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The Grizzly, May 3, 1994
Marc Ellman Ursinus College
Mark Leiser Ursinus College
Scott Savett Ursinus College
Joanne Sickeri Ursinus College
Richard P. Richter Ursinus College
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Recommended Citation Ellman, Marc; Leiser, Mark; Savett, Scott; Sickeri, Joanne; Richter, Richard P.; Brandreth, Carl; Burns, Alison; Kozlowski, Tyree; Faucher, Craig; Geiger, Brad; Weingroff, Charlie; Tucker, Colin; Rubin, Harley David; and Diamond, Jen, "The Grizzly, May 3, 1994" (1994). Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper. 338. https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/338
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Volume 16 Issue 19 May 3, 1994
Spring Fling '94 SERV Finishes Busy Semester
BY JEN DIAMOND BY SCOTT SA VETT ambulances similar to Trappe plant staff, security, and the Ofthe Grizzly refreshment stand, the Special to The Grizzly Ambulance. Topics discussed Trappe Ambulance crew. highlight of which was a line during the conference included SERV wishes its graduating Ursinus' First Annual Spring of kegs (open to only those S ERV, the Student Emergency ( Starting a campus EMS squad," sernor members the best of luck. Fling was a rousing success. over 21, of course). Response Volunteers at Ursinus "Alcohol-related injuries," and SERV has seen tremendous Organization of the days Those in attendance of the College, had a very busy and "Relations with local authorities." growth since its unoffiCIal events was the result of a joint festivities seemed pleased with productive semester. As a result of a discussion held creation In 1988 and formal effort between students and U rsinus' first effort at a Spring As part of their ongoing at the conference, S ERV held its creation in 1992. CraIg Overpeck administration. Fling. President of the Class member training, three SERV first drill on campus in an effort and Scott Savett were major Spring Fling had something of '95, Brian "Gap" Riordan, members attended the first annual to further refine the service S ERV forces behind SERVIS to offer anyone and everyone said, "I love it, 1'm having a National Collegiate Emergency provides to the campus formalizatIon as a caIUpus who wished to participate. great time. You can't come to Medical Services Foundation community. For this mock activity Victor Gil, Joe Sumo Wrestling and the these things expecting the (NCEMSF) conference held at emergency, a maintenance worker MacDonald and Scott Houchins Velcro Wall were big school to entertain you, you Georgetown University In (Jay Murphy) supposedly fell were also contributors to the attractions for the have to entertain the school." Washington, DC on ApriI8-l0 .. from a 6' ladder, injuring his leg organization, even in its infancy. adventuresome, but there were Dr. Volkmer and his The conference, hosted by and head. The responding S ERV All oftheir dedication and efforts also activities for those less Dalmation, Fred, were seen GERMS (Georgetown members were not informed it will be missed. SERV will adventurous including a ring enjoying themselves near the Emergency Response Medical was a drill until afterwards and maintain a membership of about toss, mini-golf, a ball-toss (the refreshment table. Services), was intended to the entire call was videotaped for 20 by replacing the graduating lucky winners here received a David Spade, of Saturday formalize a governing body for later review. As part of the drill, senior EMTs with a new group of goldfish and a month's rations Night Live fame, appeared collegiate EMS. Thirty colleges Trappe Ambulance responded enthusiastic EMTs currently for their new friend), and a pie later in the evening. F or a and universities, mostly from the and assisted SERV members in enrolled in Montgomery County's caring for the 'victim.' The drill EMT program. throwing booth (the winners review ofhis performance tum east coast and New England, were was a success and proved (once Remember, SERV exists to here were awarded the to the Opinions page. represented by 130 students. The again) that Ursinus' SERV is assist you and your friends in satisfaction of creaming their All in all, it was a good day. thirty campuses had a range of able to provide appropriate emergency medical situations. friends). Hopefully the administration student-based EMS systems established. ranging from Quick emergency care even in the most We are available to respond 24 And for those seeking relief will agree, and plans for an Response Squads (like Ursinus') serious medical situations. SERV hours a day by contacting security from the stifling heat there was even better Spring Fling' 95 can all the way to Advanced Life thanks all of the participants in at 489-2737 or x2737. be made. the Fun Flush and the Support squads with their own the drill, especially the physical
Alpha Sigma Nu Sponsors MS Walk-a-thon
BY JOANNE SICKERI under the direction of Of The Grizzly sophomore sister Cheryl Opalkowski. To date, the 26 The expected rain showers walkers and their sponsors held off during the aftenloon have raised $5&9. When all of April 17 to allow the walk-the pledges are tallied, totals a-thonbenefittingtheMultiple are expected to reach $800. Sclerosis Foundation to Congratulations go to the proceed as planned. The event sisters of Sig Nu, and to all was sponsored by Alpha Sigma those who walked or pledged Photo by Mike Farrand Nu, UC's service sorority, for such a great cause. Students Participate in Swno Wrestling at Spring Fling '94 Support Charity! Page 2 The Grizzly News May 3,1994 THANKS! Roving Reporter As the semester comes to a BY CARL BRANDRETH & ALISON BURNS CtrfAitor in Chief close, we would like to thank Special to the Grizzly everyone who helped us to International: .:.... ~:': .... SENIORS - If you could go back and relive your college }.. :. create a quality newspaper. experience, what would you do differently? ;.. VQting insome of South Africa's rural areas had to be extended to We are always in need of a fourth day due to the crowding of polling stations and an insufficient additional help. If you would Teresa Carbine number of ballots. Judge Johann Kriegler, head of the electoral be interested in joining The I wouldn't have lived with Molly McLean my junior year. commission, thought the extension was necessary because, due to Grizzly staff, please contact these problems, voters were not given a '1air and free opportunity Cynthia Babcock the Student Publications Office to express their views.» I would have taken more Adele Boyd classes. at x2448. Thank you again - Serbian forces are refusing to leave the southern area of Gorazde, and have a great summer! Chris Bieler
despite assurances by NATO that Bosnian Serbs have complied with I wouldn I t have been married for two years. its ultimatum calling for a complete withdrawal. The Serbs say they have a right to that specific territory because they populated the area Marc Ellman & Mark Leiser Tyree Kozlowski before the Bosnian war erupted. Co-Editors in Chief I would never take a Dr. Fitzpatrick class.
National: Joe McDonald Party more and study less. - Scientists from the Phillip Morris Company testified to Congress HAVE FUN! that they were forced to halt their research after the discovery of a Erika Compton substance in cigarettes that increased the addictive power ofnicotine. Summer Rentals in I would have taken a different major ... not at Ursinus. The researchers also said they were forced to stop testing an artificial Avalon version of nicotine that seemed to have few of the toxic affects on the Paul Coppola heart as the natural substance. still available! I should have worn a blue dress and a license plate more often.
- Aldrich H. Ames, a CIA Qffi~r accused of betraying the United Call Paul Leiser at: Jim Kais States and spying for Moscow, received the punishment of life in I can't remember my college years. prison for his crimes. Ames said he decided to work with th~ .... forme~ Soviet Union because American agencies had groWn into ~'a self Kim Roussin serving interest group." AVALON REAL ESTATE I would have hit Ted Manser like I hit Dunchick. AGENCY Steve Wirth Local : a Soens &Leiser Company Go to a different school. Your Gateway to the Island - After seven months of courtroom battles and heated debate, 30th and Dune Drive Heinz Buchler Philadelphia Republican.Borce Marks finally took the oath of office P.O. BoxM I would make Burke a freshman again. to ~me ' a state senator. Marks was involved in' a fraud-marred Avalon, NJ 08202 November election with Democrat Bill Stinson. (609) 967-3001 Casey Neal (215) 925-0739 I would have avoided Burke as much as possible.
Scott Sallach See: Jim Kais
Matt Kennedy You don't even know!
Kevin Hill I wouldn't have lived with Creech.
Matt Cordes .. :~~~o~:;;~~:f ~~~~ " ~~t:) " i:e~~g:~irt I wouldn't be anal retentive . .. Colm Tucker . ;'i:;:'7:::::;~~;::::" Assistant :'Sports Brad Geiger :...... :' Craig ·Faucher;..·· :~:;.:.;)?\)..... :;., ::;:.:;::/ .... :.... eli'arlie Wemgroff ::~~~;:. * JR ACCOUNTANTS * :." .:. :.: :.: ".". . .;.: _:-::::.::-:-: a-:::::'~
Romac/Temp, a nationwide financial placement firm, is currently interviewing for summer temporary positions in ..,:.; Staff. IBUlSin.es5 MSlD8JRer Sean 1ones;' Cttctil~tion Manager Tyree Kozlowski; PhotOft"'ftnh.~"wt the suburbs. Duties include AlP, AIR, Bank Rec's & IKett>eC<~a' HeYi; . Writers :·::·: Cynthi~ : .J~~6Cock, Jayson Blocksidge, Sue Boyer, Lotus or Excel work. Ideal situation to gain practical experience to back up your course work. Accounting or 1I1I1'lI .."",n*,\,.., ·· Lon Engler, VictoiGil, Barb Lampe, lIopeRinehimer, JoAnne Sicken, Finance majors preferred. Call Susan Kerr at 687-6107 E···· "I .a.Ll.~H~ :.: .. e .Ze·'· lle·y·· .' . :::.{" for an immediate interview. . The Grizzly Page 3 M==:8==Y3==:, 1==:994======0 P INIONS CAMPUS MEMO BY RICHARD P. RICHTER President of the College Yorker magazine gives a new agreed to return to Ursinus, he tells reasonably on the mark, I think it is Memorial Library (now Berman A couple of weeks ago in this insight into just how Ursinus did Levy, on the condition that "they let a perhaps-unintended affinnation Museum). column I referred to the that for him. The article, by Steven me not have to attend lectures, just of an admirable quality of the Edelman's story illustrates a key achievements of Nobel Laureate Levy, titled "Dr. Edelman's Brain," labs." Edelman recalls Ursinus Ursinus that I remember as a student pedagogical principle of Ursinus Gerald Edelman, of the Ursinus gives an overview of the theory of agreeing to this but he didn't know in the early fifties. and colleges like it, then and now. class of 1950, and particularly to mind that Edelman has set forth in why. The faculty had a personal interest It is that the faculty and the his recentbook, Bright Air. Brilliant Bright Air. Brilliant Fire. Levy Levy quotes him: "So I finished in the welfare of students in a very curriculum are means to an end, not Fire. delves into Edelman's biographical my degree according to this direct way. The bureaucratic ends in themselves. The goal is to Suggesting that just one Gerald background, and of course deliriously happy arrangement, machinery was simple and could be facilitate the student's learning, Edelman is a testimonial to the encounters his years at Ursinus. where I had a key to the library ...and altered in the interest of larger which takes place only within the educational potential of an Levy reports that Edelman was just had to do labs and take exams. objectives. One wants to believe individual student. Our kind of institution, I wrote, "A place such turned down by the very top colleges That was, as they say, groovy And that the College bent the rules institution ought to have the capacity as Ursinus must allow its students of the late forties for reasons that I sort of became an autodidact, because it had a glimmering of the to adapt Its forms and structures in to dream of ultimate achievement are only speCUlative. Through a probably to mypennanent damage." future Nobel laureate in the gifted the interest of that larger goal- -and to prepare for it as hard as they family member, he learned about I have not had time to check WIth young violinist who was discovenng especially when confronted WIth can." Ursinus, matriculated, and then contemporaries ofhis or With retired the beauty of SCIentific inquiry and brilliance. An article about Edelman in the dropped out in his sophomore year faculty on the accuracy of the Levy the broad dimensions of human President Richter's column appears May 2, 1994, issue of The New owing to a sense of boredom. He account. Assuming that it is thought in Pfahler and in the Alumni weekly.
A Bitter Farewell Spade: LAMINATE
BY TYREE M. KOZLOWSKI A Waste Of the Grizzly YOUR 6. I hate the fact that maintenance Well, here I am. A senior on the will charge ungodly amounts of BY TYREE M. KOZLOWSKI Of The Grizzly verge of graduating. Through my money to do "repairs" any moron DIPLOMA four years at Ursinus I've learned a can do. On Saturday night, I went to see lot about people and life. But I'm the much awaited comedy routine not here to spark emotions of 7. I hate the fact that my room is 95 ofDavid Spade. Before a very large sentimentality. I'm here to bitch. degrees during the months of audience at the Helfferich ON WOOD I've been here four years. I've September-October and April and gymnasium, Spade took the stage 1) Send us your diploma May but 35 degrees during the and gave one of the worst shows seen many changes. Let me tell you 2) We'll make a duplicate copy (you'll never know about the ones I hate: winter. I've seen at Ursinus. The show 1. I hate the fact that the Collegeville lasted under an hour, and consisted the difference) ofold Saturday Night Live material. Fire Department can drive their 8. I hate the fact that certain 3) We'll laminate the copy on wood This guy just let us all down. After 8,000 lb. fire trucks down the brick members of the administration are 4) You get the original + the laminated wood copy getting blitzed at Spring Fling, I slowly trying to eliminate Greek walkway, but I can't put my ~hevette expected Spade's performance to 5) SAVE $10 BUCKS! life on campus. in fron of Old Men's to unload top off a great day. I was not r------, furniture. pleased. \Vhew! I feel much better getting I don't know how much CAB I Save $10 : 2. I hate the fact that any time there that out in the open. Now I can paid for this cheesebaIl, but they got I Call or write for more information: I is a· special day at Ursinus (i.e. leave this place with a clear ripped off. The guy just didn't have I The Service Zone, Inc. I conscience. To the underclassmen: any heart. He's already at the top. Founder's Day, Parents Day) the I 66 Main Street I I'll see you on the other side. He knows he can slack off. Give me campus is as clean as Disney World. I Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 I some little known comedian that they actually plant flowers for one I (914) 693-9062 I works his ass ofi'to get some laughs, day, and then remove them. I (800) 277-3514 I •••••••••••••• and I'll pick him every time. I hope that was the last Ursinus will see of IL ______New customers only. Not to be combined with any other offer. Exp~ 8131194. ~I 3. I hate the fact that every other David Spade. school in the state of Pennsylvania could be closed for winter weather, yet we remain open. Your Full Service Beverage Outlet 4. I hate the fact that Wismer teases GOOD LUCK TRAPPE us with rna. 'i-meal and holiday meals. Why can't they cook like Beer & Soda that all of the time? 489-2070 MOD-Wed 10-7 5. I hate the fact that I haven't even Thursday 10-8 130 West Maio Street graduated yet, and I've al rcady been SENIORS! Friday 10-9 Trappe, PA 19426 asked how much money I will dorulte Saturday 9-8 (Trappe Center) to the school. L-______~ ~------______~ Page 4 The Grizzly eatures May 3, 1994 A elated Farewell Sgt. Grizz •.. Nothing BY CRAIG FAUCHER U rsinus had witnessed its second contained were the dates of the eaJures Editor consecutive senior year tragedy in viewings and funeral. No campus Those of us who knew Justin November '93. The previous services were offered. But The Bear Facts Dominic found out that he took a academic year, senior Teri Urban Thanksgiving break was less a leave of absence from the college a died suddenly and mysteriously vacation and more an odd time of month before. Those of us who only weeks before graduation. The reflection. While I was traveling to knew him thought it was a very Grizzly dedicated the full front New England with my friend Matt unwise move, being a senior and page to her memory. The campus for family and holiday cheer, Justin 4~23-94 at 7:55pm: Security is dispatched to a house on Main Sf. at all. Those who didn't know him trodded along in wide-spread and lay in a funeral home waiting to be after being advised of a domestic argument this location. Both barely noticed or cared about the well-publicized sorrow. I remembered and finally buried. I parties were separated and advised to stay away from each other for the.remainderof the evening. The incident has been referred to RLO. vacancy at his lunch table, where remember. We knew each other by felt bitter, not at what Justin had .:: the remaining brothers of DEMAS face and waved unspoken greetings done, but that the unfortunate timing would gather daily. And when when we passed. Yet our of the entire crisis would not allow 4-24-94 at 2:00am: Securjty is adviseclof J wfudowbeillg broken at news surfaced that his parents found conversations were limited in me to pay my final respects. a house on Main St. after adom.esticat~t. The iqcidenthas been him dead in their garage, hanging frequency and depth. The tragic Justin Dominic had become our turned over "to RJ:P. by a noose, those who didn't know timing of her death and officially friend freshman year by the pure him finally noticed his absence, undetermined cause of death were randomness of Residence Life's EfFBCI'lVEIMMEDJArELYUN11LMAY919944~.OLINHALL WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 3;00 AM,:~ ALL STUDENTS ARE and they showed concern. more the roots of my shock than a room placement. As the only , TOwENTER ,AND DOOR. .OF Concern not so much for the feeling of personal loss. Just the freshman suite in Reimert, not to ~xrr THB WlSMj~R.SIDB ~ family's grief or the troubles that same, the entire campus/community mention the only one with a live OLIN~ •. ALL STI,JlJBNI:S MUST SIGN iN AND OUT OF. THE ; ~UJLDING WITH TI$. OFFICERi,ON"DlJTY. ledJustin to take his life, but concern mourned Teri in one way or another. band, the place my seven roommates :'i ::: . ".' ., ~~" -"", . :::;: :;> ~:: . ",' _ that this event mustn't pass without Justin's death was handled and myself lived was sparkle spot "2.-: 15am;' iepott' of a fight in full expression of his or her own somewhat differentl y. That week's of frosh social life. Justin was just ' 4,.2~94at : "": ~unty : inyesli~:" the ", Reimert HalhThe altertatianhadended ".. ': th c. at " fS . opinion. Grizzly in November made no fortunate enough to live next door ~~~~~'k)$:o,; ,:, ,. d~ " e~ o . ecuaty. I personally think suicide is the mention of his passing. The and soon found himself with eight i.;;jr.::::: .l:iir: **-::: . ):!:;:::_-. -; most selfish act a person can commit perceived taboo of suicide drove nearby good friends. Come second and I have no sympathy for the kid. his former brothers and girlfriend semester, however, Justin drifted He killed himself over a chick, to ask that nothing be placed in the towards DEMAS with his man. Stoopid. No chick's worth school paper about the event. roommate, while we in the suite that. President Richter issued a campus looked to a more mainstream, DeMas is now one brother closer bulletin confirming the rumors, to extinction. the only useful information it Cont. on next page..
Senior Spotlight # 1 This week we have two Senior Spotlights. For the first, I give you Cynthia Babcock. Have her...
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VITAL STATISTICS: ",..",
-Born in Summit, NJ -Former Pledgemistress, Recording Secretary -Recently moved to Maple Glen, P A -Cheerleader for two years, softball (player) for one -Sister of Tau Sigma Gamma -Sleuth for Roving Reporter
MOST MEMORABLE/MISERABLE MOMENT: Working at Wismer, and having Boozer as my boss.
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Being seen naked by Delta Pi pledges (coming to wake Boozer).
GAINED FROM URSINUS: I became aware of alcohol during Alcohol Awareness Week. also Lots of friends.
THE FUTURE FOR BABS AND BOOZER: We' re not getting married. Not now, at least. But in case they do, plastic bedsheets would make the perfect wedding gift (ahem, Jim) We'll still see each other, he's getting a job near my house. (ahem, whipped)
OTHER FUTURE PLANS: I'll be student-teaching next Fall at Colonial Middle School. Say, Miss Babcock, don't you have a channing anecdote about this? Why yes, I do. One day a 7th grader busted on the second syllable of my last name. I didn't know what to say. My mom told me I should threaten to cut his off. (Hhbmm, Babcock... Bobbit a connection?)
YOU'VE BUGGED ME FOR ALMOST A MONTH TO SPOTLIGHT YOU -- WHAT QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS GREAT HONOR? I'm cuter than Barb Lampe. I know you wanted to save the best for last.
GRIPES: I hate that Nicole Cicci is not graduating. They won't let her walk.
~v~rou~~a~M~:M~fu~~w~~~~~T~pe~ili~es~~~~~ ______
but watch out, townies are weird. May 3,1994 The Griwy Page 5 Features
his life. At least I didn't know register WIth him. Mental illness SUIcide. However, that happened enough to draw any conclusiOns. means that something m the bram five months ago, and my time at 1 ustin had become so is broken, and the process of Ursmus IS nearly over. His parents unresponSIve that when he took lus perception and evaluation performs WIll not receIve an honorary degree More Grizz leave of absence from the college, in a way unfamIlIar to most of us. from the school, nor will an award I was unaware he left until someone Hts actions cannot be condemned or scholarslup be created m his told me. I considered It a poor WIthout first con Idering his namesake. That is fine, but I cannot ... COni. from p.4 choice, as did most people I knew, paradIgms of his world . forget the fact that I WIll be walking but the sources of the mfonnahon I may not be the perfect choice to WI th one less person during 4-24--94 at 11 :S5pm: Security responds to a house on Main St. after were often dIstanCed from theIr wnte a reqUIem for Justm Dominic. commencement. It would be an being advised of excessive noise at this location. A student became subject. There was no reasoning or Others spent more hme with him injustIce to everyone for hIs absence disorderly with the Security officer and the Collegeville Police speculatiOn, just judgements. andexpenencedbJ. pain first-hand. to be overlooked ... and preventing assisted. The student was taken into custody and the matter was The announcement of Justin's At the tIme of hIs death It was that is all I hope to achieve by referred to RW. death said nothing about his mental deemed unWIse to take Issue of lus wnting this farewell. illness. His final year at school had 4-27--94 at 10: 15pm: Security, The Collegeville Fire and Police apparently been a downwards slide Departments ate dispatched to the Quad for a report of smoke in the into manic depression with possible building. Upon arrival, it was learned that a student visitor had signs of schizophrenia. This Keep Us in Mind For All Your accidentally ignited some material and had put out the fire, but the information is not official or even Back-to-School Needs alarms had activated. This matter is being investigated by the confirmed. The actual circumstance : Collegeville Fire Marshall. may be infinitely more or less & get an added 10% off already reduced merchandise complicated. Few people know for for a total of 35 % Savings. 4-27 -94 at 9: lSpm: Security documents a report from a staff member sure. Tact dictated that the issue be that between 9:00am and 9:00pm, someone damaged his vehicle with tip-toed around, sparing those NOW THAT'S a key like instrument to put numerous scratches on the passenger side closest to him. However, the of the vehicle. campus was left with spotty picture (it;,; A SALE!! of the truth. People may continue to insist I 0 ~ ... Cont. from p.4 might do the stopping-in. upon the selfishness of the act and conventional frat that we could all However these were not the give other reasons why suicide is a tleHI~~ k pledge together. The trend memories that plagued my bad, naughty thing. Yet I now find continued and everyone pledged as Thanksgiving. The memories dealt this a very narrow view. People ~HeA ey expected. more with his recent condition. don't commit suicide because Some in the suite got caught up Justin had become an unspeaking they've had a bad day and they are THE JEANS 0 SNEAKER PLACE enough in the fraternity so that zombie senior year, consumed by weak people that can't cope. I can't Justin was off limits because he something, judging from his tell anyone exactly why they do it wore different letters. Most of us appearance, that had sapped his and neither can anyone else. The The Place for a Good Price and a Good Fit! still visited him weekly. Up until entire personality. I noticed that only people who know are now Located in Redner's Shopping Ce1ller late junior year we saw him on a my 'tsup s and Yo s went dead. But when a person finds he regular basis. He would stop by for unanswered, but I was mostly has no grip on reality or anything beers [or whatever], or one of us unaware of the personal events in else the cons of death can hardly
Senior Spotlight #2
H you like Cynthia Babcock, you'll LOVE Erika Compton...
VITAL STATISTICS:
-Born in Cinnaminson, NJ -Grizzly News Editor for 3 years -Lives in Street, MD -EcBA major -Sister of Tau Sigma Gamma -Big cow fan, lives on a farm
MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE: Fourth floor of the library with Boozer.
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Having to make Ducky climb out the window so my friends couldn't identify him.
ADVICE TO UNDERCLASSMEN: Don't be an EcBA major, and don't work for the Grizzly.
GAINED FROM URSINUS: Nicole, Cynthia, Tammy, Chido, and Barb.
FUTURE PLANS: I guess be a Pizza Hut waitress for the rest of my life. I can't afford to live on my own yet.
ANY LOVE INTERESTS? NO! .... Not at Ursinus, that is.
I HATE: Wismer, and the why the school is often two-faced.
Photo by Rebecca Hey/ YOU AS WELL HAVE BUGGED ME FOR A MONTH TO BE SPOTLIGHTED, WHY? 'Cause I've worked on the Grizzly for four years! !! Page 6 The Grizzly A&E May 3,1994 SUMMER '94 ENTERTAINMENT PREVIEW
BY COLIN TUCKER special effects such as giant movies, despite Murphy's declining (Remember the one-armed push Arts & Entertainment Editor mechanical dinosaurs (sound · popularity. Expect somewhere in ups?) returns as Curly's twin familiar?), and is produced by M brother?! Release: Memorial Day Steven Spielberg's Amblin weekend. Prediction: Judging from The summer movie season is the Entertainment. oVI e s ::e:::;:::~6:f:i::::g I I the previews, this seems like a good time when the studios release their Release: Memorial Day weekend. Color and Ace Ventura- Pet movie and I really liked the first big-budget films- films that cost a Prediction: Because of its excellent animated feature from Disney. It is Detective stars in this special effects one. It will be successful, grossing lot of money to produce, but are also casting, (John Goodman actually about the Plains of Africa where the comedy about a shy guy that finds a about $75 million. expected to gross a lot of money. reminds me a lot of Fred), and its lion has a cub. It features an all-star mask that gives him special powers They can be successful like Jurassic appeal to family audiences, (family cast of voices and music by the and allows his face to take many Star Trek: Generations- Even Park and The Fugitive, or they can movies have been largely successful incomparable Elton John. Release: crazy forms. Release: August. though this movie is not slated for be a total flop like LastAction Hero . recently), this movie should make Sometime in June. Prediction: You Prediction: Due to the extremely release until Thanksgiving, it is so This is the time when studios take more than its high production cost. simply cannot go wrong with a surprising success of Ace Ventura important that I. had to mention it. their biggest risks, and it is the best Expect at least $100 million. Disney animated movie. This will and the new "big-star" status of Jim Due to a crazy "cyberpunk" doctor time to go to the movies. In this be the biggest hit of-the summer, Carrey, this movie should be a messing with the space-time special edition of Movie Mania, I The River Wild- Meryl Streep, grossing possibly upwards of $150 success. I would guess about $75 continuum (look it up or ask a nearby will preview the upcoming summer whom you usually see in dramas, million. million. Trekker), the crew from the original movies by giving you a short makes an interesting career move Star Trek and the crew from Star description, expected release date, by Starrih6 in an all-out action flick. Beverly Hills Cop JJJ- Yes folks, city Slickers JJ- The Legend of Trek: The Next Generation end up and my "fearless predictions" on She is involved in a boat chase Axel Foley is back, and this time his Curly's Gold You may have seen in the same time period, interacting whether I think the movie will hit or down a raging river. Release: ??? mouth is washed out with soap (this the preview when Mitch (Billy with each other. Prediction: I think flop. (Note: release dates are subject Prediction: Action flicks are a risky movie is rated PG-13). Someone is Crystal) is jogging with Norman, it would have been a better move to to change) gamble these days. They can either killed ina Beverly Hills amusement the calf he befriended in the first usea~ainwearealreadyfrumiliar be big hits such as Cliffhanger and park, and Axel is again called from City Slickers, who is now a fully with such as Q, the Borg, or even The Flinstones- Possibly the most The Fugitive, or not so lucky such Detroit to help his pals in Beverly grown bull. Mitch finds a treasure the Romulans. Also, the story may hyped (or over hyped) movie this as The Three Musketeers and Hills. This movie supposedly cost a map in the late Curly's hat, and be a bit contrived. However, no summer. The famous prehistoric Striking Distance with Bruce Willis. load of money to produce, with returns to the West with his best matter how bad this movie is, family hits the big screen with John I think this will be one ofthe not-so Murphy's salary rumored to be $ 15 friend, (Daniel Stern), and his Trekkers will still flock to the Goodman as Fred, Elizabeth Perkins lucky ones. Expect less than $40 to $20 million! Release: Memorial brother (Jon Lovitz) to find the theaters to see it. IfStar Trek: The as Wilma, Rick Moranis as Barney, million. Day weekend. Prediction: Cop III gold. Jack Palance, who won a best Motion Picture can make money, and Rosie O'Donnell as Betty. This will make a moderate amount of supporting actor Oscar for his anything can! Expect about $80 big budget flick will have many The Lion King- This is the latest money due to the popularity ofthese performance inthe first Ci ty Slickers million.
BY MARK LEISER his songs, I couldn't see paying the even try. This is the hottest ticket *** Although nothing is definite, Co-Editor in Chief money for a ticket. in town, and this show is going to be look for tours from Melissa IConcertsl HUGE!! Etheridge, Traffic, Led Zeppelin, The summer of '94 is full of big - Probably the most visual of all (without a doubt) the biggest and a reunion tour of The Eagles in name performers coming to the summer concerts will be that of concert event of the year, the Face the not-so-distant future. Philadelphia area. Here is a look at Pink Floyd. This group of aging To Face tour featuring the two of some of the top events : rockers shows no signs of slowing the greatest rockers in modem music down, as they promote their latest history: Elton John and Billy Joel. - Bryan Adams, the Canadian born release, The Division Bell. The The thought ofthe Rocket Man and rocker known for his smash hits show, which includes a wide array the Piano Man on the same stage "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" of special effects (including lasers), has thrilled concert fans in the BeDY and "Please Forgive Me," brings comes to Veterans Stadium on June Delaware Valley, as evidenced by TRANSIT his band to the Spectrum on Friday, 2,3, and 4. Ifyou don't have your the three sold-out shows at the Vet Fltn... May 13th. According to the ticket by now, you have two options. on July 8, 9, and 12. Let me tell you 105 MaIn Street, CoIIegeYiUe. PA 19426 papers, ticket demand for this show First, wait for the video. Second, a quick story that will give you an 489-8855 hasn't been extremel high. Reasons find a scalper and be ready to dig idea just how popular this show is. for this include the fact that many of deep into your pockets. Myself and three friends decided to Get Your Body Off the Adams' younger fans catch him as camp out for tickets for the first he tours the college campuses, when - Phil Collins will be in town on show. Tickets were to go on sale Couch and into Transit! ticket prices are considerably lower June 19,20, and 22 to plug his latest at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, so we Best Prices on Membership' than the $30 it costs for a Spectrum album, Both Sides. Collins does planned to arrive at the ticket agency & Tanning show. not put on a flashy show or have by9:00 P.M. the night before. We any extravagant staging, but he still knew we wouldn't be first in line, Just a Reminder - Spring is Just - Meatloaf will appear at the guarantees a night of good music. but would you believe there were Around the Corner Spectrum on Wednesday, May Just as enjoyable as Collins' vocals already 25 people ahead of us? The 25th. This is one of the few shows will be the play of the Phoenix first person arrived at 2:00 Friday Store Hours: Ir------· Good For 1 FREE I coming that I had little interest in Horns, one of the best brass sections afternoon. That is nuts, even by M-F 6AM-9:30PM I VVorkout I attending. I will admit, from seeing I have ever heard. Also look for my standards. Anyway, after 13 Sat 8Af\f-5PM Limit 1 Per Customer him on shows such as "Late Night drummer Chester Thompson and hours of playing baseball in the . Sun 9AM-4PM I I With David Letterman," he does guitarist Darryl Steunner to round parking lot, talking, the occasional I New Members Only I put his heart Into each and every out the best set of back -up musicians hour of sleep, and the not-so Walking Distance From I Cannot be used ·with any other I perfonnance, and friends tell me he in the business. occasional rain drop, we still walked Campus! I offer. I is one of the most dramatic live acts . away with floor seats. If you don't to see. But since I only know fOlu of - Finally, what I consider to be have your tickets however, don't 1._------.---_. May 3, 1994 S t The Grizzly Page7 ******************~* pors******************** THE 1994 PHILLIES: WHAT A DIFFERENCE
Brad answers the question: What happened?
BY BRAD GEIGER Numbers don't lie, and often sometimes even Big Ben to a slow start (.226 batting lose, which is evident in their Assistant Sports Editor represent a team's attitude. Rivera survived until the average), and Dave Hollins 1-9 record in one-run games. In April 1993 the wondrous eighth InnIng, therefore throws to first like he sees two Confidence is immeasurable What a difference a year combination of Tommy covering up the Phillies' or three John Kruks over in sports. Last year, the makes. A lot of things can Greene and Curt Schilling was weakness at middle relief. there. But Lenny started off Phillies knew it was their year, happen over 365 days--just a combined 6-1 with an ERA Although the combination slow last ye2J and Hollins is and no one could catch them. ask our Fightin' Phils. The around 2.65. In April 1994 of David West and Larry no Michael Jack Schmid t. My That essential confidence is problem is that somewhere this combination has put up Andersen (and even Roger point is: cause of gigantic gone, and they're at the between then and now, they an 0-4 record (all of them Mason, recently dumped and dropoff this year IS bottom of the hill, looking up lost the fight in them. Schilling' s decisions) with an picked up by the Mets) worked unproductive starting at the rest of the NL East. They are no longer doing ERA well over four. Granted, well last year, they have been pi tching. I t was a dream ride in 1993. whatever it takes to win. No Tommy Greene has spent time hurtand/orpoorin 1994. But However, there IS SO far, 1994 has been a more magic in the bottom of on the disabled list. these guys, for the most part, something more serious, nightmare. Manager Jim the ninth to just barely pull a So if you're looking for didn't come in until the something not measured in Fregosi and Darren Daulton game out. A year ago, down statistical differences as the seventh or eighth inning last numbers, an intangible that is say it's too early to panic, and by three in the bottom of the major cause for having a 9-14 year. This year, the starters missing. The fire and desire it is true that five months are ninth with the bases loaded- record at the end of April are getting knocked out in the that prevailed last year seems left in the season. But a grand slam was obviously 1994 as compared to 17-5 in fifth or sixth, causing the weak to have been squelched. In something is missing, and it next. This year, same 1993, look at the starting middle relief to be more 1993, thePhils didjustenough is something that can't be situation, the Dude gets called pitching. Last year, Greene, exposed than a fat lady in a to win and everyone in the turned on and off like a switch. out on strikes. You get the Schilling, Terry Mulholland, bikini store. stadium knew it. This year, What a difference a year picture. Danny Jackson, and Sure, Lenny Dykstra's off they're doing just enough to makes. CHUCK'S WAGON
BY CHARLIE WEINGROFF good actually suck. lofty goal. wheeled out on a stretcher. I'm they won. But keep in mind what Assistant Sports Editor Let's take a little tour. 1992 AL You have got to love ESPN sure there are many who would good goaltending can do. All-Star starter Kevin Brown has draftnik Mel Kiper, Jr. battling love to see the Magic lose in the As of right now, the Rangers will As I am writing this, I am still given up 68,000 hits in his six Colts GM Bill Tobin. Being a first round. Whether you like it, or sweep the Washington Capitals, smarting from being shut out from starts, and has sought out a sports Dolphins fan, I am required by law you don't like it, learn to love it then the winner of the Boston the Sumo Wrestling venue at Spring psychologist. It's all in your head, to hate the Colts, but this move because Shaq is the best thing going. Bruins/Devils, then the West's Fling. Torre Ruth and I had planned right Kev? Todd Van Poppel, the (selecting LB Trev Alberts instead The Knicks wrecked the Nets in sacrificial lamb. to square off for weeks. After prized Oakland # 1 draft pick from of QB Trent Dilfer) may not be all their first game. Remeber that To the Flyers coach Terry being personally trained by Mr. a couple of years back, should be that bad. Dilfer may have been a Charles Smithl Anthony Mason Simpson: Hey coach, did you ever Fuji and Yokozuna, I felt quite tossing salads instead of fastballs. better choice, but Alberts will not thing. Smith went 7-10 from the consider playing with 6 skaters and confident. Training began last BlackJack McDowell of the White hurt. It doesn't matter because the field, and Einstein Mason went 1 of no goalie for a whole game? ..... No? Saturday, as I ate 60 Chicken Sox, the defending Cy Young Colts will probably get to select a 2. Now who's the stupid one? Well, you should have. McNuggets in 59:32. Passing out winner, has been nothing more than QB at #2 again next year. It's To the Sixers organization: Have Jon Oliver's streak of correct and having the McDonald's feeling poor. Detroit's Tim Belcher and always great to see two adults insult you all set your tee times yet? answers to the Michael Moorerl for several hours aside, it was still the Yankees' Terry Mulholland each other. Not as great as 60 I have a question. How could WWF Trivia Question of the Week the dumbest thing I've ever done. have been nothing more than batting McNuggets in an hour, but great have ESPN, every major television has been put to a stop by APO' s Seven years ago (does it seem practice pitchers...... for eight- nonetheless. sportscast, and every major Tom Guzzo. Tom knew that the that long?) baseballs were flying year-olds. These guys get better, To whoever is in charge ofgetting newspaper gotten a wrong message? Powers of Pain were comprised of out of parks at just absurd rates. and the HRs go down. It's either new players for the Eagles: Can we The Sharks didn't beat the Red The Warlord and The Barbarian. My Bio lab partners love when that or more Tropicana "juice" for be expecting any more criminals to Wings. There's no way the Sharks, He also knew that Slick managed something is just absurd. Well, those balls. be added to the roster? I hear Snoop the #8 seed, beatthe Wings, the #1 The Warlord and Bobby Heenan this year HRs are up again, and To the Phillies whole team: How Dogg played a mean flanker for seed. Well, it really did happen. managed The Barbarian. This "theories" are once again much will you guys really miss Crenshaw back in the day. And I will go out on a limb and say week's question: Until Yokozuna circulating. Some say that the balls Roger Mason? The NBA playoffs began that the Red Wings would have was successful in killing The are juiced. What the heck does it Let's talk football draft. Last Thursday night. There was no won even with Tommy Soderstrom Undertaker at the 1994 Royal mean for a ball to be juiced? Does week I bashed now-Bears LB John bigger surprise than Miami beating or Dominic Roussel in goal. Rumble, many others have tried to someone stick a syringe ofDianabol Thieny. Well, a very reliable source the Hawks in Atlanta. There was The Sabres/Devils series was kill him. Who tried to kill him with into the seams? How about those who has seen Mr. Thierry play says no bigger fight than the one between indeed the best of the first round a sword? Hey, I tell it like it is, and seams? Are they stitched too tightly? this guy is for real. I can admit Miami and the Hawks in Atlanta. match-ups. Game 6, which went the pleasure was all yours. Good I'm surprised that nobody has when I'm wrong, but as long as the Doug Edwards threw a mean right into four overtime periods, was luck on those finals, be careful, and attributed more HRs to the idea that Bears QBs are Eric Kramer and hand at somebody. I couldn't catch indeed a classic. The Devils are a "be young, have fun, and drink pitchers who are supposed to be Steve Walsh, a 6-12 record is a his number, but I saw him being better overall team, and that's why Pepsi. " Page 8 The Grizzly May 3, 1994 * *.* * * * * * * * -tJ- • * *
BY HARLEY DA VID RUBIN believe that the only reason the injuries haven't helped any, but another columnist in this section Diane. His father, who was always
The Once and Future King Phils won last year was the U career you can only blame so much on will attest, their entire team for Eric in the laboratory with "those years" of certain key players have injuries. This has been a poorly Lindros. Quebec certainly gotalot damned experiments," was not a Well, kids, it's been a pleasure been proved correct thus far in managed football team, from the in the deal, but not exactly all of the "white rat, " but a scientist. On the writing this column for the past 1994. Whereas last year key head coach on up to the front office. Flyers went north. Unfortunately, spinoff "Frasier," he has a brother three-and-a-half years. It's been contributions were made by nearly Jeffrey Lurie has a tough job two key defensemen (Steve Niles, his mother has been dead for great fun, ~itting down every every player when they were ahead of him. But I like the way the Duchesne and Kerry Huffman) were a long time, and his father is a weekend and typing for a half needed, there are no such Hollywood producer talks, and I included, depleting the defensive retired policeman who never would hour, then watching you grab a contributions being made this year. think he will bring a contagious unit tremendously. have married the woman who played Grizzly at Tuesday lunch and sit Of course, it could tum around, but enthusiasm back to the Eagles soon. That's been the story for the past Hester Crane on the old "Cheers" down to read this stuff. I'mhonored it will take a lot. So fans in the 700 level can rejoice few years. Solid offense, led by episode. that you would take time to peruse As for the Phuture, I foresee -1 see playoffs in thenot-too-far-off Lindros, Mark Recchi, Rod Whatever the plot my opinions, whether you agree some good things, some bad. The future. Brind' Amour, and others, but the inconsistencies¥ i"f rasier" is a great with them or not. Terry Mulholland trade, while THE SIXERS--can be summed defense has been a let-down. show. At least some vestiges of the Anyway, to close out my career hurting the Phils this year, will up in two words: "Oy vey." For Additionally, the goaltending, glory of "Cheers" remain--the here, I'm going to take a look at the prove to be a steal. Bobby Munoz those of you who don't know which last year sparkled, fizzled quality of writing, intellectual biggest, most newsworthy events (if he ever fmds his head) will be a Yiddish, that means "Ohcrapola." out in 1993-94. Head coach Terry comedy, and great characters. to happen with each Philly sports fine power pitcher, Ryan Karp will That was the reaction of many fans Simpson has looked more like Maybe I'll go order the entire set of team during my years here (1990- win the Cy Young Award by the when loudmouth All-Star Charles Marge Simpson, shaking his big "Cheers" videos from the 1994) and then prognosticate as to year 1998, and Kevin Jordan will Barkley was traded to the Phoenix blue-beehive head and going Paramount Video Library. the future of each franchise. Off we be the second baseman for many Suns for leffHornacek, Tim Perry, "hmmmm" whenever things go THE END--is inevitable. Once go ... years to come. and Andrew Lang. Only Perry wrong. again, thanks for reading this stuff THE PHILLIES--have been and It all depends on general manager remains from that trade, which So where are the hosers headed? for the past four years (or whatever will always be my favorites. So I'm Lee Thomas and scouting director strengthened Phoenix even more If GM Russ Farwell doesn't get the time you've been here). It's been a "homer"--sosueme. It'sobvious M ike Arbuckle. If they can improve (although they have yet to win it job done and pull the trigger on a cool, and like, didn't suck. that the big event here was last thePhils' drafting techniques, things all) and weakened the Sixers to the big trade for a top-notch defenseman If any of you would like to write year's National League will be looking up. If not, I don't point of lottery-pick world. (and maybe a goalie), he's gone. to me in the future (maybe I'll send Championship win (and World see us putting a red steel cap on top 1 will say that the Sixers seem to The only chance for the Flyers to you a personalized Haven or Series loss). The team, comprised of Ben Franklin dgain for a few be trying very hard. It just isn't finally get into the Promised Land something), here's my address: of a cast of dirtballs, losers, and years. showing up in the stats. Clarence of Playoffville again depends on Harley David Rubin castaways (kind oflike 25 Gilligans) THE EAGLES--have just been Weatherspoon has received nothing his ability to do just that. 7223 Kindred Street started 1993 with a 17-5 record in sold, although it won't be official but accolades in this col urllD-a good THE CHEERS--have been a big Philadelphia, PA 19149-1125 April and never looked back. until mid-May. But even bigger sign for him, huh. He is the future, part of this column. It's THE END II --is here. I swear. Their NLCS victory over the news in the last four years was the along with Shawn" Milton Stilton" undoubtedly my favorite show of But before I go, I should say this heralded Atlanta Braves was nearly departure of All-Pro Future Hall of Bradley, the 7'6" center picked all time, and arguably one of the last thing--"May the Sports be with miraculous, proving once again that Fame defensive end Reggie White. second overall last year. Bradley best ever on television. 1 thought it you." it takes a certain kind 0 f team to win This move showed the utter lack of has looked unappreciative of his would be neat (those four years a seven-game series. However, the common sense that was to be the $44 million contract as of late, ago) to include a little trivia--maybe Harley David Rubin recently powerful Toronto Blue Jays were Eagles' trademark for the next few almost refusing to do things some people out there would read resigned his post as Sports Editor too much for the Phightin' Phils in years. necessary to improve. Hopefully, what I had to say if I induced them to take a position as King of the World Series. (Of course, if it A roster full of talented players Bradley will get smacked around with some pop culture. Switzerland. The Swiss people gave weren't for boneheads like Mitch has been depleted by free-agent enough to decide to get on some So, here's the last Clamer House him a really cool watch and a Williams and Jim Fregosi, it might losses. Ex-Eagles have flown south kind of program and pump it up. If of Champions Rules/"Cheers" lifetime supply of.cheese. have been different, but what's done to Florida for the winter, and now he doesn't, look for a few more Trivia Answer: On "Cheers," is done.) to Arizona to be with former head lottery picks in the next few years. Frasier Crane was an only child, Unfortunately, the naysayers who coach Buddy Ryan. Surely, the THE FLYERS--traded, as whose mother threatened to kill
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