I M QI Pi P • ^ very merry Marist Christmas — pages 9-12 IIM OI Ly Ll - is your bank right for you? — page 13 THG CIRCLE Volume 35, Number 10 Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Decembers, 1988 Ex-RA: Rights Santa thief gets caught i« were abridged red-handed by Steven Murray press. And in some cases those issues are private between the col­ by Chris Landry and A Marist resident assistant is lege and the individual." Steven Murray claiming the college violated his Amato said that it would be both civil rights when it fired him last inappropriate and unfair for all Today, no one is safe on the Friday after he spoke publicly parties involved if he were to streets of Hyde Park, N.Y. — not about a controversy concerning discuss any information pertaining T-shirts. even a 7-foot 6-inch Santa Claus. to the case at this time. A Marist student from Glen Falls Ed Fludd, an RA on the fifth A group of students were to and three friends tried to steal an floor of Leo Hall, was fired 26 stage a demonstration today in the inflatable Santa that stands in front hours after he stood on a chair in area between Donnelly and Cham- of the Forever Christmas store on the cafeteria last Thursday night pagnat halls in support of Fludd. Route 9 in Hyde Park on Nov. 23. and told students that they had the The shirts in question have "I The theft was unsuccesful and right to wear T-shirts that the col­ got lei'd at Leo Hall" printed charges were not pressed by the lege administration said were across the front and came as a store's owner, Nancy Groeninger offensive. follow up to the "Aloha Dance," — who met with the student and Contending that the school which was held at Leo in October his parents on Nov. 25 at the Hyde violated his right to freedom of and had the slogan "Come get lei'd Park police station. speech, Fludd said he plans to con­ at Leo." After being contacted by the tact the American Civil Liberties Fludd said that the idea of the police, the student called to Union. shirts was approved by the House apologize to Groeninger. "As a political science major, Council and that he found out it Groeninger said she saw no need I'm taught that I have rights. And had to be approved by the ad­ to press charges because she that when those rights are violated, ministration only after the shirts thought the parents wouldpra vide •-th3.Cs_wrqng_/' said Fludd,. a had been ordered.-- .-•-.-"'.- - the appropriate punishment/' I9-year-ol3~junior. -."As long- as 'The administration, considering "I thought he was a decent per­ they" hang that flag over Marist the shirts .offensive, would not give son, he just got a little carried College, they better follow that its approval and told Fludd that the away," she said. Constitution." shirts could not be distributed or The student, who was accom­ Peter Amato, assistant dean of worn in public at Marist. panied by two friends , took the in­ student affairs, said that Fludd's When students began to sell the flatable figure at about 2:30 p.m. rights were not violated and that shirts, with "Banned from Marist and tried to put it into his car which there is more to the case than what College" added on the back, RAs was parked a few hundred feet appears on the surface. were told to "confiscate any shirts away in the Grand Union parking "I do not believe, personally or as contraband," Fludd said. lot. The names of the participants professionally, that anyone's civil Fludd said that because he saw were not released. rights have been violated in this that as a violation of the students' This elf wasn't so jolly two weeks ago when a Marist stu­ Liz Braga, working at a dent, with three friends, tried to steal him' from a Christmas case at all," Amato said. "It's rights, he felt the public should be neighboring bookstore, said she more extensive than the issues that novelty shop in Hyde Park, N.Y. (Photo by Bob Davis) have been spoken about in the Continued on page 5 Continued on page 2 'Debate team Is the IBM connection good for college? by Paul O'Sullivan "It would be nice to feel that it stitution," said Murray. "They very important consideration to outpaces (the joint studyj would be a totally have never asked us to change our buy the best equipment available. 9 Marist's joint study with IBM no-strings type of deal," said main mission as a college, which The joint study gives Marist much has increased its computing power Donald Anderson, assistant pro­ has always been promoting liberal more computing power than any 87 season and its prestige among colleges, but fessor of English, "but in today's arts." other college its size, but IBM by Karen Cicero some Marist faculty are worried educational climate, can you real­ Still, Anderson says that even equipment is not always the best that the project may have negative ly expect that?" though he realizes the joint study equipment." After winning four debate effects as well. Other faculty members were not is too good an opportunity for championships last weekend, Some have expressed concern as concerned, saying that it is in the Marist to pass up, he sees the pro­ John Ritschdorff, an associate the Marist College debate won that Marist's increasing association best interests of IBM not to undu­ ject as a regrettable sign of the professor of mathematics, agreed four team is just 12 points shy with IBM may cause the college to ly influence Marist. times. with Pagliarulo, saying that you of their total output of last year, lose its identity as a liberal arts in­ "IBM wants a real world ap­ "I could see that in 25 years, we have to look at both sides of the which ended in a ninth place na­ stitution. Others worry that the plication of this computer — that's could be a 'division' of IBM," joint study coin. tional ranking. relationship deprives students of why they chose us," said Dr. Anderson said. "I think its just According to Director of the opportunity to work with com­ Richard Atkins, chairperson of the another sign that corporate "I would love to use some other Debate Jim Springston, the puter equipment other than IBMs. Division of Humanities. "IBM America is starting to take over equipment," said Ritschdorff, team's number of victories from IBM has been a leader in does not want us to become a education in America." "but by the same token I'm very their visits to the University of research projects with colleges and satellite of their organization." optimistic that I will be able to do Rhode Island and Towson State universities, contributing over $82 IBM's emphasis in the $10 Another concern is that the em­ many things with the new IBM University in Baltimore, Md. is million to more than 100 schools in million joint study with Marist is phasis on IBM equipment might equipment that I would not be able a rare feat. 1985. The installation of a 3090 to see how their large computer deprive Marist students of the op­ to do without it." Model 180 computer at Marist — system interacts in a small to mid­ portunity to work on other brands "We've done something this of hardware and software. Murray, however, was not con­ weekend, I've never seen in my one of IBM's most powerful main­ size setting with users who have lit­ cerned about the dominance of 18 years with debate." frame systems — is part of a na­ tle or no computer literacy. In John Pagliarulo, an assistant IBM hardware and software on the Springston said of the four tional trend toward corporate par­ return for the IBM equipment, professor of computer science, said Marist campus. championships. "We'll pro­ ticipation in higher education. Marist will inform IBM of the col­ he hoped that Marist would make bably never do it again, but I Many feel that joint studies and lege's reaction to the system. an effort to attach the appropriate "There is no educational ex­ hope we do." corporate involvement in universi­ President Dennis Murray said he computer equipment to the ap­ perience that anyone is being As of Nov. 15, the team has ty research can compromise the in­ is not afraid in the least that Marist propriate task. denied by our association with 109 national points and is rank­ tegrity of the college or university. might someday become, "IBM IBM," Murray said. "When our ed fourth in the nation. Some faculty members are worried University." "You certainly do not turn down students enter the job market, the Springston said he hopes the that Marist may be falling into that "IBM has always bent over a gift of this magnitude," greater chances are that they will team's performance last trap. backward not to influence our in­ Pagliarulo said, "but I think its a use IBM equipment." weekend will move them to third place when new rankings are announced next week. At Rhode Island, the varsity Happy Holidays! team of junior Michael Buckley and sophomore Tony Capoz- zolo took first place while senior The next issue of The Circle will appear Feb. 2 k Continued on page 2 „

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Editor's Note: After Class will list the details of on- and off-campus events, such as lectures, meetings and concerts. Send information to Ilse New wave in album displays: Grad takes over After Class Martin, c/o The Circle.

Entertainment "New Vaudevillian" Travel parative Political and Economic Systems 'Frame- Urns 'hit bookstore The one-man show of Alan Schoenberger, at Georgetown University, Washington, alum affairs job the "New Vaudevillian," will be the main Christmas Semi-formal Spring Break in Russia D.C. Courses, lectures and internship op­ by Ilse Martin by Jill Seidman attraction Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Bar­ "A Christmas Celebration" will begin Dr. Casimir Norkeliunas, associate pro­ portunities are part of both programs, to be davon 1869 Opera House. For further in­ tomorrow night at 9:30 p.m. in the Dining fessor of Russian, is offering students an held June 9 to July 22. For information call If you buy albums instead of Alumnus Jim Norman has formation, call the Bardavon at 473-5288. Room. This year's version of the Christmas educational/friendship tour to Russia, Jan. Donna Cassani at (202) 293-5092. compact discs or cassettes because returned to Marist as the college's semi-formal is sponsored by the College 11-22, 1989. Any interested students of their cover designs — you'll love new director of alumni affairs. A Christmas Carol Union Board and the College Activities Of­ should contact Dr. Norkeliunas in Fontaine Leonard Shustack's new invention. Norman, a 1986 communication The Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas fice. Tickets cost $2. 209, ext. 207. Shustack has created Frame- arts graduate, is now responsible Carol" will be performed at the Ulster Support Group Urns, a 12-inch by 12-inch clear for informing alumni of college County Performing Arts Center in Kingston Summer in London acrylic frame for album covers, events and coordinating alumni ac­ on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets The first meeting of a support group for Junior and senior college marketing and men and women who have been abandon­ that has people pulling their record tivities. He replaces Maryanne Towne Crier two-fer information can be obtained by calling communication majors can work and study ed by a spouse will be held Friday, Dec. albums out of milk crates and Tungate, who will assist Norman The music of Richard Brooks and the band UPAC at 339-6088. in London, England this summer in a pro­ 16, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting, sponsored mounting them on walls. for about a month before beginn­ Tuin will be featured on a twin-bill at the gram through the Fashion Institute of by the Mental Health Association in Ulster ing work toward her master's Towne Crier Cafe in Pawling. This two-fold Osipov Orchestra His product, at S6.95 each, is Technology, New York. The program starts County, will be held at the association's of­ degree at SUNY Albany. Tungate performance takes place tomorrow night at The music of the Osipov Balalaika Or­ making its college debut in the July 8, and ends Aug. 11, and total cost for fices in Kingston: For information, call is a 1985 Marist graduate. 9:30 p.m. For information, call 855-1300. chestra, in the opening concert of their Marist College Bookstore. tuition, room and board is $2,400 plus air­ 336-4747 or 687-9900. A velcro attachment on the back Norman said his job will take American tour, will be the featured attrac­ fare. Interested students should contact Dr. him on the road for many tion at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in of this simple design — made to ac­ Arthur Winters, chairman of F.l.T.'s Adver­ commodate double LPs also — weekends, including a trip to Siena "The Nutcracker" Poughkeepsie on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 tising and Marketing Communications makes hanging and protecting an College this weekend for an alum­ Saturday, Dec. 16, and Sunday, Dec. 17, p.m. For ticket information, call the Civic Department, at (212) 760-7705. album cover easier. ni gathering at the Marist-Siena are the dates of the Berkshire Ballet's per­ Center at 454-5800. Auditions "These are going to make great basketball game. formance of Tchaikovsky's classic "The Summer workshops in Washington Albert Schoemann, director of the National Norman said he heard about the Nutcracker" at the Bardavon 1869 Opera 48 Hours Christmas gifts," Shustack said. Journalism, political science, and Shakespeare Conservatory, will audition What began as an idea Shustack job opening from his father, House in Poughkeepsie. The Saturday The fight to save one of Africa's en­ economics students can earn credit this actors in New York City on this and next Robert Norman, professor of com­ James Norman. dangered species, the black rhino, will be had at a party a year ago, has turn­ show begins at 7 p.m. while the Sunday summer through The Institute on Political Saturday for the Philip Meister award. For munications. His father advised the topic of CBS News' "48 Hours" tonight ed into a demanding business for performance starts at 2 p.m. For ticket in­ Journalism and the Institute on Com­ further information, call 212-219-9874. him "to go for it" if he was in­ formation, call the Bardavon at 473-5288. at 8 p.m. this certified public accountant from Walden, N.Y. terested, Norman said. the development director for the The idea was sparked by one of "I think I'll enjoy my job," Nor­ American Heart Association. Shustack's friends, who wanted to man said. He said he is happy to "I was happy there," Norman hang up Tina Turner's album cover be back at Marist because he said. "My boss was great and I Santa learned as I went along." Continued from page I so he could look at her legs. already knows a lot of the people who work at Marist. spotted two boys carrying Santa by He began marketing Frame-Urns The Student Affairs Office wishes a in record collector magazines and Norman said that the job oppor­ As a Marist student, Norman her window. through local record stores. Now, tunity at Marist seemed exciting said he took advantage of the in­ Braga, along with the owner of with a display package and a and that the job's social aspect ap­ ternship program. He worked in the bookstore, followed the slogan, Shustack's business — pealed to him. He admitted there the communications department at students into the parking lot and is a lot he has to learn about, but IBM, in public relations at St. took down the car's license plate happy and safe holiday season to all Genius Marketing — is growing. said he plans to stay at Marist for Francis Hospital, and at ABC-TV. number and told the employee at Shustack said his slogan explains that he created Frame-Urns so that a while. "I need more job stability the Christmas shop. Groeninger, behind me," Norman said. who was at home at the time, was you display your best artwork in­ Leonard Shustack displays his invention — "Frame-Urns," Norman said he has been involv­ contacted and reported the incident stead of hiding it. acrylic album cover frames, which made their debut at the ed with Marist for a long time to the police. "People buy albums that have Marist College Bookstore last week. "I am happy living and working because he watched the basketball They shall beat their swords into plowshares and great covers. A lot of them have in the Hudson Valley," Norman broadcasts with his father while still Santa's abductors first tried to added. "My family and friends are place him in the car fully inflated. really intricate artwork," he said. in high school. He told his father "But you put it in a crate and no A toll free telephone number for Urns. here, and I have no reason to that Marist needed a mascot. But the giant St. Nick was to fat — their spears into pruning hooks... O house of Jacob leave." he is three feet wide. one sees it." Genius Marketing allows interested At a recent collector's conven­ buyers to order the product by tion, Shustack said he saw the in­ Norman said that he was then After squeezing Santa in the car Because the demand is beginning come, let us walk in the light of the Lord. to grow, local handicap workshops mail. terest growing. Norman, 24, first worked in the became Marist's first mascot — the by partially deflating him, their "Record albums are really a part public relations field for the March original Red Fox — while stitt in escape was foiled when they tried are doing a lot of the work, he said. With the increased popularity of Shustack had been doing the work CDs, Shustack said he hopes of our culture," he said. "It sounds of Dimes after graduation. He said high school, a job that he kept for to exit the plaza by a one-way corny, but it's true." he left after 15 months to become six years. drive. As Santa's kidnappers began Isaiah Ch. 2, v. 1-5 single-handedly. record collectors will utilize Frame- to attract more attention, a crowd . gathered, forcing the youths to give uo their effort. Lucrative careers are pushed by parents Psych class A Grand Union employee brought the limp yet unharmed Any resident student interested in applying for Winter Intersession Housing accom­ by Karen Goettler on career aspirations of Marist a goal. you've said." Santa back to his post where he is freshman and seniors with pro­ Amato said students can take an Students should be prepared to helps out standing today. modations due to participation in Intersession class, athletic commitment, co-op/in­ The number of college students fessor Joseph Canale, said students interest inventory test for a clearer answer their parents' questions and Santa does more than make pursuing a career in business is with majors like psychology need picture of the kind of work they research their chosen field to pre­ children smile — he has been an ternship or who live a great distance from the College, please note the following: rapidly increasing — but it may not to be creative and specific about the would be satisfied doing. sent ideas clearly, Dunlap said. IBM study asset to the other businesses next to be of their own choosing. area they wish to pursue. Most of the parents Amato Students should spend time with by Molly Ward Groeninger's store, she said. Intersession Dates: Many parents are pushing She said the new director of the comes in contact with are not their career decision and take a "Santa helps a small store like children toward business fields Poughkeepsie Galleria Mall, who pressuring students into a r>ar- hard, honest look at the path A class of graduate psychology this stand out more," Groeninger Monday, Jan. 2, 1989 Residence Areas open at 12 Noon; classes begin on Tues. Jan. 3, 1989 because they perceive them to be they've chosen, Wells said. students at Marist became an in­ said. "He has helped the business Friday, Jan. 20, 1989 Last day of Intersession class. more lucrative, according to career They need to be ready with a tegral part of the IBM-Marist joint of my store and attracts attention experts. 'The best security package plausible argument and presenta­ study project when they designed to the whole plaza." HOUSING The experts worry that students tion for their parents because they a survey on computer use at the may find themselves in careers that I've given my children is that should not refuse to pursue a career school. All students currently residing in the North End of campus (Townhouses, Benoit, Gregory, North Road, are not suited for them. without having a feasible alter­ The survey, which 100 of 385 Gartland Commons and Canterbury Apts.) and residents of Champagnat Hall are allowed to reside in their A 1987 national survey by the I can work and keep native, he said. Marist professors completed and Debate—— Marist students have mixed reac­ own residence area. Students residing in Marian, Leo and Sheahan Halls will be housed in Champagnat Hall Cooperative Institutional Research returned, will give some indication Continued from page I Program found 24.6 percent of my family together tions concerning parental pressure of how often computers are used on the 3rd floor. Limited housing space is available in Champagnat on the 3rd floor on first-come first-serve entering freshmen hope to pursue in making career choices. in the classroom and how easy the Marc Eisenhauer and freshman careers in accounting and Marcia Firmani, a sophomore new system is to operate. Marc Liepis won the novice basis for Freshmen residents. There will be no van service during the Winter Intersession to and from the Canter­ because I'm employable.' management. from Wolcott, Conn., said her The system, which was installed division. Freshmen Tom Kavan bury Complex. Any student living in the North End of campus and Canterbury may reside in Champagnat parents discouraged her from last July, is one of IBM's largest and Mike Cocks made it to the Ray Wells, director of career has a degree in psychology, and in­ ticular field but place emphasis on Hall during the break if they request to do so and if space is available. teaching because they wanted her computers. It is five times more novice quarterfinal round. development and field experience surance salesmen in Poughkeepsie completion of the degree regardless to have a career that would earn powerful than the previous two Some 20 teams competed in the There will be a room charge of $70.00 per person per week (double occupancy). The daily charge will be at Marist College, said many are examples of successful careers of the major, she said. more money like law or medicine. systems. Rhode Island tournament. students are unsure of what they with a psychology degree. Many students go along with $12.00 per person per day (double occupancy.) Canterbury residents that will be staying for Winter Interses­ "Anything that makes money is The new system will link In the Towson State Univer­ want and gravitate toward profes­ Dunlap and Canale's study careers to please their parents, okay," she said. classrooms, offices and dormitories sity tournament, senior Tom sion and living at Canterbury will pay a reduced rate of $50.00 per week or $10.00 per day (double occupancy) sional and career-oriented areas of found women more influenced by while the parents believe their Tony Cozzi, a senior from Mid- with computer terminals by early Nesbitt and sophomore Vanessa study. parental support than men. But children are doing what they enjoy, since no van service to and from the College will be available. dletown, N.J., said he chose to ma­ 1990. Codorniu won the junior varsi­ The high cost of education may Dunlap said parents will not be as Amato said. jor in computer science not because Greg Dunlap, who teaches the 33 ty division. Novices April ROOM RESERVATION PROCESS spur parents to encourage children supportive of females because they She said such misunderstandings his father worked in the field, but students who developed the survey, Amonica and Julie DuMont, to pursue a career that is lucrative want them to choose between mar­ can be avoided if families com­ Resident Students must first pick-up a Room Reservation Form in the Housing & Residential Life Office because he truly wanted a career in is a staff engineer in the human fac­ both freshmen, also took first in because they want a payback for riage and children or a career. municate openly and honestly. it. tors development laboratory at their division. Some 40 teams (Campus Center, 270) then bring the completed form and appropriate payment to the Student Accounts Office their investment, Wells said. A survey by the American Coun­ "It doesn't have to be a battle," "A lot of students choose what cil on Education and UCLA's she said. Cozzi said now his father is en­ IBM. participated in the tournament. (Donnelly Hall, 208) no later than 4:00 pm on Dec. 9, 1988. couraging and helpful, but initial­ they feel might give them the best Higher Education Research In­ Students should be counseled He said about 40 percent of class Rankings are calculated by ly did not want his son to follow The Student Accounts Office will then send to the Housing And Residential Life Office receipts of payments. prospects in the job market," he stitute showed a profound shift in about preparing for a career and time was devoted to the develop­ giving one point for every win in his footsteps. said. student values — 75 percent said professors should be realistic with ment and the entering of the data of a school's top two teams in Intersession room charges must be paid in full before a room key will be issued during check-in. "He did everything he could to Linda Dunlap, a professor of being well off financially is a students about what it will be like, into the computer. The class is us­ their best six tournaments dur­ discourage me from going into it," ROOM CHECK-IN psychology at Marist, said parents priority. Dunlap said. ing the statistical package of the ing the year, according to he said. social sciences' computer program Springston. whose children major in com­ The survey indicated a change in "We're scared sometimes to tell Winter Intersession students may pick-up their room key (if relocating to Champagnat Hall) in the Housing the stereotype that women want to the truth when I don't think we Cozzi said his father's job did to help them with the information. munication arts or psychology not allow him much time with his In its fourth year, the team And Residential Office, (Campus Center, 270) on Monday, Jan. 2, 1989 between the hours of 12:00 Noon worry more than parents of stay home and raise children while have to be," she said. The students said teamwork is has qualified for participation in family, and his father did not want business or computer science ma­ men pursue a career. Dunlap said students need to be essential in the class. the Pi Kappa Delta, the national and 4:00 pm. that for him. jors because they are less inform­ "The best security package I've educated about career oppor­ "There is a lot more student in­ debate fraternity. Springston "A lot of people in my major are DINING SERVICES ed about entry level jobs in those given my children is that I can work tunities before senior year so they volvement in this class than in said Buckley and Nesbitt have having parental problems," said others I have taken," said Maria fields. and keep my family together can understand and know how to a good chance to win but he's Food services will not be available in the College's Dining Center during the Winter Intersession Break. The Linda Minnear, a psychology ma­ Ray of Hyde Park. Literature about companies that because I'm employable," Dunlap talk to their parents about it. quick to point out success is a Donnelly Hall and Marist East Coffee Shops will be open Monday through Friday, daytime hours. The Marist said. "That line got me further fn There are some psychological jor from Middletowh, N.Y. "I enjoyed the class because we team effort. hire Marist graduates would help Minnear, a senior, said her have had such a major part in do­ incoming students and their parents breaking social convention than ploys students can use in discus­ "It's exciting to coach the East Coffee Shop is also open Monday - Thursday in the evenings. All of these options are on a cash basis. any other," she said. sions with parents who are pressur­ mother has been supportive, but ing the survey," said Linda Butler at the admissions level, Dunlap she knows of students in her ma­ whole team," Springston said. Students are reminded that cooking is not permitted in the Residence Halls. Roberta Amato, director of ing them into a career, Dunlap of Port Jervis, N.Y. said. jor whose parents are discouraging "We have so many different Counseling Services at Marist, said said. By the end of the semester, the QUESTIONS "Parents need to know comfor­ them because they don't think people who have won cham­ students begin to focus more clear­ She said the classic lead-in line information compiled will indicate they'll make enough money. pionships. I'm proud of the way Please stop by the Housing And Residential Life Office if you have any questions regarding housing during tably what jobs are available," she ly on career aspirations during their is, "Mom and dad, I know you how computers can be more they represent Marist." said. sophomore year because they need love me, and I've listened to what ^helpful in academic endeavors. Intersession. Dunlap, who conducted a study

V \- r Page 4 - THE CIRCLE- December 8, 1988 Marist group helps December 8, 1988- THE CIRCLE - Page 5 TKE is approved! Finals, and future, scare failing students Editor's note: The names of the children of alcoholics also had a 1.1 at midterm. end in depression," said Richard those traits, one of which was that she is taking a leave of absence students quoted in this article have by Molly Ward Anne said she wonders if she will Wenzlaff, a psychologist at the social perceptiveness. The subjects for a semester because she feels she been changed to protect their ever be able to do the work re­ University of Texas at San were tested on their own social is wasting her parents' money. 'to come forward identities. Good music, Children of alcoholics. There are quired in her profession if she has Antonio. perceptiveness, and then random­ "On a bad day 1 get upset about 28 million of them in the United We have plans! so much trouble in her courses after The hardest time for students ly told who scored well on the test my grades, but usually I don't is an act by Molly Ward films break States today. Although it is their spending about 25 hours a week who are doing poorly in college is and who scored low in care," Norma said. "I feel fine parents who have the disease, of courage...' studying. when grade point averages come perceptiveness. right now and I can laugh about it, children of alcoholics also feel the Final exams create tension for all The stress of getting little results out. Those who did poorly later rank­ but I don't think I'll be laughing the boredom anguish alcohol can cause. college students, but for those who from studying has physical symp­ John Q. Public, a junior ed social perceptiveness higher in much longer." Thousands of self-help groups feel the impact oi tneir parents TKE is running a know they won't do well no mat­ toms for both students. Jane said business major, received a .9 gpa desirability than they had before Marist provides help for students by Mary Strieker have sprung up around the coun­ drinking problem. ter how hard they try, the pressure she has gained five pounds because for the second semester of his taking the test. who are doing poorly through the try, and this semester several A child who grows up in an can be unbearable. she eats to relieve anxiety, and freshman year. It is easy to tell a friend who is learning center, academic advisors Christmas vacation — 30 days Marist students have formed a alcoholic environment is likely to canned food drive tomorrow. "I'm working myself into a real Anne said she has trouble sleeping. "When people asked me how I doing poorly to stop emphasizing and mentors. void of papers, exams, cold group for students affected by their have problems in love relations depression," said Jane Doe, a "I have trouble staying awake at did, I lied," John said. "I was so the failures and start working on Students who receive below a 2.0 showers and 8:15 a.m. classes. parents' drinking. when their role models are hostile junior business/finance major who night to study," Anne said, "and embarrassed, I told everyone I had improvement, but the advice may are subject to academic probation For some people this is a scary Eight people showed up for the towards their s.pouses. Members will travel had a 1.1 grade point average at when 1 finally do go to bed, I can't a 2.0." fall on deaf ears. or dismissal, said Rosemary thought. What do you do after first several meetings of Marist's "If you can't predict the midterm. "There's a lot of stress fall asleep because I'm so worried "It's so frustrating when I talk "When I try talking to someone Molloy, director of faculty you've pushed every button on the Adult Children of Alcoholics behavior of the parent, there are coming up this week." about failing." to people who say they're doing who has a 3.0 about my grades, advising. remote control 20 times and open­ (A.C.O.A.) group. going to be uncertainties of how to campus to collect donations. Jane said she spends from 30 to While a small amount of anxie­ bad and they have a 2.0," said they just say 'Oh, you just have to Molloy said that while the col­ ed and closed the refrigerator door This does not reflect the number deal with people," said Rod 40 hours a week studying and the ty can be helpful in school work, Anne. study more,"' said Jane. "But how lege tries to help students who are until your arm is sore? of students who might benefit from Jubert, a pyschology major, who results are usually disheartening. too much can have adverse effects People tend to feel the subjects much more can I study? You just doing poorly, the students One suggestion is to read a novel the group, but the relatively small helped in setting up the meetings at We appreciate your support. "I get into mood swings and I on a person's well-being. they fail are more important than have to find someone who is strug­ ultimately must help themselves. or... no, no silly me. Reading is out number is not surprising. Marist. feel a lot of self pity," she said. "When people continuously ex­ their other courses. gling with you because they "We encourage the students," of the question. I don't know what Many children of alcoholics try Jubert, a maintainence worker at Jane is not alone in her despair aggerate the importance of their In a study at UT-San Antonio, understand." she said, "but we cannot hand­ I was thinking. to deny or avoid their parents' pro­ Marist who is a recovering over poor grades. Junior Anne failures, it sets up a downward people were told to rate personali­ On the other end of the scale hold." A better suggestion might be to blem. They sometimes fail to see alcoholic, said facing his problem Anonymous, a business major, spiral of disappointment that can ty traits based on the desirability of from Jane and Anne is sophomore The students who have below a catch up on some marvelous music the effects of living with an has helped him. Norma Nameless, a communica­ 2.0 said they have doubts about the and fabulous flicks that, for some alcoholic. He said self-help groups are a CHICO'S PIZZA tions major who received a 1.8 at future. stupid reason, have slipped past Children of alcoholics are forc­ great way to start because everyone midterm. "So much pressure is put on get­ your eyes and ears. 100 Washington St. 'Tis the season for Wes ed to guess at what a normal home who attends the meetings is going Norma said she studies about ting good grades. I feel like an Being the gracious do-gooder I life is. They tend to overreact to through the same thing and can four hours a week and doesn't employer won't even look at me if am, I compiled a list of music change, and they often seek tension give advice and support to the believe she will ever spend much I don't have a 2.5," said Jane. "I albums and films that will make and crisis. Above all, they feel dif­ more time than that. others. Large Pie $6.25 HOT SANDWICHES to get Scrooged again have a lot of qualities that aren't this 30 day holiday a real hoot. ferent from their peers. In a small college environment, The new president was Donald "I honestly can't see myself sit­ reflected in my grades. Grades Ten super-fab bands: Small Pie $5.25 Sausage & Pepperoni $3.00 The differences are physical as embarrassment may be an excuse by Wes Zahnke - - —1 Trump, who planned to sub-lease ting at a desk for more than two don't represent the whole person." 1. The Sugarcubes — "Life's too Chico's Special $12.00 Meatball Parm $3.00 well as emotional. Brain scans done not to attend the meeting, but Slice $1.00 Veal Parm $3.50 the McCann parking lot to hours," said Norma, who added Good" Chilling tunes — "Birth­ at the State University of New Jubert said people should over­ Of course I couldn't make the a day developers to build a major shop­ day" and "Deus." Chicken Parm $3.50 York College of Medicine showed come that feeling. WE HAVE DINNERS TOO! Eggplant Parm $3.00 ceremony last Saturday. ping mall. Continued from page 1 2. New Order — "Substance" in the life deficiencies in the memory and "When children of alcoholics Cheese Ravioli $3.25 $4.50 Peppers & Eggs $3.00 I was in Hawaii prepping for the He had bought a major block of An emotional upheaval. emotional parts of the brains of realize their life is less than what it Manicotti $3.25 $4.50 Veal & Peppers $3.50 Eastern Airlines-Buick-Oldsmobile land in Guatemala where classes RA- 3. Blue Nile — "A Walk Across children of alcoholics. could be, to come forward is an act Baked Ziti $3.25 $4.50 Steak & Onion w/Cheese.$4.25 Coca-Cola-Avis-IBM-Hawaiian- were to be held. the Rooftops" For the hopeless Adult children of alcoholics also of courage and responsibility to Stuffed Shells $3.25 $4.50 Muana Loa-Pearl Harbor Bowl. rather glowingly for the progress alerted. romantic. Shuttle service was to be provid­ But according to Amato, have a greater chance of becoming themselves," Jubert said. Chicken Parm $4.25 $5.25 TRY OUR I was watching live, via satellite, that had been made, but warned of ed by Trump Airlines with flights During his speech in the 4. The Smiths — "Strangeways, w/Spaghetti anytime something uses the col­ alcoholics themselves. One in four The meetings are held from 5 DELI HEROS! while sipping my Mai-Tai, double the dismal future that lay dead departing every 15 minutes from cafeteria, Fludd referred to page 70 lege's name it is subject to the ap­ Here We Come" Superbly absurd. Veal Parm $4.25 $5.25 Turkey, Roast Beef, Bologna, of these children become alcoholics p.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays in umbrella, poolside. ahead if certain tightening of the the airstrip, formerly the softball of the college's student handbook. proval or disapproval of the That is, before Morrissey, the lead w/Spaghetti Ham, Salami & Tuna compared to one in 10 people Lowell Thomas room 201. For in­ Thoughts of the Downtown screws on the Board of Trustees fields. The Marist dress code says that the school. singer, turned narcissist and decid­ whose parents did not abuse the Athletic Club were dancing wasn't carried out. formation about A.C.O.A. IBM was in on a joint venture "minimum required attire when "We have the right to protect ed to break the band up — he through my sun-drenched head, drug. meetings in different areas call the He led me to a mountain peak, with Trump which allowed vendors going to class is a clean pair of our name," Amato said. "The col­ didn't need anybody else to be the when an apparition appeared When young adults begin to Children of Alcoholics Foundation where he coaxed me to look down of "Peanuts, Popcorn, Balloons slacks, a clean shirt or blouse, and lege has the right to determine what best. before me. form close relationships, they again at (212) 351-2680. Call ahead for faster service for into the valley of despair. and Programs" to be sold on the footwear." is and is not appropriate when its 5. Communards — "Red" Jim­ Attired in a modified version of I then saw the vision. campus streets. "That does not say they can dif­ my Sommerville breaks the sound name is be\t\g Vent out to made to order *471-6956* the typical Hawaiian dock worker's He noted the scaled-down replica Lowell Thomas was made into a ferentiate and pick out what you something. We have very clear barrier. r garb was this Dudley Moore/Magic of the campus with tiny golf carts laundermat/tourist trap, selling ' can wear," Fludd said. rights in this area." 6. Young Fresh Fellows — "The Johnson look alike. and the aroma of millions of souvenir Mid-Hudson Bridges and Men Who Loved Music" Just plain Speaking in a cadence more at­ gallons of hairspray. Rik Smits shirts. silly — reveals the whole truth tuned to someone from the South Immediately the figure let forth Even though enrollment had behind Amy Grant's success. THE PLACE FOR SUPER SANDWICHES Bronx, the figure told me he was a burst of flames and a rage of fury tripled and SAT scores had 7. The Replacements — The Ghost of Christmas Past, here when he pointed to the infamous skyrocketed, no students were to be Anything but "Pleased to Meet on a mission from the Marist In­ rocks. found. Me" Simply the best raw rock 'n' stitute of Higher Yearning. Even scaled-down, the pile look­ They had been shipped to roll band today. I politely responded this was all ed mammoth. Spackenkill, where they were all 8. Violent Femmes — "Violent fine and good, but I had a game to Little tour groups were being residing above a pizza place. Femmes" When you've hit rock play and had ho desire to absorb steered clear of this area, which for Trump provided unlimited train bottom. the incessant rattlings of a years had been referred to as the service to and from, with free con­ 9. The Feelies — "The Good metaphysical being who couldn't future site of an academic building. tinental breakfast. Earth" When you're feeling "good decide whether to pass the ball or Noting the bulging vein on his" The one thing that I couldn't and mellow." K & D DELI stumble and fall. neck and the perfect clarity of the fathom, though, was that through 10. U2 — Anything but "The He didn't buy this and soon had redness in his face, I decided it bet­ all this change and chaos, one thing Jacob Bush" Never give up on this me walking down the beach. ter if I let him go on his tangent. remained the same. band — they are unpredictable. Feeling the inevitable glares one "What about the cheerleaders? The only part of campus un­ Ten films not to be forgotten: receives while walking and seem­ Will they ever get real pom-poms? touched by the capitalist hands of 1. "Blue Velvet" — Dennis ingly talking to oneself, I ordered Will the men get uniforms?" greed was the place where many an Hopper is the perfect psychotic. Deli Sandwiches loaded a double to insure sanity. The scene changed to the future, Orange Bowl bid had been won — 2. "Angel Heart" — Some of us" He began speaking of Marist ten years later. mighty Leonidoff Field. used to think the Cosby kids were with your choice of pure and innocent. 3. "Hairspray" — Words can Roast Beef, Turkey, Ham, Rte. 9 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 914-473-4725 never do it justice. Environmental group launches 4. "Matewan" — A scathing Cheese & Special Combos look at big business vs. labor unions in the 1920s. campuswide recycling campaign 5. "A Cry in the Dark" — A ACROSS DOWN Try our homemade by Dennis Yusko ting the program now. We want to nationwide." true story of innocence. 1. An interim 1. Grasp get on the ball, and start the pro­ However, Ralph Short, director 6. "My Life as a Dog" — 4. Weapon 2. Competent A recycling program has been in­ gram running now, so by the time of grounds at Marist, said the WEDNESDAY 7. Plant part 3. Plant core chicken & tuna salads Adolescence at its best. 10. Owns 4. Wooded area itiated at Marist in order to en­ the legislation is passed, we'll have cleanup must begin on campus. He 7. "Raising Arizona" — 13. Runs Batted In 5. To endure or sample the potato courage students to become more a program already in effect." has seen little improvement as far Nicholas Cage gets better and 14. Ribonucleic Acid 6. Horse speech The program had began to recy­ as littering on campus in his 2 1/2 15. United States of America 7. Van aware of the environment and in NIGHTS better. 16. Frequently 8. Capable of service and macaroni salads anticipation of laws which will re­ cle cans from Sheahan Hall but years at Marist. "We have seven 8. "Fatal Attraction" — Glenn 17. Altitude (abbrev.) 9. Fantasize quire the mandatory separation of stopped due to the amount of li­ guys working two hours a day pick­ Close is tired of being a good girl. 18. Homer's epic poem 10. A vagrant quid left in the cans. "We want to ing up garbage. The shame of this 19. Sheep's language 11. A great distance away garbage. 9. "The Last Temptation of 20. To conduct oneself 12. To wound with a weapon Stacy Brown, a senior majoring purchase plastic garbage cans and is that they could be using this time $2.50 pitchers Christ" — Protest or no protest, 22. To soak up 21. Incompassionate Fresh pastries & bagels available in environmental science, with the start on this again at a later date," on a more productive project," this is a captivating film. 24. Hairstyle 23. Of heroic strength; archaic Brown said. Short said. 26 Cadabra 25. Kitten cries help of Professors Andrew Molloy 10. "The Graduate" — See it 27. "Neck of the woods" 26. Preposition every morning. and Brian H. Hill and other The environment has become an When the law requiring the again, again and again. 30 Agreement 27. Audio-Visual (abbrev.) students, have begun recycling 200 issue lately, especially in Dutchess separation of garbage is passed, $.75 draft 35. Electrical unit 70. Aspen 28. To perch K&D is more than just a deli. Short said, the project of cleaning 36. To be in debt 71. Doctor of Library Science 29. Ecstatic pounds of paper a week from the County. A resource recovery plant 37. A religious holiday 72. Checks 31. Neural computer room. This is only one- constructed south of the IBM main and separating the garbage could t. - =-J,I v 38. Hawaiian island 73. Night moisture 32. And the following Pick up your favorite magazine or 40. Total tenth of what the school produces plant just off of Route 9 will burn turn into a half-day job for seven 33. Broods workers. 42. Bog, swamp 34. Senior (abbrev.) newspaper or grab some munchies, in a week. trash and sell the energy to local Miller Lite Now On Tap 43. Stairs 39. Annihilated The group will soon be expan­ industries. Problem spots for litter on cam­ 45. Reed 41. One of the 3 Wise Men Hill said Marist should aid the pus include the areas surrounding 47. Fishing tool 44. Log-cutting machine beer or soda in one quick trip. ding their collections to other col­ 48. A group of four connected works 46. Norwegian literary form lege offices, Brown said. environmental effort in the com­ the dorms and near the river. 50. Intelligence Quotients 49. Los Angeles (abbrev.) Hill believes that once the pro­ munity. "I believe Marist College However, recent efforts have been 51. Central U.S. State 53. Curved arcs should be a source of direction for made to combat this problem. Live Bands every 52. An old Peruvian Empire 54. Soap Opera 250 North Road - Across from St. Francis gram proves itself effective, Marist 54. Situation Comedy 55. of March will take it over and move towards the area," he said. "We must make Ed Flood, a Resident Assistant 57. Fluid 56. Temporary Open 7 Days a Week 6 am-10 pm bigger things. people aware of these issues, we on the fifth floor of Leo Hall, 61. A sweet drink 58. Co-educational (abbrev.) must supply education for the brought his floormates to the river 62. Hearts rhythmic sounds 59. Effortlessness Within two years, Brown said, FRIDAY NIGHT 65. Granola ingredient 60. To simmer slowly legislation will be passed that will masses. We have people here that in order to cleanup the area. The 66. A prescious stone 63. Centimeters 471-1607 require garbage to be sorted. "This are qualified to help consult on installation of new windows into 67. Large American tree 64. And so on (abbrev.) 68. Teaspoon means we will have to separate the these issues. We must supply an ex­ Champagnat Hall has also improv­ T.B.A. 69. East-Southeast A Short Trip to Super Sandwiches newspapers, plastic containers, ample. I believe what happens here ed the problem. But, Short said, glass, and other items," he said. at Marist the next few years will the situation still remains poor. "This is our main reason for star­ mirror the attitude of people viewpoint December 8, 1988- THE CIRCLE - Page 7 editorial Page 6 - THE CIRCLE - December 8, 1988 Religious life remains Oh, boy! It's dinner! Tis the season by Scott Kendall getting there I realize just how bad "Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus." indeed. Not only has every bun viable option for many I've seen it happen so many This now famous line by the editor of the New York Sun kept been removed from it's bag, but by Richard Rancourt general and ultimate objective of life's journey. times. After the 20-minute wait in also pawed and picked at by each the spirit of Christmas alive for a little girl. Perhaps we should line, picking through bent, dirty all listen. In the light of this, it could be argued that, if student waiting in line for a As we well know, being interviewed by reporters in silverware and cups of tapioca pud­ sandwich. The holiday season is upon us once again, and, unfortunately religious behavior is the fundamental orientation of search of information for an article has its bright and the human person, then surely "religious life" con­ ding with some comedians finger­ Using the metal tongs that have for most of us, the true meaning of Christmas is lost amidst the its dark sides. stitutes a valid expression of that fundamental orien­ prints in it, you finally get to the been dropped onto the floor — clamor of shopping. One aspect of its bright side is the initial sense of tation. The specifics of "religious life," are however food only to ask, "What's that?" God only knows how many times Christmas is supposed to be the most innocent of holidays — importance one feels in being selected from a pool of subject to change. The lady smiles and replies, — I pluck a "sog dog" from the a chance to share kindness and courtesy with our fellow man. But worthwhile candidates to be interviewed. The person While post-Vatican II changes in the structure of "Bologna and onions, honey." steaming bin and proceed to laugh. that seems to be lost on us anymore. Now, December's greatest interviewed confronts the inevitable temptation to that life have undoubtedly created individual and col­ Preferring sauteed cat tongue to Every bit of life has been boiled day is seen as nothing more than the exchange of gifts and, for believe that he or she has something extraordinary to lective disappointments, pains, and uncertainties bologna and onions, I meekly in­ out of the poor thing (I estimated some, an extra day off with pay. reveal. within that life, those very same changes have unques­ quire as to the second choice. the actual cooking time to be about And that's too bad. An aspect of its dark side is the sense of mild tionably enriched those human qualities of tolerance, "That's chow mein, honey." six or seven days) and it's stiffness i ~ You remember chow mein, don't Around the world, the celebration of Christmas is seen as the anguish over the chosen quoted statements that ap­ compassion, understanding, courage and empathy in equals that of the shoelaces in my pear in the article. Of course there's a high probabili­ you sports fans. It's that wonder­ year-old Converse sneakers. most joyous occasion of the year. Places such as Northern Ireland that lifestyle. ty that the statements are correctly quoted. Then again, Moreover, there is some evidence in contemporary ful potpourri of bean sprouts, soy I take the sog dog encounter in and El Salvador, areas ripped by societal and economic problems, there's an equally high probability that quoted "religious life" that individual expressions of these sauce, corn, water chestnuts and stride because I know that the take the time to refrain from violence in order to celebrate what statements as recorded deviate to some extent perhaps qualities manifest more genuine witnesses of charity whatever else they scrape off the sandwich cart is now almost visi­ is often termed the most holy of holidays. in sequence from the original transcript. than in earlier periods of "religious life". Such ex­ shelves of the refrigerator to form ble without using binoculars and We should learn their lesson. Small wonder then that people who are quoted fre­ pressions also suggest genuine hallmarks of the truly a substance similar to what my ger- my hunger pains will soon be settl­ If the people of these areas, and the citizens of regions like them, quently cry "out of context" to convey their mild Christian community. Such hallmarks are found in bil used to throw up. ed. I've come late in the meal can stop fighting amongst themselves for this holiday, then we, anguish. Those quoted can find some solace in a other lifestyles as well. Fearing for my life, I take my period tonight, around 6:25, due to the citizens of this great "melting pot," should be able to stop translation of "Comment on an Imperial Rescript" Changes in the structure of religious life involved empty tray and venture out into a hellifying track workout so all worrying about budget deficits and the worth of the almighty written originally in ancient Chinese: "I know that you considerably more than mere options to wear or not "the cafe" to find something that remains in the chip bowls are digestible. dollar for just one day. believe you understand what you think I said. But I to wear the religious habit, to live in small groups crumbs, a dirty napkin and the am not so sure you realize what you heard was not You can usually judge the quali­ famous tapioca pudding. Perhaps we should all look at Christmas through the eyes of rather than in large ones, to teach in schools or to what I meant." engage in other ministries. Prior to Vatican II, ty of the evening entree by the As I reach the wide selection of a child and the see the wonder, joy and excitement that they see. In the October 20,1988 issue of The Circle, Molly theologies and thoughts about spiritual life stressed length of the line at the "sog dog" meats and cheeses I wonder; what That wouldn't be too bad, would it? Ward wrote a fine article on the Marist Brothers. Ever more world- and neighbor- centered, and person- cart and sandwich bar. Tonight's exactly is olive loaf? Does this since the appearance of that article, friends have call­ integrating experiences. line was a lu-lu. bounty of cold cuts at the sandwich ed me to inquire whether or not I really and truly Such shifts in theological and spiritual thinking were "How bad can they mess up a cart have any correlation to the believe that the religious life is finally over. derivatives of a more basic shift in thinking from a hot dog?" I think to myself. After Continued on page 8 letters •tfe /te» 5"* ft** A» 4*** A bit befuddled by the unexpected question, with classical mode of viewing reality to a more historical some effort I managed a respectable "Where on earth one. Even though such shifts were without prejudice did you ever get an idea like that?" They referred me to the traditional contemplative elements of religious to Molly's article. I searched for a copy and noted that, life, they undoubtedly created a ferment for other Students must push without malice, Molly wrote: "'The religious life is forms and other apostolic orientations of that life. Fraternities revisited not going to catch on again,' said Richard Rancourt. Precisely because of these options and changes, pre­ 'It has served a very noble purpose, but the pendulum sent ecclesiastical leadership can no longer rely on To the editor: a fraternity simply join the existing never swings all the way back.'" for better library one — if they can meet its stan­ once-upon-a-time powerful legions of religious men I am grateful to Tom Nesbitt of After reading that statement I remember sighing a and women to serve in schools or in other areas as they by mark Rahikka the existing Marist fraternity for his dards even just in English! See its U.S. not only 'nice guy' doleful "Goodness me!" and wondered how many once readily and willingly did in times past. ' courtesy in sharing with me illegal flyer: "If Your (sic) Intox­ Assembly voted by a huge majori­ At the moment of writing this letter, 1 am franXicaWy gouging my eyes icated...Give us a call if you had others after reading that article walked away with a Precisely because of these options and changes too, outand yanking the hair from my scalp. I'm not new to this; 1 should beforehand the contents of the let­ by Paul O'Sulllvan ty to move part of this.year's ses­ similar impression. I assured my friends that I did not ter you published in the Nov. 10 too (sic) much to drink." Are these sion to Geneva in order to allow religious men and women can exercise more in­ be accustomed to such activity. But this time I can't just sit back and really Marist College students or ; America has always prided itself thinking intend to convey the belief that religious life is now dependence in their thoughts and actions; therefore, be apathetic — I must have my voice heard. issue ("Frat Feedback, Part II, Arafat to address the General dead. Fortunately the reference about the pendulum p.6). enemy moles? on being the good guy — "truth between Assembly. Sweden termed the U.S. consequently, assume more responsibility for their For 3'/i years I have put up with the inane practices of the Marist Col­ Is this the level of our next and justice are always followed by never swinging all the way back enabled me to retrieve choices. While many prefer to address themselves to lege Library and have learned to live with its inadequacies. But this has I heartily congratulate the frater­ action "unwise and unreasonable" other thoughts expressed during the interview and then nity for its fine record in recent fraternity? God help us! the "American Way." the lines while Italy's government express­ peace and social-justice issues back home; others elect proved to be too much of a strain upon my psyche. I am tired of going Furthermore, let the present But lately — in the wonderful some about what I meant. to spend their times in Third World countries. to The Library and, in the midst of acquiring research materials, fin­ years and can only hope, for the ed the "deepest amazement" at the . In all probability, the religious life taken in its multi­ good of Marist, that such high fraternity take the national lead world of international politics — decision. Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how ding out that they are not available. and go coed, thereby showing real things have gotten a little too com­ to do anyway." What Gorbachev ple facets "is not going to catch on again" the way one sees it, many of these good things come at a time Ever find that perfect article in the Reader's Guide and whisk down campus achievements continue. Of Secretary of State Shultz said the it was lived before Vatican II, even though many course, Marist had very successful commitment to erasing the glaring plicated for America's comic book and Arafat are trying to do, is to decision was made mainly because when vocations to religious life are indeed minimal and to the periodical section to claim your prize, only to find that the par­ blood drives and walk-a-thons sexism repeatedly seen in frater­ rhetoric. The nations we have been put the U.S. on the defensive in the would like to see that happen. In spite of the many the numbers in religious life are indeed dwindling. One ticular publication is not owned by the college? Or gotten the book you've of his personal disgust for ter­ positive changes for the better in the structure of that before the fraternity existed. For­ nities nationally. This would be drowning in self-righteousness are eyes of the world. They want the rorism. This is certainly understan­ obvious reason for this decline in numbers is the requested and subsequently found that the ten pages you need are rip­ tunately, given recent student much better than to authorize a calling our bluff. U.S. to have to justify its actions life since Vatican II, the essence and fundamental minimal presence of religion in many educational ped out of the book? Or become so incensed by the proliferation of non- dable. We should not simply forget orientation of that life remain constant and solidly apathy, it is good that the frater­ new fraternity which has already In short, the U.S. is no longer to the third world instead of about all the horrible things the settings. workable copying machines and microfilm viewers that you have enter­ nity has taken up such causes. started off wrong by illegally mas­ the only "white hat" on the block. scolding the Soviets and the PLO rooted not only in Western and Eastern religions but This sharp decline in the number of vocations must tained the thought of committing physical harm to the people who work PLO has done in the past, but also within the very nature of the human person as As for the 1,400 student querading as a full-fledged frater­ The Soviet Union and the Palesti­ for their actions. neither can we allow ourselves to be a cause of reasonable concern rather than one of there? nity at Marist College (see its blue nian Liberation Organization are Sadly, it seems to be working. that person relates to religious experience or, as some frantic alarm. On this point it is significant to recall Then join with me and we will become a movement, and that's what signatures in favor of more frater­ be put on the defensive in the arena prefer to say, to the religious mode of consciousness. nities (p. 10), we all know that flyer on DWI — the Oliver North starting to make America look like As far as the Soviets go, the U.S. of world opinion. Third-world na­ that periods of decline in religious institutions are by it is folks, a movement to restore some semblance of reason to our library. syndrome: do anything you think an international Darth Vader. seems to be catching on. Reagan In fact, Mircea Eliade reminds us in "The Sacred no means new to the historical scene. After all, Firstly, what must be abolished are the ridiculous hours during which anybody signs anything if there is tions and even our allies have stop­ and the Profane" that the human person never actual­ no personal cost involved. I have is good by any illegal means The era of Mikhail Gorbachev has dropped his "evil empire" ped asking the PLO: "why ter­ religious life is part of creation history and thus sub­ the library operates. While I wish the facility could be open 24 hours to wonder how many of those whatsoever). has seen an increase in human quotes and concentrated more on ly escapes from that religious experience. He states that ject to the same evolutionary processes that everything a day, this is not feasible. However, it shows how high the college's rorism?" and started asking the . "profane existence is never found in the pure state." 1,400 signed up for the Oxfam fast. Finally, whereas human nature rights reforms in the Soviet Union. his desire for an arms reduction U.S.: "why not let him talk?" in creation and in history experiences. priorities are when Skinner's is open to the wee hours of the morning One hundred forty? Fourteen? and all matter have inherent en­ The Kremlin has freed more than treaty than his empty rhetoric According to Eliade, regardless of the choices persons We realize that, in the evolutionary process, many while the Library humbly shuts its doors at 6:00 on Friday night. Even In commenting on the decision, make in favor of a profane life, persons never suc­ When one gathers signatures for tropy, let it be resolved that un­ 300 political prisoners during Gor­ about human rights. With the INF Reagan said, "I think the other things must die before they can be reborn. Even if there is only one student utilizing the facility on a Friday night, that toward events (vandalism, rape, bachev's reign and has increased treaty, it looks like Reagan really ceed in completely eliminating religious behavior. though many could imagine accelerating the evolu­ individual is still one who is paying for an education and it is expected a cause, it would be well to charge; way would have sent out the wrong Eliade's statement is remarkably similar to other say, one dollar (just a beer...) to alcoholic binges, death, etc.) will freedom of speech of minority -got something done. signal. That we were patsies." I tionary process to produce vocations in abundance, that the things he is purchasing (the library's resources) should always result in immediate elimination of groups. statements made by other authors on the subject of few would opt for the recurrence of international Continued on page 8 start a kitty for that cause. That But as far as the PLO goes, disagree. The other way would a person's fundamental orientation towards the would be some expression of the organization. Such a "social At the June summit meeting in Reagan hasn't gotten the hint. Last have been a small recognition of Continued on page 8 commitment." contract" between Marist and the Moscow between President Reagan week, Arafat was denied a visa to the supposed change in PLO Whereas the present fraternity organization is only justice, for the and Gorbachev, Reagan let loose the U.S. to speak at the United Na­ philosophy. The decision that was has such high standards, and common good of all. with his usual rhetoric about how tions, even though that action, ac­ made sends out the wrong signal. Free speech and Marist's policies Reporters whereas the present fraternity has Fraternally, human rights must be improved in cording to U.N. Secretary General so few members, it seems most Bro. Joseph L.R. Belanger, fms the Soviet Union. Gorbachev Javier Perez de Cuellar, breaches I hope the Bush administration by Mark Miller This is exactly what Ed was say­ But that's beside the point. The that wonderful handbook that we logical that students desiring to join quickly interrupted with his own the U.S.'s obligations as the host catches on. I would hate America ing. A simple little speech about firing of Ed Fludd for making a all manage to lose. When Marist speech about the human rights of country of the U.N. to be seen around the world as the Ed Fludd lost his job last Friday. our simple little rights. Yes, we do speech about our right to wear heard about the rules they had been Wanted! Campus free speech the thousands of homeless sleeping As a protest, the General Grinch that stole Christmas. I know it doesn't seem like such a still have those, don't we? I hear what we choose is a blatant denial making, they tried to shut everyone big deal. Everybody loses his job jokes about this being Marist of our constitutional rights, the To the editor: These T-shirts were deemed inap­ in the streets of America. up. propriate for sale to students. Two weeks ago, the PLO issued sometime, but there's something Island but we're not a seperate things we hold most dear to our How can we let ourselves live in The Circle is One of the most basic rights Letter policy more to it this time. country. We still abide by the laws hearts. Or do we? found in the Constitution of the Whether or not the shirts are ap­ a statement recognizing the right of this bubble where we are told what Israel to exist as a sovereign nation AH Ed wanted to do was make of the United States of America. Isn't this a liberal arts college? to say, what to do and, in this case, United States is the freedom of propriate is immaterial. Mr. Fludd The Circle welcomes letters to the editors. All letters must be looking for was simply stating his opinion as is and disavowing the use of ter­ a simple statement in the cafeteria. The shirt meets the dress code. Sure doesn't seem that way, does what to wear? Is this preparing us speech. This is the right to express typed double-spaced and have full left and right margins. Hand­ No big deal. Call me crazy, maybe Marist just doesn't want the bad it? We all left Mom and Dad at your opinion, within the confines his right as an American citizen. rorism. In doing so, it removed for the real world? I think not. what America had always called written letters cannot be accepted. it was what he said. publicity. home. I think we can handle get­ President Murray won't be laying reporters cf the law, without fear of Even though he is a resident All letters must be signed and must include the writer's phone assistant, he has as much of a right the two reasons it would not You see, there are these funky ting dressed in the morning... even out the clothes in the "real world." retribution. number and address. The editors may withhold names from The school is giving itself even if it is a clean *' I Got Lei'd in Leo'' Apparently, Marist College has to speak his mind as anyone else negotiate with the PLO's leader, shirts all over campus that have a That's right. Sorry to break it to for next Yassir Arafat. publication upon request. simple little message on the front more "bad" publicity by banning shirt. you. You're going to be the one never heard of the U.S. does. The deadline for letters is noon Monday. Letters should be sent the shirts. If they had just let this To fire him for doing so is a Now I am not suggesting that the of them. "I got lei'd in Leo." And responsible. Constitution. to Michael Kinane, c/o The Circle, through campus mail or drop­ slide none of this raucous would It's just a simple shirt. It's such semester. This past weekend, Edward direct violation of our Con- Soviets all of £. sudden got all nice it's got a neat little picture of a fox And that's why you have to and sentimental, or that Arafat ped off at Campus Center 168. sitting on a keg with a beautiful have ever been raised. It's not as a simple idea. You go to college. make a choice now. You should Fludd, a resident assistant on the stitutuion. Are we to think that if The Circle attempts to publish all the letters it receives, but the if the school hasn't let a few slimy we have a grievance, we will not be woke up one morning and said, Hawaiian woman on his lap. No You learn and experience new not just stand by and be taken ad­ Drop a line fifth floor of Leo Hall, was fired editors reserve the right to edit letters for matters of style, length, things by before. things. You try to differentiate bet­ for giving a speech about T-shirts. Continued on page 14 "Aw shucks, the Jews ain't so bad big deal. Kind of tacky, kind of vantage of. The school has no right an^errorismisn^a^ejgjuc^hjn^ libel and taste. Short letters are preferred. funny. Hey, Fox you! How many times ween good and bad. You gain to treat us like such children. I've through have I heard this from some com­ values. Trying to decide between seen worse shirts in nursery Well, obviously the college plete drunk at a basketball game? buying one of these shirts and not schools. So now it's time for you Editor: Michael Kinane Sports Editor: Tim Besser Advertising Managers: thought it was a big deal. They Too many times. Are they just be­ buying one is just a simple step to play a part. You make the campus mail Jennifer Fragomeni banned it. So what's happening ing a little creative? Noooooo!!!! along the way. choice; Take a look at your rights, Managing Editor: Ken Foye Feature Editors: Karen Cicero Paul Mead now is a little pressure from the They're just reading my shirt. dig out that handbook. Don't let c/o of TH€ Chris Landry Sophia Tucker school. We're not supposed to Gone to any swim meets lately? Yt's not even the shirt, it's the things slip away. We accept too News Editors: Bill Johnson wear them for fear of being "writ­ Those guys have some neat shorts speech. We're supposedly allowed much .here. Say what you want. that say "Stroke Me" on the back. The Circle. Use Martin Photography Editor: Bob Davis Business Manager: Elizabeth Elston ten up." We should be able to wear to say what we want here on the This is America ... isn't it? Oh my! And your mother let you Marist College campus. Ed simply Mark Miller is a junior majoring in Steven Murray whatever we want. Isn't this CIRCLG Faculty Advisor: David Mc Craw America? go to school here? Shame on you. made a few statements direct from communication arts. Page 8 - THE CIRCLE - December 8, 1988 December 8, 1988- THE CIRCLE - Page 9 Religion Continued from page 7 tragedies like world wars or of personal sufferings that society — such as religious life, its meaning, and its (ANDROS DINER figured prominently in the rise of vocations in the'late appeal to both young and old. And still there is the The Circle stocking stuffer: forties. Best to wait patiently a spell for evolution to need to keep trying. take its natural course. People who have some kind of vision, and regardless Waiting patiently might be interpreted as viewing of the issue at stake most people think they do, believe RESTAURANT the contemporary religious-life situation as a time for that in God's "good time", new forms of religious reassessment, readjustment, reconstruction, renewal, life will surface. A look at the people, places and presents revival, refounding, however one might wish to ex­ It is possible that this new form of religious life may FOR QUALITY FOOD press it. But these expressions are not the exclusive do­ very well be on the horizon; although its emerging that make a Marist Christmas memorable main of religious life. They apply equally as well to presence does not seem to be a phenomenal interna­ & FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE other lifestyles and to large-scale organizations like tional runaway attraction or success. Whatever form business corporations and educational institutions it eventually does take, hopefully there will be room where reassessment is ongoing in their continuing for those who do not want to see the pendulum swing development. all the way back as well as for those who do. But, however these concepts may be applied to religious life, the plain fact of the matter is it is not Certainly, the religious maintain some kind of ••• easy to adapt the structures of religious life to new allegiance to things of the past, these same people must > and swiftly developing cultural situations throughout justifiably determine their own courses in pursuit of ANDROS the world. their dreams and visions. In the meantime, given the H DINER Nevertheless, contemporary leaders of religious con­ human condition as it is, they pray and trust in God's gregations continually speak about a more radical vi­ providence and commit themselves in the time allot­ sion of religious life and varying religious "com­ ted to them to do all that is humanly possible for the munities." On a more practical level, these same realization of that providence. leaders have encouraged survey after survey to assess Richard Rancourt is a Marist brother and teaches Q W the psychological, educational, and sociological fac­ mathematics and computer science courses at the H tors that influence the dynamics of contemporary college. Continued from page 7 < Library H Dinner ID Q be available to him or her. Perhaps The Library could be opened a half- »—i Continued from page 7 hour later each day to restore its opening on Sundays to 12:00. I feel decrease in the squirrel and skunk that part of my activity fee should go to The Library in order to keep ST. FRANCIS population on campus? it open for more extended hours. The current hours, especially on Sun­ Tonight was a good night though days, are of the utmost inconvenience to commuters such as myself. because the film on the tuna fish As for the copying machines and microfilm viewers, can't we get them and chicken salad had only equal­ all working simultaneously at one time? When a machine is faulty report ed the thickness of the perma-frost it immediately, don't let some poor sap like me pump ten dimes into WASHINGTON ST layer in Siberia. (For those of you it in a vain effort to restore it to life. I'm not asking for more machines, who don't get it, look up "perma­ Make Left at Make Left just fix the old ones! If more money has to be implemented, then rechan- at Parker Ave. frost.") nel funds so that these amendments can be realized. An institute of higher Light Angrily I ask, "What about learning is not just having a great basketball team and excelling at other ham, or roast beef, or turkey?" scholastic endeavors; a college's library is the backbone of its image to The worker answers, "AH gone, others and reflects the administrative priorities which formulate and shape sorry." Yeah, sure he's sorry. all other facets of college life. With my vision now blurred with Whatever you do, don't yell at the library staff; I found out they're tears and all other sounds drown­ just as incensed as I am — not because they have to hear our complaints 119 Parker Ave. ed out by the grumbling of my all day long but because they are victims just as anyone who must con­ stomach, I stagger off to my duct research. If we all unite together in a common revolt, perhaps we messiah, my only true friend, the can change things. But don't just remain apathetic like I did, waiting All Baking Done On Premises one that has never let me down — for someone else to change things for you. Take the initiative, if not for Cheerio's! yourself then for others. This letter is my first step toward awareness I take the last "clean bowl" in of ignorance. • •%•- my trembling fingers and put it I OPEN 24 JL1JKJ!3« I underneath the spout. Turning the I handle, my very life's blood and I soul pours out in glorious, circular 1 oat form. I carefully take the bowl I by Ann Timmons so happy she went to school and over to the beverage dispensers and told her second grade classmates pull up on the milk tap...nothing. On December 16,1974, Bill Bas- there was no such person as Santa tian was playing outside in the Claus. This is just too much for me to snow when a neighbor girl told him "I just thought that was the best bear and I leave the hell-like en­ Closing Procedures for Resident Students there was no Santa Claus. Tears news and I thought everyone vironment in tears for the safety The College Residence Areas will close on Tuesday, December 20,1988 at 6:00 p.m. The last meal served on Tuesday will be lunch. streamed down his face as he ran should know and was happy to tell and warmth of my room. In my After your last final exam, your room must be cleaned, inspected by your RA/UC and vacated immediately thereafter. (Please inside to ask his parents the truth. them," said Conklin a senior from bed I pass out from hunger and "I was totally devastated and Morristown, N.J. dream of colleges that serve real take all garbage and trash bags outside to the dumpsters.) Students who have an evening exam must leave their area no later than cried for days after I found out," p.m. See your RA/UC for local instructions. Remember, any student who requested a room change for the Spring Semester Even though freshman Sue food and the students never have said Bastian, a junior from Losing that youthful Brose found out in the first grade to go hungry. or is withdrawing at the end of the Fall Semester, must clear their room completely! Those students who rented a college refrigerator Seaford, N.Y. "I was so. disap­ after an older sister broke the news, If you haven't gotten the point and are transferring, withdrawing, or participating in an internship, must return the cleaned and defrosted refrigerator to the Hous­ pointed that my parents had made she promised herself she would yet, come on Marist, for what we ing Office by Monday, December 12, 1986. Otherwise, refrigerators may be left in your room. so much of this guy that never even never tell anyone else and ruin their pay you can do much better than The College assumes no liability for lost, stolen or damaged items left in the students rooms. Be sure to take all valuables home existed." He said Christmas has innocence — the truth Christmas. I Seiler's. never been the same since. "I always pretend that Santa I Scott Kendall is a sophomore with you. If you are interested in off campus storage service, please drop by the Housing Office for "details. There will be a charge Bastian's story is one of many for this service. Claus still exists in front of the (majoring in criminal justice. remembered by Marist students about Kris Kringle younger kids, even though my Fine and/or loss of priority points will be assessed to any student who fails to clean and vacate their room as requested. Any around the holiday, season, who Christmas is not much of a sur­ unauthorized early return to the residence areas in January will also result in loss of priority points. Remember, other factors which recall the day they learned that San­ prise," said Brose, from Harwin- may affect your housing status for the Spring 1989 Semester even if you have been assigned a room are: ta Claus did not climb down the ton, C.T. 1) Disciplinary Record chimney on Christmas Eve to bring But if Brose sees a Santa in the 2) Academic Standing presents to the good little girls and sleuthing to uncover the secret Santas in the malls. In the third grade, Meghan mall she said she would still stop boys. themselves. But that was not her only clue. O'Connor heard from some kids in and sit on his lap and tell him her 3) Unauthorized early arrival in January When she was seven, Julie Abass "My parents were very sneaky school that there was no Santa Christmas list. Students who have registered for classes and have been denied a room for the Spring 1989 Semester .will be notified by mail at realized there was no Santa Claus "I figured out there was no San­ because they used to sign the Claus. "At first I did not believe John Andreasen found out the their permanent mailing address by January 16, 1989. when she awoke on Christmas Eve ta Claus when I saw the price presents from Santa Claus in dif­ it," said O'Connor, a freshman truth in fifth grade by some Housekeeping Services will be cleaning the Public Areas (bathrooms and lounges) of Leo, Marian, Sheahan, Champagnat, Benoit and found her parents placing the stickers on the toys I got," said ferent writing,'.' she said. from Caldwell, N.J. "Although I classmates who broke the news to and Gregory Hall.) They will also be cleaning the public areas (living room, dining room, kitchen, and bathroom(s) of the Townhouses presents under the tree. At first she Tim Martin, a sophomore from no longer believe in Santa Claus as him. said she felt sad, and then she was Biddeford, Me. Martin recalls that One day she opened her a real person, I believe in the spirit "It took a lot of fun out of and Gartland Commons Apts. Students living in these apartments should remove all valuables from the common areas either by of Santa," she said. taking them home or locking them in their bedrooms. mad at her parents for never giv­ he was slightly disappointed that mother's dresser and found all her Christmas, but I think that is when ing her the presents she wanted. his parents had lied to him but was baby teeth that the Tooth Fairy was O'Connor said she plans to tell I began to understand more about "After all I couldn't blame San­ quickly appeased when all the supposed to have taken in exchange her own children about Santa the real meaning of Christmas," ta for giving me the wrong presents presents still arrived on Christmas for money. Claus and hopes that they feel the said Andreasen, a junior from before because I figured he had morning. "This is when I confronted my magic of believing in Santa as she Staten Island, N.Y. Departure Procedures enough to remember," said Abass Laurie Aurelia, a junior from mom about the Tooth Fairy, San­ did. When Andreasen asked his a sophomore from Carthage, N.Y. South Glens Falls, N.Y., suspected ta Claus and everything else," Danielle Conklin was 7 years old mom, she said, "Santa isthere if Your RA/UC must inspect your room and file a Room Inspection Form with the Resident Director. Students must make an ap­ Other students also did some it when she saw so many different Aurelia said. when her brother told her. She was you wish him to be." pointment with their RA/UC to have their room inspected before leaving. When departing, you must secure the room (lights off, INTOINEGMgSOMftL electrical plugs disconnected, curtains drawn, windows secured, and refrigerators defrosted and cleaned). Only those students who are not returning to College HOusing for the Spring 1989 Semester MUST return their room key to their RA/UC upon checkout. Sure, there are other schools. But why Students who do not return their key will be billed accordingly. settle? Kaplan helps students raise their scores and their chances of being admit­ For the Spring 1989 Semester, the Resident Halls will reopen on Sunday, January 22nd at noon. The first meal served will be ted into their first-choice schools. Pact is. dinner on Sunday 1/22. The first scheduled class of the Spring Semester is Monday, January 23rd at 8:15 a.m. no one has helped students score higher On behalf of all the staff we wish you a safe, enjoyable, and Happy Holiday Season and offer our Best Wishes for the coming year. r 1) No cars will be allowed to drive up to the buildings on the South-end of Campus (Sheahan, Leo, Marian, and Champagnat Remembering some of the Bringing holiday cheer This year's latest and f KAPLAN Halls). So please plan accordingly by using the McCann, Sheahan, and Champagnat parking lots to load your belongings. JMHUY H. unmmummommxn. 2) Each student must sign-up with the RA/UC of their area for a room inspection after your last final exam. The times to sign-up "worst" gifts ever to those in need greatest toy crazes for these appointments are Friday December 9 through Monday, December 12, 1988. Bnroflta* How! 3) When you do leave please remember to drop off your exit card to either the Residence Director of your area or to your RA/UC. — page 10 page 11 page "2 914-M&7801 Page 10 - THE CIRCLE - December 8, 1988 December 8, 1988- THE CIRCLE - Page 11 W,

( December 8, 1988- THE CIRCLE - Page 13 Page 12 - THE CIRCLE • December 8, 1988 The party Common sense can save you cents to end all parties when shopping around for a bank High tech toys corner the market this season by Don Reardon by Use Martin fers a savings account with 5.5 per­ Minimum Charges it Interest Additional for doll houses and train sets, in­ balance below min. rates* service used to shoot at the screen. cent interest, requiring a balance of requirement balance charges by Debra Rowland stead their lists are almost the same Editors Note: Don Readron's col­ What's the first thing you look for THE BANK OF NEW YORK "Barbie has her own car that I $100 to open. There is however a as most adults," said Santa. "And umn of wizardery returns once in a bank? monthly service charge of $2 if the (Hyde Park. Poughkeepsie) Christmas wishes no longer in­ can really drive and sit in — I'm Family tradition helps remind some children they are not asking (for gifts) they again, and sadly for what could be Chances are, if you are a college Checking none none none $3/month getting that so I can take all of my balance drops below $250. .30/check clude dolls that could be sown by are demanding." the final time. As he spreads his student, proximity plays a major Savings $100 $1/montfi dolls for a ride," says 4-year-old that presents are not the most important part For a regular checking account, 5.25% mom or toys that dad could make Family tradition and teaching holiday cheer in hope that he will role in what bank you choose. the monthly service charge is free BARCLAY'S OF NEW YORK with his own two hands. Now, toys Tammie Slater. soon be a Marist graduate, he gives But with a variety of services in­ (Hyde Park. Poughkeepsie) of Christmas helps remind some children that if the balance is $750 or more. Regular Checking $1000 reflect the technological society Tammie's mother, Donna Slater, presents are not the only part of use a humorous tale with a mean­ cluding automatic teller machines $5-8/mo. none with the $160 price tag on her Below that amount, the monthly Special Checking none none none $3.50/mo. that we live in. Christmas. ing, for once, tucked inside. (ATMs) and electronic fund charge — from $4 to $6 — is .30/check mind, tries to persuade Tammie Savings $500 $1.50/mo. 5.25% Today's children ask Santa for sophisticated. Laser tag is a game that uses Jesus was the object of unrelen­ transfers (EFTs), students are not dependent upon the balance. things that their parents and grand­ towards a less expensive gift. Marion Weber, 35, from Fishkill ting abuse at my party. I never restricted to banks close to campus. DUTCHESS BANK « TRUST "It might be too heavy for San­ "I can remember playing with laser transmitting guns, and "There can be a lot of hidden (Poughkeepsie) parents probably never dreamt of used to get apples and oranges in should have invited him, or the Although most are managing a Checking $300 $3/mo. none ta's sleigh honey," Slater says. toy guns that had been carved from receivers that are worn by the fees," Van Vlack said. "Banks will when they were small. And a piece of wood and being the big players. When the receiver is hit, it her stocking to remind her that drunk member of the Ice Capades budget without a lot of equity, lower their minimum balance re­ .30/check children seem to have no doubt "I never wanted anything more Savings 5300 .507mo. 5% shot because most of the other boys emits beeps letting the other players hard times can come at anytime. who yelled across the room to him, students have many options in quirements, but charge for other FIRST NAT'L BANK that they will receive the gifts they than a doll that could wet herself "Holy Christ, we're almost out of banking services available in the OF HIGHLAND when I was Tammie's age," said had to pretend with sticks," said know there was a hit. Weber's- mother often talked of services." ask for. Bill Tompkins, 73. of Wappingers Christmas' when any kind of bruis­ sushi. Yo, Jesus, think you could Poughkeepsie area. Some banks, like Norstar Bank (Poughkeepsie) "I'm getting Nintendo for Slater. "Little kids want their own VCR Checking $450 $5/mo. none Falls. ed fruit was the best present one whip up some more fish... maybe According to John Van Vlack, of Hudson Valley and the Bank of Savings $100 $5/mo. Christmas this year," said 7-year- Some ideas have remained the (videocassette recorder), never 5% "When my boy wanted a cap mind the Barbie Dolls and dump could get. a few wine coolers... ah, ha, ha, consumer affairs director for the New York, charge a transaction fee MARINE MIDLAND BANK old Matthew Cuchelo. same, but they have been improv­ (Hyde Park, Poughkeepsie) gun when he was young, 1 told him trucks," said a Santa at the Jeffer­ "I do the same for my children ha." The room was once again fill­ Ulster County Consumer Fraud for using ATMs. Nintendo is one of the more ed upon over the years. ed with laughter, laughter at our Bureau, students need to probe the Checking $450 $5/mo. 5% to use his imagination, now my son Valley Mall. to remind them that the simplest Norstar allows two free ATM Savings $500 $2/mo. 5.25% sophisticated games used with a Toy guns have always been savior's expense. banking market for the service that popular with most young boys. To­ grandson wants one of those laser things are often the best," Weber transactions per month, but NORSTAR BANK OF television or computer. One of its tag games," said Tompkins. "1 expected to hear kids asking said. , Yes, I threw a party and will best meet their needs. charges 75 cents for each subse­ HUDSON VALLEY features includes a laser pun that is day they have gotten more EVERYONE came. "Even those who already have (Poughkeepsie) quent transaction. The Bank of Checking $750 $4-6/mo. 5% Everyone: Jesus, Houdini, accounts might want to think about New York charges 30 cents for each Savings $100 $1/month 5.25% Brazil, Hitler, several eskimos, the changing banks," said Van Vlack. ATM withdrawal. no interest Ice Capades, Shirley MacLaine, the "Their rates and policies are always POUGHKEEPSIE Shoppers crowd stores searching The initial cost of the ATM card SAVINGS BANK Canadian swim team, and Aiena changing." at both banks is free. (Hyde Park, Poughkeepsie) Fusco, a girl I went to high school When considering what type of "What the ATM gives you is Checking $750 $4-67mo. none with... yes EVERYONE. banking is necessary, Van Vlack Savings $250 $2/mo. 5.50% convenience, but it doesn't always ULSTER SAVINGS BANK I hadn't thought of Alena in four said students need to ask mean good service," said Van (Poughkeepsie) for dolls, video games and records themselves some basic questions: years simply because she always Vlack. Checking $500 $67quarter 5.25% seemed to be the unassuming four Savings $250 $2/quarter 5.50% by Lisa Ciulla "Cocktail" sound track, and For people who write very few 'note: Interest rates are subject to change. Guns-n-Roses' "Appetite for door sedan of human beings, then, — Do I need to write checks and checks, the Marine Midland Bank The Top .20 over Thanksgiving, I saw her pur­ have a checking account for the The Christmas shopping rush is Destruction," said Lisa Sivco, an offers a basic banking package, Office. service," Van Vlack said. on. employee at Tapetown. In a survey showing the best selling toys; based on chasing condoms at Doug's Drugs, rent, books, or food? In some which has a monthly service fee of "It's convenient for the students a small pharmacy in Hanover, cases, a savings account is According to Jeanne M. With only a little more than two The hottest nine VCR videos are: October sales, by the Wall Street Journal, the top 20 $4, plus 75 cents for each check. and we have had a good working Hogarth, a professor from the weeks left, shoppers are already 1.) E.T., 2.) Cinderella, 3:) Def Mass. She was obviously planning sufficient. Marine Midland also has a com­ relationship over the years," said include: • sex. "That's strange," I thought — Do I need a bank that will Department of Consumer crowding the stores and buying Leppard, Hysteria, 4.) George bined plan called Marine Extra Laura Sleight, vice president of Economics and Housing at Cornell items off the shelves. The Ninten­ Michael's music video, 5.) Its A 1. Nintendo Entertainment System (Nintendo) with a gleam in my eye. allow my parents to wire me One. It requires a combined check­ marketing at Dutchess Bank. money? Some banks do not offer University, there are some saving do Entertainment System is before employees can replace them. Wonderful Life, 6.) Pink Floyd, 2. Barbie (Mattel) Nonetheless, she was kind ing and savings balance of $1,000, For a savings account at Dut­ routines that work regardless of especially popular this year. Some of their top-selling items The Wall, 7.) Dirty Dancing, 8.) 3. Micro Machines (Galoob) enough to come to my party. this; others charge a fee. but charges $2 if the balance of the chess Bank, 50 cents per month is bank service: Sales of the Nintendo Entertain­ include Girl Talk, Magic Scan, White Christmas and 9.) Debbie EVERYONE was kind enough. — Will I need an ATM card for savings account drops below $500. charged if the balance drops below Gibson's music video, according to 4. Pictionary (Games Gang) Luckily I ordered 10 million kegs easy access to my account? And at — Make savings a fixed expenses ment System and its cartridges total Outburst, Hot Potato, Pictionary : Dutchess Bank & Trust Co., $300. With the checking account, in your budget, as you would about $850 million, according to an and Pass the Trash. Hot video a Tapetown selling list. 5. Real Ghostbusters (Tonka's Kenner) of beer, and 500 barrels of Meade. what locations can I make transac­ located next to the Gartland Com­ $3 per month plus 15 cents per (You know Leif Erikson and those tions with an ATM card? telephone and food bills. article in the Wall Street Journal. games are: Super Mario Brothers Girls have been asking Santa 6. G.I. Joe (Hasbro) mons Apartments, has been a check is charged when the balance — Collect loose change. Empty Area stores have been doing big II, Double Dragon, The Adven­ Claus for Lil' Miss Make-Up, oh-so-hard to please Vikings) With standard personal checking popular choice among area drops below $300. 7. Win, Lose or Draw.(Hasbro's Milton Bradley) and savings accounts, the consumer out pockets and your wallet week­ business since "Black Friday" (the tures of Link, Bases Loaded and Cricket and My Little Pony; boys 8. Hot Wheels (Mattel) Things got rolling. Bono stood students since it opened in May, "But the same way McDonald's, ly, save the change in a jar, and day after Thanksgiving), according RBI Baseball, said Tacti. want dump trucks and GI Joe, and by the keg with Jesus. He com­ should look for a minimum 1973. It serves students from the Wendy's and Burger King are tell­ balance requirement and monthly periodically deposit the change in to Frank Veale, an employee at the In the music department, Sony' everyone wantsaNihteridoEnter­ 9. Starting Line-;Up (Tonkas'- Kenner).:. plained incessantly about man's in­ Culinary institute of America ing us each one has the better ham­ your account. Electronics Boutique in the Galleria Walkmen, radio cassette players by tainment System, said the Santa at 101 Dolly Surprise (Hasbro's Playskool) ' '••••' humanity to man. Jesus answered: service charges, Van Vlack said. and Dutchess Community College, burger, each bank is probably go­ Mall, Poughkeepsie. Fisher and Sony Compact Disc the Galleria Mall. 11. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PlayMate) "Holy Me, If you don't have Poughkeepsie Savings Bank of­ as well as the Marist Business ing to tell you they have the best Lil' Miss Make-up, Cabbage players are selling quickly at Wall The toy industry rings up about something nice to say.... I mean, Patch dolls with growing hair, to Wall Sound and Video, accor­ 60 percent of all sales during the 12. Fun with Food (Fisher-Price) can't you write a song about fur­ SAVE THIS Ghostbusters and Ninja Turtles ding to salesperson David Jackson. holiday period. 15. Transformers (Hasbro) niture or something? Hell, I'm THE HAIR SHACK COUPON have been selling quickly, said John "We can't even keep the Sony While business is hopping In 16. Dyno-Riders (Tyco) standing in a room with Hitler and As the snow season arrives it Scitive, manager of the Kay-Bee Compact Disc players in stock Poughkeepsie, the toy industry ex­ \1. Super Mario Brothers II (Nintendo) Mary Lou Retton, you don't see FULL SERVICE UNISEX SALON Toy and Hobby store in the because they are selling so fast," pects this year's sales to rise to me complaining, lighten up!" is time to remind the Marist Galleria Mall. said Jackson. about $3 billion — only one per­ 18. Atari 2600 (Atari) Bono was silent. Jesus really hurt Paul Mitchell Hair Care System cent from 1987 sales figures, accor­ 19. Sega Master System (Sega) his feeling, and he knew this, (he Francis Tacti, an employee of The top-selling cassettes this year 00 community of the need to help Toys-R-Us in Poughkeepsie, says include Def Leppard's "Hysteria," ding to a Wall Street Journal 20. Koosh Ball (Oddz On) knew everything) Foil-Frosting $45 shoppers are emptying the shelves U2's "Rattle and Hum," the report. "Look, I'm sorry," he said, try­ ing to add levity. He lifted his robe Cap-Frosting $2000 facilitate snow removal. and stuck his hairy leg out. "Hey how 'bout these new sandals huh? Paul Mitchell PRECISION CUTS Pursuant to the college park­ Don't worry, cheap gifts for Mom are here Brand new, eh, eh?" Symmetry Wave Bono smiled. Jesus smiled. It by Daniel Hull pocketbooks. Gallery in Fishkill, Janice Buc­ range. up until Christmas. We could have Reg. $65° ° w/cut Wet or Dry $5°° ing policy, the following rules "We sell about 50 percent more anywhere from 200 to 300 orders." was a miracle. 00 College budget. Mom. chino, said the store's most popular Owner Darlene Moranto said Then, from across the room, NOW $40 Shampoo Cut perfume during the Christmas Christmas gift is the Annalee chocolate fur coats and laces are should be followed in the event Christmas. season," said Patricia Vanderbeck, The traditional Christmas plant, muffled screams and thudding 00 These three words put together Christmas Doll, which starts at popular gifts for mom. The 6 1/2 sounds were heard: "Thud, thud, and Style $10 assistant ladies fashion manager at $14.99. Bucchino said she purchas­ by 4 1/2 inch fur coat costs $5.75 the poinsettia, is the most popular of a snowstorm: create something of a challenge Montgomery Ward in plant of the season, Turner said. thud, Hey let me out, c'mon guys, when shopping for your mother's ed several hundred of the dolls and and the chocolate lace ranges from no joke, let me out, thud, thud, Poughkeepsie. expects to sell them all. •'" $7.50 to $14.50. She said she plans to sell most of Christmas present. Besides department stores, shop­ the 150 poinsettias in stock. thud." CONDITIONING PERM Students who normally park Don't worry; as little as $15 and Other popular gifts include Shoppers can create their own Houdini accidentally locked ping in gift shops allows the shop­ miniature music boxes which play gift by combining chocolates with w/CUT a creative mind goes a long way per to be more creative with gift Other popular flower ar­ himself in the bathroom. Reg. $40°° in the Townhouses' lot will with many Poughkeepsie mer­ "all sorts of songs," framed pic­ jams, cookies, and teas into a small The lock had obviously jammed. ideas. tures of country scenery, and basket. rangements within the $15 range NOW $2000 chants. Area department stores are Daniel Lee, owner of the Sunny are Christmas center pieces that First the 1967 Green Bay Packers relocate to the Lowell Thomas stocking up with clothes, jewelry, various shaped crystals, said If you plan on sending your tried to break the door down. They Day Gift Shoppe in Poughkeepsie, mix poinsettias, red and white car­ 49 ACADEMY ST. -~^ nAAM CALL FOR APPOINTMENT TUES^SAT perfumes and accessories for the Bucchino. mother flowers, some area florists couldn't. Four Russian cosmonauts suggested an array of inexpensive "(The gifts) are unusual and suggest ordering them at least one nations, greens, pine cones, berries POUGHKEEPSIE 486-9883 OR WALK IN io* PM north lot. holiday season. gifts, such as hand-crafted or- each grabbed one of Pearl Bailey's they're. made in America," she week before Christmas. and candles, Turner said. NOTE: Longer hair or tinted hair may require add'l. charge Denn.*o Wild, assistant store ' naments, towel-calenders, cookie limbs. They, upon her consent, at­ said. "Christmas is our busiest season tempted to use her as a battering Students who park in the manager at Marshalls in tins and jewelry boxes. Another way to your mother's next to Mother's Day because it's Flowers can make their way to Poughkeepsie, said the most Lee said that most college the tree in wooden sleighs,' ram. They failed too. Finally, heart is through her stomach. the longest season," said Barbara MacGyver showed up. MacGyver PARK DISCOUNT BEVERAGE popular gifts for about $15 are students buy stationery or custom Turner, manager of the Flower reusable bowls and baskets, Turner Gartland Commons Apart­ costume jewelry and accessories Chocolate Secrets in Poughkeep­ fashioned a small bomb out of jewelry. sie has an assortment of chocolate Barn in Poughkeepsie. "It starts said. "We have oodles of baskets," such as hats, scarves, gloves and The owner of the Country she said. saline solution, beige paint, and ments lot will relocate the configurations within the $15 around December 1 and runs right bread. He blew the lock off and Check Out This Week's Specials: Continued from page 11 Houdini was liberated from his Marist East's north lot. Volunteers— lavatorial prison. OKEEFECans $6.99 CASE to going out and shopping for so­ gifts and food to one of the While MacGyver, Houdini, and After Champagnat south lot meone else." outreach centers in Red Hook, Jesus were exchanging tricks, the OLD VIENNA Cans $6.99 CASE The adopted families live Dover or Beacon. band started to warm up. Granted, throughout Dutchess County, but EVERYONE was there. The is clear, students who normally a large number come from rural "The real idea of the program is potential for an all-star USA for MICHEL0B OR LT. Bottles $2.99 six areas like Dover, Amenia, Red for sponsors to have direct contact Season's Greetings Africa-style band existed, unfor­ park in Champagnat north lot Hook and Rhinebeck. A good with the families. They can call tunately, no one would bite: not CALIFORNIA COOLER $1.29 4 «. number of families are also from them up and talk about more Elvis, not Mozart, not Jimi, not will relocate to the south lot. Beacon. specific things they might need or Anthrax or Metallica, and not even GOOD FROM DEC. 8th TO DEC. 14th Large families benefit more from want and then have the opportuni­ Don Johnson, though he admitted Vehicles must be moved by group sponsorship because the ty to bring them the gifts and food he probably could be persuaded to financial burden will not be great and have some personal contact," from the editors of perform an a capella version of his noon following a storm. on any one person, said Holder. said Holder. hit "Heart Beat." Located on Rt. 9, Hyde Park She tries to match up a big family No one persuaded. with an office group rather than "But sometimes a sponsor wants Instead, "Men without Hats" Overnight parking restric­ another family. to remain anonymous and does not performed just a few of their many Next to Easy Street Cafe As part of the program, the want to meet the family and The Circle pop hits. tions as noted by signs will be sponsor has the option of getting sometimes the adoptive family does First they played their big hit Tel. No. 229-9000 in touch with the adopted family not want to meet their sponsor," Continued on page 14^ enforced. before Christmas, or bringing their added Holder. Page 14 - THE CIRCLE - December 8, 1988

December 8, 1988- THE CIRCLE - Page 15 Local volunteers wage a war on illiteracy thursday "Their other senses are very not have much education either. If by Carrie Boyle assigned one student at a time and gains confidence in themselves they did go to school they were Skaters perform well is expected to stay with them for because they're reading back their perceptive means of communica­ morning tion," said Lewis. "They pay at­ discouraged and dropped out at an Every Thursday night for an one year or until the student feels own words, said Henry. "It helps early age, said Edmonson. to recognize words." tention more intensely to televsion quarterback hour and a half, Frances Henry satisfied with what they have Edmonson's favorite student is tutors a student at the Fishkill learned. The increase in new illiterates has broadcasts, other peoples' conver­ amid scheduling errors sations and pictures in the 27-year-old, Robert. When he was by Kevin St.Onge library. She does not tutor a high LVA offers two programs: succeeded the increase in new births by Tim Besser The game was originally schedul­ with one out of of every eight peo­ newspaper to figure out what it's a child, a psychiatrist told him that ed for Jan. 21, but Stony Brook school student who is having trou­ english as a second language (ESL) he would never learn anything. He Apparently big-time college ble in algebra or chemistry. She is and basic reading, consisting of ple not being able to read, accor­ saying. They pick up enough infor­ The hockey club has skated to a notified the league of a conflict, so ding to a goverment study. mation through their other senses was determined to read and to get football programs will never 5-2 record through its first seven the game was rescheduled, but tutoring a 44 year-old woman who functional illiterates who can't through high school. learn. is learning how to read. "It's hard to estimate how many to generate conversations and keep games despite scheduling dif­ Marist was never informed. Lentz read. There are apporximately 120 Two years ago when he came to The latest school to be rock­ ficulties with the Metropolitan Henry's student is reading at a active basic reading students and 70 illiterates there really are," said up." learned of the change following the Nadine Lewis, a Higher Education Most of the students come to LVA he only knew the alphabet. ed by scandal is Texas A&M. Conference. Foxes 7-4 win over Stony Brook first grade level and is just beginn­ ESL students enrolled in the For the past two months Edmon­ The Aggies are being in­ ing to write after three-and-a-half programs. Opportunity Program counselor at LVA with a specific goal in mind. The Red Foxes had difficulties Nov. 19 at the Civic Center. Marist and member of the board of Most want to be able to read to a son has been trying to teach him vestigated by the NCAA after a on the ice Saturday, dropping an "We certainly intend to take this years of tutoring. The first time she Joan Boltz, director of LVA, how to substract a larger number former player said that A&M left a note for her husband on the trains the tutors to be sensitive to directors of LVA. "Many people child, get a drivers' license or read 11-3 decision to Hofstra at the Mid- up with the league," said Lentz. camouflage it very well and are the sports page, said Lewis. from a smaller one, concentrating Coach Jackie Sherrill paid him Hudson Civic Center, getting off "They have messed up another kitchen table was a high point in the needs of their students. on how to borrow. over $4,000 in "hush money" only 24 shots the entire game and her life, said Henry. "In the workshops, tutors are capable of performing in jobs." "If we can get them to ac­ game as well, this Saturday we are Lewis said she never realized complish their specific goal, then so that he would not tell NCAA being whistled for 28 penalties. playing the University of Niagara Henry is one of 170 volunteer taught how to teach illiterate peo­ investigators about alleged tutors for the Literacy Volunteers ple, on a one to one basis, through what a problem illiteracy was in they will continue to grow and "I've done so well with him. I The game drew an estimated 150 yet Manhatten College has us on this county until she participated in want to learn to read more," said feel like Frankenstein, like I've violations in the football fans on a night that had the hockey the schedule as well." of America of Dutchess County exercises concentrating on com­ program. team playing opposite the basket­ who enjoys educating adult il­ prehension, sight words and pic­ the tutor training workshops at Lewis. created something," said Edmon­ LVA. Myrtle Edmonson has been son. "You plant a seed, nurture it The player, George Smith, ball team. Despite playing with only 10 literates, who comprise 17 to 21 tures, phonics, role playing and in­ later recanted his story, saying skaters and one goalie, the Red terview sessions," said Boltz. "I've always been concerned tutoring for three years. She said and it develops into something." Coach John Lentz was pleased million in the U.S. he made it up in an effort to in­ with the fan turnout if not the final Foxes defeated Stony Brook 4-1 at "I love to read," said Henry. "1 Henry says that she first with health care among illiterate in­ she usually starts with what the stu­ dent knows, what they want to crease sales of his upcoming score, saying, "Marist has a loyal the Coliseum. Keith Young had think it's a shame that people can't evaluates her students to get a feel dividuals because they aren't able Rewards often seem distant, but two goals and Rob Goyda added to read the correct dosage of learn and goes on from there. with a lot of hard work, tutors' ef­ book on college football. He following, tonight there was a good read and write. It's such a personal of where there are academically said that the money was in fact hockey crowd." three assists as the Red Foxes put and to find out how she needs to medicince that they're instructed to "I love teaching," said Edmon­ forts pay off. way of expressing yourself." a series of loans from Sherrill, Due to a scheduling problem, 38 shots on net. Marist's Marco Tutors are required to complete construct her teaching. take. They're putting themselves son. "Not a lesson goes by — Bertolozzi turned away 29 of the 30 and their children in danger," said whether good or bad — where I "America prides itself on being who he says is a father to him. only 11 of the 24 players on the a three-week training program "We do exercises called 'ex­ Sherrill, after originally duck­ team were available to play against shots he faced. totalling 15 to 18 hours. The train­ perience stories' in which the stu­ Lewis. don't encourage them. The world the greatest country in the world, Both north and east Dutchess needs more of that — caring about yet illiteracy is prevailing greatly ing the media when the story SUNY Stony Brook during the The Red Foxes played last night ing sessions are held at the Literacy dent tells me about something, like first broke, now says that the Thanksgiving break in the Nassau Volunteers of America of Dutchess how their day was or what their Counties are areas that are in need other people." here," said Lewis. "I think we've at Siena. Results were not available of tutors, according to LVA Many of the students come from lost the pride and importance of money was in fact a loan. Coliseum, home of the National at press time. They are in action County (LVA), in Poughkeepsie. family is like. I write it down and There has been a calling in Hockey League's New York Once certified, the tutor is the student reads it back to me and findings. poor families where the parents do education to a certain degree." again Saturday against Niagara at some parts for Sherrill's Islanders. an unusual face-off time of"4 p.m. Continued from page 13 resignation. He has said Continued from page 6 Party- repeatedly that he definitely will Letters not resign. able to air it, because there might rules and procedures are needed to "Safety Dance," then they played earlier, talking to some plumbers, Visigoths and stereo salesmen show Sherrill should look at the ac­ be repercussions? complete the work. "Safety Dance." They took a and Nazis before that. Was she up — generally. Everyone chang­ tions of the coach at Texas Women's b-ball That should not be the concern This has challenged the staff to break, came back, and played planning to "pick-up" someone at ed. Everyone got along: blacks, Christian University, who a few Continued from page 16 of any American. The freedom of "Safety Dance." Everyone danc­ my party? A member of the band years back turned in his pro­ find ways in which the service that whites, yellows, plaids, catholics, 15 points, that proved to be the played, especially since Providence speech is one of the most basic we provide to our students can be ed and cheered. Finally, they were perhaps? I remembered her from protestants, puritans, egyptians, gram to the NCAA after learn­ rights of our nation, and taking it ing that one of his star players down fall. is a team that scores in the 90's on enhanced. We have made many gratuitous enough to come back Doug's drugs; as she planning a lit­ summerians, and hairdressers with a regular basis. away is one of the most heinous changes at Marist over the past year with an encore of one of their other tle "Safety Dance" of her own? pointy shoes and Chess King was paid by a' booster. Now crimes that one can commit. TCU is on probation. It was a Babineau said that he is the first Another point to take into con­ but without the help and support big hits — "Safety Dance." She had changed. Everyone had clothing. to admit that Marist does not It is bad enough that Marist feels class act by a class coach, Jack sideration is the fact that two key of the office staff many objectives I got their autograph... could be changed. Those who were seeming­ match up with Providence, but that players are injured. In addition to the need to hold the student body would have gone unrealized. worth big money some day. ly regular, like Alena, were ir­ I was pleased. Good will and well Aker. it is not 24 points better then Marist on a short leash, but when they fire Sherrill's actions show why Galarneau, Nancy Holbrook will Kevin E. Molloy, Busar While the band signed literally regular, even exciting. Those who wishing are hard to come by these either. be out until January with a stress someone for speaking his mind, we billions of autographs, I noticed normally detested did not detest. days. "Tis the season," I repeated the SWC (Southwest Con­ have indeed reached a sorry state ference) is called the "Sure we "The kids were so pumped up fracture in her foot. Holbrook the average and mundane Alena True, 'twas the holiday season, to myself. I smiled. Then I tried my missed the final 13 games last of affairs. Fusco standing behind the drum but parties don't run smooth when best to use and degrade Alena cheat" conference by that it worked against them," said Babineau. "They were to season with a stress fracture in the James Jackson set. I remembered seeing her Nazis, Norsemen, Pirates, Fusco. detractors. other foot. If Sherrill refuses to do tight...they were shooting five foot anything, the administration jumpers and breaking glass." Marist next home game is tomor­ Business staff row when it hosts Siena. The Lady To the editor: must step in and dismiss him, Though Marist gave up 77 even though it means buying Red Foxes played at Brooklyn Col­ As I begin a new administrative points, Babineau said that he is lege on Tuesday. Results were assignment at Marist as Director of out Sherrill's hefty contract. happy with they way his defense unavailable at press time. Financial Aid, I would like to take Welcome To The Failure to act now could result this opportunity to thank the staff in the Aggies receiving the so- in the Student Accounts Office for called death penalty for their their support over the last year. football program, which con­ I will always look back on the Nine days left ference rival Southern commitment this group of Methodist received two years ago. THRIFTY SANTA SALE employees gave, and continues to give to the students attending Palace * * * Marist. The business end of educa- The NCAA did do something don is not always an easy one as to register 194 Washington St., Poughkeepsie positive last week. It received a BUD Loose Cans $10.99 report on the effects of com­ Located 'A mile north of Mid-Hudson Civic Center peting in Division I sports, BUSCH Loose Cans $s 99 Near All Sport & St. Francis Hospital primarily football and men's for winter basketball, on education. 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Proprietor-Jon Urban Class of 82 Tickets available at iD TKKFniON Outlets and at tne Chance for more information exciting evening on the town No one will know that they RT. 9 Box Office. Visa & MC phone order accepted 314)452-1233. didn't meet academic standards 18 yrs. « over on an shows unless specified since no freshmen will be playing. Page 16 - THE CIRCLE- December 8, 1988 Women Men's hoop team win first falls to UConn of season by Jay Reynolds I think I did a pretty good job on by David Blondin him in the second half." The men's basketball team looks Another key to the game, accor­ Marist junior Annette McKay hit for its third victory of the season ding to Magarity, was Marist's in­ both ends of one-and-one with less when it travels to Siena Saturday ability to capitalize on UConn's then seven seconds to play to put following Monday's 93-71 loss to turnovers. Marist up by four en route to a 18th-ranked University of "We would get the ball and then 69-64 victory over Rider College in Connecticut. turn it right back over," he said. the consolation game of the Lady The Red Foxes will play their In a record-breaking start to the Friar Classic Sunday at Providence final home game of the semester season, the Red Foxes bounced off College. Monday when they face off against a 94-58 loss to Louisiana State The win is the first of the season East Stroudsburg. Game time is University on Nov. 26 to crush for the Lady Red Foxes as they fell 7:30 p.m. Mount St. Vincent College 104-50 to Providence College in the open­ The Red Foxes (2-2), have won on Nov. 29. The 65-59 win over St. ing round of the tournament, and only seven of the 25 meetings with Peter's College last Saturday mark­ lost to Brown University in the Siena — their last win coming in ed Magarity's 100th career victory season opener Nov. 26. the 1983-84 season, 67-62 at Siena. and Marist's first ever over the Being able to convert down the Monday will mark their first Peacocks. stretch as well as hit big free meeting with East Stroudsburg. In the first two games, four team throws, 14 of 14 in the game, was At Connecticut, the Red Foxes records were set. the difference as Marist erased a trailed by just four at halftime in The 36-point loss to LSU was the 13-point halftime Rider lead, said front of a sellout croud of 4,604 at worst defeat in history by a Marist Coach Ken Babineau. the Storrs Field House. But an 11-2 Division I team. The Red Foxes' "I'm proud of what the team run by the Huskies in the first two previous worst defeats were by 25 did, the win was good character minutes of the second half extend­ points to Pittsburgh (93-68) in the builder," said Babineau. ed the lead to 13 points. Cliff 1987 NCAA tournament and Marist found itself in trouble Robinson scored seven of his game- South Florida (84-59) during the when senior co-captain Jacalyn high 27 points during the run. 1983-84 season. O'Neil and sophomore Ruth "One of the keys to the game Three other records were set Halley got in early foul trouble, was the end of the first half and the against Mount St. Vincent. With forcing the team to go with a way Robinson started the second the 104 points scored, 43 fieldgoal s smaller lineup. half," said Coach Dave Magarity. made and 54-point victory margin, With sophomore Danielle "He took control of the game and they broke the old records of 100, showed what kind of player he is." Galarneau out with a sprained 42 and 40, respectively. ankle (she has missed all three "I thought Cliff Robinson, in Four Marist players reached games) the Lady Foxes had no one three years of coaching here, double figures against the Division played one of his best games," said to replace O'Neil and Halley in the III Dolphins, with Pekarski leading low post position. Connecticut Coach Jim Calhoun. all scorers with 23 points. Forwards "No question the difference was John Kijonek and Ted Sharpenter Babineau said that during the second half. We got him the had 14 points and 12 points, halftime he felt confident in his ball inside which we didn't do real respectively, while guard Steve team and told them that they could well in the first half." Paterno added 11 points. come back and beat Rider. Despite going just eight for 20 Marist did just that as it tallied Freshman guard Reggie 44 points in the second half. from the field, Marist center Miro Chambers dished-off for eight Pekarski played almost even with O'Neil, who was nammed to the assists and junior Joey O'Conner all-tournament team, had a game- Robinson, scoring 23 points. No added six in the rout. other Marist player had more than Magarity had much praise for his high 22 points and Monica nine points. team following the victory over St. O'Halloran added 18 points. "He's a good player. He made Peter's. A come form behind win was me force some shots," Pekarski "This is the best team they have something Marist was unable to do said of Robinson. "(UConn) is a had in the last six or seven years," in the opening round game against very good team, but I'm disap­ he said. "We beat a great team. We Providence, as it dropped a 77-53 pointed." played with the intensity and emo­ decision. Robinson said he was pleased tion that we need to play with all Despite playing even with the with his second-half performance. year." Lady Friars in the second half, each "We wanted to take it right to team scored 38 points, it was At LSU, Pekarski led the Red Marist's poor play in the first half, them in the second half," he said. Foxes with 22 points and a career Freshman guard Reggie Chambers goes up for layup in last (Pekarski) is a talented player, but high 18 rebounds. week's rout of Mount St. Vincent. (Photo by Bob Davis) Continued on page 15 Lady swimmers Men swim to perfect start, edge Iona

improve to 2-0 by Chris Shea freestyle (10:28.30) and in the 500 freestyle by Mike O'Farrell (4:58.95). 'I'm very pleased The men's swim team is off to its best start "I'm very pleased because a majority of the because a lot of the The women's swimming and diving team ever. The squad has bolted to a 3-0 record swimmers have already swam their best per­ continued its success by defeating New York in dual meets, including a 2-0 record in the sonal unshaven times. This usually doesn't swimmers have University this past week. Marist won Metropolitan Conference. happen this early in the year," said already swam their 168-133 to inmprove its record to 2-0. The Highlighting the winning streak was a Vanwagner. meet was decided by the 200-meter individual 121-120 thrilling victory over Iona College. Another key performance against RPI was best personal un­ medley, which was won by Marist. The meet wasn't decided until the last race turned in by Tummins, who improved his shaven times.' Kindra Predmore, Jeanne Cleary and Lisa when the Marist 400-meter freestyle relay time by eight second over last year in winn­ Burgbacher each had two victories to lead team consisting of John Gavigan, Mark ing the 200 freestyle. the Lady Red Foxes to victory for the second LeVie, Chris Prauda, and Brian Charles pull­ Three freshmen all won their events for In 11 the Red Foxes have never defeated time in as many tries. The latest test for ed off a win in 3 minutes, 22.99 seconds to Marist. Hartman won the 200IM, Jeff Fitz- Stony Brook Marist was last night against SUNY New gurantee the victory. simmons the 200 backstroke and John Between the Montclair and RPI meets, the Paltz. Results were not available at press It was the first conference loss for Iona in Gavigan the 50 freestyle. Red Foxes swam in the Metropolitan Con­ time. two years. Iona placed first in 7 but of 13 "I'm very pleased to see the freshmen ference Relay Carnival. First-year coach Rena Paterno is happy events, however Marist was able to capture helping out the team already," Vanwagner One disqualification was all that stood bet­ with the way things are going so far. Even 8 second place finishes. "Obviously depth said. ween the Marist and first place. Instead, the though it is only the second meet of the year was the key to our victory." said Coach The home opener and second dual meet Red Foxes had to settle for second place our swimmers are looking strong, she said. Larry Vanwagner. of the season for Marist was held on Nov. behind Iona. For the second time, sophomore sensation Leading the charge for the Red Foxes were 30 against Montclair State College. The Red Even with the DQ, Vanwagner said he was Predmore was a deciding factor in the meet. Tom Bubel, who broke the school record in Foxes won quite handily by the count of 117 "extremely happy" with the outcome. "The Predmore won the deciding 200 individual the 200 individual medley, and Joe Bubel to 77. Jim Fitzsimmons set a school record Relay Carnival is a preview of the urn medley with a time of 2:19:84. The 200 but­ who bettered the school mark in the 200 in the 200 backstroke, and Joe Bubel also Metropolitan Swimming and Diving Con­ terfly was also won by Predmore in a time breaststroke. Also capturing important wins broke a school record in the 200 butterfly to ference. It tells you the strengths and of 2:20:06. for Marist were Brian Charlesin the 50 pace Marist to victory. The men divers con­ weaknesses of each team" said Vanwagner. Cleary was also a key for Marist as she freestyle, Brink Hartman in the 1,000 sisting of Todd Prentice, Michael Carr and Joe Bubel broke another school record in captured two events as well. Cleary won the freestyle and Scott Tummins in the 100 Matt Giaquinto impressive- ly swept the div­ the 100-yard breaststroke, and the 800 50 freestyle in a time of 26.86. She was also freestyle. ing events. Hartman won the 1,000 freestyle, freestyle team of LeVie, Tom Bubel, Tum­ a member of the winning 200 medley relay Vanwagner was understandably happy Brian Charles took the 100 freestyle and Tom mins, and Joe Bubel set a new school record team. with the win, however he is not exactly com­ Bubel easily won the 200m IM in a time of with a time of 7:27.86. Once again, Burgbacher continued to fortable with the thought of now being the 2:05.40, only one-tenth of a second off the Marist divers Paul Barrese and Todd Pren­ dominate in the diving competitions. conference favorite. school record. tice swept the 1 and 3-meter diving competi­ Burgbacher captured both the one- and "Being the favorite is not the position we To date the high-flying Red Foxes have tions. Barrese had 4 firsts and Prentice 4 three-meter events. want to be in, we are going to stay with our shattered nine out of a 20 school records. seconds. The Lady Red Foxes continue to show goal of improving on last years third place "There was a huge improvement from last Marist improved upon a last year's fifth promise as they hope to keep their conference finish," said Vanwagner. year's team to this year's" said Vanwagner. place finish. undefeated record intact. Next up for Marist In the first dual meet of the year Marist Marist faced William Patterson College Vanwagner was pleased with the outcome. will be one of the season's toughest meets. soundly defeated Rensselaer Polythechnic In­ Tuesday and will swim against SUNY Stony "The team goal was to finish third and break On Nov. 29, Marist travels to New Jersey to stitute 129-66. Two Marist records were set Brook Saturday. Results of the William Pat­ two school records and we accomplished \take on Trenton State. by sophomore Joe Bubel in the 1,000 terson meet were not available at press time. both."