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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the College Publications at Digital Commons @ Columbia College Chicago. It has been accepted for inclusion in Columbia Chronicle by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Columbia College Chicago. THE CHQ 0 f COLU MB A C 0 L L C A G 0 VOL. XXIX, No. 6 October 30, 1995 ''Blueprint'' Key To Coluntbia's Future By Nancy Laichas tion Columbia provides its students. These ideas, issues tiona! success of its students. Editor-in-Chief and concerns were summarized in the document, "Voices "Our open admissions policy is part of the beauty o f from the Planning Forums." Columbia," said Sharon Wilson, associate dean of stu­ With a little more than four years left until the millen­ Armed with the facts contained in these reports, the dents and a member of the committee. "But, some stu­ nium, Columbia College has unveiled a plan to address committee convened last spring to take the planning dents are not prepared for coll ege. We should be able to the evolving needs of this fast-growing educational insti­ process to the next step: Developing a vision for provide them with some type of service if they' re not pre­ tution in a rapidly changing world. Columbia's future in keeping with the college's mission pared." In a 21-page document released to faculty and staff to "educate students who will communicate creati vely To this end, Wilson said, "The planning committee is last week, the President's Planning Advisory Committee and shape the publi c's perception of issues and events and recommending that the college put more resources into (PAC) identified six key educational issues facing the col­ who will author the culture of their times." that crucial first year through a series of support services lege, and recommended policy choices, that, · if and programs." adopted, will become a blueprint for Columbia's "We want the college community to In the area of curriculum, " Laying the future. Foundation" emphasizes the importance of provid­ "The document is a restatement of the col­ look at this, reflect on it and make ing students with a solid academic base upon lege's mission as it has been laid out for the past which the college's career programs can build, 30 years," said Provost and - Executive Vice­ recommendations to the president and while maintaini ng its traditional curricular flexi­ President Bert Gall. provost about how this document can be bility. Associate Provost Mark Kelly, who assisted "General studies and majors have to be more the committee, said the planning process was ini- strengthened." integrated," said Kelly. "The curriculum has to be tiated a year ago by President John Duff and the more challenging, but more developmental." board of trustees. "The starting point was to take a fresh The planning document, entitled "Laying the Al so addressed in the document is Columbia's rela­ look at the college itself, and its relationship to the envi­ Foundation," outlines policy recommendations in the tionship with arts and communications professions and ronment around us," said Kelly. areas of retention, recruitment, curriculum, growth, industries. Acti vely participating in the Chicago arts and This "fresh look" began in I 994 with the development finances and Columbia's relations hi p to the arts and com­ communications community will enable the college to of an initial pl anning document, "Celebrating the Past, munications professions. keep its curriculum up-to-date, develop employment and Designing the Future." Then, college-wide forums, In the areas of recruitment and retention, the document internship opportunities for students, and recruit a top- which included input from faculty, staff, students, trustees suggests that the college must concern itself with all and alumni, helped identify ways to improve the educa- aspects of student li fe in order to help ensure the educa- Future, See page 3 Cuban Speakers Denounce U.S. Economic Blockade By Jeff Mores Correspm1de1Jt

Relations between the United States and Cuba has been the basis for many heated debates for some time now. Should the U.S. lift its economic blockade of Cuba? The rest of'the world seems to think so. For three consecuti ve years, the General Assembly of the United Nations has voted to con­ demn the blockade. Last year, Israel was the only country to vote with the U.S. The Israeli government has since come to terms with the Cuban govern­ ment by establishing a citrus industry in Cuba. Along with the overwhelm­ Photo by Natalie ing international opposition, a IR•mr1'<4>ntativ.. s for dozens of Columbia student groups gathered in the Hokin Annex to recruit number of U.S. organizations, members as part of S tudent Organization's Day on Oct. 25. such as the American Public Health Program, the Minnesota and Indiana AFL-C IO and the two largest service worker Columbia Student Witnesses Tragic Crash unions in the U.S. have witnessed the tragedy. "I was have made it worse for them. I denounced the blockade. Accident Killed standing on the train platform and broke down later when I got On Tuesday, Oct. 24, a group I saw the back end of the bus on home." of Columbia students gathered at the 624 S. Michigan building to Seven High the tracks. Within about fi ve sec­ Arens didn't get home until hear why Emile Schepers, presi­ onds the train knocked off the SchOol Students much later because she forced dent of the Chicago Cuba back half of the bus," she said. herself to go to class , taking a dif­ Coalition, and Cuban political By Bob Chiarito "After I heard the crash, I just ran ferent train downtown. " I was exile Raquel Mendieta think the News Editor like hell down to the crash site." freaking out the whole way down blockade should be lifted. When Arens arri ved on the to Columbia. I was scared the There was a revolution in It appeared to be a normal fall scene, she said she saw a lot of train was going to hit something Cuba in 1959, Schepers said, day, but in a matter of seconds, the high school students running else," Arens said. explaining the history behind the sound of leaves blowing in "I didn't know if get- blockade. The military dictator­ the wind was replaced by "M ~ h I ting on the train to go ship was overthrown by the old the crash of metal on y ~ars rang or ou_rs.;,- twas downtown was the ri ght communist party and a number metal , as a commuter train JUSt the worst no1se thing, but if 1 stayed of other organizations in Cuba. tore through a school bus home I would have heard These organizations merged and on Oct. 25 in suburban Fox Ri ver around, panic-stri cken and crying. about it all day long. I had to get created what Schepers called "a Grove, killing seven and injuring "I just tried to get the ones that away from it for awhile," she new broadened communist 30. were OK and sit them down on the added. party." The party proceeded to As the reasons behind the acci­ curb to make sure they were all At her classes, Arens didn't tell set up a socialistic, political and dent continue to un fold, the pai n it right," Arens said. She also let the anyone that she witnessed the economi c structure. The U.S. caused affects more -than just the students use her cellul ar phone to accident, but she said that it was was not in fa vor of this, victims and theinamilies. Just ask call their parents and tell them very hard for her to concentrate on Schepers said, so it cut off trade FEATURES Andrea Arens, a Broadcast about the accident. her classes. She may have been and installed the blockade. Halloween gets"--fho Journalism major who wi tnessed Arens said she was worried Previously, Cuba conducted away from it physically, but she 80 to 90 percent of its trade with the accident. that she would begin crying, dis­ couldn't escape mentally. - an early start at the the U.S. Devastated by this sud­ Arens, who lives in neighbor­ playing to the shocked kids the Clash -Bash "My ears rang for hou rs. It was den change, Cuba was forced to ing Algonquin, was waiting for a See page ...... 12 magnitude of the situation. "I'm just the worst noise," Arens said. make arrangement s with the train to take her to Columbia glad I didn't break down in front " I had the hardest time sleeping Wednesday morning when she of the kids," she said. "That would that night. " Cuba , See page 3 2 NEWS October 30, 1995 I THE CHRONICLE' Columbia Enrollment Continues To Rise Journalism Department 623 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 802 By Mi'Chaela Mills Chicago, Illinois 60605 Managing Editor 312-663-1600 ext. 5432 Enrollment by Ethnicjty 312-663-1600 ext. 5343 For the tenth consecutive year. FAX 312-427-3920 Columbia College has recorded an increase in enrollment. This year, Columbia's enroll­ ment reached 7,857, up from 7,260 last year. That constitutes a Editor-in-Chief 3.02 percent increase in enroll­ Nancy Laichas ment for the fall of 1995. The new student statistics Managing Editors were compiled recently by the John Biederman Department of Institutional Mi'Chacla Mills Research, using information from the fall registration. According to the department, News Editor there arc 5,448 full -time graduate Bob Chiarito and undergraduates students and 2,409 part-time students enrolled this semester, compared to 5,148 Assistant News Editor full-times stude nts and 2,472 Ryan Healy part-time students for the Fall of 1994. Other statistics revealed that Features Editor the average age of students Aliagc Taqi enrolled at Columbia is 24. Undergraduate men outnumber Entertainment Editor undergraduate women 52 percent Jeffrey Heydt to 48 percent, about the same as last year. Graduate women, meanwhile, outnumber graduate Photography Editor men 67 percent to 33 percent, Chris Sweda again about the same as last year. That means overall, the male - Staff Photographers female population at Columbia is Undergraduate Degree Plans Natalie Battaglia evenly split. Laura Stoecker There arc two minority groups, meanwhile, that have lOU% recorded s light enrollment Copy Editor increases this year - Hispanics '10% Kim Watkins and Asians. On the other hand, the number of students in White MO% and African-Americas groups Advertising Manager have decreased one and two per­ Sandra K. Taylor centage points respectively. 70% Most of the student demo­ Staff Writers graphics arc compiled from a sur­ 60% Mcma Ayi vey given to incoming students, Bill Jordan said Anne Foley. Director of 50% Yasmin Khan Institutional Research. Joe Lavigne '"The greatest innucnce on Chris McGathcy new students attending Columbia 40% Cristin Monti is the comparatively less expen­ Canncn Segura sive tuition ," remarked Foley, JO% Sorcn Smith pointing out the difference in Barry Sorkin tuition between Columbia and 20% Robert Stevenson the higher-priced Roosevelt and Kevin Thomas DePaul Universities. 10% The undergraduates that major in Fi lm and Video, Art, and Faculty Advisor U% Jim Sulski Radio/Sound make up 40 percent of the total students enrolled for 1995. On the other hand, The Chronicle is a student-run Interdisciplinary majors consti­ newspaper of Columbia tute only one percent. College. It is published weekly Nearly 76 percent of graduate during the school year and dis­ students, meanwhile, were tributed on Mondays. Views e nrolled in Masters in the Arts of expressed in this newspaper arc Teaching, Film and Video, not necessarily those of the C reative Writing, and Arts Compiled by: Anne Foley and Edward Torpy, Institutional Research, October /995 Journalism depanment or the Management majors. college. Corrections and Clarifications

Mondav. October 30 Film Screening "Repeat Offenders." "Fit For Fate," "Turning Point," Seconds Count" and "BoldFinger." Screening will rake place in the Ferguson Theater in the 600 S. Michigan Ave. building. at6:30 p.m., 7:30p.m., and 8:30p.m. Wednesday. November I Ethnic Arts Contest Deadline Submissions must be turned into Rose Anna Mueller. For more information call ext. 5532. Student Development Workshop What you need to know in preparing for graduate school. Sponsored by Academic Advising. 711l• Workshop will be held at 12:00 noon in room 308 itt the 623 S. Wabash building. 1995 Fischetti Editorial Cartoon Competition Luncheon Michael Kilian, the Washington Bureau features editor of The Chicago Tribune. and writer of the Dick Tracy comic strip, will keynote the luncheon. The luncheon will be held m The Pump Room. For more information call ext. 5287. Thursday. November 2 Writers Harvest : The National Reading Writers Shawn Shinctt. Polly Mills and Eric May read from their worh with all event donations going directly to anti-hunger organizations. Sponsored by The Ficlion Writing Dcpartrnenl. 71te readi1111 is at 7 p.m. at tlte Reside11ce 1/alll..atmge, 731 S. Plymouth Court. Sugllested do11atio11 i.1· $3. Friday. Noycmbcr 3 Jazz l>crformancc: Orbcrt Davis & Strings Attached Sponsored hy The Fine Arts Department. The perjorma11ce will take place at tlw J::vwwrm 7im'tl.vhip lli11h School Auditorium, /600 Dodge Ave.. Eva11sto11 , m 8 p.m. Adva11ce tickc•ts are $ /0, at the door $12. Call 1-800-729-8254 for more i!iformo­ tion. Compiled by Ryan Healy October 30, 1995 NEWS 3

Cuba, From page 1 even after the fall of the Soviet Union shows there is some sup­ Soviet Union and Eastern Columbia Students Honored At Emmy's port in Cuba for the current gov­ European countries in order to survive. ernment. Mendieta said Cuba has a Relations with the Soviet By MemaAyi Union proved to be very benefi­ major transportation problem, Staff Writer and water and electricity can be cial for Cuba as its standard of cut off for many hours each day. living soon surpassed that of all Two Columbia College students Because of Cuba's small size, other Latin American countries were honored Oct. 21 when the Mendieta says, "We depend on a and became a major military Chicago Midwest Regional large country to sustain us." She power, Schepers commented. Chapter of the National Academy Cuba appeared to be prospering feels that the loss of trade with of Television Ans and Sciences large countries along with mis­ until the fall of the Soviet Union, presented its 37th annual Emmy takes made by the government which "wiped out nearly 85 per­ awards for excellence in television. resulted in the economic collapse cent of Cuban trade overnight," Jennifer Doggett and Sherie Schepers said. of Cuba. Geihtbrock were awarded scholar­ Schepers said the U.S. could "Since the fall of the Soviet ships at the event, held this year at benefit from lifting the blockade. Union, the U.S. has been trying the Palmer House Hilton. Cuba needs automobile pans and to tighten the blockade" he said. Doggett, a Television and Film tools for elevator repair among Schepers also explained that, and Video major, was awarded the other things. Schepers said, "We under U.S. law, a ship that stops Donald and Rebecca Ephraim can create jobs in the U.S. by in Cuba is not allowed to touch a Scholarship for $3,500. She trading with Cuba." He also described the experience as "over­ U.S. pon for six months. As a commented that Cuba has a treat­ result, companies that trade with whelming." ment for Hepatitis B that is not Cuba are forced to raise prices "They talk about everything From left, Sherie Geihtbrock and Jennifer Doggett were awarded available in the U.S. and would proportionally. "India was told you've done and then you have to scholarships Oct. 21 at the Chicago Emmy Awards. be beneficial in the inner cities. that if they sold grain to Cuba, go up there," she said. . National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. "I don't agree with the block­ the U.S. would cut foreign aid, Doggett sa1d the program d1d allow students to Geihtbrock, a Television Directing major finish- ade, but I think we need to make and pressure has been put on make acceptance speeches, but she chose not to. ing up her last semester, said she plans to move to many internal changes in Cuba," When she applied for the scholarship, Doggett Los Angeles when she completes her studies at pharmaceutical companies to cut Mendieta said. She thinks it is off medical supplies," Schepers said she was in "desperate need of money." Columbia. impossible for Americans to said . "I applied thinking I wouldn't get it," she said. "I'm going to L.A. because I want to direct understand how hard the situa­ "Why is it the business of the Doggett was selected to be awarded the Ej)hra1m comedies or dramas. In Chicago, there's really only tion really is. People have to ride scholarship from over 200 other student entnes. television news and documentaries " she said. U.S. to police what goes on in bikes across large cities to get other countries?" Schepers "In the last three years, out of nine scholarships "I' m very proud that these st~dents won. It's from one place to another, wash asked. He does not believe it is awarded ~y the academy, si.~ have been from apparent that our students are the best students and clothes by hand , struggle to sup­ Columbta s TV department, sa1d Ed Morns, evidence of the strength of our educational pro- democratic to oppose another ply pens and paper for education, country's system and then "beat TeleVISIOn Department cha1rperson. gram " Morris said. not to mention that modern com­ Sherie Giehtbrock was awarded $3,000 by the ' them over the head with a ham­ puters are n.on-existent. mer until they change. The rea­ "The influence of the rest of son we were given that Castro the world would force the Cuban remained in power in Cuba was government to make the internal Columbia Management S~dents To Test Their Abilities that he was propped up by the reforms needed." Ending the will laun ch a gift shop next Store is slated to be completed in Soviet Union." blockade is the only way Department to open gift Schepers explained that the Mendieta feels that kind of month in the city's Cultural the next few weeks. And the fact that Castro retained power change can take place. shop in Cultural Center Center, 78 E. Washington St., management department expects accordi ng to management the store to be open for business next month instructor Dianne Erpenbach. on November 20. "Laying the Foundation." Future, From page 1 "It's exciting to sec this pro­ "We want the college commu­ By Joe Lavigne "The shop wi II provide our notch faculty. nity to look at this, reflect on it Staff Writer advance students with even more ject come to fruition," said J. Finally, the document and make recommendations to hands-on experience," Dennis Rich, chair of the addresses the issues of growth the president and provost about Some of Columbia's retail Erpenbach said. "It's the perfect Management Department. and finance. Among Columbia's how this document can be management students will get a marriage between the Cultural The store will be managed pri­ objectives are: To remain among strengthened," Kelly said. true test of their abilities this year Center and Columbia College marily by advanced students in the most affordable private edu­ The final document will be when they open and run their because of our similar missions the Retail Practium Class. But a cational institutions. And, at the presented to the board of trustees own store. of supporting the arts." full-time manager will be hired same time, meeting the "demand by the end of the year. The Management Department, With the city picking up the by Columbia and the city to over­ · for increased space, equipment, "Once it becomes final, then tab, construction on the nearly see the store and teach students. faculty, and student services and the college has set its priorities in conjunctfon with Chicago's support services." and the entire institution's job is Department of Cultural Affairs, 1,000 square foot Cultural Center For the last year and a half, the In a college-wide convocation to move toward those priorities," class has been researching and on Nov. 8 at 2:30p.m. in the Getz said Kelly. The following are excerpts f rom the planning this project. Students Theater in the 600 S. Michigan Copies of the "Laying the did it all, from studying potential Building, Duff will chair a dis­ Foundation" are available for "lAying the Foundation" pumning document. customer demographics, to writ­ cussion of the policies set fonh in viewing in the library. ing the business proposal and Retention Objectives presenting that plan to city offi­ The College recognizes that educational success is not solely an cials. issue of academic preparation and skill, but encompasses all aspects But the students have received of students' experiences while in school. Consequently, the College is concerned with students' social, cultural, personal and economic a bit of help from an advisory circumstances as well as their academic performance. board specially created to assist VISIT WITH MY the project. That board consists Rationale and Implications of local retail experts from such The faculty and staff spoke most eloquentl y in "Voices from the notable stores as Lord & Taylor, Planning Forums" of their unease with an open admissions policy Chicago Apparel Center and ·C.OUSINS: which is more revolving door than gateway for the great majority of Marshall Field's. "We've been Columbia students. able to utilize their valuable The retention policies presented in this report imply significant experience," Erpenbach said. changes in College practices. For example, it suggests assessing the Once the store is open, Retail needs of all incoming students in order to better help them select AFRICAN ROOTS IN Practium students will be respon­ programs and courses that meet'lheir .interests and needs . • Greater attention to students' social and cultural concerns may sible for selecting products, plan­ require more space and facilities for student activities outside of the ning displays, promoting the CUBA AND MEXICO classroom. store, keeping the books and hir­ The recruitment process offers opportunities to assess the needs ing part-time employees. of incoming students and thereby do a more effective job of helping The store will carry an array .~ ~ ~. them during the critical first year of college. It also presents oppor­ of products such as posters, tunities to begin building the all important bond between the student books and apparel related to the •.. • .. • and the institution. Cultural Center's exhibits, pro­ grams and performances. Other Curriculum O bjectives The general education curriculum is central to developing these products may foc us on the build­ A PHOTO EXIDBIT BY basic academic and life skills. It provides the cornerstone for the ing's history and architecture, as development of written and verbal communication skill s. well as other cultural museums in The career programs build in-depth proficiency in the skills spe­ Chicago. cific to the discipline. They provide a foundation of historical, con­ "We're not going to have little WILMA RANDLE ceptual and methodological knowledge that prepares students to plastic trinkets," said Erpenbach. SPONSORED BY THE } OURNAUSM CLUB grow professionally throughout their careers so that they can adapt "We'll offer quality merchan­ to the rapid pace of change in the arts and communications indus­ dise." Nov. 1-22, 1995 tries. Columbia's Management Department will absorb the cost Columbia College Relationship with Arts and Communications Professions The College believes that a cooperative, highly interactive rela­ of furnishing and stocking the 624 S. Michi~an Ave. tionship with the arts and communications professions is critical to store, which will probably take 13th Fluor, .Journalism Department meeting its educational objectives. Consequently, the College is an until the spring semester to com­ active participant in the Chicago arts and communications commu­ plete. All profits from the store Opening Reception: nity and utilizes those contacts to: evaluate and update its curricu­ will go to the Cultural Center's 5:30 - 7:00 I'.M, WED., Nov. l.'il; ROOM /305 lum; develop employment and internship opportunities for its stu­ programming. dents; recruit and develop a diverse, top quality faculty; and build suppon for its academic programs. 4 NEWS October 30, 1995 J -Departme~nt C..hair To Retire Intet:_disciplinary Major Offe_rs workplace. Students A Unique Alternative "What I hope people are say­ MemaAyi obtained permission to study as ing, and what I've heard them Staff Writer an Interdisciplinary major, they say, is that 'Columbia students must be willing to complete a are good, get them,'" he said. Students studying in minimum of 40 hours of course "That's all I've ever dreamed of." Undeclared or Self-Designed work from both departments, Many of the journalism facul­ majors· have another oi>tion that with no more than two-thirds ty that Lehrman describes as will allow them to taolor theor course work in any department. "excellent and top notch at their schedule to their academic Students must also complete an jobs" will miss him, first as a needs. internship, independent project friend and second as a boss. The Interdisciplinary major or a professional activity in the "He is the easiest boss I have allows students to combine community. ever had," said Don Gold, direc­ study in two departments in any "Ideally, you want a 50-50 tor of Columbia's magazine pro­ area that is not c urrently split between the ·two depart­ gram. "He respects your talent, offered as a major program by ments," Parson said. skills, and energy, and he does the college. The program Every student approved to nothing to diminish them. If he allows students to focus on study under the knows your'e doing your job more than one interest and Interdisciplinary major is well, he doesn' t get in your way. achieve specific educational assigned to faculty advisors I think that once he is gone, peo­ goals. from both departments. Once ple will miss that about him. He "The Interdisciplinary major the curricular plan has been is the most congenial of leaders." is a marriage of two depart­ approved, one of the two is des­ Omar Castillo, who teaches ments to create a third com­ ignated the primary advisor for desktop publishing in the journal­ pletely different major," said the remainder of the student's ism department, said "What I will Photo by Sco/1 BUJain Harry Parson, academic advi­ college program. miss most about Nat is his friend­ sor to students in Interdisciplinary majors are From left, Mamie Walton, Nat Lehrman and April Averilleviton ship." Interdisciplinary Studies. able to choose from over 200 at event honoring photographer Victor Skrebneski. Another instructor, Patty Frey, "This is the only major on possible combinations. Popular By Danielle Curley faculty. describes Nat as a great boss and campus that you have to apply mergers are: Television/ Film, Correspondent Soon afterward, Lehnnan was friend. "He is a wonderful person for," Parson said. Academic Computing/ Film promoted to department chair­ to work for and just an all-around To be . eligible for an and English/ Fiction Writing. The rumors have been flying man, allowing him to great guy." Interdisciplinary major, stu­ Sheldon · Patinlcin, for weeks. However, they aren't rejuvenate "a sleepy As for dents must have at least 16 Theater/Music department rumors. Nat Lehnnan is really department that was retirement, credit hours, but no more than chairperson, said many stu­ retiring as chairman of basically just news Lehrman 84, and be in good academic dents have chosen to link Columbia's Journalism writing and report-. confesses standing with at least a 2.0 Theater with Management and Department, effective June 30, ing," turning it into a that he will GPA. Television. Patinkin said there 1996. department with miss the There are approximately was a student who combined Lchnnan was originally hired extended curriculum, faculty and over I 00 students currently Theater and Fiction Writing by Columbia ten years ago to advanced technology, students but studying under the because their goal was to write teach magazine classes, which is and upgraded areas of plans to Interdisciplinary major. and direct plays. his area of expertise. He had pre­ study. . spend his Currently, about 75 percent "We really try to tailor the viously worked as the president Lehrman takes pride in the time playing tennis, doing some of students who apply to have major to the students' needs," of Playboy magazine's publish­ progress he sees being made by freelance work, and traveling to their majors declared Patinkin said. ing division, and was regarded as Columbia's journalism students Florida. Interdisciplinary are accepted. Majors that are already in a great addition to the journalism in the classroom and later in the Those not accepted are usually existence, such as looking for a double major, Photojournalism, cannot be Parson said. considered for interdisciplinary Once accepted, students are studies. And at least one of the Investments Class Plays With Real Money required to write an essay departments of study must offer detailing how they plan to use a major. A student could not, By College Press Service class must reach a majority. the combined major in relation for example, combine English "It''s a lot of responsibility," said senior finance to their academic and career and Science and Math. DAYTON, Ohio- Universi ty of Dayton students major Eli zabeth Sfeir. "But it's something we can goals. The essay is submitted to According to Parson, the who are used to digging through their pockets for handle." department chairpersons for two-year-old program is laundry change arc getting the chance to play with The class currently holds shares in 26 companies approval. Students should also attracting students from area big bucks in the classroom. representing a wide variety of industries. be prepared to submit a list of schools, the Art Institute of Fifteen finance students are using $65,000 to buy Winger said he takes a hands-off approach to the proposed courses from both Chicago in particular, that do class, trying to let students make their own deci­ and sell shares on the stock market. not offer such programs. The class, which began in the winter semester of sions about when to buy or sell stocks. Students departments. 1994, started with $25,000 to in vest. Students got research companies through news articles, annual After the student has another $30,000 through an anonymous donor and reports, investor relations phone lines and news made an additional $ 11 ,000 through investments. briefs on the Internet. Making money, however, is onl y part of the "I don' t care what they do," said Winger. "They class's objective, said Bernard Winger, UD profes­ can sell them all and buy them all back, but I think sor of economics and finance. "One is, of course, to they'll find that's not a very effective way to handle make money. The second is that they're supposed to it." learn," said Winger, who teaches the course. "If Sfeir said one of the things she's learned is that there is a sacrifice of profit for educational gain, trading stocks is always a risky business. then I'm going to take it." "No matter what, it's a risk. No matter how Students work in three-person teams, and each much you know. At the same time it could go well group is responsible for five companies. Each stu­ beyond your expectations," she said. dent in the class votes to buy or sell stocks, and the Columbia Students "Make A Difference" STUDENT By Carmen Segura as the director of marketing and focused on seeing the gleam in Staff Writer development for an organization the children's eyes at Skinner called the Famous Jamous Art Park as they discovered their hid­ When was the last time you Guild, based in Champaign, II., den talents and capabilities. TRAVEL Even though all children on gave some sound advice to a whose main goal is to introduce friend, donated a measly dollar to the world of art to children. Chicago's West side don't experi­ a worthy cause, or just plain Simonson, along with seven ence the label of violence and STA Travel made a difference, big or small , other volunteers taught artistic crime associated with their in somcone's life? techniques to children in Skinner neighborhood, it is important, that ~c:>· w <::>·F ·F ....E~S Most of us have to search long Park's recreati onal center in the children who are affected, and hard for an answer, but for Chicago on this year's Make a directly or indirectly, have a way s-tudent: Columbia College students Difference Day. to vent their frustrations and con­ Caroline Simonson and Tina According to Simonson, it cerns. ci.iscourrt.s Roberts, the answer was clear as was a lesson they'll never forget According to Roberts, '"These they put their personal needs and hopefully a Jesson that will children are amazed as they learn c:::> : ~ aside to participate in the nation­ change the way they view the just how wonderful it is to be cre­ al Make a Difference Day, which chaotic world around them. "I'm ative. This was a learning process r:> C> 7V\...E S"""" I~ took place on Oct. 28. not just concerned with teaching as well as a positive outlet for the The concept of this day origi­ the children art, but I'm interest­ kids." nated in 1992, when USA ed in giving them the tools and Later this year, Roberts wants Magazine and The Point of Life the vehicle to raise their self­ to help children who are experi­ C r = =t) Foundation challenged citizens esteem," said Simonson. encing psychological difficulties across the nation to set one day Columbia seni or Tina design tee-shirts as a fonn of -r.ra..vel _ aside each month to help one Roberts, who is also a member of therapy. another. For Simonson, Roberts the Famous Jamous Art Guild, is Both Simonson and Roberts and a host of others, it was a day no stranger when it comes to will continue to donate their time for any and all to donate their lending a helping hand. Roberts' and talent as the Famous Jamous time, knowledge and know how fine arts major enabled her to Art Guild sets its sights on next to individuals who are less fortu­ teach art to inner city children at year's plan to instruct a one to nate than themselves. the Association House in two hour art class aimed at chil­ Besides enduring a hectic Chicago last year. But on this dren in need of a wny out. class schedule, Simonson serves particular day, her attention was October 30, 1995 NEWS 5 Columbia Grads Fill Cultural Void With 'Velocity'

By Ryan Healy plete you cannot sit on the stool , in which to market "Velocity." The Assistant News Editor Summers said. magazine's 50,000 circulation will "We feel we're pretty solid on all connect area colleges and universi­ "Our slogan is 'accelerated cul­ three legs," he said. ties through distribution to approxi­ ture'," said Tim Summers, co-pub­ An important motivating factor mately 75 campuses in the lisher of the new local magazine for starting "Velocity" was the lack Chicagoland area, and in neighbor­ "Velocity." of good magazines in Chicago. hoods with a high concentration of " It means cutting edge," said ''There was a niche that needed college students. This commitment Summers. " It means velocity to be fi lled in the market," said to thorough distribution makes always keeps going forward and as Rutkowski. "We didn't feel there "Velocity" umque to advertisers. technology grows and our cullure was a publication doing what we're "Advenising is extremely grows, not only will I learn new going to do." imporlanl," said Rutkowski. ''There things, but our cullure will learn What they will do is offer a pub­ was a niche that advertisers wanted new things and adapt to new things. lication which combines innovative to take advantage of." Velocity will We hope to have that in our publica­ articles by nationally recognized fill thai void, offering "something tion." writers with eye-catching graphics that's new in familiar locations, "Velocity" is the brainchild of presented in a full-color formal. with a unique style," said Summers and fellow co-publisher Content will include interviews Rutkowski. Todd Rutkowski, both graduates of wi th such personalities as Louise Perhaps the most imponanl step Columbia who met here while Post of Veruca Salt and Joey for Summers and Rutkowski in cre­ studying marketing and advertising. Ramone of the Ramones, a technol­ ating "Velocity" was finding the After graduating roughly three years ogy section ("Velocity" will have a writers who would bring the maga­ ago, the two gained experience innovative site on the Internet's zine to a distinguishable level. working extensively in the manage­ World Wibe Web), music reviews, ''The big thing we're going by is process ment and promotions fields: sections devoted to entertainment the quality of our writers," said "Velocity" has Summers as the Marketing Director and sex, and an essay page featuring Summers. " People will remember ed and Enterlainment Editor of notable personalities writing about thal...and people will pick us up to eight "College News" in Chicago, and subjects they are not noted for. For read the articles." was made Rutkowski as the Promotions example, renowned producer Steve To select and assemble the writ­ ly attainable by a of Velocity Manager at Arlington International Albini writing about home beer­ ers, the two talked to a myriad of loan. It has been an . Racecourse, and currently as the brewing. publishers, went to publishers' education for many Todd Rutkowski (left) and Tim Summers hope to Sponsorship Di rector at JAM "Velocity" will also sponsor con­ meetings and finally were blessed involved. ride into C hicago's literary scene this December. Productions Ltd. in Chicago. tests, giveaways, promotions and with the help of Brendan Baber, a ''This whole thing has just been successful because they do their Last April, the two formed T2 create a unique student scholarship former editor of "3rd Word" maga­ one huge learning process, from homework and research. Find out Publishing, with the idea of putting fund with a portion of their ad rev­ zine, and a playwrile who has had learning the financial language to what people want and understand out a magazine strong in their enue. The magazine is devoted to six successful plays produced in the printer's language (every printer the industry. Don't just try to do minds. the cullure of the twenty-something Chicago-area theaters, as well as has their own language), and just things yourself." Immediately, they developed a generation, a generation of hard­ being a humor contributor 10 dealing with people and gaining Summers acknowledges that not company philosophy, creatively working individuals carelessly "Playboy'', and the Associate Editor credibility for yourself. I've learned everyone in the target market may named "the three legged stool," to stereotyped as "slackers" by the of "Velocity." so much and continue to learn like "Velocity." insure a solid publication. general media. "We owe a lot basically 10 daily," Summers said. "We're not here to shove this Said Summers: "You look at the From the onset of this project, Brendan Baber," said Summers. Summers and Rutkowski both product down anybody's throat," product on top, in this case Summers and Rutkowski have con­ "He came on board and he just have advice for people interested in said Summers. " We're here to serve ' Velocity,' where you sit down, the ducted in-depth market research knew a lot of people and helped us starting their own magazine. it to them on a platter and they have ass-piece, and then you look at the which included focus groups, ques­ in the right direction for quality Rutkowski said there are more that choice of picking it up and legs which supporl that product, the tionnaires, and visits to college writers.'' opportunities for people in their reading it. .. or the choice to say no. first leg being advertising, which campuses, finding out exactly what Some of these writers include twenties to make money than ever The ball is in our readership's pays our salaries, pays our bills, students wanted. Through this "Velocity's" Managing Editor before. He encourages people who coun." pays our rent and allows us to have research the two were able to target Chauncey Hollingswonh, fo rmer are serious to just "go for it." But he If you are interested in playing, a free publication for our readers." their readership: 18 to 34 years of editor of the music section of also warns those people 10 do their look for "Velocity" to hit campuses The second leg on the stool is distri­ age with a concentration on college "Subnation" magazine and current­ homework and research. on Dec. I. But make sure you come bution, and the third is editorial, students aged 2 1 to 25. ly the Concertline columnist and Summers agrees, adding "Don't ready 10 play, or "Velocity" and the Summers said. With additional research, they general contributor for "The lose the fact of the business [side] culture of this generation just might If any of the legs are not com- pegged specific demographic areas Chicago Tribune"; Eric Spitznagel, and how businesses thrive and are pass you by.

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For details, ctJll exL 5459 Freshman Seminar gion that is about morals and values convinced that this is the reason. Your article on the Freshman and good will towards all than one Somehow the fact of who O.J. was Seminar Program, while very posi­ that sanctions being evil for a day. yesterday docs nol justify the entire ti ve in tone, did not include some Wouldn '1 you? hoax around him. There were so perti nent information. As part of the Especially here in Chicago. We many, much more brutal murders that orientation/academic package a have kids dropping babies out of have been commiued throughout the Resource Center which includes windows, killing each other, killing criminal history of the U.S. and none dail y copies of The New York Times. their parents, and on and on. So why have been broughllo the audience in The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago in the realm of common sense would such detail. Sun-Times, magazines, periodicals, anyone wanllo go out and participate Some people blame the media. reference materials, a microwave. in a day ad nighllhal says il is OK 10 CNN and other television networks coffee, soft drinks and snacks is an be evil. put their cameras in the court and integral part of the program. The And now thai I think about il. aired every minute of the trial. And intention is to create a comfortable how can you have a "Happy people in their homes - watched space where enrolled Freshman may Halloween" anyway? Talk about an every minute of the trial. If there had relate to each other, do homework, or oxymoron. How do you have a not been cameras in the courtroom in simply hangout with friends. happy evi l spirit day? Do you smile the lirsl place, there would not have As Director of The Freshman while you try to scare someone to been such exaggerated publicity. Seminar Program I invite all death? Gel real. It is a situation similar to the one Columbia Frcshpersons to make usc I am not trying to take a day of of the chicken and the egg - who of our facilities. The Freshman joy away from children, all I am ask­ came lirsl? Were people really that Seminar Resource Center is located ing is how come there is so much interested in all the lillie details of in the 623 S. Wabash building, room acceptance of a day for evil and such the trial. or did the television net­ 302. rejection for a day of thanks and a works choose to show the whole lias­ Dr. Glennon Graham birthday of, if not the son of God. a co because they were making money Photo by Laura Stoecker Director. The Freshman Seminar great prophet? out of it? Personally. I would like to Program Think about il. Think about it believe lhal the media has a more every lime a child is abused, when dignilied role in this society of pre­ A Happy? Halloween you sec homeless people in January, senting facts and news which are not Where are they now? Where are when brothers kill their rich parents of worth and value to the people, and ILouis Silverstein I the atheists and agnostics now? I and gel away with il, and when making money is nol a jusliliable know this is Halloween and every­ someone is evil to you. reason by itself. thing. bul where are they? Every II had to start somewhere. I remain suspicious about the year those groups of people picket Happy Halloween. motives of whoever was responsible television stations, comic strips. and d.Onaje' Smith fo r the exaggerated fu ss over the By Bill Jordan girls/boys groups because they Management Major criminal case of the double murder of SJaff Writer believe that they promote "God,'' Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman. especially during the Thanksgiving Orange Juice, Anyone? The trial of the century split Who Is He? Louis Silverstein is a social activist, writer, and and Christmas seasons. If the word There are two things I would like America apart, yel it made people 27-year Columbia College professor who teaches in the depart­ "God" is in an oath, a rule book. or in to share about the most talked about close as il gave them a topic to argue ments of Liberal Education and Educational Studies. He holds any medium, the atheists and agnos­ person fo rm the last year - about. Caught in this arena of con­ three degrees: A BBA in Public Administratio n from the City tics are protesting everywhere. O.J.Simpson. People everywhere on troversial opinions, I feel as if there College of New York; an MA in Political Science and Economics Bul now, during Halloween, they the streets, in bars, in coffee houses, must be something wrong with me if say nothing. Halloween, according on the job, and at home talk and zeal­ I do not have an opinion. This is from the U. of I. Champaign-Urbana; and a Ph. D. in Education to the Webster's New World ously argue about what has become si mply because the real facts have to from Northwestern U niversity. Dictionary means, " I) the day that the trial of the century. go lirsl through the perception filler the evil spirits rose and walked the Here, I have to admit something, of those who supply the news. Then, earth 2) a day celebrated on Oct. 3 I which at this point may seem either law analysts are invited to offer their by children who play pranks and go embarrassing, or ignorant on my opinion and understanding of what is Why Columbia? "I think that Columbia is quite interesting merry-making." Now, if the word side. I did nol even know who really going on. And there is only and an extraordinary place to teach at. The diversity of the s tudent "God" is promoting a religion in O.J .Simpson was before the incident! one way I can form my own opinion body is absolutely wonderful. Also, Columbia allows faculty to which a spirit is praised or wor­ My excuse is that I came from - if I was there. If I was there to shipped and encourages its followers Bulgaria live years ago. and the cul­ interview O.J., I would look al him in experiment in ways of teaching. The focus is really on teaching a to be beuer human beings. then tural barrier. which has not been the eyes and I would know if he was student and not so much o n what else you are doing other than would not Halloween be promoting a overcome completely yet, stood in telling the lrulh.Finally, this trial has teaching." day in which evil spirits or dead my way of gelling acquainted with shown that racism still exists in this beings arc praised or worshipped? such a favorite household persona country. So far, as an outsider, I was So, again I ask, where are the such as O.J.Simpson. either neutral to the issue or for some atheists and agnostics now? How Besides, I am not interested in reason of my own, I wanted to Philosophy: "Giving loving kindness and justice to oneself, to come they are not outside picketing sports enough to know that O.J. was believe that in a country like others, to the Earth, and to the universe is one of the highest fonns stores that sell Halloween candy. or a hero on the lield. I like movies, but America, the problem of racism is of wisdom ." costumes, or newspapers that run unfortunately the roles which O.J. long gone. Halloween-theme comic strips, or look part in were secondary, back­ Unfortunately, the reality shows the haunted houses that open? ground ones and did not bring him as the opposite and il may lake some What is their excuse for the con­ much fame as he has now. lime fo r people to cure their preju­ tradictions of their actions? I am not So why there is so much noise dices. Other Interests: Bes ides being a hus band and the father of two, trying to promote any religion. but in about this trial? Is il because he is Roumiana Bankova Louis is also an educator, writer, and excellent racquetball player, my mind, I would rather have a reli- famous? Maybe. But still I am not Journalism Major and likes to "explore other dimensions of consciousness and reali­ ty" through regular meditation and "various rituals involving the Earth."

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John Henry Bob Chiarito Biedernan News Editor MaMging Editor

Don't Be A Halloweenie alloween's this week, and once again those of us who'd H like to get into the spirit are expected to find a politically correct costume-a task that's become increasingly difficult. I feel like blithering on about how the '90s are taking the fun out of everything: U.S. Foreign Policy: Are There Any Rulei? How witch costumes are now sup­ posedly stereotyping Wiccans and he United States would benefit from ment of Zemin can be explained with a princess costumes are enforcing age­ old sexist standards and ... a little parity in its foreign third rule, one which is never publicly But that's about as original as a Tpolicy.Guidelines for dealing with acknowledged: 3) According to the amount column about O.J., so I' ll offer some other nations are so inconsistent that we of resources any country possesses, rules I costume advice for those who want hesitate to call it a "policy" at all. · and 2 may be overlooked. to observe the holiday without We can discern two rules which are sup­ President Clinton does seem to have a offending anyone. Here's some ideas I came up with: posed to govern foreign relations: I) conscience. While U.S. foreign policy is I. A Rock A rock is not alive, so Countries wishing to convert to a democra­ undoubtedly led more by money than polit­ it's incapable of being offended. tic/ capitalistic system (or those that have ical philosophy, he extended a visa to What's more, unlike other inanimate recently done so) will receive as much help Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui last June­ objects, a rock was never alive-A 2 as the U.S. can provide and 2) Countries an action the U.S. has since continually X 4 costume, for instance, would make light of our vanishing rain for­ with governments deemed "oppressive" apologized for-and established trade with est . Of course, as with all the fol­ (namely communists) are to be punished. communist Vietnam. lowing suggestions, you'll have to Last week was a prime example of how At this point, we're abandoning the use care and compassion to avoid a elastic these two rules are. On Oct.22, attempt to find further rules. whining advocate from one cause or Cuban dictator Fidel Castro visited New We are neither optimistic enough to another. Keep to .a generic, basic rock. A flashy rock may be interpret­ York and the United Nations General believe that Castro wi ll relinquish his ed as encouraging materialism. A Assembly. The communist leader was not power nor naive enough to ignore vast piece of coal makes light of the exactly given a hero's welcome-he was resources when considering China. dinosaurs whose mass extinction invited to neither Mayor Ralph Giuliani's However, lifting the Cuban embargo­ helped form it. dinner the preceding night nor to President without imposing a different sanction with 2. Fruits and Vegetables. We can predict the eventual forming of Clinton's banquet the following evening. fe,wer consequences to its citizens-is not PETOV (People for the Ethical This situation adheres to rule number 2 going to spur Castro into becoming a Treatment of Vegetables) because above, as does U.S. policy since 1959, benevolent ruler. It will prevent him from they are living beings, but for now when the Cuban embargo began. twisting neither economic benefit for his it's safe to pay Halloween homage to On Oct. 24, Chinese President Jian whole nation into personal gain nor that your favorite member of these Zemin visited New York, and despite same benefit as a credit to his own reputa­ healthy food groups. Be careful with vegetables because you may be China's oppressive communist govern­ tion. accused of making fun of someone ment, his treatment was markedly differ­ Recognizing that the giant of China like Karen Ann Quinlan, and with ent. Clinton arranged a summit with Zemin requires a more delicate approach, we fruits because gay rights groups in New York's Lincoln Center, expressing encourage the U.S . to continue denying might take offense. Think about any a "real interest in maintaining ... a partner­ them Most Favored Nation status-yet we specific fruits or veggies you choose. For instance, coconuts might offend ship" and assuring Zemin of the U.S. view believe Taiwan deserves recognition. To the mentally ill. that "Taiwan is part of China." those demanding a reason for this cause, 3. Other Foods. There are many Considering Taiwan is a country striving we advise a course in U.S. History. other food possibilities (grains, dai ry for a political independence from a tyran­ Most of all, we demand some concrete products, etc.) but again, watch out. nical overlord (sound familiar?), the sec­ rules for U.S. foreign policy. Preferably A cheese costume may offend Wisconsin residents, and dairy prod­ ond visit by a foreign official last week with less emphasis on money and more ucts in general are obvious attempts prompted the U.S. to break both of the influence on the heretofore hypocritical goal to undermine the feminist cattle above rules at once. We believe the treat- of worldwide freedom and human rights. movement. Meats are out, unless you take an angle that attacks the "mur­ der" of animals for food. 4. Appliances: Avoid devices that are domestic in nature (irons, wash­ ing machines, etc.) because they triv­ ialize the plight of women, and you 'II be okay-with a few exceptions. A La Machine or salad shooter might be interpreted as a reference to Lorena Bobbitt and thus humor at the expense of the domestic abuse prob­ lem. And try not to get too modem­ you wouldn't want to frighten technophobes, or offend the Unabomber (already a victim of our ruthless society). 5.Celebrities/ Fictional Characters/ Current Events: You're usually safe with these because celebrities enjoy free publicity and current events are journalistic- as long as you don't voice an opinion on controversial' issues. Be careful with Hollywood- most of the women are physically appealing (and thus sym­ Got An Opinion? bolic of exploitation), whi le male roles often categorize men as success objects. There are some inoffensive Have an opinion or otherwise? We warmly encourage letters & comments to the editors. examples, however, like Bea Arthur Please, direct all editoral correspondence to: and Alan Aida. That sums it up. Hope you have a Letters to the Editor good time on Halloween- whoops! I Room 802, 623 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605 take it back. Wouldn't want to offend All letters should include your name and phone number. the clinically depressed. Or you can fax us at: 3 12-427-3920 8 FEATURES October 30, 1995 .-,:_ 'The Long Road To Freedom' Chronicles Gay History Subtitled 'The Advocate History Of The Gay And Lesbian Movement,' Unique Exhibit Fits Right Into the City Where The First Advocacy Group Formed By Yasmin Khan als in the United States, that Staff Writer the first gay organization was are born in 1924 in Chicago, and The first traveling exhibi­ through that "America the Beautiful" tion ever created in gay and and n;,., ....~o l was written by a lesbian on a lesbian history makes a timely pasted on train ride from Chicago back stop in Chicago as the city boards to her native Colorado. wraps up its celebration of make it seem These Chicago snippets National Lesbian, Gay and though one were not originally part of the Bisexual Hi story Month. reading a exhibition as Boyer revealed. Even Columbia College ly blown "We provided additional got in vo lved in the celebra­ newspaper materials with a Chicago slant tions with its own National magazin e. to give the exhibit an exciting Coming Out Day on October Though local flavor." II , organi zed by the Lambda exhibition The exhibition also Force. the college's gay, les­ addresses one of the most bian and bisexual student important issues for mfl ny organization. gays and lesbians. That of But homosexuals aren't the acceptance. only ones who can learn from And nothing put the point "The Long Road To Freedom: across more starkly than a The Advocate Hi story of The photograph of the inscription Gay and Lesbian Movement." a on a tombstone of a gay The exhibition is a history les­ scope woul is a Vietnam veteran that read: son for everybody. have added more color and greater degree of awareness "When I was in the military, "We hope to educate both served as a platform for li vely here and for that I must thank they gave me a medal for gays and non-gays," said debate, kudos must go to the the mayor." killing two men. And a dis­ Kevin G. Boyer, board presi­ organi zers for presenting the Mayor Richard M. Daley charge for loving one." dent of Gerber/Hart. the main issue fairly and tastefull y. was reportedly the first politi­ "The Long Road to sponsors of the event. "The It is perhaps this tasteful cian in the United States to Freedom" will be on display first step is getting people to display that kept anti-gay declare a Lesbian Gay and at the Chicago Historical understand that there is a organizations from picketing Bisexual History month in Society at 1601 N. Clark until unique hi story and unique the Chicago Historical October last year. Although Nov. 7. Exhibit hours are culture behind the move­ Society, where the exhibition that bit of information is not 9:30 a.m. to 4 :30 p.m., daily, ment." is being held. part of the exhibition as it except on Saturdays, noon to In that respect, the exhibi­ Bayer however, felt that extends only to 1993, other 5 p.m. The admission price is tion succeeds, primarily there was another reason why interesting snippets include $2 for students wilD, $3 for because it chronicles th e gay there were no public displays the fact that the Gerber/Hart adults and S I for children. movement as it has been doc­ of bigotry and prejudice. archives in Chicago is one of For more information, please umented throughout history. "I feel that these are the the largest archives of call (312)642-4600. The persecutions, the joys, signs of a maturing c ity. gay/lesbian historical materi-

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Street (312) 353-5133 Bulletin and the 50 volumes too. updating the Code of Federal "Last year we got stuck with Regulati ons (the actual code piles o f President Clinton's itself is availible on health-care plan," Cione said. CD-ROM)-all in language Le ftover stock is destroyed, only accountants and lawyers Cione said, explaining that it could read. was just not economically feasi­ But there is also a large stock ble to recycle much o f the of more traditional books. espe­ stock, or to send it back to the ciall y in the history and military U.S. Government Printing science sections. Offi ce (GPO) in Washington, Manager Robert Cionc is D. C. especially proud of the The store is actually th e large-and affordable--collec­ business end of the GPO, Cione tion of posters. said. adding that the Chicago "We've got a lot of stuff here store is the oldest in the nation that people don't realize," he outside of Washington, D. C. A said. sign in front of the store lists If you know any airplane, only 22 cities in the country that ship or military buffs, the store have store locations. Prices are is a great place to get gifts on a low because printers subm it college student's budget. bids on each individual print­ Collections of ten or twel ve ing, with the lowest bidder get­ high-quality lithographs arc ting the contract, Cione said. available for between $ 10 and Furthermore, there is little $ 14. mark-up in price. sin ce the As might be expected, the GPO is not trying to make a store is a treasure-trove of sta­ profit. tistical information, and if they "Basically, the price covers don't have it for you, they can the costs of the book, plus a lit­ get it or tell you where to get it. tle extra to cover library dona­ "We get about 50 calls each tions," Cione said. 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Here are the million dollar expensive to maintain.· The questions: flip side of cutting my hair is I. How can a woman get that this new look works for out of bed and not comb her me, and my honey likes my hair all day? new look. Sandra 2. How can a woman ~o Ladies, finding a look that Taylor rnJC!l~rr a~ into the grocery store wtth works for you can be simple, Faslrion pink SJ.><>nge rollers in her hair but finding a stylist who can (espectally in the 90s)? cut your hair can be difficult. 3. How can a woman cover U nless the stylist cares about ~er hair with a clear plastic your needs and wants. asked two African American W®@W bag and go anywhere looking The cut you see worn by women to participate in this like this? models Katja and Melissa is story and they were unable to If you have the answers to called a bob. It is a strongly show. I didn't forget about my any of these questions please angled, sharp, clean cut. I call sisters' hair. write to me at the Chronicle the bob the "wash and wear" As women, we sho uld think ~@~~00~~~ and let me know. ~, of our hair as our g lory. What you decide to do But beware: If you with your hair is your "What you.decide to do with have a wonderful head business, but please do • • • of half and a beauttful something with it. Don't yo:u._r hru.r ~s your bUSJness, but. cut, you may g ive fall into \he bad hair day . ·I d .....:_ • · h · , another woman an trap- every day. p ease f) S9mewmg Wlt lt.· inferiority complex and Now, I must confess, , you don't want to make I'm one of those women L anyone feel inferior. who hates to comb her ·~ Ladies. we have come hair. But what I did, I cut all of cut because it's so easy to a long way and we all know my locks off ( please don't maintain. how 11 feels to be inferior. you try this). The reason that I The bob can be worn by all Look at us now. we c hoose cut my hair is I was s-i-c-k and women. Speaking of all which hair styles to wear. No tired of waiting all day in a women, I wanted to show a one te lls us what we should do beauty shop, waiting to have diverse group o f women's with our locks. that is our my kmky hair washed and set hair. As a mmority, I some- decis ion. Baby, our hair has for $30 and sometimes $70 a times feel that our group does- come a long way and we have plop. Yes, kinky hair can be n 't gel enough exposure. I a s hort road ahead.

Photos by Jo/111 Karl Bre1111 Models: Left, bottom left and right, Melissa Wendel is a Junior majoring in Management. Below center is Katja Lindy, Senior, Marketing Communication major.

By Sandra K. Taylor were: President John Duff; Alton epitomizes art and Fashion Writtr Harris, chair of Columbia's board taste," Kravitt said. of trustees; Shirley Kravitt, a "He has raised the World famous photographer faculty member in the Arts level of fashion Victor Skrebneski received an Management Department and photography to honorary Doctorate of Art degree special advisor to the Victor fine art. His enor­ from Columbia College Chicago, Skrebneski scholarship; Denise mous talent and on Oct 23. Miller-Clark, director of the col· refinement of all The honor came in conjunc· lege's Museum of Contemporary elements involved tion with a scholarship for Photography; John Mulvany, with his work has Fashion Design, Management chair of the Art and Photography earned him a and Photography established in Department; and Woodie White, unique place in the Skrebneski's name. Columbia vice president of history of photog­ The star studded event took College Relations and raphy". place at the Chicago Culture Development. Kravitt said the Center at Randolph and Guests from the media includ· committee's goal Michigan Avenue. The evening ed Roger Ebert, Gene Siskel, is to create an started with a convocation, a ret· Brenda Butler and Mike Conklin endowment fund rospective of Skrebneski 's work of The Chicago Tribune; Denis of $150,000 which and voice-over testimonials from Gosselin of The Chicago will make possible friends along with a slide show of Tribune Magazine ; Janet Davies a full scholarship their portraits. of WLS-TV; actor/ comedian for students in the Attending from Columbia Aaron Freeman; Walter Jacobson Fashion Design, ofWFLD-TV. Management, Guests from Photography. the Apparel Born in Industry Board 92 included presi­ ~~ic~g~s kin a t~ ~ • Chicago film critic Gene Siskel congratulates photographer Victor Skrebneski on dent Dorothy ed r~h~ S~hoofn of his honorary degree from Columbia College. At left, Skrebneski's self-portrait. Fuller, along the Art Institute International Film Festival were New York 's Fashion Group with fashion and Moholy-Nagy's Institute of both condemned for their International Awards, the 1983 director Susan Design. provocative nudity and hailed for New York Art Directors Club Glick. Skrebneski has been creating their classic beauty. Annual Exhibition Award, the K r a vi t t photographic icons in America Celebrities photographed by Golden Hugo Award at the brought a and Europe for 45 years. His Skrebneski include Fred Astaire Chicago International Film smile to every· work has been published in every and Ginger Rogers. David Bowie Festival, and the Fashion Group one face when major magazine and exhibited in and fman, Audrey Hepburn and of Chicago Award, which estab- she spoke. galleries and museums around Meatloaf. Clients of Skrebneski lished the Skrebneski "Victor the world. Skrebneski's posters include Chane! and Inland Steel. Scholarship Fund for Skrebneski promoting the Chicago His numerous awards include Photography in 1985. 12 FEATURES October 30, 1995 Ethnic Art Can Win You$$$ Students Mash At The Bash

Nov. I is the deadline for By Cristin Monti to ask hard questions," she said. ver hair and what resembled a red Columbia's Ethnic Art Staff Writer Enthusiastic students space suit, admitted he came for Aliage Taqi swarmed the dance floor and the the free food, which was provid- Contest. Folk art, ethnic art, Feuture.r Editor After being rocked by music played nonstop. Others ed by Columbia. religious art and other topics Columbia College's lOth Annual socialized with friends and The Class Bash also featured arc welcomed as entries fo r the Class Bash Dance Party, the • observed the crowd. the Student Showcase, which ran contest. Categories are stated Chicago Hilton's Williford Room " I wanted to show everybody October 16-19 in the Hokin may never be the same. Center. The Showcase on posters and flyers around the About 650 students included live poetry school. with recruiting people for jazz gathered on the third reading and singing per- Submissions should be programs, so l cooperate with floor on Oct. 20 to enjoy formances by Columbia music, dancing, refresh- students, and taped delievered to Rose Anna many high schools. I' ve ments and an opportuni- "highlights" of the Mueller in Liberal Education worked with Evanston ty to explore Columbia's film/video, television on the I Oth floor of the Torco Township in the past." many student organiza- and computer depart- lions. ments, said Kathy Building. Three first pri ze win­ It :S Time To Take Your " I would say it was Giblin, assistant direc- ners will be awarded $400, Medicine: Columbia's Center one of our best Class tor of Academic three second prize winners will for Book and Paper Arts, 218 Bash's," said Madeline Advising. Roman-Vargas, assistant Giblin organized the S. Wabash Ave., is running an receive $200, and three third dean of Student Life and Showcase with academ- prize winners will get $ 100. exhibition on Body and Dance Party coordina- ic advisor Lee Gerstein The contest is sponsored by Medicine through Nov. 18. tor. "I think the students and student producers The Lilly Endowment Grant The exhibition focuses on had a wonderful time." John Dane and Damen Twenty-eight student Smith. According to and The Office of Student Life the Eastern and Western med­ organization tables lined her, the Student and Development. ical traditions. The art show the room. Organization Showcase gave students The Columbia Chronicle displays work from 41 artists. members spoke with an opportunity to per- interested students, and form in front of their wi ll announce the winners on For information on the exhibi­ handed out promotional peers. " Some people Nov. 27. Awards wi ll be pre­ tion, contact Audrey items to recruit new performed original sented Dec. 2. Niffenegger at 3 12-43 1-8612. members. At one of the songs that they had tables, Direct Marketing written, so it's .sort of a Awareness 0 11 Aids: Prep School For Grads: A members targeted all chance to get audience student workshop designed for Columbia's Natio nal Aids Columbia students. reaction," Giblin said. grad students will run Nov. I Awareness Day is scheduled "Direct marketing is The Dance Party was Interested students consider­ for Nov. 3 1. The event is spon­ a growing field that can the grand finale of employ anybody," said Columbia's lOth ing the graduate program will sored by Student Life and Jeff Kogan, marketing Annual Class Bash, and, hear about the do's and don'ts Development and will held in major and Direct judging from the reac- of graduate school at the the lobby of the Wabash build­ Marketing club member. Some studen~ came to the class bash on Oct. 20 in lion of students, it was a "We're here because we full costume, hke the Madonna clone shown here. hit. Student Development ing. If you have questions want everybody to know " It's the only rune- Workshop. The discussion will about the HIV virus and its about it." a little bit of glamour," said tion we have all year where be in room 308 in the Wabash effects on people come and Senior Gail Gainer represent- Nicole Wootten, a fashion design everyone can participate and ed Latter Rain, a support group major who created a stir when dance," said j unior Trina learn something valuable. It Building. The workshop is for artists that "explores the inter- she walked in wearing a club kid- Averette. sponsored by Academic might save your life. pretation of all faiths through the esque silver dress, platform shoes Freshman Amy Jarvis Advising. Students Rallying Together: arts." and pigtails. expressed the opinion of most in Copia Jazz Artist: Columbia Students wi II soon be able to "We're here to let students Others, like Wootten's friend attendance, stating "I' ll be back know that they have a safe place Lucas Gamlin, who sported sil- next year." music instructor Orbet Davis mingle in the spirit of will be trumpeting music with Columbia and have fun at the the assistance of other talented Student Confere nce, Dec. l-3 musicians on Nov. 3 at the Fine and Dec. 8-10. The Student Arts Department of Evanston Life and Development is spon­ Township Hi gh School, 1600 soring the affair and will be the Dodge Ave. An Evening with one to contact for the location Copia Jazz Recording Artist of the conference, presenting Orbet Davis and Strings another perfect opportunity for Attached will be covered by students to meet new students. Black E ntertainment If you have any evellls, Television's J azz Central. birthdays, wedding announce­ "I am honored to perform ments, etc., please contact me the concert," said Davis. " l am at ext. 5432. They will be men­ a clinician and workshop artist, tioned in my next column. as well as trumpeter. I work

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