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Student ~wspaper of Widener Vniversity Volume 50INumber 24 Friday, January 24, 1997 II II 19{5IVf£ TJ{IS Widener Gets Tough On Parking Go West

f£VITIOg{ By: Anthony Leone city council, it is a tow away zone" Staff Writer Eckard added. Young Man A select number of campus safety offi­ cers have been authorized by the city of Students and faculty who park illegal­ Cubit Heads for lyon 14th Street near MacMorland Chester to become "special officers." Center, consider yourself warned: They have been empowered to issue tick­ Western Michigan Oampu/lif. Campus Safety can now ticket anyone ets and deliver copies to the city police no illegally parked with the backing of the later than 12 hours after issuance. All city of Chester. payments of fines and costs issued by On December 19, 1996, the council campus safety will be paid to the city. Restraining boots for tires al so may be New Volunteer Program passed a resolution stating that campus safety officers have the same rights as a used. Widener will use the city's towing Page 4 police officer when it comes to legally services, if towing is needed. enforcing city and state statutes on park­ Eckard said that there are a limited Undergraduate of the Week ing and towing. Vice President of number of campus safety officers autho­ Page 3 Administration and Finance, David rized by law to issue city of Chester traf­ Eckard III, said that the parking problems fic citations for parking issues. However, have become a very unsafe issue over the campus safety is not permitted to write What's Up At Widener past few years because cars would park in tickets for moving violations. Page 7 no parking zones. Eckard said tha.t the issue isn't tickets, the issue is towing. He feels that it's nec­ One thing that worries Eckard is the essary to tow in order to send the message danger of the pedestrians crossing 14th that it is not only illegal, but unsafe to street bei ng struck by unsuspecting park on the section of 14th street in front motorists. Eckard says that the law states of MacMorland Center. He hopes that By: Dana Gubitosa Int.,tainm.nt that no parking is permitted on the north this will have a positive impact on the Sports Editor or south side of 14th Street and university and will ensure the highest MacMorland Center. "The law says, by level of safety on campus. Last Tuesday, head coach William Cubit made a career-altering decision for "Will Work For Sense" both his family and the football players of Page 3 Student Activities on the Move Widener. He accepted an offer to become the offensive coordinator at Western R.E.M. Review Michigan University where he will once again coach beside Gary Darnell, a for­ Page 4 mer assistant coach with Cubit at the University of Florida. Movie Reviews: It all began in 1975, when Cubit was Metro Page 5 hired to be in charge of receivers and run­ Evita Page 5 ningbacks at Swarthmore College. After only two seasons, Cubit was ready to take over as head coach at his alma mater, New Edition Concert Sharon Hill. He coached there for seven Page 5 seasons, where his record combined to 49-9-2. In 1983 he was named defensive backs coach at the University of Central Florida under head coach and former NFL coach SPON Lou Saban. After two years at this post, he accepted Martin County High Student Activities Secretary Jackie Drzymala in the New SAC Office School's offer of becoming head coach of By: Doug Ferguson ing room, reception area and full kitchen their Florida team. News Editor to meet the needs of all the busy student In 1989, head coach Galen Hall named Cubit his quarterback coach at the Changing of the Guard activities workers. Although they have While the majority of the student body changed locations, SAC maintains that University of Florida, which turned out to Page 8 was moving out for holiday break, some they will be as diligent in acquiring enter­ be a brief stint. Cubit once again packed students and faculty were moving to their tainment acts for the students to enjoy in up and moved when he was hired as run­ Athlete of the Week new home at Widener. With the renova­ their new home. Associate D.irector ningbacks coach at the University of Page 8 tions to MacMorland Center in full Sharon Heider says "Students just have to Akron. For his final move, Cubit traveled swing, Student Activities had to find a go that extra block for the entertainment in 1992 to a little-known team called the new location for all the important work that they want and deserve." Widener Pioneers to fill the shoes of head Super Bowl Preview coach BilI Manlove. The year before they do. Now the SAC office is located at After the renovations are complete to Page 8 1405 Melrose Ave, right across from the Cubit took over, the team had dropped MacMorland, Student Activities will Armory and just four houses straight up from ten MAC titles to a 3-7 record. transfer to their new, spacious and hi-tech Women's Basketball from the Student Health center. The Cubit turned that all around, however, office. Many of the student workers were by returning the Pioneers to their once Page 8 house is centrally located on campus and will move into their new spacious office looking forward to a change of scenery national prominence. He leaves Widener with a five year once the MacMorland renovations are and are very happy with their new work Swimming complete. record of 34-18-1, two MAC champi­ environment. Let's just hope that they Page 8 In place of the small, three room office onships . and two tries at the NCAA where SAC was previously located, they remain happy until Student Activities has Division III playoffs. He also leaves are now the new residents of a two story to move all their belongings again at the behind a legacy of molding seven All house. It comes with full bathroom, meet- end of the summer. confi1lUed Oil page 3 Page 2 THE DOME Friday, January 24 , 1997 EDITORIAL PAGE Editorial Question of the Week? "What is the worst thing a roomate has Fat Pig--Its our choice! ever done to you?" To be or not to be lazy, that is the question. How is it we give eighteen year olds the ri ght to have an abortion, go to war, or get married, yet have no decision as to whether Paul Nice Sr. Chip Giacchetto Jr. or not they take physical education classes (two of them, mind you)? For example, "Lucky Luciano wore my "Had sex on the bottom bunk take the student who has a Monday 9 a. m. gym class and then can't enroll in any class new boots with a bloody while I was trying to get that meets at that time on Wednesdays and Fridays. Scheduling becomes a tedious chore when faced with having to accommodate badminton, martial arts, social dance, ingrown toe nail" some winks" golf and squash. Now we're not saying that these acti vities are not important, but we're not here to earn a degree in badminton. What if we don't want to work out? Eva Jr. Herman Saunders Jr. May be we want to sit on the couch and eat Fritos--shouldn't that be our choice? With "Shannon locked me out of "Copied my freshman chem­ the exception of classes required for your major (which you get to choose), Widener my room when I was in the (which you chose) allows students to make their own schedules. lab word for word and we Widener is proud of the new fitness center, but they don't force anyone to use it. shower" both got zeros" Facilities are provided for those who want to walk on the treadmill for twenty minutes, but no one receives credits. Furthermore, since scheduling another class during the Megan Bregenzer Jr. Scott Murphy Sr. allotted phys. ed time slot, for instance, a Wednesday or Friday, is impossible, the class "Hung my underwear up and "Made whoopie on my bed should be worth the full three credits. What's with this.5 bull*#@! anyway? down the ceiling of the guys and cleaned up with my tee Speaking of bull*#@!, why doesn't the shuttle bus go down to Schwartz Center? The bus route includes the entire campus. Except Schwartz. The walk to the building floor and knocked on every- shirt" itself is in itself worth .5 credits. Also, athletes exercise everyday for several hours ones door" throughout their season, one more hour either way isn't going to make much of a dif­ Amy Gampico Jr. ference. And the people who opt to work-out everyday are going to do it whether they Robb Holman Sr. "Turned my alarm off before are required to or not. "Threw a security cone in my final" The bottom line is: we can't put squash on our resumes, and when we 're competing my face" for a job, the person with the best cha-cha. ain't gonna get it. So, until Widener offers Lou Hayner Sr. volleyball with Gabrielle Reece or Tom Cruise as instructors, shove over and pass the Fritos you fat pig. ' Chad Parmer So. "Disgraced my bedspread" "Used my toothbrush" Mark Sendek Sr. "Stole my mattress and hid it Brad McCarthy So. upstairs" "Peed in my shampoo bottle" Kevin Haney So. "Farted on my head when I Denise Rea Jr. was sleeping" "Scolded me about the air conditioner" Bob Maruvada Jr. "Pissed on my floor" Dave Quinn Sr. "Shaved an arrow in my BJ Boerner Jr. The Dome stomach hair, pointing "Caught me having 'alone down, and said I did it" Widener University ' time'" Box 1175 Chester, PA 19013 By: Christopher Rodolico (610) 499-4421

The Dome is published by the students of Widener University for Letters to the Editor the college community on Fridays during the academic year, except during final examinations and immediately following vacations. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily. coincide with those of To the Editor: the administration. It is Dome policy that unsigned letters to the edi­ tor will not be accepted. Mail subscription price is $15 per year. I fee l that many of the student body will agree with me that the dining room hours Postage paid by Chester, Pa. 19013. should be longer than they are. Many of us have jobs and do not get back until later, and also many of us pl ay sports and mi ss the dinner hours, I feel that the hours should be made longer and that we should be able to eat when we want. There should be a The Dome reserves the right not to publish all materials received and place on campus better than the Pioneer Panty where we can get food until all hours of no letters to the editor will be printed unless they are signed and con­ the night, because I will say that many of us get hungry after dinner and when we are tain a phone number. up late studying, Yes, the school will have to have the workers stay longer and it will mean that they Editors-in-'Chief: Brian Arcidiacono and Chris Mahan will have to pay them more, but we are here and should feel like we are at home. Al so I think that the workers may want more money for later hours, so I feel that this should Advertising Manager: Jen Harrison he put in front of President Bruce. I feel that we should start a petition and see if the school will agree with us and make the hours longer for the dining room. Eriwrtajnment Editor: Rob Tacey If this goes into effect, I think that many students will feel better and be able to study .', better. They also will not have to rush back from work and/or sports to get dinner. I also feel that school should look into getting Taco Bell or McDonald's to open up a little Features Editor: Ann Zembrzuski store for us in the MacMorland Center. That may also help the students who need to have News Editor:' Doug ,Ferguson dinner later than other students, This would probably be a good idea on a couple of levels. We would be able to e ~ t later and therefore accommodate our work and sports Sports 'Editor: 'Dana Gubitosa: ' schedules, and I do not see why Widener could not benefit financially. Taco Bell or McDonald's would like the business, and Widener would get half the profit. Staff WriterS: Chris DeAngelis, Kathh3en 'Gallagher, P.aul ' Ivanowski,' In conclusion I would like to say that I feel that this would be no problem for Anthony ,L,eone. ChriS RodC?licO; Lori Town~erlc.t ', Widener to look into. Many of the student body would love it and I think that it would • '1# • • •• • •••• : :. ,( • , • be a great success. So I hope that President Bruce looks into it and puts it in to affect Advisor: To be named '~tah ' undisclosed ·~in; ~~ftirne. : as soon as possible. Due to the construction of the MacMorland Center I feel that this .. ' ' .. ' '. , .. " "" . . ", .," . ~; ,( would be a good time to think about putting in the Taco Bell or McDonald's. The tuition is high and I think they can use some for it to make the student feel better and .',. , / be able to see where their money is going. Tf1e Dome dOes !lot ehdol'Sff any :adv~rtise( or,aceeptresponsibility for' claims or action~ ,made ~yttle adve~e~ ~ :," .. ' .':,' , Caroline D. Carton Friday, January 24 , 1997 THE DOME Page 3 WIDENER

VViD 'N"ork1or Sense - ._u

1 By: Chris DeAngelis part-time job to do it. Being a Criminal teers. There was my answer, work for free out as a possible candidate. It went like Staff Writer Justice major, I decided to look into the at a government agency. this: FBI's honors internship program. But alas, that too would not work. The "Since this is an entry level position, We live in a backwards world. It paid government pay scale for the FBI office in Philadelphia: "Sorry. we the pay will not be substantial. What type Nothing on this planet makes sense. I three months you work. All you needed don't need any volunteers." The Secret of salary are you looking for Mr. came to this conclusion over the last few were good grades and a few letters of rec­ Service office in Wilmington: "NO, we DeAngelis ?" months while trying to obtain an intern­ ommendation. Perfect. I found out, don't do that.' Excuse me. did I mention "None.''' ship position to fulfiII my graduation though, that those three months were that I would be doing this for free? "I'm sorry. what?" requirements. June, July and August. Since I would like Time to break out the phone book. I "None. I would like to do this for noth­ Let me explain how nothing in our to graduate without a walk-through in went down the listings for federal offices ing as long as I can use this as my college internship. " lives makes any sense. Comedians point May, I started to think of alternatives. in Wilmington ( I live in Delaware) and "OK •. ... um , we'll call you. Thanks for out things like this aII the time. Why do I have also been thinking about law heard "no. nope and sorry" almost every your time Mr. DeAngelis. Bye. " we drive on a parkway and park on a dri­ school. So I applied at some law offices time. Except for the one time I was asked not to call again because, "We don't have They stiII haven't called. veway? Why do hot dog rolls come in that had posted things in the CAPS office. time for games." Since Widener "does not find a place­ packs of eight, but hot dogs in packs of I heard everything from "We were look­ Maybe I stuttered. I will work. For ment for you [or help] when you register ten? Why are there Braille numbers at a ing for someone who is definitely going you. For free. F-R-E-E. 15-20 hours a for your internship" I am all but screwed. drive-thru MAC machine? Etc. to law school" to "The position has week for three months ..AII you have to It's now late January and if I don't find Other things that do not make sense already been filled." do is fill out a paper or two. one in the next few days, I won't have are British humor and microwave instruc­ It was December and I was getting I started to apply for jobs listed in the enough time in the semester to complete tions for Minute Rice. Is there actually desperate. So I decided to sacrifice my newspaper with the intent on telling them the required hours. someone who craves rice so bad that they lifestyle of eating three times. a day and I was the best candidate because I would With all the backwardness in this need it ready in six nano-seconds? having wann clothes. I ditched the idea of work for nothing. If that isn't the most world, one thing is certain. Everything What does this have to do with me getting paid. I would offer my services perfect reason to hire someone, what is? definitely goes in cycles. The one thing finding an internships? In perhaps one of for free and suck it up so that I could This was sure to get me at least one job. that I wanted to avoid, which started this the most astounding revelations about graduate on time. Wrong. I even had people tell me. "We're whole thing, has now come back into the not looking to hire anyone for free." this twisted society, I came to find out I went back to the FBI. My alternative picture. No one seems to understand the Pardon me? that no one wants to hire you for free. to law school is the Secr~t Service. so I - \yord "free" anymore, so I must now I had an interview where I am positive It began last October. I started by look­ decided that any federal internship would that the moment I was asked my salary become familiar with the phrase, "Walk­ ing for. an internship that would pay me be beneficial. I also found out that some preference was the moment I was ruled through graduation." because I would be taking time out of my government offices take. student vol un-

Undergraduate of the Weeki 1 Cubit Heads West ·1

continued from page 1 According to the January 9, 1997 edi­ tion of the Delaware County Daily Times, In talking with Parker about Widener Americans. Cubit had nothing but flattering things to and her feelings as graduation approach­ President Robert Bruce rep0rted in an say about his experience as a Pioneer. "I es, she is confident. She feels that with official statement, "During his five years can't say enough about all the support I the education she received at Widener, at the university, Bill reestablished the received from the administration ...Next her future is wide open. She has no Widener football program to conference to the players who came through here and doubts that she will get a good job and go and national prominence. We wish him my staff, I'll never forget their kindness." far in whatever field or career path she much success in his new endeavor." Cubit also admitted that this last career chooses. Parker also enjoyed the small Later, he commented, "He vowed to turn change is the toughest. "This one really size of Widener because with smaller things around and he delivered. We're hurts. No matter how you look at it, it 's classes she was able to have free use of certainly going to miss him and all he did tough to say goodbye to 130 kids ... No technical equipment such as cameras and for the football program and the universi­ matter where I go, I will always remem­ studio time, which enabled creativity to ty." ber their unselfish efforts." flow. Parker hopes to get a job working for the news and someday open up her own production studio. I asked Parker if she had any final thoughts or words about the past four Staff Writer years of college. She replied, "I never thought 1 would find my calling in life. Jill Parker, a senior communications Coming into Widener as an exploratory major at Widener University, is the studies major gave me the opportunity to undergraduate of the week. Parker, who test the waters. Choosing communica­ is concentrating in the area of Multi­ tions as a major was a way for me to Media Production, will be graduating in expand my creativity. 1 love my craft and May with a grade point average of 3.7 in in thi s ever-changing field, 1 look at every her major. project 1 take on as a learning experi­ Parker is an active member in her ence." school and community life. Along with working part-time at Strawbridge's and SPRING BREAK TRIPS keeping up with the ever changi ng tech­ ANSWERS nol ogy in her field, Parker still find s time Cancun, Bahamas, Jamaica & to interact with fri end s and fa mil y. She feels it is important to take time fo r social Florida interacti on because it helps relieve the everyday stress of work and academics. Park er is very kn owledgeable in the Best Prices, Best Parties, operati on of her eq uipment and over the past two years has made two documen­ GROUP DISCOUNTS tari es and one narrati ve. She has gained experience in her field while working as a fl oor manager for "I n The Groove" and Space is limited, for free brochure "Grov in' Kids," two dance shows for teenagers and chil dren. Now Parker is CALL TODAY 1-800-959-4Sun wo rking as a Public Affairs In tcrn at WPY I Channel 6, two days a wce k. Page 4 THE DOME Friday, January 24 , 1997 ENTERTAINMENT

I New Volunteer Program in the Works I

By: Ann Zembrzuski tions who need help. She has already Features Editor been approached ,by several organiza­ ti ons, induding: the Salvation Army and There is a new program in the works Delco Blindside Center. this semester for students who want to do Dipti is currently organizing a week­ volunteer work. Volunteer programs are end event, such as a 'walk-a-thon,' in no strangers to this campus. Many frater­ which a Widener group will participate. nities and sororities, as well as other This event is tentatively schedul ed to take clubs and org anizations, do volunteer place during National Volunteer Week work. So why then do we need another (April 13-19). Also, there is hope of an one? Well, many students just are nOL 'Alternative Spring Break.' This would able to attend the volunteer sessions pre­ DIRECT SALES mean giving up a fabulous vacation in a planned by these organizations. So ... this very warm and sunny location to help the Enrn,ng pc:e:n;I;;1 ;5 $60K u plO S114Klyea r new program offers these students more community, such as a 'build a home for RETAIL SALES REPRESENTATIVES of an 'at your convenience' volunteer the homeless' organization. Full rimo can E);:1f1l $' 8t< bas,-' I COrTl inISSI O", 'Ni t~ l ea~nin g poLenl ;a) or schedule. Basically the students set their These are all very noteworthy goals, S24K to S~~ B Ki yea r own hours. P.eta:1 experience. preferably in the e l ec tr c n ; ~5 inc ustry is n ; ;J h ~ y {1 esired but Dipti cannot achieve them alone. She PaId :f( ~ i n ~ ng is provided The volunteer coordinator for this new Ec"li ') exc ellent bcncWs organization (no name as of yet) is Dipti needs help! If you are interested in doing TELEMARKETING volunteer work, you can contact Dipti at ~.1; nimurr: S 1 O/ hour for full time v\lith potential for 8eJcJ :tional C0I11 - Patel, a HumanitiesfElementary: Early pensnti on Childhood Education Major ('98), who her office--499-44 I I or visit the Calion new a n d oxi sti ng custo r-r.C f S ( 0 introduce new p r oducts Volunteer Fair on Monday January 27 Rnd services worked for the YWCA for the past three Receive paid Lrainin~J years here at Widener. Dipti will serve as and talk with her in person. The event Hnve some telemarkellnH expe!lcnc:e will take place between II am and I pm in Part t irne posit.ons available the Iiason between the students who want the lobby of MacMorland Center. Led ' " r!ror E' a bo .:t '..;$ 81 our: to do volunteer work and the organiza- COLLEGE NIGHT at our store in the King of Prussia Mall Tuesday, January 28, 1997 4pm to 7pm I WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE??? I REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED

By: Ann ZemDrzusKl. . . If you cannot attend our College Night, then forward your resume to Comcast Metrophone. Human Resources/eN 1-28, Valley Forge Corporate Center, 1015 Features Editor South Trooper Ad .• Norristown, PA 19403, fax: (610) 650-9210_ Job Hotline: 1-800-804-4063. web site: http://comcastmetrophone.com. Equal Opportu­ nity Employer. SmOke-free environment. OK, you've made it abundantly clear that you don't like the Melrose Place col­ umn. Well. you got your wish ... it's gone! Still , the que!:i tion remains: Do you like the idea of a TV show update? If so, what shows do you want to see? If not, what C:OIVIC:A.~ DO you want to see? ;'~#:;'.'" --··' METROPHONE We at The Dome want to know what you think. Drop a note off at our office in <------MacMorland Center, or call us at extension 442 1. We want to hear from you!!! Review R.E.M. Road Movie ~ By: Rob Tacey Entertainment Editor

At the beginning of Road Movie, R.E.M. take the stage in a very subdued !t'" manner. Unfortunately, they carry them­ ~~ selves in the same way through most of this concert video. Taken from their final stop on 1995's Monster Tour, nicknamed the "Tragical Mystery Tour", it docu­ .,.. ments a very weary and tired band. Considering the many hospital visits the ~~d band endured, drummer 's brain aneurysm, bassist ' stomach. and 's hernia problems, it's not surprising they're so tired. All things considered. it is still a good effort. ~~ R.E.M. 's Michael Stipe On Stage The band opens up the show with plloto courtesy Wamer Bros Records three straight tracks from 1994's Monster, "I Took Your Name," "What's the see? The band's greatest hits, which real­ ~~ Frequency, Kenneth?" and "Crush With ly get the crowd moving. The crowd liter­ When: Saturday, February 15,1997 Eyeliner." From this point it seems like ally screams at once to the opening beats .,.. this is going to be an all Monster tour, but of "." An even Where: Wade's Irish Pub things get better. stronger audience reaction welcomes a Time: 9:00 till 2:00 R.E.M.'s latest effort, New Adventures rare performance of "The One I Love," In Hi-fl, was written primarily on the road which wasn't performed many times dur­ .,.~ Price: $10 during this tour. What may be the best ing the tour. After finally getting the Includes cover, DJ, prizes, and part of the video is the fact that of the crowd going. the band throws in two of songs which ended up on that album are Monster's weakest tracks. "Strange .,.~ beverages! ! ! ! previewed here. "The Wake-Up Bomb," Currencies" and "Tongue." It seems as if Tickets on sale at the SAC Office. "Undertow" and "Binky the Doormat" all they were trying to squeeze as many' appear in slightly different forms. tracks off the album as they could. even SAC is now located at 1405 Melrose. Another track. "Revolution." which was in awkward places. . deleted from Monster and absent on ... Hi­ The second half of the concert takes a ~~ fl is also performed. Lyrically, it is not turn for the better. "Man On the Moon" .-...p~~ one of Stipe's best efforts and may be rocks louder than the recorded version, why it has never been issued on an with the crowd singing along to the cho­ ~~.~~ album. rus. The biggest highlight of the show is What do all concert crowds come to continued on page 6 Friday, January 24 , 1997 THE DOME Page 5 WIDENER

~~ ~ IMOVie Review: UJ4r·JlIJ~tI'Jr 6nrill!rm.. ~ ~ ,Metro ~ By: Doug Ferguson When he is saddled with a new partner ~ News Editor (Rappaport ), hi s skills are put to the test 1\\\ J.a!tm iUln ~ when a murderous jewel thief (Wincott ) Starring: Eddie Murphy, Michae l tries to hold a group of shoppers hostage. ~ Rappaport and Michael Wincott Getting to the end is a roller coaster ride ... : ~ Running Time: 2 hours with a car chase that rivals th at of last ~ Rated: R for violence and language year's ac ti on extravaganza The Rock, ~ although not quite as destructi ve. ~ Eddie , Murphy made a career come­ Overall, the film is somewhat fresh ~ back with thi s summer's comedy hit Th e and original. The only pro blem is that th e ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS!!! Nutty Professor and now he has proven plot tends to drag on just a little as th e cli­ ~ that he can once again star in a good max approaches. Murphy is in top form Each year the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the oldest and ~ acti on comedy, without having a titl e like as action hero!comedian, and Michael largest national honor society that recognizes and promotes superi­ ~ Beverly Hills Cop 4. In thi s season of Rappaport does a pretty good job of play­ or scholarship in all academic disciplines, awards competitive fel­ ~ Oscar contenders and movies that have ing a top notch SWAT team member. The lowships worth $7000 for first year graduate or professional study been on the shelf so long you can actual­ villain, Mi chael Wincott, I feel is just to 50 outstanding undergraduate students. Thirty students are also ~ ly see the dusty film on the screen, Metro playing the same character he did in Th e honored with honorable mentions worth $1000. The Widener ~ stands alone as an action movie. It also Crow two years ago. So if you want to University Chapter of PKP, along with other local chapters, are eli­ ~ has a great deal of comedy to keep you get away from it all for two hours and for­ gible to submit the name and credentials from ONE outstanding ~ entertained, while also dazzling your eyes get about life, take a ride on the Metro. undergraduate student to this national competition. ~ with some terrific stunts. Not to be confused with the other Metro located in the basement of Howell hall. If you are planning to attend graduate or professional school next Murphy stars as San Francisco's top ~ police negotiator who has a perfect streak academic year, and you possess an excellent academic record and ~ when it comes to hostage situations. Review:*** out of **** are currently a member of Phi Kappa Phi or have a good chance of ~ becoming a member* by the Honors Convocation in March 1997, ~ you are eligible to submit an application to your local chapter for ~ IMOVie Review:- .­ consideration. Forms can· be obtained from Dr. Joseph Edgette, ~ Secretary-Treasurer, who is located in Kapelski Hall, Room 239, or Evita by calling him at 499-4241 . ~ All parts of the application package must be completed by January ~ By: Ann Zembrzuski of life in the 'Big City(Buenos Aires).' Features Editor She wants to be a star and does 'every­ 31 for submission to Dr. Edgette. Only one student will be nomi­ ~ thing' to achieve that goal. When she nated by the Widener University Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. The ~ Starring: Madonna, Antonio Banderas finally becomes 'someone,' she fall s in final decision will be based on academic excellence, leadership and ~ and Jonathan Pryce love with Juan Peron (Pryce), a General service both on the campus and in the community, graduate ~ Director: Alan Parker in the Argentine army, They soon lllarry prospects, your personal . statement, and faculty recommendations. ~ Music : Sir Andrew Ll oyd Webber and with Ev it a by hi s side, he was soon Winners will be announced in early April. ~ Lyrics: Tim Rice elected the President of Argentina. Upon If you have any questi ons regarding this announcement , please con­ ~ Running Time: Approx. 2 hours 15 min. hi s election, Eva becallle th e voi ce or the tact th e Chapter President, Dr. Kathleen Hornberger, Science ~ people, bringing them all or the necessi­ Division, Kirkbride Hall (499-4016). I never thought that I would see th e ti es that she grew up without. * Members are chosen among the top 10% of the grad uating class ~ day when Holl ywood would bring musi­ Antoni o Banderas slars as Che' , the ~ cals back to the big screen. I certainly narrator of the fi lm . He is in EVERY 12l.12l never imag ined that the first one would scene and sings about 80% of the score. be an Andrew Lloyd Webber show. So Hi s perform ance absolutely blew me when Evita hit the screen, I knew it away! I really didn' t know he had th at would be great. I was NOT di sappointed! much talent! New 'Edition Reunion Tour Hits Philly My first comment is : Who knew The film is excellent, especially if you Madonna could act? The next is: Who are a fan of musical theater. knew that Antonio Banderas could sing? By: Chris DeAngelis montage of their old videos shown on My third is: Who knew these two could NOTE TO THE FILM GOER: The Staff Writer three screens above the stage. Hearing blend their talents and breathe new life ENTIRE score is sun g, thus the term and seeing those old videos set the crowd into an old favorite? Certainly not I! 'musical! ' This is THE biggest complaint I have been to many concerts and none off. From then on it was a non-stop ride Madonna, in the title role of Evita, about th e- film . So, now you will not be of them have ever started on time. But on through the worlds of Ronnie, Bobby, portrays Eva Duarte, a young girl from a di sappoi nted when you only hear 5 Sunday, New Edition brought along 702, Ricky, Mike, Ralph and Johnny. poor town in South America who dreams words spoken I Blackstreet and Keith Sweat to help kick As they descended down Roman off their Home Again reunion tour. Not columns, they did a few songs from their only was the concert on time, it even reunion album Home Again. Johnny Gill started a few minutes early. then exi ted as the original five members I arrived at the CoreStates Center for did some of their early hits like "Candy the 7:30 show at about 7:40, only to find Girl" and "Count Me Oul." that I had mi ssed the first act, 702. I did­ Then it was showcase time. The four n't miss much. It was a two song set that branches of New Edition took turns doing las ted all of eight minutes. their own thing. First up was Bobby After a brief intermission, Bl ackstreet Brown, the Dennis Rodman and self-pro­ (A.K.A. the Menuedo of R&B) came out claimed leader of the group. ' to screams of wild female fans. They did He did a few of his solo hits like "My an average set of about fiv e songs, clos­ Perogative" and "Getaway," while he ing with their over-played hit song "No stripped down to his tighty-whities. Programmers Diggity." Between Brown, Blackstreet, and Sweat Programmer/Analysts Up next was Keith Sweat who could­ taking off their clothes and undulating Technical Writers n't quite keep the crowd going at the level around the stage, I thought I had gone to Implementation Consultants Blackstreet had. Only when he did a med­ a Chippendale's bar. Brown also coerced ley of his most famous songs did the his wife, Whitney Houston, to come on crowd finally get into it. As he closed stage with their young daughter. In order to be considered. you must have your resume in at Career with his most current hit "Twisted," it was Next was Bell Biv DeVoe. They were Advising & Planning Services by: hard to tell if the crowd was excited for by far the most energizing as the crowd Monday, January 27 the song, or because they knew he was sang along to their hits "Poison" and "Do closing and New Edition was about to Me." Ralph Tresvant only did his one appear. popular song, "Sensitivity." The show http://www.smed.com About an hour went by before the then hit a brick wall as Gill did some of ~v~ stage was finally ready for New Edition. his songs, among them was "My, My, Dive'se P"";lp.c:;ives . E qu~1 OPPOltuflity. Mfirmatiw Art;or' Their appearance was preceeded by a My." His over-exaggerated performance continued on page 6

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continued from page 5 was probably the only low point of the concert. The crowd then got back into it when all the members came out and finished by doing some of their old favorites like "Mr. Telephone Man" and "Can You Stand The Rain?" followed by a few more cuts from their current album and con­ cluding with "Home Again. " For almost two hours New Edition gave their fans everything they wanted to see and hear. The mixture of old favorites and new hits showed that New Edition definitely knows how their fans like their Just in CaSe reunions served. IR.E.M. Road Movie I continued from page 4 not even a popular song, "", from 1991's Out Of Time, is performed with Stipe pleading the chorus you deCide to buy of "I need this/ I need this". 's guitar solo at the end adds even more to a very emotional song. Two surprise songs do pop up toward the end of the set. "Orange Crush" is dug out the vaults, and a moving version of Automatic ~or the People's closing track, "" is also present. The band closes the first set the books with an energized version of "Star '69". The band returns with the somber' tribute, "Let Me In". Mills takes over on guitar for this song, allowing Buck to try his hand · at a very' small organ. Whether they wanted to or not, t~e band churns out yet another performance of "". The show closes thiS Semester. with (surprise, surprise) "It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine). All four seem to let loose on this one, as does the audience, leaving the stage in disarray. There is also a sense that they enjoy performing, but are glad this tour is over. Road Movie is only really a must for KE.M. fans, the casual listener should just pick up one of their discs. The cam­ era works is a bit jerky and shaky to give it that independentlMTV film maker look. It also can provide for a headache upon repeat viewing. Road Movie may not be the best concert video in the world, but it documents another strange phase in the saga that is R.E.M. Swimming c01ltinued from page 8 500 yard freestyle to finish with a time of VISA" 5:44.15 . The final score in the men 's meet was Widener liS-Drew 95. Next week the Pioneers travel all the way to Lycoming for another step on the 1.4000' \ ' ... It, ~~~. -. _. . ~n<'l~ 1.... .':iI., ~., I a ~ . . road to Middle Atlantic Conference 0# ~\UJ~ ~~ . ~.. ~ ~ +'~ ~Jk .."" ': . Championships in February. Although some of the team members are coming otf injuries, most are confident that the :;J~::~~. ~:;;:!X. bad times ·are behind and there are noth­ , . in g but good times ahead. Coach Bob Pi Olli is looking forw ard to the remaining seven meets of the season and has noth­ ing but hi gh hopes fo r the next month of competiti on. Best of luck to both teams. It'S everyvvhere Attention All Students! you want to 'be. FREE Money is c urrently available f or College Students Nationwide. Over $6 Billion in ai d i s now avai l a ble f r o m p ri va t e sector g r ant s & scholarshi ps. A ll stude n ts a re e ligible t o receive s o me sort of a i d r ega r dless o f grades , income : or p a r e n t ' s income . Let us h e lp y ou. Stude nt F i nancial S e rvices 1-800-263-6495 ext. F52761

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...., Page 8 THE DOME Friday, January 24 , 1997 WIDENER Changing of the Guard Widener Athlete of the Week Swimming Drops By: Dana Gubitosa High School in Florida. Sports Editor "Widener is fortunate to have an indi- vidual with the necessary football experi­ Drew University Widener will be experiencing a dose ence and human qualifications on its staff By: Doug Ferguson of new blood in the Athletics Department to assume the leadership of the program," News Editor coaching staff in the next year. Stephanie said University President Robert Bruce. Voss-McGuinness started the trend this According to the January 15, 1997 Coming off holiday training in Palm past fall season when she took the reins of issue of the Deleware County Times, Beach, Florida, the Widener swim teams the Women's Soccer team from the Zwaan stated "This makes everything traveled to Madison, New Jersey to meet departing Kelly Sack. worthwhile .. .I hope to continue the tradi­ division rival Drew University last Following in McGuinness's footsteps, tion of success. I'm hoping it will be an Saturday. Both the men's and women's the baseball and football teams will now easy transition and I am looking forward teams were facing stiff competition from be led by different faces in their upcom­ to the new challenge." Drew, who has an excellent combination ing seasons. With the acceptance of the head foot­ of the right swimmers in the right events . . The departure of head football coach ball coaching job, Zwaan had to hand off Since this was the first meet of the very Mike Hart William Cubit for Westt;rn Michigan his own torch, being head coach of the important second half of the season, both University leaves very big coaching baseball team. Widener and Drew were expecting great By: Dana Gubitosa shoes to fill . William Zwann, the former Sean Matkowski, a Brookhaven resi­ things from their numerous athletes and Sports Editor baseball coach, is ready, willing and able dent and 1993 Widener graduate, will both were hoping for a victory. to step into those shoes. Zwaan has been take over for Zwaan as head coach. The Women's portion of the meet Mike Hart, this week's Athlete of the with the University since 1992, serving as Matkowski, who now works in the started off with a bang, when the Widener Week, is no stranger to physical injuries. admissions office, was a four year letter the defensive coordinator. team of Nurek, Kelley, Boback and As a hockey pl ayer since 5th grade, Hart winner and was co-captain as a junior and Prior to coaching, Zwaan played for Bandura winning the 400 medley relay. has survived his share of bumps and senior. He was the starting third baseman the University of Deleware, alongside Sophomore Kate Boback continued to bruises. However, his most recent injury for three years and ranked in the top lOin Cubit in 1979, where he was a quarter­ dominate with a four second drop in the kept him from playing hockey for four hitting in the MAC conference as a back and led their team to a 1974 NCAA 200 yard butterfly. Leann Nurek won the months. junior. Division II National Championship. Widener's new baseball coach is antic­ 200 yard backstroke with a time of Last September, Hart was playing on a His coaching experience includes ipating an interesting season. "We have 2: 18.65 and dropped two seconds in her Junior Team in New York called the stints at Monsignor Bonner, the talent...and a great bunch of players. I 100 yard freeestyle, with a time of 58.61. Warwick Generals . He was checked University of Cincinnati, the Merchant look forward to an exciting and challeng­ Noella Watt dropped five seconds in her from behind and fell wrong on the ice. Marine Academy and the Martin County ing year." 200 yard breastroke with a time of Hart broke his foot, and suffered recuper­ 2:49.31 and Susan Ford won the 100 yard ation time for the injury. freestyle with a time of 59. 17. The fi nal The center finally returned ready to go Thna and Cheese score in the women's meet was Drew last Sunday, when his team faced off 124-Widener 76. against Bucknell. Although the team lost By: Chris DeAngelis everything is on the line. On the Men's team, Sophomore swim­ (7-3), Hart, who last year was 5th in the Staff Writer The Packers have seen an improve­ ming sensation Mike Coughlin came league for scoring, was happy to be back ment in Edgar Bennett and Dorsy Levins back after a semester hiatus to win the 50 on the ice and playing through his entire This Sunday is Super Bowl XXXI. throughout the season, but unless one of and 100 yard freestyle and helped the shi ft. The Green Bay Packers will take on the them turns into the next Joe Morris, it team of Emmett, Gadzinzki, Bachman Widener's hockey team plays their New England Patriots in . the New won't be their time to shine. and Coughlin win the men's 400 medley home games at the University of Orleans' Superdome to find out who will Wide Receiver- At the beginning of relay. In addition to helping his relay Pennsylvania, on 31 st and Chestnut. be crowned world champs. But, there are the season anyone in their right mind win, Jeff Bachman dropped ten seconds Their record, 1-3 , will improve by one if a few side is~ues that have caught some would have said Green Bay has the talent in his 500 freestyle with a time of the team defeats Shippensburg away on attention. here. It's now the end of the season and 5 :2 1.92. Senior captain Brian Follett Saturday, January 25. 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