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October 6, 2005 Fordham University at Lincoln Center Volume XXIV, Issue 3 Admin, denies Fordham to pro-choice ties drop Social led to speaker Security as cancellation primary ID By Natalie Rodriguez By Laura Di Orio Features Editor News Editor

Fordham administrators deny that Students at Fordham University the cancellation of a lecture on Irish will no longer have to worry as immigration by a high-profile schol- much about identity theft. Begin- ar and Irish politician was related ning Oct. 24, Fordham will is- to her affiliation with Ireland's pro- sue new Fordham Identification choice movement, Safe and Legal. Numbers (FIDN) that will re- Ivana Bacik, professor oflaw at the place Social Security numbers as University of Dublin's Trinity Col- the primary identification num- lege, was scheduled to give the inau- ber for all students. gural address of a lecture series put Students will be able to use together by Fordham's Irish Studies their FIDN, a randomly gener- Institute on Sept. 29. According to ated eight-digit number, for ac- several Fordham administrators, cessing OASIS. the event was cancelled due to a "Identity theft has become a last-minute family emergency with Benjamin Traslavina/The Observer serious problem throughout the the alumni sponsors of the John M. College students made up a large portion of the attendance at SepL 24's anti-war rally in Washington, D.C. nation facilitated by the wide- Kehoe and Mollie Denning Kehoe spread use of Social Security Lecture Series, Veronica Kehoe, numbers as a primary basis for FCLC '02, and Jack Kehoe, FCRH Anti-war protestors continue to rally on identification," Gene Fein, senior '60andFCLC85. By Benjamin Traslavina East coast, with legions of activ- activists tried to exit the Ellipse, a associate director of technology "Because of personal health prob- Contributing Writer ists. Months of planning from liter- city green-like plaza, where they of Fordham's Enrollment Group, lems with the family, the Kehoes felt ally hundreds of organizations had had initially gathered. The phrase said in a letter to the univer- that they could not host the event and Benjamin Translavina, FCLC' culminated to what organizers es- circulating through the crowd was sity community. "The use of the •asked if we could move the inaugural '09, has been active and interested timate was an attendance of more "surround the White House." In ^FIDN reduces the risk of others to another time," said the Rev. Robert in politics since the 2000 election. than 100,000 people from around1 fact, passing the White House was gaining access to your personal R. Grimes, S.J., dean of FCLC. He has covered political rallies the country. a privilege which was permitted information." Assistant Vice President of Pub- and events since high school. Last This was the national anti-war in this rally, for the first time in Students will receive their new lic Affairs Elizabeth Schmalz said, year, he covered the Republican rally against the continued occupa- years. FIDN in the mail by the middle of "the university felt compelled to National Convention in New York tion of Iraq, as well as a plethora Heather Cottin, a veteran activist October. Resident students will not hold the lecture in [the Kehoes'] City. He spent the weekend of Sept. of other issues. It was put together and Hofstra University alum, said receive their letter at their off- absence since they wanted so much 24 at the anti-war rally in Wash- primarily by the three anti-war that she had "never seen so many campus or residence hall address, to attend." The Kehoes donated ington, D.C. movement giants: Troops Out buses going to Washington, even and commuters will receive their the money to fund an entire year's Now Coalition, United for Peace during Vietnam." letter at their permanent address. worth of lectures in memory of Mr. WASHINGTON—A cloudy sky, and Justice, and Act Now to Stop Among these 100,000 people, Fein also urged students to keep Kehoe's father, according to Grimes which promised rain, hung over the War and End Racism. This was there was a significant number of their FIDN confidential as to en- and Schmalz. nation's capital on the morning of the country's political catharsis, college students from virtually all sure no one else will have1 access to An e-mail was subsequently sent Sept. 24. In the streets an armada charged with emotion, in the wake over the nation. The motivation their personal information and re- to Bacik on Fri., Sept. 24 informing of buses unloaded thousands upon of so much. and expectations of these students cords. Once the FIDN has become her of the emergency and that her thousands of protestors. Trains, The number of protestors swelled was surprisingly consistent. , effective, Social Security numbers lecture had been cancelled, accord- packed like the number one line at to such size, that for nearly half-an- Rachael of Durham Tech, in- will no longer be accepted when ing to Grimes. 4:00 p.m., arrived from all over the hour there was human gridlock, as see ANTI-WAR on pg. 03 logging in to OASIS. • Due to time differences, the e-mail was not received until Monday, ac- Rose Hill cording to Bacik. "Of course, lam Howie Day plays at Rose Hill campus very sorry to hear about the illness, student raped By Dave Graver but I cannot accept that reason as By Monique Diman Assistant Arts & Culture Editor sufficient," said Bacik, who alleged News Editor that an earlier dialogue about her Rising singer/songwriter pro-choice affiliations make her ROSE HILL—A student en- Howie Day played at the Lom- doubt the reasons given by Fordham rolled in Fordham College at Rose bardi Field House on Oct. 1 as administration. Hill was raped in the early morning the Verizon Wireless Music Un- Bacik told The Observer she re- hours on Sept. 23 as she entered leashed Campus Tour set down ceived a request by e-mail on Sept. her off-campus apartment. on Fordham University's Rose 22 asking her not to speak about The 20-year-old student who Hill Campus. abortion at her lecture, due to con- lives on Belmont Ave., was as- The Concert Committee of cerns that had been raised from the saulted by a man with a pipe in his Rose Hill's Campus Activities sponsoring couple about her af- possession, according to published Board (CAB) co-sponsored the filiation with a pro-choice group. "I reports. Police arrested Mercelino event. Co-Chair of the Con- was simply told that my comments Cortez, 20, during the attack. cert Committee Brian Carney, should not stray from immigration," "The police were summoned and FCRH '06, explained that the Bacik said. "I was surprised and their immediate response resulted co-sponsorship allowed the Music Unleashed/Vertzon Wireless concerned about this, but since I had concert to also function as a in the arrest of the perpetrator," Howie Day and the Music Unleashed campus tour hit Rose Hill on Oct 1 - not intended to speak about or even said John Carroll, director of secu- Hurricane Katrina relief effort mention abortion anyway, I agreed rity for Fordham University. "The event. two album catalogue as well as said they believed the Rose Hill to this." student was treated at an area hos- With a suggested donation en- cover songs. concert was his best tour perfor- Schmalz and Gale Swiontkows- pital and released the same morn- trance, approximately $750 was Notably, the i troubadour mance to date, ki, director of the Institute of Irish ing. She is receiving continual care raise by CAB, Around 1,000 charged along with his own Day's first album, "Austra- Studies, both state that the e-mail and is with her family. people attended the event. rendition of Celine Dion's "Ti- lia" came put in 2000, He sold in question, which was sent by an "The University is grateful for the Following his opening act, fe- tanic" soundtrack hit "My Heart 30,000 albums before being Irish Studies administrator, did not swift action of the NYPD and for male singer/songwriter Tristan Will Go On." signed by Epic Records. ask Bucik to withhold comments on their continued vigilance in keep- Prettyman, Day entertained the Although the size of the venue His next album, "Stop All The abortion, but instead raised concerns ing our neighborhood as safe as crowd with an 80-minutc set may have been a vacuum on his World Now" was recorded in 20 soo SPEAKER pg. 04 possible," Carroll added. • that included tracks from his sound, Day's production crew 03. • 02 NEWS | October 06,2005 I THE OBSERVER fordhamobserver.com Pledge of Allegiance to be eliminated from some schools By EmiFy Genao not believe in God (and indeed INSIDE Staff Writer some see it as promoting a spe- U.S. District Judge Lawrence. cific God, a Christian God)." THE OBSERVER Karlton in San Francisco "ruled Michael Gonzalez, FCLC '07, on Sept. 14 that the Pledge of Al- who is majoring in education, legiance should, not be recited in agrees with Karlton's decision. "I public schools because of its ref- believe that [Newdow] should get DEAN'S erence to God. Attorney General justice out o/ it, which would be Alberto Gonzales said the Justice that 'under God' be taken out of Department will fight to overturn the Pledge of Allegiance," he said. LIST the court decision. "The government fighting it is3 Karlton "ruled that the pledge's wrong. They should take into con- reference to one nation 'under sideration all sides, including their DILEMMA God1 violates school children's own. However, everyone involved right to be 'free from a coercive should come to an agreement on requirement to affirm God,'" ac- the situation. My solution would Opinions, Pg. 5 cording to a CNN article. be to omit those words, 'under The case was originally brought God.'" forth by Michael Newdow, an Cassandra Weir, Marymount atheist who sued on the behalf of '09, an education major, is famil- his elementary school daughter. iar with the debate. "I've actually Newdow, a doctor and attorney, had this conversation before about EXPLORING brought forth a similar case on be- the pledge and it being unconsti- half of three other parents and their tutional," said Weir. "It is absurd families in 2002, the article said. to think that a parent would take ONLINE Susan Beck, associate professor it that far as to have it basically of political science at FCLC, looks abolished in schools. I understand at it from both points of view. that religion is not supposed to be DATING "The conservative view is that the taught in public schools, however, plus words 'under God' are constitu- saying the pledge isn't teaching tional because they reflect the role religion. We are brought up know- of God in the American founding, ing the pledge. Also, it doesn't MAKING and they stand for what America is specify what 'god' they are talk- all about," she said. "They do not ing about. And some students opt s*ee any violation of the separation out of saying the pledge." Marika Robak/The Observer Students at public schools may no longer recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. THE of church and state, but readily ad- Beck also shed light on what mit that they want to bring religion could be the real significance of turies old principles.' This case is quences. For example, if the back into the public sphere." the case. "As in many constitu- more important symbolically than Supreme Court were to rule that ROCK BAND Beck added, "The opponents of tional cases, there is controversy it is in the day to day lives of most the phrase violates the separa- the phrase see it as exactly that over what the Constitution origi- Americans. tion of church and state, it would — a violation of the principle of nally said, and how it should be "However, don't underestimate undoubtedly spark a firestorm Features, Pg. 9 the separation of church and state, applied," she said. "So yes, there the power of symbols. They can within conservative circles," because it 'coerces' those who do is always an examination of 'cen- have significant political conse- said Beck. • .!-..'.' -..-I; .it -•• Fordham professors test out free textbook service By Lauren Dollard ing Financial Management this textbooks to students for free." fordable alternatives to the tradi- INSIDE StaffWriter semester are using the textbook Freeload Press relies solely tional textbook model for the past College textbooks are one of the Fundamentals of Financial Man- on corporate sponsorship to get 10 years." — THE — most expensive parts of a college agement 2e, and it is download- their textbooks published. There According to Doran, the pub- education. An average student able free through Freeload Press. is no cost to the student, and the lishers of Freeload Press met with may spend up to $900 a semes- Written by GBA professors Frank textbooks are downloaded from a few academics who had devel- NEW YORK ter on books alone, according to Werner and James Stoner, this Freeloadpress.com. They are a oped an advertising model, and to- Freeload Press.com. j/he idea of a1 book comes with a test bank, an publisher dedicated to "liberating gether they gathered people from free textbook may seem unbeliev- instructor's guide to teaching the the textbook", says the website. the media world to help them FILM able to some, but here at Fordham, cases, a solutions manual, and "Freeload Press is the result of make their model and idea attrac- there are six professors who are PowerPoint slides. a unique collaboration of publish- tive to sponsors. using a book published by Free- "Freeload Press contacted me, ers, academics, and media execu- As Doran suggested, Freeload FESTIVAL load Press, which is available on- and I thought the idea behind them tives," said Tom Doran, CEO and Press is like a newspaper or maga- line, for free. was wonderful," said Werner. "I founder of Freeload Press. "We zine, where advertising provides Arts, Pg. 13 Fordham students who are tak- was really excited about bringing had been tinkering with more af- seeTREE TEXTBOOK SERVICE pg. 04 Fordham reaches contract to sell Calendar of Events land parcel to fund Master Plan 'BLACK @ Lincoln Center By Joe DeLessio the planned building, will not be Managing Editor known until after the approval Fri.,fM7 Fordham is in contract to sell a process, which will determine the HAWKS AND parcel of land at 62nd Street and number of square feet of floor area batting skills! Join, Campus Activities Board (CAB) in their Homerun Derby in Central Amsterdam Avenue to help fund permitted on the parcel, Byrne said. Park, where you could win prizes. Sign up for this event in LL408. its proposed $1 billion Master He said the price per square foot BIBLES' Plan, according to Brian Byrne, was confidential until the contract Wed., Oct. 12 the university's vice president for is consummated but did say that the -Show you care by donating to the American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer fund on administration. Byrne added that a price was "a very attractive one." Literary, Pg. 16 the Plaza from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. This event is sponsored by SPARC. New York Post report that said the Byrne said he expects that con- university has reached a contract to struction would begin shortly af- Thurs., Oct 13 sell both that parcel and another at ter the sale is finalized, which he -Enjoy a Pan-Asian dinner at the Upper West Side's River restaurant Those who sign 60th Street and Amsterdam Avenue said could happen sometime next up for the dinner in LL40B will meet in the Lowenstein Lobby at 6 p.m. Sponsored by was not true. year. He also said that the process THE RETORN CAB. Byrne said that the sale will not of selling the parcel on 60th Street be finalized until after the Master and Amsterdam Avenue will not Sat, Oct 15 Plan goes through the Uniform begin until after construction on -OF- -Come cheer on the Fordham Rams as they battle Harvard In a water polo matchl Land Use Review Procedure and the water tunnel under 60th Street Sign up in LL40B for this event, and meet CAB in the Lowen9teln Lobby at 7 p.m. - the city approval process. The con- is completed. tract for the parcel was reached Byrne added that one agreement THENHL Tues., Oct 18 with Continental Properties, and which required Fordham to use its -Show your creative side and Join SPARC and PARty for a trip to Our Name is Mud at the site will be used for residential Lincoln Center land for education- 5 p.m. Sign up In LL408 starting Oct. 6. apartments. al use has expired and that another Sports, Pg. 20 The total sale price, which is similar agreement expires in Janu- Portions of this calendar arc courtesy of the Office of Student Activities. based on the total floor area of ary 2006. • fordhamobserver.com THE OBSERVER October 06,20051 NEWS 03 Anti-war protestors continue to rally on in Washington continued from front page cities abroad, held rallies corresponding with Durham, N.C., identified her motivation as the one in Washington. "Bush being elected president and starting a Not to be outdone, many pro-war protes- war." tors also made their presence known in stark Lydia, a recent graduate from Holyoke contrast with the anti-war protestors. For University in Connecticut, said, "I hope that several blocks at the end of Pennsylvania Av- the rally will bring more attention to the enue South, there was a tense scene as police multi-faceted problems in Iraq" in response in riot gear maintained a boundary between to the question of what she hoped the rally the anti-war and pro-war activists. Epithets would accomplish. Pragmatic goals seemed were screamed on either side creating a pal- to be the tone. pable atmosphere of pressure. While several Whereas many college students came in- soldiers in uniform marched as part of the dividually, others attended the rally affiliated anti-war rally, military families stood at the with groups from their campuses. The Cam- other side of the barricade. The following pus Anti-War Network, a federation of anti- day, an estimated 10,000 pro-war activists war groups from across the country, claimed came out to hold another counter rally. to have 2,000 people marching behind their Religion seemed to be a dominate motif banner. Students from schools in New York, on both sides of the barricade. Marching such as Columbia University, SUNY Gen- with the anti-war protestors were members eseo, Cornell University and RIT, were of Pax Christi ("Peace of Christ"), a Catho- contingent to this group, as well as students lic anti-war group. Their stated purpose was from universities as far flung as Stanford and to "strive to create a world that reflects the the California University of Santa Cruz. Peace, of Christ by exploring, articulating The de facto spokesperson for the orga- and witnessing to the call of Christian non- nization, Monique Dahl of Columbia Uni- violence." versity, succinctly explained the coalition as Conversely, there was a man who said his Benjamin Tradavina/Ttie Observer "a grassroots national anti-war organization purpose at the rally was "to preach about Approximately 100,000 people marched on toward Capitol Hill at the anti-war rally. who are organizing on high schools and col- Jesus and to support the troops and George lege campuses across the country." Bush." shirts read, "Broken Levees are WMDs" and money into rebuilding our communities: American University's social justice club, It's notable to mention, though, that despite "Make Levees not War." the ones natural disasters destroy with your which was several dozen strong, came out some tensions and the charged atmosphere, Furthermore, many speakers during the help, and the ones which your callous and to show their dissent of the war. In question- the rally was almost completely peaceful. rally in the Ellipse made it a point to men- racist war economy are decimating." ing some members, as the rally turned on to Captain McClain of the Washington Police tion, if not focus on, the devastation Katrina Needless to say, as the buses pulled out 15th Street, they commented on the extreme Department said that everything had been has caused. Representative Cynthia McKin- and tired student activists began their jour- political charge that was present on their "very peaceful. ney (D-Georgia) vehemently struck out and neys back to their respective campuses, our campus. "With a crowd like this we usually don't declared, "When hurricane surviyors had nation's contention&reMined. Student par- Another youth organization present was get arrests," McClain said. "There's been lost everything, sybaritic men wrapped in ticipation was broadly based and held a sig- Fight Imperialism Stand Together (FIST). some graffiti sprayed, but if that's the worst self-righteousness worked to save their jobs nificant presence. The New York area chapter was made up of of it th§n we're doing pretty well." instead of the people." •Still, others felt that the presence of youth high school students from schools through- Hurricane Katrina was evidently on ev- Cindy Sheehan, the highlight of the speak- and college students in the rally and in the out the city, as well as college students from eryone's mind—some have even suggested ers for many, came to the podium later, march was not as prevalent as in the past. universities in the New York City area. that the turnout was partly because of the re* and gave an equally biting speech as Rep- Heather Cottin, an organizer for the Long- A fIST member who identified himself as sentment Katrina initiated. resentative McKinney. During the speech, Island chapter of the Troops Out Now Co- Mike said of their purpose, "Together with Part of The Troops Out Now Coalition's she contrasted our founding father George alition, said that in comparison to the Viet- the international movement, [we] want to stated purpose was, in fact, to "show solidar- Washington, the namesake of'the city, "to nam era movement there are far fewer stu- show how we feel, that there is solidarity, and ity with the victims of Katrina." President George W. Bush. Toward the end i dents. "At a rally we were happy if we saw a we are moving toward change." His state- Considering, that Rita was rolling over of the speech she said, "We will never rest grown-up," Cottin said. "Here it was 50-50. ment speaks to the fact that rallies in many Texas at the time of the rally, the destruction until you bring our young people home from What your generation is facing is much more other cities throughout the U.S., as well as of Katrina was certainly a factor. Some T- the Middle East and until you start putting difficult than what my generation faced." • Fordham students debut Catholicism magazine NEWS IN BRIEF By Nancy Young stein said. many reasons. "As a Catholic Staff Writer "We will provide the informa- and Jesuit university, Fordham METRO nated Harriet Miers to tion, start the debate, and invite not only provides the means of -Plans for the International take Justice Sandra Day What does it mean to be a Cath- the readers to continue these educating students socially and Freedom Center at the World O'Connor's seat in the U.S. olic? Joe Hochstein, FCRH '07, thoughts and hopefully respond intellectually, but religiously Trade Center site have been Supreme Court. Bush made is one of the students attempting as well. This publication will help and spiritually as well," he said. canceled by Governor George the announcement dh Oct. 3. to answer this question in a new to establish a platform for us to "I feel that this magazine con- Pataki. Pataki said the center Though never a judge, Miers student-inspired and run Catho- critically think about ourselves, tinues that mission and works to had too much opposition, spe- was the first woman to head lic magazine entitled Continuing the world, the Catholic religion, explore how religion and spiri- cifically from family members the State bar of Texas. Creation. and the Catholic Church." tuality can be incorporated into of Sept. 11 victims. Hochstein is an English and The magazine, Hochstein em- the social and intellectual as- INTERNATIONAL visual arts major and is also in- phasized, will be a "student-fu- pects of a person." -Judith Miller, The New -Algerian Interior Minister volved in the American Catholic eled publication." Therefore, most The response from administra- York Times reporter who Noureddine Zerhouni said Studies Program. Considering a of the articles will be written by tion has been positive thus far, refused to reveal the that 97.4 percent of career in publishing, Hochstein students. "We are definitely open according to Hochstein. "Father source who outed voters supported sought advice from Peter An- to the faculty writing articles, but Mark Massa; who is the co-di- undercover CIA "charter for drews, who works for the Cur- at the same time we want to make rector of the Curran Center, agent Valerie peace and ran Center for American Catholic sure that it is the student hody has been very supportive and Plame, was re- national rec- Studies, about writing for Catho- which will be the driving force of encouraging of this publicaton leased from onciliation," lic publications. Andrews, Hoch- the publication," he said. since I first proposed the idea," prison on Sept. taking a step stein said, suggested starting a Hochstein said that the staff of Hochstein said. 29. Miller had in ending the Catholic magazine on campus. the magazine is not yet complete, Hochstein said he feels the been in jail for civil war that The original concept for the although they do have six or sev- magazine will generate a lot of 85 days when she has lasted 13 magazine was to answer ques- en people currently at work on the interest on campus. "I think that testified and named years. One hundred tions about Catholicism that first issue, which he hopes will be there are many students who her source as Vice Presi- fifty thousand lives have the student body might have. out by the end of October. come from a Catholic back- dent Dick Cheney's chief of been lost in the conflict. Hochstein explained that it then The staff, Hochstein said, plans ground and would respond well staff, "Scooter" Libby. evolved into a publication that to produce two issues per semes- to a source for actively talking to -Results from a Septem- would not only answer questions, ter, which will be free to all stu- other students about religion and NATIONAL ' ber 2005 satellite image but also propose further ques- dents. If popularity causes the de- faith," he said. -Chief Justice John. G. shows that melting in the tions with the hope of encourag- mand to increase, then they will Roxanne De La Torre, FCRH Roberts was sworn in on Artie began 17 days earlier ing continued religious thought put out more. Hochstein said he '09, said, "I think it's great that Sept. 29. The Supreme than usual, according to the among students. hopes to have a wide distribution students are taking the initiative Court's new term began on Associated Press. Research- "This publication will act as for the magazine so that it will be to create a forum where concerns Oct. 3 with Roberts seated ers say 2.06 million square the means for dialogue among available all over the university. about the Catholic faith can be in the chair formerly occu- miles of ice measured as of the student body on what we con- Establishing a magazine of discussed and debated in an orga- pied by the late Justice Wil- Sept. 19 is the lowest cover- sider Catholicism to be and how this.nature at Fordham, Hoch- nized atmosphere, I'd definitely liam Rehnquist. age since they began record- one is a Catholic person," Hoch- stein said, is important for read it." • -President Bush nomi- ing in 1978. • 04 NEWS October 06,20051 THE OBSERVER fordhamobserver.com Democratic leaders back Ferrer; candidate still trailing Bloomberg in polls By Coryn Brown Ferrer's campaign proposes to to politicize Bloomberg's leadership Staff Writer increase high school graduation in during the events of Sept. 11, ac- public schools by 50,000 students cording to The Times. Bloomberg's As Democratic City Council- and create affordable housing in camp pulled the ad Sept. 23, shortly man Anthony Weiner conceded in New York by reserving 30 percent after its dissemination to thousands primary defeat on Sept. 14, former of newly built units for low-income ofhouseholds. Bronx Borough President Fernando populations, according to the New Still, with a 12 percent lead over Ferrer ducked a bellicose inner-party Yorkers For Ferrer Association. Ferrer, Bloomberg injunctions an runoff to join incumbent Michael Yet criticisms abound regarding eight-figure campaign fund to fur- Bloomberg on the ballot for the Nov. Ferrer's showmanship. ther cull the liberal vote. 5 mayoral elections. On Sept 3, The New York Times "Obviously, Fernando Ferrer is What followed this victory for Fer- tossed a tepid endorsement to the going to look for his core support rer were endorsements from every Ferrer camp, stating, "Inanimate ob- among democratic minority voters," region of the high brow New York jects have been as dynamic as Mr. said Bruce Berg, chair of political sci- liberal globe. On Sept. 16, senators Ferrer, who made a few gaffes early ence at Fordham's Rose Hill campus. Hillary Clinton and Chuck Schum- on and then retreated into a cocoon "That's where the battleground for a er announced their backing of the of sound bites." lot of the votes is going to take place. democratic nominee. On Sept 20, These "gaffes" include a statement So if Mayor Bloomberg can deprive Dennis Riviera, president of SEIU made by Ferrer concerning the 1999 Fernando Ferrer of some of the minor- Local 119, the city's largest union police shooting and murder of Ama- ity democratic voters, then he stands a of healthcare workers, gave his en- dou Diallo, an unarmed African im- very good chance of winning." dorsement on behalf of the union. migrant. According to WNBC News, Bloomberg, whose administra- Then, on Sept 23, former mayor Ferrer reported the incident as "not a tion increased city funding to public David Dinkins declared his support crime" while fielding questions at a schools by a reported $2.5 billion of Ferrer from the steps of City Hall. public appearance in March. since 2002, recently announced a 10 Feirei2005.com But even with scores of democratic "I'm surprised that [Ferrer] won percent increase in testing scores for Fernando Ferrer will face New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in November. gentry fueling his ascent to Grade the primary after saying something the fourth grade state math exam in Mansion, Ferrer still trails Bloomberg that ignorant," said Danielle Browne, which Latino and African-American Still, it's Ferrer who expects the announced his endorsement Sept by 14 percent, according to recent FCLC '07. "Minorities are his [vot- students constituted the highest im- largest liberal voter turnout, espe- 12, Ferrer is making his bid to be the polls released by Quinnipiac Univer- ing] base." proved demographic, he pointed in a cially from minorities. During his first Latino mayor of New York. sity. The public, alas, is less inclined. Not to be outdone, Bloomberg press release Sept. 22. tenure as Borough President, the But whether Ferrer can unseat "I don't know anything about [Fer- recently absorbed a folly after re- "Let's remember that a year before Bronx witnessed its own resur- Bloomberg in November may be a rer], except that he'll probably lose leasing a campaign ad that showed Michael Bloomberg ran for mayor rection from urban decay with the question of appealing to an irresolute to Bloomberg's money," said Miguel Bloomberg superimposed over the back in 2001, he was a Democrat," building of a reported 66,000 afford- liberal constituency. "I'm a demo- Thomson, FCLC '06. "I saw [Ferrer] Brooklyn and Queens skyline, in a Berg said. "So [campaigning] is able homes and 34,000 new jobs in crat," said Christina Leano, FCLC in a debate and I tuned out because picture originally taken from the top something he probably feels more neighborhoods saturated by heavy '08. "The problem is, I don't know he evaded questions and sounded of the. World Trade Center, "secur- comfortable with among Democrats Latino populations. much about the candidates. I should, prepped.... I don't know what he re- ing the future of all New Yorkers," than he does among hard-core Re- With the backing of prominent though, since these are the people ally stands for." the ad read. The image threatened publicans." civil rights leader Al Sharpton, who who will be steering the way." • Speaker cancellation free textbook service CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE implied that I was not somehow fit •CONTINUED FROM pg. 02 day one regardless of income level , 1 "There are pluses and minuses that members of the public might to give a public lecture at Fordham, some or .all of the revenue. "Ad- or whether their scholarship mon- to everything, and it's every bit 1 bring up her pro-choice affiliation. an implication that is clearly very ey came though on time." •s.\""f ;:rthe,:same with this," Werner said. 1 According tcf'Swottfkowski, the serious,'"she said. Bacik went on to "We were intrigued by the idea "However, this gives.students a e-mail stated, "There is some aware- question why she was not resched- of textbooks by paying Freeload of Freeload Press, it's something certain flexibility they do not oth- ness on this side of the Atlantic of uled instead of cancelled. Press to place their marketing that seems very interesting, and erwise have. They can download your pro-choice affiliations which "I think a number of us in the [Irish messages within natural breaks in I think it's worth experimenting it, keep it on their computer, print it may or may not encourage individu- Studies Institute] executive commit- the textbook," according to a press with this different way of making all out at once, chapter by chapter, als who disagree to attend the lecture tee think she should have been re- release from the publishers. textbooks available," said Stoner. instead of lugging a huge textbook and raise issue with you ... In the scheduled," said Swiontkowski, who These advertisements are placed In addition to having the text- around all the time." event that this happens, to the extent also stated that neither she nor Cassie .in bjreaks between chapters, and1 books available online for free, As of right now, there are a total that you can keep the lecture focused"' Tarrefly, the administrative director tHey ' include Puravida Coffee, students have the option of pur- of three published textbooks avail- on immigration, it would be much of Fordham's Irish Studies Institute, Total Recall Learning, and Fed chasing an inexpensive paperback able for use, and there are others in appreciated as it would help me con- were consulted in the decision. Ex Kinkos. "Sponsors are drawn copy. "The ratio of students choos- the process of being published and tain the situation." Associate Professor of English at the outset to the 'noble cause' ing to purchase the paperback ver- released. Swiontkowski said their concern Frank Boyle, a member of the Irish aspect of what Freeload Press is sion has been a little higher than "We are adding another account- was that Bacik simply "be able to Studies Institute since its founding doing and they want to help out," we thought," said Doran. ing book this fall, and we are add- give her lecture" and "not be hassled in 1998, said, "one of the things that said Doran. About 15 percent of the students ing others next year for other busi- by the audience about her very pub- concerns me is that still to this point College students are some of enrolled in classes are electing to ness courses," Doran said. lic stand on abortion rights." I don't know who actually made the the most sought after by advertis- purchase the paperback, accord- "I think Freeload Press will be- Bacik, however, thought other- decision to cancel this lecture." ers. "You all are on the move, you ing to a press release from the come a competitor in the market; wise. "This'vague explanation of an He added, "the Irish Studies is try- multi-task and you use a variety of publisher. As would be expected, there is definitely room for them," 'emergency,' coupled with the con- ing to get to the bottom of what hap- traditional and emerging media," however, the free downloads are Werner said. "The book industry cern expressed to me earlier over my pened, even if the circumstances are said Doran. "It's tricky business much more popular. is consolidating, and in doing so affiliation with a pro-choice group, completely innocent as they've been trying to reach you. Sponsors im- The paperback version of the has shut out new authors. I think clearly indicate to me that the reason described" He also maintained that he mediately understand that college textbook has only become avail- Freeload Press will be good for for this discourteous last minute can- had no first-hand knowledge of what textbooks could be a smart and able within the past week, so ev- students, professors and univer- cellation was my views on abortion," events led to the cancellation of the run way to market to college stu- eryone has been using the down- sities, because they give the op- said Bacik, who was formerly vice- lecture. "The perception that the Irish dents." loaded text So far, there have no portunity to get a book published, chair of a branch of Ireland's Labour Studies is in fact censoring speakers Freeload Press markets itself, been complaints from the profes- without a heavy investment It Party and also was a tenured profes- because of their political activities is however, to college professors sors or students using the online gives a chance for those authors sor at a Jesuit institution in Ireland. a terrible, terrible impression and I'm and promises the same kind if aca- textbook. "I'm often in touch with who have something new to say to Efforts to accommodate Bacik's quite sure the board would not want demic integrity that can be found the instructors using the book, and get their voices heard, and exposed planned trip and have her speak in to leave that impression in place." at other publishers. I haven't heard any complaints," to students." another setting were put forth, ac- Fordham's Faculty Senate will also "Yes, the student gets a free said Werner. The company plans to keep cording to Grimes and Schmalz. take up the matter. Schmalz said that book, but that doesn't mean cheap. Richard Tonns, assistant man- growing, and they believe they are "There was a lot of scrambling that she spoke to Senate President Grace We want the richness of the work, ager of the bookstore at FCLC, going to "prove that the commer- went on to try and find olher oppor- Vemon, who said there would be a the talent and the capital we put had never heard of Freeload Press cial sponsorship model works with tunities for her to come and share her discussion about the matter at the next into these books to be obvious to and was unsure whether or not it our own Freeload Press imprint," knowledge on her topic with us in the Senate meeting. Meanwhile, accord- all," Doran said. "The best way to would affect business. said Doran. "We certainly know university who very much wanted to ing to Schmalz, Irish Times drama spotlight that kind of value is to re- "If you go back five years, they there's a demand for textbooks ,.,', hear it," said Schmalz, The suggested critic Fintan O'Toole, the lecture sc- cruit the best authors and the most were talking about the e-Book, but that use a commercial sponsorship options Schmalz was aware of were a ries' next scheduled speaker, had sent tnistcd sponsors. So we purposely that never got off the floor," Tonns model. Now we need to execute to private faculty colloquium and dinner an e-mail canceling his Nov. 2 appear- set out to find proven authors and said. make more textbooks more afford- or a meeting with law students interest- ance in response to the cancellation of respected academics like Dr. Wer- "We're creatures of comfort," able. We're committed to liberat- ed in discussing (he European Union. Bacik speech, Swiontkowski said, ner and Dr. Sloncr." said Stoner. "Books are what we're ing the textbook so that students Bacik was offended by the choices (hough, that Irish Studies had been in "They are taking access to a new used to; we're not used to doing it from all financial backgrounds given to her, "The substitution of a touch with O'Toole and that he might level," said Werner. "Now every online, but this is something worth can use these important learning 'private dinner' instead of a lecture reconsider his decision. • student can use the textbook from trying," tools." • THE OBSERVER OPINIONS 05 | October 06,2005

THE OBSERVER Editorial: OUR OPINION f 113 West 60th Street Fordham s switch to random ID number is long overdue New York, New M1.O023 As if college students didn't already have enough how many times and different places a social securi- (212)636-6015 . bad credit, having their Social Security numbers as ty number was revealed. The paper trails could go on fax: (212) 636-7047 their primary university identification sets them up for miles and it's surprising there wasn't an epidemic for identity theft and even worse credit It's a smart of identity theft at Fordham. Editor in Chief Layout Editor move on Fordham's part to change students' primary* Universities, which are increasingly using numbers Anthony Hazell Grace Martinez ID number to the new randomly selected eight-digit rather than names to identify students, run the risk o Fordham Identification Number (FIDN). In an age of inadvertently allowing sensitive information to Managing Editor Photo Editors where identity theft is all too common and can hap- be put into the public sphere. It was just weeks ago Joe DeLessio Emily Dugan pen in just minutes, Social Security numbers need to that this situation occurred at CUNY Law School in be regarded as highly confidential by everyone. Queens. Somehow, through "human error," accord- Advertising Manager What some might see as just nine government-issued ing to CUNY, a list of over 300 students and their Elizabeth Lebron Associate Photo Editor digits is actually any criminal's virtual key to access- loan information was published on a public Internet Russell Martonis ing someone's life, credit lines, and bank accounts. page. The list included full names and social secu- News Editors With that fact in mind, just think of how many day- rity numbers of the students. Monique Diman Copy Editors to-day errands at Fordham alone required studerits to Laura Di Orio Thankfully, a situation like what happened at Josephine Keo submit their S.S. number over and over again. CUNY has not happened at Fordham. With the Lillian Polanco Opinions Editor If a student were to add money to his meal plan, switch to the FIDN system, the possibility of sen- sell a book back to the bookstore, access the library sitive student information being released is greatly Sarah1 Assistant Editors Ray Dademo (Opinions) database, and log on to OASIS in just one day, four reduced. Some people might complain that they now Features Editor Mary Sallas (Features) separate departments in the university would ask him have to memorize a new eight-digit number to get for his social security number. Now, just think how Natalie Rodriguez Oavid Graver (Arts & Culture) things done at Fordham, but this change in policy Adam Kaufman (Literary) often tasks like that are completed by students and should be a welcome one. • Arts & Culture Editor Joel Perez (Sports) Enrique Ollero Joe Davidson (Layout) The Vagina Monologues Get over it War Literary Editor Faculty Adviser Roe v. Wade What gets my blood boiling Betsy Walters Dr. Elizabeth Stone social security We are Fordham! Sports Editor Faculty Graphics Adviser Jennifer Mammana Kala Pierson Circulation Manager SEND YQUR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR John McLaughlin

The Student Voice of Fordham University at Lincoln Center [email protected] Published on alternate Thursdays during the academic year . Printed by Expedl Printing, Brooklyn. N.Y, don't believe the hype Bush deserved re-electionj Forcontactinformatlon1lsltMharnrjbseiYer.com stupid policies where's the school spirit , ^ Public Notice: No part of The Observer may be reprinted or reproduced without the "USG, a.kva. the bastard child" aside expressed written consent of The Observer editorial board. death and taxes The Dean's List dilemma For many years, a rumor has Apparently, my Dean's List honor been circulating throughout the doesn't even mean anything, be- Lincoln Center halls and class- cause I spent my first semester of rooms that college at Marymount, the stepsis- Fordham Col- ter school of the Fordham family. jHe WAR AM? NATWAL- lege at Lincoln From then on, my grades began Center (FCLC) to decrease in value. From a 3.8, and Fordham I dropped to my current 3.5, and College at Rose thus was unable to attend FCLC's Hill (FCRH) Dean's List ceremony. But what have different gets my blood boiling is the mere JANE TUV academic stan- fact that I could have been a stu- dards concern- dent with "high scholastic stand- ing the Dean's List honor. Well, ing" had I gone to FCRH, because the rumor is true. In order to at- my 3.5 means a lot more there tend the Dean's List ceremony at than it does at FCLC. Many of the FCLC, according to the Fordham professors who teach there also Undergraduate Bulletin, one must teach at FCLC, so the education "complete 24 credits or more must be similar. Vincent Atchity, with a 3.6 or better grade point assistant dean for sophomores, average (GPA) during the fall juniors and transfer students at and spring semesters." However, FCLC, assures individuals that in order to get your name on the "recognizing academic excel- Dean's List at FCRH, you only lence is a tricky business. Great need a 3.5. Fair? I think not. students do not always have im- I am a student to whom the peccable GPA«, for as many rea- words "honor roll" mean a lot. sons as there are differences be- Letters to the Editor, Opinions articles, and Editorial policies I work hard to earn good grades tween individuals," Atchity also • Letters to the Editor should be typed and sent to The Observer, Fordham University at Lincoln Center, and I enjoy parading my awards in informed me that the Dean's List 113 West 60th Street, Room 408, New York, NY 10023, or e-mailed to [email protected]. Length front of family members. When honor will not be noted in diplo- should not exceed 200 words. All letters must be signed and include contact information, official titles, I entered college, the thought mas. The words will be written and year of graduation (if applicable) for verification. If submitters fail to include this Information, the of being on the Dean's List at on the transcripts, so technically, editorial board will do so at its own discretion. The Observer has the riglit to withhold any submissions Fordham excited me. I took on students shouldn't worry about from publication and will not consider more than two letters from the same individual on one topic. The a full course load each semester not being on the Dean's List. Observer reserves the right to edit all letters and submissions for content, clarity and length. and spent many sleepless nights For all those who agree that the • Opinions articles and commentaries represent the view of their authors. These articles are in no way studying and perfecting my es- words "Dean's List" do not mean a reflection of the views held by the editorial board of The Observer or Fordham University. says, I got on the Dean's List anything, I want to remind you of • The Editorial is the opinion held by a majority of The Observer's editorial board. The editorial is in • my freshman year of college. sen Dean's List pg, 7 no way a reflection of the views held by Fordham University. 06 OPINIONS I October 06,2005 THE OBSERVER fordhamobserver.com Fernando Ferrer: a breath of fresh air from bloom and doom The last four years of Michael Bloomberg's sant testing of fourth and eighth graders in policies (most of them leading us to believe math and English, a nearly 50 percent high that we're getting laid when we're actually school dropout rate, and a teacher's union getting screwed) have still without a contract. The apparent rising added urgency to a call city test scores-^-which he has trumpeted for change in leader- as "another encouraging sign that our re- ship. Does Ferrer have forms are taking hold"—are simply a part of the political spunk and Bloomberg's campaign to pass off statistics ideas needed to replace as genuine results. In "Bloomberg Land," the Bloomberg as New York mayor continually praises himself for rais- City's next mayor and ing test scores, distancing himself from'those

GERASIMOS undo his blunders? You wretched unionized teachers which (judging better believe it. from his unwillingness to give them a con- MANOLATOS In 2001, New Yorkers tract) seemingly don't have anything to do elected Michael Bloomberg, a Democratic with the learning experience. Don't believe turncoat who defeated a dazed and con- the hype. In reality, his education policy is fused Democratic party to capture office. a mean-spirited attempt at turning students Ever since, the blockbuster billionaire has into testing machines, teachers into obedient turned out to be a total flop—giving just robot workers, and naysayers into believers. about everyone in the city a reason to want The mayor has used his new policy of end- to pummel him. Got a ticket while sleep- ing social promotion in the third and seventh ing on the train? That's Mikey's way of grade as a way to ferret out those potential saying: "Ride a bike!" Oh, but don't even test failers the following year—essentially think about riding that bike, because you'll leaving behind and abandoning eight- and 12-year-olds in order to raise scores and look get arrested for "tying up traffic," you evil Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/KRJ critical mass people. Bloomberg's response good in the eyes of the voters. No won- Bloomberg blew it but with Fernando Ferrer this city can bounce back. to the immoral intrusion of corporations in der the New York Press named him "Most schools? Snapple-licious, baby! How about Loathsome New Yorker of 2005." courage students' progress through then- around. Unlike the previous mayoral elec- the ridiculously retarded orange netting dur- If his previous experience says anything school years—not impede it. tion, Fernando Ferrer has a unified Demo- ing the Republican National Convention pro- about him, Fernando Ferrer's plan for New The mustached Bronx native not only cratic coalition—his opponents have all en- test, trapping hundreds of innocent people York will be a welcome change from the promises to utilize every one of his facial dorsed him—and a message of equality and like filthy animals? Or, the property tax hike? gloom and doom of Bloomberg's aforemen- follicles for the greater good, but he has opportunity, quite opposite from Bloom- The firehouse closures? Robert Bartley of the tioned policies. Ferrer's plan for education both the job experience and homegrown at- berg's monotone arrogance and "tough Wall Street Journal assessed these policies reform does not include burying troubled titude that New Yorkers have been terribly nuggies" attitude. People from all facets of best, comparing them to the U.S. bombard- third and seventh graders in the school sys- missing from their mayor for the last sev- government, media, and advocacy groups ment of the Vietnamese city of Ben Tre: "It tem. It calls for a new contract for teachers, eral years. Ferrer spent his 14-year tenure have surrounded and helped propel Ferrer became necessary to destroy the town in or- who have been without one for ages, and a as Bronx Borough President revitalizing into the city spotlight because they believe der to save it" raise with job security (Schools Chancellor the mean streets where he grew up into a in him and his message—unlike Bloomberg However, what may be the most shameful Joel Klein wants to be able to fire teachers business-friendly and livable locale. He who spends millions of dollars selling his of these half-assed policies is Bloomberg's, more easily). This will make sure that the hopes to do the same for the neglected ar- billionaire smile and election year "average dare I say it, "education reform." He took best and most experienced teachers are in eas of New York by building affordable guy" persona. When voting this November, control of the city school system from the charge of the classrooms, not a testing pol- housing—which Bloomberg lags behind ask yourself if you want a mayor who once Board of Education-in 2002 and told New icy. Ferrer wants to infuse millions of dol- on—and bringing more jobs bacfcto New said, "Look, I can't help it if your problem Yorkeiis to judge him by the quality of the lars into high schools and middle schools York. is that you can't afford to do it yourself," or education system. Since then, some visible for counseling and mentoring sessions for Hopefully this November, voters will re- Fernando Ferrer—"for a change, for all of "reforms" that we've seen are the inces- troubled students, helping to track and en- alize that they have a better choice this time us." •

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Find out more at www.timeoutnyxom/campusagent fordhamobserver.com THE OBSERVER October 06,20051 OPINIONS 07 Saying goodbye to the Big The * War on Pornography' is misled Easy of our imagination While researching Bush's War all pornographic media, no mat- allowed to experience, no matter As Jack Shafer writes in a pas- print, New Orleans has always been on Pornography, I absent-mind- ter how apparently consensual, is how objectionable. sionate article for Slate, "The city's portrayed as a purgatorial place, a edly type "bush, porn" into the dangerous for Americans. Perhaps the Bush administra- romance is not the reality for most crumbling tomb that remained some- Google search Recent recruitment of eight FBI tion is right to suspect that por- who live there." how full of life. It is no wonder that engine, and agents to the anti-obscenity wing nography was allowed to flourish Anyone with vampires and voodoo found such a am intensely of the Department of Justice has during the Clinton years (as the access to a tele- comfortaBle foothold in the decay- amused to rind revived the War on Pornography Clinton administration concen- vision set can ing wrought-iron fences of the city. "The First effort after a post-9/11 lull, and trated mainly on prosecuting concur. New Orleans had always been a city Twins: Jenna brought public attention back to child pornographers under child And if my of the dead, looking supematurally and Barbara the matter with mixed reactions. exploitation laws), but regard- view of the city animated rather than wholly alive. Bush: porn While one Department of Justice less, the agenda that has evolved seems romanti- Looking back, though, New Or- CONN offer-Hustler interviewee of The Baltimore Sun in response to those "missed" cized 1>u admit leans was always on the verge of 2001," at the feels that he "goes after the bad years is too extreme. As Paul RAY DADEMO > to it wholeheart- extinction. Geographically speak- top of my results list. The irony guys and... [makes] a difference," Rodriguez, a spokesman for the edly. I have never been to New Or- ing, the port city spent most of the of the situation is irresistible, others newly appointed to the FBI National Cable and Telecommu- leans; never thrown beads at Mardi 20th century in a state of astonish- and my cynicism compels me to division roll their eyes at the mat- nications Association comments, tfras; never traveled through the ing flood risk. From an economic follow the'link that leads to the ter and mutter, "I guess this means "good luck turning back that French Quarter. My understanding standpoint, it was always in dire bold, black-lettered question: we've won the war on terror." clock." According to the New of the Big Easy is limited to what straits, selling for dirt-cheap in the "You must be at least 18 years The elevated War on Pornogra- York Times Magazine, the adult I've gleaned from Anne Rice nov- Louisiana Purchase and baiting the old to see this page of Hustler. phy, as Andrew Oosterbaan, head entertainment industry brings in els and scratchy recordings of "Jelly poverty line all the way through the Are you at least 18 years old?" of the Department of Justice's anti- $10 to $14 billion in annual sales. Roll" Morton. I've never been forced present. In the early years, pqpula- Two red bubbles with the choic- obscenity department explains, is Soon, pornographic pictures may to live in one of the city's ramshackle tion growth was impeded by yel- es "Yes" and "No" float beneath intended to "send ripples" through be available to view from cell housing projects. I've known nothing low fever; in the later ones, high the legality question, and a sim- the adult-entertainment industry. phones, and the profits made by of the corruption (hat allows crime to crime rates yielded similar results. ple click of "Yes" takes me to a Oosterbaan continues by specify- the cable and telephone com- run rampant. To say that New Or- History and art had painted New somewhat lewd image of Jenna ing that all adult entertainment, panies that would help provide leans public schools are "Academi- Orleans as the frail survivor, hi many Bush's face pasted onto a par- whether it be on HBO, movies these images only stand to sky- cally Unacceptable" indicates little ways, the city was like Blanche tially nude body (choosing "No" made to order in hotel rooms, or rocket. Thus, the "ripples" that more than a statistic to me. DuBois herself: holding a tenuous takes one to the "unofficial first Internet material, would be prone Oosterbaan spoke of in 2004 will What I am incredibly aware of, grasp on the present with one hand twins' website," nudity-free, yet to scrutiny under the tightening ultimately be mere ripples and however, is the choice we face as and clinging desperately to the past still suggestive). The woman's anti-obscenity laws. All this fuss nothing more. Realistically, the a country. Do we rebuild New Or- with the other. At every turn, the body, legs spread, is set against seems rather incongruous, since Bush administration's policies leans, blue note for blue note, or do city allowed the headstones of its an American flag, and a min- American soldiers serving in the have yet to register even a light we write it off as a relic of the past, an yesterdays to linger. Failed highway iscule blurb above the poorly- Middle East are given free access disturbance on the immeasurable eyesore that was always more trou- projects, remnants of washed out contrived image offers the first to Internet pom. surface of the porn industry. ble than it was worth? Do we restore communities and shipwrecked ves- daughter ten million' dollars. Nonetheless, in an attempt to 'There is, in 'fact,' a rribre con" a cultural and historical landmark, or sels became part of the landscape, to realize this pose and "raise' illustrate to the American public ceivable battle to be fought allow a city of" suffering and poverty existing as fragments of a long ago America's flag." It figures that what they are being "protected" against pornography. The Bush to sink into the Gulf of Mexico? that refused to go unnoticed. the Bush administration's over- from, there'have been fairly re- administration should return to hi the past few weeks, I've heard But these are precisely the things confident War on Pornography cent attempts to prosecute porn its initial agenda of increasing myriad responses supporting both which cannot be recovered. Any can't even protect its chief ad- distributors, such as the indict- online safety for children, or even sides: "Let the people rebuild New reconstructive action, now, would ministrator: the president. ment of "Ass Clowns 3" distribu- to the Clinton administration's Orleans!"; "Bulldoze what's left of mean taking precautions against • Although originally established tors, Robert Zicari and his Ean- .concentration on child exploita- it!";"tjipfdve upon the landscape! the things that gave New Orleans by President Bush arid his admin- ' ce"e ''Janet Romano. thankfully, tion. The government has no Build condos!" its distinctive identity. We would istration in 2000, as a well-inten- though unexpectedly, the right place in an adult's fantasies, and, It seems like tragedy brings out build it stronger, sturdier. We tioned movement to protect chil- to privacy prevailed in the face as it clearly refrains from inter- the opinionated side of everyone. would imbue the city with life, dren from pornographic material, of the anti-obscenity laws. The fering in its soldiers', the double the War on Pornography has late- hi my quixotic estimation, hoping to stabilize the economy couple was acquitted for distrib- standard should be dropped. An ly become too literal. "Increas- though, the case against rebuilding and eradicate poverty. Whatever uting the grossly obscene mate- adult should be allowed to select ing Online Safety for America's New Orleans has nothing to do with we construct along the Gulf of rial on the basis that the footage that red "Yes" button without Children," a component of Bush's the reality of its situation and every- Mexico would surely be built upon had to be mail-ordered by con- being chastised; while children 2000 campaign, has turned into thing to do with the fantasy of it. the best of intentions. Ultimately, it senting adults. Thus, though the should be prevented from view- cracking down on the porn in- When it conies to the iconic legacy would not be New Orleans. material may not be protected by ing such material. Instead of dustry for the sake of all Ameri- of New Orleans, magic has always Fora city of the dead, the phrase the First Amendment, as it might coming down on private dis- can people, adults included, in an been implicit. (This is, after all, the 'rebuilding' is a terrible misnomer. qualify as "obscene" material un- tributors, President Bush might act of unsolicited "protection." city where Blanche DuBois first This is not a place that can be built der the three measures of obscen- try actually "increasing online According to Attorney General materialized in a cloud of streetcar again. For New Orleans, iden- ity reached through Miller vs. safety," making sure a young John Ashcroft, pornography "[in- dust) The allure of the City that tity has always been linked to the California (1973), "Ass Clowns researcher looking up his poli- vades] our homes persistently Care Forgot lay in its mix of fragil- threat of extinction, and now it is 3" fell under the category of pri- cies on pornography doesn't get through the mail, phone, VCR, ity and endurance. It had survived extinct. Perhaps it can be thought vate thoughts, emotions or sensa- a glimpse of Hustler's vision of cable TV and the Internet." Thus, colonialism, conquest, and catastro- of as a city that was never meant to tions that a consenting adult is his daughter. •.. phe, but at what cost? At its core, survive forever; a territory too frail New Orleans was a monument to and beautiful to endure such a cal- survival and, in a darker sense, an lous and unforgiving world. If this Dean's List discrepancy is unfair illustration of the penalties for sur- sounds over-romanticized, I apolo- viving. Consequently, its iconog- gize. As I said, I've never been to CONTINUED FROM PG. 5 Dean's List because many Marymount professors have raphy seems caught between this New Orleans. And now, I never all the high school awards you tried to squeeze in lower expectations for their students. I only worked world and another. On screen and in will. on your Fordham applications. If you thought the hard for one out of five classes and still managed to "Perfect Attendance" and "Student of the Month get a 3.8 despite my lack of effort. I did the work and in Keyboarding Class" awards were significant attended most classes, but I always thought some pro- enough to add on to your list of accolades when ap- fessors were arbitrarily handing out too many A's. plying to Fordham, then showing a graduate school So what are students supposed to think? One that your studying skills earned you a spot on the could argue that FCLC students should be proud bulletin outside room 804 is essential. that they attend a university where more is required An explanation for the discrepancy in Dean's List of them. One could also argue that receiving a requirements between campuses exists. "If [FCLC] Dean's List scroll from FCLC is more honorable wanted to do 3.5 instead of 3.6, well over 20 percent than from FCRH or Marymount. I, however, be- [of students] would be on the Dean's List. The aver- lieve that when Jane Doe from FCRH and I apply age grade on this campus is higher than at Rose Hill," to the same graduate school, her transcript will said the Rev. Robert R. Grimes, S.J., dean of FCLC. have "Dean's List" stated underneath her 3.5, yet "Basically, a 3.6 here is the same as 3.5 at Rose Hill." I will have a nice nothing underneath mine, despite Grimes also explained that generally, approximately our congruent diplomas. I doubt many graduate 10 percent of students in each class are on the Dean's schools will overlook that Jane Doe was able to get List, and it is necessary for the administration to check on the Dean's List; however, Jane Tuv, who shared the percentage to make sure it does not exceed 15 per- the former's GPA, was not. Atchity, however, sug- cent. Otherwise, the Dean's List wouldn't mean much gests, that those upset about this injustice should if everyone was on it. If any of that is true, however, "spend less time worrying about the 'Dean's List' then the 3.5 minimum requirement for the Dean's List and more time in the library." I know I would spend honor at Marymount should be raised to a 3.6. more time in the library if I didn't know that Mary-

Contra Cotli Ttimi/KRT It is a lot easier for Marymount students to get on the mount students didn't have to. • The French Quarter of New Orleans during happlor times. 08 OPINIONS October 06,20051 THE OBSERVER fordhamobserver.com Whole Foods: food shopping in the seventh circle of hell It will be two butter, macadamia nut butter, all- ANNIE years since it soy butter with extracts of wild DEVITO _ happened. A jasmine, freshly grown cinnamon lapse in rationale, pressure from raisin butter—but where was my friends—all factors leading to my Jif? I didn't need all these choic- fall from grace—but the plain fact es. I only wanted some g*dd*mn is that I was naive when I lost my (edited for Jesuit ideal content) Whole Foods virginity. Having extra-crunchy peanut butter! been raised in the sweet suburbs I abandoned the butter and jam of Pennsylvania, I was unprepared section in search of the exit. I for a designer grocery store. There, passed the refrigerated section that the locals would gather and stock boasted lactose-free, hormone- up at Giant Eagle on milk, Jif, and free, milk-free milk and I was Oreos. But within Whole Foods afraid. I was very afraid. Shouldn't Market, you will find no such sim- milk have milk in it? What kind plicity. For people like myself, of people drink milk-less milk? I branded with extreme indecisive knocked over a table of 29 grain disorder and compulsive credit card breakfast O's and received threat- use, a trip to Whole Foods is like ening glares from an older man walking through the depths of hell. jogging in place as he chugged a There's a reason no sunlight gets lime green energy drink. He was down there, folks. wearing spandex shorts. "For the My usual grocery routine in- love of God!" I burst out. Panic cluded making a list of the basic set in. I tossed my basket to the college girl essentials, like peanut feet of scary spandex man, and I butter. Now I'm the kind of girl began to walk briskly toward the HP** « Is* V > * ' Eliza Gager/The Observer that likes to get a little crazy, so heavenly gates of the checkout. Last time I checked wheat was healthy. I need extra-crunchy Jif. But on But before reaching salvation, this day, the shelves of Associ- I was faced with the ultimate I wanted this cake. No, I needed it! Once I had made my purchases, I can't say I have no regrets. ated (my usual savior) had only temptation: chocolate. The bas- Granted the morsel was roughly the I recognized that the money set But now, I only shop where they the smooth and' creamy. Thus, tards at Whole Foods sell baskets size of a quarter and cost the same aside for buying textbooks was sell peanut butter loaded with in search of crunchy satisfaction, of desserts in singular packages as a Burrito Box burrito (that I'm now invested in the contents of my preservatives that will no doubt I chose to descend into the great to target the weak. I picked up sure has loads of 'gluten' in it), but brown plastic bag. I ravenously clog my arteries and cut my life abyss that is Whole Foods. I was glucose-free, no gluten, all-or- I grabbed it anyway. I also grabbed ripped it open and sank my teeth span. I buy milk that comes' directed to the appropriate aisle ganic devil's food cake. I had no the triple-dark chocolate mousse into my gluten-free treat. And I from cows to pour onto my and Was immediately"' bombarded '•' idea what gluten was; but! was pudding- Ind a package of starch- smiled. My devil's food cake tast- Cheerio's. And these days, I like by a mass assortment of organic convinced that my life had been free oatmeal fig shortbread cookies, ed exactly how my communica- angel food cake. God bless that spreads: almond butter, cashew tainted by the consumption of it. and headed to the express line. tions theory textbook might. gluten. • Abortion is an issue of gender equality, not morality Today, abortions are legal pro- to supersede health. Denying cedutesMti <(&& United 'States of' :your child medicine in the name Ameirfta. iteitiayB'Oflgovernance" •of religion1 is "now a crime. .Why by morality and should abortion be any different? the reign of Telling a woman that she doesn't unashamedly deserve the right to choose an patriarchal, re- abortion simply because she is ligiously tainted the one who had sex in the first mores were place, iss a byproduct of the older, supposed to be darkeft?idIysiarX America, .wh.env over with the women's rights were nearly non- landmark 1971 existent. VICTORIA case of Roe vs. It sounds base to refer to some- HOFFMAN Wade. But now, thing as sacred as motherhood as with John Roberts as chief justice an imposition, but let's face it, of the Supreme Court, and another most people our age are having conservative-ready slot open and sex, and not too many of them waiting for a filler, the woman's can afford a baby. Unwanted right to decide is more in jeopardy pregnancy at a young age comes than ever. with many severe drawbacks for Roe has come up before the women, including intense shame courts 38 times since it was first or stigmatization, not to mention decided, and in every case, it has the economic ramifications such endured. But today's Supreme an event necessitates. A family Court is a far cry from the evenly can easily be shattered by one lit- matched, swing-vote days of yore. tle 'mistake.' The Bush administration's anti- tolas Kluyat/KRT It's clear the country is still run John Roberts was sworn in as the new chief justice of the United States Supreme Court choice agenda could not be more by men. The simple tools used clear, and with Roberts as chief by men to circumvent pregnan- condom happens to break. It's the the fetus? Fetal rights are the anti- right away would destroy the justice, Roe vs. Wade just might cy (condoms) are sold virtually woman who will be forced to give choice equivalent of 'separate important step toward equality be next on the moral chopping everywhere. Conversely, birth over to the needs and changes but equal.' It is a decoy hoping Roe vs. Wade provided. Women block control is only available by pre- of her body during the next nine to take the focus off of the fact were finally allowed the rights to Up until the advent of major scription, which can be difficult to months. It's the woman who will that women would basically be their own bodies, as well as the medical breakthroughs in the late obtain when you're young, con- then have to birth, feed, and pro- forcsd to carry and bear children right to access safe, regulated fa- 19th and 20th centuries, people fused, and/or broke. The so-called vide for that child; or, conversely, they do not wish to have, while cilities with dignity and respect. were limited by their bodies. 'morning-after' pill, which is in- it is the woman who will have to men face no equivocal burden. A According to trie official Repub- Thanks to science, this is not nec- tended to terminate any chance bear the excruciating emotional first trimester fetus is a potential lican Party website (GOP.com), essarily the case. Millions once of pregnancy up to 48 hours after and psychological ordeal that giv- life, just as sperm and eggs are, in "We support the appointment of succumbed to illnesses, cancers, sexual intercourse, is also often ing your baby away entails. Es- themselves, potential lives. Actual judges who respect traditional and accidents that today would difficult to obtain, and is not sold sentially, two people do the deed, lives must take precedence. Fetal family values and the sanctity be easily treatable with a modern openly in many states. Abortions, yet only the woman's body will rights end where a mother's right of innqcent human life." Tra- pill, therapy, or surgery. Would if safe and accessible, level the be, quite literally and for lack of begins. ditional family values? This is you deny your daughter a lung playing field. a better word, hijacked. Having Forget constitutional guaran- the Bush administration's obvi- operation if it were easily avail- It's clear that women do not face a baby should be a choice, not a tees, forget a right to privacy— ous throwback to the days when able and affordable, simply be- equality when it comes to the is- consequence, and both mother abortion is first and foremost an men brought home the bacon and cause 'she chose to smoke'? The sue of pregnancy, Following this and child would benefit from issue about gender equality in women cooked it in (ho kitchen— answer, of course, is no, because same line of reasoning, it's bla- such a system. the United States, Women have barefoot, and if Roberts' accep- in today's medically advanced en- tantly obvious that women face How can this be true, one might enjoyed the right to decide for tance is any indicator, probably- vironment, morals aren't allowed a much more serious result if a ask, if a mother's choice affects over 34 years now. Taking this pregnant, • THE OBSERVER FEATURES October 06,2005 09 Charities explain how Katrina relief funds are distributed By Shawn Triggs "debit like" card, which allows Staff Writer individuals to purchase whatever needs they see fit. This aid, ac- In the aftermath of Hurricane cording to Geiger, may continue Katrina and the tragic events that for more than three months down left many without shelter, food, the road. or everyday necessities, various According to the Catholic Char- charities and organizations have ities USA web site, their goal is stepped up to do what they can to similar to that of. the Red Cross, help. wishing to "strengthen commu- In terms of Fordham's efforts to nities by empowering the people help the victims of Hurricane Ka- within them. [We] help families trina, most of the donations have and individuals overcome trag- been going to either the Red Cross edy, poverty, and other life chal- or Catholic Charities, according lenges." to Jon Giftos of the Community "Catholic Charities is a relief Service Office. Fordham wishes and assistance organization, much to aid the victims, and "give them like the Red Cross, or the Salva- exactly what they need, exactly tion Army," said Diane Carter, what they can use," said Giftos. assistant director of campus min- Larry Geiger, senior director istry, and Global Outreach coor- of Communication for American dinator. She also stated that "they Red Cross in Greater New York function, by sending their people chapter said that the Red Cross, into the affected areas and reach- Dallas Morning News/KRT first and foremost, never stops ing out with whatever assistance is Business owners have been able to go back into the Central Business District, Uptown and the French Quarter. to see the cost of the relief; they needed to whomever is in need." simply go straight to the aid of the A third organization, the Salva- separate account," said Marshall. zations from Feed the Children. Much like the Red Cross or the victims. tion Army has provided an im- The Salvation Army does not Each specific agency tells them Salvation Army, Waterfield stated "[Our goal is to] provide shelter, mense amount of relief to the separate the monetary donations what they need in their affected that individuals can specify that food, and immediate comfort for victims of Hurricane Katrina, in terms of designation for food, area they are helping aid, and the they want their monetary dona- those without a place to live," said totaling approximately $169 mil- shelter, etc. Marshall explained goods provided by Feed the Chil- tions going towards the hurricane Geiger, "We help them find a way lion, according to Cliff Marshall that the donations are simply, "ex- dren may vary from area to area. relief efforts via a separate phone to the next step." of the Salvation Army. pended as most needed" For example, Waterfield said, a number, their web site, or can All this aid for the Katrina vic- Part of this $169 million al- Kristin Waterfield, associate di- highly populated area might need even write "hurricane relief on tims does indeed cost money, and lows the Salvation Army to give rector of public relations for Feed more food while an area with a their check. the American Red Cross alone has out cash allocations, such as gift the Children, was unable to calcu- large number of babies needs dia- Geiger emphasized that when raised $575 million. The organi- cards for various stores, one being late the amount of monetary dona- pers and formula. donating to the Red Cross, there zation has 220 operating shelters Wal-Mart. The Salvation Army tions that they have received. "No matter what," Waterfield is .also the ability to designate in the affected areas, with about is also currently housing over "We are still calculating that, expressed, "the monetary dona- monetary donations to your local 32,000 people in these shelters. 33,000 people in the Gulf Coast, simply because of the fact that tions go straight towards pur- chapter, the hurricane relief fund, They have provided hot meals and has provided 4.3 million hot it takes so much paper work and chasing food, water, and other or the disaster.fiindt TJu's to many victims at a Sost of $12 meals, sandwiches and snacks to [we] are still getting so many hits emergency supplies." Since Feed •is not these.,organizations million and have provided direct the victims. off of our website and people call- the Children is a non-profit orga- decide where to place monetary financial aid to more than 200,000 "All the money that comes in ing in from across the country and nization for hunger relief, they donations, but it is in the hands of families. that has been designated for hur- across the globe," she said. only provide food and living es- the individuals who Contribute to That aid has totaled to about ricane relief is all kept separately, The goods given to the Katrina sentials, which differs from other the relief efforts. • $300 million in the form of a tracked separately, and goes into a relief go through various organi- charities. English professor wins $40K fellowship for new book

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By Christine Shanahan "The book charts how Romantic concentrate fully on the writing become a better teacher, since * •' . , Contributing Writer public lectures on literature be- process. She says, "Doing so is the research for her book broad- came popular social and cultural certainly enhancing the process, ens her knowledge of the subject. Sarah Zimmerman, associate events in early nineteenth-century and I hope that it enriches the "Students may not realize that professor of English at FCLC, London," Zimmerman said. She product too." their professors are also students, spends most of her days in the li- attributes her interest in lectures In 1999, Zimmerman released still learning," she said. "Under- brary. But, she is not working on to the energy -that she felt while her first book, Romanticism, graduates, in particular, often do THE OBSERVER a dissertation or putting endless teaching lectures to large groups Lyricism, and History. The book not encounter their professors' readings on reserve for her stu- of freshmen. shows how Charlotte Smith, Wil- research directly, since we don't dents. Zimmerman dedicates her An English major, Barbara liam Wordsworth, and John Clare always teach the works that we is looking for an time to the book that she is current- Dobkowski, FCLC '07, took two used Romantic Lyricism to capti- write about." ly writing, Staging Instruction: The of Zimmerman's classes to ful- vate audiences and engage them Zimmerman does, in fact, plan Romantic Public Lecture on Lit- fill her freshman core require- in reflections. to use her research on lectures 'online editor erature, after receiving a $40,000 ments. "She presented material Now, the second time around, when she returns to teaching un- fellowship to complete it. as a scholar would, contrasting she has learned from the previous dergraduate and graduate classes. Zimmerman was granted the fel- various themes," Dobkowski said. experience, and knows to expect "By presenting the lectures as lowship by The American Council "For example, with one work we certain things while writing, such lively social and cultural events, of Learned Societies (ACLS), a would examine the background as revisions. Zimmerman said rather than just texts, I aim to en- non-profit association of scholarly of the author and the time period, that she has a better sense of the gage students in studying them organizations that is dedicated and for another work we would project and can better imagine the and the critical arguments made in E-mail to learning advancements in the examine the plain text, without book as a whole. them," she said. fields of humanities and social any knowledge that would preju- Stuart Sherman, associate chair Zimmerman hopes to complete [email protected] sciences. dice our interpretations." of the English department at the intended five chapters of Stag- The fellowship program is the Because it is difficult to do re- FCLC, recognizes that Zimmer- ing Instruction: The Romantic cornerstone of the ACLS. During search for a book while teaching, man's work benefits her depart- Public Lecture on Literature by for more the past year, the ACLS granted the fellowship helps Zimmerman ment and colleagues. "When a the end of her leave from teach- almost $4.8 million to scholars. It balance her research with her ca- professor embarks on an intrigu- ing. She will then look towards is this program tfiat allows Zim- reer as a professor. Zimmerman ing project, and receives a pres- publication. In the meantime, she merman to turn her desire to teach has taken a twelve-month leave of tigious fellowship in order to draws information from various and her fascination with lecturing absence from teaching, planning pursue it, the, whole department sources, and allows inspiration to into a work of literature. While to return to Fordham for the Fall prospers," he said. "A fellowship come to her at any time, whether writing the book, she draws on 2006 sAnester. like Professor Zimmerman's can it is on campus or in a subway car. past experiences with teaching Zimmerman, who normally suffuse her colleagues with inspi- With an open mind, Zimmerman and writing and looks toward the focuses on teaching during the ration and aspiration." said, "There's always more to learn future, in terms of how her book academic year and crams research Zimmerman strongly believes about an historical period and its lit- will impact students. into the summer months, can now that the fellowship allows her to erary culture." • 10 FEATURES I October 06,2005 THE OBSERVER fordhamobserver.com Making the grade and killing those tummy butterflies ' By Daisy Mui "There is always a good chance I will Contributing Writer ' stutter and blurt out tons of those terrible *•-»• to speak before your fellow colleagues words like "uh" and "um" while I attempt can be intimidating. Your eyes might start to get my thoughts together," said Linda to-twitch, the palm of your hands may start Pugliese, FCLC '06. "Usually this process getting sweaty, and when you're about to progressively makes me more nervous and say something, your mouth gets filled with my thoughts never do quite come about the salvia, and all you can do is sit there with way I'd like." you/ mouth open and swallow. "To have to speak in front of a class can Hey, practice makes perfect! be a little scary," said Matthew Olsen, Like propaganda, the art of repetition can FCLC '06. "I mean, everyone is looking be very effective. Instead of going to class at you when you talk [and] it can be nerve with an empty mindset, always remember wrecking if you say something irrelevant. that preparation is key. You don't want to just have your mouth "Every time I say something I better hangopen." be prepared to 'define my terms' or I'm Professors, however, tend to view partici- screwed. Sometimes I want to be able to \ 4, pation not as a punishment, but as a prepa- just say what I mean without having to tip ration process for their students to become toe around arbitrary phrases," said Nadjawa more comfortable in speaking in front of McCoy, FCLC '06. crowds, a reality of the working world. It may be a tedious procedure, but Fortune Speech anxiety is a phobia that can trans- believes it is highly important for students late into a serious problem when professors to prepare themselves. "A confidant public want you to start engaging in verbal discus- speaker must know that preparation is the Craig CaleFate/The Observer sions as part of your grade. Here are some key to success in any communication situa- Psych yourself up before making that philosophy class presentation. tips to help you overcome this fear: tion." This way, you can actively participate in class without the fear of losing out in the Oh no, is the professor making Score! There are only 7 people in Wow, aren't you attractive looking participation percentage of your grade. eye contact with me? this class! Try talking in front of the mirror. You Don't be fooled if you don't think your Start talking in classes where there aren't get a sense of what you look like when you Get to know your peeps professor won't notice you if you don't a lot of people, "I would begin by speaking talk; making it less frightening to know "Know your audience. What are the ages, speak up in class. Don't believe that what up in small classes. I have often had class- what your facial expressions are like when gender, language and cultural mix of your you have to say is less important than the es of just six people," said Nadjawa Me-. you speak. audience?" said Fortune. "Most important- most talkative person in class. Coy, FCLC '06. "But if I saw that gradua- "Like the song says, if I can see it, then I ly, find out as much as you can about your "It's often hard to participate when you tion was quickly approaching and I was still can be it! After you have found out about speakjng environment." The only reason know someone else may say something getting tongue tied in the tiniest of classes, I your speaking opportunity, sit down with youjjare probably nervous to speak up is that makes more sense than your initial re- would take a class where I knew participa- yourself and do positive visualization,'*' becausesyou don't know a lot of your col- sponse. I kind of just sulk in-my seat, and tion would be at least 20% of my grade and said Monique Fortune, an adjunct profes- leagues, so get to know them. say, 'dub.',* said Elayna Bischof, FCLC then be forced to speak up in class." sor in the department of communication ! The use of such programs like Facebook. '06. and medja studies who teaches Effective com can be beneficial in getting to know Just because you can't coherently ex- Shakespeare to the rescue! * Speaking. "Eliminate all distractions, close yoitfj classmates- "I love using Facebook. press your thoughts, don't worry about it. So your hidden secret in life was to be Ju- your, eyes, breathe deep, and yisualizei your It he|ps me interact with the people in my So what if you said something that didn't liet on stage, but you never got the chance speaking situatipp^and yisi ;in an indirect way," said Jennifer make a lot of sense? Don't let that moment to try out for the role. Well, here's your outcome." ieso, FCLC '08. "The use of this scare you. chance! If nothing else works, try jouiing a lunity web allows me to know the "Most of the time I don't like to partici- club or an association dedicated in helping If you don't know the answer, don't type of people in my class, making me feel pate because other students usually intimi- you get over your phobia. try to fake it, please. more comfortable around them." date me. However, if it's a subject I love, "Performing in front of strangers can re- "Better speakers always talk about what Also, consider hosting a party. Send out I participate more often," said Christy St. ally be nerve wrecking at first, but once they know...an audience responds better E-vites or post a message on Facebook. Macary, FCLC '07. I got comfortable with my surrounding, to a speaker that is comfortable with their Go out and party with one another. That If you can speak up more often in a speaking in front of people was easier than I topic," said Fortune. Your reluctance to way, you'll feel more at ease with your class you love, participation in other imagined, said Julia Ash, FCLC '08. "Join speak will decrease when you know what peers, and you won't be afraid to raise that classes should be as easy as eating an a drama or comedy club. At least you get you're saying. arm of yours. Adwalla bar. to have fun while you're doing it." • Fordham students explore the vast possibilities of online dating ByJ.E Mangalindan What Gu happened upon that one in 10 couples you encounter Staff Writer day, as they settled into a comer on the street, grocery shopping, or of Barnes & Noble sipping cof- strolling in Central Park, initially Love works in mysterious ways; fee, drenched from the rain, was hit things off in cyberspace. It's all Ruby Gu, FCLC '05, can testify to a kindred spirit. What she found, part of an industry, which, accord- that was that she could love — all ing to a recent CNN Money study, Gu had separated from her over again. grew 19 percent in 2004 and a boyfriend of two years, an unem- And funnily enough, they whopping 77 percent in 2003. ployed journalist she'd met on met online. Craigslist, a perennial Fordham an international flight to Asia, in Five years ago the online dating favorite with its Personals and March. They had lived together at world was a scary place. Some Missed Connections sections av- one point, traveled to see one an- believed you were more likely to erages roughly three billion page other, even met the parents, how- stumble across Mr. Wrong (read: views a month, according to Susan ever their intense bond splintered psychotic serial rapist) rather McTavish, a Craiglist spokesper- with a break-up that left Gu swear- than bump into Mr. Right; others son. Chalk it up to positive word of Courtesy of Ruby Gu ing off long-distance relationships. felt uncomfortable with the idea mouth, but McTavish will attribute While surfing the web, Ruby Gu, FCLC '05, found more than a date. It took some time, but eventually, of meeting people online. it to a strong sense of community. she rediscovered some of the joys "With the internet, you never "We're simple, easy to use. No facts, etc." And these facts, from lot more energy and takes much of singlehood: cheaper phone bills, really know who you're dealing crap!" she notes. favorite bands and books to gal- longer than plopping yourself more time with the gals and the re- with," says Tara Williams, FCLC So what's changed? Why are leries of member photos, are just in front of a computer in your alization that spooning in bed could '07, who remains skeptical. "Peo- more singles willing to give on- a few links away. pajamas with a pint of Ben & be done solo: with a good book. ple lie about things when you line dating a shot in 2005 than they Brian Rose, a Communica- Jerry's where you can screen out One cloudy afternoon in June, meet them in person, so how am were in, say, 2000? tions & Media Studies professor, the weirdos with the click of a Gu agreed to join Joe Mikolay in I supposed to trust that I'll get the Ehren Goossens, FCLC '05, echoes Goossens' sentiments, mouse. the Virgin Megastorc at Union truth from them online?" who finds dates through gaydar. attributing its popularity to the That's what drove Gu to explore Square. He had just gotten off his There are nearly 1,000 online co.uk, enjoys the upfront member ability to anonymously survey a sites like Layalife, True.com, and work shift; she was perusing the dating sites right now, from paid profiles. wide range of possibilities, with Craigslist before Mikolay stum- book aisles. They started talking, services —Match.com and eHar- "I was single and hated the a clearer idea of mutual interests, bled across her MySpace profile. joking about television shows — mony — to the unpaid, including people I met at bars," Goossens hobbies, among other things. "I was definitely of the 'how "Battlestar Galactica" und "Hercu- Craigslist and MySpacc. Even recalls. "I like being able to see What it also boils down to is do you know thai person isn't the les" turned out to be mutual favor- more surprising: a study conducted who a person is. It's like college convenience. Dressing up in Rooftop Killer"?' variety, but then ites — and she felt herself hoping by WeddingChanncl.com in 2004 admissions. These sites don't just Friday's finest and hitting up I had three months to kill," Gu ex- for more: addle, some drinks, more found that 12 percent of couples take people off the street anony- Lincoln Park or Avalon hoping plains. "I thought, why not meet laughs, muybc even a few dinners. meet online; that means roughly mously. They want information, to meet your match requires a son ONLINE DATING pp. II fordhamobserver.com THE OBSERVER I October 06,20051 FEATURES 11 Getting the hottest high-end winter looks on a low budget

By Ghadner Navarro , said Balanzat. "A deep purple, Contributing Writer velvet trouser willjook absolutely fantastic for the fall." It is officially the fall season. "One of the biggest selling The weather is getting cooler and items at J.Crew has been velvet the clothes are getting thicker. blazers for women," said Kathryn This season's fashion trends vary O'Campo, FCLC '07, an employ- from Russian inspired designs to ee of the retailer. "Everyone has crushed velvet to the revival of the been buying them." Victorian Age. Fall fashion, how- Meanwhile, Time Magazine's ever, also means prices are getting fall fashion issue paid homage higher as garments become heavi- to the myriad of prolific design- er and longer. Fortunately, there ers who are moving away from are ways of acquiring fabulous softer looks to edgier silhouettes. fall fashion at a low cost. A complete reversal from the soft- "Most college students just don't ness of the Russian peasantry and have the income to spend on the the romance,of velvet, Time writer ever changing trends of fashion," Betsy Kroll claimed that "it's all said Rechelle Balanzat, FCLC about tough chic." According to '07, who is a sales associate at the Kroll, this trend features cloth- nationwide retailer DKNY. "With ing and accessories adorned with patience and knowledge of where chains, grommets, and metallic to go to buy clothes, students can and diamond studs. also participate in this season's Featured in this Time article trends at any cost." was a pair of black suede ankle boots from Tod's, detailed with The Mark-down Low-down grommets and studs, which cost Balanzat suggested making trips $645. At Century 21, a pair of to discount stores like Daffy's or ankle boots inspired by the very Loehmann's to find these styles same "tough chic" trend from the for a fraction of the price. "Peruse high-end footwear brand Casa- through your Vogue," suggested dei is priced down from $530 to Balanzat. "Then head to Daffy's $119.99. where you will see these trends available for a cheaper price point" Boy Basics with a Twist She also recommended H&M, Trends for men this fall incor- a store that will offer you ev- porate basic pieces with an add- ery trend you see in the fashion ed twist. According to Banana magazines, buffer less. "Be wary, Republic's website, men need to however, because H&M's-crafts- own a versatile blazer for fall. manship is not high quality," she "A blazer i»a great way to pull a warned. "You will find the looks look together," agreed Matt Knox, you're looking for, but they might FCLC '07. "You can make a pair not last for a long time:" of jeans and a t-shirt look more put Elina Turetskaya, FCLC '08, is a together by adding a great looking fan of the store. "I really like H&M, blazer." Charlotte Canner/The Observer Stay warm and trendy without acting broke bv going to places like H&M. because it's a great place to find The twist designers and labels trendy pieces for less," she said. are pushing for'men to consider and that's good enough for me." "They don't lrjbk like cheap imita- this season is velvet. Fall cam- Exploring online dating tions of designers, and that's great" paign ads from prolific companies The Shop-aholic Golden CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 for in a great guy," Gu gushes. Turetskaya also shops at dis- like DKNY, Armani Exchange, Rule some new guys and have some fun? "He's got a special place in my count store Century 21, which Versace, and Dolce & Gabbana When shopping for your fall The fastest way to do that would be heart." . • provides shoppers with a vast are showcasing their models wardrobe keep in mind that fall is those online dating sites." selection of clothing from all the wearing velvet blazers in rich col-, coming again next year. It's im- Sam Yagan, whose online dat- ONLINE DATING SERVICES: biggest names in fashion: Roberto ors like maroon, chocolate brown, portant to purchase clothing that ing service OkCupid, attracts ' With so many online dating Cavalli, Hugo Boss, and Gucci. and midnight blue. will stand the test of the fleeting 250,000 active users a month, at- sites, finding the best service for "It's also a great place to find "Velvet blazers are a must-have trends of the fashion industry. tributes online dating popularity you may seem daunting. Here's the shoes," she said. "I once found for men this season," Balanzat A pair of round-toe, blue, velvet to word of mouth and some saavy skinny on just a few: a pair of Marc Jacobs shoes for agreed. "Velvet adds a whimsi- pumps might sound like a really public relations. something like $30 on sale." cal and special touch to the tradi- good piece to own this season, but "More and more people have Craigslist tional and conservative look of the where will those pumps be in your found dates, even spouses, on- Whatever floats your boat Cralg- For the Ladies: Pleats, Vel- blazer." fashion line-up in 2006? line," Yagan says. slist delivers it Looking for marriage vet and Chains While a blazer from any of the The fall fashion basics are a coat, Which means if you haven't material? Try the Personals; Want One of the biggest trends fea- aforementioned labels may run pants, sweaters, and boots, accord- dated online yet, chances are you something short-term?* Peruse tured in almost all the fashion you a few hundred dollars to a cou- ing to Balanzat. "These are items know someone who has. As the Casual Encounters. And, if you're magazines is inspired by the Rus- ple of thousand, blazers at Dafiy's you should have every year, and industry exponentially grows, searching for that special someone sian peasant look. New York Mag- from Michael by Michael Kors are instead of buying new ones every the chances you or someone you you bumped Into recently, post a azine's fall fashion issue included just $59.99 and a velvet option can year, you should just invest in ones know will try online dating expo- Missed Connection. a spread dedicated to this cur- be yours for ten more dollars. that will last for several years." nentially grows as well. rent trend featuring thick sweat- Another trend for men is denim. The best thing about basic pieces "I think some people are pret- MySpace ers, heavy wool, printed peasant "Men have it rough that the vari- is that you can also mix them with ty skeptical, but that's because Friendster Is so last season. With skirts, and, of course, fur. "Last ety is not as extensive as women's some the season's trendy items, many have never tried it," Goos- Its options for background music, year we saw a lot of tweed, now fashion," Balanzat said. "But a Turestkaya added. "I like classic sens says. "If you do try it out, ' colors and images, the laldback we are seeing a lot of wool and a great pair of jeans or a nicely-fitted clothes, because the silhouettes you realize it's the same as meet- MySpace service is an obsessive- lot of fur," Balanzat said. denim jacket really makes a good make it easy to pair them with a ing someone in a bar and safer." compulsive's dream. A skirt from the Marc Jacobs impression as casual wear for the lot of different styles." Three-and-a-half months later, line made of thick wool with in- fall. The jeans will also translate Knox, who last spring purchased Gu is a graphic designer for Yae- Match.com verted pleats can run you around well for the evening." a light jacket (for both spring and an Design Limited in Shanghai. A very comprehensive profile search $l,300.The price of a similarly Premium denim from lines like fall) from Burberry, said that he She lives with a roommate in a Russian inspired skirt at Daffy's? Citizens of Humanity, Blue Cult, will spend more money on items flat downtown. Gu and Mikolay according to age, looks, location, in- $23.99. The Dafiy's skirt may not Earnest Sewn, and Diesel, how- he can use for a long period of still swap e-mails three or four I Income, last forever or be made of wool ever, are now retailing for over time - items that are going to sur- times a day; they still trade in- or be crafted by Jacobs, but if it's $300. Turetskaya recommends pass trends. "I don't really mind stant messages online and phone TheFacebook something you're really only go- Century 21 when looking to buy spending more money on a good each other on weekends. Come There's definitely comfort In ing to use for the next month, con- these brands of denim for less. coat," Knox agreed. "1 know that November, he'll fly to China to knowing the person you're mes- sider saving that extra $ 1,276.01. "Some of the cuts may have been if the quality is there, 1 won't need spend 10 days with her, It seems saging is who they say they are, From shoes and handbags to for previous seasons," she said. to purchase a new one for a while. the girl who once swore olT long- Also, the option to connect via blazers and pants, another big fall "But jeans arc jeans, and at Cen- That saves me time and frustra- distance relationships again is shared classes and Interests Is a trend is crushed velvet. "Velvet tury [21], you can get n pair of tion, and in the end, that will save willing to give it one more try. definite plus. just looks rich In the right colors," Blue Cults for less than $70.00, me money." • "I le's everything I would look 12 FEATURES I October 06,2005 | THE OBSERVER fordhamobserver.com So you want to start a rock band? Here's all you need to know By Joe DeLessio Managing Editor In 2001, the face of music was forever changed when four young men from New York embarked on a small musical experiment that would revolutionize ev- erything you thought you knew First Person about the world of rock-and-roll music. Yes, 2001 saw the birth of ally in a band, all you need to do Bordering on Normal, the abso- is think of a band name and iron lute worst band in the history of it on to a few undershirts. Your bad bands. choice of a band name is crucial Bordering on Normal began though, and you shouldn't be able humbly enough, much like I as- to explain it in less than a hundred sume any band that isn't created words, if at all. on a reality television show is. "Dude, we should start a band" 2. Create a Web site. If the T- became "J6e, you have the best shirt is a sign of a functioning voice of the four of us; you should band, the Web site is a sign of a Courtesy of Joe DeLessio sing," which eventually became, committed band. A couple pho- Rule #13: Play an acoustic set, even if it's terrible. "We're going to John's house this tos here, a tour dates page with a weekend to practice." "No Dates Currently ScheBuled" singer has as little talent as I do, real bands do. thing like My Mom's Basement Practice? Well, only real bands note there, and you'll be taken you might want to consider turn- Recording Studio. practice, I suppose. And before I seriously in no time. This is also ing his microphone down. Better 9. "Real" record labels are over- knew it, I was the lead singer of a great place to start inserting still, go ahead and unplug it. Peo- rated, so make one up. All you 12. Your first two shows must be a band. some inside jokes, because by ple at least respect a band if they need is a computer to make a at the following two venues, al- In our 14 months as a func- now you've probably realized think their biggest failure is shitty logo and an inside joke to come though the order is up for debate: tioning band (and I use the term that's at least a third of the fun of equipment. up with a name. If you didn't a high school dance, your drum- "functioning" loosely), I learned a being in the band. know any better, you might think mer's garage. Invite your friends; number of things about the music 6. Unfortunately, being the lead that Big Reeg Records was a le- they'll be more than happy to go industry (I also use the term "mu- 3. Now that you're on the Web, singer of a band does not make gitimate, maybe even trendy in- , and make fun of you. Also—and sic industry" loosely). Rather than start a fan club. Nothing's classier you more attractive to women. die label, and not a complicated this is especially true if you're a detailed, chronological look at than starting your own fan club, This isn't so much a tip as it is a inside joke involving my high the type of person inclined to the life and death of the band, it especially when the club's charter sad fact. Just something that need- school and Hooters. start a garage band—this will be makes more sense to look at our members are all members of the ed to be said. the first time in your life you've brief existence through what you, band. Do it right, and not only will 10. Once you've thought of a ever consciously considered the reader, can learn by its imag- you convince your stupid friends 7. Groupies are a must. If women name for your record label, it's your wardrobe. Don't feel bad; it ined triumphs and documented to join, but you'll be able to send are uninterested in the position, time to record your CD. You're doesn't necessarily mean you're failures. These are Ate types of e-mails to the entire group at once homosexual guys will have to do. not nearly talented enough to re- not cool. Although it probably things you couldn't learn by to announce tour dates, album Bordering on Normal had two, cord a full-length album, which is does. watching MTVrt reading Rolling releases, or more commonly, to and we'd have been nothing with- why God created the EP. It sounds Stone, or having a conversation call your fellow band members out them. Actually, we weren't re- like something only real artists 13. Play an acoustic set. Sure, with someone who was in a legiti- names. ally anything anyway, but at least would record, when in reality it's your songs suck acoustic, too, mate, even remotely-successful we were nothing with groupies. perfect for those who can't write but bands with artistic integrity, band. 4. Be sure at least 50 percent of enough songs, or, even if they can, go unplugged from time to time,b These, then, are the 14 things your band has a nickname. We had 8. Now that you've established can't afford to pay to record them. and you should be no different. To (one per month) I learned about three members with nicknames. a fan base, you'll need to write Also, recording a CD allows you be super-cool, don't even invite starting and being in a band, in the There was Rob "The Mole" Ge- some songs to keep them from to write liner notes and include the drummer or the bassist, but be order that they need to be( known. stone on guitar, John "Bogie" getting suspicious. Just a couple any remaining inside jokes. sure not to tell the audience that And yes, every one of these things Bogovic on drums, and Chris "I will do for now, and having a few they weren't invited because they is something we actually .did. So Don't Have the Slightest Idea others titled and referred to as 11. "Recording studio" is another were away at college in St. Louis if you, too, have no musical talent How to Play the Bass" Elms on "works in progress" will get you name for "Friend of a friend's and Los Angeles respectively. to speak of and are thinking about bass. I didn't get a nickname, or street cred. At least one of your basement." Face it, you're not get- starting a band of your own, be at least not one people called me songs has ,to have a completely ting Rick Rubin for $200. Instead, 14. Break up. You've done all you sure to take notes. to my face, because technically, nonsensical title, as evidenced by you're getting a guy named Vin, can do as a band. Without talent, "You suck" isn't a nickname. the Bordering on Normal classic, his cousin Steve, their desktop there's nowhere else you can go, 1. Make T-shirts. To be consid- "Locker 93." You should, how- computer, and multiple viewings so you might as well officially ered a functioning band, you don't 5. You technically don't need a ever, be sure to have a detailed of "D2: The Mighty Ducks" in call it quits. Post it on the Web need to have recorded a CD, nor lead singer who can actually sing, explanation of what that song is between song takes. Bonus points site, send out a message to the fan do you need to have played any but it helps. To be recognized about, and be sure to frequently if they've named their basement club, or, to be especially cool, just shows. In fact, having written a as a band, all you need to do is tell people who didn't ask. Also, recording studio, and double bo- circulate the word in the form of song isn't even necessary. For outlined in parts 1 and 2 above. you must name one of your songs nus points if they don't try to hide a rumor. At least people will be your friends to think you're re- But be forewarned: if your lead "Untitled," because that's what how fake it is and name it some- talking about you. • Take a hint... Maybe she's just not that into you By Michelle Leonard ably not. Wait—let me explain. which, by the way, were taken and proves you are not that in- good. If you pass on "Sleepless Contributing Writer' First I'd first like to address Mr. before I was born. The thing is, telligent. I take mine without a in Seattle", I'm alright with" it. I Thinks Lying About Being a CEO you're ring—go away. don't really want to watch "The For ages men have come togeth- is a Great Pick-Up Line: I appre- Lastly, there's Mr. Please Take Big Lebowski" with you. Oh, and er over beer, pizza, and sports (or ciate that you think of me at 4:30 Me Off Your Speed Dial: You one more thing: don't call me ev- something like that) to hang out, a.m. after your night on the town, sure are a nice guy. In case you ery day. I need a little bit of a little and sometimes girls slip into their and really, your text message aren't certain, because you something called space, especially conversation. And sometimes, is so sweet, but let's be hon- don't seem to be, you can be since (let me reiterate) I still don't when they talk about girls, they est: it's costing me ten cents. a nice gUy without becoming really know you. puzzle over what they consider to And I don't care that much. my door mat. I can think for What am I trying to tell you? , be girls' bizarre behaviors. How In fact, I haven't seen you myself—hell, I can even tie That booty texts are awesome. come her cat never seems to get in three months for a reason. my own shoes—I bet you That I love to be woken up and over that strange sickness that Stop drinking. I'm sleeping. can, too, if you tried. Your insulted. Married, middle-aged, keeps her by its bedside? Why did ' Now Mr. I Bet You Think personality is probably great with kids?? Hot. And please, feel it take her a whole Saturday night This Paragraph Is About You, (as I'm assuming you have free to use my voicemail as an ««,»to shampoo her chin-length hair? Don't You, Don't You: You're one) but I didn't get to find outlet for your boredom. Why didn't she return your phone funny, charming, good-lookin', out because you didn't let me. Really, though? Maybe I'm just calls, even though you called her intelligent... the list goes on and Be yourself, please. It's okay not that into you. three times today and left her two on. What's wrong then? Well, 1 to disagree with people, even If I like you, I'll let you know. I voicemails? Is it too much to ask can think of a long list of "I don'ts" me—as long as you let me have may not come right out and say it, to want to get to know her? since you've already said I do. I married and hitting on me, and in my way. Just kidding. The fact but trust me—you'll know. You that you let me make you watch The truth may be she's just not bet your three young children love my mind, that makes you a lot less may not even want me to like you that chick-flick was really not so that into you. I know I'm prob- looking at your wedding photos, funny, churming, good-lookin', at this point. That's okay, too. • THE OBSERVER ARTS & CULTURE October 06,2005 I 13

Maiika Robak/TTie Observer f Film goers flock to the Hew York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall to get a taste of this year's featured films -.' • i i "i \ • . j»11 i j' Diversity and innovation highlight this year's New York Film Festival By Catriona Schlosser The festival's infusion of more mainstream films and small- buzz this season. This biopic delves into the life of author, Tru- Contributing Writer er, more independent films is a representation of the diversity man Capote, as he researches his book "In Cold Blood," the true present this year. Professor Eva Stadler, an associate professor story of the murders of a family in a small Kansas town. What do an anchorman, dh author, and a transvestite have in of communication and media studies at Fordham University - The festival also reflects great depth in filmmaking. It em- common? The New York Film Festival of course. The NYFF at Lincqln Center, said there will be films ^vith "interesting braces innovation and simplicity as well. "Bubble", a film di- kicked off its 43rd year on Sept. 23. and commercial appeal." "Good Night and Good Luck,"the rected by Steven Soderbergh, critiques small town 'America. Al- Diversity is the word to describe this year's festival. The opening night film about the battle between news anchor Ed- ways willing to take a chance, Soderbergh cast non-professional festival, presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center, is ward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy during the red actors; a definite shift from casting actors like Brad Pitt, Julia historically an event that embraces diversity in many different scare in the 1950s, is a prime example of this. George Clooney Roberts, and George Clooney for the "Ocean" films. By doing facets, whether it is the nationality of the film or the style of directs and stars in the film. The topic, although set in the past, this, he created a documentary feel to it in order to explore the the film. The festival is also different from many of its coun- seems relevant to today as we look at the changing relation- lives that revolve around an Ohio doll factory. His use of slow terparts like Tribeca, Cannes, or Toronto, because it does not ship between journalists and politicians. panning and tilting is also indicative of the documentary style. give out awards. It allows the films themselves to shine, which "Capote," directed by Bennett Miller and starring Philip Sey- "Regular Lovers," another film with great depth, is an exam- contributes to such breadth of diversity and innovation. mour Hoffinan, is another more commercial film generating see New Yorkfllm Festival pg.14 On the record with Cold By Kristen Jefferson songs it's not hard for us to do. It's Staff Writer kind of like vessels that music trav- els through from somewhere else. I During their two year hiatus, the put a positive spin on certain songs guys in Cold have endured both per- somewhere in the lyrics; just to try to sonal and professional hardships. help us through the whole thing. They witnessed the abrupt depar- On reconfng in her chHhood ture of guitarist, Terry Balsalmo, parted ways with their label Geffen It was cool; it was what we needed Records, and worst of all, coped to do. When Cold writes songs its all with singer Scooter Ward's sister's about a vibe and what we can draw battle with cancer. While this may from. Being in that room gave us have been enough to break up most hope; it was almost like there were bands, Cold turned tragedy into spirits in there. It seems like [music] song with their Lava Records debut, was just flowing the whole time we "A Different Kind of Pain." were in that room. I think there was On writing about WanTs sister's a lot of electricity in the air. We were cancer battle: drawing from it. Scooter Ward: Every song on the On the new alums 'softer' album was written to lift us out of the sound: darkness. That's personal and people Cold never really thought of our- feel that when your singing. You can selves as a heavy band. We always let your guard down and write about drew from an emotional side. The your life and not try to be jaded or fans seem to love it and as long sugarcoat it. I think honesty is the as we've got their ok that's all we Courtesy of Atlantic Rreordj ri Cold gets personal with 'A different kind of pain' best thing in music. When we write need" • 14 ARTS & CULTURE October 06,2005 THE OBSERVER fordhamobserver.com In Theatres 'Flight Plan' New York Film Festival Starring Jodie Foster, Sean Bean With a stylish and absorbing opening^se- 'Bubble' quence, director Robert Schwentke sets Starring Dustin James Ashley, Debbie Doebereiner stakes high in his new release, "Flightplan." What happens when you take George Clooney and Brad Pitt The story of a young girl's mid-flight dis- away from Steven Soderbergh? Success. What happens when you appearance seems, at first, to be a detfd- replace his other A-listers with non actors? Chemistry. What hap- end—a fabulous thought without a suitable pens when you trade elaborate sound stage sets and European ho- conclusion. Nevertheless, if the film's deus tels for locations in Ohio? Reality. What happens when your film ex machina is slightly less satisfying than starts as an outline with* an ending and is allowed to blossom with the mystery itself, we can't hold a grudge the actor's real lives and eccentricities?... "Bubble". Soderbergh for long. As a consolation prize, we get the is not a stranger to independent film making as his feature "Sex, magnificent Jodie Foster, an actress of con- Lies and Videotape" brought him critical acclaim, but with "Bubble", Soderbergh has kept it simple without yield- siderable skill whose film appearances have ing a challenge. He has cultivated a living, growing work of art with honesty, and clarity. This bubble, however you grown scarce in recent years. Foster elevates interpret it, is in no way delicat; it is brutal, and that is a compliment-Davii/ Graver "Flightplan" to levels of Hitchcockian proportions, maintaining an almost unbearable environment of anxiety - and, thankfully, taking us along for the 'Methadonia' ride. -RayDademo Documentary film maker, Michel Negroponte, spent eighteen months capturing almost every twinge and 'Dandelion' twitch of the attendees at a methadone maintenance Starring Vincent Kartheiser, Taryn Man- clinic in downtown Manhattan. He weaves the lives of ning the suffering and the struggling, the addicted and the Mark Milgard is the latest independent recovering. He brings alive the horrors of addiction, and director to probe the mythic misfortunes of sometimes the humor, from within this compelling as- middle-America's rural youth. With a wide semblage. Unfortunately, the film does not hide its con- angle and a wider eye, his camera's simple tempt for methadone treatment. Rather than a balanced movements and lingering shots capture col- frame, Negroponte injects his own opinions on the war orful, rapturous isolation. As teenager Ma- over this controversial program, focusing primarily on patients who abuse the treatment. Further- son struggles with suicide, he continues to more, his worn metaphors and overbearing narration handcuff the figures inhabiting the film. It is a wake up with opportunity and in doing so, shame that a subject of this weight was handled so poorly.-David Graver alters the lives of everyone around him. As tragedy transpires among the Mullich fam- ,,„ 'Regular Lovers' ily, Mason stands at a juncture: "will mine The working class riots of France during the early summer of be a story of tragedy," or "do the unknown expanses of the world offer some- 1968 have been explored through cinema twice in the past two thing?" Whereas this film could have slipped into a heavy handed critique years. The first, Bernardo Bertolucci's "The Dreamers," illus- ll 1 bFM%oaerri'farruly,it refhtined from judgment. Instead, it's portrayal of trated the vivid cultural and sexual tension driving the youth to communication, decision making, and their use in Overcoming innate human riot. "Regular Lovers," the newest film by director Philippe.Gar- entropy liberate to the film's last breath-ZtovK/Graver rel, commences with the riots, the damage, the secrecy, and the running. From there, led by a young poet played to perfection by Garrel's son, Louis (who also played Theo in "The Dreamers"); the On The Airwaves film slowly descends into the depths of disillusioned youth living in fight, Franz has succeeded in a the wake. Wealth and attraction mingle with freedom and destiny. Class consciousness is so overwhehning, it draws "sophomore release that rivals the immediate comparison to the French Revolution, and rightfully so, as the riots defined these youth's political identity. "fervor Of the first, demonstrates With an obsessive attention to detail, the director draws with the artistry of France's historic film making. '^Regular the bands artistry and musician- Lovers" is a pointed and unforgiving masterpiece. The question remains however will it ever reach the white screens ship, maintains the bands iden- of American theaters?-Z)av/£/ Graver tity, and broadens their scope. The weakesttrack, "Do You Want To", 'The Squid and the Whale' Fiona Apple soils feeds the fiery desire to shake Starring Jeff Daniels, Laura Linney "Extraordinary Machine" and chop, while "Eleanor Put In the interest of full disclosure, I should note that I work EPIC (Song BMG) Your Boots Back On" and "Fade for Peter Newman, the film's co-producer. Hopefully, this Articulate, magnificently or- Together" showcase lyricism and doesn't negate what I feel to be my genuine enthusiasm chestrated, and Fiona Apple's most sophistication over new gentler for the film. polished piece to date, "Extraordi- progressions. With tempo swings Baumbach's prior features positioned him as mod- nary Machine" represents the evo- mid-song, the layering of intense erately talented mannerist—a sort-of Whit Stillman- lution every artist seeks. 'Tinted musical tracks, or songs scraped to lite—but with "The Squid and the Whale", the writ- with Tidal's" somber moodiness the bone... however you've come er/director has proven himself as a talented cinematic and brimming with "When The to love Franz, this album, as was memoirist. Both the comedy and drama for which Ba- Pawn's" whimsical sarcasm, the die last, is our gateway to rock n' umbach previously strained, hit much harder in this autobiographical chronicle of divorce and the, now album still possesses a vibrantly roll history.-Dave Graver tired, handheld camera serves the film's apparently confessional story well. Not all the credit is due to original spirit In fact, this is "Ex- Grade: A Baumbach—the cast sells the film through the screenplay's rougher passages (mostly those related to traordinary Machines" second in- the film's embarrassing title). Jesse Eisenberg's angry bewilderment (serving better here than in "Roger carnation after the first Jon Brion Dodger"), in particular, edges the film beyond parameters of the torpid world of modern American in- production was shelved, leaked dependent cinema.^Co/f'M Beckett to the internet and scrapped for pahs. Tapping Mike Elizondo to produce, the duo reworked a few Film festival has diversity, innovation tracks and fashioned a few more, continued from pg. 13 tival and the director of past films world of a suicide bomber. The book ending the new product with Antigone Rising pie of the opportunities the NYFF "The Crying Game" and "The •fact the festival is showing a film two originals. The result is an al- "From the Ground Up" gives to filmmakers who may not Butcher Boy," tells the story of a from both sides of the conflict is a bum well worth the wait: exqui- "We didn't want to be told what have distributors for their work. A small town boy in Ireland played statement in itself. site, oft time surreal, and ever so to wear. We didn't want to be told French film, directed by Philippe by the Irish actor, Cillian Murphy. In the past, the event has em- playful-Dove GrawrlGrade: A what to sing or how to write." Garrel, is about a poet played by In the movie, Murphy moves to braced the rich history and tradi- Cathy Henderson (guitar, backing Louis Garrel (the director's son), London to become a transvestite tion of cinema. This year, they are vocals) certainly had the right idea during the May '68 revolution in cabaret singer. supporting the restoration of clas- when she, and her sister Kristen, France. The film explores the emo- The NYFF is showcasing many sic films by showing a recently decided to start a band. Their mu- tions of community, camaraderie, films with social commentary such discovered 1922 Sam Wood di- sic is strong and fearless much like and love. With its length (three as documentaries, feature films, or rected film, starring Rudolph Val- their personalities; and lead singer hours), and its somewhat obscure short films including two works entino and Gloria Swanson, titled Cassidy's voice is dramatic, vul- historical setting, the film will about the conflict between Israel "Beyond the Rocks." According nerable and her southern twang most likely not be a commercial and Palestine. One film is a docu- to the Internet Movie Database, Franz Ferdinand spices up their already country hit, but it is creating a great deal of mentary by Israeli filmmaker, Avi the film was discovered in April "You Can Have It So Much Bet- infused style. The combination positive reaction at the NYFF, an Mograbi, titled "Avenge but One 2004 in a private collection in the ter (With...)" of powerful vocals and upfront event allowing a film with diver- of My Two Eyes." It discusses the Netherlands. Recently restored. Domino (EPIC: Sony BMG) instruments results in a battle be- sity and innovation (like this one) struggle of the Jewish people and Stadler saw a press screening of It would only be appropriate tween the two, with both comcing to be seen. the violence that surrounds them. the film and said it was "interest- for the Scottish art-rockers who out on top. These five indepen- Even the centerpiece of the fes- The film is not generating as much ing to sec classic actors." She also kicked off the dance rock craze to dent musicians have cohesively tival, "Breakfast on Pluto," rep- praise as "Paradise Now," a Pales- said the film, with its missing foot- further it with a riotous follow-up. come full circle.-v4M>e Ottziel resents diversity in filmmaking. tinian film by director, Hany Abu- age, shows how movies arc such a As their contemporaries flout and • Grade: B Neil Jordan, a favorite of the fes- Assad, thut explores the terrifying "fragile medium." • fordhamobserver.com THE OBSERVER I October 06,2005 I ARTS & CULTURE 15 Badfish sacrifice originality to keep Sublime alive

By PCristen Jefferson side project; once a month for the Staff Writer first year in 2001. Is it more difficult to play someone Nine years after the death of else's music versus creating your own? Bradley Nowell, frontman of DL: I think it's easier. A good SoCal ska rockers Sublime; the song is a good song whether it is band's music still echoes in clubs your own or someone else's. Play- across the country despite their de- ing music in general, if you have mise. This is thanks to the Rhode fun performing it and everyone's Island' band, Badfish—a tribute |jnging along that's a powerful band to Sublime providing fans feeling. both new and old a way to relive What about living up to another, Sublime's live legacy and honor a band's reputation and more so the fan's musical career that spawned five expectation? albums. But while Badfish's suc- DL: We try not to goof off to cess grows with every venue they much before we play because we play, it becomes more apparent to don't want to play the songs bad. vocalist/guitarist, David Ladin; We want to represent [Sublime] bassist, Joel Hanks; drummer, how people know them from the Scott Begin; and saxophonist, Pat CDs. If I start forgetting all the Downs, that keeping Sublime's words, people aren't going to music alive means sacrificing come to shows, because it's like original music. we're leading them in a big sing- a-long. The Observer: What made you guys JH: As far as playing bass, want to be a tribute band? drums and guitar, any three peo- Joel Hanks: We never really ple can do that, but it's more on thought that we would be in a Dave because the fans want to tribute band. But the idea seemed hear something that sounds like simple, there was so many fans Bradley. especially on the east coast that Pat Downs: If it's done right never got to see Sublime play live. there's nothing to worry about.

We never got to see them play; How are you able to abandon the Courtesy of WdiMlJ.lfeda they got really famous after Brad- 'cover band'stigma? Badfish pays tribute to SoCal ska heroes, Sublime ley died so we thought it would be DL: I think the biggest thing is' something people would want to other bands. People want to hear ing original songs. crowd is 14 or 15 years old, so it's band. People would just not come see. stuff they already know but if you Since Sublime is no longer around and not getting old for them. anymore. We have original songs Were any members of Badfish in orig- act cheesy on stage it's going to there won't be any new music from Sub- DL; For me, every time there's and we definitely want to play inal bands before? come across that way. But if we're lime. Does it ever start to feel dated? a new audience it's like the first [them] but we haven't figured oujt JH: We were all in original serious about it and try to make it JH: Unfortunately, we only have time your playing these songs be- the best way to do that yet. People bands fojynany years. sound like the CD, people are go- a certain number of songs .and we cause of their reaction. are coming to hear songs that they David Ladin: Joel and I played ing to have fun. play the same songs a lot, for us Badfish is becoming more and more know; they're not coming to hear in a band together for four years JH: Some people are not going it becoines a little repetitive buf successful because you're gaining us. But yes, we are kind of locked back in high school and then we to like what we do, there are al- at least we have good songs to Sublime's audiences. Do you feel locked in. * ??• ?-:*!? met Pat; he was in another band ways negative people. Other art- choose from. into being a tribute band? DL: We're not promoting our- and started playing with us. ists tend to look down on it. When PD: As far as dated for the au- JH: I don't think we could all selves, we're promoting someone JH: We basically started as a I'm on stage I feel like I'm play- dience, a huge percentage of the of a sudden turn into an original else. • New fall television season offers reincarnations and rip-offs of last year's ratings grabbers By Rachele Lynn Contributing Writer it, decided to attempt to recreate even if it means stepping outside the success with "Invasion." the FCC comfort zone and being It seems every broadcast net- The same pattern of imitation racier and gorier to compete with work received the same memo in is true of almost every innova- the content seen on channels like And while these "clone programs" may regards to their new fall program- tive show of the last few seasons. FX or HBO. The risk, so far, has ming: either replicate the suc- CBS's "The Ghost Whisperer," paid off big. help the networks breach a market that'has cessful shows of their broadcast is a poorly done knock-off of All the pre-season hype this competitors or create less con- NBC's mid-season success, "Me- fall surrounded the shows that been proven successful in the past, few, if ventional shows that are racier dium." ABC's "Commander In were unlike any of last season's and gorier to contend with cable Chief hopes to tap into "The and it created a ratings boom. any, will surpass the originals. programming. West Wing" audience and NBC's FOX's unique twist on the inves- "Lost" was one of the. few "Three Wishes," hosted by Amy tigative crime drama, "Bones," runaway hits last season and Grant, takes the sappy charity of premiered to an audience of its continued popularity caused "Extreme Makeover: Home Edi- 10.8 million viewers, according the ratings plummet that led to tion" and escalates it to almost to the Nielsen ratings; and, that premiered on a Thursday, op- or gory violence before there the immediate cancellation of nauseating proportions. And same network's action drama, posite the "reinvention" of Joey, start; there wasn't one show in FOX's new buddy-lawyer com- while these "clone programs" "Prison Break," has had a spot Chris emerged the ratings victor FOX's Sunday night comedy edy, "Head. Cases," which in its may help the networks breach a in Nielsen's weekly top-25 most and UPN finally broke into the block that aired without it and second week went head-to-head market that has been proven suc- watched shows since its pre- realm of the "big four" networks three of the four shows are car- against ABC's sci-fi juggernaut. cessful in the past,' few, if any, miere last month. Both programs (ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX.) toons. With the increase in cable Everyone is tuning in to "Lost," will surpass the originals that will more than likely find con- It would appear as if audiences and premium networks, there especially the programming ex- inspired them for the very rea- tinued success throughout the miss the idea of a comedy for the have been a larger viewership ecutives at all of ABC's compet- son why Fruity Hoops will never season as well, thanks to smart whole family to enjoy, more than due to the edgier content and the ing networks, prompting the new outsell Fruit Loops at the grocery scheduling by FOX. "Bones" they miss "Friends." "Everybody freedom to run these slightly less fall schedules of almost every store: people love originals. benefits from being the lead-in Hates Chris" was the sole show restrained shows accompanied major broadcast network to have Broadcast television has not to last year's hit medical drama, this season on broadcast though by warnings, which broadcasters a sci-fi mystery of their own. made it easy for audiences "House" and, after the baseball that can be considered decent can only do while stuck between CBS's "Threshold," about though. Their tendency to latch season has ended, FOX will run enough for any respectable par- the FCC and the program desires alien's invading Earth via the on to an inventive idea like "24" and "Prison Break" on the ent to let their younger children of the advertiser-friendly 18-34 mid-Atlantic ocean; NBC's "Sur- "Survivor" until it finally begat same night creating an "action- watch. This season's trend was year old demographic. face," a drama centering on mys- "Temptation Island" and worse, packed" Monday night of pro- more towards the unconventional The notable hits of this season terious creatures found deep in is one of the biggest contributing gramming, and FOX is.not the racier comedies like NBC's "My ("Prison Break," "Bones," "Every- the ocean; and the WB's addition factors as to why so many people only network benefiting from Name is Earl" and FOX's "The body Hates Chris" and "My Name to its Tuesday night line-up, "Su- arc turning to cable and premium inventive programming, War at Home," both of which is Earl"), combined with returning pernatural," where two attractive channels to find fresh and edgy In a feat that was completely have found ratings success. favorites like "House," "Lost," guys fight mysterious, supernatu- television. This season, however, unheard of in the past, UPN was The most noticeable change "Desperate Housewives," and ral urban legends, were all born it would appear as if program- able to not only compete against in this season's programming "Arrested Development" provide out of the success of "Lost." The ming executives have decided NBC's "Must-Sec TV" with Chris though, is that a lot of shows a good foundation for broadcast show was such a triumph that to invest a little more interest in Rock's family comedy, "Every- prompt the black screen warning networks to try and reclaim their even ABC, the network that airs developing the "next big hit," body Hates Chris," but when it message indicating lewd humor vanishing audiences. • 16 October 06,2005 THE OBSERVER Black Hawks and Bibles By Adam Kaufman Assistant Literary Editor Proud Polish shoes stepping out the front door. Sometimes, I would stare at her instead of closing my eyes, Looks like Grandma got pissed off again. and I'd notice her calloused hands shaking, Maybe Grandpa made some critical comment crossed fingersfolde d down onto those thin-skinned knuckles about the way she left the hall light on. that never came near my brother or me.

He got very hard to please toward the end, After we were done, she would get up from her knees, even more so than he had been in his days of health. only one of which was in full working form, His slightly sagging face, twisted fiom a short-lived boxing stint, and after a kiss and a warning against the bed bugs' bites, would rarely crack a smile if it weren't for a waitress. she'd slowly walk to the room where her husband slept.

She would tuck me in at night, on those weekends And after all those years of hearing one-sided goodnights when I stayed in what I secretly referred to as the Jesus room, and sighs as she slipped into her side of the bed, all filled with rosary beads and pictures of a blond-haired, it became clear that if she did ever turn out the light, blue-eyed, loosely clothed son of God she might not find her way back. •

(who bore a striking resemblance to my hippie Uncle John. While I never actually met John, I was told that he would have been my favorite uncle, had he not had that so-called heart condition).

On each and every one of those fond Friday nights, we would say the Lord's Prayer together, and she would remind me to pray extra hard for all of the people who I loved and wished to live long.

It was funny that, even then, I had my doubts, but like the good grandson I was, I feigned faith, for this was something that seemed quite important to her, and it would have broken her heart to know the truth, especially after working a second-shift . at the Sikorsky helicopter plant in Stratford, where she would screw tiny nuts to tiny bolts so that those angels of war could fly home safely.

j "What?" She came back into the kitchen^ and next to (he television set where her glasses were placed. Edges sat back down in her chair, the blanket wrapped com- She4 walkedi^er to the tabled ptclSd up Wgl&SSes,' By Andy Dodds pletely around her. and put them on. She looked so beautiful with those Contributing Writer "It's cold in here, should I turn the air off?" glasses on; they strengthened her features and made "I just did." her look subtle and intelligent. He only sat there in The lining of the blanket draped over her thin shoulder "Oh, thanks. It was supposed to be really hot the silence and looked at the floor. There was so was beginning to unravel in her hand. The room was out today." much he wanted to say. cold - really cold. He had turned up the air condition- "What do you want?" As she grabbed her jacket, her phone, and her ing because it was going to be a hot day, but he hadn't "What do you mean?" purse he scrambled his thoughts into a few phrases; his noticed that the room was probably fifty degrees. His "Why did you call me back in here? You were pitiful attempt to keep her in the apartment followed: "I insides were on fire with a mad rush of pain and frustra- dead silent for the last ten minutes and now you want think that we need to talk about what's going on." tion, topped offwith a bit of reckless anxiety. This kept to talk about the weather?" "You know what, I'm getting sick of this shit. him warm enough to ignore the goose bumps that had "I just want to talk to you. I don't want to fight, I'm tired of talking and then being the only person to formed on his arms— tiny manifestations of his vulner- I don't want you to be mad." say anything. And you know what else? I'm tired of abilities being brought to the surface. Another long pause. She sat there looking at him being the enemy. You aren't the victim anymore - you She stared at him so intently that he thought as if she had something to say but didn't know how to aren't the one who is being wronged any longer. This her eyes were going to pop out of her head and come verbalize it This was difficult for bom of them. They is just as much your fault as it is mine. I just want to bouncing across the kitchen floor to attack him. She both knew that their relationship had its flaws, that it be able to move on from this, to look forward because I was going to be decisive for once, she was going to fig- wasn't perfect They both probably even knew that they deserve to be satisfied and happy and not to be worried ure out what she really wanted to say and she was go- would be better off finding someone new or even be- about everything that happens anymore. That's what ing to say it. When two people who love each other are ing single for awhile. The most difficult thing for them you've done to me - you've made me so concerned fighting, there are often long pauses right when they're to accept, however, was that awkward loneliness when that anything I do will turn your life to shit, and you beginning to realize that their ideal world is not being no one would take care of them. If they were sick, no know what? I'm done with it. I'm done. Goodbye." held together- that their love is imperfect. It's easy to one would come and bring them soup or keep them He had no idea what to say, mostly because ev- fight about the small things like picking up dirty laun- company. They would have to do everything - live life erything she had just said was true. He had been self- dry or coming home from work on time, or even some - alone. They would have to be strong and independent ish, but so had she. This was not black and white, or of the big things, like an affair or a job transfer. Things - something totally new to both of them. For the past even gray. This situation had an entirely different color big and small, trifling and serious, can be easy to fight year they could just depend on one another to be there, to it, one that hadn't been discovered yet. He had no about. The silence, however, is never easy; it is void of to take care of each other. Now things were different, idea what that color would look like, but he knew that communication yet filled with thoughts and emotions and both of them knew it somehow. Somewhere in the it would represent how he felt right now. Perhaps he that go wholly unexpressed. depths of their beings they both knew that everything needed to think about it some more. Perhaps he needed She stood up and walked out of the kitchen, but between them was about to change, but neither of them to forget about all of it right now, and just to think about his eyes didn't follow her as she walked past him. He was ready for it. He took a deep breath and looked at her the fact that the one woman he had ever loved had just was in a trance, thinking about one of their first dates. with that last bit of hope dwindling in the moment. walked out of his life in an uncomfortable combination She had walked around the corner and he realized that "Do you think we can fix this?" he asked, t of anger and resentment. In the end, there was nothing she was the one he was waiting for. His heart had flut- There was a long pause which could have lasted he could do, tered when he saw her and he knew she was going to for five seconds or five hours, depending upon the point Instead of chasing her or calling her to beg her be different somehow. She was going to make him of view. She stared at the blanket wrapped around her forgiveness, he just sat in his chair and stared at the stronger and weaker at the same time. She was going and expressed no emotion, no outward sign of she was blanket she had dropped onto the floor. Its frayed edges to motivate him and stall him. She was going to make feeling. He longed for her right now; he needed her to were spread all over the tile floor and he felt alone, so Jim into a man yet keep him a child. say something, to express herself. He didn't care what alone that his mind seemed devoid of any feeling. He He didn't want to let her leave but he couldn't she said - as long as it was something, good or bad. must have sat there for at least an hour before he realized think of how to keep her there. He thought for a few "I need some time." That was all she said. She that he was late for work. He got up, ran to the bath- seconds and decided it was best to say something: "Jes- took the blanket off of her shoulder and let it fall onto room, brushed his teeth, and ran out the door to con- sie, come here for second." the ground. She looked across the room to the table tinue his life. • • fordhamobserver.com THE OBSERVER October OB, 2005 I LITERARY 17 Breathing Underwater (Part 2 of 2) Salad Days By Betsy Wallers ,, . , r : Literary Editor I By Alison Corbett Contributing Writer Tess thinks if s ing she must ha*' r|of his eye. I think of her quietly as my she hopes. The lybu off the dancer, her eyes and tjiir this sharp and roguish woman If you loved h ill the cabin, with her full, chapped mouth sky would lobkju vi'e— • IJer laughter, like a little girl's, es up her forehead ling and a mys- lights her black eyes up, this time. Me turiisjo: iren't any kind On Saturday mornings from her. He starts ti ie~I knew it we talk under our covers and

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slumps broken-shouldered|anE halljasleep at She's at the table that evening, flipping She?wailS;fbrJhinrtb respond) he doesn't. She them. the entrance;. faintly hummingJfloi'eStent. lights through want-ads, when he comes home from 'smells his toothpaste'and jieafs; the first creak Objects which, left alone, have color the aisles a flickering yellbw¥Slie shuffles swiin practice. ' v . of the pipes as the water struggles through to the feeling of having been past the aisles of .makeup;and paper igobds, He yawns widely and kisses the top of thefaucet., : '„>• : :r touched by her. straight to the plianiiacyjiriftheibacki; She idly her head; "I'm beat. It's going to be an early She tries to think of something else to say, but I know, around the apartment, reads the labels of theNyqiiirbottles^and some night." a screeching noise and Harvey's howling yelp what she has left in particular herbal sleeping aids, but she knows they're not She closes her eyes and leans her head on the explode into the room. places enough, not anymore. She's shopping for Har- table. ' " "The goddamn pipe burst," he yells as rusty because she leaves a subtle vey tonight. , "I bought you some peppermint tea..." he water rushes •across the bedroom floor. residue. She continues through to the rows of "No calls from the bedroom. "It's supposed to help She peers into the bathroom and seems him Doz" and "Vivarin" pills. Their neon-shaded you sleep." struggling against a great stream of water chum- I wonder what effect I, myself, labels and misspelled print make her think, "Right. Thanks." She sighs. After a few min- ing forth from the pipe. must have on objects somehow, of Vegas. She sweeps her hand along utes she peels off her shirt and follows him, She instinctively grabs one of the suitcases to people who would perceive a foot-long stretch of shelf, bottles falling into stepping out of her jeans as she walks to the still stowed beneath the night stand. things in such a way. her basket like a line of diving showgirls. bedroom. She leans against the doorway and "Goddamnit. I can't take any more bad luck A veil-eyed attendant slides the bottles over runs her tongue across her lips. She tosses her today." I imagine it would be clumsy the scanner without looking up. He takes her hair and juts her hip precariously, waiting for "That's not bad luck, Harvey," she says from and inelegant, crumpled bills and drops the bottles into a thin him to notice. "You sure you don't want to stay the living room as she slips on her jacket. though not without a i plastic bag. up late with me tonight?" She bites her lower He searches beneath the bathroom counter for She walks home without watching where lip. a wrench. "Then what do you call it?" she's going, the edge of the blanket trailing He glances up at her as he folds down the "A sign." along the pavement behind her. comforter. She looks at him through lowered She shuts the door against a foaming wave: lashes. she can still hear water lapping against the wall That evening, she grinds up four of the pills "I'm exhausted, baby." He takes her by the as she drags her suitcase down the.hallway into and stirs the powder into his mashed potatoes. If hand and pulls her over to the bed with him. the diy night. • she has to be awake, then he should be, too. He "Just come curl up with me and try to get a good licks the plate clean and she feels like a crimi- night's sleep." _ _ LL_ nal. She crosses her aims and doesn't They go to bed early. She stares at him intent- move. FOORR ly, searching for evidence of sped-up nerves, for "I would give you some of my sleep if I restlessness, for twitching, shaking, anything— could, Tess." After a long stretch of silence he SUBMISSIONS! he stretches out on his back and closes his eyes. looks up. "You're supposed to say, i know you She places her head against his chest and waits would, Harvey.'" to hear the knock of his caffeinated heart against "I don't know that." "Submission [to the his ribcage. She expects a racket loud enough to "Don't glare at me. That's the way Observer Literary keep him awake until dawn, but all she hears is you look at people when you think they're / the ebb and flow of his breath, the even tides of being selfish." / section] permits one his blood—he falls asleep quickly, despite the The look she gives him doesn't / to dedicate his life, chemical compounds swimming through his change \ through devotion, to veins. "Sleeping a normal night of sleep each \ She kicks his legs and tries to wake him, but he day isn't selfish, Tess." \ something beyond lies there calm and still, his body gently curved. "It is if you love an insomniac." She tries to fold herself into his heavy amis and "You're asking for things I can't give you." himself." be calm and still along with him, but she can "I know." She sits at the edge of the bed. "It still hear the wet swell of his lungs— breathing doesn't even look like I live here, Harvey." In any event, we're sure that's she knows she can drown in. She begins to feel "How do you explain those stacks of boxes what Henry Miller meant. seasick and rolls out of bed. everywhere?" She stands at his living room window, awash "I'd unpack if I had a place lo put my Call for submissions! Fiction! in the liligreed moonlight that pushes past the things." Non-fictloni Poetry! Hybrid baited windows, The screen groans metallically "I didn't think you'd have so much god- forms of your own devising! when she yanks it open; she wonders if it's loud damned stuff," If it's good, we want it. enough to wake someone sleeping in the next "I can leave if you don't want me here." room. She shuts it and yanks it open again three He sighs and sits up in bed. "No, you can't, Drop your submissions off more times just in case it is, Tess, Where would you go?" in the Observer box In room She unlatches the locked bars and leans out, "Home." LL 408 or e-mail them to pushing her body as far over the ledge as it can "Without me?" [email protected]. go, The night air is thick and humid, She closes She nods, "Just like you said— you'd hate the her eyes and she's ion years old, on vacation at desert," the Cape, Her father lifts her by her waist at the He lays his hand on the back of her shoulder, Deadline for edge of the ship's deck. Idling her lean far out "I'm sony you can't sleep, Tess," next issue: over the ocean, She shrugs but doesn't look up, October 8, No Discovery channel show or afternoon He begins lo knead the tight lines of her upper movie could have prepared her for so much back, "I know, I know,,, It's not my fault, it's not 2OO5 churning vaslncss, so much seething empty me, But I still feel bad—" space. "Put me down, please," she asks her I'a- "It is you, Harvey." 18 SPORTS October 06,2005 | THE OBSERVER fordhamobserver.com Spotlight: Marija Markovic sets high standards at Fordham Spotlight: Marija Markovic Observer: home country and here, Sport: Volleyball Do you play any other Observer: Year: Junior sports? Who is your inspiration? Position: Middle Hitter Markovic: Markovic: Hometown: Pljevlja, Serbia Yes, I play tennis in myVanja Grbic, a volleyball and Montenegro spare time. player from my home coun- Number; 9 Observer: Height: 6'2" How do you prepare for a Observer: Major: Business Adminis- volleyball jjame? Who is your favorite profes- tration Markovic: sional athlete? I prepare by listening to mu^ Markovic: Marija Markovic was named sic from my home country, Allen Iverson and Maria Atlantic 10 Co-Player of the Pljevlja, Serbia and Mon- Sharapova. Week on Sept. 12 and was tenegro. I try not to think Observer: named MVP of the Colegate about the game, by clearing What is your favorite sports Invitational. She leads the my mind and relaxing. movie? team with her hitting record Observer: Markovic: and has contributed to vol- What's your favorite part "Love and Basketball." leyball's best record in Ford- about the game? Observer: ham history. Markovic: What do you do when you My favorite part is having are not playing volleyball? Observer: fun and winning. Markovic: How many hours do you ded- Observer: Studying and hanging out icate each week to the team? What's your least favorite with friends. Markovic: part? Observer: I dedicate about 21 hours a Markovic: What are some of your hob- week to practice Losing. bies? Observer: Observer: Markovic: How many years have you What quality do you value I like shopping, drawing and played the sport? most in yourself of other spending time with friends. Markovic: athletes for a successful Observer: I have played volleyball for game? Where do you see yourself lo years. Markovic: i& 10 years? Observer: . Being able to stay level head- Markovic: How did you get into the ed when under pressure and In 10 years I see myself sport?^ being in control over emo- working and establishing a Markovic: tions during the game. life for myself. I would also My dad used to be a volley- Observer: like to be married with kids. ball player he sparked my What is the proudest moment Observe!': love to play sports. your career? Yankees or Boston? Markovic: Markovic: Courtesy of Fordham Athletic Department Going to the nationals in my I like the Yankees. • Marija Markoviciplayed an agressive game against Rhode Island with 13 kills.

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FREE CHECKING WITH NO MONTHLY FEE NO MATTER WHAT YOUR BALANCE £3 Washington Mutual fordhamobserver.com THE OBSERVER October 6,2005 SPORTS 19 Fordham cross country proves to be dominating force in A-10 e ^ • '• . ' '-.'..• By Joseph Artise was nearly ten seconds better than Contributing Writer second place finisher Josh Arthur of Edinboro University, who took ROSE HILL - Fordham's cross home .the team title at the Ram country teams stand on top of the Invitational with 31 points. Max competition. CoUado and Sean Mahon, both, While the men's team took home of C.W. Post, placed third and first place at the McDonald's Clas- fourth. sic and second at the Ram Invita- Fordham finished second, 23 tional, the women's team placed points behind with 64 along with second at the McDonald's Classic, Rhode Island, C.W. Post and Bry- making Fordham a dominating ant to round out the top five. Oth- force in the Atlantic-10 confer- er notables were Sophomore Matt ence. Lowenthal, who finished sixth for The women finished with 39 Fordham with the same time as points, only three points behind Edinboro teammates Ryan Coon, the first place winners William Dave Field and John Moneyhan. and Mary at the McDonald's Meanwhile, Fordham's Jacky Classic. Prevete finished the Ram Invita- Freshman Jacqueline Prevete tional in the top 10 with a sixth won the individual title at the place finish, behind the individual classic with a time of 20:00, 28 champion Leonora Joy of Stony seconds ahead of the second place Brook. Joy's time of 18:02.91 finisher, Emily Gousen of Wil- was a comfortable margin over liam and Mary. Juile Nemergut and teammate The men's team won the first Dana Hastie. Rachel Lanzel of place title at the McDonald's Edinboro was fourth, and Lauren Classic with a score of 74. Trail- Gengo of Stony Brook was fifth. ing behind was Radford in second Prevete finished more than a min- with 81. ute behind, but still scored a re- Men's cross country star, sopho- spectable finish. more Matt Flynn, came in second Stony Brook won the team com- place out of 66 competitors. petition with a score of 32, one Flynn took the individual title at point better than Edinboro. Ford- the Ram Invitational at Van Cort- ham finished third with 76 points landt Park- in the Bronx on Sept. in the team competition, with , 17th. ,, Manhattan College and C.W. Post . JJrtesy of Fordham Athletic Department His finishing time of 26:59.69 rounding out the top five. • Brigid Moriarty helps the lady Rams take second place at the McDonald's Classic. Why you should be psyched that the NHL is back and better

Ice hockey, for those who may each. That's almost one-fifth of have forgotten, is a sport that was • the > played back in who don't need any more rea- the 20th cen- sons to dislike each other. Which tury— mostly brings us to... by Canadi- 4. Fighting! And not that fake ans—and has baseball fighting, where everyone not been played just stands around and watches professionally two guys do little more than in North Amer- un-tuck their, shirts. This is real ica in more JOE DELESSIO drop-your-gloves, lose-a-tooth, than a year. Of require-multiple-stitches fight- course, the NHL's players and ing. And if you don't understand owners both had their reasons: why this is a beautiful thing, per- the players had to hold out so they haps hockey really isn't for you. could get less money than they'd But even if you don't, you at least already been offered, while the have to admit that... owners instituted a financial sys- 5. Hockey has the best play- tem that took into account the fact offs of any professional sport. that most of them aren't good at Hockey played during its "sec- their jobs. ond season" (as the playoffs are But now that all that's been sometimes called) is an almost settled, it's time everyone started entirely different game. It's fast- paying attention to the sport again, er still and even more passionate, and because most players refuse or perhaps more accurately, for SI. Louis Post-Dispatch/KRT to shave during the playoffs out the first time. Professional hock- Fighting is just one reason casual sports fans should be excited about the return of hockey. ey can be an incredibly exciting of superstition, by the third round sport, and with the so-called new fusing than that philosophy class ticipate in the Olympics, the best sporting achievement of the 20th there's the added fun of dozens NHL finally in business, here are you took sophomore year, just re- hockey players actually go. And century was the U.S. "Miracle on of outrageous-looking beards. To five reasons why. member this: hockey was already unlike the "Dream Team" era of Ice" hockey team of 1980. top it off, hockey caps its season 1. Logical rule changes. It extremely fast, and this will make Olympic basketball, the talent in 3. Three teams in the tri-state by presenting the Stanley Cup, may seem ridiculous to use the it faster. hockey is far more spread out. area. The Devils, despite invent- the coolest trophy in sports. To word "logical" when describ- 2. Olympics that matter. Tech- Teams from Canada, the United ing the defensive trap that made quote a David Letterman Top ing anything to do with a sport nically, the Olympics operate States, Russia and the Czech Re- the sport borderline unwatchable Ten list celebrating the Rang- that stopped playing for entire independently from professional public are perennial contenders, for an entire decade, are a Stan- ers' 1994 championship, "You year, but at least the .league and leagues like the NHL. But profes- to go along with a handful of oth- ley Cup contender every year. can't drink beer out of a Nobel its players used the time off to sionals have participated in the ers (like Finland and Sweden) that The Islanders, with stable own- Prize." Or for that matter, out of draw up some necessary rules last two games, and as a result of are consistently competitive. For ership and a core of young play- the World Series or Super Bowl to make the game more exciting the agreement between the NHL Americans, a U.S. Olympic hock- ers, have improved considerably trophies. and more accessible to the casual and its players, they'll participate ey team is perfect to root for—not ' over the past few seasons. And So even if you haven't been a fan. Ending games with a shoot- in the next two as well. How per- an overwhelming favorite, not an the Rangers—well, there's some- fan in the past, and even if you out tp.determine a winner is infi- fect a fit are professional hockey impossible longshot, but a team thing comforting about watching think the owners are greedy and nitely more exciting than ending players and the Olympics? Perfect with a real chance to compete and a team that you could probably the commissioner is incompetent, them in a tie, and rules allowing enough that the NHL takes two win, if, of course, they're good make if they had open tryouts. give hockey a chance this season. two-line passes and tag-up off- weeks off in the middle of its sea- enough. And don't think people No other sport can claim three At least once the World Series sides will open up the game and, son for its players to participate, won't care. Keep in mind that teams in the metropolitan area, is over. at least in theory, make it even And unlike the NBA, which with such a rich sports history, and the NHL's new schedule colls Or at the very least, after the faster. If all this seems more con- also allows its players to par- arguably this country's greatest for these teams to play eight times Super Bowl. • 201 October 06,2005 SPORTS THE OBSERVER Women's soccer scores with winning comeback at EC AC Classic By Josephine Keo Copy Editor But it wasn't enough for Ran- dall and her team to win against ROSE HILL - The Rams wom- Fordham's Laura Muzzatti and en's soccer team's performance Lentsch. at this year's ECAC Women's The lady Rams came back dur- Soccer Classic, plus its last three ing their second half when Muz- games played, resulted in the zatti crossed the ball to Lentsch, team's overall record of 6-3-0 on who scored her third goal score the year. This was made possible of the game and ended the tour- by the team's first-game win in nament with a 3-2 Rams win the ECAC tournament and their over the Wildcats. wins against Quinnipac, Wag- "It's never easy," Cacciotti ner and most recently, Lafayette, said of the team wins. "It de- on Sept. 26. As they go on and pends on how we play. We play compete in more games—by this hard to beat others.". week, the women's soccer team And so far, their record proves will head in the Atlantic 10 Con- they do. ference games—the players will Going into the ECAC Clas- be gearing up for what lies ahead sic, the team had been incon- of them. sistent. In the weeks before "It's an amazing feeling to win," the Classic, the ladies had a Alessandra Cacciotti, FCRH '07, great 5-1 win over Stony Brook goalkeeper for the team, said. but then had a disappointing Besides the shutouts against La- loss against Manhattan Col- fayette (2-0) and Wagner (3-0) lege, the first loss against the recently, Quinnipac was a dif- Jaspers since 1999. Now, after ferent kind of win for the Rams Quinnipac, Wagner and Lafay- women's soccer team. ette matches, the Rams have Cacciotti and her team should added three more wins to their thank the NCAA ruling over the record. game against Quinnipac, add- Though winning is great, ing another win for the team this Cacciotti does mention that the year. Due to a misunderstand- team can definitely learn more ing with the referee, a tied 3-3 to get better at the game. "We courtesy of Fordham Athletic Department .game against Quinnipac became Rams goalkeeper Juile Wynns fiercely guards Fordham territory- need to come out stronger in the a 3-2 win for the Rams. "The ref first half," she said. thought we were playing by FIFA tinued on with the overtime play. that game. After scoring first-half goals When mentioning their next rules instead of college," Cac- After the Sept. 16 game between Another win for the team came on breakaways and getting eight 4game against Lafayette-on Sept. ciotti said. the schools, a member of the at the ECAC Women's Soccer saifes8 from Wildcats goalie 26, Cacciotti said, "We watched1 Instead of giving the Rams' NCAA Soccer Rules Committee Classic at New Hampshire, where Amanda Randall, the worried them play at the Cape Cqd tour- Haley Lentsch, FCRH' 07, a goal gave the Rams the win after no- the home team showed some Rams allowed careless mistakes nament. [If we want to win,] we at the 101:40 mark, the referee ticing the mistake in the "rules of threatening moves to Fordham at like an "own goal" mishap hap- need to play stronger and come dismissed Lentsch's shotand con- conduct" by the officials during the beginning of the game. pen amongst their team. out harder." • • NHL breaks the ice with new season, new look, new rules By Jennie Nau also been shrunk. Staff Writer "Constricting goalie pads is a completely ineffective solution to After a yearlong lockout, the hockey's problems," said Kelly. National Hockey League (NHL) "The idea of increasing scoring is taking another shot at being a by screwing goaltenders is offen- major professional sport. sive to anyone who has ever stood With significant changes to its between the pipes." rules and regulations, the NHL is Goalies are also limited to a re- taking on a new shape, which it stricted area where they can play hopes will generate a larger audi- the puck. This area begins beside ence and an increased interest in each goal post and extends diago- the sport. nally six feet to points on the end On July 22, the NHL Board of boards that are 28-feet apart. Governors approved the dramatic "If they want to increase scor- new set of rules. The changes aim ing, they should let the goaltender to increase scoring opportunities go wherever he wants," said Matt and boost entertainment value. Hevia, FCLC '08, a hockey player One of the rules that intends to for ten years. "If he's bound inside make the game more exciting is a trapezoid, the restriction causes the shodtout rule. Games will con- less scoring opportunities." tinue to be 60 minutes in length Not only have the rules of the with a five minute four-on-four game changed, the dimensions of overtime session if a tie exists at the rink have also been altered. the end of regulation. If a tie still The blue lines will be placed 64 remains after the overtime ses- feet from the goal lines and 75 feet sion, the game will be determined from the end boards. The neutral by a shootout. This ensures that zone has been decreased from 54 games will not end in a tie. feet to 50 feet, and the goal lines "The shootout rule will be the will be 11 feet from the end boards, most productive," said Rob Kelly, Philadelphia Enqulrer/KRT instead of 13 feet in the previous FCLC '08, a former high school Goaltending equipment will be reduced by about 11 percent to prevent goalies from wearing oversized pads to help block shots. design. The new dimensions are varsity goaltender. "It is produc- meant to stimulate offense and tive in a lot of senses because and fines for certain actions. If and fine are doubled. excitement, the NHL decided boost scoring opportunities. American hockey isn't as popu- a player starts a fight with five "TJv? heavier penalties for the,...to shrink goultcndors padding The regular season began on "laf Is baseball or football and it minutes or less remaining in the bruisers are some of the stupidest by approximately 11 percent to Oct. 5th and in a short time, we needs all the fan attention it can game, he automatically receives a things I have ever heard because enhance the offensive aspect of will see whether or not the public get." game misconduct and a one game people go to hockey games to see the sport. Leg pads have been re- embraces the new NHL. For now, The NHL has ulso decided to suspension, while his couch will fights. I don't even think the refer- duced from 12 inches to 11, while we watch the games, the fights, crack down on unsportsmanlike be fined $10,000. For each of- ees should intervene," joked Kelly. the blocking glove, upper-body and the athleticism and form our conduct by issuing suspensions fense thereafter, the suspension While building on the game's protector, pants and jersey have own opinions. •