Transition Dinne.•J^^S^^^^l^^lllio^ir marks beginnin^ g of new student gov't -pages •arrv^.v'-'s •**;.•.;**-**Joan and shuttle ' service that will take Kilgariff, both associate professors two sons, Jason and Ryan. and when used under the right cir­ by RICH NASS students to three off-campus sites rent one of these instead in economics, will be honored for Griffin, an economics professor where a concentration of com­ gives a top-notch performance, as you'll feel are real. Have you registered cumstances, it should be allowed, News Editor said Waller. their years of service to the College. at Marist for 25 years, began muter" students reside, he added. by Marc Liepis do Jeff Bridges and Mercedes (Best Room 145 in Dyson will be teaching at the College in 1965. Supporting Actress) Ruehl. This This is one of the best films of "The answer is not in banning Marist College will be stepping Being a movie critic is not the last year and should not be miss­ dedicated to Griffin, and room 146 Griffin received his bachelor's one has it all...hilarity, relevance — alcohol on campuses, but in to Kilgariff. degree at St. Peter's College, and up security patrols next Friday in Starting at 3 p.m., two buses will cushy job you'd think it is. Sure, a full-blown "Bushel-Bucket" ed. Singleton was my sentimental yet for alcohol education," said Waller. an attempt to curtail any problems be on hand to take students to one we get to see lots of movies and tell favorite for Best Director. "Both men were master his M.B.A. at New York experience. "Therefore, we would not have this University. which may arise during or after the of three drop-off sites. The corner lots of people about them, but the problem." teachers, so it is fitting to dedicate annual Riverfest, according to J.F. sites will be; Taylor Street and price we pay is weeks like this, Just to get off the topic of good Let's clear our palates again, a classroom in their memory. May Aside from teaching at Marist, Jennifer Gawitt, a sophomore all who teach in those rooms bring Griffin was also a member of the Leary, director of Safety and Washington Street, Talmage Street when the only new movies to movies, we have "Double Im­ shall we? "Freddy's Dead - The Summer classes from Coventry, Conn., and presi­ Security. and Spruce Street, and Delano review are "Ferngully - The Last pact." Twice the Van Dam- Final Nightmare." Well, at least in the dedication for teaching and research and auditing staffs at the dent of Boost Alcohol Con­ love of students that these two pro­ Federal Reserve Bank of New Street and the Union Bend Apart­ Rainforest," a force-it-down-their- mage...twice the nausea, twice the the theater, it was in 3-D. Itloses sciousness Concerning the Health Twelve additional security of­ ments. The last bus will leave at 6 throats environmental cartoon, and lack of English-speaking skills, something on video (not that it had fessors possessed," said Jack Kel­ York, and a credit analyst at Chase ficers, hired from an outside firm, p.m. and there is no charge for the twice the gratuitous slow motion at Marist? of University Students (BAC­ ly, business department Manhattan Bank. "Newsies," a force-it-down-their- much to lose) and clearly indicates CHUS), said the bill is more of an will be assisting in the checking of service. throats musical about paperboys. kicks to the head. Jean-Claude, that it's high time the series ended. chairperson. Griffin was a member of the student identification and supervi­ enough already! First summer session incentive for students to be en­ American Economic Association, That, added to the fact that there Why don't they give the Police couraged to drink in other ways. Kilgariff, a member of the sion of student behavior during the "The whole purpose of Riverfest Academy, James Bond, and Star American, Eastern and New York and the Association for Social Riverfest, said Leary, who also is to kick back and have a good I'm glad I got that out of my Banning alcohol from college Economics. system; back to the good stuff. One Trek people a call? begins May 26 campuses will only promote driv­ Economic Associations, was noted that extra patrol officers will time. I would hate to see anyone honored in 1979 by the Journal of The coordinator of this com­ be on duty until mid-Saturday. . spoil their day be driving drunk," of the finest thrillers to come down Now for the final picks. First ing drunk and making the wrong * the pike in recent months is Ken­ the New York State Economics memorative event is Maureen said Leary, who urges those who there is "Frankie & Johnny" — decisions, said Gawitt. Association. Kilgour, from the office of college have drank too much to use the A neth Branagh's "Dead Again." A "The law is 21-years-old to "We realize this is the students' one of the best love stories I've seen Kilgariff earned a bachelor's advancement. day and we will just be there to shuttle service or to call a cab. • Buttery stylish thriller that hearkens back in a long while. From Terrence Over 100 courses to choose from! drink," said Gawitt. "You should to classics from the likes of Hit­ degree in economics in 1968 from Both families will be present at Substance McNally's off-Broadway hit, the not be punished because you go to St. Joseph's University in the dedication. chcock and Welles. film follows two emotionally bruis­ Three, six and twelve college." A great twisting plot, entertain­ ed people, Michelle Pfeiffer and Al ing cameos from Andy Garcia and Pacino, looking for love and fin­ week sessions an uncredited Robin Williams, ding it in a diner. combined with bravura perfor­ Debate finishes with strong performance are several choice videos to see, give you time for study mances from Branagh and his off­ Watch for great supporting per­ brings us to "Son of Video Picks formances from Nathan Lane as — The Revenge." screen wife, Emma Thompson, On March 31, Debate Team coach Jim award is awarded to students excelling in make this a most enjoyable film to Pfeiffer's gay neighbor and Oscar and a vacation by SUE YANUSZ weekends to demonstrate what the team does Starting off Liepis' Hit Parade, Springston along with Kavan and Maxim overall debate. And the Scholastic Award in order to familiarize the students with the watch. nominee Kate Nelligan as one of Staff writer flew to Arlington, Texas, where the Varsity we have the long-awaited release of the waitresses. Director Garry goes to the student judged to be well-rounded team and to get them interested in becom­ Walt Disney's "101 Dalmatians." The Marist College Debate Team National Championships took place. in debate. Only two colleges in the country, ing a member. And now for. the shameless- "Pretty Woman" Marshall has Debating "Resolved: That advertising Dogs, Disney, and one of the best infatuation-with-Jodie Foster seg­ regained my respect. Register now at the which they won more championships than Marist and the University of Miami, won Kavan, one of the three captains on the villains in movie history — Cruella ment of the column. Yes, you any other team in the nation, finished tenth degrades the quality of life in the United both of these awards. team is graduating after this year. " It is im­ DeVille. If you haven't seen it, do. guessed it, Oscar-winner Jodie Finally, the last movie to catch overall in the country. States," the event consisted of six debates possible to replace him," said Springston. Ask to rent a kid to watch it with Foster's directorial debut, "Little is "The Doctor." William Hurt School of Adult Education Office From September to Jan. 15 1992, the where each team presented three debates in Coach Jim Springston said he was happy "There are four things every coach wants in you to avoid feeling weird getting Man Tate," is due out next week. gives a fantastic performance as a season was highlighted when the team favor and against the topic. The final debate with the finish. their career and Tom has been in on all four it. cocky surgeon stricken with throat Dyson 127 team was ranked first in the nation. of them. The antithesis of a family classic, It is an entertaining and touching cancer. Now, before you say that In preparation for the national finals, the "The Last Boy Scout," is perhaps film about a child genius dealing it's going to be a depressing two varsity and novice team went to Hillsdale Along with Maxim, Kavan won the first with his gifts and his mom (Foster). College, in Michigan on February 28 and 29. National Championship as a freshman and one of the sleaziest action movies hours, know this — this is a great The squad, while ranked first for several months during the year, finished won the West Point Debate Championship. ever. This is a movie about Iow- Watch for a charming supporting film. It is a searing indictment of Doug Graber and Nichole Ermlich won the tenth in the nation. lifes killing each other...and I performance from jazz-man the medical profession with an One-third tuition due top place in the Novice Championship. Kavan also helped Marist break into the top (gasp) liked it. It doesn't take itself smoothie, Harry Connick, Jr. emotional punch to boot, not to The next month, from March 13-15, team 64 teams in the elimination rounds at the na­ seriously and neither should you. mention a subtle dash of humor to at registration; members traveled to Towson University in tionals that same year. Leave your brain in a sealed Jodie Foster continually proves keep it moving. Baltimore, Md. to participate in the Novice Kavan, a communications major, will be mayonnaise jar and you're likely to that she is a talent worth shooting National Championships. There, freshmen is chosen by the flip of a coin. Overall, With another season of debate ending, the attending the University of Miami (Ohio) this at least a senator... especially if I ($266 for a three credit course) Marist finished 70 out of 230 teams and end­ get a chuckle from Bruce Willis and I'm sure I've forgotten some key Marc Mele and Barbara Cochrane competed team is going to lose some valuable members. fall on scholarship. He has also been given Damon Wayans. This one goes in got to pick...Oh Alphonse? Jesse? against 64 teams and finished third in the ed with a 5-3 record helping place them tenth Seniors leaving after this year will, however, a graduate assistantship where he will work Could vou come here? titles, but the next time I'm stuck, at season's end. the Guilty Pleasure file. they'll be here. Now, you have nation. create big openings for freshmen as the debate graduate assistant. One of the finest offerings on the The State Championships were held at More than 800 people attended this event Springston said he will be receiving a list of From the powerhouse file, we plenty to do over Easter weekend during which also includes an awards Springston will appoint two new captains list, "The Fisher King," is a fan­ have John Singleton's "Boyz N while biting the heads off your Call 575-3800 Marist on March 20 and 21 where team all the incoming freshmen on May 1 and of the Debate Team on May 1. Although on­ tastic movie about friendship, members Tom Kavan, Greg Maxim, Dean ceremony. Kavan won the All- American The Hood." A strikingly real por­ marshmallow chicks and chocolate Debater's Award and the Scholastic plans on sending out a letter around June 1 ly one captain is graduating, he feels there redemption, Ethel Merman, trait of life in South Central Los bunnies. And be warned, "Free- for more information Mastrangelo and Jay Capellaro won both to invite them to join the team.Debators put are two current team members who are homelessness, and the Holy Grail first and second place for Marist. Kavan also Debater's Award which was also won by- Angeles. The violence is real, the jack" is due out in May! Until next senior Julie Dumont. The All-American on an exhibition debate the last two deserving of the position. (to name a few!). Robin Williams dialogue sounds real, the emotions time... won a trophy for top tournament speaker. 4 THE CIRCLE, APRIL 16,1992 THE CIRCLE, APRIL 16,1992 Junior represents Marist 'Interesting' describes Greeks compete: Belly-flopping to ice carving by JON SCHOUDEL it," said Kealy. drew the week's largest crowd. "We had a lot of fun with the scavenger students' occupations Staff Writer Ice carving was another event that The event allowed representatives from hunt," said Quinn Kerrigan, a junior from challenged the fraternity's and sorority's each fraternity and sorority to dive off the Syracuse, N.Y. and a member of Kappa in Eastern science fair "It pays the bills, and the peo­ one-meter diving board three times and each projects that were presented." The presentation included a by LISA CHMIELEWSKI ple I encountered were in­ Marist's fraternities and sororities were creativity. Lambda Psi sorority. "From the beginning, given the chance last week to-put their spirii Every team was given a block of ice and group was judged on his guts and ability to we knew it was one event we had chance to by CARI OLESKEWICZ 200 students from 25 Eastern in­ 15-minute speech with a question- Staff Writer teresting," said Crosby of land flat on its stomachs in the water. stitutions participated in the con­ Topsfield, Mass. and competitiveness to the test at Marist's a set amount of time in which to carve their win. We were very systematic about dividing Staff Writer and- answer period. "Height and arch was important. I wanted up the list and it totally paid off for us." ference, with research in the fields Daniel said the whole project If you go to Action Park this second annual Greek Week. Greek letters. Most Marist students do not of anthropology, biology, summer, you might see a familiar In the face of persistent reces­ Greek Week is a sanctioned event which According to many Greeks who par­ to get a full bow effect," said Christopher According to Steve Sansola, assistant dean and giving speeches on her findings sion, students have taken new ap­ Leech, a junior from Greenwich, Conn, and spend the majority of their time chemistry, and other branches of was what she wanted to do. face operating the Alpine Slide. allows fraternities and sororities to come ticipated in the event, the ice carving was of student affairs, every Greek event is a lear­ proaches toward job-hunting, and together and compete against one and other tedious-and time consuming. member of TKE. ning experience. wondering how much for­ science. "The experiment was interesting, That would be junior Joe LaBar maldehyde they are exposed to on making their current summer jobs in a series of events. "I did the carving last year, so I knew what "I was a little nervous about the size of "The event was enjoyable. There was Daniel's presentation was in the and when Dr. Poslusny asked if I from Vernon, N.J. who has a more fun and exciting. my competition, but when it came time to campus. environmental science division. was interested in writing the paper, Greeks were given the opportunity to com­ worked and what didn't. I didn't waste any several dedicated members that made Greek 15-minute commute to the water pete in a variety of contests such as pizza time trying to carve fancy letters, they are go off the board, I wasn't scared about the Week work," said Sansola. "Next year, I'd Meredith Daniel, a junior from The research of this project was I knew it was an opportunity worth ride amusement park. For junior Joanne Tanguay Swanton, Vt., did just that, and her eating, belly flopping, ice carving, a too time consuming and the risk of break­ pain. I just sacrificed my body for the like to see the clubs and their advisors get initiated by Dr. Robert Sullivan, of taking," Daniel said. working at Lake Compounce points," said Leech, who won the contest. diligence paid off. the Medical Technology depart­ scavenger hunt, tug-o-war and talent show. ing the ice is much greater," said Matt more involved." Poslunsny himself said he was "I love meeting new people Festival Park in her hometown of However, Leech got two black eyes and Daniel, a chemistry major, was ment, and Dr. Matthew Poslusny, everyday, the park staff and the Bristol, Conn., is a new adventure Mike Kealy, a junior from Wayne, N.J. and Taylor, a junior from Bethlehem, Conn, and The results of Greek Week were TKE in selected to represent Marist College professor of chemistry. pleased with how Daniel handled a member of Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity, con­ a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. broke blood vessels on his chest when he did first place with 245 points, TEP in second the extra work that came with pay is great and working outdoors each day. his belly flop. at the 46th Annual Eastern Col­ The study, done as a part of a sumed an entire pizza in under four minutes, "I went for clean, well-defined letters, place with 170 points, Sigma Phi Epsilon in researching the experiment and has its benefits — an awesome "It was all worth it," said Leech. leges Conference, held at the An­ General Biology Lab, tested the ex­ tan," he said. Tanguay is a production runner giving his fraternity 25 points and first place which definitely paid off," said Taylor who third place with 160 points, KLP in fourth napolis Naval Academy in posure levels of formaldehyde to paper. and runs errands for musical in the pizza-eating contest. was the winner of the ice-carving event. The scavenger hunt, which took place on place with 120 points, Phi Sigma Kappa in Maryland, April 3-4. students and faculty at Marist. celebrities. "I folded the pieces of pizza one on top The belly-flopping event, held in the James Thursday, led frantic Greeks all over Dut­ fifth place with 90 points and Tri-Sigma in "This was a great opportunity LaBar is just one of several chess County searching for listed items. Traveling to Annapolis to pre­ "We discovered nothing that for her," Poslusny said. "I was Marist students that have taken of the other. I didn't even have time to chew J. McCann Recreation Center's diving tank, sixth place with 85 points. sent her research on the exposure would pose a health risk to anyone very impressed with how hard she summer jobs, which are a little bit Celebrities give her money and level of formaldehyde, Daniel said at Marist," Poslusny said. worked, especially before finals." out of the ordinary. she buys whatever goodies they Despite depressed economy, she was excited, but also, she ad­ Daniel took this research one want. She runs as many as 10 er­ MGBLSSA in search of charter mitted, nervous. step further by writing a paper on Daniel is considering graduate Jennifer Tarantino, a junior rands for a celebrity all in the limits "It was really a great ex­ her analysis of the project. The school after earning her chemistry from Bergen County, N.J., has of legality. some continue to go abroad Gay support group includes straights and faculty degree from Marist, and is plann­ The program sends students to perience," Daniel said. "I was ner­ paper was then submitted to the been working the night shift from Chauffeuring celebrities to and by CARLA ANGELINI courage Marist faculty and staff to vous, but I'd definitely do it again. conference, and she was invited to ing to follow a career in analytical midnight to 8 a.m. at the Ford many countries such as Spain, Ita­ by DOMINICK E. FONTANA attend meetings, said the said one spokesperson. "Homosex­ chemistry. from hotels, concerts and parties is Staff Writer uality is commonplace because 10 I also learned a lot from the other discuss the research in Annapolis. Motor Co. She is a warehouse just another part of her tasks, said ly, France and Austria. Assistant Editor spokespersons. technician packaging auto parts for Most students choose to go to percent of every population is Tanguay. The Marist Abroad Program is The Marist Gay Bisexual Lesbian "I want this charter to make us homosexual, not including bisex- dealership distribution. ;oing strong despite the country's England or Ireland because they "I have met more than 200 don't have to adjust to a new Straight Student Association a more independent group and tell uals." present economic state with 30 (MGBLSSA), presently an on- people what we are, not what they Spring fever heats up at Marist . "My whole schedule changes in­ celebrities," she said. "My favorite students planning to go abroad for language, said Perrotte. "We are not trying to create a cluding my metabolism, I usually groups were Poison, Maxi Priest When students go abroad, they campus support group, will be think we are," said one spokesper­ Jason Nickelsen, a senior from Sebastiano who contessed after­ i full year next fall; only an eight chartered as a club by the end of son. "I also don't want all those at­ hall of freaks," said the spokesper­ by PETER TIMPONE West Orange, N.J., said he and a lose 15 pounds, sleep all day and and Kenny G." itudent decrease from this past are kept up-to-date on Marist son. "We hope many supporters ward she felt guilty about it and through letters and the Circle which this semester or the beginning of tending meetings to be called gay." Staff Writer friend had been walking to class would be in all weekend trying to my lunch begins at 5:30 a.m., it's /ear. will follow us, including faculty different," she said. She said the best experience the program sends them monthly. next semester. one morning when they spotted finish her work. Money is always a problem for MGBLSSA is looking for a However, the spokespersons and staff, because once it is con­ For Francis Pizzani, spring fever two squirrels doing it in the bushes working for the park is that she can The program follows up their let­ said, most of the time only gay in­ sidered acceptable by a group, .tudents who want to go abroad ters by visiting the students in the charter to educate the Marist com­ means ultimate frisbee. in front of Donnelly. Unlike Sebastiano, Fran Burns, With the recession and a scarci­ see all musical concerts for free, go because, although a student's dividuals attend the meetings. others will soon follow." "The season is just around the to exclusive parties and the usual spring to make sure everything is munity, eliminate homophobia and "Spring must have an effect on a senior from Bloomfield, N.J., ty of jobs, many students have to financial aid can be used abroad, homo-hatred and provide an at­ corner and I've been good about sacrifice their summer vacation in $50 tips from the stars. going well, said Perrotte. They will continue to keep One of the spokespersons said he us since we are animals," said said she skipped one class also and here is little opportunity for mosphere to encourage cultural members names confidential, mak­ attended a workshop which show­ going to classes. But once the Nickelsen. "It probably carries order to find employment. * Although the full-year program temperature starts hitting the 60 didn't feel guilty about it or the Individuals on tne jot) search for :mployment, said Cecily Perrotte, diversity, according to two joint ing an "anonymous list" because ed how to deal with a homosexual- over." work she would have to make up. summer employment have return­ urogram coordinator of the Marist is better, the spring semester is the spokespersons who support the straight friendship and how a and 70 mark it might be rough," A common attitude towards the Searching all summer for a job, said Pizzani, a freshman from junior Amy Crosby, finally got ed to last summer's job, many have \broad Program. most successful, Perrotte said. group. homosexual should evaluate his or phenomena freshman through "It was too nice out and I felt also applied to temporary employ­ "This is something you really her family situation. Woodstock, Vt. seniors seem to be sharing is the lucky when her uncle offered her The deadline for students in­ The two spokespersons said they like hanging," said Burns who at­ a position as a plant weeder for an ment agencies seeking odd employ­ lave to plan for," said Perrotte. "Jtlomosexuality is As the temperature gets warmer lack of effort toward attending tributed her behavior to a combina­ ment with a rewarding salary.' Although students abroad need terested in applying for spring would prefer to remain anonymous something which is not "Usually the person would wait and the days longer students at classes and doing their work. tion of spring fever and senioritis. apartment complex. semester abroad is June 30. There because they are unsure of people's until he is independent, for safety Marist College slowly start to wear ;xtra money for traveling on measures," said the spokesperson. "It's beautiful out, and we have weekends and breaks, no one has will be an informational meeting on reactions to their group understood and is the less clothes, attend fewer classes been cooped-up all winter," said Monica Lichwick, a freshman April 27 at 4:15 p.m. in Donnelly involvement. reason why the group "Often, you will not find and look forward to outdoor backed out of the program because understanding parents and the Vanessa Sebastiano, a freshman from Middletown, N.Y., seemed to af money, said Perrotte. Hall, Room 104. "This is not a political rights would like to educate the activities—giving in to the from Brooklyn, N.Y. be able to sum up the general feel­ homosexual will not know what to phenomena known as 'spring group, and we are not going to be do." Sebastian© said that she had ing toward the phenomena known picketing or militant on campus," Marist community." fever.' skipped a class because it would as 'spring fever.-' The spokespersons said they are "Since it was finally nice out, Budget reduces aid said one spokesperson, emphasiz­ have been too hard to stay in with also was eliminated at a cost of $6.9 ing MGBLSSA as a part of the many members need the group's not trained professionals in social people didn't have to wear so much the weather so nice. "Nobody wants to deal with. support and would feel uncomfor­ work, but if" someone needs sup­ clothing," said Maureen school anymore," said Lichwick. by CAREY ALLABAND million to independent colleges, ac­ community. "We are not a racist "My excuse to myself was that cording to a report by the Commis­ group, but rather a multi-ethnic table if friends discovered their port they are willing to help. McGauire, a freshman from I haven't missed one in a long time "We all just want to sit outside, Staff Writer secret. Woodstock, Vt. have fun and party." sion of Independent Colleges and and multi-racial group." If there are any further questions and I deserved a break," said Many Marist students will have Universities (CICU). "Homosexuality is something or comments about MGBLSSA, to reach deeper into their pockets These programs, along with The group will be open to the which is not understood and is the please call 575-3000, extension next year when the state's educa­ funds from the college and federal straight community for the first reason why the group would like to 7200. Local man hopes to resurrect & tion budget cuts take effect for the government, helped fund the finan­ time in a long time and wants to en­ educate the Marist community," EVER WONDER 1992-93 fiscal year. cial aid packages received by 71 Three state programs that help percent of Marist students for the Po'town's 104-year-old bridge fund financial aid programs at in­ 1991-92 year, according to ABOUT dependent colleges in New York Christine McCormick, assistant Students concerned about library by JOSEPH T. GRAY portion of the deck in 1974. penalties. I want the bridge to be have either been drastically cut or director of financial aid. Staff Writer After the bridge lost its use for publicly owned." eliminated for the 1992-93 fiscal New York's legislature made train service, some people in the In addition to his community ac­ year, according to Joe Conway, progress in restoring some of the in the wake of new dorm The Poughkeepsie Railroad DOWN-UNDER ? press spokesman for Stephen original $36 million the Governor Dyson were built and corrections Library staff member, they should Hudson Vallej area considered the tivities, Pepe is a self-employed by ANASTASIA B. Custer Bridge has been sitting unused since 200 feet high, 1.5 mile long span handy man and attends Dutchess Freshmen & Saland, state Senator from the 41st proposed to cut from the Bundy were made to Donnelly," said write to him—even anonymously. 1974, but now an ex-Marine is dangerous and wanted it Community College three nights a district. Aid program. Staff Writer vanderHeyden. "And now people Although McGinty recognized working to place a walkway where demolished. week. He will receive a degree in SOPHMORES Bundy Aid, money from the The $36 million proposed cut are angry because there are 550 The Library's problems, such as the sound of people laughing and was decreased by $3 million before Students and faculty voiced sug­ students in Canterbury." the noise level and the maintenance A number of community humanities and liberal arts this state given to independent colleges, gestions and concerns about the talking will be heard where the organizations stepped forward to year. interested in studying in was cut by $33 million. the legislature passed the budget in "I am for one am worried about of the periodical section, he also clash and clang of rolling steel us­ the early morning hours of April 1. Marist College Library last the vast majority of juniors and commended the newer changes- save the bridge and it soon was The ex-marine engineer has The Tuition Assistance Program Wednesday Night focusing most ed to be. placed on the National Register of devised a basic plan for converting (TAP), which directly gives state TAP cuts will affect incoming many seniors that don't live on including DOBIS—despite William Pepe is a Vietnam War Historic Places in 1983 after being the railroad bridge for pedestrian students by reducing the maximum attention on the condition of the campus," he said. "It scares the Ledyard's comment. money to needy students from New periodical section. veteran who served with the 11th found structurally sound. use. His plan includes a detailed list York state, was cut by $18 million. award from $4,050 to $3,650. The hell out of me." "The DOBIS system only went Engineering Battalion 3rd Marine Pepe said he got the idea of a for ownership, funding, liability, Nearly 40 people attended the Daryl T. Ledyard, vice president down once—two weeks ago—and And the College Work/Study student-town meeting held at 8 Reimbursement (CWS) program ...see BUDGET page 9 ^ of the student academic committee, that is virtually unprecedented. p.m. in the New Dining room. said he informally polled and inter­ Also Pro-Quest is another benefit, Questions and comments attack­ viewed about 24 students concern­ only two other schools have Pro- ing The Library's inadequacies ing The Library. Quest (Saratoga and Skidmore) in were addressed to the faculty- He commended the changes of New York," said McGinty. Library committee consisting of: The Library such as the Pro-Quest Frank Irrizarry, a junior, said Italo Benin, associate professor of system and the display of newer The Library and all of the campus It's Here!! philosophy, Ronald Gauch, assis­ books; however, he also criticized should institute id cards for the V tant professor of public administra­ many areas of the library ranging photocopiers and he suggested a tion, Eileen Taylor-Appleby, pro­ from DOBIS to the librarians. new library. Come to an fessor of social work, Robert "Items that frustrate students "What about a new library? I've Sullivan, associate professor of Circle photo/Matt Martin are the condition of the periodical been to colleges all over the place INFORMATIONAL MEETING nihe Mosaic, medical technology, John McGin- section and the lack of supervision and one college had 26 libraries," Division and said he thinks the dor­ pathway for the bridge when he complying with navigation laws, ty, director of The Library, and in that department," said Ledyard. said Irrizarry. "We should add mant bridge could be put to good heard about the Hudson River maintenance, safety and access. Friday, April 27, Cas Norkeliunas, chairman of the Ledyard also commented on the another library." use. Valley Greenway Council's plan In addition to the pathway, Pepe committee and associate professor people who work in The Library. At the same time as Ledyard "I envision a pedestrian and for the Hudson River Trail. said he would like to see access for at .11:15 am Marist's only of German and Russian. "Although there are fabulous commended The Library for their bicycle pathway across the top of The Hudson River Trail will be the physically handicapped, park­ "I would rather live in Canter­ people on The Library staff, some efficiency in overdue book notices the bridge," said Pepe. "The located on both sides of the river, ing lots at each end and maybe a Donnelly 104 Literary Arts Magazine bury than not have a library," said are lazy, rude, sarcastic and un- he criticized the method used. bridge could possibly be designated from the confluence of the park. A Rachel Smith, a sophomore from compassionate," he said. "I got one of those overdue a national historic park." Hudson-Mohawk Rivers in Water- "I visited the Wards Island is on campus. Oneonta, N.Y. "We need a library McGinty said changes are being notices, eight days overdue, Pepe said in addition to the spec­ ford to the Westchester-Bronx pedestrian bridge in New York Ci­ before new dorms." made to the library, due to the however the paper, its material is tacular view, people could walk Border on the east and the ty to evaluate both of these photography poetry In response to Smith's comment, budget increase of 70 percent in the not recyclable," said Ledyard. across without breathing the fumes Rockland-New Jersey border on aspects," Pepe said. "I have cor­ Marc A. vanderHeyden, vice presi­ last three years. Although the committee and the of cars and trucks or having the the west. The trail will be 300 miles responded with many people who dent of academic affairs, said there "In September a new svstem, students disagreed about the pro­ noise of bridge traffic blasting in long when complete. will have a major input into deter­ Limited Supply. is a great concern over a new MPALS or Waldo, will be blems in The Library, both agreed their ears. "There is no reason why the mining the future of this bridge." dormitory. available. The new system will upon one way to earn more revenue bridge can't be part of the trail," Pepe admits the project isn't a On Sale Starting "When I came here five years allow you to search for an article for The Library: a book sale. The Poughkeepsie Railroad ago, the administration were argu­ Bridge was completed in 1888 and Pepe said. "Right now the bridge given, but there is hope. and you'll get the abstract on the Books would be donated by is privately owned and the owners " I haven't found anyone who Earth Day! ing over a new dormitory and some mainframe," said McGinty. faculty and students, and the funds served freight and passenger trains were arguing for new academic until a fire damaged a substantial are several years behind in taxes wouldn't like to see the bridge safe, McGinty also suggested if would go to The Library. and Coast Guard navigation attractive and useful," Pepe said. short stories buildings. So Lowell Thomas and anyone has a problem with any APRIL 16,1992 6 THE CIRCLE EDITORIAL THE CIRCLE, VIEWPOINT APRIL 16,1992 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR A sneak preview of THE 'Vandalism...has to be stopped' the senior formal by AMY ELLEN BEDFORD beverage fountain. Alas, it wasn't Editor: champagne, but Hi*C punch. No, CIRCLE Vandalism on campus has to be Seniors, looking forward to the I realize Marist has a parking you could not park there. Formal? This year's event will be probably liquid jello. stopped and the crack Marist problem and security is only at­ The Villa Borcheesy has always Chris Shea, Editor Security Force is obviously failing At 9:30 a.m. I came outside to held a the Villa Borghese, in Wap- tempting to enforce official policy; leave and the crack security squad pinger's Falls. This past weekend been a leader in restaurant innova­ Mike O'Farrell, Sports Editor to prevent criminals from wrecking however, why is it that Marist is tions, perhaps this is why the Hi*C Matt Martin, Photography Editor automobile after automobile. right there, when you leave your had already booted my car, which I attended a function there, and then cost me $45 to have removed. while the event was a lot of fun, I was kept cold by—I kid you not— Jenn Johannessen, Senior Editor How many cars have to be van­ car parked outside of your ice cubes in Ziploc bags floating in dalized before Marist Security townhouse in a fire lane to unload The rather large security guard told made sure I checked out the me I could have walked. I thought, premises for May 14's festivities. the bowl. Megan McDonnell, senior editor Jen Chandler, senior editor realizes they must do at least one your weekly groceries, but they are The food was actually pretty de­ no where to be found when so­ "Yeah, I could have walked, but Rich Nass, news editor Claire Dolan, Columns editor of the following: (1) install more I was sick." cent, although one of the dinners lights in the hoop parking lot meone's car windows are being was clled "Chicken Borghese." I Margo Barrett, editorial page editor Julie Martin, associate editor smashed. Brian McNelis, entertainment editor Eric Hanson, distribution manager behind the townhouses, (2) hire Here's the message to Marist wonder what the secret ingredient Brigid O'Reilly, advertising manager Diane Raven, business manager another guard to patrol the North Here is an example of how Security, WAKE UP and concen­ Why are is—Hi*C? Domlnick Pontana, assistant editor S J. Richard, assistant editor End of campus exclusively and ridiculous the policy can be enforc­ trate on protecting personal we the only The maitre d' guy—Joe Pesci— Anastasia Custer, assistant editor Chrissy Cassidy, assistant editor concentrate especially on the hoop ed. I had made an appointment at property—this is why Marist is ones laughing? was kind enough to show my lot, (3) concentrate on protecting Health Services for 9:15 a.m. I really paying you. friends and me one of the rroms David McCraw./ocH&y advisor students and their property rather drove to the Health Center and where the formal is going to be than being so intent on punishing parked my car in an area that was held. Keep in mind it is still under those students who may violate unmarked — there was no sign, no Aaron D. Ward, junior renovation. It's pretty big and parking policy. markings on the ground to indicate within reasonable walking distance I'm sure that anyone who has to the bar. (I know that's what Now is not the time been there ca"n attest to my you're thinking about). observations. The decor is decent—if you're Corrections on letter I will do my best to describe it into mirrors and 3-D wallpaper. now because I doubt that the next And, nothing brightens up a room to question why secure a stronger voice for Com­ Chess club results Due to an editing error in last morning anyone will have any idea like wedding pictures form the With 30 days until graduation, many seniors are ex­ week's edition, a grammatical munication Arts on the Marist what it looked like. swinging '70's. A groom in a white mistake was accidentally introduc­ faculty. Although as was said Arriving at the Villa Borcheesy, tux with a white satin top-hat. periencing a variety of emotions ranging from ecstasy to towards the bottom of the article you may feel that you've madea Special. drop-dead fear. ed into the following letter. Here that "nothing" will change for the Editor: is the letter in its original entirety. The second annual Marist Col­ wrong turn into the Acrop.olis I wonder when Marist students There's no doubt the pressure — whether it stems from We apologize to the author for the students with regard to the registra­ Diner. This pake looks like any tion process, the faculty was not in­ lege Chess Club was held on April dressed in formal dresses and tuxes mistake. 9, and the results are as following: diner in any city. I was excited, cer­ the job hunt, relationships or graduate schools — is in­ tending to impact registration with tain that dinner would be cheese will make the Wall of Fame at the creasing and people's tolerance levels are reducing JOB FRONT f0£ SgNloR;$':uM.R£LE/vr/Af(5Cy 6I£Ak. Editor: its original proposal to make Com­ First place-Jimmy Young, se­ Villa Borcheesy? cond place-Paul Fedor, third place- fries with a side bowl of gravy and accordingly. munication Arts a separate a large Coke. Maybe when cheese fries with I would like to comment on the division. Mike Tjoa, fourth place-Vance An easy target, these past few weeks, have been the article in April 2 Circle regarding Amatulli, fifth place-John T. Hors d'ouvres included a lovely gravy are served for dinner. senior class officers. Many seniors are complaining that the restructuring of the Division of Our intent first and foremost Federico, sixth place-Mike Murray, with the economy in poor shape, charging $37.50 a per­ And then there were 2, Arts & Letters. was to provide communication ma­ seventh place-Eric Dunkel, eighth The article says it was the Com­ jors with better programs and more place-Joe Turner, ninth place- Positive input, please son for the senior formal and $30 a person for the River munication Arts faculty that pro­ identity on and off campus. Edmund Ryan, tenth place-Jeff cruise during senior week is going overboard. part II posed a change, although not the We hope that even this "half Doolittle. change as approved. Yet, no one loaf" of a realigned division of This price includes appetizers, Actually, these prices are pretty much in line with the Hussein, Hitler and Satan all have higher Communications and the Arts will Director of this tournament was by JENNIFER CHANDLER by MARK MARBLE from the Communication Arts Craig Fisher. The chess club is a dinner, unlimited drinks and going rates npwadays, but even if they weren't, whose credibility ratings than I do. faculty was interviewed for reac­ "affect" comm arts students and dessert, as well as, transportation It is a dark uneventful evening in the HILLARY: Yeah, yeah. So why are you for the better chapter of the United States Chess As senior-class officers, we'd like and a D.J. Not too shabby, if you fault would it be? tion or comment — at least no such Federation. to address some of the complaints Governor's mansion in Arkansas. Hillary so upset at Cuomo? Did you really think comment appears in the article. ask us. Let's be honest, you spend The senior class officers took it upon themselves to try Clinton is sitting around in her boxer shorts, that^have come to our attention. • more than that in Skinner's or "the Don" would give you the time of day? • We spent a great deal bi time Edmund Ryan, This viewpoint is not meant to to raise as much funds as possible during the course of smoking a cigar and drinking a beer while BILL: I sure was hoping he'd come Richmond J. Egan, Renaissance on the weekends. watching boxing on ESPN when her lesser and effort for more than a year to chess club secretary criticize, we would like everyone to this year. From the senior clambake last October to the around after I won New York. Damn him! assistant professor understand our position concern­ We have also heard complaints half, Bill, enters. HILLARY: Bill! Be careful. Somebody about the River Cruises and we are pig roast last month, seniors were encouraged to come He is visibly upset. ing Senior-Week events. trying to lower the prices, but you might hear you. You don't want to end up We have had numerous com­ out, have a good time and support the senior class. BILL: I can't believe it. Cuomo wouldn't with a horse's head in your bed. also have to understand, we don't plaints about the pricing of the make the prices up. These prices Sadly, not everyone did so. Yet, now many of these even accept my phone call! BILL: What difference would it make? I events and we'd like to let you HILLARY: Quiet, Bill. I'm trying to relax already wake up with a horse's ass in my bed 'Where are the condoms?' were created so we break even, not same people are whining about the high cost of senior know the reasoning behind each make a profit on all the events. every morning. Editor: way to get protection. Therefore, pus. Could these cases have been price. week events. It's an old cliche, but here it's relevant: What HILLARY: (fuming) That's real funny, There have been complaints Where are the condoms? Marist unsafe sex is being practiced here prevented if Marist had made con­ To begin with, Marist gives us about Senior-Week activities being comes around, goes around. dear. But you shouldn't talk about Gennifer on campus because condoms are doms readily available? very little money. Any money we Flowers like that. She's suffered enough. has ignored the issue for too long. limited to those walking at gradua­ If more people had supported senior fundraisers this It's time to deal with it. Currently, unavailable to students. Unfortunately, Marist has the have in our account, came from the tion in May. This is school policy, Thinking After all, she slept with you. Twenty years ago, the sale of reputation of being "Mattress Col­ fund-raisers we created, planned year, the class would've raised more money thereby BILL: Enough. I'm sick of everyone there is no place on campus where not our decision. defraying the overall cost of senior week activities. Between students can get a hold of protec­ condoms was more to prevent lege." We cannot deny that some and ran ourselves. Because of price Our entire senior year has been always picking on me. pregnancy, but it is now crucial to students frequently engage in sex­ increases, we sometimes had to The HILLARY: Stop complaining, Willie. At tion, specifically condoms. I have spent planning and organizing Lines a problem with this. help resist against diseases. By ap­ ual activity here on campus. We charge more than we would have these events. We've tried to keep least I was able to stop Jerry Brown, unlike proximating from population need protection. liked to at various events, i.e. Pig you. ABC bought those fake drug charges Because freshmen reside on cam­ everyone informed about what's pus with limited mobility, they are ratios, there are as many as 15 Roast. If it was up to us, we would going on, but it's not easy to keep quicker than you called your draft board. ...see LETTERS page 6 • never have charged as much. Enjoy the day, Not bad, huh? more inclined not to go out of their HIV-positive students on this cam­ track of where all of you live, by watching two guys beat the hell out of For those who have problems especially off campus. BILL: That's true. You did do a terrific with the formal — we have one each other. Besides, someone might hear you job. You're such a cold-hearted weasel. God, question for you: Where else in the Although we don't mind-hearing and realize there s nothing wrong with your j i complaints, it would be nice to hear but not too much voice. ove you Poughkeepsie area, can you find a mi T nru . • i • J o,» HILLARY: (puffing on her cigar and place large enough to accom­ some positive input once in awhile. RiverFest, although not what it used to be, is still the modate 700-plus students while Jennifer Chandler and Maureen reallBILLy sick: Wha, yotu ar knowe you. implying, dear? I'm scratching herself) Don't try to flatterme . Tosner, president and vice presi­ largest college-sanctioned alcohol event on campus. HILLARY: The only thing wrong with Now*'T', i"f yoJ"u" ca""'.J"n jus"t *«keeFp J«Uyour. moutmumhu sushumt keeping the cost of a ticket under dent of the Class of 1992. y0Ur fly z,pped we n cruise to the USHERS $40. Many students will undoubtedly enjoy themselves, yet your throat is that you keep sticking your « - ' ' foot in your mouth. Now, be quiet Democratic nomination. some will have too much fun, sun and suds. Thankfully, 66 shuttles and cabs will be running to and from campus downBILL. : Okay, dear. I'll try and keep it thelfea^ZZom. ** "* ^ "" needed and security will increased. But while many students will BILL: Wow! What a woman. She's right If you like saving money HILLARY: Now that'! be able to get out of RiverFest without any difficulties, BILL: Back off, Hillary, some of these same students may not be able to get out need these cheap shots coming from my own [ knew what he was up to? I wonder, 46th COMMENCEMENT on car insurance, of college without perhaps a more serious problem. wife. I've got enough problems you know, JQ BE CONCLUDED... 99 A New York State survey showed that 36 percent of It's hard running for president when Saddam give me a honk. all college undergraduates are alcohol abusers. Twenty- ...continued from page 7 Before the cost of insuring your car leaves you a total one percent of all female undergraduates are considered LETTERS abusers as well. And, thinking about these two statistics, While talking to a professional from our Tell me, is shampoo and toothpaste purely wreck, give me a beep, a honk", or even a simple is it any wonder the average college student spends local Planned Parenthood, she commented academic? MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR: phone call. I'll work hard to come up with a quote that Chlamydia, a bacterial sexually There are a few different options as a solu­ $323.08 a year on alcohol? transmitted disease affecting the female tion. Condoms could be provided through that's just what you're driving at. Yet, the $300-plus annual expenditure for students is reproductive tract, is "running rampant" at the school health services or nurse. If the ad­ Marist — not at The Culinary Institute or ministration governing the bookstore refuses Commencement Practice - Friday, 15 May, 10:30 a.m. pocket change compared to the $20 million alcohol Dutchess Community College. to provide condoms for sale, condom ven­ marketers spend on promoting events on college campuses She said the dangerous part of this is that ding machines in public bathrooms or dorms Baccalaureate - Friday, 15 May, 4:30 p.m. /instate across this country. 80 percent of the cases don't show symptoms is an alternative. Commencement - Saturday, 16 May, 9:30 a.m. You re in good hands. In college, many of the social drinking games have a until it is too late, the infected individual may I feel that Marist as a community is deny­ become sterile. That is scary! ing the reality of adult sexual behavior and ANTHONY P. NICOLIS "think while you drink" element in them. In a different I then questioned certain administrative the AIDS epidemic. They would rather say sense, this is a good idea. Getting one's diploma out of figures as to why protection is not offered. no to the proposition than have to deal with Please contact Deborah DiCaprio, Assistant Dean Senior Account Agent They responded by telling me that last year the controversy. The spread of diseases will college and into the real world is hard enough without there was a proposal to offer condoms in the not decrease until we face the issue and pro­ Office of Student Affairs 47 Civic Center Plaza taking a drinking problem along too. campus bookstore, but the proposal was vide protection. Poughkeepsie. NY 12601 refused with the backup "the bookstore Room 266 CC; Phone Ext. 2517 should be strictly for academic purposes." Beth Reukanf, freshmen 471-9611 S?X(tt**ntfTW «pr- >rs«rT» On* 8 THE CIRCLE, APRIL 16,1992 THE CIRCLE, APRIL 16,1992 9 REMOVAL- MMMB. BUDGET— ...continued from paqe 1 ...continued from page 5 * Hello, Marist College' — these "I was not bitter after the elec­ Even though Smith said she together in a political science cuts, however, will not affect never made her stance known on gram, which is funded 100 percent tions. These are problems with class." students currently attending col­ by Marist, will indirectly feel the Matt Thomson, not Nella Licari," the Meet Market and the CSL Thomson disagreed. lege, McCormick said. operators are always standing by minutes support her statement, Pat state's cut by having to reduce the she said. "I don't feel it's my job to be Last year, TAP's maximum number of students in their pro­ day when students and faculty call "The people are friendly and The vice president of the student Crocetta, the new executive vice chasing after student government award levels were cut by $75 from /n ERINMEHER president in SGA, said he gram in order to help fund the to find out if it is worth making the you get used to the voices enough body is appointed and assigned officers — especially her," he said. $4,125 to the present level of work study program, according to Staff Writer trip to school. to recognize which extension they responsibilities by the president, remembers otherwise. "She's been in student government $4,050, according to Conwav. "When the whole issue of TKE McCormick. You see them through the plex- In between phone calls, want," Walicki said. but Smith said Thomson never before. She knows the rules. If she Marist will lose approximately came out, she was behind Matt. was not interested in student The work/study program is bas­ iglas window in Donnelly Hall. Hanaburgh described the old "Marist College," Hanaburgh gave her any responsibilities for the $100,000 from TAP cuts alone, ac­ phone system she said made snow said, as easily as she says her own executive vice president part of her Then the election came around, government anymore, all she had ed on financial need whereas the You hear them when you call the and she turned on Matt. It was a to do is call me and tell me." cording to McCormick. employment program is offered to switchboard. days her worst nightmare. name — with flair. job, especially after a disagreement The CWS Reimbursement pro­ "All those cords, plugging them "Oh, hi, I know who you want. they had over Tau Kappa Epsilon's typical political move — a vote get­ Beyond everything else, '92. students who don't qualify for "Marist College," she says in a ter," said Crocetta, the current vice gram, which was eliminated, com­ work/study. nasal, practiced tone all of Marist in, it was awful," she said with One moment, please." proposed Meet Market. however, both Thomson and Smith bines with federal funds to supply hand and arm motions which look­ Hanaburgh turns to reach for As vice president for clubs, president of the Class of 1993. said they each lost something more McCormick said Marist will knows, and a second later, the con­ Crocetta also said CSL did not 70 percent of the money that funds maintain, with a slight increase, the nection is made — her job is done ed like she was wrestling with an her cup of water, part of her daily Smith said she had to work with important than a student govern­ students awarded work/study. octopus. equipment, and sees a face peering TKE when the fraternity was under base its decision to remove Smith ment position — a three-year Short jioys written amount of college money used to until the next line blinks. over the Meet Market issue. friendship. Although Marist will be forced fund financial aid. Federal funding Joan Hanaburgh, a ' 15-year "I started when there weren't through the sliding plexiglas win­ fire from minority groups to cancel to make up the difference in fun­ even dials (for phones) yet," dow separating a dorm-room size the event. For Crocetta and, the rest of "It hurts like you wouldn't is expected to stay the same. veteran operator from Poughkeep- CSL, the separations could not ding for the program, McCormick "This is not the best possible sie, N.Y., is one of eight Marist Hanaburgh said of her days as a office from the security desk. "Personally, I feel it was a fun believe," admitted Thomson. "I directed and perforrmd said the number of work/study part-time operator during high "Hi, Mike," she said to the stu­ event that had taken place for three have come at a worse time, Thom­ hope someday we can salvage our

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Either tinues his drive for the hoop, still "Sex is overrated...And I hate during the day or at night, a group such as this can always be found at the Gartland Com­ unable to shack Kick from shadow­ everything about you," screams mons court. ing him. $099 PLUS out of a boom box, located in the shadows as giants. out by the slapping sound of the at 3-1, with Cullen and Kosakowski "It is also nice to have people back of a player's car, as Kick takes "We're out here to run and play saturated ball bouncing off the wet leading. walk by and sit down and watch," TAX his turn at hitting the hoop. and just have a good time," said court as the re-checking ceremony The players agree that in an said Cullen. "Sometimes they even mL, Attempting to retrieve the ball, Cullen. is performed again. organized game there are specific cheer for you." 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"I wanted Staff Writer record to 5-15, struck five times in them to hit line drives and keep the in net for the Red Foxes. Sports Editor PARK DISCOUNT BEVERAGE Head Coach Tom Diehl said the the second inning, batting around ball out of the air." Finally. the order. After losing its first eight games team started to play fundamental­ The baseball team didn't have to While the Marist offense was of the season, the lacrosse team ly sound as the game wore on. travel far to pick up its fifth victory Rick Dominick, George tagging Vassar pitching, one per­ entered the win column with a "We kept hammering at what we of the season Tuesday. Camacho and Pagano all hit formance that cannot be overlook­ Rte. 9, Hyde Park 229-9000 hard-fought 11-10 overtime victory were supposed to do," he said. "It Marist traveled across Briscoe for singles in the inning. ed was that of Scott Ronaghan, the over Holy Cross. clicked in the fourth quarter." Poughkeepsie to meet Vassar Col­ The Red Foxes also capitalized on Red Fox starter. The Red Foxes, who trailed 4-2 Diehl said he was particularly lege in the first-ever meeting of the two base on balls. pleased the team did not fold in the two local teams. Ronaghan, a freshman, kept the (Rt. 9 North past Culinary Institute to traffic light - on left) after the first half, came from "It was nice to have the Brewers' bats at bay struck out behind and did not falter in the ex­ final few minutes of the game. On paper it was a mis-match. On neighbors get together and play," the field, it was ugly. seven while scattering five hits en tra session en route to the win. "I'm glad we didn't let it slip said Vassar Head Coach Charles route to the complete game victory. Marist won its first game of the away," he said. "We played well Marist may be playing its first Crawford. "It obvious they are at The lone Vassar run was unearned. year with a good mixture of youth enough to have an opportunity to year of baseball, but it is competing a higher level. I have no com­ and experienced players con­ win." on the Division I level. Vassar, also plaints, though." "He (Ronaghan) threw well," playing its first varsity season, said Smith. "He had good control. tributing to the victory. With the first victory under the The Marist offense did not set­ Senior Captain Scott Zalucky led competes at the Division III level. It was a good outing for him." team's belt, the Red Foxes move to Once the first inning was over, tle down after the five-run second the Red Foxes attack notching four 1-8. as the Red Foxes tallied 17 more Smith said it was nice to pick-up goals — including the game-winner the difference was evident. RIVER DAY SPECIALS Marist traveled to Siena Tues­ Marist was retired in order to runs over the next six innings. the victory but would like his team — and one assist. Senior Jason day. Results were not available at start the game by Vassar starter to play well in Northeast Con­ Beatrice chipped in with three goals Prior to the game, Marist Head ference play. and an assist. press time. Alex Briscoe. Coach Art Smith instructed his Freshmen Bryan Boettcher add­ Today, the Red Foxes host Col­ However, after a Mike Pagano team to work on its swing while at "A win is a win," he said. "But ed three goals to balance the scor­ gate at 3:30 p.m. at Leonidoff error allowed the only Vassar run the plate. I think what will help us now is to TOO MANY SALES TO LIST!! to score in the bottom of the first, play well in the conference and pick ing attack for Marist. Field. it was all Red Foxes. "I wanted them to work on a up a couple of wins there." 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The men's tennis team wasable Unfortunately, no one has been able to open the door. to regain its winning form Monday That problem led to six losses to three different teams last week, giv­ by knocking off Iona College, 8-1, ing the Red Foxes a 10-game losing streak and an overall record of 2-16. snapping a two-match losing streak After a rain-out Saturday with Brooklyn, Manhattan came to town in the process. and took two from the Foxes, 6-3 and 11-0. Marist trailed 6-1 heading into the bottom of the seventh when the team mounted a last-ditch Marist, which improved its comeback. record to 4-5 on the season, used With one out, Marist loaded the bases for Patty Ackermann and Kathy a balanced attack in both singles Hull, who each delivered with RBI singles. and in doubles. With the bases still loaded and only one out, left fielder Stacey Haupt In the singles portion, stepped to the plate but grounded into a game-ending double play. sophomore Jeff Barker was vic­ Ground outs like Haupt's have become a constant, said Head Coach torious in three sets, 7-6 (7-5), 3-6, Tom Chiavelli. and 7-6 (7-3), while senior John "We're just not getting enough on the ball. We're not being aggressive Cleary claimed top honors, posting with the bat," he said. a 6-3, 6-2 result. After hanging tough in the opener, Marist was baffled in the second game. Two Jasper pitchers combined to one-hit the Red Foxes. The lone Steve Popper and Kevin single came from Sylvia and no Red Fox made it past second base. McGovern helped the Red Foxes in "We just fell apart. There's not much to say," said Chiavelli. their respective matches. Popper Sunday's game against Manhattan was deja vu. The team had just been was a straight set winner, 6-1, 6-2, one-hit by Army's Paula Bostnick on Thursday, en route to losing game while McGovern's match was a 6-2, one, 8-1. 3-6, 6-3 triumph. Kate O'Hanlon tripled to lead off the third and subsequently scored on Terri Bambakidou's fielder's choice. Abi Sharma, who was able to "You can't do anything when you only get one hit," said Chiavelli. hold on in the first set, 7-6 (7-5), In game two, two quick runs in the first inning on RBI singles by took the second set easily, 6-2. Melissa Fanelli and O'Hanlon staked Marist to an early lead and the Foxes In doubles, co-captains Barker had a chance to tie it in the seventh with Bambakidou on second and Circle photo/Matt Martin no outs. and Cleary, took the better end, But, once again, three straight ground outs kept the Red Foxes under Freshman shortstop Patty Ackerman releases the ball dur­ winning 6-3, 4-6, and 7-5. lock and key. ing the Red Foxes' doubleheader against Wagner on Sunday. Popper and Nick Valente record­ Marist also dropped a twin-bill to Wagner last week, 6-4 and 4-2. Marist lost both games. ed a straight set victory, 6-3,6-3 and McGovern and Jay Crowley need­ ed three sets to erase their op­ ponents, 2-6, 6-3, and 7-6 (7-5). Celebration, frustration, life of a coxswain Head Coach Jim Parady said he person to be doing this and con­ privilege that they wanted to throw because the captains there are four was very happy with the results. by JEANETTE MARVIN tinue to do this every day." me in. Its like 'hey we won and colleges and some high schools who Staff Writer A coxswain is responsible for your a part of it.'" row this part of the river. "I am very glad that we were steering the boat, making correc­ But being a coxswain can also be What is left of the once eight- able to close our matches," said the In the bedroom of her Canter­ tions through command calls, frustrating, saiq Tanis. man boat rests in the Marist boat first-year head coach. "The tie­ bury apartment, Stephanie Tanis' checking the equipment and mak­ Practices when the rowers do not house as a testimony to the necessi­ breakers showed that we were able alarm clock goes off at 4:30 a.m. ing sure everybody is at practice, seem to get in sync, choppy waters, ty of caution. to close out our sets, something ...and 4:40 and 4:50; said Tanis, a senior from Glen high wins and big waves are some But it is in the worst of times that that we haven't done in our past "I whack the snooze bar a cou­ Rock, N.J. things which make practice more the best of people come through, few matches." ple of times," she admits. "The coxswain does the think­ frustrating. At 5:15 a.m., Tarns leaves for and crewers are the best of people,- Last Friday, the Red Foxes ing," said Tanis. "(Crew is) subject to so many said Tanis. school dressed in layers of spandex, "Traditionally there are the different rules, including Murphy's struggled against New York tee-shirts, turtle necks, sweats and jokes that coxswains don't do Law," says Tanis. When boats get swamped, in­ University, losing 9-0. gloves. anything. They just sit back there Crew can also be dangerous, said dividual differences are put aside. Aside from deary's and Pop­ "You wear a lot to keep warm," and yell," said the communications Tanis. The rowers rush to attach tow-lines per's singles matches, which went she says. major. "(But without the coxs­ One day last season, a passing to the boats, towel down the dren­ to three sets, and Barker and After stretching out, Tanis puts wain,) you have four people with boat created a strong enough wake ched and look for extra clothes, she Cleary'sthree-set loss in doubles, on the headset to the "cox box," four different opinions and besides to crack the practicing shell in two. said. Marist was overmatched. a machine that counts the number that you need someone to steer The Marist shell was perpen­ of strokes per-minute of the (because crew rowers sit facing the "They'll trip over each other to "That was a tough loss for us," dicular to the wake and there was help somebody," said Tanis. rowers, and recites the cheesy poem back of the boat they can not see too much strain on the structure, said Parady. "We played the of the day. where they are going)." causing it to break. There may be some days when match on top of a roof, right in the By 8 a.m., Tanis is on her way "You become very close with the The team, which thinks the pass­ practices are tough or passing boats heart of mid-town Manhattan. I to class. people on your team," said Tanis. ing boat was outside of its specific leave big wakes, but the day will think my players remained as So begins the typical day of a Tanis said she feels especially shipping lane, recorded the boat's come, says Tanis, when sunshine focused as they possibly could." coxswain. logo and sent a complaint to the close to her team when they throw will pour down on the "absolutely The Red Foxes were back in ac­ "We get up when it's dark and her in the river after winning. Coast Guard, said Tanis. flat glass water and you'll be row­ go to bed when it's light," she said. tion yesterday as they traveled "I got pitched in the other day," Tanis said most of the shipping ing along and you're getting better across Poughkeepsie to meet cross- "You go to class in your sweats she said. "The water is just above traffic slows down in this area of and better and everything just and you smell. It takes a special town rival Vassar. Results were not freezing, but I look at it as a the Hudson River as a courtesy clicks." available at press time. Foxes get a well-deserved breath of fresh air "Coach," said Marist pitcher "I'll work on the slider," Furey While the starters were loose and As the ninth inning started, all Dave Rodriquez. "We've got your said. "I've got that." cool on the bench and on the the Marist players were focusing new closer over here." Furey popped a few more pitches sideline, Smith cast a watchful eye their attention on the game. Leaving his post on the third to Dauerer and Smith knew it was on his young hitters as they increas­ After the Marist hitters were base sideline, Head Coach Art time to get back to his post on the Thursday ed the Marist lead to 22-1, the even­ retired, the team rallied behind Smith casually walked over behind sideline. Morning tual final margin. Ronaghan, who was trying for a the two sets of bleachers to in­ "Why don't you mix in a few Quarterback "Have a good at bat up there complete game en route to picking vestigate Rodriquez's new strikes for us," he joked to Furey, now," Smith said to a Marist up his first win of the season. discovery. drawing laughter from Rodriquez batter. When the final out was record­ "I think he's throwing 81 or and Dauerer. While his team was relaxing ed, the Red Foxes gathered around 82," Rodriquez said to Smith. No, Furey won't be the Red the pitcher in a victory celebration. "Let me check this out," Smith Foxes new closer, but he was hav­ MIKE O'FARRELL behind him, Smith did not stop replied. ing fun. coaching. The game wasn't over Smith gathered his team for a The new closer was none other Furey was getting the chance to Marist may be at ihe bottom of and he knew that. He knew there brief talk about this game and than Michael Furey, the Red work on his pitching repertoire the pack in the Northeast Con­ was still time to teach. about the team's meeting with the Foxes' starting first baseman. because while he was in the ference, but the Red Foxes have Having finished his catching University of Hartford today. Furey, who was pitching to bullpen, the Red Foxes were lost three one-run games and four duties for Furey, Dauerer turned Marist needed a fun day to once Michael Dauerer, Marist's center- holding a commanding 17-1 lead two-run games in conference play. his attention to his batting average. again prove what baseball is all about. Melder, was working on his over Vassar College in the first-ever Tuesday's game against Vassar "What am I at now?" he asked delivery. — and probably last-ever — was a breath of fresh air in the mid­ Sports Information Director Dan While the game was going on, "Get that front leg up. Your meeting of the local teams. dle of a disheartening season. Sullivan. some players were relaxing, others releasing way up here," said Rodri­ This season hasn't been the best "It's bad isn't it?" Dauerer like Furey were pretending to be the quez moving his hand up over his of times for the first-year Foxes, "Yeah, this is a little relaxing," continued. ace closer and others like Dauerer head. but Tuesday's game was a well- Smith admitted. "What will really As Marist starter Scott were joking about earned run .As Furey worked on Rodriquez's timed breather for Smith's club. help us is to win in the con­ Ronaghan finished retiring Vassar averages and batting averages. suggestions, Smith moved in for a The Red Foxes, 5-15 overall, had ference." in the bottom of the eighth inning, No matter what they were doing, closer look. dropped four consecutive games After Smith finished analyzing Dauerer suddenly calculated some they were all having fun. "Let me get behind this guy and prior to meeting Vassar and the the delivery of Furey, he set his pertinent information. And that is what's important. see what kind of run he has on the game they love so much had turn­ sights back on the task at hand — "What is 12-for-64?" he Mike O'Farrell is The Circle's ball," Smith said. ed frustrating. Vassar. wondered aloud. sports editor.