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This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Publications at DOCS@RWU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Hawk's Eye by an authorized administrator of DOCS@RWU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. olume 6 Issue 9 The Roger Williams University Newspaper March 15, 1997 A letter from the Editor Last year I had the prmlege of SlUIng on senous comersallon. But now, in real Itfe, pen to come out on an Accepted Students "I think as far as your language is con­ a dIStIngUIshed panel to discuss the First the freedom of speech issue is truly in Day. Journaltsts don't gct jobs and win cerned," said Arlene Violet at the First mendment In front of the RWU commu­ RWU's face. awards by writing nuffstorics and cheering Amendment Forum, "whether it's degrad­ nity. The panel, modemted by Presidenl "The dlflicully with free speech in the on everything thc university does. Ing, sexist, or homophobic, you have the Anthony antoro and Dean of Students United States IS thal it tends to provoke con­ Second, and more importantly: "Con­ right as an individual to speak that speech, Karen Haskell, Included: Arlene Violet, troversy," said President Santoro at the First gress shall make no law respecting an es­ and that should be the policy in this coun­ former Stale Auorney General and local ra­ Amendment Forum. tablishmcnt of religion, or prOhibiting free try." dlOrrv personality; Frank Mancini, former The president was righl. Many students cxcrcise thereof; or abridging thc frecdom Rcgardless of what is said or whether or RWU facully member and editorial writer have criticiled me for publishing an edgy of speech, or of the press; or the right of the not we want to hear it, people have the Con­ for the Prol'idellce JOlln/al; Barbara Bernier, commentary piece from a student with an pcople peaceably to assemble, and to pcti­ stitutional right to speak and publish. RWU Professor of Law; and myself. opinion. tion thc Government for redress of griev­ Whcn pcople's views are surpressed, the In her opening remarks, Haskell stated: Here's where the conOict stands. One: ances." FirstAmendment rights ofall Amcricans are "Our forefathers strongly believed in the UJ:lje ;If)nlJJk'd t;pt, the only printed medium The First Amendment, allhough debat­ in dangcr. First Amendment, but now it's 'in your face'. for students to express themselves in, is not able, gmnts people the liberty to voice their We can debate hypothetical issues all we Is it time to place limits on freedom of a brochure put out by Admissions. It is a opinions, even at a small private university want, but when somethIng really happens speech?" vehicle for students, regardless of their like RWU. Jcff Stigliano's piece, clearly and it's tangible, 'in our face', it's a leaf of a That nigh! the panel debated some ex­ views, to say what they feel. The p";>er will labeled as commcntary, was obviously his different <;u:or. tremely hot topics, and engaged in some not sugarcoat the news, even if it does hap- opinion - not UJ:lje ;If)nlJJk'd t;pt. Josh Mitchell One more, two more, come on! early Kinnas StaffWriter

"V-step, straddle, knee lift, hamstring." No, these aren't some kind of crazy square dance calling methods, and no it's not a complicated way to torture your room­ mate, allhough if you do them right you might make them cmud with jealousy when they get a load of the new and improved you. It's step aerobics classes, a purely intense way to work your body, while having fun at the same time. This isn't any swcatin' to the oldies either. It's a guaranteed fun way to get yourself up and moving. Step aerobics classes, which are being held in the Recreation Center, are becom­ ing a popular way to work OUI. All you need is a little motivation, a pair ofsneakers, and you're wcll on your way to the body that you've always dreamed of. Step aerobics, not unltke other work out actIvities, is deSigned to provide a strong AEROBICS, Page 4 • Step aerobics help students blow off pounds and stress. LGBTA Vice President takes a stand or companionship with other members," It who arc cunous as to what the organiza­ this soclcty. Wc are al,o In the procc" of KEVI BEACH makes me wonder whether the author IS as tional goal of the LGBTA actually is. here prepanng an LGBTA dance - "h,ch will Vice President, LGBTA shellered and Ignomnt as he appears to be. you go. supporl all walks of lIfe. Lastly. we are In Docs he thInk that the only gay people we AccordIng to The Roger Williams Uni­ the process of schedulIng an advertised This Icucr IS In rcply to the article wrtl­ associate with attend this university? If so. versity Undergradllate Cataloglie. the defi­ panel dISCUSSion on whallt means 10 be gay ten by Jeff Stigltano titled. "LGBTA. MSU: you and others are very mislead. I obvi­ nition of the Lesbian. Gay, Bisexual, in the 90's, for those of you who may be What do these leuers mean to you?" (Feb­ ously need to educate the ignorant Transgendered Alliance (LGBTA) and interested. ruary 28, 1997). First and foremost, I hope homophobes on this campus with a few sta­ friends is as follows: Members serve as pub­ I also don't have a problem with people everyone that has some sort of intellectual tistics. In 1993, it was assumed that 1/10 of lic advocates within the University to coming directly to me and asking questions capacity undcrstands that the LGBTA is not the popUlation was gay. That means that heighten the level ofgay awareneSS and gay If they like. It boggles me that some people a group where people meet for "sexual sat­ within this university ofabout 3,000 people, sensitivity. assume that, as a gay male, I'm supposed to isfaction". If that were the case, not only 300 are gay. If your class has 20 people in With such a limited amount ofmembers, be embarrassed about who I am. Please, if do I think we'd be arrested, but we'd prob­ it, you can bet that at least two, if not more, there is only so much we can do. I have anyune does see me on campus and has a ably have a lot more members than we do are gay. personally gone to eight classes and dis­ question, don't hesitate to ask it! I encour­ now. I believe that comment was taken from Thc first time I read the article by Mr. cussed what we, the LGBTA, do as an or­ age it! It's one of the few ways that people the Ski Club president, who not only lacks Stigliano, I was livid. Then I had my ganization, along with answering many of can learn. the correct knowledge regarding the housemate read it and he looked at me and students questions. We unfortunately have Life is experience and all of you have a LGBTA, but is also roommates with Mr. said, "Ehh, just your typical driveL" I not had a lot of extra time to go into res,­ chance that most individuals don't get, the Stigliano, and let mc say that using your thought about it and realized that he was dence halls and talk about what we as an chance to educate yourselves and diversify roommate docs not constitute a representa­ absolutely right, so I decided against my 10 organilation do and can provide, and for your lives. Ifyou lack the knowledge, whIch tive sampic of the feelings of the students page backlash picking out all the mistakes that, I apologize. The president and I will IS apparent that some ofyou do, read a news­ on this campus. the article made, grammatically and contex­ personally be attempting to schedule eve­ paper, meet someone new, or even hit the Second, the Itst ofmisperceptions would tually, and decided to focus on the future, nings in the resIdence halls where interested library! take pages for me to respond to, but as for and what I could do to educate the minds parties can come and take part In an intelli­ There are tons ofways to diversify your­ attending events such as the Christmas or that the author may have corrupted with his gent discussion regarding the LGBTA. Its self! You can't remain in those shells Valentine's dances and finding "compatibilty self-inOicted ignorance. So for those ofyou functions, and what it means to be gay in forever...I promise we won't!! X AM .,.IIE IIAWK'S lYE! Let's trace the steps of how the student newspaper gets made. I sell the ads. creale the ads, and place the ads. Next, Editor-in-Chief I edit the small amount of dismal anicle that get submit­ Joshua Mitchell ted. I then lay-out the slOries, write the headlines. and wrestle for some son of picture 10 accompany the story. If I feel the paper is riddled with too many ads and not enough Photographer News Editor manuscript, I refer to the COllege Press Service. a free pub­ Robert Mapplethorpe Josh Mitchell lication that allows newspapers to utilize stories without having to pay for any rights. Let's examine my job description. I am the EdilOr-in­ Arts & Entertainment Sports Chief, the Secretary, the Ad Manager, the Arts & Enter­ Josh Mitchell Josh Mitchell tainment Editor, the News Editor, and I distribute the paper when it comes out. Features Editor Without me. Ihe paper would cease to exist. To some, Josh Mitchell Ihat may sound like a good idea, but personally, I disagree. I want to defend The Hawk's Eye and criticize some mem­ The transgendered Editor-in-Chief bers of the RWU community. ofcourse. Why? Because it was different and opinionated. Advisors First, as pessimists tend to do, most people dwell on the Take the misunderslanding about the women's page under Ted Delaney and Phil Szenher negative - it's human nalure, unfonunately. For instance, consideration. On the brink ofWomen's Hislory Month, I all year The Hawk's Eye has worked hard to capture an run a page entirely devoted to woman-oriented issues. Some Hawk's Eye Letter Policy array of school events and presenl them to the university. females on campus accuse me of being degrading. Yet if Did anyone ever write a leller to the Editor and compli­ Letters should be dropped offat they were 10 read woman magazines like Cosmo or YM menl the paper's coherent and thorough diligence? Nope, they'd find articles like "How to have the best orgasm" or TIll .....·1 office in the lower Student e.. but you bel your bollom-dollar that as soon as people got "How to make him hot during sex." BUllhe school's paper Union before deadline. Any letters sub­ insulted by an issue Iheir fingers were on the keyboard be­ is degrading if it prints something different. Some ask, if mitted after this date may not be printed. fore you could say "commentary." you're going to have a page solely devoled to women's is­ Letters must be typed, double­ Second, ifpeople have so much to say about things, why sues, why not have a men's page as well? I don't see a don't they get involved? Know why? Because most people Men's Hislory Month. spaced and spell-checked. talk loud, and say nothing. They're Rush Limbaughs, cri­ All letters must be signed. Anony­ It's a shame that it lOOk a linle controversy to move people tiquing everything and doing zero. to write. This edition features a diversity of opinion from mous letters will not be printed. Third, I would like to justify some of my decisions. all walks of RWU life. One would think at a college-level The writer should include hislher Because the paper consists of me, I have to scramble to that people would have more to say. It's disappointing that phone number, although the number will obtain relevant information that I think will intrigue the so many students are not articulate about their feelings and campus. When I say intrigue I mean three things: inform, not be printed in 1M.....·1 e... ideas. Too many people shy away from debate in fear of persuade and entertain. Take last issue, for instance - the debate 1M...... e.. reserves the right to creatingconflict. That's too bad because from comes fronl page consisted of a feature on the Health Advocates, knowledge and from knowledge comes power. Got some­ artic~. edit all the history ofthe Honors Program, an update on a missing thing 10 say? Say it in The Hawk's Eye. I print everything sludent, and a sharp commentary piece on the LOBTh and I've ever received. Josh Mitchell Call 254-3229 Fax 254-3257 MSU. What gOI the mostanention? 11Ie commentary piece, LGBTA President responds Weicollle to the Real World In response 10 the laleSl issue of ~ Hawk's Eye, it is evidenl Right off the bat, I don't want to hear one more word to theirquoled for fear of''backlash.'' Ifyoo have and opin­ that the~ may be some misconceplions aboUI the organizational ion, shoot it out. Scream to everyone aboul it at the top of goals of the Lesbian, Gay Bisexual. Transgendered Alliance. As about the MSU, LGBTA article. Nol another whimper. 11Ie the President ofthe L.G.B.T.A. I am proud 10 be able 10 respond article stirred up a lot ofcontroversy because it presented a your lungs. Don't be afraid of what other people might and clarify what the group is all aboul. as well as be able to pro­ real land relevant issue, welcome 10 the wonderful world of think. Do you really give a shit if some hairball disagrees mote our programming efforts. free speech. Racism and Sexual diversity seem to be touchy with you? You live in a country where free speech is a As stated in the 1996-97 Guide to Sludenl Clubs and Organi­ areas around this campus. Do we have a problem, here at righI, abuse it as much as possible. If someone calls me zations. ''The L.G.B.A. has a twofold mission at RWU: First, to RWU? When you read the article how did it make you vertically challenged I'll break his legs. Political correct­ provide an open-minded social environmenl for students who share feel? Why did you feel this way? Were you uncomfortable ness is weak. a lesbian, gay, of bisexual orientalion; Ihose individuals who are with the way you fell? Think about what the article is say­ Jeff Stigliano saw an interesting article to write and be queslioning their sexual orientalion; and those individuals who ing rather than bitch about it. Creale a discussion. gOD had the balls to write it. END OF STORY. If you didn't support them; second to serve as a public advocate within the help you, you might learn something. like it, gel used 10 il because sometimes life is unfair. Bet­ UniYersity community for issues of particular concern to people of different sexual orientations. as well as participation in'local The core of the problem is political correctness. Politi­ ler yet, if you didn't agree with him write an article ex­ polilical demonstralions and social events. L.G.B.A. also serves cal correctness is for spineless maggots who should have plaining why and send il into THE HAWK'S EYE for put>­ as a vehicle for outreach programming designed 10 heighten the been aborted in the first place. The whole concept is un­ lication. Stop complaining, grow balls, and pick up your level ofgay awareness and gay sensitivilY on campus." This year, American. In this country you have the freedom to have pen. Until then I don't want to here and no more bilching. the L.G.B.T.A. has also chosen 10 recognize the transgendered and opinion. What political correctness wants you to do is Jeff really couldn't have written his article al a better community while maintaining the same organizational mission. whitewash your opinion in moderate terms to take the edge time. Free Speech is under fire more now than ever. Ifnol I have seen lhe L.G.B.T.A. grow substanlially; Ihis year has off what they really mean. It wants you 10 keep friendly for people like Larry Hynt and Howard Stem, I wouldn't been our most aclive. Members attended a gay hislory leclure at with everyone. It wants you to change your own opinion even be able 10 write this column. Big Brother wouldn't Brown University, hosled two trips for Roger Williams students so thaI you don't offend anyone. We have come to a point allow it. to Boston. The last trip provided a group rale and transportation I iNK for 28 studenls to see RENT, a Broadway musicallhat deals wilh where student's won't allow their names to be prinled next Ed Perry gay and straight relalionships in the time ofA.I.D.S. The upcom­ ing month ofApril is going to bring even more activity including the Fifth Annual "A Night OUT wilh the L.G.B.T.A." a variety A mad time at Metallica show lhal will be held on Ihe 161h at 8 p.m. in Ihe Dining Hall. Four members will also be attending the 3rd annual Lesbian Gay It was March 5th and my first MetaUica concert was a him with a few exposed female fans. Right after that the Bisexual Transgendered Northeast College Campus Conference, few hours away. After a quick dinner, I made the hour band launched into "Seek & Destroy" which is a title 011' a three day conference at S.U.N.Y. Stoneybrook. While this con­ journey up to the FleetCenter in Boston. This was ference hopes to unite New England schools, the L.G.B.T.A. has of their debut album. The grand finale started towards Metallica's second night in Boston, the previous nigbt soId­ already contacted every other Rhode Island institulion of higher the end of''Sad Bul True" when a speakerstarted to mal­ out, and there weren't many seats left for this show eithr. education in order to gain and provide infonnation exchange and function. Next, there was a problem with the lights as At 8:IS the waiting was finally over. One by one each support. We have been able to do all of this without a budget. spads Dowed out of them. Then there were explosions This year the L.G.B.T.A. has nol received funding from Ihe Uni­ member of the band ran out and did a lap around the and a light tower fell down leaving one crew memberburst­ versity, but has had access to and utilized the administrative sup­ Door greeting their fans. James Hetlield verbally greeted ing into Dames. After be was put out with a fire extin­ port the school has to offer. tbe fans, and the band started right into their lirst song. guisber, and carried away by the paramedics, the band This year, those interested in getting involved have had more MetaIlica did a great job at mixing their older music with left the stage. About live minutes after this staged "acci­ options than ever before. As always, the office ofSlUdent Activi­ their newer music. Halfway througb the 2 112 hour set, dent" the band reappeared. They played two more songs ties maintains mailboxes for all clubs, and those who choose can the F1eetCenter went black and gunfire could be heard. and then the show was over, the house lights went on, and also access the group Ihrough our phone line: extension 3577. a The stage was lit up with lire and explosions. This was the the crowds of people started emptying out onto Cause­ new oplion that has been available and advertised since Septem­ image that the band wanted to project for this particular way Street. ber. Meeting are held Thursday nights at 9:30 in the East Confer­ song. Any Metallica fan knows what song I am talking Overall, I was impressed by the way the band inter­ ence Room of the Center fot Student Devtlopment. They arc about, ofcourse "One!' They played justabout every song acted with the crowd. Constantly running form stage to open to all, yet remain confidential; this allows the group to main­ that comes to mind when you think of Mctallica. Songs stage, with occasional inlernction with the fans. All I can tain the highest level of comfort for those who choose to attend. like "For Whom The Bells Toll", "Master of ti,e Puppets" say is "sorry, you missed 8 hell or a show." I've never been There will be a panel discussion addressing lhese artd other and "Fade To Black" really showed the crowd what the issues concerning both the L.G.B.T.A. and M.S.U.. Wedncsday. a huge Metallica fan, but after the night of March 5th, I band was all about. March 19th, in S.H. 128 al8 p.m. All arc Invited (0 allend. may be paying a little more attention to this band. At one poinl during "Nothing Else Matters" Krik Jeremy Griffin, President L.G.B.T.A. Hammel gnlbbcd his camera and snapp<.'tI a few shots of Craig Bates MIU'ch 15, 1997 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 3 Commentary piece has university in an uproar To llrhr l!)nluk'lll!fvr: Second, some members of rest of that edition seems to be Christian Fellowship or Hillel, take up immediately. He faults Jell tigliano's commentary the RWU community are criti­ written for morons only, for example-whose purpose the LGBTA for choosing to piece on the LGBTA and MSU cizing The Hawk's Eye for al­ Third, I am disappointed by is too provide a gathering and "remain in the shadows of in the February 28 of The lowing the views expressed by the reaction of the LGBTA. I meeting place for students ofa mainstream campus activity." Hawk's Eye prompts from me Stigliano to appear in print. heard the club's members ran special identity. That leaves Perhaps Stigliano is correct. a variety of responses that I Readers should have noted, off to complain to President Stigliano open to charges of Perhaps the LGBTA needs to would like to share with the however, that the word "Com­ Santoro and Dean Haskell racism and homophobia, become more visible in the RWU community, mentary" appears under the when the article appeared. * He identifies LGBTA RWU community. Its members First, let me defend the pro­ article's title, clearly identify­ Members of the LGBTA, you as a club whose main purpose need to educate us aboutAIDS. fessional judgment of my col­ ing the piece as Stigliano's had better learn to do some­ is to help members identify They need to meet with faculty league. Ted Delaney, faculty opinion, not the position of the thing other than run to your sexual partners. But surely the members to ensure that gay is­ advisor to The Hawk's Eye, in newspaper, parent substitutes when things LGBTA, like other clubs, has sues are covered in the class­ this matter. Some members of I suppose it's fair to criticize don't go your way. The world a more noteworthy agenda, and room. They need to partici­ our community have blamed Mitchell for making the deci­ in which you will grow into surely students join other pate in the Volunteer Center, Professor Delaney for the sion to allow Stigliano's views adulthood is not kind to gay clubs-like the Ski Club-in become vocal members of article's aPfearance. But I a public hearing. But look at people, You are going to be part to meet other students for honor societies and student would like to point out that Pro­ the rest of the February 28 edi­ bashed on the job, in your com­ dating and romance. Many government, join the staff of fessor Delaney is the tion ofThe Hawk's Eye - an ar­ munities, in your churches, and people find lifelong romantic The Hawk's Eye, and enter the newspaper's faculty advisor; ticle titled "Mexican Transves­ in your social organizations; partners at health clubs, mainstream of campus social he does not - and should not tite Wrestling," an article advis­ develop a more courageous and churches. sports arenas, profes­ activities, so that students like - control its content. In this ing men how to cope with their creative response than running sional conferences, and other Stigliano can interact with his malter, Professor Delaney girlfriends' PMS, a random to Mom and Dad for help when venues not specifically de­ gay peers (which his article, acted responsibly, profession­ piece about some Boston Col­ someone insults you. signed to foster romance. despite its vitriolic tone, sug­ ally, and ethically: he informed lege professor's research on The proper response from * Stigliano comlilains gests that he is actually quite Stigliano and the newspaper's kissing, an article on underwear the LGBTA to Stigliano's ar­ about the LGBTA's meeting anxious to do). Coming out of editor, Joshua Mitchell, that sizes, a "DidYou Know" blurb ticle is a more eloquent, more times, but those meeting times the shadows and into the main­ they would certainly receive that identified Benjamin persuasive, more dignified are really none of his business, stream will take courage­ criticism for printing the article Franklin as a SOD-year old commentary in the unless, ofcourse, he intends to which one of my favorite writ­ and then left the decision proverb. If I were the editor newspaper's next edition, Cer­ join the organization, in which ers defined as exhibiting grace whether to publish with and Stigliano's article crossed tainly identifying the weak­ case he should attend one ofits under pressure---but the entire Stigliano and Mitchell. That my desk. I'd probably print it nesses in Stigliano's argument meetings and request that campus community might was precisely the approach that in a second, just to prove that is not too difficult: meetings be held at times more profit if members of the Professor Delaney should have Beavis and Butthead were not * He accuses the conducive to his schedule. LGBTA are willing to make taken with this sensitive issue: my newspaper's only readers. LGBTA and MSU ofisolation­ Stigliano. however, does that move. he treated students as adults At least Stigliano's commen­ ist and exclusionary behavior, make one effective point, and James Tackach, who must make and live with tary might prompt responses but he does not level the same in doing so, he issues a chal­ Department ofLette,." their own decisions. from intelligent readers; the charge against other clubs- lenge that the LGBTA should and Philo80phy Student responds to commentary Missing Student I would like to address some cause they are afraid ofjust this dominantly white." What was he of the comments made in kind ofcrudeness. Why is it so trying to prove with that little Dear Hawk's Eye editor, We ask any; and all students "LGBTA, MSU: What do these unimaginable that they should comment? That the MSU is ig­ that recall taking a class with letters mean to you?" The entire have a place where they don't noring "white culture?" For My son, Bryan Nisenfeld dis­ Bryan Nisenfeld either in the fall or spring to search their memories article has a very definite preju­ feel they have to hide? Where years the cry of "reverse racism" appeared off the RWU campus on for anything they might have seen diced slant to it (coming from there are people who know what has been heard across the coun­ February 6, 1997. Though there have been several sightings, none or heard to help Bryan's family; in both the author and the people they are going through? This is try. This "reverse racism" is in are confirmed and Bryan is still their search. he chose to interview), masquer­ not all about sex as the article fact the brainchild of David missing, Family and friends con­ We just want to hear form ading under the facade ofa com­ seems to suggest. Duke, and thousands of people tinue to search for their son and Bryan that he is okay; and safe. Furthermore, this fuss over it willingly, per­ mentary on exclusion. The fact have bought into loved one. NO hassles! If he needs support that it was published in a place the TIME of the LGBTA meet­ haps in an effort to increase their His father has returned to the his family is there to help him. We where it could be read by the ings is ridiculous - yet another own self-esteem. What's "white Bristol area on several occasions all love and care for him. Just call groups it so maliciously targets clear sign of discrimination. If culture," anyhow? Does the au­ to distribute niers and talk to the to say you're okay. is really upsetting. I feel it's im­ it were, say, the Poetry Club get­ thor want them to organize a trip police. Enclosed is the most re­ Use the toll free number 1-800­ portant that we take the time to ting together at 9:30 p.m., would to a baseball game? Seems to cent nier of Bryan to disseminate 846-0868 examine the essence of this ar­ the world have said, "0000, me those kinds of activities are amongst the students and staff at Sincerely, ticle. those poets, they must be doing already offered by the Depart­ RWU, The Nisenfeld family Consider Jason Smith's com­ something kinky andlor strange ment of Student Activities. The ments. He suggests that the and mysterious? or "oh, they function of a group like MSU is LGBTA is merely a place for must be trying to isolate them­ to EXPOSE people to other cul­ people to hook up with other selves from everyone else!" tures, THROUGH activities such The School of Law people and thus is undeserving Hardly. No one would have bat­ as mentioned in the article. In a offunding. What I ask is, where ted an eye. And the student who "predominantly white" environ­ does he get that perception from? said he saw the club participat­ ment their function is twice as A comment like that frequently ing in some "unusual" activity ­ important! THlS is what "we stems from a person's own preju­ did hp bother to find out what must not forget." dices - his fears. and his attempt they were doing? It doesn't This art icle was aimed at to make himself look better. I'm sound like it. He just made the shooting down groups that pro­ willing to bet he never even both­ assumption that it was something mote diversity. I was extremely ered to find out what the club exceptionally "weird". That offended by it. But I am not a was really about - just drew as­ statement proved nothing and member of MSU nor of the sumptions based on who the had no relevance to the rest of LGBTA -I took offense to it sim­ people involved are. Consider the article - the sole reason for ply as a human being. Prejudice this: many bisexuals and homo­ its inclusion was to make the is the ugliest thing the human sexuals are forced to deal with LGBTA look bizarre. race has ever come up with, and this kind of discrimination con­ The article goes on to discuss it's horrifying to see such a bla­ stantly. In a place like a college the MSU, and says that students tant example right here in our campus this can become ex­ feel the activities are directed to­ own school newspaper. 1believe tremely oppressive and hurtful. wards black students. The au­ an apology by the author is cer­ Many students may feel the need thor goes so far as to say, "We tainly in order. Rub this lamp and Robin Williams, not Roger, to disguise their sexuality be- must not forget that RWU is pre- Samantha Brandt willjump out andgrant you your wish. Aerobically fit College graduate "sell-outs"

Continuedfrom Page J people a night:' College grads will "sell out" Rifle Association over the Si­ run, according to the study. Triebel, who got her start in­ This may account for the gap cardiovascular workout. It helps if the salary is right, says a erra Club. structing aerobics in Florida, has to increase not only your strength Cornell economics professor. Students polled said they in average salaries paid to men been teaching it for SIX years. She and stamina, but also your ap­ Robert H. Frank conducted would require S25,OOO more to and women, suggested Frank. teaches classes at The Ladies' pearance. This is a definite ben­ a poll of Cornell seniors and work as a copywriter on an ad "If you take into account Choice Gym in Bristol. efit for the upcoming summer found that students will trade campaign for Camel cigarettes the social responsibility ofthe But step aerobics isn't just for months when you're almost their ideals, but expect to be rather than the American Can­ employers, pay differences the ladies. The guys too have forced to wear short shorts and well-compensated for their cer Society. They wanted between equal male and fe­ been seen getting out there, kick­ bathing suits. It's also a lot of compromise. $20,000 extra to for the Central male workers virtually disap­ ing their butts. Whether it's to fun, and it has a way to lift your Forexample, an average stu­ Intelligence Agency rather than pear," Frank said. "Men are train for another sport, to get a spirits, actually making you have dents would have to be paid teaching High School. generally more likely to take great workout, or to simply have an increased amount of energy. $37,000 more in additional sal­ Men were more likely than a less socially responsible po­ fun, they've been showing up. The purpose ofthe step, in step ary to work for the National women to take the money and sition." Senior Fab DeSouza says that aerobics, is to increase the inten­ he goes to step aerobics to burn sity of the workout. Steps con­ fat calories and to stay in shape. sist of a platform and two or four DeSouza, who plays rugby and risers, depending on how difficult "is constantly active anyway," First-ever drop in AIDS reported a workout you desire. The risers also says that step aerobics helps alter the height of the platform, him to keep his weight at the Deaths from AIDS ing to the decline in aged" by the news but basically making the workout same level. more challenging. have begun to decline for deaths, the CDC said. stressed the fight against "It's much more fun doing ex­ The workouts themselves are the first time since the In the first six months AIDS is not over. ercise with a group of people, designed to offer movements that epidemic began 15 years of 1996, the total number "In the months and than just by yourself in your can be both high and low impact room," saidjunior Erica Gilefsky, ago, federal health offi­ of AIDS-related deaths years ahead, we must at the same time, so ttl;:! hegin­ "Theother people there motivate cials said. was 22, 000, compared continue to work to­ ners as well as the more experi­ you to push yourself, and to work enced, can both get a great work­ Deaths feU 13 percent with 24,900 deaths during gether as a nation to fur­ harder:' out together. during the first half of the a 6-month period in therour progress against Okay, so it's fun, you can go Many students have been tak­ 1996 because improved 1995 - a 13 percent de­ this deadly epidemic," he with your friends, it's a guaran­ ing advantage of the classes, and teed way to fitness, and it's free. treatments allow people crease. said. they're more popular now than So now what's your excuse for with the disease to live There have been slight AIDS remains the ever before here at RWU. Debbie not joining in? Triebel, who has been teaching longer, according to the declines in other years, leading cause ofdeath for Classes are being held every step here for two years, is pleased Centers for Disease Con­ but last year's drop was people age 25 to 44, ac­ Monday through Thursday that it has become so popular. "At trol and Prevention. by far the largest. counting for 19percentof evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the end of last year, we had onIy the Recreation Center. Everyone Also, the epidemic is President Clinton said all deaths in that age four or five people who came all is welcome to drop in and to step slowing down, contribut- he was "greatly encour· group. of the time," she said, "Now up. we're getting as many as forty A student lashes out about The Hawk's Eye

I don't where to begin. If The faculty advisor for The Hawk's ning but no more than six or seven And to the people who are irate In this instance I am writing an Hawk's Eye were a news-based Eye, my academic advisor, and the pages. that the school they will hold an editorial in the first-person be­ medium this essay could either be fact that I now work atAdmissions When it comes to the content undergraduate degree from has a cause I am alarmed while exam­ on Mexico, the upcoming Eco­ for my second internShip I came ofthe editorial, the writer had tried newspaper that runs articles on ining the other side of the prob­ nomic Summit, or Vice President to a number of conclusions. to get in touch with me as I have how to properly buy lingerie, lem. I hope people see this as a Gore's fund-raising techniques. The Hawk's Eye is so badly friends in the LGBTA. However, should submit a letter to the edi­ way ofrealizing that open discus­ Unfortunately, I have to criticize understaffed that the editor takes I did not get back to him in time tortelling him where to go. Ifyou sion is the only rational way to what has been printed in the same what he can get or makes things and now regret this fact. I'm look­ find yourselfmajoring in Commu­ solve problems. If! simply called newspaper that I proudly started up to fill space. ing passed that as well because we nications oreven English, History, Josh Mitchell, Jeff Stigliano, and writing for in the fall of 1993. Editorials and commentaries are in a clinicaVinstitutional envi­ Political Science, orCreative Writ­ Ted Delaney a trio ofdunces I have For the past few days I pictured are the hot bed of controversy as ronment. If this were story pub­ ing, don't be shy about submitting shown that I don't want anything myself sitting at the word proces­ they are obviously OPINION­ lished in a professional newspa­ a concert review or reporting on a resolved. sor in my room angrily typing this AlEll unlike news stories which per, the paper could get sued for campus news-issue or even giving To be mad at the Communica­ response. In that time span, my are supposed to be OBlECI1VE. libel or more specifically, False in a poem or short story. tions Majors and not interview a head was fuJi ofscathing thoughts The faculty encourage free Light. Right now I am in my room in single one of them could get me directed towards Editor-in-Chief speech as it is our Constitutional To make more sense of this, I Maple Hall listening to Pink hospitalized and I am sure some for running press service articles right though they did not warn just want to see more publication Floyd. I have a miniature figurine people have good reason nol to be on PMS, women's underwear, and about the controversial aspects of from Communications Majors; of the Laughing Buddha silting involved with The Hawk's Eye or the inane editorial on the RWU the commentary in question. right now, I know that the faculty atop my word processor screen. I WQRJ. I have no control over this. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and (new It is hard to make time to gather are teaching one section of Fea­ keep my tiny Siddanha (Buddha's A you read this, it may sound this year) Transgendered Alliance news for a story when you have a ture Writing and one section of name before enlightenment) there as though I gave in. What is be­ and the Multi-cultural Student full course load and an internship. Special Topics. Assuming there to remind of what I am trying to ing conveyed is lhatl am trying to 15 Union to get a piece of my mind. The counselors at Admissions are students in each, what's accomplish here. I have a roman­ look at both ends of the spectrum In addition, I had a few things break their backs trying to get the holding you back? If you are one tic dream of editing a weekly so that no one person is Icft in the to say to Communications Majors prospective students here and then ofthe instructors, what incentives newspaper by day and writing cold. The whole bit about listen­ that are not contributing to the un­ retaining them. Therefore, it can you give? novels and short fiction at night ing to Pink Floyd and my Buddha derstalTed WQRJ or submit mate­ would be a humiliation for them One good thing that did surface and on weekends. For right now, is that I want people to understand rial to The Hawk's Eye on a con­ to have people corne here at the was that people are now thinking I simply want my foot in the door what gets me to convcy Ideas onto sistent basis. I was also going to Open Houses and glance at an at­ and forming opinion on this. at a new,paper, public relations paper. With that in mind. I abo blast the Communications faculty tack of the LGBTA and MSU or Some people may think that the group, radio station, or trade jour­ want people to be satisfied and to LGBTA is a queer dating service. for not encouraging involvement skim over a column on transves­ nal. In any event, I want there to feel whole when it comes to thclr I wish these people the best ofJuck in these career-bascd activities. tite wrestling. be a sen,e ofbalance in the news I school newspapcr. If there is nothing ofinterest to in reality when a boss, close rela­ Instead, I am turning a blind write. When I intcrview people I 111is is not ahout \\ hat should cover or nothing has been submit­ tive, or friend "comes out of lhe try and ma,e surc thclr namcs arc eye to all of this. Arter talking to and shollid nol be puhl"hcd In­ the Editor-in-Chief, the author of ted, The Hawk's Eye should be re­ closet". And for the people ap­ spelled correctly and that I hase stcad. this aholll faIn1C" ,lIld Cle­ the commentary, the vice presldcnt duced in sile What I mean is, palled by the accusation, keep up down everythlllg they want me to the good work curac and preSIdent of the LGBTA, the keep the hi-monthly issues run- say Michael Gleason J}atuk'~ e1!e~ 4·reqcl:Jng rl-/:!lh! utbe ~. 'lo~ -lll...~"'. :'.)~ • ""'"-1. •.r..... •...... -. . ." ::!!ft.', _ . UtfD! WITH THE CLASS OF 1997

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The first room plays industrial, Lisa McDonough "When 1 went to 02xygen, wired rock, Contributing Writer I had a blast because there was such as Nine@ lots of room to dance, com­ re you looking for a Inch Nails and 18+ pared to other clubs I've been A new place to bump and MarIlyn .l! to," stated Stephanie Clermont. grind on the weekends? If so, Manson. The The music was also a big hit "I was disappointed that the dress codefortheguys. "I think why not try Providence's hot­ second room with the clubbers. "Most clubs OJ played mostly techno and it's ridiculous that if a guy has test new dance club, 02xygen? plays high energy dance from tend to play music from Europe dance because I like more of a the slightest bit of baggy jeans, Located at 235 Promenade the Top 40 and the third room that has words,that don't go mix; but it did have a nice at­ he can't get in." explained Gre­ St, 02xygen is open Wednes­ is a video lounge with pool along with the song. This club mosphere," stated Tricia Foster. gory. day-Sunday from 9 p.m. to I tables. has music that is more well­ Depending on which night So, the next time you're a.m. Wednesday night is ladies 02xygen is mainly appreci­ known," explained Kim you go, it also may be more looking for a place to dance, night so all you ladies can get ated for its atmosphere. "I Jurevitch, a club-goer from crowded. "I went on a Friday check out 02xygen. in for free and all you men will thought it was set up well and Salve Regina University. night so it was really crowded Whatever you're music pref­ have more to choose from! the lights and fog on the dance On the other hand, there are and the pool room was smoky," erence, you'll be sure to find 02xygen has three dance floors were cool," said Scott some students that had dislikes said Kayt Bagley. yourself right at home! rooms with two music formats. Gregory. about the club. Unfortunately there is also a A student accuses The Hawk's Eye of being misogynist

Misogyny can be defined only misogynistic, but insult­ women don't know what's article was merely a joke. ter meetings are Mondays at as the hatred or distrust of ing, attacking, degrading, going on in their own bodies Then the question arises, 7:30 p.m. in the Maple, Unit women. Examples of mi­ and offensive. There was not during this time. Women are what exactly is a joke? By 14 meeting room. sogyny can range from rape, one intelligible word in the very often confused by their most individual's standards, A school newspaper is to discrimination, to the jeer­ entire piece. Our newspaper won responses and moodi­ ajoke is not something which suppose to actively support ing ofany aspect offeminin­ took a serious female health ness." The previous line is offensive and hurtful, as the views of the individuals ity. Unfortunately, misogyny issue, such as premenstrual makes it increasingly more was the PMS article. Sup­ on that particular campus. is very apparent in our every­ syndrome, and made it out to apparent that this anonymous posed jokes which hurtfully However, this last issue did day lives. However, one be a burden upon not fe­ target minorities and homo­ not. In addition, a newspa­ would hope that this hatred males, but the entire male sexuals can be seen as dan­ per is suppose to be com­ would cease to exist on a lib­ population. With such offen­ Misogyny is gerous, just as those targeted posed of informative articles, eral university campus, such sive statements as, "Encour­ the hatred or at females are. not pieces of garbage which as Roger Williams. In con­ age healthy eating habits According to Lauren hurt people. While I fully trast, after taking a glimpse does not mean you are sup­ distrust of Cappozzi, the Chairwoman understand and respect the of last month's Hawk's Eye, pose to rip the pound of of the Women's Center on First Amendment, precau­ one would be sadly mistaken. chocolate she is currently women. our campus, "Thoughts and tions should be taken to en­ It has now become painfully gnawing on out ofher mouth. opinions without education sure that our newspaper, obvious that not only is mi­ This can be very dangerous, author, is the one who knows can lead to ignorance. If we which represents our school sogyny apparent on our cam­ and in some reported cases, absolutely nothing about a want to promote equality, as a whole, actively does rep­ pus, but it is publicized by fatal it becomes increasingly women's body. Furthermore, maybe we should mention a resent us, not insult and de­ our own newspaper, ofwhich more apparent why, accord­ it is rather insulting to con­ men's issue, as well. What I grade over half of us. each of five hundred perspec­ ing to the Federal Centers for sider that this anonymous au­ noticed throughout The It becomes obvious why tive students been issued a Disease Control, 20 to 2S thor can tell the women of Hawk's Eye, were three ar­ the newspaper is lacking in copy the day after the news­ percent of college women this campus what we do and ticles that were targeted to­ staff. The question ari es, if paper came out, on accepted suffer from severe eating dis­ don't know pertaining to our wards women looking better, a university newspaper i students' day. Furthermore, orders. own bodies. If interviewed, and none towards men, while compiled of such arti les, the issue came out right in This disgusting article I'm sure that the author the articles could have been which are not worth reading time for Women's History goes on to advise men to lie would be enlightened by how targeted at both men and and lack informative mate­ Monthl to their "sweety bloated with many of our University's women. 1 feel that an article rial, should there be a news­ Last month's article, en­ Doritoes hangi ng out of her women actually do know such as the PMS one could paper at all? titled, "How to Survive Your mouth," and even makes about our bodies. be damaging to th women's Alison Rosow Girlfriend's PMS," was' not charges as, "Even many Some may react that the community." WOtTl n's C n- GOT SOlnNING TO SAY? SAY IT IN Qtbe .awk's epel 'I • Thr••••tt.ra ...... _n.ng 5. 'nltl.la o. the C •••N. ".nt.rt••n nt.. 00...... tt•• that 'a br'ng'ng 2. Th. n o. the .....ov•• _ lVIurder lVIyatery Th._tre _bout .our e ••nd • to A'V\IU on Thurs... Apr" 3. bank robbery that 'a 8. The band ""ho ""aa aho""lng on lVI_rch 'I 3 In cro""ned k'ng at the A'V\IU "The Other Plac.". "Batt.e o. the Band_". 3. Th•••_t n ...... e o. the 7. Danz.1 ""aah'ngton...... n ""ho 'a not "Pr'vate" 'V\Ihltney Houston. On• _bout hla "Parta" _t _II. lVIov'e. Saturday.. lVIarch 4. Binga "Bllater In '15. The Dln'ng Hall. the Bun". ""II' be vlaltlng B. Thl_ Saint's holiday. Aoger """"a...... University ""hen photo buttons ""II' be aoon. g'ven a""ay by the C.E.N. Daytl.....e Progr...... s co...... 8 NEWS Mal'ch 15, 1997 Stage Crew and Concierge - uncut!

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*Tom Cruise, Jerry Maguire Best Actress: Ralph Fiennes, The English Patient Woody Harrelson, The People vs. Larry Flynt Brenda Blethyn, Secrets & Lies Geoffrey Rush, Shine Diane Keaton, Marvin's Room Billy Bob Thornton, Sling Blade *Frances McDormand, Fargo Kristin Scott Thomas, The English Patient Emily Watson, Breaking the Waves Best Supporting Actor:

Original Song: Cuba Gooding, Jr., Jerry Maguire William H. Macy, Fargo HBecause You Loved Me," Up Close and Armin Mueller-Stahl, Shine Personal, Diane Warren *Edward Norton, Primal Fear "For the First TIme," One Fine Day, James Woods, Ghosts of Mississippi James Newton Howard, Jud J. Friedman, and Allan Dennis Rich "I Finally Found Someone," The Mirror Has Two Faces Barbara Streisand, Marvin Hamlisch, Bryan Adams, and Robert Best Supporting Actress "Mutt" Lange "That Thing You Do!," That Thing You *Lauren Bacall, The Mirror Has Two Faces Do! , Adam Schlesinger Juliette Binoche, The English Patient *"You Must Love Me," Evita, Andrew Joan Allen, The Crucible Lloyd Webber and Time Rice Barbara Hershey, The Portrait of a Lady Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Secrets & Lies

Do you know how the Academy Awards got "Oscar"? A secretary looked at the statue and said: "Why, he reminds me of my uncle Oscar. A naked man holding a sword and standing on a reel of film - that's quite an uncle! THE ACADEMY AWARDS ARE MARCH 24TH Mat'ch 15,1997 SPORTS 11 It's March Madness, baby! There may be no more IInpor­ lant uocument that crosses your lower ranked squad. and his 22-18 tourney record ues\.. than our N AA Tourna­ Still unsure about some of the aren't bad, bUI the Wildcats have first round pairings? Sponge from had some prelty good learns and ment oftice pool sheet. Winning those willing to pUI real money ugly losses (14th seed East the contest means a year's worth where their mouths are- check out Tennesscc's State in 1992, 15lh of respect from colleagues and su­ periors - no matter how frequently the Las Vegas line. If a number seed Santa Clara in 1993). Geor­ 13 is only a three point underdog gia Tech's Bobby Cremins (15­ you miss those deadlines - and a versus a number four, maybe your II) isn't a sure bet come tourna­ few Andrew Jackson's (0 boot. hunch isn't so crazy after all. men! time, either. And stay· away Let us help you navigate your way 3. Mix I t Up in the Final from Louisiana State and coach through the confusing March Four. After the first couple of Dale Brown (15-14). Anybody maze - and perhaps right into the rounds, anything goes. Ifyour Fi- can lose a first-round game with winner's circle. nal Four picks are too heavy with Shaquille O'Neal in the middle is I. Don't Let the Seedings number ones, chances are you'll a risk. Rule You. They don't call it be out ofcontention. Parity rules As for the good one's remem­ March Madness for nOthing. The in college basketball these days: ber that Iowa's Tom Davis has NCAA tournament is largely de­ The differences between the first never lost a first-round game. void of logic, reason and rational­ three or four seeds in any bracket Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, ity. That's why we love it. Don't are often microscopic. Since Indiana's Bobby Knight and pick solely according to the seeds. 1985, there has been only one Fi- Louisville's Denny Crum are There are going to be upsets - lots nal Four (1993) with more than other tournament master's. And of them. Tiny schools with car­ two top seeds. Conversely, don't, 'giye special -consideration to toon-like nicknames and players get too crazy: Only five of the 48 Temple and coach John Chaney, about which you know are going teams that have qualofied for the whose maddening match-up zone to slay some giants. Look for FlOal Four slOce the field was ex- causes problems.for first ar sec- teams entering the tournament on d panded to 64 have been lowerthan ond round rival;. . hot streaks. fourth se~ds. And just two of 5. Doll'tGet Emotional. You 2. Know the First Round when the tournament expanded to 64-team formal. This is when an th~ (Villanova in 1985 and Kan- may be a proud g.:aduate of A1­ Trends. The first round is where 64 teams, no number 16 seed has underdog hunch can payoff, but sas 10 1988) have won It all, SI.X ley-Oop·State, buldon:t ruin your easy points are made (and lost). ever toppled a number one. Ever. it needs to be very allractive. of the last seven nallonal champ.- pool by selecting the Fighting There are also ramifications That's 48-0. So don't even think Fifth, sixth and seventh seeds are ons have been tops .seeds. Geldings to win it all when they throughout the tournament, as about bucking the trend. Pick all 35-13,29-19, and 35-13, respec­ 4. Play the Coaches. Until he are an eleventh seed, Don't pick teams that you nix-then win away the second seeds as well. Only tively, versus the twelve's, led Syracuse to the fi~allast ye:u-, schools that you like; ·pick those - cannot score you points in alter • two of them (Syracuse in 1991 eleven's and tens. Caveat emptor. everybody thought JIm Boehelm that will win. Play the percent­ rounds. Since you know there will and Arizona in 1993)· have Then there are those number was the worst coach 10 Amenca: ages and take reasonable risks. It be upsets, play it smart when fig­ dropped a first round game. nine seeds, which have a healthy great talent, no results. Now he's may seem odd to try to forecast uring where they're going to oc­ Third and fourth seeds aren't historical edge (28-20) over num­ a gemus. But not all of hIS peers Madness 'Yith reason but it can cur. as lucky in their openers - they're ber eight's. Most rookie pool have been able to rehabililale their work and payoff. ' Start at the top. Since 1985, 36-9 and 40-8, respectively, in the pickers invariably lean toward the reputations. Arizona's Lute Olson LA~T CHANCEII ,

CLASS OF 1997 SENIOR PORTRAITS

Beginning Monday March 17th Appointments Can Be Made During The Week Of March 10th

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.. Men's Baseball set to hit off

Brendan Flaherty hit .351 and stole 11 bases last yearfor the Hawks. Chris Moorby led the team with a .363 batting average. The Hawk nine finished their • inaugural season under the direction ofnew coach, Val Innocente, with an overall record of10-19. Women's Softball Men's Tennis

Last season the lady Hawks finished just under .500. Massimo ASfmlogo looks fo lead the Hawks fO vicfory. The team took a sharp turn halfway through the season. Lastyear's team After beginning the seas~n went7-0in the with a disappointing record • Commonwealth ! of3-7, the team finished 8-5 for a final record of11-12. Coast Conference. lo-&.Lo.-..:II Coach Steve