PAN DORAS BOX Vol. XXXII No. 4 York College of the City of New York Jamaica, Queens December, 1991 YSG's Letter Writing Campaigns Pressure Congressmen

an impact on the proposed budget, rather lege education," said Frazier. "Then, after than writing when it would be reviewed by a couple of years, they may want to take out the legislature. loans to finance their education." New York State is in the midst of a bud- Although tuition will not be effectively get crisis and every city and state agency is kept low by the Re-Authorization, or pro- feeling the crunch. CUNY is slated for at tect state financial aid programs from being least a 2% cut in its budget. And there is also cut, it will give a "breather" if certain pro- a proposed tuition hike of $300 to $400. grams are in place. "Governor Cuomo is in the process of "The provisions will effect students di- making his budget," said Caven. "We're try- rectly in pocket," said Sterling. "If you have ing to influence his decision, now, rather more PELL and it is an entitlement (worked than when it's up for a vote. That would be like the Social Security program: if you're counter-productive." entitled to it you'll get it), then it brings more There was little publicity for this last families into the pool." campaign because YSG members found out Students who were unable to participate very late that the governor was writing his in either of the letter writing campaigns can budget. Instead of campus-wide fliers, Ster- still send their letters in individually. ling sent letters to the club leaders asking "Students can send their letters in now," them to pledge at least ten letters from their said Caven. "They can come into the Stu- members. dent Assistance Office (IE 13) and get a "The letters will target the Governor," copy of sample letters and send them out." said Sterling, in a letter to club leaders. "We Student Government sponsored a letter writing campaign to secure have lobbied the federal government. It is congressional votes for the Higher Educational Re-Authorization Act. now time to turn our attention to the state. By next year, it will be too late. [The By Abby Abrams Caven. governor's] proposals will be accepted if not Reporter The first letter writing campaign was di- opposed now." rected towards Rep. Floyd Flake of the 6th The HEA is a far-reaching, complicated Student government recently sponsored Congressional District, and Senators proposal. But most students understand the two crucial letter writing campaigns. Dur- D'amato and Moynihan. Students who heart of the matter. Pandora's ing the week of October 22, the first effort wrote letters, and included their return ad- "I know what most people know," said Ongoing targeted Congressional leaders Floyd Flake, dresses on the envelopes, can expect a per- Oguie Toro, student senator and coordina- Alphonse D'Amato, and Daniel Patrick sonal response from their representatives tor of the first letter writing campaign. "It Columns ..Page 3 Moynihan in an effort to secure their votes about their letters. was up for review and it means money. If for the Re-Authorization of the Higher Edu- There has been has been no reaction yet it's not passed, then low-income families cation Acl 1991. The second campaign, on to the letters sent in the mass mailing. But will be the group to be ousted from higher Dunfee Named November 12, 13, and on the evening of the both Caven and Sterling have received re- education." NewV.P. Page 4 19th, was designed to pressure Governor sponses to letters they sent in the summer The Higher Education Act of 1991 is ask- ••(•••• Mario Cuomo not to include the projected from the USSA's letter writing campaign. ing government to approve $677 million for 2% to 5% cut in CUNY's funds in his 1992 "I have heard from Floyd Flake and education. The programs included in the Evening Students New York Stale budget. Senator Moynihan that they have received proposal range from restoring the loan-grant The Higher Education Act was first the letters and that they will vote for the act," balance, to child care and serving the needs Get A Say...... Page 4 signed into law by President Lyndon B. said Caven. "1 have not yet heard from of middle-income students. It also provides Johnson in 1965, and comes up for re-au- Senator D'Amato." for an anti-violence clause to protect thorization every five years. It established Although the letter writing campaign was women. York AIDS many of the federal student aid programs not an organized, nationwide event, other Although recent cuts in federal student that are in existence today. The HEA 1991, colleges that attended the conference in aid and state aid programs have limited ser- Program Set..Pages with considerable input from students and Wisconsin also were encouraged by USSA vices to poor students. 1991 was the first educators, is now in sub-committee in the to sponsor campaigns of their own. Ster- year that TAP has not covered the entire Senate and House and should come up for iing and Caven. YSG's representation at the tuition for poor students, but some middle York Feels a vote in 1992 or early 1993. conference, returned with over 1,500 York income families have been denied benefits Haitian Coup..Page 6 " We wanted to flood the offices of these College letters from a student body number- and are being completely squeezed out of senators and representatives with letters," ing just over 5,000 students. This was by far those programs. said Stacie Caven, YSG Corresponding Sec- the largest number of letters written by any "These programs will make a difference Pre-Kwanzaa retary. " We also wanted students to realize college in the United States. to a lot of middle-income students whose Celebration... Page 8 their voices were important in government." "It seems as if it is a low percentage — programs are shrinking," said Adolphus The idea for a letter writing campaign little over 1,500 letters — but its been the Fraizier, York's Financial Aid Director. originated when Caven and YSG President largest support of any one college- spon- "Their families may have a large equity on Brandywine at Patrick Sterling attended a United States sored event," said Caven. "It is a shame their homes, or their parents combined in- Student Association (USSA) conference though that more people did not partici- comes may be high, and it puts limits on the York Gallery..Page 9 about the Re-Authorization at the Univer- pate."' amount of financial aid they may receive." sity of Wisconsin. Buoyed by their initial success, YSG According to Frazier, the HEA 1991 " We observed the USSA's letter writ- sponsored a second letter writing campaign would try to keep first and second year stu- Dance Company ing campaign for Re-Authorization, and targeting Governor Cuomo and his new dents away from loan programs and "fully •! dyti «f made a decision at that time that it would budget. Cuomo is in the midst of preparing package them with grants." be a good way to get students politically a budget that will be presented to the state "That way, by their third or fourth year, aware of where their dollars so," said legislature in January. YSG wanted to make the students will know if they're fit for a col- Page 2 PANDORA'S BOX December, 1991 LETTERS TO THE EDITORS Magic's Sobering Saga "HuMen Agenda" Helps Student By Christopher Chaney it's time to pay attention to the A.I.D.S. epi- Dear Editor, I think the college should similarly re- Editor-in-Chief demic and the H.I.V. virus, which is just as This letter is in response to Patrick quire all incoming students to take Aca- hazardous. It's time to raise our sexual Sterling's letter, "English Class has a Hid- demic Computer 100 in the first semester. The Earvin "Magic" Johnson saga hit safety consciousness. But, if we do, how den Agenda" (Pandora's Box, October This is a one credit class which meets for 3 everyone hard — friends and fans alike. do we do it? 1991). In it, Mr. Sterling states that the uti- hours per week for 7 weeks. During the The man is a living legend on the basket- The popular choice is abstaining from lization of computers in his English 125 time I took this course, I found that I had ball court and a giving individual off the sex and the realistic choice is condomizing. class are a "violation of truth and advertise- to do more work for this class than my 3 or court. He revolutionized the game of bas- Of course, as Americans, we have the free- ment" since the Bulletin does not mention 4 credit courses. The homework assign- ketball with his no-look passes around his dom of choice—that is until we contract an the use of computers anywhere in the course ments took an average of three to four hours back or between his legs. incurable disease. Once that happens, free- description. I beg to differ. per week. However, now I feel that every When Magic is on the court anything can dom does not exist and does not matter. Educational institutions should be the minute I spent for that class has really paid happen. He can routinely hit a game win- The sixties era is dead — and with it dies first places to utilize new and innovative off. ning jumpshot from half court with 3.5 sec- the sexual revolution and drug exploration. ideas. The computer is hardly a "new" idea Remember, a college education is sup- onds left on the clock. He is master on the The careful nineties are marching in — since it has been used by industry for more pose to prepare students to meet the chal- court and no one can touch him. But now times of condoms, clean needles, and AIDS/ than three decades. Its use has expanded lenges of the real world. And I think it is Magic has the H.I.V. virus, his basketball HIV education. The smart will take heed considerably over the years. Now it is be- really going to be a challenge finding work career is over, and he has a disease he has of our new and dangerous times. The igno- ing used in virtually every arena of life. without some computer skills. to master. rant? Well, it could be your last mistake. Computers facilitate better learning since Sincerely, Now that one of our heroes has fallen, they allow a myriad of options to be tried. Saffiyah Hussaini In this day and age, whether or not it is stated ISM Major explicitly in a job or course description, New Jack Poli-Sci Speaks basic computer skills are assumed. Mr. Sterling also says that a "teacher/ Dear Editor, covered that there "was" 5,000 academics professor's job is to facilitate, not stagnate, Christopher Chaney (professors and university administrators) the learning process." In other words, he is Editor-in-Chief I am writing in response to "Desert Storm on the CIA payroll. I would not be surprised saying that by making the use of computers • Lesson For York" (Pandora Box, Nov if there were/are some in the CUNY system. a requirement for their classes teachers are 1991). The true lesson of Desert Storm was: Dr. Davis sums up all the "attributes" somehow retarding the educational process. Travis Lee how to fool, and lie to, the public on a large needed to be competitive in the 21st cen- Stagnant, as defined in the dictionary, means Managing Editor scale. A study by the University of Massa- tury. But one is conspicuously absent. It is "not current or motionless." Contrary to • chusetts at Amherst, during the war, found the ability to think rationally. Dr. Davis what Mr. Sterling says, I feel that by not Ameer Robertson that the more people watched television the refers to teamwork and multiculturalism in implementing fresh ideas and new devices, Senior Editor less they knew about the war, and the more the United States Air Force. It is true that we are stagnating the educational process. • they supported the Persian Gulf War. The teamwork was needed for the pilots to com- The type of education we receive should same could be said about college students. plete their missions successfully. But, why be a reflection of our environment. If col- Tanya Hines The more courses they take, the less intelli- must Dr. Davis put pilots who were partially leges are not keeping pace with industry, News Editor gent they become—and the more servile responsible for the massacre of 100,000 then they are depriving their Students of the • they become. Of course, there are excep- people up on a pedestal? Why did Dr. Davis knowledge they need in order to survive. Robert R. Henry tions. Nothing is absolute, but death. Much not hold up the workers who built the so- We should welcome educators that are mak- Feature Editor of my argument depends on the individual phisticated weaponry, and who later lost ing computers a part of our daily curricu- student and, of course, how challenging his their jobs, as a good example of teamwork? lum. It is time all students become familiar or her professor is. Yet, I believe that my Multiculturalism in the armed forces of with computers. M arcia Moxam basic contention remains true. Most students the United States basically consists of the Chances are, no matter what field one Community Affairs are non-rationalizing introverts. niggers and the spies being in the infantry chooses, he will encounter computers. Why Editor I am not surprised that Dr. Davis invokes and the white boys piloting the F-14's and not save ourselves a hassle and learn before- • Desert Storm as a model for York College. theFA-15's. hand? While there is no need for all students SharifFAli The war of deception serves as a good I know my beliefs are unpopular among to become computer "whizzes," it is neces- Entertainment Editor model to deceivers in this college—to the the ruling elite of York College, and makes sary that students at least know how to use "scholars" who say that Ancient Egypt was people feel uncomfortable. But I and "New basic software programs. • not in Africa; to the "scholars" who philoso- Jack" Poli-Sci are here to make our oppres- I do understand that many students com- Janice Cohen phize their manifestations of their hatred sors and their subordinates feel comfortable. ing to college don't have backgrounds in Local Advertising Manager toward us through code words; to the pro- "The struggle continues." computers due to no particular fault of their • fessors who hide behind the cloak of aca- own. However, I was surprised and pleased John Carrero demic freedom, but deny you your right to to see that ESL students are taught to use free speech. This is not about political cor- Jose Cinque the computer right from the beginning. Eleanor Alien-Aniton rectness. This is about brainwashing stu- Minister of Information They are required to do their writing assign- Miriam Rosenberg dents through the subtleness of area require- Political Science Club ments on the computers. Even though many Staff Photographers ments. Colleges are mostly graduating non- (covert action , fall 1991) of these students struggle initially, they • analytical, conformist robots. eventually get used to using the computer. Glenn Lewis Dr. Davis stated that: "Ultimately, the Faculty Advisor lesson from Desert Storm suggests that in- NOW stitutions of higher education should be dy- namic laboratories for change." If institu- Pandora's Box tions of higher education prompted true pro- ACCEPTING 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. gressive change, this reactionary govern- LETTERS FOR Jamaica, New York 11451 ment would cease to fund such institutions. Pandora's There is no such thing as a "free and inde- (718)262-2529 pendent university." Those who think there FEBRUARY Rm. 1G06F is, wake up. Every course in a university is basically political—from art to foreign lan- ISSUE guages. The Church Committee Report dis- December 1991 PANDORAS BOX Page 3 Pandora's Special Op-Ed Page Women's Issues The President's Corner Women At York On The Move York Seeks Peace & Excellence By Tania E. Hernandez up through the ranks of these clubs to be- By Josephine D. Davis ulty, staff and students to a planning retreat Women's Center Coordinator come leaders who now teach others. It is President, York College on January 14-15. The size of the group was very special when one dedicates time and limited by cost constraints. This is almost the end of another aca- effort in planning an event and later sees it On December 3, York College cel- However, retreat participants, upon their demic semester and, as such, it is the ideal become a success. I always say activities ebrated the advent of the holiday season by return, will share information with the time to look back at what we have accom- are like little children; you put so much time lighting the Christmas tree, the Menorah groups they represent. This will further fa- plished and what we need to accomplish. and effort into them that you want every and the Kwanzaa candles. All who attended cilitate the transition process. When I look back on this fall, I see a single detail to be just perfect. this festive cultural event, regardless of their The intent of this retreat is to begin dis- woman president, three more women deans, During the Open Forum with the presi- religious persuasions, agreed that these sea- cussion on York's vision for the year 2000. and a lot of new, different women involved dent, Dr.Davis talked about how women sonal symbols suggest a common message When you return to campus in January, in tasks that just a few months ago would "have" to take care of homes, children, jobs, — "peace on earth, goodwill to all people." workshops will be held at every level to se- have only been considered dreams. There etc. Here on campus, where 65% of the We can apply the practical lessons of cure your input and reactions. This consti- is also an invisible, but active group of population are women, and many of us have these symbols in our daily lives. By kin- tutes Phase One of our broad design for women who are emerging as new student to work in order to pay tuition, rent, and dling our inner lights of peace, we achieve achieving York's vision of greatness. leaders. These women are hard-working sometimes even child-care, it is no less than an outward glow reminiscent of the Christ- It is our desire that York become the students who have as their goal not only to admirable that many of our sisters find the mas tree. We radiate joy to those who be- CUNY institution of choice for Queens, and learn the other face of York College, but also time to also give something back to the hold us. We can also honor the tradition of the region, within the next two years. We to put in to action their findings, achieve- school. It is not a matter of the effort, the the Menorah by opposing oppression in any must meet this challenge with an emphasis ments, happiness, and disappointments. willingness, the energy and commitment form. And, consistent with Kwanzaa, we on the 3R's — Renewal, Retention and Re- I personally know two of these women. that is required from the person. Our women should be inspired to live principled lives. lationships. Kareen Ramcharitar, a Psychology major, just want to give something back. In all three instances, the peace process be- Retention - Our goal is to balance York's takes over 22 credits every semester and has Unfortunately, this is also a time to see gins at the individual level and spreads out- student body representation by age and race/ to work in order to pay for her foreign stu- the facts from a statistical point of view. ward. ethnicity. In order to accomplish this, we dent tuition. Kareen, whose GPA is above There is so much to do and very few of us The pursuit of peace is particularly rel- propose to increase enrollment of the tradi- 3.5, is now also part of the Student Govern- trying to do something. Our work could be evant to the York community. We have, in tional school-age population through the ment and President of the Psychology Club. much easier if more of us would get in- a brief two-year period, undergone major Presidential Scholarship Initiative. York's Carolyn Perkins, Education and Psychol- volved. All the benefits of being an active transitions. There have been unfulfilled Foundation Board has already voted to fund ogy major, is an upper-sophomore who female student cannot possibly be listed promises of salary increases and promo- four Presidential scholars. The Jamaica works so hard that I sometimes have to ask here. However it is necessary that many tions. A new administration is in place that Chamber of Commerce has also funded a her where she gets her energy. Carolyn is more women get involved and get together brings shifts in the institutional culture and scholar and more support for this very im- the President of the Women's Club and the in this journey called "college life." York vision orientations. Comfort zones have portant venture is forthcoming. The Presi- assistant director of the Women's Center. has another aspect — beyond our books. eroded as preparations have been made for dential Scholars will be named in April. I have seen both of these women come Let's discover it together! new ways of thinking, knowing and behav- We need your financial support to assist ing. us in sustaining York's margin of academic Our lives, in short, seem to be complex excellence as tax-levy budget resources di- mazes of challenges, chores, opportunities, minish. In fact, other contributors want to YSG Speaks crises and personal decision-making. As know the level of giving of the York fac- new webs of relationships are being woven, ulty, staff, students and administrators be- the complexities of our lives become fur- fore making their commitment. In the in- Assess Your Professors First ther compounded. terest of making a great institution better, the At the beginning of this academic year, vice-presidents and I are contributing $5,500 Students should choose their classes only By Patrick Sterling we proposed the 3R strategy for change. It to the Foundation. Three other middle ad- after a careful assessment of the designated Student Government President was seen as a formula for helping us through ministrators, deans, directors of develop- professor. One of the most effective ways this period of flux. Three months later, I ment, etc., have committed to a Foundation of assessing a professor's classroom perfor- In their freshman year, students at York am pleased to report that by all measures contribution of $ 1,500. These funds will be mance is through evaluations. are generally guided and instructed to take we are achieving untold success. The 3R used to provide book support, tuition assis- At York, these evaluations are admin- specific courses. This is done by staff and strategy has served as a mechanism for unit- tance, and general academic support. There istered at some point near the end of the se- faculty advisors. In their senior year, po- ing disparate parties around a common will be meetings scheduled with your units mester. These evaluations are important, tential graduates normally choose those theme. Whether intradepartmentally, be- to discuss how your contribution will help but some students, at times, do not take them classes that are requirements for their gradu- tween academic and non-academic units, or us achieve a 70% or better giving rate for seriously. Could this be because students ation. So what happens in between ? with various patterns involving the exter- our employees. at York are not given feedback from this For each student you ask, there may be a nal community, York personnel have.poised Relationships - Our community outreach is evaluation ? Why not ? different answer. Some rely exclusively on themselves to meet the challenges facing us. broadening across various constituent Those evaluations should be taken seri- their faculty advisors, while others trust only I have been very pleased with the high groups. Some activities include: ously by the professors, students, and ad- their colleagues or mentors. level of enthusiasm and commitment dem- Clergy: At a personal level, I have visited ministration. If you think a professor is Other students use time as the only fac- onstrated by the York community and our most area churches and met with groups of doing a good job, say so. Write to him or tor. No other rationale enters into their de- supporters. As a result, considerable clergy. Recently, York hosted a breakfast her; write to Pandora's Box. Write to the cisions. Whatever courses are convenient, progress has been made in the 3R's program for the clergy. To date, they have contrib- department head or even to the President. they register for. ("Let's see, what is offered over a very short time frame. Highlights uted more than $3,000 to the York Founda- Let the college community know how you Wednesday between 12:00 and 2:00?") of those achievements follow: tion — $ 1,500 of which has been designated appreciate that professor! Yet, the professor is integral to the class- Renewal - York has numerous pockets of for departmental scholarship awards. Sev- The most reliable way of determining room environment and possibly the stu- excellence. I have met with most academic eral departments are exploring ways to pro- which professors class to register for is to dent's success in college. "Possibly" - only departments and support groups. These vide tutorial assistance to area churches. listen to your peers. Ask a few students who because some students (and only a small meetings have been enlightening and intel- Elected officials: York hosted a reception have had classes with the professor about percentage)-will do well despite the profes- lectually stimulating. In order to facilitate for the local elected officials. It was well their classroom experiences with him or her. sor. The average student, however, needs a a cross-fertilization of ideas, increased shar- attended. We also hosted, at Councilman In addition, try to audit the course. Go professional classroom facilitator to guide, ing of resources, and coordinated planning, Spigner's request, a forum in our atrium. them in learning the subject matter. Continued on page 11 I have invited a team of administrators, fac- Continued on page 11 Page 4 PANDORAS BOX December, 1991 Former Aid Follows President Davis To York As Vice President By Robert R. Henry "I intend to be very supportive of the Feature Editor academic side (of York's administration] in funding," said Dunfee. With every new administration comes Since Dunfee has been on-board, some new personnel. One of the newer faces in service departments have been moved the York College administrative wing is that around. The registrar no longer reports to of Dr. Richard H. Dunfee — the new Vice- the division of Administrative Affairs. It President of Administrative Affairs. Dr. now reports to the division of Academic Dunfee, who assumed the position this fall, Affairs, which he says "is a logical appoint- fills the spot left vacant by Dr. Barney ment." Levantino, who retired earlier this year. The V.P. realizes a need to "limit, not Dunfee was hand-picked by York's eliminate" access to certain services because President, Dr. Josephine Davis. Dunfee of fiscal constraints. Since, the academic worked for Davis for two years as her Aca- program is a priority, the division of Admin- demic Vice President for Research, and as istrative services sees the need to provide Director of Sponsored Programs, at St. support most effectively in this area — as Cloud State University in Minnesota. opposed to areas of less priority. "In having to form her management "We need to recognize that our clientele team, it is a typical strategy for the presi- dictates more efficient use of services," ex- dent to exercise her prerogative to bring to- plained Dunfee. "For example, providing gether a group of people that she can work as much support as we can in the evening. with," explained the soft spoken Dunfee. What we are trying to do is develop a clear, "She has confidence in that." fair, open process of facility utilization for Now a resident of Forest Hills, Dunfee both on-campus and community groups." Dr. Richard H. Dunfee assumes new position of Vice President for Administra- finds the cultural potpourri in New York tive Affairs this fall. He looks to get more grant money for York. There are areas Dunfee feels that can be attractive. This, he says, is virtually non- developed and expanded to better serve stu- existent in Minnesota. dents. What he has in mind is developing "The cultural diversity here is an every- Based on this rich background in re- quality education. relationships between disciplines at York day existence," said Dunfee. "In Minnesota, search of sponsored activities, the Vice "Grants and contracts [Research and and outside agencies. the cultural diversity in the environment President has recognized sources of support Sponsored activity grants] are not only im- "I think it would help considerably to go does not exist. The ethnic mix, and blend the college should be tapping. He cited the portant physically, they are crucial to qual- with what is the national trend and tap our of the environments, is very exciting." fact that the Theater/Auditorium facility, if ity education — especially in the decade of resources, and develop our relationships Dunfee's first impressions of York Col- managed scrupulously and prudently — in the '90's," said Dunfee, with conviction. with external agencies—almost a partner- lege were tinged with admiration for the terms of staffing, internal and external pric- "The state is going to provide support, even ship kind of arrangement," explained "wonderful physical facilities, and beauti- ing of services, and programming — would at a minimum. [But] the real quality, or the Dunfee. ful physical plan," he commented. be a source of support to the college. cream of what we do, is going to depend on Cognizant of the role he must play to As Vice President of Administrative Af- Dunfee also cited a need to improve on how we scramble and utilize that to lever- orchestrate these relationships, Dunfee fairs, an integral part of his job will be to York's already fine track record in grants age additional sources and support." warns that while opening the doors for fac- see to the preservation of these facilities. He and acquisitions. An example of a research and sponsored ulty and student interchange with the com- must be sure that everything remains opera- "I see the potential for expansion [in the activity on campus is York's resident Mi- munity, the college must maintain a degree tional, especially in periods of fiscal bud- area of acquiring more grants]," said nority Biomedical Research Project. Ac- of separation. getary constraints. Dunfee. "[Expansion in this area facilitates] cording to Dunfee, the project is a high- "It is often something we have to be care- Some of Dunfee's former duties at St. expansion of opportunities for both students quality program which offers opportunities ful with," warned Dunfee. "Because if we Cloud included responsibility for all exter- and faculty to engage in a creative educa- for students to get involved in activities that compromise too much or give away too nally funded grants and contracts on a cam- tional activity." would not otherwise be available to them. much, we compromise academic freedom pus almost three-times York's population. Dunfee expressed the importance that At the same time, he said, it offers chances and that little bit of isolation we need." He was instrumental in increasing the spon- grants and contracts have in supporting the to explore careers in the acquisition of A program fostering relationships with sored programs' income and activities by very existence of the college. He detailed equipment. A program of this sort, noted outside agencies is not all new to the col- more than 300 percent over a five year pe- how they service students and how they Dunfee, just feeds off itself to make a bet- lege. There is a thriving Co-op Education riod. meet the college's objective of providing ter learning environment. Continued on page 11 Evening/Weekend Students Finally Get Chance To Express Concerns

By Jacinta Teijmul According to Jean Phelps, coordinator of ested faculty were part of the forum. Many dilemma. Reporter Student Activities, the forum was first students were able to meet the new presi- "This college will not stand in the way funded in 1987 with a $200 contribution by dent, Dr. Josephine Davis, and her staff for of a graduating senior," said Marsh. On November 18, the first in a series of Student Government. Today, the figure the first time. Dr. Davis reiterated her three Marsh then cited three solutions to the forums for evening and weekend students stands at $2,000 and Phelps is hopeful that "R" strategy - Renewal, Retention, Rela- problem. The course could be taken on a took place in the York College atrium un- it will increase. tionships. TBA basis, with the approval of the depart- der the auspices of the Extended Day and Phelps said that in the past the forums "We must reach out and communicate ment chairperson. The department could Weekend Program, Student Government provided suggestion boxes for the evening one with the other," said Davis, in her in- also waive that course as a requirement. The and Student Activities. students. They were so thankful for being troductory remarks to the students. "[We course could be taken with permission at "It's about time evening students got the recognized that many notes contained a must communicate] student to student, stu- another senior CUNY college. benefits for paying an association fee," said simple "Thank You." At that time problems dent with faculty, faculty with administra- "Our plan is to have a forum like this one Patrick Sterling, president of Student Gov- regarding the curriculum were not addressed tion, administration with student, and all once a semester," said Mizanoor Biswas, ernment. because the administration did not support possible permutations there are." evening vice-president of Student Govern- For years evening and weekend students the venture. - The question and answer segment lasted ment. "And we will have other mini-forums have complained about being alienated from Phelps is particularly enthusiastic about for about an hour. Students were then able to communicate with the students." college activities. And the mandatory as- this new forum. It obviously has the sup- to address their questions directly to Dr. Student Government and Student Activi- sociation fee is specially designed to allow port of the administration. Davis and her staff. ties followed this forum with a mini-forum students to participate in extra-curricular "Not only did the president agree to have Old persistent problems came to the fore- on November 19. This gave other students activities that peak their interest. the forum, but she also invited her entire front as students questioned the curriculum. the opportunity to make suggestions. An- Evening and weekend students are at a staff to participate," said Mr. Charles It's a curriculum which seems to "prevent other mini-forum was held on Saturday, disadvantage because they are unable to McCabe, Director of the Extended Day and us from graduating," said one angry student. November 23, for students attending Satur- participate in college activities. They are Weekend Program. "And to my knowledge "I should have graduated last semester, but day classes. usually full-time workers who are trying to this is the first time in the history of York the course I needed was not available." All written responses will be thoroughly get a college education by taking courses at College that this has occurred." Venis Marsh, Dean for Academic Af- reviewed and addressed early in the Spring the ^,inter- fairs, offered some hope for students in this 1992 semester. December, 1991 PANDORAS BOX Page 5 AIDS Program Hysteria Proof D.A. Lectures On White Collar Crime By Cleveland Reid fenses were categorized for minimum and Reporter maximum sentences that a judge can give On Wednesday December 12, the York to a convicted person. This is to prevent College deparment of Political Science and white collar criminals from getting off with Psychology sponsored a lecture on white "easy" sentences. collar crime with a view towards educating Rico is a new enactment by Congress that staff, faculty, and students on the subject. gives judges power to freeze the assets of Assistant District Attorney Tanya Hill, the accused. The courts want to prevent the from the U.S. Attorney's office, was the lec- use of profits from illegally obtained assets turer. She said that white collar crime cov- for paying attorney fees or for supporting ers an extremely broad area. Some of the themselves during prosecution. Their fami- offenses that fall into this category are mail lies can enjoy the profits from these assets fraud, credit card fraud, falsifying of bank either after the accused is sent to prison. records, insider trading, and bribery of gov- Professor Ostholm thanked Ms. Hill and ernment clerks. said that this is an on going campaign to Credit card fraud is committed when a educate staff, faculty, and students in dif- person uses a false name, false social secu- ferent areas of law. It is also meant to show ISeniorVice President of Student Development, Dr. Leo Corbie, defends York's AIDS Programl rity number, or false address to obtain a them the type of crimes that are being com- credit card. mitted in society today. By Anderson M. Fils-Aime Johnson announcement. Falsification of bank records is a crime White collar crime is a growing concern Reporter and is committed when a bank loan officer in society and "I hope that this lecture has One campus group, however, is planning deliberately puts false statements on a bank enlightened you on the subject," said to do something to promote AIDS aware- York College — in the wake of profes- record in order to give someone a loan. The Ostholm. ness at York. But the Women's Center will sional basketball star Earvin "Magic" applicant would be unable to qualify for the not act immediately. The Center's program There was a question and answer period Johnson's announcement that he had tested loan if the correct information was used. The is not in response to Magic's announcement. in which students asked some very interest- positive for the HIV virus, which causes loan officer usually receives a kick back ing questions on the subject. "During the month of March (Women's AIDS — has not added anything new nor from the applicant as his payment for the History Month) we plan to hold lectures and "I find this lecture to be very educational changed its AIDS awareness program. scam. panel discussions pertaining to AIDS and and I am looking to see follow ups in the not too distant future," said Marsha Basedo, Johnson shocked the sports world, and women," said Tania Hernandez, coordina- Hill said that when her office receives a York student who was in attendance. his legions of fans, with his decision to re- tor of the Women's Center. " Most of the information about the possibility of illegali- tire from the Los Angeles Lakers on No- information about AIDS refers to gays, in- ties at an institution, whether government vember 7 after discovering that he was in- travenous drug users, and now with the or private, investigators are sent out to in- fected with the HTV virus. In that press con- Magic issue, men. Women make up 65% vestigate the complaint. During their inves- Good Luck ference, held at the Great Western Forum, of the community. Yet, we don't know how tigation they can seize records and collect Johnson said that he was becoming a it affects them and the children that they information. spokesman for HIV and all those afflicted give birth to." If a case is established, then the office And with AIDS. Hernandez agreed with Corbie about the uses "prosecutorial descretion" to decide on whether or not to indict. Some of the fac- Johnson's announcement led to a flurry policy that the school has in place. "The i>est vvisnes tors that are taken into consideration are: the of hysteria among the general public and the nurse's office has a great deal of informa- likelihood of conviction, the severity of sen- media. But York, with its AIDS education tion on this subject," she said. tencing upon conviction, and the effect the program firmly entrenched, will not react "The nurse's office is easily accessible crime had upon society. hastily to this current to all students, faculty, and staff," added Sentencing is broken down into four cat- "We are not going to get caught up in the Corbie. "Nurse Lucas does a very good job York College's egories. Punishment and retribution, spe- hysteria that has followed since Magic made relating all those who enter her office." cific deterrent (that is, the type of sentence his announcement," said Dr. Leo Corbie, Asked what the Chancellor's office was that would serve as a deterrent to the ac- 1991 Vice President of Student Development. doing in regard to the situation, Corbie cused), general deterrent (a deterrent to so- "We have a fine AIDS awareness program stated that the Central Office had put to- ciety as a whole), and rehabilitation (ac- at the college that is kept up to date and eas- gether a questionnaire to be distributed Fall cused may be sentenced to do community ily accessible to all students, faculty, and CUNY-wide to students, along with the work or forced to go to a rehabilitation cen- staff." teacher evaluation forms. The results of the ter). Graduates Patrick Sterling, president of York Stu- questionnaire will give the Chancellor's of- In 1987, Congress set new guidelines on dent Government, also said that he has not fice a better idea of how to educate the stu- sentencing white collar criminals. The of- decided to do anything in reaction to the dents about the HIV virus and AIDS. YORK College The City University of New York Fine and Performing Arts Department PRESENTS SUNDAY LIBRARY PRINTS FROM THE BRANDYWINE COLLECTION Brandywine Workshop, Philadelphia, PA HOURS November 26-December 23,1991 York College Art Gallery Nov. 2, Dec. 8,15, 22 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, NY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 11 AM-4 PM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT PROF. PHILLIPS SIMKIN, FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT, (718) 262-2400 Page 6 PANDORAS BOX December, 1991 York Feels Haitian Coup's Impact IBM Price Break For Students By Anderson Fils-Aime Queensboro bridge during the height of the By Clerge Rosewald model 70 (W81) is available for about Reporter evening rush hour. There was also a rally Reporter $4,949. Contact Stuart Gold, Market Source held at City Hall shortly afterwards that pre- Corporation collegiate merchandising spe- The coup that left the nation of Haiti ceded a march from lower Manhattan to The International Business Machine Cor- cialist, or David Goetz, electronic media without its first democratically elected presi- Brooklyn. In addition, there was a march poration (IBM) wants to make available to specialist, at the C building. The company dent has rekindled terrible memories of on Washington that brought Haitian com- students what was, not too long ago, a offers financing on every model. So, any- Haiti's darkest hours. Citizens escaping the munities from all over the northeast together luxury reserved to the affluent. This year the one interested can actually purchase one tiny republic fled to the United States only to put pressure on the White House. York College community can buy the IBM with no money down. to be turned away. This is reminiscent of "I've never seen the Haitian community PS/l's and PS/2's at highly competitive, Since the modern computer first ap- the incidents that took place in the early 80 's react so quickly and productively in re- reasonable prices. peared a little less than 35 years ago, it's when Haitians were trying to escape the sponse to any situation," commented These new products are expected to ap- influence on society has grown to a remark- oppressive regime of former president Jean Debarievre. "We got a call to rally and pro- peal to students, teachers, and staff mem- able degree. It has excited the public imagi- Claude Duvailler, also known as "Baby test and we did just that. The mobilization bers. They are affordable, user-friendly nation, generated great opportunities in dif- Doc." of the Haitian community has been remark- microcomputers designed primarily for ferent areas of the work place, and has even The Haitian community at York College able. Information gets circulated and it home use. They are supposed to encourage become commonplace in the home. Ameri- has been deeply affected by the events in rounds the people up with the purpose of and facilitate learning. cans have purchased millions of PC's and their homeland. helping our families back home." "As we all know," explained David computer games. "The situation in Haiti is on our minds The trade embargo has put a great strain Goetz, an electronic media specialist for As a tool for individual student learning, and tongues everyday," said Joseph on the majority of the citizens of Haiti. With York College, "the application of comput- the computer's capabilities have, so far, Debarievre, treasurer of Student Govern- 90% of the 6.4 million people living in pov- ers to education at all levels makes clear the been incredible. Computers now pose the ment and supervisor of the Haitian Club. erty, it is the poorest country in the West- importance of, and need for, individual opportunity of combining the advantages of "We protested the coup and now we must ern Hemisphere. awareness of computers." existing educational tools with those new take issue with the refugee situation." The Haitian community has received Years ago, to own an IBM personal com- tools and concepts derived from computer On September 30, a coup ousted newly support from the surrounding Caribbean and puter was a special treat. Today, the clash technology. The job of guiding students elected president Jean Bertrand Aristide. Latin-American nations, and African- of the IBM OS/2with the company's PS/1 toward the skill to search and organize a This coup, led by Aristide's hand-picked Americans. and PS/2 lines of personal computers con- field of study by essentially using a com- interim military commander, General Raoul "I'm asked every day about our situation tributes to a decline in IBM's PC market puter presents a real challenge for educators Cedras, was quickly denounced by the Or- and what we are doing to improve it," said share. The company's market share dropped everywhere. ganization of American States (OAS). Debarievre. "The Black Americans, and to about 20% from 40% in 1986. As a re- To stimulate and guide students into an As a result, mass protests and rallies were those from the Central and South American sult, the cost of these machines has de- active role of acquiring the skill to search fueled by the large Haitian communities in nations, have been very helpful. We've seen creased dramatically and they are being sold and organize a field of study, by essentially New York, New Jersey, and Miami. These them at the marches. They realize that this to colleges and universities throughout this augmenting their ability by means of a com- led to a trade embargo being placed on Haiti just isn't a Haitian problem. It is a problem country at low, discount prices. puter, presents a real challenge for educa- by the OAS and the United Nations. The of all nations striving to build democracies." On the other hand, the introduction of tors everywhere. embargo can only be lifted with the return these specially designed college offers is an "It is hard to imagine a single day in of President Aristide to power. Currently, attempt by IBM to regain its market share which a computer doesn't somehow affect negotiations with the provincial government — and the same time help first time com- us." said Goetz. "Yet, there are a lot of in Haiti and the OAS have not led to any SUPPORT puter buyers. people who know very little about comput- developments. YORK COLLEGE Here at York College, through the IBM ers. York's Haitian Club has participated in collegiate merchandising campaign and many demonstrations to promote awareness CLUBS! market source corporation, faculty, students, of the situation. Immediately following the and staff can purchase a powerful IBM PS/ Take Advantage Of York coup a mass demonstration took place at the 1 model 2011 (U35) or PS/2 model 30 (U42) Discounts On Computers United Nations. It stalled traffic on the for as little as $1300 to $1400. The PS/2 York Cardinals Open Season With Victory Over John Jay By Chijioke Ezenekwe vor. The top scores for York were Donzel Reporter Claire with 20 points and 8 rebounds, Charles Suitt with 19 points, Keith Mason The York College men's basketball team 17 points and Travis Lee with 11 points. opened its season at John Jay College with Bruce Morgan and Cordell Grooms scored a 81-75 victory. 22 and 21 points respectively for John Jay. The Cardinals opened up the first half This marked the first time in more than with a 12 to 2 run. They used the strong in- four seasons that York's men's basketball side play of Donzel Cleare and Keith Ma- team opened up with a win on the road. son, who played his first game for the Car- Things are looking up for the Cardinals. dinals in three seasons. He scored very eas- ily inside off of nice passes by the Cardi- nals freshman guard, Derek Sowell, who had 5 assists for the night and did a fine job of controlling the offense. John Jay's guard Cordell Grooms and forward Bruce Morgan kept John Jay close throughout the first half. Both teams went in half-time tied at 32. In the second half, reserve guard Charles Guards Derek Sowell and Charles Suitt communicate on defense during recent SUPPORT Suitt and forward Travis Lee made strong home game. York's defense has been stronger this season. scoring contributions. Both players com- YORK COLLEGE bined for 30 points between them off the scored on a back door lay up, putting York both shots to put York back up by 3. TEAMS! bench. Suitt was on fire! He was 4-for-6 up by four points with 1:05 seconds to play. John Jay's guard Rob Bumside then at- from 3 point range. Suitt hit a decisive 3- Then, John Jay turned the ball over with :48 tempted a 3 point shot. York's freshman, point shot with 2:08 left in the 2nd half, with seconds and Keith Mason scored off an of- 6'5" forward Michael Nickolson pulled the score York up 67-66. His shot put the fensive rebound. down one of his 7 rebounds and was fouled. Cardinals up 69-66. John Jay scored on a 3 point shot by He sank both foul shots to put York up by John Jay countered with an inside bas- Cordell Grooms to cut the lead to one. 5. Rob Burnside then made a 3 point shot ket by Morgan cutting the Cardinal's lead Guard Derek Sowell was fouled with :31 from about 25 feet. to 2 points. York's Donzel Cleare then seconds. He went to the foul line and sank The final score was 81 -75 in York's fa- December, 1991 PANDORAS BOX Page 7 Treatment Found For Vicious Viruses That Attacked York's Computers

By Saffiyah Hussaini Huang. "We originally had it [anti-virus pro- In addition to using the anti-virus pro- Reporter The stoned virus prevents the computer gram] on most of our disks, but students gram, Southwell installed a security system from booting and prints the message "Your were getting very impatient because the disk called DACS (Data Access Control Sys- A horde of rampaging viruses are attack- PC is stoned" on the bottom of the screen. would take a long time to boot. So we took tem). No one can gain access to the com- ing Computers at York College. Viruses have also caused trouble for stu- them off," concedes Zhou. puter without a password. There are literally "hundreds, if not thou- dents and faculty. Professor Southwell, of Reformatting is less popular, although it The Virex anti-virus program also has a sands of different viruses (programs de- the English Department, had a major prob- is a very effective way to remove viruses. Public Domain Anti-program. This pro- signed to interfere with functions of other lem with the virus. Reformatting completely erases all files on gram can be copied, and is available for use programs)," said Dr. Che-Tseo Huang, "We do a lot of writing and the computer the disk. This method was used by Profes- by the general public. Professor Southwell Chairman of Educational Technology. serves as an efficient way to save our work," sor Southwell. He used a low level diag- said that he is willing to make copies for in- However at York's Computer Lab, where said Southwell. Someone in the department nostic test to reformat his disk. terested students. Students who want a copy most of its computers are located, the main used a disk, which was contaminated in the "It was not my first preference to refor- should give him a blank 3 1/2" disk. He can problem is with two well-known viruses: Computer Lab, on the departmental com- mat," said Southwell. "However, after try- be contacted through the English depart- the "bloody" virus and the "stoned" virus. puter. ing everything else I finally gave up and re- ment. Since the viruses have been identified, The hard disk of the computer then be- formatted." There are no sure ways to guard your and are well known, they are suspected to came infected with the "Beijing" Virus. Write-Protection is rarely used to protect disk from computer viruses. However, ac- be coming from outside sources." This particular virus attacks the boot sector against the virus because it prevents the user cording to Dave Goetz, York's Computer "We believe that students might be us- and makes it impossible to use the floppy from saving any text file on the disk. An- Lab Technician, one can avoid the viruses ing disks which were contaminated at work disk drives. If also does not allow access other drawback is that it is very easy to pre- by not engaging in "risky" behavior. Here or elsewhere," said Huang. to text files. vent the disk from being write-protected. are a few suggestions he has offered: Computer Viruses act very similarly to "We couldn't find any files on the hard All one has to do is move a button down on 1) Do Not use anyone else's data disk or human viruses in the way they are transmit- disk, and we knew they were there," said the back of the disk. let anyone use your data disk. ted, explains Dr. Huang. Virus programs Southwell. The major problem with computer vi- 2) DON'T LET ANYBODY ELSE USE contain a command which tells the com- If you think that your disk has any symp- ruses is that the effort to remove the virus is YOUR COMPUTER ! Also avoid using puter to copy the virus program on to each toms of the viruses described above contact a tremendous waste of manpower. "We anybody else's computer. disk that is activated. the lab supervisor immediately. Contami- could be doing productive things instead of 3) Make sure you periodically make "The way it works is simple," said nated disks are "cleaned" to get rid of the spending our time tracking viruses down and backup copies of your data disks, in case Huang. "If your program disk is contami- virus. cleaning them," says Zhou. your disks become contaminated. nated, it will pass the virus on to the data According to Nancy Zhou, Supervisor of Southwell also added, "I spent 20 hours 4) Make sure the computer is turned off disk any time you activate it to retrieve or the Computer Lab, there are several ways cleaning it up [virus], and I probably will before you use it. Take the trouble to re- save files. On the other hand, if a data disk to clean contaminated disks. The method need to spend 20 more hours arranging the boot the computer again. is infected it will pass the virus on it to the most widely employed by the computer lab hard disk to the way it was before." 5) Don't use the same disk to save your program disk. All viruses are transmitted is the use of an anti-virus program. Other However, Southwell is not taking things work at a college computer and at your per- through some type of contact. The com- methods include reformatting and write- lightly anymore. "We have been too com- sonal computer. This is especially essen- puter virus is no different." protection. The computer lab uses the Virex placent and careless," he said. tial if you have a computer with a hard disk. The bloody virus prevents the user from Version 2.0 Anti-Virus Program for IBM He has now set up a way to check every If your hard disk becomes contaminated retrieving data files. It will print an "I/O personal computers and the 3.5 version of floppy disk used on the English with the virus you must either remove it or (input/output) error" message. This virus the same program for Macintosh Comput- department's computer. The department has reformat (erase all the files). can cause a directory, known to contain ers. purchased and installed the Virex 2.0 anti- In the end Goetz says "practice safe files, to appear blank. Also, it prevents a One major disadvantage with using the virus program. This program prevents the computer usage." disk drive from properly reading files. anti-virus program is that it is very time hard disk from getting infected and checks "We found that a high density disk drive consuming. It takes several minutes for the to see if a disk is infected. If the disk is con- was unable lo read a low density disk," said computer to scan for viruses. taminated then it rejects the disk.

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For further information contact: National Scholarship Service College P.O. Box 1078 Jamaica N.Y.I 1431 i 1-718-897-3327 Page 8 PANDORA'S BOX December, 1991 ENTERTAINMENT Annual Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration Brings Out Students And Vendors By Judith Jones family." Reporter The vendors with Afrocentric books caught the attention of many York College The annual Pre-Kwanzaa celebration, students. Saadiq Mustafa had an assortment sponsored by the African American Stud- of books, tapes, and videos explaining all ies Club, was held in the York College aspects of Afrocentric culture, history, art, atrium from December 9-12. science, and politics. Kwanzaa, an African word meaning "The market is very hot right now for "first", is derived from those parts of Africa black books," said Mustafa. "The worse the where a celebration of harvesting the first economical system, the more people have fruits is a tradition. The Kwanzaa celebra- a need to find out about themselves. My tion is a tribute to the African ancestors who products are selling very well, especially the struggled for achievement. children's books. They allow the black per- "Kwanzaa is an idea that was developed son to educate themselves as to who they by Dr. Ron Kevenga in 1969 as an alterna- are. But you have to do more than just read. tive to a commercialized Christmas," said You have to live it." Beatrice Mills, the President of the African- In addition, there were vendors selling a American Studies Club. "During that time Interested students peruse wares of vendors at festival during the Pre-Kwanzaa variety of items which included; sneakers, we had a recession and people were losing celebration. The Festival drew large crowds for three days, jewelry, toys, hats, paintings, fragrances, the touch of a spiritual Christmas. He de- and other items. veloped a holiday that was neither religious The candles used for decoration repre- necklaces and earrings available for sale. "The vendors are indicative of an Afri- nor heroic so that people of color could cel- sent the Seven Principles which are Umoja Marcus Mwseiga, this booth's vendor, had can market," said Mills. ebrate it without the expense of gift buying. (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), just flown in from Kenya and was asked by The festival also provided live entertain- Kwanzaa has been growing more and more Ujima (collective work and responsibility), his friend to participate in the festival. ment. Featured were: Abiodun Oyewole (of in acceptance each year, as people can cel- Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (pur- "So far I like what I see," said Mwseiga. the Last Poets), a cultural and political poet; ebrate Christmas without any conflicts." pose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani "I am enjoying myself here today as this Gloria Lowery Tyrell, an actress who por- Kwanzaa is celebrated for seven days (faith). These form the basis for a just and brings us all together as one." trays African American heroes; the singing beginning on December 26. Decorations humane society that benefits all African Another booth, run by Amin Raashed, of Monica Hodges and Stacey Caven; and mainly consist of Red, Black and Green — people. had a variety of African jewelry. One of his dancing by Le Gazelle Afrikan and Red for the blood that has been shed in the York's Kwanzaa festival was colorful most interesting articles was a ring made of Djackout. In addition, Malcom X, William struggle to liberation, Black for the people, and exciting with vendors dressed in bright, cowie beads, which were once used as Edwards Burghardt and Jomo Kenyatta and Green for the African land. Also, dur- vivacious clothing. money in Africa. were portrayed by York students. ing this time, a straw mat is placed on a low One booth had African beads and "I participate in Kwanzaa yearly to The entire festival was an example of table with a candle for each day of the cel- wooden bracelets with rhinoceros and leop- reconnect people with their roots," said how the African American community can ebration. In addition, another table is set ard attachments, kisii stone chess boards, Raashed. "This is an enterprise between accomplish a goal — the further education with a centerpiece of fruits and vegetables. ebony crafts and sculptures, and African black people that keeps the business in the of the race—if everyone works together. Student Multi-Cultural Forum Sponsors Holiday Festival In Atrium By Abby Abrams and G.A. Watkins nately so as to successfully moderate the and performed five numbers. They opened audience. Reporters pace of the festival. with a solo performance by the male dancer The student forum was created " from the The entertainment segment was opened who did a hunting dance. The women first meeting of the Multi-Cultural Commit- On December 3, the York College Stu- with a rendition of "O'Come Let Us Adore joined him in the following four numbers. tee," said Carolyn Perkins, president of the dent Multi-Cultural Forum held its first an- Him" by Dinnine Wallace. But by far, the male dancer was the most Women's Center and a member of the En- nual Multi-cultural Holiday Festival in the Justine Cox, backed by African percus- enthusiastic. tertainment Committee. "It was proposed college's atruim. sionist Brother Kwesi, evoked the African The Native Americans contribution to that a student Multi-cultural forum be Kieron Sharpe, Director of Student Ac- spirituality of the evening with moving reci- the festival ended the appearances by sched- formed to sponsor events like this one on tivities, expressed the essence of multi- tations of Langston Hughes' translation of uled entertainers. Dec. 3." culturalism in his remarks. He likened the "Forefathers," and a Kwanzaa poem by John Justine Cox and Will Martinez did an The organizers of the Multi-Cultural Stu- population of York to Mayor Dinkins' "gor- "Watusi" Branch. improvised version of Nat King Cole's "The dent Forum spent the last month arranging geous mosaic." The resounding drum of Brother Kwesi Christmas Song," and invited the audience the festival, their first event. Brunilda "What we're having tonight is a continu- brought students from all over the college to sing along. "Bruny" Rios, administrative assistant to Dr. ation of the diversity that is New York to the atrium, which filled to capacity. Spec- The evening winded down with the Wendon, coordinator of the Muliti-Cultural City," said Sharpe. tators even observed from the third floor foiled video presentation of "Narada's" by Center, came up with the idea and acted as President Josephine Davis, leading the balcony. Michael Walden, jazz artist/meditation spe- the "homebase." list of speakers for the evening, called for Blackhawke, a Native American histo- cialist. Walden himself did not appear, but "It was my way of getting students in- the audience to join her not only in lighting rian, said he was moved by the audience was represented by two followers. They volved," said Rios. "I hope the Student the Christmas tree, Kanara, and Menorrah turn-out. After an emotional pause, he read attempted to play the tape, but it was side- Forum will continue it [the festival], with (symbols of Kwanzaa and Chanukah), but from a selection that told of the Native tracked by audio difficulties. the participation of both faculty and staff— also "in lighting the candle within." American perspective on Wounded Knee. The final presentation of the evening was not just the Holiday Festival but other events According to Davis, there is a light Blackhawke then introduced the North- given by Rahkiah Abdurahman, retired as well." within us all in spite of religious beliefs, eastern Native American Association teacher, musician, and leader of According to Rios, who has been in- color, or creed. Once lighted, this light Drummers and Dancers. Ethnonodes, an organization formed by volved with York since 1979 (she is a York "symbolizes peace of humankind." The drummers explained the significance Abdurahman and his wife. graduate), "people learn a lot from festivals The other speakers further stressed the of the dances before the dancers came out. Abdurahman spoke on the roots of mu- and forums rather than only simply being need for multi-culturalism at York, and ex- They pervaded the atmosphere with songs sic—specifically jazz, blues and rap. He also lectured to." pressed hopes that similar activities will and drumming of the Native American cul- brought a display of artifacts from his ex- In order to make the event a success, and continue in the future. ture. peditions to several African nations. not place an undue burden on any one stu- Leroy Adams, the master of ceremonies, The dancers, one male and two females, At the end of the festival, food was made dent or organization, the forum organized juggled the speakers and performers alter- wore traditional Native American costumes available to everyone who remained in the Continued on page 11 December, 1991 PANDORAS BOX Page 9 Brandywine Collection Makes Dynamic Debut In York's Art Gallery By Karen C. Jones works that stir the mind and soul. The Reporter artist's presentations represent a broad spec- trum of cultures and interests. There's a taste of the Metropolitan Mu- In the exhibition, there are works by both seum of Art located in room 1B01. On novices and seasoned veterans. Brandywine November 26, the Brandywine Workshop president Edmunds, and artistic director made their New York debut at York Col- James Dupree, have contributed their talents lege with an inaugural exhibition that reaf- to the exhibition. Artists with a unique vi- firmed ties between the college and the com- sion can fully utilize their talents at munity. Brandywine. The use of color, texture, and The Brandywine Workshop, a non-profit image in printmaking opens a kaleidoscope organization, uses the innovative method of of ideas for an artists. printmaking as a forum for up and coming The positive response for the artists. It is the prelude for exciting exhibi- Brandywine exhibition has coaxed the Fine tions in York's future. The Brandywine and Performing Arts department into plans Exhibition is a cornucopia of art which for future gallery events. touches the heart, soul, and mind. The York College gallery proved to be The exhibition, a vision of Professor an effective backdrop for displaying art. Philip Simkin, became a force merging the Future plans for the gallery will be forming college and the community of Jamaica, from within the college. Professor Arthur Queens. Simkin worked intensely for many Panel introduces techniques on printmaking. L-R: Prof. P. Simkin, A. Edmunds Anderson plans a computer art exhibition months to present Brandywine to York Col- (Prof, of Brandywine), N. Nelson, B. Franklin. See prints at York gallery. for the Spring. lege. His close relationship with the work- The opportunity for York College stu- shop turned his vision into reality. He intense, was focused on the effect of print- Print making is a complex forum of ar- dents to display their talents is in the plan- sought the aid of Patricia Johnson, execu- making on art today. tistic expression. Meticulous work on ad- ning stage. tive director of the Jamaica Arts Center, to After the discussion, the audience moved vanced printing presses can expand the Professor Simkin's goal was to educate use the exhibit as a common ground for the to the campus for the opening in the gallery. imagination of the artist. An artist-printer and communicate with the viewers of the college and the community. The reception, which included faculty, collaboration is a unique and indirect exhibit. He believes that art can be more On the day of the exhibition's opening, staff, and the students, was exciting and method of producing incredible works of than "a bunch of pretty, colorful pictures on a panel discussion called Production Print popular. A vision of a few people became art. The printer has to relate closely with a wall." The Brandywine exhibition, which Making: Person, Process, Product — A the pleasure of the community and the col- the artist to be able to bring out the correct will be displayed through December 23, Collaboration was offered at the center. lege. expression of art. endows viewers with art that touches the eye Panelists were Bob Franklin, Naomi Nelson, Twenty years ago, Brandywine was only An artist's two-week residency at and moves into the soul. and Alan Edmunds, who are associated with an idea in the head of Alan Edmunds. Print Brandywine can cross social and psycho- the workshop. The discussion, dramatic and making in art was uncommon. logical boundaries. The end results are Dance Company Captivates Audience During Kwanzaa Celebration

By G. A. Watkins entire company. Reporter The YCIDC, the brainchild of Suzanne Jones, was created at the beginning of this The York College International Dance semester. Company made its debut performance in the "Ever since I have been enrolled at this college's atrium on December 10. It was college, its rich cultural diversity kept strik- part of the highlights of a three-day annual ing me as a great advantage for a powerful Kwanzaa Celebration. dance group," said Jones. "Dancing is a A dedicated group of York College In- universal expression, but more, it is a strong ternational Dancers willed their way onto medium of individual cultural expression." the stage, inspite of grief and distress, and According to Jones, an upper junior ma- gave an excellent performance that held the joring in Fine Arts/Elementary Education, audience captive for several minutes. she then realized the need to create a vehicle Shortly before they were scheduled to ap- to bring about closer cultural interactions pear, news reached York that their chore- among the students. She figured, if she ographer and director Suzanne Jones was could mobilize some serious and dedicated involved in an auto accident. volunteers, she could bring the idea of the Jones, who escaped uninjured, was on dance group to fruition. And the dance her way back to York College after picking group would serve her purpose of "expos- up a set of costumes for the Calypso seg- ing the rich multiculturalism" of the college. ment of the presentation. The International Dance Company prepares for their dazzling debut perform- Jones admitted that she was not trying to "Once we got the news that Suzanne ance at the Pre-Kwanzaa celebration. The performance was well-received. imply that the different ethnic groups do not wasn't going to be here, because she had an interact culturally. accident," said Daitasha Miller, one of the "They do," said Jones. "But in a closed- who selected the song, said she wanted the pain, the agony and the grief of the moment dancers, "we all felt like we were suddenly ciruit atmosphere. Nowhere else other than spiritual dance to transcend the South Afri- to life. obliged to do the dance in her name. We felt in the YCIDC do we see Taiwanese, for can situation. , This act drew the most animated ap- stronger and more united." example, doing a West Indian dance. "It should reflect the typically universal plause and responses of the day from the According to other dancers, the musical That was true in the case of the Calypso Black motherhood," she said. audience. piece that they were able to do did seem to piece—postponed on the day of the first per- As the spiritually rhythmic music of "It was very captivating!" commented a fit the moment of "grief and distress." It was formance as a result of the accident—but "Mama" pervaded the atrium, five sympa- woman in the crowd. a spiritual entitled "Mama," taken from the presented the following day. Its thetically posed figures, dressed in green "I guess they must have put a whole lot soundtrack of Hugh Masakela's, South Af- multicultural cast included students from the chiffon gowns, emerged at one end of the of practice into that dance," suggested an- rican play "Sarafina," a popular Broadway Dominican Republic, Taiwan, Jamaica, stage. From the opposite end came the ago- other woman, still applauding. hit. England, the United States, and Dominica. nized and clamoring mother figure, writh- In a recent interview with members of the The song itself is about the tribulations "Being in the dance company has caused ing and beckoning to the gowned figures, York College International Dance Com- and suffering of the Black South African me to become courageous," said Ro-Lan her children, to heed her call of distress. A pany, (YCIDC) Pandora's Box learned that mother whose daily life is constantly shad- Chiang, a Business Administration major mesmerized silence fell over the audience. indeed "a lot of practice"—and much owed by the fear of losing her children to from Taiwan. "It's an experience that will The dancers, with their well-coordinated more—had been put into the preparation for the vicious system of aparthicd. But Jones, and graceful movements, then broueht the their debut performance, the work of the Continued on page 11 PagelO PANDORAS BOX December,1991 York College Rival Clubs Go To The Hoop For Charity Organizations

By Tanya Hines ACLD's employees. G.Q.'s Alex unexpected heart attack. G.Q. dedicated this ter scoring on two foul shots by Vinnie Reporter (Mo'Better) Crosland was instrumental in game to her. Cartagena, who was last year's most valu- furnishing the organization with these ad- SPANK emerged in red and black. They able player. Cheers of "G.Q.'s getting On November 21, the SPANK (Students ditional funds and also played in the game. were unmistakably determined to repeat spanked!" filled the gym. Pursuing Athletics and Knowledge) Crew The representatives from ACLD, how- their previous victory. With the help of Cartagena [17 pts.] and and G.Q. (Gentlemen of Quality) Club held ever, were not the only people who utilized "We're gonna slay 'em," said Leslie Sean Harris [12 pts.], who emerged as this a benefit basketball game for the Boys and the game as a recreational activity. A num- Poux, SPANK president. game's MVP, SPANK maintained a steady Girls Club of Richmond Hill and Adults and ber of enthusiastic York College students This statement, however, proved to be lead throughout the second half. Although Children with Learning Disabilities also attended. somewhat premature. Throughout the first G.Q. worked hard, they didn't hustle enough (ACLD) of Rockville Centre. "I want to see the bleachers filled," said half, G.Q. managed to maintain a slight edge to propel them past the newly invigorated "The purpose of this game is to have fun Charles Alston, York's Director of Recre- over SPANK. At the end of the half, the SPANK team. The game ended with a fi- and raise money for charitable organiza- ation. "However, the most important thing score was 26-22 in G.Q.'s favor. nal score of 52-50. SPANK had won again. tions," said Ashton (K.A.P) Joseph of the is that everyone in attendance conducts "We are up after the first half. However, "Again," said Poux. "G.Q. came on the G.Q. Club. themselves in an orderly fashion." I'm not satisfied," said Donzel Cleare, court with bow ties and argyle socks and got All of the 300 tickets, available for $2 a Everyone at the game behaved quite well G.Q.'s coach. "We're not being aggressive spanked!" piece, were sold by the clubs members. in spite of the intensity of the rivalry. Since and we're missing shots. Nevertheless, I'm Despite the accomplishments of their Each charity received half of the proceeds. SPANK had defeated G.Q. in a spring bas- sure that we'll be victorious." high scorers, Kenny (K-Smooth) Cutts [13 "They [some spectators from ACLD] are ketball game, supporters of both teams were The SPANK coaching staff (Ricky pts.], Edruge (Big E) Cylin [12 pts.], and really excited," said Pat, an employee of hot to see which team would emerge victo- Parkes, James Cooper, and Benjamin Brian (Tank) Dawkins [12 pts.], G.Q. ACLD. rious this time around. Everette), on the other hand, was far from missed their opportunity for redemption. ACLD, the recipient of G.Q. 's half of the In the pre-game warm-ups both teams satisfied. They felt that the players were "too However, they have no hard feelings and proceeds, conducts daily recreational activi- seemed confident. G.Q. stepped out look- anxious". This led to overshooting. None- look forward to playing SPANK and other ties, workshops, and runs residential facili- ing quite fashionable with their black and theless, the coaches remained optimistic. clubs in the future. ties for developmentally disabled adults and gold uniforms, which were adorned with the "New half. New game," said Parkes. "It was a good, close game," said G.Q. children. The basketball game provided, for initials "LD." The "LD" stood for Leilani As the second half unfolded, Parkes' President Marvin (Yes Marv!) Lambert. some of ACLD's participants, recreation Dillard, a York student who passed away statement proved to be right on target. At "The main objective was met. We had fun and an opportunity to cheer for one of over the summer after suffering from an 14:14 SPANK gained the lead (35-34) af- and the charities benefited." Greek And Caribbean Competition By Voniatis Floros was in their opponents defense area, but the Reporter Greek defenders, with Tavellis' guidance, held on. On November 26, a friendly soccer game The cold weather did not scare off the took place at the new soccer field between people who were watching the game. Car- "Hermes," the Greek club and the Caribbean ibbean fans cheered every time their team Club. The Greek team defeated the Carib- touched the ball. But their hopes were bean team by a score of four goals to two. dampened when the Greek team suddenly At the beginning of the game, the Carib- woke up and made the score four to one on SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION bean team had control at the center of the a shot by Lottides Christos. field. But their efforts against the opposing Right at the end of the game the Carib- FOR STUDENTS WHO NEED goal lacked experience and strong kicks. bean team proved its ability when Savorg After the first ten minutes, the Greeks dem- Kevin scored on an excellent straight kick onstrated a few sudden attacks and managed from the corner. to score on an excellent shot from outside The two teams showed their high level the Caribbean's defensive area. The scorer of sportsmanship when they shook hands was the talented forward Meuelaou and congratulated each other for their per- MONEY Augelos. formances. The Caribbean team tried to even the "The two teams were fairly even, but the score by applying pressure and by attack- difference was in the level of the goal FOR COLLEGE ing the Greek goal. The Greek defense did keeper," said Ewing Nigel, one of the best not permit the Caribbean forwards to apply players on the Caribbean team. "Twenty- Every student is eligible for some enough pressure to their goal-keeper. two gentlemen played and the result was type of financial aid regardless After a few unsuccessful efforts by the fair." of grades or parental income. Caribbean team, the Greeks moved forward "I'm very pleased with the result," said COMPREHENSIVE DATABASE: Our data base of over and scored on a second goal by Menelaou. Pauteli Athos, the Greek team's coach. 200,000 listings of scholarships and grants The Caribbean team then moved forward "The Caribbean team played very beauti- represent over $10 billion in. private applying new strategies and a closely coor- ful soccer and very clean, and I would like sector financial aid. dinated attack. George Tavellis, the Greek to congratulate them on behalf of my goal-keeper, literally "blocked" every Car- team." MANY AWARDS: Scholarships are available to ibbean effort. students based on their career plans, Just before the end of the first half, the family heritage and academic interests. Greeks demonstrated their European tech- UNIQUE RESEARCH; Our research department has niques and scored a third goal after a strong located many scholarships including awards personal effort by Trouffouris Costas, one for newspaper carriers, grocery clerks, of the Greek team's best players. cheerleaders and non-smokers. In the second half, the Caribbean team RESULTS GUARANTEED. was determined to score. They gained con- trol of the ball and they moved fast towards CALL ANYTIME FOR A FREE BROCHURE the Greek goal. The Greek team was really caught sleeping and couldn't follow the Caribbean team's rhythm. With excellent coordination, the Caribbean forwards scored on a shot by Codio Carl. The Caribbean team built confidence and CLWBS kept the Greek team in the defending area for a lqng time. The whole Caribbean team I December, 1991 PANDORAS BOX Pagell Vice President Dance Company The President's Corner Continued from page 4. Continued from page 9. Continued from page 3. program on campus where students are in- make me expand beyond my Taiwanese Groups of elected women officials are be- facilities. The program was successful due volved in internships and practical activities. horizon." ing requested to support our Women's Cen- to the efforts of the Social Sciences depart According to Dunfee, there are many oppor- Almost all of the other members agreed ter. ment faculty. tunities available to develop the program on that the exposure to different cultural val- Area businesses: The student government The Teacher Preparation department is a wider scale. He hopes to have York set ues through music is a "wonderful experi- hosted a dinner for the Rotary Club. It was also conducting a successful mentoring pro- the tone for other urban institutions. ence," to use the words of member Marleni a grand occasion for networking and gram for high school students. Of the president's three Rs — Retention, Vallejo. strengthening relationships. Grantsmanship - The Grants Officer is Renewal, and Relationships—relationships According to some members, the harmo- The Jamaica Chamber of Commerce pro- very busy processing proposals from indi- is most important to the Vice President. nious multicultural nature of the company vided $30,000 to open the Union Hall gate. vidual faculty and interdisciplinary groups Dunfee is concerned with reassuring stu- can give way to occasional differences It is encouraging to see the flow of York of faculty. The range of proposed activi- dents, faculty and staff that York's new ad- among them. students and personnel into the Jamaica ties includes pre-college science and math ministration will try to avoid affecting any "Sometimes everybody wants to do what business district. This reciprocal relation- instruction to multicultural curricular devel- negative changes due to the current fiscal they think is best because it is done either ship is helping the college and the business opment initiatives at York. crisis. one way or the other in their native coun- district. We should be encouraged by the high Besides bolstering internal relationships, try," admitted Edwina Skerrit, a Business Linkages - "The Brandywine Collection" spirit at York. I continue to be inspired by Dunfee is equally concerned with establish- Management/Finance major. exhibit was coordinated by the department the great talent York has and the comrade- ing and maintaining positive relations with But in the words of Jones, "It is not so of Fine Arts and Humanities and the Ja- ship which exists here. York exemplifies York's community. much the cultural differences as it is the in- maica Arts Center. This effort helped to the spirit of the season. Despite its setbacks, "An important part of external relation- dividual attitude of some members that foster some strong cultural links. difficulties, and challenges, York personnel ships is clearly communicating with people causes the problems. They are mostly teen- Students from area high schools were on have chosen to pursue peace and to remain about access to facilities; about opportuni- agers, you see." campus on December 11 for the committed to the vision of excellence. ties for doing business with York; about the Jones, who is also the president of the Westinghouse Symposium. Academically Best wishes for the holidays. kind of institutional citizen we are going to company, was born in Jamaica, West Indies. talented high schools were provided col- be in this community and the city of New As a child, she attended Jamaica Little The- lege-level instruction and access to York's York," explained Dunfee. "These relation- ater and studied dancing. In the USA, she ships are critical to the future of this insti- taught dancing at George Wingate High tution." School for two years. Currently, she is a York's administration, under the leader- member of the Alvin Ailey Dance Com- ship of Dr. Davis, seems to be very acces- pany. Jenille's sible. Dunfee resolves to keep an open It is clear that Jones' authority is re- channel to the student body. spected among the group—even though she "Within the constraints of time, and get- thinks being a student herself is somewhat Restaurant ting my feet on the ground and moving with of a "setback." this program, I intend to reflect the same "Suzanne is very strict," said Vallejo. kind of openness and commitment to dia- "But it is for a good cause. She brings co- logue that I know President Davis reflects," operation and develops communication and the confided Dunfee. among us." *•,-• As was witnessed in their debut perfor- BAMBOO LOUNGE mance, "cooperation and communication" YSG Speaks finally paid off. THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN QUEENS Continued from page 3. Holiday Festival The Only Place Where to a minimum of two classes while the pro- fessor is teaching, and get a "feel" for the Continued from page 8. professors' style. You Can Kick Back, Relax And Enjoy Don't register for just any course with itself into several committees. Those com- just any professor. Try to do some check- mittees were then responsible for a segment Our Exotic ing, audit the course, then make a rational of the program. decision. The student forum, which meets every other Friday, hopes that the festival is just a Caribbean Dishes While beginning. Best Wishes "We want to elect a board," said Rios. Listening To The Pulsating "The student forum would like to see lec- For A Happy tures, talks, or whatever may come out of this. Ideally, it should be a place where ev- Rythym of Reggae & Calypso Beat And Safe eryone can learn: student from students, fac- ulty and staff as well from students. There You Can Mix & Mingle With Holiday are people here who have knowledge be- yond their cultures, and they can share it Friends & Associates or Season — with others." ? Treat Your Love One's Pandora s Box Will Resume Pandora's Box To A Private Chamapagne Party Publishing Says Farewell (College Night Every Wednesday) To Our After Graduating The Break Feature Editor 163-17 ARCHER AVE., JAMAICA, N.Y. With Our Robert Henry (718) 657-8640/2 (Bet. Guy Brewer & 165 St.) February Issue Pagel2 PANDORA'S BOX December, 1991

New Women's Basketball Coach Plans Strategy For A Stronger Program By Nazan Chase "It's not going to be an easy road," said the summer league basketball organization fidence within myself," said Addison. "Ever Reporter McPhun. "I know that it's the first time in to recruit some of the better players who are since I've been playing basketball, I've my coaching career that I have my back to about to graduate from high school. He gained self-esteem and confidence. I can Rick McPhun is the newly appointed the wall. I've been fortunate to have very wants some fine young prospects to come excel in whatever I set out to do." coach of the women's basketball team. He talented players in the past. It will be a test to York and play basketball. McPhun also encourages his players by replaces ISfeil Wilson and intends to bring for the players and especially for myself. It "I know a great deal of young high acting as a big brother to the members of the pride back to the York College program. will give me an opportunity to see how good school players," said McPhun. "Some will the team. If anyone has a problem, he's al- "For two years we hardly won any of a coach I am." go away to college, and some will not. They ways there to give them a helping hand. games," said Andrea Brown, a guard on the McPhun also elaborated on his immedi- might trickle down the system, and hope- Due to budget cuts the team might not women's basketball team. "Coach Wilson ate objectives. He emphasized the need to fully I will have them here in York College." receive sneakers or new uniforms this sea- was a good person, but didn't prepare the have players who work hard and show a According to McPhun, he has two to son. And, more importantly, food vouchers team as well as he should. We experienced commitment to the game. three key players that really can shine on the will not be available for the team when they unsatisfactory workouts. The only running "My style is to put pressure on the ball," college level. One of them is freshman go on the road to compete. that we did was on the court, while playing said McPhun. "I plan to press full court. The Rosemary Addison. He was fortunate to "Without proper nutrition the athletes against another college. Now that coach game strategy is to put pressure on the ball meet her during the summer tournaments. will not be able to perform their best," said McPhun is here we plan to have tougher offensively that will help us out." McPhun influenced her to come to York McPhun. workouts and larger turn outs." McPhun thought for awhile and then College to continue her education and to The women's basketball team held a McPhun does not intend to wait four to elaborated on his "winning" strategy. "We play basketball. bowling tournament to raise funds for equip- five years to turn this program around. He aren't a good offensive team, but we can However the basketball team isn't just ment, uniforms and other necessities. This plans to make a 180 degree change in the work hard defensively," he added. "At least satisfying the taste for competition. It de- is a determined group of athletes with an women's basketball team within two years. we will keep the score down, and we will velops self-esteem, team work, friendships, ambitious, dedicated new coach. In fact, he hopes his team will be play- always have a chance to win." respect and much more. ing for the CUNY championship by then. McPhun hopes to use his involvement in "I used to have low self-esteem, no con- Check dates for upcoming games!

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