Lives Stolen Devine Movie Review: for Luxury Gifts for Rushmore Under $10 page 8 page page 14 The bserver February 10, 1999 THE STUDENT VOICE OF FORDHAM COLLEGE AT LINCOLN CENTER VOLUME xvn, 1..0. s USG Fights Fire in McMahon Hall Leaves Several For Reading Apartments Damaged, Nobody Injured photo by Katerina Venetis Days at FCLC By Jane McGonigal they had seen the burn- photo bv Saunter Tsai ing mattress and,bed- Wednesday, February 3 -A fire was dis- spread thrown from a covered at 7:40 a.m. in apartment 6B1 window in 6B, appar- of McMahon Hall, apparently a result ently by firefighters, of a unextinguished cigarette that and the Observer con- jgnited a bedspread and mattress in firmed that the remains one student's bedroom, according to of these objects were director of security John Carroll. still present on a grassj There were'no injuries, officials stated, area above the roclt but significant water damage occurred garden later that morn By Gina Salamone in five apartments as a result of fire- ing. They were cleanec fighters' efforts to put out the fire. up by mid-afternoon. United Student Government (USG) is Sprinklers were automatically acti- At the time of print- currently trying to incorporate read- vated When they sensed the extreme ing, 6B residents were The fire department in fromt of McMahon Hall ing days into the Fordham College at temperatures of the fire, according to busy salvaging their the morning of the fire Lincoln Center (FCLC) schedule for security supervisor Mike Swikata, and belongings from the apartment and that besides the carpet damage, their the upcoming academic year. the floor's fire alarm was simultaneous- were not available to comment. television set was not working. The reading days would be two ly set off. Residents of 6B were evacu- Residents in the four apartments Students in the affected apartments class free days right before finals to ated to the lobby while the fire was below 6B-5B, 4B, 3B, and 2B-also had were advised to fill out insurance allow students to study for finals and being extinguished, Swikata stated. to deal with the after-effects of the fire. forms to recover their losses, accord- finish papers that are due during the Throughout the emergency situa- Although no flames reached these ing to several residents of the B suites. week of finals. FCLC has never had tion, announcements were made over suites, water being used to extinguish "We're still checking to see what was reading days, while Fordham College the residence hall's public address the fire seeped in to damage the car- damaged," said Joe Visconti, FCLC '02 at Rose Hill (FCRH) has given its stu- sytem by facilities manager Leslie pets and various possessions. Ananya and 5B resident dents reading days for years. Timoney. Students were updated con- Barman, FCLC '02 and 4B resident "The whole thing really wasn't so USG recently formed a commitee to tinually and directed to stay in their stated, "The water was coming from much scary as it was annoying," added give Lincoln Cener students a couple apartments. At one point, evacuation everywhere-under the stove, from Visconti. "We got woken up and now of days off to prepare for finals. Anna was considered a possibility, and at closets, out of the vents." there's this really funky smell in our Meresidis, FCLC '00 and vice presi- approximately 7:50 a.m., Timoney "Our first instinct was to throw our apartment that we can't get rid of." dent of USG, said, "Ifs been a USG advised residents to get dressed in laptops in drawers and shove the Ironically, a fire prevention memo- issue for a couple of years, and it's case it became necessary. By 8:15 stereo equipment under the beds," randum was being prepared for mail- because Rose Hill has had it. A few a.m., however, the fire_department had said James Mullen, FCLC '02 and 5B ing by Timoney in response to the fire students were aware that Rose Hill left the building and students were per- resident. "We were pretty calm. Fire which claimed several lives in a neigh- has it, and they had come to us. Also, mitted to move freely throughout goes up, so we knew we were probably boring 60th Street apartment building there were people in USG knowing McMahon Hall. fine, but we didn't want our stuff to get last month, but had not yet been dis- about it and wanting to do it. We final- Several witnesses reported that ruined by the water." Mullen stated tributed to residents.B ly put it through to the College Council." The College Council consists of Police Arrest Suspected Neighborhood Serial Rapist representatives of each academic department as well as some adminis- By Brian Craine According to a police spokesman, The rapist's first victim did not trators and three students that are the first of the attacks occurred report her attack to the police until voted in by the senate of USG. On January 30, the NYPD announced September 24, when a perpetrator January 20. By then, there had already Meresidis, chairperson of the Reading the arrest of a suspect in a string of broke into the apartment of a been two other crimes. On December Days Campaign, is one of the stu- rapes and robberies, all of which masseuse on West 75th Street. 13, a man fitting the same description dents. "We're the student committee occurred within a 15 block radius of Authorities say that the suspect, who forced his way into the apartment of of the college council, so we get to FCLC. The suspect, Darryl Bolden, is 610 and weighs approximately 340 another masseuse on West 69th Street decide what*s going to go on the agen- 35, was charged with three charges of lbs, had an appointment with the vic- near Columbus Avenue. In this inci- da, We put [reading days] on espe- rape and four charges of robbery in tim but instead ended up sexually dent, the man robbed his victim but cially since a lot of students this year relation to crimes committed over the assaulting her and stealing an undis- did not rape her, according to police. were coming up to us and saying *We past five months. closed amount of money. The suspect is also accused of raping (continued on page 3) (continued on page 2) News February 10,1999

Fordham Health Center Urges Students to Consider Prevention of Fatal Illness Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccine Now Available on Campus by Bonnie Gass and eating habits, as well as avoiding inform them it would be available. from excessive stress. However, it was those students who BaihA female resident Both the Lincoln Center and Rose Hill According to Marshall, the planned to study abroad that made up rted receiving eight harassing health centers will begin distribution American College Health Association the majority of the patients receivin, one cdfe over a tea num^ time* of the Meningococcal Meningitis vac- recommends vaccination hr view of (continued on page 3, j$H calls were forwarded to cine, according to Patricia Marshall, the increased incidence of meningo- ^fntyfor tracing, and they did not director of Student Health Services at coccal disease on college campuses. « appear to come from campus. Fordham, to protect against the con- The seriousness of Meningitis has hit ^ Wednesday, January 27, 3:10 tagious, potentially fatal infection of too close to home for the Fordham ?Pm>fMcMahan Hulh After repeat- the membranes surrounding the community, as it was exactly two |% warning a male indMdaal ter brain and die spinal cord. years ago that the Observer reported ;ditobti lflt k &* res> At the Student Health Center stu- of the then freshman Raymond arrested by dents can receive the vaccine. Just one Milward of FCRH who died of dose will produce protective antibod- meningococcemia, a bacterial strain ies against the most common strains of related to meningitis which attacks meningococcal disease in seven to ten the blood, causing the heart to stop. $ Monday January £5, days and will last for about five years. "We are not trying to scare the stu- ^, <3#flf Thmday January 20, - According to Marshall, the vaccine is dents," said Marshall. "We just want to ^-; *&«««• JJt>ary-*k staff fairly new, so the statistics are only an make them aware that this vaccine is -report^ two new wai^ approximation. available." She continued, "I think that .•were, removed irom the; "College students are prone to this if the nurses here give the vaccine to ylJIy are assumed'to* type of infection due to frequent upper ffieir own college-age children, then bjeett taken sometime respitory infections, passive and that's a good sign that it is important." te>f-the xnight- active smoking, bar patronage and According to Maureen Murray, |y;^igatmg this larceny. v/ s excessive alcohol consumption," stat- nurse practioner at FCLC, the health f^J&My January 22, Mu>m 12 ed Marshall. She said that students centers also provided Meningitis vac- can reduce their risk by following a cinations last year around this time Cir-el#~ A Fordham law- healthy lifestyle of regular sleeping when they sent a letter to students to ^^: seated in Starbucks *$$&, Jier jjurse stolen while'it was |jp^;tc> her in the restaurant She ' Notice Jt being take«,, but Dean's and Ully Hirsch Scholarships d shortly'thereafter-that it For Adult-Entry Students in FCLC g. It has dot been Applications are now being accepted for the Dean's and Ully Hirsch Scholarships for FCLC "'^"ftiip^ipiiiiiiiiiiiil adult studentsfor th e academic year 1999-00. ss(|pi||||imi|i illliliilililiiiliii^ Eligibility requirements are as follows: - continuing adult-entry undergraduate iw:3E:aR^#noui«sQ&ve:*waPiieus:wiK:' l|||l||||llH||ppl||||p| students registered in FCLC ipjlillii|i||iiiiip *iabiu|iipr;ipih:ii|iij@^ - 21 years and older ^B|^||||:l|u|i||i|i|i|||||il r :l|Bl||lj|l|^^i - established a B average (3.0) ^jj^|||||ill|||||||^|p - completed at least 12 credits at FCLC ^BIBiilliWIIIB - plan to register for a minimum of 12 |||§|§rt credits over the course of the scholar- ||^a^iHe()t^;;h^|iJ|||| J : i f ;therc .\vas :7ipt|||i|iJ| |||ii||t|, iwith a] live •day ;Mar|l| ship year , . ;cpmi»(jinity;t||l||||| 'pngeiV we wotild |i|||!^B ^^g00iMairy/Mt: 7;(K) $,>§i «:\.*,v,4,,v ^- £ftCU|^y jneniberi APPLICATIONS IN ENGLISH DEPARTMENT J|||||oH|eone. .took. hi$ irtdioj larding to police

Graduate Student Hopefuls Face New Challenge: Meningococcal Educational Testing Service Announces Major Change in GRE Meningitis Vaccine Now Available on By Melanie Blake culties based on whether or not the tages over the paper and pencil format previous question was answered cor- The traditional GRE is issued only Campus If you are considering graduate rectly. Questions are also selected to four to six times per year and requires (continued from page 2) school, sharpen your pencils. April 10, ensure that a student answers the several weeks advance registration. 1999 is the last chance to take the required mix of concepts and question Scores take several weeks to be com- the vaccine. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) in its types. The computer issues a score puted as well. The CAT is offered year Murray stated that no one has traditional paper and pencil Testing based uj5on the student's answers and round, and students call a local test' received the vaccine on campus since Service (ETS). The paper test will be the level of question difficulty. center to schedule their own appoint- before the winter break, and therefore replaced by a computerized exam that The two fo'rmats require different ments to take the exam. Students urges students to consider it now. is tailored to each students' individual test-taking approaches. Even though learn their scores immediately after There has been a positive performance. most of us are comfortable with com- completing the test response among students to the The GRE is a standardized test puters, the concept of adaptive testing Collison said that in addition to the health center's new precautions. "I designed to measure the verbal, quan- is new," said Trent Anderson, execu- registration and scoring improve- think it's about time," said Eve titative and analytical skills of students tive director of the test preparation ments, the CAT seemed less intimidat- Bernfeld, FCLC '99. "I am surprised considering graduate programs. company Kaplan. "Ifs a different kind ing than the traditional GRE. that it has taken this long." Princeton Review calls it "the 'SAT for of mind game." "I wasn't stressed out about it" she "If it wasn't my last year here I prob- graduate school." like the SAT, admin- "Students shouldn't assume that said. "The test flew by. I remember ably would do it," said Kirsten istrators, and educators disagree over [the new test] is like a paper test on agonizing over the paper tests in high Johnson, FCLC '99. "I'm disappointed its importance in the admissions computer. They should get familiar school. It seemed like you were there it wasn't offered sooner." She contin- process, but it is a must for virtually all with the CAT, and if they think they'll all day." ued, "I think health risks have really students seeking admission to a mas- do better with paper and pencil, HOW'S "I had a graduate school [applica- been swept under the carpet here [at ter's or doctorate degree program. their chance," he added. tion! deadline," she sajd. "I couldn't Fofdhamj. I think they need to raise The GRE computer adaptive test Rose Collison, FCLC '99, who wait for the paper test Even if I had the health awareness." However, both stu- (CAT), which will be the only way stu- recently took the new CAT, agrees tak- option, I would have taken the com- dents admitted that they would not be dents can take the exam after April, is ing the test is unusual at first puter test" getting the vaccine. different from the traditional paper "It was a little weird. Because I Registration cards for the April 10 Melissa Hobley, FCLC '02,said that and pencil exam in more than just the knew the test was responding to how I ,test are due at ETS on February 19. she had a friend who died of initially obvious ways. One major was doing, I was constantly trying to Students planning on taking either ver- Meningitis in high school. "The fact change is that students will see one interpret what the computer was ask- sion of the test should pick up a GRE tiiat I was personally affected by this question at a time and must answer ing. I ^probably shouldn't %ave!" ; bulletin in the Career Planning and disease makes me realize its impor- that question before preceding to the Collison said. Placement Office. Career Planning tance," she said. She continued, "Fifty- next. The first question is of average Although the customized CAT is also has information about test prepa- five dollars is really worth eliminating difficulty. The computer then selects different from what most students are ration courses offered by Fordham, the risk of a deadly disease."! subsequent questions of varying diffi- used to, it has several important advan- University. Good luck!B USG Fights For Reading Days at FCLC -7 (continued from front page) really want reading days' and *Why do a chance, but not for this semester dents attending classes until May 10 two colleges, the more complicated it they have them andwe don't ?,'" said because already the schedule has been and then starting finals the next day would get" Meresidis. made. So we have to get this done real- and continuing through the 17th. Michelle Greco, FCLC '99, thinks it According to Meresidis, the ly quick because they plan the sched- Another issue is the fact that is unfair for Rose Hill to have reading College Council unamimously ules fairly quickly," said Matesic. Fordham College of Liberal Studies days and not Lincoln Center. "We're all approved reading days for the Fall Meresidis has written Carrubba a (FCLS) does not have reading days, supposed to be the same University, 1999 semester, but a vote by the facul- letter urging him to implement reading and the fact that FCLC is fighting for and Rose Hill gets reading days and ty defeated it. At a College Council days in time for the fall. "Ifs a very long them does not mean that FCLS we don't We're trying to be more like meeting Dean Grimes informed the process to get approved by the Arts and would get them. "Some say that it is Rose Hill and we're changing our council that faculty voted 20 for and 24 Science Council and we will long be at not fair that FCLC will get reading schedules around with block sched- against reading days. Grimes also said graduation before that ever occurs. So days if FCLS does not," said ules and everything, and yet we can't he had drafted a letter to vice presi- we want vice president Carrubba to just Meresidis. "But we say that it's not have reading days like them. Thafs dent of Academic Affairs Robert institute it" said Meresidis. fair that FCLC does not have it and not fair. What makes their students so Carrubba and recommended that the Dr. Harold Takooshian, associate FCRH does, because our schedules much more worthy of having reading issue be viewed and discussed by the chair of psychology and professor are identical. FCLS is a different days than our students?" said Greco. Arts and Sciences Council. said, "I think many of the teachers sup- school. It's a part time school and Stepanie Laterza, FCLC '01, said, Carubba said that commenting on port reading days, but not until they their schedules are different than "When it comes to the end of the the issue now is premature. He will be can find a way to fit it into the academ- ours. We're not opposed to FCLS semester reading days are great for discussing it in the upcoming weeks ic calender. It was outvoted for now having it, but if FCLC and FCRH are finals. Because of the high level of with with the deans of Arts and because of classtime. Two days of supposedly identical, there's no rea- stress that everyone's under, reading Sciences. "We are interested in the classes would be missing." son why we shouldn't have it. days can be seen as a way of taking time issue and we are considering it very In the academic calender for this Eventually we can push for FCLS out to specifically address each course." closely. It is very much a concern to semester, FCLC and FCRH follow the having it," said Meresidis. USG has created two different post- myself and the deans," said Carrubba. same schedule up until the week Dr. Nina Swidler, professor of soci- cards for students to show their sup- Also on the Reading Days before finals. Rose Hill's calender lists ology and anthropology, supports port of reading days. One is to be sent Commitee, Melissa Matesic, FCLC '01 the last day of classes as May 5 with reading days, but does not think that to professors, and the other is and USG Sophmore senator, said there two reading days on May 6th and 7th. FCLC should have them if FCLS does addressed to Carrubba. The cards are is still a chance to have reading days Finals go from the 10th to the 17th. not "The more differences there are available in the USG office, Room 410.1 for Fall 1999. "For next fall, there isitlll' Lincoln Center's schedule shows stu- in the way the courses are run in these News February 10,1999

Student Clubs Prepare to Spend More than $60,000 for Spring Activities By: Kristina Chua requested because they were vague. meetings, where students are welcome Asian women," said Roygulchareon. The Student Activities Budget Harris said that the SABC expects to voice their opinions about the "We're also planning an orchid sale for Committee (SABC) recently allotted clubs to research their events properly, University and inform USG officials Valentine's Day and a bake sale." $63,666.67 as part of the semi-annual have the dates of events arranged, and about how they can better serve the "We advocate and promote Asian budget process to twenty clubs for the clubs should have the exact cost of student body. In addition, the USG unity, empowerment and awareness upcoming spring semester club events, the event, not just an estimate. plans to purchace and install through our events," said according to recent Student Activities Among the clubs receiving substan- "scrollers," electronic message boards Roygulchareon, "however, Non-Asians Office (SAO) records. The SABC had a tial funding from the SABC is Molimo, that will be used to notify students of are welcome to join the club and attend total of $84,000.00 to distribute among which was allotted $5,100.00. Molimo the latest events. USG has not yet our events. In fact, two of our officials all recognized campus clubs, a sum president Harris stated that the group decided about the location of the are not Asian." which was generated by a $75 student plans to spend most of this money on scrollers; however, Harris, also USG Societe Francaise, a newly regis- activities fee that each student pays. its annual fashion show, which enlists Treasurer, guarantees that the tered club, aims at introducing French According to various club leaders, the the help of students at institutes such scrollers will be where students can culture to Fordham students. It plans groups that received money are busy as Parsons and F.LTto raise money for see them. Zak Van Buren, USG presi- on spending its first budget, $850, on planning for events for the spring, while charity. Previous recipients of the fash- dent and FCLC '99, was particularly materials for bake sales, one speaker those whose budget requests were ion show's profits include the Hale proud of a new coed indoor soccer and a cabaret outing. According to denied are frustrated and wondering House, which is a charity for children team that is being formed by USG for a Karen Torigoe, president of Societe where in the process they went wrong. who are born HIV positive or addicted wide range of skill levels. Van Buren Francaise and FCLC '00, the club does What made the difference between to drugs. This year, as a new addition said, "I've played soccer for many not know yet who their speaker will be clubs whose budget requests were to their programming, Molimo plans years, but was dismayed to find that or where they will go for the cabaret granted and those whose were denied? on hosting a talent show in conjunction there was no team at FCLC." outing. The club will also spend its Megan O'Hare, Student Activities with the fashion show. "Aside from the USG also plans to use its funds to funds on admission to museums and Coordinator, said, "The Budget fashion show, we also plan on hosting pay for new faculty evaluating binders, movies, which are to be the topics of Committee only funds events that are events for Black History Month, which which will allow students to "research" discussion at their conversation groups. open to all students in the University," is this February," said Harris. "The their professors. Van Buren explained "This was the first time we were ask- According to Sabrina Harris, Chair of events will include a' lunch on that students should have the opportu- ing for money and we didn't really the SABC and USG Treasurer, FCLC February 17 that will have Caribbean, nity to find out the opinions of other know what we were doing. We could've '01, the committee was looking for spe- Ethiopian and West African food and a students regarding future professors. used some help," Torigoe said. Societe cific information about what the clubs trip to an African burial ground over "The binders will be administered by Francaise was only allotted a portion of plan to spend their budgets on. "An the President's Day weekend." students for students," he said. their request because their requests example of a good club budget request United Student Government (USGy Diana Roygulchareon, president of were stated unclearly, according to was from the Psychology Association," is another club that was recently allot- the Asian Society and FCLC '01, said Harris. Torigoe, however, said that the said Harris. "They had about 20 lec- ted a substantial amount of money, that her club plans to spend its $1385 club tried its best to follow the guide- tures already scheduled, their costs $6585. According to USG officials, part budget on educational workshops deal- lines of the SABC, but was still unable were listed accurately, their budget of the money will be used for open ing with issues that face Asians and to meet the criterion of the Budget request was typed and they turned it in political forums that will include the Pacific Islanders. "The workshop top- Committee. on time." According to O'Hare, some Political Science Department. Funds ics are going to range from HIV and USG also received a lot less than clubs were not allotted what they are also going to be used for town AIDS in Asian communities to battered they requested; their proposed budget was for $16,160 and they received WW: more than $10,000 less. This was not due to a lack of funds, stated Harris, but again because the information they s Spring '99 Spring'99 5 gave the SABC was not specific Reque$t Allocation enough. The irony is that the officials Student Programming Board (SPB) $11,879.00 $14,460.00 $8,914.00 of USG also happen to be the officials in the Budget Committee. One anony- Art»:G'uttd $9,133.00 . $14,350.00 $8,000.00 Student Activities Office -, • $0 $9,064.00 $8,664.00 mous student remarked, "If they can't do their own budget, and they're in $3,599.90 $9,348.92 $9,348.92 Observer , -Y charge of the process, who can?" Psychology Association <;,\', $4,190.00 $4,950,00 $4,750.00 For all clubs that weren't allotted as ; ; Ineligible $4,140.00 Gannon; Debate V> much money as they requested, there $600.00 $1,200.00 Muslim- Students'Association /';;'/ $3,000.00 is still hope. According to O'Hare, the $1,900.00 Student Organization of Latinos:; $1,400.00 $2,700.00 SABC expects clubs to appeal. "Luckily MAMS- ; >;;:V $2,511.21 $2,150.75 $2,050.75 ; there is still a lot of money left for Hellenic Society % \ - $148.00 $1,600.00 $253.00 appeals," O'Hare stated. If clubs are Ineligible $1,500.00 $850.00 interested in appealing, Harris said Amnesty International $200.00 $1,400.00 $1,130.00 that they can contact her or Megan . Asian Society $1,640.00 $1,745.00 $1,385.00 O'Hare for assistance. Splinter Group $0 $1,100,00 $900.00 How do FCLC students feel about Journal of Philosophy $5,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 paying a fee for club activities? Wendy Ciao Amici Ineligible $600.00 $100.00 Oswald, FCLC '02, said that she does- ; Seekers ' ;J $250.00 * $300.00 $300.00 n't hear about many of the activities Pre-Uw Society <\ $323.00 $236.00 $236.00 that clubs host. "However, if the money United Student Government (USG) \ $16,140,00 $6,585.00 keeps them going, it's okay." 1 Molimo $8,600,00 $5,100.00 Nicole Scott, FCLC '01, feels differ- $63,666.67 ently. "Clubs should be responsible Amount Available: with our money, hosting events so tliat we will participate more."!* Amount Remaining: $20,333,33 February 10,1999 Editorial

The Observer Edtor-in-Chief Adam Goldstein Graphics Editor Shlrali Patel Managing Editor Bonnie Gass Out on our Asphalt Copy Editor Maya Nettles News Edilorr Jane McGonlgal Commentary Editor Anthony Rainone Recently, FCLC resident seniors received a students a free ride for anything, it is Arts Editor Katy Helnrlch letter informing them that they would not be safe to assume these groups are paying Associate Arts Editor Kevin Devlne able to remain in the residence hall for the Fordham money. Even more money, perhaps, Features Editor Shannon G. Hersage first summer session, as has traditionally than FCLC Seniors do. Photography Editor KaterlnaVenetls been allowed. The listed reason was that the It's not hard evidence, but if it smells Sports Editor Artie Jacob Business Manager Jacqueline Acevedo hall was overcrowded and that room needed to like a Ram and sounds like a Ram, it's prob- Graphic Designers Edwlna Hay be made for entering students. The move-out ably Fordham trying to squeeze another nick- Joblna Jones day is May'24-the day after graduation. el out at your expense. Heidi Lynch While there would certainly be no argument How anyone could reasonably expect a KaterlnaVenetis with the admission that the hall is over- senior to move out the day after the cere- Faculty Advisor Dr. Elizabeth Stone crowded, evicting seniors the day after they mony is finished is a mystery. Finding a new Graphics Advisor Krystina J. Mankowski graduate doesn't seem to be the brightest place to live is difficult everywhere, but idea in the world. Further, the notion that it's more difficult than anywhere in New room needs to be made for entering students York. Perhaps Fordham doesn't care, but for Observer Board of Advisors the day after graduation is the hardest a school that prides itself on being in New e York City and being able to turn out stu- lulfe.Farin. Public Relations DlmtoKXeulcemla Society of thing to swallow since the Jonestown mas- America;Anthony QcBo, Editor for Beer Connojsseur. Food sacre. Kids may be growing up faster than dents that are wiser because of the city Critic for New Jersey Monthly, Qarisel Gonzalez, Reporter, Gannett Suburban Sean Gallagher, Producer, The New fork they used to, but they aren't growing up so experience, they certainly don't, seem to be Tinaiiynette Harrison, Advertising Director, W Magazine; fast that they graduate from high school and interested in helping those graduates make Melissa Harts/TV Producer, WBIS, Cassandra Hayes, Careers Editor, Clock EntcrpntaVrvian Lakejleporter./erseyjoumot the next day move into their college dorm. their way in the world. Who can do a good Denlse HoUIca, Attorney, Mina landrisdna. Business The explanation doesn't hold water and the job of apartment-hunting during finals? Reporter, Poujfiteepsie Joumot Brian McDonald,Freelance Writer, Lori Majewiki.Entertainment EditoV, Teen People. Fran seniors are the ones drowning. Fordham should put its people above its Brancatelli MarincsEditor, Peterson's Guides, Inc.; Gary If we were pushed to speculation on the profit, and a good start on how to do that Rosen,Vice President, L8 L'pman Publicity real reason for kicking the seniors out into would be to allow seniors to stay for the the street, we'd have to look to the;rfacts. first summer semester, or at the very least First, despite the fact that Fordham charges give them a week to move out. Being in New All members of the Fordham community are the student incredible amounts for every- York City, very few of them have cars, and welcome to submit letters to the editor of The thing from classes to Internet access that moving is not a simple process of dumping Observer, the independent student newspaper of doesn't work a third of the time, there clothes into a suitcase. Further, because Fordham College at Lincoln Center. New York. NY. isn't a lot of money laying around •at there is only one move-out day and it's the Address all letters to the editor to: Fordham. The University is the poorest lit- day after graduation, this means that all Letters to the Editor tle rich girl in town, and maybe that's why the carts will be taken and people will be The Fordham Observer she's always inviting people to sleep over. trying to move their belongings by hand, 113 West 60th St. Room 408 (^ Traditionally, Fordham has had ballet stu- tying up all of the elevators. If Fordham New York. NY 10023 dents and other non-Fordham groups occupy won't do what's in the best interest of its Letters to the editor may also be submitted via out the rooms during the slower summer ses- students, it could at least give them a few campus mail and should be adressed to: The sions. In a school that doesn't give its own days to get out.H Observer, Rrn, 408, Lowensteln.

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plain and simple, I don't think that because By: Anthony KainontT someone gets elected to political office that they deserve a paycheck courtesy of the tax- Corruption, lies, scandals, public apathy, payers. They haven't proved anything to the interns, cigars, broken promises and a whole people other than they are good at the pre- host of other problems plague our govern- sentation of themselves in the public arena. ment and the solution seems to allude the Here's how it would work. Once elected, the American public. Every election the politi- politician would receive a place to stay in cians talk of cleaning up the corruption in their respective state and in Washington. Washington and cleaning up the bureaucratic During their term, all of their actions are mess that is our government What is the monitored closely. I donit see this as an inva- answer to the corruption which undoubtedly sion of privacy since they do hold our place of extends to the birth of our nation? habitat in their hands. Upon the completion Many of you may not know who Frank of their term, a final review is held by a board Serpico is. He is not just a character that Al elected by public referendum. If it is found Pacino played in a movie who wanted to clean that the politician served his or her time in an up police corruption in NY. That story is honest and just manor, then they are given a based on real life events. For those who donit pension. know the details of it, Serpico tries to clean up However, if they are found to have conducted the police department by working within the illegal or unethical business during their time department and going up the chain of com- in office, they would not be allowed to run for mand. However, if the whole chain of com- office again, they would not be allowed to mand is corrupt, as it was, you end up getting work in any job having to do with the gov- shot while your fellow officers stand by and ernment (especially not the CIA, not even a being forced to move to Switzerland in order post office job would be allowed) ever, includ- to not be killed. Serpico believed that most ing fund raising for other politicians and most cops were good, and that if he exposed the importantly, they would receive no money corrupt officers he could clean up the depart- for their time in office. They would in effect ment His theory that if you throw out the bad be banned from the whole political process in apples you can save the rest of the barrel is a this country. sound one. However, if the barrel is all bad, The message sent is clear, if you can't play by then you have to get rid of the whole barrel. tihe rules, then you can't play the game. I Such is the problem we are faced with loiow that the plan sounds simplistic but it is today in Washington and even on the state •not without merit This plan is no worse than and local level. Every election we send politi- the current system we have now of which the cians to their offices in hopes that they will do current problem seems to be people making something different or hopefully clean up the politics their career. This proposed idea is system. Why we think that something mirac- attempt to alleviate this problem which has ulous will change is beyond me. The politi- long been in need of a fixing. cians huff and puff but they never do anything This whole plan relies upon the belief that substantially different from what the estab- most people in this country arenft corrupt lished set of rules are. self-seeking individuals. Now I know it is What exactly are these rules? To name a few, don't much time dealing with politics (the press, politi- hard to give anyone in politics the benefit of the doubt cut the military budget; cover up all possible scandal cians, bureaucrats, Johnny fight wing and Betty but this is exactly why we need to get more people and misgivings of the past; always have a token bleeding heart). involved in the political process. The people involved minority, woman or handicapped person on your staff It's easy to point the finger in this country when it in it now are polticians by profession. This needs to (this makes people think that you are for equality); comes to our system and the problems within it change. You should serve your time in office to the and v/hatever you do, don't mess with the CIA, the Who's going to do something about it? Certainly not best of your ability and then step down and let some informational gathering wing of the government .(If the politicians. Why would they want to shake up a new blood have a chance. Otherwise we will have the same ideas floating around in Washington without any dissenting opinions. The politicians huff and puff but At this point something should be said about the responsibility of the American voter. I will not get up they never do anything substantially on a high horse and tell you that it is your duty to vote. I have .never voted in any election because I different from what the don't feel that any candidate deserves my vote. I encourage people not to vote. You read that right, established set of rules are." DONT VOTE IN THE NEXT NATIONAL ELEC- TIONS. I think what a wonderful message would be sent if no one voted in the next elections. All of the you believe thatfs the only thing that the CIA does I system that got them where they are now, For those peoplels anger;and rage at the childish political have a wolverine that will make a wonderful house who do want to change things, they usually end up games that have all to real consequences would be pet for you.) dead. (Usually by a CIA effort Pick up The CIA's sent by simple non-participation in what is consid- The country right now is divided in half. One half Greatest Hits by Zepezauer to see what I'm talking ered your civic duty. is filled with people who really don't care what the about) This is the only country that we have, and if you politicians do until it affects them directly through I do have one idea that should at least be thrown don't plan on moving, it would be nice to say that we taxes or something along those lines. The other half into the ring of ideas on how to at least regulate the could live in relative peace and unity with the gov- of the country is filled with people who spend way to corruption that takes place in the government Said ernment that runs it • February 10.1999

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animals are stomped to death or have their necks broken. One of the most detestable methods is anal electrocu- tion. In order to anally electrocute an LIVES animal, they have their jaws clamped shut in order for the executioner to place metal rods into the anus and at this time the animal is electrocuted. Criminals are treated with more respect and compassion than animals abducted from the wild. One who murders a fellow human being may never see the light of day By: Mason "Big Mase" Saltarelli lives stolen from them. maf activities amongst the animals. In after being sentenced to death or life As we approach the year 2UUU, one Many cruel methods and activities order to keep their bodies in good in prison, yet one who murders 150 must question why such a barbaric take place in order to supply the furri- physical standing, minks are sup- chinchillas in order to produce one fur practice as the fur trade continues to ers with their final products. Trapping posed to spend a decent amount of coat is considered by many to be ijust wreck havoc in the animal kingdom, is one method used to acquire ani- their time in the water, wire and doing his job The presence of fur yet remains almost totally unnoticed mals. Animals that are trapped often cement cages offer no such option. A coats proves far too many members by the human population. Do those times are caught in leg-hold traps that mink in the wild will spend its time of society do not value animalfs lives people who don fur hats, scarves, are not checked for days. The very traveling and defending a two and one and treat them with a vile disrespect coats, etc. not realize what severe cru- primitive steel leg-hold traps some- half mile distance, this is a great dif- these humans would never wish on elty has taken place in order to pro- times catch pet dogs and cats, squir- ference from being placed in a cage their greatest enemy. The puplids' duce their luxuries? One who does rels, hawks, owls and any animal that which measures two and one half attitude towards animal welfare is dis- realize the atrocities that take place on is so unfortunate to fall victim to the " square feet and is housing up to four turbing when taken into.dose consid- a fur ranch to produce the proper traps, Because this is such a traumat- animals. Minks are solitary animals, eration. amount of fur needed to please the ic situation for the animals by.the time therefore once they are placed in-such C.S. Lewis once said, About human stores and the public, and still sup- they are found they have either begun a small and terribly uncomfortable pain we know, about animal pain we ports the fur trade, lives a life void of to or have succeeded in chewing their cage amongst other minks they only speculate.! Too many people do compassion for the persecuted. own limbs off in order to achieve a still become psychotic due to frustration. not consider the fact that animals may Many of the practices that take very painful freedom. This cruelty forces the minks to par- Jiave complex emotions and feelings. place in order to produce what the Animals raised on ranches are serv- take in cannibalism and self-mutila- Keep in mind the horrifying lives lead public sees on the racks of such shop- ping meccas as Macy's and Bloomingdales are secrets. These secrets are actively hidden by photos "THE JEWELS AND THE DECOR SHOULD BE of models and store mannequins cov- ered in fur and jewels to associate fur REPLACED WITH LEG HOLD TRAPS, ANAL with wealth and power. The time has come for the public to see the truth of ELECTROCUTION DEVICES, AND BLOOD.** the cruelty of the fur trade. The harsh truth of fur-wear production should be shown in the photos and on the ing their life sentences in order to tion. In addition to the great stress by those animals forced to be victims mannequins. The jewels and decor benefit the ranchers and furriers and suffered by ranch animals, they are of the ongoing holocaust. This will should be replaced with leg hold to please those who contrive some also commonly prone to malnourish- not end until consumers take a stand traps, anal electrocution devices and sort of pleasure from wearing the ment and contagious diseases. and refuse to shop in the presence of blood. It is far too easy for one to skins of their victims. Animals placed Methods used to kill the animals fur. It is the public's duty to act as the walk into a department store and in fur ranches are reduced from living include a variety of unbearably cruel voice for the voiceless and let the fur- browse amongst fur clothing without a normal and free life to being placed acts. Engine exhaust is often time riers know that their crimes are not seeing or experiencing the horror in tiny cages. The cages are dirty, do pumped into a box of animals, which going unnoticed, and that if they do and leave with no guilty conscience not offer the option of a normal phys- sometimes does not kill the animal not stop, action will be taken. • for the animals who have had their ical environment and create for abnor- leaving it to be skinned alive. Some

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have been fasci- nated with the JWest Coast, especially California which encompasses more than half of it, since I was younger. Maybe it is the excite- In addition ment of the entertain- to how you relate ment industry to your ethnicity, or the "weather and climate changes seemingly your whole sense of self' said Mallare. ideal lives She explained that as of the stu- material as clothes are, you get comfortable with dents of your own style which reflects you and "subcon- Bayside High. sciously build your own personality based on your This article surroundings." When moving between coasts, a really began as an experiment to find change in clothing style due to climate can out if students from the West Coast change the way you see and feel about yourself, would have similar views about living even if temporarily. ' there. I have been there three times and I More television shows and .movies are pro- am interested in the different kinds of living duced in California because of climate, the num- that goes on in the U.S,. I hope that if the final ber of daytime shooting hours, and geographic result of this piece isn't a fully developed study, diversity. Because of this, I w,as especially inter- at least some people, especially those from the ested in asking some natives how they feel out- Western seaboard, will say, "I can relate to that" siders perceive the state and the rest of the I'm aiming at this. West Coast. Fortgang explained that there The first student I spoke with was Cheryl Mallare, are cowboys and ranches in California, FCLC '00. Cheryl was born in Virginia, but left for the but the first word that comes to her West Coast before seeing snow for the first time. She mind is "diversity." California takes has been living in Los Angeles since she was three. \ up more than half of the Coast and Like everyone I spoke with, Cheryl was able to point has differing climates and ter- out some major differences between the East and rains throughout. Fortgang West coasts. She explained how "earthquakes are also explained that while the very much a part of your life on the West Coast" ment" West Coast is more laid back People in earthquake prone areas are supposed to This doesn't in attitude, it is the East which keep bags of food and extra clothes by their bed for mean you have to have an gets the award for being more emergency situations. Being on the East Coast can especially fancy car. There is fashion oriented (if the East temporarily remove the subconscious and/or con- inadequate public transportation deserves an award for that, that scious preoccupation people have with earthquakes, throughout the West Coast and it is is). but that doesn't necessarily make it the most friendly just assumed that you are going to drive Mallare said that "television has place. "One of the saddest things about New York to your destination, however short a dis- played a huge role in perpetuating City for me is how strangers can't look at each other tance it may be. Peterson said that every- stereotypes." Shows such as Baywatch and 90210 in tiie street" Rurik Peterson, FCLC '00, agrees with one back home has a car and whatever kind it is, it have glamorized Los Angeles. But, "LA is not this for the most part but adds that he has experi- represents you. California," Fortgang says. "People immediately enced the kindness of strangers on occasion: Peterson believes that the West Coast is America's think of California when thinking of the West Peterson, a native of Seattle, trekked the 3000 Coast, they disregard plus miles to New York because he wanted a change Oregon and Washington," of scenary. Although he enjoys New York, his says Mallare. She also "appreciation for home has increased ten-fold." on the East Coast agreed that the West Coast Peterson explained that when he is in Seattle, or vir- is more laid back. Jennifer tually any other area on the West Coast he has it's where you -live Buzza, FCLC '99, was the "ready access to two strong natural one person of the four I phenomenon...the sea and mountains." After being and in California interviewed who made the in New York for so long he can tell when a Western point that "people are the recharge will be necessary to align his senses. same." Geography and cli- When Peterson thinks of Seattle, the Emerald City, "it's your car." mate may influence lifestyle, he thinks of peace, rain, and green. The pace is a lit- real "melting pot," and creates a good argument to but, she says, the nature of a person, whether he tle bit slower than that of the East Coast and there ba.ck his point He explained that New York and the or she is from the East Coast, West Coast, or even he is used to sharing a smile with a stranger. East Coast are made up of a "collection" of people Chicago is the same. All of those I spoke with mentioned information who, even if they get along well, still often live in sep- Whether you come from the West Coast or not, related to what I am going to call "the microcosm of arate areas and affiliate themselves with their living in New York for a period of time is not just the car." Mallare said that "If people have the impres- European or other coun an experience, but a prism of many colors which sion that in LA cars are tries of origin. On the West Coast, very possibly you can take with you wherever else you may ven- their life... they are." But, this should not be because of the increased distance to Europe, ture. In that prism are new ways to see the place taken the wrong way. Lauren Fortgang, FCLC '00, Peterson says there is less ethnic pride and associa- you live and those beyond. You can take with you similarly said that "on the East Coast it's where you tion, therefore creating a "melting" sensation. More a wisdom about what life has to offer; a wisdom live and In California it's your car. People "keep lots common on the West Coast, he says, are Asians arid few people may havc.B of stuff in their car" and use them "like an apart people of mixed Asian and Caucasian heritage. Features February 10.1999 A Valentine's Day to Remember By Dana Franza that direction. As we got closer, I noticed the win- see the tears rolling down her face. She just listened dows were foggy. I looked at Pat and she looked at and packed. alentine's Day is suppose to be the me. I didn't know what to do. Should we open the Over and over, she kept asking us why he would perfect opportunity to wish someone hap- door, should we knock on the window, I had no idea. hurt her like this, but we had no answers. Lou called Vpiness, love and warmth to fill their heart. I didn't want to have an idea. her from work and said he would be home in an It doesn't even have to be a boyfriend; it could be a "Okay Dana, get a grip," I said to myself. I walked hour. She played it off like she knew nothing. She family member or a friend. up to the car and knocked on the window. They both wanted to confront him face to face. She packed So lean not even begin to tell you how hard it was turned pale white. Lou jumped out of the car and most of his stuff and put it outside on the side of the to tell one of my best friends on Valentine's Day that Kelly followed. He was trying to convince Pat and house so he wouldn't see it She thought it would be the man she loved stepped over the line. me that they were talking, but you could see the best if no one was home when he got there. My roommate Carolina was away last year in guilt all over the faces. I could have killed them both. She kept strong, but I could see she was dying Europe when her boyfriend decided to go to a This is a guy who wants to marry my friend. This is inside. She kept telling me that she couldn't believe Superbowl party and have a little too much fun. My a guy who says how much Carolina means to him. I he could do this to her. "How could such a special friends throw a Superbowl party each year and all of was disgusted. Kelly kept trying to explain herself day turn out to be so awful," she sobbed. I just start- us are invited. Carolina was away so her boyfriend to us, but I just didn't want to hear.it There was ed to cry. Here I was feeling sorry for myself that I came over with a bunch of us. Everything was great nothing to explain; She couldn't change^what hap- didn't have a boyfriend to share this Valentine's Day We were all laughing and joking around. I noticed pened. She did what stye did arid it would never be with, and my friend has had her heart ripped to that Lou and our friend Kelly were flirting, but I did- the same. Pat and I told, Kelly to leave. Lou-came shreds, n't think anything of it I mean we are all jgood back inside and just passed out I never saw him We left as soon as Lou came home. I returned friends, I shouldn't have to think about stuff like that after that until Carolina returned from Europe. about an hour later, and he was gone. Carolina and I going on. We were all so close, we all flirted in our • Carolina returned on Valentine's Day. I can't even • stayed tip the whole night and just cried. There was own ways. No one would ever cross the line, so I explain how excited she was to be home. She could riothing I could do to take her pain away, except to thought hardly wait to see Lou. They were planning a big just sit with her and let her cry it out 0 By the end of the night Lou said he needed to run romantic evening. Lou was working and wasn't Among the remains that Carolina kept from Lou, to his car to get something., Other people had expected over until later in the evening. Pat and I she found $300 stashed away. She decided to take off already left I never noticed Kelly leave, but I did decided she had the right to know. So Pat came over (1 with a couple of our friends that Monday to Costa notice that Lou didn't come back. I grabbed my and we sat Carolina down and explained to her Rica, where she found some peace with what had hap- friend Pat and told her to take a walk outside. I everything that happened that night. As we kept pened. Today, Costa Rica has become the Valentine's noticed Kelly's car still parked, so we headed over talking, Carolina started packing his stuff, you could Day tradition amongst our single friends. • The Lengths Some Go For Love By Lesley Rodriguez find ^he lengths people will go to locate love, I had to there is a need for them. With the look no further than my own workplace. high enrollment for this class, it is eart shaped boxes, stuffed animals that say I I have to admit that when I first heard about this clear that there are definitely people who not only love you, and a variety of candy line the class I even laughed, since it seems ridiculous that have a need for this, but desire to try something dif- Hshelves of just about every convenience and any kind of "hocus pocus" is really going to help ferent and innovative. department store I see. When this occurs I know someone in their quest for love. But after further Sandra Johnson is a woman who intends to take that Valentine's day is fast approaching. This is an consideration I realized that in New York City where the Valentine's day class. She expressed the popular exciting time for those who have someone to share there is a course for just about everything why not sentiment that "it will be interesting to learn about the special day with, but what about those of us who have one where the ultimate goal is finding someone the herb's and aromas that are believed to make peo- don't have a significant other? Just how far would to spend your life with. ple more intimate with one another. I'm not going some of us go to find that special someone? Robin Rose Bennet, the instructor of this course, into this class expecting it to give me all the answers From searching for a love potion to practicing rit- is a renown folk herbalist who teaches the but why not exhaust as many avenues as possible uals and casting spells, most people are willing to try Wisewoman tradition of healing, herbal medicine when it comes to something this important Or at just about anything if it will bring them closer to find- classes and new-moon rituals. For those of you who least try something different that will probably be ing their true love. At the New York Open Center a don't believe those credentials give her the right to fun and who knows maybe my soul mate feels the class is being offered on February 11th titled, teach a subject on the matter of relationships, then I same way and will be there too. Even if he's not, I Herbal Love Medicine for Valentine's Day, which will add that she has also been happily married for may at the very least find a date for Valentine's day. discusses all the different methods to finding some time now. In either case, I win." • romance and more! This particular class is designed to celebrate the With an entire section dedicated to the subject of The New York Open Center is a school unlike Goddess of Passionate love who is Juno Februata. dating and relationships located in a prominent dis- most others that generally caters to the public. The By exploring plants that stimulate and enhance our play in Barnes and Noble, it is clear that we are liv- classes taught are not what you'd find in a main- erotic, sensual and sexual natures, herbal wines, ing in a time when most people need a little guid- stream educational program, but with the increasing aphrodisiac teas, oils, seeds, spices and even love ance even when it comes to the most intimate fashionableness in holistic medicine, aromatherapy charms that entice us into passion and pleasure. aspects of their lives. This is not necessarily a bad and yoga, it has seen a surge in popularity over the This description found in the course catalog may thing. At least the people who buy these books and past few years. It must be made clear that I do not cause many people who are as skeptical as I am con- take the classes are admitting that they really don't get a commission for mentioning this organization, cerning matters of the heart to question the sanity of know what they are doing, and maybe there's some- even though It Is where I am employed part time. It the organization from which I am employed, but I one out there who has some insights on the subject happens to be a total coincidence that in my quest to have learned that classes are only successful when that they don't • February 10, 1999 Eeatures

By Kimberiy Allen scented oil for $5.00 or get in the mood with Sensual Shower Gel for $8.00. Or, .on't pretend you don't know that so as not to lose that loving feeling, give JSunday, February 14th is your honey some scented bath beads, Valentine's Day. If you're which are 10 for $2.50 or 35C each, thinking you can get away without choosing from Pink Grapefruit, Vanilla, giving a gift, don't She isn't say- White Musk or Strawberry flavors. The ing it outright, but this could be a closest Body Shop is located on 57th defining moment in your rela- Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. tionship. This goes for you too ladies, he'll never admit thathe 2. Mrs. Reid's Cookies: You can wants you to get him a present have a heart-shaped cookie made espe- The wrong gift could make or ,K> VALENTINE'S, cially for your loved one with a personal- break the love/like you share, ized message printed on the front For but alas, your funds are low. So an extra 99C (for true loves only), a 10 here's a list of gifts priced under DAY inch cookie will be made in the flavor of $10.00 that can begiven to a man your choice for $10.99. Or you can pur- or woman for students in love chase a small, heart shaped tin contain- (or at least in deep like), but GIFTS ing 15 miniature cookies for $9.99 or 24 alsoon a budget cookies in a square Mrs. Field's tin for $8.99. This gift also guarantees you two 10. Any 99C Store: This is a real Q UNDER will have munchies for the rest of the bargain basement gift If you are evening. The closest Mrs. Field's cookie really broke, are not sure exactly $10.00 shop is located at One Herald Square on where the relationship is going at the 33rd Street (directly outside of The moment, and/or know you can't go to that Manhattan Mall, and down the street from Macy's). There is no tax charged your woman/man with absolutely noth- • c a r r y artist's new album on the cookies that can be ordered at ing, you could get lucky and find some- at least comesput. any time, even on Valentine's Day. ^ thing here. This is a real hands on, do it four dif- 5. Flowers: Even yourself Valentine's Day gift, putting ferent size, if you walk outside your Fordham education to the test heart shaped on Valentine's Day with 1. Godiva: Although candy is another Your best bet is to purchase a few items boxes of Russell $10.00 in your hand, you traditional gift, Godiva is an experience and combine them, transforming them Stovers candy priced from * should be able to find somebody will- in chocolate. If your mate likes sweets, into orie acceptable grab bag type gift $2.99 to $9.99. Also avail- , ing to sell you some flowers for $10.00, then he/she will love this candy. For a At the store located on 45th Street and able is the traditional stuffed ani- whether it be on the street or any flower mere $9.00, you can get a 1/4 pound gift Lexington Avenue, you can get a heart mal. For $5.00 you can get a Valentine shop. (NOTE: if you only get one flower, box called Gold Ballotin, containing ten shaped box of candy (remember to Pooch or $3.99 for a Valentine Puppy. make it a rose and please prepare some- pieces of Godiva's finest such as Ivory check the date), along with some Duane Reade also carries a mug filled thing witty to say to go along with it or Vanilla Carmel, Milk Raspberry Crown, Valentine's Day knick-knacks starting at with chocolate for $2.99 or a small bear, include a card, as this may make the gift Dark lion of Belgium and Grande Mint 99C. You can even buy ribbon for 99C to balloon and candy, covering all three more acceptable depending on your among others. The closest Godiva locat- tie around it yourself, making the gift Valentine groups in one shot for $4.99. mate and his/her love/like for you). ed at 245 Columbus Avenue. more presentable. My advice is to arrive At these prices, you can really hook So now you have no excuse not to with more than one 99C item to boost up your loved/liked one up. There are 4. -Hallmark: You can create your get your mate something for your gift(s). You may be able to get many other gift choices priced under own personalized Valentine's Day card Valentine's Day.B away with spending $5.00 to $7.00 here $10.00 at the Duane Reade located on here. For the price of the card (most for a few well-chosen gifts. WARNING: 57th Street and Broadway. cards cost $1.95) plus an additional 50C, Your mate has to REALLY love/like you you can tell your loved one how much to accept some of the junk here under 7. 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ometimes the only trick to learning the secrets of life is by simply looking in January 22, 1999, Felicity owns 682 the right place. You can turn to a religious leader or perhaps you can sit on sweaters. As I've already, mentioned, Felicity is from Palo Alto, California S a mountaintop and meditate. Most of us seek nirvana at the bottom of a and for those of you with a complete vodka bottle, but ifyou're looking for a another solution, may I offer this little sug- disregard for geography, Palo Alto is in a very warm climate. One does not gestion: Anything worth learning can be discovered by getting, to need 682 sweaters in Palo Alto. Thus, know Felicity Porter. For those of you who don't know, Felicity it is a probable assumption that Felicity purchased most of her . Porter is a Freshman at the University of New York and she is the sweaters after arriving in Manhattan. title character of a show on the WB Network. By Paul coco This highlights two important points: 1. shopping is a required activity for any college student, especially one in counselor. (I bet that no other mentally disregard? If you didn't then Manhattan and 2. if you don't have the Freshman in history has made the immediately run to Barnes and Noble appropriate clothing to match your most of a,school's psychological ser- and buy yourself a thesaurus. Big mood, how is anyone going to know Every Tuesday night, approximate- vices department) If all else fails, then words help you sound intelligent, and how to approach you? Having an abun- ly 5.5 million people turn to Felicity to Felicity will record a message to her we all know that it's not what's inside dance of sweaters, (please note that gain the wisdom and the guidance friend Sally, who lives in Arizona. that counts, if s how people perceive any item of clothing can be substitut- they need to make their lives a little Here's another important Felicity les- you. ed, so long as you own an extremely easier. In case you are not one of these son: Taped converstaions are success- Imagine how you would be treated excessive number in the same color 5.5 million people (and what a mess ful because they don't allow for argu- by a dean if you said "I need to get in and style), is usually a great conversa- your life must be if you're not,) here's ment. this class." So what, so does everyone tion starter. Even people who Felicity three of the most important lessons else. Now imagine the same situation, hardly knows will approach her and you never knew you needed to get by Lesstm #2: only^his time you approach the dean say, "You're always wearing sweaters." Big Words Get stating: "Don't fundamentally disre- Here we have a brilliant example of a You More Attention gard my request to be in this class. It is random comment sparking what could Lesson#1: This fits conveniently with lesson of the utmost importance to my acade- be a meaningful conversation, and if #1. For example, in the first episode, mic future." Obviously you're going to you're like the New Yorkers I know, Over-analyze Everything you're desperate for some meaningful I really can't place enough emphasis Felicity seeks guidance from Noel be taken more seriously if you use the conversation. on this. Devotees of Felicity know that about how to handle her parent's neg- latter phrase. (Refer to the sidebar for this is the principal rule which must ative reactions to staying in more practice.) 'Unfortunately, I don't have time to govern everything else. Case in point Manhattan. Clearly, NoelVants her to expound (did you catch that Felicity Felicity's only reason for moving frpm stay. He's in love. He's only known her Lesson #3: word right there?) at length at the Palo Alto, California, to Manhattan was for 32 minutes, but hey, Ross and You Can Never Have number of other important lessons because she had a crush on Ben Rachel were in love before the first Enough Sweaters Felicity and her friends can teach us. Covington, one of her high school commercial. Now, if he were any other Now that you have mastered both I'm sure as her days at NYU contin- classmates. Alas, Felicity made the 22 year-old male he would say, "I think the art of discussion and the language ue, the rest of the world will thank her 3,000 mile trek only to find out the lov- you should stay," or some other pedes- skills necessary to succeed with that ceaselessly for the advice and wisdom ing words Ben wrote in her yearbook trian cojnment clearly intended to art, you could at least dress the part, she bestows upon us. Until then, I were not personal and that he likes her mask his yearning desire to see her For Felicity, this means wearing the leave you with one other lesson from new best friend 0ulie Emrick). Not naked. Noel, however, states the fol- appropriate sweater to correspond Felicity that may just save your life: only that, but Felicity's parents threat- lowing: "Don't fundamentally disre- with her mood. (Note that Felicity People die from indoor barbecuing ened to disown her for making such a gard what I'm saying because of my wears darker sweaters when she's feel- every day. I ask you, what other show foolish choice. Clearly these are not affection for you." Did you understand ing a little down.) Felicity fanatics on would you learn that from? • the problems of a typical Freshman. the importance of the words funda- the Internet have calculated that as of We're talking about which topping to get on a pizza here, this is serious In Case yOU are Still COnfused, here's some more practice.Take the following com- stuff. Needless to say, Felicity is cur- mon phrases and then examine the difference in Felicity-speak. rently a returning second semester student with complete approval from both her mother and father, plus she is Common English Felicity-speak in a budding romance with her RA 1 (Noel Crane), momentarily forgetting "I am excited." "I am very enthusiastic about this whole endeavor, '.- the lust she once felt for Ben. How then, you may ask, did a girl who often "They're something I want." "I'm buying them for my...pcrsonal edification." can't even find her way around cam- pus, resolve these serious issues? The "Where do wo stand?" Tm trying to understand the parameters, the answer: Discussion. Lots and lots and boundaries of this relationship. lots of discussion, If Felicity isn't talk- ing to Ben, Julie, Noel or her other friend Elena, then you can be sure that hlnuTry incorporating these other Felicity favorites into your next conversation: su\ she's seeking the guidance of some ""'J""i, immoderate, transcendental, and logistics. . "M Arts & Culture February 10,1999 Rushmore Directed by Wes Anderson riage or his profession, 93 minutes; Rated R and can't figure out By Kevin Devine where it all went wrong. Murray does a remark- There are moments during Rushmore, the able job creating a com- second film from director Wes Anderson, plex figure that is equal that encapsulate the greatest accomplish- parts pathetic, ments and most ideal goals of the art of grotesque and yet some- motion picture ascwell as any in recent histo- how understandable, ry. These fine moments invigorate the view- and he shines in a rare er, creating a memory instead of a fleeting way; he comes off as image, and leave him or her actually wanting real, and that makes his the picture to keep going long after the cred- character that much its roll, a true rarity in this era of increasing- more powerful'and ulti- ly bloated and masturbatory film-making that mately effective. If a seat leaves most audiences itching to get out of is not reserved for the theater while they still can. Or, to put it Murray and his brilliant- another way, this movie incited rabid ly awkward role at the applause from the press at a recent pre- Oscars next month, screening. there is truly no justice Basically, Rushmore is the best comedy, in Hollywood. and arguably the best movie, of the year. Another important Told against the aristocratic backdrop of aspect of Murray's per- American private school, Rushmore is the formance is that, not Bill Murray stars as steel tycoon Mr.Blume who takes charismatic story of Max Fischer, who is played to scene- unlike Robin Williams' student Max FischerQason Schwartzman, right) under his wing, until stealing perfection by newcomer Jason Oscar-winning work in they both fall in love with the same woman, in Touchstone Schwartzman. An underachieving student in Good Will Hunting, his Pictures' comedy, "Rushmore." charge of nearly every extracurricular activi- name alone adds some ty offered at the prestigious Rushmore star power and viewer identification to a cast crisp visuals place a heavy emphasis on spe- Academy, Max's horrible grades land him on of relative unknowns and, in this case, a rela- cific colors at specific times (for example, the academic probation. The fact that Max is by tively inexperienced director in Anderson. rich blue hues of Miss Cross' classroom, the no means a rich prep-schooler (his father is a Luckily for Rushmore, the x-factors here muted browns of the Dean's office). This barber, a fact he's too embarrassed to share come up just as big as the now mega-stars of approach produces a tremendously fresh and with his classmates), serves to further com- Good Will Hunting did there. Schwartzman, natural look that manages to'never upstage pound his troubles at the school and certain- ly does not win him any popularity contests. One day at a chapel session, Fischer is Basically, Rushmore is the best inspired by the words of guest speaker and comedy, and arguably the Rushmore alumnus Mr. Blume (the incom- parable Bill Murray in his best on-screen per- best movie, of the year. formance yet),"and the two begin to develop a relationship. That relationship becomes in particular, pulls off a shockingly polished taking the actors or the terrific script, which subject to serious turmoil when both Max and well-paced performance in his motion Anderson wrote with Owen Wilson, the star and Blume fall in love with the same woman, picture acting debut His read of Max re- and co-writer of his first film, "Bottle Rocket." an attractive British first grade teacher writes the classic role of the nerd in film, and It is clear that the director had a precise and named Miss Cross (Olivia Williams). The shows .surprising depth and comic timing. . finite idea of how the film should look, sound real impact and magic of the film comes after Schwartzman never wilts next to Murray's and feel, and he hits his marks well, keeping this conflict is established, so it would be intimidating celebrity; in fact, it seems to just things simple and generally understated yet unfair and undesirable to give away any more fuel his confidence, forcing him to up the always interesting and artful. The detail and plot information besides to say that the ride ante. The result is a funny and genuinely style present in Anderson's work represent a from here on out is one of the most enjoyable unique piece of acting that many profession- massive talent and suggests an experience and unpredictable to light up a screen in a als could not affect with the same kind of sin- far beyond his short resume. while. cere feeling and sense of calm. Rushmore is a special film. It walks the Everything that you have heard or read Williams also deserves note for her strong tightrope of smart comedy with exceptional about Murray's bombastic yet eerily (though comparatively flavorless) perfor- grace, and has the kind of timeless feel that poignant turn as Blume is 100% true. He has mance as the object of their affection, Miss makes it easily accessible to anyone. With earned both the New York and Los Angeles Cross. She gives layers to a woman that cer- strong performances, direction and writing, Film Critics Award for Best Supporting tain actors may have been to content to pro- it is the kind of movie that comes along very Actor, with good reason, and a strong case vide with a basic surface treatment, and she rarely, but when it does, it captures your could be made that he was robbed at the holds court quite well while splitting screen imagination and reminds you of why you Golden Globes in the same category. The time with Murray and Schwartzman. started going to the movies in the first place. most resonant scenes in Rushmore are the Williams' presence is the perfect yin to her Ifs worth your $9, it's worth your 93 min- ones where Murray's frayed comic genius male counterparts' yang, creating a context utes, and ifs worth your attention. Perhaps gives way to his gutsy, disaffected portrayal. for their outrageous actions and serving as most importantly, it's worth your laughter. of Blume, the consumate self-hating Baby the much-needed voice of reason. Rus hmore is just that good.H Boomer that can't relate to his kids, his mar- Anderson's direction is also superb. His February 10.1999 Arts & Culture Spielberg Produces Last Days Documentery

by Hope LaDue after viewing the film, but cannot because of Sign up for a the remarkable courage of the five extraordi- Maximizer Today! With the Oscars only a month away, nary survivors. Since all five individuals were •Earn Bonus DoHan •Free E-Newsletter most media attention has been devot- teenagers during the Holocaust, their • Personalized Shopping.lisJ accounts become even more inspirational Sherman Oakes •Free Email! ed to Steven Spielberg's World War 1098 Two epic, Saving Private Ryan. However, because of their perseverance as such young 5OO Minute Pro-Paid another Spielberg produced film is current- people. It is a rare achievement when a movie Phone Cards ly making a claim as the most moving and can invoke so much hostility, yet also elicit Call your Mother, she misses you. influential war inspired picture of recent such a high regard for the power of the months. The first feature release of the filmmaker's human spirit The Last Days is also a special feature because of its direct relation to the ; 'Also Available in 100 I Shoah Visual History Foundation, The Last Days ! 200 Minutes ; »No stnngs attached • No connection charge ".•.the documentary is an examination • No monthly billing ©f the horrific events ®f the Holocaust, and a-praise to the Jansport 'Amarillo' triumph of the human spirit." Daypack With leather bottom $29.00 Jansport 'Moga' .depicts the lives of five Hungarian Holocaust sur- Shoah Visual History Foundation. Founded in Student Backpack vivors before, during and after their devastating 1994 by Spielberg, Moll and producer June 2700 cubic inches!. .$47.00 experience. Directed by James Moll, the documen- Beallor, the organization serves to locate and tary is an examination of the horrific events of the preserve personal accounts of Holocaust wit- Holocaust, and a praise to the triumph of the human nesses and survivors. It also develops and spirit. . presents many educational materials for The backdrop for the film is particularly unique schools and the rest of the public. The pur- because it explores Hungary, a country that had one pose of collecting this information is to enable of the largest Jewish populations in Europe, but yet future generations to learn about one of the has received little attention as subject matter for most cruel and devastating times in human We also carry TEXTBOOKS Holocaust related productions. The actual title, The history. With the ^ help of the Shoah at Incredibly Low Prices! Last Days, refers to the final year of Hitler's war Foundation, each of the profiled individuals against the Jews. By the beginning of 1944, Hitler was able to return to the camps and towns and the Third Reich already knew that their domi- where they originally ljyed. By watching this nance in the war would soon end. With that recogni- on screen, there is an immediate realization tion, the Nazis decided to launch a full scale geno- that these are not faceless victims, but real cide of all European Jews. In the winter of that same and true persons with lives not unlike our year, Hitler and his party invaded the heavily Jewish own. This serves as another goal for both the populated Hungary and marched its citizens into film and the foundation. concentration camps. Although the documentary Although thousands of movies are made concentrates on the stories and perspectives of five, year, there are few that leave a permanent the experiences are all related and serve to repre- mark in both the heart and the mind of the sent the nightmare that was the Holocaust. viewer. Though the terrifying images of the

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By Jack Lugo their music than what was expect- mindblowing riffs without the use there are many elements to rock ed. Marilyn Manson went from of samples, and while Korn uses that are left to be explored. As for Judging from the Billboard being the Anti-christ figure to samples, they use it in a way that the old bands that aren't selling as Charts*' one might begin to think being a David Bowie wannabe only serves to enhance their much, I would have to argue that that rock n'roll is on the decline. which again produced favorable music. Korn's Family Values in most cases the quality of the Many bands that used to produce reviews from critics but sluggish Tour last year was very successful music has not decreased, it has surefire success on the charts album sales. Pearl Jam has just and will probably be around again merely evolved. For instance, now find themselves dwindling at released a live album but no one this year. Their latest album, Metallica is not any less of a band the bottom, barely making the top seems to notice. These are per- "Follow the Leader," produced just because they're on MTV at 50. The Smashing Pumpkins fect examples of how fans feel one of the more successful figures times. Their music remains inter- "Adore" failed to make platinum. betrayed when groups take their for rock albums last year. Both esting and new, and that's what Marily*h Manson's "Mechanical music in a different direction. Korn and Rage Against the keeps the band going. The rise Animals" made only a brief Another reason for what might Machine have helped to break and fall of trends in the music appearance on the charts before be seen as the decline of rock is artificial boundaries between rock industry are very hard to predict, quietly disappearing, and that musical tastes have changed and hip-hop culture.which con- but when they do happen, they Metallica's "Garage Inc." Failed to in the past five or six years. The tributes positive element of music often take the music industry by make it to number One. getting death of grunge seems to have and opens new possibilities for storm, ISTo matter what trends beaten by none other than Garth been catapulted by the death of creativity in rock music. develop, it is-up to the individual Brooks. Concert sales are also Kurt Cobain. Since then the Thus, this leads me to conclude to explore his or own musical sluggish with a few exceptions. music industry has been dealt a that the only thing that has hap- taste when listening to or creating One can't help but wonder where serious blow because it can no pened is that the nature of rock music. Rock music will always all the* hard roek fans have gone. longer cash-in on any group that music has just' become more continue to change, but the ele- Unless the're out buying the lat- jumps on the alternative bandwag- diverse, and that there really is no ment of individual and original est Celine Dion album or listening on. Subpop, the label which used decline of rock music because thought must be preserved. • to them Three Tenors, there has to produce bands like Nirvana to be an explanation. and Soundgarden, has hit rock Y|ell, there is no one definate bottom unable to reproduce the explanation to these circum- success of those bands. Indeed, .TTENTION MUSICIANS stances because too many factors the death of Cobain combined contribute to the equation. One with other factors might have e Department of Art History and Music possible explanation is that fans been the catalyst for the grunge might ;be bored with the bands (alternative, or whatever you want and 1hc Bronx Arts Knsorable arc spon- that were hot five or six years to call it) into its decline. The ago. Many believe that once breakup of Soundgarden com- soring a music competition for student bands gain too much comercial bined with Cobain's death seems peifojmers> II you play aiunstn success, they lose touch with to have left rock music without its what music is all about. This is most powerful spokespeople. sing/^hy not consider auditioning-foj usually the position of musical Thus, the wind has been knocked snobs who believe that a band can out of the alternative rock music this contest? The winner will have only be great if a privledged hand- industry because bands like opportunity to perform with: the ful of people listen to them. Some Mudhoney and Local H are not people think that once rock music powerful enough to pick up the Arts Ensemble in their concert to be goes comercial, it loses its edge, slack. During the early to mid or that groups make no effort to 90's, almost any band that took up V+JL Wednesday, April 7th at 12 noon;5^i put out anything different than the latest trend became an instant what they've already done. The success. Now, up and coming Smashing Pumpkins, however, bands must find new ways to pLuditions are scheduled for Tuesday,! ;;H|| have taken their music to a com- •catch people's interest. ^bruary 23rd, beginning at 2:30 p,m"k;inj pletely new level with their new One needn't be too pessimistic release by relying less on heavy because there are still many excit- b Flom Auditorium of the Walsh ;,•" guitars and more on electronically ing things going on in rock music : produced music. The change was today, Bands like Rage Against J For more information, please ;;iJ welcomed by critics but detested the Machine and Korn arc chal- 3oln.tact Fr. James Boyce in the Art ! by fans who felt that the lenging the conventions of popu- Pumpkins betrayed their "alterna- lar music by producing music that History and Music Department ; tive" image. Mctallica changed would have been thought unimag- their sound with the release of inable many years ago. Their "Faculty Memorial Hall 441 or by phone?:, "Load" in 1996, and although that fusion of hip-hop, rap and metal album went to number 1, many of offer the freshest elements avail- their, old fans criticized them for able to rock music today. Rage doing something different with Against the Machine creates February 10, (99? Arts & Culture Phenomenal Phish ; By Kevin Devlne

over the next two nights. Surprisingly, Phish's covers at NOTE: 1 did not see evei y movie by Mike Keefe-Feldman MSG were so magnificent as to overshadow the band's thatrame out this year (most own material, but this did not seem to concern them. natafeJy Life is Beautiful and e was probably seventy years old, sporting gray After "Rock and Roll," Phish tightened its grip on the - Stsakespoare io L«ve, two films that hair, a red security jacket, and earplugs. It was audience, ripping into the arena rockers "Funky Bitch" i haye been told would have cer- Hobvious that he didn't like rock concerts, and as and "Punch You in the Eye." The remainder of the set . taMy impacted this list), but of the Phish opened with "Rock and Roll" he wore a sort of was peppered with several different Phish styles: the ones i did see (and there were "here we go again" expression upon his face. However, country twang of "Ginseng Sullivan," the free-fornrdis- >' quit* 4 few), font's my cremo de la' Phish truly has something to offer for most everyone, cordance of "Split Open and Melt," and the crowd-pleas- even seventy-year-old security guards with earplugs. ing blues riffs provided by "My Soul." As the set ended, As Phish broke into country numbers such as "Ginseng an amazing energy encompassed MSG. Phish was let- I.) The Truman Show-Art ; Sullivan" and "My Old Home Place," I saw him begin to ting their bizarre sense of humor shine through, cover- house sentiment meets Hollywood 5 tap his foot, then his foot and hands. Then he started ing Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird" a cappella, with joy- budget The resulr?The freshest looking around, and I felt certain that if he didn't have ous barbershop harmonies. Pianist Page McConnell, idea, roost danng performance and that red jacket on, hjs would begin dancing. Now, I can't bassist Mike Gordon and Anastasio provided the back- most rewarding movio experience ' be sure of this, because my view was obstructed by ground as drummer Jon Fishman mimicked "Free of the year, ' ; those in front of me, but I could have sworn that halfway Bird's" epic guitar solo with high-pitched vocal wails. 2.) fUtthmare- See Review. , t through "My Old Home Place," he took off those Despite the power of the second set, which utilized the -3.) The Butcher Boy- The -; earplugs. antics of costumed dancers, and despite an encore fea- grossly underrated adaptation of ,; "Doses for your extra ticket" was one of many des- turing the ear candy that is Phish's "Divided Sky," "Free Patrick McCabe's devastating novel ': perate cries heard along 34th street as Phish's nomadic Bird" stole the show. Pre-ceen Eeamon Owens' work as t audience engulfed Madison Square Garden. The eclec- Another cover threatened to steal the show on the . the One and only Frande Brady is - tic quartet from Vermont sold out four nights at the gar- 30th; this time, it was the Rolling Stones' "Loving Cup." the finest acting of the year, regard-, - •den, December 29th-31st, in less time than some of Also like the previous night, the first set on the 30th was less of who walks away with die their longer jams last. Despite sluggish album sales, a genuine musical collage,, exemplified by Phishjs "Big Oscar. Phish continues to sell out large-scale venues like the Bad Furry Creature From Mars," a racing punk rock 4.) Saving Private Ryan* A Garden, proving them to be the best-kept secret in live anthem. The crowd's reaction to the song was interest- stunning and lyrical motion picture rock and roll. ing, if not comical. A few fans here and there shouted accomplishment fiam the most But the, secret is slowly leaking out to the masses. and pumped their fists. Meanwhile, several thousand esteemed director and most Increasing radio airplay for several tracks on the recent- neo-hippies scratched their head in perplexity. "How renowned actor of our time ly released studio album, "The Story of the Ghost," may the hell do we dance to this?" they were asking. 5.) A Simple Plan- Highlighted finally broaden Phish's fan base. The crowd at MSG Whomever Phish may have lost with "Big Bad Furry by Billy Bob Thornton's powerful was indicative of this change. Unlike the usual Phish Creature" was won back with the following numbers, supporting role. Sam Raimi's crowd, which is composed of an even mix of white-hat- the crowd participation fueled "Wilson" and the sooth- thriller creeps along like a car slid' ted college kids and dread-locked, wool-wearing wook- ing melodies of "Roggae," which offers some of ,) Happiness* The darkest dark; /» stylings, especially on "The Story of the Ghost," which set concluded with "Loving Cup," which pleased the comedy ever, A great ensemble ,, f -j ranges from funk songs, to country songs and even to wife-beater shirt crowd (and I must admit, it was my \ cast, charcoal black script and '-/-- '• 1 top 40 radio ballads. I had the chance to catch Phish at favorite song of the night also), and "Reba," Phish's seemingly boundless conduct cod* V/J the Garden on the 29th and 30th, and they did not dis- trademark fairytale tune. The second set opened with a made maicontentTodd Solondz and\| appoint, showcasing their claim to fame, the widest twenty minute rendition of the band's quasi-single, ; his second film the "It" movie of /j^ musical range in modern rock. "Down With Disease," during which bassist Mike the yean - yi$ Phish took the stage on December 29th in the hum- Gordon got as close to the funk of Bootsy Collins as any • 7.) Bulworth-Warren Beatty's,-J% ble fashion that is their trademark. Once the music white man will ever come. This was followed by "Piper," '• bold statement on race and - - '/|| began, however, all modesty was set aside. The band a mile-a-minute, gliding number that allowed the band i American politics in the waning -/;i> : opened with a cover- a bold move that paid off- of the to shine brighter than I thought possible. Anastasio's ,' moments of the 20th century die,d; Velvet Underground's "Rock and Roll." The crowd vocals and guitar complimented Fishman's rapid-fire ;, aaunfair box office death. erupted as .guitarist and lead vocalist Tre Anastasio drumming, as McConnell and Gordon added the finish- j'/Hopefuily, ic will be better recel'yi reached the line about "New York station." "Rock and ing touches to this song that made its listeners want to i by tha Academy, Roll" would be one of many covers Phish would unleash sing and dance and, mostly, smile.• Something Abo Do you remember the fa laughed that hard? ' Celebration- Gutsy visually captivating, this Danish try of a family reunion gone sour provides some bltf laughs and stole" Wtmenwry on Min within the , iilpcudline. ( yif. ^; )0,) Buffalo '66-Vincent Gallo's | ' eclectic artlitic v«hir,lf> fcMtures ,- ] Cthrlstina Rkci'i ben pvifwrmance \ ' date and sporti A wondurfully ending to n rnovlo about' ;ibly sad Arts & Culture February 10,1999

Clinton Shines in One Woman show by Jennifer Marino "yelling," in other words typing in all the Rosie O'Donnell Show. capital letters when sending e-mail. She is a quarterly colum- There is a blackboard, a chair and a The first half of the show is devoted to nist for The Advocate and a lectern on the stage and Kate Clinton this type of unique stand-up which is a monthly columnist for The is your teacher for the next hour and product of Clinton's life as an out les- Progressive. Besides her 45 minutes. In her one-woman show, bian for 10 years, a "recovering writing, Clinton has "Correct Me If I'm Right," Kate Catholic" and in her own words a starred in other one- Clinton flashes back to her days as a "fumerist" meaning a feminist and woman shows including teacher. She even writes "Ms. Clinton" humorist Out Is In in 1993 and All on the board when she takes the After a brief "recess," the second Het Up in 1996. Her experi- Comic impresario and political humorist Kate Clinton performs in her one woman show, stage. However, she is no longer half of the show started with a short ences make her act funny Correct Me If I'm Right teaching English. This is a class interview with a fellow comedienne, and interesting. Especially about the comic side of current issues Julie Halston. Halston gave a touching the account of her run in with a sar- anything else, making her comedy and life in New York, specifically the and humorous tribute to the deceased casm-impaired fact checker at George accessible. She is able to walk the fine Upper West Side. New York comedian, Frank Myer. magazine and her musings on how line between alienating people and In "Correct Me If I'm Right," Then it was back to stand-up, and it the TV show Ellen could be too gay. being too politically correct In fact, Clinton touches on everything from seemed as though Clinton saved the The Westbeth Theater creates an inti- sometimes her comedy make^ you the latest presidential scandal to the best for last mate and friendly atmosphere^where think more than laugh. venial sins of the information age. Much of the show drew on Clinton can flourish. The chairs are "Correct Me If I'm Right" starring Clinton uses her name for all its comic Clinton's life experiences as a teacher, set up around tables, and baskets of Kate Clinton is currently playing at potential by being introduced as "the a lesbian, a writer and a New Yorker. popcorn are left around for the audi- the Westbeth Theater Center, 151 unimpeachable Kate Clinton." She Clinton was an English teacher until ence to snack on. Bank Street For more information also draws from her. Catholic upbring- 1981 when she turned jjto stand-up Clinton pokes fun of almost every call the theater at (212)74K)391.B ing. Some of her cyber-venial sins comedy. She has written for the New group in her act no matter what their include the overuse of fonts and York Times, George magazine, and sexuality, religious background or

The Counseling Services and Health Center in conjunction with Student Activities and Residential Life present Body, Qating & Identity: Multiple Perspectives 3 days of varied events addressing the complex relationship between our sense of our bodies, our eating styles and ourselves. From humorous theater and cinema to candid discussion of dysfunctional attitudes and behavior, we will highlight different viewpoints on this important issue, so relevant to young adults today; All events are free of charge and open to the entire University Community and guests.

Calendar of Qvents Tuesday. February i6th (Lincoln Center; McMahon Hall 109; 6:00p.m.) Movie: "dating" A film by acclaimed independant filmmaker Henry Jaglom. Optional Discussion to follow screening. Wednesday. February 17th Free Rnonymous written screenings for dysfunctional eating behaviors. 10 minute questionnaire with brief feedback from a counselor. (Rose Hill and Lincoln Center Counseling and Health Centers; 11:00 a.m. -4:00p.m. No appointment necessary) Performance Artist/Storyteller Alicia Quintano: "Escape from Fosdick" An evening of humor and insight for men and women on the issues of identity, food and love.(Law school Ampitheatre; Lincoln Center ;7:15 p.m.) Band plwuwion; "Dysfunctional Eating and College Students" A panel including mental health profession als, a nutritionist and a woman in recovery from an eating disorder will dialogue candidly about this pervasive problem. (Law Schooll Ampitheater .-Lincoln Center; 8:45 p.m.) Movie: "Eating" (Rose Hill; Keating 1st; 7:30p.m.) Thursday. February 18th __: .Alicia Quintano: "Escape from Fosdick" (Rose Hill; Flom Auditorium ©Walsh ybraiyj-7i30pimr)—— February 10,1999 Sports

The Super Bowl and It's Fordham Connection

By Anthony LoBosco Lombardi, the Hall of Fame Green Bay Packers head coach for which the Super Bowl trophy is named, By the time John Elway was named last Sunday's graduated from Fordham in 1937. He was number 40 Super Bowl MVP, most of the country had already on the Fordham football team and a member of the stopped watching. Super Bowl XXXIII followed the "Seven Blocks of Granite" of 1936-37, which posted a familiar trend of more recent Super Bowls, being dull 12-1-3 record while compiling eight shutouts. After and non-competitive. Most people, however, didn't graduation, Lombardi attended Fordham Law School even notice. and later served as a University trustee. Super Bowl Sunday has taken on a dimension of its As a coach, Lombardi began his illustrious career as own in our society, so much that some people refer to Fordham's line coach before becoming assistant to it as a "secular holiday." Every year both football and Earl Blaik at West Point A legend for his coaching of non-football fans gamer together at local bars, restau- the Packers, Lombardi became head coach and gener- rants and even church auditoriums to watch the big al manager of the franchise in 1959. Lombardi had a game. Twelve-foot subs, liquor, and an assortment of career record of 141-394 with the Packers, including pre-game bets such as who will win the coin toss, and five championships. The last two championships were which team will score first, serve as entertainment when the championship game first became known as until the game's kickoff sometime after 6:00 EM. the Super Bowl. Now if s every team's goal to capture However, by the end of the first quarter, Super Bowl the Lombardi trophy. Sunday begins to feel like Christmas after the last gift In 1976, the Vuice T Lombardi Memorial Center is open, just another day. But instead of turkey, the was built at Fordham's Rose Hill campus. The facility manger and egg nog, you have buffalo wings, football contains a 220-yard running track, six tennis courts, a and beer. The game loses its appeal and serves more 38-meter swimming pool, weightiifting rooms and as a side show than a main attraction. other training areas. While the game itself tends to be overlooked, so While the game has lost its competitive edge and its does its'tradition, especially for those of us here at identity due to unnecessary extravagant graphics, Fordham. Many probably do not know that the Super high-priced commercials, and indulgent parties, it still Hall of Fame coach and Fordham alum Yince Lombardi Bowl has a direct connection to our school through a has a history. That history can be traced back to our former graduate, Vince Lombardi. quaint little school. •. NBA Season Finally Begins Knick Aim High With Troubled All-Star Latrell Sprewell By Artie Jacob "He's been impressive so far and he has said all Ostensibly, Sprewell's mea culpa strategy has the right things," Breen said. satisfied the fans who see Sprewell as the player Like it or not, Latrell Sprewell is here. Sprewell has been contrite and adamant ready to take over the team as Patrick Ewing con- The infamous coach-choking all-star, acquired about wanting to forget the past and start over, a tinues to get older. by the Knicks last month in a trade that sent John far cry from the antagonistic comments he made "There are a lot of worse guys in the league Starks, Chris Mills, and Terry Cummings to after being suspended by the league last year. than Latrell Sprewell," said Breen. "What he did Golden State, is believed to be the missing com- Although Breen is paid by the network which is was despicable, but maybe he's going to turn his ponent to a long overdue championship. And owned by the same corporation that owns the life around." with a condensed 50-game season and more Knicks, he has not retreated from airing his criti- If Sprewell can put the past behind him and importantly, a retired Jordan, the Knicks hier may be right. ^There are a lot of worse guys in the league than The volatile guard w* suspended for most oi itrell Sprewell," said Knicks Broadcaster Mike last season after he brutishly choked en. "What he did was despicable, but maybe Warriors' head coach P.J. Carlisimo during a s going to turn his life around." team practice. Knicks' officials believe New Yorl will be the place f Sprewell to reconcile of the Sprewell acquisition, guide a Knicks team that has been struggling the past, believer in second chances, but I didn't past several years, he can then begin to distin- But will it work out? Can Sprewell want this guy on the team," Breen said when he guish himself from the barbarism he is remem- endure what at times can become intense scruti- first learned of the deal. During his first appear- bered for. ny by the New York press? So far, he has handled ance at home in a preseason game versus the Winning is what transcends all obstacles. • himself diligently when interacting with the New Jersey Nets, Sprewell received a grand wel- press. Mike Breen, the voice of the Knicks on come from fans eager for a winner. Madison Square Garden Network, has witnessed "I was surprised on how warmly he was Sprewell face the press since the trade. embraced," Breen said. February 10,1999

Fordham Basketball on Upswing, Underclassmen Pave Way

By Artie Jacob Macarchuk credits the team's progress to the underclassmen—Robin, sophomores Alejandro Head Coach Nick Macarchuk knew it wouldn't be Olivares and Jason Harris and freshmen Steve Canal easy, and Teremun Johnson—all of whom have worked "i Tiie Rams entered this year having failed to well together alongside the veteran leadership of 1 muster a winning season since joining the Atlantic senior forward Greg Griffin. 10 Conference three years ago. Macarchuk, in his "Everyone follows his lead," Macarchuk said of 12th year as head coach, is always on edge when it Griffin. "He adds a certain toughness to the game." comes to his team's performance, constantly citing The most shining moment for the Rams so far this the move from the less-competitive, non-scholarship season came when they defeated A-10 rivals St. Bonaventure and Massachusetts •™•"••«••"••• for their first conference victories of the year. "The UMass victory was great because it was "The St. Bonaventure game was against one of the upper echleon teams in the great because we played at Madison Square Garden," conference and it was our first victory against Macarchuk said. "The UMASS an A-10 opponent since we entered the confer- victory was great because it was against one of the upper echelon ence," said head coach Nick Macarchuk. teams in the conference and it was tmmmmm m m ^ ^ our first road victory against an. A- 10 opponent since we entered the Patriot League to the more upstart A-10 as the pri- conference." mary reason for the program's struggles. Over the In both games, Robin; the team's point guard, led past three seasons, the Rams have won a dismal 16 the Rams in scoring. He had 20 against the Bonnjes out of 65 games since departing the Patriot League. and netted another 26 points at Massachusetts. That was the bad news. Harris and Olivares followed Robin in the scoring ,, X>uard Jason Harris is just one of Fordham's underclass- The good news is they have have won nine games department Harris, the shooting guard, scored a i ,, men making an impact Jhis season. this year, more than half the total of victories they've reputable l?and 10 points in both games as Olivares f had in the past three seasons combined. A promis- totaled 11 and 7 points respectively. ference games. As season's end approaches, the ing 9-10 record so far this season, the Rams have "Ifs a young team that still makes mistakes," Rams would like to put a winning streak together been led by sophomore Bevon Robin, the Atlantic 10 Macarchuk said, "but ifs a maturation process for and earn a post-season playoff berth. Rookie of the year last season, and a host of under- them now. We haven't won a lot of games, but we've "I'd like to see us win more games and climb up classmen eager to take on leadership roles this year gotten better." the A-10 standings and push toward a post-season and beyond. On Feb. 7, the Ranis continued to progress tournament," Macarchuk said. "These are the goals "We're very pleased," Macarchuk said of the defeating Duquesne 71-52 as Robin scored 27 points we had in the beginning of the season and we still team's performance. "We've gotten older and we've to lead the team. They currently maintain a 3-7 A-10 have them now and they're in reach."! gotten better." record while they are a respectable 6-3 in non-con-

O'Keefe's Departure Makes Clawson New Fordham Football Coach

% Artie Jacob great academic background and a rich football tradi- utive time after establishing the school record in Fordham football coach Ken U'Keete stunned the tion," Clawson said. "...We're hopeful we can pro- 1997. In Clawson's offense last fall, sophomore University's athletics brass last December when he duce a football team that the alumni, administration Brian Westbrook became the first player in NCAA resigned after one year to become the offensive and students can be proud of." football history at any level to rush for more than coordinator at the University of Iowa. A week later As offensive coordinator and quarterback coach 1,000 yards and record 1,000 yards in receiving in on Dec. 18, Dave Clawson became Fordham's 17th at Villanova last year, Wildcats' quarterback Chris the same season. head coach in its 99-year history. Boden threw for more than In 1997, Clawson's offense averaged 40.2 points Clawson, 31, served as offensive coordinator at 3,000 yards in a season per game, second in the nation, guiding the Villanova University for the past three years where l\ for the second consec- Wildcats to an 11-0 season and an Atlantic 10 cham- he was credited with establishing an upstart offen- pionship. sive unit that eclipsed a number of school records, ".... (He) has a great offensive mind and without including one NCAA mark. question, he will rebuild the Fordham football pro- "We were surprised when Ken o'Keefe gram in a short time," said Villanova head football resigned but we're very lucky to find a coach coach Andy Talley. "He has the maturity and recruit- of Dave Clawson's caliber to replace him," ing expertise to be an outstanding football coach." said Fordham's Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation . Clawson also has experience working in the Frank McLaughlin. "I think Dave will Patriot League, where the Rams went 2-4 in 1998. develop into a tremendous head coach." He spent three year at Lehigh, two of which were Clawson will take over the Rams, who as offensive coordinator. In 1995, Lehigh won concluded last season with a disappointing 4- the Patriot League championship and Clawson's 7 record. He becomes Fordham's third head offense led the league in rushing, passing, and coach in as many years. points per game, ranking six In the country in "I'm excited to be coming to a school with a passing and ninth in total offense. •