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VOL. 60 Bronx. NY . 12 FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK Non-Profll Org.
•*.".. Small Turnout of Voters Turvey, Trilogy Sweep USG Slate by Carol Coyne
Sam Turvey and the Trilogy Party were elected by a large margin to the executive positions of United Student Government, the USG Elections Committee announced last night. Turvey, and his running-mate for the executive vice-presidency Maureen Tierney, won by 375 votes over the second- place finishers, Jerry Gray and Peter Hanley of the X Party. The rest of the Trilogy ticket was aiv) elected: Bob Schaffer as Vice-Presidcnt of Operations, Bill Lane as. Vice-President of Finance, and Greg La Sorsa as Vi
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:;l;/1'r^^>::;-ii;^y^^^V^V:;'i'?1'1:'; ': '^ ' The Ham Thursday, April 6, 1978 Page 3 FC Schedule Finally Settled LC Security Post Xmas Exams Sure Snafu Termed by Anne-Marie Takacs McCarthy said the decision on next year's I-ordham College calendar was based on the The fall exam schedule controversy at need to allow sufficient time in the fall 1 Rose Hill has been settled, at least for next semester for liberal arts students to reflect on 'Final Straw year. A return to traditional post-Christmas their academic material. He again stated that by Bill Bole exams is definite for Fordham College, while budgetary factors did not play a role in In what was termed "the final straw," the College of Business Administration will deciding the schedule. "It is not true that the students and faculty have reacted angrily to have exams before Christmas. budget controls the program, but that the the latest of four questionable security in- Vice-President for Academic Affairs Dr. program controls the budget," he said. cidents at lincoln Center yesterday, it was Joseph McCarthy, who made the final University Executive vice president Paul decision, confirmed the post-Christmas learned from Liberal Arts Student Govern- Reiss mentioned that "There are economic ment President Ed Stroligo. schedule for Fordham College. "At this considerations which favor pre-Christmas At about 1:30 p.m., yesterday after- point, exams will be held in January of next exams, but they are not so overwhelming as noon, two female undergraduates walked in- year," he said, "but future exams are unde- to favor pre-Christmas exams if they are not to the ninth floor bathroom of the Leon termined; new factors come into account acceptable academically. The University has Pal Mulvey Lowenstein building and noticed hands each year." Dr. McCarthy suggested post- been accused of making decisions solely LASG President Ed Stroligo Christmas exams are becoming "less and under the closed stall-door, as if someone from a financial point of view, but.if financial was purposely hiding his feet. less possible." considerations were the only considerations The two women, whose names were here, we would be having pre-Christmas 'Sick' Soon withheld by Stroligo, immediately went to exams next year." the Humanities office in room 924, notifying Additionally, Reiss noted that Duane by Joe Krupp faculty member Byron Shafer and a library would be kept open during the secretary. 1978-79 winter break for the four days Al Vitale's latest venture at Fordham, a The four of them then proceeded back during the week after Christmas. spy spoof, entitled, "Make Me Sick," will to the bathroom, with Shafer slowly opening The demonstrations against post-Christ- premier at Keating Hall's Little Theatre on the door and attempting to question the per- mas exams which took place on March 15 Friday, April 14, and run through Sunday, son. They learned then, Stroligo said, that a did not change McCarthy's decision. He April 16. male was hiding in the stall, after he made an would not comment on the demonstration, The film, which stars Vitale (who else?) in ill-disguised effort to conceal his voice when but said he was impressed by a visit from the the role of "Wonderboy," a clumsy, moronic answering Shafer. organizers of the protest. butler, revolves around a wealthy spy who While Shafer walked in to question the "In one of my first interviews with The sends this idiotic butler, laden with secret suspect, the two women contacted security. Ram, 1 mentioned that I would be pleased to plans, to the NATO headquarters in Brus- The man told Shafer that he was an outsider meet with students who have any sugges- sels, Belgium. Though I haven't yet seen this visiting a friend and had accidentaly strolled tions regarding programs at Fordham," Mc- film, I suspect that a few "unexpected into the wrong bathroom. The intruder was Carthy said. "Within two years, there have obstacles" will confront Wonderboy on his described as black, about thirty years old, been four occasions upon which students journey to Europe. with mustache and sideburns. visited me." Besides Vitale, the cast includes John While this was occuring, the two He feels that students don't speak their Bailey, Randy Johnson, Andy Randazzo, women were questioned by IB1 for a full concerns to anyone besides themselves too John Harney, and Monique Swierbotowicz description of the suspect, according to < often. "I prefer face-to-face discussions, in starring roles, with guest appearances Stroligo. rather than faceless discussions (like the being made by Jim Porter, Catherine La- Shafer, meanwhile, followed the demonstration)," he said. Prelle, Tom Militano and John Hirten. suspect to the elevator and out of the Charlie DiMaggio, who organized the Vitale, who received grants of money and building. Shafer, hopeful that there would be demonstration, explained the reasons for its equipment from Rich Restiano, New York a security guard on the plaza level to ap- failure. "There was not enough involve- Photographic's President, and the New York prehend and question the man, noticed that ment," he said. He thought the number of State National Endowment for the Arts, said no guard was stationed anywhere in sight, demonstrators was too small and they were the idea of doing a film occurred to him this Stroligo reported. Giving up pursuit, Shafer hampered by a lack of funds. "An estimated fall after a "conflict of interests" with Peter watched the man leave. $32 came out of my own pocket for Fazio, then the Assistant Dean of Student About this time, security guards were advertising," he said. He also felt that the Activities. According to Vitale, "We were rushing up to the ninth floor to investigate. wintry weather conditions on that day originally supposed to do a play, but that fell The two women went to file a report hindered greater student participation. through, and then we decided to do a with 1BI, and then Security director Frank Rev. Robert Roth, Dean of Fordham Col- movie, because we had to do something." In Leo, and according to Stroligo, were not The Maroon lege, told DiMaggio he is willing to work with addition to the loan of $1500 he received satisfied with Security's treatment of the inci- FC Dean Robert Roth wins this year's a commmittee formed by the United Student from Restiano, Vitale invested $300 of his dent. round In the perennial pre-Christmas Government on the exam schedule. The own money to further aid in the film's Stroligo questioned why security did exam schedule debates. committee would deal with student's feelings production. In order to cover the cost of his not use the new radios they have been, about the calendar as well as creating alter- investment, as well as the loan, a two dollar issued to relay information. native ideas for the exam schedule. admission fee will be charged. continued on page 4 Over 500 Attend First Night Pub Turnout Greater Than Expected space was also scarce, especially around the see what it was like. In the future, there will light except for the lights above the bar. As by Joseph L. Irving bar. be few occasions where it will be that one entered the doors, the bar was located "Working behind the bar was hectic as crowded." at the far, left-end corner of the Ramskellar. At times there was standing room only hell," said Spies. During the busy hours the There were three rows of tables stretching The jukebox was located to the left ^f the bar and people had to strain to hear the music lengthwise across three-fourths of the Ram- and the pinball machines were opposite it. from the jukebox over the conversation, and line there was several rows deep. skellar. On each table was placed a red, Once the pub has become more estab- a few couples cuddled in the darkened "We expected a big crowd," Negro said, tabletop candle which provided the only lished, plans call for the use of partitions to alcoves of the Ramskellar as the student pub "mostly because people would be curious to cordon off the area around the bar. "Once opened last Thursday night to a near capac- the crowd becomes stable, the partitions will ity crowd. help create an atmosphere," Spies said. Approximately 500 students made use of "The partitions can be moved to accomodate the pub at one time or another during the whatever size crowd there is," he added. hours of operation. "I would like to see them clear away a few "The turnout was a little more than we tables and create a dance floor," said Carol expected," said Chris Spies, FC 79, one of Brodowicz, FC'80. "They need more diver- the Ramskellar staff members working be- sity in the jukebox—put in more oldies and hind the bar. "We wereplanning for about more disco. Slow songs will get people 250 people," he said, "There were so many oving on the dance floor. If they want' students, we ran out of bottles of Natural mmuters to come, they need something Light and Beck's." encourage them to pay the extra $1.50 in According to Joe Negro, FC '78, manager Us every day," she said. of the Ramskellar, the pub took in about Said Mike Riggin, FC '80, "a lot of com- $950 that night. "Out of that, approximately uters will use the pub. Many will probably $300 was net profit," he added. it something to eat in the deli, go to the The profit will be put right back into the rary and then come to the pub. It will help pub, Negro said. "We will have to order ing commuters and boarders together." more beer, especially bottled beer; we will be Despite the large crowd, there was no putting in a television; the bar area will be uible or rowdiness. The only problem better decorated; and we might serve some which did arise was that the. two pinball foods, such as hot dogs." machines in use were slightly damaged. Student reaction was almost completely "Both those machines will be repaired," said favorable. "It was a good idea and a good Negro. turnout," said Steve Dillon, FC 79. "It was The crowd began breaking up between something the boarders needed; it brings 12:30 and 1:00. One could finally hear the them all together. The commuters have the music emanating from the jukebox. At 1:30 cafeteria, but up till now, there hasn't been a tht.' last call for beer was made. At that point, place where all the boarders can gather." there were still 30 people left in the Ramskel- The pub reached its peak hours of opera- lar. A new era in Fordham drinking had tion between 10:00p.m. and 12:30 a.m. All Ramskellar staff cleaned up after $300 opening night profit. begun. the tables were being used and standing Page 4 The Ram Thursday, April 6, 1978 LASG LC Security continued from page 3 continued from page 1 College at Lincoln Center Dean George Shea was notified, and there will be a Col Mazarisi said the Coalition intends to fight lege Council meeting on the matter April (or an equal vote for students on the Gray 13th. Informed sources say that there will be Grievance Committee, which reviews formal <> literature blitz: to pack the next council complaints by students regarding grades meeting. they have received. Presently, faculty mem- bers on that committee hold two votes, while Stroligo concluded, "If an intruder student members have one. could got into a women's bathroom, hide Batten stressed the necessity of establish- there for a period of time behind a stall, and ing legal areas where students could lodge then stroll out the building with no hassle, Mulvi'V complaints, and in turn sending student after security is notified, what is the next government representatives to all decision lieorge Cannon, Susan Grosh, Rocco Andrlola, Annette Scurano, Lenny Maz- step? The next step is rape." making areas of the university. zarlsi, Peter Batten, and Greg Ryan. IB1 reserved comment on the matter With regard to the inception of minus- when contacted last niqht. grades, the Grosh ticket, intends to wait for a final decision by the College Council, and if the proposal goes through, then attempt to Newsbriefs lower the index requirement for the Dean's list, from a 3.6 to a 3.5. Ryan said the Student Coalition will not Mark Lane, Ray's attorney, and activist wait for decisions by the administration. Dick Gregory, will lecture in the Campus "The students should serve as the original Center Ballroom for the American Age body as opposed to the reactionary body," GradSchool lecture series at 1:30. A press conference Jobs he stated. will follow in the music room at 3:30, where by Barbara Rick Lane will presumably release his information. Applications for the summer work crew Batten said the feasibility of attaining their Jean M. Murphy, Associate Dean of Ford- According to Paul Cothran, American will be available April 15 at the Alumni goals ties in with the entire concept of the lam College, will discuss graduate school Age Chairman, Lane called him from At- House, according to Robert Becker, dean of twenty-two person Student Coalition. With fellowships in Keating 319 tomorrow at lanta yesterday. Cothran said Lane told him housing. the Coalition slate causing a steamroller 12:30. Discussion will include the Danforth, that he had just talked to Ray, convicted of Of the applicants, 15 will be chosen to effect, and each candidate being required to Fulbright-Hays, Marshall, and Rhodes fel- the 1968 assassination of Dr. Martin Luther paint and/or clean Spellman Hall, Keith sign party agreement with the knowledge lowships. King, Jr. Lane said he had "hot news" that Towers and possibly Queens Court. that immediate impeachment will follow any Murphy will also discuss the Fordham he couldn't divulge over the phone. Lane Dcve Elam, participant in last summer's reneging, this will unite the government in a College visiting student programs in Keating then asked Cothran to set up a press program, said there is nothing mysterious new way, according to Batten. "We have 319 Tuesday April 11 at 12:30. The pro- conference. about the selection process. "I was just lucky already started to band all clubs together in grams allow undergraduate students to enough to get the job," he said. the effort of working towards these goals," study at the University of San Francisco and Becker and three work crew supervisors he added. New York State Colleges. In regard to the present controversy over select the applicants. Experience is helpful. establishment of a United Student Govern- Concert However, "we're not looking for profession- ment at Lincoln Center, Grosh doubted the al painters," he said. Involvement in campus feasibility of uniting both day and evening The Contemporary Dance Workshop will activities is also important. students. Batten expressed concern over the Hot News hold its annual spring concert on the eve- Hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. validity of the College Council's decision to The attorney for James Earl Ray says he nings of Friday, April 8, and Saturday, April and living quarters are provided by Housing. prohibit any further action or referenda by will reveal "hot news" when he speaks at 9, at 8 p.m. in Collins Auditorium. Admis- "It's not a bad way to spend the summer," the LASG regarding the matter. Fordham today. sion is free. said Elam.
Al Vitale and John Bailey
A CIRCUS PRODUCTIONS Full Color Movie
Also Starring Randi Johnson, Monique Swierbutowicz, John Harney, Joyce Heaton, and Andy Randazzo.
With Jim Porter, John Hirten, Tom Militano, Catherine LaPreile, and Jim Flynn.
And Mary Schwind, Patty Anne Wasell, Nancy Gilhooly, John McParland, Bruce Leavy, Jim Connolly, Kiernan McShane, John Mazarella, Carol Melone, Al Balasic, Pat Casey, Mary Mar- tinez, Chris Carey, Adelaide Nardone, Victoria Craven, Sharon Rollman, and Kurt Schlegelmilch.
And Also Paul Poto, John Alfieri, Dee Dee Petrillo, Pat Corvey, and Cathy Flynn.
April 14 and 15 at 8:00, 9:00,10:00, and 11:00 April 16 at4:30, 5:30,6:30, and 7:30 All shows $2.00 in Keating Little Theatre
For tickets, see cast members or buy at the door. The Ram Thursday, April 6, 1978 Page 5 II guidelines, he said the Student Affairs com- I, mittee "shall have responsibilities" involving Students React f students and student activities. §> Stroligo doubted the right of the Council '» to prohibit across the board any referenda open to the entire student body. The first To Crawley's referendum on the matter lost by one vote 'k (145-146) and was deemed "inconclusive" by both parties. Resignation "I want to work with the council and everyone associated with the issue, making any revisions or modifications agreed upon by Barbara Rick — but 1 think we should have some form of a United Government and elections that William J. Crawley, vice-president for everyone could vote in," Stroligo comment- student affairs, has resigned, and the name- ed. "And 1 believe the students should then calling and emotional accusations are over. decide, not the ESRC or College Council." Now students can reflect and comment objectively on this event. £V£X Editor and ESRC member Charles "It's a start toward opening up communi- Salamey recommended that the ESRC and LASG "remain separate bodies," with day cations within the school," said Bob Nugent, students voting in LASG elections and former United Student Government presi- Evening Students voting in ESRC election. dent. "People wouldn't go to Dean Crawley He also added that a liason of four repre- just because he was Dean Crawley. It wasn't CLC Dean George Shea Pat Mulvey sentatives between the two bodies should be a fair branding," Nugent continued, "but set up to "bridge the communication gap." that's how he was branded." Salamey referred to evening students as "the Fran Conroy, outgoing USG Vice-Presi- adult population." dent of Operations said, "I feel the same way Intown USG Plan However, difficulties arise from drawing 1 did when I watched Nixon's resignation such distinctions between day and evening speech. You know it had to happen and you students. A day student is classified as one know it was best for the institution they Frozen by Council coming to Fordham straight from high- served, but you have to feel sorry for the by BS Bole school, via SAT scores, while evening stu- man." Conroy said he would wait and see if Evening School Dean Joseph Mullholland in dents are regarded as arriving at Fordham Crawley's resignation will change the Uni- 1974, and the EXCEL program investiga- All attempts to establish a United Student tion that same year. via EXCEL tests, after a hiatus of academic versity administration. "I'm not willing to bet Government at Lincoln Center have been involvement. on that," he added. "The irony of it all is that this is a pro- "frozen" by the College Council. evening student proposal. Under the new, "A very substantial amount of 'day' stu- Helen Johnson, editor of the paper, was The Council placed a moratorium on any constitutional provisions, the Day student dents take courses at night, Stroligo ex- surprised Crawley's resignation came as further action or referenda by the Liberal government would-be eradicated, molding plained, "While many 'evening' students are soon as it did. Arts Student Government regarding the into a representative body serving the entire here during the day." "I think when he was hired there was a extension of voting privileges and member- College at Lincoln," Stroligo explained. In contrast to the separate day and even- real need for a tight rein to be held on the ship to Evening Students. However, the "This is not a threatening action against ing sessions which existed in previous years, students," said Joan Garry, Spellman 1st Council did not cite any definite reasons ESRG. That Council will remain just as it Stroligo said it was "no longer necessary" to RA. "He was good at what he did, but I concerning the recent actions by the LASG always has been," Stroligo continued. draw such "categorical separations" between don't think there's a necessity for that or the concept of a united government, Stroligo analogized the proposed govern- College at Lincoln Center Students. "We today." while the intervention of the Council into the ment to the United Student Government at need one government to fight for the many Most Fordham students feel relieved that matter has raised questions of jurisdiction. Rose Hill. Following that analogy at a issues affecting all the students—this division the fighting is finally over. "He was always Personnal attacks on LASG president Ed meeting, murmurs of "this isn't Rose Hill," of day and evening students has to be an issue," Nugent said. Stroligo by Evening Student Representative and "good for them," filled the room. stopped." Crawley has been controversial since he Council Harry Gabel characterized the The Council has prohibited the LASG In defending the LASG's right to referen- arrived here eight years ago. "He was emergency meeting held Monday, with the from taking action on the matter and holding da concerning the matter, Stroligo cited fortunate in that the apathy in this school is Student Affairs Committee being revived to referenda until research Is gathered by the precedents, "all student representative bod- so great," said Biz Serafini (CBA '80). "In "look into student representation in either Council's Student Affairs Committee, and a ies have come into existence through refer- any other school, students would have government." decision is reached by the entire council. endum." Bucci countered that only the literally pulled him out of his position." As to "Stroligo is trying to force his will on other The research committee will be headed by president of the university and the Board of changes ahead for Fordham following Craw- students," Gabel exclaimed. "He's jumping Associate Dean of Students Vincent Bucci. Trustees could approve of such a body. ley's resignation, Serafini said, "It's just a the gun again." However, the validity of the Council's Stroligo concluded in a separate inter- matter of wait and see. It can't get any Stroligo attributed the "paranoia" over this entrance into the matter has come into view, "It is quite evident that neither the worse." issue to a "long history" of controversies question. College at Lincoln Center Dean College Council nor the ESRC want any "It's about time," said Vinny Porecca between evening students and the admini- George Shea claimed the Council has juris- type, form, or concept of a United (CBA '80). "Students don't even believe in stration, dating back to the "phasing out" of diction on the matter. Referring to Council Government." the school any more. They (the administra- tion) have to wipe it all out and start all over again." Ray Keane, Fordham College '80 presi- dent, does not agree. "It was a cop-out," he said. "Crawley should have stayed and righted all the wrongs he realized he had done." When asked how she felt about Crawley's resignation Vinnie Zottola (FC 78) shouted, "Yea!!" After a moment's silence she re- marked, "My dealings with the man over the years have left a sour taste in my mouth." "From what I've heard," said Pat Cercone (FC '80), "he shouldn't have resigned—he \yoRD-is-ouT should have been fired." A search committee to find a replace- ment for Crawley sounds like a good idea to Joan Garry "as long as the students have a substantial amount to say. I do hope they (the administration) take the students opin- ions into consideration." "A search committee is probably the best stories- of- some • of- our-lives idea," Nugent said. Especially if it involves "students from all walks of life."
here are between ten and twenty million Gay Americans. Who are we? Lesbians and Gay T men have always been a part of American history. Who were we? More and more people are choosing to live openly gay lives. What are we becoming? Word is Out, stories of some of our lives, filmed across the country for two years, is the first expansive look at what has been a secret side of America.
V.P. William J. Crawley Eastside Cinema 3rdAve.at 55thSt.N.Y The Ram Thursday, April 6, 1978 Page 6 ROTC Fights for Academic Accreditation by William FineOi Up to now, all courses offered by the In light of the Faculty Senate's ruling last Council did not think that the courses being Department of Military Science are non- semester. Col. William Naponski, then direc- offered at the time of the request merited The Department of Military Service is credit. Students enrolled in ROTC could not tor of the ROTC program, proposed to the academic credit. The motion however, trying to get a motion passed by Fordham receive any credit towards their degree for Fordham College Council that courses offer- leaves the door open for some kind of future College Council that would give academic completing courses offered by ROTC. ed by the Department of Military Science be arrangement. credit for courses in the Army Reserved The department is particularly interested counted for a maximum of eight credits Dr. Joseph McCarthy, Vice President of Officer Training Corps program. in Fordham College, where most ROTC towards a Fordham College degree. Since Academic Affairs, who will have the final say Last September, the Faculty Senate and students are registered. According to Major making this proposal, ROTC has experi- over any motion the Council approves, is Board of Trustees granted departmental Petro Sodol, acting director of program, of enced some trouble in getting approval from "pleased" that Fordham College is willing to status to the ROTC program. This made it the 72 Fordham students enrolled in ROTC, the Council. grant credit lo the Department of Military possible to give academic credit for their about 90% are from Fordham College, as The Council does not object to the idea of Science. He believes that ROTC is good for courses. However, the separate schools, well as 14 of the 16 students who hold awarding credit for work completed in the school, and says it would be a "consider- such as Fordham College and CBA, have to ROTC scholarships. So far, all schools are ROTC. It passed a motion that accepted the able loss" if it pulled out of Fordham. give approval. considering the matter. idea on principle. The problem was that the "ROTC provides a Fordham student with an additional career option that he wouldn't have otherwise," said McCarthy. McCarthy also believes that ROTC is valuable because The Puffin fare it helps some students pay their way through school. . - tome People According to Rev. Robert Roth, dean of for youths. Fordham College, the main issue was the "academic quality of the program in relation {Are Searching to a liberal arts and science college." Roth 1 One of the first thing: young Puffins learn to do said that the Council applied the same is fly Icelandic. standards for granting academic credit as for a Group Beginning April 1, they would for any other department. The 1978, Icelandic wOl fly any youth (Puffin courses did not meet that standard, and a or person) from VI vote in December turned down the request. I Like Ours... thru 23 years old The original request, put forward by Today people experiment with their lives—sometimes they find rnundtrip from New York to Luxembourg But there's more to Naponski, was to have four credits given at something valuable: sometimes they just waste time. for just $400. WHO Icelandic than just the end of sophomore year, and four more Some people have trouble finding what they want because they from Chicago. Re- low fares. at the end of senior year for work completed have a very special set of needs... They want togive their lives for turn tickets are You'll get a in Military Science. Credits would not be the greatest cause they can think of. They are involved with God, good for a full great dinner and with other people, with life. Money, prestige, or power mean little to year. Fares are excellent service given for specific courses, they would be them. They know they want to live for God by spreading the Gospel subject to on your trip. And given for completing the program as a change. ot Jesus Christ. Icelandic will whole. Also, the department's curriculum Book set you down But they are searching for fresh and vibrant ways to proclaim this anytime. right in the mid- would be subject to review each year by a Gospel. They are looking for a variety of opportunities in different dle of the Euro- special committee appointed by the Faculty parts of the country to serve with a group of men who share a holy v pean Continent, Senate. vision and live that vision in a free and friendly way. where you'll be Sodol believes that the original request They are looking for THE PAULISTS, a group of Catholic priests just hours away by spread through the United States and Canada, working in a wide train from Europe's ran into trouble partly because it wasn't range of ministeriesthat include parishes, campus centers, mass ;' most famous specific. Some members of the Council had communications, publication, preaching, adult education centers, landmarks. said that they would be more responsive to a social services, and new approaches to inviting people to know So take a travel proposal that gave credits for specific tip from Iceland's Jesus Christ. favorite bird. courses. If you are searching to share what we do, why not write THE Learn to fly Icelandic. Although he thinks the number of credits PAULISTS for more information. See your travel ROTC is requesting is small, Sodol believes agent. Or write they are important to the future of ROTC at Dept. #C352, THE PAULISTS Icelandic Airlines, Fordham. According to Sodol, ROTC's P.O. Box 105, main concern is to attract quality students. FILL OUT THE COUPON BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION West Hempstead, He believes that a program which allows N.Y. 11552. Call some credit for Military Science courses Rev. Frank De Siano. C.S.P./Director of Vocations n 800-555-1212 for PAULIST FATHERS toll-free number would be helpful in attracting these students. 415 West 59th Street in your area. Sodol, who will leave Fordham in Sep- New York, NY 10019 tember, says that his "summer project" will Dear Father DeSiano: be to work with various members of the Please send me more information on the work of THE PAULISTS and $275 University, including Roth, in order to set up the Paulist PRIESTHOOD. Roundtrip 14-445 day APEX farfane from N.Y.* a program that will be acceptable to the NAME Fordham College Council. They will try to ADDRESS- $400 "identify specific portions of the curriculum CITY which are credit-worthy." Roundtrip Youth Fare. Good thru age 23. STATE. . ZIP- 'outh Fare. Good thi Sodol believes that ROTC will be able to COLLEGE ATTENDING . come up with courses that will be acceptable CLASS OF Icelandic to Europe and plans to submit a "more specific request" *$29S from Chicago. Tickets must be reserved 45 days prior to departure and this September, and let his replacement paid for within 8 days of reservation. Add $15 each way for travel on weekends. "fight the battle of the credits."
Watch out for Two Fingers. : JL ' " Imported and Bottled by Hiram Walker & Sons, Inc., Pcoria, III., San Francisco, Calif. Toquila. 80 Proof. Product oMvioxico. oik. The Ram Thursday, April 6, 1978 Page 7 Iff If Greater Student Input Ahead Reiss on New SABC
by Jose Saud Reiss, in defending the specific number of The main thrust of the reorganization of members on the committee, said that "this the SABC, Dr. Paul Reiss, Executive Y'ce will give neither student nor faculty member President, maintained that the new organi- a controlling bloc in the committee." Biiilltilliiiiil zation, aside from allocating funds, n^ust The SAC will have a budget sub-commit- develop sufficient unified student and teach- tee with the responsibility for reviewing er input into the activity. Reiss said this i|> to budget proposals submitted by the student be one of the two objectives of the rtew organizations, and will formulate a student committee, during a general meeting of activity budget consistent with funds raised student leaders and various faculty member by the fee. The budget will be presented and administrators at the Faculty Lounge) on annually for approval by the SAC. March 28. Reiss also said student activities According to Reiss, the budget committee here should become part of a well-rounded will consist of the Assistant Dean for Student system of college academics. Activities in addition to three students and The Maroon When Reiss presented his proposal for two faculty members appointed by the Executive Vice President Paul Reiss revising the allocation of student activities Student Activities Committee from among funds, he commented that a general need to its members. incorporate better means of efficiently fulfill- Nugent commented that the turnover of ing the needs of student activities has ar|sen students in the SAC adds the stimulation of Former FBI Director at Fordham. Both Riss's proposal and the new ideas "thereby preventing stagnation in United Student Government's proposal the SAC. The same should apply to faculty were discussed during the meeting. The vice members on the SAC." Nugent said, "facul- To Speak Here Tuesday president suggested the use of faculty and ty members should be replaced every few administrators as voting members of the years." Activities Committees, while the U.$.G. Reiss responded that a balance of stability byTomRus the ground that he was losing control ot the would have faculty members solely as ad- and change must be achieved in order to Bureau's actions. Kelley was finally replaced visors, with students having the powe|r to have an efficient SAC. Wallace, along with Former Federal Bureau of Investigation by William H.Webster. director Clarence Kelley will speak in the vote on issues. Nugent, pointed out that one of the USG Campus Center ballroom on Tuesday, April Kelley was chosen from a group of Bob Nugent, president of USG in defend- constitutionally designated powers, is to 11, at 12:30 p.m., in an American Age possible speakers by the American Age ing the USG's proposal, stated the "students review and recognize student clubs and presentation. lecture committee and was approved by the seem not to be trusted in handling jheir activities and, once approved by the USG, chairperson of American Age, Maureen activity monies." Steve Wallace, an SABC to submit them to the SABC for budget Kelley, who received his law degree from Tierney. Tierney called him "our national member added that the SABC should s^rve allocations. "The proposed SAC structure will strip the USG of its primary power, the University of Kansas City in 1940, political speaker for the semester," explain- as an educational experience for students on leaving the USG practically useless," said served as an agent for the Federal Bureau of ing that "we were looking for someone close the committee, with the faculty lending Nugent. Wallace pointed out that the only Investigation for twenty-one years. He went to the current political scene." He is receiving advice. Wallace stated that it is vitally im- time USG will not recognize a club will be if on to become the chief of the Kansas City a $3000 fee for his speech. portant for students to be in control of (heir its objectives duplicate those of an already (Mo.) police department, wheie he gained own activities. The lecture will begin with a prepared existing club. attention for his success in renovating what speech by Kelley and will be followed by a Dean John Mulcahy of CBA, in rifply, Aside from USG protests over student had been a scandal-ridden department. question and answer period and an open stated that there must exist a mutual trust club supervisors, which were put aside for Kelley stepped into the national news in reception, All Fordham students will be between students and teachers. Fordham other meetings, many issues were settled. 1972 when he supervised security for both admitted free by showing their I.D. cards. College Dean Rev. Robert Roth, in addition stated that Reiss's concept would be very According to Bob Hoffman, freshman sena- the Democratic and Republican conventions Admission for non-students is $1.00. tor to USG, "Many things were accomp- in Miami Beach. educational to faculty members, as well as The topic of Kelley's speech, which is students. lished; the meeting has proved relatively chosen by the lecture committee, has not yet Under the Reiss proposal, the new Stu- successful." In 1973, at the age of 61, he was chosen been decided upon. Chairperson Tierney dent Activities Committee will inclucje 7 Proposals for the organization of the by Richard Nixon as the permanent succes- said, however, that "it will pertain to the students, 5 faculty members and 2 admin- SABC will be voted upon by the respective sor to J. Edgar Hoover as the director of the F.B.I." istrators. The Dean of Students will be aji ex- college councils in the coming month. F.B.I. The post had been held by Elliot officio member and Chairperson ofj the Nugent stated, "even though the pro- Richardson and L. Patrick Gray temporarily. The final American Age speaker will be SAC. The ex-officio will not vote, evijn in posed SAC is not what we envisioned it is author George Plimpton on Thursday, But after Jimmy Carter was elected presi- the event of a tie. nonetheless a start in the right direction." dent In 1976, he sought to replace Kelley on April 27. Fordham College/CBA Election Results FC Election results C.I . Eleclion Results C.B.A. Executives President Steve Wallace 385 John Ptro 59 Write In Pres. Diane Kafkbrenner 120 Tre/Sec. Jo Anne Morgese 370 Mike Shathoub 38 Write In V.P. Ellen Hefferan 119 Treas. Marty Proctor 115 Sec. William Edge 116 Fordham College Class of 1979 President Beatrice Szantyr 104 Write In 7 singles Class of 79 Tre/Sec. Susan Hlgglns 97 Write In 10 similes Pres. Dottle Clausen 43 Senator Cleveland Clarke 98 Beth McQuillan 96 Hugh McDonald 91 V.P. Gregg Davis 42 Tre/Sec. Jane Danylchuk 45 21 Write In singles Senator Thomas DeLeo 47 Tom Harklns 41
Fordham College Class of 1980 President Craig Aronson 152 Michael Rlggln 63 Write In 3 singles Class of 80 Tre/Sec. Edward McCabe 144 Cecelia Evans 72 Write In 1 single Pres. Michael Mullen 42 Senator Peter Paganussl 145 Nancy Luongo 140 Patricia Tietjen 134 V.P. Judl Williams 42 Mary Ann Myers 76 Mark Collins 75 Athena VeMos 68 Tre/Sec. Louis Cappelll 39 Write In 4 singles Senator Vlnnle Porreca 32 Tim Steurerer 36
Fordham College Class of 1981 Class of 81 ] President Bob Ho/fman 141 Anthony Turner 46 JohnZollo59 JeffBoodt30 Pres. Frank Gentile 42 Liane Cxirjak 33 Ron Brooks 7 Tre/Sec. Carol Rogers 145 Donna Ruiz 67 Lisa Manfro 49 V.P. Chris Catania 41 Don Dl Benedetto 31 Tom Chlarello 7 Senator Paul Paulino 117 Charles Dl Magglo 106 Robert Hahn 88 Tre/Sec. Sue Walsh 38 M. Pokrinchak 35 Michael Walsh 10 Richard Haves 82 Mike Forllnl 78 Sharon Rodman 73 Senator Jim McLoughlln 43 pkm Doerlng 40 Lenore Strocchla 71 Steve Rossettl 61 Joseph PlroM 49 Nancy Ann Bernard 3J Setta Tavltlan 31 G. Fassullotls 11 Janet GouernaH 46 George Grace 46 Edward Buckley 25
Next Week in THE RAM: A New Feature Magazine RAMPAGES This new weekly addition to the regular RAM news coverage will highlight with feature ar- ticles and special interviews topics of broad scope and interest. For exahnple, in the weeks to come, you will read about the status of women at Fordham and the politics and relevance of tenure. In our premiere issue, we have a topic to fit every taste, as RAMPAGES looks at For- dham: Food and Drink. You will read about what and why the food service serves; how fair the fare of your favorite teachers is; great and grimy all-night restaurants; easy dishes for the dorm gourmand; and the work of the Hunger Action Alliance. Watch for it next week in THE RAM. Page 8 The Ram Thursday, April 6, 1978 THE RAM Editorials SERVING CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY SINCE Roth and Senkier: Issues To Face The lengthy struggle of Fordham College Dean town commmltment to a discipline that could be the formation of student activities, can use their Robert Roth to reinstate post-Christmas exams has supported by the bottomless riches of New York new Influence to expand programs like the Noon- ended with a victory for Roth that can only be bit- arts, but unfortunately, lacks any initial roots on time Concerts series and promote programs based tersweet. It is apparent that the schedule Roth campus. Collins Auditorium, a drafty barn, on quality rather than their spectacle character. always favored will see its last in academic year betokens the failure and unrealized potential of per- These are hist a few areas we'd like to hear from 1978-79, as the expense of keeping facilities open forming arts, and the peeling paintings hanging on our deans about. We know that they are willing to throughout the Christmas break for the few schools the walls of the campus center represent a sad take public postures on issues such as the calendar; in the University that maintain the traditional neglect. The deans, who will have Increased voice In we want to see they are more than one-issue deans. schedule becomes prohibitive.
We have a few suggestions for the amiable dean Something To Lean On and his counterpart in the College of Business Ad- ministration, Robert Senkier, on both making next There's more to a pub than a bar. There must be a spilling into their capillaries of pitcher and mug. year's schedule work well and make better sense. sense that it Is a place to mingle and linger, and it And of course, there Is also the tangible, solid, We think it's Important for Roth and Senkier to take must be able to embrace the hearty and melan- secure bar whereon leans the bruised or giddy soul, a more visible posture on several Issues that affect cholic alike. Its customers must treat It as a place refining and cultivating its very wood with perpetual the quality of education in thetr schools as well as of character and maybe even a type of home, and It sweep of elbows. More to the point, the bar must be the experience of students under their tutelages. should always be Immune to the encroachment of able to stand many tests; we see that It must be a the herd. Finally, it must be reliable, keep decent Gllbraltar in construction if it is to face the future hours, and be as faithful as the momlng newspaper with some measure of confidence. For this reason, in Its routine services of the spirit. we toast the designers, builders, sponsors of the bar First, it's crucial that there be no repetition of the In the new student pub of the Ramskellar. Hall to frustrating tuition payment lines that stretched Of course, there can be no pub without a bar. It is the heart of the place, pumping forth the Ufeblood Tom Jones, Joe Negro, Chris Spies, Peter Fazio and right into the bitter memory departments of the William Crawley. Bottom's up. minds of students, many of whom waited hours to of the evening in foamy legion, draught arteries hand over their cash. Students should not be penalized for not paying their tuition by mall, especially when It's through vague and misleading Tightening The Rope letters sent by the bureaucrats that pre-payment was made difficult, if not Impossible. We realize The Liberal Arts Student Government at Lincoln We don't question the College Council's involve- this Is not within the bailiwick of either dean, but Center has its hands tied, with the College Council ment with the matter, noting that Student Govern- they should work to protect their students from this tightening that rope through a rather questionable ment officials had already expressed Interest In petty Irritation. The semesters should never start off freeze on any further attempts to establish a United conferring with the council, making arrangements on such sour notes. Student Government. for modifications on the Issue, and holding off the Setting aside for a moment the profound suspi- dilemma for further study of the Issue. cions arising from prohibiting a Student Govern- Second, we think the library hours should be ex- ment from conducting referenda, or declaring a panded, and both Senkier and Roth, as well as constitution void, we must take issue with the However, not only has the College Council Joseph Friese, the dean of the graduate schools, Council's obvious escape from the primary issues in demanded a temporary ban of student government should act as lobbyists for this important expan- this matter. activities on the matter, but the entire Issue and concept of a United Government has been handed sion. When the Duane library bell shatters the calm The Council meeting on Monday was called to to a dormant committee which hasn't met for at 10:30 p.m. on weeknights, many students are "look into the legitimacy of the proposed changes almost a year, with no specific direction. And we shut off from valuable reference materials and quiet in the LASG constitution, especially those pertain- fear the Issue will get lost In the Bermuda Triangle places to study. Those who don't have friends with ing to evening students." However, the result of this of past Council Inquiries. keys to Alpha House have no alternatives to dorm emergency meeting was a motion saying, "Student situations, where, like It or not, It is often difficult representation in either government will be studied We urge the College Council to reassess or impossible to study . by the Student Affairs Committee." This move begg- ed the question. the aim of that committee, pinpointing the ques- tions of whether the LASG has acted legitimately, At the meeting, the Council neither and how a United Student Government would Another area of grave neglect to which our deans contested the legitimacy of the LASG's actions (in operate at Lincoln Center. Ultimately after research could bring some of their creative Imagination and extending voting privileges to evening students) nor is accumulated and publicity is made (within planning is Fine Arts. A few dedicated Individuals the concept of a United Student Government (the reasonable time limits) we believe the decision like James Kurtz and Irma Jaffe constitute the up- latter Issue was not even discussed at the meeting). should be returned to the students.
Letters "pedagogically better to test students soon sightedness of Finlay's brand of politics. am requesting permission to print my name after they have studied material." Curiously, it is one of the few rulings 1 can and number in your school paper in hopes Would something depend on what the recall for which responsibility attaches direct- that 1 may obtain pen pals to help ease the "material" was? Doubtless, his claim holds ly to the University President, as it was lonely time of my confinement since this is Crawley best for a series of raw facts to be memorized ultimately, on appeal, his personal decision my first time sentenced to prison. 1 would and regurgitated. which resulted in the loss to Fordham of one like to keep in contact with people and To The Editor: But even in such a case, has he proven it of its most genuinely gifted teachers. broaden my scope of thinking. 1 appreciate it 1 would like to clarify your story of March is best to examine the student soon after the What Finlay fails to perceive is that Dr. very much and hope that you may assist me 13, "Fordham in the Seventies: Crawley's material has been dealt with in class? Those Finke, through his expert and personable in my dilemma. Eight Years," which carried four bylines, one who argue for post-Christmas exams want to approach to a subject with an expanded Mr. Wfcert Harrison 12166 of which I noticed was my own. give the student more time precisely to enrollment, his ability to motivate students in Box'G Actually 1 did not write that particular "study" the material: this involves no greater a required course, and his unique sponsor- Wal4 N.Y. 12589 story. What you did was incorporate parts of time-gap between study and exam than ship of study abroad programs which have an earlier story I had written about Mr. Dean Senkier's proposal. benefited literally scores of Fordham Crawley before I graduated into the March But college study should involve more students, has daily done more to foster a 13 story. climate of good will from which Fordham will Pen Pal 2 than memorizing facts; at this level of the It is important to clarify this for two educational process, "study" should involve profit than any of the University President's To The Editor: reasons: First, I would hate people to think I an active effort on the student's part to periodic efforts to cull contributions from jad- My name is "Sharkey Sanford" and I'm made a special trip back to The Ram just to ponder, integrate, see connections, and ed alumni. Even accepting this University's serving time here at Green Haven Correc- take a shot at Mr. Crawley while he was come to some significant personal insights. 1 inverted sense of priorities, of fiscal con- tional Facility. I'm writing this letter to you down. Second, while 1 wrote that first story, assume that some such process is encourag- siderations over academics, it is clear that as with the hopes that you will print it in your it was based upon the reporting of several ed in Dean Senkier's bailiwick. Otherwise, Fordham severs, in the name of economy, paper. others besides myself. maybe it's time to change the name from one of its most skilled and popular faculty What I would like to do is write someone Fortunately this is a minor transgression "College" of Business Administration to members, so also does it sever the affection in the outside world. I haven't been writing and I have decided not to sue. So you can something more modest and accurate. of students and alumni on whose contribu- anyone, and I might not ever have a corres- all rest easy. Also, while 1 wrote some rather Robert J. O'Connell, S.J. tions and support Finlay and his successors pondent if no one answers this letter. You nasty things about Mr. Crawley in the past, 1 Professor, Philosophy as President will rely. see to be in prison you are kept in a constant would at least like to wish him luck in the Wayne Finke leaves Fordham at the close unchanging atmosphere. Very little changes future—although 1 would advise him to try a of this year. 1 trust many alumni and alumni- here from year to year while in the free world different line of work. to-be will, in the future, recall his callous and things change rapidly. Therefore, if I had Jim Cavanaugh, FC '76 Finlay senseless dismissal. someone to write to I wouldn't lose contact Charles E. Ryan, FC '77 with the world—outside my prison environ- To The Editor: ment. This means a great deal to me. A friend of mine who once dealt with him Thank you for reading this letter. Time Gap observed that it was impossible to get to Pen Pal 1 Sharkey Sanford know James Finlay, the man and priest, Drawer B»74A-0257 To The Editor: because Finlay, the politican, was always so To The Editor - StormviDe, N.Y. 12582 Arguing for Pre-Christmas exams, Dean much in evidence. The recent denial of In last week's RAM, Edward Walsh was Senkier quotes some unidentified tenure to Dr. Wayne Finke of the Modern My name is Wilbert Harrison and at the "psychologists and test-development Languages Department is the latest and most incorrectly identified as a Jesuit priest Also, present time I am incarcerated at the Wallkill Vaughan Deering was pictured as Roderigo specialists" to the effect that it is tragic example of the essential short- correctional facility in Upstate New York. 1 mOthelh, not Hamlet. The Ram Thursday, April 6, 1978 Page 9
Administrators Help Mother Nature The Greening of The Fordham Campus
byMidiaelJ. Echter says he will increase while he's at Fordham. He notes that a Jack Coffey Field is also receiving much attention. Water lot of shrubs here are overgrown, and need to be thinned to sits in this area too, making it hard to groorr.. "The field Since the snow from the St. Patrick's Day storm has allow the younger wood to develop. really needs to be torn up, and a drainage syslem needs to melted, the Physical Plant crew has been busy raking, "A shrub is not judged by its size, but by its character," he be installed." Sheridan tpubts this will be accomplished In reseeding, pruning and fertilizing the Rose Hill campus. The commented, "It may mean a drastic change in appearance the near future. spring dress-up occurs every year, but this year it has been in one year, but an improvement in future years." He also is The biggest problem, lowever, is the attitude of students, with extra fervor that the crew works to offset the damage planning to increase the number of rose bushes, noting that Much needless time is ipent keeping the campus free of done to Fordham's foliage by the heavy winter snows. Four the name of the campus is still Rose Hill. litter. can have new shrubbery put in," Sheridan to five times the normal amounts of salt and ice control A great problem for the Fordham gardening crew is the mentions, "but what's tr e use if its covered with garbage. I material had to be employed this winter, which not only healthful preservation of the large number of elm trees on would like to see much more concern in the disposal of damaged bushes, but destroyed much of the grassy area the campus. The Dutch elm disease has destroyed several litter." along the roadways. and an outside contractor has been hired to assist in the Students who cut aenss the lawns, forming ugly paths, The bad winter does not discourage Rose Hill's Supervisor combat of the disease. "Visitors are amazed at the number of also disturb him. The area between the south side of the Ad- of Grounds and Transportation, James Sheridan, who is elms here," Sheridan boasts, "especially around the library ministration Building, and the old Pharmacy Building is spending his first spring on campus. He relies on the and Edward's Parade." There is one elm that receives particularly bad. "It annoys me a whole lot," Sheridan says. experience of his eight man ground crew, and says that he special attention. It is the tall one in front of the Administra- "Now we will have to ro o-till, reseed, plant new shrubbery, has faith that the job will be done as always. "Right now tion Building, which may be several hundred years old. and set up posts with linkjed chains in this area." we're assessing the damage to shrubs, and bushes on the Sheridan's men will also be working to alleviate certain The grounds crew doejsn't really need the extra work now campus," he said, "many of which will have to be replaced." problem areas around the campus. The area between Larkin either. Besides cleaning jup from the destructive snows, the Sheridan does not know the total cost of replacements Hall and Duane Library is lower than the rest of Rose Hill. It men are working to have the campus at its best for gradua- due to the winter weather, but he admitted, "We will need is also heavily shaded, and is a tough area in which to get tion. "Right now my gjirdner, Tom Fazio, has his hands some extra money because of the damage and the snow anything to grow. Moreover, the crew never got to rake this full," Sheridan explains. "He's pruning the rose bushes, and removal. I'm overspending my budget right now, but it won't area in the fall, because of the early snows. cultivating his tulip beds.' mean cut-backs. We'll find the money somewhere." Sheridan is quite adamant on this point. "It may mean a 9 closer watch on what we spend, but we won't cut corners to the extent of neglecting what has to be done," he said. "1 Believe That The Bronx Has A Need For A Place That Is Better Kept Vp Than The Sheridan takes gardening seriously. He feels a groomed Streets. Together With The Zoo and the Botanical Gardens, It Is Like An Oasis Here." campus is very important to the community. "I believe that the Bronx has a need for a place that is kept-up better than the streets. Together with the Zoo and the Botanical Gardens, it is like an oasis here. Fordham should be opened, not closed. Within the safeguards of security, 1 think people from the Bronx should be allowed to enjoy the campus." Of course, the campus is as important in attracting students to Fordham. Sheridan adds, "Most campuses in the city can't compare with Fordham. And, whenever we have prospective freshman coming, we make sure the place looks Iits best." Nearly Every Tree Was Planted As A Young Sapling, And Careful Consideration Was Put Into Choosing Its Species
Sheridan has extensive training in horticulture. He is a 1972 graduate of Cornell's Agriculture School, and is now taking courses at the Botanical Gardens. He uses this training to blend aesthetics, which he says is his main con- cern, into a functional landscape. "We always consider the certain kinds of plantings that require a minimum of main- tenance," he said. Nearly every tree was planted as a young sapling, and careful consideration was put intochoosing its species. The trees were also guided in their growth by yearly prunings and shaping. This is something that Sheridan believes in, and The Ram Thursday, April 6, 1978 Page 10 The Bronx's
by Jim Dwyer Mrs. Mae Laufer is a special lady. Near the Cross Bronx Expressway, a highway that slashes the heart of this borough, she directs people-traffic at the Bronx River Senior Center. Mrs. Laufer, who is "working on 75," is proud that nearly 100 breakfasts—at reduced prices—are served to local older people in the center. She is Droud. also, that the Mae Laufer Ambulatory Clinic (part of Bronx Lebanon Hospital) still operates five days a week, three and a half years after it opened. Above all, she is proud of her civic-minded contrariness, to which her clinic and other community projects—like traffic lights at busy intersections and intensive street lights on quiet blocks—stand as one grandiose totem pole. Mae Laufer is an old lady in a city that allows no vulnerability; she is old in the last decades of "America the youthful": demographers predict that 30 years from now, the median age of Americans will be 35 and rising. Right now, about 1 million New Yorkers are older than 65, a 16% increase since 1960. And while they are a growing minority that gets more and more media attention, no thrusts of journalistic outrage at occasional winter-time deaths by starvation or cold, or at the heinous crime problem can revive the protection of kin. No longer do family structures in America include the care of our elderly. The cost—emotionally and materially—is too much for some, while others have just lost the habit. So in the Bronx, where 170,000 men and women 65 or older live, statistics show 26% of them live alone, and 80,000, nearly half, share a house with a spouse who also shares the struggle of old age. They must watch the value of their fixed incomes sink as costs of food, health care, and shelter climb and climb. Together, or alone, they face the honor of crime that shrinks life's boundaries. Energetic, adroit minds are often prisoners of a body that daily needs more attention and can accept fewer demands—while spirits are worn and pocketbooks emptied in searches through bureaucratic mazes for concerned health care. And since the family of blood relatives is not around for most older people, they now must draw on dilute coalitions of government programs and community centers to help them stay happy and comfortable, or failing that, to stay alive. Larry McFarland, as director of the Bronx Office of the New York City Department for the Aging, is part of the support systems that have grown around the elderly here. He sees the economic issue as central to their plight. "Withoug a doubt, money and the scarcity of it is the single problem basic to the elderly," says McFarland. "Their fixed incomes simply do not keep up with the cost of basic necessities like food, housing, clothing, and health care." McFarland pointed to the likelihood of older people having incomes below the Federal poverty level as one sign of their disadvantaged situation. Nationally, 17% of those over 65 live below the poverty line. "If you take a closer look, for instance, at the number of seniors with incomes 125% of the poverty level, the disadvantaged position they're in is even more evident," McFarland added. A 1974 study by the Department for the Aging showed that more than 32% of the Bronx elderly—that's 53,000 people—live below 125% of the poverty level. After a lifetime working, old people find it nearly impossible to keep their financial Independence: social security benefits, for example, are cut $1 for every $2 of earned income over $3,000. And, until recently, many also faced mandatory retirement at 65. (However, the Senate recently passed a bill prohibiting mandatory retirement before age 70. Although it will just postpone the inevitable for many, it is one sign of the increasing concern for the aged, brought about, no doubt, by their increasing numbers and their record as the one group most likely to vote.) Other legislation that is proving valuable to senior citizens is the Older Americans Act, passed during the mid 60's, which funds service programs for the elderly (including, in part, New York City's Department for the Aging), as well as jobs for those with low-incomes. One invaluable guide for older people is a booklet published by the Department for the Aging called Rights & Benefits For Older New Yorkers. Available by writing to the Department at 250 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10007, it describes a number of assistance programs available to senior citizens, including Emergency Assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, Rent Increase Exemption and Supplemental Security Income, and several others, along with a directory of the Borough offices of the Department, where assistance is available for people who wish to apply for these benefits. The income-supplemental programs mentioned above are not used by many senior citizens who are entitled to their benefits, because they are frightened by the massive bureaucracy that surrounds each of them. In order to combat the red-tape, the Department of Aging established a Central Information and Referral Bureau that exists to make sure people who should be getting assistance are not denied because of the aggravation and endless confusion of application forms. The Bureau's number is 349-8700. Similar help can be had at the Department's west Bronx office, 153 East 170th Street, Bronx, 10452. Their telephone number is 9920155. The Pelham area is served by an office slorefronl at 2141 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, Thursday, April 6, 1978 pecial People'Won't Be So Easily Forgotten 10462, and they can be reached by telephone at 931-9192 If the medical services now available are costly and people still eligible for the checks is shrinking, as infirmities If creativity and flexibility are exhibited by the elderly in fragmented, they are also severely limited in areas such as and age take their toll. Still, Shapiro is pleased with the show their struggles against poverty through dollar stretching and home care and ambulatory programs. The mean alternative of strength by his coalition. hard-line budgets, there is no way out or around the crime problem. for many has been institutionalization. "The major issue here is that people in nursing homes are Moving into a nursing home "is a confrontation with your • "In senior centers and among seniors, the one thing that really powerful people with guts, but are physically freedom," says Robert Shapiro of the Coalition for the affects their life the most is crime, either directly as victims or deteriorated," he says. "The biggest problem we face is Institutionalized Aged. "They now must eat, take medication, indirectly as potential victims," says Steve Haney, director agism. The general attitude of the community at large is that see the doctor on somebody else's schedule." of the East Bronx Council on Aging program, An Attack on we don't want to know about you." Shapiro said some of the major problems older people Crimes Against the Elderly. Shapiro's coalition undoubtedly will have to struggle with confined to institutions face are the lack of transportation, Crime statistics at first glance do not indicate the elderly this problem for some time. But prospects for the visible extremely limited incomes (social security payments are elderly are looking up. Under the Older Americans Act, the are victims in greater number than any other segment of the used for the cost of their institutionalization, with a $28.50 population. Civil Rights Commission is completing a report on age monthly allowance made for personal effects). discrimination. Regulations will be issued by the Department But as prey—as victims of the stalking, terror-filled crimes Increases made in social security checks for the cost of of Health, Education and Welfare that will be a big step in against person, like robberies inside apartment building living usually don't make it into the hands of those confined the movement against ageism. vestibules and halls, and purse snatches, classic muggings— to nursing homes. However, the Coalition won a major they account for 20-30% of all such victims. victory recently when the New York State Court of Appeals For the time being, the old people of the Bronx and this And it is one thing to rob money from a working person ruled that a $4 federally mandated monthly increase issued city will take what comfort they can get from government and quite another to steal from an elderly person on a low in 1973 should be delivered to eligible people living in programs and their local senior centers. They will commune fixed income. 'homes, reversing a State Department of Health decision to in parks, at their favorite benches, with the company of what keep the money for state expenses. may be the last generation of elderly Americans to wonder Medicaid provides comprehensive coverage, Distribution of the checks, covering an eight month period why they have been forgotten. in 1973-74, has been held up by the state. The number of They are special people. but eligibility restrictions exclude all but the most impoverished. For the rest, they cope as they can with Medicare restrictions and rising costs. Or they don't bother with doctors.
If there is a physical attack during the crime, the greater fragility of the older person makes him more susceptible to severe, slow-healing injuries. Finally, victim and non-victim alike must battle the most devastating blow of crime: the fear that locks people into their apartments for days at a time and accompanies them on brief excursions into the community for necessities. Haney's program, at 1511 Olmstead Ave., 892-6900, emphasizes assistance to the victim and encourages the elderly to use the court system to prosecute criminals. Victims of crime who are age 60 and over are eligible for a number of services, including home care if needed, regardless of income. If Medicare or S.S.I, cards are taken during the crime, the Council will serve as surrogate and have the cards replaced by the agencies involved. Mental health consultations are arranged as are medical appointments (with transportation to and from the doctor or hospital provided) if the victim needs either of these kinds of assistance. In addition, the Council will have a security check made on the victim's apartment to find any weak links that may invite a repetition of the crime. If adjustments are needed, such as repair or replacement of a door lock, then connection will be made with the Senior Citizen Minor Repair Program. Through this program, seniors are able to have these repairs made at minimal costs. Heaney points out that non-victims are also eligible for the repair program and security check. . The Council also has an emergency fund for tide-over assistance until the next Social Security check arrives. After the victim has been helped back to his feet, the Council uses the court system to retaliate. If an arrest is made, the victim or witness is encouraged to testify, Usually, says Heaney, they are very reluctant to testify because they are afraid of becoming marked for repeat attacks by the criminal. Actually, the reverse is true, Haney claims. Court monitors assemble before Bronx Courthouse as they prepare to escort elderly crime victims to and "The victim has more to fear if he or she doesn't testify, from court. The group also lobbies for stiffer penalties In crimes (igainst the elderly. because the predator will realize they are afraid. We've had many repeat instances involving the same victim and the same criminal," he says. The victim has more to fear if he or she doesn't testify, because the predator will realize The Council will accompany the victim or witness to court that they are afraid. There have been many repeat instances involving the same victim and stay with them throughout the proceedings. "I have a sense of resignation over the criminal justice and the same criminaL.The Council will accompany the victim or witness to court and system," says Haney, referring to common complaints stay with them throughout the proceedings. about the futility of many efforts there. "Our best hope to change it is through encouragement of citizens to testify." A valuable tool of the Council's program is the court monitoring group. Senior citizen volunteers appear at all arraignments of a defendant accused of a crime against the elderly, witnessing each and every appearance of a defendant. "They serve as a reminder," says Haney. "We can't let the courts forget we are here." One neglected, if not forgotten area of senior citizen problems is the fragmented health car.e system. Along with the disappearance of the general practitioner in New York City has come a greater dependence on large Institutions. Rising medical costs have also pushed the elderly into hospitals and clinics where they are "handled" by different doctors and professionals on each visit. A report by the City's Department for the Aging noted that depersonalization of the health care system was a major obstacle to older New Yorkers in obtaining health care when they needed it. Unbelievable as it may seem in these days of Medicare and Medicaid, the biggest .barrier to the elderly getting health care is the cost. Older people now pay more for medical services than they did before these programs were instituted—on average $150 more than in $966. Medicaid provides comprehensive coverage, but eligibility restrictions exclude all but the most impoverished. For the rest, they cope as they are able with Medicare restrictions and rising Honey (right) and the staff of the East Bronx Council on Aging. costs. Or they don't bother with doctors. Page 12 The Ram Thursday, April 6, 1978 French "Summer of '42" Warms The Heart by Monica Cavanagh Cohen, the principal character and narrator The title of French writer-director Claude of the film. We follow Claude to school and Berri's latest film, The First Time (La afterwards, as his cousin Leon buys Premiere Fois) gives us a strong, obvious pornographic books and pictures for Claude clue as to its content. We know that it's going and his friends to peruse. We watch as to be about someone's loss of virginity, or young Claude attempts to score at a party first experience with romantic love, or both. and we join him on his first visit to a And so it is. And as falling in love is a very prostitute (played with cool calculation by real part of growing up, we can also surmise Maire Pillet). Everywhere Claude goes, we that The First Time will provide us with yet go. We feel his embarrassment, disappoint- another version of an episode in someone's ment, triumph, despair and hope, as if these growth to maturity. feelings were our own. Berri has created a As Berri is a French writer,-the movie character with whom strong identification is quite logically is about growing up in France. possible. Berri did not give his character the Alain Cohen (second from left) walks home from school in scene from "The Unfortunately, growing up in the fifties, name Claude by accident, I am sure; this First Time." which is when this story takes place, is a Claude is obviously someone he knows very unmarried and that Irene herself is only 16. to learn about being an adult. theme that has been overdone during the well, or he wouldn't be able to give us such a These are our parents, loving and concern- In the final scene, Claude is the recipient nostalgia craze of recent years. It appears feeling of closeness to him. This Claude is ed, trying so hard to protect us and tripping of his justly deserved fatherly advice. But that growing up In France during the fifties surely in many ways a reflection of Berri over the shoelaces which they have tied Claude's father doesn't say "I told you so" or was very similar to growing up in American himself. together in their haste. attempt to humiliate his son. He is kind and during the fifties. There is simply very little If Claude is the character who is most easy True love eventually comes to Claude (or gentle with the boy, and simply tells him that left to say about the subject. to identify with, then his father and mother so he thinks) in the person of Nathalie, a he is very young to be so sad and that one However, it is still possible to make a (Charles Denner and Zorica Lozic) are the beautiful young tourist from Quebec. It's day the right girl will come along, and that movie about growing up in the fifties that will easiest to understand. They are classic warm and wonderful and doesn't leave him will be it. Claude watches as his parents and entertain and warm the heart, and that is types—the well-meaning but bumbling feeling sordid, unlike his experience with the little sister play ball in the sunshine, and what Claude Berri has done. Although there lather, the quiet, understanding mother prostitute. He wants to leave his father's fur realizes that his father is right. is very little left to say about his character's (who Claude is convinced must be a virgin, business and run off to Canada with his love. The First Time is 90 minutes long with experiences, Berri reminds us of the things despite the fact that she has two children). His attempt to slip away under dark of night French dialogue. There are English subtitles, we may have forgotten about—the first love There is an extremely funny scene In which is foiled by his father. There follows the but the subtitles aren't necessary to letter and the way it seemed more wonderful a love letter arrives for Claude from his funniest and most poignant clash in the understand and enjoy the film; the actors than any prose we'd ever read, the loss of girlfriend Irene and is intercepted by his picture, as two stubborn figures refuse to see have expressive faces, and besides, it's a innocence, fatherly advice. Most of us are father. The father reads it, and Irene's each other's point of view. The father yells at situation we're all familiar with. Claude Berri not so far removed from such things that command of romantic language is such that his son to be quiet, or he'll wake up his has provided us with the French answer to seeing them on film won't strike some kind he becomes convinced that his son is having mother. Claude asks his father to kiss him Summer of '42, concerning the loss of of responsive chord. an affair with a married woman. He storms goodbye, and the father refuses. Claude innocence in the early fifties, for those of us The movie opens with a scene showing off to Irene's house, confronts her older arrives at Nathalie's hotel only to discover who are trying to be sophisticated in the four French school boys walking down a brother, and informs him that his wife is that she-has already departed. In a note she seventies, and in the process had made a street. They are around 17 or 18 years old. running around with 17-year-old Claude, tells him that she thinks it would be better if timeless movie on a theme we thought was One of the boys is Claude, played by Alain only to discover that the brother is they both wait for a while. Claude has a lot worked to death. 'P.S. Your Cat Is Dead/ Audience More Bizarre by Mary Fran Evans Jimmy Zoole (Peter Simon), a 38-year old It is difficult to determine precisely what actor who has just been written out of the was more entertaining, the audience or the soap opera he had been working in. It is production of P.S. Your Cat is Dead now New Year's Eve, his girl friend (Joan Welles) playing at the Promenade Theatre. Between has just left him (which is no great loss) and a 300 pound woman taking up two seats he has been robbed for the third time. He (one of which happened to be mine), a finds the burglar Vito Antonucci (Vasili couple who kept falling asleep on each Bogazianos) still in the apartment, knocks others shoulder and a bespectacled young him out and ties him to the drainboard. The man who insisted on giving the people rest of the play focuses on the relationship around him the peace sign throughout the that develops between the two men, their performance, it was not easy to concentrate problems and their outlooks on life. on what was happening onstage. Oh, the play was funny, or at least the Towards the end of the second act, one audience seemed to think so, but I got lost has the feeling that already you have been somewhere along the line. For some reason, sitting there too long. At points the play is Alan Bates and Jill Clayburgh In "An Unmarried Woman" seeing someone tied up on top of a drain funny, but for the most part, jokes and com- board with his pants cut off him, doesn't ments went right over my head; 1 just wasn't strike me as particularly amusing. New York East Side Liberal Sophisticate "An Unmarried Woman:" P.S. Your Cat is Dead first opened on enough. The actors performances border on Broadway in 1975 and as playwright James caricatures of how they think their parts 'Realistic Portrait' Kirkwood explained, met with "mixed re- should be played. In spite of all this, one views." Since that time the play has been cannot help but be impressed by the sky- by John Harney simple. Although he gently satirizes the extensively re-written and has been moved light apartment setting designed by Judie trendy Upper-East Side milieu which Erica Juraceck. If you run downtown to catch the Woman in marital turmoil has long been a off-Broadway, a wise decision in view of the and her friends inhabit, he is basically play, I can only hope that you see an popular theme in literature and for a good type of theater crowd it would draw. sympathetic. Nothing is superficially treated audience as interesting and as thoroughly reason—unhappy marriages are often far Billed as a "bizarre comedy," P.S. Your in An Unmarried Woman; even something Cat is Dead centers on a night in the life of entertaining as the characters I saw. more interesting than happy ones. Indeed, as minor as Erica's sessions with her psych- the stories of such heroines as Emma Bovary ologist is treated with far more dignity and and Isabel Archer would probably have been honesty than most filmmakers have been quite dull if they had enjoyed marital bliss. willing, or able to give. This theme of a woman trapped in a bad In the leading role of Erica, Jill Clayburgh A Sappy "Part Two" marriage was adapted to film quite early in is the perfect complement to Mazursky's the history of the medium and has been painstaking efforts. As the complacent, up- by Marlene Pokrinchak with a sort of puppy dog admiration. Their treated hundreds of times since. Eventually per-middle class wife who is abruptly aban- Anyone who still believes in "true love relationship follows the typical story line divorce became an acceptable means of ter- doned by her husband, Clayburgh gives a stories with happy endings" would enjoy where boy meets girl, girl spurns boy, girl minating bad marriages and the themes of very moving performance and her haunting The Other Side of the Mountain, Part Two, eventually falls for boy, and the two end up the unhappy woman and the divorce were beauty dominates the screen in many lavish starring Marilyn Hassett and Timothy Bot- with a happily-ever-after life together. combined. Now divorce has been treated in closeups. Michael Murphy as her wayward toms. For those of us who can no longer Though the cast of the movie is fairly a number of recent plays and films, but very husband and Alan Bates as her artist-lover laugh, love, and cry over totally contrived large, only Nan Martin, as Jill's mother few have taken the subject very seriously, are both excellent in their respective roles. situations, Part Two of the Jill Kinmont story June, and Belinda J. Montgomery, as Jill's and fewer still have bothered to deal with the Unfortunately it is necessary to add that is not worth the time required to view it. friend Audra-Jo, even come close to re- peculiar position of the woman. An Unmarried Woman is not without its The Other Side of the Mountain, Part One sembling three-dimensional characters. The In Paul Mazursky's new film An Unmarried flaws. Mazursky concentrates a great deal was the story of skier Jill Kinmont's near fatal rest are given a line here, a smile there, Woman, an attempt has been made to give on precision and versimilitude, not enough accident and attempt to lead a nofmal life. nothing resembling real-life. a realistic, sympathetic portrait of a woman on pace. The film has many boring mo- While Part One inspired viewers with Jill's An outstanding component of the movie in her thirties coming to grips with the agony ments which are not helped by the director's courage and perseverance, bringing many to is the scenery. The story takes place in of separation and divorce, To a great extent subtle innuendos which lurk just below the tears, Part Two tries too hard to make the Bishop, California, Jill's home town, and Mazursky has done quite well; he has not surface. The worst mistake was in casting viewer cry once again, and does not succeed. parts of Vancouver, British Columbia, both been simplistic or melodramatic. Another Lisa Lucas as Erica and Martin's daughter. Marilyn Hassett, as Jill, seems to be por- extremely picturesque areas. thing his film has going for it is that there are She is a scrawny, obnoxious little brat who traying a person accustomed to getting her' The Other Side of the Mountain, Part no unintelligent characters and more import- should have been shipped off to boarding own way. She is very mechanical, capable Two is the type of movie junior high school antly no stereotyped villains or heroes. We school long ago. She effectively ruins nearly of smiling, crying, and ordering people girls enjoy. It appeals to the everything- may try to hate Erica's husband Martin for every scene she is In and she presents a about. What was viewed as courage in always-ends-happily type of romantic, not at leaving her and causing her pain, but we serious problem for the film as a whole. But conquering her handicap has turned into all to the intellect in the individual. But, in a know deep down that he is human too. In spite of that, An Unmarried Woman is a total self-centered stubbornness. Timothy world where things usually do not end so Mazursky does not condemn or praise, he very unique and original work and it should Bottoms, as John Boothe, portrays a shy, rosily, movies such as The Other Side of the is far too intelligent to deem things that be seen. almost backward trucker who falls for Jill Mountain will probably always have a place. The Ram Thursday, April 6, 1978 Page 13 Mitchell Achieves Total Artistry With "Don Juan's RecklessDaughter by Tom Holland reives on a jungle atmosphere to portray its in "Paprika Plains" she sings of the In- White Wonder/talking over a glass of rum/ On the inside cover of her Hissing of Farzanesque theme. The young girl in beads dians who have descended from a culture burning on the inside/with the knowledge of Summer Lawns jacket, Joni Mitchell wrote and feathers keys the message of the fall of based on an insatiable desire for the vitality things to come." that the album was "a total work, conceived the "Noble Indian" in "Paprika Plains." This of life, to a present in which they chug con- graphically, musically, lyrically and acci- song does not rely on any simple beat, but formity from a bottle: "But when the church "Off Night Backstreet" and "The Silky dentally-as a whole." Hissing didn't quite uses a full orchestra to sweep beautifully got through/They traded their beads for Veils of Ardor" have a vengeful bitchiness fit this bill and Hejira, Mitchell's next release, through 16 minutes of alternation between bottles/Smashed on Railway Avenue." which Mitchell indicts for its defeatism. The came close but lacked the flavor and vibran- child-like fascination and adult confusion. She is alternately comical and downright woman in "Offnight" although inflamed with cy of earlier works. Mitchell, however, has Mitchell's voice, which in the past could be biting on side three as she indicts our super- jealousy, has resigned herself to a second- corrected these flaws and has recently re- awkward and sometimes irritating, has ficiality and our betrayal of the challenge of hand life in order to retain some sen^e of leased a truly "whole," double album entitled achieved wholeness and consistency, This life. "Otis and Marlena" which has been the security: "You give me such pleasure/You Don Juan's Reckless Daughter. gain has not inhibited her ability to vary her sole song to achieve much airplay, tells the bring me such pain/Who left her long black The initial reaction to this work comes voice from comic freshness to vengeful sen- story of two retirees who have moved to hair/In our bathtub drain?" from the striking cover graphics which con- suality with the simple turn of a lyric. Miami to await death. Their refusal to accept "Don Juan's Reckless Daughter" is the trast a bland background with the color and Words, however, are Joni Mitchell's forte the gamble of life is compared relentlessly vibrancy of a variety of characters. Mitchell and Don Juan's lyricism runs the gamut with the Muslim takeover of Washington, finest piece on the album, if only because it is floats across jacket and sleeves as a flightly, from moony obnoxiousness in "Talk to Me" 'D.C. in 1977 —a seemingly futile gamble the center to which the other songs revolve. Spanish dancer watched by a young boy to defeated reflection on "The Silky Veils of that ultimately brought about change: "Al- Joni Mitchell wants us to follow our desires costumed in tuxedo and Keds. She struts in Ardor" to simple matter-of-factness in "Cot- ways the grand parades of cellulite/Jiggling with individual ideals as our only guides: the forefront as a black pimp, and is alone ton Avenue": "If you got a place to go/You to her golden pools/.. They've come for fun "The eagle and the serpent are at war in and fragile on the back as a young Joni just got to go there/If you got no place and sun/While Muslims stick up Washing- me/The serpent for blind desire/The eagle 'playin' Injun.' special/Well my dear/You just got no place ton." for clarity." The characters reveal not only the variety ...special." Mitchell tries to expose and de- "Tenth World" is reminiscent of "Jungle With this wide range of graphics, music, of music on the album, but the many facets feat the mean and meaningless devotion to Line" and although its only lyrics are "baila and lyrics, some part of this album must of Mitchell's personality. "Tenth World" is a standards that we have shackled on our own mi rumba," it's still too long. "Dreamland" have been conceived accidentally—but that variation on a Latin beat and "Dreamland" lives, could have been the scenario for a movie is inconsequential. What is important is the starring Johnny Weissmuller and Margaret fact that the transformation of her albums O'Sullivan. Overflowing with cliches and from loose unity to smooth transcendence stereotypes, it exposes our fending of our has been accompanied by the transforma- |. .desires by coating them with stereotyped tion of Joni Mitchell from expert lyricist to rules of conduct: "Tar baby and the Great "total" artist. Lincoln Center Dean Rates Faculty Favorites
by George Shea of the special way they introduced him to I can't remember when it was that 1 fell out persons. Prof. Wines reads his books for of love with curriculum—five, maybe ten fun, Prof. Mills to recognize and cope with years ago. It wasn't because I didn't love cur- change, Prof. Jaffe to remain sane, and riculum when I was younger. Far from it. I Prof. Naison to find inspiration for action. can remember nights in Martyr's Court, Prof. Kelly thinks that doing such a list is when we would spend six or seven hours sophomoric, but does it anyway. Fr. Reedy with curriculum, dressing her up in long takes the loftiest tone. He sees books as a Milagros (Alicia Sanchez) helps Angel (Ovidl Montlor) to lose his inhibitions catalogue descriptions, rearranging her, source of form, as a means to chasten raw making up new requirements for freshmen. emotion and to curb the cheap, the trite and We were sophomores. the Woolworthian. You will not, it seems, But it didn't last. I found out that curricu- find a million dollar baby in the five and ten "Furtivos" Typifies cent store after all! lum was a painted woman. Behind those catalog statements about the "educated" I was also surprised by how silly very man, behind the gorgeous syllabi and that intelligent people sometimes sound, when, 'New Spanish Cinema' latest fashion creation, the grant proposal, I they are talking about their own special outlaw. The Governor knows about Angel inevitably found the same yellow notes, the enthusiasms. Thus, Prof. Jaffe, whom I Francisco Franco once declared that and his mother being poachers, but he does same dull teachers, the same sleeping class- have often heard saying brilliant things, says, "Spain is a peaceful forest." In his film not act, as he wants to use Angel to help him es, the same departmental games of territory. without commas, of the Song oj Songs: Furtivos (Poachers), Spanish filmmaker capture a prize buck. Now my only contact with curriculum is "The thrilling passion of human love that is on a curriculum committee, whose meetings Jose Luis Borau attempts to prove Franco Borau wanted to show that the oppressive now as it has always been a marvel of I attend as a kind of penance. I've been wrong and show that the Spain of his time government prevented people from being sensual and spiritual experience vibrates doing it for seven years and my soul is like a through the word images and stirs in me was not a peaceful forest but rather a tense, open with each other and finding happiness. rock. some inexpressible sense of what human- cruel place where people were prevented Although not solely a maker of political ness is." Prof. Mills, one of the cleverest men from loving 'and caring for one another by films, he has stated that this movie "had to You might think that I would be very I know, hits a new low for Fordham prose the heavy, repressive atmosphere imposed be political." In his role as the Governor, lonely now in the house of higher education, with: "Being human we are prone to forget by the state. Borau battled the Spanish Borau presents us with the image of a without curriculum to keep me warm; but it's not so. That's because there are other these important things and periodic reading government for many months before he was callous, uncaring man who could have of this slim volume (The Pooh Perplex!) allowed to release the movie to the public. wonderful things here, most of all books, helped Milagros, Angel, and his mother, but invariably obviates the lamentable tendency Furtivos went on to become the most popu- and also people, although there are days chose to look the other way. By contrasting to lose sight of the forest for the trees." lar film ever shown in Spain, outgrossing when I'm not sure about the people. Franco's view of Spain as a peaceful forest Finally, the great Fr. Lauer, nodding, no such American hits as Jaws and The God- No, that's not really so. The people are with the cold brutality of actually living and doubt, after twelve hours over Hegel's The father, and receiving wide critical acclaim. hunting in the wild, Borau attempts to indict just as important as the books; in fact it's because people and books are a kind of Phenomenology of the Spirit, shares with us The story is that of a quiet young man the Spanish government for its repression. magic combination, because they comple- this piercing insight into Dostoyevsky's char- named Angel, a poacher of game who lives • Lola Gaos, a well-known Spanish charac- ment and reflect each other's insights, bril- acters: "Each of the characters, and there with his mother in their forest cottage. On a ter actress, is perfect as the perverse, domin- liances, madnesses, and idiosyncrasies; that are a great many o/ them, (italics mine) trip into town he meets Milagros, a teenage eering mother. This is not surprising as the I can do without the love of curriculum. comes alive in a remarkably vivid and com- runaway from reform school. Angel brings pletely individual way." role was reportedly written with her in mind. It's because of this too that The Fordham her back to the cottage, despite her warning Alicia Sanchez is also good as the casually Personal Reading List is a very good idea that when her boyfriend, an outlaw, returns But don't pay attention to this tail-pulling sensual Milagros. Ovidi Montlor, as Angel, and a very interesting little book to read. It's she will leave. The mother, wishing to keep by yet another hyper-critical academician. seems to have only one facial expression, been put together by Fr. Ray Schroth and her son all to herself, alerts the Governor to dour glumness, but this could perhaps be There is almost nothing more interesting contains brief essays by ten Fordham faculty than watching people and books interact, Milagros' presence. Angel falls in love with explained by the nature of his role. Ismael members, who discuss five personally se- Milagros and marries her in order to keep Merlo gives an acceptable performance as a watching how they change one another, and lected books that "affected them, changed the Fordham Personal Reading List does this her with him. priest who tries to help Angel and his their thinking, made them laugh or cry or When her lover arrives on the scene, mother. splendidly, just as a good university should, gave them some of the major ideas which with or without curriculum. Milagros promises to stay with Angel if he Jose Luis Borau is interesting as the guide their lives." Each adds a sixth book, will insure the lover's escape. By the time Governor, whose role stands in opposition not yet read, or not read for some time. For I do wish it looked nicer. The photographs Angel returns from this task, Milagros has to that of the priest. In this case, the film- the record, the contributors are: Joseph Fitz- and drawings are fine, but the smudgy print disappeared. The mother claims she has left maker has taken the role of the character for patrick, S.J., Claire Hahn, Irma Jaffe, suggests an underground press in the Car- to be with her lover. Little by little, Angel whom he has the least amount of respect. James R. Kelly, Quentin Lauer, S.J., Rich- pathian Mountains. And there are, for begins to realize that Milagros did not run Borau has been called the leader of a ard Mills, Mark Naison. Gerard Reedy, S.J., shame, misspellings and typos: on p. 26, away, but was murdered by the mother in his movement entitled "The New Spanish Raymond Schroth, S.J., and Roger Wines. read inexorably for enexorably; on p. 28, absence. Unable to forgive the mother, Cinema." In interviews he claims to be I was fascinated by many things in the list: read often for ofen; on p. 29 read mingled Angel kills her. unaware of the existence of such a move- by the frequent appearance of parts of the for minged; on p. 24 try to make Prof. Mills In order to understand the true Implication ment, and seems to view Furtivos more as Bible, by the fact that only Brothers Kara- or the typesetter stop repeating himself; and of the movie, it is necessary to examine the the end of an era rather than a beginning. mazou appears twice (Lauer and Wines), at the bottom of p. 18, read something else title-Furflvos. The title implies that the Whether Borau is the leader of a movement and by the fact that only Lewis Mumford has (1 know not what) for what is there. major characters are furtive people. They or not will probably become more clear with two books included {Technics and Civiliza- But there 1 am complaining again. Listen, are not open with each other. Each has the release of some of his other films in the tion by Fitzpatrick and 7'he City in History by just read this little book. You will enjoy it; something to hide. Angel and his mother are (J S., but one thing is sure-Furtivos is the Wines.) you will be enlightened; above all, your poachers, attempting to cheat the govern- work of a master. It is a political film that 1 was also intrigued by the reasons the heart will be warmed. After all, It's been a ment. There is also a strong hint of an incest- does not degenerate into preaphiness. It is contributors give for their choices. Fr. Fitz- cold winter. Even at Harvard they started uous relationship having existed between an emotionally gripping tale with a message. patrick says that he chose his books because talking about curriculum Just to keep warm. them. Milagros is a runaway; her lover is an The Ram Thursday, April 6, 1978 9 H Support The Ni.D. Marathon Republicans In The Ramskellar! \Sponsor Ripon r Invite the bunch... 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It is Cochran's view that the Republican Party can not progress until people change their view of Republicans as reactionary Work at Upsala conservatives. this summer. 1 Cochran believes that the Republicans should stop resisting social legislation and Four days on, should instead look for ways to implement social programs through increased use of the three days off. private sector. In this way, Republicans Here's a convenient approach to off-season educa- could combine social progress with econom- ic development. tion: summer sessions that leave your weekends free. Liberal arts courses, open to all, are held Monday thru When asked if he is considering running Thursday, day and/or evening, in five sessions: June 6 for elected office in the future, Mr. Cochran to July 13, June 6 to June 29, July 5 to July 27, July replied that he "preferred to remain one of the men behind the scenes." • • • if 18 to August 24 and August 1 to August 24. "Summer At Upsala" offers a pleasant green campus, air-condi- Cochran expressed interest in the pro- tioned classrooms, and full recreational and residential posed chapter of Ripon at Fordham. Cur- asked! rently Paul Clifford, Bill Nocera and John facilities. Piro are working to get recognition of a "Summer At Upsala"—short weeks that can go a Fordham University Ripon Society by both long way in furthering your education. the National Ripon Society and the USG. He was in his twenties. Send in the coupon for details. Or pass it along to They hope to get this recognition by fall in So was she. someone who wants or needs extra course work this order to begin recruiting members then. Both were Catholic, unmarried, summer. prayerful, creative. Both cared about people and cared for them. F.U.S.E.S.
How. come he never thought . State .Zip by Ann-Marie Bernantone The Student-Originated Studies (SOS) of the priesthood? UPSALA COLLEGE Program has awarded the Fordham Univer- How come she never thought Summer Sessions Office sity Solar Ecosystem (FUSES) a grant of East Orange, NJ 07019 (201) 266-7102 $8400. The SOS Program instituted by The of being a nun? National Science Foundation (NSF) is de- signed to provide teams of college students "No one ever asked me',' concerned with finding solutions to local problems with valuable experience in self- they said. "The brilliant portraits of one of the directed study. greatest wits of our time!" FUSES is the geodesic dome located in Is this your story? back of Keating Hall. The idea for this project originated last year and was originally No one ever asked you? funded $1500 by the Student Activities Well, we're asking. Budget Committee. Lettuce, carrots, col- VINCENT PRICE lards, peas, and a variety of other vegetables are grown inside the dome. Tropical Tilpia aurea fish are also bred in a 750 gallon — Mail Coupon Today! (K» OSCAR WILDER 2-4 fishtank. Diversions & Delights This system is an experiment in urban Please send information on: food production, its economic and social •D Diocesan Priests • Religious Priests implications, and its applicability to the D Brothers D Nuns D Lay Ministries American lifestyle. The idea is to use the maximum amount of available resources such as solar energy while using a minimum Namo. amount of nonrenewable resources such as fossil fuels. This passive solar system absorbs Address. heat from the sun and retains much of it, PREVIEWS MON. APR. 10 & TUES. APR. 11 enabling vegetation to grow all year long. According to Jim McGurk, the money .State .ZIP OPENS WED. EVG. APR. 12 • SEATS NOW! CHAHGIT: (212) 239-7 1/7 TICKETRON: 97 7-9020 will be tightly budgeted for field expenses, VOCATIONS COMMITTEE/SUPREME COUNCIL EUGENE O'NEILLTHEATRE chemicals, feed, agricultural supplies and 49th St. W. of B'way, N.Y.C. 246-0220 other necessary equipment. Each participant ! KniGHYS OF COLIiniBtlS will receive $90 a week for a twelve week New Haven. CT 06507 period .starting the end of May and ending the beginning of August. The Ram Thursday, April 6, 1978 Page 15 Singing For The Heart And Mind
by RMaFenrone from the crowd, filling the room then rising registration cost $60; a cafeteria meal plan didn't think that singing is a form of prayer. and sailing beyond it. At a moment like that for the four days cost $45 Many of the ideas "Well...! just don't think it's my place..." At the root of all this singing is love. it is easy to imagine that when God "formed and ideals taught at the convention are Rev. Lucian Deiss, C.SS.Sp. (Scripture I suppose that is why I went to Scranton man out of the clay of the ground and good, but it may be a long time until they scholar, composer and author from Paris, Pa., last week to attend the first annua, breathed into his nostrils the breath of life..." filter down to every parish and neighbor- France) outlined the roles of celebrant, convention of the National Association of he breathed a particular note, and we are hood. musicians, choir director and choir in the Pastoral Musicians. And that is probably why returning those notes. Two young women from New Jersey general session he addressed. While he 1 bother to plan liturgical music and sing and drove me around with them in their Volks- didn't say that the choir director should pray lead song at two parish churches every with the choir, he made an emphatic point wagon when they saw that I was alone, week:-it has something to do with love. And sometimes at the morning prayers or of the choir director's responsibility to get as without a car, could be trusted, and am not liturgies at the convention, or at the singing much out of each member of the choir as "When I go to church, 1 want the experi- now and never have been a nun. One of of Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" at the de- each can give. This older man, a fatherly, ence to deepen me," said Alexander Pelo- them attended a session given by Edward parture ritual, it was easy to think of the kind-faced Frenchman, told us also his quin (Composer in Residence, Boston Col- Walker, Campus Minister and director of people as a symbolic gathering of the beliefs about liturgy: lege, and Director of Music at Cathedral of Liturgical Arts at Georgetown, and former Church in America—because they came Shcu e "No matter how beautiful the music, what SS. Peter and Paul in Providence) when he choir director and organist at Fordham ~ addressed one general session of the con- from all over the U.S.—and the song that was appalled at his suggestion that choir is important about liturgy is what goes on in vention. A tall, gray-haired but youthful rose from us as a product of another whole directors pray with their choirs. "Well, pray- the heart, and only God knows what goes man, Peloquin has the stage presence of a body, the body of Christ. But it wasn't. Of er is a private thing. 1 think prayer is a very on inside the heart. Beautiful music, yes! We the 1400 people who attended, 4 were born performer, and the sincerity of a true private thing," she said to me. I asked her must have. But only God can touch the black. And it took money to get there: artist. He talked about the richness of the what she thought_liturgy was, and if she heart." Church's musical history, from the modes of Gregorian Chant—whicn resurface even in his own compositions—through to the present. And the 1400 Catholics who at- 1 tended the convention had the chance to sample every stage of that history, in the PREPARE FOR: musical showcases and workshops available JOIN THE RAM to us throughout the week. "Chant is strong, MCATDATLSATGMAT like bands of steel..." said Peloquin. Rev. Nathan Mitchell, OSB (Assistant GREOCATWTSAT Professor of Liturgy and Doctrinal Theology Artists, Writers, Photographers, at St. Meinrad School of Theology) made a and Business Staff Welcome -* HMQI.II.IIIECFMG-FLEX-VQE point of our tasks as artists who work with symbols of sound. "We must listen anew to special Training Program. Get in NATL DENTAL BOARDS • NURSING BOARDS Fltiiblt Progrimt ft Hour* the sounds of our world..." Does the world on alt the fun by stopping by FMH really sound different today than it did ten There IS a difference!!! years ago, as he says? I had never even 429 Tuesday afternoons or call thought of it before. Rev. Aidan Kavanagh, for Information Please Call;. Extension 545,6. •rottlyi (212)33(1300 OSB, who introduced Mitchell to us said, "I 167« II Bklyn N V H??9 hate Nathan Mitchell, because he looks like MaikattM (112) I3M400 E0UCATKMU. UNUM i TO he's fourteen years old, and talks about Ui|tllM4 (SI •) 331-4555 Ntwltrtty (201)141-2112 ml* things that I didn't even know existed when I CMatctic«t (203|TN-1tll . 10022 was fourteen years old...1 am sure you will (nr 54 Si) learn a lot from him." Mitchell talked about GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Uutsidc N.Y. Slate Only CAtl I0H NEE: 100-223-1782 touching the "raw wound" that is in each Ccnlt/t In Malor US Ciliei Toronto, Panto Kko««d U|*M. SiltJtrlantf human being. He said that art can touch that Summer Sessions "raw wound." HOME The St. Louis Jesuits, whose composi- • Government/Business/Sociology internships tions are something like the "top 40" of • Language courses liturgical music of folk style, spoke to the • English as a Foreign Language assembly about relating music to the Liturgy • Writers Conference ^for Green Thumbs and Growing Minds of the Word (the first half of the Mass). • Washington Laboratory Through instruction and example (as one • College Preparation might expect from Jesuits, educators) they Summer Botany Institute developed for us their ideas on how it is • Over 200 graduate and undergraduate courses done best. Sessions: Pre—May 22 - June 16 July 5-July 21,1978 First—June 12-July 15 After their talk I spoke with my favorite The New York Botanical Garden provides a staff composer of the group, Dan Schutte, S.J., Second—July 17 - August 18 Cross—June 12/26 - August 4 and facilities uniquely suited to plant study. and asked him about songwriting and crea- The faculty is drawn from the Garden's own Educational,, tivity, pleased to find that his personality is as ABROAD Research and Horticultural Departments and from other bright and appealing as his music. He said it • Quito, Ecuador—Spanish academic and cultural institutions in the New York area. is hard for him as a student (he is studying Q Dijon, France—French Theology, and won't be ordained until next 12 courses are offered in 4 areas year) to find time to write, but the important • Trier, Germany—German thing Is: "You have to listen to yourself. Let • Oxford, England—Business Administration General Botany Genetics and Evolution what's inside of you come out." SEND MORE INFORMATION (check above) Field Botany Bearded, folksy Ed Gutfreund said much Plant Morphology and Taxonomy the same thing to a hundred people jammed Name ... into the small classroom where he held his Address Courses may be applied for college credit. For application session on creative folk musicianship. The .Zip session came complete with a little therapeu- and complete information, call (212) 220-8739 or write the Coordinator of Continuing Education. tic exercise of listening to our own breathing Mail to: School for Summer and Continuing Education Georgetown University and becoming conscious of song as a Washington, D.C. 20057/or Call (202) 625-3001 product of a whole body. The result was The New York Botanical Garden Georgetown University Is an equal opportunity/affirmative amazing. 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ALL ARE WELCOME-BRING A FRIEND The Ram Thursday, April 6, 1978 Rams Road Flops, But Sweep at Home by Ken Lewis The Manhattan game was not as close as the previous battle, and was actually settled The Fordham baseball team emerged in the very first inning. An exciting pitching from their first full week of action with fair duel was the highlight of the contest, with results, as they won three and lost two Ram starter Marc Sczesnak and Jasper against tough competition. The Rams de- reliever Wayne Milner opposing each other. feated lona, 7-4, and lost to New Haven, Manhattan scored right away, as Bill 12-7, and Holy Cross, 2-1, on the road. Zucker singled and was brought home two They then opened the home season with batters later by Garry Magiewetz's booming impressive wins over Fairleigh Dickinson, double to left center field. 4-3, and Manhattan, 5-1. Fordham came roaring back in their half Coach Jack Lyons felt that his squad, of the first, as Gary led off with a hit, "...had a murderous beginning. We played Annuziato reached on an error, and Bird excellent teams, and all in away games. It is poled a long triple to right for two runs. Al a new season for us at home." Last week's Patruno then knocked Bird in with a sacrifice action left Fordham with a 4-4 record. fly to center. The home wins were important to the The Rams did not stop there. The next Ram players, whose spirits were low after two batters, Mark Pleto and Fred Opper, playing away from Coffey Field for so long. each connected off starting pitcher Ed Good- man and drove the ball deep into the The team played a fine game against arch Rick Buoncore: Team captain suffers pulled hamstring Chailia Gelali rival Fairleigh Dickinson, who had entered bleachers for two more runs. Bob Gary and Len Sikorski had three hits the contest unbeaten. Goodman was taken out at this point, The game seesawed back and forth apiece in fine individual efforts against New Ram pitcher Matt Olli was the difference. Milner proceeded to shut out Fordham over through to the ninth, when, with the score Haven pitcher Steve Michalczyk, who holds The senior righthander gave a superb per- the remaining 8 and V3 innings. Sczesnak tied 4-4, the Rams came to life. Annuziato the NCAA record for most consecutive wins, formance, allowing only three runs and also pitched an outstanding game, going the led off with a single, and was sent home by a with 24. The Rams could not mount a strong three hits while striking out seven. His only entire route while giving up only one run Mike Bird double. Gary singled and Pletd rally against him, and were soundly beaten. weakness came in the third inning when and picking up 10 strikeouts with a strong doubled to bring in Bird with the second run. The same story was told at Holy Cross, FDU's Jeff Seager tripled in a pair of runs mixture of curves and fastballs. Patruno closed the scoring with a sacrifice fly where Fordham once again could not put it and then scored on a wild pitch. The Ram squad did not fare as well on the to drive in Gary as Fordham won, 7-4. all together. Errors contributed to their Pitching coach Gene McElwain stated road, losing two of three to tough squads. downfall, as only one of the Crusader's four afterwards that, "Olli pitched an excellent The only victory came against lona in a Pleto was the hitting star, picking up three runs were earned. game. With a little luck he could have had a game that was originally scheduled at home hits in five at bats. Matt Olli was the starting shutout." but was played away because of weather pitcher, but was relieved by eventual winner Scott Gleckel was the unlucky recipient of Fordham put the contest away in the related damage to Coffey Field. Bobby Cole, in the eighth. the poor defensive work by the Rams, as he seventh. With the score tied 3-3, Bob Gary Fordham jumped out to an early lead, as On Saturday, the Rams met New Haven, took the loss after giving up only seven hits. led off with a single, and was sent to second Mark Pleto started off the scoring rally in the one of the finest teams in the college ranks. Coach Lyons remains optimistic, and is on a sacrifice bunt by Joe Annuziato. Mike top of the first inning with a single. Al In losing 12-7, Fordham gave a very credit- glad that his team is finally able to play at Bird then brought home the winner with a Patruno and Opper followed with basehits to able performance. Foar Charger runs in the home. "From here on in, the season should solid single to right. bring Pleto home. fifth inning did them in, however. be successful," he said. Tennis Drops Two; Track 4th Soccer
by Erasmo Bruno and BiDTrudDo Dickinson. reasons its going to be rough to be ranked After a slow start, the Fordham Soccer- Fordham's number one ranked player, this year," Byrne said. rams came away with the first place trophy On Tuesday afternoon, the men's tennis Bill Crawford, opened the match with a However, Fordham had several bright in the St. John's Indoor Soccer Tournament, held on March 25. team lost its second match in a row, 7-2, to three-set loss. McNamara beat his opponent spots. Gene McCarthy finished second in the lona. They had lost an earlier heartbreaker in two straight sets. Bob Bull, Dan Corley Tournament soccer consists of a five-on- 5,000 meters. Bill Thierfelder also took to Fairleigh Dickinson, 5-4. The team's and Pelilo each lost, while team captain five game lasting twenty minutes. Teams second, in the high jump, with a leap of record now stands at 2-2. Larry Whelan finished off the singles games play several of these matches on the same A team match consists of six singles games with a victory. 6'8". day. Another reason that the Rams will prob- and three doubles games. A game is won by Down four games to two going into the The Rams opened with a sluggish loss to ably have difficulty this season is Jim De- taking two out of three sets. The team that doubles matches, the Rams rallied to tie the Pratt, 2-0. However, forty minutes later, Rienzo's nagging heel injury. Last year, wins at least five of the nine games wins the match with two doubles victories. McNamara they defeated York, 1-0,.on sophomore Al DeRienzo paced the relay team to a ranking team match. teamed up with Crawford for the first win Brooks' goal. Sophomore Kevin Reardon of seventh in the country. "I'm sitting out this Junior Jim McNamara was the lone bright and Bull and Lou Checa tied the match with scored both goals in a 2-1 win over John year," said DeRienzo. "I want to prepare for spot for the Rams in the lona contest as he the second win. FDU finally stopped the Jay. Mike Hartman's two goals and striker the 1980 Olympics and I need to work on won in three sets. Rams with a 6-3 win in the last set against Joe Basilone's single tally, were enough to this injury slowly until I am 100 percent Coach Bob Hawthorne commented, Whelan and Corley. defeat tournament host, St. John's, 3-0, again." "McNamara had a very steady game. He Coach Hawthorne, disturbed by the loss- and extend the Rams' streak to three. That injury has left Byrne wondering volleyed and served well in beating a very es, commented, "The primary reason for the This win also propelled Fordham into the about this year. "I'll know more about the good player, Frank Jules, the number two losses is simply a lack of practice time." semifinals against Queens. The close check- man on the lona team." team's standing in two weeks," Byrne said. ing of Fordham held Queens without a good The other Ram singles players were each The outdoor track team started their In two weeks the Rams will face another stiff shot at goalie Tony Montonino. Meanwhile, beaten in two straight sets, except Joe Pellilo season with a fourth place finish in a meet test in the C.W. Post relays. the Rams got a somewhat fluky goal as who won one set and lost two. Besides the held at Rutgers last Saturday. "It was a good Thirty seven runners left the campus George Fitzgibbon fired a rising shot from win by McNamara, the only other Ram meet for us," said coach Tommy Byrne. buzzing last Friday as they huffed and puffed beyond midfield, which deflected off the scoring was a victory by default in one of the "We need good competition." their way through a one and a half mile back of teammate Dom Giordano, past the doubles matches. Good competition was what they got from course around the campus. The Fordham surprised Queens goalie. Paul Hutchison Last week, under freezing outdoor Rutgers, Columbia and Seton Hall, all of Striders, a new club made up of running added the second and final goal with a ten- weather conditions, the team struggled to .vhom have twice as many men on their enthusiasts, was responsible for the race. footer from the left side, as the Rams^toqn the last qame before losinq to Fairleiqh team than Fordham. "That's one of the Bill Neville won with a time of 8.09.5. 2-0 and advanced to the finals. Sports Roundup In the finals, Fordham avenged its open- ing game loss to Pratt by shutting them out, 2-0. Midway through the first half, Mike Gallagher made a fine run up the right side O'Connell Out; Meadowlands In and his blast just caught the net. Hartman put the game, and the championship, away by Ron Mergenthaler Tracy Tripucka, Steve Anderson, and Division III champions Widener on October with a goal in the second half. Brendan Malone as athletic department per- 7. They play Wagner on November 11. Head coach Frank Schnur was under- Yet another head in the Fordham athletic sonnel who have left or been fired in the past In other football news, head coach Dave standably pleased with his team perfor- department has rolled as Sports Information year. Rice has announced his tri-captains for his mance, stating, "Each game our confidence Director Jim O'Connell has been told he' O'Connell succeeded Bob Goldwater to 1978 team. They are seniors Bob Hill, grew and a feeling that we could win it all. won't be back next year. the post prior to the 1976-77 academic year. George Ganzenmuller, and Gerry Mirro. Fordham will host its own tournament on "My contract just wasn't renewed," was At that time, he was a reporter for Associ- April 15. Defending NCAA champions Hart- O'Connell's only comment on his dismissal, ated Press. Recently hired basketball coach Tom Pen- wick College heads a field of teams that though he added that he was given no ders has completed his coaching staff. Hired includes nationally ranked Adelphi, LIU, St. reasons for the action. A great step forward in Fordham football was Mike Williams, one of his assistants at Francis, and Farleigh Dickinson. Bob Brown, Director of University rela- was taken last week with the announcement Columbia; Howiy Evans, who was the tions, took responsibility for the firing. He that the Rams would participate in two of sports editor of the Amsterdam News, and said he felt the University needed "a more four scheduled doubleheaders at' Giants has coaching experience in the Rucker and SCOREBOARD seasoned SID to publicize different sports Stadium. other leagues; and Seth Greenberg. In Baseball and the Lombardi Center." Les Unger, public affairs director of the addition, Darryl Brown, who was a graduate About rumors that a personality conflict New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority assistant under Dick Stewart will remain, New Haven 12 Fordham 7 between O'Connell and coordinator of ath- which runs Giants Stadium said that the and serve in a similar capacity. Holy Cross 4 Fordham 2 letics Dave Rice might have prompted the games "are a great public relations move for Penders, who has been busy recruiting of Fordham 4 FDU 3 firing, Brown conceded that there was both us and the schools." late, feels Fordham is in the running for two Fordham 5 Manhattan 1 "some" conflict between the two, but that He added that an attendance of 10- fine prospects. Though he cannot reveal "The decision to fire him was mine." Rice 12,000 fans per date would allow the their names, one is a 6-8 forward from Los Men's Tennis was not available for comment. stadium to break even, while each school Angeles, and the other a 6-5 forward from O'Connell joins assistant athletic coordin- will receive $6000. Connecticut. Penders is restricted in recruit- FDU 5 Fordham 4 ator Roy Dado, swimming coach Joe Ber- Fordham will participate in the first of the ing this year in that he has only two scholar- iona 7 Fordham 2 nal, and basketball coaches Dick Stewart. doubleheaders when they take on defending ships to work with.