• "\ Non-Profit Org. f U.S. Postage PAID Bronx, New York Permit No. 7608 Thursday r Volume 69, Number 21 f ordham university, new york Students Take Aim University to Erect Fence ByAMYSIVCO at Hunger Due to the problem of easy access to campus from the Metro North railroad, a large fence will be constructed on University BY MARYELLEN MILON grounds along the length of the track, with a The Student Coalition Against Hunger, primary focus on the vulnerable area in back a community service group consisting of of Alumni Court. members of the Residence Halls Association, According to Dr. Joseph United Student Government, Part of the Cammarosano, executive vice president, the Solution and the Commuting Students main purpose of the fence is to secure the Association, is sponsoring a food drive back of Alumni Court, making it less October 26 through November 17. accessible to outsiders. The fence will be six- Representatives from the coalition will be in feet high, made of metal, and will not include McGinley Center asking for donations of any gates. money, clothes and canned goods which will Members of the United Student be given to POTS and other food pantries for Government Executive Board met with distribution in the Bronx area. Cammarosano September 4 to discuss a According to Todd Waller, coordinator s security proposal submitted to the of the community service programs, one goal a Administration by USG. The proposal called of the food drive is to educate students about iattention to the problem of security in the | area of the Metro-North track and said "the | University should undertake its own project " <3of constructing a new, more impregnable This effort is a | structure on Fordham property." According student coalition in to Matt Nolfo, USG executive vice president, "... the University should undertake its own members of USG stressed the most the real sense of the vulnerable locations on campus during the project of constructing a new, more meeting with Cammarosano. He said the area word," behind Alumni Court was a priority because impregnable structure on Fordham property,'of insufficient lighting as well as inadequate continued on page 14 the homeless in New York City and to teach them the power of community service. Teams of coalition members will be speaking in the residence halls and distributing articles such as "The Cause and History of Homelessness." Waller said students will be Faculty Honored informed of such startling statistics as the 3,000,000 homeless across America and the 60,000 homeless in New York City alone. By DONNA BRAY Three faculty members received Bene "This effort is a student coalition in the "As is the case with other rituals, both Merenti Awards for 40 years of service, real sense of the word," Waller said. "It is a personal and collective, this annual including Dr. Peter M. Curran. Upon coming together of students from throughout Convocation provides an occasion for the graduating sumtna cum laude from Fordham the campus to work on a common cause of University to pause in the rush and routine of College in 1947, he was appointed to the the homeless and hungry outside Rose Hill's its daily life to take stock of itself. We look faculty. He was assistant chairman of the gates. I do not think that Fordham students back with gratitude to pay tribute to the men mathematics department for five years (1967- are aware of the difference they can make in and women who have detiiied Fordham's 1972) and chairman for five years (1979- the community." past and whose lives have been intertwined 1984). He now serves on the University ' The coalition, in cooperation with the with the life of this University for 20 or 40 Faculty Senate's tenure review and appeals Commuting Student Association, will also years..." said Rev. Joseph A. O'Hare, S.J., committee. sponsor a blood drive November 3, 4, and 5 university president, at the University The other recipients of the Bene Merenti in McGinley Center. Other events include the Convocation last Sunday. Awards for 40 years of service are Bernard National Student Conference on Hunger Nineteen men and women of the faculty Gilligan, professor of philosophy, and which was held on October 23-25 at Harvard and administrative staff received awards this William J. Murphy of the social science University, volunteering at the Xavier Soup year and four Archbishop Hughes Medals for department. Both teach at the College at Kitchen in lower Manhattan on Sunday Service were granted to members of the Lincoln Center. afternoons and observing a day of Fasting Administration; one for 40 years and three Among the recipients for 20 years of November 17, Hunger Awareness Day. for 20 years of service. service were two members of the Fordham Anna Maria Ferrao, student coordinator O'Hare said that in many ways "our College English department: Richard -for the coalition, said the drive will be medalists have enriched the life of Fordham Giannone and Charles A. Hallett. Giannone successful if students become motivated and all those connected with the University; I has published two books of literary criticism toward working against hunger and trust that as they look back today they find as well as well as several articles on modern homelessness. that their lives, in turn, are richer because fiction writers. He is currently working on an "I hope that the drive in me can be they have shared so much with Fordham..." analysis of the fiction of Flannery O'Connor. spread throughout campus. I think we O'Hare outlined "distinctive features of Hallett has also authored several books and as students can make a big difference in Fordham's understanding of itself." He articles in the field of Renaissance literature. "...the greatest solving the problems that exist today." defined the University in terms of its Jesuit He is also a successful playwright. Ferraro said the coalition still needs tradition, its location in New York City, and Other 20 year recipients were George W. resource...are the student volunteers to distribute food, staff its long-term goals. In shaping the future of Shea and Helen Ruth Vaughn of the College the 40 to 50 shelters in New York City that the University, "the greatest resource at Lincoln Center; Leonard P. Stocker, men and women need help and write alumni and legistlators available to us," the president said, "are the OMI, and Thomas Vinci of the Graduate continued on page 14 men and women of Fordham." continued on page 14 of Fordham." 2/Thursday, October 29,1987/THE RAM

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BY DESPINA SPITHOGIANIS with the enormous buildup of the automotive Dr. Arturo Frondizi, the democratically industry in Argentina, which increased the elected President of Argentina from 1958 to annual production level to 130,000 units and 1962, who received a Doctor Honoris Causa created 150,000 jobs. diploma from Fordham in 1959, returned to According to Frondizi, during his visit Fordham October 15 to participate in a to the United States in 1959, he met with the political and economic discussion with Ford and General Motors Companies and several members of the faculty and said, "you must put a factory in Argentina." administration. Now, he added, the country has factories "I always remember this University," which are models in automobile and truck Frondizi said. "I am moved to find myself at production. "This is thanks to the the University which honored me with a technology which we learned from North degree in 1959." American Capitalism," Frondizi said. Frondizi, who has published over twenty Frondizi noted that he is ' "deeply well-known works, including "Spiritual worried" about Latin America, and feels Values and Economic Development" (1962), that most of the problems are due to under- answered questions and discussed policy with development which has arisen from the lack faculty representatives of the Economics, of foreign investment in those countries in Political Science and recent years. "The problems are in the Sociology/Anthropology Departments and structure of economy and society," he said, key administrators including University 'and these problems do not have a military President Rev, Joseph A. O'Hare, S. J. solution, as many American Generals have Frondizi featured social peace and the thought and continue to think." respect of individual rights as main platforms The lack of foreign investment in Latin nation of the world have people become of the petro-chemical industry. of his administration, until his government American countries is to the advantage of the communists of their own will. He couldn't Frondizi's economic plan, which is was overthrown by the military opposition on Soviet Union, specifically to Communism, give me an answer." known as "desarrollismo," meaning March 29,1962. Frondizi said. In fact, when a delegation of When asked why Latin America hadn't development, was integrated into his foreign Frondizi advocated the freedom of the Soviet officials arrived in Argentina, prospered after all of the foreign investments policy as well. In relations with other Latin democratic institutions, but feels that Frondizi told the Soviet Vice-President, "you it has received in the last twenty years, American countries, Frondizi advocated the democracy should mean more than just "the need the people of Latin American countries Frondizi responded that the only years in idea of independent development of each voting booth. Is democracy merely the to remain in misery...so that you can remain which there were real investments in country, and tried to project the programs election of a president and a legislature?" he in the background, and those countries will Argentina were 1958 to 1962, and these taking place in Argentina to other parts of questioned. "These are mere formalities. In eventually turn Communist." investments resulted in important economic the world as well, order for there to be real democracy, one Frondizi said that when investments go achievement. Because of the amount of Frondizi's discussion was well received must take into account all aspects of the toward certain economic areas, such as investment during that time, Argentina went by the group in attendance. Frondizi, whose human rights issue: the right to information, "heavy industry, commerce, and technology, from importing 60% of their oil, to becoming name appears on the terrace of the Presidents the right to education, and the right to those nations will grow and expand." That is completely self-supplying. Other significant in front of Keating Hall, also seemed pleased work." -•• what the Soviets do not want. Frondizi asked improvements included the five fold increase to be back at Fordham after nearly three Among other things, Frondizi is credited the official to "tell me in what industrialized in the production of rubber, and the creation decades. Student Justices Appointed to Court By MARY O'NEILL FC'88, William Covey, FC'88, Joe court for two years. Another order of business addressed at Seven appointments to the Student Yannuzzi, FC'88, Harold Hayward, Prior to voting, the Senators reviewed the Wednesday night meeting was the Court were made at the United Student CBA'88, Paul Eiden, FC'89, Bobbie the candidates' applications and were free to approval of a new student club. In a Government Senate meeting Wednesday Jungkeit, CBA'89, and Joanne Sullivan, question the applicants, six of whom unanimous vote by the Senate, Catholic Big night. The new justices join two seniors FC'89. attended the Senate meeting. The Court will Brothers and Big Sisters gained USG serving their second year of two-year terms. The four seniors will serve one-year convene at a future date to elect a chief approval for club recognition. The appointees are Christina Cass, terms while the three juniors will serve the justice. A request for volunteers to form a committee representing USG in the upcoming food drive was made by Matt "Having a group so USG Issues Nolfo, executive vice president, during the Senate meeting. The food drive is a project representative of the sponsored by a coalition of several student campus has aroused a Presented To Trustees groups on campus which will begin on Saturday and continue until November 17. lot of student interest. BY MATTHEW BROWNE Trustees," McGowan said. Three members of the United Student A presentation to the Board of Trustees was Hopefully, this event Government Board made a presentation to the on the platforms of both the Genesis and University Board of Trustees October 13 regar- Catharisis parties during USG elections last will be an initial step for ding major issues of concern to the student body spring. According to DiLenge, University Presi- at Rose Hill. dent Joseph O'Hare, S.J., met with Marone and a large movement to USG President Paul Marone, FC'88, ad- him during the summmer and offered to arrange dressed the Board on issues such as tuition in- the meeting. help the homeless in the creases, facilities, security and academic stan- "Father O'Hare was very encouraging and dards. Morone's presentation was followed by supportful in this matter," DiLenge said. "He's future." a question and answer period, during which he, the one who set it up." Matt Nolfo, FC'88, executive vice president, and DiLenge said that having students appear Club president Tony Kaperick, FC'90, Tom DiLenge, FC'88, vice president for com before the Board was important because it made explained the purpose and role of the new munications, further discussed student concerns the trustees think about "real students" rather organization and presented each Senator with the Board. than "an intangible body called students." He with a copy of the constitution and a According to Dr. Joseph McGowan, vice said the trustees were interested in what the membership list. According to Kaperick, the president for student affairs, student leaders nor- students had to say and that some of the student Matt Nolfo club would support the broad student interest mally convey their opinion to the Board of concerns, particularly regarding academic stan- Nolfo expressed enthusiasm for the in all aspects of the Catholic Big Trustees through standing committees, such as dards, came as a surprise to the Board members. Brothers/Big Sisters program. Any SAC the Student Affairs Committee or the Academic event. According to DiLenge, the trustees said their top funds granted to the club would be used Affairs Committee. The committees are headed "Having a group so representative of priority is increasing the University's endowment directly for activities planned for Big by Board members who present student concerns the campus has aroused a lot of student and making Fordham less tuition dependent. Brothers/Big Sisters and their children. to the trustees. McGowan said he could not interest," he said. "Hopefully, this event will "I thought the Board members were very The next United Student Government remember a previous example of students speak- be an initial step for a large movement to help ing directly to the Board. receptive and concerned with the issues that were the homeless in the future." Senate meeting is scheduled for Monday, raised, especially those regarding tuition endow- Several Senators agreed to become November 9. Possible revisions of the USG "This is the first time in my memory that ment and fund-raising," DiLenge said. constitution will be discussed. students made a presentation to the full Board of involved with the effort. 4/Thursday, October 29,1987/THE RAM Attention Photo graphers!!! THERAM WILL INSTRUCT ANYONE WHO WISHES TO LEARN THE 'ART OF DARKROOM TECHNIQUES' Stop by FMH428 Wednesday Night at 6:30 P.M. No Experience Necessary

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Date: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1987 Time: 12:30 - 2:30 Place: Dealy Rm 201 Box lunches will be served. THE RAM/Thursday, October 29,1987/5 Helpline: Just a Phone Call Away BY LAURA FILICE as well as academic concerns, roommate to answer any calls. worthwhile. Fordham Helpline, a student-run difficulties, eating disorders and substance David Glen wick, an associate professor "The volume of calls has increased each organization which serves as an emotional abuse. of psychology and one of the trainers, is year," Glenwick said. "It seems that we are outlet for .students, has grown to become a The purpose of Helpline, according to Helpline's faculty advisor. Although the definitely filling a need on campus." diversified service in the three years since its President Cate Teuten, is "to be there for all counselors do not give advice or offer their Helpline, funded by the Student inception. of the students for all of their problems." own solutions to the caller's problem, they Activities Council, is confidential and callers Located in the New Hall lounge, the Helpline receives many types of calls, help "expand the caller's perspective on can be anonymous. service was started in the fall of 1984 and including counseling calls, general things," according to Glenwick. Counselors "We would never force anyone to tell us phone lines were operating by the following information calls, and referral calls, the latter help define the problem and work with the something they didn't want to," Meeker of which is a service to refer callers to other caller to brainstorm all possible alternatives. said. hot lines which may also be helpful. The Glenwick said students' response to Students who need to get in touch with organization offers a walk-in counseling Helpline indicates that the service is Helpline can call 579-2770. "The volume of calls service during its hours (Sunday to Thursday, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., and Friday and Saturday, 8 has increased each p.m. - 4 a.m.) for students who feel more comfortable talking face to face or who don't year." have privacy over the phone. Eileen Decker, vice president in charge of training, said Helpline puts no limitation April. The brainstorm of Robin Blatt, a 1985 on its service to students. graduate, it was originally organized as a "Any call that we get, regarding the suicide prevention hot line. After an on- University life of a commuter or resident at campus suicide and news of two Westchester Rose Hill or Lincoln Center, we would never suicides, Blatt, then a psychology major, turn away." realized the need for people to have a service The student counselors who man Which provides an emotional outlet. Helpline's phones must first pass an extensive The organization has expanded to help eight-week training by professionals, as well assist with relationship and sexual problems, as other counselors, before they are allowed A Year of Wellness

program," Birder said. "Throughout the BYAMYSIVCO school year, we'll keep adding new Previously featured during one week of features." the school year, the Wellness Program has A Wellness bulletin board has been expanded into a year-long program offered placed in McGinley Center to inform for students at both the Rose Hill and students of events. Additionally, the College at Lincoln Center campuses. University's professional staff and Resident According to Joan Birder, coordinator Assistant staff are focusing their program of the Wellness Program and assistant functions toward Wellness, providing director of career planning and placement at students with information on fitness, weight the College at Lincoln Center, "Wellness" is loss and nutrition. a lifestyle, and a committment toward "When I first came to Fordham improving one's life through making positive University, the first two years I put together changes and choices. The Wellness Program two Wellness weeks," Birder said. "Now we consists of six areas: intellectual, emotional, want an ongoing program so people will physical, social, occupational, and spiritual. think about their lifestyle." Different departments in the University, A special logo has been created to including the Counseling Center, the represent the Wellness activities so students Commuting Students Association, Student will become aware of what the program is Activities, Residential Life, the Health offering. Birder is also in the process of Center, Food Service and Career Planning writing a brochure on the Wellness Program and Placement, will focus on specific areas that will be available some time next month. and sponsor various events and She said changes felt under the new program One to One Fest will be gradual. presentations. Events will include an update Last Sunday, Circle K sponsored its annual One to One Fest on Martyrs' on AIDS, featured by the Health Center, and "I realize that college students like to Lawn. About 40students and 25 handicapped participated. Booths were setup, each several athletic events to be held in the live by the moment, but changes should be featuring a different activity — from face painting to an open SERG van and ball made, and it's got to be done slowly to find Lombardi Center. throwing. Photo by Tom Deutsch. "We are trying to broaden the' success," Birder said.

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A: I am not. I try to avoid A: We are adequately informed, but it is easy to lose A: Not at all. Even A: Very limited. I don't A: Above average. 1 read current events because the touch with the world outside Fordham. The electronic though I subscribe to the have lime to catch up on the The New York Times every situation of the world is very news machine in the cafeteria was very helpful when it New York Times, with the news. Fordham is like its day and I also watch the depressing. was kept up to date. It is unfortunate that the system isn't amount of work we have to own little world, and you news on TV. in use anymore. do, I really don't have that don't really think about it much time to read it. unless it is something catastrophic. Murk Glaum Jerry Anazalone Kathryn Callahan Lee Posner Jill Twardy Christine McCabe FC'91 FC'91 FC'89 FC'89 FC'90 FC'89 6/Thursday, October 29,1987/THERAM

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For eleven years now, Clarke's has stood as practically an institution to locals and Fordham students alike. It has witnessed many changes in the past decade, in both the neighborhood and the people that flock to its counter. Here's to the Weekend A Look At the Man Behind the Beer N A QUIET weekday afternoon, roadsign designating the way to "Cootehill." neighborhood, though in the opinion of states, in that you get to know the people, Clarke's Bar, located only a block This is from Clarke's own hometown, in Clarke (and mind you, it's his opinion), it has and become more involved with the Oaway on Fordham Road, is quite a County Cavan, Ireland, and he confessed "calmed down", and is not as bad as it once customers. This he feels is the best part of the different sight from the one you'll see on any somewhat sheepishly that he ripped it off a was (makes you wonder). He claims that he job. The worst part is the people who give given weekend. It's roomy, it's spacious, it's signpost. That is, after his brother blasted a has no problems with the local people. him a hard time, though such incidents are downright comfortable. The warm morning hole in it with a .22 rifle during "target In the same way, he has no problem with few (and when-they occur, C\arke can easily sun casts an almost sleepy glow over the place practice" (if you take a good look, you can the students who patronize his bar. The handle such people). see the bullet hole). Otherwise, most of the biggest change Gene Clarke can see in the Clarke is not sure what the future holds wall-hangings are for decorative purposes students is in the way that they dress. Back in for him. For the time being, he enjoys Allison Zisko only. And despite the numerous baseball 1973, he remembers the short leather mini- working for himself. After all these years, he regalia, Mr. Clarke admits that he is not a skirts that were popular. Now there are a lot prefers it this way. Yet he does keep an eye as evern now and then a local stops by for a baseball fan (though he would cheer for the more "yuppie types". All in all, however, out for new opportunities, for he is a drink. It is quite a different scene from the Mets in the championship). Rather, he is students are basically the same. And Clarke businessman. He does not fear competition one that occurs every Friday and Saturday more interested in boxing and track and loves them. When he worked nights, he took with the Lantern, the other off-campus bar, night, when literally hundreds of young field, which are more individual sports. more of an interest in his customers, and he because, quite honestly, you couldn't fit patrons descend on the bars in droves, filling Gene Clarke is a bear-like man who is a knew many people by name. He firmly everyone in either bar. Besides, most people the room with boisterous laughter and sly teddy at heart. With piercing blue eyes, he concludes that, "I've met a lot of really good traverse up and down the street, from one pick-ups. It is the young that add vibrancy fixes you with a steady gaze, and he sports an people". bar to another. Clarke concludes that bar- and color to the place, yet the bar itself has a Irish brogue so thick it is difficult at times to Now that he works during the day, on hopping is more of a social thing than flavor and a style all its own. understand his words (at least for those of us Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and anything else. Bars give people, old and Mr. Gene Clarke, the present owner who who have no trace of Irish blood). He Saturdays, he sees less of the younger set. young alike, a chance to meet people. As is in business with his brother, purchased the worked as a bartender for three years in The 8:00 to 4:00 crowd is a lot slower, though clinched as that may sound, it has a ring of bar in August of 1976. Before that it was Dublin before coming to the United States in Clarke equally enjoys the customers that truth in it. owned by a man named Martin McHale, and 1973. From 1973 to 1976, he tended bar at the come in. He points down the counter to a Gene Clarke is one who knows people. it was called "Harry's Hub." And before Lantern (spent a little time scouting out the fragile older man by the name of Jimmy. And he knows his business as well, keeping that, Clarke's was a Chinese restaurant. This competition). In 1976, he and his brother This is the reason he loves his job so much. thosfc people happy with a smile on their face was way back in the early 50's, before most Thomas, who was working on the Alaskan "This is not like any other business," he and a crook in their arm. of us were born. But underneath the wood pipeline in Prudhon Bay, purchased what paneling lies the remnants of Chinese would become Clarke's. wallpaper. For eleven years now, Clarke's has stood Now the walls are covered in paneling as practically an institution to locals and and decorated with all types of fascinating Fordham students alike. It has witnessed memorabilia. If you can get close enough to a many changes in the past decade, in both the wall, you'll see all sorts of framed photos, of neighborhood and the people that flock to its boxers, of baseball players, of the 1957 counter. Dodgers. Most of these pictures do not have At one time, Fordham Road was nearly much sentimental value, for they were all Irish, with a smattering of German and bought by Gene Clarke in the Village "for a Italian. In the early 70's, it underwent a buck or two." Yet situated between a pair of change, to the culture that populates it now. ancient skiis and a stuffed bears' head lies a During the transition period, it was a rough

Clarke concludes that barhopping is more of a social thing than anything else. Bars give people, old and young alike, a chance to meet people. 8/Thursday, October 29,1987/THERAM •Student Viewpoint- A Slip In Seniority ELLOW SENIORS, are you starting to feel like serving campus G* community since 1918 the Class of 1988 is paying the price for every- Fthing that went wrong last year? That because of PHIL PLOURD Editor-in-Chief last year's problems we are losing many of the benefits that make senior year at Fordham University so much NICK KA TSORIS Executive Editor fun and memorable? What I am talking about can be MA TTHEW BROWNE.... Executive Editor narrowed down to two events. First, last summer's DIANE BYRNE News Editor JOE CUOZZO Assistant Sports Editor MARY O'NEILL Assistant News Editor JOHN ROUSSEY. Sports Photo Editor LISA LVDVIK Arts Editor TOM DEUTSCH News Photo Editor Bill McCarthy 4LEKS ROZENS,.... Assistant Arts Editor YOLANDA OCHOA.. Advertising Manager AMYSIVCO Copy Editor TINA DOUFEKIAS... Advertising Manager elimination of the Student Pub to make way for the ALLISON ZISKO Features Editor TOULA DOUFEKIAS.... Business Manager would-be expanded and improved Ramskellar serving JOHN PARADISE Sports Editor JOHN ANDROS Business Manager area. Secondly, there is last week's breaking news MIKE MYLLEK. Sports Editor EVA PON EROS. Subscriptions Manager concerning the shortening and possible cancellation of the traditional Senior Week. At the time last Spring when it was announced The Ram is tne University-wide newspaper ol Fordham University, serving the campus and the community since 1918 The Ram is published that the Student Pub would most likely fall victim Why should we suffer the each Wednesday and distributed Iree ot charge every Thursday during tne academic year Correspondence should De addressed to The Ram, to the plans of change and expansion taking place all Box 8, Fordham University Bronif N Y 10458 The Rams editorial and business oflices are located al the Rose Hill campus in Faculty Memorial Hall. Rooms 428.429 and 443 The Editorial Office telephone number is(212) 579-2665, 295-0962 Copy Office. 579 2094. 2950962 over McGinley Center. The reason given was to consequences for the Class Business and Advertising (2121 579-2082 The Ram is represented nationally for advertising by CASS. American Passage and CMPS Ad rales expand the overcrowded Ramskellar. While 1 was sad are available on request from the advertising manager Ad deadline is Monday at 5 p.m Letters-tot he-Editors are cue on Tuesdays. 5 p.m. The opinions exDressea in Ram editorials are those of the editorial board, those expressed in columns, letters o yaphics are those of the in- to see the pub go, I also shared the view that something of '87's mistakes?... dividual writers ot aMisIs No part ot The Ram including text, photos, artwork and ads may be reproduced without the written consent of the had to be done to expand the small Ramskellar dining editor The Ram i': :orr

During campaign week for last semester's United Student Government elections, there was general agreement that student government in recent years had been a joke. Although representatives in the past may have had good intentions, they never seemed to get anything done. The question loomed large: was it a matter of students not working hard enough or was it simply a matter of student government being an ineffective tool for influencing the Administration's decisions? —Faculty Forum- The accomplishments of this year's USG have proven that student government is far from powerless. Initiatives ranging from security improvements to a speakers policy revision to an unprecedented presentation before the University Board of Trustees have shown that student government can Hope for the Future make a difference. Members of the USG Executive Board have worked hard — and they have gotten results. OW THAT my one and only niece has started reading to the elderly and writing letters for them, Probably the area in which USG has had its most palpable impact is Security college, I find myself dwelling more often on doing peer counseling, being committed to peace and — and this is fitting because a survey conducted by the Executive Board after its N her generation and what it portends for the disarmament causes and caring in countless ways. future. From where I sit, it doesn't look so bad. election to office showed that security was the student body's primary concern. A Organizations like SADD (Students Against Drunk A common exercise I give my class of English for Driving) are growing everywhere. security proposal listing various recommendations was submitted to the foreign students is to complete a sentence in any way One evening the TV news carried a story of a Administration in September and so far two of those recommendations have been each chooses. Recently I had them begin one with, the acted upon: the mandatory ID check that went into effect in October and the fence behind Alumni Court which the University is going to build. The changes seem minor, considering that the USG security proposal was Sr. Yolanda T. One cannot have dealt with comprehensive and included over a dozen suggestions. But the real progress was not in terms of recommendations that were followed. DeMola, S.C. college students these many USG made a statement to the Administration which could not be ignored. The Executive Board said students were concerned about security, and that words: "Ten years from now I..." One young man years and not realize there something had to be done about it. Regardless of what formal steps were taken, completed it in these words: "(I) would like to be able there had to be a heightened awareness of campus security, especially after USG to contribute to society either by the work I do or by is far more idealism among had presented the problem and its possible solutions in writing. What would what I am. I would like to be in harmony with myself happen if the call for security were disregarded and there was another incident and the world around me." them than meets the eye* like last semester, when two female students were followed onto campus and The reaction of the class when I read it to them attacked by a local Bronx resident? was "Wow!" Inwardly that had been my own. This The initiatives regarding security have reflected a larger attitude on the part was a refreshing change from "I'll be a lawyer earning young teenager who worked all sorts of jobs after of USG members that student government really works. They would not have a half million," or "I'll be a successful businessman, school such as mowing lawns, walking dogs, running have a wife, two kids, a couple of houses, cars and a errands so that he might make substantial taken the time to survey a thousand students and write a thoughtful, three-page boat." Yet, I suspect that even the "white house and contributions weekly to the Ronald McDonald project proposal if they didn't think it would make a difference. And, maybe that is what picket fence" crowd nurse in their hearts aspirations for children with cancer. When asked why he did this, past USGs have lacked — the right attitude coupled with a willingness to work. much deeper and more unselfish than they are willing he answered: "I'm so lucky to be healthy that I just Hopefully, future USGs will follow the example. to reveal. One cannot have dealt with college students feel sorry for these poor kids." these many years and not realize there is far more Among the students I have this year are some idealism among them than meet the eye. that were boat people who had spent six months to two Evidence shows there are more students at years in refugee camps en route to America from Fordham and elsewhere involved in volunteer work: Vietnam. Their motivation, hard work and tutoring kids that are academically disadvantaged, cheerfulness have inspired me; their faith in themselves THE RAM/Thursday, October 29,1987/9 Letters to the Editor

attempt to impeach Matuschat, and all proceedings should have ended there. It was not fair that RAM reported that due to excessive drinking and resulting vandalism, three of Senior Week's staple Matuschat was subjected to such proceedings a events, Champagne and Strawberries, Disco Bowling, Hats Off second time. and the longtime popular Moonlight Cruise, will not But, what were these "procedural problems"? be taking place this year. Plus there is even talk of To The Editor: And, more importantly, how could USG possibly cancelling the entire event. We write to you to open discussion of a serious allow themselves to encounter problems in dealing Much of the decision is based on the mentioned problem facing Fordham College, that is, the with as serious an action as an impeachment? events going out of control last year. Why should we problem of hats. In our walks through our There were constitutional questions which suffer the consequences for the Class of '87's classroom buildings, we notice that a number of Matuschat chose to discuss with Dean Sullivan. But mistakes? It seems to me that there are other students feel that the wearing of hats in classrooms why did it take investigation on the part of alternatives to curb the alcoholic problem without is essential to following a lecture. It has not, our Matuschat and the intervention of an cancelling the events altogether. research shows, been raining in the classrooms we administrator to discover such problems? Serious investigation should have been thoroughly carried —Crack down on rules a little harder. Let it be have observed. out by USG, not Matuschat. Did USG hope to have known that any drunken vandalism or delinquency will We would like to warn our students about the such procedural problems overlooked? result in a fine for either the person or the entire group dangers of such a practice. We once knew a boy Matuschat claimed, "There was absolutely no taking part of that event. who wore a hat for four years through all his due process." This is a serious violation to —Provide a warning that anyone caught classes. Since graduation he has suffered from a Matuschat's rights as a student of this university. vandalizing will be restricted from attending number of problems, including rejection from job Shouldn't USG be held responsible for the denial of Commencement ceremonies. interviews (still wearing his hat), moist palms, night a student's rights? —Cut down on the amount of alcohol being sweats, and sadness. The latter condition is well and Another discrepancy on the part of USG is the served and let this by known ahead of time so riots do widely attested: Loomseal et Lupescu, Les inclusion of proxy votes in support of not ensue later. Chapeaux et La Grande Tristesse du Moyen Age, impeachment. The inclusion of these votes is a —Increase the number of events and limit the Paris: Editions Cerf, 1969; Schreck und Shrei, Der complete contradiction on the part of USG. They attendance at each one. Problems usually mount in Hut, Mainz: Schmutzpresse, 1981: and F. have attempted to impeach Matuschat for his numbers. Muldoon, Unspeakable Practices, Maynooth: failure to attend meetings. However, they are Senior Week is a very special and important time Tectum Abbey Press, 1929. allowing the inclusion of votes o f members who for the members of,the senior class. It is the last We call on all students to resolve the problem have failed to attend not just a meeting, but the opportunity for friends to spend quality time together of hats in Fordham College, and we welcome any attempt to impeach an officer. In addition, that on campus before all going their separate ways. It is a comments and insights from the readers of The meeting was meant for the Executive Board to week of good times without any burden of academic Ram. present its accusations against Matuschat, and for responsibility, a celebration on an end of an era with Gerard Reedy, S.J. Matuschat, in turn, to defend himself against such events such as the Moonlight Cruise standing out as Fordham College accusations. How could the Executive Board one of the highlights. Donald Matthews, S.J. possibly accept proxy votes if those votes could So fellow seniors, although it is still seven months Communications Department have been based on charges and defenses presented away, the time is now to let our thoughts be heard. We at that meeting? have already lost the Student Pub, don't let the The first attempt to impeach Matuschat was traditions of Senior Week die out as well without a held "behind closed doors." How could USG fight, not only for us but for future senior classes as A Defense possibly deny the student body the right to attend a well. It's our time, let's make it count! To the Editor: meeting dealing with an officer, whom the students On Tuesday, October 20,1 witnessed the are responsible for voting into office? Over twenty impeachment of senior class president of CBA, Art people, including myself did appear at the Matuschat. Surprisingly, it wasn't the actual impeachment of a seemingly competent USG officer which stunned me, since rumors, threats and how could USG possibly outright accusations had obviously been in the making for several weeks. Rather, it was the allow themselves to imcompetence and lack of professionalism on the part of the USG officers which absolutely shocked encounter problems in me. Prior to what may be called the "official dealing with as serious an impeachmenf'of Oct.20, somewhat of a "dress rehearsal" had taken place some two weeks earlier. action as an impeachment? We, the student body, would like to know why two impeachment proceedings took place at all? And, why were we, the student body, not informed about proceedings, but were denied admittance. such a serious action being taken against a USG During the second proceedings of Oct. 20, USG continued to display incompetence and and in their adopted land is a challenge to their officer, since USG stands to represent us? unprofessionalism. I thought it was a total disgrace classmates and friends. Addressing the latter matter first, why did the that when the 19 to 3 vote on the validity of the I must, therefore, respectfully disagree with those student body remain in the dark throughout the charges was cast and confusion emerged as to who would stereotype the teen and twenties generation impeachment proceedings? Is it an acceptable whether this met the 3/4 requirement for as irresponsible self-centered people living in the fast answer that our newspapers were experiencing impeachment, an Executive Board member actually lane and doomed to self-destruct. What I do wonder at difficulties during the proceedings? Certainly signs attempted to cast a "deciding vote" on this "split is that given the all-to-frequent examples of public could have been posted or information booths decision." figures who project a double standard, who make established to enlighten the students about the In addition, a USG constitution was a scarce eloquent promises but are found to be carat gold matter, but they were not. Since Art Matuschat is item at the meeting. During an impeachment frauds, that the young are not more cynical. At least being accused of failing to attend and even find out proceeding, where the constitution would be my generation had heroes and heroines to emulate. about meetings on his own, this is a relevant fact continually quoted, every member in that room There are not too many today. here. Were we, the student body, also expected to should have had a constiution in their possession. Another reason why I am optimistic about youth find out about meetings on our own? This is There has been an obvious, "Well, we didn't is that while the nuclear family of the past hardly exists ridiculous. Just as it is necessary to inform the do it right the first time, so let's try it again," today, young men and women continue to nurture student body, it was necessary to inform Art attitude taken by USG. This is unacceptable under hope and dream dreams while they seek support Matuschat of any meeting aside from the weekly any form of government. There are no second systems in one another and in their mentors who have meetings. Therefore, why is he being held chances and there shouldn't have been any given faith in them. The one-parent family is all too responsible for the meetings of Sept. 30 here. USG was procedurally wrong. Because of common. No one can say this is the best setting for any (Wednesday) and Oct. 5 (Monday)? USG claims it their mistakes, Matuschat was subject to child. That so many survive and succeed is a modern was his responsibility to find out about meetings on impeachment proceedings more than once. The miracle. his own. But was it his sole responsibility? USG had U.S. Constitution states, "No...person shall be Former generations wanted neat answers to all of a certain amount of responsibility in this matter as subject for the same offense... twice...Nor be life's deepest questions. They did not do much well. However, they had assumed the role of compelled to be a witness against himself...Nor be questioning. Today, the young men are more working against Matuschat, rather than with him. deprived... without due process of law." When put concerned about asking the right questions; they are Had they been working with him, they would have in general terms, Matuschat was impeached both less anxious about receiving sure and unalterable made a stronger effort in seeing to it that Matuschat times for allegedly missing meetings. In addition, answers. was informed. Now, according last week's Ram, he was denied due process and compelled to be a This year for the first time it has been necessary witness against himself. for the office of Campus Ministry to add a third Mass "...Matuschat could not officially be removed The greatest discrepancy on the part of USG on Sundays because the evening ten o'clock Mass is so from office because proper procedures had not has to be their misinterpretation of the term overcrowded. I can remember in my early years at been followed." If proper procedures had not been Fordham, the university church had few students followed, then USG had already failed in their continued on page 14 continued on page 14 10/Thursday, October 29,1987/THE RAM Digging Deep

BY RAY BOFFARDI the company's company meant less and less to Opening for a limited time in area theaters, the townsfolk with each passing day. Yet, blue Matewan is a semifactual account of the 1928 skies would soon give way to forboding grey, West Virginia coal miners strike. Under the as two Stealth detectives would slither into direction of John Sayles, the events protrayed are Matewan. Hickey (Kevin Tighe) and Briggs brought to life right before our eyes. (Gordon Clapp), two characetypes of archetypal Matewan, West Virginia, is a coal town; a (scare the pants off Grandma) evil seek out company coal town owned in full by the Stone shelter in Matewan. They too just happen to Mountain Coal Company. Daniel McDonnell is stumble upon Daniel's mom. Well, there's big a preacher; a fifteen year old Free Will Baptist trouble in Mingo County for Daniel, Joe Ken- preacher. Every Sunday, Daniel's sermon seems nehan, Danny's mom, the police chief, the to relate to a certain gripe amongst the Matewan mayor and the rest of Matewan, West Virginia. Townsfolk. Paid a mere 90cents per ton in com- Working above and beyond the law, the an- pany script, usable only at the company store, tagonists, together with a company working the company's miner townsfolk soon part com- within the union, try in earnest to set the union pany with Stone Mountain Coal, inc. On strike, members at each other's throats. What follows Matewan's miners, soon replaced by "scabs", is a riveting showdown between company and sit amongst the congregation. Preacher Daniel, (a union, antagonist and protagonist, and/or good moonlighting, unionized coal miner) and evil as Mingo County is soon aptly renam- metaphoricaly proclaims the Gospel along union ed "Bloody Mingo County" by its inhabitants. lines, "Although the worker hath worketh only More than a mere series of conflicts, one hour, he was paid in full. ..hence the last shall Matewan vividly portrays its characters, all strug- be first and the first, last...etc. etc..." Receiv- gling to deal with the rigors of daily life, as the ing a warm round of applause from his mother coal strike takes a Financial stranglehold. As one and grandmother, the remaining members of the would put it, "the dream of a new tomorrow will congregation weren't quite ready for Daniel's feed your soul, but leave your stomach empty." good news. With the exception of Josoh Mostel as the weak 1 Enter Joe Kennehan, a deft, strong willed willed mayor/operator of a candy store, Sayles union organizer. Arriving in Matewan, Kennehan characters are fully, developed individuals reflec- looks in earnest for some shelter, and just hap- tive of their troubled times. Cris Cooper (Joe pens to stumble across Daniel's mom. What a Kennehan), the "dull eyed and empty faced" coincidence. Renting out her upper room, Joe hero, seem loyal to his character's beliefs. Will the protagonist sets out to chat with the union Oldham playing Daniel, is as convincing as any men to smooth over some rough edges. Yet, Ken- teenage free will Baptist preacher could ever be. nehan would find this to be no easy task, for in Daniel's mother (Mary McDonnell), worn by order to form a more perfect union, backwoods troubled times convincingly portrays her fear of union members, negro scabs and migrant Italian further change, and James Earl Jones plays (Few scabs would have to unite, somehow. Kennehan, Clothes), the robust [overweight] spokesman for Sayles has captured the mindset of the early who is later revealed to be a budding socialist the black miners, who won't let the company get in the Bolsheviek tradition rallies the-workers the best of him. twentieth century coal miner and has vividly with his "dream of a new tomorrow" speech. Together with a cast of many unknowns Soon all workers are united under Kennehan, as director John ["Baby it's You "/"The Brother portrayed it on film. Sayles' Matewan is a Stone Mountain Coal Company is dealt a serious From Another Planet"] Sayles has captured the blow, and the Italian immigrant miners sing "La mindset of the early twentieth century coal miner cinematic feast, a nostalgic mouthful, and a bandierra rosa" ("The red flag"), in harmony. and has vividly portrayed it on film. Sayles' Daniel's "prophesy" was for a time fulfill- Matewan is a cinematic feast, a nostalgic true slice of Americana. ed as the company script, the company coal, and mouhful, and a true slice of Americana. Tony and Juliet

BY SUSAN SAM is opposed to the amalgamation of the two Recently, we celebrated the birthday of the cultures especially the business leaders of the two Statue of Liberty. For many of us, this Statue communities who find it financially beneficial. represents an open welcome to all people The film does have two major flaws. First, regardless of race, nationality, religion or sex. China Girl is promoted as a love story between All immigrants have obstacles to overcome and a Chinese girl named Tai and a Italian boy named new challenges to face. They must intergrate the Tony who are "caught in the crossfire" of two traditions of their forefathers into a different and rival gangs. The movie is too short lor anyone sometimes contradicting American culture. The to believe that any true love developed between movie, China Girl, deals with the tension and the two main characters, Tai and Tony. The love prejudice that exists in today's society when two story begins with their eyes meeting across a different ethnic groups, the Italians and the . crowded dance floor and Tony gesturing to Tai Chinese, try to coexist as neighbors. to come and dance with him. As the music ends, The story takes place in Little Italy and the crowd moves away from the young couple. Chinatown. It begins with a Chinese man as he The members of the Chinese gang present directs the placing of a sign which reads "Can- themselves by removing Tai and chasing Tony. ton Garden" for the grand opening of his new He escapes and the next time we see these sup- store. Meanwhile, the Italians somberly watch. posed lovers is in the rain. As she looks out from This opening scene is crucial because its sets the her window, Tony appears and introduces foundation of the hale and despair the Italians himself. Just before he leaves, he arranges a have toward the Chinese. The lalians feel the rendezvous at a dance club. At the club, they not Chinese lire threatening their way of life with the only dance but boom! she starts to kiss him with establishments of Chinese owned operations. no time to breathe in between. So much for the Rivalry occurs as u result and the frustrations of notion of let's be friends. The next time they ciich ethnic group explodes through gang war- continued on page 14 fare;. However, I must mention that not everyone THE BAM/Thur- 1987/11 A Voice From Heaven By BILL MCCARTHY year's Belinda, Carlisle came back strong with rest of the album. Nineteen Eighty-Seven could easily be called a top-five single "Mad About You". At first she keeps things going strong with the year of the female dance hit singer. The top Now Carlisle holds on to the momentum she "Circle in the Sand", a tightly arranged piece 40 has been consistently flooded by young started last year with Heaven on Earth, definitely that declares love as an endless cycle. Belinda women with pleasant voices riding high on cat- her best album to date. The ten-track album kicks must really be into effects this time out. The chy, danceable pop tunes. Many taking their cue haunting "Circle in the Sand" ends with the tran- from Madonna, the list is endless: Kim Wilde, While some of the quil beach sound of seagulls and cracking waves. Samantha Fox, Debbie Gibson, and Tiffany, just material regresses to The following track, a soulful song called "'I Feel to name a few. Some have talent while some y Free" closes to the beat of a galloping horse. I simply turn up the synthesizer and just sort of Carlisle s toots, most of guess Belinda feels most free on horseback. fake it. Now Belinda Carlisle, an experienced "World Without You" demonstrates a fun pro at the dance hit game emerges with her latest, the tracks here serve as be-bop fifties flavor about it, an era that probably Heaven On Earth, to show the new kids how it would have suited Belinda's distinctive voice is clone. solid, snappy dance well. "Fool for Love", a strong dance track, Of course everyone knows that the beautiful, could become a club hit. Carlisle tenderly per- svelte Carlisle was once the chubby lead singer fare. forms a pretty ballad caled "Love Never Dies". of America's first all-girl rock band, the Go- off with the first single, "Heaven is a Place on It's about inability to get over lost love: "Now Go's. The five woman Los Angeles based band Earth" and I am willing to place bets that it rises I don't want to be wanting you. It's been three took America by storm in 1981 with the release to become one of the year's biggest hits. years and my heart's still crying. Love never of Beauty and the Beat featuring two of the most Produced by technopop master Thomas dies." stand out as a solo act, she must avoid any unforgettable dance songs of the decade' 'We Got Dolby, it's got everything going for it, a slick Then things get a little lost. One problem is material that has that Go-Go's familiarity about the Beat" and "Our Lips Our Sealed". The girls arrangement with an irresistable beat and Carli- Charlotte Caffey, Carlisle's best pal and ex-Go- it. Carlisle has notable talent and the potential were an overnight sensation, but their follow up sle's sweet, smooth voice in fine form supported Go mate who stayed on when Carlisle went solo to go far with it so she can't afford to recall the albums, Vacation and Talk Show, were critical by angelic-like backup vocals (one of which in- to sing backup, play lead guitar and assist in care-free mindlessness that went hand in hand failiures and sold way short of their high expec- cludes Mama's and Papa's great Michelle songwriting. The problem is that Caffey, who with those early songs. tations. Later Carlisle commented that alcohol Phillips). It also contains the kind of terrific lyrics penned many of the Go-Go's hits and several Another problem is that Carlisle's voice, as and drug dependency and inability to handle star that pop hits are made of: "They say in heaven songs on both Belinda and the new album, con- good as it is, tends to fade into blandness after status hindered the band's creative ability and led love comes first. We'll make heaven a place on tinues to write those simple bubble gum lyrics a while, especially when she resorts to the sort to their downfall. Carlisle broke up the Go-Go's earth." The problem is that "Heaven is a that is so identifyably Go-Go's, particularly on of purring accent found on "I Get Weak" and in early 1985, determined to clean up her act. Place..." seems so tailor-made for Carlisle that "Should I Let You In" and "Nobody Owns "We Can Change". The sound isunneeded and With the release of her first solo album, last it leaves her with a tough act to follow for the Me". Now, if Carlisle wants to successfully annoying and brings down otherwise decent songs. Her voice is fine as it is without her tampering with it. While some of the material off Heaven On Earth regresses to Carlisle's toots, most of the tracks here serve as solid, snappy dance fare. All in all Heaven on Eanh marks a major step in Belinda Carlisle's evolution from bouncy vocalist to realizing her potential as one of today's most skilled leading ladies of pop music. Find The Hidden

By BILL MERCED of Gallagher, because Gallagher seems to know When you think back to all the entertaining what's going on but doesn't want to tell anyone. films you have seen, you will notice that they He becomes even more curious about Gallagher all follow at least one of three formulas: action, when Beck invites him to dinner. Beck and his humor or heart. New Line Cinema's latest release wife notice something peculiar about the young The Hidden, tries to satisfy today's audience by FBI agent — he gets ripped on one beer, he giving them something different — a combina- doesn't know how to use a knife and fork, and tion of all of these facets. John Sholder. who he chews on Alka-Seltzer. recently helmed A Nightmare on Elm Street Part Beck's frustration toward his new partner II: Freddy's Revenge, directs Michael Nouri reaches a climax when they meet with the alien (Flashdance) and Kyle McLachan (Dune. Blue in a stripper's body. After repeatingly hitting the Velvet) in an innovative and entertaining blend "girl" with machine gun fire, to no avial, of suspense, action, science-fiction, drama and Gallagher takes out a strange looking weapon. humor. At the sight of this, the stripper jumps out the The action begins when a normal law- window. Beck arrests Gallagher because he abiding citizen, Jack DeVries, walks into a bank, won't talk about what he knows. After confronted proceeds to rob it, kills the guards and shoots with the fact that the real Lloyd Gallagher died its security camera. DeVries then jumps into his a month earlier, the new Gallagher tells Beck that Ferrari and a high-speed chase with the police he is an alien cop trying to get the criminal who begins. A blockade is set lor the bank robber by killed his family. The rest of the film has Beck Detective Tom Beck (Nouri) and the rest of the and Gallagher trying to stop this alien together. L.A. police force. In order to avoid capture, The film keeps you on the edge of your seat, DeVries slams the car into the blockade, ex- while at the same time plays with your emotions ploding the car. as you see these two officers, one from earth and We next see him in a hospital room. Here one not, develop a totally human relationship. DeVries gets up, walks over to his critically ill When the bad alien invades the police station and roommate, Jonathan Miller. DeVries opens his corners Beck and Gallagher, he asks Gallagher mouth and a black membranous alien glob with if he enjoys being human. Gallagher looks at tentacles forces its way out. The alien then Beck, and with a little nod the audience can tell squeezes itself into Miller's body. DeVries falls how quickly he has learned human emotion and to the floor dead, while Miller walks out of the the pleasure that can come from it. Beck also hospital. Here begins an extraterrestrial game of grows during the movie. He makes a leap of tag, where the alien, when dissatisfied with its faith, leaving what's known for the unknown, in human host, invades the nearest body so it can order to believe and understand the situation. continue on its quest for world domination. These With the extremely believable portrayals, of bodies include those of a stripper, a dog, and a a by-the-books detective and an alien on a mis- presidential candidate. sion in a strange world, by Nouri and FBI agent Lloyd Gallagher (MacLachan) MacLachan, Vie Hidden becomes more than just meets with Detective Beck in order to stop the an average aetion-adventure-sei-fi movie. Get city's mysterious crime sprees. Beck is suspicious ready for something different. 12/Thursday, October 29,1987/THE RAM

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The struggling Fordham offense used By MICHAEL O'NEILL Glueck will rely, as he has all season, on their always strong defense to counter punch the The Fordham football Rams head into this defensive tackle Marty Mazzara and the rest of opposition with scoring opportunities and extend Saturday's Liberty Conference game against Iona the Rams' defensive corps. Mazzara, an Ail- their modest winning streak to four games with expecting a tough match from the vastly improv- American candidate, is coming off a tremendous victories over St. Peters (3-0), Army (1-0), and ed Gaels. game against Stony Brook, in which he record- St. Francis (4-0). When the two foes met last year, Iona was ed three sacks and nine tackles. The Rams are The Rams record now stands at 10-4-3, sporting an 0-8 record while the Rams were now ranked seventh nationally in rushing Against St. Peters the Rams scored all their struggling with a 2-5 mark. From this standpoint defense. goals within the first ten minutes and cruised the it would seem that the now 6-1, 18th-ranked ' 'Obviously, there is tremendous pride in our rest of the way over (he struggling Peacocks. Rams would have a field day and would have no defense," Glueck said. "We are hoping the 'D' Colin Curran had two assists to pace the For- problem winning their seventh game of the will continue the same pressuring attack that has dham attack. season. been creating turnovers all season long." On Saturday, the Rams faced the Knights i In the offensive scheme of things, the Rams of Army with the MAAC title on the line. * We are hoping the are hoping to capitalize on more of their scoring If Fordham lost, Army would dethrone the Rams opportunities and are looking for sophomore Rick as conference champs. A Fordham win would '/)' will continue the Hollawell to lead the way. The leadership produce a three way tie pending the outcome of qualities of quarterback Bob Hagan as well as several remaining games. same pressuring the versatile play of Rodney Knight and Eddie The game was a tribute to both defenses as Pearson are also important if Fordham is to be neither team could run away from the other. attack that has been successful. After missing three weeks due to a David Mooney managed the only goal of the shoulder injury, Hollawell has had two im- game but Army did have several good oppor- creating turnovers all pressive rushing performances. tunities but were constantly met by a brick wall While at times it seems the Rams have had named Jeff Knuth. Knuth stopped three Army season long." trouble scoring, Glueck feels that they are much breakaways to frustrate the Black Knights. Not so. improved over last year. "Jeff was awesome," head coach Frank Jeff Knuth has 11 shutouts on the season. The 3-3 Gaels seem to have turned the cor- "This season we are calling more plays and Schnur praised," it's great for a team's con- ner and are looking at the Rams as a test to see controlling the ball more than the opponents and fidence to know he is back there." The three remaining games will all be tough how far they have come and how much further most importantly, we are not committing as many For the season Knuth has eleven shutouts, for Fordham. Syracuse and Cornell both play on they have to go. Iona is also drawing motivation turnovers," he said. a new school record. The NCAA record is 13 astro-turf, from the fact that it is coming off its first Liber- With the stretch run of the season upon them, so with three games remaining, he has a shot at "Traditionally we have had some slow starts ty Conference victory since the league was form- Glueck and his men of the gridiron realize that the national record. on astro-turf," Schnurwarned. "It seems to take ed in the shape of a 32-20 beating of Pace. as each week passes there is more at stake. For- Against St. Francis, Fordham simply over us a while to get going." The Gaels' passing attack is led by the ac- dham's impressive start could all go for naught matched the visitors for their fourth consecutive While the L.I.U. game may seem to be easy curate arm of quarterback Peter Jensen. They if the Rams falter with the finish line in sight shutout win. on the surface, "L.I.U. is reality struggling this also have an agressive defense which has many The Rams are not, however, intent on letting that The victory was necessary for the Rams to year," Schnur remarked, "they have a strong different looks which could pose a problem for happen. keep alive their hopes for an invitation to the program and should be a game opponent." the Rams' offensive line. "We really want to finish up strong,' NCAA postseason tournament. "They (L.I.U.) are well coached and a Coach Larry Glueck and the Rams are look- Glueck said. "A quick start isn't that important The Mew York region gets two berths with disciplined club that we must play well to beat," ing forward to the challenge. He doesn't forsee At the end of the year when we look back at the the possibilitiy of a third entrant because of the Schnur conceeded. any problems in charging up his squad for season, we will all look to see how we fared ai areas strength. Brooklyn, Adelphi and Colum- With their confidence back and the offen- Saturday. the final blow of the whistle. Every Saturday is bia are currently ahead of Fordham in the New sive slump seemingly over, the Rams could make "Iona is the next step in attaining our goal a new challenge. We have to play our best foot York state polls. Brooklyn is on probation so they the NCAA tournament and make a fantastic finish of a conference championship," Glueck said. ball game every game from here on in. We an- ' are out of the picture, Adelphi still must play Col- to this rollercoaster season. If the inconsistency "Since Iona is a conference opponent as well as ticipate a tough game on Saturday, but we are umbia and fifth ranked St. John's so they too reappears the Rams will be left pondering what a fierce local rival, the intensity and motivation playing up to our potential, not taking any team could be eliminated with a loss or two. Of course went wrong on this season of lost dreams. should be there." lightly, and we are finding ways to win." Fordham must win all their remaining games to even entertain thoughts of postseason play. Schnur feels good about their chances. "We finally have our confidence back as a team," Schnur commented. "We are fighting for Football every loose ball and every goal." Part of the reason the team has turned it continued from page 16 around after a slump in the middle of the season play that appeared to have been blown dead, but is the leadership of Erik Wadehn, the teams lone was not. The Rams pressured Shabbick, and the senior. Wadehn has been an inspiration on and Patriots were unable to produce once again. The off the field. drive was killed by a Stony Brook holding penalty "All the younger guys, (including five followed by two successive sacks of Shabbick for a freshman) look up to Erik. He exemplifies what combined loss of 20 yards. Dave Lewis' punt a Fordham athlete is, an A student and an A soc- attempt was then blocked by Steve Sharpe and cer player, "Schnur commented. "He has given recovered by Mike Vitale to give Fordham a first this team the character to bounce back," and 10 at the Patriot 15. It was Rick Hollawell who scored once again on a 5 yards run. Troutman's kick was good, and the Rains were up 14-6 at 8:56 of the fourth. Paonessa Stony Brook threatened one more time late in the game, but it was not meant to be. Jerry Kehm continued from page 16 stopped the Patriot drive with an interception deep in Ram territory. His 12 yard return snuffed out the Patriot's last glimmer of hope. you can't compete with the powerhouse As usual, the Ram's win was keyed by their schools. Going into this year Maureen was a dominance of the ground game. The defense question mark, but she has given the team allowed the Patriots only 23 yards rushing against that fifth runner we needed to balance the the Rams' 163. Rick Hollawell, called a "quality team out." back" by Glueck, continued to make his presence Paonessa realizes the times she has run felt in his second game back after a three game are "fantastic, 1 never thought I could turn in absence. He carried 32 times for 90 yards and these times. That is a tribute to the kind of scored the game's two TD's. He also caught three - coach that Sue is," she added. passes for 37 yards. Even other coaches have noticed the Now that the Rams have guaranteed drastic improvement Paonessa has shown. themselves a winning season, it remains to be seen if "At a meet the other day a coach came they can maintain their undefeated conference up to me and asked 'What have you done mark. They are 3-0 in the Liberty Conference with with Paonessa, given her steroids?" Shea three games remaining. Glueck feels that "the table said jokingly. is set" for his Ram squad to take the conference Whether it is running Cross Country or title. They continue their quest against archrival doing schoolwork, Maureen Paonessa uses Iona (1-2 conference, 3-3 overall), here at Jack the same recipe of hard work and Coffey field Saturday. overachieving to attain one thing—success. Defensive back Steve Sharpe made the game's biggest play 14/Thursday, October 29,1987/THE RAM Fence Tony and Juliet continued from page 1 continued from page 10 protection. security but there's still a lot more to be meet, they sleep together. Soon afterwards, they writer, Nicholas St. John, and the produce, Nolfo said construction of the fence is done," he said. declare their love for each other. If how they first Michael Nozik. They should have either discard- meet and the window scene and basically, ed the tremendous amount of discriminating necessary because the current situation poses According to Cammarosano, the the whole premise of the movie sounds a bit dialogues and scenes about the Chinese or equally a security risk. construction crew at Alumni Court had prior familiar, does West Side Story or Romeo and have stereotypical statements and scenes about "The fence will make things easier to instructions to build a fence in the area and it Juliet ring a bell? I am safe to assume that's ex- the Italians. manage security matters in that area because would have been built even without the USG actly what the makers of this film's intention was. Despite the discrepancies, China Girl is a you're really eliminating a vulnerable area initiative. which right now lends easy access to film worth seeing. It'll increase your awareness "It's all part of the package," campus," Nolfo said. "It's basically serving Another Haw. is that the movie depicts more of the problem that persists between people of Cammarosano said, as an immediate deterrent. bias views on the part of the Italians towards the distinct cultures. If you really don't care about- Nolfo said he is pleased with the Cammarosano stressed that the Chinese. For example, a friend to Tony's brother the social impact of the movie, I would reccom- Administration's response to USG's call for students' responsibility is to respect the fence said, in reference to the Chinese. "People, they mend China Girl for entertainment purposes. The tighter security, but that there are other and not bend or separate the bars, defeating don't look human. You notice their squinting movie stars two unknowns, Sari Chang and improvements he would like to see, such as the fence's purpose. even when it's cloudy." Throughout the movie, Richard Panebianco, as the "star-crossed having a full-time security guard in every "If so, the next step will he to build a there arc more distasteful jokes and innuenilos lovers." Overall, the acting is good and I dormitory. barbed-wire fence with razor sharp edges on directed heavily at the Chinese and not the especially like the beautifully shot images. "Dr. Cammarosano has been very the top, and a moat filled with crocodiles," Italians. 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On the Sidelines- Unsung but not Forgotten

WINNING TRADITION starts from "No one man can stand alone. One man the top and works its way down. makes the difference. It's the team that AThough the headliners get all the counts," Fields said. attention, there may be players who are in a The contributions made are subtle, but sense, more "valuable." important. They motivate the bench to give inspiration, they try to point out things that are going on in the field and they are all important elements on the practice field. Joe Cuozzo "They make up the scout team which is very important because they act as the These players are the non-starters, opponents in practice. We need that and we particularly the seniors, who practice day in recognize their efforts with the offensive and and day out for no guarantee starts, no defensive scout players of the week. We are rewards, no glory. conscious that they are part of this team." Every year, they go unnoticed to the Glueck responded. casual observer, but they get real recognition These seniors realize and echo the and satisfaction from their peers, their statements of the coaching staff because they coaches, and themselves. The Fordham have experienced something else before. football team has five seniors that fit this These seniors also participated under coach category; Dom Curcio, a halfback from O'Neal Tutein 's tenure. Whitestone, N.Y., fullback Paul Lanzotti of "It was a cliques team," Fields said. Yorktown Heights, N.Y., split end John "We're a team unit. We're a lot closer, Mazzella from Staten Island, split end Eric now. Coach Glueck is more involved in Fields and defensive lineman Tommy Kurtz. everything and he does a great job. O'Neal Though focusing on the individual was just a great recruiter," Kurtz thoughts of Fields, a senior from commented. Archibishop Molloy High School, and Kurtz, Fields, nicknamed "E-Rock," did not a native of Holmes, N.Y., the contributions play football until his sophomore year. In of all of them have to be considered equally. high school and his freshman year, he was a "In my opinion, football is the ultimate sprinter. Fordham recruited him to run team sport," head coach Larry Glueck track. commented. "I was really interested in a team sport. That is why equality on a team is so I've worked hard and the coaches say I've compliments from two additional sources. This call may never come. important. The last person has to be treated improved a lot. It's personally gratifying for "Eric's as good a team player as you're "There is no use of negative thoughts. just as important as the first. It is this kind of me," Fields, a history major, responded. going to find. He offers to run against the There's leadership because of the effect you symmetry that has made the football players Fields, who recently won a leadership defense during practice. That's pretty special can have on the_ underclassmen. Whatever it of Fordham, one cohesive unit. award for Marine ROTC, received for a .senior," Offensive coordinator Jim takes to win, keep the team together, it's a Kubacki said. total team effort from the freshmen to the "He's a plugger. He'll do anything and seniors," Fields said. he's good to talk to. He keeps our spirits They emphasized the lack of exposure to up," sophomore quarterback Tim Murray the people, the fans, on the outside. They explained. said that the offensive line, the "guys in thge Kurtz, "TK," presents a slightly trenches" and the assistant coaches do not different perspective. After being, team receive the credit they justly deserve. The captain his senior year at Canterbury High other three seniors, Mazzella, Curcio, and School, he decided he really did not want to Lanzotti, were subjects of their concern as play football in college. But, he tore well. ligaments in his ankle wrestling and changed his mind. He tried to contact then head coach "Those guys go through just as much or Tutein twice over the summer, but he more than we do," they said. received no response. Kurtz then went to see Coach Glueck and his staff can be very him after the season. proud because Kurtz and Fields feel that they "It was discouraging," he explained. will take the values of a winning attitude with He participated in spring practice and them when they graduate. had a meeting with Tutein personally, "This staff is personal with everybody. "He was really negative. I decided I They take a real interest in the players as wasn't going to play for him. individuals. They have really built a coherent When Glueck took over, Kurtz, a unit because if any part of the unit is hurting, marketing major, tried again. then the whole unit is hurting," Fields "He was eager and honest. We'd love to commented. have you, he said. He's the type of guy I want "I'm proud to be a part of this team," to play for," Kurtz responded. Kurtz said. Their attitudes, though slightly This winning attitude has stressed different, may be the key ingredient in their academics over athletics. One lesson these personalities. Fields is out going and two have learned is about disappointment. personable while Kurtz is equally as friendly "You really know how it feels to be just a little reserved. They want to set an frustrated. Sometimes you get your calling example for the underclassmen, to leave and sometimes you don't. Just like in life. behind a tradition, an ideal to follow, to help You just have to try," Fields remarked. create a class program. Kurtz and Fields also see the other side However, they have encountered some of the coin as well because they live with obstacles along the way, but have persevered starting quarterback Bob Hagan, outside with some positive ideas. linebacker Mike McGivney, inside linebacker "You feel the losses. The wins give you a Mark Mullen and tight end John Somers, happy feeling, but an empty one because you who is injured. didn't really contribute." Kurtz remarked. Their real appreciation comes from the "You feel you could do so much more if coaches and their teammates. you were playing. It hurts a little bit. But it all starts during the week. If you start thinking "1 tip my hat to them. We (the coaching negatively, you'll fall into a rut," Fields staff) have the highest respect for them. The commented. other players, I feel, do as well," coach Patience and positivism are influential Glueck reiterated. attributes to have. "Their sacrifice is total for the team. "You wait for a call* You have to be Though they get little reward, they contribute ready," Kurtz explained. as much as anyone on the team." 16/Thursday, October 29,1987/THERAM Rams Roll On; Eye Title BY DAWN CONRY Fordham provided a spark of excitement with "It was not a classic football game. We're still • a fake punt on a 4th and 4 play at the Patriot 35. learning how to win." Sophomore DB Matt Michaels rushed for six yards, That was coach Larry Glueck's observation and the first down, but the Rams were unable to after his Fordham Rams defeated the Patriots of capitalize on the opportunity. Troutman missed on Stony Brook by 14-6, in front of a Parent's a 43 yard field goal attempt, his only try for the Weekend crowd of 6,013 at Jack Coffey Field. The day. victory upped the Rams record to 6-1 for the first The Rams continued to demonstrate why they time since 1977, and solidifies their hold on a Top are known for their defense as they prevented the 20 Division III ranking. The Patriots, who will join Patriots from penetrating Fordham territory. the Liberty Conference next season, dropped to 3- Indeed, Stony Brook did not get past midfield until 3. Ram quarterback Bobby Hagan's (6-11, 110 yds) Turnovers were the key to both the Ram victory and what little success the Patriots did have. Stony Brook quarterback Dan Shabbick (8-20, 99 * 'It was not a classic yds., 2 int.) got a taste of how his day was going to be early in the first quarter. On the Patriots first football game. We're possession, he was sacked by Marty Mazzara for a nine-yard loss. It was the first of three sacks on the still learning how to day for Mazzara, and the first of eight for the Ram defense. On the very next play, Shabbick went win." down again, and this time he coughed up the ball deep in his own territory. Soph linebacker Bill Weyrauch recovered to give the Rams the ball at the fumble was recovered by David Reynolds at the "Stony Brook 29. Fordham took advantage of the Fordham 42. This set up the Patriots only scoring opportunity as Rick Hollawell scored on a one-yard drive. On third and 12, Shabbick passed to Chuch run at 9:50. Stony Brook took a roughing the Downey, who burned Jerry Kehm for a 23 yard kicker penalty on the extra point attempt, but Steve completion, Shabbick scored on the next play with Troutman nailed it on his second chance to put the an 11 yard run, pulling the Patriots to within one at s Rams up 7-0. 4:27 of the second quarter. That was as close as K That ended the scoring until late in the half as they would get, since Bob Burden missed the extra x both offenses sputtered. Patriot punter Dave point. > Lewis, a transfer from Division III power The Patriots blocked a Joe Emmons punt Muhlenberg and last year's number one punter in inside Ram territory and Pete Seccia recovered to the nation to live up to his reputation by punting give them possession late in the quarter, but the I for an average of 52.8 yards in the first half, drive was stunted on the next play as Shabbick's effectively keeping the Rams offense pinned down. pass was picked off by Ralph Rios, effectively ending the half. The third quarter proved bo be an exercise in futility as both teams kept their punters busy. The Rams appeared to be playing to hang on to their precarious one point lead instead of finishing off outclassed Patriots. They had a chance to take the lead early in the fourth quarter after wmm recovering a fumble by fullback Mike Shrager on a continued on page 13 Late Bloomer Excels ByMlKKMYLLEk luck continued. In her first semester here she country. The first has been achieved with When Maureen Paoncssa accepted a contacted mono which ended her season. The last weeks' win on the MAAC's but her scholarship to attend Fordham, it wasn't for effects even carried into the spring as it personal time has not yet eclipsed her 18.58 at her ability as a runner but for her prowess in wasn't until the end of the season that she felt last years' Easterns. the classroom, which earned her an academic 100 percent. This however, doesn't mean this season scholarship. Last year Paonessa decided to limit has not been fruitful for Paonessa. She has The junior from Rochester, New York herself to cross country. The cutdown in cut her time from an average of 20.40 to an could have attended other schools but chose training again affected her performance as average of 19.05. By far the greatest Fordham for its academics. It wasn't until improvement on the team! her high school coach contacted Fordham Paonessa attributes her improvement to coach Sue Shea that Papnessa even tryed out "I never thought I her coach, for the track team. "Sue (coach Shea) really demands a lot "I didn't realize she was still interested could turn in these from us. She is the best coach I have ever in running until her coach wrote to me, so I had," says Paonessa. "The training she has tracked her down on campus and asked her," times." designed for us has helped immensely." commented Shea. A large part of' that training involved Paonessa was not considered a great she didn't run well until the Easterns held at resistance work in the water. The team would prospect out of high school. Even here at Lehigh near the end of the season. It was run in the pool to build up their endurance. Fordham it took until this year until she there that Shea got the first glimpse of what "All the girls are running well," really came into her own and fullfilled the was to come. proclaims Sliea. "As a team we have potential her high school coach knew she "Maureen hadn't been overly impressive improved by leaps and bounds." had. This is probably a result of a poor until the Easterns when she turned in a time In the latest rankings of East Coast program in high school. of 18.58 to break the 19 minute barrier for teams, Fordham was placed tenth as ' 'We had three different track coaches in the first time in her career," noted Shea. "It compared with 24th last year at this time. my four years in high school," Paonessa was then that I realized she had the potential Shea feels Paonessa is a major reason for the explains. "They weren't even real track to really be a force at this level." teams improvement. coaches. They were teachers that took the When this season started Paonessa had "To compete on this level you need five time to sponsor us." two goals, for the team to win the MAAC solid runners," Shea explains. "If you don't, When she came to Fordham her bad and for a personal best time in cross continued on page 13