FOGHORSan Francisco N UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Volume 92, Issue 15 March 7, 1996 Back-to-Back Champs! Lady Dons Defeat Portland to Win Second Straight WCC Title and NCAA Bid In what one observer called the best game of the entire tournament, USF's women's basketball team clinched their second straight West Coast Conference title by defeating the Portland Pilots 61-57. USF played strong throughout the game and was able to withstand a late Portland run. Brittany Lindhe led the way for USF with 21 points, followed by Andrea Kagie's 16 point, 10 rebound effort. Valerie Gillon was named the tournament's most valueable player. For the in-depth report, see the complete coverage on page twenty. AS Goes Flat With Coke Homes and Pet Saved Senate Withdraws From Deal Citing Lack of Choice From Raging Flames DAVID J. GUDELUIMAS free tickets to USF sporting events According to Carmen Jordan- Foghorn StaffWriter for undergraduate students. Cox, USF Vice President of Student JAMES TEDFORD taken offthe respirator to a frenzy of ASUSF objected to this proposal Affairs, ASUSF's decision to reject Managing Editor sniffles, placed into a towel and ASUSF has taken the fizz out of because of a clause in the contract their portion ofthe contract has no cradled in Merritt's arms. Coca-Cola's planned takeover of a that stipulated the tickets would only effect on Coke's plans to replace A two-alarm fire gutted at least "She'll make it," a police officer majority of bevetage space in AS be made available if they could guar­ Pepsi at campus locations not oper­ one room in a nearby two-story said. businesses. They have decided not to antee that a certain number of ated by ASUSF. apartment building Sunday after­ participate in a 10 year-contract students would want them. If this "We [ASUSF] kept being re­ noon and nearly claimed the life of a 'ft sounded like that will tequire Marriott Food ser­ minimum quota was not met, the minded that we were a bump in the dog. vices, the Memorial Gym concession free ticket privilege would be re­ road by the administration," said Smoke billowing from the build­ something was stand, and Taco Bell to switch from voked for the remainder of the Ndulo. ing at Central and McAllister was Pepsi to Coke products. beverage company's contract. Jordan-Cox said that the contract visible from the USF campus until going to fall Vice President of Internal Affairs "We didn't feel that we could would have given ASUSF an oppor­ firefighters were able to put out the through the for ASUSF, Zuki Ndulo, explained commit people for the next ten tunity to lower their beverage costs flames at 4:17 p.m. No one was that the senate would have been years," said Ndulo. and to take advantage of national hurt. kitchen Poor, like forced to give up too much au­ Additionally, ASUSF was con­ marketing opportunities, but that A dog found trapped inside the tonomy in their business practices cerned about offering students a "their [ASUSF] decision should be building was rushed out to the side­ wood crackling' under the contract. choice of beverages on campus, and respected." walk, where an oxygen mask was — LeifMeneke "You can't ram products down felt that the Coke contract would Bill Hogan, Director of Athletics, strapped over the dog's nose to the student's throats," said Ndulo. have been limiting. said that Coca-Cola was not upset counter the effects of smoke inhala­ "We weren't getting a good deal out Ndulo pointed out that under the by ASUSF's decision not to partici­ tion. "She's just completely stressed, of it." proposed contract, the campus con­ pate. When word reached Sasha but she's alive," Merritt said, watch­ If ASUSF had enteted into the venience store, A.S. Express, would He said that he wanted ASUSF to Merritt, the neighbor of the dog's ing the dog gnash its teeth and move contract, AS operated businesses have to carry Coca-Cola products, have a choice to make a-decision that owner, she hurried to its side, rub­ its head in a nervous fit. would have been required to devote like Fruitopia, even if competitor's they felt was best. bing the wet fur of the dog still Investigators have yet to deter­ 66 percent of its beverage space to drinks, such as Snapple, were more "We're wanted to make it a win- quivering in shock. mine the cause ofthe fire. Residents Coke products. In return, the bever­ popular with students and better win situation for everyone," said With a circle of firefighters kneel­ said that the fire started in a kitchen age company would have provided sellers. Hogan. ing around the pair, the dog was Please see "Fire," page four CALENDAR ARTS, BVBJ^TS ANV cSNTBRTAONMBNT

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Page 2 March 7, 1996 NEWS

VIOLATING Telecomm Bill Irks Users

INFANT RIGHTS New Act Threatens Civil Rights, Critics Say

Students for Human Rights, a club active at USF, is sponsoring GRACE AQUINO anyone else, from offensive content. Some a video and panel presentation today that examines legal issues Foghorn Staff Writer software programs allow parents to block about infant circumcision. A panel discussion that features material they don't wish their children to have Charles Bonner, a civil tights attorney as well as women who have One of the most controversial parts of the access to without the need to reduce the been affected by the issue, will follow an independently produced new telecommunications bill attempts to drive content of the entire Internet to something documentary in McLaten Hall room 251, 7-9 p.m. The event is cosponsored by two other social issues clubs on campus: Peace and indecent material from the Internet. But sev­ acceptable for children. Justice and Students for Women's Issues. For more information, eral USF computer users think that part ofthe "We believe that parental involvement, call Steven Svoboda 824-8230. bill is a waste of time and is doomed to fail. education and technology provide far more "I think there are far more serious issues effective solutions in protecting children than indecent material on the Internet," than this ot any other law could," Bill Michael Kudlick, USF computet science pro­ Burrington, genetal counsel for America MENTAL fessor, said, "and I don't see any reason to be worried about pornography on the Internet. HEALTH WATCH There's a lot of hype and a lot of nonsense We believe that being said about it. For instance, we're not parental involvement, going to be able to talk about abortion or John F. Fielder, Ph.D. and president ofthe California Institute of Psychology is scheduled to speak this afternoon on working with other health issues. And I think that's just education and faculty, staff and students with mental issues in the university. patently untrue." Fieldet has authoted the handbook, Mental Disabilities and the The bill imposes a $250,000 fine and up to technology provide far Americans with Disabilities Act: A Compliance Handbook for six years in prison for transmitting pornogra­ Executives. The hout long lecture begins today 12:30 p.m. at more effective phy or indecent sexual material over computer McLaren Hall room 252. For more information, call Maye-Lynn Gon-Soneda, x2431. nerwotks in such a way that minors have solutions in protecting access to it. At this time, no one is sure how the bill will children than this or be patrolled. One idea is to develop a system any other law could' CATHOLICISM that identifies users by asking for a password before accessing indecent material, Carl — 8/7/ Burrington IN CHINA Naegele, USF computer science professor, said. But "restrictions on sending 'indecent' material that children might look at ends up Online, said in a recent Associated Press What is the difference between the "public church" and the keepingeveryone from speaking freely," Ervina article. "underground church?" Are the bishops of China united to the Pope? Is there religious freedom in China? These are just a sample Some believe limiting access to pornogra­ of the questions Edward J. Malatesta, S.J., director of the Ricci phy is impossible in any case. Individuals can Institute at the Center for the Pacific Rim, is expected to address 7 think there are far get pornography anywhere in the city if they in a lecture exploring the current situation ofthe Catholic Church more serious issues wanted to, in a newsstand or in a videostore, in the People's Republic. Malatesta has visited China 27 times to Naegele said. So why worry about accessing do research and lecture in universities and seminaries. He taught pornography on the Internet, Kudlick said. biblical spirituality at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome than indecent material for 13 years before beginning Chinese studies in 1979. His lecture According to Kudlick, the Internet censor­ is set for March 19, UC faculty lounge, 2nd floor, 7:30- 9 p.m. on the Internet' ship issue is secondary compared to othet — Michael Kudlick issues on the telecommunications bill. For instance, the network carriers such as telephone companies "are going to be able to FILM FESTIVAL Goh, senior communication student, said. decide what the content is as well as give the On the other hand, our children is the ability for individuals to send their informa­ biggest asset for the future, Tommy Morahan, tion over telephone lines." The 14th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival unspools March 7-14 at AMC Kabuki 8 Theaters in San senior communication student, said. This new In other words, the bill "removes a tremen­ Francisco and the Pacific Film Archive in Berkeley. Over 100 bill will be a good way of protecting them dous constraint in the regulations that used to films, shorts, and documentaries from 16 countries will be shown, from indecent content on any medium, espe­ exist," Kudlick said. including the opening night film, "Cyclo" (Vietnam/France) and cially the Internet, he added. The bill seems to promote free competition "Ancestors in America" (USA). Opening Night's filmmaker Tran However, compared to the broadcast me­ to spur the economy and the development of Anh Hung who is coming from Paris among many other directors additional facilities on computer networks. will attend this international event. Fot tickets or more info., call . dium, "Internet users have control of what (415)863-0814. they see and what comes into theit homes," " But I think what it teally seems to do is give Daniel Weitzner ofthe Centet for Democracy a 'carte blanche' to very large corporations and Technology said in a recent Associated that are really interested not in making com­ Press article. So the Internet is more like a puter networks a two-way communication SENATE BRIEF newspaper or a book than a television pro­ medium whereby individuals can put out gram, and Internet companies are more like their ideas as well as listen to what others have publishers than television stations. to say, but to make it into an almost one-way The senate unanimously passed a tesolution for students with disabilities. The resolution asks for the office of Disability Related Opponents also believe alternative, less re­ medium which is a kind of glorified televi­ Services to be moved from a remote hall in Phelan which requires strictive means exist to protect minors, or sion," Kudlick added. giving up confidentiality to get past the ORL security, to a more accessible area on campus. The resolution also asks that the part- time position of Disability Related Services Coordinator, Philip Foghorn Web Page Picks Magalong, be increased to a full-time position since the number of students requesting help from the office has jumped from 20 to over 185. the resolution will be taken to Fr. John P. Schlegel, S.J. http://www.yahoo.com — Internet Searcher this week. The senate also decided to remove Paulina Goetz from her post of Electoral Governing Board chair. Goetz has allegedly http://www.disney.com — Walt Disney Company been shirking her duties, and as a result, the election process for next year is a week behind. Sarah McCandless was appointed to http://primus.com/stafF/paulp/useless.html — Free-for-all take Goetz's place. The constitutions of two new clubs have been approved as well. The Hiking Club and the Conservative Students' http://dodo.crown.net/-mpg/election/96.html — Election '96 Association are now official student organizations. http://www.ustreas.gov/treasury/bureaus/irs/irs.html —Tax help

March 7, 1996 Page 3 NEWS Fire Guts Apartment Superfund Created Continued from front page entered the building intent on letting the on the second floor at approximately 3:40 hot air escape, breaking windows and venti­ AS Senate Forms New Funding Board p.m. lating the roof with hatchets and power In just his second day as a tenant, Leif saws. LYDIA ZARGANIS Ndulo said that some groups may dislike Meneke discovered the blaze in his kitchen No one knows when it will be safe for Foghorn StaffWriter the new process because it will require more and quickly tan down the hall to get people tenants to return to a building that some organization and accountability. However, to evacuate the building, he said. residents alleged had long been in terrible The ASUSF senate, coming offa string of the process will be in effect for next year "It sounded like something was going to disrepair. Norman Vanderbilt, the land­ productive meetings, has decided on several regardless of any objections—in fact, the only fall through the kitchen floor, like wood lord, was unavailable for comment. issues of interest to the USF community. thing the entire senate will be voting on is the crackling," he said. "I ran back, and it was all "The apartment is obviously unlivable," Foremost, the manner in which student finalized budget, not the process of budget­ in flames." Meneke said. activity funding is distributed has been radi­ ing. Minutes after Meneke dialed 911, six fire Several residents reported that they heard cally revised for next year. Any student or "The Executive Board has discussed this at engines arrived on the scene and a team of a loud crash moments before the fife broke group who would like to program an event great length and we are all willing to stand, firefighters with a hose climbed the roof of an out, as if part of the building had fallen will be able to get money out of a "superfund" behind it," Melendrez asserted. She also adjacent building to douse the blaze. down. account. added that she asked existing funded accounts "I had just helped him move in two days "It's in really bad condition backstairs," "I think it's a positive change," said ASUSF for suggestions on the budget process in the ago — up all those stairs," said Cindy Filler, resident Saeda Mohammad said. "We've Treasurer Dahlia Melendrez. "The process is beginning ofthe year in the form of a ques­ a friend of Meneke's. already complained because we thought more fair than it was in the past." tionnaire. Firefighters equipped with oxygen tanks people could fall through the floor." "Nothing can remain constant," said "I only got two back," Melendrez said. George Alambo, ASUSF President. "Hope­ Ndulo says that he has gotten a very favor­ fully, this process will lead us to the best able response from students he has spoken to budget. Eventually, we'll be able to look back at this as a building block to the perfect solution." 'It gives more people fiirt bright Previously, "funded accounts" submitted a access to their student Unplanned Pregnancy? Need Help? lump-sum budget that covered their expenses FREE Pregnancy Tests for the entire year. funding dollar' All Services are FREE The new plan, formulated by the senate's Monday—Friday 11:30-3:30, Saturday (By Appointment) Executive Board, will allow those groups fund­ — Dahlia Melendrez ing for basic overhead and for one signature 664-9909 1605 TaravalSt. San Francisco 94116 event. Any events other than that will be funded with the leftover student activity fee so far. However, there will be an information money, pending approval by a soon-to-be session on the superfund Mon., March 11, to created "superfund" committee. answer questions and clear up any misconcep­ However, this superfund will also be avail­ tions. The meeting, which is open to the able to any student with a desire to program an public, will be held from 5-6 p.m. in UC 402. event. In other news, the senate unanimously "Basically, anyone who has their stuff to­ passed a resolution for students with disabili­ gether will be able to ask for money to put on ties. The resolution asks for the office of an event," said Zuki Ndulo, ASUSF Vice Disability Related Services to be moved from President of Internal Affairs. a remote hall in Phelan (which tequires giving "It gives more people access to their student up confidentiality to get past the ORL secu­ funding dollar," Melendrez said. rity) to a more accessible area on campus. The committee will most likely consist of The resolution also asks that the part-time position of Disability Related Services Coor­ 'Basically, anyone who dinator be increased to full time. According to the resolution, the number of has their stuff students requesting help from the office has increased from twenty to "over 185" since the together will be able position was created. The resolution will be taken to Fr. John P. Schlegel, S.J. this week. to ask for money to The senate also decided to remove Paulina put on an event' Goetz from her post of Electoral Governing Board chair. Goetz has allegedly been shirking — Zuki Ndulo her duties, and as a result, the election process for next year is a week behind. Sarah McCandless was appointed to take Goetz's place. students, staff, and faculty, Melendrez said, The constitutions of two new clubs have but it has not been decided whether staff and been approved as well. The Hiking Club and faculty will vote or merely add perspective. the Conservative Students' Association are The committee will undergo intense training now official student organizations. to prepare for their jobs.

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Page 4 March 7, 1996 NEWS Conference Confronts Cultural Barriers Third Annual Visualize and Vocalize to Teach Leadership Skills for Students of Color

LYDIA ZARGANIS been working to promote the conference. International Student Association advisors. 2:45 p.m. Keynote address admission for Foghorn StaffWriter Last yeat's Visualize and Vocalize drew over The conference will featute rwo keynote those not registered for the conference will be 100 students from areas as widespread as addtesses that all students can attend whether $3 for USF students and $5 for non-USF USF will be playing host this week to a Oregon and Boston. A similar turnout is they are registered for the conference or not. students. student-run leadership conference for stu­ expected for this year's conference, which has Friday's speaker is Dr. Patricia Hill Collins, Workshops includes topics such as "Devel­ dents of color. been promoted by flyers, invitations, and author ofthe award-winning book Black Femi­ oping Leadership Within a Context of Privilege The third annual Visualize and Vocalize internet postings. nist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness, and and Oppression," "The Pull: Successfully Conference, sponsored by the Freedom Alli­ What makes the conference unique is that the Politics of Empowerment. She will be speak­ Managing the I ntersection of Race/Ethnicity, ance of Culturally Empowered Students it is completely student-organized and run. ing at 7 p.m. in McLaren 252. Gender and Sexual Orientation," and "Tools (FACES), will be held on the USF campus for Combating Oppression: The Written March 8-9. Word." Many ofthe workshops will be run by "The conference will address issues at USF USF professors. A panel discussion entitled and othet campuses, redefining what it means "Common Voices: The Latina and Pilipina to be a student of color," said Ventura Leadership Experience" will be held by USF Rodtiguez Jt., FACES member and ASUSF students. Senate representative for students of color. USF students are particularly able to ad­ "The purpose is to share knowledge and dress these types of issues, said Andrew de insight from various groups so we can better Jolivette, who along with Rodriguez is a senate understand their experiences," Rodriguez representative for students of color. added. "At USF we have a commitment to chal­ "We want to bring personal experience into lenge ourselves to confront issues that most discussions to become aware of how other people would rather push under the table," de people live and the barriers that they face. Jolivette affirmed. "Here, we program for We'll take the conversations and move be­ those issues." yond rhetoric to apply them to how people "USF has a history of empowerment through live their lives. Hopefully, people will be en­ groups such as FACES and the multi-cultural couraged to continue the work that they do." community," Dow added. "What we then Visualize and Vocalize, which students can can do is put experience into a larger context. still register for tomorrow, is designed to What happens on our campus is reflected in enhance "awareness of problems facing stu­ society as a whole." Students enjoy last year's Visualize and Vocalize Conference with a cable car ride dents of color" and to help students "fotmulate Aside from learning and networking, the plans to activate improvements," according to conference will offer opportunities for social­ a promotional pamphlet. Members of FACES have been working since Saturday's keynote presentation is by the izing and fun, Rodriguez said. Included in the Students will do this by participating in a last November to make the conference suc­ Ballet Folclorico do Brasil, touring artists who series of workshops and by attending keynote cessful. use dance to teach history and tradition. They 'The conference will addresses. These will offer opportunities for "I've played soccer for thirteen years," said will perform and discuss the significance of networking with students from other schools. Rodriguez, "and I've never seen better team­ seveftl traditional Brazilian dances. The troupe address issues at USF "The really cool thing about the conference work than I have in putting this together. A will also lead a talk about the legend of Zumbi, is that students from different campuses will lot of people have put in so much time...it's a 16th century Afro-Brazilian man who worked and other campuses, be there to share strategies on empowerment," incredible." He added that students have had to liberate slaves. 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March 7, 1996 Page 5 EDITORIAL LETTERS

San Francisco HAIL TO THE SUPERFUND HELP THE DESK STAFF FOGHORN February 26, 1996 Why the fuss with the a need for the money and 92 N D YEAR STAFF Dear Ediror: superfund? It could possibly actively show that they can We are some weeks now into the ID "Censorship reflects a society's lack be one ofthe best ideas that use it in a positive way. In Check security system for the Residence. of confidence in itself' the ASUSF Senate has had other words, they will have Halls. Some have fallen into routine, oth­ - Potter Stewart ers into apathy. Some ofthe desk staff have all year. to work for it. grown lax, which makes it difficult for KENT S. GERMAN The Senate executive It will make applicants those still adamant about the new policy. Editor-in-Chief Board has created a program more accountable to the Inconsistency causes frustration on both JAMES TEDFORD that will enable students to entire, fee-paying student sides, but I am trying to be consistent. I am trying to do my job. Surely you can Managing Editor get more out of their $100 body. The money will have appreciate that. student activity fee. to be used in a way that will JEFFREY COLEMAN I do not appreciate the attitude you give Production Editor Any student group or benefit more than just the me, when I ask you to comply with rules club members. Instead of SENIOR EDITORIAL BOARD organization can come to implemented by someone else, which are the "Superfund" committee going through the normal my responsibility to enforce. I do not ap­ VIVA CHAN to request funding for an budget process of applying preciate it when you force me to police News Editor you, stop you, ask you repeatedly for your event or to cover basic for a lump sum of money, ID, then document you for non-compli­ FENNY OLSON overhead costs. Individual applicants will have to ance. I do not appreciate the position you Opinion Editor students can apply as well. specifically state what they put me in when you ask me to bend the TIFFANY MALESHEFSKI The committee, made up want and why they want it. rules, "do you a favor," so that you are Features Editor spared the trouble of signing your name. of students will hear Signing your name!!! HEATHER WHITAKER proposals and then allocate The superfund is I cannot help it, ifl do not recognize Entertainment Editor the funds according to need. you. I cannot remember everyone who definitely an asset. NIALL ADLER But, there is a catch. Any passes the desk, even if, as you say, it was SportsWeek Editor applicant requesting Student groups will only moments before that you did. If funding will have to be something were to happen during my SUZANNE GOLTZ now have more money shift, I want to be able to say, I did every­ Photography Editor organized and tell the thing by the book. Yes, I am covering committee why they should at their disposal myself, but whether you realize it or not, I KIMBERLY DELMORE JASON MCGRATH receive the money. am covering you as well. KATIE MIHARA Sounds like a good idea? Remember what they told you about CARMEN OGDEN rules, so many years ago? Remember play­ JAIME STARLING We think so. ground rules, designed for safety? It is the Copy Editors Why then, is the concept It will give students more same here, only the playground is differ­ being protested by some control over how and where SUPPORT STAFF ent, with different dangers, and a whole students? Why do they their money issued, either by different set of rules. These are not perfect, BENJAMIN BARSOTTI serving on the committee or but they are a start. As a resident, I feel Advertising Manager applying for money. safer with them. I will feel even more safe, 'It will make when everyone is following them. PAT BHOOLSUWAN Are students scared they C. M. Coyne Asst. Advertising Manager applicants more will be more closely watched Phelan Desk Staff LYNDA RYAN accountable to the in the way they spend the MIKE RIDOLFI student money? Or are they STICK TO THETRUTH Asst. Production Editors entire, fee-paying afraid of putting the money March 1, 1996 TANNIE SOO HOO student body' in the hands of a small Dear Editor: Asst. Online Editor committee? "Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain, and most fools do." These are BRIAN MILLADO The superfund is an Art Director the inspired words of Benjamin Franklin, excellent and long overdue and were the first words that came to mind LISA MONTGOMERY protest the idea of more concept. It is putting the as I read Jason Kell's column entitled "No CHRISTY SMITH money? power in the hands of the More Exceptions." I urge readers to scan Distribution Managers The superfund is people. Mr. George Alambo's "Status Report" in last week's "AS We Speak" insert for a re­ DONNA ROSENTHAL definitely an asset. Student It is streching the student buttal of Kell's alleged "facts." Adviser dollar. groups will now have more In response to Mr. Kell's argument re­ money at their disposal to For the Superfund garding our president, as a "student- NOTICE put on events that will Committee, it would be wise at-large," a "constituent," (these are words The San Francisco foghorn is the official student newspaper of the University of San Francisco and is sponsored by the Associated Students. benefit the entire university to select a diverse group of ASUSF Senators love to throw around) I The thoughts and opinions expressed herein are those ofthe beg you: give me something more substan­ writers and do not reflect those of the Foghorn editorial staff, the community. members who are not administration, the faculty, staff or the students of the University tive than misconsttued deviations from the of San Francisco. 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Page 6 March 7, 1996 COLUMNS Refuse Apathy: To the 'Summer Soldier and to Dissect There is no greater the Sunshine Patriot*

•••••••••••••••i I will always remember the small, sorrow than to be To my fellow USFers: it was Thomas JONATHAN dead, squint-eyed, black and pink, piglet mindful of the happy CYRUS J. Paine who made the remark, "what we BALCOMBE, PHD I purchased in a see-through plastic JOHNSON obtain too cheap we esteem too lightly," pouch for $9 from a shelf at the back of time in misery' and it was the music group House of Pain the campus bookstore. I remember tying the four tiny cloven —Dante Alighieri who implored us to "get out ya' seat an' jump around." Why am I hooves to the edge ofthe dissection ttay with rubber bands, telling you this? Of what significance is this seemingly dichotomous and the animal lying there prostrate, splay-legged, tongue pro­ coupling of quotations? I beg your pardon momentatily to offer a truding. I remember the first incision down the chest and belly, sufficient explanation. the soft skin splitting open. I would love to be able to say that 80 percent ofthe student body My pig was just one of some six million vertebrate animals read this publication faithfully and wait fot its delivery with bated killed that year in the United States for use in dissections. This breath. Alas, this is not the case. I would love to say that 80 percent year will be no different. New shipments of cats from the of you (who may or may not be perusing this column) are versed in streets and shelters, frogs from the marshes, dogfish from the the process of Student Governance and abreast ofthe activities ex­ gill nets, and fetal pigs from the slaughterhouse will arrive for ecuted therein. But alas, this also does not hold true. I would love to the general biology or the comparative anatomy courses. Dis­ say that involvement in clubs and other extracurriculae remains at a secting trays will be pulled out of cupboards and slithery, 'How sour sweet music consistently high level. However, my fellows, this too is unfortu­ lifeless bodies will be plunked onto them. Sometime this spring is when time is broke nately false. or fall, the smell of formaldehyde will permeate the biology Student apathy has become too much of a cliched term. It is halls as the annual ritual of dissection is once again carried out. and no proportion kept! tossed and passed around like a frisbee over Harney Plaza on a warm In many physiology labs, too, the life will flicker and die out So is it in the music of day. Nearly everyone cites apathy as an explanation for problems at from sentient creatures while students look on with mixed USF and, while most profess at least a cursory interest in eradicating emotions. Pithing probes and circular saws will invade the bod­ men's lives' it, nobody is quite sure how to go about doing so. Nonetheless, it ies of frogs and turtles so that their still-moving body parts can —William Shakespeare remains a requirement for those of us who truly care about the con­ be watched and manipulated. Once again, animals will be dition ofour student environment (and the collegiate ecology which made lifeless, both literally and symbolically. Their bodies will we bestow upon those who will come after us) for something to be be used and then discarded. done to stem the growth of apathy and to revitalize. Quite simply, I also remember asking myself if all of this is okay. Should an we must put the life back into 'college life' at USF. animal die so that I can see exactly how a pancreas connects to Sure, student apathy is a cliche, but a cliche is nothing more than a small intestine? Does my education justify the gassing of a the making of a repeated observation in lieu of taking any action. sttay, abandoned or lost cat, the "harvesting" of wild frogs, or Apathy seems to explain everything, however it solves nothing. the exsanguination (bleeding out) of a pregnant mother pig? We have all heard people say that USF is a very apathetic campus, Will this exercise foster respect for the environment in my gen­ that nobody is involved because they frankly do not care one way or eration of policy-makers? Is it possible to affirm life while another about what happens on or around campus. Sure we are here extinguishing it? I eventually answered "no." to receive top marks in our classes. Sure we all want to make our By the time I was a graduate student teaching biology labs, I college years as expedient and as uncomplicated as possible. How­ made sure my students gave thought to these matters and de­ 'It makes one feel rather ever context is also important. cided for themselves whether they would dissect. Many of them good deciding not to be The person who does his homework outdoors amongst the grass wouldn't. They had to submit a statement to the course coordi­ and ttees is at a gteater benefit than one who chooses to work within nator explaining their objection to the exercise, and they had to a bitch...It's sort of what the confines of a small, featureless room. Sure, the former may study the organisms using alternative materials and take the we have instead of God' sometimes get a few leaves stuck in his books, and he may at times exam like all the other students. The conscientious objectors get grass stains on his backpack, but which person has a more fulfill­ didn't buy a pig, they didn't dissect, and they did well on the —Ernest Hemingway ing experience? Likewise, your sojourn here at USF offers you the exam. To this day I find it ironic that it is the student who opportunity to find those discoveries, those leaves in your backpack chooses not to participate in the destruction of an animal's life and those grass stains on your notebook, while at the same time who must justify his or her position, when the converse would maintaining your academic standard. seem to make more sense. Ofcourse I am talking ofthe lack of school spirit, the of lack of Ifyou are to take a coutse in which animals will be harmed, interest in clubs, sports, and other activities. While scholastics re­ you, too, should not be led to believe that you need do so to main our primary aim, we must not, however, fail in the enrichment become a good scientist. As a student and as a human being, ofour common experience. We must also take advantage ofour best you are entitled to an education consistent with your sincere and most generous opportunity to attempt, to reach and to realize beliefs, and there are many ways to learn animal structure and what we are capable of outside ofthe classroom. We can neglect the function that don't involve the termination of an animal's life. extracurricular and take an easier path, but it would be the path Today, there is an abundance of computer programs, CD- 'Re-vision—the act of which will lead to a 'light esteem' for our school itself. ROMs, videodiscs, models, self-study modules, charts and looking back, of seeing So, my fellow USFers, this is somewhat of a call to arms for the manuals to help you learn without harming any animals. The "summer soldier and the sunshine patriot." It is a call to renaissance. Humane Society ofthe United States can provide you with a with fresh eyes, of Your last semester is not too late; your first semester not too early. list of a dozen published reports showing that students learn entering an old text Get out of your seat, for you will be the most important beneficiary anatomy, and other biology lessons, equally or better using of your involvement at USF. alternatives than they do by dissecting animals or harming from a new critical Apathy is painful to watch and the eradication of it will be equally them in other ways. direction—is for women painful process, but if we refuse to act now in a state of union, apa­ It is only by speaking out that you will make a diffetence. As thy will only continue to grow, to infect and to be an negative your college experience unfolds, invest in it with your con­ more than a chapter in impact not only to ourselves, but to all those who come after us. science as well as your mind. Ifyou believe it's time for a cultural history: it is an So take this column for what you will. I know all of this has been change in how animals fit into college education, do your part said before, but it should be repeated each time the topic of apathy to bring about change. As Margaret Mead once said: "Never act of survival' arises. And more importantly, it is neccesary not only to say it, but doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can —Adrienne Rich to exercise it as well. So, pick your song and sing it. Refine your change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." thoughts and express it. But above all, do not let your time here pass cheaply. Jonathan Balcomhe, Ph.D., is a biologist and associate director for Education with The Humane Society ofthe United States, Cyrus Johnson is a senior, political science major. 2100 L Street, N. W, Washington, DC, 20037.

March 7, 1996 Page 7 FEATURES Help Wanted: USF Given Shot at Job Fair

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March 7, 1996 Page 9 FEATURES Know Your Rights and Know the Facts Ethnoviolence and Hate Crimes Continue to Spread While Impacting Students

ANNE SUZUKI phone calls are all examples of ethnoviolence ment category for reporting purposes. Al­ learning to respect each other's differences Special to the Foghorn found on college campuses. though the words, "hate-crime" or and cherish their own background, the future Recently six hundred and seventy-two "ethnoviolence" are not found in the student will be a troubled one. "Hey, he knows we were just joking, why hate crimes were committed in California handbook, procedures in reporting an inci­ Our leaders-to-be will be bigots or, perhaps take it so personally?", "Don't blame me, I in just six months during 1994 (SF dent of this nature are defined under more disturbing, people who tolerate a big­ don't do that stuff", "I see so many 'minori­ Chronicle, 12/13/95). Although there is harassment. The "Fogcutter" 1995 hand­ oted society" (Stern, 1992). Universities and ties', gays and women in the job force and not compiled data specifically regarding book defines the purpose ofthe harassment college campuses are the institutions where on campus now-geez, even half the students hate crime at USF, harassing phone calls and policy. people can learn from one another in a 'neu­ are Asian so what's the problem?" That's othet forms of ethnoviolence does exist on In this rapidly changing world, not much tral' setting. part of the problem- ignorance of Hate campus. time is left to learn how to work well with This philosophy can be used as a tool in Crime **also known as ethnoviolence. Ethnoviolence, like a disease, it is not con­ others and respect one another's differences. reducing ethnoviolence. To learn more about Ethnoviolence is defined as," ...acts moti­ fined to one area, but continues to spread. We are all will working, playing, living side working together to stop the hate come to vated by prejudice. More damaging than The urgency to address ethnoviolence on by side with people from different cultures, hear Mr. Bob Bartlett (Director, Cultural Af­ discrimination, it is intended to cause physi­ college and university campuses has in­ ethnicities, religions, genders and sexual ori­ fairs, Gonzaga University) and Dr. Paul cal or psychological harm to persons because creased and the acts are becoming more entations. Universities and colleges across the Leighton (Professor of Sociology, USF) speak of their actual or perceived membership in violent in nature (Dalton, 1991). Several nation contain many ofthe leaders of tomor­ about "Developing Our Will to Build Com­ a group" (Ehrlich, 1995). The term reasons have been cited in current research row. Students are going to universities to munities that Resist Hate" in an inter-active ethnoviolence includes prejudiced acts based to explain this alarming growth in hatred of leam skills to be prepared for positions of forum on Thursday, February 29, 1996, on sexual orientation, religious, ethnic and others. One reason is the change in politi­ leadership and change in the world. "If our 12:30-1:30pm McLaren 252. Be ACTIVE gender groups. cal power and its views over the last decade. young people finish their education without and END THE HATE. These prejudiced acts can't be thought of A few of the motives thought to be be­ as distant, sutreal, or "it never happens hind the increase in ethnoviolence are: here". Wherever students are the potential increase in competition of competent of ethnoviolence occurring is a reality. people trying to get into college, lack of re­ Ethnoviolence ranges from brutal assaults sources, desire to gain group acceptance etc. Community United Against Violence San Francisco Network for Battered and arson to everyday expressions of preju­ (Ehrlich, 1995, p. 9). Since these attitudes (415) 333-HELP Lesbians and Bisexual Women dice such as insults, harassment, physical are on the rise around the country, it is nec­ Voice-mail (415)281-0276 intimidation, graffiti and displays of com­ essary to be aware of them to begin the Woman Inc. monly identified symbols of prejudice or search for methods to address the motives 24 Hour Hotline (415)864-4722 Family Violence Project group hatred" (Ehrlich, 1995). Student once they are discovered. MOVE - Men Overcoming Violence Hotline during business hours newspapers with harassing editorials, swas­ USF specifically responds to (415) 777-4496 (415) 552-7550 tikas on club posters, hate mail and hate ethnoviolence by treating it in the harass-

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In 1989 Rebecca Schaeffer, who starred with you when you make your report. If (Bitt of (Rights in the television show, "My Sister Sam" was the stalker has been making harassing shot at point blank range by John Bardo, phone calls, record those calls and bring an obsessed fan who had been stalking her the recordings to the police department. If by Nina Jo Smith for two years. the stalker is leaving you harassing or In 1990 California passed an anti-stalk- threatening notes, be careful to only touch ing law. Penal Code section 649.9 defines the edges ofthe paper, and bring the notes

a stalker as an individual who "willfully, to the police department. If the stalker is • I HAVE THE RIGHT to date or not to date. son I've gone out with before. maliciously and repeatedly follows or ha­ following you, keep a diary of dates and • I HAVE THE RIGHT to choose my sexual • I HAVE THE RIGHT to accept a request for rasses another person and who makes a times and report it to the police. If charges partner(s). dating or for sex. credible threat with the intent to place that are ever filed against the stalker, the diary • I HAVE THE RIGHT to expect my choice to • I HAVE THE RIGHT to refuse to have sex person in reasonable fear of death or great will be used as evidence. be respected. with a person I've had sex with before. bodily injury." You may also obtain a restraining order • I HAVE THE RIGHT to trust my judgment. • I HAVE THE RIGHT to be safe on a date and The law defines harassment as a "know­ against the stalker. Many agencies are • I HAVE THE RIGHT to make my own deci­ in a relationship. ing and willful course of conduct (over available to help with the legal process. sions and experience the consequences • I HAVE THE RIGHT to be assertive on a date time) directed at a specific person that se­ Even if actions being taken against you of those decisions. and in a relationship. riously alarms, annoys or harasses that by another do not fall specifically into the • I HAVE THE RIGHT to refuse to be abused. • I HAVE THE RIGHT to insist on safer sex person, and which serves no legitimate pur­ crime of "stalking", you may be the victim • I HAVE THE RIGHT to ask for help. practices. pose." of another crime, such as "harassing or an­ • I HAVE THE RIGHT to be myself. • I HAVE THE RIGHT to report rape, stalking, A "credible threat" is a threat made noying phone calls" or "vandalism". Ifyou • I HAVE THE RIGHT to wear what I like to and battering even if the assailant is my "with the intent and the apparent ability to think you may be the victim of a crime, wear. lover or partner, souse, employer, or carry out that threat so as to cause the per­ speak to a public safety officer. • I HAVE THE RIGHT to know where I'm going teacher. son who is the target of the threat to Avoid becoming a victim. Do not give on a date. • I HAVE THE RIGHT to seek support and reasonably fear for his or her safety." out your phone number or your address to • I HAVE THE RIGHT to use my own transpor­ counseling. If you wish to press charges, law en­ people you do not know well. Only agree tation on a date. • I HAVE THE RIGHT to love and be loved. forcement officials need evidence of to meet at a public place and make arrange­ • I HAVE THE RIGHT to leave any dating situa­ • I HAVE THE RIGHT to give and receive affec­ harassment or evidence that you are being ments for your own transportation home. tion which feels dangerous. tion. followed by the stalker and proof that a Ifyou are alone, never invite someone you • I HAVE THE RIGHT to be treated with re­ • I HAVE THE RIGHT to want intimacy. threat was made by the stalker toward you. do not know into your home. Do not di­ spect by the person I date. • I HAVE THE RIGHT to high self esteem. What should you do ifyou think you vulge information about yourself. If the • I HAVE THE RIGHT to refuse a request for • I understand that everyone else has are being stalked? First, report it to Public person is interested enough in getting to dating or for sex. these rights too and I am bound to Safety and/or SFPD. Bring any evidence know you better, he or she will be patient. • I HAVE THE RIGHT to refuse to date a per- respect them.

Page 10 March 7, 1996 FEATURES Take Action Against Sexual Violation Dispelling the Myths: Domestic Violence in Same-Sex Relationships

DEBORAH CHILVERS that abusive partners can come from every therapist in Santa Monica found that of 90 tween people of opposite sexes. Police will Special to the Foghorn ethnic group, all socioeconomic strata, and all lesbian couples, 46.6% had experienced re­ often classify gay men and lesbian lovers as educational levels. peated acts of violence. Based on her study "roommates" father than lovers in their re­ The women's movement has aided in the Myths that sutround the issue of domes­ and clinical experience, Coleman says that of ports, so same-sex couples cannot have their large strides taken recently to educate the tic violence must be dispelled in order to even relationships where violence occurs, 10% to roommates arrested fot domestic violence. public about the extent of domestic violence begin to deal with the problem. Domestic 20% of couples expetience severe violence, However, a fear of a homophobic legal system in heterosexual relationships, yet those vic­ violence is not caused, or excused by alcohol, which she defines as two or more incidents of should not keep homosexuals from calling tims who suffer abuse by a same-sex partnet drugs or sttess around HIV-related issues. It carving something into the pattners skin, the police if they are in imminent danger. are still left largely unacknowledged. The fact does not just occur around the poor or forcing sex, beating, choking, hitting or So what recourse is there for someone is that domestic violence occurs in a quarter among gay and lesbians who engage in sado­ threatening with a weapon. who finds themselves involved in a violent to a third of gay and lesbian relationships, masochistic sexual ptactices, and a person's "It had never occurred to me that I could domestic partnership? Get out of the rela­ approximately the same proportion as among size does not determine which member ofthe be a battered woman," says Arlene Istar, a tionship as soon as possible. Find another heterosexuals. The problem is that shelters, same-sex couple may batter the other. clinical social worker from New York. "After lover. Of course it is not always that easy. law enforcement officials, and other institu­ David Island and Patrick Letellier had all, I was a strong, articulate, political dyke. Many victims are paralyzed by increased tions geared primarily toward heterosexuals this to say in their book, "Men Who Beat the I knew that men battered women, that threats of violence, feelings of helplessness do not take the problem seriously, and even Men Who Love Them," " the batterer tends women are not violent, and that lesbians were and shame, even self-blame. If the relation­ gays and lesbians themselves have been reluc­ to control and dominate his victim - every­ changing the world to end violence. I knew ship involves cohabitation, there are practical tant to acknowledge it. thing from his spending habits and social this despite the physical, emotional and things that must be considered before walk­ Some gays and lesbians fear that a more contacts to his bedside reading material. He sexual abuse I lived with on a daily basis." ing out the front door, including money, public discussion of violence will provide am­ probably suffers from low self-esteem and While the myth about women is that they personal property and the uncettainty of a fi­ munition for those critics who maintain that self-hatred. He is a depressed personality, ate never violent, awareness of domestic vio­ nal destination. same-sex relationships are inherently un­ perhaps even chronically so, with a suspi­ lence in the gay male community is Letellier advises anyone in an abusive, live- healthy. Victims of gay and lesbian domestic cious, jealous nature and a tendency to hampered by the belief that men are always in partnership to plan an escape route in violence say discussion ofthe subject has been criticize and judge others...He was most able to defend themselves. Friends of part- advance, should he or she one day make a such a taboo that they are often in denial that likely abused as a child or witnessed routine nets where there is an abuse going on think spontaneous decision to take off. Stow away a it is happening. Some homosexuals fervently physical and psychological abuse at home." of it as two men fighting. Under California bag containing clothes, important papers, want to believe that gay men and women This definition of a batterer is not limited law, an assault is prosecuted as a misde­ your private address book and some money. have overcome that kind of violence and to males. While few reports are available on meanor, but a case of domestic violence is Vicrims should find a safe place to stay, pref­ power dynamic that can plague a hetero­ incidents of lesbian domestic violence, a classified as a felony offense. The catch is that erably one the abuser does not know about, sexual relationship. It is important to realize 1990 study by Valerie Coleman, a psycho- domestic violence is defined as occurring be­ and they should immediately seek counseling. og| from thec utter JUST THE f Self-Defeerne USF's Policies Against Sexual Offenses and Sexual Harassment FACTS Date Rape Sexual Offense Policy Sexual Harassment Policy "The University of San Francisco recog­ "It is the policy of the University that nizes that a sexual offense is a serious sexual and other unlawful harassment will SELF-DEFENSE DATE RAPE issue. At the University, saying "no" not be tolerated. In addition, false accu­ means "no," and mere failure to resist sations of such harassment will not be • 81 percent who tried running were • 75 percent of date rape perpetra­ sexual activity does not mean consent. tolerated. It is the policy of the Univer­ able to escape. tors are under the influence of "Consent" means positive cooperation by sity to (1) provide a harassment • 62.5 percent who screamed or alcohol and/or other drugs complaint procedure to review and act words or actions putsuant to an exercise yelled escaped. • 50 percent of date rape victims are of free will and with knowledge ofthe upon complaints of unlawful harassment, • 68 percent who used physical force under the influce of alcohol and/or nature ofthe act or ttansaction involved. (2) thoroughly investigate in a timely of any kind avoided being raped. other drugs A current or previous dating relationship manner complaints of unlawful harass­ • Outside intervention, or the threat • College students are more vulner­ is not sufficient to constitute consent. ment, (3) protect the rights and Nor will the perpetrator of a sexual of­ confidentiality of all parties to the harass- of intervention, halted rape at­ able to rape than members of any fense be excused by the fact that alcohol ment allegations to the extent possible, tempts in 83 percent of the other age group. or drugs were used by either party." and (4) prevent retaliation against persons situation where this strategy was • I in 4 college women have experi­ alleging sexual harassment and other un­ tried. enced rape or attempted rape. lawful harassment or persons cooperating • Among the violent crime victims • A rape is reported every six seconds in an investigation." who took self-protective measures, in the U.S. significantly more felt that the ac­ • I in 12 college men admit to acts tions helped the situations (60%) that meet the legal definition of "It is the intention ofthe University to take whatever action that may be needed to prevent, than hurt it (7%), felt that the ac­ rape. correct, and, if necessary, discipline to the extent of dismissal from University employment or expulsion from the University, behavior which violates this policy. " tions both helped and hurt (6%) or • 99% of campus rapes are never re­ felt that actions neither helped nor ported to police. hurt (13%) • The U.S. ranks first among the indus­ Individuals interested in the • 51 % percent of the violent crime trialized nations ofthe world in ACQUAINTANCE RAPE AWARENESS victims who felt that their self-pro­ violent crime. tective measures helped indicated AND PREVENTION COMMITTEE that the measures helped to avoid Self-defense information from 1989 FBI criminal victimization survey. Date rape information from Pauline should contact Barbara Thomas immediate or greater injury. Ban. "Avoiding Rape: A Study of Victims and Avoiders," Final Report, NIMH, 1980, cited in Self-Defense, the at x63S2 in the USF Counseling Center • 19 percent felt that the measures Womanly Art of Self-Care, Intuition and Choice, by scared off the offender. Debbie Leung, Tacoma, WA, R&M Press, 1991

March 7, 1996 Page 11 FEATURES Past Forward* Chin Delivers Justice Soliman Aims High

DAVID J. GUDELUNAS TIFFANY MALESHEFSKI foghorn StaffWriter Features Editor

In late January, University of San Francisco Cynthia Soliman may have her chance students got another reminder that the years to sit the bench some day. they spend on the hilltop may indeed pay off Actually, she may have the exclusive latet in life when California Governor Pete Wil­ ptivilege of approaching the bench, that son appointed Ming W. Chin, a two-time USF is, the bench of one ofthe highest coutts graduate, to the State Supreme Court. in the world. Ming received his BA in political science from Soliman, a sophomore majoring in poli­ USF in 1964 and went on to earn his JD from tics, hopes to practice international law, the USF School of Law in 1967. Chin's loyalty possibly for the United Nations. to USF didn't end after he picked up his second She desires to be a lawyer but not one diploma. He is currendy an active member ofthe that would necessarily have to go into USF Board of Trustees. Chin has also served as a court. Instead she would work for corpo­ President of the USF Alumni Board of Gover­ Justice Ming Chin, USF alumnus rate diplomacy, the State Department or Politics major Cynthia Soliman nors and was awarded the Service Award by the any area that will assist in preserving the USF Alumni Association in April of 1985. way" that had disappeared in years past. international set of standards. Having graduated from a Jesuit high school "The faculty and the administration seem to USF seems to be directing this ambi­ be very valuable to Soliman in her line of in San Jose, USF seemed like the logical choice be working together in the same ditecdon," said tious young woman in the tight direction. work. for Chin who appreciates the quality of a Jesuit Chin. "It [USF] is also much more With her life long goal to be Secretary of She is searching out internships through education. Chin does not regret his decision. multicultural." State, USF's politics department has pro­ the United Nations but will take anything He enthusiastically describes his years at USF as Chin is a first-generation Chinese American, vided Soliman with the fundamental that will allow her to work in the political being "terrific." and will become the second justice of Asian de­ gtounding she will need before enteting field. "One thing that teally impressed me was the scent to serve on the California Supreme Court. law school. With the elections right around the cor­ personal commitment to the students," said He spent his childhood on a family potato farm Soliman is currently enrolled in a class ner, Soliman is going to try to snag a Chin. in Oregon as the youngest of eight children. called International Politics. It will pro­ position on the Democratic Party's cam­ Discussing philosophy on Sunday afternoons "Only in America could the son of a Chinese vide her with crucial insights into the paigning offices, mainly because she is not with faculty and students at his apartment by immigrant farmer sit on the state's highest workings ofthe political system. too keen on the recent exploits ofthe Re­ the school is one of Chin's fondest memories of court," said Chin at a press conference follow­ "I'm also taking Public Administra­ publican Party. his time at USF. ing his appointment. tion," Soliman said. "It's about Soliman also believes her membership Chin, like his professors, also has a personal Aftet gtaduating from USF Chin served in buteaucracy and knowing what it means in the Erasmus project has helped her commitment to the University. He describes Vietnam as a Captain in the US Army for three to the government." with understanding the core principles of himself as being "real active" on campus. His years. He received an Army Commendation Soliman has a definite intetest Middle her major. "Erasmus is really interesting to activities included serving as the editor of the Medal and a Bronze Star. Eastern politics. be in. It's like a microcosm of the world. USF yearbook, "The Don," where Chin said he After his military service Chin worked as the "There are so many different perspec­ It teaches you to work with others." picked up the valuable ability to write well un­ Alameda County deputy disttict attorney from tives and so much that can be done," Soliman has also had some handy expe­ der the pressure of a deadline. 1970 through 1972 and then went on to be­ Soliman explained. "There are so many riences in the wotld of politics. She was "It [USF] gave me a good grounding," said come an associate and later a partner in the different groups in conflict; we need to a patt ofthe Model Arab Leagues, which Chin. "They taught us how to think for our­ Oakland law firm of Aiken, Kramer and look at each other in different ways." is a simulation of the League of Arab selves." This trait will no doubt come in handy Cummings Inc. In 1988 former California By studying this area of politics Soliman States. She compares it the United Na­ for Chin as he prepares to take a seat on the Governor George Deukmejian appointed him aims to alleviate the tensions in Middle tions except the organization is only of highest court in the state and who has the op­ to the Alameda County Superior Court. Two Eastern countries. She wants to help the Arab states. "We do the same things as portunity and challenge of shaping the law in yeats later he was appointed as a justice on the people of these countries to work together the U.N. except on a lower level. We California. state Court of Appeal in San Ftancisco. instead of fighting. each teptesent a country and try to pass Chin, through his work on the USF Board Chin's recent appointment to the state's high "If they can see how they can cooperate a bill." on Trustees still keeps in close contact with his court has been well received in the legal com­ there won't be such big gaps between eco­ In high school, she participated in alma mater and is delighted with some of the munity. While announcing his appointment nomic classes and there won't be so many "mock trials." The name pretty much says changes that he sees on the hilltop. Wilson described Chin as "one of the most religious conflicts." it all. The students would formulate evi­ He is particularly pleased ro see the faculty highly respected appellate court justices in the Soliman plans to continue her politics dence and then defend their case. Her first becoming much more productive in various ar­ state of California." Chin is described as a mod­ education at USF and is also earning her two yeats in the club she played a lawyer, eas of research in recent years. He credits this to erate conservative and is not expected to upset minor in French. She will utilize her lan­ improving her speaking skills. Her senior a lighter teaching load for faculty members and the court's current conservative majority. He is guage minor in her field of international year she advised the team. feels that the University has achieved a better filling the vacancy of conservative Armand Ara­ work. Eventually she will learn to speak Soliman has her priorities sttaight and balance of time between teaching and conduct­ bian who will leave the court at the end of this Arabic fluently. is on her way to political success. Who ing tesearch. In addition to USF's rising month. Chin has a March 1 confirmation hear­ She plans to do het post-graduate work knows, maybe het ambition should be the academic standards, Chin is happy to see a co­ ing, after which he can officially be sworn into at Georgetown University. The school of­ fitst woman President of the United hesion about the campus "back in a very strong his new office. fers a degree in foreign services that will States.

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Page 12 March 7, 1996 ENTERTAINMENT Best MOVIE REVIEW Pi LittCe Bets 'UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL/ IS EMOTIONAL Advice CAMPUS Dear Tiffany, HEATHER WHITAKER Atwater grows out of her career at Channel 9 and My boyfriend has kind of lost his charm Entertainment Editor PAPERBACK moves to a new station where she then takes on the from when I first met him. There was a identity ofthe head anchor. She loses herself and the time in our relationship when he went out BESTSELLERS It hit hard and fast! The duty of a reporter is to re­ true reporter, as her mentor Justice is not by her side. of his way to impress me. However, it has port the facts to the best of his/her knowledge with He suddenly appears and Atwater hits the biggest been about a year, and although I am truth and integrity. Two people become entwined by scoop yet! Success ptevails, but she also feels a large loss happy he is comfortable with me, I am sad their jobs, one a mentor while the othet a newcomer in her life as she is alone at the top ofthe big hill! that he no longer cares to pay attention to 1) The Rainmaker, by John trying to make it to the top. the details that once gave me such a thrill. Grisham (Island/Dell, $7.99) Tally Atwatet (Michelle Pfeiffet) from Reno, He used to act so polite and say the sweet­ Nevada, wants to make it to the top with her big est things. Now he takes me for granted A young lawyer attempts to dreams in mind. She lands a job in Miami at and no longer takes the initiative to make uncover a huge financial Channel 9 News where she meets her mentor, me feel like I am a special part of his life. scam. Warren Justice (Robert Redford), who teaches For lack of a better phrase, the romance is het how to be successful. First Justice degrades gone, and I don't know what I should do 2) Snow Falling on Cedars, by her by making her prepare his coffee, pick up his about getting it back. David Guterson (Vintage, cleaning and pretty much be the lackey. Soon Sincerely, $12.00) there is a position open for the weather, and who Rusty Romance convinces Atwater she can do it, but Justice! A trial leads to memories of At first it looks as though she just might not Dear Rusty Romance, Japanese-American make it, as she is sick in the bathroom and makes The loving couple discussing the job So your boyfriend has finally decided internment. several mistakes while on camera. But her per­ to show you the real him. You poor severance again brings success to Atwater. She shows up "Up Close and Personal" is a tear-jerker but leaves thing, you have fallen for that trick that 3) Waiting to Exhale, by Terry in places she need not be, but gets the scoop. It looks as you with a sense of "do I live my life to the fullest each men like to play on unsuspecting fe­ McMillan (Pocket, $6.99) though a real reporter is at work and suddenly her men­ day?" If you ate in the mood to see an emotional males. They wine and dine us, and then tor becomes her lover! movie, you might set out to see this one. in a few months they ate crustifying all Four African-American women over our personal space. It used to be a looking for love that is so matter of course that he would at least hard to find. MUSIC REVIEW btush his teeth befote he kissed you. Now he's like "why do I need to brush? 4) Chicken Soup for the Soul, by MERL SAUNDERS STILL SATISFIES CROWDS You said you didn't eat dinner." Okay, Jack Canfield and Mark so maybe that last comment was a little Victor Hansen (Health extreme. The point is that the fairy tale JONATHAN STUMPF minutes to a sold-out house that were either all sitting Communications, $ 12.00) had to end sometime. He is only hu­ Foghorn StaffWriter down and socializing or milling around the bar. No man. Howevet, don't let him take one really paid attention to the openers. Merl Saunders Stories for the heart and spirit. advantage of how comfortable he feels It's a shame that many bands that are in the Top 40 and The Rainforest Band came on at about 10:15 with you. If he loves you, he should still and on MTV's Most Wanted ot just the popular bands p.m., and as soon as they entered the stage, the crowd 5) The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth be attempting to make you feel like you in the mainstream ofthe music industry are some ofthe was on their feet and ready to enjoy some teal, good Anniversary Book, by Bill are the love of his life. Let him know least musically talented bands playing today. Some of live music. This show was also a birthday bash for Merl Watterson (Andrews & that he may not be the man you fell in these bands are less than a year old and have litde mu­ who is somewhere in his mid-50s but grooves like he McMeel, $14.95) love with, and if he doesn't get his butt sical talent, but still the mainstream music listeners buy is only about 30-something. in gear, there's the door. the groups' albums like it is the best music they've The fitst set was an excellent, improvised set of A book of cartoons. heard. Who are these guys that call themselves the Presi­ blues/rock and astounding keyboarding by the man Dear Tiffany, dents of the United States of America? They are less located on center stage, Merl himself A vivacious vo­ 6) Couplehood, by Paul Reiser I overhear my neighbors having loud than a year old but are still one of the more popular calist and kick-ass keyboardist, Merl, and his band (Dell, $5.99) and obnoxious sex all the time. The worst bands making music today. Personally, I don't think jammed through their own energetic songs as well as a of it is that they are having sex with them­ their music is that great, and their musical talent is Muddy Waters cover and an instrumental "Dark Star" Thoughts about married life. selves, and the sexual perpetrators live on nothing compared to other bands and musicians that into an upbeat "Sugaree," two Grateful Dead songs either side ofmy room. My roommate and have been around for decades but are underrated and which he has masterfully perfected. 7) The Seven Habits of Highly I can literally feel our walls shake and ob­ underappreciated. I guess mainstream America just After a half hour intermission Merl and his band Effective People, by Stephen scene noises that I do not wish to repeat. doesn't appreciate decent music when they hear it. I came back out and did an equally spirited set as the first R. Covey (Fireside, $ 12.00) How do I ask them to keep the volume of could go on forever, but this is supposed to be a show one. The second set was just all Merl's original songs their sexual exploits down? review and not an editorial column so I'll get to the but still had the crowd dancing away. Halfway through A guide to personal fulfillment. Sincerely, point. the second set, some kids brought out a birthday cake Nympho Neighbors One of these underrated, underappreciated musi­ for Merl. He joined the crowd for some dancing while 8) Eyes of a Child, by Richard cians who is still playing after almost three generations his band did a noteworthy job of improving while North Patterson (Ballantine, Dear Nympho Neighbors, of making music is the improvisational blues/rock Merl busted his moves with the crowd. His band con­ $6.99) This is not a matter that must be keyboardist, Merl Saunders. He has been playing since sisted of a guitarist, bassist, drummer and a soulful taken lightly. You need to have a chat the early 1970s and could quite possibly be one ofthe female vocalist who joined Merl for a few ofthe num­ A suicide that could be murder with your neighbors about how their best improvisational keyboardists playing today. He bers. and there's only one suspect heavy petting keeps you up at night and has played with the Grateful Dead on several occasions, Leaving the show with a smile of contentment on basically nauseates you. It is not neces­ but lately since their disbanding he has been touring the my face, I noticed a person who had obviously passed 9) Original Sin, by P.D. James sary that you be extremely direct on this United States with his band, The Rainfotest Band. out at the bar and missed some ofthe show. I thought (Warner Vision, $6.99) sensitive subject. You could hint around Most ofthe proceeds from theit shows go to saving the to myself what a waste of money for that person but by asking them what do they do around rainforests and not just to make money like a lot ofthe even more what a wasted chance of experiencing one Dalgliesh investigates a murder midnight that makes so much noise. bands today. I had a chance to see them on Feb. 17 at of the better musically talented groups available for in a London publishing house. "Hi, (insert name) I was just curious as the Great American Music Hall for the measly price of enjoyment. Med Saunders and The Rainforest Band to why you use your power tools at mid­ $12. will be back on the Match 23 at the Maritime Hall, 10) Sense and Sensibility, by Jane night." Or, "Hi (insert name) can I see The show started at 9 p.m. with some opening band and I'm sure his show will be as lively and spirited as Austen (Signet, $5.99) the new picture you hung up? I heard whose name wasn't even on the bill. It was your run- this one. Instead of picking up some trendy new band's you hammering away last night so I was of-the-mill four-piece rock band that had a Dave album, put the money towards a ticket for this upcom­ The courtship problems of two wondering ifl could take a peek." Tmst Matthews sound to them. They played for about 45 ing show, and go enjoy some real, energetic live music. English sisters. me they'll get the hint. Page 13 March 7, 1996 ENTERTAINMENT

Few cities fire the traveler's imagination with as many exotic R A V images as Bangkok. — BANGKOK, THAILAND

PAT BHOOLSUWAN chapel of this temple gleams brightly in the that foreigners might Foghorn Staff sunlight, giving its visitots a true feast of the recognize is "Laam eyes. Leaf-shaped, golden tiles cover the walls Forn Leb," a dance in Few cities fite the traveler's imagination surrounding the holy structute while gilded which performers wear with as many exotic images as Bangkok does. angels border the windows. Once inside, long, golden finget- Golden Buddhist temples, palm-shaded ca- one's attention is immediately drawn to a nails that Michael nals, costumed classical dancers with fingers small statue placed high in the alter, at the Jackson used this bent back at impossible angles; these are just center of the hall, the sacred Emerald Bud- dance in a segment of the few images one can experience in this dha. Temples such as the Temple of the his popular music beautiful capital city ofThailand. Millions of Emerald Buddha attract many tourists as an, video, "Black and tourists choose Bangkok as their vacation des- ideal scenic backdrop for pictute-taking. White." tination each year. It's not hard to see why. Bangkok also embraces othet "must-see" Those who have vis- Once one steps into this "City of Angels," historical and religious landmarks such as the ited Bangkok must one knows where the charms of Bangkok lie. Grand Palace (the ancient home of the Thai immediately agree After a year away from home studying here in Royal family), the National History Museum with me that this city San Francisco, I experienced my birth city is a true shopping again and rediscovered why I fell in love with heaven. Tourists often Bangkok in the first place. 'Golden Buddhist find things while On the surface, it's easy for the first-time temples and palm- shopping here that visitor to see Bangkok as any other metro­ they didn't even know politan city in the world, a city overwhelmed shaded canals are existed in the world, with pollution, horrendous traffic and "con­ ranging from ethic aft crete" natural surroundings. However, one two images one can pieces to oriental gar­ must penetrate behind the mask of this newly experience in this ments. The shopping industrialized metropolis to see the exotic, area that greatly at­ oriental flavor that Bangkok possesses. This "City of Angels"' tracts toutists of all oriental flavor can be found almost anywhere ages is an outdoor if one pays attention while ttekking the thrift market called JATUPORN RUTNIN streets of this city, whethet it be through what Jatujak" or "J.J. Mar- Northern dancers are performing in a festival parade with beautifully expressive finger movements they see, taste ot hear. What the tourists ex- and Sanaam Luang (a large green where ket." Hundreds of perience are the ethnic aft forms that Thai many Royal ceremonies take place). vendors gather here every weekend compet- kets are not. Remember that bargaining in people have held onto for hundreds of years. Another form of Thai arts which tourists ing for customets with products like antiques, Bangkok is supposed to be tun, and the ven- The most obvious art form that appeals to can experience almost anywhere in the city, silver jewelry, traditional Thai garments and dots will most likely agree with your price tourists is Bangkok's historical architecture, whether it be in a restaurant, a temple or even unusual pets (pythons and lizards, for ex- after some casual bantering, mainly the Buddhist "Wats" or temples that in their hotel lobby is the exotic Thai dance ample). After a long day touring the cultutal sights stand proudly alongside the modem city. dramas. These dramas are considered one of Bangkok's most famous souyenir is the fa- and sounds of Bangkok, tourists will surely be Wats are supposed to be the place where the the world's most dazzling performances with mous Thai silk. First ptomoted starving. I can guarantee that they won't be angels who protect the city live. Temples in its elaborate costumes and gtaceful move- internationally by a western entrepreneur, disappointed in the dining experiences that Thailand display some of the most stunning ments. In Thai dances, the performers glide Jim Thompson, this dying art has gained await. Like the Thai dance dtamas, Thai food architecture. The most majestic and histori- slowly about the stage to the music with an wide acceptance over the past 20 yeats. is a form of oriental art with a true unique fla- cal example stands right in the heart of expressionless face. This is because the hands Thicker and stiffer than Chinese ot European vor. In this decade, Thai food has become so Bangkok. "Wat Phta Sri Ratana Sasadaram," are the sole source of expression for Thai silk, Thai silk looks better on women and can popular in the west that people who have ot the Temple ofthe Emerald Buddha is one dancers. These highly-stylized movements be turned into superb evening gowns or suits. never been to Asia "eat Thai" regularly. The that tourists should not miss while in combined with the celebtated Thai instru- Part of the shopping adventure in Bangkok quality of Thai food in the west is often ex- Bangkok. Like St. Peter's to the Catholics or ment have created many wonderful is bargaining to get the price you want. Prices cellent; however, I still believe the best Thai Mecca to the Muslims, this temple is productions over the years, including the re- in department stores are fixed, but items sold food in the world is still served in Thailand. Thailand's most sacred religious site. Each nowned "Ramayana". One Thai dance drama in vendors stand in outdoor and indoot mar- With an enotmous variety of fresh meat, veg­ etables and fruits grown year round, Thai chefs always have a wealth of ingtedients to work with. Eating then becomes anothet ad­ venture for visitors who love food and are willing to try different tastes evety night of the week. In Bangkok, where you eat is as important as what you eat, and the Thai really outdo themselves in the variety of restaurants they offer. One can choose from a revolving res- tautant on top of a hotel towet to an outdoot restaurant so latge that waiters and waitresses rollerskate to get from table to table. Tourists can even be seen eating beside a canal where they just bought seafood noodles from a ven­ dor in his small wooden boat! One Thai dish that foreign visitors often recommend to each other is "Tom Yam Kung," a Thai soup made from shrimp, lime juice, mushrooms, lemon grass and several other aromatic hetbs. This soup, along with most othet Thai dishes, can be ordered with JATUPORN RUTNIN Gold spires and gabled roofs are lighted for the celebration of His Majesty the King's 60th birthday celebration varying degrees of spice making them very

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Moon in the Seventh House USFs Source presents 5th Astrology Annual Aries (March 21-April 19) New things Libra (September 23-October 22) Dream seem to be appearing in yout life, and this is a for the future because it is yours to hold. Take good thing. Be open to what comes yout way. what you have in the ptesent and make it use- Chili It might just bring you some excitement. ful for the future.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Your devilish Scorpio (September 23-October 22) You little style has brought many new opportuni­ have found your dreams, and now it is time to ties into your life. Weigh them catefully and live them. Don't be afraid because they won't then pick what excites you! stick around forever. 8r#-

Gemini (May 21 -June 20) You may be Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Mar 21 down in the dumps fight now, but that will Life just hasn 't been on track for you lately, but 1230 pm soon change when you decide to make it that's okay because you are headed in the right Harney change. You are the only one that can make direction. Continue to move forward! call X6516 plaza*tosicpiu* p yout life exciting. to enter Capricorn (December 22-January 19) Cancer (June 21-July 22) It's time to be Time flies when you are having fun. Continue feminded of what is important to you. Take to stay on that path because you really don't some time to sit down and think things need to take anything seriously now. through so you won't make the same mistakes. Aquarius (January 20-February 18) Don't Leo (July 23-August 22) You'te witty and kiss and tell. That is not your most becoming smart, and it's definitely time to take advan­ feature. Sometimes it's best to keep things to tage of that. Get out and discovef where you yourself. If you don't, you will get into trouble APPEARED, want to be. The choice is yours. with others. WHAT iLASMADRESDE WOULD LA PLAZA DE MAYO Virgo (August 23-September 22) You're Pisces (February 19-March 20) It's yout YOUR are on the right track to finding the perfect ca- month, and it is definitely time to have some FIND teer for you. That's great, but don't let others fun and enjoy yourself. Go out and hit the MOTHER take advantage of what you have to offer. town with some friends. You deserve it! Happy our Birthday Lynda! DOjesda?y March 12, 7:30 pm at McLaren complex WHAT Spamsh-to-English translators and American sign language provided. THESE ARGENTINEAN Travel to Thailand MOTHERS

Continued from page fifteen mild ot extremely hot. Ori­ ental fruits such as rambutans and pomelo fruits are also a joy for both the eyes and the mouth. Thai fruit carvers have the ability to tfansform any or­ dinary fruit into a true piece of art. Hollywood has filled Westerners' minds with images of what Bangkok aftef dark is supposed to be all about. But, like much of Hollywood, it's ptetty much a myth. Bangkok's infamous red light district is really limited to a three block street called Patpong Road. In the daytime, Patpong Road is a great place to shop and dine. As night falls, everything changes. Patpong's reputa- tion is a lot wilder than in JATUPORN RUTNIN reality. With the numbef of A giant demon guards the entrance to the temple of the Emerald Buddha male-congested bats and rL Ma_r*r 8 &_ 9. Call 2654 for info girlie clubs that exist; however, women peals to its visitors in a variety of ways, it's VISUALIZE & VOCALIZE should be accompanied by men or go in a still just a tiny area that makes this country conference big group. Patpong has a quite a few main­ distinctly Thai. Many toutists begin their XJ E stream pubs and restautants such as trip here in Bangkok to capture the basic "ALPHABET SOUP" "BALLET FOLKLORICO DO BRASIL" McLaren 9pm - midnight "Peppermint Bistro" and "King's Corner" sense of what Thailand is all about through Pacific Rim Room at 2:45 pm where friends can cool down after a long day its culture and people. They then move onto y to chat and have a couple of "Maitai," different provinces in order to experience the Thailand's famous cocktail. breathtaking natural sceneries that my Even though Bangkok is a big city that ap- homeland has to offer.

March 7, 1996 Page 15 ENTERTAINMENT The 145th Chinese New Year Parade

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HEATHER WHITAKER Clockwise from bottom left: Members of the parade dance through the streets of San Francisco.The band marches down the City's streets in hopes of drawing the people out and into the flavor of the celebration; Men and women wear traditional garb; Among the skyscrapers a dragon makes its way; Secure Horizons celebrates the Year of the Rat on the float based on the look of Chinatown;The yellow and red dragons come together escalating the crowd into high spirits for the New Year.

KENT GERMAN Page 16 March 7, 1996 ENTERTAINMENT Fills the Streets of San Francisco appy New Year... It's the Year of the Rat! For those of you H who missed the 145th parade in Chinatown on Saturday night, these photos will fill the void. People crowded behind the barricades in hopes of seeing the parade pass by. You can only imagine how the crowded streets of San Francisco looked, with colors of red and gold, drag­ ons, brilliant costumes and lot's of rats . Floats moved through the streets, carrying

HEATHER WHITAKER riders ranging from Miss Chinatown to Mickey Mouse. Diversity reigned Counter-clockwise from top: in the parade, with floats celebrat­ The colorful dragons romp through the ing Native American and parade route in Hawaiian cultures. Fireworks celebration of the Chinese New Year; blazed through the sky, bright­ The beat of the exquisitely ening it with festive colors, as decorated drum small firecrackers hit the ground livens the atmosphere; The with loud bangs. Ifyou missed lively crowd eagerly this captivating experience, next awaits the next dragon; Bright signs year awaits! hoisted high overhead announce the New Year.

HEATHER WHITAKER March 7, 1996 Page 17 ENTERTAINMENT I $ood for Thought

TUE, MAR 12 A Review of House of Nan King "BRADY BUNCH" THU, MAR 14 HEATHER WHITAKER drinks appeared along with some pot stickers CLOCKERS' Entertainment Editor that flew through the air and landed on our 9PM I table. The pot stickers were absolutely appetiz­ "The year of the rat," the people called out ing with a hint of a burning spicy sensation. HARNEY 235 through the streets of Chinatown, as they cel- Next came the main couse which consisted ABSOLU cc ebtated the Chinese New Year. Colors of red of Beer Chicken, Nan King Chicken, Aspara­ and gold filled the streets, while dragons danced gus with Scallops, Shrimp and Garlic and a and people cheered! Flashes clicked and faces lit vegetable platter with rice to cool the heat up with excitement from what they wished the from the hot dishes. I now knew why neither New Year would the atmosphere nor the service mattered, be­ bring them. cause the food was absolutely wonderful. It Hunger hit the House of Nan was filled with a variety of herbs, spices and ^SNEYLAA/D Tftp crowd as we saw King sauces that left you asking for more. To tell others moving to­ you the truth, though, I think the server re­ •919 Kearny Cross ally decides on who gets what to eat. If a dish ward various Street Columbus restaurants in and • #415-421-1429 comes out ofthe kitchen and nobody ordered LAST DAY TO SIGN UP out of Chinatown. •Open 7 Days A it, you are suddenly eating and enjoying ev­ We quickly decided Week ery bite ofthe delicious dish. FRIDAY. MARCH 8 on a place to go eat **** At the end ofthe meal we were all sttrffed and (WITH SPACE) and what better very satisfied! It was difficult to get the check, then the House of but we were happy to wait and finish our Nan King. The line drinks. When the check did come, the total was wasn't extremely long, which was fortunate for $45 for five people. What a bargain that was! us, but we did wait a couple of minutes. We You may be asking yourself by this time, is were escorted into the restaurant. It looked as this a place to take a date? I would say yes if though they might just seat us in the bath­ your date is fun and adventurous and doesn't room, but that wasn't the case lucky for us. mind the food being served to the table in As I looked around I had to ask myself why various ways by means of flying or landing! was this restaurant so popular? There really You must remember not to expect a spectacu­ wasn't any atmosphere, and the service was lar atmosphere because you just won't get very unique, to say the least. The waiter came one. Instead, you will see something very and went offering us a drink, but never appear­ unique. I definitely recommend the House of ing with them until the next table ordered Nan King. Until next week have a wonderful theirs and asked for ours, too. Soon after, our dining experience! Mar 14,15,16,20,21,23 Letters to the Editor continued from page six to assume, Mr. Kell, that you would not? However, Mr. Buchanan's Catholicism Will you list your bachelor's degree on your seems to reside in his pro-life position with Tickets at the Depot resume? Your position as Resident Advisor? respect to abortion; nowhere else it evi­ Please don't try to fool the readers or, more dent. I have no problem with his position For more information importantly, yourself. College is entirely of pro-life, but I find it very difficult to about resume and experience-building. reconcile his vaunted "respect for life" with call x6133 I have known George Alambo personally a generally belligerent, and, dare I say, only several months, but in that time I have Fascist tendency. This man is clearly a come to know him quite well. He is a man menace. of passion, a man of character, a man wor­ His idea of beefing up security at the thy ofthe presidency, and a man for whom Mexican border is well-known, but ulti­ I am proud to I say I voted. So, George, mately will prove futile. The remarkable remember, you are supported, and these determination of the citizens of Mexico will words of Theodore Roosevelt: outwit any amount of money or guns that "It is no the critic who counts; not the Buchanan might try to throw at this phony man who points out how the strong man "problem." stumbled or where the doer of deeds could Odd, isn't it, that Buchanan's fortress have done better. The credit belongs to the mentality doesn't extend to the Canadian man who is actually in the arena; whose face border? Could it be because the majority is marred by sweat and blood; who strives of Canadians share his skin color? In fact, valiantly; who errs and comes short again Buchanan has expressed undisguised impe­ and again; who knows the great enthusi­ rialist designs on this republic's northern asms, the great devotions, and spends neighbor. Some Canadians may be too himself in a worthy cause; who at his best, polite to mention this. I'm not one of knows the triumph of high achievement... them. for his place shall never be with those cold In the March 1 San Francisco Examiner, and timid souls who knew neither victory columnist Deroy Murdock quoted an article nor defeat." Buchanan wrote in the New York Post on Finally, Mr. Kell, ifyou did in fact write April 14, 1990: "There is nothing wrong last week's column without "assistance" with Americans dreaming of republic from others with ulterior motives, please which, by the year 2000, encompasses the investigate your "facts" more thoroughly. Maritime and western provinces of Canada, Otherwise, keep your opinions to yourself. the Yukon, and Northwest Territories all the Alex Grab way to the Pole, and contains Greenland, USF, Class of 1996 purchased from Denmark, giving the Dance Lessons United States a land mass rivaling that of BUCHANAN BLUES the USSR." Tue, March 19 As a Canadian concerned that my coun­ Fog n Grog Dear Editor: try remain unified, I beg to differ. Mr. Your editorial exposing Republican presi­ Buchanan needs to be told by Christians in dential candidate Patrick Buchanan's defects this country that his rhetoric is offensive, 8pm was timely and bears repeating. Buchanan is alarming, and basically unbecoming some­ often characterized as a Catholic candidate, one who professes to follow Christ. as opposed to the other candidates who are Gregory Paul Hartnell all Protestant. Junior, History Major

Page 18 March 7, 1996 SPORTSWEEK Dons Upset By Eventual Tourney Champs Continued from back page But don't look for Mathews to dwell too And for his predictions for next yeat he have not been annouced yet, due to the fact Booker T Washington contributed only four much on his first playoff loss at the division-I said, "I'm not going to make any predictions that the NCAA does not know which points and five rebounds. level, because next year's team with new recruits for next year. We're going to play hard, and teams will be involved in the final four and M.J. Nodilo's 14 points, with eight coming Hakeem Ward (MVP of the Junior College we'll get the job done." which will not. from the free throw line and six from behind Tournament for State Champion Ventura Col­ And as simple as that, the Dons season This is the first time a player from the USF the arc was the second leading scorer while lege), Ra'oof Sadat (the second best closes with a 15-12 overall record and with basketball program has been invited to compete. Campbell's 11 points were the only other power-forward on the West Coast) and Dony three simple words, "We players to score in double figures. Wilcher (best point guard in Los Angeles) will Play Hard." And as it bring a more up-tempo game does, it propels the Dons to the courts on the Hilltop. deeper into the West Coast Conference and According to Mathews, with a stronger desire to next year's team will play make it to the NCAA's. more man-to-man defense and with that will lead to a Team News: Accord­ higher intensity on defense. ing to Sports Information, But Mathews best mo­ high flying senior guard ment this year was against Gerald Walker will be one then nationally ranked of contestants in the Stanford, but not because it eighth annual collegiate was an upset but because it slam dunk contest. was his firstwin . The contest will be na­ "When you come up to tionally televised on ESPN the next level, you first win is at 4:30 p.m., on March 28 always going to be memo­ with Dick Vitale and John rable," Mathews said. Saunders providing the And when asked if the commentary. USF squad would have The contest will take beaten Bucknell to open the place at Fotdham Univer­ season, if that would have sity, during the Final Four been the best moment ofthe Tournament held in New 1995-96 season, he simply York City. stated "Sure." Other contestants

M.J. Nodilo's magical touch from outside could only do Gerald Walker's high flying antics will take on national so much versus Portland on Saturday proportions during the Final Four ?t V not that haw to bieak "TWO THUMBS UP WAY UP! 10 IT'S A MASTfRPIfCf. U* A BRILLIANT BLACK COMf DY." - SISKEL A EBERT "A TERRIFIC TWISTED COMEDY. WAS HELPLFSS WITH LAUGHTFR." - Peter Trovers, ROLLING STONE

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FRANKI FITTERER "I think because they were SportsWeek StaffWriter playing so hard on Val, it opened WOMEN'S BASKETBALL up my drive and Brittany's (Lindhe) drive," said junior An- As Valerie Gillon hoisted the drea Kagie. "I think we took winning net around her neck for advantage of what they gave us." the second year in a row, the look Lindhe and Kagie combined for on her face expressed the joyous 16 of USF's 28 first half points, feeling of a two-time champion. From the beginning, the Lady When the final buzzer rang at Dons controlled the pace ofthe Toso Pavilion on Sunday, the USF game, preventing Portland from Lady Dons all experienced this playing it's usual run and gun feeling. style that allowed them to take an The Lady Dons beat Portland early lead against USF at Portland by a score of 61-57 to repeat as West Coast Conference champi­ ons and lock in their second consecutive NCAA tournament '...We had to bid. "I think we came in really de­ prove that we're termined today," said co-head coach Bill Nepfel after the game. the best team in "We did have something to prove the conference' The Lady Dons hoist the regular season co-championship trophy after their first round win over LMU [against portland] and we had to prove that we were the best team —Bill Nepfel point attempts in this WCC final Dons to commit four key turn- lowing the game, Lindhe, Kagie in the conference." game. overs, allowing Portland to climb and Gillon were all selected to the The Lady Dons put their recent "I tried not to even let her get swiftly back into the game. all tournament team, with Gillon 40 point loss at Portland in the the ball," Demirdjian said of de­ In these remaining minutes named tournament most valuable past to prove they could dominate rw0 weeks ago. fending Lansing, "and if she got it, Sale came alive, scoring 14 points, player. We the # 1 seeded Pilots, and they did " did not want to get into a T trjea| t0 keep her in front of me." including two three pointers, be- On their road to the WCC fi­ it while only receiving four running match," Nepfel said. "If With Lansing out of the pic- nals, the Lady Dons outsted the we 1 poi ins from leading scorer fe' there was a time where ture, WCC player of the year, #7 seed Loyola Marymount on Gillon. tney wanted to run we would try Laura Sale, was Portland's domi­ 7 had so much Thursday and #5 Pepperdine on The Pilots took Gillon out of ro slow ir UP- l thought Jamie nant offensive threat, scoring 30 Friday, both by considerable mar­ the game early, allowing her only Shadian did a good job of con- of their 57 points. Twenty of confidence in this gins. two points in the first half, both trolling the tempo." them came in the second half and In the semi-finals against on free throws. However, the rest Renee Demirdjian's tough de- allowed the Pilots to catch up af­ team. They Pepperdine, USF got their first taste of the team was up to the chal- fense held Deana Lansing, who ter getting behind by as much as played their of tough tournament competition lenge and managed to take a three scored 32 points with six three 17 and were unable to take control of point lead into the locker-room at pointers against USF at Portland, jne i^y £)ons retUrned to the hearts out' the game until after half time. The to two points and only two three- ond half and first half consisted of quick-paced, half-time. court in tne seC —Mary Hile-Nepfel quickly built their aggressive play from both teams, 17 point lead in which allowed the Waves to control just over six min­ the pace and score 12 points off of utes. Andrea fore fouling out with 15 seconds USF turnovers, Kagie gave USF a left, her team down by three. "We appeared a bit frantic in second half boost From that point on the Lady the first half," commented for the second Dons held on to win this close Nepfel. "Pepperdine had a real straight game, game and become the first two- passion to win this game." scoring nine time winner of the WCC Gillon lead the Lady Dons in points in those tournament. the first half with 14 points in 17 first six minutes, "I think this was a with two driving gteat game for 40 lay-ups, a short minutes," Nepfel jumper and a said. "We both three pointer. made runs in the Kagie finished the game and those runs game with 16. tend to balance out. The Lady Dons Our run was just held the lead for four points longer." the majority ofthe "I had so much second half, but confidence in this after the TV time team," said co-head out at the 3:46 coach Mary Hile- mark with Port­ Nepfel. "They land down by 15, played their hearts the game took a out. There is noth­ surprising shift in ing left out on that their direction. floor. Our team de­ The Pilots put on fense won this a zone press which Renee Demirdjian streaks by her defender as the Lady Dons romp LMU 65-35; tournament." Valerie Gillon out did Player of the Year Laura forced the Lady Demirdjian scored 16 points in 24 minutes against the Lions Immediately fol- Sale with an automatic bid to the NCAA's

Page 20 March 7, 1996 WCC CHAMPIONS In the^ - - Short Run SECOND DANCE / / / / I So what exactly is up next for the minutes. However in the second / half foul trouble forced her to sit Lady Dons? Well, nobody will know out for much of the time, which for sure until Sunday afternoon when allowed Waves' center Lisa Siders the NCAA selection committee an­ to score 17 of her 23 points. Luckily for the Lady Dons, she nounces the pairings for the first round was the only Pepperdine player to ofthe tournament. score from the floor in the second half. At 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 the The Waves seemed tired in the decision on where USF will play will be second half after their attempt to announced on ESPN and everyone is run on USF in the first. The Lady Dons took advantage of invited to join the players and coaches their weak defense and quickly in the Koret Student Lounge for some built upon their four point (28- 24) half time lead to eventually food and fun (and the pairings). take a 17 point advantage. • The Dons' first-round game should Andrea Kagie led USF's run, take place on either Thursday, March scoring all of her 11 points in the second half, including three 14 or Friday, March 15 and probably three-point baskets to help the (as in without certainty) will be held Lady Dons earn a birth in the fi­ somewhere on the West Coast. nals with a 59-43 win. "We settled down and didn't turn the ball over as much in the second half," Nepfel said. Just a "Andrea's threes were a very big part ofthe game." Quick Look

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ment records with their lopsided first Watch for More Events! Possible 1st Pos6«Je!« Round Qame Round Gaii* round 65-35 win against Loyola

NCAA Selection Committee Announces First-Round Pairings

Sarah Wanless' inside game helped the Lady Dons into the ' ...We talked NCAA's

about our defense Demirdjian and Gillon lead the during the entire tournament and All Around Campus and today it came Lady Dons with 16 and 18 points will help them in their first round respectively in their first post sea­ NCAA tournament game, which I Going On... through for us' son game. LMU, who racked up will take place either Thursday ASUSF will be sponsoring a number —Bill Nepfel their first turnover before five sec­ March 14 or Friday March 15. onds had ticked off the clock, The destination and opponent of pre-game events throughout this finished the game with 30 turn­ will be announced this Sunday next week including: overs, 17 in the first half. night, live on ESPN. Marymount. The Lady Dons domi­ 'Free Popcorn in Crossroads: All week nated throughout the entire game "It was a good start for us," "I think being there once will be which received a place in the record Nepfel said. "[What] we talked a big step for us to prepare for this Crossroads will be giving out free books for largest winning margin, about was our defense, and today year's game," Nepfel said. The Lady popcorn in celebration of the Lady fewest points scored in a half (LMU's it came through for us." Dons lost to Arkansas 67-58 in the 12 point first half), and fewest points In fact the Lady Dons' defense first round ofthe 1995 NCAA tour­ Dons victory. scored in a game, 35 by LMU. was the key to their dominance nament in Seattle. •NCAA Raffle: Don't know about the prizes. Don't know about the time or place. Do know to keep your eyes peeled for posters and flyers • Celebration Rally. Same deal as the raffle. Watch for signs, especially on the wall by the Depot. -* • When game time rolls around, keep an eye on where you can go to see the team in action. Call ASUSF at x65l6 or the Foghorn at x6122 for showtimes. • The latest into is . always available by / calling USF's Sports \ / Information depart- \ / ment. Their hotline

The backcourt duo of Jamie Shadian (left) and Brittany Lindhe, took their play to new levels in the / number is 666-6USF. WCC Tournament \ March 7, 1996 Page 21 SPOPTSWEEK BPIEFLY

MEN'S GOLF The Lady Dons tennis team is led by the games in three doubles matches. both the PAC-10 schools from Arizona, fac­ • The USF men's golf team played the number one and number two players, On Friday the Dons were defeated by Cal ing the top-10 powerhouses of Stanford and Ardila Collegiate Golf Classic at the Carlton Sraddha Basynat and Rori Hewett who both State Ponoma6-l, with their only wins com­ Texas Christian before ending their trip down Oaks Country Club in Santee, California sport 2-4 singles records. Together at doubles ing at number one singles and number one south versus Loyola Marymount and and finished the first two rounds as of their record is 7-2. The doubles team of doubles. USF's Andres Bernhoff defeated Pepperdine. March 4. As a team, USF finished the first Melinda Schuetz and Nancy Bach also has a CPP's Mike Burgess 6-7, 6-0, 6-3. Bobby The Lady Dons then return home October 36 holes highly at 10th place out of a 19 respectable record of 5-4. Anne Navarro and • Vossoughi and Joey Sablan were doubles win­ 1 against Hawaii and then play Michigan team field with a total score of 621. Indi­ freshman My-yu Bach, sister of Nancy, round ners for USF. State on October 4. The Hilltoppers then vidually, USF's Erik Pounds placed in the out the top six. Coming up March 11, and 12 the Dons travel to the University of Washington before top 10 tied for seventh. Matt Parlato tied for USF also has to make up their matches will play Sacramento State and Gonzaga re­ another Washington foe, Gonzaga comes to 12th, Erik Hallgrimson tied for 14th, Ray with Sacramento State, Santa Clara and spectively. Both matches start at 2 p.m. and Negoesco on October 13. Otis tied for 18th, and Josh Levin tied for Southern Utah, which were all rained out, will be held at the Olympic Club. For the final six games, the Lady Dons stay 19th out of the 70-player field. The indi­ during the month of March. - Franki Fitterer in the Bay Area, splitting time between the vidual event was won by Kevin Marsh of "We beat Sacramento State 8-1 at the East Bay and their familar confines of WOMEN'S SOCCER Pepperdine and the team event was won by Davis tournament, so we are fully confident Negoesco Stadium. First they travel to the • The Women's Soccer team announced San Jose State. we can beat them again," Drocco said. East Bay on October 16 to Saint Mary's Col­ their schedule for the 1996 season, a season The match is scheduled for Friday at 2 lege, before playing another WCC foe at - Firoz Ullah filled with two top-10 powerhouses, an p.m. with Long Beach, and Tuesday the home versus San Diego on October 20. They WOMEN'S TENNIS NCAA champion runner-up and five PAC- 12th against Gonzaga will be played at an then end their final roadtrip ofthe season on • USF's women's tennis team, while still 10 schools. indoor tennis club in Pleasanton in the case October 25 at UC Berkeley. holding onto their 3-5 record, is looking for­ They will begin their fall season at of rain. The Hilltop then will be the site of the ward to playing two upcoming home Negoesco Stadium for a four-game home Lady Dons final three games at home versus matches after not playing a match since Feb­ MEN'S TENNIS stand beginning with UC Santa Barbara on UCLA on October 29, Montana on Novem­ ruary 25. Both Long Beach State and • The men's tennis team lost two matches August 31, then San Jose State on Septem­ ber 1 and Portland on November 8. This Gonzaga will be coming to Golden Gate Park last weekend to Santa Clara and Cal State ber 7, and Portland State on September 9 year's Pilots team lost in overtime in the in the next week. Pomona. before ending with WCC foe Santa Clara NCAA finals to Notre Dame. Another Bay "Long Beach will be a tough match," said Last Saturday USF was swept by fellow on September 11. They then travel on a Area note to mention is that Santa Clara Uni­ head coach John Drocco. "Gonzaga is usually West Coast Conference member Santa Clara, six-game road trip during the last half of versity will be hosting this year's Women's an automatic win, but who knows, they 7-0. The Dons managed to win two sets to­ the month of September. Soccer Final Four. could come out with a whole new team." tal in six singles matches, and won only four The roadtrip includes traveling through - Nidi Adler

.200 BA PLAYERS OF THE WEEK .49! SportsWeeH i ins John was the only real Brittany led the Lady Hi is offensive force for the Dons in the finals of ! By The Numbers 5000 Kh Dons versus Portland in the West Coast the first round of the Conference WOMEN'S BASKETBALL BOX SCORES SAN FRANCISCO 59, PEPPERDINE 43 WCC Tourney with 25 Tournament with 21 JOHN BRITTANY SAN FRANCISCO 65, LOYOLA MARYMOUNT 35 PEPP 24 19 43 points on 9-18 points, 6 rebounds USF 28 31 59 DUGGAN LINDHE LMU 12 23 35 shooting. and five steals. USF 32 33 65 March I, 1996 @ Toso Pavilion. Santa Clara. CA

February 29. 1996 @ Toso Pavilion. Santa Clara, CA PEPPERDINE

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT Min M-A M-A M-A O-T A TO Bk Stl PF Pts FG 3P FT 27 2-6 1-3 WCC Bailey 0-0 2-4 Min M-A M-A M-A O-T A TO Bk Stl PF Pts Rigley 25 1-2 0-0 0-0 0-1 Miller 24 3-7 0-0 l-l Siders 20 9-14 0-0 5-7 3-6 w mmm xm Gaines 33 4-8 0-0 2-4 I -10 0 s Godoy 38 2-6 0-1 0-3 0-4 Webb 40 3-12 0-1 0-3 1-4 2 4 Pierce 32 1-8 0-0 0-0 1-7 Ishikawa 26 2-3 0-0 0-0 2-3 Frank 28 2-6 0-0 2-3 1-5 SAN FRANCISCO 61, PORTLAND 57 MEN'S BASKETBALL BOX SCORE Guerrero 24 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-1 Walker 20 0-5 0-3 0-0 0-6 Caviezel 20 2-7 0-4 0-0 0-1 Sulenski 6 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 USF 28 33 61 PORTLAND 78, SAN FRANCISCO 72 10 0-3 1-2 0-0 Groholski 0-3 0-0 Stark I 0-0 0-0 0-0 UP 25 32 57 Kenny 15 0-2 0-0 2-2 l-l Mayes 3 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 UP 37 41 73 Hart 8 0-2 0-0 2-2 0-6 Team 0-1 March 3. 1996 @ Toso Pavilion, Santa Clara. CA USF 26 46 72 Team l-l Totals 17-49 0-6 9-17 6-33 5 20 3 8 20 43 March 2. 1996 @ Toso Pavilion. Santa Clara. CA Totals 14-45 0-8 7-121 7-31 7 30 2 9 23 35 SAN FRANCISCO 1st 2nd Game FG 3P FT Rb 1st 2nd Game M-A X M-A X M-A X M-A M-A M-A O-T PF Pts PORTLAND M-A % M-A % M-A X FG 10-27 37.0 7-23 31.8 17-49 34.7 Wanless l-l 0-0 3-4 3-7 3 5 FG 3P FT Rb FG 5-18 27.8 9-27 33.3 14-45 31.1 3PT 0-2 0.0 0-4 0.0 0-6 0.0 Demirdjian 4-6 0-1 2-5 1-8 1 10 Min M-A M-A M-A O-T A TO PF Pts 3PT 0-2 0.0 0-6 0.0 0-8 0.0 FT 4-7 57.1 5-10 SO.O 9-17 52.9 Gillon 1-7 0-0 2-3 3-7 2 3 4 Daniels 32 7-13 4-5 3-7 5 2 4 18 FT 2-4 50.0 5-8 62.5 7-12 58.3 Shadian 1-5 0-1 3-4 1-4 2 3 5 Brainard 31 7-16 2-2 0-3 SAN FRANCISCO Lindhe 7-13 0-1 7-9 1-8 0 2 21 Klosterman 27 3-5 6-6 5-8 SAN FRANCISCO FG Kagie 5-12 1-3 5-8 2-10 I 3 16 Andersen 30 4-12 1-2 2-6 FG Min M-A M-A M-A O-T A TO Bk Stl PF Pts Murdent 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2 0 Holton 30 2-6 2-4 0-0 Min M-A M-A M-A O-T A TO Bk Stl PF Pts Demirdjian 35 1-5 0-1 0-0 1-3 Team 2-2 2 Rainwater 8 0-2 0-0 2-3 Wanless 20 2-3 0-0 0-0 2-3 2 2 Wanless 13 0-5 0-0 4-4 3-7 Totals 22-33 3-46 6 27 5 II 17 61 King 20 4-12 2-2 0-3 Demirdjian 24 6-8 2-3 2-4 1-531 Gillon 7-11 0-0 6-8 2-9 Paiumbis 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 Gillon 26 6-10 0-0 6-7 3-9 0 I Shadian 2-7 0-1 3-6 2-5 1st 2nd Game Stonehouse 4 0-0 0-0 1-2 Shadian 28 2-4 0-1 2-5 0-2 2 2 Lindhe 2-8 0-0 3-5 3-9 M-A X M-A X M-A % Metoyer 10 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 Lindhe 28 3-9 0-1 2-2 2-7 3 3 Kagie 4-7 3-3 0-0 1-5 FG 7-23 30.4 12-23 52.2 19-46 41.3 Flicker 5 0-0 0-0 0-3 Kagie 25 0-4 0-1 2-3 0-4 I 3 Murdent 4-12 0-0 0-0 0-3 3PT 0-2 0.0 1-4 25.0 1-6 16.7 Team 17-21 Murdent 22 3-8 0-0 0-0 2-5 0 2 Nielsen 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 FT 14-17 82.4 8-16 50.0 22-3366.7 Totals 27-68 7-21 13-35 19 10 3 8 23 78 Itow 14 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 I I Team 2-3 I st 2nd Game Voiland 2 l-l 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 Totals 20-55 3- 16-23 14-44 15 17 4 10 18 59 PORTLAND M-A % M-A % M-A % Nielsen 8 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 2 FG 3P FT Rb FG 15-34 44.1 12-34 3S.3 27-68 39.7 Matthews 3 1-2 0-0 1-2 0-0 I 2 1st 2nd Game Min M-A M-A M-A O-T Sd 3PT 4-12 33.3 3-9 33.3 7-21 33.3 Team 0-3 M-A X M-A X M-A % Sale 35 12-21 3-6 3-4 0-3 3 FT 3-3 100.0 14-18 77.8 17-21 81.0 Totals 24-51 2-7 15-23 10-28 15 19 FG 9-30 30.0 11-25 44.0 20-55 36.4 Hepton 20 1-3 0-1 2-2 0-3 0 3PT 0-0 0.0 3-5 60.0 3-5 60.0 Toonen 30 2-13 0-0 0-0 1-6 1st 2nd Game FT 10-14 71.4 6-9 66.7 16-23 69.6 Petersen 27 1-2 0-0 1-3 0-4 SAN FRANCISCO M-A X M-A % M-A % Lansing 40 0-2 0-2 0-3 FG 3P FT Rb FG 10-23 43.5 14-28 50.0 24-51 47.1 Records: Pepp. 15-13. USF 21-7 Olson 3 0-0 0-0 2-4 1-2 Min M-A M-A M-A O-T A TO Bk Sd PF Pts 3PT 2-7 28.6 0-0 0.0 2-7 28.6 Green 15 0-2 0-0 6-6 102 Campbell 36 3-5 0-2 5-8 2-7 0 2 0 0 3 11 FT 10-16 62.5 5-7 71.4 15-23 65.2 Stein 24 2-5 0-1 0-0 0-2 Duggan 33 9-18 2-7 5-6 3-7 0 1 I 2 I 25 Pompili 5 l-l 0-0 0-0 0-1 Washington 26 2-6 0-0 0-0 1-5221044 Records: LMU 12-16. USF 20-7 Wiseman 0-0 3-0 0-0 0-0 Brass 23 0-1 0-14-5 0-3130044 Team 2-2 Walker 36 3-10 0-4 6-7 2-7 6 5 0 2 2 12 Totals 20-55 3-10 14-21 5-28 6 15 I 16 27 57 Galloway 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 l-l 0 0 0 0 I 0 Nodilo 29 2-8 2-6 8-8 0-4 2 1 I 2 2 14

1st 2nd Game Colter 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0010030 Do You Have Sports Scores? M-A X M-A X M-A % Nees 9 1-3 0-0 0-01-3000012 FG 9-22 40.9 11-33 33.3 20-55 36.4 Team 2-4 2 For Any Sport? Suggestions? 3PT 1-3 33.3 2-7 28.6 3-10 30.0 Totals 20-51 4-20 28-34 12-41 I 117 3 6 21 72 FT 6-11 54.5 8-10 80.0 14-21 66.7 Call 415-666-6122 1st 2nd Game Records: UP 23-6. USF 22-7 M-A X M-A % M-A X Fax 415-666-2751 OR FG 4-21 19.0 16-30 53.3 20-51 39 2 E-Mail 3PT 0-7 0.0 4-13 30.8 4-20 20.0 FT 18-21 85.7 10-13 76.9 28-34 82.4 [email protected] Records: UP 17-10. USF 15-11

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IJOO*** With the discipline, the biggest test was the ,rt ii. I ! rumored-to-be-uncoachable Walker. But Mathews passed with flying colors. Juma took to the authority and is a much better all- around player by being more controlled and taking better shots. With desire, we found the Dons winning more because they played harder, especially in the second half. Some incredible comebacks or fast relief from the nagging ache of taxes, we As the nation's largest retirement system, based on assets were staged this season...but not after the Frecommend TIAA-CREF SRAs. SRAs are tax-deferred under management, we otter a wide range of allocation annuities designed to help build additional assets —money that choices — from the TIAA Traditional Annuity, which half-time "discussion." can help make the difference between living and living well guarantees principal and interest (backed by the company's With defense, there is no need for elabora­ after your working years are over. claims-paying ability), to TIAA-CREF's diversified variable Contributions to your SRAs are deducted from your salary annuity accounts. And our expenses are very low,0 which tion. Mathews had to emphasize this because on a pretax basis. That lowers your current taxable income, so means more of your money goes toward improving your the talent wasn't there. Only if the Dons you start saving on federal and, in most cases, state and local future financial health. played tenacious defense and slowed the income taxes right away. What's more, any earnings on your To find out more, call 1 800 842-2888. We'll send you a SRAs are also tax-deferred until you receive them as income. complete SRA information kit, plus a free slide calculator that tempo down did they win. That can make a big difference in how painful your tax bill is shows you how much SRAs can lower your taxes. Mathews didn't win Coach-of-the-Year every year. Call today — it couldn't hurt. honors, but the future looks promising. As soon as he brings in his players and the top mSk talent he has recruited, we can win games in Ensuring the future for those who shape it. " the 70s and 80s and still play the similar type of defense we saw this year. •Standard d Poor'j Insurance Rating Analysis, 1995; Lipper Analytical Services, inc., Upper-DirectorsAnalytical Data, 1995 (Quarterly). CREF certificate* are distributed by TIAA-CREF Individual and Institutional Services, Inc. For more complete information, including charges \ and expenses, call 1 800-842-2733, ext. 5509, for a current CREF prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money. / And get to that Monday final we all have IX A been waiting for.

March 7, 1996 Page 23 Volume 92, Issue 1 5 Son Francisco Page 24 For up-to-the-minute schedules, and high­ WCC Picks lights about the Dons, call the USF Sports Hotline I FOGHORN | a Winner: at (415) 666-6USF (x6873). Comments? Ques­ Read all about tions? Call the foghorn at (415) 666-6122, fax us the Lady Dons crash course at 666-2751. e-mail us through the at sportsweek@ WCC foghorn.usfca.edu or Tournament on page 20. stop by the office in Lower Level Phelan, SportsWeek Players of the Week Page 22 Russell Strohmann Page 23 Dons' Ship Gets Capsized in Tournament

NIALL ADLER "It was frustrating for me when the best SportsWeek Editor player on the team can't score a point in the first 20 minutes," Walker said in the post- MEN'S BASKETBALL game press conference. The Hilltoppers, under first year head For Portland, Rick Brainard hit four three coach Phil Mathews, ended their season on a pointers from beyond the arc for 20 points down note as they were upset by number-five while Lemont Daniels had 18 points. seeded Portland (who went on to beat num­ The only player to step it up in the first ber-two Gonzaga in the WCC finals) 78-72. half and in the game was John Duggan, who Even with a valiant effort in the second half had 11 points at the half and 25 for the game. in which they outscored the Pilots 45-41 and Duggan also contributed seven rebounds (a shot 53.3 percent compared to UP's 35.3 per­ team high with Zerrick Campbell and Gerald cent, they could not recover from their first Walker), two steals and one blocked shot. half sluggishness. But one major setback for Mathews first "I don't know what it was," Mathews said playoff game was the knee injury to forward on his team's slow start. "It wasn't that we Jason Johnson, during Thursday's practice. were ready to play but I think Portland con­ The injury occured when Johnson went up tributed to that because they came out with for a rebound with Mark Nees. a higher focus and concentration, which got "It was a factor on defense because we them off to a great start." would have loved to have him," Mathews That great start did contribute to a 37-46 said. "That's not an excuse because we should halftime lead in which the Pilots held USF to have compensated and someone else should 19.0 percent shooting. But what kept the have stepped up." Dons close was their 18 made free throws in In Walker's final collegiate game he shot 3- 21 attempts, which kept their 4-21 shooting 10, had six assists, five turnovers, two steals somewhat out of the picture. But Gerald and 12 points. The other two seniors didn't Walker was held to 0 points in the first half, fare much better Ryan Brass left the Hilltop which Walker, after the game, was very disap­ with only four points and one assist while

pointed about. please see "Dons," page nineteen After a slow first half, John Duggan's 25 points could not keep the Dons a float Drenched Benedetti Gives Dons Chance to Recoup Left-Fielder Gabriele Out Until Late March — Catcher Quittner Back Next Week

NIALL ADLER the hand at UC Berkeley. The pitch that side­ for x-rays on March 12, he'll have a 99 percent poned last Tuesday and will most likely be re­ SportsWeek Editor lined Gabriele broke the bone just above the chance ofbeing cleared to come back into the scheduled for later in the season. But the BASEBALL pinky on his right hand. lineup. Diamond Dons did recently add two games to Hill said he was optimistic that Gabriele may Quittner, who hit .379 last year, with 30 their schedule. They played at Cal State Hay­ As rain continued to drench Benedetti be ready for limited action when the Hilltop RBI's and five doubles at Allan Hancock Junior ward yesterday and will play at San Francisco Diamond, games were either postponed or travels to Santa Clara for a three game series College, can move into the lineup at either des­ State on Sunday in a tematch ofthe two clubs, canceled and third-year coach Rich Hill beginning March 22. ignated hitter, first base or his more comfortable in which the Dons pulled out a 7-5 win at found out his second leading hitter, Rob "We're looking forward to getting him back position behind the plate. home earlier in the season. Gabriele, will not be 100 percent until the in the lineup," Hill said on Gabriele. "But when Quittner's return is good news for the Dons The Diamond Dons will then come home to home series against Pepperdine on March 29. one guy goes down, an opportunity for some­ and maybe bad news for catcher Josh Nowlin play their originally scheduled game versus San However Hill did receive good news about one else comes up." who has recendy replaced Ted Turkington as the Jose State on Tuesday March 12. With the lat­ junior college all-American catcher Peter In the meantime, utility man Troy number one catcher. est rainout the Dons season now has three Quittner, who has been out of action since a Nakamura, who's hitting .200 on the season, "Josh has provided a spark offensively games "up in the air," and one game at Cal State summer automobile accident. will split time with outfielder/first baseman and has made the most of his opportunity," Northridge canceled, so the extra games added USF needs all the help they can get after los­ Matt Purkiss, who's only at .176 on the year. Hill said. "It's good to see him doing some and intra-squad games later this week are a ing four of their last five, including an 11-5 loss This move will put .071 hitter Aaron Hempel damage." must. to number-four ranked UC Berkeley. back in the lineup at first base. Nowlin, who has started three of the five When asked about how the latest rainout has Gabriele had been hitting .370 on the year, "For a team to be successful, people off the games he's played in this year, is hiring .286 with affected his team Hill said, "It's a tough ques­ second only to Jermaine Clark's .420, scored bench are going to have to do the job," Hill said. two doubles, a home run versus UC Berkeley, tion. I never want to use the rain as an excuse," eight times, driven in five runs, and stole five But Hill does see good news on the horizon and a .643 slugging percentage. but it helped rest the tired arms of his over­ bases. with Quittner back earlier then suspected. Ac­ As a result ofthe rainy conditions, the Dons worked pitching staff and "if anything, it's going Gabriele suffered the injury after being hit on cording to Quittnet himself, when he goes in most recent game versus Chico State was post­ to help." SCOREBOARD CALENDAR Women's Basketball Sun. March 10 TBA at Koret Center Lounge 4:00 PM Women's Basketball Baseball Mon., Mar. 1 1 at San Francisco State 2:00 PM USF 65, LMU 35 Tues., Mar. 12 SAN JOSE STATE 2:00 PM USF 59, Pepperdine 43 Sat, Mar. 16 CORNELL (DH) 11:00 PM MnrTu., Mar. 18-19 S. UTAH STATE 2:00 PM USF 61, Portland 57 Women's Tennis Fri., Mar. 8 LONG BEACH ST. 1:30 PM Men's Basketball Thur. Mar. 15 SACRAMENTO ST. 2:00 PM Fri., Mar. 16 CS NORTHRIDGE 2:00 PM Portland 78, USF 72 Sun., Mar. 17 S. UTAH 11:00 AM Tues., Mar. 19 UC SANTA CRUZ 2:00 PM Baseball MnrTu., Mar. 11-12 at San Diego State All Day