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Arts/Features. . &-7 Comics .11 Editorial News . 3-5,8-10 Sports 12 Fiat The Student Newspaper of Alfred University Y^orld Blaze Destroys Main St. Apartments LOCAL Steve Peterson, AU professor of Second village fire of year forces Alfred University students to relocate political science, has been selected as one of 5,500 Community Hero BY JONATHAN BAUM Torchbearers for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Peterson will carry the A combustible material left near a torch in the Rochester area for up space heater is the suspected cause to one kilometer. • A federal grand of a firewhic h destroyed much of a juiy continues to investigate an house at 31 S. Main St. on ASC freshman for having bomb Thursday, April 11, said Nancy making materials in his dorm Furlong, chief of the Village of room, including nitroglycerin, det- Alfred's fire department. No one onators, grenade casings and one- was injured in the blaze. and-a-half pounds of gun powder. Furlong said the fire company arrived on the scene around 3 p.m. NATIONAL The upper-front of the building was The Utah state government has already engulfed in flames. passed legislation banning ail high Furlong said the fire had probably school gay organizations from reached the attic before that point, meeting. The state chapter of the causing smoke to escape the house ACLU plans to challenge the legis- and allowing the fire to be easily lation in court. • Attorney F. Lee visible to passersby. Bailey reached a repayment agree- Furlong said the building has ment and was released from prison since been condemned and that the after spending 44 days in custody upper floor and roof were almost for failing to turn over millions of totally destroyed. dollars in stocks formerly belong- "For all intents and purposes, ing to a drug trafficking client. • it's a total loss," said Furlong. Lyle and Erik Menendez were sen- Furlong said nothing was sal- tenced to life imprisonment with- vageable from the upper apart- out parole for killing their parents ment, but almost everything sur- in 1989. vived in the lower apartment with only water and smoke damage. INTERNATIONAL PHOTO BY JESS COPE Secretary of State Warren SEE FIRE, PAGE 3 Burning down: Alfred firefighters work to control the blaze of the 31S. Main Street fire. Christopher is meeting with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad and Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Low grades keep students on-campus Peres in an attempt to create a cease-fire in southern Lebanon and BY MICHELLE PANCOE already fulfilled the four semester how my housing would make a studying." She also said she does northern Israel. • Russian residency requirement, said difference." not feel she will get higher grades President Boris Yeltsin led leaders If you thought you could move off Smith. Alley said, "The reason for a lot because she will be living on cam- of other industrial nations in campus after four semesters, you Rachel Alley, a sophomore of people's poor grades is living in pus. announcing a ban on nuclear test- may have thought wrong. ceramic engineer, said "I'm upset a residence hall or suite." She Smith said she thinks other- ing and measures to prevent Three days before housing that the University can force you also said students should be able wise. "If help is right there, smuggling of nuclear materials. sign-ups, over 80 sophomores and to live on campus due to poor to live wherever they feel would you're much more likely to take juniors received letters telling grades." be best for themselves. advantage of it and benefit from them they would be required to Many students seem upset Jon Tollerup, a junior ceramic it," she said. ERSONALITIES live on campus next semester, with the new policy. "I don't think engineer, said he lived in the Ford Smith also said, "We tend to said Sue Smith, director of resi- it's going to make it any easier for Street apartments, and he thinks lose touch with students when dence life. people to get the grades they an off-campus apartment would they move off campus." P [University administrators] want be much quieter and better for Effective immediately, anyone Many students were taken by MIKE who was on academic probation them to get," said sophomore Eve studying. surprise when they received their HULING at the end of the fall semester will Pogoda. Pogoda said she was upset by letter. "The thing that bothers me AND be required to live on campus the Andy George, a sophomore "the assumption that living on most is that I didn't know about MEGAN following year,, even if they have physics major, said, "I don't see campus is more conducive to SINESIOU SEE HOUSING, PAGE 3
Sleep is finallya n option for juniors Mike Huling and Megan Sinesiou Station Manager selection causes controversy now that Hot Dog Day is over. The two were co-chairs of the BY MICHELLE PANCOE station manager, said she received involved completely ignored the She said the constitution has been Hot Dog Day committee. mixed messages to an email she constitution, using the premise ignored in the past and needs to Huling is a ceramic engineer WALF executive board members sent to all DJs before the selection that it will be revised eventually." be revised. from Clarence, N.Y. and the recently announced next year's asking if Glanowski should be Dryden said, "In this case an Laura Kaplan, currently the finance chair of Student Senate. station manager amidst com- allowed to apply for the position exception was not out of line." She WALF finance director, said the He is a brother of Sigma Alpha plaints of unconstitutionality. despite his lack of executive staff also said she didn't feel two Mu, a resident assistant, and a new At a WALF general meeting experience. semesters on executive staff was SEE WALF, PAGE 3 member of the Order of Omega, a some disc jockeys publicly disput- Glanowski was allowed to apply necessary for a station manager. national Greek honor society. ed the appointment of Dan for station manager, Dryden said, Huling is also sports editor of Glanowski, a junior communica- and was chosen by the panel com- the Kanakadea and served as tion studies major, as station man- prised of the current station man- stage manager for Under Milk ager because it violated the radio ager, the station's advisor, the cur- Wood. station's constitution. rent Student Senate president After graduation, Huling said he According to the WALF consti- and the director of student activi- plans to go on to graduate school. tution, "To be eligible for the posi- ties. Sinesiou is a psychology major tion of station manager, an indi- WALF advisor Joe Gow said, "I from Olean, N.Y. and is the AOD vidual must have been a member wasn't thrilled with circumvent- wellness activity planner. She is a of the station for at least four aca- ing the constitution," sister of Theta Theta Chi and a demic semesters. (S)he must also "We were looking at what peo- member of the Student Alumni have been on the executive staff ple's ideas were. The decision was Association. Sinesiou is also vice for at least two academic semes- not made lightly," he said. president of Panhellenic Council. ters." Some DJs also were not thrilled She is also the 24th person in her Glanowski has been a DJ for with the idea of ignoring the con- family. three years but has never served stitution. Junior DJ Jeremy Sinesiou said she plans to go to on executive staff. Sedita said, "The issue is the fact PHOTO BY JESS COPE graduate school for college student Christy Dryden, a senior for- that the executive staff, the facul- WALF Is Not Dead: WALF secretary Eve Pogoda takes attendance at the April development. eign language major and current ty advisor and any other parties 17 general meeting. WALF Exec Board (left) announced next year's Exec Staff, naming Dan Glanowski (second from right) as new station manager. Features/Arts — page 2 April 24, 1996 I Fiat Lux
COLUMNIST Fiat Lux Women aren't sole targets of cuts Commission task forces BY JONATHAN BAUM severe cuts being made in affirma- less money than a man in the same tive action and food stamp pro- position with the same seniority, At the first-ever Riley lecture grams. Steinberg points out that then yes, there is a problem (which attempt to move AU ahead series in women's studies, Temple 85 percent of food stamp recipients is slowly but surely being solved). University professor Ronnie are women. But to say that just because President Edward G. Coll Jr. has tion may not. Steinberg spoke about the general I agree that these programs are some women happen to work in called the recent organization of Members of the commission disadvantages women have in soci- important and often play crucial traditionally lower-paying jobs, the AU Commission on Planning have decided to not only deal with ety. roles in peoples' lives. something must be wrong with the task forces "the most profound issues currently affecting the cam- She noted differences in pay But I do not agree with pay scale isn't logical. campus project in my 30 years of pus community, such as retention scale compared to men, program Steinberg's assessment that "the Finally, Steinberg states that work in higher education." and residence hall living, but have cuts which hurt many women, and government is making a systemat- men must take family responsibili- It is obvious that Coll under- also taken a commendable proac- the roles of women and men at ic assault on programs that would ty more seriously. Maybe this is stands the magnitude of what the tive approach to several other home. help women." true, maybe it isn't. task forces are doing. issues as well, including energy Steinberg shed light on some This implies that women are the But Steinberg says this will It would be very easy for tradi- and organization. legitimate issues facing women target of the government's slashes. happen when women make men tionalists to run a university. This is the type of management today. This is absurd. take these responsibilities more "Long live the status quo" and that instills confidence and excite- She also presented what can Affirmative Action and food seriously. "That's the way we've always done ment in the members of any com- only be considered paranoid and stamps were created to help many Excuse me? I'd like to think that it" would basically sum up the atti- munity or organization. It shows tunnel-visioned opinions. minorities, of which women often men, including myself, have at tudes of this type of administrator. that the faculty and administration Steinberg pointed out that the happen to be one. But to claim that least some level of consciousness But AU is different. The want to make AU a more attrac- average woman currently makes "a war... has now been declared" and ability for rational thought. Commission on Planning has taken tive place for students. They want 69-70 cents for each dollar a man against women is completely In other words, we can figure a careful look at various problems to improve the school's overall makes. ridiculous. things out without being told what and issues concerning Alfred learning environment. This shouldn't be. In fact, I'd be A conservative congress cuts to do. University and higher education in Basically, things may or may not the first to say that the ratio should programs to target minorities such I've always been in favor of general. And the commission has be fine now, but there are a lot of be even. as immigrants and welfare redpi- Roosevelt-like programs such as decided to act on these issues. people at this university who want But I would also point out that ents, regardless of gender. I dislike Social Security, food stamps and The task forces addressed such to make it a better place. women probably used to make these cuts as much as anyone, but I Affirmative Action. areas as administrative hierarchy, Presenting the proposals to somewhere around zero cents per can also see the true justifications I can also see that women have on-campus living, academics, Student Senate and allowing more male dollar. for them, however off-base they made much headway in the past retention and recruitment, tech- time and some forum for greater Steinberg concedes this, but might be. centilry-or-so in attaining equal nology and general campus living. student input would make this goes on to point out that much of Steinberg then points out that rights. And while the recommendations process ideal. the decrease in the gap is due to service occupations are often paid Yes, things aren't equal yet. made by these task forces ranged And while the administration the decline in men's salaries, and less than technical jobs. She says More needs to be done. But launch- from innovative to potentially inef- needs to evaluate each of these not an increase in women's. because women are often ing outlandish attacks on men and fective, the intentions were noth- proposals with careful scrutiny If this is the case, who cares? employed in more service jobs, the government just isn't the way ing but excellent. rather than blindly adopting them, The point is that the gap is indeed thus creating the pay scale to do it. This was aided by the fact that members of the AU community shrinking, and we should work to inequity, that women's salaries I think of myself as pro-female. these task forces were led by facul- have begun a process to keep the see that continue. Is it anti-female should be higher. I wonder, however, if women ty members—another set of peo- school competitive and the atmos- for men's salaries to drop? This argument is invalid. If like Steinberg can truly say they ple who have a vested interest in phere conducive to learning as the Steinberg also pointed out the women in a technical field make are not anti-male. • the future of this university, along 21st century approaches. with a firsthand knowledge of Little more can be asked of any LETTER TO THE EDITOR many areas which the administra- university.
COLUMNIST Awards neglect good professors
DEAR EDITOR, while deserving, were not neces- who push them to excel rather Park-Zarkin. Who can tell? sarily representative of the high than pulling them through the Last Friday I attended my second quality of teaching at Alfred course behind witty banter don't BY MEGAN PARK Well, that isn't completely accu- honors convocation. Ticked in University. earn the recognition they deserve, rate. I also don't have the snazzy behind the bevy of student AU has other excellent profes- often because the students When I took over the post of man- 20-inch political column or a few of awards given Friday were several sors who may never receive an they've helped don't realize for aging editor, people greeted me Mike's personal attributes. Excellence in Teaching awards. excellence in teaching award. years. with, "So you're the new Mike But my point here is that after I I should feel well about these Student votes are directly related These are the teachers we Zarkin?" took over the job, I began to real- awards: they're selected by stu- to student exposure and some should recognize. They're rarely Being a rather short blonde ize exactly how much work and fun dents and faculty to reward those great professors don't get that as boisterous as some we saw win female, I found this a little insult- it could be and exactly how little faculty members who have had exposure. this year, but they're there. ing... not to mention disconcerting. sleep it would involve. the greatest positive effect on Professors who teach few large Think about them next year I don't even wear a hat. I realized how much work the their students. introductory courses don't get when the time to select the recipi- But now I've done my first seniors (Jon, Mike, Jesse, and In the selection package sent to exposure. Professors who get ent of the Excellence in Teaching paper. I've spent my weekend in Heather) had put into this. I real- students is a line stating that stu- waivers from teaching classes Awards recurs. the Fiat office (yes, my whole ized how much they had taught dents should consider more than because of their other responsibil- weekend). I've bonded with my fel- me. I realized that I was going to just how amusing a professor is ities don't see as many students. Sincerely, low Fiatters (masochists) and miss them next year. during class. Even those excellent teachers Jonathan Springer begun to make obscure references I realized a lot of things, actually, But those professors selected, who do see many students but to Fiat behavior. I've edited in my but I think the most surprising sleep. I've crashed computers. thing I realized was that-1 am actu- LETTER TO THE EDITOR In short, I've become Mike ally proud to be the next Mike Zarkin without the cigarettes and Zarkin. • yarmulke. Zarkin laughs at Fiat, life, politics
DEAR EDITOR, Pat Buchanan: Seig Heil! 'em. Good between meal snack Friday Night Live: We're fun- Alfred, New York: Not funny, Fiat Lux I used to be a columnist for the nier in our heckling than the writ- but a good place to spend a few Fiat, and I've heard that you're ers and actors put together. years. EDITORIAL POLICY EXECUTIVE STAFF having some trouble filling the Bob Dole: He's old, he's nasty. Is Gays in the military: They're The Fiat Lux welcomes feedback from its Editor Jonathan Baum editorial page for this issue. that me in 50 years? already there... I'd look good in a readers. Letters to the editor will be subject Managing Editor Megan Park Ha-ha! Told you so! Northern Ireland: God, is that a Navy dress uniform, wouldn't I? to editing for space and content purposes. Production Manager Maria Cordare But, as a loyal soon-to-be Fiat mess. God, it's your fault. Fix it. North Korea: Douglas The Fiat Lux reserves the right not to print Business Manager Alissa Dodds alum, IH help you out. Flat tax: Bad idea. Let's confis- MacArthur was right. Nuke it, any letter. Letters must be accompanied by Copy Manager Megan Allen I'll give you my two cents on a cate all money held by the rich. nuke it, and nuke it again. name, address and telephone number. Mail Network Administrator Cara Stein number of topics. Screw Bill Gates! Unabomber: Shows what a letters to: Fiat Lux, attn: Editor, Powell News Editor Michelle Pancoe Middle East peace process: Speed limits: Who cares? Who Harvard degree can help you do, Campus Center, Alfred, N.Y. 14802; or email: Arts Editor Megan Allen good idea, long overdue. obeys them, anyway? doesn't it? [email protected]. Features Editor .Teresa Vincent Bill Clinton: I didn't vote for Ed Coil's Opening Convocation Fiat Lax: Latin for "Let there The Fiat Lux supports the peipetuation Sports Editor Steve Wagner him in '92, but I will in November. speech: Heard it before, too many be light." Also, pretty damn good of a broad and liberal education conducive to Comics Editor Byron Scalzi times. newspaper. free speech. Only unsigned editorials reflect Photo Editor Jess Cope CORRECTION Chechnya: Ugly mess. 'Nuff Jon, I hope that helps. That's the opinions of this newspaper. All other edi- Advertising Manager Natalie Krauser In the SAVAP article it was stated said. my two cents worth on a couple of torials reflect the author's opinion. Circulation Manager Levie Johnson that they had helped 12 victims Fiatgate: Hell on Earth. Makes topics, and, hell, you could expand The Fiat Lux is printed by Sun Faculty Advisor Robyn Goodman this year. In actuality they have for good jokes, though. those into columns of your very Publishing Company and is typeset by the had 12 contacts this year. Students Computer hackers: Proof that own next year. production staff. It is funded in part by NEXT ISSUE & DEADLINES may contact SAVAP for any num- the Luddites weren't all that bad. Student Senate. Next Issue September 4 ber of reasons. The number of vic- Go back to typewriters. Sincerely, Ad/Copy Deadline August 28 tims is confidential. Red pens: I like 'em. Lots of Michael S. Zarkin April 24, 1996 / Fiat LllX page 3— S ection
him with free on-campus housing donations. not imply that this was the case at caused by an electrical malfunction. for the remainder of the semester. "We took them shopping and got 31 S. Main St., he did bring up the "There's not much anyone ...fire He also said the area Red Cross them clothes," said Gonzalez. issue. could've done to prevent that fire," gave him money for clothes, books Sue Smith, associate dean of stu- "It does seem odd that in one Furlong said.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and food. Senapati said he has also dents and director of the Office of semester we've had two fires," said Senapati said the house was not been given monetary assistance Residence life, said the Red Cross Gonzalez. in very good shape. He said the Udayan Senapati, who lived in from AU, including donations from supplied the victims with hand- Gonzalez said that students need ( floors, mattress and walls were the upper apartment, was one of several professors and staff mem- made quilts, food and clothing to carefully examine apartments worn. He also said the attic was two people living in the building. bers. vouchers, a charge account at the and houses before renting them. filled with old belongings which had Senapati, who was notified of the "I'm really happy with the way bookstore, toiletries and other per- "Make sure that the place has never been removed by any previ- fire while teaching an undergradu- the community acted towards me," sonal effects. Smith said these pro- been looked at," said Gonzalez. He ous residents. ate lab, said his initial reaction was said Senapati. "They have helped visions are standards provided by said that many students may just Senapati, who is faculty advisor shock. me out emotionally and monetari- the Red Cross in events such as rent an apartment based on the for Kappa Sigma, said the Greek "I couldn't believe it. When I first ly." fires and burglaries. price and not inspect it first. house provided much assistance. saw the house in flames, it was The other AU student who "[The Red Cross] has been won- "Cheaper doesn't necessarily He also said spending much of last something out of the blue," said inhabited the building could not be derful to work with," said Smith. mean anything," he said. week at a ceramics conference in Senapati. "I was about to lose reached for comment. She said the group has been recep- Furlong, chief of the fire depart- Indianapolis allowed him to keep everything." Tomas Gonzalez, AU area coordi- tive to each of the students' needs. ment, said tenants should always his mind off the fire. Senapati, a third year graduate nator for the Office of Residence Gonzalez said the quality of some take basic safety precautions, "I wanted to get out of Alfred student in the Glass Science doctor- Life, said he met with the two stu- off-campus housing needs to be including ensuring that all smoke and forget about the fire," said ate program, said he had been liv- dents to offer any assistance possi- examined. He said students are detectors are working, all exit Senapati. "I'm feeling a lot better ing at the address since January ble, including on-campus housing. often concerned about the safety paths are clear of bicycles and other now." 1993. He said most of his belongings Both accepted the housing. issue. items, and that extension cords and "I want to get on with life like it in the house were destroyed, and Gonzalez also said a donation "From what students say, many outlets are not being overloaded. was before, and not let it hinder any while he hadn't determined an fund has been set up through the living off campus end up coming She said that this fire was proba- of my future plans," which include exact estimate, he figuredth e loss- office of Business and Finance and a back onto campus" because of lack bly caused by human error, unlike an apartment search next semester, es to total upwards of $15,000. room in Powell Campus Center had of safety and cleanliness, he said. the fire earlier this year on W. finishing his doctorate and finding a Senapati said AU has provided been reserved for non-monetary While Gonzalez specifically did University Street, which was job, he said. •
zations have to update their con- feasible, and "no one seemed to Humphreys said Glanowski had DJ Meghan Mercier said, "I do stitutions. An organization's con- mind before." the approval of a majority of the not like the appointment of Dan ...WALF stitution "has to be flexible But people mind now. Posters executive staff to apply. "I think Glanowski; I accept it because as a enough to make exceptions," he distributed by sophomore Lynn Dan will do a good job," she said. DJ I have no choice but to do so. It CONTINUED FROM RAGE 1 said. Ansaldo prior to the meeting "He's a very dedicated DJ, and he does start things out on a nasty In the past, the assistant sta- read, "Dan Glanowski will be the talked with several people at footing for next year, though." constitution was idealistic. "Until tion manager has simply ascended next WALF station manager and length about the position." Glanowski said, "It's a shame this issue came up, no one cared to station manager, Dryden said. you can't complain unless you do Baran said, "I was really that there wasn't better commu- that the constitution wasn't work- But this year the assistant station something about it. An unconsti- impressed with how he handled nication between the DJs and the able." she said. manager, Beth Humphreys, is tutional appointment merits an the meeting." exec staff." Glanowski also said he Dryden had not filledth e execu- graduating. unconstitutional rejection." "He can do a good job if given will "make the station more visi- tive staff requirement prior to her Sophomore Eve Pogoda, the only Sixty DJs attended the WALF the chance," she said. ble and improve listenability." He appointment either because she other applicant for station manager, general meeting and several But Glanowski and the new said he feels it is important to let had been underwriting director, said, "I support the selection com- expressed their disappointment executive staff may not be given a DJs express themselves. He said which is not a member of the exec- mittee's decision." She also said she with the choice of station manager. chance. "I personally don't feel he will encourage DJs to play utive board. was given the option of applying for Kaplan said to the DJs, howev- compelled to go beyond my normal music people want to hear. Sophomore DJ Meghan Mercier another executive staff position but er, "According to the constitution, workload to help a staff that is In response to the opposition said, "It is somewhat hypocritical chose not to. we [the executive staff] don't have going to act in such a manner: the DJs expressed, Glanowski of. us all to want to enforce the Sophomore Jennifer Baran will to ask you anything. We have the breaking their own rules that they said, "It's nice to see that the DJs particular part [of the constitu- be working under Glanowski as power to do this." tell us we must enforce, keeping us care about the station enough to tion] that would have excluded assistant station - manager -next - Dryden told DJs at the meeting out of the information loop and- make their feelings known.-"- He Dan." year. She said, "The way he was that impeachment procedures cheating us of opportunities, also said, "I hope they will give Steve Harpst, director of stu- chosen was fair." She also said she could not be started until a person because of what I feel are personal me the benefit of the doubt and dent activities, said many organi- didn't think the constitution was actually takes office. reasons," said DJ Jeremy Sedita. their support." •
# it," Pogoda said. standing at the end of the fall semester was consid- ered. George said midsemester grades should be ri nn Qin or The short considered in deciding whether a person may or may • ••I IV/ l4.kJil iC. notice is being not move off campus. taken into If a student is in good academic standing at the CONTINUED FROM RAGE l account, Smith end of the spring semester, they may appeal the sfrid. She said the restriction, Smith said. She also said that if a student change is being was given that exemption, they would not be grandfathered in. Any students who already live off charged the $500 breakage fee for breaking their campus or have already signed a lease for off-cam- housing contract. pus housing will probably not be forced to live on "We're not trying to penalize anybody," Smith campus next year, Smith said. said. "The primary issue is to improve retention," George said he would not have had a problem with she said. the new policy if it had been announced earlier. Pogoda disagrees. She said she thinks calling it a Smith said in the future students will know about retention issue "disguises the fact that the the policy in advance, and the letters were only used University just wants more money." this semester to be sure everyone to whom the poli- Pogoda also said, "It's not the University's job to cy applied was informed. tell us what we can and can't do." • Several students were upset that only academic Res Life alters RA positions
BY MICHELLE PANCOE nights there will be an RA on call all the residents in the buildings, to in each building. be more accessible and to have a Next year's freshmen will see Sunday, Monday and Tuesday better idea of what is going on in more of their resident assistants nights will remain basically the the building. than this year's freshmen did due same. There will be one RA on call Gonzalez said he met with the to changes in RA duties. for two or three buildings, returning RAs to discuss propos- Tomas Gonzalez, residence life Gonzalez said. als for changes, and these are the area coordinator, said he needed to In addition to this change, RAs suggestions that came out of that find ways to increase the visibility will not go on call until 10 p.m. meeting. of the RAs and the direct contact instead of 8 p.m. like they do now, Rebecca Weger, a senior art PHOTO BY RACHEL DANFORTH they had with residents. said Gonzalez. major and RA, is glad that RAs Hot Dog! Dan Glanowski looks on as an unidentified person spins in Beginning in the fall, buddy Finally, RAs in freshman resi- will no longer have to begin their the Gyro. The Gyro was one of the many booths set up on Hot Dog buildings will be eliminated on dence halls will be required to sit in on-call hours until 10 p.m. She said Day on Main Street this past Saturday. SAB ran the Gyro booth, along Wednesday and Thursday nights, the office or at a desk in the lounge this allows the RAs to take night with the Giant Roll 'Em booth, which generally had a long line through- Gonzalez said. until midnight on Wednesdays and classes. out the day. Hot Dog Day was held on April 20 this year. After all Buddy buildings are neighbor- Thursdays, and until about 2 a.m. "I don't think it was fair for RAs expenses were paid, Hot Dog Day raised about $7,000 for local char- ing buildings whose RAs share on Friday and Saturday nights, to have to choose between their ities, according to Mike Huling, Hot Dog Day committee co-chair. Hot rounds. Gonzalez said. academic work and being an RA," Dog Day festivities included a parade, a row of game booths, musical This means that on Wednesday, Gonzalez said he thought these Weger said. • acts, craft vendors, and, of course, hot dogs. Thursday, Friday and Saturday changes would allow RAs to meet Features/Arts— pag e 4 April 24, 1996 I Fiat Lux Alfred tanning fad Future of AOD funding in question
BY CHARLIE J. VAZQUEZ plete tanning. Cotton says there are health BY MICHAEL K. WINTER government that we would keep it AWARE educates students about Despite potential health risks, risks involved. "Potential health going." the dangers of drinking and sexu- AU students have spent approxi- risks usually come when you This December, the grant that Brody also said AOD has done àl assault, said student Resident mately $630 on the tanning bed at over-expose yourself to UV," she provides funding for the Office of too much to discontinue, though Director Chris Naspo. Naspo is a Alfred Hair and Tanning since said. Alcohol and Other Drugs "it will take a few years to see member of AWARE and said he Jan. 1. "Any over-exposure to UV Education will run out. The definitive results." thinks it is very important for col- 'Tanning is seen as the vogue rays, which is what the sun and future of AOD is yet to be deter- One of the programs supported lege students. thing to do," said Tammy Cotton, tanning bed are, can cause prema- mined. by AOD is Students Advocating "I strongly believe that a lot of co-owner of the store. "Students ture aging of the skin, drying and Ian Neuhard, director of AOD, Intelligent Lifestyles. Three peer hurt can be forgone by talking to like to come in for a few sessions potential sun burning," said is hoping that money will come education groups are under the people about sexual violence and work on a base tan so they Cotton. from a University grant, alumni, domain of SAIL, before it happens," Naspo said. won't burn during spring break." Frank Gruijl, a biophysicist, trustees or Student Senate. BACCHUS, Boosting Alcohol Greeks Advocating Mature Cotton has had hundreds of said he agreed with Cotton that AOD was started in November Consciousness Concerning the Management of Alcohol is the students come in for 10 minute to extreme over-exposure or tan- 1994 through a Fund for the Health of University Students, third group under SAIL. 20 minute sessions in the tanning ning by people who are suscepti- Improvement of Post-Secondary educates students about alcohol GAMMA works with Greek hous- bed since she became co-owner in ble to skin cancer could encour- Education grant provided by the and provides non-alcoholic activi- es to educate students and spon- 1989. Students return after age the disease. Department of Education. This ties, said member Heather Miller, sor alternative activities, said spring break to maintain their "The effects of skin cancer are start-up grant only lasts for a lit- a junior English major. Members Jennifer Reisinger, a senior com- tans from break, making it the created throughout your life," tie over two years. are also certified in peer education munication studies major. busiest time of the year, she said. said Cotton, "From your first day Next year, Neuhard will stay on and can counsel students who Those involved in programs The $630 figure does not on earth, anytime you are as AOD director and also work need someone to talk to, she said, sponsored by AOD said they think include off-campus students, who exposed to the sun, it kind of with Residence Life. "BACCHUS has the potential it is a very important organization. help make up the $3,000 the com- stays with your skin. Sunscreen is Gerald Brody, dean of students, to make a difference on campus," "No one wants to see their friends munity has spent this year in the very important if you we going to said AOD will be continued. He Miller said, hurt, and peer education groups salon. spend a lot of time in the sun." said it may not be continued at the Alfred Working Actively for a try to be sure they aren't," said In September the store pur- For normal skin an SPF of 15 same funding level, but "we made Responsible Environment is the Jennifer Presnell, a junior business chased a new tanning bed which to 20 is recommended if you want the commitment to the federal second segment of SAIL. major. • has stronger bulbs, is lighter and a tan. People who have fair skin easier to move around, and is or desire no tan should use a high- curved so it provides more com- er SPF level. • Enrollment in AU dance program expands
WALKER BUSINESS SERVICE BY JENNIFER REN EE NEVILLE in M of 1992. "There was nothing Caligaris and funding has been 80 NORTH MAIN STREET here," said Caligaris. found to allow students to attend AU's dance program has grown When she started at AU, the annual American College WELLSVILLE quickly in the last two years, from Caligaris had only two dance Dance Festival Association approximately 55 dancers to 100 minors: Anexie Portalatin, who Conference. dancers enrolled in classes, said graduated in 1995, and Heather Michelle Neverusky, a sopho- Susan Caligaris, assistant profes- Roffe, who graduated in 1994. more track II major, said the dance sor of dance. They were responsible for the peti- program and Caligaris have "It is amazing how the program tion. sparked her interest in dance. "My Quality typing of has grown in the two years that I The first AU Dance Theater heart goes to dance," said • term papers have been here, almost to the point concert under Caligaris, titled Neverusky. that it's grown beyond the facilities "Visions," consisted of eight or The dance program has 19 * resumes and faculty," said sophomore nine pieces, five of which were declared minors and over 100 stu- • manuscripts Lauren Borchard, a track II major choreographed by Caligaris, and dents enrolled in the six classes • desktop publishing projects and dance minor. The University two solos performed by her. taught by Caligaris this semester. • almost anything else sent a request for a dance teacher There are 31 performers in this Some students have requested a in 1991 but followed it with a can- year's concert "Reach," and dance major and to be able to cellation letter because of a lack of Caligaris has no need to dance dance eveiy day. "Students are PROJECTS ARE TYPED IN WORDPERFECT OR MICROSOFT WORD interest in the program. because of the overflow of interest going to go elsewhere if I can't AND STORED ON DISK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. In response to the proposed can- in the program. offer the classes," said Caligaris. PROMPT, ACCURATE SERVICE GUARANTEED. cellation, two students presented a In fact, Caligaris said she would The program next year is offer- petition of 600 signatures to like to have an adjunct professor. ing musical theater with classes Christine Grontkowski, dean of the Since Caligaris arrived at AU, starting in the fall and a production Call (716) 593-6129 liberal arts college. many changes have been made to in the spring. This production Caligaris entered the program the dance program. Ballet has combines theater, dance and music become a required class, an addi- programs in one performance. Your Liberal Arts Education tional level of modern dance has Caligaris doesn't want to sacri- been added and a dance history fice quality as a result of size. "In class is now offered. A video the future I don't, want to burn Makes You The Ideal Candidate library has been created under out," said Caligaris. P For Rutgers' MBA Program In Professional Accounting (on the following titles) • Earn an MBA degree from one of the country's leading universities $11." CDs and $7." Tapes • A 14-month, full-time program makes you eligible to take the CPA exam Red Hot Chili Peppers — • Applicants with no undergraduate business background are welcome One Hot Minute • Take advantage of internships, and employment opportunities with top firms Tori Amos — Boys for Pele Don't let anyone tell MBA Prog ram in Professional Accounting T.LC. - Crazy, Sexy Cool yon that accounting is Dr. Ephraim F. Sudit, Director Guitar Strings 'boring,' or that if s not Rutgers University Dave Mathews Band — the right profession for Under the Table Graduate School of Management T-Shirts you. In today's world, Deep Blue Something — University Heights, 180 University Avenue computers are doing all the Blank Tapes Home Newark, New Jersey 07102-1895 'boring' tasks accountants used to Imports Oasis — Morning Glory do. In fact, accounting is rapidly For Further Information changing into a very exciting Incense Hoolie & the Blowfish — Call Toll Free Cracked Rearview profession, with a wealth of new 1-800-841-1912 Stereo Equipment job opportunities. Joan Osborne — "* cii'f TÉT r*-*"' TT TitTi* ' ' I*Y jT Special Orders Relish Your background in liberal arts, E-mail: [email protected] Toad The Wet Sprocket — coupled with the Rutgers MBA in Fax:1-201-648-1424 & more! Syrup Professional Accounting, will set !>ESrAIEUNM3QiïYOFNEWJBRXr you up in a new and rewarding 100 N. Main St. 34 N. Main St. career. Do call us today! RUTGERS Wellsville, NY 14895 Alfred, NY 14802 Visit us on the internet at: http://www.rutgers.edu/accounting/raw/ru_pa/main.htm (716)593-1877 (607) 587-9686 April 24, 1996 / Fiat LllX page 5 — Section
On behalf of AOD Director Ian Neuhard, Brody enate UPDATE mentioned the accomplishments of the peer educa- Les Kellogg dies at 49 S tional programs BACCHUS and GAMMA Brody also said he felt full-time RDs will make a big BY PAIGE JUNKER Kellogg was a member of the difference on campus. He said there were full-time Arthur H. Cunningham BY MICHELLE PANCOE RDs in the two schools he worked in before coming to The flag was lowered and the American Legion Post 440 and AU, and he has been evaluating AU's system for the bells tolled on campus recently in Elks Lodge 364 in Hornell. A ded- Improvements in residence halls, Greek life and alco- past three years. memory of Leslie G. Kellogg. icated outdoorsman, he was also hol education have been made on campus as a result of Brody said professional RDs are important because Kellogg was the sports equip- an avid woodcarver. concerns about alcohol abuse, said AU administrators. they are available more to support the RAs. "The dif- ment manager at AU from 1987- He was well-liked by all who Sue Smith, director of residence life, Paul ference is like night and day," he said. 1995 and died at his home in knew him, especially the players Kingsbury, director of Greek affairs, and Gerald Also at the April 10 and 17 meetings, the budgets Almond on April 11 after a and coaches of the Saxons' sports Brody, dean of students, discussed these policies and for all cabinet organizations were accepted, Alfie nom- lengthy illness. He was 49. teams, who always knew they programs at the weekly Student Senate meeting on inees were announced and freshman Kris Clark was Kellogg was born October 6, could count on him to have their April 17. named chair of the bylaws committee. 1946 in North Hornell. He was gear ready on game day. Kellogg Proactive and reactive programs took place in the Senate voted to give $100 to the victims of the fire the son of Wayne and Betty also kept close ties to the stu- residence halls during freshman orientation, Smith on S. Main Street. Martin Kellogg, who survive him. dents who helped him keep things said. The RAs plan programs in the residence halls John Olson, chair of the safety committee, said A lifelong resident of Almond, he running smoothly in the laundry dealing with alcohol education. there is no longer time this year to distribute and com- was married on March 31,1968 to and equipment rooms in McLane The four new full-time RDs will help the situation, pile a survey. He said it will be postponed until next Jean Oderkirk, who also survives Center. she said. year. him. The funeral was held at the Smith said she would like to see the new RDs pre- A member of the food committee announced possi- A graduate of Alfred-Almond Robertson funeral Home in sent some of their own programs. ble changes for next year. Dinner hours may be Central School, Kellogg was a Hornell on April 13. The full-time RDs will provide "more presence and extended 15 minutes later at Ade Hall and 15 minutes sonar technician with the U.S. Those wishing to make contri- visibility," Smith said. She also said the new RDs will earlier at Powell Dining Hall. Navy during the 'Vietnam War. butions in Kellogg's memory may be able to notify the Office of Residence Life if a stu- Another suggestion was serving a continental He managed the former do so to the Almond Ambulance dent is having academic difficulty. breakfast throughout the morning until a half-hour Kellogg's store in Almond for 13 Fund, Box 18, Almond, N.Y. Greek organizations have provided educational before lunch, and the deli, salad and soup areas of the years until its closing in 1986, 14804, or to Comstock Hospice programs, instituted a fraternal review board and dining halls remaining open until 30 minutes before then came to AU as sports equip- Care Network, 1225 West State hosted non-alcoholic activities, Kingsbury said. dinner opens. ment manager. St., Olean, N.Y. 14760. • Brody said, "The improvements [in Greek houses] Senior David Levesque announced that a trustee have been tremendous." has given money for the repair and maintenance of Smith said new judicial board policies have discour- the Pine Hill trails. He said a committee has formed to aged repeat offenders. She said students who violate make signs and maps and to protect the trails against Student pleads not guilty to alcohol policies are referred to the office of Alcohol erosion and pollution. He also said the committee is and Other Drugs Education. looking for a person to be chair. • rape and assault charges Sisters endow Women's Studies lectures BY MICHELLE PANCOE Judge Peter Sprague, who will be hearing the case, agreed and BY MEGAN ALLEN A former AU student pled not ordered MacDonald to provide legi- The Riley lectureship is sponsored by the Rileys' guilty to charges of rape, sodomy ble documents within ten days. Thanks to the generosity of three sisters, the Women's daughters, Patricia Riley, Pamela Riley Osborn and and assault. After Edwards entered his not Studies program now has a lecture series. Melissa Riley. Michael Edwards, 20, appeared guilty plea, Sprague ordered him to The endowment of the Elizabeth Hallenbeck Riley The five-year endowment was a completion of the in Allegany County criminal court keep the court informed of his and Charles P. Riley Lectureship in Women's Studies memorial Charles Riley had planned on making to his on April 12 facing charges filedb y address and employment informa- confirms the importance of women's studies, said wife but was not able to complete due to his death. an AU student in November. tion and adjourned the case until Karen Porter, professor of sociology and chair of the The lectureship is "a tribute to them and their femi- Edwards appeared in court with May 3. women's studies program. nism," said Melissa Riley. attorney Patricia Foberty, altough Edwards had appeared in court "We are thrilled to have this series at AU," said The Riley family has a long history of attending AU. she had not yet agreed to take his on April 2 without a lawyer. At that Porter. The lectureship "validates the work of Their parents met at AU and it was "a marriage made case. time, Sprague advised Edwards of' women's studies. It reaffirms our sense of community, not in heaven, but in AU," said Melissa Riley. Foberty said she felt the docu- his right to counsel and instructed and it helps make that community visible," said Porter The lecture series will sponsor one person annually ments provided by Assistant him to return to court with a lawyer in her introduction to the first speech of the series to speak at AU. • District Attorney Kathleen on April 12. • April 11. SEE RELATED ARTICLE, PAGE 9 MacDonald were illegible.
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"Come and guess how much this wax weighs"- Stacey Parker
BY MEGAN ALLEN the body in an architectural space, said Le Pore. Le Pore is excited to be graduating but also said it All-nighters officially began last Wednesday for Ann will be hard not having the facility of the art school and Le Pore, who is planning to continue them "for as long students her age around her. as it takes." After graduation Le Pore is "driving across country Le Pore originally looked at AU because she was for fun, with no destination," she said. interested in psychology, but her high school art Eventually she would like to work at a museum or teacher encouraged her to apply to the art school. at any art-related employment. Job offers for her are Four years iater she is near graduation from the art pending right now, she said. school with a concentration in printmaking and video. Le Pore is looking forward to living by herself, Her senior show examines the psychology of space in being employed and supporting herself. our heads versus the space around us. It will look at "It is more exciting than intimidating," she said. how and to what degree they affect each other, said Le She said all students should attend the shows, but Pore. don't eat the day before you come because of all the The show will look at people's physical bodies and food. PHOTO BY JESS COPE Making Paper Senior Stacey Parker creates paper which she will place into molds that shape the paper when dry.
BY MEGAN ALLEN on what's out there," she said. The worst part of her senior "Come and guess how much this art show has been the time con- wax weighs," Stacey Parker straints, said Parker, who figures challenged a fellow artist while that 12 hours in the studio is "a working on a mold for one of the light day." "There is a lot of pieces in her senior art show. Parker said that between art The piece, an iron table, will be and theater work she doesn't excitement, anticipa- accompanied by paper and glass really have any spare time. Most sculptures in her show, which recently she was in the cast of tion and pressure to will also include a giant 'room' The Bacchae and in the past has made out of paper panels. worked in make-up and been make senior shows Parker, who is concentrating part of the technical crew in vari- in glass and mixed media, is plan- ous productions. something special" ning to work next year. After a Parker is looking forward to year she plans to attend gradu- her show opening which "will be -Roger Freeman ate school in fine arts. the first chance I actually get to Parker isn't certain what she show what I've been doing for will do in the future. "It depends four years," she said.
PHOTO BY JESS COPE Hot Stuff: Senior Emrys Berkower shows his skill at glass blowing. The above students were clwosen at random April 24,1996 I Fiat Lux page 7 _ Features/Arts
Lower Level 1 Shyeanne Collins 6 Michelle Stys Andrea Gioia i 7 Heather Jones Senior Show ore... 2 Maurice Balk Rhue Bruggeman 8 Abigail Akers BY MEGAN ALLEN Janet Hayward 9 3 Michael Hall Harder Hall. For students in Randy O'Brien Directory 10 Emrys Berkower the art school, it is home. For 4 Kjirsti Denny non-art students it is a Sandra Dwileski 11 Ayumi Horie labyrinth, filled with winding Jennifer Reed hallways and hidden staircases. 5 Patrick Clarke Amazingly, the above Dominique Mediak description really isn't too much of an exaggeration. While I've never heard of someone getting lost in Harder Hall for days or anything, probably in large part due to those wonder- ful exit signs, it still can be a very baffling place. Luckily, the senior art shows Binns-Merrill provide the confused student with the opportunity to explore Harder Hall safely and incon- spicuously. Maps will be posted around the building (or just bring the map included in this Fiat)— perfect for an exploration of the Haider Hall building. Unlike carrying around a map during the school year, you will not be conspicu- Middle Level 12 Brigitta Wagner 21 Kaleo LaBelle 27 Jonathan Betsch 35 SaraTro ous or seem strange for carry- William Kavesh Meredith Kaiser ing one. Yes, others may be 13 Jennifer Scholl 36 Michelle Sciria looking at the map for a partic- 22 Dawn Drennen 28 Sarah Canfield ular show while you are looking 14 Jesse Jack Rebecca Roberts 37 Susan Malec for a way back to the second 29 Rebecca Weg er floor, but no one else has to 15 VIDEO for Peer 23 Colin Davis 38 Treg Silkwood Eric Harvey 30 Aimee Goodwin know that. 16 Karen Holland Ting Iris Teo 39 Chris Lowry And if you are a person like 24 Seth Balliett myself, who, well, let's just say 17 Christina Caravaglio Tracy Sychtysz 31 Karyn Gluck 40 Danielle Goodyear doesn't have real good luck with maps, you can always fol- 18 Ann LePore 25 Sandra Lance 32 Robert Scavuzzo 41 Michelle LoGerfo low the crowd around you. Roxanne Lane There will be so many people 19 Yasmin© Awais 33 Nathaniel Lakin 42 Rebecca Tasker around, you can just follow a Sarah Lindley 26 Nina Jones Beth Templeton Brian S heel er 34 Yen-Fen Huang few people until they get you 20 Wendy Wolf near one of those glowing exit signs. You may want to set goals for yourself, just for fun. If you are new to Harder Hall, try to find the hallway with the bright yel- low floor. If you are more "advanced," try to get all the way from the outside entrance near Scholes to the exit behind \ Binns-Merrill by the now- deserted performing arts Binns-Merrill annex. Not only will an exploration be an adventure but it will also mean that in the future you will be able to walk confidently Upper Level 43 Jean Piene Canlis 48 Stephanie Gueldner through the halls. Also, during Jodi Csaszar Claire Kelly the winter it is especially nice Ryan Forrey to be able to walk from one end Harder Hall 49 David Geiger of the building to the other, 44 Rodney Doyle Stephanie Lauretanc Aaron Schnittman Christopher Reed thus shortening some time you have to be outside in the Alfred 45 Jennifer Poueymirou 50 Harry Seaman weather. Maggie Siegel And if all else fails and you 46 Stacey Parker just can't seem to find your way anywhere, there are always the 47 Diane Damour art shows to look at, with their wonderful artwprk and deli-; cious food.
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53 Matthew Silverlo 57 Andrew Stehle Bonnie Smith Davis Gym 2nd 54 Jeb Mead Floor Old Bookstore Main Street Harder Hall fourth floor Features/Arts — page 8 April 24, 1996 I Fiat Lux GREs now available on computer Students play market
BY BEVERLEY WILLIAMS the correctness of the previous section, she was allowed to answer BY BEVERLEY WILLIAMS the stock portfolio. One member of answer. the other sections. the committee monitors the Students at AU and many other A few years ago the Educational Unlike the paper-and-pencil The student members of the investment during the break and schools are not required to take the Testing Service, which designs and test, which takes six weeks to get Financial Management acts in emergency situations, said Graduate Record Exam general schedules the GRE, contracted the results, the computer test Association are managing a Brophy. test on computers now, but soon with the Silvan Learning Centers allows the examinees to check $125,000 investment portfolio, a "Being a part of SMIF was one computer-based testing will replace to computerize the general test, their scores at the end of the test. fact little known by students. way to become more involved in the written format. said John P. Carvana, director of Olson said she prefers the paper- "The [AU] Trustees gave a the offerings of the business "The paper-pencil format is the career development center at and-pencil version because she small portion of the University's school," said Brophy. something most people are used AU. likes to go back and check her endowment, $100,000, to the mem- Brandon Wang, a junior busi- to," said Emmalee Olson, a junior ETS wanted the computer ver- answers. bers to monitor and invest in the ness major, is the treasurer of athletic training and biology major sion to replace the paper-and-pen- Hartling said that the test could stock market," said Aaron FMA. He said he joined who will be taking the GRE soon. cil format by 1990, but many be intimidating for someone with- Brophy, a junior art and econom- FMA/SMIF because he felt wel- "Adjusting to the computerized schools, including AU, were in out computer experience. ics double major and president of come in the group and because he version might take time," said opposition to this procedure. Carvana agreed and said "ETS FMA. was involved in the stock market Olson. For some students, the comput- overestimates people's comfort In the faU of 1990, in high school. There are five The paper-and-pencil version of erized version will make the test level with computers." This is one Abderrahman Robana, professor active members in FMA and over the general test includes seven 30 easier and may improve their per- of the reasons Carvana said he has of business and administration, 16 members participating in the minute sections, which takes about formance, while other students kept the computer version from brought FMA to AU. SMIF. 3 hours and 30 minutes to adminis- may findi t to be "nerve wracking," being the primary test-taking In 1992, Robert McComsey, To be a member of FMA a stu- ter. The computer-based test is said Judy Hartling, associate method. now the chairman of the Trustee's dent needs a 3.25 GPA. shorter. It consists of a 30 minute director of the opportunity pro- Another reason for the slow academic affairs committee, sug- To be a member of SMIF, a stu- verbal, a 45 minute quantitative gram and director of special acade- progress of computer testing may gested that the FMA start a stu- dent needs to have "the desire to and a 60 minute analytical section mic services. be the $32 price difference. The dent management investment learn about finance and to have that is given over a 2 hour, 30 Brandy Horton, a senior history paper-and-pencil version costs $64, fund, now called SMIF. The mem- been to three consecutive meet- minute period. major who has taken both ver- while the computer version costs bers of SMIF were allotted ings," said Wang. The computer-based test is sions, said she liked the computer- $96. $100,000 to invest in stocks. Membership gives a participant called an adaptive test because ized test better. She said it was less Hartling said, "Students should The initial investment accrued a two voting rights to vote on the each question the examinee is stressful. There were no distrac- be given a choice of what format to $3,000 net profit, said Robana, but buying and selling of securities. given is determined by weighing tions, and when she finished one use." • because of lack of supervision dur- The maximum number of privi- ing the vacation periods,- the leges anyone can have is four, and Trustees sold the portfolio. the number of voting rights is The members of SMIF and the based on experience, said Brophy. Trustees decided to reinstate the The sole purpose of SMIF is to Theta Theta Chi marks 75 years investment portfolio in the spring make money from the initial of 1995, said Brophy. In the space investment, which increases the BY MIKE FULLER name to Theta Theta Chi because The sorority held many activi- of one year, ending March 30 this value of the portfolio, said Brophy. a national fraternity had the ties over the weekend including a year, SMIF's portfolio had a net "The reason for reinvesting the Theta Theta Chi had many activ- same name, said Sinesiou. barbecue bash and a wine and gain of $25,000. original $100,000 plus gains is to ities planned Hot Dog Day week- They moved into their house at cheese function for alumni, hon- To prevent SMIF from losing show the Trustees that the end, not to celebrate the hot dog 23 Sayles St. in 1923 and have orary sisters and administration. the portfolio, members of the FMA/SMIF is managing the port- but to celebrate their 75th lived there ever since. Hearing the memories, either executive board meet before vaca- folio well and that they can trust anniversary. This past spring the sorority in person or through letters sent tions and establish parameters for us," said Wang. • Theta Theta Chi was originally inducted their 1,301st sister, giv- to the house, has been the best founded on Jan. 20, 1921, said ing them the most sisters in AU part of the festivities, said Megan Sinesiou, a junior psychol- history. Sinesiou and Jennifer Reisinger, ogy major and Theta Theta Chi Approximately 40 to 50 alumni a senior communications major Graduation ceremony set historian. were expected to return to the and sorority vice president. Theta Theta Chi was the first sorority, said Denise La Force, a It is amazing "how similar peo- BY KENNETH LDDIG AND MEGAN PARK Kenneth E. Tyler, a graphic artist, sorority at AU. Originally called senior comparative cultures ple in the past were to how we will receive a Doctor of Fine Arts, D Theta Chi, they changed their major and sorority president. are now," said Sinesiou. A freak rain storm cost the and Albert F. Bandura, a professor University $4,000 in bills for dry at Stanford University and a leiroomiy Heb Wonted: Medical Secretary cleaning or for replacing atten- renowned psychologist, will 1996-1997 •3-5 days o week/job share and full time dants' ruined attire 60 years ago. receive a Doctor of Humane •Variety of physician speciality offices, entry-level health partments care position. Will answer phones, schedule patient Since then, graduation has been Letters, Emrick said. available appointments, check patients in and out, handle the held at McLane Center instead of Outstanding Senior Award referral process and arrange for tests and appointments. on the Brick lawn. speakers are Matt Biagi, communi- Excellont interpersonal skills and obihy to do multi-task. cations, and Andrea Grata, biolo- Thursday These are fast-paced environments. Medical terminology This year's graduation ceremo- • fresh fish and office exp. are minimum requirements—M.D. office ny will take place at 10 a.m. gy- Friday exp. preferred. There are temporaiy and direct hire posh Saturday, May 11 in McLane. Emrick said the ceremony • fresh bagels D®* NEW tions available,
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BY MEGAN ALLEN $33 billion from the food stamp low for women. program, a program in which 85 We need to take responsibility Female college graduates will percent of the aid goes to women for the community and for our- make on average $10,000 less and children. selves to help the situation, said than male graduates primarily Steinberg also mentioned the Steinberg. because they are female, said importance of Affirmative Action She suggested shifting the Ronnie Steinberg, visiting speak- and said that in 1995 six million focus to what is actually happen- er at the first Elizabeth women were given jobs because ing in society—the disproportion- Hallenbeck Riley and Charles R of it, including herself. ate amount of wealth in the hands Riley Lectureship in Women's The consolidation of economic of the few and the dismantling of Studies. This wage gap increases power among white males has programs that allow people to be steadily with the amount of edu- meant that the rich are getting self-sufficient. cation, she said. richer and the poor are getting In a short question and answer Steinberg, professor of sociolo- poorer, said Steinberg. While this period following the speech, gy and women's studies at is a commonly accepted idea even Steinberg said the wage gap is Temple University, presented her in the media, the media needs to closing—women now make 69 to speech, "The Economic War look at who is benefiting and who 70 cents for every dollar a man Against Women: The Material is getting hurt by this system, she makes. However, 40 percent of Bases of Rhetoric and the Politics said. this change is due to the decline in of Containment," on April 11 as Steinberg said that job evalua- men's incomes, she said. the inaugural speech in the Riley tion systems are a major cause of The work place does not accom- lecture series. Over 100 people women's lower pay. Jobs that modate families; it never has, attended. include duties such as working Steinberg said. Men must take Not just a backlash against with people, as opposed to purely family responsibility more seri- feminism, but "a war, in my opin- technical jobs, are often paid less ously, and this will occur when ion, has now been declared," said because they are considered less women make them take it seri- PHOTO BY RACHEL DANFORTH Steinberg. complex. Women are commonly ously, she said. Veggies too Ashlee Cancio-Bello takes a customer's order at the "The government is making a employed in these jobs, so their "We need raises, not roses; leg- Smart Dog booth on Hot Dog Day. Smart dogs were offered as a systematic assault on programs average pay is lower. She islation, not lunch," said non-meat alternative to hot dogs. that would help women," said stressed that she was not sug- Steinberg at the conclusion of the Steinberg. She highlighted bud- gesting that the male pay rate question period. • get cuts Congress made, such as was too high but that it was too SEE RELATED ARTICLE, PAGE 5 Lunar eclipse covered up by cloudy skies
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Features/Arts — page 10 April 24, 1996 I Fiat Lux COURT REPORT Dining services evaluated Speed in excess of 55 m.p.h.: N J. ($125) • Robin S. Gelber, Greenwood • Arthur P. McLaughlin, Alfred • Shelley K. Zavarella, Seneca ($85) Station ($85) Falls ($125) • Christopher J. Miller, Grand by Charlie J. Vazquez Services at Powell, said, • Edward R. Wyse Jr., Wellsville Island ($85) "Students can make suggestions for the menu, which is decided on ($85) Expired inspection: • Jason P. Mutter, Rochester ($85) Some AU students are fired with • Renee H. Finneran, Otisville • Mark O.Smith, Vestal ($85) a concern over fried foods and in the summer." Shafer said there No seatbelt driven ($75) making a move towards consum- is a food committee chaired by • Michael LaSalle, Massenna ($75) Other ing more nutritiously. freshman Steven White which • Jason P. Gaffiiey, Fairport ($75) • Karen K. Vignare, Almond ($75) • Ernest G. Larsson, Highland Some concerns were expressed meets every other week. • Melissa L. Cornell, Newfield Lake, clinging to vehicle ($100) at a session on nutrition present- Students can attend these meet- ings and give input. ($75) Speed in zone: • Keith L. Conner, Hornell, speed ed at the Alternative Choices • Rachel E. Allen, River Head in excess of 55 m.p.h., reduced to Health Fair in the campus center Also, Shafer pointed out that Failure to obey traffic device: ($85) failure to obey traffic device on Thursday, April 11. Related an email suggestion account, • Karla J. Stubenazy, Trenton, • William G. Devine, Groveland topics were also mentioned at a (fsuggest) exists. "As long as a ($85) recent Student Senate meeting. respectable constructive sugges- POLICE BLOTTER With publicized concerns over tion is made, I will respond to it," the long-term effects on health by Shafer said. The Alfred Police Department Park St. (Apr. 12) • Lake Rd. (Apr. 13) food, there is a curiosity among Some concern has also centered reported the following arrests Park St. (Apr. 13) some students as to what exactly around the "recycling" of meals. and indictments from Apr. 2 to Other: is put in their dining hall foods. To The dining halls are currently Apr. 15. Trespassing: • Vehicle in ditch, Cty. Rte. 12 combat doubts and concerns, mandated to have three entrees Pine St. (Apr. 6) (Apr. 5) some students are asking for available at each meal. Leftovers Airests: N. Main St. (Apr. 6) • Noise violation, S. Main St. charts outlining the various per- from the previous meal might be • Jeffrey S. Dennis, 19, Hornell, N. Main St. (Apr. 6) (Apr. 5) centages of fat and calorie con- made as an additional fourth driving while intoxicated, driving Cty, Rte. 42 (Apr. 11) • Animal complaint, while on tent. choice, thereby always offering while ability impaired, unlicensed patrol saw a 4'9" brown bunny "Not only does the food that three fresh entrees a night. operator and wrong way on a one Fire: with pink ears and nose, with a they pick for us have no taste," Shafer said sometimes the meal way street (Apr. 4) Glen St. (Apr. 6) fluffy white tail hopping from said Ginger Sanders, a freshman goes quicker on its second day. • Aaron S. Clark, 23, Hornell, S. Main St. (Apr. 11) house to house. Upon further art major, "but it is also fatty and Freshman Tirsa Nieves said, disorderly conduct, resisting investigation saw said bunny hid- • the daily alternative choices, "They [the dining halls] save the arrest and criminal mischief (Apr. ntrusion alarm: ing very colorful eggs in the snow (hamburgers, fries and hot dogs) old food, and they use it later. 4) Alfred (Apr. 6) covered grass and leaving bas- are no better." Why don't they distribute the old • Peter Gard, 20, Wynnewood, Alfred (Apr. 9) kets of candy for little children Sanders said she thinks the food to the community so we're Pa., violation of noise law (Apr. 5) Alfred (Apr. 13) (Apr. 7) selection is poor because not served fresh food everyday, or • Hugo E. Santos, 22, Alfred, dri- Alfred (Apr. 13) • Dog law violation, N. Main St. everyone's idea of eating healthy save the food for a shorter time?" ving while intoxicated (Apr. 13) Alfred (Apr. 13) (Apr. 9) is to consume vegetables. A wider Nieves said she once asked «1 Order of protection, Alfred array of vegetables should be about the freshness of the shrimp Complaints: Missing dog: (Apr. 10) made available, and she suggests that was being offered. "I heard Aggravated Harassment: Reynolds St. (Apr. 9) • Slippery highways, Cty. Rte. 12 posting nutritional facts on the the shrimp stayed in the fridge • Random Rd. (Apr. 2) W. Univ. St. (Apr. 14) (Apr. 10) food so she knows exactly what is for a whole week. I'm advised by • N. Main St. (Apr. 6) • Prowler, Cty. Rte. 42 (Apr. 10) in the food she eats. people who work there not to eat Cubbish law violation: • Animal acting rabid, S. Main Patricia Martire, manager of some things," she said. Burglary and larceny: S. Main St. (Apr. 11) St. (Apr. 11) AU Food Services, said, "This Gordon McCluskie, director of • Church St. (Apr. 2) S. Main St. (Apr. 12) • Power outage, S. Main St. (Apr. summer we are using a computer Food Services, said, "There • Fraternity Row (Apr. 15) S. Main St. (Apr. 12) 12) program where we give it recipes aren't organizations here like in S. Main St. (Apr. 12) • Road washed out, W. Univ. St. and it spits out the fat and calorie the city who knock on the back Larceny: (Apr. 12) contents. Possibly, we will be door and pick up leftovers. We • Cty. Rte. 42 (Apr. 2) )isabled vehicle: • Abandoned vehicle, Rte. 244 posting these so students can don't have very many leftovers. • Pine St. (Apr. 5) Cty. Rte. 12 (Apr. 12) (Apr. 1ST have all the information they Secondly/those meafc-areoptrons • Saxon Dr. (Apr. 9) Cty. Rte. 12 (Apr. 13) • Drug possession, Alfred (Apr. could ever want." which some students like. Also, 14) Some students are concerned there are health concerns with Criminal Mischief: Road flooding: • Disorderly conduct, Waterwells that this will not be enough. giving it away." • Rte. 244 (Apr. 4) • Rte. 21 (Apr. 12) Rd. (Apr. 15) Sophomore Cassandra Arnold Shafer said, "We have about said, "The fruits are far from 500 recipes a semester, so it will fresh and the veggies are disgust- be possible for us to print out the ing. They [the dining halls] need fat and calorie contents of the more baked things. Right now entrees and either write that there's too much fatty, fried information on the serving win- stuff." dows or print up laminated cards Jeff Shafer, director of Dining and post them." • WORK • STUDYSTUDY!. Part - Timoe A/TilMilitarîtar\y/ ServicQf»r\/iiVe» with thtïlPe NfiNeWw ' York Army National Guard can get you a: SUMMER SCHOOL FOR PEOPLE Full - Time Summer Job Part - Time Job during the School Year ON THEIR WAY TO THE TOP. $10.000 Student Loan Repayment If you didn't sign up for ROTC as a By the time you have qradualed from fieshman or sophomore, you can still college, you'll have the credentials of $6.900 Montgomery GI Bill catch up to your classmates by *j|*D|«sffiF an Army officer. 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HOG THE TERMINAL. of hard or soft ke cream? Wow... Read your Fiat Lux on-line: AU Dining Services http://fiatwww fred.edu Thi» menage brought to you compliments of the Ade and Powell Dining Hall«. Related Story Saturday, April 27 Inside Upcoming events. Former AU equipment manager Les Men's Tennis vs. RIT Kellogg passes away. See page 5. Fiat Sports Women's Softball vs. SU NY Geneseo RESULTS Men's Baseball Saxons lacrosse defuses Bombers •Geneseo 15, Alfred 11 (10 innings): Chad Kenward threw 5.1 BY STEVE WAGNER innings, gave up 6H, 4BB and 2ER, and had 6K; Steve Allen went After a first-quarter blitzkrieg of Alfred shots on 3-5 with an RBI and run goal, the Ithaca Bombers could not claw their way back into the game. The Saxons won the Men's Lacrosse Super Six Lacrosse League game with a final •Alfred 14, Geneseo 4: high scor- score of 20-14. er was Greg Schreck (2-3); David The scoring began only 27 seconds into the Heckman had 9 saves, Tim Smith game when senior Brian Midwinter put a shot had 3 saves past the first of three Ithaca goalies. Midwinter • Alfred 20, Ithaca 14: high scor- only waited another minute and a half before he ers were Shawn Curran (4-0), struck again after being fed by freshman Brad Jessie Hiney (3-1) and Patrick Morrison. Capozzi (3-0); David Heckman had Twenty seconds later Matt Caughey scored, 5 saves, Mark Butterfield had 5 and then in another 40 seconds sophomore saves Patrick Capozzi put the fourth ball past the Bomber goalie. Women's Lacrosse After another goal by junior Jesse Hiney, two • Brockport 8, Alfred 7: high scor- by Capozzi and one more by senior Bryan ers were Heidi Reynolds (3-1), Amy Valladares, the quarter ended. Alfred was up by Lamendola (3-0); Katherine Bond eight points and the game was looking to be had 14 saves either a shut-out or at least a blow-out. • LeMoyne 12, Alfred 5: high scor- The entire first quarter Alfred proved them- ers were Heidi Reynolds (3), Amy selves to be an organized team. The athletes Lamendola (1), Jodi Czasar (1) were having very little trouble controlling both ends of the field.I t was not until 7:30 was left in Women's Softball the quarter when Ithaca finallycrosse d midfield PHOTO BY JESS COPE • Alfred 11, Keuka 0: Liz in control. Oof! AU LAXer Brian Midwinter gets checked by an Ithaca player during the Saxon's 20-14 victory DeFranco won with 7IP 8K; Amy The Alfred man-to-man defense kept the Addyman went 2 for 2 with an RBI Bombers out of scoring threat. At one point, five saves and halftime was the last time the fans but more importantly the bombers had picked and 2 runs with less than a minute to go in the quarter, saw him. The second half began with freshman up speed. •Alfred 9, Keuka 6: Leigh Allen Ithaca choked on an open net. The Bombers just Tim Smith in goal. That speed built up to nothing in the last quar- picked up the win; Heather did not scare Alfred. Unfortunately, Smith demonstrated his inex- ter. The two teams traded goals as the clock ran Clemens went 3 for 5; DeFranco On the other end, the Ithaca man-to-man perience by allowing eight shots past him and down. Ithaca scored three, including the last went 3 for 4 with 2 doubles defense could not stop the Saxons. Well-execut- only stopping three in the third quarter. goal of the game with only 1:25 remaining. The ed plays, great hustle and a desire to win were Over the 15 minute quarter, Alfred had a hard Saxons scored two additional goals and sealed Men's Tennis the reasons for eight straight goals. time getting the ball past the Bomber goalie. the win. The final score was 20-14. Alfred had • Alfred 6, SUNV Fredonia 3: The second quarter was much different. Only four of the eight shots attempted made it remained in control for most of the game. Ithaca, Mulfinger (AU) def. Semensky 6- Junior Shawn Curran started off with a goal through. who had just come off of a three game losing 3,6-3; Greschuk (AU) def. Toliar 6- after five minutes. Then, Ithaca started a run It was clear that the intensity that Alfred pre- streak, just could not handle the Saxon offense. 3,3-6,6-2; Levy and Cooper (AU) that may have scared a few people. sented at first had died down, and that this was Alfred seemed to score whenever they wanted def. Bartoszewicki and Semensky In two minutes, the Bombers scored three now a different game. Ithaca also changed their to. 6-4,6-2 unanswered goals. However, the five straight appearance. The out-of-control first quarter Alfred goals in the last six minutes erased the team had evolved into a team that could pose a The Saxons were ranked 14th in the nation in Men's Track & Field comeback. The score was 14-3. threat. the latest USILA poll going into this game. •Carnegie-Mellon Inv. (no scor- Junior goalie Dave Heckman had a total of The Saxon lead had only dropped to seven, They are 9-3 this season. • ing): 2nd: Zachary Homrighaus shot put (13.66), 3rd: Dave Devir high jump (6'2"), 4th: Edward Valitutto hammer throw (34.58), Tennis aces Fredonia Alfred rides to zones 1st: (J. Bishop, W. Jenkins, L. Johnson, B. White) 4x100m BY DAVID LEVESQUE ed with Levy for a 6-4, 6-2 dou- BY STEVE WAGNER events. She also earned the title (43.52) bles victory. "Reserve Champion" at that meet. The AU men's tennis team The weather cooperated for the The AU equestrian team finished a However, she did not fare as Women's Track & Field defeated Fredonia State 6-3 on first time in a while, as the team rewarding season with ten mem- well at the regional event, which •Carnegie-Mellon Invitational (no Thursday, April 18, improving its has missed several recent match- bers advancing to regionals and was also held at Cazenovia. She scoring): 5th: Michelle Neveruski record to 2-4. es due to inclement conditions. two to zones. finished eighth and fifth, respec- 800m (2:34.10) Going into this week's competi- Due to weather cancellations, Sophomore Melissa Hawley, tively. tion, the team is showing poten- the team will play five matches in who took fourth in the advanced Also competing for the women Equestrian tial to win the upcoming matches. six days in the final week of walk-trot-canter category at was sophomore Cynthia Compton. • Regional Meet @ Cazenovia: Bright spots for the team this school. regionals, and sophomore Joe She finished sixth in the interme- 8th: Chris Hitchcock advanced year and in thé future include Looking toward next week's Ryan, who earned fourth in the diate over fences event. walk-trot-canter; 4th: Joe Ryan freshman Brian Mulfinger and matches, Levy said, "We have a walk-trot division, advanced to On the men's team, sophomore walk-trot (advances to zones); 6th: sophomore Darren Greschuk, very deep team and a good zones at Port Jervis, N J. Chris Hitchcock also competed in Cynthia Compton intermediate Both defeated their Fredonia chance of winning a few." The top four finishers in each the advanced walk-trot-canter over fences, 8th: Jennifer Coniglio opponents, 6-3,6-3 and 6-3,3-6,6- Coach Jay Murphy came to AU event at the regional meet move event, finishing in eighth place. novice over fences, 4th: Melissa 2 respectively. from Clarkson University and is on to zones, which encompass two In order to compete in the Hawley advanced walk-trot-canter Three consistent seniors, Mark also the men's basketball coach. regions. Then the top two advance regional meet, riders have to earn •Zone Meet @ Port Jervis, NJ: Levy, Jason Silbergleit and Jacob The team will practice some in to nationals in Los Angeles. a total of 35 points during the 8th (of 8) Joe Ryan walk-trot; 5th Cooper have also contributed the fall and is looking forward to Hawley is very optimistic about course of the year. Points are Melissa Hawley advanced walk- strongly this year. the President's Athletic the future of the team, but was awarded according to the ribbon trot-canter Cooper handily defeated his Conference playoffs next spring, unwilling to forecast her perfor- won. opponent 6-1, 6-1 and collaborat- said Murphy. • mance at the zone meet. "7. don't Having ten members qualify for want to jinx myself," she said. regionals is a major step in the Unfortunately, Hawley did not building of the team. AU has finish in the top two, even without never sent this many people, said (* denotes home game) a jinx. She earned a fifth place out Hawley. Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field of the eight that competed. This year also marked only the Men's Baseball 4/26-27 Penn Relays Philadelphia ,PA Ryan did not fare as well as second time the equestrian team 4/25 8:00pm University of Buffalo 4/27 UB Invft. Buffalo, NY Hawley as he finished in the eighth was forced to make cuts. Twenty- 4/28 11:00am »Championship 5/34 NYSCT&FA Champ. Rochester, NY place. Hawley summed up their five riders were chosen from the Tournament 5/17 B-W Qualifier Berea, OH feelings when she said, "Oh well, group of over forty who tried out. 5/23-25 NCAA DIV 111 Champ Napierville, LA next year." Next year the team is hoping to Men's Lacrosse Eight of the ten riders at region- hold its own show at Brentwood 4/24 3:00pm Nazareth Men's Tennis als were members of the women's Stables, said Hawley. The equestrian team is coached 4/28 1:00pm Kings Point 4/24 3:00pm Nazareth team. The team is led by senior by Becky Backer. The team has 5/1 4:00pm »Cortland State 4/25 3:30pm *Elmira Jennifer Coniglio, who competes in 4/27 12:00pm * RIT the novice over fences and the competed in eight events this year, placing third at Skidmore and Women's Lacrosse novice flat events. Morrisville. The riders practice at 4/25 6:00pm »Niagara Women's Softball Coniglio competed at Cazenovia Brentwood Stables. • 4/30 4:00pm SUNY Geneseo 4/27 1 pm/3 pm »SUNY Geneseo on March 3 and placed first in both