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By Erna Leslie As of January 1, 1993, students, faculty and reasons we want to check IDs is that sometimes staff will have to show their Fordham I.D. to these people even go wandering into faculty of- security officers at checkpoints in the lobby, said fices," he said. Michael J. Kenny, Assistant Director of Security. Student reaction however, is mixed. Checkpoints will be set up in the Lowenstein "In a way it is goodbecause they will be tight on building at the 60th Street entrance lobby, and the security now. But at the same time, it may prove fki'iir by £Manhattan, [there's] some type of access ' Liz Garcia, CLC '93, who lives on the fifth On October 31, "the standing fire hoses on the control," said John Carroll, University Director of "I've seen a bum on the sixth floor, said she feels "anger at not being able to find two floors were turned on between the hours 4 and Security. "That's a protection for the occupants, who did it" floor getting cookies;" 6 a.m.," said D'Onofrio. The halls were flooded and that's what we're trying to do at Fordham." and water filled the stairwell, he said. • "If something happens on a floor only that Carroll said that this program has worked very particular floor should be fined," she said. • The incident was discovered by "a student who well at Rose Hill since August. Castillo, CLC '93. "I don't think it's really a "To fine the whole dorm when the incident reported it to a security guard. The guard then "We have a continuing problem with visitors hassle. Normally you need to have a validated I.D. occurred on only two floors is outrageous. It's just notified me," said D'Onofrio. Administrators still coming to the building," said Kenny. There will to use the computer center and to get books any- do not know who committed the act, he said. not fair," said Joe Mitnick, CLC '96. Chris be one guard specifically assigned beyond the way. You have to do it at the Bronx campus." Lucangeli, CLC '96, who lives on the seventh Floor meetings were subsequently held so that desk, checking I.D. cards. Visitors or people "You can differentiate between a 'homeless floor, agrees with Mitnick. "[The] fine is biased without an ID will have to be cleared at the desk. person and a regular student," said Despina, CLC and unfair because there is no reason to penalize "I think it is a great idea to check ID cards," said '95. "I think if we haven't had a major problem in the entire building." Paul, a security guard. "A lot of people come in the past, it is not necessary to show yourl.D. now. The entire building Patrice Womac, CLC '95, wasn'tin the dorm on here to use the res (rooms. When they ore finished, I don't think it's necessarv." will be fined the night in question and doesn't believe that she they can easily sneak upstairs, use the cafeteria, "I think it's a dumb idea," said Jean Marc should be fined. Womac also questions the effec- and then go wandering about," he said. Archer, CLC '93. "They tried that last year and it tiveness of a communal fine. "What is fining us as Another security officer agreed. "One of the didn't work. They were randomly checking ID's a community going to do to bring us together? If continued page 3 "students could voice their ideas," said D'Onofrio. anything, we wind up pointing fingers at each The purpose of the meetings was to "get student other," she said. feedback, field any questions and gather any new Benjamin Billingsley, another resident of the information. We tried to explain why the entire Lucerne, is also angered by the imposition of such building was being fined," he said. a fine. "If the Lucerne staff is unable to determine Library Dedicated to Dean Quinn D'Onofrio justified the mandatory fine by stat- who the culprit was how can they justify fining ing that "we [the residents] live together as a only the Fordham residents? What about the community and if that community cannot identify students who can prove that they were not in the who's involved then it is necessary for all to pay for building on the evening in question? Will impos- By Mlna Landriscina the damage which was done and the clean-up ing a fine on them make them feel more like a In a dedication ceremony on November 24 not simply with books, but he conversed with costs." He also said that there are "no exceptions" community? I think not," he said. honoring CLC's former dean, Gerald M. Quinn, people of all ages and backgrounds, he said. to the uniformly imposed fine, even if a resident "If a fine is going to be given it should be shared the library was renamed The Gerald M. Quinn "If you ever had the occasion to go to Gerry's can prove that he or she was not in the dorm at the by ihc entire building including the security guards Library and a bronze plaque bearing the name was apartment, you would have seen wall to wall time of the event. whose job is not to open the door, play cards and unveiled. books," said Quinn. "So in a certain sense, he has Many Lucerne residents feel that the fine is solve crossword puzzles, but to prevent these . "The library is the heart of the university," said moved from a smaller home to a bigger home. unfair. Kevin Partridge, CLC '96, wants proof that things from happening." Edward Brjstow, Dean of the College of Lincoln "Sometimes I think about what my brother Center, in his opening remarks to the gathering of would think about all the fuss we are making," one hundred. "It is the canvas facility that best said Quinn, "I think he would be a little embar- reflects Gerry's spirit -his wide ranging intellec- rassed by it, and he'd laugh it off with a joke, but CLC Promotes AIDS Awareness tual and cultural interests, his brilliance and devo- 1 think deep clown, he'd be very happy, as we are." tion to the humanist traditions and his personal After CLC (heater players Jennifer Grcenbcrg interest in the development of a remarkable num- and Nicole Alifnnte sang "Somewhere" from West ber of students." Side Story, CLC junior Mario Garcia read a selection from Plato's Timaeus, At the reception, By Scan Gallagher The bronze plaque, unveiled by Kevin Quinn, Quinn's brother, will comfort those who heard he recalled that Dean Quinn tried to get him a In observance of World AIDS Day on Tues- and faculty to wear to show their support and Dean Quinn's words and it will inspire those who scholarship for Hispanic students. "Ho brought it day, December 1 a student group set up a table in sympathy for victims of the AIDS pandemic. to me Ihc day before it was due, but he told me to will come later and ask about him, said Bristow. the Plaza to promote AIDS awareness. Hcslin declined to identify the individual faculty go home, write the teller, his secretary would type "His love of life and his love of ideas were very "One of the disheartening things of the day is members. "I think they might be afraid to associ- it, he would mail it," Garcia said, "It turned out, I contagious, which is why he was such a wonderful that certain faculty members refused ribbons," ate themselves with something that scares them didn't get it, but for (lie clean of your college to and interesting and engaging companion," said •aidNorccn Hc»Hn,CLC '94,nmcmbcrofC,U.R.B and because it's a Catholic university and it come and do something like that has always been Reverend Joseph O'llare, who called Quinn a (Colleges and Universities Resisting the Epi- (AIDS] is still a touchy subject that relates to sex no incredibly touching to me." master conversationalist. His conversation was demic). Red ribbons were handed out for students and sexuality," she mild. coMlnutA pag* S -\ W
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Dedication continued from page 1 New Dorm Toured cdme and do something like that has always been so incredibly touching to me," Patricia Kerrigan, CLC '91, who was on the commute made up of students, faculty, and ad- "He was very happy here." ministrators formed by Dean Bristow to decide on how to best remember Quinn, said. "1 was glad to be back and be part of something that will carry on through generations. Mr. Quinn said this will help keep his brother's memory alive. "I knew he was very happy here. I never realized how much the university loved him," he said
ID Continued from page 1 students crossed the plaza and entered through the plaza doors. They would check the ID cards of people who have been here forever and then let go people \"hom they bad never seen bef-re. An- other thing is I see all these people coining in at once, especially at 6:00 p.m. They are never By Christine Carotenuto going to get to class on time, because a lot of CLC Ambassadors gave students tours of the people don't get here until S minutes before their new residence halls on November 24. Students class starts." were given floor plans of the first ten floors. "I think it is a good idea because anybody can Rooms for undergraduates will be three bedroom just walk right in. I've seen a bum on the 6th floor apartments for six, ortwo bedrooms for four. getting cookies. You could tell he didn't belong Entrance to the mauve and white suites is in suites for four people. They come equipped to the school," said Rita May, CLC'93. secure. Front doors are double locked with peep- with a wall closet, shelves, a vanity and shower the entrance, the elevator lobby and throughout "I think it makes a lot of sense to.be instituting holes. Each bedroom is furnished for double stall. Kitchens co'me furnished with standard the building. a policy like this, just giving the city we live in," occupancy with two beds, dressers and desks. equipment. * Security desks will be placed at the main said Normand Parenteau, Associate Dean of Stu- The bedrooms also feature doorless walk-in clos- Floors three to ten are reserved for under- entrance and the Plaza level, and entrance is dents. "We estimated there's probably 2,000 ets, and one overhead light. graduates, floors above eleven are reserved for restricted to the main lobby after 12 midnight. Students will be required to sign in their guests at people[including students, faculty and adminis- Climate control will be provided by double graduate and law students. Undergraduate floors the security desk. tration] on campus who have never had a Fordham insulated windows with blinds and heat and air will have about 55 people per floor including to conditioning. Each room is equipped with a Resident Assistants on each floor. Garbage will be separated and recycled. There will be a post office on the first floor with on box sprinkler in case of fire, and bedroom doors are There are five elevators, three laundry rooms, per bedroom. "I see all these people coming equipped with locks. and lounges on each floor. The main entrance Living rooms are furnished with love seats, a will be on West 60th Street and there will be A landscaped courtyard area will be outside in at once, especially at 6:00 coffee table and end lamps, and cable TV connec- access from the plaza level. the north side of the building, with an athletic tion. They are also furnished with a one-way For security purposes, entrance to the new court on the west side. First and second floors p.m. They are never going to will consist of lounges, meeting rooms, an infir- intercom to the security desk and a smoke detec- dorm will be possible only by having ID's elec- mary, afitness area, and a game room. A wing on tor. tronically scanned. A total of 25 cameras will be There are 2 bathrooms in suites for six and or the second floor will be reserved for the handi- ID taken. We're urging people to come and get capped. their photos taken with the extended hours." Anyone who does not have an I.D. or a current validation sticker on their card, should get one as soon as possible. The student activities office has extended hours for obtaining I.D. cards and vali- dations between November 30th and December 15th in room SL-10 opposite the bookstore the The Observer hours Dean's Honors are: Mondays from 4:30 - 6:30 pjn. Tuesdays from 1:00 pan. - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Thursday from 3:30 pan. - 6:30 pjn. needs No photo ID's will be available from December Awarded IS. 1992 till January 20,1993. By Halyna Kuzyszyn continue.' One hundred seventy two students were hon- Senior Drita Nicaj feels more students would ored for their accomplishments at the reception, get better grades if they were encouraged by the by receiving a merit award from the Deans. Dean's List, but says: "I depend on myself, not a CORRECTION "We have a lot of good students," said Dean list, to do well at school." Photographers Rita V. Hendricks, November 23 at the 12th Some students like sophomore Helen Borjas floor faculty lounge. In the November 25th issue, the were surprised to find out they made it to the "The Dean's List has a two-fold purpose," said 3 Dean's List. "I can't believe believe I'm on it, I ire Exit story mistakenly altributec Dean Cira Vcrnazza at the reception - "to recog- he quote "It's stupid, absolutely nize the real achievement shown by talent over tupid..." to Michael Kenny. The a period of time and recognition sought by career." She followed by saying that the Dean's 172 students cited on juote came from Project Manager List reception is the one celebration other than Bill Gallagher. graduation, where students and faculty pull to- Dean's List The date of the incident was gether. Call According to Demi Hendricks, ever since the nistakenly reported as November College Council changed (lie qualifications for wasn't really aiming for it, just studying to got JOth; the actual date was Wednes- Doun's List recipients, part-time, adult and col- good grades," says Borjas. lay, November 11. lege at 60 students urc nlsocligiblo for the award. Dunn's List recipients, their guests mid faculty Excel student George F. llcrzog, soys ho feels a were greeted and congratulated by Deans certain sense of pride in receiving the award, Vcrnazza and Dristow and Reverend Gcorgo In the Grade Inflation story, Lisa since ho has come buck to school at a later ago. McMahuon S.J., Vice President of CLC. Certifi- 636-6255/56 im was identified as an Instructor This Is his first time on the Dean's List and ho is cates of merit were handed out by Dcuns Dristow, very honored to recognized in this way, k English. She is an Assistant Circolli, Ilcndricks and Malcolm. Junior Isubcllc Azcona says, "It's my second "It's a groat fooling to bo recognized for your 'rofes.sor. tlino on (ho Dean's List and it feels groat." She hard work - it gives you a lotof self clnfidonco to fcoli NIIO hiw inado a grout accomplishment and succeed," laid sophomore Krislinn Dlmltrova, that (ho Doan'« List "keeps her motivated to December 9,1992 - CLC Observer - Page 3 NEWS
Awareness continued from page 1 NEW COURSES FOR SPRING '93
Heslin said that the group, while not yet a She said the quilt would be hung in a conspicuous club, is an educational and service organization. place to have an impact on people. The group also "I personally want to educate the students and hopes to have a speaker visit CLC. The woman, |Compiled by Kumar Paturi Aristotle and Aquinas from Professor Astrid dispel a lot of ignorance," she said. Maria Marina Alvarez, an HFV+ mother of two con- O'Brien will study the major features of Aristotle's D'Agostino, CLC '94, a group member, said, tracted the virus through needle sharing. New classes at CLC for the spring' 93 semester philosophy of being, knowing, acting ethically. It( "I've bad people ask me 'If I wear the ribbon, C.U.R.E. also arranged for Fordham to par- include dance classes at the Al vin Ailey school as will then trace the impact it had and the problems does that mean I have AIDS ?'." Heslin said that ticipate in Night Without Light. Between 7:45 jwell as offerings from the divisions. it raised when it emerged in the west in the 13th she hoped to give out over 200 ribbons by the and 8 pm the sign at the top of the building facing Early Drama East and West, taught by Pro- century and how Thomas Aquinas incorporated time the table was closed at six. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts was turned fessor Mans G. Fiondella, will cover a cross- ultural study of the mystery plays of late inedi- Arisototelianism into his systemic Christian phi- "There have been people that refused the off, at the same time other landmarks across the val England, and the Noh Plays of medieval losophy. ribbons for no apparent reasons," D'Agostino city were dimmed or blacked, said Heslin. "It apan. The theatrical productions, staging, and Political Philosophy from Professor Bernard said, although she was surprised by the number of signifies the devastating losses that have oc- >erformance techniques will be examined. Gilligan will study the classical works of political students who were supportive of the awareness Professor Lisa Gun will teach The Cult of philosophy: the complete treatises of Machievelli's project. "Heslin said that one student told her he Elizabeth, which examines literature aboutQueen The Prince, Locke' s Second Treatise on Govern had more important things to worry about. When ilizabeth I by major male writers like Sidney, ment:, The Communist Manifesto of Marx and she asked what that was, she was told tuberculo- AIDS is, "still a touchy sub- penser, Raleigh, Lyle, and Johnson and female Engels, and also Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, and sis. "I just want people to be aware that they are lUthors. Leviathan. at risk," Heslin said. ject that relates to sex and Philosophy ana Feminist Theory from Pro- The group hopes to gain club status next Classical British Comedy, taught by Profes- sexuality." fessor Babette E. Babich is an exploration o semester and apply for funding then, said Heslin. ;or Margaret A. Lamb .will cover Romantic com- classical and contemporary issues in Feminis In the meantime she is planning tentative events ;dy of the English stage, with concentration on theory and philosophy; sexism in language and for the spring. Early in the new year the group is estoration and 18th Century plays from practice, ethical theory, aesthetic and film theory going to hold a bake sale. She said the group plans Wycherley and Congre ve through Goldsmith and curred from AIDS," she said. and pyschoanalysis. Special attention devoted to to put on a production of monologues of people iheridan, as well as essays by Shakespeare, and "I think that the more people that know [about a review of feminist approaches to the male do who have died of AIDS and come back to talk ohnson. AIDS] is the only chance we have of doing mains of logic and epistemology. about their experiences interspersed with educa- American Literature to 1810 from Professor something about it," Katherine Gallagher, CLC History of Architecture from Professor Joe tional material. "We want to have some kind of penny Cassuto traces our national literature from '96, said. Gallagher said she had joined the over Herschman will study the language of design and safer sex forum," she said. The forum would ts colonial beginings to the secular age of the thirty students and faculty members, that signed structure of key monuments from Antiquit possibly involve doctors and safer sex experts, sarly republic, including the works of John the group's membership book at the table located through the Middle Ages, from a cultural context such as representatives of GMHC (Gay Men's Winthrop, Cotton Mather, Thomas Jefferson, at the top of the escalator. Anyone wishing to Health Crisis). In addition there are plans for an Benjamin Franklin, Hannah Webster Foster, and Freud's Dream Book from Professor Frederick contact the group can do so through their mailbox art exhibit with an AIDS awareness theme that pharles Brockden Brown. Wertz and Professor Lawrence Kramer will ad in room 408. Information on AIDS, safe sex, and would be open to student works, Heslin said. Contemporary American Novel from Pro- dress such issues as dreaming and waking life and volunteer opportunities were also being distrib- The group's biggest project would be a quilt essor William. R. Tanksley deals with authors how children's dreams differ from those of adults uted. "I think it's very important," said Ben modeled on The National AIDS Quilt. "If s Called who have risen to prominence within the past Also, the sources of material found in dreams. Bristow, CLC '96. A Quilt of Our Own," Heslip said. The idea lalf-century; Salinger, Bellow, Kosinski, Political Participation from-Professor Tom The video Common Threads: Stories from Sraughtigan, O'Connor, Naboklu, Kesey, Peluca will concentrate on the study of traditiona the Quilt was played throughout the day. The jVonnegut, Pynelon, and Carver. and non traditional forms of political participa documentary tells the story of The National AIDS L'immaginario Fantastico from Professor Jo- lion. From women, environment, and forms o Quilt and how it came into being, Heslin said. seph IJerricone isan analysis of twentieth-century , voting. There will be meetings with protest lead f IF I wear the ribbon, does Nancy Colfen, FC '93, was watching it while Italian prose with focus on the literary aspects and ers. 1 waiting for the van to Rose Hill. "I think it's )n the sociological and psychological implica- that mean I have AIDS? great," she said. She added that the video was
a present and hated it. She says, " The color was dull and I really wanted earrings." She is not the only person who believes that sweaters are the worst Christmas gift. Aubrey R. By Sandra Delgado Oliver, a sophomore, recalls that a sweater was the As a child you feel like jumping for joy at worst gift for him. He says, "I have a lot of Christmas, but for me the thought of jumping for sweaters I don't wear and the last thing I want is joy, during Chris tmasof 1983, would have brought more sweaters." Oliver adds, "Cardigans I can me physical pain. I was 10 years old at the time. I deal with, but the one's that close all around seems felt like screaming all day, not from happiness, but to me like a straight jacket and they always mess because of the excruciating pain in my right leg. By Chin Hui Kim up my afro." Mariella Andujar, a junior, also The pain was so bad I had to walk with crutches. With Christinas coining soon, The Observer agrees that a sweater was the worst gift she re- I remember that the days prior to Christmas my wonders if you, the reader, had ever received a gift ceived. Andujar says, "Last Christmas, my cous- mother, my sister, Edith and I had spent a lot of that was embarrassing or useless. Surely, many ins gave me the same exact sweater (down to the time shopping. Moving from store to store and people get presents that are just going to collect color) that they had given me the year before." waiting for the buses to get to those stores in dust in a closet and never be used. But, there Erin Serrano, a freshman, can not think of a freezing weather. You could say I was chilled to always seems to be one unforgettable present that worst Christmas present that he got. However, be the bone. On Christmas Eve, I awoke with a stiff people just can not let go of. The one present, in remembers getting someone's girl friend a really leg. Everytime I tried moving it, I would scream their lives, that totally bewilders and disgusts bad gift, deodorant. B ut he says, "I kept it because, quickly noticed the watch and asked me if it was more than the time before. them. The gift that stands out from all of the bad I never received my gift from her." Another real. Well, of course I said "yes," since the person, presents, the worst Christmas gift, ever. I knew that night my family and I had plans to go student says, he can not think of a gift, but he who gave me the watch told me that it was real. to our friends' house to celebrate with them, but Deborah Maiorani, a junior, says that her worst recalls giving his grandmother sexy underwear But, one day in a restaurant, one of my friends, I did not feel like celebrating. I told my parents Christmas present was a bottle of perfume. The with a box of condoms. He says,"it was not who worked in the jewelry shop, checked out my that I did not want to go because 1 was not feeling reason this gift was so bad, was that it was exactly intentional. It was due to mix up in Christmas watch and told me that it was an imitation. What up to it. I did not want to be a party pooper, I was the same perfume that Deborah gave to this person gifts. a shock! I was so embarrassed thatlcouldn't face telling the truth, I was in pain. My parents and I as a present, five years ago. Worst of all, it was my friends. As for the watch, I went in to the had a ping-pong argument. My parents said that I "half used." Gregory Sczesnils, a freshman, says, "subway tokens from a family friend" was the worst Christ- bathroom of the restaurant and flushed it down the was going and I said that I was not going. An hour Dianna Salvanto, a senior, recalls her worst mas present since "I don't want to think about > toilet. This gift started out as my best, but turned before our departure, I knew I was losing ground, present to be a diet calculator, which measures fat school during the holidays" and subway tokens' out to be my worst Christmas gift ever. so I gave in to their demand. and calories intake. "I got it from an ex-boyfriend, remind him of school. As for Teresa Martinez, a Even though, you might receive the gift that you who at the time was my boyfriend. I was like, is I got dressed, with the help of my mother. But, sophomore, a kid j umprope that she received from hate, you should always remember that it is Christ- this a hint," says Dianna. For the record, Dianna I was upset, in order to leave my apartment build- her aunt when she was fifteen was her worst gift. mas. The holiday where happiness, joy, hope and is very slim. As for Joan Lucas, a sophomore, it thankfulness is suppose to be a bit more abundant was "one of those fancy kitchen things used in Well, for me, it was a Gucci watch. I will never than the rest of the year. The thought is what truly gourmet cooking. But I had no idea what to use forget the year when I received it from a friend. I counts, not the gift. And something is better than this gadget for, and still don't know," she says. was overflowing with joy, since I always wanted one. During the next couple of days, my friends nothing. Anna French, a freshman, received a sweater as A Shot of Tequila in the Night...
By Omar Gonzalez My boss organized an outing to Pelham Park. This Halloween I went to a restaurant/bar with We went horseback riding, and then went to a bar some of my co-workers to celebrate one of their for fire? brunch, compliments of the company. birthdays. We went downstairs where a table had Included were a big cheeseburger, onion rings, already been reserved for us. A little while later, French fries, and all-you-can-drink beer, Bloody we were seated. A waitress, in a Sinead O'Connor Mary's, and soda. I guess I always sit at the wrong costume, came over to ask us what we would like end when I go to bars, as I was once again the final i to drink. Out of the ten or twelve of us, I was the one whose order was taken by the waitress. last one to order, and the only one who didn't ask Now when my boss was organizing this trip, he for liquor. was trying to hype us up about it. "The biggest When the eighteen-year-old seated across the burger you ever seen, and all-you-can-drink. We'll ing 1 had to walk down three flights of stairs to the table, heard me request a Coke, he sucked his get Omar drunk," he joked. "You're gonna have main door. I was not going to be able to make it. I teeth, asking, "When are you finally going to a beer, right Omar?" mentioned this to my father and without saying drink?" He knew that I had turned twenty-one the "Na, I don't think so," I said. another word, he picked me up, put me on his week before. shoulders and carried me down the stairs. turned down the offer of one of my companions to "Ah, come on." The twenty-year-old seated next to me inquired, At our friends' house my pain became bearable. treat me, since I really didn't particularly want the I knew that my boss would be looking at me "Yeah, Omar. How come you're not drinking?" We spent the whole night listening to Christmas drink. when I ordered. I asked for a Coke, and immedi- As she was pretty new to the job, one of the ately looked at him. Right away he looked away music, talking, and telling jokes. We had a won- The rest of them ordered the drinks, and when others immediately explained, "Me doesn't be- from me and at someone else, with an almost derful dinner- hot chocalate, home-made bread, they all had them, we counted "One, two three." lieve in drinking." Actually, that's not totally expressionless face, the way a boy does when a salad, and tamales, a Spanish dish which consists They drank it right down. Immediately, each of correct. It is true that as a Christian, and as an girl has caught him eyeing her, and he's trying to of meat, flour, and olives rolled into a patty. For them grimaced, and readied for a bowl full of owner of a brain, I don't believe it's okay to get play it off. dessert we had flan, a Spanish pie made of milk wedges of lemon or lime (I forget which one). and raisins. Then, my favorite part of the night drunk. But the reason I usually don't drink at all My boss is thirty years old, and is tho father of a Beholding that sight, I was suddenly grateful that came. The clock struck midnight, ringing in Christ- is that I simply can't stand the taste of most drinks. young boy. I had run out of money, and could not help but mas Day. I was able to open my presents. When we were done eating and being merry, the wonder why these experienced drinkers would question rung out, "Who's going to down a tequila When we arrived homo, I still was in pain, but I intentionally do something that made them prac- with Michelle (the birthday girl)?" As I weigh 215 was happy because I had spent time with the tically moan in disgust. I immediately nsked, pounds, and had u full slomuch, I was pretty sure people I love. 1 Jcncw that ifl had not gone, I would "Why do you drink it?" but received no nnswer, as iriatbnc shot would be negligible. So since 1 was have rcgrcllcdlfcjt they were sucking on the citrus fruit. ulso Oflcgul age, I couldn't sec much norm in In tho end, I NHMteful to my family, especially One month has passed since that time, and 1 ha vo fini|rap'but what leqtiilit tastes like. Everybody my parents, «|p motivated me in go. In Hplle observed my co-workers. We've been paid on tho WHS Surprised, mid one girl sort of joked, "Omar, of my pain, tlifiJaSriNtiniis was one of my best. first und third I'riduys of the month, and on the you're drinking? I'm so disappointed," Michelle following Mondays several of Ilicin have glee- must luivc thought that I WUH ncling on peer pres- fullycxchaiigeilstoriesoriheirdriinkcnncss.luugh- sure, hecuuso she assured mo twice, "You don'I ing ubout their linngovers. and recalling tho vom- liuvu to." iting of (heir companions, Whnl 1 don't under- I didn't huvc Hindi money on me, and decided stand is Unit when they gel drunk, it doesn't jiiNt |i> chip In all of il, lliinkini! the tet|ttilits would he happen: II'H plminwl, On paydays, I luive often l'i(iii|;hl Id us, Itul (licit we j>«i the bill, ami by the licmd, "I'm iiollin' blasted tonight!" and oilier time I had asked uhoui the drinks, wo were on our sluli'liH'iiU to Ihiil effect. wiiy iip'.iiiirs in llits luu". Wiili mi iimney lull, I December 9, 1992 - CLC Observer - Page 5 FEATURES It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
By Mariclla Andujar Christmas in New York can be quite a unique rated with Christinas Lights. experience for New York natives and out-of- N e o - In keeping with New towners alike. Every year New York puts out its Politan, York's Christmas tra- best and its brightest on display for the Holiday 'Baroque ditions, there is the an- season. From the holiday windows at many of the and nual Christinas Spec- major stores to the giant Christmas Tree at Creche tacular at Radio City Rockefeller Center, there's always something to decora- Music Hall, which is see or do in New York during the Christmas tions. An- on 50th Street and Sixth Season. Whether it be visiting museums, going other mu- Avenue (for schedules shopping, or to concerts, you are sure to find seum that and prices you can call something to your liking, or sometimes things you is sporting 247-4777). There's have never seen before. the holi- also Rockefeller Cen- For those of you who are shopaholics, you can day spirit ter, on 50th Street and "shop 'till you drop" while visiting the various this sea- Fifth Avenue, where stores which currently have their Christmas win- son is the you can go ice skating dow displays. You can start with Macy's, which South for as little as $9, and is on 34th Street and Sixth Avenue; then go over Street don't worry if youdon't to A&S Plaza on 32nd Street and Sixth Avenue. Seaport own a pair of skates, You can also visit Saks' on 49th Street and Fifth Museum, because you can rent a Avenue, Lord & Taylor on 38th Street and Fifth located pair for $5. For those Avenue, Bloomingdale's on 59th Street and Lex- between Front & Fulton Streets - it features a who enjoy the Nativity ington Avenue, and finish off the day by visiting Singing Christinas Tree. While you are in the Scene, can attend Christmas Mass on Christmas FAO Schwartz, one of the largest toy stores in the area you could also visit the World Trade Center, Eve at St. Patrick's Cathedral (51st Street and Expo at the Jacob Javits Center which will be there world, which is on 59th Street and Fifth Avenue. which is between Church & Liberty Streets, to see Fifth Avenue), but be warned that you must re- from December 17th - 20th and the tickets only the holiday lights, the Winter Garden and listen to serve tickets in advance (to make your reserva- If museums are your thing, then there are also cost $6. And last but not least, is the Dance the holiday concerts. tions, call 753-2261.) Another Cathedral that is various museums in the city that you can visit such Theater of Harlem, located on 94th Street and also keeping with the holiday spirit is St. John the as the American Museum of Natural History (79th If you prefer to stay in the Lincoln Center area Third Avenue, which is hosting a Holiday Open Divine which is on 112th Street and Amsterdam Street and Central Park West) which has a Christ- then you can go to any of the numerous concerts House from December 13th until the spring; the Avenue; this year they will be having Winter mas Tree completely decorated with Origami or- being given such as the Jazz concerts at Alice show starts at three and the tickets cost $5 (for Solstice Concerts from now until January (for naments as well as a Kwanzaa Celebration, and TuUyHall, "The Nutcracker" at the New York reservations you can call 690-2800). So whether more information call 316-7400). right around the corner from the museum is the State Theater and Handel's "Messiah" and "Mes- you're into sports, shopping or going to concerts, For those of you, who are sports fans, you'll be Hayden Planetarium, on 79th Street and Central siah" Sing-in at A very Fisher Hall; if you don't there's always something to do in New York happy to know that Madison Square Garden is Park West, which is currently performing a spe- like their version of Handel's "Messiah," then during the Christmas Season. cial Star of Christmas Show. While you're in the you can go over to Carnegie Hall (57th Street and having a Holiday Basketball Festival from De- neighborhood, you can also visit the Children's Seventh Avenue) where the concert is also being cember 28th - 30th (for ticket and price informa- Museum of Manhattan which is located on 83rd performed. After seeing the concert, you can tion you can call 307-7171). Finally for those of Street and Amsterdam Avenue; they are currently either eat dinner at the Russian Tea Room, which you who would like to know what Christmas is doing multicultural Christmas, Chanukah, and is also on 57th and Seventh Avenue, and enjoy like for other cultures, you can visit the Giant Kwanzaa Programs. The Metropolitan Museum their production of Christmas Cabaret, or you can Chanukah Menorah on 59th Street and Fifth Av- of Art, which is on 82nd Street and Fifth Avenue, go over to the Tavern on the Green (66th Street enue, or the Christmas Village on Mulberry Street Happy Holidays! is also exhibiting a special Christmas tree deco- and Central Park West) and see their Forest of in Little Italy. There's also the Kwanzaa Holiday
Point of Interest Quote of the Issue Little Italy I come to the office each morning md stay for long hours doing what as to be doneto the best of my ability. By Teresa Yokoi \nd when you've done the best you cappucino and gelato for dessert. If it's not ice New York's Little Italy endures. Settled at the Claudia Simone, a tourist from France says that :an, you can't do any better. So when turn of the century mainly by southern Italians, it all of her friends who have visited New York cream that you want, don't worry, there are over has been kept vibrant by its people who have before her, told her shemui'. come down to Little forty kinds of cakes and pastries that you can feast go to sleep I turn everything over to retained their forefathers' culture and neighbor- Italy and walk around. "I feel like I'm in an on. :he Lord and forget it. No matter what time of the day or year you hood. With community dedication, Little Italy Italian village somewhere, but then I see a New -Harry S. Truman has survived while many other ethnic communi- York yellow cab drive by. It is really fun!" decide to come to Little Italy, there is always ties have been lost or scattered over the last thirty Forme, if I have a lotof time on my hands, I like something to do. In the summer, there are always years. to go over to S.P.Q.R. This longtime favorite food festivals, not to mention the Feast of San iood luck on your finals!!!!!!!!!!! Come down to Mulberry Street, Grand... Mott..., restaurant of mine is located on Mulberry Street Gcnnaro, which usually takes place in Septem- to all of Little Italy. Feast your eyes on the between Hester and Grand. Come here with your ber. smiling, multi-ethnic faced crowd strolling under friends, have some calamari for appetizers, and Are you ready to hop on down here yet? So, the arches of light. Beneath the fire escape laced wait for the great al dente pasta entrees to come. come down and listen to the music. Listen to the \ tenements there are shops, restaurants, trattorias, They also have the best veal chops. voices of the people behind the stands, seated at and more... After that, I usually walk over to Grand Street the tables, mixing with the crowd. Listen to the Vito Gentile has lived right here in Little Italy and duck into La Bella Ferrara, where I have many dialects and the laughter. See you there, since the forties. He says, "a lot of things have and BuonAppetitol!!!!!!!!!!! changed since I was young, but one thing's for sure, we still have that spirit and life down here. People still come for the best Italian food in the city." Merry Christmas Less than one square mile, this cxhubcrant community has become one of the main "cuisine" attractions of New York City. The best known cuisine from this area is Nea- politan cuisine, famous in the United States for its pizza and spaghetti. In Little Italy, you can sample this or other dishes from various regions of Italy. Happy Chanukah I am sure everyone has their favorite little spots in Little Italy. Whether you go to I'uglin for great food at good prices, to Cafe Napoli for frothy cappuclni and cannoli, II Cortilo for northern Happy Kwanzaa Italian cooking, or Vincent's Clam Bar for per- haps the best llngulno with clam snuco, (hero is •omothing for everyone, From the Features Editors Page 6 - CLC Observer - December 9,1992 FEATURES News 4 New York's Dawn Fratangelo
By Alcxandcra Proscrpio ness," she concludes. In the film. Broadcast News, William Hurt plays On the stereotyping of anchors in the media, a handsome but not-so-bright anchor who, only Fratangelo says.'i tend to think a lot pf people in with the help of behind the scenes hard-working this industry still underestimate the audience. and intelligent news producer, played by Holly They're savvy. They know what they want and Hunter, can he appeal to the audience. Some may they know why they watch certain news organiza- say that apart from the love story appeal. Broad- tions. They can tell if someone isn't experienced cast Forms seeks to satirize anchor people. and doesn't know what they are talking about or Dawn Fratangelo, co-anchor of WNBC's News doesn't have an idea or grasp of the stories." 4 New York at six o'clock is wary of these stereo- When asked if she had experienced prejudice in types. "For awhile in this business, I think anchors the broadcasting industry, she says," Yes. Early on and newsreaders were just that. I think there was in my career, I had a news directo, who paid men a turning point. Instead of just hiring another more, no matter what. I was doing very well for the pretty face, people wanted to hire depth," station and he just wasn' t about to compensate me Fratangelo says. because I was a woman." Dressed in a fruschia blazer and a black skirt, When asked if she felt if prejudice still exists for Fratangelo sat comfortably in her small office, women in broadcast journalism, she sighed and located at Rockefeller Plaza, home of WNBC. said,"Sometimes. I think it's gotten a lot betterl" Her office looks very much like the one would think that some women in this industry, and this is imagine of a successful journalist and not a fault or it is certainly not meant to appear anchorwoman. A desk full of assorted papers and gone through the experience to have to rewrite negative toward them, but they rather not express return to normal for the people of Alaska; the collectibles, a full bookcase and a pile of New every half an hour, having to be on the air every their feelings when it comes to prejudice," she fishermen, the wildlife. People who live there York Times filled the office. She speaks in the half an hour." She continues, "I worked my rear says. Fratangelo continues,"That doesn't work for earn the right to live there. They live there for a sain'.- genuine and pleasantly textured voice that off. It taught me to learn to stand up for myself, me because I think it's always better if people reason, the environment, to be close to nature," greeu viewers each night on News4t.'zw York but and it taught me how to write well and organize know where you come from. I'm very opinionated she explains. with a wanner and less formal tone. myself as a reporter." and I'm not afraid to stand up for myself and to Throughout her career, Fratangelo has been A native of Upstate New York, Fratangelo said, And as the saying goes, the rest was history. express my beliefs." fortunate to be able to continue to report as well as "I always knew I was going to be a writer, always. Fratangelo has several accomplishments that she anchor. "I think I have the best schedule in televi- Asked what might have distinguished her from My mother used to call me the "Clyde Eagle", is proud of, including her recent special reports sion. I do one show and that gives me time to go so many other aspiring journalists, Fratangelo which was the name of the local newspaper. on the recession and pets. Last year, Fratangelo out into the field. That's where I get my televi- responds.'Tmmyself.I think that's been my motto. Because one, I always loved to write, two, I bad came to WNBC-TV from WCVB-TV in Boston sion, "high," she chuckles.'T'm a storyteller. I'm I'm proud of it." a big mouth and three, I was nosy." where she had been co-anchor of the station's able to tell a story and that's my biggest reward in Fratangelo says she is somewhat certain about It was not until college that Fratangelo, with the weekend newscasts since 1986. While at WCVB- this business." her future. She believes,"Down the road, I think encouragement and guidance of a professor, seri- TV, Fratangelo did an in-depth report marking what I'd like to do when I retire from this business Sheadmits, however, that reporting and an- ously decided to pursue a career in journalism. "I the 20th Anniversary of Chappaquiddick, a re- is somehow transfer what I do into making docu- choring can also be quite demanding. 'It's crazy, went to him because I wanted to be on debate team port that revealed through an exclusive interview mentaries abput endangered species. So I'm al- it can be very hectic going out in the field doing and he would choose the people on the team. After with the grand jury foreman that vital informa-, ways thinking ahead." a report for five and getting ready the six o'clock he chose me, he said you should consider this. He tion was alleged suppressed in the case in which show, but I tend to operate like [hat," She says. Fratangelo is eager to give advice for those really convinced me," she says. Fratangelo gradu- Senator Edward Kennedy was found guilty of Fratangelo says she has great^atisfaction and considering a career in journalism. "I tell students ated from SUNY Pittsburgh with a degree in leaving the scene of the accident in which he enjoyment in being able to anchor and report. "I it's sometimes better to have a specialized back Communications and a minor in political science. drove his car off an unmarked bridge on think I would go crazy if I couldn't be out in the ground than in journalism. Go work in small or Like'most college graduates of today, Fratangelo Cheppaquiddick Island, Massachusetts. field. I'm able to do a number of different sweeps medium market because it's great experience. had a difficult time finding her first job. "It was Fratangelo came from WCVB-TV from (special report) and in some respects, I'm able jo You can be as creative as you want to be and you very humbling to apply for about twenty different KFMB-TV, the CBS affiliate in San Diego, make my own schedule. If I have a great idea and can learn as much as you want to and you can do positions and get rejection letters and I still have where she had been an anchor and reporter for they love it, they just let me run with it," she as much as you want to. The medium markets them. I put them in an envelope and I said, 'One late evening lews since February 1985. Whilein explains. shouldn't be knocked because you can make a life day, I'll look at these and I'll say, see I made it,'" San Diego, she received the Southern California for yourself if you want to stay there or you can try Fratangelo went on to explain how one be- she recalls. Golden Mike Award for her reporting of the to move up the ladder. It's crazy, but it's lots of comes an anchor today. "You earn the right to be Six months after graduation, Fratangelo was AeroMexico plane crash in 1986. She also did a fun!" an anchor," she says, "I know that I wanted a offered a job at WECQ radio in Upstate New York series on human and economic effects of Alas- future in this business. I learned to produce when as a reporter and anchor. "It was tough," Fratangelo kan oil spill, which earned a finalist spot in the I was in Pittsburgh. I produced, wrote and edited says evenly,"I had never worked in radio. I had Livingston Awards, which recognize young the entire eleven o'clock show. I went out on my worked at the college TV station and had interned broadcast and print journalists, under the age of own time and did stories because I knew that was at the NBC affiliate in Pittsburgh, but I had never 35. "We wanted to see if life was really going to theway in which I was going to learn the busi- The Savior
By Anna Sotlrakls "How was your day? Did you get any grades things differently. Over Thanksgiving, with pain being laughed at. I was laughing, not at her, but back?" These arc the two questions that I heard and whirling in my skull, I went home to my at how hostile she was towards my mother. I everyday when I was picked up from grade school mother and my cold room. I took my own tem- wanted to cry because of how hopeless my family by my mother. I guess they are both really ordi- perature, and covered myself under my thin sea- seems to me. nary questions to ask a child. shell pink blanket. But, my burning brain raced So, I became the peacemaker. My mother After the ten-block stroll to my house, my mother back to the anguishof my years in high-school, the stopped crying after I spoke to my father about would usually have a gift waiting for me on my anger of being around my sister, and the fears I had Plato's Republic. I got her to try to imagine a bed or on the brown, hulking, broken of whether people would give me some comfort. Utopia where everybody plays their proper role in dinncrtablc.Oncc, she tore perfumed pages out of I wanted to say it. Say that I could not keep myself the community, where virtually all people get from cracking, and becoming the darkness I a sales catalog, and laid them under my pillow. what is do to them, where people don't usually felt."No more struggling," I told mother, as my Cookies, and packaged pudding drowned in dark- get sick. My mother thought, "How about the hands shook and my eyes grasped for her yellow syrup were also brought home forme. She sand there? Is it soft, and warm to lay under, near counsel."You're tired, just go to sleep," she said. did these tilings (o make herself feel good. But, I the water?" By the next night, my body begged me to bring .still think she was not too well. "It was as soft as the hands of a nursing mother, myself back to my dorm room. My temperature Sleeping was what she did for a lot of the day. and it was warm like the belly of a baby," I was average again, but I knew I should stay for one I Inclcr her wrinkled sheets, with blue-blinds down ihought.My mother smiled at mo. last meal. That night, at Ilic dinner (able, which my and her door shut, she lay in decay, I loved to lie After dinner, I knew it was time to leave. I did mothcrcovercd in blue and whitccloih and dishes, near her ribs uiul legs, and watch her breathe. I what I could, but I couldn't save anybody, So, I I sal watching everybody nervously. My mother know Nlie know I WIIN nearby, hut I always Ktaycd left. started sobbing because my youngest sister, Hliunn, siilfslill, NO she wouldn't wenn me away. I've was 15 inlnules Into from school. My other sister, uKvnys wanted to know why she took in so much Sin, didn't care to sit with us. Finally, after being nil when she dreamt. permmded to comu nut of her room lo the dinner Nuw I've grown. When you go nwny from your table, Sin started crying. She felt like she wu» funiily mid then come hack, suddenly you nee December 9,1992 - CLC Observer - Page 7 FEATURES New York Hot Spots By Fabian de st Juery New York City is host to some of the hottest hot Religious spots in the country. Whether you are looking for !» a mellow bar to relax or an outrageous dance club where you can party all night long, the city has every type of place for even the pickiest crowds. Parties Our journey begins at an out of the way bar called Cafe TjObac, located on 4thStreet between 2nd and 3rd Avenue. 'Tabac," as it is most often referred By Jay Cuasay to, offers good quality French food downstairs and A small group of about 20 to 25 students and a model-type crowd atmosphere, while the up- teachers sat comfortably in Tricia Brooks' cozy stairs is reserved for mingling and drinking. The Westside apartment, enjoying the fourth annual upstairs can be rented out for private parties at a party of the Religious Studies Department. considerable price, but all and all "Cafe Tabac" is It was Friday, December 4th and the evening an out of the way place, for an out of the way fDa WDE brought together a warm community of friends, people. No cover charge is required. ethnic foods, and stimulating conversation. Aside Our next stop is the Coffeeshop restaurant / bar the music varies from soft rock to club music to for intimacy. The main attraction is retro dress- from the typical Doritos and potato chips, there which is located on 16th Street and Union Square Reggae to rap. Mr. Fugi's is a great place to party ing, where club people dress in 80's styles, some was also a selection of homemade Indian dishes West The "Shop" is a large establishment cater- and saving 10 to 15 dollars at the door these days going back a little further in order to change the with spiced beans, gound beef, rice, and humus. ing to a big mix of crowds for both, eating and makes a lot of difference. bleak outlook the 90" have to offer. The music in While some people were content to mix their drinking. The "Shop" is spilt into two parts, one Located on 23rd Street between 10th and 1 lth these clubs has also gone somewhat back to the religion and politics loosely over their meal, oth- for the dining area which is open 23hrs. a day and Avenue is the "Playground." This club which fun times of the 70' s, where life was a lot simpler ers enjoyed more personal matters. the bar area which closes at 6a jn. The Coffeeshop looks like a fire hazzard from the outside has been and more carefree. The price to pay for being One woman told me her family history which is well known for its after-hours dining crowds, open for over four months now and attracts the happy is IS dollars at the door, but getting there dated back to 1000 A.D. and chronicled the move- where at 5 or 6 in the morning waiting for a table specific club kid types of all ages. The music is so a little earlier might mean the difference between ment and influence of Christianity on her Hindu for at least 10 to IS minutes is not uncommon, loud that the outside of the building vibrates waiting 30min in the cold or a mere 5 minutes. origins. A teacher talked about how intriguing her unless you know the Maitredee. The "Shop" still constantly to the changing beats of the DJ.'s. The The student body at CLC is very diverse, but Religion and Culture class was. A student bad remains one of the favorite meeting places for inside is noteworthy for its lack of illumination I have gotten the impression from several stu- puzzled her by a seemingly simple question, friends. No cover charge is required, but proof of and a very long bar which was reconstructed in dents that private house parties are making a big "Who was Jesus' father ?" Another student had age definitely is. SO's fashion. "Playground's" reputation also comeback with the economy the way it is. These answered, "Maybe he was illegitimate." "Mr. Fugi's Tropicana," is our next stop, lo- stems from the strange art work hanging on the parties save students money, are more safe and But by far, the high point of the evening was an cated on 13th Street and Sth Avenue, this triplex, walls. The second floor, when it is open, offers most importantly more fun. My good club friend intensely focused political initiative voiced by restaurant/bar/club, has now been open for two a more relaxed atmosphere with a bar, pool table Paris vouches for clubs because of the mix and Brooks, a CLC senior on a five year program, and months, and has already established its clientele and on occasion live bands. Cover charge is IS variety of the people she is a part of and enjoys. Bradley Ball, senior and a founding member of and remains the only club with no cover charge in dollars, unless you are on the guest list. Whether wild partying is your thing or of you ACT UP. The two talked about a new group io order to get in. The crowd is very mixed, ranging For a very different change of scenery, big prefer hanging out with some friends in a quiet formation called WHY (Women Here for You.) from New York City teens ,to teens from Queens clubs like the Limelight, Roxy and Paladium offer bar, New York City offers every thing possible for The group plans to address women's issues both and Long Island. The mood is always festive and huge dance floors as well as quiet private rooms a good time, unfortunately at a price. in school and on campus. They hope to create a women's studies major at CLC and to create student services to be implemented in the new dorms. A Face In The Crowd Patrick Reid "Who's Jesusf
By Cas.ssiiu!r;i i hives father?" Another It is onl> iiatiu.il lu j>sumc ih.it only the very host of athletes'.. mic together everv four vears on the inlcmutioM.il laying field ol :he OK-nipics. student had an- But in actuality, M.IHC of the best .md finest U.S. Ill is carries a price tag : ii a l i an athletes watch from the sidelines as the more run as high as 5^,(XX) a piece for swered, "Maybe '"ortiiiiale and financially backed athletes take the !i(jh!weight aiid preferred ti- medals that they themselves probably could have tanium metal models, not to men- earned. tion the added expense of he was illegiti- When. ('!.(' junior. Patrick Reid and his family insuring the hikes against dam- moved to the United States in 19X2 from Ochos age and theft. mate." Rios, Jamaica. Patrick had no ideaof the possibili- "There was a wall in front of ties that awaited him in professional cycling. If the me. My speed was good, I was wheels of chance could have turned differently he younger than most of the other would have Brooks explained that the group had already competitors and healthy, but I competed in this year's summer Olympics. approached Father Dolan, the Dean of Student didn't have the finances" says As a freshman in Martin Van Duren High School Activities to ask for a women's clinic with a Patrick. On the verge of entering health care service that would meet the specific in Queens, Patrick received a dirt bike as a gift college, his education took pri- from his mother. After this informal introduction needs of women, since they represent 60% of the ority over racing and Patrick en- student body at CLC. With the new dorm open- to the sport, he began scanning the pages of rolled in St. John's University as cycling publications and watching the many tele- ing, additional concerns came up. The group then a Pre-Mcd student. He spent a vised competitions. "I got interested in cycling asked for a rape crisis center and a woman's year at St. John's before taking a waiching all the cycling events on cable TV.. It organization and support group that would pro- job in retail. Later he transferred was the love of riding and the speed that inspired vide a forum to voice emerging concerns. Father to CLC. me," says the 24 year old, political science major. Dolan has already offered to cover the cost of In the summer of 1991, in his "I went to my high school coach and asked him transportation for those seeking health care ser- how I could get involved." In his junior year his last major cycling competition, vices on the Rose Hill Campus. However, as one coach directed him to the Queens Cycling Team Patrick placed 16th out of the female student at the party noted after visiting the of Hushing. 200compctitors in the Coca-Cola health center at Rose I till for treatment of a yeast and KISS-FM sponsored, Flush- infection, "The facilities at Rose Hill ore ill Despite his late start in a sport that many indi- ing Race. An outstanding ac- viduals begin from childhood, Patrick progressed equipped to handle the situation." She also noted complishment considering that that the health care professional that she saw did dramatically. I le gave up his dirt bike for the more many of his fellow competitors professional lKs|>ced racing bike. His racing time not diagnose her problem correctly. Most women in that race were older and more students presently feel that Fnrdhom's health prac- increased from a 0.5 minute mile achieved in his experienced than he was. qualifying trials for the cycling team, to almost u titioners are not knowledgeable enough and that "I've never won, but I hud the the health care system is in need of reform. third of that time today. His times matched those speed loquulify forthcOlympic teiun,"snys Patrick. of Olympic cyclists who "I was a little disappointed with the smaller turn "In order to be a good cyclist you have to be light With his eye set on law school, he also works attained such limes with the help of "disc wheels". out. More people came to McOridc's parties. But hut strong. For some, it's discouraging when in a parl-iinc as a law clerk at the LcOoeuf, Lamb, Dine wheels arc solid wheels that arc put on the Iwus glad to sec thut those who came this time long distance race to he passed by a stronger and l
By John Stockcr Congratulations are in order for Daniel Elihu into the 1600s. Kramer, understanding this all Kramer and the Fordham University Theatre too well, innovatively leaves the burly gowns Company, whose production of AW's Well That and always present dark stone chambers in the Ends Well is probably the best thing to'hit Pope past and captures an audience with surround- Auditorium this season. It is quite refreshing to ings and garb they can rejate to (If this had see someone (Kramer) has finally realized been done with U.S.A. earlier in the semester, Shakespearean comedies can be well received, it would have resulted in a fresher presenta- understood, and most importantly appreciated tion). The Anita Hill scenario was quite clever. by the eyes and ears of a modern audience. The true standouts of this play lie in the The buxom and beautiful Helena (Anne supporting cast. The role of the Countess, Becker) spins her web of silk in order to ensnare played by Mary Bambach, was the epitome of Bertram (Anil Raman), a young lord, into mar- what a true Shakespearean bard should be. riage and the sack for a premiere bedding, no Never overacting, Bambach nailed her lines holds barred. Becker, who seems very comfort- and brought a jovial boost to the sometimes able with Shakespearean verse and overall stage lagging script. She emerges like a gust of wind, presence, is weighted down by, Raman, who and captures the attention of even the wander- gives a stale and dry portrayal of a character ing audience member. who should be full of rage. A monotone voice The ever-present clown figure, Lavatch does not cut it in an actor's quest to captivate an (Scott Beehner), dressed as a James Joyce audience. It is one thing to memorize Iook-a-like, conjures up laughter as would a Shakespeare, but truly another to be fluid and medieval court jester, hat, wand, and belled elf recognize the meaning of what one is saying. At shoes included. (I thought Marty Feldman had this, Bertram falls short. passed on, but it is rumored he is a sophomore With the ever-changing slides in the back- at CLC). ground, the play shifts from one time period to From a technical standpoint, All's Well That the next. The lords go off to war and the cos- Ends Well, is a lesson in the art of simplicity. Anne Becker and Philip La Salle from All's Well That Ends Well tume., designed by Michael Massee, change Less is more, and the stage and lighting prove from black tails and colored sashes "o desert this to be true. It looked as if close attention to making it difficult to hear the cast. But this was a sometimes difficult subject matter. Shell out camouflage pajamas. The use of multiple time detail was paid right down to the paint on the minor and the sound was otherwise quite good. the dough and see it (tomorrow night it's only a periods allows the audience to feel more com- floor of each ramp. Lighting accentuated the Looking at the over all delivery of this play, buck with your student I.D.). fortable with Shakespeare, which is sometimes entire cast and aided in setting the tone for each one could say that All's Well That Ends Well All's Well That Ends Well's run in the Pope overwhelming because of the insistence by scene. From on audio standpoint, on occasion, does well. Besides a few short comings, Kramer Auditorium extends through this Saturday. some directors to transport the audience back the music overlapped during dialogue, thus and company have put forth a coherent look at
Black 47 Sees New York MUSIC NOTES ByLorlMaJewskl -; Duran Dunn's new LP, The Wedding cade of living dangerously, A recent,resur- Through Irish Eyes Album, arriving in stores ihiS February, con- gence of 1980* s new wave is popping up all tains a song, "UMF (Ultimate Mind F**k)," over Manhattan to counteract the dreary, dis- which many will probably label a safe sex tune mal '90s, says club promoter Ron Cooke. because it suggests pleasure via concentration "People are dressing up again," says Cooke. rather than bodily contact. Singer Simon Le "They want to have fun. They don't Want this Bon told me he has another take on it, though; (economic) depression to get them down." "As far as I'm concerned, bead games are the Where can you find this bubbling, 80's techno- ultimate in unsafe sex."The album's firstsingle, pop nostalgia? Try Element on Tuesday nights "Ordinary World," should be in stores before ("Want to stop the world and melt with dsT' Christmas..,Ntne Inch Nails' Trent Reznor is asks its flyer), or the Limelight's "Licklt" in the presently recording the proper LP follow-up to chapel on Wednesdays, where a Boy George Pretty Mate Machine at the California home look-a-like recently bopped to a Dead or Alive where Sharon Tate was murdered. No truth to tune. Other clubs to check out include U.S.A., the rumor that he's renting it from vampire which opens in Times Square this week, and novelist Anne Rice, though. She doesn't own Webster Hall...Speaking of the '80s, Spandau the house that Reznor's presently renting for Ballet's Gary Kemp is receiving good notices approximately $9,000 a month (Rice, in fact, for his work as Whitney Houston's greedy just purchased a midtown condo). A NIN manager in The Bodyguard. Kemp got his feet spokesperson says the album, tentatively tilled wet in acting a few years ago co-starring with The Downward Spiral, shpuld be completed his brother Martin in The Krays... Deborah sometime this coming spring...Those who fre- Harry's new one isn't slated for release for quent the Limelight on Tuesday nights are another year, but it's got a working title: already aware of the club-within-a-club Com- DeboravationL,..If you've been to the movies munion, where goths, alternative music fans lately, you may have seen the trailer for the 11 New York's "own, Black 47. and others gather religiously to hear their fa- supposivcly steamy (and recently re-edited) vorite music. Communion organizers Dave Body of Evidence starring Madonna and Kendall, Tony Fletcher and Neville Wells Willem DaFoe. The Sex-y one wiil begin work on Abel Ferrara's Snake Eyes after the new By Brian Hayes know a good thing when they see it and have year,..The tres Chic guitarist and legendary They're Irish. They're political. Their singer here in New York, where they play weekly at token the show on the road. Joining the trio on producer Nile Rodgcrs co-produced David is well-known for his jovial personality and Paddy Reilly's pub on Second Avenue. When '•the trek across the U.S. are Meat Beat Mani- Black 47 is slated to play, it is impossible to get festo, Ultramarine and Orbital, who brought Bowie's upcoming solo release, The two arc sometimes preachy lyrics. And a few years back presently mixing it attheHitPactory...Lookfor they played the Rom Skellor at Rose Hill. in if you don't get there well before show time the tour to its birthplace here in New York City on December 1...You've witnessed the recent a. new album from the Stlngmeister in Wait a minute. V2 played Fordham? like the regulars do. '60s and '70s revivals, Well, the '80s have only March.,.Legcndary Queen guitarist Brian May No, the band's name is Black 47, and although Though Kirwan was born in Ireland, he cred- been over for three years now, but people are hits the road soon in the warm-up slot for Guns they obviously share much in common with its New York City with the shaping of his band's already missing tho frivolous, extravagant de- 'N' Roses. Eire's favorite sons, Black 47's lead singer is music, and not the Emerald Isle, though he says hardly aware of U2's music. their idea is to have listeners "see New York "I'm pretty flattered to be compared to U2," through an immigrant's eyes." He classifies says Lorry Kirwan as he lounges in an EMI their sound as "New York music," however. conference room recently. "I've heard they are "The whole idea was to get the beauty and playing to the cross-section of New York." pretty good. I don't have any of their records or sadness of the uilcann pipes and mix it with the Kirwan and the rest of the band, a New York audiences on purpose. anything, but people tell me they aroquitc amaz- Now York guitar sound," Kirwaln says. "I City cop Chris Byrne, uileann pipes, former Dcxys "I don't write political songs to make a point," ing." couldn't get over the two sounds. I'm sure they Midnight Runner Geoff Blythe, saxophone, Fred ho says, "I write them because I am political," Quito colncidcntally, U2's heralded guitarist were never played together before. Parcells, trombone, David Conrad on bass and Nonetheless, the questions Black 47 raises in The Edge thinks Black 47 is amazing. A few "I don't listen to the radio or anything, so the Thomas llumlin, drums, are very supportive of their lyrics are necessary since no one else is months back ha said ho would not appear on music you hoaron the street* Is iho kind of music Irish causes, so it's not surprising that many Black talking about such issues, according to Kirwan. MTV's 120Minutes unless tho channel showed wo play. It's a product of New York." 47 songs focus on Irish problems (they look tholr "Tills country has been living in u nightmare for Black 47's video for "40 Shades of Blue," a song And the people of Now York have taken name from the year of tho devastating Irish potato tho last 12 years," Kirwan says. "I really foci that off their forth-coining album produced by Ric notice, Block 47 was recently named Best New famine). ATI oven though their audience is Ameri- politicians can't show any kind of a loft wing view Oeusck, who ulso produced their now tiolf-titted Band at tho Now York Music Awards, an award can, Ihoy can relate to their songs about Imprisoned or anything that'sextrcmeortheywon'tgctclcctcd, ill'. Kirwuln accepted proudly and fools tho band Irish activist JoeDohcrly and revolutionary James So I think it's come down to tho writers and Dluck 47'K unk|uu mix of rock, folk, rap, ami rightly deserved. Connolly. Black 47 has managed lo raise aware- musicians to actually put vlows out there that have dunce hull music blended with u clussic Gaelic "Wo don't ploy lo tho suburban college kids ness among tho second- oml third-generation Irish not boon spoken. sound hus uttruclcd u lot more farm than just The who como to CBOB's," Kirwann says. "Wo who como lo soo them. But, though Kirwan is glad "We have this soapbox to got upon," ho says. "I lidgu, however, 'die bund hus u huge following play to the working class, the lower class. That's people are learning something from his band's think we should bo up on it." where our roots are. Wo're Iho band that's songs, ho maintains that he is not instructing his December 9,1992 - CLC Observer - Page 9 ARTS She's With The Band Again But this time Pamela DesBarres isn't sleeping with them. By Lori Majcwski to failed rock star Michael DesBarres. Set in the "Up next, the world's most famous groupie!" lectual 14-year-old son, Nick, whom she had lot of loose sex isn' t good either, but getting to late 1970s and 80s, Take Another Little Piece... Presently on tour to promote her second with her former husband, Michael. Both i..~n in know people, finding out if you want to be finds the former member of Frank Zappa's book, Take Another Little Piece of My Heart her life are proud of her work, she says, espe- with them, you can't actually do that any- favorite all-girl band, the GTOs among many (Morrow), Pamela DesBarres says she never cially Nick, who read / 'in With the Band when he more." of the same rockers, though she's now admitted gave herself this title. But when talk show hosts was 11. The result, she says, is that musicians are backstage on her own name. like Sally Jessy Raphael and Joan Rivers intro- "I was so worried he was going to think his almost impossible to get to. "If I were a The book's endearing quality lies in the fact duce her as the Queen of the Groupies, she can mom was some loose woman,'' she says, laugh- teenager today," she says, 'Td be beating my that DesBarres doesn't act like the celebrity she understand why. Afterall, her first book, I'm ing. "But when I asked him what he thought, he head against the wall trying to meet Prince. has become. After she hobnobs with the likes of With the Band, was — literally — a kiss-and- said, 'Oh mom, you're just as good as Stephen It'd be just horrible." DesBarres admits it's Bob Dylan, Dion or George Harrison, she re- tell memoir of her life in the sixties' music King' — his favorite writer. I think it was almost close to impossible for even her, an industry lays the story back to her readers like any wide- scene which reads like the Who's Who of fiction anyway because it all took place so many insider, to get near Prince. eyed fan would. It's hard to believe she can Rock'N'Roll; LedZeppelin, The Rolling Stones years before." But there's plenty of people DesBarres can keep a foot in both camps. and Jim Morrison When DesBarres found herself stumbling dur- get to, including her good friends Don Johnson "I don't gush or gave her more than ing the writing of Take Another Little Piece..., and Melanie Griffith, Tom Cruise, Warren anything, although just autographs. Nick, who, with his beautiful long, blonde hair Beatty (who originally«wanted to make I'm But two decades sometimes it's hard looks like a fu- later, DesBarres is no for me not to," she ture rocker him- longer the groupie says. "I don't rave self, helped his who frequently found in front of them, mother recall herself backstage in 'Oh, I'm so excited and write down "I'm this 44-year-old woman with the arms of rock gods. to be here,'or other- certain events a teen-aged son! It sounds so "I'm this 44-year- wise I wouldn't be the two lived old woman with a there." through to- unseemly to be called 'The teen-aged son!" Inside, though, gether. World's Most Famous Groupie!" DesBarres says while this die-hard Beatle While not an eating breakfast in her fan's heart still beats active groupie hotel room at the Plaza. like an obsessed during the 80s, "It sounds so teeny-bopper.'s DesBarres was able to witness what the crazy unseemly to be call- when she talks with backstage world had evolved into when Michael With the Band into a movie), Patty ing me "The World's « one of her idols. was asked to sing with the Powerstation in 1985 D'Arbanville, and Dennis Hopper, among oth- Most Famous jj, "George after Robert Palmer declined the offer to join ers. And DesBarres insists that none of her pals Groupie.' I guess it's g Harrison actually Duran Duran members John Taylor and Andy or rock world acquaintances had a problem going to take a couple j* thoughtlwascute!" Taylor and ex-Chic drummer Tony Thompson with her exposing their lives in either book. more books to get in- J DesBarres shrills, on tour, "They found it endearing and cute," shesaid. troduced as author!" 1 recalling a time "I wasn't really into Duran Duran or the But there was at least one fragile rock ego Either that or she'll a, when the Beatle Powerstation," she says, "but I got a kick out of who couldn't take the press: her old flame, have to write a few g complimented her at hanging out with them because so many other Jimmy Page. Not only did he snub DesBarres moreofhercelebrated £ a party. "He actu- people were. They were real popular with the after the first book came out, But he referred to first-person pieces for ally would have girls. I'm sure Michael indulged." her as a "bimbo" during a interview at a radio Cosmopolitan. Pamela DesBarres liked to have taken But the scene has changed tremendously over station. Obviously, Page was one of the people Music fans expect- me home that night, but the last few years, DesBarres says, due mostly to who couldn't let DesBarres' groupie past re- ing juicy gossip on their favorites may be he's a married guy and I wasn't going to do the emergence of tremendous security precau- main there. disappointed with DesBarres' sophomore ef- it" tions and, of course, AIDS. "What an asshole," she says. "He's real self- fort, though. While I'm With the Band features Twenty years ago apropositon from a Beatle "There are no where near as many groupie involved. He's someone who doesn't go far a mostly teen-aged, gushing, googly-eyed would have been a dream come true for the girls as there were trying to get near the bands outside himself." DesBarres who drooled at the sight of any guy Reseda, California native, but these days she's years ago," she says. "A lot of it has to do with Is she still upset with the rock legend? with a guitar. Take Another Little Piece of My very monagamous and committed to her "gor- the fact that they can't get back stage at these "No," she says firmly. "He's doing a band Heart (A Groupie Grows Up) shows the strug- geous" boyfriend of three years, 24-year-old bigger venues. But a lot of it also has to do with with David Coverdale! Let's be serious!" gling adult who had tired of a drug-infested Jimmy Thrill, who — surprise! — is a musi- the AIDS thing. It's a real sad time that people music scene and endured a troubled marriage cian. She's also dedicated to her highly-intel- can' t experience a lot of fun sex. I mean, a whole Review When will John Leguizamo hit it big? Soon, if Spic-O-Rama has anything to do with it. By Paul Wontorek What will it take to make a star out of John the Gigante family (that means big for those of professional help." Leguizamo? you who missed Spanish classes) in Spic-O- Mambo Mouth had fun toying When his celebrated one-man show, Mambo Rama. Our narrator for the evening is Miggy, with the images of Latinos in Mouth opened at the American Place Theatre a hip-hop grade-school kid with baggy pants, our society, but Spic-O-Rama is two years ago to rave reviews, it seemed the buck teeth and a liking for comic books. It is more like therapy on stage. It Colombian actor was well on his way. He his big brother, Crazy Willie's wedding day makes for compelling theater. showed great acting range and a unique writ- and he is wondering what life will be like once Leguizamo's character in ing ability that really capitalized on his his protector is gone and worried about all of Danny Leiner' s short film, Time turmoiled, lower-class upbringing. Parts of the yelling that his parent's engage in night Expired, is similar to Manny the the show were taped for a popular HBO com- after night. Will his life ever change? WiU he Fanny, the hysterical drag queen edy hour and Hollywood did knock on John's ever escape from Jackson Heights? that walked 8th Avenue looking door, but his big film efforts so far have been We meet everyone at the wedding in indi- for tricks in Mambo Mouth. pretty unspectacular (Whispers in the Dark, vidual monologues: Crazy Willie, who re- Here, the same incarnation is Revenge, Casualties of War). cently returned from Desert Storm; another known as Ruby. He did, however, appear in last year's brother who is bound to a wheelchair and is not A manicurist living and work- Hangin' with the Homeboys, a charming little accepted by his blood relatives; a third brother ing in Brooklyn, Ruby spent film that critics did notice, if audiences did who believes that ho is Lawrence Olivicr's some lime in prison and carried not. Now, Lcguizaino awaits the release of love child and is destined for the stage; Gladyz, out a romance in the house with what could bo his big break: the rolo of Luigi his mother that works in a laundromat trying to Bobby, her white-bread in tho big-budget, high-appeal children's take core of one too many children; and alco- cellmate. Now, Bobby is re- movie, Super Mario Brothers, which will be holic patriarch Felix, who barely looks at his leased and has to go back to life released next summer. Ho Is also working on children, let speak talk to them. All of the with his wife. Will ho leave his hit own screenplay, titled Whito Chocolate, characters havo tho advantage of coming from wife for tho true satisfaction (hat which U a collaboration with his stage direc- Leguizamo'! head: ho not only brings tho he finds with Ruby? Will Ruby John Leguizamo tor, Potor Askin, which may finally gut him a coinody to the pathoti, but also fools groat putupwlth losing him? Will his lultablo script. sympathy for theso people who nro obviously wifo kill him? But for now, ho has returned to Now York, very close to hit life. This it an amusing effort to explore some fascinating to see a straight man (according to where thoatorfolk havo embraced hit return in What distinguishes this piece from Mambo real issues in a lightwclghlcomcdy, Tho acting report!) find so much in these roles. He li • hli bolt work yot, Splc-O-Rama, And Just In Mouth is tho emotion* running beneath tho is all satisfactory, but Leguizamo definitely fascinating actor to watch ami hli talent stems enso that wasn't enough, Tlau Expired, un- humor, Tho show starts with tho wanting that stanch out for tho Insight that ho brings to tho limitless. otliercharming little film starring Lcguiztmio, "This Latin family is not representative of all rolo of Ruby. Ho has shown a real knack for So now that ho li still shining In small films has Opened til Film forum on I luuiton Slrccl. Latin families. It Is • unique and individual bringing Hispanic women and Iransveslllcs and Off-Dmadway. will someone please make Ixguizamo portrays nil of I he incinltcrs of case. IfyourfamllyUllkethlsone,ples*eicck out of cliche*! and into the real world. It's this man a star? Ills time has come. Page 10 - CLC Observer - December 9,1992 MOLIMO presents a 26th Anniversary
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i I _4 A I. December 9,1992 - CLC Observer - Page 11 V. • i OBSERVATIONS The Okseiyerh&s the following It comes with a promise of magic and plenty, this positions open; season to be jolly, but not for the many huddled in the warmth of subway cars and stations, sleeping on grates and collecting their Christmas dinners from crowded shelters. Commentary Editor In New York alone the numbers of persons on public Photography Editor assistance increased by 9.4 percent from the previ- Photographers ous year to over one million for this year. It still Graphic Artists remains a bleak future for many New Yorkers, despite the numerous promises of the election cam- and Reporters paign. And, still, for many of us these promises will not be realized, not for want of trying, but simply because it is impossible to achieve all the idealized wishes. Please contact the Observer Office in Room 420, or call 636 -6255 We have seen decreases in spending here at Fordham, cutbacks in essential services, and tuition increases. Nationwide other schools are suffering much more drastic cutbacks in financial aid coufs offerings.
As we contemplate this season and the coming new year, though we see our burdens as being great, there are many others who are facing the end of the year with greater dread, and no prospects at all for iiiiiiini imiiiiiiiii the future.
Let us embrace the season of good cheer, giving a little, not only from our pockets, but also from our hearts. F0RI1HAM tiNtVI-R'SITYlil st,i;r.N:,C::<:>irN:j;iyvj-j
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Music Reviews Review By Adam Wolvek Ferrara: Anthrax to moke Exodus 'unique sound (if s the Exodus sound one mokes when unknowingly strum- Force of Habit ming a guitar strung with barbed wire). As Bad As Usual Capitol They really lost me (when they decided to cover the Rolling Stones' "Bitch" by adding Exodus once had Kirk Haimnett of Metallica ever so Doors-like "Touch Me" horns (feeble). But behold, up on the ho- in their line-up. Exodus oncdhad a place in the This album is not enjoyable, entertaining, or rizon lay Camelot, or as it is Bay Area "Thrash" scene, alongside Slayer fun at parties. This is the album you listen to better known, the Angelika. and Megadeth. Exodus once had a certain when you find out that your IQ has dropped SO With her radiating blue neon amount of talent and creativity. Now, though. points, your wallet was stolen by a member of lights, she drew me closer to her Exodus seems intent on possessing the devil Congress, and your love interest has left you for and invited me in to sample her (along with large sums of residual cash). someone with hair in their ears. This is the CD fruits. Bad Lieutenant, the most There is no way to describe what has been that you test your theories of frisbee-like aero- coveted of those fruits, lay wait- excreted on their fifth album, Force of Habit. dynamics on. ing for my pluck and as if guid- I could have recorded this album just by But most of all, this is the CD that will make ing my hand to her soft breast, hammering a metal garbage can while cupping Capitol Records strongly consider :-iver sign- she begged me to view. After my mouth and making a "crowd noise," while ing a metal act again. such an orgasmic experience the slamming my head into an enormous rubber anticipation for the movie surged band stretched from Windows of The World to Carnival Art through my body as currents sent the bottom of the Hudson. Welcome to Vas Llegas me twitching as if it was judg- But let me tell you: Exodus has a way with Beggars Banquet ment day in the chair. lyrics. It amounts to the speculative, poetic Abel Ferrara shows flaw- genius which could evolve from a meeting You have to love any bond that wear shirts in lessly that independent Ameri- with Charles Manson and Ralph Kiner. Just their publicity shot proclaiming "Morrissey is can film is still alive and willing listen to these nifty song titles: "Thorn In My Murder." to confront the realities of our Side," their we-told-you-we'd-make-it song Welcome to Vas Llegas is a very impressive Harvey Keitel in Bad Lieutenant. sometimes sick society. His cre- to all that never believed in them; "One Foot In debut from California-based Carnival Art. A ation was not made for the squeamish, for it The Grave," how heroin is popular again; hard, clean, punchy, driving sound emulates Bad Lieutenant leaves nothing to the imagination. Each scene "Count Your Blessings," materialism and the from every song. A grinding machine with Directed By Abel Ferrara is shot demanding that you, the viewer, be- separation of classes; "Architect of Pain," an sincerity. One cannot place these guys in any Aries Films come one with the subject matter. As two 11-minute epic journey into the armpit of genre. They could be hardcore — except they young men rape a nun on an altar, Ferrara asks Marquis De Sade; "Fuel For The Fire," a pro- all have long hair. They could be metal...Nan, By John Stacker you to weigh the moral wrongs of the act with Gulf War anthem; and my favorite, "When It they're too intelligent. It was Friday night at the Stacker home front the overall sexual draw of the scene. A later Rains It Pours," about Murphy's Law (not They remind me of the band A House, a drop and the holiday cheer had gone stale like the day scene exposes the bad lieutenant (Harvey Morton's Salt). Exodus is to creativity what in the oceans of college music. The single, old turkey that had set up permanent residence Keitel) kneeling at the feet of Jesus Christ, Steven Segal is to fine cinema. "Sucker Punch," an off-beat, foot-stomping in my refrigerator. I was through giving thanks asking forgiveness for his myriad of sins. and mischief was on my young grayish mind. Gary Holt and Rick Hunolt wail on their anthem, typifies their musical and theoretical Visually, some may find this film blasphe- As I skimmed through the Voice, articles about guitars like self-conscious men concerned with knowledge combined with talent and feeling. mous, but in the end, Ferrara, as many direc dog groomingsunkme deeper in depression and the size of their gerutalia, showing sporadic Vas Llegas is a realm where all acts whojus t try tors before have done, grapples with the ques .the omnipresent phone sex ads gave me a quick bits of mechanical talent. Steve "Zetro" Souza to make money and achieve fame dwell. tion of divine redemption regardless of the chuckle. But behold, the film section to the (no' where as talented as John Philip) sounds On a scale of five Wayne Newtons, U'2s, austere weight of the sin. rescue, a full page ad for Abel Ferrara's new melodic at times, but constipated at others. Sigfreid and Roys, Martin and Lewises and With New York City as" his playground, shocker. Bad Lieutenant. As every film buff New members Mike Butler (bass) and John Robert Goulets, I'd give it a three and three- Keitel uses "his badge as carte blanche to in knows, the Angelika runs midnight showings of Tempesta (drums) add a touch of old school quarters. dulge his, many habits. The drugs have neve: certain movies on Friday and Saturday nights. been freer, running the gamete from pot to Eleven thirty rolled around, I had just enough heroine with mounds of coke in-between, and time to grab my garb and make a mad dash for the sex is wild, kinky, and contains multi thel train. partners, male, female and other. When two Getting Away from As I entered the silver dragon the somber young Jersey girls steal daddy's cor and ven faces of my fellow strap-hangers could be read ture into the city, their ride is interrupted by like a book. A long hard week at a job they Keitel as he commands one of the two to give the Christmas probably hated and then back to the miserable him a fantasy blow-job and insists that the existence of their one room studio that was other show him her ass as he masturbates in the situated over an all-night strip joint. Now that's middle of a less than busy New York street. Al what I call living. The brassy conductor bel- this for a broken tail light. Tourists lowed out,"Houston Street," and I was up- As the bad lieutenant, Harvey Keitel, shines chucked by the silver dragon. in his best performance since Mean Streets. Emerging into the cold night air, the city He is not afraid to endeavor the taboos of ou through black and white and revealed its players. The players that dwelled by puritanical society. The raw energy and cha color photographs, those re- the light of the night and then crawled back into otic power of his character carries this film markable men and women their coffin's when first light shown. I strolled from mediocrity to one of the best films of the whose contributions have en- up Houston Street passing a few "family" year. Ferrara and Keitel score big and aid in riched our national life. Among owned businesses, and gave a quick hello to the insuring that independent the "legends" are Helen Hayes, local man behind the stick. American film has not vanished. Jim Henson, Dizzy Gillespie, Stephen Sondhcim, H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Leonard sewn, 945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street. Ad- viable force. In the history of Western Culture, Bernstein and Tom Wolfe. mission for students is $4.00. (212) 570-3676. this coexistence of enemies is a notable instance "Karsh: American Leg- of productive sharing of ideas and cultures ad- ends " will be on view through Museum of American Folk Art mits conflict and crisis. January 24, 1993 at the Inter- Visiones del Pueblo: The Folk Art of Latin The exhibition will be on view through national Center of Photogra- America presents the living culture of Latin December 20, 1992. The Jewish Museum is phy Midtown, 1333 Avenue of America through diverse objects from seven- temporarily located at the New York Historical the Americas at 43rd Street, teen countries that arc not ordinary seen outside Society, 170 Central Park West at 77th Street. Gallery admission for students the localized communities that produced them. Admission for students is $3.00. (212) 399- x is $2.50. (212) 860-1783. Since pre-Columbian times, folk art has been 3391. s a primary vehicle through which the people of £ Whitney Museum of Amerl- Latin American have expressed their dreams And for all you traditionalists •Jj vun Art and fears, courted their lovers, amused their 3 Jcan-MichclBosquiatisamong children, worshipped their gods, and honored New York State Theater I1 a small number of Hispanic- their ancestors. In modern times it continues to The world'smost popular ballot, The Nutcracker, I African-American artists to be an important device for relating to the physi- celebrates it's 100th anniversary this year, Pre- S have achieved international cal, social and political worlds. sented first by tho Russian Imperial Ballet in St.. Jean-Michel Basquiat, 1985: His work is recognition during his lifetime. The exhibition will IK on view through Petersburg on December 17,1892 it has become currently on display at the Whitney Museum This retrospective examines January 3, If 93 at the Museum of American a holiday tradition across the United States as through over 90 works tho full Folk Art, 2 Lincoln Square. Admission is free. well as from Japan to England, Russia to Africa. range of Basquiat's brbf nine- Uy Hcth Karp (212)585-9533. This season's'production at Lincoln Center year career before his death at ago 27 of a drug Yes tt's holiday time in the Big Apple. features a one-ton Christmas tree, an on-stagc overdose. Linus, traffic, and xuntus on every corner. I Icrc Tho Jewish Museum snowstorm that involves dozens of bushels of Dusqulnt first gained attention as a graffiti arc u few suggestions to get you away from Convivennciu: Jews, Muslims and Christians paper snow to a grand finale that consist of close artist with spray-painted phrases signed "SAMO" Rockefeller Center uml nil those tourists. in Medieval Spain examines cultural interrela- to a quarter of million waits of lighting the on urban surfaces in lower Manhattan, but ho is tionships among Jews, Muslims, and Christians most used hy (ho New York City Ballet in any most noted for combining words and symbols on production. liiliTMUtloiiul Center of ('holography Mid- in the centuries from the Muslim conquest of brightly-colored can vases that reflect tho cultural The New York State Theater is lo- to'VII Spain in 711 to tho defeat of tho Inttt Muslim und tho ethnic richness of contemporary America. cated at Lincoln Center between 62nd and 63 nl Kunh: American l*gen CLC Magician: Larry Maples By Karen Sbaschnlg This being exam time, wouldn't it be some- thing if CLC freshman and self-proclaimed magician Larry Maples could miraculously pull a 10-page paper out of a hat? Well, while this trick hasn' t been performed yet (as far as we know). Maples, 18, has plenty of other ones up his sleeve. At a recent magic show held in the Plaza Cafe, Maples walks out on stage fashionably Two of Tom's Big Boys dressed for his high class act in black tuxedo By Paul Wontorek tails. Maples pulls out all the stops to get the Tom of Finland. Ever heard of him? very large crotches. The themes of domination audience's interest peaked. If you have, it's not the type of thing that you and submission play heavily into the sexual Maples takes fire, turns it into a scarf and would walk around a Jesuit University talking situations that are created. Although sado- then — Presto! — a bird appears. Attempting about. He's a hugely popular artist in certain masochism also features greatly, it is rare to to watch closely is futile, for his hand is too circles, but to most people here in America, see a Tom of Finland piece that depicts any quick, leaving one awestruck. remains, a mystery. But now with a full-length pain. Tom's men are quite happy, in fact. Traditionally, magicians never reveal their documentary about his life and work being re- Finnish filmmaker Ilppo Pohjola directed secrets, so ask Maples how hedoes these, tricks leased nation-wide, titled Daddy and the Muscle this film, which is a combination of interviews and the response you'll get is typical. Academy, Tom of Finland may be on his way to with the artist before his death and some of the "By knowing the secret people are not go- becoming as popular as the Marky Mark Calvin men who run his company in California, ex- ing to gain anything at all because they won't Klein posters. amples of his artwork, and recreations of typi- know how to do the trick anyway," Maples According to the provocative film, he has cal Tom of Finland fantasies. These scenes says. "Plus, knowing the secret doesn't add Magician Larry Maples feature large men with large "features" posing taught gay men how to dress. He has brought the any suspense to it cither." But when he goes to his audience and tries to get them involved, and working out for the camera. The entire whispcrcd-about leather and "Daddy" scenes a magic show, he says, he is not surprised at all (with much kicking and screaming of course on film has a very hip look to it, and it owes some out in the open and into fashion. The gay culture because he knows how they perform their the parlicipatorscnd). During oncof the illusion debt to Jennie Livingstone's Paris is Burning, would be radically different had it not experi- tricks. acts Maples performs in the Plaza Cafe, he asks which had a similar format. enced the art of Tom of Finland, who died last Maples' interest in magic started when, at a volunteer from the audience to produce a year at his home in well, Finland. The film's largest fault is that it seems to the age of nine, he became totally fascinated dollar, which he proceeds to tear up. He then Tom began drawing his sexual fantasies while hove been produced by the Tom of Finland with It and yearned to, re ad every book he could puts the shredded dollar into an envelope and in the Navy during World War H. Mis experi- company. It plays like a long commercial to on the subject. When ho readied 13 he entered mixes it up with other envelopes. He selects ences mostly involved young Gorman soldiers, sell magazines. That's OK, Playboy produced a premiere showcase for magicians at Mostly one, but discovers (hut he did not choose Ihc one mid most of his curly images arc disturbing Hugh Hefner's recent documentary. Daddy Magic in Manhattan and became the youngest with the shredded single. But have no fear. He domination scenes with somewhat menacing and the Muscle Academy brings up some hmngician ever to perform there, More re- (curs open an orange and finds the other half of muscular soldiers luking younger men with swas- Interesting Ideas: certainly these Images have cently, Maples up|X!arcd in ucomincicial shown the dollar bill inside. helped shaped gay men's fantasies, but some tikas prominent, whether wuving behind them on video channels M'lV and VII-1 for Bonnie One of Muplcs'most p< uicks is one on u flag or wrapped around (he men's muscular of the claims of the film seem a little far out. Roitt's "Luck of the Draw" lour, performing which Harry lloudini first did in the 1920's. arms. Another tiling that in interesting arc (he men feats of card magic. Mnplcs puts himself into un oak-packaged crate Mis artwork miicle it into New York via fitness who (ho film calls 'Tom's Men," These ate Maples met his assistant, Andrea I'crricr, in which his assistant Andrcn Ferrier then sonls, magu/.inus ni firsl, The Tom of Finland man has fans of his work. 'Hie men who modeled for 1988, Ihc two have collaborated on shows Hint Fouler then climbs ulop (lie crnle and u curliiin very distinct fcnliires, Ho is alwuys muscular, him, (ho kind of men Unit he has porlrnycd for were well-received by audiences at Ihc Show- is dra|K'd over her und Ihc box, Astonishingly, over-developed, In fuel, 'Iliey have lingo CIIUMIM, yearn. The Idea lluil Tom of I'inlniul IN their big boat Hold nmirnsliu), Admittedly umlnlKiurd Mnplcs soon appears on lop of Ihc box while hul|;iii|', biceps, snake-thin hips, chiseled feu- "Daddy" is u kinky, almost sweet sentiment World Ynclil Cruise Lines, Andrcn IN Inside Ihc wooden box with u totally lines and most iinpoiluiilly, very |iri>iiiincol, (hut gives (ho film mi interest ing wipe. No aimilcur nifl|;U'ian, Mnplcs readmit out to different oulfitnn, Iliiivo, I,tiny Maples, Druvol Page 14 - CLC Observe^- December 9,1992 OBSERVER BULLETIN BOARD A BIG SHOUT OUT TO THF CHICKS I'm hoping to see a certain Observer • To all of my pals: Merry Christinas! Dr. Me Bride- The verdict is in-1 am IN 406- PINKHEAD, MOISTURIZER worker under my tree this Christmas^ See you next year! NOT guitly! WOMAN, - Love, Greg - Love, Sheila - Love, Tara MEG THE MOUTH, MONO-WOMAN ******* ******* (GET WELL). AND THE WOMAN ******* WITH THE I LOVE JOHN TAYLOR! •To everyone I know: MERRY SHAVED BACK NECK CHRISTMAS!!! ******* Vielka, (INDIAN NAME) Hey! There's a certain synonym for - Love, Tina the word... oh, never mind! ******* LOVE- BUDDHA- HEAD To Mils M. (lunch?), V. (he's mine!), E. From: The Explorer (the Club), T. (you've got a strange Dear Jorge- Next time, tie !t ON me! ******* sense of humor...), ******* - Love Tara M.G., J .(another criuse?). J.W.B. ******* To Amanda-1 love you just the way you (party?!), John (you old man), G.A., Merry Christmas and Happy New Year are, DESPITE WHAT LORI AND Legs, R.M., and all the rest, have a very to everyone at CLC especially Vielka, TONY SAY! Merry CHRISTMAS!! Jesse, Anastasia, Mo, Danette, Manie, Dear Tara, Oh, By the way, Merry Christmas to - Anastasia Mario, etal... I think a cold shower would do you all!! ******* - Kieran good! - Chinese Hair Love (unbounded), Dear Beth- HAPPY CHANUKKAH ******* Everyone who knows you from a half to a whole. - Love Tara ******* Vielka- Nightmare Scenario: The Mouse, deciding not to take anymore of our See you at the met (non... mais KALA XPISTOUYENA KAI XPONIA Anastasia, pourquoi?) Don't stop studying till the abuse, clicks and drags each editor into POLLA TO THE HELLENIC SOCIETY I'm glad it was you who (hey picked end- next semester come out and have a oblivion. Good news - we'll no longer to be the enemy. I couldn't have asked DRINK WITH US . Staten Island can't have to do layout! Merry Christmas to - LOVE,GREG for a better opponent be THAT FAR (can it?), and remember the Observer family - Mina Have a mischievous Christmas. Oh, and -GERARD AWAITS!!! ******* Dear Debbie, just for the record- you may have gotten (sans banana!) 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Make $2,000-$4,0 Tae Kwon Do Takes Burke To Great Places in Fort Lee, New Jersey, just over the George RAMS LOCK HORNS Washington bridge, may have been the deciding factor to come to Fordham. Only months later Burke finished as an alternate to Perezon the U.S. National Team. Perez trained Burke extensively. He taught him By John Cununlngs strategy, fakes, control over your opponent, and* The Fordbam Rams Men's Basketball team for several seconds, holding his head. When overall good fighting tactics. Perez also taught opened their 1992-£ a losing note, falling to the Buckner tried to sit up, he removed his hands from Burke proper use of his fighting skills which was Rams from the University of Rhode Island, 85-59, his forehead, revealing a bloody gash along his not taught at his old school. Burke said, he also on Tuesday, December 1, at the Rose Hill gymna- left temple area. Buckner was quickly removed to owes a lot of his success to Harvey Berkey who sium, before a crowd of 2,381. the Fordham dressing room, by team physician helped Perez train Burke. Berkey acted sort of as It was a tale of two games, as Fordham led 29- Doctor George Zambetti, and team trainer Jim a trainer helping with fighting strategy and work- 23 at halftime, only to be outscored in the second Wilson. He received four stitches, and returned to out drills. Berkey (also a black belt) was a student half, 62-30. the bench before the end of the contest. of Perez who used his free time to help Burke and Fordham led 18-6 early in the first half, sparked The Fordham team, who trailed by ten at the Perez with his classes. In 1990 Burke took the gold by six quick points by junior forward Sherwin time of Buckner's injury, seemed very distracted at the U.S. Olympic Sports Festival. Content. Rhode Island then went on a 14-4 run, after it. Rhode Island capitalized, and led by as During the Summer before his junior year. capped by a three pointer by local product^ Astoria) much as 28 late in the game. Burke was accepted to Mountain Warfare junior guard Abdul Fox, to cut Fordham's lead to "I was really pleased with the way we played in School in California where he learned sport two, 22-20. the first half," Fordbam coach Nick Macarchuk climbing and mountain survival and tactics. He Fordham's Rams then went on their own 7-0 said, summarizing his team's performance, "but was one of sixteen mid shipman (officer in run, highlighted by a Sean Hope lay-up, on a fine the second half was a much different story." training for Navy Marine Corp.) and one of ten pass from Darren Deschryver, to give them a 29- who graduated. 20 lead. Just before the first half ended, Rhode In 1991 Burke moved up to the heavy weight Island's Mike Brown and Mike Moten added free class. During bis junior year at Fordham (91 - throws to make it 29-23, at the half. 92), Burke came back from not competing for The second half was a different story, as Rhode RAMS GAME NOTES Junior Sherwin Con- a while because of a broken arm, and won the Island came out smoking. Junior forward Andre tent led Rams with 17 points, despite going 1-9 U.S. Cup as well as his third straight New Samuel, sophomore guard Jason Alexander, and from the free throw line rams a putrid 12-29 Burke and teacher, Herbert Perez, work out Jersey state title. senior center Mike Moten combined to score 21 of from the line as a team Rhode Island with six by sparring together. In February of '92 Burke competed in the Rhode Island's 22 points in a 22-5 run, that gave players in double figures, led by Andre Samuel U.S. Open in Colorado; his first international Rhode Island a 45-34 lead. Fordham neverrecov- ByJP with 15 Game had local flavor to it, U.R J. head tournament. Burke placed third in the tourna- ered, and didn' t get within ten points the rest of the Sean Douglas Burke was your average youth coach Al Skinner(wbo starred with ABA Nets) ment beating Korea (usually the best) but lost to way. from Malverne, and 5 of 13 Ram players from growing up in Glen Rock, New Jersey. He played Chinese Taipei. This made him work harder A scary incident occurred at the 13 minute mark Vsw York metro area Fordham with big local baseball and soccer and other sports just as most and push himself to his limits. of the second half, whei Fordham senior guard children did. It was not until the eighth grade, games coming up...l2\10 St. John's at Rose By the end of May 1992, Burke won the Dave Buckner was kno ced to the floor while when the towns soccer program for his age group HU1...12/12 at Iona..l2\21at Manhattan Heavy Weight National Championship in drivingtherigbtbaseline Buckner lay motionless fell apart, that Sean (at the age of 14) became Hampton, Virginia. One month later he earned interested in Tae Kwon Do. It took some petsuad- a spot as an alternate on the national te^m going ing but he talked his parents into letting him try it. to Barcelona. In October of that same year, he Burke said that he needed something to keep him won the U.S. Cup. The eight different weight in shape and he wanted to learn self defense. At class winners were to be sent to Venezuela, but that time be bad no idea nor any serious ambitions SPORTS WRITERS NEEDED!! plans have been changed due to government toward achieving what he has today. problems in that country. A new trip has been Burke's original school for Tae Kwon Do, be planned for the end of January . The destina- said, was not that great and was not a fighting tion is still unknown. FOR THE CLC OBSERVER. school. It did not promote tournament fighting As travel is very expensive. Burke has found which was what Burke felt he really wanted and it difficult to raise money for his tournaments needed. In 1988, four years after starting. Burke and just as hard to find sponsors. Burke's very earned his black belt. That same year everything busy schedule of maintaining a 3.3 grade point would turn around for him. average with a double major of History and GROWING SPORTS SECTION After watching the 1988 Olympics Burke knew Sociology along with his training and the what he wanted. At the 1988 National Champion- LOOKING FOR WRITERS TO COVER: ROSE HILL SPORTS PRO SPORTS ATHLETE PROFILES CONTACT: SPORTS EDITOR AT 636-6255 OR 636 6256!!!!!!!! Burke on the winner's platform, receiving the gold medal at the US Heavyweight National Championships. ships in Columbus, Ohio, Burke wuichcd Herbert R.O.T.C. program leave him little or no time to Perez ('87 World Cup gold medalist and '92 earn money for hit! trips or even any social activi- Olympic gold medalist at Darcelonu)coinpctc and ties. at the end of the tournament introduced himself to Burke's newest goal is to make the 1993 U.S. Perez. Burke had the desire uml WHS looking for National Team. Ho would fight this August in the better instruction. After Burke iincl Perez sparred World Championship!) al Madison Square Gar- for tho first lime, Pure/, told Burko Ibiil ho could den. Right now ho is unsure if ho will oven be imiko him the Nulionul Chump. In the Spring of given the opportunity to try. Burko in necking a 1989, Burke graduated from Dcrgcn Catholic I ligh temporary leave of absence from the Marines. His School in Oradcll, Now Jersey with a 3.5 grade plutm were to take one clan* in the Spring semes- point average, At this lime Burke wus IIISO IIC- ter, Ho would then fulfill his requirement* In the ccptod lo Ihc Naval Reserve Officer* Training I'ull uml graduate then, If hid leave In not granted, Corps Marine Option ami hud alxo chosen lo in-live duty will begin uml will prevent him from allemk'cll'urdliuin University over Villmio li vursily. Dmkf suid the fail tliul 1'eav, was i... .ed gclliii); uny opportunity lo compete for leant trial),