. She mothers, sisters, and friends - how capture the emotions and people says that one of the perks of creat- important they are to us. They have doing whatever it is they do. ing these paintings is that she meets at one point or another inspired us MJ Dancing was particularly people she would never have other- to better ourselves. History tells us interesting. When looking at the wise. I asked Dr. Bass what she that women were once considered photograph, the image is that of a thought of the exhibit. She said, "I property, chattel bartered for lands ghost. To create this illusion thought it is beautiful, so many dif- and wealth, used by their husbands through long exposure, leave the ferent styles and subject matters. I for the production of heirs. lens open to register movement. am thrilled to be a part of it." Gradually their role changed, but There was also a set of three water- I would have to agree in that it not without a fight. March is one colors on wood. was a beautiful display. In its month in which we celebrate our There were also religion-themed silence you could hear the strength, fighting muses. In honor of her, the paintings by Professor Mary Jo the sorrow, the joys of womanhood Mazzella - Le Tre Marie del and the pride of the artists. The Center for Communication
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