THGCIRCLG Volume 34, Number 12 Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. February 11, 1988 Trustees give go-ahead to new building plans by Cheryl Sobeski cost are not known at this time but residents. provide upperclassmen housing gested for this building and the details are expected to be work­ Currently, 218 students are hous­ and the option of being leased to remodelling the kitchen was College administrators received ed out within the next two months. ed five miles off-campus in a por­ the public if student enrollment was proposed. the go-ahead to further plan the The board of trustees executive tion of the privately-owned Canter­ to ever decline, A third dorm site, located closer construction of a new dormitory committee meets in March to bury Apartments. A new dorm will Three possible location sites are to the river and the tennis courts, and a classroom building, Presi­ discuss the feasibility of the to eliminate the use of this hous­ being considered for the dorm, ac­ would not be connected to the cam­ dent Dennis Murray said after last proposals. ing arrangement, said Murray. cording to Murray. pus center. Saturday's board of trustees "I think the board realizes there Cox anticipates the need for 300 One proposed spot is west of meeting. is a real need for more student students to be placed in the Canter­ Gregory and Benoit overlooking Architect, Al Cappelli, suggests A new dorm, costing between housing on campus," said Gerard bury Apartments in September the Hudson River. the dorm be built in the south end $3.5 million and $4.5 million, was Cox, dean of student affairs. 1988. A second possible site is west of near the river to keep the dorms in proposed with completion an­ "They are enthusiastic and want to The new dorm is being planned the campus center and south of the the same area and to add to the ticipated for fall 1989, while the build. Now it's just a matter of see­ for the south end of campus and tennis courts. An overpass connec­ aesthetic beauty of the college. classroom facility, expected to cost ing if it's possible and working with will be utilized by freshmen or ting the dorm to the campus center between $5 million and $6 million, the financial and design details." sophomores. The idea of two- would be constructed over the The proposed location of the was proposed with completion an­ The new dorm is expected to bedroom suites with a joint living roadway that leads to the Byrne classroom building is north of the ticipated within the next four years. house 300 to 400 students. Cham- room in each is being discussed, Residence. Lowell Thomas Center and south The specifics as to exterior and pagnat Hall, Marist's largest dor­ said Cox. A second cafeteria served by the of the site of the proposed Marist interior design, location, and exact mitory, accommodates 472 The north end of campus would campus center's kitchen was sug- Village. Board puts off action on Marist Village plan by Bill Johnson Finnco Development Corp. include a bookstore, a restaurant Murray, who spoke more con­ and a laundry facility. The board cotrustees postpon­ fidently last fall about the swift"" \~ The'primary-consideration fac­ ed a decision on the Marist Village development of the on-campus ing the board of trustees in Satur­ Saturday, with financial ar­ shopping mall, now cautiously day's meeting, according to Mur­ rangements between the college and describes the nature of this project ray, was the financial arrangement the mall developers being the big­ as "exploratory," although he concerning the land around the gas gest unresolved issue, according to maintains the college will not spend station, which Finnco owns, and President Dennis Murray. its own money to build the mall. leases Marist has on the property. "I don't anticipate that there will If approved, the Village will be Other unresolved issues are the be any resolution until the next constructed on the North End of Village's interaction with the main board meeting at the earliest, which campus where a gas station and a' campus, the types of businesses will be in March," said Murray of bank now stand. Possible tenants that would open in the mall and its the on-going negotiations with for the Village, while not definite, aesthetic appearance, Murray said. Discussion of these four issues will continue between the executive committee of the board of trustees Marist alumna Regina Clarkin founded her own paper in Peekskill, N.Y., Students speak out and Finnco, as decided at Satur­ after the city's daily moved out of town. Here she is shown with noted jour­ day's meeting, said Murray. The nalist David Brinkley and President Dennis Murray after she won the com­ by Use Martin full board of trustees meets three munication arts alumni award last spring. The Marist Board of Trustees postponed the vote on Marist Village times each year, in November, (Photo courtesy of Marist Public Information Office) shopping center last Saturday, but students are still unsettled with the February and May, while the ex­ propsed construction. ecutive committee of the board At an open forum held last December, students expressed mixed meets during the remaining feelings about the Village, according to Jeff Ferony, student body months. president. Once finalized plans are submit­ Alumna makes news "The largest percentage of students think that the Village is a good ted, the board of trustees will vote idea but are concerned with security problems and people wandering on four separate proposals concer­ from the Village onto campus grounds," said Ferony. ning each of the Village's fun­ — with own paper The majority of these students are freshmen, sophomores and damental issues, and, if Finnco juniors who may be living in the North End next year where the Village submits no acceptable proposals, by Cheryl Sobeski Clarkin was first introduced to is to be located. the college may then look for reporting in high school, but it was Celeste Frasier, president of the student academic committee, had another developer, said Murray: When Regina Clarkin wrote for the teaching of Marist journalism concerns about the village. "1 think it would be a nice convenience, The only thing certain about the The Circle in the late 1970s, she instructor Mimi McAndrew, which especially since I don't have a car and getting to the malls is like hell. Marist Village now is that it will no knew she liked reporting, but she sparked Clarkin's enthusiasm for But also, where are they going to put ail the parking?" cost the college anything, said never thought she would be writing writing. Many student* are undei the impression that Marist is funding the Murray. for her own newspaper someday. "When we came back from "The board said the college Now, Clarkin, a 1979 Marist reporting, she sat down with us in­ project, but the development of the Village will be at no cost to the dividually and made us think about school, according to Ferony. money should clearly be directed to graduate, is the publisher and part- T ...... c„,:„„ii; .» (Vorhmiii frnm Nr>» Windsor N.Y.. SUDDOrtS two refurbishing projects: Cham- owner of the weekly newspaper, our stories; I mean really think," the proposal, "Everyone thinks that the money is coming from Marist, pagnat and Donnelly," Murray The Peekskill Herald. said Clarkin. "We rewrote them over and over until she was but it's not! So I say go for it." - said, adding the board advised that "We decided Peekskill needed a local newspaper, and we were just satisfied. She was tough, but had Some students feel that the Village will continue to be postponed, the college's building effort should be directed to the Library and a naive and crazy enough to start a real love of journalism, and she especially during the construction stages. one," Clarkin now says of her has­ let that get across to her students." "1 think the location is convenient for the entire campus, but the dormitory. When questioned on the impact ty plans with partners Rich Zahrad- Clarkin got her first job as a construction of the project will probably never occur,-at least during, nik and Kathy Daley to publish a writer in 1979 in the public rela­ my years at Marist. Lowell Thomas was supposed to be completed if the mall on the aesthetics of the Sr campus, Murray admitted he newspaper in 1983. tions department of Children's Aid before I was a freshman," said Rich Guerreiro, a sophomore from would not have supported the idea Well, actually they weren't has­ Society in New York City. In 1981, New York City. of a shopping mall on campus as ty — The Herald's first edition, 26 she became editor of a quarterly Kelly Kramer, a sophomore from Paterson, N.J., said, "The Village strongly as he does were it not for pages, came out on Jan. 8,1986 — magazine, Near East, also in New is a good idea but I probably won't be here to see the completion of it. the presence of the existing bank three years after they started plan­ York. Another concern of the students is that the Village may take up and gas station. ning. They were just a little "I disliked the two-hour com­ land that could be used for housing. Although Murray said he sup­ unorganized. mutes to the city from Peekskill, "I don't think they should put it in because they need more hous­ ports the idea of having student "We didn't know how to run a but I loved living in Peekskill," ing and upperclassmen are being shipped out to Canterbury. It's a oriented businesses more accessable newspaper. We were writers, not said Clarkin. "I grew up here; my nice idea but they should use the land for housing," said one to Marist students, he wants to business people," said Clarkin, family's here." sophomore, who asked not to be identified. make the most of a situation the who resides in Peekskill. "We had The consensus around Peekskill - Continued on page 9 school is forced to accept — com­ to learn the basics of business mercial activity on campus. management." Continued on page 2 February 11, 1988 - THE CIRCLE - Page 3 Page 2 - THE CIRCLE - February 11, 1988 Fditor's Note: After Class will list the details of on- and off-campus events, such as lectures, meetings After Class and concerts. Send information to Michael Kinane, c/o The Circle, Box 859, or call 471-6051 after New vice president reflects on first weeks dent." The show begins at 9:30. Admission 7 p.m. in the Sheahan Lounge. ticket information, call the Bardavon at by Michael Kinane balance between the liberal arts and their jobs, which you sometimes ward to doing it at Marist," said Entertainment is $2. 473-2073. career curriculums. don't find at large public colleges." Sullivan. "I really want to get out The Brandenberg Ensemble From a leather chair in his Don­ Sullivan, as chief operations of­ The concern the members of the and meet the students." Love Concert Lips in Sync A perfromance by the Brandenberg Travel nelly Hall office, Mark Sullivan, ficer, replaces John Lahey, who faculty show toward both the Sullivan said he feels as though The Marist College Singers are sponsor­ The junior class is sponsoring "A Night Ensemble, conducted by Alexander Marist's new executive vice presi­ left the position last spring to students and the curriculum help Marist is the optimum sized institu­ ing a "Love Concert." The concert.which of Lip Sync" tomorrow night. Prizes will be Schneider, is scheduled for Saturday night. Bound for Albany dent, discusses the views he has become president of Quinnipiac provide an exciting educational at­ tion because the relationships features student singers, will begin at 5:30 awarded based on the best appearance, The show will take place at the Bardavon Upward Bound students will be visiting developed about the college since College in Hamden, Conn. In this mosphere, said Sullivan. found here tend not to be as imper­ p.m. today in Fireside Lounge. originality and lip sync ability. The show 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie at 8 Albany on Saturday to participate in the taking over his post in January. capacity, Sullivan will be in charge As far as the administration is sonal as is sometimes the case in a starts at 9:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Admis­ p.m. For information, call the Bardavon at Black and Puerto Rican Caucus Con­ "Marist has a reputation as an of the day-to-day operations of the concerned, Sullivan said he feels larger college. Foreign Films sion is $1. 473-2073. ference. For information, call extension institution that cares very deeply college as well as being involved in President Murray has assembled an "At Marist, the students don't Two foreign films will be shown on cam­ 356. about a quality education," said the long-term planning — excellent team. feel as though they are going to get pus this weekend. Tonight and tomorrow Mardi Gras "Stakeout" Sullivan. "I think Marist has tried academically, physically and "They are all very talented," lost in the shuffle," said Sullivan. night at 7:30 p.m., "Christ Stopped at Clubs and organizations from the Marist CUB is sposnoring a showing of to combine rigor with practicality." financially. said Sullivan of his colleagues. "It's a pleasant place to spend four Eboli," a film based on Carlo Levi's neo- community will be sponsoring different "Stakeout," starring Richard Dreyfuss and Mohonk Trip According to Sullivan, the col­ Before coming to Marist, "We complement each other." years." realist novel about poverty in southern Ita­ games and booths at the "Mardi Gras Car- Emilio Estevez, Sunday night. The film will The Champagnat residence staff is lege is concerned with giving its Sullivan served as vice president for According to Sullivan, one of his The accessibility of the faculty ly during the mid-1930's, will be shown in nivale," sponsored by CUB, in the Cam­ be shown in the Theater at 7 and 9:30 p.m. sponsoring a cross country skiing trip to the students an all around education. administrative affairs at Southern main goals will be to interact with and administration help the D245. Saturday and Sunday nights, pus Center on Saturday. The festival Admission is $2. Mohonk Preserve on Saturday. For more "Careful attention has been paid Connecticut State University in the students. students feel comfortable while "Padre Padrone," a film based on the life begins at 1 p.m. information, contact Champagnat ninth- to.developing a strong liberal arts New Haven, Conn., where he was "It's important for the ad­ they are at school, said Sullivan. of a Sardinian sheperd who went on to Paul Strowe floor resident assistant Stacy Brown. curriculum balanced against some involved in planning the school's ministration to gain input from become a university professor, will be Jazz Concert Paul Strowe will perform in the River high quality career programs," said budget and managing its academic students," said Sullivan. "Their According to Sullivan, the one Mark Sullivan shown in D245. Both shows begin at 7:30 aspect that Marist is missing is a CUB is sponsoring a performance by Room on Thursday, Feb. 18. This CUB Sullivan of the college's academic programs. opinions are open, honest and on (Photo by Bob Davis) p.m. Admission for each of these shows is jazz violinist Betty McDonald on Saturday. sponsored concert will begin at 9:30 p.m. agenda. "In addition to leaving Since his arrival, Sullivan said he target." place for students to get away from free. The concert begins at 1 p.m. in the Fireside Admission is $2. Spring Retreat Marist with the skills for a profes­ has been impressed with the facul­ One way in which Sullivan said school without having to leave the Sullivan said running a college is Lounge. There is no admission free. Campus Ministry is sponsoring a sion, our graduates gain the ty, administration and-students he he hopes to meet students is in the campus — the Marist Village. like running a small town. Just for Laughs weekend retreat at the Esopus Retreat benefits of a liberal arts has met. classroom. At Southern Connec­ "There is a library, security, Tonight in the River Room, the search Frankenstein education." "I'm impressed with the quality ticut, Sullivan taught classes on "Conceptually, it makes sense to educational facilities and food ser­ The Guthrie Theater Company will per­ House. The get-away is scheduled for Feb. for the funniest college student in the Hud­ The "Dating Game" 19-21. The trip costs $35 for students. The Sullivan cited computer science of the faculty. Particularly with public finance and educational have a place that students can use vices," he said. "You have to make son Valley comes to Marist when the Col­ The Sheahan Hall residence staff is form "Frankenstein" on Sunday, Feb. 21, and communication arts as two of their dedication to teaching," said' policy. for a variety of services," Sullivan sure that they are all running in a at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House. The registration deadline is tomorrow. For in­ lege Union Board sponsors "Comedy sponsoring "The Dating Game and Secret formation, call extension 201.. the programs that typify the Sullivan. "They are serious about "I enjoy teaching and look for­ said of the Marist Village project. coordinated way." Cabaret and the Funniest College Stu- Valentines." The game begins Saturday at play is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. For Alumna- MCR leader resigns; Continued from page 1 in 1983 was that The Evening Star, the local daily newspaper, wasn't THE COUNSELING covering enough local issues. signal problems stay Clarkin met with Daley and CENTER Zahradnik, reporters she knew by Ellen Ballou any problem with Kevin, taking from working at The Star during HELP WANTED over," said Lemek, a junior from the summers of her college days, Derek Simon, general manager Tolland, Conn. "We just want to about how dissatisfied she was with will be offering a confidential of WMCR, Marist's radio station, make sure that everyone knows and the newspaper, and they agreed. Waitress/Waiter announced his resignation last has the opportunity to vote." Clarkin and Daley researched the group for ANOREXIC and week at a staff meeting. "I'll give it a shot," said ideas of getting investors, equip­ Prep Cook Simon resigned because of a lack Browne, "but it'll be like a general ment and expenses for starting a Full/part time, days/evenings BULIMIC students. If you are of both time on campus and time manager in training wheels; I'll newspaper. Zahradnik looked in­ to devote to WMCR, according to need staff help and support." to computer systems. They met Negotiable salary the radio staff. The station hopes to start regular every two weeks for two years. No experience necessary intersested in participating, Simon was involved with the broadcasting over cable Monday, campus radio station since his Feb. 15, and will continue until the To learn more about business please call Yvone Poley in the freshman year when he was music management, Clarkin quit her can 452-3022, ask complications with the exciter can editing job in 1983, and became a director. In 1986 he became general be clear up and the installation is manager of New York's Covenant for Laura Leej Counseling Center at Ext. manager. Simon, who works in complete. ' • House, supervising 16 writers. at Patio Cafe New York City most of the week, "This is an important time for In November, 1985, word got 152/201. could not be reached for comment us," said Browne, referring to the out that The Star was being sold to at press time. hook up of the exciter. "We want Gannett, Inc., and moved to Simon's resignation comes in the to do it right. Derek gave us the another area. wake of difficulties with the in­ push now we have to follow stallation of the new exciter, which "We knew that was the oppor­ through." tune time to start our paper," said will allow for WMCR's over-the- Some problems have arisen with Clarkin. "We had to act fast." air broadcast. the idea of transmitting over the Kevin Browne, assistant general air, according to Douglas Cole, the "We had no money. We weren't manager, was filling the vacancy station's faculty adviser. ready with investors, so I went to Student Cindy Lemek at work at campus radio station WMCR. The cable station is still pursuing its plans COLD RING SALE until a formal election could be The signal will have to be con­ for over-the-air broadcasts. (Photo by Bruna Pancheri) the bank. With a consumer line of held sometime this week. fined to the campus only, and hot credit borrowed $7,000 to buy a The election is only a formality to the surrounding area as There is also the problem of fin­ computer, libel insurance, postal thing," said Cole. actually here on campus. of the by-laws that govern a club, previously planned. This poses The station is looking into the "I believe they had one set of ding someone qualified to hook the permit and our first press run," said Alice Chahbazian, production many problems, according to Cole. antenna to the top of Champagnat, said Zahradnik. ATTENTION Federal Communications Commis­ rules and regs two years ago when manager and Cindy Lemek, music "Trying to control it (the signal) sion rules and regulations to see this first came up, and that I get the running the line to the station, and *60 OFF 18K "director at WMCR. with a shape as complicated as this what they must conform to now impression that they've changed then controlling and testing the "Everyone in Peekskill was sup­ "I don't think there should be campus, that's a whole other that the equipment and exciter is since then," said Cole. signal for transmitting distance. portive. We had friends who volunteered help with writing, get­ STUDENTS ting photographs, typing and bookkeeping," said Clarkin. *40 OFF 14K {Seniors return from adventure'down under' Within time, the paper grew and hit the newsstands every week. All The Field Experience by Beth-Kathleen McCauley universities because they have "The courses we took were not failing...getting a 51 is great "Everyone was as curious three owners quit their jobs to very low quotas as far as foreign because it is passing," he said. about us as we were about $ very similar to classes offered devote their full energy and time — For the Spring semester of students are concerned." here," said Polidoro. "They of­ This laid back approach was them," said Polidoro. "They 70-hour. 6-day weeks — to The Office invites you to an in­ 20 OFF K)K By January of last year they very inviting to both students. associate American life with 1988 through the Fall of this fered journalism, drama and Herald. year, Stephen Harris and fellow had applied to eight schools and film production courses which "It allows for much more Dallas' (CBS'TV version). It Today, they still work hard, formational session on senior John Polidoro conquered with the registration deadline satisfied our communication creativity," said Harris. "Also was hard to get them to believe don't take vacations and make new ground for themselves and approaching at Marist, had yet requirements." pulling an "all-nighter" is vir­ we were just poor American enough money to get by. They re­ the Marist Abroad Program by to receive any replies. "That's Although the classes tually non-existent." students." main optimistic about the future of Co-ops and internships on studying in Australia. when we went to work on the themselves were basically the The rest of the country took As expected, both students the two-year-old Herald. The experience marked the phones, calling every school and a little more getting use to they made great friends, travelled In 1986, The Herald increased its maiden voyage for the abroad asking to speak with the head of They really did all the said. "The whole time I was and plan to return to Australia. sales to include almost half of Tuesday, program down under. The admissions personally," said there I felt like we were living Polidoro is returning in April to Peekskill's residents and won three students basically took the Harris. "We were starting to legwork themselves. in a time warp," said Polidoro. start an internship at the prizes for writing from the New Jostens Cold Sale. For one week only. Order and save on the gold ring of your dioice. endeavor on themselves, coor­ sweat it out." The next student that "Technologically they are way World's Fair in Brisbane. He York State Press Association. dinating both a program of Finally, Harris spoke with behind us. The telephones are will be a host, at the U.S. Clarkin received the 1987 Lowell FEBRUARY 16th study at a two year technical Rennie Jackson, director of ad­ wants to go won't big, black and bulky, there are Pavilion and speak to tourists Thomas Communication Arts college and finding a place to missions at the Capricornia In­ have to do half as only two television stations, and about scientific and Award, given annually to an stay for the year. stitute of Advanced Education, the movies in the theaters would technological advances in outstanding Marist communication in DONELLY 211 JOSTENS "They really did all the leg in Rockhampton, North much work.' already be on video here in American sports. arts graduate. AMERICA'S COLLEGE RIN C~ work themselves," said Cicely Queensland. Jackson accepted America." Other problems in­ "We were amazed that they "We've worked so hard. We Perrotte, program coordinator them over the phone without same, Polidoro explains that the clude not being able to find wanted to do it," said Lanning. didn't do this for the money," said TIME: 1:00-1:55 pm for the Marist Abroad Pro­ ever seeing a transcript or idea of education is totally dif­ Cheerio's at the local market, "They have matured and have Clarkin. "It's really satisfying gram. "The next student that reference from Marist. "She ac­ ferent. "The pressure to do well adjusting to the dialect and dif­ come back definitely more when you see the finished product wants to go won't have to to do cepted us based on the potential isn't the same. Since education ficulties in conquering a Big aware, less provincial." Per­ and know that your writing is half as much work." of the exchange," said Harris. is practically free in Australia, Mac attack. rotte gave the students much touching people's lives, and that Please come and find if you fail a class you can just CLASS OF 1989, 1988 Marist had never sent a stu­ "They had never had American Polidoro summed it up. credit. "Since they did it you're influencing decisions being One week only, save on the gold ring of your choice. For complete students study there before, so take it again next semester," he "Australia is kind of like a lit­ themselves, they opened many made within the town." dent to Australia to study and said. out how you can benefit details see your Jostens representative, Al Meyers. had virtually no connections in it was a first all around." tle brother. They watch us and doors and created their own Clarkin has some advice for col­ DATES & TIMES: February 22 & 23, 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. the country. However, in the With a phone call from Harris agreed. "Their way of what we do and then imitate options." lege students. "Being emotionally February 24 & 25, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; February 26, 9:30 a.m. fall of their sophomore year, Jackson to Marist confirming life is much more laid back in us." In retrospect Harris said, satisfied in a job is just as impor­ from a Co-6p or intern­ - 2:30 p.m. Harris and Polidoro evoked the their acceptance, they were off. general. Although students There were no complaints "We bit off a very large ven­ tant as material satisfaction. Hav­ PLACE: Donnelly Hall help of then adjunct professor, "I spoke with Raffe Mitchell there are equally motivated, about the social life. "Drinking ture. We wanted it badly, ing a job that you love doing is the ship in your major field or DEPOSIT: $25.00, Cash or Check payable to Jostens Raffe Mitchell, a native and I felt once they were down they pay more attention to con­ is as much a part of the regardless of all the road blocks, best feeling,"she said. Balance due will be collected April 20.21 & 22 and ring* will tv given out al the Junior Ring Ceremony Australian. there they would have no pro­ tent rather than achieving a Australian culture as we got it. It made the year that "When it stops being fun, we'll Saturday. April 30ih. Those students who do not attend the ceremony may pick up their ring May 2nd grade." Harris also added that in the office of Student Affairs. blem transferring credits back," breathing," said Harris. "They much better because we knew stop doing it," said Clarkin, when "He basically steered us to the passing grade at CIAE is SO drink twice as much, it is twice how hard we worked to get study. the right schools to apply," said said Jeptha Lanning, director of asked about The Herald's future. the abroad program. percent. "They are content with as strong and twice as good." there." "I know we all feel that way." Harris. "He told us to avoid the Page 4 - THE CIRCLE - February 11, 1988 Honors They can't cope without soaps program by Steven Murray agreed that a person must be February 11, 1988- THE CIRCLE - Page 5 persistent and able to take focus Two men wearing cowboy rejection. tabled boots, jeans and suit jackets sit "It's so tough," said by Chris Landry on the stage of the Marist Col­ O'Leary.. "You're going to get lege auditorium and joke with turned down, you have to be an audience about an airplane thick-skinned." The Academic Affairs Commit­ crash. What tee has postponed its plans for the Aleksander added, "If it's development of an honors program "Don't you think it's kind of not the thing you really want to at Marist, Margaret Calista, strange that the plane had been do, do something eke. You real­ chairperson for the AAC said last falling to earth for four days?" ly have to want to stick with it." week. Michael O'Leary asked approx­ imately 85 laughing people. Both O'Leary and The lack of faculty and ad­ O'Leary was referring to a Aleksander said that they are ministration for the program is the story on the daytime soap opera fortunate to be working due to main reason for the AAC's deci­ "The Guiding Light" in which the fact that only one percent of sion. The Core Committee, which he plays the character Rick the acting union is employed at is one seven branches of the AAC, Bauer. one time. and the AAC agreed that the com­ O'Leary and his best friend pletion of the core curriculum was Grant Aleksander, who plays "You have to keep it all in their first priority, Calista said. Phillip Spaulding on the show, perspective," O'Leary said. In order to keep the idea of a visited Marist College last "You can't just live on the suc­ full:scale honors program alive the Saturday and spoke in a relax­ cess you have now. You have to AAC is discussing a small ex­ ed and personal atmosphere to get as much exposure as you can perimental program in which cer­ a mostly, female audience. because once you leave what tain courses will be added to the The event, sponsored by the you've been doing people will regular curriculum. The AAC will College Union Board, raised the ask what you've done lately." review the pilot project in about most money for CUB this Michael O'Leary and Grant Aleksander, stars of the soap opera "The According to Aleksander, the love? two weeks. semester and the most all year Guiding Light," share a light moment during their appearance at Marist size of the audience Saturday The need for an honors program for the performing arts chair of Saturday. (Photo by Bob Davis) was perfect because it allowed CUB, according to Performing the actors to reach everyone and Pre-schoolers view was first expressed in 1984 when a which, in its Slst season, is the study done by the Institutional Arts Chairperson Katie Soffey. about an hour and 40 minutes answer all of their questions. O'Leary and Aleksander, answering questions and talking oldest running soap opera. "We try to create an informal Research department at Marist When asked for any advice showed that many students were who tour through an organiza­ about the acting profession. atmosphere," O'Leary said. the traditions of tion called "Puttin' On The Most of the questions dealt for someone interested in the ac­ "We like to make the people not academically challenged, ting profession, both actors Marilyn Poris, director of institu­ Soaps", spoke informally for with the "The Guiding Light", feel relaxed." tional research, said. The AAC Valentine's Day decided on a final proposal last Kids from the college's pre-school weigh in with their opinions November, which was to be voted by Pamela Shewchuk on love, life and Valentine's Day. Shown above: Peter Elko, Aman­ on by the faculty, but postponed What's behind maintenance problems? "You love people and you give them hearts to da DiMaso and Travis Dunn. In the insert, Peter and Amanda share show them how much you love them," said Tyler a friendly hug. Below, Travis wins a smile from his friend, Lisa the project last December. by Mark Miller closet. These places were built as February is the month when thoughts turn to Townhouses where they must cook "That could be a mechanical Bahl. 4. Reyes. (Photos by Alan Tener) apartments, not as gyms." and clean for themselves while also love, romance and the celebration of Valentine's "The time is not right for a ful­ Maintenance is not a problem of problem," said Edward Waters, Day in different ways all over the world. "My dog is love because I know I love him," ly developed program because our Two weeks ago, in Townhouse keeping up their academic and said Daniel Silberger, a 4-year-old. just trash and walls riddled with vice president for administration. Children at the Marist College Pre-School Center resources are slim," Calista said. A-3, the downstairs steps separated social levels. "I don't want to blame any Originally, the celebration of Valentine's Day holes, according to Anthony from the wall. have their own versions of what Valentine's Day is. "There is an interest and need but Tarantino, director of facilities. students but the pumps block so commemorated the martyrdom of Saint Valentine we don't know how far we can "There's no support," said As far as maintenance goes, the "Valentine's day is if you love someone they will on February 14, 270. By the 14th century the The problems are two-fold main problem with these living easily." give you hearts with candy inside them on," said stretch ourselves." said Tarantino, with the Tony Santoro, a resident from religious significance behind the holiday had chang­ Muncie, N.Y. "The steps are just situations is the plumbing, said Tarantino agreed. He said that Nicole Fiore, 5,^ r ~ ~. ed to non-religious customs that are still associated Resources are being used to hire school administration on one side attached to the wall." . Tarantino. the pump draining the shower can "ValentineVda^isaday Jyeoion't go to school with the day. faculty and administration for cap­ and the students on the other. easily be gummed up when items and a day thaMou send^Ker^rbody Valentines and ping courses in the core curriculum, "That was a result of guys fool­ In Townhouse A-2, during this are dropped in the shower and ac- do special thinl^rcfWnV: said'Amanda DiMaso, Calista said. • Tarantino believes that most ing around," said Tarantino, "I past October, whenever the toilet cidently go down the drain. When 5. ' • •' •">•.. maintenance problem's are due to 'My dog is love because I The pilot project for an honors don't think it was done intentional­ was flushed, black water rose out the pumps are clogged the toilet Deidra Swoo,4, likes to send pictures^o all her unintentional student misuse of the ly. Students need to take respon­ of the shower's drain. backs up which is what occurred in valentines with hearts on them and she hopes to program will probably consist of facilities or just fooling around. know I love him'-Daniel special activities and inter­ sibility for themselves." "We used the upstairs shower A-2. get candy from her valentine. However, she would disciplinary seminars for honor He said that the school is trying for two weeks," said Jean Harris, "The pumps are delicate," said not reveal who her valentine is. Silberger students. Further details are not "Last year in Townhouse A-7, to teach responsibility by putting a sophomore from Pompton Waters. "A certain amount of care One student, Emily Fink,4, said she collects available at this time, Calista said. the guys there ripped out a whole students in such situations as the Lakes, N.J. does need to be taken." hearts and puts them on the walls for Valentine's Day. The emergence of Valentine's day was also Valentine's day is, "I and 4," according to thought to be associated with the Roman fertility NicolettcRabadi, a 4-ycar-old. festival of Lupercalia which was recognized on "We have turkey and we get some heart candies February 15th and may have been related to the for Valentine's day," said Nicolette. celebration of Saint Valentine. The pre-school children agree that Valentine's According to Chris Krolick, a senior from Day is special and that it has to do with candy, Rosedale, N.Y., the heart idea that goes along with hearts and love. Some of the children feel they Valentine's day came from when a prisoner in jail know what love is and explained how it relates to needed something to write on. The prisoner found Valentine's Day. a leaf and scratched a message on it. The leaf was "Valentine's are love." said Lisa Weeden, 4. "I a laural leaf which is shaped like a heart. Ever since When you've got a beer know I love them and I care about them so I know then people have been writing on heart shaped if they're valentines or not. It all gets mixed up paper now known as valentines, said Krolick. The sometimes, with the hugging and kissing — but paper valentine dates all the way back to the 16th this rich and rlavorful that's yucky." century. by Shelley Smith else to look forward to," said McCarthy. Since her engagement began on Christmas Another senior, Karen Colombo of Clark, Eve, Bramley's schedule includes being a Many seniors are looking forward to N.J., got engaged on her birthday — New full-time student, working 36 hours a week graduation and beginning life in "the real Year's Eve — to Scott Chamberlain, a 1987 at an accounting firm in Kingston and plan­ why suck a lime? world", but some are excited about leaving Marist graduate. ning her wedding. school for other reasons. "I've always been busy here but now it's While most seniors are lining up jobs and even more hectic," said Bramley. deciding where to live, marriage is on the Bramley has dated her fiance Larry for mind of some who are finalizing their wed­ over three years and they plan an Oct. 8, ding plans. 1988 wedding. "I can't wait to get married," said Nadine These couples seem to be following an Wedding Orlino, a 21-year- old senior from Shirley, emerging trend in society, according to the N.Y., who has been engaged for 16 months Rev. Benedict D'Allessandro. - to Darren Cioffi. "People don't usually get married until They have been together for eight years they are out of school," said D'Allessandro, and the wedding plans were bound to hap­ who added that, even if a couple is engaged pen, said Orlino. while still in school, they usually wait two bells ring According to Orlino, being at school and or three years after they graduate to get trying to plan a wedding can be difficult. married. "It's harder to be here sometimes, I want "Many students are more concerned with to be home and get psyched-up for it," said setting themselves up career-wise and finan­ Orlino of her wedding day. cially," said D'Allessandro. in future Kathy McCarthy, a senior from Syracuse, Chamberlain surprised her but had told Laurence Sullivan, professor Religious N.Y., said she doesn't feel her "big day" has her family and friends of his proposal weeks Studies and instructor of the "Marriage and changed her life as a college student. before asking her. Family" class at Marist said it is difficult to "Just because I'm here and I'm engaged "Everybody knew before I knew!" said give quick advice to engaged couples because Let's face it, amigos, any beer that needs a slice of lime to give it flavor can't be much of a beer. doesn't mean I'm different than any of my Colombo. "We had talked about it, but in every couple is different. of seniors housemates or my friends," said McCarthy, my mind I was thinking graduation." Sullivan said he feels that his class teaches Discover Calgary Amber Lager... Its rich, imported taste is hearty and robust. Try it the next who has been engaged to Chuck Fillizola for For Debbie Bramleyi being engaged makes some people more about themselves and how her already busy schedule even busier. to be more intimate while others are learn­ McCarthy said that she is really looking ing to be more open and honest. time you order beer, and hold the lime. Calgary Amber Lager. Join the stampede. forward to graduation but that she is living Bramley, 22, a senior accounting major day by day and not trying to rush anything. from Andes, N.Y., said she feels being "There's hard times, but so what, you get over hard times. It makes the fun times bet- "I still do the same things. I still want to engaged hasn't changed her life but that she is looking forward to graduation. '— " said McCarthy of married life. Importedh\ iVmurv Importer-liu lUlnmorv. M.ml.mJ have fun. I'm normal. I just have something editorial Page 6 - THE CIRCLE - February 11, 1988 viewpoint February 11, 1988- THE CIRCLE - Page 7 Drunk driving Black history important for everyone by Charles Fleming lesson for all We are now in the midst of Black Two Marist students, Matthew Smokovich and Mario Man- History Month. The "black" in February is marked fredi; died in separate car accidents last month. "Black History Month" does not OWT&'RA signify a month set aside for black as the month when Both of these students were killed when their cars were struck people to learn history. not only black by vehicles driven by people under the influence of alcohol. February is marked as the month In the wake of recent events, drunk driving has become a ma­ when not only black people, but all . people, but all jor topic of conversation in the Marist community. Students, people learn something about the faculty and administration alike have expressed concern over this experience of the black man. people, learn growing problem. Hopefully, this experience will not something about At Marist, the administration has seen fit to ban the use of concentrate on only the experience alcoholic beverages by students on campus that do not meet the of the Afro-American starting with the experience age requirements set by New York state law that a person must the tribulations of slavery and of the black man be 21 years old to purchase alcohol. culminating today, but will reach deeper, wider, and higher to In order to comply with this law, the administration has forc­ discover a more diverse and reminder to me to learn about a ed its students, most of whom are under the legal age, to leave enlightening experience of the significant race of people. During campus in order to drink and socialize with their friends. black man and his culture. that month I find myself reading Granted, there are no rules that state that a person has to have Many non-blacks, and some more than usual about the black a drink in his hand to socialize, but the administration should blacks, question the validity of experience. realize that drinking is a common practice at student gatherings. Black History Month. Most of On the other hand, I also find In fall 1985, the students prepared for the annual celebration these same people oppose the no­ myself impressing the black ex­ of River Day. At the outset of the party, the students were forc­ tion of black history itself. perience upon others. Idealistical- "Black History" is not an at­ ly, I desire to maintain this fervor ed to move the "festivities" to a Veterans of Foreign Wars post throughout the entire year, in Poughkeepsie. 'Sfo tempt to invalidate "history", nor an attempt to separate the two. In­ however, 1 always peak during In order to return to campus, students were forced to drive deed, black history is the portion February — teaching and learning. drunk, ride with someone who was drunk, or walk the nearly four of history that has been omitted, If there is a God, I believe he (or miles back to campus. Some students did ride back in college- either purposely or unintentional­ she) would encourage everyone to owned vans. ly, from what we usually learn as sit, feast, and learn more about Wouldn't it be safer if the students were allowed to remain on history. The proponents of "black each other. The month of February campus rather than run the risk of driving under the influence? history" are attempting to restore is set up to do just that — help man The administration does have some responsibility for the missing links into the chain of Twenty-five years ago, the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. made his famous address from learn about himself. Maybe black, events that constitute the human the steps of the Lincoln Monument. (UPl Photo) American-Indian, Chinese and welfare of its students. To this point, college students have not every other imaginable history been deterred from drinking and they probably never will. So the experience. Since black history concerns the only beneficiaries of a better Black History Month every year, I cultural ignorance. should be combined to form one question is — why put the students in any more danger than they dislike the "one month and it's I would love to see Marist Col­ history. put themselves in? .4&{&mejva%^-a>s itself with restoring the history of educated general public. As groups a race and its culture, I consider it learn more about each other they over" attitude. People should be lege adopt some type of black This would be very difficult due Up to now, this seems to have been solely an indictment of the cultural enlightenment. Becoming increase their ability to com­ interested in black history not on­ history program in the near future. to the influence that perspective has practices and policies of the administration. While the administra­ sensitive to this type of history is municate and live in peace ly during February but throughout Schools like Marist, with small on history. However, if history is tion holds some responsibility for the safety of the students, it no doubt education. together. With the amount of racial the entire year. minority populations, can learn a book, those who are for combin­ is not totally responsible. When people learn about the ac­ tension apparent in the United Furthermore, individuals should and teach a great deal to it's com­ ing histories should also condone Ultimately, the students have a responsibilty to themselves. complishments that their ancestors States today, cultural enlighten­ be aided by larger groups who sup­ munity by adopting such a pro­ adding an important chapter to sarcasm made, they develop a stronger pride ment should be not only supported, port the goals and purposes of gram into it's curriculum. What do that book. They are responsible for making sure they do not endanger their you think Marist? Charles Fleming is a senior com­ own lives, or the lives of anyone else on the road. 101 in themselves. In this aspect, lear­ but demanded by those who believe teaching black history yearlong. ning black history makes black in domestic peace. Peace — it does Student groups, teachers, and On a personal level, I get psych­ puter science major. He was presi­ Going to college entails a period of maturation in which the have a nice ring to it. schools are a few groups who could ed when Black History Month ar­ dent of the Black Student Union in students are supposed to learn the responsibilities of adulthood. people feel better about themselves. However, black people are not Although I look forward to do a great deal in destroying. rives. February stands as a the 1986-87 academic year. One of these responsibilities is the safety of themselves and those around them. When getting into cars, people should not think they have the right to endanger the lives of others. The lives of all drivers can be changed by a mistake or The bowling junkie :c\; \- miscalculation by one person. The chances of making that mistake are increased immeasurably when the driver of a car is impaired by alcohol. by Carol Falcinelli the exhilaration of bowling a strike average and best game for both Tffc PPBSEHCE. CF So, the responsibility of student safety with regard to drunk as well as the depression of throw­ males and females. No, I have not won a trophy yet, but the season • he National Association of College Stores, the Oberlin, Ohio-based group that tracks campus fads, SCRIPT TKCTSW driving lies in both the hands of the administration and the stu­ Tuesday nights in Poughkeepsie ing a gutterball. (Unfortunately, I has a list of what's no longer hip, what became hip in 1987, and what's about to become hip in 1988. have taken on a brand new mean­ am much more familiar with the is young. I have youth on my side, A?6r\Ml«*N.*. dent body. ing for me this semester. A certain latter.) and I'll be sure to bounce back. Learn the lesson that Matthew Smokovich and Mario Manfredi electricity fills the air as I ready I have discovered that bowling is (Although I am not holding my learned the hard way — drunk driving can kill. myself for an evening of intense most definitely a sport for breath on this one and would ad­ What Wwrt Oat hi '87 What Cam* hi la '87 competition. everyone. A quick glance around vise anyone else to do the same.) • Yuppies • Community service In what arena, you ask? Basket­ the lanes tells me these people do Involvement in Marist's In­ • Fergie Bows • Couch potatoes (the Club) ball? Arm wrestling? Speed not have to follow rigorous condi­ tramural bowling league has • Jogging • Walking tioning schedules to keep in shape skating, perhaps? Intelligent brought about a metamorphosis in • Wine Coolers • Dry rushes responses all — but inaccurate as for bowling. Of course, these are myself; I am now proud to be call­ well. Every Tuesday evening, my by no means the beer-bellied Water ed "bowler." • Rubber Swimsuits • Frozen everything three cohorts and I (collectively Buffalo Lodge boys who join Fred Consistently the worst bowler on • Fraternity Hazing • Pasta everything known as "Cool Breeze") head for and Barney for a few frames every the worst team in the league, I must • Madonna and Sean • Meat loaf (the food) the Hoe Bowl in nearby Hyde week, but bowlers (myself includ­ now concentrate on striving to bet­ • Cocaine • Ecstasy (MDMA) Park. We have just joined the ed) are not necessarily pillars of ter my average. (Rest assured, this • Promiscuity • Condoms Marist College Intramural bowling athleticism. If you walk into the will be no small task.) Hoe Bowl this Tuesday, you won't • Diet talk • Five extra pounds league and are kicking ourselves for And my team? I feel our captain, • Knees not having done so last semester. trip over anyone engaged in various Eileen "Red Rider" Murphy, • Fat pants As of last week, the league had stretching and warm-up routines. summed up our situation best when • Raggedy clothes • Stone-washed denim • Sports megascholarships • Leather aviator jackets expanded to a record 30 teams These people just go out there she said, "If gutterballs were O0R5ewe>TH& which assemble every Tuesday at and bowl. And bowl they do! strikes, imagine how great we • Ft. Lauderdale at Spring Break • Cheap Spring Breaks VK3CR& AMP 9:30 p.m. and basically take over Trophies are awarded for best would be." • Michael Jackson • Preppy Clothes

~\ Campus Center park to open this spring c* ^ thursday Fan freeze thawing by Nancy Bloom Lady swimmers morning by Wes Zahnke last year's home average. With spring only months away, Steve Murray, a sophomore quarterback There was a time when the only from Stoughton, Mass., said he underclassmen will soon have a Marist sporting event to be well at­ still undefeated thinks there are a variety of reasons by Jeff Nicosia place to enjoy the sun and the nice by Kristine Manning weather without going very far. tended were the men's basketball for the rise in attendance. qualifying, now I have to worry games. "The crowds this year are about the competition." Complaining is a long time The new park presently under Lisa Burgbacher broke her own construction on the land directly One visit to a Marist College unbelievable," Murray said, "but At the meet, personal-best times honored tradition at Marist. Planning hockey game at the Mid-Hudson it's not entirely due to the team. school record for one-meter diving were recorded by Jackie Hackett in There's just so much to com­ behind the Campus . Center, is and qualified for the NCAA another movement to improve the Civic Center will show how times Last year we played on Wednesday the 200-yard backstroke (2:41.11); plain about- food, housing, can­ are changing. nights and beer was not sold at the Eastern Zone Championships as Kellie O'Toole in the 50- and nibalism, etc. quality of the campus, said Dennis the future the women's swimming and diving Murray, president of Marist The hockey team has come a rink." 100-yard freestyle (28.78 and So I said to myself: "Self? long way, both in terms of winn­ "This year we play prime-time team drowned St. Francis, N.Y., 1:04.93) and Julie Magazeno in the College. ing and attendance. The Red Foxes 109-29, Friday night. Why don't you devote a whole The park will be an extension of of my kid Saturday nights and beer is sold." 1,000-yard free (12:15.66). column to the things at Marist by Chris Barry are currently 5-5-2 in the Many students said their main Burgbacher's 449.24 total — The team now takes its 6-0 the River Room and will overlook Metropolitan Collegiate Hockey nearly 35 points better than her old that are really lame?" the Hudson River. reasons for coming were excite­ record to Trenton State College in When I have a son, he is go­ Conference. The team has four ment, fun and a genuine love of the record — earned her the trip to the New Jersey for this weekend's 1. Eating Ramen Pride It will be enclosed for the games remaining — all at home. Eastern Zones at Brown Universi­ noodles with your hands students safety and have benches, ing to be a boxer. game. Metropolitan Conference Swimm­ Attendance for home games this "I love the violence and the ty March 11-13. Burgbacher is the ing Championships. 2. No maid service for tables and.barbeques for picnicing. I want my son to have the one only female diver or swimmer in There will also have a lawn for thing I never really had much of year has been averaging between roughness of the sport," said Diane "We're tapering now," said upper-classmen 200 and 250 people, according to Marist College history to qualify 3. Morton Downey Jr. relaxing and sunbathing. — money. And I don't think Monaco, a sophomore. "It's more Doug Backlund, the women's swim Mike DeCosta, a sophomore player exciting than basketball and there for Division I national champion­ coach. "And judging from the per­ 4. Anyone who likes Morton A contractor is only waiting for following my lead will get my ship competition. the land to thaw out before recon- son rich. from Dorchester, Mass. He said is more action." formances last Friday, I'm confi­ Downey Jr. that's almost 10 times more than "It's like a big burden was lifted 5. Not being able to grow tinuing construction of the park, Here I am, 100 days away John Downey, a sophomore dent that the girls are fully from Hopewell Junction, N.Y., off my shoulders," said prepared to swim their best." your hair long (because you end which should be ready early this from college graduation and I Burgbacher. "I was worried about up looking like "Link" from spring, according to Anthony don't have a lot of money. said that he came for a "hodge­ the Mod Squad) Tarantino, director of facilities. For the past four years I've Women podge"" of reasons and pointed out 6. Numerous girls The land was leveled and the been sweating through tests, the friendly atmosphere which he Continued from page 12 7. Keg restrictions trees were cleared early last fall, but pulling all-nighters to finish Continued from page 12 thought added to a fun evening. 8. Limited membership in the construction was halted due to the term papers, waking up said Babineau. "The action is really exciting," Masciale "Shirley Jones Fan Club" winter, said Tarantino. A new patio and picnic area will open this spring at this site behind Campus Center. hungover to make a Friday class Marist played exceptionally well Downey said, "and you get a real 9. Add/Drop (Photo by Bob Davis) (OK, so I probably missed 90 against a powerful team which closeness to the game that you just ing study halls, providing tutors tells us to talk to the teacher," said 10. No women's rugby team The park, which will be similar percent of the Friday classes boasts three all-league players in­ don't get at other sporting events." and helping athletes adjust their Trevasani, a sophomore from Clin­ to the patio overlooking Cham­ cluding 6-foot-5 center Sandra Mr. and Mrs. Charles Broe, of 11. 8:15s to Tarantino. Murray. joy themselves and play ball," I've ever had but at least I tried schedules to balance athletics and ton, N.Y. "If we fall behind, all we 12. 9:50s pagnat parking lot, will be a good The funds for construction of most of the time) — all for Cook who had 28 points and 11 Millbrook, N.Y., come to every academics. have to do is go to her and talk opportunity for the students to "The Townhouses and the Tarantino said. "I think this is a 13. 11:25s the park is coming out of a general Garden apartments both have what? rebounds. home game to see their son Charlie "Few people realize the time about it and she usually gets us a relax and enjoy the river, according good idea for the rest of the play. "We both love hockey 14. The wonderful scent of operating budget, according to places where the students can en­ students." For the hope that if I'm lucky Cook dominated in the first half constraints placed on these students tutor in a day or so." the Poughkeepsie sewage plant I'll be able to find a job within not only on offense but on defense . because it's so fast," Mrs. Broe with practices, games or meets, stu­ Trevasani's coach, Ken J 5. 50 dollar rext books you six months of my graduation so were she blocked five shots, as said, "but we also come to see No. dying, classes, and some even have Babineau considers Masciale's in­ never use March6toApril23,1988* I can start paying back the loans Marist shot only 25 percent. 27 play." jobs," said Masciale. "A student put in his team's academic progress 16. Townhouse heating which put me through school. "We had good shots, they just Still others said that they came should not be punished for missing invaluable. "Before Barbara came, systems I took out loans to go to col­ weren't dropping," said Babineau. to offer their support for much a class to travel to a meet, but we it was the coach's responsibility to 17. Farting loudly in the com­ lege so I can get a job and make Marist improved in the second lighter reasons. definitely don't think it should be contact the professors and keep puter room money. But when I do get a job half, shooting 48 percent from the "The hockey games are a social an excuse for not knowing the track of how the player's were do­ 18. Winter parking and start making money I'll be field but a late run fell short. event as well as a sporting one," material. The athletes are just as ing in all of their classes," said regulations BERMUDA using that money to pay back "The first half was the difference said Chris Landry, a sophomore responsible for the information Babineau. "She's very capable at 19. People who bathe before the loans. in this game," said Babineau. from Cumberland, R.I. learned in that class as any other her job and an excellent liaison bet­ class So I figureth e easiest way for Dowe led the Lady Red Foxes "Whenever you get the combina­ student." ween the coaching staff and the 20. People who don't bathe my kid to get rich is to get into with 12 points and 10 assists while tion of women, beer and hockey, Laura Trevasani, a member of professors." before class (and should) boxing. Michelle Michel added 11 points. you just can't lose." the women's basketball team, is us­ Masciale hopes to develop the 21. Interpersonal COLLEGE WEEKS Let's face it. A person can Jennifer O'Neil went down with "I come because I got a great ed to the procedure followed when liaision portion of her job into a Communications become filthy richb y getting on­ a knee injury during the game. deal on season tickets," said Jim she misses a class for an away more identifiable aspect. 22. Being cold to a roped-off piece of canvas Babineau said she could be sidelin­ Donnelly, a sophomore from game. "After all, we all share the one 23. No on-campus Taco Bell and trying to beat-the crap out ed for as long as four or six weeks, Waterbury, Conn. "They're free. "After Barbara sends out the ex­ common goal— to produce a stu­ 24. Having millions of of someone else. but at this time their is no official You can't beat that deal with a cuse notes and gets the work that dent that's qualified to exist in the women find you incredibly at­ Take, for example, Mike word. stick." we'll miss while we're away, she workplace." tractive only after you've Tyson and Michael Spinks. In entered a serious relationship June they will get into the ring (not that this has happened to and attempt to behead each me- but it could- couldn't it?) other. Tyson will make close to 25. People who have aban­ $20 million and Spinks will walk POP QUIZ ON BEER doned the Yankees away with almost $15 million. Want it Cold? 26. NCAA regulations Even if Spinks is carried away 27. "G. Gordon Liddy style" in a stretcher he's still set for Want it Cheap? bouncers life. 28. The upstairs toilet at C-5 I'd get into a ring and let so­ Want it 1 mile away? 29. The library closing at 12 meone pummel my head for a (Does your mind shut off at few rounds for that much Want all kinds? midnight?) money. I'd even consider letting him hit me with a stick. A large Want good service? 30. The demise of the Smiths stick. 31. The Champagnat With a nail in the end. Want kegs? Taps? Wind-Tunnel So if I can get my kid to en­ 32. Losing your leather jacket dure pain and enjoy fighting by Beer Balls? 33. Shot-Gun toting in­ the time he's 10, I figure he'll dividuals that often frequent be on track to turn professional Want everything you need to party? Sidetracks by 18. 34. Button-fly jeans(only I'll get him used to pain as Want the answer?... when you're drunk) soon as he enters the world. I'll 35. Non-paying internships tell the doctor to punch him 36. Dorm rooms with themes when he's born instead of the 37. Commuting to NYC (bet­ usual siap. Then I'll get him a ter known as "The Hell Trip") crib on rollers so he'll fall often 38. Going to jail and toughen-up his head. 39. Lack of on-campus con­ When he starts going to THRIFTY dom machines school I'll shave his head and 40. Joey O'Brien's resume dress him like the biggest nerd 41. Adjunct professors in the world. That way the other 42. Core Curriculum x-5--/-.?£, kids will make fun of him and 43. Repeat showings of he'll start learning how to fight. "Rambo" When you break away this year, By the time he turns pro he BEVERAGE CENTER 44. The fart that Dennis Mur­ won't even have to be that ray and Bill Murray aren't good. Gerry Cooney proved related do it with style. that, then laughed all the way to 45. Abstinence Your College Week in Bermuda is more than just (Do remember to keep left!) the bank. 46. J.A.P.'s sun, sand and surf. 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No clocks in Marist East Proprietor - John Urban Class of 82 class-rooms REDMAN SPORT & TRAVEL 1 (soo) 237 7465 In N.Y Slate call collect: MONTH (212)796-6646 sports Page 12 - THE CIRCLE - February 11, 1988 VanWagner, swim team riding fresh wave by Joe Madden recruits in his four-year tenure at beat the Engineers of RPI, 113-97. number one in both three- and five- but just seeing the improvement in Marist. At least 15 personal-best times were meter diving. He will be competing the times makes it well worth it," After losing five seniors from "The performance of the established in the meet, according against some of the best Division said Barret. last year's team, Larry Van­ recruits made me reassess my goals to Barret, a senior from Sayville, I divers on the east coast, according Wagner, the men's swimming and for this season," he said. "I'm. very N.Y. to VanWagner. "Our first priority right now is diving coach, really didn't know happy with their performance." Bubel, of Lagrangeville, N.Y., VanV/agner attributed the the Metropolitan Collegiate Cham­ what to expect when his team first VanWagner cited captain Dave had set new school records in both team's recent win streak to a gruel­ pionship," VanWagner said. "I'd hit the water at the McCann Barrett and freshmen Joe Bubel, the 200-yard freestyle and 200 but­ ing 16-day training session held like to do even better than last Recreation Center. Scott Tummins, and Paul Barrese terfly four times this season. He during the winter break. The team year's fourth place finish out of 18 As his team prepares to host the as main reasons for the team's continued his record-breaking pace covered a total of 68 miles over 13 teams." U.S. Merchant Marine Academy success. against RPI, once again smashing swimming days. today at 7:00 p.m. he realizes his On Tuesday, the Red Foxes fac­ his own mark in the 200 fly. "It's been like two different Tonight's meet is the team's last troops are ready to wallow in the ed SUNY Maritime. They entered Barrese, of Newburgh, N.Y., seasons for the team," VanWagner before the Metropolitan Con­ water with anyone. the contest with a 5-3 record and qualified for the Eastern Seaboard said. "Their cardio-vascular en­ ference Championships Feb. 24,25 Van Wagner's expectations have a three-meet win streak. Results Prequalification Championships, durance levels have really and 26 at the U.S. Merchant changed largely due to the perfor­ were not available at press time. held at Brown University. He is improved." Marine Academy in Kings Point, mance of the largest group of Last Saturday the Red Foxes currently undefeated and ranked "The training was really tough, N.Y. Hockey team falls to Columbia by Ken Foye a 32-save effort by sophomore third period, Marist nearly made a goalie Jim Stanton. In contrast, remarkable comeback. One reason for the Marist Col­ Columbia was only penalized a Sophomore Steve Murray turn­ lege hockey team's loss to Colum­ total of 18 minutes. ed a Tremblay feed into a score to bia University last Saturday night Marist's penalties included a make it 5-2, and senior Ken may easily be found inside the Mid- misconduct penalty, two slashing Marasco scored an unassisted goal Hudson Civic Center. It's the small penalties, two checking from later to pull Marist to within 5-3. area behind the boards between the behind penalties, and a roughing Two other shots, which would have Marist bench and the scorer's table. penalty. The Red Foxes also receiv­ enable the Red Foxes to salvage a The penalty box. ed a bench minor when a rule book tie, hit the goal post. The Red Foxes, 5-5-1 in was thrown onto the ice to protest "It was one of the best periods Metropolitan Conference play, a call. we've ever played," said Lentz of took 30 minutes in penalties and Tremblay's goal in the first the final twenty minutes. "We just fell to the Lions, 5-3. period kept Marist close, with the came up short." Marist plays at home tomorrow score 2-1 after the first period. Having lost three games in a against New York University at The second period, according to row, the Red Foxes need improve­ 3:00 p.m. and again on Saturday Marist coach John Lentz, "was all ment from a few. individuals, said at 10:00 p.m. against Fordham Columbia." The Lions kept Marist Lentz. "Chris (Tremblay) played University. off the scoreboard and scored two really well, and Jimmy (Stanton) The Marist hockey team suffered a loss at home against Columbia last Saturday, the high number of goals themselves. Both goals came played a good game," he said. Saturday. The Lions defeated the Red Foxes, 5-3. penalties overshadowed a solid of­ with a Red Fox in the penalty box. "But some of these other guys fensive showing by freshman Chris After Columbia made it 5-1 by seem like they're out to lunch." (Photo by Dave Barrett) Tremblay (one goal, one assist) and scoring just 34 seconds into the Masciale providing needed service Paterno keys b-ball win by Dan Pietrafesa who plays for Monmouth. "I The Red Foxes played a pressure as academic advisor for athletes recruited Steve. He can shoot very defense, causing 16 first-half tur­ by Helen Gardner one," said Masciale, a Poughkeep- The Marist College men's well." novers and let at halftime by 20 There are a lot of women who sie native. "It took a while to basketball team has shown recent The outside shooting of Paterno, points. establish my purpose here to the opponents a previously un­ Bobby Reasbeck, Joey O'Connor would love a job that includes be­ "We needed someone to bring ing the only woman traveling with coaches, the teachers, and to the characteristic trait. and John Kijonek has given Marist athletes themselves. The athletic An outside threat. a dimension the team has lacked in the ball up court," said Wagner a men's college basketball team. coach Neil Kennett. "If I was play­ They might not be as anxious to department immediately made me Freshman Steve Paterno scored the past. feel comfortable, though, and a career-high 20 points in only 17 This new threat has improved the ing us, I would have pressured us take Barbara Masciale's position as too." Marist's academic advisor to everyone was supportive of my minutes including six 3-point shots play of the forwards as well. Rudy athletics if they heard the other less- position." to lead the Red Foxes to a 83-54 Bourgarel continued his strong play Wagner started the game with a glamourous aspects of her 10- She realized that the job would win over ECAC opponent Wagner with 12 points and five blocked box-and-one type defense, with the 12-hour workdays. include many challenges, not only last Saturday night. shots. one player waiting in the Seahawks' Masciale, 24, sees the long hours because it was a new position but This Saturday, the Red Foxes "It's playing time, experience offensive zone. The strategy was to she puts works in her office at the because of her age and the tradi­ will travel to Long Island Univer­ and confidence," said Marist head try to create a fast break with a James J. McCann Recreation tional rift between athletic and sity. Marist defeated the Blackbirds coach Dave Magarity of long outlet pass. The play worked Center as rewarding as they are academic communities. 97-66 in the teams' first meeting. Bourgarel's improved play. once and failed once. difficult. "A lot of teachers and students Last night, the Red Foxes played 7-4 center Rik Smits also had a here think that the athletic depart­ St. Francis, N.Y., and All-America strong game. In 20 minutes of ac­ "There are two ways to handle "I'll admit it is not an easy task it," Magarity said. "Play four-on- keeping track of over 350 athletes ment cares about the records of the candidate Darwin Purdie in tion, Smits had 17 points, 10 re­ teams, not the work of the Brooklyn. Results were not bounds and five blocked shots. four or don't worry about the man taking 15 credits each and making down court. We put Rudy on the sure that they're meeting their re­ students," said Masciale. "My pur­ available at press time. However, this was not the same pose is to ensure that we're doing Saturday, Paterno was Marist's Wagner team that was leading inbounder to create time for Draf- quirements so they'll graduate on ton and Joey to get down court." time," said Masciale. "But I enjoy as much for the academic self as we outside threat as he made six of the Marist until the final seconds in are for the athletic part of the seven shots he took from 3-point their first meeting. Keith Craffey led the Seahawks dealing with this age group and I with 13 points and Pernell Woods get a great deal of satisfaction help­ student." range. The Seahawks entered the game Masciale does not allow the com­ "That's the second time a Pater­ without the services of six of the finished with 10. ing people getting themselves Drafton Davis dished out eight organized and working through petitors to use athletics as an excuse no has beaten us this year," said team's top seven players including for poor academics. Her services Wagner head coach Neil Kennett Dean Borges — ranked fourth in assists for the Red Foxes and their problems." O'Connor added six. Masciale graduated from Fair­ include actively monitoring the referring to Paterno's brother Mike the nation in scoring. field in 1986 with a bachelor's progress of athletes in the degree in psychology and came to classroom by receiving progress Marist last year to fill the newly- reports at least three times a created position. semester from instructors, schedul- Wagner tips Lady Red Foxes Continued on page 11 "The job was difficult from day by David Blondin zone. second place in the conference. That, combined with 28 percent "I know this team can play," The Marist College women's shooting in a second half in which said Babineau. "They have a lot of basketball team fell to ECAC op­ the Lady Red Foxes score only 19 desire and the intensity is very ponent Wagner College last points, spelled self-destruction for high." weekend, 51-49, because of poor Marist. The first half saw Marist in a shooting and turnovers down the Neither team shot well in the variety of defenses that held a stretch. game which came down to a shot quick Wagner team to only 22 first "We tried to slow down the tem­ at the buzzer, which would have half points. po," said head coach Ken given Marist the win, bouncing off Marist was led by Jaquelin Babineau, "which I'm starting the front of the rim. O'Neil with 15 points and Danielle rethink." "The kids wanted that game, Galarneau with 12 points. Maureen Babineau said he felt slowing the wanted it bad," said Babineau, Dowe also played well, scoring game down late in the second half referring to his team's intense play. eight points, pulling down a team- and taking time in setting up an of­ Earlier in the season Wagner blew high eight rebounds, recording fense might have cost the team the Lady Red Foxes away, beating three steals and dishing out a game- some of its momentum. them by 28 points. high five assists. Marist led for most on the se­ The game started on a sour note Babineau said he feels his team cond half until Wagner went ahead for Marist. Prior to tip-off Marist is steadily improving and has been on a pair of foul shots in the received a double-technical foul for playing its best basketball of the game's final seconds. failing to provide an official scorer. season despite two straight losses. The tough Marist defense which Wagner made one of the two free Last Thursday, the Lady Foxes caused 15 first-half turnovers seem­ throws and was awarded posses­ fell to conference leading foe Mon­ ed to come apart down the stretch. sion of the ball to start the game. mouth, 69-58. Barbara Masciale helps Marist students balance their academic and "We couldn't play man-to-man Despite the negative start, Marist "It's the best 40 minutes of athletic careers from her office in the McCann Center. because of foul trouble," said built an eight-point lead by basketball we've played all year," Babineau. "We had to play a halftime against a team which held (Photo by Dan Garcia) Continued on page 11