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by CRAIG MURRAY northern edge of campus. Anthony Campilii, vice ture. port an increase in tuition. Staff Writer Murray said the projects will president of business/financial "We haven't done the final "I'm already paying close to help bring attention to the col­ affairs, spoke on the expense cost analysis of the new library $20,000 a year to go to school Marist President Dennis lege. associated with the planned yet," he said. "While I'm sure here," he said. "I have a single Murray held an open forum "This is a very exciting time construction. there will be some additional mother who's putting me Oct.31, for faculty and Student for Marist College," he said. "We plan on floating a $15 expense associated with the li­ through college, and any in­ Government Association mem­ "We've proven that we're a million dollar bond to pay for brary, we will defiantly try to crease in tuition just puts more bers to discuss the up-coming growing, viable institution. the student townhouses," he minimize the cost we pass on financial strain on my family." $35 million changes to the col­ These projects just serve to said. "As for the new library, to the students." The Faculty Affairs Commit­ lege. prove that." $10 million is being fundraised Sophomore Keri Dixon said tee (FAC), the governing body Murray talked about the Murray said the library will be for the project, and an addi­ the cost of the new library for Marist's faculty, has also building of the new student the most significant changed tional $10 million will come would be worth the tuition hike. raised a concern over financing townhouses, the library and the "The new library especially is from another bond action." "I'm not happy about having for the upcoming projects. riverfront refurbishment which going to change the face of Campilii said in order to pay to pay more money, but I think Thomas Goldpaugh. assistant will all begin within the next Marist as we know it," Murray for the construction, he fore­ we really need a new library," professor of English and Hu­ several months. He also an­ said. "It is going to be a won­ sees a $225 per semester raise she said. "The possibility of manities and representative to nounced the purchase of the derful place that is only going in tuition for the Fall, 1999. such a small raise doesn't re­ the FAC, said the faculty has Mid Hudson Business Park to serve to enrich the education Murray, however, said he ally concern me." concerns with the projects. building across Route 9 and The experience here at the Col- thought stating an exact tuition But, sophomore David Please see CONSTRUCTION. Way property adjacent to the Jege^! . increase at this stage is prema­ Arbucci said he does not sup­ page 3... mm^ww Students concerned with Marist health care

by JAIME ANDERSEN medication she is allergic to. what they are doing," she said. Staff Writer "It is on all of my records that "I don't understand why nurses I am allergic to Preventol, and are permitted to give out pre­ ' «*.« Kerry'Barrett could have suf­ they gave it to me anyway," she scription medication." fered permanent hearing loss. said. Another problem is students Susan Laverda could have be­ LaVerda said she told the possibly being misdiagnosed by come fatally ill from medicine nurse that she was allergic to doctors at Saint Francis Hos­ she was given. that particular medication. pital. O'Brien said she usually Janine Jablow was told that "I needed something else, but does a follow-up with students she was over-tired from mid­ she told me to lake it anyway. who have been sent to Saint Circle HlcP/Iolt: terms only to go home and find Luckily I was smart enough not Francis Hospital. Sodexho North America, which provides Marist with all of Its out that she had mono­ to," she said. " I was not aware that students Food services, has merged with Marriott International, Inc.This nucleosis and strep throat. Director of" Health Services, were having unpleasant experi­ may lead to an increase in resources, which will help to in­ These instances may be a re­ Jane O'Brien said these issues ences there," she said. crease expectations of food services for students. sult of falsely prescribed medi­ have never been brought to her Hospital officials claim that cation, or a misdiagnosis, by attention. these instances are not reflec­ Marist Health Services or by "If those stories are out there tive of the entire Saint Francis Sodexho Merger it is the student's responsibil­ Saint Francis Hospital staff. A Hospital staff. More specifi­ by CHRIS GROGAN leader in food and manage­ growing number of Marist stu­ ity to let the administration cally, Victoria Odescalchi, a Staff Writer ment services. It operates in dents, such as Laverda, have ex­ know," she said. "There is a public relations representative over 60 countries, and em­ pressed discontent with the suggestion box in the waiting; for the hospital, said that these If you did not know the ploys over 140,000 workers quality of care being adminis­ room area, where students are instances depend solely on the Sodexho name before, you around the globe. tered by both of these facilities. encouraged to leave comments doctor that is treating the pa­ will now. Marriott International, Inc. Several students have claimed for the staff to review, but we/ tient: Sodexho North America, the is the world leader in hospi­ that upon going to Health. Ser­ never receive negative com-^ "The doctors that are treating company that runs the Marist tality companies, with opera­ vices for an illness, whether it ments." Marist students are not neces­ College Dining Service, offi­ tions in the U.S. and 51 other is the common cold or some­ Bethany Luniewsky, also a sarily on staff at the hospital," cially announced its merger countries. It employees ap­ thing more serious, they were sophomore, said that if she; is she said. with Marriott International, proximately 225,000 people.. given the wrong prescription. sick she will not go" to health Inc. on Oct. 1. Binotto said an important as­ Laverda, a sophomore at services. The combined company, pect of the merger isTiow it Marist, said she was given "I don't feel like they know Please see HEALTH, page 3... Sodexho Marriott Services, will affect Marist's Dining Inc. will be the largest pro­ Services. vider of food and facilities "The merger may not affect MCTV crew has fun on the set with their new equipment. management services in North Marist right away, but the in­ America, with annual sales ex­ crease in resources will even­ ceeding $4 billion. tually help us to exceed the ex­ Joe Binotto, director of din­ pectations of the students even ing services, said he is hope- more," he said. fulabout the merger. A Student Government As­ "This is a really exiting mo­ sociation Senate committee ment for Sodexho," Binotto headed by Sen. Kevin Lundy is said. "This should make the looking into ways to improve Sodexho name much more the Marist College Dining Ser­ recognized now that it will be vices. Lundy said he is happy associated with a name like about the merger. Marriott. Everyone knows "I think that [the merger] i Marriott, but no one really will have a very positive im­ knows about Sodexho because pact on the students," he said j it is a French company." "I think that many students will i The Sodexho Alliance, see Marriott in the name and i which holds 49 percent of the realize there's a change." i stock in Sodexho Marriott MCTV recently acquired new cameras, new microphones and a TelePrompTer making their pro­ Services Inc., is the world duction more efficient THE CIRCLE News November 6, 1997 THE CIRCLE The Marist Community November^, 1997 Barbados course in danger of failing Students have mixed reaction to Health Services the side of the patient." breezy in the 80's. The people ...continued from page 1 ing the course," he said. "It's a Odescalchi said. "They will lis­ by THEA CIMMINO are very friendly and accom­ According to Odescalchi. dif­ shame that things may be end­ ten to the patient's concerns and Staff Writer, modating, and there are many ferent doctors use the hospital What's Cool Commuters struggle to adjust to college life ing." '. try to rectify the situation. Ev­ things to see and do there." services, for a number of rea­ The trip itself costs approxi­ ery patient has a right to know by Gyna Slomcinsky "The professors are reallyhelpful also. I The course covers the top­ sons. As a result, many of those puters that have windows and e-mail for Marist wants students to get mately $1,100, which covers about his or her medical treat­ on Campus Managing Editor wanted to try to free up my time." a tan and earn three credits at ics of confrontation, conflict health care providers may not their use. There is also a television in airfare and hotel accommoda­ be on the hospital's staff. ment." When students on campus are not in the same time. tions. There is also the addi­ resolution, self-presentation/ Being a commuter does not mean miss­ there for use. Down the hall, there is an­ "The hospital provides a loca­ Odescalchi and O'Brien said ing out. class, there is a lot to do. Some students other lounge meant for studying. It is Marist College has offered tional tuition fee for a three- self-disclosure, assertiveness, active listening and value clari­ tion and nurses for them to they are unaware of any prob­ Having the perfect schedule is the key go to their rooms to sleep or hang out. equipped with cubby holes for privacy. a psychology course in Barba­ credit winter intercession lems with the treatment stu­ Today: dos during winter inter-ses­ course. fication. The class meets six work with." said Odescalchi. for commuters. The commuters do not have that option. Wyant said'she does not mind the com­ Kerry Barrett, junior, said she dents received. sion for the past 17 years, but Kathy Milhaven participated days per week for three hours Day: Political Science Club Jeremy Doran, a freshman advertising Wyant said she usually has a lot to do. was sent to Saint Francis Hos­ However. Keri Stevenson, muter lounge. there may not be enough inter­ in the Jan. 1997 Barbados pro­ at the Monteray Hotel pool. "I usually don't have that much extra pital by Health Services be­ sophomore, said that she found Raffle major, said that lie tries to make his sched­ "It is a little small, but I think it is fine," est this year to have the trip. gram. She said it was a won­ Anne Lerman participated in time," she said. "If I do, I go to the com­ cause it was believed she had it hard to believe that no one in Night: Black Student Union ule so he only has classes on a few days. she said. derful experience. the program in 1997, and said muter lounge and do work or watch tele­ The class, Psychology of In­ received a concussion during either of these offices has "I knew I wanted to have a three day Doran said he agrees with Wyant. terpersonal Communication, "I recommend it for anyone she had a lot of fun. African Drummers Performance vision." Aikito training. Barrett said the heard any complaints. weekend," he said. "I have to travel 30 to "It keeps us occupied," he said. is taught by John Scileppi, in any major," she said. "You "I really enjoyed it. I wanted Night: SPC Comedy Night 40 minutes to get here, so I try not to Doran said there are times when find­ to do a course in a short time doctor there told her she had a "With the number of students Wyant said she is closer with commut­ psychology professor, and is do not goof off down there. It hole in her eardrum, which was that visit Health Services and w/Michael Winslow have any 8 a.m classes." ing things to do can be hard. ers than on-campus students at college. open to juniors and seniors in is a lot of work, but it's worth period," she said. "This course "Sometimes it gets dull," he said. "If I met for two weeks everyday effecting her equilibrium. Saint Francis. I find it impos­ Michael Craigg, a freshman communi­ "I associate more with commuters," she any major, as well as graduate it. It would be a shame if it got sible to imagine that no one has have any work to do, I will go to the li­ students and staff members. canceled." for many hours, but we got it "He suggested that I see a spe­ cations major, said he agrees with Doran. said. "It's not hard to meet people on cialist some time soon, but he complained. 1 don't believe Friday: "I tried to do the same," he said. "I usu­ brary, or go play basketball at McCann." The prerequisite is an intro­ Scileppi said Barbados is the over with quickly. It was easy campus, but sometimes it's hard to keep to practice the techniques did not say that 1 only had forty- them." she said. ally walk or take the bus." Craigg also says that it can get dull, up with students who stay on campus." duction to communications ideal location to teach because But not everyone said they are Night: Int'l Italian American So course or an introduction to learned in the class, and we eight hours to do so." she said. Jill Wyant, a freshman fine arts major, but there are things to do. Doran also said it is not hard to meet it is far from home and there "My own physician was the one dissatisfied with Health Ser­ ciety Semi-Formal psychology course. are no other classes to worry met a lot of new friends there." said she also tried to have days off. "When I have work to do, I go to the people. who alerted me to the severity vices. about. If you are interested in par­ "I tried to have all my classes within 2 library," he said. "I live in Poughkeepsie, Scileppi said he would be of this issue." Kelli McCutchan. sopho­ "Some people may think they are miss­ "I have gone back to Barba­ ticipating in the Barbados con­ so I can go home once in a while." disappointed if the trip is can­ Odescalchi said students who more, said she had a positive or 3 days," she said. "That way I don't ing out," he said. "It doesn't bother me." dos because the weather is ex­ tact John Scileppi at x2961 in Saturday: The school has developed the "com­ celed. have a problem with the way experience, and got over her ill­ have a lot of free time while on campus." Craigg said he is close with other com­ "I have really enjoyed teach­ cellent," he said. "It's sunny and Dyson 328, by Nov. 17. Day: GalleriaMall Trip Craigg said the school is very helpful muter lounge" on the third floor of the they are treated at Saint Francis ness because of the nurses at muters. Health Services. in the scheduling process. Mid-Rise. It is bigger than other lounges Hospital should speak with Night: Class of 2000 Semi-For­ "We are a very close knit family," he "After 1 complained about a "I asked my mentor for help," he said. on campus. There are a couple of com­ Hunger Awareness Week expanded to month long observance Edith Getchell, the patient rep­ mal said. resentative, or the Quality Man­ cough for a lew days, the nurses referred me to the doctor who gives the money to charities Tickets can be purchased on agement Department. Sunday: In Your Opinion by CHRIS GROGAN was able to give me the proper involved with fighting hunger. Nov. 17 at various places "These are two services pro­ medication." she said. Night: Foreign Film: "Solaris" Will building the new library be a hassle? Staff Writer : Nov. 13 is OXFAM Fast Day, around the campus as well as in vided by the hospital that are on (Russia) Hunger awareness was always where students skip one meal the Campus Ministry office. a week-long observance, but to remember all those in need On Nov. 21 to 23, Campus this year the activities are of food around the world. Ministry will be taking part in College to undergo major construction Wednesday: spread out over an entire month. Wednesday of that week, the the "City Plunge." This event is ...continued from page 1 Tom Daly, director of physi­ where students travel to cal plant, briefly spoke on the Day: business trip to Wall Street, Brother Frank Kelly, director Hunger Walk/Run will take "While I think the adminis­ of Campus Ministry, said it was place at noon in front of Lawrence, Mass., and work at tration has been very receptive new student townhouses that Day: Communication Arts So­ a conscience decision that ChampagnatHall. There is a $2 the Lazarus House creating to listening to our input for the will be built on the corner of ciety Faculty Panel could bolster involvement. entry fee. food baskets for the needy. upcoming construction, and North Road and West Cedar "We decided to spread the Kelly said he hopes at least The biggest part of Hunger they've done a very good job Street. Thursday: activities of hunger awareness 200 people enter, and it is not Awareness month is the All- taking our needs into account. "The new townhouses will be! week out over the course of a limited to just walkers and run­ Campus Food collection. It is The faculty still have a number exactly the same as th Day; Hudson Valley Bood Drive, month so as to not hit people ners. a collaborative effort between of concerns as to timing and the townhouses built during the las Campus Ministry and various financing of these projects," phase of construction," Daly Day:Gaelic Society Raffle hard in such a short notice," he "They can rollerblade, skate­ said. "Last year 1,266 students board, run or walk, whatever Resident Student Councils. Goldpaugh said. said. "There will be 32 houses, participated, and we are hoping mode of transportation they RSCs will be collecting the One question remaining with each housing 8 students for a for an even larger turnout this choose, as long as they com­ food in their respective resi­ the construction of the library total of 256 beds." year." plete the course which runs the dence halls. is where to house the Division Vice President for Student What's down in To kick off Hunger Aware­ length of the campus," he said. All of the food collected will of Humanities. Affairs, Gerard Cox, said that ness Month, Nov. 6 and 7 have On Nov. 19, the All Campus be brought to the chapel for John McGinty, director of the construction for the new been designated, "Buck Hunger Hunger Banquet will be at 6:30 Sunday's mass to be blessed. library said the division will townhouses should begin after Dutchess County Days." Stations will be set up p.m. in the Cabaret. People will The food collected will then move to Donnelly for the con­ the first of the year, and will be ~in Dyson, Donelly, Lowell Tho­ either eat a dinner from a de­ be distributed locally to the struction interim. ready for students by next fall. Dutchess Food Outreach, Executive Assistant to the Candice Bottjer Steve Coogan mas and the Student Center veloped country or third world "Humanities is going to be JimKutter Rotunda to collect dollars for country. Mount Carmel Thanksgiving moved into space freed up in President, Susan Roeller Junior : Sophomore ] Junior needy people. "Depending on what your Food Drive and the Holy Trin­ Donnelly Hall and into the ex­ Brown, talked about the Kingston: "In the short run, its not going to be "It's really good to redo the library fi­ "I feel bad for the professors that they The next week, Hunger ticket is, you eat either a first, ity Thanksgiving Food Drive. isting house located on the Way riverfront refurbishment. All the money collected goes Property," he said. "Marist has submitted fo Dennis Kobray dressed in full good, but in the long run it will be better. nally. It is going to be a hassle for the will have to vacate their spaces and move Awareness Month continues second, or third class meal," The profeesors will be better off. teachers to be moved around,-but it will all around. It won't be a hassle for stu­ with the OXFAM Fast. Kelly said. "It is an amazing to OXFAM, Lazarus House To make way for Humanities, grant proposals to the state, to' Ministries and the Dutchess period costume, complete with Fontaine is kind of claustrophobic." work for the better. dents. I live in Gartland and I already trek Nov. 10 is the sign-up for this educational opportunity and re- the Fashion and Fine Arts De- refurbish the six acres on t he] Food Outreach. west side of the railroad wig and waistcoat, will bring to around." event where students donate ally interesting to see how artments will move into the life the music and personality of one of their meals from their people interpret their mean's id-Hudson Business Park tracks," she said. "Our water­ meal plans and the cafeteria differently in an event like this." uilding. front is in need of some seri­ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at Roy Merolli, executive vice ous improvements. This area Senate House State Historic Site, Marist Debate Team travels far for an argument resident said moving Fashion provides a unique attraction for SECURITY BRIEFS and Fine Arts will be a good Marist, and we want to see it on Sunday, November 9, 1997 brought up to its full potential." October 24 One begins as a novice and lenge. change. from 2 to 3 pm. This free perfor­ by COURTNEY PAGE "It takes a lot of time and ef­ The college should know An alcohol confiscation occurred in into an Isuzu causing a bit of damage. progresses to junior varsity and "Currently those two depart­ mance will be held in the site's Staff Writer fort," he said. "The competition soon if it receives the grants. Sheahan on Friday night. A case of beer The driver of the Jaguar took off in the varsity. In a tournament, four ments hold about 7,300 square to 40 teams compete. ;A team is really hard and you have to feet in Donnelly, and are very "We should know by Febru­ Museum Building, 312 Fair was taken from two male students. car. The owner of the Jaguar told secu­ The debate team is the new­ participates in six to eight two- make sure you know your case." cramped for space," he said. ary, if we've gotten the grant or Street, Kingston, NY. There was an arrest of a male freshman rity that she parked her car at 10:30 p.m. est outlet for students with an Rounds said the debate team not," Brown said. "We can then inquisitive mind and an argu­ hour-long debates. Each per­ ['The move across the street by the Poughkeepsie police. The stu­ and did not use it the rest of the night. ^p "How'sthe son; gives an eight and a five- has helped him in working with [would increase the area they proceed with construction, and dent, a resident of Sheahan Hall, was She then stated that "everyone" knows mentative spirit. , '-> different kinds of people. it should be completed by Au Scott Thomson/ Marist de­ minute speech. A judge awards have to about 12,000 square caught and apprehended for selling where she keeps her keys and that she ^fe weather?" Marist has competed against gust or September." Poughkeepsie: bate team coach and assistant speaker points based on style, feet." '~ * , phony drivers licenses that students leaves the doors open. The Jaguar was composition and argument. West Point, Rochester, Syra­ j Renovations to the Mid A similar open forum forstu-j professor of communication; cuse, Columbia and Queens. In dents to ask questions and Marist to host conference for could use to get into bars. The police found off campus later that day, and was said debate presents numerpus Senior Deanna Makin has JHudson Business Park building confiscated the IDs from the students impounded by the police who are still been involved in debate since the district they have gone are set to begin in January, so voice their concerns over th© community fund-raisers opportunities. against colleges like Harvard upcoming projects is being who purchased them. investigating. "It is excellent for those in­ her sophomore year. j(he Fashion and Fine Art De­ and Dartmouth. partments Would be able to scheduled within two weeks. Tuesday, Oct 28 Two school bags containing alcohol terested in pre-law and politi­ "Debate is a natural talent, but The team has even trekked as, move over spring break. "We're open to any com­ 'Tund-raising Basics: Discov­ 7:35 a.m. - A Volkswagen parked in Beck were found by security outside of Leo. cal science because it rein­ you must be willing to put time and; effort into it," she said. far as Utah, Louisiana, Atlanta j "After the new library is com­ ments or suggestions any mem-j ery/Review" will be the theme of parking lot had its rear window shattered The contents of the bags totaled to 42 Thursday: Cool, More Clouds forces cross-examination, re­ Makin said she enjoys debat­ and Detroit for tournaments. pleted we would then move ber of the student body wants a series of workshops and lec­ and a Sony CD player was removed from cans of beer. Word of advice: do not search and composition skills." 46* 52° ing for many reasons,...... The National Debate Tourna­ isome of the Academic Support to make," Murray said. "We are! leave your belongings unattended! he said. tures for community fund-raisers the car. Detectives from the police de­ "There aren' t many things on ment was held at the University iServiqes, currently housed in responsible to many different!, Sunday, Nov. 2 to be held at Marist on Novem­ partment told security that there has been Friday: Cool, Overcast,Light rain Thomson said that'it helps campus that are truly,intellec­ of Kansas last year, but Marist Donnelly into the new library,"' constituencies when it comes Vandalism was found in one of the develop critical thinking and did not win. In November, the McGinty said. • down to making final decisions,! ber 7. The program, sponsored a vast amount of car break-ins recently, 43° 54° tual," she said. "Debate fulfils and they suggest not leaving any items apartments on the North end of Campus, confidence, and can be helpful my need to argue circles team will travel to Binghamton, i Eventually the remainder of but.we want to keep the by the Master of Public Admin­ showing in the vehicle once it is parked. including broken interior doors and in the future. around the other person." and in December they will go Humanities woujd move into student's involved with every to Montreal. istration Program at Marist, weill Saturday, Nov. 1 kicked in walls. When asked what hap­ Saturday: Cool, Overcast, Rain "Those in debate can also get ' Freshman Chris Rounds de­ bonnelly after the new library ' thing we're doing." run from 8:30amto 3:00pm in the A hit and run accident occurred by pened, the people at the apartment said, excellent graduate assistance." cided to join debate for the chal- is completed. __ .__ 42° 52* he said. Student Center. theTownhouses. A 1983 Jaguar backed "we were just doing a little rough hous­ ing." THE CIRCLE, November 6,1997 THE CIRCLE November,6,1997 Student enjoys privacy of being commuter Food Dude revisits Olive Garden; eats a lot, spends a lot TOMNARDI tablishment the Olive Garden meatballs, sausage, grilled Diavolo ($7.95) is a spicy to­ cheesecake ($3.95) or the chicken or grilled shrimp. mato sauce, full of peppers and Black Tie Chocolate Mouse "The majority of my classes Gas money is another prob­ Food Dude is. CARISAKEANE are in Donnelly so it's not that lem for Buzzurro. . Olive Garden also has some For those (who enjoy shrimp onions, served over penne Cake ($3.95). Cappuccinos and garlic, I highly recommend pasta. But just a warning, even ($2.95) are available in many Staff Writer : . bad," she said. "Unless I have "I feel like all I do is work, Having worked at the Olive delicious frozen drinks, includ­ to park in Beck and walk across get paid and use the money to Garden, located just opposite ing my favorite the'Chocolate the Mediterranean Garlic though the items are low in fat, flavors including vanilla, al­ campus." put more gas in my car," she the Poughkeepsie Galleria on Almond Amore ($4.95). This Shrimp ($11.50). This dish they still contain a lot of calo­ mond and caramel. While most Marist students Route 9,1 feel I am qualified to consists of sauteed shrimp ries due to the enormous por­ When it comes to service, all can roll out of bed, throw hats Buzzurro said she feels said. "I hardly have any spend­ is a sinful blend of Bailieys Marist can improve commuter ing money." review the food. Even though I Irish Cream, Amaretto, Kahlua served over linguine and topped tion size. I am going to say is there are a on their heads and sleepwalk to worked there for over two with a spicy, roasted garlic, light All entrees come with the lot of new employees working class in five minutes, Jill parking. Lindsey Martelle, a third- and vanilla ice cream. This "We often get shunned out of year public relations major liv­ years, I am going to try to write drink is also available without cream sauce. For those who Olive Garden's famous garlic there (approximately half the Buzzurro must drive a half-hour this as fair and objectively as' are undecided about what to breadsticks and your choice of wait staff has been there less and hope she finds a parking parking," she said. "And many ing in Gartland Commons, said the alcohol. people don't realize this." she prefers living on campus. possible. • order I would recommend one unlimited soup or salad. The than three months). Some serv­ spot. For an appetizer, I would rec­ of the combination choices. ers are better than others. To Buzzurro Said parking is not "It's just so much easier," The Olive Garden opened its homemade soups include: Min­ Buzzurro is a third-year so­ ommend the Hot Artichoke and The Tour of Italy ($11.95) ensure the best service I would the only inconvenience. It is Martelle said. "Everything is first restaurant in Florida 15 estrone, which is the only true cial work major. Spinach dip ($4.95). This is a comes with chicken avoid going during the busiest harder for her to get involved within walking distance." years ago. Since that time it vegetarian item on the menu "I've always loved kids," she delicious blend of spinach, ar­ parmigiana, lasagna and and Zuppa Toscana, which is a times, such as Friday or Satur­ in campus activities. But Buzzurro did findon e ad­ has grown drastically. Pres­ said. "But I don't want to stick tichoke hearts, sour cream and fettuccine alfredo. The Roman blend of sausage, potatoes and day nights. Service is usually "I think a commuter's life and vantage of living off campus. ently there are over 475 Olive to direct care, I want to help cream cheese. It is usually Feast ($12.95) comes with a kale in a light creamy broth. better when a restaurant is not the life of someone living on Gardens in the country. Some people with emotional prob­ "Privacy," she said. "I need served piping hot. This appe­ 6oz grilled sirloin steak, The salad is another Olive Gar­ filled to capacity. campus are like two different people argue the food served lems." my privacy." tizer is accompanied by crispy mediterranean garlic shrimp den favorite. It is served fam­ worlds," she said. "It's so hard there is not traditional Italian Since most college students Buzzurro said she chose Buzzurro said she loves the bread sticks and celery for dip­ and fettuccine alfredo. ily style with house dressing. for me to initiate myself to get .... — .... Photo courtesy Jil Buzzurro food. I will agree the food is ping. Another appetizer that is are on a limited budget, I would Marist because of it's reputa­ fact that she can go home and Jill Buzzurro, a commuter, Is a third year social work major. The all you can eat soup or involved because I only know a not necessarily the same as extremely popular is the Cre­ The Olive Garden also has recommend going for lunch. tion. be herself. She said she thinks Buzzurro hopes to help people with emotional problems. salad, coupled with the gener­ handful of people." people often put up fronts just what you would find in a small ate a Sampler. The Create a many choices for those look­ The portions are a little smaller "I used to go to New Paltz last ous portion sizes makes for an and the prices are reduced. This Christopher Jette, a senior ra- to please their roommates. obligated to clean it right have my own privacy." mom and pop run Italian restau­ Sampler allows you to mix and ing for foods which are low fat. year but didn't like it," she said. The Chicken Giardino ($8.95) excellent value. also enables you to take advan­ dio/t.v./film major, said he "I need time alone and it away." Despite Buzzurro's com­ rant, but it is still really good. match between fried zucchini, "I heard positive things about contains a medley of fresh veg­ tage of the all you can eat salad would not want to live off cam­ would be difficult with a room­ Buzzurro said sleeping in a plaints about commuter life, One thing I am proud to men­ stuffed mushrooms, fried moz- Whatever you order make Marist and decided to try it." etables, tossed over bow-tie and breadsticks. pus. mate," she said. "And she quiet atmosphere is another she said she is happy in her tion is how clean the restaurant zarella, Italian Scallion (which sure to save room for dessert. This 23-year-old junior com­ pasta and served in a lemon- "I'm glad I live on campus," would know everything about luxury. present environment. is. Over the last six or seven are deep fried onion strips), I highly recommend either the mutes from Wappingers Falls, herb sauce. The Penne Fra white chocolate raspberry N.Y. to Marist College every­ he said. "If I lived off campus I me." "I wouldn't be able to sleep "I'm happy where I am," she years I have been in the kitchen chicken fingers or toasted day. wouldn't feel as connected to She also appreciates the fact late if I lived with other said. "But I think I might feel of at least 30 different restau­ raviolis. You have the option college life, like pulling late rants or banquet facilities and of choosing either two ($5.50) "It's such an inconvenience that she can leave dirty dishes people," she said. "It would be differently if I did not have my Emily's Recipe of the Week driving back and forth all the night pranks in the dorms." in the sink without anyone harp­ so noisy." own apartment." the Olive Garden has one of the or three ($6.95) of these items. Buzzurro said she would not ing on it. Buzzurro said she feels this Even though Buzzurro still cleanest kitchens I have ever When it comes to entrees time," Buzzurro said. "It takes Vegetarian Chili with Rice me at least 25 minutes and it's be comfortable sharing show­ "I like knowing that if I leave way because she has her own has to drive a half hour to class seen. Their standards and re­ you have many different op­ ; even longer in the winter." ers with others either. a dirty pot in the sink no one apartment. everyday, struggle to find a good quirements for food production tions. For those who love pasta 1 ?l : tbsp. chili powder "I would have a difficult time will be breathing down my neck "I live in the basement of my parking spot and constantly'put' ' ' and,.storage, exceed those put you can choose from a variety 15oz can red kidney beans, drained Buzzurro said she usually 1 1 tsp. Sugar getting used to something like to clean it," Buzzurro said. "If house," she said. "So although gas in her car, she still hasher ' forth by the' health department. of pastas including; spaghetti, 15oz can great northern beans, drained parks in the McCann parking 14.5oz can tomatoes 1/2 tsp. basil lot. that," she said. I lived with people I would feel I live with my parents, I still privacy. At the Olive Garden you can linguine, capellini, penne or always be assured your meal is fettuccine, and mix them with 8oz can tomato sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced fresh.,,."..,,,->, ..:.'. a variety of homemade sauces 3/4 cup chopped green pepper Rice El Nino expected to bring Tpstart the rrieal your server (Yes, all of the sauces are 1/2 cup chopped onion will probably recommend a homemade) including: glass of the house wine. For In large saucepan combine all the ingredients and one cup of water. Bring to boiling; reduce heal The Circle's Weekly warm temperatures soon marinara, meat sauce, or Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 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,>;. ^y/y.^,,^ ^,*£ Editorials The View from Sue..; by Sue Goodwin •^mm Nanny trial; a display of British animosity Tapes, rings and other random things There have been occasions towards Louise, and her unfair The other is that if I am ever ,.;:If there were a disorder that child exclaimed, "It's Barney!'' 1 just found out yesterday that my eighty-nine year old grandfather is in the where people ask me why I employers who took advantage charged with a crime that I did entailed losing and misplac-. and opened the window. hospital with pneumonia. Those that do not know my grandfather cannot possibly write this column. There have of an unfortunate young Briton. not commit, I will flee the coun­ ing things, as. well as small realize what this means. My grandfather is one of the strongest, healthiest men alive, This story predates the era/ been occasions when I ask my­ Mark Lawson of The Guard­ try. Only if I am guilty will I children, I'd have it. In fact; I error of trie' purple ,dinosaur, and when I found this out, I sat down and did some serious thinking about my self the same thing. However, ian (one of the few British pa­ stand trial. This trial has only really ought to document my family. but fortunately, the guy at the this week, I find myself asking pers that does not have a top­ added to what has become in­ case. Though; with a lacklus­ window was just as harmless. I live on this old farm with my parents and brother, and right on the same piece of HOW can I write this column. less teenager on the third page) creasingly apparent in recent ter stack of less than good He informed me that he was property, but in a different house, live my grandparents. Since I was two I have lived This is because my little criticized the behavior of the years: American juries are stu­ science grades backing me, I unable to back his car up be­ there, and 1 basically grew up surrounded by all of these people who were con­ tongue-in-cheek satirical look Eappen family, concentrating pid. think my credibility would be cause one of the kids I was sit­ stantly there to love and support me. on things really seems out of on the fact that they wore little From Rodney King to OJ, we incredible, or, more likely, ting for was sitting on his I took this for granted until I got to college, and realized that my family was far place when considering writing crocodile pins to the trial, as a see that a high profile case has un-credible. driveway. away. Now, do not get me wrong, I have been travelling by myself and with my about the death of an eighteen- reminder of Matthew. Lawson a really good chance of bring­ Ieven lost my initial col­ I ran outside to find the baby friends and their families since I was eight years old, so it was not a matter of me month-old infant. But, since wrote that this "reeks of the ing in the wrong verdict. The umn for this week twice, but sitting behind Barney's colos­ being on my own. It was just that I was suddenly hit with the fact that my family most readers of this space kind of mawkish exhibitionism more concrete the evidence, I'm not the only one who sal Chrysler, so I grabbed the would not be there every moment, and that someday I would have to grow up and rarely realize that it is intended which Europeans have always the more likely it is to be over­ loses things, as lots of things baby and thanked Barney. Let move on and start a family of my own. for humorous purposes only, found repellent in American looked. Whether it is a video of are lost. From Mozart's body me emphasize that I was asked This fear subsided and pretty much died away until my sophomore year, when my perhaps I can manage to press life." police brutality, a trail of DNA to Amelia Earhart's entire but ONCE to watch these chil­ mom became extremely sick, so much so, some doctors were telling her she might not on. One can wonder how he was Inspector Gadget could follow, entourage, to my mother's dren, for obvious reasons. make it. Thank God, that passed and after many months, and a major operation, my For those of you who were able to restrain himself by ex­ or naughty cakes paid for but platform shoes, there's a lot My legacy of losing things mom was better. in a catatonic state brought on pressing European's rage at the never delivered, people do not of stuff missing in the world. continues. Just last week my When 1 thought my mother might pass away, I did not know what to do with by seeing too many charts of the family's daily shower, straight seem to notice. Much of it is to no fault of Grandfather was seeing me off myself. I felt like my whole world was crumbling down before me. I just could not fluctuating Dow Jones Indus­ teeth, and not showing up for All that I am looking at in this my own. Well, maybe I had a at the train station and my high %'•• fathom a world without my mother in it to comfort me, and make me tea when t did not trial Average, the trial involved court with a hangover. He did, case is the "reasonable doubt" hand in the platform shoes- school class ring fell off my feel good. Louise Woodward, a 19-year- however, go on to say that the that she did it. There was a great or a foot, even. finger. Onlookers watched the From that experience, I realized just how much my family meant to me. I know that Letter to the Editor old English au pair who was case is more than just the Com­ deal of testimony from doctors At home, if I borrowed gold ring bounce twice, before when I go home on vacations, I can be completely unbearable to all of them, because convicted of second degree monwealth of Massachusetts who said that the infant's inju­ something and temporarily falling beneath the platform. I get so stressed out and preoccupied with everything that goes on at school and in murder by way of shaking an vs. Ms. Woodward; it is ries had occurred weeks earlier. misplaced it I'd stuff it under As they lamented over such a my life. My mom's illness made me realize that they need to know how much I love Student Clarifies ADA Regulations eighteen-month-old infant in America v. Britain. He was then And, these were not any of my little sister's bed when I terrible loss, I was left smil­ them, and that I need to know how they feel about me, as well. Dear Editor: her care. sick all over himself and passed those singing Chicago Hope found it. This way, I didn't ing, explaining that I was glad As you can imagine, I lived by that doctrine for a while, but there are only so many I am one of two students who has spoken to Dr. Merolli concerning the 504/ADA The trial has been followed out, awakening just in time for doctors either. It is all just need to take the rap for dad's that it wasn't me. I didn't mean times my brother can jump out from behind a door and scare me half to death before compliance officer. I would like to address some issues in the article concerning the quite differently here in the US last call. vague enough that you cannot misplaced Run DMC tape, I was "glad" in a Pollyanna son I flip out at him. So I fell back into the mindset that my family would always be compliance of ADA regulations. than in the UK. Here it has been In any case, this is really not unquestionably send this teen­ among other things, so that if of way. It was nice that after around, and that sometimes they are all so annoying I want to live in Africa to The article demonstrates the confusion surrounding the issue as to whether or covered as being more of an in­ doing wonders for relations be­ age girl to jail. I was ever asked where it all the effort that I had made to escape them. not the law mandates a 504 or an ADA coordinator. The American with Disabilities stance of a young girl who was tween our two nations. First Oa­ No matter what, though, the might be again, I'd say, rather take care of it, it just didn't Now, however, I am faced with this situation again. The doctors have told my Act of 1990 recommends that we have an ADA compliance officerinplace,-but-, so angry with her employers sis, and now this. There has not true tragedy that is too often sarcastically, that it was prob­ seem lo matter all that much, family that my grandfather will get better, but it is so upsetting when I have to be the does not mandate it. However, under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of i97'3,>> that • she took out her frustra­ been this great of a disparity in overlooked is that of the real ably under Nora's bed. which made me feel better strong one for my family. On the family "food chain," I am pretty low, so I always an institution receiving federal funding, such as Marist College, must have a des­ tions on a helpless child. American-British relations victim. Far too little sympathy I was once asked to baby­ about losing it. have people there to be strong when I have a problem, or when I am having one of ignated 504 coordinator. The law still stands today, and is not cancelled out by Across the pond, the sentiment since the infamous Duran has gone out towards little Mat­ sit for a family with five kids My tendency lo be cheap, my weekly nervous breakdowns. the ADA. The ADA officer and the 504 coordinator share very similar rolesand; is.that Woodward is being made Duran versus Frankie Goes to thew, the one person involved under the age of six. I thought or, as the politest of my friends Now, I have to be the strong one. For my mother, who is so afraid of losing her - functions, so often institutions designate an ADA/504 coordinator.•••' •••::-^r-•.•.. a scapegoat by two incompetent Hollywood debates.. in the case that unquestionably everything was going rather would put it, "unmaterialistic" father, for my grandmother, who hates to be alone, for my brother who cannot The article quotes Dr. Merolli as saying, "the issue is that we are reasonably parents. This court case has taught me never lived long enough to do smoothly, until a rather large has escalated. I guess I see no imagine a life without going fishing with his grandfather. accommodating" students with disabilities. This statement is incorrect; the real Many American's sympathies two things. The first is that the anything to anyone that would middle-aged man in an under­ point in buying things that My family will pull through this, my grandfather will get better, we have the issue is that Marist does not have a formal procedure for which people with dis­ go to the parents of Matthew Brits still have 221 years of justify his fate. shirt and shorts came to the might soon be at the mercy of assurance of the doctors, and 1 know my grandpa has a lot more work to do out in the -abilities can make their grievances heard. This is precisely why section 504 of Eappen, the child in pent up rage against us that they Christian Bladt is the Senior window. I was rather appre­ a Poughkeepsie-bound Metro fields. However, this just makes me realize how much 1 count on my family, and how the Rehabilitation Act mandates institutions that receive federal funding to des­ Woodward's care, and rightly are more than happy to let out Political Commentator for hensive about having this : : ; North train. much 1 love them, and that 1 cannot take them for granted, because as[sad,as,it is)>; ignate a 504 coordinator.; . :: ".:./. '.,-•.-. , . o so. In Britain, there seems to whenever it will help to sell The Circle, please allow him strange man pounding on the they will not always be around. " We find it difficult to understand why this has been such a complicated issue. be an overwhelming sentiment newspapers. to introduce himself, he's a window, but too polite to So, instead of dwelling on the fact they will not always be there, I want to make The fact.of the matter is that by not having a 504 coordinator, Marist is out of man of wealth and taste. close the blinds. The eldest sure I make as many memories with them as I possibly can, and tell them how much compliance with the federal law. Also, Marist currently does not have, a system they do mean to me. Even when we argue over stupid things, I would not trade them by which members of the Marist community with disabilities can address their for anything. complaints. There is no clear-cut procedure or channel of communicatiori:, fori READ Missing classes is not the end of the world for grades, except at Marist Stephanie Mercurio, Editor-in-Chief them to do so. Unfortunately, this means that they often address' tn^wrong^o^' fice, or that their grievances remain unheard. Many people, such as Dean Cox, "Mr. Walker... Mr. Walker..." policy like it is the word of God, school. I never received a grade insulting the teacher. It is like assignments. say that Linda Cooper is the person who is in charge of addressing the needs of No answer. especially the ones who are my below 85, yet when grades they somehow feel rejected if Apparently the Marist admin­ people with disabilities. This statement is incorrect for two reasons. First, Mrs.. It^s 9:30,in the morning and friends.) were sent to my house I saw a their assistance is not needed. istration has a tough time deal­ The Circle is looking for some ex­ Cooper directs Special Services, which only addresses the needs ofstu'dents wfthL JS?V xH&^o^a-Sleeping . I've heard teachers say that C+ for Spanish. I called the They go on a power trip and ing with the fact that their stu­ disabilities. Therefore, faculty, staff, and visitors of Marist'wh'6'have disabilities' soundly.. His homework, is; done^. we should go to every single teacher, who proceeded to tell punish us for not "respecting" dents are not little kids who perienced photographers. If you have no means of addressing their needs. Secondly, Linda Cooper's position he studied hard the night before class, so we can make the most me that she graded me down them, even if we do the assign­ have to be threatened to be pro­ entails providing direct services to students with disabilities, such as providing and understands everything of the money our parents pay from a B or B+ to a C+ due to ment. I do not see what the ductive. Does anyone really books on tape; she does not, however, have the authority to bring the campus in that is going on in his class. But to send us here. Someone repeated absences. She also learning process of students believe that if the absence have a camara and a good eye, we compliance with the law - somehow, today Johnny is an pinch me I must be dreaming. I said that it was not fair to the has to do with the ego of a few policy were abolished, no one outcast, a leper, and his grade know there are quite a few other students. They had to go bad teachers. would ever go to classes, ev­ It is essential that those involved realize that the real issue is that Marist is in ; to classes, so why should I not For example^ a friend of would love to have you be a part violation of the law because we have hot yet named 504 coordinator. has just fallen from an A- to a people at this school whose eryone would fail and the school parents.haye enough money to have to go? I will tell you why, mine once told his teacher, Finally, I would like to cite an error contained in the article concerning Linda B+ because Johnny has just would go bankrupt? I am not skipped his third class. pay up-front for all four years because I did not need to go to .(we'll say art.teacher) that he suggesting that people should of our staff. Please contact Cooper's title. She is the director of Special Services, not Student Services. of school, but I also know even classes to get good grades. The thought he was doing better Thank you for your time and consideration; • This is the way of the world at never go to classes. I just think Marist College today. You don't more people, including myself, students who had to go to class, when he do not go to classes. the punishment is a little stiff Stephanie Mercurio at x2429. •Sincerely, •• •:.:--i- -.-';•'•' who are solely responsible for did so because they needed He was just kidding, but from DebraAlfano ' go to classes, you can't get an for something as trivial as A, and that is final. But what I paying back every penny of help in understanding Spanish. that point on, the teacher paid absences.The administration Administrator reacts to 504/AI)A article don't understand is how, this their student loans. So why They needed to go in order to him no attention in class, would should show some confidence makes sense. Johnny has not would not it be our decision pass quizzes and tests. I did not. not answer his questions and in its student body that it would THECIRGLE To the Editor: . :; ; =- ; c • missed one assignment and has alone whether we want to skip Some may argue that all stu­ consistently dropped his not fall to pieces if the threat The article, "Marist Must Provide Equality for Ali, Students," demonstrated a gotten at least a 92 on every class or not? We are paying dents should go to classes so grades on various paintings and of failing after six absences writer's ability to interview, record and, then,, in constructing a news article (as for this education and if we do drawings. This may seem co­ were not there. Stephanie Mercurio Gyria Slomcinsky exam, but somehow his teacher that those who better under­ opposed to an opinion piece) to pick and choose quotations and to alter the chro­ the work there should be no stand the material will be able incidental, but tell that to my A teacher I had in high school Editor-in-chief Managing Editor feels that Johnny does not re­ nology of events to formulate the appearance of controversy. spect him and therefore de­ problem with going to class to shed some light on it for the friend who insulted the ego of scared our class with the warn­ Ben Agoes Emily Kucharczyk The article never mentioned the fact that the reporter came to me primarily to serves to be dropped down a once a week, or even once a students who are not as quick the all-powerful-teacher and ing that teachers in college News Editor Feature Editor ask about a proposal I submitted in fall 1996 recommending that the college ap­ grade. Why are teachers' so month. If teachers want to di­ to grasp the concepts. To this I was dropped from a B+ at mid­ would not care about our ex­ point a 504/ADA compliance officer: My. proposal ;was a result of discussions adamant about students attend­ vide their classes every semes­ respond: Is it the students or terms to a C- after finals, with cuses or whether we even went Christopher Thorne TimManson among the Director of Special Services, her supervisor, and myself. This fact was ing classes? ter into those that pay for their the teachers who are getting little or no explanation. to class at all. He told me that Focus Editor Opinion .Editor never mentioned in the article. Instead the article suggests a disagreement be­ Let me first say in advance that education and those that do paid here? Surely it would be a What I am getting at is that the bottom line was going to be tween the Director of Special Services and myself over the desirability of making I understand that the Marist not, and from that decide who very nice Christian act to vol­ there is no reason for atten­ based on the quality of my work Steve Wanczyk Jim Dziezynski such an appointment. administration is responsible for gets to skip class, that would unteer your services to those dance to affect grades unless and nothing else. He was be fine;wit h me. But somehow Sports Editor Arts & Entertainment Editor During the interview I paid tribute to our Directors of Special Services, both the the strict upkeep of the atten­ who have trouble understand­ it means that the student is wrong. I guess he went to current (Linda Cooper) and her predecessor (Dr. Diane Perriera), for their knowl­ dance laws. As I understand it, I do not think that would work, ing, but no one can argue that it missing assignments in the school in a time when students since there would be class­ Michael Frisch Photography Editor edge, insight and sensitivity to higher education's requirements under 504/ADA. teachers are required to have is not the responsibility of the process. I understand that were treated like adults and per­ They served the college well in the past and the college.will continue to expect the some sort of attendance policy rooms full of 19-22 year old students to provide this service. there are classes where miss­ formance was more important Chris Hogan Business Manager " people getting treated like small G. Modele Clarke Faculty-Adviser present and future directors to help the college remain in conformity. Praise for on their syllabus. But that does I have heard many people say ing just one will throw off ev­ than attendance. these very capable administrators was not a denial of the desirability and need to not mean that teachers must children with three parents now that their teachers think we need erything you learn for the rest appoint an independent administrator (one not directly connected with Special uphold these guidelines to the instead of two. them more than we do. These of the semester, like, for ex­ Services) as the collegers compliance official. - ample, a difficult math class. If you have a story idea, would like to publicize a club event or if you letter of the law and cannot give I had first hand experience teachers, I must admit, are few Tim Manson is the Opinion Fortunately, a compliance officer has been appointed to fill this important func­ some leniency when an A stu­ with this once in my college ca­ from my experiences at Marist. But I do not see the purpose of Editor for The Circle would like to send a letter to the editor, you can e-mail The Circle at HZAL. being punished for attendance If you are interested in advertising in The Circle, please leave a message for tional. dent misses his fourth class. reer. I had a Spanish class that But people have told me that (My apologies to those teach­ they think there is an associa­ when you are keeping up just Chris Hogan at 575-3000 ext. 2429. Sincerely, was very easy for me because Gerard A. Cox ers who do not adhere to this of the classes I took in high tion between missing class and fine and have handed in all the THE CIRCLE November^ 1997 8 THE CIRCLE, November.6,1997 Taking a Closer Look at Arts News and Reviews Marist TV variety show spices up Marist College television nights November is Let's Take a Walk Down The Horror Film Hall of Fame byGRAIG PCORVELEYN of Dan Allen, clad in Paul than an hour to shoot and edit. • Staff Writer Shaffer duds; with a piano and The producers sing the and a robot scientist), the film Halloween night, mental patient abound. Best if you don't know rected ifarid Vincent Price stars. back-up keyboards. Also fea­ praises of a supportive staff, Hun ger Awareness MONTH by Brian Hill was a nice escape. But it was Michael Myers escapes from the story before you see it. After watching these films, Turn on your Television this tured is singer John Pissani. which includes theirchief writer, StajfWriter Halloween, and I wanted horror. the asylum, puts on his favorite The Exorcist - I suppose you you will have a good under­ week and you're liable to catch Edgar plays the role of an­ Jon Murray. Murray, who also Dozens of carved pumpkins mask, and does a little trick-or- could watch any of them. The standing of how this genre the newest edition of "Every­ nouncer and commentator be­ works with the HuMarists com­ at Marist lined the walls in front of the treatingof his own. first is the classic. Not too fright­ works, which will make you the thing but the Kitchen Sink" a hind the desk. They invite edy group, is a creative addition Halloween was less than one Rhinebeck Fire Department fu­ Next, get When a Stranger ening when actually viewed, but center of attention at the next comedy-based program spon­ guests to come on the show and to the staff and writes most of week ago, but does anyone even eling my Halloween yearning, Comes Back. It starts out with a the adrenaline will flow as you party you go to. sored by MCTV and produced discuss issues that are of inter­ the commercials. remember? which unfortunately, could not bang, as a mysterious stranger sit alone in your bed thinking . Horror movies work best if by two ambitious seniors. est to the Campus, as well as "He is very talented in Nov. 6-7 "Buck" Hunger Days Sure, there was an evil skel­ be filled. pushes a young babysitter to about this tale of demonic pos­ you watch them late at night Dylan Edgar and Jeff Sutphen the real world. The second epi­ everything,"Edgar said. {Donate a buck to fight hunger} eton head glaring at me each They just do not make good the end of her rope. Although it session. when it is quiet, with the lights had an idea at the end of last sode will feature an in-depth Senior Jamie Mitchell heads time I opened my door, but be­ horror movies anymore. lags toward the end, that begin­ Phantasm - The gimmick of out, and alone. Keep this in mind year's school year, and when look at tattoos. In addition, up the crew behind the cameras, Nov. 10 OXFAM Hunger Fast Sign Up sides putting up this ghoulish Scream was a parody, riot ning is priceless. this series is a floating ball that when you sit through Hallow­ they arrived back decided to put guests will include Dave he also helps out in various {For meal ticket holders} decoration, I did not do a single good horror. After that, any of the follow­ floats around and shoots spikes een, laughing with your friends it in motion. Both communica­ Spinato, and Time Check, a skits. They also receive help thing for the holiday. Do not get I thought about going to a ing films should be viewed: into people's heads. It is gory, at all of the intense scenes. tion majors, they knew they had men's accapella singing group. from Media Center Supervisor Nov. 12 Hunger Run / Walk me wrong, I wanted to, I just video store and renting one of Hellraiser l,2,or4-k demon but still works to frighten, Trust me, if you watched it the know-how to put together a One of the most entertaining Joey Wal. She has been helpful could not think of anything that my favorites, but how many is brought up from Hell by the thanks to the eerie old man who alone, you would have had an show. They decided to put to­ aspects of this show is the skits with many things in the produc­ Nov. 13 OXFAM FAST DAY would bolster the Halloween times can one watch the first magic of an intricate puzzle box. controls the orb. entirely different experience. gether one show and try to get and fake commercials. These tion process as well as problem spirit. Halloween? The third installment is mostly Poltergeist - This stuff is Some horror movies are bad. it one the air. About mid way entertaining sections add a more solving behind the scenes. Nov. 17-21 ALL CAMPUS FOOD COLLECTION So instead of staying home, Realizing that there was not a disaster, so I can't recommend pretty tame, but can be scary if They will not scare you and through that first show, they Saturday Night Live feel to the "Everything but the Kitchen and passing out candy to trick- anything that I wanted to see, I it. you concentrate on the fact that they will make you hate this knew what they had was spe­ show. The new show will in­ Sink" is expanding in prepara­ Nov. 19 Hunger Banquet or-treaters (of which there were nixed the entire idea, and just The Omen - Watch any of many of the people who worked genre. Stay away from any cial, and decided to go to MCTV clude more of these skits in or­ tion for it's third show by open­ few, sources say), I went to Up­ went to sleep. them. Not so scary, but incred­ on this film were mysteriously movie based on a Stephen King and get permission to shoot. By der to move things along. ing up the production to all state Films in Rhinebeck and Although I have seen my ibly intriguing. Best if viewed in injured or killed. Some say as a book. Except for The Shining, the time they got through to "We have to keep the scenery members of MCTV. They are Campus Ministry watched a movie. share of fright films, I understand order. result of working on it. they are all dismal. MCTV, the first show was ready changing constantly to keep expecting a large response and It was Halloween and all, but I that my college-aged peers may Rosemary's Baby - An arty tale The House on Haunted Hill - Also, Friday the Thirteenth already finished. interest," Sutphen said. assure that everyone who signs did not see a horror movie, I saw have not. So for them, I have about the woman who gives A fun, B-grade movie from the and Nightmare on Elm Street The second show of the se­ " We don't want people to start on will have a hand in the pro­ Fast, Cheap, and Out of Con­ sifted through the tons of weak, birth to the anti-Christ. Very sus- '50's about a rich man who in­ are horror staples, so you may mester aired on MCTV channel flipping the channels," Edgar duction. Earth Crisis concert review vites a group of people to his want to rent them. Only the As for the rest of the year, they trol, the new quasi-documen­ exploitation-filled, gore-fests to penseful with some cool visu­ 12 on Monday, Nov. 3. Both said. as soon as possible. Earth Cri­ house and will pay them $5000 originals are true gems, but you have their sights set high. De­ ...continued from page ti. tary by Errol Morris. Chronicling come up with this list of truly als. Edgar and Sutphen are pleased Spoofs in the last show in­ sis played one new song that each if they can make it through should probably watch them alU spite the extensive amount of talked to Karl. the lives of four offbeat people frightening "video-treats". Psycho - Alfred Hitchcock's with the project's'progress and cluded a review of "Jerry was fast and up-tempo that had the night. William Castje, mas­ creativity and work that goes "If I played hurt and don't (a lion tamer, a master topiary First, go rent Halloween, if classic. Set the tone for modern how the final product has Maguire" featuring Dan Allen the kids going. gardener, a mole-rat enthusiast, you haven't seen it already. On horror films. Shocking images ter of the movie gimmick, di­ turned out. as Tom Cruise and Jerome into a single show, Sutphen and move then maybe the kids would Edgar insist that "we're not dry, get off me," he said. I have been to quite a few "We feel we've made an im- Pickett as Cuba Gooding Jr. All Earth Crisis shows and this one portantcpntributipn to MCTV," filmed skits are done in Holly­ we have enough for about three I even got a little roughed up more shows right now." at the show. I was in the pit for was the best. The set was tight, Edgar said.' ' i wood Style, which,means only energetic, and heavy-all things X-Files Season Premiere: The Truth is Still Out There The show itself features Edgar one camera is used and several If you have any questions or "Ecocide" trying to jump up to Karl and sing along and some that make a £>reat live show! Scenes like this tend to aggra­ as a Letterman-type host with a takes must be done to get the feedback about the show, con­ lated by the same organization and his presumed death played kid stage dived on my head. He byCARLITO vate me but they also instill an strong group of supporting ac­ right effect. A fake advertise­ tact Dylan Edgar by E-mail at that employs them. Truths that a vital role. Impersonating the completely knocked me to the Staff Writer invigorating curiosity. One that tors and musicians backing him ment may run 40 seconds on the KWN3. will define Mulder's role as ei­ same person he cordially shot ground and I got out of the pit ther a legitimate FBI agent or as in the face, Mulder attempts to will induceime to, either continue up. An in-studio band consists show, but actually fakes more For four years now, Chris the hub of a myriad of conspira­ locate the cure for Scully's can­ to watch the show religiously, Carter has been promising us cies perpetuating from his very cer and an economy sized can­ or to findChri s Carter and beat that "the truth is out there." I existence. Truths that will sat­ ister of moth balls for his apart­ the piss out of him. It is am sure it is out there some­ isfy my inquisitive desire to see ment. Or was it matzo balls? In urirevealing scenes like this that SGA NEWS where, but if Mr. Carter is aware Scully naked in bed. coincidence with Mulder's « add-to. the show's enigmatic of "truth's" location or at least For months I have been count­ search, Scully hustles to find mystique. It is scenes like this The Arts and its general neighborhood, he is ing down to the season premier, proof of a government orches­ that attract viewers to the show hiding it from the viewing audi­ anticipating that some of these trated conspiracy linking her and force low lifes like myself Entertainment ence. I have been eagerly await­ truths would be unleashed, but cancer to an alien corpse dis­ to juxtapose my Sunday night section highly SGA SPOTLIGHT ing "truth's" unveiling for to my dismay, Sunday's episode covered in Canada. Might I add schedule around the program. roughly seven years now, but only set the stage for more con­ that the alien was also govern- Beneath my impatient irritation valu^ipi^oTil every Sunday night at ten spiracies yet to be discovered. mentaliy constructed in yet an­ from the lack of revelation; lies o'clock, I am left to wallow in an Last season's finale featured other effort to deceive Mulder. an admiration for Carter's abil­ op iiiions!! NAME: Kate Banks incomplete chasm of emptiness. Scully's testimony that she had I cannot help but feel sympa­ ity to take the truth, flash it for YEAR: Junior A chasm I have strived to fill by identified Mulder's body after thy for poor Fox. The two of us an instant, and then bury it once Please contact devoting myself to channel six an apparent suicide. But are quite similar. We both have again. Asa journalist (I'm sorry, MAJOR: Psychology-Special Ed. every Sunday at nine o'clock. Sunday's episode revealed that abnormal sleeping habits, we are as a staff writer for the critically editor Jim HOMETOWN: Poughkeepsie, NY acclaimed Circle), it is my as­ My need to fill this chasm is the body identified by Scully both constantly being manipu­ FAVORITE BAND: Toad the Wet Sproket driven by the same force that was not Mulder but an agent lated by high level government signed; duty to seek the truth Dziezynski at drives Fox Mulder himself. The that had been observing his officials and we both utilize the and present it. But due to x2429 if you FAVORITE MOVIE: "My Best Friends Wedding" search for truth. every move. But why would many services offered by 900 Carter's ability to disguise the FAVORITE FOOD: Anything Italian : Truths that will reveal the Scully lie to the FBI on Mulder's numbers. truth," I can only conclude the wish to report ROLE MODEL: My cousin Sharon source of Dana Scully's cancer behalf? Well, as the program Scully succeeds in her quest following as facts. X-Files: The as well as the possible existence progressed, we would discover to materialize proof of her per­ Movie is but another con­ on anything ar­ of an anecdote. Truths that will that the two had planned a week­ secution, but just before she spiracy, I will once again retire Kate is a friendly, outgo­ verify that Mulder's sister was end excursion to Montego gets a chance to present it, a with-visions of Scully dancing tistic or enter­ ing person who has the abil­ In the Student Government kidnapped by extra terrestrials. Bay....wait a minute. Yup, that surge in barometric pressure in my head. ity to get along with every­ Association, Kate holds the Truths that will reveal if there is was just another one of my fan­ causes her nose to bleed dur­ taining. Thank one. On campus she is in­ position of Chief Justice. any substance to the investiga­ tasies. ing an overwhelming dizzy spell, you! volved in numerous activi­ She oversees the judicial tions they conduct, or if they In actuality, Mulder embarked and a sweeping cold front to ties. board, which is responsible are just puppets being manipu­ on a mission to seek the truth envelop the eastern seaboard. Besides Student Govern­ for hearing student appeals ment, she is a member of and upholding the student constitution. - Her experi­ Campus Ministry and the ATTENTION SPORTS CLUBS One King Down and Earth Crisis Rock the Chance Community Service pro­ ences so far in SGA have gram. You can listen to Kate taught her how to work with the place was packed! Both lev­ sons, One King Down. As soon One King Down also played dering if they would put on a by BOB ROTH good show because last time I on Sunday nights from 8 p.m. all different types of people els of the Chance were filled to as One King Down came on, the two new songs that were fast, until 10 p.m. while she hosts and personalities, as well as StajfWriter saw them, people were leaving The Financial Board is seeking a representative from one of the sports capacity. crowd erupted! The energy was hard, and crazy-the perfect mix her own radio show on teaching her how to .manage during their set. Tonight they clubs. Applications are available in the Student Government Office which The first band I saw was Inner everywhere from the people at for a hardcore song. Through WMCR. You may also see her time. I missed the opening bands for put on a great show. All the is SC 347. If there are any questions, contact Steve Coogan, Chief Fi­ Dam. They are a hardcore band the bar to the people going crazy all the songs people were stage Kate when she is working in the show but someone told me from Orange County, N.Y., which in the mosh pit. People were ei­ diving and the bouncers were songs were tight and Karl's While she is here at nance Officer, at ext. 2863. that Catch 22 was not that bad voice was great. They played the student activities "fish Marist, she hopes to help plays a new school type of ther singing along with OKD or being really cool. No bouncers bowl". but C4 was terrible. One prob­ hardcore. With roots more in doing stage dives into the tried to be tough guys and beat the classics "Eco-side","Broken generate more appreciation lem with this show was that it metal than punk, they had a crowd. At one point, a kid did a people up. The Chance has al­ Foundation", "Forced March", After leaving Marist, Kate and respect for the SGA happened on Mid-Semester sound that was not distinctly backward flip right onto the ways had cool bouncers that let and. "Firestorm." During hopes to continue her edu­ among the student body. break. Why does Marist sched­ hardcore. Most of their songs crowd. They opened with "De­ the kids go off and not try to act "Firestorm" about 50 kids got cation by pursuing her Mas­ What is Kate's favorite as­ ule its breaks when it does? Ev­ were lousy except for one whose fiance" and ripped through ev­ like tough guys. on stage and piled on Karl the ters degree in Education, and pect of Marist one might ask? possibly a Masters in Sports "The people. Everyone here ery other school has it the week name I didn't catch. ery song on their CD on Equal Then the headliner came on, lead singer. After the show I before! As far as the crowd was, Next were Albany's favorite Vision Records. Please see CRISIS, page 9... psychology. She also hopes is so friendly" Earth Crisis. I was kind of won­ to one day teach in grades K- 10 THE CIRCLE, November 6,1997 THE CIRCLE, November 6, 1997 11 Steve on Sports . What's On Tap? See the Red Foxes in action... Swimmers and divers jump off I'm mad about Midnight, baby... the blocks against Seton Hall when that date rolls around, ficial beginning of the 1997-98 Football at Canisius (11/8); Volleyball at the coaches eager to generate pub­ college basketball season. Army Invitational (11/7-11/8); Women's A new NBA season is upon First, the Phoenix Suns. They by MARK J. WELLS Christine Honig, head coach There were also some great Apparently, people think that, us and there are several ques­ are the type of team that can licity and excitement tend to Basketball vs. European Exhibition (11/7) staff writer of the women's team, expressed performances handed in by the schedule workouts as soon as' because I hold the esteemed tions about the upcoming cam- make a real run in the playoffs. her enthusiasm after the meet. men's team. Freshman Keith possible— when the clock title of "Sports Editor," I have paign'that need to be answered. Jason Kidd arid Kevin Johnson The men's and women's swim­ "I am so proud of this team. Nichols, who was a member of strikes midnight and the new all the answers. That's a belief Will the Bulls continue their will be the most productive ming and diving teams began We weren't supposed to win the winning relay team, placed day begins. that I would very much like to domination of the league? Who backcourt in the league, and their dual meet season with a this meet," Honig said. "We in two other events earlier in the However, our student body perpetuate, so I came up with Tom's Trivia Corner ! will take home the MVP award? Cedric Ceballos, Antonio bang as they defeated Big East stepped up to the challenge and clay. Nichols took first place in rarely rallies together behind an quick and easy answer for Will Dennis Rodman drop his McDyess, Rex Chapman, and powerhouse Seton Hall Univer­ swam to the best of our abili­ the 1,000-meter and second in my concerned and curious Danny Manning provide nu­ anything. We seem to lack some Name the only college team that Rick Pitino shorts at the free throw line and sity on Saturday at the McCann ties." the 500-meter freestyle races. of the fundamental energy peers. walk off the court? merous offensive threats. If Center. One of the many outstanding Larry Van Wagner, head coach First of all, I realize that Dick coached and did not take to the Final Four. Vitale will never come to this found at many of this nation's We simply were not here when We will have to wait to find out Phoenix gets hot in the play­ The men's team won its meet individual performances en­ of the men's team, was very campus. I would not want any­ colleges and universities. the clock struck midnight. This the answers. But in case you offs; watch out. by a score of 123-118. The final joyed by the women's team happy for the men and the one to accuse me of suffering It is difficult to imagine a year (and perhaps every year— (Last issue's answer: Whitey Ford holds cannot, here is how I see the My other sleeper is the New race of the afternoon was the came from junior Kenna Moran. women after the meet. from delusions of grandeur. packed McCann Center explod­ I do not know, to be honest), career World Series records in wins and NBA season unfolding. , Jersey Nets. Maybe it is just decisive one for the Red Foxes. Moran came into this match with "This was a great win for us." With that said, I would like to ing at exactly 12:00 AM on a mid-semester break fell on the strikeouts.) The Bulls will win the champi­ because I am a Nets fan, but I The 400-meter freestyle relay very limited practice time, hav­ he said. "I am very proud of present a novel idea;— Mid­ Saturday morning as Dave same weekend that Midnight onship, right? Well, many see New Jersey as a definite team of Trevor Badu. Chris ing been sick for the past week. both teams." Tom Drag is a regular contributor to The Circle night Madness at Marist. Magarity's hoops squad took Madness would have taken people may feel that way, but it playoff team. John Calipari has O'Connor, Keith Nichols, and In fact, she missed the team's The divers also came up big. For those unfamiliar with the court for its initial practice place. will not be Chicago receiving the built a strong club with great David Dobbins sealed the vic­ first meet last week in Central by earning some much needed NCAA lingo, Midnight Mad­ of the year. So, while fans from UMass to Of course, the cynical ob­ Soccer—— trophy from David Stern this balance. Sam Cassell, Kendall tory for the Red Foxes as they Connecticut. points for the Red Foxes down server might wonder if people Gill, Kerry Kittles, Jayson Will­ finished with a first place time ness is basically a huge party— After all, Marist College is not USC-Santa Cruz (whose team, ...continued from page 11 June. Granted, they still have Moran placed in three differ­ the stretch. Junior Chris a pep rally, if you will—thrown exactly Chapel Hill. by the way, is known as the Ba­ would actually attend such a the best player in the world, but iams, Chris Gatling, and Keith of 3:16.64. ent events. She finished first in Blackwell won both the one and at every basketball crazed cam­ But, in what I consider a nana Slugs) were whooping it function on a night when "She told us to believe in our­ Michael cannot do it alone any­ Van Home make the Nets one Without the clutch win by the the 1,000-meter and 500-meter the three meter diving events pus around the country each strange and pleasantly surpris­ up in the early hours of Satur­ McCoy's has a special on mixed selves, and that we could do more. They are a year older and of the most talented teams in relay team, the Red Foxes would freestyle races, and came in sec­ for the men's team. year to mark the beginning of ing development, I have been day, Nov. 18, Marist students drinks. this. We just needed to come this year that will make a differ­ the East. You can count on New have lost. The men's team is now ond place in the 200-meter IM Blackwell won the three-meter the pre-season. approached several times in the were scattered up and down the In fact, my McCann sources together and work as a team," ence. Jersey being at least a five seed 1-0 on the young season. (Individual Medley). dive by almost one hundred in the playoffs. The NCAA does not permit past few weeks by people won­ Eastern seaboard. tell me that Midnight Madness Tarrant said. "She told us to play Even so, they still have a fairly The women's team avenged Another big contributor to the points over the second place organized practices until a spe­ dering why there was no moon­ We were not around to fill the was attempted once upon a our game. easy road to the Finals. New The next order of business is last season's 155-85 drubbing at women's victory on Saturday finisher from Seton Hall; his cific date in mid-October, and. light celebration to mark the of- gym with our youthful enthusi­ time, and no one came. The Red Foxes came out of York and Miami are the only post-season awards: While it the hands of the Pirates of Se­ was Sandra Mastradonato. who margin of victory in the one- asm when the Red Foxes began But why not give it another halftime and scored the" first . other contenders in the East. is hard to imagine Jordan going ton Hall by defeating them in a . placed in three events. meter dive was more than 60 their practice schedule. That shot? After all, Marist is in a goal after the break. While the Heat do not present two years in a row without a nailbiter, 121.5-118.5. Mastradonato came in second points. Circle Classifieds seems like a reasonable expla­ respected basketball confer­ "Things started to turn much of a threat, the Knicks do. adding a new trophy to his col­ Once again it came down to in the 200-meter butterfly and Diving coach Melanie Bolstad nation, doesn't it? around. We really thought we Earn MONEY and FREE TRIPS!! ence this season. I would be .. Adding Chris Mills and Chris lection, I see David Robinson the final race of the day— the third in the 1,000-meter freestyle talked about Blackwell's ability Absolute Best SPRING BREAK Packages available!! I mean, it is not likely that the willing to bet that the Manhat­ were going to win this game," Dudley to an already impressive as the MVP. He is the league's 400-meter freestyle relay. The races. Ten minutes after com­ on the diving boards. INDIVIDUALS, student ORGANIZATIONS, or administration would resched­ tan Jaspers have Midnight O'Connell said. roster makes New York a serious top center and, with Duncan in team of Christine Graziano, Julie peting in the 1,000m freestyle, "Chris is an excellent diver." small GROUPS wanted!! Call INTER-CAMPUS PROGRAMS at ule an entire semester around Madness. Loyola responded with back contender, so serious that they the mix, will put up enormous Kozloski, Kristine Dunn, and Mastradonato got right back she explained. "He is heads and 1-800-327-6013 or http://www.icpt.com the basketball team's first intra- It is not just the Red Fox play­ to back' goals, and scored its will knock off the mighty Bulls numbers. _•.,.., Delta Morilla finished the race into the water and swam the 200- tails above all the rest of the squad scrimmage. Marist fans ers who have to step up and fifth goal later in the half. and give Patrick Ewing a shot at Speaking of Duncan, he will with a first place time of 4:02.44. meter freestyle, which she won. divers in this conference." are out of luck, I explained to improve their game this season Simple soccer mistakes and his first ring. be the Rookie, of the Year. I The win clinched the Red Coach Honig praised her Marist's swimmers and divers PopkradT. facmioo 2735 Neod hdp with a paper? any and all interested parties. in order to compete in the gaps in defense afflicted this The West is much deeper, and wanted to make a.bold pick here Foxes' second victory of the freshman swimmer after the are back in action on November Almost everyone bought this MA AC. The fans do too. Marist team. a number of teams have the po­ but-I simply do not see any young season. They are now match. 13, when they host Iona College story, and I was pretty proud of Plus, I'm still clinging to the "Throughout the game we tential to go all the way. I could other.first-year players who can 2-0, after last weekend's 137-83 "Sandra is an extremely tal­ in another dual meet beginning THE-MAWST-GOLLEGE WRITING CENTER myself. fantasy that I might someday never gave up," O'Connell said. see the Lakers, Sonics, or Rock- compare. Under the guidance victory over Central Connecti­ ented and versatile swimmer," at 7:00 PM at the McCann Cen­ But then one person— one win free tuition, room, and board "We were just really'happy to jets^nithe.finals.,But.it will not of Robinson, he will develop cut. Honig said. ter. visionary— threw another ques­ for a semester from ESPN by hit­ be at the MAACs." be any of these teams. Instead, into a superstar. Mon. 1:30 -9 30 Tues. 100-7:00 Wed. 1:00-9:30 tion at me. ting a half-court shot in front of The MAAC championships it will be a team that won only The most memorable moment Thurs. -1:00-7:00 Fri 1:00-4:00 Why not just hold Midnight thousands of screaming fans. capped off a successful season • twenty games a year ago— the of the season will occur in the Madness a week later? Dicky V would stand right next for the Red FoxesT* The team, San Antonio Spurs.;. Bulls final game— Game Seven "SPRING BREAK....TAKE 2** Organize group! Sell 15...Take Hmm. Now that sounds like a to me, scream at the top of his ranked eighth in the MAAC pre­ The Spurs, who were an.abso­ of the Eastern Conference Fi­ 2 Free. Jamaica.Cancun.Bahamas, Key West, Daytona, plan. Sure, it would not be the lungs, and offer to throw in free season poll, suprised most ob­ lute joke last season, get David nals. Panama CHy, Barbados, Padre & More. Free Parties, Eats & first practice of the year, techni­ books as well. I guess'he pays servers, and finished third in the Robinson back and add rookie Once it becomes clear that the brinks. Free info packet Sun Splash 1-800-426-7710 cally, but the team could still put for those out of his own pocket. conference. Tim Duncan. No team in the Knicks have the game under 'Avww.sunsplashtours.com on a show for the student body Give me the rock, baby. I'm a 'T think that we improved a league can match up with that control, Dennis Rodman .will POEMS WANTED FOR NEW CONTEST AND ANTHOLOGY and maybe even get people ex­ PTPer. whole lot from last year," Tarrant frontcpurt. Throw in Sean Elliot, calmly take off his uniform and cited about the upcoming sea­ Steve Wanczyk is - said. "Coach Nichols brought along with solid players like stroll off the court. For the past Sparrowgrass Poetry Forum is offering a grand prize of $500 in its newAwards of Poetic son. , out the character in this team." Avery Johnson and Vinny Del couple years Rodman has said The Circle's Sports Editor Excellence poetry contest. Thirty-five cash awards are being offered in the contest. The contest is Negro, and you not only have he would end his career this free to enter and open to everyone. "Although we encourage poets to purchase an anthology to the. Western Conference way. This season he will back ensure publication, there is no obligation of any kind in order to be a contest winner," states champs, you have the 1997.-98 up his words. : Jerome Welch, Publisher. NBA champions. -~ " "And that is what to expect .Now that you.know my picks- this season. A new champion. 7 Poets may enter one poem only, 20 lines or less, on any subject, any style. Contest closes cafi'CUn' Qrm ten for the finals, here are a couple: :The end of dynasty. And a November 30, 1997, but poets are encouraged to send their work as soon as possible. Poems teams' to watch out for... '-,'.; new view of Dennis Rodman: entered in the contest also will be considered for publication in the Summer 1998 edition of Jamaica Qxmizti Poetic Voices of America, a hardcover anthology to be published in June, 1998. Prize winners will be notified by January 31,1998. A winners list is provided with a self-addressed, stamped Need shirts envelope. 'With ^qur organization^ MAAC soccer championships dorm, team or club's logo "Our contest is especially for new and unpublished poets and offers a public forum that enables VISA /MC/'AMEX/DISCOVER " NOW HIRING REPS!'•' " ' screen-printed on them?- by RACHAEL VOLLARO "We came out kind of flat," them to share their work," Welch adds. "Sparrowgrass is looking for originality in how a poet staff writer she admitted. observes and comments on life. In our ten years of sponsoring poetry contests, many of our 1-800,234-700 Junior forward Nicole Bruno contest winners have been new poets with new ideas." http://www.endlesssummertours.co flap* COME SEE US! The Marist College women's attributed the team's early per­ soccer team was unsuccessful formance to nerves. Poems should be sent to Sparrowgrass Poetry Forum, Dept. LM, 609 Main St., P.O. Box 193, Sistersville, WV 26175. SPRHVG BREAK 98* this past weekend at the MAAC "I think we came out over­ championships in Baltimore, anxious and a little nervous," Largest selection of Ski & Spring Break Destination*, inducting Cruises, mmsma Foam Parries, Drink Specials and bar Pea<5e & Luv Concerts. b«| 12 Fowf«r Av»., PoogfckMpxl* Maryland. she said. Poets may also submit poems electronically at the Sparrowgrass web site or by e-mail: Group Discounts and Free Trips "available. 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STAT OFTHE WEEK QUOTE OF THE WEEK Ellie Schuerger holds the;•.. "We weren't supposed to win Marislwomen's volleyball ^ V this meet..." record for assists, with 2,291. --Christine Honig, swimming coach 12 THE CIRCLE, November 6,1997 in rain byTHOMASRYAN Swords, including two each from 14-yard line. Jeff DeVito missed his first extra point since miss­ stajfwriter John Fox, Reid Ellis and David Silvia. ing his initial attempt of the year, As the rain fell harder and Marist did have some prob­ keeping the score at 7-6. harder, and the sky got darker lems in the secondary, as has Seven minutes later, Daley and darker in Loretto, PennsyP been the trend the last few connected with Allen on a 10- vania, the Marist College foot­ games, allowing 252 yards yard touchdown pass to com­ ball team realized something. through the air. However, in plete a 10-play, 44-yard drive to Despite the lack of visibility and what may have been a chang­ put Marist ahead 12-7. bad field conditions, it was a ing of the guard in the defen­ The two-point conversion at­ perfect day. sive backfield, freshman safety tempt failed and the lead re­ Running the ball on 53 of their Patrick Jean grabbed his first mained at five. 63 plays and holding St. Francis career interception, while senior It was cut to two before the to minus 15 yards rushing, safety Mario Wilson netted his end of the half, when Frank '*- Marist (2-4,4-4) took advantage 17th career interception to set Bacco converted a 27-yard field of its strengths— and the the all-time Marist record. goal attempt with less than four weather— to beat the Red Flash Parady was obviously de­ minutes to go in the second 26-10 last Saturday. lighted with Wilson's record quarter. That was as close as As Marist coach Jim Parady setting performance. St. Francis would get the rest of the day. noted, the bad conditions "We all wanted this for Mario," Cirik* PhoUvMike \"ri i h seemed to mesh with the Red Parady said. "He's been a great Marist again enjoyed great The women's volleyball team dropped two matches last, Foxes'style of play. player for us, and he deserves field position in the third quar­ weekend at the Marist Invitational. "We definitely like to run the it." ter when Chris Meyer blocked a ball a lot more than they do," Wilson eclipsed the mark pre­ St. Francis punt and recovered Women's volleyball Parady said. "The bad weather viously held by Red Foxes it himself at the Red Flash 6-yard suited us just fine." Bruce Harris and Franklin Davis. line. Junior tailback J.J. Allen ran Before Marist's defense could Three plays later Allen scored celebrates Senior for two touchdowns and caught settle in, though, St. Francis his third touchdown of the day a third, and quarterback Jim jumped out to a 7-0 lead when on a 1-yard run to increase the Day the wrong way Daley ran for a score in the Swords found tight end Matt lead to 19-10. fourth quarter to help Marist Buchak on a 2-yard touchdown Early in the fourth, Daley, who by KYLE WOOD The Red Foxes' overall record beat their second straight North­ pass on the.Red Flash's first only completed four passes on stajfwriter dropped to 5-17 (1 -8 MAAC). east Conference opponent. possession of the game. ' the day but managed to avoid Next week they travel to West Marist's front seven was again Marist responded early in the any: interceptions, ran eight Senior Day was.a sad day for Point for the Army Invitational, dominant defensively. In addi­ second quarter as Alien carried yards for his second touch­ the women's volleyball team. where the team will close out tion to holding" St. Francis to into the endzone from the 4-yard down of the season to create the The Marist invitational, which what has been a very rough sea­ minus 15 yards rushing,, good line. The Red Foxes were basi­ final margin. included Bucknell and Fairleigh son. enough for third all-time in cally handed the score after a 1 - Marist travels to Buffalo on Dickinson, was held last Satur­ Four seniors will have their Marist history, the Red Foxes yard punt and a personal foul Saturday to take on the day, as the final home date for outstanding careers come to a collected nine sacks-on fresh­ against St. Francis, gave Marist Canisius Golden Griffins at 1:30 the team's four seniors.. close at Army. Jennifer Kasey, man quarterback Jeremy possession at the Red Flash's p.m. Marist lost both of their Heather Ohlinger, Alyssa Clarke, matches, however, its coach was and Ellie Schuerger will all be happy with the way the Red playing their final games next Foxes played. weekend. Runners win mini-meet at home "I was very pleased with the Co-captain Jennifer Kasey has way our team played today," been the leader on and off of head coach Emily Ahlquist said. the court this season. She is a and head to Boston for regionals "Both FDU and Bucknell are tenacious hitter and "played 37 byHEATHERSOTE "After winning the meet for the freshman Megan Bruno com­ great at disguising their hits. career varsity games. Today, I thought we played our stajfwriter past four years, and losing the mented. Heather Ohlinger.played ex­ way we did, as a team we are In the Red Foxes' most recent best defense of the year." ceptional defense for the Foxes The Marist cross country team disappointed and we soon race, on Nov. 2, they returned Marist played tough in its first for four years. She accumulated placed first in a meet the Red won't forget about it," junior to Van Cordtland Park to com­ match; but eventually fell short 140 digs in 106 varsity games. Foxes hosted at Bowdoin Park Chuck Williams acknowledged pete in the MAAC Champion­ to FDU, 15-11,15-12, and 15-8. Alyssa Clarke was perhaps in Wappinger Falls on Oct.' 251 after the Fairfield meet. ships. The weather was over­ The Foxes led at one point in "Marist's best defender in 1997. It was l he first meet the team has However,- the" Red Foxes re­ cast and gloomy, mirroring the the third game, 8-3, but FDU •She amassed 250 digs in 173 won this season. deemed themselves at the Inter­ mood of the Red Foxes by the stormed back and scored the games during her varsity career, Despite the inclementAveather, collegiate Amateur Association end of the day. last-twelve points. Senior-set­ which ranks her among the freshman K'erri Cleeland re- meet on Oct. 17, and beat The men's team finished a dis­ ter Ellie Schuerger, who holds -' school's all time leaders. ceivedher best time, 21:11, for Fairfield by forty-three points appointing sixth place out often the Marist record for career as­ Ellie Schuerger was the team's the 3.1 mile course at Bowdoin. on a course at Van Gortlandt teams. The women fared a little sists with 2,291, led her team with floorgeneral. As co-captain she Sophomore Steve Palmer also Park in the Bronx. Leading run­ better, finishingi n fourth-place. 25. provided-leadership for this came through for Marist, by- ners for the men included junior The men and women had both Marist had a chance to rest young team. She is the school's placing fourth out of seventy Ben Hefferon and freshmen held realistic hopes for more because the second game was all time assist leader, and has re­ five runners. Greg Salamone and Anthony success. between FDU and Bucknell. corded 519 kills in 299 games. This meet was small compared Nero;; For the' women, sopho­ "The whole meet was disap­ Bucknell had an easy time with , "It was an emotional, experi­ more Jen Glover placed first and to the National Catholic Cham­ pointing," Williams admitted. FDU, winning 15-12,15-3,15-12. ence playing the last home game freshman Heather Perrine was pionships at the University of "Almost eveything that could Senior Melissa Wharton led the of my career," Schuerger ac­ second for the team. Notre Dame, held the previous go wrong, did go wrong." Bison attack with foufkills. knowledged. "It was upsetting week, when Marist placed Hefferon placed seventeenth, The bright spots of the day The Foxes were hoping to win that the team did not win, but I twelfth out of twenty six teams. Glover forty-third, and Perrine were juniors Ben Hefferon and their last match at home this felt that we played very well and At Bowdoin, the teams com­ fifty-fifth, out of over two hun­ Kristen Russo, who both earned year, but lost the late game to have nothing to be ashamed of." peting with Marist included' dred runners. According to jun­ all-league honors. Bucknell, 15-11,7-15,15-12,15- The graduating players are al­ Siena, St.Peters, Niagra, and ior Mike Melfi, these are impres- . The cross country team will 7. ways a big part of any team: Fairfield. sive results for a young team. have a chance to extend its sea­ "We did an excellent job stop­ "These seniors were the best Fairfield University has been "Our young runners have son at the NCAA regional meet ping Bucknell up the middle," bunch that I have everhad be­ a chief rival for the Red Foxes shown that they are capable of in Boston. This meet will be Ahlquist remarked after the cause of what they have done this season^ Marist competed competing at a high level," Melfi held on Nov.+ 15, and the Red game. both on and off of the court," at Fairfield on October 5. The said. Foxes, along with thirty other Marist was led by Schuerger, Ahlquist said. "I know that I Red Foxes had won this meet "As a team we are doing well teams, will compete for an who had 43 assists, and sopho­ will miss these seniors, but un­ for four consecutive years, but and are hoping to continue out invitiation to the national cham­ more Julee Cerda who had nine til next fall I will not know ex­ lost this season by six points. success in" our future meets," pionship. kills and ten digs. actly how much."