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Vol. XXXI No. 7 York College of the City University of New York Jamaica, Queens April 29,1988 JacksonNo Show Causes Disappointment And Conflict

By Lisa Toppin Feature Editor Jesse Jackson, Democratic presi- dential candidate, was scheduled to speak in York College's central mall on Friday, April 15. Instead of an inspiring speech, the students and faculty gathered in the mall received the disappointing news that the Reverend Jackson would not be coming. The day before, there were rumors that Jackson might cancel his visit. The mall was decorated with Jackson banners, posters and red, white, and blue balloons. There was an electricity in the air. All students seemed to talk Brenda White, Jackson's Queens Manager. about was Jackson's imminent visit. Jackson at York," said Katherine Lake, "He is the hope for minorities," said a student leader. "We put a lot of money Zak Hasan, president of the Business and effort into this event to make it Club. "He is the hope for our future happen." and our kid's future." Lake and other event organizers felt At about 11:30 a.m., when it was that the administration would not allow apparent that Jackson was not going a black political figure to speak at to arrive, Brenda White, Queens YSG President Donald Vernon vents anger after cancellation announced. York. They said that Bassin is one Manager in the Jesse Jackson campaign, of the "Mayor's boys" and he wouldn't formally announced that the visit was There was an overwhelming sense one dejected student. "I've been looking "go against" Mayor Koch and support cancelled. of disappointment for students and forward to it for days. I didn't get Jackson. The reason she gave was that the faculty alike. Many students had any sleep because of his visit." According to Diatra Jones, assistant Secret Service determines Jackson's rearranged their day and even cut class The hurt and disappointment quickly to the president, the administration itinerary. They had already cancelled in order to be present for Jackson's visit. flared into anger. Many in the dis- approved of Jackson coming to York. three of his other stops that day. They A few professors had taken their whole gruntled crowd booed and shouted However, they couldn't allow him to felt that for "security reasons" Jackson's class down to the mall so that their at White as she tried to apologize for speak in the outdoor plaza because York appearance should be combined students would not miss the historic Jackson. They even jeered over her it could not be adequately secured. with his rally at the South Jamaica occasion. This visit meant a great deal details about the other event Jackson Jackson's organization also objected Housing Project more commonly known to York College. would be attending. to the outdoor setting. as "forty projects." "This was very disappointing," said "The administration doesn't want Continued on page 7 Vernon Haley Appointed New Dean Of Students By Henry Escoto in Education, is one of the founders "The main criteria we were looking Reporter of the National Council of Educational for was somebody with a higher On March 28, Vernon Haley replaced Opportunities Association, and was education in a related human service acting Dean Ester Clark as Dean of once selected as U.S. Fellow for The area, administrative experience Students for York College. Haley was Institute for Educational Leadership. familiarity with higher education, and Director of Special Programs at Bronx In addition, he still serves as President demonstrated experience in a multi- Community College before coming to of CTS Associates, a higher education cultural, multiethnic situatiion," said York. consulting firm. Dean Hall. "And Haley filled most "He is a good administrator," said "He is a very competent adminis- of these criteria." President Bassin. "He has the kind trator," said Associate Dean Clark, Dean Hall also added that Haley of experience and personality that lends who was on the Search Committee is "very sensitive to the community" itself to the position of Dean of for a new Dean of Students. "He brings and recognizes that the college "can't, Students." in many years of experience in the stand independent of the community." Vernon Haley, new Dean of Students. As Director of Special Programs student services area and that will lead Hall also said that. Haley developed academic advisement, financial aid, at Bronx Community College, Haley the student development division into a network of contacts at Bronx health services and student activities. was in charge of administering and the 90's." Community College on the city, state, It also concentrates on veterans, developing programs in the areas of "Vernon Haley was chosen from and national level that were extremely leadership training and advisement financial aid, counseling, veterans affairs approximately 80 applicants from as beneficial for the college. He feels that to the Student Government. and recruitment. far away as Hawaii," said James Hall Haley might accomplish the same for in the past, the Student Development Besides his on-campus duties, Haley Dean of Adult and Continuing Edu- York. Division hasn't been without its also served as President of the cation, and Chairman of the Search The Student Development Division controversies. According to certain Association for Equality and Excellence Committee. provides students with counseling, Continued on page 7. page 2 PANDORA'S BOX April 29,1988

York College's Official Student Newspaper Letters To The Editor Editor-in-Chief Audrey Blakeney Managing Editor Willis Burris Bassin On New Core Proposal Feature Editor Lisa Tdppin Dear York College Community: will hold forums open to all students, Sports Editor Rozaan Mohamed I have received the final report and faculty and administrators for the Photographer Franklin Duckett recommendations of the Ad-Hoc Core purpose of getting their recommen- Business/Advertising Curriculum Committee. This committee dations and other responses. Manager Louis Thevenot was appointed by me at the request 3. The College Curriculum Committee Staff Writers Henry Escoto of the York Senate. The Executive will make its recommendations to the Scott Martin Committee of the Senate has formally Senate. Paula Ann Bennett charged the College Curriculum 4. The Senate will debate openly Founded In Sean White Committee with the responsibility of the College Curriculum Committees' Faculty Advisor Glenn Lewis reviewing the document and making recommendations prior to voting on a recommendation to the Senate for them. York College . 94-20 Guy R. Brewer official action. The forum conducted by the College Jamaica, New York . 718-262-2529 The following process will be followed Curriculum Committee will be held to allow for open, inclusive, accountable during the fall term. Throughout the and thorough discussions of the above process the Ad Hoc Committee's proposal: proposal may be accepted intact, 1. The College Curriculum Committee partially revised, completely rejected Better Access For Disabled will review the proposal and will open or completely revised, discussions with student and faculty Sincerely, Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students of the cafeteria. caucuses. Milton G. Bassin York College: 7. Disabled students should have 2. The College Curriculum Committee President As Representative For Disabled priority usage of the special tables in Students, I have found a serious problem the library. within the York College campus. 1 am 8. Disabled students should have Ad-Hoc Core Committee's referring to the current lack of priority usage of the low telephones accessability to parts of York College. in the Academic Core building. Basic Preliminary Suggestions Accessability needs to be improved. 9. Disabled students should have Instrumental Requirements: Anthropology 101 or 103, Afro priority usage of the low water fountains There are now approximately 200 Physical Education: 150 2 cr. American Studies 101 or 172. Total in the Academic Core building. disabled students enrolled at York Mathematics: one of-111, 115, 121, of 6 credits. 10. Disabled students need to have College. They must have the degree 150, 180+181, 184, 190 4 cr. C. Survival in an increasingly complex priority usage of the large restroom of accessability that is mandated by English: 115, and 120 or 121, and 130* personal managerial environment. stalls. Large stalls are needed in all the law. where neccesary 3-9 cr. The committee requests the design restrooms. One wide stall in each 9-15 cr total. of a new course to prepare York There are 11 problem areas that 1 restroom. The Proficiency Examination in graduates for full enfranchisement have already found: 11. The entrance at Union Hall Court English will be taken at the close of through a knowledge of some of the 1. 3 out of 4 wheelchair ramps are needs to be open. It is the best entrance the 120 semester. Students in 120 who instruments for participation in the too steep. for the disabled students. are judged to pass the course, but who economic, judicial—governance activ- 2. All hallway doors aren't always If you are interested in helping, do not pass the Proficiency Exami- ities of society. Members of the open. petitions are available to be signed nation, must re-take the Proficiency committee were in general agreement 3. All magnets that hold open the in Room lEOl-Student Activities. They later: that is, at the close of English that in the management of their personal hallway doors aren't always working. are in the Disabled Students and Friends 130*, no earlier than the lower junior affairs they have been handicapped 4. All elevators aren't always working. Club Mailbox. year. in several areas by a lack of knowledge 5. A curb cut is needed on 160 Street, Sincerely, N.B. A proficiency in writing which of options. by the Classroom Building. Andrew J. Verdi is adequate for a student to do acceptable One such area is that of the man- 6. Disabled students should have Representative for work in English 120, but which agement of one's personal finances. priority usage of the special tables in Disabled Students disappears under the time-pressure of Such topics as mortgages, investments, examination, is in all liklihood not annuities, trust funds, insurance and a proficiency which is going to be taxes may be included. sustained. Hence the later course— Another area is that of litigation after the student has had the benefit and the courts. Civil suits, criminal of other liberal arts courses that require charges, contracts, spheres of authority J&SFARMS writing, such as in the Core. of different courts, appeals processes * English 130 is intended as a second and liability may be among the syllabus semester of college-level English, i.e., items. Fast Food Restaurant Composition 111 with Literature. It is suggested that a course design Universal Requirements: group be designated and made up of Eat In The Natural Universe representatives from business, eco- Take Out "Catering A. The basic structural and behavioral nomics and politcal science, with the aspects of matter. Physical Principles 2 addition of a consulting attorney. credits, Chemical principals 2 credits. We leave to the discretion of the *Deli Sandwiches Tiole-In-One Donuts It is suggested that these courses be design group the delineation of finer 'Breakfast Coifee *20 Kind of Gourmet developed by the physics and chemistry details within the broad envelope we Tresh Health Salad Bar Coffee(Ground to your order) faculties respectively and that the propose. Bus-Eco-PS 3 credits. 'Hot Salad Bar (Chinese Food) Tresh Squeezed Juice emphasis be developmental. The Cultural Universe: B. The basic principles of biological A. The basic metaphysical, moral (Fruit & Vegetable) 'Hot Soup and geological phenomena. Biology and aesthetic possibilities elaborated. 'Chinese Tea •All Kinds of Nuts 110 or 120 3 credits, Geology 110 Philosophy 103 3 credits. 'Chester Fried Chicken •Gourmet Groceries or 115 3 credits. B. The basic moral and aesthetic Tried Fish •Cut Flowers 8c Plants The Social Universe: possibilites, in creative form. English A. The historical development of 210 (Revised to expand scope and our social universe. History 100 or chronology) 3 credits. OPEN 7 DAY5 202 3 credits. C. The basic aesthetic possibilities, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM B. The institutional forms that the in creative form. Fine Arts 105 (New evolved social universe has taken and course in art history and apprecia- the behavioral principles by which it tion) 2 credits. FREE DELIVERY was able to so develop. Music 102 (New course in music Two courses from two disciplines: history and appreciation) 2 credits. (718)526-6000 Political Science 101 or 102 or 103, Total: 32 credits. Sociology 101, Psychology 102, Core Plus Instrumental 41-47 credits. April 29,1988 PANDORA'S BOX page 3

By Willis Burris, Managing Editor and At that point, a steady stream of hope, We the people can win. Stop Rozaan Mohamed, Sports Editor students began marching down to South drugs, Save the children." The last minute cancellation of Jamaica chanting, "We want Jesse, Taking a few more minutes, Jackson presidential candidate Jesse Jackson's we want Jesse," and waving their banners lifted a little girl from the crowd and visit to York College, on April 15, all along the rugged route. shook hands with many of his well- wishers. Then, amid cheers and more did not deter a large group of students Jackson arrived at the housing project chants of "We want Jesse", he boarded •from marching five blocks to the South at 108 Ave. and 160 St. at the same the bus. Jamaica Housing Project to hear him time as the students. A massive crowd speak. of reporters, police and South Jamaica While police tried to move the masses on to the sidewalks, Jackson's entourage An enthusiastic crowd of students, residents were on hand. The residents of 11 cars and 2 buses proceeded north faculty and administrators gathered picked up the chanting as Jackson on 160 Street and out of sight. for the 11 a.m. visit in York's central emerged from his bus to greet his But, still mindful of the seemingly mall area, on the over-looking balconies supporters. unfair treatment they had received from and in corridors. Then, Brenda White, He thanked the residents and, the York administration, the students Jackson's Queens campaign manager, especially, the York College students and their leaders returned to school made the announcement of the can- for coming out. where they continued their protest at cellation on behalf of Jackson. "I reach out to you my friends," president Bassin's office. White explained that the cancellation he said. "I need your help to keep En route back to York, an angry was due to "secret service technicalities." America strong and to make America Donald Vernon commented on the effect Immediately, the atmosphere of the better." this disappointment will have on future crowd changed. In the ensuing com- Jackson said that we became better YSG-administration dealings. motion, there were boos, whistles and when we fought for civil rights, "This is the straw that breaks the jeers from the angry students. education, jobs and justice. camel's back," warned Vernon, who "If Jesse can't come to us, let's show "Today, we will become better when teamed with other Student Government them we can go to him," said Ian Reid, we fight drugs," he said, reaching out members during the entire Spring Break president of the Black Student Caucus. to the residents of this notorious drug to help set up Jackson's visit. "We' Student leaders, including YSG area. , will not be nice anymore and we will president Donald Vernon, blamed York "We the people can win," says Jesse Jackson, He then incited the crowd to repeat do everything we can to replace these College for the cancellation. Democratic Presidential Candidate. after him: "Down with dope, Up with insensitive administrators."

addition, it will be somewhat easier in Computing/Mathematics. Math 491 to teach because Pascal is a "smaller and 492 will carry two credits. The language." They also note that teaching other two courses, Math 493 and 494 Sweeping Math Changes Pascal will make it easier for students will carry three credits. to transfer from one college to another Each time one of these courses is By Lisa Toppin "The ISM curriculum should have since most schools are using it. offered it will cover a different topic. Feature Editor been changed already," remarks Dr. Math 398, Assembler Language For example, if Math 492 were offered The department of Mathematics has Helen Strassberg, Coordinator of Programming I, has been renumbered in the Fall, it could cover computer revised its course offerings. Computing. "We're behind the times." and lost a credit in the process. The graphics. When Math 492 is offered Most of the changes will affect only Math 141, Discrete Mathematics, four-credit Math 398 will become the again in the Spring, it might cover Math and Information Systems Man- is the first of the new requirements three-credit 399 in September 1988. telecommunications. Rotating the topics agement majors. But, the elimination for ISM majors. The course carries It's basically the same course, but some will offer Math and ISM majors a wider of Math 180, Introduction to Probability three credits. Its prerequisites are Math topics have been eliminated from it. range of advanced electives. with Algebra I and Math bl81, 115, Quantitative Methods for Decision There is some good news. Four special Dr. Dai is very enthusiastic about Introduction to Probability with Algebra Making or Math 121, Analytic Geom- topic electives have been created. They the change and feels that "its a healthy 11, will affect nearly everyone. etry and Calculus I. will be designated Math 491-494, Topics one." According to Dr. Taen-Yu Dai, "Math 141 collects together Math- chairperson of the department of ematics topics already taught at one Mathematics, Math 180 will be phased place or another in the curriculum and out by September 1988. Math 181 will other topics that would have been nice Discover Your Health Care follow in January 1989. They will be if we had a place to teach them," replaced by a new four-credit course comments Strassberg. Career at SmithKline! called Math 102, Intermediate Algebra The other new ISM requirement is with Logs and Exponential Functions. Math 171, Introduction to Computing Committed to quality & service, SmithKline Bio-Science Laboratories, the na- The new non-Calculus oriented math (3 credits). Students taking Math 171 tion's largest reference lab, is offering exciting career opportunities for graduat- sequence will be Math 102-111. Students will learn Pascal and receive a general ing seniors in medical laboratory technologies: who will be going on to advanced Math introduction to computing. Math 102 TECHNOLOGISTS NYS/NYC LICENSE courses, but don't have the Algebra will be a prerequisite for this course. Toxicology • Hematology • R.I.A. & Chemistry • Evening Shifts and Geometry background, can start Fortran is no longer the computer For current part-time students: with Math 101, Algebra and Trigo- language of choice. Math 191, Intro- nometry, instead of Math 102. duction to Computer Programming SPECIMEN ACCESSION The change comes because students I will still be available, but not required Some keyboard experience essential. Laboratory or data entry experience for ISM majors. A small number of helpful but not necessary. Evening hours, may include weekends. Excellent were taking Math 180 to brush up on opportunity for students in the medical technology program. Algebra before tackling higher Math- sections will be offered each semester. ematics. This left very few students Math 191 will now focus on the scientific OPPORTUNITIES ALSO AVAILABLE IN taking Math 181. applications of Fortran. PHLEBOTOMY AND CLIENT SERVICE "After open enrollment started Math Math 291, Introduction to PL/1 and We offer excellent starting salaries & one of the most comprehensive benefits HI was split up into Math 180 and Data Structures (4 credits) has been packages in the industry including major medical (4 plans), dental, company paid life insurance, savings & investment (including 401K), company matched 181," Dr. Dai explains. "Two years modified to use Pascal instead of PL/ stock, pension (5 year vesting), tuition assistance & employee assistance. We ago we found that students use 180 1. The change is scheduled to go into are easily accessible from the LIE & Northern St. Qualified applicants should forward resume INDICATING position of interest or call Personnel Dept, Mon- to polish their Algebra and go on to effect in Spring 1989. Students must Fri between 10:00am-12:30pm. 115 rather than 181." enter this course knowing Pascal. PL/ ISM major requirements have been 1 will be available as an independent 516-328-9700 revised to better reflect current trends study topic. SmithKline Bio-Science Laboratories in the industry. Starting in Spring 1989, According to Dai and Strassberg, 12 Nevada Drive, Lake Success, NY 11042 the language Pascal will replace Fortran the switch to Pascal will make York's Equal Opportunity Employer, MFHV in most upper-level computer courses. ISM curriculum more up to date. In page 4 PANDORA'S BOX April 29,1988 ifc Street-Wise Bosss Teaches Lessons In Life Boggs chose his current field after taking money." At that point, he realizes he television for the lack of communication a sociology class in college and being has done something. among people, and the breaking down impressed with the professor. Plagued Besides teaching, Boggs is involved of society. with doubts about finishing engineering- with field research. He did research "Take a modern day American family school, he decided to try Sociology. for the "Ford Foundation" through and remove the tape recorder, radio, He was told that because of his race the Graduate Center. The purpose of television and telephone," explained and working class background a Ph.D the research was to see how people Boggs. "You will have the biggest family in Sociology would be almost impos- used 42nd Street. For this research, break-ups and divorces in the world sible. This challenge only made Boggs Boggs had to hang around 42nd Street because people are unable to commu- want it more. dressed as a street person. When asked nicate. You can see it reflected in the "I am a strange guy," stated Boggs. if it was dangerous, Boggs said no. classrooms." "1 thrive on adversity. If you put an But, he admitted that situations came Now all Boggs demands is his fair obstacle in my path, I am going to up that were frightening. shake. He wants the world to recognize dismantle it, then stand in your face "If you are the kind of person who his talents through promotions and and say this is how you put it back is going to get scared, why be involved getting grants to do research. He also together again. I knew in my mind in a research project," said Boggs. "If wants his three children to be able I was capable of becoming a Sociologist. you are that kind of a scardy cat, you to stand up and proudly say, "That I tried it and I did it." should not get out of bed in the morning is my dad!" Boggs said that he is tough on students for fear you may break your legs." "I don't want anyone to bow at my because he refuses to subscribe to the Boggs is also a writer who has feet or roll out the red carpet," stated Vernon Boggs, Sociology Professor. prevalent notion at American Edu- published a book called Apple Slice. Boggs. "I want to be recognized as By Audrey Blakeney cational Institutions. Throughout the It is about life in New York City. a serious person who has skills and Editor-in-Chief country, college professors feel that Professor Boggs is a very complex, is using them to help in any way Professor Vernon Boggs has come they have to drop their standards for diverse and candid man who is full possible." a long way from his days as one of non-white and working class students. of surprises. He speaks five languages: Wealth doesn't particularly excite the toughest hoodlums in the ghettos Yet, they raise the standards for their English, French, Spanish, German and him. He believes when you are wealthy of New Jersey. He overcame many own children by sending them to the Swedish. He has also traveled extensively you don't really have fun. challenges and obstacles enroute to very best schools. He feels educational thoughout the Caribbean and Europe "I am a cheeseburger and Pepsi Cola his Ph.D in Sociology and a York standards should be set the same way studying the social scenes and how type of guy, "said Boggs. "Sitting around College teaching career. for all. things function. His area of special- with a six pack is great to me." Boggs, a product of the CUNY system, "If students have difficulties with ization is Sweden, which he visits three While he doesn't have any definite went to New York Technical College, their studies, they should seek help, or four times a year. plans for the future, he will never retire then on to Brooklyn College where spend a little more time in the library, Boggs also loves boxing. On weekends, from working. But, he does see himself he got his Masters Degree. Finally, whatever it takes," explained Boggs. when he is not translating books from laid back occasionally smoking a cigar he earned his doctorate at the CUNY "Students must put their best foot Swedish to English, he likes to relax with his feet up. Graduate Center. forward." and listen to his favorite "Salsa," a "I could even see myself on a nice "Teaching Sociology was not what The greatest pleasure Boggs gets out form of Latin music. tropical island wearing a panama hat," I had in mind," admitted Boggs, who of teaching is when he meets students He is a man who enjoys people with mused Boggs. "With beautiful women has taught the subject at York since that he taught two, five or even ten a sense of humor and often indulges serving me grapes. Why not?" 1982. "I wanted to be an electrical years ago, and they walk up to him in "repartee" (you kid me, I kid you). Vernon Boggs is a man who has engineer. I still remember everything and say, "God I never forgot you, The professor rarely watches the Idiot always done things his way. And he I learned about it." everything you said was right on the Box (TV), as he calls it. He blames will continue to do just that. Manes. major is the president of York's Young In these offices, Andrews gained Democrats and vice-president of the Student Profile: valuable experience working with youths Politcal Science Club and Afro and senior citizens, involved in various American Studies Club. civic and political activities. Andrews suggested that students at Young York Democrat On Rise The action—oriented Andrews York should get as much experience by Willis Burris upcoming convention in Rochester, presently serves as an aide to city in college politics as they possibly can. Managing Editor New York on May 1. councilman Archie Spigner and has York Student Goverment is a small A shiny young Democrat is on the "It is imperative that students realize received much recognition as a potential reflection of what goes on in New York rise at York College. Only 23 years that they have voting power," Andrews future leader. In 1983, he received the State government, observed Andrews. old, Anthony D. Andrews Jr. is already emphasized. "It is very important that Community Planning Board's Youth "By gaining the experience of working seeking re-election for a second two- the youth of today understand the of the Year Award from the 12th District with their peers in governing a student year term as Democratic state com- necessity of voting in the primaries of southeast Queens. body, they are gaining the necessary mitteeman for the 32nd Assembly as well as in the major elections." "Anthony has become a valuable experience to be productive, active District of Queens county in the Every four years, state committeemen member of my staff, " commented and viable community leaders," said September 1988 elections. and women, are given the opportunity Spigner. "When I give him an assign- Andrews. Andrews represents over 20 thousand to vote for the Democratic Party's ment, I'm confident that it will be carried Democrats in an area stretching from nominee for the offices of State out satisfactorily. I predict a bright South Ozone Park to Springfield Governor, Lieutenant Governor career in public service for Anthony." Gardens. "It is neccessary for students Attorney General and Comptroller. Andrews shoulders a staggering to be politically active and aware, both There are approximately 300 elected amount of responsibility and his in and out of school," said Andrews. ' and 40 appointed Democratic state dedication to service is remarkable. The Political Science/Public Admin- committeemen and women in New York With a college course load of 17 credits istration major, who lives in South State. this semester, Andrews also serves as Ozone Park, is a junior at York College. Andrews' public service career dates a judicial delegate of the 11th Judicial As a state committeeman, Andrews back to his days at Beach Channel District. He is chairman of the represents his district in matters of High School in Far Rockaway. His Democratic Party's New York State party policy, rules and regulations. potential was recognized by Fred Youth Task Force, executive board He was listed as an alternative delegate Wilson, then district leader of the 32nd member of Fred Wilson's Democratic to the Democratic convention under Assembly District Youth Council. Club and president of Queens County presidential candidate Jesse Jackson's Andrews served as president for four Young Democrats Organization. banner. consecutive years. "I take life one day at a time," said Andrews is also currently running While still at Beach Channel, Andrews Andrews. "I keep my appointment book unopposed for the powerful position was appointed secretary of the Queens with me at all times because without of president of The New York State County, Young Democrats Organi- it I would be lost." Young Democrats Organization at their zation, by borough president Donald At York College the Politcal Science Anthony D. Andrews Jr., Young Democrat. April 29,1988 PANDORA'S BOX page 5 York's MBRS Proeram Gets Funds For Two New Professors by Paula Ann Bennett for professors to study research—related Reporter subjects at accredited institutions. The National Institute of Helath (NIH) "The program is designed to also has approved the additional funds for upgrade the skills of the faculty involved York's research program, The Minority in the training of the students," said Biomedical Research Support Program Dr. Lewis. (MBRS), to add two professors in There is no limit to the time that June. a student may spend in the program, Over the years MBRS has contin- but most students stay for two years. uously turned out productive, highly "Students can work as long as they motivated minority students who often are accomplishing something and go on to medical school. The added growing," said Dr. Young, a professor researchers will focus on Organic of Organic Chemistry involved in the Chemistry and Developmental Biology. program. "To get students deeply As a result, the program will need new involved in a project and then to get research oriented science students to to the point of producing publishable fill vacancies. results takes time. Students usually "The program has been successful "The Program has been successful," says Dr. Leslie Lewis MBRS Coordinator. apply when they have completed the in upgrading the professional scope grants, seven professors were included to the real world of Chemistry that prerequisites for the field in which of our students," said Dr. Leslie Lewis, in the package. allows you to build up your self- they wish to work - usually as upper MBRS Coordinator at York. "And The MBRS students at York College confidence and gain work experience." sophomores." the new professors will be extrememely have been exceptionally successful in Parmeshwar Mahabir, a pre-med Dr. Young said that seeing students important in upgrading the quality the past and continue to be today. student in the program, said that MBRS go on to become successful was most of the research component here at York." During the period from 1977 to 1987, students are highly motivated and gratifying to him, but he expressed In 1972, officials from the Department 86 students participated in the program. encouraged by their professors. But, regrets that most York MBRS students of Health and Human Services and From this group, 36 students have gone he feels the same kind of support should go on to professional schools. "We the Public Health Service recognized on to professional schools and 25 have be available for non-MBRS students also need minority students in graduate the need to have more minority gone on to graduate programs (MS as well. This way they will also feel schools," he pointed out. individuals involved in the biomedical orPH.D) like an integral part of the Science The MBRS program also allows for sciences. Their MBRS program was department. the purchase of high-tech, "state of Seventy-one percent of the students originally found in the traditionally "The MBRS program gives you such the art" equipment such as the NMR, involved in this program have gone black schools of the South. Later, it a sense of self confidence. You are HPLC, FTIR and the Laser. These on to further study. was expanded to the schools of the able to trust your instincts and abilities are used in the college's laboratories South-West to include Mexican- The MBRS Program clearly funnels both in the lab and academically," and funded through a competition open Americans. minority students into highly acclaimed said Jorge Andrade, another premed only to school with MBRS grants. The program was a tremendous scientific progams and thus fulfills its MBRS student. "It's like an elite club." Dr. Lewis and Dr. Young hope that success in relieving the severe under- primary goal. "Few of these students The MBRS students are required in the future the MBRS program will representation of minorities doing would have chosen these career paths to work a minimum of 15 hours per expand to the Social Sciences Depart- publishable research. By 1976, the had it not been for their involvement week. The students may also receive ment here at York. Grants are available Federal government decided to expand with the MBRS program," observed credits for their work in the lab. for research in Psychology, Sociology, the program to schools in the East. Dr. Lewis. Publications are also a privilege that Social Work, Health Education and York College, in 1976, became the first "The graduate schools get kids who the students enjoy. Their names are even Mathematics—as long as the Northeastern school to join the league are equivalent to graduate students listed beside the name of their professor research has some biomedical impli- of MBRS colleges. The two founding because they are capable of handling in the abstracts that are accepted to cation. York certainly has more than professors, Dr. Amedeo D'Amamo and themselves in a laboratory," said Fred be printed in the MBRS Annual Journal. enough qualified students in these areas Dr. Hampton in the fields of Biochem- Diaz, a MBRS student who has just Not all works are published in the who are willing to participate in research. istry and Developmental Biology, started been accepted to Howard University's Journal. It is therefore an honor to "The MBRS program provides the with just six students. Medical School. "Also, in medical have the works of our professors same opportunity for all qualified In 1979; Dr. Paul Young and Dr. school, the students are better qualified included. Dr. Cohn, Dr. Johnson, Dr. students," said Dr. Lewis. "But, it's Leslie Lewis joined the program and because the maturity factor is gained." Young and Dr. Lewis all had articles up to the students to get the most out in subsequent years Dr. Sheiner, Dr. "You gain a consciousness of what published in the 1987 MBRS Journal. of the program. By increasing the Cohn and Dr. Johnson were added Chemistry really is," added Julian The program is not only beneficial number of faculty members involved, to the staff. Last year, when the new Arongo, a York MBRS Chemistry to the students, but also to faculty we will only strengthen the reputation proposals were sent in to apply for major. "It (doing research) is an exposure members. The NIH will provide funds of the college's program."

development in Southeast Queens and increased zoning for single-family owner CRUISE SHIPS Students Join "Sign Up" Campaign occupancy in Central and Northwest by Scott Martin "The Queens Citizen's Organization Queens. NOW HIRING. M/F Reporter is a group which holds politicians The City University of New York Several York College students have accountable on non-partisan political Summer & Career Oppor- supplies more than just a pool for tunities (Will Train). Excellent recently volunteered to work on the issues which are vital to the working potential volunteers. The QCO is also Queens Citizen's Organization (QCO) family in New York." pushing for private college scholarships pay plus world travel. "Sign Up and Take Charge Campaign." The "sign-up" campaign hopes to or CUNY placement for every qualified Hawaii, Bahamas, Carib- The project is concerned primarily with sign up 60,000 Queens registered voters high school graduate in Queens. bean, etc CALL NOW: more dignified housing, drug free to form a solid power base for the 206-736-0775 Ext. environments, quality public schools, group's key projects. York students York College students who have family amnesty for new citizens and involved in the campaign will go through already joined the QCO sign-up other key issues in Queens. leadership training sessions. campaign include Katherine Lake, The QCO is a non-partisan operation According to Goodwyn, it is essential Merna Ionez, Nadine Bethune, Marian k located in Woodhaven and backed by for the organization to train future Foskey, Stephen C. Hamilton, Janet C^EIVITER 35 different churches and Jewish groups leaders. 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They also seek more commercial leader. page 6 PANDORA'S BOX April 29,1988 & Entertainment La Mama Founder To Share Tales Of Experimental Theater By Rozaan Mohamed her playwright brother Frederick Lights since. Sports Editor and his friend Paul Foster could put When La Mama toured, host coun- In May, 1950, Ellen Stewart arrived on their productions. tries would often pay the company's in New York City from Chicago, a On October 18, 1961, Cafe La Mama, expenses. In return, foreign theater poor black woman with only $60 in often referred to as "pushcart", was ensembles were allowed to come to her pocket and no place to stay. Thirty born in a basement on East 9 St. The New York and show their work at La minutes later, she was a porter at Saks basement seated 25 and cost $55 a Mama. Stewart's refusal to abandon Fifth Avenue. By August 1, she was month in rent. these foreign programs and concentrate one of the Executive Designers at Saks. By designing everything from on American artists resulted in the Ellen Stewart, the first black designer NEA's (National Endowment for the in New York, became the founder of children's swimwear to ballroom gowns, Stewart supported La Mama. She also Arts) drastic cut back of much needed the world famous La Mama, ETC grants. (Experimental Theater Club). On May relied on private donations and grants 10, York College will be graced by for assistance. However, Ellen Stewart and La Mama her presence when she returns from But New York was not ready for persevered. Today, the company a World Tour and stops in for a rare Ellen Stewart. A whole host of includes 3 theater spaces, a cabaret, visit. politicians constantly looked for reasons an art gallery, 7 floors of rehearsal Stewart was invited by the Fine and to harrass her. studios, music workshops and housing Performing Arts Department. Her visit for visiting artists. There are also La will be sponsored by the Performing "They were always closing me up, Mama's sprinkled in places like Austria, Arts Fund. She will be speaking about "Welcome to La Mama," says Ellen Stewart, giving me summonses," she said. Germany, Canada, Australia, England her work at the La Mama theater in founder. Stewart was accused of providing . and Colombia. room 4M06 during club hours, 12- But Stewart never made it to school. "entertainment in a squalid little dump." In over 25 years in the business, 2 p.m. All are invited Fate had other plans for her. Exploring In addition, she spent many nights Stewart has picked up 8 Honorary "I've always felt that if you need the city one Sunday, she met Papa at the Women's House of Dentention Degrees, 39 Awards and Citations for a place, you make a place, " said Stewart, Abraham Diamond, a Rumanian for offering entertainment without a excellence and an alumni list that talking about the need for an ambitious immigrant who was to become her license. includes the cream of the theater world. black woman to make her own niche. surrogate father. Papa Diamond was Fleeing persecution, Stewart was La Mama's graduates include Al Pacino, Originally, Stewart's reason for the first to put out a pushcart in the forced to move La Mama several times Bette Midler and Diane Lane. coming to New York was to attend Delancey St. area. and each time the theater expanded. fashion school. "I heard there were Having dedicated La Mama to fashion schools in San Francisco and "You should have a pushcart too," In 1965, fed-up with being ignored presenting new playwrights and new New York that let us (blacks) in," she Papa advised Stewart. "And if you by publishers and critics at home, works, Stewart opens every performance told a Women's Wear Daily reporter. push the pushcart for other people, Stewart bought one-way tickets for by ringing a bell and addressing the "I flipped a coin and came here to it will take you where you want to 16 members of her company. They audience. "Welcome to La Mama," go the the Traphagen School of Fashion go." sailed off to Europe with 22 plays. she says, "which is dedicated to the Design." Her pushcart was a tiny theater where La Mama has never stopped touring playwright and all aspects of the theater." Glamour And Greed Star in Pandora's Double Feature Review Clara Tillinghast (Francis Sternhagen). Gekko's increasing influence on Bud Clara is a fascist in pantyhose. drives a wedge between Bud and his Jamie has problems at home too. His father, Carl Fox, played by Charlie's wife went to Paris on a two-week real life father, Martin Sheen. Carl modeling assignment, then called him is an honest, hardworking man who collect to tell him that she wasn't coming can't understand his son's growing back. And the first anniversary of his obsession with making money. mother's death is only a few days away. Together, Carl and Gekko threaten Jamie can't cope with any of this and to tear Bud apart. Their values come is driven deeper into his cocaine habit. from two different worlds. Carl is all Keifer Sutherland appears as Tad Michael "Greed is Good" Douglas. working class ethics and morality. Allagash, Jamie's best friend. Tad can If there were ever a patron saint Gekko's values are more like the stock drink, do drugs and have sex all night of greed, it would have to be Gordon market. 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April 29,1988 PANDORA'S BOX page 7 Dean Haley street." Haley will need their cooperation Conl. from p. I as much as they will need his. department members, a lack of funds "I think he is going to be a positive has caused the division to suffer from force," said Katherine Lake, a York a shortage of counselors for handicapped student. "He has very good ideas, but and international students. students have to work with him in order to help themselves." "I plan to look at. staff strengths and weaknesses, as well as student needs, "I'm glad to be here," said Haley. and develop programs to meet these "A position like this will allow me needs," said Haley. "I hope to to use my administrative and man- accomplish this by bringing new grants agement skills in a decision making to the division." process. But, the key factor is that I'm in a position that will have direct impact Haley also plans to the make the on the success of our students." Student Development "a more integral part of the York community." He No Show plans to involve both the staff and Con!, from p. I faculty in a wide variety of activities. In addition, Jones said that York The Search for a New Dean Com- couldn't give space to any candidate mittee received input from faculty, or group to hold a rally. But, the the staff of student development and administration did let student gov- students. There was also a committee ernment know that any student of students, who with the approval organization could "have Jackson as of president Bassin, met with the finalist a guest speaker." and formed their own opinion of his "It was always the position of the qualifications. administration to find a way to get President Bassin welcomed the idea the man to come," insisted Jones. of student participation. "1 felt very This was the posture president Bassin strongly about the students input, maintained when a group of 50-70 said Bassin. students converged upon his office. The Dean of Students Task Force The students accused Bassin of racism included student senators and other and limiting the number of people who leaders. According to Student Gov- could attend the event. They felt that ernment, president Donald Vernon, since fewer people were allowed at the purpose of the student committee York, Jackson was forced to go where was "to have some student involvement he could get more potential votes. in the process of selecting a new dean." "I really, truly believe that president Both search committees agreed Bassin is not a racist," said Jones. unanimously that Vernon Haley was "The most he could be accused of is the best candidate for the position. being overly cautious." "I found Haley a firm and independent Many students took Jackson's no person," said Vernon. "He understands show as a personal affront. They said and relates to student causes." that their time was valuable and they Haley has been well received at York. should have been given advance notice Everybody seems to be very pleased that he was not going to come. They and excited about the new dean. On felt that they were treated shabbily March 29, the Student Government by someone they honestly believed in. held a luncheon to honor Dean Haley. "1 am very upset because Jackson There was an enthusiastic, upbeat and had an obligation to us to come. I unified mood to the proceedings. won't vote for him if this is the way "I'm looking forward to working he acts," said Antonis Fourlas. "I don't with the Student Government," Haley want this kind of president. This means OPENS FRIDAY APRIL 8 told the crowd. But, the new dean he doesn't respect us." AT THEATRES EVERYWHERE was quick to add that "it's a two way

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