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BY JOSEPH WEN due to her presence at another meeting Senator LaValle responded to Mc- summer programs and specialized flight Staff Writer concerning the Brookhaven National Lab- Grath's testimony by stating that "an and security service training programs, oratory, and was represented by Provost increase in tuition is not that beneficial combine to merit more funding. Asserting Last Thursday, State Senator Kenneth Robert McGrath. McGrath asserted that to University Centers...increase in tu- that "we never recovered from... [2004's] P. LaValle, the chairman of the Senate certain aspects of Stony Brook's present ition benefits the four-year colleges." He extreme cut in state support," President Higher Education Committee, held the situation necessitate more funds, such as remarked that "on differential tuition, it Gibraltar unambiguously stated that "we first of four hearings "to investigate the the need to efficiently operate the new has been the policy of this committee simply cannot continue to educate our future of higher education in the public Humanities building and the desire to not to support that." He then pointed students with our budget." Overall, he sector" in conjunction with various other bring the University "up to par" with the out that "what is beneficial is state sup- painted a bleak picture of his campus' state senators and assembly members,. other universities participating in AAU port." According to Senator LaValle, the situation, expounding upon buildings in and Ron Canestrari, the chairman of the (Association of American Universities). committee's hesitancy towards indexing disrepair, "growth without commensurate Assembly Committee on Higher Educa- He also stated that "we are interested in stems from the fear that certain regions funding," increased energy costs result- tion. The hearing took place in the Wang hiring more full-time faculty," present- will become "discriminated against," with ing from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Center and focused on methods to accrue ing another reason for increased funding. downstate areas sending more students to and disproportionately high numbers of sufficient funds for the maintenance of McGrath emphatically supported the con- University Centers and essentially paying part-time faculty. Finally, Gibraltar joined current levels of quality at SUNY cam- cept of automatic tuition increases, saying higher overall tuition. McGrath in supporting indexing, stating puses and the prospect of meeting future that "a large, unexpected tuition increase President Jonathan Gibraltar of SUNY that "at least [students] can count on the goals. hurts the University as well as students, Farmingdale testified after McGrath, argu- predictability of [indexing]." Testimony was given by SUNY and since we are not able to do long-range ing that his institution's severe budgetary After President Gibraltar's testimo- CUNY chancellors, campus presidents, planning." Particular significance was at- woes and significant potential, represent- ny, Elizabeth Roberts, a senior at Stony and faculty and student body members. tributed to the concept of "a rational ap- ed by the development of a hydrogen fuel President Kenney was unable to attend, proach...something that's predictable." cell by Farmingdale faculty, successful Continuedon page 3 Working to Revise Executive Council: USG's Constitution Unable to Produce Members

BY KERRI WALSH The new language sounds nice to begin BY KERRI WALSH Staff Writer Representative, Ana Hernandez. Ofthe five with, but some students claim that it is so Staff Writer students who were not in attendance, only dense with jargon that it becomes difficult two had bothered to let anyone on the coun- What would you think if the Under- to interpret in some cases. If the meetings that the Undergradu- cil know. So in addition to the meeting be- graduate Student Government changed There are some changes that could ate Student Government (USG) Executive ing only 30 minutes long, 5 to 10 minutes its name to the Undergraduate Student have a great significance for the students Council have held thus far are representa- were wasted waiting for council members Republic? How about if all the class rep- here at Stony Brook. The President would tive of the state of the Council, it is not do- who could possibly show up. resentatives were replaced by the District have the power to create executive orders ing very well. While the first meeting ended The council had been unable to produce Advocate of Justice? These changes may that have the weight of laws, so long as in confusion, 20 minutes after scheduled the required number of people to have an happen in the near future as there is a con-. they are found to be in agreement with the time, the second meeting was quite the official meeting, so while no decisions stitutional reform being proposed. The Constitution. The President will also have opposite, having not been able to attract could be made they did engage in some reform, written by Rob Romano, includes the power to make binding agreements and more then five council members and two discussion. There was talk about the con- a great deal of changes that are far more contracts. These agreements and contracts gallery members - and ending a scant 30 clave coming up next week and advertising significant for the Student Government would need to be approved by the Senate minutes after it began. efforts. than a few fancy name switches. only if they are made with the administra- There are officially ten people on the Finally, they begin discussing a case For the most part, the constitutional re- tion. The financial material pertaining to executive council of USG, only five of of interest where the executive council is form attempts to give the branches of gov- clubs and organizations would not be able which actually showed up at the meeting on in some way the respondent; no details of ernment less ambiguous boundaries, while to be viewed unless there is reasonable Thursday evening. In attendance were: the the case or the complaint were given. The adopting a system of checks and balances cause to search such documents. The Un- President, Diana Acosta; the Vice President council hopes to give the case to the Senate not unlike that of our national government. dergraduate Student Republic would have for Student Life, Programming and Activi- in order to have a more efficient decision, The language of the constitution changes to keep a well updated website, and links ties, Romual Jean-Baptiste; Vice President however in order to do this they may need drastically as well. The reform contains to all the websites of clubs and organiza- for Communications and Public Relations, to file for a continuation with the judicial language that is similar to the language Nichole Reyes; Senior Class Representa- branch; and that is where official business used in the Constitution. Continued on page 3 tive, Annlyn Bristol; and Sophomore Class ended. 2 NEWS Stdent

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BY MARWA ABDALLA hectic schedules," said Homa Staff Writer Khowaja, the MSA Sister's Representative and a Psychol- Muslims around the world ogy major at Stony Brook. welcomed the start of of the In addition to Iftar dinners, Holy month of Ramadan last the MSA also facilitates Muslim Tuesday. During this month, students' religious practices by Muslims fast from dawn to sun- providing a room for the five set in accordance with Islamic daily prayers, as well as the ad- principles. ditional prayers in the evening A typical month of Ramadan called taraweeh. usually lasts for 29 to 30 days, To assist in the spiritual de- since Islamic months follow the velopment of Muslim students, lunar calendar. the MSA organizes lectures on Ramadan is not only about how to make the most of Ra- physically fasting from food, madan while balancing school water, and sex, but it is also a and work. spiritual fasting, as well. It a "The MSA is doing a good time when one must try to get job of providing an Islamic at- rid of bad habits that have been mosphere. Maybe that also has acquired over the year. to do with the fact that there Moreover, this ability to get just seems to be way more rid of one's sinful ways is further Muslims on campus this year," enhanced by the religious belief said Karim that the devil is shackled up dur- Unfortunately, Khowaja ing the holy month. Therefore, expresses her concern that even there is more ease in improving though the MSA is very active, oneself. "a lot of Muslims still do not "Honestly, for me, Rama- know that the MSA even ex- dan really brings about a lot of ists," To solve this problem, the peace in my heart," said Lamya MSA has created a public rela- Karim, a BioMedical Engineer- tions committee to advertise its ing major and junior at Stony numerous events across campus. Brook. "I [usually] have so "We want Muslims to know that much stuff going on, but once there is a huge Muslim commu- Ramadan started up [this year], nity [at Stony Brook]." I felt a huge weight was lifted The MSA also organizes off of my shoulders and I really the annual Fast-A-Thon during calmed down about things and Ramadan, where Muslims invite de-stressed a bit. Ramadan helps non-Muslims to fast with them in the sense that it helps you col- for one day. For each non-Mus- lect yourself and get your life on lim sponsored, local business' 0 track." monetarily sponsor their fasts. With over one thousand Mus- The MSA donates the money to File Photo lim students at Stony Brook, the the Interfaith Nutrition Network Muslim students praying in the Union Prayer Room, part of MSA. Cl Muslim Students Association (INN), a charity organization

O (MSA) is there to help Muslims committed to fighting hunger O Long Island. U make a good transition during on 0 the month of Ramadan. This year, a portion of the 4) The MSA hosts a number of proceeds raised will also go to- activities throughout the month, ward those affected by Hurricane "Honestly, for me, Ramadan O but is particularly known for the Katrina, which hit the US badly large Iftar dinners that are held in September. about a lot of every week day in the Unlion, So not only do non-Muslims really brings 2 where Stony Brook Muslims experience a religious tradition, gather together to break their they also help others by fasting Cu in my heart" fasts. for one day. This year the Fast- peace c0 "The Iftars bring Muslims A-Thon will be held Tuesday, 1n 01 across campus together to have October 18. A lavish Iftar dinner a good time, especially those will be provided for those who Lamya Kar~iJuw 0 who are usually busy with their sign up to fast.

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environment, their head isn't re- dents an inch, they take it a mile. least once every two weeks. The ally in the game; they're not really We could do with a couple more Student Activity Fee Referenda is Admnin engaged in learning activities" and inches." Re orking binding, meaning that they can't advocated greater availability of "I'm very disappointed that raise your Student Activity Fee if on-campus jobs to ameliorate the both college administrators, Chan- the majority of the students don't Supports relative lack of involvement and cellors and Board of Trustees for USC... want to. foster a sense of community.. Higher Education are looking at changes in the Continuedfrom page 1 Many of the Roberts proceeded to extol tuition increases first instead of as reform will add more organiza- the successes of programs such a last resort," said John Mascher, -tions will be on this website. There tion and strength to the student as Women in Science and Engi- Chair of NYPIRG. "There is a will be a Public Defender of Rights, government here at Stony Brook. Continuedfrom page 1 neering (WISE), the Honors Col- continuous trend of decreasing who may represent students, clubs, However, does it really matter if lege, and the University Scholars state funding and shifting the re- or organizations in front of the ju- that government is called the Un- Brook, came forward and made program in bridging the "divide sponsibility to students." Mascher dicial branch. New appointed posi- dergraduate Student Government an eloquent case for increasing between students, faculty, and stated that althoug the state is pro- tions include: Deputy Secretary of or the Undergraduate Student Re- state support for programs at our staff." She posited that increasing mosing the increase financial aid State, student life, programming, public? Diana Acosta, the current University. Her argument focused funding for these programs, in ad- to students along with tuition, he and activities; Deputy Treasurer; president of USG, believes that the on three primary thrusts: viewing dition to allocating money towards claims that there can be no guar- District Advocate of Justice; name should not be changed. Many students as "investments" with teacher education programs, antee of this occuring. Deputy Press Secretary; Assistant students agree with this. Some stu- great potential return; increas- the Applied Math and Statistics At this first event, two clear District Advocate; and Assistant dents believe the language should ing student participation/activity Department, the Stony Brook stances have been delineated: Public Defender. There will no be watered down as well. "In and school spirit through creat- University Hospital and Health pro-increase in state support and longer be State University of New order to have an effective consti- ing more jobs on campus; and Science programs, cultivating pro-tuition indexing. Adminis- York Student Assembly Delegates tution it has to be well understood increasing funding to particularly ties with industry and acquiring tration officials have presented or a Stony Brook Council Repre- by everyone, a document with so outstanding academic programs more top-notch professors would reasonable arguments in favor of sentative. Any student may propose much jargon becomes difficult to realize the full potential of the fulfill the University's potential to automatic tuition increases and legislation. There will be Council to understand, why not just use school. a greater degree. the students, generally wary of of Representatives added to the simpler language," says Jeanne Roberts brought up the fact Additionally, Roberts present- any sort of tuition increase, have Legislative Branch. The Council Imhof, sophomore, a Mechanical that a significant number of stu- ed a viewpoint espoused by many a most effective advocate in the of Representatives will consist Engineering major. dents work off-campus to sup- students on campus when she as- form of senior Roberts. It will be of two representatives from every Keep updated to see if the port themselves, detracting from serted that "many of us, if tuition of interest to all members of the club or organization. Their largest new constitutional reform passes, their involvement on campus. were higher, would not be here." SUNY community to observe responsibility is approving the as it will bring lots of interesting She opined that "when students She closed with a declaration that events as they transpire over the budget. The Supreme Court and changes to Stony Brook's Student are away from this educational "when you give Stony Brook stu- course of the next three hearings., the District Court must meet at Government.

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The administration of this university indexed increases could and could not be indexed increases actually work. NYPIRG faced a crucial moment this week, an op- beneficial for students, and the university as compiled statistics on all states that have portunity to clearly represent what is best a whole. Indexed increases provide stabil- adopted this sort of plan and each year, each for the students, and they failed us. Rather ity and predictability for the students who state increased students' tuition higher than than exposing the flaws of indexed tuition have to pay tuition and for the administrators they had promised to. This is a research uni- increases and putting forward a constructive who have to balance the books, as Provost versity with faculty that presumably knows plan for paying for this college's expenses, McGrath rightly pointed out. It seems that how to interpret numbers- the data refute Provost McGrath espoused the virtues of this very few would disagree on this matter. This the proposed model of indexed increases. It "rational approach." The issue of paying for in itself is the just a basic direction to move remains a mystery why anybody would sup- college is a serious one, full of nuance, and in, and a good one at that. port this measure in good conscience. To the it needs to be discussed at such. Simply When you get the specifics, there are administration of , promoting the positives of a flawed plan many negatives bundled in with the plan you need to take a stance that is good for does nothing to help the students at SUNY that is likely to be formally proposed. For your students, and supporting irresponsible schools. It is unfortunate that our needs were one, there is no ceiling for tuition increases, proposals flies in the face of that. There is a not expressed by the people who we need leaving us vulnerable to the same large in- good solution to this issue but it seems that to do so. creases that have hurt us in the past. Further- nobody is willing to sit down at the table and Perhaps it's necessary to reexamine why more, there is absolutely no evidence that work out what this solution is.

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By RADEYAH HACK esque Coe Estate to Stony Brook News Editor was met by an unfinished, con- struction-ridden campus. "Mud, The Fall semester of 1962 noise, and confusion were the marked the move from the Coe basic characteristics of the Stony Estate in Oyster Bay to the newly Brook campus in its early years, built campus in Stony Brook, years of almost non-stop heavy where the name of the State Uni- construction," said Rosenthal. versity Center on Long Island The Chemistry and Humanities was officially changed to the building, along with two wings of State University of New York at a dorm complex that housed 616 Stony Brook. The establishment students, named G dorm, were of a University Center on Long completed by the fall of 1962 and Island was greatly facilitated by comprised the center of activity, the generous donation of philan- while building and expansion of thropist and local resident Ward buildings for Biology, Physics, Melville in 1956. Melville also Engineering and additional dorms generously donated a mansion were underway. on the Long Island Sound, known "The campus was surely ugly as Sunwood, to host recitals and enough when I first arrived," said visiting scholars, and later to be- Professor Kerber, who came to come the home of the University Stony Brook from MIT in 1965. President. "I particularly remember the "The Melville gifting was one. barn down by Tabler Quad that that would enable the university, was reminder of the old apple and its students, to enjoy 'the orchards." relative seclusion of a semi-rural The Stony Brook campus was style that wasn't very welcom- setting' while being involved in built with a city-suburb model in ing." said Professor Kerber. big time academia," said Joel mind, and produced a series of The physical grounds of Rosenthal, history professor at tightly clustered buildings around the campus proved to be just as SUNY Stony Brook and author a focal point-the campus library. aesthetically displeasing as the of From the Ground Up - The Stony Brook was described as be- buildings constructed on it. "The History of the State University of ing built like a modern day city. campus looked naked with sand New York at Stony Brook.. "The center of the campus is all over it as a pitiful attempt to "It was a great gesture that downtown; busy workplace build- make a lawn," said Professor caused the campus to be here," ings, mostly occupied from nine Kerber. said Professor Robert Kerber to five...then after the working Despite the appearance of the of the Chemistry Department. day, people leave the center for campus, the enthusiasm and op- "It was also a pretty good tax their residential neighborhoods, timism that was needed to propel 0 write-off." primarily their dormitory rooms," Stony Brook into the future was O N~ Kerber reminisced that the said Rosenthal. present in abundance among the Melvilles were expecting Stony As construction continued, the campus community. O Brook to become a sprawling campus expanded and buildings campus with a colonial village were being built farther away Research for this article were O appearance, similar to Williams from the campus center. Build- taken from Joel Rosenthal s book 0 College in Pennsylvania. "I imag- ings with similar interests and From the Ground Up- A History ine that they were expecting a col- function were placed next to each of the State University of New O lege of two to three thousand neat, other, and the outward expansion York at Stony Brook. white, middle class students." ofthe campus became constrained C,, Attended by Governor Rock- by the small size of the land. In the next installment of efeller and Ward Melville, Stony For the new campus, aesthetic the History of Stony Brook, we Brook's benefactor, the ground to 0 appearances took a backseat will look at student life and its breaking ceremony in April of simple, functional and practical development on the new Stony 0 1960 formally marked "The Brook campus. Pick up the E- the begin- design of the buildings. ning of construction on the 480 buildings had been built in a com- Monday issue every week and acres of land in Stony Brook. mon style; rectangular, devoid of take a dive into history! 0C The campus for the new Univer- cosmetic touches (except for mar- Above: President Toll discusses the sity was hastily being built, and ble window ledges), and standing future of the campus by 1962, it was declared ready to nude on a barren landscape," said Below: The name of the Long Island welcome its residents - 750 stu- Professor Rosenthal. campus is officially changed to the State dents and 150 faculty members. "The style of architecture was University of NewYork at Stony Brook The move from the pictur- modeled after a 1960's neo-penal Courtesy of Special Collections FEATU.JRES 9 TellD Public Health Reach r. anonymous yat: sbstatesman.org/news/telldrj

Dear Dr. J,

I'm really worried about my best friend. He's got a really hot temper; Has Bright though it's never been too much of a problem before, it's really starting to affect everyone and everything around him. Me and the rest of his roommates can't bring up anything to him with fear that he'll go off on them and even hurt someone. His friends don't want to listen to him anymore because he gets angry and irrational. He goes back and forth from being awesome and fun to chill Future at SB with to being unconfrontable. I want to help him, but nothing seems to work. Call it intuition, but I think he may have a real problem. What should I do?

A Psychological Smoke Detector By RADEYAH HACK News Editor Dear PSD, Jamie Talan, a science reporter for Newsday with over 20 years of experience, Your nose for the smoke, and your fear of getting too close to the fire, are is going back to school. A Master's Degree serving you well. Though there are exceptions, Dr. J has found that anger is in Public Health from SUNY Stony Brook more often the symptom than the actual cause. Like the lion with the thorn isher goal. caught in his paw, something is hurting your friend, and he sounds like the Unlike the study of Medicine, Public type of person who solves problems on his own and doesn't like people to see Health has a broad range. A doctor is to an him vulnerable. Ultimately, I'd like to see him speak to a counselor, though for individual as Public Health is to a population. him to admit he needs or wants such a thing is something lions feel ashamed Public Health emphasizes prevention and to admit. So here's what I suggest. You and at most two friends should get health promotion for the entire community. together with him, just hang out and talk, and somebody in your group should In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Public initiate conversation about having a problem and saying they are going to go Health expertise and aid were immensely talk to a counselor. With the initial focus on somebody else, somebody in the needed. As 's Public group could find a way to suggest - in a sweet, half-joking tone - that they Health program puts it, "This disaster under- are worried about your friend because they think something has been making scores the importance of our public health him sad. Note that I said sad. I think the combination of - 1) Approaching mission." him out of concern, without suggesting that he has a problem and 2) Hearing While there are a number of established that someone else is also going to talk to someone - is a combination that Public Health programs across the United might do the trick. As his friend, you should know that the counseling center States, including at Columbia, Stony Brook directly from their undergraduate studies. always welcomes someone in your position to come and talk in-person with differentiates itself. It is a new program, and Dual-degree students in related fields such a counselor about how to get your friend help. In fact, even before trying my currently serving its second class in 2005. as Economics are also not uncommon. initial advice, I would suggest coming to talk to someone. That way, you would Stony Brook's program is very selective, Stony Brook's program offers a well- know first-hand that the Counseling Center is a welcoming, easy-going place looking in its applicants for both academic rounded experience. The program brings when recommending it to your friend. prowess and leadership potential. 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By JESS GROSSMAN and collecting the fee for all evil. Staff Writer incoming people. Shah has been This celebrates the restora- involved with the celebration for tion of light and harmony. It is a Every religion has a major twenty-two years. "All the money joyful celebration, so the women holiday with a great celebra- collected goes toward supporting and men dress in very vibrant, tion. In our culture we hear most the event and services we supply," colorful clothing and participate about the Christian religion which Shah said. "Everyone celebrates in traditional dancing and sing- celebrates Christmas and the their time and money for this ing. The band playing had been Jewish religion which is known happy celebration." Many of the together for fourteen years. The for celebrating Chanukah. Late people coming are encouraged to singers were Rageshree Mehta, Saturday evening, Stony Brook bring Prasad, which are offerings Reshma Mehta and Dipak was exposed to a new holiday to give to the goddess. There are Upadhyay. All together they have and mix of traditions. The fes- different types of Prasad; it can toured through the New tival took place in the Pritchard be food or flowers. The most area. They try to be traditional as Gymnasium, where there would common offering is a mixture well as modern, to reach out to the be enough room for people to of wheat, flour, sugar and milk. younger generations. They have dance, sing and pray together. Fruits are also a popular offer- both eastern and western influ- In Indian culture and the Hindu ing. ences in their music and try to religion, the Navarti celebration Though a great deal of the make the traditional cultural folk is a strong tradition and also holiday is dedicated to tradition songs a little more interesting by a major holiday. This was the and a celebration of culture, it also adding some spice. twenty-fourth year for this grand includes a very religious aspect With all these offerings, celebration at Stony Brook. The and celebrates certain events in singing and great music, there woman who was helping to coor- the religion. In the center of the had to be dancing - but not just dinate and organize it was Jyoti gymnasium there was a table set any dance. In Indian culture, it is Shah; she has been involved with up with beautiful cloth draped known that at most any celebra- this celebration also for twenty- over it. On the top, there were tion there is the stick dance. The four years. candles and pictures of the god- purpose of dancing with sticks is This holiday, which has also dess that they were praying to. to remember Lord Krishna. Lord become a cultural tradition, is a There were also red, pink and Krishna had a great love of dance celebration of the New Year. It white flowers covering the table. and the stick is to represent all of is held for nine days; on the fifth The story behind all this is that Krishna's cow herders. This is of day is the beginning of the New they are not only celebrating a great importance because cows Year on the Hindu calendar. Stony New Year but a victory by the are very sacred animals in the Brook was expecting six to eight goddess Durga. It is a celebra- Hindu religion. hundred people to come, most of tion of how the goddess Durga Overall, this was a wonderful, which were going to be Univer- defeated the demon Mahishasur. joyous event for all young people Above: Traditional dance is an important part of the annual Navatri The battle between these two of the religion, on which to come sity students. Girish Shah, who is Celebration. Jyoti Shah's husband, was help- lasted for nine days and on the together and share in their faith ing out by standing by the door ninth day, good triumphed over and culture. Below: Indian women dance around the altar made to the goddess Durga.

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Coney Island's KeySpan Park stadium was transformed into the venue for Sony's first annual four-part "Across the Narrows" rock festival. Pixies headlined the day, October 1,just one factor responsible for elevating this particular show above the other three, including The Killers concert going on simultaneously on Staten Island. In fact, Sony's only hand in the event was to use the stadium screens to transmit footage of the sister concert between sets and including rather tasteless tidbits featuring obscure opening drummers playing Playstation games and looking extremely nervous. Nine Black Alps from , and Mando Diao of Sweden opened up, the latter solidly confirming the integrity of their international buzz and proving to be one of the high points of the ten-hour day. Death from Above 1979 took the stage next and proved to be intriguing, if not especially good. All eyes were on the bass player, igniting hyper-speed volleys of distorted riffing and impossible techno screeching, while the distant clanging and mewling of the drummer/singer was largely ignored. Members ofthe still-meager crowd yelled, "Turn up the drums!" between songs. This drummer replied, "Hey, some college graduates are telling us to turn up the drums. Our sound guy is a college graduate, too. He went to,a technical school." This drummer continued to clank and mewl. For someone who's familiar with the group, it was clear that the act didn't translate well from album to stadium, as is the case with many two-man Nicole Dulmer/Statesman bands. For a first impression, Death from Above appeared to be an un- steady collaboration of awesome robot bassist and all-too-human drum- BY SIR OF SIRS sink into my brain before forging on. Half a year mer; an awesome robot that needs to find himself a new band. Copy Editor later, I come back to those thoughts whilst spacing Cali's Rilo Kiley followed, and they were all very good-looking. The out in class, occasionally. I think I've recommended guitarist, actually, is Pinsky from Nickelodeon's Salute Your Shorts. In Title: 7 Types of Ambiguity (623 Pages) this novel to everyone I know by now - it really his nervous, twitchy stage mannerisms, he embodied the classic child- Author: Elliot Perlman stays with you. star-with-distorted-sense-of-reality-in-adulthood; he looked more like a Published: 2003 Aside from his genius regarding character de- tiny Cameron from Ferris Bueller than the everyman Ronnie Pinsky this velopment, Perlman creates a splendid plotline for gencration has grown to love. His front woman, Jenny Lewis, also ap- When a book keeps you turning the pages his characters to disjointedly dance along. Periph- peared as a guest in every nineties sitcom ever. Now, though, she is the hot amidst Spring Break in Key West, party central, eral characters in one narrative come to the forefront mother of a slew of quality, live-friendly pop songs. Good for them. it's gotta be something special. Perlman's Seven in others, opening up new facets of their person- Then the show wvas handed over to the dirty old men. When Built Types ofAmbiguity is just that. The book is divided alities and motives. There are quite a few "click" to Spill took the stage before the setting sun, it looked like four doped into seven (surprise!) sections, each told by a nar- moments within the pages of this book where, up, balding roadies had picked up guitars and forgot where they were. rator that is, in some slightly ambiguous way, con- 200 pages down the line, some earlier confusing Overall, however, the reaction was in their favor, even though they played nected to the last. In this way, Perlman manages to or ambiguous event becomes suddenly clear. Fur- for too long. A member of the audience, having heard them for the first move a full 360 degrees around the central conflict, thermore, the outrageously fictional elements come time, testified, "They're basically Death Cab for Cutie. ..with talent." This drawing the reader so deeply into each successive together so slowly that the reader may fail to notice same audience member had fallen asleep halfway through the set, on the narrative that one has no choice but to be entirely it happening. What seemed ridiculous on page 200 floor with his head between his knees. Gang of Four came next, straight sympathetic to every character. While I was read- becomes entirely feasible, even expected, by page out of the eighties, delivering one of the most energetic and engaging ing it, I didn't notice this to the full extent that it 500. It is a sign of mastery in fiction to be able to 0 performances. When the lead singer proceeded to beat a microwave with is evident, but upon reflection it became clear how make the unfathomable seem realistic. Then again, O a bat after ten minutes, it became clear why: whatever they were on back skillful Perlman truly is with the multiple-narrator truth is stranger than fiction. Or so they say. NI- then, they're still on now, and quite a lot of it. technique. To hear another character, Dennis, give his The much-anticipated Pixies came on, finally, and awakened a now- In the second part, we are introduced to Joe, an personal impression of the above-mentioned Joe

O massive crowd that had been previously stagnant. Their hit, "Where's overachieving stockbroker who lays it all on the line Geraghty, we skip over to part four and read "I was '0 U My Mind" was played third in the satisfyingly long set, like it was and bites it, hard. He finds himself sitting alone in a fool ever to have had anything to do with him. 0 something to be done and over with. They then raced through song after a seedy restaurant, thinking about how pathetic his Where do I start? He's a big man, tough, works out, song, tirelessly, despite the fact that the band's two aging front-people, life has become: prone to arrogance, vain, vacuous with a...volcanic Frank Black and Kim Deal, now look something like John Goodman "I know, once it's over, that wanting the young stupidity." Clearly, this is quite different from the tO and Roseanne. After an eighty-minute set, almost the entirety of favorite waitress to acknowledge the privileges attached to impression that the earlier quote from part two albums Doolittle and Surfer Rosa were covered, with excerpts from the my credit card is a pitiful sign of my discontent gives. Yet at the time of the first quote, the reader most recent, Trompe Le Monde. In the wild eyes of the frenzied audi- and insecurity. But the realization always comes feels sympathetic toward Joe, and at the time of the ence and in the frantic pace of the band's performance, it was like no too late. As it's all happening, I want her to see the second, everything is reversed. This goes on and on episode of Roseanne. card, to see my reflection in the shiny part that not until the bittersweet end of the book. I don't know Was the show nineties themed? Nine Black Alps did sound a bit everybody gets." about you, but as a reader, I love having my emo- grungy, and Pixies and Built to Spill hit their prime at the start of the Perlman's prose tends to be dense, even in tions toyed with. It makes a book more engaging, .1 previous decade. And, of course, there was Pinsky. But where does the dialogue. It reminded me of Ayn Rand's classic more interesting and more fun to read. late '60's howl of Mando Diao fit in? Or Death From Above's futuristi- novel The Fountainhead, for anyone who's read As with last week's selection, 623 pages is a 0 cally pseudo-computerized atonements? Actually, one ofthe most striking that. However, as is generally the case with well- bit hefty. I would not recommend this book to the things about the show was the busting of genres and generations; the only written dense prose, the reward is worth the effort casual reader. Save this bad boy for a time when thing that could've united this ragtag bunch was a common passion for of struggling through it line by line. I found myself class isn't breathing down your neck, like over the the progression of modem rock as viewed through the lens of freshly taking breaks in between the very short sub-chap- summer, or even winter break. You'll be glad you fading decades past. Or a juicy Sony paycheck. ters to think about what he was getting at and let it picked it up. ENTERTAI NM ENT 15 S1ThLLK f O~I~J: These Boots

BY DENISE YAZAK Staff Writer areMade for To take on a well known science fiction classic such as "War of the Worlds" is quite ambitious, especially in terms of keeping a story over a hundred years old current, and appeasing those W~alkin detail oriented viewers who have the book and radio broadcast nearly memorized. I admit, I was only expecting a barrage of special effects and By AMY DRAGANI Staff Writer a vague remnant of the original story, but sur- prisingly, "War of the Worlds" pulled through, Courtesy of the Staller Center for the Arts and not just on star power (Tom Cruise, Dakota As the seasons change from summer to fall, it's crucial to Fanning, Tim Robbins, and narration by Morgan tripods to make their move. Aliens aren't thrown have the perfect footwear. When there is rain (or dare I say snow), Freeman), and computer aided visuals. One just at you from the get-go, but at the same time, it's a well-made, attractive pair of boots is essential. has to keep in mind it is BASED on the book, not an hour and a half of dull backstory, and twen- A trend I've taken notice of this season is a seemingly plain not replicating it. ty minutes of intergalactic carnage. The pacing looking rain boot. Rain boots, also known as Wellie boots, are a The basis behind the original war of the was alright. As for visuals, the computer animated basic rubber boot cut to the ankle, mid-calf, or the knee. They are worlds book and broadcasts was to try and make death and destruction was quite believable, and perfect for the rainiest of days to keep your feet dry and warm. us earth folk grasp the true horror of an invasion the tripods even vaguely intimidating. (It's funny What makes these boots fun are the array of colors, patterns and of hostile extraterrestrials. Making it real and re- if you see the one from the fifties after seeing this designs. Different brands and companies ranging from L.L. Bean latable is key to pulling such a thing off. In this remake. The effects are quite laughable.). That's to Target to Ralph Lauren design Wellie boots in everyone's aspect, this updated version is quite successful, by Spielberg's thing though, so no surprise there. favorite colors. Gabriella Rocha makes a Wellie in cream with making it's unlikely hero a lazy, divorced, work- All in all, entertaining... but not necessarily the red polka dots. These boots are not only functional but find a ing class suburban guy. Not to say Cruise has to epic film it should have been. Everything was way to express a little bit of your personality as well. try very hard to be a dull jerk, but he managed up to par for a summer blockbuster, but for the A second choice of boots for this year's chilly season will this role surprisingly well. retelling of a story so influential to the genre of once again be the UGG boot. UGGs are a sheepskin boot, lined There was decent buildup in waiting for the science fiction, it falls somewhat short. with fleece or shearling and reinforced with a rubber sole. These boots not only keep your feet warm and dry, but-they are also comfortable enough to wear without a sock! UGG is not the only brand to design boots like this. Brands like L.L. Bean and Eddie Bauer make a similar boot for a less expensive price. (UGGs run at about $150). These boots are not newcomers for this season; Howl 27foii'zg they've been spotted on and off campus for more than a year now. When the cold weather arrives (along with the snow, sleet, and ice), these boots are a sure thing. this one has more of a European flare to it, much Another style of boots that always needs to be attended to are like the backdrop of Kiki's Delivery Service. not for the cold or wet weather. It's never bad to have a beautiful, Beginning in a quaint little city, the modest and well-made pair of high-heeled boots. High-heeled boots can be mousy Sophie works at a humble little hat shop, found everywhere: Bakers Shoes, Aldo Shoes, Victoria's Secret, until she stumbles into trouble and is rescued by and in high fashion couture design as well. In black, brown, a dashing young wizard whose legendary castle beige, even white -and with a super high or tiny heel boots is the namesake of the movie. After he brings like this can dress up a pair of jeans or a skirt and provide a chic her safely back, her troubles only escalate as her look that is different from the normal heel. This season, cowboy involvement leads an unsavory witch to her shop boots have made a mark in stores. Once again, offered in several who casts a spell on poor Sophie that renders her colors and heel heights, these types of boots are very unique and an old woman. The catch, of course, is that Sophie can also be found easily (and at a reasonable price). is unable to speak of the spell cast on her, and Fashion tip of the week: Make sure you take time to pick worse yet, the caster has no idea how to remove out shoes that are right for you. Not everyone is comfortable in of events, a high heel or in a rubber boot, so make sure the choices you it. In a quick and mysterious series C By DENISE YAZAK and style. Staff Writer a poor hobbly Sophie is thrown headfirst into a make reflect your comfortability world of magic, war and household duties that Imagine if love could be funneled out of an are much more than she or her heart could ever inked brush, onto thousands of moving pictures. have expected. It's a feat only Hayao Miyazaki could perform. Howl's Moving Castle is, in all facets, incred- If you've seen such heartwarming animations as ible. Visually, its attention to detail and the usual Spirited Away or Castle in the Sky, it's easy to Miyazaki magic in terms of lighting and scenery understand why. With the depth he puts into his make this film worth it just for that. The story, characters, romanticized landscapes, poignant adapted from a novel of the same name, seems dialogues and the moving soundtracks that carry to have been made just to be animated like this. it all, it's hard not to fall a little bit in love with The love between all the characters is truly heart- O warming and genuine. This just proves again that the stories his flickering pictures portray. O Miyazaki's latest installment Howl's Moving Miyazaki is unable to create a bad film. CD Castle is a quirky love story laced with sorcery, Rumor has it that he's going to attempt demons, witches and the usual ridiculously cute animating Ursula K. Leguin's Earthsea books. I O non-human sidekicks. 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By YIN JIE ZHAO two aces and Claire Lindner with Melissa Votruba Staff Writer both served up one each. The Seawolves had a grand total of 15 kills in The crowd was getting excited as the Stony the third set. They had a great lead, 7-3, before the Brook Seawolves Volleyball Team warmed up for Bearcats came back and finished the set 30-26. their home game against the . The fourth and final set was extremely close with The stands were full of loyal fans cheering on a score of 10-10, tied, a third of the way through. the home team. "I have a good feeling about this "This is the game where the Seawolves are going game," commented one man with a big red Sea- to come back, I feel it in my bones," said one loyal wolves cap. fan. However, the Bearcats won the last and final The Bearcats had a great defense, which helped set 30-27. them to win the game 3-1 (30-20, 26-30, 30-26, The mighty Seawolves totaled 18 kills in the

30-27). - fourth set. The Seawolves had a fantastic lead with 8-6 but Setter Kate Ruskowski ended the game with a the Bearcats caught up soon enough and eventually high 43 assists and Sweaney lead the Seawolves won the first set 30-20. The Seawolves had a total with a total of 17 kills and 21 digs. Noelle Bay also of 12 kills in the first set. contributed greatly with 12 kills. The Seawolves are The Seawolves came up in the second set with a now 7-10 on the season. Their next home game will final score of 30-26 with one more kill than the last be played against Maine on October 16, 2005 at 1: set, totaling 13 in all. Morgan Sweaney served up 00 PM in the Sports Complex. SPORTS IN BRIEF

Defense Keys Football's 7-3 Road Win Over Albany UAlbany to 102 yards rushing on 42 carries. Men's Soccer Shuts Out 2-0 In a first half marred by miscues, Stony Brook had Albany, N.Y. - Chris Alceus returned a fumble 16 yards the first chance to score when Williams fumbled a Sean Boston, Mass. - Zach Norwood's goal just over for a touchdown in the third quarter to lift Stony Brook to McGinty punt at the Albany 20-yard line. The Seawolves 14 minutes into the contest proved to be the game- a gritty 7-3 road win over UAlbany in a driving rainstorm were able to advance the ball to the 12 but Weeks' 29-yard winner as Stony Brook blanked Boston University Saturday afternoon. The victory improved Stony Brook attempt was also wide right. 2-0 on Wednesday night at Nickerson Field. With the to 2-3 overall, 1-1 in Northeast Conference play while After the missed field goal and with Abany facing a win, the Seawolves improved to 6-2-3 on the season Albany fell to 0-5, 0-2. third-and-long deep in its own territory, the Great Danes' and 1-0-1 in America East play, while the Terriers Trailing 3-0 in the third quarter, the Seawolves drove to Marc Pallozzi executed a beautiful pooch punt that went 57 fell to 3-6-1 and 0-1-1. the Albany 7-yard line and lined up for the game-tying field yards and changed field position. The Great Danes stymied Norwood's goal came just 14:06 into the game as goal. Matt Weeks' 24-yard attempt sailed wide and SB still SB on its next drive and got the ball back at the SB 39-yard he controlled a loose ball at the top of the box and trailed 3-0. On Albany's next drive, Richie Richards forced line. The Great Danes drove to the Seawolves' 8-yard line fired a shot to the left side of the BU keeper to give an UAlbany fumble, knocking the ball from Kenny Wil- before the defense stiffened and forced Albany to attempt SB the 1-0 advantage. liams' grasp near the 20-yard line. Amad scramble ensuied a field goal. Rob Wood delivered the only points of the SB added an insurance goal at the 69:20 mark and Alceus emerged from the pile with the ball and dashed first half when he punched a 25-yard field goal through when Chris Scarpati found Michael Palacio, who 16 yards for the only touchdown of the game. the uprights to give the hosts a 3-0 lead. redirected the pass into the left side of the goal to Hampered by bad field position for most of the second Josh Anderson caught five passes for 62 yards while make it 2-0. half, the Stony Brook defense came up big time and time Dan Michitsch led the Seawolves on defense with 12 EJ Xikis (5-2-1) needed to make just two stops en again, the last time with under a minute to go. Albany had tackles. Mounter had eight tackles and a fumble recovery route to his second shutout of the season. Zach Riffett a 4th-and-5 from the Stony Brook 25 and Mike Mounter to his credit. turned away four shots in the loss for BU. sealed the win by breaking up a Brett Hall pass to end It was Stony Brook's first win at Albany since Novem- the Great Danes threat. The Stony Brook defense limited ber 18, 1995 when the Seawolves posted a 40-21 victory. Courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics.