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»CD Vol. 70,· Number 12 . Information ~ow- March 26, 1997 :::0 oC Students with eactions to :c Disabilities Legislature Lobby Albany Lobbying
By DusanStojkovic Mixed Opinions On Tuesday, March 11, stu dents with disabilities from the By Orlando Green CUNY system visited state legisla On Wednesday, March 5th, 29 tors in Albany to inform them of Baruch students traveled by bus the uncertaintiesthestudentswere o Albany to lobby against Gover facing due to the cuts in the state or George E. Pataki's proposed budget for higher educatio , to the City University of New posed by Governor Geoj-ge E. uts budget. Baruch stu Pataki. ork (CUNy) were joined by hundreds of Of major concern to the stu dents CUNY and SUNY students from dents was the accelerated rate of all regions of New York State progress they would have to main Long Island, Westchester, New tain in order to go on receiving City, Albany, Buffalo, Os financial aid. ork Cortland, Binghamton, New "For many disabled stu ego, altz and other upstate regions. dentslike me, itsimply akeslonger hey were welcomed by the New to complete the work indi M ork Public Interest Research vidual course, and it woul n ~ Group (NYPIRG) with a lobbying fair to set the same progress stan es training workshop and an address dards for us as for non-disabled g y the chair ofthe Assembly' of the said Pamela Ash, an students," >.Higher Education Committee, Ed upper sophomore at Baruch whois ullivan. of incom blind. "I have a number The battle plan to save public plete courses from last semester ducatton wastogarn illeari:lugfuI shepoints ·llaft·P~\ig.·~eayl·Chen becarise ofmydisability," upportfrorn lawmakersinrestor CIS . out, adding, "Havingchosen Candidates for DSSG Elections Announced ing the state's higher education one of the most visually oriented In essence, the students . udget. fields ofstudy-as my major won't By MingWong ere asking for the restoration of it will en make it any easier, but Thisyear's~Q~y Session S~llde1lt;.. _.1>-~~yi~u21y serv~d~~~! lower ._. .. ' i.~Msistanc~ ~gr~!!?-t. able'~~ goodjob I· .- mie.~ "e to fm.da after Government (DSSGteleetions-willcounciLfor rr.s:sn: .. _. nd··the- operationalbudg-et .of back to Students graduate and give money feature two candidates' for runningfor a new party, UNY and CUNY, as well as the Progress the state through taxes." President, Pearl Chen andIlan Toward Educational 011 backofa proposed tuition hike. and disability The students Peress. The elections, to be held the (STEP). hese tactics originated with who went to is services coordinators week ofMay 5, historicallyhave had Peress, a sophomore, YPiRG and USS (University attimes, Student AlbanyonMarch 11 were, low voter turnout, despite the fact presently the Chair of Student Senate). One of the rea to whom they and is confused regarding that DSSG controls over $228,000 Academic Affairs ons lobbying was deemed impor for should address their in student activity fees. representing the Students ant was because the state legis Chen, a sophomore, is currently Political Involvement ature on page 3 continued on page 5 continued the Executive Secretary and continued on a e 5 Career Services Revamped; More Students To Be Served Contents By Genna Kim l\T~l(J~••••••••••••••••••••••• ~ more are as equally as important in Staff members at the Career De CDC, "We're now providing determining one's career. Refer Center are optimistic and different-services for everyone velopment ringto theapproachtakenbyCDC 6 the results of their restruc involved, from freshmen to gradu Editorial about as holistic, Adelman says that the turing efforts from the last semes ating seniors to graduate students the goal of CDC will be to help the citing how the newly developed and even alumni." Before, at ter, whole person from the beginning Letters/Op-Eds 7 center now offers more comprehen Career Planning and Placement to the formation of career ideas in sive services than before. The Ca Office, counselors were limited could every phase of one's vocational reer Development Center (CDC), thekindsofservicesthatthey l1 Office development,from basicallychoos usiness formerly the Career Planning and provide. Conceptually, that stu ing a major to building a career. Placement Office, is geared toward was"moreinterestedingetting exam And Patricia Imbimbo, Director preparing students to build th.eir dents placed, without really Features...... •15 ca of the Career Development Cen careers, morethanjust.helpingthem ining the students' long-term fresh ter, heartily agrees. "We're trying to get jobs after they graduate. reer interests." Forexample, ad to provide services from a more ~Jl The CDC officially moved to 820 men and sophomores received rts jobs or holistic view, as aspired by the East25thStreetlastSeptember27, vice on getting part-time seniors Vice President of Student Devel after a month of restructuring in internships,andjuniorsand tipson opment SamuelJohnsonand his •.•.•..•...•.....••36 August. Unlike the services offered . receivedjobsearchtraining, Sports_ andin vision and desire to make this a the Career Planning and Place resumewriting, networking at more comprehensive service." ment Office, which was geared to terviewing. the -Thestrategie vision of the Ca ward helping students to find jobs, Adelman, however, criticizes Plan reel' Development Center, as out the CDC does much more to assist approachtakenbytheCareer as myo lined in their handout, Career students in becoming true career ning and Placement Office the choice of Diamond, Next Issue: April 9 professionals. pic. It emphasized personal Ad Deadline: April 2 According to Ellen Adelman, a major and job skills over continued on page 2 that career counselor and advisor at the preferencesandtemperaments
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3 / O·--i A ~ CD .Barueh'sState oftile ArfTecbnofogy Informs StudentBody '""" Z Q) CD z ~ en By TarikCherooui • E-Mail Addresses ~ Hanging monitors with their taries and we do associate televi building. Itwouldbe hard 0> S~.J1ea4eu. ..., ;.-. deep blue backgrounds and flashy sion with, among other things, in indeed to reach, for ex o Joanne Guo, Editor-in-chief, The Ticker: [email protected] zr m.colors have popped up all over the formation. The monitors also have ample, the 18th Street ro Ira M. Hersch, Managing Editor, The Ticker: [email protected] 0> 26th Street building. The Office of the advantage ofbeing more flashy building with cables. On David Kinzelberg, Day Session Student Government President: [email protected] ~ Student Life is using state of the that bulletin boards and harder to ~:::~ . CD of the ways this problem '.: ,.~~~«,,:*~ James Yen, Day Session Student Government Vice President: [email protected] CD .~ -...J art technology to make sure infor staple over. Although bulletin , can be solved is through .. . Day Session Student Government Bursar: [email protected] mation about ongoing activities at boards contain as much informa remote control. Student Day Session Student Government Council: [email protected] Baruch College is passed on to stu- tion as monitors, they tend to be Life would dial in a com Section Editors/Staff Writers at The Ticker: [email protected] dents. quite boring and require a certain puter in each building The monitors display a varietyof amount of time and effort. Moni and paste information to ~~~ information. "This Week" includes tors require time too, however, this be displayed. Dr. Ronald Aaron, Associate Dean of Students: [email protected] .information about events that are problem is partiallysolvedthrough The first monitor ap Dr. Carl Aylman, Director of Student Life: [email protected] taking place o~ campus. It in placement. Monitors in places peared on campus last Debbie Bick, Associate Director of Student Life: [email protected] cludes student organized events, . where students spend time: near Lisa Goldstein, Director of Freshman Orientation: [email protected] April. In an interview, '.' "',-: such as lectures, receptions and elevator lines, in the 5th Floor caf CarlAylman relatedthat Dr. Samuel Johnson, Vice President for Student Development/Dean of Students: [email protected] performances, as well as events eteria, and in the 14th, .lSth and he proposedtheidea back Dr. Carl Kirschner, Assistant Dean of -Students: [email protected] Yvette Laureano, Administrative Assistant of Student Life: [email protected] organized by the college adminis 17th Floor lobbies. in 1979 after being in- Student information monitors located at Sharon Lai, Assistant Director, Office of Student Life: [email protected] tration and faculty. "Calendar" is All the monitors are connected spired by a similar sys- 26th St. Dr. Mark Spergel, Director of Evening and Graduate Student Services: [email protected] a collectionofslides which reminds to a Power Macintosh running tern in the Boston Museum. At the (the construction site on Lexing students of important dates, such Power Point software and located time, monitors were simply con ton, between 24th and 25th) will Z)~/()~ as the deadline for dropping a in the student center. A video nected to a camera pointing to a include built-in monitors. But will Evening Session Student Association: [email protected] course without a W. "Special An they be in the same format, or will converter modifies computer wheel of rotating index. cards. Graduate Student Assembly: [email protected] nouncements" is a miscellaneous graphics -inforrnation to make it Through it, the museum advertised the administration vote for more Hillel Foundation of New York: [email protected] category which includes messages understandable to video monitors. its special exhibits, receptions and interactive touch screens, such as Newman Catholic Centerr [email protected] relevant to students' lives, such as Then five cables fly through the other events. Advance in computer the ones which were previously Student Computer Services Unit: [email protected]~h.cuny.edu information about the budget cuts. building to reach every monitor. technology has made it easier and installed in the 25th Street Build -: Counseling Center: [email protected] Anyone can request relevant infor The system is usually updated on cheaper to digitally manipulate ing? Technology is leaning more mation tobe displayed on the moni Fridays; however itcan be accessed images. Thanks to a grants from and more towards interactivity. S~~ tors. A written request to Student remotely, that is from anothercom the Baruch College Fund and Stu The 25th Street monitors were The Graduate Voice: [email protected] Life is all that is required. puter. Aylman related a storyabout dent Activity Fees, equipment based on CD ROM's and promptly The Reporter: [email protected] Carl Aylman, Director of Stu how perplexed' security guards amounting to about $12,000 was became outdated (telephone num The Ticker: [email protected] dent Life, says that part of the went on inspecting floors after see purchased and installed. bers change every day). To make a attraction ofthe monitors is due to ing pages being worked on a Satur The monitor system is partofa choice, administrators will have.to L!~ their television-like look in a soci day night - a time when the col broader program of using technol imagine, amongotherthings, what Day Session Student Government: [email protected] ety where that medium plays a lege is officially closed. In fact, ogy to improve communication students will be more attracted.to Note: To subscribe to a listserver, send an e-mail message to the listserver address shown above with SUBSCRIBE as the subject. strong role. The television set has Aylman was modifying informa channels with students. They are in the near future television or the the strong power of making our tion from his home. only one out of many means. For internet. Other internet services heads turn in its direction. Most of One of the problems with moni example, Student Life also main us have been brought up with tele tors, and it is rather obvious, is tains a website. "U'ed Se:t!e4 vised news reports and documen- that they are all restricted to one The plans for the Site B building Baruch College: http://www.baruch.cuny.eduJ Baruch College School of Business: http://bus.baruch.cuny.eElu . City University of New York: http://www.c~ny.eduJ . Student Development and Counseling: http://www.scsu.baruch.cuny.edu The Ticker: http://www.scsu.baruch.cuny.edufscsuJmedialtickerhome.htmI
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CJ) 5 DSSG Candidates Unveiled ~ March Lobby Day Q) z continued from the front page es continued from the front page <0 a mainder included VP James Yen Revitalization for Innovative Their goals will concentrate more <0 -...J has gained some flexibility about and other Baruch students who Thinkers (SPIRIT) Party, another on student life in the College. • FREE Tax Help:VITA will prepare Federal and State basic The Black and Hispanic Studies Dept. l'; Comic Strip Live: tickets are budget cuts following the shared a concern for their educa- new student party. According to David Huang, -i • taxpayer~ ...... sponsoring a lecture''Empowering $7.00andadmitstwo people. Pur personal tax returns for moderate-low income . Governor's announcement that tion. . Last year, only 1009 ballots were SPIRIT candidate for Vice ~ (J) Please bring all necessary papers. From March 1 to AprIl 15 CD (J) Youth: Social Justice Issues in the chase tickets at the Student Cen the state will obtain millions of Many students fe lt dismay cast by a day session student body President, SPIRIT's primary .., in rm1710, Tues-Thurs, lOam-8pm hundreds of dollars in tax rev Z Latino Community" on Thurs. April 1(} ter 360 PAS, rm 1512Monday about lobbying efforts. Shiji of over 8000. Only 912 voted for objective will be to promote school
I BARUCH COLLEGE /Career DevelopJient Center STUDY We Can Help You Sponsors its Spring 1997 Workshop Series ABROAD Something's Missing! Become a u.s. Citizen If: MANDATORY On Campus Recruitment Workshops: • You have resided in the U.S. as a permanent "***you must attend one entire workshop to be eligible for F all 1997 On-Campus Recruitment. THIS resident for 5 years. Or 3 years of permanent Thurs. Feb. 27 6:00-8:00PM residence, if married to and living with a U.S. Thurs. Mar. 20 6:00-8:00PM Tues. Apr. 15 l:OO-3:00PM SUMMER citizen. Mon. May 05 1:OO-3:00PM • You have been physically present in the U.S. Mon. May 12 3:00-5:00PM Workshops are held in Administrative Lounge, 3rd Fl., 22nd St. Bldg. WITH THE COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND/CUNY for half of the 5- or 3-year period. • You are at least 18 years old. Career Development Workshop Tuesdav Series: 1:OO-3:00PM GREECE Feb. 18 Learning about the Job Market • 4 week summer sessions Feb. 25 Writing Resumes Philosophy Mar.04 The First Interview Ecology • Earn 6 cred its You will need: Mar. 11 The Second Interview • Your Residency Card (Green Card) Mar. 18 Interpersonal Communication ENGLAND • Financial aid applies • All passports Psychology Career Development Workshop Wednesday Evening Series: 6:00-8:00PM • Information about where you have lived and Mar. 26 Choosing Your Major Women's Studies ~ worked tor 5 (or 3) years Apr. OL Learning about the Job Market For more information, please contact: Apr. 09 \Vriting Resumes DENMARK • Children's addresses, dates of birth and Apr. 16 The First Interview Education (Graduate Level) The College of Staten Island Green Card numbers Apr. 30 The Second Interview CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL SERVICE May 07 Interpersonal Communication ECUADOR • Spouse's address, social security number, Workshops are held in Rm. 251 of 151 East 25th St. (2nd Fl. of Library) North Administration 2A, Rm 206 Spanish Language 2800 Victory Blvd. date and place of birth, residency number. If Issues in the Workplace: 1:OO-3:00PM Latin American Studies previously married, dates of marriage and Wed. Feb. 26 Diversity: Changing the Face of Leadership Staten Island, NY 10314 \Vcd. Mar. 25 Women: Challenges & Opportunities for Advancement ITALY Telephone: (718) 982-2100 divorce. Thurs. Apr. 03 Alumni and Peers in Conversation Italian Language • If a male and you registered for the draft, Tues. Apr. 08 New Employee Challenges: Building a Professional Identity Fax: (718) 982-2108 Workshops are held in Rm. 415 of 151East 25th St. (4th Fl. of Library) Art selective service registranon number. Art History • Information about any arrests, such as nature *Students arriving over 30 minutes late to any workshop will not be admitted The College of Staten Island/CUNY sponsoring of the crime and disposition of the case. J51 E. 25th St. Rm. 820 (212) 802-6710 overseas programs for over 10years
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Disabled students lobby Albany with concerns about Deirdre Hussey Dusan Stojkovic For The Rich and the New Slavery heir academic progress. Their concern is that '-their News editors financial aid is based on a standard that is clearly . Coby L. Herd By Coby L. Herd like an asset to me. Politicians, and piece, "about 12 million people live inherited their problem, they didn't biased against their needs. How can we measure their Exhale editor It's a tough world out there boys especially middle America. always on the main Government Welfare make It. and girls and if you're not careful, seem to feel threatened when their program, Aid to Families With Mary Miller, now 38 and a white Victoria Exposito Harris progress and not take into consideration their sometimes a ten thousand pound wallets come into the picture. They Dependent Children, two-thirds of mother of five, was coerced into Hung Tran them children, almost as many having sex at the age of 14 by a 30 disabilities? Business editors gorilla, called life, just rolls over you never see the asset value of people, no matter what you've done to offset just an initial, what's in it for me, whites as blacks. About 9 of 10 year-old neighbor who had a wife While the disabled students visited state legislatures, a Brennon Marcano bad luck. InAmerica, the crap flows monetary value. Well, that's the adults-on Welfare are women. They andtwo kidsofhis own. Afterhaving Features Editor downhill andeverybodygetshitright way America has always been, more are all being affected by the new four more children by the same man, handful of Baruch students went up there as well to on the head with some of it, some of concerned about our wallets that Welfare law, whicheliminatesAFDC she now finds herself alone, Edward Rodriguez the time. A good education gives you about being fair to fellow human andinstead gives states lump sums unemployed and incharge ofraising lobby against tuition hikes and budget cuts. Manny Rodriguez an umbrella so when the sh"t hits beings. Enough already. This for a new program, Temporary five ofthis pedophile's children. She Arts editors If we were to take a count of the number of students the fan, ifyou're lucky, you only get country was built on the sweat of Assistance to Needy Families." receives $414 a month. "The law also imposes new The second of the welfare clan, Joseph M. Maldarelli it on your shoes. The unprepared immigrants and now is not the time that did make it to Albany for one reason or another the rules on those receiving aid under Christine Nelson, finally got her ex MingWong and/or the unlucky get hit right on to put the kibosh on the dreams of two other programs for the poor, boyfriend to make a $200 child numberwould not even make a plop in the river of Sports editors the head with the crap oflife most of everybody unlucky enough not to the time. No reason to ask why or Food Stamps and Supplemental supportpayment, which onlymeans Baruch students that flow through our halls everyday. Paola Marocchi complain that the world's not fair. SocialSecurityIncome, which serves an extra $50 for the family because Photo editor IT JUST HAPPENS! "9 out of10Adults legal immigrants and disabled it counts against her welfare check. So what do we do to correct this? We invest in our Witness the front page of the children. Some 500,000 legal Who makes up these laws anyway? students government. This year the two candidates Marlon Layton Sunday NY Times 3/16re: the article on Welfare are immigrants who are not citizens are The third, a product of Chicago's Copy editor expected to lose disability benefits gang turf, has to r aise herthree kids headlined IMMIGRANT STUDY - '1~1 " running for student government president Ilan Peress FINDS MANY BELOW NEW "omen... startinginAugust. One million non by herself because the children's Yim Wong father is in jail on a murder charge. Advertising manager INCOME LIMIT-A BAR TO citizens will lose Food Stamps and Pearl Chen should not just be viewed as the She keeps a pair ofcats in the house UNITING FAMILIES-Poor already live here. I liken it to starting in April. Food Stamps will to limit the rodents that otherwise Ikenna Okoye Mexicans and Others FaceDifficulty Gingrich-GinunePolitics. Wewill be limited to three months in any 36 potential heads of another ineffective regime, but rather might gnaw at her kids. Human Resources Manager Meeting Rule for Bringing In let peopleintoourcountrybutwhat's month period for healthy, childless adults between the ages of 18 and The fourth, Andrea Long, was the starting point for what could become the difference Relatives. in it for us? Well I'll tell you what's Madelyn Tavera 50. The cuts could ultilTIately affect herself abandoned in a Chicago The study cites, "an irnrnig'ration in it for us. Upstandingcitizens who between paying an extra five dollars for tuition or Office manager one million people. Hey, that's a phone booth when she was three to law adopted last fall that will make work rather than scam. And that's great idea, we'll just starve 'em five days old. Adopted and raised having that financial aid check in your hand. Sergy Tabuteau it much more difficult for poor and what America needs more of. middle class, her boyfriend turned .Editorial Assistant working class immigrants to bring Americans .love .. to complain that out! Six women _p'rofiled in Mr.· her on to crack and it was downhill . o Last year one out of every eight students casta vote family memberstotheUnitedStates these immigrants will drain their Johnson's article run the gamut ofa from there. Duringone particularly Roslyn Bernstein legally, especially Mexicans and wallets. They then turn around and for the government presently in power. A governm.ent large section offemale society, circa good run, he repeatedly stabbed her Alisa Solomon Salvadorans. whose incomes are yell about the lack of gardeners in Consultants America at the second beginning of with a butcher knife. Ms. Long generally lower than those ofother their little slices of suburbia. that subsequently carne under heavy fire for its political the second millennium. I ask you to suffered immigrant groups." The law will Hypocrisy abounds still, and it continued on page 8 impotence. Who do you really point the finger at in keep in mind that these girls Staff Writers require those seeking to bring resides here! relatives here to meet income ITEM #2-Taken from the same such a situation? Both parties have excellent platforms Syed A. Bokhari requirements and to make legally front page of the Sunday Times, an Michele Gross enforceable promises to support article about welfare mothers and that should interest every student at Baruch College. Ivanna Gabribaldi their concerns towards the new Genna Kim newcomers. But this is only the start of the process for the Congressional supporters of the workfare law. If any group is more Frank Luo legislation say their intent was not discriminated against in America candidates. We the students must now mold them into David S. Ortiz to impose unfair burdens on today than single mothers .raising Juan Raposo immigrant families, but I say their kids and trying to get an representatives of our rights. If we don't do this then Andrew Scott BULLSH*T! Every time one ofour education, I have yet to find one. In our apathy will just entice another sub par every instanceoftrying to getahead, Photographer esteemed politicians goes up for re election, the standard in their this segment ofour population runs administration. Rory Dunn industry is to pick on some poor into more brick walls than Doctor sh m uck with no clout, concerning Kervorkian. issues that seem to scare white The average national monetary Q~<>t~ <>fth~ Fe>r-tr1ight The Ticker is pub middle-class America halfto death. stipendfor singlemothersonWelfare lished bi-weekly, eight Does anybody really think that the is $375.00 per month, about what a times a semester, by The grandparents and cousins, nieces good meal for four costs at Angelo's Ticker editorial staff at and nephews of legal immigrants and Maxies down the street. So the 360 Park Ave. South, New are a threat to America? Hey next time you're walking to class at York, NY 10010, Room dummies, these people are an asset. 18th street, look in the window and "For rne, a single-shot warver' rnighf not be 1522 (Internet E-Mail Where else can you get a group of remember that -what the party of [email protected].. sufficient. There really ought to be a mechanism baruch.cuny.edu). All workersthat will putin 16hourdays. four on table #32 is consuming in work except printing is for minimum wage, always show up about two hours, a single mother on w h er-eby w-aivers could be" granted on a case-by done by Baruch under for work and rarely ever complain? Welfarehastostretchoutfora month graduate and graduate From Mexico and Central America, - 720 hours. Hey, no big deal there, case basis." students. All typed and that's where. single mothers know how to cook for signed contributions and These people don't take jobs a way themselves, right? Plus, people who letters are welcome, and from Americans, they take the jobs can't afford it shouldn't be drinking should be mailed to the that Americans don't want, and wine anyway! above address (or E-mail According to journalist Dirk -I. Michele Gross, an upper freshman address). theydothejobs withoutcomplaining Our office is open dur and they do them well. That seems Johnson, the reporter of the Times speaking on the subject ofstudents with ing regular school hours. Any display or advertis disabilities and their financial aid situation. ing questions should be .. . d the Exhale pages are those ofthe individual writers and do not necessarily represent the opinions ofThe Ticker editorial The opinione expresse on" ' d P bli ti f E h I directed to the advertis staff. 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By Nandel Palmer based upon the color of their stilIed." wants to attend college in the Raheem Spivey studies skin but the content of their "You've got to set goals for near future, but contended that most evenings at the library character. yourself," said Phi Beta Sigma because of his rap sheet, most until midnight. Donald Brown "Even though a crime is a treasurer, Alec Turner, "be colleges would not admit him. voluntarily crosses senior citi crime, whenever I watch the cause without direction, whom "Whet.her I go to college or not, zens at a busy intersection news and hear about some felo ever you come in contact with though, I have to be a million daily. Darrell Antoine opens nies committed, I can't help but will direct you." Turner said aire - by any means neces doors for ladies, does not call silently pray 'Lord, don't let it that it behooves young black sary," said Lewis, amid his them hoes, and still says thank be a black man,'" s ai d Dwight men to start getting more seri joint-smoking entourage. "If it you. What all of these men have Myrie, a graduate of Rutgers ous in what they do, which will means killing a thousand in common? They're all black, Uni v e r sityin New J e r s e y. ,.I bring respect by the larger soci people to get those millions, I all pursuing college degrees, know I .may sound stupid say ety over time. will do it." between the ages of 18 to 25. ing this, but for every wrong a Mothers, too, espoused Sounding more like a re And, no, they're lowlife com· some of the sentiments their vered philosopher than his 25 not from Tum rni ts, I, along sons credit them with. Mrs. years existence on earth, Rich bleweed, Mis with millions Madeleine Winston, mother of ard Commodore belies his sissippi. All of other decent Reginald Winston, who recently youthfulness in ways that were born and black -=- men, graduated law school, said: would make Socrates ask for raised in New have to prove "Children are really gifts from help. With flailing hand and York City. to corporate God, and if a mother doesn't piercing eyes, he waxed heart The Ameri America ten raise her child properly, 1 don't ily about young black men 'in can society is folds that I am think anything else she does America. "Whether you want to inundated with not like tha t matters." believe it or not, the people you . . - ~"' . statistics after jerk. ~ The 24·~ Some mot.hers woulddefi surround yourse-lf. wi.th some- statistics show year-old entre nitely take umbrage to Mother . what shape your· personality; ing how one out preneur of a Winston's comment, though, as they catapult you to the next of four black real estate they have tried everything to tax bracket," he said. "Every males is either company said steer their unheeding hoys in body rubs off on you. Just see .. In prrs on, on pa- that decent, the right direction, to no avail. your family as a hub and your role or is mur good-standing In the end, boys of that ilk in friends as the spokes. It's up to dered. And black men are variably grow up and continue you to choose which spokes you want for your hub." prime-time .-. -, in the major to perpetuate the stereotype. news leaves no ity, but like Crown Heights native, The marketing senior stones unturned in driving any t h i n gels e. the nega tiv e Kenny Lewis. who lists his hero Continued on p age 20 home this point. Thus, with the news is shown on page one as Notorious B.I.G., said that chilling murders of rappers while the positive is shown on when he was a little boy he was Tupac Shakur, followed by page 101. treated Biggie Srnalls, in recent times, When asked what's the quite well many black parents, sociolo catalyst for their being go-get by his par gists, lawmakers, and social ac ters, ambitious, and law-abid ents - es tivistswonder out loud what ing, while some of their peers go pecially by can be done to save young black in and out of jail, all respon his mom, men from the throes of despair. dents credited their parents for but aft.er his But despite the numerous being positive role models in parents murders, car-jackings, rapes their lives, while others were di and other crimes that are alleg stressed good friends with vorced, his edly committed by some young strong moral backing. Some ad mother black males in New York annu mitted to yielding to peer pres started ally, it must be noted that sures when they were younger, shrieking criminal elements are not en but decided that there's more to her duties demic to black men. On the con life than ·skipping class, party as a mother. trary, hundreds of thousands of ing all the time, and "hanging Today, at regular black men the media with the brothers." 17, Lewis seem so conveniently to ignore, Raheem Spivey, born and has chalked are law-abiding citizens. These raised in Bedford-Stu yve s a n t , up criminal men seek some of the same said that it's extremely crucial records, things their white counterparts that parents got involved in rangIng desire; namely, a college educa their children's lives before it's from man tion, good jobs, decent families, too late. "Everybody has a con slaughter, and the "pursuit of happiness." science, and my conscience rape, bur However, many constantly would definitely get in the way glary to mis find themselves having to make if I were to rob somebody, to dog demeanor. discla imers so as to distinguish a female. or to be disrespectful He's cur ~; to my elders," said the 19 year rently out '~'''''''~' themselves from the stereo ..~,~. typed. In the words of Dr. Mar old Baruch accounting major. on parole. tin Luther King, Jr., they im "But that does not come about Lew i s plore society not to judge them overnight - it has to be in- said that he
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ASEDOM INTERVARSITY HILLEL OF NEW YORK AT BARUCH Association of Domincan CHRISTIAN Come and be apart of the Jewish Com ··Lacino Week May 12th Students FELLOWSHIP munity at Baruch College. Meet new people, improve your networking skills, get religious We at ASEDOM are a culturally based or The Purpose of the InterVarsity Christian information, have FUN!!! Please see Ellen ganization. We believe in preserving our heri Fellowship Steigman in 360 PAS room 1511 or call at tage while exposing other ethnic groups to the 1 ~ To lead others to personal faith in Christ (212)802-6808 for more information =. Ifyou can Act, Sing, historic background and customs of our Carib as Lord and Savior ....natural talent to bean life. We are interested in meeting new people 2. To help Christians grow toward maturity ~ PHI ETA SIGMA Dance, display any who are serious and dedicated to changing the in their Christian faith by study of the Bible, by perform in the 1997 NATIONAL FRESHMAN HONOR SOCIETY i~ cultural performance, Latino image to a more positive one while hav prayer, and by Christian fellowship "Latino Week" Calendar. ing tons of fun-doing- it. 3. To help students and faculty to discover =or play. an instrument we Phi Eta Sigma is a national honor society for We would like to see the If you would like to find out more, drop by God's role for them underclassmen (freshman and sophomores). Our ..II would Love to see it. room 1512 of the 360 PAS building and drop a Baruch Community come goal is to encourage and reward academic excel note in the ASEDOM mail box. Leave your name aThe Latino Week lence among Baruch College students. Our ac out and partake of this· and a telephone nu mber where you can be ~ committee is looking tivities include: workshops on different topics of ~ reached. .. . special week. THE FINANCE AND ECONOMICS interest(internships, management, resume en • .lor raw ..•. ~R.I.D.E. SOCIETY hancement and scholarships), visits to places of C~=-=-=-=-=-=-r=w=iirirw=w=iiTii~1 We are an ever growing happy family, where The Finance & Economics Society is open to all interest (UN, Unicef, etc.), participation in vol you can meet people that are notjust Puerto Rican but, ofthose interested in the processes ofthe financial world. unteer programs including New York Cares Day, of other nationalities. We're a place where you can It provides students with an informative view of cur Volunteers ofAmerica, and the Salvation Army. feel welcome, where everyone looks out for everyone rent change and the future trends in the rapidly evolv We hope to make the transition process into else. \\Ie'll help you out with school, friend". and fam Baruch a pleasant one for freshmen by serving inv:=- financ.ial world via various functions such a") lee- ily problems. We an: a place to g<.) to on a rainy day to turex,
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What is archerv? Youve seen it i;l the movicx: "i.\.~'''." '·\('(.'\lJ·"-·f~. t -: [I P \1 . • ,.l •• "" "l •• ,.J ..... ~!""ifi:._· il'"'' (,r; rilL' ;"-,:ilHrll!-" !:!icryic\\ ::nd arc' TJul!in~ hein~ . . - the various Robin I lexxj films the rnu"l memo tar grcah::-r reliance on pre-identification. These firms rable. It's been seen in the media typesas simple as a h.r.; dL'\clt )pcd~: hiring ~)rdl:rencc fur membersofBeta. comic book. and in events :1S grand ax the Olympic . \lt~h~i P.....,i. Therefore. xvc invite yuu to bCC0l11C a mern ~; lI11 /:1 t Il in. pn)\ Ii.. k" l lu m.m Kl·-, UU n:e majors. and games. And yet, most people only have a V;igUC notion P~i other intcrcstcd -tudcnt-., wit h the opporturury !l) her of Beta Alpha in order to leverage your partici ofjust what the sport is all about. interact \\ ith faculty and profcs-.ional pracritio pation in our society for your joh search. Please look So, why not drop by and check it out. We would for our flvers posted on college bulletin boards for the ncr" in the Human Rl:SDUrCe and other Business be glad to teach and train anyone interested. We pro When it comes to Management areas. meeting dates and room numbers. You do not have to vide all the equipment and no experience is necessary. Profc-xionals come in and give advice in be a member to attend the meetings. For more information please go to the 6th floor areas such as resume writing, critiquing. and in BARUCH ACHIEVERS gym at the 23rd street building. multimedia, you have tervicws, and also, giv ing insight into what pro The goal ofour organization is to uplift students All are welcome. spective employers are looking for in job appli by providing them with valuable information about cations. THE SOCIAL AND POLITICAL current issues that we feel is pertinent to them. The CLUB An important benefit of SHRM member topicsofoutevents range from surfingthe Internet, dress two options. S.A.P is one of Baruch's newest clubs founded ship is the ability to regularly network with pro ing for an interview, to financial planning on an indi in November of 1995. The goal of the club is to fessionals, giving students the much needed con vidual basis. provide a forum for the discussion ofSocial and tacts for entering the tough job market. We hope that the activities we promote help to Political issues through the use of newsletters, The S.H.R.M. meets on Thursdays during better prepare Baruch students for their future, as well sPeakers, debates and movies. Last semester the club club hour, at 360 PAS, Room 1816. a'i bring them closer together, in an environmentwhere was involved in numerous activities inclUding a fund there is cultural diversity. raising raffle drawing; support ofa sexual Meetings are Thursdays, Room 1862, 360 PAS Harrassment workshop hosted by the Helpline office, BUSINESS TO BUSINESS ti~m 12:35-2:2G. .Plug and Play. The Business to Business Marketing Society participation in the D.S.S.G debate, the publication of (BTB) is a club that enhances academic knowledge and CHINESE CHRISTIAN two newsletters, and the hosting of a dance competi FELLOWSHIP brings the real world ofindustrial and commercial mar tion. This semester, the club will be working closely keting to its members. Our main goal is to help mem Chinese Christian Fellowship believes that there with the Political Science Department with the aim of or achievement~ bers to be betterpreparedfor associated careeradvance is only one True God, the God of Israel. We believe in building upon the ofthe previous ment, and to guide them toward the market activity of the infinitely perfect, sovereign, eternal Trinity of the semester. We hope that you the Baruch Commllnity a~ organizations who engage theolselves in marketing to Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We also believe that Jesus will provide support the club could make a useful Plug and Pray. Christ wa~ sent from Heaven to Earth to serve a'i a sac contribution to the college. other bll"iness. BTB provides an arena where speakers are invited to talk on a variety of subject~ indll'itry rifice on the cross for our sin"). Believing and living by commandment~ marketing trends in CorpomteAmericaas well as coun God's will bring salvation. He will TIffiACCOUN1lNG SOCIETY seling on careers in marketing. return to earth to establish His kingdom of righteous The Accounting Society gives students a BTB is an organization that promotes awareness ness and peace. We are here to spread the Gospel to the chance tp learn more about this major they have and understanding about rnarketing a<.-iivity with com campus of Baruch College with an emphasis on the chosen or will chose to study during their stay at Baruch. panies that sell goods and services primarily to other Chinese{American and ave lSeas-bom) students. Upcoming events: businesses and institutions. not the final consurner. If We rneet every Thursday between 12:2') and 2:30pm you are a student that \\'ould like to gain eXlx)Sure to the :'/27 Expectations and preparations to enter the accounting profession many prufes.~j<.)f1:ds cngat!cd in indw.;trial marketing, j<. )in -t,'3 Usc of new tcchnolog,v by Aco)untants tL" during club huur:-. RlXllll S_~q. 3hU PAS. !\I.LARI·: -.-., - -t/ I() Intematiunal Accounting \VI·I J 'O\1L ;;;: \, I". 19 cr--I A CD 18 --n CD ac -enCD • en ~ Q) Q) ~ (') a;- -zr Q) GOT AN UNUSUAL TALENT? N u, 0)
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,..... ripping our hair out and' throw the same with your shoulders hand, or if you'd just like some ~ 0) pect. Make sure to review alllec Young Professionals there's still r a c i s rn In gainful employment is deter things blacks do except the me easy fix or magic elixir to Newrnen Institute Young Professionals Career Evenings America, young black men mined, most often than not, by dia tend to sensationalize the change people's perceptions of should not allow themselves to a solid education. crime when it's committed by a each other any time soon. But he crippled by it. Instead, they black person." one student said that there are A series of seven monthly hour-long presentations and s h 0 u Id fi n d a It erna t iv e r 0 utes "But despite the "I don't make decisions ways to ameliorate the problem. to get around it. "There's al based on the color of one's skin," Brian Jacobs, an aspir discussions, over pizzas and Coke, with young leaders of w ays a way out, you just have numerous mur said business psychology major, ing actor, is hopeful that the the real estate industry in New York. These evenings are to find it." he said. "If you can't ders, car-jackings, Susan Ericson, "I've made snap gulf of distrust and jumping to get through the front door. try judgments about people in the judgment between white especially planned for Baruch/Newman Institute students getting through the back door." rapes and other past and those judgments have America and young black males Commodore said that he's not always been wrong." could get narrower over time. considering careers in real estate. Each presentation high considered exceptional by any crimes that are Leonara Xhekaj, an ac He opined that in order to over means as all the black males in allegedly commit counting major, is a confessed come this good black vs. bad lights a different component of the metropolitan area's his acquaintance are upwardly classicist, but does not judge black element in our society, mobile people. and none has ted by some young people by skin color or on the people need to take time out to real estate industry. had any run-in with the law. black males in basis of what she's heard or find out more about each other, Some black males would read. "All the friends that I whether via school, work, find Commodore's admonition New York annu keep have to possess the same church, synagogue, mosque, etc. -Leern about different kinds of real estate jobs unattainable, in part again, ally; must be level of education as I do and He said that Baruch has af through peer pressures. For it some of the values I share forded him the opportunity to -Ask questions about what you would be doing on many of these men, prodding noted that erimi-: that goes for both blacks and secure a trove of good friends from their parents and teachers whites." from all nationalities. "There the day you start work to study harder are often nal elements are "Every time 1 pick up a need to be more unity," he said, -Meet both recent college graduates and the prime he e de d, but fo rot hers, the not endemic to young black man, he's always "once that is developed. then ev thought of success is tanta surprised and constantly ques erything else will fall into young leadership of the real estate industry mount to "selling out." black men." tions me as to why I stopped," place." According to noted said Peter Culkov, a New York Harvard psychiatrist, Dr. Alvin A group of white students City cabdriver, and Finance YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CAREER EVENINGS F. Po u i s s a n t , occasionally, were asked whether or not their student at Baruch. The Bulgar black teenagers are made to feel perception of young black males ian native maintained that he The last week of every month guilty by friends because they was shaped by what the media doesn't make prejudgment of are "too smart." Blacks in some dispense daily, or by the stereo his fares because he sees 5:45-7:00 RM. December 1996-June ·1997 neighborhoods have an anti-in typical figures in the black com "people as people," but argued tellectual attitude and perse munity, and the comments were that some of these men need to at 135 East 22nd Street, room 307, Baruch College cute and ridicule students who voluminous. In referring to lyrics shed the second-class image take their studies seriously. fro m rap "icans " 1ike T upa c and start being more assertive. They are called "wh i t e". "dork". Shakur's, Nell Spekman, an ac In other word, if they can start Watch for dates on each month's poster announcement or worse. "Such pressure may counting major, said that it's stu accepting themselves for who cause a black teenager to fear pid and self-defeating for these they are, then people will even success and trv to fit in with his tually accept them. " black men to constantly use the group," he said. This can pose For more information "N" word in their lyrics. 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See Priktaki and Rude Dee sipping coffee and reminded before he throws a fit. I hear a sound and I nosily walk to it Tea at Starbucks. All alone in a world full ofpeople. A happy moment Seeing colors, black and white I simply can't resist Oh, what the f-. A blissful moment. The sound becomes clearer and I decide to stand stfill Blam! Got the expresso machine. He lived his life he just trudges through it. One-fifth ofa way done he A tender moment. But then I stray unknowingly because it's not my will The sweet smell ofgasoline. , A sad moment (Only in my dreams it seems so real) Click! Click! Went the sound ofmy Bic. finished five others. No matter who its [un he found his way. He'll take on any brothers sisters-fathers mothers. All sketched in our memories Foom! Boom! There goes 2 dies in a room. For all time. As I'm tossing and turning a face appears Blinded by a madgleam. All alone. It" not someone I recognize I began to feel fear Itsjust a Mean Dean. Moments to last forever, I run, try to hide and my hands are sweated and fightened Rah! Bah!Rah! Noone expected how tragic it could be. Noone thought it could be done A first hug. The lightfrom afar I take in butl'm also frightened Screamed MelizzaC. A first friend. (Only in my dreams it seems so real)" 2 pom poms anda box ofbon bons between her teeth. in sounds of laughter. Noone thought th at it could be them. But it was noone for whom he was after. The best buddy. Screech! Slam! There goes the M23! The first confidant. Come to me a deepened voice states Don't jack with me. All alone. The first trust. I squint and squint to try and place his {ace Show some ld! A straw smile overcomes All sketched in our memories The light is to bright but I dare to go on me with great glee. For all time. Gleaming eyes, white.hair comes into uieui Now watch the guard flee. He fucked the world he fucked his life. Mention his 'victims they're all part ofhim. Someone once loved him yes its his own fault. He's He speaks with softness and with news so true Pass by Wingo,. the man with a deadly ego. Moments to last forever, ..... constantly reminded'before he commits his sin. (Only in my dreams it seems so real) A 6 gun lover, your best friend or your worst brother. The first social engagement. Pick up the TickeT. The first date. He says "You are my child sorrowful, lonely and scared "Rich-man saves NYC with the ultimate plan. -Patrick Eves Your first emotions. And whateveryou decide or maybe do" Edwin breaks a toorld record in a zepplin. Your first love. "Remember"he says '~You71 remain with me and I'll always love Jomo, morepopular than Elmo is athlete . Your first heartbreak. you" 01 the year. All sketched in our memories (Only in my dreams it seems so real) Tessa the next Mother Teresas!" An African Never Reaching Brazil For all time. Finally somebody yells ''Fee Waivered!" I began to awake not uianfing to And they get a blank joker stuck in their head... The survival I find, is in death not in Moments to last [oreoer, I must see the face, his voice is so new ;, ::.. .. . ". ' .... -XERO life. ,- . Your first group.. I try to stay asleep a bit longer and as I do These "good Christian" men killed my The first journey. He touches me and itgiues.me such warmth through'andihrough . children and uilfe. . Thefirst pack offriends, (Only in my dreams it seems so real) There's no way on earth, .Your first time independence. that I'll work for that man. The first taste offreedom. ...in the name otLove There's no wayan earth; All sketched in our memories Volume I that his smell I can stand! For all time. Born 12/14/96 Love drank the poison There's no way on earth, Moments to last forever, that separated us that I'll worship his god. Your first funeral, -Yvette Laureano Love gave you There's no wayan earth, .Your first tear, the power to take away I'll be beaten with rods. Your true sadness, Love was great for you There's one way ofcourse, Your first shock, the power that killed me to jump offhis boat, and not hung from a tree, Untitled Your first confusion of the world. and left its mark... swallow the Atlantic, and forever be free. The first tear you see in the eyes ofa loved one, this class is excruciatingly Whose mother has just left. On you. Eddie Rivera boring in spite of All sketched in our memories Love is something the instructor making a spectacle A.K.A. For all time. that i never had, i with his antics also his accentuated manner of speech never could face the sun... 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Label: Virgin Records UK device is the useofthe cliche, the glue minutes does theshort,skinnyPuerto There is certainlya middleclass that Why isn't there more French "Teleoision; tell-a-lie-vision, a schism, that sustains U.S. culture, combined Ricangetto play? Thisleadstoaneven is Black, however they are--.§.hown music in the American Rating: 6661/26 negative realism..." with obvious hypocritical messages of larger false set of myths and amonga world ofwhites that they c0 mainstream? I am left wondering CLSmooth- . morality. perceptions thrust upon Blacks and exist with minus the Black poverty . justthatafter enjoyingGainsbourg ~~er In The Nation" When I see Walker, Texas Ranger Latinos in the U.S. that they emerge from. This I was quite baffled to see this new En Trois Styles (translated: (Saturdaysat10PMonCBS),Iseethe The narrowly focused negativity is subtraction' is important because compilation from Everything But Gainsbourg in Three Styles). This Wearealwaystoldbythosein power, epitome of this. We are bombarded easily seen with Blacks and Latinos withoutthisdualityseenweareableto the Girl. After all, they'd already compilation, spanning ten years of financiallywelloff: andourelderswho with the false cliche ofthe American beingthecriminaldrugczar/pettythief assumethattheyarethegrowingnorm released a Best of. compilation in Gainsbourg's career, contains want to falsely perpetuate a legacy cowboy (Chuck Norris), who fights in every cop show. The ignorantly and not the exception they really are. 1993, ironically, just one album excerpts from three ofhis previous they will leave behind, that our "man-to-man"with'a missilelauncher conceived negativity is also widely This separation of the Black middle away from their biggest albums, each one presenting a situation hasbecomebetter. 'We need against the South American drug visible with Latinos half-naked every class from the rest ofthe Africans-in international hits "Missing' and different musical ambiance.The not suffer-anymore because we are so cartel. These programs have no five minuteson Univision paratodo el Americasectorthatis povertystricken uWalking Wounded," as well as songs excerpted from Couleur Cafe close to equality that you, next purposethanto showustheAmerican Telemundo. Thestereotypeseveryone serve to segregate and assimilate us. their switch from jazzy folk rock center around Latin and African generation should be able to taste it.' can kick ass righteously. thought vanished with an Oprah diet This assimilation is justified by the poets to dance music technicians. percussion and rhythm styles, We may not listen to them or believe We are usuallytold hypocritically by and a Maya Angelou stanza are even theory of the good Black and the bad At first, I thought this album would while the ones from Du Jazz dans them,yetouractionsseemto resonate some whites that''We took the landof more prevalent today. The UPN and Black. We then watch television be rather awkward to listen to, Ie. Ravin are obviously jazz agreement. the Native Americans, killed the WB networks are built around dawgs programs and commercials and see considering that it contains newer influenced. However, my favorite There must be some kind of outside majority of them...but let's just move and bitties that swallow a frivolous the clean cut Black man aiding the remixed tracks, as well as early tracks on this album are from force thatinfluencesus to believe that on." How can anyone just move on Brandy and a double dose of white man in thestruggle for freedom material from the '80's, but I was Comic Strip, especially "Bonnie and affirmativeaction is havinga negative unless this solution-less admission is assimilatedsisters. Wearebombarded against the dreadlocked, baggy pleasantly surprised to hear how Clyde" and &73e T'Aime...Moi Non effect on white employment. Some some kind of justifiable apology. with hip hop jesters and bikini clad clothed, hip hopping thug.: wonderfully each song flows into Plus." These songs are filled with power that uncontrollably convinces Today's television continues to make dancers for comic relief. I'm not Worse than this is that the Latino the next. The disc starts off with all the pop music fascination ofthe us our darker brothers won't' be us comfortable with this reasoning. laughingyet. rarely applies in this regard because two Todd Terry remixes; one for 1960's, with all the catchy guitar harassed iftheywear pastel colors. A I seenochangewhenthecommercial Nevertheless it is the exaggerated we are kept strictly in a two channel ...... "Missing," and a new one for and bass lines intact. The teaming Vamp for their 1991 UK hit chat to any foreigner. It makes divine puissance that overpowers us for Stolen Women, Captured Hearts vision of non-existent positivity that ghetto. EBTG's 1990 UK hit "Driving" ofmale and female vocals is simply 'Twangy Wig-out. "I neverrealized me regret the fact that I took into dreading supposed aliens borne (anothermainstreamperception from hurtsusmore. Theonlypositiveimage In fair retrospect, there is plenty of (Another remix, by Underdog, great, and 'We T'Aime...Moi Non how wonderful the French four years ofhigh school French, outofanimaginaryyetconcreteborder, CBS) appears. Thepremiseis thatthe , that is consistentis the toughcity cop. quality programming, well written appears later in this compilation). Plus" [roughly translated.."I Love language was until I heard this and all I learned was I really had no idea where to start Sioux ''Indians'' have kidnapped the Our positive figures are crime storylines, andgood acting. However, It's strange really. Terry's best You... (but) Not More than Myself] album. Like, two Parisians could "Voulezvous coucher avec moi, looking. And then I turned on the white women of the town and they reinforcers who solve problems with the reflection of the reality we, as remixes struck me, because it was heavily be discussing the weather, and ce soir?" television. must be saved. This is shown to us as guns more often than the wanted Blacks,Latinos,N ativeAmericansand continued on page 29 sampled by the group Transvision it would sound like a hot sex -Syed A. Bokhari Itwas that simple. Sittingdown in a ifthe incorrect recollection ofthe past, criminals. Shows like New York people of color, face is as distorted and •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• comfortableelectricchaironeis able to in a historical contcxtorfictional, does Undercover negate the positivity of stereotypically reinforcing as it was bementallytransformedandlogically not have a negati 'e impact on our their ridiculous Black and ''Puerto generations ago. transplanted. There is even a small current perspective of reality. Rican"heroesbyhavingthemkilltheir So now I'm snugly strapped in sr hand device that allows us to.switch This doesn't stop v ..hthe programs; enemy(or theenemykills his/herself), my Versace leather electric en -·--e····r·. .... andreceivedifferentanglesofgenocidal rather'it extends to thecommercials, who is usuallyBlack or Latino. . chair clicking' for the right entertainment. We see images in & U.S. Marines The wrong positive image is most frivolity. I stop at. the Channel By Allan Aquino Bush or Nirvana "wannabes." Well, days thet is what I'm currently know!" And I think that's one of the Television is a collection of the views commercial of th. All-American dangerous when it perpetuates an that offers the merging of 2 First of all, I would like to fortunately, I found what I was into John Hyatt, Tori Amos, a lot qualities that a good drummer and opinions of realism according to hurdling the obstacles and finally equality we haven't achieved yet. I worlds. An Eye that watches introduce what I write about. My lookingfor at a small bar in Queens of females too... I listen to a lot of should have-versatility. the United States capitalist, cultural slaughtering the mythical enemy agree with BlancaVazquez when she the real world and gives us a articles will be about talented called Castle Heights(at 83rd St. & female artists Fiona Apple...as far Besides being diverse and having structure. It is their perception knight. All we really saw was the says that The Cosby Show (and second. The Central performers whom you haven't Northern Blvd.). This is a good as harder stuff goes.. I think good personalities, there are other consequently because it is their goals justificationofkillingfor theprideand obviouslyitspresentrecycling--Cosby) Broadcasting System of the Eye heard on the radio or seen on start! Ministry, I'm really enjoying Rage qualities that make up this band (ofprofit,massviewershipandcultural achievement that apparently should is evidence that "the existence of invites me with, "Welcome M'TVfyetl). and believe me there The band is called ZEN BENDER. Against The Machine, they're and their music, which they beliefs that secure and solidify the be present when you do it for your families like the Huxtables is 'proof Home." I turn off the television are many! You will bereadingabout The logo: an eye with the Yin Yang great, they rock. And I listen to a identified as "heavy alternapop prior, etc.) that unify the survival of country. Product Sold. that anyone who can make it, does." because I'm homeless. But I'm the performers, their symbol for an eyeball, with a tear lot of classical music-l like Bach. stomping hardgroove with melody every message that we see. Another commercial shows a group This ultimately "reassures white still strapped in. infiuences(which mightbe thesame drop in its side. Believe me, once On guitars is John Wanamaker. and dynamics"(whew!). Theywork We are shown a reality stressingan of multi-ethnic yet Eurocentricl America" (Centro De Estudios * * * * as yours), their style of music(that you get to meet these guys, you'll This guy rocks! Great leads and hard for their music (I've seen it!) you might be into), know a little bit find that there's a lot ofmeaningto rhythms! Youhavetohearthem(I'll and it really shows their love for of their personalities, and many this symbol. It's a representation tell you how in a second).But John music. Having seen so many Definitely Not A Catastrophe more! Then, if you're interested, of the members' relationship with told me," like he(Matt) said, Rage.. performers at different clubs who their upcominggigs will be included each other, and their music also. I like John Spencer right are also trying to make it in the isforeign to numerouspeople (including the film. In fact, Mia is probably the in the article. All the information One of the key elements that now...there's a lot.. Dyed continued from page 23 love more and more as the film business, I askedthem what makes myself), Croghanhasmadeit accessible character that carries this film and will be coming from personal make Zen Bender a good band is Cheerleader....ldon'tknow ifyou've four characters, Alice, Mia, Ari, and progresses. them differentfrom the otherbands to everyone by not stressing the fact represents the universal battles of interviews ofthe performers. Then diversity. It's hard to tell what this heard of them... J come from Michael. MiaandAliceareroommates; Another element that I particularly thatareoutthere. Chrissaid, 'We're students trying to maintain YOU decide ifyou like them or not! band "sounds like" because each Zeppelin, Hendrix type of stuff, thefonnermustchangehermajorand felt was worth noting was Croghan's that they are lesbian butjust regular calledZen Bender...we'resupposed relationships, pass classes and battle So read on because there are many members'influencesalmostdoesn't Doors, psychedelic stuff, and all keephergirlfriendDannihappy,while inclusionoflesbiancharactersandthe people. At the same time, Croghan to mean something about balance the school bureaucracy(which most of talents out there waiting to be match the other. Of course they kinds of pop, even." Alice istryingtofind loveandavoidher strugglestheygo throughU? keeptheir doesn't take the normal route and (thus, theYinYangsymbol)..twoof us in Baruch are definitely familiar discovered! should, at least, have some similar Then finally there's Alex professor because she's not confident own relationships alive amidst the water down or diminish these us are kinda crazy..kind of jokers with). MOST IMPORTANTLY: interests for them to get along, but Hamilton (yep, like the former enough to show him her thesis on everyday world. Though the lifestyle cha..racters' lifestyles or importance in (that has to be Alex and Matt!) and Ultimately, a fine If any of you Baruchians are if you go beyond that similarity, treasurerofU.S !).You know, every Doris Day. Meanwhile, Michael, a the other two are kind of serious. scriptanddirectionby involved in any type ofperforming their influences go in different time I hear a good drummer, this pre-moo. student is searching for a There's some balance to the music. Croghan, a well arts(Singer, dancer, band, stand directions. song from Public Enemy, where placetostayandalsohasbeenadmiring There's a party-like nature to the balancedandtalented up comedians etc.), I would be Check this out. Take Chris Wall Chuck D keeps saying "Hear the Alice from afar. Finally, there is Ari, song, but there's seriousness to the cast (particularly honored to give you an interview for example. He's the guitar and drummer get wicked!" pops into the "Warren Beatty of the campus," lyrics. The songs...they're very Frances O'Conner as and help spread the word, via The vocals of the band. 'To me, most my head while I watch that whois searchingfor love andthetruth uplifting. They make you wanna Mia and Matthew Ticker, to fe llow students about recently, very standard thing...it's drummer play. Well, Alex got me behind its meaning. groove, but the lyrics are very Dyktynski as Ari) what you do! Please e-mail me at like Tool, and Helmet. I mean as singing that phrase through their A wonderful range of characters serious so there's a real balance to oombine to bring us chromaticehotmail.com. I also far as where the guitar riffs come entire set! This guy has great colors thisendearingcomedy. Writer/ it and I think that's something another excellent would like to thank The Ticker from andwhere therealdrivecomes timing and syncopation! director Emma-Kate Croghan has that's not very common today. I "little" film that, I for allowi ng me to write for them from Pearl Jam, Screaming "I got a lot of different created a commentary on the current think nobody knows who the hell hope, does not get and allowing me to decide what to Trees things thatsound likecliche influences.." he says, "I got the lifestylesofcollegecampuses. Despite we sound like!" I find that to be drowned out by the write about. THANKS! to us all right now..but the melody Zeppelin, I got the -Rage, -Chili taking place in Australia, the stories true because a lot ofthe bands that bigboys. comes from all the classic stufflike Peppers. As far as drummers go, r. ~I andcharactersareuniversal. Croghan I've seen in clubs try to take the Atpresstime, ''Love For this first article, I kept telling Zeppelin..." have to say Stewart Copland is on form presents realistic characters in the myself that the first band that I TheirbassistisMattJosephs. This top ofthe list. Butthen I likewacky everyday turmoil of their lives, and .. and Other ~ Catastrophes" IS will interview should be a real good guy's funny! But as for Matt's shits too, like the Brand New with ingenious observations and ~ scheduled to open band. A band with style and influences, "I listen toa lotof singer, Heavies, acid jazz.. J could be continued on page 29 technically proficient and creative originality and not just another songwriters. Peoplefrom like these wacky, I could be hip hoppy, you direction, she creates an atmosphere 8 nationwide on wecanfeel withcharacterswegrowto MattDay (L) andMatthewDyktynski in a scenefrom Love andOther CatastropheS. March 28. 29 28 -I o 1 »: Everything ...,CD 1, Cf) . t « Invoking the Abbotts Zen Bender But The • By Manny Rodriguez portrayal of the "bad sister" • . I'm sick of New York! How Eleanor is close to perfect and a wind up making our next album which was the management that Girl ...... continued from page 26 0> many movies are made about New definite improvement from her that way. Thatseems to betheway tried to get them the deal. "They Continued from page 26 0> York every year? How about L.A.? weak work in the disappointing of their influences and they' end up we do it." came very close to coming through are the ones he does for EBTG. His CD It gets pretty stale after a while. Mulholland Falls. It's a shame sounding like their influences. I've "We love to f*ckin' play! It's a with it," Chris says, The record remixing abilities with other C\J seen this one band where they had ..c The lives of other peoples from that her character is taken out of disease! Itreally is!" followed Matt. company folded. They made their artists, such as Bjork o . ~."".... ~ original songs but tried to sing like . - ;::, ("Hyperballad") and Garbage co different times and places is the film so quickly. "Everyone of us could be doing own label to try to get us out and ~ equally interesting as multiple 1"... ~ii that singer in Pearl Jam and even something different, and everyone the record company folded. We've (UStupid Girl"), are minimal, at The direction is brisk, meaning Oscar nominee Fargo has proven. that Pat O'Connor understands copied his mannerisms. That's not of us chooses to do noth ing decided, 'Hey! All we could do is best. Then again, "Missing" and Twentieth Century Fox's new his characters and is able keep against the copyright laws, but different." We don't make any pull our money together and keep "Driving" are great songs in their film, Inventing The Abbotts, the story flowing . and there's no originality in that either! money at this either, Chris points going.. " own right. Anyhow, we begin our explores the relationships comprehensible. O'Connor also Do something different! out. ''You load outofthe studiointo This band is serious about their excursion into EBTG's old sound between the Abbott daughters makes nice use of the scenery "It's a big mix," added John, 'cause the freight elevator, out of the music, and like Chris said, they with"Old Friends," which is quite and the Holt brothers during the with expansive shots that show we have different styles that we're freight elevator, into the van, out don't make much money doing what soulful and dancible itself. late 1950's in Haley, Illinois. us large areas and proceed to give into. So we have funk coming in, the van, then into the club, and they do. There's dedication and love Afterwards. we delve deeper into A film that plays like a soap us a sense of the period that the we've gotpsychedelic,we've got..you then you play for forty five minutes for music and they only feed off of Ben and Tracey's roots until we .... know..little blues, pop, a lot ofheavy reach the laid back, coffeehouse opera, Inventing The Abbotts is ,. characters falter in delivering. This .. and that's your glory. You respect seeing people enjoy what they do • more a relationship film rather is not to say the acting is not fine or . stuff, and it all comes together." the other bands by checking out and they get pumped. Which stylings of "Rollercoaster." Along than a period piece. In that inaccurate. In the contrary, the. "I think one of the reasons" said what they wanna do, supporting reminds me ofwhat the singer from the way, highlights include covers respect, it is similar to The performances are well drawn and Matt, "isthatit'ssoprocessoriented. what they wanna do. Then you White Zombie said in an article, of "Love is Strange," originally by English Patient (my last reference meticulously portrayed. It is the One guy.will take off, another guy load back into the van, into the "You have to be an idiot to play Mickey and Sylvia (from Dirty to an Oscar nominee) in that the script itself that fails to supply this will follow, then the whole band's in, freight elevator; out of the freight music for money!" Dancing- remember that?!), and "I beautiful scenery and time period element ofperiod in the characters. you know! So it's not like we start elevator, into the studio again and Don't Want to Talk About It, "their playa role but one that is always Inventing The Abbotts is a highly with an idea or concept, you know, it's like an eight hour job for forty ZEN BENDER is: Chris Wall, biggest hit from the '80's. That's secondary to the dynamics of the entertaining film that showcases a like 'let's make a song that sounds five minutes ofglory. It's crazy but vocals,guitar; Alex Hamilton, really the best thing about this character relationships and group of fine young actors and like this'.. .1 don't know if people do we live for it....we love to play for drums; John Wanamaker, compilation: the track sequence. action in the story. It does not actresses (Billy Crudup, Joaquin that, geez, they probably do! But people. We'll play at your college. guitars; and Matt Josephs, bass. Instead ofjumping directly from a. work as well in Inventing The Phoenix, Liv Tyler, Joanna Going we don't do that. The music comes We'll play in a -dorrn room! or we'll Zen Bender has been around for clubby track like "Driving," to one Abbotts because the story and and Jennifer Connelly) along with a first and then it has to be come to your house and play in five years and they currently have like "Rollercoaster," we're gently categorized. 1 don't know ifthere's eased through the fifteen year characters seem to be able to deep performancefrom KathyBaker your room!(l was tempted but my two CD's out. The LP is called Zen .... represent almost any time period (Picket Fences) as Doug and Jacey's a preconceived notion of generally neighbors might burn my house Bender, and the EP is called history of this band, making in the twentieth century. Their mother, an interestingsetting and what we wantto make a songsound down..') " Unlearning. You may also hear the EBTG's back catalogue seem more sensibilities and characteristics a script that is rich in interesting like. The song creates itself. It's As you can see, there's a lot of band at a radio station at 89.5FM accessible to newer fans. After are not as heavily influenced by relationships despite a lack for veryprocessory. And we don't force enthusiasm and heart behind this WSOU (South Orange) on Sunday "Rollercoaster, "we're introduced to each other to do otherthings which nights for local and unsigned bands another remix of "Driving," in a the time as it should be and it The cast ofInventing The Abbotts: (clockwise from top): period sensibilities. Inventing. band. I also admire their attitudes takes a way from the essence the at times can be a little conflicting ORyoucan make a request anytime laidback trip-hop style, which then Joaquin Phoenix, Liv Tyler, Billy Crudup, Jennifer The Abbotts opens on April 4 because on the nightthatthey were film is trying to recreate. In fact and stressful, but the bottom line by calling (201) 761-WSOU. Some takes us into "Better Things" and Connelly and Joanna Going. nationwide. playing, most of the people in the the only character that captures is the end-product, and the end club were "groupies" for the band ofthe songs from the CD's include: "Protection," two collaborations ...._ product we like, a lot! I don't think "Real," "Leap of Faith," "Green," with Massive Attack; the band the period completely is Pamela .-_ ...... • scheduled to play last, so whoever Twenty minutes into the film,. COMING ATTRACTION: • Abbott. played ably by Liv Tyler. much like a soap opera, we're a lot of bands write like that!" was playing before that band had "Dream Cage"(cool songs, nicelyrics responsible for introducing EBTG However. the fla ws of this film engrossed in the plot and story • Next issue, in A & I "And although Chris writes a lot to win those people over. Let's put too!),and John's favorite to the world of dance music. It's are not in abundance and never despite our reservations about. E, an exclusive I oftunes, Matt continues, "we don't itthisway-theyhad a tough night! "Unlearning," Then, if you like rather odd that none of the tracks reallywork asa bandthatway,..you . from EBTG's most recent album, take away from the entertaining believability. • interview will • ButChrisonlysaid, ''It's part ofthe . what you heard, youcancheckthem know what I'm sayin'? It (their out at their home page at the Walking Wounded, were included nature of this film. As it begins. The most compelling characters. appear of Inventing I challenge." Tellthatto the previous creating process) creates a really internet at http://www.cnct.com / on this compilation. Songs like the we are introduced to the Holt are easily Jacey and Eleanor. The Abbotts stars ~ I band! One of the singers couldn't interesting vibe, a totally unique homeXcwall. There, you can order band's latest single "Before Today" brothers. Doug and -Iacey. The Abbott. -Jacey, played excellently. Billy Crudup and'· take it! He cursed the audience :::§. thing that constantly surprises and 'Walking Wounded, "certainly s t or v is t a I d b y the ~/ 0 U n ge r by rising star Billy Crudup, is a • . ~ I and told them they sucked because their CD's, T-shirts, send them e d i . I Joanna Going even us! In the studio, we've got mail, sign their guest list, see their count in the "Best of..." category, brot.her. Doug. and it starts slow. seeming1y one- i m e n s i o n a • ail they were almost ignoring them! But with a touch of humor and character who proceeds to reveal. (pictured left) and .. ~ I tapes and tapes ofjams that are all I wouldn't be surprised if I hear upcoming gigs, and look at naked especially since the latter were fine acting. we come to enjoy many complex realities in his director Pat a:; songs!" "They're gonna be on our Zen Bender all over the radio any pictures (just kidding!). It's a great quite popular internationally, watching these characters. rnake-up. Jennifer Connelly's. O'Connor. :E I next album." Chris mentions." time soon. Theyalmosthad a record source for the band! Zen Bender's debuting at number five on the UK Then we break it down finally, deal with RCA two years ago, butit next gig is on March 29th at the Bat singles chart in '96. This album is • ••••••••••••••••••••••••• when we listen to all these tapes of "fell through," so they're on their Cave on 30th Street and 8th avenue. only available on import at the jams that we do when we rehearse, own. They made the EPthemselves So ifyou're interested, check them moment. and hopefully, a US Sw-ayin' To The London Suede we'll find out that there's a bunch (called Unlearning) andthe LPwas out! release is soon to follow. of songs in there and we're gonna -Syed A. Bokhari By Syed A. Bokhari third single "Animo! Nitrate" on Underworld, started to shift stress that The London Suede is a made by Wild Justice Records, In 1992. the band Suede (known the Brit Awards (UK equivalent of attention a way from guitars, to superb live act. In fact. the band's in the US as "London Suede" due to the Grammys), they· were turntables and funky beats. Critics information service has kindly a copyright infringement) literally introduced as "The Already began to suggest that there was no released a listing of provisional .... exploded on the scene in the UK Legendary Suede." With singer place for Suede in UK pop music, North American live dates. The Notorious B.I.G. when they were featured on the Brett Anderson's on-stage and that every explosion, must Honestly, this is a show, and a cover of Melodv Maker magazine, charisma and guitarist Bernard sooner or later fizzle out. band, that you can't miss! continued from page 23 surroundings as well as he inevitable, ensuing failure in any artist this is what keeps the under the banner "The Best New Butler musical talents, this Well, to put all doubts to rest, equivalent. described them. As a result, having someone else construct basic hip hop fan base loyal. Band in Britain." This, after foursome seemed unstoppable in The London Suedeis back in action, May 1997 (These tour dates are Puffy ingeniously recognized how could one expect it. your image. Hip hop MCs are The hip hop artist, in order to Assistant Editor Steve Sutherland their conquest of Europe and and more prosperous than ever. not yet definite.): certain intangibles that could Nevertheless, his unique verbal representations of gain respect, must uniquely heard only two demos, "Metal Japan. Now a quintet, with the addition of 5/9 TOR 0 N TO, make Biggie an immediate ability merged beautiful with themselves with regards to their presenthis/her reality through Mickey" and "Pantomime Horse," With the release of the band's a new guitarist Richard Oakes and Warehouse platinum hit. It should be two key ingredients that allowed morals, environment, and past. their music. For this one needs both of which later appeared on second album Dog Man Star, many keyboard player Neil Codling, fans 5/10 0 T TOW A, mentioned that Puffy's him to keep respect as being hip Their image, to remain true hip a theme (or set of themes), that Suede's eponymous debut album things seemed to go wrong. and the bandmates themselves Barrymore recognition of these talents are hop desp.ite his obvious hop, must be a direct reflection is original. U nfortunately, most from the independent company Guitarist and co-songwriter have rejuvenated their faith. The 5/11 MONTREAL, what woul drnakeBiggie unique commercial ventures. Firstly, ofthis, therefore the MC's image fans of any genre cannot tell Nude Records. Bernard Butler left the band new album, Coming Up, was Metropolis' as a commercial rap artist yet being from the Bedford should be constructed primarily true originality from the Critics and fans alike adored the several weeks before the album's released in September of 1996 5/14 NEW YORK the techniques employed, to Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn by him/herself. melding of various themes to band, comparing them to the likes completion. And even though the internationally, and immediately CITY, Supper Club turn him into such have been projected the positive image it The questions, and often create something different. ofDavid Bowie and the Smiths, not album was critically acclaimed, it became a hit, reachingthe#l chart 5/15 NEW YORK used for decades. had onto Biggie every time he justifying.arguments, that arise Biggi.e's themes were not. only because of the band's didn't receive as much fan appeal position in several countries, and CITY, Supper Club Firstly Biggie had a unique shouted it out over a crossover are how could Biggie let this original but certainly different performance quality, but also for as the debut. Dog Man Starwent to giving the band three top ten 5f.'.7 B 0 S TON , ability to express his life and hit. Most within hip hop will happen? Was it really Biggie's because of his unique reigning themes of sexual # 1 on the UK charts, but this was singles so far; 'Trash," "Beautiful Paradise environment with a combination not admit it but undue and often fault? What did Biggie do that intangibles Puffy was able to ambiguity. Also, Suede couldn't a different sounding album; much Ones, "andmostrecently"Saturday 5/18 B 0 S TON , of angry passion and limited unearned props are given to compromised his integrity? exploit. have chosen a better time to come slower and less guitar driven than Night." To make up for the nine Paradise insight that easily related to artists based on the image of A look at the package created When it was time to release out on the music scene. To the their previous material. Besides months that American fans have 5/21 L.OS ANGELES, ghetto youth. It is necessary to the borough one is from. by Puffy's direction-The Biggie's first single from Ready disappointment of many Brits, that, attention in the UK shifted to had to waitfor thedomesticrelease, El Rey take note that an MC is not, and After this recognition, Pu ffy Notorious. B.I.G.'s Ready To Die To Die, Biggie preferred American Grunge was taking over bands like Oasis, Elastica, Pulp the bandis addingseveral bonuses. 5/22 LOS ANGELES, should not, be excluded as being began the process that is the debut album- answers each "Machine Guri Funk"as opposed the airwaves in the UK, and Suede and Blur. Also, "trip-hop" acts like The audio CD doubles up as a CD El Rey hip hop because he/she does not most crucial in this package question. The themes expressed to "Juicy," Biggie recalls that actually led the way for an influx of Tricky, Massive Attack, and ROM, featuring videos and other 5/23 SAN adequately give insight. Biggie the construction of the artist's in an MC's album, especially the bands who went against what was Portishead, as well as techno/ goodies, plus the first 10,000copies FRANCISCO, Fillmore never really had showed the image. With hip hop integrity debut, reveal to his. audience continued on page 30 seen as "male testosterone-driven electronic acts such as The will include an exclusive six-track 5/27 MINNEAPOLIS, ability to critically analyze his In mind, one can see the who he/she is. In the career of noise." When they performed their Chemical Brothers and live e.p. As a longtime fan, I must 1st. Ave. .. 30 31 en t -c The THE CITYOPERA L- a> .x: • o ,- ~ • PRESENTS THE MIKADO r-- (J) The SPIRIT PARTY (J) ~ Notorious <.0 By FrankLuo C\J scintillating sets are reminiseent of ..c StartwithonepartComedy OfErrors, u 19thCenturyJaponism,andsomehow SPIRIT stands for Student for Political Involvement Revitalization for Innovative L- twopartsPrinceAndThePauper. Add eo manages to conveythe ambiance of a Thinkers. SPIRIT is dedicated to revitalizing the student government and leadership here at ~ a dash of'black humor anda generous Bernard M. Baruch College. We intend to create a positive atmosphere for students to seek out past era without falling prey to the B.I.G. the most that this college hasto offer. The student involvement and mutual participation is at an dollop of political satire, stir, garnish this image and much ofit wasn't usualtrapofcarboncopyingwhatonce continued from page 29 with 18th Century British Japonica, all time low in this university. Student voter turnout can barely hit ten percent. We the people hip hop, and in the realm of hip had been. They do credit to their. ofthe SPIRIT party will change that. "Puffy was on some, 'Yo, let's and you have - The Mikado. hop history Biggie is more of a . designer, Thierry Bosquet, as do the get rich. If we drop "Juicy;' Perhaps the most beloved, and rapper/artist for a label than an refreshingly original yet indubitably Let us start with our name SPIRIT. It is what we stand for. We are proud to be Baruch you'll h ave a gold single. If certainly the most successful of the Students. However, this is not the case with the entire population of this school. We intend hip hop 1\1 C inthe ind ustry. Japanesecostumedesigns, whichwere people weren't with "Juicy." many works by William Schwenck approaching students, informing them about student issues concerning life and social events Historically Biggie suffered even more dazzling than the sets. they could turn it over and hear Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, The happening in this school. By the end of our rein. the student spirit's shall be uplifted and they "Unbelievable" [VIBE Magazine. from the same pitfalls that has While the vocals and the orchestral will be proud to be a student ofBaruch College...... " Mikado is the tale of a prince fleeing plagued Blacks and Latinos for performances were wonderful, the Things Done Changed, 1995]. anarrangedmarriage,onlyto discover decades in the music industry dance performance seems at times We can clearly see that Biggie love, treachery, corruption, and We Intend on Doing as Follows: and centuries in the United incomplete. The performance did not had no control over this, yet it redemption, allinthevillage ofTipitu, States. He should be seen as a come together until the second act, isn't so clear that Puffy knows and all in the space of a week. As 1. Raising the social events here at Baruch. as well as. heightening the awareness amongst victim of his own success not andthere were instances wherein the students of the events. the universal record label morbid as the play's theme seemed at because he was killed but lack of uniformity or precision in the 2. Inviting local legislatures down to meet with Baruch Students and provide for a new m a r k e t i n g techniques. For times, (it seems that some major because his music often choreography obstructed the alternative way to protect our rights and obtain our goals. Biggie, he is "keeping it real" character or another is always being 3. Bringing in student votes on the hiring ofprofessors for their tenure in this college. sacri f'i ce d its essence for Bad audience's enjoyment of the because he has the hardjoint on 4. Changing the rules for the teacher evaluations, so that tenured professors must publish their Boy's frivolously easy quest to threatened with death by beheading, there to represent. However, production. This, as much as some evaluation results. " live at Hot 97. His death really burying alive, suicide, or "something Puffy wins so much more in this viewers' perception that one mustn't 5. Continuing our Asian Studies developments and trying to establish an international student has nothing to do with his humorous, but lingering, with ether laughinanoperahouse, madethefirst exchange in various countries in that region. lopsided exchange. A si ngle is boiling oil or melted lead") the final content because every musical act of the comedy an undeservedly 6. Making a more informative transfer and freshman orientation so that transfer students shall assumed to only be bought after outcome is a hilarious musical satire. receive their credits upon orientation. star of that magnitude is subject quiet one. However, as its flaws are it is heard. For a first single. 7. Student government willregularly meet between clubs and freshman seminar classes. to jealous. ignorant hatred. The performance, while not truly the B-side is virtually irrelevan t few while its virtues are many, The 8. Student Government will be going around to local stores in order to achieve discount for Unfortunately. Bi g g i es outstanding, is definitely above because the mass of radio Mikadoreceivesfrom mefourfatladies Baruch students. immediate legacy developing average. While every performer listeners will not hear it. The outoffive. Itisa delightfulperformance much prior to his death. was the accounted generously for themselves, that should not be passed up. underground fans who never ofparticular note are sang by The SPIRIT party isvery true to its ideology. Our ability in obtaining these goals rests rap industry's ability to employ Ko-Ko, ~ heard of Biggie wouldn't check , with the experience of our members, Our members have been club presidents, students leaders another of their methods. This James Billings, whose rendition of fo r his B-side if t ~1 e y didn 't l i k e 'Willow,Tit- WilloW'" shouldmovethe Tickets fotrhe Mikado are now for years and they come from various cultural backgrounds. would be the public saturation avaiJahle{orTuesday,April15th, his commercial flavor shown on heartofeventhosewhoknow thesong of slightly v a r i a t e d , if even. ana Wednesday, April 23. For "Juicy." This cycle of A-side for the plot that it is, and Pitti-Sing, commercial and B-side-real forms of the current popular student discount ticket prettilysangbyAngelaHom.Barbara information, anda full listingof prevailed throughout Biggie's seller. This obviously hurts any musical genre because Shirvis' portrayal of Yum-Yum was a TheCityOpera'sofferings.please career and will most likely delight,andJoseph McKee's Poo-Bah call 212-870-5630. continue with the release of his original i ty is no longer needed and hecomes expensive to a label was nothing short of hilarious. The new album, Life After Death. to keep acts of that nature. Puffys strategy is epitomized Biggie serves as a model to by "Ju.icvs" message b ecau se it - record labels on how they can u t i Ii ze s the intangibles that package the brutal reality and , Puffy fi r s t saw. This "rags-to mentality of ghetto Black and riches" story seen and heard ETHNIC CARICATURES IN THEARTS Latino youth without sacrificing throughout c li ch e d U.S.culture the pop elements that appeal i s assumed to original hip hop -- FROM THE MIKADO TO THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON and allow the masses to hear because it evokes feelings we By FrankLuo Japanese,but in reality a pan-Asian Dragon, The Mikado contains Ifyou want to know who we are, \v ithoutIistenin g. a II hav e . However. no 1'1 C from Itis alwaysinterestingto seethings mish-mash that combines Chinese, stereotypes that are so far removed We are thegentlemen ofJapan: The l e ga cv of Biggie Smalls is Brooklvn has ever c r os sed over in a new perspective. Or an old one, Japanese, Korean, and other East from reality as to seem almost cute On many a vase and jar, thus the furthering of the cycle of t h i ~ t a ledire c t I y . Puffy ifone hasnotseenitbefore. The City Asian cultures into a mixture that in its ridiculousness. The films On many a screen and fan, dilution that has affected all our envisioned Biggie becom ing the Opera's The Mikado offers us such was the very craze in Victorian purport to mimic reallife, while the We figure in lively paint; Our musical artforms. It is necessary sv rn b ol of the American dream an opportunity, presenting us with England. Fans, vases, wood prints, play makes no such pretense. At attitude's queer and quaint - in hip hop as it was with -Iazz, to Brooklyn youth. Biggie didn't the popular conception of the Far lacquered furniture, and other best, it parodies life, exaggerating You're wrong ifyou think it ain't, Ruck-n-Roll. salsa. etc .. for mind at all because Puffy and East in late 19th century England. artifactsofAsiabecamehighlyprized thatwhichtheaudiencemayidentify oh! talented artists to take a stand on all of Bad Boy kept Bi ggie in the In the days of Impressionism and collectors'items. Anything having with or laugh at. While Black Rain demanding their musical same mind frame that he had as Japonism, when the Avant Garde of to do with Asia, especially Japan, presents itself as some sort of Which, though it may seem rather integrity and truthful expression. a drug dealer. It wasn't about modern artwas formed and named, who had opened two commercial revelatory work about the amazing offensive at first, ultimately reveals This ult.i mat.ely is the only way m a kin g qua 1it Y m u sic fo r the theinfluxofAsian artandaesthetics ports to the West early on and effectiveness ofAmerican detective theplay'scaricaturesforwhattheyare hip hop can survive. and is exactly generations of Black and Latino offered a strong contrast to the establisheddiplomaticrelationswith methods in cutting through the - simplified, limited representations the definition of it. youth he represented in Victorian cluttering of the artistic the West before any other nation in Japanese governmental thathaveno morebasisinrealitythan Brooklvn. If you have responses world bybringingthe calculateduse Asia, became fashionable. Gilbert bureaucracy, and The Year Of The people and places painted on vases Biggie. his fans and his label. ofnegativespaceandambiguity into and Sullivan lore suggests that the Dragon presents Mickey Rourke as andjars. Theveryfactthatsuchitems felt he stayed real because he to Edward Rodriguez' the Western mainstream. It is often inspiration for the playstruck when some sort of Eliot Ness-esque crime are referred to is a ratherobvious hint continued the same ignorant Sunset Style column thought that Monet and company a samuraisword-acollector'sitem fighting demigod placed on earth as that the playtakesits viewofthe East q u e st for money at all costs he or the Notorious B.I.G. owed more to the wood carvings of since their having been outlawed in a divinegifttosociety,punishingthe fromsuchsecondorthirdhandsources, ha d as a drug dealer. Biggie article, address them Edo Japan than to the traditions of Japan- fell from William Gilbert's evilChinesegangstersand(ofcourse) andthatsuchcaricaturesaredesigned reflected this by reveling in the study wall. The' truth is probably rescuing the beautiful Chinese to: the Renaissance, the Baroque, and mainly to entertain, not to inform. image that \\"'lS shaped for him. the Victorian eras. that the playwright saw a market American journalist from her So, though some conscientious At fi rst. it is possible to see why The Ticker Yet the view is skewed, as any fora playsetinanexoticculturethat undeservingChineseboyfriend, The individuals may object to such he made songs like "Juicy." "One Attention: Edward view filtered through artificially happens to be fashionable at the Mikado pokes fun at bureaucracy, portrayals ofthe culture andcustoms More Chance." "Big Poppa," as Rodriguez narrowed channels of moment, and took full advantage of the corruption of the ruling class, ·of a particular ethnicity, The Mihado these were the dreams, valu es, 360 PAS communication must be. The it to launch a comedy satire in his the dangers of an autocratic ruler takesitsentertainmentmorefrom the and limited insight he grew up usual vein of work. gone nearly mad withboredom and discomfortsofVictorianEnglandthan New York, N.Y. formality ofJapanese society, while with. However. his embracing of probably no more ridiculous to us In any case, the point for us, the is losing touch with reality, and last from the misrepresentation ofJapan. this constructed image (which 10010 today than the many strictures of audience, is really to see and know but not least, the freedom to choose Itisperhapsevenbeneficialtosee such included cliche tales of sex and or E-Mail us at: the Victorian court, was of a sort this work for what itis. It would not one'sownlifemate,insteadofhaving a ridiculously unrealistic portrayal of violence over samples produced the_ . a unfamiliar to, and therefore be difficult to argue that the play such a choice dictated to you - all a foreign culture, that we may be to highlight the hooks and not the generallymisunderstoodbyeventhe displaysstereotypicalcharactersand issues relevant to society at large, reminded how often, and how easily cuny.edu Janet M., lyrics). was epitomized on "One Happy Birthday to the love of most cosmopolitan members of19th situations that are unfavorable and particularly so for Victorian we take to the simplest, yet most More Chance (RMX)," to Please make sure to Happy 23rd Birthday on 4/8, caricatures ofstereotypical views of England, which was at the verge of inaccurate interpretations of people my life, the most wonderful century Westerrn intelligentsia. "Brooklyn's Finest" with Jay Z. address I'll see you tonite! The Mikado presents an outdated Japan and its residents, because, passing into the modem era. andculturesthatareunfamiliartous. Biggie is thus to blame for this all responses to girl in the world: Aurelia. Hung (6'1",210 Ibs. II") view ofthe Far East, bringing to us well, it does. Unlike such films as The play itself opens with the because his music conformed to Edward Rodriguez Love, Steve @212-227-3595 a culture that is nominally Black Rain and The Year Of The following passage: J , 33 32 Leyland and many players will hurt provide the offensive numbers that this team immensely. Games against ase a franchises are builton. Infact, Biggio 4. Cincinnati Reds. No more Marge the Phillies will be interesting, won't and Bagwell are the type of players Schottbutmore problemsonthefield. CJ) better despite they? t= Preview who are Hall of Fame quality if they The Reds aren't getting « some more years ofdominance. theadditionsofsomehighprofileplay continued from back put in They are already the best at their ers. • LARKIN will National League West 5. Philadelphia Phillies. What can I positions in the league. Berry is a OFFENSE: BARRY Fame. The best • team sucks and itsamazing rising star. With only 431 at bats, he be in the Hall of say? This 1. Los Angeles Dodgers. Another they won a hit 17 homers and drove in 95 runs. shortstopinbaseballrightnow(though that only four years ago team,intheopinionof be the underachiever. He Alex Rodriguez of Seattle will obvi underachieving ARUCH .COLLEGE pennant. Bell may be denied that level ously surpass him in years to come). many. But it cannot OFFENSE: None. GreggJefferies needs step up his concentration divi in 1995,thefirst SS withover they have the talent to win this 1745 is the only respectable hitter here. and become the .300 hitter his talent An MVP CENTER. - Room. and 30 stolen bases in a sion and compete for the pennant. EOUNSELING Hopefully, he can regain his .300+ implies. The rest of the lineup is 30 homers andthreeGoldGloves OFFENSE: Loads of'talentbut not form. RicoBrogna, the former average with Luis Gonzalez, another yearlastseason, . 36. PAS hitting do. He adept at producingruns. Mike Piazza I Hudleris under achieving talent, joining the are just some of what he can Met,canhithomersandRex MVPcandidatewhowill They will be tough winsgamesandeanleada teamallthe is a perennial a quality, ifnot everyday, hitter. They Astros in left field. catching way again if he gets a good enough probably be removed from ------. )-8eH8 are lacking in power, speed, average tocontendwithbutfarfrom invincible. ImK-PROGRAM- uncertaintiesloom in duties in the future to prolong his else needed to score PITCHINGIDEFENSE: Good team. Too many and everything may hurt already brilliant career. Eric Karras .. --"'------~------1 startersbutnotAll-Starquality. After the Cincinnati lineup that ------'-a------....,------runs. proven to bearun producingforce .there are too many them. Add-in Deion Sanders does has PITCHINGfDEFENSE: Curt the first three, oftheYearin little. He is a weak hitter who steals andwithanotherRookie Schillingistheirman. Hecouldwin 15 question marks. Sid Fernandez may speed not technique. Bret Todd Hollandsworth, there is another - regularly ifhe was' on a notbephysicallyup to thechallengeof basis with to 20 games league but playerwhocan reach star status. The - is in being a fourth starter and if he's not, Boone can be a star in this winning team. Mark Portugal leadoffspotis unstablewiththeuncer ------~------__It>4 to stop trying for homers. , ._.._,.._.._· ».....,. __._' forget thisyear. Inthe pen, thereis no he needs ·__-41.. consistent and everyone else is below of Brett Butler. Raul breaks down the Ruben Sierra, another addition, had tain status average. If there fifth starter, Mike proven closer which butsymbol have anatrocious'96 andseriously needsto Mondesiis multi-talented @9:00~-5-!-OQ~m.LrJl~~tka@lO:OOam-8:3 m Grace, canduplicatethequalitypitch make up of the pen. They don't onda the form that made him a star izesunderachievement.Morepatience last year before his enoughtalenttowingameswithpitch regain ing he provided wasslowed at the plate and a commitment to more ing which will cause them to trail St. withTexas. ReggieSanders Wednesda.l@9:00am-7:30pm injury, they could become continual improvement will help him in the end. On the field, they by injuries but is an excellent hitter .....- competetive. Their setup man out of Louis an MVP caliber player. Todd m-/-Fridax@i-8:9f)am-5:00 themselves. Biggio is whocando itall a la BarryBonds. His become 9:OOam-8:30 the pen,KenRyan is qualityandRicky won't embarass run producer. success will mean a higher finish in Zeile is anunpassionate is a well deserving All-Star. a Gold Glove and Bagwell is at that Bottalico Morris is another What the Dodgers need is passion. A They are level. IfPat Listach can't play short, this division. Hal Their defense is average. pop. more aggressive nature could take SEEK-Proaram infield will break apart. The talentedaveragehitterwithsome filled with no name hustlers who can their pennant. the plate, The lineup, in general, is good but too them to the catch. Itwon't win them games but it outfield is good and behin Hideo questionable. PITCHINGIDEFENSE: 6rcnmsr- will stop fans from laughing. Brad Ausmus is unproven. will win a PITCHINGIDEFENSE: Subpar. Nomo is the real thing and The Phillies mean OUTLOOK: The Astros will pro ... OUTLOOK: had better Cy Young some time in his future. vide some thrills with the four B's but Many of the starters have winsfor otherteams. Theyaregreatly RamonMartinezhasregainedtheform Financial Aid Workshop aren'tenoughB's to propelthem years in the distant past and have exual Harassment "Self-Defense" lackinginallcategoriesandgettingrid there days and IsmaelValdes ~ proven they cannot duplicate them. ofhisAll-Star ~_pm~~ Fregosi doesn't help. The Mets above St. Louis. ee.ts.-on. ofJim is a good guy on a team and Pedro Astacio are fine starters. this. John Smiley March 27th can definitely beat truth Chan Ho Parkis also talentedandcan Thursday, 3. Chicago Cubs. Never a champion, thatneeds more greatness. The what it win ten to thirteen games. The pen is ------@U:3~ always an entertainer. They will not is, their starters don't have :-----»------the hitters in this strong. ToddWorrell is gettingbetter Central win it all this year but will be pure takes to handle National League competeinthis every year and saved 44 games last baseball. leagueeverynightand is a fine closer season. AntonioOsuna,MarkGuthrie LaRussa OFFENSE: A nice one but incom division. JeffBrantley ...... ""1 1. St. Louis Cardinals. Tony On and Scott Radinsky provide the best national-stadent-SupportGronp lineup. BrianMcRaehasproven backed by mediocrity in the pen. can turn around any team and last "plete reliefin the NL. Defensively, Mondays @ 1:30-2:3Opm hitter andcould defense, the Reds are below average middle eets on year the Cards succeeded in winning he is a quality leadoff bethatwayall 703;36~. but far from complete. They have a they'reterrible. They'll ------.~-.~ .become an All-Star this year.. Mark with, the division. double playcombinationandare year. Piazza is a lousy catcher with Ray Grace is Keith Hernandez II. He is a good OFFENSE: Quality Sanders badtechniqueandgamecallingskills. great fielder and hits for a high aver strong in right with Reggie Lankford, BrianJordan, Gary Gaetti, His offense keeps him in this league if littlepower(9 HR). He's and it ends there. Deion Sanders has Ron Gant andJohn Mabry all produc age (.331) and Mondesiiserratic(l2 love to have. a weak arm in center and though his youclidn'tknow. ing strong numbers. They work well a player any team would Karros is speed will save him many times, he errors) in right and only trytowin withone Sammy Sosa would have won the HR as a teamand don't to fool anyof consistent. titleifhe hadn'tbrokenhisrighthand. misjudges too manyballs COnY.£J:SatioD_C.ir.cle..ia---_~ swing of the bat. Like the Cardinal OUTLOOK: Ifthey Dodgers har and 100 RBI are the us intothinkingheis a good outfielder I------.e·~Thueso~an~ee.,~,oLHearts.~ teamsofrecenthistory,theyhavegood His 40 homers talent and score to (or baseball player). ness their offensive SEEKIESL students every on the bases and force runs. If numbers he can put up for years ovie & Sexuality Discussion Groop speed Sad. Aonce competi runsata highclip, theycouldwinitall. homers, he could be come. Then there is Ryne Sandberg OUTLOOK: Jordan hits more further and I don't think that will happen. Their who successfullyreturnedto baseball. tive franchise is slipping an MVP candidate. a few years lineup is very unbalanced 1740, 360 PAS His average was low (.244) but he hit further into mediocrity. In Room PITCHINGIDEFENSE: Strongall and their defense could lose games. 25 homers and drove in 92 runs. He they could be the Phillies. around roster with Andy Benes lead However, they will be tough to hitand range at second but still is ingthe startingcore. Benes and Todd has lost can take you anywhere in basemen 5. Pittsburgh Pirates. Another team pitching Stottlemyre are two pitchers who can betterthan halfofthesecond is that looks like a triple A squad. It can baseball. ess shut any group of hitters down when in baseball. His veteran presence Aiiiiety: ano; only get better but it may get worse. DonovanOsborne priceless. The rest of the lineup is theircontrolis good. lost Jeff King, 2. San Diego Padres. A surpriseteam ementm weak. There are no more hitters that OFFENSE: They is a smoothlefthanderandAIan Benes last year, they will not creep up on offensive threats Jay Bell, Carlos Garcia, and Orlando & Skills Assessment (Andy's brother) is a steady riser. provide consistent they will com "Finals Merced. Thatwastheir offense. Now, anyone this year. But .Itt..~,r.', veteranlead for pitchers and in a hitting park like DannyJacksonprovides and AI pete. Wrigley, it makes beatingthe Cubs at all they have is Jason Kendall ership as the fifth starter and makes more OFFENSE: Very good. Power is 8th much easier. Martin. Martin, if he develops Thursday, May the Cards' starting five highly com home so by MVP Ken Caminiti and A bunch power can be a star. Kendall, already supplied ....~~ plete. Dennis Eckersleyhaslost some PITCHINGIDEFENSE: Steve Finley will not ------@U,w, can anAll Star, is not as good as his praise Greg Vaughn. remains a great short of quality starters but no one who stuff but still Hehandlespitchersweakly repeat his 30 homers but will provide done. win games without help. Steve indicates. ------..G~IObUS Lounge (ROl. 1704) reliever who can get the job unproductive. a versatile offensive showing. Tony .~-~I------Trachsel made the All-Star team and and his hits are mostly Their bullpen is filled with pitchers Gwynn is the best pure hitter in base The additions However, he can improve and has the give good innings and low was good but not great. win the bat who can talentto returntomanyAllStargames. ball. He will most likely ~ ~~ two good ofKevinTapaniandTerryMulholland _-.-.------_.-.------~------.-.------~--...... -_---# ERA's. They also have Elster will not tingtitleagainbecausenooneelsecan ~!J. • •• makethemrespectable. MelRojas The addition of Kevin ------.... lefthanders, Tony Fossas and Rick will hit .350excepthim. Theleadoffhitter, takes the closer role and is backed by help them. Honeycutt, out of the penwhich is An en QuilvioVerasis unprovenbutcan run an above average bullpen. The Cubs PITCHINGIDEFENSE: something most teams envy. pitchers and thebaseswell. Ultimately, thePadres will wingamesbecauseofthestrength tire roster of tmproven OUTLOOK: Very good. The Car to carry the Pi- have enough to compete and maybe of this pen if things go well: Defen prospects attempts dinals will not embarass themselves It's not going to contendfor the division andwildcard. theinfieldis lopsided. Theright rates through '97. butthey maynothave enough starsto sively, prrCHINGfDEFENSE:Twog~ is weak. work. Jason Schmidt is a perfect pennant. side is strong but the left else. Joey catapult them to the example. A talented pitcher, he has starters and nothing Dunstonis adequatebutrookie Kevin have the yet to produce good numbers and in a Hamilton and Andy Ashby they Orie is untested Scott Servais is no 2. Houston Astros. Last year, can't hit, how can he win skills to reach All Star status but dependable behind the plate which is team that wereunderachievers. Thisyearthey're likehecan? Defensively, one else has the stuff to win games. all you can ask these days. gamesorfeel not considered good enough to be un also. Theirchemis The bullpen-is adequate with Trevor OUTLOOK: The Cubs are fun. they are untested derachievers. Nevertheless,theyhave willbe offfora while. Hoffman (42 saves) and some decent They have players who will make it try,likeFlorida's, enough to battle St. Louis for most of Florida can rely on good interestinganditis possible thatthey But where the season. pitching and run support, the Pirates could surpassHoustonifthings fall in on page 34 OFFENSE: Very strong if unbal none ofthat. continued the right place. But do they ever? will have anced. The four B's, CraigBiggio, Jeff Q!.ITLQQK: The loss of Jim Bagwell, Derek Bell, and Sean Berry, • ... \ II 34 '" 35 or control. Bob Tewskbury has son and there's no reason to 3. Anaheim Angels. You can ~ continued from page 33 OUTLOOK: Too many question where in a couple of years they may juryandit'shardtotellifhecanregain Baseball control:. but he was serving think they can't duplicate it. change your name but you can't relievers. They'll stay in games and hisbrilliantformor95. DwightGooden marks that, most Iikely.don't have 8. returntothechampionshipexcellence straight balls in.'96.- He seri Will Clark and Mickey Tettleton run away.from the truth. You're en hangwith the Dodgers butwon't have established in '92 and '93. obviously can't pitch for a whole year positive answers. Ifthere three start '- Preview ously needs to start fooling hit are two old men who can be dan getting worse and you need help. ~ enough to pass them. The defense is andtheYankeesmayfindoutthehard erswakeupandfulfilltheirtalent, the OFFENSE: Joe Carter remains a ters in '97 or the Twins will be gerous ifthey can stay healthy. OFFENSE: Some bright ~ Red Sox could surprise. continued from page34 good. Caminiti, Gwynn, Finley, and consistentrunproducer, as he hasben way. The loss of John Wetteland is hopeless. The pen has noproven The real weaknesses are at the spots (Tim Salmon, Jim • Joyner are all quality. At short they the leading home run and RBI man huge. HisabsencedestroystheYanks' closer and untested relievers. top and bottom of the lineup. Edmonds, GarretAnderson) and • ...... 5. Detroit Tigers. A sad team despite 0> are weak with Chris Gomez but are since'86. Lastseason,Carter(.253-30 winning formula and puts too much Not a good prognosis. On the But they'll still score enough many weak links make up a 0> a few hitting up and comers. solid behind the plate with John 107), Ed Sprague(.247-36-101), Carlos pressureonJeffNelson. Aburdenthat 3.· Kansas City Royals. Free' field, they will be sharp. runs with this multi-talented team that will not be able to Flaherty. Delgado (.270-25-92) and Benito he neither has the talent or dominat- . OFFENSE: Travis Fryman is their agency helps a small market Knoblauch is a standout at sec roster. hang on for long. Right now, OUTLOOK: The Padres will have Santiago (.264-30-85) provide a solid ing presence to take. Defensively, the bestplayerwhile Tony Clarkand Bob team! I'll never get this stuff. ond but what's new? PITCHING/DEFENSE: they are not laughable but if loads of standout performances, espe amount of power despite a presenting Yanks are superb. They will not lose Higginson have emerged at future OFFENSE: The Royals' of OUTLOOK: Fun for me be Ken Hill is a Cy Young candi they keep losing players and not cially from Caminiti, Finley and fear in the hearts of pitchers. Their from fielding mistakes. Only Darryl threats. Afterthem, thisteam doesn't fense is enhanced by the addi cause I like watching their hit date and John Burkett, Darren working to sign some free Gwynn. IfVaughn hits and another Performances should be similarin '97. Strawberry and Mariano Duncan are have much. There will be a lot of blow tions of Jeff King, Jay Bell and ters h itbut not fun for manager Oliver, Bobby Witt and Roger agents, they'll sink deeper into starter does well, the Padres could IfSprague,AlexGonzalezandDelgado weak links and not enough to hurt outs with the Tigers on the losing side Chili Davis. They are finally Tom Kelly. His team will be Pavlik are all quality starters. the pit of the AL West. squeak out another division title. can continue improving and Carlos them. of most ofthem. respectable. But like Toronto, overachieving if things go well They are the only team in the PITCHING/DEFENSE: Garcia and OrlandoMerced (formerly OUTLOOK: Ifsomeof the starters PITCHINGIDEFENSE: Theworst they will rely on pitching to win but the end will show a subpar ALwith five good starting pitch .Chuck Finley, Mark Langston their games. 3. Colorado Rockies. The air is thin ofthePittsburgh Pirates) provide per burst out with career years and the inthe majors. Noone has proven they finish due to pitching deficien ers. And they all can be better and Mark Gubicza are old pitch andsoisthepitching. Themostpotent formances equivalent to last year, bullpensurvivestheloss ofWetteland, belonginthe majors. Thisyeardoesn't PITCHING/DEFENSE: cres. than they have been in the past. ers who have struggled the last NL offense will be done in once again Torontowill be ableto produceenough the Yanks will win this division and look to be different. The defense is Kevin Appier is one of the The pen is solid now with John couple of years. They need to by bad pitching. runs to win games. contendfor thepennant. It's notgoing adequate. Everyonecancatchtheball league's best. He even had five 5. Milwaukee' Brewers. A team Wetteland. They can thank the bounce back this year for Ana OFFENSE: Four players had over PITCHINGIDEFENSE: Apower to happen. but it doesn't matter when they're complete games (which is almost that surprised and contended. Yanks for not pursuing him, heim to be a contender. Also, 40 homers and drove in over 110runs. fu1 startingstaff. TheadditionofRoger hittin' 'em over the fence. an extinct stat nowadays). Tim last year may not be able to which was a mistake. His late Jim Abbott was the worst start And a fourth player, Larry Walker, Clemens brings the Jays over the top. 3. Baltimore Orioles. A surprising OUTLOOK: The pen is equally Belcher is still a strong pitcher sneak by teams in '97. inning adventures are worth it ing pitcher in all of baseball. would have done it if he had stayed IfClemens can regain his control (106 turn around in the second halfhelped futile. Thestarterswillgetrockedand any team would like to have and OFFENSE: John Jaha for the results. Solid relief is He had 2-18 record, 7.48 ERA healthy. Eric Younghadthe bestyear walks), he will be able to win 15 to 20 the Orioles advance to the American thepenwillgetrocked. Thehitterswill Jose Rosado is a rising star. If (.300-34-118) had a breakout also present here. The defense and batters hit .306 against him. ofhis career at the leadoffspot, Walt gameseasily. PatHentgen, lastyear's League championship series where never be able to catch up. Chris Haney can handle his season and Jeff Cirillo finished is exceptional. Ivan Rodriguez He stunk it up and he needs to Weiss was also complimentary and Cy Youngwinner, has proved himself theyeventuallylosttotheYanks. This starting role better, the Royals in the top ten in average (.325). is the best defensive catcher redeem himself this year. The adequate in the offense. They really to be a premier pitcher in this league. year, don't expect such success. could have something big here. Fernando Vina and Jose since Johnny Bench and I didn't pen has Troy Percival, the AL's have not flaws except when theyleave He won 20 games on a team that won OFFENSE: Strong. BradyAnder American League Central The pen features falling star Jeff Valentin did well also and they say that. Other experts say it best closer, he throws heat and Coors Field. Theirproductionis feeble only 74 games. Juan Guzman can be son is no fluke. He is a terrific all Montg o rn e r y. He needs to seem to have enough real talent with good reason. Rusty Greer seems to be unhittable. If the when they are not at home and using dominatingwhen hewantsto andlast around player who really doesn't be 1. Cleveland Indians. Despite losing bounce back if the Royals are to, achieve marks close to their is real good in center, Gonzalez Angels get to the point where theexplanationofthethinairatCoors season he led the AL in seven catego longintheleadoffspot. RobertoAlomar Albert Belle, the Indians have more going to have a winning season. '96 totals. Dave Nilsson is a has a great arm in right, and they need a save, give them the is rightbutdoesn'tjustifythe mystery. ries (including ERA). Erik Hanson, is another legend whose only flaw is than enough to win this division. The middle relief is below aver rising star. Now that he'll be Clark and Palmer are adept at win. The rest of the pen is aver Why are proven hitters struggling so coming off a subpar season, has the spitting at umpires. Rafael Palmeiro OFFENSE: Excellent. Marquis age like every other team in playing everyday as a DH, ex the corners. They'll be sharp. age but not terrible. Chuck mightily on the road when they have skills to win 15. The pen features is a smooth hitting force who will pro Grissom is a fme leadoffhitterinbase baseball. On defense, Jay Bell pect him to have rernarkahle OUTLOOK: They are the McElroy is a dependable long the talent and skills to produce any closer Mike Timlin and strong middle vide enough runs in '97. Cal Ripken ball. Omar Vizquel is a wonderful gives them a Gold Glove caliber numbers. The rest of the lineup only team balanced enough to reliever. On defense they are where? It's a question that has been reliever Tim Crabtree. A solid roster Jr., Chris Hoiles, B.J. Surhoffandthe table setterandthe meatof thelineup shortstop. A lot ofhard workers is stark. No one seems to have top Cleveland. They'll win this below average. They'll make answered but no one will really never all around. Thedefense is bolsteredby newly signed Eric Davis will fill out a is bolstered by the addition of Matt fill up this team and if manager exceptional. hitting talents. division despite a struggle with some fine plays and make some know why. The Rockiescanonlyhope an exciting double play combo with great lineup. Williams. JimThome,MannyRamirez Bob Boone can keep a stable Surviving the regular AL hit Seattle. bad ones too. theycanchangethatsadfactthisyear. GarciaandGonzalez. Santiagois well PITCHINGIDEFENSE: Mike and Julio Franco will provide more lineup and environment, an en ting shows willbe a struggle. OUTLOOK: .The Angels are PITCHINGIDEFENSE: No pitch aboveaveragebehindtheplatebutthe Mussina is their man and last year's than enough power and RBI. David suing heightened comfort zone PITCHING/DEFENSE: 2. Seattle Mariners. The best not going to contend but they ing here. Kevin Ritz is their best with rest of the team is average at best. ERA must be a one time thing. After Justice adds another power source. could boost theirdefensive play. Pretty good. Ben McDonald and hitting in the majors may not be can still make some waves if a 17-11 record and a horrible 5.28 OUTrpOK: Pitching will carry him, everything is on shaky ground. Albert who? OUTLOOK: The Royals are Cal Eldred have some talent. able to overcome a lack of pitch there veteran pitchers can re ERA. Bill Swifthasyettoregainthe20 the Jays. Their entire pitching roster JimmyKey is now only average andit PITCHINGIDEFENSE: Charles getting better. They can easily They could win 15 apiece if ing. What's new in this league? turn to past glory. win form he had in San Francisco in is balanced but a lot depends on the looks like Scott Erickson will not re NagyandOrel Hershiserarenotgreat be a .500 team and if Rosado Earth was a nice place. In Mil OFFENSE: The best. Scary. "93. Afterthat, nooneistheslighestbit success of Clemens. Theiroffense is gain the form that won him 20 games but consistent. With hitting like this and Haney emerge, they'll have waukee they will struggle for Fun. Alex Rodriguez only needs 4. Oakland Athletics. Raw a proven pitcher. That includes the adequate but lacking in exceptional . with .Mimie.sota.Rocky Coppinger they only have to be'good. .Jack .somezh.ing mcreto.huil.d.cnrFor __ 12 .. .The...pen features Mike Fet to ~qtill. nine years more ;:L.J.1:d power can only go so far in base bullpen. talent and is their hugest weakness. and Shawn Boskie are not going to do McDowell should bounce back from a now,exp'ecta team that can beat ters, who is a good closer. His he's inthe Hall. Ken Griffey Jr. ball but ihe-.A;~,wiil need to rely OUTLOOK: The Rockies will hit Butpitchingwinsgamesanddivisions it in all likelihood. In the pen, Randy weak '96 and Chad Ogea has some anybody and a team that can ERA (3.38) and opponents' bat is already in. Edgar Martinez is on it again this year. like hell. On the road they may lose a and everything else after that. Myers is still productive but sliding talent. The bullpen is superb. Jose lose to anybody. ting average (.274) is too high the best all around hitter in OFFENSE: POWER. The lot because of their lack of production butthe rest ofthe penis strong. It will Mesais a dominant closerand loadsof which suggests that lots of ad baseball. Jay Buhner is one of A's have Mark McGwire, who, if inotherparks. TheRockies ultimately 2. New York Yankees. The best last save the Orioles many times. On quality middle relief fills out the pen. 4. Minnesota Twins. Like the ventures in the late innings baseball's deadliest power healthy, can break the single have no pitching and cannot survive a year. On paper. they weren't better defense, Alomar is the best in the Defensively, up the middle, no one is Mets, there isn't much pitching could be a routine. Some decent threats. Dan Wilson, Paul season home run record easily. full season with only hitting at home. thanAtlantabut winningthegames is majors at second. The addition of better. Only Tony Fernandez at sec but a mass of hitting stars that middle relievers will help some Sorrento and Joey Cora just add Jose Canseco will hit homers what counts. A well deserved. and Davis in the outfield will bolster the ond could be a liability. But their will make watching the Twins what. On defense, Valentin at to the best 2 to 5 setup in base too and provide a devastating fun. -t. San Francisco Giants. BARRY long awaited championship. defense and Ripken's move to third defense won't hurt them. short if terrible. He's the type ball. They'll score too many runs power combination with BONDS. OFFENSE: Well balanced and and Mike Bordick's inclusion at short OUTLOOK: The Indians look like OFFENSE: Chuck of player who not only makes this year. McGwire once again. Jason OFFENSE: B~;\RRY BONDS. :VIy potent. Derek -Ieter is a future star. If will help the infield reach an amazing a pennant winnerso I'm pickingthem .Knoblauch, because of Roberto errors (37) but he makes them PITCHING/DEFENSE: Giambi, Geronimo Berroa, and lV1VP last year. he produced amazing he bulks up he can hit 25 homers and level. for the big show. In '95, they choked Alomar's brilliance, is over flashy. Cirillo at third made 18 Randy Johnson will be strong Scott Brosius are fine hitters looked. He is a high average numbers. including a 40-40 season. drive in 90 runs. He basically does OUTLOOK: A contender who will andthey might thisyear. Whoknows? and Vina at second made 16, so despite coming from surgery. He but the remainder of the lineup despite no protection. Six newstarters everything else well. Wade Boggs is not have enough pitchingto finish the hitter (.341, 197 hits) with power infield defense will definitely is a Cy Young candidate and is weak. If they don't hit home will not help much and will only pro still the best third baseman theyhave fight for the division. 2. Chicago White Sox. Adding Belle (35 doubles, 14 triples, 13 hom screw them up. The outfield is with Jeff Fassero (from runs, they will struggle. vide bad chemistry. Besides Bonds. and thinking that Charlie Hayes will helped a lot butlosingAlex Fernandez ers, 72 RBI), who does the things average at best. Defense is a Montreal) in the mix, they'll PITCHING/DEFENSE: Al there are no dangerous hitters. only do it better for you for 162 games is 4. BostonRedSox. A falling teamwith keeps them as an also ran. a leadoffhitter needs to do (.448 real problem here. have two fine lefty starters. most no pitching makes them mediocreones. J.T. Snowcouldemerge laughable. Paul O'Neill needs to stop only one player, Mo Vaughn, worth OFFENSE: Frank Thomas and on-base percentage, 140 runs OUTLOOK: Like any Scott Sanders needs to step it an easy call for last place. Like becausehehasthetalentandhasdone choking in the second half and Cecil watching. Albert Belle are the deadliest eombi- and 45 steals). Paul Molitor's undertalented team, the Brew up for the Mariners to win this Detroit, they are filled with no well in thepastbutitsaskingtoo much Fielder needs to keep hitting homers OFFENSE: The MVP in '95, nation in baseball now. Pitchers will career continues to thrive be ers need to overachieve and rely division and the pennant. The name pitchers with some talent cause of the DH. He hit .341, ofthe entire squad to produce quality and be quiet. He is a one-dimensional Vaughn is a triple crown threat. His try not to lose to them and won't sue on perfect execution of funda rest of the starters are average. who are unlikely to succeed in a numbers that they are incapable of. player who excels in a dimension that backupis weaknowthatJoseCanseco ceed. Robin Ventura is a star too and Had 225 hits, hit 41 doubles mentals and good (not great) Jamie Moyer will not repeat last league that presents a devas PITCHINGIDEFENSE: A load of so many players before and now do has bolted to the A's. Lots of decent is gettingbetter. Harold Baines, Dave and drove in 113 runs. He even pitching. They can't provide year's 13-3. Salomon Torres is tating array of hitters every youngprospectsfills the'startingstaff. better. Tino Martinez and Bernie hitters (John Valentin, Mike Stanley, Martinez and Ray Durham fill out a stole 18 bases all at age 40. that this year. still too raw. The pen has no night. The entire roster is not Marty Cordova proved he was a It's doubtful that the growing pains Williams are the Yanks' best hitters. Tim Naehring) and loads of average strong lineup. real closer and the reliefis weak. noteworthy. On defense they'll legit Rookie of the Year with will end. The bullpen is slightlybetter Martinez can provide clutch RBI hitters fill an unspectacular lineup. PITCHINGIDEFENSE: The loss This is their problem and losses be average. Like Anaheim, impressive numbers (.309-16 American League West but is guaranteed to be overworked throughout and Williams is an MVP Rookie Normar Garciaparra could be of Fernandezmakestheirroster aver will exist mostly because of it. they'll, be erratic. Ill) Roberto Kelly, if he plays this year. Rod Beck saves games at a candidate. He's a poor man's Ken a standout but we'U have to wait and age. Itisn'tascompleteasCleveland's The defense features two Gold OUTLOOK: Hope that an entire season, and the a ddi 1. Texas Rangers. Last year's high rate (35) but his ERA is going up GriffeyJr. Hisonlyflaw ishisarmbut see. Theirodensewillhangwithteams and will hurt them in the long nul. Gloves in the outfield with McGwire and Canseco combine every year. Julian Tavarez and Jim he still managed to collect 1Q OF as but won't beat anyone. Wilson Alvarez needs to, become a tion of Terry Steinbach (.272 MVP, Juan Gonzalez, is back to Griffey and Buhner. Alex for 100 homers. They can do it Poole are good pickups from Cleve sists. There shouldn'tbebigproblems PITCHINGIDEFENSE: Three superstarfast. James Baldwin needs 1 35-100) give Minnesota enough cause a fury and now they have Rodriguez -is a future Gold but that won't save them. But it i land. seanng. . pitchers, Tim Wakefield., Aaron Sele tobecomea starpitchertoo. Theodds fire power to battle anyone in a a real closer. Watch out. Glover and Cora is getting bet will make them more fun to .. ; hitting contest. Also, if Todd OUTLOOK: Barry Bonds. He is PITCHINGIDEFENSE: . Andy and Tom Gordon have struggled to are against these starters and the. OFFENSE: Gonzalez is a ter at second. Dan Wilson is an watch. the only thing to look forward to and Pettitte is a strong, reliable, biggame reach-the level-their talents can take bullpen(withonlyftobertoHernandez, Walkerfulfills expectations and classic slugger in the old school All Star behind the plate. becomes Rookie ofthe Year, runs worth paying money to see. If the pitcher who will have a great career them in '96. Itishard to tell whether· their closer, being of high quality) to I sense. He hits homers like mad OUTLOOK: Pitching is will never be a problem in '97. (47), hits for average (.314) and starterscanimproveandlearn,itcould with the Yanks. David Cone still has they can this year. Ifthey do, watch produce the results to top Cleveland. their only concern and realisti PITCHING/DEFENSE: drives in runs (144) in at a high be a productive, yet still losing, year. thebeststuffoutsideofRandyJohnson out. Theseguyscancarrya team. The The defense is very good with Gold . cally, it is too much to expect and is a Cy Young contender. David lossof'Clemensisbig, Hewastheonly Glover Ventura at third. Relying on Rick Aguilera is not rate. He missed 28 games by these pitchers, with their me what they need to be doing but the way. Ivan Rodriguez had a Write for American League East Wells is on the slide and his.sterling One certain to havea good year.· The .OUTLOOK: The Soxwill compete diocre histories, to achieye i they're not listening to me and wonderful season. Anything he greatness. Seattle will be scary record at Yankee Stadium doesn't > restofthestartersarenonamers. The ,hardandwillbe interestirig.tewatch i .'~:~ ., I doing it anyway. What can you does at the-plate is just a bonus and tough to beat but they 1. TorontoBlueJays. Thankyou, free mean muchqn the road. Last season, peabascloser~thcliiISlocwnbwho. becauseof Belle and ThQllias.. But will Ticker do? After Aguilera, there's tohis outstanding work behind age~! Bytaking advantage ofhigh he provided.lotsofinnings (224.1)but .eando good ·~ork~ ~. rest of the'. their: sluggers will riot overcome the ., I be beat. But not before they .' ,.. '! Frankie Rodriguez. Great stuff it. Rusty Greer a nd Dean take the Wild Card. priced free agents in the market, wasn't too ~xrinthem (5.14). Kenny 'buJlp'en is' 'a~quate·.';if· no~', steadf;)jaIance<;l,attack~fGleveland. ,J but no concentration, stamina Palmer had fine years last sea- Sports Toronto has improved to the point Rogers is suspect returning' &om in- ..gamebreaking. '::. . '. continued on page '35· . ; ~.. .: ... .' .., :.. U}. 1::o en0- ,-- » • co C\I s: o co~ March 26, 1997 ~ Major League Baseball: The Complete·1997Preview By Manny Rodriguez outfieldis suspectwiththeunagressive Johnsonwillbeformidable. Cy Young age. Thebullpenis also suspectwitha Klesko in left and the overrated in runnerup,KevinBrown,wasthemost new closer in Ugueth Urbina. He There's only one game that mirrors everywayJusticeinright. TheBraves dominating pitcherin the league last began as a starter and moved to the lifeperfectly. A gameoffailure; where would definitely be better off with ei year. Poor run support forced him to setup role where he improved drasti individuals struggle for six months a ther Jones or Dye in right Jones is only post a record of 17-11. He won't cally. Itis still unknown whathe can year to equalthe glory ofpastlegends' quality at third and can play short. havethatproblemthisyear. Al Leiter, do in a closer role, being that it is not infamoussnippetsofsuccess. Thinkof Lemke, at second, is steady ifunspec the former Yankee, is a hard thrower justa newrolebutanentire mentality it: Ted Williams had a career batting tacular while McGriff makes all the andpostedfine numbers (16-12, 2.93). a player must develop. Defensively, average of.344. That means, despite plays he needs to make at first, The The signingofAlex Fernandezmakes they are also weak. No one is horrific his fabulous hitting prowess, he was weak link is shortstop with the aver them a match, in this department, butthere are no goldglove candidates out morethanhewas safe. Soundlike age fielding, subpar hitting Jeff withAtlanta. Thebullpenis adequate here either. It may be a factor that l:rure:? Blauser. He misseda bigchunkoflast andequaltoAtlanta. Theirc1oser,Rob changes game for the worse for them. The 1997 major league baseball sea year with injuries which may account Nen,is probablythemostdominantin OUTLOOK: The Expos are still son is goingtobeginon April 1. Here's for hisweakplay, butis still nothingto the NL. J strong enough and have the steady a quick look at the 28 contenders ar screamabout. IftheBravesareonlyas OUTLOOK: The Marlins will not guidance of Alou to overcome player ranged in the order in which I believe strong as their weakest link, then win this division ifonly because they losses and pretend for the division. they will end the season: they're in iffy shape. Intimately, the have too many players out ofposition Unfortunately, that's all they will do. Braves are disportioned and overall and innew environments. Chemistry National League East: veryunstabledefensivelybuttheyhave willbe a problemintheearlygoingbut 4. New York Mets. My favorite team. the pitching and hitting to overcome Leyland will have this team playing Why? I don't know. This year is 1. AtlantaBraves. Thereigningcham these lapses. championship ball by the end of the providing little reason. The Mets im pion-not quite! The most talented .OUTLOOK Once again, the yearand into theplayoffs, as I predict provedinonlyoneaspect (theaddition and well rounded team ofthis decade Braves look like champions. They them to win the Wild Card. I also feel of John Olerud) and did not make an only has one ring to show for their haven't changed much but maintain theirstridewillnotbreakandwilltake attempt at improving their starting domination in the regular season. the powerful pitching and balanced themall thewayto thetop. Yes, a bold pitching. It's going to be a long hard Why? Maybebecausethey'rechokers. hittingthathavemadethemsuccesful choicebuttheyaremypicktowinitall. year for Bobby ''1 haven't done any OFFENSE; A well balanced attack in recent years. A weak bullpen may Don't laugh. If anyone picked the thing in my managing career"Valen that features high average hitters force the Braves to falter in playoff Yanks to win last year, I would have tine. (KennyLofton; ChipperJones), power . timeasitdidagainsttheYanks, Ifand been laughing! QFFENSE: Surprisingly potent (Jones, Fred McGriff, Ryan Klesko. when it happens is the only mystery. withLance -Iohnson, BernardGilkey . J a vierLopez) and a groupofyoung up 3. Montreal Expos. Definitely quali and Todd Hundley. All three had and comers who have the talent to 2. FloridaMarlins. A vastlyimproved fies asateamthathasbeenravagedby career years and were not flukes. Ex emerge as all-stars for years to come teamthatmaysurpriseeveryone. The free agency. A massive amount of pectonlya slightdropoffinproduction (Andruw Jones, Javier Lopez, addition ofJim Leyland, formerly the players have been lost, yet the Expos, butsimilarresults. CarlosBaergaand JermaineDye). Jonescarriedtheteam manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, withtheleadershipof managerFelipe Olerudaretherealkeys. Iftheyregain last year and never faltered despite forces everyonetowatchoutfor thisup Alou, alwaysmusterupenoughtalent anything close to their pastAL glory, beingswitchedfrom thirdto shortstop and coming contender. to contend and/or pretend during the theMets willhaverunstospare. Also, for a significant period of time in the OFFENSE: Very nice. In fact, it course ofthe season. Butch Huskey must fulfill expecta end of the season. This year, expect has a chance to be the best in the NL. QFFENSE: Good. Mark tionsandbecomethepowerthreathis more of the same. The Braves will Gary Sheffield is a perennial triple Grudzielanek amassed 201 hits and physique and talent suggest. scoremorethanenoughrunsasLopez' crown threatandMVPcandidate this stole 33 bases to emerge as the every PITCHINGIDEFENSE: Pray. The steady improvement could make him year. His numbers (.314-42-120) tell dayleadoffhitterandanAll-Star. Mike Metshaveonlyonerespectablestarter, an all-star, while Jones maycome out part ofthe story. What they don't say Lansing, David Segui are steady hit Mark Clark, and on most teams he is as an MVP. The addition of Kenny is that he had virtually no protection ters. Rondell Whiteisa player, asTim a threeorfour starter. BobbyJonesis Lofton keeps them at a high level and all year and amassed 142 walks, as McCarver says, ''with lightningquick talented but finds a way to falter and the removal of David Justice is addi pitcherswerescaredofhimandnoone hands" and the talent to be a star. by the end of the year he'll have an tion by subtraction. It opens up room else on this formerly crummy team. However, HenryRodriguezisthekey. average record and weak ERA. Pete for future star Andruw Jones. Added power with Bobby Bonilla and He hit 36 homers but only 20 in the Harnisch is past the prime he never PITCHINGIDEFENSE: The best MoisesAloujoinSheffield,JeffConine firsthalf. Pitchersadjustedtohimand had. Which is to say that the form he starting staff in the majors features and rising stars Edgar Renteria and he couldn't adjust to theadjustments, regains this year after a year long the last six NL Cy Young winners LuisCastillo. Renteriais probablythe simplyput. He needs to develop more struggle to return from shoulder sur (Maddux, Glavine andlast years win best all around shortstop in the NL diseipline and learn to hit something gery may not be all that great. The ner John Smoltz). The addition of outside of Barry Larkin. The only , other than a fastball. Rookie of the bullpen still has the best left handed Denny Neagle further strengthens problem may be gettingthis lineup to" Year candidate Vladimir Guerrero closer in the game with John Franco. their staffand makes them an imme mesh together, which could take as couldbea forceifhehasn'tbeenbrought But hell have very little to close and diate favorite for the division and the much as two months. up too quickly. The rest ofthe lineup mostly because ofthe terriblebullpen pennant. Inthebullpen, there's Mark PITCHINGIDEFENSE: The isweakwhichgivestheExposa highly the Mets have. The only hope will be Wohlers. He's the closer built in the meshing ofthese players is more ap unbalanced lineup. Greg McMichael, formerly of the textbook mold: throwshard! His ERA parently visible on defense. Three ~ITCHINGID.EFENSE:The loss Braves, who will serve as their Obi was slightly over 3.00 which is a little . playerswill beinpositionstheydidnot ofJeff Fassero to Seattle was big. It Wan Kenobi out of the pen. . too high for a closer, but he converted play consistently lastyear. Adding to leaves Carlos Perez as the two starter ill.!TLQQK; The Mets didn't get 39of44saveopportunities. LikeJohn this, Sheffield is still new torightfield which is a problem because he's re betterandonlytimewilltelliftheygot Wetteland, nowoftheTexas Rangers, and makes the'sides of the outfield turning from a busted left shoulder worse. They still have enough offen he'll getyou whereyou need to getbut (Alou in left) very shaky. Up the and he's left handed. Placing their sive stars to stay out oflast place and not without an adventure. middle, however, the Marlins are in hopesona possiblychangedpitcheris contend for third. Defensively, the Braves are average credible. Castillo and Renteria are not the thingto do. Theirfirst starter, continued on page 33 at best. Grissom is probably the best being compared to a young Lou Pedro Martinez, was an All-Star last centerfielder in the NL. He plays WhitakerandAlanTrammell. Devon yearbutfalteredinthesecondhalf. He extremely shallow which allows him Whiteis a formerGoldGlover incenter obviously needs to regain his form of togetballsthatusuallydropinfor hits, and Charles Johnson, also a Gold the first halfand do it for a year. The but has the speed to reach most balls Glover, isthebestdefensivecatcherin rest ofthe startingstaffisbelow aver hitoverhishead.Theremainderofthe the NL. The pitchers throwing to age with Rheal Cormier being aver-