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INSIDE Vertical Campus Plaza Baruch Accepted Renamed Barbara Kent Plaza Into NYSSA By ROSA CABALLERO Competition The 25th Street Plaza in front of the Vertical Campus was dedicated and renamed the By AARON SIEGEL Barbara Kent Plaza in honor of Barbara Kent, class of 1959. The event took place on After applying over the summer, Baruch Thursday, September 24, the same night that College was accepted to participate in the New Baruch College hosted its President’s Dinner. York Society of Security Analysts competition. Along with faculty and alumni, council mem- The purpose of Baruch College the competi- ber Leroy Comerie and Kent’s family members tion is for Baruch students to become acclimat- were also in attendance at the dedication and ed with company analysis. Students will be dinner. able to hone their skills against the brightest “My gift to the college is my way of giving and strongest from other schools in the region. back,” said Kent. The NYSSA competition has previously fea- Kent has been an active member of the tured institutions such as New York University, St. John’s University, Pace University, Seton Baruch College Fund since 1985, and now Baruch College President Ned Regan and Leo Hindery, YES Hall University and Fordham University. All of serves as secretary. The dedication is in thanks Barbara Kent stand in Barbara Kent Plaza. Network Chairman, for not only her contributions to the college, but (Photo/Aaron Siegel) these universities have competed in the 2002- also for her work at Baruch. Kent marveled at 2003 competition. The deadline to compete was Speaks In Lecture Series 3 Kent, she expressed her wishes for the future. the fact that students today have the same con- September 29 at 11 p.m. This is the first year “Maybe he will insist on Harvard or MIT, but cerns, such as homework and picking the right that Baruch College will compete in NYSSA. if his grandma has her way he’ll be here at classes, as those that she and her peers had This is the first year that Baruch is participat- Baruch,” she said. when they were in college. Her daughter and ing. Columbia, and Rutgers will also join son, as well as their families were present at the Baruch in this year’s competition. event. Of her two-year-old grandson Daniel “As far as the New York Society of Security See, PRESIDENT’S Page 2 Analysts is concerned, Baruch students are of the same caliber as the business students at NYU or Columbia,” said Professor Richard Recording Industry Lawsuits Against File Holowczwk, Computer Information Systems Director of the Subotnick Financial Center and Sharers Affect College Srtudents Computer Information Systems. “This will give us a way to prove that.” President for InformationTechnology and Chief Each team entered in the competition is made By AARON SIEGEL Information Officer at Baruch College. up of five members, consisting of students. “Baruch has not been contacted with regard to Who are Bachelors in Business Administration Baruch students who use the school’s wire- illegal downloading involving students. I do and Masters in Business Administration pro- less internet connections to download off the not know about incidents on other CUNY cam- grams majoring in finance. The students will be school’s wireless network should be aware of puses.” entering the competition under the guidance of the consequences of their actions. No copyright-related violations involving finance and economics professor Holowczak, On September 8, 2003 the Recording Industry Baruch students have been reported. as well as Finance professor John Merrick. Great Works Reading: Association of America (RIAA) sued 261 Students can also look at the Recording “This isn’t new for Baruch, I run a smaller Antigone, Debuts In The Internet users using P2P (User to user) Internet Industry of America’s web site, www.riaa.com group competition within my Finance 9783 applications (ex. KazAa, Limewire, WinMx, for further information. class,” said Merrick. Merrick will be mentoring Engelman Recital Hall 5 Morpheus), in order to enforce new laws to For information on the external legal con- MBA students in the competition. “We have deter Internet users from sharing and down- straints using Baruch College as an external studied a similar program inside a class.” Advice to Professors: Lose loading copyrighted materials. internet service provider, students can use is the The criteria to compete includes taking the On September 30, the RIAA came to a settle- Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998. Investment Analysis course. For undergradu- Lecture Notes And ment with 52 of the 261 defendants in the class The Act includes the “Online Copyright ates, Finance 3710 is required, and for graduate Interact More With action suit for $2,500 to $7,500 per case. Infringement Liability Act,” creating limita- students, the prerequesites are Finance 9783. At many college campuses across the country, tions of the liability of online service providers Each of those courses give students the basic Students university officials have sanctioned students for copyright enfringment when engaging in skills needed to compete in the competition. 7 who they caught for using the school’s wireless certain types of activities. Students can find the “Students who enter will need a basic under- network to download files illegally. Millennium Copyright act at standing of organization of public companies “The wide spread use of downloading soft- www.loc.gov/copyright/legislation/dmca.pdf. financial industries, growth opportunity and ware has become very visible at campuses “No matter if a student is sitting at a desktop very good writing skills,” throughout the country,” said Bobby Moy, sen- with an Internet connection, or downloading a Each of the team members will attend work- ior, Industrial Psychology major. “Its rampant file through the air. There is no difference in shops in the fall with counterparts from other use throughout the country has become part of copyright laws,” said John Dugan, legal consul schools. The workshops include Research mainstream in society.” to Baruch College president Ned Regan. The Report Writing, Ethics, and finally the competi- In many areas of Baruch College’s Vertical official CUNY policy in regard to downloads tion kickoff on November 26. At the competi- Campus, students have access to a wireless net- can be found in the “The City University of tion, each team will find out the company that work as well as in the Library and Technology New York Computer User Responsibilities.” the competition will be reporting on. Each team Center at 151 25 street and in parts of the 17 The law stipulates, that “You may not trans- will report on the same company and the Lexington Avenue building. mit or disclose data, programs or software strongest research report will win. After the Baruch College abides by the City University belonging to others and may not duplicate paper is revised, it is handed to a panel of of New York Computer User Responsibilities copyrighted material.” experts and they rank the entries. policy. “Any user who is found to be in violation of “This can showcase giving Baruch students in Even though no Baruch student has been rep- these rules shall be subject to the following: an industry we participate in,” said Holowczak. rimanded for the act, of downloading illegally Suspension and/or termination of computer “Students can compete and can excel.” the law is in place in case such a situation aris- privileges; Disciplinary action by appropriate John Merrick is a research assistant Professor Cold Creek Manor, Fails To es. “There is not a specific sanction or penalty college and/or University officials; Referral to at the Subotnick Center. Accomplish Its Goal As A for this illegal use of the [CUNY computer sys- law enforcement authorities for criminal prose- “The Subotnick center is about giving stu- tem] network,” said Carl Kirschner, Director, cution; Other legal action, including action to dents this type of opportunity and edge,” said Scary Movie 9 Student Support Services. recover civil damages and penalties.” Holowczak. “I would have to speak to the student to find For further information on the CUNY policy Five students will be chosen from the 12 that Features 5 out how much was downloaded was it shared on downloading files or use of computers with- applied. with others and did it interfere with college in the CUNY system, students can find further Commenting on the experiences that students Editorial 6 activities.” information at the following website: will have during the competitions Merrick said Op-Ed 7 “There is no regulation currently directed at http://portal.cuny.edu/cms/id/cuny/documents/ “The individuals will face new challenges in Calendar 7 this activity,” said Kirshner. level_3_page/001171.htm. trying to apply themselves. I have no doubt we “No policies have changed at Baruch, because will compete at a high level.” Arts 9 the CUNY Computer User Responsibilities pol- Sports BACK icy already addresses copyright issues,” said Arthur Downing, Acting Assistant Vice Next Issue: October 14, 2003 THE TICKER NEWS OCTOBER 7, 2003 2 Community Health Systems Closes John Grifonetti, Ameritrade Senior Advisor Doors Due to City Budget Cuts and Baruch Alumnus, Visits Baruch By WESLEY GRIFFIN the CHS program alone. By AHMED DOUGHRI it has kept the strong brokerage background “Agencies that are closing are doing their best that the old Ameritrade had, while it adapted Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS), to transfer services to other agencies. The Baruch Graduate Program and the the advanced trading technology that belonged located on 23rd Street between Park and However, I’m not sure if the other agencies that Undergraduate Honors Program co-sponsored a to Datek. On the negative side, all but 80 work- Madison Avenues, was recently asked to shut are still in operation will be able to handle the speech by John Grifonetti, senior advisor for ers at Datek lost their jobs when the merger was its doors because their public funding has come influx of children and families,” said Villa- the brokerage firm Ameritrade and former finalized. However, according to Grifonetti, the been lost due to New York City budget cuts. Abrille. President & COO at Datek Online Holdings recruiting department of the defunct company “I’m not really sure what I’m going to do. It’s CHS, like most agencies, targeted under- Corporation. Graduate and undergraduate stu- had switched its function to finding jobs for a tough market out there,” said Cheryl Villa- served and underprivileged families as candi- dents were invited to attend the event held on those who had lost theirs. Abrille, a former CHS Employee. dates for their support and services. September 24. The event informed many Baruch students CHS, a private company, is one of many “I feel that those (underprivileged) families “When I was first invited, I was not sure what about the world behind mergers and acquisi- early intervention programs that contracts with will not be able to advocate for themselves or to talk about, but when I read an article about tions. Grifonetti held a question and answer the city of New York to provide services to ensure that their children are going to get the mergers I decided to talk to Baruch students session following his talk. Dean John Elliott of families with children three-years-old and necessary services or continuation of services about the successful merger of Ameritrade and the Zicklin School of Business was among the under who have developmental delays. They once CHS is not directly involved,” Villa- Datek,” said Grifonetti. attendees, and actively participated by asking provide services such as occupational therapy, Abrille added. Grifonetti, a Baruch alumnus with a BBA in questions. service coordination, physical therapy, speech Villa-Abrille served New York City as the Accountancy, talked about his experience at The Leadership Speakers Series, which is and language therapy, feeding therapy, social Recruitment and Placement Supervisor at CHS. Datek when it merged into Ameritrade, a com- organized by the Zicklin School of Business, is work, nutrition services and family training and She was with the agency for just over two years pany based in Omaha, Nebraska. Grifonetti is a program with high ambitions. Students can counseling. before being laid off two weeks ago. Prior to proud of the way that the one billion dollars look forward to future guests, which includes The New York City Department of Mental her work there she worked for two years as a merger was professionally conducted. He went high-ranking executives representing Estee Health and Hygiene notified the CHS staff on social worker and caseworker for the New York through every step of the merger in a detailed Lauder International and BankOne. September 8 that their contract for funding Administration for Children’s Services. manner, which helped clarify some concepts to would not be renewed. No explanation or alter- As both providers and recipients of these serv- the students who were present. “Our people did native plan of action was offered by the depart- ices look towards the future, their prospects are an incredible job, in handling the merger ment to help CHS stay in business. In addition dismal. There has been no plan of action by the process,” said Grifonetti. to CHS, there are forty other early intervention New York City Department of Mental Health According to his accounts, both companies agencies shutting down. Most will be provid- and Hygiene to reinstate funding to allow oper- were of equal capital market value, at around ing their services of outreach to their communi- ations to continue. Baruch College Students, one billion each. Once the companies merged, ties through the end of this month, after which like all New Yorkers, can help out by writing the new company, which kept the name of time they will be closing their doors indefinite- letters or calling Mayor Bloomberg’s office and Ameritrade Holding Corporation, was able to ly. demanding that the funding is re-allocated to keep most of the accounts that belonged to The budget cuts go beyond the scope of these essential services or by contacting the Datek. Ameritrade also worked extensively at unemployment and lay-offs. This month there New York State Department of Health. trying to not estrange the Datek clients and to will be children and families all over the five smooth their transition to the new Ameritrade. buroughs that will be without essential services. The new company’s current market capital is There are an estimated four hundred families in close to five billion dollars. As in most mergers, the public had some gains and some losses. On the positive side, the pub- Ameritrade Senior Advisor John Grifonetti. lic benefited from the new Ameritrade, because visited Baruch. (Photo/ http://www.corpo- USGUSG ReporReportt rate-ir.net/ On Tuesday September 30, the Undergraduate Finance Student Government (USG) held their fifth USG passed the budgets for these clubs who President’s Dinner Honors Alumni meeting of the semester. requested money: The Advertising Society, President’s Report Albanian Student Council, American Who Contribute to the College President Adrian Lovell reported that Sharon Promoting Democracy, Animation Society, Ricks from the Center of Advisement contacted Asian Cultural Exchange, Baruch Shotokan American dream, the New York City dream a him in regard to co-sponsoring and participat- Karate Club, Bio Med Society, Chabad Club, Continued from front reality.” ing in their October 30 “Information Gala,” Chinese Christian Fellowship, Chinese David Gallagher, Vice-President for College event that will be held on the 14th floor. The Students Association, CIS Society, Classical “This plaza is a sacred place for being a foun- Advancement stated that last year the school event is for freshmen and will feature represen- Music Club, Club India, Colligate Association tain of higher learning,” announced Rabbi collected $10 million in donations from alum- tatives from the Offices of Bursar, Registrar, of Women in Business, Drum Circle Club, Noach Valley, as he blessed the plaza during the ni. The fund was founded in 1970 as a nonprof- Student Life, as well as other important organi- Hand to Hand Combat Club, Italian Society, dedication. Kent requested that Valley give a it organization and it helps the school pay for zations on campus. Korean Student Association, Model United speech at the event. Vice-President’s Report Nations at Baruch, Music and Performing Arts Comerie spoke in honor of Kent during the Vice President Mohammed Iqbal reported that Guild, New Generation, NYC Hong Kong dinner. Comrie is city council member for the “Thank you for your sup- USG will host an event on Thursday November Club, Phi Beta Sigma, Philosophy Club, 27th district. He started working for Kent when 13, during club hours in the 14th floor sky room Taiwanese Student Association and Voices of he was 14, in the late 1970s, as a counselor port. Thank you for mak- (14-220). The event will feature Peter Praise. when she was working in welfare. Recently Bakstansky, the president of the New York Academic Affairs ,Comerie was involved in the successful ing this dream, the Federal Reserve Bank, and himself a Baruch Upper Senator Kevin Baball reported that the attempt to re-instate the Peter F. Vallone schol- alumnus. Bakstansky will talk about introduc- Library Book reserve program will cost USG arship, which awards money to thousands of American dream, the New ing monetary policy to the public as well as $1,000. Books will be purchased for those CUNY students. York City dream, a reali- other issues. The Dean of the Zicklin School of classes that have a minimum of 125 students in “It is not always that you have people that are Business, John Elliot has been invited to this all sections combined. USG wants to improve New Yorkers that are willing to give back to ty.” event and it is possible that it will be taped by faculty-student relationships by subsidizing New York. It is great when you have people that CUNY-TV. professional clubs and increasing communica- give back to the community that gave back to Campus Affairs tion between major oriented clubs and the fac- them,” he said about Kent. “I am here to salute some of its educational programs. The USG will promote their October 30 event ulty from the department of that major. USG Barbara on behalf of the city council, on behalf “That is a record level of support,” he said. next week. There will be a suggestion box at the also wants to have experienced individuals and of the Manhattan borough president, but espe- “That support also represents the largest per- USG table at Club Fair on October 9. faculty speak at club events which USG is will- cially on behalf of myself, for making me who centage of our alumni.” Legislative Affairs ing to sponsor. There are currently two student I am today.” “Today I am here to thank all of you for your Upper Senator Ahmed Hossain reported that representatives to the Zicklin School of When Kent attended Baruch College the dedication and commitment to Baruch he spoke to former Baruch Professor Doru Business and Baball is looking for students to tuition was free. She continues to attend lec- College,” said Comerie. “It is clear that you Tsaganea, P.HD. Tsaganea has already spoken be representatives for the other two Baruch tures within the Vertical Campus. “There is understand that we have to continue to educate to his Congressman and got a letter from Schools, The Weissman School of Arts and always something interesting going on,” in the people.” Senator Hillary Clinton. His case is progressing Sciences and the School of Public Affairs. school, she commented. Gallagher also presented several awards to in the New York State court system. USG will Treasurer’s Report President Ned Regan started the dinner by outstanding Baruch alumni and also as speak to him again. USG has passed the restructured budgets of thanking everyone who contributed to Baruch expressed the need to continue to educate stu- Evening and Part Time Affairs the following clubs. in the past year. He spoke about the rise in dents about Baruch’s achievements in life and Upper Senator Larissa Rangini reported that Old Business enrollment and the increasing standards of the his legacy. she contacted the Career Development Center USG has approved a proposal by lower college. and they are planning a career night sometime Senator Brian Phillip for a complaints commit- “The enrollment was superb. We hit our tar- next semester. Rangini has been seeking tee. The committee will be responsible for col- get in spite of recessions, increase in tuition and recruiters in the meanwhile. USG has passed a lecting complaint forms from complaint boxes increase in our standards,” he said. “Kids want motion to spend $225 on providing around 200 placed around campus. The committee will to come here.” evening student with coffee and cookies on then meet once a week and decide on how to Regan also made a commitment to help stu- October 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. further proceed with the complaints. dents that would like to attend Baruch, but fall Appeals New Business below the mark. In this way he hopes to pre- Appeals for leadership weekend were passed USG held in house elections for two open serve the original goals of the institution--that for the following clubs by USG: AIESEC, evening lower senator spots. Only Ibrahim of helping first generation immigrants achieve Alpha Phi Delta, Hebrew Culture Club, Golden Lawal ran and was voted in as a lower senator. their dreams. Even though the standards are Key International Honour Society, PHI ETA There is still one open evening lower senator going up, “We will continue to serve the people SIGMA, Pre Law Society, Shop of Style, position. The next USG meeting will be on that need the Baruch education.” Toastmasters International, International October 15. “We are here to make sure that when you Affairs Organization, National Association of donate money to Baruch we can channel that Black Accountants Inc., ASEDOM, money to either kids or the academic pro- -SANDRO LEMBERG The 25th Street enterance to the Vertical grams,” assured Regan. “Thank you for your Photography club, Sigma Alpha Delta, LAY Campus was renamed Barbara Kent Plaza. (Latin American Youth) and Hispanic Society. support. Thank you for making this dream, the (Photo/ Aaron Siegel) THE TICKER NEWS OCTOBER 7, 2003 3 Students Begin Preparing KFC Competition Holds Valuable as the CPE Exam Draws Near Lessons for Advertising Society By JANA SCHIOWITZ October 7 from 3:30-5:00 and 5:30-7:00. By ROSA CABALLERO The shoot for the commercial took place on a Prior to signing up for the test, students may Friday and it lasted for about six hours. Four Beginning October 9, students will be taking not know some of the vocabulary required, or The AAF Advertising Society of Baruch random Baruch students volunteered to com- the CUNY Proficiency Examination, also the format of the CPE. That is why students are College gained valuable experience in the pro- ment on the product. However, because the known as the CPE. There are 16 opportunities urged to learn about the test-how to fully duction process for a commercial, when the Advertising Society members did not know for students to take the exam over the seven- express their points, the directions and the grad- members decided to enter KFC’s competition how to manage the equipment very well, it took day period from October 9 to October 18. As it ing criteria. Students are graded on the devel- for “Better, Bigger, Popcorn Chicken.” When them a long time to set up, and the volunteers comes closer to test time, emphasis on students’ opment of their essay, by showing a clear con- the competition was announced on television had to leave. Members themselves resorted to preparations for the exam increases. Although nection between the readings, their understand- the Advertising Society jumped at the chance to being in the commercial. They spent money out students are given three chances to take the ing of the readings, how well supported their not only produce a commercial that would be of their own pockets to buy the product and on exam, they need to take the test seriously and points are and the clarity of their essay. aired during the Superbowl, but also win a other miscellaneous expenses. The video was take it as soon as possible. “Students must actively read the text, under- $10,000 cash prize. completed at 11 p.m. that same day, in the The CPE was developed to test students’ stand what they read and make sure they under- “As marketing and advertising students, Vertical Campus. capability to comprehend information and think stand the instructions,” said Morgan. we’ve never before faced this type of challenge “We learned an incredibly lot on the aston- critically. Students are expected to show that “It may be helpful for students to discuss the in actually putting our planning into strategy,” ishing amount of work needed to make this they can write clearly, correctly and logically. text selection with family and friends. said Tatiana Rios, president of the society. “We happen,” said Rios. Students’ demonstration of their writing skills Understanding the text is one step closer to were so used to only being the minds behind the The deadline to hand in the commercial was is seen as being vital when it comes to success passing the exam,” said Amanda Hurley, a campaign that we confess we underestimated Tuesday, September 30. It had to be submitted in upper level courses. Once this literacy profi- Baruch student and SACC tutor. “I would also some aspects of TV commercial recording and in VHS format, and the society did not have an ciency is demonstrated on the CPE, students are suggest that students prepare to talk about per- editing.” adequate amount of time to do so. Even though then able to proceed to junior level. sonal experiences that can relate to the text.” With the help from Stella Varveris and Steve they missed their deadline, everyone involved “Compare, contrast, summarize and analyze,” Students are required to take this test when Paintner from the Baruch Technology and in the project is proud to have made a commer- advised Alison Lovell, a Senior they have between 45 and 60 credits. If a stu- Computer Center, students involved in the proj- cial for their first time. Communication Fellow. “Students should be dent wants to take the test during the semester ect were able to borrow the equipment neces- “We were pretty disappointed,” said Choo. specific and accurate on the exam.” and they are registered for bringing their total to sary to film the project. “but we took it as experience.” There are two parts to the CPE. The first part 45 they can do so. Still, students must be aware “We had a bunch of ideas,” commented “I never thought Baruch had so many is integrating two readings, one that was read in that they must pass the exam by the time they Danny Choo, Vice-President of Marketing. resources out there for their students,” said advance, and another that is given at the begin- reach their 60 credits. The only students At the beginning of the project everyone had Rios. ning of the actual test. Students need to draw a exempt from this exam are those with a bache- numerous ideas that would not have been feasi- She expressed her thanks to Varveris, connection between the two readings as well as lor’s degree or higher from an accredited pro- ble with their budget and resources. The group Paintner, and Luz Rodriguez, their club coun- incorporate their own experiences and opin- gram. finally decided on asking random Baruch stu- selor. ions. Students have two hours to complete the Once students receive a letter informing them dents to participate by having them try KFC’s The FAA Adverstising Society runs its own analytical reading and writing sections. In the of the exam, they must sign up at the testing popcorn chicken and then asking them their ad agency, holds seminars and workshops with second part, students are given two charts or office. If students do not receive a letter, it is opinion. The commercial would then end with professional speakers and is involved with graphs and another reading passage. Students still their responsibility to inquire about the test. a commentator asking the audience, “Isn’t word fundraising and community projects. have to evaluate the information and see if the If they fail to sign up, it will result in the loss of of mouth great?” charts or graphs correspond with the reading, one of their three chances to take the exam. all within one hour. They will then receive the reading passage to An important thing for students to keep in get familiarized with the exam and the reading. mind is to start preparing for the CPE as soon The most important thing students should keep as possible. At SACC, the Student Academic in mind is the number of chances given for this Consulting Center, peer tutoring is available for exam. There are only three chances for stu- those needing help preparing for the CPE. dents to pass, and they must pass in order to Although tutors cannot discuss the text or the graduate. text itself, they can go over different strategies To help students get ready, SACC is offering and examples with students. workshops for the CPE. They are taking place “While this is a wonderful addition to the October 8 from 5:30-7:00, October 9 from tutors’ skill set, students taking the CPE are 12:30-2:00 and 5:30-7:00, October 10 from able to get help for this very important exam,” 12:30-2:00, October 14 from 12:30-2:00 and said Carol Morgan, SACC Director. She October 16 from 12:30-2:00 and 5:30-7:00. All explained how having trained CPE tutors is an of the workshop instructors are certified, and asset to not only the tutors, but to the students also read and grade the CPE. To sign up, go to as well. SACC which is located on the second floor of The Bernard L. Schwartz Communication the Vertical Campus building. Institute, which has been working with SACC Students must bring their ID card, a pen, a No. on training for tutors and providing different 2 pencil and the reading selection. A dictionary forms of CPE support, is conducting its own may also be brought to the exam. workshops. These workshops are only for stu- “Make sure you have enough prep time. Then dents who are taking the CPE for the second you’ll realize that this test is not terribly diffi- time or more. The workshops are held on cult,” said Morgan. Baruch College’s Advertising Society is working with Kentucky Fried Chicken on a “Bigger October 2 at 10:30-12:00 and 3:00-4:30 and on Better Popcorn Chicken Campaign.” (Photo/ http://www.kfc.com) YES Network Chairman Leo Hindery Peter F. Vallone Inaugurates New Lecture To Give Talk About Media Industry Series on Government and Politics

NEW YORK, Baruch College- President Ned an accountant and lawyer culminated with his NEW YORK, Baruch College- The Hon. Peter good government,” Altman said. Regan has announced a named lecture series, becoming president and chief executive officer F. Vallone, Sr., former Speaker of the New York Government & Politics in New York City will the Russell Banks CEO Leadership Series, of Grow Chemical Corporation, which would City Council and longtime civic leader, will be a permanent lecture series and may, on occa- which will begin this year at Baruch College later be named Grow Group Inc. inaugurate a new lecture series on Government sion, include a class. and feature leading executives speaking on top- The Hindery lecture and question-and-answer & Politics in New York City, Stan Altman, “Our target is to raise a million dollars to ics of moment in their fields. session will take place at 7.p.m. on October 7, Dean of the Baruch College School of Public endow the series,” Altman noted. The inaugural speaker in the series will be at the Baruch College Vertical Campus Affairs announced last week. Four lectures a Those wishing to attend should RSVP at Leo Hindery, chairman and CEO of the Conference Center, 55 Lexington Avenue, year will explore the optimal balance between 212.802.4735 or via e-mail at: spa_confer- YankeeNets Yes Network. His remarks are enti- Room 14-220. Seating is limited so the College government and politics in the management [email protected] . tled: “The Media Industry: Opportunities and requests that those interested in attending call and administration of New York City. The inau- Support for this program has been provided Challenges,” and are likely to address such the Baruch rsvp line (212-280-2851) or use the gural lecture will take place on Wednesday, by TK Duggan, Delaware Bay Co. Inc; William issues as media and changing technologies, rsvp e-mail address [email protected] October 8, 5:30 – 7:00 pm at the College’s D. Fugazy, National Ethnic Coalition of opportunities for today’s students interested in to alert the school of your intention to attend. Newman Conference Center, 151 E. 25th St. Organizations Foundation; Lawrence Gaslow, media careers, the consolidation of media and An early arrival also is alo strongly advised. between Lexington and Third Avenues. This Empire Office Inc; George S. Kaufman, sports ownership, and the relationship of both event is free and open to the public. Kaufman Management; Marshall Rose, to the localities which they serve. Dean Altman cited Peter Vallone’s consistent Marshall Rose Family Foundation; Jack Rudin, Hindery has been a leader in every aspect of support for the funding of public libraries, for Rudin Management Company; and Fred and modern media and communications. Before Mayor David Dinkins’ community policing ini- Judy Wilpon, Judy & Fred Wilpon Family becoming head of the Yes Network, Hindery tiative, “safe cities, safe streets,” and the cre- Foundation, Inc. was CEO of Global Crossing and president and ation of the Peter Vallone Scholarships (which Designated as a Flagship institution within CEO of AT&T Broadband & Internet Services. have helped thousands of students afford a col- the City University, Baruch College’s School of He also served as president and CEO of Tele- lege education) as examples of Vallone’s com- Public Affairs specializes in teaching, research, Communications Inc. (TCI) before its acquisi- mitment to good governance and the public and service in municipal government, nonprof- tion by AT&T. interest. it administration, policy analysis and evalua- The talks are part of Baruch’s continuing “Peter’s career exemplifies balance between tion, health care policy and educational admin- effort to make the real life knowledge and expe- the political issues of the day and the need for istration. rience of executives a vital part of its students’ learning experiences and the College’s ongoing Correction economic, cultural and scholarly service to In the Issue 4 article titled “Bursar Error Causes Students To Pay Extra Fees,” the reporter claims New York City. that the Bursar Office was responsible for not charging part time and night students the higher Russell Banks graduated in 1940 from the activity fee due to a computer error. The Registrar’s Office is responsible for implementing any business program at City College Downtown, Leo Hindery will speak October 7. (Photo/ change in tuition in the computer system. later to become Baruch College. His career as www.lemans.org/) 4 THE TICKER NEWS OCTOBER 7, 2003 THE TICKER FEATURES OCTOBER 7, 2003 5

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By SAMANTHA ENTELES that students would have known to take more is nothing to be concerned about in terms of Chocolat Offers Tasty care in returning the forms. The placement of withdrawals, but a medical stop will appear in October 1 has come and gone and so has the the link may also have been confusing for stu- the school’s computer system. But Pricey Treats deadline for handing in the meningitis forms. dents. Most people just scroll down the screen “I don't think that the college did a good job Those of us who managed to fill the form out and read through their messages quickly. By with informing the students about the meningi- By KENNETH THOM are no longer in danger of being dropped from placing the link for the form in the middle of tis forms for something that was so important to our classes. On the other hand, everyone who the page and within other text many students be handed in by a certain date, the form should Enjoy the sensations of biting into a semi-soft did not hand in their forms will soon find out may have missed the form and not realized that have been sent to all the students by mail,” said chocolate, enjoying the rich taste only to be that they have been withdrawn from their class- it was on the same page. Medina Huertas, a junior majoring in Finance. brought into a land of an even finer chocolate es and will not be allowed back until the form “Students have not been dropped yet,” said The Admissions office understands that stu- filling. If you’ve ever watched the movie La has been brought in. Letters were distributed Maria Curmi of the Admissions office. dents may not have been able to turn the form Chocolat, like me, I’m sure you didn’t care starting September 1 to inform the students of At this point it is not known exactly how many in for valid reasons, and this is why the extra much for the story but you loved seeing the the new policy. A few weeks later the message of the forms have been turned in but according days were added. Curmi took every effort to chocolates being made and how everyone was posted on the Baruch College Website with to the Admissions office, which is handling the make it easy for people to get these forms in on enjoyed every scrumptious piece. I guarantee if the following heading: “NY State Forms and forms, thousands have come in and more are time. She accepted forms that were faxed to you step in La Maison du Chocolat, you will Records Required on Meningitis by October 1 still coming in. A leniency period was set up her. feel the same experience as well! to Remain Enrolled.” that allowed students until Tuesday, October 7 “If the office is closed, just slip them under Over the summer, I took my significant other There were several problems with the way the to hand in their forms. Many students had the door,” she said. to La Maison du Chocolat as a surprise sort of form was posted, starting with the fact that the appointments to receive the immunization the The law was passed on August 15, 2003, giv- an anniversary treat. When we stepped inside, I consequences of not turning in the form were same week the forms were due, so this was ing the college time to inform students of enjoyed the fine distinct aroma of the various not given enough stress in the letter. After a taken into consideration. If students will be everything that needs to be done in order to chocolates and other treats surrounding us. We lengthy explanation of the ruling passed by dropped they will receive an e-mail informing remain in their classes. There is nothing that could not decide on what to try because every- Governor Pataki and the risks of meningitis, the them of what is going to happen. After this, can be done to change what has already hap- thing looked so very good! Unfortunately, they letter informed students that they would have to students may turn in the form and reregister for pened but hopefully in the future Baruch will do not allow you to try any free samples, except return the form by October 1 or else they would their classes, according to the Registrar’s learn from their mistakes and make sure stu- for the ice creams and sorbets that are available. no longer be allowed to attend classes. office. dents are completely informed about all the The ice cream has a perfect taste, which is dis- The college would have gotten a much high- Another concern that many students have had risks, not just those regarding the disease. tinct from any other ice cream around (and it er response rate to the form had it placed the is whether or not the withdrawal from the should! It'll cost you $3.50 per scoop!). I guar- message at the top of the page in bold print so classes will show up on their transcripts. There antee the chocolate ice cream has no rivals! The ice cream is served with a very small spoon, the scoop is about the size of a pinky nail. This is to The Village Idiot? Antigone Debuts savor every single bite that enters your mouth, so don't rush it; this isn't Edy’s! Be Smart Enough To Keep Away to Soldout Crowds I was surprised to see how high class this bou- tique actually was. You won't see your everyday walked off the hog farm. This is, of course, not By MICHAEL POLYAK By LOLA YAHAYA cafeteria lady with a hairnet serving you. Each for lack of skin being shown here; Girls Gone attendant is well dressed, wearing serving Wild (or some other kind of softcore porn) is What do you get when you put old country Last Thursday, September 25, the Baruch gloves, and delicately places each choice you regularly shown on the TV. music, softcore porn, sleazy women, and Performing Arts Center (BPAC) presented make, with silver tongs onto a silver platter. We One of the individuals that was recently fea- America's most wanted together? You get The Antigone, a great works reading, directed by were shocked to see many couples entering tured on America's Most Wanted killed a Village Idiot. Located in the west village, this Jonathan Berstein. It was held in the Engelman only to purchase two truffles. For small pur- woman he met at this bar. I found this out after bar is known for some of the sleaziest activity Recital Hall (B2 level). Most seats were taken, chases, each chocolate is carefully hand I went here. in town. The bar is on the corner of 14th Street with the last two rows being reserved for those wrapped. For larger orders, everything is care- The sleaziness has had a negative affect on the and 9th Avenue in the center of quite a trendy who came in late. Antigone is one of the clas- fully placed into a beautiful box, tied with a bar. That is, the place is so sleazy and dirty that neighborhood. Just don't do anything to get on sic Greek tragedies and the sequel to Oedipus bow and wrapped in tissue paper. Even the bags mostly old men come here. Nice, self-respect- the bouncers' bad side; they are known for their Rex (another classic Greek tragedy). The read- are nice! ing girls, and I use that term loosely, are put off tempers. ing took about an hour, starting sometime Do not be intimidated by the surroundings, I by the overt display of the female form. The inside of the bar is stinky and packed with around 1 pm during club hours. have seen many tourists enter and leave within Let's face fact drunken, old, horny men and greasy old "country boys," wearing flannel The cast consisted of seven people, all of a few seconds because there were no prices. I young naked women don't make for a very cor- shirts and trucker hats (no, not the trendy kind). whom have a number of credits. Some of the guarantee that this is the best money you'll dial mix. On the upside, men who come here The country music is blaring and the bartenders note-worthy credits amongst the cast members spend on any dessert. It's a great experience that can expect to see some skin and flirt with a bar- like to flash the crowd between serving up include: Jean Arbeiter [stage directions]: will astonish you when you enter. Everyone is tender (who in all likeliness isn’t all that great- some of the hardest drinks this side of Broadway -- Cats [Final Company], Emma carefully making their decisions, as if they're looking). Therein lies the real reason that guys Broadway. When the owner, who dresses like Bowers [Ismene/Eurydice]; Training -- Julliard, picking out jewelry! The place also offers a come here porn and loose women. That is the the majority of the clientele and likes to drink, BFA. Gary Brownlee (Chorus/Sentry): Awards very nice dining area located in the back, where one and only reason one should ever decide to wants to hire a new bartender, he puts a sign up -- Obie Award, Painted Snake In A Painted you can enjoy various beverages. come here. Well, that and the dueling banjos reading: "SHAMELESS SLUTS WANTED: Chair (Talking Band), New Dramatists 2001 Just to give you an idea on how much you (of ‘Deliverance’ fame) are the only reasons to NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY." Charles Bowden Award. Chris Ceraso (Chorus should expect to spend, each scoop of ice cream come here. Debauchery isn't at all limited to the bar- Leader/Teiresias): Television -- Law and Order; or sorbet will run you $3.50. Milk chocolates The banjos are fun if you've spent your entire tenders and their lecherous, forty-something Has premiered work by David Mamet, Joyce and dark chocolates are based on weight - life in the woods or on the farm, but they are a admirers. The female patrons are also encour- Carol Oates and John Guare; Voice Work - PBS expect to pay about $75 to $140 for approxi- little creepy in the center of downtown New aged to get on the bar and strut their stuff. Documentaries; Writing Credits -- Another mately a pound. Each truffle will cost you about York, and anyone who's seen Deliverance will Ladies, a bar dance earns you a shot and the World and multiple award winning documen- $2, and every other goodie will run you any- definitely run at the first sound of these things. admiration of guys that are both old enough to taries. Sarah Drew (Antigone): Broadway -- where from $4 up to $50. The Village Idiot is located at 355 W 14th St. be your father and who look like they've just Vincent in Brixton. Neal Huff There are a few boxes already packaged and (Haimon/Messenger): Broadway -- Take Me wrapped for you to purchase, but it seems much Out, The Lion in Winter [Roundabout Theatre more interesting to choose what you want. Each Company], The Tempest [NYSF]; Film - attendant is very friendly, and will even take the Hollywood Ending. Denis O’Hare (Creon): time to explain to you what is in each chocolate Broadway -- Cabaret; Off-Broadway -- or desert and how it is made. La Maison du Macbeth. Chocolat also currently has a book available The reading itself centered around Antigone which contains the recipes for each dessert they wanting to bury both of her brothers, who were currently offer. killed in battle. Unfortunately, Creon (the king, It's best to go along with a loved one rather and her future father-in-law) refused the burial than surprising them with a gift from La of one of her brothers, saying that he was a Maison du Chocolat. They need to experience it heretic and was not a hero. He threatened to in order to fully appreciate the kind gesture. punish whomsoever would go against his Everything here is great, but I highly recom- orders. Antigone did. Upon finding out about mend the chocolate ice cream, chocolate truf- Antigone’s ‘crime’, Creon sentenced her and fles, and champagne truffles. A gift bag of 12 her sister, Eurydice (whom he believed was truffles will run you about $16. Everything you involved) to death. His son Teiresias was at see becomes addicting. In my last three trips, odds with his father because of this. I've spent approximately $290, so be careful. Throughout the various developments in the La Maison du Chocolat, based in Paris, has play one, sees that Creon’s pride and stubborn- great locations now accessible to all of you ness will lead eventually to his destruction, chocolate lovers out there. The location I fre- emotionally and socially. quent is at 1018 Madison Avenue, near 79th Towards the end of the reading, the chain street, right by Central Park. The 2nd location is reaction commences: Teiresias finds Antigone right in Rockefeller Center. The exact address is dead. He then kills himself. His mother finds 30 Rockefeller Center. I prefer the Madison out. She kills herself. Creon is left alone with Avenue location because after a nice trip with his despair, anguish and guilt. your date, you can go for a romantic walk Overall, the reading stayed true to the ideals of through the park. Julia, center, is a bartender at The Village Idiot. She’s standing here with two of her friends. classic Greek tragedies. Pride, irrationality and (Photo/ www.nycbp.com) stubbornness won out over patience and compassion. 6 THE TICKER EDITORIAL OCTOBER 7, 2003

Lack of Communication Sprouts an Ongoing Round of the Blame-Game

As reported in a Ticker article last week titled “Bursar Error Causes Students To Pay Extra Fees,” student activity fee rates that were increased for full and part-time evening students were not updated in the computer system. As a result, students that paid the old rates have been recently issued bills to compensate the difference. Marcia Barran On the opposite page is a piece written to The Ticker from Michael DiMarco, the Baruch College Bursar. Editor-in-Chief [email protected] DiMarco makes the claim that The Ticker did not properly report this story. One can see that DiMarco had sev- eral genuine concerns regarding the student body receiving misinformation regarding this sensitive issue. On Rosa Caballero the other hand, it is clear that even some administrators within the college have little knowledge when it comes Executive Editor [email protected] to student-related concerns. DiMarco was correct about one thing. He writes, “the Registrar's Office who is responsible for the setting of Andy Ray Wong Advertising Manager tuition and fees in CUNY's Registration System was also not informed,” explaining why the system was set to [email protected] the old rates. The Ticker reported that due to “a computer oversight in the Bursar's office” students are essen- Aaron Siegel tially being forced to pay more. For this discrepancy, we apologize. The Registrar's Office is the entity respon- News Editor sible for updating the computer system to reflect new rates in tuition and student activity fees whenever changes [email protected] take place. Having this responsibility ensures that students are billed accordingly to their student status. Leo Shvartsman This may relieve the Bursar's Office of this particular burden, but it brings a few questions to the table. The Features Editor first issue is the “lack of communication between various administrators.” It seems a bit strange that in a school [email protected] where the importance of technology is increasingly stressed, when there are multiple means for one department Sandro Lemberg to contact another, there still exists a communication problem between departments concerning a matter as Op-Ed Editor imperative as increased fees. It is a bit far-fetched to believe that administrators were “not informed,” about [email protected] the new student activity fees, but with the same token, there was ostensibly no error in implementing the new Dimitrios Fragiskatos tuition rates. Arts Editor The second issue at hand is blame. Yes, the Registrar's Office is responsible for updating the computer sys- [email protected] tem. Perhaps other administrators and offices within the college were also responsible for some facet of this Phillip Gong problem. However, in the end is it not the Bursar's Office that mails tuition bills to students? Is it not the Bursar's Sports Editor Office where student must remit tuition payment? Basically, the buck stops here. Regardless of whether or not [email protected] any other Baruch office is in charge of system upgrades, the last office to see tuition bills and send them out to Chi Ho Lee students is that of the Bursar. It appears as if the Bursar's Office is caught red-handed playing the blame game. Webmaster In spite of what errors another office may have made, it is possible that the final office to oversee tuition bills [email protected] could have caught the error. Perhaps, if slightly more attention was paid regarding the student activity fee Shanti Amalanathan amounts printed on the bills of full and part-time evening students, another problem could have been alleviat- Public Relations Manager* ed. [email protected] The third issue is DiMarco's slightly twisted perception of how the increased activity fees came to be. He Christina Lee writes, “In addition, how can your paper make a statement that, ‘A computer oversight in the Bursar's Office Business Manager* causing many Baruch Students to dig deeper...’ The students' fees were increased by the students not by the [email protected] Bursar's Office. The amounts billed were not mistakes but legitimate increases voted by the student government. This was not a very responsible report on what happened.” It is true that fees were not increased by the Bursar's Office. However, the article in discussion never made any such reference. Instead, the article read: “During the *Denotes acting Undergraduate Student Government Election that took place last April 2003, the Baruch community voted for a new student government as well as a referendum to change student fees.” The student government never decid- TEAM TICKER ed upon these fees. In fact, the student government acting as an independent entity does not have the authority Production to do so. But indeed, students voted upon this; no one is denying this fact. Perhaps a pre-requisite for working Marcia Barran, Rosa Caballero, Andy Wong, in a college administration office should be first understanding how it works, especially when students are Dimitrios Fragiskatos, Sandro Lemberg, Aaron Siegel, Phillip Gong, Leo Shvartsman, Zaneta added in the equation. Reid, Claudia Martinez, Daniel Eckman The ultimate concern here is not who increased the fees, because the answer to that question is clear. The point Staff is that someone should take responsibility for their actions rather than shuffle the blame from department to Adam Dayan, Ahmed Doughri, Wesley Griffin, department. Zaneta Reid, Jana Schiowitz Students have been hit hard this semester - probably the hardest in a while. Tuition is up, fees have increased, Contributors subway fares have risen and textbook prices continue to soar. Students work hard for their money, whether they Joe Black, Samantha Enteles, Chris Holmes, acquire it themselves or receive assistance. After all of this, the last thing any student wants to see is a bill for Christian Largo, Angela Lin, Naota Nanadaba, Igor Norinsky, Michael Polyak, Franklyn Roa, more payment in the mail. Levi Stolik, Kenneth Thom, Alice Wong, Lola If any misguided information was printed, The Ticker regrets any errors caused. But at the end of the day, this Yahaya, Kemal Yildiz occurrence proves an important point: as students we are taught the value of ethics as well as honesty and tak- Photography ing responsibility for our actions. But as we have that responsibility to others, administrators must realize that Aaron Siegel they equally have that responsibility to us. The Ticker is published weekly by The Ticker editorial staff at:

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“Maybe he will insist on Harvard or MIT, but if his grandma has her way he’ll be here at Baruch.” - Barbara Kent at the Kent Plaza dedication, speaking about her two-year old grandson’s future college endeavors THE TICKER OP-ED/ CALENDAR OCTOBER 7, 2003 7 Academic Integrity Necessary Letters To The Editor Not Only For Students Response To “No Community at Baruch” JOE BLACK Dear Ticker, lous physical plant/ campus. The formation of the student academic bly based our grades on our final term paper. My wife (who also attended) and I visit the integrity task force is a step forward in pre- The chairperson assured us that various profes- The other day I was at Baruch and picked up campus often these days. The first sight we venting academic dishonesty. However, who is sors of the department participated in grading a The Ticker and read with interest the piece by come upon is the entrances; the one on 24th overseeing the faculty in making sure that they these papers. However, when students from my Ayite Ajavon. I am an alumnus and during my street and all of 25th street. are not manipulating students’ grades? class attempted to receive their papers back or years at the school, I wrote features for The What do we see? Filth. Cigarette butts, For those of you who think it is not possible even to simply look at them, the chairperson Ticker. empty soda cans and bottles, fast food paper to have a professor alter your grade and not furiously objected to this. When I attended it was not yet a college. It bags, sandwich wrappings (with leftover food) provide you with legitimate reasons, you are Many of the students who attempted to con- was the CCNY “School of Business.” We were and papers (including The Ticker) strewn all surely mistaken. I, along with 20 other students tact that chairperson could not even get pass the all part of City College. “17 Lex” was our sec- about the areas. What is more disconcerting is have experienced this scenario. secretary. The secretary made sure that we got ond home for four years. (Sometimes five or to see the students sitting and smoking in the In the fall of 2002, my first semester at the message loud and clear; the chairperson is six years, if we had to work as well as attend midst of all this filth. Baruch, I was scheduled to take English 2100, not changing your grade and you are not get- classes). Community? Would you behave at home like which consisted of students from the Baruch ting your paper back. We had two things in common with the stu- this? It is exhilarating to come back and Honors College. Unfortunately, during the win- For those of us who actually made it past her dents today. One, we all had to be bright, smart, see students working hard at their education but ter recess, my English 2100 professor passed and into his office, he just gave us another short eager to learn and matriculate to get in. disappointing to see their disregard for the away. speech, which reaffirmed the secretary’s origi- Second, we almost all came from environment they live in. She passed on prior to grading our term nal message. immigrant families that could not afford to You are getting a world-class education in a papers, and thus did not enter our final grades. This grade is on our permanent record, which send their children to college. Indeed, in most brand new world-class facility. Be proud and We were assured that the English department will be sent out when we apply to Law School, cases, we were the first in the family to even go keep it looking world class. would take all the necessary steps to make sure Medical School, or Graduate School. to college, as it was the case with me. By the way, we randomly asked students, that we would have a grade for this class. The bottom line is that there is no proof for Today, one observes the same condition. “Who was Baruch?” The answer was mostly Boy, were we fooled. It turned out that virtu- the grades that the majority of the students of Bright, energetic and young people striving for “Duh.” ally everyone in the class received a grade that class received. It seems to me that this learning from mostly immigrant poor families. lower than they had expected. For it seemed school needs to address academic dishonesty in However, a sense of community is more than Aaron Schechter, Class of ‘48, that a chairperson of a department, believed students and faculty. just saying “Hi,” as you walk through the Elaine (Abrams) Schechter, Class of ‘52 that the deceased professor was too lenient with This is not high school. At least that is what halls. Baruch, today, has an astonishing, fabu- her grades. Therefore, the chair took it upon we thought. So then why should we, mature, themself to alter our grades. college students, who pay for these classes, tol- Disregarding the grades from our previous erate such childish behavior from that chairper- papers, which were recorded in our past pro- son? Bursar Responds to Ticker Article fessor’s grading book, that chairperson proba- Dear Ticker, In addition, how can your paper make a state- ment that “A computer oversight in the I was told by Carl Aylman (Director of Bursar’s Office causing many Baruch students Media Coverage of Minorities Student Life) in August 2003 that the student to dig deeper...” The student fees were government increased the fees for evening stu- increased by the students, not by the Bursar’s Perpetuates Discrimination dents. However, I told Carl that I was not told Office. that the fees were increased. The amounts billed were not mistakes but ALICE WONG In addition, the Registrar’s Office, who is legitimate increases voted by the student gov- responsible for the setting of tuition and fees in ernment. This was not a very responsible report My impression of the way people of color are make in life. Most people tend to believe what- CUNY’s Registration System was also not on what really happened. I am hoping that the treated by the news media in New York is a bad ever the media says. informed. Due to this lack of communication students will be given the correct information one. For example, whenever my mom listens to between various administrators, the student in the next addition of The Ticker. I would like to point out that crimes take the radio or watches TV, whether she knows it fees were not installed into the registration sys- place every day by all sorts of people of differ- or not, it influences the way she thinks and it tem until early September. Michael DiMarco, Bursar ent backgrounds. But for some reason, the may alter the decisions she makes. media always tends to show criminals who are The media plays an even larger role for immi- colored committing heinous crimes such as grants who are trying to learn English. An easy rape, murder, illegal possession of drugs or way to learn English is in fact by watching tele- CCaalleennddaarr weapons. vision. Babies learn from television by watch- Here are club event listings for the week span- thursday Everyone nowadays has their own percep- ing shows like “Sesame Street” or “Blues ning from October 7 - October 13. If you like to October 9, 2003 tions and stereotypes about different ethnic Clues,” so why is it that adults cannot learn the be listed for free in our upcoming issue which Club Fair will be held during club hours groups based on what they see and hear in the same way? comes out on October 14, please send your (12:30-2:30 PM) in the lobbies of the first and media. Maybe the reasons why we tend to believe the event information along with contact info to second floors. Check out what Baruch’s clubs When we think of a specific group of people, media so much is because we are naïve, or per- [email protected]. Listings for the and organizations have to offer! here are some examples of what typically haps the images we see being portrayed are next issue should span the dates from October comes to mind: Italians are thought to be part done so repeatedly that we start to believe it 14 - October 19. of the mafia, Hispanics are thought to be drug more and more. dealers, African-Americans as thieves and We are still continuing on the wrong path by monday friday Muslims are thought of as terrorists. discriminating against others. October 10, 2003 Stereotypes like this may be true for some Now we can, but no one wants to step up and October 7, 2003 Event: Kaplan Practice LSAT individuals in the minorities, but not for all. We take action against the discrimination set Event: Help Us Decorate the Sukkah! Sponsored By: Prelaw Society should not be judged as a whole but as individ- against us. Younger generations tend to follow Sponsored By: Hillel Time: 1:00-4:00 PM uals. in their parent’s footsteps by sharing the same Time: Location: VC 9-117 For example, since September 11, many views and ideas about other people. They judge Location: Americans have been so scared of any terror- others solely on what they think those people *For the Chag Sukkot come chill with us and make related attacks that they generalized and sus- are like without getting the chance to really our Sukkah look awesome, and get a mitzvah too!!! pected all Muslims or people who look Muslim know who they are. of being terrorists. From my point of view, we tend to miss out It is totally unfair that innocent people have on great opportunities to become friends with to suffer because they are suspected of being people outside of our own race. terrorists and also because the government sus- From my past experiences I have been dis- pects them of supposedly having connections criminated against for being Asian by my peers with Al-Qaeda. and other Asians. The media created this perception of all I find it hard to believe that even people of the Muslims being terrorists to show the viewers same race discriminate against each other. Just that none of their kind can be trusted. As a because we are different it does not give others result, there is hatred between Muslims and the right to discriminate against us. non-Muslims. I feel that if the media did not discriminate As a nation we need to brag less and do against minorities then maybe we could actual- more. In this way, we can cover all bases and ly move past these boundaries separating us. protect our nation from others retaliating Maybe we can even become friends and learn against us. more about each other’s cultures and embrace The media plays a huge part in our develop- our differences and similarities. ment and and helps influence the decisions we

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How to Change the Past RABBI LEVI STOLIK JANA SCHIOWITZ Sometimes I wonder why some of my class- I have come to the conclusion that in a class “I shouldn’t have,” “If only I had known...” be vastly different deeds. es just do not interest me. Is it the subject? Is where there is no interaction and I am just there Whether it is an outright wrong, an unwise In other words, man is a spiritual creature in it the professor? Is it because I do not like to take notes, I do not learn nor am I interested. decision or a missed opportunity, we humans that he imparts significance to his deeds and school? No, I do like school and I try to take I am the type of person who needs to be given tend to harp on the past, often to the detriment, experiences. Things do not just happen, they classes that I am interested in so what is the examples, go over exercises or just have inter- or even paralysis, of our present endeavors and happen for a reason, they mean something, they problem? action. future potentials. further a certain objective. Well, I finally came up with an answer. The We all learn in different ways; some need to Some would advise us to let bygones be The same event can therefore mean different fact is that some professors just read from their see examples in order to understand while oth- bygones and get on with our lives. We are things to different people; by the same token, notes and do not interact with the class. This ers need to hear it or see it written. By profes- physical beings, and the laws of physics (at two very different events may serve the same allows for other things to take place during sors just reading their notes, students are not least as they stand now) dictate that time runs purpose and elicit identical feelings, imbuing class besides note-taking. learning. in one direction only. So why not simply put them with kindred souls despite the dissimilar- While I sit there, trying to jot down every Is it that hard for a professor to get up and the past behind us, especially since the past is ity of their bodies. word, the professor speaks in a monotone walk around while talking? Should professors behind us whether we put it there or not? The body of our lives is wholly subject to the voice, reading from their papers. As if what not know their material and not have to just It is advice we do not take. We continue to tyranny of time—the “hard facts,” cannot be they were saying was one long sentence like in stare and read from the paper throughout the feel responsible for what was, continue to undone. A missed flight cannot be unmissed; a the beginning of the book, ATale of Two Cities whole class? Is it a motivation problem? attempt to rewrite our histories, continue to harsh word uttered to a loved one cannot be by Charles Dickens. At Baruch, we are taught how to communi- regard our past as something that somehow still unspoken. But the soul of these events can be As I look around, I see students drifting off cate with others. In speech class, we learn “belongs” to us. changed. Here, we can literally travel back in into a deep sleep, even snoring at times. People about clarity, provoking interest with our audi- Something in our nature refuses to let go, time to redefine the significance of what walk out of class, I am sure not if to use the ence and how to get over the fear of speaking refuses to reconcile itself with the one-direc- occurred. bathroom or to just get air to wake them up. in front of others. Is that what is going on with tional flow of time. You oversleep, miss that flight and never Some come back with coffee while others do some of the professors? Yes, we are physical beings; but there is show up for that important meeting. The initial not come back at all. A fear of speaking in front of students, or is it something in us that transcends the physical. significance of that event: your boss is furious, At first, I fiound it rude, but afterwards I just laziness? Just sitting there with your notes Man is an amalgam of matter and spirit, a mar- your career suffers a serious setback, your self- could understand why this is happening. I too is not helping us understand what you are talk- riage of body and soul. It is our spiritual self esteem plummets. But you refuse to “put the must admit that sometimes I take out my plan- ing about; we are just learning how to write that persists in the belief that the past can be past behind you.” You dwell on what happened. ner and start going through what’s on tap for faster. redeemed. You ask yourself: What does it mean? What tomorrow. Sometimes I even draw my name Here is some advice to professors: Try to It is our connection with the spiritual essence does it tell me about myself? You realize that over and over again on my paper—really well I pose some interesting questions to start a dis- of our lives that grants us the capacity for you do not really care for your job, that your might add! cussion that would spark the interest of stu- teshuvah—the capacity to “return,” and true calling lies elsewhere. You resolve to make But then, I have to ask myself one question, dents. Come to class with notes, but also inter- retroactively transform the significance of past a fresh start, in a less profitable but more ful- what am I learning by looking at my planner or act with us. To students, good luck this semes- actions and experiences. filling endeavor. You have reached back in time drawing when I should be listening? Nothing ter and if you have a professor that just reads What is this “spiritual essence,” with which to transform that slumbered hour into a wake- of course, but then again, what am I learning by from their notes, try to stay motivated! we seek connection? And how does it enable us up call. just writing down notes? Nothing either. to literally change the past? Or you have an argument, lose your cool, and Not just man, but every object, force and speak those unforgivable words. The next phenomenon has both a “body,” and a “soul.” A morning you are friends again, agreeing to thing’s body is its physical mass, its quantifi- “forget what happened.” But you do not forget. Kobe vs. War able dimensions, its “hard facts.” A thing’s soul You are horrified by the degree of your insen- is its deeper significance, the truths it express- sitivity; you agonize over the distance that your IGOR NORINSKY es, the function it performs, the purpose it words have placed between the two of you. serves. Your horror and agony make you realize how This minute there are 130,000 American sol- as television or the newspapers. By way of example, let us consider the fol- sensitive you truly are to each other, how much diers in Iraq. They are fighting against the ter- All the information concerning events that lowing two actions: in a dark alleyway, a knife- you desire the closeness of the one you love. rorists in the name of freedom and democracy. happen outside of our first-hand periphery wielding gangster attacks a member of a rival You have reached back in time to transform a They are the proud protectors of our country come from these, and only these sources. gang; a hundred yards away, a surgeon bends source of distance and disharmony into a cata- and our universal will to liberty. This very Without them, we would be limited to hear- over a sedated patient lying on the operating lyst for greater intimacy and love. minute the United States is at war. ing news from people who have heard it from table. On the material surface of our lives, time’s I am on the ‘Q’ train leaving Manhattan, rush someone who had heard it from someone else, The “body,” of these two actions are quite rule is absolute. But on its spiritual inside, the hour, around 4 p.m. I sit and proudly smile and so on. The media essentially holds us in a similar: one human being takes hold of a sharp past is but another vista of life, open to explo- because a seat during rush hour is for New comprehensive and irrefutable grip that deems metal object and slices open the belly of a sec- ration and development with the transformative Yorkers, like raw meat is for a rabid dog, both us completely reliable on their information. ond human being. But an examination of the power of teshuvah. will claw and bite and occasionally bark to get The media swarm that was seen after Kobe “soul,” of these two events—the desires that it. Bryant’s escapades topped the coverage motivate them, the feelings that suffuse them, As I sit and contemplate Nietzsche, I notice America saw after North Korea decided to the aims they seek to achieve, reveals them to an old woman near me quietly laughing and reactivate its nuclear program. This may seem whispering something to herself. In her hands at first sight an outright contradiction of media is a newspaper, so to read, I immediately lean priorities and overall good sensibility. back to avoid being spotted. But can we go so far as to say that the papers Did you have a really bad day? Once you are spotted reading someone else’s that printed this “important” story disregarded Sometimes it feels like everything is going wrong. Your classes are newspaper on the train, you somehow feel infe- truth or failed in the ethics associated with rior, like you lost at something. It gets rather media? No, obviously we cannot. impossible, your job is murder, your significant other is angry awkward also when you are a faster reader and It is my strong conviction that no liberal with you, and you haven’t slept in a week. That is all awful in have to ask the person to turn the page before media exist today precisely because of what itself, but for some people it gets worse. Somebody died. Another they are done. could be seen every day in all our outlets to the So I lean as far as possible and as I squint my world. one is ill. You feel sad, hurt, guilty and scared. eyes to catch what she is reading, I hear her Perhaps the media succeeded in maintaining whispering again and finally make out what she an ethically sound face but as far as maintain- Or maybe you had a really good day. is saying. In a sinister voice, she says: “Kobe, ing an air of respectability, they utterly failed. you sunnova b*tch!” How can the events that affect our ways of life, You met the person of your dreams. Your friends surprised you in After brooding over the large article concern- our children’s futures, our safety and the safety an amazing way. You received some great recognition. Or you ing the case for nearly half an hour (maybe she of the rest of the world be equated with the was a slow reader), the woman turned the page promiscuity of a basketball player? realized something really important about yourself. and went on to the next event of importance in This stands as the highlight of today’s media The list goes on. the world. and as it seems more evident with every new This next article was about the war in Iraq and “breaking story,” the media of the future. how the Iraqi people were handling the sol- But this diatribe is ultimately not meant for In truth, so many things happen in a single day. Some things make diers. She browsed through it in a matter of sec- the media. us smile and others bug us like crazy. But the point is: i want to onds and promptly closed the newspaper. The media is a machine that satisfies a mar- Before I could avert my eyes, she noticed that I ket to its utmost efficiency. The reporting is the hear about them. Tell me something important that happened to was reading too, and looked at me. “Bush,” she inevitable consequence – not of what a few rich you and I’ll share something that had an impact on me. I have lots said, as if her lack of interest in the article had geezers decide is important – but what the peo- of hang-ups and perhaps some of you have the same. to be defended. I nodded my head and went to ple who read and watch and listen attentively sleep. for the next big story are hoping and waiting What role does the media play in our knowl- for. Send your thoughts to: [email protected] edge of current events? I will move to say with The reporting is meant for people such as the complete confidence that the media completely old lady. And this beckons the final question: Is Sumissions can be anonymous. controls our understanding of the political it really the media that decide what is important world around us. and ultimately worth reporting? Thanks, This cannot come off as a crude overstate- ment because one must reflect the amount of Adam information taken every day from such sources

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Cold Creek Manor, It Won’t Warm Up To You

By KEMAL YILDIZ people who lived there. Unexpectedly, more dialogue and drama fol- Tired of the hustle and bustle of New York lows with murder or thrill suspense. The script City and the cruelty it inflicts on you and your doesn’t provide much power to thrust some loved ones? Ever thought of moving out and chemistry into Quaid’s and Stone’s roles. Dorff, living in a creepy mansion upstate? Of course however, provides most, if not all, the dramat- not! Why would you? You live in one of the ics throughout the film flaring about with his best cities in America. Touchstone Picture’s bare-chested, coiled and oiled body conveying Cold Creek Manor puts viewers to the test. It’s menace and mayhem to come. Juliette Lewis is The Haunted House meets Psycho in a twisted, proficient playing to type; Dale’s sluttish, bad- predictable thriller packed with everything but boy-loving girlfriend. Doesn’t this remind you horror. It’ll tickle your funny bone and leave of all the other roles she’s played in just about you begging for your money back. It’s not at all every other movie she was in? He’s cavorting scary or even creepy. Mainly, it’s tedious. You with Lewis, as she’s tattered up in a short skirt, may find yourself laughing when you should be she shows a yard of leg and not an inch of scared. What else could you expect from a sense. Dorff’s acting is probably the best thing “horror” movie? about the movie. The shriek-menacing role he The movie unfolds as a family unwinds after plays reminds you of his villainous role in a busy day of facing the challenges of the city. Blade. The family’s young boy, Jesse (Ryan Wilson) If you’re not asleep by then, you’ll realize the nearly gets killed by an SUV leaving them no action has begun about an hour and a half into choice but to move out of the city. Finally, the the movie. You’ll begin to realize the plot sum- Tilson family packs its bags and moves up mary for the film makes no sense, and the only north to a recently repossessed, creepy mansion Leah Tilson (Sharon Stone) is fighting for her life and is struggling to save herself and her thing left to watch in the remaining 20 minutes in the suburbs of New York State. What used to family in the movie Cold Creek Manor. (Photo/ Takashi Seida) of the movie is the action Dorff provides as he be a pretentious manor is now a humongous As the movie slowly progresses, the vigilant head, but foolishly, the Tilsons hire him. tries to kill the Tilson family, leaving the audi- broken-down shackle. Wouldn’t moving to menace Dale Massie (Stephen Dorff) shows up Question: If his family has owned the house for ence, screaming “KILL THEM ALREADY!” Long Island or the suburbs of the other four in the Tilson family home and explains that the so long, what payments did he have to make on What boggles the mind is how this family boroughs have been a little less extreme? house has been in his family for generations. the house? Jinkies, we found our first clue! could be from New York City. Don’t they know Occupational flunk Cooper Tilson (Dennis He claims to be the previous owner but could- When the Tilson family first moves into the that weird things happen when you leave the Quaid), a documentary filmmaker, decides to n’t make due with the payments for the house manor, Cooper finds the previous owner’s city? Needless to say, the movie provides more create a film about his new manor as he anx- because he was incarcerated. He explains he remaining belongings. Cooper finds inspiration comedy than horror, and more drama than iously scavengers about, looking for a murder has no one left because his wife and kids in the left-behind photos, bizarre poems, and thriller. It could have been classified as murder- mystery. Look out Scooby and the gang -- departed without telling him where they were murderous artifacts on the premises and mystery if it hadn’t been for the fact that the you’ve got competition, and he’s a director too! going. decides to make a documentary on the history audience knows who the killer is as soon as he His wife Leah (Sharon Stone) is a top-notch Dale is eager to help with the renovation of of Cold Creek Manor. Signs show the previous walks into his old house. Did I just give that corporate woman who abandons all of her the house because he claims no one knows the family’s lives have been interrupted: shelves away? Sorry Scooby, this movie isn’t worth it. achieved success by agreeing to move to the house better than he. Cooper’s daughter, filled with books, documents and photos strewn Cold Creek Manor is a washout. Go find some manor, leaving her jobless, without a society, Kristen (Kristen Stewart) is not the least bit about in the study, sheets rumpled in a bedroom other haunted house to dig up a mystery. and in many scenes, thoughtless, as she scurries fond of Dale, and doesn’t trust him. It seems and you’d think at least one of the family mem- about renovating the new house. Kristen is the only Tilson member using her bers would stop to ask what happened to the Dave Matthews Performs Old School Rock Free Show in Central Park BY ADAM DAYAN Robbins, Michael J. Fox, and others, who saun- From the Early 90s Mayor Bloomberg has not been in the good tered down the red carpet. The gathering was ing. The self-titled debut album is strong and graces of many lately, given his penchant for sure to be extravagant. Twenty semi-tractor By CHRIS HOLMES dripping with the pungent aroma of success. stealing money from unsuspecting New trailers were used to bring in staging steel. Remember the good old days, when rock was But is it all what Danielson wanted? Yorkers. However, many New Yorkers were Another 20 were employed for sound, lighting, good? Don’t get me wrong, today’s rock is “I didn’t want all the attention of being a rock happy to hear him declare that the Dave and video production equipment. On top of good, and I like it, but back in the 90s when star; I didn’t want to be huge.” He told Guitar Matthews Band would be having a free concert that, there were two miles of fencing and four rock wasn’t just pointless screaming and growl- One magazine, “I just wanted to make a living in Central Park benefiting the Department of miles of barricading; security was tight. To top ing was when I loved it. Smile Empty Soul and have a good underground following and Education’s Fund for Public Schools. it off, 10 hi-definition video screens and the helps people like me reminisce about the good tour around. One of the reasons I’m happy is The event was scheduled to take place on 170 portable toilets were also set up at the con- old days of rock. because I’m making a living playing music. September 24, 2003 and tickets were to be dis- cert. Smile Empty Soul’s self-titled debut album is We got to put out an album—that’s everyone’s tributed throughout the different boroughs of The chairman of America Online declared, definitely praiseworthy. They do more than dream. And right now my dreams are coming New York City over the course of the 10 day “this once in a lifetime event draws on our just play pointless, heavily-distorted guitar. The true.” period preceding the concert. America Online greatest strengths as a service – music and com- words in the album are powerful and touching. So Danielson just wants to make a living who sponsored the event, sent out “Street munity – to bring music fans across the country They graze many issues that many people can playing music. He’s happy with where he is Teams” to conduct sweepstakes to give away and in New York City together for a night of relate to, from drugs to giving up to the normal now and is not complaining. Getting playtime tickets to the show. The concert drew commit- unforgettable entertainment in support of a man’s view on war. on MTV2 and all across the radio waves, he is ments for about $2 million from America great cause, raising money for education.” And Their first single and the lead track on their achieving the dream all musicians have — Online and concert organizers. Tens of thou- it truly was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. album is called “Bottom of the Bottle” and was whether he likes it or not. sands of fans were expected to attend, including How often does a big-name band put on a spec- voted the #10 alternative track in the country some famous faces like Kevin Bacon, Tim tacular show for free? “New York has always been a special place and was in regular rotation on MTV2. The for the band so it is a huge honor to play the album itself hit the Billboard’s coveted #1 spot. Great Lawn in Central Park,” said the band. The band consists of Sean Danielson on guitar And Dave Matthews himself (singer, song- and vocals, Ryan Martin on bass and Derek writer, and guitarist) added, “You get a big Gledhill on drums. Danielson is also the man stage and a high profile and it’s your responsi- responsible for the lyrics. He has many things bility to do something with it. If you do it right, to say since his childhood wasn’t exactly a it has to be about more than just making money model for greatness. and having your ego stroked by your fans.” “Danielson insists that you don’t judge a band The Dave Matthews Band took the stage, by it’s single,” said a Revolver magazine article embraced the crowd, and kicked off the night about the band. The lyrics that make up the with some of their characteristically mellow chorus in the band’s first single, “Bottom of the tunes. The performance was by no means wild, Bottle” state: “I do it for the drugs/ I do it just because that is not the nature of the band. to feel alive/ I do it for the love I get from the Instead it was expectedly relaxed and soothing. bottom of the bottle.” But just because he The truly devoted fans got their money’s worth, writes about it doesn’t mean he’s into it. He absorbing Matthew’s words as if gospel and doesn’t want to be dismissed as a so called nodding along to the band’s instrumentation in “party band.” “I don’t want to be labeled as the total accord. All in all, it was a pleasant evening band that does the drug song,” Danielson told to feel a part of something special, history. Revolver. Other songs touch on subjects like war and his parents and Danielson is “clearly more proud of album tracks” such as these. Smile Empty Soul has a fresh and original Dave Matthews is also coming out with a sound while the lyrics are creative and inspir- Smile Empty Soul members are Ryan, Derek, solo album. (Photo/ www.earthforum.com) and Sean. (Photo/ Micah Smith) 10 THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT OCTOBER 7, 2003

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By ANGELA LIN and to help any aspiring comedians “The DIMITRIOS FRAGISKATOS Fundamentals of Stand-Up Comedy” is an eight- week intensive workshop designed to Located at 369 West 46th Street (Between 8th introduce the art of Stand-Up. The class will and 9th Ave.), Ha! Comedy Club has been focus on defining persona, developing material, bringing comedy to midtown Manhattan for a and perfecting stage presence, all culminating little over a year now. With two show rooms in a live club performance. The instructor of and seven shows a night everyday of the week this class is, in fact, the auditioner for another (except Fridays and Saturdays which have eight comedy club called Comic Strip Live, Starla shows), it has become one of the busiest come- Muraz. dy clubs in Manhattan. They even have an open However, be prepared to dish out $250 for mic show on Wednesdays at 6pm. Shows come these classes. The financially challenged may on every hour, starting at 6:30, and last an hour need to abandon their studies, to commit them- and a half, thanks to the fact that Ha! Comedy selves to these classes. Even then, do not expect Club has two rooms, one on the main floor, and to be a Chris Rock- caliber comedian ; comedy one upstairs. The differences between the comes from within and this class will, probably, rooms aren’t very easily discernable. They are only help you focus these abilities. If you’re both approximately the same size, but because really into the comedy thing contact them at of the location of the stage, the layout of the [email protected] room upstairs is far more intimate, giving the audience a higher chance of being picked on by the comedian, if that is the kind of fun you are Chuck Nice has appeared on MtV and is on the Q104.3 Morning Radio Chick Show. (Photo/ Luis Vasquez) looking for. If you, however, want to be alone find them funnier). What impressed the most with someone in the back, or just dislike being about the show was the last act, performed by made fun of, some seats on the main floor are Fransisco (who appears in the WB11 morning located far from the comedian. Chances are no Show, and The Jack Daniels Latino Comedy one will notice you and you will be left to your Series), whose jokes at least kept people from privacy in the dark. leaving. The sad reality of being the last come- For all of you drinkers wondering about the dian on stage is, by that time, the audience is prices and the quality of the drinks, to put it one either drunk, screaming at their bill in anger, or way this isn’t a place to go for a cheap date. trying to sneak out without leaving a tip. The admission is $15 per person (but only $7 if Generally, the performances themselves were you mention the ad in The Ticker, and no, we very impressive. As expected, the jokes were won’t be kissing up to them), and there is a mostly racial, and about oppressed minorities, two-drink minimum. The drinks range from $5- and last but not least, as most events are, the 12, reasonably priced for a comedy club. routines were funnier when members of the One of the better comedians on stage, during audience were involved. The only problem is the three hours anyhow, was the MC for the the routines themselves. Because comedians upstairs room, Exiene, who has appeared in the spend so much time perfecting their single rou- British Comedy Awards, VH1 and none other tine, they repeat it on different days you’re than The Ricki Lake Show. He kept the per- there. Comedians, also, do not have a devotion formances together by not only entertaining the to any one comedy club. That’s the advantage audience, but also involving them in the show. of having two rooms: different comedians The comedians varied in humor and style. appear in different rooms. Exiene isn’t afraid to embarass you. “It’s There are some who had you rolling on the Ha! Comedy Club is also offering classes Fransisco keps everyone entertained. alllove.” (Photo/ Luis Vasquez) floor and others deserving a drink (so you can every Monday at 5pm, starting on October 13, (Photo/ Luis Vasquez) Expressions Vengeance You were my magic Revenge, a sick game with horrific conse- My only hope If you only knew, I cherished each and every quences. You were the reason moment we shared, as if it were our last. It’s a game of cause and effect. I became so strong Cause being pain, You were my garden If you only knew, how you made my days And effect being greater pain. Full of beautiful things brighter. Those who exercise it try and deny it. And countless dreams They like bringing on the pain, You were my angel If you only knew, you were the only one who They want to torment those who have hurt Filled with passion and gold could make me smile. them first. Through your eyes Revenge tastes bitter. I saw my world If you only knew, how you have impacted my Those who want it, make sure they are the As my future continues to unfold life in more ways than one. heavy-hitter. My love for you Their screams of hatred are louder then those Will never grow old. If you only knew, the things I wanted to tell of a bad babysitter. you, but never told you. Those who avoid it are thoughtful like an 11 To my cookie, year–old girl looking after her cat litter. I love you with every If you only knew, things would’nt be the way Yet, once the cause is brought forth, the effect fiber of my being. they are… will never cease to stop. It’s not an eye for an eye anymore, By Raven By Alice Wong Its one broken heart for another shattered one. Thoughts By Phillip Gong If You Only Knew… There hasn’t been a tree That I haven’t thought of If you only knew, you were my inspiration. There hasn’t been a cloud Where the Future Lies That I haven’t thought of If you only knew, how much the little things There hasn’t been a star I watch you through the doorway meant to me. That I haven’t thought of It’s magic that I see There hasn’t been a thought Your arms around our innocent If you only knew, all I wanted for you, was for That I haven’t thought of That lays so peaceful and still you to be happy. And even though I’ve thought And I remember the days I will never stop thinking of a thought Back in time If you only knew, you were the first and last When our love was beginning to fly thought of each day. By Christian Largo 12 THE TICKER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT OCTOBER 7, 2003

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Audiences May Not Be Ready for the Controversial Series Battle Royale Carnage Returns By NAOTA NANADABA Disturbing, is the one word that can describe emotion into the series. The characters are with Devil Lady Battle Royale. It is Lord of the Flies meets given unique personalities and backgrounds to Title: Battle Royale vol. 1-2 (of ?) Mortal Kombat. Nothing on the market right draw in the audience. It allows them to sympa- Genre: Action/Horror now can compare to the graphical nature of thizing for the characters, hoping that they will By: Koshun Takami Battle Royale, which is why it is so good. The survive while knowing full well that they will Rated: 17+ movie is the type of movie that could never get butchered. With all the misery the only Distributor: TOKYOPOP Inc. have been made in America and the manga is glimmer of hope that keeps the audience read- the same. In a time were everything in America ing and wanting more, lays within the bond Based on the run away Japanese live action has to be politically correct, the entire idea of a between the main characters Shuuya and hit of the same name, Battle Royale takes a class of junior high school students slaughter- Noriko. Jun as Devil Lady. (Photo/ ADV Films) look into the dark twist future of Japan. In this ing each other would have been banned before Despite the benefits, the development of the future Japan is under a closed door policy it began. Battle Royale is an exciting change characters is a double edged sword. The series By KENT WAI LI where everything from speaking against the that pulls out all the stops, holding nothing of flashbacks that define each character at government to rock n' roll is illegal. To display back and pushing the lines of decency. In the points seem over done and dragged out. It Title: Devil Lady Vol 2-6 (of 6) the power the government holds, a lottery is first volume alone a teacher was shot in the seems as though every one of the 42 kids are Genre: Action/Horror held every year for ninth graders, but unlike face, a student was shot in the face and anoth- going to get one, which slows down the series Director: Go Nagi other lotteries this is one no one wants to win. er student got their throat slit. Other events are and takes away from the real story of survival. Time: 26 episodes The winning class is put into the "Program," too graphic to mention. By the end of the sec- The series was drawn in the traditional Rated: 17+ where the rule is survival of the fittest and there ond volume, 15 students die in various ways, manga style, which sometimes did not work Distributor: ADV Films can only be one fit enough. Unfortunately for some more creative then others. well with the horror theme. The artist was tal- the main character Shuuya, him and his class The storyline is not the most original, since ented, showing some great gory scenes but cer- After an impressive opening volume for Go won and are now forced to kill each other on a it seems to be taking a more demented look at tain characters seemed so wide eyed goofy that Nagi's, The Devil Lady, the action and drama remote island. Armed with only a duffle bag the famous story The Lottery by Shirley when they were killed it looked more humors continues from where it left off, as conflicts that contains enough supplies for 3 days, a map Jackson, but this is what sets it apart from then shocking, like a scene straight out of between humans and beasts become more and a random weapon, Shuuya must find a way everything else. The method of story telling is "Itchy and Scratchy." One logical explanation intense and violent and Jun must come to grips to beat the system to save himself and his love done perfectly for a horror series since there is for doing this was to show that this is all fake with her role as the Devil Lady. interest Noriko. a lot of character development, which puts and not to be taken too seriously. Throughout the volumes, the evolution of Battle Royale is a very controversial series the main characters seems to be the foundation that is not for the squeamish or easily offended. of the series, with the whole human vs. demon It is a great series for those who appreciate the beast conflict as more of a side note. Many of absurdity of it all and not take it too seriously. the episodes focus on how the Devil Lady However be forewarned that this is a really dis- guise is becoming more dominant and the turbing series that gets worse and worse as it changes it brings about in Jun's personality, as goes on. Quoting Keith Giffen, who did the well as how it affects the relationships of the English adaptations to Battle Royale, "I had to people around her. For example, there is one call my lawyer to find out if it was even legal episode in which Jun is on a photo shoot and for me to look at this." So understand that this the photographer asks her to slide her hand is one of the few times that people should real- inside the other model's pants. As a profes- ly pay attention to the rating of a series and sional model, Jun should have a nonchalant understand that the manga was shrink wrapped attitude toward this, but it's the look of delight for a reason. and mischief in her eyes which shows the sub- tle changes that the Devil Lady persona is instilling upon her. Manga Grade: The only thing that seems to be keeping Jun Story: A from falling to pieces, is her relationship with Artwork: B+ Hitomi, whom she is scared to admit that she Noriko and Shuya in a battle for their lives. (Photo/ TOKYOPOP Inc.) loves. She tries everything possible to keep Hitomi from finding out about her more sinis- ter side. However things do not turn out as she Read or Die, Where the Paper is Mightier then the Sword plans, as Kazumi gets kidnapped by a reporter By NAOTA NANADABA powers battling a top secret British library The creativity in the design is not just limited named Sakazawa who chooses to blame Jun organization. This theme of special agent to the characters. The environment utilize a for the murders of his family by devil beasts. Title: R.O.D - Read or Die heroes verses the devious villains with super past/present type theme similar to the Final Hitomi subsequently learns about Devil beasts Genre: Action powers makes R.O.D comparable to an Fantasy role playing game series. Although the and Jun's secret life and runs off scared. This Animation Director: Kouji Masunari American style superhero series. From the type time period is similar to today, the Section A of marks Jun's descent into depression and her Time: 90 mins. (3 OVA episodes) of powers the characters had to the style and Library Special Operations is stuck in a time losing struggle to retain her humanity. Rated: 13+ serious tone of the series, R.O.D feels more like warp using modern day technology with classi- Another character we learn more about is Distributor: Manga Entertainment it came out of the pages of MARVEL then an cal designs. For instance, while this city looked Asuka. It turns out that Asuka's father was a anime. Although super natural powers is a fair- like every other city you see today, their secret scientist and the first person to ever turn into a On the surface Yomiko Readman appears to ly common occurrence in anime, it generally headquarters look like it came from the renais- Devil Beast. Asuka is special as well since her be your typical absent minded bookworm who prefers to touch upon the ideas of magic, chi, sance with the luxuries of modern technology. genetic makeup makes her the only person in would rather read about great adventures then ninja skills, or genetic engineering to explain With the biggest three part OVA budget in the world who is immune to the devil beast experience them in real life. However just like enhanced abilities rather then leaving it as an history it is a sure bet that the animation is gene. Asuka is using this to her advantage as a book you should not judge Yomiko by her unexplained superpowers. amazing. Combining great cinematic style, she is behind the scenes manipulating the cover, since behind the school teacher exterior However the design staff did an excellent job detailed artwork and luscious colors the entire spread of the devil beast infection in order to she is the top agent at Section A of Library thinking up the superpowers. Miss Deep, one of series is full of eye candy. The audio was equal- further her ambitions to literally become a god. Special Operations. Code named Agent Paper, the special agents, has a common ability in the ly impressive with a top notch soundtrack and Although I do not watch a lot of horror type she is the only one who can foil a sinister plot American superhero market that allows her to surround sound for both English and Japanese anime, overall Devil Lady kept me entertained surrounding a rare lost Beethoven manuscript. travel through objects or "dive deeply in sub- dubs. However, the English dubs themselves an interested in what was happening. The story Without truly understanding the significance of stances," which explains her code name. have there problems. Dialogue was sometimes flowed nicely though I believe the best part of the manuscript Yomiko and her colleagues Yomiko or Agent Paper's power on the other shortened, which took away from the story. this series is the development of the characters. must protect it from getting into the hands of hand is very creative because, like her code Despite this minor issue, the biggest technical I liked the fact that Jun is continuously ques- the I-Jin, super powered clones of historical name describes, she has the ability to manipulate problem of the series lies in the soft subs. They tioning her existence as a Devil Lady, instead figures. With enemies like Gennai Hiraga, who paper. Yomiko's power over paper can be com- are quite possibly the worst ever, since they are of blindly accepting it and fervently throws has already shown his devastating power by pared to Magneto's magnetic power from X- done in thick bold black text, which makes it herself in the fight against the devil beasts as destroying the White House, this will be no Men, in the sense that they seem rather lame at incredibly difficult to read. It takes a few other superheroes seem to do. She even con- easy task. first, but with a bit of imagination they prove to rewind sessions to be able to read them all. tinues to have a somewhat normal life as she R.O.D is an unbelievably creative OVA be incredibly powerful. From blocking bullets, Although certain things were never fully tries to make new friends and continues to series that flourishes in both content and execu- shielding explosions, slicing through metal, to explained, like why Yomiko's and Miss Deep's work as a model while struggling to prevent tion. The story was very imaginative, using the flying on top of a giant paper airplane, Yomiko had superpowers, R.O.D was still an exciting the demon inside of her from devouring her concept of cloned historical figures with super is able to do it all with a few scraps of paper. action packed series that would appeal to anime humanity. However if character development and non-anime fans alike. The series was so isn't that important to you, there is also plenty well received that it has recently been made of action packed and gory fights between the into a television series in Japan that has yet to Devil Lady and the devil beasts who are trying be licensed in America. to take over the country, and various interest- ing plots in regards to the Human Alliance ver- Anime Grade: sus the devil beasts and Asuka's quest to Story: B+ become "the Child of God", as well as plenty Visual: A of fanservice. Audio: A- Extras: A For the review on Devil Lady vol. 1 check out The Ticker website, key word Devil Lady.

Corrections Anime Grade: In Issue 4 dated September 29, the article Story: B+ “Rune Soldier; Classic Fantasy with a Moronic Visual: A- Twist” was written by Naota Nanadaba, not Audio: B+ Andy Ray Wong. Extras: B+ Agent Paper and Miss Deep riding on a giant paper airplane. (Photo/ Manga Entertainment) 14 HEY, CHECK OUT OUR PROPAGANDA

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The Trendsetter-Sweater Mania

By ZANETA REID

When the weather starts to cool down, your fashion can really start to heat up! Sweaters come in many different styles and materials, guaranteed to please even the choosiest fashionistas. This issue, a crash course into the world of sweaters and what each has to offer.

The Hoodie If you’re into layering your clothes, then a hoodie is the perfect way for you to go. A hoodie is fully function- al; it can be dressed up or dressed down to suit any occasion. And when the temperature really starts to drop, a skinny turtleneck or crew neck sweater can easily be worn under the hoodie to maximize warmness. Price: $ 32.50 Price: $ 60.00 Price: $ 24.99 (Photo/ Oldnavy.com) (Photo/ Delias.com) (Photo/ Gap.com)

The Turtleneck Turtlenecks have always been a sta- ple in basic fashion wear. Skinny turtlenecks can be worn if the weath- er is light and chilly, or for the more brisk days, a chunky turtleneck can be all you need to warm up.

Price: $ 38.00 Price: $ 49.50 Price: $ 17.50 (Photo/ Gap.com) (Photo/ Bebe.com) (Photo/ Oldnavy.com)

The Crewneck Crewnecks are another great way to layer for the cold fall and winter days. A crewneck sweater can also be dressed up for work. For example, if you wear a button down dress shirt with a collar, it can be worn under a creneck to create a “preppy” look.

Price: $ 38.00 Price: $ 26.50 Price: $ 68.00 (Photo/ Gap.com) (Photo/ Oldnavy.com) (Photo/ Jcrew.com)

The Off Shoulder A little sexy, but oh-so-cute! Off the shoulder tops are not only for the spring and summer, but can also be worn in the winter. If you wear this type of sweater in the winter, it’s best to go chunky or even a heavy materi- al to keep yourself warm. A tank top can be worn under these sweaters as well to layer the look. Price: $ 24.50 Price: $ 79.00 Price: $ 79.00 (Photo/ Wetseal.com) (Photo/ Bebe.com) (Photo/ Bebe.com)

The V-Neck V-Necks are also another classic sta- ple in fashion. Like the crewneck sweater, a v-neck can also be a valu- able layering tool. Wear a crewneck t-shirt under this type of sweater for a casual look or a button down dress shirt for a more polished look.

Price: $ 34.50 Price: $ 69.00 Price: $ 24.50 (Photo/ Wetseal.com) (Photo/ Bebe.com) (Photo/ Wetseal.com) BEARCAT PROWLINGS OCTOBER 7, 2003 Thoughts From the Editor Bearcats Beat Bridges To This Week’s Topic: Amazin’ NY Mets Remain Undefeated At Home By PHILLIP GONG to get shipped out for younger talent and the younger players within the Mets farm system By SANDRÓ LEMBERG team.” moved up into the majors. Roberto Alomar, Jennifer O’Connor, one of the key newcom- The New York Mets were given the nickname Jeromy Burnitz, Rey Sanchez, Graeme Lloyd ers on the team as well as one of the offensive “the Amazin’ Mets” for their ability to come The Baruch College Women’s Volleyball and Armando Benitez were all traded away for stars of the game, also felt that the team could back from adversity, but this year the Mets team continued its dominance at home by minor leaguers. Meanwhile, the Mets “top” have achieved a better result. “The teamwork came nothing close to being amazing. defeating the Brooklyn College Bridges in prospects were called up in a hurry. Jason was there, but we could have beaten them bet- Correction, they were amazing … amazingly straight games by the scores of 30-15, 30-24, Phillips, Jeff Duncan, and Danny Garcia, along ter,” O’Connor said. The next home game for bad, that is. The 2003 baseball season was a and 30-17. The Bearcats, who are a perfect 4-0 with others, have brought hope into the Mets the Bearcats will be on Tuesday October 7, nightmare for Mets fans. After starting the sea- at home, improved their overall record to 8-7 future for the upcoming years. Mets fans when they will face a tough conference oppo- son with high expectations, the Mets disap- and their conference record to 4-1. enjoyed seeing young blood, especially a nent, the City College Beavers. pointed their fans very quickly with their unin- After a slow start in which both teams young man named Jose Reyes play shortstop. spired play and lackluster performance on the changed leads, the Bearcats were able to use It’s great to see Mets fans cling to false hope. baseball diamond. their superior service game and capitalize on They tell me that next year the Mets will make Players like the “Hall of Fame-bound” unforced errors by the opposition to break free. it to the playoffs, but then I remind them that is Roberto Alomar, the “great defensive” outfield- The team went on a 19-6 run to close out the what they told me last year and the year before er Roger Cedeno, the “reliable” Armando first game. that. These hopeless fans respond by telling me Benitez and of course the “slim” Mo Vaughn In the second game, Baruch used its momen- that next year will be different. They proceed all underperformed to their potential. On tum from the first game to jump to an early to list for me all the great talent in the farm sys- paper, the Mets looked great. Their lineup was lead. However, the Bearcats became stagnant tem. I respond by saying, “Who's Jose Reyes?” strong and filled with players who had been to and let Brooklyn get back in the game. The 30 Jose Reyes and his rookie comrades have some the All-Star game at some point during their or so fans that were in attendance were rela- talent, but it is still raw. Perhaps in five years careers. Yet, the hype and excitement was all tively quiet until that point, but that all changed the Mets can become respectable once the tal- an illusion. A lack of offensive output and sub- when USG President Adrian Lovell came down ent is developed. At this point, I hear them par fielding combined with many poor pitching and energized the crowd. This led to Baruch whine about how the Yankees are trash, where performances caused the losses to mount early getting their focus back and winning a close I then laugh and say my team is filled with All- in the season. These losses eventually grew to second game. star caliber professional ball players and not be insurmountable. The third game was similar to the first as it some little rookie children. These jealous By the mid-season All-Star break, General started out being close. But in the end, the losers then retort by saying they will acquire Manger Steve Phillips was fired and was Bridges got too tired and the Bearcats finally All-stars of their own in the off-season and will replaced by Jim Duquette because the Mets got their act together. The final result was recover from their losing ways by next year. were continuing to drop in the standings. Baruch going on a 17-5 run on the strengths of They say, once we get Kevin Millwood, Phillips was a nice guy, but was used as a their service aces, spectacular kills and solid Vladimir Guerrero, Luis Castillo, and Carlos scapegoat by the Mets organization and their defense to finish off the match. Beltran, there will be no stopping us. After I fans for being responsible for the Mets losses. While the Bridges were a worthy opponent, finish laughing once again and catch my Although Phillips was responsible for bringing the Bearcats could have played better against breath, I try and bring these delusional Mets underachievers onto the Mets squad, I didn’t them. Assistant Coach Jennifer Manicad com- fans back to reality. I remind them that the think they would have under-performed the mented about the progress of the team so far. team that they root for is cheap and are unwill- way that they did when they were acquired. “We have gone a long way, but we have to go ing to spend a lot of money on high salary play- Sadis Sequeira (2) shows serious hang time Before the season began, I actually believed further,” said Manicad. “We have to learn to ers. As a result, it would be highly unlikely for with her spike against the Brooklyn Bridges. there would be a one percent chance that the play at our pace and not at the pace of the other the Mets, under the ownership of Fred Wilpon, (Photo/ Aaron Siegel) Mets would make it to the World Series to play to acquire any big name players via a trade or and lose to the team that I root for, the majestic free agency. Even if they did manage to obtain 26 time World Champion New York Yankees. some all star caliber players, they would turn Demoralized Bearcats Suffer Unfortunately, the Mets would not even come out to be a bust. Tom Glavine, Mo Vaughn and close to the playoffs. Roberto Alomar were once All-Stars right? The excitement of the Mets making a playoff Third Consecutive Defeat What happened to them once they put on that run continued to dwindle after injuries began to Mets uniform? That’s right, they inexplicably By AHMED DOUGHRI However, assistant coach Ranford Champagnie plague the Mets lineup. Key everyday players started to stink. was disappointed at the performance of some like Mo Vaughn, Jeromy Burnitz, and Rey On Thursday September 24, 2003, long time After two dry losses to Medgar Evers 8-0 and players who he expected more from throughout Sanchez all spent some time on the disabled list Mets announcer Bob Murphy called his last to Fairleigh Dickinson University 4-0, the this season’s start. The three players named by during the first half of the season. The pitching game for the Mets. After broadcasting Mets Bearcats were finally able to find their way coach Champagnie have in fact been unable to staff also missed some starts. Al Leiter and games for 42 years, Murphy decided that this back to the net, but the goals they scored were show their full capabilities in official games. Tom Glavine missed several starts while Pedro year would be his last one in the broadcast not enough to prevent a third consecutive loss. Having played two games without scoring, Astacio was out for the season after only mak- booth. I don’t blame him; I wouldn’t want to This time, it was against Pennsylvania’s the Bearcats were desperate to score in their ing seven starts. John Franco and Grant watch this horrible team play next year either. Lycoming 3-6. game against Lycoming. It wasn’t the case for Roberts sat out most of the year and only It was also sad to see that Murphy had to broad- However, one cannot blame the players the first period though. To the contrary, Baruch rejoined the Mets during the second half of the cast a loss to the lowly Pirates in his last game entirely for these results. It was an incidental seemed on its way to a third consecutive humil- season. However, once they got healthy, other as a Mets broadcaster. No happy recap that week for the Bearcats. In the game against iating loss. Lycoming lead the first half 4-0. players went down to take their place on the night and no happy recap this season either. Medgar Evers, the players’ morale was affected And they even scored two additional goals a disabled list. The list soon included Roger This is a shame because I actually wanted the by the fact that the referees showed up half an few minutes into the second half. Cedeno, Cliff Floyd, Mike Stanton, and Scott Mets to make the playoffs. Maybe in five years hour late. The Bearcats formed doubts in their But the Bearcats never gave up hope that they Strickland. Yet, the most devastating loss that when the Mets rookies become men, the Mets head because it would have been the second would end their scoring-drought spell. And would vanquish and crush the Mets’ hopes of a will know what it is like to be in the postseason time that they missed their Wednesday classes while the dozens of Lycoming fans thought the respectable season would occur when the Mets again. If it does happen, I will be happy for the just to see their game postponed. This uncer- game would end with a 6-0 final score, the played the San Francisco Giants one night in Mets. Seriously, I will. If they make it to the tainty transformed into a real soccer punish- Bearcats came out of their cages. The result: May. On that night, Mike Piazza would suc- championships, I will have a humongous smirk ment. the last ten minutes of the game were very long cumb to injury like his other teammates. on my face after the Mets lose to the Yankees in Two days later, Baruch hosted FDU on its ones for the team from Pennsylvania. The After the injury to Piazza, the Mets seemed to the World Series, but I guess seeing them home turf. The Bearcats failed to score, but Bearcats’ persistence and “fighting to the last aggressively pursue a youth movement. Under drown and muddle in last place year after year nonetheless gave a decent showing. FDU was a minute” spirit were first rewarded by a penalty. the leadership of new general manager Jim gives me as much satisfaction. team of a much higher caliber than the Youssef Azzam, thirsty for goals, stepped up Duquette, the older players on the team began Bearcats, and for the first 20 minutes of the and scored the first Bearcats goal. Yet, that was game, if it were not for bad luck, Baruch would not enough for “Dima and Co.” A long pass Upcoming Baruch Bearcats Sports Schedule have scored at least twice and seized control of from Azzam found No. 16 - Dlay in front of the match. The result was not as embarrassing two defenders. The Bearcats got rid of them Sport When Opponent Where at it sounds. In fact, the Bearcats showed some and with a powerful shot to the lower right cor- quality and played a much better game than ner added Baruch’s second goal. With one Women's Tue. 10/7 @ 6 P.M. CCNY Baruch their previous one. minute to go for the final whistle, Baruch Fri. 10/10 @ TBA Union Invitational Union Volleyball The game against FDU was not without inci- added a third goal thanks to No. 26 - Gennady. Sat. 10/11 @ TBA Union Invitational Union dents either. In fact, the team met on the cam- The Bearcats didn’t have a good week. Mon. 10/13 @ 9 A.M. Lehman College Baruch pus, but the school vans were not there. The Nonetheless, it was one in which the soccer Mon. 10/13 @ TBA Medgar Evars College Baruch team used other non-organized means to get team learned a lot about itself. Now, the there, and being late, they only had few min- Bearcat coach has to find a way back to a win- Men's Wed. 10/8 @ 7:30 P.M. John Jay College Metro Oval utes to warm-up. To everyone’s surprise, the ning streak to erase the effects of last week’s Soccer Sat. 10/11 @ 2 P.M. CCNY CCNY referees didn’t show up as well. Instead a fam- three defeats. And the other thing Baruch ily member of one of the Baruch athletes vol- learned from this week is that if the school wants to have a strong soccer program, it has to Women's Fri. 10/10 @ 4 P.M. CCNY NTC unteered to do the job which was done in a fair take it more seriously. The players were demor- Tennis and unbiased manner. In fact, Chris Kontti, who was the athlete in question, even got a alized with last week’s incidents. And truthful- warning and a yellow card from a member his ly the players should only be worried about Women's Sun. 10/12 @ 10 A.M. Brooklyn College Invit. Van Cortlandt own family. focusing on the game and not whether the vans Cross-Country At the end of that game, Head Coach Victor and the refs are coming or not. Francis was happy about the performance.