FREE The Beacon25* outside of PnssajcCoun Sesay harassment suit finalized Residence halls October 11, 1996 edition of the Chronicle of Higher Education, adopt new guest Bryson, a professor of library and learning resources, sued Chicago State University for sexual harass- ment. policy for students "She claimed that she had been denied committee assignment and By Robyn Caputo residence halls. Surrounding had lost her in-house title of spe- News Contributor schools, such as Montclair State cial assistant to the dean of the University, have a similar system library because she had spurred Effective as of this semester, a in their halls. Rivera-Burrowes the advances of the university's new guest policy is being enforced noted how beneficial this policy is provost at the time, Chernoh M. within the residence halls and the and how now the students have Sesay." apartments. All guests entering more control. In an article printed in the the premises now need to present However, she commented that October 14, 1996 edition of the their school IDs when they sign in students need to take the initiative. Beacon, "Sesay claimed Bryson and the resident they are visiting "We need all students to cooper- had made the charges after unsuc- must come down to greet them. ate," said Rivera-Burrowes. cessfully pressuring him and the This new system, which was orig- Students' reactions to the new photo by Sylvana Meneses/Beacon college's president to promote her inally going to be started last policy have varied. While most Provost Chernoh M. Sesay, pictured above from the winter commence- to a post in the administration." semester, uses a new phone system students feel it is a good idea to be ment ceremony, has denied sexual harassment charges from Chicago Sesay explained he had been and a higher level of security, more aware of who is in the build- State University in 1993. cleared of the charges, "by the Residents can now have a better ings, some argue that this new By Michael S. Laclair December 12, 1997 for a sexual Illinois Chancellor of Education sense of community and safety. arrangement is an inconvenience. Staff Writer harassment suit from 1993, which Office, The Illinois Department of Both Maximina Rivera- Nicole, a junior who lives in the involved current William Paterson Human Rights, and the Illinois Burrowes, the associate director of apartments, said, "As long as Professor Emily Bryson of University Provost Chernoh Equal Employment Opportunity Residence Life, and Anne you're a student here you should Chicago State University was Sesay. Betowski, the assistant director see CHANGES page 3 awarded $200,000 on Tuesday According to an article from the see PROVOST page 3 '""agree this is the next level for the Art exhibit to feature African American artwork
By Sophia A. Brooks tant professor of art at Lafayette Moore Collection in Warrington, years. will allow people from other Staff Writer College in Easton, Pennsylvania, PA; and the Experimental It displays a variety of mediums, nationalities to be aware of the art is the curator of this event. As a Printmaking Institute which and depicts the "political advo- history of the African people." In celebration of African printmaker himself, Holton sees Holton founded and directs at cates of the 1940s to the most Another student, Miranda Heritage Month, the William this exhibit as, "an effort to present Lafayette College. acclaimed painters of the 19th and Gadsden, said, "Most people just Paterson University Ben Shahn art the work of African American The work of well known artists 20th centuries." Lewis Tanner know us as being athletes, musi- galleries will have art and print- artists who have been in the shad- such as Lois M. Jones, Norman Moore, whose great grand-uncle cians and fillmmakers, so it's a making done by African American - ows." Lewis, Romare Bearden, Faith was well known artist Henry good idea to see another side." artists on display, Contributions for the exhibit Ringgold, Betye Saar, Henry O. Ossawa Tanner, will also have sev- The Ben Shahn Gallery is open The display began with a recep- comes from a number of places Tanner, Hale Woodruff and nine- eral pieces on display. Monday through Friday from 10 tion on Sunday, January 25, and such as Robert Blackburn's teen others will be represented. "It's a good idea," said a.m. to 5 p.m., and there is no will continue until February 27. Printmaking workshop in New Their art work takes the audience Charmaine Jones, a WPU student admission fee. Curlee Raven Holton, an assis- York City; the Lewis Tanner through a period of more than 80 of African heritage, "because it Political satirist coming to WPU Two WPU students University as part of the ing effective writing for people in Distinguished Lecturer Series. business. In 1983, after writing The lecture will be held in Shea free-lance humor columns, Barry excel in college Center at 8;00 p.m. began working for the Miami According to Judith Linder, Herald and had his first book pub- assistant director of special events, lished. : this year's Distinguished Lecturer Barry, a columnist for the Miami theater competition Series is focused on government Herald, received a Pulitzer Prize and politics in celebration of for commentary in 1988. His col- By Pamela Langan Theater Festival (ACTF). WPU's new status as a university. umn appears in 150 newspapers News Editor With the large amount of finan- Barry's commentary, "A across the country. cial support from the provost's Humorist Confesses: 'Thank Barry is also the author of Out of the seven William office and from Ofelia Garcia, Goodness for Politics,"' will give numerous books including, "Dave Paterson University students who dean of the college of Arts and an "overview of the news of the Barry Turns Forty," and "Dave traveled to Buffalo during the Communications, seven students day spiced with his unique brand Barry Slept Here: A Sort of week of January 12 through 17, were able to travel to Buffalo to Political satirist Dave Barry Will of humor and perspective of life History of the United States," two students Shane Taylor and compete with 180 students in the speak in Shea this Friday night. including politics," said Linder. which have both reached best sell- Alicia Simmons, have earned the region including colleges and uni- By Sherri Sage After graduating Haverford er lists, and a television show only two runner-up positions versities from New Jersey, New Staff Writer College in West Chester, based on his books was aired on available out of 180 students from Yoik, Coaaeeticiit, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Barry eventually CBS for several seasons. around the Northeastern area of On Friday, January 30, political got a job as a municipal reporter According to Linder, the lecture the United States who were com- humorist Dave Barry will be for a local paper. He then worked peting in the American College see BUFFALO page 3 speaking at William Paterson for a firm that specialized in teach- see COLUMNIST page 3 t ' -vJsTW'V'W™™ J lf}i"W
PAGE 3 MONDAY, JANUARY 26. J998 THE BEACON PAGE 2 THE BEACON MONDAY. JANUARY 26, 1998 Campus Calendar Monday, January 26 Saxophonist to WPU students succeed in Buffalo United Science Club- "Star Nights" -- we will use our telescope to look for planets, stars, galaxies, etc. 8 p.m. in Caldwell Plaza. Contact Joan at 785- 4125 from COMPETITION page 1 TUasday, January 2? perform in Midday Delaware, Maryland, and Big Jim's Student Accounting Society- Will have our first meeting from 12:30 to 1:4a Washington, D.C. p.m. in Raubinger Hall room 301. Come ]oln us - a great way of networking They competed in Buffalo for Family Restaurant and Pizzeria and a vital source for information. Contact Joe Kozlerowski at (973) 720- the Irene Ryan Scholarship. 1W. HaledonAve. Haledon, NJ 4029. Artists series Irene Ryan, who is well known National Student Exchange- General information sessions about studying jazz luminaries as Jaki Byard, Don for her performance as the grand- for one or two semesters at another United States university. Meetings on Jed Levy, a New York saxo- mother from the television series (973)-942-9500 "Tuesday and Wednesday, January 28 at 2 p.m. !r> Student Center room 213i phonist, will perform at William Paterson and Jack McDuff. Other Contact Ann Yusaltis, Morrison Hall 130, or call X2256 or X2257. Paterson University on Thursday, renowned artists he has worked "Beverly Hillbillies," left an Career Development Center- Teacher education information January 29 as part of the winter with include Cedar Walton, Tom endowment through the Kennedy session/practicum/student teaching/ certification. Meeting In Student Center 1998 Midday Artist Series. The Harrell, and Curtis Fuller. Center in Washington, D.C. for WPU room 203,204,20S from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Call the Career Development concert begins at 12:30 p.m. in Levy has toured Japan as a fea- students involved in the theatrical Center at X2281, X2282, or X2440. Shea Center. Admission will be tured soloist and appeared at sev- arts. Wednesday, January 28 > $3. eral international jazz festivals and The 180 students compete in the Study Abroad Program- General Information session about study abroad ' "Levy's tone is lucid...a player has led bands at such New York preliminary competition, from photos compliments of PARMU STUDENT opportunities. Former participants will answer questions about their experi- whose modern approach is to venues as Sweet Basil, The Blue which the judges then choose 32 Shane Taylor, left, and Alicia Simmons, right, were chosen a: ences. Application deadline for fall 1998 is February 17. Meeting in Student, Note, Birdland, Visiones and make every note a positive state- students to move onto the semifi- the only two runners-up for the American College Theate Center room 213 from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., also on Thursday, January 29. Zinno. His latest CD as a leader, ment," said Jazz Journal nal competition. From the semifi- Festival. Contact Professor G. Satra, Atrium 211, or call X3044. International. "Sleight of Hand," is receiving nals, 16 are chosen to compete in SPECIAL Women's Health Information Network (WHIN)- WHIN is proud to Down Beat describes his per- critical acclaim. the finals, and then two are chosen les. Both Taylor and Simmons were announce the first talk of the spring semester: Sexuai Assault Issues. Meet j formance as a "blossoming elo- WPU's Midday Artist Series in the end who will travel to the Two students, Stephanie Long accompanied by Myra McDonald, Open Till Midnight (11PM on Sundays) and learn from Hally Fessler, MSW, the new sexual assault counselor at the ' quence of thinking and feeling" continues on Thursdays at 12:30 Kennedy Center for the scholar- and Christopher Paseka, were very WPU student, as their acting part- Passalc County Women's Center. The talk will be at 12:30 p.m. in the p.m. throughout the spring semes- ship competition. ner. "She is phenomenal," said Paterson Room of the Sarah Byrd Askew Library. For more information con- and says he "projects a strong close to advancing into the semifi- ter. The next concert, on February Taylor speaking about McDonald. tact thaWomen% Center at X2946. - - sound and evidences awareness of However, in case of an unex- nals, falling in the 34 to 35 range. LARGE CHEESE PIE various tenor heroes without 5, will feature the New Jersey pected emergency involving either All the students were, "Well "She really helped us advance," Career Development Center- introduction to resume expert, in Atrium said Taylor. 123A, tram 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact the Career Development stamping himself with the copycat Percussion Ensemble. of the two finalists, those students rehearsed and ready to go," said Regular Price lj)O.2u "• t3X Overall, Taylor is proud to have Center at X2282, X2281, or X2440. label." For additional information, who finished in third and fourth Matthews, : Thursday, January 29 In addition to leading his own please call the Shea Center Box place are named as runners-up for Taylor has been a student at been involved in the arts, and $5.99 , PIOK-UP KNYTIMG Women's Center-Spring 1998 Open House, to welcome non-traditional stu- groups, Levy has had longstanding Office at 720-2371. the positions. WPU for five years, and will be urges WPU students and adminis- dents. 9:00 am. to 11:00 a.m. In the Women's Center, room 214 in the working relationships with such This year, Taylor and Simmons, graduating this May with hopes of tration to support the arts. Student Center. Contact the Women's Center at X294S for more information-. both WPU students, were chosen being accepted to a graduate "Administration and faculty need $6.99 +tax DGLII/ORGD KNYTIMO Career Development Center- Internship opportunities, meeting in Morrison as the first and second runners-up. school for the arts. to know that things can be done to Hall room 146 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Contact the Career Development "I went up there to win," said "My experience at WPU has save theater on this campus," said Center X2281, X2282, or X2440. Lecturer Series Taylor,' who has been nominated been amazing," said Taylor. "This Taylor. 7 Pays a Week Tho Spanish Club-General meeting, Hunzlker Wing room 16 at 12:30 p.m. by WPU to perform at the ACTF school has enabled me to branch "It's important to five the stu- Contact Marcela at 720-5029. prices valid any time, everyday for Spring 1998 semester five times. The last two times he out in every aspect of theater." dents a venue to practice their craft Saturday, January 31 toppings extra * must have valid WPU Student ID * no coupon necessary invites political attended, he advanced to the final He has performed in many plays and to learn more about the the- The Spanish Club- "Copa Night," Billy Pafs 9 p.m. -1 a.m., contact Linda competition, but never went fur- aterical experience," said Taylor. 720-5029. and even musicals at. WPU, and ther. has also had the experience of "Who would know that two "I was definitely happy and I being stage manager and director. people from WPU would compete columnist to speak felt honored because your col- He is currently directing a produc- against peopel from Villanova, leagues respected your work," said tion of "Colored Museum" for Penn State, SUNY, all these differ- Monday through Friday at the Taylor. ent institutions with great pro- from SATIRIST page 1 WPU. Shea Center box office. For ticket According to Ed Matthews, He added that he has worked grams of theater, and show that we BEST PART-TIME JOB Beacon can hang with the best," said is technically sold out, seeing that availability and to purchase tick- director of the Performing Arts with Simmons before at the ACTF, fi wewjwpee THAT'S CLEARLY FOR YOU Taylor. the Distinguished Lecturer Series ets, call the box office at (973)720- Resource Management Unit when she joined him as his acting is sold as a subscription each sum- 2371. (PARMU), "All of our students partner. "I'm excited for Alicia," did wonderful in the preliminar- said Taylor. AROUND!! Pamela Langan Matthew Halpern mer. The series is being sponsored by News Editor Assistant Editor-in-Chief However, Linder said she spec- the Student Government Business Manager ulates that a limited number of Association, the Student Activities Guest policy changes in residence halls WORK Reliable students or Ed Erlenrneyer tickets may become available if Board and the William Paterson Insider Editor some of the sponsoring corpora- University Foundation, in con- have your room number, but now I important thing is to understand from RESIDENCE page 1 non-students with good Michael S. Fox tions give back those they will not junction with many other support- can decide if I want that person the reasons behind it." THE Tim Bornemann Circulation Manager be using. These tickets can be pur- ers both on and off campus. be able to enter the residence halls here or not." The new system appears to be communication skills Assistant Insider Editor chased from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm without any problems." The reasons behind the policy working out well in both the However, other students strong- change are all based on the con- dorms and in the apartments, and HOURS cern for the student. This policy as of yet there have been no com- are needed Norman DeFilippo ly agree with this new policy and George Robb were pushing for it last semester. can help to make the residence plaints. However, members of the THAT Editorial Page Editor Academic Advisor Harassment suit Amanda, a junior living in the halls a safe place for the students office of Residence Life are open to renew Towers said, "I think it's a great without the concern of theft and to hear any questions,or concerns Sylvana Meneses idea. You never know who might vandalism. with the new poljcy. ARE existing accounts Photo Editor Financial Services involving provost Betowski noted, "The most Provided By GOOD -12/hour - salary vs. comm Sophia A. Brooks Charlotte O'Brien Beacon corrections Danielle Gabriel Barbara Stomber comes to an end Paid Training Al Giamarino In the Jaauary 12 edition of The Beacon, the interim dean of the college of William Paterson with distinction, Humanities and Social Sciences, Leslie Agard-Jones, was referred to as "she" in the FOR Michael S. Laclair from SESAY page 1 Walking Distance from WPUNJ Dave Roe initiating a number of new pro- article entitled "Faculty members appointed to interim and dean positions." All of the Commission." grams and earning the respect and YOU! Immediate Openings Sherri Sage admiration of his colleagues. The incidences should read "he," The Beacon apologizes for any inconvenience this may Staff Writers In a statement released by Arnold Speert, president of WPU, Board and I fully support Provost have caused;. Weekly Paychecks Sesay. William Paterson considers li the January 20 edition of The Beacon, it is stated that Martin Luther King, Jr, AM/PM The Beacon is published on Monday and serves Haledon. North Haledon, Wayne and the it is stated: "The university's posi- tion on a recent case involving sexual harassment inappropriate William Paterson University Campus Community. Buslness/Edllorial offices are located and not consistent with the highest was assassinated on August 28,1963, in the article entitled "Martin Luther King, Jr. on the campus of William Paterson University In the Student Center, Room 310, Wayne, Chicago State University and for- NJ 07470 -973-720-2248. The Beacon receives no money from WPU or Us student body standards of conduct for any mem- corjQraeiBOf|ti(iii Thursday.". It should fead that the day of his famous "I have a 401 Hamburg Turnpike mer provost Chernoh Sesay has CALL TODAY and therefore relies solely on advertising revenue to operate. ber of the academic community. djr#amf jrle^-was on August 28,1963. not changed. I addressed this Suite 105 The university is committed to issues in a memo to the William ^heBe4cB^xpre;sses,tha|uk;s ft>r those who brought these errors to the attention of strongly enforcing its policy on Wayne, NJ 07470 Paterson community on October sexual harassment." wishing to point out mistakes and aid the Beacon should call 595-6800 16, 1996. Dr. Sesay has served £ MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1998 MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1998 PAGE 4 THE BEACON THE BEACON PAGE 5 THE HEAT ZONE The Beacon New guest policy; same old problem That has to do with the guards themselves. Perhaps EDITORIAL BOARD t is easy to understand why students would want the security guards on campus are given instructions; TANNING SALON Pam Langan • News Editor more security on campus. Theft continues to be the highest reported crime on campus while inci- perhaps for a while they follow those instructions; Ed Erlenmeyer • Insider Editor I but they do not follow those instructions forever. Tim Bornemann • Assistant Editor dents of vandalism seems to be increasing year after "20 Minute Vacations Available Daily" That is unless part of their training involves letting Michael S. Laclair • Sports Editor year." Of course, most students are also aware of the people enter buildings freely because they are too Sylvana Meneses • Photo Editor many incidents which occur nationally on campuses ALL NEW HOT LAMPS everyday. But when one drives right passed the guard busy playing an arcade game, instead of checking Norman C. De Filippo shack at gate four at 1:20 a.m. where a security guard identifications. Prices: Editorial Page Editor is supposed to regulate who enters and exits Campus, There are many problems with security on campus; One session $6 it is crystal clear as to why students want more con- and there are many ways one could go about correct- Six sessions $25 trol of who comes to their room. ing those problems. The new guest policy is one pos- Two week unlimited $3 5 One month unlimited $59 And the new guest policy is supposed to give stu- sible way of addressing those problems. But the new dents just that. But one of the problems with the pol- guest policy is merely a cosmetic approach to icy is that students who live in any other building on addressing the issue. It is impossible to better securi- Now Open 7 Days a Week! Welcome to the REAL WORLD campus are free to go where they please until 2:00 ty on campus without bettering those paid to make our campus secure. The new guest policy is a good To the Editor: be "punished" like this. He says a.m. And, of course, students are free to roam their plan. But if security guards will not implement that I am writing this letter in that the campus police are paid to own building whenever they want. But even if we plan, what good will it, or any other policy, do to •[Spring"BreaKj/v,.,, ,Wme!"„„ response to Ira Thor's article about protect us, not to ruin our financial were to forget about these problems there is still one increase security? campus police overstepping their lives. more larger problem which will, most likely, not be bounds. I was confused by his This is all coming from a stu- dealt with. ! Tuesdays ™«1™»!1O sessionsjj opinion that the campus police dent who says that he is a "citizen department should do things more of the real world." When in actual- .[Tuesdays in January] $ officially, as they do in the REAL ity, he lives in his own private jltuesdays ,„ January! «Nm SPBN6 J <„.„„ 40 !', WORLD. dream world. Yes our tuition does || SESSIONS for only$3 | I feel I should point out to Mr. pay for the salaries of the campus BREAK I l| Thor and anyone who agrees with police, however that does not - - •#«U^FMA vvithi coupon • Cannot be combined with any other offer • Exp. 3/1/98 _ • him that in the REAL WORLD mean Ira Thor or anyone else can • I with coupon • Cannot be combined with any other offer • Exp. 2/1/98 I | ^^ | • mm m m mm mmm imm mm Wmm you can get into serious trouble for have the department in their back I ^"" """" " "™" .^" ™™ *"*^ ' ^"" ^™ """* ^™ """" ^" """ I not paying your tickets. Police pockets. departments are not credit card My advice to Ira Thor is to start | ONLY 3 Min. From Campus across from Wayne Hills Mall | companies. In the REAL WORLD doing what he claims to be doing that Ira talks about, his name already. And that's simply- be a I 87 BERDAN AUENUE, WAYNE I would not go to a collection real man in the REAL WORLD, 1 agency. Ira and those who fail to and take responsibility for your _ 973-305-6700 pay their tickets would go to jail. own actions. Ira says that most students are Sheri Freeman scraping by and cannot afford to Junior Communications WPU Women in Science To the Editor: be included in the booklet which The United Science Club would will be distributed at our second like to cordially invite the campus annual Women in Science lecture community to participate in our to be held during March, Women's first booklet on WPU Women in History Month. Inquiries should Science. The booklet will feature be directed to Scott Ryan via e- HOT INSANE TOTALLY HUTS William Paterson's women of sci- mail at [email protected]. ence and highlight their achieve- Information will also be available ments, career goals and struggles in the Women's Center starting on WHAT'S THAT YOU SAY? Letters to the Editor can be e- and what being a women in a for- January 27. Submissions are due mailed to beaconi'©frontier. There are so many issues you wilpaterson.edu, faxed to 973- merly male dominated field, by February 8. Thank you for don't know where to start... 720-2093, or mailed to The WILL BE SERVED AT YOUR means. We hope that many pro- your participation and feel free to Beacon, SC 310 300 Pompton fessors will take the time to con- contact us for more information. Road Wayne, NJ 07470 and can tact us and submit information to United Science Club UTUSKNOWWHRTYOUIHINK: be no longer than 150 words, Do you ieel more secure columns or op-ed articles should n January 19 a commentary was published in the be no longer than 500 words. Beacon entitled "Campus Police over stepping their witn the new guest policy, Letters must be signed. The edi- Student Government Association FYI bounds." That commentary was written by Ira P Tnor ll or Jo you find it to just te tor reserves the right to edit for I,, „ - was neither written by SGA President Bobi grammar and length. Manuscripts Lee Messer, nor was it endorsed by her. Thor simply stated that as an inconvenience? can not be returned. All submis- an elected official President Messer should be hearing students' Letters can be no longer than 150 words sions become the property of The concerns, (even if she does not agree with them). Beacon. "TOWN MEETING" Wednesday, February 4,1998 Student Center Ballroom SUBJECTS^ ^ 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1998 MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1998 PAGE 6 THE BEACON THE BEACON PAGE 7 The Beacon is looking for Blah Blah Blah Don't you wish there was more people to fill the following here? open positions: Well, quit your belly achin' and come write for the Insider.
Photographers LIMITED TIME Ano 'retched SECOND By Tim Bornemann 5 FREE SEMESTER liked it and said he wanted to hear coolest places. Plus, Fountains of SPECIAL more stuff. We were supposed to BRAKFASTS, r DRINK Wayne are from here. ' The Get Up Kids are awesome. record the four songs on the EP as 5 FREE Period. If you read my top ten of two songs for a Contrast Records No one around here knows FREE! '97, you saw The Get Up Kids DINNERS, 7" and two songs that were going where they came from. They with the number two album on 21 HOURS OF to be on a 7" on a label called weren't involved in any shows 21 HOURS that list. That album , Four FREE DRINKS Outback, from Florida. So we around here, they just appeared Columnists FREE DRINKS! Minute Mile, was released on sent those songs to Dirk, and he on MTV one day. 3 Doghouse Records and should be liked them and wanted to know if That's awesome. It's so stupid it's ALL TRIPS INCLUDE: immediately purchased if you like we wanted to be on Doghouse. So awesome. Because I always won- T Round Trip Air T Dally Hospitality & Activity Desk bands like: Jimmy Eat World, he asked us what was up with the der about that, do people from T 7 Nights Accommodations T Spring Break On-Slte Staff Knapsack, No Knife, Weezer, and 7"s that were coming out. They New York consider Puff Daddy a T Round Trip Airport / Hotal z T Exclusive Beach andPool others of that nature. When the were taking a long time to come local band? Transfers Activities • Hotel Taxes r 21 Houn of FREE Beverages T Bellman and Maid Gratuities I doubt it. r Wristband for Discbunts & T 5 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners FREE Cover to the Hottest (CANCUH ONLY) I'm sure they don't. Advertising Clubs & Restaurants Iwhifay Laadar la Hljk Quality, Tap Ratad Stuaa«t Ttan How did you end up touring Eicrav Pntactlan Acaiinu, Fully Uroiiad, Iniutad and >aiidad. Sales Reps with Jimmy Eat World? « Subjact to l.tmi and condltlom •( tha Taur Pariklaaat Ajiaamant. Tour Opatatar li SunCaait Vacatlani Inc. We've been bugging them to go U USA SPRING BREAK TRAVEL on tour with us forever. They stayed with us when they came through with the 1-888-SPRING BREAK photo by Tim Bornemann Mineral/Sensefield tour, and was just punk. And people are But the Bangles were actually If you are interested in filling any of these played a show with them there. like "oh, that's punk music." Like playing instruments, they prob- They're super nice guys. it's a derogatory thing. And every ably have the edge in upper positions, come up to SC 310 and fill out an kid's like "Yeah! It's punk music, body strength. Can anyone in the band run a application, or call 720-2568 for more details. I'm a punk!" Everytime someone Granted the Bangles have more four minute mile? calls us an emo band I laugh at talent than the Spice Girls, but the No. I don't know actually. They them. Some kid in L.A. actually Spice girls would probably kick all smoke now so I don't think asked us "what kind of emo do their ass. Plus there's five Spice photo by Tim Bornemann they could run a mile at all. I you play?" And I said ear bleed- Girls and only four Bangles. Plus Tuesday know I sure as hell can't. I could ing emo. We're just trying to Scary would probably rip all their NEVER A Get Up Kids played at Skater's out so I said the Contrast one is run a fifteen minute mile maybe. sound like Weezer, and not doing hair out by herself. Patrick Fleming World in Wayne (see, good shows almost done, but the Outback one In gym they'd always yell at us to a very good job. do come around here occasional- is taking a long time, so we said run. I'm- like "I get tired when I Scary is the wild card... One-Man Band TOO COVER! ly) Singer/Guitarist Matt sat down why doesn't Doghouse put out the run." • I can wrestle though. I just O.K. Big fight breaks out, who She's a fucking loose cannon, you in the band's van to talk to the Outback one. So we bought the like the room full of mats. wins, Spice Girls or the never know what she's going to 26 ERIE AVENUE • WAYNE, NJ Insider. It was about 2 degrees songs back and Dirk put out the Covering the floor and the walls Bangles? do. Wednesday Presenting outside, but it was the only quiet EP. Then we toured the EP in June and you could just run into shit, it I'd have to say the Spice Girls. (LINCOLN PARK EXIT OFF ROUTE 23) place we could find. Rollerskates of '97. was great. The Bangles are kind of out of Any last words? PHONE: 201.696.9698* tend to be very loud. shape. Whereas the Spice Girls Well, as Ricky Rachman said on College Yeah, you played CBGB's with Are you guys "emo"? have been going on tour, they Headbangers Ball, "Keep one foot FAX: 201.696.9219 Feel like filling us in on band Braid, right? I always thought bands like us and dance all the time. The Bangles in the gutter and one fist in the Thursday history? That was a fun show. Jimmy Eat World were just rock just kind of stood there. gold." That's my parting com- OHLY IS NIHUTES FROM Party Night We started two years ago on bands. I always figured that emo ment. October 15th, which is the day I heard there were three College Night WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY!! Thursday 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. after Jim's birthday. It was me Hardcore bands on the bill. and Rob and Jim, and this other It was us, Braid, Spazz, Monster with Party DJ guy Nathan was playing drums- X, and 97A. Everybody was real- Under the Microscope $1.00 Off $1.00 Mugs DJ Dancing He played Drums with us up until ly cool about the show. But there April of '96. So we went our sep- were these flyers that I guess were Various Artists know, there is a few that you never heard from. With 22 $1.00 off Drinks of Bud or 10 p.m. - arate ways with him and got Ryan sarcastic that said "Monster X, Godmoney MStion Picture Soundtrack different tracks, there is plenty to choose from. in May. total straight edge hardcore and (V2) (EE) Friday All Drinks Coors Light 3 a.m. the Get Up Kids, some fucking wretched emo band from some- In the recent trend of independent films comes Various Artists He looks like Bud Bundy. Godmoney, from director Darren Doane. Doanc has made Goodwill Hunting where." You think so? I'm gonna tell him a name for himself by directing full length videos by (Capitol) DJ Dancing Monday - 4-7 p.m. you said he looks like Bud Bundy. Pennywise and Strife, two artists who appear on this Happy Hour How has this tour gone so far? soundtrack. One of the latest soundtracks comes via Capitol records with DJ Rich $1 Off Drinks - Free Food I don't know if it's just because Good. It's been really good. The Other bands that appear include groups that have recent- and is for the acclaimed film Good Will Hunting by of the petite thing... show's have been good. The show ly made their way into the public's eye. Blink 182, Miramax films. The movie stars Robin Williams and com- He's a little guy. That's the band we played with Shelter in Decendents, and Rollins Band all contribute to this all bines with the film Titanic to be a much overused conver- Shot & Beer Specials ($1) punk and hardcore disc. Most of these songs have been sational piece. Right off the bat, this seems to be a sappy history pretty much, did you want Lancaster, but it felt like a real big released at one time or another, but with 22 tracks, it's easy movie. My reasoning is that the soundtrack has more of it Saturday me to be more specific? rock show. to Find a new gem among the rest of the previously heard than a tree. Most of this comes way of Elliot Smith, who ones. combines to do 6 of the 15 tracks on the album. Most of How long were you playing until Arena rock? Highlights include MXPX, Down By Law, Farside, these 6 sound extremely tiresome and drab. "Between the Live Bands you put out the "Shorty" 7"? Yeah, but it was fun. For the most and a new band, Slick Shoes. A lot of the other tunes could Bars", and "Say Yes" are the only two of Smith's songs Saturday, January 31 About four months. We'd only part we've had really good be passed off as metal songs (i.e. Stavesacre and Stanford that actually sound like you can listen to them without Shot & Beer Specials ($1) screaming. Saturday, February 7 • played, I think, one show and then turnouts. We've only had one Prison Experiment) and do nothing for the overall pic- ture. The album does pick up the pace a bit with songs like Sunday we recorded that 7". show fall through. This is our first time in New Jersey, though. If any of the previously mentioned bands are currently in "As the Rain" by Jeb Loy Nichols, a good little ditty con- your CD collection, it is strongly recommended that the taining some nice horn rhythms and some classical guitar How did you end up on Godmoney soundtrack be purchased to add to it. Aside solos. Luscious Jackson includes "Why Do I Lie," which 45RPM Doghouse Records? How about the roller skating? Too Many Gods from the fact that most of the songs have been released continued on page 9 KMthOKG THE BEST IN DOO WOP We sent him the first 7" and he It's awesome. This is one of the elsewhere, it is almost a sure bet that among the bands you PAGE 9 MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1998 MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1998 THE BEACON THE BEACON PAGE 8 Under the You sit on your butt In the Ropes all week in classes. By Tim Bornemann be decided how the vacant recent defeat at the hands of microscope Heavyweight Championship belt "The Crippler" Chris Benoit. tinctive style of, as guitarist Matt Time for another wrestling will be decided. Four wrestlers Benoit came to ring side to help from page 7 It should be tough Talbott put it, "Sometimes starring] update. This week wasn't the were asked to come to Souled Mysterio after his beating. brightens up the disc a little bit and greatest in WCW. I would have Out. Then the decision will be Benoit then started the match surprisingly becomes a little bit catchy. loud and bring[ing] it down and then enough for this. thought things would get built up announced. The four wrestlers with Jerico immediately. In all, Good Will Hunting contains gct[ting] real loud again for the end" is more for WCW/nWo Souled asked to attend are Hulk Hogan, Though Jerico landed a few nice way too many Elliot Smith songs still evident on this latest album. Out. Which when you read this Sting, Scott Hall (who is next in moves, including a moonsault which hurt the brain. But the biggest Hum's lyrics are much more has already happened, but hadn't line for a title shot after winning from the second rope, Benoit surprise on here is Al Green, who is a mature. Hum has the ability to take a when I wrote this. World War 3) and "Rowdy" dominated most of the match. much better person than you or I. He always has something good to say, and mundane, overused topic and trans- On Nitro, Randy Savage dis- Roddy Piper.. Piper was severely Benoit finished the match by injured by Hogan and other nWo is a wonderful musician. Bonus points form it into something fantastic. For rupted another nWo match, with attempting to apply the Crippler for including AI Green doing "How negative repercussions on the members at October's Crossface. Jerico tapped out Can You Mend a Broken Heart," he is instance, in the song "Apollo" they nWo. During "Hollywood" Hulk Halloween Havoc. I, for one, am (gave up) before Benoit even got a good friend and a great man. sculpt a futuristic world in which long Hogan's match against the Giant, thrilled that the "Rowdy" one is the hold all the way on. (AG) distance relationships are truly long coming back. He's always had Savage appeared at ringside as if The only other fairly interest- distance ~ i.e. the main character of Hogan's number, but the title has Hum to attack Hogan. This happened ing thing was watching Bill the song journeys through outer space. right as Hogan was about to pin always eluded him. Usually Goldberg decimate another Downward is Heavenward Take this portion of "Apollo": "She the Giant for a three count. because of Hogan getting dis- opponent in a matter of seconds. (BMG) Because of Savage's interfer- qualified. Goldberg is still undefeated, said 'You can find a place inside my Although they are best known as ence, the referee stopped the The only belt that will actually though he hasn't wrestled any heart if you will stay/And I need you count. ' The Giant then got up "those guys, who did that song, back here on the ground'/It's lift off, be up for grabs at Souled out will major stars yet (sans Steve Me [singing] 'she thinks she missed the while Hogan was occupied with be the World Cruiserweight Micheals). I, for one, think train to mars/she's out back counting lift off, again/She's pissed off, pissed Savage, and choke slammed Title. Chris Jerico will be chal- Goldberg could beat anybody. stars'" Hum has actually been record- off, again/and moon light brings me Hogan for the win. lenging current champion Rey Hogan, Sting, Nash, the Giant, ing since 1991 - and it shows on their back again to stay/and I know if she latest album, Downward is Following the match, Kevin Mysterio, Jr. This should be a you name them. I'd like to see had her way I'd always be through/ college Monday Nights. At Vernon Valley, great match is Mysterio is in Heavenward. Nash of the nWo tried to jack Goldberg get a shot at some of tethered to a glass ring she keeps CollegS'Student lift tickets are jusc $15 Monday sn Directions from campus: Rt. 46 East to Rt. 3 East to Passaic Ave. Nutley/Passaic exit, go to right of ramp, go three traffic lights & make B'STREET BANCI BUMS IN TIIE PARIC friends don't let friends drive drunk a left, (Van Houten Ave.) Go to first traffic light, make a right onto EAT'IN'CROW Broadway. 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(973)423-0492 for more information MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1998 PAGE 12 THE BEACON William Paterson Unversity - African Heritage Month February 1998 Time for "THE" Revolution Tuesday, February 3 Monday, February 16 Opening Ceremony & Luncheon: Keynote Addis: Ras Civil Rights Movie Night • Baraka, Lecturer, Activist & Motivator - N'ark, NJ Hillside Gazebo, 8 p.m. Performance - William Paterson University Gosl Choir Reception Included Student Center Ballroom -12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsored by: S.A.B.L.E., Co-sponsor N.A.A.C.P. Sponsored by: The Black Student Association Tuesday, February 17 Thursday, February 5 Ujamaa Market BobMarleyDay Student Center Ballroom, 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Luncheon & Musical Performance by the ExodiSteele Band " Sponsored by: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Student Center Ballroom - 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission: $3 Students with ID, $5 Faculty, Sta& Others Lecture & Discussion Sponsored by: Caribbean Students Association Love, Lust & Liberation: Whatever Happened to Black Love'? Lecturer: Mr. Sean Pettiford - ANI Productions Sunday, February 8 Student Center Ballroom -7:30 p.m. Sponsored by: S.A.B.L.E & Brothers for Awareness Catholic Campus Ministry Celebrates African Heritage Month Thursday, February 19 Mass Featuring the WPU Gospel Choir 7:30 p.m., Student Center Ballroom Exhibition & Lecture Lynching Photos Tuesday, February 10 Lecturer: Dr. Dan Meaders - William Paterson University History Professor Play: "Black Men Rising" Student Center Ballroom 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Student Center Ballroom, 8 p.m. -10 p.m. Sponsored by: The Office of Minority Education Sponsored by: The Haitian American Associati and the Student Activities Programming Board Saturday, February 21 Thursday, February 12 Baltimore Bus Trip: Black Wax Museum Baltimore Harbor Black Dollar Day Bus Departs Lot #5 @ 7 a.m.; Returns @ 10 p.m. Vendors: Student Center Ballroom, 10 a.m. - 3 ja. Bus Fee: $2 Students, $3 Faculty, Staff & Others Sponsored by: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, In Sponsored by: S.A.B.L.E. Friday, February 13 Sunday, February 22 Harlem Trip Gospel Concert Extravaganza Slave Burial Grounds Student Center Ballroom, 7 p.m. Schomburg Museum Sponsored by: B.F.A., S.A.B.L.E. & N.A.A.C.P Dinner @ Sylvia's Restaurant Bus Departs Lot #5 @ 10 a.m.; Returns @ 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 24 Bus Fee TB A Black Knowledge Bowl Saturday, February 14 Student Center 203-4-5 7:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m. Parenting Day Sponsored by: B.F.A. Family Activities, Games & Discussion Student Center Ballroom, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 25 Sponsored by: Brothers for Awareness Reception will follow Movie: "Sankofa" P.A.L. Lounge, 8 p.m. Sponsored by: B.F.A. Additional Programming will be included c the official African Heritage Month Calendar. 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