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VOL. LII NO. 9 PROVIDENCE COLLEGE • PROVIDENCE, R.I. November 18, 1987 Amnesty Intern’l Fights For Rights by Marianne Sadowski in which his article was to appear Last Thursday, November 12, was never published. Providence College’s chapter of Brkic is a freelance reporter who Amnesty International met and specializes in cases of fraud and discussed two cases of prisoners of corruption. In June, 1987, Brkic’s conscience, and then wrote letters article “ The Heroes of Our Coun­ requesting the immediate and un­ try Serbia Were Playing” was sup­ conditional release of prisoners. posed to be published in Katedra, Prisoners of conscience are peo­ a student magazine. Reportedly, ple who have been detained or im­ the article was somewhat critical of prisoned for the peaceful expres­ certain Serbain political leaders sion of their beliefs or rights, or for (especially Slobodan Milosevic, the their race, culture, political beliefs, president of the Serbian League of Communists). This edition of The first case involved Dr. Juan Katedra was never distributed. Macaya, a Chilean pediatrician and On September 29, 1987, Brkic human rights worker who is involv­ was arrested and appeared before ed with the human rights section of the Belgrade Court for Petty Of­ the Catholic Church in Chile fences, and was found guilty by the (Vicaria de la Solidaridad). judge for “ publishing the article In May, 1986, Dr. Macaya was ‘The Heroes of Our Country Ser­ charged with assisting a man in­ bia Were Playing’ in which he jured in a confrontation with the disparaged socio-political organiza­ Photo by Joseph E. Gaines police. The injured man had gone tions and bodies in connection with Students are putting good use to the game room located in Lower Slavin, which houses pool table and to Vicaria to seek medical help; Dr. various video games. their activities.” Macaya attested that he was Brkic was sent to Padinska Skela unaware of the source of the man’s Prison, and on September 30th, he Government May Cut Student injuries, and was only carrying out began a hunger strike (as far as A.I. his professional and humanitarian knows, he is still on strike). His duties. lawyer has disclosed that he has The next night, the man ap­ recently been taken to a prison Aid Off at Some Schools peared at Dr. Macaya’s home, and hospital, and is currently being I Dr. Macaya, suspecting that the, denied access to a lawyer. WASHINGTON, D.C. man had been involved in an arm­ Amnesty International has (CPS)—Colleges and trade schools colleges, universities and trade ministration funds and Pell Grants, schools for fiscal year 1985. Thirty- ed confrontation with the researched the situation and has who allow future student loan department spokesman Bill Jamroz authorities, contacted human rights two percent of the institutions had said. found Brkic to be a prisoner of default rates to exceed 20 percent attorneys. When the man was conscience. In addition to appeal­ could be excluded from all federal default rates greater than 20 per­ About 2,000—or 32 percent— found and arrested at Dr. of the institutions named in Ben­ ing for his immediate and uncon­ grants and assistance, U.S. cent, including 500 with default Macaya’s house, the doctor was nett’s list had default rates greater ditional release, Amnesty Interna­ Secretary of Education William rates of more than 50 percent. charged with “ assisting an armed than 20 percent. The overall default tional thinks Brkic should be Bennett reiterated during a Nov. 4 The secretary has ordered an im­ group.” granted immediate access to a rate in the heavily subsidized loan press conference. mediate review of the schools with Amnesty International sees the lawyer. program is about 13 percent. The Education Department had default rates exceeding 50 percent, action taken against Dr. Macaya as If you would like to see Dr. Juan However, rates vary widely from announced its intention to deny and if those investigations reveal part of an attempt to discredit Macaya and Milovan Brkic releas­ school to school. In West Virginia, loans to students at schools where evidence of “ waste, fraud or Chilean human rights movements, ed, and would like to see an end to for example, almost half of the the default rate is high in The abuse,” the institutions could be and finds no evidence that Dr. all torture, join Amnesty Interna­ loan recipients from West Virginia Federal Register in late October. fined or declared ineligible to Macaya has committed the tional. The letter you can write in State College had defaulted, com­ Defaults in the Guaranteed Stu­ participate in federal student assis­ criminal charge he is accused of. 15 minutes can save a life, or can dent Loan program cost taxpayers tant programs. pared to the 9.95 percent default Therefore, he is considered a stop someone from being tortured rate for West Virginia University. more than $1.6 billion a year and Schools whose default rates fall prisoner of conscience. Presently, or imprisoned. have become “ intolerable,” Ben­ between 20 and 50 percent, Bennett Nationally, there are 2.2 million Dr. Macaya is still imprisoned, but Torture is non-discriminatory. borrowers defaulting on the loans, nett said at the press conference. explained, have until December, Amnesty International is working For information on PC’s worth $5.63 billion, Jamroz said. “Virtually one-half of the 1989, to get those default rates for his release. Amnesty Internation, contact P.O. The primary responsibility to Guaranteed Student Loan budget lower than 20 percent. If they fail The second case involves Box 3612, and look for more case repay loans rests with former goes to default payments,” Bennett to do so, they could lose the right Milovan Brkic, a Yugoslavian in­ presentations in The Cowl. students, but institutions bear a said, he called it “ a disgraceful to participate in the Guaranteed vestigative journalist, who has been All o f the above information is responsibility as well, Bennett said. situation that no one, neither Con­ Student Loan program. imprisoned for “ publishing an ar­ factual, and was compiled from But punishing institutions for the gress nor the executive branch, Those schools would also ticle...in which he disparaged socio­ Amnesty International press irresponsibility of their alumni intended.” become ineligible to receive any political organizations and releases and Urgent Action Bennett released a campus-by­ other federal money, including would punish future students, said bodies,” even though the magazine releases. campus list of default rates at 7,295 research grants, Veterans Ad­ Mary Preston of the United States Student Association (USSA). The plan would particularly hurt Dr. Conley Speaks on low-income students who attend INSIDE THE COWL trade school, she said. While trade Rhode Island History schools may have higher default by Christopher Reilly dependence was led by Rhode rates than colleges and universities, Island. Registration Blues they provide an opportunity for the The History Club sponsored a Dr. Conley referred to Rhode Read about one student’s registration experiences on page 7 of the poor to receive training and lecture on Monday, November 16 Island as "last in peace" because Editorials Section. establish careers. “ There’s no by Dr. Patrick Conley, Associate it was the last of the thirteen reason to punish all the people who Professor at Providence College, original colonies to ratify the Con­ benefit from that institution dealing with the Constitutional stitution. The ideas which they felt because 1 out of 5 don’t repay their history of Rhode Island. the Constitution lacked were ones loans.” Dr. Conley is an active historian, which presently are fundamental to Post Palazzi II The government, she said, serving as the Chairman of the the United States. should review financial aid offices Rhode Island Bicentennial Founda­ Rhode Islanders were wary of a Matt Palazzi leaves Friar Hoop to enure students are properly tion and Vice Chairman of the U.S. strong central government which team again. See story on page 24. counseled before taking out loans. Constitutional Council. He is the would threaten both state and in­ “ There should be more grants most published writer at Pro­ dividual rights. Another argument available,” she added. “ People vidence College. they had concerned the article that from low-income families can't The lecture given on Rhode upheld slavery.. Finally, Rhode always assume large debts to con­ Island was titled, “ First in War, Island representatives wanted the tinue their educaiton.” First in Peace.” Dr. Conley told of idea of popular referendum includ­ The cost of student loan defaults the active role Rhode Island played ed in the Constitution. has skyrocketed in recent years, in the fight for independence. Dr. Conley related that, in the Diet and Exercise News largely because of the surge in bor- According to Dr. Conley, Rhode eighteenth century, Rhode Island Islanders were the first colonists to was criticized for these views, but Learn how to keep healthy and happy while in college. See page 17 * AID formally oppose the British govern­ later history reveals how important o f the Features Section. Continued on page 4 ment’s treatment of the colonies. they were. The eventual victory for in­ Pell Internship Set for R.I. Residents

penses, including transportation, Students who are residents o f food, and lodging, during the in­ Rhode Island can apply for Pell in­ ternship, although assistance will ternship, which involves working be provided for finding low cost with the Congressional staff of housing, usually at a local college Senator Pell’s office for one week in Washington. Some expenses can during the Spring semester in be partially reimbursed. Washington. There are six intern­ ship slots for Providence College Application forms may be ob­ students. The weeks assigned to tained from the Political Science Providence College students are: Department Office, Howley 300. January 19, January 26, and For additional information, con­ February 16. tact Dr. Zygmunt J. Friedemann, Students must pay their own ex­ Howley 316.

Resident Assistant Photo by Joseph E. Gaines The apartment complex construction continues. Students already are planning their room assignments Concerns Addressed in anticipation of the completion of the building. ‘Collegiate Networks’ A problem has come to the at­ 3rd. May March 11th, the tention of the Residence Office. Residence Office will announce Some sophomores and juniors are their choices for the 88-89 Prepare to Cover Campuses interested in applying to be a Resi­ Residence Staff. If you are chosen newspapers at Georgetown, Dart­ dent Assistant in 88-89. However, as a RA, it is your responsibility to search of registered trademarks (CPS)—The Collegiate Network mouth, Cornell and the universities before settling on its moniker. Her if they are selected to be a RA, find a new roommate for the apart­ is coming! So is the Collegiate Net­ of Texas and Iowa, among others. organization already has sold they are interested in applying to ment. The Residence Office will assist you in facilitating this pro­ work and the Collegiate Network. The IFA began its campus advertising, contacted students live in the new apartments. If you In fact, all 3 are either here or on are in this situation, you should cess, however, it is your respon­ publishing activities in 1980, IEA newspapers about a distribution net­ sibility to Find a new roommate for their way. President Leslie Lenkowsky said, work, and produced a prototype follow the procedure to live in the Two college-oriented news new apartments. Please let your the apartment. Any questions and consolidated those efforts under the College Network name, outlets—one already in operation, under the name “ Collegiate Net­ roommates know that you are in­ about the Resident Assistance and it would be difficult to find a selection process should be referred the other in the planning stages— work” in 1986. That gives the IEA new name this late in the game. terested in the RA position so it share the “ Collegiate Network” ti­ doesn’t come as a surprise to them. to me. the rights to the name, Lenkowsky But if it doesn’t, said tle, and both say they’re entitled to said. Lenkowsky, “ we’ll consider legal You should then apply for a RA the name. Eileen Sullivan In California, the other College recourse.” position. Applications are available To complicate matters further, a on Nov. 30 and are due on Feb. Assistant Director of Residence Network plans to begin publishing “ We’ll have to talk to them,” third Collegiate Network was also a slick, USA Today-style monthly countered Paterson-Berwick, “ and in the works, though the publisher called “ U. The National College see what this is all about.” now says he’ll drop the name to Newspaper” in February. The Bart Edwards, a Denver avoid conflict. paper will feature the best student publisher also planning to PC Alumnus Participates The Collegiate Network already journalism, and already has 200 distribute a national college in business is operated by the In­ campuses signed on. newspaper, was set on using the stitute for Educational Affairs “ We’re conscious of the incredi­ “ Collegiate Network” title for his in ‘Up With People’ (IEA), a Washington, D.C. based ble resources and great talent of organization as well. But when conservative think tank that pro­ college newspapers and wanted to Lenkowsky contacted him about vides seed money for right-wing present that in a national forum,” the conflict, he agreed to find Wayne J. Leiss, of Danbury, CT Following five weeks of orienta­ student newspapers. (PC ’86), has been participating tion and staging in Tucson, said publisher Sheena Paterson- another name. The Washington Collegiate Net­ Berwick, who will try to attract na­ “ I don’t see any sense in using since July, in the “ Up With Peo­ Arizona in July, Wayne has been work also coordinates advertising tional advertisers to buy space in it. that name,” Edwards said. “1 ple Program.” Known for its wide­ travelling for 10 months with a cast efforts and syndicates an opinion The California College Network, don’t want people confusing us ly acclaimed musical show, “ Up of over one hundred from as many column by Secretary of Education Paterson-Berwick added, did a with the conservative group.” With People” is the international, as twenty different countries. William Bennett to its 34 member educational and cultural program During the tour students will that encourages understanding have a unique educational and among people everywhere. cultural experience: learning about Annual Holiday Light people, cultures and languages as Wayne, a graduate of Im­ they live and work with an inter­ maculate High School, Danbury, national cast; travelling 30,000 obtained BA’s in Math/Computer miles; staying with host families; Procession Set for Nov. 7 Science and Music from Prov­ meeting leaders of business, in­ idence College where he was in­ dustry, government and the arts; Harvard Square marks the ar­ Kunin, Montpelier (VT) Mayor Charles Square, The Boston Ballet volved in Pastoral Council, Special discussing issues of local, national rival of the 1987 Holiday Season Sally Rice, and Vermont Growers performs a special 20-minute ex­ Olympics, Knights of Columbus, and international importance. the day after Thanksgiving with its and Ski Association representatives cerpt from “The Nutcracker Theatre and Chorus. Currently he The purpose of “ Up With Peo­ annual “ Holiday Light Proces­ join the Holiday Light Processio in sion” to Charles Square for its is a management trainee at Nor­ ple” is to encourage high moral classic cars donated by Hunter ★ PROCESSION Christmas Tree-Lighting walk Savings Society, Norwalk, values and behavior through com­ Enterprises. Continued on page 3 CT. He is on leave while active in munication, cooperation, and Ceremony. After the procession ends at “ Up With People.” optimism. At 5 p.m., on Friday, November 27, the public procession starts at the east end of Harvard Square (Mass. Ave./Bow St.). The parade Heart Association route winds through Harvard Square via Mass. Avenue and Brat­ GET RICH IN HUMAN SERVICE tle Street, following the old Blood Pressure Training fashioned lamp posts decorated with balsam wreaths and red bows, Make your million $ later. First, give a year to the courtyard at Charles Square The American Heart Associa­ Screener Volunteer course. Par­ (Bennett St.). In keeping with our to enrich your life with satisfaction. Share the tion, Rhode Island Affiliate will be ticipants should be comfortable in White Light Campaign, Harvard scheduling two courses in blood the teaching capacity and be able Square store windows glow with lit­ richness of your heart and mind. People with pressure education. The Screener to teach two Screener Volunteer Volunteer course is open to health tle white lights, and overhead, holi­ Courses within a 2 year period. day light banners span the route MR need you now. Teach and counsel. Com­ professionals and lay volunteers The free Screener Volunteer with dancing stars and swirls, fall­ and will provide training and cer­ Course is 3 sessions, 2 hours each ing snow, and Christmas trees. fortable residential settings. Flexible four-day tification in taking blood pressure and the Instructors’ Course is one Taking part in the procession: measurements. The volunteer could full day, with a $15.00 course fee. The Boston Ballet, Boston Univer­ week. 2 private asleep nights. $17,000. Liberal then utilize these skills in their Both are taught at the Heart worksites, churches, schools or as sity Chorale, Cambridge Mayor Association Office, 40 Broad Walter Sulivan, the Cambridge vacation and benefits. Degree preferred- a volunteer for the American Heart Street, Pawtucket. Anyone in­ Rindge & Latin percussion group, Association. An Instructors’ terested should call the Heart City Lights, the Belmont High experience might substitute for some college. Course will provide training and Association at 728-5300. Courses Madigal Singers, Miss Perfect certification for registered nurses will be scheduled when sufficient Teenager, Old Town Trolley, and Program Manager positions available at and physicians in teaching the participants are registered. Santa Claus. In recognition of Vermont’s $18,800. donation of two large Christmas Christmas Pottery Sale Dec. 8 trees to Harvard Square, the Cam­ Call Keith or Suzanne at: bridge City Council has proclaim­ SOUTH NORFOLK COUNTY ARC Providence College ceramics December 9, 1987 from 9:30 AM ed November 27, 1987 as “ Ver­ students and teachers will hold a to 2:00 PM on the lower level of of mont Holiday Celebration Day.” (617) 762-4001 Christmas pottery sale on Tuesday, the college’s Slavin Center. The Vermont Governor Madeleine December 8. 1987 and Wednesday. sale is open to the public. EO/AAE NEWS

N atio n al News Briefs

by Amy Sergio

President Reagan announced danao Chapter of the National that American officials would be Democratic Front. willing to participate in negotia­ The U.S. trade deficit shrank tions with Sandinista leaders if SI.6 billion to $14.1 billion in Managua keeps its promise to hold September which shows that the cease-fire talks with rebels backed nation is making progress in solv­ by the U.S., a reversal of prior U.S. ing one of its most serious policy toward Nicaragua. Previous­ economic problems. The bright ly, the Sandinistas had vowed never side of this report was the ongoing to negotiate with the U.S.-backed improvement in American exports. contra rebels. Thanks to the falling value of the In Catholic North Belfast, a dollar American companies are en­ young man was shot at point blank joying more competitiveness in range by a gunman apparently foreign markets than in previous avenging on IRA bomb blast that years. killed eleven persons and injured During next month’s summit. more than sixty. Police also found General Secretary Mikhail S. Gor­ and defused two large bombs, one bachev will limit his stay to three in Belfast and another in a border­ days spent only in Washington. ing town. Talks between Mr. Gorbachev and In the Philippines Communist President Reagan are scheduled to rebels threatened to attack U.S. begin on December 7. Reports out businesses there. Communist o f Moscow stated that Gorbachev gunmen ambushed the care of a might prolong his stay to get his university president, wounding him views across to the American and killing his companion. public, but the U.S. officials here Photo by Joseph E. Gaines Americans were similarly threaten­ confirms that a three day visit is a Yet another view of the Game Room, Lower Slavin. ed by a warning issued by the Min­ settled matter.

★ PROCESSION Continued from page 2 Call your mummy Suite,” featuring Cambridge Mayor Sullivan’s granddaughter Elizabeth Santoro and grandniece Renee Devaney. Santa Claus visits with children, while carolers per­ form in the courtyard. Charles Square also hosts a Vermont Food Fair, with free samples and a Ver­ mont ski package giveaway, until 8 p.m. At 6:45 p.m., Governor Kunin flicks the switch, lighting the 4,000 bulbs which will shine throughout the holiday season on the 40-foot Vermont balsam fir. For more information contact Sally Alcorn at the Harvard Square Business Association, located at 18 Brattle Street in Cambridge, telephone 491-3434.

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EYE Incl. Glaucoma Test & Slit EXAM Lamp Evaluation *28 Dr. A. G. GREENBERG Family Optometrist AT&T 386 Smith St . Providence The right choice. 4 The Cowl, November 18. 1987 Cadet Relates His Alaskan Adventure allows one to move personnel and equipment over ravines, chasms, or by Daniel J. Bennett down vertical rock faces. Other ac­ ALASKA it's more breathtak­ tivities included; party climbing, ing, majestic, and serene than free climbing, placement of pitons, words can describe. And yet, all the use of anchor, rope signals, proper beauty that immediately meets the route selection, hiking techniques, eye is only a beginning. Alaska's march discipline, and use of an ice real splendor is nestled in out of the ax. Safety is always emphasized but way places. injuries are sometimes an unfor­ It was in these out of the way tunate part of the lesson learned. places that I spent July 29 through Highlights of the Black Rapids August 27, 1987. I attended the training were the 5:00 a.m. marches United States Northern Warfare up a mountainous path with packs Training. weighing 55 to 110 pounds, From the moment we touched reaching the peak of mount gun- down in Fairbanks, all knew that nysack in mid'August only to be the month to follow would be a greeted by falling snow and runn­ journey unequalled by past ex­ ing down one of Alaska’s four periences. The beauty of Alaska highways amidst a double rainbow. can not be fully conveyed by word Food and sleep are also always or photo so most can only imagine highlights by end after battling the but my memories are as clear as the slopes, dodging falling rocks, and star filled Alaskan skies. fighting fatigue. Northern Warfare is a three Phase III began with a day off ROTC Cadet Daniel J. Bennett during his northern warfare training in Alaska. phase school that introduces cadets in Fairbanks. Most cadets took this to the northern area of operations, opportunity to eat pizza and drink an area very similar to the land that the beverage that best accompanies the American soldier would have to it. Others went to the Tanana Providence College Smoking Policy fight on if conflict were to break Valley Fair where they bought out on Soviet soil. souvenir and enjoyed the ed responsibility for the area, he or Phase I was a river phase involv­ Smoking poses a significant risk • Dining Rooms and Nondor­ festivities. mitory Lounges: At least three- she will oversee this policy. For ing a seven day hands on introduc­ The Glacier Phase was the finale to the health of the smoker. Addi­ tionally, research has shown that quarters of the seating area will be employees, conflicts should be tion to operations on and to an already majestic journey. It brought to the attention of the ap­ exposure to secondhand smoke set aside for nonsmokers. Any area characteristics o f northern water­ was the most beautiful, difficult, propriate supervisory personnel, also is harmful to the nonsmoker, where smoking is permitted will be ways. Most of our time was spent dangerous, and rewarding ex­ the College’s Safety Officer or the on the Tanana River which is a and such involuntary smoke may a single area on the periphery of the perience. The thrill surpassed even Director of Personnel. For swift moving, glacier fed river with increase the nonsmoker's risk of nonsmokers area. Where space is jumping from 1250 ft. while flying limited, dividers will be erected. students, conflicts should be a summertime temperature of 34 at 135 m.p.h. as experienced at the developing severe lung disease. Providence College is committed • Library: A designated enclos­ brought to the attention of the degrees. The training focused on U.S. Army Airborne School in Ft. facility supervisor. In all cases the to providing a healthy, comfortable ed smoking area has been assigned navigating rivers by reading the Benning, Georgia last summer. right of a nonsmoker to protect his river’s features, water survival and productive working and living within the Library for the library Our training on Gulkana Glacier staff. or her health and comfort will be training, river crossings, overboard included medical evacuations, environment for its employees and students. This goal can be achiev­ • Slavin Center: Smoking pro­ of prime concern. rescues, emergency procedures, movement over snow, movement There will be a strong attempt to outboard motor maintenance, and ed only through continuing efforts hibited except in designated areas. over ice using specialized equip­ Smoking is permitted in and communicate this policy and show extensive training in the moun­ ment, use of ropes, routes, cross­ to protect nonsmokers and to help smokers either quit smoking or ad­ around the area commonly refer­ sensitivity to all employees. Copies taineering knots that would be so ing crevasses, crevasse rescue, of the policy will be distributed to essential during the next two phases just to restrictions on smoking. All red to as “ The Pit." helicopter resupply techniques, an­ • Student Dormitories: Smoking all employees. Signs depicting of Northern Warfare Training. chor points, ice steps and basic sur­ Providence College employees, areas to be designated. nonsmoking areas will be pro­ Highlights of the Tanana were vival techniques. students, and visitors are expected to comply with the smoking regula­ minently displayed so that such seeing numerous moose and bald Highlights of the Gulkana areas can be clearly identified. In tions detailed in this policy. The NO RESTRICTIONS eagles, investigating hunting and Glacier were thawing boots, seeing dining areas, table cards might be trapping cabins built along the policy will be reviewed periodically. • Hallways and the Harkins Rotun­ caribou, standing in the vastness of da: Initially, there will be no restric­ used. Employees may use desktop Tanana by survivalists, nearly cap­ an open snow field knowing that I signs to remind others of their sizing in a log jam after engine SMOKING-PROHIBITED tion. However, this policy will be could plunge through a snow re-evaluated in the future. desire for no smoking. Ashtrays failure, waking in the morning to bridge on any step having to trust AREAS • Any area in which a fire or Exception: When the rotunda is will be removed from all nonsmok­ the sight of snow-capped moun­ my rope team to rescue me or hav­ ing areas, and receptacles for tains outside the tents, pulling my safety hazard exists. used as a reception area, the three- ing to do the same for them, being quarters area for nonsmoking will disposal of smoking material will body across the chilled waters of lowered down 35 feet into a • Common Areas, including elevators, stairwells, waiting areas, apply. be provided at entrances to these the Tanana, and conversing with crevasse and having to struggle up­ areas. cadets and instructors from all over wards from the depths of these icy and restrooms. • Classrooms, Conference OTHER the country until early morning walls, tumbling forward down ASSISTANCE FOR SMOKERS hours that weren't even dark. Rooms, Laboratories, and • Private Offices: May be loose rocks with 100 pounds on my designated “ smoking permitted" Smoking cessation offers the We were transported to the back to get up with a bruised Auditoriums. (A short smoking break may be provided during or no-smoking in his or her office greatest potential benefit for Black Rapids Training Center to shoulder and a smile on my face employees and students. Self-help begin Phase II, the Seven Moun­ meetings lasting longer than one when a nonsmoking employee or from the thrill, carrying a second visitor is present. He or she should Manuals, available through the tain Phase. The training included pack of an injured climber near the hour, if requested by smokers.) • Athletic Complex—exception, also show a sensitivity to the needs Rhode Island Lung Association, introduction to rock and ice clim­ end of the trip, and the dreaded help smokers quit on their own see: Hallways of nonsmokers. bing equipment, rope feeling of having to leave the and/or enable the recent “ quitter” installations'including rope bridges warmth of my tent and sleeping • Food Preparation Areas. © Commercial Enterprises. ENFORCEMENT and new smoker to stay off and a suspension traverse that bag when nature called. cigarettes by refining new skills and Bank, Friar’s Desires, Post Office, The success of this policy will de­ healthful habits. The Rhode Island Bookstore, etc. pend upon the thoughtfulness, con­ College Board Says • Residence Hall, social and sideration and cooperation of Lung Association also sponsors clinics throughout the State of Study Lounges. For exceptions, see smokers and nonsmokers. We are below. relying on the good sense and Rhode Island. ’86 Enrollments Rose courtesy of Providence College The key to implementing this policy is everyone’s good will and academic year won’t be forthcom­ DESIGNATED SMOKING men and women. ing until next January. AND/OR NONSMOKING In a dining room or other large respect for co-workers and NEW YORK. N.Y. (CPS)— students. We appreciate your Initial unofficial reports from a AREAS area where an individual is assign- During a decade in which demo­ cooperation.______graphers have been predicting wide range of campuses, however, drastic enrollment decreases at indicate surprising increases in the numbers of students this fall, fuel­ REVISED LIBRARY HOURS: U.S. campuses, undergraduate Monday, November 23...... 8:00 am to 11:45 pm enrollment actually rose between ed particularly by increases in the Tuesday, November 24...... 8:00 am to 10:00 pm 1985 and 1986, the College Board size of the schools’ freshman classes. reported last week. Wednesday, November 25...... 9:00 am to 5:00 pm The report counted almost I per­ That was not the case in 1986, Thursday, November 26-Thanksgiving Day...... Closed the College Board’s survey found. cent more undergrads enrolled in Friday, Saturday, November 27, November 28...... 12 Noon to 5:00 pm fall. 1986, than in fall, 1985, the First-time freshman enrollment dropped by 3.1 percent from 1985 Sunday, November 29...... _...... 12 Noon to 11:45 pm board said. In all, almost 10.9 million to 1986. The steepest drop was at undergrads registered for classes 2-year public ca m p us, where the number of first-time students fell last fall. PC Young Republicans The U.S. Dept, of Education by 5.3 percent. counted a total of more than 12 The overall increase in enroll­ Sponsor Straw Poll million students, including grad ment, the board’s Fred Moreno students, on campus last year. noted, came mostly from older PC community a chance to ex­ students returning to school. The Providence College Young Official numbers for the 1987-88 Republicans announced that they perience national politics first would be sponsoring a GOP hand.” Presidential Straw Poll on the PC Shaban also encouraged anyone Campus. interested to be on the YR mailing penalized institutions with default PC Young Republican (YR) list, regardless of party affiliation or * AID rates about 25 percent. Defaulters Continued from page 1 Chairman Christopher Shaban an­ permanent address, by filling out are also reported to credit bureaus, nounced that ballots have been the bottom o f the survey. He em­ rowing on campuses that began in and wages are garnished if placed in all mailboxes and hoped phasised an active agenda for PC the late 1970s when the government defaulters are federal employees. that everyone would take the time students looking toward, "our made it easier for students to ob­ The Internal Revenue Service to fill out the poll. “ A high percen­ future, our education, our environ­ tain loans. withholds defaulters’ tax returns, tage of response may influence a ment, the homeless, the hungry, The U.S. Senate has already and private collection agencies are Presidential contender to stop at and other prominent issues." passed legislation that would hired to track down defaulters. Providence College and give the EDITORIALS

New Snow Policy Urged

The snowstorm that buried the and faculty. The responsibility here Providence College campus last is with the staff of the Physical Thursday raised a number of ques­ Plant. tions in the PC community. How Unfortunately, last Thursday’s bad does a storm have to be in storm showed that the Physical order to justify cancelling classes? Plant staff did not provide a safe If classes are held, is the safety of campus for students and faculty. students taken into account? Are At the start of classes and there problems with the throughout the day, pathways and maintenance of the campus in classroom stairs remained un­ general? shoveled and caked with dangerous At 8:00 a.m., just one half hour ice. This was a forecasted storm before the beginning of the first and te Physical Plant should not scheduled classes on Thursday, have been caught by surprise. Ef­ there were at least six inches of forts should have been made early snow on the ground, the Pro­ in order to make the campus safe vidence streets were inadequately and so that workers could stay plowed, and it was snowing heavi­ ahead of the accumulating snow. ly. Radio stations were issuing This was not the case. strong warnings against driving and In fact, one Friar’s Club member countless area schools and had to re-route a tour for perspec­ businesses cancelled classes and tive students because of an un­ daily activities. shoveled and ic y pathway. What It appears that many students kind of image did this project to had to risk safety in order to attend perspective students and their classes. Many of these same parents? students arrived at class only to This is not the only image pro­ discover that the professor did not blem here at PC. For the past few' come to work. weeks, the library entrance has Commentary... It is imperative that the ad­ been covered with egg. How long ministration implement a snow will it take before this is cleaned policy that considers the saety of up? It has gotten so bad that a the students and faculty who must Dominican Friar finally took it Christian Sex Standards commute to campus. It should be upon himself to clear some of it off clear that both professors and on Monday. Something is wrong students are expected to attend here. class if it is safe to do so, but The image of Providence College In a Secularized Society neither group should compromise is very important and has always society imposes great strain on the American culture is preoccupied safety in the event that travel is not been a respectable one. it seems individual, but perhaps sexual advisable. that this image has been tarnished with, and schizophrenic about, sex. discipline is the test case for dedica­ Family stability has been the main In the event that classes are held lately. This should not be allowed tion to standards of worth in every casualty of this sexual monomania. after the administration deems that to continue because if it does, Pro­ domain of existence. the commute to campus is safe, the vidence College will have more Ruth Westmeimer encourages But society’s engrossment in sex teen ” recreational-sex.” Alex administration should insure that than egg on its library — it will has other repercussions. It forces Comfort advises newlyweds that the campus is safe for all students have egg on its face. youth into early dating, early the chief purpose of wedlock is to steady dating, and early marriage. mold a clever and cooperative bed- Advertising entertainment, and mate. If the partner does not fashion are all designed to produce, measure up to expectation, get a and then to exploit sexual tension. divorce. So every year almost one " Questions are never Sexually aroused at an early age, out of two couples sever the marital and asked to postpone marriage knot, hoping to do better next time. until they become older, teenagers indiscreet. Answers The divorce rate is nearly matched have no recourse but to fill the in­ by the remarriage rate. The result tervening years with courtship sometimes are." is a rapid turnover in marriage rituals and games that are suppos­ partners. Sexologists call it “ serial ed to be sexy but sexless. Dating is polygamy.” Fr. Joseph Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) expected to culminate in going Couples who embark on steady and that is the starting point matrimonial seas expecting a Lennon on the road to marriage. Mohammedan heaven, and whose The dating game in the United value system allows them to call it States usually hinges on an impor­ quits whenever the going gets “ feeling for each other and have tant exchange. The male wants sex­ rough, have two strikes on them rationally considered the conse­ ual intimacy and the female wants before they start. The current sex­ quences.” This autonomous make- social commitment. The game your-own-rules view reduces sex to ual climate does not help. The often involves balering sex for social milieu is made up of Playboy a non-moral, purely personal af­ security amid the sweet and heady The Cowl (girl) and Penthouse; o f the fair, with the individual becoming agitations of a romantic entangle­ laboratory of Masters and the final arbiter of what is right and Established in 1935 ment. Once the game reaches the Johnson, with volunteers for­ wrong. USPS 136-260 going steady stage, young people nicating and masturbating for Sociologist Pitirim A. Sorokin find themselves driven into a cor­ science; of sex-encounter sessions states: “ A person’s singleminded Editor-In-Chief...... Sean P Sweeney, '88 ner, and the one way to legitimize pursuit of sex-pleasure results in the Managing Editor...... Jim Freeman, '88 and those soft-core arty films; of their sex play and assuage guilt, is growth of the sex drive at the ex­ Copy Editor...... Marilyn Woloohojian, 88 topless waitresses, male strippers, to plan marriage. go-go-girls, and the Shere Hite sex pense of other factors determining News Editor...... Julie Norko, '88 And so they marry early, and as Assistant News Editor...... Robert McGehee, '89 charts. his total activity, and radically a consequence society loses a physi­ Editorial Editor...... Kim Rainis, ‘90 Sane and rational voices are ask­ changes the whole system of forces cian, a scientist, a lawyer, and Asst. Editorial Editor...... Patrick Gallagher, '89 ing where we are heading. David governing human behavior." engineer; for nobody can serve two If the family structure is to be Business Editor...... Susan Holian, 88 Reisman claims that sex has been masters, and since the energy and oversold as the Promised Land, salvaged, the rules governing sex Arts/Entertainment Editor...... Nancy Kirk, '88 scope of interest for any individual that Americans have been conned have to be respected. Every socie­ Features Editor...... Mark Cohen, '88 are limited, solid preparation for a Sports Editor...... Scott Corrigan, '88 into believing that sex will solve ty recognizes some restraints in sex­ demanding vocation will not be Assistant Sports Editor...... Sean Feeley, '88 life’s basic problems. Camus derid­ ual matters. A glutton of any kind achieved. is a poor parent. He is too Assistant Sports Editor...... Gene Mulvaney, '88 ed “ the congenital inability of A Christian society strives to youth to see in love anything but dedicated to his own individual Graphics Editor...... Mike Sullivan, '88 create a social climate within which the physical.” Obsession with sex, satisfaction. A society enraptured Photographs Editor...... Joseph E. Gaines, '88 it is possible for individuals to con­ Business Manager...... Daniel Lawler, '88 Camus claimed, “ is drying up dar­ by sex, tends to let the housekeep­ trol and express their reproductive Co-Advertising Manager...... Kerry Ann Kowar, ’89 ing and creativity.” ing go to hell. drive according to patterns of If the American middle class Experts predict that as society behavior sanctioned by Christian Co-Advertising Manager...... Lynne Griffin, '90 becomes more impersonal, as fami­ were to go off on a giant bedroom norms. Many sexual practices of Co-Circulation Manager...... Charles Mason, '88 ly ties weaken, there will be many chase, this would offer quaint Co-Circulation Manager...... James Tuite, '88 secularized American culture run lonely people who look to sex to fill material for the New Yorker and counter to Christian ideals of sex­ the vacuum in their lives, and pro­ Esquire, but it would scarcely be in­ ual expression and control. For Typists...... Karen Verde, Renee Duff, vide the warmth and affection they dicative Of the Great Society. Dr. Diana O'Donoghue, Joan Sheridan, Christian youth this creates the have not been able to obtain in an Robert Odenwald remarks, "Part problem of trying to live their Tricia Wright, Jill Bradley uncaring world. Illicit sex today is of love is sex. If we want to love, Advisor...... Lawrence J. Donohoo, O P ideals in a social system where ac­ recommended on the ground that we will have to keep sex under cepted practices are non- Subscription rate $8.00 per year by mail. Student subscription includ­ it enables a couple develop “ skills some control. If we don’t, it will ed in tuition fee. supportive, if not inimical, to their in interpersonal relations,” that it be like putting too much whiskey cherished ideals. involves them in a “ meaningful in the drinks - the guests pass out relationship,” that it produces “ in­ instead of enjoying themselves." Fr. Lennon is the Vice President timacy” with another human be­ Undoubtedly, the practice of the of Community Affairs at pro­ ing, that intercourse cannot be virtue of chastity in a concupiscent wrong for two people who have a vidence College. 6 The Cowl. November 18, 1987 COMMENTARY Chuck and Di Are Britain’s Best Exports

and Britain’s monarchy remains a older married women. One affair ty that breeds contem pt—a It would be quaint to expect familiarity, Worsthorne days, the unified object of veneration. journalism to veil in silence any lasted 16 years, was widely known However, everything is perishable, in society, yet never was mention­ Royal Family has encouraged in a subject about which the public is misguided attempt to become less and Charles and Diana should ravenous for information, even if ed in the press. study the speed with which Edward Petulant, stingy, self-indulgent, “ distant.” there is scant solid information VIII’s popularity evaporated when conceited, self-engrossed and lazy, Although voyeurism is often available. Thus it is not astonishing the public detected dereliction of he recognized no responsibility that pandered to in the name of “ the that, in headlines of a size one duty. They must present to the should prevent him from doing public’s right to know,” a serious wishes were reserved for announc­ question is: How is the responsible public a different face—a false one, whatever he pleased. He and Wallis ing a cure for cancer, British perhaps—if they are to quell a Warfield Simpson (she was then press to behave when, by the logic tabloids arc speculating about what of Worsthorne’s argument, the potentially ruinous clamor. married to her second husband) may be problems in the marriage Worsthorne rightly excoriates conducted themselves with what a comportment of the royal couple is of Prince Charles and Princess media excesses that reduce the lives biographer calls “ childish ostenta­ an important public concern? Diana. of the royal family to a daily serial tion.” And there was not a peep But Charles, who may be a grandfather before he is king, is a with its own dramatic re­ For several months they have from the British press. quirements. But the inherent pro­ spent little time together. During a But a constitutional crisis serious man on the threshold of a George blem of monarchy in a constitu­ month Charles spent alone in became unavoidable when she ac­ serious job, one that seems tional democracy is that drama is Scotland, he joined Diana for 20 quired in England her second unserious only to people unable to its vocation, so it is constantly hours for a tour of flood-ravaged divorce. An American headline Will comprehend the decorative, vulnerable to degradation of the Wales, then returned alone to proclaim ed: “ King’s- Moll dignified, symbolic functions of Scotland. A picture of Prince Today, Peregrine Worsthorne, government. drama it enacts. Reno’d.” William has a banner headline: editor of the Sunday Telegraph, ac­ Britain’s monarchy is in the ‘‘Where is my dad?” Times have cuses the mass-circulation Perhaps you believe, as some magnificence business, leavening changed. Britain was an island of eerie newspapers of undermining the psychologists and other advanced ordinary lives with elevating spec­ silence in a world of fevered monarchy. These papers, he says, thinkers would have us do, that a tacle, and Charles and Diana can The last time a Prince of Wales speculation—until a provincial are not acting on robust republican royal house is merely and make choices that will frustrate or had difficulties, more than 50 years bishop included in a sermon an motives. Their readers are over­ anachronistic residue of facilitate media attempts at ago, when there was fire, not just ' oblique rebuke of Edward’s con­ whelmingly monarchists. Rather, m ankind’s primitive past, a degrading exploitation. smoke to provoke inferences, the duct. The bishop, who had never the papers are participating in an retrograde concession to unworthy press engaged in a conspiracy of heard of Simpson, was concerned opportunist trivialization of the desires for pageantry and parental silence that may have encouraged only about Edward's church atten­ Royal Family. figures. If so, the travail of the his ruinous sense of invulnerability. dance, but the press pounced, seiz­ The family members are being royal couple can be considered a The Prince of Wales who was to ing the occasion to trumpet the real treated, he says, as players in a trivial matter, or even a valuable George Will is a syndicated col­ become Edward VIII was a man of news about the affair. Was it real soap opera, their lives invested with demystification necessary for a umnist fo r the Washington Post negligible intellect and arrested news that had been suppressed by meretricious drama. A profound­ more rational world. Writers Group. His column ap­ emotional development. He had a press barons? Obviously it was; it ly unifying symbol of nationhood But sentiments are important in­ pears weekly in The Cowl. habit of falling abjectly in love with led to a change of sovereigns. is being squandered by a familiari­ gredients in a nation’s social glue, From the Yuk Truck to Beer: PC Security

consciousness. I guess that the on­ anyway? They usually patrol the night, would you run straight to the This gripe is one that has been ly people who know the truth are Dore parking lot and silver truck disciplinary board and file charges? on my mind since I was a the victim and the attackers. I sup­ area. Who is there to protect me If so, you’ve got more courage freshman, and under the inevitable pose that this kind of thing happens when I’m walking across campus than most of us. attack that I’ll receive, I've decid­ once in a while and it’s not the alone at night? We’re not being The Cowl editorial of October 21 ed to voice my opinion. The event norm here, but how could this hap­ protected, we’re being...supervis­ regarding this is correct in saying which did it for me was the pen and everyone look the other ed. The bionic ears of the law hear that intimidation has a bit to do September 13 assault of a student way is beyond me. a beer can opening from one end with it. If a dorm party is broken by several other students. I refuse First of all, provoked or un­ of campus to the other. I’ve known up and those students with alcohol to accept that someone could get provoked, you just don’t beat so­ countless people who have been were punished, who is the victim? beaten unconscious on a college meone up that badly unless he is hassled for far lesser evils than Charges are automatically press­ campus, that no one helped the vic­ physically threatening you. I hope assault and battery. The students, ed. I dare say that alcohol, parking tim, and that no disciplinary action that whoever did that feels better especially resident students grum­ violations, and other mischief; was taken on the part of the P.C. now. I’m sure the victim does. ble about (but still accept) the although these things are wrong, administration. The story of this Secondly, when an incident like disillusionment that all of the are overreacted to by the PC securi­ incident is pretty clouded and the this happens, everyone runs around regulations are for their “ protec­ ty. I, like many students, will versions range from one student telling their friends that they “ saw tion.” I'm sure that this victim remember this incident the next being beaten unconscious by a the whole thing.” Well why didn’t could have used some protection. time we get a parking ticket. bunch of guys much larger than the whoever was there prevent this Melissa C. Thirdly, and most important, no victim, to a provoked attack which from happening or call for help. disciplinary action was taken. Now Melissa D 'Arezzo '89 is an did not result in the victims un­ And where was P.C. security D’Arezzo honestly, if you were a freshman English Major at PC. and were beaten unconscious one Should Crashing Planes Become the Norm? we need Denver, November 16. another Most likely, it’s the fault of the airplane crash. At Stapleton Air­ airline companies. With deregula­ port, a Continental airliner tries to tion of the airlines by the govern­ VOLUNTEERS! take off, falls short of the mark, ment, the individual companies are skids to the end of the runway, flips given the chance to cut corners and over and breaks into several parts. sacrifice safety for profit. Ronald 25 dead, numerous injured in the Reagan firing the air controllers crash. must have hurt the quality of tower 25 people, not just a number, but personal, although striking was not real people. 25 more people to add a great move on the aircontrollers to the growing list of airplane union. Yet, as time went on, safe­ fatalities this year. They become a ty has decreased and accidents have only a statistic for the Department increased. of Transportation. But what is be­ Problems ranging from pilot er­ ing done about this growing ror to maintenance increase the problem? possibility of plane crashes and Over the past 10 years fatalities fatalities. Something has to be involving airplanes have grown done, and it may be time to steadily. It used to be that a plane regulate maintenance not fares. Pat crashed every 6 months, or it seem­ The only action that can help this ed that way. But Nowadays you growing problem is government in­ Gallagher can’t help turning on a CNN live tervention. Reaganomics should report about a airplane crash or see turn away from its spectacular suc­ with problems that are currently footage of the actual crash on the cess with the economy(Wall Street facing the nation and killing 6 o’clock news. What is going is okay, right Ronnie?) and deal people. wrong? Patrick Gallagher '89 is an To Write For The Cowl English Major at PC and appears weekly in The Cowl. Thoughts of Sunflower Seeds And Letters to the Editor: Second Semester Science Honors Program Biased with about ten other people. When Dear Editor: Here I stand, in a sea of people, the department head finally show­ Page Ten of the Providence College Prospectus reads, ‘ “ The closer to Friars’ Desires and a bag ed up at 1:30, the number had Liberal Arts Honors Program is designed to permit superior students of sunflower seeds than to the swelled to thirty. Most of these to pursue the core curriculum in greater depth.' ’’ It has been brought shoebox known as the registration people had been through the same to my attention, however, that these "superior students” arc granted room and a computer terminal that asinine maze I'd been sent immunity, that, in my opinion, injurs their academic pursuits. holds my classes for the upcoming through. A member of the program was determined to display unsatisfac­ semester. A year’s supply of Bob When I finally got the chance to tory writing skills after completing the first English Proficiency Ex­ Toole’s Smartbeer to the person plead my case I found out that my am. Instead of taking the second exam like the other Freshmen, he who can tell me just how this messy future was in the hands of this was told by a professor of the English Department, an instructor in registration system works. The en­ women in front of me. Still I tried the Honors Civ Program, that in her opinion, he showed proficiency tire process seems quite silly to me to plead my case: in writing through his essays in class and that he therefore not need right now because 1, along with “ But Sister,I was advised to stay to take the second exam. many others, had the displeasure of away from this instructor. I would In a similar occurence, my roommate, also a member of the Honors being a victim of this fiasco. much rather be put into another Program, failed to demonstrate proficiency on the first exam. He took Who is it who decides which section.” What I was told after the second exam; but being a Business Administration Major, he was students will register on what day? Brian this, best enhances my argument: required to pre-register for classes on October 23nd. The results from How are the students who get to “ My boy, the days of what you the exam had not yet been returned and he did not know if he should register on the first day chosen Kennedy would rather do are long gone. You register for an English course that would be required if he failed again. from everyone else? Did they have fit into this section and you shall He approached another professor, the Director of the Arts Honors Program. Upon hearing the situation, the professor was shocked to a special interview to get their overenroll in another section. be enrolled in it.” So there I stood, hear that the student involved had failed and asked him what he had classes or are they just all-around After picking up all the necessary in a total rage, a product of a received on the in-class essays. Hearing that he had earned a C-plus and good guys (and girls). Well, I’ve overenrollment slips, the hunt for system that has very little organiza­ got news, there are plenty of good tion and seems, at times, to be a a B, the professor said. ‘ “ Don’t worry about the English Proficien­ my teacher was on. After roaming cy requirement; I’ll take care of it." people out here who are getting a the halls of Albertus Magnus for a total Farce. My overenrollment slip Why should the students in the Arts Honors Program have the op­ raw deal in the form of a last good twenty minutes, I found my sits crumpled in a corner of an of­ portunity to be judged proficient according to essays prepared for registration day. man. A quick chat and a signature fice I hope never to enter again. A class? How can the people who grant them such status based on Far too many people have told later, I was off again, this time in reminder of a process that for no average written assignments justify doing so? Is there no difference me that they have been registering search of the department head and particular reason penalizes one stu­ between preparing a paper for three weeks with aids such as dic­ on the last day for the past four her almighty stamp of approval. dent with a late registration date; semesters. I am one of these peo­ and at the same time, again for no tionaries and proof-readers, and sitting in a room for two hours Another twenty minutes passed without any aids and writing an essay? Why should some students ple, and this time, the tedious, before I found my target. I swear particular reason, rewards another be judged on the former and some on the latter? Which setting does almost boorish, process of the Colonel and his buddies pupil with an early date. Let’s face overenrollment wasn’t enough to it, this whole process needs a tune- determine proficiency? Why don’t all students have the same couldn’t have done better detective opportunity? help. work, trust me on that one. up. No one likes being stuck with When November 12th rolled the last day of class sign-up, but I It is this kind of inconsistency that troubles me. An honors pro­ Politely I waited for the pro­ gram should be more rigorous. If “ superior students" cannot display around, I found myself in the fessor to finish her conversation, guess someone always will. superiority while being tested with others, should they be granted im­ peculiar position of not being and finally I asked her for her However, it need not be the same munity and allowed to side-step the issue with a special basis for deter­ to fit just one Natural Science class signature. Her response? people every time because these mining proficiency? Why are these standards lowered for those who into my schedule. Why? It seemed “ Come back during my office students have little or sometimes no that the rest of these classes were choice when their turn comes, and are supposedly "superior? ” These occurences challenge the integri­ hours, 1-4PM.” ty of the officials involved and the department. all filled. The problem I had with Boy, do I hate lazy people, how this just isn’t right. 1 have no personal vendetta; I passed the first Proficiency Exam. the one class that would fit into my long could this have taken? Five I simply see an injustice occurring here and I think something should day was that I was specifically told seconds, at the most, for a be done about it. My roommate said to me, “ Life is unfair, that's by a teacher and my advisor not to signature and a stamp. So away I just the way it is.” Well life might be unfair, but life at PC should take the course. So instead of go­ Brian Kennedy is a member o f went, VERY mad to say the least. not be unjust. Either ordinary students should have equal opportunities ing against the advice of those wiser When 1PM rolled around, I the Class o f 1990. than me, I decided to try to or the “superior students” should swallow their pride and realize their stood waiting at the same office weaknesses; maybe they will truly learn something. Without the basic knowledge of English that the ordinary students arc required to have, how can the “ superior students...pursue the core curriculum in depth?” Hostile Trust: The PC Bank Sincerely, by Robert McGehee was in the ATM line. Before I knew been friendly and efficient. One Matthew F. Gaffney it, a women in front of me turned time, at the Smith street branch, Class of 1991 One winter day when I was a around and said, "This machine there was a huge line but the tellers freshman, I walked into the bank will be down for 20 minutes ya remained pleasant and tried to know!” She seemed to be rejoicing move the line as quickly as here on campus and was greeted by Dear Editor. a very friendly and enthusiastic in the fact that I was inconvenienc­ possible. I can no longer remain silent. The unprofessional and blatantly teller. “ Hello,” she said, “ Our ed. I know they have to reload the Why are these people at the PC ridiculous methods employed by Robert Toole are a disgrace to The bank is currently holding a contest stupid machine and I don’t mind. branch treating college students as But I do mind it when these peo­ sub-humans? Is it because we have Cowl, Providence College, its students, and most importantly, jour­ where our customers evaluate their nalism. After recently digesting another unsubstantiated and harshly ple receive pleasure from less money? Is it because they feel tellers on the basis of friendliness, opinionated column by Mr. Toole, “ Listen Like Thieves," I am com­ efficiency, and service.” mistreating students. that since we are members of a pelled to question, “ Where arc your facts coming from?" If Mr. Toole She went on to request that I fill After receiving the news that I generation younger than most of wants to ramble on about such boring and impertinent topics, such out a short evaluation card and would have to wait, I thought that them we don’t require respect and as Smartfood, then let him. However, in allowing the publication of deposit it in a box on the counter maybe I might have a chance of good service? this column in which he unjustly accuses the children of the Elmhurst after my transaction was com­ getting in front of the teller before Whatever the reasons are they she closed the machine. I asked and should remember that we do care neighborhood and requests that our neighbors, “ reevaluate the way pleted. I agreed and wrote an they’ve brought up their children," The Cowl has displayed journalistic evaluation which was complemen­ she replied,“ NO!” faster than I how we are treated and that they could blink. have become the subject of many irresponsibility. tary to the service of this particular In publishing Mr. Toole’s article, The Cowl decided to emphasize teller. While the bank at PC seems to entertaining conversations among one of his points by quoting him in large letters, “ The neighbors in Looking back now, I realize that be extremely frustrating, all the the PC student community. the Elmhurst area should stop watching our every move and keep an I should not have been so gullible. other branches I have gone to have eye on their own children.” This is a direct generalization implying I saw the same teller a few weeks that our neighbors’ children are thieves. Perhaps Mr. Toole lost a car later and the contest was over. I stereo once and needs to vent some frustration, but when he makes was then greeted by a women who hypothetical statements as to the guilt of our neighbors' children he had been transformed. Accompa­ has crossed the line of writing a column over to a personal vendetta. nying the angered look on her face I do not blame Mr. Toole for being upset about the crime situation caused by the fact that I dare step in our neighborhoods. It is a problem we all share. Unfortunately into the bank and deposit money, though, Mr. Toole's article did nothing about this problem other than was her rudely slamming the create prejudices and broaden the division between the P.C. student deposit slip into the processor and and local resident. If any of our neighbors were forgiving enough to on to the counter. These antics pick up this issue of The Cowl, I ask that you do not believe all P.C. were followed by an expression students arc like Mr. Toole, just as you would wish that we do not similar to that of Clint Eastwood believe all your children are thieves. or, maybe, Archie Bunker which seemed to say, "Use the ATM next Sincerely time!” Richard J. Martin Since then I have been in the Class of 1988 Slavin branch many times. I am, in T he C o w l welcomes all responsible no way, insulting the tellers who do their job and make an effort to be comments and suggestions in letters friendly. I appreciate their service and congratulate them on a job to the editor. It is the policy of the well done. However I have to say that when editorial board that name and phone I do go to the branch on campus, The C o w l it is usually a very hostile and number be submitted. frustrating experience. I still walk will not print any letters of anonymity in with a positive attitude and try to approach the tellers with a smile. at any time. My efforts are often in vain. So now 1 try to use the ATM most of T he C o w l reserves the right to edit the time; an experience which also can be less than thrilling. I figured material based on space limitations and that I could avoid the hassle of dealing with these people. content matter. However, about a week ago I Deadline is Friday, 5 P.M., Slavin Room 109 Letters to the Editor: Life With PC Parietals Dole Endorsement Dear Editor: Thursday night, 11:45. You sit definitely, exist in the male dor- I write in response to Patrick Gallagher’s most recent article publish­ among mixed company, furiously matories. Although there isn’t a ed on November 12, 1987. Although I don’t consider myself one of cramming for that dreaded ordeal warden perched upon a desk, ready the “ Young Republicans” Mr. Gallagher directed his comments at, which has been haunting you, to snatch your I.D., twelve and two I have a few things to say. ominously, for over a week - the o ’clock regulations are still First of all, I feel compelled to ask if Mr. Gallagher really thinks unavoidable Civ exam. Noticing somewhat enforced. So whatever so little of Senate Republicans that he would believe that they would the approaching of midnight, you happens, don’t venture through immediately and unquestionably support anything named Kennedy. glance down upon the fifty some those hallowed halls at 2:05, look­ Are the Democrats some sort of political Pavlovian dogs? If that is odd pages still waiting to be turn­ ing for a lost jacket - you’ll risk a portrait the Democrats intend to sell in ’8 8 ,1 will be certain to look ed. To avoid violating parietals, picking up a $25 fine, and facing elsewhere (but I exaggerate, of course). you must now formulate a new a lot of unnecessary embarrassment The main reason I am writing is that Mr. Gallagher’s insinuation plan of action: a) Retreat to the trying to find a coat - trust me, I that all those who support the GOP are unthinking ‘Reaganites.’ cold, dusty, secluded study lounge know. Although we certainly owe much to the Reagan Presidency: e.g. lower (a.k.a. The Dungeon) b) relocate With the development of the new taxes, lower employment and the pending nuclear arms treaty with books, bodies, and backpacks to on-campus apartments, the stead­ the Soviets, there are some who believe that it is time to move beyond the outside steps of Raymond Hall, fast parietal rule is bound to change the Reagan era and start to tackle the problems that still face us. where you could sit, study, and - at least within these complexes. I am not independently wealthy, I care about the plight of the under- freeze. Whether or not this change is in­ priviledged and disabled people, and I am not a woman nor am I anti­ Parietals are certainly a signifi­ Laureen dicative of parietal elimination in minority, but nonetheless I have found the GOP appealing. cant part of life here at Providence the dormitories remains to be seen There is a segment that is growing everyday of GOP supporters who College. While P.C. is one of the by all. will not be supporting Bush in '88. We, who have chosen not to sup­ few colleges left with single sex dor- Connelly port Bush, have found another candidate that intends to show that matories and strict visitation For many, the security and pro­ the GOP is for everyone. This candidate has experienced first hand regulations, the enforcement of tection of the parietal regulations what it means to be poor and disabled, and his name is Senator Robert parietals has both positive and major inconvenience, but then again, are obviously beneficial. For Dole. negative connotations. The rigidi­ on those Saturday mornings when others, the desk set-up in the Senator Dole is concerned about eliminating the budget deficit and ty of the rules is maintained chief­ you answer the phone, head throb­ female dormitory halls may be con­ is realistic enough to know that it can't be reduced without changes ly for the protection against un­ bing, eyes bloodshot, and voice sidered an infringement on their in taxation, but not in the rates. He has made education a primary wanted and/or unwarranted hoarse and dry, you will bless privacy. Either way, college life is issue of his campaign and he retains a concern for providing for the visitors. Parietals, and more whichever Dominican Friar ever supposed to embody individual disadvantaged. He also has been a leader in civil-rights. specifically, the desk clerk and set­ came up with the concept of freedoms and responsibilities - it’s As Mr. Gallagher has said, before anyone begins an “ Anyone in up provide girls with the authority parietals. all what you make it out to be. ’88” campaign, he or she ought to look at the issues at hand and the to deny a male visitor for whatever As far as the guys’ dorms are candidates. Many voters. Republican and Democratic, have looked circumstances may pertain. There concerned, one thing should be at Senator Dole’s 26 years of government experience and liked what may be times when a twelve or two made perfectly clear to any girl who Laureen Connelly is a member they saw. I encourage you all to do the same. I think you will see o ’clock “ curfew” may seem like a may be confused: parietals do, very o f the Class o f 1990. “ a producer, not an observer,"running on “ a record not a resume.” What’s in a name? Maybe a lot if you’re a Kennedy, but just remember, Dole is a top banana. Sincerely, O.C.R.O. Opposes Toole Heather Wessely, '88 by Michael E. Haley ve to the surrounding community that P.C. students do care. We Faculty Members I cannot help but find it amaz­ were making great strides until ing that Robert P. Toole carl Guest your column, that Sal refers to as Praise Poet predict the future of my own fami­ yellow journalism, appeared. Bob, ly. In this article (and I use this Columnist you obviously did no research on Dear Editor: term loosely) November 12 in the As members of the Providence College Faculty, we wish to express this topic before writing your bla­ Cowl, Bob Toole accused the tant lies. In fact, back in September our strong support for the postion taken by Wole Soyinka, Nobel Prize children of the Families of Eagle Michael winning poet of Nigeria, against racism especially in South Africa, Sal had suggested getting more Park and Elmhurst Crime Watch P.C. students to register to vote. and we commend the editors of Publications o f the Modern Language of committing robberies in the off Not to offset the crime watch vote, Associations for re-printing that position statement in the October E. campus community. Since I myself 1987 issue of the journal. With praise for both white and black op­ but to make their own voices and many members of the off cam­ Haley heard. Their is no need to offset the position to apartheid, with painful honesty about both the history of pus Residence Organization crime watch vote since we both brutality and the recent duplicity of some western nations in regard (O.C.R.O.) belong to this crime dalism was involved. The P.C. stu­ support each other. to South Africa, Wole Soyinka retains his faith in the human spirit watch, I feel he is accusing my dent at a party is not a concern of Bob I believe that instead of and the world body to reject apartheid and racism in all its forms. children of stealing. Bob, unless my the Crime Watch. keeping an eye on the children in Arguing that the current regime in South Africa is essentially an girlfriend is keeping something Getting back to the accusation the community, everyone should anachronism, he argues “all lovers of peace" either to eject that regime from me, I have no children. utterly “ from humane recognition” or “ to bring it into the modern towards the children of these peo­ keep an eye on you. You should Now Bob, let us look at your ig­ ple in committing these robberies, put you crayons back in your toy world, into a rational state of being within the spirit of human part­ norance and probable libelous con­ nership,” for an affront so “ inhuman” cannot be allowed “ to pur­ I would like to comment further. box and open your eyes to the real tent of that fairytale you wrote. This is also difficult for me to sue our twentieth-century conscience into the twenty-first” century. world of fact! Sal has even told me You begin by stating that as we understand considering most of that if you can prove any o f your In expressing our solidarity for this position, we urge all members return home for Thanksgiving these people don’t have children. If of the Providence College community to take such steps, personal accusations he will be more than vacation our apartments become a and political, as they deem right to bring about an end to racism in they do, their children have either happy to help you prosecute any target for crime. Bob, isn’t it moved away o f are five years old. perpetrators. As a former law en­ South Africa and elsewhere. wonderful to know that with a sim­ Sincerely, Now Bob, if you are afraid of a forcement officer dealing with vice ple phone call the crime watch will five year old child, I suggest that cases, he said to me, “ People that Edwin McCrorie, Forrest Gander, Marie Hennedy, be glad to help. During this vaca­ you move away. Rev. Robert Bond, O.P., Norma Kroll, Julia Brown, write like this are generally either tion or any other for that matter, These people are professionals in living in a fantasy world or on Ellen Goodman, Robert Hamlin, Judith Jamieson, Giacomo Striuli, they will keep an eye on our apart­ the Providence community who mind altering substances.” Which Simome Ferguson, Lida Aronne-Amestoy, Salvatore Capelletti, ments. In some cases they will our volunteer their time and effort to is it for you Bob? Frances Musco Shipps belongings for us at their own watch over everyone’s home. It I am happy to say that despite homes until we return. I didn’t does not matter if they are students your ignorance, the crime watch think you would be allowed to or year round residents. They will persevere. The dedication of all write a column when you had ab­ receive nothing in return except the concerned will continue. I would solutely no facts to support your satisfaction of having cut the crime also like to take this opportunity to tale. Let me explain something to rate in both areas by over 80 per­ thank all of these P.C. students as Veterans Remembered you Bob and those of you who may cent. These people are joined by 17 well as the other members of the have been misled by his article The P.C. students. These students are crime watch for making this Dear Editor: Purpose of the Crime Watch is to some of the finest people I have neighborhood safer to live in than Last Wednesday on November 11, while most PC students patrol both the Eagle Park and ever had the pleasure to work with. it was a few years ago. I challenge slumbered in their warm beds, recovering after a hard night on the Elmherst areas in order to act as a Yet is their dedication greeted with you Bob to come out and see what town, there were a few students who attended the Mass and Dedica­ deterrent and report any possible respect and a thank-you? No, it is the crime watch is actually all tion of the PC Viet Nam Memorial in Aquinas Chapel. crimes or problems to the police. greeted with your ignorant about. Contact me and I will set it What does Veterans’ Day mean? Obviously not a lot of PC students They are not all associated with the rhetoric. up. Until this can happen, could know. It’s just a chance to go out Tuesday night because one can sleep Elmherst or Eagle Park Associa­ Sal Lombardi, the Director of someone in the Cowl office do me late on Wednesday with nary a thought as to why we have the day tions. This is something Bob could the Eagle Park Crime Watch, is a favor? Hide Bob’s pen so he can’t off with no classes. I hardly think that the countless men and women have easily discovered if he had one of these dedicated people. He do any more damage. who gave up their lives in the many wars in which our country has done any investigating at all. The came to the Cowl at the beginning been involved in, did so, just so that on the day established to only time the watch has ever of the year hoping to gain help Michael E. Haley, ’89, is Presi­ dent o f O.C.R.O. remember them, people can seep late. reported a party was when van- from students. He wanted to pro­ The lack of interest or concern beyond one’s own private affairs, possessed by many students here at PC, makes me rather ill. It’s sad to think that people are so apathetic. Yet, when it comes to admit­ ting, perhaps in class, that one’s father, grandfather, uncle, or other The Editorial Staff of The Cowl is currently relative fought in Viet Nam, Korea, or WWII; one would admit this with a sense of pride. Or when it comes to wearing a U.S. Armed soliciting guest columnists from the PC communi­ Forces sweatshirt or T-shirt, one sports the garment with pride. But does anybody think about what is emblazoned across the chest ty. Any Student, Professor, or Administrator who really means? it means that someone, a relative or friend, served in the Armed Forces, and that someone is a veteran in one way or another would like to write a column for the section, should who deserves recognition and remembrance. Sincerely, submit their essays to The Cowl office no later than Jana Jarosz Class of 1990 Friday, 6 p.m. The Cowl. November 18. 1987 9 BUSINESS Scrooge’s Christmas

by Susan Holian The true test of retailing skills will be in the specialty stores. The With the biggest shopping day of chains with more affluent shoppers the year just around the corner, and prices to match, such as Benet­ retailers are bracing themselves for ton, the Limited, and Lord & an un-Merry Christmas. It seems Taylor, will have to find a way to the recent stock market slide has convince this year’s bargain consumers tightening their belts hunters to shop in their stores. and retail stores frantic. Some say that quality is the way to While Ebenezer Scrooge promote these stores goods, but cautiously enters the malls, stores many will be taking the route of will attempt to lure him in with, bargain prices, sales, and other believe it or not, pre-Christmas promotions. George E. M urphy '52 sales. Although it is a newly phras­ Financial scrimping will not on­ ed and highly unexpected term, the ly be in consumers minds, but store pre-Christmas sale will prove a managers will also join the route of necessity for those chains hoping to the bargain shopper. Managers are do business this holiday season. expected to save their budgets this Executive Vice President and The market for Christmas, if not year by hiring less Christmas help. bleak before the October 19 However, with more shoppers disaster on Wall Street, is certain­ needing convincing in order to pur­ Chief Operating Officer ly blackened now. Consumers are chase their gifts, critics are skep­ being so cautious that retailers, tical that less salespeople will be the by Fran Scire who would normally be busy over­ answer to improving profits. stocking their shelves for the de­ Mr. Murphy’s duties include the and to pursue their Masters in Although Christmas is expected This week The Cowl met with mand of the gift-givers, are actually basic overall control of executive Business after graduation. Mr. to be smaller gift-wise, do not ex­ George E. Murphy of United States cancelling shipments in the hopes pect empty stores. In fact, the op­ affairs. He is responsible for deci­ Murphy has no regrets of his col­ Gypsum Company. Mr. Murphy sions concerning the company’s lege education. He has recruited at of selling what they already have in posite will ring true. This year’s ra­ graduated from Lasalle Academy their warehouses. tional shopper will not only look Financial, Managerial, and many schools including the Ivy in 1946 after which he entered the Marketing Departments. His job is League Universities and would Of course people will still be for bargains, but also quality. Peo­ U.S. Navy. In 1948, he began at­ celebrating this season, only this a hectic one, which includes exten­ trade none to Providence College. ple are expected to spend more time tending Providence College and year they will try to save more than sive traveling. His favorite aspect George E. Murphy strived to shipping and less time actually buy­ graduated with a Bachelor of ever before. As a result, most of his job is the interpersonal in­ become part of the corporate ing. It is probably too late to do Science degree in Business Ad­ middle-market department stores, your shipping early, but here at teraction among internal staff, as business world as he stepped out ministration in 1952. Mr. Murphy well as, external customer relations. from Providence College. He has such as Bradlees, Sears, and J.C. P.C., there is always the bookstore, was very active while attending Penney, are not expected to feel the A twelve hour day is an often oc­ achieved that goal many times over where lines will never compare to P.C., as he served as President of buying rut. the malls at home. curence for George Murphy, who only to look forward to one other his senior class. expresses that long days and position with U.S. Gypsum, Chief During his senior year, Mr. Mur­ weekends are not just optional in Executive Officer. phy applied for a postion with U.S. the career of a corporate executive, Gypsum. He accepted a job offer but essential for the success of the Fran Scire is a finance major and and began employment with the business. a member o f the class o f 1988. firm as a Sales Trainee. He has held Mr. Murphy expressed great a variety of positions with the com­ regard for Providence College. He Editor's note:U.S. Gypsum, a pany’s Eastern Construction Pro­ felt that P.C. was a perfect train­ Fortune 500 company, recruited ducts Division, including Manager, ing ground. He also felt the liberal here on campus last week. Many Sales; Manager, Marketing; and arts background aided him in the privileged students met and were Vice President/General Manager, business world along with classes in interviewed by Mr. Murphy. Good a postion he held from 1979 until philosophy which made him a more luck to all who applied to U.S. being appointed to his present well rounded individual. His advice Gypsum. position, Executive Vice President to business students is to increase and Chief Operating Officer. their number of financial courses

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Levitt also from countries outside of the most products have an individual preliminary rounds of the play­ added because Jordan plays ••• Ford Motor Company will offs. basketball, which generates a lot of spend $2 billion to repurchase some United States to use the ATM net­ to whom consumers relate the pro­ work which is largely in the U.S. duct. The late Lome Greene is Falk took over Jordan’s account national interest. of its own stock. This is a move to three years ago and created one of Other than Nike, Jordan also has show that the company thinks that associated with Alpo, while Bill • •• A $790.4 million contract has Cosby is associated with Jello the most successful campaigns in endorsement deals with Coca-Cola, it considers itself a sound the industry’s history. Falk’s goal McDonalds, Johnson Products, investment. been confirmed between Raytheon Gelatin. Over the past few years Company and the U.S. Army. The there has been a trend of using pro­ is not mass saturation over a short W ilson’s Sporting Goods, military contract has Raytheon fessional athletes to promote the Chevrolet and the Ohio Art Co. • •• Great Britain’s unemploy­ Kevin Donnellon, of WilSon, said ment rate for October adjusted to building 884 Patriot air defense products. Arnold Palmer, Jack guided missies and IS sets of Nicklaus, and Boris Becker are the “ I think it’s a long time since 9.8 percent, putting it below 10 per­ anyone has come close to the ap­ cent for the first time in six years. ground equipment. top athletes in the U.S. markets. Stasia However, the biggest phenomenon peal Michael Jordan has.” This is ••• Copper producers, following is Michael Jordan of the Chicago a great compliment considering • •• The Walt Disney Company Fleming Wilson has had such athletes as nas reported its earnings rose 66.8 a jump last week in copper prices Bulls. in the London Metal exchange, Michael Jordan is ranked fourth Ted Williams and John Elway for percent in the fourth quarter, mak­ endorsement deals. Michael Jordan ing its investors very happy in this have raised their prices. The move in athletes for endorsement in­ period of time, rather it is to chose come, with around S4 million last helped Wilson sell $5 million worth time of trouble. Disney attributes is also in response to a shortage in elite companies who market their year. David Falk, vice president of of basketballs with his autograph this rise in earnings to its film supplies of the metal. The Phelps products in a “ classy” way. Pro Serv, a Washington based on them. Donnellon states about releases and growing attendance at Dodge Corporation raised its price The start of the Michael Jordan of refined copper four cents a sports marketing firm, says of Jordan “ he’s a class individual, his its theme parks. phenomenon started when he sign­ Michael Jordan, “ he is in a class appeal spans generations, and he is pound to $1.05. ed a $5 million endorsement deal by himself” . He also adds that “ it an excellent role model for the ••• The General Motors Cor­ with Nike. At that time the Oregon is unusual for a player in a team younger kids.” poration. through the Suzuki • • • Hisham M. Nayer, Saudi based sportswear and footwear Arabia’s oil minister, says his coun­ Many people may think that Jor­ Motor Company will export cars to manufacturer had been struggling. dan is one of the highest paid Japan. This process will begin in try will make an effort to keep oil Once Air Jordan was introduced it prices at $18 a barrel, a level set last basketball players but he is not January of 1988 and involve three “Over the past few years became a fashion statement to even among the top twenty-five. car models, the Pontiac Grand year by the Organization of young blacks and the teen market. AM, the Chevrolet Beretta, and the Petroleum Exporting Companies. there has been a trend o f However, it is expected when con­ Marketing Evaluation of Port tract time comes around he may be Chevrolet Corsica. The export using professional athletes Washington, N.Y. keeps track of • •• Shearson Lehman Brothers the highest paid in the league. Since number of these cars to Japan in the familiarity and overall appeal Holding Inc. has disclosed that it to promote products. ” Jordan’s basketball future is clear, 1988 will be about 1000. of national celebrities. Michael Jor­ Falk is trying to establish relation­ suffered after-tax losses of $70 dan’s popularity began with 37 per­ million in October, making it yet ships with companies that will • •• Visa International has used sport to command the kind of at­ cent of the national population in benefit Jordan in the future. Falk its option to join with Plus, the net­ another company that has struggl­ 1985, 42 percent in 1986, and 47 ed from the recent market frenzy. tention he has from sponsors.” The is trying to build associations with work of automated tellers. This biggest difference between Michael percent in 1987. Jordan's overall companies that will be with Jordan and other athletes who have Q-rating, the overall appeal and his Michael Jordan for years to come. gained endorsement popularity, is believability as a spokesman, is 33 He is moulding Michael Jordan’s that he has never won an N.B.A. this year. Steve Levitt of Marketing endorsement career as he did with championship. The Chicago Bulls Evaluation believes that Michael Arthur Ashe’s endorsement career. Economy Capers most sports personalities popularity Jordan’s popularity is rare because The recent collapse of stock and the expectations for interest prices is not likely to trigger a reces­ rates.” Adds Sommers: “The sion next year, but it will lower this economy has entered a tunnel and Future Labor Force Problems country’s real economic growth, its exact whereabouts will not be according The Conference Board’s known, at least for awhile.” The quality and quantity of numbers of minorities and disad­ people for the higher demands of latest economic model. The Board’s model looks for the America’s future labor force are vantaged youngsters whose family an evolving economy,” he Projections place this country's consumer price index to advance by likely to fall below present stan­ and educational backgrounds may declared. real economic growth at only 1.3 four percent in 1988. Interest rates dards, according to educational ex­ not have prepared them for today’s The report emphasizes a link bet­ percent in 1988 and 0.9 percent in have been revised downward, but perts contributing to a Conference rapidly-changing job market. ween the level and complexity of 1989. only slightly, for next year. Board report released recently. “There is real concern that the jobs and school preparation. It “ Neither the deductive powers “ The model makes cautionary The key 16-24 age group, tradi­ future workforce cannot measure cites a recent survey showing that of economics nor the available reading for both business and con­ tionally the major source of new up to the current one in quantity— 66 percent of all professionals, and evidence yet justify a recession sumers, mainly because the job candidates, is providing fewer or, more important, in quality," technicians learned all or most of forecast,” observes Albert T. Som­ underlying reasons for the stock notes Dr. Leonard Lund, educa­ what they needed to know for their tion specialist at The Conference first jobs in school. Most service mers, economic counsellor at The market break have not been clear- “ There is real concern that Conference Board. "But events ly treated,” Sommers notes. Board. and craft workers, however, said during the last two weeks of Oc­ “ Treating these issues - the Federal the future work force can­ These demographic shifts arc they learned most or all of what tober have had a sobering budget and trade deficits, the dollar not measure up to the cur­ among the major issues explored in they needed to know on the job. Observes The Conference Board economic impact, knocking a full dilemma, and the American mania rent one in quantity—or the Board’s new report, Restructur­ percentage point off the growth for consumption - is bound to con­ ing Education. It is the outgrowth report: “ One of the implications of rate expected for 1988 and reduc­ strain demand.” more im portant, in of a meeting convened by The Con­ this finding is that schools will play ference Board in Washington, an increasingly important role as ing both inflationary expectations quality. ” D.C., earlier this year. jobs become more complex.” —Dr. Leonard Lund Educational reform, participants The report also cites research showing the heavy economic im­ entrants into the U.S. job market. agree, must be linked to changing pact of schooling on earnings. One In time, this could lead to “ too few requirements in the labor market. major finding: a $3,000 one-year HAPPY people and too many jobs.” This This view is strongly articulated by investment in the pre-school educa­ age group also will include large Anthony Carnevale, vice president of the American Society for Train­ tion of a disadvantaged child can THANKSGIVING!!! ing and Development, who stress­ save the community as much as ed that the educational system must $20,000 in welfare, unemployment How to start increasingly produce higher-calibre or crime-related costs. Overall, it is your law career graduates. estimated that a college education “ The future task of education is generates an etra $226,000 in before you start not simply to reduce the number of lifetime earnings and a high school drop-outs but to prepare young law school. 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Business At 154,-the seasonally-adjusted period of strong improvement in NEW ENGLAND 169 165 labor demand is over.” can especially help, they note, in index now stands one point below Boston 167 170 creating better definitions of job August’s 155 and 19 points above Advertising volume rose in the Hartford 190 181 skills and requirements that both the year-ago level of 135. Pacific region [‘4.4], the Mountain “ Labor demand turned sluggish region [’0.91 and the South Atlan­ Providence 158 133 employers and educators can rely MIDDLE ATLANTIC 91 80 on. this summer, consistent with tic [*0.3], but fell in the other six While it was once assumed that economic forecasts which indicate regions of the country measured. Albany 288 182 computers would reduce the skills little change in the national The East North Central registered Allentown 352 249 the steepest decline ['5.9], follow­ required for routine clerical jobs in unemployment rate during the se­ New York 68 68 insurance (claims adjusters, for ex­ cond half of the year. Moreover, ed by the East South Central ['4.3J, all these numbers reflect the state New England ['1.9], the West Philadelphia 76 68 ample), the opposite has been true. Pittsburgh 84 76 Research conducted by the Center of the economy before the climac­ North Central ['1.9], the West on Education and Employment tic events in the financial markets South Central [' 1.6] and the Mid­ Rochester 86 76 finds that computer technology has of the last few weeks,” says Con­ dle Atlantic region ['1.4]. Syracuse 146 134 helped change once relatively sim­ EAST NORTH CENTRAL 100 90 ple jobs into more complex, high- The Help-Wanted Index measures the volume of classified Chicago 115 101 skilled positions. Cincinnati 143 136 The same trend is evident in advertising in 51 major newspapers across the nation. It is sen­ banking. While clerk-typists once sitive to changes in the demand for labor, as well as general Cleveland 62 60 merely helped customers complete business conditions. Columbus 171 157 applications for loans and credit latest seasonally-adjusted results follow: Dayton 80 75 cards, they are today responsible Detroit 54 57 for handling and understanding a Gary 167 119 wide array o f financial services. Sep. 1987 Aug. 1987 July 1987 Sep. 1986 Computer technology has also Total Help-Wanted Index Indianapolis 109 98 transformed bank officers from 154 155 158 135 Milwaukee 85 63 primarily marketers into specialists % of newspapers with Toledo 129 113 skilled in varied financial in­ rising want-ad volume WEST NORTH CENTRAL 95 90 struments or management informa­ 33 39R 55R 35 Kansas City 135 147 tion systems. Bureau of Labor Statistics Minneapolis 90 75 These changes now sweeping the unemployment Omaha 143 120 service sector will rapidly spread to 5.9 6.0 6.0 7.0 manufacturing, according to Sue St. Louis 62 62 Berryman, director of the National SOUTH ATLANTIC 208 183 many firms consider education as reform is to take place, companies Center on Education and Employ­ Atlanta 272 252 ment at Columbia University. a charitable contribution. Observes can no longer afford to view educa­ 241 218 Although some companies sup­ The Conference Board’s Dr. Lund: tional contributions as merely Baltimore port education as a long-term “ There is a strong feeling in both charity but, more realistically, as a Charlotte 197 158 capital investment, some par­ business and educational circles business cost for recruiting and Jacksonville 234 211 ticipants in the report say that too that if meaningful educational training their workforce." Miami N/A 98 Richmond 150 124 Washington, D.C. 183 173 Rating U.S. Labor Costs EAST SOUTH CENTRAL 166 138 costs have been tilting upward in hardly calls for breaking out the U.S. labor costs have become many industrialized nations. Birmingham 169 143 more competitive largely because champagne,” Belous points out. Knoxville 278 217 “ Shifts in foreign exchange rates “ Complicating the situation fur­ of the falling dollar, according to 84 75 account for most of the recent ther are aggressive attempts by Louisville a Conference Board analysis releas­ reduction in the labor cost gap bet­ ed Monday. many foreign firms to reduce their Memphis 139 120 ween the U.S. and its major com­ own labor costs. Japan, for in­ Nashville 226 184 Labor costs in many countries petitors,” observes Richard Belous, stance, is steadily employing more WEST SOUTH CENTRAL 167 146 are increasingly catching up with labor economist at The Conference those in the United States, mainly part-time, temporary and other Dallas 144 152 Board. “ Only a small part has been contingent workers, as is the U.S.” due to the declining value of the due to industry-wide efforts to hold Houston 237 195 dollar. Two examples: American The analysis also emphasizes down wages and benefits.” that a massive earnings gap con­ O klahom a City 101 93 manufacturing workers, who earn­ During the last six years, the ed 52 percent more per hour than tinues to exist between the U.S. and San Antonio 127 137 compensation of Japanese workers many of the fastest growing 105 Japanese production workers as rose from 57 percent of the Tulsa 209 recently as 1975, now earn only 27 developing nations. One example: MOUNTAIN 308 272 American level to 73 percent. But manufacturing workers in South percent more. West German 169 virtually all of this increase [13 Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong Denver 201 manufacturing workers, who made percentage points] reflects changes 3 percent less than their American earn only 12 percent-14 percent as Phoenix 430 394 in the foreign exchange rate. Very counterparts a decade ago, now much as American production Salt Lake City 343 298 little [3 percent] is due to wage workers. earn 3 percent more. While not all restraint. PACIFIC 256 210 major industrial countries have “The increasing competitiveness Los Angeles 172 149 closed the gap with the U.S., labor of U.S. labor costs is helpful but Sacramento 464 383 San Bernardino N/A 237 Hourly Compensation for Manufacturing Production Workers San Diego 618 468 Compared with U.S. Levels* (United States 100%) San Francisco 266 214 NATION 1986 1980 1975 Seattle 252 215 Japan 7 3 % 5 7 % 48% West Germany 103 125 97 Canada 84 90 96 Don’t forget to stop by for the United Kingdom 57 74 51 France 80 92 72 last day of the Career Fair — Sweden 93 126 113 South Korea 12 11 6 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Taiwan 13 13 8 Hong Kong 14 15 11 * Estimates based on U.S. Bureau of labor Statistics data. Exchange rates used were the annual average Friday. November 20. 2-8 p.m. Saturday. 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Participate in three different workshops: This two-part workshop will help you develop and launch your career plans, identify and expand your The MBA and You and MBA Careers (concurrent) career options, and work related values, skills and strengths, get information on how to "netw ork" Friday. 3 p.m.. 4:30 p.m.. 6 p.m. with professionals in related fields, introduce you to SIG I-P LUS, and teach you to develop an intern­ Saturday. 11 a.m.. 12:30 p.m.. 2 p.m. ship other career related experience. Doctoral Programs Wednesday, November 18 and December 2, 3:30 p.m. Friday. 4:30 p.m. ; Saturday. 12:30 p.m. or Thursday, November 19 and December 3, 1:30 p.m. Call (800) 445-2371 for workshop descriptions. Sign up for both sessions required in Slavin 209. Register for the MBA Forums and workshops at the door. Seating limited to twelve students The charge is $5 daily. 12 The Cowl, November 18, 1987 ARTS/ENTE

TONIGHT!

Richard Wordsworth

in his one-man entertainment about the Wordsworth Circle

The Bliss o f Solitude A BICENTENARY TRIBUTE

based on the life and works of his great, great grandfather WILLIAM WORDSWORTH in Blackfriars Theater 8 p.m.

William Wordsworth 1770-1850 Richard Wordsworth ‘Call Me Ethel’ — A One Night Performance Pulitzer Prize-Winner Comes to PC

A new musical revue, “ Call Me At Theatre-by-the-Sea in Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Oliver is also the author of publications. Ethel!,” with Rita McKenzie-Pflug Matunuck, RI, she is remembered Mary Oliver will read from her “ Twelve Moons” (Little, Brown, In 1986, Ms. Oliver was engag­ as Ethel, will be presented on as Belle, the authoress in “ Little works in a Providence College 1979), "Sleeping in the Forest” ed as the Elliston Poet in Residence Saturday, November 28 at 8 p.m. M e," and in the nurse/vamp in Poetry Series presentation on (Ohio Review Chapbook, 1979), at the University of Cincinnati and for one performance only at the "Whoopee!” With the Pfitzer Thursday, November 19, 1987 at "The Night Traveler” (Bits Press, as Visiting Poet in Residence at Colonial Theatre located at 3 Players in New London, she played 8:00 p.m. in the college's Aquinas 1978), "The River Styx, Ohio and Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Granite Street, Westerly, Rl. Cleo in “ Most Happy Fellow” and Hall Lounge. Other Poems” (HBJ, 1972), and Pennsylvania. This one woman show is a Ellie in “ Show Boat.” The evening, including a recep­ “ No Voyage and Other Poems” Come join us for this very special musical tribute to the fabulous Her New York appearances in­ tion following the reading, is free (Houghton Mifflin, 1965). presentation. Ethel Merman. It features some of clude the night clubs Pallsson’s and and open to the public. The She was the winner of the her greatest songs with the music Horn of Plenty. 1987-88 Poetry Series is sponsored American Academy and Institute of George Gershwin, Cole Porter This production, currently run­ by the Providence College Depart­ of Arts and Letters Achievement and Irving Berlin. It also recalls ning in New York, has been writ­ ment of English. Award in 1983, a Guggenheim moments of Merman’s well-known ten and directed by Christopher The Provincetown, Foundation Fellowship for quick wit and robust humor, Powich, last seen locally as Prince Massachusetts resident won the 1980-81, a National Endowment Rita McKenzie-Pflug is familiar Nickie in “ My One and Only” at Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1984 for the Arts Fellowship for to local audiences, having been Theatre-by-the-Sea. Musical Direc­ for “ American Primitive,” a col­ 1972-73, and the Shelley Memorial featured in such roles as Mama tion is by Peter Blue. lection of poems published by Award in 1972. Rose in “ Gypsy" at the Coachlight All seats for this special perfor­ Atlantic-Little, Brown in 1983. Her Her poems have also appeared Dinner Theatre in East Windsor, mance of “ Call Me Ethel!” at the most recent volume, a collection of in The New Yorker, Poetry. Atlan­ and the Nutmeg Summer Theatre Colonial Theatre arc $10 and may poems entitled “ Dream W ork,” tic, Yale Review. Harpers, The in Storrs, Connecticut. She also be ordered by phone at (401) was published by Atlantic Monthly New Republic, and Harvard played Reno in "Anything Goes" 596-0810. Press in 1986. M agazine, among other at Storrs. WDOM THE COWL OREGON DAVE'S TOP 10 RECOMMENDS 1...... "Rain in the Summertime" 2. H O U SE M A R T IN S...... "W orlds on Fire" 3. AZTEC C A M E R A ...... "Deep and Tall and W ide" The Sculptures and Drawings 4. THE S M IT H S ...... "Paint a Vulgar Picture" BERNADINE M. EGLEST0N, O.P. 5. 0 PO SITIV E...... "Tied" 6. THAT PETROL EM O TIO N...... "Genius M ove" on display in 7. LOVE AND ROCKETS...... "Waiting for the Flood" Hunt Cavanaugh Art Gallery 8. PSYCH EDELIC F U R S...... "Angels Don't Cry" 9. DEPECHE MODE...... "Never Let Me Down Again" Mon.-Thurs. 9 am - 4:30 pm 10. THE ALTA R B O Y S ...... "One Eye Only" Fridays 9 am - 4 pm TOP 10 JAZZ ALBUMS 1. RALPH BURNS BIG BAND ...... "In The Mood" Soundtrack 2. BRANFORD MARSALIS ...... "Renaissance" 3. PAT KELLEY...... "View s of the Future" BOOK FAIR & SALE 4. BILLY COBHAM ...... "Picture This" Small Presses, Fine Printing 5. JEAN -LU C PON TY...... "The Gift of Time" Sponsored by the John Russell Bartlett Society 6. GROVER W ASHIN G TO N , J R ...... "Strawberry M oon" 2 pm-3 pm: Wilbur Doctor, Mary Caponegro, Candis Dixon 7. T. LAVITZ...... "From the W est" 3 pm-6 pm Sale: Nineteen Exhibitors from New England 8. W O O D Y H ERM AN BIG B A N D ...... "W oo d y's Gold Star" Sunday, December 6 Brown University, Alumni Hall 9. SPY R O G Y R A ...... "Stories Without W ords" 194 Meeting St., Providence, R.l. Rhode IslandState Councilon the Arts 10. JOHN BUNCH TRIO ...... "Best Thing For You" RTAINMENT

Gordon Lightfoot At The Zeiterion Theatre Gordon Lightfoot, one of the There’s an uplifting message in most original, influential, and en­ these songs and they’ve got a lot of during artists in the history of con­ drive. They’re melodic but tough. temporary music, will be perform­ We had a lot of fun doing this ing at the Zeiterion Theatre on Wednesday, November 18 at 8:00 A native of Orillia in northern p.m. Ontario, Canada, the former choir­ As a singer-songwriter, boy was one of the earliest Cana­ Lightfoot has transcended prevail­ dian artists to break into the ing musical categories to blend the American market. His country has simplicity and sincerity of folk and recognized him by awarding the country styles with the intensity Order of Canada, the nation’s Some New Music Album Reviews and drive of pop and rock. In the highest honor, to him. process, he has immeasurably His appearance at the Zeiterion There are a number of newly well ingrained to be completely there are few places left in the enriched the music of an era, bring­ Theatre gives concert goers the op­ released albums out, some by very obliterated. Pop success is a given world where hardly anyone in the ing personality, passion, and power portunity to see this mainstream ar­ famous bands, and others by “ New for this band, having built a rock- audience knows his songs.” to the art of song. tist in a very rare, intimate concert Music" bands who are mainly solid foundation through college As far as the “ New Music” Over the span of his career, setting. The Merrill Lynch Interna- heard in clubs and on college radio radio play and intense live shows, bands are concerned, the groups Lightfoot has written more than 300 tional Series will conclude with the stations. (WDOM plays a great and “ Kick” should take them one Love and Rockers and Smiths both songs, recorded 18 albums, has internationally renowned pan- number of these, and they are often step up the pop ladder without have new albums that are becom­ three platinum and five gold tomimist Marcel Marceau on included in the Top 10 listing each betraying their hard-earned legion ing increasingly popular on the albums, a gold single for the song, March 5, 1988. week.) of fans.” charts as well as clubs and college “ Sundown,” has been nominated His appearance is made possible As far as the “ big" artists are Billy Jo el’s new album. radio stations. for four Grammys, 16 Juno through the sponsorship of Merrill concerned, INXS and Billy Joel ""Kohuept" is also becoming in­ Love and Rockets new album, Awards- Canada’s equivalent of the Lynch. Tickets are priced at $25, have both released new albums. creasingly popular, especially after “Earth, Sun, and Moon "has been Grammys- has numerous ASCAP $22.50, and $20, with a $2 discount “Kick", the new album bv his recent tour of the USSR. heard on WDOM, featuring such awards and recently was inducted for senior citizens and students. INXS, includes top cuts such as According to CMJ, “ the ex­ hits as “ No New Tale To Tell” and into the Juno Hall of Fame. His For more information on tickets, “ Need You Tonight,” “ Guns in change of cultures that has been “ Flood.” 18th album, “ East of Midnight” is group packages, and season the Sky,” “ Mediate,” “ Wildlife,” going on recently between the US CMJ says, "It could be blue sun­ a pivotal album for such a legen­ subscriptions, call the Zeiterion and “ Kick.” and USSR is as productive as shine, because Love and Rockets' dary artist. Box Office at (617) 994-2900. The CMJ New Music Report anything in memory toward bring­ psychedelic pillage continues and Lightfoot has fashioned a fresh Tickets are also available at all says, “ Well, the Aussies may have ing world peace closer to reality. progresses with their third LP. It new sound in this album which will ticketmaster locations or by calling lost their claim to the America’s “ Billy Joel’s concert radio is less rockin' and more spacey than certainly carry him well into the Ticketmaster at (617) 787-8000. Cup, but no big loss, they still have broadcast from Leningrad was ge­ their previous album, "Express. " ‘90's. When asked about his latest The Zeiterion Theatre is located INXS. It’s the band’s boundless nuinely chilling, being the first Finally, Smiths, a band often album, Lightfoot said, “ This a is at 684 Purchase Street in historic, energy that makes this album so event of its kind heard featured in WDOM's New Music very well thought out album. downtown New Bedford. much fun - and also explains why simultaneously in both countries. Top Ten list, has put out the new the uptempo tunes wipe the floor This double album documents album. “Strangeways, Here We with the slower ones. But while Jo el’s to u r, showcasing his Com e." Look for these popular The Channing Music Series chest-throbbing rhythms have energetic stage show in a setting single cuts off the album: “ A Rush come to dominate the band’s sound that forces him back to the days and a Push, and Here We Come,” of late, their pub-rock roots are too when he had something to prove - “ Girlfriend in a Com a," and Presents 2nd Fall Concert “ Stop Me."

On November 21, the Channing music faculty at Dean Junior Col­ Music Series will present Ted lege in Franklin, Massachusetts. Casher and Company for the se­ Currently, he is an associate pro­ cond concert of its 1987 fall season. fessor of music at Dean and also “ Step Into The” The concert will lake place at directs the college’s jazz ensemble. Channing Memorial Church, 135 Casher disbanded the Ted Pelham Street, Newport, at 8 p.m. Casher Quintet to enter a doctoral Casher, who is well known for program at the Harvard Graduate Limelight both his traditional jazz style and School of Education, where he is his unusual improvisations, has concentrating on new directions in played with the Tommy Dorsey, music education. Jimmy Dorsey and Glenn Miller Accompanying Ted Casher at the bands. In recent years, he has per­ November 21 concert will be Chris formed frequently throughout New Neville on keyboard. Bob Petterati England. on bass and Casher’s son, Zac on In addition, as an arranger and drums. composer for many years, he has Tickets for the concert are $8.50 recorded on the TNM and Fleet- at the door (doors open at 7:30 wood labels. p.m.) and $7.50 in advance. Ad­ A graduate of the Boston Con­ vance tickets may be purchased at servatory of Music, Casher is also The Chocolate Soldier, Brick R.I.’s High Fashion Dance Club a respected music educator. Market, Newport, Mainframe, 796 Among others, he has taught at the Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, and 1522 Smith Street, North Providence, R.l. the Quilt Artisan, 39 Memorial Berkley School of Music, the Five Minutes from Providence College) University of Rhode Island, and Blvd., Newport. Discounts are Roger Williams College. available for students, senior Since 1978. he has been on the citizens and groups. The Best Dance Musk • 7 Nights A Week Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22 WET T-SHIRT CONTEST! 1st Prize - $100.00 2nd Prize - $75.00 3rd Prize - $25.00 All prizes are gift certificates for A - CUSTOM CAR STEREO 1174 ATWOOD AVE., JOHNSTON, RHODE ISLAND QUIT Free t-shirts to all entries. Drink special 8-10 p.m. WHILE YOU'RE AHEAD. Wed., Thurs. & Sun. are Dance Rock Nights! Low drink prices every night and there is never a cover charge on weeknights If you continue to smoke, your chances of bringing every successful thing you’ve done to a grinding halt at age 45 Call Club for Details are three to four times greater than if you quit today. 353-2140 Look at it this way. It could be the hardest thing you’ll Welcome Providence College Students ever do. So what are you waiting for? 14 The Cowl. November 18, 1987 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE

Mattias Steele 7:00. 9:00 Tues. - The Convertible, The Lincoln Mall Cinema, Rt. H e c to r s , 116, Lincoln. 331-2130. The 4-H Club Suspect 1:15, 3:45, 7:10, 9:45 Livingroom, 273 Promenade Ruskies 1:00, 3:05, 5:10, 7:25 St., Providence. 521-2520. 9:30 Wed. - TSUL Like Father Like Son 1:00, Thurs. - The Ramones 3:05, 5:15, 7:25, 9:40 by Anne Sullivan Fri. - Blue Oyster Cult The Running Man 1:05, 3:10, by Maria Pieroni 5 :1 5 , Alias Smith and Jones, Sat. - The Feelies by Maria Pieroni 7:30, 9:40 50 Main St., East Greenwich. Lupos’s, 377 Westminster 884-0756. St. Providence. 351-7927 or Warwick Mall Cinema Trinity Square Repertory Co., 738-9070. Wed.- Thurs. - Tom Hynes (DJ) 351-4974. Hunt Cavenaugh Art Gallery 201 Washington St., Providence. Suspect 1:15, 3:45, 7:10, 9:45 Fri.- Sat. - Double Time Wed. - Max Creek Providence College. 865-2401. 521-1100. Running Man 1:05, 3:10, 5:15 Sun. - R & B Groovemasters Thurs. - Kimosavi & The Filters Bernadine M. Egleston, O.P. A Christmas Carol 7:30, 9:40 G. Flaggs, 3172 Pawtucket Fri.- Sat. - Room Full Of Blues Sculptures and Drawings. Novemb er 23- December 2 Russkies 1:00, 3:05, 5:10, Ave. Providence. Call 433-1258 Sun. - Murphy’s Law November 1-20. Brown Theatre, Providence. 7:25, 9:30 for further information. Nov. 30th - The Pogues Mon- Thurs - 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Periwinkles, The Arcade, 863-2838. Showcase Cinema Warwick Fridays 9-4. Gulliver's, Farnum Pike, “ A Hustle Here, A Hustle Smithfield. 231-9898. Providence. Call 274-0710 for O ff 95, Exit 8A. 885-1621. Boston Museum of Fine Arts more information. T h e r e ’ ’ Prince of Darkness 2:40, 9:45 465 Huntington Ave. Wed. - The Name beginning Nov. 12, through Nov. Fri.-Sat. - Shout Muldoon’s Saloon, 250 South Dirty Dancing 1:15, 7:35, 10:00 617-267-1377. Water St., Providence. 331-7523. 22 Hiding Out 1:25, 7:15, 9:45 Tues- Sun - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. - Loose Change Blackfriars Theatre, Harkins Mon. - Second Ave. Thurs. - Sat. - Harvest Home No Mans Land 1:30, 7:20, 9:45 Wed. - till 10 p.m. Hall, Providence, RI. 865-2327. Hello Again 12:50, 7:30, 9:50 Tues. - A Million Pictures Blue Pelican, 40 West Broadway, Rhode Island School of Design Providence Performing Arts Fatal Attraction 1:45, 7:15, J R ’s Fastlane, W ashington Newport. 1-847-5675. Museum C e n te r , 9:50 St., Providence. 273-6771. Fri. - Fat City 224 Benefit St. 331-3511. Sun. - Paul Geremia 220 Weybosset St.. Providence. The Hidden 1:05, 7:45, 10:15 American Painting Show until Wed. - Strut Call 421-2787. Thurs. - Shout Mon. - Open Mike w / John Less Than Zero 1:00, 7:25, Jan 3. McGrath 10:10 John Prip - "Mastermetalsmith” Fri.-Sat. - A Million Pictures, Billy & The Kids Princess Bride 12:40, 7:10, until December 20. Sun. - Touch 9:40 Rhode Island Watercolor Society Kirby's, Rt. 7, Smithfield Death Wish IV 1:20, 7:35, Slater Memorial Park, Pawtucket. 10:05 726-1876. 231-0230. Fri.-Sat. - Streetcar Made In Heaven 12:30, 7:20, Rosamond Elliott, Dolores Har- Baby Boom 12:30, 7:25, 9:55 bach, Janet Judge Tues. - Billy & The Kids Last Call Saloon, 15 Offspring 1:10, 7:40, 10:00 November 15 through December 4. by Chris Lanoue Showcase Cinema, Seekonk Elbow St., Providence. 421-7170. Tues. Through Sat. 10a.m.-4p.m., Exit 1 off Rt. 195. 336-6020. Wed. - Little Frankie & The Avon Repertory Cinema, Sundays l-5p.m. by Maria Pieroni The Hidden 12:50, 7:45, 10:00 UR1 Photography Gallery Premieres Thayer St., Providence. 421-3315. Matewan 7:00, 9:40 Less Than Zero 1:10, 7:30, Robert Kirschbaum and Bart Thurs. - Explorer & Kid Eldeen Cable Car Cinema, North Main 10:00 Parker Fri. - Ronny Earl, Jerry Porter Boston Symphony Orchestra the Broadcasters St., Providence. 272-3970. Death Wish IV 1:30, 7:35, 9:45 November 23 - December II Boston, MA 617-266-1492. Sat. - James Montgomery Blues Wish You Were Here 7:15, 9:15 Baby Boom 12:20, 7:25, 9:50 Gallery Hours: Mon - Fri 12-3 Rhode Island Philharmonic, B an d , Castle T heater, 1029 No Mans Land 12:30, 7:35, p.m. 334 Westminister Mall, with China Lake Chalkstone Ave., Providence. 10:05 Tues. - Fri. - 7:30-9:30 p.m. Providence, Prince of Darkness 12:40, 7:20, Sun. - Black Jade & Animal 831-2555. Call 831-3123 for information. 9:55 H o s p ita l Stakeout 7:00, 9:00 Fatal Attraction 1:40, 7:20, 9:50 Bad Film Festival No Way Out 7:00, 9:00 Hello Again 1:10, 7:15, 9:40 Mon. - Larson Brothers, Spyl, & Three O’clock High ARE YOU LOOKING FOR

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES A CHANCE TO HELP OTHERS BETTER COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS PRACTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE Think About Applying To Be A RESIDENT ASSISTANT Applications for 88-89 academic year are available November 30th. Applications are due Feb. 3rd. Anyone who wants to apply should attend a RA Information Sessions on either Dec. 3rd at 3:30 p.m. (Slavin 113) or ian. 27th at 3:30 p.m. (Slavin 203) The Cowl, November 18. 1987 15 BOP NEWS

SHOWN: MICHAEL J. FOX SHOWN: GENA JOAN THURSDAY ROWLANDS JETT SUNDAY NOV. 19th LIGHT OF DAY NOV. 22nd 8 & 10 p.m. 8 & 10 p.m . Mel Gibson Danny Glover in 64 HALL JOAN JETT "LIGHT O f DAY" MICHAEL McKEAN, THOMAS NEWMAN LETHAL WEAPON DOUG CLAYBOURNE ROB COHEN KEITH BARISH PAUL SCHRADER in 64 HALL “ 21 and OVER SENIOR GARDEN” come to Slavin Friday, Nov. 20th

Full - Union Event w/D.J. Tickets available Sponsored by: BOP in Congress and CLASS OF ’88 Office!

Time: 4-8 p.m.

GO HOME FOR $25°° COFFEEHOUSE IN SLAVIN with Buses home for Thanksgiving Lou Paglarini Michael Giannamore Tuesday, November 24th Bruce Quinn Pierre Leave Slavin 1:30 p.m. Mike Day

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ON SALE 11/19 AT 8:30 A.M. 8-12 pm.. — Dec. 2nd ONLY 42 TICKETS AVAILABLE FREE - FREE - FREE - FREE - FREE ■ FREE FEATURES The Role of the BOP at PC by Liz Gambuto older. Entertainment is provided along with beer, wine, and soda. The Board of Programmers The Special Events Committee sponsors various activities on and plans dance parties, often with off the PC campus. Officially the themes, such as, the Lip Sync Con­ BOP is responsible for “ providing test and ‘60’s Nite, for students social and cultural events for the who are not required to be 21 to PC community." gain entrance. Socials and mixers A subsidiary board of the Stu­ not found in the Last Resort are dent Congress, the BOP is compos­ coordinated by the Social Commit­ ed of eleven committees: Cof­ tee and held in Slavin Center. feehouse. Entertainment, Film, Any of the music used at these Fine Arts, Last Resort, Lecture, events, whether a band or a DJ, as Programmer, Publicity, Social, well as at all other BOP activities, Special Events, and Travel. It also is coordinated by the Entertain­ encompasses three representative ment C o m m ittee. Further,they boards: Committee Board. OCRO book the two major concerts held at PC each year. The Film Committee handles all "The BOP sponsors of the movies shown on campus various activities. ” regularly on Thursdays and Sun­ days this semester. Planning a wide (Off Campus Resident Office), and variety o f activities, the Fine Arts BOP office in lower Slavin. Photo by Joseph E. Gaines Resident Board. Each committee Committee will bring you to a play, works hard to schedule or to pro­ an art exhibit, a musical, or to any the four different classes and the BOP, the classes, and the other test, "Beat the Clock" Competi­ mote a number of activities each other cultural event. The Lecture other clubs as will as being respon­ clubs. This committee will alleviate tion, “ Pack Your Bags" Weekend, month with which the student body Committee brings numerous sible for the monthly calendar. any of these problems. and a weekend trip to Canada. may enjoy or enrich themselves. speakers throughout the year to the Lastly, the Publicity Committee There are some great events to The two major concert events for The Coffeehouse Committee campus. The topic are so diverse promotes all of the BOP events look forward to in addition to the the year will both be held during plans a weekly event, usually in the that one will find at least one that through posters, table cards, The regular coffeehouses and films. A the second semester. One will be Last Resort, complete with music interests him or her. Cowl, and the new sign board. Last Resort social for seniors is right after the Christmas Break and or comedy and some kind of food. The Travel Committee arranges The Time and Space Manage­ planned for December 5th, and the other during Spring Weekend. C offeehouses include “ Bagel trips to places such as Faneuil Hall, ment Committee, roughly formed also before Christmas there will be You’ll just have to wait to see who Nites," "Nacho Nitcs," and "Cider Fall River Knitting Mills, Red Sox now, will be active next semester. tickets for The Nutcracker at Trini­ is performing! and Doughnuts." Other happen­ games, away PC basketball games, It has been created to improve all ty and a trip to the LaSallette If any students have any ideas or ings in the Last Resort are handl­ and many more. student-run activities. There has Shrine. suggestions, they are encouraged to ed by a committee that holds The Programmer organizes and been some over-programming and Some other special activities in­ stop in the office and express their socials for students who are 21 or coordinates the BOP events with under-programming between the clude: “ Battle of the Bands" Con­ views. Journey to the Center of Law School Poet's Corner by Mark Cohen bucks to take a professional course. dissuaded from their quest to law Others take the practice exams in school, PC holds “ Law Fairs." At Applying for law school is an in­ LSAT books. The extremely these fairs, you pick up the tricate and difficult process. It is studious do both, while the lazy do catalogues and applications for the If you love someone, let them know certainly not an enterprise for the neither. schools of your choice. faint hearted. However, whether you choose to In the meantime, you have been Think of something, a way to show The entire process starts prepare (or not to prepare), the test receiving brochures for law schools sometimes around the end of day soon arrives. When the test day in the mail, thanks to the service It matters not how big or small Junior year. This is when PC holds finally comes, you nervously you signed up for with the LSAT. its seminar for students interested journey to your test center. Once These law schools that write you Anything is better than nothing at all. in law school. there, you must present two forms tend not to be the “ classiest” in­ These seminars tend to be ex­ of I.D., show an admissions ticket, stitutions. They will make you tremely pessimistic. As you sit ner­ sign several forms, and submit to special offers like a free pen and vously in Slavin Lounge waiting for being fingerprinted. It isn’t even pencil set with each application and Time wears emotions down in a way the seminar to begin, you look this difficult to get into Louie’s on a free pair of tube socks with every around the room. There arc many a Friday night. acceptance. You might need a new To the bitter scorn of today more future lawyers at PC than Once this process of identifica­ set of tube socks, so you decide to you would ever have expected. tion is complete, the test begins. Emotions cannot wait too long As soon as the speaker walks in. You now enter a time warp where, • he plops down a bunch of statistics for the duration of the test, the For things can change from right to wrong. and charts he's holding and begins concepts of time and space seem to apply. Whatever your method for to speak. have no meaning. By the time you choosing which schools to apply to, finish the test, you can hardly you must undergo the whole ap­ ‘ ‘ The entire process starts remember starting. The entire drive plication process. If something was and is supposedly there In this long and tedious process, around the end o f Junior home you continue trying to reason out a logical game puzzle that you you must fill out the application Live on a risk and take a dare year. ” form the school provides for you. couldn’t solve on the test. You must then send them your He reads off the average cum- Now, the next stage begins-the For if one waits too long, you see waiting. This is one of the worst, transcript with your G.P. A. which mulative grade and LSAT’s for must be “ uniformized” by your some of ihc more competitive law most drawn out parts of the whole The love will wither and can never be. process. Every day you check the friends at the LSAT service. They schools. He then reads some of the are more than happy to do this for statistics that he has compiled on mail for your scores. Every time you get something from the LSAT you so long as you send them a fee PC students' success rate in apply­ of about S60. ing to these law schools. service you tear it open, only to discover that its something else. With each application, you must Joe Pre-Law who came to PC also include two letters of recom­ with the single intention of going Then one day it arrives. You don’t know how, but the moment mendation. For those of you who to Harvard Law School and who sit in the back of the classroom and Sue Anne Motta has since he amassed a 2.01 grade you see it in your mailbox, you are absolutely sure that it is your test never open your mouth accept to Class of 1988 point average, leaves the meeting yawn, this is exceedingly difficult. on a stretcher. The lecture results. Perhaps its the size or the English Major shape or even the design of the You don’t like to go to a professor, continues. ask him for a recommendation, After receiving such a hard dose envelope. Perhaps it is a sixth sense built into all prospective law and then have him say to you, of reality, many Poli-Sci majors “ What did you say your name leave the meeting dazed. Some will students. In any case, from the mo­ continue their journey to law ment you see it, there is not an iota of doubt in your mind it contains. Once the recommendation is school. Others will start filling out done, the LSAT score and resumes. You stare at it. "Should I open it?” “ Do I dare." Curiosity over­ transcript sent to the school, the The initial shock over, you begin application form (with essays) fill­ to look into taking the LSAT. whelms you and you grab the envelope and tear it open. As you ed out, and your $40 application Many opt for the June administra­ fee enclosed, you have to wait a HAPPY tion. Others procrastinate until Oc­ look at your grade, you are likely to undergo one of two responses. few months while the school tober or December. 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by K.K. Kelly 5.0. M.F. notched two more vic- tories on their record, as they crun­ The strongest survive in these in­ ched The Mommas, 33-24, and the tensive intramural flag football Packies, 32-6. Playing world class championships. This week game football for S.O.M.F. was action proved to be crowd pleasing commander-in-chief, Tom even though many teams were McCain, and Chris Lento, who sidelined due to the Blizzard of ‘87. forfeited a full Syracuse Universi­ NFL. scouts payed close attention ty football scholarship to play with to two games in particular this 5 .0 . M.F. at P.C. week, Next Please vs. The Bleacher For the women, Kiley’s Killers Bums and The Hamslammcrs vs. extended their winning streak as Vig has no clue. they dumped D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F., In the first exhibition of 18-6. The Killers took control ear­ “ talent,” Next Please destroyed ly with the assistance of Christine The Bleacher Bums, 26-6. At the Sicard, a soon to USA Today all- close of the game, the official 1AB star after her game winning perfor­ reporter attempted to get some mance and Marie Leary (who paid comments from the defeated me well to say that). The girls will Bleacher Bums, however. Bill play in the championship round on Nolan, Tom Schremph, Chris Thursday. women's 3 on 3 hoops is providing many girls a chance to show off their athletic ability in Peterson. Magwood, and Kevin Doyle fled Good luck to all the remaining the field due to embarrassment, teams. Looking ahead to the again.” We shall see...stay tuned American League-East while the remainder of their squad ULTIMATE FRISBEE playoffs...they • will begin for future details. The All-Grain Team...... 4-0-0 reviewed game tapes. However, In what turned out to be a quiet November 30th, with the top 3 ON 3 HOOPS The Boxheads...... 3-0-1 Mike Cleary, of the victorious Next week in the world of frisbee with twelve teams making the rounds In the third week of action, yet I Don’t Care...... 3-1-0 Please, had a word for its up and just a few games on the slate, the and the top 4 teams receiving a bye. another team has established itself Cheap Booze...... 2-1-0 as being among the upper crest of hoopla. Victor’s Prime Time, com­ ing back from a one game and an American League-West 8-2 deficit, were led by guard, Bill Meat Lockers...... 4-0-0 Killeen, in a tough matchup against The Attractions...... 2-1-0 Pond Scum and the Amazing Drexel Hill 38’s...... 2-1-0 “ Air” Corridor. Looking toward Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo..2-1-0 the playoffs,. Prime Time com­ ponents, Bill Killeen, Mike Reilly, Dave Lapine, John O ’Neil, and Terry Gaters, look to be a force to National League-East be reckoned with. Heavymetal...... 4-0-0 A group of athletes that seem to Wiffle Brawlers...... 2-0-0 be developing a dangerous reputa­ Ezra is Back...... 2-1-0 tion as, “ the team no one wants to Yank Me’s...... 2-1-0 play,” is the Over The Hill Gang. This team, led by Major Ray Miller, Capt. Jack Malachick, and National League-West Slick Martin, have exhibited key Wiffle Like It Oughta Be 2-1-0 defensive play in all of their Cleveland Steamers...... 2-1-0 matchups. Dirty Dogs...... l-l-l Another team, however, that Blue Brothers...... l-l-l seems to be the team everyone wants to play (maybe because most everybody can beat them), is Den- nessess Pennesses. This team was Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo was destroyed this past week, the crunched in Wiffleball by the Box- reason being that this all senior heads this week. Brian Wilk and team is extremely out of shape, Co. tore up Greg Trainor for six especially the big inside men Tom straight base hits, meanwhile Chris Schrempf and Bill "Bud” Nolan, Vignoe made a record five errors who reported to camp a total of as catcher! Chris "Arabrosky” 205 pounds collectively overweight. Costello failed to slam the door on Chris Magwood missed his second the Boxheads, but what do you game in a row; rumors have cir­ expet when your team can’t hit the culated about “ Mags” signing with ball out of the infield? Ezra Is Back had the week off Ultimate frisbee participant is thumbs up before his game. Rumor has it he bribed the referee. the Albany Patroons of the CBA League. for disciplinary reasons. Rumors coming opponents. Eyeball and the big news was off the field. An So make sure you check the boards Finally, several teams have com­ have it that the reason is a late night Corpcs,"To prevent any un­ editorial in The Cowl in response to in Slavin! This week will highlight mented on the aggressive style of parking garage incident. Details to necessary injuries; forfeit!" a "rough” game sent a shock wave some of the top teams in action. play exhibited by such teams as follow. In the second eyecatching game, throughout the Intramural world. Scrubbing Bubbles vs. Acid is Havlin Brass, the Cavaliers, the Vig has no clue...it’s St. Louis won Yes, it is agreed that the game was Freedom, and then the Bubbles will Dribbling Seaman, and the Purple Playoff Notes from Commis­ their first round game against Ken a little rougher than usual, match up with B&M Apple Co. Helmets. The physical play has sioner Austin: and Barbie. Kevin Nolan caught however, it must be noted that Also, Monday will feature a translated to much success for these -all teams will make playoffs the "option" pass more times than when two top teams play, the level rematch from last year’s semi-final teams and more of this style, which -the top teams will receive byes the refs blew their whistles. The of intensity rises. The playoffs, to when Acid is Freedom tackles the is the backbone of true Intramural based on their record defensive line held their own, giv­ somes teams dismay, will even be B&M Apple Co. in a game that has competition, will be found in the -2 points-win ing up only 6 points in the first more intense. The cheapness, if been long coming. Stated the Ap­ upcoming 5 on 5 season. -1 point-tie half. Pat "Scoop" Duggan ran any. will be eliminated by the ple Co.’s top newcomer, Mike Wiffleball -0 points-loss circles around the cheerleaders: highly trained referees, who will "Take me to Notre Dame” Here are the standings as of -if any team has 3 forfeits, they White and Irvine!! The climax of oversee all the action. McCaffrey, "We will not be beaten Week 4: are ejected from the league the game came when Scan McDer­ mott lost his suspenders on the 4th and goal, forcing the second tur­ ICE HOCKEY nover for "V ," as in Victor Todd Curley and his squad of Geister. the Untouchables left Schneider More thrilling matchups include Arena in disgust after the Master the destruction of Return of the Bakers destroyed them, 7-2. Not­ Bearded Clans by Brian Trodden's ching the victory for the Masters Team, 31-12. Standing out for was Paul Baker, with two goals and Brian Trodden*s boys include: game MVP, Dave Looney, with 5 Bobby "Block ’em in the endzone" goals and two assists. Skating well Hargreaves, Len “ Killer" Kiernan, for the Untouchables (well, not arid Mike "Fast as a fox" well enough to win) includes: Mark Ferguson. Also, The Eyeball and Graf, a possible New Jersey Devil the Corpes conquered the power- draft choice. packed Hamslammers in a close B League 31-27 game. Leading The Eyeballs In B League action, Bolognese to victory were Jim "Touchdown” was pitted against Do Me Too. Pat Tuitc and Joe “ The Maniac” “ Are you in school?” Myloid pro­ Mereguzzo. ved to be the determining factor in In freshmen action, continuing goal as his Bologna men won 6-4. to excell in playoff action, The Men Survey’s have indicated that Do Me of Guzman barely beat NFC, Too probably could have pulled off 27-25. The double force of the an upset if two key players, Glen Horrigan brothers, as well as all Makowski and Ralph Burns, would stars on the roster, including: Dave have more often. Instead they in­ Kane, John Kennedy, and Mike sisted on socializing with the few Curran have given this team female fans in the arena. undefeated status. Moreover, the Roughness in ultimate frisbee is on the rise with many teams crying foul. Bowls Search for a Title Game I must once again offer my con­ by Michael Castorino played a decent schedule and still have two tough games left against dolences, this time to Notre Dame. Although bowl bids cannot be South Carolina and Notre Dame. The Irish have played a murderous accepted until November 21, the The winner of the Orange Bowl schedule and still have to play Penn major matchups that will decide the looks as if they will be the national State and Miami (Fla.). Even if national championship are already champion. they win their last two games, they set. The national champion will The Fiesta Bowl could, for the have committed to the Cotton either be the winner of the Orange second straight year, crown the Bowl. They’ll play the or Fiesta Bowls. champion. Florida State, ranked Southwestern Conference cham­ The Orange Bowl will match fourth, will play the loser of the pion. Although the SWC winner is Miami (Fla.) versus the winner of Nebraska-Oklahoma game. If undetermined, one thing is deter­ this weekend’s mega-matchup, Miami falters in one of it’s last two mined, this team won’t be ranked Oklahoma against Nebraska. regular season games, then wins the in the top ten. Without a quality Nebraska and Oklahoma are one Orange Bowl, the winner of the bowl opponent, Notre Dame can't and two in the nation respectively, Fiesta Bowl could own a national be national champion. and rightly so. title Right now it looks as if Nebraska Top ranked Nebraska has played a Undefeated Syracuse will play is the favorite. With two key slightly tougher schedule than the winner of the Southeastern figures for Oklahoma out for the Oklahoma, facing U.C.L.A., Conference in the Sugar Bowl. season, and Miami needing to win South Carolina and Oklahoma Syracuse is a solid team, but really three consecutive tough games, the State. has no shot at a national title. They Cornhuskers control their own The Sooners have only played are a victim of a weak schedule. destiny. No matter who wins the one team ranked in the top-twenty, Their toughest opponent was a national title, there will be con­ and that was eighteenth-ranked weaker than normal Penn State troversy. The NCAA, as painful as Oklahoma State. Oklahoma’s vic­ team. Sorry Orangemen, nice it may be, should set up a playoff tory wasn’t all that convincing. season, but only in basketball do system to determine the national The Hurricanes of Miami have you have a shot at the national title. champion. Anchors Away with the Sailing Club The Lady Friars starting an attack daring their 4-1 NCAA quarter final, by Lauren Bresnan schools on the upper cast coast Fort Schuyler, Dartmouth, Tufts loss to UMass. See story on page 24. Every time someone sees my sail­ almost every weekend of the and BU, all of whom have their ing jacket they say, “ Hey, did you season. We try to get to as many own boats to practice with. get that in the book store or do we of them as possible. One of the first The major problem the sailing really have a team?” Well, the regattas of the season was spon­ club faces is a lack of facilities: The Men’s X-C Gains jacket is the real thing, but it’s not sored by Brown. Providence finish­ majority of the schools we sail a team, it’s a club...basically the ed in second place. against have their own boats and same thing. There doesn’t seem to We sailed three other events in often their own boathouse. They NCAA Berth be too many people on campus that dinghys this fall and finished fair­ might have a fleet of 420s, Larks, ly well in all of them. The season Flying Juniors or Teck Dinghys (all by Robert Smith that matched any in his college know we have a sailing, club, let career. The next three harriers slip­ alone what we do. ended with the “ Corinthain Inter­ are types of 2 person boats). As Sean Keohane crossed the line ped home in close order: Mark The sailing club has a dual pur­ collegiate Challenge" which was In contrast, PC has no boats and in the IC4A Championships, thus Keller in 29th, John Duggan in a pose: We race in intercollegiate sponsored by Larchmont Yacht no boathouse. However, last spring rounding out the Providence team brilliant 31st and Francis Conway regattas and from time to time we Club of New York. In this two day we rented the facilities and boats of score and successfully securing a in 36th. The pressure was on now, have informal meetings with guest event we sailed a Newport 41 that Edgewood Yacht Club. We prac­ national berth, he had good reason and Coach Treacy looked anxious­ speakers. was donated to us for the weekend. ticed three days a week and it seem­ to smile and shout "don’t count us ly for his fifth man. Without Allen It is in its third year of existence We finished 6 out of 14 in our divi­ ed to work out well. We are now out!” and Mullaney, the outlook seemed and is growing steadily. This year sion; 16 out of 26 overall. in the process (hopefully) of getting The last few weeks many “ ex­ bleak, but that was without reckon­ we sailed at more regattas than ever These numbers may not seem our own boats. perts” disregarded the Friar ing on the toughness and quality of before, and hope to sail even more particularly impressive at first “ It's not easy,” says president. challenge, picking Dartmouth, Sean Keohane. next year. glance until you consider the Bob Donat, “ we really need the Junior Keohane ran his best ever fact that we sailed against schools help of alumni, especially those in Brown and UMass above the PC There is a regatta at one of the harriers. How wrong they were. race to round out the Providence like Kings Point, Mass Maritime, the sailing community!" They failed to recognize a team score, securing a thirty point vic­ spirit that was burning brightly in tory over UMass. The Boston the young Friars, a spirit that fail­ native was ecstatic. “ I can’t believe ed to surrender to adversity. it," said Keohane. “ I was sitting in But surrender so easily it could my ethics class on Friday morning have done, especially in the few when I got the call up. One minute days prior to this important race. I was talking about Plato and Less than 48 hours before the race, the next I was on the way to the G eorge’s Coach Treacy’s team was thrown biggest race of my life. Now I’m into disarray, as top runners John going to the national’s. It’s great.” of Allen and Bill Mullaney were forc­ The smile on Coach Treacy’s ed to pull out with injuries. face said it all. “ This race is But the Friars were lucky to have dedicated to everyone who wrote us two quality backup runners in off. Now we can go to the Na­ P rovid en ce Sean Keohane and Mike Scanlon. tionals and enjoy ourselves: we’ve It was Keohane who proved to be got nothing to lose.” Restaurant the deciding factor for the Friars. But the day belonged to Keohane In a display of emotional power- and his teammates. "I knew that packed running, the Friars ran with either me or Eddie Hanratty, who pride to defeat favored UMass finished 121st, had to run good to and secure a national spot with a qualify us for West Virginia next Open 6 A.M. - 2 P.M. — 7 Days third place finish behind nat­ week. It’s great to be part of this ionally ranked Dartmouth and team. Boy, will we celebrate 272-5840 • 592 Admiral Street Brown. Captain Keiron Tumbleton tonight, then we'll get ready for was as brilliant as ever, finishing next week. 1 can’t wait to taste the 12th in the top class field, a run national atmosphere.”

* WOMEN’S HOOP Continued from page 23 such a young team. With five new probably one of the best shooters NOW OPEN players coming in we really haven't on the team. She will be a major had enough time to orchestrate all contributing factor for our success o f our game plans. Our athletic in the future," commented Parson. ability really showed, and that’s All of the new Lady Friars got what really carried us through. a chance to show what they can do, Also Once we put it all together we and they all did an impressive job should really be a strong team.” at that. Wednesday & Thursday As the statistics show, the Lady Freshman sensation Shanya 7 P.M. - 11 P.M. Friars were able to play with a team Evans started at the point for the of such talent and ability as the Lady Friars, and proved that she Canadians. Parson and the coaches could handle the pressure. The ex­ Friday-Saturday Nights were impressed by the Lady Friars' perience that she gained from this performance. "I think we showed game will help her when the Lady Midnight - 4 A.M. a lot of character and we also show­ Friars face No. 2 ranked Auburn ed that we could definitely play in the Lady Sunshine Classic in Monday-Friday Special with them." Orlando, Fla. over the Thanksgiv­ The Lady Friar shooting percen­ ing break. Commenting on 7 A.M. - 11 A.M. tage, although good enough to Shanya’s play, Parson said, "she compete with the Canadians, was will do a fine job for us." not up to the complete potential Although the Lady Friars are a 2 eggs, toast and homefries — 89' that the Lady Friars have. young team, they will be able to get Senior captain Diann Reynolds, by being young as long as the ex­ with student ID usually one of the team’s top perience comes. They have many scorers, did not have one of her athletes on their team, and their best shooting nights. “ Diann hav­ athletic ability should carry them a ing an off night was also a factor long way while they gain the ex­ in the Lady Friars’ loss. Diann is perience that they need. The NFL Playoffs and the Franchise Shift In Houston, Oilers owner Bud cities that the NFL can expand to. crossroads. It can either move Jets (5-4), Seattle Seahawks (6-3), These cities include Baltimore, Bir­ by Michael S. Imbruglia Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4), Denver Adams threatened to move his boldly on or fall to the pressures of team to Jacksonville if the mingham, Memphis, Oakland, its owners. If it opts for the latter, Broncos (4-3-1), Buffalo Bills (4-5), Jacksonville and Phoenix. This is As the 1987 football season Miami Dolphins (4-5) and New Astrodome did not add new sky then we will see teams like the passes the halfway point, many im­ boxes and lower the rent. Houston, the accepted way to create fan sup­ Shreveport Cowboys playing the England Patriots (4-5), all have port, not by force-feeding a team portant events are coming together. shots at either a division title or afraid that it would lose its team, Rapid City Raiders. This will not They are the playoffs and the possi­ complied in the end. to a city. be the NFL we all know. wildcard berth. The NFL stands at the ble moving of teams to new cities. The next three to four weeks will A similar situation is brewing in The playoff picture in the NFC- make the picture clearer in both St. Louis where Cardinals owner is much clearer than in the AFC. conferences. A key matchup next Bill Bidwell is threatening to move In the NFC the Chicago Bears (7-1) weekend has the Cleveland Browns his team to Baltimore or Phoenix This Week In Sports the San Francisco 49ers (7-2), and visiting the Houston Oilers in an if a new stadium is not built to the Washington Redskins (7-2) important AFC Central Division replace Busch Stadium, which has Thursday, Nov. 19 have the inside track on the divi­ clash. to smallest capacity in the NFL Women's Swimming at UConn...... 7:00 p.m. sional championships. The Dallas In the past few weeks, NFL (above 56,000 seats). Saturday, Nov. 21 Cowboys (5-4) and the New A final example is in Atlanta teams have, cither for financial or Men's Hockey vs. Boston Univ...... 7:00 p.m. Orleans Saints (6-3) are possible where the football team and the stadium reasons, moved from one W om en’s Volleyball Big East Championships...... PC wildcard teams. Other teams that city to another. In 1982 the stadium leave much to be desired. could challenge for a wildcard Oakland Raiders moved to Los Falcons owner Rankin Smith has Women's Hockey vs. Princeton...... 1:00 p.m. berth are the Minnesota Vikings Angeles and in 1984 the Baltimore also promised to fire his two sons Men's Swimming vs. St. John's...... 1:00 p.m. (5-4), Tampa Bay Bucs (4-5) and Colts moved to Indianapolis. The from their high positions and move Women's Swimming vs. St. John's...... 1:00 p.m. the Philadelphia Eagles (4-5). the team to Jacksonville. NFL was not happy to see two of Sunday, Nov. 22 The playoff situation is much Pete Rozelle and the NFL must its premier franchises close up W om en's Volleyball Big East Championships at P C ...... TBA clearer in the NFC, making the shop. put these threats to rest because the AFC more interesting to predict. In This problem, however, has not NFL will not benefit by having Monday, Nov. 23 the AFC the Indianapolis Colts stopped, so the NFL has tried to teams move whenever things get Women's Hockey at Harvard...... 7:00 p.m. (5-4), Cleveland Browns (6-3), keep its owners happy by letting too tight. These moves disrupt Men's Cross Country at NCAA Championships Houston Oilers (6-3) and the San them keep all proceeds for the sale cities and their citizens by having at Charlottesville...... TBA to accept a new team in its town. Diego Chargers (8-1) arc all possi­ of sky boxes. This stance has Women's Cross Country at NCAA Championships at ble divison champions. The real The credibility of the NFL is at helped to keep such cities as Charlottesville...... TBA fight is for the two wildcard berths. Houston and St. Louis held stake. Any two of the eight remaining hostage by the owners of their foot­ The commissioner has already contenders could grab a wildcard. ball teams. set up a committee to recommend As it stands now. the New York Men’s Swimming Drops Opener Against Maine by Mark Hart McCarron snatched up a 1-3-4 finish in the 200 butterfly. “ A few breaks is all we needed Exceptional diving was provid­ to turn this meet against the ed by co-captain Pat Sears along University of Maine into a win." with Dave Sarazen, ’91. Dis­ So said Swimming Coach and satisfied with second place after Aquatics Director John O ’Neill. A completing the required dives. very exciting meet, the outcome of Sears went on to the optional dives which was not to be decided until with a vengeance you could see the last race was over, occurred this (and hear!). The show-stopper dive past Saturday at Peterson was his reverse 1 1/2 somersault with Natorium. a 1 Zz twist (degree of difficulty = Great expectations regarding 2.6). The whole team is quite freshman Gaylor Garraway have proud that Pat came back from been fulfilled as he scored a new behind to win first place in diving pool record in the 200m freestyle, against Maine. (1:59.69). With a dynamite effort A close finish in the 200m by Jay Holbrook, ’89 in the same backstroke by Trent Theroux and event, the Swimming Friars pulled Chris Wood who took 2nd and 3rd of a 1-3 finish, thereby letting kept the Friars in the race. It was Maine know that this isn’t the same a 1-2 finish in the 400m freestyle Providence team that they raced As I said before, it all came against last year. down to the last race, the Burke, The Friars were in a close race Mike Ruggiero, Soligon, and with Maine all day, but it didn’t get Holbrook in 1st place, but it wasn’t any closer than it was after Gar­ to be. raway, Paul Soligon and Mike Maine Black Bears Swim Faster Than Lady Friars the Lady Friars out in front. by Mark Hart One of the two New Pool Peterson Natatorium was the Pat Sears about to complete a dive Records scored Sunday belongs to place to be this Sunday if you like Karen Crossman with a time of excitement. 1:10.30 in the lOOm backstroke. Investigating the Heisman Race Regarding the respectable per­ The spectacular diving of Beth formances the Lady Friars provid­ Shaughnessy, '90, who took first ed against Maine, Coach John place, was encouraging for the the Irish’s wishbone offense. It basketball team scrimmaging each O ’Neill says, “ The teams really team. Maureen Fitzpatrick, '91 and by Gene Mulvaney seems as though he is always on the other. Needless to say I was im­ matched up well, but Maine had Christine Dunphy, '91 performed field and rightly so, because he is. pressed with the performance of more depth in the freestyle events." excellently in this exciting event. It As the race for the Heisman As a result he piles up the yardage. this team as well. This is probably due to the simple was the first time the Lady Friars Trophy becomes a bit more certain This year opponents have tried David Rivers is one of the fact that the Lady Friars were out­ took first and second place in div­ I decided to get a first hand look double and triple teaming him on premier point guards in the coun­ numbered by 12 swimmers to ing, thanks to Shaughnessy and at the leading candidate. I wanted offense and on punts they have try and if they had a Heisman Maine's team. The crushing blow Fitzpatrick’s efforts in the required to see Tim Brown in action from tried to kick the ball away from Trophy for basketball he could be came in the 50m freestyle when dives. the stands in Knute Rockne him. Brown still manages to amass a candidate for the award. Rivers Maine's 1-2-3 finish put them up by With a time of 2:25.68, it was Stadium on the campus of Notre large amounts of yardage. His con­ returned to form last year after 11 points. Cindy Luciani backstroking 200m Dame. sistency over the past two years will recovering from a serious From the very start, Maine knew to her first, and positively not last, After securing tickets to the help clinch the trophy this year. automobile accident. This season they would not come close to the Peterson pool record. Thanks also Notre Dame-Boston College game While Brown has been consistent he will be 100 percent as I can at­ crushing victory they scored against to Karen Crossman, who took sec­ it was now just a matter of travel­ his Heisman challengers have not, test to from seeing him in action. the Lady Friars last year. The 200m ond in that event, keeping the Lady ing the 14 hours or so to South- with exception to Emmit Smith. Rivers is a great playmaker with in­ relay starring Karen Crossman, Friars in the running. Bend. The ride was not as bad as Lorenzo White, Gaston Green and credible moves. Kate Bradley, Nichole Gasperoni, The Lady Friars are off to I thought it would be and except Gordie Lockbaum have proved to The Irish also have some good and Cindy Bowden let the girls UConn Thursday and their next for a minor snow storm in Penn­ be mortal and don’t even play looking freshmen to add to their from Maine know they were in for home meet is Nov. 21 against St. sylvania, we arrived in one piece in against the schedule that Brown roster this year along with a some tough competition. John’s. That promises to be an ex­ scenic South Bend. docs. sophomore who was ineligible last It was Cindy Luciani in the citing meet so plan on attending The tradition that surrounds the As for Brown performance year due to Proposition 48. Look gruelling 800m freestyle keeping and cheering them on to victory. Irish football program is a storied against B.C. , he had 196 all­ for the Irish to make a run at the one and Tim Brown’s success is purpose yardage and continued to National Championship in Kansas ★ WOMEN’S X-C finishing in 134th and 181st posi­ just another chapter in a never- get closer to the podium in the City. tions respectively. ending book. Last year Tim Brown Continued from page 24 Downtown Athletic Club in New Well with the weekend winding was virtually unknown except for race of the season, showed consis­ “ I’m very happy with the team,” York City and he is definitely the down I realized that I had just seen the Notre Dame faithful. His tent improvement and in st posi­ said Coach Ray Treacy. "lam con­ most deserving of the Heisman college’s two greatest sports played 61 statistics however were quite im­ tion gave Providence the backup fident that if selected to compete at candidates and has proved to be by two of the top teams in the pressive and helped to make him needed from a 5th runner to the NCAA Championship next another extremely gifted athlete in country. Obviously a school can be the frontrunner in this years guarantee the team’s ECAC Monday, the girls will prove that the Notre Dame program. successful in both programs at the Heisman race. runners-up spot. Seniors Cheryl they truly are among the top ten After the football game I was same time. Which led me to Brown receives punts, kickoffs, McGowan and Wendy Breuer had teams in the nation," said Treacy lucky enough to sit in on the Irish wonder, what if...... plays receiver, and also tailback in their best races of the year. with a smile. The Cowl, November 18, 1987 23 It’s Just A Game

by Dan Lawler the best game of the year— especially where the Irish appear to Greetings after a tough sports be in a position to pay back the weekend. The recent rise of the Hurricanes for the blowout two New Jersey Giants cannot be mak­ years ago. Unfortunately, Notre ing any New Englanders happy. Dame could win their last two This, coupled with the recent de­ games, go 10-1 and play in the very mise of the Patriots has made weak Cotton Bowl. things even more difficult. Every­ Why is it that CBS’ number one thing should work our fine. TV team of John Madden and Pat Summerall always do the Giants’ games? It would seem as though the number one broadcast team Dan would follow the NFC’s number one team. Last year that was the Lawler case and the Giants were the though, as neither team will make number one team. This year the the playoffs and New England fans Bears are the number one team and Madden and Summerall still follow can take up their allegiance with the Boston Celtics. Who will the New the Giants. Photo by Joseph E. Gaines York fans turn to, Rick's Knicks, This week. Coach McShane’s Tom Fitzgerald controlling the puck along the boards at Schneider Arena. •or the lowly Nets? No, they’ll pro­ team finds themselves atop the bably turn to Boston's team as Hockey East standings after two well, because they only like win­ big games with rivals from the Spotlight on Tom Fitzgerald ners. Two hockey teams, two Gopher State. After an exciting 7-7 baseball teams, two hoop teams draw with Minnesota-Duluth on by Kevin Sghia school players in North America by zgerald skates alongside Gord Friday night, the Friars shut out the the Central Scouting Service which Cruickshank and David Guden, and two football teams and they turn to the Boston Celtics. Golden Gophers 3-0 on Saturday. During his senior year at Austin evaluates prep talent. forming the Friars most productive In a season where many teams arc Prep School in Reading, After scouting, the service line. The threesome have accounted Congratulations to the Women’s weak because of losing players to Massachusetts, Tom Fitzgerald distributes its evaluations to the for 25 of the 44 points Providence Field Hockey team on a tremen­ the Olympics, PC could find heard that hockey scouts were in National Hockey League. Evident­ has scored. Fitzgerald is second to dous season. Despite an NCAA themselves in a great position to the stands watching Austin’s ly the Islanders liked what they Cruickshank in scoring with six tourney loss to UMass, these girls make a run at the upper tier of games. read, but Fitzgerald was unaware goals, four assists, and ten points. were outstanding and superb Hockey East. “ It was funny during my high of their interest. He also has a grasp on the role representatives of Providence Col­ Speaking of old time hockey, lege. The whole school should be school senior year. A lot of scouts “ I was present at the draft and he plays for the Friars. “ I think many alumni hockey stars were talked to a lot of teams,” Fitzgerald proud of this team. were at the games," said Fitz­ just working as hard as I can and back in uniform this weekend for gerald, a sophomore right wing for said. “ I heard a lot of rumors. That leading by example,” Fitzgerald t his week’s big title appears as the alumni hockey game. Jimbo the Friars, who was drafted by the morning I talked to many teams, said. “ I’m not the most talented though it is not going to be “ Smokey" Robbins was even spot­ but when the Islanders turn came New York Islanders in the first guy, but if I try hard, things will Nebraska versus crippled ted. The ex-PC great, known for on the 17th pick, they announced round of the 1986 National Hockey happen.” Oklahoma, but rather Notre Dame his Louie's Billiard prowess, wasn’t League amateur draft. “ Some peo­ my name. I was in shock. It was a Fitzgerald has yet to declare his and Penn Sate. The Irish are real­ spotted at any of the local water­ real thrill. ple told me that they were there to major. However, he was emphatic ly bowling over big name op­ ing holes following the game. Sur­ “ It’s a big game for the first watch me. I felt some pressure that to point out that he chose Pro­ ponents and they should be able to prising! I’ll say. I guess that is what if I didn’t play well, I wouldn’t get three rounds. The teams never let vidence over other big-time hockey beat up on the Nittany Lions. Next happens you become engaged. drafted.” you know who they are going to programs because of the genuine week’s ND-Miami game could be Fitzgerald played well and yes, take.” concern that Coach Mike McShane the scouts took notice. A bulldog As much as the pick surprised and his staff show for their player’s forward who gets the most of his Fitzgerald, the Islanders shouldn’t education. He is serious about his 6’, 190 lb. frame, Fitzgerald was be in for surprises in regard to their studies. Fitzgerald is also serious Women’s Hoop Falls ranked among the top 21 high draft choice’s spirited play. Fit- about his hockey. remained strong. He positioned Providence found itself in the To Canadians * HOCKEY himself in front of an almost cer­ penalty box and allowed three Continued from page 24 tain goal by Peter Hankinson with powerplay goals. Consolation by Renee Duff In the second half, however, the 12:15 remaining. could be found in the offense Lady Friars began to trail and by The Friars and Golden Gophers Doug Woog, the Golden Gopher because nine Friars reached the The Lady Friar basketball team the end of the game they were were scoreless after the first period, coach, pulled Stauber from the net scoring column. began its season this past Wednes­ down by 13 points. Lady Friar but the game turned when Min­ with five minutes remaining in “ I just had a lot of oppor­ day night, November 11th, when shooting percentage dropped only nesota’s David Grannis was sent to favor of an extra skater. The tunities,” said Serowik, who they entertained the Canadian to 36.6, but the Canadian’s rose to the penalty box for slashing at 7:45 strategy failed when Fitzgerald harassed John Hyduke, the National team in Alumni Hall. 48.4. of the second period. Nearing the scored into the empty net with :48 Bulldog netminder, with several The Lady Friars came out strong The game ended with the Lady end of the powerplay. Friar rightw­ remaining for the final margin. shots. “ It’s the first time that’s and played evenly with the Canad­ Friars losing 90-77, but the Friar ing, Andy Mattice, scored on a “This is the biggest win since I’ve happened this year.” ians for the first half of the game. coaches were pleased with some of desperate backhand shot in a been here,” said McShane, who is The Friars took a 6-5 lead on Fit­ At halftime the Lady Friars Trail­ the things they saw going on on the crowd in front of goalie Robb currently in his third year of zgerald’s goal 4:07 into the final ed by only one point and were court. Stauber. coaching the Friars. period, but Smith scored his second shooting evenly with the Cana­ Assistant Coach Cathy Parson Gord Cruickshank’s tally near­ In it’s weekend opener, Pro­ goal just over a minute later to tie dians. Lady Friar shooting percen­ commented after the game. "We’re ly eight minutes later was his 78th vidence and Minnesota-Duluth the game. Cruikshank shot in a re­ tage was 36.8 compared to as a Friar tying him for fourth on engaged in a shootout. The lead bound : 12 later, giving Providence See WOMEN’S HOOP Canada’s 36.6. The Lady Friars led Continued on page 21 the Providence all-time goal scor­ changed hands three times and the a 7-6 lead, but the Bulldogs kept the Canadians in 3 point percentage ing list with Ron Wilson. score was tied six times. applying pressure. Finally, Shawn 66.7 to 28.5. “ I went in and I had a shot at Both Cruickshank and Jeff Howard scored to tie the game for him (Minnesota goalie Stauber), Serowik had two goals and an Duluth on a scramble in front of but I sent it to Tom (Fitzgerald), assist to lead the Friar offense. San­ Romaine with 13 minutes and their defenseman ticked it dy Smith and Stu Plante, however, remaining. away," Cruickshank said of the countered with the same produc­ Freshman Lyle Wildgoose scored goal that leaves him 17 short of ty­ tion for the Bulldogs. his first goal as a Friar in Pro­ ing Gates Orlando’s record. "Tom The tie was the third successive vidence’s 2-2 tie with New Hamp­ got a hold o f it and he dished it for Providence and frustration was shire. Providence led 1-0 going in­ back. Then I came around the net evident. to the final period, but the Wild and stuffed it. Every time I catch up “ It’s hard, but it’s better than Cats scored twice within a minute to one (Wilson) I get a little losing," said Fitzgerald, who had to take a 2-1 lead. Hughes shot happier.” a goal and an assist. “ We should from the blue line to beat the New' Minnesota began the third have beaten them if we stayed out Hampshire goalie. The Friars out- period by keeping the Friars bottl­ of the (penalty) box...The game shot the Wild Cats 43 to 28. Ro­ ed up in their own end, but Merten would have been a different story.” maine had 26 saves. Lady Friars Host Tournament by Steve Slattery day morning and showed that they appeared to be on the verge of aren’t a team who will give up The volleyball team ended its defeat once again though the Lady without a fight. regular season this weekend on a Friars made an impressive com­ The Lady Friars, behind Barbara eback as they ran off eight straight positive note as they showed in­ Prehatney and Cristen Moore, credible determination in a "come points and went on to win the game took the first game 15-11. The by a score of 15-12. from behind” victory over Big East game was very close, but in the se­ rival Villanova. (The Lady Friars are The victory over Villanova cond game, Villanova came out should give the Lady Friars a con­ now 23-13, 5-1 in the Big East). and took an early 9-2 lead and ap­ The Lady Friars played the game fidence boost for next week’s tour­ without Coach Bagge who was peared to be handling the Lady nament. The games will run all home resting after suffering chest Friars easily. At this point, afternoon on both Saturday and pains during the week. Hopefully, however, the Lady Friars took con­ Sunday with the first game starting Coach Bagge will be feeling better trol of the game as they ran off at 11:00 on Saturday. This tourna­ soon and will be back coaching his eight straight points behind the ment will feature some of the best squad next weekend when the Lady outstanding play of Christine volleyball that you will see. So if Sutera. The Lady Friars took the you can make it out, go by Alum­ Friars host the Big East Photo by Joseph E. Gaines Tournament. second game by a score of 15-12. ni Hall and support the Lady Friars The third game was a carbon as they try to take their second Big After being soundly beaten by URI Helen Jessie making a pass in the Lady Friars' exhibition loss to the on Friday night (15-13,15-8, 15-3), copy of the second as the Lady East title in three years. Canadian National team. the Lady Friars came out on Satur­ Friars again fell behind early and SPORTS Providence College is an active member of Ihe National Collegiate Athletic Association. Early Elimination Field Hockey Ousted From NCAA Tourney by UMass by Scott Corrigan play by the Lady Friars in their Less than four minutes into its own zone and a finely tuned cor­ first ever NCAA Tournament ap­ ner play on the part of UMass. In pearance, the Lady Friar field the game UMass took 12 comers to hockey team found itself facing an PC’s 5. uphill battle against the University “ I think we panicked,” Elcock of Massuchesetts-Amherst. said of PC’s play in front of “ We were surprised they scored O ’Gorman. “ We just wanted to to so soon," PC back Maria Allegro get the ball out of our own zone.” said after UMass' 4-1 victory. “ We 28 minutes into the first half were taken back by it.” UMass scored its second goal on its PC had reached this NCAA third corner. The inbound pass by quarterfinal game at the Universi­ Ruth Vasapoli was controlled by ty of New Hampshire after compil­ Julie Stuart, who fired a shot on ing an 18-0-3 regular season record. goal. Elsie McDevitt deflected the By beating UNH Saturday in an shot past O’Gorman. opening round game. UMass forc­ “ It was a well executed corner,” ed their way into a Sunday's PC captain Cheryl Adams said. showdown with the Lady Friars. “ Neither Maria (Allegro) nor I During the regular season PC could get there (to Stuart) quick had defeated UMass, at Amherst, enough." 2-0. The first half ended with the "I thought it would be a hard Lady Friars down, 2-0. game,” Allegro said. “ But 1 “ Coming into the second half Photo by Maura Ryan thought we'd beat them because we thought we’d come back," said Lady Friar goalie Sandra O'Gorman sliding to knock a ball out of bounds against UMass. dominated them (he last time we Allegro. “ But I knew we had to “ You’re not thinking its over,” played." score really quick.” Adams said of being down by four UMass' early goal was scored 4>y UMass, however, had other goals. “ But realistically, at that Amy Robertson alter she blocked ideas. The Minutemen kept all PC point, it was over.” Palazzi Leaves Hoop Team an attempted clearing pass by PC's offensive threats in check and PC was finally able to get on the Ellen Elcock. tallied their third goal at the 10:40 scoreboard with just over ten "After she blocked the pass I mark. minutes remaining. On a corner Foster Stays Put collided with (PC back) Sheila Again the goal was scored on a play of their own, Karen Krawchuk (Connelly)," Elcock said. “ She corner play. Vapoli’s inbound was put the lone Lady Friar goal past by Sean Feeley Palazzi had been projected as the (Robertson) then had a clear path received by Stuart. Stuart’s ensu­ the UMass goalkeeper. first guard off the bench for the to the goal." ing shot was stopped in front but Despite the disappointment of Matt Palazzi, who sat out last Friars. However, due to a bad case Lady Friar goalie Sandra O’Gor­ McDevitt was able to poke the ball being eliminated, the Lady Friars season voluntarily, has once again of the flu, he had not practiced in man made the initial save on past O’Gorman for her second goal were proud of what they had ac­ left the Providence College basket­ two weeks and missed the exhibi­ Robertson's first shot but then wat­ of the game. complished in 1987. ball team. His motive for leaving tion game against the Canadian ched helplessly as the UMass senior On yet another corner nine “ I never expected for us to go is unclear as all that has been said National Team. To fill Palazzi’s gathered the uncontested rebound minutes later UMass boosted its undefeated or make the NCAA is that he left for “ personal spot on the roster, Keith Lindsey, and lifted it into the net. lead to 4-0. This time Stuart ham­ Tournament,” Elcock said. reasons” . At this time it is not a 6-2 guard, has been added to the The remainder of the contest was mered Vaspoli’s pass directly into “ You couldn’t ask for a better known whether or not he will roster. Lindsey, a senior at Pro­ characterized by unusually sloppy the Lady Friar goal. season,” Adams added. return to the team this year. vidence, was on the team two years The Cowl has also learned, ago under Rick Pitino but spent his through sources close to the basket­ junior studying abroad. ball team, that Friar newcomer Cal Foster missed four days of prac­ Lady Harriers Second at ECAC’s Foster has decided to remain at tice while deciding on his fate as a PC. Foster, a transfer from Friar, but was suited up and prac­ by Patricia Logan nation’s 8th ranked team Villanova time this season, showed her true Vincennes Junior College, had con­ ticed yesterday. The 6-foot-7 junior form by finishing in 9th spot in University, would make the team templated transferring to another will challenge for playing time at The Providence College lady an automatic choice for one of the 17:18. Sophomore Siobhan hopes school. Just what convinced Foster the forward slot with, among harriers put in a tremendous per­ four at large berths from around to maintain her streak of qualify­ to remain a Friar could not learn­ others, junior Darryl Wright, who formance to place second in the the country. ing for all NCAA competitions ed as Foster was unavailable for was reinstated to the team after a ECAC championships held at 280 competitors toed the line for since her arrival at PC (cross­ comment. brief suspension last week. Lehigh University in Pennsylvania the 10th ECAC Cross Country country, indoor track, and outdoor last weekend. Championship Race. After a fast track). “ I had to salvage something The ladies will have to wait un­ first mile, the Lady Friars had 3 from a below par season thus far,” til Tuesday at midday to find out competitors in the top 10, with said Siobhan. if this performance is good enough Tina Moloney battling with the pre- Anita Philpott, though not fin­ to gain them a berth in the NCAA race favorite Vicki Huber of ding the conditions to her liking, Merten Blanks Minnesota championships in Charlottesville, Villanova for the lead. Huber battled gamely to finish 12th in Virginia on November 23rd. broke away in the 2nd mile and 17:25. Patricia Logan gave her Friars; Top in Hockey East Yale University, who won the went on to set a course record, usual strong performance and with meet, and Penn State, who finish­ finishing in 16:33. After being in­ a devastating kick in the last half ed 3rd, gained berths in the NCAA volved in a battle for 2nd place up mile, came through to place 22nd by Kevin Sghia Wildcats 2-2 on a last minute goal championships by winning the to the last half mile, Tina Moloney in 17:45. by Jim Hughes. District One and District Two sec­ eventually settled for 5th place in Christine Crowley, in her second After backing up mark Romaine Providence also tied Minnesota- tions respectively. The fact that the a time of 17:11. ★ See WOMEN’S X-C for five consecutive games, Provi­ Duluth 7-7 on Friday night at Lady Friars beat Penn Sate and the Siobhan Gallagher, for the first Continued on page 22 dence goaltender Matt Merten Schneider Arena. should have had the jitters when But the story of the week was head coach Mike McShane started Meten. The sophomore goal- him against No. 1 ranked Minn­ tender, sporting a 10.34 goals esota last Saturday. Instead, against average before the Min­ Merten showed poise and shutout nesota game, got stronger as the the Golden Gophers, leading the periods grew older. His saves Providence hockey team to a 3-0 frustrated the swarming Gophers, upset victory at Schneider Arena. including a sprawling stop of a “ I was really ready to play to­ Brett Strot breakaway with just day,” Merten said after turning over seven minutes remaining in the away over 30 shots and recording second period. his biggest win as a Friar. “ We’ve “ Coach has been talking to me been working on concentration, the whole time,” Merten said of his standing up and challenging the five game stint on the bench. “ It’s shooter in practice.” “ Last year been a real good situation...Mark when we played the number one (Romaine) has played well. You team, we didn’t have the team to need two goalies. It’s a long beat them. This year we did.” season.” The win allowed Providence And Providence’s season could (3-1-3) to keep pace with Nor­ extend to the limit if it’s defense theastern atop the Hockey East continues to clear out opposing standings with nine points. The players in front of it’s goalie. Friar’s six game unbeaten streak is Moreover, the Friars avoided tak­ the team’s longest without a loss ing the bad penalties which have since putting together a seven game plagued them, giving Minnesota string in late January and early only two full powerplays. February of 1985. ★ See HOCKEY Photo by Joseph E. Gaines Earlier in the week. Providence Continued on page 23 Sieve Higgins (No. 2) coming out of the Friar's zone during PC’s 7-7 lie versus Minnesota-Duluth. visited New Hampshire and tied the