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Vol. XXVIII, No. 3 THE VILLANOVA SCHOOL OF LAW Valentine's Day, 1992 SELS Sponsors Successful Sports Symposium by Mary Locke broadcasts has generated signif­ the individual needs of student potential for additional income in oration could foster the develop­ On Thursday, January 23, the icant revenues. The cable industry athletes as well as the interests these markets. ment of the communities that Sports and Entertainment Law has contributed to the significant of the university. Massimino The financial growth and support professional teams. The Society sponsored a forum to increase in revenue while creating expressed a concern with the expansion of the sports industry panel agreed that the new discuss "Life After Sports"; the complications for broadcast con­ overall development of the student has both the NCAA and profes­ revenues being brought in by role of the attorney in the devel­ tract negotiations. The panel athlete including the importance sional sports associations on professional sports could be re­ opment of an athlete's career in discussed how this growth has of obtaining a degree. The fragile guard to protect against potential invested as well to stimulate the the growing sports industry. The affected the individual player, the nature of the athletic career \ abuses of this growth. Although communities which have support­ panel, moderated by Dean Robert coaches, the management of team warrants a genuine concern for proponents of mandatory drug ed teams. Garbarino, included Villanova organization and the media. the athletes academic career. testing support the programs to The success of this event was Basketball Coach Rollie Massimi- Kania, who once represented Villanova's program begins with protect the athlete, implemen- do in large part to the overwhelm­ no, former Philadelphia 76ers Cunningham, Brookshier and high school recruitment and con­ tinng testing could threaten the ing support from the students, Coach Billy Cunningham, Broad­ Chuck Daley, explained how this tinues after graduation to assist financial interests of everyone faculty and the legal community cast personality Tom Brookshier, media explosion has created a the player with his choice of an involved in the industry. Another who attended. The Sports and Chairman of the Maxwell Club need for better-player representa­ agent. The University then closely issue that has evolved with the Entertainment Law Society, in its and University of Pennsylvania tives to protect the athlete's monitors the agent's management growth of the industry is the second year, has sponsored several football All-American Francis interest. Student athletes have of the athlete's career to assure developing controversy over stu­ events to discuss the changing "Reds" Bagnall and attorney Art become targets of agents who that his interests are being dent athletes leaving college before role of the attorney in response Kania. The event provided an have seen the potential for the protected. graduation to enter the draft. to developments and expansion in opportunity to address issues of financial gain that has developed Industry growth has opened up Student athletes who come from both industries. This semester, college recruitment of athletes, with this industry. Both the several new avenues that the impoverished backgrounds do not the Society plans a forum to the professional draft, player NCAA and the professional sports player representative must regard staying in school as a discuss contract negotiations in representation, management con­ associations have developed pro­ address. Endorsement deals today choice when confronted with the the recording industry. Guests cerns and the influence of the grams to protect athletes from often exceed the salaries of most potential salaries offered today by will include entertainment attor­ media in sports. this type of representation. players in professional sports. professional organizations. Uni­ neys, producers and recording The growth of sports as an The panel emphasized the These deals are now considered versities find it difficult to per­ artists. An event to discuss the industry has been fueled in large importance of education and the major factors in player-team nego­ suade such students to remain in controversy surrounding Proposi­ part by the expansion of the media university role in the career tiations. Teams based in cities school. tion 48 and recent legislation industry through television. The development of the athlete. Uni­ with the most important media The potential for additional affecting the NFL Draft will be increased value of advertising air versities like Villanova have 'markets seem to attract players growth in the industry may be held later this spring. In addition, time available during sports implemented programs to service as well as coaches, because of the found in the combined efforts of the Society is currently planning both the public and private sec­ another edition of the Sports and tors. The additional revenues that Entertainment Law Society pub­ may be gained from this collab­ lication, Update. Moot Court Teams Win The Villanova Moot Court Diego, October 18-19. The team Board continues its tradition of was advised by Professor John outstanding performances in Moot Dobbyn. Court competitions this year. The Members of the Villanova Moot team of Karen Tomlinson and Court Board, in 1990-1991, won Michelle MacDonald were awards in numerous outside com­ winners of the John Marshall petitions. Villanova teams were Information and Privacy Moot winners of the National Tax Moot Court Competition in Chicago Court Competition in Florida and October 26-27, 199L Professor won the best petitioner's brief Richard Turkington was their award in the contest. In Albany, faculty adviser. Tomlinson and New York, the Villanova team MacDonald also won awards for won the Gabrielle Family Law best brief and best petitioners Moot Court Competition. Villan­ brief. Last year, the team of Jane ova teams were finalists in the North, Robert Carmignani and Vanderbilt Invitational Moot Karen Tomlinson were finalists Court Competition, Nashville, in the competition. Tomlinson Tenn.; regional finalists in the was the first oralist in the history National Moot Court Competition of the competition to be in the final plus won the best oralist award" round two years in a row. finalists in the Jessup Internation­ Kyle Carney and Cindy Long al Moot Court Competition: and Seated from left to right are Art Kania, Rollie Massimino, Billy Cunningham, Tom were semifinalists and won the won the best petitioner's brief Brookshier, Reds Bagnell and Dean Robert Garbarino. best brief award in the National award in the National Appellate Appellate Criminal Procedure Advocacy Moot Court Competi­ Moot Court Competion in San tion in Buffalo, N.Y.

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Non-Prolil OrganiiaNoh Commentary 6-7, 10 Valentine's Day p. 11 -12 Roving Reporter P- 13 Sports . p. 14 Faces Around the Law School P- 15 SBA Budget p. 16 Page 2 • THE DOCKET • Valentine's Day, 1992 ORGANIZATIONS AND EVENTS Introduction to the I Federalist Society

by Scott Donnini, Rich tion. The Society is apolitical and Reynolds, Mark Blount, all are welcome to attend their David Becker, Shawn extremely informal weekly meet­ Meyers, Andy Nardone ings (usually at Mallory's on Sunday nights). The VLS Chapter "The courts must declare the wishes to emphasize that any and sense of the law; and if they should all viewpoints are welcomed for be disposed to exercise will instead debate, and that the Chapter sees of JUDGMENT, the consequence itself primarily as offering for would be the substitution of their discussion another legitimate pleasure to that of the legislative point of view. body" The following are several com­ The above quotation, taken ments from very diverse and from Federalist Paper #78, reflects respectable sources regarding the one of the central principles of the purpose, the application, and the Federalist Society for Law and effect of the Federalist Society. Public Policy Studies. The Socie­ ty, a national organization based "The overriding purpose of the in Washington, D.C., is a group Federalist Society, like that of the of judicial conservatives and original Federalists of two libertarians who seek to stimulate hundred years ago, is to fight for thought and discussion about the the Constitution. Three decades application of conservative prin­ of judicial activism have wea­ Dr. Janice McElroy with Women's Law Caucus Officers Kim Butler, Gina Masino, Tom ciples to the law, especially with kened that document until it now Downey, Gail Lasprogata and Liz Duffy. respect to constitutional interpre­ seems to mean whatever judges tation. The Society is founded on want it to mean. The Federalists the principles that the state exists want it to mean what it was to preserve freedom, that the written to mean — no more, no separation of governmental pow­ less." Gender Bias Symposium ers is central to our Constitution, and that it is emphatically the Thomas Sowell A baby's crying disturbs the study. Second, the members are province of the judiciary to say Herald News courtroom and a judge asks the in key positions to implement what the law is and not what the February 11,1987 female attorney present to comfort changes recommended by the law should be. The Society seeks "... the Federalist Society has the child. A judge awards custody committee. This latter factor is both to promote an awareness of brought to campus the commit­ a divorcing couple's children to especially important because the these principles and to further ment to real, honest, vigorous, and the mother, despite evidence that Pennsylvania Supreme Court their application through its open discussion. It is a result of the father has been the primary voted not to be connected with the activities. the works of the Federalist Society caregiver. project, despite early and enthu­ to create a wonderful environment Gender bias in the judicial siastic support by Chief Justice Fundamental to the Society's for discussing social, political, system can take many forms. Dr. Nix. principles are the Federalist Pap­ legal, and constitutional issues." Janice McElroy of the Pennsylva­ McElroy indicated that the ers, a series of essays written in nia Commission on Women is the study will combine a number of 1787 by James Madison, John Jay Dean Paul Brest head of a commission studying different methods to evaluate the and Alexander Hamilton. In these Stanford Law School this issue. In an address at Vil- bias that exist in the Pennsylvania essays, the original Federalists March, 1990 lanova Law School on January 23 system. Borrowing a page from •promoted the adoption of the "First of all I do want to thank McElroy outlined the aims of this the Maryland gender bias study, Constitution and supported the the Federalist Society for this commission. McElroy indicated the Pennsylvania commission will division of power among the three opportunity to participate and to that gender bias affects both men send a questionnaire with hypo­ branches of government and the congratulate you for what you in the judicial system, thetical cases to a random sam­ states. The Society was founded and women have done during the past ten whether it be in different sentenc­ pling of judges for their reactions. in 1982 at Yale Law School and years. It has been my pleasure to ing for similar crimes or different The commission also plans to today is comprised of 128 law speak at many Federalist Society treatment by judges. have a series of meetings across school chapters and 56 lawyers gatherings around the country, McElroy heads a seventeen Pennsylvania to gather public divisions throughout the country. and I think one thing your organ­ person committee split almost input. McElroy emphasized that The Federalist's annual national ization has definitely done is to equally between men and women. the committee will not be focusing symposium has attracted such contribute to free speech, free The committee members come on gender bias against attorneys, notable speakers asJustice Anton- debate, and most importantly, from many different areas within although the American Bar Asso­ in Scalia, Nobel Laureate Milton public understanding of, and the legal field. The members ciation is a major financial sup­ Friedman, Judges Robert Bork awareness of, and an appreciation participation is important in two porter of the project. She expects and Richard Posner, and Profes­ of the Constitution. So that is a ways. First, the members bring a the study to take about two years. sors Richard Epstein and Lau­ marvelous contribution, and... in diversity of backgrounds to the — Kim Butler rence Tribe. a way, I must say I am jealous We are in the process of char­ of how the Federalist Society has tering a Federalist Society Chap­ thrived at law schools." ter here at VLS. The group's stated central purpose is simply Nadine Strossen to foster and encourage debate ACLU about Constitutional interpreta­ Yale Symposium March, 1991

SALSA Symposium: BOARD OF EDITORS Civil Riglits, Law and Editors-in-Chief Photography Editor David Krell Angeline Chen Public Policy Mark Helwig Sports Editor Layout Editor John Lago Lisa Calberg Entertainment Editor In honor of Martin Luther King, included: Philadelphia Council- Scott Donnini Jr., the Villanova University woman Augusta Clark; Kenneth School of Law's Black Law Stu­ Frazier, partner in Drinker, Biddle dents Association (BLSA) has & Reath; and Michael Pratt, Contributing Writers: David Becker, Mark Blount, Kim Butler, Mark Coyne, sponsored its first symposium on chairman of the Young Lawyer Scott Donnini, Tom Downey, Francie EIek, Peter Kratsa, Marty Lessner, Chris Civil Rights, Law and Pul?lic Section of the Philadelphia Bar Luning, Shawn Meyers, Andy Nardone, Rich Reynolds Policy on January 20. The title of Association. Professor Ruth Gor­ this year's symposium was Civil don of the Villanova School of Law The Docket is published monthly by the students of Villanova University Rights: A Legal/Historical Anal­ was moderator of the symposium. School of Law, Villanova, Pa. 19085. Letters and articles are welcome from ysis of the Process of Minorities "With incidents of racial vio­ students, faculty, alumni and the community. Paid advertisements are also in America, which began at 7 p.m. lence on the rise, the dispropor­ accepted. The Docket is distributed free to all current students, faculty and in Room 29 of Garey Hall. tionate number of African- administrators. Alumni who wish to receive The Docket by mail should notify Homer C. Floyd, Executive American men in prisons and on death row, the emergence of David The Docket office at the above address. The opinions expressed herein Director of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, Duke as a popular political figure are solely those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect those of the headed the panel that explored and the recent rhetoric of politi­ Docket editors and staff or the Villanova University School of Law. such issues as racial violence and cians on the subject of racial intolerance, affirmative action, quotas, the symposium was cer­ Faculty Advisor quotas, and set-asides, race and tainly a lively and informative Prof. John Cannon the "blind" criminal justice sys­ one," says BLSA adviser Professor tem and other topics addressed by Ruth Gordon. Dr. King that remain relevant A wine and cheese reception today. Other members of the panel followed immediately. valentinfe's Day, f99f2» THE DOCKET • Page'3 ORGANIZATIONS AND EVENTSi Law Reunion Weekend LALSA Helps Farmworkers Project

Villanova University School of Kania for cocktails, dinner and by Jennifer A. McGovern be teaching the farmworkers the Chester County and Pennsylvania Law celebrated its first Law dancing. This fall, a group of twenty information they had gathered on state police were encountering Reunion Weekend October 18, 19 Celebrating their 25th reunion, Villanova law students under the the issues and we began to break with them. We also told them that and 20, 1991. To kick off the the class of 1966 met for cocktails direction of legal writing instruc­ down the information into worka­ laws in the U.S. were different Weekend, Anthony Cardinal Bevi- at "Domus Assisi," the home of tor Jennifer Rosato set out to try ble sections and translated them than those in Mexico (where the lacqua, Archbisop of Philadelphia, Dean and Mrs. Steven P. Frankino to make a difference in the lives into Spanish. In the many meet­ workers were from) and that they was the celebrant and homilist for located in Wayne. The class of of some of the hispanic migrant ings that followed we discussed consequently needed to be aware the School of Law's annual Red 1966 then had dinner at the farmworkers in Chester County. how we were going to present the of U.S. laws. The evening finished Mass^ More than 700 alumni, Philadelphia Country Club in Signs around school called for material. We decided that lecture with a "wrong" role play where students and friends attended the Gladwyne. "Spanish speaking" volunteers to alone would not be sufficient: we we did everything wrong and the Mass on Friday evening and the The class of 1971 had cocktails help with the "Farmworkers needed to do something that workers had to tell us what we reception that followed. Cardinal and dinner at Overbrook Golf Legal Education Project" or would hold the workers' attention. did wrong and why. One group of Bevilacqua greeted the congrega­ Club; the class of 1976 celebrated "FLEP" as it came to be called. Someone suggested that we infuse FLEP teachers told me that after tion after the Mass in a receiving their reunion at the Franklin Organized largely out of the Latin the lecture with skits and finish their wrong role play, when they line. Institute; the Academy of Music American Law Students Associa­ the entire lesson up with a "bad" asked the farmworkers what was was the spot the class of 1981 tion (LALSA), FLEP had a good role play where we'd have the wrong about it, the workers On Saturday, October 19, the toasted their tenth reunion; and foundation for attracting those workers tell us what we did answered "everything." The classes of 1956, 1966, 1971, 1976, the class of 1986 met at the with the ability to speak Spanish. wrong. It was a good way for us workers' response was a good 1981 and 1986 celebrated their Cynwyd Club for cocktails and At the first meeting, Ms. Rosato to gauge what they'd learned. indicator of what they'd learned. reunions. For their 35th reunion, dinner. passed out an article that had Finally we were ready to start All in all FLEP was a very the School of Law's first graduat­ The Weekend concluded with appeared in the Philadelphia teaching. So, my group headed out positive endeavor and those of us ing class, 1956, met at "La Ronda," an Alumni Memorial Mass and Inquirer. This article detailed the on a Tuesday evening. We stopj)ed who participated in it this fall the home of Arthur and Angela Brunch on Sunday. problems impoverished migrant first at La Communidad Hispana hope that we made a difference. farmworkers in Chester County which is a local "help center" for The farmworkers' seemed to were having there with the police the hispanic farmworkers in Ches­ appreciate what we were doing for and courts. A mutual lack of ter County and which helped them and one group of FLEP communication based on language FLEP get off the ground. A repre­ teachers reports that when they barriers was the primary cause of sentative from La Communidad told the workers' they'd be back the problems. Many farmworkers Hispana took us to meet the in the spring, the workers' said .were stopped for moving viola­ farmworkers we would be teach­ "esperamos" (we'll be waiting). tions and arrested because of their ing that evening. Our first lesson Work on this project for our inability to understand English. took place in a trailer home in the spring classes will begin in Feb­ They were then being jailed with­ middle of one of the local mush­ ruary. Anyone who is interested out comprehending what was room farms. We found the workers in participating in FLEP this going on. Another problem that eager to learn. The group that spring should contact Ms. Rosato. was being encountered was that night started out with 5 ESL of migrant farmworkers as the students gathered around a kit­ victims of crime. Many of their chen table and quickly grew to at cases remained unsolved due to least 15 or 20 farmworkers stand­ the language barrier. Ms. Rosato ing shoulder to shoulder in the suggested that we might be able tiny kitchen. to help. Her plan was for groups At first it seemed that the of three or four of us to go to the workers weren't sure whether or migrant farmworker camps via not they could trust us. However, their English as a Second Lan­ once they realized that we weren't guage classes and instruct them associated with the police, they as to basic traffic and drunk opened up and a great dialogue driving laws. Ms. Rosato suggest­ began. Soon they were sharing ed that we also educate the farm­ some of the police experiences workers as to what the police were that they themselves had had and sajfing to them when they were , were .asking, us whether, or. noi-; stopped, how they should act they'd done the right things and when stopped, and also what their what they should do in any future rights were when they were encounters. We spent a good part stopped. of the evening trying to drive With these ideas in hand, Ms. home to these guys that in order Rosato assigned student volun­ to minimize police contact they teers to research the issues. After needed to have valid car inspec­ research was complete, the volun­ tions and not drive drunk, two of teers gave those of us who would the most common problems that Alum Prez Elected The Villanova University School of Law Alumni Association announced its new officers for 1992. Bernard J. McLafferty, class of 1961, was elected presi­ dent. McLafferty is the president of the Montgomery County law firm of McLafferty & Kroberger P.C., and has been a member of the Law Alumni Board for five years. The president-elect is Law­ rence R. Lesser, class of 1967. Lesser is the founding and senior partner in the Montgomery County firm of Lesser & Kaplin, and for four years has been a member of the Law Alumni Board. Joseph A. Tate, class of 1966, was elected vice president of the committee. A partner in the Phi­ ladelphia firm of Dechert, Price & Rhoads, Tate has been a member of the Law Alumni Board for three years, and he was instrumental in planning and soliciting for the funding of the student emergency loan memorial fund in memory of his deceased classmate. Bob Mairone. A member of the class of 1964, Rosemary Flannery was elect­ ed secretary. Flannery is a partner in the Montgomery County law firm of Wisler, Pearlstine, Talone & Craig. Mason Avrigian, Jr., class of 1987, was elected treasurer of the Alumni Executive Committee. He is a fourth year associate in the A sincere commitment to Public Interest Philadelphia firm of Pepper, Hamil­ ton & Scheetz. - SerrW' Valentine's Day, T992* THE DOCKET • Page 5 POEMS & LISTS Seven Changes Proposed To The Dean Since December, 1991 ("The Main Event")

1. Signing up for a study room gets you a beaten up. semi-private room at Bryn Mawr Hospital 5. Admissions office no longer letting an hour later. males in who are less than 5'10" and 2. Upgrade book detector in library to a 180 pounds for their own protection. metal detector to check for weapons. 6. Blue Cross card a prerequisite to 3. Installation of "Boxing Rings" to free admission. up study rooms for studying. 7. Sun Tzu's The Art of War on 4. Little stickers given out so we can recommended pre-law reading list. keep track of fellow law students we've

Three Things Not To Do Around i ,x- A Certain Law Student .?• . 'r-, ! 1. Be near him when the bell rings — he thinks it's another round. 2. Touch his books. 3. Call him Frances. wMlflfNi 'Sensitive Docl

White Lies and Sham An Ode To Life Love

I do not like White Lies and Sham author anonymous author anonymous I do not like them Sam I am I do not like them from a crook / am a gear I see a bird I do not like them in a book You are a gear and my heart fills with wonder I do not like them from a date We're all cogs I hear a bird It is of these If really hate in the machine of life and my heart starts to sing I do not like them in my life I do not like them, they cause strife % I drink beer I become the bird You drink beer i.-; • I rise, I fly It seems they have become the norm jobs are a drag V;., I lay eggs, I build a nest Yet without them life will not lose My dog is my wife You know it's a zen thing form Do not hide in what is not the truth You are a bird Don't speak in secret, in a booth >. ,• 'i: Our hearts will join We 'II share a nest f- Most of all, my countrymen but never a worm I do not like them from a friend For a friend may use them on the Then the bird dies sly I fall to the ground I sit and scream out why why why My heart lies in pieces To such a friend I say goodbye Isn't that profound and as Heave with tears I cry

I do not like them I despair • . • But, I ask, do you care? I do not see the joy, but pain I hope they will not come again The loss of a friend I must share • White Lues and Sham are quite a : • iW. pair. - i ' •

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Bar Review Amazing Grace

by Louis Cypher, B.L. Zebub sional sports teams ... (please supply your best five-year- I turned twenty-five a few days can be expressed by numbers. and Screwtape In a further attempt to be old whining, taunting, Andy Roo- ago. Rounding the quarter century They can't. We've all a bit of Due to the great amount of politically correct, and in order to neyesque voice). mark seemed worthy of reflection. divinity in our souls; we all walk excitement generated by our first appease our fellow columnist Since last we left you, quite a Besides, I needed a break from in God's grace. Grades are illusion article, our editor has informed lis "Mr. Politically Correct," we lot has happened in our world. plowing through page after page and lie. They are fabrications. that he is in the process of neg­ would like to address supply side Boris Yeltsin, after becoming of cases on the admissibility of Like other mortal things, they will otiating a multi-million dollar economics and their effects on the completely independent from Nata­ expert testimony on child abuse. fade away into ashes and dust. contract with the STAR. And so, political careers of the Democratic sha, has joined a new union with It's bad enough that I have no Buoyed as I was by such cheery regtetfully, this may be our last nominees for President... Rocky and Bullwinkle. Common knowledge whatsoever about evi­ thoughts, I went home and got article. In other political news, Mario decency prevents us from describ­ dence, but I'm supposed to help good and drunk. So there I was, so there I was,, Cuomo has made a final decision ing their relationship in detail; but get off some sick bastard who The next day, I learned of the so there I was ... at the "Electric and has announced that he will let it suffice to say. Rocky has can't keep his hands to himself. death of a friend of a friend. He Banana Bar and Seaside Grill in not be a candidate for the Demo­ taken to yodelling, and Boris has Why can't the legal writing was killed in an avalanche while Medicine Hat, Alberta ... I'm cratic presidential nomination in brought new meaning to the term instructors assign topics a little skiing. His friend. Amy, told me standing in the corner, reminisc­ 1988. "Moose Lodge." more familiar and a lot less he loved the sport, and was a ing about my past law school love In a related story, Generalissmo Public Service Announcement: revolting? gifted athlete. He was my age. affairs ("Miss July," "Miss Francisco Franco is still dead. a virus has been spreading Like every other first year Another gifted athlete, my room­ December") when a beautiful lady On the home front, accusations throughout the law school compu­ student, I spent the past few mate, Mark, continues to train for asked me the time, "four," I said by Gennifer Jessica Hahn Donna ter system, Winifred says, "Be weeks waiting for my grades. a spot on the Olympic team. It ... Cypher has flatulence ... Rice Marilyn Monroe Flowers of careful folks ... wear a condom." Worrying, actually. So worried, in sometimes saddens me to watch I walked out of the Banana, my an affair with Guv (the Love) Public Service Announcement. fact, that I started sending out him strive where I have failed. I Elsinore still in hand (see Strange Clinton, have catapulted Paul Part II: consoling note to first year resumes, so I could honestly say walked away from rowing and Brew at 1) and went to the local Tsongas to the front runner spot. first semester grade recipients; I didn't know what my GPA was. dreams of making the Olympics mall to buy some outlines (those Immediately, rumors spread like don't dwell on them, they're only Those resumes are now lining to start law school. I will cheer guys in the cafeteria rip you off) wildfire, that he, too, had slept worth 25% ... of the rest of your some of the finer landfills in the for Mark with all my heart, but got on the escalator and the cable with Flowers. Tsongas vigorously life!!!!!!! (P.S. NA, NA, NA, NA, northeast corridor. Replies to my living vicariously through his broke ... so I took the steps. In denied the accusations, and in NA, NA.) employment inquiries have been successes leaves me empty. the words of the immortal Cliff what pollsters describe as a fatal Intramural controversy: should quite cordial: "Thank you. We did Death of friends, death of Clavin "What's up with that!?!" ' blow to his campaign, the Amer­ Magic Johnson be allowed to play not know Villanova had a law dreams. Pretty morbid stuff. It a In an attempt to be politically ican public believed him. with "Downey with OPP?" Send school. Good luck in your search." young man's thoughts turn to correct, we would now like to Advice to first years about the any comments on this or any other I've kept all seventy-six nixes so fancy in spring, they cloak them­ address the controversy concern­ legal writing brief and oral argu­ compelling social issue to the far — the bathroom needs new selves in gloom and melancholy in ing derogatory names for profes­ ments: NA, NA, NA, NA, NA, NA Docket, care of Doogie Howser. wallpaper. winter. Receiving reams of rejections But light shines through; it QUESTION #llflppucants> did dull the pain of waiting. The always does. While I worried over anxieties were still there, though. grades, while Amy's friend passed Have you ever pushed someone over a stupid They seemed to be everywhere, away, while Mark nears a goal I've studyroom?" lurking in people's minds and given up, a woman whose grace Yes n No I I weighing on their spirits. It didn't, I find amazing gave birth to a baby and doesn't seem right that the boy while the rest of her class took world attaches so much impor­ finals. His entrance to this world tance to a flimsy piece of paper. fills me with hope and happiness. As if a person's quality can be The miracle of birth. It renews us quantified. As if the beauty and all. wretchedness of our characters Mark Coyne # ' \ OUESnON #V fApplicant's ludgment) : Have you ever insisted on pressing criminal charges over a stupid pushing incident?" 4 Yes Q No d] •tiil

'mm iRSIlIHRWl The night before the Board of Examiners interview, neither applicant could sleep. The Right Side by David Krell think they deserve any ounce of dates are human, too. Just like you I'm no Bill Clinton supporter, respect for alerting the public to and me. What's next week's cover but recent events have compelled what a bad person Clinton is. Give Professor Lanctot had a baby boy ^ Peter Francis Andrews, story for The Star going to be, I VLS class of 2017 — on November 26,1991. Congratulations! me to write about the charges by me a break. wonder. Maybe we'll discover that Gennifer Flowers, including the Another reason why I'm so irate Paul Tsongas curses when he allegation of a twelve-year affair (Come on — it's hard to find stubs his toe. Maybe we'll learn between her and Clinton. I am a synonyms for "pissed off" in a the Tom Harkin bounced a check very big advocate of freedom of the thesaurus) can be summed up in for $14.47 when he was in college. press and maybe an even bigger two words — WHO CARES? Does Maybe we'll see that Jerry Brown gossip, but Flowers' story in The it have any bearing on Clinton's used to hide Playboy under his bed Star has disturbed me greatly for ability to govern? Does it have any when he was a teenager. Or a number of reasons. bearing on the strength or wea­ maybe we'll learn that Bob Kerrey First, Gennifer Flowers (Why in knesses of Clinton's platforms went to a (Gasp!) strip bar when the hell would she spell her first and the issues he thinks are he was in Vietnam. name with a "G"?) accused Clin­ important to the country. No way. Ever since Watergate, the pub­ ton of being untruthful. But, a Clinton was absolutely right lic, with not a little help from the closer look into Flowers state­ when he said on the post-Super media, have held candidates, ments regarding her life reveals Bowl "60 Minutes" that extra­ especially presidential candidates, a padding and exaggerating of marital affairs are no one's bus­ to an almost impossible standard. one's resume that is not to be iness except the husband and The standard is perfection, i.e. a believed. Among them are Flow­ wife. But what about character, candidate must marry his or her ers' lies about being Miss Teenage you may ask. Okay, what about high school sweetheart at age 18, America and taking classes at the it. Clinton did not embezzle from be a virgin on wedding night, University of Arkansas — Little his campaign funds nor did he never drink, smoke, do drugs, go Rock. For further details, I suggest accept bribes from businesses to a highly respected college and persuing the February 3, 1992 looking for government contracts. law school, always help the public issues of Newsweek. It's high time He had an affair. Perhaps Hilary interest professionally and per­ the legitimate press (then again, Clinton knew about it before last sonally, have three good-looking we are talking about The Star) week and perhaps she didn't. At kids and must also look good. If became accountable to its readers any rate, Bill and Hilary Clinton we keep holding candidates to and viewers. Didn't they check are responsible to each other for these standards, never mind dis­ out Flowers' bio and her penchant their values and morals regarding couraging the Woodstock genera­ for padding the truth? Apparently their marriage, not the public. tion from public service, we will not. In this regard, I'm pissed off Third, I would like to know discourage every generation from that Flowers and her attorney when we will realize that candi' .iJOx n liSii. public service; . . _ , Valentine's Day, 1992* THE DOCKET • Page 7 COMMENTARY! The Conservative Guy Detrimental Reliance Hypothetical story: upon the registrar's advice in Students, in the fall of their dropping the course, knowing the has great experience, by Tom Dougherty was having a picnic on the grassy please explain what this is third year at Law School V must registrar knoll) and the women that and how we can respond to go to the registrar's office for a personal knowledge and expertise Dear Readers, in the credit audit area. If there I want to state publicly that I Kennedy slept with (probably a this environmental threat. credit audit. The registrar at V larger group than the will determine whether the stu­ is anyone in V on whom RB could acted alone in writing this column. how many credits conspirators). Global Warming is a theory put dents have the proper number of rely to tell him At no time was I aided by the credits for graduation, and will he had and needed, it was the military-industrial complex or the forth by some of the scientists registrar. CIA. Also, I wish to state for the Dear Conservative Guy, who were predicting a new Ice Age advise the students accordingly. record that I never slept with Do you think that the scan­ a few years ago. Apparently, they For example, if a student's total dalous allegations against credits taken together with the That is, RB did not think about Gennifer Flowers^ had their thermometers upside the credit audit again until a week Governor Clinton are true? down. The current theory is that credits the student will have Dear Conservative Guy, How will this affect his taken by the end of the third year before graduation. RB received a white males driving pick-up call from a V law school dean. RB Why is there so much con­ campaign? trucks and running factories are do not equal V's minimum troversy over the film JFK? Once upon a time. Bill Clinton amount, the registrar will tell the figured the call was to congratu­ polluting the atmosphere with late him on the work he had done How can anybody deny that got married. Part of this process greenhouse gases that cause the student so he/she will be able to there was a conspiracy to kill involves taking an oath to keep adjust his/her schedule to accom­ with his student organization. Earth to get hotter. Eventually, Much to RB's surprise, he was not (sigh) John F. Kennedy? your pants zipped when you're the polar icecaps will melt and modate the necessary increase in around other women. If he broke credits. The idea is that the going to ^aduate because he was I have not yet seen the film since Bryn Mawr will become beach­ two credits shy of the amount this oath, it does not bode well for front property. registrar, by notifying the student I would rather pay to see Disney's his ability to uphold the Presiden­ now of a deficiency in credits, will required to graduate. RB told the fairytale {Beauty and the Beast) tial oath. However, there are those give students time to amend their dean how he relied on the regis­ than Oliver Stone's. However, I While scientists debate the who argue persuasively that there issue using sensitive devices and schedules to graduate. trar's advice to drop a course to have read about the film, dis­ is a tremendous difference his detriment. Too bad. V cannot cussed it with those who have sophisticated computer modeling V third year student RB had an allow a student to graduate with between these oaths. First, the techniques, we can content our­ seen it, and know that it got two Constitution will not slap you for appointment with the registrar in too few credits. The dean suggest­ thumbs-up from Siskel and Ebert. selves by watching television and the fall of his third year for a credit ed that RB take a summer course failing to preserve and protect it. looking out the window. In the I probably will see the film Also, the Constitution won't make audit. The registrar, after exa­ at T Law School, to make up the past few months of this Global mining RB's law school transcript, missing two credits. Problem. The eventually since I may have played you sleep on the couch. Finally, Warming the following ominous a part in the conspiracy even the Constitution won't get a told him that if he keeps his summer course was to conflict signs have appeared: schedule as is, he will graduate with the bar review course which though I wasn't born yet. As I lawyer and make you give it half L Eighteen inches of snow in understand the plot, everybody of the White House in the divorce with two extra credits. Student was already signed up and paid Jerusalem. RB said that the courseload is no for; and the summer course would was involved in the conspiracy to settlement. 2. The coldest winter ever kill Kennedy: the Army, the Navy, Personally, I don't know if the different from his usual course- not finish before RB was to take recorded in New Zealand. load, and that he is happy with the PA Bar. In order to take the the CIA, the FBI, the Dallas Police allegations are true. It should be 3. Blizzards in the South. Department, the Military- noted that they were revealed in the courses for which he has PA Bar, all people taking the test 4. Major snowstorms in Japan signed up. The registrar then must hold a law degree. At the Industrial complex, Cubans, homo­ the kind of sleazy newspapers for the first time in six years. sexuals, Lyndon Johnson, Earl that made a mockery of journal­ directed RB to drop a course, time of the summer Bar, RB would 5. In all fairness, I do not have saying every student should want not have his degree, and therefore Warren (that bastion of conserva­ istic ethics by printing the name a degree in meteorology and tism), Arlen Specter, and a gang of the Palm Beach rape victim (e.g. as light-a schedule in the spring would not be able to take the test. I could be wrong. However, of their third year as their past RB said that V should be of Albino dwarfs. Oh yes, there Star, The New York Times). NASA has found no evidence was this fellow named Lee Harvey credits allow. Reluctantly, RB estopped from arguing he has too of global warming, either. Of dropped a two-credit course. few credits, because he relied to Oswald but he only played a small Dear Conservative Guy, course, I would like to know part. Apparently, the only people There has been much talk his detriment on the advice of an where they were when Student RB, like any other third agent of V who was of sufficiently not involved in the conspiracy in the news lately about Glo­ Kennedy was shot before I year law student, was busy. He were Ronald Reagan (though he bal Warming. Could you high managerial status. Too bad. trust them. had a part-time job, was head of RB said that the law supported a student organization, and had him. Too bad. This was law normal class preparation with school, not law. which to contend. RB signed up 4- for the PA bar, as well as a bar RB did receive his diploma review course. He did not give the before the PA Bar, by spending COUNSELOR DONT credit audit or the dropped course two weeks straight writing a FORGET another thought. After all, who directed research paper for V. AT LARGE better than the registrar, would Moral of hypothetical story; youR know how many credits he had don't believe everything you learn and how many credits he would in law school. Names and places need to graduate. The registrar have been changed to protect the mLENTINE! told him to drop a course, he relied guilty and/or innocent. Library Gate - The True Story

by Francie Elek business of studying. Mr. Short- ing anonymity and are considering its silliness. It was just another Dear Counselor at large, Things can become pretty bor­ fuse returned. The dynamic duo joining the Ames County Witness example of why men create wars. I am graduating this year ing around exams. But not this told him to vacate. He started Protection Program. If it were women, well we would and am trying to decide on a year. Much to my relief a minor packing his belongings. THE So how do we assess the inci­ have just pretended that we bar review course. SMH, Bar scandal heated up. LIBRARY- VINCIATOR told Mr. Short-fuse dent? On a serious note,it sounds NEVER WANTED the room any­ Bri, Kaplan ... I'm so con­ GATE. to hurry. Mr. Short-fuse became like both sides acted badly and it way and then said as many vin­ fused. What are the differen­ The players: a tall second year annoyed. Our sources are divided is the sort of thing which gives dictive things as possible in the ces in these, and how do I (let's call him Mr. Short-fuse) and on whether THE VINCINATOR lawyers bad reputations (how can safety of the bathroom. I person­ choose? a rather mild mannered 3d year repeated the request. In any event, you take this case seriously — ally would have made SU^ that 3rd year & worried (THE VINCINATOR) and his Mr. Short-fuse HAD SUFFERED after all this was the tort invented those people never got a BALSA smart-alec-fire-alarm-pulling ENOUGH. So he shoved/threw/ by poor little Bryan Daily and his Heart on Valentines Day and cohort in crime (BM standing for punched (depends on the source) Nazi Aunt, though maybe this is maybe ratted on them when they Dear 3rd year & worried, ... well you can guess). So they THE VINCINATOR across the what you call a "terrifying touch­ parked on the grass in the parking Your choice is not simple. are all in the library on the room, breaking his glasses. In ing"). But more importantly: IT lot. But I certainly would not have Bar Bri's crust is light and Sunday immediately following legal terms this means property WAS A SCANDAL. Garey High either slu^ed/forced someone out flaky, yet the sauce can be a Thanksgiving. I spoke to the damage, which means lawsuit, was teeming with tales of the of the room. There are so many bit flat. SMH's sa.uce has a exclusive Docket source (call him emotional maybe even punitive fight. There were rumors of "The more creative ways of making tremendous nose, but the DEEP THROAT). DEEP THROAT damages, possible movie rights (as Mr. Short-fuse defense fund" and someone's life miserable. cheese tends to offend the was minding his own business in Prof. Wertheimer would say: that BM was evacuating his spic- But history will always palate. Don't do Kaplan; all the tax alcove (home of many a "great stuff"). DEEP THROAT and-span clean carrell in protest. remember December of 1991 not they hand out are first-year tort with irate grad-tax students) reports that all he heard was THE My friend, King Trivia himself, for the peculiar squawk of the outlines. when THE VINCINATOR and VINCINATOR screaming "you, Marty Lessner, immediately gener­ clocks, or the ever changing BM came down stairs looking for you criminal ... I'll sue." Eight ated statistics on violence in the temperature within the building a study room. They came upon security guards arrived to the library (excluding the daily which our noble Dean of Facilities one filled with books but the scene, the Radnor police, and attacks upon students who dared (guardian and protector of every occupant was not present. Now every curious student within to BRING A SODA WITHIN the innocent microphone, every leaf either they had that room sighed earshot. Then THE VINCINA­ hallowed, security-guarded- on the Phicus trees, every corner out (DEEP THROAT'S THEORY) TOR and BM left the scene in an alumnae-pay-up-or-get-out walls). of the building which constitutes or as another source (who wants ambulance. According to In fact, Marty's analysis was so his SOLE charge) cannot seem to to be called MARGE'S PRICING MARGE'S PRICING SYSTEM conclusive he was considering cure. Nor will history remember SYSTEM, a name cloaked in seeing the security guards RUN calling in Channel 3 even as we this year as the year of the curious mystery and intrigue) reports, WITH ALACRITY and a SENSE spoke. marriage between the Women's they rushed upstairs and with the OF MISSION was a truly amazing Yes, regardless of how the Law Caucus and the Rugby Team maturity of third graders signed and beautiful thing. This whole Drama evolves (and by the (all rapped up in the persona of the rooms out, snickering all the DOCKET reporter has heard (but time this is printed it will be but Tom Downey). Instead, this year way. can not verify because she is to a memory), I would like to thank will be remembered as the year Anyway, regardless of the ver­ chicken to ask either VINCINA­ all the players just for the sheer of LIBRARY-GATE. The year sion you believe, these men want­ TOR or his cohort-in-crime BM) drama. We had fighting, scream­ Villanova LIVED torts and crim­ ed that room. They wanted it bad. that there are criminal and civil ing, lots of witnesses. As a bored inal law. The year students saw So they moved out 1/2 of the suits pending. Fearing subpoena, third year, aching to escape this the security guards ssrrot. occupant (Mr. Short-fuse)'s books DEEP THROAT and MARGE'S delayed gratification mode, I And for that gCB**? uiert, i ts- and commenced the important PRICING SYSTEM are demand­ really appreciated the incident W thank you. Page 8 • THE DOCKET • Valentine's Day, 1992

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••J" • '-X Page 10 • THE DOCKET • Valentine's Day, 1992 COMMEOTARYi Rape Victim Identities: To Reveal or Not To Reveai? by Angeline Chen of reported rapes are committed some sort of societal pariah. The the rape victim's right to privacy However, the privacy rights of "The personal life of every against females rather than accused argue that fairness in must defeat is that of the First the accused rapist have largely individual is based on secrecy, and against males and thus the use of accordance with the fundamental Amendment. And yet, acknowl­ been ignored, despite the argu­ perhaps it is partly for that reason "she" seemed more practical.] ideas of the American adversarial edging the broad right of freedom ment that the stigma which att­ that civilized man is so nervously As well, an oft-cited concern by process. of the press does not mean aches to the potentially wrongly anxious that personal privacy government agencies and officials The strongest conflict rises acquiescing that it is all- accused is equally as damaging should be respected." — Anton is the chilling effect that disclo­ from the clash between the vic­ encompassing. Obviously there and undeserved. Concealment of Chekhov sure might have upon the reports tim's right to privacy and First are aspects of one's life which fall his identity until the conclusion Current events have brought of rapes. Rape is acknowledged to Amendment rights. Under Florida outside of the media's domain. of judical proceedings would work the right of privacy to the fore­ be one of the most under-reported Star, the media may lawfully The media's argument for disclos­ to at least afford, him a small ground of the public's attention. crimes. Several studies indicate publish truthful information that ing a rape victim's identity is that corner of the blanket of protection Perhaps no other area of this right that fear of disclosure is one of has been legally obtained. A rape such information is of "legitimate given alleged rape victims. Such seems to raise as much controv­ the major discouragements in the victim's name may be in any public concern." How is a rape a delay in positive identification ersy as the tradition of keeping the decision of many rape victims to number of documents which may victim's identity of public con­ by the media would not unduly identity of a rape victim from not report the crime. Forced become, directly or inadvertantly, cern? In publishing Patricia Bow­ infringe upon First Amendment being disseminated through the disclosure would invariably deter a matter of public record. Once in man's identity prior to her consent rights in that the public would media, while affording no such some victims from either report­ the public domain, the identity of to be publicly identified, NBC still gain access to the informa­ courtesy to the accused rapist. ing the crime or seeking any victim therefore becomes fair News president Michael Gartner tion, albeit later on down the line, Recently, for example, watchers counselling. game for publication under the replied to criticism that: "As after a conviction has been of the William Kennedy Smith Many who support the disclo­ First Amendment. The First wounding as revealing her name obtained. Analogously, juvenile trial were able to scrutinize his sure of rape victim identities Amendment has always been may be, it's news. Specifics add offenders are afforded anonymity every facial gesture as he defended claim that such publication will given the broadest sweep possible credibility to the story." A recent from the publication of their himself against the charge of rape. disperse of the stigma which under Supreme Court interpreta­ law review article questioned the identities due to their age and the Throughout the trial, his accuser accompanies rape. A USA Today tion due to the recognized need for strength of his assertion, replying accompanying considerations giv­ was identified only as an indeter­ article quoted a former president "robust and uninhibited" discus­ that "[t]he media has access to en to the potential for permanent minate "blue blob" on national sion and the public's right to know police reports, court files and harm incurred should such juve­ TV. Although Patricia Bowman's what the government was up to. judicial proceedings, which pro­ nile offenders be stigmatized as identity was eventually revealed, The press serves the function of vide specific details of an alleged "criminal" elements. Surely a widespread publication of her "Short of homicide, disseminating information to the rape. The press also may be able small measure of this considera­ name occured only after she public, playing a fundamental and to obtain many personal facts tion may be extended to accused announced her intent to deliber­ (rape) is the ultimate crucial duty in informing and about the victim through inter­ rapists, unless or until convicted, ately "go public." Prior to her violation of self." educating citizens. Such a duty of views and other investigative given the stigma that attaches to announcement, only the Globe (a necessity will sometimes entail measures that can add credibility them through simple association newspaper tabloid) and NBC-TV - J. White publishing specific and sometimes to a story. With this comprehen­ with the crime of rape. and the New York Times public­ intimate details of an individual's sive information available, wheth­ An argument which might be ized her identity. Meanwhile, personal life. Yet obviously, in er the victim was named Jane Doe asserted against such a practice world-famous boxerr Mike Tyson of the National Organization for light of the above considerations, or Sue Smith is not a necessary is that one of the purposes for is currently on trial for rape Women, Karen DeCrow, as declar­ such freedom of the press cannot element to make a story identifying accused criminals is so charges, while his accuser is ing: "Pull off the veil of shame. help but overlap and infringe upon believable." that witnesses who may be able known and identified only as a Print the name." Such proponents a rape victim's right to privacy. to offer corrobarting testimony "former contestant in the Miss of disclosure assert that giving will come forth, and that conceal­ Black America pageant." rape victims secrecy enforces the, What is the solution? A mod­ "Forced disclosure is ment of an accused rapist's iden­ rejected societal notion that a est proposal. tity might prevent some of those Why should rape victims have woman who has been "ravaged" Rape can not be treated like the not the answer." witnesses from having access to the right to have their iden­ becomes "damaged goods," and majority of criminal offenses. Its the information needed to corre­ tities kept secret? that her value is therefore dim­ very nature and the irrevocable late the crime with the accused. Rape is akin to no other crime. inished. Tearing away the tradi­ detriment on the lives of both the Even with this argument avail­ However, specific details need not Like all sex offenses, the victim tional veil of secrecy the media innocent victim and the wrongly able as protection, and a Supreme be toally excluded, simply the of rape is subjected to harm not affords rape victims would, they accused are far-reaching enough Court obviously favorable to accused's name, just as the alleged only at the time of the act, but argue, cause rape to become more to warrant setting aside a separate according the media as much free victim's name is excluded present­ for an extended subsequent peri­ "normalized" to the victim as well procedural system for such rein as possible, the majority of ly. Enough information may still od. Permanent damage may be as to society. However, this view­ charges. Sex offenses have already the media holds to a tradition of be given such that any individuals inflicted upon the rape victim's point i^ores the fact that such been recognized as distinct enough not publishing a rape victim's with personal knowledge of the ability to manage or cope with a decision to be paraded before the to warrant separate divisions in identity. Even the now-infamous crime will still be able to identify various aspects of daily life, to world should be chosen by the various entities such as the Dis­ Florida Star had an internal policy the incident or individuals and maintain self-esteem and feelings victim, who deserves to be trict Attorney's Office. In addi­ of not publishing the names of come forth to offer evidence. In of self-worth, to interact with or accorded dignity and privacy in tion, the intimate nature of the reported rape victims. This policy this fashion, the public's First trust in other people, and to which to seek recovery in the violation warns us that both the has been dubbed "one of modern Amendment right to know will engage in normal sexual relations. means she feels best suited for victim's concern that her ordeal journalism's few conspiracies of not be unduly hindered, and yet Rape causes both immediate and herself. While those victims who be kept private and the societal silence." Thankfully, there is no an individual's right to privacy, long-term psychological and emo­ do choose to reveal their identities stigma attached to the crime may sign that the media, despite the which warrants particular con­ tional trauma to the victim, forc­ are to be commended for their possibly never be excised. Forced Florida Star decision, has any sideration in the case of rape, may ing the victim to attempt to "put courage, such a determination disclosure is not the answer. plans to change this practice be infringed upon in the least back the pieces" after being should be recognized as a personal The most powerful argument anytime soon. intrusive manner. violated in the worst imaginable choice. To have that choice taken way. This aspect of rape was away from them and force them acknowledged in Florida Star v. to shoulder the responsibility for when Justice White stated educating society is an insensitive that: "Short of homicide, [rape] is and callous response to the the ultimate violation of self." To problem. publicize the ordeal at a time The National Jewish Law Students Association when the victim most needs Why is it so controversial that MidAtlantic Region privacy for the healing process to a rape victim's identity be Proudly Presents its First Conference on . . . begin is not only unredeeming in kept concealed from the terms of the gain of "public public? Nationalism and Hate Politics knowledge," but callous to the On the converse side, no con­ basic concept of human dignity. sideration seems to be given to the In addition, some criminal ele­ accused rapist, although it is Featuring: ments may view the rape victim arguable that the harm to accused as more "vulnerable" and thus a rapist's reputation is just as great confirmed easy target. Identifying as the need to protect the alleged German Nationalism and the Backlash Against Foreigners in Germany the victim may expose her to victim. Certainly a stigma att­ By Dr. Thomas Childers, further harm or even reprisal. aches to the accused, particularly Professor of History, University of Pennsylvania This is particularly so in cases if the trial is well-publicized, where a suspect has not yet been regardless of the outcome reached Extremism in the United States apprehended. (For example, after by the court. Even if the accused By Scott Feigelstein, her identity had been publicized, is acquited, this stigma will Director, Eastern Pennsylvania — Delaware the plaintiff in Florida Star continue to be carried by the regional office of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith received threatening phone calls accused and have possible detri­ mental or devastating effects on from a man who said he would Anti-Semitism in the Wake of the Break-up of the Soviet Union rape her again.) careers, relationships, and an Unlike other crimes, rape car­ individual's public image. While By Dr. Alvin Rubinstein, ries a stigrna which attaches itself the accused is presented to the Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania to the victim. Rape victims often world as a possible rapist with all exhibit a tendency to feel "dirty" the strings attached, the accuser or ashamed of themselves. They, remains nameless. as well as a significant portion of In addition, no other crime February 20, 1992 , 'M society, may feel they are therefore allows for the concealment of the 5:00-7:00 P.]V1. to blame and responsible for what identity of the accuser. Should a has been done to them. This criminal proceeding be publicized, at ''- manifests itself in the close scrut­ the identities of both accused and University of Pennsylvania iny by both society and themselves accuser are usually publicized of the motives of the victim: Why under the umbrella of the public Law School was she there? Why didn't she need for knowledge. Again, the 34th and Sansom Streets, Room 213 resist more? How was she dressed? proponents for disclosure argue [Author's note: The use of "she" that treating alleged rape victims Stictly Kosher Wine and Cheese Reception to follow does not connote that only females differently sets rap apart as a All are welcome! may be the victims of rape. How­ different sort of crime, and into ever, the overwhelming majority a light which casts the victim as , Valentine's Day, t992*'THfe DOCKET • Page f?

Walt Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"

by Scott Donnini sweet, delicate heroine that is struggle is interesting to watch he STILL can't get Minnie to lay who thinks he's Maurice Cheva­ All right, pay attention because softly buffeted around from mis­ and you miss him when he's gone. a finger on him. lier, a pompous English clock who I'm only going to say this once; fortune to misfortune waiting for Second, don't let the fact that What is most different about used to be Major Winchester, and Walt Disney's "Beauty and the her prince to sweep her away and it is an animated film frighten you this movie, though, is that the a teapot who is Angela Lansbury Beast" is the best picture of the stick her on a pedestal. She is away. This is definitely not just prince doesn't just throw her on all of whom, of course, talk and year — bar none. It is not even intelligent, brave, independent, for children. The excellent mus­ his steed and ride off. This is a sing and run amuck. There is also a contest. Allow me to dispel a few sarcastic, and ambitious. She is ical score gives it a bit of a "Les mature relationship that develops a great tribute to the old. Buzby misconceptions. the mover and the shaker in this Mis" feel that is reinforced by the between the two of them. They Berkeley over-head choreography First, this is not a re-release of movie. She takes no crap from fact that it's set in France. It can talk, they argue, they give, they performed by possessed china and an old classic but a new classic man nor Beast. When Gaston, the be somewhat violent, often humor­ take, and they actually get to silverware. All this silliness actu­ that redefines the term. Sure it egomaniacal Prince Charming ous, and at times even sexy. Sexy know each other. It isn't starry- ally enhances the movie allowing looks like a Disney movie. But the clone, brings the whole town with eyed, goofy infatuation. When the animators an opportunity to animation is nothing short of him to propose to her, she artfully may be uncharted territory for they fall in "love," it isn't at all go completely bananas which they spectacular. It is not to be believed. lands him square-jaw down in a Disney but it seems they were sappy and the word actually make the best of. While the characters always look mud puddle. And he gets off easy attempting "Pretty Woman" as a appears properly used for a So you can wait till Oscar time, animated, the scenery, especially compared to the rebuking she cartoon and they largely succeed. change. Pity it's just a cartoon. christen me a genius, and go see in the ballroom scene, seems to later lays on the intimidating, hot- They just replaced prostitution And of course at the end, there the movie with the rest of the come to life and is dazzling. tempered Beast. The Beast's with "beast "-iality. This sexual was not a dry eye in the theater. world who didn't know what they character is also well done. He has revolution must have Walt Disney But, after all, this IS Disney and were missing. The difference is, The characters themselves are to go from downright evil to pretty turning over in his refrigerator they are careful not to take them­ however, that you now no longer also not the typical Disney cast. likable though he has no idea in and poor Mickey beside himself selves too seriously. Toward that have that excuse. Take my advice, Belle, the "beauty," is not the the world how to get there. His since even with all this going on. end, they throw in a candlestick beat the rush.

"Father Of the Bride" by David Krell would be too weak of a word. He want a wedding coordinator to curious about this 26 year old literally right before his eyes, to Every daughter's dream. Every is a natural for the role of George run the wedding, from the color "Independent Communications the song, "Today I Met the Boy father's nightmare. Wedding Day. Banks — successful entrepreneur, scheme to the cake, despite the Consultant" named Brian Mack­ I'm Gonna Marry." These few Who to invite, where to have the content suburbanite, and the man reception being in George's home. enzie who will be the "new njan minutes alone are worth the price reception, last-minute groom and about to give his daughter away. The coordinator is hysterically in my little girl's life." The cliche of admission and will melt the bride problems, hiring a band Throughout the movie, George played by Martin Short a la "No boy is good enough for my coldest of hearts. Almost every versus a deejay, weather compli­ feels helpless, beginning when his Bronson Pinchot in "Beverly Hills daughter!" comes to life in the scene puts a smile on your face, cations, the wedding dress, the 22 year-old daughter, Annie, Cop." movie. But, when the wedding is from Annie sliding down the cake, and of course, the person returns from a semester in Europe No Steve Martin movie would on the verge of being cancelled, bannister to greet her father to who pulls it all together — the with the announcement that she be complete without sight gags the cause of a lover's quarrel, it's George teaching his son Matty wedding coordinator. All of these is engaged, right up until the end and there is an extremely funny George to the rescue as he smooths how to escort his mom down the are depicted quite cleverly in when he doesn't even get a chance one when the Bankses go to Bel- things over between Annie and aisle. Touchstone's recent remake of to say goodbye to Annie before she Air to visit their prospective Brian, although he doesn't quite "Father of the Bride." leaves for the honeymoon. (Don't inlaws. George can't help but understand why. In light of the recent rash of The movie stars Steve Martin worry. She calls him from the snoop and he finds his counter­ "Father of the Bride" is funny, third-year girls about to get mar­ in the title role. After seeing airport.) George's helplessness is part's bank book. After picking his sad, happy and sentimental, just ried and considering what today "Parenthood," I was shocked punctuated by the fact that Annie, jaw up off the floor, George is like weddings usually are. When represents, go see this movie when I learned Martin did not excellently played by newcomer cornered by the family dobermans George can't sleep the night before tonight whether or not you've have kids of his own. After seeing Kimberly Williams, and George's and somehow winds up in the the big day, there is a montage seen it before. But make sure you "Father of the Bride," shocked wife, played by Diane Keaton, swimming pool. George is just of his little girl growing up, see it with someone you love. Sports Contract Forum Hosted By SELS Foreign Studies Students who wish to study comparative and international law in Italy, Austria and France next summer may enroll in the 1992 Summer Seminars Abroad program sponsored by The Dick­ inson School of Law. Students enrolled in law schools accredited by the Association of American Law Schools or the American Bar Association are eligible to apply for admission. Three two-credit courses will be offered in each program. The first summer program involves four weeks of study in Florence, Italy from June 8 to July 3. European scholars and practi­ tioners will work with members of The Dickinson School of Law faculty to teach Comparative Law, Comparative Criminal Law and Comparative Products Liabil­ ity Law. Students enrolled in the second summer program will participate in two consecutive two-week sessions, the first in Strasbourg, Prof. Taggart tries to fake out and the second in Vienna, Austria Charles Barkley. from July 5 to July 31. Courses in Comparative Law, Comparative Tom Sullivan, Harry Himes, Charles Barkley, Frank LeMaster, Bob Wallace. Civil and Criminal Procedure, and Transnational Business Organi­ i by Tim Bryant zations will be taught by Dickin­ i- Never at a loss for words, All- The always candid Barkley was tract guarantees, salary caps, and ' Eagles General Manager Jim Mur­ son faculty and international legal S Star Philadelphia 76er's forward joined by former Philadelphia differences between the NFL and ray and former Eagle All Pro scholars and practitioners. and team captain Charles Barkley Eagle All Pro Linebacker Frank NBA player's unions. Linebacker Reggie Wilkes. In addition to offering academic and a panel of distinguished LeMaster in presenting the play- This overwhelmingly success­ The Villanovan Sports & Enter­ credit, each program will be guests, informed and entertained er s perspective on how lawyers, ful forum was the third major tainment Law Society programs structured to provide opportuni­ a standing-room-only crowd at a acting as agents, affect their event sponsored by the Sports & explore the legal, business and ties for students to develop an forum sponsored by the Villanova careers. Barkley's agent and attor­ Entertainment Law Society dur­ social issues that arise in the appreciation of the cultural and ; Sports & Entertainment Law ney Tom Sullivan was joined by ing the Fall 1991 academic semes­ sports and entertainment indus- historical richness of each loca­ [ Society, October 30,199L Villanova Law School alumnus ter. The other two events featured . tries. Events are held six times a tion. Activities include visits to r The forum. Negotiating A Pro- and agent Harry Himes in explor­ Ross Eatman, Esq., a Philadelphia year. A follow-up forum on neg­ courts of justice, art museums, I fessional Sports Contract, was ing the player representative's entertainment agent and V-Law otiating contracts in the sports and other facilities which will [ attended by over 260 students and role in managing the careers of School Alumnus Jeff Moorad, a industry; a forum on negotiating further an appreciation of not only ! professionals. The forum featured professional athletes. Attorney sports agent based out of Califor­ contracts in the record industry; international law but also other moderated dialogue on the legal, Bob Wallace, chief negotiator for nia. Previous speakers in the and a legal symposium on the countries' domestic institutions. i business and ethical issues in the Philadelphia Eagles, provided society's dynamic two semester effect of Proposition 48 on college Dickinson has offered summer# ; negotiating contracts and manag- management's perspective on history have included sport's athletics is planned for the Spring abroad programs since 198 L For f ing players at three stages in a contract negotiations. Moderated agent Steve Kaufman, Esq., Major 1992 semester. In addition to its more information, call or write player's career: as a rookie, as an by Villanova Law School Professor League Umpires Union Negotiator on-going series of speaking events, Dr. Louis F. Del Duca. The Dick­ t established veteran and in the Walter Taggart, the panel pro­ and V-Law School Alumnus Richie the Society has begun an academic inson School of Law, 150 South transition into life after profes- vided insight into a spectrum of Phillips, entertainment agent publication which is published bi- College Street, Carlisle. P.A 170Kv ' sional sports. . . negotiation issues including con­ Steve Dickstein, Esq., former annually. Telephone: (717) 243-4611. Page 12 • THE DOCKET • Valentine's Day, 1992 VALENXmES DAY. What Is Love? Tragic Valentine's Day Faux Pas by David Krell 16. Love is teaching your son how by Marty Lessner From ancient philosophers to to catch a baseball. oral advocacy can save the day. ways: the man on the street, this ques­ Early in one's romantic rela­ Apologies simply don't wash. No 1. She walks. You are left with 17. Love is sitting through your tionship, the importance of certain tion has crossed our minds and daughter's tea party with her amount of self-depredation will do a wonderful, yet tragic saga we still have not come up with stuffed animals. milestones are paramount. An the trick. Only one thing can save of how a budding relation­ a viable answer. Love is different 18. Love is giving without being unfortunate male trait is an the man now. IMMEDIATE ship was nipped by lack of things to different people. I have asked. apparent insensitivity to these ACTION! attention to details, both of come up with a somewhat incom­ portentous events. Thus the pos­ the calendar and Hallmark. 19. Love is the worry you feel sibilities for conflict, confusion, Totally Inappropriate Imme­ plete list of what love means to when your kids stay out too diate Action: When you rush to 2. She laughs. She realizes you me. You probably have variations. and hopefully reunion await. I are SO stupid it overwhelms late. repeat the following foible as a the nearest drug store for candy Whatever your definitions may be 20. Love is laughing at your and a card, don't forget to read all of your other bad traits. and whoever may be the receptors warning to all future "Sensitive Kind of like hitting your uncle's jokes which aren't New Age Guys." the card. A hasty decision to buy of your love, communicate it. funny. the first card you see containing head to forget the pain in your toe. Only the most Whether it be with words or 21. Love is not making a big deal Lesson One: Remember one lovely heart patterns will only set deeds, tell your family, your misguided form of simpleton when he wants to go out with thing — February 14 IS Valen­ you up for . . . friends, and your lover that you the boys. Explosion number two!: At would forget Valentine's tine's Day. This is basic. Failure Day AND waste the one love them. 22. Love is not making a big deal to remember this will set up one first there is calm. Relief. Joy. 1. Love is tolerating someone when she buys an overpriced Forgiveness. Ok, she says, you shot he has for redemption very awkward situation. At first by buying a heart-covered because of their flaws, not dress that she really likes. it is difficult to understand the screwed up royally but now that despite them. 23. Love is taking the kids to you return with candy, card and birthday card instead of the anticipating glances she gives you real McCoy. 2. Love is a child's smile. Disneyworld at the height of as the apparent gift is really a a 20-minute apology, by-gones will 3. Love is knowing what the vacation season. be by-gones. But then she opens Happy Ending: For this hamburger. At about 4:00 in the author, option number 2 was the other person is thinking with­ afternoon, when it is apparent up that card. And what it says on out him or her saying it. 24. Love is taking chances. fortuitous outcome. To this day, 25. Love is playing it safe. that no romantic dinner awaits the cover (not hidden inside) is 4. Love is walking in the rain. "HAPPY _ BIRTHDAY." You when that special February day 26. Love is your grandmother you must prepare for . . . rolls around, the only cards 5. Love is saving the last dance Explosion number one!: have now entered the deep do-do for that someone special. pinching your cheeks. zone. exchanged are birthday, sym­ 6. Love is just being with some­ 27. Love is having the family at When the woman realizes that pathy, get well, etc. ... Anything your house for Thanksgiving. you have completely forgotten Bifurcation of reactions: BUT those silly Valentine's Day one you love. Valentine's Day, no amount of 7. Love is making your lover's 28. Love is throwing a surprise The story can only end in two variety. favorite dinner. party. 8. Love is letting the other 29. Love is knowing what to buy person choose the movie. the other person. 9. Love is knowing what to say 30. Love is dancing with him or and what not to say. her when your favorite song DURING THE SBLESTER,YOU'LL 10. Love is sacrifice. comes on the radio. FIND THAT MY METHDD FOR IL Love is trust. 31. Love is treating others as you ENSURING PRDPER PREPARATIDN 12. Love is making the other would like to be treated. ' IS UNUSUAL, BUT EFFECTIVE. person laugh when he or she 32. Love is being on a tropical needs a laugh. island during a full moon 13. Love is letting the other with thousands of stars in the person bend your ear when he sky. or she needs someone to talk 33. Love is having to say you're to. sorry. 14. Love is letting the other 34. Love is a dozen red roses on person cry on your shoulder your anniversary. when he or she needs a good 35. Love is one red rose on your cry. first date. 15. Love is teaching your kids 36. Love is what today is all how to ride a bike. about.

Em Mr. Subliminal Well, today is Valentine's Day hour), finish at 12:30 a.m. (good, (Are you gonna eat the rest of her you feel like you've known her it's not the size, it's what's in it (Black Friday). If you don't have now I can watch the late movie), that?). After dessert (she'll prob­ before you met her (saw her on that counts (went too far on this a paramour (stupid word), you can and she might finish making love ably order double), you must pay "America's Most Wanted"). Kiss one). always have a nice evening by (vibrator) at 1 a.m. (man, this the check (split it with this troll). her ear (I taste earwax) and yourself (watch Casablanca, get movie's good). Another option (oh boy, there's whisper sweet nothings (I want After you and your lover (money drunk, curse at the screen and Another thing you could do on another option!) is to have a quiet you! Now! Why the hell not?). drainer) participate in the most cry). If you do have a special this holiday of hearts (invented by (impossible with this chick) even­ Then, gently massage her legs intimate act known to man (wom­ someone (waste of money), tonight Hallmark) is go out to a nice ing at home (don't want her in my (thunder thighs) and her back an's idea of intimacy is shopping can be very special (not a chance). (expensive), romantic (dimly lit so apartment either). You could (hairy). Pretty soon, you should be together), she will want to be held There are lots of things (costs I can't see her face) dinner (over­ make dinner (hello, is this Domi­ proceeding to the next stage of (stop sweating on me!). If she bucks) you (sap) and your girl­ priced). Make sure to order a good no's?). Then, pour her some wine gentle lovemaking (rip off each starts crying (only way she'll get friend (pain in the ass) can do wine (get her drunk for the even­ (slip her a Mickey Finn) and watch other's clothes). the sheets wet), it's a good bet she (endure) that will put her in the ing's festivities) and get a good a movie on the VCR ("Debbie Does feels cheap (she probably is mood (for putting out). You both table (another ten bucks down the Dallas"). After the movie (I never To satisfy your woman (sex because what other type of girl could go out (don't want to be seen drain). During the dinner, you knew chicks could do that), you object), ask her what she likes would you go out with and what in public with this tramp) to a might compliment her on features, will be ready to make your big (will never tell) and what she other type of girl would sleep with romantic movie (mush). The sight such as her skin (looks like this move (hold her hand) and begin wants you to do (will keep you you), so ask her some questions of lovers on the screen (bad actors steak I can't cut), her eyes (not foreplay (waste of time). If you've guessing). Make sure you don't get to determine what exactly is and actresses in soft-porn) will set quite glazed enough yet), her cute softened her up (use the antonym nervous (I can't believe she's bothering her (what's your her up (play headgames) for a button-nose (when will she blow to describe yourself) with roses letting me do it) because even the name?). Then, tell her there's passionate (tired), creative (same it), her lips (bet she can suck the (twice the price on V-Day), you're coolest, calmest expert (me) can something she can do that will position every night), long (one rust off a nail, right honey?), her halfway home (but halfway to go). get flustered and make a grievous make her feel better (clean your stroke done) night of making love breasts (show more cleavage), her First, put on a nice, romantic mistake (p.e.). Think of something apartment). (never satisfying). Don't get too legs (like pretzel stix) and her album (Andrew Dice Clay). Start (Cindy Crawford) that will calm cocky, though (why not — I'm the derriere (I must be an "ass man" stroking her hand (what are those you (Reggie Jackson's 1973 World Now, the time comes to end man). You might begin making because people are always saying scabs), then her hair (feels like Series batting statistics). And your perfect Valentine's Day date love (good-old-fashioned-all- "You're an ass, man!"). Then, straw). Tell her how much she don't worry about your adequacy (That was great. Now get out). American-red-blooded-man-on- after all the compliments (lies), means to you (forgot her name) (am I too small?) because women Tell her you definitely want to see top-get-it-over-with-quick-so-I- look straight into her eyes (color gently kiss her fingers (why are liking a man's phallus size is just her again (behind bars — no, not can-go-to-sleep-or-watch-1he- reminds me of when the cat threw the fingerprints sanded off?). Look a myth (yeah, right — wanna buy a reference to prison but in the game) at midnight (the witching up grass) and pop the question her directly in the eyes and tell a bridge up in Brooklyn?). Besides, alley where you found her). Valentine's Day, 1992* THE DOCKET • Page 13 ROVING REPORTER I I I I What does Valentine's Day mean to you?

Kevin Hymel ai/ve.' -fack^ P'^utt (Acquisitions says" Technician) "It means a time of love, flowers, candy, and Winter Traimng for the Softball teams."

Scott Levin (3L) It's a time for celebrating love — a time for chocolate and flowers. A time for remembering those who mean so much to you." Karen Purcell (3L) "Black Friday.'

X;- n hate Valentine Page 14 • THE DOCKET • Valentine's Day, 1992 jom LAGO S SPORTS Open Letters to Magic Johnson NBA Comments Here we are, past the midway Dear Magic, millions of people around the you when I played, making no- who will help battle the fatal point of the NBA season, so I I've had some time to recover world. You've given tons of time look passes to my teammates. I disease. Those people have con­ thought I'd take some time to from the shocking news you told and money to charities. As spo­ watched you with my eyes and fused your on-court heroics with review some surprises, disap­ the world on November 7. But you kesperson for the HIV virus, you mouth wide open, shaking my your off-court indiscretions. pointments and otherwise so far. know what? Time hasn't made continue to do your best to help head at your amazing abilities. You also have expressed your —Biggest Surprise-Team (Tie) — the sadness go away. You were others. Not only were you a great desire to play in the Olympics for New York Knicks^and Golden one player who truly lived up to player, but more importantly you But I didn't write to tell you how the USA. This is a bad idea. First State Warriors. Golden State his name. Your retirement and the continue to be a great person. I'll much I admired you as a player. of all, the competitiveness of the broke up RUN-TMC but they still tragic reason behind it has miss seeing you play. One regret I've written to display my disap­ pointment in you as a person. I games will lower your resistance have the most explosive offense brought to mind something some­ I have is never seeing you play in the league, and as of this never thought I'd be saying that, and make you weaker. Secondly, one once said: You don't know live. The closest I ever came was writing, were first in the West. because you always seemed to the team is good enough to win what you got 'til you lose it. I will a TV screen. But I'll survive. The Meanwhile, back at the Manhat­ take time out of your busy sche­ without you. Lastly, there is a miss you. The Lakers will miss Lakers (though they may not be tan ranch, the Knicks have stayed dule to help those less fortunate. small but definite risk that you you. The NBA and its fans will on my TV screen once again in and played together and look like But my initial sadness and shock may transmit the virus to some­ miss you. Now, all that's left are June) will survive. And NBA a legit contender in the East. Pat have been replaced by chagrin. one else on the court. Players come memories. Ah, but what players and fans who have come Riley must have something in his You contracted the deadly HIV in contact with each other during memories. to know and love you will survive. hair that inspires a team. virus because you weren't careful. games. Sweat and yes, blood, are Yes, I'll remember those breath­ My only wish is that you do. Disappointment-Team You slept around with women you not uncommon. They don't allow —Biggest taking, crowd-lifting, no-look, on- For a long, long time. Because I (Tie) — Indiana and Seattle. My didn't know without any protec­ boxers with the virus to fight the-money passes. I'll- recall the knew the day you retired would two conference dark horses look tion. How could you be so careless? because of the risk. And just million or so times you hit a game- eventually come. But not this more like 3-legged horses so far. soon. And not this way. If you How could you put your life on because there are no documented winning shot. The times you not cases of basketball players They both have enough young only controlled but dominated a battle this HIV virus like every­ the line like that? Didn't you know exchanging the virus, there were talent to go far, but they haven't game, seemingly doing anything thing else you've ever come up about all the diseases out there? no documented cases of dentists gotten it together yet. Seattle even you wanted to do whenever you against, you'll be hailed as a hero What kind of example were you giving it to their patients until fired coach K.C. Jones after only wanted. All the championships and a winner. Again. trying to lead by? recently either. posting a .500 record. Yikes. you won — one for each finger on Your fan, Now, we are supposed to listen —Biggest Surprise (Draft Pick) — either magical hand. And the John Lago to you as you try and spread Magic, please do yourself and Dikembe Mutombo, Denver smile — the one you always have education about the virus. Isn't others a favor and stay retired. Nuggets. The Monster Man in the on. The one that makes people that a bit hypocritical? Why People's memories of you should Middle looked like All-Star mate­ wonder — Can anyone possibly be Dear Mr. Johnson, should we listen to you when you not be tarnished any further. I rial in the first half of the season. that happy all the time? Why not? I, along with the rest of the yourself were ignorant to the hope your wife and future child I wonder if the teams that picked Winning all those basketball country, was saddened immensely risks? You used to be a role model do not have to go up against the before Denver and bypassed games makes it easy. to hear of your retirement. I was to me, but not anymore. And yet, same obstacle you do. Mutombo have any regrets. Oh, the basketball games. The shocked at first, because you were there are still many people who Yours truly, —Biggest Disappointment (Draft national championship at Michi­ my idol. I used to imagine I was call you a hero. A savior. Someone John Lago Pick) — Kenny Anderson, New gan State against Indiana State Jersey Nets. The Nets were hoping and yes, Larry Bird. Then there the Georgia Techster would lift were the epic battles against the the Nets to new heights. Uh, not Boston Celtics and yes, Larry Confessions of a Sports- so fast. Anderson has been rele­ Bird. The two of you seemed to gated to fourth guard on the team bring out the best in each other. and has played little. He's shown And even the finals last year Addicted Law Student flashes, but the Nets need some­ against Mr. Jordan (though you thing more — like a forest fire. were on the losing side) proved to Allright. ketball triple-header on ESPN? I need a couple of minutes just to be memorable. I admit it. Unfortunately, the answer is: focus my tired and weary eyes on But you didn't lose often, did I like sports. sometimes I don't. My future the professor. I could swear I once you? Three MVP awards and the Oh, OK, I love sports. career and present workload occa­ saw a prof designing a play on the Sclnool Sports I guess I should stand up and sionally take a back seat to a blackboard, but I must have been five previously mentioned titles With the spring semester comes are testament enough to that. But tell the truth. They say admitting hockey game I don't even care seeing things. My biggest night­ you have a problem is half the about. Just the other night, I mare is one of them asking me the much anticipated intramural you weren't only a winner on the basketball season. The "experts" court. You're a role model to battle. So there: I love sports. stayed up 'til nearly 3 a.m. watch­ about a case, and my only response This, of course, presents an even ing the San Jose Sharks play. I being, "Sorry, but I'll have to pass. assembled and came up with a larger dilemma: How do I satisfy realized then I had a problem. San Diego State was on the tube pre-season top 10. my craving while still being a But that wasn't the first night last night, and I couldn't do my Herewith, their choices: diligent and scholarly law stu­ I've lost precious brain cells and reading." 1. Goodfellas Super Bowl dent? How do I concentrate on my beauty sleep because of a late The winter is the worst part of 2. Merlie's Misfits Evidence assignement while the night, west coast sports event on the year, too. There's college and 3. Bank of Hoben is Another Bulls-Spurs game is on? How do TV. Because of this, I've been late pro football, college and pro hoops, 4. Downey with O.P.P. I find time to read Constitutional to morning classes several times. and hockey. Then there's tennis, 5. The Pack Law when there's a college bas­ And even if I do make it on time. golf, and boxing for the real die 6. Random 1st Year« Super Dud hards. The only reason I get up 7. Cheiken's Leftovers before 2 in the afternoon on the 8. Three Generations of weekends is so I can catch Hulk Imbeciles Enough is enough. Will the Real Wildcats Hogan, the Undertaker, and the 9. NCAA The NFC has done it (yawn) rest of the WWF on TV. And this 10. Flight Dimension again. The Washington Redskins year the mother of sport, the It looks like another long and kicked the Buffalo Bills and the Please Stand Up? Olympics, will find a way to make competitive season in the race to rest of the AFC in the stomach me procrastinate and keep me be the "best hoops team" in the by dominating Super Bowl XXVI, In college basketball, our Villan- Pirates were supposed to chal­ from outlining until the morning school. Look for updates and the by a 37-24 score. The NFC has ova Wildcats are one of the most lenge in the Big East. Instead, of the exam. But I know I'm not new rankings in this column. won every Big Game since the inconsistent teams in the country. they're fighting off Boston College alone in my misery. I see other Hockey... Believe it or not, VLS Raiders won in '83, when I was They surprisingly burst out to a and Providence ... Teams most bloodshot eyes in the morning at does have a street hockey team. but a sophomore in high school. 5-1 record in the Big East (includ­ likely to beat Duke come March school. When they ask me if I saw Last semester the "Wings" went Obviously, the NFC stands for ing wins over Georgetown and include Indiana, Arkansas, Ariz­ the Wyoming-Air Force game that undefeated in the regular season, Numero uno Football Conference. Syracuse), good enough for the ona and North Carohna ... UCLA started at midnight, I nod and take but lost 11-8 in the semi-finals. And it doesn't look like the AFC first place in the conference. But is overrated and will find a way heart in the fact there are others The Wings were comprised of law is going to turn things around any then the roof caved in. They lost to choke... Tulane is playing over like me. school students and undergrads. time soon. The leading candidates to Providence, giving the Friars its head and will come down to Here are some questions to ask Members of the team included to be next year's sacrificial lamb their first win in the conference. earth soon ... No Big East team yourself to see if you, too, need John Morgan, Joe Marques, Tom in the AFC are Buffalo (again), the Then Connecticut avenged an will be in the Final Four, although help: Dougherty, 'Vrt "I'm blind, but I Houston Oilers (possibly the dumb­ earlier loss to the Cats, and beat St. John's will come closest ... 1.Do you center your meal can play goalie" Carine, and est team in the NFL), and foot­ them by 14. The losses dropped Mike Tyson will be acquitted in times to coincide with half- myself. The spring league begins ball's perennial bridesmaid, the 'Nova from first to the middle of his much publicized rape trial time intermissions? soon, and I promise to keep you Denver Broncos. the pack. Adding to their troubles (even if he is guilty) ... Mystery 2. Did you pick your classes so informed on how we do. Meanwhile, over in the NFC, is the fact that they own a sub- Science Theater 3000 is the funn­ they wouldn't conflict with Finally, a much belated Con­ the Redskins will be hard pressed .500 record. Making the NCAA iest show on TV today... It's early early morning repeats of tape grats to E.M., last semester's to win their division, let alone the Tournament may be too much to to talk about baseball, but the delayed games? Softball champions. They pulled conference. Philadelphia will have ask or expect of this crew this Mets will win the N.L. East ... 3. Would you consider blowing off the rally of 1991, scoring 8 runs Randall "The Savior" Cunningh­ year. Their only chance may be The Expos definitely won't ... off an exam to watch a mean­ in the final inning to nip NWA by am back. Dallas will be better winning the Big East Tournament The Yankees will try to look like ingless, exhibition baseball a 12-11 score. after tasting playoff success this and gaining an automatic berth in a baseball team this year ... It's game? Next time ... Hoops, hockey, year. And the Giants can't be that the super sixty-four. The NIT about time. The N.J. Devils 4. Has a professor ever asked and yes, rugby. Until then, keep bad again (can they?). Chicago is looks like a more reasonable target announced they will change the you what the holding is and your feet on the ground and your always tough, and Detroit is on for the Cats considering the tough colors on their uniforms to red and you answered, "Two minutes hands to yourself. the rise and literally unbeatable and unpredictable teams they black, rather than the red and in the penalty box"? at home. And in the West, New must play the rest of the way. green they have now. They look If you answered "yes" to any Orleans, Atlanta, and the always Considering the Wildcats' up-and- like Team Christmas ... The of the above questions, do not be dangerous San Francisco 49ers down play, you think coach Rollie Flyers will NOT make the afraid. You are not alone. Just (with Joe Montana) will battle it is getting much sleep these days? playoffs, making the Sixers the repeat after me, "My name is (fill out to represent the NFC in the only Philly team with a possibility in your name here) and I love Super Bowl. And whichever of the Random Ramblings ... Duke of getting to the post season ... sports. I am a sports-aholic." This above teams makes it there will has to be the odds-on favorite to Despite their past and current should be done in front of others win. Guaranteed. Take it to the win the tournament right now. failures, I remain a die-hard Nets so they will know why you cut bank. Bet next year's tuition on They look unbeatable, beating fan. Have you ever noticed there your first class of the day. If this it. Why? Because they'll have to teams by an average of 24 points. aren't many of us out there? ... doesn't help, don't come to me for play ... an AFC team. But don't forget kids, UNLV was Am I starting to sound like a advice. I'll probably be busy As in Amazingly Frustrated a lock last year, right? .. .What's sports-minded Andy Rooney with watching the L.A.-Winnipeg game Conference. happened to Seton Hall? Th^ all these comments? on SportsChanneL Valentine's Day, 1992* THE DOCKET • Page 15 FACES AROUOT) THE LAW SCHOOL Page 16 • THE POCKET • Valentine s Day, 1992

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