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Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Newark, DE 250 Student Center • University of Delaware • Newark, DE 19716 Pennit No. 26 Follett's Officials book rethink prices• dorm down alcohol But students say policy they are still BY RANDI L. HECHT paying too much M auagm l!, Veu J Edirnr The possibility of s tricter BY CHRISS! PRUITT enforcement of the residence hall Copr Editor alcohol policy is still in the planning Though students constantly stages among university officials. complain~ about high textbook prices, '·[The anctioning] is still being the University Bookstore lowered considered ... and it would go into costs for students by $36.300 Fall effect next year if it does get Semester. a university official said. approved, .. said Cynthia Cummings. However. a student survey director of Residence Life. THE REVIEW I Josh J. Withers conducted by the Delaware Last emester. the office of Undergraduate Student Congress this Officer David S. Bartolf, who patrols West Campus, is one of three community policing officers at the university. Residence Life and Student Life Winter Session showed that some discussed the possibility of stricter students are still unhappy with the punishment for those students amount of money they are spending. Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do? violating the alcohol policy withir. Out of the 83 polled. 30 students the residence halls. but have done thought the bookstore books were nothing more with the propo~al. too expensive. Fourteen students According to the Official Student said the bookstore prices were fair. Handbook: "Only student, of legal 32 5aid the prices were unfair and 37 drinking age may possess and/or students said they had no opinion on consume alcoholic beverages in the the prices of books. Community cops privacy of their own residence hall According to Barbara Kreppel. rooms. Students under the legal assistant vice president of drinking age may not legally possess Administrative Services. students are nor consume alcohol anywhere ... BY ELIZABETH BREALEY patrols West Campus. "I tell them what is and I felt like a man was following me." According to Cummings. thi; buying books at a much lower price Natiouai/Stme Nel1 ·s Editor going on around other parts of campus he said. "Then I saw a police officer than in years past since Follett policy would not be charged but They are the men in blue ~vho and they can tell me what is going on across the street and I walked towards College Stores took over the would be enforced differently. if periodically stroll in Harrington and here."' him . approved. university bookstore in spring of Rodney Marts to check the place out. But students do not usually take "He asked me if I was okay and then he 1996. Currently. if an underage resident They stand guard inside the Morris advantage of these office hours, Bartol walked me home. It made me feel really is caught with alcohol. he or she has "Since [Follett] took over. the Library to make sure no one smuggles a said. "Office hours are a good concept, safe. What if l had gotten attacked?" price of some books has decreased four chances before being expelled book out in their backpack. but students don' t seek police unless they When they are not working with from housing. The proposed by 3 percent wh il e the price of others They hang out by the bike racks near rea II y need them." students and Residence Life staff has increased by I percent,"' Kreppel e nforcement change would give the dorms. talking with the custodians and The program has been so successful members. community policing officer students who have a lready lived on said. Books that cost $2S before maintenance workers. t hat the federal government is setting also pPtform standard crime prevention on Follett bought the &tore could now campus for at least o ne year two They are everywhere - they are your aside money to increase the number of campus. be decreased w $24.2S or increa ed chances before they would be forced community policing officers. community policing officers. Tuttle said the officer from Laird out of the residence hall. to $2S.2S. The program. which has been in The Cops Universal Hiring Grant was Campus dealt mo;tly with car and bike The pricing ~ystem the uni versity If the Office of Re;idence Life existence for three years, allows ·'officers recently establi shed for the fu nding of theft until a camera was mounted on the wou ld try to change the sanctioning was using before the Follett takeover to keep track of any trends in the area:· new officers. The grant provides $2S.OOO Chtistiana West Tower. ultimately ended up co ting students of the alcohol policy. the Student Public Safety Director Doug Tuttle said. a year for the officer· s first three years. Pencader was also a problem because Alcohol Use Committee would look more money. Kreppel said. Currently. the university has three Monetary disbursements are larger the there is outside door access and ground­ When Follett acquired the at th e proposal and give Residence community policing officers in Newark first year but trickle down so that by the level windows are often left open. Tuttle bookstore. they readjusted the Life feedback on the i~ s ue. said John and another at the Wilmington campus. fourth year the university is paying the said. ·'Education about safety has helped pricing cale. and this. Kreppel said. Bishop. assi>tant vice president of These officers spend their time getting to full salary. this problem ... "account~ for the decreases and Student Life and cha ir of the know students whi le patrolling their ''Police departments who don't attempt Crime i~ surprisingly low on North increases in book prices for committee. assigned area. community policing wi II be left behind."' Central. Sgt. Edward Murray said. "That students."' Bishop explained that the Each officer is assigned to one of three Bartolf said. is ironic because it so close to Main Street When the university ran the committee ha; no approval amhority areas on campus - East Campus. West Many students welcome the familiar and there are more passerbys making it book tore. students received a 10 in policy changes and only acts in an Campus and Laird Campus. They usua ll y presence of officers as they make their more accessible to crime ... advi sory capacity. percent dis ount on any trade or hold office hours in the dorms during their trek aero s campus. "I've heard [Re ident Bartolf said West Campus trends general book. even if it was used as a Becaus e Res idence Life isn't 3 to II p.m. shift to speak with anyone Assistants] say they feel safer because of include noise complaints and vandalism. text book. Dictionaries. reference changing the alcohol policy and only who has any concerns about safety or community police patrol.'' Battolf said. There are more freshmen here and they books or general entertainment it' enforcement. Bishop said he criminal offenses Sophomore Kristy Larsen said she likes are "testing the waters ... he said. books are I 0 percent lower than they didn't think the propmal would have " It's an information exchange.'' said the idea of community policing. '·Once, I would be in a normal bookstore. to be brought before the Student Officer David S. Bartolf, who primarily was walking back from the library at night Kreppel said. If an Agatha Christie see C OPS page A2 Life Com;1ittee of the Faculty novel is priced at $12. the university Senate. Residence Life wou ld be sells it for $ 10.80. Typically. Follett does not give see GRANT page AS students a discount. Kreppel said. but they make an exception at the bookstore. She said the university would have eventually reevaluated its own Amtrak headquarters moving to Wilmington pricing system. but with Fo llett taking over the store. the savings came into effect almost immediately. Elana Messner. DUSC treasurer Gov. Carper, state legislators hope new centralized aid DUSC was curious to see what students felt about the bookstore· s operations center will revitalize the city s riverfront prices. BY ELIZABETH BREALEY scattered between Philadelphia. with one abstention. see BOOKS page AS Nmionoi/State Neu·s Editor Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. Mayor James H. Sills. Jr. said the WILMINGTON - Members of "Wilmington was picked because it ri verfront provides Amtrak with the ~----INDEX----~ Delaware· s leg is lati ve and is the best spot," said Sen. Joseph R. opportunity for growth. "We have Congressional delegation gathered Biden, Jr., D-Del., "but I think also I, 700 acres of land and the Ca mpus Calendar ...... A2 yesterday wi th the Riverfront because of loyalty. infrastructure to accommodate Police Reports ...... A2 Development Corporatio n to ''There is no state in the union that 120.000 people." World ews ...... A3 a nn ounce that Amtrak Tra ins' supports Amtrak as much as Delaware The center will bring 230 jobs to Edi toriai ...... A8 natio na l headquarte rs will be does and Amtrak understands that this Wilmington. Downs said. but they Comics ...... B6 consolidated in Wilmington. is a rai lroad town.'' will not be new jobs. ''By moving Classified ...... BS In a news conference held along Sen. W illiam V. Roth. Jr., R-Del, here we are consolidating, actually Sports ...... B I the Christin a River, Amtrak president cited bipartisanship as a helping hand reducing the work force by six jobs."' ---Also inside:--- and CEO Tom Downs said that after in Amtrak choosing Wilmington. But the revamping of the old Wilco 22 months of deliberations between ·'Nowhere is there stronger. more building, where the center will be Traffic trouble continues ...... A3 Delaware and Amtrak, th e rai lroad consistent support. Republicans and located, will create many jobs, said Black History Month ...... A3 company decided to establish its Democrats a like are working Rep. Michael N. Castle. R-Del. Winter Session update ...... A4 combined national operation center in together." People will be needed to construct and Cardigans in Phill y ...... B I Delaware because of the state's Gov . Thomas R. Carper was maintain the safety of the bui lding, Ice hockey drops two ...... B I0 "professional ism, aggressiveness and selected as the only governor to serve install the e lectrici ty and other understanding of our operating on the Amtrak Board of Directors. construction-related jobs. needs ... Both Roth and Biden voted for his Castle cited the small size of Construction on the SO,OOO square­ admission. Delaware as an incentive for the new feet, $11 million endeavor will begin Carper declared the decision as a workers to stay in Wilmington. "We in May, and the fac ility is scheduled major part of the Wilmingto n are a hub," he said. "We truly can get to open by the end of October. The riverfront transformation . The to any city." operation center will house the trains, addition of Frawley Stadium, the Big Downs said the state will initially engines, on-board service and crew Kahuna and the ninth busiest Amtrak pay for the con !ruction. with later management, system support and station in the country jump-started the contributions reimbursing Delaware. engine and mechanical service, development a few years ago. The Ri verfront Development THE REVIEW I John Chabalko Downs said. The vote to move operations to the Corporation will own the building and Operati ons had previously been area was unanimous, Carper noted, lease it to Amtrak for 20 years. Gov. Thomas R. Carper, who spoke at Monday's p~ conference, i

BY RY A CORMIER between NATO and a democratic Russia" is consent for the enlargement. those former Soviet states because NutimwVStalt: N~w!i Edtlor also a priority. In July, the 16 nations that belong to NATO some in the Russian leadership still One of the most sensitive foreign policy Sen. Joseph R Biden Jr. , D-Del., the ranking will have a summit in Madrid, Spain, to discuss have dreams of reconstituting the decisions to be made this year is whether the minority leader on the Foreign Relations the expansion. former Soviet Union. Nonh Atlantic Treaty Organization should be Committee, agrees with Roth that NATO Three nations are considered a virtual Russia's position on expansion, expanded into Eastern Europe. should expand, but he has some reservations cenainty for gaining entry into NATO during Bilinsky said, is based on them On Friday, the White House announced that about "this major, major undcnaking." the summer meeting. Those nations include " wanting to control ... the President Bill Clinton will have a summit with There are two major concerns Biden has Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic. enlargement process, to cut it off at Russian President Boris N. Yeltsin on March about the expansion. Russia is nervous about the expansion into those three or four countries." 20 and 21 in Finland to discuss the concerns the First, he said Congress does not have the Eastern Europe partly due to Article 5 of Bilinsky cited a recent Russians have about NATO expansion. right to make a decision without inforn1ing the NATO's charter states that an attack on one Washington Post article that said Sen. William V. Roth Jr., R-Del., plays a public first. NATO nation is considered an attack on every the majority of Russian citizens do huge role in the possible inclusion of several This is important, NATO member. not fear NATO expansion. Eastern European nations into NATO. he said, because the That chaner also allows military stations on From the data from that poll, he As the president of the North Atlantic expansion effort will the new members' territory for possible believes the elite in leadership are A;sembly, the parliamentary wing of NATO, cost taxpayers extra deployment. the ones who are fighting the Roth feels that NATO expansion is not only a money. Political science professor Yaroslav expansion because they want to good idea but a crucial step for a more "I don't want Bilinsky, who specializes in Russian and reconstitute the o ld Soviet democratic and peaceful Europe. people to say down Eastern European politics, said he believes that confederation "by hook or by On Wednesday, Roth intr<>duced a the road, four years NATO will most likely expand by 1999 if "the crook." resolution calling for the extension of NATO from now, 'Jeez, you United States continues to press" for the Public opinion polls here in membership to Poland, the Czech Republic, voted to expand expansion. America show that U.S. citizens Hungary ;md Slovenia. Clinton NATO and ·you "My money is on those three or four also support expansion Bilinsky THE REVIEW 1 John Chabalko Roth applauded Clinton ' s call for the didn't tell me this is coumries geuing in." he said. said some polls show nearly 70 Sen. William V. Roth Jr. is the president of the expansion of NATO by the year 1999 during going to cost more money," he said during a In 1993, Yeltsin agreed to the acceptance of percent of Amencans are 111 . . his State of the Union Address last Tuesday. visit to Wilmington yesterday. Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary into suppon of NATO enlargement. N?rth Atlantic Assembly.' the parhamen~ary. In order for the expansion to be Biden said he is arguing for extensive NATO, Bilinsky said, but Yeltsin later r~versed When told of that poll, Biden wmg of the North AtlantiC Treaty OrgamzatJOn. accomplished by 1999, Roth said Congress hearings on the issue in the Foreign Relations himself under pressure from the hard-liners. agreed that the 70 percent was further," he said. ·'Whatthey are really afraid of mu st lead in the ratification process this year. Committee. "Now the Russians have been hot and cold probably accurate but he questioned whether it is the combination of the Baltics and the The 15 other NATO members must ratify the Secondly, he said it is a big step to promise on the issue," he said. "My informed guess is was an "informed judgment." Ukraine in NATo:· expansion as well. to defend another group of nations as it is that the Russians will easily accept the According to Bilinsky , the Russian When asked if the Russians would feel Clinton said the enlargement of NATO wriuen in the NATO chaner. extension of NATO to Poland, the Czech opposition to the NATO plan boils down to threatened by this possible coalition between would allow ·'a Europe in which all "Are you ready to fight in a war in Republic and Hungary ... but what the Russians fear. · these former Soviet states, Bilinsky replied with democracies define their future not in terms of Slovenia?" Biden asked. really don't want is the extension of NATO into "The Russians are raising all kinds of a snicker. what they can do to each other, but in tenns of He agrees that the expansion should occur the Baltic countries - Lithuania, Estonia, difficulties becaw,e essentially what they feel, "The Russians do have nuclear weapons, what they can do together for the good of all." and agrees that defending the other nations is Latvia- and they really don ' t want the and they have a good point, is that the you know. So that should take off some of the In a nod to calm the concerns of Russia, "probably a wise thing to do" but he wants to extension of NATO in the Ukraine.!' enlargement may not stop at those four edge." Clinton added that " a stable partnership ensure that the American people give informed He said Russia fears the expansion into countries and the enlargement wi 11 proceed Carper stresses education The governor echoed Clinton s call for improvements BY RYAN CORMIER Every state should adopt high national now that wouldn't have in ihe past;' she Nmi,l>!• •. "fl'he point !s not to put our children childhood educat.ion so that all students Carper' s legislative proposal to down, but to lift them up." will be prepared for the assessment create a Secretary of Education was On the state level, Carper announced tests. passed by the General Assembly within new assessments in reading and math to "We are doing a lot of things to weeks. begin in the spring of 1998, including make sure that not just a handful of kids Carper is expected to sign the bill statewide testing at the third, fifth . ... will meet the high standards that we today, producing the new highest eighth and tenth grade levels. are setting,'' he said, '·but to ensure that ranking education official in Delaware. Promotion to the next grade le vel kids from all walks of life have a decent The formal signing ceremony will be would be made in pan hy the grades on shot at meeting those standards.'· held 111 Dover at 12:30 p.m., allowing the assessment tests. THE REVIEW I Josh J. Wi1hers Citing his legislative agenda. Carper Community Policing Officer Dave Bartolf says the university's campus is as safe as any other. Carper to appoint and the Senate to A cenain score will be required on pointed out his request for extra time confinnthe first Secretary of Education the tenth grade exam in order for investments for students that need in Delaware's history. students to receive a hi e<>h school additional education. This includes He also announced a plan to rai se diploma, but students wi ll have three setting aside 20 extra days of school Cops keep campus safe academic standards for students in order years to pass the exam. time for the lowest one-third of students, w ensure all students are held Lynne Lewis, an English teacher at based on grade report s, from continued from page A I For sophomore Janelle Vcrreault, a girls walking alone and drive them responsible. to a greater extent, for their William Penn High School, disagrees kinderganen to sixth grade. perfonnance. with the provisio-n allowino students The time may be used as full :.chool The community policing officers potentially frightening experience home. It makes me feel safer.' w as avoided with the help of a "We don't want to dumb down the three years to pass th e te~th grade days, after-school teachmg. Satu rday al so work ~ ith Grounds to decrease " It made me feel safer too, .. standards- we want to g1ve everybody assessment. schooling or summer school. Carper en me. University Police officer. V erreault said. a shot at mak_jng it," Carper said during She believes if students pass the said. .. Bike theft used to be quite One morning she had to go to an Banolf rates the university as safe a campus VISit last Thursday. assessment in the tenth grade, then they l1is Maus. the superinte nde nt of the common. but with the installation of early field placement for an education as any other coll ege - "no better. no cla5s at 6:30 a.m. When she returned worse; · he said. When it comes to education, the may believe the remaining years of high Christina School District, said she the serpentine bike racks, it is very governor and the president are on the school are not quite as important. at 9:00 a .m. , she was scared of Universities across the country, agrees with Carper" s proposal because difficult to steal any bike that is same page, as both have proposed This opinion is a result of her past walking home. including American University in "accountability by the st udents is locked up with a good lock,'" Tuttle introducing mandatory assessments to experience with students, Lewis said, "I had to walk from that scary lot Washington. D .C., have community absolutely necessary:· said. ensure students' scholastic proficiency. because many students slack off after where that girl got sexually assaulted policing programs. Staning this summer, Meus said her Overall rrime is down this year hut Clinton said during his State of the they receive their SAT scores. on Wyoming Road," Verreault said. ··Jt is also the way most police district is beginning the program to students still•Ieed to be careful. Tuttle Union address that higher academic [n addition, she said, there is a lot of She saw a po lice officer who offered departments are going,'' Banolf said. allow extra school days for struggling said. "Many students do not behave standards, focusing on reading and pressure to lower standards, especially her a ride home. 'The public and police have realized students. smartly. They think nothing bad will math, should be set in order to lead a when a teacher's failure rate for a class "It was really nice because I only they cannot exist separately. As for the teachers who have agreed ever happen to them. better educated generation of Americans reaches a cenain point. live a quarter of a mile down the road. "A lot more can get accomplished to work the extra school days. Meus "Just a little bit of paranoia is into the next century. "I think standards have to be raised "She told me ·J like to pick up any when we work together.'· said they are "really enthusiastic about it healthy." "1 issue a challenge to the nation: because I have a lot of students passing -they like it.'" C AMPUS CALENDAR Spring Semester classes s tart be served at 3:30p.m. today at 8 a.m., so be sure to set Also on Wednesday, the Chapel Police Reports your alarm and prepare to buckle Street Theatre will present a down for the 15 weeks of work reading of Noel Coward's " Hay looming in your future. There' s no Fever" at 8:30p.m. And hey, it"s reprieve until Spring Break starts free. INDECENT EXPOSURE on March 29. Thursday morning at 7:30 there broken by an unknown suspect who boy who originally sprayed the gas. An unidentified white male exposed stole several items sometime between police said. The Super Bowl and the Pro will be a business and economics his genitals to a female student Sunday night and Monday morning, Bowl may have passed us by, but if breakfast semi1iar called, ''The Saturday morning, Newark Police said. University Police Capt. Jim Flatley WOULD YOU LIKE A LITTLE you still haven't gotten your fill of U.S. Economy: 1997 and Police gave the following account of said. PEPPER WITH YOUR MEAL? football. WCAU-TV sports caster Beyond." Charles Reeder wi II he the incident: Stolen from the g lass case were 12 An unknown suspect released pepper Vai Sikahema, a former there at Arsht Hall in Wilmin!!ton. The student was walking across East condoms and a national condom week spray Friday evening inside the Ground Philadelphia Eagle, will be on Just remember the eggs and ba~on. Main Street at North College Avenue T-shirt, Flatley said. Round on South College Avenue campus Tuesday to help you out. "Curre nt Stu dles into the when she noticed a man drive by and Newark Police said. - ' Sikahema will speak in the Trabant Mech a n ism of Act i on of look at her strangely. She then saw the Y O U TH P E PPE R S SHOP W ITH This incident was not related to the University Center's Multipurpose Linop irdine · A Neu rotr ansm itte r same man in a car in the Carpenter S PRAY incident that occurred at the Ski Bum Room at 7:30 p.m. as a part of the Release Encha ncer and Poten tia l Sports B uilding parking lot. A 13-year-old Newark boy was and Captain Blue Hen Comics, police Latter- Day Saint Student A lzhe ime r 's Disease While walking across the train tracks caught releasing pepper spray Sunday said. Association· s program, '·Standing T herapeutic" will be discussed in on North College Avenue, the woman afternoon inside the Ski Bum and Your Ground.'" 3 I 6C W o If H a I I at 4 p . m. spotted the ma; again, this time in the Captain B lue Hen Comics in the JUST WINDOW SHOPPING Want to get out of Delaware for Thursday. And yo u can p"ck up former Down Under parking lot. Newark Shopping Center, Newark Glass from the front entrance door of He whistled and the student turned Police said. a while? T h e Natio nal S tude nt some food beforehand. Happy Harry's on East Main Street was around to see his pants pulled down a nd Both stores notified police that Exchange will be ho lding an Instead of watching a play, try broken by unknown suspects. Newark his genitals fu ll y exposed. someone had released the chemical gas Police saiJ. information session WedncsJay at out for one. The Khulumani The man then got into his car a nd inside, police said. the Admissions Annex on 188 T heatre T r oupe wi II he holding Police found the glass door shattered fled towards East C leveland Avenue. A Ski B um employee found the with glass in the doorway and inside the Orchard Rd. from 3:30 to 4:15p.m. auditions fur the musical " Spunk .. The victim described the suspect as a Newark boy outside with three other store. However, no items were found Science fanatics beware, there is in 221 Smith Hall on ThursJay at 6 white male in his 20s with dark b londe j uveniles and detained the young missing. police said. a biological sciences seminar p.m. hair. He was wearing blue jeans a nd a suspect until police arrived. The shattered door was valued at Wednesday at 4 p.m. called Catch the men 's bas ketball v-neck sweater. Police took the four boys into $250, police said. "Thieored oxin: Its Cytokine-Like team take on Maine at t he Bob, custody a nd released them to their D e rivatives a nd the E ffects of Thursday. The first shot is thrown A LITTLE I N-AND-OUT ? parents. -compiled by Angela Andriola these S ubs ta nces on L eukocy te at 7:30p.m. so don't be ljlte. A glass display case in Gilbert B was C harges are still pending against the D evelo pme nt and HI V E xpression." W hew. It 's in 3 16 -compiled by Hope Patterson and Wolf Hall and refreshments will Horace Glenside ~------~

( • February I I, 1997 • THE REVIEW • A3 Traffic plans to be released The intersection at Elkton and New London roads has been a trouble spot

BY ROBERT ARMENGOL problem back then and that's why it's the way it is don ' t see the intersection on a regular basis, City Nt'w.'l Editor now. Others will be opposed because they think it 'The engineering plans that DeiDOT will present Plans for re-organizing the Deer Park intersection will boost traffic on Main Street rather than solve are in no way irrevrrsible or unchanging,'' Turner COLLEGE TUITION TAX BREAKS wl-tere Main Street meets Elkton and New London it.,. said. '"The whole reason for the workshop is so that RECEIVE CRITICISM; RAISE CONCERN roads will be released Thursday during a city Newark residents will have a chance to voice their people can make suggestions.'· WASHINGTON - Middle-class Americans meeting at the Newark Municipal Building, officials concerns over the issue during a public workshop at Last year, Turner admitted she wasn't satisfied increasingly have become worried over the costs sai d. with the Deer Park intersection proposal. And today, ?f college tuition and fees, which are expected to Planning commissioner Roy Lopata said the state she said. "I'm still afraid." tncrease at nearly twice the rate of inflation. Department of Transportation is set to present its Only one roadway addition can really solve _Education analysts f!redict that college costs plan for the new intersection during the legislative "We need a perimeter road around Newark's traffic problems , Turner said- a will be at least 80 percent higher by 2005 than briefing. perimeter bypass. " I don ' t want to see these present they are today. In an effort to im prove traffic flow in Newark, the Newark, and in my mind, the idea plans take away from that concern,'' she said. "We Thus, many experts consider President Wilmington Area Planning Commission last spring is alive and well." need a perimeter road around Newark , and in my Clinton's goal of helping parents finance higher approved overhauling the intersection in o rder to mind, th e idea is alive and well.'' education for their children an important and make Elkton and New London roads two ways all -City Councilwoman Nancy Turner But DeiDOT rejected suggest ions to consider a positive message . the way through. bypass this year. In stead , the department m ay At the same time. however, they fear that a The details of DeiDOT's plan, about eight months discuss ex tending the Christina Parkway south of patchwork of logistic and possibly even ethical in the making, will not be made public until the Municipal Building Feb. 25. Newark to Barksdale Road just outside Maryland in glitches could emerge as the administration tries Thursday and are by no means etched in stone, City " Having a public hearing is a co urse of an effort to alleviate traffic in Newark. to apply the progra~ nationwide to thousands of Councilwoman Nancy Turner said . necessity," Turner saiJ. "We will certainly see some But at present that suggesti o n is barely a novel widely diverse colleges and universities. Turner, who heads Citizen's Against Traffic, said varying opinion about making the intersection two­ idea. Traditio~aally. college financial aid has come she is wary of any new design that may increase way.'· Turner said she will continue press uring officials in the form of government-financed grants that vehicular turmoil in the area. She said res id e nt s who drive through th e area to take action on ci ty traffic problems, adding that are awarded to the neediest students and through "Years ago, Elkton Road ran two ways at the every day somet imes have a better perspective on local parti..:ipation in the o n-go in g debate is higher private. government-backed loans ·-- the i_ntersection,'' she said. "Some people say it was a potential traffic improvements than engtneers who than ever. mainstay of middle-class attempts to finance a college education. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. college st udents borrow money to go to school, according to the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. And Department of Education Students figures show that total loan volume increased 50 percent bet ween 1992 and 1996. • Never before has student aid come in the form of tax relief and as a result, the proposals have raised some troubling questions. spnng Will the tax credit. for example, put the IRS in the position of checking up on student grades? And. in an attempt to ensure that a B is a B, will Uncle Sam impose a new level of regnlation on higher education? - · back to Some critics also have raised the disturbing possibility that such tax breaks will inspire tuition hikes, and that the president's proposals -aimed squarely at the middle class- will make it even harder for lower- income students to campus go to college.

COPS VISIT O.J.'S HOUSE AFTER FALSE BY CHRISS! PRUITf TIP SAYS HE THREATEN ED TO KILL HIS Ah - the birds are tweeting in the leaves of trees. 2 KIDS AND SELF Bunny rabbits are scurrying across the green grass. Yes LOS ANGELES -Hours after O .J. Simpson folks, spring has arrived . was hit with an $8.5-million judgment in court And for those students who stayed at the university for last week, authorities visited his Rockingham Winter Session, so have the crowds, the noise and the Avenue estate in Brentwood to check out what bigger classes. now appears to be a baseless report that his two "I liked winter this year because there were less people children ·'might be in danger," officials said and less crowds,'' said sophomore Adriana Salamone, an Sunday. Italian education major. She liked having the campus to Socia! workers with the Los Angeles County her ~elf, especially at meal times. Department of Children and Family Services "You could always find a seat and the lines were never asked police to accompany them to the home long," she said. But Salamone was disappointed that some THE REVIEW/ Bredan Goldstein around 10:30 p.m. last Tuesday and "verify the dining facilities had restricted hours or were not open at all. Freshmen Lauren Paper, Nikki Brumberger and Jen Kessler lounge around after returning to safety of the children." said Los Angeles Police 'There are still students here," she said. campus last weekend. Winter Session was "chock-full-o-fun," one student says. Cmdr. Tim McBride. A social worker Junior psychology major Gahan Kaloostian said Winter interviewed the children and " made the call tha t weekends." back into the college thing,'· said sophomore art major Session was not what she expected it to be. Laura Haney, a sophomore business major, said this Joslyn Kelly, who spent Winter Se sion interning with the everything was OK," he said. "Classes were smaller, so it ' s better," she said. "But "l know that there is no credence to be given winter was a chance to get some of her major requirements Pennsy lvania State Senate Republican Communications there wa~ really nothing going on during Winter Session." fulfilled. Department. to that repor• iv1a rjorie Fuller, a court­ The majority of Kaloostian's Harrington A Hall took appuinteL: tttorney for tl-:e children, said Sunday. '·[Winter session] gave me the chance to get my tough "lt was a nice change [from college life J," she said. "It Winter Session so there were plenty of people around; they " If social W:3rkers and police had found one courses. out of the way;· said Haney, who plays for the was a great leaming experience. If I had to do it again I just could not find anything to do, she said. "Plus when tiny iota of d<. :1ger,'' she said, "these kids would women's lacrosse team. "Now I can take a lighter load in would still probably take the internship." everyone comes back you really notice how big thi s school the spring while I am in season [for lacrosse].'' Freshman biology major Peter Fleishut voiced a have been out of the house in a second_" is.'' . Fulle1 ~:-oi d the visit appeared to have been Some students thought this Winter Session was "chock­ complaint common among those who do not stay for One of Kaloostein' s hall mates is ready to get into the based on a tipster claiming to have conversed full-o-fun." Julie Jordan. a sophomore biology major said Winter Session: "spring swing of things." only having one class was a break from her usually hectic "I hung out with all my friends at first. hut then they all wilh Simpson's 11-year-old daughter, Sydney, ''I'm looking forward to something new," said and that the child had suggested that Simpson routine. had to go ba..:k to school,'" he said. "After they all left it got sophomore mathematics major Kelly Kimball. "Five days, "[Winter Session l gave me time to get to know people pretty boring and slow. would kill her, her 8-ycar-old brother Justin and two hours a d:1y of the same class? I really neerl a break." himself- "with a gun. this is my on my tloor better anJ it gave me time to hang out with my ''I'm definitely ready and looking forward to taking Dana Degatano, sophomore biology major, said Winter old buds." classes and getting back into things:· said Fleishut. who understanding." said Fuller- if the civil verdict Session was a relief from her hectic fall schedule. went against him. Returning students arc excited abou t returning after their worked at his family's Hockessin furniture store and "I thought it was very relaxing," she said. "I had the time month-long break from college life. vol unteered at A.l. Institute, a children's hospital in Early Tuesday evening. Fuller said, Simpson to just hang o ut with friends and go skiing on the had ·'sat down with the children. They had ice "I wao; excited to come back and see everyone and get Wilmington. "It was a good break hut a lillie too long.'' crea:n, and he explained to them the verdict. After he got the kids settled and the homework done. he left to meet with" his attor11ey. Highlights of the top ABC TO BROADCAST KOPPEL . INTERVIEW WITH CONVICTED stories you missed over AMERICAN SPY TONIGHT While you were gone • • • WASHINGTON- ABC's "Nightline" will air winter break reports on convicted spy Aldrich Ames tonight and on Friday. So, you stayed home and dawdled? No, wait. coverage in The Review. Anchor Ted Koppel's interviews with Ames You were more inventive than that. You jetted off DEATH SENTENCE FOR EX-STUDENT and his wife, Rosario, both conducted last to Europe, the Caribbean -any place but here - Former student David D. Stevenson and TREATS BITES THE BIG SANDWICH month, will be seen tonight at I I :35. Aldrich for "study" abroad. You thought, after all , Winter accomplice Michac; Manley were sentenced in Franchise disputes forced owner George Ames is servi ng a life sentence at the federal Session was a sleepy, snowy time. Superior Court J··· . 10 to death by lethal injection. Roberts to shut down Main Street's popular penitentiary at Allenwood, Pa.; Rosario Ames is Try again. The defendants, both 22, were convicted last Treats Cafe Jan 2 1. serving a five-year sentence at the federal prison Here's a look at the news from around town in fall of first-degree murder and conspiracy in the Roberts has said he is hopeful about re­ in Danbury, Conn. the past few weeks. 1995 shooting of Kristopher Heath, a 25-year-old opening the restaurant, but the chances look The Friday broadcast will include interviews (The Review never sleeps.) university alumnus. bleak. with CIA spy-catchers and a discussion of why it Appeals in the case are pending. took almost I 0 years to catch Ames. RAPE ON FRAZIER FIND HOUSING ON THE WEB FIELD THE COMMUTER RAIL STATION THAT Starting Feb. II , st_udents will be able to take NBC ALLOWED TO AIR "TEXAS CADo<:T An 18-year-old COULD virtual tours of campus residence halls and fill out MURDERS" IN DALLAS -BUT Newark woman whom Newark's soon-to-be commuter rail station their housing appli cation s right on the NETWORK CHANGES MIND police have said is not a will begin providing daily service to Wilmington uni ve rsity's World Wide Web site. DALLAS- The NBC affiliate in the Dallas- university student was and Philadelphi a on SEPTA's R2 line in October. Fort Worth market, KXAS , has decided not to raped by a man with a The transportati on department awarded the $1 NEW LEADER FOR CAMPUS NAACP air Monday night's network movie_ "Love's knife at about 5:45 Jan. million construction contract Jan. 16. Work on Sophomore Dontae Wilson took office in Deadly Triangle: The Texas Cadet Murders"­ 29 as she stepped out of a the 300-foot loading platform, a parking lot and January as president of the university's chapter of because of concerns it could jeopardize a fair wooded shortcut between other facilities under the South College overpass the National Association for the Advancement of 1ria I. Cleveland A venue and the near Ivy Hall will begin in March or early April. Colored People. Wilson played a major role in the Thursday, two days after winning a court Carpenter Sports Bui !ding organization· s resurgence last year. ruling that allowed the station to show the and onto Frazier Field. RENT PROPOSALS MAY CAP STUDENTS movi'e, about two former military cadets accused She described her assailant as a muscular 6- OUT OF HOMES UD TEAMS CHEER, DANCE THEIR WAY in a love-triangle killing, KXAS had a change of foot black male in his 20s. University Police The city has rescheduled a rental policy TO SPOTLIGHT heart. continue to search for the suspect. workshop open to the public in th e Newark Nine male a nd seven female c heerleaders "After viewing a copy of the movie .. . we're Since the incident, facilities management Municipal Building for March 13. finished fifth together in the National all in absolute concurrence that this s houldn't be personnel have repeatedly patched up the shortcut In a debate that may greatl y affect students Cheerleading Championships at Disney's MGM seen right now in our town,'' general manager holes in the 6-foot fence running parallel to the who live off campus, participants will discuss the Studio's in Orlando, Fla., Jan 10. Doug Adam.; said last week. CSX rai Iroad tracks and the field . possibility of capping city rental permits and The university's 12-member precision dance Former Naval Academy midshipman Diane limiting the number of unrelated housemates to team placed sixth in its first national competition Zamora. 19, and her 19-year-old fiance, David COMFORT INN BABY SLAYING three. also in Orlando on the same day. Graham, an ex-cadet at the Air Force Academy, The Jan. 21 release of Amy S. Grossberg and Androgynous mascot YoUDee placed seventh are charged with killing Adrianne Jones, 16, in Brian C . Peterson Jr. on $300,000 bail was hotly SPECIAL OPS COPS STORM THE out of II competing furry friends with a two­ Oe..:ernber 1995 in the Fort Worth area. Both debated among legal experts last month. STREETS minute skit to the song "Kung Fu Fighting." defendants were high school seniors at the time. The teens, accused of killing their newborn son Teams of undercover cops made more than 80 Prosecutors say the suspects plotted the killing and abandoning the body in a Newark trash bin. drug- and alcohol-related arrests in Newark 'STAR WARS' after Z'lmora found out that Graham had had a are wearing electronic ankle bracelets and have during late December and January. Need we say more? In case you haven' t fling wtth Jones. been ordered to remain in their homes between 8 Plain-c lothes officers from Newark Police. not iced. it's back on the Screen. The Review According to prosecutors, Zamora and p.m. and 6 a.m. University Poli..:e and the Delaware Alcohol gives George Lucas and his masterful restoration Graham hit Jones on the head with a barbell. Delaware corrections officials still say the Beverage Control Commission joined forces to crew three Wookie digits up. shot her in the head and left her in a field. monitoring system is not secure. sweep liquor stores and bars on six different Grossberg and Peterson are scheduled to stand nights. -Rober/ Armengo/ -compiled from the Washington Post/Los trial in September. Look for upcoming Special Operation~ Angeles Times news sen·ice by R_, all CcJIIIIicr A4. THE REVIEW • February I I , 1997 Surprise! Dining Services receives good marks answered food quality , food variety , BY LAUR A OVERTUR F The survey, which is administered by as "sati s facto ry," a score of 3 as "good." University Center's food court , th e Stc,Jf Re>Jwrur DininQ Services each semester. included Although the ratings s urpassed last Scrounge and Smitl y' s received hi g he r price and value, Tarry said. The results to Dining Services' latest questions about eye appeal of the food year's re s ults , th e score for food marks than those of the dining halls. The The next Customer Sati sfaction survey proved co ntrary to commonly and the c l ean liness of dishes and te mpe rature was s till below the national results were a high 3.62 for the taste o f Survey will be administered in February. heard complaints about overcooked food sil verware. Students were asked to rate average by . 18. the food and a s t el lar 4.52 for th e Dining Services '"h opes to attain hi gher a nd slow servi ce in dining hall s a nd their a nswers o n a scale fro m o ne to five, Dining Services uses the questionnaire accuracy of the cashier. scores in a ll areas of the survey and to retai I food markets . with five the hi g hest score. to gain in s ight about what s tudents like The questions w hi c h so li ci te d these pay particular attenti on to the comments Dining Services received favorab le Questions abo ut dining halls' variety o r di s like and t o make adjus tment s favo rabl e m a rh referred to s ervice , of the s tude nts ." Tarry said. marks for their dining hall s a nd food of food , cleanliness, speed of servi ce, according ly. responsiveness of e mployees, quality of With the next s urvey approaching, markets in a fall s tudent s urvey which a nd overall perform a nce a ll scored over To improve on the low results , food , and the food's appeal , tas te a nd sop h omore Colby H ewi tt said there garnered nearly twice as many responses 3.00 on the fi ve point scale, improving as management staff meetings were called temperature. might not be a way t o avoid as in the past. much as 0.14 since s pring semester. The during Winter Session. The res ults of the r e tai l loca ti ons' participating . H ewi t t noted that fall "These result ~ mean tha t University of lowest categories were eye appeal, with '"It was determined that improvements survey s urpassed their national averages. survey-takers were " much more fo rceful Delaware Dining Se rvices places a hi gh an average ra ti ng of 2.83 a nd food would be made via batch cookin g, In additio n to the rating questions on in making us fill it out thi s time , coming priority o n customer satisfactio n a nd it is temperature, whi ch received an average improved ho lding techniques, a nd other the s urvey, students were asked what up to our tables and handing u s the paying off,'" said Colleen T arry. score of 2.82. production methods."' Tarry said. issues are most important to them at both s urvey and pencils.'· marketing director for Dining Services. O n the s urvey, a score of 2 is defined F ood out l e t s lik e the Trabant dining halls and retail locations. They There's a lot to learn, experience Questions? in Black History Month programs Problems? BY JON TULEY A " When I was growi ng up we NAACP has o rganized a seri es of c h apter of the Ku Klux Klan is Complaints? Srmlt'nt AJfuirs £cl11m· diJn"t have that information, .. she events and speakers througho ut the planning to march in front of the Each February, since the 1960s, said. month. Events inc lude an African C hri st in a School District has heen dedicated to teaching people The idea of fashio n show. administration building. The march is more about black history. devoting a month to------black film night to protest the school district's Compliments? And even though February is the lea rning about and a jazi concert. acknowledgme nt of Black His tory shortest month, few o ther events black hi story "There has been a lot of " It is important month. promote black culture as well as originated in th e neglected history in the that people attend A simi lar incident. Hayman said , Black Hi story Month. 1920s with func tio ns," Gary occurred on Main Street five years "There has been a lot of neglected historian Carter G. U.S. Students were not Hayman, president ago when the Ku Klux Kl a n history in the U.S.," said Carole C . Wodson. taught about black of the Newark organi zed a march down Main Street. Marks, director of the black W o d s o n history." c hapte r of the In res ponse t o the march, th e Send your letters to American studies program. "Students proposed that the NAACP. said. re sidents of Newark and the Main were not taught about black history.'" United St ates take - Carole C. Marks, director of the black "and participate in Street merchants deserted the Through her travels to o ther one week each year American studies program events pI a nne d norm ally busy street for the day. the editor to univers ities, she said she is now and hcu < its during the mr"1 th .'" Hayman said the march actu ally witnessing an increase in student's attention on ------Unfortunately, brou ght the co mmunity c loser awareness of black hi story. teaching bl ack history. In the 1960s, plans of protests have been reported together instead of dividing it apart. The Review at 250 Much of this increased awareness thi s week of black history evolved by local white supremacists groups. '"It had a counter effect,'" he said. Marks attributes to information into Black Hi story Month. The Wilmington News J o urna l "Things were actually better taught during this month. The Newark chapter of the reported Sunday that a De laware afterwards." Student Center. U.S.looks out for young passengers Del. will run several programs for Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week

BY ELIZABETH BREALEY ages I to 5. it is only a secondary offense and a Awareness Week to teach people how National/State News Ellitor When child safety scats are used police officer may onl y pull the driver to use c hild safety restraint seats Parent ~ take young children with correctly. fatalities among c hildren over if he/s he is committing an correctly. them most places they go. Whether it is younger than 5 years old are reduced additional traffic violation. The Emergency Medical Services a trip to the mall, the library or the local by 71 percent. According to NHTSA, if drivers Division of New Castle Co unty. the CQPVenience, n;uu:t ~ their. children are at ''1l1e safest place for all children is follow these laws and properly restrain American Automobile Association. their side. · in the back seat of a vehi c le and their children, safety can t:le-assured. Delaware Hi ghway Safety and Safety The first , t.l)i_ng , parents should do is bu..:kled up,'· said Trish Roben. director However, safety is not alway a Council are sponsoring an information make s ure their child is properly of the Office of Hi ghway Safety. given if a n airbag is in the car. event Friday at College Square restrained in car seats or safety belts. "Being buckled up prope rly on each Williams said there have been 34 child Shopping Center. GRADUATE The improper use or neglect of child trip is the best crash protection - fatal ities nationally due to airbags since Volunteer paramedics who respond FELLOWSHIPS restraint seats killed six c hildren in reducing chances of serious injury or 1990 and 12 so far this year. to the auto accidents will be speaking. AVAILABLE UP TO Delaware last year and injured I ,2 14. death by more than half.'" In De laware, there have been no there will be hands-on demonstrations Three of the children who died were However, in Delaware, there is not a fatalities due to airbags. on securing car seats and infonnation under the age of 4. law that requires chi ldren to sit in the The Office of Highway Safety is wi ll be available about passenger $24,000 This week is Child Passenger Safety back seat. currently di scussing equipping cars safety. Awareness W eek. Held a nnually " It is strong ly recommended wi th the ability to tum off an air bag. "By having paramedics speak, a real College sen iors and throughout the natio n the week of because the front scat is dangerous," The feature would allow a key to tum sense of urgency tends to sink in;· said graduates who arc imerested Valentine's Day, the week is aimed at Williams said . "But they are following the passenger-side airbag on and off. Mike Williams, community relations in becoming secondary school limiting the number of child the letter of the law by keeping their "The problem is that di sconnection o friccr for the Office of Hi g hway teachers of American history, automobile fatalities. children restrained properly in the fron t rof the airbag] for a child means the Safety. '"They arc the people who most American government , or "The purpose of this week is to scat.'' loss of benefits for adults.'" Williams directl y respond to these accidents.'· social studies may apply. educate the general public about the In Delaware, children below age 4 said. Airbags are safe for adults, he Al so, the Delaware State Police and safety ri sk to children,'" said Tom must be restrained in a car seat and said, who weigh enough to sustain thei r local law enfo rcement agencies Fellowships pay tuition, fees, Hubbard , press secretary for New children ages 4 to 15 must be in a car impact. including Newark Police and New books, and room and board Castle County Executive Thomas P. seat or a safety belt. NHTSA recomme nds that people Castle County Poli ce will conduct child toward rna ter's degrees. Gordon. If a driver does not abide by thi s who drive cars with passenger-side air restraint checkpoints during the week For information and applications ca ll: According to the National Highway law, it is considered a primary offense. bags restrain their children in the hack across the state. Stuffed toys, coloring James Madison Fellowships Traffic Safety Administration. traffic Any driver can be stopped by police fo r seat. books and safety tips will be offered at 1-800-525-6928 crashes are the leading cause of death disobeying these laws. To get this information to the public, each site as a positive reinforcement and injury for Americans ages 5 to 32, On the other hand. if an adult over education and awareness events wi II be and a reminder to secure children. http://www.jamesmadison.com and a major cause of death for chi ldren age 16 is seen not wearing a safety belt, held throughout Child Passenger Safety email: [email protected]

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RECORDS © 1997 Hollywood Records February II, 1997 . THE REVIEW liAS Internationally acclaimed Irish poet woos Smith BY CHRISS! PRUITI rumour or a folk memory/ something thrown out herself was from a family of strong-willed question. we once lived when myths collided) Dusk has Copy Elliror once in a random conversation/ a hint merely." women. "Information [on Plath] was scarce. It was hidden the bridge in the river/ which slides and Being a woman. During the hour, Boland read several poems Her grandmother died at the age of 31, rare to find positive things said about her,'' deepens/ to become water/ the hero crossed on Being a poet. about love, family and loss. Her poetry brought leaving Boland's mother an orphan. This made Boland said. "She was a woman here and a poet his way to hell," she read. The two worlds collide for Eavan Boland tears to the eyes of some audience members as Boland's mother strong and resilient even in there. I chose not to emulate her but to honor Boland's poems explore history and our right who read her poetry Thursday night at a lectur~ her soft voice lulled the audience into times of trouble. Boland said she does not really her." to "return to the past." She also writes a great in Smith Hall . captivation. Heads tilted and half smiles were believe in inspiration for poetry, but if thPre is, Sophomore English major Veronica Fraatz, deal about change - whether it is the changing ervous titters arose from audience members frozen on people's faces. then this evidence of strength in hardship was it who attended the reading, said : "I thought she image of the city or the growing of her two as they waited for the tall, modest-looking " Her work is really a fom1 of pure beauty," for her. was excellent. She has a certain way of looking daughters. woman to make her entrance. After being said university alumna Shannon Reilly, who " I really didn ' t feel there was a strong at things, a certain voice that many modem poets The lecture was sponsored by the Committee introduced as the woman who spent her life anended the reading. "Her images are real. You presence of women poets in Dublin during the don't exhibit." on Culture Activities and Public Events, the "looking for Judith Shakespeare in modern can honestI y feel the pain and the joy in every 1960s" she said. In February 1963, she heard of Fraatz said she was especially touched by the department of English, the Irish Culture Club, the literature," the auburn-tressed woman finally poem.'· the suicide of American poet Sylvia Plath. poem "Love" that Boland wrote for her husband. Office of Women's Affairs, the Honors Progran1 made her way to the front of the room. The Boland was born in 1944 and grew up in Boland said the writings of Plath that she had "Her use of imagery is what really struck and the department of women's studies. audience collectively held its breath while Dublin, Ireland. She attended Trinity College, access to were filled with "arresting emotion and me," she said. "I cou ld almost place myself on Boland, a professor of English at Stanford waiting for her to speak. but was expelled in her first year at the age of 19. powerful language." the bridge that she spoke of." university, has published six volumes of poetry "I like this story," Boland said as she began Despite this setback, she did not give up her Bo land said when she was young and Boland said she wrote this poem about a very including "An Origin Like Water," "Outside her poem "Lava Cameo." dream of being a poet. impressionable there were no female poets with trying time in her life. Her infant daughter was History" and "In a Time of Violence.'' She has '1 like this story I My grandfathe·r was a sea Boland said when she was in college she whom she felt she could identify. Everything she deathly iU and she and her husband had to stay also published "Object Lessons," a prose work captain) My grandmother always met him when started thinking about women in history and how heard about Sylvia Plath was negative, and focused and strong at a time when they both felt that explores women's life in Ireland together his ship docked) She feared the women at the there was no record of strong Irish women. She Boland decided to make a name for herself so helpless and lost. with a poet's work. ports I except that it is not a story,/ more a • knew there were such women, because she that her own character would never be in "Dark falls on this mid-western town/ where .Book prices drop slightly Robert Wood Johnson grant

,continued from page AI liaison between the students and "If I had to buy the two science '·It's a general complaint that Follett, a nd hopefully come to a books - new, I would have spent could cause sanction change solution that both parties can live students think the bookstore is too about $100 more than I did. It just with." •expensive," she said. "We wanted to gets ridiculous after a point." continued from page A I year [of the grant]" said Roland occurring on campus are alcohol­ know how students felt before we Other students had a very strong Seth Hyatt, a sophomore chemical Smith, vice president of Stude nt related incidents, he said. within their rights to have a stricter ' took any actions." opinion o n the amount of money engineering major, said this semester Life. "a ll initiative is going into "People who handle their alcohol they spend on books each semester. enforcement of their own policy, he Kevin Laverty, a seni or faculty he spent more than he usually does planning. responsibly are gening trampled by Sophomore athletic training major said. member for DUSC, said the final because only one of his books was "Nothing has been approved at those who don't," he said. "If you Vicki Lindros joked that by the time This possible sanctioning change results of the survey are still being offered used. this time and a plan of action has yet are agai nst interpersonal violence, she graduates she could easi ly have "Thi s is more th a n I us ually is in connection with the Robert compiled. He said DUSC will most to be developed," he said. you can't ignore the common thread spent $2,000 on books alone. spend," he said . "Last semester I got Wood Johnson grant which the likely run the survey again in th e With th e Robert Wood Johnson of,alcohol [in these incidents]." "I bought almost all but two of university was given this fall to , spring to try and poll a larger group books used or from friends. This grant , th e unive rsity is trying to Bishop said the university is not my books used,'' she said. "But I still semester only my paperback book combat the excessive use of alcohol. •of students. target next year's freshman class so trying to prohibit alcohol use, but paid over $300 for them.'' Lindros was offered used. My three hardback Although this is the first year of "We were trying to gather its changes can be studied over a m aking sure it is used more said she is relieved she already has books I had to buy new.'' Hyatt spent the grant, Bishop said the university informati on about what students five-year period. respo nsibly. He related the work two of the books she needs from last almost $300 on his books for this had previously considered changing want and what we can do for them,'' The university is stressi ng, with with the grant to the anti-smoking year. semester. the alcohol policy's sanctio ns. No he said. " We are here to act as a the help of th e grant, that alcohol is campaign. People weren't trying to money from the $770,000 grant will more of a public health issue than an eliminate the tobacco industry, he be used for R esidence Life's individual problem, Bishop said. said, but trying to give nonsmokers proposal. The majori ty of vandalism, the clean e nvironment they "Because thi s year is the planning assaults a nd public disturbances deserved.

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Copies of the rev tstons are available for t·evtew m the Reserve Section of Morris Library and the Thomas More Oratory Catholic Campus Ministry University Faculty Senate 0 ffi ce, 205 Hullihen 45 Lovett Ave at the U of D hall. Copies were also sent to each Department 368-4728 (across from Student Services) Chair and College Dean.

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University of Sarajevo il'I,I,I~N'I,I f) N l~fl IJ I~S'I,IllilN officials to visit campus 'l,l~il)l !ll~!llll~llS! First meeting of Spring Semester: BY DAV ID A. NEWSOM the University of Sarajevo this past term investme nt , very little long­ Stuff Reporru summer fo r an international physics term in vestment has o~c urre d th at is Over the las t fi ve years, the conference that he organized. necessary for rebuiJ ding the Wed_., Feb. 12 @ 6 p.m. in 006 Willard Untvcrsity of Sarajevo in Bosnia­ "I encouraged them to come visi t country ' s in frastructure, he said . Herzegovina h as strugg led to the university, to help them build Because ethnic tensions continue to New Members welcome. BEGINNERS NEEDED. · urvive in a nation th at has been new bridges he re a nd possib ly persist in Bosnia, foreign investors violent ly ,..,rn apart. encouraging new st udent exchanges have been un w illing to ri s k N Parl:· a year afte r armed someday," he said. investing there, he said. ime .:atiunal intervention brought an Bu t building new bridges a nd A lso, as long as the e thnic end to a war that ravaged much of organizing student exchanges may te nsions remain hi gh, Halprin said, the fo rmer Y ugoslavia, the prove to be an enormously hard task the re will probably be very little university, much of which has been for the Sarajevians. What they reall y support for student exchanges. destroyed, has begun to rebuild need is money from the intern ational Nonetheless, estab lishing itself and reestablish links with the com mu nity to help finance their contarts with in the inte rn ati on al academic world. university's reconstruction; Halprin academic wo rl d re m ain s o f v it al Three University of Sarajevo said. importance for Bosnia's fu ture. administrators will re-establish such Unfort unately, there has been "I think it wi ll take time to heal a link in a University of Delaware very little long-term foreign and rebuild, but it is criti cal that lecture this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. investment, said Douglas Mauro De higher educati on plays a central ro le in 006 Williard Hall. Lore nzo, a sen ior who visited in rhe econo mi c reconstructi o n of The Sarajevians' discuss ioo . will Sarajevo last fall. Bosnia if it is going to be a primarily focus on the need to De Lorenzo spent last semester techn ically modern society," he rebuild their lives and institutions, helping to register Bosnian refugees said. aid Arthur Halprin. professor oi" to vote while working for t he There is going to have to be a physics and astronomy. Organization fo r Secu rity and new gene ration of hi g hly trained Their visit is one of special Cooperation in Europe. people who are ex pe rt s in the ir importance to Halprin, who visited While there has been some short- fields if this society wants to become modern again, Halpr:n said , and the University of Sarajevo will also be a vital part o f th is training. "I thi nk there is still some ho pe Students that they wil l co me togethe r event ua ll y," H a lpr in said. " F o r Become Part of a many Bosn ians, especia ll y the yo ung, the war was si mpl y a n Delaware Tradition interruption, and they want to move on wit h their lives again." Join the Staff at the If your watch has a sick tick ... "tock" it to us! Silver Works will test and replace your battery to keep you up and running! 44 KENT WAY NEWARK. DE 19716-47990302/UDI..CLUB SILVER tWORKSf 'No Experience Necessary. 50 E. Main Street 366-8300 All Shifts Needed. For Information or an Applica tion Attention Delaware Pre-Med Students! call UDl-CLUB (831 -2582) or Stop ~ · the Club at 44 Kent Way . Kaplan classes

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland ••• abroad 'exaggerating, but not many would internatio nal management class, According to Rowan the food the States, where English is the Students returned to Newark this disagree th at an excursion to Europe is visited businesses in several European served at McDonald's in Europe tastes primary language, he said it would not an unforgettable experience. countries as part of the curriculum. the same as it does here but there were take too much persuading to get him weekend for Spring Semester "It was the best thing I ever did," Rowan spent some of her time in some other noriceable differences. to go back to Italy. said Kate Rowan, a senior finance France and found the language barrier In France, the Quarter Pounder 'Td pack my bags today," he said. BY ERIN DEAN The experience was o ne that she major. "I learned so much about to be the most difficult there. really is known as the Royale with Other students, like Amy Watson Copy EJitt'r would never forget; something so myself and how to get a long with 'The peopl e just did not want to Cheese and in •he Czech Republi c she who journeyed to England, did not ''I fo und m yself in Pari s.'· wonderful it was hard to describe to others." · speak English, even if th ey knew it was surprised to find that they charge have to worry about such a language whispered Julia Ormond dreamily as those who had never been there Approximately 496 students earned was the only thing we could speak," extra for ketchup. barrier. the title character in the movie befon.~ university credits while studying s he said. "They were j ust no t as "After awhile I just learned to Watson, a senior theater major, '·Sabrina." Sabrina may have been abroad this Winter Session, according friendl y in France as they were in appreciate the consistency of the food studi ed Shakespeare while in England. to Andrew Hi ll , assistant program other countries like Italy and at McDonald's," she said, laughing. " I have a different outlook on coordinator of International Programs Germany." O verall Rowan said she would things now," s he said. " The class • r------,and Special Sessions. This was a 23 Aside from this Rowan said the definitely recommend the trip to defini tely o pe ned up my ideas on percent increase from last year, he museums and sights in Paris were anyone who has the opportunity. Shakespeare." said. wonderful. 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February II, 1997 AS

KKK exhibitions of hate need to be ignored

February in Newark is speech is being denied, his an intere ting time; there's human rights abused. Valentine's Day, always a Five years ago when the favorite among the Klan marched down Main hormone-laden university Street, Newark had the population, and numerous best possible reaction: events dedicated to the none at all. Merchants celebration of black closed shop and left the hi s tory. However, what area, and on the whole sets this small town apart most of the town stayed from the rest of the nation away. We mus t let thi s month, sadly enough, everyone s peak their is our proximity to Cecil mind; it is what makes this County, Md. , one of the country great. But we areas with the most Ku don 't have to listen to Klux Klan activity on t)1e anyone. East Coast. And thanks to As much as The th is less than prime Review disagrees with location, February a lso everything the Klan : brings the myopic racists represents and preaches, into the streets of Newark. we fully support their right Letters to the Editor With potential plans to to assemble and protest. demonstrate on Main We just don 't plan to give month , fro m d aw n to sun set, fasting comes a j oyous celebration three years. In that time there have Street in protest of Black them the satisfaction of Ramadan abstaining from eating and drinking, on the fi rs t day of the following been very few unfortunate History Month, the KKK acknowledging their cause from sex, and fr o m any bad or month - Eid ui-Fitr, which literally incidences near the open passages unkind behavior. We try to devote mean s " the ce lebra ti o n of fas t­ from the train tracks to the fie ld. I refuses to do us the service by attending their and Eid ourselves to th e active remembrance breaking.'' On tha t day, we have understand that the c losing of the of letting their unfounded demonstrations. Not even U s u a ll y I go to lunch wi th a of God. breakfast w ith swee ts in the fence s is a reaction to the rape prejudices die out. In the to counter-protest. And we couple of people in my research On a t ypical R a m adan day , a morning, wear o ur new cloth es, and victim. face of s uch blatant urge the rest of the g roup. But about three weeks ago Muslim, (like myself) wakes up just go to the special congregational As this is very unfortunate, it is offen es, several reactions community to do likewise. o ne of my coll eagues, Mike, asked: before dawn for a small meal, makes prayer held for Eid. On that day o f in my opinion (and many others) that come naturally to the So if and when the "Join me for lunch, Enam'l" the intention to fast the upcoming rej oice we spend o ur time v isiting this is no t a viable solution to the "Sorry, I can't! I' m fasting," I day, observes the dawn prayer, family a nd friends. invi ting a nd problem. It actually causes even majority of the us ually KKK arrives in our town catches a short nap, and then goes to being invited, ·and s howing more problems for all local residents, level-headed university said. This was not the reply he to scream their ridiculous expected. Most of the time, I'd say, w~rk for the rest of the day. In the gratefulness to God 1 11 o ur students and non-students. populace. Outrage, hatred, hatred through the streets, " Give me five minutes," or, "Where evening , one breaks the fast just <1fter togetherness. Solutions may be to clear the a compelling des ire to leave. Beyond making do you want to go?" So I wound up sunset, often wi th fresh dates and Dram Ahmed Chowdhury s hrubbery o r install lighting . I throw whatever is closest their words fall on deaf having to explain w h y and how water. Ahh, food tastes so much Graduate Studen t appreciate the fact that action and most likely to damage ears, make their words Muslims fast. And that is what I'm better after fasting all day! Later at to wa rds safety is a priority of the about to tell you. night, one often goes to mosque to uni versity. But please remember, as sheeted bodies, these are echo through a town that attend the special praye rs he ld Fence should thi s is a different issue, that your all unders tandable and has no ears at all. Study in In addition to fo ll owi ng the solar. Gregorian calendar, Muslims also during Ramadan , in which large acti on may affect certain peo ple in a probable reactions. the library, have a picnic at use a lunar calendar to keep track of parts of the Qur' an are recited. not be closed negative way. They are also all wrong. White Clay, but especially religio us events and occurrences. Now you ask me "Why do you N o t o nl y my ho me, but all of In the case of such hate resist the temptation to Since the lunar year is approximately fast?"- the answer to that question My name is Brian Erskine, and I Newark is precious to me. And the is also in the Q ur' an: "0 you w ho easy access to Main Street is a gro up~ , al lowing their become embroi led in a I 0 to I I days shorter than the solar a m a graduate of the University of year, the dates of Ramadan and Eid believe' Fasting is prescribed for you Delaware. Since my ti me in school, I benefit. Please do not take thi s away demonstrations to affect pointless argument. as it was prescribed for those before from us. you at all is to let them It is fruitless and slowly revolve around the Gregorian not only work for Newark. but reside calendar- each year it's a few days you, that you may become PIOUS 111 ewark on East Clevela nd Brain Erskine win. Every time a frustrating to try to change earli er. (2 183).'' Avenue. My intent is to express to Kl ansman provokes a the mind of one so During thi s month of Ramadan, Thi s month function s as a you my dis sat isfactio n wi th the violent reaction from an entrenched in thoughtless Muslims arc commanded to fast, as training and re-energ izi ng period for closing of the fe nces along the train otherwise peaceful person, tradition as a Klansman, revealed in the Qur' an nearly 1400 Muslims. We control out speech - tracks in Carpenter Sports fie ld years ago: "The month of Ramadan never cursing or quarreling; we behind East Main Street. WHERE TO WRITE: he's perpetuated his point. and all it will lead to is an control our urges - neither eating Because the minute a unseemly fight , either in which was revealed the Qur'an, a As you may know, this is an easy Letters g uidance for mankind and clear nor drinking; a nd we control our access for numerous people coming •The Review Klansman is attacke d, he 's verbal or physical, that proofs for the guidance and the passions - abstaining from fighting from Eas t C leve land Avenue, 250 Perkins Student Center been g1ven new will make both s ides criterion (between right and wrong): and having sex. Prospect Avenue, and Wilbur Street Newark, DE 19716 ammunition: hi s free appear uneducated. So whoever among you observes the Fasting a lso b rings fellow Uust to name a few) 10 get to East Fax: 302-831-1396 month, he must fast that month, and Muslims closer together, by breaking Main Street a nd cam pus. For those E-mail: [email protected] whoever is ill, or o n a journey. (he fast together with s ha red food, th a t live in the middle of East must stil l fast ) the same number of observing more charity th an in the C leveland Avenu e, it is now quite a The Review welcomes days from other days (outs ide rest of the year, and being more kind hassle 10 walk to East M ai n Street. letters from its readers. Please Professors should. Ra madan). God intends for your and generous to o n e a nother. One of the luxuries o f residing where include a daytime telephone ease, and He does not want to make Altoget her, Ramadan serves the I do, is the easy passageway to Main number with all letters. Tbe things difficult for you (Translations purpose of bringing humans closer to Street. As for students, it is an easy Review reserves the right to' think of expenses from the Qur'an 2: 185)." God, the Ultimate Reality. way to get to class. edit all letters. Thus. we fast fo r the whole With he end of the month of I have resided in my house for

At the opening of a ordering books, professors new semester, complaints need to keep in mind the Matt abou t the university number of editions Manochio Learning·about life bookstore are guaranteed. available . When two From apparently unfair stories in an anthology Lost in the prices to inefficient change from edition three Big City through lawns service, the organization to edition four, and edition does not fair well in the three is $20 cheaper, most Fred D e lGuercio was m y g rown children , maybe hi s two Ko rean W a r. He was 65 the day I will it be my turn? public relations people would think it neighbor in Succasunna. N.J. for 2 1 grandkids. Those are che ri s h ed said good-bye to him. I didn' t know I am not scared of death, I just department. logical to continue using years o f m y life. He died of an thoughts I hope to have one day. it at the time, but I would never see don ·1 want to meet it anytime soon. I To their credit, The the third edition. aneurysm Friday. He looked healthy. He was six him again. have yet to live. But looking back at Review found most of a The basic point is that I re member the last time I saw feet tall. lean and fi t; he had the dark Never again w ill I see him Mr. Del, it is safe to say he had a small sample of books to professors should take the him alive. It was a few days before I brown skin of an Italian man and, as combi ng hi s yard o f all the dead good life. always, his g lasses were firmly leaves (he loved lawn maintenance). He married and loved his wife, be priced competitively returned for Winter Session. I was in time to find the cheapest a rush to go to some unimportant att ached to hi s face. Fred DelGuercio I a m s ure that's the o ne thing he Margo. He fathered two children and with Borders Books and editions and resist the place with my friends , but I stood looked the way I was accustomed to: secretly disliked the most about our even had a c hance to be with his Music, but prices for urge to order the I a test, with him at the invisible boundary alive and well. He even caught my family: We do not take care of our grandchildren and play catch with individual books are only most expensive editions. between our yards and talked. It was attention in hi s own way. His voice property , mostly because my parents them. He had friends, he had family. a small segment of the When humanities majors the us ual conversation neighbors was a powerful baritone, perfect for work and my siblings and I wised up Now, he's gone. problem. can need up to 25 books have: "So, you watching the football shouting from across the yard to talk and left. I never thought about death when games?'' I would inquire. Mr. Del, as about baseball. Mr. Del's lawn was the shade of I was young. I was introduced to it Most of the each semester, and we would call him, didn' t much care " Hey! Howyadoin''l!'' he wo uld green you could find at national gradually when two of my responsibility for keeping science majors have to for the new football teams . I can' t shout (it almost sounded like it was a parks o n a cloud less spring day. grandparents died during my book costs reasonable buy books that cost $7.0 or really blame him. I think he stopped two-syllable inquiry instead of six ). OUR lawn was straight out of sophomore and senior year in high - falls on professors, $80 each, a little extra caring about football altogether, if " How ·bout those Yankees?" H e "Swamp Thing,'' colored brown due school. College opens you up to because students are effort and consideration you can imagine such a thing. loved baseball and wo uld ask how to the dead leaves we never raked. death as well. A kid falls from a required to buy the books from professors while I asked if he was still keeping up we were playing way back when my He mowed hi s lawn to perfection: 13th-floor apartment window; one on his walks. He was, too. You could brothers and I still participated in short , s traight and crisp with the gets hit by a truck; a mother and and editions dictated by ordering will help always spot him walking down the recreational ball. I am pretty sure his smell o f cut grass. We usually mow father dispose of their newborn like their teachers. Books students' budgets street with his hands stuffed in the favorite team was the Yankees and when we can' t see the dog house it was a bad melon. Death gets dealing with languages or immensely. pockets of his blue down jacket; he he hated George Steinbrenner. What anymore. I asked him how he could people everyday. One day it will be history don' t need to be For now, students always wore hi s gray cloth hat when Yankee fan didn' t? stand living next to us and if he my turn. I can only hope when I do updated every other should look for cheaper he walked. I'll never forget his slow I shook his hand as I left him that wanted us to move because of our meet my end, I will face it like Mr. semester, as happens too editions of books at local meander. He was retired with no December day. H e had a strong ghastl y lawn. He laughed it off. He Del did, with strength. particular place to go. I think it's safe shake; it was almost like he wanted liked us. We loved him. often. bookstores; it's worth the fo say he loved his walks and to take your hand with him. He was Now I think about my own time Matt Manochio is a managing In addition, when effort if you find a deal. thought about the things most always strong. I think that came from on this planet. If Mr. Del can leave magazine editor at The Review. Send personal to him: perhaps his wife. his his service in the Marines and the so unexpectedly, why can' t I? When e-mail to [email protected]

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February II , 1997 A9

Shawn Mitchell Bat Child The importance of having thunderstorms ·. Escapes

I have a one and a half year old the sky was an oatmeal gray and the magazine, horror movies and a big boom. downpour without the wi ndshield­ passed before I woke up, since I niece. As l watch my sister and tree in front of my window began to Scooby-Doo episodes lightning is And that's what I saw o ut the wipers on. In the past, I never could only tell time with a digital parents do their best at raising her, sway further and further to each side always shown as this c rooked, window, a lot of water and flashing noticed how much lig htning a storm clock, and without electricity these many things frighten me about her as the afternoon continued. Before branching white line that reaches to lights, accompani ed by loud noises. like this brought, but looking out the weren't working. No one had noticed world. long, I could hear a rumble, although the sky. At my house, however, it's The window was just a blur of water, window, it seemed that every few me, even though I wasn't hid very When l was little , everything it was still too early to see the always just a bright light followed by like a car driving through a seconds there was another flash and well, my legs sticking out seemed to perplex me and provide lightning that presumably boo m , and every bl ast of sound underneath the cu rtains. The en tertainment. My family didn 't accompanied the deep bass. seemed louder than the previous and lightning had stopped. although th e have a computer unri I I was 15 or 16, Soon it was dark and we were each flash seemed closer and closer rain continued, and I went to bed. and not having a TV set in my room eating d inner by candlelight, for to the one that came before. As the years pass, the power goes until high school led me to seek back then any minor storm would At that moment, every cli che I've out less and less. and I think it would enjoyment in other less technical knock the power out. Afterwards, my ever heard abo ut a thunderstorm take a cataclysm to knock it out for a areas. mother cleaned up the darkened seemed trite. My s~ience teacher said whole night. l liked playing in dirt, and kitchen, while my sister went to her it was just a natural discharge of For the children of today, the chasing my dog, and annoying my room to read or li sten to the radio, built up stati c electricity. My mom televisions and computers will never older sister, and building robots with two of th e things that could be done said it was God bowling, and my turn off unless they want them to, my Legos. by flashlight or in the dark. I, on the sister said it was Zeus striking down and there seems to be little mystery My niece spends most of her time other hand, stumbled down the stairs hi s enemies. Sitting there, staring out or excitement in their lives. watching the video, '·Frosty the to the huge picture window in the the window, with blasts of noise that As a res ult , when I asked my Snowman.'' There's nothing wrong living room to see what was hun my ears and echoed off the few cousin what he thought of with this film, but I wonder what she happening outside. houses on th e street, none of these thunderstorms, he looked at me and might be missing while she sits Now I'm certain that I had seen a opti ons seemed plausible. said, ''Duh, it 's just electricity.•· listlessly repeating the lines of a thunderstorm before that moment. I This was more th an just some I know he's right, but I still feel claymation snowman. knew that the flash was lightning and God or e lectri ci ty. As a 7-year-o ld sorry for him . For me, at that age, For example, l wonder if she's the. boom was thunder, and if you kid I had no comprehension of what there was more to the world than just ever seen a thunderstorm. counted the seconds between the two God, or science, or much of anything answers and easily explained truths. I remember lots of storms. l you could figure out how far away else was, but I knew th at whatever There were monsters that chased me, remember when I was canoeing and the storm was. I knew that in a storm was out there, it was out to get me. I monsters that when caught , made me the rain was so cold I thought I'd you shouldn't stand under tall trees, didn' t know what I did wrong but stronger. never feel my arms again. I and that a car could protect you from something or someone was royally remember when lightning burned lightning. Even with all this practical pissed off. So I did what I was good Sha\\'n Mitchell is the assistant down the house two blocks over. knowledge, and though I'm sure I at - I hid. Behind the curtains to be editorial editor at The Review and And I remember one summer had seen a thunderstorm, I've never exact. likes to play in dirt. Send e-mail to hower, when nothing happened. really noticed one before. And I fell asleep. lemming @udel. edu It began like every storm doe : In National Geographic I don't kn ow how much time had

Robert Jill Armengol Tackling our obsession Cortright Saying good-bye is Full-Court Perception Press with who we are of Reality hard but necessary

r m not one to bicker over issues slavery or Jim Crow laws or any the way they do and s till have There are times in our lives when mea nt somethi ng to him . He ' d that he was dying. of race, color or ethnicity. grandfather clause. The personal Nahuatl and Quechua s urnames. we feel we're carrying a big weight seemed really down lately, like I got the opportunity to prepare But. then again, I can't stand the bones I have to pick are sparse, more Isn't that great? What an Aztec around on our shoulders. everything was just going wrong in for it, to get my good-byes in before stench of misconceptions brewed political than moral. revenge. This weight is nearly a lways his life. the end. daily irt ~he cauldron of our culture Wliich gets me thinking - I Still others, like Peru's president, caused by emotions that for some How he was dying, for instance. And I did it. I said them. and language, wafting across the guess I don't believe in special incidentall y, are Hi spanic and - reason we feel unable to express. Of course, he'd known about that for Most people don't get that dangerously osmotic air of mass treatment. And I certainly don't what's that word we're supposed to Anger, for example. Or love. over a year, but was hospitali zed for chance. Or, if they do, they don't media. believe I deserve some kind of help use now'l- Asian? We are unable to express these the first time for hi s illness last take advantage of it. ,. I've despised prejudice of all because the White Man is holding Ah, "Asian.'' What does that feelings because we fear the month. I don't think I've ever felt lighter, .· ki nds since before I can remember. me down. mean'l Chinese, Japanese, Korean? consequences. That we will hurt It really hit him then, I think, th at happier, or more peaceful than after I For that, I count myself lucky, not But ·I do s trongly believe that But what of Indians, Iraq is, someone . That they will hurt us. he was going to die. I know it really told my friend how he"d impacted righteous. I can't say I was taught, so discrimination, racism, bigotry - Pakistanis, Vietnamese, Siberians? Or, perhaps worse yet, that we hit me. my life. The weight of the world, -of I can' t say I've learned anything. It's whatever you want to call it- lives Hello? Even Israelis are Asian, will have to explain them. So that's why I had to tell him. I all of those pent-up emotions, had just something I believe. on in thi s world. technically. I recently overcame these fears didn' t know how much time he had been released. Scientifically, Homo Sapiens are It"s out there. And no law- as And what if an Indian family and told a good friend of mine how left. It could be a year or two. Although doing so made me feel one species. Any differences are protective as it may be - can emigrates to China or Russia? What he had affected my life. Or·a month or two, like while I'm no less sad about his diagnosis, it su perficial: small eyes, dark skin, change th at. Such battles arc only arc they? Very Asian, I suppose, I didn't think I could do it. I away at college. gave me the chance to say good-bye. blond hair - all adaptations so tiny truly won tn the hearts of with perhaps a splash of European thought of how I would say it , then I knew that if I didn't tell him Ironically, I think what scared me each is entirely compatible with the humankind. style. realized what I had planned to say about the impact he'd had on my life, the most about telling him how I felt other. Yet we make it harder because The truth is, nothing we say on was all wrong. It made sense to me, I'd never forgive myself. was the fact that it WAS like saying History and narrow human we ' re obsessed. We're obsessed with the issue is ever correct. There is but wouldn't make sense to him. I think we all wonder sometimes good-bye. And I wasn "t ready for thinking, on the other hand, have differences. With defining them, nationality and there is genetic past Then I thought, maybe I' II write if our life has meaning, if we've had that yet. proven s uch differences to be and there is geography -but it down. That way, I cou ld explain I wasn ' t ready until the quite serious . none of the labels we interchange it all and wouldn't have to worry moment before J said it. The Deadly serious. People for them makes any sense. about being there to see and deal moment when I knew I had to or en laved. Generations Scientifically, Homo Because labels are evil. with hi s reaction. I could tell that what I e lse I'd never do it. Because slaughtered. So many wars Sapiens are one species. Conservative. Liberal. But I realized sending a card said really meant maybe there wouldn ' t be another started, so many never ended. The Upper-midd le class working was j ust too impersonal for what I chance. list is long and wet with tears. Any differences are urban African American. ~.-lwt.? wanted to say. It was taking th e something to him. He' d I realized somethin2: else But if truth be told, this superficial: small eyes, In an editorial I'll never easy way out seemed really down lately, from this experience, too. When l subject often makes me giggle. forget. one black man maintained I fi nall y decided I would have thought about saying good-bye to I can't help but smil e and dark skin, blond hair­ he wasn't "African American. " to just take a deep breath and spit like everything was just my friend before leaving for shake my head when I read all adaptations so tiny And, for the most part, he's right. it out. going wrong in his life. college this semester, it cro sed phrases like this one in A naturalized Egyptian immigrant So, one day while driving my my mind that it could very well be presumably respectable each is entirely and hi s family- now that's friend back to hi s apartment, I How he was dying, for the last time I see him. newspapers: " ... the mostly white compatible with the other. " African American." Born in started to say it. instance. But it made me think: any jury- comprised of eight whites, Africa, one continent, and re­ The operative word here is time I say good-bye to someone, three Hispanics and one Asian established in another. There you "started.'" sick or well, could be the last and one African American ... " go. Does that make sense now? A In other words, I chickened time. They could leave my house Wait, last time I checked, I was encapsulating them, writing, talking, white Arabian Afri can American. out. any impact on the world, th at if we and get in a car accident. Hispanic. My parents were born in discussing , fighting over them Huh? I tried agai n about a week later, died today, would anybody care and Or not even something so morbid Cuba, right? OK. But wait, last time ceaselessly . And not so much with Meanwhile, most blacks in this once again whi le driving him home. would anybody miss us. as that: we could just lose touch I checked, I was also pretty damn loving them. country can trace their genealogical There was a break in the I answered this question in the somehow. white. I mean, I look in the mirror Even before I was five, the trees back several centuries without conversation, so I opened my mouth affirmative fo r my friend. My point is that we never know and I can't help but notice it - the knowledge of the differences had ever encountering a sin g le non­ to speak, but nothing would come I' m not saying, had it not been what's going to happen. And we all color just isn't there. I'm not happy grown on me like a vine. For dessert, American branch. Blacks are no out. fo r me, his life would have been want the chance to say good-bye to or proud or sad o r ashamed to be my parents would pour Kahlua over more "African American" than John I knew I had to do it before pointless. I ' m sure he's affected those we care about, to let them white, of course. It just is. our ice cream and we would slurp F. Kennedy was "Irish American." coming back to Delaware, o r I'd many people through the years. know what their lives meant to us. But some newspapers would like away in utter bliss. Our Charleston, Fancy that. spend the whole semester regretting But I wonder ho w many of those So why not say "good-bye" now? me to believe that it isn't. What do W.Va., neighbors had apple pie. At Even our favorite little word it. people let him know? Why not tell those we care about their editors think Hispanic means, home, we spoke the garbled mixture "American" is all wrong. We use it , So. finally, o n the last day I W hen someone we are close to exactly how much we care about anyway? Should I be dark and have of a language called Spanglish: well, for us. And rather exclusively would see thi s person, in the last dies, the most common regret is th at them? facial hai r? Do I have to have a "Oye, man, recoje este mess. eh ?" at that. But America, thanks to' a ho ur that we would be alone we never got to say good-bye. Sure, it will be scary as hell, but Spanish accent? And exactly how Our neighbors said, "Jonny, clean persistent Italian cartographer, is the together, I did it. Saying good-bye doesn ' t just what do you have to lose? many generations removed should I your room." name bestowed a long time ago on a I told him that he had taught me mean saying, "Hey man, see you on Only regrets. And that weight of be? Pray, tell me. I have to know And I loved that. I sti ll do. The land mass that spans the entire how to live. the other side." It 's telling a person a ll th ose feelings sitting on your what to put on all those darn differences: su btle and large and Western Hemisphere, from the He didn' t ask me to explain it , how their life affected you, how they shoulders. applications, right? hopelessly mysterious. Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego. like I was so afraid he would. changed you, how knowing them Sometimes I get letters and Not everybody loves them like I Or is that the Eastern Instead, he jus t told me how made you into a better person. Jill Cortright is an entertainment pamphlets addressed to me because do, I learned. Because sometimes Hemisphere? How does one tell , sweet it was that I said that. And I guess I had an opportunity with editor at The Review. Send e-mail to I' m a " person of color." I quickly they have to be explained. after al l? In space there are sun, then he thanked me . my friend that most people don' t get' jilibean @udel. edu throw those out. Forgive me, for But when we try to explain them, Earth. moon, stars, galaxies - so I could tell that what I said really to have. I got the chance to know ignorance is high on my list of we fail mi serably. I'm Hispanic and who revolves around whom? intolerance. white, others are Hispanic and black. So I'm a dreamer. Maybe one Sometimes I get special offers The Spanish, pale Mediterranean day, people won't have to battle because I' m part of a " minority." folk, killed off almost all the natives an ymore with their a bsolute Forgive me, for I have to admit I in the Caribbean but intermingled assumpti o ns about life in an Have something to say'? (;et your colun1n read through those rather carefully. with a whole lot of the American undeniably relative world. published in The Revie\\' t Sometimes, I even accept them. Indians (there's a mi snomer for you) t But I've never felt discrirr.inated that were conquered in Mexico and Roberto Ignacio Armengol is a news E-mail joll~· (Q' udel.edu t~ against. Not really. My most recent Central and South America. That's editor at Th e Review. Send e-mail to ancestors were not the victims of why a lot of Latin Americans look ria @udel. edu

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THE REVIEW I Andrew Gtyp The Cardigans played an intense, crowd-pleasing set at the Theatre of Living Arts Friday night. Nina Persson was decked out in a scant outfit while she wailed away. The TLA audience saw Swedish rock at its best, sans any ABBA or Ace of Base comparisons. (Below) Newark locals Papas Fritas opened for The Cardigans. UNDRESSED: Cardigans take it all Off in Philadelphia, Swedish style

BY ANDREW GRYPA AND just a another pretty girl sitting on the lounge style turned the death ballad CHRISTA L. MANN beach I ike on their "Lovefool" video, into the soundtrack of a Mentos com­ Staff Reporters they were also proven wrong. mercial. Friday night before all the snow There aren't any songs on any The band played several songs off fell and buried Philadelphia, as well Cardigans album about seeing the of "First Band On The Moon," but a as the rest of the tri-state area, some­ sign or about dancing queens as many large chunk of their set was taken thing magical happened at the Theatre people seem to believe. from their first U.S. release, "Life." of Living Arts. The sell-out crowd came in expect­ The songs changed when per­ The Cardigans proved something ing one thing and got something com­ formed live. that had been haunting them ever pletely different and better. The words to "Choke" off of "First since they becan1e popular outside of The Cardigans tested their mettle Band On The Moon" took on a new their home of Sweden. in the fire of touring and came out meaning as lead singer Nina Persson They proved all of their critics unscathed and pure. Or at least they sung them Friday night. wrong. did Friday ni ght. The words were no longer about a The Cardigans proved that there's During their debut in Philadelphia, failing relationship, but something more to Swedish pop than ABBA and the band did an amazing job bringing more subtle and sini ter. Ace of Base. their unconventional, "90s pop sound "!held you in my throat; There really isn't any comparison to the stage. I stumble by artached to you." to the bands from their homeland, The Cardigans kicked off their The band didn't sound as glossy even if bassist Magnus Sveningsson hour-long set with their own warped and fashionable as they do on album. and drummer Bengt Lagerberg could disco version of Black Sabbath's but more like a rock band with all the fill in as stunt doubles as the Ace of "Iron Man," from their recent album rough edges showing. Base guys. And for those who "'First Band On The Moon." attended thinking that the band was Their trademark. retrospective see FOOLS page B4 !:Pythagoras and Shakespeare an odd combination • ~: Math, computer science major, Steve Geist, makes :;his directorial debut with 'The Odd Couple'

Sidney that's who. They broke up. The marriage is over."' Vera: "Don't tell ME."' The misplaced emphasis on the last word sends the cast into fits of giggles and brings a slow, easy smile to the director's face. The line rr has become a running joke. curtail '" I stepped in there saying you should say it with more emphasis on 'tell,'" Steve says. "So it sounds BY TODD C. FRA KEL like 'Don't TELL me.' 'Don't tell S1t1/f Reporter ME'- that sounds like, 'well, who Soon. it will be known that it is are you telling then?'" "Don't TELL me, n9t don't tell And still it happens, more delib­ ME."' erate fun than error. Steve isn' t But for now. Steve Geist. a angry, though. If anything, he wants senior. walks around the room mov­ to keep the mood light. The play is, ing tables and chairs unti I he has after all, a comedy. ; cleared off a stage. leaving just a "We haven't been taking things • single table surrounded by chairs. too seriously," admits Melissa Tucked away in the body of Pearson Caban. a sophomore who plays Hall, the room feel more like a Mickey, a policewoman. converted lunchroom than a stage "Rehearsals are funny. We all know or classroom. despite the lengths of the script by heart, but every night blackboard running along two of we're still laughing at things that the walls. The ceiling is un settling- happened days ago - which I hope ; ly high-pitched. the table are black is a good thing." ! hexagons and the chairs are covered THE REVIEW I Josh J. Withers Cold Feet? With the opening of his play just days away, senior Steve As a senior in high school, Steve :in green cloth. Everything is right. played Felix, the neat one, in the Look for this sign outside of but just a bit different than u ual. Geist is calm and coUected, but cold, on North Central Campus. male version of "The Odd Couple." Chairs and tables now c leared. jitters will build at its premiere Feb. played by freshman Emily Ehritz, He still looks the part. His mustache the stage is set for a Monday night 13 at Loudis Theater in the Amy E. returns from the phone to tell her and goatee are neatly groomed, and the new bagel shop on Main rehearsai of Harrington Theatre du Pont Building. girlfriends the bad news: hi s brown hair is brushed straight Arts Company's newest play, "The But there are still kinks that need Olive: "They broke up ." across, creating a distinct line along Odd Couple: the Female Version."' working out. Vera: "Who?"' his forehead. His eyes resonate a Street. See story page B2. This week, tensions will peak and Early in the first act, Olive, Olive: "Who? Florence and see ODD page B4 ~ I 82 • THE REVIEW • February II, 1997 {.,~. .:-...... ~ .. ~ ...... w ...... ~~ ...... ~ Death Row gridlock spoils soundtrack They aren't New York,

funk cheeseball jams. but Newark's got bagels Many of the songs on this release s_ound like the typical Death Row brand of R&B, with those ominous " Death Row" chants in How convenient it will be to just grab ~~ ... . a bagel in between classes. The idea is -. the backg round, which can get on one's nerves to a high degree. almost as uncanny as the addition of " I Can' t Get Enough," performed by the Manhattan bagels to campus snack shops. not-so-slick Danny Boy, is a horrible dis­ The shop offers more than fresh play of typical Death Row talents with lit­ bagels. For a heartier meal, a menu tle computer generated funky "bleeps" and smothered with celebrity-named sand­ (j · wobbly bass lines. wiches is at hand. The sandwiches, at a Danny Boy also embarrasses himself on glance, share similarities with their name­ the jam about lost love, "It's over now." sake. ·:: ·· Various Artists One can picture 2PAC in the movie cryi-ng The Madonna, for instance, is a roast £.•' . Gridlock' d - The Soundtrack over losing one of his females to the beef sandwich with roasted peppers and 1 ., Death Row sounds of Danny Boy. This alone will Virgin Olive Oil. That's ri ght- not just a Rating: 'L-l 'L-l t.X make you not even want to wait for this BY VANESSA ROTHSCHILD sandwich with any oil on top of it, but '- . .' BY KEITH WINER movie to get to Blockbuster. Senior Staff Reporter Virgin Olive OiL Senior Staff Repnrrer More o n the hip-hop type flow is Dat guage style of New York rappers such as Bagel and New York . The terms are The Material Girl 's vi rgi nity is just a Amid the chaos going on behind the Nigga Daz with "Don't Try To Play Me Keith Murray and Busta Rhymes. Booms of synonymous. sample of the innuendoes packed into ~ .· . scenes at the troubled Death Row labe l due Homey." This unusual style has a Miami bass and ar:d dark, deep backgrounds A fres h, delicious cinnamon raisin many of the 27 celebrity sandwiches. to the recent murder of Tupac Shakur, a.k.a. booty rap style with vocals that could easi­ accentuate her style and create that essen­ bagel with .,..,...,..----...,.;=• A ru stic 2PAC, and the jailing o f CEO Suge Knight, ly be confused with the vomit inducing tial hip-hop boom bap. gobs of cream atmosphere is the camp out in L.A. has managed to put Bone Thugz-n-Harmony. Other artists featured on thi s release are cheese melting also packed out the soundtrack to the Shakur's last jour­ Compared to the s low jam massacres on J. Flex , Storm and Nate Dogg. Even veter­ in between two into the tiny ney o nto the sil ver screen. this release, this song is actually a pleasure an Nate Dogg could not salvage this disas­ halves at lunch stop.

- I~ . J 2PAC teams up with Snoop Doggy Dogg to listen to, even for the average hip-hop ter. extreme With only a in this typical Death Row L.A. funk disas­ listener. His jazzy " Why," sounds like a song that Fahrenheit. few tables, two ter. Snoop once again brings his slippery " Remember memories so vividly. was could be sung in Hebrew at a Passover This is the co r­ drink refrigera­ sty le onto this track and tries tNerf Herder Make Your Mama Proud For those THE REVIEW I Josh J. With ers impossib le ('.,' who do not live during a busy Radio Iodine Arista Records Hollyw.ood Records Hot Bagels & Deli employees, Ann ! ' ., in the New lunch hour. .. - Radio Iodine Rating: -L-'ft.'r Rating: 'CI:-:.'c'...'c Marie Ippoliti, Anthony Baldino and .II! York metropol­ While wai ting Radioactive Records Yel another drop in the bucket of power itan area, how­ John Shafer display their treats. for an order, Rating: -_'(-':<-;.'! -<,'! pop bands has arrived with a hot new si ngle This scratchy pop-punk trio is currently on MTV and geeky plaid pants. tearing up Ame rica with M atthew Sweet in ever. bagels are hard to come by. one eye-catcher remains to be examined. Granted, bagels can be found any­ On the side opposite the counter, abo ve No this is not Alanis M o rri sette's new The Nada Surf-esque Nerf Herder has support of this tasty release of obnoxious where. There's the plastic wrapped night­ two small tables, two landscapes are disc. Though the vocals on this power­ been seen on MTV's M2 and on alternative upbeat tunes. mare in 7-Eleven and the dining hall painted on the waiL packed E.P. sound eeri ly similar to the pop radio with their single "Van Hal en," a sort of The title track and the lead-off track . types (both of the same low quality, low No, there are not two paintings han g­ goddess' tracks, Alani s could not ho ld a tribute to the hard rock monsters. " Human Torch," are attractive tunes that taste and variety). But when it comes to ing on the wall, but two landscapes pai nt­ candle to Ellen Persyn's intensity. Yo u are going to have to look past the col­ could blow many current top artists off the good tasting bagels, it's slim pickings for ed directly on the wall. Customers can " Better Off." a strong tune with meta l orful attractive packaging and the band's nifty stage with thei r wit and relentless punk Newark. fall into the American dream and become guitar compositions in the background Star Wars logo to realize that this is nothing energy. The problem is not whether bagels are mesmerized by the scenic mountains and ~' ·· makes the band seem like a drug-free L 7. speciaL Leaving behind th e candy-rock cuteness L:.. avail able to anyone in Newark who the enchanting, lovely snow the paintings Also a notable mention is " Human "Sorry," a teen-age alterna-geek love bal ­ of Weezer, Fastballs' newest is full of desires one. The problem lies in find ing a create. That is, unt il lunch is ready. Nature," which has a trippy guitar effect lad which will do real well on alternative bombtracks and awesome straig ht-up rock decent, New York bageL A bagel that one If lunch is a bagel, rather than a that kind of resembles the way your head radio is a decent track, but it just proves that ' n' roiL would dare call "a good bageL'' famous person. don't get too excited. feels after a ni g ht of heavy alcohol con- this band really doesn't strive to be anything The power chord-ridden, " Boomerang," (I' ' However, with the addition of Newark While the service is a plus (people order umptio n. different. sneaks up on you and could scare you o ut of Hot Bagels & Deli on Main Street, hope their meals and get them quickly) and the It's too bad that thi s is only an E.P. M ore "Sorry I screwed up your picture, sorry I your wool winter socks. li ves on and waits, pining for a decent selection and location are top notch, songs would have been a pleasure to hear had sex with your sister." Check them out Wednesday at The a bagel to si nk into. ., • bagel that isn't fro m New York is just a from t~i s marvelous quintet. Look for this Let's just see where they are when it's Balloon and check out this disk. Right next to Margherita's Pizza, Hot bageL forthcoming release. time to record a new album and avoid getting -Keith Winer eaten by the sophomore jitters. -Keith Winer Bagels & Deli is conveniently pl aced in At Newark Hot Bagels & Deli , they l .·. -Keith Winer the mictdle of Main Street act ivity, where come ou t a bit fluffy and a bit yeasty. shoppers and students are bound to wan­ Warm and OK, definitely. But it's just not der in for a quick bite simply because it is the same. lc • there. r, j ; ~------~ St'ars .." . This Weel< .Quentin adds pulp to the pages TUESDAY FEB. 11, 1997 LEO (July 23-August 22) four movtes with a chapter in between titled AQUARIUS Others may give you the run­ "Intt: rmi ssion and Trailers." Here, Woods reveals (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) around, but if you cling to another Leo Electric Factory Tarantino's favorite movies and movie-makers, which are Why are you complaining? In fact, native who trusts you, everything will (215) 627-1332 both quoted directly fro m Tarantino and the author. you are in an enviable position, and work out in the end. Flip, Orange 9nvn, Less Than Jake, Woods himself is a film buff and clearly a Tarantino many people would gladly change VIRGO Pharcyde, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Face to fan . He is objective, but he knows Tarantino's tastes and places wi th you if they had the chance. (August 23-Sept. 22) Face $15.25, Tlwrs. Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. writes as if he's an old friend. He doesn't just repon the PISCES You are paying far too much atten­ Get set for a long, rough night with Tarantino's dispute with his long-time agent Cathryn (Feb. 19-March 20) tion to details that will have no impact. these six hard-core bands. You might James. he relives it, with both Tarantino and James tel ling You can use the time available to You know what is imponant; learn to want to bring along your wooden stake their sides, as well as insiders putting in their two cents. you today to get ahead of the game. On deal with it. and crucifix in case it gets too scary. Woods also reveals the negative things that have been the other hand, you can relax and let LmRA Si!verchair $14.75, Sat. Feb. 22 at said about Tarantino, namely that he doesn't give credit things pass you by. The choice is yours. (Sept. 23-0ct. 22) 8:30 v.m. Check out these Australian where credit is due and he has a dog-eat-dog attitude ARIES Prospects for the future may not lads who recently released their second toward hi s collaborators. These are the trivialities that (March 21-Aprill9) look bright today, but with a little imag­ album as they beg you to abuse them would never be disclosed if Tarantino were .vritino the A Leo native will tell you a thing or ination you can create a scenario that more. They like it. book himself; it's an insiders guide with some outside BY CINDY AUGUSTINE two that may change your outlook, at will have great potentiaL sources, though it's hardly sensational enough to be con­ least for now. Get with the program! SCORPIO Theatre of the Living Arts Assistant Feallir?.'i Editor sidered unaud1 orized. Every generation has a story-teller, someone who cap­ TAURUS (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) (215) 922-10 l1 The section devoted to "Pulp Fiction'' is the most --;.·· tures the essence of that age bracket, encompassing their •.: (April 20-May 20) You may put the right amount of Michael Brecker Quimet featuring explicit of all the movie descriptions, mainly because it is sense of humor and attitude. The '90s' answer to Alfred .. , Exploration will yield important effon into the wrong project today. Pat M e th en\ ~ Da ve Holland, Jack Tarantino's biggest success. .. ' Hitchcock and Francis Ford Coppola comes in the fonn ,•: answers that will benefit you at home Keep working hard, but start working DeJohneue ·and Joey Calderazzo Woods puts the mixed-up script into chronological of Quentin Tarantino, the Generation X spokesman for : •.. and at work. You may have to be a lit­ toward a different goaL $27.50, Tues. Feb. II at 7 and 9:30p.m. pop culture. ------.., order and delves deep­ Chill out and catch some smooth jazz er into each scene, ;:: .- tle more daring. SAGITTARIUS In "King Pulp: The Wild from this collaboration of talented, sea­ revealing minuscule GEMINI (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) World of Quentin Tarantino,'' soned anists. details that only the (May 21-June 20) Do not underestimate what this day Paul A. Woods brings forth a alen viewer could Now is the time for you to do your has to offer. You may have to look mine of little-known information ...,...--.-. The Stone Balloon catch. ,1. homework and prepare for a coming beneath the surface, but the prize will to create a ponrait of this prince (368-2001) In the opening triaL All eyes will be on you when the be there for you. of the film world. Ma{{h ew Sweet $12 in advance, $15 diner scene, Honey ·;·. time comes, so make sure to be ready. CAPRICORN Chapter One, "A Geek is dayofshow, Wed. Feb. 12at9:30p.m. ··· ·'· CANCER (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Born," chronicles Tarantino's Bunny screams Feeling sick of yourself7 For the cure, "Anyone of you pricks -,:' (June 21-July 22) A problem that will stem from your childhood, describing the adult go see this altered beast play_his brand of move and I' II execute _I:. They say that clothes make the man, inexperience may arise today. Surround world he was exposed to at such infectious pop music. every motherfuckin' ,,; but in your case appearance will be far yourself with people who have special a young age-mostly due to his one of you!" At the ~: - : less imponant than substance. Make insight into your current situation. mother. Trocadero sure to se nd the right message. Dropping out of high school end of the film, the (215) 923-7625 at about age 16, Tarantino want­ replay has her sc{1!am­ Wrlco $10, Wed. Feb. 14 at 7:00p.m. ed to be an actor and studied act­ ing, "Anyone o( you Word is that these guys, led by Uncle ing for six years while working pricks move and I' II Tupelo alumni Jeff Tweedy, are putting at a video store tp support him­ execute every one of ~: ~ Newark Cinema Center (737-3720) Christiana Mall (368·9600) on one rocking show in suppon of their you motherfuckers!'' ~~ j: self A major film buff, Tarantino (Show times good tor Tues., Feb. 11 ) latest album "Being There." Wilco (Show times for Tues., Feb. II , through would reveal his vast knowledge Woods writes ,·:. The Shadow Conspiracy 5:45 In 1 Thurs., Feb. 13 ) Meet Wally Sparks blends a driving rock sound with an about the most obscure films. that this inconsistency Love and War 8: l 5 Dante's Peak affection for classic country/folk. Bring 4: I 5, l 0, The English Patient I, 7 After writing and selling must be intentional, ·~-~: 5:30, 8 The Pest 6, 8:30. some bread; the backstage deli tray is just one of Tarantino's - Jl Beautician and the Beast 1: I 5, 3:30, "True Romance," Tarantino used -:: ·•: 7:15, 9:45 Mother 1:30, 3:45. 7, 9:15 p_an of the show, too. the money to make "Reservoir mind games with the Reeal Peoples Plaza 13 (834-8510) Jerry McGuire l, 3:45, 7, 9:45, Evita l, Dogs,'' which he wrote in three audience. Cm·eStates Center ,·;, (Show times good Tues., Feb. II 4, 7, 9:45. and a half weeks with a felt-tip .______, Woods analyzes through Thurs., Feb. 13) Dante's Peak (215) 336-3600 pen, because, he says. "You can't write poetry on a com­ more than just dia­ Phil Collins $27.50-$50, Sat. March logue though. He scrutinizes the clothes worn by Jules ••. ;, 1:20,4:20.7:20, 10:05 The Beautician puter." Cinemark Movies 10 (994-7075) 29at8p.m. and Vincent, throughout the movie, backed up by lr:J• and the Beast I :OS , 4:05 , 7:05, 9:55 Filled with humorous anecdotes not only from (Show times good only for Tues., Feb. II) But seriously ... it's worth shelling out Tarantino's explanations: 1 Quentin, but everyone from his best buddies and fom1er , • • , Star Wars I, 4, 7,10 Gridlock'd I: I 5, Dante's Peak l :30, 4:25 , 7:35, 10:10 The the big bucks to see Phil perform from employers to actors including Harvey Keitel and ''When you first see Vincent and Jules, their suits are 4:15, 7:15, 9:35 Roxanne and Zeus Pest I :35, 3:35, 5:35, 7:45, 9 Star Wars his repertoire of hits. Christian Slater, Woods' commentary is sprinkled cut and crisp ... but as the movie goes on. their suits get --,: . I :20, 4:20 In Love and War 7:30, I 0 1:15,4, 7, 10 The Shadow Conspiracy more and more fucked up until d1ey 're stripped off and r.. ; _, Metro I, 4, 7, 9:50 Beverly Hills throughout most of Tarantino's lengthy quotes, which 7:40, l 0:05 Beverly Hills Ninja 1:05, Delaware Center for Contemporary comprise most of the book. the two are dresses in the exact antithesis .. _" Ninja l :25, 4:25, 7:25, 9:25 Evita 3:15, 5:25, 7:25, 9:45 In Love and War Arts However, this is more like a filmography than a biog­ Any and every Tarantino aficionado should check this 12:55. 3:55, 6:55, 9:55 The Relic I: l 0, 1:05, 7:05 Roxanne and Zeus I, 3:10, (302) 656-6466 raphy, since Tarantino's films are the focal point of the book out. True fans will appreciate the small yet signifi­ ~ 4:10, 7:10, 10:10 Michael 4:20, 7:20, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40 The Preacher's Wife Jolm Gorka $25, Sat. March 15 at 8 book. and little is mentioned about his life outside of fit­ cant pomts that Woods divulges. Hardly a tell-aU story, This folk musician says he isn't ''King Pulp" focuses less on Tarantino's outside life and 1 lO Scream 1:10, 4:10, 10:05 Jerry I: l 0, 3:20, 5:30 Michael 4:20, 9:35 p.m. making. interested in "ruling the world." What a more on his work, which is where his celebrity really : McGuire 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:50 101 Metro 1:20, 4:15, 7:10, 9:55 The Relic The first chapter ends with Tarantino ·s break into the 1 nice change from rock bands who think stems from . Woods captures the genius and creativity that Dalmations l :30. I :25, 4:20, 7: 15, 9:55 Scream I :40, business, and the rest of the book is devoted to hi s first they already do. has allowed Tarantino to fascinate this generation. 4:30,7:20, 10:05. -JiB Cortright • ·- \ • February II, 1997 • THE REVIEW • 83 Driving tales from both sides of the highway A split-second glance Awakening f rom a results in a lifetime ofpain Hoop-D nightmare in a and appreciation of life cloud of black smoke

BY ROBERT KALESSE "Jesus Christ!" I uttered over '•. BY CINDY AUGUSTINE car troubles began: Hoop-D En tertainment Editor '.1 and over again. "Please help me As ... istant Features Editor wouldn't start. Upon returning home from a Lord. If never before, help me now. When my p.arents told me that I It wasn't the battery, not the guitar lesson on Dec. 20, 1994, I He lp me." could take Hoop-D back to school fuel, probably not the engine. ·.. ,, had no idea what it felt like to be With continued effort, there was this fall , I was far from thrilled. Whatever it was, it was not going dead. Nor had I ever wanted to be no movement. The weirdest fee ling Hoop-D is the ' 87 Ford Escort :' anywhere. So my friends and I ·v dead. Even after a bout with cancer of m y li fe was also the scariest. I my parents bought when my sister went into Hennigan's, called the some two years before, things had knew how to move my arm, so why crashed their Cavalier last spring. nearest tow service and dropped it never gotten so bad that death the hell couldn' t I do it now? The car was a temporary purchase, off at Pep Boys. ,., seemed like a soothing option. "Come o n, dammit 1 Kick in 1 just a cheap thing to drive until Tom, at Pep Boys, informed me However, as I made my way Let's go, move your leg, ass ho le 1" they co uld look for something bet­ the next morning that it was the down Kirkwood Highway toward I kept thinking to myself. Jl ' ter. starter. Luckily, it only took one Route 7 on that early evening, a "MOVE!!!" My mom was a linle hesitant to day to fix and Hoop-D was back in brush with death approached me at Then it hit me like a ton of let me take the car back to school rare form. a subtle speed of 40 miles per hour. bricks. I was going to be a para­ because it spent the entire summer In early November I discovered It was 6:30 p.m. and just about plegic for the rest of my 1i fe . I saw in the nearby service station. that the black stuff from the back dinner time, so I began glancing myself in a wheelchair for the next >' Every day we'd drive by the sta­ was a result of an oil leak; Hoop­ o ff to the right for a telephone to It ) • 60 years. was at that moment that tion and I'd see Hoop-Don the lift D was both leaking and burning call my mom and ask what to pick I hoped I was bleeding internally, in the same position as the day ~ ..- oil. (That explained why I went up. I knew Taco Bell was in the so maybe I would die and not have before. I had my doubts, but since through a quart or two of oil a distance, and that would be my to live like this. I had never driven it before, I had week.) ,, first choice, but I figured her I prayed for death, or a miracle. no idea what I was getting myself So over Christmas break, the money, her choice. And I tried to cry. I wanted to cry into. trusty gas station at home worked While quickly peering over to so badly when I thought of what I Perhaps the three-car pile-up I .. ' on Hoop-D's oil leak and assured the Dunkin' Donuts on St. James had done to myself, what my par­ caused going o ver the George me that it'd be fine for me at Road, the traffic in front of my h. ents and my family would have to Washington Bridge was a sign that school. Mazda 323 hatchback, unknown to go through. I should turn around and go back Back in Delaware for Winter ,, me, began to slow to a halt at the But I couldn't cry. I couldn't to New York. Session, I found myself becoming traffic light some 500 feet away. sob, but only sit there and wait for • :1 Bumper-to-bumper traffic is buddies with Tom at Pep Boys . I returned to the road after only the paramedic for what seemed like definitely not my thing, and my On a ride to a friends house a a split second of absent-minded­ an eternity. No tears, just my life mind was on the tearful good-byes few weeks ago, Hoop-D suddenly ness and saw the red brake li ghts of flashed before me. But at 18 years l ' d JU St satd, not the cars ahead ot wouldn' t go more than 15 mph. every auto in front of me light up of age, it was only a quick " flick'' me. Cars were backed up behind me the eyes of demons that ruled and it was gone. I had to call for a Screech' The driver ahead of me and I had no choice but to pull into another world I was about to enter. rerun. slammed on his brakes, I slammed a shopping center and get the car I reached for the brake, but the When the medic did arrive and on mine- my foot reacting fa ster towed to Pep Boys once again. sole of my shoe came centimeters felt my leg, I felt a weird vibration than my brain. Seeing the inch of This time it was the brake booster, short of the pedal. throughout. This was a good sign. space between Hoop-D and the car whatever that is. .__, Slaaammm! He said I might be able to walk ahead of me, I peeked out of the Three hundred dollars later, As I plowed into the back of a again. rearview mirror to the cars behind Hoop-D is fine and perfectly dri­ bright red sports car in front of me, When my parents arrived at the me. In the second a fter my car vable. Like my dad said, if I the grill of my midnight blue 323 hospital after filling out the usual came to an abrupt halt, the yello w babied it, it would last me through meshed with the back bumper of forms for an hour, their eyes were car behind me swerved, caus ing the spring. And that's all I want it the yuppie-mobi le, and in turn col­ as red as the demon who had taken him to ram into a car in the nex t to do. I•·' lided with the four cars in front of ?. a piece o f me some 60 minutes lane and the car behind him to As soon as it gets me home, I :._, him. before. The tears poured from their smash into the yellow car. have every intention of bringing My body slammed forward, eyes as they watched their baby My hea rt rate went up about my car to the nearest junk yard and · ~ stopped by the life-saving strap fight for dear life. thirty bea ts and I remembered leaving it there. I have no senti­ across my chest, and the top por­ As the doctors str'uggled to find m u m b I i n g mental feelings for the piece of tion of my vertebrae was crushed a pulse and injected every tube and " Oh my go doh my go doh my god" .J c rap. It's been nothing but trouble, ,., by the force as everything proceed­ needle into me they could find , all over and over. Do I stop ? Should I a nagging worry that refuses to ed to slo w down at an alarming I could say was, 'T m sorry." pull ove r and try to help 7 " I escape my mind. rate. After seven hours of surgery I thought. Although I' m sure not everyone Almost as if time had slowed L pulled through, and slowly began Glancing over my shoulder, I has car problems such as these, 1 and stopped, nothing moved, no to regain strength and movement did what I thought would be the think everyone can relate to my sounds, my eyes shut. after a month of therapy. most helpful: I stepped on the gas feelings of dependency and annoy­ Five minutes later I awoke from But it always comes back to me and got the hell out of New York. ance. As much as I hate the car, I what had seemed like a nap that every time I rub my neck to this As the summer turned to fa ll , I need it. Everyone has something outlasted Rip Van Winkle. day. The pain reminds me to live witnessed more than just the like Hoop-D: a bad job, a required I tried to look around at the every day to the fullest. Y o u leaves changin g colors: The inno­ course, whatever. It is the most damage, tried to move out of my never know when a routine physi­ cent Hoop-D I'd brought to school frustrating feeling. All you want to seat, to look for blood, to feel if cal exam will reveal cancer, o r a was morphing into a disastrous do is quit the job, pass the class, their was any pain. But I couldn' t. search for a phone booth will brlng mess. junk th e car. I was paralyzed from the neck about years of pain, or when a sim­ Every time I started it, a cloud Admittedly, I am not a very do wn . ple walk down the street can be a of black smoke emitted from patient person, but I think in cases Immediately the denial began. cherishable moment. somewhere in the back. I figured like this, patience is not what gets This wasn' t happening. I mean, It may be a gri m outlook, but that's just how it was and ignored you through. A good line of credit cancer was unbelievable, but I life is too precious and fate is too it ; I' d get it fixed the next time I and a vice of some kind do come fo ught through it. This I had done powerful to think "It's not going to went home. in handy. to myself and there was no medi­ happen to me." Actually, it got fixed a lillie cine I knew of to make me well Court esy of Robert Kalesse. Sr. sooner than that. After a dinner at agam. Junior Rob Kalesse was almost killed in this automobile. Hennigan' s one O ctober night, my Dante's Peak spews action, lava and spectacular digital special effects

Dante's Peak What follows are awe-inspiring Universal Pictures scenes of death and destruction in CASHIER the form of downpours of volcanic Rating: "-''r*--'c BY ERIN K. LIEDEL ash, burning rocks, swelling rivers, Swjj Repo rt e r collapsed buildings and a general The di saster recipe is most cer­ feeling of panic, suspense, pain WANTED tainly there - a dashing scientist. and heroism. a single parent. a dynamic team o f Dante's Peak ends as it begins, eccentric individua ls, a town o f with nothing more than filler and panicked people. a gi a nt fire-spew­ by-products as it s substance in ing mountain - wh y, even the di s­ bet ween. obedient dog is thrown in for some While the special effects are sptce. large and stunning , there remains A pinch of "Twister,'' a bit o f no th ing unique about Leslie " Jurassic Park" and a heaping Bo he m 's screenplay. After all, mound of special effects creates fi lmgoers are not participating in the formulaic " Dante's Peak,'' an thi s roller coaster ride for their exciting but predictable action philosophical enhancement. flick that follows the pattern of its "Dante' s Peak'' deli vers just catastrophic predecesso rs: big, what the audience is expecting - loud and full of hot a ir. impressive footage of fire, blood Indeed, from the opening scene and plausible special effects one the familiar plans are strategically might never experience beyond the laid out: Harry Dalton (Pierce movie theater. in The Review office Brosnan), volcanologist with the And while Brosnan and U.S. Geological Survey, finds him­ Hamilton complement each other, self in th e town of Dante's Peak in there is no depth to their some­ Washington to inspect for possible times misplaced words and expres­ Study while you work volcanic activity. sions. Rachel (Linda Hamilton), mayor The ending co'mes as no sur­ and single mother, shows Harry the prise. morning to late afternoons town, proud of the quaint little Just as in all disaster films, this area in which she was born. From Courtesy of Univrersal Pic!Ures adrenaline-pumping entertainment Flexible hours there the mutual attraction begins. Dante's Peak explodes into a fi ery inferno on the silver screen. leaves its audience slightly shaken Harry is naturally good with but not mentally challenged. on his excursion. hush him, pointing out the disaster Rachel' s c hildren, and Rachel , pre­ " Dante's Peak" is certainly pre­ As a precursor of the devasta­ of evacuating a town and killing its j dictably, can make a mean cup of pared to treat- just don' t expect a ti on to come, Harry. Rache l and economic power. coffee, fulfilling the good little gourmet meal. the children accidentally come The impending doom is evident We will train housekeeper character. across the burnt bodies of two as the music gradually grows and Suddenly, while on a visit to ski nny dippers unfortunate enough threatens, while the townspeople

Nothing beats living in a broken home , when it happened. I came home and most about the kitchen stove: anything bound to force one of the noodles to miniature blobs of fungus. the house. I am sure if the door had 'I can be boiled or baked in jig time. We tumble over the side of the dish into It 's a good thing for us that John is been a li ving object it would have found John sitting on the porch with can 't actually eat what we cook. In the fiery pit of he ll : the burner. The 6 foot 3 inches tall, because he won been screaming like a howler monkey his hands clasped around his knees order for food consu mption to occur, noodle slips th rough the cracks and the job of cleaning the ceiling. The caught in a bear trap. I leapt li ke a and hi s head hung low. He was.crying. we must wait about 10 to 15 minutes (this is what I thought) burns up upon rest of us arc 5-9 and under. How he graceful couch potato and went to th e "What happened?!" I askecl in a BY MATT MA OCHIO for whatever we burned to cool. Bu t entry to the range. Not so. We fou nd removed the mold is still a bit of a aid of my door. Too late. The door was tone of despair. the most interesting pan of our stove the lost valley of the decayed and wish pu zzle. Pete, Oakland and I tried not onl y horribly deformed thanks to "The wind corned again! The door Spring Semester is here. r don 't isn 't what it can liquefy. it 's what we we never had . scraping the gunk off with a spackling the wind, our door frame now had a done fell off cause the bl owin' ... quite know how to accept this entry found inside it. John stood there aghast; hi s mouth tool but to no avail. We just let John do foot-long crack in it. We call ed the gone1" John blurted. into my last semester of college. What One day not too long ago. my was dangling open as if someone had hi s thing; we try not to bother him landlord. Our landlord and the fix-it guy smacks me right in the face is the real­ roommate. John, decided to do some­ just sl ugged him in the gut when he when he cleans. John hasn't spoken to Of course the wind rf ked the cold­ came and removed the entire door iLation that I have only four months thing none of us ever thought to do: wasn't expecting it. My other room­ us in a while. In fact , he used a few est time of year to dep ve us of our frame. So now, all we have is the front left on my lease; this means I have clean the stove. I am not sure why he mates, Pete and Oakland, fled the bottles of Clorox and ammonia when sc reen door. It was freezi ng in our door, which is about as efficient at been living in my house for eight did this. He might have been bored. kitchen screaming. he cleaned and forgot to turn on the family room. We no longer needed the blocking cold as Swiss cheese is. months. Time sure nies. Anyway, upon lifting the range to It took a good part of a day to get exhaust fan. A lot of hi s hair has fallen refrigerator to cool things, we would We aren't sure when we'll get a I remember the ve ry first day I scrub under the burners. he di scovered enough nerve to actually lauch what out si nce he cleaned and he has lost just unload the peri s habl e~ \.O nto our new screen. I don't think we' II be moved to my off-campus house. By something none of us ever expected: was rotting under o ur stove, much less the ability pronounce certain words. couch and coffee table. around when it arrives. the way. my house isn't a mansion or we were th e first people in history to pick it up and put it in a trash bag. But We' ve made other discoveries too. Our door was soon fixed. It was the But that is our ho use and we love it. ,," anything. It is a rather small half­ clean thi s stove. John c leaned it and soon after passed The one we are currently dealing wi th coldest day of the year when the repair It's what makes off-campus li ving a ho use. Our family room is about the We found mounds of discarded out. is the simple fact that our screen door man came to install a new one. "You blast: the memories. There was the ,J size of a Di ckinson dorm room. and as pasta, vegetables, beans, rice and what We have noticeable things that is no longer attached to the house. want coffee or something?" we would day Pete plugged in our TV and it It most people know, that isn ' t enough was either a human sk ull or a large defi ne our house. Somehow our bath­ This is mainly because the door frame ask this poor guy, whose hands were exploded. Oakland has the skill to space. Jump of cauli flower under the range. room ceiling had black mold growing is rotting. One day a hearty gust of now blue. skateboard on our couches without The kitchen is the biggest room in Not onl y was there a layer of black on it. We couldn 't explain this one, wind came to our screen door, which "Nuh-nuh-nuh no thanks," he stam­ breaking anything and John has the the house and boy do we (my three gri me encasing th e strewn food. we and didn't even know it was there was sli ghtly ajar, and said to it: "Not mered whi le fumbling with a screw­ abi lity to fix or clean most items with­ roommates and l ) have memories. also discovered the source of our until a guest emerged from the bath­ only am I going to tear you off your driver. ·out complaining, mostly because he First off, o ur kitchen has a gas-pow­ insect problem. room with a grimace on her face and hinges, I am going to make sure your At last! Salvation. We were warm can't speak due to the fumes. ,_ ' ered stove that is capable of melting That answered o ne of life's asked: "What is that stuff on you cei 1- replacement meets the same fate." once again; we could feel our toes and iron and incinerating water to the unsolved mysteries: Where does the tng.. ?" I was watching TV at the time. not have to avoid our fami ly room. Matt Manochio is a managing point where the pot sticks to th e burn­ food go when we spi ll it? We've all "What are you talking about?" we Suddenly, a terrible sound, the kind a Life could begin again. nwgazine editor for The Review. Send er. done it. You could be standing there asked. She showed us and we were car cru sher makes when it is devour­ Not more than a week had gone by stuff to heyace@ udel.edlt. We can cook soup in less than a stirring a sauce pan of noodles and dumbfounded. Clinging in small black ing a Yugo, ripped through the air. I when the wind came back and minute. That's the one thing I like begin to ti r too fas t. Momentum IS blotches to our ceiling and walls were saw part of the screen hangi ng on to destroyed the new door. I wasn't there Senior preps for Matthew Sweet sets 'Odd Couple' to open show at female version Balloon with Fastball

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Top ranked camps one mile from campus, furnished or ATTENTION Job Opportunity ... Own Transportation. $6-$8/hour. 292- Pocono Mtns. of PA. Need counselors Townhouse (B lair Court) 3 Bedrooms unfurnished. I am trying to locate a couple of guys I Computer Instructor 3 afternoons per 0661 . to teach water and land sports, upstairs, 2 study rooms downstairs. 11/2 Call Eric or Jen, 737-9868. met at the Punkin Chunkin week (flexible) 4PM-6PM $8.00 per WSis!Life Guards, Tennis, Climbing, bath $1150/month. Available 6/3/97. Championships in Lewes, Delaware. ho ur. Contact Lisa Peck Girls Arts and MORE! Call (215) 887-9700, 738-6453. They were students at the University of Incorporated I 019 Brown Street, Counselors for co-ed Northeast PA, or e-mail [email protected]. Looking for a friendly non-smoking, Delaware last year and had entered the Wilmington, DE 19801 Tel: (302) 656- overnight Jewish Federation camp - 3 preferably female cat-liker, graduate competition with the "Blue Hen Hurler" 1697 Fax: (302) 656-1250. hours from NYC- general, sports, West Knoll Apartments I and 2 student or professionaL Available now. which was their senior project. They drama, water & arts. 1-800-973-3866. FOR RENT bedroom apartments available. Stop in Own room, $300/month + 1/2 utilities. returned again to the competition this or Call 368-7912. 366-7679 Monday-Sunday 5:30PM­ year, and I didn't get their names and CHILD-CARE NEEDED IN OUR 52 MADISON- FOUR BEDROOM- I 1:30PM. addresses before they left. Can you be HOME FOR II MONTI-I OLD MON., SUMMER JOBS ALL 6/1. $995/month, no pets. 234-9565. of any assistance·? E-Mail WED., OR FRI. DURING DAY. LAND/WATER SPORTS PRESTIGE Small but Nice 2 bedroom apartments. [email protected]. phone (9 19) 639- MUST HAVE CAR. CALL KATE CHILDREN' S CAMPS Near University - Elkton Rd. Furnished Room on Madison Drive. $250 + 1/3 2827, or my home address 2933 Tram 239-6157. ADIRONDACK MOUNTAINS Wilbur Street- 4 bedroom WID, and unfurnished available. $485 month. utilities. Spring semester, possibly Road, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, NEAR LAKE PLACID 1-800-786- excellent condition. $1300-1400/month Hanceton Apartments 239-8305. longer 266-9818. 27526. My name is Bob Carbo, maker 8373. Available 6/1/97. 738-7400. of the ONAGER Thanks for any help Sales- Boating P!f Sales & Cashier you can offer. shifts available at Eastern Marine, Rt. Madison Drive Townhouse 4 ROOMMATE NEEDED ASAP to 72 ewark. 737-6603 ALASKA EMPLOYMENT- Earn 181 Madison- College Park 4 bedroom, bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, W + D, share 3 bedroom townhouse close to $3,000 - $6,000+/month in fisheries, WID, excellent condition. $875/month Central Air available June and July NO campus. Own room washer/dryer, bar, ATTENTION ALL STUDENTStl ! parks, resorts. Airfare! Food/lodging! off street parking. Available 611/97. PETS. $1050 + utilities + security 3 tloors $266/month + 1/3 utilities 369- GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AID A SUPER NICE PERSON FOR Get all the options. Call (919) 918- 738-7400. deposit. Ample parking 1-800-642- 0301. AVAILABLE FROM SPONSORS!!! CHILDCARE IN OUR HOME PART­ 7767, ext. Al30. 6898 before 9 PM. · NO REPAYMENTS, EVER!! ! TIME 2-3 EVENINGS. ROUTE 896 $$$CASH FOR COLLEGE$$$. FOR AND CANAL AREA ASK FOR PAT Small I bedroom apartment. Elkton Female roommate to share large INFO: 1-800-400-0209. 378-3333. EASTERN EUROPE/ASIAN JOBS­ Road- Available immediately. WID, One bedroom Park Place Apartment for bedroom in nice apartment. $165/month Live in Prague, Budapest, Tokyo, etc. Cl A includes elec./heat/hot sublet. Call Park Place's Office 368- + 1/4 utilities. Non-smoker. Call 738- teaching simple conversational English. water/cable/water/sewer $470/month. 5670 and ask for Audrey's Apartment. 2526. Looking for a Church? We have a heart Do You Want To Make Easy Money No languages/teaching exp. required. 738-7400. for the University community. For Spring Break?? Call Egan Sports 1- (919) 918-7767, ext. Wl30 Friendship Church , Sunday, II AM 800-408-8618 ext. 0753. COLLEGE PARK- great condition, Roommate wanted Private room full Pearson Hall Auditorium (next to 3 rooms for rent ASAP. Washer/Dryer extra _ parking, all appliances. privileges. Great roommates. student Services Center) on Academy NATIONAL PARK EMPLOYMENT­ furnished . Prospect Ave. $250 $900/month. 738-1233. $200/month + 1/3 utilities. Call Rhonda Street, 2 blocks south of Main Street in Live in Suburban Philadelphia? Contact Work in America's National Parks, month/includes utilities. 266-6164. downtown Newark. Call 738-9 191. Sesame/Rockwood Day Camps. Forests, & Wildlife Preserves. Our Counselors and specialists (61 0) 275- materials uncover rewarding .. 2 nice houses near University available 2267 Box 385 Blue Bell, PA 19422. E­ opportunities in the outdoors. Call: 1- Large, Private room in house to share 6/1/97. $950 each 733-7026 Wanted: 2 roommates to share house COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID- Student Mail: [email protected] 206-971-3620 ext. N52911 (we are a with grad. student. WID. Walking $187.50/month +utilities. Call 737- Financial Services has informati on on research & publishing co.) distance. Available now 633-9488. 4452. 3,400+- public & private sector funding Madison Ave. 3 Bedroom available sources. A MUST FOR ANYONE Needed: a pan-time nanny position in " •-6197 $895 plus utilities. 737-7127 SEEKING FINANCIAL AID! For our home, for summer, or longer. CR UISE SHIP EMPLOYMENT­ House on Madison for rent. Nice 2 roommates needed to share fully information: Call 1-800-263-6495 ext. Starti ng in May. Have two kids, 5 and World Travel, Adventure, Income! 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Gymnastics skills services. Includes color analysis, skin 302 684-2956 between 12PM and 8PM Need furniture for your apartment? I've AWARDS AVAILABLE TO ALL and experience with children. Call care, cosmetics, wardrobing. Training Mon. - Sat. for more info. ROOMMATES got it. Recliner ($50), chair ($50), Sofa STUDENTS IMMEDIATE Mary Neal 366-7060 for provided. (302) 832-8021. ($35), 2 bookcases ($25), 2 dressers QUALIFICATION CALL 1-800-651- information/interview. Female roommate needed for Towne ($25 each), tlip-out couch ($40), more ... 3393. AVAILABLE JUNE I. TWO 2 Coun apartment ASAP. $165/month + 368-7998 Tour Counselors/Tour Directors to lead BEDROOM APARTMENTS & ONE utilities. Call Amanda or Laura at 369- After school center staff needed for M­ teenagers on 3-6 week adventures in 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT ALL IN 2697. Leave message. FREET-SHIRT+ $1000 Credit Card f\!Prog ram in Newark, 3:45 - 6:15, Canada and U.S.A. 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The President's Commission to Promote Racial and Cultural Diversity and Read The Review. The Diversity Education Task Force Tuesdays and Fridays PRESENT during Spring Semester. WEL,COMING AND APPRECIATING DIVERSITY A one-day (or 1/2 day version), experiental workshop that shows us how to identify the misinformation we carry about ourselves and others, how to heal the emotional wounds resulting from mistreatment, and how to reclaim the power to challenge all forms of discrimination. Join us for an enjoyable and empowering day!

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Thursday, February 13 Room #219, Trabant University Center 8:30a .m.- Noon Saturday, Feruary 22 Trabant University Center 8:30a.m.·3:00p.m. Wednesday, February 26 Room #227, Trabant University Center 8:30a .m.-Noon

Saturday, March 2 Room #219, Trabant University Center 8:30a.m.-3:00p.m. Wednesday, March 12 Room #2 19, Trabant University Center 8:30a.m.-Noon Monday, March 24 Room #219, Trabant University Center 8:30a.m.-Noon

Fri day, April 11 Room #227, Trabant University Center 8:30a.m.-Noon Monday, April 21 Room #219, Trabant University Center 8:30a.m.-Noon Saturday, April 26 Room #219, Trabant University Center 8:30a.m.-Noon

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l\11-::\'s ScoRES A\IERIC ·\ E .\ST ST.\NDINGS ', Thes. Wed. Thor. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. FRIDAY, FEB. 7 THUR!iiDAY FEB. 6 I 2 F I 2 F M EN W OMEN 2/11 2/12 2/13 2/14 2/15 2/16 2/17 , HARTFORD 23 38 61 DELAWA RE 28 55 83 Conf Pel All Pet LS Conf Pet All Pet LS DELAWARE 27 29 56 HARTFORD 42 50 92 Boston U. 13-1 .929 18-4 .8 18 4- 1 Maine 13-1 .929 15-7 .682 4- 1 Home gam es at Bob Carpenter Center HARTFORD (10· 11 }-- Stolle 4-8 4-4 13. HARTFO RD (14-7)-Howse 10 II 2-2 22. Men's Basketball Drexel 13-2 .867 17-6 .739 5-0 Vermont ' lvnik 2-4 J-4 7. Weindorfer 5-1 1 3-7 13, Randa 3- Smith 2-4 1-2 6. Jackson J-4 2-4 8. Griffin 1--1 4- 11-3 .786 16-6 .728 3-2 , ,4 2-2 9. DiJulia 3-9 2-2 8, Gronbcck 2-5 0-0 5. 4 6. Bethune 8- 12 6-9 24. Bai ley 2- 10 3-4 8. Bike Hartford 10-4 .714 15-7 .682 -1- 1 N. H<~mpsh ire 10-4 .7 14 13-9 .59 1 3-2 Maine* N. Hamp.• Murphy 2-5 2-4 6. Humbert 0-10-0 0. Mace a 0-0 3-5 6-6 14. Young 0-0 0-2 0, Landrith 1-2 0-0 2. Hofstra 8-7 .533 11-1 2 .478 3-2 Drexel 9-6 .600 II - II .500 5-0 ' 0-0 0. Totals 21-47 16-23 61. Eames 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 31·54 24-33 92. Delaware 7-8 .467 13-1 2 .520 2-3 Hartford 8-6 .57 1 II-II .500 2-3 DELAWARE (7-15) -Porac4-8 0-1 8, !)ELAWARE ( 13·11 ) -Bryson 0-1 0-0 0. Vermont 5-8 .385 12-9 .57 1 4-1 Towson State 6-9 .400 10-13.435 3-2 McFadgion 2-4 2-2 6. Pi ggott 8- 13 6-8 22, Stout Pegues 3- 10 2-4 8, Smith 10-15 4-7 24. K.Davis Maine 5-8 .385 9-15 .375 2-3 Hofstra 6-9 .400 I 0-13 .435 2-3 7:30p.m. 7:30p.m. ' 5-9 0-1 12. Hu ghes 2-7 2-2 7. Seifert 0-2 0-0 0. 8-13 3--1 19. Perry3-8 0-0 7. Marciulioni s 4-9 2-2 N. H<~mp s hire 5-9 .357 6-15 .286 1-4 Delaware 5- 10 .333 7-16 .304 2-3 Neall 0-3 0-0 0. Egeli 0-0 1- 2 I. Totals 2 1-46 J. 12. Arsic *-II 2-2 13. Totals 32·67 13-19 83. Northeastern 3- 11 .214 4-18 . 182 0-5 Boston U. 2- 12 .143 6- 15 .286 2-3 Home games at Bob Carpenter Center 16 56. Halftime: Delaware 28. Hanford 42. Three­ Towson State 2-13 . 133 5-17 .227 0-5 Northeastern 2-12. . 143 4-18 .182 0-5 Women's Basketball Halftime: Delaware 27. Hartford 23.Three· point goals:UD 6-18 (Arsic 3-7. Perry 1-2, - point goals:UD 3-10 (Stout 2-5. Hughes 1-4. Marciulionis 2-6. Davis 0-3), Hartford 6- 15 (Bike Maine* N. Hamp.* , Porac 0- 1). Hartford 3-8 (Stolle 1-1. Randa 1-2, 2-3. Bethune 2-2. Bailey 1-6. Smith 1-2, Griffin 0- Tt-.:AM L t::.AilERS TEAI\I Lt:AIJERS 1 DiJulia 0-1 , Gronbeck 1-4).Rebounds:UD 34 2).Rebounds:UD 33 (Smith II) Hartford 30 (Pi220tt 12) Hartford 26 (lvnik 5). Assists: UD II (Howse 5). Assists: UD 15 (Perry. Davis. Arsic 4) P TS. PT!ii. ' (St~~t 4) Hartford II (DiJulia 4). Steals : UD 8 Hartford 14 (Griffin. Bike 5). Steals: UD 12 : 7:30p.m. I p.m. (Piggott 3): Hartford (Stolle 5).Fouled O ut: UD Hartford 14. Fouls: UD 25. Hartford 20. Delaware 1896 75.8 Maine 1683 76.5 Seifert. Fouls: UD 2 1. Hartford 15. Attendance: 1.025. Hanford 1618 73.5 N. Hampshire 1588 72.2 Attendance:960. Ice Hockey Home games at Gold Ice Arena Towson State 1617 135 Vermont 1563 71.0 Drexel 1658 72.1 Towson State 1507 65.5 Vem1ont 1462 69.6 Hofstra 1-1 21 61.8 Towson Rutgers Boston U. 1514 68.8 Drexel 1356 61.6 State* Maine 1544 64.3 Hartford 1338 60.8 Hofstra 1468 63.8 Delaware 136 1 59.2 8 p.m. TBA SuNDAY. FEB . 9 SATIJRDAY FEB 8 Northeastern 1391 63.2 Northeastern 1287 58.5 I 2 F I 2 F New Hampshire 12.10 58.6 Bos10n U. 1228 58.5 VERMONT 31 35 66 DELAWARE 4 1 46 87 Men's Track Home meets at Delaware Field House DELAWARE 37 24 61 VERMONT 46 43 89 Fru.n GoAL Per. FG FGA Pe-r. Ftt:Lu GoAL Per. FG FGA PeT.

VERi\!ONT ( 16-6)-- Burke 3-6 0-1 6, VERMONT (12-9)--Steele 0-1 2-2 2, AmeJ. East Towson State 556 1204 .462 Maine 631 1323 .477 Lawson 7- 13 3-4 17, Church 8- 14 2-4 18. Taylor Carberry 6-12 0-1 15. Nelson 6-9 4-516. Roach Drexel 554 1247 .4*4 Vermont 576 1303 .442 Champ. 4-8 0-0 9, Cronin 3-7 0-1 7. Harris 3-6 2-4 8. 8- 11 1-2 22. Eisenmenger 2-5 4-6 9, Peper 5-8 8- Hanford 548 1238 at BU Monday 0-0 1-2 I. Kirvin 0-4,0-4 0, Dodge 0-2 14 18. Chotkowski 0- 1 2-2 2. Maurer 0-1 2-2 2. .443 N. Hampshire 575 1343 .428 0-0 0. Zamow 0-5 0-0 0. Totals 28-65 8-20 66. Murphy 1-2 0-0 3, DeJong 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 28- De l aw<:~re 668 15 16 .4-11 H <~nford 462 112.1 .411 DELAWARE (7-16) -Porac 3-10 0-1 6, 50 23-34 89. Boston U. 543 1245 .436 Hofstra 560 1384 .405 TBA McFadgion 9- 19 1- 1 21. Pi ggott 6-16 5-7 17, DELAWA RE ( 13-12) -Bryson 4-7 3-4 13 . Hofstra 517 1229 .421 Drexel 548 121 2 .394 Stout 1-6 0-0 3. Hu ghes *-4 0-1 8, Seifert 1-6 4-5 Pegues 3-5 0-0 6. Smith 8-12 13-13 29. K.Davis New Hampshire 466 11 27 .413 Northeastern 493 1269 .388 Women's Track Home meets at Delaware Field House 6. Totals 24 61 10· 15 61. 9-18 1-2 21, Perry 2-4 0-1 6 .. Marciulionis 1-4 2- Maine 549 1341 .409 Delaware 488 1298 .376 Halftim<: Delaware 37. Vermont 31.Three· 2 5, Arsic 2-12 0-0 5. Totals 29-62 21-23 87. Vermont 499 1255 .398 Boston U. 463 1250 .370 Amer. East I point goals:UD 3-8 (Stout 1-4. McFadgion 2-4). Halftime: Delaware 41 , Vennont 46.T hree· Northeastern 483 1267 .38 1 Towson State 537 1517 .354 Champ. Vermont 2-8 (Burke 0-2. Taylor 1-3, Cronin 1-2. point goals:UD 8-17 (Arsic 1-5. Perry 2-3. Kirvin 0-1 ). Rebounds:UD 43 (Piggott II) at BU Marciu1ionis 1-4. Bryson 2-3, Davis 2-2). Vennont fREE THRow PeT. FT FTA PCT. FREE THROW P cr. FT FTA Pcr. Vermont 44 (Church 9). Assists: UD 9 10-16 (Carberry 3-J. Roach 5-S, Eisenmenger 1-2, (Mcfadgion. Piggott. Hughes 2) Vermont 20 Peper 0-1. Murphy I-2).Rebounds:UD 32 (Smith Delaware 419 563 .744 Maine 324 466 .695 TBA (Taylor 6). Steals: UD 7 : Vermont 9.Fouled Out: 16) Vermont 29 (Carberry 10). Assists: UD 17 Nonhe<~stern 3 16 449 .70* Drexel 324 466 .695 110 Seifert. Fouls: UD 18. Vermont 18. (Perrv 4) Vem1ont 19 (Roach 6). Steals: UD 6 : Swimming Home meets at Carpenter Sports Bldg. Allendance:799. Vermont 6.Fouled Out: UD Davis. Fouls: UD 20. Hartford 413 595 .694 Hartford 388 488 .693 Hofstra 18. Attendance:l.014. Drexel 372 536 .694 Vermont 345 507 .680 I I Hofstra 361 52.1 .690 Northeastern 240 .160 .667 America East Championships Towson State 386 561 .688 N. Hnmpshire 378 569 .664 at Maine ., Boston U. 305 452 .675 Del<~ware 330 500 .660 Maine 269 399 .674 Towson State 328 503 .652 TBA Vermont 336 521 .645 H ofstr~ 235 365 .6*-1 j I COLLEGE ICE HOCKEY New Hampshire 11 8 317 .595 Boston U. 21 1 - 332 .636 KEY TIIRU~ ·POINT Pe r. 3FG 3FGA PeT. TUREt:-PotNT PeT. 3FG 3FGA Per. FRIDAY. FEB . 7 SATIJRDAY. FEB . 8 I 2 3 F I 2 3 F Drexel 178 477 .373 Vermom 66 197 .335 DELAWARE I 0 0 I DELAWARE 0 0 3 3 D ENOTES HOME GAME Towson State 119 .133 .357 Maine 97 291 .333 PENN STATE 2 2 3 7 PENN STATE 2 3 6 Maine 177 501 .35.1 Boston U. 91 291 .313 D : First Period: I. PSU. Pietrangelo (Shaner. First Period: I. PSU, (SH) Patrick, I :06. 2. PS U. Hartford I 09 309 .353 Towson Stare 105 337 .312 Adams). 9:46. 2. UD. Bellino. 14:32. 3, Dickey, 19: 15. De l <~w<~re 141 429 .329 N. Hampshire 60 193 .311 PSU. (PP) Pietrangelo (Coyne. Adams). DE 'OTES ROAD GAME Northeastern I 09 344 .317 Northe<~stern 61 207 .295 16: 10. Second Period: 3. PSU , (PP) Barnes. I :0*. 4, Vennont 128 408 .314 Hartford 76 265 .287 D PSU. Cautreels. 5:53. 5. PSU. Coyne. New Hampshire II 0 352 .313 Drexel 76 267 .285 Second Period: 4, PSU, Zivkovic (Dakan. 9:59. DENOTES CONFERENCE GAME Boston U. 123 406 .303 Hofstra 66 2'>7 .278 * Dickey). 4:26. 5, PSU. Zivkovic (Dickey). Hofstra 73 275 .265 Delnware 55 204 .270 Third Period: 6. UD, Weyem1an (Dousl). 3:00. Third Period: 6. PSU, (PP) Shaner (Martha). 7. UD, (PP) C. Gingras (M. Gingras. 1:19. 7. PSU. Dickey (Adams). 6:29. 8. Pipke). 7:26. 8. UD. (PP) Borichevsky PSU. Koifik XCriu reets). 17 :24. '· (Huston). 8:38. 9:'PSU. Dickey. 18:20. \Vo:-.1Es's ToP 25 • Goalies: UD. Morri son (35 saves). Brown (2 Goali es: UD. Morriso n (20 saves). Brown (27 SCHOOL R ECOIUJ ScHOOL R ECORD saves. PSU. Sixt (22 saves). saves). PSU. Si.\1 (13 saves). Annexy (10 Think Review Sports is over­ saves). 1. ) Kansas 23-1 1.) Cohnecticut 22-0 Powor Play: UD 0-for-3. PSU 2-for-5. 2.) Wake Fo rest 19-2 2.) Stanford 23-1 Power Plays: UD 2-for-6. PSU 1-for-4. 3.) Minnesota 20-2 3.) Old Dominion 21-1 looking something? Have an 4.) Kenrucky 22-3 -t.) Lo uisiana Tech 21-2 ACHA FEBRUARY RANKINGS 5.) Utah 17-3 5.) G eorgi<~ 18-4 opinion on an athlete or issue 6.) Clemson 19-4 6.) N. Caroli na 20-1 I. Iowa State 6. Delaware 7.) 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TATE COLLEGE, Pa. - icy conditions, a state of mind long tender pop when bat meets ball. the Braves for their 23rd world nation of Albert Belle and the Big catchers report. It 's as though S The snow is falling now, forgotten and seemingly forever in There's the full , green grass of a championship, their first tn 18 Hurt, can make some ripples in the baseball knows exactly when we and it's cold. A town located the pas t ballfield, no matter if it 's one on years. shallow end of the American need it most. smack-dab in the middle of c o m e s which millionaires trot to work or No, no. Now, every team is League pool. Like now, while the snow con­ Pennsylvania is awake and moving Christopher ho me to one on which children save their undefeated. And, if o nl y it could be true, the tinues to fl oat to the earth. It's cold, this Saturday morning, though the Yasiejko guide you youth with each pleasant dive for a The Orioles can very well go to Phi llies might finally stop signing and the only games are played frosty white slush may slow things past the fly ball. the Fall Classic nine months from and meshing old, washed-up veter­ indoors. There's a brisk wind, tak­ a bit. cold, hard There's the bat, that wooden now. M aybe that 12-year-old kid ans with un fam iliar youth barren o f ing some of the pleasure away from It 's a quaint lillie city tha t times. wonder that needs a clump of won' t be around to spoi l the Birds' the Phillies seed - well, after a watching the fluffy coat form on wouldn' t hardly exist without the There's a sticky pine tar to be complete. extensive and expensive run at the Philadelphia pennant in 1997, that the walkways. Even football can't college that claimed it 142 years g love made And there's summer. The Big One. is. live under these conditions. ago, a time long forgouen and of leather, promise of each day when the life­ The Indians, Bell e-free and One hundred twenty-one years But thi s Saturday, in sunny seemingly forever in the past. s tit c hed giving rays o f sun s hine peek loaded with a Williams, just might ago last Sunday, the National Florida and warm Arizona, spring Football is big here. Joe-Pa's W I I h through your bedroom window as take that final necessary step. League of Professional Base Ba ll and summer have an early lease on perennial groggle-talk to his loving strings of if to say, Wake up. It's time to play Or how about th e Marlins? Can Clubs was born . One hundred and the game many Americans have fans, hi s comforting, grandfatherly hide and /lOW. they surpass Colorado as the best two years ago last Thursday,. forgotten . It's all about feeling smile and those inch-thick specta­ Top of the Ninth f 1 o w i n g You ' ll lift your rested head from of the recent ex pansio n clubs? If George Herm an "Babe" Ruth was cozy, sneaking into ballparks and cles with the black frames all pro­ with life the deepest part of your pillow and the Jim Leyland in Florida is any­ born on the second fl oor of his playing a game that has existed vide lifelong Nittany faithful with a L------__.J every time rub the night away from your eyes. thing like the Jim Leyland in father's Baltimore saloon, the same longer than the town in which you sense of relief. you tuck You'll blink once, twice, and then Pi!lsburgh, the answer is unmistak­ spot where center fi e ld now exists may live. Football is big here. your lonely hand into the back for you'lltake that first step out of bed ably "yes." in Camden Yards. Pitchers and catchers report. But in the dead of winter, when that perfectly perfect fit. that leads to the next step. In Chicago, it doesn ' t matter There's something undeniably Fo ur days. the big season is far behind, the There's a ball, a cowhide, And you'll smile. what the Cubs will do; in the end, welcome about the month of nights can get cold, lonely, empty. stiched with red stiches and strung Because baseball is no longer no one will regret lounging shin­ February when related to baseball. Christopher Yasiejko is the sports And then. just when you've had wi th yards of yarn . all surrounding that last game in late October when less in the bleachers of Wrigley. Those fo ur g reat words of the editor of Th e Review. Send com­ enough of the wintry mi xes and the a central cork that provides that the Yankees completed an upset o f But the White Sox, wi th the combi- American rhetoric: pitchers and ments to scratch @udel.edu.

Attention Men lose two on roadtrip Hockey: continued from B I 0 PSU still Following Smith's lead, the c;Iub SporJs:! " Hens shot 91 percent from the free-throw line, hitting 21 of 23 shots against the Catamounts. --?:·. ,;,< ~ ,, ~ -- -.- ·.;,;;· too much Delaware now ranks sixth in the If you have information and/or schequlys_,,.. nation in team free-throw per­ continued from page B I 0 centage. you'd like published, call Review Sports'at Junior guard Keith Davis also match. added 21 points against The Hens did, however, show Vermont. 831-2771. signs of improvement from Friday's Thursday, the Hens lost game to Saturday's game. another tough game to Hartford "l can go home and sleep tonight despite a combined 43 points after we played the second and third from Smith and Davis. The periods," said Delaware coach Josh Ask for Brad or Chiis. Hawks have dominated Brandwene, a Penn State alum and Delaware this year, winning two member of the leers Hall of Fame. games by a combined 38 points "We came to compete. We put our­ against the Hens. selves in a position to win the game, "They're just a reall y tough and that's important, as much as we matchup for us," Brey said. were down at the end of the second 'They' re tough for us to guard Thank you ...... ~ .... ,.. period. That took a lot of character." and they shoot well. Three minutes into the third peri­ "If yo u look at the other od, sophomore winger Tom teams in the league - we play Weyermann opened Delaware's close games with Drexel and comeback with a slapshot from the Boston - they [Hartford] are top of the left circle that whistled the only team that really has our past leers goalie Anthony Annexy. number.'' Women hang tough in loss Seniors Christian Gingras This weekend's homestand (defenseman) and Damian against Maine and New Bori chevsky (winger) each followed Hampshire won't be easy for the continued from page B 10 can make that shot," Martin said: "On paper with power-play goals to bring the McFadgio n said. "I just those teams look more talent­ Hens either. Although Delaware Hen s within two. hit a jumper at the top of the focused on the basket and ed then we are, but our kids won a close game against the It was a heartstrong effort that key to regain the lead, and Black Bears in Maine 65-62 on Senior forward Greg Smith needs 44 points to break ho ped it went in." believe. I said after the showed a far better Delaware squad she followed up on a mi ssed Jan. 18, and smoked New The game was a disap­ Hartfo rd game that the kids the Delaware record for career points. than the team from the night before. layup to put the He ns up by poi ntment for the Hens, who have that look in their eye, Hampshire 8 1-47 two days ear­ Even so, improvement doesn' t three. The Hens take on the Black Wildcats. "We jumped on them now have to travel North to and by keeping up with those lier, the Hens will have their always win games. Vermont lost the ball out­ Bears Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at really bad up at their place, and face America East front-run­ ieams they really believe." work cut out for them. "You don't play games to just get of-bounds with 4.7 seconds the Bob. we beat them by more than I ners Maine and New Four seniors said goodbye Maine has had success away close;· said seni or winger Christian left in the half. McFadgion from home, recently beating St. Revenge wi ll also be on the could have ever expected, and Hampshire. to the Bob Carpenter Center Bellino, whose unassisted first-peri­ took the inbound pass, ran Loui s and Marquette on the mind of New Hampshire when they' re a good team. "We have to stay focused as Delaware fi ni shed its last od bl ast from beyond the left ci rcle over half-court and threw up the Wildcats visit the Bob '·Everybody's trying to get and execute," McFadgion home game of the season. road. netted the Hens' onl y goal Friday. a bomb, si nking it at the "We were able to beat Saturday night at 7:30 for the some momentum ri ght now. said. "Maine is going to be a Seniors Suzi Egeli, Courtney "No one is sati sfied. You can be sat­ buzzer to extend Delaware's [Maine] up there because we Hens final home game of the Records don 't matter in the tough game, but with how Neall, Veni ca Shazier and isfied with your effort, but not with lead to six. made good decisions," Brey regular season. tournament, but momentum is we've been pl aying lately, Heather Miles will all be "They' re going to be big.'" the result of the game." "We mess around in prac­ we have a chance." graduating in the spring. said . "They're confident now tice sometimes, seein g who and they want to get us back." upset,'' Brey said of the leers dominate UD

continued from page B I 0 types of teams.'" Penn State sophomore goalie John Patton spent time after SJturday's Sixt showed extraordinary skills in futile 6-3 comeback loss gropi ng for each game, stopping a total of 35 a reason why the Hens (27-4) can' t shots in the series. beat thi s team. Penn State is ranked "[ Sixt] has been letting goals go fourth by the coaches of the by all season," Patton said , "but he American Collegiate Hockey stands on hi s head for us ." 42 E. MAIN STREET Association, and Delaware has lost It 's all part of the mystique that three of its four setbacks thi s season Penn State has carried into each to the leers. meeting with Delaware - the leers The other loss was to Arizona, the have ruled the all-time series with a team ranked second in the ACHA, 30-7-2 mark, including 20 consecu­ whom the Hens also defeated at tive wins spanning 18 years. Ari zo na. Brandwene was a part of that Penn What gives? ·State domination from 1987-91 * "I've played a lot of teams this when the former defenseman led the * season," Patton said , "and I'll tell leers to an ACHA title and notched you, the best players I've played hi s own spot in the school's ice hock­ against are the players I play against ey hall of fame. in practice every day. I mean, we An alumni game followed have some guys I have trouble read­ Saturday's Delaware-Penn State ing. match. Brandwene played and sever­ "[Penn State] is good. But the one al Hens stayed to watch. thing we have to get·over is whatev­ Others, like sophomore winger er mental jinx Penn State creates. Brooks Barber, couldn't stand being Did you see the third period?" in the building any longer. Yep. That was the period in which "I'm getting the hell out of here,'" All ClOTHING 25-lOo/o OFF Delaware outscored the leers 3- 1 and Barber said, bag-in-hand outside the tallied eight shots, just five shy of the lockerroom. He was frustrated, as so leers' total in the same period. many Delaware players were. "Even with the goals they scored, Patton tried to convey the overall everything seemed like it took a bad feeling of the team. THRU SUNDAY FEB. 16TH bounce," Patton said. "We ' re proud "See, we're not intimidated by the of the team [Delaware], that we did­ team," he said, looking back at the n't let it get us down. ice from a safe distance, an out­ "But we have to put the whole stretched arm indicating the source package together, and not just for one of his queries. "We' re intimidated by ALSO NEW EXPANDED VINTAGE CLOTHING DEPT. period or for just a half of a period." the hi story. I'm personally not Senior winger Christian Bellino, [intimidated], and you ask any player FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN who scored the Hens' only goal in on the team and they' ll say they're Friday night's 7-1 loss, shared the not, but obviously we have a prob­ same sentiment of unfinished busi­ lem." NEW SELECTION OF TAPISTRIES, CANDLES, JEWELRY, SHOES ness. With the ACHA tournament set to "Some guys didn't show up [ready begin March 4, the Hens win spend (BIRKENSTOCKS), FUTONS AND INCENSE to play] Friday, and coach [Josh] the next few weeks finding a cure. Brandwene told those guys to go It's likely that the road to a national home and look in the mirror,"' title will include a bout with Penn Bellino said. "More guys came ready State. today, but we' ve gotta play I 00 per­ Again. cent for 60 minutes against these

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February 11, 1997 • BlO Men 's Penn State takes two from Hens hoops He spoke as though. if he Despite late could just show enough desire. there was the faintest chance a surge, Delaware genie would appear to grant the drops wish. falls for second Patton snapped back to the here-and-now: " But it doesn"t • time in 24 hours work that way:· Delaware had two games to pazr BY CHRISTOPHER YASIEJKO show the American Collegiate SJ'orn Editor Hockey Association that the STATE COLLEGE. Pa. - Hens were better than in BY BRAD JENNINGS Rob Patton stood Saturday November. that they had grown Spmn Editnr evening in the corridor that con­ as a team and were anything but The Delaware men·s basketball nects the Penn State Ice Pavilion pushovers. team should be happy to get back rink\ ith the exits. The Delaware And they proved that, to some home Thursday night when the Hens extent. face Mai ne at the Bob Carpenter Friday night. altho ugh the Center. Friday. Feb. 7 leers ( 19-8. No. 4 ACHA) sent Delaware (I 3-12) lost a pair of key Delaware 1 Delaware away with a 7-1 loss, con Ference games on the road last the Hens compiled significantly weekend. dropping their America East Penn State 7 more shots (23) than the nine record to 7-8 with just three confer- Saturday. Feb. 8 they posted in November. Delaware was trailing 2-1 at the • Game boxes ...... B8 Delaware 3 start of the second period and posed a leg iti mate threat for the Penn State 6 leers. ence games remaining. But two early second-peri od The Hens lost to Hartford ( 14-7, 9- ice hockey team had just played Penn State goals pushed the THE REVIEW/John Chabalko 4 America East) for the second time the Nittany Lion lcen, for the game beyond the reach of the Delaware senior goaltender Bill Morrison reaches for the puck but comes up short during this sea ·on. falling to the Hawks 92- \ econd time in 24 hours and lost. Hens. who shut down the leers 83 last Thursday. Hartford embar­ Again. for 15 :63 before fold in g. Friday's 7-lloss to Penn State at the Ice Pavilion. The Hens lost again Saturday, 6-3. rassed Delaware 91-62 Jan. I 0 at the It was the only fining ending That was Friday. Bob. to this frustrating weekend. one This time. on a snowy Saturday the Hens fell to a lowly. in which the Hens played far bet­ Saturday afternoon, the Hens put Lions remain but streaking Vermont team 89-87 ter than in their 6-0 early-season together a three-goal third period after Delaware failed to convert close los to the same team. to cut the leers· 5-0 lead to 5-3 mystery, win hots in the final minute. Better. but not good enough. with more than II minutes Senior forward Greg Smith scored Patton. a junior defenseman remaining. 20th straight 29 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to for the Hens (27-4). held his This time. Delaware converted lead the Hens against Vern1ont ( 12-9. bulky equipment bag in one on 2 of 3 power-play opportuni­ meeting with 5-8 America East). This performance hand. tucked his other hand in a ties in the third period alone - marked Smith"s 42nd straight game pocket and spoke. more than the Hens had compiled scoring in double figures, breaking a .. 1 wi sh we had one more in the previous eight periods frazzled Hens Delaware record f01merly held by game:· he said. looking past hi s against Penn State this season. Ken Luck. surroundings and into his mind"s But this time, someone some­ BY CHRISTOPHER YASIEJKO Smith. who hit 13 of 13 from the realm of what could be . .. we·d where didn"t feel Delaware was Sport.'i Editor line Saturday. is now just 43 points win it. ready to dethrone the team that STATE COLLEGE. Pa. - shy of the Delaware al l-time scoring ·'I don ·t think there's a doubt has owned it si nee the 1979-80 Even the Hens couldn't under­ record. on anybody"s mind that if we had season, a span of 20 games in stand what happened to them thi s But Smith's high totals were not another game tomorrow. we· d which the leers have won every weekend. Nothing was working. enough for the Hens. who missed sev­ kick their ass.'· Nothing. eral opportunities to score in the final see ICE HOCKEY page B9 Their star center, senior Paul minute . Senior forward Peca Arsic's Pipke, was on a c lip unmatched desperation three-pointer was swatted in Delaware's 25 seasons of ice away at the buzzer by Vermont for­ LIONS RULE THE ROOST hockey before the weekend trip ward Craig Peper. to face No. 4 Penn State. .. We got off to a good stan:· He had 94 points going into THE REVIEW/John Chabalko Delaware coach Mike Brey said. Penn State leads series 30-7-2 the weekend. a Delaware record . Check this out: Hens sophomore forward Tom Weyerman 'They shot very well to get back ahead. and then it was just a great col­ Year Winner Year Winner Year Winner He left with 95. smashes an leer into the boards Saturday. Senior goalie Bill Mon·ison, a lege basketball game. 1973-74 Delaware '77-78 Penn State ' 81-97 PSU steel wall throughout the month "'We just didn ·t exicute as a team Penn.State (last 20 games) ' 73-74 Delaware '78-79 of January, could only take so the ice wi th Rudy-esque style. defenseman Rob Patton. ·'it's just down the stretch."' '74-75 Delaware '78-79 Penn State much of the Nittany Lion leers· A man can o nl y take so much. that everybody is just ... almost Despite the loss, Brey praised the "75-76 Penn State '78-79 Tie rampage during the better part of And through all the hitting. all indignant. eff011s of Smith. who missed two ' 75-76 Delaware '78-79 Penn State the two games at the lee Pavilion. the huffing and puffing to reach "What do we gotta do? close shots in the final minutes ...Greg is disappointed that he couldn"t get it "75-76 Penn State '78-79 Delaware Penn State scouted Morrison well the puck first, the Hens couldn't "We shoot the puck. we play and shot high at hi s net, where pull out with a win. hard, we skate to the puck and hus­ done at the end:· Brey said ... but he· s "76-77 Penn State "78-79 Penn State the seasoned goaltender allowed T he bounces just didn' t go their tle, and the scoreboard doesn · t probably more upset that we didn"t '76-77 Delaware ' 79-80 Penn State eight of the I 0 goals against him way. . seem to reflect our eff011s or even have success as a team. '76-"17 De Imm re '79-80 Delaware to pass before sophomore non­ "You want to know what the our momentum on the play."' "He sti ll continues to be a great "77-78 Tie '79-80 Penn State roster goalie Ryan Brown took attitude is right now," said junior player. and maybe the mo t consistent see ICERS page B9 player in college basketball because he ·s so strong:·

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BY GRAEME WHYTLAW ball inside and built their lead to As:;isumt Sports Editor eight before junior guard Keisha It was the last home game of the McFadgion hit a three-poi nter w ith regular season. The Hens were six seconds left to reach the final eager and emotionally ready to play score. the game. The problem was, so "Our ladies here believe in our were the Vermont players. system now," M artin said. "The The Delaware women's basket­ effort they gave today was great, ba ll team (7- 16, 5-l 0 America East) and we almost knocked off one of lost its second straight game, 66-61 the best teams in the conference." to the Vermont Catamounts ( 16-6, Piggott scored 17 points and 11 -3) at the Bob Carpenter Cente.r grabbed II rebounds, while Sunday afternoon. McFadgion scored 21 points. "We wanted to go out there and win it for our seniors," McFadgion 66 said . " Even though we played Hens dominate tough, they played tougher." 61 The Catamounts began the game with an 11-0 run that put Delaware The loss followed a 61-56 heart­ back on its heels. Then, as quickly track invitational breaker Friday night at the hands of as Vermont had built its lead, the Hartford that wasted a 22-point, 12- Hens went on a 10-4 ron to get back rebound performance by junior for­ into contention. ward Shanda Piggott. "They [the Hens] didn' t panic," BY BRAD JENNINGS second in 2:36.57. The game featured a myriad of Delaware coach Tina Martin said. SporiS Editor Jeff Dempsey and Man McNally spectacular shots and scoring runs "Our kids are past that stage, and The Delaware men's indoor track finished 1-2 in the 3.000 meters for that brought the players to total even though it may have taken us team took a majority of individual the Hens. exhaustion and made them experi­ most of the year, our kids know titles at a four-team invitational In field events. seni or Rich Bruno ence emotional highs and lows. lhey can come back." Friday night at the Delaware Field won the pole vault by clearing 14 Delaware led at the half 37-31 The Catamounts pounded the House. The Hens won eight events. feet. Sophomore Randy Manogue fin­ and extended its lead to nine before ball into the paint, forcing the Hens ished second. and fre hman Brian Vermont's steady play wore down to play their inside game. B ut • Bolt ~----...... 88 Glasser was third. the Hens. The Catamounts regained Piggott and freshman forward Hens underclassmen dominated the lead with five minutes remain­ Holl y Hughes carried the Hens the throwing events. with freshman ing and never looked back. offense for almost I 0 minutes, Junior Eddie Conti led Delaware Man Katsirmas taking the shot put, The inside dominance by scoring a combined 14 points in with wins in lhe 55 meter and 200 while sophomore Tom Marando fin= Vermont, with their backdoor cuts that span. · meter events. ished second. Sophomore Ed and the pick-and-roll, hurt Delaware slowly chipped away Junior Nick Mcintosh won the 500 Goldberg claimed the 35-pound Delaware. in the long run. at the lead and finally caught meters with a time of I :06.82, while weight throw. Katsirmas finished sec­ "They're huge," Delaware coach Vermont with l :24 remaining in the juniors Bokah Worjolah and Chris ond. Tina Martin said. "They posted our half. Plescia fin ished second and third. The Hens will be in action at the guards up, which reall y hurt us as Then McFadgion took over. She In lhe I ,000 meters, junior Rich America East Conference THE REVIEW/File Photo well as their depth." Marsanico finished first in 2:33.99. Championships this Saturday, Feb. and sophomore Bryan Wilson took 15, at Boston University. Senior guard Suzi Egeli played in her last home game Sunday. T he Catamounts pounded the see WOMEN page B9 I I