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# •qft+^^^^^tM Bronx, New York 1*A' India Kxperiences page 8 r t > t. O'Hare to LC Faculty: Retain Jesuit Tradition by Vicki Donoghue ment," said O'Hare. There is a "pragmatic need for Fordham The second element is a need for a University to retain its Jesuit characteristic," respect for religious issues. said University President Joseph O'Hare, "A respect, not indoctrination, but a S..I. in his "progress report" to the faculty at recognition that religious issues are impor- Lincoln Center last week. tant. The question of God, for example, is a O'Hare reiterated many points concer- serious human quest, no matter how one an- ning faculty development made during his swers it," said O'Hare. speech to Rose Hill faculty last month, and He said that there is no conflict between emphasized the school's need to be identified "religious concerns and full integral as a Jesuit University. humanism" and that a "humanist can also "If Fordham is to survive and prosper, it be a believer." The fourth and fifth elements has to have a distinctive character, it can't for maintaining a Jesuit identity noted the sink in a sea of bland homogenity, just like importance of "personal relationships bet- every other school. As it looses that distin- ween teachers and students" and called for ction, the ship will begin to flutter a little bit modernity. This is the ability "to change, more," lie said. recognizing the importance of innovation He also said that to define the Jesuit and creativity," he said. tradition, it must be put in a context so broad Student culture, an issue that was "that it will encompass and enlist the en- highlighted in his address to Rose Hill thusiasm of those who do not share the faculty, was mentioned briefly at Lincoln religious beliefs that were in the origin of the Center. O'Hare said that an increased tradition." resident student population is not a problem According to O'Hare five elements are at Lincoln Center, but that it will be in a few We are not interested simply in training our needed to propagate the identity. One was years. (A 3.5. million dollar loan from the that a respect for both academic excellence Federal Government was given to Fordham students as skilled technicians, without hearts ..und soejal responsibility is always needed. last year to help build dormitories on both or spirits, without commitment." "We are not interested simply in campuses.) He said that a dorm is no! ju>l a training our students as skilled technicians, hotel, and that the faculty must "think ahead without hearts or spirits, without commit- [o the challenge tliat that implies." Southside Hughes House Lease Not Renewed Johnny In by John Lovito Due to the rising cost of services and maintenance, the Office of Residential Life will not renew the lease on Hughes House at the Gym end of this semester, according to Assistant by Mallhew Bcrlron Dean of Residential Life Winifred "We're having a party..." Wegmann. And it's scheduled for Friday May 3 Renting the building was no longer prac- when Southside Johnny and the Asbury tical. Maintenance cost have risen sharply Jukes w\\ perform in the Rose Hill Gym, ac- over the last few years and the building has cording to Conceits Committee Chairman been deteriorating. RichSrsich.CBA'85. "Basically," said Wegmann, "the Currently, the committee is deciding University decided it was not a facility we among David Johansen, Bruce Cockburn, wanted to continue using for resident studen- and Steve Forbert as possible opening act per- ts. It (the building's use) has not been par- formers. ticularly satisfactory." "We tried to pick the show based on the Hughes House is a two story, three student poll," said Srsicli. "It was a closer building complex immediately off campus on vote than most people think it was." Hughes Avenue and has been used for The committee had placed bids on Student Housing for the last five years. R.E.M. and Southside Johnny and then Hughes House is currently occupied by 16 asked students which band they would students and one resident assistant. prefer. The poll, taken in the MeGinley Cen- General repairs of the building, accor- ter lobby last month, showed 120 students ding to Wegmann are the landlord's respon- voting for Southside Johnny and 200 people sibility. However, the landlord has been Hughes House will no longer be a University dormitory. favoring R.E.M. During contracting, reluctant to provide maintenance, forcing though, R.E.M. raised its original bid of housing to pay outside contractors to paint, "There's one bathroom which nine necessities such as plumbing and hot water $12,500 to $15,000 for the performance and fix the plumbing, and make some exterior people have to share. They (Housing) are not adequate." local production. Srsicli said that R.E.M. repairs. The use of outside contractors is one have talked about building a bathroom in the Although he feels Hughes House could raised its fee by $2500 because not many of the major costs of operating Hughes basement but, nothing was ever done," said provide an excellent residential opportunity name bands will be playing in the area at that House, according to Wegmann. George Mangiaracino. "Living here opened for student he agrees with Housing's time and the band felt they could get more Students living in Hughes House feel it my eyes to what it's like living in the Bronx. decision. "With the condition of the money. has the potential to be an ideal place to live It's a reflection of the living conditions of the building, it probably doesn't pay for housing Bronx." to invest in repairs and continue using it." "It wasn't worth it to up the money on because it is conducive to studying. It is not Hughes House residents have requested one band when we had an equally good noisy or crowded. The condition of the John Rakonski, FC '86, has lived in special privileges in the upcoming housing show," said Srsich. R.E.M. has since con- building, though, shadows the pluses. Hughes House lor the last two years, and lottery since they don't have the option of tracted with the State University of New According to Hughes House residents, feels the condition of the building has retaining their rooms. Wegmann is planning York at Binghamton for an April show. the living conditions are extremely poor and declined extensively since last year. to meet with the Resident Housing The Concerts Committee is paying the building does not receive services equal to "The buildings have been allowed to deteriorate over the last few years. Basic Association and. discuss the student proposal. Southside Johnny $10,000 in addition to the services given to dorms on campus. Continued on page 5 2 THE RAM ALEND Monday, March 25,1985 Coffeehouse: Abrahms and Anderson 8 pm Ramskellar Pax Christi: Central America Week A presentation on the Centra! America Crisis by a represerf e of Carecen, the Central America re,^c • center of New York. 4:30 pm Music Room, McGinley Center Tuesday, March 26,1985 American Age: Playwright Joshua Logan, Playwright Joshua Logan will speak at 12:30 p.m. in [ co-author of South Pacific, Mr. Roberts, the McGinley Center Ballroom on Tuesday, March 26. Annie Get Your Gun and Bus Stop will speak at 12:30 pm in the McGinley Center Ballroom. USC Candidate Debate 1230 pm Keating 1st. Thursday, Pax Christi: Mass marking the fifth anniversary' of the death of Oscar Romero March 28,1985 Friday, 12:30 p.m. Church. Cinevents: The Pope of Greenwich Village 10:30 am, 8 pm & 10:30 pm Keating 1st March 29,1985 Pax Christi: "An Evening with the Conclusion of Central America Week. Donovans" The parents of Jean Donovan, El Norte film about two Guatemala 27-year-old lay worker killed in E! Salvador Refugees and their flight to America F in 1980, will talk about their daughter and admission 8 pm Faculty Lounge Wednesday, Central America. The film Roses in Pro Life Alliance: Dr Barnard Nathan- December \\ ill be show n Free admission. will show and discuss his movie The v March 27,1985 Refreshment 8:00 pm Keating 1st Scream 7:30 pm Freeman 103 Cinevents: African Queen 8 pm Keating 1st Pro Life Alliance: Dr. Wilke will speak Coffeehouse: Comedian Fried Hoffer 8 pm about the abortion issue and how it is Ramskeilar being handled today 10:30 am McGinlev Pax Christi: A Peasant in El Salvador. A two Center Ballroom person plav about life in El Salvador. The Office of Residential Life Off-Campus Housing Service is looking for Donations accepted. 8:30 pm University apartment listings of graduating seniors. Call 579-2326. Students seeking Church off campus housing are encouraged to inquire. Use this lorm to list events in the CAB Calendar Sponsoring Group Address Description of Event Date .Place Time Admission Requirements 01 interest re: DMDUIE: FRIDAY AT 4fM College CBA L General Public 1 Upon complttlefl oi inn lorm. gleise return lo: Crad Student ; fj Other Committee Members ot Fordham University Onl\ center Director's Oltlce THE RAM/THURSDAY, MARCH 14,198'5/3 New SAC Structure Slated for Fall '85 by Tom DiLenge their respective deans. A formal acceptance of the Student Ac- - Two students, one from each school who tivities Council restructuring plan from will be appointed by USG. Joseph McGowan, vice president of students affairs and dean of students, is expected shor- Executive Committee tly. Last week The Ram printed SAC's new Purpose: To plan agendas, to schedule structure, but some details were incorrect. meetings, and to review minutes. The com- The following is the complete SAC structure mittee will meet when necessary. slated for the fall of 1985, according to Tom - Dean of Students (or designate). Hanusik, FC '86 United Student Gover- -USG President nment vice president of finance and SAC - USG Vice President for Finance. budget committee chairman. He said that SAC, which allocates student funds was Budget Committee restructured to obtain a "broader represen- Purpose: To allocate student funds. This tation" of the student body. committee will meet weekly. Policy Committee - USG Vice President of Finance and Dean Purpose: To establish, to review, and to of Students (or designate). recommend changes in all procedures related - Six USG Senators from the sophomore and to all work of the Council. The committee junior classes serving a term of two years. will meet bi-monthly. Four from Fordham College and two from - USG President the College of Business Administration. - President of Fordham College and the - Four students appointed by the USG College of Business Administration. Executive, one which must be from CHA. - Dean of Fordham College and the College The length of their term is iwo years. of Business Administration or designate. Also, the council recently passed a - Chairman of the Commuter Council. proposal to allow the Assistant Dean of - Two faculty members, one from Fordham Students and the Assistant Director of College and one from the College of Business Student Activities to serve on all three com- SAC meeting last week. Administration who will be appointed by mittees as ex-officio members. Climbing University Receives Funding for Community Liaison The by Roqua Montez "This was an idea whose time has come. The Community Action Council, a Students really want to become involved in liaison group between Fordham University community work," said Naison. "We have Corporate and the Bronx community, has received fun- the responsibility to do a lot more in this ding by the University to develop a staff community, I would like to see 1000 students Ladder position that will "encourage the University's doing this kind of work." involvement with the Bronx society," accor- Naison added that he would like to see by Virginia Keating ding to Rev. James Conn, S.J., executive the CAC become part of freshman orien- Djd you ever wonder what steps the • assistant to the president. tation, and that "the groups will not only' President of IBM took to get to the top? Are "We are in the process of developing a cover the immediate area, but all of the you interested in following his lootsteps? budget, a job description, and an office fora Bronx." If you answered "Yes" to these community service coordinator whose central "Their (Bronx residents) feeling is send questions, you will probably enjoy hearing focus will be to gather and disseminate in- over whoever we can regardless of race, successful Fordham Alumni share their formation about community service origin or culture," said Naison. "They are stories and advice on climbing the corporate placements and programs, and act as a link interested in our expertise and energy." ladder. between Fordham and the Bronx," said Response from the Bronx community, On Thursday, March 28, from 4:30 p.m. Conn. though, has been positive. to 7 p.m., the Fordham College Alumni Conn added that an open search is now Sybil McPherson, FC '86, coordinator Association is sponsoring their second being conducted to fill the position and the of CAC's Community Action Fair beginning Student-Alumni Conference. Although last appointment will be effective July 1,1985. on April 8 has her own definition of the year's conference was not well attended, The council, comprised of nearly 50 council. those who did participate found it to be students, faculty and administrators, met "I like to look at ourselves not as a club, enlightening as well as enjoyable. with President Joseph A. O'Hare, S.J., in but as a resource of new ideas where different people can interact and discuss plans and "I went to 'The Do's and Don'ls of December to discuss its projects and ac- projects." Networking' and it was excellent," said Lupe tivities. The council is now developing a Marti, FC '87. "The panelists were top Dr. Mark Naison, urban studies direc- dialogue between schools and churches said quality and really interested in getting feed- tor, says that students have been receptive to McPherson. back from the students." the idea. Another student commented on the wide variety of topics to choose from. "There were so many panels and I think that everyone on campus could have been satisfied," said Terence O'Sullivan, CBA '85. "1 felt very comfortable because it wasn't Over 300 reasons why you structured. The alumni just talked to us as friends." should summer This year's presentation includes five panel discussions that will familiarize students with career paths available to them with us. in the near future. They are "Networking and Career Opportunities: The Do's and Choose from over 300 stimulating courses, Don'ts of Making Contacts," "It Really Is A from Organic Chemistry to Ronald Reagan's Big Pond Out There," Conservatism; from the First Annual Institute "Graduates/Professional Schools: Getting on Church Music to our Eighth Annual Study Through A Few More Years," "The Tour to Israel. Juggling Act: Managing Your Business and Our Special Summer Programs include Personal Lives After College" and "How Will I Know When I'm A Success?" opportunities in The panels are informal, and there will be • Graduate and Undergraduate Studies time for questions. Each of the five • Certificate Programs discussions will be presented twice. Session I • Continuing Education will be from 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. and For complete information and our Session 11 will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Seton Hall SummerSchedule Booklet, After the second session, a dinner for alumni and students attending the seminar Callour SUMMER HOTLINE University will be held in the Ramskellar. (open 24hours daily). The Catholic University in New Jersey Founded in 1856 The only charge for the evening is a $5 1 dinner charge that can be paid via mealcard (201) 761-1053 South Oiaiujt New Jefsey 0/0/"9 or cash. Advance registration is not necessary. 4 1HI K\M 1HI'KSD\> He wrote South Pacific hocolate He directed Bus Stop He knew Marilyn Monroe Happy Easter He's coming to Fordham Eggs and Bunnies Baskets Pre-made or made to order Joshua Logan 623 East 187th Street Bronx, NY. will be speaking at (near Mt. Carmel Church) 295-02:9 12:30 p.m. Tuesday March 26,1985 Modern Food Center in the (Arthur Avenue near 187th Street) McGinley Center Ballroom with this coupon Rheingold Beer $7.99 a case & deposit Reception to follow (2412oz.cans) offer expires 3/21/85 Come meet a living legend! Presented by American Age Open 7 Days a week We carry a We Deliver large variety of beer Where Do You Go From Here? t The 2nd Annual Student/Alumni Conference i Thursday, March 28th, 1985 i t 4:30 - LECTURES BEGIN IN THE BALLROOM ^30 - DINNER BEGINS IN THE BALLROOM I ADMISSION TO THE CONFERENCE IS FREE! i - Career, graduate arid professional schools will be discussed as well as per- i sonal and social changes which :ake place after graduation. - There will be panel discussions followed by a question and answer period. i t A Dinner charge of S5.0O may be paid with your SAGA card. t Sponsored by the Fordham College Alumni Association s THE RAM/THURSDAY. MARCH 14,1985/5 porations and major industrial facilities in in 1962 and became vice presidenl for Sales in the tristate area on how Fordham can meet 1968. their special educational needs. McCurdy also served as presidenl of the McCurdy Steps In "The fact," said Doyle, "that we have- board of directors of the Sales Executive sought a man of his (McCurdy) caliber to Club of New York, as well as convention guide this program is, I believe, a measure of chairman for the National Wholesale by Scott Benjamin not had a director since opened nine years the importance Fordham places on it." Walter McCurdy, former vice president ago. Druggists Association. McCurdy, graduated from Harvard The new director's teaching experience and director of sales at Bristol-Myers, was "Fordham is fortunate," said Doyle, College and holds a Master's degree in extends only to his position as an adjunct recently named director of the Master of "that Walter McCurdy, after an outstanding Business Administration from the Harvard member at C.W. Post College of Business Business Administration (MBA) Program at career of 26 years with Bristol-Myers, has University Business School. He was named Administration where he was named "Out- the Graduate Center al Tarrytown. agreed to devote his considerable managerial assistant vice president for Sales Promotion standing Man of the Year in Marketing." Vice President for Academic Affairs expertise to directing the MBA Program." Richard Doyle, S.J., made the announ- One of the director's main chores al cement recently. The Graduate Center has Tarrytown will be to consult various cor- Ramskellar Lights Up by Deirdre Murphy the Starr Brothers Audio Company is curren- A new lighting system financed by the tly being considered. Saga Capital Improvement Fund will be in- Assistant Dean of Students Michael stalled in the Ramskellar at a cost of $2000. Sullivan said, "the new speakers will give a One track of approximately six multi- much better sound than the system presently colored lights is already installed in the DJ being used because they will be custom area. Another track was placed further into designed for the room." the Ramskellar. The cost of the new speakers will be In addition, plans are underway to pur- divided between the McGinley Center New chase four new speakers for use during its Equipment Fund and the Student Activities Coffee House programs. A $1200 bid from Budget Fund. "I want the people of Fordham to know that they won't be disappointed," said Sr- Concerts sich. "Southside Johnny will put on a good Continued from page 5 show," cost of local production fees. The Student Tickets for Southside Johnny will not be Activities Council allocates approximately available until after the Easter break and will $14,000 to the concert committee per cost four dollars for students and eight semester or about $3.50 per enrolled student. dollars for non-students, Some students, however, are singing the "Southside will be a good kickoff for .bluesover the upcoming concert. summer vacation," said Kevin Harrington,: ; "I would have sung to everybody for,,. FC '88. "It beats Romeo Void," $2,000," said Roy Heinrich, FC '87. Carolyn Quinn, CBA '88, felt the Con- Romeo Void played last semester for certs Committee made the wrong choice, ~ approximately $7500. Since tickets did not "I think the extra money should have sell, admittance was free and no funds were been spent on R.E.M." she said. generated. 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NEW SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH: A university which includes the Adult Division, Graduate Faculty of Political and Social Science, Undergraduate Division, Graduate School of Management and Urban Professions. Parsons School of Design, and Otis Art Institute of Parsons in Los Angeles. 6/THE RAM/THURSDAY, MARCH 14,1985 United Student Governmen Candidates Progress Commitment President Neil Whitford President Shaun Mahoney Exec.V.P. Patti Drasky Exec.V.P. Lance Heard V.P. Finance Tom Hanusik V.P. Finance DaveVaroli Operation Gail Romano Operations PatDowling Student Life Jennie D'Arrigo Student Life MaryMcCulloch Academics Joe Nocella Academics Suzanne Burnell Communication Monica Sciales Communication MarybethTattoni FC CBA FC CBA Exec. Pres. Mike lapalucci Exec. Pres. John Fanning Exec. Pres. Josephine Ziaya Manny Portela Exec. Pres. Sec/Treas. Sandra DiGorgio V.P. Doug Winkler Sea/Treas. Gus Poulopoulas Ron Hero V.P. Secretary Ann O'Malley Margaret Guitierrez Sec. Treas. George Ed Gultinan Treasurer Mangiaracino 86 86 86 86 President Chris Murphy Pres. Cathy Oliver President Russ Wilson Pres. GinaDeLillo Sec./Treas. Lisa Martin V.P.Joseph Kraemer Sec./Treas. Annie Galligan V.P.Jerry Merola Senator Anthony Rash Sec./Treas. Neil Germain Senator Pat McHugh Sec./Treas. Sandy Mocco Senator Ed Boland Senator Nancy Marshall Senator Jack Zadrima Senator Dom Novell i Senator AidaTejaratichi Senator Trish Dwyer Commuter Council Senator Mary Hellenbrand Commuter Council P.J. Lucas Senator Karen Kraft Dean Obeidallah Commuter Council Commuter Council Commuter Council Commuter Council Kenny Petriccione Jackie Mooney Anne-Marie Zagyreck Cathy Farrell 87 87 87 87 President Neil Alexander Pres. Andy Roeder President Walter Hres. Christine Roberto Sec./Treas. Jeanne V.P. AnetteCara Cesarski V.P. Chip Kron McNally Sec./Treas. Raul Berina Sec./Treas. Kathy Ross Sec./Treas. E.J. McCarthy Senator Phil Puccia Senator Laura Garofalo Senator Danny Lennon Senator Kathleen Senator Kathryn Gaines Senator Elizabeth Senator Patti Ann Brown McCann Senator David Oden Sullivan Senator Pete Cervoni Senator Michael Commuter Council Commuter Council Commuter Council Cappucci Priya Sarjoo Lucy Muccio Delores Ruales Commuter Council Commuter Council Commuter Council Gerard Pettit LizCorradino Maureen Hogan President Kevin Pres. Christine Nakhowl President Patrick Pres. Brendan Burns Harrington V.P. JimMeindl O'Malley V.P. Christina D'Agostino Sec./Treas. Ann Peterson Sec./Treas. Maureen Sec./Treas. Mike Downey Sec./Treas. Rob Parauda Senator Nancy Rizzardi Fiske Senator Vera Woytowich Senator Dianna Byer Senator Patty Schuller Senator Melanie Senator Patti Kavanaugh Senator Chrissy Cass Senator Dan Sheehan Mennig Senator Anne Mickut Commuter Council Commuter Council Senator Lauren Commuter Council Tina Doufekis Liam O'Brien McLaughlin Mike Burger Commuter Council Commuter Council Commuter Council Maria del PilarOcasio YolandaOchoa Lisa Concepcion U.S.G. Candidates Debate Independent Tuesday, March 26 Tom Dolan FC '87 Senator 12:30p.m. -Keating First THE RAM/THURSDAY, MARCH 14,1985/7 Mike Clarke: Irish Jig-olo i Til always be playing music, but whether it's professionally or not is in the cards." ou can see him playing at the hotlest My brother and I hooked up with him over Irish bars in the city. He has recorded there." Y two albums, toured Ireland playing That summer, Clarke and his brother the accordion, and opened for the Irish- Jim played a variety of bars and nightspots in American supergroup Makem and Clancy. Is the Old Country. "It was unbelieveable. Over there they can't get Irish music on the immensely popular "Keep the Tradition radio, and they can't get their kids to play it. Alive." Then they see an American kid doing it and The gig was at the Whistlin Gypsy at it would blow their minds." A mischievous Lynbrook, Long Island, and the result was "Rock musicians are grin lights up his face. "I'd drink the whole "Tommy Mulvihill Live." Clarke can be trip for free because of that." heard playing guitar on the album, along a dime a dozen. In the That tour was not the first time the with Roarty on fiddle. Babylon, New York resident went back to his "I'm just like any other human being Irish field, it's a lot tools. "I've been over there about 19 limes, who cringes at the sound of his own voice," easier. There's not this some wisened old minstrel from the and I can't wait to go back again. Both my Clarke grins with characteristic modesty. Emerald Isle? parents were born over there, and we have "But at the same time, the album brings me that many people who No, it's Mike Clarke, a 21-year-old For- tons of family over there." great pleasure." dham College senior. Clarke has been a Clarke's "big break" was not in Ireland The second album featuring the play the accordion regular on the professional Irish music circuit but in the "Irish Alps"—a resort area in the irrepressable Clarke is a live album featuring for four years, and now plays at some of the Catskills. "A lot of Irish-American couples bands that regularly play at Peggy O'Neill's. and sing*" better establishments in New York, including met there in the 1950's," the brown-eyed Clarke was asked by the owners of the bar to Flanagan's in Manhattan and Irish Eyes in English major says much later after returning play a set for the album. Result: record num- Ardsley. But it was not always that way. to his Walsh Hall apartment. "My parents ber two. he smiles wryly. "I realized in my senior year "There are a few places that I will drive met there, and when we were little, they used "It's a funny thing to walk into TSS and in high school that I wasn't going to get a by in my car now and I'll say, 'that looks to drag us kids along. We thought it was see your album there, even if it is in the Irish scholarship because of my scholastic ap- pile," Clarke says with a laugh. "It's pretty titude. So I picked up the bagpipes." Taking familiar,'" the genial Clarke muses during a really boring when we were younger." funny to see your name in print like that." lessons at the local Ancient Order of Hiber- break one Sunday night at Peggy O'Neill's, a When he got older, the boredom went According to Clarke the album has sold well. nians, Clarke soon had the instrument Brooklyn bar. "Then it will hit me, and I'll away. Working as a day bartender in one of How well? "I can't get you a copy; everyone mastered. A month and a half later he started say, 'Oh my God, I played there in freshman the 15 or so resort houses that cater to the is always out of stock," Clarke says playing, he went to an audition at Iona and year.'" East Durham area, Clarke formed a band with Sean Roarty, a fellow Fordham student. sheepishly. No problem, though. Both won a scholarship. "I honestly don't like the Clarke excuses himself from the crowd albums have been played regularly on bagpipes now," he says with a grin. "I can at the bar, and takes the stage once again Roarty, a fiddle player, was a good friend of Clarke's from Chaminade High School in WFUV's popular Irish shows "Ceol Na get the same sound from squeezing a cat." with his band. He has played at O'Neill's for Gael" and "A Thousand Welcomes." the last year and a half, and has become a Mineola. It was then that the proverbial "big The future of the singing Fordham favorite of the bar's patrons. break" came. With his albums and his reputation, senior hopefully includes law school. "1 "He's something else," says Bob, a A call would come in that a band didn't Clarke still finds the Irish music scene very guess it's up to the Good Lord to inspire retired New York City policeman and regular show up somewhere," Clarke says leaning competitive. "Last week I picked up the Irish some law school dean to say, 'Hey, we want at O'Neill's. "He really gets the crowd going." back in a chair in his room. "We'd jump into Echo (a newspaper) for the first time in a few an Irish musician,'" Clarke chuckles while "Mike is fantastic," agrees Grainne a car, head down there, play for peanuts, and months, and I didn't recognize half the new leaning back in his chair again. an attractive waitress who has worked at have a great time." bands popping up," he says amused. Does that mean that Fordham will soon O'Neill's for over a year. "He's a great per- The "great time" has become a way of "Rock musicians are a dime a dozen," claim one of the world's few musical Irish former and a super guy." life. Clarke estimates that he puts 30 hours a Clarke admits. "Anywhere you go, there is a lawyers as an alumnus? "I'll always be Meanwhile, the thin wavy-haired week into his music between playing, prac- fantastic rock musician. In the Irish field, it's playing music, but whether it's professionally musician in question has launched into a ticing, scheduling bookings, setting up, a lot easier. There's not that many people or not is in the cards," Clarke says. "If I go series of reels that pulls the crowd away from breaking down, and traveling. In the sum- who play the accordion and sing." to law school, I'll have to work out a balance mer, however, it is much worse. Not many Fordham students, at any between music and school." their tables and onto the dance floor. For the * * Hi * * * * * * * * * * • * * * * • • # • next four hours, Clarke and his co-horts, "Last summer I was playing anywhere rate, and while Clarke plays regularly to a John Nolan on accordion and John Reynolds from five to seven nights a week," he says wildly approving crowd, he is level-headed It is Sunday night again. The wiry on guitar, both Fordham graduates, deliver a wearily. "We had a steady Wednesday night and down to earth enough not to let it inter- framed kid with the guitar case in hand saun- Gaelic good time injected with humor and gig down at Spring Lake on the Jersey Shore, fere with the other aspects of his life. Clarke ters through the door of Peggy O'Neill's, savvy. The audience is theirs, and Clarke and we were playing all sorts of weddings and and his girlfriend, Kathy, a College of very low key. It doesn't work. The regulars at Business Administration sophomore, have the bar have spotted him, and a couple of establishes a dialogue with every table he dances." been going out for more than three years and middle-aged women rush up to him excitedly. plays to in the spotlessly clean wood and The school year thus means a break of enjoy a "wonderful relationship." "Ooooh, is it time for you to play?" they brick tavern. sorts for Clarke. It also means he gets to play When he isn't playing, Clarke is either eagerly ask. He smiles, makes small talk, and When he plays O'Neill's, Clarke plays a one of his favorite gigs: the Ramskellar. In studying or working as a research assistant at then retreats to a table in the rear and orders mixture of American and Irish music on the last two years, he has played at Irish his internship with New York Governor a hamburger and a Tab before beginning the guitar. But it was the accordion that started it mixers that have drawn crowds reminiscent Mario Cuomo's office at the World Trade night's work. all. of the Wednesday night "Wine and Cheeses" of days gone by. Center. He is currently involved with Five o'clock rolls along, and the "I was about six years old, and my organizing and preparing a benefit for waitresses start clearing away some tables to mother used to drag my brother and me to Fordham students who have not caught Clarke's unique brand of witty entertainment Ethiopia, headed by Marie Cuomo, the reveal a well-used dance floor. Soon, his two accordion lessons," a tired Clarke reminisces partners walk in. The three musicians chat can trek down to any record store and peruse Governor's daughter. after he has finished his last set on stage. while they set up the stands, the amps, and the Irish music section. There they can find What was it that led the native Long "We went to one guy who taught us Irish the PA. The old-timers watching an unin- not one, but two albums that Clarke has Islander to come to Fordham? As a senior at stuff for about a year, and then we went to teresting USFL game on the bar's television recorded. Chaminade, he had to decide between For- an Italian guy for about six years." dham and Iona. ("Have you ever heard of give the band a few second glances. When the Soon after, Clarke returned to his In 1983, Clarke was asked by friend and first notes of a reel break through the bar mentor Tommy Mulvihill to play a gig to be that school?" he deadpans). It was a tough original teacher, Pete Kelley, and that led to decision, considering a bagpipe scholarship room, anyone not interested in singing or recorded for a live album. Mulvihill, con- a tour of Ireland in 1976. to Iona. dancing to Irish music has cleared out of the "My family and I were already in sidered by Clarke to be the epitome of Irish- 1 11 .••!•»•%• .UJ^wrypji^ .xaured. at ndia has recently entered into Western con- movements thai aitcmpi sciousness in a new way through movies like Hindu spirituality as a re: Melissa Goodman Editor-in-Chief I Gandhi, The Far Pavillions, and Passage to In- Hinduism to the modern u dia, and the television series The Jewel in the Crown. Christine F&derico Executive Editor come to know [)r. Karan Last fall crisis struck India in the assassination of In- Andrew Mota.. .v Managing Editor maharaja of Jammu and | dira Gandhi and in the Bhopal disaster. All of this has of parliament and ministc raised questions in the minds of Westerners: What is Scott Benjamin News^ditpr ,'*., Vicki Donoghue News Editor use a Western term, he is stateman, a scholar, a Jeanine Potironieri... Editorial ^ Lisa Martin Features Editor poet, and a religious teade Joseph Mongelli Arts^Editor Glenn Proto Arts Editor has explained to me that s Jack Curry Sport^Editor Michael Zuccarello Sports Editor India to move into the mo Paul Guido Assistant SporisliditQtr Tosches Copy Editor its classical roots spiritual Tim Ringt ;«^McOanough. Sports Photography EdHor reaffirmed in a mere creatively activated to sh Greg Duvafp: »| i .. Graphics Editor which is developing aroum India like in the 1980's? Is it exotic, romantic? How Last fall 1 was busy n Chr^ioptweWi*. Advertising Manager has it reacted to the assassination and to Bhopal? Is it dia in January, when I lea Gra|e Kennedy...... f8us!nes$ flan*9#r politically stable? Can it assimilate Western technology? Madame Gandhi. 1 worn These are the questions that ran through my mind possible or wise to make il Sean Koegan . f.... Subscrloibn Manage/. as I travelled to India in January. This trip was a stage give a series of lectures at of ray own "passage to India" which began in the fall Institute for Advanced S Th« R»m is the University wide newspaper of Fordham University, serving campus and community since 1918 The Rim is published each Wed- of 1981. Since then I have made five trips there, University of Madras. A nesday and distributed (fee ot charge ever> Thjrsda> during the academic yea' Correspondence shouid be addressed lo The Ram. Bo* B. Fordham University Bronx. NY 10458 Rose Hm editorial copy and business offices are located m Faculty Memorial Hali. Rooms 428. 429 and although for no more than three weeks at a time. But assassination, I phoned th 443- Telephone (2S21 295-0962. 9539765. 573-2W2. 579-2094 5792665 Lincoln Center copy office is located in Leon Lo*enstem Room 403 on each occasion I have travelled extensively within the see if the thought there w Telephone |212) 841-5250 The Ram represented nationally for advertising by CASS and CMPS Ad rates are available on request Alumni across the world whose lives are a witness unfounded. External factors, such as the type of Next we move to an excellent example of to their Jesuit education. container used, have no bearing on any individual's Fordham's finest party animals having a pizza party When Professor Jackson says: "Jesuits would choice to abuse alcohol. People choose to abuse at 4 a.m., but alas! Apremed student couldn't only serve a small number of students who look to alcohol; external regulations have no effect on this study and had her parents complain to the them as role models," does he mean that only very choice. University. Now, this pre-med student was few would become Jesuits? This is the weakest You have repeatedly referred to the "political described as a "woman" where as those Delta >dels? argument of all. I have taught thousands of climate" as a justification for your decision against Kappa pizza partyers were "nice young kids who students at every level of the educational ladder, kegs. We do not recognize the "political climate" are damaged by the prevailing social culture." Let's jtatement made by Dr. and I never expected my students to become as a legitimate criterion for student policy be a little more consistent and a little less epartment in The Rain religious. decisions. Your essential responsibility is to address condescending, shall we? The animal-house |rt: "We should We educate for life. We teach more by what we student needs and concerns—administrative politics argument withers. vith hiring minorities are than by what we say. A big plus for Fordham is is irrelevant to this objective. As of yet I spoke only of student affairs now 1 : that I'm convinced that is has the highest number of Jesuits of all the We regret that the wrong decision has been will attempt to jump into the mire we call academic 28 Jesuit Colleges and Universities in the country. made on this issue and that concerted, rational affairs. Father O'Hare called for aggressive ^pragmatic. During the Let's keep it that way by recruiting other members student input has once again had no effect on recruiting of women, minorities and young Jesuits Is, I learned that a of the Society of Jesus to replace great professors student policy decisions. to balance out the faculty and keep that distinctive Bents and their parents emeriti like Fathers Joe Fitzpatrick and Norrie John Dennis, U.S.G. Fordham tradition. Now, in the never ending pecauseof the Jesuit Clarke. NeilWhitford, S.A.C. pursuit of academic excellence we find Fordham's president hoping to fill up quotas not provide us ^11-earned reputation (Sister) Yolanda T. De Mola, S.C., Ph.D. Neil Alexander, R.H.A. laving fewer Jesuits on Assistant to Dean (everyone who pays roughly $10,000 a year to Leon Hart, Commuter Council per our recruitment Fordham College attend) with the best possible education and educators. I want the best education money can buy Jesuit faculty are paid for myself; not the warm, benevolent feeling that |,return a large I'm giving some minority a job when he or she is ) the university in form Kegsl Freedom? not the best in their field. This simply promotes jiancialaid. So much academic mediocrity, and if this is to be the case, l there are more To the Editor: To the Editor: then how about a real center for the baseball team. Dear Dr. McGowan. This letter is addressed to Father O'Hare, the My final point is that of shrugging i Public Square, the We, the elected representatives of U.S.G., administration or anyone else foolhardy enough to responsibility. Father O'Hare stated deans ird John Neuhaus S. A.C., R.H. A. and the Commuter Council, feel believe that an "animal house" atmosphere exists sometimes refused to deal with problems i American people compelled to respond to your decision against the at Fordham University. "shrugging responsibility for some higher expressed in Judea- legalization of kegs on campus. Our esteemed president made several blunders bureaucracy in the sky." The good Father didn't les further that between You maintain that kegs are "counter- and I hope to rectify a few. Father O'Hare feels name anyone! Doesn't this in itself perpetuate the |ld, on the one hand, productive" to any responsible alcohol policy, yet that Fordham has an "animal house" student shrugging attitude he opposes? |their so-called you fail to offer any proof for this assertion. By culture, well 1 agree but the parallels I draw are a In closing 1 would venture that college is a M>ne will find a true refusing to permit the regulated use of kegs on tad different. I picture Fordham students as the place for growing up and out, we need guidance but , professional and campus for a probationary period, you have dejected student body who sit around in the just as much freedom for one without the other is jith love of God and refused to give the student body an opportunity to suiteroom, that cesspool 1 call home, jusi al'tei destructive. |lies. The long and show its maturity and responsibility. Without such Dean Wermer cxpells the Frat. These people sat Richard "Otter" Appert i at the intellectual and a probationary period, your assertion on the back and let life live them; just ask a Fordham FC '87 nitment to those they counter-productivity of kegs remains a mere claim student, "Is the student body here at Fordham I lor his role as teacher. without factual basis. apathetic and ignorant? The unanimous response More Letters... isay that the layman or The answer to alcohol abuse on campus must will be: "I don't know and 1 don't care (heavy fclo submit that, all be found in the identification of the causes for Italian accent optional). As for the incidents at lit living in community alcohol abuse and in a firm commitment to address Walsh Hall these were committed by certain page 10 lichness and perspective these causes. The keg container does not contribute individuals in reckless abandon, no widespread (Millions of Jesuit to alcohol abuse on campus, and any such claim is reimi of tenor. 10/THF RAM/THURSDAY, MARCH 14,1985 More Letters to the Editor Continued from page 9 Women have had the freedom to run for both Catholic and feminist votes. public offices for years prior to this election. March 5 was a shameful clay at This beguiled the audience lo believe that as a Defense I Fordham. It was a day in which hypocrisy ramification of this election women can now Offense I and falsehood ruled. The silent consent given become involved in politics. To the Kditor: by Father O'Hare's administration was She staled that although the democrats As President of C-House 1 would not To the Kclifor: unexpected and dtssappointing. Moreover, did not win the election, thev succeeded in ordinarily want to "brag" publicly about my In her March 5 address al Fordham, suppressing the right to challenge views and 1 putting a woman candidate as vice president RA and her contributions to the house. Mr. Geraldinc Ferrari) struck a disturbing cord offer different opinions is not a mark of a on the ticket. Sure, it's a change, but are we Frazier's personal attack on Jeanne while responding to questions concerning fine University. celebrating an individual based on their sex Kilcommons, however, has compelled me to abortion. One of the first questions posed The Pro-Life Alliance or on their intellectual capabilities and do otherwise. Jeanne has been active in C- was on the abortion controversy. Ms. competence to lead our nation. If the House programming since September. In Ferraro's reply was evasive and inaccurate. democratic party and Walter Mondale felt addition to any programming 1 have She described how she came to her present that Ms. Ferraro was the most competent organized with RHA funds, she has initialed stance on the issue while avoiding the Offense II individual for the vice presidency, then 1 have a number of events herself. She organized question. She was asked about her no reservations about her being selected as our faculty dinner before 1 was elected. She congressional record in which she opposed the democratic choice, regardless of sex. had a career counselor come and speak to the the Dannenieyer Amendment. This bill To the Editor: Unfortunately, this is not the case. In her house. She organized our bus trip to would have prohibited federal funding of After listening to Geraldine Ferraro speech she stated, "ill were not a woman I Manhattan, and is in charge of our winery experimentation on living fetuses intended address the Fordham students on March 5, would not have been called to North Oaks." trip this spring. All RA's have money to for abortion or those who have survived 1985 in the University gym. 1 spent a great Here, she is referring to her nomination for spend on their houses, however, because it is abortion. Ms. Ferraro never explained her deal of time pondering what she had said. the vice presidency. not their main responsibility and RA's don't get evaluated necessarily according to their position. She added that there is no scientific She described her campaign experience Ms. Ferraro did make many valid points programming, hardly anyone uses the money evidence that proves that the fetus is a human briefly, but focused mostly on the topic of pertaining to equal rights, equal pay and creatively. As an RHA representative I am life. This is a common misconception that is woman leadership and their role in our more woman involvement in politics. She perpetuated by the pro-abortion lobby. society in the future. well aware of what does and, more often, articulated her ideas adroitly and was in full what does not get done for residents. 1 am Ms. Ferraro cut off the next question in The day of her speech coincided with control throughout the duration of her proud to say that Jeanne does take an active mid-sentence when she heard the Women's History Week which was probably lecture. Her presentation was good, but the part in contributing to and even initiating Dannenieyer Amendment mentioned. She the reason why her speech narrowly focused content of her speech confirmed by personal house activity. said "I'm in charge, here," denying the on new opportunities for women in the U.S. belief that she was not the best candidate questioner the right to speak. Her display of Although she presented her speech well, she Walter Mondale could have selected to help Jill Brandt- rudeness was unbecoming of someone who succeeded in alienating the male sector of her him lead our nation. C-Housc President aspired to be Vice President. If the question audience. Like many other students I Manuel Portcla, Jr. .was posed by Dan Rather, we doubt that Ms. anticipated to hear her expound on some of CBA '86 Ferraro would have been, so curt. her views pertaining to domestic and international affairs. I expected her to Defense II A statement made by Ms. Ferraro bordered on the ridiculous. She remarked provide us with something more meaningful To the Editor: that it would have been easier to be anti- than a few commentaries on the deficit, As a former member of the Cultural abortion than take her stance. On the social spending and budget cuts. She did not Affairs Committee chaired by Jeanne contrary, it is far more politically contribute any of her own insights, All she Kilcommons, I feel 1 must speak on her advantageous to pay lip service to the did was reiterate a few key campaign ideas. Unspeakable behalf. In his letter in the March 7 issue of Catholic Church's opposition to abortion There was nothing substantial in her speech The Ram, Jim Frazier called Jeanne, "an while supporting abortion in Congress. Ms. that could be grasped and retained for later To (he Editor: apathetic leader." In the years I have known Ferraro said, "I accept my Church's use in discussion or debate. The gravamen No spectacle is as ridiculous as that of a and worked with Jeanne, I have found her to leaching, but I can't impose my belief on here is that I did not learn student hurling misdirected thunderbolts. be anything but apathetic. others." The Catholic position on abortion is anything from Ms. Ferraro's lecture. She was Jim Driscoll excoriates CAB for promoting Last year, the Cultural Affairs that it is murder. Forbidding murder is not an not intellectually stimulating, nor did she the televising of January's St. John's- Committee seemed to be one of the most imposition on the rights of others as induce her audience to think. Georgetown basketball game in the Pub. It is visible of the CAB committees. Jeanne abstaining from meat on Fridays would be. She commended herself and the evident that he has not done his homework. Kilcommons generated an enthusiasm for Whatever her reasons are, Ms. Ferraro's democratic party for "opening a door (for CAB has no connection with the Cultural Affairs which drew in a large and public view has obviously helped her garner women) that will never again be closed." promotion of any Pub events. The Pub devoted membership. Jeanne always looked advertised the St. John's game with one for and experimented with ways to improve hand-written poster in response to numerous the committee, i.e., the institution of the student requests that the game be showed ticket lottery. She was always willing to listen during Fordham's halftime. If I had known to ideas which would benefit Cultural One test where only how strongly Jim Driscoll disapproved, I Affairs. It was Jeanne's enthusiasm and would have invited him to turn off the battle interest that contributed to the success youknowthe score. for number one in front of 200 rivetted Cultural Affairs enjoyed last year. She did watchers. not just, "advise and support" in committee (Check One) Even if you disapprove of the televising matters, she got things done. Yes No of the St. John's game, is "unethical" the I applauded the choice of Jeanne Do you want to be the appropriate adjective to express that Kilcommons as CAB Chairperson and still only one who knows disapproval? 1 was unaware that the Pub's stand behind that choice. I believe Jeanne to when you dse an early policies were dubious enough to warrant be a competent, professional leader who has pregnancy test? moral scrutiny. Whatever your judgement on a genuine interest in the needs of Fordham's the Pub's decision maybe, in Mr. Driscoll's students. Would you prefer ii test case it should have remained "unspeakable." Joan Walsh that's totally private to Joseph Mii aujihlin FC '85 perform and totally VC '85 • private lu read? 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THE RAM/THURSDAY, MARCH 14,1985/11 Slugger Scores The Slugger's Wife A baseball player becomes a big league slugger when he falls in love with a beautiful singer. Starring: Michael O'Keefe and Rebecca l)e Mornay. by John Mooney Neil Simon's The Slugger's Wife presen- ts a couple odder than Felix and Oscar. Michael O'Keefe, who received a best supporting actor Oscar nomination for The Great Santini, stars as Daryl Palmer, a home- run hitting Atlanta Brave who strikes out with the ladies. Rebecca De Mornay (of Risky Business) plays Debbie, the sultry singer with whom the eccentric outfielder falls in love and marries. Elated with newlywed love, Daryl goes on an unbelievable hitting streak which he at- tributes to his wife's attendance at the ballpark. Unfortunately lor Daryl, Debbie soon decides that she cannot sit in the ballpark for the rest of her life and returns to .. a well-made her career, leaving Daryl alone with his bat speedy recovery. Daryl returns lo the field tends lo resemble an MTV video. and glove. Just as Debbie's presence boosted | comedy that may with a hot hitting streak that ends when he Michael O'Keefe displays his versatility Daryl's batting average, her absence puts the realizes his wife really hasn't returned. as an actor, delivering lines with great timing slugger into an extended slump that very well be a big hit Although Neil Simon usually writes and expression. Rebecca De Mornay culminates with a beaning that puts him in \for Neil Simon. scripts that appeal to older adult audiences, adequately portrays the determined Debbie the hospital. The Slugger's Wife is not a mature Simon Palmer, while Martin Ritt displays dignity Coach Burly DeVito, played by veteran return. With the aid of two other players, flick. One flaw in The Slugger's Wife is that and warmth as a concerned manager dealing director Martin Ritt, devises a scheme to trick Burly taunts Daryl with a girl who resembles there is simply too much loud rock music in with major league problems. the dazed player into believing his wife will Debbie and encourages the ballplayer to a the nightclub scenes. The movie sometimes To provide big league authenticity, casting chief Pennie du Pont hired former major league pitchers Mark Fidrych and Al "the Mad Hungarian" Hrabosky to portray themselves during in-game sequences. Despite its faults, and somewhat silly plot The Slugger's Wife is a well-made comedy that may very well be a big hit for Neil Simon. Cher Un-Masked Mask A heartwarming story of a boy and his mother determined to accept and over- come a birth deformity. Starring: Cher and Eric Stoltz. by Christina Cass A fifteen year-old, red-haired boy moves around a room full of Beatles and Springsteen posters, pictures of Harley- Davidsons, a map of Europe and rows of baseball cards tacked to the wall. He looks like any typical American teenager until he turns around and reveals his startling face. Rocky Dennis has a birth deformity that makes him a child "Elephant Man." Mask tells the true story of an extraor- Rocky peers into a crazy mirror and the dinary boy who emerges victorious over his reflection is one of a normal young boy with special set of circumstances. no "mask." Mother and son are startled yet It was written by Anna Hamilton intrigued by the image—"Is this the way by Andrew Mola Phelan after meeting Rocky Dennis in a Rocky would have looked like?" This sim- Are you bored with those extremely long acceptance speeches from the winners of California hospital. Phelan's inspirational ple, sensitive scene along with his scenes with Academy Awards? Well, apparently the Wall Street Journal doesn't like it either and screenplay, produced by Martin Starger and a beautiful blind girl, Diana, played by Laura conducted a survey on these prestigious awards. They calculated the average recipient directed by Peter Bogdanovich, stars Eric Dem, are cleverly interwoven into the film. an acceptance speech is 138 seconds and the average recipient thanks 7.8 people during Stoltz as Rocky Dennis, and Cher as his Eric Stoltz, a 21-year-old actor who the speech. C.B.S. is bringing back The Twilight Zone on a weekly basis. Featuring mother Rusty. made his movie debut in Fast Times at new episodes and a new theme song written and performed by The Grateful Dead... Rusty Dennis is the tough "biker lady" Ridgemont High, spends all of his scenes Billy Joel is negotiating with Universal Pictures over a multi-picture deal featuring the who has an undying love for her son. Rusty's wearing a mask to depict Rocky's deformity, Long Island superstar. Joel may write and star in a series of films in the near future... A tough exterior and a surrogate family of and realistically portrays the true life charac- legal battle is developing between producer I'cler Bogdonavich and Universal Pictures motorcyclers enable Rocky to deal with his ter. over the musical score for the movie Mask. Bogdonavich wanted to use the music of deformity successfully and still remain a sen- Mike Nestmore, make-up man for Bruce Springsteen but Universal substituted the music of Bob Seger for financial sitive and loveable teenager. Iceman, Raging Bull and The Day After, reasons... Roxy Music has broken up but Brian Ferry has an album ready for the spring Nominated for a best supporting actress spent several months creating a mask for featuring guitarists Mark Knopflerand David Gilmour... Also set for spring releases: Golden Globe Award for Broadway's Come Stoltz to resemble the real Rocky Dennis. R.E.M. which is currently recording in England for a May 15 release. The Talking Back to the Five and Dime Jimmy Dean, Mask does not impel you to cheer or Heads are recording in New York and Tom Petty's album "Southern Accent" will be Jimmy Dean, and receiving rave reviews root for the classic underdog trying to survive out next week... Petty and his band The Hearlbreakers also plan to tour in April pen- for her role in Silkwood, Cher once again in a cruel world—Rocky's world is not ding the condition of his mending hand. Also set for current tours are Julian Lennon at proves she can tackle any area of the enter- unkind; his "family" is caring, he is suc- the Beacon Theater April 10, 11 and 12 and Phil Collins with his backup band The Hot tainment business with staggering success. As cessful in school, and his friends accept him Tub Club. John Fogerly will also tour in the future but not until he can put out another Rocky's unconventional mother, Cher is for the beautiful person he is. Rocky's ability album. "1 won't wait another ten years to release my next album," said Fogerty. powerful and deals with Rocky as if he were a to act so "ordinary" given his extraordinary However if and when he does lour he will not use any Creedencc material... Rumor has normal child. situation, makes his life a metaphor to the it that The Police will return in 1986 with a new album followed by a world tour. One touching scene has Rocky and human spirit—how he lives that life is what Rusty visiting a nearby carnival fun house. Mask is all about. 12/THE RAM/THURSDAY, MARCH 14,198C My Passage To India Continued from page 9 specialists in religion assembled there to discuss the conference theme1 Emerging Consciousness for a New Humankind—Asian Inlerreligious (on- cern. The conference was opened by the Dalai Lama, who was followed In i at her Bedc Griffith, a Christian monk who directs an ashram in southern In- dia. I r. Bcde follows Gandhi's policy that Western technology should not \x imported to India. Rather, since 80 percent d India's population liu- in villages, an appropriate technology should be developed out of village life, as Gandhi tried to do in his ashram. Fr. Bede claims that Western teehnoloir, grew out of a mechanistic science and hence tends to dehumanize those who are encompassed by it. Like many others, including leading scientist who stayed at his ashram, he claims that Western science itself is undergoing a radical transformation w..:h will produce a more humanistic science and a more humanistic technology. Such a technology could be appropriate lor In- dia and the Third World in general. The humanistic use of technology \remains one of the major problems for \both East and West Bhopalmade that Good help is still dramatically clear. Once again India has \become a focal point where problems are hard to find. {manifested that are not limited to India Father Bede's position—and other critiques of Western ut we keep looking. Because we know Father Bill Moorman, Director of Vocations there are still good men out there. Men Die Trinitarians technology—were discussed at the Madras conference. Whether Father Bede's B prediction will be \ -rifled in the long run, Indians with whom 1 discussed tin- with strong convictions — and the courage P.O. 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Is it possible for Fordham's baseball Everyone has a job and knows their people are stealing. But he's a solid .300 hit- In the fall, McManus led the team in team, coming off a 6-29-1 campaign last job—and they are expected to do it. ter and runs well. We expect anywhere from walks (14) and was a perfect 12 for 12 in spring to make any drastic improvements in Everything now is first class. I want the kids ten to 20 stolen bases from him this year." stolen base attempts. He also played errorless five short months? to feel that they belong to a division one Chris Faicco will take on the starting ball in the outfield. Yes, it is possible. program." shortstop role. A two time All Country and Gallagher is currently planning to go Is it probable? Rob Wasson, a senior second baseman, Daily News All-Star team member, the with a lefty-righty designated hitter platoon. The answer to that would have to be a was a member of the team under both coach freshman from Long Island's Levittown Batting from the right side will be Gerry strong maybe. Paul Blair and Gallagher. He described the Division High School is making the switch Curley, who Gallagher terms as an excellent If the team docs manage to turn things difference between the two. from high school second baseman to college college hitter. Coming off a .278 batting around, no one will be more responsible for "When 1 came here under coach Blair I shortstop. average, 3 home runs, 12 RBI's freshman il than Head Coach Dan Gallagher. was surprised," said Wasson. "It was almost Faicco teams with another freshman, campaign, Curley led the team in RBI's (12), Gallagher, who came to Ford ham after as if the team was too relaxed. Players could Tim Wahlig at third base to round out the doubles (5), batting average (.325) and seven years and a .800 winning percentage at do whatever they wanted during games and left side of the field. An all-league shortstop slugging percentage (.450) this past fall. Trinity High School in Long Island, has practices." at Sewanhaka High School in Long Island, managed to change the program around "Compared to Blair," said Wasson, Wahlig has an extremely strong arm and, ac- during just one short year. "Gallagher is like General Patton—that cording to Gallagher, "he'll become a real "Theplayers here After the conclusion of last spring's sounds terrible, but really, when Gallagher strong college hitter." season, Gallagher went to work. First off, came here it was like a complete reversal. The Both defensively and offensively, the \have a willingness to their was some house cleaning to do. Eleven team is 100 percent more disciplined. He Rams' starting outfield should be the team's \learn. The dedication freshman recruits made their way to Rose made it clear the first clay he came here that strongpoint—the group's greatest asset is its Hill—seven of whom have already made a the country club davs were over." speed, which will help on defense as well as \to the game is in big impact on the team. Gallagher also brought in three new on offense. Next came an overhaul of the team's coaches to work with, and instruct the team. "We should get about 60 stolen bases \them. I believe in facilities, including a brand new field, Mike Bruhert, who played for two years from the outfield alone this year," Gallagher dugouts, outfield fences and even a with the New York Mets, supervised the pit- predicted. \discipline. Everyone remodeling of the Jack Coffey Field press chers. Tom Sheedy, one of the top ten college A bunch of those thefts will undoub- box, with much of the labor supplied by baseball base-stealers when he played at the tedly come from prize freshman recruit \has a job and knows Gallagher and the team itself. State University of New York at Cortland Jackie Allen. The all-city speedster from St. \theirjob—and they Each player was also outfitted in their College, worked with the outfielders and Francis Prep High School in Queens led the own new home and away uniforms, jackets, trained all the players in basic fundamentals, team in runs scored (16), hits (17), and stolen \are expected to do it." sweatsuits and other equipment which, along baserunningand bunting. bases (20), and did well at the plate, batting with the other costs associated with Another addition to the staff was Eddie .304 during the fall season. When an opposing righthander is on the rebuilding a program, naturally adds up to a Mathes, an assistant at St. John's for the last Junior Bob McLoughlin, elder mound, freshman Brad Howland, also a pit- hefty price tag. 13 years. Mathes handled a bulk of the statesman in the outfield and a team co- cher and back-up first baseman, will handle Once again, Gallagher had the team recruiting duties, and also worked with the captain, will patrol centerfield for the Rams. the designated hitting chores. The two year defray a large portion of the price with fund infield. "He gets a real good jump on the ball all-County performer from Sayerville High raisers and some of their own cash. Behind the plate, junior Chris Malkin and is a good defensive outfielder, but he has School in New York led the team in home "I wanted the team to do it," said gets a crack at the starting catching chores to be a little more conscious of hitting the cut runs with two last fall. According to Gallagher. "If we're going to make any due to an arm injury suffered by Mark Har- off man," Gallagher said. "He also hits real Gallagher though, his best years as a hitter grounds toward good progress, we have to nois. Malkin showed signs of developing into well." McLoughlin led the team in RBI's are ahead of him. "His pitch selection should show the administration that the players want a capable hitter last spring with a .277 batting (12), total bases (20) and made good on 12 of be better. When he gets that under control, it as much, or more than anyone else, Then average, however, according to Gallagher, he 13 stealing attempts. Last spring, he hit .272 he'll be awesome." we can hope that the college gets behind us "needs to be a little more aggressive behind in 125 at bats. More than anything else, it looks as if even more in terms of recruitment and things the plate." In rightfield, the Rams will go with pitching will make or break the Rams this like that." At first base, Junior Steve Gonzalez another freshman. Tom McManus. An all- season. It could be the difference between With this major chore completed, lands the starting role. league performer last year at McCIancey respectability and another six win season. Gallagher started to mold the team. For star- Second base will be handled by Wasson, High School in Queens, McManus is, in Gallagher and Bruhert have slowly but ters, he instilled discipline. the lone senior regular on the team. Gallagher's opinion, a complete ball player. surely rebuilt what can be a strong staff if "The players here have a willingness to "He has to run the infield," said "He has an excellent arm and is real fluid in everything falls into place. "(Bruhert) has learn," said Gallagher. "The dedication to Gallagher. "He could be a little tougher at the outfield," the coach said. "He's also an Continued on page 14 Crew Readies for Season Opener by Tony Tarullo said senior Jim Sarfaty, "so now most of the As most students begin heading home or team is novice and needs more time in the to Florida for Spring Break, the members of water. A good novice team though would the Fordham Crew team are preparing for mean a good showing next year." twice a day practices on the Harlem River to Coxswain Sean Whelan felt a strong sen- prepare for a Spring schedule that features se of teamwork was reason enough for op- seven meets beginning April 6. timism. The men's varsity club this season will "A group effort is the essence of the rely on the strength of their two four-man sport," Whelan said, "and based on the boats. The squad's heavyweight four-man dedication and ambition of the team this year consists of team president Joe Manfrcdi in we should be assured victory." the stroke position, with Chris Lieb and Ken As far as goals for the coming season are Donnelly occupying the number two and concerned Flynn looks for continued im- three seats respectively, and Rob Wiedenhoft provement. "We have done well in the stationed in the bow. The lightweight four- Metropolitan Championships in the past (a man lists John Flynn, Phil Cicione, Jim second and third place finish overall in the Sciales and Mike Trainors, Flynn, Cicione past two years)," said Flynn, "we hope to and Sciales return to a boat which claimed continue our success." victory in the MAAC Championships last Although the season has not yet started, Spring in Worchester, Massachusetts. Whelan is already looking at the team's final "We've been (practicing) on the water as meet in anticipation. of last Tuesday," said Cicione, "we've been "Our goal is to do well in the Dad Vails getting worked hard and are looking forward and hopefully make the finals," said to racing." Whelan, "that would be a real achievement because of the number of teams (more than 70) that compete." While the men's team appears headed Under the tutelage of new head coach for a solid season, the women's team is facing Anna Considine, a native of Poland and a rebuilding year. With half of last year's former member of the Polish National Team, varsity eight lost to graduation and another the team opens its season on April 6, in the two girls, Katie Beatley and Cathy Dullea, MAAC Regatta at the New York Athletic lost to injuries, the women's varsity squad «• *",,' '"i'^'iU v * tf.'.-H'** Club in Pelham, New York. Also on tap for has been limited to a four-man boat. In that the spring schedule is the Manhattan In- varsity four Jane Gainey holds down the vitational on the Harlem River, the Grimaldi, stroke position while Pam Kane and Sue Patz and the President's Cups as well as the Met are in the second and third seats respectively The heavyweight four, Rob Wicdcnliofl, Ken Donnelly, Chris Lieb, Joe Man- Championships at the N.Y.A.C. and the Dad with Karilyn Sullivan at the bow. frcdi and coxswain Jim Sarfaly (L. to U.) look toward victory this spring.. Vail Regatta, in Philadelphia. .,...,..,. . .. . , "We lost.a lot of people to graduation," 14/THEKAM/THURSDAY;MARCK14;1985 " out for the need of a stopper in the bullpen. Another newcomer is lefthander Tony players with plenty of ground to cover (uV Gallagher is hoping that one of his three Pinsonault, a sophomore transfer from fences are now 340 feet down the lines 370 Baseball short relief men, seniors Tony LoBello (19 Catholic University where he went 5-2 last feet to the power alleys and 400 feet to strike outs in 16 and two-thirds innings), and year. straight away center). Continued from page n Marco Gugliemini (team leading 3.42 ERA) Junior Tony Mazzela, the Ram's Another factor to be considered is been working with the pitchers on and junior Tim Bartzos, will come out and workhorse during the fall, also returns to the youth. Four of the eight regulars are fresh everything. Things like having better balance establish themselves in that role. rotation. The righthander led the team in men and six of the ten pitchers arc cither for their control, different motions, pitch Gallagher has taken two former starters starts (five) and innings pitched (28 and two- freshman or sophomores. selection and teaching them different pit- sophomore Scott Wasserfall and freshman thirds). Wasson, the lone senior regular feds ches." Mike Barletta, and transformed them into Rounding out the staff will be righthan- that, in a way, this could actually help ihe The rebuilding of the staff took place af- long relief men, giving him five right handers ded sophomore Arty McCormack, who was team. ter last fall's 6-13 record. "Our biggest to work with out of the bullpen. 1-0 as a freshman last spring but has to work "It's fun playing with them because of problem," said Gallagher, "was leadoff Heading the starting rotation will on lowering his earned run average, and their enthusiasm. For instance, I know last walks. We also lost nine games by one run." probably be impressive freshman Pete Har- freshman Howland. Howland teams with year (6-29 record, including an 0-20 start) Holding onto leads was also another nisch. The Daily News All-Star from Com- Pinsonault to give the Rams their only two sticks in my mind. But for them, last year problem for the Rams. The team scored first, mack North High School in Long Island was pitchers who come from the left side. won't have any negative effect because they 11 times during the 19 game season and were a bright spot on the staff in the fall, getting On an overall basis, team speed is the weren't here. They are coming out of suc- ahead going into the final two innings in ten four starts and striking out 18 batters in just biggest asset to the club, especially in the out- cessful programs and are following up on of those games. Those statistics seem to cry 24 innings. field where the field's facelift has left the good high school years. With the new players coming in, it's like a realization of'thc program." On March 14, the squad travels south to Good friends won't leave you flat. Florida for a ten day, ten game road trip where they will be playing such national powerhouses as the University of Tampa and Florida International University. Ciallauhcr is very optimistic that the Rams can he com- petitive with these teams. And, according to Gallagher, once the learn returns here, ilio will do even better. How much better? "We'll win the MA AC," >aid Gallagher. " You'll win the MAAC? "Damn right," asserted the coach. Willie Continued from pane 15 genuine love for sports. Williams claims he is the "ultimate sports junkie." "I'm really fond of college basketball," he said. "I have a thing where 1 challenge anybody to ask me any pro player's college team. I know every college of every NBA player. That's one thing I pride myself on." There is a little bit of philosopher in Frank Williams, sportsjunkic. "I'm amazed at basketball players and at the way they are able to move their bodies and perform the skills they do. I always wan- ,ted to read about how they do it," he ex- plained. Williams tries to emulate bits and pieces of the players he studies. "I love big guys who can pass the ball well," he remarked. "So my favorite player is Magic Johnson. I feel that I'm able ID rebound well, so when I'm on the conn, I like to pattern myself after Buck Williams." Willie Frank is one of the few players in college basketball who offers a scouiiim report of himself, He sees his weaknesses as "my shooting, my defense, my ballhandline. and my work habits." "Looking from the outside into basket- ball as, say, a basketball scout, 1 would look at myself and say I've got a shot 111 gelling drafted. In my role in college basketball, I don't know if I have a shot at sticking with a team. 1 need about two more inches to huu' a legitimate shot." Frank Williams' ability to look from ihc outside into himself tells you thai he is more than just a kid playing in a Tar/an bod\. The moon was up, the stars Classifieds were out and-pfftt!-your rear Salnl Louis University invites American students u> i*;*• tire was down. Good tiling there tlcipale In Madrid summor school (July). Spain ulli••- everything under the Sun: Contact: Mr. Joe Hod, SLU 22) N was a phone nearby. And a few Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO. 63103. Tel. (314) 658-2500 good friends who were willing t.irn High Commission: On <,IMI|>I<-< student '<•" i lli'vHnpMM'Ml i ompilMV *• ill' Niltioiiill ' •' to drive a dozen miles, on a li f (r)lli)(i7*l)4^» •siiriiil Word PrttcessinK: lerin f**i(>**rs. tlu'M11- Saturday night, to give you a n.iilmus, ,n(ur,t|i- i|i>|)i>ml,iltli>. »1M"'flHtl1 lift. When you get back, you mil' 7M •)*».'» ntcd: Hockey I'ljycrs: liitwli'd HI -kalniK « want to do more than just say r\ K.iins ni-vl l.ill' ( .ill Amir™ Mnl.i ill HM " Summor Time Help: Walters, waitresses, lour guides N ' "thanks!' So tonight, let it be 11Ih perlence necessary. Wlldwood, New Jersey. Call » Friday2:00p.m. -4:00p.m. 609-772-1510. Lowenbrau. "Looking lor "room ma fas with whom 10 apartment hun Seniors—giving up your apartment upon graduation ^ Odlce of Residential Lile Is seeking listings lor *»"•'' . moving oil-campus of the 198586 academic year, d Lowenbrau. Here's to good friends. 2326 for more Inlormation." THE RAM/THURSDAY. MARCH 14.1985/15 The World According rank Williams saw an open lane to discovered Williams had some talent. Hen- the basket, opened up by a sweeping derson was appointed junior varsity coach at F offensive rebound. He dribbled, took St. Agnes High School in Rockville Center a baby step, then a giant step, and slam when Williams was a freshman at Hempstead dunked with one hand. High School. After that move in the quarterfinals of "He asked me if I could come to the school," said Williams. "He said I'd get a better education and if 1 worked real hard 0n The Sidelines maybe, maybe I could gel a scholarship. So I said fine because throughout my whole life, he's the only one who took a liking to me... I with '•: didn't hesitate." It was about thai time that his physical development began. When he says he has never worked out in his life, you look at him the MAAC tournament he unsuccessfully and wonder if God commissioned strained to hold back a 200-watt ear-to-ear Michelangelo to chisel out his frame. smile that lit up the Meadowlands. "Some of it's psychological," Willie- When you watch Williams, Fordham's Frank remarked. "I used to read a lot of sophomore center, you get the feeling that he books that said peanut butter, milk, and is really a little kid trapped in a 6'6, 210- sleep helps you grow. So I used to come pound frame that sportswriters have likened home after school and eat two, three peanut to Tarzan and Porsche sportcars. But there is butter and jelly sandwiches every day, then more to the person who teammates call Willie sleep for an hour, then go to practice." Frank than just dunking a basketball. It's that simple. He never lifted a barbell Frank Williams is part basketball player and never did push-ups before he brushed his and part philosopher. teeth. The philosopher is sometimes amazed at "I'd like to give my mother some credit what he has been able to accomplish. The for that," Williams admitted. "She used to dunk is somehow symbolic of the fruition of cook a lot of good, healthy.foods for me. I Williams' efforts. never messed with drugs or anything. I just "It's really such a gratifying feeling played a lot of good basketball and got some because it illustrates all the hard work," he good sleep." said with his trademark grin. "I look back This concern for his fitness helped him three, four years ago when I make a dunk or earn the starting center job at St. Agnes In Williams' scholarly opinion, Penders through basketball, and socially." a good blocked shot that would have been midway through his junior year. That year, ranks among the nation's best. The family man in Williams also chose virtually impossible for me to do. So I get their record was 24-4, and his senior year they "He's a nice man," Williams said, "but Fordham because it is close to his Long elated, It makes me feel really good." went 24-3. Including Williams, four starters he lets you know right from the start that this Island home. His mother is the biggest in- It was a feeling he couldn't experience from that squad went to Division One is his job, this is his foundation, and he's not fluence in his life, and not just because she when he was II years old. The self-analyst in colleges. gonna let anyone change it. He doesn't care can cook. Willie Frank will tell you why. Williams chose Fordham over George who you are. If you don't agree with a man "She gives me the drive to want to do "It seems to me that every time I went Washington, Old Dominion, Toledo, and like that, you have to respect him." well academically, as well as in basketball," out for a basketball team, I got cut... I really Holy Cross, and don't think the philosopher Fordham has pleased Williams he said. "Also, I have a little brother who I think it was politics and no one was willing to didn't put enough thought into his decision. academically, socially, and athletically. feel is going to be better than me. He gives take the time and work with me." "I felt I'm the type of player who needs "I haven't had any regrets," he com- me drive and determination to play basket- He was cut twice from Hempstead, New two years to develop my skills," he con- mented. "I don't always get along with ball and get my degree because it paves the York's prestigious Salvation Army squad and cluded. "And by my junior year, I felt I'd be everybody. But most of the time, it turns out road for him. It shows him what you can get through hard work." then again in seventh and eight grade at ready to play against anyone I would come pretty good for me. Hempstead Middle School. Then along came across. I thought Coach Penders would give "Coming into college, I was kind of shy, His drive to succeed is bolstered by his Continued on page 14 a man named Gene Henderson who me a chance to do that and he has." but the people here have helped me grow FORDHAM FLASHES Fordham's Tony Mdntosh and four A Rabbit Run will be held on March other MAAC players were selected to AP's 29 around Edward's Parade. Registration All-America Honorable Mention list. In will take place outside the McGinley Center addition to Mclnlosh, Army's Randy Coz- prior to the race. The participant who zens, lona's Tony Hargravcs and Steve Black and Ralph Lewis of LaSallc were comes the closest to predicting his actual also selected. Cozzcns was the only MAAC time will win a dinner for two at the Saga player selected to the UP1 squad. Restaurant. The men's basketball team is looking The men's swimming team traveled to forward to yet another trying schedule in Brown University this past weekend to 1985-86. The Rams will play in a tour- compete in the Eastern Seaboard Cham- nament hosted by Niagara u> open the pionships. However, the learn did not fare season, In addition, they will play Stu- quite as well as they had hoped, .scoring sun, compete in the Show-Me Classic in only 14 team points, placing them far down Missouri, and may travel to California for in the final standings. games over wintejc break. The con- Earlier in the year Head Coach Rob tinuation of rivalries with St. John's and Orioff hoped that the Rams would score Notre Dumc are probable. better in the Eastern's than last season's Rob Parauda, Jim Hail and Tim squad, but his goal was not achieved when Mustafaj will represent Fordliam Univer- Ortoff's swimmers did not even come close sity in the finals of the Second Annual to last year's total of 30 points. Schick Three-On-Thrcc Basketball Tour- The meet was highlighted by the per- The Ram recently conducted a poll of some of the nament to be held before the game and at formances of the 400 yard freestyle and halftime of the Knicks-Milwaiikee contest medley relay teams. Led by underclassmen, notable sports personalities on campus and the March 29at Madison Square Garden. the relay teams composed of Steve Mar- Georgetown Hoyas were a unanimous choice to win their A total of 18 teams from the East cisz, Peter Ellarcl, Brian McKee, Ed Gallo, Coast competed in the opening rounds of and Robert Valdcs-Rodrigucz managed to second consecutive NCAA Crown. Pat Ewing was tabbed the tournament which were held in the qualify for the finals. Other highlights in- as Player of the Year on all but one ballot. That vote was Rose Hill Gym March 9. cluded Valdes-Rodrigucz's best time in the cast for Chris Mullin. Virginia Commonwealth received Accompanying the fordham trio will 200 yard fly and McKee swimming his best be squads from Yale, Rutgers and Seton time in the 100 yard fly off the relay. the most votes as the darkhorse team while Navy, Loyola Hall. Fordliam will be trying to win the Despite the poor showing at the of Chicago, Lehigh, Arkansas and N.C. State were also tourney for the second consecutive year. Easterns there is hope for the Rams swim- In Intramural' Volleyball action, the ming squad with some good recruits and tabbed. Tigers defeated Majestic Interlude to cap- the return of all team members next ture the Ford Bronco Tournament. season. Rams Tangle with Richmond Spiders in NTT Tbt c-:her j: an ing for* aid for :'r.t r r The Fordr&jr karr.* *•..'. re i;*:i.:r. Sr'jifri ;!• John Dsiis '".6 pfc:>:.H^ p«s. s&rrit. ; 1 jpis 2 aicjBiif *~r £< ti-r. :it e :•- t!>e 9 - ir-ji- i 5';v;u-:>r. 2; 6 9 rfTOurj-ii pf* jiTrfi. £ 6"5 j^f;'" '. I.:>'-; w&m SpKiers :-*: tfrf finr: r^^rc of Don SkOnr.-,U: of the Rarr;>. he U » nc*' for his, hard *o-ri; ar.d h-_= s-tJe '.htn the paii sn the Kortcc*©*:. mgfat in Ri:fen»rid. Vircsa- A! csn:«. bctr, ^aai; c.ar pia;.?n whe- Tat 19-11 RaEi* ££•* had i. ?s>ug3s iin« tpioaizg ssarh iacceii is t«s* past. Fo-rdsaffi las exkcd lbs SiT IT. tht fin* rosad for th* pass foor «a*:>m ass ihr> art desperate1:} trying to zvoui rnaiisi it :*>•-£ srsijte. "'WkuxiBi t»o or ir.Ttt gimri IE '.he S-7 ii profaaM) better then ksiag is me nr>t touad of \bt NCAA's." aid HXJO: -t- "We're very similar captais l«ry Hofcbie. "'A; sfc.-y-id :e=al} \inpky and personnel. bra? iMsteair/' The i«cn H octet SJKSLS oi JWii a ~>: 0 We sound almost recxwd aid has pJerrr. in comror, '»:tr. tr.,e \V: Rams. For opff&sn. thstu hsad caa-:h DJ;I [identical Tarraffi is a 195! padua.tt of Fc»r,:~.i.rn. £r.c »ai ato as £tt§s.arr. hoop cfc&rii a: Rc>>j H_'. - Z>/cA' Tarrant from !%5~ Laxmen Stick It To Canisius b> Matt Gormlt> out '.he third quarter scoring sc The Fordham Lacros>e team hanriil; McGee's score. defealed Canhiui. 14—6. »;;h a -Aei! balanced Junior aisackman Ted We>r scoring attack this past Sunday a; Murph". icing on the cake with Fordham'so: ReW. quaner goal. W'eyn was settie-d in !r The team wai led b> senior attac«;man net when he took a nifty Jay Pear iir.-•-• Jeff Coyie, »ho vcored fne goal; and added and stuffed it pz>i ihe goalie. two assists, with four of the goals coming :r. "Our transition game was good ' the first half. Coyle opened "he scoring just said Bonifati. "I'm happ> with o tJiree minuies into the first quaner for the damen;a!s. but '.»e s:;i! ha\e a lor.g Rams, tying the score at 1-!. Freshman attackman Ed Duarts netted "Our transition two goals and one assist for the Rarr.?. A::'- both goals also coming in the first hi'.:. game was good today. Senior-captain Billy Entenmann. after missing the mark on several occasions.-, :.;• Vm happy with our first quarter, found his range and closed .: Ibe scoring in the first half to increase tr.e fundamentals, but we • laxmen's lead to 7-1. still have a long way to "We were a bit unsettled today." ;ad Head Coach .An Bonifaii. "Even though •••; g0 looked strong, we still have to work on cu: ' -Art Bon if at i offense, and *ork our plays a little better." The laxmen did not relax in the se-conc The team \\a> impressed wi;h L ••'•'••••••'• haif with a six goal advantage. Freshman »ho are in their firs: '.ear as a club !act -•• team. "The> looked great for a t:r>t •-•;" midfielder Tony Esposito opened the scoring : on an unassisted one-on-one goal to start the club." said \\e>n. "The> pla\ed a g- • > second half surge. The Rams scored quick!;, game considering ii was their firs; tnr.e . • •• after on a quick stick goal by sophomore fuli field." {Car.tsius ha> been pla>mg "• midfielder Jim Claroni. door- due to the snow in Buffalo). This Thursday the Laxmen take o: -•• Fordham's next goaJ came from fresh- man midfielder Ken Torez. beating the goalie s;to".g Kings point team ai Murph> i-t—- from the outside. Senior midfielder Pat "The> are one of the few Di\i-;o:: ,:i .McGee was the next to score for the laxmen, te-ur.s -.hj.t would ri