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1986 The ommeC nt, October 9, 1986 Bridgewater State College

Volume 63 Number 4

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"It's a beautiful day in the n~ighborhood" Students arrested at the Wooden Nickel

By College students have flocked to Roger Spring the Wooden Nickel on Thursday nights all semester. Eight Bridgewater State Col­ Only one officer was scheduled lege students were arrested last to work at the club, however, Thursday at the Wooden Nickel several officers arrived unex­ on Rte.18. Seven students were pectedly and checked licenses at charged with presenting false the door. identification. One was charged Piche said that the Wooden with altering a driver's license. Nickel didn't ask for additional "There's a lot of false i.d. 's officers. He said police check going around," said Sgt. Ronald i.d. 's at bars and package stores Piche of the Bridgewater Police all over town. Department. ··we have to clamp The situation at the Wooden down." Nickel is particularly dangerous, The students were processed Piche said. and most appeared in court on •'The kids pile in cars and Friday to set trial dates, Piche overload them. That's an acci­ said. dent waiting to happen, and we Piche said that the maximum don't have enough ambulances punishment for presenting false to transport them all. Or they identification is a $200 fine, and walk home alone down Rte. 18. The little kiddies are out for a walk from the Early Childhood Learning not more than 3 months impri­ If anything happens we're the Center, ../ocated on the ground floor of Tillinghast Hall (photo by Kirk Van sonment. He said that the maxi­ ones to make the first notifica­ Dyke). mum sentence for altering a tion to the parents," he added. license is five years imprisionment. Piche said the action "will def­ .. It's just not worth it,"' he said. inately continue". Children co • • the NuCre ····· ~..c:blctcate speaks

••Helping children to cope psychology of children in a on November 4 referendum with their fears and concerns nuclear world for the past sev­ By Smeal asserts that this of about life in a nuclear world" eral years and has been explor­ is not what they actually meant. Prent F. Rossi only a moral issue. It will be the topic addressed at a ing ways to positively and is also an "Most humans in this country economic issue. agree lecture at Bridgewater State Col­ sensitively help children to cope with us," said Smeal. "The Members of the college com­ Many government lege on Wednesday, October with their concerns. officials, polls show that if the wording munity packed the S. U. Bal­ she said, feel that as population was clear, we 29th at 7:30 p.m. in Room 304 of' ·Levin co-authored a 11amphlet would win hands lroom to hear the president of increases, the male members the Science Building. entitled ""Helping Young Child­ of down. With the language (the the National Organization for society will increase their pro­ way it appears Dr. Diane Levin, who will ren Understand Peace, War, and on the ballot), we Women speak on the upcoming ductivity to support those Jag four or address the topic, received her the Nuclear Threat," which was five points." abortion referendum question. dependants. Thus, the entire Smeal doctorate from Tufts University, published by the National Asso­ said the question, as The lecture, sponsored by the economy increases. written, doesn't wher~ she studied child develop­ ciation for the Education of define ••abor• B.S.C. Women's Center, was The lecture then turned tion," ment and the sociology of educa­ Young Children, an organiza- so the legislature could part of Eleanor Smeal's nine directly to the tion. She has been studying .the cont. p. 2 topic at hand-that prohibit the use of the Pill and campus . circuit throughout the of the proposed.question on the JU Ds, if they say life begins at state, speaking on behalf of the Nov. 4 ballot. the moment of conception. It pro-choice movement. It is partially the language also makes no exceptions, she The following people were House of Representatives: Smeal said that we are now in used on the ballot t.hat has made said. for victims of incest or rape, elected in the· Student Govern­ Burns, John a '~post-feminist era." She said it necessary to educate thr or women with serious health ment Association elections held Canastra, Tammy that the right wing is "pushing public. problems. last week. Cignetti, Sharon back the clock on women's The government's main argu­ Darcy, Dan progress." "No provision of the Con­ ment for the bill is that it will Devin, Tom Smeal outlined the Class of 1989 Class Officers: history of stitution shall prevent the save the taxpayers money, Faria, Sally the women's movement. She Secretary-Deidra Mastro General Court from regulat­ because all public funding for Gentile, Susan highlighted the achievements Treasurer-Sharon Cignetti ing or prohibiting abortion abortions would be cut. Smeal Haines, Susan. . Margaret Sanger and Susan B. unless prohibited by the ~aid that although money will be Hallal, Elizabeth Anthony in the education of the United States Constition. saved from state-funded abor­ Hanson, Lisa public. Class of J989 Senator nor shall any provision of tions, which cost approximately Howard, Christine She then Ed Ward went on to talk of the the Constitution require $225 per operation, taxpayers Kraus, Sheldon sexual revolution in the I 960's. public or private funding of will end up paying more for the McDonald, John She said that these were "actu­ abortion, or the provisionof support of children of poor MacPhadden, Allison ally the years of the advent Class of 1990 Class Officers: of the services orfacilities the refor, mothers through welfare. Marrini, Kathy (contraceptive) Pill" President-Mark Bemis and science beyond that required by the Smeal said that the state will Moore, Joseph was "perfecting Vice-president-Len Mathews the techniques of United States Consililition. also be able to regulate non­ Pascarella, Laura abortion." Secretary-Emily Lynn Lanelly The provisions of this articl public abortions mainly through Palombo, Dave The Treasurer-Kelly O'Donnell battle fought in the shall not apply to abortion:, licensing procedures for medical Sammons, Debbie Supreme Court in 197.3, the case required to prevent the facilities. This would force many Tello, William of Rowe versus Wade, opened to death of the ·mother." women to have illegal abortions, Class of 1990 Senators: Tucker, Jeffery women the right to abortion. she said, which could be unsafe Elaine Doherty Lam be rt, Gary With this teferendum ques .. Smeal said that the language and "cost thr~e to four thousand Bill Capplis Muscarella, ·Joe tion, the Massachusetts Legisla­ will be confusing to voters, and dollars." Tracy Spinazola Walenty, Linda ture is attempting to regulate that during informal polling, Smeal urged students to regis.:. Doug Eckelkamp Mederios, Marsha abortions. most people responded opposite cont. p. 2 2 The Comment Thursday, October 9, 1986 World Food Day Times to hang out together...... ~ ·:~ declared at BSC Joining colleges across the state, MASSPIRG students distribut­ p resident I nde I ica to has ing literature on hunger to declared Thursday, Oct. 16th as inform the student body on how World Food Day here at BSC. bad the hunger problem really is. Chris Daley. an intern with ··some work has already been MASSPIRG, and his associate completed by MASSPIRG David Emmons. are hard at against hunger, and there is still work with the National Student a lot to do." stated Ian McGon­ Campaigf!: Against Hunger, and nigal, BSC chapter chair for hope to improve the problem of MASSPIRG. "We are hoping to local hunger that is prominent make a big enough dent in this right here in Bridgewater and issue to start hunger crumbling other surrounding communities. until the problem collapses com- "Over I million people die pletely, and to do that, we need each month from hunger," as much help as we can get. Stu­ Daley said. '"and 3 out of 4 of dents have to realize that they them children! Our goal is for can make a difference, a can the entire college community to here, a box there, every little bit join us and President Indelicato helps." in making World Food Day a Other hunger projects great success." planned for the future by BSC On Wednesday, Oct. -15th, PIRG students include helping and Thursday, Oct. 16th, out with local soup kitchens and Students socialize as they wait for the Campus Shuttle outside the MASSPIRG will be having a a hunger banquet to take place canned/ non-perishable food sometime this coming Union (photo by Kirk Van Dyke). drive. Any donations can be November BSC PIRG urges made at lables that will be set up students to dig out those old cans by the bookstore in the S.U. and save them for World Food Other tables, set up in the week Day and to remember that preceding. will be staffed by "every little bit helps." HEALTH NOTICE Kennedy Library Health Services has Flu Vaccine available for all interested mem­ Fall Programs bers of the college community. Walk in at your convenience or call x1252 for an Boston ... The John F. trace the local and national pol- appointment. Kennedy Library is pleased to itical scene as America entered announce [ts public forum series the twentieth century. Our final for fall 1986. The first program, session on November 18, '"Uni- , '"19~6 Congressional and Quher.. ~ ted States Immigration Issues," ---,~1~•11•o•ri,.,;.;;al,._E;.;,:l:,1;;;e.:..;ct;,;.;io:.;;..;n;.,;;;s;,:.;._~.. .:.;w~il~J f::...e;;;;a•tu.;:.r~e:;,,,,a,...,_.;;.;\\;,,.;;'il;_,:l. exrloiethe'7;t-hnic co;;j)o~f~"'" ~_._.,."_-··_·------=====-t panel of political observers who tion of our newest settlers, will discuss the candidates and national attitudes and policy, *stretcher frames *pens/pencils issue:; in the campaign and how and the impact of recent immi­ *resumes rr's *posterboard the results will shape the 1988 grants on economic, political, *envelopes *calculators contest for the White House. On and social life. *personal stationery Station ry *construction paper October 14. Massachusetts pol- All sessions are held at the *wedding *school supplies itical leaders and activists will John F. Kennedy Library from invitations debate four referenda items on 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The series is *business· cards Store *office equipment the November ballot: abortion. open to the public and free of *raffle tickets *rubber stamps the financing of education, charge but reservations are *dance tickets *typing paper taxes. and the seat belt law. At required. A reception will follow *artist paints . *report covers our third session. "Boston Har- each program in the Library's *drafting supplies *typewriter repairs bar I Massachusetts Bay Pollu- pavilion. To make reservations ti on," on 0 ct ob er 2 I , call 929-4571. For further infor­ Office & school supplies environmentalists, government mation, call 929-4554. officials, and concerned citizens The Kennedy Library is proud will discuss the problems caused to present this series as part of its by pollution and community commitment to help the com­ Complete printing service available efforts to clean-up the harbor for munity better understand polit­ Wedding invitations Art supplies safety and recreational reasons. ics, government, public affairs, 697-2433 or 697-2483 One week later, "Organized and American history. The 1986 43 Central Sq. (rear)Bridgewater, Ma. 02324 Labor in Massachusetts" will fall series is supported by a gen­ examine the choices and cha!- erous grant from the Lowell lenges unions face as the state's Institute. Present this ad and receive a free gift post-industrial economy cont. p. 3 Limit one coupon per person changes the work force and the work place. On November 5, a look at the careers of four Massachusetts Nuclear 10°/o No. ____ leaders--Henry Cabot .Lodge. Student discount card John Fitzgerald, Calvin Coo­ for Dorr's Stationery Store lidge, and David L Walsh--will children discount cont. from p. 1 Name~~~~....._~~---~~~~~~~~~~ tion which has a membership of 50.000. for School.~~~~~~~~-~~-~~~~­ Address.~~~.,...... ;~~~_..;.~~~~~-~-~ She is currently an Associate Town~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pro-choice Professor of Education at Whee­ Student 1.0. number------~-- cont. from p.1 lock College.. students ter to vote . for the upcoming Admission to this event is free This card entitles the above-named 'ballot. and is open to the public. For to. a -10% discount on all school and art supplies. Expires June 1,1987 Smeal, along with other. pro­ more information. contact Dr. cho.ice advocates wil.1 besp'eak":' Vernon Domingo .at. 697-1200, ing on Oct. 18 at a rally to defeat extension 210 l. Directions to Dorr's: From Student Union go up School St. by the Fire the ant.i-abortion amendment. This· event is sponsored by The Station, across the Town Green and up the driveway to Dorr's. Just two The rally will assemble at Copley Earth Sciences and Geography blocks ,away! · Plaza at 11:30 a.m. and march to Club at Bridgewater . Stat.:: Goverment: Center . College.

'·... Thursday, October 9, 1986 The Comment 3 ... and times to be ·all alone. JFK Library to host referenda debates

Boston ... The John F. seatbelt law. Carol Doherty, Kennedy Library is pleased to Director of Massachusetts Cam­ announce a debate on fot!r Mas­ paign for Choice, and Maryann sachusetts referenda questions Rea-Luthin of Citizens for on Tuesday, October 14 from Responsible Government, will 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The program is debate the regulation and public open to the public and f~ee of financing of abortions. charge but reservations are The Library urges all inter­ required. To make reservations, ested citizens to attend this dis­ call 929-4571. cussion of these important issues Barbara Anderson, Director facing the voters of the Com­ of Citizens for Limited Taxation monwealth. Audience questions and Jack Backman, Chairman will be welcome during the pro­ of the Senate's Human Services gram and afterward, at' the Committee, will debate the tax reception in the Library's pavil­ cap and surtax repeal. The ques­ ion. For further information, tion of state aid to non-public call 929-4554. school students will be argued by The Kennedy Library is proud Senate President WiJliam Bulger to present this program as part and attorney Mark Michelson. of its commitment to help the Paul Wetzel, former Execu­ community better understand A studious tive Director of the Massachu­ politics, government, and member. of the college community stretches out over her issues books setts Seat Belt Coalition, and which impact our lives as in the Studen(Union (photo by indi­ Kirk Van Dyke).· Robert Ford of the Mandatory viduals and as a society. The Seatbelt Law Repeal Move­ 1986 fall forums-are supported ment, will address the attempt to by a generous grant from the repe~l the Commonwealth's new Lowell Institute. ·internship openings in International students Host Families are being The students, age 15 through sought for 25 high school stu­ 17, will arrive in the lJ nited dents from Sweden, Norway, States in August 1987. attend a the Denmark, Governor's Finland, Off ice Holland, local high school. and return to The press office of Governor governor's Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, their home countries daily schedule, tapirig munications, English, Political in June Michael S. Dukakis is seeking the governor Germany, Spain, France, Italy, 1988. The students. at public events for Science, and History may find all fluent in interns for this semester. radio Ecuador, Australia and Japan English, have distribution, writing press the duties in the Governor's been screened by Students interested for the SCHOOL YEAR 1987- in work releases, cutting newspapers for Press their school representatives in Office closely related to 88 study. volunteer work, or for daily newspaper in a program sponsored by their home countries summaries, their college majoc however, all and have school credit, should call Rick watching the American lntercultural Stu­ spending money television newscasts to students interested are encour­ and medica; Gureghian, Steve Crawford, dent Exchange (AISE). or prepare daily TV news summar- aged to apply. insurance. Pam Frankudakis in the Gov~r- .... ies, ~ndotherme9i~ related, gen- ... This ner st ft~§ t)dte~~l}r!l·t'(if~.2~,.~.~;;{'~--~~--is a job~~r s~~d~nt.s ~~~ Responsibilities 1~.?.$1~:1"'~'i1, .•;,~;;:,, ,: ·•.. ' Include corh- cfrt-f!es~ ''' ·· ·. .· · · ·. ·· · · . pilation Muffins for· and distribution of the Students majoring in Com'!..

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Consider the question Student Union Maxwell Library before casting your ballot Boyden Hall

Question I. It's a tough question. Churches have argued that abortion is The wording of the ballot question is against the will of God. But not everyone vague, to be sure. Somehow the issue has believes in God. been lost in political jargon~ There is another argument that is being Should the state have the power to pro- made. hibit abortions? It is as unfair for anti-abortionists to Abortion has been the subject of many prohibit all abortions, as it would be for debates. It is a question that refuses to die, pro-abortionists to prohibit all births. · perhaps because the definitive answer does Certainly, that is open to to argument. not exist. Perhaps the answer lies in the But something becomes apparent when minds of individuals. debate is endless. No answer is forthcom- Let's examine the arguments for both ing. This is a question for every individual sides. to answer according to his or her own Much of the debate focuses on when life conscience. actually. begi~s. From an e:olutio~ary In some cases right and wrong are easily ~er~~ect~ve, life ~oes n~t begm at either separable. This happens when an over­ Does anybody really know what time it is?'?? t~rt1hzauon. or btrth. L1~e. b~gan a long whelming majority shares a moral value. time ago. Lrfe, w~atever 1t is, ts passed on Thus, social guidelines are determined. St_udent objects Comment story from one generation to the next, through This is not the case with abortion. There As two of the three supporters choose?" the sperm and the egg. is no overwhelmingT majority. of the pro-choice movement who If the pro-life movement Of course, that's from an evolutionary began an "informal argument" wishes to truly educate t,he stu­ perspective. No body can answer the philo- This editorial focuses strictly on abor­ with anti-choice proponents at dents at BSC. they should first sophical·question of when a new individual tion. Questions concerning the morality of .the recent Right to Life meeting, educate themselves. For it was life begins. When, during the nine months abortion have been discussed. But Ques­ we were outraged at the blatant not until we explained the misrepresentation of facts implicit of pre-natal development, can an arbitrary tion I does not ask these questions. It asks wording of the proposed reported in the Oct. 2 edition of amendment that they realized line be drawn? Or is it correct to say that whether or not the state should have the the Comment. what Question #I was actually life does not begin until birth? power to prohibit abortions, which is a Contrary to what was written, about. After examining the Pro-choice and Pro-life advocates have very different question. we realize Question #I would not implications, it is clear that the weighed. the .. ri~hts of the mother against . . . . . ··...... · immediately restrict abortions proposed amendment would res­ 'the rights of the fet'us~ they\:e~a'ij'u""ed 'Io-'a''"'<"Tc»~vote no on Quest! on I does not ind i- across the board. However, if trict public and l'n'ivate fundlhg one carefully dissects point of equillibrium. Enough of that, for cate support of abortion. It indicates a the cornpli- of abortions, as well as limit the cated wording one cannot help access to birth control. alt that will be discovered is that -people belief that abortion should remain a matter but see the far-reaching implica- As editor, it is your responsi­ disagree. of personal choice. tions, and ultimately, the prohi- bility to insure that news be bition of abortion. reported as accurately and Secondly, we were quoted as objectively as possible. This referring to an unborn fetus as a story was not only 'inaccurate, it Homecoming Voice of experience ••parasite within the mother." was. we feel, biased. It enhanced Perhaps if your attention were the pro-life position by present­ committee more focused, you would have ing our arguments in a negative speaks opposes abortion heard us refer to a fetus as a manner. We expect better than '"potential life" and more than a this. Objectivity in reporting is "parasite which is dependent on essential Dear Editor: if the integrity . of the thought held on to me so that I the mother for life. Whether the Comment is to be respected. We. the Homecoming '86 couldn't sl~ep for. weeks and fetus is a life or not is not the Sincerely, Committee, hav~ been busily· I'm really upset about Eleanor months, nof to mention the pain issue at all. The issue is simply: Christine LeBoeuf planning activities that will Smeal's speech last Wednesday 1 was in and excessive bleeding sho.uld women have the right to Chuck Phillips include the entire college and ilie ~fluen~ she.bu oh furovcraw~k. lco~dn~hclp~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ community. One major event, campus. Abortion issues on but think over and over in my which is the annual parade, camp~s have highly.affected stu- mind that l killed God's crea- takes place on November 1st dents' morals and their lives. I tion, that what a specialgift He. This is an event which is can tell you. that I had_ an abor-· gave to women and how .much tion over two years ago and I God loves The Comment open to all college oriented children. The guilt of groups (frats. c1ubs, etc.) want all the. women on campus . this act held on to me for such a Each group decorates their to know that. my decision was long time that .I couldn't even Editor in Chief own float partially based on the influence look at a baby without feeling and prizes are Roger E. Spring awarded to the ones that best. of~ Women's Center (a different sick, that I even contemplated campus.) fit the theme,. '"Back to the But, what I want to suicide. l -recently became a Managing Editor Future." express is that I was mislead into Christian and the joy of God's Barham J. Murphy ·· We will also be sponsoring · believing that having an abor- · forgiveness and unfailing love Business Manager John Young . a float building party on Fri".' ti on was a matter• of fact expe- · for his creation has given me· a Pfw1ography Editor ·John Burns rience. I saw the mental anguish security to feel free of that day night from 5:00 p.m. to E111ertain111e111 Editor Chri.\·tine Howard of women at the clin-ic on their Graphic Arts 11 :00 p.m., behind the burden. It has changed my out- Scoff Evau Jim Lynch Lh·ing Science Building: The parade faces, wondering.if their unborn look on life and given me a great Ediror Karen Melanson News child was a boy or girl and the happiness to help others find Ediror Brent Rossi itself will start at I 1:30 a.m .• Spor1s Editor Bi/I while float judging begins at guilt they were going to expe- . hope._ I hope that any women Bilodeau rience. Although they said they who are thinking that abortion is 11: 15 a.m. and any final The Comm~nt is a student supported and operated weekly newspaper sen·iJ1g didn't want the child, several touches' may be made earlier "no big deal" or any women who the ac~demac community of Bridgewater State .College. Editorial policy is that morning beginning at women told me, ~·1 wished that I have had an abortion will know determt~ed by the. Editor in Chief in consultation with the Executive Board. Repubh f 10 f I · ' 7:00 a.m. didn't go through this_humiliat- that there is hope for those who .. , , . ca ~ o . al ~atcrial contained herein is pr,ohibited without the Pressed written permission of the Editor in Chief All materials submitted ing and physical anguish." After seek 0 it. We must face the fact hl'COrue the pfOpert• Of r·L c For further information J "e · omment. Letters to the editor are encouraged but my abortion, I replied, "I'm so that our choices have . conse- na'' be limited to 250 d. · you may contactme at 697-' · wor s and must be typed. Letters classified ad,·erttse-. scared. I know I've done wrong quences which have everlasting rwnts and all othe w 'tt · · , . · ' , 1200 ext. 2167. Thank youfo1. . . r ri en material are subject to condensation. Advertismg against God and myself." The effects: we must think before we ~1tes·. · are ·available upon t A your time in this matter. I reques . . ny person wishing to join The Com111ent '. H.iuld conta. ct either t. h Ed't · doctor told me the statistics for act. e 1 or m Chief•· or· the Managing Editor All corres- p11ndence should b dd · · women dying having an abor­ Br id ew t . S .· .. ,e a . ressed to The Comment, Student Union Building; Daniel Dare) f :.ongext~ ~~~/ate College, 8ridgewater, tion are one in 1,000, (even two Please feel free to contact me. : 2 MA., 02324. Telephone:(617)697- Michael Volporie · Roxann:e Marco, .1 weeks after the abo_rtion.) T~at 580-97.75 Thursday, October 9, 1986 The Comment 5 Living BSC Profile MASSPIRG: the issues

By Before this law was passed. the much," he added. "But most of Roger Spring state could give only violation the clean-up should be payed for certificates to illegal polluters. by the companies. "Just what do they spend my Now, the state can assess up to a '"Besides, l always say, 'you $3 on?" $25,000 per day fine. can pay for it now or pay.for it MASSPIRG (Massachusetts Several years ago, MASS- later when you buy bottled Public Interest Research Group) PIRO was largely responsible water,' " Daley added. is a name familiar to most stu- for the passing of the bottle bill. "The DEQE (Department of dents. But the issues MASS- MASSPJRG volunteers spent Environmental Quality Engi­ PI RG deals with are less a great deal of time last year col- neering) estimates there are familiar. lecting signatures. 1500-2000 hazardous waste sites It's not surprising, for these "We collected signatures for in the state, of which only 200- issues often are too broad to be four issues," said volunteer Chris 300 have been identified," Daley fully comprehended. World Daley. The organization wanted said. "This is an emergency act to hunger, pollution, toxic waste those four issues to appear as identify and get the sites under are all issues MASSPIRG is questions on the Nov. 4 ballot. control." concerned with. Daley said. In fact, these problems are too However, one of those ques- large to be solved in one grand tions already has been answered. "Basically we told the step. So MASSPIRG fights its An acid rain bill. passed by the state 'pass the Jaw or wars one battle at a time. And its state legislature, will not appear we'll put it on the ballot' safe to say the organization has on the ballot. The bill was passed compiled an impressive list of only after MASSPlRG had col.:. victories. lected enough signatures to have Last Karen M~deiros, one of Bridgewater's finest semester, MASS Pl RG the questions placed on the Question , 6 on the ballot is was involved in passing I 1pieces ballot. another MASS Pl RG sponsored of legislation. "Basically, we told the state bill. It is the mail-in voter regis­ By tuition during her senior "'That's more than the gov- •pass the law or we'll put it on the tration question. If it passes. Roger. Spring year. enor," said staff member Susan ballot and have the public voters will not have to go to their "I was psyched when I Hammel. "Not bad for a non- decide,' " Daley said. "'The law town hall to register to vote, Karen Medeiros leaned heard that," she said. profit group directed by will cut acid rain in Massachu- Daley said. over the large sheet of tissue­ But Medeiros doesn't students." setts by 30 percent," he added. A fourth issue for which signa­ thin poster paper. Now. it spend .all her time with her One of these pieces of legisla- "It will force industry to cut tures were collecled will not was spread across the draw- face in text books. tion was the 'lemon law'. Under down on sulfur emrnissions." appear on the ballot. The ques­ ,. .... ·•.. She .~1as bec1~ a.111ernberof . thisiaw, c~r dealers are responsi- Two MASS Pl RG qucstiun3 tion would have ca\\c:d for 1.::ri.;a­ Committee office~~llJt:i~::>te'B~s:bdt~\fil 1 "&;·• 0 1 1 1 • ·f:n~ ftlr' ca'.rsifthey need repeated will appear on the ballot. One tion of a citi7.en's utility board. it would hang in the Student Governors for the past two·· repairs after they are sold. (question 4) concerns hazardous "That's been put on the .back Union,. to advertise an years. She is also a member "Before, if it was a lemon, waste. burner for a while," Daley said. upcoming event. of the Student' Union Pro- you'd be stuck with it," said .. If passed, the new law will At the Bridgewater MASS­ Carefully, she drew a gram Committee (S.U.P.C.) Hammel. put Massachusetts on a six year PIRG chapter, volunteers set character. She finished and and has been for three years. The bank check clearing law time table for clean-up," Daley out to collect 5,000 signatures. stood upright. The S. U.P.C. is com- began as another MASSPIRG said. "Without this law and its They surpassed their goal, col­ "Oh, hi,", she said as a prised of sub-committees. project. The law limits the six year time table, the state has lecting over I 0,000. slightly embarrassed smile During her junior year, amount of time banks can hold said it will take 50 years to clean- The Bridgewater chapter was peaked from behind a cur- Medeiros served as chair- checks before clearing them. up." busy with other projects as well. tain of seriousness .. You man of the Communication MASSPIRG also was behind "A lot of people have said it Volunteers organized a Famine wanted to talk to me?" subcommittee. She .. set up th7 pollution penalties law. will cost the taxpayers too Cont. on p. 6 ••Let's go somewhere guest and faculty lectures. where we can talk," she said This semester, she chairs "I don't know what you're the entertainment subcom- going to be able to write mittee of the S. U .P.C. The about me," she said as we Mystery entertainment subcommit- Photo walked into the Student t~e organize~ concerts, sche- U nion demonstration room. dules art exhibits for the "I've tried to think of things gallery on the third floor, all weekend." arranges dances, and spon­ Her anxiety was typical of sors D.J .'sand bands for the students for whom contri­ Rathskellar. buting beyond what is .. I love being~n P.C.", she required is a matter of said. "It makes you part of course. When reviewed, what's going on on campus. however, her accomplish­ It helps to bring people ments speak for themselves. together, and helps them Medeiros, 21, is a psy­ learn about themselves and chology major. Her concen­ others." tration is in industrial "The Program Commit­ psychology. She has main­ tee is a great group o~ peo­ tained a 3.6 cumulative and ple," Medeiros said. "They has made the dean's list for believe in what they do and each of her three years at there's a lot of teamwork. BSC. Student Union Director Last semester, she. was Rick Veno and his staff ha~ named as a Presidential been helpful, Medeiros said. scholar. Presidential scho­ "They support us I 00 per­ larships are a warded to stu­ cent," she said. "they give dents who excell academically you all the background you and/ or contribute signifi­ neetl." cantly to the college. Last .Medeiros, from Reho­ year was the first year these both, said she wants to get scholarships were awarded. her masters degree, either in Medeiros was one of only in psychology or counseling. Can you guess what and where this week's mystery two senior recipients. As a She said she would like to photo is from? Last wee~·s answe~ -The footbridge over railroad tracks. result she won't have t.o. pay_ work in higher education. (Photo by Kirk Vat:!Dyke) 6 The Comment Thursday, October 9, 1986 BLOOM COUNTY by Berke Breathed YOUR STARS THIS WEEK B S... n- Wild misrepresent property. (Feb. •·Feb. Y M;ll& er 18) -- Information comes via the The coming week may deserve a mails. You should know prt;cisely t deal more attention than you are wh~t. you need to know by week s end. · ~g to give it. But, willing or not, if ReJoice. _ _ . _ you wish to end the week successfully, PISCES {J:t'eb. !!'·March 5) --Those ·you will have to pay strict attention to in the background of present activities the events it unfolds, no matter how wield an influence both powerful and unimportant they seem or bow unprof- unexpected. Court them. (March 6- itable or unpleasurable. There is what March 20) -- Personal desires come ..______...... , could easily turn out to be a financial last this week. The needs of children coup riding on your attitudes this may surprise you; study them and week. Appear grudging, tactless and meet them. aggressive and you lose; appear help. ful and diplomatic and gains are ARIES (March 21~Apr~ 4) -- ~n yours eventful week for fmancial affairs. · Rest on your laurels as far as social What last week appeared a sure reputation is concerned. (April S-April thing may this week suddenly show it- 19) -- A pleasant week that can best self to be on the negative side of the be described as uneventful. Even so, scale. It is up to you to turn the tables you advance your cause by week's end. by being quick to arrive at the h~art of difficulties an~ eve11 _more qwck to TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- H you come to solutions. Fnends and rela- are overly sensitive to the criticism of tives stand ready to help. those who have your best interests at heart, you may suffer a setback. (May LIBRA (Sept. 23-0ct. 7) -- Where 6-May %0) -- Good home conditions happiness rules the home front, on the are essential to the success of a new job matters go well. Make every effort project. Cultivate harmony, peace. to provide at-home ~eeds. (Oct: 8-0ct. 22) -- Business affairs are easily ad- vanced early in the week. Toward GEMINI (May ~1-Jm;ie 6~ - This is week's end however exercise a week free of dISturbmg influences. caution ' ' Use it to further peaceful causes on · the home front. (June 7-June 20) -- SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Don't Though this~ a week not conducive to ' allow the opposition to create a rift good w~rk, it doe~, for unknown rea· between you and a partner. All must sons, bnng a modicum of success. proceed in harmony now. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Improvement in financial af- CANCER (June 21-July 7) - The· fairs is more than possible. Keep your promises of superiors sound better adverse opinions to yourself at this than they actually are. Make decisions time. based on present, not future, reality. (July 8-July 22) •• A slow week that yields more than a little permanent good by week's end. Jump at all chances.

MASSPIRG Cont. from p. 5 Faire, which was held in the Stu­ What if you dorit .. It was a big event," said chap­ money to fight hunger. dent Union Ballroom. Game ter chair Ian McGonnigal. booths were set up by campus '"A bout $300 was raised and ••we also go to the soup kit­ get into the clubs and organizations and donated to USA for Africa." chen at St. Paul's in Brockton," were operated all day.-1. T award the end of last semes­ McGonnigal said. '"We still go A band "Citizens Control" ter, chapter volunteers raked and we'd love to have more peo­ grad school of volunteered to play at night. and did other yard work to raise ple to go with us," he added. your choice? Of course, you may get into another school, but why settle? Prepare for the LSAT, GM.AT, GRE, MCAT or any grad school entrance exam with the best test prep organization-Stanley H. Kaplan. For nearly 50 years, Kaplan's test­ taking techniques have prepared over 1 million studerits for admission and li­ ~~1Sing tests of all kinds. So call. Why go to just any grad school, when you can go to the right one? !KAPLAN STANLEY H. KAPLAN EDUCATIONAL (.B\ITER LTD. DON'T COMPETE WITH A KAPLAN STUDENT-BE ONE Prepare now for Dec. 6 LSAT Dec. 13 GRE Jan. 24 GMAT Convenient South Shore; LSAT class starts Oct. 15 Newton 244-2202 Boston 266-TEST Tim Moreland, Ray Puglisi, Tom Egan prove ·that Tiiiy food wm make Cambridge 661-6955 you Jose your hair (photo by Kirk Van Dyke). · ' .. . ' ,...... •., - ; .. - -·· .. ' - .. ·--.· -- '' ,, ..... Thursday, October 9, 1986 ·The Comment 7 Tillinghast Menu BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER Clam Chowder Cheese Omelet Clam Chowder Sliced Pastromi on M Waffles a Bun Chicken Nuggets w/ choice of sauces Baked Macaroni & ·Cheese Meatball Sub French Fries Onion Rings Chicken Rice Soup Chicken Rice Soup Scrambled Eggs Beef Stew Breaded Veal Steak w/ T Pancakes w/ Bacon Chicken Fillet on a Bun Brown Sauce Shoestring Po1atoes Spaghetti & Meatsauce

Corn Chowder Corn Chowder Cheese 0 me let BBQ on a Bun Seafood Platter w Turkey Tetrazzini % lb. Hamburgers w/ Potato Puffs Bacon

Vegetable Soup Vegetable Soup ·"' Scrambled Eggs Pizza Dutch Fry% Chicken x Sausage Fish Square on a Bun Meatloaf w/ Gravy Pancakes w/ Syrup Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

.Clam Chowder Clam Chowder F Cheese Omelet Tuna Noodle Casserole Stuffed Fillet of Sole Waffles Grilled Cheese Sandwich Lasagna w/ Meatsauce French Fries Onion Rings BRUNCH Minestrone Soup Minestrone Soup Eggs to Order Hot Pastrami on a Bun Spaghetti w/ Meatsauce French Toast Grilled Pepper Steak Foot Long Hot Dogs & French Fries Beans w/ Brown Bread

Beef Noodle Soup Beef Noodle Soup Eggs to Order Grilled Ham .. and Cheese Roast Turkey w/ Waffles Chicken Croquettes Dressing Sausages Home Fries Stuffed Shells

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.r ' I' ~ '• 8 The Comment Thursday, October 9, 1986 Entertainment Opera opens at Bridgewater

The Ensemble Theatre Guest Artist. His appearance is announces its faH musicaL The made possible by the Alumni Threepenny Opera, to be given Association and the Robert S. four performances in the Stu­ Mello Memorial Fund. Mr. Ole­ dent Union Auditorium. at 8 pm niacz won the Cleveland Critics' on Thur.Oct. 23. Fri. Oct. 24 and Circle Award for his perfor­ Sat. Oct. 25. closing with a 2 pm mance as Billy Bishop in Bi/Zv matinee on Sun. Oct. 26th. This Bishop Goes to Hfar, and has rousing musical by Kurt Weill also appeared in leading roles and Bertolt Brecht features the with the Oregon Shakespeare hit "Mack the Knife" in the FestivaL Old Globe Theatre in English adaptation by ~fare San Diego, Denver Center Thea­ Blitzstein. · tre, California Actor's Theatre, Students appearing in leading and the Santa Barbara Theatre roles are: Merrill Boynton­ Group. Cheyne as Mrs. Peachum. Jim Prof. Su1anne Ramczyk is Colby as Mac Heath. Donna directing the production. As in Bouchard as Polly, Liz Arm­ the past several years. Alice strong as Jenny, Mark Pimenta Carey is Vocal Music Director, as Tiget Brown. Mary Anne and Vincent Macrina is Orches­ Simmons as Filch. and Darlene tral Director. Prof. Arthur Dirks Violette c.s Lucy. Other roles are is scene designer and Prof. Ste­ filled by Lyn Jenkins. Kim phen Le\·ine is designing the Nolan, Dorothy Laziski, Terri lighting. Jane Norton is Assist­ LaPierre. Lisa Dewing. Pam ant Director and Stage Kalski, Heather Eggert. Sally Manager. Ward. \\/alter Be\·is. Tony Admission costs $4.00 for the Andrea, and Greg !\facKenzie. BSC community. while others Appearing in the production will pay $6.00. Tickets will go on as J.J. Peachum \\ill be Thomas sale in the bookstore lobby S. Oleniacz. a professional actor October 14th. All seats will be and member of Actors' Equity reserved. Association who is at BSC as a Guest actor Thomas Oleniacz as Mr. Peachum and MerrHI Boynton­ gheyne. from E~?err191~l!1eatr.e,'.s.. ~Pruformance of The Threepenny pera. Then ndnow

Dancing Undercover By Michael O'Connor into the eighties. The Monkees use all the On Then and NMv ... The Best pop hooks of the Is faltering ? eighties such as of the Monkees, Arista has synthesizers and underlying theme of dancing . keyboards, while By ·~: released alL of their biggest A retaining their throughout the LP. Besides the When Ratt first hit the rock own Bob Lang sides and some chart-topping B sound. This could be a title, the first single is called scene, they were heavily critic­ second sides. The kicks off with single. The first single. "Dance" and there are several ized for being Aerosmith imita­ When Van Halen was signed "The Monkees Theme" and "That Was Then, This Is Now," references to dancing in other tors. Including a cover of "Walk by Warner Brothers records in takes you straight to the ''Last starts off side two. This is similar . I cite ""7th Avenue" for This Way" on their self-titled 1978. every band in Los Angeles Train to Clarksville" for a nos­ to the previous song, just a little evidence: ""You/you're always debut E.P. ciidn't help matters bit sat up and took notice. Once talgic ride. more upbeat. Maybe in dancing/ l've seen your pictures either. Add DeMartini's striking their debut album exploded on "Take a Giant Step," released twenty years it will be a Monkees in the magazines/You know I resemblance to Joe Perry and to the charts, the. gates opened in 1966, goes into bubblegum classic. always want to meet you girl.,, you're in for a definite beating at up and L.A. became the heavy psychedelia. Nothing for parents '*The Girl I Knew Some­ Mayt:ie this is the result of guita­ the hands (and pens) of the crit­ metal capital of the world. to worry about then or now. The where?' is an example of how rist 's r~mance ics. Luckily, radio metal shows As a result, for a period of next track, the M onkees biggest rock music and the harpsichord with former Pr.ince protege picked up on the powerful "You several years anybody from L.A. hit, the Neil Diamond written were fused during the late sixties Appolonia. Remember the girl Think You're Tough" instead of received a recording contract. ''I'm a Believer," still holds up psychedelic era. "Pleasant Val­ who co-starred with Mr. Nelson the cover song. Fortunately, most of the excess well as an almost neo-classic. ley Sunday" reveals images of in Purple Rain? The imitator.curse was.finally has faded out. Some bands~ such "I'm Not Your Stepping suburbia in a Lucy in the Sky One thing about Ratt-for a lifted when Perry came onstage as Quiet Riot and Motley Crue, Stone" was one of the first Mon­ setting with a basic rock beat. heavy metal band, they do pen at the Worcester Centrum and started out hot but are showing kees songs released under their "What am I Doing Hangin• some tunes you can shake your played with them on "Walkin the signs of fading· popularity as own ... ,...""..t""+:on and authority. Round'' reveals Nesmith's coun­ booty to. Although Robbin · Dog." Then he did a series of try music roots. Would have their audience matures. Other ~ ''A L-ittle Bit Me, A Little Bit fit Crosby and Warren ;DeMartini interviews reminding the press of groups, like Dokken and Ratt, You" highlights Davy Jones' well into a ~ixties Clint East­ play blistering double leads. how he and Stephen Tyler used are still strong due to a high British accent in this cute little wood western. there is definite to be compared to Mick quality of musicianship (Le. they a backbeat feat­ Jagger tune. The followup track ends The next two, "Daydream uring a bouncy know how to play their bass line by Juan and Keith Richards. the first side and is the first. time Believer" and ··valleri" portray Now Ratt has to overcome instruments.) Croucier (who recorded with the' the listener hears new Monkee Davy Jones at his best. The Dokken obstacle of sameness. Which brings me to the latest on their first album That is. all music. "Anytime, Anyplace, former, "Daydream Believer ,, Breaking Chains.) the records are starting to sound effort by the California rodel_lts, the Anywhere,,, co-written by vete­ opens with some corny but hu~­ the same. entitled . Dancing ·Undercover is the Perhaps the problem is ran Monkee music writer Bobby ~rous dialogue and goes right kind of with Stephen Pearcy. Although There are two things about this record that grows on Hart, puts the M onkee sound mto one of the most. beautiful you. Initially his nasal snarl is the distinctive record that are surprising. First, only three songs 1986. And one of the best songs done by the Monkees. stand out: .. /' "7th sound of Ratt, he tends to. con­ "Valleri," also there was no advanc~ publicity groups around ts The Monkees. sung by Jones, is a Avenue" and "Enough is tinually stay within. the. same surrounding ifs release. Hope- The Monkees? In 1986? Yes, it's . dance~ble rocker, heavy on the Enough." Afterrepeated Iisten­ octave range. At this point, it :. fully, there are no problems with true. America's answer to the bass Imes, with some good elect­ ings, the standard Ratt formula remains to he seen whether the management or the record Beatles, The M onkees, are back. ric Spanish guitar. The last song of minimum lyrics Dancing Undercover will company. Considering Out of and catchy Kind of. Mike Nesmith is the of the album, "Kicks," is a cover riffs tap into the memory banks. becorrfe a setback for Ratt or the Cellar and Invasion of Your sole missing member. But no of the classic Paul .Revere and A good example of this is the another addition to their string the Privacy have b_oth been success­ matter. Micky Dolenz, Davy R~iders tune. It starts off of successful . well with an eighties sound b · ful, this would seem implausible. ~ingle .. Dance," which employs Jones and Peter Tork are still · • Ut an effective voca) delav on sin~er around. sound~ ?U~ of place.

' , .. >< ; ' ~" ' ... .~ I ~ • • , :' ' "' I "'! I «. Thursday, October 9, 1986 The Comment 9 Calendar of Events By On Thursday, October 23, at and up). the Lyric Stage, Theatre on the Conference on South Africa Christine Howard 8:00 p.m.The most famous of all Hill, on October 15. at 7:30 o.m., On Tuesday, October2L 198 duo pianists. Ferrante and Fall Film Workshops at Super 8 and runs through November 23. the John F. Kennedy Librar Campus Events Teicher will perform. They are Sound It runs Wednesday through Fri­ will host a full day conference o best known for their hit record­ Super 8 Sound will be offered day at 8 p.m., Saturdays. at 5 South Africa, entitled "Sout Caberet Night ings of "Exodus", and "The the following Independent Pro­ p.m: and 8:30 p.m.,and Sundays Africa: Conflict Without End?", On October 17, at 8:30 p.m. Theme from the Apartment". ducer Workshops: at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $9- the sessios will begin at 9:00 and the S.UP.C. will sponsor a Tickets are $18.00, $I 6.00, and Super 8 Production: Sat. Oct. 12, depending on th day, and are end at 3:00. The main speaker Caberet Night in the Ballroom. $14.00. 18 (9:30 AM - 12 PM} Fee: $35 available at the box office, at will be Professor Robert Rot­ Tickets are $3.00. TheBoston Ballet II, will per­ Editing: Sat. Oct. I 8(2 PM -5 742-8703, through Concert­ berg of MIT. The conference is form "Peter and the Wolf" on PM) Fee: $35 Charge at 497-1I18, or at Bost ix. free (including lunch) and open Indoor Concert Sunday, October 26, at 2:00 p.m. Super 8 as a Video Production The Lyric Stage is located at 34 to the public but reservations are On October 30, the Progam This classic story, danced to the Format: Sec. I - Sun.,Oct 19 ( 10 Charles St. , off Beacon Hill, in required. Call 929-4554 to Committee will sponsor the music of Prokofieff, is a light AM - 12 PM) Sec. ll-Sun .• Nov. Boston. reserve a seat. indoor concert. hearted tale in which each char­ 16 (IOAM - 12 PM) Fee:$25 acter in the story is represented Special Effects, Titling,& Fin­ Best Cruise by an instrument in the orches­ ishing Touches: Sun. Oct 19 (2 Nonsense opens in Boston New Black Eagle Jazz Band The class of 1988 is sponsoring tra. New Bedford Mayor John PM - 5 PM) Fee: $35 . "Nunsense", the hilarious, They will perfoming on Fri­ a Halloween Cruise in Boston K. Bullard narrates. Seating is irreverent musical comedy that fay, November 7, 1986,at 8:00 Harbor on Friday, October 31. general admission, $6.00. Intro to Double System Film­ features a quintet of , p.m .. at Bernadi's, Rt, IA, Wal­ Tickets are $ l0.00 and will be on Tickets to all Zeiterion Thea­ making: Sec. I - Sat., Oct. 4 (9 dancing, romping nuns, comes pole. The concert is sponsored sale in front of the bookstore tre performances are available at AM - 3 PM), Sec. I l - Sat., Nov. to Boston for a four week by the Walpole Arts Council in until Friday, Oct. 17. their box office, or call ( 617) 994- 15 { 12 PM - 6 PM) Fee: $75 engagement at the Boston Sha­ celebration of it's 15th anniver­ 2900. Advanced Double System kespeare Theatre. Previews will sary. Tickets are $10.00 and will Local Events Filmmaking: Sun., Nov. 16 (I be Thursday, and Friday, Oct. 9 not be sold at the door. Call 668- Zeiterion Theatre Boston Museum of Science -the PM - 5 PM) Fee: $50 and IO, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9117~ The Zeiterion Theatre of New Return of the Dinosaurs Double System Production October 11, at 6:30 p.m .. and Bedford is now celebrating it's exibition Workshop: Nov 20, Dec. 2,4,9, 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 12, at 3 I 0th anniversary sewason. This exhibit opens on Tues­ (7 PM - IO PM), Nov. 22 or 23 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Tuesday, Upcoming events include: day, September 16, and con; (12 PM - 6 PM) Fee: $100. Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. After opening Boston Film/Video Foundation The Helsinki Orchestra is per­ tinues through November 30, Prerequisite: Intro to Double Announces Fall Screening Ser­ forming on Wednesday, October I 986. It wil feature six gigantic System Filmmaking Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 ies 15, at 8:00 p.m. This appearance dinosaurs, including Tricerat­ "Nunsense" will run Tuesday Day Afternoon" will be shown is prior to a specially commisi­ ops, Pachycephalosaurus, Ste­ Interested parties can contact through Friday evenings at 8 on Friday, November 21 at 7:30 oned engagement at the United gosuarus, Dimetrodon, and of Super 8 Sound, 95 Harvey ·st., p·.m., Saturdays at 6:30 p.m., p.rn., as part of the 10th annivcr­ Nations. The program will course, Tyrannosaurus Rex. The Cambridge, MA. 02140, (617) and 9:30 p.m., and Sundays at 3 isary fall screening series. include Tchaikovsky's Romeo museum hours are daily 9-5 876-5876 for more p.m. and 7 p.m. Preview tickets information. All screenings will ta.l

By Jeannine Bessette and a joust to the death occurs. After the realm narrows the sus­ King Richard's Faire is an pects to six, everyone adjourns Facilities Include: excellent reenactment of a Euro­ to the Royal Court to vote on the pean Renaissance marketplace culprit and the circumstances • Hourly Groups during the I 6th century ... (weapons, place, motive, etc.) of The highlight of this year's 8th the crime. Each day the outcome • Airdyne Bikes annual festival, revolves around varies, according to whom the a Renaissance Murder Mystery. fairgoers select as the culprit and • Steamroom "'No Body Leave This Realm" is the circumstances involved. The the name of this exciting guilty person performs a confes­ • Whirlpool scenario. sional soliloquy, with music. • Sauna The royal wedding of Princess Marigold of Lincolnshire to the King Richard's Faire started • Complete Nautilus Program Prince of France, Jean Paul on Saturday, September 6th, Mondeau is announced by King and will remain open every wee­ • Beginner & Advanced Aerobics Richard, to all the realmfolk, so kend through October 26th. they.can join in the celebration. Columbus Day, Oct 13th, on • Babysitting Available The princess, who is the evil sis­ Monday will also be open to the ter of Queen Katherine, is the • Tanning Beds Available public. The 16th century's answer to Alexis gates open from I I LOCATED: A.M. - 6 P.M. Adult admission (Joan Collins). Watch out for Westgate Mall P.laza is $9.25 and children (2-12) cost Marigold. The Grand Inquisitor $4.00 for admission. The Faire is Brockton of Spain, among other dignitar­ located on Route 58, South Femiaj.que ies will attend. Actors, dancers, Carver, MA. 588-1818 musicians, highwaymen and gypsies .sh6w up for the festivi­ HEALTH 8PA ties too. Durihg the ceremony, a Each week the Comment will "@E 8HAPE tJ'v1A~ER8" brawl breaks out and .. Some­ have a piece on the Faire. This HOURS: body" murders the bridegroom week we discovered to highligh­ Prince. ted Murder Mystery. The ser.ies Monday-Friday 7:30-9:00 • Saturday 9:00-5:00 • Sunday 12:00:-5:00 will encompass the new attrac­ tions at the faire this year, the Fairgoers are called upon by shows and activites to enjoy, the King to solve the "heineous" authentic craftsmen and their and "hilarious" mystery. A shops, delecious cookery offered group of detectives and inquisi- in J 6th century style, interviews tors take us in a quest for clues to with the performers and players "dastardly" crime. During our and much more. so.until next searc.h_ f.or, clu1s·, a, gy ps.t re,veJ . we.el the bail. !f the 1 at.1 K-:·;l,.;y Byrne added an by beating Worcester Polytech- and protest i~ upheld. Mike Richards had one The Bears put fonh \Vhat the los~, will be insura11'..:e goal :it 33:37 of nic lmtitute, 16-4 last Thursdav apiece. Jim Dupuis and Bob coach Bri~Hl Maxfield wiped out and the game, if it has I the hail l:..I cap the scoring. deemed a in Worcester. · Hoefer shared the goaltending "super"effurt Saturday in North any meanillJ:! iu c.: i l htr team. \\. i;l l Head couch \fary Lc.u The scoring was dispersed. duties be and combined for 14 Adams. Both SL1uads played well replayed. I Thima.s ··\l..!S '.ef) happy with with nine people netting goals saves. The club will be on the defensively. and might have the \I, ir\. («.rnm1~:ming. '·The for the Bears. Mik.·e Yo.un· g led all Late . . roa d t 11·1s wee.. k·, travelling to played to a sco. reless tie exce· pt in the second halt. the kids very well

i~~... , . • ..., UQ WI S ~ y By At the end of the first half, Peter Schondek which Chris Desantis, Jimmy Gamble, and Poillucci Early in the game, Gregg Poil­ domi­ nated with their spectacular lucci, taking advantage of a. ope'n field tackling, Mark Nevitt penalty kick precipitated by raced over the try line for the Bridgewater scrum-half, Bill second running score. Nevitt Booka, split the uprights for took a pass from Gamble, who three points. This gave his team had run through the whole the early lead, which they never Bos­ ton roster, and sprinted relinquished. under the goalposts for the score. The Bridgewater rugby foot­ ball club gained a 15-3 victory Hitting was fierce throughout over the Boston Gentlemen Sep­ the game and BSC showed the tember 27th to keep their win­ 150 odd fans two goal· line ning streak alive. stands. After one explosive hit, Desantis remarked, '"I don't Al Proof scored the first try at remember the first half." 10:57 of the first half when he took a pass from Eddie Hughes Bridgewater will play UMaine -~-­ and proceeded to make Boston's Orono in Maine October 5th. Bridgewater State College Cheerleaders. defense look obsolete.

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WE NEED YOW! HALLOWEEN CRUISE COME SING \VITH US BLUE CROSS - BLUE DISABLED AWARENESS SHIELD HEAL TH & ACCI- COALITION It's never too late to capture the Bridgewater State College-Class All singers or anyone who DENT INSURANCE special times at BSC. Join the of 1988: Best Cruise presents its would like to sing, male or October 15th is the last day to On Wednesday, October 1987 Visions Yearbook staff. 15, 4th annual Halloween Cruise female, experienced or unexpe­ purchase Blue Cross-Blue Shield The Disabled Awareness Our meetings are held on Thurs­ Coali­ featuring the best D.J. on Bos­ rienced, come sing with the Health & Accident Insurance for tion will have a meeting at days, at 11 :00 am free hour, at 3:15 ton Harbor, Friday, October Choral Society. We meet every the fall semester. Absolutely no p.m. In the Plymouth County th~ Year book Office, (next to the 31st, 8 pm-11 pm, leaving Pier 7 Monday and Wednesday, from applications will be accepted Room on the main floor Bookstore). of the next to Jimmy's Harborsidc 3:00 to 4:15 in the Boyden Hall after that date. Student Union. Restaurant. Tickets cost $10.00 Auditorium, and credit will be Insurance for the spring The Coalition is open to all OUT AND ABOUT and may be purchased in front of given for participation in this semester may be purchase from students and acts as a support the S.U. Bookstore starting Oct. course. December I. 1986 to February group advocating community Out and About a sensitive film 6. All ages are welcome and we Apparently, during registra­ 15, 1987. Students who turn ( 19) awareness of the attitudinal and by lesbians about lesbians is a encourage friends, commuters, tion for Fall classes. some stu­ and are no longer covered under physical barriers faced by physi­ tribute to the artistic contribu­ and residents of B.S.C. to join us dents were told that the class was their parent's health plan should cally challenged students. tions of lesbians to our culture. in this Homecoming Event! closed. We would like to correct apply for coverage prior to their Get involved. If you have any Will be presented by the Flor­ Transportation will be provided that statement. Everyone is wel­ 19th birthday. questions or would like to indi­ ence Luscomb Women's Center for FREE and will be leaving come to join the Choral Society. Inquiries may be made at the cate that you will attend, please of Salem State College on from in front of the Student Please don't wait. We have an Health Service in Tillinghast call Mr. Tim M illerick, at 697- October 9. at 7:00 pm. The film Union Oct. 31 at 6:30 pm. There exciting. fun-filled semester Hall. 1208 in the office of student will be shown at the Florence will be a prize for the best cos­ planned, so don't miss anymore services. Luscomb Women's Center tume but you don't have to dress than you already have. which is located in the basement up! Last year's first place couple You don't have to buy any 11f the Sullivan Bldg. at Salem won a weekend at Smuggler's books for this class, there is no State College. Free to Salem Notch--they were from B.S.C.!!! homework and it only meets State students. S2.00 donation This is a college cruise and other twice a week. You also get a Classified for non-students. For more schools will be joining us! See chance to meet alot of new information call 745-0556, ext. you then! For further informa­ friends, and take part in a very 2357. tion, please contact: President, well respected musical group. $60.00 PER HUNDRED FOR Patti 697-5462; Vice President: Come sing with us. SALE: l Sofa 90"long-­ PAID for remailing letters very MEB'S AND WOMEN'S Chris, Pope 222; Treasurer: Eli­ good condition, $120. I from home! Send self­ small SWIM TEAM MEETING za beth, Wood 61; Secretary: 3 cubic ft. portable AA DISCUSSION MEETING addressed, stamped envelope refrigerator, Linda, Shea 220, Social Direc­ $85. Contact There will be a team meeting of for information/ appliq1tion. 697-4339, from 10-2 or 5-9. tor: Sylvie, Pope 24, or Publicity Wednesdays, noon, at the the men's and women's varsity Associates, Box 95-B, One column unboxed Director: Carol. Pope 122. Women's Center, Student Union swim teams Roselle, NJ 07203 on Tuesday, Building October 14 at 3:00 pm in the swimming pool balcony. CAMPAIGN FOR CHOICE FOR SALE: 1980 Dodge Colt 4 speed, exceJlent MPG- ACADEMIC ADVISING The Women's Center in conjunc­ 74,000 miles. Been AND FRESHMAN Earn $$$ Travel Free with pampered­ "ADDRESSING A CHILD'S CENTER tion with Boston N.O.W. and SPONSORS TWO New Englands most exciting th us in good condition. FEARS ABOUT LIFE IN THE Campaign For Choice is organ­ WORKSHO coed French Connection Asking $3,000 or B. 0. If NUCLEAR AGE" izing a Campus interested, Campaign to "When time and fate finally Line. Represent Party Time & call 697-2721. defeat the Anti-Abortion . Travel on our November singled me out as an upper class- M W k d .. ,, Lecture by Dr. Diane Levin Amendment appearing on the . f f ontrea1 ee en s . 86 man, nothm.g sho.rt of ree ood . . . · · f.IS ... . ·· . :OJ:~n1ze ,., .... ,... ~"~;;i~=J.,Qfto,.,~~[ 29, at,§:,R!J. ••,~.0Yr.em~I 1 1.\p,J;i~.,·AP'l ~tij- ~ea\cil "'1ft!>H get nre tnte'et J'la:ee""", a sma11 group o Typing, Editing, and Writing. .. " ·· pin 'in rooin 304 of the Conant' dents interested in working ,,_,_,..~~" on called the Freshman Center. If friends and travel free. Com- Expert assistance with term Science Building. Refreshments campus for this issue please con­ someone called it the Academic missions earned also. At papers, resumes, cover letters will be served at 7:30 pm in room tact April Kane at the Women's Advising Center and still offered $79.00 this trip sells itself. Call and grant proposals. Volume 304. ALL ARE WELCOME TO Center (3rd floor Student the free food, nothing could have the Party Time & Travel discounts available. Tel. 583- ATTEND! Sponsored by the Union) or call 697-1200 ext. kept me away," I thought as 1 sat hotline at (617) 938-8839. 5124. Earth Science and Geography 2296. Students living in the at my typewriter. Club. dorms are encouraged to Well. there's no free food participate. being offered, but the Academic MENORAH CLUB Advising and Freshman Center, located in the Maxwell Library, COME MARCH & . A fun experience in cultural Jud­ is offering two workshops in the CAMPAIGN $8-15 per/hour aism. Come to the Menorah month of October providing you COME MARCH WITH US!! Club! Tuesdays at 11:00 at the with possibilities to enhance We can solve your financial dilemma, if you Plymouth County Room (across your college experience. March to defeat the Anti­ can invest 20-30 hours per week helping us run from the info booth}. Join in the The first workshop is on Abortion Amendment, Satur­ our business. -flexible hours- will train. 12 posi­ FUN!! Everyone invited. Thursday, October 16, at 11:00 day, October 18th, 11:30 am. tions available t~roughout the a.m. in Room L-12 and will be Southern Mass. October 18th is Rosie Jimenez dealing with study skills, a nebu­ area. YEARBOOK SENIOR Day. Rosie was the first woman lous term at best. "Study Skills" For more info., contact 583-1000 The 1987 Yearbook, as a part of known to die from a back alley will deal with any talent or skill, the many innovative changes, abortion after federal funds for learned or otherwise, that is will be introducing Senior Pro­ abortion were cut off in 1977. needed to survive the scholastics files throughout the all-color WOMEN'S LIVES ARE ON onslaught of academia. So if you senior section. If you know any THE LINE! For more informa­ are having problems, it will be seniors who are unique, different tion stop by the Women •s Center well worth the time and effort to from the rest, or who have con­ (3rd floor Student Union) or call be in the Maxwell Library for tributed to 697-1200, ext. 2296. PLEASE the college in some this workshop. special way, we would like JOIN US!! to The other fantastic (free) Help wanted hear about it. Stop by the Year­ opportunity being made availa­ book Office (next to the Book­ FACULTY LECTURE ble for a limited time only and store) and fill out a nomination only to undeclared sophomores, form. We hope to see their pro­ Dr. Susan Holton of the Speech is a chance to give some direction file in the 1987 Visions Communications department to your college career. A two­ Mister Donut will present a lecture October part workshop on "Choosing a "POLICY ISSUES IN 14th at 7:00 p.m. entitled "Please. Major/ Minor" will be offered Campus Plaza HAZARDAND TOXIC SUB­ Understand Me: Personality through the combined efforts of STANCES MANAGEMENT" Type in Teaching and Learn­ the Career Planning and Place­ 697-9565 ing." She will explain the impor­ ment Center and the Academic A lecture will be given by Dr. tance of the Myers Briggs Type Advising Center. Michael Greenburg on October Indicator in personality identifi­ The first part of this workshop 23. Reception caHon. will be presented on October <-.... to be held in the The lecture will take 29. Heritage Room at 6:30 p.m. The place in the Bridgewater Dining at noon in Room L-12. Due to Any day 5:30-11 :00 a~m. lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Room located in the Studen~ the heavy advanced enrollment, 6:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. the library lecture hall. All are Union. Admission is free and you should sign up by calling 7:00-1·1:00 a.m. welcome to attend this free lec­ refreshments will be served. Ms. Helena Santos in the Aca­ ture. Sponsored by the Earth Sponsored by Student Union dernic Advising Center, exten­ 11 :00 a.m.-3:.00 p.m. Science and Geograp.hy Club. Program Committee. sion 2316.