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Blaring Grammatical Errors? Fordham's Communications Department Says 'Yesy byTomDiLenge Claiming that the quality of student HOT writing and grammar was "atrocious," the adjunct professors in the Communications by Matthew Dertron Department called for a stricter policy con- Despite the fact that the Northeast is ex- cerning written assignments when they met pected to face a shrinking pool of high school last April with the full-time faculty of the graduates in the near future, Fordham ad- department. ministrators are still optimistic about future As a result of this meeting, the Commu- enrollment, and some feel Fordham is just nications Department drafted a letter to now becoming a "hot" school. address this problem and to "make it very Fordham as a popular school in the clear to students that they have to write Northeast is an idea that has permeated better," said Dr. Trisha Curran, chairman of recent important decisions made by the ad- the Communications Department. ministration, not least of which included the The letter, which was distributed to stu- building of The Villages and the planned new dents in Communications courses, stated dormitory. that "the faculty will not accept work that "We feel Fordham is on a roll," said fails to meet the basic standards of grammar, Executive Vice President, Joseph Cammaro- spelling, punctuation, and style and is not sano in an interview concerning the construc- proofread before submission." tion of The Villages. "We wanted to capital- "It's a question of proofreading with a ize on that." dictionary and style book... this is meant to In addition to relying more heavily upon help students develop the craft of writing and the alumni network, the admissions depart- to go public with their works," said Curran. ment has begun to recruit to a greater degree, Curran added that other schools are those students outside of the Tri-state area, having this problem. according to Richard Avitable, director of "It's a national problem. The quality of admissions. In addition, he said, each admis- writing has been deteriorating in high schools sions counselor at Rose Hill and Lincoln and grammar schools... I'm sure that other Center, has increased their personal recruit- professors in other , departments (at ing work by 20 to 25 percent. "It's a question of proof reading with a Fordham) are doing this as well," she said. "There has been a turn around in the Although no other University image of New York City by college students dictionary and style book... this is meant to help department has officially followed suit, many and high school counselors," Avitable said. have been experiencing the same problems "Fordham is becoming a place people think students develop the craft of writing and to go with student writing skills. According to Dr. about in New York." John Antush, English department chairman, The corps of alumni volunteers that public with their works." this writing deficiency is,"an on-going Fordham depends upon to increase the expo- problem that we always have to address." sure of students interested in applying for ad- —Dr. Trisha Curran continued on page 3 mission is known as F.A.S.T. (Fordham Alumni Student Team). F.A.S.T. volunteers provide students who live outside of the metropolitan area, the information and assistance they need when applying. Avitable cited an increase in applica- McGinley tions, from about 16 states four years ago to 38 states last year, as an indicator of Ford- hani's growing popularity. Twenty-six states and eight nations are represented in the Expansion current freshman class, a jump of four states over the current sophomore class. by Frankie Hopkins "There is a very broad course of studies University administrators met last week offered," said Sr. Joseph Agnes, a guidance to begin planning the expansion of the continued on page 3 McGinley Center. With the new residence hall expected to be completed by the fall of 1987, adminis- trators are looking to the future needs of the University's expanded campus population. According to Michael Sullivan, dean of student activities, the design review committee will be looking at how much space would be needed to move all of the student clubs presently located in Faculty Memorial Hall and relocate them to the McGinley Center. Also, the Saga food service will be asked to project the amount of space they will need to handle a larger resident student population when the new dormitory opens in the fall or 1987. design review committee will develop develop a list of potential architects." "It's an enormous project," said Dr. recommendations for short, and long- McGowan said when the McGinley Joseph McGowan, vice-president for student term renovations and present them to an Center was built in 1955, it was more than affairs and dean of students. He also said architectural firm. Thus far, however, there adequate for that time period. that the committee must find a way to allow are no completed estimates or secured funds "Since 1978," Sullivan said, "we have Drinking the students to use the food service facilities to go ahead with construction. gradually turned from a predominantly during their renovation. "We'll call several schools to see how commuter campus lo a predominantly resi- Problems? Once the planning is complete, the they renovated," Sullivan said. "And dence campus, with few modifications." 2/THE RAM/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBERS, 1985 CALENDAR

Thursday, Tuesday, September 19 September 24 Fine Arts: Presents The Bronx Arts American Age: Presents Sydney Schanberg Ensemble. McGinley Center Ballroom. 12:30 p.m. McGinley Center Ballroom — 10:30a,rn. —a Woodwind Quintet. A reception will follow. Refreshments will be served. Cultural Affairs: Buses leave at 6:15 p.m. Cinevents: Sponsors A Passage to India- for La Cage Aux Folles in front of the Keating 1st 10:30 a.m., 8 p.m. McGinley Center and 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, September 25 September 20 Cinevents: Sponsors Rocky III— 8 p.m. Keating 1st. Concerts: Presents UB40 8 p.m. T.O.P.: Presents "Open Mike Night" 9 p.m. Rose Hill Cym (Tickets $7). Mixer intheRamskellar9p.rn. Ramskellar. Sign-ups are on Thursday, Sept. 19 and Tuesday, Sept. 24 during the Activity Periods. Monday, Thursday, September 23 September 26 T.O.P.: Presents Dave Binder— a musician Cinevents: Sponsors A View to Kill— and singer 9 p.m. in the Rarnskellar. Keatingist—10:30 a.m., 8 p.m. and 10:30

Join C.A.B. We need new members with innovative American Age presents Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Sidney Schanberg whose reporting ideas! was the basis of the film The Killing Fields. MEETING TIMES: Fordham University American Age: Mondays, 4:30 p.m., T.O.P.: Mondays, 4:30 p.m. McGinley, Rm. 229. McGinley, Rm. 229. Coffeehouse Calendar:Thursday, 9 p.m. Special Events: Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m McGinley, Rm.229. McGinley Center, Rm. 229 Monday, September 23; Cinevents: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Cultural Affairs: Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. Dave Binder , Keating 1st McGinley Center, Rm. 229 Wednesday, September 25, Concerts: Thursdays, 11 a.m. Fine Arts: Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. McGinley Center, Rm. 229 McGinley Center, Rm.229 "Open Mike Night," 9 p.m. Ramskellar.

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Admission Requirements otlnterettTo: D General Public Students f] Other _ Members of Fordham University Only 55KSB55KSB.VV, 0.1,0, THE RAM/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,1985/3 Office of Brennan Replaces Tinker Residential by Lance Cerutti This fall, Michael Brennan has replaced Curt Tinker as the Student Activities Budget Corrdinator. Life Divides Brennan is looking forward to complet- ing some of the projects that Tinker had begun. At present the Budget Department is Campus converting all of the manual bookkeeping to the computer, and hopes to have this process by Suzanne Tedeschi done by early spring. One of the biggest changes at Fordham "In the short term I would like to main- this year is the rearrangement of the Office of tain the good system," Brennan said. "My long term goal is to switch from manual to Residential Life and the way it is running the computer bookkeeping. It's a great way to residence halls. learn the nitty gritty dynamics of campus The most noticeable change is the divi- administration. sion of the campus into three zones, with Once the computerization process is each one having its own area coordinator and finished, Brennan hopes to become more in- Residence Hall Office. According to Wini- volved with the student organizations as an Michael Brennan fred Wegmann, assistant dean of students for advisor as well as budget director. Brennan Lenox China, Brennan was hired by a search residential life, these changes were said he hopes to "enlarge the scope of the committee after answering an ad in the New implemented to "provide better service to office to be more than just a bookkeeper." York Times. He was interviewed twice by the resident students." A 1977 Marist College graduate and a committee and once by Associate Dean of "Up until this year, a simple key re- former sales marketing representative for Students, Rev. Denis Moran, S.J. placement was an extremely inconvenient process. Now due to RHO's and the area coor- dinators, the process is simpler, and we can "The main idea be more serviceable to the students," \behind the reason for Wegmann said. Bite the Big Apple Lisa Peterson, assistant director of resi- dential life for staff and student develop- [change was to become by Eileen Collins and the student body from both Lincoln ment, added that "the main idea behind the This weekend the University is welcom- reason for change was to become better \better equipped to Center and Rose Hill is invited. ing students to explore the city that lies be- Friday's activities include the UB40 equipped to assess the needs of the stu- assess the needs of yond the gates of Rose Hill. "Big Apple dents." concert sponsored by the Concerts Commit- Weekend," the brainchild of University tee, and afterwards, R.H.A. is holding a In addition, the creation of the AC posi- [the students." President Joseph O'Hare, S.J., invites stu- "New York, New York" mixer in the Ram- tion has greatly changed the role of the resi- dents to take advantage of nearby New York skellar. dent directors. The RD position has become City and all that it has to offer. part-time and is primarily filled with —Lisa Peterson On Saturday, each residence hall is plan- Although organized under the umbrella ning different trips into Manhattan, graduate students who earn tuition benefits. of the Office of Residential Life, the Resi- Their job does not involve as much long-term ongoing maintenance problem, report it to including the San Gennaro Festival, Green- dent Halls Association and Campus Activi- wich Village, Chinatown, and the South planning as it used to, but rather mainly the AC. They are there at the RHO to help ties Board are also participating in the plan- assisting with dorm maintenance. with all kinds of difficulties," she said. Street Seaport. Buses leave at 12:30 p.m. and ning of this weekend. 5:30p.m. All of last year's RDs have left their The RHOs will eliminate most of the "Among the goals of this year's On Sunday buses leave for the "The positions. Some left because their responsi- burden that is placed on the Office of Resi- administration is to encourage more inter- New York Experince," a wide-screened bilities had been diminished. dential Life. Last year, Alumni House was action between the Lincoln Center and Rose history of New York ity, at 11:30 a.m. in "The old RDs weren't qualified for the constantly swamped by students needing Hill campuses," and to "urge Rose Hill stu- assistance, but the limited staff could not front of the McGinley Center. A trip to the new AC position," Peterson said. "And dents to experience New York City'," said World Trade Center, is also planned for most of them didn't want to become part- help everyone. Lisa Peterson, assistant director of residen- "We have grown in terms of our num- Sunday night and anyone who is interested time." tial life for staff and student development. should meet in Bishop's Lounge at 5 p.m. The area coordinators are full-time pro- bers and we really haven't grown in terms of This weekend begins tonight with a For both Saturday and Sunday there fessionals who run the RHO s and are re- our office staff," she said. "Most people mixer at the Lincoln Center campus. "Party are free tickets available for "Comedy sponsible for the operational facilities of the who came here (Alumni House) would have on the Plaza," will be held in the Lincoln Tonight" hosted by Bill Boggs. residence halls in their area. All of the ACs to wait a few minutes. There's usually people Center cafeteria and will feature the band RAs have information on all the above have master degrees in counseling and stu- waiting to talk to one of the secretaries, and East Coast. The show begins at 8:30 p.m. events. dent development and two years of exper- it's difficult to keep up with the volume of ience as resident directors. Peterson said that our office staff. the Office of Residential Life created the AC "RHOs add convenience and better other reasons. He said he believes that the position to get people with more experience service. They are also a good way to have the enforcement of this policy will "tighten up from other schools to come enrich Fordham AC s be in touch with what's going on in the communications major," and he said with their different ideas. their area," Wegmann said. Grammar that he will return "any paper that does not "The AC will provide more personal The names and locations of the three live up to the spirit of this memo." attention to better fit the needs of the indi- AC s are Bill Boia, RHO in Martyrs' Court; He also said that just as the Biology continued from page 1 vidual. For personal problems with Maureen Murphy, RHO in Hughes Hall; and department filters out the students who don't roommates, complaints on noise level, or an Tracy Weisler, RHO in Spellman Hall. Similar standards of acceptability will be have the mathematical skills for the course- emphasized by English professors as well, he work, the Communications department "We had 48 applications to Fordham said. should be tough enough to filter out those last year, and Fordham provided us with 50 "All the teachers are going to be tough- who don't have the skills to write profes- admissions booklets," said Agnes. She went er in grading papers that do not achieve ac- sionally. on to say that many students were frustrated ceptable levels of correct grammar and "If this memo helps us to remove stu- in their attempts to get admissions ifn forma- syntax," Antush said. "It's a matter of dents who can't meet these standard re- Hot School alerting the students that they are now in a quirements, then all we'll be doing is im- tion. different dimension of writing than in high proving our major... we're just trying to be Kerry Hughes, director of guidance at school." honest to students," he said. Archbishop Molloy High School in Jamaica, continued from page 1 Antush said that the department is Some communication majors agreed Queens, said there has been no increase or starting a writing program that will enable with this new policy and do not seem to be counselor at Saint Francis Preparatory decrease in interest from his school, which School in Queens. "It's a very good educa- students interested in professional writing to intimidated by the tougher standards. usually sends between 20 and 30 students to refine their skills beyond the level of ordinary "By the time you're in college, you I tional system and the students appreciate Fordham annually. In fact, Hughes said that ! that." achievement. Students with writing problems should know the basic standards of spelling, a good deal of last year's graduates left New punctuation, and style, and you should know | Agnes said there has been a "definite" can also go to a writing clinic, which is York City to pursue an "excellent educa- enough to check your papers before handing ! rise in the number of students interested in offered by the English department from 10 tion" at state schools. them in,'' said Andy Gagner, FC '88. j Fordham, with 48 applying last year and 18 a.m. to noon, Monday thru Friday, in Dealy Even with extensive recruiting word of Hall, room 540. Mike Mclntyre, FC '89, agreed. 5 of them later becoming students. She didn't mouth is still the best advertising. \ feel New York City itself had grown in popu- However, not all of the faculty agree "I think that this is just the minimum "I heard from people who go here and ij larity as a place where college students want that Fordham students have a serious writing standard for college, for life, especially if you from alumni of an excellent communications to pursue their education. problem. want to go public with your work." program," said Ellen Smith, FC '87 and a "My general impression of Fordham The Saint Francis Prep Counselor sug- junior transfer. "It's the atmosphere here, students is that they tend to express them- gested that more scholarship opportunities you're not just a number." selves better in speaking and writing than Correction: In the article "Credit Union to and a surplus of admissions material should "It was above all of my other colleges, other college students I have taught," said Open," The Ram, September 12, 1985 the be sent to schools that consistently show an academic wise," said Suzan Feckete, FC '89. Dr. James Capo, Communications pro- governing body of student credit unions interest in Fordham to increase student "My friends who were going here told me a fessor. should have read NCUA for the National interest. lot about.it." , ,,,,,. ... . , <.-...... But.Capo- does.support,the. Jetter,.for. Credit Union Administration. 4/THE RAM/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,1985

THE AMERICAN ABE presents « LECTURE SERIES Sidney Schanberg Pulitzer Prize Winning New York Times journalist whose reporting was the basis of the movie "The Killing Fields." \ Tuesday, Sept. 24, ..) 12:30 pm, McGinley Center Ballroom Reception to follow.

1 THE COUNSELING CENTER for Fordham Students Groups and Workshops. by Fordham Students STUDY SKILLS This workshop is designed to teach efficient, effective study habits. Monday-12:30, or Tuesday-12:30, or Wednesday-5:30, orThursday-10:30or Friday-12:30 STRESS MANAGEMENT This group will present techniques to help you control tension and learn to relax. Tuesday-1:30 Sign up in Campus Ministries Office ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING 2nd Floor Administration Building or Can help a person spontaneously express his McGinley Center Lobby or her feelings in socially acceptable ways. during Lunch hours. $35. Wednesday-3:30 All groups start the week of October 7. Sign up at The Counseling Center, \Mjaiywnore informationca[|'579-2159,- THE RAM/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,1985/5 voffor21s please. — Colleges Adapt To Drinking Age

by Scott Benjamin law, all are expected to follow it. The Halloween mixer being sponsored Social Activities ext month by the student government at St. Schools, though, are not waiting for the Peter's College in New Jersey has become a law to be enacted; many have already begun very critical social event. to restructure student social activities. Like many before it, the mixer will At St. Peter's, for example, mixers now [include the usual: a D.J., decorations, food, require two lounges. The D.J. or band is and dancing. Like the New York reservoirs, located in one area where students dance and Ihowever, the party will be bone dry; alcohol hangout, while the other room is for those of Iwill not be served. legal drinking age. No drinks can leave the And soon the drought will spread. designated area. It is most apparent in states such as New lona College in New Rochelle will soon Ijersey, where the minimum drinking age is have events five nights a week, Tuesday [21. However, faced with the extreme like- through Saturday, with different clubs offer- jlihood that their state will soon raise the ing its own unique theme. No alcohol will be J drinking age, colleges and universities across available. [the country are taking steps to re-define As at most colleges, students at Cornell \ student social life. A task no one says will be University in New York who wish to throw a easy. party must register with school officials. "It's a very difficult situation to Thus, the student assumes liability for the handle," said assistant dean for residential event and agrees not to serve alcoholic life at lona College Mike McGrath, "espec- beverages. ially with the students who could drink but LaSalle University in Philadelphia, now can't." intends to improve its activities program by "We tried many non-alcohol theme taking advantage of its location. The admin- dances," said St. Peter's Dean of Students istration is offering trips into Philadelphia to Rev. Edward Heavey, "but they went over help entertain students. like a rain cloud. They weren't very success- "When you're in a metropolitan area ful. Our student government is putting like New York or Philadelphia, you're com- together a Halloween mixer and a lot of work peting with the city all the time," said David drinkers, schools are learning about their checks by bartenders, and have bartenders is going into it. But if we don't have a Weitzel, assistant to the vice president for legal obligations. With the law changing, watch the condition of those we serve. If we successful party, I don't know what we will student affairs at LaSalle. "We can't afford administrations are concerned about their sell to someone who looks bad and he do." to compete with some of the quality of enter- civil liabilities where injuries or property de- crashes driving home and becomes a Reacting to the federal campaign to tainment. So we take advantage of it by struction results from campus-related paraplegic, then we better have a $10 million make all states raise the drinking age to 21, sending the students there." drinking. insurance policy." schools have restructed the use of alcohol on Law Unfair campus by redesigning pubs and hangouts "They have no choice. If they want a social The new prohibition will not prevent and banning kegs on campus. In response, students from drinking. It will only change students have taken to the picket lines to I event and violate the law, then everyone where they drink. Students will always be protest the new legislation. One dean, who able to obtain fake I.D., slip into bars with did not want to be identified, said he feared \ loses. They (the lawmakers) have you lazy proofing procedures, and get older that many students have become "closet friends to buy them alcohol. Thus, many drinkers or bathroom drinkers." lover a barrel." administrators feel the law is disappointing, The new prohibition stems from the "I think college is a very good place to sudden epidemic of drunk driving. In an —Rev. Edward Heavey, learn how to drink appropriately. The law effort to rid the country of the problem, 9 takes away an educational opportunity," many lobbying groups, including Mothers Dean of Students, St. Peter s College said Dr. Susan Ebbs, dean of students at Against Drunk Driving, succeeded in Manhattan College. persuading Congress to pass a resolution Despite these effects, administrators "With this law and related laws, the Heavey of St. Peter's College also penalizing any state who didn't raise its stress that the only way campus life will dry courts are holding the bartenders and the opposes the philosophy behind the new drinking age to 21. A state could stand to lose out is if the students choose to stop drinking, hosts liable for any damage that happens to drinking age. millions of dollars in federal highway funds if and not if they are merely told what to do. someone driving or that someone driving "If they are going to raise the drinking it does not comply with the law by October 1, "Students have to accept it," said does," said Joseph McGowan, vice president age to 21, then everything should be 21. At 1986. Although many states disagree with the Heavey. "They have no choice. If they want for student affairs at Fordham. 18, you are old enough to adopt a child, goto a social event and violate the law, then "Our lawyers," said Heavey, "said that war, to sue, to get sued, to own a business. everyone loses. They (the lawmakers) have we have to make sure that we can show that All of which requires someone to be very you over a barrel." we tried to enforce the law. We need posted mature. And 1 don't think drinking requires Administrations also say that social regulations, honest checks at the doors, spot you to beany more mature." behavior on campus is shifting dramatically because students are more concerned about their health and their careers than any previous group. "From all the publicity {fiat the problem of alcohol has caused us in the United States," said Holy Cross Dean of Studenls Rev. Henry Murphy, "the mood change I sec is that students arc becoming more accepting of reasonable restraints and reasonable uses of alcohol, even to the point of accepting people who were outcasts because they didn't drink." "I think it's due mostly not to what colleges do but to what society has done- Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Students 1 Against Drunk Driving, advertising, serious i) accidents. Just the fact that society wants the o age at 21 is a statement by society itself." Along with adjusting student social c activities, virtually all campuses today have alcohol-awareness programs.. At LaSalle, all studenls who wish to partake in any event where alcohol is served must attend a two- hour seminar on alcohol awareness. The seminar is designed to make students more aware o( the effects of alcohol and bow to be a responsible drinker. While students leant lo be responsible, 6/THE RAM/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,1985 Attention Big Apple Weekend THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Students! • Discover Lincoln Center Club Fair, 2-8 p.m. Plaza Level. • Mixer featuring the EAST COAST band. United Student Pope Auditorium. 8:30 p.m. until midnight Government Rose Hill students invited. FRIDAX SEPTEMBER 20 Office Hours • CAB Concerts Committee presents UB40 Faculty Memorial Rm. 436 & 437 Rose Hill Gym. Monday 11:30-3:30 • RHA Mixer in Cafeteria 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday 11:30-3:30 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Wednesday 10:30 - 4:30 Take a Bite Out Of The Apple. Thursday 9:30-1:30 Manhattan tours: San Gennaro, Greenwich Village, Friday 8:30-10:30 South Street Seaport, New York Experience. 1:30 - 3:30 This Weekend is sponsored by Telephone No. 579-2090 CAB,RHA,CLC We're Interested in Your Concerns . f OULDYOU LIKE TO STUDY IN ENGLAND NEXT TERM? THE SALFORD SEMESTER offers —Full Tuition (a choice of 60 courses) Additional details from: Mr. EJ. Vincent, —Housing—your own single room on Director, The Salford Semester, campus University of Salford, —Round-trip Airfare US-UK-US SALFORD, M5 4WT, England —Travel in England (York, Liverpool, Tel: 061-736 543 Ext. 7269 Stratford-Upon-Avon, Lake District) and Theatre and Concert Visits And if you wish to discuss the programme personally with Mr Vincent, he will be at —Full use of University facilities (Student 212-243-3700 in New York, from Union, Library, Sports Facilities, September 28 to October 1 st—calI any Medical Centre etc.) day. Thank you. The one semester fee for all items above The University of Salford is an accredited is $5,500., which is no more and possibly residential co-educational British less than you pay for a semester at home. university. It has developed an academic So think about that. programme especially for American undergraduates. THE RAM/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,1985/7

rented radar device resembling a lawnmower. Professors And Students The instrument sends a beam into the earth which reflects off of underground objects. When the reflected rays are received, the Search For radar device emits a beeping sound, thus pro- ducing an echo profile of the buried structure. So far Gilbert only picked up a The Manor House non-continuous echo, suggesting rubble by Matthew Krowne Wines is hoping that the project will reveal beneath the site. Gilbert theorizes that this There is a puzzle lying beneath the some interesting facts about colonial life in wall of rubble is the remains of the east wing grounds of Collins and doctors Allan Gilbert the Bronx. of the demolished building. and Roger Wines arc trying to piece it The dig officially began last week and Gilbert and Wines would like to together. will cover the entire first semester. Aiding in continue the project, but the possibility of A colonial farmhouse once stood where the effort are 14 students enrolled in an further exploration is not promising. One the Collins auditorium now stands. The rich Archaeological History course. drawback is that seasonal changes in weather history of this building, defunct since 1896, is The excavation crew meets three times a are restricting. what Wines finds alluring. Wines, a histor- week and works in a very organized fashion. "The fall is really the only good time for ian, is intrigued by the possible revelations The students are divided into three teams of excavation in this area," said Gilbert. The that lie waiting beneath the earth. So great five each. A single team is assigned to one soil freezes in the winter and the earth tends was his curiosity that he, along with Gilbert, plot of 10 square feet. Each worker uses a to be too moist for proper digging in the initiated an archaeological dig at the site. pointed trowel, the standard archaeological spring. No artifacts have been uncovered yet tool, to uncover any artifacts hidden in the Manpower is also limited, especially since work just started, but the two pro- soil. Afterward the loose soil is collected in Besides uncovering objects, the trowels since the students currently working will no fessors are eager to learn about the old buckets and sifted through a screen in order also aid in the dating process The longer be taking the course next semester. house. Very little is known about the building to reveal tiny objects which may have been archaeologists observe color changes in the Another serious problem is the lack of itself and the people who occupied it. Wines overlooked. dirt as they dig deeper. These changes indi- money to systain the operation. The project's would like to find out more about the home Immediately after their discovery, the cate a change in time period and can be budget has already been depleted after which served as a residence for nuns, an artifacts are numbered, detailed, on a sheet helpful in determining what era an artifact purchasing the necessary materials, including infirmary and a seminary for Fordham Uni- of paper and placed into zip-lock bags. Three came from. a $359 fence. The professors need additional versity. types of brushes are available for cleaning off One very sophisticated piece of equip- money to buy materials such as microscopes, "I'm very interested in the history of the objects. ment employeed by the digging team is a. for studying the artifacts. Fordham and this is part of it," Wines said. In any case, the future of the archaeo- In recent weeks students have taken A 7hc firit Manor Hotuc-1691/ logical dip depends on whether the effort is notice of the fenced-off excavation area. successful.If fe significant finds are made, What many may have missed is a plaque Gilbert says he may raise up part of the presented in 1939 by the class of 1942, which "/Vw very foundation for a musuem exhibit and end the lies within the fencing. This tablet, partially study. He said, though, that half the fun is obscured by bushes, boasts the proud history interested in making discoveries. "I can get involved in of the 17th century farmhouse. Before it was any problem, no matter where it is. The sold to the Society of Jesus in 1839, the house the history of detective work is very interesting," Gilbert is said to have served as staff headquarters said. for the Continental Army during the Revo- Fordham and Gilbert is no stranger to archaeological lution, In addition, it is believed to have been research. This his degree in New Eastern phil- used as the setting for "The Spy," written bu this is part of '> eology from Columbia University, he has James Fenimore Cooper. participated in excavations in Cyprus and Although these grand assertions are it," \ Israel. He has also studied artifacts from a merely tradition and not proven fact, the dig in Iran and hopes to travel to Turkey in manor's value as one of the oldest farm- —Dr. Roger Wines the near future to do more archaeological houses in the Bronx area is indis-putable. research, f BIRTHDAY 'Killing Fields ' ReporterBASH FOR To Speak A t Rose Hill McGINLEY by Edward Uoland by Edward Uoland continue to contribute a column to the Over 300 party-goers gathered in the Sydney Schanberg, the controversial Times. Law School Atrium last Thursday evening to journalist for The New York Times whose In 1975, Schanberg was one of the few celebrate the SOth birthday of President- reporting was the basis for the movie The Western correspondents to witness the fall of Emeritus Laurence J. McGinley, S.J., and to Killing Fields will speak at Fordham on Tues- Cambodia. He was named Metropolitan Edi- dedicate a $1 million academic chair in his day, September 24, at 12:30 p.m. in the tor of the Times the same day that he re- honor. McGinley Center Ballroom. The Pulitzer ceived the Pulitzer Prize, May 3, 1976. Prominent members of New York's Prize winning correspondent was recently Despite pleas from his fellow colleagues to artistic, academic, and political community dropped from the editorial board of the leave Phnom Penh when the Communist raised their glasses in a champagne toast to Times, allegedly because of his outspoken regime took over, Schanberg remained in the former University president and founding views on Westway and his attacks on such Cambodia risking his life for his journalism. director of the Lincoln Center- for the prominent New York figures as Mayor Ed The lecture is being sponsored by the Performing Arts. Guests dined on a caviar Koch and developer Donald Trump. American Age Lecture Series and will have a and cold lobster buffet, while watching a slide show of McGinley's life narrated by Although he is no longer a member of reception with Schanberg following. All are invited. University President Joseph O'Hare, S.J. the editorial board, Schanberg will still Mayor Edward Koch, Alice Tully, Avery Fisher, Bess Myerson, and Dave Rocke- Rev. Laurence J. McGinley feller assisted McGinley in cutting his birth- was under his tenure that Fordham at Lin- WFUV Receives AP Awards day cake. coln Center was founded in 1962. He was "It was upbeat, entertaining and classy; also instrumental in the foundation of the by John Mooney The station did receive a special mention all that is Fordham. I enjoyed myself im- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, WFUV, Fordham University's radio for the election coverage. mensely," said McGinley. where he has served as a director for 25 years. station, took two out of four awards that the WFUV's election night coverage lasted In responding to his role as President The McGinley years also boast the Associated Press handed out to colleges at for five hours and Farry felt the continuous emeritus McGinley told his guests, "Emeritus appearance of Martyrs' Court, Loyola-Faber 'the annual ceremonies held at Thousand coverage made the station worthy of the comes from the Latin, 'e' meaning you're and the campus center that would later bear I Islands, New York last weekend. awards. The WAER broadcasts included ten out. Meritus meaning you ought to be." his name. ; The 50,000 watt station received awards minutes of local coverage by Syracuse stu- The new academic chair in McGinley's Outside of Fordham, McGinley has I for Best Regularly Scheduled Newscast, (The dents followed by national updates from a honor will promote teaching and research at served as the President of the Middle States Evening Report), and Best Morning Sports- professional station. the Rose Hill campus. The trustees of Lin- Association, director of Vatican radio broad- icast, but was upset by WAER of Syracuse What may have been a bigger surprise coln Center for (he Performing Arts have casts, and an executive member of the New I University for Best Documentary and Best for the Fordham station was the selection of donated $250,000 towards the chair. York World's Fair committee. .Spot Coverage. a WFUV morning sportscast, anchored by Fordham has initiated a campaign to raise the When McGinley stepped clown as presi- ; "I had hoped we would win but it didn't Paul Dottino, FC '86, as the best in its cate- balance. dent in 1963 the New York Times called him it urn out that way," said WFUV News Direc- gory. WEAR, the runner-up, was the winner McGinley's presidency between 1949 "a New Yorker in the finest sense of the tor Paul Farry, FC '86. "We had people last year and has a long list of top-notch spor- iuu\ 1963 is the longest administration of any word, he has extended the educational power covering both local and national races. Our tscast ing alumni such as Len Berman and of the University's 31 presidents. During his of this important institution of higher learn- !s'rttl was in Los Angeles at Reagan head- Marv Albert. 14 year term as president, McGinley was pre- ing far beyond the New York scene... and has I quarters and in Minneapolis at the Mondale WFUV did not win any awards in last dominately known as Fordham's builder. It won our admiration and gratitude." jcanip.", _ year's competition. 8/THE RAM/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,1985 RENT-A ROOMMATE $23-"A MQ AMQ AMQ

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Once upon a midnight dreary, while 1 street, and at the time, it was used as a [Hindered weak and weary, farmhouse in the Fordham area, then a pair Over many a quaint and curious volume of of Westchester County. forgotten lore, "When the house was built, it was one While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly of many. Landowners rented out the houses there came a tapping, to tenant farmers," says tall dark-haired As of someone gently rapping, rapping DiLallo. at my chamber door... Edgar Allan Poe chose to rent the place ans of Edgar Allan Poe may well be in 1846 because he liked the rustic, agri- familiar with these lines from his spine- cultural setting, and because his wife Virginia Ftingling poem, "The Raven," But was ill. what they may not know about this talented "In the 1840's, Poe lived with Virginia and his mother-in-law in lower Manhattan," DiLallo says, "And even at that time, the downtown area was quite busy and con- gested. When Virginia was stricken with tuberculosis, Poe moved her to the Bronx." The building is small and fucked between some trees on a small plot of grass. Children play stick ball and old men play checkers in a nearby park, seemingly oblivious to the piece of history that sits right literature that Poe edited. less claws of yellow journalists. 19th century writer is that the "chamber behind them. The house is stark white clap- "Most people have a distorted image of "A few years ago, we had a bit of a door" he mentioned just may be the one board with green shutters. It's an anachron- Edgar Allen Poe," expla'ns the bespectacled problem up here... The National Enquirer that's located right here in the Bronx. ism that doesn't lit in with the "bodegas" caretaker. "Because of his grisly, macabre came and caused a stir.'' The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage, on the and the check-cashing places of the neighbor- literature, many think of him as a really It seems that the former caretaker of the Grand Concourse and East Kingsbridge hood. Tall brick apartment buildings loom bizarre person. Actually, he was a real house thought that he was Edgar Allan Poe Road, is a charming tribute to one of the above the little house's roof. devoted family man," reincarnated, and he stalked about the neigh- area's favorite adopted sons. Poe lived there Inside, the rooms are small and simply After Poe's death in 1849, stories borhood in a cloak, making this proclama- from 1846 until his death in 1849. decorated. abounded that said he was an alcoholic and a tion. The Enquirer seized the "scoop." "He wrote some of his best-known "A few of the furnishings here are origi- drug addict. The real E.A. Poe did a bit of stalking works while living in the Bronx," explains nals, like that bed," DiLallo says, gesturing "The posthumous rumors about his himself, and his footsteps often brought him caretaker Bob DiLallo, who lectures on Poe. toward a small chamber. "Virginia died right drinking and drug habits are ridiculous," Di- to the Fordham University grounds (then ""Eureka," "Ulalume," and there." Lallo declares. "He lived in a day when phar- called St. John's College). He enjoyed the "Annabel Lee" were all written right here," On a brighter note, the walls are macists routinely prescribed medication serene beauty of Fordham, and the place he says enthusiastically. .adorned with artists' renditions of the house, which contained opium—that should be kept often inspired him in his literary works. Poe The building was constructed in 1812 by pictures of Poe, and a framed clipping from in mind. Also, if you look at the amount of spent a lot of time sharing intellectual John Wheeler. Its original site was across the The Stylus, a monthly journal of general work that he pumped out in his relatively conversation with the Jesuits and students of short lifetime (over 2 million published the College. words), it's absurd to think that he was a And yet, for all his world renown in Accounting Fraternity and drug and alcohol abuser.'' literature, Poe remains largely unfamiliar to Because of the grim overtones of such the Bronx community. Even those who have Poe works as "The Pit and the Pendulum" heard of him are surprised that he once lived Alumni Raise $1,100 for P.O.T.S. and "The Tell-Tale Heart", people have right in the neighborhood. often glamorized and romanticized the life of "No, I've never heard of him," says by Matt Nolfo just playing for fun and in support of the Edgar Allan Poe. Leo, a smiling, bearded man in his 20's. Competiton, enjoyment and fund- POTS program. It will do a lot of good for "Many who have written about him feel "Yes, I've read some of his writings," raising were the elements of a student-alumni the neighborhood." that they have to justify his macabre literary asserts Elise, a dark-haired woman who soltball game last week, which raised more "It's a great opportunity for the style by exaggerating his everyday life," says works in home health aid, "But 1 don't than $1,100 for soup kitchens known as students to meet with the Big Eight account- DiLallo. remember what they are." "Part of the Solution." ants," said CBA '88 class president Brendan "He had an imposing appearance—he "Of course," beams Lash, a 50 year old A warm, radiant sun and a quint- Burns. "The players are having a lot of fun wore a big, sweeping cloak while walking Albanian man with a thick accent. "His essential blue sky complemented the altruistic and are benefitting the community at the around town." DiLallo continues: "He works have been translated into all languages intentions of two groups of future and prac- same time." looked a little odd and people of his clay read —it's beautiful." ticing executives indulging in some good fun Several Big Eight employees who a lot into that." But has Lash ever been up to that piece loi a very worthy cause. donned caps and gowns only a little over a Apparently, people of today are still of history nestled between the Grand Con- What transpired were two old- year ago were happy to spend an afternoon taking the mystery surrounding Edgar Allen course and East Kingsbridge Road? fashioned games of softball, consisting of the back at Rose Hill. Poe a bit too far. The unassuming little "No, not yet," he says thoughtfully, lieia Alpha Psi Fraternity, a local chapter of "It's really great to get back and see all abode in the Bronx recently fell into the ruth- "but someday I'll go." !l|c prestigious national honor fraternity for the seniors," said Debbie Burke, a CBA '84 accounting majors, in collaboration with graduate and former president of Beta Alpha '•ordham's accounting society. These under- Psi, who successfully completed the graduate students were squared-olf against academic demands of Rose Hill and jumped an enthusiastic team of private accountants, right into the downtown offices of Cooper <& H>me of whom are former CBA graduates. Ly brand. and are presently employed by several of the "It's great to get back," said Mike country's "Big Eight" accounting firms. Inscrra, a CBA 'S3 graduate, and also former 'The purpose of the game is to receive president of the accounting fraternity. "This contributions, mostly coming from the par- is really a superior chapter, and I'm glad to ticipating Big eight firms," said Tom see that so many more people turned out this c'»wan, CBA '86, and president of" Beta year than have in previous years.'' Alpha Psi. "The money we collect will be Inscrra observed that while about 30 donated to various POTS sites in the area." students and fellow Big Eight employees Both organizations, Beta Alpha Psi, played in the game, an additional 25 AMATO which includes about 30 members, as well as spectators cheered them on. 'he Accounting Society, which has about 15 At the completion of the second game, members, also ran cake saies, raffles and both teams met at home plate and cordially Pharmacy, Inc. °l"cr fund-raising activities earlier in the congratulated each other on a pleasurable wcek to aid the POTS sites. and successful afternoon of soltball that 1972" The afternoon was also a success in included a few laughs, and some benevolent allowing the accountants and students to intentions thrown in. pcape the dutches of their respective calcu- The team split the doubleheader, with llll°rs and textbooks. the Big Eight squad taking the first game, 12- 365-8630 9, and the students triumphing in the second, 'I usually play competitively," said ki CO Nam Hesselebcrg, CBA '87, after hitting the 2-1. Although neither team prevailed, the CORNER.HUGHES. AVE 619 EAST.JI87«! ST aitemoon's °«'y borne run. "But today I'm POTS organization was clearly the winner. 10/THE RAM/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,1985 TV? Raiders of Tl s many are perhaps aware, Fordham will wit- destruction, and now SERVING CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY SINCE ness the first archaeological excavation on its passing sufficiently to M own grounds this semester. This subsurface ex- hopes of learning what v A learnt were the house sti) ploration, the first conducted outside the auspices of Melissa Goodman Editor In Chief Physical Plant, will involve 14 Fordham College stu- measured differently by dents curious to learn more about colonial life in the made the look backwar Christine Federico Executive Editor Bronx and the early years of St. John's College. In serving only the gaps in| Andrew Mola*...) * Managing Editor Westchester before its i Scott Benjamin Ne4 Edforf, IH» Martin Features Editor City as Bronx County, A further wonderm Vicki Donoghue NevwtIdQorlJuck Curry Sports Editor Faculty Focus world today, is the diffic Jeanine Poltronieri.... Editorial Patfl £dfto*tfWc»iael Zuccarello Sports Editor in material remains. Arc Glenn Proto Aits Editor^aul Guido Assistant Sports Editor With when the locale is exotic Jeff Rapsis Assistant Art* Editor P«te Tosches Assistant Sports Editor familiar surroundings co Matthew Bertron Copw editor J&a Ring Photography Editor historical accounts so Tom DILenge , C«k fttyp &4& McDonough Sports Photo Editor AHon S. Gilbert contempt; excavation is v lH ih some excursion into diri) keeping with the interdisciplinary nature of historical Obviously to such observ | Duva.. Jf|?;»X, *.,..*. Graphics Editor archaeology, direction of the work will cross depart- grime of an active dig, Joseph MonAvll mental lines, with Prof. Roger Wines (History) taking science is clinical. Archae: GracMk4rile Kennedy ! f Business Managw charge of the documentary evidence while I manage be neither history nor scic Sean Keegan....,... Su^scr^fibn Manager the fieldwork. The site of digging will be the lawn area The truth is that arch| immediately east of the entrance to Collins Hall, and learning about the past The Ram Is the University-wide newspaper of Fordham University, serving the campus and the community since 1918. Th« Ram Is published each the object of the investigation will be to locate, clear, written word. Ruins an Wednesday and distributed free of charge every Thursday during the academic year. Correspondence should be addressed to Th« Ram, Box B, For- and study remains of the old Rose Hill manor. dham University, Bronx, N.Y. 10458. The Ram's editorial and business offices are located at the Rose Hill campus In Facully Memorial Hall, Rooms valueless for the uses to HI 428,429 and 443. The Editorial Office telephone number Is (212) 579-2665,933-9765. Copy Office, 579-2094, 295-0962. Business and Advertising (212) 579-2082. The Ram Is represented nationally for advertising by CASS, American Passage and CMPS. Ad rates are available on request from the adver- tising manager. Ad deadline Is Tuesday a( 5 p.m. Letters-tolhe-Edltor are also due on Tuesdays, 5 p.m. The opinions expressed in Ram editorials are Ihose of the editorial board; those expressed In columns, letters or graphic din Ihose of the Individual writers or artists. No part of the Ram Including text, photos, artwork and ads may be reproduced without the written consent of the editor. The Ram Is composed on campus at Fordham Student Prinl and printed by offset lithography on recycled paper In a union printing plant. Schoolhouse Rock A "Conjunction, junction, what's your function?" sings a Saturday morning TV sppt for children. Many Fordham students may not know the answer to that question, according to some members of the Communications Department. In a memo distributed to students in Com- munications classes, the department said that "the faculty WILL NOT ACCEPT work that fails to meet the basic standards of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style and is not proofread before submission." The memo is saying that students need lo improve their writing skills. The Ram agrees. Some articles the newspaper receives are written with two-page long paragraphs. Columns con- I tain sentences that never end. Ideas in news articles are not connected, and grammatical errors The manor was the farmstead home of Benjamine but they reflect with som abound. Corsa (1692-1770), son of a Dutch immigrant from those who left them behini Writing a memo to students warning them to watch their grammar is effective because it forces Recife to British New York. Corsa married Janetje to deal with earthbound cv students to be more aware of their work. Perhaps (he fear of receiving poor grades will give some Michaelson, daughter of a farmer from the local quantities, and spatial re students the impetus to thoroughly proofread their papers. Bronx community of Fordham Manor, and settled take on special meaning. upon a farm adjacent to that of his in-laws that Interpretation is noi Tougher grading policies, however, will not totally solve the problem. Many students encompassed the area of the present Rose Hill campus of the archaeological reco: entering college either have never been taught correct grammar in high school or have not and the southern part of the botanical gardens. to the deeds people did practiced it enough. Grammar must frequently be reviewed for it to become an integral part of Initially rented, but later purchased from the people made about the d writing. Dutch Reformed Church, the farm was occupied by the real objects that peor! Campus publications have been criticized for grammatical errors in the past. To improve our Corsa and subsequently by his son Isaac until the and we gain a stronger fe writing, this newspaper is meeting with newswriters after their articles are printed to go over Revolution, when the lands were confiscated by New reconstruction—usually « mistakes, and is occasionally meeting with professionals in the field to review errors in the publi- York State as Loyalist property. After passing through according to their dis cation. But this effort is only a finger plugging the hole in the dam. It is the University's and several owners as a country home, the old Corsa estate associated furnishings, students' responsibility to improve the writing. was finally bought by Archbishop John Hughes in give more detail, but the of potential subject Fordham offers English composition classes during freshman year, but clearly, these classes are 1839 as the site of a new Catholic college. The manor remained standing, incorporated into the college as an ommission and purposeful' not enough. A more sophisticated program must be devised. infirmary, nun's residence, and servants' quarters until chronicler. Although it Standards for exemption from English Composition should be toughened. All entering 1896, when the unfortunate decision was made to raze own, archaeology fulfills Jl freshmen should be required to take Knglish Corn position placement exams, much like the foreign the structure, making room for Collins Auditorium case, the complementary language placement tests. (built 1905). Preserved drawings and photographs records would appear ^ These exams would include a written essay. The school currently uses scores received on theTest from its days as a campus landmark reveals a center environment for a balance of Standard Written English, a multiple-choice test, to determine whether a student should be hall, two storey, wood frame house with eastern and rare remaining relics of old exempt from taking English Composition. This multiple-choice test does not illustrate a western wings. The construction of Collins Hall has Rational concepts asi writer's sentence structure or thought process. obliterated the central and western portions, but emanates from acheaeol The English compositon classes can then be divided into two levels. Students who need more foundations and debris from the eastern end appear to sensitive people can appro, individual attention can be placed in English Composition I. Those who are ready for a more lie buried at depths between two and six feet below the expectation of immin challenging curriculum would take Knglish Composition II. modern ground surface in the vicinity of the commer- probing the unknown, oi orative boulder, set up by Father Robert Gannon in time through the study i Improvement is needed throughout the University. Faculty members and administrators also 1939. It is this section of the house that we will be un- the fascination is potent, need to brush up on the elements of grammar and style. Instructions on exams and letters and covering. emotions, since they moiil memos to students often contain muddy sentences and spelling and grammatical errors. It might be wondered why, if so much is known and care in the name of i In fact, the Communications Department was the first to put its own policy into effect. In about the manor, we go to the trouble of digging it up. project and its potential rtfl the original memo criticizing grammar, I lie last sentence suggests thai students use "the American The fact is that very little information about the house Every excavation hi Heritage or Webster's Collegiate Dictionaries" as guides. or the Corsas has been preserved. Aspects of everyday goals in the form of plan:1 According to The Associated I'ress Stylcbook, the common noun elements of names in plural living among the common folk arc seldom the best to yield, in addition to o':i uses should be lowercase. In other words, the"!)" in "Dictionaries," should lie lowercase. reported events, whether or not they form the back- dues pertinent to signifies The Department realized its mistake and corrected it in a later memo. ground to the establishment of an important American such goals. Two of tl university. The great irony from ths historical point of unresolved issues abou11' view is that the house survived nearly 200 years until its fication as a result of lhi*-"' THE RAM/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,1985/11

provide enough archaeological evidence of stonework, be covered by newspaper reports, and we will try to mortar, or embedded artifacts to date the remains, prepare the finds for exhibition as quickly as we can so foundation trench, or subsequent additions and that educational value of the project can be shared reniodelings, if they occurred. beyond the seminar-level course within which it is being The second major question concerns the nature of conducted. Some of your questions can be entertained Lost Manor a rectangular structure about 30 feet east of the manor at the site so long as we do not lose any of the precious ars later we regret its concerns the manor's initial date of construction. that appears on late 19th century plans of the campus. dig time that is ours to exploit until semester's end or ough it remains in the Tradition has it that Benjamin Corsa was born a native Possibly a barn or storage shed, it stood close to a snow, whichever comes first. In any event, we invite have been more easily of Fordham Manor, and thus the house presumably wall, discovered only this past spring, that may have the entire Fordham community to visit the site and h us. Progress, usually had to be standing before 1692, the year of his birth. been the original water source for the manor. Without follow our progress. •rent people, has thus This tradition apparently springs from a mid-19th descriptions of this building, clearly present on all With work already begun, the site is no longer the ire difficult while pre- century obituary for Benjamin's grandson, Andrew known maps drawn between 1868 and 1907, we must shady linden grove it was a week ago. We have tempor- knowledge about rural Corsa, that appeared in the Westchester Herald. resort to excavation to learn what we can of its arily broken the tranquility of the place for a purpose nation into New York However, Dutch Church records indicate, to the con- appearance and function. (The well, which may hold that we trust will being its history back to life. Though trary, that Benjamin's marriage took place in 1718, substantial quantities of artifactual materials, will not it is a small site, shattered by recent construction, it is lhared by a few in the and that he was a resident of Manhattan at the time. be dug at this time. The high costs of shoring and Fordham's heritage and a symbol of our distant if seeing historical value Thus, the later and possibly erroneous obituary that supports necessary to make the shaft safe to excavate beginnings. We all share the responsibility of protect- Jogy i.s exciting to most dates the house earlier than 1700 has given rise to num- force us to postpone this phase of the work until ing its remains and making sure that at least its le period remote. More erous histories, including the bronze plaque affixed to further funding can be obtained.) memory does not become lost. I with the availability of the boulder marking the site, whereas church records Other uncertainties about the manor's past exist, Dr. Allan S. Gilbert, has been an assistant professor of |es breeds a subtle preserving eyewitness documentation imply that Corsa such as its role during the Revolution as a possible anthropology at Fordham since 1983 and he is I as an unpleasant, toil- established himself in the Bronx only after marrying a headquarters for General Washington, and details interested in the ancient Near East and local historical |es for pieces of junk. local girl. Exposure of original foundations may about early campus life. Results of our exploration will archaeology. * mused by the dust and ly is gentlemanly, and "'by default, appears to

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' honest scholarship. The incredulous statements Association of Colleges and Schools that the library made by Mr. Philion's peasants seem to be is "functionally disastrous." Facts in rewritten, by someone or some group, to imply that Dr. Cammarosano seems to think that one sophisticated weaponry supplied by the U.S. is ". ..can't get much out of $300,000 these days." what is responsible for El Salvador's tragedies. I Well, Dr. Cammarosano, negligible as this sum of find it most difficult to believe that a peasant money may seem to you, I am sure it could easily El Salvador farmer would emphasize the exact make of weapon finance at least some of the desperately needed used by government forces, unless somehow rehabilitation of Duane Library. To (he Editor: coached. So, it is not the fact that there may be Indeed, sports are as important to Fordham as After reading "El Salvador's Secret Sorrows" by atrocities being committed that I am questioning, scholarship. I hasten to add, though, that know- Stephen Philion, I feel obliged by the dictates of but rather Mr. Philion's scholarship. ledge must be as important to the serious athlete as good conscience and logical reasoning to fashion According to Mr. Philion: "there are a few to the serious student. Duane Library contains the some kind of response. I am compelled to write this not widely read magazines which have documented largest and most precious accumulation of know- letter because my intelligence as a reader has been these atrocities... however these publications do not ledge here at Fordham. grossly insulted. have the resources of the corporate media—who To favor a $300,000 facelift for the gym over Rather than discuss atrocities committed by have managed to convince their readership that $300,000 worth of improvements for the library is the government in El Salvador himself, Mr. Philion everything is fine and being democratically to do a grave disservice to the students and has most judiciously decided to "let the most reformed in El Salvador". Yet the July 1st edition educational tradition at Fordham University. powerful spokespersons, the peasants of El Salva- of Time magazine, that "corporate" exploiter of J. Vreeland dor, depict them". Therefore, there should be no the working class, does not in any manner show El Ft' '88 doubt in your mind as to the validity of such Salvador as "fine" or becoming "democratically I'tness the behavior of reports. As a compassionate people it would be reformed". Instead it reported on a group of gun- L'c the shock of having altogether unfathomable, on our part, to deny men "presumed to be Marxist rebels" who "killed Mechanical p lias passed, the kinds these "assertions of fact" made by the innocent four off-duty marines, two American businessmen, (jliips of buried things eyewitnesses who themselves have had to live fiveSalvadorans, a Chilean, and a Guatemalan." through these horrors. Although in all fairness, I cannot say that I Labs but the significance And what kind of heinous acts have been have read any of Mr. Philion's magazines "which |ts conditional linkage To the Editor: unleashed upon the already oppressed masses? Mr. have documented these atrocities", solely because The Chemistry Department has decided to an the statements Philion provides us with the testimony from a Mr. Philion docs not name them, 1 would be most |i'.vdid. We work with offer what would ordinarily be second semester "thirty-five year old farmer from the vicinity of curious to learn of their political ideology. Laboratory in the first semester. The reason for this •il'acluered and used, Suchiotto". According to this unfortunate member In conclusion. I hold that it is ludicrous to I'r former lifelstyles by is to accommodate those Biology and Chemistry of the rural proletariat: "every four or five days, accept, as unexaggerated, those reports of eye- majors who will be taking the MCAT exams this I'er-of the buildings at any given time the A-37 and 'push and pull' witness acounts that Stephen Philion has offered to fl arrangements and fall. Because only one program of laboratory in- planes came... some nights the helicopters arrive the reader. It is so obvious that they have been re- struction will be offered, first semester Chemistry Iorieal account might about nine p.m. and drop 'bengal lights' and then shaped by someone or some group idealogically to f tell a story that is free students will be forced to take the same lab as the they send the A-37's to drop bombs." Yet one is the left, that to hold them as unblemished testi- others. misunderstandings, left to wonder how a peasant farmer knows that the mony is insulting to the reader. If anyone "has been As one of those taking first semester General ("ion on the part of the planes "sent to drop bombs" are of an A-37 classi- guilty of complicity" it is Stephen Philion. Chemistry, I was disappointed, to say the least, at |cel to vagaries of its fication. But then again we are afforded the obser- Raymond Rigat my first laboratory experience. The lab involved the al need, and in our vations of "a nineteen year old woman from FC'87 qualitative analysis of silver cations. Questions in pitien and artifactual Succhiotto" who knows that the shelling from "the the lab required a knowledge of oxidation states, provide the ideal hill at El Caballito" is of an "SS Morter shell" disproportiation, solubility of chlorides and the atioii of one of the calibration. Come now Mr. Philion, if a politically [York. Library or solving of chemical equations. apathetic "complacent" like myself can see the im- Our first two lectures, on the other hand, have ' is also a thrill that plausability of such reports, surely a man of your dealt with simple conversions of length, volume and lieldwork that most intellectual talents is not that obtuse as to believe them. density. Needless to say, the lab was meaningless to oilier it comes from At best these "uninfluenced" accounts have been Lombardi? )Vt most of us in General Chemistry. -'iy, the sense of recast, and are therefore unreliable. But when I take To the Editor: The purpose of laboratory is to enhance and "•' of transcending most offense to, is the lack of consideration on the A headline in the September 12 issue of The demonstrate what is learned in the lecture. Unless from another era, part of Stephen Philion by not bothering to list his Rum brought to me the very bad news that 300,000 11 this is so, the laboratory experience is essentially I five lull vent to these sources. valuable dollars are being irresponsibly, and per- worthless, since the procedure becomes simply 110 work with method haps damagingly misallocuted. Ul 1 do not in any way deny that there have been mechanical. ^' an interest in the atrocities committed during El Salvador's bloody 1 am appalled that the University's The Chemistry Department has found it neces- Administration would even consider using this sll civil war. I am not qualified to do so, because my sary to require five hours per week of laboratory, in "iikl have) specific knowledge on this subject is limited. But what money to provide the gymnasium a "facelift" when addition to four hours of lecture and rececitation. '"•alines that promise appears to me to be very obvious is (hat t he essay in there are so many more worthy projects to which it Why not make those live hours of lab an enhance- '""nation, answers or question has been written to imply U.S. complicity could be applied. ment to the led ure, rather than a purely mechanical •""""iiv We also have in the possible crimes committed by El Salvador's Foremost in my mind is Duane Library. As a exercise for all but a few students? ""Poriant and still former clerk at Duane, I can support with first- fn;niui . military. I am led to believe that ideological bias has Edward dome/ In;iy sec clari been allowed to interfere with what should be hand experience the claim of the Middle Slates FC '87 's efforts. The first 12/THE RAM/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,1985 Scorsese Meets SoHo: Another Endless Night

might resemble Manhattan, only with a heavy dose of poetic license. After Hours: To that effect, first-time screenwriter Martin Scorsese rents space in The Joseph Minion has fashioned an off-beat Twilight Zone for his new comedy script in which minor details have major significance. Things we might overlook at the that is as challenging as it is funny. beginning of the movie have a way of coming back to haunt us—an unpaid cab driver, for by Jeff Kiipsis example, returns much later at positively the Martin Scorsese's After Hours is not the wrongest moment possible. kind of film that's going to pack in crowds But this clever habit of tying up loose for weeks on end back home at the Nashua ends does not add up to a nice sense of satis- Drive-In, and thank God for that. Let them faction, for everything else in After Hours is run Rambo till Christmas if they want- an unpredictable as a stroll up Fordham movies move on, and with After Hours, they Road. But that's \\\c point, I think—the film couldn't go in a better direction. is a comedy that gels niosi of its energy by Paul Hacked (Griffin Dunne), soft- catching us off guard. We are just as baffled spoken word processor and hard-working as Paul is at subway fares that suddenly rise uptown boy by clay, becomes bored with to a dollar-fifty when all he can come up with being.bored all night, and so pays a visit to is 97 cents. his neighborhood coffee shop. There he Despite this off-beat and uncommercial meets an elusive woman named Marcy approach, however, After Hours is a very (Rosanna Arquette), and returns to his apart- well-made movie. Griffin Dunne may be ment with her phone number. Calling her up unfocused and does not make the most of might seem like the smart thing to do, and Paul's character, but the large supporting Paul does it. But when he does, he sets in cast, which includes everyone from Terri motion a bizarre and involuted chain of Garr to Cheech and Chong, brings Minion's events that finds him stranded downtown for script effectively to life. The photography is what turns out to be a very long night. especially interesting—in the hands of Nothing Paul does can get him home—he Michael Ballhaus, the camera practically only finds himself more deeply mired in the plays a part of its own in the movie. It travels strangeness of SoHo. everywhere, and actually manages to break Scorsese's SoHo is populated with fairly free when the final credits roll. mild eccentrics and well-scrubbed bohemians It can certainly provide you with a —even the trash on the sidewalks looks fresh lot to ponder about, but Scorsese's After We are just as baffled as Paul is at subway and well-organized. But to pick on this movie Hours is, after all, a comedy. There are lots for sanitizing city life is like getting upset at of good laughs—and look for Martin himself the clock in Julius Caesar: After Hours is not in a cameo as the Club Berlin's seemingly fares that suddenly rise to a dollar fifty when concerned with the city we deal with every hypnotized spotlight turner on mohawk day, but instead operates in a place that night. He's the one without the mohawk. all he can come up with is 97 cents.

Second Annual Awards: I WANT MY MTV? by Andrew Mola Way back when, people used to listen to music because of the sound each group pos- sessed. Nowadays sound is still important to music listeners but to be commercially accepted, videos are also essential. That is why I found it so ironic that an awards show which honors those videos (MTV Awards) didn't have calibre or quality you usually associate with an "awards" show. Amusing at times (with Eddie Murphy as host what did you expect) but rather long drawn out, and just plain old dull, the Second Annual MTV Awards were far from interesting. Which is kind of unfortunate. But rather than bore you with all the details, here is a compilation of who won what.

Best Overall Performance: "Easy Lover"- Best Concept Video: "Smugglers Blues" - Phillip Bailey/Phil Collins Glenn Frey Best Stage Video: "Dancing in the Dark" MTV Hall of lame: Russell Mulcahy; - Bruce Springsteen David Byrne Best New Artist; "Voices Carry" - Til Best Direction: "Boys of Summer" - Jean Tuesday Baptise Mandinto Best Experimental Video: "Close (To The Edit)" - Zbignew Rybczynski Special Recognition: Bob Geldof Best Art Direction: "Boys of Summer" - Best Group Video: "We Are The World" Bryan Jones - USA for Africa Best Cinematography: "Boys of Viewers Choice: "We Are The World" Summer" - Pascal Le Begue Best Male Video: "I'm On Fire" - Bruce Best Special Kffecfs: "Don't Come Springsteen Around Here No More" - Toni Mitchell, Best Female Video: "What's Love Got To Peter Cohen, Kathy Dougherty Do With It"-TinaTurner Best Choreography: "Sad Songs Say So Best Video: "Boys of Summer" - Don Clockwise from Phil: l'hil Much"- David Atkins Henley Collins, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Don Henley. THE RAM/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,1985/13 Jane Fonda's Religious Workout Agnes Goes To Hollywood Agnes of God: The screen version of the Broa- wav hit that's set in an unconventional convent where a nun mysteriously gives birth.

by Lisa Ludvik It is a dark and stormy night, and what looks to be a church, but is in actuality a convent, is silhouetted against the Canadian winter skyline. Inside her room in the con- vent, a young nun has just given birth. Moments later, the newborn baby is found strangled in the trash basket. The preceding scenario is the opening scene of Agnes of God, a Norman Jewison film starring Jane Fonda, Anne Bancroft, and Meg Tilly. One of the most eagerly awaited films of the fall season, Agnes is an intriguing, intense produclion that is well worth viewing. The film is about the mysterious circum- stances surrounding the birth and strangula- tion of Agnes' child. Agnes, the young and childlike novice nun, professes no memory of the pregnancy or birth of the child. The court then appoints Dr. Martha Livingston to decide whether Agnes is mentally fit to stand trial for murder. As Dr. Livingston begins her investigation, she finds herself in direel conflict with the convent's Mother Superior, who is so insistent on Agnes' innocence that she suggests the possibility of a miracle. The movie continues on its uneasy premise: building tension slowly, contrasting science with religion, and exposing details little by little, until its powerful and un- settling climax. Although well directed, the movie drags in the middle. Too many scenes and charac- ters seem superfluous and serve as distrac- tions from the main plot. Sometimes, it A Night with Twelfth Night: seems as if the truth about Agnes will never be revealed. The story itself, adapted by John I'eilmeier from his Tony award winning play, raises too many questions that are un- Shakespeare on (the) Parade answered. For instance, although much emphasis is placed on who the father of the by Jeff Hapsis child is, his identity is never revealed. Early last Friday evening, people from Otherwise, the direction is concise and all walks of university life could be seen interesting. The storyline too is thought lugging blankets and bottles of wine towards provoking and intense, while leaving room Edward's Parade, in the hopes of making a for bits of humor. Cinematographer Sven last fleeting stab at outdoor elegance before Nykvist, a long time collaborator with Autumn settles down and stays. In what has director Ingmar Bergman, also makes the become an annual tradition at Rose Hill, the lilm an enjoyable one to look at. Nykvist Catholic University-based National Players uses the Canadian winter, the convent's iso- presented their touring production of a kttion, and the land itself to make the film's Shakespearean comedy—this time around, appearance beautifully stark. Twelfth Night. Besides the aforementioned strong A crowd of several hundred spectators Points, what really makes the movie work are looked on as the players braved any number tllc performances by the three leading of sonic obstacles: Metro-North trains stresses. Jane Fonda as Dr. Livingston, blowing their horns at the University, car perfectly plays the part of a lonely, tense alarms and sirens from Fordham Road, and career oriented woman. She has played simi- the inevitable low-flying planes fresh out of !;" roles before, but here, she does not La Guardia airport, which never seem to necome a cliche, rather she makes her charac- sound as loud as they do when someone tries ll>r believable and sympathetic. In good to do Shakespeare outdoors. wntiast to Fonda's high strung psychiatrist, Yet the players struggled on, and A»"e Bancroft plays a very calm, yet strong- demonstrated their virtuousity at overcoming Jvi'led Mother Superior. The scenes between the hazards of outdoor theatre by creating l(1|iila and Bancroft are unparalled in the some obstacles themselves—periodically the "U)v'c- Finally, Meg Tilly as Agnes is at times sound went off, and several times Twelfth effectively, livening things up while not over- duclion conies closer to achieving the kind of ailll»yingly innocent and pure. Tilly does a Night lost all electricity. A friend suggested playing their roles. rowdy atmosphere the plays might have been P«>d job playing Agnes almost as if she were that this was an effort to simulate the original No one character stood out—a good originally produced in than any traditional m«ually handicapped, but her character and performance procedure of Shakespeare's sense of ensemble was in evidence through- performance today could, although Eliza- Perloriuancc lack the intensity of the other day, but the power was restored soon after I out the play. Jessica Kuttner's Olivia was bethan audiences would probably be as '^ leads. Fonda and Bancroft may possibly suitably majestic, while Jeffrey Hyatt's Mal- annoyed with the planes as we were. It is ia hi! him. *ive Oscar nominations, but Tilly will Twelfth Night is a comedy about a pair volio was peevish and unlikable in the best ironic, then, that the National Players' ver- |lmkll> way. Feste the jester was especially well- ly be lost in the shuffle. of twins who get shipwrecked in the far-away sion of Twelfth Night suffered from heavy played by Robert J. Napoli, who, when '" ^hort, Agnes is a movie well worth land of Illyria—-the fun begins when the twins cutting and rearrangement of scenes in the u discussing death and wedlock, knows how to first act. As the night grew colder, however, ' "'f'. hut don't go unless you are in the are separated, and each thinks the other has u ! deliver a line such as "Many a good hanging the cutting seemed less and less |" " ''' he unsettled or perturbed as you perished. prevents a bad marriage." important—what m/.v important was that the ;:''••' "'c theater. It is a movie that makes you As one might expect with outdoor thea- l; llk All things considered, perhaps my friend whole thing was a lot of fun. Let's hope that • ' is &uvd for a rainy SalunJay aftcr- tre, the performance was drawn with bold, i ! Was Vfglu 'after'all:' this type" ofo'irUlbbr 'p'ro-' WillVarid Eddie team iip'ag'aiii next year. " ' '' ''"'"er (liana fun Saturday night.. rough lines. The players used body language"" 14/THE RAM/THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER 19,1985

esting—having to give up someone after It's Not JustScrambled^ It's A... they've left no matter how hard we try to keep them alive; the birth of new love. Also, despite some derogatory Catholic impressions, the pro-life argument has some support in this movie. Dr. Walper actually monitors the growth of "Lucy" through a glass jar and notes her development into a living human being. merely accept Walper for his unique style, he But, Creator has just too many loose Creator: does have a few enemies who would like to ends to really be a good movie. For instance, Peter OToole strikes out in know what his project "The Big Picture," is Walper has a secret laboratory right in his all about. But only Harry's intern, Sidney back yard. He built it by stealing equipment search of an ovum, but it's only (Vincent Spano) knows for sure. from the university. Now, why didn't anyone his new film that succeeds in ever notice it was missing? "The Big Picture" is Walper's dead striking out. wife, Lucy, or rather Walper trying to re- Peter O'Toole does his usual wonderful create her in his lab. All he needs to complete job acting, playing the same misunderstood, by Mary Jo Lilly his 30 year project is to find the previously renaissance man he did in My Favorite Year. "Wanted: One fertile human egg." mentioned egg. And find it he does, in the Even when he plays an older man, he still has Does this all sound Sound like a tall order? Well, that's the sign person of Melly (Mariel Hemingway), the a kind of innocent charm that anyone a little ridiculous to you? Peter O'Toole posts all over town in his new wild, young drop-out with intellect whom trapped in the rat race of big business would movie, Creator. Walper learns to love even more than the like to have back. Despite this, though, the I Creator tries to be symbolic but in order O'Toole plays the part of Dr. Harry memory of his former wife. movie just cannot be saved. Walper, a famous scientist at a prestigious Hemingway also does a good job as to do that a lot of thought would have to be used, and it seems like this movie just didn't medical school. Unfortunately, Dr. Walper is Does this all sound a little ridiculous to O'Toole's little vagabond friend. She plays have that. If you like Peter O'Toole, you as bizarre as he is intelligent, and there are a you? Well, you're not far from wrong. her role very naturally and portrays a per- may like to see this movie, but I'd wait till his lot of people who'd like to send him to the Creator had the potential to become a good sonality unlike her past characters. Despite next one came out, funny farm because of it. While most people movie. The themes involved are very inter- this, though, the movie just cannot be saved.

FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA AND GEORGE LUCAS PRESENT A FILM BY PAUL SCHRADER

CUT with P.J. Lucus The New York festival season is reaching its peak, thanks mostly to the feast of feasts, the San Gennaro Festival. The undisputed king ot New York street fairs stretches down Mulberry Street from Houston Street to Bayard Street. This Little Italy extravaganza is wall-to-wall fun. There are more food stands than you thought possible, with sausage and peppers, calamari and raw and baked clams, not to mention zeppoles and tons of Italian pastries to more than satisfy even the healthiest appetite. If you're not hungry yet, work up an appetite by playing one of the money games of skill or chance throughout the feast. Prizes are there to be won, but none of this comes cheaply. So be prepared to spend a lot of money. There are also several amuse- ment rides for kids and adults alike. During all the festivities, the actual reason for the celebration is to remember the martyrdom of Saint Oennaro. He suffered persecution and was eventually beheaded in 50th A.D., because he refused to denounce Christ. The Saint's head and body were both taken to Naples where they are preserved to this day. Saint Gennaro is considered the patron saint of the city and every September 19, a vile of his blood which remains solidified throughout the year, miraculously liquifies. The San Gennaro Feast is now in full swing, and will continue through this coming Sunday, September 23. On November 25,1970, Japan's most celebrated writer, Yukio Mishima, shocked the world. Sights & Sounds a life in four chapters by Andrew Mola

A ZOETROPE STUDIOS/FILMLINK INTERNATIONAL/LUCASFILM LTD. PRODUCTION "MISH1MA: A LIFE IN FOUR CHAPTERS" I^M^. GEORGE LUCAS... FRANCIS COPPOLA s.,™,KEN OGATA • KENJI SAWADA Production will begin sometime in November for Flashdance II. Up until this point YASOSUKE BAIVDO'TOSHIYUKI NAGASHIMA in time Paramount Pictures has not stated who will be featured in the cast... Once a EIKO 1SHIOKA H».b, PHILIP GLASS JOHN BAILEY »H , PAUL SCHRADER & tremendous box office draw, Burt Reynolds has lost his power over the American movie LEONARD SCHRADER r™^, MATA YAMAMOTO „«. TOM LUDDY fans. With the overwhelming panning of his last works, Stroker Ace and Cannonball PAUL SCHRADER a^UsS* Run II, MGM/UA has decided to drop Reynolds' next flick, Fourth and Long Gone. IIIIIHtlWIUIWUT The movie, which dealt with college recruiting, has been in production since mid- R PMIUMMUlTIUIMUl January when shooting recently stopped... Ever wonder what happened to former lead singer of The Monkees Davy Jones? Jones is continuing to pursue his singing career with his portrayal of Jesus Christ in the English touring version of GodspeU. When he is EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT BEGINS not on stage he is working hard on his autobiography entitled, what else, They Made A Monk* Out OjMe Even though Death Wish ///will not be released until the middle FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20 ot fall, us s ar Churhc Bronson has already been contracted to star in Death Wish IV AN RKO CINEMA 5 THEATRE Branson who once said he would never repeat his role as vigilante Paul Kersey, will be paid handsomely lor his role reprisal.

3rdAveat6OthSt PL3 6022 THE RAM/THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19,1985/15 And Then There Were Three Harvard's McLaughlin Leads AD Field by Michael Zuccarello and Jack Curry sity President). I wouldn't want to say any- The search for a new Athletic Director thing that would hurt Fordham or Harvard." has been narrowed down to three candidates, McGowan said Wednesday that the according to a source close to Fordham search committee will conduct interviews late sports. this week and early next week. O'Hare, who The leading candidate to replace Dave is out of town, will meet with the committee Rice, who resigned to accept a similar and final candidates early next week. position this summer at Florida Interna- McGowan would not release the names of tional, is Harvard head basketball coach candidates to be interviewed. Frank McLaughlin, a Fordham College and Penders, meanwhile, is not quite as opti- Fordham Prep graduate. McLaughlin was mistic as he was earlier in the search. also an assistant coach under Digger Phelps "I've put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears at Fordham during the 1970-71 season and into this place, and I'm concerned with followed Phelps to Notre Dame a year later. someone coming in from the outside. I want The other two candidates are Fordham to be able to work with the person," Penders head basketball coach Tom Penders and Bob said. Melvin, a 1963 Fordham graduate who is the Melvin, who worked in sales and mar- school's fifth all-time leading scorer. keting at NFL Films for the past six years, "McLaughlin is probably going to get said he will interview for the job on Friday it," the source said early this week. "Penders morning. even said he thinks McLaughlin is gonna get "I'm looking forward to interviewing," it." said Melvin from his home in Pennsylvania. McLaughlin, who did not verify whether "I've always been close to Fordham Uni- or not he interviewed or applied for the posi- versity. I've always followed the fortunes of tion, did not confirm or deny the rumor. Fordham." "1 am extremely happy here at Penders feels that may not be enough. Flarvard," said McLaughlin by telephone "A new person will take about two years to from the Harvard basketball office Tuesday. adjust to Fordham, and we're already "I won't deny that I have a fondness for behind... Just because someone went to Fordham. Every person 1 have ever dealt with Fordham 20 years ago doesn't mean any- at the Prep and the College has been wonder- thing. Things have changed." ful." Melvin, on the other hand, insists he has Despite the fond memories, McLaughlin stayed close to Fordham, serving on the Hall would not comment on being a candidate. of Fame committee and working at many of "I don't want to say anything about it," the induction ceremonies. McLaughlin said. "I think you should talk to Bob Melvin and Tom Fenders "I know a lot about the program, and Jay McGowan (Vice President for Student I'm excited about the opportunity to inter- Lady Rams Continue Affairs) or Father O'Hare (Fordham Univer- view," said Melvin. To Dominate Area Tennis by Paul Guido team," said the coach. After crushing both Iona and Nassau Moira Clancy and Mimi McLaughlin Conimuuity College, Fordham's women's paired up to give Fordham a 6-2, 6-0 victory tennis team encountered a squad that would in first doubles. not be beaten. Little Dowling Community "We played well together, our games College (Long Island) managed to avoid the complement each other well," said lady Ranis' onslaught by cancelling Mon- sophomore McLaughlin. day's scheduled match. The team of Rama Gvildys and Tina While no official reason was given, Buschi completed the shutout with a quick 6- Howling may have realized that their chances l, 6-0 victory over lona's second team. against the mighty Lady Rams were too slight The team's match against Nassau had >» make the trip from Suffolk. Nevertheless, close to the same results. Once again the team I'ordham is powerful enough to scare oppo- was victorious by a 5-0 score, all of the nents away. matches being decided in straight sets. I lead coach Pat Rooney agrees with this Occupying the top spot against Nassau and any positive assessment of his team's s was deCarvalho. The talented senior 'reni!th. performed up to the occasion as she whipped "I think that the team is extremely Jennifer Klausncr by a 6-0, 6-2 margin. Powerful, very powerful. The team is solid "She (Klausner) was playing better in likearoek." the first set, even though the score doesn't in- I he consistently excellent play of senior dicate that. In the second set she was playing co-captain Sue Tully acts as the base of this so erratically that I lost my rhythm and "s°liil" squad. Tully led Fordham to a 5-0 dropped some games," said deCarvalho of Runout of a courageous Iona team (they did her opponent. s|'w up) with her 6-0, 6-1 rout of Jill Tighe. Meanwhile, Brown and Clancy each "She's a pretty good player," said Tully breezed past their opposition, dropping only l)| nei opponent. "But, she lacked confi- five games between the two. On court four, wnee because I had beaten her in previous McLaughlin achieved what she calls a "l;ik|uis between the two of us." "double bagel" when she blanked Rachel K'llow co-captain Liz deCarvalho also Beck, 6-0, 6-0. ll;'d liule difficulty in winning her match, a 6- The sole doubles match showcased the "•''-" whitewashing of Tracy Morrissey. skills of Kate Sivolella and Keri Brady, who "! think I played well; I felt good," combined for an easy 6-0, 6-2 victory. ^"minented deCarvalho. 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end Ores ^eiuel (,!•* tackles) sparked a defense which made Farland wish he was still charting plays on the sidelines. However, Farland and the Engineers Football rebounded in the second half to hand the maroon and gold a cough loss. A loss which Tutein still doesn't accept. "I felt and still feel that we are A better Continued from putv 20 team than them." Tutein said. "I think their launched." said the ftfth-year coach. "If coach feels the same way." those passes had been launched we would But feelings don't show up on the score- have had a balance (on offense). We just board. Only points do and the Fordham didn't get the execution from the QB position Rams can only blame themsehes for this loss. and that's a major problem." "It was the little things that hurt us," Another problem i> the kicking game. said Tutein. "We dropped a snap when the Nelson Finishes First Besides Clarke's blocked punt, the Rams also ball should have been kicked. On an import- received little help from the barefoot of John ant field goal our kicker picked up his head. Kennedy, b> Phil Plourd for the first meet it was decent." We had a lack of execution from the QB The junior placekicker missed a 42 yard Tr.e Fordham women's cross country Kelly Gallium was the next Fordham position and we had too many penalties. You field goal midway through the third quarter '•"••'-~ :00V: giant strides lai! Friday toward finisher, placing seventh overall with a time can't do that many things wrong against a which would ha\e given the Rains some •- -':-. c '.he commonly held belief that Friday of 19:04.". strong team and expect to win." e breathing room. Tutein felt the kick should EXTRA POINTS- The shoddy quar- ••'••*• ;s an unlucky day. ErinO"ConnellU4ih. 19:39.0). Maureen have been made. terbacking in the first game may cause Tutein ir.siead of avoiding black cats, the lady Paonessa (15th. 20:1".!) and Monica r "He (Kennedy) should have made the to make a change. "We're gonna do --'••::•< "raveled to West Point and finished LoPresti (l"th. 20:50.6) rounded out the top rf field goal." Tutein said. "The kid doesn't something," he said. "I can't say what yet. '-or.- in a fise-ieam meei. losing only to five Fordham finishers. A^errul host Army. react well. He was too impatient and lifted up We're going to have to revvaiuate our QB his head. We're going to have to do In doing so, the squad kicked off a sea- With four of the top five finishers being situation." Don't be surprised if sophomore ;: something about our kicking game." " 'Afiich looks to be '"much better than freshmen, Shea has good reason to be opti- Robert Flaxen vaults ahead of Atkinson and e The Rams also have to do something -'. according to coach Suzanne Shea. mistic for the future of Fordham cross McCain and gets the nod against Catholic on about their penalties. Fordham was whistled fordham's top finisher in the race, country. Saturday... McCain missed a couple of prac- for 90 yards worth of penalties although •r;;f.nian Patty Nelson, also finished first ••We had a great recruiting year," She tices this week with back spasms... Charlie Tutein disagreed with some of the calls. "A ; •\r-ii': Nelson completed the 3.1 mile course said. "We are also a young team. Three of Whitman, Steve Sharps and Ralph Rios had couple of them were questionable," said 7 'ie West Point Country Club in a time of our girls who ran Friday had better times interceptions for the Rams.... The Rams ran Tutein. "After looking at the films. I'm even '-•;™tes. 31.3 seconds.' than our number one girl hut year. We the ball 4£ times and passed a dozen times more disturbed." i'. was a big win for Patty," Shea said should be getting on the map and becoming versus WPl... The game was played on The loss wasted an All-American effort '•'; V'lmn, who averaged less than six min- competitive with national class teams." WPI's new Omni Turf Field, a 1.9 million by Fordham tailback Chip Kron who rushed - ;'x per mile in winning. "Army is an "1 am really excited about it." Nelson dollar investment which received mixed for 126 yards on 31 carries. Kron scored •'--•neni squad and for one of ours to win, it .said. "The whole team did well." reviews from the l'ordham players and Fordham's only YD or a five yard run in the coaches... Fordham defeated Catholic 27-23 •• •'• "'•i thing." Fordham will be looking to continue its first quarter when the Rams looked like __. ^'"-'Isoti, a native of Queens, was also upsurgence when it takes on Columbia. Penn last year... Game time is 1 p.m . world beaters. J and Manhattan in a four-team meet Friday at WRi'v Radio (90.-' FM) will broadcast all '''•' '-J v>.ithher victory. "I felt really good," Nose guard Damon Davis (6 tackles) and -1;- ;i vaid. "| would like to run faster, but VanConlandt Park. the action live. 20/THE RAM/THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19,1985 Soccer Rams Stun 15th-Ranked Columbia

by Chris Coyne tempo in the second half and outplayed its "It was the biggest victory in my 18 Ivy League opponents in every aspect of the years at Fordham." game. That's how Fordham soccer coach Kingsley Chin opened the second half by Frank Schnur described the Rams' shocking scoring his second goal of the game at the ten 4-2 upset over 15th-rajiked Columbia minute mark to cut the deficit to one goal. University Wednesday on Edwards Parade. The Rams put the game out of reach, "We have tied many nationally ranked however, when Mueller scored his second teams in the past but to defeat the 15th- goal of the game with a bit over fifteen ranked team convincingly is just tremen- minutes remaining in the contest. dous," said Schnur. The final fifteen minutes of the game Schnur was extremely pleased with the were dominated by the Rams with the help of play of sophomore Dan Mueller, saying, "He three spectacular saves by freshman Jeffrey just played the game of his life." Although Knuth, who is quickly erasing people's Mueller missed much of last season due to memories of Brian Jamison and Otto Costan- injuries, the former Chaminade High tini. School star proved his ability to lead the team not only offensively but defensively as well. Kai Schumacher and his linemates did an After a shaky first few minutes by the outstanding job in keeping Dexter Skeene, a Rams, sophomore Mike Sini opened the second team All-American last season, off the game's scoring by blasting a shot past Scoreboard. Columbia goalie Todd Johnson after The defense, led by John Rollins, also receiving a pass from Mueller. played an excellent second half despite Kingsley Chin, a Columbia standout having three players out of actions. Tom from Jamaica, evened the game at 1-1 when Filopovits missed his second straight game he scored off a feed from Kurt Dasback. due to a leg injury while Gary D'Aguano and Guy D'Aguano gave Fordham a 2-1 Tim Monfort were suspended due to over- advantage at the twenty minute mark. After aggression in last week's game against receiving a pass from Mueller, he maneu- Hofstra. vered around two Lion defenders and quickly Can the Rams be a top 20 team? shot the ball past Johnson. '' We have to tie or win against Hartwick Mueller scored the game-winning goal (ranked fourth in the nation) for people to off a corner kick to give Fordham a 3-1 lead believe in us. If we can follow up with a good at intermission. game against Hartwick, then we can reach The Rams did not forget that they had that level." blown two-goal leads in each of the past two Schnur hopes his bench depth and years against Columbia, which reached the freshmen will play major roles against Hart- NCAA finals in 1983. History did not repeat wick, which will be played on Edwards- Sportitself, however. Fordhasm controlled the Parade Saturday at 11 a.m. WP1RALLYSPOILS RAM OPENER, 10-7

by Jack Curry Regardless, Clarke picked up the ball The Fordham Rams crumbled like a and looked to pass instead of punt. He found cheap cookie in the fourth quarter as Wor- an open receiver, too. Unfortunately for the cester Polytechnic Institute stole a 10-7 deci- Rams it was Chris Valentino, a lineman and sion with a late rally in the season opener for an ineligible receiver. The Rams, much to both clubs, at Worcester's Alumni Field. Tutein's dismay, turned the ball over to the Engineer quarterback Rick Farland (10-27, Engineers on the Fordham twenty. 91 yards, 3 INT, 1 TD) connected with tail- "He is coached every day to kick the back John Wholey (27 carries, 108 yards) to ball," explained Tutein. "Even if it is only knot the score, 7-7, at 14:48 of the final ten or fifteen yards. He is told to get it down- period. Then sophomore Steve Mango, field. He just didn't." making only his second varsity appearance, "1 probably could have punted it," said booted the winning field goal at 3:30. It was Clarke. "I thought someone was coming in Mango's first career field goal and it couldn't to block it." have come at a more opportune time. The Rams couldn't have gift-wrapped it It was a case of deja-vu for both teams any better if they had brought Santa Claus as WPI used a last second field goal to edge himself in to punt. The Engineers took ad- Fordham last year, 17-)4, at Rose Hill. Rams vantage of the break and scored four plays head coach O'Neal Tutein wasn't happy later when Wholey slipped between the line- about having to lose this game in the same backers and hauled in a six-yard toss from manner. Farland. Mango tacked on the extra point to "We had the chance to take the ball tie the game at 7-7. game and run away with it," Tutein said. With time dwindling in the fourth quar- "When you hold a team to ten points, you're ter, the next Fordham possession would be supposed to win." crucial. However, the Rams threw just one But Fordham didn't. What made this pass in their next two series and recorded only loss even more disheartening were the events one first down. leading up to the setback. The pass from Scott Atkinson (0-1), who WPI's first score came after Fordham had replaced starter Dan McCain (3-11, 25 punter Peter Clarke, back on the team after yards, 2 INT) for two series, was incomplete sitting out fora year, fumbled a low snap and and gave the ball to the Engineers who then panicked. proceeded to mount their winning drive. "He just lost his head," said Tutein. Tutein defended his conservative approach. "The snap was right there. He shouldn't "Let me tell you something, we called 23 have dropped it. They weren't even trying io pass plays and only 11 of them got block it. They were setting up a return." Continued on page 19 Paul Onzburg