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•iti The Beacon I!) MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2000 William Paterson University"•• Volume 66 No. 21 http://euphrates.wpunj.edu/beacon FREE Ben Shahn to feature Health and Wellness Center says /love IS ' Vagina Monologues' carefully' during National Condom Week By Ryan Caiazzo . Resource Center in Oakland, want to begin a relationship by lay- Ii By Jonathan Berkemeyer Valentine's day or anti-Violence," News Editor •California, "whose purpose is to ing, out the details of our sexual ii News Contributor said Eve Ensler creator of "The provide organization, ideas and past," Ellson continued. m • Vagina. Monologues" in 1998. She "Cover your stuinp before you resources which encourage and Ellson said that some people "To love women, to love our continued by saying, "If, by* the hump. She won't get sick if you support creative community-based may be honest about their sexual vaginas, to know them and touch year 2005, rape, incest, battery and wrap your dick." programs," National Condom history, but "if one were to be total- them and be familiar with who genital mutilation hasn't ended, These phrases and others have Week participants include many ly frank about [his/her] past, they who we are and what we need. To we're' going to call a global strike of been circulating through world- colleges and universities around may not know. They could gen- women to stop it. That's our agen- the nation, including William uinely not know they are infected I satisfy ourselves, to teach our wide email this week as America lovers to satisfy us, to be present in da." suits up for Condom Week 2000. Paterson University. The center's [with an STD] and quite innocently our vaginas..." is a quote that will V-Day 2000 will be held in the As Valentine's shoppers trek mission is to promote one short infect another," Ellson added. be read on Monday, Feb. 14 in Ben Ben Shahn Galleries at 12:30 p.m., into busy gift shops on Feb. 14 message: "Love carefully." Trust is a major factor in sexual Shahn Hall as part of the Vagina and will feature a performance of searching for that last minute pur- This week, .the WPU Health and health and wellness, said Ellson. Monologues. "The Vagina Monologues". The chase of a chocolate-filled heart or Wellness Center has scheduled "Most college students tend to By the time you finish reading Monologues were created by cute, stuffed animal for your numerous events to promote safer trust where trust may not be merit- i this article, somewhere in America Ensler and are based on interviews sweetheart, it may be wise to stop sex through condom use. ed or [many people] are simply a women will have been raped, or of hundreds of women about how by the prophylactics section and Nurse practitioner Nancy Ellson cavalier about their own personal sexually assaulted. the feel about their vaginas. pick up a box of condoms - if you says that Valentine's Day is an safety. Using condoms is about I This Monday, Willam Paterson Over fifteen female students of are sexually active. That purchase appropriate time of year to address two people. It's about protecting I will be sponsoring, V-Day 2000, a William Paterson will be reading could save your life, doctors say. condom use, since many people your partner, but the fundamental •campaign to stop sexual- abuse parts they adapted for "The Vagina Condoms save lives like seat- • believe that if they are in a commit- issue is caring about yourself. against women. Monologues". belts and airbags. That's the mes- ted relationship that they are safe. Ellson says that college is the Somewhere in America, a Admission to the event is free, sage that safer sex advocates are "A person could be the love of time to take responsibility of good w.omen is raped every two miiv- and optional donations to the declaring these next few days dur- [someone's] life, but without pro- decision making. II! utes. Approximately 28-percent of Passaic County Women's Center ing National Condom Week. tection they might truly not even "Many people arrive at age 18 victims of sexual violence are will be accepted. V-day will be Begun in the -1970's, National now that they have been infected and come to college with a not too raped by their husbands or approximately 1 to 1-1/2 hours Condom Week, which starts on with a variety of STDs or the AIDS well developed sense of self-care boyfriends, 35-precent by acquain- long. Valentine's Day, is a week to pro- virus, said Ellson. and self-efficacy." ! tances and 5-percent by other rela- "I am reading a monologue mote the necessity of people to "Over the years, I have read that Condoms can be purchased i tives. because lesbian sex needs to be protect themselves against sexual- people may be in a relationship almost anywhere these days - from V-day is held on Valentine's Day represented. It's good because ly transmitted diseases (STDs) with someone up to two years grocery stores to department stores as a day to celebrate women and vaginas are not spoken of, they are with information and resources on before they are genuinely and com- and even online. On demand the end of abuse. "The V safer sex practices. pletely candid about their sexual, see WPU page 3 past. None of us, men or women, stands for Vagina, Victory, Coordinated by the Condom see RUBBER page 3 • • iiii Shadow Puppet Play set for Shea 29,000 rubber duckies I Did you ever think that a capti- vating play could be performed wash ashore, are studied using only shadow puppets? Well, it can and it will at William By Melissa Robertson marine plants and animals.: But Paterson University this National Environmental Wire for some of it is a boon for scientists Wednesday. Students . like Ebbesmeyer, who use it to If. track ocean On Feb. 16 at 12:30 p.m., a free currents. theatrical performance entitled In October, Curtis Ebbesmeyer, |r "Tamara and the Shadow Theatre an oceanographer and beach- In fact, plastic ducks and Nike shoes that have been washing up of Javai" will transform the stage comber from Seattle, Wash.; was w strolling along Melbourne Beach, on Pacific beaches for nearly ten in Shea Center at William Paterson years are "the greatest thing that ?! University into a roomful of ornate Florida. During a half-hour trip down a 100-yard section of beach, ever happened in terms of track-. and colorful puppet shadows. Part ing efforts," said Jonathan Amson, ii of Campus Activities' Sounds of he collected 20 discarded shoes, an average of one every 15 feet. the senior marine scientist at the Century Series, the play will encom- Oceans Division of the U.S. Office And this beach is not unique. I- pass the Indonesian talent of of Wetlands and Oceans. Wayangkulir. "There's a shoe for every mile of i Wayang kulit, an evocative art beach in the world," he said. Ocean currents drive the weath- form dating back to the 10th centu- Shoes aren't the only things litter- er. El Nino, for example, begins in the Pacific, when trade winds that ry, is rooted in.the ancient belief photo courtesy Campus Activities ing the beaches. Lost fishing nets 1 Tamara will present-the Indonesan Art of Shadow Puppets in a and equipment, plastic and push currents, west from Peru that ancestors' spirits return to relax, allowing water to flow east. 4 . Earth at night and inhabit the pup- play entitled "Tamara and the Shadow Theatre of Javai." Styrofoam containers, toys and sporting gear, and all manner of The 1997-1998 El Nino caused pets' shadows. The stories, the Traditionally, shadow plays last Her collection of shadow puppets, flooding in California, fewer hurri- most well-known of which is the other flotsam and jetsam wash up from sunset to dawn without inter- begun in 1975 with a used set from on shores around the world. canes on the East Coast and Hindu epic, the Ramayana, trans- mission, but Tamara has found a a dalang who no longer needed it, drought in Indonesia. mit religious and moral codes as way to distill the essence of these now numbers 500. . Most of the time, beach debris is well as mythology and ancient his- tales into hour-long, presentations. at best an eyesore. At worst, it is tory see SHADOW page 16 costly to people and deadly to see OCEAN page 3 I
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SEX. NIVERSITY LOVE. Hi! Performing MARRIAGE. Arts OEATH. Monday, February 14 Theatre Nothing's "The Vagina Monologues": WPUNJ students & Faculty in perform in Eve Series Ensler's Obie Award winning play. 12:30 p.m. -.1:50 p.m. Ben Shahn presents sacred in Galleries. Contact Meryle Kaplan @ x2946. these six satirical Tuesday, February 15 comedies! Women's Center: Keep talking about vaginas, sexuality, and healing at this week's Women's Discussion Group. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at teh Women's Center SC 214. Contact Meryle Kaplan @ x2946.
S.A.B.L.E. : African Dance Lessons by: Zanzel, Creative Source Dance by Ensemble, (and February 16th) 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the Hillside Gazebo. Christopher Contact Takia Campbell @ x4678. Directed by Thursday, February 17 Durang HA.S.A. (Haitian American Student Association): La 'Jeunesse Philip author of Extravaganza (Hatian Culture Night) 7 p.m. - Midnight in teh Student BABY WITH THE Center Ballroom. Contact Mary Antoine @ x 4919. Cioffari BATHWATER and BEYOND THERAPY Friday, February 18 MEISA: Shades Apart with Beyond Mirth. $5 WPU students with ID. $7 Feb. others. 8 p.m..Contact Ginny Way @ x 3244 for advanced tickets. Costume Designer Saturday, February 19. Carol Sherry } 18-20 & Chris Beatty S.A.B.L.E.: Play: Blood of a Stranger (Dramatic Interpretation) by Sound Designer Michael J. Brady Alison Lauth Blake Driver Freetown Afrikano Cultural Theatre. 7 p.m. in the Student Center 23-26, Raechel Heffers Virginia Komenitzer Ballroom. Contact Takia Campbell @ x4678. Production John Klemek Stage Manager 2000 Sandra Leach Shari Selke Wed-Sat @8:00pm Emily Lepore Sunday, February 20 Sun @3;00pm Marlene Matsko Stage Manager Edra Beth Pantazes B.EA. (Brothers for Awareness): "Gospel Explosion" featuring WPUNJ Jennifer V, Keel< Thurs also @12:30pm Paul C. Reisnwn Alyce Janelfiosolen Gospel Choir 7 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Contact Stan Jeffrey Wickersty Bridgeforth @ x5015.
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120iCans-.94C 2 Uter Bottle-52,19 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2000 Campus THE BEACON • PAGE 3 Rubber Protection: Condom WPU to Catholic Campus Ministry Week Promotes Safer Sex Announces Masses for from HEALTH page 1 National Condom week at WPU celebrate is hot just about condoms. As Ellson says, "we are covering all the New Millennium campus they are available at the With, the opening Mass of the chapel at 9 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., Pioneer Bookstore and at the the bases by having sexual health professionals who can discuss 'V-Day' Spring 2000, semester, the William and 5 p.m. opening the annual women's center in the Machuga Paterson University Gospel Choir "Shelter the Homeless" program.- Student Center. using condoms and other contra- ceptives-with education. from BEN page 1 sung at the recent celebration in "It is appropriate that a time of Regarding condom distribution, honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, sharing and penitence, Lent, inter- "Without education, [condom Ellson treated as bad. Penises are spoKen Jr. at the Jesus Christ, Prince of venes our celebrations," said Fr. says giv- ' ______.^______, distribu- Peace Chapel, adjacent to gate #1 , Scurti, "Our Christian mandate is tion] is of every day," said Wendy Kuiper, ing away • senior, a participant. of William Paterson University, to spread the complete message of free con- £ £ Condoms as pregnancy pre- really not Haledon,NJ. • Christ, especially focusing on the as effec- Sylvana Meneses, another par- doms has "This was the 2000 start of our need to serve the poor. vention are only 86-percent effec- tive as it ticipant, says,. "It's great that little to William Paterson is celebrating [V- 'University Masses' said father "The annual "Shelter the do with tive when used correct 100-percent should day] because women have a Lou Scurti. Director of Catholic Homeless" program is a universi- educa- of the time. That's- like getting a tJ> e , " chance to express themselves Campus Ministry, "with this event ty-wide collection on behalf of the t i o .n. i • « „ . , 6 6 Ellson freely about their bodies and not we launched part tow of our homeless served by Eva's Village Masses that celebrate the univer- . "Th e said. have to be ashamed about who and Youth Haven in Paterson. B in something yo.u sality of Catholicism. r e Activities they-are. I am happy to see that Collection cans will be distributed m o at all of the Ash Wednesday mass- responsi- would like to get an "A" in. \ \ an d Wiljiam Paterson is participating • Christ mandated that we reach Nancy Ellson, Nurse Practitioner, WPU es, and we will sponsor a "Walk ble thing _____ events for in V-Day along with other college put to all people, these masses, cel- > . National ebrated in the languages of many against Hunger" on campus on to do is campuses across the nation." Condom week at WPU are a col- nations, remind us of our oneness April 9, 2000 to highlight the provide condoms with education. T shirts for V-day will be on sale laborative effort from-the Health at Ben Shahn and during the week as a church," he said. event," he continued. "Condoms as pregnancy pre- and Wellness Committee on cam- "Last semester, our latino and Irish night mass, March 19, will vention are only 86-percent effec- in the Student Center lobby. All pus. Condoms for proceeds benefit the Passaic Italian night masses were wonder- be con-celebrated by Msgr. John tive when.used correct 100-percent give-aways to students were ful events, well attended" by stu- Fitzparrick of St. Thomas the of the time. That's like getting a County Women's Center. donated by the Coalition of If you would like more informa- dents, many neighbors and friends Apostle, Oak Ridge, who has been "B" in something you would like Lesbians, Gays and Friends, 720- of campus ministry; this semes- a benefactor of campus ministry to get an "A" in," Ellson said. tion about the V-day movement 2022. go to: www.Feminist.com/v-day. ter's celebrations will also be fol- for many years. lowed by ethnic refreshments "Although I was born in 'county based on the themes of the mass," Bergen', my ancestry is Irish," said said Denise Balady, associate cam- Msgr. Fitzparrick, when invited to pus minister. . concelebrate and share some "Irish National CONDOM WEEK at WPU "Students arranged all of the. stories: with the congregation. refreshments after the masses and, Jerry Reynolds, Associate Campus did the" readings in various lan- Minister and Jim Miles, WPUNJ- Monday. Feb. 14 guages as well. This will be the communication major will head HIV Test Counseling at the Health and WeHness Center, 1 p.m. same format followed as the com- the committee to plan the refresh- - 4:30 p.nru Call 720-3176 to make appointment. mittees meet to plan for the fol- ments. lowing celebratipns.Ee, The concluding Universality Amanda Valentine assisted with Mass will be the Annual "Model Planned Parenthood presents Condom Corner In the Student the preparations for the Asian Seder Mass", March 26, celebrated Center lobby. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Learn about the purchase healthy, mass, held on Sunday, Feb. 6. with Hillel students and Christian Readings were offered in Chinese, Fellowship members. safe sex products and goodies. Philippine, and Japanese. On Feb. This annual educational and 13, the celebration honored worship experience highlights the African Heritage month, featuring relationship between the Jewish Tuesday, Feb. 15 the WPUNJ Gospel Choir, under celebration of Passover and the "I've got a question about sex..." Nurse Nancy will be in the the direction of Michael Butler and Last Supper of Jesus. The Seder Student Center lobby from 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. guest speaker Dr. Reginald Grier, meal will be explained as related WPUNJ faculty member. to Jesus' Supper and the Catholic with answers and information. Mardi Gras and the burning of Mass. • palm will be featured on March 5, All celebrations take place at the Sexual Health Fair; Booths, give-aways & speakers SC 203-4-5, with readings in French, Creole, Sunday 7:30 p.m. mass at the Jesus. and English. This mass prepares Christ, Prince of Peace Chapel, 219 for Ash Wednesday, March 8, by Pompton Road, Haledon. For fur- "Contraceptive Update" with Miranda Halzelwood of Planned burning of palm blessed at last ther information call (973) 720- Palm Sunday. Ash Wednesday 3524. Parenthood. masses will be offered at the "HIV Risk Reduction." Mary Ocean debris studied by-scientists Ptllarella, MSW, LSW of St. Joseph's Hospital for environmental implications Comprehensive Care Center, from 29,000 page 1 been releasing bottles to track ocean currents. But, with a typical Currents help, control the two percent recovery rate, Wednesday. Feb. 16 world's climate. The Gulf Stream, a oceanographers haven't been able "Peers Tell All!: Talking with your parents about sex." warm ocean current that flows up to release enough to clearly identi- the east coast' of North America, fy where all the water goes, as cur- Rutgers University student Health Advocates join the WPU Peer warms Great Britain and the rents break into smaller currents Health Educators. SC 215.12:30 p.m. -1:15 p.m. Scandinavian countries. These and travel along jagged coastlines. countries are at the same latitude Hence, the ducks and shoes. HIV Test/Counseling at the Health and WeHness Center. as northern Canada, but the warm They are floating trash: theyspilled current makes them more temper- out of containers holding 29,000 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call 720-3176 to make an appointment. ate. plastic ducks and bath toys and Scientists need to track ocean 61,000 Nikes. currents to forecast the weather, to :They washed overboard from Thursday, Feb 17 • determine where ships can travel cargo ships and have been landing "When the Condom Breaks: What to do the Next Day." " safely and to predict what the cli- on north Pacific beaches for up to mate will be like in the future. nine years. Nancy Illson, RN, MSN, CS, FNP. SC 203-4-5. 12:30 p.m. -1:15 ' JFor years, oceanographers have p.m. ENVIRONMENTAL WRITERQ WANTED for more information, contact YOUR Health and for new environmental issues section of The , WeHness Center at 720-2360,, Beacon. Contact Ryan at 720-2576 and begin writing for The Beacon newspaper TODAY.
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I have to admit that I was actu- . ally interested in what was going to Presented By: Paramount Pictures happen next. I was especially inter- in conjunction with Nickelodeon ested in the lives of the high school Produced By: Albie Hecht & Julia kids. I particularly thought it was Pistor pathetic how Hal (Mark Webber) Directed By: Chris Koch continued to pursue Claire Written By: Will McRobb & Chris (Emanuelle Chriqui) throughout Viscardi photo from snowdaymovie.nick.com the. entire movie. It was sweet, but Starring: Chevy Chase, Chris Part of the gang of "Sriowday," a new movie from Paramount Pictures. it was obvious that she wasn't, Elliot, Pam Grier, Kyle Alisharan, interested. But I guess I'm reading Daryle Bruce, Emanuelle Chriqui, to change some lives forever. shreds. Well, this was not the case. too deep into it. After all, it is only, Mark Webber, Zena Grey," and ... In fact, "Snowday" was. not a bad a kid's movie right? • IggyPop? M- Welcome back to "Scene This movie at all. Besides being light One?" Renee! It has been a while hearted and fun, this movie had a M- Yes it is a kid's movie and prob- There is nothing more magical to since we've collaborated on this cross^generation appeal. There ably not suited for much of a col- a kid than an unexpected day off , article. So, what did I think of was a lovable little brat, a band of lege audience. However, I've gotta from school. Well, after a long "Snowday?" It was okay. I mean, rebel pre-teens rallying against a say this ...- what was with that spell of unseasonably warm weath- I expected it to be one of the worst mean adult authority figure- with Claire character? Let's just say it er, the kids in one small town are movies I could ever sit through. In bad teeth, a few high school kids in seemed as though she was not about to have just such a day ... a. fact, I was kind of hoping it would lust, and,an aging married couple see SNOWDAY page 13 snow day! What follows will help be really bad so we could rip it to struggling to get their lives back to. Changing world of blues Rather be phishin' it's in Chicago, New York or, yes, By Blake Driver even Texas, Blues will always have industry's self-respect. Insider Contributor its place in this changing world, ByEricKiefer On the musical level (which, "It used to be the grown-ups and the world will continue to be Insider Contributor after all,-is all that really counts), changed by it. they are without peers. Phish is a who played the blues ... but it's a There are bands, and then there brand new world." "The Blues is about life, and I'm "jam" band, or in other words, a not just talkin' the sad parts, but all are ways of life. There is music that This is the opening line to band whose hook is improvisa- of it," Michael said when I spoke you listen to and there is music Michael Hill's Blues number enti- tional music. This'means that no with him. And while it's already that you feel. There, are bands that tled "Young Folk's Blues" off his two concerts are exactly the same; been established that the Blues can set the standard, and there are most recent album from Alligator in fact, the same song is never assume a milieu of sounds and bands that shatter it. Of course, I'm Records. talking about Phish, the greatest played the exact same- way twice. rhythms, I had to ask Michael live, jam band of our generation, This guarantees that every time I Saw Michael Hill and his Blues about his unique beat. Mob perform this hot ditty last and I want to show you why so you see a show, it will be a totally "I always .believed that an artist Saturday at New York City's many people will swear that their different experience from the last. should try and leave it,different Tribeca Blues Club, and while lives have been changed by listen- Phish is simultaneously the great- than how he found it/' he said in Michael himself is no longer a ing to their music. Phish is made est cover band on the earth, able to reference to his work. play in almost any conceivable youngster, he and his comrades up of four guys from Vermont, While he stays close to classic style imaginable, from old moon- have the privilege of delivering the Trey Anastasio on guitar, Mike Blues rhythms, he is not afraid to dniatO shine bluegrass tunes, to "kill your Blues to this century's generation. Gordon on bass, Page McConnell surprise his audience with a' few mama" metal, to dank nug reggae. I, who cannot pretend to know As much as I i^te to Atlfnil it on keyboards, and Jon Fishman on. twists. At least he surprised me, (Just a few examples of some cov- the half of Blues' makings, entered to this clay 1 still like this motfjte. drums (you might recognize that and I can safely add that Michael ered songs: the Allman Brothers' the club under the impression that last name from People magazine's Hill and his Blues Mob have Buck as a 7-yeac-old, I was "Whipping Post," theBeastie Boy's the Blues are a slow, tear-jerking, • 50 most intriguing people list). brought a classic music style a lit- amused by the action and bad "Sabotage," Clapton's "After wailing outpour of emotional tle further along in its evolution. jokes; today, although 1 walk* Phish is the ultimate cult band. Midnight," even a hysterical ver- grief, and left the club with an Without/the help of MTV or radio, I must hail the rest of the band how much is missing from fl»f- sion of Chumbawumba's enlightened connaissance. The they have successfully built a "Tubthumping.") . Blues Mob rocks, rolls, shakes and for a job well done, for each of film technically and the flawed huge and intensely loyal following . But it's Phish's original music shocks their audience into an elec- them gave notable performances. storyline, I can nol help but find that can only be compared to the that brings the true phans back trifying frenzy ... all in all, a Pete Cummings brought his bass myself smiling as Chunk does, Deadheads of the 70's and 80's. time after time. It can best be healthy tap on the emotional to the forefront on several occa- This, keep in mind, despite the described as a loosely jazz based faucet. sions, while Bill McClellan's the "truffle shuffle," Mouth drums backboned some very fact that Phish's music is almost style, although the music doesn't During the break between sets, I translates common house proce- entirely spread by word of mouth. strictly adhere to any musical groovy rhythms, My personal spoke with Michael Hill's personal favorite, and any piano player dures into sick Mad dysfunctional The band has recorded roughly 20 style's rules. Each member of the friend, Linda Cronin-Gross, who secrets lo the noj.i-Ene'Kftli.apeak- assorted albums and side projects, band plays an equal part in the would give this guy ample credit, seemed to know a great deal more was EJ-. "The Professor' Sharpe, ranging from the almost surreal music, which ranges in tempo and about the Blues than me. Uig si-urid, «vd Chunk and and psychedelic Rift, to the who's many solos were much style as much as the individual "This is New York City Blues," .",. Stave th* day- A . dynamic and impossibly intricate musicians do. In a way, it's almost appreciated by Saturday's audi- youthful* mix of action melodies ol Junta, to the classic live she said, "and then of course you ence. " like you hear their personalities have Chicago Blues, which is real- double CD A Live One, Phish has Michael Hill and his Blues Mob e * *n4 b*d humor poured out to you in their music. ly notorious as Blues' birth place." been recording and performing can be found under the Alligator Even the people that don't like Ah ha! New York City Blues, of since the 80's, and despite the mas- label, and Tribeca Blues is located Phish's music admit that the musi- course. Perhaps that's why sive success that they have at 16 Warren street in downtown cians are ridiculously talented. Michael Hill affects more of a rock enjoyed, the band has never sold Manhattan, and can be reached at style. And then I realized, whether out to the commercialism that is all (212)766-1070. • •; • too rapidly destroying the music see PHISHIN'page 13
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After all, it is only Mark Webber, Zena Grey," and ... In fact, "Snowday" was. not a bad a kid's movie right? Iggy Pop? M- Welcome back to "Scene This movie at all. Besides being light One?" Renee! It has been a while hearted and fun, this movie had a M- Yes it is a kid's movie and prob- There is nothing more magical to since we've collaborated on this cross-generation appeal. There ably not suited for much of a col- iJllggilllllllplSl^pll a kid than an unexpected day off article. So, what did I think of was a lovable little brat, a band of lege audience. However, I've gotta from school. Well, after a long "Snowday?" It was okay. I mean, rebel pre-teens rallying against a say this ...- what was with that spell of unseasonably warm weath- I expected it to be one of the worst mean adult authority figure with Claire character? Let's just say it er, the kids in one small town are movies I could ever sit through. In bad teeth, a few high school kids in seemed as though she was not about to have just such a day ... a fact, I was kind of hoping it would lust, and an aging married couple snow day! What follows will help be really bad so we could rip it to struggling to get their lives back to. see SNOWDAY page 13 Changing world of blues Rather be phishin' it's in Chicago, New York or, yes, By Blake Driver even Texas, Blues will always have By Eric Kiefer industry's self-respect. Insider Contributor On the musical level (which, its place in this changing world, Insider Contributor after all, is all that really counts), "It used to be the grown-ups and the world will continue to be they are without peers. Phish is a who played the blues ... but it's a changed by it. There are bands, and then there "The Blues is about life, and I'm are ways of life. There is music that "jam" band, or in other words, a brand new world." band whose hook is improvisa- This is the opening line to not just talkin' the sad parts, but all you listen to and there is music of it," Michael said when I spoke that you feel. There, are bands that tional music. This means that no Michael Hill's Blues number enti- ^ two concerts are exactly the same; tled '•'Young Folk's Blues" off his with him. And while it's already set the standard, and there are been established that the Blues can bands that shatter it. Of course, I'm in fact, the same song is never most recent album from Alligator' played the exact same way twice. Records. assume a milieu of sounds and talking about Phish, the greatest rhythms, I had to ask Michael This guarantees that every time I saw Michael Hill and his Blues live jam band of our generation, about his unique beat. and I want to show you why so you see a show, it will be a totally Mob perform this hot ditty last different experience from the last. Saturday at New York City's "I always believed that an artist many people will swear that their should try and leave it different lives have been changed by listen- Phish is simultaneously the great- Tribeca Blues Club, and while est cover band on the earth, able to Michael himself is no longer a than how he found it," he said in ing to their music. Phish is made reference to his work. up of four guys from Vermont, play in almost any conceivable youngster, he and his comrades style imaginable, from old moon- have the privilege of delivering the While he stays close to classic Trey Anastasio on guitar, Mike Blues rhythms, he is not afraid to Gordon on bass, Page McConnell shine bluegrass tunes, to "kill your Blues to this century's generation. mama" metal, to dank nug reggae. I, who cannot pretend to know surprise his audience with a' few on keyboards, and Jon Fishman on twists. At least he surprised me, to drums (you might recognize that (Just a few examples of some cov- the half of Blues' makings, entered ered songs: the Allman Brothers' the club under the impression that and I can safely add that Michael Back as a 7-yea**oW» I was last name from People magazine's Hill and his Blues Mob have 50 most intriguing people list). "Whipping Post," the Beastie Boy's the Blues are a slow, tear-jerking, amused by the action and-bad "Sabotage," Clapton's "After wailing outpour of emotional brought a classic music style a lit- jokes; today, aWwugh. I' realise Phish is the ultimate cult band. Midnight," even a hysterical ver- grief, and left the club with an tle further along in its evolution, Without the help of MTV or radio, how much" is mining fen *» sion of Chumbawumba's enlightened connaissance. The I must hail the rest of the band they have successfully built a "Tubthumping.") . for a job well done, for each of film technically *««> *« flawed Blues Mob rocks, rolls, shakes and huge and intensely loyal following . But it's Phish's original music shocks their audience into an elec- them gave notable performances. storyline, I can not help but find that can only be compared to the that brings the true phans back trifying frenzy ... all in all, a Pete Cummings brought his bass myself smJBng as Chunk does Deadheads of the 70's and 80's. time after time. It can best be healthy tap on the emotional to the forefront on several occa- This, keep in mind, despite the the "truffle • shuffie/: Mouih described as a loosely jazz based faucet. sions, while Bill McClellan's fact that Phish's music is almost drums backboned some very style, although the music doesn't During the break between sets, I entirely spread by word of mouth. strictly adhere to any musical groovy rhythms. My personal The band has recorded roughly 20 spoke with Michael Hill's personal favorite, and any piano player style's rules. Each member of the friend, Linda Cronin-Gross, who assorted albums and side projects, band plays an equal part in the would give this guy ample credit, ranging from the almost surreal seemed to know a great deal more was E.Jv 'The Professor' Sharpe, ; music, which ranges in tempo and about the Blues than me. *ft^ :^-:^^a^,^"^| and psychedelic Rift, to the style as much as the individual who's many solos were much "This is New York City Blues," dynamic and impossibly intricate musicians do. In a way, it's almost appreciated by Saturday's audi- she said, "and then of course you melodies of Junta, to the classic live like you hear their personalities ence. " have Chicago Blues, which is real- double CD A Live One. Phish has poured out to you in their music. ly notorious as Blues' birth place." Michael Hill and his Blues Mob been recording and performing Even the people that don't like Ah ha! New York City Blues, of can be found under the Alligator since the 80's, and despite the mas- Phish's music admit that the musi- course. Perhaps that's why label, and Tribeca Blues is located sive success that they have cians are ridiculously talented. at 16 Warren street in downtown enjoyed, the band has never sold Michael Hill affects more of a rock Manhattan, and can be reached at out to the commercialism that is all style. And then I realized, whether (212)766-1070. too rapidly destroying the music see PHISHIN'page 13
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stotin, album proves that thsy are- off RachUY it-with Je4 fe a Bjffc a^ward, their rockers. This blows way off on the Skitter scale. Mtta. Their uncut The Randelles you rhymes push Si huge By Stacy Thompson this amounts Insider Contributor to of much It was an amazing Saturday nigHt on Feb. 5 at Maxwell's in Mcroscope Hoboken, New Jersey. I was able Ovscfe / ears of every to see The Rondelles and two tftsst-. «jui\- listener. To now; so yoy can say yott other excellent bands play that understand how night. 1$i fo ; wdl they comprehend each beat For those of you who don't photo by Stacy Thompson/The Be that they flow inside of, start by know about the Rondelles, let me G&y Dad wffl feeappeasin g with The Rondelles vital sound electrified the audience at Maxwell's, in Ptd b CJ listaiing i*o Track 9. Redman per- give you some background infor- . Hoboken, on Feb. 5. Theater in Morrfstowa, NJ-on fectly spits ottt "The Br-Br-Bt- mation. The Rondelles are origi- March 8tf and at Rcsefemd ki New Bricke" along with the beat so that nally from Albuquerque, New intelligent. Thus, if you like the Gay-Dad • \£ indi-rock band Elastica or maybe '"leteure Netee #• ; what he spits out forms its own Mexico. They are now based in '-Jgcot? CMveloux beats within the song. This is my Washington, DG This group of even the Donnas, you might take Trndort Records personal favorite, aside from the energetic people was still in high an interest in the Rondelles. school when their first album, I noticed that The Rondelles obvious two tracks which are hits. There is one song on here that I Fiction, Romance, Fast fAachines have this certain psychedelic came out. • groove and loud upbeat stance to don't think fits in with the test of the album,' This is Track 12. It When the WPSC 88.7 FM team their musical aura. Therefore, the Rondelles have a late 70's punk features such artists as Ghost Face and I interviewed them that night, KillahJ who is a member of the the band said "the first album,is rock sound that mixes with post Wu-Tang Clan. This explains the not as good as The Fox," which modern rock, giving them their they think the kids are more up to unique musical performance style. Wu type style of beat To get back par with then the first album. Their vital sound was electrifying, to Red and Meth, we go to a* song funky, and completely outspoken. that is an offshoot of the classic Certain songs that stuck in my 'ML _ head were "Modern Chemical," The lead singer, Juliet, has "Heal." on Track 10. I really felt smooth vocals with a tough girl desfujlj? warm, Uvo this song. Here you will find the "Please Shut Up" and ^'Upshot," at -(he mtctei time just to name a few. attitude, and classic style. She has mystery, a truly treasured song. esure Noise This song was like a pot of gold at I have listened to the CD before chin length blond hair with a nat- does -thfe band write the end of a rainbow. Blackout and enjoyed it, but after seeing The ural look to her. Juliet wore gray corduroy pants and an orange twins ,th*t will fggnftki Sit, Blackout gets 3 1/2 stars. Last week's Rondelles play live, I gained a dif- head far we«ks, Injt they *u» Method Man and Redman ferent perspective of them. turtleneck. Behind Juliet, was ; album Lil Cease was much hotter, Oakley, the band's drummer, who rnmxt and hip, Attothej*'&?<: Defjam but this album gave the people Although, there is no music in the this band's trade is &ei* pher mainstream that could ever com- showed off his amazing talent by what Ihey were waiting for. Red alternating between playing the eral website, ^ Redma» and Method and Meth have been together pare to this band. The Rondelles CD Blackout is flt Both of them have a sound that is uniquely y d' since 1995. Now they finally roek every soag with an Incompa- came out with an album together see RONDELLES page 13 thfe album, log PIONEER SHUTTLE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (973)720-3000,3001 SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY CAMPUS LOOP : SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY - 10:00 AM THROUGH 6:00 PM Pioneer & Heritage Hall Lot 3 - Atrium Preakness Center : Lot 5 - Row E (White Hall/Towers) ShopRite - Hamburg Turnpike Power Arts Center • Downtown Paterson - NJ Transit AM 10:00-10:20 10:25-10:55 11:00-11:20 11:25-11:55 PM 12:00-12:20 12:25-12:55' 1:00-1:20 1:25-1:55 2:00-2:20 2:25-2:55 3:00-3:20 3:25-3:55 4:00-4:20 4:25-4:55 5:00-5:20 5:25-5:55 • Shuttle information in care of your Student Government Association and WPU Dept: of Public Safety Any Questions or Comments about the new schedule contact SGA Executive Vice President Samantha Lugo at 720-3256 WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY PAGE 10 • THE BEACON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2000 PIONEER SHUTTLE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (973) 720-3000,3001 " " ~~~ MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY Pioneer & Heritage Hall Gate 1 Lot 3 - Foot Bridge Lot 5 - Wayne Hall Lot 6-Bus Stop Lot 3 - Shea Auditorium Lot 5 Row E Lot 7 - Bus Stop Lot 3 - Atrium College Hall Lot 7-Apartment's Bus Stor) AM 7:45-7:55 7:55-8:05 8:05-8:15 8:15-8:25 8:25-8:35 8:35-8:45 8:45-8:55 8:55-9:05 9:05-9:15 9:15-9:25 9:25-9:35 9:35-9:45 9:45-9:55 9:55-10:05 10:05-10:15 10:15-10:25 10:25-10:35 : 10:35-10:45 10:45-10:55 10:55-11:05 11:05-11:15 11:15-11:25 11:25-11:35 ' . 11:35-11:45 • 11:45-11:55 11:55-12:05 P.M. 12:05 P.M.-12:15 P.M. 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PM 12:15-12:25 . 12:25-12:35 12:35-12:45 12:45-12:55 12:55-1:05 1:05-1:15 1:15-1:25 1:25-1:35 1:35-1:45 1:45-1:55 1:55-2:05 2:05-2:15 2:15-2:25 2:25-2:35 2:35-2:45 2:45-2:55 , 2:55-3:05 3:05-3:15 3:15-3:25 3:25-3:35 3:35-3:45 3:45-3:55 3:55-4:05 4:05-4:15 4:15-4:25 4:25-4:35 - 4:35-4:45 . 4:45-4:55 4:55-5:05 5:05-5:15 WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY THE BEACON • PAGE 11 SHOPPING ROUTE: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - 9:15 AM.12 PM. 4 PM. & 8 PM • ' -> ' 1 Towers/Pioneer & Heritage/Preakness Center ShooRite-Hambure Turnpike/Towers/Pioneer & Heritaee • AM 9:15-9:35 9:45-10:05 I PM 12:00-12:20 12:30-12:50 1 4:00-4:20 4:30-4:50 1 8:00-8:20 8:30-8:50 DOWNTOWN - PATERSON: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY - 7:30 AM THROUGH 11 PM NJ Transit - Broadway. 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' 7:50-8:00 8:00-8:10 8:10-8:20 , 8:20-8:30 8:30-8:40 8:40-8:50 8:50-9:00 9:00-9:10 9:10-9:20 9:20-9:30 9:30-9:40 9:40-9:50 9:50-10:00 10:00-10:10 10:10-10:20 10:20-10:30 10:30-10:40 10:40-10:50 10:50-11:00 11:00-11:10 11:10-11:20 11:20-11:30 11:30-11:40 11:40-11:50 11:50- 12:00AM 12:00-12:10 AM AM 12:10-12:20 12:20- 12:30 12:30-12:40 12:40- 12:50 12:50-1:00 1:00-1:10 1:10-.1:20 1:20-.1:30 1:30-1:40 1:40-1:50 1:50-2:00 WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY PAGE 12 • THE BEACON MONDAY, FEBRUARY I4- 2000 MONDAY. FEBRUARY 14, 2000 Insider THE BEACON • PAGE 13 can be Svnphishin' in Vermont Rnnrielles are from SCENE page 7 flatulence, protruding nipples, rom RATHER page 7 ial to try to explain what they abuse behavior towards a school mean to everyone that follows from ROCKIN' page 8 D dres.sed warm enough for the principal, and a little boy running hish mixes this talent with an them. People tune in to Phish for inclement weather. In fact, it was through the snow in his underwear nstinct for the whimsical side of the promise of a transcendental drums and standing while playing the keyboard and singing all at obvious she was pretty cold in sev- ... oh yeah, did I mention flatu- ife, indulging in drawn out vocal experience, and get hooked when once. He was electrifying with his eral of the scenes. Whoa! lence? Anyway, the story is pretty ams and even creating a dance for they find out what that experience good and just cheesy enough not >ne of their songs (the Meatstick). is. wild afro-style hair and a sexy 70's Anyway, another comment I have look. make you vomit. It's actually; I It can't really be put into words So give the boys from Vermont a to make is ... "Damn, Chevy Chase dare say ... a cute movie. Like got old, he looks terrible!" He's vhat. a Phish experience is like, chance if you're ready to have your To the right of Juliet was the they say in the film, "anything can lovely Yukiko. She played bass nol very funny either. Even his fhis is one of those bands that you mind opened. Further info can be happen on a snow day!" gotten at the band's website guitar and sang some back up attempt.to duplicate the sleigh ride lave to go see live to believe, vocals. She was adorable in her scene from "National Lampoons 'ersonally speaking, Phish has (Phish.net). Next time I'll be going R- Snow Day reminds us of the over, the New Year's campout in vintage style dress. On the left Christmas Vacation" failed to raise lone so much for me in terms of hand side was Corey, the newest a smile from me. Give it up feeling we get when we find out Jeople I've met and lessons I've Big Cypress, so until then keep on school has been cancelled due to member of The Rondelles, who Chevy! On the other hand, kudos earned, that it seems kind of triv- Phishin'. "inclement weather." We all know played guitar, He also had a to Chris Elliot who played the evil groovy retro Style going on. snowplowman. Not since his TV that feeling...when we wake up show, "Get A Life" has Mr. Elliot early in the morning expecting to The Rondelles had a lot of indi- viduality flowing on the stage. delivered such a moving perfor- go to school, and look out the win- dow seeing nothing but a winter Because of their confidence, the mance. " wonderland! We dearly hope that audience was able to easily slip school will be closed and are ecsta- into the mood of the performance. R- Well, Mike, I guess the character tic when we find out it officially is! I definitely recommend check- of Claire was meant to entertain God bless the snow! Anyway, ing them out the next time they are our college viewers...or shall I say Snow Day may be cheesy, but it in the area. I know I will be there! male college viewers? She was def- will definitely make you leave the They seem like they work hard initely "mature" for her fifteen-year theaters feeling like a little kid and also play hard together as a old self. ,Anyway, I never was a big again. Oh, and it will also make band. fan of Chevy Chase, so his boring you happy that you flossed last character didn't even phase me. night! And you're right, Chris Elliot is what made this movie not so bad. The Insider But his teeth were horrendous! I On a scale of 5 snowballs ... felt nauseous every time he opened wants YOU to his mouth! I guess this movie also Mike and Renee rate this movie 3 teaches kids the dangers of not snowballs. write concert, brushing and flossing! cd, play and M- Good call, my dear! Well, this photo by Stacy Thompson/ The Beacon movie reviews was not much of a week as far as Come to the Beacon movie releases are concerned. The Rondelles are made up of, from left to right, Corey on guitar, Overall, SNOW DAY was a decent Oakely on drums, lead singer and guitarist Juliet, and bass player in SC 310 For more informa- movie. It had poor oral hygiene, Yukiko. tion pall 720-2756 EGG )ONORS NEEDED THE NORTH JERSEY CENTEFOR REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND FERTILITY CENTER IS SEEKIN EGG DONORS OF ALL ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS, BETWEN THE AGES OF 21-32 AS AN EGG DONOR YOU CAN ]AKE A DIFFERENCE AND GIVE A COUPLE THE MOST PRESCIOUS GIFT, TE CHILD THAT THEY DREAMED OF HAVING RESIDENTS OF NEW JERSE ONLY, EACH CANDIDATE NEEDS TO SEND A PICTURE WITH THEIR NAME tf IT, ADDRESS AND DAY TIME PHONE NUMBER AFTER THE DONOR HAS COMLETED AN EGG DONOR CYCLE THEY WILL BE CMPENSATED $5,000 For more information on cr egg donor program call (973) 470-0303 and asfor one of our nurses 1035 Route 4East, Clifton, New Jersey 07013 PAGE 14 • THE BEACON Insider MONDAY; FEBRUARY 14, 200O tt\B\QA HOSTS SHAPES AT fi>iLLY RAT'S Hip-Hop Appreciation . MEISA, the Music .from Hoboken. ^Y have been Beyond Mirth, if you haven't Entertainment Industry Student around for yej>*s' producing 6 had th© pleasure of seeing them Organization, has outdone them- albums. In 1996, ^ey had a small before, js a live treat. They have selves this time. Friday, Feb. 18, break with their cov<* °f "Tainted ived some been together for 2 1/2 years, and (that's this Friday, folks) Universal Love" which rece nation- they have performed all over Week Slated for Feb.14-18 Recording artists Shades Apart al airplay. The/ were signed to for other college students with id ds an Jersey a^d NYC. They have an ep, By Brian LoPinto will be performing in Billy Pat's. Universal Recof d began Simple Energy, that you can pur- ' and $4 for the general public. William Paterson locals Beyond working on their current album, Insider Writer chase off their website Hip-hop appreciation week will Mirth will serve as the opening Eyewitness.. (www.beyondmirth.com) or at one Get a pen and pad.- I'll wait ... kick off with a lecture on hip-hop band. Their single "Stranger by -the of their shows. ate you ready? The Universal Hip- as an element and will touch on the The cost of entry is $5 for WPU Day" was picked to be on the Hop Cultural Organization state of the subculture in the new students with ID, and $7 for every- American Pie riiovie soundtrack. Both bands have a strong, tight, (UHHCO) will present a universi- millennium. The program will be one else. Tickets are being sold in Radio got their h^ds on it and the rock format. Mirth is a little more ty-wide celebration of hip-hop this held in The Towers Pavilion on advance by Ginny Way at exten- rest is history. "Their next single, funky, vhile Shades is more punk. week, Feb. 14-18. Various events Monday, Feb. 14 at 9:30 p.m. sion 3244, from 9 a.m. -12 p.m and "Valentine" is still in rotation, and Any farv of any kind of rock music are scheduled throughout the Those who are interested in a from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Doors Will they have just rel^ased another sin- will appreciate this show, so come duration of this commemorative career in- the realm of the open at 8 p.m. gle, "Sputnik." You can check the out and. support your fellow stu- week, which concludes Friday music/entertainment industry are For those of you who have never band out" at dents: You will not be disappoint- with the Extravaganza 2000. encouraged to attend the employ- heard of Shades Apart, they are www.shadesaparthq.com. ed. Hope to see you there! The gala event will take place in ment seminar on Wednesday, Feb. the Student Center Ballroom from 16, 8 p.m. at Billy Pat's Pub. 9 p.m. -1 a.m. and will feature a DJ Panelists from Universal, Arista, In cetebmtion of National Condom Week, here are competition, graffiti art and an and Atlantic record companies are assortment of activities. The fes- expected to attend as well as repre- $vme catchy slogans to hetp y#tt remember to have safer sex tivities will be hosted by Shang of sentatives from Hot 97.1 FM Russell Simmons One World (WQHT), among others. 1) Cover your *:,•• your monkey ... 13) When you take Music 'Beat, which airs Saturday "There are a lot of people that are before you off her pants and nights on UPl^J 9 (WWOR). interested in various aspects of the 8) it wlll&s sweet- blouse, suit up that "This event is the true event that industry but they don't know er if you wrap your trouser mouse ... takes hip-hop back to its roots," where'to start," said Mike Brown, peter... said UHHCO president Andrew the colloquium's organizer. "I Young. "Extravaganza 2000 is thought it would be a good idea for 14) N&v&r deck her going to be on a whole different industry people to sit down and 0) If you slip With en unwrapped level this year. We're getting away give students information that 3> between her pecker... from awarding major trophies and would take then to the next level." cover your thighs, be sure to money in order to portray the Brown, who has personal aspira- condomize... 15) Especially In event in a more humble manner," tions to get a leg up in the music 4) When in doubt, December, gift Young continues. "This will allow biz, puts it simply. "Network. cover your spout ... 10) She wont get wrap your member participants and spectators to gain Network. Network. The object is sick if you wrap a greater sense of love for real hip- to network and to teach about net- 5) You cant go your dick -« J • hop." working. This is a key element wrong if you shield 16) Dont be a fool, toward a career goal." The admission cost for your ^ong ,C.,: : fc 11) If you go into cover your tool ... Extravaganza 2000 can't be beat, $2 For more information contact heat, wrap your for William Paterson students, $3 Andrew Young at (973) 720-4827. y •'meat..." - - • -'^' ^ wrap your foil gonna sack It, go before checking # and whack il 12) While you her oil ... undress venue* dress up your %• 10) If youfre gonna JCOGO/ 3and waok it, wrap it. AD THIS By Ilisa Schertzer crowd was so hyped up at the end Insider Contributor ' of the night, many people were really disappointed that the band's mtm it* mt~w Happy Valentine's Day to all! I set had to come to an end. hope you had a fun time this week- Screaming Broccoli really leaves end ... I know I did. As always you screaming for more. (and as my duty to the students of This is a must-see band. HOURS m PAY Mvrm mm (M® Willy P. demajjds), I went to see a Although I was very skeptical of band. This week, it was the band this band at first, they definitely Screaming Broccoli. The band grow on you. Screaming Broccoli has a very interesting mix of songs. started out slow and somewhat They sang lost songs of the '80's uncomfortable with the music, but mixed in with the new popular once they loosend-up a bit, they songs of today. gave a great show filled with lots Screaming Broccoli started off of energy, which rubbed -off onto slow with a song by Creed, warm- the crowd. Sorry everyone, unfor- ing up the crowd. As soon as the tunately the band does not have a they grabbed the crowd's atten- website and does not have any tion, they kept us going by playing upcoming dates as far as I know. songs by Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, They will be playing all over the Th*UPS Greenday, Sublime, Blink 182 and Jersey shore during the summer. EARN & Violent Femmes, as well as many LEARN Screaming Broccoli is definitely a Program others. The audience was sur- band worth sfeeing and in the sum- prised as well as thrilled when mer they will be one of the hottest Screaming Broccoli put a new twist Bli IN THE INFORMATION BELOW, BRINE THIS AD IN WITH «H| T ynur bands along the Jersey shore. 0 on an old song. They played a ska immw urn REGISTER TO WIN A PENHUM COMPUTER t kmm- Thank you very much for the version of "Brown Eyed Girl," by 8HIP • - , Van Morrison. After a fun filled feedback, comments and sugges- set with everyone singing and tions I received over the'past week. dancing, they closed the night with I would love to hear from you. You can email . me at NONE NUMBER. singing "Livin' oh a Prayer" by, of SCHOOL NAME- course, Jersey's own Boh Jovi. The [email protected]. whole crowd was singing along at Well, as always, have a good week the top of their lungs to this classic and until next time... behave and 80's song. To teUyou the truth, the let loose on the Weekend! ••*,«.»*., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2000 Campus News THE BEACON • PAGE 15 Salmonella: Vtotch What You Eat if it'sMeat NAAGP to donate books- When one bites into a huge, juicy hamburger itself naturally lives in the intestines of different spices inside the meat, then you have a problem. or cuts a thick slice of a perfectly spiced steak, animals such as chickens, rats, cattle, pigs, hors- The salmonella exists only on the outside of the Donations sought do you think about how the hamburger or steak es, birds, frogs, elephants, and even camels. The meat, so if the meat is not punctured and out- might make you seriously ill ? It's true. People bacterium lives quite happily in these animals side is cooked for at least 4 minutes at 165.6 get food poisoning every year and it causes ill-without causing them any harm. But, once they degrees Fahrenheit, then there are no problems. In keeping with William ness and even sometimes death. infiltrate the human body, they can wreak Hamburger is a different story. Paterson' University's commit- In fact, one United States President, Warrenhavoc. ment to making a difference; the Hamburger meat is usually ground beef, that NAACP (National Association for G. Harding, died of food poisoning and anoth- How do they reach ' the human body? means that a slab of meat, possibly infected with er, George Bush, became an international con-Through contamination and cooking. More the Advancement of Colored salmonella, gets ground up and turned .inside People) Youth and College versation topic after becoming food poisonedoften than not the salmonella bacteria gets into out and so on, That causes the salmonella to get and vomiting on a Japanese premier. Even sev-our food supply by being contaminated. At the Chapter of WPUNJ is sponsoring incorporated throughout all the meat. So, a a book fund scholarship.. Money eral children died when they contracted foodmeat packing plant feces of the animals being hamburger to be safe, must be extremely well poisoning at a popular Northwestern U.S. fastprocessed may get onto the steaks, pork chops, raised will be donated to a done. What is well-done ? This means that the Paterson Elementary School. This food chain called Jack-in-the-Box. • —: _ inside of a hamburger or steak is a light brown m m year the designated school is' The biggest culprit in American food poison- nf\ ft f/^UT color, no redness, no pink, and definitely no Public School #6. ing is a sly little bacterium known as salmonel- *r\f I jLfijlff I blood! That goes the same for chicken meat. The NAACP believes if is lae. This little rod-shaped bacilli are divided That is another common place to catch salmo- imperative to initiate this endow- into two groups the typhoid organisms salmo- nella. Eggs, too, can be dangerous because the ment because many Paterson ele- nellae typhi and salmonellae paratyphi. These bacteria gets on the outside of shells. So, basi- mentary students lack preparato- organism cause typhoid fever or in the case of cally, sunny side up eggs and eggs benedict are ON YOUR ry supplies. Our .Goal is to pro- salmonellae paratyphi parathyphoid fever. not really safe. Hard-boiled, soft-boiled, and vide 4th graders with reading The first type (typhi ) only infect people with fried are fine because the salmonella bacteria, books and 8th graders with math the dreaded thyphoid fever. The second type LM W* ML I *•• JLM will be killed by the heat. Sunny-side-up eggs books, (paratyphi) causes food poisoning by the name ' ^^ * * are not cooked long enough, and eggs benedict we all have come to know so well: salmonella. are too exposed to the bacteria. * Your contribution will certainly What causes this gruesome bacteria to infil- Tfc. help our community children. We trate our lives and try to do us harm ? •**/ are asking clubs and organizations Treatment to assist in this effort. Donor's Basically general bad hygiene gets it into our Bed rest, drink plenty of fluids, and take it easy. food supplies. Salmonella always gets into our names will be inscribed in the This is not a serious condition, if it is salmonel- back of each book. Please make bodies through themouthin the food we eat. In ground beef and so on. These foods are then la. The symptoms may be confused with e.coli your checks payable to NAACP food poisoning, we eat the*bacteria in our foodwrapped, with their little stowaways, and which is also a bacteria that can cause food poi- Book Drive. If you have any ques- and then it travels through our digestive track shipped to American grocery stores for you to soning, but e.coli can be deadly. tion, please contact Enjolica a 1720- to our intestines where it takes up residence, buy. The Jack-in-the-Box deaths were caused by 4572. This unwelcome houseguest causes diarrhea If cooked properly, the salmonella die and e.coli. So see your doctor immediately if you within 48 hours after eating the infected food, then you eat those foods and be fine. However, believe that you are suffering from food poison- After that a pain in the abdomen and a gener- if the food is not completely cooked through ing. He/she will determine what is the best CONFIDENTIAL news al feeling of lethargy sets in then> welcome illness. For instance a rare steak treatment for you. tips can be emailed to with or without mild vomiting. Usually, within is probably safe. If you, or a restaurant chef So, .cook that food well, and enjoy it without The Beacon at two or three days it passes. The bacteria pierces the meat with a knife or fork to get the fear. [email protected] Russia's military destroys Grozny, wreaks havoc on Chechens By Mark Fonseca Rendeiro : shelling i shooting. soldiers proceeded to arrest the ring. The soldiers had not finished intense Russian bombing and Staff Writer Walki the streets towards women, telling them they were to yet, next they piled old mattresses shelling since September. Amidst (writing from the Institute for their hcs, the women found be questioned at a local Interior on top of the bodies and tried to these growing reports, acting pres- American Universities*. Aix-en~ themseh surrounded by.what Ministry., outpost However the burn, them, to eliminate any evi- ident Vladimir Putin has declared Province, France) may hawked like a scene from women were never taken to an dence. But because of a damp mat- the battle for Grozny over, stating WWII: ussian tanks and tress, Hedi managed to survive. that the city has been "liberated." MOSCOW, Russia - As most of the armorecrehicles rolling Hedi was brought to a Meanwhile, Russian bombing con- down ctetreets. Piles . hospital in the neighboring tinues, now targeting Chechen world's politicians and media are military who have retreated and up. in arms overan Austrian politi- of rubb resembling m repubEc of Ingushetia by a INTERNATIONAL NEWS relative, and it is here that regrouped to the Caucasus cian, the destruction of thousands what w« once build- ings, i whatever she told her story to Mountains. of lives in Grozny continues, with buildingiat 8tiE stood rid- Human Rights Watch, an inter- The Russian flag now waves little objection from the interna- dled v* huge holes from national human rights group. aver the district's administration tional community; .-. • she11ing.is scene alone was dev- outpost, instead they were blind- The group has now documented building, one of the few buildings • Hedi has lived in Grozny all of astating the women, but never folded and taken to a ruined house over 22 cases in which Grozny res- that remains standing in Grozny. her life, and with last week's "lib- did theyiagine that it could get across the street idents were killed by Russian As for the Chechen people, they eration" of the Chechen capitol, worse They were then all shot, the two troops, and more refugees appear can finally go home to their piles she and two other women, Wheney arrived in their dev- other women were kOkd, but Hedi every day, with more accounts of of rubble and feel liberated as citi- returned to their homes or> Jan. 21 astated neighborhood, they was only wounded and played devastation and murder. zens of the Russian Republic. . to check for damage following five encountd a group of Russian dead as the soldiers searched her, These accounts do not address months of Russian bombing, soldiers Jting their homes. The taking 400 rubles ($14). and a gold ttie thousands of deaths caused by Catholic Campus IVnistry Advisement February 2000 Candar Tip of the Mon. 14th 12:30 Mass® Chapel & Meet @ 0pm for Nursing Week Home & music ministry rehearsal 8:00pm Are you interested in taking a Tues. 15th table in St. Ctr. & Bible study RrrOl office in St. Ctr. the European Touch class over? If so, there is good <§> 1 & Club Meeting in Student Cter Office Rm. 301 news for you! @ 12:30 ' . l.)First degree undergraduate students, Wed. 16th table in St. C(r. & meet @ 6:30 pjbr NJDC *VHAIR • MASSAGE • ELECTROLYSIS may repeat once any course in which Thurs. 17th 12:30 Mass @ Chapel & Meet (§45 p.m. Hobart Hall •NAILS 'MAKE-UP 'TANNING any grade of D was received. •FACIALS 'WAXING %fci*i1t/eUmu/. 2.) F's may be repeated until a passing for crew of TV show grade is earned. Friday 18th Meet @ 10am for Eva's Kitchen • GIFT CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE * 3.) Only the last grade will be computed Sun. 20th 10:45am Mass only (due to Presto's weekend) • A SPECJLTY BRIDAL PACKAGE *J in the GPA. . 4.) All grades will be shown on the tran- t>alc*tl*t Sficcvxt script. Upcoming: March 2 - 1st of 3 lecture serieChrist Through the 5.) Course substitutions are not permit- ted. Millennium" in the gallery. At the Jesus Cst, Prince of Peace 25% Off. The course being repeated cannot be '. Chapel a Christian Art Exhibit and a rection will follow. WSERVIC taken on a Pass/Fail basis unless it was initially taken Pass/Fail. Sign-ups have begun for Rite of Christian tiation of Adults @ . Stop into the Registrar's Office in College Hall Room 140 and fill out a CCMC for next semester. If you want to bffull member of the "Repeat Course" form. Catholic Church and haven't received your saments, contact us @ (973r^^ra12 Frank J. Rodimer Catholic Campus Mstry Center Hurry! The deadline to complete the 886 BELMONT AVETNORTH HALEDON form for the Spring 2000 semester is (located next to gate #1) 720-3524 Fr. Lou &tj or Denise Balady March3,2000. Hours: TUM.t Wed. 10-5, Thu«.* FA 1CW. Sat &-5 PAGE 16 • THE BEACON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2000 Puppets will NHL: Devils break the Shark's hearts shadow at Shea By Brian LoPinto The four-on-four situation son, a shot that caromed off the leg led in front of the net. from SHADOW page 1 Sports Writer opened the ice and the Devils took of San Jose defenseman Marcus This set up a Niklas Sundstrom advantage of the scenario., Ragnarsson, with 8:10 of the sec- wrist shot from about five feet The puppets are seen only in.shad- The New Jersey Devils left the Rafalski and Bobby Holik com- ond period. away giving the Sharks their only ow- through an illuminated story San Jose Sharks with a bad taste in bined for two-on-one break, The goal was originally credited goal on the day. cloth. Constructed from leather their mouths on the eve of Rafalski then tattooed a shot to Rafalski but further review With Elias in the box for cross and buffalo horn with elaborate fil- , Valentines Day. between Steve Shields' legs giving proved otherwise. checking, the Sharks had an oppor- igree design, they are painted with The 17,000- plus at the New Jersey a 1-0 lead into the first "It just happened that Arnie was tunity to narrow the deficit by one. a variety of bright colors, each of strong on the puck, made a good Continental Airlines Arena wit- intermission. San Jose had a three-on-one but which represents some aspect of break to Rafi and Rafi shot it and the Brodeur blockade turned a nessed the extension of New "Along with Dallas, they (New the puppet character. Jersey's unbeaten streak to five Jersey) are probably the most diffi- just went in front with my stick," potential Shark bite into a nibble. Tamara, • the only Indonesian- games (4-0-1) as the Devils beat cult team to generate any offence said Elias. On the afternoon Brodeur (33- San Jose 3-1 Sunday afternoon. against," said San Jose Head Coach "We'll take any goal...it's not 10-6) halted 20 shots and earned born female professional dalang, Early in the first period, the Darryl Sutter. , easy to score goals in this league." his NHL leading 33rd win. or shadow master, in the United Devils had opportunities to score "Once they get the lead it is dif- San Jose was primed to score as San Jose's shots were quality States, was born in Chimahi, Java, but did not capitalize. ficult to get anything off of them." left wing Jeff Friesen, on the break- around the crease, but when in what was then the Dutch East New Jersey had 11 shots on goal Early in the second; the Devils away, faked right but went left. Brodeur is on call, scoring becomes Indies. As a small "child, she wit- in the first, with the last resulting had yet another chance to tally a On any other day his efforts difficult; tenfold. . nessed her first performance of in a goal by rookie defenseman goal. San Jose with two men in the might have been successful, but The win over San Jose give New wayang kulit on her family's rub- Brian Rafalski. box, left New Jersey with a favor- with Brodeur's acrobatic repertoire Jersey a nine-point advantage in ber plantation. The Sharks were not cohesive on able five-bn-three but the Devils there would be no goal. the Eastern Conference ahead of Permitted to peek behind the offense and the Devils took advan- didn't make an impression. The five-time all-star received a the Florida Panthers. shadow screen, she became mes- tage of that by executing well on "When you have a chance like more than generous response for The day after Valentine's Day merized by the magic ,of the deli- defense. that you got to put the game away, his defensive skills, which show- New Jersey hosts the "city of broth- cate and colorful puppets and the New Jersey allowed only four _ said Elias. cased a full split. erly love" as the Devils take on the master who manipulated them. It shots on goal in the first period, "We didn't do that. We've got to "Marty is playing great right Flyers. was a passion that never left her, with San Jose's first shot coming at bear down on our power plays." now he's giving us a chance to win "These guys kind of fell behind through years spent studying and 4:40 left in the period. "There's room for improve- every game and he's making, big in the last month or so," said acting is Europe and her eventual The first two shots by the Sharks ment," said Devils center Bobby saves," Elias said. Brodeur of the Flyers. emigration to the United States. Holik. featured some precision move- "With Marty behind you, every "If they want to get back and Over time, as she has returned ments by Devils goalie Martin "Every mistake is going to cost night in and out you got a chance make a move they've got to beat to Indonesia to build her puppet Brodeur. The first ricocheted off you. That's all that's in my mind to win a game." us." ' collection and °study her art, his pads, immediately followed by looking at this team. The team is An excellent odd man rush for The rest of New Jersey's week Tamara has gradually earned the the second, which Brodeur gloved doing really well, but you have to the Devils, J.ead to a Sergei shapes up like this: After respect and admiration of the mas- without hesitation. start trying to play as many perfect Nemchinov goal with 1:40 of the Philadelp'hia, the Devils are home With 18:29 of the first period, games as you can to get your self third period giving New Jersey a 3- against the Colorado Avalanche on ters.- Today, combining her child- New Jersey's all-star left winger ready for the playoffs." Olead. Thursday and Will host the New hood cultural heritage with an Patrik Elias was sentenced to the New Jersey regained compo- The Sharks responded immedi- York Islanders on Saturday. Then American's sense of what appeals penalty box for slashing; and inter- sure. Just after the Sharks killed off ately. San Jose center Vincent they're going on the road to Buffalo to Western audiences, Tamara ference was called on San Jose's a two-man advantage, Jason Amott Damphousse centered the puck« on Eeb.21. brings a unique perspective to the Gary Suttee and Rafalski on the break assisted from behind the net, Brodeur went You have been informed. intricate art of wayang kulit, Elias with his 24th goal of the sea- down to cover it but the puck trick- Indonesia's theatre of shadows'.. Services Provided by the SGA *Free 'Legal Advice The S'&Jfc Attorney, herald 'Free Sftotary fubllc 'This service is available during the S^i^'s normal business hours. 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Fridays Feb. 25 & Mar\3, 7 p.to. - light on how fragile life is; how it can be whisked The initial verdict: Thomas' legendary defensive Boys ages 1t\i; away in an instance. career with the Kansas City Chiefs was over. At first, SaturdasHVIar. 4, 4 pSn. -^ In a time when violent crime is becoming a way of walking, not pass rushing, was Thomas' most immi- life for some NFL players, (if you haven't killed, nent challenge. So, returning home to Miami, where ^ ageVli-17 you've certainly been incarcerated), Thomas' clean he grew up, he underwent hours of surgery, and Additional trybu*^atei*vill be life shows that it is possible for a sports star to be a was in recdvery, when his heart stopped. hero. No longer will the nine-time Pro Bowler chase announced.^A^roVegistratton fee is Thomas was a hero and a cultural symbol in quarterbacks at Arrowhead Stadium, setting NFL required at»a$h tryout. For m\re infor- •Kansas City. He was the most loved figure in the records such as seven sacks in a single game. No Stion, call (973) 884-466- western Missouri city,, other than Hall-of-Famer longer will the one-time NFL Man of the Year per- George Brett. But even heroes make mistakes. And form priceless charity work, some for underprivi- simple mistakes can cost you your life. In a sad way, leged youth, but all, one action at a time, making a it demonstrates the stupidity of everyday people. difference, while erasing some of the darkness that For those not familiar with the circumstances, take the bad apples of the NFL seem to reek. note, and try not to replicate. The 11-years of domination will certainly not be On Sunday, Jan; 23, Thomas and two friends were forgotten: when that r.ed jersey with number 58 heading to the Kansas City airport to fly to St. Louis makes its way to Canton, Ohio. But all the years of for the NFC championship game. It snowed heavily potential, all the years of positives, all the years of Sports Trivia Question: that day, and the icy highway they traveled would his life after the game: gone. Gone because of a poor later claim the lives of ten others in a non-related 'decision, and yes, a fatal mistake. massive pileup, Thomas, one of the speediest pass It surprises me how people just don't seem to What professional baseball rushers in league history, and a shoe-in for the Hall learn. I am a sportswriter, not Smokey the Bear. But of Fame when his playing days were over, was I have a message that, along with Thomas' death speeding on that day,, too. should never be forgotten. player does the MLBA logo Not a good decision. Thomas was weaving Seatbelts save lives. They've saved mine already. through traffic at 70 miles per hour. Dangerous .in Yet some of us don't seem to catch on. Some of us good conditions; lethal in potentially hazardous con- feel that we're invincible, untouchable.. You're not. represent? fsee next week for the answerj ditions. They might have been in a hurry; air travel I'm not. ' can stress you out, arid make you hurry. I've done it, Use your head. It might not be comfortable; it and I'm sure you have too. But not in winter condi- might not be convenient. But put it on anyway. tions. And not without a seatbelt. When you get in, strap in. Because the alternatives Last week's answer: In an eerie similarity to the Princess Diana tragedy just don't make sense. I'm sure Thomas had some of Wilt Chamberlain was the only, professional of August 1997, the only passenger wearing a seat- those same regrets, lying in the snow, helpless and belt is the only one to survive. paralyzed, awaiting emergency help, and sadly life- NBA Player to score" i00 points in one game. Thomas lost control of his vehicle in that icy less less than a month later. snowstorm, and without as much as a Seatbelt to restrain him, was hurled from his vehicle. Thomas Ira Thor is a senior at William Paterson University and a faced paralysis from the chest down. A front passen- sports editorialist for The Beacon. Thor's Thoughts are m INSTITUTE FOR REPRODUCTIVEMEDICINE ger was also ejected; he died instantly. not necessarily those of The Beacon. If you have a subject ANDSglSNCE OPSAINTBftRNABAS The backseat passenger escaped serious injury, Thor should cover, or have a comment on this or any other; piece, you can reach [email protected]. AS AN E<3<3 DONOR, YOU CAN HELP A Freedom of Speech? COUPLE BE WHAT THEY'VE ALWAYS Rocker's suspension unconstitutional DREAMED OF BEING. By Sheri Freeman strikes me as more unethical than expressing beliefs. Sports Editorial ' Margaret Schott, former owner of the Cincinnati A FAMILY. . Reds, also publicly made racist remarks. However, I I he Institute for Reproductive Medicine sand Science of. don't recall any of these people being punished as While registering for classes at Mercer University'in Saint Barnabas Medical Center is seeking egg donors. Georgia, John Rocker.chose to major in Political harshly by the commissioner. I'm sure the list goes on. Science instead of Political Correctness. That much is There are so called "role models" in Major League There are many infertile couples whose only dream is to obvious through his derogatory comments made to a Baseball who beat their wives, commit adultery, abuse have a family. Thafs why we're reaching out to you—women of Sports Illustrated reporter about immigrants, minorities alcohol and drugs, pay for sex, cheat on their taxes and all ethnic backgrounds, between the ages of 21 and 32, who much more. and homosexuals. . are willing to donate eggs. You will be carefully screened both Little did he know, Major League Baseball You tell me... Is that American, Mr. Selig? Or should Commissioner Bud Selig had expected him to be polit- I call you, "Mr. Public Image." The Major League medically and psychologically to ensure your optimum health. ically correct - at least when talking to the public and Baseball Association is out to protect their image, With Our donation program adheres to the highest ethical standards, media. so many civil rights activists waiting around for a and your participation wilt be confidential. Rocker spoke about his fears of sitting on a subway severe penalty, theMLBA served up what they want- After you have completed an egg donor cycle, you will be . train next to a "queer with AIDS" and questioned how ed. It came time for one man to be punished to save immigrants get into America. It was his expressed the rest compensated $5,000. To qualify, youmust have medical insur- opinions that resulted in his suspension from baseball Little does the League realize, sure, baseball goes ance and be able to provide your own transportation to and . until May 1, a $20,000 fine and a requirement to attend way back in American history, but so does the KKK, from the hospital. . • • sensitivity training. other hate groups, prostitution, alcohol abuse and Residents of New Yoik can have screening and daily mon- The Players' Union is appealing the decision, and it other things that are disgraceful. , itoring tests performed locally by a physician practice which is is likely, that the suspension will be overturned, as One thing is for sure, though, the constitution, many have in the past. which says we all have the right to freedom of speech associated with the Institute. and expression, goes back further than Major League . "Major League Baseball takes seriously its role as an For more i«fora»*tion on being an egg donor, American institution and the important social respon- Baseball. If Selig wants to talk about being an sibility that goes with it," said Selig while issuing the American institution and upholding tlte responsibili- . please c*H I (800) 824-3123. punishment. ties that come with it, J ask, isn't punishing Rocker for Let's look at other, things that the American society using his first amendment right un-American? We're right here when you need us. deems wrong: soliciting prostitution, doing drugs, Lastly, I perceive John Rocker to be a stupid, goofy gambling. Hmm! These seem like really terrible looking, .uninventful, redneck, who will probably things, don't they? some day marry bis sister. That may offend some peo- NTER. Darryl Strawberry was not only charged with solic- ple, and perhaps I am making assumptions, but it is iting prostitution but also with cocaine possession. 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