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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the College Publications at Digital Commons @ Columbia College Chicago. It has been accepted for inclusion in Columbia Chronicle by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Columbia College Chicago. zo The 11th annual 0 Carter says show (") me the money! Dance Africa -4 performs Oct. 26-28. too:! ~ ~ rrJ ~ ~ ~ ,-< Fall enrollment jumps 0 four percent at college 0 Research shows that more enro llment fi gures. According to the lnstJtutJOnai Research, Senior Analyst Terri females than males currently Lischka, 57 percent of students who entered as attend Columbia freshmen last fall are still enrolled for the fall of 200 I. Meanwhile, 68 percent of those who entered as transfer students last year are sti ll By Kela M. Ellis here. "These rates are the highest in recent his­ Staff Writer tory," Lischka said in a recent retention letter. and "fail -to-fall retention rates have greatly unproved." Columbia's student enrollment increased by four percent this fail with 360 students added to Over the past year, freshman retention has last year's number of 9,056. it was one of the increased by three percent, and transfer stu­ dents retention has increased by two percent. biggest jumps in recent years. "The enrollment increase at Columbia is impressive," said According to Institutional Research. there Elizabeth Si lk, director of Institutional Research. arc more females enrolled at Columbia than Of this year's 9,416 students, about 85 percent males. Fifty-two percent of women make up of them are attending fu ll -time, carrying 12 most of the student body, and 48 percent o f men. ~ red1t hours or more. This is a six percent mcrease compared to last year's enrollment, Along with an increase in population. tuition according to Institutional Research. has al so gone up to nearly $ 1,000 since last Freshman enrollment has increased by five fa il. John Olino, di rector of student financial percent over last year, with 90 percent of those services, said that adding more students can be a "complex" situation because of the extra students registered full-time. Thirteen percent of Columbia's freshman stu­ resources needed. " More students means more computers, more buildings and more de~ts are from Chicago's neighboring states: W1sconsm, Ind1ana, Michigan and Missouri. teachers," Oiino said. None percent come from Illinois and towns out­ The number of full-time and part-time facul­ -• ~ _ . • · •• Volley Seoo/Chronicle si.de of the metropolitan area. Forty-three per­ ty mcreased by nearly I 00 instructors since A drag queen named 'Jacky' speaks at Columbia's 'Coming Out' event cent of students travel to Columbia within the last fall. metropolitan region, and one-third of students Olino said because of the terrorist attacks come from Chicago. the federal and state budget will be behind N-ational Coming Out Day · Mark Kelly, acting vice president of Student and, "as the economy flattens out, people will Affairs, said the reason for Columbia's enroll­ su~fer." _Despite the economy's downfall , ment increase is due to its areas of study. "The Ohno sa1d Columbia has been fortunate to celebrated on campus [courses] we offer are more attractive to stu­ receive increases in financial aid. There has also been a five percent increase 0 Gay and lesbian and now a Senior Seminar staff dents," Kelly said. The Film and Video department claims the in the number of graduate students at member. Columbia, with close to 500 making up the students meet to highest percentage of students- 20 percent. Art Clearly, students did not just student body. support their rights stop by for the free pizza. They and Design has the second highest at I 5 percent. There's other good news with the latest "Columbia is a growing school. It has yet to . were there to show their support reach its limit," S ilk said. for those who courageously By Laura A. Pllego went on stage and shared their Staff Writer stories in front of a supportive crowd. The loud, lasting A rainbow of colors was defi­ applause from those at the cele­ Big Mouth nitely evi dent at the fi rst on­ bration spoke for itself. campus celebration of National Victoria Shannon, coordinator Coming Out Day- Thursday, for the Offi ce of Gay and Oct. I I. A diverse group of stu­ Lesbian Student Concerns, was dents, faculty and staff attended been provided with a budget by a coming-out party held at the Kelly to support any issue that is Hermann D. Conaway Center. of concern to G LBT (gay, les­ I I 04 S. Wabash. bian, bi sexual and transgender) "Columbia College should be students. the place in this country where "This is a great way of hel ping gay and lesbi an students inter­ GLBT students adjust to college ested in the arts and media feel hfe, bemg that it's usuall y the at home and that there's a robust t1mc when students come out ," culture supporting them," said Shannon said. Mark Kelly, acting vice presi­ Shannon also teaches the gay dent of Student Affairs. and lesbian stu dies course National Coming Out Day has offered every fa ll by the Liberal been commemorated every Oct. Education department. II since I 987, which marks the The host of Coming Out Day fi rst march Washington D.C., and Pres1dent of Colu mbi a for gay and lesbian rights. Pride, . Goldie Brown,' was Many people choose thi s date to ecstatic about the event, espe­ come out to their friends and cially since it was fa culty-organ­ family. ized and not a student event. Many at the celebration shared Brown was asked to host by their coming-out stories, recited Juhe Caffey, who runs the Hokin poems and some students made Center, 623 S. Wabash. Caffey the leap of coming out for the said the event was not too very first time. Jlricey, since the only cost was Students who attended were the pizza offered to everyone very pleased with the acceptance who attended the event. of their peers and staff members. Students were overwhelmed "It's a good opportunity to by the highly emotional experi­ 'Wortd Famous,' participating in the Big Mouth monthly concert series in Hokin Annex bridge the gap between the ence, and said that they're 623 S. Wabash Ave. Diamond (center), captivates the crowd during her performance. ' youth and their elders " said already looking forward to next Kristen Cone, a former ~tudent year's celebration. s

1 Around Campus 0:: rTJ : ::Sc reening series to be shown n '=j -.-: Graduate Focus Films w1ll be the next mstallment of """ :'ttJe Film and V1deo department's Wednesday ._ Screen1ng Senes, and will be shown on Oct 24 at 6 :'fl p m m the 1104 S Wabash bu1ldmg 1n room 302 ":: These f1lms are produced by students who were part > Jlf the Film and V1deo department's f~rst year program ~e s t spnng .._ Students contnbutmg to the films 1nclude El1 se 111 Al1bert1, Grace Alston, Sarah Anderson. Dam1an .Arakelyan, Damelle Corches, Justm Haden. Meli ssa 0 'tawrenz, Ang1e Lee , Bryan lilt, Kate R1zzo. Jeff Sm1th and T1ffany Webber For more Information. call Sandy Cupnsm at (312 )344-6708 Documentary center to be named after Michael Rabiger An hononng recept1on and program w1ll be held 1n honor of the former Columb1a f1lm chair, and to name the Michael Rab1ger Center for Documentary The recept1on will take place on Thursday, Oct 25, at 7 p.m. m the Hermann Conaway Center, 1104 S. Wabash Ave . and the program Will feature comments from fnends Dwayne M. TOOmas'Chrooicle and colleagues. The recept1on is free and open to the Hip-hop artists 'Thump' perform at the Big Mouth event in the Hokin Annex las• Thursday, Oct. 18. public. For more informatiOn call E1leen Coken at (312) 344-6709. Fall poetry readings continue The second of the series of poetry readings sponsored by the English department will feature Claud1a Kee lan Transportation still a problem for students and Elizabeth Robinson. semester," sa id A lejandro Romero, a junior film Keelan is the author of three poetry collections 0 CTA ridership has increased 7.5 major. "Refinery (1994)," " The Seculanst (1997 w1nner of the percent to 450.5 million riders in 2000 Contemporary Poetry Senes competition of the Not every student feels the same way about having University of Georgia Press)" and " Utopic (Alice James to purchase the U-Pass. Book)". " I don' t use the U-Pass because I take Metra, and Robinson ha s published four full-length books of poet­ walk from the trai n station to class," said James ry: " In the Sequence of Falling th1ngs ," "Bed of L1sts." By Melissa DeJohn Pittacora, a junior radio communications major. " House Made of Silver" and the recently publ1shed Staff Writer "Now if Metra had a pass like that, then I would be "Harrow." happy." The reading is at 5·30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, at the According to a recent survey conducted by Columbia College Concert Hall, 101 4 S. M1ch1gan Ave. Most students attending Columbia know it as a com­ Northwest Research Group Incorporated, CTA rider­ The reading IS free and open to the publiC. muter school. With limited parking in the area, most ship has increased 7.5 percent to 450.5 million rides students rely on public transportat ion, and others still in 2000, after hitting an all time low m 1997 of 419.2 insist upon driving to get where they need to go. Workshops to highlight film funding to million rides. The number or parking lots in the area seems to be Need money? The Production Fund and Film Festival The Northwest Research Group al so conducted a diminishing, and it is rare to lind a parking garage Financing Fund Application workshops will take place on survey in 1996 for the RTA, which showed that only Monday, Oct. 29, at 3 p.m. in room 503 and Tuesday, Oct. that has the same affordable rates as the open-air II percent of pub I ic transportation users were stu­ 30, at 6 p.m. in room 525 at 1104 S Wabash Ave. parking lots. dents. Anyone interested must attend one workshop. Columbia has tried to ease the pain of spending $24 According to the survey, respondents rated CTA Applications will only be available at the workshops. The a day on parking, or the minimum of $3 (without the buses and trains as more economical to use than cars. deadline for this cycle is Nov. 12, 2001 . The next cycle transfer fees) to take the bus or the el, by implement­ They also reflected improvements i n security on both will be m Feb. 2002. If you require further information, ing the CTA U-Pass into the tuition of all its full-time the rail and bus systems in their ratings. please call Michael Caplan at (312) 344-6704. students. Improvements for both bus and rail as "transporta­ Unfortunately, Metra offers reduced rates only to tion I know how to use'' increased from the 1993 CC.TV to discuss terrorist attacks high school students and senior citizens, and has no report. Trains and buses both received increased _rat­ plans to change any time soon. ings for being comfortable and clean. In addttiOn, The first of a series of lunchtime discussions focusing " Over the last decade, the CTA has been making CTA rail service is percei ved in a positive light as a on a variety of perspectives on the Sept. 11 attacks and improvements such as opening the Orange Line, travel mode that "gets me to my destination the its aftermath will air on Wednesday, Oct. 24, with "A First reconstructing the Green Line, implementing an Person Perspective" on CC.TV. The discussion will be fastest way possible," "easy to set schedule" and as Automated Fare Collection system, introducing the broadcast live from 12 to 1 p.m. on all CC.TV monitors "easy to arrange." around campus. U-PASS program for college students and launching As far as the RTA is concerned, si nce the CTA along "A First Person Perspective" will feature a variety of new Transit Card alternatives. Our customers have with Metra, Pace, and Amtrak launched new market­ people who have been at Ground Zero. They will recount noticed," said Chicago T ransit Board Chairman ing to we lcome customers to use public transporta· their experience and express their opinions. The college Valerie B. Jarrett. "We look forward to making con- tion, ridership has gone up. As long as it continues to community is invited to join the discussions at the CC.TV tinued improvements to our system." . increase, there will be no monumental changes to the studio. The rest of the series will air on Oct. 31 and Nov. " If I did not have the U-Pass, I would spe nd a mtn­ systems. 7 during the same time. For more information, contact imum of $300 commuting back and forth eac h the Televis1on department at (312) 344-741 0. Conaway to host 'Meet & Greet' Seven officers hired to bulk up security The Career Cente r for Arts and Media and the Columbia's Film department will host a "Meet & Greet" 0 New security personnel to monitor Also reported last week were the new rules for stu­ event Wednesday, Oct. 31 from noon until 2 p.m. in the dents, faculty and staff entering any campus building Herman Conaway Center, 1104 S. Wabash. college campus The event will allow students to network around the var­ after 7 p.m. They must report to the building's securi­ IOUS areas of f1lm and television production. Students ty desk and show a valid photo 10, then sign in. When seek1ng crew for projects will have the opportunity to exiting the building, they must sign out. p1tch their 1deas and recru1t crew and talent. Crew peo­ By Kevin O'Reilly "Students arc glad about the procedure," Gallegos ~id ple w1ll be able to screen reels. Pnzes will be awarded Copy Chief " I kind of want to know what kind of people nre commg for the best p1tch, best reel and best Halloween costume. in after 7 p.m." Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome to join. More detai ls were revea led this week about the new The additional security personnel were not hired just To p1tch an idea. everyone must sign up at 11 04 S. security measures enacted by the OITicc of Campus to check photo I Ds. Gallegos sui d. They will also Wabash. room 301 before the event. To show a reel, "monitor people during the daytime," romning from brlnll a VHS formatted tape to the event. For more infor­ Safety and Security, including the specific number of mation, contact the Career Center for Arts and Media at additional security ofliccrs and why Columbia's mis­ floor to floor. keeping un eye out for suspicious nctiYi· (3 12) 344-7620 sion statement prevented even stricter measures. ty und people who seem out of plttcc. Last week, the Chronicle reported an increase in the When asked why security w ill only be chcckinl! stu number or security personnel. Jose Gullc!IOS, director dents' IDs oncr 7 p.m .. GniiC!!US rcitcMed tllllt Jf you have an upcoming event or of Columbia's Security Ofli cc, cunlirmcd that seven Columbin wus committed hlt\11 open collci!C. "extra professional sec urity olliccrs" will be on patrol " It would j!.O ngttinst the sdtoNew Zealand, radio, and film ethics into a seminar for fi lm Scholarship awarded to a the country's principal fi lm and television pro­ students. duction center, succeeds the recently retired "Filmmakers get away with murder," Michael Rabiger. Sheridan said. "To get away with that you can­ full-time mom and student " I thought getting this job was a long shot," not be lazy; you have to think of the conse­ Sheridan said, " I wrote a philosophy on how quences. I do see a need to have an ethics 0 Wendy Hansen will main stage production of confe rence rotating throughout the depart­ Thornton Wilder's "The film education should work and how it should ment." share honors with her Matchmaker," which will open in be in the future." Sheridan was already leaving UNITEC During his first year, Sheridan will not be daughter at this spring's the Getz Theater in March. She teaching any classes, but he does plan on has previously designed sets for when Columbia started looking at him as a graduation possible candidate for the position. If he had doing some guest spots. Columbia's "Your Own Thing" "Next year, I will have one class a semester," and "Playhouse Creatures." She not. come to Columbia, Sheridan said, he would be filming in Australia. Sheridan said. "I want to try, if possible, to said her experi ences with each have interaction with both advanced students By Stacie Boudros college production worked to Sheridan has been working in film and tele­ vision for 18 years. His experience as a pro­ and incoming Freshmen. I love working with Contributing Writer strengthen her odds of receiving both advanced and new filmmakers." the award, not to mention sharp­ ducer, director and writer includes short films, Mother of four, Bolingbrook documentaries, music documentaries, videos Sheridan will be working on scripting a big ening professional skills. feature fi lm and a documentary to be set in the resident and Columbia theater and television dramas and commercials. In When Hansen graduates this United States over the next few years. He did major Wendy Hansen was award­ 1999, Sheridan's telefeature "Lawless," won spring, she will be snaring hon­ offer one last piece of advice for fi lmmakers, ed the prestigious Michael ors with one of her four daugh­ at the New Zealand Television Awards for best Merrett Scholarship for excel­ drama. though. ters, Tara Trumbly, who will also "There is a lot of discovery in fi lm," lence in design and collaboration graduate from Columb ia this "I come from a place where I could do a this October. wide range of fi lms," Sheridan said. " I have Sheridan said. "Film lets you explore yourself spring, with a major in broad­ and the world around you. I wish somebody A senior since 1997, the full­ casting. done short fi lms, to documentaries, to music time suburban mom in her m id- videos. By doing all these I am more flexible, would have told me that when I was in my Hansen said this mother-daugh­ 20s." 40s has studied part-time, while ter graduation was not planned. and I have a wider range of experience as working as a professional drafter She said her daughter, Trumbly and technical illustrator. Striking began her college career at Joliet this balance, she has succeeded Junior College and then trans­ in a demanding college program ferred to Columbia. Hansen a lso for set and costume design in said that as a result of her daugh­ theater. ter taking some semesters off, the " l'mjust proud that I am still in probability of a parallel gradua­ school," Hansen said. " I have a tion seemed unlikely. fami ly and a good GPA. I am " I think it's kind of cute," thrilled that I am able to go to Hansen said. school." Her $1,000 award most likely Among other grants Hansen has will go toward living expenses. been awarded, she said she is The M ichael Merrett proud of this Merrett Scholarship Scholarship was established in because it is awarded on merit 1993 to honor the memory of a rather than need. revered designer and inspiring "You'd have to ask the judges Columbia teacher. It is given why they chose me," Hansen annually to assist outstanding said, "but I think they were theater design students. See Impressed with my portfoli o." department offices for more on Hansen is currently working on available scholarships within sets for the Theater department's each discipline. 4 Columbia Chronicle October 22 2001

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226 South Wabash Avenue 224 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605 Chicago, I L 60605 10% Discount with A valid college ID 312-939-5685 Purdue researchers working on bioterrorism Scientists research ways to deactivate anthrax spores before they hatch into bacteria Aronson's research is looking for a benign way of the elevated national discussion on bioterrorism, saying AP Wire Service deactivate anthrax spores, one that can be applied where that principles discussed on the Web site apply off the spores are found or suspected. fann, too. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP}-A number of ongo­ Currently, the only means of killing spores involves Another Purdue professor told a Congressional com­ ing projects at Purdue University relate to the nation­ strong chemical agents that are too hannful to the envi­ mittee this past week that a number of obstacles stand in wide focus on homeland security and biochemical ronment to be of much use. the way of protecting the nation's computer infrastruc­ threats. Purdue spokeswoman Jeanne Norberg said no one ture from attack. From improving cybersecurity to finding a way to besides Aronson is working with anthrax at the univer­ Eugene Spafford, director of the Purdue Center for counter potentially deadly anthrax spores, researchers at sity and that the anthrax spores Aronson uses are not Education and Research in Information Assurance and Purdue join others across the nation in looking for ways hannful to humans. The Centers for Disease Control Security, told the U.S. House Science Committee that to keep li ves and property safe. supplies the spores for his research, she said. computer system attacks are rapidly increasing in fre­ A year before the Sept. II attacks, Purdue professor Another issue being looked at is keeping agriculture quency and costing users tens of bi ll ions of dollars a Arthur Aronson had begun research into ways of deac­ safe from biological threats. year. tivating anthrax spores before they have a chance of Assistant professor Sandy Amass in July created the A major problem is that computer companies are hatching into bacteria. Now, with cases of anthrax National Biosecurity Resource Center for Animal focused on the bottom line and unwilling to invest in reported in Florida and other states, his work has taken Health Emergencies, which uses a Web site to post sci­ measures that would make computers and software a new level of importance. entific research on good biosecurity measures for the more reliable and secure from tampering. The anthrax bacteria begins its life cycle as a spore, or livestock industry. In sum, he said the federal government must play a seed. The spore, wrapped in a hard, fingernai l-like shell, She said the center he lps ensure a safe food supply by greater role by providing adequate funding and passing can last for years before "hatching" into bacteria. The giving producers, handlers and regulators a single legislation designed to encourage research and develop­ bacteria produces a toxin that is hannful or deadly to resource for scientific research on maintaining a secure ment of more secure systems. animals and humans. livestock industry. "Industry is concerned with getting products to mar­ "It's been known as a potential biological terrorist "We focus on preventing disease transmission on the ket as quickly as possible, at the lowest cost. The result agent for a long time," Aronson told the Journal and fann and between farms," Amass said. is often software with extraneous, poorly designed and Courier of Lafayette. She noted that the Web site recorded more hits during poorly tested features," he said. Students pick colleges closer to home after Sept. 11 Students infected with E. coli bacteria after By JoAnn Lovlgllo "What we're seeing is more Associated Press Writer interest in being closer to home, Wisconsin tailgate party PH ILADELPHIA (AP}-Sixteen-year-old Bennett and specifically not wanting to get "Beano" Zylber is starting to think about college. He is By Sarah Wyatt not sure about a major-psychology, maybe-but he is on a plane." certain of this: He is sticking close to home. Associated Press Writer "I was thinking about Maryland or maybe upstate New - Michae! London. ofCollege York, but I really don't feel like I want to go outside of Coach MADISON, Wis. (AP}-At least II college stu­ the state now," said the high school junior from dents and a 3-year old boy were infected with E. coli Brookline, Mass. " I'm thinking of schools in my own school that is close to home. bacteria, apparently at a pancake tailgate party before ballpark, near my family." "My take on this is that where students apply might not a football game, university officials said Tuesday. In the aftermath of the Sept. II terrorist attacks, some be as affected; they don't want to shut the door on any They began feeling ill after the Oct. 6 University of education experts expect that many students and parents opportunities," said Alex Segura, a college adviser at Wisconsin-Madison game and were diagnosed with a may make the same decision in the months ahead. Lake Highland Preparatory School in Orlando, Fla. "But serious fonn of E. coli, university epidemiologist "What we're seeing is more interest in being closer to as this battle escalates, I think colleges will see more Craig Roberts said. home, and specifically not wanting to get on a plane. students staying closer to home." Three of the students were hospitalized and two They'd rather do a nine-hour drive than a one-hour Two big-city schools-the University of Pennsylvania have since been released. The third was in good con­ flight," said Michael London of College Coach, a in Philadelphia and Columbia University in New York dition Tuesday, Roberts said. Massachusetts company that works with high school City-said student inquiries and visits since the attacks At least 1,000 people attended the university-spon­ students in helping them select and get into college. are actually up from last year. sored party. Health officials said the source of the E. Bennett's mother, Emily Zylber, said she would sup­ Some say a change in the college landscape might help coli was probably not the food, since only a small port whatever decision her son makes but would be students vying for a spot at the most competitive percentage of the people who attended became sick. happy to see him attend college nearby. schools. "If 10 people dropped their forks on the floor where "Given what's going on in the world, it does give you Dr. Bruce Hirsch of Boston said his 17-year-old son there had been animals, it might be as simple as that, pause thinking about your child going far away," she Michael has dreamed of attending Columbia since child­ but we may never know," he said. The pavilion said. "There is a feeling among many parents that they hood-a dream that terrorism hasn't changed. where the event took place is used for animal shows want to get to their families quickly if they need to." "Three of his friends said they're not applying" to at the university. Elsewhere around the country, Jim Miller, dean of Columbia now, said Hirsch, a native New Yorker. "He E. coli begins with abdominal cramps, fever, severe admissions at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, was happy about that because it cuts down on the pool and bloody diarrhea and can progress to kidney fail­ said the school has received some calls from parents of applicants." ure, pancreatitis and a variety of other potentially interested in having their child close to--but not in-a Hirsch added: "The bottom line is, anything could hap­ life-threatening problems. People can be infected big city. pen anywhere. He's always wanted to go there, he's through tainted food, water or animals. "Some parents are evaluating how far they want their worked hard and he deserves it. " children to go to college. Talking to parents in Texas and Minnesota, we are hearing that," said Don Emmons, dean of admissions and financial aid at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, N.Y. At Muhlenberg College in Allentown, officials decid­ The 2002 Japan Exchange and Teaching Program ed in the days after the attacks to cancel recruiting trips to California and Chicago and concentrate on students within driving distance. They have since decided to Teach English in junior and senior high schools in Japan return to nationwide recruit ing. "In the immediate aftermath, we did some rethinking. Learn about Japanese culture and people Now we're rethinking again," said Christopher Hooker­ Haring, dean of admissions. "It mirrors what's happen­ Gain international experience ing in the country in many facets of life and business: getting back to nonnal and trying to figure out what that new · nonnal' is going to be." It is too early to tell whether the concerns will result Requirements in a real change in college choices, said Bannak Nassirian of the American Association of Collegiate • Havea n excellent command of theE nglish language Registrars and Admissions Officers. The application deadline for early acceptance in many schools is in early • Obtain a bachelor's degree by June 30, 2002 November, and overall application deadlines are typi­ cally not until December or January. • Be a U.S. citizen ... The majority of college students already choose a • Be willing to relocateto Japan for one year

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President Carter is talking money fundraising party. Duff expected the fac­ the Editor again. Specifically. he is asking the fa c­ ulty and staff to purchase tickets at $150 ult y and staff at Columbia College to Only one in five of the each to attend this party. The money It is surprising how much this open up their checkbooks and dish out a ratsed was to be donated to a scholarship paper always knows about the donation to ki ck off the school's new part-time faculty at Columbia fund in Duff's name. The overwhelming financial affairs of the college. Capital Campaign fund. Carters wish majority of the faculty could not afford When I went to DePaul and list for the fund includes a new student make over $40,000, more this, so administrators were forced to read the DePaulia, the newspaper center. slash the price tickets in half. Even with did not have so many front page Carter wants S I 7 mlilion for new col­ than half make $20,000. the price cut, the response from the fac­ stories about the financing there. lege projects. When revealing the ulty was meager. Can students fathom what S17 mil­ Cap11al Campaign plan. last week at the Carter needs to come up with a new lion is? College Council meeting, Carter said, work here because the job pays well, plan to sell for this campaign to avoid I would assume that the finan­ ··seventeen million dollars is needed and they work here because they love what embarrassing his administration and get cial aid given to this college from it doesn't seem right for it to come from they do. Carter is pitching the fund to the job done. the government and private groups student's tuition. Capital campaign must the wrong audience. He should ask for Undoubtedly there will be fac ul ty and would equal more than a million come." He went on to say that he, the faculty's help in the form of pitching staff who can help in the Capital dollars. A building probably does ··expects everyone in the college commu­ this campaign to large companies and Campaign fund. And it would be nice to not cost more than four million to nity to make a donation." benefactors who have the dollars to give see the school's upper admin istration, restore and create into a new stu­ The "everyone'' that Carter talked away. who makes a good deal p1ore than the dent center. about tS basically full-and part-time fac­ Carter's words ring out like a politi­ average faculty member, help kick off In my town of Naperville, IL, ulty here at the school. The big problem cian. For example, does he expect stu­ the fund. we are building a new library that with this is th at asking the faculty to dents to donate to the fund? Which is In the ti ght economy, fundraising is a will be "state of the art" and it will hand over a portion of their income is ironic considering he doesn't want to tough sell. We support the idea of rely­ not be more than three million. If absurd. The school doesn't pay the fac­ raise tuition. ing on outside money help build the this newspaper would like to be ulty a six figure salary, especially the If Carter is not careful wi th his expec­ Capital Campaign fund. But let's not tax concise, please explain in detail part-timers. Only one in fi ve of the part­ tations, this campaign could turn into a those who already give a lot to our what the money is used for. time faculty at Columbia make over debacle reminiscent of former President school. Thanks. $40.000. more than half make $20,000. John Duff's retirement party. When Duff Most of the teachers at this school don't retired in 2000, he hosted a retirement Gwen Harper/Junior

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COLLEGEPQLU~ I ;;;~nt~~~~~~~~~~~~-;;j~~~~~~------l£.. r1 .... ••••••••••••••• Daflc~ _A•'1ca . '--nicago: This week cel~bratittg ~tt attci~t c~stom of Inside • Africatt "attc~ Jl&E ... • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • By Kathleen Loud While a native to Chicago, Oscar "Triple Blak" Lester's tal­ ents don't stop at the city limits. He is not only a poet but also Correspondent ipvolved in the visual arts, drama and motivational speaking. Lester has appeared with many well-known poets and popular recording artists. Professionally, he is in social service work The voices of Chuck Davis and five other spoken word artists as a youth drug and violence prevention specialist. will reverberate off the walls of The Auditorium Theater as Winner of the 1999 Multi-State Poetty Slam in Philadelphia, Dance Africa Chicago 2001 explodes on stage for its eleventh Chicago native Avery R. Young started in 1996 with a perfor­ annual performance Oct 26-28. This year's theme, "Ancient mance group called Jnnervisions. Since then, he has performed Traditions: Urban Reflections," will feature six melodic poets at many different venues internationally. He has appeared with •••• as the performance's griots, or storytellers. In tribal Africa, the many well-known artists and poets like Roy Ayers and griots pass down stories to each generation. At Dance Africa Gwendolyn Brooks. Chicago 200 I, the griots will create a dramatic culminatio\1 of Nor only a poet, Maria McCray has many talents such as act­ ' tradition and culture through the power of their spoken word as ing, directing, teaching and mothering. Her poetry takes her to it intermixes with the song. movement and spirit of the three the national poetry slam competition each year where she is the performance groups on stage. ' , Chicago representative. This year, she will compete individu- Dance Africa Chicago 2001 is an annUal production of the ally for the ftr5t time. Classic satire to be theme Office of Community,Arts Partnerships (OCAP) of Columbia. Each year, Dance Africa Chicago brings an array of perform­ for local circus' next pro­ OCAP was formed in ·1998 and has produced Dance Africa ers who unveil the artistry and tribal celebration of the African duction. Chicago for the last ten years. OCAP not only produces Dance Diaspora. There are three performance groups this year that will Africa Chicago but also takes part in an ongoing, year-round guide the celebration of dance. The Sankofa Dance Theater, community-based program to promote the education and cul- founded in 1989 in Baltimore, will contribute to the perfor­ Page 14 ture ofAfr ican tradition. "It is the largest festival ofAfrican cul- mance with an exciting array of tribal costumes and the orches­ ture in North America," said Julie Simpson, executive director tration of sounds and dance. The performers use the tradition of OCAP. Simpson said there is ongoing community work of drums, dance, songs and stories to bring the audience back around Chicago and the suburbs throughout the year, which home to Africa. includes workshops, lectures, programs at Inca! schools and Ndere Troupe, founded in 1986, is from Uganda. The troupe even a community breakfast. "This phenomenon is a commu- is known for its Gregorian chants. Through its performance of nity festival like no other," she said. , ·"' more than 40 songs and dances, which have been collected • The dynamics of the year-round work will present itself with from different parts of Uganda, the troupe shows the multitude the celebration of words, music and dance as Dance Africa of culture and custom found within the borders of the country. ' 2001 takes center stage. Each year Dance Africa Chicago Much of their work is inspired by Ugandan poetry. This year's chooses a culturally relevant theme to highlight during the per- performance will be Ndere Troupe's first time participating in formance. This year the theme will focus on the connection of Dance AtTica Chicago. the spoken word as a tradition in African culture, not. through Ballcthnic Dance Company completes the line-up for Dance the words themselves but also as the inspiration. behind many of Africa Chicago 200 l. Ballenthic, founded in 1990 in Atlanta, Masquerade with the the dances. Davis, the artistic director of Dance Africa Ga., is a diverse ballet dance company that artistically mixes Chicago Kings at their first Chicago, has been the official griot for the last ten years. This African dance with classical ballet. The company achieves this Halloween Ball at Circuit. year he shares the stage with five other poets and together they mix by dancing classical ballet movements to African sounds will bring to life an element of African tradition through their and dancing African movements to classical sounds, They will Page 14 voices and their dramatic poetic commentary, The spoken word perfom1 a piece that is accompanied by poetry. artists will perform a culmination of many different works. With its poetic urban emphasis and its traditions of African Most of the words they will speak are pulled directly from their dance and sounds, Dance Africa Chicago 2001, will be a per­ own repertoire of work but they will also perform work specif- formance of culture and artistic expression through many dif­ ically written for the performance as well as serving as the ferent mediums. From the bright colorful costumes, to the loud voice during a dance piece performed tJr ,Ball eth ic Dance beat of the drums, from the strong, contemporary voices to the Company, The poets who will join Davis ·mclude. an eclectic ritualistic dances, it will be a celebration of ancient custom and group of talented individuals. new beginning. Brenda Matthews, who uses her career as an artistic outlet, For more information about Dance Africa Chicago 2001, the focuses on producing life-changing effects through her special many different events around Chicago or for tickets for the per­ • poetry _pertormanoes. She travels to different communities , formancef all the Festival Office at3L2-344-7070. Tickets can • around the country that have been assaulted b.l drugs, alcohoL,':'· purchased through Ticketmaster at 312-902-1500. · ' d poverty and through her art of poetry and ex:pr~ssion, aims ' , ,;. , , .leave her audience with a new outlook. , """' < .-t · ~ ' iitemational artist, Ugochi "African Butilfly" Nwaog..'?agwu pends a lot of time blending the traditional sounds of Africa iili today's funky grooves. She has beeq performing for more Did you ever wonder than six years and has been featured on the local art scene as where bands such as the well as a finalist in the HBO Russell Simmons DefPoetry Jam Talking Heads are now? Competition.

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1 By Melanie Masse rant · ~ 'fl~!Jt\;?;Kn~1b~;u~ · ~ccess, despite first· Assistant A& E Editor time performan "We didn't know there was a market for this in Chicago and did it anyway, Linn said. " We didn't know how to For Billy, once the ha ir is on everything, fal ls into deal with the finances or the actual organization of a place. It is always the first step in transforming into whole show. But we knew this is what we wanted to do. Billy T. llolly. The mustache and the goatee are the More people are participating and each show keeps get­ most fami liar part of the costume, because she has used ting bigger." them since she was I 0 when she dressed as a hunter for ce jitters, serious technical difficulties and three inches llalloween. of sewage on floor, caused by the block's backed up These props have allowed her become an eclectic sewage system, which resulted in their doubling as jan­ variety of men, varying from Ricky Martin to Elvis, itors. Now, there is a high demand for the Chicago beatnik stud to German leather boy. Billy struts her King's because of the overwhelming positive feedback stuff as part of Chicago's firs t female drag troupe, the they are receiving from the gay community. Chicago Kings. They will be hosting a Halloween ball on Oct. 28 at Surprisingly, people who are active, but don't neces­ Circuit, located in the hub of Boys' Town. The Kings sarily participate, in the drag scene are unfamiliar with will showcase their machismo charisma and talents in the true definition of a drag king. According to the 20 Halloween-themed acts that will be performed by Chicago Kings' handbook, a drag king is someone who veteran and rookie group members. A raunchy raffle often takes on a male persona by looking, acting and with prizes from local queer stores will also be includ­ dressing like a man. To be a drag king performer one ed at the ball. must convinci ngl y dance and lip-sync to songs by male Above: "Maxx Hollywood"-Debbie l inn, performing at Following the Halloween Ball, they will featured in performers. one of Chicago Kings earlier shows. Below: Chicago "A Night of 100 Drag Queens" on Oct. 30 at Spy Track, The Chicago Kings' primary objective is to emphasize King founding members clockwise starting from lelt-" Mr. 3349 N. Halsted. The ninth annual event will feature drag king express ion and appreciation for their mem­ lzzie Big"-Sam Bryer, "Pussy Gallor"-Heather Chappell, more than 30 drag queens and eight performances by bers and audi ences. By creating a performance outlet " Harley Poker"-Kristian lohr, "Mathew Broadrick"-Katie the Chicago Kings. Billy T. Hollywood will be per­ they are main taining a community that encourages and "Billy T. Holly -Amber Billy. forming at the opposite end of the drag spectrum when diversity in masculinities, genders, sexualities and cui· s he presents her gaudy rendition of Barbie. lures. Though it 's imperative for them to have an envi­ "When I do Barbie it wi ll be a whole day event," said ronment that is openly excepti ve of a person's sexual "Billy T. Holl y." "The first time doing this I need my orientation. preferred gender, identity and age, it is own place to get dressed at the club because I do not equally important for their audience to step beyond the want to go out looking like that. I've ridden the el in spectator's realm. drag [as a manJ. I do my facial hair so naturally; peo­ "We advertise this as a drag king party, not just a drag ple don't think twice. But dressed as Barbie, I look like king show where you go to a performance," said Debbie a drag queen. It takes a while, but once the boots and Linn, who is one of the troupe's founding members. make-up are on I' m flirting with every butch in the bar. "You're a part of the whole evening. We want people to It 's like dressing in drag to become a man in the sense feel involved." that when the facial hair is on, it all kind of c licks." Initially, the lack of activity and places to go in the To catch the Chicago Kings' Halloween Ball go to lesbian commun ity prompted the troupe's formation. Circuit at 3641 N. Halsted. Doors open at 9 p.m. and Six months ago, they staged their first show, combined admission is $5. For more details, go to www.chicagok- with the Black Bra Party, which is a lesbian circuit party ings.com. organized by Chics Mix, for over 300 people at Jack's Circus without a safety net

the theater. By Shad Ia Hernandez As a result of this, Larry became interested in the con­ Staff Writer cept of the Actors Gymnasium, and which was founded in Sept. 1995. Come one come all, the Flying Griffin Circus is back. The Fly ing Griffin C ircus will open Oct. 26. Show After 5 months of successful shows for their May 2000 times are Oct. 26-27 at 7:30 pm (all seats $5). A special debut, the crew has put together a show with a different benefit performance party on Nov. 3 starts at 7:30 pm. twist. A total of II performers combine acrobatics with ($30 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under), whose tall tales and satire from Jonathan Swift's Gulliver s proceeds will help fi nance the program. Starting Oct. Travels. 28, shows will be Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm ''The performers are above you and around," said Tony with matinees on Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 Adler, co-founder of the Actors Gymnasium C ircus and pm. Ticket prices are $ 12. For reservations, call (847) Performing Arts School, which puts on the circus. "You 328-2795. can experience something intimate, you're kind of in it." A relatively small space with maximum seating of 150 people creates an intimate experience for the audience. as a ship doctor and eventually works his way up to being The Flying Griffin Ci rcus presents a lot of great in the a captain. He goes on voyages and something always context of telling a really amusing story that anyone of happens; he'll get shipwrecked or he wi ll be set upon by any age can enjoy, all in an hour and a half. pirates and he'll end up in a place that no one's ever been The Flying Griffin's acrobats and clowns will take you to. on a fantasy ride to the di stant lands in Gulliver s Travels. The fi rst place he visits is Luggnagg, where the little According to Adler, Gulli ver is a character who starts out people are. The second place he voyages to is Brobdinnag, where the giants are. Then he goes to a floating island, which is literally a fl ying island fi lled with lots of adven· lures. l ie goes to Luggnagg after returning from the fly· ing island, where he meets the Struldgruggs, who li ve for­ ever. Then he leaves for llouyhnhnm Land a place ruled by horses that are like humans in our world. They keep these crea­ tures called yahoos. The yahoos resemble people as if they had never advanced past the animal stage. "It 's not glitzy," Adler said. " We do not try to create this huge sort of Vegas effect. It's more like if people from your community gut really, really good at circus octs and decided to put on u show. Try ing to. create u fi:tntasy uni­ ve rse, wi th the idcu that on actor who is properly truined cau do anything on stuge. " We usc ull these circus skills und thcutricul skills and combine them to creute c fli:ct," Adler udded. "And you can do just about anything." r ile concept for The Actors Gymnusium bcsnn when Ad ler, a thcutcr critic work ins for the Chlca/l,o Trllmm·. did a story on the L. ooklnsltloss Theatre Compuny nnd l n ~.. dc chunffCS they were mak Ins . l, urry DI S111~si nllll other l.ookongslus! employees mentioned th11t thl'V would like u plucc where they could tcnch und lcnl'tl uh thr ~ klll n that 110 Into their work. Adler prop<~

~ ttMM 911 &u!Nnut'ftfn community. Around the sume time, Sylvin llcrnnndot l'hotu~ll elllllurlll"""""' bek H1mlty of the Flying Griffin Circus. I)IStuosl, Lorry'~ wife. wnntcd to !!OI nut of the clr<'US Rick Kubes •s Oulllvtr holda tht Flying Orimn Troup In hla life. She wonted to comhinc whnt she wus doln11- with h1nda. October 22, 2001 artJJ~ 15

• ••• •J. ••••••_. · ·~ · .J ••;lOr •• ,.,. _ ••••••••••••'"""! . ~su§ band§••• where are they n()Wl ound campus · original film. The C ulture Club: The downfall carne in 1986. By Cassie Welcher Having confessed that he was a heroin addict, A&E Editor George was persecuted by the press and was even­ • tually arrested for possession of cannabis. In 1987, • Most of us who are reading this right now grew he appeared on a UK television show and Doug Lofstrom and the New Quartet up in the 1980s, or remember the fast-paced decade announced that he was cured, which coincided with Where: 1be Concert Hall -Music Center quite well . The music has definitely stuck in most the news that Culture Club no longer existed. When: Monday, Oct 22, 12:30 p.m. of our minds-don't deny that you can sing "Bad" George, though, continued his career as a chart-top­ by Michael Jackson or "Venus" by Bananarama­ ping soloist and DJ. In 1988, the Culture Club Ja22 Gallery in tlie Lobby we all know the words. But did you ever wonder reformed with " I Just WannaBe Loved" and "Your what happened to the groups that we admired so Kisses Are Chariry." Their first studio album since Where: Lobby of the Conceq Hall - Music Center • • much? Where are they today? Most have broken up, 1986, Don' t Mind If I Do, was When: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 12:30 p.m. • but some are still going strong. released shortly afterwards. • The C ure: Following a successful Hall and Oa tes: Afier going on a Fresbmen Jam • bill-topping gig at the 1995 three-year hiatus, they joined togeth­ Where: The Concert Hall - Music Center • Glastonbury Festival, The Cure start­ er in 1988 to make the top 5 hit, • ed work on what was to become " Everything Your Heart Desires." When: Thursday, Oct 25, 12:30 p.m. • W ild Mood Swings, issued in May And in 1990, they had a top 20 hit • 1996. Later, they released Galore with "So Close," produced by Jon llaUoween CoJtume Party - Welcome Back Dance • which was a compelation of their Bon Jovi and Danny Kortchrnar. The · Where: Hermann Conaway Center • greatest hits. Yes, they are all still duo did not record together again When: Friday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. - II p.m. • together, though they have not done unti l 1997's "Marigold Sky" but by then their sound .. Imuch lately (A rumored new album should be had become outdated and it was not a hit • Dance Africa • released sometime within the next year) . Soft Cell: The group, apparently, was never happy Where: The Auditorium 1beatre • G un's and Roses: In May 1995, Izzy Stradlin was with their "pop" status, so it inevitably lead to their self-destruction. At the end of 1983, the duo of Soft When: Friday, Oct. 26-28 • reinstated as second guitarist, but by the end of the • year Ax ! Rose and Slash were again at loggerheads Cell took under their final tour and made their For more info. call (31~) 344-7070 ,• • and no new album was imminent. Sorum and farewell album, T his Last Night in Sodom. Mark • McKagan, meanwhile, teamed up with guitarist Almond went on to do solo work whi le Dave Ball • Steve Jones for the spin-off band the Neurotic j oined Grid. They did not reunite until the late 90s. Outsiders. Slash confirmed Rose's departure in Ba na na r a ma: With such hits as November 1996, although this s ituation was "Venus" and " I Heard a Rumor," no reversed in February 1997 when Rose allegedly one ever thought that Bananarama purchased the rights to the Guns N'Roses name. would ever break up. But in 1991 Later in the year, this was confirmed by the recruit­ bandrnate Fahey departed for a solo ment of Robin Finck, formerly of Nine Inch Nails, career, and Dallin and Woodward to replace Slash. In November 1999, Rose later con­ continued as a duo. The last chart tributed the industrial metal track, "Oh My God" to topper was " Last Thing On My the "End Of Days" soundtrack. Mind" in November 1992. The origi­ T he Go-Go's: Broke up, but re-formed briefly in nal line-up re-formed in 1998 to 1990 for a benefit for the anti-fur trade organization record a cover version of Abba's "Waterloo." By Lasha Seniuk PETA. A fu ller reunion took place in 1994 for well­ Depeche M ode: Alan Wilder departed from the Knight Ridder(Tribune News Service paid shows in Las Vegas, prompted by the Return band in 1996, but the rest of the group stuck togeth­ To T he Valley Of T he Go-Go's, a compilation of er. Gahan's serious drug dependency reached a Aries (March 21-April 20). An intense phase of past reflections and their old songs, plus others that they had produced. peak when he carne close to death in 1996, but he emotional wisdom arrives. This is a strong time for ending outdated Carlisle and Wiedlin resumed their solo careers and swore to be sober on live television in the mid 90s. relationships or affirming present-day commitments. Valentine and Schock formed the Delphines. In The band just recently released Exciter. which fea­ Taurus (April 2 1-May 20). Family relations and social discussions summer 2000, they toured alongside The B52's and tures the hit " Dream On." may require extra diplomacy. Expect loved ones to be moody or released God Bless the Go Go's in Tears for Fears: Shortly before the release of easily distracted Some Taureans may also discover that a sibling or May 2001 1992's greatest hits set, Curt Smith lefi the band to close friend is under a mistaken impression. · The Talking Heads: They released beg in a solo career (renaming himself Mayfield in Gemini (May 21-June 21). Expect colleagues and close friends to an album in 1992, which included 1998). Retaining the name of the band Orzabal be overly talbtive or excitable. Friends and co-workers will some interesting rarities. In 1996, released Elemental, the first album to be cornplet· address social misunderstandings or recent team assignments. Weymouth, Frantz and Harrison ed afier Smith's departure. A muted response greet­ Cancer (June 22-July 22). Past business mistakes and romantic launched a new album as the Heads, ed Raoul And The Kings Of Spain in 1995. misunderstandings can be resolved. Watch for co-workers or lovers with guest vocalists taking the place Roland Orzabal's solo effort in 200 I seemed to be a to make subtle comments or hint at their innermost feelings. Don't of Byrne. In 1999, an expanded ver­ bener release. let these glimpses into sorne0ne else's needs go unnoticed. sion of Stop Making Sense was Leo (July 23-Aug. 22). Welcome social warmth and romantic inti­ released to promote the theatrical release of the macy. A tier an intensive phase of backtracking or research into past relationships, lovers and friends are willing to act on their feelings or move toward a new level of trust Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept 22). Don't let colleagues or close friends eclipse your abilities and accomplishments. Planetary alignments indicate that a fello" worker may attempt to diminish your confi­ dence or take credi; where none is due. Stand your ground. Your s;·.:ngth will be noticed. Libra (Sept. 23-0ct. 23 l Social relations will be demanding but 8' ~ satis(ying. Expect fnends and colleagues to be irritable or unpre­ ~· \ dictable. Don't be derailed, however. Aspects indicate that a new C) level of honesty will soon be the result C? ~8 -1 Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 221.Love affairs and long-term friendships t!jt"4 l'Q ~ will experience minor adJustments. Expect close friends or lovers to inatiate mtense discussions. Key issues may involve intimate details w fl1 ~ of past relationships or promises for the future. ~i c::» Sagittarius (Nov. ::!3-Dec 21). Employment relations or business c;::, - proposals rna~ require added attention. Expect fast work decisions is: < and new job assignments. Many Sagittarians will begin an intensive > , phase of career evaluation or workplace negotiations. ~ Capr icorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20). Your instinct to withdraw from busi­ ness or family negotiations is accurate. This is not a good time to ~ 0 press for immediate or significant answers from authority figures. Go slow and enjoy the emotional support of friends and loved ones. Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19). Romance and.social enjoyments are .., accented. Watch for friends and unique activities to draw your attention. Use this time to plan vacations or schedule group events. Others will quickly accept your ideas. 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Melodic beats have mainstream radio with the box set exceeds even the pops songs that lean toward written all over them, but highest of expectations. the future while still holding for good reason. Unlike "Apocalypse Now on to their roots in new Beautfiulgarbage is a pop Redux," the recently released wave and synth pop. album for all of today's par­ extended version of Coppola's Garbage's strength lies in ties. "Cherry Lips (Go classic 1979 film, all three films Photo coortesy of MPTV.net their simplicity. Their Baby Go!)" is equal parts remain exactly the same as the day Tom Hagen (Robert Duvall) confides in Don Vito Corleone (Marlon accessible songs do as new wave as it is 1960s pop, they came out. But in this case, Brando) in 'The Godfather' (1972). intended-inspire thoughts yet it is music for now. that is a good thing. "The of love and loss. Lyrics like Godfather" and "The Godfather tary tracks by Coppola on all three talked about fourth film that was "I must confess it can feel Part II" are classics because they movies and a separate disc of vari­ abandoned after the death of Mario good to feel pain I Like are incredibly well done pieces of ous special features, there are Puzo, author of the original novel breaking waves or getting filmmaking. Any changes would approximately 15 hours of extras. and co-writer of all three films. caught in the rain I Playing have only hurt the films. "The The bonus disc contains a Not surprisingly, the film was those games cause we had Godfather Part III," for better or Corleone family tree, cast and going to follow the fonnat of "Part nothing to do I I was oblivi­ worse, remains untouched. But crew biographies, behind the II ," in that it was going to juxta­ ous I was losing you," in then again, no one will be spend­ scenes features, photo galleries, pose two stories. "Til the Day I Die," are sure ing $80 on the box set to just to see deleted scenes, acceptance speech­ Among the behind-the-scenes to conjure images of wistful the third installment. es for a few of the Academy features, one of the most interest­ crushes and bad poetry. Upon placing either of the first Awards the first two films won, the ing is Coppola talking about how / Garbage's music illus- two films in the DVD player, the introduction Coppola taped for the he used his copy of the novel to trates the fact that techno­ first thing one notices is the original TV broadcast of "The make the first film. Coppola logical advances have remarkable picture quality. "Part Godfather" and several hidden fea­ removed all the pages, which replaced traditional meet­ II" looks better than the first, but tures. Coppola's commentary already had some notes, attached and-greet tactics of younger they both look great. For two films tracks are interesting, covering them to notebook paper with a rec­ generations. Instead of shot nearly 30 years ago, it's everything imaginable about all tangular piece removed to see both elaborately folded handwrit­ impressive. Coppola clearly spent three films. sides of the page, and then made ten notes sealed with lip­ time making sure that he was using more extensive notes. Coppola stick kisses, high schoolers the best possible prints to put this This is one of the most basically went page by page to of today now profess their together. "The Godfather Part III" make the most accurate movie love through two-way pages also looks good, but as with every­ impressive and in depth possible, which gives insight into and instant messages. thing about it, it still isn't as DVD collections to date. his obsessive style. impreosive as the frrst two. The Overall, this is one of the most audio on all three discs is also impressive and in depth DVD col­ "Playing quite good, but sound doesn't play One of the most interesting lections to date. Coppola has those games cause that big of a role in "The things Coppola talks about in the clearly put together a definitive we had nothing to do Godfather'' films. commentary tracks comes in the version of what remains his most The extras are particularly closing minutes of the "The successful work, and I couldn't I I was oblivious I impressive and truly make this box Godfather Part lll," where he dis­ possibly recommend it enough to was losing you" - set worth owning. With commen- cusses the ideas he had for the any fan of the trilogy. Shirley Manson from "Til the Day I Die"

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Mocha, the other stepsister played by Borges' "Death and the Compass" did style and humor maintain a sharp pace. paid close attention to the flyers for Boogie Mclarin, enjoys smoking marijua­ for the mystery story: infuse an often­ There's nary a dead spot throughout. "Cinderella: A Hip-Hop Tale of an Illegal na. times lifeless genre with vitality. Like A Clockwork Orange, Angry Alien," you might have noticed the letters Other prominent characters are Pat Science fiction's otherworldly qualities Young Spaceman has its own slang, BYOB at the bottom of the pink, black and Bukaka and his two goons. They are on a allowed "Star Trek" and "The Twilight which, once you develop the ear for it, white flyer. A closer look at the flyer might mission of their own. They work for the Zone" to address highly controversial enhances the reader's connection to the hint that it's not a cigar she's holding. With INS and want Cinderella deported. Will issues amid anti-Communist fervor and story. that in mind, if you attended opening night Cinderella find prince charming in time? general intolerance, but the genre's lit­ And get this, kids: there is a romance on Friday Oct. 12, you knew what to Although there was no ID carding to buy erary efforts petered into the mildly­ angle, but it actually moves the story, expect and were prepared. tickets for the show, it is not appropriate for entertaining but ineffectual likes of instead of clunking along as obligatory The sound of bottle caps popping open, all ages. If "Cinderella" were a movie, it Ender's Game. Munroe's novel is hogwash. Imagine that! shiny liquor flasks being passed around should be rated "R" for profanity, drug among friends, and a OJ spinning hip-hop content and simulated sex. tunes were all part of the atmosphere at the Although the claims made on the fliers Bailiwick Arts Center on Friday night. The of "B-girls and lap dancing all night long" ethnically diverse crowd of about 70 peo­ are a bit of a stretch, Cinderella did go into ple consisted mostly of 20-somethings and the audience and perform a lap dance for a the families of the cast members. It was a guy. VISIT US ONLINE full house at the center when Erica Watson, The dance lasted less than half a minute. the director of the show, stepped on stage So for all you men looking forward to a lap AT and set the tone. She thanked everyone for dance from Cinderella, you may have to coming, made a few jokes of her own, did chant encore. As Watson stated, "trust WWW.COLUMBIACHRONICLE.COM a little dancing and warned the audience me... you've never seen a show like this they needed to loosen up! "This is a fun before. It's filled with comedy and B-girls show; it's like watching a cartoon on who break dance ... rap ... and lap dance!" stage." Watson said. 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By Mike Schmidt Photo Editor

l! 's not like the Hawks don't want to score ... It's just they can't. If you frequent the United Center during hockey season you will hear chants of "Shoot, shoot, shoooot." II seems to me that it's possible the players don't hea r us. Or. maybe it's that they choose to 1gnore us. Unlikely. It 's more like a group of fifth graders from an elementary school playing agamst Boston University's hockey team. How is a team supposed to win if they don't shoot the puck? Wayne Grctzky said. ''One hundred percent of the shots you don't take don 't go in." The Hawks arc 2-33 on the power play this year. Three games ago they recorded a record low in shots with nine. Let me repeat myself. nine shots. the whole game. Maybe we should ask Brian Sutter why we couldn't hear him screaming at his team in the locker room, because I sure as hell know the Hawks were able to here the half empty stadium munching on their stale nachos and five dollar beers. At one point in the game I was able to decipher an entire cell phone conversation a good ten sections away. ' l! 's a miracle the Hawks were able to pull out a 2-2 Mike SchmidVChronicle tie last Sunday against Columbus. Their only redeem­ Jocelyn Thibault (above) is frustrated with himself ami ing player was Eric Daze. the weakest big man in the his teammates so far th is year. Steve Sullivan {below) National Hockey League. He some how was abl e to struggles to gain control of the puck, just li ke the pull two shots out of his ass and score on both. way to Blackhawks are struggling to gain respect from fans. go Eric! Just about the only record the Hawks are going to break this year is Bob Proberts impressive deep into his pocket and made another fabulous judg­ fourth place on the all time list in penalty minutes. For ment call in the hiring of Brian Sutter. me, this year. the only reason I will attend a game is That's another story. Why does a poor college stu­ to see Probee in action. dent have to fork. out $ 75 to watch a hockey game? Is Don't get me wrong: I' m a hockey fan. I love the it so Mr. Wirtz can add an extra addition to his house, Hawks. but I can't stomach anymore of this juvenile, or maybe it 's so he can have $10.1 mi llion instead of backyard pond. style of hockey, with knit hats as goals S 10.0001 million. 1 don't know. Lets talk about and broom handles as sticks. What is it, five years Wirtz's master plan to make money. He feels it's nec­ since we made the playoffs, forty years since we essary to infest the ice with middle-aged, mediocre hoisted Lord Stanley's Cup way back in 1961 ? It veterans who are way past their prime and us to churns my stomach when one man has more talent sit­ watch. More so, we cannot even watch at home, ting behind the boards, Denis Savard, than the entire because it's not even televised. Come to think o f it, team combined. Further more the man with the most that's probably not even a bad thing that Wirtz blacks talent. the aforementioned Savard, is not even the out all the home games. At least that way we can only head coach, he was overlooked when Bill Wirtz dug recall the images of past glory days.

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Baldridge (center) is known for her defensive intensity. eventually moving into an apart­ "Jim Nonnan is the weakest link," ment to save money. she said of her teammate who Baldridge has also changed her missed the team's first seven prac­ major from theater to television. tices, causing some anxiety among "I'm still doing the same thing. 1 the members of the team. "Jim was directing theater and now I'm needs to be there to keep up the directing television. I'm one of the morale of the team; without him, directors for the soap opera the we have no class clown." Television department produces, One of the team's strong points is 'South Loop.' Ryan Caturan, according to This year, Baldridge has also Baldridge. "He's pretty much one been promoted to president of the of the captains. 1 can do all the Ultimate Frisbee team. As presi­ paperwork, but he's the one out dent, Baldridge said her biggest job there with them, telling them what is organizing the team. to do. He's doing a great job, and " ! organize the Windy C ity I'm happy to have him," Baldridge Rampage, which is a tournament said. Columbia puts on every year. 1 "It 's been so much better this year email people and get the practices than in the past," Baldridge said. Mike Schmidt/Chronicle put together," Baldridge said. "In previous years, no one wanted Though Baldridge said that the to show up, but this year we' ve got outlook of the team this year is 20 people who all seem pretty ded­ very good, there are some weak­ icated." nesses. The Chronicle's weekly guide to fantasy football three years the Cincinnati Bengals have to sign their draft selections to contracts Sharpe always perfonns well against drafted Akili Smith, Peter Warrick and similar to the other teams in the NFL. division rivals, 80 yards and one touch­ Justin Smith. After being drafted, General Manager Mike Brown currently down. By Jacob Delahaut Warrick instructed his agent to get a runs a lackluster organization, and until Kicker- John Carney has been a Correspondent deal done, and by accepting less money, he opens hi s tight purse strings, the find for Randy Mueller and Jim Haslett, he was in training camp on time. He is Bengals will continue to lo iter around three fie ld goals and three extra points a young, exciting playmaker that is the bottom of the standings. Cold: Quarterback- Jeff Garcia lst Down: The Rant- The magic developing a feel for the game. 3rd Down: The Match-Ups- Bye could struggle in the elements of and mystique that surrounds Doug Warrick's seven touchdowns were the week teams: Falcons, Browns, and Soldier Field, 240 yards and one touch­ Flutie is unmistakable. While quarter­ most for a rookie wideout since Randy Packers. The battle between Johnson's down. backing the Buffa lo Bills, the communi­ Moss. Bills and Flutie's Chargers wi ll gamer Running Back-Duce Staley has ty embraced him because he was an On the other hand, Akili Smith and headlines, but so did the Dallas done little since week one of last year, overachiever on the field. 1n I 998, he Justin Smith were rookie holdouts. Cowboys and Washington Redskins 50 yards and zero touchdowns. believed the Bills signed him as a free Akili Smith has had a horrible career when they played that 'epic' 9-7 Wide Receiver- Was Michael agent to be the starter, but he was and will not be a Bengal for much Monday Night tilt a few weeks ago. Bennett a first round pick? 40 yards and infonned he would be a back-up once longer. Justin Smith has yet to start a Look for a low scoring game and bench zero touchdowns. the franchise acquired Rob Johnson game but hi s progress has already been all players involved except LaDainian Tight End- Frank Wycheck has a from Jacksonville. The same Rob stunted by his contract quarrel. If the Tomlinson. On the other end of the lot of catches but few scores, 20 yards Johnson that displaced him before a Bengals ever hope to compete they need spectrum, two powerhouses face off in and zero touchdowns first-round playoff loss against eventual St.Louis. The New Kicker- Adam Vinatieri is lucky Super Bowl runner-up Tennessee. The Orleans Saints and St. to have a job, one extra point and one • same Rob Johnson that the new Buffalo Louis Rams will get field goal. regime elected to retain while deciding into a surprising to cut Flutie, but this "rant" is not to shootout. Start all condemn Johnson and exalt Flutie, players from both The question of tbe week - because they are both second-rate start­ teams. "! am in a 12 team keeper league ing quarterbacks. 4th Down: The and doing terrible. Next year, a Flutie is a marginally talented, glori­ Predict ions-The LaDainian Tomlinson type rookie fied back-up, that breathes life into dead past few weeks we running back could tum my for­ franchises with excitement and veteran have been on fire. Do tunes around, but at what point savvy, but that is the extent of his abili­ not get burned, check should l give up and try to get a ty. This season the San Diego Chargers out our tip sheet this high draft pick." began the season with a new outlook, week. - Mark from Madison, Wis. and a 3-0 start that raised expectations Hot: Quarterback­ will ultimately wear down the diminu­ Kerry Collins wi ll light JD: Tanking toward the end of a lost tive shoulders of their new starting up FedEx Field on fantasy season is a strategy that quarterback. As defenses begin to Sunday night. 280 many keeper league teams will uti­ adjust their gameplans- look for oppo­ yards and three touch­ lize. However, if your squad is so nents to pack the middle of the field downs. bad odds are you will not have to with more defenders. This new scheme Running Back­ 'manage' or team in order to lose­ will cause a decrease in Freddie Jones' Edgerrin James could they are doing it well enough on num bers due to teams willingness to have a career game their own. take away Flutie's security blanket, an against the Jets There is also the integrity of increase in the number of deflected revamped 4-3 league standings and knocking a passes, and, in the end, defenses will scheme, 200 total close friend out of playoffs can force more turnovers. Also, as the sea­ yards and two touch­ make your lost season worth it. A son wears on and losses mount, expect downs. better strategy is to make trades. the media to scrutinize Flutie's 'non­ Wide Receiver­ Draft picks are acquired much mentoring' of rookie Drew Brees. This David Boston is cheaper when some owners are situation could get ugly because the almost unstoppable looking toward adding that one magic and mystique that surrounds when lined up against player to P.ut them over the top. Flutie is unmistakable, too bad 11 IS short cornerbacks, Veterans like Emmitt Smith and nothing but hype amplified by smoke pholo/Winslow Townson I 30 yards and one Jerome Bettis can be moved and With Doug Flutie as quarterback, the Chargers will be fortu· touchdown and mirrors. should be used to improve your ros­ 2nd Down: The Trends- In the past nate to make the playoffs. Tight End- Shannon ter. Oct. 23 marks the first intramural event at Columbia. The game will be played at Roosevelt University's gym at the Marvin Moss Center on 423 S. Wabash.

0 Columbia and Government. When Ingrassia progra m for both schools. got the gym for two evenings [a " As the program progresses, I came to Columbia in Feb. Tarnmes said that Columbia week] and we could only be think what will end up happen­ Roosevelt join forces to 200 I, students began contact­ had already contacted his pred­ able to have basketball one ing is it will be more even," bring intramural's to the ing her about the possibility of ecessor about the idea. "This is evening a nd volleyball on Ingrassia said. " When we came intra mura l sports. a great way to meet another stu­ evening. There wouldn' t be to them with the idea, their fis­ schools. Carl Varnado. a screen writ­ dent need and whenever there much variety." cal year budget had already ing major at Columbia, is a supportive idea or new The postseason schedule has been approved." By Gregory Lopes approached Ingrassia about the dimensions offered we are very yet to be announced, including Whether intramurals can be Assistant Sports Editor need for an intramural program receptive,'' Tammes said. its format, but one element of sustained at Columbia is con­ at Columbia. Varnardo be lieves At this point. the intramural the postseason is set: Mark tingent on the level of student Seven years ago. Mark the college's residence program program includes two sports: Kelly, acting vice president of interest, Ingrassia said. Brticevich began fitness train­ is an impetus for the develop­ basketball a nd volleyball. Student Affairs has put ing John Duff, former president ment of intramurals. Additional s ports could be together a faculty " all­ of Columbia. Dissatisfied with "Columbia was only a com­ included to the program, said star" team to chal­ the equipment and fac ilities muter campus for so long that it Ingrassia, but at this po int they lenge the winner of Columbia offered, both men never happened," Varnado said. want to assess the basketball the postseason. turned to Roosevelt University. "The residents played basket­ and volleyball seasons and Intramurals will be After negotiations between the ball every Tuesday night last move forward from there. paid for by Columbia two schools, a contract was year, and I felt that Columbia At least 56 students have in conjunction with drawn to allow faculty and staff should have a program." signed on for the first season, Roosevelt. Columbia from Columbia to use Ingrassia heard the call, con­ which will last for four weeks will pay for its portion Roosevelt's Ma rvin Moss tacted Roosevelt and began and include a postseason. The of the costs with the Center, which contains work­ putting together a budget that intramural program is designed student life budget, out equi pment and a gymnasi­ would include funds fo r an for students, as well as faculty which is funded um. intramural sports program. and alumni of Co lumbia and through the activity That agreement e vo lved, " We already have a joint Rooseve lt Univers ity. This fees in student tuition. allowing Columbia students the agreement with Rooseve lt. year, students represent the The cost of the pro­ same access to Roosevelt's !Columbia ] students have majority of players. gram will be approxi­ facilities. Now, born from the access to the gym and all the The basketball season begins mately $1,500. agreement Brticevich and Duff equipment," Ingrassia said. Tuesday Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. in Expenses include jer­ conceived years ago, the two " Be ing that we a lready have an Rooseveh 's Ma rvin Moss seys, equipment. and schools have launched an intra­ empl oyee there [Brticcvichj, Cente r, on the fourth floor. o fficia ls for the mural ~po rt s program. that's kind o f the natural devel­ Volleyball season w ill be games. This year's Student interest, at hoth opment of it. " played in the same venue, and costs are be ing paid Roosevelt and Columhia. is a Eric Tammes, director of stu­ will start in spring 2002. predominately by major factor for the a~ccnsion dent activities at Roosevelt "Originally, we were going to Columbia, but Besides basketball, Columbia will be offer­ of intramurals at the schools, Uni versity, also be lieved the run them both at the same Ingrassia believes that ~aid Dana Ingrassia, director of partnership was a log ical way time," Ingrassia said. " But we will change in future ing volleyball in the spring. '>tu dcnt Organit.ation and to begin an intramura l sports dec ided against it because we years. President Baldridge getting settled at Columbia 0 Columbia frisbee student a ide in the Columbia Sehmuttcnonncr, the stude nts "That's where I've gotten most nbout it. player leads by example books tore. who invited Baldridge to j oin of my college friends here ut " I think before I JoinC"d tlw On one idle November after­ the team, jo ined forces in the Columbin." tcnm. I made one frknd IWI\'. noon, while work ing in the Spring of 1999 to stnrt the Bnldridgo decided to come to someone I'd only see if we mn bookstore, two students eume Ultimntc Fri ~ hcc team at Columbia in the sprins of 1999. into en~h other. Because of tlw By Jill Helmer in, a nd overheard Ba ldridge Columbin, which wus the lirst She hnd bce!n involved with her tcnm. even the conunutm stny Assistant Writer talking to a co-worker about sports team ever nt the collc~c . school's thealricnl productions I\I'Qtu1d school more and han-1.1 how she used to play buseball. Thus begun u I on~ buttle with in high school, and her thenter out." Baldrl~e :~~~ld . Two yeau ago, Keri-Ann '"Oh, you like to piny Nports'/' tho school's ndrnlnostmtlon, but tcncher told her nbout the the­ Bnldridl!tl m1y ft()t hive lo'VC.'\1 they n ~k e d me. told one by the lioll 2000 semester, the B a ldrid~e was a lypoca l They ntor deportment ot Cohunbin. so ('olumbln ot tlnt. but thllli!S 1!\)1 atmut the Ultimntc FroMhce ten Columboa ~t udent : 8ht com­ no team wus ofliciul. she decided to nttcnd. She mullh better fur her. Sin~ then. muted to 'OChool from her home they hud sturtcd, and u~k od me Baldrid!(e Jo ined the tonm In commuted to Co lumbln her she's moved to the d Ilvi•ll! in Va lparaiso, Indiana, Juggled if I wnroted to piny," IJuldrldgc November o f 1999, and h1.1" 11rNt year, nnd 11