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THE OPINION SAINT PETER’S COLLEGE “EXCEEDING EXCELLENCE SINCE 1933” SECTION REACTS TO LAST WEEK’S THE PAUW WOW ARTICLE ON IRAQ VOL. LXXXI, NO 4 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008 “SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER” THE CORNACCHIA PRESIDENCY: Revolutionary photo exhibit in PRUDENT, STRONG, AMBITIOUS O’Toole shows human suffering State of the College on his inauguration anniversary BY DAVID The issue of human rights is BY GARY YOUNG cycle, the impacts of rising one of great importance. There unemployment, etc. that will VONDERLINDEN have been many who have stood ast week, President be felt more next year. up to the face of injustice in their LCornacchia was kind It is not to say that we do defense of such rights. While they may not be as widely known enough to sit down with us for not have our own challenges, as most celebrities, their work is invaluable in regards to social an interview with the Pauw because we have already seen progress. These individuals are the subject of “Speak Truth Wow. Our idea was to get Dr. an impact on the college by the to Power,” a photo exhibit highlighting 51 of these individuals Cornacchia’s thoughts on his changing economic situation and their work. It first premiered at the Kennedy Center in first year as the president, to with regards to our evening 2000, and it has now made its way to Saint Peter’s College. find out what changes he has adult programs. Because The exhibit opened on October 1 at the O’Toole Library Art presided over, and to hear his companies are laying Gallery. thoughts about where Saint employees off, they The opening enjoyed a decent turnout and mostly faculty Peter’s College is going. are cutting tuition and staff attended the event. Those that did attend were served Q: How will the economy’s r e i m b u r s e m e n t refreshments as they observed the photographs displayed recent drop affect the college programs, and so throughout the gallery. Many appeared to be moved by the community? we have seen portraits, which fueled discussions throughout the evening. A: Like all institutions, a significant People remarked upon the great resolve found within the Saint Peter’s has an enrollment activists to do what they did and continue to do, even with dire endowment with a variety d r o p consequences often looming over their heads. “I think having of investments, which is a l r e a d y. exhibits like this is very important because it brings it to the managed by Smith Barney, I do not reality of everyday life of the students,” said Dr. Lega, one of part of Citi Corp, which is think it is the reception’s attendees. “Otherwise they think it happens to still fine. But you know, as something someone else out there. This personalizes it.” Dr. Lega teaches the market goes down, the the day psychology. value of our endowment is s t u d e n t s Organized in part by the Social Justice Program, the exhibit hurt as well. Because we have r e a l l y PHOTO BY JUAN CARDENAS Mission and Ministry. I think brings to light only a few of the many activists who have devoted many types of investments, think about. But the adult that is a major accomplishment themselves almost entirely to the cause of alleviating human hits to the economy are not programs account for about for Saint Peter’s because we suffering all over the world. The photos, haunting black and reflected right away. Yes, our 40-45 % of our enrollment. So have had revolving doors in white portraits of these activists, portray a somberness that is endowment has gone down it is a significant part of Saint key leadership positions. This not without a sense of strength and hope. As these individuals somewhat but it has not Peter’s. is a long term investment in have themselves experienced inhumanity firsthand, it is a collapsed like the economy. Q: What do you feel has been stability and growth for the feeling they have genuinely earned. “I was just thrilled by the We are very diversified. your greatest accomplishment college. show,” said Dr. Brown of the Political Science Department and Q: What will be the impact so far? But I think one of the other Social Justice Program. “I feel uplifted and challenged by the on student loans? A: One thing is putting accomplishments is helping courage and witness of those that are featured.” A: Well, student loans together what I think is a to secure the financing for Among the activists featured are Elie Wiesel, the Romanian are pretty much done for the terrific leadership team here the physical improvements Holocaust survivor whose memoir, Night, is this year’s freshman year. Students usually borrow at the college: Dr.Yam, the around campus we have been reading, Desmond Tutu, the South African archbishop who for both semesters at the Academic Vice President, doing and will do over the fought against Apartheid, Sister Helen Prejean, the American beginning of the year. is my right-hand person. rest of the year. We have also anti-death penalty activist whose experiences served as the It is likely to have a bigger Mr. Payne as Vice President refinanced the entire college basis for the 1995 film Dead Man Walking, Zbigniew Bujak, the impact next year. That is for Finance, Mr. Fazio in debt with Capital One. That leader of the Solidarity underground in Poland during its years why we are planning for the Advancement, and of course, is a sign of their confidence in under communist rule, and Oscar Arias Sanchez, who worked impacts the economy will Dr. Poiani, and being able to the college and its future. to broker peace in Central America during the Cold War. have for the college next year. attract a new Jesuit, Father “The exhibit reminded me of the story in the Old Testament It will be next year’s loan Braden as Vice President for See INTERVIEW on Page 5 that reoccurs throughout history in many different forms about how the existence of a few good See TRUTH on Page 5 PUPPETS MAKE SPLASH AT ROY IRVING BY ALEX RIVERO the crew at the Roy Irving Theater this past October 9th or over twenty years now, Arm-of-the- Addressing the issue of illegal immigration, FSea, a non-profit mask and puppet the Arm-of-the-Sea staff performed one of theater organization based in Saugerties, their keynote productions “La Cosecha.” It is NY, has been brilliantly fusing its fluid, a personal story in its portrayal of a Mexican innovative style of production with relevant man in search for better quality of life. It is also insight on historical, political, scientific, and a morally encompassing story. It depicts the environmental matters. inhumane process which coyotes, lucratively The group uses everyday items such paid individuals hired to bring immigrants as cardboard and paper maché to address onto US soil, routinely operate. Among the important topics through the scope of magical puppets and realism. By doing so, they successfully create props were rich, symbolic representations of hot-button actors in topics such as climate change, for instance, wolf masks in a way that powerfully steers away from portraying the predictable Beltway banter. In short, the coyotes and group succeeds in providing its audience with an American genuine entertainment and information in immigration way that can only be described as interactive h e l i c o p t e r and inspiringly imaginative. with sharp PHOTO COURTESY OF NOTORTURE.ORG The College was able to see a first-hand teeth etched The exhibit aims to raise awareness of human suffering example of the Arm-of-the-Sea production See PUPPETS worldwide and to give strength and hope to the movement. team as it warmly welcomed and hosted on Page 5 PHOTO COURTESY OF JUAN CARDENAS EDITORIAL WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008 THE PAUW WOW SINCE 1933 641 Kennedy Blvd. n the vein of Mark Twain and Oscar Wilde, I find majority opinion singularly distasteful. Jersey City, NJ 07306 IWhenever something is accepted as common knowledge or everyone agrees someone (01) 761 - 7378 should do something, it is important to re-evaluate it. What needs to be re-evaluated is the “get out the vote” programs. What a ridiculous idea EDITORIAL BOARD that undermines democracy. From ACORN using federal dollars to illegally register people to vote across the country and campaign staff bribing people to vote for one candidate, this idea Gary Young brings ignorant people to the polls. Call us elitist, but we do not rue the drop in voter turnout, EDITOR IN CHIEF we embrace it. If you do not do the research about the issues or if you do not have any strong feelings about where this country should go, please, do not vote. You will see Madonna comparing the Republican Party to the Nazis, you will hear Bruce Justin Roberts Springsteen talk about Obama and the “American Promise,” you will hear Rev. James Manning OPINIONS EDITORS call Obama the “emissary of the Devil,” do not listen to any of them. Each has an agenda. Instead, take a look at an unbiased or at least bipartisan website like Ontheissues.org or Alex Rivero the Vote Smart Project. Read how each candidate has voted on the issues you find important. NEWS EDITOR Do not vote because you think you might be a Democrat. Do no vote because you think you might be a Republican.