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Thursday, October 12, 1995 The Volume 63, Number8 24 pages ITHACAN Free The Newspaper For The Ithaca College Community

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·.: • ~ ~ •• ~ .-_,. ,G. - ~!.. , ~ ~ ''"- ~- ·1~- :-,~.--·>t.:.1- Minorty "We are annoyed [that] -~r,~ there is no director now. Affairs search There is a lack of lead­ continues ership for students of color this semester. " By Alex Leary and -Rashaand Sass '97, Andrew Tutino spokesperson for ALS Ithacan Staff "[The position] is a tough job to The search for a new director of fill," Oblak said. "It takes someone the Office of Minority Affairs is who· knows the tenor, the pulse of being delayed for now while the the community." College seeks to clarify the role of But in the long run, Oblak said, the position. the new director will be able to But with a definition near, the serve the College community bet­ College expects to begin an exter­ ter because the role is more defined. nal search within a couple of weeks, "We will all be better for taking said John B. Oblak, vice president a little more time," Oblak said. "It The Ithacan/David Batt for student affairs and campus life. will be easier for the next person Cultural Diversity player Dean Kobayashi '98 raises his arms in support of Coming-out Day Oblak said the delay in filling because it is uot a brand-new posi­ 1995. He and many others gathered in front of the Campus Center on Tuesday to speak out. the position was also brought on by tion." the resignation of the former direc­ However, some students feel the tor, Irma Alrnirall-Padamsee, last College is taking too long. May. Student Trustee Yecenia Villar Whalen speaks to Council He said the primary goal is to fill '96 said the College is going through the position by January, but it may an assessment process, but she feels take longer because good applicants it is procrastinating in filling the President addresses faculty questions and concerns are reluctant to leave their current position. nity needs to sit down together and jobs. See AFFAIRS, next page By Heather Duncan "The basic question is, determine if problems people face Ithacan Staff do people feel they have are the fault of the goverJJance sys­ A speech by President James J. enough say in what tem. Problems arise when depart­ Career sponsor Whalen on faculty concerns about ment tasks intersect and people feel salary, involvement in governance happens? Ultimately it that in doing their jobs they should and participation in the process of boils down to who is in be able to do a little more of some­ selecting a new president was met charge." thing classified as someone else's investigated with applause at Tuesday night's -James J. Whalen, jurisdiction. 'The basic question is, Faculty Council meeting. do people feel they have enough In a closed session, Whalen re­ president say in what happens?" Whalen said. Olde sued for discrimination-.: sponded to an earlier Faculty Coun­ said. Whalen also indicated that "Ultimately it boils down to who is cil motion that promotion incre­ continuing this year's salary freeze in charge." ments be reviewed, according to for faculty is not desirable. Schlesinger said faculty have By Andrew Tutino "The sole purpose of Warren Schlesinger, chair of Fac­ According to Schlesinger, expressed concerns with the gover­ Ithacan Staff their gift to Ithaca ulty Council and associate profes­ Whalen said he had asked the Board nance system, especially the need The Olde Discount Corporation, sor of accounting. Promotion in­ of Trustees to appoint a committee for more direct contact between the the company that sponsored last College was in response crements, whichrefertotheamounf to review governance policies. Board of Trustees and the faculty. month's Career Campaign '95 at to a professional rela­ a salary is raised upon promotion to Schlesinger also said Whalen Last year, Council voted over­ Ithaca College, is currently under tionship that has been associate or full professor, were told the Council that he wants the whelmingly to increase this contact investigation for alleged racially and built over several lowered this year from $3,000 to campus community to review the and hopes that future interaction sexually discriminatory practices. $2,000. current governance document, could include presentations by the The FederalEqual Employment years." ''The issue isn't the money," which was drafted 18 years ago, chair of the Council to the Board, Opportunity Commission is exam­ -Lenore DePaoli, employer Schlesinger said. ''The issue is what before a new president is appointed. Schlesinger said. ining the race, age and hiring prac­ relations coordinator in the value we place on promotion. We This committee, with representa­ · According to Schlesinger, tices of the firm, and the National Office of Career Planning feel that a decrease in increments tives from Faculty Council, student Whalen said that while he, person­ Association of Securities Dealers is and Placement indicates that promotion is consid­ government and Staff Council, will ally, will not participate in the search investigating sexual discrimination ered no big deal." be established after this week's for a new president, he encouraged charges against Olde, according to a largest discount brokerage firm, Whalen said he \\'.Ould be re­ Board meeting, according to the faculty to be active in the pro­ May 26 article in "The New York denied all charges on "20/20" and viewing the policy during the bud­ Whalen. cess and will encourage the Board Times." in "The New York Times." The get process and seemed supportive In an interview with The Ithacan of Trustees to include the faculty as Two federal lawsuits have also corporation also declined to com­ of faculty concerns, Schlesinger Whalen said the campus comrnu- much as possible. been filed against Olde, both charg­ ment to The Ithacan at this time. ing alleged racial and sexual dis­ Lenore DePaoli, employer rela­ crimination. tions coordinator in the Office of The suits are significant in the Career Planning and Placement at Open budget meeting planned securities industry because com­ Ithaca College, said Olde' s spon­ plaints are usually not made public, soFShip of the career campaign was By Ithacan Staff presidents are required to· attend to mal budget meetings, slated to according to an April 26 article in a monetary gift by the company to answer specific questions, he said. begin Oct. 31, Galt said. "The New York Times." This is . There will be an Open Bud­ the College. TheOldelogoappeared "It is a good place for people to The meeting will be split up because when brokers receive their getMeetingforthecampuscom­ on all advertisements for the events bring forward ideas, interests and into two different time periods licenses, they must agree to settle munity on Tuesday, Oct. 24. distributed by the Office, DePaoli concerns prior to us making deci­ to allow more people to attend. all disputes behind the closed doors The meeting is for anyone said. withquestionsorconcernsabout sions," Galt said. The first session is from 3:30-5 of an arbitrator. "The sole purpose of their gift to the 1996-97 College operating The ideas and questions pre­ p.m. in Textor IOI. The second On Aug. 11 Olde was featured Ithaca College was in response to a budget; said John Galt, budget sented at this meeting will be is scheduled for 7-8:30 p.m. in on the ABC news program ''20/20" professional relationship that has . director. All deans and vice- brought forward at the closed for- Williams 323. for alleged discriminatory hiring been built over several years," said practices. Olde, the nations' third See OLDE, next page 2 The Ithacan October 12, /995 OLDE and Placement values our relation­ ALS spe'.aker· res~he.duled Continued from previous page ship with Olde Discount Brokers DePaoli, who declined to answer and they have met all standards in By Corey McQuinn "I'm disappointed for the people who wanted to· most/thacan questions. "And I feel their hiring practices on campus as Ithacan Contributor stated in the Principles for Profes­ hear her." that it is absolutely appropriate for Disappointed students turned -Rashaand Sass '97, spokesperson for ALS them to be sponsors." sional Conduct for Career Service away from the doors of the Will­ DePaoli would not disclose the and Employer Professionals," iams lecture hall on Tuesday ~ Rashaand Sass '97, spokesperson also discouraged. amount of the Olde gift. 'They are DePaoli said. they heard of the cancellation of for the African Latino Society. He said he expected a ''tremen­ a corporate sponsor willing to give The Principles for Professional guest speaker Himlice Novas. ALS has rescheduled Tuesday dous turnout" for Tuesday's can­ back monetary funds to our limited Conduct are distributed by the Na­ Novas, who was scheduled to night's cancelled lecture for Sun­ celled event. budget," DePaoli said. tional Association of Colleges and speak for Latino Heritage Month, day, Oct. 15. Sass said he hopes the antici­ Olde is an active recruiter on Employers, a governing body pro­ missed her scheduled flight out of "I'm disappointed for the people pated turnout will carry over to the campus and an employer of about viding an ethics code, DePaoli said. New York City to Syracuse, said who wanted to hear her," said Sass, rescheduled event. 15 Ithaca College alumni, DePaoli "We are going to continue to said. maintain an active relationship with "Ithaca College Career Planning Olde," she said. AFFAIRS Continued from previous page

~-::..z:,::,::---- Rashaand Sass '97, spokesper­ "[OMA] is an extension of career planning and son for the African Latino Society, placement and residential life. They are academic agreed and said students of color advisers in some sense and a counseling center, " ~· are concerned about the lack of leadership for minority students. -Yecenia Villar '96 "We are annoyed [that] there is no director now," Sass said. ''There reer planning and placement and orities have to be established," is a lack of leadership for students residential life. They are academic Wharton said. " of color this semester." advisers in some sense and a coun­ Almirall-Padamsee, who is now When the position was vac;ited, seling center," Villar said. associate dean for student relations President James J. Whalen charged Whalen said he wants the new at Syracuse University, said one of the College to clarify the job de­ director to address a wide range of the reasons she left Ithaca College scription because he felt there was issues that concern minority stu­ was because there was some hesita­ too much overlap between the mi­ dents including education, student tion by the College to let the office •New needles per customer nority affairs office and other mi­ life and complaints and concerns grow. •Autoclave Sterilzation . nority offices on campus. on how the administration responds "I had a lot of successes, but in 111 4 •Fine Line \l)i1'1' 100% Heavy Wool "When [we] search for the next to their needs. order to really flower we needed to ·~lack Work person I'd like to have a fairly clean Whalen added that he wants the keep improving," Almirall­ 1'\11'1"~ rtist 1 Sweaters -t;over-Ups tl q.fS • Handmade in Ecuador statement so that we don't have new position to be proactive in en­ Padamsee said. ''There was some •Recoloring tot 1S IJe what we had before, where every­ hancing the minority programming difficulty in trying to take all the •Body Piercing from $44.95 body was in everybody else's terri­ available on campus. steps that needed to happen." Walk-Ins Welcome tory," Whalen said. "An office like that can give For now, Oblak said he is work­ Sunday.Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday House of Shalimar ''That search will start in the not­ good council to deans and presi­ ing closely with students working (607) 539-7268 Downtown Ithaca Commons Call for appointment! to-distant future but I have to get dents and the admissions office in the minority affairs office and Open Every Day • 273-7939 382 Downey Rd, Brooktondale statement from people that every­ [and] HEOP offices," Whalen said. the programming is continuing. body says 'Ok: this is the defini­ "It's a two-way street. I'd like to In the absence of a director, stu­ rTAKECARE OFYOURSELF AND YOURPARTNER tion,"' he said. hear somebody come in here and dent workers have increased their 1 Whalen said there was particu­ start giving me some 'By the way involvement with the office, but 1 Protection against sexually 1 lar confusion between the role of J.J., the last place I was we had this leadership is essential to the wel­ the minority affairs director and the kind of program and you don't have fare of the office, Villar said. ~ transmitted diseases (STDs) : Higher Educational Opportunity it here and ifl came here I can help "Student workers are doing an I Condoms are available at I Program office. you get it started' -that's the son excqlent job - but there is a lack Oblak said the min9rity affairs of active creative things I'd like to of managerial force to the office," I the Ithaca College Health Center Medication Room I office was created three years ago hear candidates talk about," Whalen Villar said. I 6 for $1.00 I because the College needed a stu­ said. "[The] office is not the same dent service to assist students of Oblak said the wide scope of without a director," Villar said. I During regular clinic hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. I color who were not affiliated with duties was challenging for Almirall­ In an effort to alleviate some of I Cash is acceptable I HEOP. Padamsee because she came into a the. overlapping rang~ of responsi­ But the difference between the newly-created position and they bilities the old position held, the L------~ two offices was never clearly de­ often had to try to define her re­ College created a senior assistant J-A.£c speeg,4..c.s1 veloped, Whalen said. sponsibilities. director of multicultural recruitment "I see the HEOP program as an Villar recalled some of the prob­ and programming in the admissions educational program, a program that lems the office encountered last office, Oblak said. · should emphasize the education of year. 1rm?:-".'" 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October 12, 1995 The Ithacan 3 AAUP statement endorsed HOMELESS FOR A NIGHT Council supports guidelines for faculty involvement By Heather Duncan "It seems to me that we are pulling together and Ithaca Staff respecting and supporting each other better than To ensure their role in selecting a new president, Faculty Council we have in a long time, maybe better than ever. " endorsed a statement on Tuesday -Richard Creel, professor in of guidelines for Board and faculty the department of philosophy and religion cooperation during the process. and a member of the Faculty Caucus The guidelines were submitted by the Faculty Caucus and ap­ professor of acounting. no person will be chosen over the proved with widespread faculty The Caucus distributed the objections of the faculty support. AAUP statement last Wednesday committee. During the open session of the to be voted on by all members of These guidelines were to be pre­ Council meeting, Richard Creel, the faculty. sented to the Board at its Wednes­ professor in the department of phi­ The AAUP statement was en­ day meeting in order to open a con­ losophy and religion and a member dorsed, 242-14. Fifty-five percent structive dialogue between the of the Faculty Caucus, presented of the faculty members polled re­ Board and the faculty. the results of a recent poll of full­ turned their ballots. Council members stressed the and part-time faculty members. The statement indicates that fac­ statement is intended as a guide­ The poll revealed their wide­ ulty should work with the Board of line, not as prescriptive demands. spread support for the American Trusteesfromtheonsetofthesearch Associate Professor of Manage­ Association of University Profes­ process, that the faculty should elect ment Donald Lifton said, "It is im­ sors' statement about faculty par­ its representatives to the commit­ portant that the Board sees the fac­ ticipation in the selection of ad­ tee and the rules governing the ulty as not trying to usurp the trust­ ministrators. search should be arrived at in a ees' authority as the final appointer A group of 40 faculty members joint manner. of the new president." met on Sept. 28 to form the Faculty The faculty and the Board to­ The meeting ended with Creel Caucus because they felt the presi­ gether, should determine the size saying, "It seems to me that we are dential search should be addressed of the majority that must approve pulling together and respecting and before the October Council meet­ all candidates before electing them, supporting each other better than The Ithacan/Scott McDermott ing, said Warren Schlesinger, chair according to the AAUP statement. we have in a long time, maybe Despite bad weather, students participate in a sleepout of Faculty Council and associate The Board should also agree that better than ever." Thursday to benefit Ithaca homeless. Questions raised about satisfaction survey dents think," she said. "The study because of the demographics of stu­ By Amy Desson "If people are rating something as not satisfied, still has a great deal of value." dents who did not respond. Ithacan Staff then that's the answer- they're not satisfied." On a scale of one to seven, with The 886 students who did re­ While the Student Survey Task -Cynthia Scheibe, one being "not at all satisfied" and spond represented 16 percent of the Group of the President's Advisory assistant professor of psychology seven being "very satisfied," stu­ College's total population last Committee continues its work on a dents who completed the survey spring. 0( those students, females final report on student satisfaction, about the data that was collected. to compare a college with 6,000 rated their overall satisfaction with constituteci' 63 percent of the re­ questi<,ms have been raised about "It'~ very important when you' re students to a college where there their experience at the College as spondents. Students with GPAs of the group's preliminary report and in the interpretation stage to have are 500 students," said Cynthia 5.33. This falls between "somewhat 3.5 or higher represented 30 per­ the usefulness of its statistics. something to give you perspective," Scheibe, assistant professor of psy­ satisfied" and "satisfied." cent of the respondents, while stu­ The preliminary report, which said Donald Eckrich, professor of chology and a member of the task "What we basically have is num­ dents with GP As below 2.5 consti­ was released last May,, provided an marketing. " If you don't have group. "We finally came to the con­ bers out of context," Eckrich said. tuted only 8.5 percent. overview of the 886 student re­ benchmarks, you don't have any clusion that the comparisons "I don't know whether or not our "It is important for the reader to sponses to last February's satisfac­ perspective on what's good or weren't very meaningful." students are satisfied and I don't keep in mind that the raw response tion survey. The College used the what's bad." However, the data collected are know whether or not this allows me data on which this report is based Noel-Levitz "Student Satisfaction Larry Metzger, the task group still useful, Scheibe said. to determine that. You have to have are not representative of the total Inventory," which has been admin­ chair arid director of institutional "If the average rating of faculty a benchmark, something that gives Ithaca College student population," istered at colleges around the na­ research and enrollment planning, and curriculum is somewhere be­ us perspective." the report's introduction said. tion. would not discuss the survey with tween satisfied and very satisfied, While finding a comparison "Readers need to exercise caution According to information found The Ithacan. Metzger' s secretary, then for some things I don't think group is ideal, Scheibe said it is not in their interpretation of these find­ in the appendix of the report, the Deb Marriman, said since there you need a benchmark, that's just as easy as it might seem. ings when attempting to generalize survey was distributed as part of an was no new information, he did not great," she said. "If people are rat­ "Any time you do an assessment the total student population." institution-wide planning effort have a comment. She said he did ing something as not satisfied, then like this you have to find a measure These statements, Eckrich said, coinciding with the downsizing pro­ not wish to clarify information pre­ that's the answer - they're not that has already been tested so you blatantly show that these results are cess. One of the plans was to use the viously released about the survey. satisfied." know the questions are understand­ not representative of the total Col­ data to compare student satisfac­ Al though the College had hoped While the ideal situation would able and the questions are reliable. lege population. tion at the College with satisfaction to compare the survey data with be making comparisons, the survey It's not as easy as it sounds," she "What we've ended up with here of students at other institutions. data collected at other schools, plans results are still useful, said Sharon said. "This was the instrument that is something we know docs not "One disappointing aspect ofthis changed when most of the schools Mazzarella, assistant professor of was seen to be the best at the time. look like Ithaca College, because study is the non-comparability of in the comparison group turned out television-radio and a member of It was really only after the fact that they tell us it does not. You're look­ the Ithaca College data with the to be different than the College in the task group. we found that the comparison group ing at a biased sample in the first national comparison sample," the terms of size, religious affiliations "It's not absolutely necessary to would not be so appropriate." place. I don't know if you can tell if report's introduction states. and diversity. make comparisons. We can get a The campus community also has our students are satisfied," he said. This issue has raised questions "It doesn't make that much sense picture of what Ithaca College stu- doubts about the survey's accuracy "I think the jury is out."

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Our main goal is to student involvement in the presi­ get three students from each school dential search. tofonnacomrnitteeof 15 students," There were over 475 responses, he said. said Tim Speicher '96, president of SGA has formed a draft letter SGA. This included 216 freshmen, addressed to Herman Muller, chair­ 127 sophomores, 81 juniors and 54 man of the Board of Trustees, to seniors, he said. "The survey was explain the purpose of the commit­ just to get the initial stages started," tee. "The goals of this committee he said. would be to solicit input from the The survey consisted of four student body regarding what type questions, Speicher said. The ques­ of president this school needs, to tions were: What year are you? Do gather information from other in­ you think a student committee stitutions that have undergone a should be formed to select a presi­ presidential search and to relay all dent? If so, how do you feel the information either to a representa­ students should be selected? How tive from The Board of Trustees or many students should be on the to a search committee, if one shall The Ithacan/Chuck Holliday committee? be formed," the letter stated. Marie Johnson '98, background, and Mandi Wlckower '99 give blood at the Red Cross Blood The consensus of those who re­ The SGA has not decided when Drive sponsored by Delta Phi Zeta on Friday. sponded was that there should be a the committee will be formed. Students find IC3 difficult to access "It is a good step to separate availability. Increased "It seems like I [cannot] get into IC3 most of the student accounts from faculty and Since IC3 is memory-intensive, time. I know people who couldn't dial in even after staff accounts. However, IC3 can ACCS is in the process of purchas­ still be slow and overloaded," he ing more memory to increase sys­ volume two straight hours of trying. [ACCSJ should have added. tem performance, Taves said. This anticipated the large volume of dial-in users and "When you access IC3 from the will increase the system's makes dialing organized a more accommodating setup for them." lab it is very slow and when you dial accesibility. -Lawrence Huang '99 in it is impossible to get through. These upgrades should be com­ in harder IC3 is an improvement but it still pleted within several weeks and in even after two straight hours of how long a session students can isn'tcompetitivewithotherschools' will improve the system greatly. By Robert White tcying. lA.CCS1 should have antici­ have on the system at one time," systems," Meyer continued. However, Taves said even with Ithacan Contributor pated the large volume of dial-in Taves said. Taves explained some·oftherea­ the problems occurring right now. Student~ who thought e-mailing users and organized a more accom­ These steps will i,mprove dial-in sons why students are still encoun­ IC3 is available 99.5 percent of the would be easier with IC3, which is modating setup for them." access, but Taves said that the dial­ tering problems. time. exclusively for students, may have Michael Taves, director of Aca­ in service will never be without The College purchased com­ Soren Bailey '99 agreed with found otherwise. demic Computing and Client Ser­ overloads. pletely new technology when it Taves."I have used the lab comput­ Although students and faculty vices, explained why dialing in is He explained the growth of the purchased IC3, he said. ers and for the most part have had now have access to separate Internet such a problem. "The amount of system is always surpassed by the It is not simply a matter of the no problems accessing IC3. systems, students said they are ex­ dial-in modem use increased by 300 use of it and ACCS is always play­ students having a separate VAX Occasionally I will be denied ac- periencing problems with the new percent this year and there are cur­ ing catch-up with the students' de­ server, it is also caused by students cess but I have not encountered any setup. rently only 25 modems set up to mand. running on a different type of problems worth really complaining The chief complaint about IC3 accommodate all those dial-in us­ Although some students access system. about," she said. comes from students who regularly ers," he said. IC3 via modems, many students The student system is a new and Some students said they have attempt to access the system from However, Taves said the Col­ use the computer labs and Ethernet· improved version of the one used had no problems with the dial-in computers their residence halls us­ lege is planning to buy more mo­ cards, which are more direct linkstp last year, he said: access. ing modems. dems and will probably have nine the system .. The system is new and the "I dial in later in the evening, These student~ are finding that to l O more set up within a few Accessing the system in this ACCS technicians are still trying to (rom 7-1 l p.m., and I usually get on dialing into IC3 is more difficult weeks. manner avoids the hazards of find the setup that will make it within a dozen or so attempts. I am than accessing the previous VAX He explained that this will in­ modem use, Taves said, but even run best. satist1ed with the service I get after­ system. crease dial-in access. Taves also these students encounter problems Taves also explained the new wards," James Sharp '98 said. Lawrence Huang' 99 said he pre­ explained other plans the school once in a while. system does have some bugs in it Taves said that more IC3 im­ fers to access IC3 with a modem has for increasing dial-in Samuel Meyer '98 uses both that cause it to crash occasionally, provements are being discussed. from his residence hall room and is performance. forms of access and had complaints but said this problem is becoming As a solution to the dial-in prob­ dissatisfied with the system's "Most people stay on IC3 for about both. less and less frequent. lem, a three-year plan to install di­ availability. less than an hour from their dorms, ''Last year using the Ithaca Vax Taves explained that every year rect Ethernet access to all the resi­ "It seems like I [cannot] get into but some people stay on a lot longer, was very irritating because the demand on the system increases dence halls has been fonned and is IC3 most of the time," Huang said. sometimes up to six hours. 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272-6962 313 North Tioga Street_ (New Downtown Location!!) Find us in the NYNEX Yellow_ Pages October 12, 1995 The Ithacan 5 Business school plans to restructure Accreditation may be in future under changed standards and requirements leased, College officials said the process is geared to the mission of very strong emphasis in one area - "[We look at) what management By Alex Leary school has started looking at ways the [indiv~dual) business school and giving up other things, Long said. process the school has to take care Ithacan Staff to restructure. the attitude that the AACSB has 'The whole process is driven by a of curriculum issues. How does it With the pursuit for accredita­ Earlier this year, Whalen asked now taken is very simple: You tell desire to allow schools to choose create a curriculum to match its tion over, at least for now, the School" the faculty to develop a staffing us what it is you do and then we will their own missions." mission and how does it monitor, of Business plans on restructuring plan over the next six months. measure your performance against Whalen said he understands the evaluate and revise curriculum?" and redefining its mission. Warren Schlesinger, associate that set of objectives," Long said. faculty's initial decision to go ahead Blood said. But in that process, which will professor of accounting, said the In the past, Long said the with the accreditation process, but "It's a different focus than we unfold over the next six months, the school is concentrating on restruc­ AACSB set rigid and specific stan­ in hindsight thinks it may have weak­ had before," Blood said. "It makes school may strengthen iLc; chances turing in order to function within dards for business schools to meet. ened the school. it easier for schools that have those of becoming accredited under new the College before thinking about As a result, many of the schools "I think we changed the culture management processes in place." standards. accreditation again. going through the accreditation pro­ of the school quite a bit; I'm not sure The school has not ruled out For the last ti ve years, the school "[We are looking at how to] take cess had to abandon some programs it was for the best," Whalen said. attempting accreditation· again. went through a difficult and often advantage ofour particular strengths in order to conform with the "Maybe they forced us to do things Whalen said that after the school is frustrating accreditation process, both within the business school and, AACSB, Long said. This caused that maybe we shouldn't have been restructured, it may consider enter­ President James J. Whalen said. more importantly, at Ithaca Col­ many schools to "look" alike be­ doing," he added. ing the accreditation process again. The school was denied accredita­ lege in order to provide a high qual­ cause they were offering similar "When an accrediting agency "If you redefine your mission, tion in April 1994. The College ity educational experience for busi­ curricula, he said. dictates to you what you can and after you do that then you see how appealed and was denied again in ness students," Schlesinger said. For example, underold standards cannot have, you have to decide that relates to AACSB," Whalen October 1994. After a direction is established, the AACSB required the school to whether that's really in the best in­ said. "As far as AACSB is con­ According to the American As­ the school will most likely consider offer five specific subject areas. terest of your students and your col­ cerned [accreditation] is certainly sembly of Collegiate Schools of accreditation again, Schlesinger Under the new standards the lege," Whalen said. in the cards as soon as we restruc­ Business, the school can apply for said. AACSB merely recommends two Milton Blood, managing direc­ ture our program." accreditation one year after being This time around, the College subject areas. tor and director of accreditation for However, the school should not rejected. could have an easier time. Long said gaining accreditation the AACSB, said the new standards jump too quickly, Whalen said. In the wake of the failed attempt, Two years ago, the AACSB under these guidelines may be easier have allowed for more diversity but "If we want to look at AACSB the school began to look to the changed the standards for business on the school because the standards are still challenging. Schools that go again, and we surely can, we just future and is working to ensure that accreditation. As a result, the stan­ are outcome-based, not arbitrary through the accreditation process need to make sure that what is good it is educationally and fiscally vi­ dards are more flexible, said David guidelines. will have to show a strong and clear for us is not going to be impinged able, Whalen said. Long, dean of the business school. "As this process unfolds, you correlation between their curricula on by the accrediting group," Although specifics were not re- 'The whole new accreditation may find one school that chooses a and their missions. Whalen said.

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Whether students talce Ithacan Staff Festival.• It's one of the bus, ride bikes or cruise on their Outside of the Terrace Din­ in-line skates, many students have ing Hall you may notice what the pilgrimage holi­ their own ways of getting around appears to be a tent with walls of days. But now it's just campus and the town. blue and yellow tapestry and a a festival time that Since, according to the traffic ceiling of bamboo shoots. This is commemorates the bureau, only about 2,250 students a Sukkah, which was built by have cars registered on campus, students from Hillel commemo­ harvest with the fruits others have to employ alternate rating the Jewish holiday of and vegetables." means of transportation. Sukkot. -Shari Davis, Cristina Garcia '99 does not Sukkot is a week-long holi­ chair of Hillel mind using Ithaca Transit. "Even day, said Shari Davis, chair of though I do not have a car and I am Hillel. "It commemorates the 40 meals in the Sukkah. Because limited in the trips that I may talce, years of wandering in the desert," we have the Kosher Dining Hall the bus brings me to my desired she said. right near the Terrace Dining destinations," she said. "It is a fairly mobile dwelling Hall it is easy access for stu­ Although Tina Brill '96 has be­ that years ago could be packed dent'> to bring their trays out come familiar with the bus system each day and put right back up here tu eat," he said. and hac; been using it for four years, the next day wherever the wan­ The last day for Sukkot, how­ she would rather have her own car. derers were traveling to," she ever, is different. "It is frustrating because it talces said. "On theeighthdayofSukkot, me 45 minutes to get to Cornell "Sukkot means 'The Festi­ it's just for Israel; we sit in it where I do an internship; ifl would val,"' Davis added. without a blessing," Michael have my own car it would talce me "It's one of the pilgrimage Oshinski, a cook from the Ko­ only 10," she said. Getting to cam­ holidays. But now it's just a fes­ sher Dining Hall, said. pus is also a problem, Brill said. "If tival time that commemorates "What's special about my dad did not live nearby the Col­ the harvest with the fruits and Sukkot is that we make a dwell­ lege I would have had to talce an The Ithacan/ Chuck Holiday vegetables," she said. ing that God can reside in with extra loan to live on campus," she Hitching Is taken to modern extremes as a roller catches a ride. This is the second year that us. We make a special place you added. my car the closest parking spot is once or twice." Hillel has built the Sukkah at the come to, out of your permanent Bike-riding is also a frequent by Park, and if I talce my bike I Joe Braitsch '99 uses his in-line Terrace Dinning Hall. dwelling, where God's protect­ mode of transportation used by IC could just leave it in front," Nall skates to travel around the campus. Adam Schaffer of the Jewish ing you," Oshinski said. students. said. In-line skates are great at getting Service Campus Corp. said that TheSukkahisdecoratedwith Al Nall '97 said there are some Chris Grassi '99 rides his bike you where you need to go in a one of the things people tradi­ Hebrew to make it attractive, advantages to riding a bike. "Even not only to get around, but also shorter amount of time than walk­ tionally do is take meals into the Oshinski said. though I have a car I would rather because it is one of his favorite ing, he said. Sukkah and eat there. One wall reads "On Sukkot use my bike," Nall said. pastimes. "The only drawback to wearing "The one thing you are sup­ you will reside for 7 days. All "Riding my bike saves me time "I like it much better than walk­ rollerblades is that you have to talce posed to do on this holiday is the people oflsrael will sit in the - espeda\\y when \ have to go to ing and \ a\so enjoy doing it," he them off when you get into a build­ have many if not all of your Sukkah," Oshinski translated. Dillingham, because when I drive said. "I even rode my bike into town ing," Braitsch said.

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Graduate ass'ists CAMPUS SAFETY LOG The following incidents are among when the damage occurred. A student sisted of broken lights in the fountains. those reported to The Ithacan by the whose hand was cut in an accident at residents in Circles Ithaca College Office of Public Infor­ Terrace 9 was transported to Cayuga • An Emerson Hall resident reported mation, based solely on reports from Medical Center by personal vehicle. that someone ripped the screen Jennifer Perrigo! '96 said: "It's EIY Mary WIison the Office of Campus Safety. on a room window sometime between nice not to have someone check up Anyone with any Information re­ • Two students reported two suspicious Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Ithacan Staff on you, you 're treated like an adult. garding these entries is encouraged persons in the area of Garden Apart­ Meghan McGuire '95 has gradu­ Meghan is really great. She serves to contact the Office of Campus ment Road. • A student reported receiving ha­ ated from Ithaca College and moved the RA purpose of being there for Safety. Unless otherwise specified, rassing/annoying telephone calls on on to the next level. McGuire, who support if you need her." all reported incidents remain under Sunday, October 1 their residence hall room phone. used to be an RA at the College, is investigation. At the start of the school year, • Two students were referred judicially Wednesday, October 4 now an Ithaca College graduate stu­ McGuire said that she ran check-in Friday, September 29 in separate incidents of harassing an­ dent and an apartment manager for for students. olher student within a residence hall. • A student reported damage to a the College-leased portion of the "During breaks I'll be in charge • A student reported being harassed vehicle's gas-cap cover and the theft College Circle Apartments. of making sure that nothing is caus­ by another student while in a resi­ • The Ithaca Fire Department responded of the gas cap while the vehicle was Because of the relatively small ing a fire hazard," McGuire said. dence hall. to Lyon Hall for a fire alarm. The cause parked in S lot. number of students living in the 'The students don't have to leave of the alarm was determined to be a College-leased apartments, there is •A non-student was ordered off cam­ smoke detector activated by cigarette • A student was transported to the for break, though," she added. If pus after attempting to gain entry to a smoke. Health Center from the East Tower for no Resident Assistant or Residence students have roommate conflicts, campus facility after hours. The non­ treatment after becoming ill. Director. The best option was an McGuire said she is there to help. student was intoxicated at the time of • A student reported damage to a resi­ apartment manager, said Bonnie Her job differs from being an the incident. dence apartment balcony door after a • A staff member reported an incident SoltPrunty, assistant director of RA or RD, McGuire said. "I don't bird flew into the glass. of unauthorized entry into an office in operations for the Office of Resi­ have any program requirements; • Three students were referred judi­ the New Science Building. dential Life. usually RAs have four per semes­ cially for creating a disturbance within Monday, October 2 "There are only 60 students in a residence hall. A student reported • A student reported the theft of a ter, but the consensus was that stu­ that an unknown person or persons • Officers investigated a two-car acci­ wallet from an 8th floor, East Tower the [College-leased] apartments," dents didn't want them," she said. smashed a light bulb against the door dent that occurred in P lot. residence hall room. Another resident she said. "An RA usually works "I also don't have to do rounds of a room in Eastman Hall. of the floor reported two CDs taken with 6 or 7 other RAs for many because there are no common ar­ • A staff member reported the theft of from a room sometime within the past students and an RD usually has one eas, so I'm not on duty," McGuire • A staff member reported the theft of $80 from a campus office. several days. to four resident halls with 350 to said. The lack of programming cur­ three keys from room 1n in the New 700 or 800 students." rently mandated in residence halls Science Building. •The Ithaca Fire Department responded Thursday, October 5 to Park Hall for a fire alarm. The cause of McGuire is a graduate student does not seem to bother students. • A student was referred judicially for the alarm was determined to be a small • The Ithaca Fire Department re­ and her position and responsibili­ "It's to be expected; if you live urinating in public. amount of smoke emanating from a sponded to the Campus Center for a ties are different from an RD or an off campus then you are expected burned-out light on the loading dock. fire alarm. The cause of the alarm was RA, Solt-Prunty said. to find out the things you learn from • A student was referred judicially for determined to be cigarette smoke in "It's mostly administrative," the programs on your own," said creating a disturbance within a resi­ Tuesday, October 3 the Egbert Dining Hall. McGuire said. "If [students are] Lindsey Broich '97. dence hall when the student tried to enter another Sll.ident's room without locked out of their apartments, I let Joanna Coyle '98 agreed. "Since • Officers investigated a gas leak at the • A student was transported to the permission. The incident was alcohol Egbert Dining Hall. The Physical Plant Health Center from Ford Hall after them in." She said her job also there are six people in each apart­ related. and New York State Electric and Gas falling and sustaining a leg injury. requires being a maintenance liai­ ment, it's kind of like living in a responded and corrected the situation. son between Cal Warren, the Col­ dorm, but we don't need someone • A student was transporteg to the • A student reported receiving ha­ lege Circles property manager, and lo bring us together through floor Cayuga Medical Center by Bang's • A staff member was transported to rassing/annoying telephone calls on a the students. programs." Ambulance after sustaining an ankle Cayuga Medical Center by Bang's Am­ residenc1;3 hall room phone. McGuire was an RA for three McGuire said her housing is pro­ injury in a fall at Terrace 12. bulance after becoming ill in the Towers Concourse. years and also worked for the Of­ vided by the College and she is paid • The Ithaca Fire Department re­ • A staff member reported locating a sponded to Terrace 8 for a fire alarm. ficeofResidential Life, Solt-Prunty a stipend. "I believe it's about equal vehicle with a bent antenna in L lot. • A staff member reported damage to The cause of the alarm was deter­ said. Students don't seem to mind to what an RA would get with hous­ The owner was notified. It is unknown the Dillingham fountains. Damage con- mined to be steam from a clothes the absence of an RA. ing and a meal plan," McGuire said. dryer.

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For have seemingly abandoned that interest. example, Provost Tom Longin said that the College found eight THEITHACAN The Office of Minority Affairs is currently under the leadership of positions, temporary and permanant, for nine faculty members who John B. Oblak, vice president for student affairs and campus life. resigned this summer. Ithaca College's Weekly However, Oblak as a Caucasian male has not had the same experi­ Even if four months is not enough time to find a director, what was Student Newspaper ences as members of the minority community. This makes it difficult the harm in posting the position and explaining to candidates that a for him to relate to problems faced by students of color and might specific outline of job duties is forthcoming? Further, it doesn't make sense that the College would delay in Mailing address: even deter them from coming to Oblak with race-related concerns. hiring a minority affairs director and a senior assistant director for 269 Park Hall Also, the number of possibly concerned students has grown minority admissions when the heaviest recruiting time would be during Ithaca College over the last year. According to Larry Metzger, director of institutional the fall semester - before applications are submitted through rolling Ithaca, N.Y. 14850-7258 research and enrollment planning, overall minority enrollment was 6 percent in 1994-95, up from 5.6 percent in 1993-94. admission. In addition, Whalen said that the College had trouble defining the Telephone: 607-274-3207 In an interview with The Ithacan last Tuesday, President James roles of the director and the Office of Minority Affairs ever since its Fax: 607-274-1565 J. Whalen stated that a national search for a new director will begin creation in 1993. Internet: [email protected] shortly - approximately five months after the former director, Irma Almirall Padamsee, resigned. If the College had decided to reevaluate the situation earlier when • A single copy of The Ithacan There in no reason why the College should not have attempted the problems were identified, then perhaps an interim director would be is available from an authorized to obtain a director sooner. in place now. distribution point, to any Oblak said in an interview with The Summer Ithacan that one For an institution that is openly supportive of minority recruiting individual within Tompkins reason for the search's postponement was the need to redefine the efforts and awareness, entertaining the possibility that a director would County. Multiple copies and director's responsibilities. This included separating minority recruit­ not be in place until 1996 is surprising and unacceptable. mail subscriptions are available ment from the director's duties and creating a senior assistant for · · · · The director of minority affairs is important, not only for the from The Ithacan office. Please multicultural recruitment and programming in the admissions office. students it counsels, but for continuing to promote tolerance and call 607-274-3207 for rates. While there is no harm in restructuring the position, taking four diversity awareness on this campus. months do so seems excessive, especially since the administration entered the academic school year knowing that there would be no EDITORIAL one to head the office. Oblak also stated that May through August was not enough time Lauren Stanforth Editor in Chief to search for a candidate. But the College could have conducted a Editorial Page Editor Kevin Harlin Managing Editor LETTER Jonathan Whitbourne Editorial Page Editor Lauren Stanforth News Editors There still Mamie Eisenstadt Bridget Kelly Accent Editor is 'safety' in Jessica Wing Assistant Accent Editor Jayson-Debora Hinderliter Sports Editor Circles Michael Jason Lee An article appeared in the Sept. 28, 1995 Assistant Sports Editor issue of The Ithacan regarding campus safety's Jeremy Boyer Photo Editors interaction with those students residing in the Jason Erlich college-leased building in the College Circle Patty String apartment complex. I would like to clear up what Copy Desk Editor might be confusing to some people. Demetra Markis In July, I was interviewed by The Ithacan Layout I Design Editor about what campus safety's response might be to Melissa Bartlett College Circle now BUSINESS - that the College is At that time, I leasing a building could not rule out Advertising Directors from them. I ex­ several functions Neil Frauenglass plained that campus Louisa Kyriakidou safety was in discus­ that campus LETTER · sion with the man­ safety might Distr,bution Manager agerof the apartment Jon Landman perform there so I complex, residential gave the inter­ Learning about Latinos life and local law en­ Manager, Student Publications forcement agencies viewer the differ­ As you already know, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 is Michael Serino tity. Hispanic culture in the United States is regarding different ent possibilities Latino Heritage Month. Each year this special becoming more visible. Perhaps the most influ­ LETTERS TO options we might that we were period recognizes and celebrates the excellence, ential Hispanic contribution to this nation is the THE EDITOR have. At that time, I achievements and contributions made to this increasing rate of the teaching of the Spanish could not rule out considering .. nation by United States Hispanics or Latinos of language. Hopefully, in the future that could • Letters to the editor are due several functions that campus safety might per­ various cultures, Spaniards and others of His­ mean less linguistic barriers that would result in by 5 p.m. the Monday before form there so I gave the interviewer the different panic heritage. Hispanics started to arrive in better mutual understanding, with a reduction in publication, and should include possibilities that we were considering. Campus what is the present United States in the 1520's. complexes and prejudices on both sides. Leam­ name, phone number, major safety has never patrolled College Circle apart­ Some came here before this was a country, ing about Hispanics will be ofenormous interest and year of graduation. ments in the past since it is not property owned exploring the territories under the Spanish flag for anyone that would hope to better understand Letters must be less than 400 by the College. The Tompkins County Sheriffs and establishing the first foundations and cities America (the contine.nt) in its totality. words and typewritten. The Department or New York State Police normally of the present United States. Others have been This month at Ithaca College, we have pre­ Ithacan reserves the right to coming ever since. The Hispanic imprint on edit letters for length, clarity investigate violations of law at College Circle pared special events which recognize and cel­ and taste. apartments and, as I explained to the inter­ United States is therefore indelible, but many of ebrate the differences and affinities among Opinions expressed on these viewer, it is not unusual for them to ask campus their contributions still remain unheralded. Latinos. One of this events will be a one day pages do not necessarily safety to assist them with these investigations in Latinos are not defined racially. They distin­ conference on Latinos and Latinoamericanos. A reflect those of faculty, staff an emergency situation. guish themselves by either being immigrants or conference like this is an important tool in edu­ and administration. "The The article of Sept. 28 said that campus safety the descendants of immigrants from Spanish­ cating and informing fellow µtinos as well as lthacan's View" represents the would not extend their services beyond the speaking countries in which all races have been the total College community. majority opinion of the execu­ College's property line. When interviewed for intermixing in different proportions. It is an oppoJ1.unity to learn more about what tive staff. the story for that issue, I said that we would not They trace their roots to Spain and other textbooks may not always cover and to gain a patrol the College Circle complex since our countries in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pre­ betterunderstanding on the ties and commonali­ HOW TO JOIN responsibility is within the leased building and columbian peoples of the New World. Hispan­ ties among Latino~ and Latinoamericanos. Per­ THE STAFF there is no common hallway to patrol like you ics are one, yet they are many. Nevertheless and sonally I hope that this event would nourish not would find in a residence hall. I explained in in spite of the differences among them, they are only our minds but our hearts and our souls as All Ithaca College students, detail those circumstances when campus safety defined by their cultural and linguistic affini­ well. regardless of major, are invited would respond to the College Circle leased prop­ ties. While celebrating Latino Heritage Month to join The Ithacan staff. erty. I said that when a violation of the conduct Today Latinos are the fastest growing ethnic · remember to take time out to spread a positive Interested students should code occurred in that building and it was re­ group in the United States and are participating word and enlighten someone on the purpose-of contact an editor or manager ported to us, campus safety would respond and in and contributing to every aspect of this soci­ this celebration. You arc all invited to attend and listed above, or visit The investigate as we do when such a report is ety. They find themselves in the forefront of parti~ipate, please come! Ithacan office in Park Hall 269. received from anywhere on campus. diversifying, enriching~ shaping this coun­ Julio Lope:.1-Arlas, Bob Holt try. Latinos are also constantly reforming or Allktant professor, Modem Languages. Director, Office or Campus Safley reshaping their own sense of essence and iden- and Literatures. October 12, 19')5 -- -_ The Ithacan 9 LETTERS THE ITHACAN INQUIRER What is your favorite part about Catch the Bomber spirit Homecoming? IC fans at football game should cheer team and not criticize No one can question my enthu­ siasm for Bombers Football. I have Although Butterfield Stadium was packed, the only been to every home game since my time I heard the crowd get loud was after a score freshman year and have sat through or turnover. There was no support throughout the pouring rain and freezing tempera­ Matt MacDougal tures to watch Ithaca Football. game to help sustain the intensity on the field. English '97 This year I awaited Homecom­ and missed kicks, which were dis­ judgemental fans. I actually heard "The football game because I'm a ing weekend with great anticipa­ appointing to.see, but that is part of some guy in front of me mocking football fan, although it's always more tion but, I returned home from the the game. Ifyou' re at that game you the Bombers when the game started fun to see them win." game disgusted rather than content should be on your feet cheering for to slip away. There is no reason for and it had nothing to do with any­ the defense on a third and long or that and we as fans should be thing happening on the field. Al­ getting loud when the offense is in ashamed of ourselves. though Butterfield Stadium was the red zone. If you' re going to be a fair weather packed, the only time I heard the These guys have been working fan, stay home. If you're going to crowd get loud was after a score or hard since before most of us came come to support the Bombers, be a turnover. There was no support to school and they have had some little more vocal about it. throughout the game to help sustain tough losses on the road. And what the intensity on the field. do they have to come home to? A Todd Post Sure there were dropped catches stadium packed with mediocre and Television/Radio '96 Kate Robinson Exploratory '99 Plant a seed and find a job "The fact that everyone was at-the football game. There's so much Coordinator says students must take control of their job search school spirit."

A beggar.sits on the sidewalk of a well-traveled city street. A sign During the 1994-95 academic year; the office behind him reads in bold letters provided 28 specialized workshops, in addition to "Will Work for Food." A passerby, our nearly 40 regularly scheduled programs. having read the sign, hands the beg­ gar a small sack and walks onward. Nearly 50 percent of these programs catered to the Looking up, the beggar calls out, needs of the liberals arts graduate with topics "What is this?" The passerby calls including: Job Opportunities for Psychology Ma­ back, "Seeds... to plant a garden!" jors, Job Search Techniques for Teachers and the I use this simple exchange to illus­ Career Search Process for Speech Communication Bret Cococcia trate a professional phi Iosophy held Cinema/Photography '98 by myself and the staffof the Office Majors. of Career Planning and Placement. "The crowds and not be able to find a Communication Majors. A clear message sent to aIJ seniors It is one which reflects the respon­ parking space." In addition, in April of this year 46 who participated in the Ready Set sibility of all individuals to play a education majors had the opportu­ Go! program begins with a discus­ proactive role in the shaping oftheir nity to interview for permanent sion of the necessity for a compre­ .futures. Essentially, it is a philoso­ placements as part of our Teacher hensive job 'search, with the Cam­ lphybased upon th_e act of ~imulia-. Recruitment Days event - a con­ neously looking inward at oneself pus Recruiting Program serving as sortium effort which brings together one piece of a multi-pronged ap­ and outward to the world, which 55 school districts from across the promotes empowerment and choice. proach. It is never suggested that an country. individual's search should hinge In a recent editorial, Ms. Lauren Ms. Stanforth indicates in her Stanforth utilizes the Ready, Set, solely on the hiring needs of the editorial of Sept. 28 that "the office recruiters that participate in our pro­ Go! program, which officially reg­ should not wait for students to ask isters seniors for campus recruit­ gram. for individual guidance." On the The Office of Career Planning Christy Pylypczuk ing, to characterize and define the contrary, a student will not respond Athletic Training '98 philosophy of our office with re­ and Placement welcomes the voice to career counseling or other such of the student population which we gard to the job search. Unfortu­ related planning until he/she is ready ''The school spirit and hot dance nately, Ms. Stanforth neglects to serve at Ithaca College. As part of moves at Semesters." to take action. One thing that we our investigation of the needs of take into consideration the many have come to learn is the true mean­ ways the Office ofCareer Planning students, we will be holding focus ing of the old adage: "You can lead group sessions in late October and and Placement meets the individu­ a horse to water, but you cannot alized needs of the student popula­ early November. We, however, also make him drink." However, last recognize that the seeds for per­ tion throughout all stages of career year alone almost 700 students re­ development - in particular, the sonal and professional career growth ceived individual appointments and development are available in liberal arts graduate. with professional career counselors During the 1994-95 academic abundance. It lies within the level of and of these students, 53 percent readiness of each individual to take year, the office provided 28 spe­ were liberal arts majors. cialized workshops, in addition to responsibility for planting theirown With regard to the Campus Re­ garden. our nearly 40 regularly scheduled cruiting Program, students with a D.J. Phillips programs. Nearly 50 percent of Lenore DePaoli, liberal arts focus have found non­ Physical Education '97 · these programs catered to the needs business related opportunities with Employer Relations of the liberals arts graduate with several organizations including The Coordinator "It's usually an Indian Summer type topics including: Job Opportunities Peace Corps, the Student Conser­ Office of Career Planning and of weekend so I like the weather and for Psychology Majors, Job Search vation Association, the Council on Placement opportunity to be outside." Techniques for Teachers and the International Educational Exchange M.A. Corporate ~areer Search Process for Speech and ESL organizations world-wide. Communication '93 Preserve Pat as IC professor

I would like to ta1ce this time to classes that Pat teaches. If PaJ,.does floor of the Muller Faculty Center inform the Ithaca College commu­ go. there is no professor in the his­ on the history bulletin board if you nity ofa great abomination. Patricia tory department that can pick up can't find one. Also, if you would Smith-Wasyliw has been fired: she her classes and teach them. Stu­ like to carry a petition, please drop a is the victim of "downsizing." dents · will have less choice of note in the history club mailbox in Lauren Gullo Spring 1996 will be her last semes­ classes, less choice of professors the Student Activities Center. We Television/Radio '98 ter at the College. The rationale for and less choice of diverse courses. must show the College that ludi­ firing Pat is that history classes that There is no reason that can justify crous, senseless and stupid deci­ "The football game and the parties would not fill in the past will now firing Pat; her classes fill, her stu­ sions like this one will not be toler­ afterwards." · be filled. Since Pat will not be here, dent evaluations are excellent and ated. Pat is a professor who must be students will have ~ go to these students rave about her and her saved. If we don't, IC will lose a other_ classes. classes. Jtgoes to show you how out professor that cares about her stu­ ._. Pat's classes (ill easily and there of touch· this college is with the dents, listens-to her students, enjoys is usually a waiting list to get in_to students. -her students and the students-will .-·., ~~~ia:'iSCS, J.f Pat goes. there will be There are several petitions be­ lose an exceptional·person and p~ . a. .hole. fo 'the history. departmcnt.­ -ing _circulated around campus. fessor:- · professor to Please sign a petition to save Pat. Wxe will~ sio teach Jeffrey VanZile Photos by Zoya Hermateen Historic Women Studies or any There is a petition on the fourth History '96 ·. October 12, 1995

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Swing classes offer opportunity for stress relief • Born: May 23, 1947 • Year you began working at Ithaca College: 1995 and old-fashioned fun • Accomplishment you are most proud of: Raising three By Scott Kanter "Its totally different sons Ithacan Staff • What you would be doing from '90s dance. We're if you weren't a student at "And a 1,2,3,4 ... " says the dance not mashing or any­ IC: Attending class full tir:ne instructor in a high-pitched voice. thing." • Secret vice: Hate to lose at While you try to keep up with all the anything movements, you find beads ofsweat -Erik Ticen '97 • What you'd like to get pouring from every pore of your around to doing: Getting my body. "Why me?" you ask. Then ity to do during the week. It's a master's degree the instructor promises that the next good break from our class sched­ • Things you can do movement will be simple, but after ule," she said. --. . without: people who whine a few twists and turns you hear a These four student<; have decided • Person you'd most like to CRUNCH! Simple isn't always as to take a swing dance class because, - · have dinner with: President · Clinton simple does. That's okay, who as Ticenexplained, "It's something -- · • Who would play you in a needed a strong and healthy back that I've always wanted to do." ;· _movie: Bette Midler anyway? "I do it for fun. I like to dance a • What TV show you This is a common misconcep­ lot," Johnson agreed. ·· wouldn't miss: I can do tion - dance class isn't always a Practicing isn't a problem ei­ without any shows or TV vigorous and painful activity. For ther. According to Johnson, she and • Three things that can Ithaca College students Marie her partner sometimes just get up always be found In your Johnson '98, Erik Ticen '97, Renee and dance. When big band music or refrigorator: Milk, butter, eggs Theiss '96 and Matt King '96, dance oldies come on the radio, they just Ithaca's best kept sec:ret: a class is something to look forward start swinging. . It's so secret, I haven't been • Your biggest pet peeve to. Theiss and her partner don't even - about Ithaca: The Ithaca They are taking "Basic West need music to step in time. .. · · The lthacan/Zoya Hermsteen ~- Journal · Coast Swing" classes, which began "When I run into my dance part­ About 50 people, four of them IC students, dance every Monday • People may be surprised Monday, Sept. 25. ner, we do it wherever we are," night during the Basic West Coast Swing classes on Aurora Street. to know that I: have shot About 50 people ranging in age Theiss said. One big reason for the excite- They go really slow," Theiss said. · -:"strange" objects with a gun from 19 to 60 years old attend the There are many forms of danc­ ment over the swing dance is due in Despite the large number of WHAT'S class, which runs in a six-week se­ ing, but the reasons for taking this part to the dance instructors. Ac- people in the class, the instructors ries. swing dance class were clear to the cording to Johnson, the male in- still maintain a slow and steady HAPPENING "It's a form of relaxation. It's group. structor explains everything, while pace because it's a beginning course. definitely relaxing after a stressful "Swing' s the funnest. You getto the female instructor has a "Let's Ticenjokes, "It's totally differ- MUSIC day," Theiss said. swing all around," Johnson said. "I go!" attitude. ent from '90s dance. We're not • James McMurtry Ticen agreed. "It's a good activ- like the music," he added. "The instructors are really good. mashing or anything." The Haunt Thursday. Oct. 12 $10 at the door Celebrating the living composers • Rounder Records 25th Anniversary Bluegrass New School of Music festival honors works of living musicians for three days The State Theatre Friday, October 13 $10 in advance By James Sigman "What he does is he Ithacan Staff VOICEBOX • Symphony Orchestra and creates a sound world Many people believe all the great Chamber Orchestra that is like few other "Voices of Our Time" is a three-day festival celebrating the music Ford Hall Auditorium composers are dead. The Ithaca College School of Music will try to sound worlds you've of 1995 Ithaca College School of Music Karel Husa Visiting Monday, Oct. 16 Professor of Composition George Crumb and former School of 8:15 p.m. disprove this idea with "Voices of ever heard. You 're Music Professor Karel Husa. Our Time," a festival honoring the drawn into it. Time Festival events are: THEATER contemporary composeron Oct. I 5, • "Daisy Pulls it Off' 16 and 17. seems to cease and you • Sunday, Oct. 15, 8:15 p.m.: Panel discussion with George Dillingham Center The festival officially opens on exist in· the piece. " Crumb Through Oct. 14 Sunday, Oct. IS at 8: 15 p.m. with a -Dana Wilson, 8 p.rn. panel discussion with renowned professor of composition • Monday, Oct. 16, 8:15 p.m.: Music of George Crumb composer George Crumb, this "Echoes of Time and River: Four Processionals for Orchestra," • "Amadeus" year's Ithaca College School of at 8: 15 with performances of three Ithaca College Orchestra The Kitchen Theatre Music Karel Husa visiting profes­ of his works, "Echoes of Time and "Black Angels," Student String Quartet "Voice of the Whale." Faculty Trio Through October 22 sor of composition. the River: Four Processionals for $8 for students The School of Music established Orchestra," "Black Angels" and • Tuesday, Oct. 17, 8:15 p.m.: Music of Karel Husa CONFERENCES the residency in 1987 in honor of "Voice of the Whale." "Apotheosis of this Earth" Wind Ensemble former School of Music professor Wilson said Crumb was chosen "Concerto for Alto Saxophone" Soloist-Steven Mauk • Latinos and Latin Karel Husa, an award-winning com­ because of his impressive reputa­ "Divertimento for Strings" Chamber Orchestra Americans: let's talk "Cayuga Lake (Memories)" Falculty Chamber Ensemble Textor 102 poser whose works will be per­ tion, which is marked by his win­ Saturday, Oct. 14 formed Tuesday night, Oct. 17, at ning the Pulitzer Prize in 1968 and Chamber Orchestra and Faculty Chamber Ensemble conducted by 1:30-4:30 p.m. 8:15 p.m. Husa will be present at the prestigious Edward Mac Dowell the performance and may take part Medal in 1995. Grant Cooper. Wind Ensemble conducted by Rodney Winther. All events will take place in Ford Hall ART in the panel discussion on Sunday "He is probably one of the best­ • "Sex, Death, and the History night, said Dana Wilson, professor known composers around today," of Photography" of composition. Wilson said. "He has won virtually son said, because of the music's helping to prepare faculty and stu­ Roy H. Park School of The Husa residency inspired the every prize one can win. He's a real power on its listeners. dent ensemble presentations of his Communications gallery idea for the contemporary compos­ icon of American musical culture." "What he does is he creates a works. Through Nov. 10 ers fesitival. In the past, Wilson Wilson also was quick to note sound world that is like few other The interaction with so many said, performances of the visiting Crumb's immeasurable influence sound worlds you've ever heard," students and faculty members is the • "Living Colors" professor's work were somewhat on the world of music. Wilson said. "You' re drawn into it. essential part of Crumb's visit, The Handwerker Gallery overlooked. The introduction of the "He has an incredibly unusual Time seems to cease and you exist Wilson said. Through Oct. 18 - festival will provide an opportunity sound concept that really changed in the piece." ''To have so many people in­ 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. for these performances. the world of composition," Wilson As part of his residency at Ithaca volved in performances gives it a Compiled by The festival will highlight said. College, Crumb will teach a num­ special focus,"Wilsonsaid. "We're Crumb's work on Monday, Oct. 16 Crumb's music is unique, Wil- Jessica D. Wing ber of master classes, along with very excited." 12 The Ithacan October 12, 1995 'Daisy' is in full bloom BETHEL GROVE Production kicks BIBLE CHURCH off College 1763 Slaterville Road (Rt. 79E), Ithaca theater season 277-3333 By Jessica D. Wing A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRIST-CENTERED Ithacan Accent Editor CHURCH SERVING COMMUNllY AND CAMPUS From the moment theater-goers enter Clark Theatre, they leave Ithaca College and are swept into Nonformal Worship Service 8:30a.m. the Grangewood School for 9irls. Educational Opportunities Chummy English accents and lively (Nursery-Adult) -9:45 a.m. school girls' squeals immediately 11 :00 a.m. welcome theater-goers to the make­ Traditional Worship Service shift English school. The audience almost feels like parents waiting Students from Ithaca College who need a ride for a school assembly to begin, as to a worship service and/or educational hour, uniformed school-girls point and please call the church office at 277-3333. wave at the crowd. It is difficult to Photo Courtesy of Rachel Hogancamp be! ieve that the theater is located on Sasha Statmore, Stacie Lewis, Melanle Prud'homme and Jenny a college campus. Weiss star In "Daisy Pulls It Off," which runs until OcL 14. beretc;, plaid skirts and even knee REVI.EW THE DIRT socks - typical of private school "Daisy Pulls It Off," written by fashion - while the school head­ Denise Deegan and directed by ON DAISY mistress dons an authoritative gown. Susannah Berryman, opened Oct. 5 •where: The acting in the play is with school bells ringing. Clark Theatre, Dillingham extradordinary, easily the strongest The play, which takes place in Center for the Performing Arts part of the production. Lewis and 1927 England, centers on Daisy •When: Statmore perform beautifully to­ Meredith, a young tomboy who has 8 p.m., Oct. 12-14, with a 2 gether as inseparable and loving received Grangewood's first-ever p.m. matinee on Oct. 14. best friends, while Prud'hommeand scholarship to attend the school. days, Trixie cons Daisy into search­ Weiss portray the snobby rich girls Students who are 'old-timers' at the ing for the Beaumont treasure, to perfection. Musical performances school worry about the appropriate­ which is rumored to be hidden some­ by the cast during school assem­ ness of accepting someone of lower where in the school's halls. Mr. blies show true vocal talent, prov­ economic status and standards, fear­ Scoblowsi (Jay Reed '96) adds hu­ ing the cast to be well-rounded. ing Daisy's attendance could be the mor to the search through his in­ The set is constantly changing, beginning of the school's downfall. quisitive interest in finding treasure thanks to the younger peppy school Daisy, who is played by Stacie for himself. girls, who have been watching from Lewis '97, struggles to remain in Audience members share the sidelines during the play. These good standing with school teachers Daisy's frustration as she tries to girls serve as props themselves, and administrators while snobby prove her good nature true. Like­ holding up blackboards, posing as schoolgirl Sybil Burlington wise they despise Sybil and Monica hallway portraits and occasionally (Melanie Prud'homme '96) and her as the two jealously try to expel yelling out their own two cents' sidekick Monica Smithers (Jenny Daisy. It is easy to be drawn into worth of comments, often much to Weiss '97) plot to spoil her reputa­ this private school and to simulta­ the main characters' chagrin. tion. The result is Daisy's isolation neously feel pride and discomfort "Daisy" starts off the Ithaca in a bedroom, where her best friend with commonplace private school College Theatre season with a bang. Trixie Martin (Sasha Statmore '96) practices. It is clear that those involved put a must sneak to see her. Costumes compliment acting in lot of effort into the production, While Sybil and Monica plot to drawing the audience into the scene. Return trip must be on the following Sunday, Monday or Tuesday for Special Fare. from acting to directing to costume bringanendtoDaisy'sGrangewood Girls are dressed in green and blue designing. ·1 SCHEDULES DAILY DEPARTING FROM THE ITHACA BUS TERMINAL TO NYC .' 4:50 am 7:15 am 9:40 am 12:40 pm 2:50 pm 4:25 pm 6:40 pm Expanding disability awareness HDRTL!NEe @/ By Kelly Burdick "The class' primary focus is to learn the skills ITHACA BUS TERMINAL 710WESTSTATESTRm • 607-277-8800 Ithacan Staff necessary to design and develop programs for Although Ithaca College does not have a large percentage of people people with disabilities, " with disabilities, there is still the -Janice Elich-Monroe, assistant need for disability awareness on professor of recreation and leisure campus, according to Leslie Schetcino, coordinator for the Aca­ and develop programs for people struction Home, Inc., AIDSWork demic Support Services for students with disabilities," Monroe said. of Tompkins County and the Finger with disabilities. Thecla._s organized the fair, con­ Lakes Independence Center dis­ In order to expand the minds of tacting on-campus programs that played information about their ser­ those around the Ithaca Campus, help people with disabilities. vices. the Ithaca College Disability "We have been working on this "It's important to be at events Awareness Sub-Committee and the project since the beginning of like this because our building in the therapeutic recreation professional school. We advertised quite a bit, Clinton West Plaza isn't very vis­ procedures class held a Disabilities and I think the location [outside of ible. Weh~vehadquiteafewpeople Fair on Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Emerson Suites] has worked out that have shown interest today," Emerson Suites. well," said Megan Wolfe '96, thera­ said Maeleah Carlisle, a represen­ The fair, "Expanding Your Ho­ peutic recreation major. tative who works with the deaf and rizons: Adaptive Technology," in­ The fair featured many exhibits hearing impaired at the Finger Lakes volved students and staff from the relating to on- and off-campus fa­ Independence Center. college physical therapy, speech cilities that help people with dis­ The Reconstruction Home's dis­ pathology and therapeutic recre­ abilities. play at the fair enabled student._ ation programs. For example, Paul Danchak '97, interested in volunteering for the "I hope that [the fair raised] a therapeutic recreation major, Reconstruction Home to get ques­ people's awareness. People can worked with Mark Sutton at the tions answered and to pick up an learn about the different ways Ithaca College Library to display application. [physical therapy] can help those advanced but comprehensible com­ "The Reconstruction Home pro­ with disabilities," said Lynn Ganek puter progrnms available for people vides a full rehabilitation program, '97, a therapeutic recreation major. with disabilities . skilled nursing and adult day care," cc Janice Elich-Monroe, assistant At another table, Laurie Osburn said Penny Rich, a skilled nurse at z ------=:ia .1 professor of recreation and leisure '96 represented what is offered for the center. :::::i BRING IN THIS COUPON : 0 0 -t studies and co-coordinator of the augmentative development by Schettino, coordinator for the cc : AND RECEIVE 20% OFF ANY 1 ::c therapeutic recreation program, cc m showing a video on children who Academic Support Services for stu­ V 1 REGULAR PRICED ITEM! : gives her students opportunities to have benefitted from therapy. dents with disabilitie.-., said she = learn about programs on campus "' I EXPIRES 10/31/95 1 * "We are trying to bring aware­ hopes the fair further educated the for people with disabilities by as­ ness to the students," Osburn said. community about disabilities. ~------signing them to participate in events As for off.,campus representa­ "The faculty and students are * NIKE * REEBOK* HI-TEC * CONVERSE * like the Disabilities Fair. tion, many organizations were able very supportive [of people with dis­ ''The class' primary focus is to to make their services more visible. abilities]. but there are still pockets learn the skills necessary to design Representatives from the Rccon- of discrimination," Schettino said. October 12, 1995 The Ithacan J3 Paying homage Student group forms to honor the unsung fruit known as the pickle

By Winifred Storms Ithacan Staff PICKLE POWER The most unusual things can Facts to impress your friends bring people together. about your pickle omniscence: Last Tuesday, Oct IO, over 30 people gat~ered together to discuss • The most popular pickle in the diverse and complex nature America is the dill pickle. of... the pickle. • The average dill pickle has The idea for the Pickle Preserva­ only 15 calories and is low in fat. tion Society, which is now recog­ • Americans consume over 29 nized by the Student Activity Cen­ billion pickles a year. ter as an official club, evolved this • The average U.S. Citizen pa-.t summer after founding father eats nine pounds of pickles Rob Fleischer '96 had an unusual per year. experience with pickles. Facts courtesy of the OHM Fleischer, a dedicated fan of the Group Inc. ska band Skankin' Pickles, decided to take matters into his own hands lovers in the Ithaca College Com­ when he heard the band's mascot, munity," Fleischer said. The Ithacan/ David Batt an inflatable pickle, was stolen. In He also believes the pickle could Cycling club President Chris Harnish '96 and member Jim Norgaard '98 get ready for a ride on an effort to find a replacement pickle serve as a social catalyst for uniting the streets of Ithaca. Members bike approximately 20 miles each trip, three times a week. mascot, Fleischer formed the Pickle diverse students with different ma­ Preservation Society. jors for one night. Fleischer wrote to over 30 dif­ 'The objective [of the Pickle ferent pickle companies to gain Preservation Society1 is to bring Bicycling club takes off support for his club. together everyone who likes pick­ The variety of pickle parapher­ les," Fleischer said. "We want Members gather for weekly rides around community, nalia he received in response to people to say 'Yeah, there are people his request was overwhelming. at IC that like pickles. We have seeking new trails to explore and people to join rides Fleischer soon found himself inun­ pickles. Why don't you eat some dated ·with hats, pens, posters and pickles with us and we'll have a By Lauren Bishop "This get-together is skill-level blind. We ride at even an inflatable pickle person. good time?"' Ithacan Staff the level that everyone's comfortable at. It's not ''There's unbelievable pickle Fleischer encourages anyone Students do it three times a things you can get that you have no with a love for pickles to join. cutthroat-just fun, and a good introduction to week. Every Tuesday and 1 idea exist," Fleischer said. "If you like pickles, you're al­ Thursday at 3 p.m. and Satur­ riding. ' In Fleischer's eyes, the society ready a part of this organization and days at 11 a.m., to be exact. A -Susan Swenson, will aspire to greater accomplish­ you don't even know it. I think few faculty members even join part-time biology professor ment<; than only getting an inflat­ that's beautiful," he said. in. Some of them just do it for and member of the club able pickle replacement for the The next meeting of the Pickle fun - others are seriously Skankin' Pickles. Preservation Society will take place committed. The team races against such critical mass, the thing will re­ "Our main goal is to unite pickle the second week in November. It, of course, is bicycling. schools as Cornell University and ally take off on its own." Chtis Hamish '96 formed the Pennsylvania State University. The club is also looking for Ithaca College Bicycling Club Harnish said team members are also people who are familiar with Ario Guthrie brings in 1992 with a friend who gradu­ members of the club, but empha­ local trails and can lead some of ated, and the club now has about sized that you don't have to race to the rides, Swensen said. social message to Ithaca 12 students and three faculty be in the club. His wife, Susan Swensen, members who go on the 20- Although not everyone needs to part-time biology professor and said. "He's a performer with a so­ By James Sigman mile road rides. ride as much as Harnish, he rides member of the club, added that cial conscience and that's the type The group usually bikes Ithacan Staff about 250-350 miles a week in the the club is also looking for some­ of character we like to have." down Coddington Road and spring and about JOO miles a week one who could organize a moun­ Folk music legend Ario Guthrie Guthrie, the son of another folk various other side roads after in the winter. tain-biking group. She usually is coming to Ithaca to chase away legend, Woody Guthrie became departing from the flagpole in "If people want to ride on a 30a. joins the road rides on Tues­ the fall break blues with a perfor­ well-known after his performance front of Textor Hall. or40-degree day, I'll be out there," days. manceat the State Theatreon Thurs­ of "Alice's Restaurant Massacre," One of Hamish's main goals Harnish said. "I really enjoy it," she said. day, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. at the 1967 Newport folk festival. is to promote cycling in general. This year the club and team have "You get to know the student<; The Ithaca Performing Arts Cen­ Katz said tickets for the show 'There's people of all differ­ a new advisor, Tom Swensen, who on a different level. You talk ter (IPAC), who is presenting the are selling quickly. ent skill levels [in the club]. is an assistant exercise and sport about things you'd never talk show in association with the Ithaca "We expect a full house," Katz from the very skilled national sciences professor. about in class." Times and 1- IOO FM, has been try­ said, "In fact people started calling level to people who just ride Swensen said he's been riding Swensen also stressed that ing to book Guthrie for over two for tickets before we even adver­ their bikes," Harnish said. "I for as long as he can remember and anyone and everyone is welcome years, said Gene Ira Katz, director tised for it." like to see people just come out racing for 13 years. His main goal is to ride with the club. of promotions for IPAC. Tickets are$15-$ l 7 for reserved and ride." that more people will come out to "This get-together is skill­ Katz said IPAC pursued Guthrie seating and $12 for advance gen­ In addition to fronting the the tri-weekly rides and that the level blind," she said. "We ride because of his continued devotion eral admission. bicycling club, Harnish is a club will develop a base of people at the level that everyone's com­ to the social causes he championed They are available at Rebop member of the racing team, who like to ride. fortable at. It's not cutthroat - at the beginning of his career. Records, Rumble Seat Music, Ithaca which is sponsored by the "We're in an embryonic stage just fun, and a good introduction "We thought he'd be a wonder­ Guitar Works and the State Theatre Cayuga Mountain Bike shop. now," he said. "When we reach to riding." ful performer to have here," Katz Box Office. Attitude

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Oddly enough, the most inter-· of its fresh-faced, crowd-pleasing 6 Sardi Martin: Bass guitar, electric and acoustic stand-up bass Not coincidentally, this song is esting song on this album is the approach. The record went plati­ Scott Mercado: Drums, hammer dulcimer, percussion also the first single. "Simple Les­ 10th track, "It's Amazing." Bassist num last year and the band became sons" is strikingly reminiscent of Bardi Martin and drummer Scott a household name on the FM radio Produced by Kelly Gray and Candlebox "Mothers Dream," a track from the Mercado provide a slow, steady airwaves. Co-produced by Jon Plum first hour. rhythm amid a chilling, almost psy­ Naturally, after gameri11g such 1995 Maverick/Warner Bros. The two songs following chedelic atmosp~ere created by acclaim the first time around, when "Simple Lessons," "Drowned" and Klett's guitar. Candlebox did cite a band like Candlebox puts out a By ~ontrast, the songs on "Lucy" album, it starts off strong and goes "Lucy," have slightly rougher edges Pink Floyd as one of their influ­ another album, it ultimately invites are more abrasive, ultimately mak­ through a series of highs and lows. but are fairly pleasant-sounding ences. comparisons. ing the album a little Jess radio- But there is not enough of the former tunes. On the whole, despite some in­ And "Lucy," the band's second friendly. · and too much of the latter. Both tracks serve as a mini­ teresting moments, the band has album under the Maverick Records Not that this is necessarily a bad On "Candlebox," singer Kevin showcase for guitarist Peter Klett' s left too long a trail of underdevel­ label, has a somewhat different fla­ thing. After all, even a young band Martin's compelling vocals and the echoing leads. In time, these two oped experimentation on "Lucy." vor than its predecessor. like Candlebox has to experiment band's powerful rhythms songs will grow on the casual lis­ Candlebox had built a reputa­ The first album started off with a early on and reinvent itself so that it complimented each other beauti­ tener. tion strictly on a traditional, in­ bang and though it had its peaks and does not get into the same boring fully. However, as energetic as The rest of the album is average your-face, hard-rock style with its valleys, it rode an endless wave of routine too quickly. Martin is this time around, the band at best. The next two tracks, "Best first album. But on "Lucy," they piercing, yet lustrous, metallic rock However, there are some prob­ seems to overshadow him and Friend" and "Become (To Tell)" may have strayed from that ap­ 'n' roll sound. lems with "Lucy." Like the first drown out his voice at times. are mediocre songs that have bright proach just a little too much. Latinos across campus celebrate their heritage aims to teach more about Hispanic By Laura Beitman "/ hope a lot of people will participate because Ithacan Staff INFORMACION contributions. this conference is for everyone in the IC commu­ A luncheon reception wiJI im­ Latino Heritage Month will What: Latino Conference - Latinos and Latin Americans: nity. Every ethnic group on campus should cel­ mediately-follow the conference in come to a close next week with a the Handwerker Gallery and a Fi­ conference highlighting Latino and Let's talk. ebrate with Hispanics." When: October 14, 1995. esta Latina will begin at 9 p.m. at Latin-American contributions. Where: Textor 101. -Julio Lopez-Arias, assistant professor of the Towers Dining Hall. Everyone The conference, which is spon­ Time: 1 :30 to 4:30 p.m. modern languages and literature is welcome to attend and partici­ sored by the Diversity Awareness pate in the conference and festivi­ Committee, will be a series of pre­ symposium will reflect the ties and ence, both which run until Oct. 15. cultures. It is important because we ties. sentations and panel discussions commonalities of the Hispanic com­ "Latino Heritage Month is a spe­ have over 100 Hispanic students at "I hope a lot of people will par­ given in both Spanish and English. munity. cial period," Lopez-Arias said. "[It] Ithaca College and Hispanics make ticipate because this conference is According to "IC A Diverse World," Julio Lopez-Arias, an assistant recognizes and celebrates the ex­ up 15 percent of the population in for everyone in the IC community. the newsletter published by the Di­ professorofmodernlanguagesand cellence, achievements and contri­ New .York state. We should pay Every ethnic group on campus versity Awareness Committee and literature, emphasized the impor­ butions made to this nation by attention to this ethnic group." should celebrate with Hispanics," the. Divers~ty Peer Educators, the tance of the month and the confer- United States Hisoanics of various 1.one7.-Arias said the conference h.- .,,.;,1 OUNDS TAU lNE KAPPA EPSILON On Presents 7

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Ryder many firing guns, bad guys with really bad actually watchable. It was a strong move for plays Finn, a graduate student who Dangerous Minda- 7:15, 9:35. accents, incompetent police departments, the screenwriters to keep Stallone with as spends the summer with her grand­ Jeffrey- 7:15, 9:35. strong developed plots, some really silly and few as lines as possible in the first third of the mother and great aunt in an· effort to The Brothers McMullen - 7:15, 9:35. comprehend her feelings for her lame lines and heroes that have dark and . movie.AnotherproblemwithStallone'schar­ fiance. Meanwhile Finn's grandmother hidden pasts. acter is his intense intelligence - he doesn't and great aunt begin, with the help of STATE THEATRE All of this holds especially true in their have a weakness. He's just a one-dimen­ their long-time quilting bee, to create 273-2781 most recent project, "Assassins." But where sionalcharacterwhoknowseveryone'smoves Finn's wedding quilt. As the five the "Lethal Weapon" seriesoffersaquickand and that's not very interesting to watch. women sew, they tell their own love Apollo 13- 7:00, 9:35. fierce velocity, "Assassins" falls short. The Banderas, fresh off his performance from stories. The film is an exquisite look at Steal Uttle, Steal Big- 7:10, 7:45. film's snail-like pace just doesn't deliver. "Desperado," is awful. He delivers all his long-ago romance and the timeless Lack of strong plot is a main contributor to lines in the same tone and acts like a little kid theme of love. Rich cinematography the slow pace. Sylvester Stallone stars as an playing .a game of cops and robbers. The and poetic scriptwriting as well as an HOYT'S PYRAMID assassin who bumps off his best friend to screenwriters seem to have it out for him by all-star cast, including author Maya becometheruunber-oneassassin.Someyears giving him really bad lines and really silly Angelou, make "Quilr a must-see film. MALL 257-2700 But one caution: the nearly all-female later, another assassin, played by Antonio scenes. In one scene he aims for a mango on cast and romantic theme may scare off To Die For Banderas, wants to knock off Stallone's char- a gl!-te to test his aim and hits it. He then stares potential male viewers. Dead Presidents actertobecomenumberonehimself.Bothare at another mango in his hand and jokes, "I AHBHlns working for the same employer, who gives just killed your brother." How To Make An American Quilt them their assignments via computer,_ and The.only highligh~ of the movie besides TO DIE FOR Seven Rating: 6 Devil In A Blue Dress both characters have to compete to get to each some good, solid action movement is Moore's • Nicole Kidman pouts her lips and The Big Green target first. ("Nine Months") character. She is not your wears short skirts as the small-town Moonlight and Valentino Of course the writers don't stop here; they typical, beautiful female who is always weak, weather girl who persuades three Halloween& add spice by throwing in a woman to compli- scared, and in trouble. In fact, she's just the homely kids to kill her husband in Showgirls cate things. Stallone and Banderas both opposite. She's smart and strong and is never are order to gain media exposure. Kidman Clockers ordered to kill a young lady, played by Julianne really in trouble except for a few moments in handles her first leading American role Too Wong Foo... Moore, but only Banderas is willing to.com- the graveyard scene - which should have with enthusiasm and chilling charisma, Unstrung Heroes plete the job. Stallone can't find it in his heart been cut-out of the movie. but director Gus Van Sant only allows to bump her off, as he takes a liking to her. It'sashamethatSilverandDonnertriedto the color of Kidman's suits to be How much excitement did Silver .and tame their excitement and enthusiasm for the deeper than her supposed psychotic SABWEEKEND Donner expect to pump out with a script like action genre in films, because they' re the best personality. Matt Dillon also makes a FILMS 274-1386 that? The answer: not much. There are only a in the business when it comes to action. But mediocre appearance as the tragically couple of eye-opening scenes, but other than they take themselves too seriously here and doomed Italian husband. Batman Forever - Friday and Saturday that, your eyes want to stay closed. try to put in too much drama with not enough at 7:00, 9:30 and midnight. Sunday at 8:00 and 11 :00. As far as performances are concerned, one action. 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• Junior quarterback Neal Weidman completed 21 of 36 passes in Saturday's football game against American International College. Weidman Second-half awakening Squad deals totaled 274 yards on the day, the fifth-highest single-game Nazareth total in school history. Overcoming a

• Senior forward Todd slow first half, first defeat Stephan scored his team­ leading eighth goal of the team notches of season season for the men's soccer team in the game against win in overtime By Todd Smith Skidmore. Stephan now holds Ithacan Staff By Glenn Roth the third place spot on Ithaca's The Ithaca College women's all- time scoring list with 36 . Ithacan Staff tennis team is on a roll. The women's soccer team (7-2- • The women's field hockey The squad won its fifth con­ 3) started off the game in a deep secutive match of the season team swept their weekend road sleep, but in the second half, the trip by winning at Division II Tuesday afternoon, defeating Millersville on Saturday and squad was able to come out of hi­ previously-unbeaten Nazareth 5- Lebanon Valley on Sunday. bernation to defeat nationally­ 4 to improve to an 8-1 overall Junior Jamie Lees found the ranked Rochester 1-0 in overtime mark on the season. back of the net off an assist on Tuesday afternoon. from Julie Parsons on a penalty WOMEN'S comer. Senior goalkeeper Lynn WOMEN'S TENNIS Anne Bolton recorded her sixth SOCCER and seventh shutouts of the Winning for the Bombers year over the weekend. "We did not play well at all in were junior Cortney Trull at the first half, but in the second half fourth singles (6-4, 6-2), senior every player stepped it up," Head Heather Umen at sixth singles DID YOU Coach Mindy Quigg said. "It was a The Ithacan / Robert White Forward Jamie Kogod '99 manuevers past a· WIiiiam Smith (6-4,7-5), the first doubles team big game for us and we came out KNOW? defender last Saturday. The Bombers lost the contest, 1-0. of seniors Tracy Saldinger/ flat, but we were able to hold them Harriet Cohen (9-7), second • The women's tennis team is off." game winner, described the play.- Dawson registered 15 saves to doubles team of senior Farryl off to its best start since 1972, Junior Lisa Finn said she knew "Amanda [Mabee] had the ball pick up the win, her fourth of the Cohen and sophomore Carin compiling a record of 8-1. the team had to tum things around and sent it down the sideline," Finn year. Snyder(S-6) and third doubles in the second half. said. "I made a run to the comer flag The Bombers, who are ranked team of Umen/frull (8-1 ). • Senior goalkeeper Eric "In the second half I said to and centered the ball to Kogod." 23rd in the current Division ill poll, "I think the team played up to Pepper is currenlty third in myself, 'I have to win every ball Jones said it was key that the gained confidence from beating the career shutouts(14), tied for their potential," Head Coach Tim that comes near me,"' Finn said. team kept the same intensity after 12th-ranked Yellowjackets. Faulkner said. "It was our best second in career wins (26) Captain Melanie Jones agreed. Kogod scored. "It showed they can beat a good and second in career saves match of the season, not only (340) at Ithaca College. "We became more focused on "It was a good thing we didn't let team with a better record than us," physically, but mentally. I am Pepper needs just 10 saves to what we had to do," Jones said. down after we scored," Jones said. Quigg said. proud of the girls for their effort become the all-time leader in The winning goal was scored by Quigg noted that junior goal­ Jones agreed that the victory was today." · saves. senior Jamie Kogod with 4:01 left keeper Stephanie Dawson played a an important one. The Bombers and the Golden • Do you realize how success­ in the first overtime period. Kogod solid game in the net. "It was a big win because we Flyers were tied at four matches ful Bomber athletics really are? leads the team with six goals and 15 "She made a couple -big saves. needed a win against a big team," apiece with onlyt:Jmen remain­ This fall, the women's volley­ points. She made a great high save in the Jones said. "We showed we can ing on the courts. ball team is ranked 3rd Finn, who had the assist on the first half," she said. keep up with a good team." Umen battled her way nationally, the women's soccer through the match en route to a team is ranked 23rd, the men's straight set victory. soccer team is ranked 13th "I had a feeling it was the and the field hockey team is Frisbee enthusiasts unite ranked 10th atthe Division Ill deciding match for our team. No level. one told me for sure though, Club team ignores inconveniences for the love of the game until the match was over," Umen said. "The key to my victory was ATHLETE OF By Jonathan Fink my mental toughness. I was able THE WEEK Ithacan Staff to pull out all the tough points." A Pontiac Grand Prix usually The first doubles team of Andy Weishaar holds up to five people. But some Saldinger and Cohen pulled off Cross-Country how, some way, the Ithaca College a major upset at first doubles. ultimate frisbee club team squeezed The tandem defeated the Rolex nine into the vehicle for a sectional Northeast Doubles Champions match up on Oct. 1st. who will be competing in the The one-hour drive to Geneva Rolex Nationals in Boca Roton, was hindered by several close calls Florida. with the stale police. B 1,1t this shows "This was definitely the big­ the dedication of a team that most gest win of our career at Ithaca," people have never heard of, playil_lg Cohen said. · a sport that many did not know The Bombers are scheduled existed. to meet Hamilton next Tuesday. Junior Mike Witting founded the ''They beat most of the teams ultimate frisbee club last year. we beat," Faulkner added. "We "I have been playing ultimate are going to have to be on the top since I was in eighth grade," he of our games to win that match". • Sophomore runner Andy said. "I didn't want to be without it, After Hamilton, the next ob­ Weishaar guided his team to a so I decided to start it here because stacle for the Bombers is the second-place finish at the there was no team." state tournament in Manilus, Geneseo Invitational last Sophomore Matt Colchamiro The Ithacan / David Batt N.Y. between Oct 18-22. Saturday, the team's best likened ultimate frisbee to football. Dave Shulz '99 tosses the frlsbee to a teammate aa Matt "I am not really sure how we placement of the year. "One team throws off to another Colchamlro '98 defends during an ultimate frlabee practice. are going to be seeded yet," Weishaar finished the course team. The receiving team must work Faulkner said. second out of a field of 99 the frisbee up the field into the end "Basically we felt that 'hell, we want to play.' So "Either way, I know our runners with a time of 27;08. zone without it touching the if we're going to go, we have to make a really doubles teams are going to cJ,o ground," he said. "The major dif­ uncomfortable car ride worth it. " some real damage in the tourna­ INDEX ference between frisbee and foot­ ment. In singles play, if we get ball, of course, is frisbee is a non­ -Mike Witting '97, the correct draws we could be in Field Hockey ...... 19 contact sport, and you are not al­ ultimate frisbee club founder great shape." Volleyball ...... 19 lowed to run with the frisbee." you would be surprised how in shape squad is 0-6. Trull noted that after Football ...... 20 Other rules for the sport include you have to be to play the game," Tuesday's victory, the squad is Men's Soccer ...... 21 Junior Bill Byrne said that the that only seven players are allowed Colchamiro said. "[There is] con­ reason for the team's struggle is anticipating the state tournament. Men's Cross-Country ...... 22 on the field for each team and a goal "After our win against Women's Cross-Country .... 22 stant running back and forth and a because of a lack of players on the equals one point. full field which is the size of a team. He added that the matches Nazareth, we are all really ex­ Colchamiro added that because football field." . stay close until the end, when the cited about states," Trull said. "I the field is so large, ultimate really Although the players love the opponent begins to pull away be­ wouldn't be.surprised if we won tests your endurance. sport, they have rarely tasted suc­ Compiled by cause it can make substitutions. the states." "Ultimate is a great sport. A lot cess. In two years, the squad had Margie Obreza of people might make:fun of it. But only one victory. This season the See FRISBEE, next page October 12, 1995 ·i ,.,.. - The Ithacan 19 FRISBEE Contil'lued.froni previous page New offensive attack pays dividellds Witting said that the small team is dedicated and wants to play and Team regains The two wins improved the improve-even ifit means stuffing "We were willing to try anything. Since we confidence of the team. into a car. momentum by changed the formation, we are starting to get back "It was a big relief, we were "Basically we felt that 'hell, we into scoring. " really down," Lees said. "It was a want to play,"' Willing said. "So if capturing three -Megan Moran, . new beginning to get up back on we' re going to go, we have to make victories senior halfback track." a really ·uncomfortable car ride Senior goalie Lynn Anne worth it." By Joshua Milne Bolton agreed that these two wins "We were willing to try any­ shot 37 times on goal, with s~nior Byrne recalled the ride as being Ithacan Staff were helpful for the team. tight and panicky. thing," said Megan Moran, senior midfielder Allison Jadrych scor­ "It is very hard to come home When the offense does not "Every cop we saw, we all had a halfback. "Since we changed the ing the lone goal. with losses," she said. "This was score, what do you do? formation, we are starting to get In the game against Lebanon panic attack. There were three guys a very big weekend after three Either replace the players on back into scoring." Valley, sophomore forwards in the front. five in the backseat, losses. Two wins helped to boost offense or create a new offensive Meghan Gehrig and Julie Par­ people laying across, sitting on each our confidence." other's lap and one guy in the formation. The Ithaca College field FIELD HOCKEY sons each scored a goal, while hockey team decided to do the Gehrig and junior forward Nikki The team believes that these trunk," Byrne said. "Every 15 min­ last two games are a good indica­ utes, I would kill the radio and we latter last week and created a new The new offense seemed to pay Greene each added an assist. offensive formation. off this last week as the team won On Saturday, senior tion of how they should be play­ would all yell back to see whether ing in the future. he "It is a new setup," sophomore three games. midfielder/halfback Jamie Lees or not [the person in the trunk] "[Weplayed] lO0percentbet­ was alive." midfielder/halfback Alexa Houser Yesterday afternoon, Ithaca de­ scored the lone goal with an assist ter than last week," Lees said. "So we suffered through an hour, said. "[We are] using more for­ feated Oneonta 1-0. On Sunday, the from Parsons. "We connected well as a team. then got on the fields and everyone wards to create more scoring by Bombers shutout Lebanon Valley Coming into the weekend, the This past week we were just off. was psyched," Willing said. "And having more people on the line." 2-0 while on Saturday, they blanked Bombers were in need of a win This [last weekend] is how we that's what ultimate is all about­ The players have noticed im­ Division II Millersville 1-0. after going four games without a would like to be playing." it'sabouthavingfunandbeingdedi­ provement with the new scheme. Against Oneonta, the Bombers victory. cated to the spirit." ALL WRAPPED UP Bombers down the Eagles By Kirk Goodman Bonnie [McDowell] served some key aces when we were down 8-1 in Ithacan Staff the third game." Exactly how many tries does it First-year setter Jill Finochio led take to beat the Ithaca College vol­ the Bombers with 43 assists and six leyball team? digs. Nichols chipped in with a ca­ VOLLEYBALL reer-high 22 kills, while senior cap­ For Brockport, the answer is tain Bonnie McDowell added 18 obviously quite a few, as the Bomb­ kills. Teresa Lemery reinforced the ers (22-l) took their fourth victory Bomber defense with six digs. oftheyearagainsttheGoldenEagles Nichols noted that it was tough on Tuesday by a score of 15-13, 3- achieving her career high. 15,15-12, 15-11. 'They had a triple block set up in "We did not play as well as we the middle, so it was tough to hit usually do," sophomore Heidi through, but w~ mixed up our of­ The Ithacan / Scott McDermott Nichols said, "but we stepped it up fense to work around that," Nichols Fullback Anthony Viviano '96 gets tackled by the opposition. at some key. times in the match. said. "It felt pretty good."

You scared me last week.. I didn't know how else to tell you, so 1 thought this letter might be a way to start talking. ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEI( ·The point is, when we were together last time, I sponsored by the I.C. Alcohol Peer Educators was really frightened. October l l th - 18th Everybody likes to have a good time. Me too. That's why I like to be with you, because most of the time we have fun together. Most of the time. COMEDIAN ANO MOCl(TAIU IN THE PUB But last time you were really out of control THURSOA'I, OCTOBER IZ, 1·10 PM I'm not even sure you realized it. It was like you Come join Joey Koehler and the Alcohol Peer were another person, a person I wasn't used to, a Educators for fun, laughter, and free non-alcoholic person I wasn't sure I liketL a person that was scary drinks such as Strawberry Daiquiris, Pina Coladas, and Cranberry Margaritas. to watch. It had to be because of your drinking. There's no other explanation for your actions. All of a sudden I didn't know who you were. ROCl(TOBERFEST Yes, I was frightened for me, but I was wor­ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1·5 PM ried about you. I wonder if you know what you're Help us "Beat Alcohol Abuse" by taking a few doing, if it is true when you say "I'm fineN or NDon't swings with a sledge hammer to total a car! wol'l'9, I can handle it." rm not saying you have a serious drinking problem-that's not for me to say. I'm saying that "WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN" you could have been hurt that night, or worse, hurt SIIIIIM'I, OC108Ell 15, I PM someone else... maybe even me. I'm saying that Join us in the Klingenstein louge to enjoy the maybe you ought to take a close look at what is movie and free popcorn and beverages! happening. I'm not the only one-who thinks these things. ''TONIGHrS THE NIGHT' Maybe I'm the one who cares enough about you to TIIESOA'I, OCTOBER 11, I PM say something. You're my friend. I care about you, Come hang out with us at a "typical party." really i do. But you scared me last week And I thought you should know. 20 The ,fthacan October 12, 1995 Big Deli Losing streakcreaches three Sandwiches Turnovers continue to hurt team's p-erformance By Dave Udoff Eat In or Take Out Free Downtown Delivery Ithacan Staff On a picturesque, unseasonably warm October Saturday, the home­ l\Olsteiner c·oming spirit was alive and well DeWitt Mall, Seneca & Cayuga Streets 273-9027 atop the South Hill. And, upon taking a 17-7 lead midway through the second quar­ ter, it appeared the Ithaca Bombers were making the most of their long­ MAKE A 10,000 FOOT awaited home opener. SKYDIVE FOOTBALL But after committing four turn­ overs, yielding 492 yards of total FINGER LA~SSKYD.IVERS offense, and missing a crucial extra point attempt in the fourth quarter, Open Wednesd~y through Sunday . it looked more as if the Bombers were being haunted by spirits. I~ormation &. Reserv~tions (607) 869-56()1, The Bombers (1-3) ended up losing their third consecutive game to American International College, 24-23. TONY'S PLACE "It's disappointing to lose any week, but especially the first home BARBERSHOP game," saidjuniorquarterbackNeal The Ithacan/Scott McDermott Senior tight end Jim Betz hauls in one of his three touchdown HAIRSTYLING Weidman. "We expected a lot and receptions In Saturday's game against American International. we didn't get it done again today. 300 E. State St. (Corner of State & Aurora) • Ithaca We need to start soon or otherwise we're going to be in big trouble." ''Its disappointing to lose any week, but especially 272-4370 The Bombers have now lost three the first home game. We expected a lot and we games by a total of five points. The Walk-Ins Welcome/Appointments Available didn't get it done again today. We need to start loss marked the first time the Bomb­ soon, or otherwise we're going to be in big Hours: Tues-Fri 8:00-5:30 • Sat 8:00-4:00 ers have lost three games in a row since 1977. trouble." With each game that slips -Neil Weidman '97, quarterback through Ithaca's hands, Weidman has become exasperated with the the ball at the Yellow Jacket's 48. extra points in the Alfred game same errors being made each Satur- Weidman completed a 38-yard two weeks earlier, failed once again day. bomb to split end Jeff Higgins on to convert the attempt, leaving "It's the same lesson every first down. Ithaca with a six-point cushion. week," Weidman said. "We've got On the next play, though, first- On the next series, AIC went on to get rid of the dumb mistakes and year running back Dan Hayes another long drive that ended with F;ires are STUDENT fares, each way based on a round trip purchase rhetumovers. We'vegottohangon fumbled and the ball fell into the DaquallBrownfightingthroughthe and are sub1ect to change. lnternat1onal ro the ball and play hard for four hands of AIC comerback Morgan Bombers goal line stance for a 6- Stlldent ID may be required. Taxes & quarters." · Lee. yard touchdown run. surcharges are 'NOT included. Ithaca's troubles started early in Unlike Ithaca, the Yell ow Jack- Ithaca had three chances to come LONDON $125 SANJOSE $219 the second quarter. ets capitalized on their opponents back and win after Brown's touch- MADRID 175 QUITO 299 After taking the Bombers turnovers. They drove 94 yards in down, the last one ending when jumpedouttoa 10-0advantage,the tenplaysenroutetoa22-yardtouch- Weidman got picked off by AIC DUBLIN 210 SYDNEY 665 Yellow Jackets.drove 86 yards on dQwn p~s play from Sohns to se- senior strong safety Billy Watson. LARNACA 319 TEL AVIV 284 threeplays.SeniorquarterbackMatt nior tigh~ end Steve Hayes. : ~-Senior defensive end Scott Sohns threw a 70-yard touchdown . -, Inthethirdquarter, theBombers Co~nolly, who registered two sacks tliitii'dli@Miiii!M•@Hhi bombtosenior.wideoutJoeGaddy, .'shot themselves in the foot once along with his interception, re­ Who ran untouc~ed into the end . ;again. Weidman, trying to throw mained positive despite the Bom~- tiliiliijlii11111i11lililii..:I J1~1i=U.:.!:Ve::_/ _ ...... ___. zone. _;_~ ball away, bad a pass picked off ers' defensive struggles. , CIEE: Council on International Sohns and the Yellow Jac~et ,Ji_AIC strong safety Joe Collins, . '~thinkweplayedourh~out Educational Exchange receivers would burn . lthac~. ,'.~ifying a 14~play, 69-r~drive. . llJld we just got caught ~ couple of · On the Web: http://www.ciee.org/cts/ctshcm~e.htrn comerbacks all (!ay, paru,eularfy .;-~:}The Y~llow.Jackcts then.-wote. -~-·here and there,' Connolly senior Aaron Jones, who strUggled ·~.'~n the Boml?er defense with a· ._sajd. · · 1~800-2-COUNCIL with his coverage of the Alt wide. ·--·play, 74-yarddrivethatresulted · To have any shot at making the ( J.li()() .!.!\> ,'462 i) receivers. -~ a 31-yard field goal to tie the playoffs~ the Bombers have to win : '· ~- The Bombers answered AIC's '.pe. . all-their remaining games. touchdown with one of their own. ·-'.f.~-f'.'That's too many plays,'' Head · With SUNY Cortland and Buf- Weidman threw the second of his -· ¢c?ach Michael.Welch said. ''When falo State at the tail end of their three scoring passes to senior tight yvur defense is out there that many schedule, this will be no easy task. ·endJimBetz,making the score 17- · d~ns, it's very, very difficult to Then again, Ithaca can hardly Fc!111e A En,:~ 7. ·c,ome back in another series, espe- afford to be thinking of the playoffs After AIC' s ensuing series, c;jally that late in the game." right now. Ithaca"s AwaNI * Ithaca would get the ball back after ·· ·Tue Bombers did come back with "Right now we' re just thinking l special team's playmaker Jerry Betz'sthirdtouchdownoftheafter- aboutonegameatatime,"Connolly Anderson '97 blocked Brian noon, a 16-yard strike from said. "Our next game is St. ~ w,nn,ng B•ea"fast ~' McManus's field goal attempt. Weidman. Lawrence, so we're just thinking Now Featuring Breakfast and Lunch Buffet!! Linebacker Geoff Green recovered But Ernst, who missed two costly about getting to them." Lunch: Full menu of soups, salads and sandwiches. 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Date: Saturday, Oct. 14, 1995 also contributed to the offense, •Head Coach Dinner: complete Menu Time: 1 :30 p.m. gaining 118 yards on 14 carries; Dennis Riccio (Illinois Sate '68) • All You can Eat Place: Weeks Field, Canton, Split end Todd Sandagato '95 had has compiled a 6-26 record in Sirloin/Chicken Breast N.Y. four catches for 71 yards. Ithaca three and a half years with St. has ~ot lost to St. Lawrence since Lawrence. • Real Mashed Potatoes • Serles Record 1983. • vegetarian Dishes Ithaca leads 18-6 • Play,ra to Watch Junior quarterback Chris Kiley, & ABOUT ST. LAWRENCE • Beer Wine • The Last Time They Played Affiliation: NCAA Division Ill who prepped with the Ithaca High Delivery Running back Hodari Martin's current Record: 1-3 School Little Red, ranks 1oth For among Upstate New York Division call 2n-1220 two one-yard touchdown runs, Points/Game: 9.75 along with a punt block and Points Allowed/Game: 22.5 · Ill quarterbacks In passing recovery in the end zone by last Week: Lost to Alfred 42-0 efficiency this season (57.55). Aaron Jones '96, led the Starters Lost: 3 (O offense/3 First-year player Le Monda Bombers past the Saints, 34- defense) Zachary is second among Division 12. It was their only 30-plus Letter-Winners Returning: 34 Ill comerbacks In interceptions. · point performance last season. Basic Offense: Wing-T Senior defensive end Dermott Running back Jason Blood '95 Buie Defense: 5-2 Delaney is the team leader in sacks. October 12,-1995 The lthacan 21 Winning, ways continue through the weekend Team shuts out Hobart and Skidmore behind the strength of stingy defensive play

Bombers were without their lead­ first-year back Reade Driscoll. "I think we can win the rest of By Mike Davis · "I think we can win the ing scorers, senior forward Todd Sophomore forward Mitshel our games," Stephan said, "but it's Ithacan Staff rest of our games, but Stephan and sophomore back Dan Lavander tallied Ithaca's final going to take a lot of hard work and In each of its two games this past its going to take a lot Katz. But other players filled the marker on a Driscoll pass. Pepper not having any letdowns." weekend, the men's soccer squad void. finished with eight saves. So far, letdowns have been rare had to face difficult obstacles. of hard work and not Just before halftime, Hobart had At Skidmore, the Bombers took for Coach Andy Byrne's club, and having any letdowns. " a few good opportunities to score, a 1-0 halftime lead on an unassisted on Tuesday the Bombers received MEN'S SOCCER . -Todd Stephan, but senior goalkeeper Eric Pepper scoring strike from Driscoll. another positive highlight. But despite injuries, which pre­ senior forward denied each try. ''The windy conditions made it The Intercollegiate Soccer As­ vented two starters from playing in "Eric was great in the first half," hard for either team to attack con­ sociation of America recognized Ithaca for the successful season it last Friday's game versus Hobart, I during the stretch. Byrne said. "But for me to say that sistently," Byrne said. ''The kids has had to this point. The ISAA and tough playing conditions in Head Coach Andy Byme cred­ was an exceptional game for Eric decided if they could get a second ranked the Bombers 13th in the Sunday's contest at Skidmore, the ited his bench for the team coming would be incorrect. He's been that goal, that would pretty much end latest Division III Men's Soccer Bombers managed to post a pair of out on top in both outings. way all year." the game." National poll. 2-0 shutout victories. "A key in both the wins this In the second half, first-year That goal would come from "I think it's great, but it really With the two triumphs, the weekend was the play of some of midfielder Rob Kaplan kicked in Stephan, his team-leading eighth doesn't mean much right now," se­ Bombers (7-1-2) extended theirun­ our reserves because we had some Ithaca's initial goal off assists from score, off a pass from Lavander. nior back Matt Tartaglia sr.id. beaten streak to seven consecutive people hurt this week," Byrne said. sophomore back Matt Morrison Stephan said he is optimistic "We've still got a lot to prove." games, pushing their record to 6-0- In the game against Hobart, the (who started in place of Katz) and about the remainder of the season. Young pitching staff an early- concern for Valesente

"We did not try to go out and win year's most experienced starters and to help anchor the relievers with perform at shortstop. At second he By Matt Yale all of the ballgames, we tried to see both four-year varsity, members, classmate Brian Ripley and senior can knock the ball down and still Ithacan Staff who could pitch," Valesente said. have graduated. Consequently, the Bryan Kraham. throw out the runner." The fall baseball season provides "Offensively, we did swing the bat continued development of sopho­ With the graduation of three­ In the outfield, juniors Kyle Head Coach George Valesente a and hit in the high .270s as a team, more starters Ian Stringer and Ben year starter Paul Hirst, senior Will Tracy and Todd Hardy return along chance to evaluate talent before the which is decent for the fall since we Maslona are critical factors to the Henderson is ready to take over as with sophomores Jason DeLandand upcoming spring season. faced good competition [Cornell, team' s success this season. catcher. At first base, junior Brian· Andy Cuykendall. LeMoyne and Mansfield]." "Ian Stringer and Ben Maslona Maher will compete with first-year Rob Latullipe has left school to BASEBALL The baseball team compiled a are going to be the ones that have to player Pat McCormick for playing work out with the Canadian Base­ ball Federation and is trying to make The fall team consists of34 play­ 24-12 overall mark last season, carry the !~ad because they are the time while junior Tom Carroll is the Canadian National Team. ers, 13 of which are pitchers. The which included an 18-game win­ veteran pitchers," Valesente said. expected to start at third base. In the upcoming season, spring playing statuses of juniors ning streak. The Bombers lost six Valesente noted that first-year In a surprising infield switch, Valesente said, the Bombers are Neal Weidman and senior Jason of their final eight contests, includ­ players Justin McEnroe and Jason middle infielders Chris Snover '98 not going to rely on the longball. Brady and Aaron Jones, players ing losses to Rensselear and Hogan have been the most impres­ and Bobby Murray '96 have "Hopefully, we will have steady also competing for the football team, Cortland in the NCAA regional sive rookie pitchers thus far in the swapped positions. Murray has been hitting up and down the lineup," are unknown at this time. playoff that ended the 1995 season. fall. moved to second base and Snover Valesente said. "We don't plan on Valesente said the primary em­ Valesente said one area of con­ Valesente plans on keeping four to shortstop. waiting for home runs. We have phasis for the fall season was on cern for the Bombers in 1996 will or five first-year pitchers on the "Snover feels more comfortable some speed so we hope to steal player development as opposed to be the youthful pitching staff. Ed roster to round out the spring squad. at shortstop," Valesente said. Junior southpaw Chris Francis looks "Murray had a lot of pressure to some bases and put the ball in play." _\_\"inning. Mahoney and Chris Dedrick, last ··- OPEN BUDGET MEETING

Hey, do you live in the New Jersey area? and Are you heading home for the Fall Break? Well if so, join us for the, . "NETWORK-NEW JERSEY" Night October 19,1995, 7:00 PM Woodbridge Hilton Woodbridge, New Jersey ·NETWORK - NEW JERSEY" is your chance to ne~ork with Campus Community· Ithaca College alumni from the New Jersey area. In addition, a few short, informal presentations by prominent alumni Invited are planned. Included will be: Steve Kimmons '78 Director of Alumni Relations This is YOUR opportunity Ithaca College Mike Wells '86 Finance & Employee Benefit Consultant to raise questions and American Economic Planning Group Ruth Seitelman '67 Vice President make suggestions on Chemical Banking Corporation Henry Kavett '75 Vice President the· preparation of the Wireless Advantage, Inc. A charge of $8 per person can be paid at the door. 1996-97 Budget. Light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. (The Hilton is convenientlry located near Rte 1, the Garden State Pkwy (exit . 131A), NJ Transit NE. Corridor Line, NJ Tpke (exit 11), and 1-287). 22 The Ithacan October 12. 19?5 - . Confidence grows with iDlproVement Squad finishes fourth out of 12 teams, co3:ch looks to rest top runners closed what was a large gap be­ By Adam Ellick more confidence to the rest of the "The frustrating part is having them believe they team." tween the seventh ~d eighth run­ Ithacan Contributor are better than they are. Once they get the com-· Junior Melanie Della Rocco fin­ ners. Run on the same path as your plete confidence, they will realize it and improve ished behind Brady with a time of Bert, who described her team as opponent foroverthree miles, move 20:34 tosecurethe2lstspot. Round­ mentally tired, said that she has your legs faster, take longer strides, immensely. " ing out the top 30, junior captain decided to give a rest to four or five maintain a quicker pace and you - Kelli Bert, head coach women's cross-country Michelle Doti earned 25th (20:43) of her top l O runners at this will win. last weekend for the women's cross­ but it does not happen overnight," and senior Kristina Snook took 30th weekend's low-key meet, the Rob­ country team as they began to show Bert said. (20:55). erts Wesleyan Invitational. WOMEN'S signs of improved confidence. The First-year student Meaghan "We are pretty confident-defi­ "We are working hard in work­ CROSS-COUNTRY Bombers placed fourth out of 12 Brady led the Bombers with a time nitely at the level of Binghamton, outs and it's catching up with us. It schools in the competitive Geneseo of 20: 15, finishing in I 2th-place out Houghton and Geneseo," Doti said. is hard to work hard all season In this sport, there are no tack­ Invitational. of 130 runners. "We are looking for them when we long," Bert said. "The frustrating lers, no goalies and no equipment. Head Coach Kelli Bert noted "Brady made a huge break­ run." part is having them believe they are Cross-country, however, has the that the squad has shown gradual through individually and for the Bert said seniors Gaile Vosylius better than they are. Once they get underrated mental factor. progress this year. "They are start­ team," Bert said. "She finished 10 (47th) and Laura Hoey (53rd) have the complete confidence, they will This mental factor came into play ing to see signs of improvement, places higher than usual and gave shown improvement. They have realize it and improve immensely."

Team records best placement HEAD OVER HEELS of the year at Invitational sophomore Mike Kennedy (25th). By Jennifer Bellask "The team did very Head Coach Jim Nichols said he Ithacan Contributor well. We are very strong was pleased with the team's perfor­ Although the course was tough, in depth, but there is mance and noted that the runners the Ithaca men', cross- country team need to continue to be fundamen­ performed well. Last weekend, the always roomfor im­ tally sound. team placed second out of 12 teams provement. " "We must continue to work on at thr. Geneseo Invitational. - Andy Weishaar, '98 being out in good position at the start of the race," Nichols said. "We MEN'S Weishaar was the first Bomber must be in good position, top quar­ CROSS-COUNTRY to finish with a time of27:08, land­ ter, running together, building ing him in second place overall. throughout the races-be ready to Finishing first with a scoreof53 "I was very pleased with my run as a team." points was Geneseo. Ithaca came in performance. I beat a couple of The squad is using each invita­ next with 69 points. In third place people who I have been trailing in tional as a stepping stone for na­ was Binghamton with 82 points. previous meets," Weishaar said. tionals that are held in November. The Ithacan / Chuck Holliday "The team did very well," sopho­ Rounding out the top five were In preparation for the race, Matt Magner '97 loses his footing as he tangles with Dan more Andy Weishaar said. "Weare junior Mike Pawlowski (7th), Nichols said the team will continue Butler '99 of the men's rugby team yesterday afternoon. very strong in depth, but there is sophomore Erron Hubbell (15th), to work hard, but will slowly taper always room for improvement." junior Brian Boyle (20th) and training.

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WOMEN'S SOCCER MEN'S SOCCER WOMEN'S TE~NIS Ithaca (7-2-3) Ithaca (7-1-2) Ithaca (8-1)

Saturday 10/7 Friday 10/6 Sunday 10/8 Tuesday 10/1 O William Smith def. Ithaca 1-0 Ithaca def. Hobart 2-0 Ithaca def. Skidmore 2-0 Ithaca def. Nazareth 5-4

Tuesday 10/1 O Individual Statistics Individual Statistics Ithaca Victories Ithaca def. Rochester 1-0 (OT) Fr. Rob Kaplan 1 goal Fr. Reade Driscoll 1 goal Jr. Cortney Trull Fourth Singles 6-4,6-2 So. Matt Morrison 1 assist Sr. Todd Stephan 1 goal Sr. Heather Umen Sixth Singles 6-4, 7-5 Individual Statistics Fr. Reade Driscoll 2 assists So. Mitshel Lavander 1 assist Sr. Tracy Saldinger Sr. Jamie Kogod 1 goal So. Mitshel Lavander 1 goal Sr. Harriet Cohen First Doubles 9-7 Jr. Lisa Finn 1 assist Sr. Farry! Cohen Men's Soccer Career Goalkeeping Win Leaders So. Carin Snyder Second Doubles 8-6 FIELD HOCKEY Name Seasons Won Lost Tied Pct. Jr. Corleny Trull Ithaca (8-5-1) 1. Zac Shaw 1988-91 37 14 7 .698 Sr. Heather Umen Third Doubles 8-1 2. John Pointek 1985-87 26 11 1 .684 Saturday 10/7 Eric Pepper 1992-95 26 12 4 .667 THE WEEK AHEAD Ithaca def. Millersville 1-0 4. Pete Rice 1983-85 16 10 0 .615 5. Doug Weitzel 1981-83 14 5 4 .696 Thursday 10/12 Individual Statistics Men's Soccer vs. Binghamton 3:30 Jr. Jaime Lees 1 goal VOLLEYBALL Women's Soccer at Elmira 4:00 So. Julie Parsons 1 assist Ithaca (22-1) American Volleyball Coaches Friday 10/13 Association Division Ill Women's Sunday 10/8 Volleyball-Ithaca Invitational 6:30 Tuesday 10/10 Volleyball Poll Ithaca def. Lebanon Valley 2-0 Ithaca def Brockport Team Points Saturday 10/14 15-13, 3-15, 15-12, 15-11 1. Juniata (21) 357 Individual Statistics Volleyball-Ithaca Invitational 11/1 :00 2. Washington 338 So. Meghan Gehrig 1 goal, 1 assist Women's Cross-Country at Roberts Individual Statistics 3. Ithaca 299 So. Julie Parsons 1 goal Wesleyan Invitational 11 :00 Fr. Jill Finochio 43 assist 4. Wisconsin -Whitewater 286 Jr. Nikki Greene 1 assist Men's Cross-Country at Roberts So. Heidi Nichols 22kills 5. California Lutheran 253 Wesleyan Invitational 12:00 Sr. Bonnie McDowell 18 kills first-place votes in parentheses Wednesday 10/11 Field Hockey vs. Springfield 1 :00 Ithaca def. Oneonta 1-0 Men's Soccer vs. Rensselaer 1:00 Varsity Football at St. Lawrence 1 :30 VARSITY FOOTBALb- WOMEN'S MEN'S CROSS­ CROSS-COUNTRY COUNTRY Monday 10/16 Ithaca (1-3) Junior Varsity Football vs. Saturday 10/7 Saturday 10/7 King's College JV 3:30 Saturday 10/7 Ithaca took fourth place out of 12 Ithaca took seventh place out of 12 American International def. Ithaca 24-23 teams at the Geneseo Invitational teams al the Geneseo Invitational Tuesday 10/17 Women's Tennis at Hamilton 4:00 Individual Statistics Top Five Ithaca Runners Top Five Ithaca Runners •Jr.QB Neal Weidman: 21-36 for 274 Name Place Time Name Place Time Wednesday 10/18 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT Fr. Meaghan Brady 12th 20:15 So. Andy Weishaar 2nd 27:08 Women's Soccer vs. Nazareth 12:30 • Fr. FB Josh Shotland: 5 receptions for 32 Jr. Melanie Della Rocco 21st 20:34 Jr. Mike Pawlowski 7th 27:23 Men's Soccer vs. RIT 3:00 yards; 14 carries for 35 yards Sr. Michelle Doti 25th 20:43 So. Erron Hubbell 15th 27:40 Field Hockey vs. Rochester" 3:30 • Sr. LB Geoff Green: 16 tackles Jr. Kristina Snook 30th 20:55 Jr. Brian Boyle 20th 27:57 • Sr. DE Scott Connolly: 11 tackles, 2 So. Leah Crivello 37th 21:04 So. Mike Kenne.dy 25th 28:12 sacks, 1 INT Compiled by Jeremy Boyer Meet BE 11 ER TNfiN fi the Cornell women who posed for LE I I ER NOME •••

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~.. Homecoming --·.,j fell on a fine The Ithacan/ Scott McDermott autumn day. During halftime, two aspiring Bombers take the field. Despite high spirits and great

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·-' the Bombers - were not victorious in their contest against AIC.

,.,, _, . .. ; ':..;:. The Ithacan/ Chuck Holliday Past Alumni Director, Rick Vogel, '72, picks up after the Homecoming celebration. The Ithacan/ Chuck Holliday The Bomber makes her rounds at the Homecoming game.

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The Ithacan/ Chuck Holliday Senior Class President Michelle Frazier and others watch the game from the Senior Fan Club section. The Ithacan/ Scott McDermott Offense vs. Defense: Pass Intended for split-end Jeff Higgins.