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Jacalyn Palmiotto pus, as a public health issue we must ounseling, Immunization and vari­ keep immunization in compliance with the ous exams support the necessity of law. a professional staff and Health The Nursing staff does not prescribe Ccommunity for CUNY students. At the medication College to students. of Staten Although Island they stock Students Meet Whh students and admin­ Elected Officials can ister over receive the counter treat­ drugs Kevin S.P. Mamokas ment, (OTC) at nutrition­ the stu- March 6 - Students from all over New al, HIV, Gretchen Pariato, Alex Hampton, and Josh Mease per­ dents York gathered in Albany to discuss form in the Green Dolphin Lounge. pregnan­ request. higher education issues with City and cy and Stefanie Plust Nurse can State Representatives for the annual contra­ prescribe Higher Education Lobby Day. ceptive Pleasant vocals and soft jazz engulphed prescription CSI students were given the counsel­ the campus center last week when medica­ opportunity - thanks to the organizing of ing. satin-clad Gretchen Parlato’s trio turned Steve Blecker, College Health Assistant sitting at his desk in the Health tions, the central NYPIRG staff and the fund­ the Green Dolphin Lounge into a dim-lit Center Office in the Campus Center. Photo: Palmiotto although ing of Student Government - to discuss Many jazz club. students in a small group, higher education with Accompanied by Alan Hampton programs administered by the Health must acquire them off-campus. representatives. Throughout the day, (acoustic bass) and Josh Mease (gui­ Center provide an education on numerous “For students who experience per­ each group spoke to several represen­ tar), Pariato shook maracas, closed her health related topics. These programs are sonal problems, family issues and depres­ tatives depending on the area in New eyes, put a hand over her heart and created to educate and inform the students sion, it is good to know they have some­ York they live in. Some Staten Island sang of love, lust and loss. so they can make better decisions regard­ one to reach out to in their academic com­ resident students talked to John Parlato’s concert included songs ing their personal health. The CSI health munity to talk out their problems," said stu­ Marchi, Diane Savino, and John by Stevie Wonder, a rearrangement of a center provides free services for CUNY dent Danielle Puglia, Lavelle. students. Health insurance is not needed Bill Evans tune, some originals, and two The staff is fully equipped to andle “New York State has been a world­ for any in office consultations, treatments numbers performed in Portuguese; one various health issues. wide leader in public higher education,” or counseling. The center is open Monday in acappella. As a preface to the con­ “We do a lot of teaching here, health said NYPIRG Board Representative through Thursday. cert, Pariato discussed her work and teachings, and preventative measures,” Candidate Dan Beyer. “I want to make Terrianne Darragh, BSN, RN, said ideas at a workshopAnaster class, “A said Darragh. sure that it remains a leader." Jazz Voice.” When she began to sing at “there are over 12,000 students on cam­ Continued on page 3 3:00, she transfixed the crowd with haunting lyrics: "He’s waiting by the shore but he’s sinking ... Calls out for her over and over again,” she sang in CSI's Chef Jeff Feeds S.l. On Campus and Off her first song. After the show, many purchased wasn’t much of a creative aspect Parlato’s CD, which sold for fifteen dol­ Enrico Turchi involved," said Bullard. “I wanted to cre­ lars each. “She was delightful; very, very ost chefs learn how to cook at a ate different dishes and learn the cater­ engaging; interesting arrangement; very young age from people they ing part of the business." deep,” said Nancy Yourke, who does not grew up admiring, while many When a position became available attend CSI but heard about the concert Mof the recipes were handed down at the CSI, Cheff Jeff thought it would be through a friend. through generations. CSI chef, Jeff the perfect opportunity to spotlight his The performance was held as a Bullard, remembers watching his aunt culinary skills. The pay was less, but the fund raiser for the Scholarship for Single and uncle spend countless hours cook­ experience of creating different gourmet Mothers with Financial Need. “We are ing for friends and family. The love and dishes and doing large catering events looking forward to setting up more teamwork they had for cooking was evi­ became priceless. events,” said Ellen Goldner, Coordinator dent in the gourmet dishes they created. A life long desire to carry on his of The Women’s Center. He considers them his mentors. family traditions and try some of the The Single Mothers fund is new Since his early childhood days, Bullard recipes he learned from his aunt and and Goldner hopes that a scholarship dreamt of becoming a chef. While many JefT Bullard, is living his childhood dream of being a chef uncle is what drove Jeff to open his own will become available some time next and owning a restaurant. Photo: Turchi of his friends wanted to become police­ place. After 9 years at CSI, Chef Jeff year. men or firemen, Bullard enrolled in NY as easy as it seemed. Hard work, long chose to open a cozy southern style Women’s Center volunteers sold Tech’s Culinary Arts Program-the first hours, and a fast, stressful pace can menu restaurant. Hoppin John’s, is raffle tickets in support of the Fund and step on a long journey to his fulfilling his make anyone think twice about working located on Beach and Van Duzer streets a drawing was held after the show. The childhood passion. Doing his internship in culinary field. After graduation, Chef in Staten Island. prizes included gift certificates for din­ at Windows of the World, at the top of Jeff worked at a newly opened restau­ “I have done a lot of research and ner, spa time, a Pariato CD and a selec- the World Trade Center, Bullard realized rant on Staten Island called l-Hop. Continued on page 5 Contlnued on page 3 that being a professional chef was not “The pay was good but there really Hill Ethics Office Rejected: Ohio GOP Still Denying Major Problems

Matt Safford Republican corruption meltdown. to worry about. He has another four years Boehner may not admit there's a Republican Governor Bob Taft pleaded no before he has to consider his reelection if, foundation of a problem, but come he tempest surrounding the Jack contest for failing to disclose golf outings then at age 74, he decides to run at all. November, Ohioans may decide the real Abromoff lobbying scandal has abat­ and other gifts from lobbyists. Republican Yet another politician who should problems lie in the Republican founda­ ed at least for the moment and, per­ Bob Ney, representative of Ohio's 13th dis­ know better is newly elected House tions. Like any election, it falls to the peo­ Thaps not surprisingly, much of the talk of trict, is directly involved in the Abramoff Majority Leader John Boehner. Also from ple to hold the powerful to task for their lobbying reform on Capital hill is proving to scandal and has recently stepped down Ohio, Boehner campaigned on reform rhet­ misdeeds and empty promises. While this be nothing more than empty rhetoric. from his position as Chairman of the House oric recently, defeating Roy Blunt for the largely wasn't the case in 2004, where Despite bipartisan efforts by Administration Committee, though he Majority Leader position. And yet, as I Ohio's narrow support of President Bush Chairman of the Senate Committee on claims the allegations against him are reported earlier, days after his election as tipped the scales in favor of his reelection Homeland Security and Governmental false. Ohio coin dealer, prominent GOP Head of the House Boehner told Fox News bid, many of the GOP scandals which Affairs Susan Collins (R-Maine), and the fundraiser and longtime Toledo resident Sunday thaftaking actions to ban this and were quietly fomenting then, have now committee's ranking Democrat Joseph Tom Noe is the subject of two separate ban that, when there's no appearance of a seen the light of day. Lieberman (Conn.) to create a new inde­ investigations and was recently indicted on problem, there's no foundation of a prob­ Ohio Republicans can make as many pendent office of public integrity the com­ 53 felony counts. lem, I think, in fact, does not serve the insti­ false promises as they want about reform, mittee voted 11 to 5 May 2, to defeat the Of course, Voinovich himself has little tution well." but their constituents aren't stupid. They proposal. know which party is corrupt and which Instead, some lawmakers are claim­ party is failing to clean up the corruption. ing that stricter enforcement of the already- In 2004, Ohio was both a microcosm existing rules through the Senate Select of and a tipping point for the politics of a Committee on Ethics is all that is needed. nation; the same is likely to be the case According to a March 3 Washington Post this November. But Ohio is looking mighty article, the chairman of that Senate ugly for the Republicans this time around, Committee on Ethics, Senator George particularly when their leaders are refusing Voinovich (R-Ohio) claims "the ethics panel to change their ways, or even admit their doesn't not need any help because it is problems. already doing a thorough job of enforcing The real question is whether the chamber's rules. Democrats in the state and across the Yet if Voinovich's committee was nation will continue to play to the middle, doing such a "heckuva job," then how did the "NASCAR pool" as Bill Maher called it, we get here in the first place? If any law­ or if they'll attempt real change and make maker should be open to the idea of further themselves a true party of alternatives. oversight of congressional ethics practices, The only thing certain is that Americans Despite several high-level scandals in the state, Ohio's Republican Leaders, including Senator George Voinovich and it should be Voinovich. His own state, in the are fed up with politics as usual. past year, has become ground zero for the House Majority Leader John Boehner, den) major changes to Capitol Hill ethics rules are necessary.

Project Censored 2006: All the News The Mainstream Doesn't Print

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Higher Education Hally Assembly's proposal, but there could enrolled students to take a minimum of ■continued from page /- be more,” said Gellar. "For instance, 15 credits a semester instead of the double funding for opportunity pro­ already required 12. Students and their representatives grams. Also, mid year TAP adjust­ After Geller couldn’t speak to his discussed how the State Assembly ments, which could help students who first representative as a result of the released a pro-student higher educa­ have drastic changes in finances in the representative not showing up to speak tion budget proposal which provides middle of the year adjust their financial with his group, he moved on to the next $131 million more for CUNY and SUNY. aid.” representative. "While talking to the "In my opinion, it seems that CUNY representatives, I addressed increased and SUNY are drastically under fund- operating funds for CUNY and not put­ ed,” said NYPIRG Board “We can’t afford to pay ting the tuition on the backs of stu­ Representative Candidate Ilya Geller. higher education in ’06-’07 and dents." “For example, there is a great lack of According to a NYPIRG press we won’t swallow automatic professors in the philosophy depart­ release, "budget negotiations between ment.” annual tuition hikes in the the State, Assembly, and Governor are Meanwhile, the proposal also future.” underway right now and it’s up to [stu­ includes more money for part-time dents] to make sure that they know Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), where student voters stand." increased community college funding, "Students still need to continue increased opportunity program funding Other important topics discussed lobbying efforts," said Beyer. "Not nec­ by 10 percent, concerned essarily going to Albany, but sending and increased the gover­ letters and making phone calls to rep­ funding for nor’s pro­ resentatives to make our voices heard." full-time facul­ posal for an “We can’t afford to pay higher edu­ ty at CUNY annual cation in '06-’07 and we won’t swallow and SUNY, tuition automatic annual tuition hikes in the while reject­ increase of future,” states the NYPIRG press ing the gover­ 4% and release. "We're already paying more nor’s pro­ along with a than our fair share." posed $300 proposal that In order to learn how to help fight TAP should the proposed tuition hikes, visit CSI D*VTD M/VLTZ tuition hikes at CUNY be restruc­ NYPIRG in 1C-219 “I’m in tured to mrewsEDTurofliNtfasE MANAOING EDITOR favor of the force

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ART EDITOR Singer Supports Single Mothers ENRIQUE INOCENTE ■continued from page 1- NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

ADP EDITOR FOR THE SPRING 2006 STUDENT ELECTIONS MATTHEW SAFFORD

Nominate yourself for a position STAFF as an elected student leader for the 2006-2007 academic year

MATTHEW BECK Positions are available on THOMAS BRADLEY the Student Government, ANNMARIE COSTELLA CSI Association, VANESSA LEIGH DEBELLO College Council, ANNEMARIE DOOLING Auxiliary Services Corporation, Students listen attentively to Gretchen Parlato’s Jazz KEVIN S.P. MAMAKAS concert. Photo: Plust and JENNIFER MILLER Faculty Student Disciplinary ANDREW RAFFERTY tion of chocolate sweets. Committee KHADIJAH RENTAS According to Goldner, CSI student Alex Payne came up with the idea for the LAUREN TAYLOR Nomination period is raffle last year. Since then, the CSI foun­ January 30-March 24 dation has made a commitment to set up CONTRIBUTORS the fund permanently. Most of these seats have credit and Gretchen Parlato is the winner of GPA requirements. LUCIE LAURIA the 2004 Thelonious Monk International JACALYN PALMIOTTO Jazz Vocals competition and has per­ Check in the student formed at several festivals including the STEFANI PLUST government office, 2001 Ojai Music Festival, the Taos Jazz ENRICO TURCHI Room1C-207 and Latin Festival, the Tri-C Jazz for further information. Festival, and the concert for UNESCO in Paris, France. FACULTY ADVISER The event was sponsored by The The completed nomination packet must be returned Pluralism and Diversity program, The to the SC office (IC-207) by noon on March 24 Women's Center, The Music Program, FREDERICK KAUFMAN Come to the student government office to pick up Students for Women’s Concerns, The your nomination form today Musicians' Society and student activity fees.

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her. Together we set a deadline for the Three weeks before the Fall 05 Owning a laptop also allowed me the completion of the paper. This was the semester began, I finished my paper. flexibility to take it to my mother’s key component that I needed. Having a That didn’t leave me much time before house, where she could keep the baby regnant for both the Fall and final date in mind kept me focused. I I had the new concerns of my up-com­ distracted while I worked on my papers. Spring semester, my son wasn’t knew that this paper wasn’t going to be ing courses. Honestly, it was a struggle Pin-pointing opportunities to get due until early June, two and a my best work but it would be adequate juggling my part-time class load, a part­ school work done were major steps in Phalf weeks after my last final. The tim­ fulfilling my projects. Remedying sleep ing couldn’t have been better, leaving deprivation wasn’t as easy. With all the three full months until the start of class­ added responsibilities, sleep had es. become a luxury, but a needed one. However, just like class selection, My husband and I established not every pregnancy fits into a perfect “sleep schedules," where we took turns schedule and time off to recover from resting while the other one looked after child birth may be limited to a couple of the baby. Although I wasn’t always able weeks. Even with three months until the to fall asleep, closing my eyes and lying start of the next semester, I still had an down gave me just enough energy to incomplete in an African American fulfill my tasks for that day. Studies course that I needed to finish. At the end of the Fall semester I During the weeks following my son’s had completed one of two courses and birth my mind could not hold a single took an incomplete in the other. Now in academic thought. For a while I the Spring semester, also my last thought I’d never be able to finish before graduation, I am carrying 6 cred­ school, let alone a final paper. its and finishing a final paper. Being a person that likes to finish It’s not easy. Many times when I what I’ve started, my final paper would just like to sleep, I can't. loomed over my head. At times it was to fulfill the course. I thought about it in time job and an infant. Any free Especially now, there is no room for difficult to focus on my son without view of the long run and asked myself moments I had at work, I used to write procrastination. My family and friends thinking about my paper. Likewise, some questions. Will this one paper my assignments or rest my eyes. remind me that in just a few months I’ll when I was writing my paper, I was make a difference in my life? What's Getting schoolwork done at home was be graduating with my BA degree. With thinking about my son. Often the two more important to me—spending time nearly impossible. that thought in mind, I am able to stay collided. Many nights I typed my paper with my son while he's still a baby or I had recently purchased a laptop focused and push through my fatigue. with one hand while the other cradled getting an A? Of course, my answer computer just for this problem. Instead In the end, I know I will be proud of the baby. was my son. These baby moments are of having to work only in the room with myself for staying in school and finish­ I continued to correspond with my moments that we just can’t get back or the computer, I was able to write my ing and it will be something that my son professor and shared my obstacles with do-over once they have passed. assignments wherever the baby was. can be proud of too.

STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE REPORTER COMES TO CSI

AnnMarie Costello She continued her education receiving writing obituaries, a task that is usually said. CSI journalism students were treated to a Bachelor’s degree in English despised by most beginners. “They [the She recalled some unusual stories a special lecture when Maura Yates, 24, Literature with a minor in Journalism families] send you thank-you notes. she had covered like the funeral of rap­ a general assignment from Hunter Sometimes they even cut out the article per ODB. Yates also described the reporter for the Staten College. out and frame it,” she recalled. “To embarrassment she felt when she was Island Advance, paid “Journalism assigned to do an opinion survey to their Com 277 class a gives you a determine what Staten Islanders visit. taste of what Be bold, ask good thought of John Gotti’s love child. "I life is like out approached this very educated looking Yates appeared questions, and most nervous as she pre­ there,” she man on the Staten Island Ferry and pared to play the role said. “It importantly know when to posed this rather ridiculous question. of teacher, but her broadens He replied: ‘I think there are more bright and bubbly per­ your perspec­ shut up and just listen. important things going on in this world, sonality made it easy tive.” but good luck with your journalistic for students to ask Yates told career.' I felt so hurt.” However, she did her numerous ques­ the class of know that I have written something that point out that while bad experiences will tions. “That was my the fun and means so much to someone is a good inevitably occur, it should never deter first time being the excitement feeling." journalists from getting their story. interviewee, so it was she experi­ Many students were curious to Soon after being promoted to copy certainly an interest­ ences every­ learn exactly what their future occupa­ editor, Yates left the advance. “It was a ing experience to day and of the tion would entail. Yates was more than step up, but it wasn’t the direction I have the tables many lessons happy to describe her average work wanted to go in." She began a brief turned," she said. “It she has day. She begins at 4:00pm by logging employment with the New York Sun, a was nice to see that learned. "It is into the Advance’s computer and conservative paper with poor distribu­ the class was so alert Staten Island Advance Reporter Maura Yates visted important to checking the budget of stories to find tion. "It vyasn’t lucrative, but it was worth Intro to Journalism class and gave insight into the field. be a people out what assignment she has been its weight in experience." In May, Yates at 9 a m. and every­ Yates appreicated the students and their thoughtful one asked really questions. person," she given. Then she spends much of her returned to the Advance as full time thoughtful questions." said. "Be bold, time doing background research, trav­ reporter. “Everyday is an adventure," Yates began an internship at the ask good questions, and most impor­ eling across the island, conducting she said. “You never know what’s going Advance five years ago, when she tantly know when to shut up and just lis­ interviews, and editing and revising her to happen." graduated from Curtis High School ten." Yates described the enormous stories. “When you have to do it every­ sense of satisfaction she receives from day, you know where you’re going,” she MArch 13,2006

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Re: Cleanliness of Campus Toilets CSI Students Snub Black History Month added Chinese to their program. Inconsistent The CSI library has no foreign lan­ From the Editor It is not surprising to me that students at CSI guage books and the library's electronic First, I would like to say I am not related to have had no interest in attending a discus­ sources don't offer any multi-lingual elec­ Vincent Bono. If I were, those cans would sion about diversity. A real shock would tronic dictionaries. It’s laughable to assume SG Senator and Third Rail Editor Shawn be clean enough to eat off. Sometimes I go have been if the event was jam-packed they that CSI students could get a job with a for­ Rsher recently introduced a referendum through the agony of waiting till I go home had to turn would-be attendees away. For eign TV company or the United Nations initiative to dissolve the Publications just to avoid hovering over the oval most students here, it seems that they are based on the catastrophic conditions of CSI Board at CSI and return control of cesspool we call, a CSI toilet. I believe 1P is most comfortable in familiar surroundings Modern Language Departement. I was Publications’ funding to Student the cleanest and my last resort when there and have no interest in those outside their amused at the article. Government. Student Government is no turning back. Running home is getting community. This lack of curiosity of others is - Lucie Lauria approved the initiative on March 2. to be a problem, so please grab a sponge in direct contradiction to the ultimate goal of Rsher claims that the Publications and a snake and get these bathrooms attending college. Diversity is not something CSI’s Willowbrook Expert Speaks Out Board is unfair because the majority of sparkling. you can force, but there is a natural pro­ the members are faculty. He has assert­ - Chris Bono, Senior gression. I am very glad to see that the Willowbrook ed that students should control how stu­ story is getting coverage. There are so dent money should be allocated. Rsher The more humans consume, the more they - John DePetro, Junior many aspects to write about, including the articulates valid concerns, but they do need to release, whether through solid, liq­ recent recent decision declining the use of not warrant dismantling the Publications uid or gas. Psychologists believe that many I was struck by the directness of the quote old Willowbrook buildings for campus hous­ Board, and certainly not returning con­ students consume a lot more food than of Suleimon Olaiya. As conflicting as it can ing. It is important, like any other atrocity, to trol of CSI Publications’ money Student usual when they are under pressure. In be, .this student actually painted a fair por­ remember what we’d like to forget. It also Government. excessively consuming or starving the body, trait of how different populations just refuse clears up some misunderstandings people Fisher introduced the inititative gastro intestinal complication to arise to mix with others. might have about the incident and its out­ without presenting his idea to the increasing the need for students to use the This is a problem I have lived with in my come. Publications Board he is trying to dis­ facilities. fours years at this college. There’s just an - Stefanie Plust mantle. By doing so, he has created a There are not enough toilet paper rolls invisible wall among CSI students. Rare are situation where there may not be in the bathroom. In some restrooms, stu­ the students who you can see beyond this David Lee Roth: Really Not That Funny enough time for the Publications Board dents wipe feces on the walls. The janitors cultural barrier. to work out a compromise solution. see this everyday and walk pass it blind­ - Raphaella Moreli There are only two parties to blame for the Campus publications, including the folded. Roth disaster and the lack of quality radio College Voice, the Third Rail, See Me, hosts: The FCC and the broadcasting com­ The Banner, Serpentine, and Always A - Peter Y. Barnes, Senior Jazz concert to Raise Funds for Single panies themselves. The FCC has decided it Women, are now faced with a March Mother’s Scholarship is their job to decide for me what I should 24th deadline. I feel that a majority of the students think and should not be watching and listening to. Here’s what this editor believes: that the janitorial staff is not doing their jobs. It is really inspiring to see musicians like They cave to the complaining special inter­ Student Government should not control In reality, CSI has a large student population Grentchen Parlato perform to raise funds for est groups that are turning all entertainment Publications' money because budget and in order to keep the bathroom supplied single mothers with a need for financial aid. into commercialized garbage. Companies decisions would give them the power to and the toilets clean, students must learn to Many women who have children and have like Infinity Broadcasting let the overrated stop funding publications if members of treat it as though they are at home. I am to work and try to go to school for a better Stem leave to Satellite, while hiring inexpe­ student government do not like the con­ sure you wouldn’t throw toilet paper on the life, struggle so much to balance all these rienced names that only think they can host tent they see. A free press cannot be floor at home, why do it here? Students and they certainly can use extra financial a radio show. funded by a government on which it should also take the initiative and report help. Being that the event is for free, I don’t Satellite Radio is the new thing, but XM depends for its livelihood. problems to the maintenance department. see a reason why people wouldn’t attend to should have been mentioned in the article. I hope that common sense will pre­ One pet peeve I have is the janitors should enjoy an afternoon of music while helping Not only is XM a better company than vail and a compromise can be worked make sure that there is plenty of paper tow­ make a difference in others lives. Sirius, it has better talent. out. Perhaps a budget committee, els and toilet paper on hand. This is a con­ majority students, should be formed stant problem. - Tihane Tamri - Ronald Savarese within the Publications Board. I am sorry to see that Student - Enrico Turchi, Junior Women’s Soccer to Extend Season Into Government has approved Fisher’s ref­ Spring erendum proposal. I think if they had a I agree that the cleanliness of the CSI rest­ full understanding of the First rooms is disgusting. But on top of every­ First, congratulations to the students on the Amendment and freedom of the press, thing stated you forgot to mention that at Soccer Team. It’s awesome that our soccer they would not have made such a deci­ times brown water comes out of the sinks. team have made it this, with all the effort put Chef Jeff sion. This isn’t helping me wash my hands espe­ into training. A special thanks goes out to -continued from page /- Had I known that this initiative was cially after touching the filthy restroom. I Lauren Baydal for being persistent in joining on the table, I would have spoken out rather hold everything in. the team. there aren’t too many Southern restau­ against it in an attempt to dissuade It’s motivating to see the CSI women's rants on the Island," said Jeff. Student Government from approving it. - Frances Mitilis, Senior soccer team went undefeated last fall. I Chef Jeff is maintaining his posi­ To prevent something like this from hap­ enjoy going to socce rgames, especially tion at CSI while trying to build up a pening again, not only would I suggest I could not agree more on the article regard­ when the team I’m rooting for wins. I hope clientele for his new restaurant. the student-majority funding committee ing the lack of cleanliness of the campus the change of captain improves the team. I Many chefs believe that cus­ within the Publications Board, but I bathrooms. I have witnessed students drop­ will continue rooting for the CSI soccer tomers make it a point to complain would suggest that Student Government ping paper towels on the floor or in the sink team. when they don't enjoy their meals, but propose their own initiative requiring that perhaps because the garbage pail was full rarely compliment the chef and his senators not hold leadership positions in or they were simply too lazy to make the - Nakibar Loney workers, when they are satisfied with any other club or activity while serving effort. Staff cannot be held responsible, the food. Chef Jeff’s philosophy is that on SG. however, the stalls themselves are usually UN Rep Says Bonjour at Campus Career in order to stay sane in this business, a If the referendum to dissolve the neglected. I did not know a well-kept bath­ Talk chef must enjoy what they are doing Publications Board goes through as room could be found on campus. Now I and acknowledge that every dish they scheduled, I urge every student to vote know just where to find one—the adminis­ I couldn't help but wonder how CSI students create, they did it to their best ability. against it. I also urge the CUNY Board of trative buildings. Is it a coincidence that fac­ could get a job at RAI or the UN if the level "Being recognized as a person is Trustees to defeat the proposal, should ulty is neater? I think it may just be a case of language studies at CSI is so poor. The more vital than being recognized as a it get that far. of special treatment! modern languages department does not good chef,” he said. “But a compliment -David Maltz offer any advanced Italian, French or here and there by my customers is - Lauren Dementrio, Junior Russian classes. However, they have always appreciated.” CSI GOES TO MSG

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Fatime Tahiraj, an art history major, and Gallery Director, Craig Manister admire “The Benson Family Dog.” Photo: Costella AnnMarie Costella to capture many breathtaking scenes. ment for people, but today we have trou­ CSI’s gallery proudly celebrates “Benson popularized the so-called ble getting students to even look at a gifted artists with a new exhibit entitled "Sporting Print," explained Gallery black and white film,” said Gallery “New England Impressionism: Prints Curator, Dr. Nannette Salomon. “He Director, Craig Manister. “If you come from a Private Collection," that will run made many sensitive renderings of and look at these images, you will real­ from February 15 through March 22. birds, all caught in flight or the act of ize how beautiful they are and what skill The show features 35 etchings and lith­ landing," The most unusual piece in the it took to create them.” i ographs made from 1920-1940. Two collection, however, is a chromo litho­ The collection was loaned to CSI by documentaries on etching will play con­ graph entitled: "Benson Family Dog." an anonymous couple, who placed the tinuously throughout the duration of the This superb color portrait beautifully prints in early 20th century style frames exhibit. captures the essence of the artist’s in order to accurately represent the time Frank Weston Benson, an artist beloved pet. period when they were produced. from Salem, Massachusetts, created The gallery is located in building 1P, “These prints require careful and medi­ more than 16 of the works currently on an area heavily populated by students; tative viewing,” said Dr. Salomon. “Their

display. He was an avid hunter and unfortunately few take the time to visit. beauty and charm repays the viewer An early 20th century style frame adds beauty and authen­ sportsman who used his love of nature “At one time art was a form of entertain­ with endless hours of pleasure." ticity to “Portrait 2” by Wiilliam Paxton. Photo: Costella

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Who really some obvious body parts (and not so that guy in Chem. class’ heart racing. you do run into someone else, on this uses landline phones anymore? I obvious body parts- like lips) bigger. However, it won’t. It’ll get his penis rac­ oh-so-tiny island who is single, it does­ guess we can blame the current situa­ Endorphins are released through your ing, and if you could care less about his n’t mean they’re relationship material. It tion on the sexual revolution of the body, causing that lighter than air Tm penis, you have a serious problem. If seems the best thing to do is just have 60’s, or mini skirts, or Carrie Bradshaw, in love’ feeling, but also doing so much you like someone, and you want more fun for the night. You wouldn’t be alone. but we women have quite a bit of flexi­ more. than to be bed-buddies, this is some­ There are plenty of single people out bility today. And if that flexibility wants The types of endorphins that are thing that needs to be communicated. there enjoying the benefits a healthy you to have sex on released following sex Nobody wants to intentionally hurt sex life can bring you. So, what are the first date, you are sedative. In other someone’s feelings- and if they do, it’s And if that flexibility wants you your options if you don’t have a regular won’t be stoned in words, they’re morphine not someone who deserves to be partner waiting for you at home? the streets any­ to have sex on the first date, you for your emotional sens­ between your legs, anyway. And on the Back in the poodle skirt days of more. In fact, in won’t be stoned in the streets any­ es, and work as a type of same page, if all you want from some­ yesteryear, women who had premarital some circum­ more. In fact, in some circumstances, pain reliever. With a one is sex, that also needs to be com­ sex were scandalous. However, in that stances, sex on the sex on the first date can actually be combination of good municated. Boys like love, too. I know era, women who did almost anything first date can actu­ spirits and healthy blood it’s difficult to believe, but sometimes helpful. except cook, clean, and watch after ally be helpful. flow, regular sex can they actually want to be with girls for baby were socially taboo. The norm A friend of even assist in combating more than head or a break in the foot­ was hand holding, and if you were real­ mine recently minor illness, like colds ball game. Your confident one night ly neato-super lucky, Johnny would let began dating a very shy boy. When he or flu. Your skin tone can also improve, stand could be a potential heartbreak you wear his pin and walk you to the gained your trust he could yack your and your general ability to learn or take for him. football game. Occasionally he would ear off, but in general, he didn’t have in new information. Not to mention the And I know I don’t need to tell you even park his Chevy over by the Belt the moves to bed her. Still, she liked simple act of sex can burn around 7000 this, but for Christ’s sake, use protec­ Parkway look out point and attempt a him- he was attractive and very smart, calories in one tryst alone. So, if just tion. You have enough problems, you feel up your blouse. That was the good and she knew that something had to be having sex can hand off all these ben­ don’t need to worry about things grow­ girls cue to get Johnny to take you done to get that tension out of him. So, efits, why doesn’t everyone just go ing off your genitals, or missed periods. home. But, it was nothing out of the she had sex with him on the first-and a ahead and hook up? All it takes is one time- even half of one ordinary. That sexual tug-of-war was half date. You know, the casual meet­ Casual experiences can leave you time- to turn that one night stand into a just about the entire courting experi­ ing after the first date. Unplanned, feeling great, but they can also leave person you need to start making seri­ ence. It was excitement; it was some­ spontaneous, just a friendly "hey, you feeling empty if they aren’t what ous decisions with. So, use your head, thing to chat about with your girlfriends wanna run out for a coffee real quick..." you want. A common misconception use your heart. Really concentrate on on the phone that night after Ed And then she took him home, and had between sex and dating is that many what it is that you want. Don’t lie to Sullivan. More than that, it was con­ sex with him. Since then he’s blos­ women feel they need to have sex to yourself. And ignore what the rest of ducive to the standards of society dur­ somed a good amount. Apparently he make a man interested in them. The the world thinks. After all, you’re the ing those years. Today, if you tried to was just nervous about pleasing her, result is this poor girl, trying way too only person you need to answer to call your friend and let her know a boy and letting was it over-run the connec­ hard. And even if she does get the guy when it comes to sex. 10 MySpace.com I Home Help I Sign On

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Tom Bradley Quest, among others, would make party, void of outlandish ticket sales with trenchtown, Motown, and uptown poetic state­ and overpriced mer­ during those golden years before Hip- ave Chappelle is probably one ments amid chandise, with per­ Hop went platinum, came together for of the most influential comics to jazz-sampled formers of the genre the first time on stage since the group come along in a decade. So beats and lyri­ who gave it the disbanded in the late nineties. The Dwhen I heard he’d made a movie it cal ability went artistic merit it clings group put on a solid performance wasn’t anything to flinch over. farther than the to so desperately recalling the days when their album However, when news came that it was ability to push now, is in the same “The Score" became the most sold a documentary about the secret “block powder. But, I lane as say, the Hip-Hop album of all time. party” Chappelle had held in Fort digress, original Woodstock? Overall the movie, directed by Greene, Brooklyn last year, I was more because Hip- Yet before Michel Gondry of “Eternal Sunshine" than interested. Those familiar with his Hop must anybody gets all too fame, plays like a Chappelle Presents: “Chapelle Show" program on, or sort of evolve even if revolutionary, The Best Music of My Life! The acts on, Comedy Central already knew of the evolution Chappelle picks up create a sense of the man who put it all Dave’s musical tendencies. With skits seems like a a bullhorn and does together as they delve deep into the spoofing R. Kelly and Rick James decline. what he does by soul of Hip-Hop by being intelligent, along with musical guests doubling as Dave wise cracking and humorous, and socially progressive comedic actors like John Mayer and Chappelle joking the whole entertainment. This is the essence of ?uestlove, Chappelle clearly enjoyed hired out the way through. It is his both Chappelle and his concert, a ver­ celebrating his musical influences. keepers of the gift for humor that itable moment of glory for all fans of all It was upon reading a New York early Hip-Hop permits his auda­ races and genders who appreciate the Times article last spring that I'd found faith for his cious candor, allow­ art as much as Dave. Not necessarily Chappelle had concieved of and host­ event. ing statements to be the “Half-Baked" comedy I’d originally ed the secret event. It was then I real­ Rappers like made about race, envisioned but certainly worth the ized what he was after. Chappelle's Dead Prez, economics, and life viewing. If you don’t check for it in the musical tendencies seem to stem from Brooklyn natives Talib Kweli and Mos without the usual politicized junk that theaters, this is a definite DVD buy as early nineties’ Hip-Hop, before rap Def, Kanye West, and the Roots are follows such remarks. Dave even it works overtime as both documentary lyrics became a vast, mumbling sea of just a few of the performers enlisted by found a way to use his hysterics as the and soundtrack. felonies, jail-time, and rims. Groups Dave to rock the party the way it used catalyst of a most unlikely reunion. The like De la Soul and A Tribe Called to be. The idea of having a secret block Fugees, a seminal group that fused rap 11 The College of Staten Island

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The Dolphins could not repeat last season’s trophy win girls would come out ready to play/7 —Coach Badagliacco and lost to Baruch at home in the championship game Feb 24. The women had trouble holding the Bearcats, missed Dolphin shots. The Dolphins earned a field goal and not playing with confidence.” especially without last year’s MVP, guard Acasha percentage in the first and second half of only 19.4 per­ Assistant Coach Jackie Badagliacco felt confident Gordon, who left the game with an injury nine minutes cent and 27.8 percent. “We are a team that lives and prior to the start. She became acting coach in time for the last game of the season and the three tournament games. With her leadership in the quarterfinals, the Dolphins defeated Medgar Evers for the second time in three meetings this season, 87-68. In a tighter game, the women beat no. 3 seeded John Jay in the semifi­ nals, 77-69. “I thought that we’d win because they beat us dur­ ing the season," Coach Badagliacco said. “I thought the girls would come out ready to play.” The Dolphins did not triumph in the Jan 18 game against Baruch, their first meeting of the season. They lost by nine points after a 13-point deficit at the half. Not so lucky this time, they were down by 14 points at the half and 27 at the last buzzer. The Dolphins lost by over 15 points four out of nine times this season. Before the game, Coach Badagliacco spoke indi­ vidually to the starters. She said they were focused then but something changed as the game progressed. “I think they buckled under the pressure," she said. She, too, believed the team’s youth impeded the win. “I think people just gave up after a while,” said Nicole Estrada, who scored the second highest on her

Coach Gualtieri, clearly disappointed with the team’s result in the CUNYAC finals, attributed the loss to Acasha Gordon’s exit and the team’s inexperience. “Acasha is team with 13 points. “We were down by so much." a good money player,” said Coach Gualtieri. “I thought her going down did hurt us mentally. I expected Baruch to play the way they did, but I didn’t expect us to panic.” “It’s hard when you’re in a game and you have to play catch up,” commented Coach Badagliacco, across into the first half. Baruch’s superior pressure defense dies by the jump shot and we are going to have nights the table from Estrada. “I think we put a lot of pressure and shooting skill kept the Dolphins to only 17 and 29 when we die by the jump shot," Coach Gualtieri said. “ on ourselves.” points in the first and second half. We rushed and we didn’t shoot with confidence." Senior forward Andrea Kleboe played the least with Women on both sides played aggressively, with The win even surprised Baruch Head Coach Machli only eight minutes, but explained after the game that some rebound fights ending with opposing players Joseph who “didn’t expect to win so big." He critiqued she did not expect to have the opportunity to play in the wrestling on the ground for the Wilson game ball. the Dolphins strategy as in adequate because he said championship round because the team lost four starters Baruch, though, had the edge with 65 total rebounds. CSI’s starters played too long. The bearcats had a ten- last year. “I’m upset that we lost but at the same time CSI grabbed only 41. The Dolphins entered the cham­ person rotation whereas the Dolphins had eight. “They we weren't supposed to be here.” She expected the pionship battle with a six-game winning streak, but the just ran out of gas,” Coach Joseph said. “They just did­ shake-up would hurt the team more than it helped. no. 1 seeded Bearcats managed to surprise some with n’t have enough.” She also knew Baruch would present a tough the upset win and unseat the defending champs. “The girls have played a lot of minutes the whole match. “We had to play near perfect to beat them,” she “I expected them [Baruch] to play the way they did," year,” Coach Gualtieri said. “It was more missing shots said. “We just didn’t." Head Coach Marguerite Gualtieri said after the game. “But I didn’t expect us to panic." Coach Gualtieri, clearly disappointed, attributed the loss to Gordon’s exit and the team’s youth. “Acasha is a Computer Lounge for Athletes Coming to IR good money player," said Coach Gualtieri. “I thought her Lucie Laurio going down did hurt us mentally." a study area with six coffee tables, six loveseats, and Gordon was only one of four juniors and seniors in a glass trophy case. the game. Three of the five starters, guards Melanie Instead of making a long trip from the sports building The computers for the lounge should get the D’Ambrosi, Nicole Estrada and Jessica Leardi are fresh­ to the Library, CSI’s student athletes might have a financing from the student technology fee. “The men. “They made us work for everything," Coach chance to use eight wireless computers at the planned request for funding will be on the table maybe late Gualtieri said. “And our youth showed a little tonight.” cyber cafe in the Sports and Recreation Center. March or April," said Michael Daniels, Associate Dean The top scorer for the Dolphins, senior starter Kim The new Director of Athletes, Jason Fein, intends for Student Affairs. “The budget for the new fiscal year Thompson, scored 18 total points and recovered eight to build a student athlete academic center which could has to be approved. Nothing will happen till at least rebounds. She scored four more than the game MVP, also offer tutoring and counseling service. “It depends July 1st.” Chiresse Paradise, but Paradise recovered 18 on getting the funding,” said Fein. “The new snack bar The snack bar, built in the woodwork and over­ rebounds and had three fewer turnovers. At the game’s has already been approved for the summer.” looking the gym, will open in the summer. However, end, the Dolphins walked from the Baruch celebration According to the CSI Campus Planning Office, the the furniture of the cyber cafe remains uncertain. on the court to their bench. They slouched. They looked furniture would include “loveseats, sofas, and chairs We don’t know if the request of the athletic tired. Thompson cried. with rounded arm fronts and beautifully rolled seat department will be approved," said Carol Jackson, “I’m proud of her and I’m proud of coaching her for backs - a functional alternative that transitions Vice President for Student Affairs. “We don’t know four years," said Coach Gualtieri about Thompson. “She between work and leisure." what will happen.” has nothing to be embarrassed about.” The plan includes eight computers, a printer, and Baruch snatched 43 defensive rebounds from