Kerry Discusses U. S. Support of Contras By BRETT LONEY sible way within the region," he said. United States Senator John Kerry of "I don't think, having fought in one war and Massachusetts discussed U.S. foreign policy in knowing what it's like, that we ought to lightly Central America, focusing on U.S. involvement entice people into those kinds of struggles without in Nicaragua and the U.S. government's support having exhausted the opportunities for peace. No of the Contras, the rebel group in Nicaragua. The one can tell me that this administration has democratic Senator spoke at Fordham on Tues- legitimately exhausted the opportunities for peace day, in an event sponsored by the American Age in Central America," he said. lecture committee. "The real problem in Central America is not In his speech, the Senator talked about the their need for weapons. It's their need for teaches, need for an overall foreign policy strategy, their need for health care, their need to complete especially in Central America. Before sending the task of the Alliance for Progress," he said, money and arms to groups such as the Contras, referring to former President John F. Kennedy's he said, the U.S. should have first exhausted all plan for economic growth in Latin America. other means of resolving the situation. In addi- "[U.S. involvement in] Central America, tion, the United States must actively work to deal our nearest neighbor, one of the most critical with the root problems in the region of poverty regions of concern to us...is also lacking in a and social injustice. strategy." "We don't have a strategy with respect to "You've got to pay attention to economic our policy. We're lurching from one crisis to and social development in the region. You can't another. It's taken us seven and a half years to have peace without economic and social develop- spend six billion dollars, lose a hundred thousand ment, and you're never going to have social and lives, break the law, challenge the constitution economic development without peace," he said. of this country, have covert, illegal activities, and After his speech, Kerry fielded questions on wind up worse off than we were when we topics ranging from his discussion of Central started," he stated. America, to the Presidential campaign, to U.S. So you have a seven and a half year policy relations with South Africa. Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts which leaves you in total disarray, juxtaposed to The event was sponsored by the American tee tries to present speakers from all walks of life politics generated by the upcoming presidential the potential of having taken two to three years Age lecture series, a committee of the College with many different opinions of interest to the election. Kerry was the second lieutenant gover- to build a sensible policy that might have put you Activities Board. According to American Age university community." nor of Mike Dukakis and is considered an ex- in a position to actually assert your will in a sen- president Mary O'Neill FC'89, "The commit- Kerry was chosen because of the interest in pert on Nicaragua, according to O'Neill. Racism Prevalent in New York, According to Panel

This history of African achievement and By DESPINA SPITHOGIANIS than tackling the problem of small numbers of Butts, who was born and raised in New York, people being kept out of "mainstream institu- said that throughout his high school education he struggle for freedom is one that students are not Fordham's Peace and Justice Studies Depart- made aware or, in order that a small numDer or ment together with American Age sponsored a tions," one must now discuss "the ridiculous never once "heard that black people even existed situation of the majority of the population being in New York in the 1600's." elite can "perpetuate a lie," Butts stated. panel discussion entitled "Is Racism Alive and "We have been living a lie because we have Well in New York?" Tuesday in the McGinley kept out of centers of power and decision mak- It was only in college and graduate school been made to believe that black people are ballroom. The panel's response to this question ing in the city," he explained. that Butts learned that blacks were in the state responsible for most of the ills in our society. Lies was a resounding "yes." Speaking of the Latino community, Falcon of New York at this same time as whites, and are perpetuated and allowed to exist because of The moderator of the discussion was Dr. stated, "We don't quite fit in." This country has that they made tremendous contributions to the Mark Naison, the chairperson of the Afro- a "bi-polar notion of racism," meaning that racial development of our state and nation. continued on page 14 American Studies Program and the director of concerns are discussed in terms of white versus Urban Studies. Naison, who has been a member black. The Latinos do not fit in either one of these of the Fordham faculty for 18 years, stated, categories and, as a result, Falcon claims "peo- "People who are living in different ethnic com- ple don't know what to make of us." Thus, Latin munities are filled with tension, fear and anxie- concerns and problems are given less attention, ty over how to deal with people of different especially with regard to the media. Grand Jury Indicts Lopez backgrounds." Laura Blackburn, an attorney who is the According to Naison, this problem is per- General Counsel for the New York State branch vasive throughout the Fordham community as of the National Association for the Advancement By LISA BERTONE well. He stated that an extremely "challenging of Colored People, defined the problem of racism On Monday, October 17, the Grand Jury in- a year or longer before the case actually goes to aspect" of his past two years as a professor was as one that "destroys, injures, maims, perverts, dicted Luis Lopez on two counts of robbery, three trial. that "these tensions have entered my classes. As discolors and distorts reality." counts of burglary and criminal possession of a Lopez, who has a previous criminal recorc a teacher dealing with urban issues, as a teacher "We are all human beings who come in dif- deadly weapon. for petty larceny, is a homeless individual whc dealing with the history of racial and ethnic ferent packages," she stated, "and our packages Since the beginning of the school year, Lopez committed robberies as a means of supporting a groups, I've found myself dealing with very, very define us." has been identified around campus and has had drug habit, Burke explained. He is entitled to a angry and fearful people in my classes." According to Blackburn, there are three specific incidents with three Fordham students. lawyer and a legal-aid will be apointed should One of the speakers was Angelo Falcon, a "streams of energy" in New York City: Positive identification by these students in a police the case go to trial. political scientist who is co-founder and presi- economics, politics and the media. She pointed line-up at the 48th precinct helped in the arrest Although the arrest of Lopez should mean dent of the Institute for Puerto Rican Policy in out that while people in positions of power in of Lopez. an end to the slew of burglaries at Fordham, New York City. Falcon stated that racism is an these areas are the ones who determine the ci- Allegedly, Lopez worked with an ac- Burke emphasized the importance for students to issue which "goes back to the beginning of this ty's "daily distribution of resources," black peo- complice, but those allegations are highly unlike- continue to take serious safety precautions. She country's origin." ple are conspicuously absent from them. ly, according to Detective Diane Burke of the said that students should "travel in groups when He stressed that a very new element has For example, the New York City school 48th precinct. Presently, Lopez is in prison at going out, to keep chains and jewelry properly entered into the discussion of racism. This is the system educates over 900,000 students and con- Rikers Island awaiting trial. concealed and to carry only a minimal amount recent change in the demographics of New York tains 900 principals, of which fewer than three The district attorney and the defense for of cash." City. A census taken in 1985 showed that 54 per- percent are black. Lopez are in the process of plea bargaining to Burke commented that a thief is more likely cent of the population in New York City is com- Rev. Calvin Butts, the executive minister of determine the amount of time Lopez will spend to attack two or three people than a large group. posed of blacks, Latinos and Asians. the Abyssinian Baptist Church, stressed that ig- in jail. The district attorney is negotiating for Dormitory doors should be locked at all times Falcon stated that this change causes an im- norance is a major problem, and it contributes seven to 14 years, while the defense is bargain- and suspicious individuals should immediately be portant shift in the discussion of racism. Rather significantly to the perpetuation of rascist thought. ing for two to six years. However, it may take reported to the security office 2/Thursday, October 27, 1988/THE RAM

Saturday, October 29 10:00 pm CSA Halloween Party (Ramskellar) Sunday, October 30 FC Dean's List Ceremony Monday, October 31 Halloween

Tuesday, November 1 Blood Drive (McGinley Center) CSA Noon Tunes - Milt Harris and The Apollo Rockers 2:00 pm Soccer vs. Seton Hall (Home) 5-8 pm The Restaurant (Faculty Dining Room) 8 pm CINEVENTS..."Whatever Happened to Baby Jane" Wednesday, November 2 Blood Drive (McGinley Center) 5-8 pm The Restaurant (Faculty Dining Room) 9 pm TOP "Jeopardy" (Ramskellar)

Thursday, November 3 10:30 CSA Lecture/Luncheon (Faculty Lounge) 8 & 10:30 CINEVENTS..."Moonstruck" (Keating 1st)

Friday, November 4 9 pm CSA Masked Ball Semi-Formal; cocktails 7:30 (McGinley Ballroom) THE RAM/Thursday, October 27, 1988/3 Students Sell T-Shirts on Wall Street By TARA DEFRANCESCO Several newspaper photographers and televi- ]~I Two Fordham students were pictured in sion cameramen had taken Giacona's and newspapers and seen on television across the Shickler's picture. country last week after selling over 200 of their The Associated Press got hold of the story self-designed T-shirts on Wall Street. and pictures. This lead to nationwide coverage A few weeks ago, Michael Giacona, CBA in The Boston Globe, The Los Angeles Times, '89, approached his friend Scott Shickler, CBA The New York Post, and Newsday. Television '89, with the idea of designing T-shirts, com- stations picked up the coverage also. memorating the one year anniversary of the 1987 "My grandfather called and told me I was stock market crash. Shickler liked the idea, so on the noon news in Detroit," Shickler the duo designed a marketable T-shirt. exclaimed. Last Wednesday, October 19, after a full The big rush to buy the T-shirts occured after day of selling on Wall Street, the two seniors sold the students had been inside the viewing room eight dozen T-shirts. They arrived in the business of the stock exchange. They asked the store district at seven a.m. manager if he would be interested in selling their CBS reporters were already at the scene, in- shirts. He sent them to see a woman in the pur- terviewing brokers. Shickler approached one of chasing department. the reporters and showed her the T-shirts. She She informed them that the stock exchange interviewed them on camera. The activity at- store could not promote the dates on the T-shirts, tracted a crowd of people, who bought the shirts but encouraged them to go to the front of the ex- along with the CBS reporters. change where the people come in. Instead, they By this time the two students were getting set up shop in front of the door where the brokers more enthusiastic, Shickler said. come out to smoke. They saw the T-shirts, and "We got such a kick out of selling these in the Wall Street spirit, began bidding on the things. Even the people who didn't buy the shirts shirts as if they were on the floor of the exchange. walked by us and were smiling," Shickler "I call it a shark frenzy," Giacona remark- proclaimed. ed. "It was a total riot." The front of the shirts have a bull with the Because of the large amount of success, Entrepreneurs Scott Shickler and Michael Giacona words "Wall Street" under it. The back lists the Shickler and Giacona went down in separate shifts T-shirts. This brought the total sale to 200 shirts. homeless man asked them for one of their T- two dates of the stock market crashes and the say- on October 20 to sell the shirts. "Brokers would send runners out to buy the shirts. They gave him one. ing "We bulls wobble, but we don't fall down." "People recognized us from the paper," shirts because they had to stay on the floor," "Keeping in the entrepreneurial spirit, we "We wanted to make a positive thing out of Giacona commented. Shickler said. to\^ hjm

[Bronx Residents Express Concern, By RITA POLIDORI of the complexes to Greg's memory." On September 14 the Executive Board One of Greg's closest friends, John Ancona, About Housing and Drugs of the United Student Government proposed a FC '89, is a USG Senator. He is responsible for resolution which was passed unanimously by the coordinating the effort regarding where to get the By LAURA BOMBAY the inclement weather, it was definitely a suc- entire governing body. The resolution was one plaque, what it should look like and what sort The Northwest Bronx Community and cessful effort by a very spirited crowd." which would allow for a memorial to be placed of dedication ceremony should take place. He felt Clergy Coalition encouraged Bronx residents to McGlynn lives on the "Campus Edge" in honor of Greg Aiosa, a resident assistant who it was most appropriate to place the memorial in gather on the Grand Concourse Saturday in sup- where he is part of an activist dormitory which passed away in August. McGinley Center, since Greg was on comit- port of affordable housing and safe is involved in community issues. McGlynn is in- The memorial is to be placed in McGinley tees for Weekend Activities Committee and The neighborhoods for area residents. On that same terested in the housing situation in the community Center, either in the basement or on the second Other Place in addition to his position as resi- morning, the Multicultural Task Force, led by and he believes landlords are unjustly charging floor, when the new expansion is completed. It dent assistant. chairman Claude J. Mangum of the Afro- residents with rent increases. He also feels that will be at the opening of one of these two com- Ancona also said that he was happy when American Studies department, conducted a tour tenants who improve their homes should be eligi- plexes that the plaque will be dedicated. Funds Vogt approached him with the idea and when the of the South Bronx. ble for a rent deduction. for the plaque are being allocated by the Student resolution was unanimously passed. "Greg was Hands Across the Grand Concourse" was Todd Waller, director of the Community Activities Budget Committee. a great guy," he said. "I'm glad the school and an organized effort by neighborhood and com- Service, has organized his office to get students Paul Vogt, vice president of the United Stu- the United Student Government have pushed to munity activists to make concerns known. The integrated with the community. Waller explain- dent Government's Executive Board, said that the have him remembered in a special way. Speak- major issues in the agenda were housing solu- ed that the tour of the Bronx will be conducted intention of the Board was to honor Greg's ing for myself as well as for my friends, it will tions and drug problems. About 200 people con- three more times. memory, but not by placing a plaque beneath a be nice to have him remembered in this way, nected hands, held banners and chanted "Affor- Waller works with Part of the Solution and tree. "Since Greg was so involved in student ac- because it will help when we come back in the dable Housing Now." About 10 Fordham the Multicultural Task Force to keep communica- tivities and student life, we felt it would be more future.'' students were present at the demonstration. tions channels alive between Fordham students appropriate to place the plaque in McGinley "He touched our lives in a special way. Now Justin McGlynn, FC '91, said, "Even with and the community. Center," he said. future generations can also remember him and "In essence, it would be a dedication of one understand." Senate Passes Amendment By KATHERINE KINKELA better opportunity for younger USG United Student Government approved members to receive instruction on the an amendment to their constitution that will workings of USG policy and change the term of future class committees. representatives from a one year term that Dan Rittenhouse, vice president of begins in September to a term that runs communications, expressed his view in favor January to January. This policy will start of the new amendment."It gives us a chance with the spring 1989 term. to sit down with the next year's USG and give them support." Rittenhouse said this "productive contact with the senate" would create a more organized and efficient student USG News government. Other provisions were also added to the The amendment was approved at a constitution stating that "no elected member senate meeting which took place on of USG can concurrently hold elected or Wednesday. Paul Vogt, vice president of appointed office in either CSA or RHA." USG explained the reason behind the This provision will become effective in the proposed amendment. By having a January fall of 1989. to January term USG members would be The USG Court will remain on its better able to provide a smooth transition September to September schedule. Paul Vogt Bronx residents gather for "Hands Across the Grand Concourse." between terms. expressed his hope that this would provide In addition, the new term will provide a continued on page 14 4/Thursday, October 27, 1988/THE RAM WE'RE LOOKING FOR A HOT NEW SOLE GROUP.

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• THE RAM/Thursday, October 27, 1988/5 Fordham Focus To Catch a Spy How Secret Is Top Secret ?

id Moses hire double agents? Apparently vent long-range electrical eavesdropping. From government officials who leak classified infor- Suddenly, ordinary Americans are game to he did; the Bible tells of Moses sending the embassy, sensitive Soviet antennas record all mation to influence a policy decision, for exam- betray their country for high wages in return. In Dspies into Canaan. telephone signals that travel by radio frequency. ple, contribute to the upsurge in spying. As a the days of Stalin, many spied for ideology. But Centuries later, George Washington creates For this reason, the Soviets have access to most result, the public respect for security deteriorates. today many become addicted to the fast life and a network of spies to collect enemy secrets dur- Washington phone calls. By using computers, Many spies know that they can easily exploit fast money that spying offers, caring little for ing the Revolutionary War in America. they can weed out the unnecessary calls and focus these security weaknesses. politics. In a recents Time magazine report, Today, spies are still swiping secrets. on intelligence data. former CIA Director Richard Helms states, While the U.S. spends more than one billion "People are not particularly patriotic anymore. dollars each year to protect itself from foreign When they are faced with an opportunity (to spy), Amy Sivco penetration, its security within the building walls they say, 'Screw it. If I can make some money, is at times negligent. In 1987 US News article, why not?" David Huff, aeronautical engineer and Strategic In order to help change this image of loose Spying survives as a successful means of Air Command veteran tells reporters about security, Senate leaders plan to introduce legisla- stealing classified information from an enemy. several effects of careless attitudes towards guar- tion that would create a Senate security super- Its endurance throughout history proves that cat- ding secrets. He complains specifically about visor. The new official would draw up document- ching a spy is no easy task. The recent rash of security risks in the Navy Intelligence Support protection measures for all Senate offices. This spying in the U.S. raises crucial questions about Center (NISC). central list would clarify which lawmakers and the nation's security in their intelligence institu- "Between 1981 and 1984, the NISC was a employees are eligible to read the documents, tions; alarmingly, Soviet sleuthing is on the rise. giant chef's salad of data available to and the kinds of material they are cleared to Obviously, a democracy run by human judgments everybody," recalls Huff. "There was a massive handle. and instincts can not be deemed foolproof. As cross fertilization of people who had no obvious This proposed legislative crack-down is a a result, American intelligence officials face need to know things. There was a massive hem- step towards developing better secrecy. However, resistence from both behind and outside of morrhage of classified material leaving the is it strong enough to make a dent in an open, Washington walls. Yet the question remains: building." democratic society? Senator Daniel Moynihan How secure are America's secrets? (D-N.Y.), former chairman of the Senate In- America's recent vulnerability to espionage telligence Committee says to Time: "You can't terms this era the Decade of the Spy. The glar- run big, open society like ours without having ing weakness in security presents a problem in lots of information out there all the time." many Washington buildings. The problem is especially acute of Capitol Hill; lawmakers' demands for easy access to sensitive material restrict efforts of Congress to set up a secure storage and filing system of classified data. A secure document vault known as "the cage" is the only place where all personnel for the Senate Intelligence Committee may read un- disclosed documents. However, other offices on the Hill don't have private facilities. In a U.S. News & World Report article, Alfred Lehn, na- tional security advisor to Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole (R-Kansas) complains, "In meetings, nobody ever asks if others (documents) are cleared." The lax security invites Soviet spies. Security experts estimate that the Kremlin has more than 500 trained intelligence officers working in the U.S. holding cover jobs at the Soviet Embassy in Washington, the United Nations in New York, and the Soviet Consulate in San Francisco. Retired Admiral Bobby Inman, former director of the National Security Agency and deputy direc- tor of the CIA says to Time: "We must be one of the world's easiest targets." Anyone can legally obtain huge amounts of unclassified but not easily accessible data through Soviet families stroll the Freedom Information Act; this act makes the government's facilities more available to U.S. around the military citizens. It legally allows Soviet agents to obtain information about U.S. energy policy, technology bases on a Sunday and other topics. The Soviets also profit from the openness of U.S. military bases. Soviet families afternoon, eyeing the stroll around the military bases on a Sunday after- noon, eyeing the military hardware. military hardware. Eavesdropping remains a problem, but precautions help prevent it. A new computer system gives an instant accounting for every per- Access to sensitive areas of the center should son, both visitors and staff, in State's Foggy Bot- be tightly controlled, but on several occassions ton headquarters. The Pentagon also installed tiny Huff noted blatant security leaks. Although the speakers against the glass in rooms where con- center operates on a "need-to-know" basis, staff fidential talks take place. The speakers play soft members have access to information beyond their music which counteracts laser devices from the job responsibilities. One afternoon when he was outside that can pick up window vibrations caused working on top-secret material, Huff caught a by speech. janitor without the correct clearances peering over These mechanical devices check the Soviet his shoulder. Another time, he spotted a young systems that try to bug U.S. buildings. The sailor ambling around in a classified inner area. Soviet's new embassy, situated atop of Mount And after one employee resigned, a top secret Alto, has a bird's-eye view of major Washington manual on a Soviet missile was missing. buildings. Special windows were installed in This indifference to security in many U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz's office to pre- buildings is a breeding ground for spies. High 6/Thursday, October 27, 1988/THE RAM

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ow that the three debates have gratefully faded To spite off his credible reply, tl away, what residue remains? Should the populous him by repeating the same questii Nbe content with inquiries into the candidates list of The method behind this planned DIANE BYRNE. Editor-in-Chief summer reading. Does information about Dan Quayle's Quayle's political experience a n< AMYSTVCO Executive Editor grandmother really belong on prime time? These are nice, mind. JOHN ROUSSEY. Managing Editor little trifles better served in a form such as People or Us. The broadcast media is not Not only has the Press left real issues out of the picture, den agendas are being pushed, but the quality that made the medium of Television such attempt at white-washing Mr. B a powerful political tool has vanished this time around. John Buckely (New York Time LAURA FILICE. News Editor ALLISON ZISKO Feature Editor to convince his readers that Mr. AMANDA CUCCHIAREllA...Asst. News Editor DAWN CONRY. Sports Editor bal slips are somehow comforti KATHERINE KINKELA Copy Editor MICHAEL O'NEILL Assistant Sports Editor stutter is "cute" or the barber's 1 ed president will not sit well wi ELENA DIFIORE. Copy Editor HENRY HERBERMANN. Asst. Sports Editor Patrick Logan is only heightened when Mr. B TOM MELLANA Copy Editor JANE EVANCIE. Photography Editor president's shortcomings to J.F.I TARA DEFRANCESCO Copy Editor NOEL GULEZIAN Advertising Mgr. ing the American people will ALEKSANDRS ROZENS Arts Editor CHRISANN BUCHICHIO Business Mgr. and Jon Doyle possess that "everyman" quality to be president of the United ! RAY BOFFARDI. Arts Editor DESPINA SPITHOGIANIS....Subscriptions Mgr. powerful position on the planet. / Charisma, a non-entity in '88 and the paradox is ap- ly veiled "rah-rah" Republican parent. How could a high profile vehicle like Television editorial page. The Ram is the University-wide newspaper of Fordham University, serving the campus and the community since 1918. The Ram is published leave the country with these two dreary and dismal options? It seems that the interested < each Wednesday and distributed free of charge every Thursday during the academic year. Correspondence should be addressed to The Who could forget the sharply dressed, youthful, disarm- ten articles that read like the sell Ram, Box B, Fordham University, Bronx, N.Y. 10458. The Ram's editorial and business offices are located at the Rose Hill campus in Faculty Memorial Hall, Rooms 428, 429, and 443. The Editorial Office telephone number is (212) 579-2665, 295-0962. Copy Office, ingly handsome, passionate but easy talking Senator of didates release writers, before hi 579-2094, 295-0962. Business and Advertising (212) 579-2082. The Ram is represented nationally for advertising by CASS, American Massachusetts? How did the video press become a cor- preaching objectivity. Mr. Du Passage and CMPS. Ad rates are available upon request from the advertising manager. Ad deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. Letters-to-the- Editors are due on Tuesdays, 5 p.m. The opinions expressed in Ram editorials are those of the editorial board; those expressed in columns, onator of presidents? letters or graphics are those of the individual writers or artists. No part of The Ram including text, photos, artwork and ads may be reproduced In the early pan of this nation's history, the critical without the written consent of the editor. The Rant is composed on campus at Fordham Student Print Shop and printed by offset lithography on recycled paper in union printing plant. eye of the media was not nearly as focused upon a can- didate's charisma as it has become today. The revolution of television into the most popular and visible media form has drastically changed the way the public views a politi- cian. Many times the substantive issues and policy are _ro eagerly neglected in favor of the candidates appearance and personality. By the time Jack Kennedy entered the White House, it was clear that in order to win, a would-be presi- Something to dent had to balance qualifications for the job with media skills that would endear him to the image conscious voters that television helped create. How has TV evolved into such a politically influen- Inform obje Think About tial monster? In the early 1950's the tube was a relatively new communications tool. If the medium had a political then let the It is a well-known fact that college students comprise the toughest view point, it was not readily apparent. In 1956 a man nam- market to reach. College campuses are often viewed as mini- ed Charles Van Doren and his appearance on the quiz show people really communities; the majority of students have relatively little to do with the "Twenty One," would have a hand in changing this. He community at large. Because of this self-imposed isolation, the most was a bright young teacher from Columbia who continued decide. relevant medium to students is the campus newspaper—not even daily city to emerge victorious week after week. Mr. Van Doren soon newspapers, local radio stations or national news magazines such as came to enjoy hero status as people would tune in each week Time have nearly as much success in reaching students. to see if he could continue his streak. It was discovered, however, that the game was a hoax. Mr. Van Doren knew Also due to this self-imposed isolation is an ignorance factor—many all the answers because he knew all the questions. TV ex- students are unaware of and/or care little about the major issues of the ecutives feared correctly that this broadly publicized inci- day. We at Fordham are far too perfect of an example; the apathy on this dent had instilled a lack of trust towards the medium in campus is alarming. So, to shake some students back into reality, The the minds of many viewers. In the following years, TV Ram presents the following editorial cartoon: would tackle political topics as a means of regaining faith lost by the game show scandal. The Kennedy-Nixon debate was a turning point in the use of television in politics. Since this milestone confron- tation, TV and the presidential candidate have become con- spicuously dependent on one another. The candidate desires positive video coverage while the network covets newswor- thy aspects of events dealing with the leadership of the na- tion. A witty, handsome politician, such as the late Jack Kennedy, uses television to heighten his power and The world popularity. In the same fashion, the heads that operate a network mold news coverage to suit liberal or conservative nodeg.ee global positions. The second Carter-Ford debate of 1976 illustrates the s Debt tremendous influence that television holds over public opi- nion. Entering the debate, President Ford held a seeming- ly healthy eleven percentage-point lead over Mr. Carter. scandal ^£ \^^^ i While discussing the Polish Freedom issue, the incumbent made a mistake in locating the trouble spot. In the post ;e plans k debate discussions, TV commentators jumped all over the Republican's error. The next day's polls revealed that the [arms control ~f- president had lost forty-five percent to the Carter campaign, and was now trailing far behind the southern governor. In the '88 campaign, the press has been nothing short of brutal in its handling of some candidates. This one- sidedness was extremely apparent in the vice presidential debate between Senators Bensten and Quayle. On his own u COLLEGE merit, the elder Bensten soundly trounced the nervous f| 5TUDENT ^ Quayle. However, the questioning panel was going to make sure of it. The panel asked the Republican vice presiden- tial hopeful what he would do if forced to assume the of- fice of president. He answered as well as he could be ex- pected in the face of such a vague, hypothetical question. THE RAM/Thursday, October 27, 1988/9 opinions to get the facts? Letters Jiased? the Editor lie questioners pounced on "honest technocrat." A more honest appraisal would dub on an additional two times, him a passionless ideologue. As with Mr. Bush, "The redundancy, was to make Duke" is painfully lacking in the charisma department. FrankenDan Dismay sgative factor in the voter's Alexander Cockburn humorously states that "Dukakis' ef- forts to echo Mr. Jackson's concerns carry about as much : the only area where hid- conviction as a Pat Boone cover version of a Little Richard To the Editor: To the Editor: In a ridiculously insulting song." (New Statesman Society, July '88, pages 14-15) The polls are now confirming what has been obvious II was with great dismay *<"w e read Michael tush's speaking problems, Regardless of what the Jennings and Cronkites have for six weeks. Republicans, Democrats and Independents Giacona's letter to the editor ("Clarification, Oct. 20, s, Sept. 29, p. A22) tried to say, in having to choose between Mr. Bush and Mr. are all in agreement on one point: The Frightening thing 1988) regarding USG and the proposed Entrepreneurs Club. Bush's propensity for ver- Dukakis the American people have been served an injustice. about this Election is Dan Quayle We feel mat a real clarification should be made. ng. Maybe the mailmen's Charisma and the real issues are among the causalities in Whether you prefer George Bush or Michael Dukakis, Mr- Giacona implied in his article that information isp is endearing but a flaw- this year's selection process. Ironically, the electorate must it is clear that either is qualified to run for President. ab°ut the club should be withheld from the Senators, elected th most voters. The slight bare some of the blame. Far too much time was spent un- They are both experienced. They have both paid their dues, officials from all of the school on Rose Hill including FC, luckely compares the vice covering sexual trysts and finding out who smoked a "J." The same can be said-for Lloyd Bentsen. You take your CBA, RHA, CSA, and SGS. To make an informed IC.'sBostonian accent, say- While the people romped in such meaningless muck, choice decision, however, the Senate must be privy to all goals, "adjust." Mr. Bush may George and Mike snuck in the back door. This Democracy Only one person, Dan Quayle, is in a different constitution, and history. Kelly Kennedy, Vice-President but every man is not suited was built on freedom of the press and it's a freedom that category. Moreover, he has neither the stature, the judg- for Operations on the USG Executive Board, has States, arguably the most should never be hindered, lest the U.S. media suffer the ment, nor the achievements that are expected of a an obligation and a duty, therefore, to fully brief the U least Mr. Buckely's thin- fate of the British press under Cromwell or the plight of President. He has never had a significant job that wasn't Senate before it can vote to recognize a club. Included dribble was printed on the journalism in present day South Africa. However with the aranged or funded by his family, including National Guard in this briefing, Miss Kennedy must also relate media (especially television) gaining increased influence service and his election to the U.S. Senate. He achieved not only her opinion of the club and its constitution, citizen must plow through in political persuasion, they have a duty to research the very little as a lawyer, a public servant in Indiana, or but also the opinion of the Operations Committee which f-serving prose of the can- serious matters that face the nation, not masking personal a U.S. Senator. she chairs. Any suggestion, therefore, that pertinent e or she finds anything ap- views by espousing them in straight news format. Inform Most alarming is Quayle's staunch refusal to inform information should be repressed truly reflects a lack kakis has been called an objectively, then let the people really decide. the public about his performance in college and law school- of understanding of the functions and operations of the USG or to provide his academic and disciplinary records. Senate. He has admitted "mediocre grades," but he won't release Given Miss Kennedy's experience and record the records. If he has nothing to hide, why has he permitted of excellence in USG, the implication that she acted in rumors to persist, not only about poor grades, but a non-professional and immature manner is disciplinary actions for plagiarism and the hiring of sur- unwarranted. Such accusations are particularly rogates to take his exams? disheartening given the fact that, even after the Senate Opinion Dan Quayle could stop these rumors instantly by voted overwhelmingly against recognition, USG and simply allowing the universities to release his records. Why the Operations Committee has offered to meet with the doesn't George Bush insist he do it? Why is the press club again, to work on its constitution, and to bring so uncharacteristically shy about pursuing these issues? the matter up once again in the Senate for official Finally, why aren't the students, faculty and editors duties, yet Mr. Giacona and the Entrepreneurs Club of university presses more aggressive in seeking the has chosen to ell this "unwarranted negativism." story...in seeking the truty. Fordham, a University in Quite the contrary, this seems to be both exceedingly the Jesuit Tradition, describes itself in factsheets and professional and helpful. brochures as "a university which strives for the fullest Furthermore, we cannot understand why the development of the intellectual, volitional, and aesthetic Club would choose to write such a letter after we faculties of the student...in providing a curriculum offered to meet with them again, yet before the matter designed to develop the faculty of clear and critical think- has come up for reconsideration in the Senate.such ing and of correct and forceful expression; and to impart a decision seems impolitic and ill-advised. an awareness of historical perspective, an understanding of It is our sincere hope that we can sit down the comtemporary world and an intelligent appreciation with the Entrepreneurs Club and resolve this issue in of religious, philosophical and moral values." And a productive and mature manner, without any further though I very strongly believe in Fordham and the values distortions of imputations from either side. and ideals associated with it, at this point in time I am both embarrassed and yet, frightened. The Executive Board United Student Government If George Bush is elected and then dies in office, Dan Quayle will be Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States. He will represent this nation and conduct our international affairs. Dan Quayle will control the world's most awesome nuclear arsenal, and we Decisions, Decisions don't really know who he is. If there are skeletons in his closet-the use of money or family influence for favors, plagiarism, disciplinary action in college-the public must be informed. To the Editor. Complacency isnot what America nor specifically, Considering the upcoming presidential election Fordham, is all about many students, find it quite easy to say that we are In the remaining few weeks before Election Day, forced t0 make a choice between, "the lesser of two I urge all of Fordham whether Republican, Democrat or evils." This statement is representative of ignorance Independent, to be informed, to seek and to question. and the lack of independent research conducted by students whose uninformed vote will undoubtedly have Philip J. Philliou a detrimental effect on the years ahead. If each of us CBA '90 were to take the time to investigate the positions of the candidates on various issues, one could surely arrive at an informed and thoughtful selection. Unfortunately, it has been our experience while campaigning for our chosen candidate that students have already committed their vote without providing an intelligent or rational basis for doing so. Instead, it appears many collegiates have been unduly influenced by friends, family, and Morton Downey Jr. Do yourself a favor, and DON'T TAKE ANYTHING AT FACE VALUE - IT SURE- LY WASN'T MADE THAT WAY!! Finally all we ask is that your vote be cast in good faith and is one you could responsibly defend. THE DECISION IS YOURS! Tom Stenson FC'89 Bill Power FC'89 10/Thursday, October 27, 1988/THE RAM , Character and Author Assassination By ALEKSANDRS ROZENS society, his "biography" does committ a capital some of the fictional familys' members are real If you are a Catcher in the Rye fan, you (with a capital "C" folks!) Sin and that is what people in Salinger's Life. The problem is that we might read a chapter on Holden Caulfield's disaf- I might call character assassination. Literary are not accepting J.D.'s work as "created." We When the criticism of fected outlook of the world or you might pick up critics might bring in Freud to explain away why are all too often assuming that it is based on his a copy of Ian Hamilton's biography (?) In Search Gide's Immoralist has scissors but Hamilton's life. A costly assumption for one who wishes to Salinger's work is not ofJ.D. Salinger (Random House $17.95). "biography" rapes Salinger of all his creativi- be a biographer. For those of you English majors who would ty. What Mr. Hamilton seems intent on doing is When Hamilton is not trying to prove that like to take a second shot at life after reading Pro- proving that Salinger's fiction is just a transposi- Caufield's Pencey Prep is the one modeled after calling Salinger's ust's Swans Way this book might interest you too. tion of events that happened in his real life onto the military school Salinger attended at Valley Just one thing. Ian Hamilton thinks he's Holden paper. Hamilton denies Salinger of any creativi- Forge, one will find interesting tidbits for those creativity into question Caulfield. No, really. I know everybody goes ty, thus leaping on to the literary critics verbal with an appetite for background info on someone through their Caulfield kick (you know-going gangbang of a bandwagon (with noted types such who created America's Rebellious Adolescent. the biographer tries to around calling everyone a phony) but this as John Updike leading the pack of resentful .Even more interesting are Salinger's exploits dur- Hamilton guy is really... sharks) that claim J.D. is "Fake" "Narcisstic" ing the Second World War which may have left strike up a Caulfieldish Really what? and "Cute." traumatic effect on him. Did the nerve racking He's very intent on proving to us that his "Character assassination? events of the Second World War leave that much hypothesis that Salinger (the writer) and Caulfield Yes indeed, for the core of Ian Hamilton's of an effect on Salinger that it seeped into his tone or manner of (the creation) are the same person. Its a good idea work is composed of passages that Hamilton uses writing and manifests itself in the unsettling short to try to bring a little about the writer and his to buttress his thesis. What we have here is the story entitled "For Esme—With Love and expression... life into context with his work but Hamilton tying in of a series of well known and some little Squalor? "Biographer" Ian Hamilton seems to seems to forget that biography and criticism are known about short stories as well as The Book think so, and backs his theories, not with fact, not one. If we are to assume that Hamilton's In but a story whose hero, a Sergeant X. with bad- Search ofJ.D. Salinger is a biography (a valid ly war damaged nerves, seeks salvation with the Holden himself. I might recommend the scene assumption since the book cover proudly pro- help of a little girl. Comparing Sergeant X. to where H.C. is in the hotel looking out of the win- motes the fact that it is a biography), then as a Hamilton denies Salinger is all too convenient. Notable is Salingers dow into another window where there's a guy biography Hamilton's work falls flat on its face. encounter with Ernest Hemingway when Paris posing around in woman's clothes or the one In fact, it's an outright attempt to cash in on the Salinger of any is liberated; the two writers met at the Ritz Hotel where H.C.'s shooting the bull on the train: Salinger Supermarket—any "new info" on the where they spent most of the time praising each "Then she looked at me and asked me what famed recluse writer which can sell. Its a valid creativity, thus leaping others work. In a memorable episode, Hem- I was afraid she was going to ask me. 'Ernest idea to say Salinger and Caulfield may be one ingway pays a visit to Salinger's army unit and wrote that he'd be home on Wednesday, that and the same persona but then we shouldn't call onto the literary critics' argues about the merits of a German Luger han- .Christmas vacation would start on Wednesday,' our little search a biography? Should we? dgun as opposed to the U.S. 45 and blasted off ishe said. 'I hope you weren't called home sud- Really what? verbal gangbang of a the head of a chicken to prove his point. When (denly because of illness in the family.' She really We must give merit to Hamilton's exhaustive not tied down to back up criticism and unwieldy looked worried about it. She wasn't just being research for his "biography," however the facts bandwagon... that claim theories, these anecdotes give us a good look at nosy, you could tell. presented are often geared towards proving J.D. is "Fake," liule known about aspects of JD's life. " "No, everybody's fine at home,' I said. Hamilton's thesis: "Caufield is Salinger." This Really what? This Hamilton guy is really 'It's me. I have to have this operation.' " does not make tor authentic biographing and "Narcissistic," and what? " 'Oh! I'm so sorry," she said. She really Hamilton's excessive use of quotes from Sal- Cocksure of himself. And if you think this was, too. I was right away sorry I'd said it, but inger's fictional pieces makes him an ac- "Cute." review of his work was pretty cocksure then you it was too late. cessory to being overly "aware of the major have a general idea of what In Search of J.D. Sal- "It isn't very serious. I have this tiny little tendencies in literary criticism...concerned with inger is like. Get the gist? When the criticism of tumor on the brain." the structure and fate of society.. .and informed Salinger's work is not calling Salinger's creativity " 'Oh, no\" She put her hand up to her or (wishing) to become informed about new cur- (Catcher in the Rye), to prove that what hap- o question the biographer tries to strike up a mouth and all. rents in Psychoanalysis and other humanistic pens in Salinger's fiction happened in his real lite, v^aulfieldish tone or manner of expression that " 'Oh, I'll be all right and everything! It's sciences," a trait despised by Salinger and one thus marring his credibility as a creator. seems to almost patronize or hopes to appeal to right near the outside. And it's a very tiny one. that sometimes may surface in the English Hamilton's biography compares the fictional the readers who may like The Catcher in the Rye They can take it out in about two minutes.' " Department. Although Hamilton does not overt- Caulfield family with that of the fictional Glass cynicism. The "search" for Salinger is not Passage taken from J.D. Salinger's The Catcher ly delve into psychoanalysis or about the fate of family; somewhere he make? implications that successful and you're better off reading about in the Rye.

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A BIOGRAPHY BY IAN HAMIUON THE RAM/Thursday, October 27, 1988/11 How Blue Can You Get? By DAVE RIZZO the way the guitar can be played." Praise be to God! The Blues are back! Yes, As to Healey's singing ability, it would be we have squirmed for quite awhile under the SrSSS^WSSW accurate to say that it's definitely above average. heavy hands of Hip Hop, House, New Wave and It's very melodic, but one might suggest that he U-Name-It Heavy Metal afficionados. Some of broadens his range to hit some slightly higher us who had our lives saturated with the aforemen- notes and give his voice a slightly more soulful tioned have sought refuge in the almost mater- !••• edge. The songwriting is quite touching at times nal confines of Rock, Jazz as well as in the ageless and quite envigorating at others. Regardless, it halls of classical music. all revolves around the classic Blues themes of But lo! What's that over yonder in the neon love and hardship. This has always been a horizon...strutting slowly, guitar in hand, pum- strength of the Blues. Healey makes ample use ping out some classic Elmore James guitar figures of auxiliary songwriting. Included in the tracks and singing like a Dixie Gospeller? are versions of ZZ Top's ' 'Blue Jean Blues'' and It, my friends, is the Blues, and it has come Freddie King's "Hideaway;" the album also con- to reclaim its place in American culture. Yet, to tains a formidable band-written jam called "Nice some it has never left. True enough, but it has Problem to Have.'' If your life had a soundtrack also remained somewhat dormant for the last two this jam would underscore some of your more decades. Occassionally a rocker would throw us melancholic, reflective moments. The title track a blues track on an album. Perhaps Stevie Ray is, in a word, fabulous. It is the culmination of or Johnny Winter would slide into town and play Healey's debut effort, containing tearfully joyous a few dates. But for the most part, the Blues has lyrics a la James Brown set to a funky blues/rock not enjoyed the level of public exposure as have performance. Heavy Metal and Hip Hop. Healey's rhythm section, which includes Joe For some reason, that has changed, Grace, Rockman on bass and Tom Stephen on drums, perhaps. do the virtuoso justice. They are professionals Clubs all over are beginning to showcase who have managed to complement a demanding blues acts and, most importantly, the Blues has guitarist. now attracted many new artists, some of which Jeff Healey is here to stay, and it "does the have joined the ranks of the "immortals" of the Blues proud" to have him as one of the leading far and recent past. figures in its comeback. If you've always like the Jeff Healey is one such artist. The debut ef- Blues, See the Light will seem to you as a staple fort of the Jeff Healey Band, See the Light is to add to your collection. Also, if you're think- testimony to this claim. Stylistically, Healey plays ing about tasting a bit of what b.e Blues is all about, this album is a good place to start. Or, in the B.B. King/Buddy Guy/Robert Cray vein. that gives See The Light such an upbeat flavor. Healey, however, has some playing peculiarities Furthermore, Healey has overcome one if you're lovelorn or just hit with some bummin' Healey has received some rather excellent ap- that are to his credit. He plays his stratocaster special difficulty in his pursuit of guitar mastery: times, Healey's guitar is the next best thing to praisals from the masters. B.B. King himself said by sitting down and placing it flat on his thighs. he is blind. Undoubtedly, it must have taken enor- a warm hug (and easier to come by for guys like He can use all his left hand fingers to produce mous effort to overcome this disability...but "I've never seen anything like it. (Healey's) ex- me-ha ha ha). some real bad ass vibratos and he can pick im- Healey is a man of strength, and his guitar solos ecution is the best I've ever seen..." Stevie Ray Ergo, off yer ass 'n check this euv out. peccably with his teeth. will not let you forget it. Perhaps it is this trait Vaughan claims that "he is going to revolutionize Do I mean it? Sho' nuff I do! Arts Chimes of Freedom By LISA LUDVIK just hear this on last year's album? For my part, had to ask!) Bruce says, "Let Freedom Ring" Sometimes I don't think I'll ever quite figure I can't understand how it fits it. Unfortunately, and launches into the song. Bruce dropped two Bruce Springsteen out. Why isn't "Pink the studio-mixed version on Tunnel of Love verses from the original song, and he phrases the Cadillac" on the Live collection or any album sounds better than this live version. song as if it were his own, not as if he were sing- for that matter? Why on the Special Olympics "Be True" is one of those Springsteen ing a "Bob Dylan song." Christmas album does Bruce submit the basical- orginals that never seems to make it to his The final song on the album is an acoustic ly lame "Merry Christmas Baby" instead of albums. It's upbeat and sounds like something version of "Born to Run." This version, which "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" or anything that missed the final cut for The River. I liked Bruce sang all through his Tunnel of Love tour else, for that matter? Why, in concert last May it, even though I kept trying to figure out what has created a lot of furor with the traditional at the Garden, does Bruce sing such pieces of sone it sounded like. Springsteen fans. "Born to Run," as most peo- musical brilliance like "I'm a Coward When It Comes to Love" and "Half Man/Half Monkey" and omit much of his work from "Nebraska?" Why take up so blatantly with Patti Scalia? And why release a four song LP entitled, "Chimes of Freedom?" Why did he do it?..Ms logic once again Don't get me wrong before I even start. For the most part, I like Chimes of Freedom. But, why did he do it? I'm sure if Bruce took a lazy Sun- baffled me, and all Chimes of Freedom does day afternoon he could have found four to six more songs and released another full-priced album. But, his logic once again baffled me, and is whet my appetite for more. all Chimes of Freedom does is whet my appetite for more. The four songs on Chimes are: "Tougher than the Rest," "Be True," "Chimes of Freedom," and "Born to Run." They were all My favorite song on the album, ironically, pie know, made Springsteen a star and became recorded between March and July during Bruce's is fhe only one that is not written by Bruce. an anthem of sorts for many people who like to most recent concert tour, and some proceeds of "Chimes of Freedom" is a little known Bob think of themselves as "Born to Run." Some the album are being donated to Amnesty Inter- Dylan tune. Bruce rarely does cover versions on people like it, some don't, but it is still worth' national, which is probably Bruce's major albums, yet this song fits right in. Before sing- listening to. The meaning has changed from a motivation for releasing it. ing the song, Bruce gives a speech to the audience motivational song to a sad, almost nostalgic one. "Tougher Than the Rest" from last year's about Amnesty International, asking people to Overall, the album is worthwhile. At a album. Tunnel of Love is the most disappointing come out and see them when he and Sting and reduced price, "Chimes of Freedom" and "Born of the four songs. Bruce sings this song like a Peter Gabriel and others come to their town on to Run" make the album one worth having and 45 being played on 33 speed. Besides, didn't we the Amnesty International Tour. (As if he really listening to. The truly sad part about the album '12/Thursday, October 27, 1988/THE RAM

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By MARIA SINICALCHI Radice came in an overall second place with By JOHN CORBETT 24:44.1. On October 21, the Lady Rams cross coun- time of 18:23. Patti Nelson finished fourth overall In the MAAC men's cross-country cham- Coach Tom Dewey was impressed by try team competed in the Metro Atlantic Athletic with a time of 18:33. Maureen Paonessa, with pionships held at Van Cortlandt Park, senior Pat Lavery and the whole team. Conference Championships. It was a cold, wet a time of 18:57, finished an overall eighth Lavery broke a Fordham record with a time of "We had to overcome injuries and we did. and rainy day, poor conditions for running. Through their leadership and positive attitude, the 24:49.35. While the Rams enjoyed an impressive The team is remarkable, and Pat Lavery is now Coach Sue Shea advised her squad not to worry upperclassmen are leading the young squad to third place finish, Lavery's time broke the 24:50 the fastest runner we've had," the coach stated. about times, but just go for placement. She was record set by Ail-American Gene McCarthy ten "I didn't really expect to do it," Lavery said. proved wrong, however, when the Lady Rams years ago. "I owe it to my coaches, teammates and friends. ran their fastest ever as a team capturing the The team did well despite unfavorable We had a good and supportive crowd down MAAC title. weather conditions. The temperature was in the there." Lavery now hopes to qualify for the The Rams scored 26 points, defeating second 40's, and the athletes had to fight a steady wind- nationals. place Holy Cross who had 57 points and third "A time under 19 swept rain. That made the fast times even more After Lavery, the top Ram finishers were place Manhattan with 59 points. The Rams score surprising. Juan Collado in 26:20, Mark DeLorenzo in was one of the lowest in MAAC history. minutes is a goal in The Iona team was first with 26 points. 26:23, David Marks with a 26:48 and freshman The Rams squad captured the MAAC title LaSalle was second with 51 and the Rams follow- Tim Conly in 27 minutes flat. with an outstanding performance. Five of the itself; not many at ed with 67 points for third. In the individual com- The Rams' final meet at Van Cortlandt Park Rams finished in the top eight with impressive petition, Pat Lavery's record time was second to is this Saturday's CTC Championships. times under 19:00 minutes. Fordham have £ean McGuirk of Iona, who posted a remarkable "A time under 19 minutes is a goal in itself; not many at Fordham have accomplished such accomplished such a a feat and two were freshmen this time," coach Shea stated. feat and two were One of the two freshmen who finished under 19 minutes was Elaine Laird. She had a time of 18:45, her personal best, 19 seconds faster than freshmen this time." her previous best. Her time was just four seconds off the Fordham freshman record of 18:41. Karen Cloran, the other freshman to finish This space contributed as a public service. under 19 minutes, finished with a time of 18:54, 37 seconds faster than her personal best. success. "She has improved quickly, she ran out of The sentiments of Coach Shea are that her her mind," Shea said of Karen's performance. young team has a bright future and is moving up- The upperclassmen, only three members of ward rapidly. the team, are the stronghold of the squad. Their "We blew them away, they did not know performances were outstanding and set examples what hit them," Shea exclaimed about the com- to be followed by the underclassmen. Jeanine petition.

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On the Sidelines No Time to Waste s I get older, I seem more concerned with like: here's the situation, now you have to deal time. At age 21,1 complain about getting with it. It's the people who do well, who have A. and wasting time. Still, I believe that I've learned how to deal with it," he said. mastered the act of balancing school work with Pat Lavery is also a senior, but his athletic the few extra things I continue to participate in. endeavor is rooted in running on the land. Track Nonetheless, however much I complain, my life and field and cross country are the avenues of does not come close to meeting the time re- his sporting life and computer science is his quirements of others. academic major. Lavery, like his swimming counterpart, has learned to budget things in his life , but realizes there are drawbacks. Joe Cuozzo "Sometimes I don't have enough time to study. I get two or three hours for it, to be able The "others" I speak of are athletes. to understand things. But, there are a few things The athletes just run around, take a few I could get down pat better if I could spend six minutes to shoot or hit tennis balls, swim a cou- or seven hours studying," he explained. ple of laps or run a few pass routes. Sounds easy, Lavery's schedule is different from right? McDonough's, but the concept is the same. Well, remember, they still have to go to Lavery works out seven days a week, alternating school. between two hard workouts (four hours ), two "You just try to do as much homework as easy days (an hour and a half) plus race day. you can. Sometimes, your concentration just Meets or games are one aspect in which all seems to decrease," swimmer Jim McDonough athletes have in common. They take quite a bit said. of time and energy, both physical and mental. Jim is a senior. What he goes through day Lavery and McDonough suffer from the fact that after day could be considered extraordinary to their meets take a considerable amount of time. some. Classes and getting an education are just Their meets run between three to five hours and a part of Jim's Fordham experience. Just like get- the championships or big meets run all day. ting up early in the morning is. If they have a paper due or a big test schedul- His day begins at 6 a.m. He does not get up ed near an important meet, then time allowances Runner Pat Lavery Swimmer Jim McDonough at six; he is on the deck of the Lombardi pool have to be made. ready to begin practice at six. "As a whole, very little time gets wasted. That alone for most students should seem If I had more time on my hands, it would get extraordinary. wasted," McDonough commented. Jim is not finished yet. He has to go to school Their efficient use of time gives them an add- "A regular person doesn't do something like every other college student. ed skill which involves both academic and athletic "You have to keep up your academics. You life: discipline. he doesn't enjoy. It's not a real hardship. No can't expect to go out and have fun and get up "I couldn't sit around all day. I'm used to and perform at six o'clock in the morning," he a routine, a disciplined type of day. Absolutely, one is holding a gun to my head. If you enjoy it, explained. I'm more disciplined," McDonough said. Lavery Jim's day is not finished. He and the rest of has similar feelings. then it's not a sacrifice." the swimmers return to the pool area for another "Sometimes I'm real tired for practice, but workout in the afternoon. The result of his day I have the feeling that I have to run. I'd feel guilty is between four and four and a half hours spent knowing someone else was getting better," he practicing. explained. "We practice between eight and ten times Lavery has taken his discipline a step further. ings. I guess I'd have more time for school, more quirements, because they don't waste their free a week. Ideally, we swim up to about fifty thou- "I make sure I eat right. If I wasn't runn- time to watch TV and for other things," Lavery time. sand to sixty thousand yards a week in a high in- ing, I wouldn't care what I'd eat," he said. commented. They enjoy it. tensity period," McDonough said. In a sense, these athletes and many others Time does not seem a preoccupation for the "I don't think of it as a sacrifice, I think of That is over 30 miles a week in the water. are giving something up, sacrificing a little bit athlete, at least for these two. School work is still it as I'm enjoying this. You won't do it if you The challenge for the student-athlete is not now for something else they want to do. one, though. don't enjoy it," Lavery explained. McDonough always how well he or she performs in competi- "There are certain things that you can't do "You have to try to keep on it as much as follows right along those same lines. tion. It may be how well he or she can compete while swimming. You also have to keep up your possible. You can't let yourself get behind," "A regular person doesn't do something he in both arenas of importance, the athletic and the academics," McDonough said. McDonough commented. doesn't enjoy. It's not a real hardship. No one scholastic. ' 'I can't go out on weekends as much because Neither one of these two seniors seem to be is holding a gun to my head. If you enjoy it, then ' 'It's how well you can deal with the amount of the races. I can't get up and run in the morn- behind on much. They meet their time re- it's not a sacrifice." of fatigue. It's about budgeting your time. It's RAMS Netters Drop Two TAKE By JENNIFER ELIA Boston and Harvard University coming up this ICE With a record of 8 wins, 1 tie and 2 losses, weekend. Harvard is a very competitive team but the Lady Rams tennis team is coming to the end Coach Rooney says, "I feel optimistic about the By VINNY PIAZZA several tough seasons, with only one winning of their fall season. In between the M AAC Cham- match." He is also looking toward the ITCA Fordham opened its nineteenth hockey record in its first 15 years of existence. However, pionships and the New York State Women's Col- tournament at the University of Pennsylvania in season last Saturday with a stunning league vic- the Rams have enjoyed recent success with 3 con- lege Championships, the team had four matches. November. tory, crushing Manhattan 12-2, Twelve seconds secutive winning campaigns. Their best was a se- They beat Fairleigh Dickenson which has The winter will mean a time for recruiting into the game (yes, 12 seconds), senior Matt cond place conference finish in *85-*86. Last become a much stronger team over the past few for 1989 along with new competitions. In Hyland scored the Rams first goal to give For- season, Fordham finished third in the Empire years due to recruiting by a score of 3-2. February the team will travel to Notre Dame to dham the 1-0 lead. It was all down hill for Division, behind second place Columbia and divi- However, the Lady Rams lost 2-3 to both Yale compete in the Irish Women's Tournament and Manhattan from then on. Fordham burned the sion champion Hofstra. and St. Johns, two very tough teams. in late March they will go down to South Carolina Japsers goalie for seven second period goals. In a scrimmage against Hofstra this season, On the weekend of October 15, 16 and 17 to compete at Hilton Head. After the dust cleared, Hyland and junior Joe the Rams scored an impressive 8-6 victory. Fordham's lady netters went up to Albany to The spring season will bring about matches Donovan came away with four goals apiece to Against Columbia, Fordham errupted for 13 compete in the NY State championships. While against C.W. Post, St. Johns, Princeton, Lehigh lead the Rams. This win marked the first time goals on route to a 13-1 trouncing of the Lions. there, they went up against schools such as Pace, and Adelphi. Coach Rooney believes teams will Fordham has been victorious against Manhattan With these results early in the pre-season, Coach Colgate, West Point and Queens. All are con- be getting stronger because of tough recruits and since 1978. Mola emphatically expects to bring the division sidered "strong teams" by Coach Rooney, with it will be more difficult to bring them into For- The Rams, under coach, ex-player, and title to Rose Hill. the exception of Queens. Though Fordham's dham under the new league. alumnus, Drew Mola (CBA'86), compete in the This Sunday the Rams go onward with their Kathy Sonner was the number one seed at the "Life under the Colonial League should be Empire Division of the Metro Collegiate Hockey guest for that elusive championship as they take tournament, the Lady Rams did not fare well. interesting," he concluded. Conference. As a relatively new sport at For- on Pace University at 9:30 P.M. at McKay Arena Now they look to the future, with a trip to dham, the hockey program had gone through in Englewood, N.J. 16/Thursday, October 27, 1988/THE RAM Patriots Blank Rams, 3-0 First Loss Drops Fordham to Second in Conference

By JOHN PARADISE The Rams quickly tried to quiet the crowd Fordham's perfect season was ended last by moving the ball from their own 31 yard line Saturday on one of the most imperfect of after- to the Patriot's 17 yard line, which took up almost noons. It was fitting that the only perfectly ex- five minutes of clock time. Their only legitimate ecuted play on the day was the sole score and the scoring opportunity went awry, however, when difference in this 3-0 Stony Brook upset. Steve Troutman hooked a 35 yard field goal try. "Our worst fear came through Saturday," The Rams would only reach Patriot territory one coach Larry Glueck admitted from his dark and •nore time in the remaining three quarters. somber office. "A lot happened in that game "We came right back after they scored," which did not happen to us before." 31ueck said, "But were not able to either tie the The most significant happening took place game or go ahead." before the game even started. Citing a struggl- ing offense and a need for a spark, Glueck started sophomore Frank D'Alessio at quarterback, in- stead of regular Dave Olsakowski. Under their new signal caller, the Rams were once again unable to move the ball with any regularity for "Our worst fear came the second straight week. D'Alessio finished the day with below average numbers: 13 of 29, for through Saturday. A lot 132 yards and one interception. Glueck, however, stood by his bold move to switch quarterbacks happened in that game in the most of an undefeated season. "Frank did a credible job. We felt Frank which did not happen wasn't the reason we didn't win," Glueck said. "We just didn't put the ball in the end zone. to us before." Frank was a victim of the day and its conditions." The wind, which was gusting all day long, and the capacity crowd which was on hand for It was apparent as time went on, that youthful Stony Brook's Homecoming, made it an unplea- 2-4 Patriots started to believe they belonged on sant place to be for the visiting Rams. Fordham the field with undefeated Fordham. Conversely, consequently wanted to get on the board first. As the Rams were flat and beginning to get frustrated it turned out, they would not do so all day. as they saw their hopes of a perfect season dash- On the Patriots second possession of the ed before them. afternoon, they marched 69 yards, behind a 27 The brash, energetic Patriots, coupled with yard run by freshman standout Michael Lugo and the irritable, upset Rams, resulted in a hard hit- a fake field goal attempt on fourth and three, to ting short tempered second half. There was a total reach Fordham's 13 yard line. On fourth and of 22 penalties on the day for almost 200 yards. seven, Robert Burden's 31 yard field goal attempt Furthermore, field position took on a greater im- split the uprights for what amazingly turned out portance in this defensive ballgame. to be the only scoring on the day at 5:38 of the "The wind was a premier factor," G'ueck first quarter. said. "Penalties, mistakes, and our field position- ' 'We were happy to keep them out of the end we were tied up in our own end all day- were zone," Glueck said. "But, we also didn't want the reasons we lost. Basically, they are the things them to get on the board early." Punter Joe Emmons had a busy day at Stony Brook. which lose ballgames." Fordham's best field position in the final 30 minutes was on their fifth possession of the half, when they received the ball on their own 32 yard line following a missed field goal attempt by Burden. But the Rams were unable to do anything with that, as it was three downs and a punt. For the entire half, they only gained 79 yards. ports On the other hand, the Patriots had a bunch of opportunities to put the Rams away. They missed four field goals in the second half alone, as they started six of their seven possessions in Ram territory. Although the Fordham defense bent, they didn't break. They did their part by keeping the Soccer Splits Rams in the game when by all rights, they should have been blown out. "Our defense hung in there and kept them By BILL HOLTZ "everything seemed to go wrong." another goal off Shank to make the final 4-1, off the board," Glueck said. "But one of the The 1988 men's soccer team expected to Army scored three first half goals on Jeff dropping the Rams' MAAC record to 5-2. reasons we were 6-0 was we had a plus 20 tur- [have a great season, yet it is continuing to have Fordham will now play Syracuse and Seton nover ratio going into the game, but where unable its problems. Injuries and inconsistent play have Hall, ranked eighth in the country, before hosting to come up with any big plays on Saturday." constantly hampered the Rams. Their record cur- the MAAC tournament the weekend of Nov. 5th. The biggest play of the game probably was rently stands at 7-9-1, but they are working ex- "The loss to Army was a costly one," turned in by Patriot punter David Lewis. The All- tremely hard to bring about a winning season. Schnur noted. "Now we will be seeded second American Senior kicked a 51 yarder with 1:46 Mired in a five-game losing streak, Fordham "Things look a little or third in the MAAC tournament." to go in the game, which was downed at the For- desperately needed a win when they took on The Rams first-round opponent is expected dham one yard line. Some 99 yards stood bet- MAAC rival St. Peter's. The Rams came up big, bleak, but if our injuries to be LaSalle. ween the Rams their first loss in seven games and soundly defeating the Peacocks. "We'll have to fight tooth and nail...it will the Patriots biggest win in school history. It was "We dominated the game," head coach be a very physical game," Schnur stated. on almost impossible task, which ended in a Paul Frank Schnur said, "we outshot them 25-9, and improve, we do have a As always for this Ram team, injuries are Klyap interception of a D'Alessio pass at For- got two very nice goals." a continuous problem. Colin Curran is still out, dham's 40 yard line. Senior Greg D'Aguanno got the Rams on the and two other starters, Jason Lannert and George The Rams perfect season was no longer and board, rebounding a shot by Ricardo Ortiz. Later Keough, are playing injured. more importantly their past season hopes were in the first half, Milton Espinoza, taking a pass chance to win the ' "Things look a little bleak, but if our injuries given a giant blow. from Ortiz, rifled the ball past the St. Peter's improve, we do have a chance to win the "We are not out of it yet," Glueck said. goalkeeper, making the final 2-0. Peter Shank MA AC... we'11 have to do it the hard way," the ' 'We still have a shot. We have to win the Liberty earned the shutout in goal for the Rams. MAAC." coach said. Conference Championship and hope for the best. Army, the top ranked team in the state, then The Rams are trying to come away with a We have a chance to complete an outstanding made a visit to Rose Hill last Saturday. The Rams winning record. season. We are optimistic." were looking to upset Army, but it just wasn't "I haven't had a losing season in twelve While it was time to re-group for Fordham, going to happen. Knuth, giving them a comfortable cushion. David year," Schnur noted. "We can have a winning it was time for celebration on this perfect day for "We had an off day," Schnur commented, Hausch tallied for Fordham, but Army added season... we're going to have to fight for it." Stony Brook.