QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Student Government- “We Do Parties!”

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Volume XV, No. 7 March 2001 PRODUCED BY AND FOR THE STUDENTS OF QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE Student Government- “We do parties!” . . . “So, I don’t care.” BY CHRISTOS KONTOU “We do parties” was the student government them in any way. Student Association (QSA) is to, “continuously president’s response to what the government does More importantly, the whole process of the expand and coordinate a program of student activi- for the students. “I don’t care” and “it doesn’t effect elections is viewed as somewhat of a joke. In order ties, to stimulate student interests and support in me” are the usual responses from students when to run for the student government, candidates must the development, assessment and execution of edu- asked about the Student Government’s effective- accumulate just 25 supporting signatures from stu- cational, social, cultural and recreational programs, ness. dents. Any given candidate has at least 10 friends to develop communication amongst students, This general apathy is consistent throughout and a dozen other acquaintances, so, for arguments administration and faculty in order to further the CUNY colleges; however, the problem is more sake, they have the “cumbersome” task of acquir- goals of this educational facility.” profound at two-year colleges such as QCC. ing another 3. Many responsibilities are embedded in the Many faculty advisers have praised the efforts So what can be done to draw students to the constitution, and the members realize that a bulk of of the student government thus far; however, stu- voting ballots. Dr. David Shimkin, faculty adviser their time will be required in order to carry out dents and other members of the staff have stated for the Communiqué for 15 years, believes, these jobs with the ultimate benefactors being the that they are “uncooperative and disorganized.” “maybe the student activities should help promote student body. Many of the members of the student This wide controversy in opinions as to the extent the process and encourage students to participate government also realize how the positions they of the efficiency of the student government lies more.” Students, on the other hand, believe that the hold would look good on their resume, some to a mainly in the reason that they do not represent the candidates running should make a better effort to greater extent than others. majority of Queensborough students. inform electors of the process and actually have a Angelo Kambits is, a former student at QCC, QCC accommodates over 10,000 full time stu- list of objectives that they plan to achieve. Continued on page 2 dents. Less than 11 percent voted for the last elec- The current president, Ms. Julian Gordon, tion and the president was voted in by just over700 stated, “We do everything in our power to get stu- votes. A president that is voted in by less than 8 dents to vote,” but did not specify how exactly this percent of students hardly represents the student is done. body. Therefore, in retrospect, whoever runs for Ms. Theresa Cassiack, coordinator of student government is elected. This raises the NYPIRG, says they are often met by rude and question of why students do not participate in elec- uncooperative students when approached to regis- tions. ter to vote. Faculty advisers say that the general apathy is A more important issue; however, still due to QCC being a two-year college and many remains vague among the students- what exactly is students are generally not concerned with campus the role of the student government and what have life. The general argument is that students don’t they done for the students? really care what the student government does The student government’s main functions, as Michelle White, treasurer, because they don’t believe it will affect or help quoted from the constitution of the Queensborough of student government Neither Snow, Nor Rain, . . . BY GERALD LEDBETTER New Feature “Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, or gloom of in our own backyard, we have a 24-hour post night stays these couriers from the swift comple- office. Column: tion of their appointed rounds.” The General Post Office, or the James A. It’s a convenience to have two mailboxes at Farley Post Office is open to serve your last minute Queensborough Community College. Personal Advice Approximately a month ago, starting the spring 2001 semester, the Post Office bestowed two mail- Counselor - T.A.G. boxes to Queensborough Community College. One mailbox is located at the right side of the entrance Pg. 9 of the Administration Building, and the other is located at the entrance of Cloverdale Boulevard, and 53rd. Avenue. Overall, having the convenience, such as mail- Also in this issue: boxes, made it easier for the students, faculty, and whoever might be visiting Queensborough Editorial...... pg. 2 Community College to mail applications, cards, checks, letters, and other various mail items to var- CUNY Tuition Rises...... pg. 3 ious places, and of course, all around the world. The idea, of the two added mailboxes came Counseling Services ...... pg. 4 from Brian Harper of the Queensborough Community College’s mailroom. Thank you Brian QCC student, Gerald Ledbetter, mailing a Disabled Services ...... pg. 6 Harper. If any students have any feedback with letter at new mailbox on campus regard to the two new mailboxes, contact Brian State of Hip-Hop ...... pg. 9 Harper at 718-631-5363. needs. “JAMES A. FARLEY was a post master,” On the other hand, for anyone who is always said a postal clerk at the station. Sports ...... pg. 10-12 getting things done at the last minute, there’s Most post offices close at 5:00 p.m., and not a always that chance of not getting it done. Well, if a moment later. The J.A.F. is open 24 hours, and it’s Calendar of March Events . . . pg. 12 last minute mishap happens to be prompt mail the largest in the world. A postal employee at the delivery, don’t worry. In New York City, right here Continued on page 8 2 Queensborough Communiqué, March 2001

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STAFF Jennifer Denis Community College Students Emmanuel F. Depas Be Proud Stephanie E. Edwards BY YEHUDA A. JACOBOWITZ Biagio M. Formato Should students attending a two-year com- QCC and a four-year school and she said, “not Samantha N. Gray munity college feel inferior in any way to students only are students of two-year schools not inferior, Yehuda A. Jacobowitz of a four-year school? Should I be scared when I but students attending two year colleges come to Christos Kontou eventually transfer to a four-year school that I will class with more enthusiasm than the four-year stu- Gerald A. Ledbetter be working harder than I am now? dents.” Professor Reesman also stated, Being a student of a two-year college I have “Originally, I held two-year students to a little Milana Munarova wondered many times whether four-year schools lower standard, but right away I realized they can Glenn M. Murawski are more difficult. Whether the students of four- and should be held to the same standards.” Vincent I. Naletilic year schools have to work harder to get their Professor Reesman has given the same course in Dina Nibar grades. Are the teachers of four-year schools bet- EN102 to students that she has taught at a four- Marino Panchano ter qualified? year school. What it comes down to is this, to get into a The courses that I have attended and the Elias Papacharalamb four-year school out of high school a student teachers I have studied under are extremely quali- Brad J. Reiter needs a good GPA and SAT scores. What if a fied. In my courses I cannot imagine how these Devon N. Roberts teenager just was not interested during his or her courses could be made more difficult. The stu- Craig Wiseman high school years? Or if they were going through dents that I have met in Queensborough are not a hard time during those years? Or they are from “dumber” or “stupider” that those in a four-year another country? Does this reflect on the person’s school. When I asked my classmates whether they CONTRIBUTORS intellectual capabilities? Absolutely not. feel “dumber” or why they are in a two-year pro- Theresa Cassiack The way that I look at community college is gram, all replied they didn’t feel dumber. At least like a probation. If you screwed up in high school half had attended four-year schools and either it FACULTY ADVISOR here is your chance to redeem yourself. If you do was too expensive or they didn’t like it. Some well and show that now you are willing to put in replied they had just f*****d up in high school. Linda Reesman the hard work necessary to succeed then you are My question is answered. Four-year schools rewarded with the ability to move on to a four- are not any more difficult than two-year schools. year school. Students at two-year schools should hold their According to my theory, the professors and heads up high. Whatever the circumstances are Student Government the courses taught at a two-year school cannot be that we are attending a two-year school is a sign Continued from page 1 made easier or held to lower standards. On the that we are willing to overcome the obstacles that currently working as a stockbroker, witnessed the contrary, it would be an injustice to hold us to have challenged us until now. This show of change of 3 student governments, and states, lower standards. If this is the gateway to a four- resilience is a weapon that we can carry through- “they’re not really interested about the students, year school, it would make sense for it to be on out our lives. I for one am proud to be attending they know its gonna look good on their transcripts, the same level as that school. Queensborough Community College. that’s why they bother.” And while some believe Professor Linda Reesman has taught both at this is an unfair statement, a majority of students seem to agree. “I think they’re not doing enough to promote the interests of students,” says Ramian Reynolds, president of the honorary society Tai-alpha-Pi. When Ms. Gordon was asked to comment on this lack of faith from students she stated, “You have to understand that we are full time students and have to maintain a GPA of 2.5 in order to continue serving the student government. We can’t dedicate all our time to the students.” To undermine the student government as an organization would be unfair for in the past QCC has seen some ambitious student governments- Standing from left to right: Yehuda Jacobowitz, Gerald Ledbetter, Marino Panchano, such as the government which was responsible for Vincent Naletilic, Emmanuel Depas, Christos Kontou, Glenn Murawski, Elias the negotiation of a new bookstore building. Papacharalamb, Biagio Formato, and Brad Reiter. Sitting from left to right: Dr. Linda Another student government accomplished setting Reesman, faculty advisor, Milana Munarova, Jennifer Denis, Stephanie Edwards, and up the Student Union building where it is today. Samantha Gray Not pictured here are: Dina Nibar, Devon N. Roberts, and Craig Wiseman. These are very credible accomplishments that truly do benefit the interests of the students and sonality of the individuals and how ambitious they to vote since it is violating their right to choose; improve their everyday lives on the campus. The ar e . ” however, these same students feel they are under not so promising ‘parties’ are usually offered by Ms. Tunde Kushimawo, director of represented by the student government. And while the less ambitious governments in an attempt to International Students says, “This year’s student students continue to abstain from voting, student please students. These parties have proven on government is better than last year’s.” Dr. Martin governments will continue to represent less than many occasions to be failures and under attended: Jacobs, similarly, is pleased with their cooperation 1/10 of the student population. “We had about 60 students come last time,” says in funding for the refreshments for a meeting And effective government such as those men- the coordinator of events. March 8. tioned here will never again reemerge and redeem There is no doubt that the student government While most faculty advisers and staff remain students faith in the student association. attempts to promote student interests; however, its pleased with the student government, the students - The next election date has been set for the 24 presence is not felt on a consistent level through- who really matter - do not feel very optimistic and and 25 of April. Your vote counts! out the year and changes as the government itself friendly toward them. For further information on how to become changes every year. The problem, seems to lie in students unwill- more involved in campus life, you can contact Ms. This inconsistency can be attributed to the ingness to vote, and thus be represented. So, Charlene DeGregoria, director of Student change of members as the government itself should voting be made a compulsory process in Activities, located on the lower floor of the Student changes. As Dr. Shimkin believes, “the effective- order to elect representative student governments? Union Building (718) 631-6233. ness of a student government depends on the per- Students are not too keen about being forced Queensborough Communiqué, March 2001 3 CUNY Tuition Rises As Government Cuts Funding BY YEHUDA A. JACOBOWITZ

Over the last decade the New York City and ernment include remedial courses from the four- Results of the cuts have led to 44 percent of State governments have cut funding to city univer- year schools and 2.3 million dollars from child the teachers on city campuses being full time sities resulting in higher tuition for students. care in the universities. Cutting targeted solely at teachers and the other 54 percent adjuncts. Full Originally, funding for city universities came the city community colleges is 200,000 dollars time teachers have more time to help students in from the city and state governments and the stu- from College Discovery programs. need. dents, each paying a third of the funding equally. Students can help their cause by getting in The numbers from 1997-98 indicate the city pay- touch with NYPIRG. Queensborough Community ing 23.2 percent, the state 34.4 percent, and tuition College has a NYPIRG office in the Student covering 42.4 percent of the universities fund- Union building on the lower level. Theresa ing,” reports Miriam Kramer, NYPIRG’s Higher Cassiack, the QCC NYPIRG project coordinator, Education Coordinator. declares, “It is very important for the students to Adds Ms. Kramer, “The city and state origi- fight for things that are due to them and to show nally cut back on their funding to the universities the government that that they will not be allowed due to the recession in the early 90s but now that to cheat students out of their money.” the economy is flourishing, it is ridiculous that the NYPIRG.org and PSC.org are sights on the government continues to hold back funding that is internet that inform students of government cuts mandated by law.” and what students can do to help their cause. Other program and funding cuts by the gov- Theresa Cassiack (right) USE THE NYPIRG BOOK EXCHANGE! Student Activism: BY SAMANTHA GRAY Alive and Well at Turn your used books into money and buy you need and then call them directly. the books you need for less. The New York Public “I hate spending hundreds of dollars each QCC Interest Research Group is offering an alternative semester on books at the bookstore,” said Camille BY THERESA CASSIACK way for you to purchase and sell your books Rivera, a QCC senior. “I bought my English book On Wednesday, February 14, the New York directly to fellow students through the NYPIRG through NYPIRG’s exchange last semester and Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) held Book Exchange. saved twenty five dollars.” its semi-annual Student Action Meeting. With The NYPIRG office is located in the Student over forty students in attendance, the event proved Union Building on the lower level. This is where to be a huge success for the name of student you can pick up the NYPIRG Book Exchange activism at Queensborough Community College. card. Students attended the meeting in M136 to find out Fill out one card per book with the book’s more about issues surfacing around hunger and information printed clearly including the title, homeless issues, higher education, consumer class, author, edition, and the selling price. action, environmental protection, sweatshops, and Complete the NYPIRG Book Exchange process campaign finance reform. As a student organizer, by filling out the seller’s information which it is refreshing to know that my job is a little less includes your name, address, city, state, zip, trying with the help of concerned QCC students. phone number, and date. Various QCC students who are project lead- Drop off the completed cards to the NYPIRG ers for the various campaigns and services that office where they will be kept on file. NYPIRG is sponsoring this semester presented To purchase books simply look through the the meeting. The keynote speaker was John book exchange file in the NYPIRG Office, copy Flanigan, a NYPIRG organizer who addressed the the name of the students who are selling the books corporatization of America and the new student movement that is emerging on college campuses all over the nation. He stressed the urgency for QCC students to educate and inform the commu- nities around them about pressing social issues and the need for more people to get involved and take action. This semester should prove to be very productive and exciting. Students had seen the quali- ty of work that NYPIRG produced last semester, including our voter registration campaign, which was the largest at QCC to date, with over 600 students registered for the November elections. NYPIRG made it a top priority to insure that no student was disenfranchised at the polls and could make their voices heard. Those in attendance signed up to volunteer for every project. If you are interested in learning new leadership, organizing, advocacy, and writing skills and want to meet people who are as dedicated and hard working as you are, then stop by the NYPIRG office in the lower level of the Student Union Building or call 225-9121 for more details. 4 Queensborough Communiqué, March 2001 PUBLIC SAFETY CORNER Counseling Helps College Students BY JOS E P H CUN N I N G H A M BY JENNIFER DENIS DI R E C T O R OF SEC U R I T Y AN D PUB L I C SAF E T Y College students today encounter a great deal of stress not only due to academic problems but also due to daily living. These problems are not easy to solve alone, especially if they can affect a person’s I would like to welcome all our new and emotional, mental and physical state. The staff of Queensborough Community College Counseling returning students, faculty and staff back to Department provides plenty of available workshops and therapies for those who are in these situations. Queensborough Community College. We are all They accommodate services according to needs of a student or a staff member. ready for a safe and productive term. The Counseling Department is a group of trained psychologists who can give professional guidance In October, copies of the Annual Crime promoting a better condition for a person. They set up workshops concerning issues on controlling anger, Statistics Report were mailed to all students, staff dealing with abusive relationships, a student friendly atmosphere between students and staff members, and faculty. If you did not receive this important date rape, HIV and AIDS issues and concerns, coping with prejudice, time management and many more. report, please contact the Director of Security at The main purpose of these workshops is to create awareness, knowledge and support. 222-05 56th Avenue, Bayside, NY 11364 or, stop The director of the department, Stanley Rustin, Ph. D., as well as other staff psychologists also pro- by the Security Office, located on the third floor of vide private therapy counseling to those who need the most attention. They have time allotted for inter- the Library on the Southwest corner at the top of view appointments and walk-in emergencies. They assure all of the students that “all information is strict- the stairs. ly confidential.” It is only between the counselor and the student. If specific problems cannot be met by PARKING: (Students) is available in Parking the staff, the counselors personally connect a student to a qualified hospital to assure that he or she Lots 2 - 5 and 6 during the day, in the evening, receives the proper counseling, therapy or rehabilitation. Parking Lots 2 - 6, and after 5 p.m. in Main Lot 1. In addition to these, they administer help on academic issues concerning GPAs or transferring to You will need tokens to enter and they can be other schools, to name a few. They also give evaluation tests to students. These tests offer better insights purchased from token machines located in the in determining which college curriculum, or even profession, a specific student may pursue. They assist Lobbies of the Administration Building, the students in applying to appropriate college schools for their intended Humanities Building and in the Medical career choices. The Introduction to College course is one of the many Arts/Science Building. They may also be pur- ways the Counseling Department tries to educate students into under- chased on the second floor of the Library. Copies standing the technicalities and responsibilities of being in a college of College parking regulations are available in the at m o s p h e r e . Security Office. College students who are in need for any kind of guidance should NOTE: If you are parking on the public streets consider the QCC Counseling staff. “We are here to help and guide around the Campus, be sure to read the parking students,” were words often repeated by Dr. Rustin. They do try hard signs carefully. Traffic and parking regulations are in creating a better college life for every single one of their students, strictly enforced. Dr.Stanley Rustin talking so take advantage of these services! They are located at the Library COMMUNITY POLICING: In order to get to with a student. Building, Room 428 and their telephone number is (718) 631-6370. know your Security Officers and they in turn get to know you, we will be visiting with you during your the above listed number and we will provide you And remember the Security and Public Safety Club Hours. If you would like to have someone with an escort. Department is here to make your stay at from the Security Office, please call our office. Our The Security Office is on Campus seven days a Queensborough a pleasant and safe experience. We number is 631-6320. week, 24 hours a day, 365 a year. so if you have a can always use your help, so if there is a problem or ON CAMPUS: During the evening, if you are problem or a concern or need information regarding a concern, please inform us of it. concerned about going to the parking lot or walk- your security and safety while you are on our Thank you. ing on Campus please call the Security Office at Campus, please call us or visit our office.

6 Queensborough Communiqué, March 2001 Disabled Services Offer Students a Way to Education BY MILANA MUNAROVA Services for Students with Disabilities are He also stated that, “It’s personally satisfying United States Department of Education. It started offered at Queensborough Community College and gratifying to know that your efforts do make a in 1973 before the American with Disabilities Act and eighteen other colleges within the City difference in a life of so many students.” was passed, and over thousands of students had University of New York (CUNY). The director of Learn and Earn is a program for students with participated in the program. the SSD program is Elliot Rosman. There are also learning disabilities. It is a one-year transitional Merrill D. Parra, the director of Homebound other programs that deal with students who have program for high school graduates that have learn- said, “Homebound program provides unique disabilities such as the External Education ing disabilities. It prepares students for employ- opportunities for students with disabilities who Program for the Homebound, directed by Merrill ment. Students take reading, writing, and career can not get to the college campus to participate in D. Parra, and Learn and Earn, directed by Barbara courses. higher education. For many of our students the Bookman. Barbara Bookman, the director of Learn and program is a lifeline connecting the students to the Students with disabilities attend college for Earn Program said, “They (the students) are pro- larger community. Many of our graduates have the same academic education as all students at vided with employment or an internship in their gone on to become successfully employed as QCC. Students have different kinds of disabilities; field of interest.” teachers and in business and industry.” some are visible and some are hidden disabilities. She also stated, “The main outcomes of the The twenty kinds of equipment that are avail- Visible disabilities are immediately recognizable program after two semesters of Learn and Earn able for students are as listed: talking calculators, for instance, physical impairment or use of a are that students are ready to make a successful cassette recorders, 4-track tape recorders, large wheelchair, cane, or crutches. Hidden disabilities transition into either employment career training print dictionaries, optelec 20-20, kurweil reading are usually not apparent such as hearing deficien- or continuing with college.” machine, raised line drawing kits, vert and vista cies, legal blindness, cardiac conditions, learning The Learn and Earn Program is sponsored which give visually impaired and blind students disabilities, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease and through VESID (the Office of Vocational and access to computers, dragons edge, phonic ear, psychiatric or seizure disorders. Educational Services for Individuals with readers edge, visual tek machine, computer with The counselors work with students and equip Disabilities). They have a partnership between Braille printout, Apollo lazier, large print type- them with all kinds of services they need. Over Queensborough Community College, VESID, and writers, Mobil laboratory station, Omni 3000 twenty kinds of equipment are available for stu- Abilities Inc. reader, photocopy enlargements, books on tape, dents. Furthermore, students’ records are confi- Homebound is a program for students with Mobil labs, FM amplifying device, computer dential and are not discussed with the faculty or disabilities who can not attend classes on campus. evaluations and computer with large print display. other students. In addition, professors do not have Students participate through telephone, Internet, Moreover, this program offers students a pri- to know about a student’s disability, especially if and faxing. Homebound students are also provid- ority registration, academic advisement, counsel- students do not want the professor to know, and ed with individualized services such as: home vis- ing, vocational counseling, student life courses, professors are provided with a faculty guide to its, counseling, mentoring, membership in the tutors, SSD resource center, testing accommoda- teaching college students with disabilities. Homebound Organization and participation in an tion, elevator keys, parking permits, library ser- Elliot Rosman, the director of Disabled internship program. Furthermore, students who vices IRC (Instructional Resource Center), SOD Student Services said, “A lot of students who have attend classes are provided with the back up if (Student Organization for Disabled), note-taker graduated told us many times how appreciative they are not able to attend class in person. It is a services, readers, writers, room changes, large they were to have received these services which connection between homebound students and all print exams, lab assistants, interpreters, advocacy, made a crucial difference in enabling them to aspects of their academic experience. The workshops, outside referrals, and campus tours. graduate and be successful at QCC.” Homebound Program is funded through the Continued on page 7 Queensborough Communiqué, March 2001 7 Disabled Services Continued from page 6

From left to right: Elliot Rosman, Merrill D. Parra, Barbara Bookman The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is regarded as the most sweeping civil rights legislation since 1964. Signed July 26, 1990, by President George Bush, it is a federal legislation that protects the civil rights of disabled persons by guaranteeing equal access to employment, state and local government services, public and private transportation, public facilities open to the general public, and telephone services. This legislation is as follows: The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was originally passed in 1973 to ensure that disabled individuals were provided equal educational and employment opportunities on all levels. This fed- erally mandated law had the greatest impact on all secondary institutions that received any type of federal funds. Specific to the law, no special or separate program was required. However, all programs were to be made accessible to disabled students, and in addition all educational options available to non-disabled students were to be made available to the disabled. Qu e e n s b o ro u g h Ca r eer Changers BY STE P H A N I E EDW A R D S Here at Queensborough most anyone can pursue the career change as well as the degree path that might have been put off due to marriage, or children can proceed on fast forward. Career changers are the students here who have decided that their present situation is in need of change. There is no specific definition or description just the desire for another lifestyle and the will to achieve the goal. I spoke with a few students of Queens- borough who shared their experience of going after a new lifestyle and career. We have all heard of the term displaced homemaker and full time mother. Well one student was a homemaker for five children and had never worked before in her life until an automobile accident drastically altered her family existence, as she knew it. Her husband had passed away as a result of the accident while her son was blinded. Indecisive and full of sorrow she decided that continuing her education would be the answer. Enrolling was the hardest step but the beginning of an experience of personal epiphanies. This student graduated last summer from Queensborough with an associate’s degree heading toward a very bright future. Another student left a career in law enforce- ment as a tenured officer in the New York City Police Department, walking straight into the office of career services in the library building eager to obtain the information she needed to pursue her long lost dream of becoming an elemen- tary school teacher. Realizing that high school graduation was some time ago, she utilized faculty advising and counseling to complete the transfer of curricula. Many individuals looking to reach personal achievement wile overcoming life obstacles have enrolled and triumphed scholasti- cally as well as personally. Changing careers is a challenging decision that demands a person to develop skills needed to present confident mannerisms to match career opportunities within a hostile job market. To find out more, contact Ms. Constance Peluso, director. Located in the Library Building, Room 429 or by calling 718-631-6297. 8 Queensborough Communiqué, March 2001 Movie Review Co n c e r t Review QUEENS BOULEVARD : “The Boulevard of Death” Does Hannibal “The Boys are BY DINA NIBAR Bring Silence to Back in Town” A seven miles roadway, with multiple lanes the Lambs? BY BRAD REITER linking Jamaica to Long Island City now takes the BY GLENN MURAWSKI name “Boulevard of Death.” Take a great stage set-up, throw in some fast- For the past seven years since 1993, Queens paced choreography and add a dash of five teen The long awaited and highly anticipated Boulevard has taken the lives of 73 people. This idols and the latest tour from Pop sensations The famous roadway is a daily route for many people sequel to the 1991 thriller classic, Silence of the Backstreet Boys. The Black & Blue Tour, also L a m b s, has been released in theaters as of commuting to Long Island city or to Jamaica, the name of their chart topping third album, hit whether it be to visit Elmhurst Hospital Center or February 9. So the question is – how does this Nassau Coliseum on Sunday, February 4, 2001. film measure up to its predecessor ten years later? Queens Center Mall. This long stretch of roadway “The Boys” put on an almost 2 hour set of has numerous shopping areas and dining places. Well there have been definite differences. old classics like “I Want it That Way,” Perhaps, predominately, the star and Oscar win- Josia, a local resident of Queens Blvd. said, “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back),” and “Larger “The lights change too quickly and sometimes, it ning actress of the “Lambs,” Jodie Foster, has Than Life,” and new favorites like “The Call” decided not to shoot the movie. Her character takes me two stop lights to get across this wide and “Shape of my Heart.” While not doing fan road.” Clarice Starling, portrayed by Julianne Moore, is favorites “As Long As You Love Me” and “The an exploited, righteous, and determined FBI The speed limit has been dropped recently to One.” 30 mph for the entire boulevard. This is something agent who falls back on the trail of the demented Thousands of screaming fans gave the con- psychopathic killer doctor Hannibal “the canni- that might slow down the traffic, force motorists cert a Beatle-esque atmosphere, although not to obey the traffic lights and give pedestrians bal” Lecter played by actor Anthony Hopkins. many groups can come close to the Beatles in tal- The director of the original, Jonathan Demme, some hope of not getting knocked down. ent. Magda, a nurse who works at Elmhurst has also decided not to shoot the movie, and it One of the best parts of the show came has been speculated that the gruesome content of Hospital Center said, “I have seen accidents, but towards the end of the concert. In between songs, never so many on a daily route like this Queens the screenplay has influenced Demme and Foster “The Boys” went backstage to change and a cam- as well. Director Ridley Scott, responsible for Blvd.” era followed them. “The Boys” then came up on The City of New York has stepped in to save Alien and the more recent Gladiator, decided to a small stage in the back of the crowd. While they take on the project and the difference in movie the lives of the people who use Queens Blvd. A performed their song “Time” a bridge lowered crackdown on motorists who are reckless, those style is very clear. and connected the two stages. “The Boys” per- More of Hannibal’s credit is due to its raw with suspended licenses, failing to yield , double formed the song crossing the bridge as the fans parking, and moving violations have been issued violent nature than the intense plot and character were going wild. development seen in the first movie. Scenes of tickets. The concert ended with a great performance Police are visible on a daily basis on the graphic violence include acts of self-mutilation, of their new single “The Call” and a great anchor disembowling, and humans being devoured by boulevard, issuing tickets and trying to slow the of their hit single “Shape of my Heart.” traffic down to the 30mph as well as trying trying animals, among others. This movie is definitely The night opened with a performance from gorier than the first; however, fans of the to catch the bad guys. Krystal, the first signing to “The Boys’” record “According to the statistics obtained by the “Lambs” may feel that this movie is not revealing label called “The L.A.B.E.L.” She performed a enough toward the deep characters portrayed in daily news, cops have issued 8,430 moving viola- 20 minute set of songs from her soon-to-be out tions, 1,515 jaywalkers, 1,959 speeding summons, the original. album called Me and My Piano. Her sound is a On the other hand, fans of slasher flicks may 236 tickets for failing to yield and 45 people were mix between Pink and Natalie Imbruglia. Her set arrested .” All of this just happened between get bored with the plot or the longevity of the started on a good note, but ended with a not so movie (131 minutes). Often the movie switches January 1 and February 21, 2001. great remake of Michael Jackson’s “I’ll Be Many of the residents of Queens Blvd. would plots and characters are wantonly disposed of , There.” under-developed, or over-developed leading to like to know what the mayor is doing about this Overall a good night of music from these whole issue of “the Boulevard of Death”? dissatisfaction or lack of emotional impact. If very charismatic fan pleasing singers. If you are you’re a “Lambs” fan, you might want to wait The Mayor is definitely concerned but he can- a fan of The Backstreet Boys I recommend not not do it alone. He is asking the entire population until this one comes out for rental on DVD or you missing this concert. They really know how to can even try reading the book Hannibal, written of Queens, drivers and pedestrians to do their work a crowd. On a scale of 1-10, I give this share by taking some responsibility. Mayor by author Thomas Harris, which is said to contain concert a score of 8, losing points for a very long different plot twists and also to be much more Guiliani said on a weekly WABC a.m. show “To 45 minute intermission and for not so good bring it (accidents) down effectively, we’re going gruesome than the screen adaptation (but the acoustics at the beginning of the concert. book is always better, right?!). to need a lot of cooperation . Please cooperate with us, please.” The Mayor of New York knows that this can- “Neither Snow . . .” not be resolved without the help of everyone. Can we make this “Boulevard of Death” a boulevard of Continued from page 1 The J.A.F., or the general post office is locat- life? Ms. Mattie M. Cook a postal employee at ed at 33rd Street and 8th Avenue, centrally located J.A.F. said, “Individuals travel from all over the tri- in New York City and accessible by public trans- state area such as: Long Island, New York State, portation. Geographically, it’s adjacent to Madison and Westchester to get their various applications, Square Garden - the home of the New York Ladies/Gentleman job applications, school applications, and taxes Knicks, and the Rangers. (Any Lifestyle) postmarked before the usual 12:00 a.m. deadlines. I encourage all you late planners to utilize • Monday through Friday J.A.F. is usually packed these grand opportunities: like the two new added with customers, and Saturday it usually tapers off. mail boxes at Queensborough Community The clientele of the weekend consists of cab dri- College, and the 24 hour post office in New York Meet Someone vers, and night business people. Thus, the midnight City. The J.A.F. is the only place in the world, shift is alert, and ready to serve the public.” other than Chicago, that’s open 24 hours. The Special Back in February, I saw the J.A.F. with its J.A.F. is known by its cliché marked right outside: • outdoor lights in red signaling that they’re ready to “Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of serve your valentine needs. A postal clerk said, night stays these couriers from the swift comple- Send $1 + Stamped, self-addressed “once a month at corporate tax season, the place I tion of their appointed rounds.” envelope to: mobbed with people. And the usual April tax • deadline is amazingly crowded as well. There are HR Block people to assist those in the enormous The Dating Club lobby, free refreshments - like coffee, and donuts “Where Romantic Dreams become Realities” are served as well - and people bring chairs too.” In all the times there is a conglomerate of people 25-08 96 St., Flushing, NY 11369-1515 doing their last minute mailing needs, there’s never chaos, nor a commotion, because there’s (718) 457-5145 always enough employees on hand to serve the For an immediate response public’s needs, and they even have an armed Good Luck! Enjoy! police officer in the lobby. Queensborough Communiqué, March 2001 9 ADVICE COLUMN The State of Hip-Hop T.A.G. BY MARINO PANCHANO In a lecture held on Wednesday, February 20, The Answer Guy. in the Science Building at Queensborough Community College, Dr. Tricia Rose, associate T _ A _ G _ 0 0 1 @ H O T M A I L . C O M professor of History and African-American Emmanuel F. Depas, The Answer Guy Studies at New York University discussed and gave her thoughts on the actual state of Hip-Hop From Best Friend: I need your help badly! I slept with my best friend’s girl. I had noticed her and how it is viewed by the American culture. checking me out but played it off. See two years ago, he had slept with this Dr. Rose talked about how Rap and Hip-Hop girl I was chillin with. I was pissed, still he was my dog so I let it go. He loves in its short-lived history has evolved from a this girl, so I don’t know if I should tell him. He might think its pay back but regional and underground style of music to a now its not. What should I do? more commercial and very lucrative genre. Therefore lately, Hip-Hop has been wearing two Answer: yo, best friend- what were you thinking? Your man’s girl is off limits no mat- completely different faces. One is the commercial ter the situation. If it wasn’t pay back than why bring that up. You were man face, where every artist is “iced-out” and talks enough to get his girl, so you should be man enough to tell him the truth. You about all the cars, women and houses that they have thought about the friendship before unzipping your pants. supposedly have. This is the side that the industry is trying to exploit the most because it sells more From Need to be please: TAG, I have a situation and I don’t know how to handle it. I’ve been with this units. While the “less popular” side of Hip-Hop guy for 6 months and he ain’t doing his thing in bed. Its like a minute drill, no there are artists that talk about the problems in huddle offense with this guy. I’ve been patient for four months and nothing society, criticize the government and hope for a has changed. I need to be pleased! Should I get a toy or get a replacement better future; and do not get much exposure on player? the mainstream level. In the lecture it was also mentioned that Hip- Answer: As DMX said “Do You.” It all depends on how you feel about this guy. Try Hop is not only selling music, but now is selling talking to him, let him know wassup. Show him how you want to be pleased images. So the most popular and profitable without killing his ego. If he cares about you, he will be willing to learn new images are the images of the “Playa,” Hustler and avenues. In regards to “The Toy,” you can still get one for rainy days. If that “Gangsta.” don’t work give me a buzz. (Email / Pic.) Dr. Rose explained that within these images there was also the attitude of degrading women From Crying for Help!: tears coming down my face as I am emailing this to you. I ashamed and blame and homosexuals. But in fact, these are reflections myself for what is happening to me. My boyfriend / babydaddy beats on me of a patriarchal and homophobic modern society, constantly. It started about a year ago and I don’t what to do. I love him and according to Dr. Rose. But the fact that shows up hate him at the same time. He can be a nice guy at times. Every morning I in Hip-Hop, it becomes more evident and as a wake up I am thankful I get to see another day. I don’t want my son growing result ends up under the microscope of all the crit- up without a father if I press charges or leave. What can I do? Should I stay or ics. Regarding this problem Dr. Rose said that it go? I need help! is more criticized in Hip-Hop as a reason to “dis- enfranchise blacks and other minorities.” Answer: Ask yourself this one question. Do you want your son growing up without a However, other artists stood out because they mother? Cause at this rate he will be. I may not know exactly what you’re do not follow the trend and write about reality and going through but I do know he has no right to lay a finger on you. think of everyday problems. Mos Def and Talib Kweli your son first! I don’t wish for anyone to grow up without a father but in this (BlackStar), Common, Dead Prez, among others situation it looks like you and your son would be better off without him. In fact are seen as Hip-Hop activists and remain part of think of your son without both parents —you gone and him locked up in jail for ending your life.— there is no shame is seeking counseling but a lot of the underground scene and are not well known by shame if you don’t seek counseling. the mainstream audience. The choice is yours. Towards the end of the lecture, the question of how Hip-Hop could change for the better was I want to thank you for the emails that I received. I do apologize if your questions didn’t Get posted. I am raised, and many interesting suggestions were limited on space but be assured that your response will be returned via Email. Keep’em coming! given. But I believe that it depends on what the [email protected] public, the mainstream, and real Hip-Hop fans prefer. 10 Queensborough Communiqué, March 2001 SPORTS XFL-VIEWS ON THE NEW FOOTBALL (Send your opinions to the Communiqué, English Department, Humanities Room 428.) New Breed of Football - The XFL BY DEVON N. ROBERTS The XFL games seem tame, but from time to if they win games. If not, the salary is still the Are you in the mood for some hard-hitting, time as these players are out on the field, they’ll same, so it’s basically a win-win situation for these grid-iron, in-your-face action? Well, if you are, get into a scuffle and no one is ejected since this is players. this is definitely for YOU. This just isn’t football allowed. These scuffles are a part of the XFL, These eight teams of the XFL, Birmingham like the NFL. It’s all that and more. It promises to which of course, adds flavor to what the leagues is Thunderbolts, Chicago Enforcers, New York/New be fresh, new and cooler than ever in addition to all about. Jersey Hitmen, Orlando Rage, Las Vegas Outlaws, just watching regular season football. A few changes for this new league are these: Los Angeles Xtreme, Memphis Maniax, and San The company of the XFL, invented by the There are no fair catches within 25 yards and once Francisco Demons, will play 10 regular season owner of the WWF (World Wrestling Federation) a team gets a touchdown, they do not kick for a games, bye weeks excluded and the two teams Vince McMahon, had been established last year field goal. Instead, they set themselves up for with outstanding records will advance to the post- with the help of other people managing this huge another catch at the endzone. If it is no good, the season. league to become what it is as of now. score remains at 6. The teams are allowed to go for The playoff games leading to postseason will In game coverage, it features the players from field goals, receiving 3 points just like in the NFL. begin the weekend of April 14-15. On Saturday both teams looking into the cameras and saying Since cameras are practically all over the field April 21, “The Big Game At The End” - the XFL their names, where they were recruited from and where these teams are playing against each other, Championship game, will take place, bringing an sending messages, like saying hi to their families you can see the emotion and their attitude, as well end to this spectacular new league that has broght and other people they know. When the players are as the type of the fans when they are watching new meaning to football. Winners of “The Big in their huddle, you can hear the kind of play also. Game At The End” will receive $1 million for they’re going to fun, which I something you can The cameras also capture the kinds of strate- their efforts. So if football’s your craving, come barely hear when watching the NFL. There isn’t gies drawn from the coordinators on the sidelines. and get a piece of the XFL. It’s good stuff to even a coin toss for the games. When the football It seems as if nothing can be hidden since cameras watch! is dropped, whichever team gets it, starts to play are everywhere as these games take place. For more details, log onto xfl.com offense first. For each XFL team, there is a salary increase XFL: Is It Really Football?

BY CRA I G WIS E M A N down for six points to add another point by kicking week The XFL was offering free airtime during their Are you ready for some more football? The the football through the uprights doesn’t exist in the shows so they would have sponsors. newly formed XFL season is underway. Created last XFL. Instead of kicking the ball after the touchdown To be perfectly honest, I watched the inaugural year by Vince McMahon who owns, runs, and partic- is made, the team must either run or throw the ball game for the home team NY/NJ Hitmen and wasn’t ipates as a character in the World Wrestling into the end zone for the extra point. especially satisfied. For more than most of the show it Federation. The main focus of the XFL was to shy Another major draw to the XFL would be the seemed like a lesser version of the NFL. As a sports away from traditional and boring football, as new way to help make the viewers and fans feel like fan, I’ve come to expect more than was presented to McMahon told the press in his first announcement of they’re part of the game itself. The addition of cam- me when the XFL debuted. With such impressive the inception of the league. eras on the field, over the field, on the players, and predecessors as the NBA, NHL, and Major League The XFL rules are a big reason why the biggest even in the locker-rooms during halftime help bring Baseball, new sports franchises and leagues have football enthusiast would become interested in this the game closer by getting the fans more involved. almost had a template to follow in order to properly new phenomenon. Simple and concrete rules such as The XFL cheerleaders are also more in the spotlight appease the typical and atypical sports fan. the coin toss for possession before the game starts and than would be in the NFL. During the time when play I keep on watching the XFL week after week, fair catches during the game just do not exist. Instead stops for timeouts, they are spotlighted in the crowd and I keep asking myself why? The more and more of a coin toss, one player from each team must race with the fans. Camera time between the players and that the rules are changed or modified to better suit against each other. Whichever team representative the cheerleaders sometimes has to be contested. the XFL, the more it stops being football and more can effectively gain possession of the ball will be Sideline reporters have been revamped in this new like the World Wrestling Federation. I’ll just chalk it rewarded with the game’s first possession. league. After each play, a sideline reporter is required up to morbid curiosity, but even morbid curiosity has Fair catches in the NFL has been such a simple to walk onto the field and get in the player’s face and its breaking points. rule for decades that the mere thought of changing ask him about it. The same is true for the coaches, Will this new league end up staying put, or will that would boggle the mind of any NFL official. The even when they are at their all-time worst are required the tradition and stability of the NFL rule in the end? XFL however disagrees. After punts are made toward by league rules to say their thoughts after certain Only time will tell. the opposing team, after the ball travels past twenty- plays. five yards, it is considered fair territory for either As of late the XFL has had considerable prob- te a m . lems gaining respect in the sea of loyal NFL follow- Don’t just READ all Point-after attempts when a touchdown is scored ers. The first week in the television ratings turned out about it! have also been eliminated. Simple rules that exist in to be very positive for the new league but the ratings the NFL that allow a team that just scored a touch- have all but dropped out of sight since. This past WRITE all about it!

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We need: REPORTERS REVIEWERS ARTISTS PHOTOGRAPHERS Queensborough Communiqué, March 2001 11 SPORTS CONTINUED QCC’S Lady Tigers AT BAT FOR SUCCESS IN 2001 BY SAMANTHA GRAY It’s spring again, and the spring 2001 season average of .320 last season. Christina Quirk also for Queensborough Community College Lady plays third base. Last season Christina had an Women’s Softball Tigers softball team kicks off its first game March average of .861 fielding percentage. Laura 31 at 1 p.m. on campus at the soccer field directly Cantatore plays the outfield and you’ll see her Schedule behind the Student Union building. back catching giving the Lady Tigers versatility. This is a team that built their own field and The rest of the players are in their first season. Spring 2001 while practicing as hard as any men’s team, in Jamee Blandburgo, an outstanding pitcher rain or shine was ranked eighth in the country from Bayside High School, will pitch and play Day Date Opponent Place Time with a record of 15 wins and 7 losses. first base. Gaudy Reyes, a recruit from Bushwick In his first season as head coach of the High School, will also pitch and back catch. Jamie Saturday 3/31 Ulster CC Home 1:00 p.m. (DH) Queensborough Community College Lady in Victorio, who attended L. I. C. High School, will Sunday 4/1 Raindate 1997, Pete Marchitello was over- be playing second base while Tuesday 4/3 Suffolk West Away 3:00 p.m. (DH) whelmed by the struggling pro- Jen Fisher, a recruit from gram and a disappointing 2 and LaGuardia Community College, Saturday 4/7 Rockland CC Away 1:00 p.m. (DH) 18 season. But Pete’s persever- will run the outfield. A gradu- Wednesday 4/11 Kingborough CC Away 3:00 p.m. (DH) ance, hard work, and positive ate from Bushwick High energy paid off. In his second School, Anclin Perez played on Saturday 4/14 Westchester CC Home 1:00 p.m. (DH) season the Lady Tigers made the the women’s basketball team. Tuesday 4/17 Nassau CC Home 3:00 p.m. (DH) playoffs with a record of 15 and 7 Now she will play short stop for Saturday 4/21 Sullivan CC Away 1:00 p.m. (DH) to place fourth in region xv. A the Lady Tigers. Anita Stanton, graduate of Queensborough a former track runner at QCC Wednesday 4/25 Suffolk CC Away 3:00 p.m. (DH) Community College, former will give the Lady Tigers extra Saturday 4/28 Orange CC Home 1:00 p.m. (DH) player of Pete Marchitello’s 1997 stolen bases while cleaning up Saturday 5/5 Dutchess CC Away 1:00 p.m. (DH) season and now current assistant the outfield due to her great coach Christine Dondero has con- quickness and skill. Any player interested in joining the women’s softball team please contact: tributed tremendously to the Lady Pete Marchitello, Lady Tigers Angel Mirabella will con- Head Coach: Peter Marchitello Tigers success. Pete Marchitello First Softball Coach tribute by playing left field, first Athletic Director: Maria Macarle stated that Christine is a “key figure” to the pro- and second base. Sheila Bridges, Tara Dept. Chairperson: Prof. Lawrence F. Lembo gram because of her knowledge and experience. Bonaventura, and Dawn Remisaski will play the Dept. Phone: (718) 631-6322 He also mentioned that Christine has a great con- outfield. Pete’s motto is to practice hard and play Dept. Fax: (718) 631-6333 nection with the athletes and is able to convey to hard. Pete’s overall goals for the Lady Tigers is to him their needs. reach the playoffs , advance as one the teams in This year the Lady Tigers are led by three the final four and eventually play in the Junior former players who bring leadership to this young College World Series. Pete is dedicated to the team. Kim Lee Moy will play third base and can sport and the team and every year the team works easily work the field if needed. Kim batted an hard on achieving these goals. 12 Queensborough Communiqué, March 2001 March Calendar of Events March 1 through June 30, 2001: QCC’s Holocaust Tuesday, March 20, 12-2 p.m.: “Women’s Hidden of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts. Resource Center & Archives will present “Janusz Cancers.” QCC resident physician, Dr. Mavis Shadowbox Theater. Tickets: $8 general admission; Korczok’s Warson.” Exhibit traces the career of Polidor, will discuss the precautions and actions that senior citizens $3. For information, call (718) 631- Janusz Korszak in Warsaw until his death at all women can take to prevent hard-to-diagnose 62 8 4 . Treblinka in August, 1942. Consists of narrative Cancers. Student Union, Lower Level. In celebra- text, photographs and documents. Library tion of Women’s History Month. Free event. For Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25: “Four Arts Basement, Room 30. Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 information, call (718) 631-6233. Festival.” Weekend of theatre, art, music, and dance. a.m. - 4 p.m. Free event. For information, call (718) Events will include the New York Saxophone 22 5 - 1 6 1 7 . Wednesday, March 21, 1 p.m.: “ E n v i r o n m e n t a l Quartet in Concert, an art exhibit, and Lori Belilove Health Awareness.” Theresa Cassiack of New York & Company: Isadora Duncan. Shadowbox theater March 1-31: “Library Exhibit.” A small exhibit fea- Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) will dis- on Saturday night, QCC Theater and the Art Gallery turing materials honoring women who met chal- cuss how toxins in the environment, the use of pesti- on Sunday afternoon. Hours to be announced. Free lenges. Kurt R. Schmeller Library, during Library cides, and genetically-modified foods are affecting event. For information, call (718) 631-6327. hours. In celebration of women’s History Month. our lives and what we can do about it. Sponsored by Elayne Gardstein, coordinator. For information, call the Health, Physical Education and Dance Saturday, March 24, 8 p.m.: “Queens Symphonic (718) 631-6227. Department. Room G201/G202. Free event. For Band.” The Band’s 30th anniversary concert will information, call (718) 631-6322. include Beethoven’s Egmont Overture, Persichetti’s Wednesday, March 14, 1 p.m.: QCC’s spring Paslm for Band, The Giles Farnaby Suite, scores Health Lecture Series will present “Women and Friday, March 23, 8 p.m.: Jurys Irish Cabaret, pre- from Broadway musicals and top films and two AIDS.” Ms. Marci Egel will discuss the latest trends sented by QCC’s Professional Performing Arts rousing marches. QCC Theater. Tickets: $10; senior and information bout HIV/AIDS with the focus on Series. This enjoyable variety act will present out- citizens $8. For information, call (718) 631-6311. women. Sponsored by the Health, Physical standing performers from Ireland in a celebration of Education and Dance Department. Room song, dance, music and comedy. QCC Theater. Wednesday, March 28: “Total Woman’s Fair.” G201/G202. Free event. For information, call (718) Tickets: $29, $26 and $23. For information, call QCC’s Women’s History Month Program will fea- 63 1 - 6 3 2 2 . (718) 631-6311. ture a day-long celebration of workshops for the total woman, featuring aholistic approach to those Wednesday, March 14, 1 p.m.: Learn Yoga. Wednesday, March 21, 1:15 p.m.: “ D a v i d things women fear, need and want. Demonstrated by Professor McGuire. Newman Holzman, Pianist.: Internationally recognized pianist Catholic Center. Free event. Call (718) 423-0002. will present legendary works of the 20th Century, Saturday, March 31, 8 p.m.: The Queensborough colorful works of three exciting composers Orchestra. Martin Canellakis, conductor, will pre- (Including Wolpe’s Sonata), and the rich lyricism of sent a vibrant Spring Concert of favorites including Brahms. Kurzweil Recital Hall, Room 144. Free Mendelssohn’s H e r b r i d e s Overture and Rossini’s MORE SPORTS event. For information, call (718) 631-6393. Overture to the Barber of Seville. Cellist Nicholas Canellakis is the soloist in Dvorak’s Magnificent March 23, 24, 29, 30 at 8 p.m.: March 28 at 1:15 Cello Concerto in B Monor. QCC Theater. Tickets: QCC Hosts CUNY p.m.; March 31 at 2 & 8 p.m.: Play it Again Sam, $14; senior citizens $12. For information, call (718) Basketball by Woody allen. Sponsored by the QCC Department 63 1 - 6 3 1 1 . Championships BY SAMANTHA GRAY The 36th annual CUNY Athletics Conference/ConEdison Basketball Champion- ships were hosted at Queensborough Community College. The women’s semifinals began on February 12 with our Queensborough Community College Lady Tigers against the Kingsborough Community College Lady Waves. QCC’s Lady Tigers came up seven points short of the victory. The final score was KBCC 45 and QCC 38. QCC’s Lady Tigers leading scorer Anclin Perez had 18 points. Kingsborough Community College moved on to the women’s finals on February 16. They met the defending champions Borough Of Manhattan Community College and got torched. The final score was BMCC 57 and KBCC 5. The men’s semifinals began on February 14 with a double header featuring Kingsborough Community College against Bronx Community College. Kingsborough Community College won 92 to74 to advance to the finals. The second game of the night included the defending champs Borough Of Manhattan Community College Panthers , and your Queensborough Community College Tigers. The QCC Tigers gave a tremen- dous effort and a nonstop hustle until the very end of the game. However, BMCC defeated them 99 to 60. The men’s finals took place on February 16 where the defending champions Borough Of Manhattan Community College challenged Kingsborough Community College in an overtime thriller. Kingsborough Community College clinched the win 77 to 66. KBCC will now pos- sesses inside their display case the CUNY Athletic Conference/ConEdison Basketball Championship trophy renamed in honor of one of Queensborough Community College’s finest former athletic director, humanitarian, educator, advocate of basketball, CUNY athletics and friend Professor Steve Weingard.