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• j Hi Beacon in The I MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2000 William Paterson University • Volume 66 No. 18 http://euphratwpunj.edu/beacon FREE 1 Confusion surrounds dual, Fatal dorm fire strikes Srton Hall separate police incidents Prompts WPU to evaluate camps fire safety Beacon clarifies suspension report By Ryan Caiazzo I By Ryan Caiazzo University and The Beacon. News Editor News Editor . , The, second police incident I responsible for the suspension of Students and faculty at William I The Passaic County Prosecutor's three police officers may have Paterson University reacted with Office and William Paterson involved a visitor who was struck disbelief, concern and fear over the I University are investigating two in the face by police after resisting early morning fire at Seton Hall separate incidents involving alle- "arrest. The Beacon is searching for University on Wednesday, Jan. 19. gations that university police offi- individuals who may have infor- The fire killed three students and cers used excessive force on two mation regarding such an incident. injured more than 50 others, some separate occasions involving two (Confidential news tips can be with life threatening burns. •I separate individuals. emailed • "to Dr. Arnold Speert, President of I The Beacon reported on Jan. 18 in ''[email protected]"). WPU, said, "The tragedy is devas- an article entitled "Three While both incidents are still tating. My heart goes out to the University Police ". Officers under investigation, no details families of the students involved Suspended" that three university have been released by the and to the Seton Hall community. police officers were suspended University, the Passaic County Communities are very fragile." without pay following a complaint Prosecutor's Office or the State Speert told The Beacon that the filed by Shariff Pasha, a junior psy- Attorney General's Office. university is concerned about fire chology major, regarding a dispute Stuart Goldstein, Associate Vice safety at WPU. "We can never be 1 over an illegally parked car in the President for Institutional too safe. We are doing a complete ph> by Laurie Koba/The Beacon i Heritage apartment complex on Advancement, confirmed that review (of fire safety) on campus," Fire alarm horn and strobe devices (pured above) are often campus. three officers were suspended for a he continued. ignored by some resident students at \Iiam Paterson University. Following publication of the "police matter" not related to According to AP wire reports, Some students complain that there aroo many false alarms, and article, it was learned that the three Pasha's incident. Personnel hear- the fire began around 4:30 a.m. on as a result neglect to leave their dormvhen the alarm Sounds, unnamed police officers were sus- ings involving the three police offi- the third floor of Boland Hall, a cers are ongoing. dorm that houses 600 freshmen. many students disregarding fire rids, adding to chaos and disori- pended as a result of an unrelated alarm activations. The building The Pasha incident is being enion for students. incident to the situation involving Although fire alarms reportedly did not have an automatic fire investigated internally by WPU her shldents were reported to Pasha, where accusations of mis- went off7 some students did not sprinkler, system, and the fire Dean of Student Development ha jumped from windows and treatment are alleged. leave the building until as late as quickly spread throughout the dor- Robert Ariosto. No police officers Hesheets into ropes hoping to Confusion of the two incidents- 6:45 a.m. The Star Ledger reported mitory. that the dormitory has had 18 false derived due to a lack of specific Thick, black smoke filled the cor- confirmation between the see BE A CON page 13 alarms since the fall, resulting in see WPU page 4 Alan Dershowitz scheduled to Heritage Hall residents hot over no heat } after radiator explodes in apartment lecture at William aterson By Laurie Quinlan report water dripping from their unaffected by the' water but Lawyer defended U. Simpson Staff Writer ' ceiling. Poletto immediately Carnathan was not so fortunate. Alan Dershowitz, lawyer> pro- Wiim Paterson students; and called maintenance to tend to the . "All of the clothes on top of fessor, author and civil libertarian, $12for students from other As resident students brave the . problem. Maintenance workers [Carnathan's] bed were saturat- will speak at William Paterson schls. The lecture begins at 8:00 viciously cold weather conditions were called in and cleaned up the ed," Pairo said. "Everything was University in Wayne as the 20th p.nn Shea Center on campus. to go to class, the one thing they leakage in the room beneath soaking wet. We isolated the anniversary season of A Harvard Law can look forward to is coming Carnathan then keyed into valves and turned off the water." the Distinguished School professor, home to a warm, cozy room. Carnathan's room to find the According to Pairo, they used a Lecturer Series con- Dershowitz has been Wrong! source of the leak. wet vacuum on Carnathan's floor . tinues on January 28. praised as one of the I Senior Robert Carnathan, a resi- "We went up to (the room with to soak up the water and then pro- His lecture is entitled nation's foremost I dent of Heritage Hall, was any- the leak) and got Residence Life to ceeded downstairs to do the^ame. "The Constitution civil libertarians and thing but cozy this week as his open the room above. We found Carnathan came back to campus and Our Modern defenders of individ- room was without heat for four out that the new heater system at 11:30 a.m. and allegedly found Justice System." ual rights. his floor still covered with water. days due to a radiator exploding had frozen and a coil cracked," A limited number Dershowitz's most in his apartment on Monday said Auggie Pairo, Supervisor of "I went up to my room and of single tickets may recent book, : "Just morning. Building Repairs, found out that pretty much every- be available at the Revenge," is a novel Carnathan's holiday weekend The cracked coil caused a pipe thing was soaking wet - the car- Shea Center Box about a Holocaust was cut short when he received a to burst, sending hot water shoot- pets, posters, papers, books, bed- Office for the lecture. survivor who seeks phone call at 10:30 a.m. on ing all over Caranthan's room. ding and a box of t-shirts we were For ticket availability; vengeance on the Monday from Joe Poletto, Carnathan and his roommate, selling to raise money for the and to purchase single tickets, Na responsible for killing his Resident Director on duty, saying Anthony Roberto, were not pre- hockey team." • please call the box office at 720- fary during World War 11. that his room "suffered major sent. Both could have been seri- , Although Roberto's belongings 2371 between 10 a.m. and, 5 p.m.; Anher recent book,. "Sexual water damage." ously injured as steaming water were hardly affected, he was not prices are $23 standard;*$21 for Marthyism," reflects on the Apparently the residents below sprayed the bedroom. pleased with his living conditions. senior citizens, William Paterson Carnathan phoned Poletto to Roberto's bed was surprisingly faculty, staff and alumni; $8 for see RESIDENT page 3 ee DERSHOWITZ page 12
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"Since theSeton Hall fire, do you really feel children.- And there is certainly no Years later, Jon met Michael at a absence of love, learning "or play fraternity rush party at Glassboro safe in your dorm at WPU?" that make families interactive State College in the early 8O's. units. "From an early age, you are told With a four-year-old, a three- to find your other half-your soul "No, not really because we have no sprinkler system. year-old and a 17-year-old,' the mate. My soul mate turned out to People are hesitant as is to go outside during afire Galluccio's have their hands full be a guy," said Jon. making sure lunches are packed, "When I met Jon and it was seri- " drill, so why would they go out if there was an actual homework is done arid bedtime ops, I knew that I would have to fire if they aren't even near it?" stories are read. Even the morning give up everything-my friends, my challenge of getting the kids to family, and more than anything, I'd Kelly O'Neil school seems like nothing peculiar. have to give up my life long dream Freshman;Music Management But there is one aspect of. the of having kids," said Michael. • North Tower Galluccio family that is unique in Jon's parents were too uncom- comparison to many other fortable with his homosexuality, American families with kids: Jon but Michael's parents reacted and Michael Galluccio aTe a gay severely when he admitted to his couple raising children they suc- parents that he was gay. "Realizing that anything could happen at. any time, I cessfully sued' the state of New "My family wouldn't speak to can't say that I always feel completely safe. I should Jersey to jointly adopt. more for three years," Michael told On Jan. 19, Jon and Michael the crowded ballroom. not be paranoid, either." Galluccio addressed a roomful of Michael told how his fraternity Jonathan Mizglewski William Paterson University stu- brothers confronted him and said dents, and faculty with a presenta- .that if they found out he and Jon Freshman;UndecIared tion entitled "The changing defini- were gay, they'd kill both of them. North Tower tion of family in the new millenni- Michael and Jon ran away to Los um." • Angeles to escape the hardships Part of Campus Activities' they were encountering with, fami- Sounds of the Century series, the ly, friends aiid their fraternity Galluccios discussed their struggle brothers. to fight for the right to adopt "We are taught from an early age "Yes, I feel safe. The annoying fire alarm can wake Adam, a crack-addicted, AIDS/- that it isn't okay to be gay. We were the dead and sure as hell wakes me!" exposed infant whpm they nursed in love and we were scared. We Laurie Quinlan back to health/ ran away physically and mentally." The Galluccio's recounted vivid Jon and Michael discussed how Junior;English-Literature details of how their homosexuality homophobia is a strong weapon North Tower presented their greatest challenge that many young gays and lesbians have to endure, some committing : in life. Jon and Michael used infor- mal, candid dialog to tell their suicide because they cannot cope story of courage, commitment and compassion amid social and reli- see HOMOSEXUAL page 13 '•'I do because my room is right by the fire exit. But I Residents feer chill after apartment wish we had sprinklers in the hallways and rooms." Sarah Getzke loses heat, radiator floods room Freshman;Special Education from HERITAGE page 1 "Iwas upset with the lack of communication between the stu- North Tower "It was a terrible inconvenience," dent and maintenance," said Roberto stated. Roberto stated. "It Carnathan. felt colder in my room than it was After numerous calls to mainte- outside!" nance, Carnathan finally got a Poletto called maintenance to portable heater on Thursday after- ' come back to Carnathan's room noon - four days after having no / used to, but it makes me realize that anything can •but there was no response because heat in his apartment. happen, I'm a little scared, but I know that I can't of the holiday. "Joe Caffarelli and Joe Poletto always be living in fear." "I went home to get my own dry did everything they could to help vac and cleaned up my room with me," said Carnathan. KathyScala • my brother," said Carnathan. I Maintenance claims to have also Freshman;English- Writing also had to bring up fans to dry the done their best: Pairo told The Hillside Hall room and get rid of the odor." Beacon that there have been many Joe Caffarelli, ; Director of problems with the new heating Residence Life, contacted mainte- system in Heritage Hall. nance on Tuesday morning. "Basically the Heating Maintenance went to Carnathan's Ventilation and Air Conditioning room to assess the problem but (HVAC) company has been up in "IfeeLsafe because I'm a dungeon dweller (A-Floor said there was nothing they could lots of the apartments trying to get do right now to fix it. the heatto work," Pairo stated. resident) and I can climb out the window safely." "We needed to call the heater "The Trane company has been Jay Lachawiec company, Trane, and order a coil," fixing all- the computers in the Freshman;Business Pairo stated- heaters because it's the «pc board Maintenance ordered a portable that has been messing up." North Tower heater on Tuesday to be shipped Carnathan, Roberto and many right away. In the meantime, how-, others have had problems withthe ever, Carnathan and Roberto's new system in Heritage Hall, rais- room seemed to be reaching arctic ing questions on the safety and ' temperatures. reliability of the heating system, Have suggestions for the Beacon Buzz? Carnathan was unaware that which is only months- old. . E-mail us at [email protected] maintenance had come up to clean Stay warrri if you can, but early Monday morning and was remember to beware of your heater not told that he wouldn't have heat - it may be about to blow! Interview and photos by Laurie Koba for four days. PAGE 4 • THE BEACON . t-News MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 20QQ WPU evaluates fire safety: recommendations to be made Advisement from FATAL page 1 alarm when there is no fire," Sesay ments to increase safety on campus contain fires until firefighters continued. need to be implemented. arrive. The National Fire Sprinkler Tip of the escape. Following news of the fire at "We will be having fire drills Association recommends sprinkler systems in all residential applica- Remaining in a building after the Seton Hall, several students have once a month in every building — tions, even homes. New technology Week fire alarm has gone off is not . changed their minds about not not just dorms, but academic build- has made it possible to conceal uncommon at WPU, according to evacuating the building when the ings as well - to practice evacua- If you are thinking about sprinkler heads to make them some students, especially when fire alarm goes off. ''•.•' tion procedures," said Sesay. declaring a minor, the blend with decor. there is more than one alarm in a "I wouldn't stay in the building," "It's unfortunate that you have to Advisement Center is the place night. But now, some say they may said Samantha Ortiz, a senior who have a tragedy to avert a tragedy, Fire sprinkler systems on cam- lor you! think twice. lives on campus. but this (Seton Hall) fire will make pus supplement hard-wired fire • Only students who.are cur- "My suitemates and I would hide ; "You never . . people really alarm systems in every building. rently in a major and who have in the shower because we didn't think it's any- think about These intricate systems monitor completed a full semester at the want to, have to leave and wait half thing • serious, "We are going to make sure how impor- smoke and temperature conditions university are eligible to an hour in the cold before being but now I won't students know that they have to: tant fire safety throughout the building and alert declare a minor, think twice is," said John occupants through audible and. •Information about minors able to go back in because it wasn't about getting Uaoe ike building when the' a real fire," said Sheri Freeman, a Urinyi, WPU visual devices that a fire condition and their requirements may be out when the alarm goes off. If they -don 'i, Capital may exist. found in the university catalog. . recent WPU graduate. : According to resident life policy, alarms go off," they not .only wilt be disci- "•Improvement The Towers and' Heritage Hall. •To declare a minor, stop by said Patrick Office. fire alarm systems were replaced the Glorias. Williams : all students are required to exit plined, but grave circumstances their dormitories when the fire Landen, a According with new, state-of-the-art alarm Advisement alarm sounds. Students who dis- junior. could result if it is a real fire." to Urinyi, all systems this past summer. A com- Center, Wayne Hall, Room 138- obey this policy are subject to The Beacon Provost Chernoh Sesay, dormitories plete in-depth report on campus expulsion from residence life and asked resident : on campus fire safety, alarm and sprinkler sys- The Beacon is pleased to bring its WPU readers this weekly submission suspension from the university. students if they mmmmmmmmmmmmmm have fire tems will be published as a special Dr. Chernoh Sesay, Provost, told felt safe living sprinkler sys- feature in next week's Beacon: from the Gloria S. Williams The Beacon that the university is in the dorms on campus. terns except the Towers and The cause of the fire is unknown Advisement Center. For wore going to be vigilant in its fire evac- "Why should we feel safe? Our Pioneer Apartments. at this time, although representa- information, contact tlw center at uation policy. dorms are set up the same way as Pioneer Hall is scheduled to tives from the New Jersey State 720-2727. "We are going to make sure stu- Seton Hall," said Tom Malkiewicz, have a fire suppression- system Police and the Essex County dents know that they have "to leave a resident of the Towers. installed this summer as part of Prosecutor's office are investigating In Next the building when the alarm goes • "I don't feel safe after all the false general renovations to the build- the blaze. One theory in The Record off. If they don't, they not only will alarms we've had. I know people ing. The Towers have sprinkler suggests that the fire may have Week's be disciplined, but grave circum- don't go outside .and (there are) no heads only in common areas, but been deliberately set by a rival bas- Beacon: stances could result if it is a real sprinkler systems-in the rooms. It the university is looking into retro- ketball team. fire," Sesay said. makes you nervous," said Alana fitting sprinklers into each room. Students at Seton Hall were An in depth He also added that students can Sarratore, another resident of the "We are seriously looking into taken to the Student Center for look at fire be expelled from the university if Towers. upgrading sprinklers in the counseling and to call their parents. they intentionally cause a false fire Rachelle Hoffman, who lives in Towers," said told The Beacon. WPU offered to send counselors to alarms, alarm. "It has happened in the past Hillside Hall, said, "I'm on the first A fire sprinkler system saves Seton Hall to help students cope two years where students were level, so I feel safe." lives by spraying water only on with the tragedy. . sprinklers & severely punished. There are also As a result of the Seton Hall areas where temperatures reach a fire safety state and federal charges that can tragedy, university officials are certain point, usually 165 degrees Prof. Birge's Comm 250-02 class con- be brought against individuals evaluating every building on cam- Fahrenheit. These systems can tributed to this article. procedures who intentionally set off the fire pus to determine if any improve- quell fires before they get too big or at WPU. Association says fire Every Thursday $2 Import Drafts sprinklers save lives Live Music Automatic fire sprinklers have 10-year period in which its sprink- been in use in the U.S. since 1874. lering law has been in effect. Shows Begin 11 p.m. Fire sprinklers are widely recog- According to the National Fire nized as the single most effective Protection Association, property Thursday, Jan. 27: method for fighting the spread of damage in hotel fires was 78 per- fires in their early stages - before cent less in structures with sprin- they can cause severe injury to klers than it was in structures "The Whore Tour" people and damage' to property, without sprinklers 'during the When one fire sprinkler head years 1983-87. (Average loss'per Otto's Daughter goes off to fight a fire the entire fire was $2,300 in sprinklered sprinkler system does NOT buildings and $10,300 in activate. Sprinklers react unsprinklered build- 50^ Whore to temperatures in ings.) ' individual rooms. NFPA has no The Stigmatics The chances of' record of a fire a fire sprinkler killing more accidentally than two people Murder One going off are in a completely extremely sprinklered remote. building where Installation of the system was fire sprinklers can properly operating, WEDNESDAYS FRIDAY provide discounts on except in an explosion • insurance premiums. or flash fire or where 50 cent draft beer Special Midnight Shows The costs for installing fire industrial fire brigade members 50 sprinkler systems in buildings 6 to or employees were killed during $2. 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Roughly y Sail mil be fully sprin- Directions: Rt. 46 East to Rt. 3 East to Passaic Ave. Nutley/Passaic exit, go to 100 of these communities are in ktened whsa eanstructim is complete right of ramp, go three traffic lights & make a left, (Van Houten Ave.) Go to first California. In downtown Fresno -Pianeejf Hall is slated for retrofit traffic light, make a right onto Broadway. for example, there has been fire this summer. damage of only $42,000 during a (Source: John Vrinyi, 373 BROADWAY PA98AIC PARK 973-365-0807 I i MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2000 THE BEACON • PAGE 5 ;i J College review of PtRB By Ryan Caiazzo Many college students have duces black, smoke and complete WAYS TO KEEP YOUR fire alarm system and are there for • If you feel you are in grave forgotten basic fire safety from darkness. If you wake up to a fire EVERYONE'S safety. Tampering danger, open a window and wave elementary school. Here axe some you may be blinded, disoriented DORM/APT. FIRE SAFE with such devices is subject to dis- a bed sheet for firefighters to spot facts compiled from the United and unable to find your way ciplinary action. you; States Fire Administration: around the your room or the dor- • Stay inside rather than enter- FIRE IS FAST mitory. • Never keep ing smoke-filled hallways, PLANNING AHEAD CAN In jess than 30 seconds a smaU FIRE IS DEADLY rubbish in the SAVE YOUR LIFE flame can get completely out of Smoke and toxic gases kill hallway. Make control and turn more peciple than sure it is stored Things to know: into a major fire. It flames do. Pira properly and col- only takes minutes When the fire uses up oxygen lected regularly. • The layout of your floor. • The location of stair exits. for thick black you need and • Don't put especially if the fire is above alarm sounds, your apartment. • The number of doors between smoke to fill a produces smoke items in the your apartmentand the exit stairs. and poisonous trash chute that • Keep your dorrn building. In door closed. This is essential knowledge to find minutes, a dorm or GET OUT gases that kill. are too big and may the exit in the dark. get stuck. Things • Seal the ' house can be and Breathing even caught in the door with • Where your apartment key is engulfed in flames. srnaE amounts of chute easily can duct tape or . located. Take the key with you if Most fires occur STAY smoke and toxic turn a fire in the wet sheets you are forced to evacuate. in when people are OUT gases can make basement into a and towels. Seal asleep. It is impor- you drowsy, dis- fire on your ventilators and tant to listen to the until an all oriented and , any other open- IF THERE IS A FIRE... floor. fire alarm. It's short of breath. .ngs where smoke • The location of fire alarm pull going off for a rea- clear is given The odorless, col- • Be careful not may enter. •; • ... boxes. to overload elec- son, and that rea- orless fumes of • Turn off air condi- • Get everyone out. Stay low as son may be to announce a fire in a carbon monoxide can lull you into trical circuits. tioners. you go out. Close but don't lock Short circuits part of the building you can't see, a deep sleep before the flames • Fill .your bathtub all doors in the apartment as you reach your door. You must listen are the cause of leave. . ' "*" here or notice. many fires. with water. If the FIRE IS HOT to the fire alarm and GET OUT front door gets hot, • Alert others, on the floor by • Cook with knocking on doors. Activate the Heat is more threatening than when it is activated. wet it down. TIP FOR SURVIVAL care. Keep bak- • Unless flames or fire alarm if it hasn't been activat-. flames. A fire's heat alone can ing soda handy to smoke are coming.frorn ed. kill. Room temperatures in a fire - Count the number of exit doors smother stove below, open your win- • Go down the nearest STAIR- cai\ be 100 degrees at FLOOR from your door to the nearest exit fires. COOKING dows a few inches at WAY, holding the railing. level and rise to 600 degrees at You may need to crawl on your IS NOT PERMIT- the top or bottom. • Do Not Use the Elevator. EYE level. Inhaling this super-ho hands and feet through thick TED IN WPU Don't break the win- • Call the Fire Department from a air will scorch your lungs. THis smoke, using your hands to feel DORMITORIES. dows; they may need to floor BELOW THE FIRE or from heat can melt clothes to your skin. for for doors. • Never smoke in be closed later. outside. In five minutes a room can get so bed and make sure that there are • Call the campus police at 720- • Stay Calm. ' • • ; hot that everything ignites at Above all," when the fire alarm no smoldering butts when you 2301 with your dorm/apartment • GET OUT and STAY OUT. once: this is called flashover. is activated, there is a reason. empty ashtrays. number and a description of the FIRE IS DARK GET OUT AND STAY OUT • Don't tamper with smoke conditions in your dorm/apart- Source: NYC Fire Department Fire isn't bright, it's pitch black. until an all clear is giver* by cam- detectors in your room. These ment. Police can relay this infor- pus police or Resident Life staff, devices are wired to the building's Sparky is a registered trademark of the Fire starts bright, but quickly pro- mation to firefighters. National Fire Protection Association.
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January 28 brings back memories of death for one student This January 28th is a 14-year to follow and track Haley's Comet! called, "The Great Leveler." the unloved." All of those people or souls live anniversary of mine. It was one of the most well pub- Twain said in one of his last writ- No matter, who you are, how on one way or the other, so on When I was eight years-old, I licized launches in NASA's history ten statements, "The impartial you live your life, who you know, January 28th, the day that seven was fortunate to have all four of because of McAuliffe. Many friend: Death. The only immortal who you pray to, and how many people died on a mission to chase a my grandparents alive and ticking, schools full of children were echinacea pills you pop, death will comet and orbitthe earth 14 years my parents both happy and a dog watching because of this teacher's catch up to you. ago, I will not think of the tragedy, who still warmed my feet at the exhibition. Since that day, I have lost, two of their deaths, but rather the end of my bed. However, I still 73 seconds after the shuttle left cats and one dog to the big farm in adventure of their lives and won- learned about death that year. the launch pad, it exploded leaving the sky, a distant cousin who was der if possibly they are living out You see, on January 28, 1986, I a white puff of smoke that formed close, to a heart attach, two friends' the rest of their lives not tracking, was gathered with the rest of my a letter Y in a light blue sky. I did- INNER-COURSE to the killers of the last decade, can- but riding Haley's Comet! school mates in the library audito- n't know what happened! My IN PROGRESS cer and AIDS, and a grandfather I will also smile at' all that I have rium to watch history in the mak- teachers were crying and there whose body couldn't handle life accomplished and have yet to ing. Christa McAuliffe, a teacher, seemed to be a long pause among any longer. I've seen a man die in By Sherl A. Freeman accomplish and sleep that night was to be the first civilian ever to the students, until a fifth grader front of my eyes. I've heard the with no worries. I know I can go into space. A Crew of seven joked, by shouting out, "Ooopps!" who treats us all alike, whose pity water filling up in my best friend's never understand death until I entered the Challenger Space That was when I learned about and whose peace and whose refuge grandfather's lungs and I've seen experience it so rather than try Shuttle. One of their many mission death, the impending circum- are for all - the soiled and the pure, that shade of grey that EMTs know today, I'll live my life to the fullest Was to deploy a tracking satellite, stance, which Mark.Twain has the rich and the poor, the loved and means death. today. So should you! ! 1 MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2000 Opinions <£ Review THE BEACON • PAGE 7 Foundations, Associations announce scholarship opportunities Women's Water Assn. Polish Club Accounting Accounting Scholarship The National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) is Scholarship Talbots Women's Scholarship is soliciting applications for its J. J. Scholarship Scholarship unique $100,000 fund designed Since 1941, the Polish The National Society of Barr"Scholarship in the amount of Accountants Scholarship Sophomores and juniors at NJ especially for women returning to $5,000, to be awarded for the 2000 University Club of New Jersey has Foundation- is now accepting colleges can now compete for school later in life to complete academic year. In addition, a $500 been awarding scholarships to scholarships by writing an essay their college degree. This year's applications for financial assis- award will be made to the win- New Jersey residents. This year on an accounting/business topic. program will award five women we plan on giving scholarships tance for the 2000-2001 academic ners' college/university. ear. $10,000 scholarships and , fifty with a worth of up to $2,000.00 The New Jersey Society of NAWC is the trade association The Scholarship Foundation women $1,000 scholarships for that represents the nation's pri- each. Certified . Public Accountants undergraduate study beginning was established in 1969 as a non- (NJSCPA) and New Jersey vate and investor-owned commu- The awards will be made to full profit educational organization in the fall of 2000. nity water suppliers. Its members time matriculated students of Business magazine are co-spon- Applications are available in all with the principal objective of soring the third annual — over 300 companies in 43 states good character and high scholas- providing scholarships to deserv- U.S. Talbots stores. - provide safe, reliable water to Accounting Manuscript Contest. hi tic ability. ing undergraduate accounting ELEGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS the faucets of 22 million The applicant must be of Polish students. The contest recognizes acc6unt- Applicants must: Americans every day. descent, a NJ resident, and have ing students' communications -be women currently residing in Please review the enclosed The organization is dedicated completed {heir sophomore year informational brochure which skills and offers them a unique the United States who plan to to strengthening America's of college with a minimum cumu- opportunity to have their work return to an accredited four-year outlines the criteria for scholar- investor-owned water supply lative GPA of 2.8. ship consideration. We solicit published. college or university in the fall of industry, by attracting individuals The Scholarship Committee your cooperation to help stimu- This year's topic is "The CPA 2000; who. will become future industry will evaluate all of the applica- late interest in the Foundation, -plan to enroll on a part-time or eaders. The scholarship is Developing the Skills that are tions based upon need arid infor- and to assist us in distributing this Needed for a Rapidly Changing, full-time basis to complete an designe4 to serve the twofold mation provided. material to your students. Also ! I undergraduate baccalaureate Global Marketplace." purpose of rewarding academic Final applicants will be called enclosed is an announcement for degree; and excellence, and encouraging stu- you to post and a sample applica- The first place winner will -have completed at least one for an interview, held the end of dents to enter graduate programs May. The decision of the commit- tion and appraisal form. Please receive a $1,500 scholarship and semester of college a minimum of which lead to careers in the pri- tee will befinal. feel free to photocopy the applica- the opportunity to have thei: five years prior to September 30, vate and investor-owned water tion and appraisal form to distrib- manuscript published in New li The application and all infor- 2000. Eligibleapplicants must not industry. ute to your students. ersey Business magazine. have enrolled for more than one mation requested must be Awards are limited to graduat- We are happy to inform you Up to three additional winner college course per semester since ing college seniors or current received by March 21. There will September 30,1995. be no extensions granted that the application is now avail- will receive scholarships of $500 graduate students in Masters able on our website, Eligible entries must be post- Degree programs. Incomplete applications will not each for honorable mention.' be considered. The announce- WWW.NSACC.ORG. Visit this The NJSCPA must receive all marked no later .than Monday, The deadline for submission of website for information and appli- March 6,2000. applications is April 1, 2000 ment of awards will be made essaysby February 4,2000. around June 1. cation material'. Only the first 1,000 applications Recipients will be notified in writ- APPLICATIONS AND For information and materials, received will be considered for an ing in June. See Financial Aid in Morrison contact Jennifer Filoso at thi Hall for more information or call ATTACHMENTS MUST BE award. Students, can also find the RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDA- NJSCPA, 973-226-4494 Ext. 241. For more information, contac application at NAWC's web site, the Polish University Club at 908- TION NO LATER THAN Contact Financial Aid at 720-220: Elizabeth Tuma, Program www.nawc.org. NAWC is pleased 548r0668.~ MARCH 10,2000. Manager, at (507) 931-0439. to have the opportunity to assis deserving students in their acade- mic endeavors and looks forward Foreign Affairs to awarding the scholarships. For further information, contaci Fellowship Audra Zellner at 202-833-8383. The Foreign Affairs Fellowship program is searching for talented and highly motivat- For additional ed college sophomores who have of ^eaideaes achieved GPAs of 3.2 or higher information on (on a scale of 4.0), and who are these and other n Jftfcoeess interested in pursuing interna- 1000*001 tional affairs careers by becom- ing Foreign Service Officers in scholarships, the U.S. Department of State. call the Office of We are looking for candidates who have performed well in Financial Aid, The Residence Life Office at William Paterson University is . their academic coursework and seeking qualified candidates to fill Resident Assistant positions for the 2000-2001 have participated in activities 720-2202. that attest to their leadership academic year. potential and involvement in their communities. Information on Women, members of minority this page provid- groups historically underrepre- ed by WPU Tuesday, January 18,2000 sented in the Foreign Service, Office of Applications available through the Central Residence and students with financial need North Tower, D-29 are encouraged to apply. Financial Aid If selected, Fellows receive funding for tuition, living Information Sessions: White Hall Lounge stipend (based on the, institu- Tuesday, January 18,2000,7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. tion's room and board rate), WRITE for The Thursday, January 20,2000,7:00>m.-8:00 p.m. mandatory fees, books, one round-trip travel during the Beacon and junior and senior years of col- Friday, January 28,2000 lege, State Department intern- earn intellec- Application Deadline, 4:00 p.ni. ship opportunities ' in All applications nrast be submitted to the Central Residence Life Office," Washington and overseas, and tual credit. North Tower D-29 fellowship support for master's degrees in international affairs. Visit us in Students can visit our website Resident Assistants work with other students in a diverse community while providing - http://www.woodrow.org) - Student leadership and making a difference here at William Paterson University. for more information about. Center 310 or WWNFF programs. You can benefit by getting transferable job skills and meetingother students. For more information or appli- cation packets, contact the FAF call 720-2568 Administrator, Sylvia Sheridan, to get involved Positions are available for the 2000-2001 academic year. • at 609-452-7007 or Applications are now available through the Central Residence Life Office, North Tawer, J3>-29. [email protected]. TODAY PAGE 8 • THE BEACON News' MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2000 Asthma: A deadly but manageable disease Mass violence in Indonesia Asthma is a problem that mil- histamine itself, nied by coughing. 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The garment as a metaphor links Posner to a num- also just found love, in the form of The exhibit will include many tiew works by ber of other artists, but Posner, at her best, "manages For anyone out there who thinks to banish familiar images, finding new potential in an solving "pi" (p) is difficult/I'd like cocaine addict Claudia (Melora Posner, says Nancy Einreinhofer, Walters.) Claudia is Jimmy's old idea," writes Barry.-Schwabsky in to propose a challenge. Summarize director of Ben Shahn Galleries.. The New York Times. the new film, "Magnolia". Take as daughter, but is bitter because he abused her in childhood. This is a Amongthem is "Victoria's Old • Metaphorical on many levels, the long as you'd like, and use as Dress," which Posner made in haunting, larger-than-life garments are many words as you need. In all shame for Jimmy, who is asking for honor of a friend recovering from also based on folk stories and other nar- probability, you'll use more words redemption, since learning he has cancer arid only has 3 months to anorexia. "It's a very painful ratives. They "may refer to the chronol- than the infinite "pi" has digits. ogy of women's lives as well as the live.' Also on his death bed and 'skeleton,, very twisted," says The new movie, written and artists' own rite of passage," says directed by Paul Thomas dying of cancer is TV Show pro- Posner. "I use the word skeleton ' ducer Earl Partridge ' (Jason Hildreth York in the introduction to the Anderson (who's previous effort loosely but it is jutting bones, skin exhibit's catalog. was "Boogie Nights, 1997) follows Robards). His wife Linda, (Julianne Moore) married him for and hair." Other recent works Posner has exhibited her work in the stories of approx. 10 main char- will include "Padre's Bride," one-person shows at The Hunterdon acters living in Hollywood. Each the money. While Nurse Phil "Memory Speaks," and "Miller's Museum of Art in Clinton and The character has their own dysfunc- (Philip Seymour Hoffman) is watching over Earl, and learning Daughter." allentown Art Museum in tion, each character appearing to Pennsylvania as well as numerous be separate from one another. But, that Frank Mackey (Tom Cruise), Einreinhofer visited Posner at motivational speaker for "Seduce group exhibits throughout the metro- as the three-hour epic length cuts her farm in Martins Creek/ politan area. from one character to the next, .we and Destroy", a seminar for lonely Pennsylvania, to select the pieces. men looking to score, is actually Also on view in the, Ben Shahn see some unlikely and strange "She lives in a wonderful old Galleries from Jan. 24 through March 3 resemblances and relationships Earl's son. stucco house surrounded by Sound confusing? It should. The are "Catherine St. John, Recent Paintings" and "Before between the characters. Included fields and woods, barns and many beloved animals beauty of the film lies in the fact You Can Say Jackie Robinson: A History of Black in the seemingly incoherent stew, and fowl," reports Einreinhofer. Taking inspiration Baseball in New Jersey." . characters are as follows (Be aware, that each of the flawlessly acted characters establishes themselves and materials from her environment, the artist weaves For additional information, please call the Ben the following summary is a spoiler. the pieces out of long, menacing thorns, rose canes, Shahn Galleries at 973-720-2654. Plot points will be mentioned enough in the first 5 minutes of which are best made aware during screen time. the course of the film, not by my So, if you ever hear of a young summarization).'.. man who is an accomplice to his own death, or a town dodging the Jimmy Gator (Philip Baker Hall) ROCKER MOTIVATES CROWD onslaught of raining frogs, you is the talk show host of "What Do not often reached by musical lyrics. may be reliving one 'of the many from MACLEAN page 9 Kids Know?". Stanley (Neil Flynn) Therefore, in my opinion, anyone American folktales spread across is a child prodigy who's the lead- who listens to and likes her work- oral tradition, or you may be a strong upbeat song from her ing contestant on the. show; only will become enamored of her watching the film "Magnolia." new album called "Divided." problem is that he has to pee. before very long. So I recommend Themes overlap and intertwine, When the song was over, she curt- Donnie Smith (William H. Macy) her new album, or even her old and untwine and re-twine again. sied and was gone. The audience was a quiz kid on the show Characters laiigh, cry, kiss, die, and was quiet. albumSt'ience, to any fan of decades ago, now broke, has been break into song^ together. Frogs fall MacLean's music has a tendency McLachlan, Tori Amos, Ani struck by lightning, and sold his from the sky.! What else can you to touch the listener in inner places DiFranco, etc. .... ' name to Solomon Bros, to become ask for in a movie? Beacon A N&M&AP6& mf$ •&6Am tory of an S-FD Eugene O'Neill, began as the Community College, Paramus, in advantage of the testing and coun- STD services -You have had more than one part- author's doctoral dissertation at June 1985. seling services in a friendly, com- ner in the past three months. Fordham University. The publish- Barbara Voglino, a Wayne resi- fortable and non-judgmental envi- offered to men er's interest stimulated further l dent for more thar. thirty years, ronment with a caring, knowledge- : Planned Parenthood of Greater Planned Parenthood is available work on the book. lives in Pines Lake with her hus- able and open-minded healthcare Northern New Jersey (PPGNNJ) to help. For further information, or Barbara Voglino received her band, James T. Vogino, who is a ' professional. offers testing and treatment for to make an appointment, please B.A. in 1962 at Rutgers-Newark dentist, and two o: the couple's Call 720-2360 to schedule an sexually transmitted diseases call the Hackensack Center, 575 College of Arts and. Sciences, her three sons. , appointment. (STDs) to men as well as women at Main St., 489-1140. -•> M.A. at William Paterson College Copies of the look may be Are you having a problem with some of our healthcare centers. in Wayne in 1975, and her Ph.D. at obtained through contacting alcohol or drugs? Help is available One out of four Americans Former William Fordham University (Rose Hill Associated Univers.ty Presses in "from the WPU Health & Wellness between the ages of 15 and 55 will Campus) in 1998. She has taught, Cranbury, New Jersey. Center. catch one or more STDs during his Paterson teacher's as an adjunct Professor at Fairleigh Alcohol and Drug or her lifetime. If left untreated, Dickinson University (Wayne cam- Health Center some STD's can cause sterility and book published pus) and William Paterson College. Dependency group an. increased risk for certain can- Her article, "Games the Tycoons offers on-campus cers. '••'.• Wayne resident Barbara Play" on Long Day's Journey into to meet Voglino's first book has been pub- Night was published in The pregnancy testing Some STDs have definite "symp- : toms while others have none. It is lished. Fairleigh Dickinsdn Eugene O'Neill Review in 199.2. and counseling AnAlcoholics - Anoyomus/ important for sexually active men Uhiversity Press, in conjunction Also a playwright,. Dr. Voglino's Narcotics Anonymous meeting and women to have regular exams. Associated University Presses of ' original plays Myrtle and the will be held on campus to supple- You owe it to yourself and your London and Cranbury, New Jersey, White Marigold and Breakthrough The William Paterson University ment 8 p.m. Wednesday night partner to visit your doctor if: has recently published Dr. have enjoyed limited productions Health and Wellness Center in meetings at the chapel. Voglino's literary study, "Perverse and staged readings in various Wayne Hall is expanding its ser- Call 720-3176 and leave your -You are experiencing pain or Mind:" Eugene O'Neill's Struggle parts of the-country. In 1983 she vices to include fee pregnancy first name, telephone number and burning when you urinate with Closure. was awarded a New Jersey State testing and counseling for stu- meeting times that would work for -Your partner has signs of or a his- The book, originally entitled The Council on the Arts fellowship for dents. Confidential services are you. Evolution of Closure in the Plays of her full-length play-in-progress available Monday-Friday .by Meetings will be student-led and The Red Table. A 1984 Bergen appointment with nurse Nancy held in a private space in the Dershowitz next DLS guest County Office of Cultural and Ellson, RN, MSN, CE, FNP. Health & Wellness Center (Wayne Historic Affairs • Challenge Grant Results are quick, convenient Hall 1st floor). from ALAN page 1 include: The CTT Group; Uni^ema facilitated a seven-night, full pro- and easy. Both female and male For more information, contact Industries, Inc.; Record/Herald duction of The Red Table at Bergen students are encouraged to take nurse Nancy a 1720-3176 historical and constitutional impli- News; William Paterson cations of Kenneth Starr's- investi- University Alumni Association; gation into the Clinton presidency. Interchange Bank; 'PSEG; and Dershowitz attended Yale Law Warner-Lambert Company. 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Since men, he has taught Sponsors include: AAA-NJ courses in criminal law, psychiatry Automobile Club; Allied Signal, and law, constitutional litigation, Your Press Release may appear Inc.; Bell Atlantic; Castrol North civil liberties arid violence, com- America; Commerce & Industry parative criminal law, legal ethics Association of New Jersey; The and human rights. in the *et cetera* section Dime Savings Bank of New York; Often called to offer television Dorfman,' Abrams, Music & commentary on famous law cases, Company; Barbara and Robert Pre-Law Workshops his own clients have included Evans; Facile Holdings, Inc.; First Claus von Bulow, O.J. Simpson Institutional Securities; Fluorarnics and Michael Miliken. He lectures • Inc.; Gerber & Samson, Attorneys; throughout the country and ITT Industries; McBride William Paterson University around the world, and,has pub- Enterprises, Inc.; . Dr. Edward Spring, 2000 Schedule lished more than 150 articles in Meier; Minolta; The Opper Group; noteworthy magazines, journals Passaic County Educational and newspapers. Council; Daryl and Stephen Roth; For more information William Paterson's Ruder Finn, Inc.; Russ Berrie; Distinguished Lecturer Series is Select Carriers, Inc.; State Farm Please Contact Dr. Michael Principe presented by the William Paterson Insurance Companies; Toshiba Director of the WPU Pre-Law Program University Foundation, the America Consumer Products; Political Science Department Student Government Association United Water New Jersey; United Science Hall 244 (x3619) and • the Student Activities Yarn Products Company, Inc.; Programming Board. United .Retail Group, Inc.; and Date Time Title Distinguished partners include: Variable Annuity Life Insurance Room AT&T and Automatic Data Company (VALIC). Processing Inc. Benefactors Tues. Jan;25 •12:30-1:45 Legal Careers Science 369 Jacqueline Safont, Esq. Asst. Director, WPU Office of Employment Equity & Diversity Thinking about a career in Tues. Feb. 8 12:30-1:45 Financial Aid Science 369 psychology? Think about a Dean Sharon Williams, Seton Hall U. School of Law Thur. Feb.24 12:30-1:45 Law School Life Science 369 Master's Degree in Dean Cynthia Campbell Rutgers U. School of Law Thur. Mar.23 12:30-1:45 Reflections on the Law Science 369 Applied Clinical Martin R. Kayne, Esq. Caief Assistant Prosecutor, retired Psychology Passaic County Prosecutors Office •' •• ••; •• • ..At' : • . / \ • Wednesdays 7- 10pm LSAT Prep Course Science 369 William Paterson Open to students in the Pre-Law Program Beginning: Wednesday, February 16th University Taught by a representative of Kaplan Educational Services There is a fee for materials. For more information about the program contact: Behnaz Pakissegi, PhD., Graduate Director, Department of Psychology, M..A. in Applied if interested, please contact Dr. Principe @3619 Clinioal Psychology, 300 Pompton Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470. TeJ. (973)- 720>2643, [email protected]. To obtain an application contact the Office of Graduate Studies at 973-720-2237 ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME MONDAY. JANUARY 24, 2000 Campus Mews THE BEACON • PAGE 13 Homosexual couple addresses WP.U (Continued from sports section) from GAY page 3 Under the rule, only one of the men could be Adam's legal father. NFL Playoff Update with the social stigma that results "We didn't fit the legal definition from a homophobic society. of a family even though we pro- "I became an alcoholic and Used vided everything and then some Tennessee 33 St> Louis XX all sorts of other mind altering sub- for our son," said Michael. stances because I couldn't deal Jon and Michael wrote letters to with who I was/ said Jon. the Governor, the Commissioner of Jacksonville %4 Tampa Bay 6 After years of movingvand living Health and Human Services and the "fabulous" life with the latest various state agencies seeking fashions, cars and accessories, Jon help. No exceptions would be and Michael reached a turning made for the couple because Jon point in their lives. and Michael were not married. When their house was burglar- Homosexual couples do not cur- ized and everything stolen except rently have the legal right to marry Jon's clothing, both men were in New Jersey. faced with the reality that they had Jon and Michael petitioned the no one to turn to for help. New Jersey courts for the right to Stipe* Following this, both Jon and jointly adopt Adam. Michael decided that some signifi- "We were both his parents and cant changes in their lives would we believed we had the right to have to be made. jointly adopt him," said Jon. vs. §t. *Lotris They moved to Manhattan to try The couple filed a class action to put their lives back together. suit with the State of New Jersey. Relations between Michael and his The New Jersey American Civil at Atlanta, cgeorgia parents had improved only slight- Liberties Union spearheaded the ly. His parents referred to his case, arguing successfully that Jon homosexuality as "his situation." • and Michael should have the right Stmclay, 5a». 30 One day Jon and Michael sat on to jointly adopt Adam. They won the couch and had a revelation. their suit and filed a joint adoption "We got to a healthy point in our certificate on October 22,1997. Provost Sesay announces recent relationship where we were haying The Galluccio's began their dis- serious conversations," said cussion with a film mat compiled Michael, "I told Jon that I regretted news broadcast clips of their legal improvements to shuttle service nothing about my life except not battle with the State. As the audi- being a father." ' • ence saw in the film, not everyone BySueDaubar According to student Ruth changes are being implemented. After extensive research and was happy with the result. • Staff Writer Reyes, 25, a communication major, Among the changes are the off- thought about the possibility of Religious figures like Pat the- shuttle service needed great campus destinations of the shuttle s raising children, Michael and Jon Robertson of the Christian Beginning Jan. 10,2000, William improvements. buses. decided that they wanted to adopt . Coalition and other groups blasted Paterson University began imple- Reyes recounted, "Last semester Allen Williams, the Assistant a child. • the victory as unfair for Adam. menting vast improvements to its I was waiting for the bus to take Director of Public Safety, said, They contacted the Division of "Children who grow up in gay shuttle bus services to better me to my job at College Hall and I "The shuttle stops at Broadway, Youth and Family Services for the homes have a 90 percent chance of accommodate students, faculty ended up waiting an hour for the Paterson, so that people can easily >state of New Jersey and began the growing up gay," one religious and staff. While riding the shuttle, bus. While waiting, I called exten- connect with NJ Transit trans- process of adoption. They attend- advocate said on a nationally tele- a few changes may be obvious. sion 2300 to reach the campus portation. We have also made lot ed parenting classes, prepared a vised debate. The traffic flow of shuttles has police to ask when the next shuttle seven the hub for the campus shut- nursery and made all necessary • Jon replied, "Our. parents raised been increased with added wa's coming. The person that ties. Lot seven will serve as the arrangements for the arrival of an us to be heterosexual, and that did- buses,reducing the time waiting answered the phone rudely central meeting place for each of infant. n't happen." for rides. There has also been an replied, 'Excuse me, we don't dis- the bus routes." "(DYFS) gives you a checklist of An issue of not having a mother addition of two s.huttles specifical- patch taxis for students. So wait The shuttles now have a total of diseases, abnormalities, disabilities figure in the home was raised in ly for travel between lots six and and the bus will come.' " five routes including: campus and problems that you have to the video, as was the question of a seven to further reduce waiting "Reyes added, "This semester the routes east and west, lots six and • check off individually if you are lack of good role models for Adam. time. . . ' shuttles have been oh time. The seven, Broadway/ NJ Transit and willing to accept a child with any Jon replied that Adam had aunts, Provost Chernoh Sesay said, longest I've waited has been fif- the Power Ave.- Arts Building. one or a number of those, condi- cousins, grandmothers, teachers, "Throughout the week, I have seen teen minutes. I also see the buses A bus goes to the new Art" tions," said Michael. neighbors and other people in- the the two buses going between lots more often, they have been taking Building, on Power Ave. "We were told that if we checked "village" who would be positive six and seven. I was careful, to sit less time." Provost Sesay stated, that these 'HIV exposed' we would get a role models. somewhere out of the way, so that The shuttle service has changes in shuttle services were placement right away. We talked Since adopting Adam, the I could not be seen. The waiting improved but there seems to be a partly the result of student sugges- about it and decided that no matter Galluccio's (Jon took Adam's sur- time has been reduced to three or discrepancy in waiting times. tions, noting that students' ideas what, we'ct love that child and care name legally) have adopted a girl four minutes." Despite the inconsistency, positive do not go unnoticed. for it," Jon added. (Madison) and are foster parents On Dec. 23, 1995, a phone call for Rosa (17-years-old). Welcome to this week's edition of Freshman Focus! Let yourself have more than ample time to get some- from the placement service noti- The Galluccio's spoke of the This week, the topic is time. It is important for col- thing done. Leave 5-10 minutes early for a class if fied Jon and Michael that they had need for gay couples to secure lege students, especially freshmen, to learn how to you think there's a chance you might run into a friend a child. marriage or domestic partnership manage their time this early in the game. on the way, or even for weather. You can never be too "Adam" was crack-addicted, rights. True, everyone's been taught differently how to early for a class, and this way, even if you had to heroine-addicted, nicotine-addict- "Right now, if I get into an acci- make schedules, organize their life, and be on time. wake up a little earlier, you have enough time to ed, exposed to Hepatitis C, tuber- dent and am hospitalized, Adam' However, many are not taught wake up on the w.ay!! culosis and numerous other dis- who is four years old, is the only the right way to stay focused at 4. Utilize the telephone as eases and addictions. one who can make medical deci- this crucial time in life. Here are much as possible! "It was thehapptest two minutes sions for me," said Michael. some suggestions as to how to If you are running a little bit of my entire life," said Michael. "Everyone can be picked on for make that 9:30 class, meet your Freshman behind, it's always not only When it came time to legally something-color, religion, disabili- friends for lunch by noon, make courteous, but obvious" to call adopt Adam, Michael and Jon ty, intelligence, weight," "Michael your favorite talk showat 1:00, the person you are affecting. were confronted with a surprise told the audience. and still have time to study (and Focus Even if you are a commuter, situation: DYFS told them that a "Don't forget that you are tomor- breathe) in between. the white phones are there' for mistake was made because they row's leaders. Fix what's wrong by Katherine Scala you; use it!! Calling the per- had a policy that bars joint adop- with America. It happens one step' 1. First and foremost, allow son you were "supposed to tion by unmarried couples. at a time," Jon added. enough sleep the night before! meet," will make them much Most college students don't get nearly the amount of happier if you explain what happened, rather than sleep that they need to function the next day, so they trying to "just make it." This is a real stress-inducer, Beacon clarifies fact in police article end up stressing and wonder why. Get a good so save yourself the grief and make that call! from CONFUSION page 1 tions. All comment in the Jan. 18 7-8 hours a night! 5. Invest in an organizer! article from Provost Chernoh 2. Prioritize you life! For under $20, you can get a life saver! These nifty have been suspended in response Sesay, Chief of Police Dean Usually what we put in front of everything else usu- devices, as corny as they can seem, can improve one's to the Pasha incident and no hear- : Laumbach and State Attorney ally gets the most of our time, so choose it wisely! organization tremendously. They provide a calendar ings for the Pasha case have yet General's office spokesperson Lee Think about what matters the most in your life and to keep trade of those important dates, as well as occurred. Moore refer to another incident whether it be school, work, or anything else, make many other options (depends on the brand). This The Beacon regrets confusing the not related to Pasha. All accusa- sure it fits into your plans. Don't "make time" for a works for those who are desperate or those have time separate police incidents and will tions from Pasha are still estab- goal that is just not possible to attain. to make even more time. work closely with University offi- lished.' cials to reduce future miss-associa- 3. Allow enough time for extra time! PAGE 14 • THE BEACON MONDAY, JANUARY 24. 2000 WPU swims short of a victory Pioneer ice hockey back to winning ways Laurie Quinlan Kessel swam 22.66 to win the Laurie Quinlan put the Pioneers up bytwo goals at chipped in with one. Sports Editor event. Sports Editor , the end of one. '•••,• "We came out rusty, but as the Christopher Bell rang a victory Hagen was awarded an assist on game went on we improved our William Paterson swam, harjd in the 200-yard backstroke with a " The Pioneers started off the seo Jasper's goal and went on to con- play," Kucharski stated. against Pioneer rival, Montclair time of 201.45. ond half of the season with a 6-3 tribute his own goal, assisted' by Goaltender Frank Zahn was far State University, but fell short of a Bell, Boardman, Kessel, and Ed victory over SUNY-New Paltz on from rusty as he minded the net, victory. Stolarz won the 400 medley relay Saturday, at Mackay Park, in stopping 28 of NewPaltz's 31 shots The Pioneer women's team was in'3:51.58. Englewood. on goal. defeated 123-99 and the men's "The results basically came "We were a little rusty "Frank was sensational ' team fell behind 123-91. down to diving points (for the because of the holiday tonight as always," said "There were great races on both men's team)," stated Gurka. "We break, but we got the win Assistant Coach Mike sides," said Head Coach Ed Gurka. had no male divers so we hoped to and it's a key two points Chomiak. Rebecca Schirrman won the 200- out-swim them." for the team," said Head This was an important yard freestyle with a time of 2:07.70 The Pioneer women's team cur- Coach Gary Schor. win for the Pioneers in and claimed second place in the rently holds a record of 8-4 and the Aaron Jasper, Chris Metropolitan Collegiate 100-yard freestyle by clocking men's team is at 6-4. Hagen, and Jeff Rothman Hockey Conference 56.85. "I was proud of the way they made up the Pioneers' most (MCHC) standings. The Allison Coyle swam to win the swam with heart and intensity," successful scoring line of the Pioneers are currently 6-2-1 200-yard butterfly in 2:25.88 and Gurka said. "They came out fired game. • and are striving for the MCHC took second place in the 50-yard up and swam well, rising to the "The line of Jasper, Hagen, and championship title. freestyle with a time of 27.01. occasion." Rothman, stepped up to contribute The Pioneers have a tough week- Erin Kavannaugh captured first The men's team has three meets three goals," said Assistant Coach Rothman, less end ahead as they will be playing place in the 1-meter required dive and the women's team only has JeffKucharski. than a minute into the second. back-to-back MCHC games on with 128.55 points and won the 1- two before the Metropolitan The Pioneers took a 1-0 lead Eric Sita, Mike Baker, and Craig Saturday and Sunday. meter optional dive, tallying 106.35 Conference Championship (MCC) early in the first when Rothman .Hoppey went on to score a goal The Pioneers will be home (at points. meets. scored a goal unassisted. each in the third period. Mackay Park) against CCM on T h e /- : ' • N "The . Jasper scored with less than five Freshman forward Brian Murray Saturday at 9:15p.m. and will trav- Pioneer teams have minutes to go in the first period to contributed two assists and el to Columbia University on men's trained Assistant Captain Andy .Friedman Sunday at 7:30 p.m. team also hard all showed season and competi- show good Sports Trivia Question; tive suc- signs in cess. swimming Mike in the How many Stanley Cup Championships has Wilson champi- won the \^ onships," Wayne Gretzky won? When was his last? 1000-yard „ —: ' said Gurka. freestyle in 10:57.25. The Pioneers will continue their (see next week for t&e answer) Brian Boardman went on to battle toward the MCC meets place first in the 200-yard freestyle when they face Queens this with a time of 1:52.52. Wednesday in the Wightman Gym Last week's answer; Buffalo's Scott Norwood missed what would have been In the 50-yard freestyle, Billy at 6 p.m. the game-winning field goal against the Giants in Super Bowl XXV? Announcing the WPU Stimmer Program at St. Edmund's College Cambridge University. England July 1-30, 2000 the WPU Summer Program at St. Edmund's College is designed to provide William Paterson students with an education in two areas of Comparative Politics while living in a setting in which the comparative dimen- sions of the educational experience can come alive. Under the direction of Professor Michael Principe, Visiting Scholar at St. Edmund's College since 1993, students will spend four weeks at the college, sharing quarters and eating meals with graduate and undergraduate students from around the world who are mem- bers of St. Edmund's. Who may apply? Juniors/Seniors (in credits) as of July, 2000 who are at least 20 years old and have a minimum grade point average of 2.8 What classes are being offered? Two political science seminars will be offered (Comparative Social Policy and Comparative Constitutional law). Students will register for 6 credits of summer work through WPU. The prerequisites for upper-level political science classes are Intro to Politics or • American Government (these may be waived by the Chair of the Department, Professor Sheila Collins). What is the cost of the program? The estimated cost for tuition, room and board, and transportation is $4,000. Is Financial Aid available? Yes, those students who are interested in participating in the program should speak to the WPU Director of Financial Aid, Robert Baumel, How do I apply? Please contact Professor Michael Principe, Department of Political Science, Science Hall 244, x3619, as soon as possible. This first year of the program is limited to approximately 20 students. 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Raiders of Rutgers-Newark (1-14) Meg Renna struggled early but Both William Paterson and looking to stay in first place in the stepped up her game in the second . Rutgers-Newark suffered from NJAC and rebound from a heart- half converting 5-of-10 shots for 12 inconsistent play at both ends of breaking loss to conference foe, points. The junior also added 5 the floor. Each team turned the ball Ramapo, last Wednesday. The steals and grabbed 2 rebounds. over numerous times. Lady Pioneers overcame some The Lady Pioneers opened up "We played a good second half, sloppy first-half play to defeat the the second half with a barge of fortunately we were able to main- Scarlet Raiders 58-42. scoring. A 14-0 run that spanned tain our lead," Monahan said. "We William Paterson had a chance the first 8:00 of the second half must play 40 minutes of basketball to put the game out of reach early, allowed the Lady Pioneers to in order to be successful." but numerous turnovers and quickly build a 16 point lead. It With this win the Lady Pioneers missed opportunities allowed the was a lead that would prove insur-' improved to 13-3 while posting an Scarlet Raiders to fight their way mountable.. William Paterson out- impressive 9-1 record in conference back into the game. The Lady scored Rutgers-Newark 32-18 in play. With only eight games Pioneers led by a score of 26-24 at the second half. remaining on the schedule each the end of the first half. Wendy Kane also had a strong win is important toward securing "The game was actually too game for the Lady Pioneers. Kane home playoff games. Coach close for my liking and I wasn't too scored 11 points while collecting 6 Monahan, however, is taking a happy with the lack pf production rebounds, 3 of which came off the "game by game approach." from our subs," commented offensive glass. The Lady Pioneers will be travel- Monahan about the inconsistent Dana Feltz also pitched in with ling to Kean University to battle first-half play. the second half effort by scoring 9 with the Kean Cougars at 6 p.m. on Katie Morris poured in a game points and grabbing 5 rebounds. Wednesday. Come out and sup- high 18 points to lead the Lady Feltz shot 3-for-5 from the field and port the Lady Pioneers for their 3-for-4 from the charity stripe. Pioneers. Morris shot 5-for-8 from next home game on Jan. 29 at 2 Photo by Laurie Koba/ The Beacon/ the field as well as shooting a per- The Scarlet Raiders were led on p.m. when they will face Rutgers- fect 7-for7 from the free throw line. offense by Kim and Laurene Bove. Camden. Lady Pioneer Katie Morris (No.13) cuts through the Scarlet Raider Each scored a team high 10 points. defense to score a game high 18 points. Clutch free-throw shooting aids Pioneer Victory Mark Firth tough, and the Pioneers took a 34- Their next basket gave them a Sports Contributor 24 lead into the locker room at half- 44-41 lead with 9:30 left in the time. game, and capped off a 20-7 Scarlet •The Pioneer men's basketball The Scarlet Raiders came out Raider run. team improved their record to 12-3 tough in the second half, and with Horace Jenkins hit two free- this weekend with a tight 58-55 just under 16 minutes to play, the throws with just under six minutes win over Rutgers-Newark. Pioneer lead was down to four on the clock to give WPU a one- It appeared early that the Scarlet points. point lead. Raiders would be over-matched as Horace Jenkins countered with a After Rutgers-Newark threw the William Paterson jumped out to a three-pointer and William Paterson ball away, Mufeed Thomas was large early lead. . continued to lead until Rutgers- fouled and hit both free-throws to Rutgers-Newark had trouble Newark scratched back to take a extend the lead to three. finding the hoop in the first half, one-point lead, 42-41, with 10:40 Refusing to go down easily, with the WPU defense playing left to play. Rutgers-Newark hit a three-pointer to tie the game at 49 with 3:30 left. Mufeed answered with a three- point play of his own when he was fouled, and the shot and the free- throw found their way to the bot- tom of the net. A Rutgers-Newark basket and and two more foul-shots by Jenkins made it a 56-53 game with 10 sec- onds remaining. Rutgers-Newark sank another three to pull within one until, once again, Jenkins was fouled, and he Photo by Laurie Koba/ The Beacon calmly stepped to the line and hit both. Sophomore forward/ center Dag Christensen battles for a shot. The Scarlet Raiders had the ball out-of-bounds with a chance to tie the game with a three-pointer, but their last chance hopes were dashed when the in-bounded ball bounced off of a Rutgers-Newark players foot. • The errand pass forced a Scarlet Raider player to throw up an off- balanced shot that hit the back- board, and then bounced off the Women's and Men's Basketball rim. The missed shot ended a @ Kean University Photo by Laurie Koba/ The Beacon tough, hard-fought game by both Sophomore Forward/ Center Dag Christensen (No. 11) battles to teams. Wednesday gain control of a loose ball in Pioneer 58-55 victory over Rutgers- The Pioneers will try to tally 6 p.m. and 8p.m. Newark. . another win on Wednesday against Kean University at 8 p.m.