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^.! ; : anFra^ ^'*--.-^ - o^ *.4 * Ft VOL. 100 ISSUE 19 APRIL 1.2004 $4.01 Promoting Awareness and Perspective: Disabilities Week KATHLEEN EMMA and related issues that the characters must StaffWriter face. A discussion regarding disabilities will follow. This week USF celebrates its third The week concludes with keynote annual Disabilities Awareness Week. speaker Michela Alioto-Peir, the newly Rebecca Raffle, one of Senate's Students appointed San Francisco Supervisor, who with Disabilities Representatives promises will speak in McLaren 250 at 4 p.m. on the best-organized week to date. "We're Friday, Apr. 2. Alioto-Pier is paralyzed trying to set a standard," Raffle said. from the waist down and will talk about Tom Merrell of Academic Support her career and experiences as a person with Services explained that the American disabilities. Disabilities Association describes a dis­ In addition to organizing Disabilities ability as something that limits one of the Awareness Week, disability advocates on major life functions. Whether through an campus are constantly looking for ways to actual physical disability such as blindness, make USF a more disability-friendly cam­ or a learning disability such as Attention pus. For example, Raffle has been working Deficit Disorder, "these limit anything you to ensure that students with disabilities need to do in order to get through life," feel comfortable using the campus shuttle, Merrell said. which is meant for those who need assis­ The main goal of the week is "specifi­ tance getting around. Merrell and the cally to raise awareness to students, staff Disabilities office will be moved up to and faculty alike about the important role Lone Mountain in the future and Merrell disabilities plays on campus," Raffle said. is working to try to create an easier layout Tom Merrell, who is helping with the so students can access the center more eas­ week, added, "The week is to promote ily, perhaps through a ramp. awareness of disabilities but also provide perspective of what it is like to have a dis­ ability." This perspective was present Tuesday Disability Awareness Week Mar. 30, at a discussion panel in UC 400. Ifyou missed the Tuesday and A variety of students with disabilities, and Wednesday events, don't worry—you can one without, shared their successful school still participate: experience at USF and difficulties they had to overcome. Apr. 1, Thursday (that's today) Wednesday, Mar. 31 in the UC Film, "Finding Nemo" Faculty Lounge, the Career Services Harney 232 Center and Student Disability Services presented a workshop: "How and When to Disclose Your Disability in the Hiring Process." Tom Merrell said this workshop Apr. 2, Friday was especially helpful for seniors who will Lecture by Michela Alioto-Peir be looking for jobs. "Having a disability McLaren 250 shouldn't set someone apart," Merrell said. 4 p.m. The theme for this year's Disability Awareness Week is to include everyone in USF services to persons with disabilities the USF community. All posters advertis­ ing the events include a message at the comply with Section 504 of the bottom asking those who need accommo­ Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title III dations to any events to call the Student ofthe Americans with Disabilities Act Disability Services office at (415) 422- of 1990 (Fogcutter Student Handbook, 2613. 2003-2004). Disability Awareness Week will also feature a film. Today, the movie "Finding For more information, please contact Nemo" will be presented in Harney 232 at Student Disability Services at (415) 6 p.m. The movie focuses on disabilities 422-2613 (UC 310). The Xiuhcoat Aztec Dancers, led by Miguel Martinez, performed at the Esther Madriz Celebration Dinner held in the McLaren Complex Thursday Mar. 24. Esther Madriz was a sociology professor dedicated to social justice and AIDS awareness. She died of ovarian cancer in November 2001.

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Promoted to Full Professor: On-Campus Dining Offers Convenient fobs Martin Claussen, History Noriko Nagata, Modern 6c Classical JILLIAN NGUYEN Languages StaffWriter David Wolber, Computer Science Stephen Zunes, Politics The food service workers on campus are made up of James Shaw, College of Professional both ordinary students as well as employees who chose Studies this path as their career, each of whom serve hundreds Sally Higgins, School of Nursing of students everyday. Kathleen Jonson, School of Education Bon Appetit is an easy place of employment for on- Josh Davis, School of Law (and campus students because of its convenient location and advanced to tenure) scheduling flexibility. Some students are also happy with the pay. "The pay is really good—no matter how many Advanced to Tenure: hours I work, [the pay] is still good," said Stephanie Rev. John Koeplin, S.J., School of Stowers, a Crossroads deli employee. Business and Management Other students think that they should be getting paid a lot more for the work they have to do. "There is Promoted to Associate Professor and a lot of stocking and the work is very monotonous," said Advanced to Tenure: Halley Farrell, a Market employee. But she did agree Gregory Benson, Computer Science about the flexibility of the job. "The convenient location Brandon Brown, Physics and flexible hours attracted my attention when I was William Karney, Computer Science applying for this job." But she said if it weren't for the RICK PAN/FOGHORN Dorothy Kidd, Media Studies convenience, she would not be working at Bon Appetit. Shirley McGuire, Psychology It seems many ofthe non-student employees at Bon Bon Appetit Cashier Fernando Jaques helps a customer in Market. "Being a cashier is stressful," he said. Julio Moreno, History Appetit enjoy their jobs and don't find them boring. "I Vijaya Nagarajan, Theology 6c Religious enjoy the atmosphere; it's always very energetic here," Studies said Jason Clark, sous chef at Market. "The worst part don't have a problem with the service at Bon Appetit But others get frustrated with the service at the on- Lisa Wagner, Psychology about working at Bon Appetit is when it gets busy. And dining spots. Many said Crossroads was the best place campus dining spots. "The long lines sometimes makes Brian Werner, Economics it gets busy," added Clark. to dine on campus because of the atmosphere and me want to put my food back, and the slow-paced Greg DeBourgh, School of Nursing Many Bon Appetit employees primarily chose to friendly environment. "Crossroads workers seem to put workers who cause the long lines make me late for Mary St. Jonn-Seed, School of Nursing work for this company because of its benefits and its a smile on my face in times of distress," said Mary Jane class," said Michelle McMahon, a junior psychology Carol Graham, School of Business and pay. "I chose Bon Appetit over other companies because Almeda, junior psychology major. major. Management they pay well and they had a good package plan for us," And although freshman nursing major Hillary Bon Appetit frequently passes out surveys and Judith Pace, School of Education Clark said. Pasamore said the food may not be good all the time, questionnaires to students asking their preference on a Some employees chose Bon Appetit because of its she added that "the service is always great at variety of things hoping to provide students with the Promoted to Librarian: reputation. "[Bon Appetit] is the best food company, Crossroads." types of food and service they want, but at least one stu­ Randall Souther, Library [and] they serve good food," said Sukchai Some students were sympathetic toward the chefs dent is unsure of how helpful these have been. "They Parkeenvincha, a chef at Market. "There is a lot of food and cooks serving students at the Market. "I feel really have questionnaires that they make us fill out, but they Promoted to Associate Librarian: and variety to choose from. This company is better than bad that [the employees of Bon Appetit] have to serve never seem to care about our responses," said Eric Sherise Kimura, Library [Sodexho]." college students all day long because we're a pain," said Rivera, a freshman politics major. It also seems most students who eat on campus Julian Leiserson, a sophomore psychology major.

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PO Box 13106. Bridgeport. CT 06673-3106 ©2004 MasterCard International Incorporated All Rights Reserved Sponsor MasterCard International Incorporated 2000 Purchase Street Purchase NY 10577 Promoter Protect Support Team Inc 100 Mill Plain Road Danburv. CT 06811 _ behind the podium Argentinian Activist The Problem: both the top and bottom parts of Add San Francisco's fickle the window, making them a little RORY BROWN Mayo: Three Decades of Resistance," spring weather to Lone tricky to operate. However, the StaffWriter coincides with the second week of the Mountain's third floor windows parts to fix the problem are all Perfoming Arts and Social Justice that do not shut properly, and available and Facilities can repair students are left cold and wet, them quickly if students call On Wednesday, Nora Cortinas, pres­ Program's production of "The Doll finding it hard to concentrate in (415) 422-6464 and report the ident of the Mothers of the Plaza de Hospital." classes. room numbers. Mayo, will speak at Presentaton Theater. Cortinias' speech will correspond to the Cortinas' lecture, "Mothers de Plaza de general themes of "The Doll Hospital," "The windows don't shut all directed by Prof. Roberto Varea. The play, the way and when the wind Who's responsible: Glenn which concluded its run at USF last week, blows through; it's cold and Loomis, director of Facilities will run April 7, 8, and 9 at the BRAVA! annoying," said Kristi Reardon, a Management CORRECTIONS Theater Center at 2781 24th St. sophomore politics major. "It's intense, exciting, and a huge chal­ Reardon added that the situation worsens when it rains because We at the San Francisco Foghorn lenge," said Varea. "We get to insert the uni­ "water drips into the room, leav­ Want to report strive to maintain a publication that versity within the cultural landscape of the ing a mess." is fair, balanced and accurate. city at large." something? On April 9, preceding closing night of The actual windows are the play, Cortinias will speak at 5 p.m. only six or eight years old, said If you find accuracy problems in To report something that is bro­ MATT CRAIG/FOGHORN any aspect ofthe paper, please send before the BRAVA Theater Center audi­ Glenn Loomis, director of Facilities Management. But ken and needs to be fixed on corrections to ence. This window in a Gillson Hall dorm does not shut while the removable sections of campus, please email your tips [email protected] or call "I'm looking forward to sharing our properly. It is an example of USF's many dysfunc­ the windows have all been to Fix It writer Kathleen Emma (415) 422-6122. work with [Cortinias] and the community," tional windows. said Varea. "Everyone involoved is excited recently replaced, the outside at [email protected] and honored." frame is still the original from the 1930s. Loomis said some of or call (415) 422-5333. the older frames have levers on Walt Disomy News "' \' ';ft•• * formerly the %SD FrsDclsc© Fo^horD® ^orfl 1 2004 Separated at Birth Dalai Lama Ain't Got Y w#i* the pretty one," says embittered NothiiV on Danson KATRINA MALACHOWSKI to me," continued Privett. StaffWriter Danson has been featured in more brother and Foghorn Production Manager than 20 films and starred in several TV Tuesday afternoon, in a small but shows during his long career, and it was clear that Privett was a fan of Danson's JIMMY TICKLES I was the pretty one." poignant ceremony, University of San Francisco President Rev. Stephen A. entire catalog of work. StaffWriter Even since discovering his connection with "I was moved by the way Danson American Idol winner Clay Aiken, Fettin remains sen­ Privett, S.J., bestowed an honorary degree in Fine Arts upon actor Ted Danson. introduced the concept of same sex parent­ After numerous cases of being mistaken for Clay sitive on the subject of his famous brother. "I should be Danson, 64, is best known for his role ing to the world in his seminal films, Aiken, Foghorn Production Manager Chris Fettin says famous. I tried out for American Idol the first season as the womanizing bartender Sam Malone "Three Men and a Baby" and "Three Men he became "more than just a little suspicious" about his and that bimbo Paula Abdul told me I had the voice of on the long-running sitcom Cheers. and a Little Lady, " said Privett. "Though true heritage. After several calls home and a review of a mongoose. He was the one that wasn't wanted. He "Danson's life work has been overshad­ the films were not geared toward homosex­ his birth records, Fettin discovered that he was in fact a should be living on the streets with the gutter hikes like owed by one successful job. He is more ual partners, the content encouraged men blood relative of Aiken. "My parents put him up for the rest ofthe orphans." than Sam Malone," said Privett. "People to find a place in the home as fathers and adoption at birth. They thought that two of me would Despite this twist of bitter irony, Fettin remains have long overlooked the positive influence caretakers." just be too much to handle," said Fettin. "But now that confident that his day will come. "Hopefully by telling that Danson has on our society." Danson was overwhelmed with emo­ I've seen the baby pictures, I can say with certainty that my story, I will get the glory I deserve. I dont even own tion while listening to Privett's opening a flat iron and look at this hair." Danson, who grew up in Flagstaff Arizona near a Hopi Indian reservation, statements. "Earning such immense recog­ moved to California to attend Stanford nition from an esteemed Jesuit institution University. It was there he discovered act­ makes me so happy," said Danson. "There ing and soon transferred to Carnegie- are so many things to learn through faith at Mellon University in Pennsylvania to pur­ an institution like this. Here were talking sue his dreams. Following his studies about spirituality, something uplifting to Danson relocated to Los Angeles, where he the world. And it's a wonderful message, studied at the Actor's Studio under Dan [the Jesuit Mission], because we're all in Fauci before landing the lead role on this together, what you do matters. We all Cheers in 1982. can change the world." "I want to point out that, unlike many A small group of Danson's dedicated famous actors, Danson has used his celebri- fans waited outside of Privett's office, hop­ to better his community," said Privett. ing to catch a glimpse of the star as he % y founding the American Oceans dashed towards his black limo after the cre- Campaign and fighting to clean up the mony. Junior business major Baya Mibi beaches of California, he has made himself anxiously waited near his limo, hoping for a model we should all admire." an autograph. "Cheers was the backbone of Danson is active in lobbying politi­ my childhood," said Mibi. "My favorite cians in Washington D.C, where he has episode was the one where Sam goes to the been seen following Senators into elevators fertility clinic because he was worried he to drive his points home. Because of his was impotent, I mean, the man is not only continued efforts, the OAC is now a real hilarious, he's fine!" Mibi wasn't able to get force in American politics. her autograph, but admitted that she feels "Danson has also challenged the con­ honored to attend a school that recognizes cepts of race in today's society, said Privett. comedic genius. "He and Whoopi Goldberg were one of Junior media studies major Brenden the first high-profile mixed race couples, Bock was excited about the ceremony, but and this example broke the barrier for missed it due to class. "It's about time that many others, both in and out of somebody recognized the immense talent Hollywood." that Ted Danson has," said Brock. Privett went on to detail the bravery it took for Danson to make his now infamous Danson now joins The Dalai Lama, Sen. appearance in blackface on the Friar's Club Diane Feinstein, and Robert MacNeil in Roast of then girlfriend Goldberg. the ranks of USF's many honorary degree "His appearance in blackface outraged holders. 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Y/FOGH0RN STREET TALK NOEL DUPEN wre StaffWriter Everyone who reads the Foghorn has probably noticed our ongoing feature, "Street Talk," where we probe the minds of ordinary Wrudents and find out their take on the news. But what is "Street Talk" really about? It deserves a clos­ er look. What do you think about the recent proliferation of "Street Talk" in The Foghorn?

"God, those people are so ugly! Where do "It's really entertaining. I always find time to you dig them up? This school needs a seri­ look at it every week. My favorite part is ous makeover...stat!" where the people say what their turn-ons are. Vicki Vale We're talking about Yank magazine, right?" Graduate Victor Guerrero School of Ed-Exercise and Sports Science Senior MATT CRA1G/FOGI lORN Philosophy Cut out this picture of the Lone Mountain stairs and keep it in your memory book; it will never be the same again. USF is going to turn these classic brick steps into a wonderful ride that will only cost you $2. What's getting wrecked: a book of 50 tickets for $75. The University In order to make money, one needs to feels this is quite a deal and will truly benefit spend money, which is exactly what USF's the students. Project Management is planning. To pay for For those who get hungry while waiting the extensive renovations to Campion Hall for the tram, concession stands will be set up and Lone Mountain, the University will be and will sell bagels, soda, and the amusement tearing down the historic Lone Mountain park staple: rainbow cotton candy. This proj­ stairs and installing two 30-seater trams, sim­ ect is expected to reach completion by Fall ilar to those found at amusement parks. 2004. The tram will run back and forth every two minutes, eliminating the hassle, strain, Want to report something? and breathlessness that come with such To report something that is perfectly function­ intense climbing exercise. In order to gener­ ate revenue for future construction projects, it al and needs to be broken on campus, please is anticipated that students will be charged $2 email your tips to Wreck It writer Kathleen per ride. For those who make excessive trips Emma at [email protected] "We have a paper? up and down Lone Mountain, a special pay­ or call (415) 422-5333. "Personally, I don't feel comfortable with people's ment plan will be created so students can buy Lola Leon pictures and ideas going to print. It is an invasion Freshman of privacy. I would never allow a Foghorn writer to publish my face or what I have to say." DISCLAIMER: We at the Foghorn take April Fool's Day Monty Calvo seriously. This page, the editorial and our fabulous Fromm Institute Student Business Ethics redesign were fabricated by the genius minds ofour staff. OPINION San Francisco Foghorn • APRIL 1, 2004 §>m% Jfraitrigts Jfagfcp&m FREEDOM & FAIRNESS The Real Pop Secret

Smile, kids! The Wonderful World of Disney has finally branched out to the University of San Francisco! In a meeting last week, Disney executives decided that the Foghorn would be a nice litde addition to their already awesome collection of affiliates. The Foghorn will now be called Walt Disney News. When the staff of the newspaper heard that Disney wanted to buy us, we were ecstatic! It's not every day that a multi-billion dollar company that isn't Microsoft offers to buy you. Now we know that some of you might be gasping as you read this. We at the Foghorn have always taken a firm stance against corporate America. But now, we realize that we have outgrown these chidisn, rad­ ical views. We at the former Foghorn are excited and optimistic about the new horizons that have spread before us as a result ofour new cor­ porate environment. Rest assured that we will do our best to assimilate into the exemplary corporate culture with which we are now affiliated. SAMUEL COffTEZ SHARKEY/FOGHORN Some important changes will be taking place, and we feel it is our journalistic duty to bring you the good news. Speaking of news, that stays on too long and burns the entire bag of Albertson's brand was stocked near the bot­ section will be retided Tomorrowland. This will better reflect the sec­ sweet buttery goodness, possibly setting off tom of the shelf, out of the customer's direct tion's mission to provide unbiased coverage of Disney's bright future of another fire alarm. Two, if burned popcorn eye sight. However, the largest pack of continual benevolent expansion into all sectors ofthe media. The Scene is a personal taste, one then finds the pop­ Albertson's brand offered only had six packs. section, soon to become Fantasyland, will keep children of all ages corn can make less than three passes around Near the middle of the shelf, I saw a ten- updated on the latest sequels, soundtracks, parades and TV shows in the the room before it is cashed. And thirdly, pack of Orville-Redenbacher for $6.99. A works at Disney and its affiliate corporations. We will be replacing most fearfully, before even putting it in the decent price, but I held on for something Sports with Adventureland and detailing the exciting exploits of the microwave, one realizes he or she has been less. I then saw the prize: a ten-pack of Pop Dons and friends. duped into purchasing a "snack size" bag by Secret for $5.49. A dollar fifty may not the scourge of product misrepresentation, The Opinion section, however,will toddle off to Never Never Land. seem like much, but for the important Pop Secret. We know that everyone thinks that Disney affiliates are the happiest things, it can add up. I grabbed the box of places on earth, and that's all the opinion you need to have. As for the When I recendy price-shopped for pop­ Pop Secret and ran to the check-out line, photography and artwork that has been featured in previous issues, all corn at our local Albertson's, I did not happy with my discovery. the photographers and artists have been fired and replaced by Roy immediately shy away from Pop Secret's It was not until later that weekend that I Disney's team of animators. Ofcourse the current photographers will be bright yellow and blue packaging. I was discovered my fateful mistake, and recog­ upset. But you can't bite the hand that feeds you, or that puts toner in familiar with the product's semi-popular nized I now owned ten "snack-size" bags of your copy machine. advertising campaign, featuring the star Pop Secret. The phrase was written devious­ - The executives at Disney thought that since they paid such a large power of Clarissa's (who explained it all, see ly on the top of the box, written in plainly sum (actually, it was about $35) to acquire us, we needed to come up mid-90s Nickelodeon) TV father, and had a colored normal set font with the words + with some way to turn a profit. Henceforth the Foghorn—er, the Walt generally positive consumption history with "snack size" less than one inch tall. I had Disney News—office will be transformed into a miniature theme park. CAITLIN ROSS Pop Secret. However, given that several never heard of a "snack-size" bag of popcorn, Admission will be only $60. Commemorative T-shirts will be avadable Columnist things hold a higher financial priority than let alone a company trying to pass them off in six bright colors for only $30, and refreshments ranging from Dippin' )opcorn on an already extremely limited col- as a bulk value. As I researched this issue Dots to Churros will be served at the former Opinion Editor's desk. A scene that is quickly becoming all too Eege student budget, price stood almost sin­ further, I discovered that several of my peers Every hour on the hour the section editors will do a choreographed common on the USF campus: one comes gularly as the deciding factor behind my at USF had fallen for this same deceitful dance sequence, while they sing songs written by the Elton John/Phil home from the library after a long, hard final purchase. product misrepresentation. I write this in Collins dream team. night of studying, when the unstoppable While standing at the Albertson's pop­ order to warn my fellow Foghorn readers of We at the Foghorn—er, Walt Disney News—zre very excited about urge of a popcorn craving rushes over. corn section, I was visually assaulted by at this crisis. our new situation. There are so many benefits to being controlled by a Walking over to the prudently purchased least five brands of microwavable popcorn, in Though we must look to slightly higher corporation. No longer do we have to worry about money and the munchie shelf, one grabs a bag of extra but­ addition to Pop Secret. Financially, buying prices, I urge students to purchase a different expenses that make running an objective newspaper in the public inter­ ter Pop Secret, presses the ingenious "pop­ popcorn in bulk makes more sense, so I brand. In order to defeat Pop Secret, the est such a drag. We are delighted and honored to join the ranks of corn" button, sits back and lets the wafting zeroed in packs of eight or more. As I opcorn eaters of USF must unite, for we Disney's many distinguished affiliates. aroma fill the room with joy. began to compare prices, I immediately Eave nothing to lose but our hunger. But alas, at this point, one of three looked at the Albertson's brand. Happy April Fool's Day! things invariably goes horribly awry. One, Historically, Albertson's brand products have Ross is a freshman politics and English major. for some reason, the "popcorn button", which been significantly less expensive than their has never failed in a time of need before, name brand counterparts. As usual, the

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Shoresh Alaudini Faculty Advisor social justice is not actively being discussed in losophy of education and my own value sys­ The Center for Teaching Excellence and Staff Illustrator these classes. tem. Social Justice truly addresses the issues involv­ About a year ago I learned about the The Acting Dean Larry Brewster of the ing justice in students' lives and realities. As The San Francisco Foshorn is the official student newspaper Advertising matter printed herein is solely for informational Center for Teaching Excellence and Social School of Education along with other School much as the General Teacher Education pro­ ol the University' ot ban Francisco and is sponsored by tne purposes. 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Photo Illustration by Chinyere Atufunwa The Divisiveness of The Pledge of Allegiance

allegiance in school uncalled for. Today, the From what I remember in elementary Supreme Court has stated that the constitution­ school and high school, the pledge of allegiance ality of the infamous phrase in the Pledge of never offended me. However, the word "God" in Allegiance will be closely examined, and a deci­ the pledge reminded me that there was a flaw in sion will be made early this summer. the creed that my classmates and I recited every As of now, the pledge itself is not being dis­ morning. I believe this flaw undermined the puted. However, if such a phrase remains in value of the pledge, because it just brought to the pledge, it will remain constitutionally ille­ mind that we live in a society that is not com­ gitimate, despite the support many people show pletely free of refigious bias. As a strong sup­ for such a religious phrase. Personally, as a non- porter of democracy and free thought, I believe religious person, I am not offended by the that the refigious content in such a creed under­ pledge of allegiance, but I have litde respect for mines American values rather than upholds this creed until all religious connotations are them. Even though many individuals argue that removed. This phrase does violate the separa­ the word "God' reflects the Judeo-Christian tion between church and state. It was inserted influence in mainstream American culture, during a time of religious fanaticism and global what happens to the many Americans who do tension towards supposed atheistic communists. not uphold Judeo-Christian values? ERIC RIVERA Now that the Cold War is over, it is more than If religious people think that the word Columnist necessary to remove this phrase from the "God" can represent any ultimate truth, they are pledge. completely wrong. The origin of this word is One of today's most controversial political Although many people argue that the 100 percent religious. The only reason why they issues is the constitutionality of the phrase phrase "under God" is appropriate because put such a high value on the word is because "under God" in the pledge of allegiance. Debate 'God" can mean anything people want the word they hold God to be the ultimate being. If these over the pledge has always existed, but now it to mean, I have witnessed that the people who people argue that "God" can mean anything, appears a man by the name of Michael Newdow usually support this claim are very religious then we could also argue that this word can be will bring the issue before the Supreme Court. themselves. Among my friends, those who sup­ replaced by "ultimate truth" or "supreme value," According to MSNBC, Newdow is an port the word "God" in the pledge of allegiance for instance. Such terms are free of religious atheist father who did not want his daughter to are usually Christian people. Of course, some­ connotations and even the non-religious, athe­ recite a creed he did not find appropriate or one who is very refigious will feel comfortable ists and agnostic hold values which they revere legitimate. In order to understand why so many with the word 'God because such a word rep­ as supreme. people do not consider the pledge of allegiance resents an ultimate truth to them and a highly In essence, it is crucial for the validity ofthe constitutional, it is necessary to explain how the valued tenet; but what about Americans who are pledge of allegiance to have the word "God" controversial phrase "under God" was incorpo­ non-Christian, non-religious, atheist, or agnos­ removed in the near future. I am hopeful that rated in to the pledge. tic? the Supreme Court will uphold true American In 1954, Congress added this phrase out of As a non-religious person, such a word has values and declare the controversy within pledge the anti-communist sentiment that arose during no meaning for me and it only belittles the of allegiance unconstitutional. As Americans, the Cold War. Since 1945, many people have pledge that I would like to uphold as an we should uphold values that all Americans can argued that this phrase violates the separation American. However, I am is hopeful that the agree on as a nation, and not values that are only between church and state. In 2002, the ninth refigious connotations within the pledge will be honored by a few. U.S Circuit Court of Appeals did find the removed once again and that all Americans will phrase "under God" unconstitutional and feel comfortable with the pledge of allegiance River is a freshman politics major. deemed the practice of reciting the pledge of was before 1954.

The Institutionalized Concept of an Eye for an Eye

unjust and flawed acts that can be committed by our The controversial subject of abolishing capital pun­ cent beings have been taken away by means of elec­ American justice system. ishment may be closer to being resolved if the cur­ trocution, lethal injection and several other disturb­ The past governor of California Gray Davis rent governor wisely uses his authority and adheres ing methods. Indeed, the National Coalition to had absolute authority within the jurisdiction ofthe to a moratorium. Although stated simply, such Abolish the Death Penalty quotes Supreme Court state to grant a moratorium on the death penalty. A arguments lie at the very heart of why numerous Justice William J. Brennan Jr. on their website. In moratorium refers to placing a hold on capital pun­ people are in complete opposition of capital punish­ 1994, he made the following statement: "Perhaps ishment in the land, as well as reviewing the case in ment. , the bleakest fact of all is that the death penalty is detail to see if the execution should still stand. A The past governor of Illinois, George Ryan, left imposed not only in a freakish and discriminatory great number of individuals and organizations, such his mark on the nation in this new century when he manner, but also in some cases upon defendants as Californians for a Moratorium on Executions, stated that capital punishment is "arbitrary and who are actually innocent." Truly, his words plainly have devoted an invaluable amount of time and capricious, and therefore immoral." As a result, he and brilliantly depict the great fallacy that capital effort into collecting signatures for petitions that "... pardoned four Illinois death-row inmates who punishment is accepted by society. will be presented to the governor. For example, had been convicted on false evidence and commut­ Thanh Le's last statement to the slain man's about a year and a half before Davis was ousted ed to life in prison the sentences of the other 167 wife was "I can't take back what happened. I hope from office, he received over 75,000 signatures of death row inmates" (We the People). As a political my death will replace the hatred ... with love tor concerned Californians that recognized how utterly authority, he was audacious enough to publicly each other." The distressing reality that comes with wrong executions are. One who supports the mora­ vocalize his opinion of the death penalty; nothing the death penalty is that this act must surely be torium can sign petitions like the one Californians like this had ever occurred in American history. As committed with great hatred, anger and unwavering DANIELA LOPEZ-GARCIA for a Moratorium on Executions presents This par­ such, such an event inspires awe. rage dwelling within those who so desire to deliber­ Columnist ticular petition presents the following three reasons No matter which approach one takes regarding ately take the life of another in pursuit of justice. why a moratorium is necessary in California: the issue of the death penalty, he or she will cer­ Gandhi once stated "An eye for an eye, and soon the whole world is blind." Taking the fife of another Just vengeance ... is such a concept truly possi­ tainly understand how flawed and truly wrong it is. individual because of a crime he or she committed ble? After all, the phrase alone contradicts itself. 1) There is a risk of executing innocent persons; 2) there After reviewing cases, one will have agreater under­ never brings justice. Rather, we as a society only fur­ How can revenge ever be fair? And particularly, is discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, nation­ standing of this violent approach. To begin with, ther lose ourselves on our quest to find vengance in how can retribution be rationalized when it takes al origin, geography, or economic status, and 3) unfair every year, 4.5 people are convicted of capital crimes the supposed name of justice. How much longer the form of executing an individual? An event that and unreliable death sentences are caused by inadequate who are actually not guilty. Furthermore, since the must it be until our whole world finally recognizes occurred on Mar. 23 in McAlester, Oklahoma made representation by defense counsel and/or improper and death penalty was reinstated in 1972, over 100 peo­ its own wrongdoings in slaughtering individuals? me once again revisit this very idea. arbitrary conduct by the police and prosecution. ple have been released after having been erroneous­ ly convicted. Sadly, it is often too late when such How much longer will it be until our whole world Hung Thanh Le, 37, was executed by lethal innocence is revealed. For example, on Aug. 2, is blind? injection last Tuesday. The government of a land This excerpt from a sample petition by 1994, a guiltless Robert Nelson Drew was put to where he came to pursue a more just and free life Californians for a Moratorium on Executions clear­ death by the state of Texas. Alas, the state "... Lopez Garcia is a freshman politics and theology major. finally killed this self-confessed murderer of a fel­ ly identifies three concrete points that I, along with refused to give [him] a new hearing, even after low Vietnamese refugee. In 1992, Thanh Le mur­ many others, absolutely agree with. I highly encour­ another man signed an affidavit in which he con­ dered a man; in 2004, a decade following that fate­ age all USF students, faculty and staff to continue in fessed to the murder and exonerated Drew" ful event, his own life was unjusdy taken away. The efforts to enact a moratorium. As members of soci­ (ncap.org). This horrible reality is too common for death penalty, in my opinion, is one of the most ety, it is our duty to promote a more just world. To begin on this life-long mission, one must persevere. many unfortunate souls. Indeed, the fives of inno­ SCENE San Francisco Foghorn APRIL 1, 2004 Kayaking Around the Bay

,n all-day nature trip around the Drake Estero wetlands offers a first-hand view of at the natural wonders of the Bay Area. Available to students, the trip is a satisfying step away from the city.

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VRINDA NORMAND whale anatomy. Laura Brands, one of our naturalist have explored this wild place without the smooth Below us, bat rays glided along the sandy bot­ StaffWriter guides and a yoga teacher at USF Koret, explained convenience of a kayak. tom, small leopard sharks dodged within eel grass that scientists can obtain valuable information about The absence of noise pollution from highways beds, and giant sea slugs the sjze of large bananas The shallow wetlands of Drake's Estero in West the health and habitats of these giant mammals from and motorboats created a remarkably serene setting, slimed in shallow pools. In an oddly appropriate ges­ Marin County are so removed from human develop­ just their bellies. allowing one to relax to the diverse chorus of bird- ture, Brands held up her red-stained hands (from her ment that a dead whale can decompose the way The flesh had also been eaten away by turkey songs and the delicious silence of sunlight. wet leather gloves), telling us the slugs exude a red nature intended, that is, without offending people vultures, seagulls, fish, invertebrates and detritivores Despite the soreness in my arms and shoulders dye when a spot on their backs is pressed. 4 with the sight and stench of rotting flesh. -tiny organisms that eat and recycle dead material. from paddling, I relished the weightlessness ofbeing Along our eight-mile route through the estuary, From about a mile away, I thought the gray This 30-foot-long animal served as a super-sized inside a kayak for the first time. I felt more like a curious harbor seals poked their heads up. I never mound rising from the water s surface was an oddly entree for the entire ecosystem ofthe estuary, replen­ duck bobbing on the surface - tiny before the wide got close enough to get a good picture, but the smooth rock formation. Then one of the guides ishing the food chain from the bottom up. expanse ofthe water flanked on both sides by sturdy, friendly creatures seemed to follow us, occasionally casually mentioned that it was a beached sperm In more populated areas, public services will rounded cliffs. giving away their presence with a whiskered nose or whale that had been dead for a couple of weeks. normally bury dead whales in the sand. But in this A brief drizzle fell just after launching but only a chubby tailfin. On this all-day kayak expedition, led by a secluded estuary, the animal benefited most by just added to the exhilaration of gliding through the We saw surf scooters, plump round-bodied birds Sausalito-based Sea Trek Kayaking Center, my fel­ staying where it was. The occasional kayaker might choppy ripples, paddling hard against the wet wind a bit larger than ducks, from the grassy beach where low urbanites and I witnessed the remarkable work­ cringe at the smell for a few minutes, but will ulti­ and incoming tide. My fingers became stiff with we stopped midway to rest and have lunch. They ings of an uninterrupted ecosystem and spotted mately appreciate the novelty of the sight. cold inside damp gloves, but my pulse quickened at gave us a good laugh as they squeaked and dived in wildlife that never would have ventured to the nois­ the sight of thousands of raindrops breaking the the water Tike clumsy cannonballs. ier San Francisco coastline, just an hour-and-a-half Exploring the estuary water's surface, like tiny glass beads bouncing on a At the end of day, I hauled my boat ashore with drive away. Under cloudy morning skies hinting at the shiny metal plate. the last bit of strength in my back. My socks were threat of rain, we wound through the mountain soggy and my hair was frizzy, but I couldn't have Whale of a discovery roads of Point Reyes National Park, turned onto a Wildlife under water been more content. By some morbid (yet intellectual) curiosity, I gravel pathway leading to an oyster farm and parked Our colorful fleet angled across the estuary and was compelled to paddle closer to the corpse of the on a small beach at the easternmost tip of the estu­ headed toward the edge of the cliffs, which were Laura Brands will be organizing two student trips whale. As the tip of my kayak approached within ary. A carpet of ruddy-colored pickleweed bordered richly layered with vegetation. As we slowed our through Sea Trek Kayaking Center: Kayaking in the one foot of the bloated carcass, I nervously stroked a gently lapping shore, right where the tides of the pace, we spotted tiny birds hopping on branches and San Francisco Bay around Sausalito on Sunday, April backwards to circle the creature, careful not to run Pacific Ocean meet freshwater streams. squirrels dodging into miniature caves. 25 from 12-3p.m. and, during the full moon, on into it. At this distance, the aroma of old garbage "It's about as wild as you're going to get this "I could go four times as slow and never get Saturday, May 1 from 7-10p.m. and skunk spray rudely signaled the presence of close to the city," noted Trig Vander-Hiden, an bored," Brands said, calling our attention to the Prices fir both trips are $50 per person (normally $65). death, and upon closer observation I noticed that the advertising designer from San Francisco who, like many different species of birds flying above, includ­ Call 332-8494 for reservations or visit body had been gutted, exposing the ribs on one side. most ofthe 10 other guests is new to the sport. Her ing majestic birds of prey like peregrine falcons, red- www.seatrekkayak.com for more information. Needless to say, I received a lesson on internal friend Jeff Powell added that he probably wouldn't tailed hawks, and ospreys.

KJERSTI EGERDAHL Columnist 1. Getting Even With Dad [19941

Macaulay Culkin forces his ex-con dad, Ted Danson, to go straight. Heck, Macaulay Culkin would force Carson from "Queer Eye" to go straight. But enough about Macaulay; he has really greasy hair in this movie. It's the inspired flufiiness of Ted's ponytail that earns this mm a spot on his all-time list. 2. Made in America (1993)

Whoopi Goldberg finds out that Ted Danson fathered her child and gets mad. If I were Whoopi, I wouldn't be complaining. Ted's performance as a car salesman who goes on TV wearing the same outfit as his chimpanzee is unforgettable. So even though this is Will Smith's first feature film, and thus the death knell for "Fresh Prince," it makes the list. Greatest 3. Cousins (1989) Larry (Ted Danson) is married to Tish. Maria (Isabella Rossellini) is married to Tom. Larry's uncle is marrying Maria's mother. Tom and Tish meet at the wedding and waste no time getting busy in Ted Danson his Beemer. Maria (Isabella) and Larry (Ted) meet and realize they have a lot in common. First, they're cousins now. Second, their spouses are already swinging, so why not join the party? For an incestuous good time, rent "Cousins!' Movies Ever 4. Three Men and a Little Lady (1990)

Ted Danson, Tom Selleck and Steve Guttenberg rap. Made. Ever. 5. Three Men and a Baby (1987)

Ted Danson, playing a marginal druggie actor, doesn't know that he has a daughter (once again) until she shows up on his doorstep. Luckily his roommates Tom Selleck and Steve Guttenberg are there COURTESY OF WWW.MPTV.NET to save the day. Director Leonard Nimoy (aka Mr. Spock) makes this a light-hearted and surpris­ Here is Ted Danson in his number one non-movie role, as ingly down-to-earth film. And for Nimoy, earthy comedy is the final frontier of filmmaking; quite Sam Malone in "Cheers." This sitcom explores the depths of an enterprise. the human condition through small yet poignant glimpes into the lives of people like you and me. Wait, no., .it's about a bar.

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Without some direction, it is difficult to assign significance to 1751socialdub KJERSTI EGERDAHL the metaphor. nightclub j bar | restaurant StaffWriter The issue of rape is also dealt with in a confusing way. In one case, it symbolizes the destruction of innocence and the oppressor's brutality. But ® 8 # # # in another, it seems to be the catalyst for the rapist's own destruction. While Open 7 nights a week The acting is generally commendable in the well-cast "Doll Hospital," these two concepts are not mutually exclusive, using rape to represent both the latest play from the Department of Performing Arts and Social Justice. of them diffuses the importance of each. But the script, a loose interpretation ofthe ancient Greek play, "The Trojan The play's approach to the instability of time has uneven results. Shifts TUESDAYS: Women," attempts to cover far too much. Story threads dealing with the in time are awkwardly incorporated with regard to the British tourist, Lotte. 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She's WITH YOUR especially childlike when shes trying to act grown up around the soldiers performances. But asking an audience to grapple with mythology, shifting STUDENT ID* who have taken her out of the camp and are getting her drunk. Under the time, modern politics, standards of beauty, grief, oppression, etc., is asking too much. The muddled script throws in many more elements than can be 1751 Fulton |at Masonic| tough facade, however, we sense enough real grit to believe the conviction SAN FRANCISCO she demonstrates when she is finally sacrificed at the end of the play. satisfactorily incorporated into one play. 415 441 1751 Nareg Tutak hits her high point as Andromache, Hecuba's daughter-in- law, when she delivers the news of Polly X's final defiance. She handles this "The Doll Hospital" will beperfoming at BRAVA! Theater (2 78124th St.) April scene in a manner that approaches the majesty ofthe original Greek tragedy. 7-9. 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KATRINA MALACHOWSKI club DJ. In comparison with his highly technical studio albums, it StaffWriter becomes clear that in person, Z-Trip must be only human after all. Yet he still drops bomb after bomb in between shouting to the crowd and gener- "To become a good DJ, you have to develop the hunger. You have to ously scratching. Announcing, "I haven't played this one in a long time, eling Lucky?!? develop an excitement for vinyl that verges on a fetish. You shouldn't be y'alfi this one's for me," he lets I'm Your Puppet" begin. Soon just the hook able to walk past a thrift store without worrying what classic rarity you is looping, and in comes languid_early lV')0s-style rap, meshing perfectly ome Party at Martin Mack's might have missed..." with the beat ofthe 1950s song. The music halts, and a beat later DMXs -Brewster 6c Broughton "Shake Yer Ass" asserts itself into the mix. The crowd yells in appreciation. Z-Trip takes popular music and DJ Z-Trip must be hungry. So hungry rearranges it with his turntables, creating his that his hands are shaking, his mouth water­ own hybrid blend of sound. He dedicated ing. So hungry that when he attacks the vinyl, his set to the late Jam Master Jay, but it's sounds, beats, riffs and hooks go flying in obvious that Z-Trip's skills have far sur­ every direction. His passion comes alive in his passed his idol's. Z-Trip is a DJ who under­ Happy Hour newest self released album, "Live: Los stands that his first job is to keep the crowd Angeles, CA 2003," a two-hour set whittled moving, so he fills the set with long-forgot­ Monday-Friday 3-6pm down into 73 mouth-watering minutes. ten hit songs, music people can sing along Picture this: during a set where he's only to, hip hop beats, and Top 40 surprises. His playing 45's, he drops AC/DC 's "Back in discerning selections cross every genre, but Black, which then turns seamlessly into Joan he makes every song his own. 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When I played this song at my work, sev­ It made me smile and wish like hell I could've been at the concert while he eral people stopped and asked me what we were listening to. Perry Farell was really playing five. If really paying attention to his work, one might never sounded better than while backed up by girls crooning "H to the start to hear music differently, especially rock'n roll. Z-Trip has a skill of izzoo...." putting a body-shaking hip-hop beat under rock vocals that you thought "Live: Los Angeles" is an extraordinary slice ofhistory. Z-Trip uses his you already knew. signature style of scratching, mixing and looping to meld rock with hip I've been addicted to Z-Trip ever since I heard a song he did a few hop, soul with funk, and keep the listener grooving the whole time. His ears ago, in which he combined the Pharcyde's "She Keeps on Passin' Me unique layering of two completely unrelated songs to create a new musical Sly" with Pat Benatar's "Love is A Battlefield." 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DAVE RINEHART The cast is strong, but completely wasted. Affleck is a per­ Surprise. Thrills. StaffWriter fectly capable leading man, but Trinke is a pretty loathsome char­ acter, even after all the preachy monologues and supposed soul- If you're a Kevin Smith fan, do not see "Jersey Girl." If you're searching. This ain't your parents travel agency ... it s yours. a comedy fan, do not see "Jersey Girl." Ifyou want to spend S7.50 Seven-year-old newcomer Raquel Castro plays his daughter on some worthwhile entertainment this weekend, do not see Gertie, a cute-as-a-button and capable young actress who seems "Jersey Girl." "Jersey Girl" is an early bet for being one of the destined for bigger and better projects. Smith, however, seems London $450 worst films ofthe year; it is a desperate, lurching attempt at heart­ obsessed with painting her as the tender heart of the story, laying warming family comedy that will have you groaning far more on the ear-to-ear smiles and twinkling eyes so thick you'll be Paris $475 often than laughing. It's completely faceless, and indistinguish­ choking. As the token "overeducated and underpaid youth" role Dublin $559 able from the vast majority of similar light-hearted fare ofthe past that Smith so fancies, Liv Tyler plays Maya, a grad student stuck several years. And that's saying something, con­ Air & hostels: sidering Smith pretty much carved out his own comedy subgenre with the vulgar, quick-witted and low-budget "New Jersey trilogy" (Clerks, Lfl/ VEGR/ Mallrats, Chasing Amy). The one thing "Jersey Girl" does have in 4 nights at USA Hostel Vegas common with Smith's previous, far better films is mainstay Ben Affleck, who always sticks by the From:., writer/director through thick and thin Affleck plays Oliver Trinke, a mid-90s Manhattanite with a cushy job and an attractive wife (Jennifer $176 Lopez). Life is great until Trinke is sideswiped with the one-two punch of losing his wife in childbirth and his job in the music publicist HOnOLULU world. Completely inept and relatively disinter­ ested with parenting his new daughter Gertie, 4 nights at Waikiki Beachside Trinke moves back in with his blue-collar dad From: (George Carlin) in suburban New Jersey. The movie picks up there in the present, with Gertie a seven-year-old firecracker and Trinke rekindling $409 love with the local video store chick (Liv Tyler) Fans Is round trip from SFO and prices are per parson. Prices and still trying to figure out how to be a good do not include transfers. Subject to change and availability. Tax not included. Restrictions and blackouts apply. Fares ere valid father. for students, faculty and youth under 26. "Jersey Girl" is quite different from Smith's COURTESY OF MIRAMAX FILMS other films: no Jay or Silent Bob, no "snoochie Liv Tyler speaks with Ben Afleck while holding Raquel Castro in "Jersey Girl." Castro, though pre­ boochies," and a PG-13 rating to boot. This is pared to act, had no idea how big Afleck's chin looks up-close. obviously the story born of a man who has grown One stop. No hassles. up since his disenchanted youth escapades. Regarding his films, Smith said in a conference call last month working in a video store that suspiciously stocks Miramax titles We've got everything you that "each movie kind of acts like a snapshot of what's going on in only. Along with Affleck, she too gets dealt the worst ofthe film's need for your next trip. my life at the time." As a husband and father himself, it's easy to dialogue, with the first of her welling emotions for Trinke see that Trinke is a projection of Smith's own coming to grips with expressed as, "I'm really crushing on you right now." The man responsibility and domestication. But if growing up means mak who should really save things here is George Carlin, but he floun- ing a movie tike "Jersey Girl," then I never want to get married and ders within the confines ofthat PG-13 rating. Instead, he gets a www.statravel .com H have kids. garbage dump of paternal, advice-giving dialogue to shell out, fur­ There isn't one scene, or one line of dialogue in the whole film ther compounding the film's bore factor. that is memorable for a positive reason. Smith, a ho-hum direc­ That's essentially what "Jersey Girl" is: a big boring yawn tor whose movies have always floated on the strength of his stretched over two hours. Smith makes a huge detour from his 530 Bush St., Ground Floor 36 Geary St., San Francisco scripts, fails in both arenas with "Jersey Girl." Even with the expe­ previous films, and fully expects to bear the consequences. In the rience of acclaimed cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmund conference call, he said, "The moment I started writing, I thought (415) 421.3473 (415) 391.8407 ("Deliverance," De Palma's "Blow Out") at his disposal, Smith we might lose the hardcore 13 and 14-year-old fan base." No keeps the camera static and the sets drab. Even the writing falls doubt about it, he will. But because "Jersey Girl" is such a flaccid, short of expectations set by his other scripts. There are no classic forgettable family comedy, he's not going to make any new fans Kevin Smith nuggets here; he even sinks so low as to have Affleck, either. It's not funny, it's not entertaining and all the heartwarm­ tearing up as Trinke harkens back to his dead wife, saying "she ing goop thrown in feels wretchedly forced. It's going to take a STUDENT TRAVEL & BEYOND really lit my world on fire." Clunky lines hke these are just laugh­ miracle to redeem Smith from the festering mass of wasted film onune >> on me PHOIIE >> on cnmpu/ >> on THE /TREET able, in the worst sense of the word. that is "Jersey Girl," which will have his diehard fans screaming "sellout" for years to come. + VOIUNTEERS (for something fun ucational...)

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Ongoing Events men, may God have mercy on your visiting four strip clubs! Who said learn­ Sutter (at Powell) would totally marry them ifyou could? souls. Second, get your butts in gear, ing history can't be fun, be sure to buy a Admission: $15 Well, get your butt on over to Berkeley Here's a crazy thought! 'cause today is the last day of early room lap dance for me! (PS the cost covers the for a record show at Mama Buzz Cafe. You're a student! Go study! selection for Fall 2004. Ifyou miss this, clubs, drinks, and dinner, but you gotta Monday, April 5 Thousands of hard to find LPs, 12s and Time: Monday -Thursday, 8 a.m.- 12 you know what that means, right? Yep, bring extra money for the honeys, ie the 45s have been promised. I know, I know, you're gonna get stuck with the weird, "champagne room" is still gonna cost ya.) that involves leaving the city, but hey, a.m., Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday, Shabat Shalom, people! smelly kid. So, find someone halfway 21+ there'll be live music too! 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. - 12 How much do I love a good seder? Well, decent, round up S300 and turn in your Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. a.m. Time: 5:50 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ifyou hke to celebrate this traditional paperwork for the love of Pete! Don't Location: Mama Buzz Cafe, 2318 Location: Gleeson Library, 2495 Golden Admission: $70/person Jewish meal in a "joyous, inspiring and worry, you'll get out of the dorms soon Telegraph Ave. Gate Ave. For More Info: call Catherine at (510) warm" environment with a whole lot of enough...and until then, damn the man! For More Info: (415) 422-2660 465-7607 strangers, Rabbi Hecht s temple is the For More Info: call ORL at (415) 422- place to be! Handmade shmurah matzah I'm sick of the emails too 6824 Thursday, April 1 Green is sexy and four cups of wine, the math is Has anyone else received about 50,000 Hey tree-huggers, this one's for you! adding up right for me! Good ole Rabbi emails regarding the play "The Doll Friday, April 2 Canada College is hosting the Green Hecht assures "this is one Seder you'll Hospital," or is USF Connect just trying Prepare for the take over... Design Expo 2004, which promotes never forget!" to torture me? Anyway, tonight is the You know who terrifies me? Militant first night ofthe second run ofthe per­ Happy birthday! thoughtful, sustainable home design and Time: 7:30 p.m. vegetarians—I know it would be incredi­ formance. I have a feeling that if people I know so many people at USF alone provides educational opportunities for Location: 423 10th Avenue (at Geary) bly ironic, but don't you think they're actually start attending performances, that have today as a birthday. So, here's those seeking green lifestyles. Speakers Admission: $15 with student ID going to grow into some militant politi­ they'll stop promoting it so hardcore. 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IAN GALBRAITH ly at. place in the WCC behind Gonzaga. Most of StaffWriter The talent that propels a team to success those fans are high school students, adults or rarely comes from outside a program; the key alumni. Since men's basketball coach Phil to success is finding and developing young For all the perks that would come from Mathews was fired, there has been an excite­ players out of high school. hiring Keady, the downsides cannot be over­ ment surrounding the program not seen Every year USF should be able to recruit looked. He is 67 years old, and would not be since USF's last trip to the NCAA tourna­ at least two or three of the top recruits from a long-term answer for men's basketball at ment in 1998. California, but the school doesn't. USF. In the past week, the name that has sur­ With the hiring of one man, this would Hogan has stated in multiple interviews faced at the top of the short list of possible all change. USF could catapult into the top since the search began that there were a candidates for the head coaching position is tier of men's basketball programs on the West number of top assistants and head coaches the current Purdue head coach, Gene Keady. Coast. across the county who would hke to lead That's right, Gene Keady. The same Keady would not only have a huge USF back onto the national stage. coach who has led his team to 18 NCAA impact on the court with his players, he However, at last count Hogan has only tournaments and six Big Ten would also change the perception of the bas­ interviewed University of Connecticut Championships, and has a bigger combover ketball program on campus. Assistant Clyde Vaughn and University of than any other college basketball coach. It seems students at USF get more excit­ Arizona Assistant Rodney Tention. But this is also the same Gene Keady ed about the next American Idol then they Vaughn is in his second season at who in the last four years has seen his teams do about Thursday or Saturday night basket­ UConn and has helped lead the Huskies to home attendance drop, and has compiled a ball games. The athletic department has the Final Four and a possible national tide. 28-36 conference record with only one tour­ done a poor job trying to garner student sup­ Before taking the position at UConn he was nament appearance. port for basketball games. an assistant at the University of South With this all out on the table, USF At home games, for example, students Florida and Long Beach State University. alumni and students would love to have Tention recendy finished his seventh Keady call San Francisco home instead of season as assistant coach at Arizona, and he West Lafayette, Indiana. is known for his recruiting talent, something Keady and current Purdue Athletic "USF could catapult USF needs help with. Tention has a connec­ Director Morgan Burke have reportedly not tion with the university, having played for the been seeing eye to eye since the team's most Dons from 1985-88 under Coach Jim recent failure to reach the NCAA tourna­ BroveUi. ment. This can only be good news for USF. into the top tier of Hiring either Vaughn or Tention would Keady would bring national recognition be a step in the right direction for the pro­ to the team, especially since after he was gram, but neither coach brings the national mentioned as a possible candidate for the mens basketball frestige USF needs. Of the two coaches, ention has had the better track record of TIM ORENDORFF/THE EXPONENT position, USF has appeared on the front page of every national sports website. bringing in top recruits. Purdue men's basketball coach Gene Keady is one of several candidates to dis­ programs. During his seven years at Arizona cuss the USF coaching vacancy with Athletic Director Bill Hogan. The Lanerd, Kansas native visited USF's campus Tuesday and Wednesday and has Tention has helped recruit ten players who already caused a media blitz. Imagine the have been drafted by the NBA. hype if he actually ended his career as a Don. However, USF does not have the same Coach Hunt Continues Keady would propel USF into the national drawing power as UConn or U of A. Both of spotlight, helping get the Dons on national are seated among alumni from the 1950s and those schools have won national champi­ RORY BROWN candidate is a front-runner in the television more than once a year when they '60s. There is no way that students can onships in the last ten years, and have scream or yell when they have an elderly man resources and budgets that can not be StaffWriter hunt to replace Phil Mathews. play Gonzaga. "One of the confidential can­ In addition to bringing national media or woman a row in front of them sitting on matched at a school the size of USF. didates is clearly a leading candi­ attention to USF, he would also raise millions their hands. Here's hoping that the hiring of a big- How does athletic director Bill When asked about the lack of student name coach hke Keady will lead to greater Hogan describe the current search date because or his success," said of dollars in donations and endorsements. Hogan. These will be particularly welcome with the participation and enthusiasm for games, the changes for the program. Slowly but surely, for a new USF men's basketball Athletic Department points to the Los USF is being left in the dust by a number of coach? "In progress." Whether or not that candidate expansion of War Memorial Gymnasium is Keady is unclear, but the Purdue beginning in the near future. Locos, who at last count had no more than Jesuit schools: Gonzaga, St. Josephs and On Monday morning, Hogan 50 members. The couple of Los Locos Xavier, to name a few. If USF wants to com­ didn't disclose much concerning coach has led the Boilermakers to The recruiting procedure would take a 18 NCAA tournaments, and is eli­ 180-degree turn from when Mathews members who come out each game may pete with the elite teams in the country, hir­ USF's coaching situation. He did cheer their hearts out (which is great to see), ing a new coach is only one move that must reveal he has had two confidential gible for induction to the College coached the team. Of the current players on Basketball Hall of Fame. the team including the graduating seniors, but a mere 50people don't strike fear into the be taken before the opening tip-off next sea­ interviews and two public inter­ hearts of USFs opponents. son. views. Hogan did confirm interview­ only five were recruited from high school, ing Clyde Vaughn and Rodney and the rest transferred from community or The fact of the matter is that there are Although ESPN.com, the more Gonzaga fans at games 1,000 miles Purdue Exponent, and The San Tention, assistant coaches at junior colleges. Arizona and Conneticut, respec­ Of the four teams in the final four this away than there are USF fans at games 50 Francisco Chronicle have reported feet away. that Pudue coach Gene Keady has tively. year, only three players played basketball at Next to be interviewed for the schools other than the ones they are current­ The athletic department points to the visited the USF campus, Hogan Dons' home attendance rankings, second refused to comment. osition is Metro State head coach Hogan did acknowledge one Klike Dunlap. Tao of Yao' Vows to Wow

THE WEEK IN SPORTS

On Monday, the women's tennis team lost 5-2 to Portland to open the UC Irvine Invitational. The Lady Dons took the doubles point, but could manage just one singles win. Junior Anna Skogerboe rallied for a 6-7, 6-4, 7-5 victory. This Saturday, the Lady Dons join the men's team to host Fan Appreciation Day in Golden Gate Park. Food will be served on a first come, first served basis, and admission is free. The women face Nevada at 10 a.m. The men's tennis team lost 5-2 to Pacific on Monday. USF lost the doubles point 2-1, and watched two singles matches end in second-set tie breakers. The singles victories were earned by Roman Van Rillas and Rafael Corazza. The baseball team failed to capture their second straight series, losing two of three to Santa Clara. Although senior infielder Chris Genung continued to swing the bat well, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI, the Dons fell 7- 5 in the series finale. The Broncos took control of the game with three runs in the bottom of the eigth inning. After a strong performance on Friday night, senior right-hander Kevin Rose was named WCC pitcher of the week Rose allowed just one earned run off one base hit while striking out

nine batters in Friday's win over Santa Clara. RICK PAN/FOGHORN (From left) Rick Pan, Patrick Hatcher, and Bill Cartwright address the audience during the on-campus forum "Basketball Across the Pacific: Sports as a Source of Wisdom." Chin is the author of NBA star Yao Ming's bipgraphy 'The Tao of Yao.' Both lie and former USF star Cartwright discussed the role of sports in the international community. The talk was moderated by Hatcher, Pacific Rim Studies chair.

DonsT""^ Scoreboar d DonsT"^ Hom e Games BASEBALL SANTA CLARA W, 2-3 APR 2 SANTA CLARA L,5-3 Men's Tennis vs. Portland, 1 p.m. @ Olympic Club SANTA CLARA 1,7-5

WOMEN'S TENNIS APR 3 PORTLAND L, 5-2 Women's Tennis vs. Nevada 10 a.m. @ Golden Gate Park

MEN'S TENNIS Men's Tennis vs. Sacramento State AIR FORCE W, 5-2 11 a.m. Golden Gate Park PACIFIC L, 5-2

SAN FRANCISCO FOGHORN SPORTS SPORTS EDITOR RORY BROWN (415) 422-5336 [email protected]