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SPRING 1993 LYNN UNIVERSITY VOLUME 4 NO. 2 ''I Laughed, I Expansion Plan Cried, It Was Anproved · By An;y L. Brown Better Than After eight years of negotiating witiJ city planners, neighbors and local gov­ ernn:tent officials, Lyru;t University ha~ .'Cats' '' received the Boca City Council ap­ By George Nickels proval for building another forty three On March 17th, at 8:00 pm the acres of campus. Drama Practicum performed the 'well­ Lynn's administration, faculty and known satire, "A Case For Samaria " students along with residents from Mill­ by Sarah Walton Miller. The setting 'or pond and Boca Bath and Tennis Club the one act play was 44B.C., in the filled City Hall January elev­ bedroom chamber of the High Priest, enth to played by Tonya Jarret, a senior Lib­ ML~--~--~~~~~~~·-- eral Arts rna·or. The ~tors were aud­ ~~...... ;..o=!!~.-g;;;;~ Residents of MilJpond and Boca Bath f'imm · , tor and and Tennis Club were fearful that the Producer. ''Tonya showed the most po­ expansion and increase in lighting tential for the leading role," said Lynn Turns To L. U. Student, would lower the property value of their ,Dyer. homes and disrupt their peaceful living Admission to the performance was Shooting Hoops National Jai Alai conditions. Their concern was eased ~1.00. "People appreciate things more when Lynn officials agreed to amend­ If they have to pay to see it," said In '93 Finalist ments ordered by the Planning and Dyer. By Frank Aliaga Zoning committee and City Council. "I was nervous to a point, but con­ By George Nickels The amendments include lowering the Two NCAA basketball teams will fident in myself and the other actors. I He's only been playing for 15 dormitories from five floors to three knew the show would be a success," start at Lynn University in the fall of months, but he's good. He's not from floors, removing lights from two fields, said Jarrett after rigorous rehearsals, 1993. The new gymnasium ·will be the the United States or from Spain (the moving the Alumni Inn and single fam­ including many Saturdays. home of the Lynn Knights for both a game's orgin), but he's good. He's not ily homes further east from the The students had some help from the male and a female basketball team. In professional - yet, but he's good. His Millpond border, moving the dormito­ Art and the Fashion departments, but the last week of February, Dan Olson, name is Daniel Jerusalmi, a native of ries 50 feet north of Potomac Rd. most of the preparation was done by was ·hired to coach the women's team. Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and he's the shutting off the sound system at 10:30 Dyer and the class. Out of a class of ''Students will come to visit the best Jai Alai player at Lynn ·university p.m. and shutting off all field lights by 25, nine students performed while the school and be attracted by the gym and one .pf the best amateurs in the 10:00 p.m. rest of the class worked on costumes and the opportunities to play basketball country. Greg Malfitano, Vice President for lighting, sound, props, and background: :at night and possibly join the team," Jerusalmi began playing Jai Alai in Administration and Student Services, Elisa Roncketti, a freshman Interior said Coach Turner. November of 1991, with the inception does not consider these amendments to Design major, said, "the show was Joy DeMarchis, Assistant Director of of a group of Jai Alai enthusiasts at be a sacrifice and is relieved that ev­ very well together and was well the Center for International Affairs, is Lynn. He only practices two nights a eryone has agreed on one plan. "With­ worth the · " a basketball fan and shoots hoops. week; however, he has become so pro­ out a master plan everyone has a "Basketball is a great sport. Players fecient at the sport that he qualified different picture of what the school and spectators will benefit from the for the National Amateur Champion­ should look like," said Malfitano. new teams because basketball brings ships helP in Davie, Florida last Feb­ "Now with the City Council's approval people together," said DeMarcflis. ruary. He teamed up with fellow we can all focus on the same snapshot Currently, Lynn students play pick­ student, Craig Jardula and finished a md progress forward.'' up games on the outside courts, but respectable 8th among 13 competing The birth of Lynn's new campus be­ organized basketball is not presently te~. ~erusalmi has only been playing gan in March with the start of con­ a part of Lynn. Jat Alai for 15 months, whereas his struction on the long awaited 1,200 Clavar Deveax, a freshmen Art and opposition has been playing for years. seat gym. The building is expected to· ~sign major, said, "I love to play be ready for student use in October. pick-up games, but I would rather be ''What most people don't know However, completion of the entire plan playing on an organized team.'' is that there are going to be two will take fifteen to twenty years. Diana Camhi, a Fashion Marketing Jai Alai courts constructed. . •• major from Guatemala, said that be­ Joelle Sinnet, a sophomore tashion cause of the new teams, more people Lynn University is already clearing marketing major, doesn't understand will be motivated to get involved in grounds to build a new gymnasium, why the completion has to take so long. "Why don't they build more sports and intramurals. "Basketball is ~owever, what most people don't know common all over the world, unlike IS that there are also going to be two than one building at a time," ask Sin­ frontons (Jai Alai ctlurts) constructed so nett. According to John Gallo, Assis­ American football. " tant Vice President of Development, Greg Malfitano, Vice President of that the games can be played right Sinnett's idea would be impossible due Student Services, said that the coaches here on ~pus. who are hired will recruit students Right now, Jai Alai· is only played to a present lack of funding. However, if donations increase, Sinnett's idea from many high schools around the professionally in tlte U.S. in Florida country, as well as from the present Connecticut, and Rhode Island. How: will become a possibility. Lynn University student body. ever, it has already been decided that According to Malfitano the school's At press time, the Financial Aid of­ Jai Alai will be among the events total planned population will not exceed fice was unaware of any scholorship played at the next Summer Olympics 2,~00 students. "In twenty years we money for the basketball players, but in Atlanta. Georgia. "Since there is no will still be a small, private university Mr. Malfitano said that scholarship Jai Alai in Brazil, I would love to rep­ that will not lose its mission to meet Lynn students perform in "A Case For money will be awarded to team mem- resent my country in the next Olym­ the needs of individuals," Malfitano Samaria. '' Photo by George Nickels bers. pics," said Jerusalmi. said. rior Design major, was so excited Students Honors . about receiving academic honors that she sounded like a winning superbowl Enlighten Convocation quarterback. "I'm going to Disney By George Nickels World," she said. Societv On February 26, Dr. Jennifer Braa­ Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hoeffner ten, Vice President of Academic Af­ drove down from · Ft. Pierce to see By Amy L. !lrown their daughter, Jennifer, a freshman El­ International students shared their fairs, welcomed students, faculty, ementary Education major. receive an culture Wednesday, February 24th with parents, and guests to the Honors Con­ vocation. award. "We're both very proud to s~ sixty members of the Excalibur So­ our daughter honored,'' saidMrsHoeffner. ciety, a female committee of Boca resi­ One-hundred and seventy students dents who raise scholarship money for were awarded academic honors. Honor Lynn students. students must have a minimum grade Michael Odili, a freshman interna­ point average of 3.25. Dr. James International Day tional business major, won the ladies' Miller, Dean of the School of Busi­ By Eric Binder respect with a speech about how he ness, and Mrs. Donna Sullivan, Dean International Day, an event held to became the youngest chief of his Nige­ of Freshman distributed these awards. raise cultural awareness, was held rian village, Ndoni. When Odili was This semester, twenty-eight students Tuesday, March 2, 1993 in the Lynn eleven years old he was isolated from were invited to join the Honor Society. auditorium . . Foreign and American stu­ his normal society to endure the ritual To achieve this, students must maintain dents assembled tables containing infor­ process. Odilu was unable to elaborate a grade point average of 3.50 for two mation, food, music, and artifacts on all the rituals but he did explain a consecutive years. Dr. Blaine Kauf­ pertaining to their countries. Some courageous one in detail. While se­ fman, Dean of the College of Arts and countries . on exhibit included Japan, cluded on a desolate island he danced Sciences, and Mr . . Linsley Deveau, Italy, Brazil, Nigeria, Israel, Ireland, for many hours in a circle of sword Dean of the School of Hotel, Restau­ and Guatemala. The jamboree helped waving chiefs until they instructed him rant, arid Tourism Administration rec­ students to learn ·more about their forg­ to slice a coconut, some yams and ognized these students. eign classmates. In addition to the four chickens with one thrash of his Thirty-two students were inducted Lynn University students attending, the sword. into the President's Honor Society. event was open to the public. Interna­ Dominga Xuncax, a Mayan Indian These students have a grade point av­ tional House officials estimated an at­ from Guatemala, also enlightened the erage of 3.75 or higher. Dr. Donald tendance of two to three hundered women with a speech about the E. Ross, President of Lynn University, Julie Barbatsuly, Dr. Susan Braunstein, people. struggles she underwent to receive her announced these students. "I'm very Peter G. Barbatsuly, Cathv Bai:ba.tsuly education. After moving from her proud of all the honors students, espe­ cone:ratulate Peter Barbatsulv. second country in 1981, Xuncax worked with cially the President's Honor Society from left, ~t the H9nors Convocation. her family as a migrant worker, sea­ students," said Dr. Ross. Photo provtded. Community sonally moving from California to Flor­ A distinguished honor was given to ida. Lisa Prue, a faculty member for her Talent is Comments "Each morning I used to watch the outstanding abilities as a teacher for more priviledged go off to school," the School of Business. Successful, By Amy Brown said Xuncax. ''It was always my Kelly Eich, a senior Elementary Ed­ Art professor, Ernest Ranspach, has dream to join them." ucation major, who was inducted into been teaching on Lynn's campus for In 1985 Xuncax's dream came true the President's Honor Society, gave a Ae:ain! twenty three years. He has watched the when she met Barbara Haynie, ·a Boca powerful student response on behalf of By f:eorge Nickels campus grow from a 300 student, all Raton resident. Haynie convinced Xun­ the other award recipients. She credited On February 2nd, at 8:30 pm, Tom girls Catholic, liberal arts college to a cax of her potential and arranged for her success to the commitment of her Olson, a junior Aviation Management 1,200 student university. He loves his her to attend adult school to receive instructors and the caring atmosphere major, hosted the 2nd annual Lynn job and is looking forward to seeing her high school diploma. Xuncax is of the school. She also thanked her University Talent Show. The talented the master plan come alive. now attending Lynn on academic schol­ father for his years of financial sup­ chorus, known as the Lynn University "This school has a terrific future," arship. Her goal is to become a tea­ ·port. Singers, performed medleys from "The said Ranspach. "In tea years we will cher and · · er misraat .!!tndeots. Dehb Deonanal!, a sophomore Inte- Phantom,, of the. Opera,",, "My Fair probably double our population and be .. recognized as one of the best private M~lissa Peeples, a sophomore Com~ universities in the southeast." munications major, stole the show with Patrick Stibbe, a senior business ma­ her dedication to Marlene "Mom" jor, is also impressed with the changes 'Naked Guy' Turner, Director of Student Activities, occuring within the school. "Four of "I Will Always Love You." An­ years ago the parking lot between De­ Expelled other hit of the show was Ted Land's Hoernle and Trinity was a pile of By College Press Service self written song, "I Love You," dirt," said Stibbe. "There has also Say which he performed with Jon Ditmyer, Graduates BERKELEY, Calif. - A University a junior Behavioral Science major. been a greater emphasis on education of California at Berkeley student who since the name change. Developing the Sandra Pizarro, a freshman Liberal Goodb•V e wore little more than a smile around Arts major, said, "Jon's music is so master plan is sure to bring more posi­ By Jennifer Lucas campus was expelled from the school tive affects." powerful that it is almost orgasmic." "It is time tQ see reality," said for violating public nudity and indecent Turner said that the Talent Show Cherise Garanito, a graduating senior exposure rules, a university spokeswo­ was a huge success and it will con­ from Lynn. The time of the year is man said. tinue in the future. "Any student can approaching to say goodbye to the Luis' Andrew Martinez, 19, was sent get involved in the show by signing up Boca Trends '93 graduates of 1993. "Although it is the a notification that he was expelled on in the Student Activities office,'' said By Allison Beaver ending, it is also a new beginning," Jan. 21, university spokeswoman Marie Turner. Society of Families Weekend was said Danielle Durgy, also a senior. Felde said. He ha.S an opportunity to held on February 26-28, 1993, and that Pulse interviewed many seniors in an appeal the explusion, but must show weekend, the fashions of Boca came to attempt to find out future hopes and either new evidence or good cause to life. Boca Trends '93, a fashion show plans. "I hope to achieve a position in be allowed back into the school. Fast Stats presented by the Fashion Students of Fashion Marketing within a reputable Martinez, dubbed the "Naked Guy," By Anton Pastuszak Lynn University, was held on February company," stated Garanito. was arrested twice in October for be- Did you know that there are: 27, 1993. Juan Baca plans to pursue a hospital- · ing on campus with little, if any, 437 trees on campus The festivities, which were held in ity position with a hotel in his native clothes on, and was suspended for two Did you know that there are: the auditorium, began with a brunch at Ecuador. Fernando Carazo will con- weeks in November. He was a sopho­ 6,380 lbs. of weight to lift in the 10:30 a.m. and the actual show began tinue his studies in Hotel/Restaurant more and attended the Berkeley campus gym on campus at 11 :00 a.m. The show modeled the Management if he cannot find a posi- full time. He usually wore only a pair Did you know that there are: daily wear of the people of Boca Ra­ tion at a hotel here in Boca. Daniel of shoes, and donned a daypack while 27 machines in the gym, with 51 ton. Local stores from Town Center Doyle will be continuing his education he attended classes and walked around pcissible exercises and Royal Palm Plaza participated in in Business Administration at Rollins campus. Did you know that there are: providing the fashions for the models, College in Winter Park, where he will "He was given many opportunities approximately 340 dorm rooms on and they also donated gifts for the pursue a Master's Degree. Danielle to comply with our rules. He de­ campus drawing ·that was held. Durgy hopes to pursue a Master's De- dined," Felde said. Did you know that there are: Thirteen male and female students gree in 'Physical Therapy at Emory In September 1992 Martinez held a approximately 83,200 books and modeled the fashions and many others University. Kimberly Graf will be "nude-in" on campus and in front of 249,000 card catalog index cards in helped make the production a success. working with the Bruce Marsteller Pub- hundreds of observers, Martinez and the library ·on campus Martha Sparkman, Program Head, Re­ lie Relations firm in New York City. two dozen supports stripped off their Did you know that there are: tailing and Apparel studies, was in Robert Hobel will be attending the clothes. 460 fake I.D.s on campus (sus­ charge of the production, but the fa­ Brooklyn School of Law in the fall. Martinez claimed that being nude on pected) shion students made the entire show Noelle Klein hoees to pursue a campus was a form of free expreSsion. Did you know that there are: possible. " All I did was sit in the· Tourism/Sales MariCeting position here While he got some support at the approximately 170 classes available audience and enjoy the production." in Boca. David Rey hopes to find an rally, the campus police department re­ each semester on campus · What was the final. outcome'! "The aviation position anywhere in Florida. ceived complaints from students and Did you know that there are: whole show was beautiful and elegant, He ultimately wants to be a pilot for a staff, said Lt. Bill Foley of the univer­ 496 paved parking spaces on campus and from what I could see, the audi­ commercial airline. Derek Schindeler sity's security force. Did you know that there are: ence also really enjoyed it," said hopes to find a position in ·the hospital- Employees and students complained apptoximately 940 parking spaces on ity field. that they were forced to look at him sophomore Fashion major and model, campus (including unpaved) Shannon Gersh. "The students worked The graduation ceremony will be in their offices and classrooms because· Did you know that there are: - very hard to create an enjoyable pro­ held on May 1, 1993. Approximately they couldn't get up and leave. Marti- duction. It was definitely a profitable 200 students will be graduating with nez also frigthened some people when · approximately 3,290 tires on campus learning experience for their future ca­ Associates, Bachelor's and Master's he jogged naked through residential on any Monday between the hours reers," sgartman said. Degrees. dorm areas. of 11 a.m. aiid 1 g.m. f Spring 1993 Pagel f Careers and The. Disabled Conference

By Jane Anne Mathison The· overall theme was how attitudes A .two day seminar in Washington, play a major role in any area of life. D.C., CAREERS & THE disABLED If a person has a disability it refers dealt with careers of the disabled and to an impairment that the 'individual ways of implementing the Americans has, whether it be physical or not. With Disabilities Act in the workplace. The theme that 43 million Americans The first group of meetings was struc­ live . by! . is to focus on the ability of tured around employees with disabilities the mdivtdual, rather than on the disa­ addressing employment challenges. The ~ility, and to treat people with disabili­ panel consisted of six people who dis­ ties the same way that you would treat cussed several topics on finding em­ an able bodied person. ployment, interviewing processes and personal experiences. Paul L. Ulrich, a development engi­ neer and project manager for automo­ tive gas turbines at Advanced Programmer Able Engineering at General Motors was recognized as the Disabled Em'ployee to Succeed of 1992 by the Industry Labor Council. By Jane Anne Mathison Ulrich was diagnosed with polio at age At the first annual Careers & The 13, but due to the strong influen~e and Disabled Exposition held in Washing­ support that his family gave him to­ ton, D.C., hundreds of people from all Professor Matthews explains a phase of the project to Seniors · Jeff Sadler and wards goal setting and interaction with parts of the country came together to Tom Olsen Photo by Allison · Beayer society, he has become one of General attend meetings involving the expansion Motors' greatest assets. and implementation of ADA, the Ulrich stated ''I've been very fortu­ Americans with Disabilites Act. Jill nate in business, and I believe you get Noble, a computer programmer for G t AJ ? back ten fold of what you give." By NASA, was one of the six panelists e Ong • ''L.U. Takes having a positive outlook on life com­ for the morning meeting. Noble, who By Danielle DeMartini bined with his engineering and business is visually impaired, works with .the .When a student cannot get along Fli ht'' skills, Ulrich has been a model for aide of her seeing eye dog, Gretchen. wtth a professor, or vice versa the By Alon Beaver many organizations throughout the U.S. Pulse: How did you go about finding conflict is hard on both parties. 'What Do you ever sit and wonder about with disabled employees. In 1984, Ul­ a job with NASA? · can students do if they. think that they what it takes to make an airplane run, rich began a project to complete a Noble: I wrote to the top director are being treated unfairly? who runs it and how it remains on hand controlled device for cars for from my home in Cleveland, Ohio Dr. Marsha Glines, the Dean of Ed­ schedule? A visit to Aviation Opera­ drivers having mobility impairments. when I was 23 for a summer ucation has a lot of interaction with tions ill, Airline Management and Op­ This project was the first one of its internship, and started working there other professors, since she advocates erations, gives the answer. The class is kind. full time in 1989. for her students. When students come made up of 10 students, 2 juniors and At 9:30 a.m. there was a short in­ Pulse: Did you feel awkward during to her with a problem. she advises 8 seniors, who all hope to have a fu­ termission to attend a ribbon-cutting your interview and why? them to talk with their professors. De- ture in the aviation field. The class ceremony presided over by the Repub­ Noble: At first I was very nervous, casionally, she will speak with the pro­ was assigned a semester project to lican Leader of the U.S. Senate, Rob­ but soon I was able to relax, due to fessors herself. build an airline from the ground up. ert Dole. A veteran of World War ll, the positive attitude that I got from my Glines says that she attempts to hel "Each phase of this · · rna- Dole is partially paralyzed on the right interviewer. stu teac:hln area \n an , • • side oi JUa. ..bGdy., because of a land I was nervous nhvVI""' ,.,.-..-;:R:Sa~see~ms appropnate. If !he student according to James D. Matthews, Pro­ mine. that I'm visually impaired. f~ls that all attempts at compromise fessor of Aviation and Management. Larry W. Patton, was the recipient Pulse: In the beginning of your em- fail, he/she can document the incident There are seven phases that will span of Employee of the Year in the area ployment at NASA, what were your and take the documentation to the tea- out . over the semester. These phases in­ of Computer Science & Systems. Pat­ feelings about your co-workers? cher or Dean. · clude: Phase I - Company Organization ton said "Patronizing plays no part in Noble: I felt a small amount of hesi- As far as the faculty is concerned, and Preliminary Planning; Phase ll - the life of a disabled individual. It's all tation from some at first, but it was Glines says that they have been very Route System and Flight Equipment; right to offer assistance, but do it in a soon gone. Today. I get along well open to any conflicts she has seen in Phase ill - Flight Schedule; Phase IV ~ dignified manner. " Patton also stressed with my co-workers, and we respect the past. Staffing; Phase V - Crew Scheduling; that all Americans have disabilities to each other as individuals for who we Donna Sullivan, the Dean of Fresh­ Phase VI - Financial Projections and overcome in some area of their lives. are and our accomplishments, and we man, said that if a student has a con­ Statements; and Phase VII - Project Fi­ Recruiting, Hiring, Training & Pro- · don't focus on our defects. flict with a professor, the first thing he nalization and Presentation. mating People With Disabilities was Pulse: How do you feel about the should do is identify what the problem "I am definitely getting a better un­ the topic of the afternoon session, and general outlook and/or stereotype of be- is exactly, then figure out who the derstanding of an airline and how it the three 1panelists shared both strate­ ing disabled in an able bodied world? problem is coming from. The next step runs, and I am glad this project was gies and challenges in today's society. Noble: I feel strongly that people would be for the student' to personally given to us," commented senior Tom The panelists went on to say that be­ have to look at a person's attributes speak with his professor. Olsen. "It is challenging, but well cause of several provisions recently· im­ first, and not only look at things that Ms. Sullivan has not had a large worth it," agreed senior John Traeger. plemented · by ADA, education of they can't· do. In today's society, far number of students come to her with Phase VII is the final stage and that employers and companies was the first too much emphasis is placed on what problems. She believes that the small­ consists of an end of the semester pre­ step in achieving a diverse group of you look like, rather than your ness of the school encourages the stu­ sentation of the final product. Presenta­ employees. achievements. dents to talk to the teachers before tions will be judged by the students coming to her. and members of the faculty to see When students do come to her, it is which projects turned out successfully. usually the ones that wake up and real­ ize that they are behind. Sullivan does agree with Glines as far as documenting is concerned. Sulli­ Toga! van feels that everything that has to do By Dan Schubert with courses should be documented. If Nine Lynn students are researching a paper is written, it should be copied national fraternities to bring the Greek and kept; if a student has a conflict system to Lynn University. with a professor, it should be noted. Thomas Guillot, Chris Taylor, Chris Sullivan also agrees wim Glines that Steele, Dan Schubert, Brian Holbrook, students should go to the deans of de­ Dan Swartz, Cliff Garlic, Jeff Devlin, partments. If they do not go to the and Ryan Trueblood are the nine stu­ deans, she suggests they come to her. dents who initiated action on bringing Sullivan also strongly advises that if frats to Lynn. and when a conflict does arise, stu­ For the past semester the nine dents should behave professionally to­ students have been trying to set up ap­ ward the faculty and staff. pointments with several fratP.mities so Sullivan feels that learning how to that they could give demonstrations on deal with problems - including other what they were all about. 'Groups con­ people - should be just as important tacted include Alpha Tau Omega, Al­ as learning ma$ematics or English. ·pha Epsilan Pie and Sigma Chi. The following steps should be taken Although no fraternities have given in order as guidelines to follow when demonstrations yet, the students are ex­ a conflict arises: pecting to hear from them soon. Dean · 1. Talk to the professor Heffernan said that he thinks a frater­ 2. · Talk to your mentor/advisor nity here at Lynn would be great. He 3. Go to the dean of the department said he would like nothing better than 4. Go to the Vice President of Aca­ to see a social fraternity here. He be­ demic Affairs lieves that a fraternity would do won­ Kim Salmon uses a ramp installed to ease access for disabled students. If these guidelines are followed, then ders for student morale, and it will Photo by Matt Sclier conflicts can be solved or even pre­ make Lynn more attractive to new stu­ vented. dents.

Sprlna 1993 Student in the Give Me A.n ''L'' News Editorials Our school has witnessed many changes in its early history. We started Pulse is proud to honor Dave Power out as Marymount College and now we as an outstanding student in the news. are Lynn University. This institution Power is a. sophomore accounting ma­ will continue to grow at a tremendous jor. He has been a member of the rate. As we are approaching the 21st President's Honor Society since he century, we face many unknown came to Lynn from Ottawa, Canada. boundaries. With the end of commu­ Power was not always such a good nism and a new free market economy, student. · During high school, he made the need for educated Americans is im­ poor grades until he decided to tum perative for our survival as a nation. things around. . Our school has made the right steps Starting off as a T.A.P. student he by which to enhance our goals. The went on to excel in his courses. ''I computerization of our school was in­ feel Marcia Glines (head of the T.A.P. evitable. Powerful desk top computer program) made a difference. She was systems will soon be utilized in all our very supportive when I began attending departments. New teachers have been L. U.," said Power. . hired to help with the influx of new Power acknowledged Dr. Miller as students. There is talk of new degree another reason for his success. "De­ programs to be offered along with new spite his rough exterior, he is one of and exciting student activities. the most compassionate and understand­ A men's basketball team has been ing people I have ever met," said reinstated for next year and will com­ Power. pete in the NCAA. Lynn University has set a proposal to accommodate ap­ proximately 2300 students in the near future. Groundbreaking on the DeHoernle Gymnasium has begun and as soon as next year, our national collegiate ath­ letes will be there practicing vigorously to achieve their goals of greatness. Our Sports own soccer team has proven our motto of striving for excellence. It is only a South Florida, once quiet and low­ Heat are now veterans of the sports in­ matter of time before our other pro­ key, has become a flourishing fast dustry in south Florida. Baseball and grams follow in the same footsteps. paced big city sports megalopolis. · ~ockey teams. are fast approaching their The city of Boca Raton has ap­ We are now a four-sport area. With Inaugural seasons and the anticipation proved all of our actions and have the acquisition of major league baseball is escalating. "I think it's great that giv~n u~ their guidance along with a!ld the recent approval of a profes­ I'll be able to see opening day. It's their assistance. As a small university sional hockey team, South Florida has something special that I can look back we can spend more time on our indi­ Photo provided done what few states have accom­ on and say I was there,'' said Jason vidualized efforts and we can share in plished. The sports markets are big Shulman, a freshman. this partnership with our city. It's time enough here to obtain four professional The Florida Marlins offer the most we show school pride for our peers, Power enjoys the small classes and sports. Football, basketball, baseball, diversity to Lynn students because of our teachers, and ourselves. the student/teacher interaction that oc­ and now .bQckey IOWld .out ~ group the number of ames played throughout curs at L. U. He credits the faculty for of pro teams that represent the state. the summer and the low · · their "Willingness to understand that "I did not realize when I first came to There are games played all week long not everyone is an Edgar Allan Poe or this school that there would be so and general admission starts at $3.50 a Shakespearse. Einstein, one of the many sporting events to go to,'' said per person. Contact Marlene Turner at greatest minds of all time, had a learn­ Brad Holster, a Lynn student. Student Activities for group informa­ ing disability like myself and he quit The Miami Dolpllj.ns and the Miami tion. school because of lack of support and his inability to conform with the pre­ sent guidelines of "linguistic" experts. Letters At Lynn there is more understanding of people's different needs. Einstein quit due to the lack of that understand~ Beauty From the ing. I think Lynn's understanding is STAFF LIST making me stay." said Power. Scholarship President Power is undecided about his plans after graduation, but he would like to Editpr, Editor, Managing Editor get involved with the creation of prod­ It's very disturbing to open The Exciting things have been happening, A. Jared Bucker ucts that will make the world a more ~oc::a. Raton) News and see that Lynn and the recent approval of our Master Hospitality Editor efficient place to live. Is givmg a full scholarship to a beauty Plan by the City of· Boca Raton allows Fernando Carazo · queen. I am not denying Miss Boca us . to e!Dbark on an expansion plan Cartoonist Raton .her looks, her talent, or her which will ensure that Lynn University Anton Pastuszak academtc excellence. There are many is well ~s~tioned for the 21st Century. Top 10 Reasons students here at Lynn, including my­ In addition to a new gymnasium Graphics Editor self, who have at- times been disap­ with varsity basketball added to our al­ Stuart Outten pointed in not being granted more ready excellent athletic programs, our Reporters ·Not to Have a money, or any money, in a scholarship plans call for expanded academic pro­ Velda Albuquerque due to reasons that are- not always ad­ grams, both on the undergraduate and equately explained to us. This seems graduate level, increased student schol­ Frank Aliaga Summer Job unfair considering that many of us arship OPJ?O~ties, new faculty devel­ Christian Arakelian work hard, and are discouraged that op"!-ent Initiatives, and a physical Allison Beaver 1. "Oprah_'s On!" we may not be able to return next envrronment to support student needs. Jeff Berlinsky 2. You're looking to improve your year without the school's help. On the A comfortable state-of-the-art library Eric Binder resume and "French frier" just isn't other hand, I do 6elieve in granting an that will be "user-friendly" is one of AmyL. Brown going to cut it. athletic scholarship for those athletes our top priorities, as are a new aca­ 3. After taking statistics this semes­ that work hard and strive to achieve demic classroom building and student Fernando Carazo ter, you're pretty sure you're going to their goals, or any other scholarship dormitory. To help us accomplish these Meighan De Luke win the lottery. that is well deserved. I think it's a objectives, the University has launched Danielle DeMartini 4 . . You're going to follow the shame that our school would think the. first captial campaign in its history, Angel Horchler (Grateful) Dead on tour - Aren't they more about a person that hasn't been a which we call our "Threshold to the Jane Anne Mathison always on tour? part of Lynn's life, than one of its Future Program'' -and I am delighted 5. You're earning "special" college own. to report that we are more than half Dave Matthews credit observing and evaluating the ef­ way toward our objective and greatly George Nickels encouraged by the high levels of sup­ fects of sun, chlorine, and salt water Meighan De L1Jke Anton Pastuszak on college students. port received from parents and alumni, as well as foundations and corporation. Matt Schlier 6. "Clinton's just going to tax me Dan Schubert more anyway.'' We are proud of our students-both 7. You're eagerly awaiting the publi­ those who have left as alumni and Damon Sessa cation of the Dan Quayle · autobiogra­ those of you who are in our keeping Chris Taylor phy. for the next several years. You are the Ryan Trueblood 8. You're planning on expanding · ones who make it all _happen, and our . Photographers your horizons with a Eurail pass and objective is to help you become the Frank.Aliaga an American Express card. best that you can be. 9. "You're too sexy for a job ... " George Nickels 10. It's just way too hot! Don Ross Dr. Susan Braunstein, Advisor

Spring 1993 Page4 Alcohol and Violence The Grunge 'Gays in the By A. Jared Bucker At Rhode Island, if a student is There is a movement going on right caught engaged in any alcohol related now in Washington. No, not the new Military incident, he/she is fined $30.00 and government in our capital, but a fresh put on disciplinary probation for one new music style from Seattle. This LYMiutwy: 8eye In ... Mill1ery? semester. If caught a second time, the blePd of alternative, rock, and heavy student gets a $50.00 fme and must go metal is referred to as "Grunge." This to five and one half hours of alcohol term was first applied to noisy, guitar­ education. If caught a third time, the heavy bands from the northwest comer student is suspended for two semesters. of the United States. These bands By Danielle DeMartini The alcohol citation program is also fused the elements of heavy metal and employed by the University. If an hard rock with the distortion and en­ R.A., student, staff, faculty member, ergy of punk. Some of the bands the SCENARIO: Weeknight, any col­ or police officer witnesses an underage city of '\Seattle has produced include lege, any dorm, any place. student consuming or possessing alco­ Mother Love Bone, Mudhoney, Sound­ hol, he/she is given a citation on the garden, Pearl Jam and Nirvana. Al­ spot. The student would also get a bums by bands such as Pearl Jam and Becky, a student is on the phone with fine, depending on how many times Soundgarden have topped the charts her boyfriend, Jake. He tells her he has he/she had been caught before. The since their release early last year. Pearl been drinking and using drugs. She hangs fme would be accompanied by an ex­ Jam's debut album "Ten" went gold up. Shortly later he appears at her door planation for the citation. after only two months in the stores. with two of his friends. Playing to his au­ These two bands were also headliners dience, he brags about having given her for one of the hottest tours of the a black eye in the past. She denies it. She Cohen said that there has been a de­ nineties, "Lollapalooza." asks him if he will go out in the hallway crease in citations tlie last two semes­ The first Grunge band to hit the to talk. When they git outside, she tries ters compared to the previous one and pop-alternative scene was Nirvana. to tum him around to talk to him. He a half. When asked if she thought that Their smash hit, "Smells Like Teen throws her arm off, aRd she pushes him the system was the reason for the de­ Spirit" rocketed to the top of the away. He pushes her back and walks crease, Cohen said that she was not charts and stayed there for six straight away. She grabs his arm and accidentally sure if it. was less alcohol, or if the weeks. ''Their music lets me release scratches him. He starts down the stairs. students were just hiding it better. She my emotions like no other group can," She follow him and yells obscenities. was sure that •the assaults, violence, said Frank Scotti, a Lynn student. and students that had to go to health Eddie Vedder, lead singer of Pearl services because of injuries, were all Jam, who writes all the lyrics, stayed About an hour and a half later he re­ related to alcohol. Cohen also stated in a basement all summer long and turns. From behind a closed door she that, "No one thinks that this is the wrote the entire album. ''Our music is asks if he is going to hurt her. He says solution to the problem, but at least not directly political, it's just that the no and she comes out. He leads her to we're taking a stand and letting people youth of today need an outlet,'' said the staircase. There he pushes her caus­ know the consequences." Vedder. Seattle's gloomy, rainy, over­ ing her to hit a wall. She bangs her head At Florida Atlantic University, the cast weather is often cited as the rea­ By Dave Matthews and bites through her lip. Cops and secu­ penalties differ. Kerl ljams, the Dean son for the macabre lyrics. For over a century, the United rity respond and urge her to press of Students, said in a Pulse telephone Jimi Hendrix, who was born in Seat· States Armed Forces have stood for charges. interview, that he feels like a traffic tle, has been hailed as the grandfather everything that · is right in America, cop for the system. He says that noth­ of grunge because of his distortion ex· like mom and apple pie. In fact, just ing can really stop the violence. He pertise on the electric guitar. the sight of a solider in a crisp, neatly Scenarios like this occur frequently says that the penalties for alcohol re­ Grunge has bee·n developing in the pressed uniform is enough .to bring a on college campuses. According to Me­ lated violence vary according to the ac­ underground of many other cities as smile to many Americans. Proud mem­ linda Shoemaker, the Director of Coun­ tual violent act. If a student hurts well. ·Sonic Youth.. from New York's bers of tbe Uoiled States Military, both seling at Ly!in_ University: alcohol someone is in a car accYDrt or vaa. . _ , b1Ne fouglrt to related violence 1s on the nse across dalizes, 'he/she is referred tb alcohol similar tunes. Lately, there have been serve the freedom of all Americans on the nation. Drug and alcohol abuse is counseling. hundreds of garage bands turning up. foreign soil as well as at home. To­ a common cause of violence on college One of the most important policies The reason for this is independent re­ day, however, the United States Armed campuses. As far as Ms. Shoemaker is on the campus is an Education Pro­ cording. New, affordable, relatively· Services is fighting a different battle; concerned, drugs and alcohol have '.'a gram. If any group wants to schedule cheap technology has made it posslble homosexuals in our military. direct correlation'' with violence. a campus activity and/or event, then to record a CD in a basement. These Before we decide whether or not In the past three years over 4,000 the officers and advisors of the group low-budget recordings often have a gays should be permitted to serve in violent crimes occurred on 580 of the must go through this program. The ragged, grungy sound. the military, we should ask the ques­ country's. largest campuses according to program teaches the people about alco­ The clothing * the Grunge rockers tion of why this issue even surfaced sc the Chronicle of Higher Education. Of .hol, its effects, and its liability. ljams reflects their music. Long sleeve plaid early in President Clinton's administra­ these crimes, 2,528 were aggravated says that there has been a large de­ shirts, baggy long shorts .and black tion. What exactly does President Clin­ assaults. There is increasing belief that crease in alcohol related violence since boots are usually worn by Grunge ton stand to gain if the ban on gays is many of these are alcohol related. the start of the program. He says that rockers. lifted? This answer remains to be seen. At the University of Rhode Island, people have become more responsible What is clear, however, is that this the penalties for students who are in­ about their drinking habits, and that he is a subject that cl~ly divides Amer­ volved in any alcohol . related crimes sees only occasional problems on cam­ The Grunge Movement ica. · A recent Washington Post-ABC have been increased. These changes pus now. Jan. 1992: Nirvana's Nevermind al­ News survery showed that 47 percent were made after an eighteen-year-old At Lynn, according to the student bum sells 3 million copies of those interviews said homosexuals girl said she had been raped at a fra­ handbook, when a student gets caught Sept. 1992: Hollywood discovers should be allowed in the military, ternity party by an intoxicated pledge for the first time, his student I.D. is Grunge with the movie Singles, set in while 47 percent said they should not. brother. taken away. This prevents the student Seattle's music community. The remamder expressed no opinion. According to Fran Cohen, the Direc­ from eating in the cafeteria. The stu­ Oct. 1992: Spin Magazine proclaims The strongest opposition to lifting the tor of Student Life at the University of dent has to go to get the I.D. back. "The Year of the Grunge" . ban came from veterans, at a strong Rhode Island, in a recent telephone in­ There is usually only a verbal warning Nov. 1992: Vogue magazine runs a 2-1 margin. Ten percent of the veter­ terview with Pulse many discussions on the first time. The second time a stU­ 10 page spread on Grunge ans who are against gays doubt that the subject led the president and vice dent is caught, he/she gets written up, Jan. 1992: Entertainment Tonight airs gays could effectively serve our nation. president of the university to initiate a and the write up goes on his perma­ segment on "upscale Grunge" Many veterans were similarly opposed new system of penalties and an alcohol nent recOrd. The third time, the stu­ to blacks and women being permitted citation program. dent is dismissed. in the service before w. w. n, citing the same reasons. A recent survey at Lynn . University offered different conclusions than those -Over Night Visitors found by the Washington Post. Lynn's ~- survey showed . that the majority of stu­ dents, 76 percent, were in favor of al­ By Velda Albuquerque lowing homosexuals in the milital}'. Of During the 1988 spring break, 535 . lowed to have guests sleep over," said those who were opposed to gays 10 the visitors attempted to sleep in Lynn Lisa Shusda. Jim Hundrieser, Director of Resi­ military, 66 percent were men. As dorms in a one week period. During Other students concur. ''Being able dential Life, undertook a survey of res­ Brad Johnson, Fr. said, "If I'm in a that semester there were only 574 resi- to rent an apartment should show that ident students this semester in order to foxhole in the heat of a battle, I dent students on campus. According to we are responsible enough to choose gather factual information regarding wouldn't feel confident knowing that Tom Heffernan, Associate Dean of Stu- who sleeps in our room," said Erikna students opinions, complaints, and sug­ the solider next to me was a homosex­ dents, the Spring crush was the initiat- Guzman, a freshman Behavioral Sci­ gestions. The results of this survey will ual." ing event for a university visitation encee major. be presented by Student Services to the This, however, was not an idea policy which denied students the right "It is very hard to define a sleep upper administration, who will study shared by the majority of those stu­ to have sleep over guests. over policy that would work efficiently the data. The outcome of the studies dents surveyed. Perhaps this is best Many current students. object to the without endangering student security,'' may result in some alterations of the stated by Freshman Sharika Hanna, policy. "I don't think it's fair to take said Heffernan. Problems might include visitation policy, according to Hun­ who said, ''The gays are not going to the blame for something that I was not. who should be allowed to visit, how drieser. come on to you, so I don't see what part of. I should be able to have long they could stay, how many pe(>ple Meanwhile, Hundrieser expects full the big deal is." guests stay over night in my room," could a room . accommodate , how cooperation in respecting the visitation While the Clinton administration con­ said Tiffany North, a sophomore . Be- would the university enforce security policy. ''Students should realize that tinues its six month study concerning havioral Science major. • rules, and how the school would settle they are not supposed to have visitors gays in the military, one thing remains "If we are paying $2,900 for a se- problems between roommates concem­ sleep on campus under any circum­ clear; this ~ issue will be a hotbed of mester for our room, we should be al- ing visitors. stances," said Hundreiser. discussion for quite some time.

Spring 1993 Lynn Students The Future is In Play Rubgy For Around Campus Your Hands By Eric Binder FAU "What are you going to do after By Jeff Ber,linsky college?" While many students have Lynn students are playing intramural trouble answering this baffling question, rugby at FAU. Coach Binge Towne Wargames Fitness Center there is help available. started the FAU rugby team and is try­ By Danny Schubert The Center for Career Development ing to start a team at Lynn. Towne War has been declared at Lynn Stu­ Offers Step Class is designed to guide students into a fu­ said, "Currently FAU plays six players dents are now playing Survivor Shot By A·ngel Horchler ture career that is well suited to the from Lynn. We have never had a Laser Tag and JPaintball. War games Aerobic step classes are heating up individual. The founder and director problem with Lynn students playing, all first gained popularity in the movie the nation and Lynn too. The step is of the center is Louise Sundermeier. schools that play rugby inside the state "Gotcha." the most popular and fastest growing Pulse: How long have you been of Florida are intramural." Brian Holbtook says "When I play I aerobic class. It is an aerobic workout working at Lynn? Not everyone agrees · with Towne's can feel the blood rush through my that shares its foundation with stair Sundermeier: I started in 1990, in statement of eligibility. Some players veins, and I feel like Rambo. Survival climbing. the fall as the Director of Career De­ say that not all schools in Florida con­ Shot laser tag is a survival game Step is a challenging training pro­ velopment. When I first carne here, sider rugby an intramural sport. In ad­ played with electronic guns that shoot gram that combines strength training they didn't have a career center, so dition they point out schools outside of invisible lasers to hit the' enemy. Paint­ and cardiovascular conditioning in one my responsibility was to set up pro­ Florida often consider rugby a collegi­ ball Wars are played with realistic safe and effective workout. The high­ grams and services, and to develop a ate sport. Trae Peters, a Lynn junior metal CO powered guns that shoot gel­ intensity, low impact workout involves Center. who plays at FAU, said, "We only atin balls filled with paint. stepping onto a bench while performing. Pulse: Because of Mr. Lynn's numer­ had one problem. Last year in the The Paintball wars are usually played upper-torso body building movements. ous donations to the school, do you see semi-finals University of Florida said during the day because it would be The one-hour workout is designed to the Lynn companies seeking our stu­ they would not play us unless we all virtually itppossible to see the othet accommodate all fitness levels by vary­ dents? showed FAU ID's. Eventually they players in. the dark, However, because ing the intensity through the use of Sundermeier: We have many cor­ gave in and played anyway.'' Peters Survival Shot laser tag has a highly different bench heights. The step class porate recruiters that represent major also said, it is an intramural sport, but visible red light on a headset that must works every major muscle group in the companies. We don't aormally focus the rules of who plays are shady and be worn at all times, it is more chal­ lower body, especially the glutes, on one company compared to another. can easily be ignored. lenging to play at night. quads, hamstrings, and calves. In addi­ Lynn Insurance is a large company, . Players that play from Lynn are not Holbrook, an avid player of Survival tion to body shaping, stepping also but they only have so many opportuni­ insured and must have their own insur­ Shot says "You must always wear burns maximum fat. Step classes are ties that are available. ance. Jack Sawyer, a Lynn member of your headset with the light facing for­ designed to allow beginning students Pulse: Do you find a common occu­ the team said, "I am happy about the ward. You may not cover the light and advanced athletes to workout in pation that most Lynn students enter • situation and I am glad I have been with your hand, however, you may the same class. The steps are natural upon graduating? given the chance to play, but I wasn't hide it behind a wall, building, or a in motion, uncomplicated and non-in­ Sundermeier: We have many students aware that I must have my own insur­ tree. One team will hide while the timidating. ·This class also appeals to that major in restaurant management ance." Tony Shakelton, a 3 year Lynn other team waits for 5 to 10 minutes both men and women of all ages. and business administration. Even in veteran said, "Rugby is a way of tak-· depending on the size of the bounda­ " Step aerobics also boasts convenience those fields, they enter all kinds of po­ ing out aggression and I enjoy inflict:­ ries set for the game before going to by offering a comprehensive workout sitions: from sales and marketing to ing pain on other players. I am aware attack. Once you see a red light you in just 60 minutes. Exercisers who go club management. that I am not insured." know that you found an enemy. Then to the gym and do an entire circuit Pulse: How many students have held Coach Towne has posted flyers you go and try to shoot him. This is training program, climb the stairmaster, full time jobs after graduating? around Lynn to encourage students to accomplished by shooting at his head­ do additional abdominal work, and fin­ Sundermeier: In the 1989/90 aca­ join a team here. He hopes enough set, where the sensor for the laser is ish with slow stretching exercises, all demic year, 86 percent of those re­ people will participate. so next year located. Once a player is hit, the head­ in one hour, have the equivalent of sponding to a survey held full time they, too, can be a part of Lynn's ex­ set vibrates, so a player definitely one step workout. jobs. In 1990/91, 89 percent of the :pansion. knows when he is hit. It's wild! A Lynn is offering this new style of graudates held full time positions. player may be shot six times before aerobics every TUCIIday · y Pulse: Wbat are &be · his gun automatically shuts off. That from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Fit­ salaries that our are min . constitutes death. A player no longer ness Center. Exercisers must buy their Sundermier: In 1989/90, students participating in a game is not allowed own benches which are $35.00. The were making an average of $22,262 to communicate with other players." cost may seem high, but Lynn charges per year. In 1990/91 the figure rose to Paintball wars are played a little dif­ no fee for classes. At Miami Dade and $24,318. . ferently. Players must have a Paintball F.A.U. students do not need to pur­ Pulse: Who is more likely to get a job gun and wear protective eye goggles. chase their own bench, but they are after gra.duation - A male or a female? Dan Swartz, says "We go out into the charged a fee of $3.00 every time they Sundermeier: In 1989/90 there was woods in back of the Ritter building take the class. close to equal split. In 1990/91 56 per­ and hide, then we try to seek out and At press time, fifteen benches had cent of those hired from Lynn were destroy the enemy. We walk through been sold. Students interested in joining males, the other 44 percent were fe­ the woods looking for our enemy, and the class now through summer, contact males. when we spot them we try to shoot Sue Merill, Fitness Director, in The Pulse: H a student wants to contact By Chris Taylor them, without getting shot ourselves. Fitness Center. you, how can he/she do that? After 20 painful minutes in a tattoo Once a player is shot, he is dead, and Sundermeier: The office is open parlor, freshman Catie Moreshead must go sit down. The team that is from 9 to 5. The best way is to make walked out with a tattoo etched on her still standing at the end wins." an aAPOintment. shoulder blade of a dove. with an olive Fishing For Fun Lynn students, male and female, are By Anton Pastuszak .. branch in its mouth. finding these games exciting. Ginger Moreshead explained, "It's something Need a break? Does school have you Blunt says "I enjoy playing because it stressed out from reading numerous Splash Action different, something I've always wanted is fun, and it is better than going out to do. I have one other but don't care chapters a night, hours of studying, to a bar and spending all your money, and having to go to class? Bored with By Angel Horchler to reveal where it is located." More­ and besides it is good exercise.'' Water aerobics is being offered for shead has let her parents in on her basketball, tennis, lying out at the the first time at Lynn. Mary Lentz, a little secret saying, "I have no regrets, pool, working out in the gym, visiting freshman, is leading the class from the club scene, or hanging out in your and my parents haven't disowned me, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Tuesday and so I guess they have accepted it." Al­ room? Are you tired, and just want to Thursday. though Moreshead's parents have ac­ find a way to relax, or do you want Water aerobics is not land aerobics cepted her tattoos, they have laid down to find something new and challenging performed in water, but a sport that the law by saying that two is the limlt. · to do? Then fishing may be for you. uses movements specifically designed The practice of pricking the third The six lakes located throughout the campus contain a variety of fish, such for water. The moves offer the same layer of skin and filling the scratches fitness benefits as land aerobics, but as bluegill, catfish, carp, crappie, and with ink had its beginnings in Polyne­ with extra advantages. sia. Once a counterculture status sym­ of cour~ Florida's famous trophy lar­ This new wave of aerobics is a chal­ bol in this country, it has now hit the 0 gemouth bass. lenge regardless of participants' fitness middle class. Tattoos are gaining popu­ Freshman Bill Brown said that fish­ level. The class offers cardiovascular larity at a rapid rate. The more recent ing relaxes him. "You don't have to fitness as well as muscular strength. trend has its roots in the music and worry about people yelling at you, and The workout can either be low or you can go whenever you want.'' He entertainment industries. high-impact depending on the position Most students pay from $40 to $60 thinks a bailcaster reel is the most ef­ of students' feet, whether they touch for a one color tattoo approximately Coach Honored fective. He uses lures, spinners, and the bottom of the pool or not. the size of a silver dollar, but the live bait to catch bass, crappie, and his Before plunging into the workout, be favorite-catfish. According to Brown, price increases with the size and with aware that water aerobics requires a the best times to fish are early morn­ each additional color. By Dave Matthews few adjustments for those accustomed Tatoo experts warn students to use The National Soccer Coaches Asst>­ ing and late evening. He has caught a number of fish in the ponds on cam­ to exercising on land. For instance, the established tatoo · parlors and to make caition recently honored Lynn Univer­ body cools more quickly in water, and sure that the artist wears gloves and sity Women's soccer coach, Jim pus. * Make sure you look where you cold muscles won't perform well. Also, changes needles from person to person. Blankenship, at the NSCA convention moving from land to water requires an What if you change your mind? held in Baltimore, MD. walk. Alligators can and have been found in the lakes. If you see one, adjustment in balance. Because currents There are some chemicals that will Blankenship took horne the "Na­ push and pull the body in movement, tional Coach of the Year" award. stay clear of it, and notify the grounds break up the color under the skin, and it is important to maintain correct pos­ laser surgery, not yet approved by the Blankenship has been the coach of the keeper. Beginners should avoid weeds to ture. The workout does not require FDA, is an expensive process that will Lady Knights since their beginning in * swimming skills, and it is a good addi­ 1985. During this period he compiled a prevent entanglement and eventual loss shatter the color through 100 million tion to a cross-training program. watts of electricity. 95-29 record. of bait. .. SpriDa 1993 Page6 L.U.'s Grad. ·Hospitality Job Program Attracts Hospitality Fest '93 · With the participation of Students 'rQP Executive from Lynn, F.I.U., F.S.U., Aruba Ho­ By Fernando Carazo tel School, and Florida Culinary Insti­ tute, the 1993 Hospitality Job Fest took Michael Lawrerice, V.P. of Human place on April 2 at the UCF campus Resources at the Boca Raton Resort in Orlando. The program was designed and Club, is pursuing a Masters degree as a tool to put students in contact at Lynn. Mr. Lawrence, also a teacher with recruiters . . at Nova University, is currently en­ During the morning participants lis­ rolled as a part-time student in the program. tened to speeches on interviewing, re­ sume writing, and cultural diversity in It is no easy task to manage the Hu­ .the 90's. After lunch, they signed up man Resource Department of a 29 ten­ for the interviews. Recruiters from all nis court, 2 golf course, and l, 950 over the country met with students and employee operation. However.., Law­ discussed career opportunities. Fifteen rence feels that formal education is Lynn students made the trip from Boca something very important to compete in Raton to Orlando. All had interviews today's world. "Education is something with major companies. At the present that no one can ever take away from time, seven are in the process of job you," said Lawrence. The executive of placement with companies they inter­ the luxurious resort likes the personal­ viewed with at the Fest. ized relation between teachers and stu­ The concept of Job Fest was pro­ dents in the program. posed by Mrs. Patricia DeVeau, Chair- · LawrenCe has two undergraduate de­ person for the Florida Caribbean grees; one in Biochemistry and the CHRIE Chapter and Lynn University other in Behavioral Management. When Professor. The Fest will be carried out asked to comment on the importance of once a year. a Masters Degree, he responded, ''When you graduate from college, to get a job . you need experience, but to get experience you need a job. A good Internship in way to beat this cycle is by having "Members of Lynn's School of Hospitality present a gift to Doug Adair during more education than the other candi­ lunch in. the Christine Room." Photo by Fernando Carazo Costa Rica · dates." By Frank Aliaga The advice that Lawrence gives to Jose Lopez, junior Hotel/Restaurant those who want to pursl!e a Masters V .P. of CHRIE Hospitality and management major here at Lynn, has Degree, is that if they have the oppor­ arranged an internship in ·San Jose, tunity to do it, then do it right after Visits Lynn Service Industry Costa Rica this summer. college. ''The average age of a college Lopez, a native of Costa Rica, will graduate is 23 or 24. If the person de­ Mr. Douglas E. Adair, Executive work at Herradura Resort and Confer­ cides to wait a year or two before Vice President of the Council for Hotel in Russia· By Fernando Carazo _ ence Center for a total of 900 hours. going to graduate school; then they and Restaurant Institution Educators Lopez plans on working approximately will be 25 or 26, and at that age they (CHRIE), was on campus February 10. In the midst of a metamorphosis Russia is trying to switch to a service 10 hours a day for 3 consecutive either get married or are relocated by The purpose of Mr. Adair's visit was months. He will first be enrolled in a the company they work for, so they to assess how the Hospitality program oriented society, but the legacy of a long term communist regime is still two week training program in which he fmd themselves with little time for is progressing at Lynn. will speo4 3 days in each department. their graduate studies. So my advice "1\-Jr. ,Adair was very impressed with firmly feit- When the first McDonald's g the course the internship, for students in our field is- for them to the faet that ptngtmn i was not in the oPeration itself but in Lopez must keep an hourly logbook go to graduate school right after col­ into four main areas of study, the and upon completion he will write a lege." same areas that the U.S. Department the customers. The customers did not know how to order, if they should paper. The internship fulfills a require­ of Labor proposed to divide all hospi­ ment in the Hotel/Restaurant manage­ tality programs just a couple of months make a. line, or if it was a self-serve restaurant. ment degree. ago," commented Dean Linsley De­ Lopez is very anxious to get on the L. U. Intern At Veau. The four areas in which Lynn's Alexander Zapesotsky, President of St. Petersburg University of Humanities job training. he said, "Costa Rica has hospitality program is divided are: Ho- the best economy in Central America, Boca Resort •tel & Resort Administration, Food Ser­ and Social Sciences, St. Petersburg Russia, was on Lylfn University's cam­ so this is a good opportunity for me to Chris Levy, a Hospitality Manage­ vice Administration, Tourism & Travel demonstrate what I have learned." Administration and Recreation Manage­ pus discussing the future of the hospi­ ment student at Lynn, is currently tality industry with faculty members of doing his internship at The Boca Raton ment. Mr. Adair represents the most important hospitality organization in the ·the School of Hospitality. "Mr. Zape­ Resort & Club. The L. U. Junior sotsky came from his country to L. U. started in January and will finish in u.s. because he heard o( the reputation we June. Chris is part of the first genera­ had in Hospitality and other areas," tion of interns from L. U. to be ac­ . said Prof. Thomas Noble. The Russian cepted by the Resort. Hotel Madness dean was impressed with Lynn's . ser­ Levy had to go through a three By Juan Baca vice-oriented program. week period of training and familiariza­ Special to Pulse· Mr. Zapesotsky addressed as one of tion in order to fully understand the Who said working at a hotel is the main problems in Russia, the fact Resort's operations. "The Boca Raton easy? As a Hotel Management student, that older people are hesitant and Resort & Club stands as the tenth larg­ [ was required to complete an scared to adapt to a new . commercial est resort in Florida together with one internship at the Boca Raton Marriott. system because of their communist of Disney's resorts, and to understand When I first began my internship, I mentality. The younger Russians, he the functions of an operation of that thought working at a hotel was going said, become entrepreneurs and are the. size takes time," said Levy. "I had to to be simple and fun, but my theory ones he hopes will bring the country go from reading manuals all the way was proved wrong. out of the present situation. Prof. Jo­ Valentine's through shadowing experienced supervi­ My internship started in the seph Rooney had an opportunity to talk sors," he added. Housekeeping Department, where I had to Mr. Zapesotsky. The service indus­ · at . Ly~~ The Boca Resort is an excellent various jobs. One of those 'jobs was try in non-Communist · countries is source of experience for Hospitality checking rooms and making sure they based on differentiated salaries and gra­ The traditional Valentine's Day students, and it is a great opportupity were clean and ready for the guests. tuities for service. That idea has not theme night in the Christine Room was for them to show their skills. /Levy Sounds easy, right ... ? Well, I had to been practiced in Russia and so there carried out by Food Operations stu­ and two other L. U. interns are cur­ inspect up close to make sure nothing is very little incentive for the service dents on February 11. Thirteen students rently working at the Resort's \Front was wrong, from a burnt out light worker. from the hospitality program hosted 62 Desk. bulb to making sure that the television The problems are in both local and guests in the Christine Room. Mr. Eu­ had its remote c9ntrol. Even a pillow international tourism. The discretionary gene Lynn and his wife Cristine, for Keeping Up With was important. One day we had a re­ dollar that could be spent by foreign whom the room is named, attended the quest from a guest for goose feather tourists in Russia, is not being spent five course event. Among the main pillows and the request was over­ because the present political and social dishes, was black angel hair pasta. ~ Technology looked. The next morning the guest situation keeps them away. "It is definitely .a good experience. On Feb. 23, Mrs. DeVeau, along woke up with a rash and, of course, Four years ago, Donald Trump was The techniques used in the theme with professors from all over Florida, he complained to the Housekeeping De­ intending to build a hotel in Moscow nights are different from those nor­ participated in a seminar presentation partment. but he had too much trouble in over­ mally used in the Christine Room,·~ on multimedia at the Hyatt Regency in My job was not finished there. At coming problems such . as material said junior Enelda Garcia. ''The expe­ Miami. The presentation was offered the end .of the day I had to receive the transportation and infrastructure. It is rience we get on the theme nights and by Graphic's Zone, who planned to keys and supplies from the housekeep­ quite possible that the solution for Rus­ in the Christine Room help us in other aquaint industry professionals with the ers and give the report to the Front sian hospitality problems lays in the activities such as breakfast meetings or latest technology in the field. "It is Desk. Working at a hotel is not easy. education of the people anq their famil­ special luncheons." very important to be updated with to­ There has to be plenty of attention to iarization with the systems. That, in The _Cbristine Room's theme nights day's advances in technology, especially detail and good human relations. The conjunction with strong foreign invest­ are catered by Hospitality students in the computer world,'' commented .• experience I had at the Marriot helped ments, could activate the potential con­ 'only. The funds raised from these ac­ DeVeau, Director of the Hospitality me understand those characteristics that sumer and service power that Russia tivities are·· dedicated to the Food Ser­ Computer Lab. a good hotel manager must have. is. vice Lab,

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