CURRENT FOCUS VOLUME 7, NUMBER 1 A STUDENT PUBLICATION OF EMMANUEL COLLEGE SEPTEMBER 1996 Meet the New Dean of Students SEP 231996 Rebecca A. Consentino

September is a hectic time Emmanuel ·;:i ------. tion and a Making Changes }) on college campuses. There are students as philosophy Before school started, many new classes, new homework, much as similar to improvements were made to the new policies, and new faces. possible. Emmanuel's. St. Joseph Hall, the domi"in which most on-campus Amidst the many new faces on "It is clear Prior to that, Emmanuel students live. The campus this fall is Dr. Patricia to me that she was walls of all the rooms were Rissmeyer, Emmanuel College's the stu- Residence painted, and the lighting in the Dean of Students. dents want Director of hallways was greatly improved. Dr. Rissmeyer comes to the Dean Crampton at Because of Dr. Rissmeyer's Emmanuel College with a of Students UMass experience in Residence Life, strong background in both to listen to Amherst. "I Sr. Janet and Sr. Pat Johnson Student Life and Residence their con- liked it there, asked her opinion on the condi­ Life. For the past eight years, cerns and contrary to tion of the Residence Halls. "My opinion was that we defi­ she was Dean of Students at to represent all the stereo­ nitely needed to do some work," Canisius College in Buffalo, their interests and.needs," she types of it being 'Zoo Mass,'" Dr. Rissmeyer says. "Students where she was in charge of the says. "I consider that a big part she says. had "complained to me about the student center, multi-cultural of my job." And Dr. Rissmeyer is glad lighting in particular -- and I programs, judicial systems, and Before her experience at that she has so much Residence could see for myself that the helping students. She explains Canisius College, Dr. Life experience. She says, painting needed to be done. In with a smile, "I was probably Rissmeyer was Director of - "According to Sr. Janet response to [Sr. Janet and Sr. the first person students thought Residence Life and Housing at [Eisner], one of the reasons I Pat's] question, I suggested about seeing when they needed St. Mary's College in Notre was hired here at Emmanuel is improvements in that area; and Sr. Janet was kind enough to help." Dame, a Catholic women's col­ because I have a strong back­ find the money to do so. We set She is ready to help lege with a big resident popula- ground in Residenc.e Life." Please see Rissmeyer, page 3 Sparse student turnout at Convocation Erica LaFreniere Convocation is traditionally she remembered more people During his speech, Dr. a time for the college to stol? its attending the event her fresh­ Crandall made an interesting daily routine and gather togeth­ man year, during the 75th statement: he compared the er as a community to officially anniversary of the college, when metamorphosis of a butterfly to open the new academic year. it was held outside. the Emmanuel women. "As a Students are given this time off Despite the lack of student caterpillar emerges into a but­ from classes in order to make representation in the audience, terfly, Emmanuel women their participation possible. the event still progressed emerge as educated women." This year, Convocation was smoothly. The event opened Sister Janet Eisner, SND, held on Thursday, September 5, with the academic procession of President of Emmanuel College, in the auditorium. The faculty faculty and administration recognized the Presidential and administration were pre­ dressed in their colorful acade­ Scholarship recipients, Melissa sent, but very few students mic attire. Eckhardt, Christina Haeussler, attended. Where Hillary Johnston, and Natalia were all the stu­ Piller. dents during The class colors were pre­ Convocation? sented by Dr. Patricia Students who Rissmeyer, Dean of Students, were asked why and representatives from each they did not attend class carried in their banners. gave very vague The ceremony closed with the answers. They singing of the Alma Mater, led were "at work," by Louise Cash. they "went to Convocation, though it was lunch ... " or they brief and disappointingly unat­ simply had no tended, was a good attempt to interest in attending. The main speaker was Dr. carryon a tradition of opening Daria Perreault, a junior, G. Douglas Crandall, the most the start of a new academic did attend Convocation. She recent recipient of the Faculty year. Next year, perhaps, stu­ said, "I went to support my Excellence Award. He made dents will recognize the imp or- - roommate, Linda Cleary, who reference to his own first convo­ tance of taking more pride ,in was speaking on behalf of the cation in 1959, and spoke of the the Emmanuel College tradi­ Student Government importance of school prid~ and tion. Association." She stated that of setting and achieving goals. PAGE 2 THE CURRENT FOCUS - SEPTEMBER 1996 OPINION The disadvantages of being a commuter Tahisha Pascascio .. When I was first accepted one room and watch 90210, or being a resident. I was hoping for myself and other com­ to Emmanuel College, I was Melrose Place (a form of to still have the floor parties, muters, taking the "T" at those looking forward to experiencing female bonding). I felt like I movie showings, and aerobic times, especially on Halloween college life: parties, campus belonged at Emmanuel. classes. Now, I see that com­ night, is not safe at all. This is clubs, living in the dorm, basi­ Believe it or not, I actually did­ muters have to settle for pump­ not the first time I wanted to cally everything. I was pre­ n't want to go home for summer kin 'carvings in the commuter ·attend an event and couldn't go, pared to take advantage of break. We had just as much fun lounge, and watching a televi­ and I'm sure it will not be the everything college had to offer. as it appeared the orphan~ sion with lines across the last. In the spring semester of sometimes had in the musical screen. I also discovered the Having been a resident and 1993, I was officially an Annie (instead of Miss commuter's way to get a good a now being commuter, I can Emmanuel student. Living in Hannigan, we had R.A.'s). aerobic workout: jumping up understand even more the views St. Joseph's dormitory was Nonetheless, I had to go home, and down while dodging the commuters have about this exciting. There was no activity but I was looking forward to mice in the commuter lounge. issue. As a resident, I felt I I couldn't get involved in. I coming back. So it seems that Emmanuel belonged; as a commuter, I feel was able to get involved in Due to some financial residents have more access to like an outsider. When I first clubs (because most of the problems, I could no longer live events. ·Commuters do not came to Emmanuel, I wanted to meetings were conveniently on campus during the fall seem to be noticed or even get a dose of college life. Now held in the foyer of St. Joe's), semester of 1993. It bothered cared about when events are it seems the good campus life is floor parties, movie showings, me at first, but I thought that being planned. There are hard­ just for residents. As a com­ and aerobic classes. I especial­ maybe'my campus fun would ly any events that commuters muter, I feel like I'm at ly liked the times when a group still be the same. can go to because of schedul­ Emmanuel just to attend classes of us girls would get together in BOY WAS I WRONG! ing. For instance, Emmanuel and nothing else. Commuters Now, the events I can get had a Haunted House on cam­ need to have the full college involved in are limited, because pus last Halloween from 9 pm experience just as well as resi­ most are held too late. Such to 12 am. I really wanted to dents. Commuters are missing events include class meetings, attend, as did other commuters, out on the fun and excitement I the annual international hospi.­ but the scheduled times made it know Emmanuel can offer. It's tality night, and midnight break­ impossible. It's much more too bad that some students fast. There is barely anythi ng convenient for re ident to appear to be getting more col­ going on for commuters, com­ attend because it's just across lege offerings than others. pared to what I experienced the campus from the dorm. But

Editorial: So long, farewell!

In this issue of The Current Emmanuel, we thought we'd very interested in publishing. Focus, we welcome three new take thi s opportunity to thank So she is taking advantage of a fac ulty members to the her for all her help. good opportu nity and will work Emmanuel College Community. Rhonda is the college's for Addison-Wesley, a publish­ They are.Dr . Patricia Rissmeyer, Public Relations Specialist. She ing company, as a marketing Dean of Students; Father graduated from Emmanuel in assistant. Her last day at Richard Clancy, our chaplain; 1993, and has been working Emmanuel is September 20; she and John Haeussler, director of here the past three years. In starts her new job on September the Emmanuel Singers and of addition to all her P.R. responsi­ 23, and hopes that in a couple the Fall Production, The Sound bilities, Rhonda has always of years, she will be involved in of Music. been willing to help the staff of the editing department at However, we never really The Current Focus with her Addison-Wesley. get a chance to say "so long, resources and advice. (For So the entire staff of The farewell," to departing staff example, she let us borrow all Current Focus , would like to members: we learn of their the photos in this issue marked say thank you, Rhonda, and departures entirely too late. So "courtesy of Public Relations.") best of luck! upon learning that Rhonda Although Rhonda has -R.C. Cook is leaving her IJosition at enjoyed working here, she is 1111 elrrllt filii is now accepting n~w staff members. If you would like'to join us, please come.to our next meeting on Thursday, September 26 in the Plaza Cafe at 12:30 pm. We will be interviewing for editorial positions at the end of this semester, so please join now! ARenUon, all students: The Current Focus wants to hear from you! Send your questions, comments, suggestions, opinions and any other work you would like to see published to us at: [email protected] THE CURRENT FOCUS - SEPTEMBER 1996 PAGE 3 FEATURES A New Face in Campus Ministry

Regina DeNapoli Unouline Academy and with a "spring trip" over the March There's a new face in the young adults and CYO at Mose break. Students would work campus ministry office this Precious Blood in Hyde Park," with an organization such as year. Father Richard Clancy is .his previous assignment. Habitat for Humanity, which the new part-time chaplain for Clancy finds his new envi­ helps communities build and Emmanuel Cpllege and U Mass ronment "very friendly; I really repair housing. "We really Boston. like the people." He and Sr. Pat want to strengthen the service "I took this position McSharry, Director of Campus orientation of Campus because I thought it would be Ministry, have made this year's Ministry," said Clancy. "All we interesting and challenging," goal a greater emphasis on ser­ need for the spring trip is inter­ said Clancy. "I have done work vice. One way they hope to est on campus." with high schools such as accomplish this is by arranging

She says, "My goals and the goals of there. She says, "I would like to compete my staff are likely to change over time as I effectively with off-campus apartments. I become more familiar with the needs of the want that group of students who moves off it as a priority and had the work done over students here." campus to want to come back." the summer." Great Potential Setting Goals Positive Thinking "I think that there's great potential for Dr. Rissmeyer says that the staff in To meet the needs of the student body, Student Life [and all its related areas] to be Dr. Rissmeyer and her staff (which includes Student Life is very interested in increasing even better than it has been," Dr. Rissmeyer school spirit. "Students have told me about Campus Ministry, Counseling, Athletics, says. "I think the combination of a lack of school spirit here," she says, "and Residence Life and Student Activities) have Emmanuel programs and Colleges of the that they want to improve that. Well, I am focused on three goals for the 1996-97 aca­ Fenway programs has a balance that will all for that. We should all feel really good demic year, as follows: offer students here just about anything they about being affiliated with Emmanuel 1. To maintain a student-centered focus can get elsewhere." through high-quality, direct service to stu­ She explains, "I believe Emmanuel can College." dents; definitely be a very competitive college, So far, Dr. Rissmeyer has enjoyed her 2. To promote a model of consultation, given its location, traditions', caring faculty, experience here. "I like [Emmanuel] a lot. participation, and connectiveness through and new Colleges of the Fenway compo­ Many of the students are very energetic, outreach and assistance; and nents. I'm just very excited to be a part of . and can balance and amazing number of 3. To develop and offer relevant and Emmanuel College in 1996. It's an excit­ responsibilities. Many are very committed meaningful programs which address stu­ ing time here." to women's education, and care deeply dent needs. Dr. Rissmeyer also sees great potential about Emmanuel College." Dr. Rissmeyer explains that Student for Residence Life. For example, she She notes that she meets more and Life is in the process of developing some would like to see St. Joseph Hall filled more people who either went to Emmanuel, programs that would be a part of consulta­ completely with Emmanuel students. "That or have a relative who went to Emmanuel; tion and outreach. "For example," she says, would make me very happy," she says. they have all said positive things about the "we'd like to develop a program to expose The way she sees it, the first step college. "We have to be proud of who we students to Boston." She knows that this is towards filling St. Joe's with Emmanuel are and build on our long tradition as an of interest to many people in the Emmanuel students is to provide a pleasant environ­ Community, and anticipates working with excellent college for women" she says. "I ment. The second step is to provide quality different faculty members on such a pro- am pleased and proud to be a part of the programming so that students want to live . ject. Emmanuel tradition." Page 4 THE CURRENT FOCUS FEATURES SEPTEMBER 1996 Free internet Making Music e-mail helps par­ Jenna Wilkinson ents connect with - This summer, the vision for the college students Emmanuel College Music chorus two Cambridge, MA --When Department found itself looking years from now college students go back to for a new Chorus Director, as sees it some 40 school this month, many parents will look for ways to keep in well as someone to fill the members contact long distance. Using Music Director's position for strong, and "a Freemark Mail, they can now the fall musical, The Sound of significant part communicate free of charge via Music. Everyone on campus, of the fabric Internet electronic mail (e-mail). faculty and student alike, should here at Most college students are stop in to the Chorus office and Emmanuel." assigned Internet e-mail meet John Haeussler. His This year, accounts at their college or uni­ versity. Parents can now get enthusiasm alone should be Boston can their own free personal worth the tlip to the 3rd floor of expect to hear Freemark e-mail accounts, the Administration building. more about the enabling them to send their chil­ Haeussler comes to us Emmanuel dren without sorting through with a wonderful background in Singers confusing Internet technology or music. He has both a Bachelors because paying expensive online charges. M~ssages can be sent to and and a Masters degree in music Haeussler has received from any computer from Boston University, where plans to give connected to the internet, mak­ he has also begun some broad exposure ing Freemark mail fully compat­ Doctoral study in music as well. to the quickly growing group by plan to come to the Winter ible with university e-mail sys­ His experience as the director performing at "any place that'll Concert and The Sound of tems. And because e-mail is and accompanist for several have us." He also hopes to Music in December: delivered in seconds and can be accessed at any time, messages church and civic choirs, and the begin entering the Singers into can be sent and read at each The Sound of Music: German Prize Chorus of the competitions within the next user's convenience. Connecticut Choral Society, year or two. December 6, 7, 8 (times to be Freemark, like radio and TV, bring a life time of music edu­ This man is a whirlwind announced) are provided free of charge cation to the Singers. His in the Music Department, and because it is advertiser support­ rehearsals are informative and the exposure he brings to the Singers' Winter Concert: ed. To obtain a copy of the soft­ educational, but never boring. chorus, he brings to the school. December 13, @7:30pm ware free of charge, call 1.:888- . . MY-EMAIL, or visit Excellence is achieved, but One could even predict that his http://www.freemark.com. never demanded. efforts could bring in new stu­ The days of the dents and fresh talent. Look for Emmanuel Singers fading into him Monday and Wednesday Attention, the woodwork of the Chapel are nights rehearsing with the cho­ over, according to "Mr. H." His rus in room 340A at 5:00, and Poets! Owing Mills, Maryland -­ The National Library of Poetry has announced that $48,000 in prizes will be awarded this year Updated Emmanuel College Seal to over 250 poets in the North Rebecca Consentino American Open Poetry Contest. The deadline for the contest is ' Emm'!nuel College's official seal has,had a ".-. - ~::; September 30, 1996. The con­ f lift .'" ",% ace ' . ",: ' '''''4'' ':k" W. '$' .: , w\... :~:·A' test is open 'to everyone and The seal contains ' ages th~f ru:,e unporiant to entry is free. the college's history. According to the Student v,;;, ... Any poet, whether previ­ Handbook, the seal ously published or not, can be a "pictures three lilies i' include the winner. Poets from the Boston rising from the deletion ot" area have successfully compet­ three hills of extra dots at ed in the past. Every poem Boston. The lilies the base of entered will also have the symbolize both the the seal, and chance to be published in a holy trinity and the lilies deluxe, hardbound anthology. three vows taken by that appear To enter, send one original the Sisters of Notre to be more poem, any subject and any style Dame... The Hlies three-dimen- The old version of the seal ... versus the new, updated version. to: The National Library of support an open . ~. it: ;%;)~: i$.:~': -~ ~c ';"-, *~ ;~w'4th;';J sional than Poetry, 1 Poetry Plaza, Suite book, the symbol of before. 1989, Owings Mills, MD learning. Across its pages is inscribed the sacred Cook said, "Everyone had been saying for a long 21117 -6282. The poem should name, Emmanuel? God w;itb us, in the opgJnal time that the seal needed to be updated. When we be no longer than 20 lines, and Hebrew." In the new version of the seal, alfthese ,, 'Started \\(c>x!9ng ,with a nEW marketing alld 4~sign fi,QU .:~. ;::< ,'< . tv:':.., ·:;:::;.;v*:, " ,,' ...... j-,., '::';:,W ,.§.. the poet's name and address main elements are still there. So why dOes'the seal '. called Sametz'Blackstone ASSOCIates, they agreed should appear on the top of the look so different? " , ...... with us. 50 they did the updating." . 4 ~ page. Entries must be post­ Rhonda Cook, Public Relations Specialist at .. The original seal was designed many years ago ', marked by September 30, EmmanueJ Coll~ge, ex~~~ned why th,~ ~~anges wer~ ;: by a pro~~J,,~?r from Haryard who was a specialist 1996. A new contest opens made. "We.wanted to refu.ove some lirie&~ so that b,1 ""~j. creating ~y",fu1jolic shields; .. :*: ',' t" -i/:{::::' October 1, 1996. SEPTEMBER 1996 FEATURES THE CURRENT FOCUS Page 5 r New Soccer Team kicks off Heather Donovan The Emmanuel College with 5:40 left in the first half for most players, many of Soccer Team began its inaugur­ gave them a 1-0 lead. whom had been in the game al season on Wednesday, Half-time brought a T­ from the start. Another U Mass September 11 at Windsor Field. shirt giveaway to the spectator goal, with 37.39 left in the sec­ The Saints' opponents for this' able to score a goal. Lead by ond half, finished the scoring premiere match was the Sr. Pat McSharry, Sr. Carolyn for Emmanuel's first soccer women's team from U Mass Caveny, and most of game. However, between the Boston. A seasoned soccer Emmanuel's basketball team, swift running from Brisa Baron team, U Mass proved to be an many would-be soccer players '99 and Vina Kaideh '98, the equitable match for the Emma tried their best to score a goal. headbutts from Lenira Dosreis Saints. Over 40 saves by fresh­ A few succeeded, but most '98, and the aggressive moves man goalie Sarah Stanton gave agreed that soccer is a lot hard­ by Tamara Blake '98 and 24 7:00 pm the Saints the needed push to er than it appears. Rashel Vargas '00, this team Wales keep the ball at the U Mass end The second half didn't will have a strong future in its 25 Salem Slate 7 :00 pm of the field for most of the first turn out so well for the Saints. next collegiate plays. 28 atEmerson 12:00 pm half. But a late rush by U Mass Exhaustion and coldness set in ,Daniel Webster

Wednesday, cards!). The prizes some fun stuff and get come down, even if September 11, was were great; T-shirts, some school spirit they would like to BINGO Night down in hats, mugs, binders, going." have the plaza open the Plaza. Being new flex dollars and more. Evelyn is real­ for an extra few hours to the game, I was not Are you wish­ ly dedicating a lot of at night so they can sure what to expect, ing you had gone? time and effort into come in and study or but was delighted with Well, not to worry! organizing activities listen to music. I'm what I found. There Evelyn Morrison, who for Emmanuel stu­ willing to do that," she was music in the back­ organized the event, dents. Troy, who vol­ said, "but I need them ground and laughter in assures me that there unteered to be the to participate ... as long the air. Although stu­ will be a BINGO game host, said, as they come and par­ dents were slow in Night every month: "Evelyn Morrison ticipate, I'll do what­ coming, by the second "We're trying to do should be commended ever I can, because I round we were all in some activities; once a for the excellent job want them to be able place; Troy Dolan (our month we're having she is doing in not to have some fun." lovely game host) was BINGO Night, and only coordinating the As far as calling out the num­ once a month we v,;ill activities, but also try­ BINGO Night went, bers; and we were all have a movie week." ing to please and tar­ students and guests playing BINGO. I Asked what inspired get what the students who participated com­ must tell you right her to put together want." And indeed she mented, "This is now, I was very excit­ such events, Evelyn is; she asks that stu­ great!" And I also feel ed because I won three responded, "I've dents who have any that it was. Hope to times (although I think noticed (since) last suggestions about see you at the next by my third victory, year, when I got here, -activities see her and BINGO night, so keep everyone else was that nobody was par­ let her know their an eye out for dates wondering what was ticipating in anything, ideas. "I'm trying to and times. going on with my so I'm trying to do just get the girls to

Rebecca ConsentinoStudents pile in for drive-in

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On Tuesday, September 3, Grease, starring John Travolta and The Student Life Activities approximately 400 students packed Olivia Newton-John. In spite of a Committee (SLAC) sponsored this Emmanuel's campus to watch the one-hour delay (the movie was sup­ event. June Wood, SLAC execu­ annual "Drive-in Movie on the posed to start at 8:00, but didn't tive board member, said, "Despite Quad." Students from all five start until 9:00), the audience of . . the delays, the turnout was incredi­ Colleges of the Fenway were in students laughed together, sang ble. Everyone who arrived seemed attendance. along with the show, and imitated to truly enjoy themselves." This year's movie was the dance moves. Page 6 THE CURRENT FOCUS SEPTEMBER 1996 < \ • FYI What's Hot Around the Hub Alexandra Holmes You are back at school and you want to the Lansdowne Playhouse, which features Ave. is the place to go. If you already have know what is hot around the hub. If you "Boston Rock Opera" and musical acts. a computer, software, and printer but have are int0 live music and trendy bean town Food is served in the front room and in the an extra-special project like your resume bands, there are a few places that might Music Hall. If you love Aerosmith, music, and need the perfect touch, Kinko' scan interest you. The Middle East, located at and excitement, then Mama Kin is your provide you with that professional look. 472 Mass. Ave., is both funky and afford­ night out. Kinko's is located at 187 Dartmouth Street, able. In addition to two main stages, the If you don't want to go to a bar or club, 2201 Commonwealth Avenue, and 13 Middle East also has a cozy cafe featuring try some comedy. Two great places for Dunster Street. Middle Eastern cuisine. Most of the music comedy are The Comedy Connection in After you have hit every bar and club in performed there is considered "inside rock" Fanueil Hall and Nick's Comedy Stop on Boston and typed all your term papers, you or "alternative." However, jazz, acoustic, 100 Warrenton Street. The Comedy need some relaxation. Why not get a reggae and even belly dancing acts are fea­ Connection is known for showing some big facial, a manicure, or even a new haircut? tured. Many Qf the bands at the Middle names in stand-up, such as Chris Rock and Dellaria Salons can provide you with the East are local, so bring no more that ten Jon Stewart. Nick's Comedy Stop shows a best in hair and beauty. They are located dollars for cover and enjoy the creativity lot of local talent. Both of these places are right around the corner, at 33 Newbury and individuality of the Middle East. easy to get to by the T, and you are guaran­ Street and 623 Commonwealth Avenue. A little closer to the Fenway is Mama teed a good time. Another place to buy your favorite Aveda Kin, located on Lansdowne Street. Mama But enough about entertainment: let's Shampoo or ~ny shade of nail polish is at Kin, which is owned by Aerosmith, is one get to practical stuff. You need a new com­ Rondi's Nail & Skin Salon. Rondi's, of Boston's best spots to see big bands as puter -- where do you go to get the best found at 506 Comm. Ave., is great for wax­ well as local talent. Inside Mama Kin is a deal? If you are looking to rent a ing, manicures, and acrylic nails. Just ask bar and a stage for bands. In the club is Macintosh or PC for the semester, Nicki Taylor: her photos line their walls. also the Music Hall, which can hold 650 University Computers, located at 660 But never despair -- for a quick trim at a people. The cover at the Music Hall is Beacon Street, can help you out. If you cheap price, there is always Supercuts, under ten dollars, but the bar is always no want to get a bargain on the latest software, located at 829 Boylston Street. charge. The third section of Mama Kin is Egghead Discount Software at 1000 Mass.

., engineering disci­ 117, Oak Ridge, TN, 37831- Fellowship Money Available pline by August 0117; or e-mail: 1997. [email protected] Selection is based on acade­ The Oak: Ridge Institute for mic performance, recommenda­ Science and Education (ORIS E) Students considering the Education provide full payment tions, and a statement of career was established by the U.S. continuation of their education­ of tuition and fees, monthly goals by the applicant. Department of Energy to under­ al careers should look to the U. stipends, and the opportunity to Fellowship applications are take national and international S. Department of Energy (DOE) gain practical experience at a being taken through January 27, programs in education, training, for a helpful hand. Funding is DOE laboratory. Awards vary 1997, and awards will be health, and the environment. available for students interested depending on the specific pro­ announced in April 1997. For ORISE and its programs are in pursuing master's or doctoral gram ,and the degree being pursued. applications for additional operated by Oak Ridge degrees in such areas as nuclear All programs require the information, contact: Associated Universities engineering, health physics, and submission of a fellowship Milton Constantin or Mary (ORAU) through a management industrial hygiene. application and completion of Kinney, (423) 576-7009, ORISE and operating contract with the Graduate fellowship pro­ the Graduate Record Fellowship Programs, Oak U.S. Department of Energy. grams sponsored by DOE and Examination (GRE). Students Ridge Institute for Science and Established in 1946, ORAU is a administered by the Oak Ridge must have received their under­ Education, Education and consortium of 89 colleges and Institute for Science and graduate degrees in a science or Training Division, P.O. Box universities.

Emmanuel College Chapel Campaign Naming Opportunities in the Emmanuel College Chapel . ( Please help us reach our goal 01$1.6 million $500,000 Wood-paneled Foyer / Front Entrance $250,000 New Free-standing Marble Altar $100,000 Casavant Pipe Organ $100,000 Tabernacle $50,000 each Shrines of St. Julie and Chlist $50,000 each Side Altars with Statues of the Blessed Virgin and St. Joseph Blessed Virgin Altar Funded $25,000 New Oak Ambo $25,000 each Ten Stained Glass Windows, eight of female saints and two of angels: the Blessed Virgin, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, St. Cecilia, St. Theresa, St. Anne, St. Catherine of . Alexandria, St. Agnes and St Mary Magdalen, archangels Gabriel and Michael Blessed Virgin Windo w Funded $25,000 Oak-paneled Sacristy $5,000 each Oak Pews 3 Funded

. / $5,000 each Tiffany Gold-plated Bronze Candlesticks (6) $5,000 Tiffany Gold-plated Bronze Crucifix Funded $5,000 Tiffany Gold-plated Sanctuary Lamp Funded $5,000 New Presider's Chair Funded $3,000 each Fourteen Stations of the Cross 12 Funded $2,500 each Decorative Ceil ing Angels 3 Funded Pledges of $50;000 or more may be paid over five years; pledges less than $50,000 may be paid over The Chapel is beautiful, but in need of restoration. three years. For more in formati on, pl ease call Mary Beth Marti n in the Office of Development and Inset: Water damage mars the beauty of the vaulted Alumnae Relations at (617) 735 - 97 11 ceiling. -Photo by Alexandra Ho/m es / SEPTEMBER 1996 THE CURRENT FOCUS Page 7

English Literature & Communication Arts Club Book Reyiew Sacrament Melissa Eckhardt story of by Clive Barker World, remaining in one world . For ·Will ~------~wherethe those unfamiliar with his Living and dying, we Rabjohns, a nature photog­ nature of the world is work, this book may be a feed the fire. rapher who, after facing revealed. stepping stone to a new fas­ This recurring, enig­ death at the paws of a polar Barker is well-known cination with the Liverpudlian matic phrase is just one of bear, realizes that the for his horror and fantasy fic­ artist. And for those who the many pulse points in nature he has spent his life tion, as well as his work create the fanbase for Clive Barker's latest excur­ recording has become pro­ with multiple Hollywood Barker's publications: read sion into the world of myth fane in terms of its human­ endeavors, but he surpass­ Sacrament and disappoint­ and reality, of terror and inflicted horrors. Because of es himself in Sacrament. ment will not ensue. This ecstasy, of life and the the resulting coma, the Perhaps because of its auto­ novel has no comparison in world itself. Its origins are reader follows Rabjohns biographical nature, he has terms of either context or in supernatural, as are many of back to the days of his child­ finally blended the world of terms of ability within popu­ the key elements in Barker's hood, where he meets two now -- Rabjohns has a loved lar modern literature. works; but Sacrament for individuals who figure promi­ one dying of AIDS -- with the Living and dying, we the most part veers away nently not only in his own world of the unknown in a feed the fire. Without ques­ from the unearthly and life, but also in the world's. believable, remarkable mas­ tion, Barker feeds the fires focuses on Earth's vitality, a As the story progresses and terpiece. For those who of our minds and souls with magnificence so profound Rabjohns regains conscious­ may have found Barker's this beautiful literary work of that it often seems less than ness, his past and his pre­ previous long works complex living, dying, and the world real in the hands of this sent lead to an unmistakable and' at times confusing, this in which we exist, but are master creator. culmination at the Domus novel offers a concrete back­ rarely able to see. The novel tells the Mundi, the House of the ground and the advantage of

M.A. -Lasek Duads and Diads Studies in Duality lillian Immig Gallery . September 11 - October 10 Hours: Monday - Thursday, 11:00 - 4:00 & by appointment (617) 264 - 7611 Cardinal Cushing library Emmanuel College 400 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115

A Dionysian Journey. Series IX. 1996. emulsion transfer.

They Might Be Giants give giant performance

NICOLE ADAMS

~ I On September 6 at the Hatchshell, had such a good relationship with the bands before and after Green Day without inci­ They Might Be Giants performed a free giving free concerts. Thanks to Green Day, dent." concert for the City of Boston. Their fans Hatchshell shows have had the reputation Even if the sponsors had faith in the couldn't help but be pleased with the excel­ of getting out of hand. Ever since the attendees of the They Might Be Giants con­ lent performance. Songs such as California band's following destroyed cert, it sure didn't appear as though the "Birdhouse in Your Soul" and "Istanbul, Boston with it's overzealous actions (ie, officials in charge of security at the Constantinople" from the album Flood, as throwing dirt, bottles, people), the city has Hatchshell did. WFNX's huge signature well as the song "Adam Ant Versus ... ," had been extremely wary of free shows at the balloon, present at all the free concerts fans moshing, slamming, and forming very famous Hatchshell. In fact, at every they set up, couldn't hide all of the buff conga lines all evening. The band exuded concert I have attended at the outdoors state police officers lurking behind the such energy and charisma that a person amphitheater, the host starts off the show teenybopper crowd. Everywhere you can't help jumping in unison with the rest with a quick anti-chaos statement. The gist turned there were officers, watching with of the crowd. It was a peaceful animation. of this message? Let's show Boston that keen eyes, shining flashlights on various Also performing were two newly-hyped the new generation is mature enough to attendees, such as a long-haired lad who bands, Cardigans and Morphine. During handle a free show. "We don 't see Green decided to relieve himself by the edge of this free concert, They Might Be Giants Day as a representative of what we do as a the Charles. It was nice to know we were said themselves that they love Boston. station .. . it was an aberration," says Kelly all safe. From what? Rioting fans who Well, Boston loves them too! Graml from the marketing department at can't even take "Four giant steps back." However, Boston has not always WFNX. "We have had dozens of concerts .r I Page 8 THE CURRENT FOCUS SEPTEMBER 1996 ORGANIZATION INFO

A pajama party Advocate meeting

T------~------1 I I I : Commuters and Residents of Emmanuel College, you are cordially invited to a I The staff of The Advocate, : I I I : pajama party! Remember the fun time you had when your friends spent the night at : Emmanuel College's Literary Magazine, : I I I : your home? You enjoy'ed staying up late, trying on make-up, looking at fashions, talking I would like to announce their preliminary i about boys, and most importantly consuming all the fattening food you desired. Well, I meeting. At this meeting, many important hope you remember! issues surrounding the publication will be The Black Student organization (BSO) would like to recapture that fun-filled discussed. moment in time (with a more sophisticated 90's version of it, of course) on Friday, Please join us on Monday, September 20 in the Smoker of St. Joseph Hall. So whether you have experienced a September 23 at 6:30 pm in the St. Joseph pajama party in the past, or whether this is your first time, come to the Smoker at 9pm. Hall Smoker. All are invited to attend. The BSO will provide the food, the fun , and ... well, you'll see! For more information, please contact -DeAnne Wells The Advocate co-editors, Helen Smirnoudis

Vice President of BSO and Rebecca Consentino. I I I ------~

Newspaper deadlines T------: Would you like to contribute an arti- i ;i cle to The Current Focus? If so, please : review the following list of deadlines for i article submissions and newspaper release : dates. I I Issue 2 Deadline: October 11 I' I I Release: October 18 I I I I Issue 3 Deadline: October" 28 Release: November 14

Issue 4 Deadline: November 15 I I Release: November 25 I I I : -- Thank you for your interest. i L------r

Book exchange & Fundraising Raffle f Integraters Info i------1 : The group formerly known as the The English Literature and Communication Arts Club will be holding its first Math Club has changed its name to "f Book Exchange on Tuesday, September 24. Drop off your old, unwanted books at St. Integraters," a mathematical term. I : Joe's Foyer anytime beforehand. Then, join us at 6pm to see what we have, and take The f Integraters meet every I home whatever you like! It will be a good way to recycle and read at the same time. Thursday at 12:30 pm in room 322. They From September 23 - 25, the English Literature and Communication Arts Club are organizing the GRE Prep in Math, which will also be holding a fundraiser outside of the Plaza Cafe. We will be raffling off some will be held Sept. 24 &25 from 8:30 - 9:20. exciting prizes, and tickets are only 50 cents each or 3 for $1 .00. Proceeds will go The main goal of the group is to inte­ towards events planned for later in the semester, such as our Literary Tea Party. Please grate the beauty of mathematics with the support our group! Emmanuel students, faculty and staff. Rebecca Consentino, President Theresa Navin, Vice President For more info, please contact: Tara Brenna Pomeroy, Secretary Rachel Breed, Treasurer Frizzell, President; Dolores Tranquillio, Vice I Corrie Dirrane, Club Representative President; Jackie Wong, Treasurer; or

L ______Victoria Pico, Secretary. 1

·Elections Class of '98 -- important update ______v ______,______------The Student Business Organization I : will bd scheduling a meeting to elect new : The Class of 1998 officers welcome everyone back! We hope that everyone had i officers. Anyone can run for office, includ- : a great summer. We all worked hard this summer to help make everyone's junior: year a i

ing new -members. I great one.

If you are interested in joining the On Family Day, October 19, will be the Junior Class Ring Ceremony. You do I Student Business Association, please e- not need a class ring to palticipate; any ring that you have can be used. You will need a i mail Michele Torres, chair of the organiza- sponsor for this ceremony. Your sponsor must either be a senior or an alumnae. We tion, at [email protected]. hope you either made it to our Sept. 10 meeting or our Sept. 17 meeting. At the meet- Proposed upcoming events include ings we set up committees to help with the ring ceremony. If you are interested in help- i a fundraiser on October 1 & 2, a trip to ing out, let one of your officers know. Feel free to contact us with any ideas, questions, -:

D.C., a guest speaker, and a trip to the Sam : or concerns you may have. I

Adams Brewery. Suggestions are always I Melissa Bougopoulos, President; Alison Ward, Vice President;

welcome. : Theresa Navin, Secretary; Lenira Desrios, Treasurer I ______L ______~