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. INDEX Th Bridge; the official (udellt Inside IIew paper of LaGuardi Page Inside Page a Community Town Hall Meeting Co llege. It is pub/i bed by all i" de 3 Where Are They Now 12 pendellt staff andfinanced by rudent Honors Night 4 Math Tutorial 12 Activity fund. Opinioll expre' 'ed ill 25 Years Of Innovation 5 th Weird New Science 13 paper are !lot neee sarily tho e of Letter from William Negron 5 the College, administration faculty, LGCC Goes to NASA 14 Budget Cuts or the student body. The 8rid" is not 6 LGCC Student Sings For The World 15 responsible for unsolicited material Editorial 7 Vive La Difference 16 and all material is subject to editing. Student Activity Fees Copyright by 8 Comics 18 The Bridge located in Ml17E at Fitness For All 10 Horoscopes LaGuardia Community 18 College, 31-10 Thomson Help Is On The Way Ave., LIC, 11 Music Reviews 19 NY 11101 (718)482-5189. 9 c N E \\ s 25th Annh'ersary Edition
GOUSSE S EDITOR
the student committee chairman, worked with students to promote the event i Me hant from the Iud m ifi and I pm nlOf- fice proposed forming a planning committee consisting of members . from administration, faculty, staff, and students. It's through the com i mittee's teamwork that LaGuardia's first Town Hall Meeting was held. ~ Professor Terence Julien, fac 1 uity member of the Social Science Department and Chairman of the Task Force on Pluralism Committee ,I- at LaGuardia, opened the meeting. photo by: Wilberto Ortiz ,.!...... In his~pe h; h appr priately d~- . Rafaelina BeltrA targets EMra Senese, Financial Aid Director, with questions rega~dirlg . ": ! ' .. . fined the Town Hall M eeting as a possible improven:wnts to the services provideci in the F inarlcial Aid Office ; . , ", .. . ",: ~ ...... ':."". ' .' .. '. place where "students can have a fo pointments with the appropriate tions. longer so that more people can have . .1 rum to express concerns... The facu Ity and/or staff member to Difficult issues and com their questions answered. In addi-. purest form of democracy, that 's provide help with their situation. plaints were not the only subjects tion, the audience would like to dis- : what the Town Hall Meeting is." He For instance, a tran fer tudent . di ussed. One tudent declared np ·U. S i ues. uch as Ih fUlu I'm! . al. ted thaI f the Town stated that he had e perienced pre ialion ~ r the H.E. .P_S. Earl hildh enler. financial Hall M lin, "Twen,y-Ii ,e y .ars difficultie with the R .gistmr' .of Education Learning Project (Health aid andtuition hikes in future meet-! fi ce due to her inability to obtain and Services) program. which gives ings. her tran~cript. Upon h. !Iring this, students ' alth informatioll an(I pro- P!unlli n ,; R y chocnburg, the I.hr 4:tor f Ides refemal to health related aer "nmin h s 'nl 111;11 ,he " '. I thR gi tra,,', icesinR mMB40. meeting will be on Wednesday,: Office, made an Among those fielding ques April 2. in the E-Building Atrium:, logue between a ppointment tions were: Raymond C. Bowen, from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. Students are: the audience and "The purest form with her to dis- President; George S. Hamada, Vice needed on the committee to obtaini the panel of cuss what could President for Academic Affairs and their perspective on how and what I deans began. of democracy, be done. Provost; Richard Elliot, Dean of Ad the next meeting could focus on toi Using an Another stu- that's what the ministration; Harry N. Heinemann, make it more effective. If you wouldl open . micro .. dent complained. . ':d that he had been • "Dean 'of Cooperative EducBtio , . likt to ~a member of the commit-I phone format, Town Hall > l1 Ruth Lugo, Deanof Student Affairs; tee, ple~~e . co ntacllrene Sosa inl rejected for audience partic RoomMBI4. I Meeting is." every kind of fi- Judith L. McGaughey, Dean of ipanrs, mostly The Bridi!e newspaper would! nancial aid he Adult and Continuing Education. I students, raised like Lo speak to the audience partici-\ had applied for There also were staff and faculty questions about lack of fundi ng pants w~o spoke to a faculty/staftl and he didn't know how he would members on hand to answer ques :~ member about an issue. . for library materials, instituting a I : '1, pay for school. Responding to tions concerning their departments. ---- If you would like to discuss telephone registration process, this complaint, a representative According to the surveys taken from your meeting with The Brld&e,i and overcrowding of classrooms. from the Financial Aid Office the audience, the Town Hall Meet contact The Brid&e at (718) 482-1: Some of the issues discussed made an appointment with the stu ing was a hit. There was a demand 5189 or come to Room M 11 8-E on were dealt with by making ap- dent to talk about alternative solu- for more of them and that they last Thursdays from 5 p.m.-IO p.m. .-...... LaGuardia Stars Come Out To Shine E.S.L. program. received awards in Account Honors Night Gives ing and Managerial Studies. She al so re ceived an award I'llI' graduating with hi ghest LaGuardia Students G.P.A ()f4.()O. 1he ni ght', hi gh li ghh he lo ngcd to the Recognition Th(llll a~ Samuel and :\ ~'M i d Ni eok,. 'I'll( lmas received the Herhert :\Itsc huier :Vtcmonal That's Well Deserved Scholarship. The schularship i, given to a staff member who graduated fmlll LaGuardia BY JOAN YVETTE ZELAYA and has made a great c()ntrihution as a staff M A ~ ,\ G t " G E \) t T () K member to the college. Astrid was given the Winston Memorial Award for Outstanding \P LaGuardia students were rewarded Service to the College Communit y. Both re tor their academic achievements and 0 cipients received a standing ovation. After the T:community service on Honors Night, 2 . ceremony, Astrid said she was very nervous held last Sept. 10. Students received recog- a. . un stage. "but. if it wasn' t for the support of nition for categories such as Outstanding the students. I would not have made it ." The Professional Growth and Development as an ceremony was followed by a rcception in the • Intern. Outstanding Service to the College E-Bldg.-Atrium. '! Community, and Hi ghest Scholastic Congratulations to allthe stu dents and " AchievementITotal G.P.A of 4.00. Every de graduates who received honors, including , partment at LaGuardia handed out awards. The Brid2e's very own Gary Blake and Tarik Prof. Terence Julien of the Social Sci Cherkaoui. Gary received an award for Out ence Department spoke brietly during the awards. He stressed the importance of standing Professional Growth and Develop achieving goals and the positi ve influence it ment as an Intern. Tarik received an award : can have on other students. In a later inter for Outstanding Academi c Achievement and nite shortage stu- er give up- eve n yourself and keep on Outstanding Service to the College. All hon- i view he summarized his speech, stating that dents among the audience. Despite the lack going,." Receiving an Incentive Award from orees are shining examples of how hard work, , \ "U.S. society seems to reward physical ath- of LaGuardia students, the atmosphere re the Math Department determination, · letes. as exempli tied by the recent Olympics mained buoyant. held in Atlanta. LaGuardia ha<; created a spe- was Rebecca Ro- "Students should never give up and dedication · cial night to reward our academic athletes driguez, who started really do pay , And The Award Goes To ... outinBasicMathand -believe in yourself off. Honors : students who have worked hard, competed Among the honorees was Dorris Lip · with the best, and are rewarded .. Jor the high made it to calculus. d Night might not pold, who received several awards from the est academic achievements. Atthereception,Re- an keep on going?' havetheglam- Office Technology Department. Donis man LaGuardia's faculty and staff did re becca said that "iti1\oo------.; o ur of the ward their academic Olympians, but most aged to do outstanding work, despite recent wasn't easy" and she found the experience Olympics, but it has just as much glory-stu- students were not aware of it. Although there ly giving birth to a baby girl. Donis said that challenging. dents receiving awards shou ld be praised not were plenty of family and friends to support she would never have made it if it wasn't for Another LaGuardia achiever, Ekaterina only by faculty and family, but also by their the honorees on Honors Night, th is reporter the help of her family. 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By JORGE SALAZAR ART S EDITOR
lthough LaGuardia is only 25 years old, the youngest com munity college in the City of New York, it has successfully fulfilled its mission to "support the principles of open access and equal opportunity for all," through the use of innovative programs. ASome of LaGuardia's innovative programs include the largest English as a Second Language (E. S. L.) program in New York City, which grants non-English speaking students from all over the world the opportunity to get an education. Paul Arcario, the Chairperson of the E. S. L. Credit Pro gram, said "We have developed many new paired courses in which stu dents study E. S. L., together with courses in their majors, such as introduc tion to business, introduction to sociology, and introduction to computers." LaGuardia also holds the largest non-federally funded program for deaf adults in the nation. LaGuardia was the first community college in the entire nation to require day students to participate in a cooperative (Co-op) education program. "What we wanted to do was to offer students not only an education, but also the opportunity to learn through experience and prepare them for life," Catherine Farrell, the Associate Dean of the Division of Cooperative Educa tion, said. In addition, LaGuardia offers students on public assistance a Col lege Opportunity to Prepare for Employment (COPE) program. This pro gram provides special guidance and learning assistance to help these stu dents. LaGuardia collaborates with institutions of higher education in other countries to expand the concept of the community college. For example, LaGuardia collaborated with Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, and helped establish the Island's first community college, Centro Civico Universitario Regional del Sureste. 'The interna From the Office tional initiative is one of the most important undertakings for the college at the present time," Harry Heinemann, the Dean of Division of Cooperative Education, said. "The need to upgrade the human resources capabilities of people to their maximum is not only critical in this country, but it is also true Of the President of in the rest of the world," he added. Student Government A YEAR OF WiUia11lN egron' To commemorate Fiorello H. laGuardia Community College's 25th Anniversary, I would like to remind my fellow students what a great institution of CELEBRATION higher learning laGuardia is. o celebrate its 25 years of success, since it first admitted stu When visiting different inc;titutions across the country, or lobbying at the state dents in September of 1971 , LaGuardia planned a series of ac ac;sembly and in our nation's Capital, I always make it a point to lx)ast ab.Jut tivities for th e 1996-97 sc hool year. The anniversary year laGuardia's graduation rate for Latinos (fowth in the nation), and our equally kicked off with Ho nors Night on Sept. 10, followed by Opening impressive graduation rate for African Anlericans (fifth in the nation ). SessIOns on Sept. I I. TThroughout the year an eight-paneled exhibit. located on the second tl om above the Atrium, will highlight the history of the college, its founding lead I would also remind everyone within earshot that our college wac; the prot otype ership, faculty, staff, students, and physical growth. In addition satellite ex for two sister colleges, one in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic and the hibits on specific departments and divisions are located on other sites. Yvette other in St Petersburg, Russia, which only goes to show that the fonnula for suc Urquhart, the Inte rim Associate Dean of the Divi sion of In stitutional Ad vancement, who is in charge of the 25th anniversary planning committee, cess hac; always been here. But, what really makes this college truly dittercnt hum promised students the opportunity to learn more about the school's hi story, other CUNY institutions is its rich cultural diversity. laGuardia Community growth. and the many successes that the school has enjoyed during its 25 College has over a hundred different nationalities represented in its student body. years. LaGuarilia is so culturally enriched that one only need to walk the halls to get an There are many anniversary activities scheduled. A lecture in the Fall fo cused on technology in the 21 st century. The Spring lecture will highlight the infonnal education on the beauty of multiculturalism and pluralism. question of community in a diverse society. 25th anniversary recreational activities wi ll include a 5K road race and fitness walk, golf outing, and fish TItis institution is now 25 years older, and wiser. Such a landmarl< occa-;ion ing trips. The Alumni Association will coordinate an evening out on Broad should not go on unnoticed. Therefore, I think that as studentc; we should remem way, a financial pl anning workshop, an alumni reunion garden party, and morel LaG uardia students will present a showboalfcultural travelogue to un ber that laGuardia ha<; added much to oW' lives. Not just in education, but all il<; derscore the cultural di versi ty o f the student body. A Spring gala wonderful intangibles--the people, the event<;, and ideologies. Oul<;ide of a degree, dinner/darKe at the Inn Crown Plaza Hotel will offer the College community studentc; will leave L1Guardia with far more than what they ~mived with. and friends a chance to celebrate the mil estone anni ve rsary in a grand way. A pi cni c planned for June 1997 will bring the milestone annive rsary year to a close. So guys. if you ha ve n't noticed. the 25th anniversary celebration is I've often wondered what the powen; that be had hoped for 25 ye,-u'S ago, when still g\)ing on l they renovated the old munitions building into the current Main Building. Did Dean Urquhart said, ·'It is goin g to be a great opportunity to expose stu they note the incredible irony of changing this structure from an ,umalllent to ,-U1 dents to Illany more events than usual, such as performances, lectures, and institution that helps student ann themselves mentally? One which gives student,; activities, some of them sponsored by students themselves." She added, "The program is not only directed toward students and faculty members, but the necessary ammunition they need to be productive members of society. to many others in the community who arc interested in the coll ege." The anniversary logo, which shows Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia wav Finally, I'd like to say to everyone within earshot, happy 25th Anniversmy ing a mO rl:.trboard. with the slogan "A Tradition of Innovation," is di splayed laGuardia Community College! on a fl ag fl ying atop the main entrances of the E and L Building. Poster- sil.e calend:.trs are being pl aced throughout the coll ege to keep stud ents informed about the 25th anniversary activities. and, of course, your college newspa I hope I'll live to see you celebrate your golden anniversary a') well. per, The Brid2c, wi II keep you up to date. DID THE PROPOSED--- -, ----" ~ BUDGET CUTS----- MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO MEET THIS YEAR'S .FRESHMAN QUOTA1 dents. Unfortunately, this provision stipu nancial aid reduction for the .\996-97 lates that students will be required to have a school year. In addition, all current stu By KIWANA BLAND "C" average or better in their sec nd year or dents were sent a CUNY postcard by mail have 64 credits to continue receiving TAP. to inform them of the good news. "Teach NEWS EDITOR ers tirelessly telephoned potential students ""1 Jhen did CUNY start imposing tu to inform them about the restored budget. VV ition on students? s a potential incoming fresh dents enroll," according to William Negron, If students could not make the initial ap man, would you think twice Chair of University State Senate (USS). "In 1976, tuition started at $775 annu pointment, they gave them an additional about enrolling in a commu Mr. Negron added that the remaining stu- ally for full-time students," according to Jay day to register," said Mr. Schoenberg. He nitycollege'? dents who cannot transfer, will either miss Hershenson, Vice Chancellor of Communi added that these efforts played a signifi out due to TAP limitations or pay more as ty Relations at CUNY. Civil rights attor cant role in helping potential students de A luition sreadilyincreases. These students ney Ron McGuire was a student at La cide to follow up and to register. Also as of Many would say "yes" and instead will also uffer due to lack ofstaff, classes, Guardia in 1976. He provided background Sept. 10, 1996, the number of students who choose to go to a four-year college. Recent and resources. information about tuition at CUNY. Ac- where actually registered rose slightly over statistics confirm this trend. The good news is that this year!s bud· cording to Mr. McGuire, "CUNY was cre the normal registration quota. Here at LaGuardia, for instance, there get has been restored. During the three ated in 1847. and was able to withstand such Linda Tobash, Director of Admissions, has been an increasing gap between the months that the budget was delayed, Gover- financially disastrous periods in history as also agreed that notifying students was a number of applicants granted admittance nor George Pataki sought to cut higher edu- the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, perfect idea. Her office has now exceeded and the number who actually enroll. In fact, cation by more than $200 million. If he had World War II and the Great Depression the registration quota for this year, which according to LaGuardia's Data Warehouse, succeeded, CUNY without imposing was 5,000 degree-bOund students, the difference has grown by nine percentage would have raised the.------.tuition." He further points since 1991. tuition by .at least $250 .. _ W...... h.,. y.. are so ma n~ explained that from hat will the recurring threat of per. student for.each 1847 to 1976, budget cuts mean to students, in '\"1 Jhy are so many potential students W academic year. The CUNY was freefor years to come? VV initially applying and then not potentialstuden s plan would have also ••• II I · all students. In enrolling') cut TAP support by Inltla ly app ylng 1976, the first tu- What wi II happen to all of those people Provost George Hamada offered the $100 million. and the n ition was imposed who cannot afford a senior college and and, coincidentally, following opinion: 'There are several rea- " ]1Iat would whose only chance of obtainilU~ a higher "why slud n~ are 001 cnr lIing. in lud .- VV Ihis have not enrolling· .7 a majority of in- education i to go to u tw - ear ollege'! . leti UII'!, z,/1 J "'''t . 'Trl'"l h l!i n 7.n~'ll l c;~ afl! ....- ...... dl:,..,.,. f hb,''''I'ttpt"_ . ming fr hm n age stu ent? ~~----"":""------.Jwere non-white. Well. as a paying student who has already' financial aid budget kept many students witnessed several tuition increases, here's from applying. Second, the Human Re According to Vera Senese, Director of as there a threat of not meeting my opinion. With the consistent threat of sources Administration (HRA) has iss\led Financial Aid, 'The propo~ed budget cut Wthis year's admissions and regis regulations that make it tougher for people would have affected tuition by reducing tration quotas? tuition increas!,!s and TAP (;overage reduc ()n welfare to altend college. Third, and coverage from 90% to 75%. AI Fingerhut, tions, I believe that a majority of students According to PFovost George Hamada, most significant, is the recurring threat of the Director of the Bursar's Office, also will transfer and seek education elsewhere. as of July 15, 1996. there was a 16% admis future budget cuts." agreed that the proposed budget cut would sions deficit in comparison to the same time There is also a great possibility that they have significantly affected LaGuardia. Ac ow does a budget cut affect a com last year. The normal registration quota for will become frustrated and drop out of col cording to him, "The proposed budget cut H mUlllty college') freshmen each year is approximately 3,000, lege entirely_ would have raised tuition for full-time stu according to the Registrar, Ray Schoenberg. The $36 million budget cut imposed on dents from $1,250 a semester to approxi This is a very serious problem that As of August 26, 1996, approximately CUNY two years ago affected the opera mately $1 ,500. For part-time students, it needs to be addressed. We, as students, 2,500 students were still needed to close the would have increased tuition from $105 per will suffer in one way or other. Therefore, tions of six community colleges. For La gap. Guardia, the budget cut reduced the Tuition tuition Ulllt to approximately $115." This we must begin to fight for our education be Assistance Program coverage to 90% from would have substantially affected 60% of ,'X ,That steps were taken to inform stu fore it is too late. One good way to make 100'1£., thus affecting the 60% of students LaGuardia students who currently receive VV dents and potential students the sure that we have a voice is to vote in all of who receive some type of financial aid. The some type of financial aid. proposed budget cuts were not enacted') the elections! 1996 budget cut also increased tuition for Ac~ording to Ms. Senese, there is one Editor's note: As The Bridge was go. part-ti me students to $105 from $85 per re~aining provision of the budget cut that According to Provost Hamada, all new credit hour. For full-time students, the tu wlil effect eligible second-year TAP stu- admittees were contacted and assured that ing to print, budget cuts again became an ition increased to $1 ,250 Ii-om $ I ,050. there would be no tuition increase and fi- issue. See the next issue jew morefollow.-up. These severe budget cuts also decrease ALAN the number of students who transfer to La J. BERMAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Guardia eaeh year, It also reduced the num ber of incoming freshmen students who ac T SPONSORED BY THE FACULTY COUNCIL tually register. The number of matriculated Ihe LaGuardia Faculty Council invite L G d' transfer students to LaGuardia has consis Berman Scholarship Award of $300. s a uar la students to apply for the annual Alan J. tently decreased since 1993. According to LaGuardia's Data Warehouse, statistics ELI G I B I LIT Y : ALL LAGUARDIA STUDENTS WITH 20 OR MORE CREDITS show that the college had the least number APPLICATION. Comp.lete the application form. of matriculated transfers in 1995, including PRO C E S S : SubmIt a typewritten personal statement. only 54% of the original applicants who fol low up to register. For example, in 1993 out Submit a copy of your most recent transcript. of approximately 5,332 degree-bound stu Submit two letters of recommendation from faculty members. denL~ admitted, only 2,973 of them actually enrolled. APPLICATION . May 27,1997 DEADLINE: Submit a" of the in~ormati~n requested above to: ow doe~ a budget cut effect a uni Professor Clementine LeWIS, Library, Room E-101 H versity s staff and available re sources') Applications/announcements are also available from:
A budget cut also poses a threat to the Information Desk Main Lobby university'S staff and resources. "Once the Student Government M-160 ~areer and Transfer Center C-266 budget is cut, there are less classes uffered Library - (Reference Desk) E-101 less teachers available, and in turn less stu~ E D I T o R I A SOME THOUGHTS ON THE CONTINUING BUDGET CUTS We, the Editorial Board of The Bridge, agree with State Comptroller H. Carl McCall that higher education is not an expense, but an investment. The following statement I1lade by Comptroller McCall reflects our opinion: HIGHER ED: NOT AN EXPENSE, AN INVESTl\I1ENT by State Comptroller H. Carl McCall
In Governor Pataki's budget proposal for fiscal year 1997-98, he is recommending a $300 million cut to higher education. If that cut is enacted, tuition at the State and City Uni versity systems will nave increased by 40 percent in the two and a half years Governor Pataki has been in office. His penny-wise, pound-foolish approach to higher education is jeopardizing the public university system. Even more troubling is the response of the two university 15oards, which are supposed to serve as advocates for the University. There has not been any cry of protest from either board, most of whose members were appointed by the Governor. The Governor looks at education as not an investment but as an expense. His tuition hikes send .an unfortunate message to our young people: go study somewhere else. The problem is, some kids can't afford to go study somewhere else, and those that can afford to will probably live somewhere else after they graduate. _ ..' . ' . . ,' "., . New York can't afford to lose young minds. Our State needs bright, energetic, educat ed young people to create new busInesses, fill technical jobs and develop new products. The Governor may have missed it, but the world's economy has changed. If New York is going to regain its competitive edge, we have to change also. We need to focus on the most important tool for economic success -- education. Today's global economy doesn't have much room for unskilled, uneducated workers. Regrettably, the Governor has tried to make his lack of commitment to higher educa tion into a partisan issue. It's not a partisan issue. It's an economic issue, and the future of our State depends on our willingness to invest in the future. A study done in Illinois showed that for every dollar Illinois invests in higher education it gets back four dollars and thirty-one cents in taxes along with an educated, innovative work force. New York needs to make an investment in higher education because it's the best investment for a strong economy. Thirty years ago, then-Governor Nelson Rockefeller, a Republican, said, "Our goal is to assure that no young man or young woman in this State with the desire and capacity for education shall be denied it for lack of facilities or personal financial means." Governor Rockefeller had the vision to recognize the importance of making higher ed ucation available and affordable. He understood the value, not only to the individual but to the State as a whole, of a higher education system that gives students, poor, rich, or middle class, the opportunity to become contributing members of society. Governor Pataki should take a page from Governor Rockefeller's book and recommit himself to New York's economic future. If our State is going to be competitive in the future, we have to invest in the young people who will shape tnat future. We shouldn't penalize those young people for going to school in New York. We should be doing everything we can to make sure th.ey have an op portunity to stay here, learn here, and when they graduate, contribute to the economy here. Students have to make their government realize that tomorrow's opportunities are created by today's investments. It's imperative that every student on every campus stand up and be counted. Get involved. Your future, and the future of New York, depend upon a commitment to providing every person with the "desire and capacity" the oppor tunity for a quality education.
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J J I I I I I I i i I! I! ••• ••• II I I ! ! I I I I I I I I I I I I ' / 1 1 I I II II I I _t _t I I I I I l l I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ! ! i i I I ' ' /' /' II II I I I I I I I I I I J J 1 1 I I I I I I ~.<., . . \ '~ [ h r 't\ r \ ~ ll. r F EAT U RES 25th Annh'ersar\' Edition \ , . Ways to Relieve DID YOU KNOW... Stress Knowing there are two kinds of stress is the first step in coping. The two kinds of Healthy Diabetes Hits stress, according to Dr. Michael Cox, a Relationships Hispanics Earlier psychologist at Baylor College of Medi cine in Houston are, a) things you can do Adult-onset diabetes attacks Hispan Require Work something about and, b) things you cannot ics at an earlier age and more often than Partners in a relationship may never change. Stress that people can do some other ethnic grouP\. Adult-onset diabetes see eye to eye on certain things, but there thing about requires action. This type of typically strikes people aged 30-60, but are ways to work through difficult spots. stress could include personality contlicts, among Hispanics the disorder appears One way is "fair fighting." marital tensions, or illness. Lessening more frequently starting in their 30s, ac Some examples: these kinds of stress could be as simple as cording to Carlos Valbona of Baylor Col * Don't expect your partner to read your negotiation, compromise, or following a lege of Medicine in Houston. Diabetes oc physician's advice. For sources of stress mind. Say what you are really thinking. curs in adult Hispanics two to three times that cannot be changed, Cox suggests: Stick to the issue at hand, and take * more often than in whites. Much of the di *Reaching out to others for support. one issue at a time. abetes in Hispanics is undiagnosed, Val *Making time for enjoyable activities. Cool down before talking to your * bona said. He suggests that Hispanics old *Learning to relax. Relaxation can be partner. improved by: Closing your eyes and pic er than 35 be tested for diabetes. Compli * Bring up an issue at an appropriate turing an enjoyable scene, such as the cations -- including premature death -- can beach or a vacation. Maintaining the scene lime and place -- not, for example, as you be prevented through early detection. in your mind and actually "feeling" it. are about to walk into a dinner party. Think soothing thoughts. * Baylor College ofMedi cine, Houston, Texas, 1977. Repri1lted by permissio1l. ~I I » * AIDS is now the leading cause of death among all Americans aged 25 - 44. * One to two adolescents are infected with HIV every hour. * The majority ofl-tIV- positive college students are unaware they are infected. * About 75% of College students report that they have engaged in unprotected sexual activity with multiple partners. ';;'*Bridg~sto HealtIiYComifiunme~';AmerU::d.11 '· 'A '§'StYiJii:lttbrtifJ1Communitj'colieges , in oJ/aboralion ilh III HorvoTfi 'Iwolo Public: H 01,11 (lJId IIII' Miami Dade Community College Medical Ce1lter. BABY SHOWERS MICHELE'S BOOKSTORE, INC. BRIDAL SHOWERS ALL COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS WEDDINGS BIRTHDAYS ON SALE NOW! & UP 0 MUCH MORE 25% OFF 445 Fountain Avenue MICHELE'S BOOKSTORE, INC. Brooklyn New York 11208 (718) 277-4373 GERTZ PLAZA MALL OPPOSITE YORK COLLEGE •a 162·10 Jamaica Ave. CUSTOM DESIGNED (718) 658-8000 FAVORS & DECORATIONS REASONABLE RATES [ h \ r ~ rio l1, l' , The Bridge F EAT U RES 25th Annh'crsar,.' Edition By ROSE GOUSSE Five on Five FEATURES Basketball Tournament EDITOR volleyball ... gin on Wednesdays clinic .... soccer during Spring ation handball league .. Desk at (718) 482-5043 tournament Se ss ion I from 2:30 or p.m. - 5:00 you n the Fall can contact Mr. Goldstein of 1996, LaGuardia p.m.; a co-ed vol leyball in clinic on Room MB31 Community College Monday or call (7 18 ) 482- wel s from 2:00 p.m.- comed 5:00 5044. I Brian Goldstein, the p.m.; an in-house (no competition new Mr. Director of Fitness, Goldstein al so 'rea liz Recre with other schools) socce es ation r lcague that stud and Aquatics Program. on ents have many respon Fridays from 3:30 p.m si- According .- 5 :30 bilities out to LaGuardia's p.m.; side the school. His un Di and a handball tournament - vi sion of Institutio derstanding of the pressures nal Advance on T of the ment, uesdays from 2:30 - 4:30 college Mr. Goldstein ha p.m. ~ student schedule is s s ac quired All of the pr hown many ograms take place in years of experience in in the time allotted for the fit "the Main Base each fitness ness and exercise mentrr------~clas field. He has at s offered ~Gym and will be by La tained a Masters degree The classes range in Sports rr Guardia, which is and Exercise ':'; offered unti I Biomechanics from June f thirty minutes. ~ 16, 1997. In addi- B· S New York Univers rom aSlc ity and a Mas '" tep Classes range from ters degree in Education stion to Aerobics to in Motor these pro- Hip Basic Step Aero- Learning from bics to Hip Columbia Universi ~grams, there are H op ty Teachers Hop Funk. Funk College. Moreover people." One of his major group fitness . Mr. Gold- , accom and fitness. c1ass-~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~stein's from 1989-1995, he plishments He believes that any es, was the Gen was introducing fitness a fitness center, and swimming desire to tai one can reach eral Manager of the programs to his or her exercise facilities lor a fitness program Manhattan assist club members offered to the LaGuardia to the La Plaza Health goals. In accordan Guardia Club. There he in reaching their exercising ce with this be community Community was goals. which help to strength prompted responsible lief. he has introduced him for "a budget of In his new position programs to en to compose the survey $2.3 , Mr. Gold your body and your cardiovas printed million. a the LaGuardia below staff of 150 employees, stein would like community, such cular . He welcomes the to dispel many as system. If you would sugges and a membership the following: like tions and of over 3,300 misconceptions a Five on Five Bas more viewpoints from about exercising details about the programs stu ketball Tournament dents about the recreation which will be- being offered, al facili contact the Recre- Please take ties at the college. amoment to fill out this survey and ------return it to the desk at the Pool, , IF OFFERED, WHICH -:- - - Gym, or Fitness ACTIVITIES MIGHT ~ ~ .~ - ~ . 7': ~~, 7 Center. , YOU PARTICIPATE . ,f CLEANUNE ~ ~ .~ ,.~ ! ~ ~ ' ~. ~ ~~ I IN7* · ... 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AOUATICCENTER ~~:~:;~' - - " ~;'. : , I For Fitness Center each section, please choose I 3; rank those activities 2 3 4 5 I 1 - 3 in order of interest from Variety of programs (e.g. 1 = most interested Gymnasium 2 3 4 , I ) 2 5 I 3 4 5 Quality of S£QBI ~ Pool instruction / WORKSHOPS I ll8MS 2 3 4 5 IBasketbail Clinic 2 3 4 5 Lane availability _____ Self Defense ______Locker Rooms 2 3 4 :Basketball 2 3 5 League ______Soccer 4 5 Water quality/temperature Clinic _____ Other~ ______2 IBoxing _ ~ __ 3 4 5 _____ Soccer Please specify 2 3 4 5 Staff responsiveness League ______to your 2 :Rollerbladin needs 3 4 5' g _____ Swim Team ______fTennis Clinic PROGRAM INFORMATION ______Volleyball OYERALL IMPRESSION ______Frequency 'Will you Does the Fitness, Recreation, only play in a same 2 3 exceeds II sex leagueL___ Yes 4 5 & meets does not am a (check one) female ___ No Clarity Aquatics Pn;>gram meet I ___ male __ _ and timeliness your expectations? 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 New Member I SPECIAL Orientation I INTEREST SEMINARS 2 3 4 5 ICPR/ First What do you enjoy Aid ______Quit Smoking most about the program? I FRONT PESK I Healthy Back & Joints Please specify Stress Management _____ Fitness Center ____ _ Gym ____ PooL__ :Massage _ What would you like ______Yoga Friendliness to change or fix? ______2 3 4 5 'Nutrition Strategy _.______Other Efficiency , (SpeCify) ______2 _ _ 3 4 5 Can you cite I * Some a memorable employee7 activities may require Responsive to problems ,please indicate an additional fee ; 2 what you would 3 4 5 --Name: ______next to your consider a reasonable Check-in choice. Use the following fee procedures your chOice: structure next 2 --Why: _ to 3 4 5 ______'Ino fee / under Handling of phone ______$5 / $5 - $10 / inquiries $10 - $15 / $15- $20 Z 3 4 5 :$20-25/ over $25. / MEMBER FITNESS CENTER PROFILE IWould having the facility (circle one) open on Sunday Quantity of Alumn Ihelpful to you 7 (7 days/ wk) be equipment i [Jegree Student ______2 3 Community IWhat 4 5 Continuing Member would you like the hours variety Education Student to be? ______of equipment Faculty Staff I _ 2 3 4 I Which 5 -- Name (optional): areas? Fitness Center Quality of instruction ____ Gym ___ Pool __ I _ 2 3 4 5 HOW Availability of staff How did you I WOULD YOU 2 3 learn about the Fitness, RATE OUR PROGRAM? 4 5 Aquatics Program ?______Recreation, & IPlease use Staff responsiveness the following scale and _ I I = Excellent circle one for each item: to your needs Z 3 4 5 2 = Good: = Undecided What newspapers/magazines , 4 = Fair 5 = Poor do you read ______Music _ I (variety, quality, etc.) ST AFF OVERALL 2 3 4 5 How long : Friendliness have you been a member? _____ (months/yrs) 2 3 4 5 EXERCISE What is your occupation? CLASSES (optional) ______IResponsive to ______suggestions Variety of If we I - 2 3 4 5 programs may contact you to 2 3 4 discuss your comments, ,Supportive of 5 please your goals Quality of instruction give us your phone 2 3 4 5 number and the best 2 3 4 5 time to contact : Motivatlng and You r Phone enthUSiastic Scheduling of classes (Business): ( 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 Phone (Residence ): ( ) ' Clean and we ll groomed Staff responsiveness I ' 2 3 4 to your 2 Best time to L ______5 needs 3 4 5 call: _ A.M. to _ A. M. __ _ P.M. to _ P .M. Music (variety, quality, etc.) 2 3 Thank you v er y 4 5 much fo r yo ur time ______. ~ RES Q: h\ l' 1~ \' i ~ l\, " F EAT U 25 t hAn ni\ ' er sa r,, ' Edit ion The HELPS Program Can Really Help You By EDwIN DOMING UE Z STAFF REPORTER ranked as numbe r o ne in the reported numbe r o f AIDS Healthy Communities: a) one two adolescents are infected ith HIV every hour; b) the ma rity o f HIV-pos ilive college udents are unaware that they infected; and c) the rates of exually tra ns mitted di seases TDs) are highest among IS to year a Ids. To combat these hi gh rates f HIV I AIDS a nd STDs, La- ...... ___-..& ______...::III...... I __ ~ ______' Lydia Rafferty (on the left) counseling a $tuC/ent, Photo by: Wilberto Ortiz HELPS is a collaboration mous. In the anonymous provided by HELPS in clubs and porter. By doing active outreach. Y syste m. Under the Stu be tween LaG uardia, the New process, the pe rson c hooses a classrooms.Throughout the acad- the Peer Health EducalOrs get the ent Services Cluster's Health York City Department of Health nu mber and r ece ive ~fes ult s by emic year, workshops, seminars, wo rd about HELPS o ut to stu- referrin gto that' nU'lnber. ofifere.ti'toth'e ' 'Ie •• , ".'ii·! ..i: '!'i: N Other essenti al HELPS' 2. staffers include Don Barker, Col ele ge Nurse, who despile hi s tight ~ schedule has managed to con ~ tribute time to the program ; ~ Alyce Rubenstein , Health Center ;Recepti onist, known for her pa .0 o ti e nce; a nd A nge l Rosario, a ';; counse lor from the DOH, who ..c 0.. has trained peer heal th educators . . since the program started. left to fight, In front: Don Barker, Rene Butler (Director of the HELPS Program), Lydia Rafferty, and the Peer Health Education Team . Q h t' !~ r i ~ q l' F EAT U RES 25 t hAn ni \' e r sa r \' Edit ion \ - . Q) ~Where Are They Now? HERE IS TOM'S STORY AS TOLD TO ROSALEEN CROITY••• W1W~ W~hingtIWSky! Background before LaGuardia h 0 mas T rub ian 0 received dn Associate Liberal Arts Degree in 1973 was born in Brooklyn. My family moved to Masphet, Queens when I was two years old. I was educated throughout my adolescent from LaGuardia. - Presently, he is manager of one of the Federal Aviation ! years at parochial schools. Therefore, for me, LaGuardia was a completely new approach to education. The diverse makeup of the stu Admin' tration'$ 10 RtgwruU (JptrtJlioitCentirs. On ept. 1I /996, he returned to dent and faculty bodies afforded me an opportunity to develop not only T educationally, but culturally. In 1976, there were not many extracur ricular activities, which I really regret. The student count was only a laGuardia to participate in the 25th Annil'enary activities. Mr. Trubillno lI'as a panelist in the open few hundred. When I left high school, I was not sure what I wanted to study. I orum,2SYear Perspective of LaGlIo:rtIia, that was held durlngtke 19960pemngSesswhs Program. didn't even know which college I wanted to attend. I opted fo LaGuardia because I was impressed with LaGuardia's concept of edu cation, especially the Co-op Preparation Program. LaGuardia was a forerunner in the U.S. because the College offered students experience INTERVIEWED BY "LaGuardia was a completely in the workplace and college credits for workplace internships. ROSALEEN CROTTY CHIEF EDITOR new approach to education" LaGuardia Experience After completing his rior to making my final decision to attend LaGuardia Of, as it was ssociate's Degree at LaGuardia called then, "Community College #9," I remember I came to La in 1973, Mr. Trubiano went on to PGuardia to look around. I spoke to a receptionist who took me t earn a Bachelor's Degree in Avi· meet the College's president, President Joseph Shenker. We had a ation Management from St. very nice meeting. President Shenker discussed the educational philos Francis College in Brooklyn. ophy of the school, such as the Co-op Prep program. This experience helped me decide to come to LaGuardia. Years later, I can see that an Presently, he is pursuing post A ociate.'s Degree is a great way to provide a student with a second graduate work in Transportation han e. A lw-year degree affords a$tudent in his early 20s the 0PP9r Management at New York Poly tunity to "lest the water " in a fi eld. If the student changes his mind, he technic College. can lill changedireclions. . Not having a specific career direction, LaGuardia gave me the For the past nine years, Tom opportunity to pursue studies in Liberal Arts. I also received my first Trubiano has been the manager real experience of what it was like to be in the workforce while doing or one of the Federal Aviation my Co-op Prep internships. My internships were very varied. First, I dministration 's (FAA) 10 Re worked in American Chuckles, the gum factory that used to be next gional Operation Centers. His door to LaGuardia, Then, I interned as an instructor with the Greater New York City Ice Hockey League. Finally, I worked in a deli responsibility is to manage a catessen. Imagine all of these opportunities were presented to me by center which provides com a college that was located in a building (M-Building) where ammuni mand, cOl/trol, and cOII/llllmica tions were manufactured during World War II! tion within a specific geographic Phow: Curtesy of Tom Trubiano In my final year at LaGuardia, I took a Civil Service Test and qual itied for a pDsition in lhe Department of Health and Welfare of New /~$~.JC?Jl lIw ill g C/v/lllion ae , York Slale. A few monlhs I rer. I applied and WM acc:epled (or 1I posi dents, ineit/ems , nnd Olher CI viC/ tion as an Air Tra f\ic Contfoller ilh the. F. . That'. when I di. co - lion-related evefllS. He is a/so Tom Tru biano keeping ered that I loved aviation. I've been with the FAA ever since. the manager of the FAA's East I would like to add that it was a great privilege for me to be part of the ern Region Emergency Pre an eye on the skies. College's 25th Anniversary activities last Fall. I enjoyed sharing my paredness Program. experiences with both faculty and students. HERE Is LAGUARDIA'S +- • ? ( ) M a t h T u t o r I a I • By KEITH J. PLEICKHARDT S T A F F REPORTER 504IADA COMMITTEE LaGuardia Community College students in search of extra help in high Presents er level mathematics are leaving the Math Lab frustrated. According to many students rveyed by The Brid&:e and complaints DISABILITY WARENESS inadequacies are a to more courses. However, there will WEEK result of budget cuts" be a new computerized Math Lab "Focus on Ability" classes are present. During these crowded times about 60% of students can expect attention," said Mr. APR'LiV7, . He attributed the limited number of qualified tu to the' scarce financial resources allocated to the Math He also emphasized that "no system is perfect." When [' h, r !~ r i l'1 ~, l' F EAT U RES 25 t hAn nh ' er sa r". Edit ion \ "- Have you che'cked out the N e~ Science St~dy Hall? \ e I R D e w C'lENCE Mechelle and many other students thi s reporter spoke to said they are By KEITH J PLEICKHARDT happier studying in this new larger study hall. Students also liked the STUDENTS ~Re MORe COMFORT~BLe STAFF REPORTER new models. So, for those of you who Le~RNING IN THIS L~B have not paid a visit to the New he lab opened on Jan 6, Students like Mechelle 1997. Scheduled hours Negron are taking full advantage of Science Study Hall, go and check Due TO ITS L~RG€R m are from 9 a. m.- 5 p.m. the New Science Study Hall. it out! By all accounts, it is a real T, on Monday- Friday, 9 "Students feel comfortable learning ly helpful place that provides a.m.- 7 p.m. Tuesday, and 10 from their fellow students," she tutoring and science study materi IT IS LOCIT€D IN ROOM M238 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday. If you said. Mechelle also noted that the als for those who really want that need help in your human bio new anatomy models have helped "A" in human biology and anato courses, thi s is the place to be! her to study more effectively. OOWN me HID. FROM CO OP my courses. It is the place to be' Tutors are always on call. The lab is new and constantl y bei ng rr~;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;g~~~~~~~~~~;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;~;;;;il updated. It includes new skele- tal models, muscle models, and human anatomy models. Often, there is real animal anatomy to study. During Spring Session - I, additional improvements will Completing include new on-line and CO ROM computers along with resource books; there is even a videocassette player to view all those exciting human bio videos. your Associate Degree? Staff members are very "~ ' . ,'" excited about the study haHand "Mon'ro:e :can{tal(e ··Yoll its future. "Students are more comfortable learning in this lab due to its larger space," accord ing to one student tutor, Lourdes Aponte. "Student tutors can be a great help in tutoring their fellow further; faster. students." she said, Lourdes and many of the other tutors believe their experience can help to pre pare students for human biology and anatomy exams. The Earn your Bachelor's in just 16 Coordinator of the Science months --- with your Associate Study Hall, Gunther Eichholz, added that "many students are degree or 60 college credits. leavi ng the Study Hall with more knowledge and a positive atti r------, tude." ~~ Take your education to a higher level with Monroe's affordable Bachelor'S : : "The lab is a real confidence : A Stud\ Hall 1.\ rnuc'h h l"t lCr tha n lh il.'~> \ )( olhlT \..' lllh.: ~l' :-- '" tiL'c o rd- onroe College ! ~ \ Tr('\ (lf" r)ai k'\,. lllh )r/:'>uh'-\ti - Education For Life 'WC ,I\':tc' hc:r" \)1: ~ ' :1I~\1 , I-LI~ i1l'l dl ld J ) :' \l lchael ( i( '(l !1\.' !"'l l.:aln c iI 1-800-55-MONROE !(if' \\ h th ~" l.,,' I)I1 (.'I..: p t { )( t!1:.: "lt th.!) New Rochelle. Bronx !!;~t ! ; ~111 .j (Ihld! t By ROSALEEN CROTTY CHIEF EDITOR "I have a/ways dreamed of work ing with NASA , ever since I was a little girl and my father used 10 talk to me about Einstein's theory of relativity and black hoies in space. When I came to the U.S. from Peru, I never believed my dream could come true. But it has! II is very hard work, and I think it is worth it." aGuardia Community College student Ely Due Lnas is talking about her experience as a research student at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York City. Ely plans to pursue a How it is possible that a La physics and chemistry, I had to LaGuardia professor Jim career in researching black holes Guardia student, such as Ely Due leambasicscientificconceptsina Frost in the same article. dent who is pursuing studies in sci in space. This is a real possibility nas, could pursue her dream of short time span," Michelle indi- "They are limited in what they ence, mathematics, or engineering, because of the scientific research working with NASA? "President cated in an article published in can do by the time they reach you may want to check out this in work she and other LaGuardia stu BowenwenttoaHACUconfer- TheCommunjtyCo\le~eJournal college. I feel I can expose credible program! Foradditional dents are doing at GISS. For the ence in 1991," explained Dean of April/May 1996. "Students of- them to a new world that will information on becoming a research past two years, Ely and other re- searchers have been working on Roy Mcleod. "HACU is the His- ten don't receive a sound ground- give them more options for scholar, contact Femi Jones, AMP front.line scierttifie ·; reseatch: Pat).G~i!~iQnof.~oU~~ IlIlQ ' ..; ing in phy ic •<$hem i~, .,~~!ll :: : .~I) :~, JutuJl!; I; '~ :F;;";~dded :'i Prof. . . Activity CoordilUltor. Room~i4QJ , Universities. This association en- culus in high school," observed Frost also works at GISs. "·6rcall (718)4S2-5478 . ... '" which analyz'es the planet Jupiter's atmosphere. This special courages support for underrepre- project is an educational and sci- sented minorities in the math and entific research program adminis- science disciplines. At the con tered by the City University of ference, NASA representatives The "TOP TEN" reasons why you should New York (CUNY), the Alliance promoted science scholarships to for Minority Participation in Sci- four-year colleges for minorities join the '97-'98 Yearbook Committee ... ence, Engineering and Mathemat- who are underrepresented minori ics (AMPS). the Goddard Institute ties in the sciences," Dean for Space Studies (GISS). and the Mcleod said. "After meeting the 10) You can show offinfro1Jl ofY<'JU' 5) You' 11 ha~ the CNmce 10 work wiJh friends by saying. «1 can't hang out the renown CommunicationslMedja Institute on Climate and Planets NASA representatives, President rodgy guys, I have a committee uniJ ofStudenl Li/tt and Development OCP). The research project is fund Bowen challenged them to con muling t<> attend:' ( OUviouS plug). ed jointly by the Equal Opportunity sider including two-year colleges, 9) II's an 4}pportuniry df a lifotinu! 4) You'llleam to ltSe worM Jiu Office and the Education Division such as LaGuardia. They accept "crop" and "gradient'. of NASA. Research associates and ed President Bowen's challenge 8) You' U me~t people who shar~ 3 Idl senior scientists from GISS are un and asked him to submit a propos similar interests (Sorry. we're net a 3) It' something to your grandkids dating semce) years from now whik they Jaugh at paid mentors who contribute their al to them," he added. The late your picture. time and expertise to encourage mi Prof. John Stevenson presented 7) You' It be sure to gtt yow pic lure in :2) It loob good on Q resume. nority students to pursue careers in the proposal, which included four thtt book at least o~ science, scholarships for LaGuardia stu 6} Did we IMntion it's an opportunity LaGuardia students at GlSS dents, according to Dean ola lifetime? . are investigating the chemical com McLeod. Later the scholarship position and spatial distributions of program was extended to fund Jupiter's stratospheric aerosols. two additional students, a total of which are minute particles sus six students, THE YEARBOOK pended in the upper regions of the NASA's successful relation atmosphere, Their research, per COMMITTEE NEEDS ship with LaGuardia faculty, ad formed in conjunction with GlSS ministration, and students led to YOUtl scientists. provides them opportu the creation of a CUNY-wide pro • • • • nities to gain networks in the scien gram, according to Dean We have plenty of creative, new tific community. It is an important Mcleod, ideas, but we need YOURS! catalyst to engage students in the Michelle Berry, a La • • • • processes of scientific discovery. No experience is necessary, just Guardia alumnus and former par After the research is finished, the serious-minded people ticipant in the NASA program, is students will write a report on their • • • • now a computer science major at findings. In the mean time, they FOR MORE INFORMATION Queens College. She did not have will continue to explore new career AND TO JOIN COME TO possibilities in a scientific commu a strong grounding in the sciences. ROOM MB-06!! nity. "Lacking the knowledge of -- . - - - - - . - . ------I qually determined to be a star! Marilyn. a Liberal Arts major. com Here is Marilyn ~ story while I continued with my stud as told to Rosaleen Crotty... ies at LaGuardia. At the end of leled her studies in 1996 for an Associate Degree between tours with 1991. the producers asked me to Getting a Musical Start go on tour with the show to professional musical production. Anyone who has neard her sing Japan and I did. Japan is won- derful! They treat you very well USI agree that Mariah Carey is lucky Madl n Davis is stricti Gospel! am an only child. I live at there, especially if you are an home with my parents. I entertainer. The Japanese peo started singing in the pIe really appreciate Black church where my father is music. especially Gospel music. a pastor. In high school, Before I went on tour, I won I had a teacher, Miss Goodrich, dered if the Japanese would like who really liked my vo ice. She the show; I also wondered how always encouraged me to sing. they could understand the music. and thi s really made me believe I But I learned that music is truly could sing! By the time I was a universal language. 16, I knew for sure I wanted to When the tour ended, I be a singer. I remember the day came back home and returned to I told my Dad that I wanted to be LaGuardia immediately. I never a singer. We were in the kitchen; forgot what my father told me is immediate response was, about the import ance of a col Well . you have to go to col- lege education. However, in the lege!" I had hoped to study at summer of 1992, I took three years off to tour with the show. I Purchase College. However, I re lUrn ed to Japan about fo ur was not ac cep~d . · Aftet1hi ~,ini- . . . . al di sappointment, I decided to' "times~il:djl}~~ l!S\lr d ur pe .* ~. Germany, Austria, and to a community college. I Switzerland. In 1995, I returned LaGuardia because of the to school in Fall-Session I. I di vers ity of c uhurcs in the school. rcall y wanted to complete my degree. Finally, I graduated in At LaGuardia I hecame involve d in a musical, "The 1996. Wiz:' In 1990, I met Prof. John Presently, I am working on a music project. Since I don't want Williams, who was conducting auditions for the show. After the to "count my chi ckens before they 're hatched," I can 't reveal .. ons, he offered me the role any details at thi s time. I hope, Doro thy, whic h I really by th e help of God, you will .o yed. Another student in J soon see the resu Its of these ''The Wiz," Felix Wellington, efforts. wh o is now deceased , told me To my fellow slUdents, I just a professional audition. He believed that I had the voice want you -tB-ferneliibel lMCw-e thi s particular production, are all put on this earth for a rea- d he was right! I auditioned, son. When you truly know why a call back, and was eventu- yo u are here you should strive to Iy hired. Imagine, on my very achieve all of your goals. Go for rst professional audition! r did it l Follow your dream! Don't let show, "Mama, I Want to anyone tell you that you can't do in g" in New York City on it because you are the master of nds for about one year yo ur own destiny. TFIE 17TFI A.N'N'-.:JA.L LIBR.A.R.Y" R.ESEA.R.CFI R.EV"IE"VV CC>lVIPETITIC>N' CO-SPONSORED BY FACULTY COUNCIL DEADLINE: JULY 10, 1997 REQUIREMENTS: AWARDS: -Winners will be invited to attend the Honors -The participants will be required to -All participants will receive a Certificate of Night Ceremony to receive their awards. demonstrate their ability to conduct a Participation. RULES brief literature search and incorporate rel -The First Place Winner will receive a $100 -All entries must be accompanied by an offi evant sources into their research papers. US Savings Bond and an Outstanding Acad cial entry form and submitted to the attention -Entries must be papers written for a emic Achievement Certificate. of Professor Clementine Lewis at the Refer ence Desk (Library, Room E - 101). course taken at LaGuardia during the -The Second Place Winner will receive a $75 -All entries are judged by a panel of faculty 1996/'97 academic year. US Savings Bond and an Outstanding Acad and alumni representatives. -The papers must.pe accompanied by an emic Achievement Certificate. -The rules of entry are available upon request annotated bibliography. -The Third Place Winner will receive a $50 at the Library's Reference Desk. -The papers must be submitted by the indi US Savings Bond and an Outstanding Acad -If you have any questions, please call Pro vidual student or by faculty. emic Achievement Certificate. fessor Lewis at ext. 5428. Q) OIl (Vi ve La Difference! I arrived in Janu time, her spouse was a full-ti ary 1987, my first ob servation of New York By ROSALEEN CROTTY. went to visit her, I would bring as that it was just like TV! I one but three, maybe four paC:lCel:sl Id easily imagine a "Hill Street of cookies. As our relationshi uesque" scenario happening as CHIEF EDITOR developed, Goretti finally walked down the street. Hill Blues, you may recall, was type of shocker. let them do the same thing party?" our American friend in popular TV show in 1987. But it as to bring food with me when I also noticed differences tonight?" So, being dutiful Irish quired. "Oh it was great -- the cra the little differences, the little invited me over to eat. "Odd, when I attended Mass in a pre Catholics, we do our best, eyes ie was 90!" Gerry replied. that I noticed. Being Irish said I, "it would be odd not to!" dominately Greek neighborhood. downcast to run through this un Let me hasten to explain that Ger and bred, they gave rise to It was midweek, and the small pleasant touchy ~to uchy-feely ry wasn't referring to the infa ggles, puzzlement, and the odd crowd of mainly older people was feely-handy-shaky bit of the mous New York street drug, mores, however, one should well, would you believe that!" dispersed throughout the church. Mass. crack. Those of us "from across bring a gift to someone who were my first impressions Well , I wasn't at all prepared for think that we should all re the pond" would know Gerry's ob invited you over to eat. Simpl I arrived in New York. the little old ladies. They were all member that sometimes the servation was merely Hiberno translated: "Do you think I'd To the Irish, Americans tend in black, dragging themselves on I differences between ourselves English for saying he'd had a good dumb enough to invite you over be overly gushy. We Irish make their canes or walkers all over the and others are truly how we inter time the night before. However, eat, if I couldn't afford to fee concerted effort to be grossly church. When the priest reached pret each other. For example, there we know now those listening on you!" gushy" about fellow mem the part of the Mass when it's cus was the incident with my room the N train might have thought So, by bringing my packet rs of the human race, especially tomary to offer a "sign of peace," mate, Gerry, a newly arrived fel Gerry's activities the night before of cookies, I was imply ing r own families and neighbors. these little old dears proceeded low immigrant. On the way home were less to do with innocent fun It's an Iri sh thing!) For example, not with a wave, or a handshake, on the N train one evening, Gerry and more to do with using an ille n an office in Manhattan, I con but real live hugs all over the noticed everyone looking at him gal substance. vite me over when she couldn't lated a fellow worker on his place. One got the distinct feeling most strangely. He checked his Then, there are times when ford to feed me! For the engagement. Now, at home that these little old dears were ac fly, his friend's fly, to their right, you think you are being perfectly h a comment would elicit a re tually making a sign of peace, not to their left... nothing. Totally " normal" when in fact your ac Now when Goretti comes to vis such as " ... Ah sur", she's just doing what Vatican II told discombobulated, Gerry had us tions are a major social "faux pas" she takes my hand, looks the worst I suppose ... " I them they had to do, weird stuff! check him over when he arrived in no less. I found myself in this sit into my eyeballs down to my early fell off my standing, thus, The Irish comic Neil Tobin the apartment. No, we couldn't uation, not with Americans, but soul and says, "Rosaleen, I am he "gushed" enthusiastical best summed up the Irish perspec see anything "stareworthy." An with my Nigerian friend Goretti. happy to see you." And I kn y "Yes, I love her so much, she's tive on that delicate moment, the American visitor to the apartment When Goretti came to visit me, I , I am so lucky ... " I can't "sign of peace." Tobin asks, "why suggested that the conversation noted that she never brought any very toes. Me, I just arrive at member anything else he said would you have the inclination to might have been noteworthy. Not token gift, something that is not se it took all I had to keep shake the hand of the old Ler be at all, insisted Gerry, the conver "normal" for me. I interpreted house with my one packet composure and my mouth side you when you know damn sation had been innocent stuff this behavior as my friend being cpopoJ a t~ c,b,ip <:,(X,>~!~.t ,., . dropping open! That experi well, it was his cows who broke ' 'llbotit theJ1arty he'd f:>o~n to the itireally dire financial st'ritits6n' All' l cansay is, Vive La nce was truly a "three cup of tea" into your field last night and he'll night before. " What about the her very limited budget. At the ence! PRESIDENT RAYMOND C. BOWEN COLLEG YORI< R t LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY 1997 COLLEGE/CUNY 1971-1996 ALL iiiiir:;n;n-.J, v . ~ rr. ======;;;;;;.!!,,('; LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE LAGUARDIA t COMMUNITY 25th Anniversary Celebration COLLEGE/CUNY 1971-1996 Sponsored by Student Life &.. Development VOL'UNTEERS NEEDED! Don't miss out on am opportunity to "show off" your cultural heritage. Educate others - wear traditional clothing from your country. Explore the rich cultural heritage of LaGuardia students, faculty and staff! Kiosks (Stations) will be set up throughout the college representing areas around the world! THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1997. 12:oopm - 5:00pm For more Information, stop by Student Life and Development, Room M-11 5 [ ] YES, I want to volunteer for the 25th Anniversary Travel Logue. [ ] NO, I can't volunteer now, but keep me in mind for future programs. Name Address Phone Country of Origin obi) r-----~------__ ~ 0.. BARRY·S BARklNGS New York City what a town! You an act like a complete nut and till be thought as a nonnal human being. But if you want to break out of the New York City normal mold, here are m creative nutty. fun, and ju t plain old tupid thing to do. 1. Bring and wear hunting gear to the Bronx Zoo and ask a tOUI guide "Wbicb animals are in season?" 2. Get tuck in the turnstile at the Wall Street ubway . ta Find: tion at 3:30 p.m. Red DCCBEZDCUTE 3. Find touris and nag them ~ r di.recti n about 20 time. 4. Give an aerobi workout on the Roosevelt [ land Tram. Green EWHITEVGDOR S. Dress as any religious figure and tand in front of a 25- White cent peep h w. When pe pIe orne out ask them "How Cute RWZVHTERFOG wit?" Hope HEHDSSNEIOR 6. Do a baUet dance n the bu during rush hour. Love 7. G to Madis 0 quare Garden with a bunch of flower Good RVUEEDUERDE and plant . Then bug ecurity to leU y u where y u Best hould plant them. POBPCOSNERE Fire 8. Try to bring fishing gear into the Coney 1 land Aquarium. Venus GLODROCOOLA Cool 9. Gather a bun h f y UI friend and dre up like pirates. NHRBLGHDNIM Then board the Staten Island Ferry and scream, ''We will Mind be laking over thi migbty sbip to look for our buried treasure." 10. Do a serie of cientific demonstrations about the tJ'engtb of magnets in front of a body-piercing shop. Ilove it. 'Cause now I think it is bad. It is I have a higher chance the beginning of genocide and birth of scoring with Jenny to a new and perfect McCarthy. human bemg! H oro S C 0 p e S ADAM & EVE . May 1997 YOU'VE GOT A PROBLEM??? Aries (March 21-April19); Things are looking good for you, but look out for people who say they are your friends. They might deceive you. Taurus fApril20-May 20); Friends helping you out will leave you with plenty of paths of WE'VE GOT THE ANSWER. knowledge, but choose wisely or the paths of knowledge will lead to a path of pain. Gemini (May 21-June 20): You have been blessed with success in your endeavors. Watch ADAM & EVE WILL HELP WITH ANY RELATIONSHIP out for the greedy eyes that may want to harm you. Generous eyes will bless you if you trick the trickster. PROBLEMS. WHETHER IT'S A f (L h r It rio I.l l' F EAT U RES i \' \ , 25 t hAn n er sa r". Edit ion MUSIC EVIEWS By JOAN YVETTE ZELAYA MANAGING EDITOR CONTRIBUTING WRITER REDSTARR MUGGS PRESENTS ... THE SOUL ASSASSINS n a time where most hip-hop "OJ." albums offer generic beats and Iyrics I DJ. Muggs proves his skill at producing a strong alhum with intoxicating beats. In his first solo alhum, Muggs takes a hreak from deejaying/producing for Cypress Hill, to bless hip-hop 'unkies with, MUGGS PRESENTS ... The album includes famous artists such as KRS - One, Dr. Dre, Mobb Deep. Goodie Mob, Cypress Hill, RZA & ius, MC Eight, Wycleffrom Camp, and Infamous Mobb. He also collaborated with new Wu Tang Clan protege. L4 The Darkman . Lyrica\ cOl\tellr(')n~SP1l1Assassinsis not the usual "weed & cristal" cliche (hal has dominatcd thc hip-hop industry for so long. With apocalyptic under tones throughout the entire album, creative rhymes tell propllecle~f a new mil lennium on tracks from Dr. Dre & B Real "Puppet Master," Goodie Mob "Decisions, Decisions," RZA & GZA/ Genius "Third World," and Cypress Hill "Battle of 200/." Hip-Hop legend/philosopher KRS-One teaches a much needed lesson about unity throughout the hip-hop culture on his track "Move Ahead." Delinitely worth the wait, D.]. Muggs is one of the very few ''OJ's'' willing to take the time to work with true hip-hop art;sts, and produce an album with original beats and versatile lyrics. MUGGS PRESENT. .. THE SOUL ASSASSINS is one of the first albums of 1997 tn finally take hip-hop to the next level. love jones the music "love jones," the soundtrack, is a sweet. romantic collaboration of R&B artists that truly express the meaning of love missing from the repetitive and Latinos Unidos stale. R & B scene. On the album are new songs from Lauryn Hill from the Fugees "the sweetest thing" and Groove Theory "never enough." Also on the BY JOAN YVETTE ZELAYA album arc Maxwell and XSCAPE. MANAClING EDITOR Th~, ,(lundtrack is CI)lllposed of slllw heats and .\Illlll)th gmO\l:s Ihat Un ile rqJr('sc 11 ted Latino students/il/a!!y jiwi II hOllle R &: B li.stcllcrs \\J11 I()Vc'. It also features several contemporary J'lll tracks frum Kenny Lattimore, Marcus Miller, Me'shell Ndegeocello. The Brand New With such a diverse Latino student population. why are there only four LttillO Heavies (Dominican, Colombian, Peruvian, Puerto Rican) clubs at LaGuardia? Duke Ellington and John Colombian Cluh President Jayson Ramirez thought it an excellent idea to merge all four Latino cluhs at LaGuardia, and open a club to all Latino students. CurTClltly. the tlavor is a spoken word, the Colombian and Puerto Rican Clubs are working toward estahlishing a Latino club to the night. a with a strong foundation that will encourage Latinos from South and Central America, and the Caribbean to join. Larenz Tate. Latinos Unidos will provide a setting that will encourage unity and pride. It will "love jones" is also increa'ie awareness throughout LaGuardia about Latino history and culture. soundtrack that you should add Colombian Club President Jayson Ramirez stated, "We're hoping to start a unity trend your collection, especially if you among our fellow certified Latino clubs and their members. We're also hoping that by in the mood to mellow out and rei Fall Session I, we will come together as a strong Latino club and achieve our goals as with that special someone. one." E o 11 lID