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Student center riot Students "Adopt" under investigation spots on campus to
By Sherri Sage Haledon, North Haledon, Paterson help beautify WPU News Contributor and the Passaic County Sheriff's Department responded. The cause of the riot "which "As a police officer you do not occurred outside of the Student want to be involved in something Center on October 24 is still being such as occurred Friday morning. investigated, according to the We had two police officers in the William Paterson University middle of a crowd with anywhere Campus Police. between 100 to 200 people with "We talked to a number of peo- fights going on and bottles being ple taken to the hospital or arrest- thrown. Nobody likes to call for ed. They really don't know how it mutual aid "because that means started," said Sergeant Russ things have gotten out of control. Stengel. "We hear rumors but But when things do, we have to nothing we can substantiate yet. call them," said Stengel. (Above): Students help clean up their spot on campus for the "Adopt-A-Spot Clean -Up No one's breaking down our door Together the police were able to Program" held on Friday, October 31. coming forward to give us infor- take control of the crowd. (Left): These students took a break from their mation about how it started. According to Michael Wnoroski, hard work to smile. All students involved were Alcohol is obviously a part of this student director on duty that morn- offered a free continental breakfast before reg- thing. We came in contact with ing, "The officers initially reacted istering for their spots. people who were under the influ- quickly. When the crowd rushed Photos by Michelle Climent / Special to The Beacon ence or could detect it on their outside they were right on top of breath," added Stengel. it. As to exactly what occurred The incident involved about 200 outside, I am not sure. However, Alcohol related incidents increase from 1996 people. Several people were the area was cleared within 45 By Danielle Gabriel Government Association President Signs that a person may have involved in numerous fights while minutes." Staff Writer Bobi Lee Messer, is that lives are alcohol poisoning include: the some were also injured. Officers Ana Rosado, a freshman at .at risk when drinking is done inability to stand or wake up, lack reported that while they were WPU, was there when things start- Construction trucks and orange excessively. of response when being talked to, breaking up a fight and trying to ed to get out of hand. "All of a cones weren't the only objects stu- "The idea for putting the car on shouted at or poked, slow or give first aid to injured people, sudden people started running out- dents noticed on the Student the lawn evolved to allow students abnormal breathing, a rapid pulse rocks, pipes and beer bottles were side screaming 'fight, fight!'," Center lawn last week. They also to see the aftermath of what can rate and an irregular heart rhythm. thrown at them and those involved said Rosado. She stated that when saw a white, four-door car that had happen when drinking and driving Immediate medical attention is in the fighting. In an attempt to she ran outside, she noticed one been crashed so badly it no longer are combined," said Messer. .necessary if a person displays regain control of the crowd, police man being held back by his had a roof or windshield. "Just by looking at that car, it's these signs. were forced to resort to the use of friends, shouting and removing his "When I saw the car, I thought it obvious that someone was killed. Messer said the notion of show- pepper mace. Police requested an coat. "Suddenly he. let loose," said belonged to one of the construc- It [the car] lets students absorb the ing the damaging effects of exces- ambulance arid paramedics along Rosado, "and the next moment I tion workers," said one student. reality of drinking." sive alcohol use originated when with mutual aid from surrounding "Then the bigger picture came into Sergeant Russ Stengel of the the Alcohol Awareness Committee towns. Officers from Wayne, focus." William Paterson University was established in 1995. see STUDENT CENTER page 3 The bigger picture, said Student Campus Police said the car is a The goal of the committee is to reminder of the "stupid" things take a pro-active stance by show- that occur when drinking is inte- ing, rather than telling, students WPU students hit with 12% tuition hike grated into everyday actions. the dangers of drinking. "The car on the lawn is there for "College students will feel more By Michael S. Laclair and have been "historically underfund- for the increase in tuition. The a reason," Stengel said. impact and benefit more from see- Kerry Ridings ed" by the state. This is confirmed major reason for the increase is the "If fatal accidents aren't due to ing rather than from hearing a mil- News Contributors in an article printed in the Courier- rise in faculty and staff pay raises. poor weather conditions or acts of lion and one reasons why they News by Steve Adubato, assistant According to Jean Oswald, fate, drinking is usually involved. shouldn't drink," she said. "The committee felt that a more pro- The Spring 1997 semester for Deputy executive director of the The bottom line is that stupid "The increase has also active stance was necessary." students attending colleges in New New Jersey Higher Education things don't happen when people Although Stengel concedes he Jersey will see an increase in been used to enhance Commission, state schools did not are sober." doesn't know what would effec- tuition. The college report for New receive less funding from last year. Incidents of alcohol use on cam- incentive programs and to tively stop the use of alcohol on Jersey Colleges released their She said the colleges got short pus have increased since 1996 campus, he said education is a annual report September 24th.1 In the general improvement changed because "they did not get when six people were transported to Wayne General Hospital for start. its findings they said the average full funding for the salary of the academic environ- intoxication.- Seven people have "Alcohol is a drug and educa- itudent in New Jersey will pay 8 increase." been transported this year to date. tion has to begin early, starting in percent more to attend the New ment at William Paterson Oswald added that the state of "In most cases [our] police offi- grammar and high schools within Jersey state colleges. New Jersey does the negotiations University" - Interim VP cers were involved in, either the the curriculum," he said. "It's dif- This statistic goes against the for salary increases. odor of alcohol was noticed on the ficult to put limitations or restric- Administration and Though much of the increased national average which only saw person or the person was clearly tions on students, but that doesn't tuition does go to faculty and staff an increase of 5 percent. William Finance Steve Bolyai intoxicated," he said. mean that education has to stop." salaries, Bolyia said, "The Paterson University will see a 12 "We [Campus Police] call it Stengel said campus police is percent increase which ranks near professor of political science at increase has also been used to 'intoxication,' but if someone is so involved in the education process the highest in the state Rutgers University. He stated that enhance incentive programs and to drunk that they have to be taken to at WPU every year, participating According to Steve Bolyai, "New Jersey ranks 42 in per capi- the general improvement of the the hospital, it's probably due to in Alcohol Awareness Day and Interim Vice President of ta spending in higher education" academic environment at William alcohol poisoning." periodically conducting breathal- Administration and Finance at throughout the United States. Paterson University." Alcohol poisoning is another see ALCOHOL page 10 WPU, New Jersey state colleges Bolyia said their are two reasons see TUITION page 10 name for an overdose of alcohol. PAGE 2 I I THE BEACON MONDAY, NdVEMBER 3, 1Q£)? MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1997 CftMPUS CALENDAR THE BEACON PAGE 3
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.- AKATea Informational Session. 7:00-9-00 p m THE HEAT ZONE Student Center Room 213. For information CPntoct Rcnee 720-4435 or Janice 720-4333 WPU art exhibit Black Students Association - General Meetings 8;00 p.m. in the Towers Pavilion Lou™, For information contact Nicole at x4S43. ^"ngc. Music professor in NYC opera Catholic Campus Ministry Club - Join, us for weekly visits to North Jersey Development,,! Center and discover the joy of helping others, Meet at CCM Center at 6:30 p.m For info™, TANNING SALON mtQ m tion contact Joanne at 595-6184. ' ' - travels to China well worth it." Tuesday, November 4,1997 "Marco Poio" is sung in English, Italian and "20 Minufe Vacations Available Dailu" Alphai Kappa Alpha Sorority, lac- AKA Luncheon. By Sophia A. Brooks but were excited just the same. "I rv p. f"\ • *» News Contributor feel good about it," said Scott Chinese. The production premiered in May 1996 at Beattie, an alumnus whose exhibi- the Beinnale Festival in Munich, Germany with Counseling Center- Would you like to be a "Peer Counselor?" Organizational Meeting Now that "The New U" has tion is among others in China. He Bryant performing the lead role of Dante. ^ ^ Prices: Cenler213 J "Marco Polo" was also performed at the Holland K3R2 S* ' **^I»*«^~ already been well noticed and continued, "I feel like it's a nice Women's Center- Women's Discussion Group co-lead by Professor Joan Oriscom and accepted by the United States, way to complete school, like a Festival in Amsterdam in June 1996 and the Hong One session Kong Arts Festival in February 1997. now William Paterson University nice period at the end of a sen- is making a name for itself in tence. I'm happy that my work Upcoming performances of "Marco Polo" will be Four sessions $25 Hour inRaubinge r314 with the Japan Philharmonic July 1998 and will trav- S - ** ••*•«*. China. went international, maybe I'll el to Rome and London. Praise &CcIcbrmi0 5:30 p On February 17 of this year, at a , even sell it." ' Two week unlimited $35 "To be part of a piece from the ground up is very ZZi*** - ceremony held in' front of Ben The art display includes a vari- Plantation of"Latin American Students . OLAS General Meetings Every Tuesday at interesting and very exciting," said Bryant. "To actu- 12:30 p.m. in H 207. For information contact William Ramos at 684-0158. Shahn Center for Visual Arts, an ety of mediums including photos One month unlimited $59 ally see the creative process is very rewarding." Wednesday, Novembers, 1997 exchange agreement was signed of sculptures, canvas painting, Two previews of "Marco Polo" were performed at Sorority, !nc-"Mr. AKAdemics Pageant" Male Pagcant-Sludent Center between the art department of drawings, computerized anima- i — rnV^AV^"\Tu '"''"• IDformat'on <»nlac( Rence 720-4435 or /anice 720-»333 the Guggenheim Museum in NYC. Bryant served on WPU and the Nanjing College of tion, collages, and various others. COLGAF (CoaliUon of Lwbians, Gays, and Friends) - General Meetings and Open Forum a panel with Dun and Clarke to discuss the piece. fcrwy d.scuss.on. 7:30 p.m. Student Center 213. For information contact Joseph " 72 Art in China, Three art students, while exam- DENT | in a 0 "It was very stimulating," said Bryant. This agreement called for an art ining an art display on the walls in Bryant has also appeared as a bass soloist at the J exhibit, concert performance and Ben Shahn said, "It's cool, it's to be. Classes are held everv W«ln«Hav from 6-8 p.m. in Wightman Gym C " ' Lincoln Center Festival in Mendelssohn's [SESSIONS' scholastics for the next three years ground-breaking, our school send- Stephen Bryant, associate professor of music at "Walpurgisnacht," as Robert Gonzalez,in "Harvey 1 I SESSION ., . , Thursday, November 6,1997 between the two schools. This ing paintings to another country." WPU, will be performing in the upcoming New York City opera "Marco Polo" throughout November. Milk," and in "Madama Butterfly," for the San for only • A\pha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Women's Professional Forum. Pavillion Lounge 7-9 past summer the agreement was Professor Alan Lazarus | for only p.m. For information contact Renee 720-4435 or Janice 720-4333 Francisco Opera. s finalized as WPU art work made remained behind to carry on with 118 a dFricnds) CommonHou r By Kerry Ridings Bryant has scheduled performances with the New $ Sfi'^S^ ' ?*>*' " " °"*» *<>« it's way to China. 204. For information contact Joseph X5W9 classes, but had a photograph of News Contributor ' York Philharmonic to perform Mendelssohn's $ There are more than 100 art furniture he designed and built 15 "Elijah" in December, with the Saginaw Choral works done by 51 artists at the art sent for the exhibition. Associate professor of music and director of choral Society, The Pioneer Valley, and with the Greater with coupon • Cannot be combined with _ 6 eq Ve Wi meVmSCVEry ThutSda !n Sludcnt Ce ii Sf? Ev!!' " '°f " * y "'«««»304 exhibition from WPU's staff, fac- Y welcoTOWCOn ! He commented, "the exhibition activities at William Paterson University, Stephen any, other offer' Exp. 12/1/97 . I with coupon • Cannot be combined with _ (595-2022!' " « - for information contact Lisa Macioci, President Lansing Symphony Orchestra in Beethoven's Ninth L* •*•• ••• ••• MM MM any other offer • Exp. 12/1/97 11 ulty, alumni, and other artists affil- gives WPU in particular the facul- Bryant, will'be performing a major role in the upcom- Symphony. BSW ^H^M HMMH »^—— m • iated with WPU. Among the L ty of the art department, alumni, ing New York City (NYC) Opera performances of Bryant attained a bachelor's degree from Oberin p.m. For information contact Wendy Banks x2488. exhibits is a 1996 collage by Jane ONLY 3 Min. From Campus across from Wayne Hills MaH | Friday,November7,1997 and friend an opportunity to exhib- "Marco Polo." College and two masters degrees in choral, conduct- Bolinger. "Marco Polo," is conducted by composer Tan Dun Alh K it their work at one of the most ing, and voice from the University of Michigan. According to Margaret Culome, prestigious colleges in China, and directed by famous choreographer Martha Performance dates include November 8,15,19 and Clarke. The piece consists of seven principle singers, Sunday, November 9,1997 assistant to the director of the art Nanjing. College of Art." He 22. 87 BERDAN AVENUE, WAYNE • seven principle dancers, and a chorus. Bryant is one ,r r"15"7 .Oub-Afn(i0« a" CMKHfc Christians!! Join us for Sunday department, "Our college was added, "this provides for the facul- ass as we gather for great times of faith, friendship, and fun! 7:30 p.m., CCM Center (next selected because of Zhiyuan Cong ty of both institutions to carry on a of only three original cast members. to Gate I). Par information contact Joanne at 595-6184. ( , .__ _ 201-305-6700 I (a painter and professor at WPU), dialogue in art." Bryant became involved in the project about a year '"P000"' Events And General Announcements!! w The Beacon U' looj^jng.,for. > • ' • ™*" ""* •*• ••• ••• MM MH i^Bi ^^m ^^M he taught at the Nanjing College of While in China, the delegate and a half ago after an audition scheduled by his NYC m H « Informatlon COnfilc1 Angela x5112 or Christine 963-0182. Art in China and was instrumental from WPU will host a banquet in manager. . people to Help 'filf'triiOpacewltK;' Thursday, November 13 The Pre-La* Program will be presenting "C in arranging the agreement honor of the Nanjing College offi- He learned a special technique called overtone for f> between both schools. cials and also present lectures per- the production. news or sport's. ' If you are that Among those present at the taining to art diversities. ' "It took me a good month or so to learn overtone," exhibition are Nancy Einreinhofer, • They will also visit the Jing Su said Bryant. "After listening to the tapes, working • person,, call Para at 720-2JJ76 or director of the Ben Shahn gal- Provincial Museum of Modern Art with coaches, and literally practicing in the shower, leries, Cong, and Charles to select work to be exhibited at the composer was very pleased." come to The Beacon office ESSENCE/ aeon ' Magistro, professor and chair of the WPU Ben Shahn art galleries Six hours of Bryant's day are devoted to practice. NEMPAP&t CLEARLY FOJ? the WPU art department. None of next fall. They are expected to be He then teaches around his practice schedule. 01 \- * * f\ The Beacon Billy Pat's is a disturbance to WPU The "Republicratic" Party The evolution of "apathy" EDITORIAL BOARD here are certain buildings one expects to find couldn't just hobble back to their rooms at one in the any of you tarian government. Therefore, out participa- jontrary to them in fear of being a victim of an assort- ° ment of crimes. Tracy Bodoff • Editor- In -Chief on a university campus: libraries, dormitories, morning, that they had to actually get in a car with have seen the tion will enable politicians to merge into this whaV t my col- fam Langan • News Editor a student center, and of course facilities where someone, and have that person drive him or her back term one party which monopolizes government C'leagull e states, Ladies and Gentlemen, the evolution of T the republicrat came about because those Tim Bornemann • Insider Editor classes are conducted; however, there are certain to their dorm, perhaps individuals would conduct "Republicrat" (a person and suppresses it citizens. the Republicrat has Ed Erlenmeyer • Assistant Editor structures, which although one might associate'with themselves in a more appropriate manner. running for office that can pass for a republi- So, if politicians campaign for a voting not evolved due to "the people'"s place- of us with the most at stake seemed to Sylvana Meneses • Photo Editor university life^ one does not necessarily expect to find Certainly, if there weren't a pub on campus William can and a democrat) in political newspapers populace, and the voter turnout increases, ment on the political spectrum, but rather, have the least to say. Big business, wealth, on a campus: a dance club, a liquor store, or a pub. Paterson would not have played host to the riot which and cartoons. Republicrats receive votes from voter interests will also increase, which may by their absence from the spectrum in and power go hand in hand and have Norman C. De Filippo Although, one could argue with great ease, that alco- reared its ugly face on October 24. As Sergeant Russ republican; democratic and independent vot- ultimately enable politicians from grouping general. pulled the strings for the Republican and majority interests into one political ideologies . Editorial Page Editor hol consumption plays as big a role in university life Stengel stated "Alcohol [was] obviously a part of this ers because opposing politicians create plat- Our country was founded on bloodshed Democratic parties alike since this which will give "us" the opportunity to as studying, one could also argue that universities thing." Again, nothing is going to stop students from forms that have similar and non-conflicting and oppression. Yet many still believe that nation's creation. choose from other political parties such as the should not support such behaviors. But, by having a ideologies. This takes away voters' choice in we were founded on democratic ideals The republicrat has become both the drinking but is it necessary to have a focal point on libertarians, conservatives, independents, lib- pub in the student center, William Paterson University elections and the absence choice and the and principles. We have since evolved to answer for the politically uneasy as well campus for students who want to drink to go? It is erals, socialists. Etc... because these parties is doing just that. absence of conflicting ideologies creates a be little more than what we were founded as the scapegoat for the politically savvy. obvious that incidents such as the one which took will have the opportunity to become more system, which in reality, is not a true democ- as. Technology has increased, but is not The Republicratic condition ensures one Of course, students are going to consume alcohol, place on the 24 are more apt to occur with such a focal active members in the election process result- racy. thing: a continuation of the current status and do so excessively, wether or not there is a facility point: People are more likely to engage in irrational ing in a better democracy for the. people. accessible to thousands who need it. Rent To those students How did this one party system evolve? has gone up, but the value of the dollar quo. on campus which can provide them with alcohol. But behaviors when intoxicated, and by providing a place So, the first thing "we" must do is vote on "We the people" are ultimately responsible has gone down. The rich have grown rich- However, I disagree further with my perhaps, if there were no such facilities on campus where students can gather to become intpxicated only the upcoming state elections. Also, we ned to for the creation and the evolution of this er and the poor drastically poorer. Over colleague in assessing and placing blame wishing to take action: where alcohol was served, students would act in a worsens the situation. The bottom line is that Billy become more active in our role with govern- party. For example, New Jersey has a large for the formation of Republicratic ideolo- individual to the station in the more responsible manner. If students knew they Pat's Pub is a disturbance and a nuisance not only to ment; we need to be more aware of what our three million individuals are homeless number of voters with ideologies in the mid- gies on "we the people." When have "we midst of his angry friends, as WPU but to the reputation of WPU as well. governmental officials are doing during their each night throughout the streets of dle of the political spectrum; therefore, NJ the people" truly had a democratic repre- though he is some common thug, term. Don't wait until October, before elec- America, yet we still dare call ourselves a Lstters to the Editor candidates' platform represents this vast num- especially when there are approxi- democracy. States are challenging sentation in government where our desires Z, ^•l<>^dftor$Moie; \., " . mailed to ^p^ ber of independent voters. This is not a bad tions, to find out what your elected official mately 8 police cars about 12 feet Affirmative Action mandates, but refuse mattered and were sincerely addressed? hopes of having those offended by terBdn.edu, faxed to 973-720-2093; thing if the candidates truly believe and honor has been doing for the past two or three years! away! Why the hell would, you to challenge the on-going oppression that Make sure to exercise your right to vote the actions of our campus police at We would (ike* w take this time to inform you that the ormail&dto The Beacon, SO 310 what they promise in their platforms. Become more powerful citizens, don't let make a bleeding, assaulted young makes it necessary. All this has come on Tuesday. Not because it's the the debacle that took place after Beacon offered several people who were attending the Million 300 Pompton Road Wayn&, Nj However, Candidates campaign to win even politicians create and address issues. We the party Thursday night. If you man walk over a hundred feet should be creating issues and they should be about while our politicians state that "Democratic" thing to do, but because it's Women March the opportunity to Write a column depicting 07470 and cart be no longer than if they are not representing themselves or were maced, pushed, or verbally when you have access to a car? I answering to us. everyone has equal opportunity and that one of the only things you still can do. IT their experience at the march. HoWeter, no one has submit- 1S0 • words, columns orop'&dartfr their party. mistreated I am asking for your fail to make sense of an officer oles should be no longer than $00 destiny is a personal choice. But the big will not ensure you a job, and it will not ted any such piece as of yet, and if one were to do so now, The second contribution to the party's evo- Finally, if "we the people" have con- assistance in honestly assessing telling me "F-- You! Don't talk to words. Letters must besigmd, Th$ problem lies in the fact that no one really guarantee lower auto insurance, but it will $ueh a column might b& untimely. Nonetheless, the Beacon's lution is how "we the people" choose not to tributed to the evolution of this one party and the situation, by submitted your me Curtis!" When I am simply editor reserves th» right to edit for cares. be, the first of many steps necessary to offer stilt stands, if you Would me to share your experience exercise one of our few democratic powers - "we" are responsible for this decline of observation to me in writing. asking him why he is taking a grammar and length. Manuscripts democracy; we must be responsible to go to mandate space for our "the people"'s With the WPU community please note that columns should be can not be returned. Ait submis- our voting power. We have the power to We cared little for the oppressed, so I am completely beside myself young, bleeding, assault victim on the election booths and begin to take a step voice in government. , , • no longer than $00 words, and must be submitted By sions become the property of The maintain democracy and avoid this candidate eventually more became oppressed. We with anger because of the treat- foot to the station. Or was that Thursday at 5:00 to fe printed the following Week, v representation from a one party government; towards democracy. showed little care for educating our youth, If they took away our right to vote - ment of our students by the very when this very same officer was - USE THE POWER - GO OUT AND what would we say or do since so many of busy pushing Mr. Coleman by his because in any democracy, the people have now millions remain illiterate. We cared officers assigned to protect us, I taunting the students by walking young men that were also arrested someone is going to die at our VOTE ON NOVEMBER 4TH! us never cared enough to do so anyway! head as they were walking? Or the right to choose from all different political even less for our inner cities, and now fail to understand why a young him through in this fashion? but somehow ended up disappear- campus due to their foolishness. Bobi Lee Mcsser is a Senior was it when he was busy pushing parties and ideologies. Our choice is what Joseph Maceri is the President many of us simply refuse to walk through man who was assaulted ended up I also must wonder what was the ing uncharged, while the real vic- So I am urging you all to write and President of the SOA myself? Or was that when this , makes democracy different from an authori- of the Political Science Club charged with assault. I also fail to intent of another officer who tim has to go to court for defend- down the incidents and get them to very same cowardly officer was understand how an officer can cuff attempted to jump a guard rail, but ing himself! me pronto, so that some action can busy spraying mace into the face an individual without stating his foolishly missed- and humiliated What the hell is going on with be taken to rectify this situation. of a 5'4" 1201b female who was miranda rights, or without telling himself, then tried to harass the the cops? There is absolutely no reason for crying because her friend was that individual what he is being crowd because his hero antics us to tolerate this foolishness any being walked through the crowd They (the bad ones) are not arrested for. I fail to comprehend failed miserably. Also what hap- longer. like an animal on a leash. helping to facilitate peace, but to the logic in walking this very same pened to the individuals who start- What was the point, were they the contrary causing animosity. At Curtis Fields is a sophmorc and is the ed the entire problem, the two this point, I feel if this continues, SGA Executive Vice President Mud slinging aside, vote for McGreevey on November 4th Ihere are several The issues went back and forth like bullets on the road, and you're aggravated with the different on a firing range. Neither candidate had If you feel that the government should fact that you now have $2.8 billion of debt aspects of the enough time to elaborate on any question, privatize every state department, legalize to help pay for in the decades to come, vote N DAY , , American political and some of New Jersey's most neglected drugs, stop regulating insurance companies, for James McGreevey. He's a proven system that make election time both infor- issues were not even mentioned throughout and stay the hell out of your life, vote for leader, and although he may not perform mative and exciting. The first is the obvious the mud slinging. For example, the debate Murray Sabrin. much better than Governor Whitman in a right to vote for the individuals who will was held at William Paterson University, However, if you feel that the state has debate, he will serve New Jersey well in the TUESDAY/ NOVEMBER 4, 1997 represent you in Trenton. The second is the which had the largest tuition increase in the . failed you, your tuition is too high, your car Governor's Office. |Adam C. Better is a senior at inevitable candidate debate where voters get state last year, but higher has gotten too expensive to insure and keep WPU. a chance to see how their future politicians education was not a topic stack up against each other. On the evening question. Instead, one pan- of Friday, October 24, William Paterson elist asked James Safety on Campus is shoty University had the distinct honor of hosting McGreevey if he would' such a debate for the 1997 gubernatorial consider suspending tolls n Monday, October 27, they had something to do with it because they were election. on the Parkway and J1997 I rfead an article standing there, looking out for their friends. Analyze YOUR VOTE COUNTS The candidates, Republican Christine Turnpike in lieu of a 10 per- entitled "200 involved the situation before you act upon things, is my advice Whitman, Democrat James McGreevey, and cent auto insurance reduc- __j fight in student center." to the police. This probably could have been avoided Libertarian Murray Sabrin each performed tion. Now this many affect When I read it I was completely uphauled by its con- if the campus police would have acted earlier in well on their respective issues. Whitman many of New Jersey's resi- tents. The amount of misinformation in it was unbe- evacuating the Student Center after the party had made it clear that she has cut taxes 17 times dents, but for those of us lievable. Coming from a person who was there and ended. Because honestly, a lot of people came out of in the course of her first four year term as knew many of the people involved in this confronta- Billy Pat's drunk!!! \ who live in West Jersey-and governor. James McGreevey reiterated his tion I couldn't believe how this story could have been Another situation that makes me mad is that one USE IT! use the toll road only five or campaign promise of a 10 percent auto six times a year...well...I put together. night one of my friends was walking to her 7 p.m. insurance reduction by prosecuting fraud want an auto insurance The article read "...another was treated for facial class and she slipped on a rock and severely sprained instead of paying for it. Surprisingly reduction. cuts." Facial cuts, this guy was laying on the ground her ankle. A campus police officer was walking VOTE though, it was Murray Sabrin that seemed to So who are you going to after severely being beat by people that didn't even around and she asked him to some help and he acted CALL YOUR MUNICIPALITY come out the victon Not because he has a vote for on November 4? belong at WPU. He was bleeding and lost conscious- as if he didn't hear her and walked the other way. She chance of winning this election, or that his Well, if you happen to be ness for a while. His eye was split open and his head limped to class and told her professor what had hap- policies would do much more than put thou- FOR THE POLLING CENTER independently wealthy and was bruised, his body was kicked and stepped on, pened and her professor told her to go to Wayne Hall sands of state workers on the unemployment can afford Whitman's prop- and you call that facial cuts? Now here's another and get some ice..Now doesn't Wayne Hall close at 7 lines, but because he managed to stay out of erty taxes, high auto insur- question I want answered...if Wayne General p.m. and it was already 7:30 p.m. Oh yeah and how NEAREST YOU! . the verbal flogging between McGreevey and ance rates, and increased Hospital is right down the road, why did it take them was she supposed to make it to Wayne Hall with a Whitman. fees on almost every ser- 45 minutes to get here? And when they did get here sprained ankle to climb five flights of stairs? It was almost like watching two children vice provided or subsidized they took their sweet time getting to my friend. The . Now if we can't count of feeling safe on campus PURCHASED BY THE STUDENT 4OVJRNMENT ASSOCIATION on a playground fighting for who was going by the state, vote for police pepper sprayed several people that had noth- with the police here..then what's the point of being THIS AD ing to do with the fight. The just ASSUMED that here? to be today's captain of the kickball team. Christie Whitman. I Edith C. Castillo is a sophmore at WPU. PAGE 6 THE BEACON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, j997 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1997 THE BEACON PAGE 7 Fran's Service Center The Insider is always looking for 145 Garside Avenue. Wayne, New Jersey writers! If you are interested in AUTO REPAIRS doing interviews, show reviews, or Foreign & Domestic cd reviews come to Student i '; T«£,i'"V „ *l ** A£"S' "V% *V '* V. * ' ' ^¥ "V^ Center 310 and talk to Tim or Ed. wi es By Tim Bornemann 389-1212 Static Prevails is such a drastic Jimmy Eat World hail from change from your first, self titled Arizona. Hands down, they are album on Wooden Blew. Why is Oil Change $20 the kings of the current crop of the latest so different? emo/ octave rock bands that are Jim: The first album was written Visa Mastercard Accepted! making names for themselves. in a couple of.weeks, in the first They combine intensity, emotion, few months of our existence^ and and energy like few bands can. If the new album was written about Free Ride Back to Dorms? you cross the energy of Drive a year and a half ago. So there Like Jehu, with the softer sounds was a lot of time in between when of Christie Front Drive, you we wrote the songs. We kind of might be able to figure out what didn't have a direction when we Jimmy Eat World is all about. But started. such comparisons really don't do Was there one event that pushed THE SPANISH CLUB the band justice. They are the you in your current musical band that others should be com- direction? pared to: Jim: Just a gradual change. The Bands Current album, Getting exposed to more things Static Prevails is a near master- than just punk rock. piece. Definitely not an album to How did you end up on Capitol? DO YOU FEEL LIKE pass up. And with numerous sin- Jim: Christie Front Drive went on gles and a follow-up LP in the tour right after they released that works, Jimmy Eat World Is poised first 12", and my friend and I set to assume the position as poster- up a show for them in Phoenix, WEDNESDAyS SOMETHING boys for an entire genre, whether my friend was putting out our they feel they deserve it or not. first 7", and actually put out our Tim Bornemann/The Beacon This interview took place sev- first album too.He asked them if on Capitol? have the resources to work your Tom: When we opened up-for DIFFERENT??? eral months ago when Jimmy Eat they wanted to do a split 7" with Tom: There are Benefits, but there record. Stagefryte. World played at Maxwells with us, and pretty much without even are also detractions. Do you feel that Capitol is work- Jim: That was pretty bad. Every EVERY THURSDAY Mineral and Sensefield. hearing us they said "OK." They What are some of the benefits? ing your record effectively? once in a while on tour you have Guitarists Tom Linton and Jim continued on their tour through Tom: Distribution, you can be in Collectively. No. to play a shitty show, if you don't Adkins, along with bassist Zach California and a scout for Capitol a town you've never played in Zach: They have the resources then you'll just be driving for 20 Lind sat down for a question and saw Christie Front Drive play. He before and see your record in the but- hours. So we played a really bad FREE LIVE SHOWS answer session in the oasement of asked them what else they had store. That would never happen Torn: They just kind of threw us show. We knew it was going to be Maxwells. Though a bit tired, out, and they said "We're doing a on most independents, unless out on the road. We're doing it bad, but we didn't know just how * $2»OO IMPORT PINTS RELAX WITH and disappointed at the sound split 7" with this band from you're really well known. ourselves basically. bad it would be. We played a bar system of the venue, Jimmy Eat Phoenix, Jimmy Eat World." So Usually major labels will give you Jim: The less you have to rely on show with a band called World remained in good spirits they hunted down that release tour support, .They'll give you a them, the better off you are. We Stagefryte. They had a 17 piece THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH throughout the course of this and I guess they were into it. budget for on the road for things make all our decisions with the drum set, guVs with huge Guns N "HAUKIN'S" interview. Do you think it's a benefit being like van repairs, and hotels. They assumption that our label is not Roses circa '86 hair. going to help at all. That way if Zach: This place had a smoke they do, we're pleasantly sur- machine the drummer had a prised. headset mic with "Stagefryte" air- SUPERHEATED FOLKLORIC MUSIC. When the album first came out brushed on his two bass drums. verses now, it doesn't seem like It was pretty awesome. There there's a huge leap in popularity were three people there. We got as a result of being on a major. It to see Stagefryte though, that was THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1ITH seems like a very well received pretty cool. David Poe tnore upbeat than his other of top Mojo artists to record an indie release. Jumping around a bit, How was COME AND ENJOY A t>mndPoe. , ••*";songs, is probably the best album full of Duran Duran Tom: On this tour we've played recording with Mark Trombino? DEMON SPEED classics. So bringith' a tribute like three house shows. Jim: He was awesome. We'll (550 Music/Sony) • track on the album. Tracks Jim: I'd rather take it slow, probably always record with him. -such as "Bloody" and "Cop'' to perhaps the lamest of all because then you appreciate what Mark can do anything. He does * THE STEP KIN6S LIVE LATINO BAND David Poe is a lot like the , are quite painful to listen to lame 80's rock bands. you get. the rock stuff and he can do the majority of artists today. He is and give the listener a new- The album kicks right into So in general are you happy with slower stuff too. We were driving skillful at playing several dif- found appreciation for silence. gear with^Kio" being covered Capitol? through when Mark was record- by none other than Jim: I wish that they would be on ing with fluf. We just decided to ferent instruments, and there So if you've been dumped stop by the studio and say hi. It AND A TYPICAL is no doubt to talent, but still lately, hate yourself, Eke Goldfinger. So what do you top of their shit more and do what FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS they say. It seems like they give was crazy, there's not a single comes across as nothing more melaiidiolic indie jockm gen- get when a bad band covers a everything a big push when it Marshall used on that album. We than mediocre since he can't eral, or just think David foe is bad song, you get drunk to first comes out and if it doesn't tried to get O from fluf to sing on FREE ADMISSION seem to escape the trappings a really cool name, you will nide the pain. Bands like take off immediately, they're just our album because we thought SPANISH MEAL. of his own self-loathing. Most love this album. If none of Eve's Plum, GOB, and The like, "fuck it, on to the next that would be really funny, but he $1.00 Bar Drinks & Coors Drafts of the songs are filled with these apply, don't waste your Wrens put in a similar perfor- thing." I wish they would just wouldn't do it. time or money. . mance. The fact is that even have lower expectations. Tom: He would do it, but we just unimaginative lyrics about Well, problems with Capitol didn't know what to do with him. him having his heart broken PR) the good bands on this album aside, do you enjoy touring? What does the future hold for Until Midnight by women, and after listening could'nt make, a hit out of the . Jim: It's boss. Jimmy Eat World? ti this self-titled album it Various Artiste material given to them. Less Any good war stories? Jim: We'll probably tour a little seems that he has no sense of than Jake doing "The Reflex" Jim: We drove from Montana to more. We're doing a split 7" with fh$ Duron Duron Tribute Album a band called Jejune. It's coming D.J.'s Play The Smart Dance Mix humor whatsoever. ,(Mojo) and Reel Big Fish with their Idaho for a show, but it was Place: Billy Paf s interpretation of "Hungry like snowing pretty bad and we took out on a Boston label called Big This album contains a wide the Wolf are two of the better this road which was complete Wheel Recreation. Open Wed.- Sat Till 3 AM array of instruments, includ- Ii you haven't noticed it madness. It was really windy and Any parting comments? ing a piano, an organ, trum- seems as if the latest trend in tracks on the album. ominous and dark. We ended up Jim: We're always really bad at pets, and even a banjo. The the industry $ just being beat- This album contains some skidding off the road and almost the "Last Word" part of an inter- view. Come on Tom, think of Directions from campus: Rt. 46 East to Rt. 3 East to Passaic Ave Time: 7-9 P.m. music is well above average, , en to death with an extremely decent tracks but the majority flipping over. We were out in the are let downs. We find one wilderness in Northern Idaho for something really witty and poetic Nutley/Passaic exit, go to right of ramp, go three traffic lights & make but as mentioned before David , blunt object What it is about four hours, trying to build a fire. to close on. Poe's style of song-writing tribute albums i'm not really track on this one that deserves Tom: We saw Big Foot in Eugene. Tom: I don't know, man. a left, (Van Houten Ave.) Go to first traffic light, make a right onto weighs down heavily upon sure but it seems as if someone praise and recognition. -The Jim: Tom Swears he saw a Jim: Always have a good monitor Broadway. Loop is on the right. Cost: $2 WPU the overall package. However, just can't let go. The newest song is "Planet Earth" and ifs sasquatch in Eugene' mix. The monitor mix is key. "California" and "Telephone* evidence for my rumblings done by Home Grown. The Tom: I did. It was just running Jimmy Eat World had problems have a slightly different for- comes to us via Mojo records. track is not only full of won- through the forest. with the sound guy at Maxwell's It seems so»e genius had a What is the best show you've that night.) 373 BROADWAY PA99AIC PARK, NJ 201-365-0807 mula and esantam relatively" - played? $3 Other clever \$&s&. *$tar*, which is brilliant idea to gather a group See REVIEWS Page 9 UPAGE 8 BEA(56N MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 19Q 7 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1997 THE BEACON PAGE 9 ._ William Paters on University Puerto Rican Heri Under the'MiMosco^epcotitiiiueci ki=.s?)-our a?!i and evorj' time there's a bands. tage Month 1997 from MICROSCOPEP.ige 7 Tuesday, November 4, 1997 show, you come around acting like" Don't pass this up, $ ejno is what you* "track sh6uldt>u1yjiu. Some members of the WPU faculty were caught in their costumes while roaming around College Hall on Halloween this past Friday. 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