THfMl E mOBSERVE Bk fordhamobserver.coRm November 17, 2005 Fordham University at Lincoln Center Volume XXIV, Issue 8 Students to protest School of the Americas military institution

Photos Courtesy of Ptiil GutietTez. FCLC V6 Fordham students attended the School of the Americas protest at Fort Benning, Ga. last year. Students are planning to participate in the protest again this year from Nov. 18 to 20. Combat school for soldiers of Latin America was Intelligent design: training ground for alleged massacre of six Jesuits A theological misunderstanding By Emily Genao org. "Over its 59 yeai^Uthe SOA and her teenage daughter were StaffWriter has trained over 60,000 Latin "massacred" fn El'Salva'dor. "A By Natalie Rodriguez American soldiers in counter- U.S. Congressional Task Force Features Editor INTELLIGENT DESIGN: PART 2 Fordham students are gearing insurgency techniques, sniper reported that those responsible up for the protest of the School training, commando and psycho- were trained at the U.S. Army According to Fordham adminis- The Theological Issue with of the Americas (SOA), which logical warfare, military intelli- School ,of the Americas (SOA) tration and professors - bom Jesuit Intelligent Design takes place Nov. 18 - 20 at Fort gence and interrogation tactics. at Ft. Benning, Georgia," ac- and lay - intelligent design is con- Benning, Ga., one of the world's These graduates have consis- cording to the site. tradictory to certain fundamental science." largest military bases. tently used their skills to wage This year, Fordham students, concepts of theology. For William Jaworski, an as- The SOA is a combat training a war against their own people," along with members of the "As a Christian, a Catholic, and sistant professor of philosophy institution for soldiers of Latin the site said. Community Service and Cam- a Jesuit priest -1 believe that there who has studied Catholic matters, America located at Fort Ben- The SOA Watch group be- pus Ministry offices, have been is an eternal God and that in the statements made by the cardinal in ning, according to the School of gan out of an incident where fundraising and preparing to beginning God did create the uni- the article that intelligent design Americas Watch Web site, soaw. six Jesuit priests, a co-worker see STUDENTS PROTEST, pg. 02 verse," said the Rev. Daniel Sul- is evident in the construction of livan, S.J., a Fordham biology plants and animals went too far. professor currently doing entomo- "[A] reason why the Archbishop logical research on insects at the of Vienna's statement was kind of Try dancing a mile in my shoes: University of California in Berk- embarrassing [was that] it marked ley. "However, I do not think it is a departure from what had been Life as a BFA student at Fordham necessary for us to hold that God traditional Catholic doctrine," he By Jen Thompson designed all of the subsequent de- said. Contributing Writer velopments that led to the origin According to the Rev. Robert of life and the evolution of plant R. Grimes, S.J., dean of FCLC, Everything hurts. Reaching to turn off my alarm and animal species over hundreds though, the cardinal was stating a at 7:10 a.m. is a brutal struggle. As I peel myself of millions of years. Such details basic concept in theology. "I think out of bed, my knees and ankles pop and crack so are discovered by science." the fundamental point that the loud, I'm afraid of waking up my roommate. I have While much of the intelligent Cardinal was trying to get at is that trouble walking to the bathroom without limping, design movement has been spear- you can't take scientific evolution and as I brush my teeth with my sore arm, I have no headed by fundamentalist Protes- and use it as the explanation of all idea how I'm going to get through my 8:30 a.m. bal- tants who take the Genesis story reality, including metaphysical re- let class, a gym workout, a Horton class, a modern literally, a July 7 New York Times ality [as intelligent design tries to class and an English night class. But miraculously, Op-Ed piece by the Cardinal do]," said Grimes. I somehow get to the end of the day and I collapse in Christoph Schonborn, archbishop "The Catholic Church accepts my bed, only to start all over again tomorrow. With- of Vienna, prompted Roman Cath- evolution," said Grimes. "That in six months, I'll graduate from the Ailey/Fordham olics to re-examine their views on doesn't mean that the Catholic B.F.A. program and my days of running back and evolution. Church accepts that God doesn't forth from the dance studio to the university class- In the opening paragraphs, have anything to do with cre- Courtesy ol Courtney Giannone room will be over. Schonborn stated, "Evolution in ation." Ailey BFA dancers spend all day, every day dancing. When I imagined college as an inexperienced high the sense of common ancestry The Rev. Martin Hegyi, S.J., schooler, I thought of a big campus with football from Ailey to Fordham, I consciously sacrificed my might be true, but evolution in the the former associate chair of biol- games and frat parties, Instead, I got two high-rise social life. I officially became a grandma. That's neo-Darwinian sense - an unguid- ogy at Rose Hill who retired last buildings with Broadway shows and wine bars. why many of you reading this probably have no clue cd, unplanned process of random semester agreed. "The Catholic Sure, I may have missed oul on free keg beer and who I am. But don't worry, it's not you. It's me. Put- variation and natural selection ~ is Church doesn't have a problem drunk frat boys trying to molest me, but I wouldn't ting on a leotard and pink tights at 8:30 a.m. after a not. Any system of thought that with evolution as such, so long as it trade these years at Fordham for anything. I will say, night of El Aztcca's margaritas, Cosmo's martinis, denies or seeks to explain away docs not militnntly exclude divine however, that in order to maintain balance between or Lincoln Park's dollar drafts is not recommended. the overwhelming evidence for intervention," he said. "No scicn- my mind and body while bouncing back and forth seo DANCE A MILE in FEATURES, pp. 10 design in biology is ideology, not sao INTELLIGENT DESIGN, pg. 04 02 NEWS I November 17,2005 I THE OBSERVER fordhamobserver.com End of life' issues discussed at Lincoln Center America, spoke first and discussed God, each life has infinite value. recognize how bioethics affects the By Christina Shanahan the Catholic approach to ethics. She "The value of life is powerful and families and lives of others. INSIDE Staff Writer said that Cathohc ethics come from generally decisive for Judaism," Astrid O'Brien, associate profes- Fordham University hosted the a faith tradition, which includes the Mackler said- "Saving a life justi- sor of philosophy at FCLC and act- THE OBSERVER 13th annual Nostra Aetate dia- practice of care for the poor, sick fies virtually any action that would ing director of the peace and justice logue on Nov. 3 in Pope Audito- and vulnerable." otherwise be prohibited." certificate program, attended the rium to discuss "Care at the End of Cahill noted that the Catholic Regarding end of life issues, Nostra Aetate dialogue. O'Brien Life: Who Should Get What and social tradition, which emphasizes Mackler made the distinction be- said that she believed both speak- BUSH Why?" the common good of the people, tween Orthodox and more liberal ers were knowledgeable about The event featured speakers has not been very well integrated members of the faith. The Ortho- the issue and well-prepared for Lisa Sowle Cahill, professor of with Catholic Jjioethics, but the. in- dox belief is that life should be sus- the event. She also noted that in- MAKES theology at Boston College and tegration has improved recently. tained for every possible moment. dividuals have a duty to influence Rabbi Aaron Mackler, associate "Even though the common good Many others, however, believe that political policies regarding end of professor of theology at Duquesne tradition is often marginal to bio- the moments at the end of a life life care. A GOOD University. Cahill and Mackler ethics, in recent years—in the are an extension of dying, and any "This has political implications," discussed Catholic and Jewish per- 1990s and later—that has started factors that delay a natural death O'Brien said. "If I am to be an eth- spectives on bioethics and the mo- to change," said Cahill. "In the should be removed. ical human being, I am not to have CHOICE rality of end of life decisions. The United states in 1992, the bishops Like Cahill, Mackler said that one set of values for my personal event was open to the public and wrote a pastoral letter that said everyone in society must be pro- life and another set for the political drew a crowd of scholars, faculty that all people have the right to vided with the needed health care, sphere." Opinions, Pg. 5 members and students. health care and we need to ensure a requirement of Jewish law. As David Rider, FCLC '08, said that "Nostra Aetate," Latin for "in access for all." a society, citizens need to make the speakers clarified common mis- our time," refers to the declaration Cahill summarized her views on sure that each person has access understandings about Catholicism. made by the Second Vatican Coun- Catholic bioethics by stating that it to basic care, he said. "The Catholic Church teach- cil about the relationship between is important to remember that in- During a question and answer es that you have to find middle CAR CHEF the Catholic Church and non-Chris- dividual needs and actions cannot session at the end of the dialogue, ground between preserving life at tian religions. Last month marked be separated from social policy. Cahill and Mackler answered all cost, that would be one extreme, the 40th anniversary of the signing For this reason, universal access questions about universal health- and treating life as disposable, the TALKS of the Nostra Aetate decree. to health care is a necessity. Cahill care, hospice care and issues of other extreme," Rider said. The evening began with a brief said it is important to focus on car- race and class in the treatment of Rider also said -he thought the introduction by moderator John ing for each person in a way that is the terminally ill. speakers successfully dispelled FOOD Healy, director emeritus of the best for that individual. After the program, whe'n asked the image of ignorant fundamen- Archbishop Hughes Institute at Following Cahill's presenta- how end-of-life care is relevant talists portrayed in the media. He Fordham. Healy emphasized that tion of Catholic views on end of to Fordham students, Cahill re- was struck by how articulate and Features, Pg. 9 members of the Catholic and Jew- life issues, Mackler, the associate sponded, "On a personal level, philosophical Cahill and Mackler ish faiths are at a point where they director of Duquesne's graduate everyone has illness and death in were in their presentations. can learn from each other's teach- Health Care fethics program, gave their family." Rider reflected, "These people ings and practices, an account of the Jewish teachings On a larger scale, Cahill said that showed that you can really be a Cahill, former president of the on bioethics. Mackler said since it is important for young people to person of faith and be highly in- FORMER Catholic Theological Society of humans are created in the image of take an interest in social policy and tellectual at the same time."* CBS VP Students protest School of the Americas

CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE DEMBO travel Fort Benning to protest the SOA institution. Claire Gauntner, FCLC '06, DISCUSSES who is involved in the fundrais- ing efforts for the trip, said she found out about the SOA protest MURROW after she saw signs in the halls posted by the Campus Ministry and Community Service offices. ERA "I am attending the protest to help raise awareness of the SOA and the actions of the school's — plus — graduates," Gauntner said. "I don't think it is out of line to say that the majority of Ameri- STUDENTS cans are unaware of the school's existence. People need to know about this school. People need GET 'LOST' to know that our tax dollars arc supporting it. And those who Arts, Pg. 12 run the school need to know that they are not welcome here any longer." Fundraising efforts at Fordham have included bake sales and

raffles. There'was also a movie Photos Courtesy of Phil Gutierrez, FCLC '06 TEN-GALLON night featuring "Romero," the Thousands of people, including Fordham students, head to Fort Benning, Ga. with signs to protest SOA each year. story of Oscar Romero who was assassinated by an SOA gradu- weekend of the protest, including GIRLS' ate while he was conducting nonviolence trainings, caucuses, Fordham professor's mass. film showings, a concert and the bike is stolen Literary, Pg. 16 Megan Minturn, FCLC '07, rally. There will also be a memo- CAMPUS S who has been actively involved rial service on Nov. 20. MON., Nov. 7 FILES in the preparation process, said "Each year at this time, more -Sometime between 1:30 p.m. that the trip's organizers also than 10,000 people gather at the and 8:30 p.m., a Fordham pro- supervisor responded and had held a "die-in" on Nov. 14, gates of Ft. Benning to memori- fessor's bike was stolen from the banned student leave Mc- FORDHAM where they passed out "infor- alize those who have died at the the bike rack in front of the Mahon Hall, Carroll said. mational sheets as well as infor- hands of soldiers trained at this Lowcnstein building, according mation on how to contact con- school -- as well as to take action to John Carroll, director of se- TUES.,NOV. 8 BASKETBALL gress people in order to express in opposition to this training and curity at Fordham. The bike has -A student left his laptop in disapproval of the SOA." the U.S. foreign policy it repre- not been returned, he said. the Law School Library be- In addition, on Nov. 16, the day sents," the site explained. tween 9:25 a.m. and 11:10 PREVIEW before the protestors departed, The SOA Watch Web site has -Around 7:30 p.m., a student a.m. while he attended class, there was a vigil at FCLC to re- a lot more information regard- tried to sign in a guest, who was according to Carroll. When the member victims of violence. ing the protest weekend and a banned student, to McMnhon student returned, his laptop was Sports, Pg. 20 There is n lot planned for the how people can get involved, • Hall, Carroll said. The security missing, security said. • fordhamobserver.com THE OBSERVER I November 17,2005 I NEWS 03 Diploma ceremony is still an issue at FCLC Multicultural education By Diana Schioppi ing held at Rose Hill. Grimes. "There really only are Staff Writer Claudia Weinstock, FCLC '06, four other venues in Manhat- hits Fordham said, "I guess graduating at Rose tan for the proper* size," he said. By Lillian Polanco senting less than 2 percent of As seniors walk toward the po- Hill isn't a huge issue for me be- "The problem is all of these ven- Copy Editor the entire student population. dium at Rose Hill to receive their cause I've been'going up there ues are extremely popular." Longarino, however, empha- diplomas in May, they embark on for classes since sophomore year. In 1998, the university was Fordham began events for sized that International Educa- a tradition upheld by Fordham for But I do like that all the Fordham able to get a venue at City Center, the sixth annual International tion Week "is not targeted to in- years. For the past three years, schools graduate together on the but Grimes said the trouble with Education Week on Nov. 14. ternational students, but also to FCLC has held their diploma largest and first campus." Wein- that venue was that most of the The events have included a multi- U.S. [students] to study abroad." ceremony at Martyr's Lawn on stock said, "Ideally, I'd like the seats were in the balcony, where cultural dance and food show spon- According to Ronald Mendez- the Rose Hill campus. For most, large, all-encompassing ceremo- people in the balcony were not sored by the International Students Clark, director of the Internation- this had been a beautiful experi- ny at Rose Hill with the diploma able to see the graduates. Many Association, study abroad and glob- al and Study Abroad Programs, ence to end their final moments ceremony- at Lincoln Center, but people were unhappy with the al exchange panels and much more. there are currently 94 Fordham at Fordham University. But ques- it's not feasible. I think a party is ceremony at City Center for that They were scheduled t hroughout the students studying abroad, and he tions still arise as to why Lincoln a great way to combine the unity reason, said Grimes. entire week at the Rose Hill, Lincoln is expecting that number to nearly Center's diploma ceremony is of the entire Fordham community "Another consideration to take Center and Marymount campuses. double for the spring semester. held at Rose Hill and not its own with the closeness of the Lincoln into account is the fact that over In an effort to encourage inter- This year's study abroad enroll- home campus in Manhattan. Center undergrad community." half the class was attending the national education and global ex- ment showed an overall increase The Rev. Robert R. Grimes, Deana Burke, FCLC '06, said, commencement already at Rose change, the U.S. Department of in comparison to last year's. S.J., dean of FCLC, said, "One "I think the fact that the diploma Hill," said Grimes. It seemed to State and the U.S. Department of Mendez-Clark hopes that In- has to understand the structure ceremony is at Rose Hill is very make sense then to have the di- Education introduced Interna- ternational Education Week will of graduation. There is one uni- discouraging. If Fordham wants ploma ceremony right after the tional Education week in 2000. bring "awareness about the num- versity commencement ceremo- to establish Lincoln Center as a commencement like most of the Last year, schools from over 100 ber of international students doing ny and that's held at Rose Hill. legitimate and viable entity, it schools of Fordham University, countries and across the 50 U.S. degree work at Fordham and the That is an outside event where needs to do more to distinguish said Grimes. states held events commemorat- significant interest our own stu- a guest speaker speaks, the hon- it." She said, "It invalidates our "It made sense to us to unite ing International Education Week. dents have to bring to their edu- orary degrees are given out and experience at Lincoln Center. I the ceremony all into one. It also According to Salvatore Longa- cational experience at Fordham everyone's degree is awarded." came to college here, not to Rose gives students the idea that they rino,1 director of the Office of In- an international component." Grimes said the date of the Hill, and I want to be honored are graduating from a univer- ternational Students, this will be The New York Times reported ceremony is the date in which here amongst my peers." sity," said Grimes. "On a pretty Fordham's first time recognizing that foreign student enrollment one officially graduates from Grimes said that for a number day it's gorgeous, it's an arche- International Education Week. He in the U.S. declined by about 1 Fordham University. "Each of of years, FCLC students had typal graduation ceremony. It's a hopes that the events will "raise percent for this academic year, the schools separates out for a their diploma ceremony at Avery very impressive ceremony. The our institution's consciousness in addition to last year's decline diploma ceremony and that's the Fisher Hall in Lincoln Center for bottom line is" I'm not sure there regarding internationalization." of 2.4 percent, which" was the way it has always been since this the Performing Arts. But Grimes is any other choice." "International Education Week first decline in over 30 years. college was founded," Grimes said there were years the univer- Grimes said another benefit of 2005 is a time ... to reflect about The number of U.S. students said. sity could not get Avery Fisher having the ceremony at Rose Hill America's place in the world and studying abroad, however, has According to reports, in the Hall, such as in 1998. "We don't is being able to have an unlimit- to assess whether we are preparing been steadily increasing with more past there were issues about the own Avery Fisher Hall and we ed number of guests. "You have our students for success in a glob- than 191,000 reported last year, ceremony: Grimes said that from have to rent it," he said. "In 1998 this real formal ceremony with al environment," said Margaret an increase of about 8.5 percent. 1970 to 1985, when the first it was just not available. In 1994, the university commencement Spellings, secretary of education, The Office of International graduating class came out, stu- it was not available and it was and then you go off on your own in a written statement. "I hope stu- Students forwarded an e-mail to dents asked.if they could attend held in Alice Tully Hall." Be- to the diploma ceremony and it dents and teachers alike will have the Fordham community con- the university commencement. cause of the size of Alice Tully makes the ceremony much less the opportunity to participate in taining the dates and locations Student outcry arose because Hall, however, there was a limit formal,, much more relaxed," an internationally enriching expe- for each scheduled event. For they were denied their request on the number of tickets and the Grimes said. "There has been a rience during Nous 14-18, 2005." more information, visit fordham. and told they would have their number of guests, said Grimes. very nice tone to it." Fordham currently has 140 edu/ois or stop by the Office for own, said Grimes. Those stu- In 2002, Avery Fisher Hall told Grimes said he hasn't heard international students enrolled International Students located at dents had their diploma ceremo- FCLC that it was the last year it any complaints about the issue in all three campuses, repre- 33 West 60th St. in room 306.B ny on the Plaza at Lincoln Cen- would be available to the school, and that he has only heard grad- ter, said Grimes. said Grimes. uates say how nice their gradua- Even today, there are mixed In 1998, officials went through tion was. "I think Fordham has METRO It is not yet known exactly how reactions among FCLC seniors a long process to find a new one of the nicest graduation cer- -As of Nov. 14, the NYPD be- long the entire restoration process about the diploma ceremony be- venue for the ceremony, said emonies right now," he said. • gan using a new high-tech ex- will take. plosive detection machine. The Global Outreach receives national honor device, called the Sabre 2000, is INTERNATIONAL able to detect TNT and -hi an unexpected vis- By Laura Di Orio partments and offices within the with GO for three years. fertilizer. it to Iraq on Nov. News Editor Fordham community, has sent Leib said that the success of 12, UN Secre- students on numerous trips over GO comes from the people who -Mayor Mi- tary General Fordham University's Global the years. They have worked on work so hard to run it. "Global chael Bloom- Kofi Annan Outreach (GO) program has agricultural and construction Outreach and all those who berg announced urged the na- been servicing communities at projects in small villages, taught participate in it by being mem- on Nov. 12 that tion to rec- home and overseas since its in- English in a Thai primary school bers of the board, going on for- he will not be oncile their ception in 1988. This year, GO and traveled to a Navajo reser- eign and domestic projects, or enforcing the religious and was recognized as one of the na- vation in Utah. through donations to our fund- proposed "con- ethnic differ- tion's most exemplary campus For most GO members, these raisers, deserve many congratu- gestion pricing," ences. Annan ministry programs at the Nov. experiences have been enrich- lations," she said. ' where commuters had not been to 13 meeting of the U.S. Con- ing and eye-opening. "The trips As for the future of GO, Kra- would pay for access the country since ference" of Catholic Bishops in themselves... introduce students vatz said he would like to see to certain parts of Manhat- the March 2003. U.S. Washington, D.C. to the often harsh realities of so- further expansion of the pro- tan during peak times. Secretary of State Condoleezza While GO received the same cial injustice in our own country gram, including more alumni Rice also visited Iraq on Nov. 11. award in 2002, Michael Kra- and on every continent," said projects, similar GO experi- -The 267 American Airlines vatz, GO coordinator, said this Rory Mulligan, FCLC '06, GO ences for graduate students and Flight 587 victims were remem- -French authorities enacted an year's honor is distinct because co-president who has been in- faculty, and collaboration with bered on Nov. 12 in Queens. The unprecedented curfew in Lyon for it marks the 20th anniversary of volved with GO since his fresh- deans and faculty to develop re- day marked the four-year anniver- Nov. 12 and Nov. 13. The restric- the U.S. Bishops Pastoral letter men year. "[This program] has lated course offerings. sary of the tragedy. tion came after 16 days of rioting on Campus Ministry, and Ford- provided me with the most chal- "Global Outreach has grown and tensions in an effort to pre- ham's GO has been invited back lenging and heartbreaking expe- from four projects offered our vent the violence from spreading as one of seven top programs to riences of my life and instilled first year to the 27 projects NATIONAL to Paris. The cause of the uproar have received the award in the a deep sense of commitment to we will be offering this year," -Federal prosecutors, may take is said to be racial tension, unem- last six years. awareness and social action in Kravatz said. "I think that at a case against Southern Illinois ployment and lack of opportunity. Kravatz said that the "GO ex- me." the heart of GO you'll find University where several scholar- perience formed and founded on Students involved with GO are great partnership with other ships are offered for women and -North Korea is standing by a vision of spirituality, commu- very proud of this year's honor students, , offices and depart- minority students, saying such re- its previous demand for, aid and nity, culture and social justice and of the accomplishments GO ments and an incredible ex- strictions arc discriminatory. a security guarantee in exchange offers our students an alternative has made over the years. ample of institutional synergy for disarmament or shutting to a culture that is often materi- "I am so pleased that GO is where the whole is definitely -The Army Corp of Engineers down a plutonium-producing alistic, superficial and empty." finally receiving the recognition more than the sum of its parts. will work to stabilize unsafe ar- nuclear reactor. Vice Foreign The student-run organization, it deserves," said Rachel Leib, This really is Fordham's award eas of the levees in New Orleans Minister Kim Gye made the along with help from other de- FCLC '06, who has been active just as much as it is GO'S." • before another hurricane season. annpuncement on Nov. 12.B 04 NEWS I November 17,2005 I THE OBSERVER fordhamobserver.com Intelligent design USG wraps up fall semester and CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE looks toward future tist can prove that divine intervention cannot COMING NEXT ISSUE: PART 3 occur...it's outside the realm of science." Christopher Rodgers, dean of students, Jills According to Jaworski, "People that sup- The Social Issue with pose that somehow there's an issue or com- Intelligent Design in as temporary club adviser petition between creation and evolution are By Matt Conlin get things in order, but only if it's going to in- just confused. They either don't understand that," said Tueth. So scientists don't neces- Contributing Writer crease the quality of the clubs. If they're going what science is doing or they don't under- sarily mean that there is no rhyme or reason to do cut backs on the clubs, then it's kind of stand fundamental theology." behind how the world came to be, but that Midterms are over and Thanksgiving break is a waste." "The notion of creation is most funda- ' it wasn't an inevitable event - it could have just around the comer. Before you know it, the As for upcoming events in the near future, mentally the notion of God's act of willing gone another way. fell 2005 semester will be over. As the spring Giacona mentioned that USG will host its an- that something should be," said Jaworski. He illustrated his point with the hypothet- semester draws near, many students want to nual Holiday Tree Lighting on the Plaza on That goes for anyone of faith, including ical scenario that someone chooses to use know what clubs are up to. What has FCLC's Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. The event will include car- Jews, Christians and Muslims. more blue paint than green on an art piece. United Student Government (USG) been do- ols and hot chocolate. The misunderstanding when it comes to "You chose it, so it wasn't like it was just ing so far this year, and what do they have in The following day will be part two of the creationism and science revolves around the this random blind occurrence; it just wasn't store? Sodexho food-tasting event from 12 p.m. to 2 word "create," or "bara" in Hebrew, accord- this necessary event. You didn't have to do As the representing body of FCLC students, p.m. Only a few spaces remain, so interested ing to Jaworski. "It's not like the word 'cre- it that way," said Tueth. USG has a lot going on. According to the Lin- students should signup in the Office of Student ate' in English...the Hebrew word is used Tueth pointed to a 20th century Jesuit pa- coln Center USG constitution, "The purpose of • Activities (room 408). only with God. Creation is God's sole act. It leontologist, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, SJ. the USG is to provide a voice for student con- Also, Ihe Winter Ball, tentatively planned for is God's act of willing," said Jaworski. "[Chardin] believed firmly in evolution, but cerns in the University Community and a gov- February, is under the direction of USG Trea- God willing something to be, however, that evolution is heading towards something erning mechanism for the solution of student sure Gillian Sloane, FCLC '06, who hopes to doesn't necessarily exclude the possibility and is directed by God," he said. "I for one problems, while ensuring proper and equal book the event at Tavern on the Green with a of evolution, said Jaworski, who pointed find him completely faithful to everything representation for all students." possible ticket price of $40 per person. out that science examines how something the Christian message says, while as far as While USG has made numerous fundrais- USG will also be gaining Dean of Students empirically came to have the features and I can understand it, he is a total adherent to ing efforts so far this year and has helped with Christopher Rodgers as new interim advsier. form it has, not why it exists. evolutionary theory." other clubs' events, such as the Commuting Rodgers replaces outgoing Director of Student According to Jaworski, "at the heart of this Chardin was a proponent of theistic evolu- Student Association's coffee breaks, there are a Activities Jennifer Mussi, who will be moving misunderstanding" is the view that creation tion, rather than intelligent design, because few main priorities on USG's list for the spring to a new position at Rose Hill. can explain why a plant or animal has the while he saw God's influence in the world, semester. Rodgers seems confident in USG's abilities features that it does. "That's not creation in he believed in science's ability to explain "First, USG wants to address the issue of and said, "I have been very impressed with the the kind of standard sense that we're talking the complexities of organisms, according to student involvement in USG,,as well as other ambition and plans of USG's executive board about in revealed religion," said Jaworski. Tueth. Intelligent design denies evolutionary clubs on campus," said Anthony Giacona, and general membership this year, but the test of The Rev. Michael Tueth, S.J., an associ- theory's ability to do that. FCLC '08, USG secretary. every student organization is whether they pur- ate professor of Communication and Media Grimes said the mixing of science and USG President Danielle Pierce, FCLC '08, sue their goals with vigor. Progress takes hard Studies, also pointed out a misunderstand- theology that intelligent design attempts is is enthused about USG's recent progress, but work. From what I have seen so far, the USG is ing over the scientific word "random." problematic. "Intelligent design is saying believes that student participation is essential putting in the effort to get things done." "Random means...in scientific and math- here's the metaphysical reality; now let's get because "without student participation, USG For students who wish to voice their opinion ematical terms, there are so many possibili- some science to back it up," said Grimes. does not know what the student body wants." or check up on what USG is up to, they can at- ties and there's no reason why this one oc- "The Catholic Church would basically say, As for non-USG students, some seem to be tend weekly open USG meetings at 12:30 p.m. curred and another one didn't. That doesn't well no, science isn't going to be able to all for what USG is doing. Nikki Cummiskey, on Thursdays. Locations vary, so check the Web mean that somebody might not have chosen back up the metaphysical reality, sorry." • FCLC '09, said, "I think it is good that they site, www.fordham.edu/USGLC for details. • WE'RE LOOKING FOR A FEW EXCEPTIONAL > ' ?

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THE OBSERVER Editorial: OUR OPINION 113 West 60th Street Room 408 Graduating at Rose Hill should not be a big deal New York, New York 10023 Since the 2002-2003 academic year, a good num- ter, they should graduate at Lincoln Center. Well, (212)636-6015 ber of seniors enrolled in Fordham College at Lin- here's some breaking—if not obvious —news. Fax:(212)636-7047 coln Center have complained, whined and moaned The Lincoln Center Diploma Ceremony was not Editor in Chief Layout Editor about the location of Commencement and the Lin- held at Fordham's Lincoln Center campus. Sure, coln Center Diploma Ceremony. The College at there was a reception afterwards on the Plaza, but Anthony Hazell Grace Martinez Lincoln Center, which traditionally handed out di- the distribution of diplomas — perhaps the most Managing Editor Photo Editor plomas at Avery Fisher Hall, a neighbor to Ford- special part of a graduation ceremony — never ac- Joe DeLessio Russell Martonis ham's Manhattan campus, was forced to move its tually took place at Fordham Lincoln Center. Yes, ceremony to the university's Rose Hill campus in Avery Fisher Hall is very close by, but how many Advertising Manager Copy Editors May 2003 because of scheduling conflicts with Av- classes did FCLC students take there? Students Elizabeth Lebron Josephine Keo ery Fisher Hall as well as other alternate venues in have walked by it countless times, but how many Lillian Polanco Manhattan. The decision seems to have become per- times have they actually been inside it over the last News Editors JaneTuv manent and some seniors have a gone as far as not four years? Does it really connect with a majority Monique Oirnan attending graduation in protest of the decision. It's of Lincoln Center students' college experience? Laura Di Orio Assistant Editors time, though, for everyone to realize that Fordham Finally, when did Rose Hill become off-limits David Graver (Arts & Culture) is one school, no matter the number of colleges to Lincoln Center students? When it comes to Opinions Editors Adam Kaufman (Literary) and campuses that belong to it. Moreover, hold- cheering on the Rams, using the Walsh Library, Ray Dademo Jennie Nau (Sports) ing ceremonies at Rose Hill just makes sense. having a wider selection of courses, going to free Sarah Vaghari Joel Perez (Sports) Besides the obvious amount of extra space (and college concerts, and being part of a traditional Joe Davidson (Layout) therefore, extra room for family members) that college campus, the gates of Rose Hill have al- Features Editors Martyr's Lawn offers for an FCLC Diploma Cer- ways been open to Lincoln Center students, just Natalie Rodriguez Faculty Adviser emony, the Lincoln Center Diploma Ceremony as the doors to Lincoln Center have always been Or. Elizabeth Stone is now held on the same day that Commencement, open to the Bronx students taking the 30-min- which has always been at Rose Hill, officially takes ute Ram Van ride to see what college life in the Arts & Culture Editor Faculty Graphics Adviser place. While students from Fordham College at city is like. Many Lincoln Center students hold Enrique Ollero Kala Pierson Rose Hill and the College of Business Administra- a misguided opinion that "Rose Hill is not our Faculty Polling Unit Adviser tion happily received their diplomas immediately campus." Whether or not Rose Hill is "your Editor after sitting through long, drawn-out speeches campus" depends on how much you availed Betsy Walters Dr. Patrick Moynihan from university official and guest speakers, Lin- yourself to its resources over the last four years. Sports Editor coln Center students — already dressed in gradu- It's no big secret that Lincoln Center and Rose ation attire — had to wait another 24 hours to of- Jennifer Mammana Laura Backstrom Hill are all part of one Fordham University. Of ficially graduate because of the logistics involved course, there are differences between Lincoln Center Circulation Manager with doing j>art of their graduation ceremony and Rose Hill, just as there is a difference between John Mclaughlin in the Bronx and the second part in Manhattan. what you call a house and a home. You might call Students at the Upper West Side campus have also' one campus your house, but Fordham is your home. The Student Voice of Fordham University at Lincoln Center said that after four years of studying at Lincoln Cen- Rose Hill just happens to be the big backyard. • Published on Thursdays during the academic year Printed by Expedl Printing, Brooklyn, N.Y For contact Information visit fordhamobserver.com -The Vagina Monologues stupid Policies Public Notice: No part of The Observer may be reprinted or reproduced without the SEND YOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR expressed written consent of The Observer editorial board.

i 1 CORRECTION __. .; ;• \_ •-•.-;...;. ,"•"''•.;.•>• •-v5 'v--i'~i ' [email protected] In the Nov. 10 edition of The Observer,'Jason iiorris ^was incor- rectly identified as an assitant professor of biology and chair of Rose Hill vs. Lincoln Center the natural science department The chair of the department is, in fact, Joan Roberts. . • .. ," , What gets my blood boiling ; Letters: Your Opinion An editorial An open about sports!?! letter to .BJT WE'RE Dear Editorial Board, Fordham 0* opTloN5 ofeN I'm sorry, maybe that tear in my eye is fogging up my vision, University but did I really see an editorial about sports ["Rams paid tribute "Fordham University: The Je- to Mara in the best possible way," suit University of New York." The Observer, Nov. 3, 2005]? In Those words greet me every The Observer? I never thought I'd time I log on to the university see the day. I would have loved to website. And yet on reflection, see the look on [Observer Faculty I am forced to ask, "Just how Adviser] Dr. [Elizabeth] Stone's Catholic is my university?" face while that vote was going on If that tagline wasn't floating as she always used to say sports around on the website, would was the "black hole" of the paper I even know? Fordham, you're and surely she must now feel the failing in your mission to nur- Observer has lost all credibility. ture and guide the Christians Joking aside though, kudos to who come here hoping to be Letters to the Editor, Opinions articles, and Editorial policies the staff for the editorial. If there fulfilled. Solution? Give us the • Letters to the Editor should be typed and sent to The Observer, Fordham University at Lincoln Center, ever was* to be a sports editorial truth.What you have to do is 113 West 60th Street,'Room 408, New York, NY 10023, or e-mailed to [email protected]. Length I'm glad its subject was Mr. Mara, look to the example of the late, should not exceed 200 words. All letters must be signed and include contact information, official titles, as classy and distinguised an great John Paul, whose death and year of graduation (if applicable) for verification. If submitters fail to include this information, the alumni as Fordham has and a man saw the convergence of thou- editorial board will do so at its own discretion. The Observer has the right to withhold any submissions without whom the NFL would not sands of young adults on the from publication and will not consider more than two letters from the same individual on one topic. The be what it is today. Nice job! city of Rome. Observer reserves the right to edit all letters and submissions for content, clarity and length. Fordham has a right—no—an • Opinions articles and commentaries represent the view of their authors. These articles arc in no way —W« Gurrteri, FCLC '05 obligation to reach out to the a reflection of the views held by the editorial board of The Observer or Fordham University. Sports editor, 2002-2004 thousands of students who grace • The Editorial is the opinion held by a majority of The Observer's editorial board. The editorial is in soo LETTERS pp. OG no way a reflection of the views held by Fordham University. 06 OPINIONS I November 17,20051 THE OBSERVER fordhamobserver.com We must know if Alitd is evenhanded

If anyone missed it, President Bush dressed up as a president for Halloween. As though it were the climax of a po- litical Michael Myers flick, Bush announced on the scariest day' of the year the nomi- nation of Samuel A. Alito Jr. of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals to the Su- preme Court of the GERASIMOS United States. Now, MANOLATOS the rest of America is wondering wheth- er this was a trick or a treat. Many perceived the nomination as another "Bring it on!" presidential mo- ment—a comment first aimed at Al-Qa- eda "evildoers" in 2001, but now aimed at the political left. Much of the hoopla is centered on the legalization of abor- tion in 1973s Roe vs. Wade, a perennial hot-button issue, and the possibility of it being overturned with Alito's confirma- tion. Many point to his decision in Casey vs. Planned Parenthood, a case in which he upheld a law that required spouses to Chuck Kennedy/KRT inform their husbands if they were hav- President Bush introduces Judge Samuel A. Alito Jr., of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, as Associate Justice to the Supreme Court of the U.S. at the White ing an abortion. But, while this case has House, Monday, Oct. 31,2005. something to do about abortion, it cer- tainly does not elucidate the judge's in- High Court. Alito's nomination as the tives have taken the high road (presum- thing we need in our time, when Ameri- clination about abortion rights in general. successor to Sandra Day O'Connor—the ably because of Alito's religious back- can politics and society seems as divided And, if the plan is to lay out a smorgas- Supreme Court's "swing" vote—is too ground and conservative proclivities), ~ as ever, is a nominee who escapes ques- bord of other potential abortion cases for important to simply waste on arguments disregarding the quality and focusing on tioning or manages to convince a judicial Alito to discuss during his hearings, we that will undoubtedly slow the con- the quantity of the nominee's judicial ex- appointment panel that issues which shed will be hitting wide of the mark. While firmation process. In fact, these types perience. "If he is not qualified to serve light on a judge's partiality are not of ut- the issue is of significance, the confir- of confrontations, where .the Congress on the Supreme Court, then no conser- most importance. As Roger 'Verbal' Kint, mation process is not the time to argue relegates itself to arguing that "he said vative is qualified," wrote the National played brilliantly by Kevin Spacey in the validity of abortion's existence, as this" and "he did that" years ago, dis- Review's Mark, Levin, pointing to Alito's "The Usual Suspects," said, "T.he great- many pro-choiGe activists have chosen tracts Americans from what is really at 15-year judicial record. While Alito's est trick the Devil ever pulled was con- to do. It's a time to make sure that the stake here: the nominee's evenhanded- qualifications and credentials speak for vincing the world he didn't exist." Simi- nominee is someone who is capable of ness, the impartiality of the Supreme themselves, it would be beneficial and, larly, the greatest trick Alito can pull is making rational, dispassionate and intel- Court and the notion of the Constitution quite frankly, more becoming 'of con- passing off his biases as judicial restraint. ligent decisions about these issues while as a living, ever-changing entity. We gressmen if they asked the toughj perti- With Alito's nomination, the United interpreting the laws of the Constitution. saw this during John Roberts' hearings nent questions they were elected to ask. States and its Congress face a quan- Although examining his record would where Roberts simply sidestepped po- Moreover, if Alito can be described as dary of monumental proportions: Who provide a glimpse into his judicial incli- tentially incriminating, questions. Con- someone who has conservative inclina- exactly is Samuel Alito and what does nations,, requiring Alito to expound fur- sequently,. Americans were left with a tions, as Levin said, additional inquiries he stand for? Will he be a reputable ther on previous decisions, does not say greater knowledge of his film prefer- should be made regarding his partiality judge and arbitrator? Will he interpret anything, of value at least, about the de- ences rather than his judicial philosophy. on issues that will undoubtedly affect ev- the Constitution fairly and justly? The cisions he'd be expected to make in the Conversely, Republicans and conserva- ery corner of the United States. The last Devil, so it goes, is. in the details. • Letters: Your Opinion Where has the women's movement gone? CONTINUED FROM pg. 05 the Church honestly wonder In her article for the New York where he argues that human 1960s feminist, but she doesn't its halls. Our very presence con- why so many individuals aban- Times, "What's a Modern Girl to nature is not dictated by social have much of a choice. Evolu- firms that, we are prepared to don faith during the formative Do?" Maureen Dowd berates both or cultural environments, but tion dictates thatmen and women make an intellectual search, that years of college education? the 1960s feminist and the mod- merely by the animalistic drive must procreate, and to do this, we hunger for something that Fordham, you've abandoned ern woman. She goes through a to reproduce. Of course, society women must be what men cannot can't be found working at the us; alone, Orthodox Christians Goldilocks-type scenario saying and culture play large roles in help but want—subservient. Still, Starbucks down the street. In risk becoming isolated, defen- that the '60s feminist overcom- influencing behavior, but Wright if she were driven to do so, edu- case it's news to you, Fordham, sive or worse, hostile to the pensated states that those very human de- cation gives the modern woman students are searching—and very world we wish to serve, for her' lack velopments take a backseat to an option of emancipating herself when they find someone who a world that is increasingly re- of feminine instinct. The only fundamental from biology. will offer them something great- sistant to our beloved values. power, while difference between most animals The historic battle between er, something true, something Guide us, help us, but most im- claiming that and us, is that in our world, the men and women is frustratingly, radical, they will listen. When portantly, give us the Eucharist, today, wom- Woman is the one who must look though simply, broken down to you're not willing to talk, we'll the sacraments, the rosary. Give en complete- eye-catching. biology. Men will always want turn to that which is available, us a sacred Mass, where we can ly ignore it. Thus, as she blames the modern to copulate with as many people namely, a culture fraught with be nourished and empowered. However, I girl for "dropping the ball" that as possible (in theory to maximize immorality, psychobabble and Kum Bay Ah may give us a sen- WENDY CONN think mod- feminists carried, Dowd highly their chances of procreation), New Age gnosticism, because timental feeling inside, but it is ern women underestimates her younger coun- and, in our world, women might at least those people are willing not the stuff of which saints and have it "just right." terparts. The modern woman has respond to the same drive by cul- to engage.us. martyrs are made. Give us the Balancing the biological in- developed a middle-ground she tivating their allure in order to Do you wonder why your faith, pure and unadulterated. stinct to raise a family with the feels comfortable with. Yes, an achieve conception. chapels are so often empty of Start talking, Fordham, we're social pressure to remain an in- education at Yale may be wasted Although I agree that women the very students you vowed listening. dependent entity is a challeng- on a career as a soccer mom, or face a more challenging social and to serve?- It's because we want ing role to meet, but women are with a part-time career as an in- biological struggle, as long as they to hear something meaningful, —Tyrett Northcutt, FCLC '08 keeping their equilibrium. Al- terior decorator, but as long as have access to education, the re- challenging, and engaging; in- though Dowd lists a number of they are armed with an education, acceptance of femininity will not stead we get the very stuff we reasons why the modern woman, women will not be helpless with- turn women into "domestic ro- could find on the self-help shelf cannot succeed in that task—in- out men. bots, lasering their legs and waxing' of the Barnes and Noble book- Send your cluding man's ever-present taste The progression of the modern their floors—or vice versa—and store. Do you ever talk about for the subservient girl—I can- woman is that she can gnin her desperately seeking a new Betty contraception, sexual morality, tetters to the editor to not help but shrug at the com- independence through education Fricdan." Do I deny that the situ- abortion, the obligations of a plaints and point to biology, but still choose domesticity for ation is frustrating? No, but I'm faithful Catholic to attend Mass [email protected] I am a subscriber to the theory the same reasons that men choose sorry Ms. Dowd; at the end of the on Sundays and Holy Days, or compiled by Robert Wright in bachelordom. Sure, a woman day, a modern girl's gotta do what the need for Confession? Cnn his book, "The Moral Animal," may be regressing in terms of (he she's programmed to do. • ford hamobserver.com THE OBSERVER I November 17,20051 OPINIONS 07 Bernanke's nomination is a good move by President Bush

President George W. Bush made financial community. His good a great decision in nominating Ben grades prompted Bush to nominate S. Bemanke as the 14th Federal him to his Economic Council earlier Reserve chair-. this year. According to The New SAMUEL WONG man on Oct. York Times, Bush's selection was 25, 2005. If to "draw him closer to the White confirmed this month, current Fed House to see if they [the Bush ad- Chairman Alan Greenspan will ministration] felt comfortable about hand his sword over to Bemanke naming him" to the Fed. Ever since to fight inflation on Feb. 1, 2006, the president's nomination, the mar- the first Federal Open Market Com- kets speculated that Bemanke could mittee (FOMC) in 2006. Bemanke be one of the three candidates for has some big shoes to fill next year, the Fed stewardship. And the an- but his expertise in macroeconom- nouncement had a good ring to in- ics will definitely come in handy. vestors' ears; even I cheered along The impressive decision boosted" after I saw it scrolling across Times the financial markets, except for Square! I think his nonpartisan ide- bonds on the longer end of the yield ology (as shown during his tenure curve (10-year and 30-year Trea- as a Fed governor) reassured Wall sury notes). U.S. Treasuries plum- Street, though Glenn Hubbard and meted, fearing the new leadership Martin Feldstein would have been will target inflation more fiercely great candidates, too. In addition, and uncertain over the transition people are comforted by Bernanke's from a powerful Greenspan era. nomination speech in his commit- Chuck Kennedy/KHT ment "to maintain continuity with President Bush nominates Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers Ben Bemanke (center) to succeed Alan Greenspan (left) as Overnight, markets in Asia and chairman of the Federal Reserve in Washington D.C., Oct 24,2005. Europe jumped; most of the rise the policies and policy strategies came from two particular foreign established during the Greenspan will be more certain of the Fed's the second FOMC in March 2006. expect Bernanke to continue hiking stock indexes: the Nikkei-225 of Ja- years." I'll take his word for it. movements through Bernanke's 011 prices have settled into the rates to stem off inflation, which is pan and the FTSE-100 in London. During his 18 years as the Fed less cryptic language. And even a $60/barrel range and might even a plus if the economy is growing. The dollar rebounded from its lows chairman, Greenspan journeyed college undergraduate can under- travel to $100, according to Gold- We'll have to wait and see about that. through two stock market crashes against the euro and yen earlier in stand now! Both Greenspan and man Sachs predictions. Yes, it is On the international level, Beman- and two recessions. In between, the day. Overall, experts, politi- Bemanke favor Fed transparency. a gloomy outlook. The FOMC's ke will face the twin deficits and the the United States enjoyed the cians and markets across the board During Bernanke's confirmation 12 rate hikes to four percent might burning China. Fiscal policy alone longest economic expansion in support Bernanke's nomination as hearing in 2002, he noted that the not be enough. It is his goal to will not curb the twin deficits totally its history. Therefore, Bemanke a potential successor to Greenspan. Fed could do more on building pump the Fed funds rate higher and without much action, this glut has some big shoes to fill, but I Bemanke would be an excellent transparency, and he also outlined without hurting the economy. In can potentially stimulate a financial think he is capable to succeed replacement for Greenspan because his differences with Greenspan on addition, Bemanke, like.Greens- crisis. On the issue of the Chinese Greenspan. However, one flaw he is extremely qualified. He was a inflation targeting. Bemanke ad- pan, will not burst any bubbles yuan, will Bernanke pressure China might hover over Bemanke —the former professor and chairperson of vocates inflation targeting, which and that can be a problem. I do to widen the yuan's band against use of language, Greenspan had the economics department at Princ- can spark' Congressional debates. not support this "anti-bubble" theo- the U.S. dollar? In spite of this, I clear policies, but it was always eton University and was an author I think Bemanke won't act on this ry. Like the tech bust in 2000, the presume Bernanke will rely on em- obfuscated by his use of language, of many works, which included issue until his leadership is firm. current housing bubble can cause pirical evidence and precedents in even during the semi-annual writings on the origins of the. Great However, if he touches the issue, deflation in the U.S. Even worse, implementing his policies. Congress Humphrey-Hawkins to Congress. Depression. He is an expert on Congress might intervene on mon-. the credit spreads on bond yields will not sway him. Bemanke has a Greenspan once said, "If I turn monetary policy and monetary eco- etary policy. It is almost never are ever so close. Will this flat- lot on his plate, and his hawkish take out to be particularly clear, you've nomics. Hence, he was part of the good to allow politicians to pen- tened/inverted curve create a stagfla- on inflation targeting like the Eu- probably misunderstood what I've Federal Reserve Board of Gover- etrate the infrastructure of the Fed tion or recession? These are poten- ropean Central Bank (ECB) might said." This might not be the case nors in 2002 and then joined Presi- and economy. Monetary policy is tial factors that Bemanke must face have to be set aside in the near term. for the nominee. Plain language dent Bush's White House Council of flexible under Greenspan's tenure, from a downturn on the dollar and Despite my pessimism, Bemanke can adversely affect the markets Economic Advisers. The Fed needs .and it should remain the same. the economy. (Not a good start for has all the credentials to become a if any speculation is leaked into this leadership, as Greenspan has set The Fed currently monitors infla- a Fed Chairman, I think.) However, great central banker. He might have public. I haven't heard much the precedent during his tenure on tion via the Personal Consumption I think Bernanke has an upper hand to work on his language a bit, but his of Bernanke's speeches, but it bringing the institution to a new level. Expenditures (PCE) and keeps a on those issues since he is assum- goal in building a more transparent will definitely be'a difficult job two-year inflation target. I pre- During Bernanke's tenure as one ing power in a growing economy, as Fed arid continuing the Greenspan for him to avoid plain language. sume Bemanke will do the same. of the Fed Governors, he became opposed to Greenspan's experience prosperity are definitely pluses. I On the other hand, the markets His real test will come during more outspoken and visible to the with the 1987 stock market crash. I have high hopes for Bemanke. • The MTA uses money surplus to benefit the chosen few On Oct. 27, the Metropolitan Transporta- Yay. And what extremely generous gift will tion Authority (MTA) decided by a 12-2 vote Long Islanders receive? "It fails to address the to give holiday discounts from the end of Long Island Rail Road's falling ridership and Thanksgiving weekend the serious challenges confronting the MTA All ON through New Year's Day in 2006 and beyond," said state Senator Dean due to a money surplus. Skelos to the MTA board. Just like most NYC The MTA has roughly $1 weekday commuters, LIRR and Metro-North billion in surplus—one customers will not benefit much from the billion! But instead of us- MTA's holiday gift bag. Instead, they will re- ing the money for some ceive a 10-trip bonus pass. However, the pass sort of largely beneficial is only good for off-peak rides, meaning most ROBERT ERRERA project like keeping the of these customers, specifically those who ride subways clean, the MTA the train solely to and from work, will hardly seems to think it would go to better use have the opportunity to use the pass. It is al- PATCUOWL by mildly satisfying tourists who main- most as if they'd received no discount at all. SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING CALL MTA.PO ly purchase MetroCards on weekends. "We worked out a package which rewards all Subway riders in the five boroughs are of those who ride our system," said the MTA entitled to pay half fare on any weekend be- chairman, Peter Kalikow. "It wasn't quite per- Drenl Nycz/The Observer The MTA's holiday discounts don't have much to offer the majority of commuters. tween Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. fect, I'll probably admit that, but I think it was The same will apply to bus riders in the bor- very nice and I am proud of the board for giv- subways arc filthy! 1 hesitate to even lean train that runs on time every day. It's terrible to oughs and Long Island. The problem is that ing this holiday present to all of our custom- against a wall—what with the putrid stains get on a dingy train with a urine smell only to unless you work or travel often on weekends, ers." You're right, Pete. It wasn't perfect at all. of forgotten substances spread throughout find out it's skipping your stop for a reason you this discount will not be of much use to you. If the MTA has so much extra money (prob- the subway system. All the MTA seems to don't even know. Then the Public Announce- For those of us who use monthly or week- ably from gypping us on our fare), how come do—in an attempt to make the station look ment system comes on and tells you exactly ly ride passes, the only way we can ben- the tnie colors of a subway station have never clean—is to every so often paint over the dirt. what to do to get where you want to be—except efit from the discount is to purchase a new been seen in my lifetime? Those green pillars The money would be well-spent if it went you can't understand a word of it and you end monthly or weekly card at an MTA booth iit the Union Square station should be a lot toward maintenance and cleanliness. There arc up in another, possibly more disgusting station using cash. These cards arc only valid at the more vivid and the concrclc floors should be too many subway tracks in NYC that arc full of than before. What we don't need is a month end of the year and only allow riders one a much lighter gray. 1 know it's a lot to ask, garbage. All of that trash, often laying in stag- and a half of inadequate discounts. What we free extra day for weekly ride passes and but perhaps the MTA could spend sonic of nant puddles, breeds bacteria and is probably don't need arc bonus rides we might not even four free extra days for monthly ride passes. the money surplus on a cleaning crew. The u health hnzurd. All I'm asking for is a clean use. The money's better spent on a mop. • 08 ADVERTISEMENTS | November 17,2005 | THE OBSERVER fordhamobserver>com

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Civil Debate in American Poli- r cause it "weakens our ability A demonizing attack might ap- tics," is a new book that tack- to deliberate in the most inter- pear to be against one individ- les political issues everywhere esting and creative ways for ual but in reality it links many from Sept. 11, to the Clinton the purpose of improving the other persons and their politi- impeachment. Authored by quality of our lives," accord- cal philosophies by association. Thomas De Luca, associate ing to De Luca. He explained De Luca pointed out that de- professor of political science, that while demonization prob- monization could come not along with his long-time col- ably cannot be eliminated, it just from the right, but also league John Buell, this book can and should be lessened. from the left or even from the argues that the demonization of Political science major Sta- middle. Referring to President political opponents is a strong cey Trimmer, FCLC '08, thinks Bush, he said, "Liberals attack temptation in modern Ameri- that demonization takes place him and when those attacks are can politics, and maybe in hu- more and more each election what we would consider to be man nature itself. The tone in year, but, unlike De Luca, does 'demonizing', they implicate the 2004 election and the mud- not see the point in attempt- everyone who liberals perceive slinging this November in the ing to control it. "The ways to be something like Bush." race for governor of New Jer- politics work will evolve in its sey seem to support this theory. Political science major Ali own way and we can only hope The idea for this bpok started Musa, FCLC '08, said that in that voters see the mudslinging during the Clinton impeach- his opinion, "There are not too Observer File Photo and demoiiization for what it is The turbulent events of the past fewyear s inspired Thomas De Luca, associate professor of political ment, when politics got uglier many [voters] out there who and not let it majorly influence science, to write a book on the ugly side of politics. than usual. Then the attacks want to talk about the issues, or their decisions," said Trimmer. on Sept. 11, the demoniza- primarily about the issues. Poli- tion of Americans by the ter- The first of the two sec- ticians won't complain about grounded their attacks or con- was led into war." Illicitly con- rorists and vice-versa, and tions in the book discusses the education level of their con- sidered the consequences of necting the war on terrorism the war in Iraq occurred. how these attacks often claim stituency as long as they're get- them and the harm they can do. with the war in Iraq, and casting It seems as if you've either the opponent is of very bad ting a fair cut of the majority." In the second part of his opponents of the latter as also been with the administration character, while also implying De Luca, however, emphasiz- book, De Luca discusses cur- opposing the former, is one way in its view of how to harldle that people who side with the es that there is an important dif- rent events. He attempts, for demonization has been used the war on terrorism or you've person, being demonized are ference between demonization example, to disentangle harsh in recent American politics. been against the administra- similarly morally bankrupt. De and the kind of strong, even but fair arguments surrounding In regards, to De Luca's ex- tion. There's been no real Luca referred to the example harsh debate that may be nec- the war on terrorism and the pectations of the book, he said, middle ground to stand on and of the Clinton impeachment. essary in democracy. "For us, war in Iraq from efforts by both "I would love if people would that's what inspired De" Luca. "Those who attacked. Clin- demonization implies that the side's to demonize the issue. find a way to look at themselves "It was one thing after the ton, attacked him personally for attack is extremely harsh and De Luca referred to when sup- as modern Americans and to other in which events occurred who he was, but he also became often involves issues of char- porters of the Iraq war went out see in our heritage both the* that seemed to sometimes jus- a stand in for a certain aspect acter," he said, "and also that of their way to paint opponents positive things that help us pro- tify...harsh ways of talking of the 60 V said De Luca. The it isn't sufficiently grounded of that war as opponents of the mote certain kinds of tolerance about politics," said De Luca. attack was against more than in evidence so that the attack war on terrorism, thereby ef- and self criticism, but also see By demonization, Deluca and just one man; it was against is an effort to, unfairly and in fectively questioning their pa- what in our heritage promotes Buell mean two things: that po- all who were perceived by his an extremely harsh way, bring triotism. De Luca emphasizes, a closing down of appreciation litical opponents are portrayed opponents to think or act like down someone or some belief." "I don't mean there is anything of difference.!' That is why he as having "immoral, or evil qual- him, regardless of their actual One of De Luca's main points wrong with taking out Saddam says in the book that it is his ities" and that such accusations personal beliefs and behavior. is that people who do this de- Hussein, but what I'm talking own political culture to which are made "without sufficient If Clinton was a "liar" and monizing y have not properly about is the way this country he owes his greatest debt. • What it's like having long-term relationships in a short-term city

By Amy Calvo each other: he likes to drive, I like to ride; he stantly a new love interest to impress, yet no I crave. Short term couples can't share Contributing Writer likes to make a mess and I like to clean. He one to bum around at home with. There's no the things that I can with my boyfriend. I appreciates my love of comic books, and I ap- real sense of compromise because in purpose- can drag him to Macy's for a full day of When I was twelve, I was hanging out at preciate his love of Disney World. We have the fully short relationships, the main goal is per- holiday shopping in exchange for home- my best friend's house and I saw her neigh- same goals. We share the same values. We both sonal satisfaction instead of mutual pleasure. made sauce; I have a built-in bag carrier bor walk outside his front door sporting bright like kids. It just works. But here in New York, Speaking of mutual pleasure, it's and he has a built-in personal cook. We red boxer shorts. He threw the trash in the engrossed in a culture where un- subtle important to note that a long-term relation- take yearly vacations together, and we can, glared at us, and walked back inside. Be- references to dating and sex are ship doesn't necessarily mean that don't end up crying, screaming or throw- ing the good old fashioned Connecticut girl posted in every shop window, your sex life is decreased. On ing things. He knows to order my salad I am, I was completely horrified. Little did I our relationship becomes the contrary, I have one of without tomatoes and cucumbers, and I know that ten years later, Boxer Shorts Boy more difficult to justify. the best sex lives out of know to turn on the Travel Channel for would be taking out my trash. Needless to say, The urban cul- my circle of friends. him while I take my shower. When I'm my horror at his boxers has also decreased. ture of this city is a A long term relation- sick, I have someone to bring me soup, Sophomore year, Boxer Shorts Boy wonderful learning ship means that sex ginger ale, and copious amounts of Advil; stopped me, grabbed my shoulders and environment, but can be on demand. I don't have to worry about troubling my told me that he loved me. I thought it over is unfortunately Half an hour of free roommates, or worse, trekking out into for about ten seconds and decided to give antagonistic to time can turn into the cold for a midnight CVS run. For me, him a chance. Almost six years later, we're relationships like half an hour of fun. New York is a very wonderful but very still together and very happy. Are you jeal- mine. At home, Because we know stressful place. I need someone to ground ous? Possibly. But more likely than not, you most of our friends each other so well, me, and to remind me of what is really think that I am some sort of freak of nature. simply accept that we we can abandon all the important. With my boyfriend, I always have someone to count on, no matter how I've had a lot of questions about my rela- come as a pair. In fact, pretenses that come with stressful the outside environment gets. tionship. I have been asked if it's a religious many of our friends are in casual dating and just jump There will be no surprises when we get commitment. (It's not.) I have been asked if long-term relationships them- in the sack. Knowing each married; he knows that I bleach every- we are secretly married. (We're not.) I have selves. On the contrary, most of other for so long has also gotten thing that can be bleached, and I know even been asked if the sex is good. (Read on.,.) the New Yorkers that I have met have been rid of a lot of inhibition, which has plenty that he never puts his underwear in the Along with the incessant questions, everyone surprised at the longevity of our relationship. of benefits that shall remain.., unstated. hamper, But more importantly, we both has an opinion on our relationship. My Italian Here, young urbanitcs meet casually over Certainly, short-term relationships have know our relationship is right for us, I grandmother makes hers known quite often, apple martinis, spend a night or two together Iheir highlights. Meeting new people can wouldn't trade all the apple martinis in usually at an "appropriate" time like Christ- and never sec each other again. While I don't be exciting, and it keeps your social cal- the world for my mun, I may not fit into mas dinner. Believe it or not — and this may pass judgment on this lifestyle, it's simply not endar fashionably full. Yet, it seems to me the conventional New York dating scene, be a shock — we arc two people who simply for me. The idcu of dating a new person every thnl the urban trend to date around doesn't but my relationship works for me.B enjoy each others' company. We compliment week seems like too much work, There's con- build the sort of emotional foundation that 10 FEATURES | November 17,2005 | THE OBSERVER fordhamobserver.com How to lose that Thanksgiving weight the healthy way By Lauren Dollard Staff Writer

With Halloween just passed, and the holi- day season around the comer, one thing on the minds of students is how to stay healthy and in shape over the next few months. There are many different activities and ways to keep active even though it's cold outside. Some activities are even meant for cold weather!

#1-MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DAILY ROUTINE Develop a habit of avoiding shortcuts. Instead of parking you car right next to the door, try parking down the street, or at the Russell Mattonis/The Observer back of the parking lot. If you happen to live Ask a local gym member or representative to show you how to use the equipment and leam something new while making a friend. on the fifth floor of McMahon Hall, try tak- ing the stairs instead of the elevator. Every- acquires over the holidays," he said. Try or so I rationalize, and I take classes at my heart. "Cross country skiing, snowboard- day activities like these help burn calories taking a class at your local YMCA, or just gym because I'll get more out of weight ing, and other activities like those are great and get you moving. "One of our goals here doing a video at home in your living room. training and cardio classes than doing it on ways to stay in shape," said Boodth. Not a at BeActive New York State is to get people "I actually have an aerobics video, and my own," said Amanda Vega, FCLC '08. fan of sport-like activity? How about just active in their daily routines. It's a good way whenever I have a random hour or so I like Whether it's the gym here in McMahon shoveling the sidewalk for your parents and to lose the calories," said Justin Boodth, a to put it on to do the workout. It makes me Hall or the neighborhood one at home, it neighbors after a snowstorm? You'll burn representative from the organization. feel great, and motivates me for my day," never hurts to get on the treadmill. some calories while getting in your good said Aislinn Hernandez, FCLC '08. If you feel a little embarrassed or awkward deed of the day. #2-WALK AWAY THAT LUNCH BREAK about taking on a new piece of equipment, Boodth said it is recommended that peo- #4-JOIN AN INTRAMURAL don't fret. According to Boodth, "There are #7- ANTS IN YOUR PANTS? ple walk for 30 minutes a day. "If some- Sports are always a great way to stay in experts at the. gym who can always help Boodth said it's proven that people who one walks 10 minutes in the morning, 10 shape and to keep the.pounds off. Here at out." So ask one of the personnel to show cannot sit still are always burning more minutes on their lunch break, and another Lincoln Center, there is a soccer club that you the ropes. If your trainer happens to be calories than those who stay in one posi- 10 minutes in the evening, they cover the plays other teams in the city. Get involved attractive, more power to you - use that as tion all day. So while you're enjoying that 30 that's recommended," said Boodth. So in order to get your heart rate up - along an incentive to get toned up. Romance has Thanksgiving stuffing, try keeping your instead of sitting in the break room at work, with your competitive spirit. "I don't think blossomed in stranger places. leg moving under the table. Sure, it might get up and walk around. Or instead of tak- of playing as exercising, so much as just bother Aunt Susan, but then she can be the ing a cab home from your favorite bar at playing a game," said Nina Sundsten, #6-DON'T LET THE COLD WEATHER one to complain about the potatoes going night, take the walk. Sure, it might be cold, FCLC '08 and-a member of the team. KEEP YOU INSIDE right to her thighs. but that might be worth burning off those As the weather gets colder, people tend extra calories. ' #5-GET TO THE GYM to.stay inside rather than venture out. What If none of these suggestions appeal to The most obvious way to keep in shape people don't always take the time to real- you,' head over to your local gym or surf #3-TRY AN AEROBIC WORKOUT * over the holidays and to keep the pounds ize is that there are many winter activities the web to sites such' as nysphysicalactiv- Aerobic activity is another thing Boodth off is to make the trip to the local gym. "I that can help keep Thanksgiving dinner ity.org, where you can find more informa- recommends. "It helps burn off the fat one go to the gym to counter all the food I eat, from going straight to your thighs - and tion on how to.stay healthy and fit. • Dance a mile in my shoes

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Jen Thompson, pictured above, spends her days grooving with international dance experts.

CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE and England keep things interesting with their Try doing pirouettes or lateral-T turns with blunt, broken English comments: "Ah Jennifer, a hangover, and then you'll understand my se- you are work hard and looks very good, eh, but, Clinilabs needs volunteers like you to participate nior-citizen social behavior. uh, how do you say.. .we need smaller back So maybe I haven't integrated well into Ford- here [patting my butt], no?" And my favorite ham society, but the B.F. A. senior class has be- comment, wisely stated by Japanese modem in a research study of ah investigational medication come a close-knit group over the past four years teacher, Kazuko Hirubayashi: "We must work - once we got past the initial freshman fear and more harder. Halloween was a last week, but competitive fronts. I have learned as much from butts still look a scary." Imagine having your for insomnia in people who have generalized watching them grow and struggle as I have from professor say that to you before your mid-term reading any textbook. I know what determina- exam. anxiety disorder. If you are 18-64 years of age tion looks like because I've seen it in their faces. Now, if your ideas about dancers presently I know what joy looks like because I've seen it consist of pink tutus and sparkling tiaras, then in their bodies. Aw, now I'm getting sentimental you must to come to a B.F.A. show. We roll on and in good health, CALL NOW or. visit our and sappy about leaving them in the spring! the floor, spin on bare feet, move to live drum- Besides learning from my friends, the teachers , beats, and hurl ourselves into the air. And you'll website. Study involves 8 visits to our office at both institutions have given me truckloads of even get to see us in our underwear. Seriously. knowledge (but they aren't nearly as fun to go to So from now on, when you get into the el- S!^^^^ happy hour with). Some of the teachers at Ailey evator with someone who's face is beet red, over a period of 4 months. know just what to say to inspire you on the days who has sweat dripping down their face, who's you don't want to move. All it takes is a power- hair is a hot mess, and who's outfit consists of ful "YES DANCERS!" from legendary Horton sweatpants and a hooded sweatshirt, you no lon- teacher Milton Myers and you'll be jumping and ger have to wonder "What the hell happened to www.clinilabs.net turning like there's no tomorrow. And the inter- this kid?" You'll know what the dancers know national teachers from Japan, Argentina, France, -Ailey happened. • 212-994-456? fordhamobserver.com THE OBSERVER | November 17,2005 I FEATURES 11 Talking food, Fordham and life with a Lowenstein Cafe chef By Daisy Mui of the worst qualities about the job? Contributing Writer This job has provided nothing but He has probably cooked your good things for me. It's wonderful food more than once, he has prob- to come in everyday and cook for ably even given you extra fries or thousands of my children [Laughs]. macaroni and cheese, but have you ever stopped and pondered who this THE OBSERVER: Are there nice and generous man is? And certain students or faculty mem- could this chef actually be enjoying bers that stands out to you that his job, knowing he is feeding starv- ,you remember their food orders? ing students, saving future hopefuls from the ever embarrassing stomach There are certain people whom growl during lecture? His name is I can distinctively remember, but Henderson Gaskin and he's the chef serving so many people everyday, you're most likely to see at the Low- it's hard to remember who eats enstein Cafe when your stomach what Every student stands out starts to rumble between the hours of to me, and I treat each and every four and eight in the early evening. one of them with the same respect

THE OBSERVER: HOW long THE OBSERVER. What's have you worked in the food ser- the most bizarre food re- vice department at Fordham? quest you've ever gotten?

I've been cooking here at Students here have been very Fordham for the last 13 years. easy to please. They usually stick with what's on the menu. I THE OBSERVER: What's thank the students for not mak- the best thing about this job and ing my job hard or difficult what do you like most about it? THE OBSERVER: Have Lowenstein Cafe chef Henderson Gaskin, pictured above, has served up food for over a decade's worth of FCLC students. Definitely all the traveling I get to you ever had trouble comply- do here. Throughout the years, So- ing with a student's request? never3 returned that kind of atti- [Laughs] I'm not sick of mak- ing. Plus, all the traveling has dexho has given me the opportunity tude back. I treat each and every ing the same things over and made it extra special as well. to1 travel to many different places, There are about 4000 students in student with courtesy and respect over again, because we'give stu- and that has been very satisfying. this school, and it's hard to please dents something different ev- THE OBSERVER: What's the each and every one of them. There THE OBSERVER: What's eryday. We try to be different most satisfying part about this job? THE OBSERVER: Can you name are some who may not be so nice, but the most popular food request? some of the places you've trav- I would say 90 percent of the time THE OBSERVER: DO The most satisfying part is the eled, and what do you do mere? every one seems to be content when Chicken is by far the most popu- you eat half the stuff you of- fact that I get to prepare everything I serve them. It is part of my job. lar choice. People order chicken ten cook here at Fordham? beforehand Once my shift starts, I I've, been--to a lot of places in Eu-. They see me in this uniform and it is more than anything. Pasta is know what's being served and how rope, like France, Belgium, Russia, my duty to help serve them. If a stu-, also another popular choice. Stu- I like to eat a lot of the vegeta- I'm going to serve it because it was and Italy, just to name a few. On. dent asks me tohel p get them a drink, | dents can eat pasta all day long bles here. Either the salads "or the I [and jother staff members] who most occasions, and it's usually I can't say no, that is not my job. or all the time, but we [the food cooked vegetables we often lay out prepared the dinner menu. Since during the summer periods, that I staff] like to change the menu, and at the salad bar or the hot food bar. I love to cook, doing this has been work on Maritime cruise ships. It's THE OBSERVER: Has anyone make it more interesting and give able to fulfill one of my passions. one of Sodexho's accounts and be- ever given you trouble before? the students more of a selection. THE OBSERVER: In general, are ing an employee of Sodexho, it has you happy to be here at Fordham? THEOBSERVER: Canyouseeyour- allowed me to travel to all these No one has ever given me trou- THE OBSERVER: Are selfworidnghereforthenext 13years? countries cooking on their ships. ble, but sometimes you get one you sick of making the .same Qf course. I love to cook, and or two people who aren't so nice over and over again? to be able to cook for other peo- If they keep on paving me, of THE OBSERVER: What are some and are rude sometimes, but I've ple has been extremely reward- course! • Tips on writing that last-minute ten page final term paper for class By Vicky Bukhover minute. The important thing is to not give StaffWriter up and to keep your motivation high. Try thinking of ways you will reward yourself The semester is coming to an end and after your done writing this dreadful paper. "With all of the technological access processors have now- students are starting to feel the workload Outline all of your work before you a-days to check if you plagiarized, you must want to fail if piling on. The thought of starting to write start typing away. You want to make you 're going to use someo'ne else's work in your paper," that final 10 pager can give students the sure that your paper has a focus and that - Daniela Vlacich, FCLC '08. chills. Most have experienced the stress- you aren't handing in scattered thoughts. ful situation of sitting in front of their Anne Hoffman, professor of English, computer and staring at a blank screen. said "A good paper poses a question and The assignment is due tomorrow and you puts forward a thesis that offers a re- have nothing written except your name, sponse to that question. The writer should son and strategize and are therefore ca- get all your amazing ideas down on pa- date, and class. Your heart is beating identify an audience for the paper," pable of writing a paper. In other words, per, you have all sorts of typos that are fast, your palms are sweating, and your Know youraudience. "Thinking of the if you have a functioning brain there sure to drive any professor crazy. In a thoughts are racing a mile per minute. class as the audience can help the writer should be no excuse for plagiarism. Even sense, handing in a paper full of typos is The truth is that this situation is all too to figure out what needs to be said by if you find yourself pressed for time, it is disrespectful to your professor and shows familiar for college students. Unless stu- way of introduction, and how much de- always better to hand in authentic work that you didn't care enough to make this dents start their work early, it is inevita- tail should be included in making specific rather than recycle someone else's. "With small effort in their class. Sometimes you ble that they will find themselves pulling points," points out Hoffman. Your paper all of the technological access processors may miss mistakes in your own writing. their hair the night before the due date. will indefinitely be better if you have a have now-a-days to check if you plagia- In that case it may help to have a friend or If you are one of those students who strong sense of who you are writing for. rized, you must want to fail if you're go- fellow student to double-check your work. wait until the last minute to start your Avoid being redundant at all costs. ing to use someone else's work in your "Editing is really important and can work, though, don't get discouraged. Professors don't want to spend time paper," says Daniela Vlacich, FCLC '08. make or break your paper. Your profes- Kathy Braver, FCLC '07, noted, "If you reading superfluous information when If a professor catches that you've pla- sor is going to have much more respect wait until the last minute, you can still do they are already reading numerous pa- giarized you will not only fail the class for you as a writer if you hand in a piece well if your have all your information and pers on the same topic. Bring some- but you will also have a letter in your of work that is grammatically correct," research handy and if you are ready to thing fresh to the table and you are file stating you've plagiarized. Ulti- says Victoria Tovstashy, FCLC '06. stay up all night and work on this paper." sure to be rewarded. Being concise and mately you are only cheating your- Finally, it is important to remember to Here are a few tips which may help last precise is what will land you that fabu- self if you hand someone else work, so not give up. Even though you have waited minute crammer's write a cohesive paper. lous grade you've been longing for. use your brain and hand in something to the last minute to start your assignment Be prepared to pull an all-nighter and Never plagiarize or else you will fail. authentic that you can be proud of. you are still capable of receiving a high get no sleep. Make sure you have plenty Why take someone else's ideas when you Don't forget to edit your work. This is grade. Remember, your professor doesn't of caffeine around to keep your body and can come up with your own? Obviously crucial, especially for those last minute have to know you waited until last minute mind stimulated. It's no one's fault but if you are enrolled in a university you are papers. Sometimes, in the heat of the mo- to start your paper. Even if you're pressed your own that you've waited until the last on some level competent enough to rca- ment, when you arc typing and trying to fortimcyourpapercanstill be fabulous. • 12 November 17,2005 ARTS & CULTURE THE OBSERVER Fordham students love getting 'Lost' as ABC drama heats up

Art Streiber/ ABC What is so captivating about one of tv's most popular shows?

By Kristen Jefferson "Castaway" meets "Canterbury while dropping breadcrumbs to most dangerous and obscure of about to the open the hatch. Staff Writer Tales," than say, "Gilligan's bring viewers back next week. activities in attempts to explore Season two started off with a While this fall's primetime Island" meets "Survivor," be- And viewers like it this way; it is the island and keep everyone bang in September, by answer- line up introduced a new wave cause of intense character de- the element of the unknown that and everything safe, especially ing some questions raised at the of sci-fi based mystery shows velopment through the use of keeps them well, lost. "Th'at's their pasts. As they struggled to finale while also creating new to network TV like NBC's "Sur- flashbacks. The show is written the fun of the show," said Di- survive the obvious difficulties dilemmas. Viewers saw what face," and the WB's "Supernat- with slow pacing that clarifies ego Tovar, FCLC '07, who got of being trapped on island with was in the mysterious hatch in ural" ABC was first out of the storylines throughout the season into the sho\v over the summer bare minimum necessities, the the ground but now agonize as gate last season, premiering its rather than the episode, so there by watching the reruns. "It secrets of the island become ap- Jack, Kate, and Locke try to mystery drama, "Lost." Four is a lot of viewers who do not leaves you hanging...anything parent to the survivors through figure out what to do with what episodes and six Emmy awards know about the survivors them- and everything is possible." the appearance of an unknown is inside. While Walt's fate is into its second season, the mys- selves and island they have in- Last season laid the ground creature stalking them in the still in question after his kid- teries surrounding the survi- habited. "I like the fact that we work for suspense. Viewers jungle, a group of unknown napping, the fates of Sawyer, vors of Oceanic Air Flight 815 don't know the characters," said were introduced to the charac- people called "The Others" Jin and Michael become appar- and their new island home are Kadier Carter, FCLC '08, who ters and their potential roles by and the infamous hatch, among ent and it does not look good. starting to unfold and Fordham has been watching the show their actions both on the island other things. The season ended Along with the development of "Lost" fans are tuning in to get since it premiered. "It makes the and from flashbacks of their with Sawyer, Jin, Michael and ongoing storyline, viewers are the next piece of the puzzle, call- show interesting, not dragged former lives to put things into Walt sailing off from the island introduced to new characters ing "Lost" their appointment TV out and boring like soap operas." perspective. Locke, Kate and on a makeshift raft to find help and attempt to figure out what Ian Quinlan, FCLC '09, de- Each Wednesday night episode Jack emerged as the group's in- while on back on the island, role they play in the thickening scribed the show as more unlocks more of the mystery formal leaders, engaging in the Jack, Kate and Locke were see LOST pg. 13 Prof. Dembo, former CBS VP, reflects on Murrow years and movie

By Enrique Ollero "He was an American legend," Arts & Culture Editor Dembo said of Murrow. "I once made a speech," Dembo said, Joseph T. Dembo, professor "and in the audience was Janet, of Communication and Media his wife. [After the speech] studies at FCLC gave a lecture she said, "I'm not sure I knew on Nov. 9th during which he dis- better than all of you," Dembo cussed "Good Night, and Good said referring to the fact that Luck," a film about the journal- Murrow was so integrated in istic endeavors of late CBS doc- American culture. He was a umentary news reporter Edward popular interviewer in his day, R. Murrow, a man who Dembo and his show, "Person to Per- knew personally. Dembo joined son," was one of the most pop- CBS in 1960 after eight years ular shows on television. "It with NBC News as a writer-re- was a force at my house with porter-producer. He is one of the my mother and father," Dembo originators of the all-news radio remembered. "When 'Person format for CBS. During his 28 to Person' was on I was not years at CBS, he was a CBS allowed to speak. The phone News correspondent, executive wasn't answered." producer on the television net- When asked about.the accura- work, and Rome bureau chief. cy of the film, Dembo replied, He was Acting President of Na- "I found it totally, accurate. The tional Public Radio and served only thing I could complain on the NPR Board of Directors nbout, if you twisted my arm, for three years. Dembo joined is that a key player was left !hc faculty of Fordham Univer- out...Frank Stanton, President sity as a Professor in 1988 and of CBS at the time." According

Courtesy ol Warner Independent Pictures leaches a class at FCLC called to Dembo, Stanton was a loyal David Strathairn plays broadcast news legend, Edward R. Murrow, In 'Good Night, and Good Luck' "The Murrow Years." sne. Dsmbo pg. 13 fordharnqb5erver.com THE OBSERVER I November 17,2005 | ARTS & CULTURE 13 MTVU Woodie Awards cater to the college audience By/Beth Levin Contributing Writer "There still is rock 'n roll," proclaimed music legend and former Velvet Underground frontman, Lou Reed, to an au- dience of upcoming MTV stars and their college-aged fans at the start of the first liye MTVU Woodie Awards on Nov. 2 at the Roseland Ballroom. The MTVU Woodie Awards is the only music award ceremony that is voted by and created only for college students. The Woodie Awards themselves were hand- made by artists from New School University, and many college students were involved in the show. An international college student presented an award along with the frontman of Ok Go, and Fordham Univer- sity's own acappella group—the Satin Dolls—performed a sec- tion of each song up for the Woodie of the Year. The night proved to be a success, col- lege students the opportunity to get involved in work with those they admire and, perhaps, even change the music world. Following Reed's surprise in- troduction, "Capote" star, Philip Seymore Hoffman, introduced the next act, The Go! Team. The girls in the band danced in a cheerleader-like spirit and re- petitively chanted "go team go!" in a very jumpy, catchy song. Next to perform was Matisyahu, a nominee for the Left Field and Breaking, Woodje Award. As he Getty lmJDes-UTVU t came out on stage, the presence Death Cab for Cutie accepts the award for Best Video at MTVU's 2nd annual Woodie Awards of the great amount of Orthodox Jews in the audience was finally Romance. The award ceremo* City Soundtrack. College-aged alive and well within our world this is what the rest of the world clarified. Matisyahu Miller is a ny ended with a lovely perfor- students are way ahead of the of music that sometimes seems will be listening to soon enough. Hasidic Jew, and he sings ac- mance by winner, Death Cab game when it comes to music— to be too overwhelmed by pre- Other winners included Me- companied by his band in a new for Cutie, who sang two of their it's our specialty. From indie to packaged pop stars and rappers withoutyou for the Left Field genre known as "Hasidic Reg- singles: "Soul Meets Body" pop-punk to rap, we know what who drown their songs in pro- Woodie; Death Cab for Cutie's gae." Surprisingly, his music, and "Title & Registration." the next big thing will be, so, fanities. However, thjs new kind "Title & Registration" for Best while half sung in Hebrew, was MTVU has declared itself as naturally, MTVU has come to of rock may not exactly be like Video-Live Action; Gorjllaz's very well received among the the place musicians go before us for help. Since online servic-. the mellow, raw sounds of The "Feel Good Inc." for Best Vid- Orthodox and non-Orthodox they reach MTV, and have given es such as MySpace, Facebook, Velvet Underground, for it make eo-Animated; U2's DATA: Debt alike. Subsequent performers in- college students the job of pick- Limewire, and music blogs are take the form of a Hasidic reggae AIDS Trade Africa for The cluded nominee Saul Williams, ing which artists rise to that level so vastly popular among college singer or an indie band lament- Good Woodie; Fall Out Boy for and rap group Little Brother. of fame. Some of these college students in today's internet-fo- ing about how the glove com- the Road Woodie; Muse for the Other presenters included the students may even be ahead of cused world, it makes sense that partment should have a different International Woodie; Green newest member of SNL and two MTVU when it comes to up-and- we are so familiar with new mu- name. This music that will soon Day for the Alumni Woodie; and members of Coheed & Cambria, coming bands; many are already sic—even more so than MTV. take over MTV and the airwaves The Afters' "Beautiful Love" last year's Woodie of the Year familiar with those bands up for It is also no surprise that this may now seem unconventional for the Streaming Woodie. winner; they gave the award for the best "emerging" artist Wood- event is the first music awards to'some of the general popula- To find out more about the this year's Woodie of the Year, ie, such as The Decemberists show to be premiered online. tion, but if this is what college MTVU Woodie Awards and which went to My Chemical and this year's winner, Motion So this is rock 'n roll. It is still students are listening to, then MTVU, go to www.mtvu.com. • Dembo reflects on Murrow years and movie Lost' CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 row.' The man gave him a long look and bad as then." Dembo did have some scath- supporter of president Lydon Johnson, and asked, 'Edward R. Murrow?' 'Yes,' Fred ing remarks about the current news media CONTINUED FROM PASE12 since, criticism of Sen. Joseph McCarthy said. So the man gave him the tickets and models. "We must not be jugglists [or sub- plot. "I'm intrigued" said Quin- would also be a criticism of Johnson, Stan- Fred overheard him say as he was walking mit to] showbiz techniques," Dembo said. lan, about the new characters. ton and Murrow butt heads over the topic. away, 'He sure looks better on television "[Murrow] would be appalled by the stam- "I think their cool and want "Stanton was important...he shouldn't have with makeup on.'" pede toward brevity...Evening news suf- to find out more about them." been cut out." Despite what Dembo described as minor fered a real blow when Peter [Jennings] Speculating on where the new Dembo also reflected on Fred Friendly, flaws, he called the film a success and ap- died. There is a preoccupation with graph- season is headed, Quinlan said Murrow's collaborator who was played by plauded Clooney for making it. Though ics. I do mind the bumble bee mentality of "I think we are going to find out George Clooney. "For many years I ad- three biographies have been written about hopping to the next [news story] without that the two kids (the new baby, mired Fred's touch with documentaries Murrow, the film focused solely on the Mc- substance or meaning. If you haven't fol- Aaron, and Walt) have a signifi- for radio .and television," Dembo said. Carthy era. The somewhat simplified film lowed the story, you've got nothing." He cant purpbse in the show. They "I knew Fred [and he] did not look like .showed Murrow and CBS's movements added, "There is a huge assortment of news have something to do with the George Clooney," he said, chuckling while against Senator McCarthy, though other providers now. Anybody thirsty for news future.!' Others are a bit more re- the rest of the room burst into laughter. "Ed members of the media had been outspoken can get it, but what do they get? You get luctant to speculate, "I couldn't and his wife were scheduled to go see 'The against McCarthy! "Murrow put the major skimpy headlines. It isn't good enough for say," said Tovar. "That's what Pajnma Game,' but that morning he was coffin nail in," Dembo said. "[It was not] people who want to understand and vote." I like about it; you can't re- sent to Korea," he recalled. "So he called until Morrow that McCarthy's empire col- Despite these criticisms of the current ally predict where it is going." Fred and he said, 'You go, The tickets are lapsed." state of broadcasting, Dembo is still op- Regardless of where the my name.' So Fred went to the show that As for the film's relevance to the current timistic. "My glass has always been, and show and its characters arc go- night and went to the ticket window and media climate, Dembo remarked, "I don't will always be half full. Things will change ing, it looks like Lincoln Cen- said 'You're holding two tickets for me.' sec n direct parallel. I think we haven't for the better, if not tomorrow, then sooner ter students won't stop get- 'Under what name?' the man asked. 'Mur- yet reached the point where [we arc] as or later." • ting 'lost' any time soon.* 14 ARTS & CULTURE I November 17,2005 I THE OBSERVER fordhamobserver.com H&M hopes for repeat success with Stella McCartney By Chadner Ifevarro to create a small collection for the H&M Staff Writer consumer. To prove herself a worthy suc- On Nov. 10, global fashion retailer Hennes cessor, McCartney emulated Lagerfeld's & Mauritz (H&M) launched a limited edition approach and created a quintessentially ready-to-wear collection by designer, Stella McCartney collection, drawing on her McCartney, in the United States. This was past for inspiration rather than herself. the second time the Sweden-based company Stella McCartney, daughter of Sir Paul partnered with a renowned fashion figure McCartney and the ex-head designer of for a design collaboration. Last year, H&M Chloe, experienced numerous challenges introduced a line created by the prolific when she first started her eponymous fash- Chanel designer, Karl Lagerfeld. La- ion brand three years ago. Critics labeled gerfeld's H&M debut was greeted with her early collections prosaic and lacking in consumer frenzy; lmost every item was artistic vision. But a few seasons ago, when sold-out within hours. H&M and Mc- McCartney launched her rocker chick col- Cartney hope lightning will strike lection (completely furnished with over- twice, and McCartney's foray into low- sized knitted sweaters, skinny pants, flirty er-end retail will yield similar results. satin dresses, and her signature rocker tees) Lagerfeld's collection for H&M consisted it seemed like her designs experienced a of items that were quintessentially Karl La- much needed revolution, one that ignited a gerfeld—the designer not the designs. The vision all her own. The designer showcased racks of H&M overflowed with items not collection after collection with an assertive unlike the ones found in the closet (or on sense of creativity that was noticeably amiss the body) of the ubiquitous designer. The in her earlier attempts. It was this vision and Lagerfeld style positively dripped from his transformation that made her a commodity H&M clothing line. Lagerfeld—known in in the industry. Celebrities began wearing the industry for his black suit, white shirt, her clothing, women waited outside her skinny black tie, silver mane, black sun- boutiques in London, Paris, and New York glasses, and perpetually tanned skin—pro- to purchase sweaters priced over $1,500, vided H&M customers with everything and H&M wanted to make her trademark they needed to dress as the designer for designs more accessible to the masses. Halloween. Consumers ate the novelty up: The designs that captivated high fash- stores were raided in a manner, I imagine, ion will now be made to dress the every not unlike the storming of the Bastille. Cha- day woman. McCartney produced a col- os pervaded H&M stores across the United lection comprised of her favorite pieces States and Europe. On the day Lagerfeld's from past lines mixed with her most no- collection was finally unveiled, manne- table pieces that left a mark in the fashion quins throughout Germany were stripped industry. Women who couldn't afford to faster than you could say "Guten tag!" line-up outside the Stella McCartney bou- Ataca Press/KRT The fortunate partnership with Lagerfeld tique in the Meatpacking District to buy Stella McCartney signs deal with HiM to produce a store exclusive line. left H&M wanting more. Since this was a an oversized sweater can now do so out- one-time venture for both parties, H&M side the H&M store in Herald Square... collection, will be in limited production. a hot commodity for frugal fashionis- eagerly searched for its next featured de- and skinny pants with matching blazers, Therein lies the appeal and success of tas world-wide. For Stella McCartney's signer. The onus to" reproduce Lagerfeld's flirty dresses, and of course, rocker tees. this fashion partnership. Apart from the sake, let us 'hope the masses will not success had befallen Stella McCartney ear- McCartney's collection will feature oiily designer's stamp of approval, the collec- feel too differently about her signifi- ly this year when the company asked her 40 different items and, like Lagerfeld's tion's limited-edition mystique makes it cantly price-reduced skinny pants. •

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This of Phish, on his opening track "Shine" off his on a fat suit and pros- film is full of fun, action, and intense adventure. new solo album of the same name. This line thetics for this comedy This is definitely one. of those family pictures is about as complicated as Anastasio's writing which deals with op- with messages in them, but it isn't so saccharine gets on his first release since Phish disbanded posite-sex friendships. about it. Favreau really delivers a great sense of in the summer of 2004. Although the. album Chris (Reynolds), an childlike adventure which really speaks to both bursts with energy on certain songs such as "Tuesday" and "Air overweight and insecure kids and nostalgic adults. The special effects are Said To Me," Anastasio's latest work feels unoriginal compared teen, is in love with his great, much better than the trailers would let oh, to .his work with Phish and even his previous solo work. The jazz best friend, Jamie (Amy and the acting is fair as well. If you're looking for a fantasy to just get away with, or something inflected rock that characterized Phish's albums is replaced with a Smart). After intense fun to watch with your family for the holiday, more straightforward rock sound. Anastasio does a good job at cre- humiliation from his en- give "Jumanji 2," I mean "Zathura," a try. ating an upbeat and fun album, but something is missing. "Shine" tire high school and rejection from Jamie, Chris —Enrique Ollero may be tighter than any Phish album ever was (many songs lasted moves to Hollywood, becomes a wealthy pro- Grade: B longer than 10 minutes), but in comparison, their work was at least ducer, and, most importantly, gets in shape. After innovative and interesting. ten years, he returns home to win Jamie's affec- — Catriona Schlosser tion. Here you have a setup for a typical roman- 'Get Rich or Grade: B- tic comedy, however, Just Friends turns out to be Die Tryin" pretty funny, drawing comparisons to something Starring 50 Cent, Ter- raunchy such as There's Something About Mary. rence Howard, Viola Anna Faris scores as Samantha, a self-obsessed Davis; Directed by Jim celebrity who serves as a spoof between Paris Sheridan Living Things (Jive) Hilton and Jessica Simpson. While some scenes "Ahead of he Lions" "8Mile" this is not. come of as trite, one cannot hold back laughing Though mentored by Sounds like: Marilyn Manson meets The Donnas at various scenes throughout the film. Living Things' "Ahead of the Lions" is a Eminem, 50's autobio- —Ken Brokowski graphical film does not straightforward rock album with hints of South- Grade: B- have the same passion ern rock and punk thrown in for good measure. or drama that "8Mile" That is, until the vocals kick in. Frontman Lil- captured audiences lian Berlin's lyrics range from lame war pro- •Zathura' Starring Josh Hutcher- with. From the director of "In America," and test on the first three tracks to out-of-place son, Jonah Bobo, Dax written, by "Soprano's" writer and producer, anger about God and references to suicide and Shepard; Directed " by Terrence Winter, it is surprising that this film abortion (in the same song!) on,"God Made Hate." Many of Living Jon Favreau ." r -wasn't better. Now there have been a lot of rap- Things' songs could best be described as an amalgam of Marilyn I know what ydu're pers who have made the transition to film, but Manson's lyrics, Andrew W.K.'s vocal stylings, and The Donnas' thinking: it's "Jumanji this is one rapper who probably should stick to power-pop guitars. The result, unsurprisingly, isn't pretty. Living 2 in space." Would small screen videos. There is some solid acting Things succeed best when they stick to straightforward rocking, that really be .so .bad performances in the film, but they aren't from 50 like on "End Gospel." Maybe a consistent classic rock vibe could anyway? "Zathura" is. and.end up overpowering the central character. distract the listener from lines like "God made hate, God made about two brothers who What's more is he never becomes a hero, there hate, then God made you; God made hate, God made hate, then find a mysterious game isn't" a moment.wb.ere we ever identify with 50 God killed you," but the odd juxtaposition of genres leaves Living in, the: basement of their as a hero. Uninteresting and lacking drama and Things gasping for air.' basement which propels them, their sister, and purpose, the film tries, but that's about it. —Joe DeLessio their whole house into outer space. In the true —Enrique Ollero Grade: C+ "Jumanji" spirit, in order to. get back home they Grade: D November sweeps ends fall television drought

By Catriona Schlosser * very strong numbers as well. thus far titled "Abandoned." In omy," a show about a hospital in tice" continues to be a profitable Staff Writer The network contains the two it, one of the main characters of Seattle centered around Meredith show for the network, but then It's that time again. Repeats hottest shows on television at the the show was killed. ABC was Grey, a first year resident and the it is followed by "ER," a show have ceased, and fresh new moment: "Lost" and "Desperate correct that the death of one daughter of a famous surgeon. that has been on since 1994, episodes have begun, and we Housewives." These two shows of the castaways would create "Grey's Anatomy's" success is and still brings in viewers, but have become glued to our tele- have been enormous in the past high ratings, but interestingly it very much indebted to "Desper- not close to the same numbers visions in hope of great enter- year, and they saved the network was not "Lost's" highest rating ate Housewives" since the show it used to. On the first Thurs- tainment. This month, the ma- last year from the usual abys- this year and CBS's "Without a retained much of the same audi- day of sweeps, CBS beat NBC jor networks do battle with one mal ratings of the past. "Lost," Trace," the competing show at ence, but the show has also cre- by more than half the viewers. another to see who the ratings a show about the survivors of 9pm, was closer than expected ated a fan base of its own now. According to Variety.com, CBS king truly is. This year CBS a plane crash on an island, has with its highest rating to date. The show was number one for brought in 22.4 million, while seems to be the dominant force, earned many Emmys, and it is "Desperate Housewives," a the 10pm time slot which meant NBC brought in 11.1 million. but ABC is a strong competitor. one of the few shows on network show that looks into the lives of ABC dominated Sunday night. In order to create better rat- CBS has already won the first The one network that does have ings, NBC aired the first ever live seven weeks of ratings for this reason to worry this sweeps pe- episode of "The West Wing" on television season. According to riod is NBC. Once the number Sunday, Nov. 6. On the episode, the Associated Press, it is the first This month, the major networks do battle with one one network in the country, NBC the two presidential candidates network to do this since 1988. another to see who the ratings king truly is. is tied with FOX, a network that of the show, Senator Arnold Thirteen out of the 25 shows on never used to be considered a Vinick, played by Alan Alda, the Nielsen Rating are broad- major competitor in the rating and Congressman Matthew San- cast on CBS. CBS also has the race, for third. Their "NBC Must tos .played by Jimmy Smits, act- number one show in the country, See TV Thursday" is far from ed out a live television debate. "CSI: Crime Scene Investiga- television that receives as much suburban women who live on a groundbreaking television. The This was the highest rating for tion." With "CSI," the network acclaim for innovation and qual- street called Wisteria Lane easily network has never really recov- "The West Wing" this season, spun off "CSI: New York" and ity as the shows on the premium won its timeslot for the first week ered since "Friends" was taken but it still came in third place "CSI: Miami." For this Novem- channels HBO and Showtime of November, and it was ranked as off the air; with that show, they with ABC's "Extreme Make- ber sweeps these two shows had do. During the beginning of the the second most watched show in owned Thursday nights, but not over: Home Edition" in first, and a crossover episode in which fall season, the show seemed to the country. For the rest of Novem- anymore. "Joey"—a spin-off of CBS's "Cold Case" in second. "CSI: Miami" showed the first spawn many clones such as "In- ber the show promises to continue "Friends"—surprisingly got re- Along with ABC, NBC, and half of the case on Monday, Nov. vasion" which follows "Lost" to dish out the quirky soap opera newed for a second season, but it CBS, FOX and the WB also plan 7 and "CSI: New York" showed at 10pm and "Supernatural," a fodder we so quickly cat up. This does not bring in a great number on showing fresh episodes. Afs, the conclusion of it on Wednes- show on the WB that is based on month the show will continue to of viewers. Much of their Thurs- ter broadcasting baseball for a day, Nov 9. The network's use the mysterious as well, but star- explore the mysteries on Wisteria day night line up is filled with month, FOX is showing brand of the franchise helped these ring younger characters. Both Lane and also look into the life of shows that have been on the air new episodes of "The O.C.," two shows have their highest of these shows have had solid the newest housewife, Betty Ap- for too long. "Will and Grace" "House" and "Arrested Devel- ratings since September 2004. ratings, but nothing compared plewhite, a woman who is hiding has entered its eighth and final opment." The WB also plans Even though CBS has been the to that of "Lost." On Nov. 9, her son in the basement. ABC also year, most likely because it has on showing brand new epi- number one network this No- ABC nircd what they claimed won the time slot after "Desperate run out of celebrity guest stars. sodes of their hit shows, "Gilm- vember sweeps, ABC has had wus the episode of the season Housewives" with "Grey's Anat- Donald Trump's "The Appren- ore Girls," and "Sma!lville."« 161 November 17,2005 LITERARY THE OBSERVER Ten-Gallon Girls (part 1 of 2) By Betsy Walters marker on a cardboard sign tapped to the door; Effie can stijl make out the gummy outline Literary Editor where the raised letters used to spell out "Janitorial Closet." She peers in and sees Mr. Mittler sitting at his particle board desk in the middle of the tiny room. His short legs are Effie sits up abruptly in her bed, blinking in the bright morning sunlight. She had forgotten propped up on the desk; next to his feet lies a clipboard, a pack of cigarettes and a holstered to close the blinds again, goddamnit, and this does not bode well for the day. She tries not to handgun. He sweats profusely, despite the two fans which he keeps directed at his face. He think stormy thoughts as she leaves for the box factory. spits on his fingertips, flattening his eyebrows and smoothing the last errant strands of his She hums to herself as she walks but can't even make it to the chorus before she's in front rebellious comb-over before noticing her in the doorway. "Effie. Come in." of the office door. She falls silent, taking her place at the desk by the window and surveying Effie walks into the small office, nearly tripping on the stacks of papers and left-behind the landscape with eyes still dry and sleepy from her brief night's sleep. cleaning supplies which surround his desk. Mr. Mittler doesn't bother to stand, nor does he Bare, florescent daylight splinters through the window as Effie leans against its ledge, peels gesture for her to sit down. Instead, he merely stares. of flaking paint coloring her bare arms a sickly cornflower blue. One hour. One hour of her He can't keep his eyes offher bare shoulders, dull and yellowed in the glare of fluorescent young and ticking life—one hour she has passed still as a statue, arms arranged like a cherub lights. And she can't keep her eyes off that handgun tossed unceremoniously on the desk. in oils, face tilting and empty towards heaven. They are frozen like this, his eyes darting around the shapes of her body, her eyes heavy as She greets each day like this in her comer of the factory's quality control office —hollow, cement on that too-casual—loaded? wouldn't shock her— colt 45. Damn, they each think. expectant smile stamped on her silent, warming face. It's a mark of her age— still young, Daaaamn. but suddenly, very suddenly, growing older—that she expects a great deal from life but is Mr. Mittler finally shifts uncomfortably in his chair. "Maybe you should put a sweater on not surprised or resentful when she gets very little. In an increasingly empty life, it turns out, before we start." even something as mean and hollow as disappointment can still fill holes, inflate stale hours "I'm not cold." Sub-tropical heat, she thinks. We don't know what cold means. with meaning. » He coughs and stands, striking, he hopes, a terribly imposing figure. "Well. Fine. It doesn't Thus, Effie, who once expected great things from life, has learned to take what she can matter. This won't take long." get. "Why did you want to see me, sir?" And so she sets to work. She glazes her eyes as box after box passes by on the monitor. He pulls a badly bruised box from beneath his desk and places it solemnly on his desk. She sits and she stares, parted lips poised above the microphone with the direct line to the "This, Effie, is why I need to see you today. And this—" he pulls out a slightly smaller box, factory floor. She divorces her eyes from the control of her body every day from eight to five, one flap torn and hanging like a sprained limb, and places it inside the bigger one. "This is allowing them to gauge box perfection and flaw without the involvement of her brain. She why I need to see you today. And here's another reason:" he produces a shoe box, deeply effortlessly compartmentalizes herself this way each day: body heavy, motionless, como- scarred along its side, and plops it into the growing tower of boxes that builds on his on his tose— her autonomous eyes mechanically doing the work her whole body was paid to do desk like a stack of Russian dolls. "Surely you can recognize my concern." while her rebel brain sends itself packing all over the globe. Her body is an underpaid box But Effie only recognizes her boxes. She smiles as she remembers each of those broken factory worker, but her mind is a world-traveler. forms bravely parading past on the conveyor belt, offering her a mild shock of interest in The last soft pink rays of sun harden into yellow. Effie swims to the snack table, hidden between all of the other perfectly-shaped boxes. in an alcove in the hallway just beyond the office door. She does the backstroke through Mr. Mittler crosses bis arms. "Does this look acceptable to you? Is this your idea of qual- the stale office air, she invents a two-step, she even moonwalks in a noble push to waste as ity control?" much time as possible before she must return* to work. He gapes at her, waiting for her to defend herself, but she just gazes at him serenely. Her entire consciousness fills with the light of a day-old jelly doughnut. "Have you even once challenged the quality of one of our products? Is it really too much Box after box rolls by on the monitor, one after the other, and Effie merely stares. Nearly trouble to press that little red button and let them know on the factory floor that one of our every box is flawlessly formed, a shining beacon of cardboard perfection. Her eyes drift to products is damaged, misshapen? Is it really that difficult to prevent these mistakes—" the window beside the monitor, but the flat brown landscape offers little variety. She sighs he gestures wildly at the stack on the desk, nearly knocking them over with his swinging and she stares and she thinks about lunch. But sometimes, just when she's ready to quit—to fist— walk out the factory door and never look back, a box rolls by with misshapen sides or in- "these mistakes that not only cost us our reputation as manufacturers of quality, but also correctly measured dimensions. It rolls by with a large stain spreading across its side, as cost us tiine to correct and which, of course," he slams his fist onto the desk to accentuate if challenging her to press that little red button that stops that conveyor belt and alerts the each word, "cost us money!" workers below. But Effie never presses it. Instead, her heart expands, her pulse quickens, The objects on his desk shake with the force of the impact. and she remembers why she's stuck around. He gapes for air like a fish and crosses his arms over his chest. "So, what do you have to "Ahem." Effie looks up; Maude stands at the doorway in a pastel blue suit and low-cut say for yourself?" white blouse. She peers at Effie over large tortoiseshell frames. "Mr Mittler would like—" Effie looks into Mr. Mittler's wheezing, ruddy face and small, angry eyes. She looks at the she smacks her gum— "to see you.«In his office." She blows a big bubble. "Right now." tower of boxes quivering on his desk. She looks down at the handgun that sits beside them. She smiles big and plastic, turns on her too-high heel, and saunters back to her desk around She looks back up at him. the corner. "Do you have a permit for that gun, Mr. Mittler?" Effie sits at her desk for a moment and knows this can't be good. She looks up at the moni- He narrows his eyes and picks up the smallest box in the stack. "Here," he says, shoving it tor, hesitant to leave in case she misses something interesting. But perfect box after perfect roughly towards her. "You can put your things in this." box marches by; she rolls her eyes and makes her way down the hall. She packs her things and walks south down the highway, the misshapen shoebox cradled She pauses at the door to the management office. Mr. Mittler's name is written in black in her arms. " Free Food and Wonderful Words... Is this Heaven? No, it's THE OBSERVER Literary Spectacular

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Observer writers will read their best work and you-yes youl-are warmly invited to read your contributions during the open mic part of the evening. Tues., Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Lounge Be there or be-well, you know. fordhamobserver.com THE OBSERVER I November 17,2005 I LITERARY 17 The Mail Must Go Through By Andrew Hudson Contributing Writer one who was always cheerful and polite and always, always on schedule. Disrupting our routes was just a bonus; the Church of "Hey, you! Give us your DNA!" Sex was collecting the genetic information of every mailman in I spun around and saw a triplicate of bald, red-faced men the country. stalking towards me menacingly. The leader clutched a g-reader I was about ready to call for backup, not seeing any way of in his left hand and pristine cotton swab in his right The two getting out of the building without being swabbed, thugs on either side of him carried tweezers and a spit-cup, re- when I noticed something on the inside of one spectively. of the letter slots. It was a small, faded image "Screw,>you, clonies! My genome is under the protection of of an eagle with a sword in its talons and an the United States Postal Service," I shouted, turning and dash- envelope in its beak. A loyalty sticker! James ing the other way across the street I heard the clump and scuffle Campbell of 31229 N. 20th Ave. Aptl2J, of heavy feet behind me as I jumped onto and off the hood of a The City, NY, 1O023L was a member of The desperately halting taxi. Silent Majority, an underground network of My feet hit the sidewalk mid-run, and, stumbling forward, I civilians who have pledged to help any CFA glanced back over my shoulder to see the three goons waving at employee in need of assistance. another group of clones on the opposite corner. The set of four I quickly finished sorting the rest of the mail pouty brunettes leapt in union onto a pair of two-seater bicycles for the building, and, die three letters and two and began peddling furiously towards me, their standard CSR catalogues addressed to James Campbell tucked under issue silver and pink mini-skirts flapping in the wind. I hugged my arm, I took the elevator up to the 12th floor. I would my mailbag to my chest and sprinted off down 20th Avenue. lose a little time on this detour, but it wasn't anything I I was tempted to dart into an alley and activate my cloaking couldn't make up later. device until the Air Corps arrived to relieve me of my route, but I reached apartment 12J and knocked sharply on the I was a mailman, and by God I would get the mail througli— plastic door. A moment later a small, bespectacled man in clones or no clones. shorts and a tank-top opened it slightly and peered Besides, this was not the first time I had tussled with the out Church of Sexual Responsibility. There wasn't a boy-in-blue "Mr. Campbell, I am an officer of the post, and I who hadn't had at least one run-in with them since they ac- am in need of your assistance," I said quietiy, hand- quired the personnel contracts of all government agencies—all ing him his mail. A hard, determined look came agencies, that is, except the post office. Now we were the only into his eyes, and he opened the door wide, usher- major federal faction that refused to switch to a clone-based la- ing me in with a swift salute. tionof72nd bor force, and to the Church's High Orgy that meant war. "What do you need, officer," he asked as he shut street at the end of the block.. Sometimes called simply the Church of Sex, the Church of the door and switched off the tv. There was a parking garage Sexual Responsibility was the first reproductive movement to "There are at least seven clonies ready to jump me up here where I knew the spring out of the pom industry. Originally advocating better and steal my,DNA as soon as I leave this building," I said. "Do Service kept a vehicle for living through the use of sterile, disease-free sex-clones, they you happen to have a laundry cart in your possession?" just such an emeigency. became so good at cloning that they started making clones de- Five minutes later I sat in a large, worn cart, crouching be- I ducked under the signed for otherjobs . Pretty soon corporations and governments, neath a pile of dirty cloths, coiled and ready to spring at the gate and started run- ning fed up with the unreliability of a genetically randomized work- first sign of trouble. James Campbell whistled casually as he through the rows of cars, force, began taking out contracts for large numbers of identical, wheeled me through the building lobby towards the entrance. searching for the styl- ized blue custom-designed sdldiers, factory workers, and paper-pushers. I held my breath silently when I heard the swish of the doors and white eagle insig- nia that marked Only Postmaster-General Michael M. McFranklin had refused opening and listened intendy for the muffled sounds of synchro- USPS property. Then' I saw it a sleek, to cave, instead'turning The Service into the elite flagship cor- nized footsteps pursuing us. The cart turned and rolled down the new X1700 postal scooter. Hopping on, poration of the CFA—the international Clone-Free Army. sidewalk, and a moment later I let out a silent sigh of relief. We I secured my bag and flashed my badge at the I skidded to a halt in front of the next building on my route and seemed to have made it past them. ignition scanner. The ma- chine purred to iife, and I threw myself through the doors of 31229 N. 20th Ave. Flash- Just as I was taking a much needed, if smelly, breath, the zoomed out of the parking space with a cry of triumph. ing my badge at the doorman, I dashed into the mail room and cart hit a bump in the sidewalk, and I found myself without a The clones spun around in shock as I drove towards them. started shoving envelopes into their slots. I tried to collect my- nose-full of gym sock. I tried desperately to keep silent but the They leapt at me, but I was going too fast and they were too self and consider my options The CSR goons would certainly tingling rushing through my sinuses was too much. I sneezed flat-footed to stop me. I felt a tug on my navy blue shorts and be waiting for me outside at both entrances, ready to grab me loudly. looked back to see the clone with the tweezers examining and swab the delicate, DNA-filled cells from the inside of my "Hey, you!" I heard the bald clones shout at James Campbell. the loose thread he had plucked off while the others shook cheeks. Ever since the Supreme Court had quietly affirmed the "Stop right there!" their fists at my retreating form. He was probably going for Church's "religious right" to accost people on the street and de- I leapt out of the cart in an explosion of t-shirts and underwear. a leg hair, but he would get nothing from that thread, I knew. mand their genetic code for CSR's databases, the clonies had My USPS training kicked in again, and I gave the cart a strong I whizzed away down the street, eager to return to my route. been trying to use this technique to disrupt the mail service and back-kick as I landed, sending it rolling into the path of the sev- This wasn't the first time Ihad tangled with the CSR, nor would attack USPS employees. However there were rumors that the en clones running towards me. Not bothering to see if it slowed it be the last However I was confident that I would continue Church was trying to create a "perfect mailman" to replace us— them down, I grabbed hold of my mailbag and ran off in the direc- to emerge victorious. After all, the mail must go through. • Poets Out Loud proves Small Press to get spotlight at poetry still vital at Fordham annual fair

By Betsy Wallers Hv Ac am Kali In Literary Editor tp% Lower Those who like to dismiss poetry as an irrelevant form would have found a surprising sight in The Lowenstein twelfth floor lounge this past Wednes- Press Ccntei:wi|):hbl Sfon "How day evening. A lively buzz and packed audience awaited the first event in dent and Small Press!Book/ FairrEiach year* the td Find fa Literary Agent ^hdPjiiblisher" and this year's Poets Out Loud reading series, nibbling refreshments as extra fair provides the public with ail opportunity to "Getting Your Book Published;" In addition, chairs Were brought in to accommodate the crowd. browse and buy the newest releases from hun- there will be various readings throughout the Poets Out Loud, initiated by Professor Frank Boyle in 1992, is the answer dreds of independent publishers, On two floors, weekend, as well as writer conversations and to give to anyone who argues that poetry has last its vibrancy and relevance visitors find rows upon rows of tables filled book signingS. Last year, the fair'attracted on college campuses, hi addition to the popular reading series, the program with independently published works of fiction, over 4,000 visitors and featured a reading by also includes a highly competitve annual manuscript contest. poetry, nonficfion and children's literature. the modern-day prince of pulp, Arthur Nerse- Rachel Zucker, FCLC's new poet in residence, read excerpts of her raw Throughout the weekend, there are numerous sian. exploration of the experience of motherhood and its dubious promise of programs and Workshops offered, This year's fair comes at a time when the in- fulfillment and happiness. Her poems fearlessly addressed the slippery idea What may be the most attractive thing about dependent publishing market is thriving, de- of subjectivity—"Motherhood has taken my 'I,'" she read. the fair, though, is the opportunity for network- spite a sharp decrease in sales for mnjor pub- Zucker was joined by her former classmate at the Iowa Writer's Work- ing that it creates, Behind Cnch tnble sits a rep- lishers. Publishers' Weekly reports that 7,000 shop, D.A. Powell, who read from his new work "Cocktails." In a calm, resentative from the respective publisher, find new publishers spring tip every year, and the measured voice, Powell performed work that ranged from funny, strongly walking through the fair gives young writers a shift to "inciie-iit" can be seen in full bloom at charged riffs on relationships to intimate rcinterprctations of biblical stories chance to meet people in (lie business, and, if •thte'cv.eiifi and images. He also included work from a section of the book comprised they're lucky, or|site contacts that mayprove to The Independent and Small Press Book Fair of poems which feel deeply personal but also, through their framing as be very hcij^fjij ^vliprjit^corjries ffme- fjprtrying will be hjki from 10 a.in.4 pjiv on Saturday, ; "rcinhabitations" of classic films from Powell's childhood, feel strangely to get,th61 ir^*^^^p^f^i|^i^^ft^o0f|||^^ii are||jlit familiar— almost universal. looking: t^gc|!|:|K|i' IB jR|||||3|fp|^\rlin^ The nexl Poets Out Loud event will take place Tuesday, November 22 ly of extremely "jntereftifg^ Generhli'Slociety;Of ||echanic:s?ancl tradesmen at 7:30pm in the 12th Floor Lounge and will feature Jean Gallugher, the tit-20 West 44tii Street, between 5th and 6th 2004-2005 winner of the manuscript contest. Mnric Ponsot will also read.* Among the highltylits,this year: programs on Avenues. It is free nnd open to the public. • 18 LITERARY | November 17,2005 | THE OBSERVER

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Start protecting yourself from yourself. kfe 4 !*s ' c , ! Call 1-866-309-6789 or visit us at everydaychoicesorg. *1 ^1 American American American Heart Cancer Society fordhamobserver.com THE OBSERVER | November 17; 2005- 1 SPORTS 19 Lehigh crushes football team Do you appreciate squash? By Joel Perez star for Lehigh, as he completed By Jennie Nau can't play a real sport like ten- Assistant Sports Editor 18 of 30 attempts for 258 yards. Assistant Sports Editor nis," commented John MacLel- The Rams played impressively Threatt was a double threat to the Here is a multiple-choice lan, FCLC '07, a diehard Red on defense in the second half, but Rams' defense, as he also ran for question for Lincoln Cen- Sox and European soccer fan. the game of football has four quar- 81 yards oh 12 carries. ter students: • What comes to "I'd rather play outdoors." ters, and the Rams were thumped The Rams could not get the of- mind when you hear the word Squash is an obscure sport, by Patriot League-leading Lehigh fense rolling against the stingy "squash"? A) a vegetable. B) not something that ESPN's 40-3 on Nov. 12. Lehigh defense. Quarterback a competitive sport. C) a dead SportsCenter ever focuses on Derric Daniels continued to bug. D) none of the above. or pays much attention to. It struggle, as he completed eight of "It's the nasty vegetable my does not have the draw of LEHIGH 40 22 passes for just 48 yards and an parents Tried to get me to eat American football 6r Euro- interception. This season, Daniels as a kid and I said 'hell no'," pean soccer, and people do not FORDHAM 3 has thrown for six touchdowns said Kelly Benenati, FCLC '08. know enough about it to truly and 12 interceptions. Courtesy of Fordham Athletic Department "Here's its scientific name - appreciate it. The loss snapped a two game The offensive line that helped Lehigh ended the Rams' two-game squashious nastious." Much like tennis, squash is winning streak for the Rams, but the Rams run for over 300 yards winning streak with a dominant 40-3 "The fruit? It is a fruit? played with racquets and balls. head coach Ed Foley saw many last week failed to help the of- win. You mean a fruit?" asked Kris It is played in an enclosed positives. fense this week. They allowed Padilla, FCLC '08. "Wait, I court, and all four walls are "They [seniors] played their six sacks and only 65 yards rush- were in the process of getting don't understand the question. used to play the game. Singles tails off and went down the way a ing. the offense rolling when back- Squash?" and doubles can be played and class group of young men would," The defense was more effective up quarterback Matt Fullman "I think of squashing a bug," the winner is determined by said Foley. in the second half for the Rams, fumbled the ball which Lehigh said Jessica Guerra, FCLC '08. the first player or team to win The Rams fell behind very early as they held Lehigh to only 13 returned for the final touchdown "Oh wait, do you mean the sport three of the five sets. To win a as they tried to contain an explo- points. The Rams forced a fumble of the game. The Rams seemed squash?" set, the player or team reach nine sive Lehigh offense. In the first in the third quarter and added a to get close several times but hit As many of us know, the Lin- points and be leading by two. quarter, Lehigh quarterback Se- blocked punt by Tommie Ste- a bump on the road. coln Center campus is not the Bob Hawthorn, the head ten- dale Threatt completed a 14-yard phens. The Rams' Carl Garritano The Rams have one game re- sports minded campus of our nis coach, is the coach of the strike to Eric Rath to give the led the defense with 13 tackles, maining in what has been a dis- university. We leave that job to Fordham Rams squash team. Mountain Hawks a 7-0 lead. The while Marcus Taylor chipped in appointing season. Foley hopes to Rose Hill with their Saturday The team ended last season Rams were able to march down eight stops. win the finale for his senior class. football games and Atlantic 10 with a 1-15 record but hope to the field on an 11-play drive that Later in the fourth quarter, the "We've got to get the seniors tournaments. Down south at be more successful this sea- led to a 44-yard Benjamin Dato Rams' Taylor picked off Lehigh out here with good taste in their Lincoln Center, we prefer to go son. The Rams opened the field g^oal. and placed the Rams in good mouth," said Foley. to a movie, a concert or the hot- 2005 season with a 6-3 loss to The Rams were hanging around field position, but the offense The Rams will close out the test club. Vassar College and a 9-0 loss after one quarter, trailing only 7- could not execute on excellent season at home against Albany. But for those of you on this Navy but intend to rebound in 3, but the Lehigh offense would positioning that the defense pro- Senior Day may not be what the campus who enjoy sports, and their upcoming matches be- begin to heat up in the second. vided. seniors expected, but they can at you are out there, what is your fore the National Intercolle- The Mountain Hawks scored The final play of the game was least look back at the postseason opinion of the competitive sport giate Squash Championships three touchdowns and held a 27-3 a microcosm of the unsatisfactory run the team made in 2002, when of sguash? held Feb. 16-19 in Princeton, lead at the half. Threatt was the season for the Rams. The Rams they were all freshmen. • "It's lazy executives who N.J. • The Eagles made a big mistake giving T.Ch a timeout The Philadelphia Eagles have finally giveaup on Terrell Owens ,t after all his antics off the field. With this drastic move, the Ea- gles have given up any chance of making the postseason. Philly fans, kiss Detroit and any shot of the Super Bowl goodbye.

JOEL PEREZ The Eagles should have known what they were getting into based on Owens' past, Ev- eryone knows that T.O. isn't the easiest guy to deal with, but on the field none of that matters. Ow- ens ranks among the best play- makers in the NFL, and to lose him is to lose a great deal of of- fensive production. What a player does off the field shouldn't be any reason to remove that player from the team, especially a star player. The Terrell Owens signing tour is about kick into high gear, with almost every team expressing in- terest in the "disgruntled" player. The Terrell Owens saga dates back to last season after the Eagles' loss in the Super Bowl. T.O. was critical of quarterback Donovan Philadelphia Inquirer/KRT Terrell Owens (right), seen here with agent Drew Rosenhaus, was suspended by the Eagles for his conduct off the field. McNabb's performance during the final minutes of the game. Owens from any of the Eagles' players. The NFC East is perhaps the perienced receivers who have just The Eagles management should was also upset about comments The Eagles felt that T.O. needed most competitive division this a few games under their belts. just suck it up and bring Ter- some of his teammates made about a timeout, so they suspended the season with all four teams play- Owens' tremendous play on rell Owens back if they want to not needing his services to get All-Pro receiver for four games ing at .500 or better. The Eagles the field trumps all the off-field have any shot of contending this them to the Super Bowl. Owens and said that he would not re- at this point are 4-5, and have mishaps since he entered the season. Many other players have missed the Eagles' first two play- turn for the rest of the season. yet to play the division-leading league in 1996. It would make committed worse offenses add off games after suffering a broken The Eagles seem to buy into the Giants. The Eagles have three sense to give Owens the lime- have been welcomed back with leg weeks prior to the playoffs. The addition by subtraction theory, division games remaining, plus light as long as he's producing open arms. Philly should bring drama continued in the offseason but the team will only get worse another game against one of the wins for his team. Owens did Owens back for this season and when Owens asked to have his without Owens. Their upcoming best NFC teams, the Seattle Sc- just that as an Eagle, with the remember that his actions on the contract restructured by the team schedule doesn't look favorable ahawks. I guess the Eagles will team winning 17 out of 22 games field were the reason why they but received no endorsements for a vulnerable Eagles team. have to rely on n couple of inex- he has played in Philadelphia. signed him in the first place. • 201 November 17,2005 SPORTS THE OBSERVER Men's and Women's 2OO5-O6 Basketball Preview By Joe DeLessio Managing Editor and Jennifer Mammana Sports Editor

Players to Watch Vanessa Silva Bryant Dunston The senior forward enters her second season at Ford- The sophomore led Atlantic 10 freshmen in points ham after transferring from Trinity Valley College in last year on his way to being named the conference's Texas as a key player for the Rams. Last season, the Rookie of the Year. The Queens native averaged 14.9 6'4" Silva was third on the team in scoring and sec- points and 8.6 rebounds per game, and more impor- ond in rebounding, field goal percentage and blocks. tantly, gave the program a much-needed jolt. The She was among the Atlantic 10 leaders in scoring, re- Rams need a big year from Dunston to contend. bounding and blocks. ;?• Fresh Faces

Lisa Carrol Luke Devine The Swedish-born transfer student from Dodge City The 6'10" center from Wakefield R.I., is the lone fresh- Community College in Kansas led all scorers in the man on the Rams' roster. Devine averaged 11.0 points Rams' lone exhibition game against the University of per game at Loomis Chaffee School in Connecticut in New Haven on Nov. 6 with 23 points, adding seven re- 2004 and played last season at Hargrave Military Acad- bounds, seven assists and five steals for good measure. emy, a top prep school. Coach Dereck Whittenburg was Carrol was an All-American at Dodge City and has not afraid to play his freshmen last year (Dunston and competed internationally for the Swedish National Marcus Stout finished first and second on the team in Team. scoring), so expect Devine to get minutes in the middle.

Mark Your Calendars

Nov. 18....atHofstra Nov. 19....vs. Old Dominion** Nov. 26... lat West Virginia Nov. 20.. ..vs. Georgia** Nov. 30, vs. Georgetown Nov. 30....vs. Georgetown Nov. 21....VS.TBD** Dec. 28, at Notre Dame The Rams open their home schedule against the Dec. 2 ...at Manhattan Nov. 26.. ..vs. St. Francis (N.Y.) The Rams travel to South Bend to face a Fighting Irish Hoyas, the first of four Big East opponents they'll Dec. 4.. ..vs. Providence Nov. 28....at Siena team that got bounced in the first round of last year's face in a 16-day span. Dec. 7....vs. Delaware t)ec. l....vs. Iona NIT. Nonetheless, the game Will be a litmus test for Dec. 11... .at Cincinnati pec. 4....at Holy Cross- the young Rams, who got manhandled 68-47 last year Dec. 2, at Manhattan bee. 13....at Michigan pec. 7....at Virginia by Villanova, the lone Big East opponent they faced. The Battle for the Bronx pits the Rams against their bee. 22....vs. Morgan State Dec. 14....atFairfield borough neighbor Manhattan Jaspers. Both teams Dec. 28....vs. Florida State Dec. 23... .at Manhattan Feb. 18, vs. Charlotte finished last season well under .500, though, so this Jan. 3....vs. St. Bonaventure* Dec. 28... at Notre Dame The Rose Hill Gymnasium will be rocking when the game could prove to be ugly. Jan. 8....vs. Charlotte*" pec. 31... .vs. Lafayette Rams take on A-10 newcomers Charlotte in a game to Jan. 10....at Yale Uan. 4....vs. Dayton* be nationally televised on ESPN. Jan. 13, at Temple Jan. 13 ;ii Temple* Jan. 7.. ..at Rhode Island* Ranked atop the A-10 preseason coaches' poll and Jan. 15....vs. St. Joseph's* Jan. 9....vs. Pennsylvania Feb. 25, vs. George Washington 20th in the preseason AP poll, Temple is the team to Jan. 20.. ..at St. Bonaventure* Jan. 15....vs. Duquesne* The Colonials are the only team on the Rams' sched- beat again this season. The two-time defending con- Jan. 22.. ..at Richmond* Jan. 18....at Massachusetts* ule ranked in the preseason top 25. George Washing- ference champion Owls finished last season ranked Ian. 27.. ..at George Washington* Ian. 21 ....vs. St. Bonaventure* ton won the A-10 regular season and tournament titles 10th and 18th in the AP poll and coaches' polls, Jan. 29....vs. Dayton* Jan. 28....at St. Louis* last year and, with four starters returning from that respectively, after going a perfect 15-0 in the A-10 [Feb. 2....at St. Joseph's* Feb. l....vs. Richmond* team, are the early favorite to repeat as conference and running off a 25-game winning streak that was Feb. 5....vs. Rhode Island* peb. 4....at Duquesne* champions. finally snapped by Texas in the second round of the Feb. 10....vs. Xavier* Feb. 9.. ..at St. Bonaventure* NCAA Tournament. Feb. 12... .at Massachusetts* Feb. 12....vs. Rhode Island* March 5, at Temple Feb. 17....vs. Duquesne* Feb. 15....at Xavier* Last season, Fordham snapped a 20-game losing Jan. 27, at George Washington Feb! 19.. ..at Rhode Island* Feb. IK. ..vs. Charlotte* streak to Temple. This year, they close out the regu- The Rams will be out for revenge when they take Feb.24....atLaSalle* Feb. 22....at St. Joseph's* lar season in Philadelphia against the Owls and coach on a George Washington team that eliminated them Feb. 26....vs. St. Louis* Feb. 25.... vs. George Washington* John Chaney, who made headlines late last year and from the A-10 Tournament last season after reaching March l....vs. LaSalle* earned a suspension for ordering a hard foul on John the quarterfinals for the third time since 1996. March 5. at Temple* Bryant of St. Joseph's. **at Paradise Jam *denotes A-10 Conference game *denotes A-10 Conference game

Head coach Jim Lewis' Rams lost last year's Whittenburg won over the Rose Hill crowd star player, Monica Mack, to graduation and last season, and the Rams will need another face a tough schedule that will include eight Our Call strong season at home to compete in the A-10. 4eams.thatplayed in either the NCAA Tour- But this young Rams is a year older and that nament or the NIT last season, including five experience should pay off. Is an NIT bid too from the A-10. But in an unbalanced confer- Lewis Whittenburg much of a stretch? Perhaps. But if the Rams ehce in which only four of 12 teams finished can pick up some early non-conference wins above .500 last year, the Rams have a shot finish in the top 12 in the and learn to win on the road, they'll have a legitimate chance at a .500 conference and qualify for the A-10 Tournament. record and postseason eligibility. Photos courtesy of Fordham Athletic Department