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Campus Debates on RWC Prepares for NEASe Presidential Election Accreditation, Launches to be Held· Oct 21 Self-Study Project Aiming to help students cast a better in: During their six-eight week lifetime, the formed vote on Nov. 6th, the National Stu­ rights, the environment, women's issues, . By Anne B. Wagner Wor kgroups will define problems, project dent Campaign for , Voter Registration and education policy. . RWC has launched a self-study project futu re needs, and recommend solutions in (NSCVR) today announced plans to Co-sponsors with NSCVR of the debate in preparation for its scheduled "re­ organize simultaneous forums on the include Project Vote, Southwest Voter writ ten reports. T he four tentative evaluation next year by the New England Workgroups and their tasks include : Presidential elections at over 100 campuses Registration Education Project, Association of Schools and Colleges I) Planning and Budget on Oct. 21. HumanSERV, United States Public In­ (NEASC). The intense self-examination -perfect final wording of mission The campus debates, collectively titled terest Research Group (U.S .PIRGl, United entails a realistic appraisal of the college's " Showdown '84" . will beheld immediately States Student Association, The Dif­ statement goals , its strategies for attaining those -establish objectives and evaluation before or after the nationally televised ference, American Association of Universi­ .goals, its resources-human, monetary and standards for each area in the state­ debate between Walter Mondale and ty Women, Public Citizen, Democracy physical, and its methods of evaluating Project, Public Citizen, Environmental ment Ronald Reagan . The Presidential debate progress . -establish an institutional database will also be aired on large screen televisions Safety , and the Children's Foundation. Preparations began last spring with the The National Student Campaign for -develop a master plan for facilities during the events. President's Long-Range Planning Com­ -develop a comprehensive budget "Students are strongly concerned about Voter Registration is a non -parjjsan mittee revision of the statement of purpose. the issues, but are often uninformed about organization which conducts voter registra­ Meanwhile, another planning group 2) Academic Program/Faculty Develop­ the candidates' positions on those issues tion and voter education campaigns across designed the study . During the summer, and the implications of those stands," the country. A project of the student­ ment Dean Schiavo was named chairman of the -define program objectives observed Gary Kalman, a senior at Clark directed Public Interest Research Groups Steering Committee, charged with (PIRGs), NSCVR was founded this -establish criteria for review of pro- (MAl University and NSCVR chairperson. / imp~menting the self-study . , "These forums are designed to augment February at a conference of 1500 student grams In addition to Dean Schiavo, members -review distribution requirements this campaign's personality politics with leaders from 42 states. of the Steering Committee include: Presi­ review faculty development oppor­ substantive discussion of the issues." Students inter ested in organizing dent Rizzini; Vice-President McKenna; tun ities The campus debates will feature promi­ "Showdown '84" debates at their campus Dean of Students Karen Haskell; Assistant nent individuals analyzing campaign issues should contact NSCVR at 617-90 16. Dean for Academic Services and Library 3) Fund Raising/ Development such as the arms race, the economy, civil Carol Di Prete; Hum anities Faculty -establish short -term goals member Dr. Nancy Harlow; Dean of Ad­ -establ ish long-range goals ministratio n Stanley Jakobiak; Director of Student Services William O 'Connell; 4) Financial Aid Trustee Philip Anderson; Faculty members -plan ways and .means Trimbach, Daugherty, Evans Dr. Nancy Harlow, Carolyn Kendrow, Frank Mancini, and John Stout. Student Workgroup reports will be synt~es~zed to Edit Literary Magazine representative Denise Alfren has resigned into a comprehensive draft. After distribu­ because of a conflict in schedu le. The tion to the college community, the Com­ Senate will soon 'appoint another student to mittee intends to schedule public hearings. The first volume of " Aldebaran" was the post. "- Suggestions fro m hearings will be incor­ published in 1971. The next publication By Debora h Saviano In September, the Committee distributed porated into a revised final repor t. This will will be the fifteenth volume . According to questionnaires to a sample of the college mar k the end of the formal self-study, in­ "Aldebaran," RWC literary magazine, Daugherty, increased circulation and a community. Responses pin-pointed prob­ seeks Submissions of poetry, fiction and dicating RWC's readiness for the next change from a stapled binding to a book lem areas . According to Schiavo, the Com­ phase of accreditation. the si t e - v i sit a ti o ~. art from talented students. binding are goals to be reached for the next mittee will now establish three or four "Aldeberan" is student-run and is sup­ The Steering Committee encourages 10­ edition. Published work enhances the stu- Workgroups to f~us on particular issues. terested members of the college community ported by Senate appropriations. Editors dent's resume and portfolio. . Liz Doddes Trimbach (poetry and art), and to serve on Workgroups this fall and to at­ If you would like to submit work or are tend public hearings during the winter. Mike Daugherty and Bill Evans work interested in joining- the "Aldeberan" under the guidance of faculty advisor staff, leave a message in the "Aldeberan" Geoffrey Clark. mailbox in the Student Senate office. Changes Crosby; Stills and Nash in Concert Made at

By Jane B. Welch undaunted . In the acou stic segment of . throughout the afternoon. . The . band Almeida Crosby, Stills and Nash gave an en­ "Suite; Judy blue eyes" the trio looked played steadily from 2:30 pm to 5. Still, the thusiastic and energetic performance on rightfully pleased ; with the sound system question remains, will this be another Satu rday, September 22, at Colt State carrying the message to. the parki ng lot. ephemeral reunion or can we expect a more and Nike Park. The grou p perform ed electronically The interac tion between the band and the prolonged life for the trio? and acoustically most notably in the latter. audience remain ed in fre quency The grou ps dependency upo n the least By Henry Alderman dependable o f instruments the human Assistant Director of Student Life and voice is the reasoning behind the groups Coordinator of Ho using, Mike Botticelli, trouble reproducing recorded har monies in announced changes in the Nike dormitory concert . This problem 'was evident on the and ' the staffing of the college owned surface of Saturdays concert yet the com­ Almeida complex . binatio n of the music and the content of In previous years the Almeida complex the songs blended together and att racted was staffed by four nonresident staff far more listeners than the member s solo members. This year a change was made to efforts. The trio is known for acrimonious eight resident student managers, who per­ breakups but their reun ions are lucrative. form the same function as the on campus The mere mention of the groups name resident assistants. The change was made in meant a sold out concert date. Saturdays order to better serve the students and allow performance began with "Love the one more communication with the Student Life your with" and proceeded with familiar Office, said Botticelli. favorites such as " Teach your children Botticelli also said that the Nike dor ­ we ll , " " Ca t hedra l, " " Chicago , " mitory has been turned into a special in­ " Southern Cross, " "Stranger," "Vote," terest dormitor y. The majority of students " Wooden chips," and Stephen Stills epic in Nike are architecture majo?s.. " The pur­ to Judy CoIlins" "Suite; Judy blue eyes". pose of changing the dorm was to allow ar­ The mediocre vocalizat ion of the melodies chitecture majors to help each other with did not detract from the audiences zeal for their studies," said Botticelli. the groups appearance. The emulated quality of the recorded harmonies was not present but the spirit of the -group remained -Letters- To The 'Editor: New Alumni R. I. I am writing to protest the enforcement to pay why penalize me'? I find it absurd of the deferred payment policy. This sur­ that a college offering degrees in Drinking prise enforcement will be a major burden paraJegalism would operate under the on me and my family. My wife and I, both phiJosophy of guilty until proven innocent. Newsletter students at Roger Williams, have struggled My past payment history has shown that very hard to put together the financial floor when the V.A. pays me you are the first to plan for us both to better ourselves by ob­ benefit. Your bursar takes no notice of the Age to 21 taining college degrees. Roger Williams past payment history and continues with By Kate Lalli College however has suddenly put several the line "Those are the rules. The policy of Beginning in October, the Career Ser­ Over the summer a law went into effect barriers in our way. !IJ down immediately at first sounds vices Department will publish a monthly in Rhode Island which has shown its im­ Why have you decided to penalize me legitimate. but you offer no alternatives, alumni newsletter that will inform Roger pact as early as the first weekend of the $50.00 for use of the deferred payment and with only three weeks notice. I find Williams graduates of job openings in Roger Williams school year. The drinking plan? I am a service connected. disabled this hardly fair . various fields. ~ age was raised from 20 to 21, which is caus­ veteran and the government has agreed to Wesley R Yeager The Newsletter is the project of Cindy ing problems for students, the adrninistra­ pay the way for me . Because they are slow Vita, Director. of the Career Services tion, and liquor and beer distributors in the Department, and one of the five career in­ area. terns employed by the Department. It will The Rathskellar, affectionately dubbed be distributed to the entire graduating class "The Rat." being the only bar on campus. of 1984. in addition to any other. Roger is feeling the pressure accompanied by the Williams alumni who wish to receive it. age hike. It remains to be seen exactly how This paper will feature an updated report strict The Rat will be on its .underage Party Regulations of available positions, in all fields, with c1ientel in view of the age hike and its com­ companies and corporations across the plications. community. Some of these being IBM, Some underclassmen are outraged. one Data General. American Airlines. Chase­ said "I've been abartender for over a year Manhattan, as well as many others. in New York and in this state I can't even Once again a new school year has begun. also be submitted with the registration "The Alumni Newsletter will provide a buy a beer. I'm having trouble adjusting to Students are getting to know one another form. Remember these students are also stronger tie between Roger Williams Col­ that." through classes. clubs. social events and responsible for those who attend the party, lege graduates and the Career Srvices Other students are adjusting well, one parties. Everyone enjoys a good party. and must see that order is maintained. Department," said Cindy Vita Thursday. said "It's just another obstacle to hurdle. I However. students must not forget the party Each party whether it be closed or a room have my older friends help me out. they regulations found in the housing contract. party, will run no later than 1 o'clock a.m. always do." Often times many of us get carried away Another important policy includes no What many people fail to understand is with the fun and forget there are party underaged drinking. Additionally, alcohol the liability envoloved when they buy policies we must all abide by. consumption must berestricted to the closed alcohol for people under 21. There is a The most important regulations for any area of the party; public drinking is pro­ Accreditation minimum fine of $250 for the first offense party is the registration. Any student hibited. Finally, party regulations do not of this nature. interested in having a party, be it a small allow beer balls. kegs, or grain alcohol. gathering or large get together must register A complete list of party regulations can first with the Student Life Office.Applica­ be obtained from the Student Life Office. Purpose and tions must be in the Office no later than The S.L.O. will also direct any questions Thursday for a weekend party. At least students might have. Remember these eighty-five percent of the floor or unit regulations are not designed to prohibit a sponsoring the party must agree to having good time and that the S.L.O. strongly en­ it. A list of individuals who will be respon­ courages that we do . Along with their con­ Process sible for clean up and any damages must . cern for the student having fun is their con­ cern for our safety; Both are a part of By Anne B. Wagner "Student Life". Accreditation places a stamp ofapproval upon a school, assuring the educational community and the public that a school meets certain standards of effectiveness, performance. and stability. It signifies that a college is delivering what it promises. -~ Accreditation is essentially a peer review. Peer Counselors: A Friend RWC is a member of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASG. a regional, voluntary organiza­ RICCOTTI'S SAN DWICH SHOP tion of educators. It has established stan­ THE REAL R/CCOTT/'S dards and procedures for measuring ESTABLISHED 1971 When You Need One member schools against those standards at HOT OVEN SANDWICHES ON REQUEST tional, family, and personal problems. regular intervals. 11 Gooding Avenue, Bristol, A. I. 02809 There are. however, occasions when some­ The process begins with a thorough self­ Tel : 253-1614 Compliments of Joanne & Les Ann Pace one needs a bit of reassurance, and goes to study by the institution seeking accredita­ the Peer Counselor for this. Confidence tion . The school measures itself against Peer counseling is a group of well trained. NEASC standards and identifies its own dedicated students who devote much of and sincerity is what they try to show when Messenger Staff talking to people. Many students just come strengths and weaknesses in a written their time to the welfare of RWC students. report. to their Peer Counselor to talk as friends, Brian M. Managing Editor These counselors have been trained in a Next, a team from NEASC visits the they know they can be assured of honest Story Editor special way to help them relate to students school and conducts its own study. Then, Linda Moseff and their problems. friendliness and a true listener. Ann Wagner Story Editor The PC's are students who have gone the team's report and the institution's Helene Lieb, Director of. the services, Lori Hanan Story Editor through a lot of what many new students report are forwarded to a review committee . says that the students at the college have which either accredits the school or refuses ~att Sullivan Layout Coordinator fully taken advantage of the services made are going through, such as freshmen jitters and other school troubles. to accredit the school. Accreditation is a Jenny D Entertainment Editor available to tliem. The Peer counseling ser­ pass/no pass situation; there is no grading vice is offered to all students at all times Before becoming a Peer Counselor. one is required to attend a training program or ranking. and for any reason. The counselors make REPORTERS themselves prepared to help anyone in need which allows the person to learn. and of any kind of help. Most of the kinds of become familiar with types of difficulties - Chris Sheehan Skip McCabe problems the group deals with are emo- that could arise. Also. a meeting is held Tun Towey Kathy Cohen each week for the counselor to attend. At Jane Welch Laura Johnson these meetings, the Counseling Center Deborah Saviano Sandi Nickerson checks each PC to make sure they are keep­ ing in touch with their new friends. The ADS & SALES BALZANO'S PC's are asked to keep records of their friends, so that they can keep up to date Fred Dalamagas Advertising Manager Pizza &Grinders with the way the person is progressing, or Kim Stevens Laura Johnson in some cases, regressing. :Fr,'m 8:00 t~J 10:00 Lori Winters WE DELIVER Available to all students by phone or by visit, the Counselors welcome freshmen, as ..7J{U~~iC 6J St:a 13m::.: SPORTS 567 HOPE STREET, BRISTOL, R. I. well as other RWC students. with a warm, Mike Issie Tim.Towey friendly atitude. They are always willing to Saturcfa}j %te John Mong Kathy Cohen lend an ear to anyone who needs to talk. 253·2195 Steve Martouich The counselors are not advice givers. they Jusr Iia<(j·••m I Sports Editor are just there to be a friend and give strong l.1 'Eur:.;....·all (.'lll" support where and when needed. , ~itl 6 "Whit,-:~ PHOTOGRAPHERS Workshops have and will be sponsored iJk.",'I oj.}J:: Mark Mulone Photo Editor by the Peer Counseling Service to help in­ Mike Issie Pat Lore d:JO-/2:JO dividuals in several ways such as succeeding Brian M Cathy Gee in troubled areas. to help freshmen feel a Frank Hathaway Lori Winters little less uptight or lonely, as many do at Skip McCade rD~ first. They have also set up tutoring ser­ ! vices to help others in weak areas . 253-2777 BUSINESS The Peer Counselors have helped I~ Rick Daniels Business Manager thousands of students through serious and­ kARON'S JEWELRY AND GIFT SHOPt not so-serious times in life. A student's • •4#' .1 I 469 Hope Street. Bristol, R. I. 02809 I relief from a problem is no more than a Faculty Advisor I (401) 253-9460 ! phone call away. PC's phone numbers are Dr. Sheldon Kagan PXPE~T JEWELRY AND WATCH .~E;~:~· .l . .available at the Counseling Center and posted throughout the campus. ENTERTAINMENT page 3 Festival Ballet Directors Barnraising Celebration Announce Exciting 84-85 Season to beHeld By Pam Blais Preparations are being made for the Jordan continues, "Ken Osborne has barnraising to be held at the RWC Theatre been instrumental in extracting grants to Artistic directors. Christine Hennessy The Spring of 1985 will bring an all new Arts Barn reconstruction site on Sunday, ease economical barriers that have slowed and Winthrop Corey announce Festival production by the Festival Ballet, and for October 21. the progress on the building's Ballet's wonderful and exciting 84-85 Rhode Island audiences - Cinderella. According to coordinator Kevin Jordan, construction.' The " Ocean State Charity season: Performances are Saturday and Sunday, the event will celebrate the rebuilding of the Trust" and the "Rhode Island Founda­ The company will open their season in April 27th and 28th, at the Providence Per­ barn with activities including hayrides, a tion" have both contributed to the efforts the Fall, on Saturday, September 15, at forming Arts Center, with matinee and fiddler and workshops on the use of old of the barn in-the form of grants . 8:00 P.M., and Sunday, September 16, at evening performances. A classic story for tools . The original building was shipped from 2:30 P.M., at Robert's Hall, Rhode Island all ages - A romantic ballet spectacular ­ Since Jordan wishes to commemorate East Glocester, Rhode Island for its College campus. The performance will a timeless treasure. Single ticket prices for October 21 as being "the day the barn reconstruction at RWC. Every piece of the feature the best pieces from the Festival this performance are, $15, $12, $10, and stops being a barn and begins being a per­ barn has been numbered so that the new Ballet repertoire. Under consideration are $6. forming arts center", he is inviting college building will be assembled to be a replica of works by such dancing greats as Sir Dance, Music, Theatre, and magic students. faculty and administrators plus the old. Jordan compares it to "a jigsaw Frederick Ashton, Agnes DeMille, Balan­ awaits you - join Festival Ballet this the Bristol town residents to the event. puzzle with the pieces" rather than starting chine, Anton Dolin, Kenneth MacMillan season for sheer joy and great entertain­ Jordan originally proposed the idea of to build from scratch . and others. The single ticket prices are S10, ment - a season of pure gold. reconstructing a building, to accommodate The new Performing Arts Center is ex­ and $8 for the Fall performances. Subscription series are 20070 off single a larger theatre, over six years ago. Jordan pected to be open by next fall. The building December 7th, 8th, and 9th, at the Prov­ ticket prices. plus discounts for Senior notes that before he could build the struc­ will house a place for dance, a moveable idence Performing Arts Center. the ever Citizens, students, and children. VISA and ture he "had to have the cost estimates ap­ stage for theater in the round, a 36 foot popular and wonderfully delightful MASTERCHARGE are accepted. proved by RWC President William Rizzini peaked ceiling for versatile lighting and ac­ Christmas tradition, The Nutcracker, will Festival Ballet's exclusive DISCOVER and the Board of Trustees .' Other ap­ cessibility to the handicapped. again be presented . An enchanting story . DANCE PROGRAM is also available this provals were needed from the Bristol Zon­ Since Jordan took his first class to the ballet, combined with beauty, mystery and season. Festival Ballet offers substantially ing Board. the Rhode Island Fire Marshall site of the barn in East Glocester, Rhode holiday cheer, has never failed to delight reduced rates to Senior Citizens, school, and many other town committees. . Island in the spring of 1983, he is "glad to people of all ages. Presented annually, with and organizational groups, taken on a first­ "Although RWC has had to buy some see it finally happen". both matinee and evening performances, come, first-serve basis. labor and materials, much of the efforts single ticket prices for this season are $18, For more information, please call (401) put into raising the structure have been 15, $12 and $6. 353-1129 or (401) 353-6320. from volunteers. Neighboring companies have donated cranes, labor and other ser­ Blackfriars vices," Jordan claims. "The drafts of the barn have been done mostly by students. In "Terra Nova" To Launch contractor, Steve Tyson, and the architect, Theatre Lombard Pozzi are both students." Trinity Rep's 1984-85 Season Season '"' ..... Oct 5 in Upstairs Theatre Company in London and opened last GODSPELL spring on Broadway as Passion, receiving A musical celebration based upon the rave reviews from the New York critics. "A Gospel according to St. Matthew. play has enjoyed dozens of proressionai fascinating, sizzling, savage comedy about Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Trinity Square Repertory Company productions at regional theatres across the love, sex and despair ... heartrendingly Conceived by John Michael Tebelak began its 21st season on October 5 with country and in Europe. Tally has written funny .' (Clive Barnes, New York Post) Directed by Barry Marshall Ted Tally's bold and brilliant play Terra two other plays, Coming Attractions, Tartuffe, Moliere's side-splitting comic October 26-28, November 2-4 and 9-11 Nova. Performances run through which won the Outer Critics Circle Award masterpiece, follows in the downstairs November 4 in the upstairs theatre. Passion as best American Play of the year, and theatre beginning November 30 through THE DINING ROOM by contemporary British playwright Peter Hooters. January 13. Misalliance by George Bernard An imaginative, affectionate and often Nichols begins the downstairs theatre series Rich and complex, Passion depicts the Shaw, a riotous burlesque of romance, October 12 through November 18. Both hilarious look at a vanishing breed alienation and vulnerability at the hean of adventure and madcap "Misalliances" is the American upper middle class. theatres are located at Trinity Rep's the second production of the upstairs many modern marriages while at the same Written by A. R. Gurney Leaderer Theatre complex located at 201 time conveying the absurd side of adultery. theatre series beginning January 11 Washington St. Providence, RI. Directed by John Garrity Pain and laughter go hand in hand as we through February 10. Misalliance follows February 1-3 and 8-10 Tera Nova is Tally's moving and haun­ watch the twenty-five year marriage of Trinity Rep's classic holiday treat. A ting portrait of Scouts heroic expedition in James and Eleanor wobble under the strain Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, per­ ANTIGONE a race to beat the Norwegians to the South of Jame's affair with the voracious young forming November 30 through December Pole. Refusing to adopt the Norwegian Kate, an Holder man" enthusiast who lures 23 in the upstairs theatre. Adapted by The moving and dramatic legend of one of practice of using sled dogs for both hauling James into a sea of passion. Nichols reveals Adrian HaJl and Richard Cumming, this the greatest Greek heroines who stood and food, Scott led his men on foot only to the inner thoughts and feelings of the cou­ joyous celebration of the Christmas spirit for the individual conscience against the discover that Roald Amundsen and dog ple through the use of another set ofactors with music and song is considered by many evils of civil authority. teams had beaten them by a month. Blend­ who play their alter egos, providing some to be "Rhode Island's grandest holiday Written by Sophocles ing historical fact drawn from Scott's own poignant moments. tradition!" Subscribers have the first Directed by Mary G. Farrell moving journals, Tally shows us what Adrian Hall directs company members opportunity 10 purchase these premium April 19-21 and 26-28 makes a man willing to suffer and even die Richard Kneeland and Anne Gerety as tickets. for an ideal. James and Eleanor; Richard Kavanaugh Subscriptions for the 21st season are Performances for the Theatre Season are at Peter Gerety directs Trinity Rep Com­ and Barbara Orson as their alter egos Jim now on sale. Theatre-goers can subscribe 8 PM on Friday and Saturday and at 2 PM pany members Ed Hall (Scott), Keith and Nell; Becca Lish as Kate and Barbara 10 either a four-play series in the upstairs or on Sunday. Tickets are $4.00 regular ad­ Jochim (Amundsen), Anne Scurria Meek as Agnes. Eugene Lee is designing downstairs theatres, or to the complete mission and $2.00 for students and senior (Kathleen), Timothy Crowe (Wilson), the production and costumes are by eight-play series. Subscribers save up to citizens. AU seats are reserved. For more William Damkoehler (Oates), Richard Fer­ William Lane. 48% over regular ticket prices, seeing up to information call 865-2327. rone (Bowers) and David Kennet (Evans). British playwright Peter Nichols, best three plays free and are guaranteed the best Sets. lighting and costumes are by Robert known for A Day in the Death ofJoe Egg available seats . Performances are schedul­ D. Soule, John F. Custer and William and The National Health, both winners of ed Tuesday through Sundays at 8:00 pm Lane respectively. the Evening Standard Best Play Award, and Sunday and occasionaJ Wednesday Terra Nova, Ted Tally's first full-length has written some twenty original plays, and Saturday matinees at 2:00pm. For fur­ play, is a work he originated in 1977while a adaptations for TV and several film scripts. ther information, tickets or subscriptions, graduate student at the Yale School of Passion was originally entitled Passion please call the box office at (401) 351-4242. Drama. A recent Obie Award winner. the Play and staged by the Royal Shakespeare Visa/MasterCard accepted by phone. .. '"' • rOt...... '"' '"' ...... '"'..... '"' . • • .

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Dt'1 .1~'" Ii" page 6 Announcements Internships, Fellowships, Equestrian Club Sponsors Grants, Contests First Event of Season

Milton Friedman National Student Yankee Publishing, Inc. of Duhlin, By Suzann. Costdlo through a marsh and by the beach and ends Essay Contest. Subject is "Can a FREE N.H ., and Boston, Mass., offers an intern On October 28 the RWC Equestrian at the stable. Each team will be timed from Society Survive?" Based on Dr. and Rose program in Partnership with the National Club will hold its ftrst hunter pace event. the beginning to the end and the team with Friedman's books. First place receives Trust for Historic Preservation. The pro­ The event will take place on the RWC cam­ the best time will win. A team will receive $5,000, second place S3,500, third place gram provides jobs for a minimum of ten pus and will be open to the entire state. the chalienge cup trophy only by winning S2,5llO, fourth place $1,5llO, fifth place weeks in the preservation of historic Riders from other colleges and individual the event three consecutive times. $1,000 and sixth through eighth place S5llO buildings, neighborhoods, and land areas stables will be invited to compete, along ' Equestrian Club President Drew Ravitz each. Entry' forms available at providing an estimated $2,500 earnings per with members of the RWC Equestrian noted that the club plans to make this an economics/business professors offices. student intern. - Team. The prize will be a challenge cup annuaJ event if it is successful. For more information contact the trophy. The club's other plans for the semester Messenger or Career Services. Fifty teams are expected to compete, include a dressage show or a two phase with each team consisting of two riders. event against Johnson and Wales. In addi­ National Wildlife Federation is now ac­ The riders will be sent off at three minute tion to this club members will attend the cepting applications for the Environmental intervals for the starting line. The course, McCJay Finals in New York City on Nov. Conservation Fellowship and Publication The committe on Institutional Coopera­ designed by RWC Equestrian Team 4th and 5th. The show which is accredited Award Programs, 1985-86 academic year. tion Graduate Fellowship for Minorities Captain-Benny Ramsey begins at the by the American Horse Association is open Grants are for up to S4,()(X) for the Conser­ to junior riders only. offers fellowship programs for minorities I security guard house. The course continues vation Fellowships and cash awards are for seeking PLD Degrees in the Social up to $2,500 for the Publication Awards. Sciences, Humanities, and Science, I Applications arc available by writing: Ex­ Mathematics & Engineering fields. Each I ecutive Vice President. Conservation CIC minority fellowship is for four years. I Fellowship/Publication Award Programs. Each award will pay full tuition plus a sti­ I National Wildlife Federation , 1412 16th pend of at least S6,OOO. Application I Business Club Joins DECA St., N.W., Washington , D. C. 2llO36. deadline is January 18, 1985. For complete I For more information contact the information call loll free 800-457-4420. Messenger at 253-2200. I I By Kathy Coh•• -l. President of Roger Williams College Business Club, Edward Travers II, an­ PERSONAlS nounced on Wednesday, September 19th that the Business Club has changed their name to RWC Business Deca (Distributive. & CLASSIFIE Career Services Education Clubs of America) Club. Deca is a part of the National Business Fraternity. RWC Business Fraternity is called Delta Epsilon Chi. Delta Epsilon is a division of Welcome back . For those of you who op program or perhaps an internship. Deca. WANTED: Behind the walls college student are now in your senior year - congratula­ There are over 4O,CXX> job titles in the world The main goal of the Business Club is seeking correspondence from people that care. I tions, you have finally made it. For those today, one is right for you. An internship is that all club members attend the National am Irish, 24. brown hair, blue eyes. 6'1", ISO of you who are freshman, you have quite a an excellent way to gain experience and it Convention of Deca in San Francisco, CA Ibs, I enjo y camping, swimming, motorcycling bit to look forward to. Now let's talk about in April 1985. Their purpose of going to and meeting new people. serving 3 years for looks excellent on your resume. Now is the burglery, out in ' 86. All responses welcome and what you should consider to help you reach time to see if you have chosen the career San Francisco is for RWC and the Business your future goals. answered. Your photo gets mine. Send to : that is right for you - not once you have Club to become recognized on a National Chuck Nichols Freshman year is a time for lots of accepted your first full-time position. Collegiate level while still maintaining the f/19·b-16tO changes and new ideas. "Why did I come Come to the Career Services Office for fur­ reputation of the club. Box 149 to college'?", "What courses should I ther information. Travers was involved in Deca during Attica, N.Y. 14011 take'?", "00 all freshman feel the way I Senior year is a time of endings and new high school. As president of his high school do'?" , are common questions heard around beginnings... September 1st is not too early business club he won a state competition campus. Don't keep these questions bottl­ to send resumes to companies. This year and went on to represent the United States. ed up inside of you - GO FIND OUT. He took it upon himself to change RWC Career Services is proud to have the On­ Want personal fnedom as well as economic One of the reasons you probably chose to Campus Recruiting Program include com­ Business Club to Deca. A5 of now Travers .C. freedom? Vote Libertarian! David Bergland for attend R.W is because of the small com- panies like IBM, Transcom Electronics, is the only member of Delta Epsilon but U.S. President in 1984. , munity, now go meet some ofits members. GTE, Arthur Young, National Security other club members are being evaluated. We are all here to assist you. There is a Agency and First Investors Corp. These Each business member must be accepted For more information send a self addressed workshop each spring presented by the companies are actively recruiting R.W.C. into Delta Epsilon. stamped envelope (BEFORE Oct . 1J,) Career Services Office entitled: "What students . If you want further information To achieve their goal, the business dub Should I Major In?" Plan on attending . In on conducting a job search, resumes and needs to concentrate on fund raisers. Last TO: David Bergland for President the meantime. drop by Career Services if cover letters dr interview skills, please come year they held the Valentines Dance which C /O Rich Gluck you have any questions about your major. was the largest dance ali year. They sold P.O. 80,76 by Career Services and we will help you in Bay Head, NJ 08742 your goals or the changes you are exper­ getting started. Valentine carnations, put on the Kiss-A­ iencing. W( are happy to announce the Career Toe dance and received the profits from There are a wide range of part-time jobs Interns for the 1984-85 school year. They the Odds-n-Ends store. available both in Bristol and nearby. They are Kathy Pickett, Megan O'Boyle, Cathy This year the club will repeat the 83/84 are open to all students at R.W.C. So if Gee and Jean Roberts, If you have any terms except that Travers predicts "a new HI - REMEMBER ME? I helped you repair you need some spending money, come over questions about careers, they will be happy line of products will be coming out in the your picture fram e on Thursday, September 27 to Career Services. to help you. Odds-a-Ends store." Travers plans to be (Impish) We never had true introductions. Do Sophomores and Juniors should begin Remember, it is never too late to start. selling products of utility instead of food you own a Scirocco? I'd like to see you again . Please leave a reply at the Messengeroffice. researching areas you might be interested in From all of us in Career Services, have a and cigarettes. Travers hopes that the new working after graduation. Consider a co- great year. products will attract more customers. "Freshmen are welcome to get involved in our club;' said Travers . 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Student Senate Bethlehem, NH - Ted Lochner of Spencerport,New York, explains to Laurie Moon Chauvin of the National Trust for " The Board of Tru stees will endorse the Histori c Preservation about his duties as a proposed Architect building," President Yankee Magazine Intern at the Rocks Rizzini at the senate meeting on Sept. 23 Estate in Bethlehem where he was working announced. This endorsement, however. for twelve weeks this summer. willonly take place when and if RWC is of­ The Historic Preservation major from tidally accredited for Architecture. Roger Williams College in Bristol, Rhode The accreditation board reviewed RWC Island. was assigned to help in preserving last semester. The school was not turned part of the estate for the Society for the down . but rather " put on hold," stated Preservation of New Hampshire Forests, Rizzini. This mean s that there is a chance whose headquarters are in Concord. New that the accreditation will come through. Hampshire, and who use this property as "I feel confident that we will be their base of operation for the northern. accredited," said Rizzini. part of the state. Lochner was one of 35 in­ Rizzini also spoke on the state of the col­ tern s associated with non-profit organiza­ lege. An estimated 682 new students tion s throughout New England, a program, entered RWC this fall . The current number for college students to help save our built . of full time students is estimated at 1,985 environment formulated through a part­ students. nership between the National Trust and RWC celebrates its 15th anniversary in Yankee Publishing Inc of Dublin , New Bristol this year. Upcoming events will be Hampshire . announced at a later date.

RWC Summer Conference Career Service Interns

Programs By Kate Lalli The Career Services Department recently By Pam Blais hired four career interns to work in the Roger Williams College, through the Career Services Office. The students are help of Rita Spero and her staff, bas been working on a cash or cred it basis until the using the campus facilities to raise money end of the school year. Each of the and lower tuition costs. students has been assigned a special proj ect Organizations such as the " Girl's to aid and expand the Career Services State", an elite group of females from all Department. over the state of Rhod e Island , stayed here Megan O'Boyie is responsible for the last summer for a six day conference. Dur­ Alumni Newslett er . wh ich will be ing those six days, the members of the distributed to all RWC's 1984 graduates ,- I group used the lecture halls for discussions, beginning in October. Cathy Gee is in the ca feteria for presentations and the dor­ charge of the office's IBM computer, a mitories for housing. sto rehouse of aU the Department's infor­ The usual organization pays twent y mation and paperwork. Jean Roberts' dollars a night for a single room and assignment is a Senior Survey, designed to twenty-five dollars a night for .a double gain information about the job market 1\ room. The group pays additional fees for form 1984 graduates; while Kathy Pickett coo rdinates all of the intern s, as well as do­ -1"'( ~ ClJT'" ~ H...ni),)G. S~ using the lecture halls, the cafeteria and AlL ~H'I(f, eur 1M, 'S'l'iI.L ~~ 1fIf SCl:'P£-7 other facilities. ing the Departments' advertising. Groups such as " Girl 's State" need quiet .According to director ofCareer Services. I' facilities which can sup ply materials needed Cmdy Vita, " The work of the interns has , All photographic to hold a conference. RWC fills those greatly aided the Department , making needs by rentin g out its resou rces. Thus, possible several projects which otherwise would not have gott en done." supplies , the conferences are a success. I• RWC has had over 50 conferences in the Darkroom last year and has carried on this tradition for many more years . Man y groups, such ~ equipment Jas the "Ocean State" Organization on [. alcoholism, have retu rned for the past six years. All Kodak ~ : " The value of this program is that it I spreads the college name", notes Spero. Paper & Chemicals Indeed, these conferences have drawn such ~ i famous people as Stephen King, who was here four years ago for a panel discussion called "Writers". During the discussion, authors spoke on their writing while artists CAMER~EW LENSE$~ : displayed their work in the Classroom Building. Thirty-five members of the " Cham­ fiRST fRIDAY EVERrMONTH ALSO i:pions' Choice" baton twirling club were training for the International Trials this USED EQUIPMENT summer. The baton twirlers were instructed 7tqUIDNECK t.;RANc;r by World Champion twirler Yolandi FILMS & SUPPLIEsID\ Castelanas and eight times National Grand MIDDLETOWN R.l BEST QUALITY FILM m Champion and one time World Cham pion Glen Bittenkinder. SQU1\RES,CONTRA DI1NCIN({fEhTURIN<; DEVELOPING AT BEST llil Since RWC is such a small schoo l, one may wonder how such prestigious people (~ ~ :- PRICES! find our college. Rita Spero has a Jist of GEISE IN THE EOC; 11,000 names of companies who frequently ~KERRY ~AbNI!SSION ~3S0 hold conferences and her department has CALLER ELKIN ~ . ,m..~w,..;l!t,,= pASSPORT PHOTOS sent them pictures and literature about 'RE(fINNERS WELCOME.ALL DANCES TN.uJrHl '-1 ar.-1I!".""fJU"WN.._1 WHILE U WAIT! RWC. YOUDONTNEEDAPARTNERPLEASf !{f!1=-:£,:,'. Most of the organizations make a follow 'BRI~ SOFT SOLE SHOEScSEPTEMBER 7,- i:;'~::"=::::.= up conference for the next year. " They 'DECEM~ER ~:, :'.':'~ ::~o::.,,;;,:,~~ *************** OCTOBER 5, NOVEMBER 2- • 7.,1>W__...... ~ love the facilities, the people , the staff", 433Hope Street JANUARY", ,FERRUARY l.MARCH I. l:;""'==-..:' ·· I states Spero. Profits from the conferences are expanding becau se RWC is making APRILS .MAY 3,JUNE1.FORINfDRMA- - itself known. As Spero suggests, " w ord of ~ TioN PHONE_-~1-8~9-G355'- ~ , 253-2348 mouth is a great way to do business". ..t. I• Womens Volleyball Soccer Team Fired tJP Clinton, broke all RWC scoring records By Stevens _\ --' last year. Not only was he named first team Builds Towards Victory The RWC soccer team set fire to past All District 5 and All Mayflower Con­ records by finishing with a 15-6-2 record ference first team but he was also named "Woman's volleyball is one of the few Returning as middle-blocker is Debbie last season. This is the best record in the Male Athlete of the Year by RWC. Last history of the team. They also won their new sports to be introduced in the last few Konuch, Roger Williams' Woman Athlete season Clinton was the first ever to gain years that has been significant in increasing of the year. She also made all-district and first ever playoff in the N.A.I.A. District 5 100 points in his career. Correira added the success of Roger Williams' College ali-state player of 1983. Captain Sally tour. "The way I see it, that record is going to Woman's athletic program," according to Mains returns and Kristen Thompson, a In addition, the Hawks captured their hold for a long time." Coach Joel Dearing. sophomore took over for Debbie Geiser. second Mayflower Conference Champion­ Some of the key players this season in­ One girl had team experience when the "THe girls are hardworking, dedicated ship in 3 years. Not only did the team win clude: Wil Castillo, a senior from Pleasant­ varsity program began in 1981. Their and talented," said Dearing, "and all are the.conference, but Bob Frye won Coach ville, New York; Rich Logue, a junior season ended with 1 win and 14 loses but working for the same goal, district cham­ of the Year. from Scituate, Massachusetts; and John This years tri-captains are Mike Patrie that did not shatter team enthusiasm . pions." They pride themselves in how far Gammon, a sophomore from Dallas, The next year Dearing recruited two set­ they've come in a short time. from Chicopee, Massachusetts, Steve paz­ Texas. ters, Sharon Castelli, a freshman, and Deb­ On October 27, Roger Williams' dar from Wethersfield, Connecticut, and The team has a bright season to look for­ bie Geiser. a junior. They helped the team Woman's Volleyball team will host the Mike Clinton from Glastonbury, Connec­ ward to according to Sports Information to a 3 win and 11 loss season. NAJA District Championship. Eight teams ticut. Patrie and Pazdar will be fullbacks Director Manny correira. "They should at will By 1983, the team had two years ex­ from New England will compete and the while Clinton be a forward. All 3 are least make the playoffs." perience and brought themselves to third winner has a chance for the National seniors. place in the division. According to Coach Championship. Dearing said, "he is look­ Dearing, "the team beginning this year is ing forward to ~ good season." playing at the level they ended with last RWC Loses Tennis year." Coach Sports Programs Continually By Maria ¥onadl Roger Williams College's men's tennis The athletic department will wait until coach, Phil Shanley, will not be returning after December to review applications for a for the Spring '85 season. He accepted a new coach. Their season willstart Spring of Developing at RWC head coach position for both men's and '85. women's tennis at Providence College. Shanley moved from a division three team By Stevens RWC staff he was the Assistant to the to a division one team. When RWC was first opened in 1969, Athletic Director. He and Tom Drennan, During his stay at RWC, he led the team the school started with only 4 varsity then Athletic Director, shared responsibil­ to winning the 1981 and 1982 NAJA sports. Now in 1984there is an overwhelm­ ity over the sports department. Many new District Five Championship two years in a ing 14. In 15 years many new sports have programs began forming said Massa. row. This enabled the team to go on and been added to the-roster of varsity sports "There were never any objections to the participate in the Nationals held in Kansas available at the college. programs I started." According to Massa, City. In 1972, when now Athletic Director it's not the prospective athlete's previous The team ended their Spring '84 season Hector Messa was added to the staff, he record or credentials but the interest they with a 4-5 overall record. Coach Joel Dear­ made many changes in the then current in­ show in the specific sport . "There's a cer­ ing said, "RWC is going to miss him but tramural sports program. "Due to en­ tain sense of caring which all the atheletes they are happy for him and hope that he is thusiasm and cooperation from faculty and show." happy. He also did a good job with the The Hawks students , our sports 'program is what it is Due to all the cooperation shown by the teaI11." today." student and faculty, the sports program has Many of the varsity teams have gone to benefited not only from the increasing the Nationals including basketball, hockey, number of varsity sports, but also by the cross country and tennis. AlI·of these teams brand new recreation building. were derived from the previous intramural As the Atheletic Director at RWC. teams. Massa also noted that although Massa's job includes supervising his staff, sports and education do go hand and hand seeing that the building is run properly and that a great deal of emphasis is placed on helping students. As Massa said, "When academics. your getting paid for a job you love to do, When Massa left his 22 year position it stops being a job." He also added, "If I from the Bristol Y.M.C .A. to join the can't help someone it really hurts me." . ,

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