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• New- Security Measures·Planned
by Micbael Flanigan The Security Department is considering the implementation of new measures in an 'effort to upgrade the safety of the college's students, faculty and. property. Foremost among these is a plan to have all persons display their Baruch College
.' Identification card upon entering the buildings of the college.. . Security Chief, Richard Dillon, "suggested the idea" when he arrived at Baruch, some nine'months ago, "although it .. had been previously raised by other individuals." Un ; derscoring a finn belief that anticipation.and positive action are crucial in the deterrence of crime, Dillon cited "a changing environment around the school" as being.largely responsible for "spurring this idea into maturity."
Instituting this system is easier Vice-president for Ad- /' said than done and Dillon, in· ministration,.Dr. D8Yid Although,oit ,is, ..Jllilized by. all However. be weleOmeadle: at- -< .co.UeIes, some do so with t~ru:C! ..... '-j~..... ·:·f.i..~ .' ':' ... - _~..;. _.. • •• ..... -'"":~ _'="""-~ _;~- _, __.' -_., ~ __~_~-- _' ,~~•..;..t..Q: .1Ii __ ~ U: R..J~~ .._,_~~--. ~.i-' :... -- ,. .- .mactifi&aticms.in .terillS. of.liIUe . Statiqg .. 4Mt -:ofJrrre.·,--.e:.:...." d •• and/or.buildings, 4~quitea few i~tS, 'iJivoIviDs Its effect on student traffic property in particuJar.7t between classes, has also been "Although there might be considered. uThere will be initial rescheduling and redesigning of problems in the .adjustment building entrances," according to period, as has occurred in all the Dillon, "more vertical patrols CUNY Colleges." Dillon went on will be instituted throughout die to stress that feedback from buildings per eight bour period." faculty and students is ·'essential "The effect," he went on, ''wiD and welcome," and there are be the deterrence of individuals plans "to interface with local who norlna1ly use the buildings as students bodies" in.the very near a ' free for all!' " future, "Security at Baruch,"ac~ . Additional costs will be in- cording to Aaron Sklar, Ad curred at the outset in the areas of . ministrator of Business Affairs, administration" and the "is still playing catch up with the modification or replacement of other colleges in tbeCUNY the presentLlx cards. system." This situation persists Aggregate cost quotations for despite increases in the amounts the modification or' replacement a~proved in the State's budget fof' of .the Current cards range ac- this area at the college. Presently SecuritYDirectorDIiI"a cording to the sophisticaitonof there are three Professional the change involved. A polaroid Budget lines and a contractual system which would provide a file security allocation of $282,000 Ba.ruch· Budget Increase copy would cost approximately for 1981-19~2, an increase of 528,000. Another' ·which would $20,000 over the figures· for this by Ernesto Rivera f> added that, "Our college, unlike contrast to other colleges which provide sequentially numbered year." "The increase over last year's most of the other senior colleges .will have to delete faculty. pouches for the carriage of the The LD. system by allowing for budget was approximately a in CUNY, is growing.' We have Brooklyn.College has to decrease cards would cost approximately "greater flexibility and mobility million dollars," said Baruch. . really more students than we can its facidty by 44 positions, City 525,000. A third option which . of security patrols," as stated by . College President Joel Segall in accommodate. The college is College has to .reduce by 36 would involve the attachment of a Dillon, could, in real terms, result an interview about the increase crowded but our. applications .. positions, Queens by 20 positions clip and grabber to the present in additional guard hours without allocated Baruch in the Gover- continue to rise. For the other and Lehmanby8~ Hunter, .cards, is esnmatedin the region of sign!icant increases in .either nor's Budget. Putting the increase senior colleges that's not true, however, 'did gain 3 addition&1· $20,000.' saI~ ormanpower. in terms of faculty, Pres. Segall and as a consequence mostof the positions. . said, uWe got an additional 19 other senior colleges may have to' As to the impact of the. in- sultatioos, which will carry on for Respo~ to the question .of faculty' positions; that is IS fu11- /get along with decreases in faculty crease,_' Pres.' . Segall said, weeks, "the final alloCations may possiblepay raises for·the- faculty, time facultyand·thei:quivalentof 'next year.. We have a strongcase:" "Beyond any question it will be be made to' those departments PresA;ep.U Said tbat, uUDder the ~plained 4 more per adjunct faculty and for increasing resources at Baruch positive." He then how which lost faculty and will need union contract salaries 10 up by for 'support positions 'for those College and the' state. and the the increases"ViiIl be allocated· repW:cmmts.tbOsedepartments S..··retroaetive· to Septe!nber.·. faculty." - . budget office listens to us.~'. throughout .the /depart.)DeDu. ,with .roo many .Part-time per_ ". That increase' bas DOt yet·beea . ':::-;.' uBa$edoD·.ihe·.~mendatiOns.Sonnc:I·may·s~to/lBore '.," . 1\ reason he gave for Baruch' ., Pres.SegallalSo'commentedoD full- .paid to the faculty but will..tw:. Paid ' ---~ the:~,::(of~ ~ ~;..'... letting·the increase was, "Baruch- how Baruch has received in-, from .. · time .and • ".'# . " • ·t_~M~~~~,.~~,:_:::.::·_t ~ '-r;;:" ,--,.' iii' '4~ . • .: #' • "\. • ..' - "r.· "__. /.'. ~'~.. - 10 n£ EDrroR Grad~s Must Be Deflated Pluses And .. Baruch College, like the rest of the nation's campuses, is currently facing a problem of inflated grades. By now, this fact should be a secret to no one. Grade Minuses - inflation is harmful to the entire educational community; .however, the ad ministration has done very little to combat the problem. Dear Editor: either reluctant to fail any student ., . It was distressing to learn of the or for some reason, feels that this Grade inflation hurts the college's reputation, as well as the students. Rising grade inflation problem at student IS not deserving of a grade point averages make it exceedingly difficult to determine the academic Baruch. Unfortunately, this failure, would then receive a "0 • achievements of the entire student population. problem does more than give H rather than the higher "D." In .higher grades to. undeserving the same vein, a plus-minus ~ There are various means which the administration could use to fight the problem. students-it devalues the higher system would show more recognition to those deserving it. One method would be to impose grade quotas, eliminating the percentage of grades received by students who work for, and earn, A's and B's As an illustration, envision a students who could receive the top grade in anyone class; this appears to be the best while at the same time, sullying student who has done 95 to 100 solution since it has worked on ot her campuses. However, -this could create Baruch's reputation among the work all semester, and has problems if an instructor came acrossa class of exceptionally bright students. graduate schools. Thus, it is the contributed positively to the class, better students who suffer more as compared to someone who Another way to fight the problem; would be to administer grades with the class as a result of the grade inflation. does 85-90 work and participates grade point index, the grade point index would also appear on the transcript along The solution to this problem is but. rarely in class. Under the one which is long overdue: bring current system, it IS quite with the grade. Baruch's grading system up to possible, even probably that the date. The time has come for two students' 'grade would reflect Perhaps the best and simplest method would be to caution professors against Baruch to institute a "plus the difference in their work. With excessive generosity. The teachers are the ones responsible for creating the problem. minus" grading system. Queens the plus-minus system, the dif Although it is true that they are under pressure to retain students and achieve College does it, so do many other ference could be that of an A- to tenure; they must also be aware of the fact that grades cannot continue to rise. universities. Beginning down with an A + . Surely, the harder the grade of "F", and moving up working student deserves the through "D." until "A+ ." This higher grade, The faculty can fight the problem simply by warning other teachers who may be system will not only reduce grade A plus-minus sytern is one that grading rather freely; however. they refuse to do this. If they are not going to check inflation, it produces a more' would work to the advantage of themselves, the administration should do it. ' specific. and therefore, accurate each student, the college, and the picture of the students' academic student body as a ,-,;~ole. By Other measure of academic achievement (i.e.• SAT scores. scores -00. placement achievements. A plus-minus making it easier for instructors to give "compromise" grades, it exams, etc.) indicate that students are not getting any brighrer; on the other hand. system would probably -not do away with grade inflation, but it discourages grade inflation-. thus .I grades continue-to rise. would, minimize it by givmg preserving the value of a higher The 1 instructorsia compromise point .grade.. reputation of _the ..I It is imperative that the administration and faculty begin eliminating the problem , between the lower and higher school may thus be preserved, irnrnediatelv.. For too lonz.t...... ,hev have remained indifferent. This attitude can onlv.. grade. For example. a student and the students of Baruch will be serve to further damage the reputation of thecollege: moreover. the students should whose work for the term IS rewarded for their efforts. not have to suff.er the consequences. failing, but whose Instructor IS Mark Ganchrou / CHRISTIAN CLUB CHALLENGED THE but has 3 times now invited the Dear Editor Gideons to harass students going ...B· The article by Mark Wilson on 10 and out. Judging by the p. 7 of the December 5th, '80 number of discarded green New Issue- was irresponsible. Ticker Testaments all over the college, John Forde should not have provided the most feel that this is an Im Editor-in-Chief Christian Club with a large position and that the ~ks were audience for its pandering to forced on them. Also a lot of : Joe Perez Tina Semendoff ignorance, superstition and fear. I books are being wasted. I've Associate Editor Managing Editor specifically refer to the Uthird spoken to the Gideons about this / purpose," the tiresome prediction matter already. Eraesto Rivera Sitsaa Cuccinello Pamela Smith of a tribulation (we need IM The club even showed a motion News Editor Artsd: Features Editor SpOTtS Editor PROVED conditions, not a hell picture some terms back called on earth, and the conditions of THE BURNING HELL. It JamesYu salvation made almost impossible fomented an old Lie to frighten Frank Kadja Frank "adja Robert Ardini during such) of 7 years. I read this people; that there is- a place of Business Manager Photography Editors Advertising Manager stuff scores of times. The book of eternal ever-increasing' umn Revelations actually refers to the terrupted intense physical and persecution of the Christians circa mental torture for anybody who News Columnists: Brian Watman. Craig Allman 96 A.D. by Diocletian, also dies with even just one sin. on News Staff: Mi~Flanigan. Jean Cnz. Wendy (;erder. MartinGleesoII, Helen CIau, Ramon known as Nero Returned. The them. This IS heathen super MorellO Cuevas. Veroaiaa Szanto. Jeallet~ RodriglleZ Christina Gorman, Lori DiDomenico description and attributes fit him stition; 'I could not take the movie _Arts &: Features Staff: Robin Gotdieb. Debbie Jurek.. Marie Mlnaella.. BaWD RocIritllU.. Jay exactly, including the number of and walked out, as it used the Sdlwartz.. Jolla Rizzo, Cathy Doonan.. Mary CunnhlibalD.. HelenCltin the beast, an encoded expression most lurid imagery and the lowest Sports Stoff: MidaIeJ Rivera.. Tom sCbwartz of DIOCLETIAN 96 (see tactics to scare and intimidate the Photography Staff: Roben HelleF Schoengood for demo of this viewer. It showed- God as a meaning of 666). The early despicable torturer of those that .ne TICker is published bi-weeldy eada Friclay by tlie St1llleats or....1Ie. CoIJeae. TIle n..sday Christians expected Jesus to uoffended" him. prior to ptlbIicatioa is tile"dlinefor all campu CIIIendar iteIBS•.llldassine.l Ads, ...-leUen to return right after Diocletian. .I can not accept-rigid Christian - _Editor•.U commatlicatioas ...be typed sialled. Addresst.: Tile Ticker, RoK 311.137 Where is he? discipline, doctrines, mythology, --.: Eaaa Uad Street, New yodt...bJ.Y_1II1L TeJcp e N_.e';.7a5-~..762L0fI1ce HOllis: The Christian Oub IS not or claims. I can prove the bibk' 10.a.••-6.....Ned De.' I: FeIN.BUy !6tb. content to offer superstition (7 inaccurate, uninspired," Self·· day creation, -fall of man,. flood, contradictory, .bis·tor.icallY »: ______... ~eI' of babel, A~~ .etc.); ca.d_~'" . JaIIIle 6. .CII··•• \. .. J' ..-."' • . . . '... - - .... ::~.-~l'! P~.1:~ ';.~ ~ . . ~l:..1 2 . t 4. .12( ••• '.,; . . £ t. .' •, . (, b. b' , $ ;, ...... : e .'-t"'-~~" _ .. rw' ~r.~."""Y.""",·n_.",,...... ,....,. . .,..\· ... _ ...... __... _.,..rJ1o'~~'"":P"'~•.• ~_C"",,,,:- '; Two Assistant Security DirectorsHired •. by Verollica Szanto Dillon was not in. Messrs. Garbie safety." 'Part of this new plan Baruch has acquired two new and Fort were -hired to assure includes a more'professional staff I assistant directors of security to, supervision over a twenty hour that . is . more sensitive to the 1. 'assure building and student per day, seven day a week basis. problems that the job entails. safety. The two new assistant. Both were hired on December New additions to the staff will be . directors, Mr. Francis Garbie and 1, 1980, as part of a 21,12 -3 year better trained in order to handle lt Mr. Wesley Fort, are part of an conversion process for the stress and confrontations, im effort by the school's director of security division of Baruch. The portant assets in a job where they t security, Mr. Richard Dillon, to hiring of these two men, Mr. deal with so many people each f establish a security system for Dillon hopes; will help to day. Baruch. establish and organize a viable Mr. Fort's "previous work I The assistant directors' duties structure for controlled college experience included a seven year will include responsibilities- for security. position with a co~mercial,~",~..,.."",.""..w", _ 'operation well as the super I as contract agency. Mr. Garbie vision of guards. While they do The, new men figure worked in a Wall Street stock operate individually, they are prominently in the security exchange firm before acquiring both under Mr. Dillon's direc director's plans for the future of his new position at Baruch. tion. Baruch security. "Both assistant When asked if the new ad II The addition of the two new directors are quite security ditions had encountered any \ men should solve a problem at oriented," commented Mr. problems as of yet, Mr. Dillon Baruch. Since the college uses a Dillon, "and are willing to replied that they had none,' except t, .contractual guard agency, there develop new plans for the in for the normal problems en was no supervision when Mr. surance of Baruch's continued countered in their jobs. Mr. FrallftS Garbie, on of the new assistant directors" f , ~ , " v Final Decision Reached on Election i ". by Wendy Gertler problems arose due to the absence allowing the SIX officers voting recently granted an appeal to the Committee was February 4. Not The Special Election, with its of procedural guidelines provided rights. Senate Elections Review Com enough members of the Com - vague procedures and con by the D.S.S.G. Constitution. Concerning the Constitution, mittee, on February 11, con mittee were present; therefore, troversial outcome, has ceased to When the actual Special Election Mark Villano, Chairman of the cerning the viability of the much to the disillusionment of the be the major topic of debate was cancelled, and the six Senate Elections .Review Com procedures that were followed Executive Board, the appeal was among the Day Session Student unopposed Council candidates mittee, said, "It's not really a throughout -the entire con delayed. Government's (DSSG) three were put into office, protests were viable document. We can't use it troversy. The Review Committee is branches. once again heard. The Executive with its unclear pans." The "We reviewed the procedures comprised of six students from In a closed ~ing of the Board and the Council saw this Council, as part of the meeting's and came up with the decision the day, evening, and graduate Council on February 12, a set move as a direct violation of the outcome, proposed that a that, even though the procedures school governments. Chairman tlement was reached concerning Constitution. committee be set up to establish were not strictly in line with the Villano said that when only two the six new Council members and The Council originally standard guidelines for the Constitution, we let the decision people show up for a scheduled a future proposal to set standard amended that the new members Special Election. It has not yet stand," said Mr. Villano. meeting, it "makes things guidelines for , the Special Elec be seated but not allowed to vote. been determined what group will The original date set for the ridic~ous," and that the ab tion. As a result of this meeting,' the . take on thisresporisibility.. Executive .,Board's appeal .to . sentees sh()tl.ld not bean the -,- -i The Special Election's first amendment was rescinded, The Executive Board was appear before the Review committee. Professor Buder, Fair Ombudsman I .~ I by Helen L.K. Chan try to make an effort to change 1 "If any member of the Baruch the rule. I am a full professor and I devote my time to Ombudsman. 1. community is unjustly treated, I ~ will look into it," stated • If your complaint or argument Professor Stanley Buder of the has merit, (1) will try to assist you. J History Department. I try to advise you, suggest what The professor had chosen to would appeal to you, and listen to - teach history because he was your problems. However, I don't "curious about things." "History guarantee results because I'm not ',. allows you to explore many here to'act' as an advocate for ( different interests. (It) pursues students. You receive my aid if ,~~ your position deserves support, ] ·1 your intellectual interests," stated il Mr. Buder. His wide range in don't guard students against ij curiosity led to a successful ca consequences but only unjust reer as Professor of History and treatment." II currently the position of College "If a student violates a rule, ~I Ombudsman. obviously the violation did not ~: Professor Buder's name was occur to him. The rule was un submitted to both the students conditional; the student did not 1 and the Faculty Senate by the know of its existence." . President of Baruch College, Joel .. So far grades were the most Segall. He was- finally chosen as difficult and the most common the Ombudsman namely because issue for the Ombudsman to deal of his "reputation of being fair." with. But the. only people whe> His -duty as Ombudsman is came and spoke to him were only basically to investigate any in students and faculty, no em justice inflicted upon members of ployees. Baruch College (students, faculty, At the present, Professor Buder is content and enjoy's thejob more or employees). In a little over four Professor Bader, Ombudsmall months, well over a hundred than when be· started it. The students had come to speak to school rules. An example of a the old ones? matter further, if he feels the results have been very good. But him about various. types of· student's request for aid was: Mr. Buder: seesthat students do complainant is right, and come up in order to really get results, the problems, such as fmancial aid, Should. be proceed with read not receive mercy, but justice. He with a resolution. students have to convincehim. He.told TM TICker that he _ .- ~I grades, faculty, instructors, mission (student bad dropped out assures ·the students. that their. "If.a rule does not make sense, ,. :0' admission requirements, of school) and be responsible for rights are up1leld. If necessary, he I try to helpOD an informal basis the ~~ faculty manba's don't f: t.~~~. ~and . ([em~ng) in.the, College, and. new requirements, in addition ro will investigate and pursue the by speaking- to Pe.9ple c_~~ 6, I' '4o , J ; , .. , .' • " .: •• ,~ '.r • . ~ _ ", .' ,. > ~ col···. . -...... - '. ,. 4. .. _ ... "_ ,.; 4# '...... ~ \ ., .•••-,...... '~t.:'... ~ -/.~-."~. ,"}.~' ,~f: ~ ··t '..11_"_.... •.• "',.;. ,.. ,.... I ; • ,.,''., .; -'P'•., T" .', . • ••·••••••• " .. c ...... ~ ... _, . 'f. . .. e_ _. ".~ ~ .. r~ __ 'IL. ,.,,__... I... t i , . , Grades Inflated Phon-A-Thon Goal $125,000 Nationwide by Joe Perez Another school cited in the by Jeanette Rodriguez According to a recent study, CPS report was the University of "$125,000 is this years grade inflation appears to be New Rochelle. In 1974, the campaign goal"- stated Mr. declining. However, this decline is composite GPA at New Rochelle Joseph Fallon, of the Office of A!.... very minor in relation to the was an astronomical 3.0. In 1978, College Relations, for Phonathon inflation of grades which oc it declined slightly to 2.9; '81, which will be held in the ~ curred between 1960-1974 however, this was also the result Faculty Lounge from March 9 throughout the nation's cam of the administration placing, through the 26 to raise money for, puses. This study was conducted quotas on the distribution of top much needed projects and by Arvo E. Juola, the consultant grades. programs here at Baruch. for instruction evaluation at Although these minor decreases Mr. Fallon, who is the director, Michigan State University. have occurred, there are also has many expectations for Mr. J uola's report revealed campuses which are still ex Phonathon '81. A very important that the national grade point periencing rising GPA's. The one is the 300 volunteers needed average was 2.762. This University of Arizona is one of in order to make the campaign represents an increase of .482 in these schools. The 1979 com goal a reality. 14 years. Mr. Juola estimated this posite GPA was 2.32 which Who are these volunteers? Why increase of .482 in 14 years. Mr. represented an increase from the students, faculty, alumni. and the • • J uola estimated this increase to be 1974 composite GPA of 2.19. The administration. equal to 1/2 a letter grade. University of New Mexico ilso In return for their valuable Although there have been reports had an increase in its composite time, starting at 5:30 p.m., from individual colleges and GPA. It rose from 2.43 to 2.45 in volunteers will get a buffet universities that grade inflation is 1978-1979. supper, a short course in being successfully dealt with, Mr. There are various factors which solicitation techniques and 24 Juolas reports show that the could explain the trend toward the phones will be available to call nation G.P.A. declined by only inflationary grading which has -apprxornately 35,000 alumniuntil 024 points for 1974 to 1978. occurred. One factor is the 9:30 p.m. Also it'll be a gratifying Mr. Juola says that while diminishing number of tenure experience, a way to meet other GPA's may have" stopped rrsmg, positions which are available to people, become part of the there is little evidence to show faculty members. Teachers may Baruch community and can be that grade inflation has been be grading less rigidly in order to written on your future resume. halted; furthermore, Mr. Juola retain students and secure tenure. And if that's not enough prizes believes that averages may soon Another reason may be the ex will be given as follows: begin to rise again. pected decline in college a) Each week. one prize for the three-month membership in the lectures and concerts; just to Reports of grade inflation enrollment. Teachers are being highest number of pledges ob Manhattan Health and Swim name a few. "If it wasn't for the among individual colleges are pressured into grading more tained. Club; dinner (or two at Windows Phonathon, many amenities astounding. According to a easily in order to stabilize student b) Those who receive pledges on the World; and four tickets to would not be here. It all adds up College Press Service report, the enrollment and retain students. for $100 or more. a Cosmos soccer game. to one thing-it's for YOlJ." said most common grade issued at the The renewal of rising GPA's, c) Those who obtain the highest e) Prizes of $100 and $50 will be Mr. Fallon. So why don't you University of Hawaii-Manoa along with the problems facing number of new pledges. given to two winners of a com- . give a little of your time to help since 1971 was an A. Despite the the faculty members, indicates d) Grand prizes for the three petition between student classes; , the Baruch. community and fact that the administration has that inflationary grading will not weeks of calling will be a week in The funds will be used for vourselft , mandated cutbacks in the per be halted. or decline rapidly. in Copenhagen; a silver plated tea. activities not supported by tax Anyone who can spare one centage of top grades issued, the near future. This is the serving set; a his/her three-month levy dollars. Programs such as the evening· or mare for this irn ! wenty-nine percent of the liberal consensus of administrators and membership in the Mcfsurney j ournalism program, theatre 'portant effort is urged to either arts majors received A's during faculty members, as well as Mr. YMCA; a S I00 gift certificate program, athletic equipment, , call the alumni office at (212) 725 the Fall Semester of 1979. Juola. from Bergdorf Goodman; one several awards programs, special 3355 or send in the form included. undercover measures are all being Roller Skati,ng investigated for initial if not One of the newest clubs to have skating. Some of the Thursday better implementation. For an impact on Baruchians is the specialties will include mini-skate PR()(JRESSIVE " . example, new copy machines will Baruch Futuristic Roller Skaters shows: performed bv members be installed soon, and the locating Club (BFRS). Students are ansI professional skaters; and of them in secure (but convenient) fortunate enough to have access audi e nce participation with PROSPECTIVES places is being negotiated. Even to a nearby roller rink, just two students showing the latest in byCraigAUInCXl the use of metal cages to lock and a half blocks away from 23rd skating fashions.. invitations to them up in is being discussed. Street building, which can be members and students to other by Craig Allman because security is his main aspect Such techniques can prove utilized during Club Hours on roll e r .r ink s . I n t ere s t e d Whether or not the Security of interest and spies the predica invaluable. if carried out ef Thursdays. Baruchians may have the op force of Baruch is in fact real or ment as a charming challenge. fectively. For this to occur, each portunity to become a DiJ. at a counterfeit has become a growing and every party involved will have The BFRS is composed of special BFRS exclusive private issue. Many students have stated His view of the situation is that to participate. Everyone likes to approximately 50 members, party. Occasional bus outings will that although they see the security the present security stands am feel safe in their surroundings. including faculty,' who eagerly .be sponsored. guards. what they see them do is biguously defined and needs to be but if they are not acting within look forward to club day just to. BFRS is located in Room 1309 nothing. Of course, those of the rrrore coordinated with the the program of keeping their .enjoy -stimulating activity, relax of the 23rd Street building. Any security force would contest this school's system. Administrative surroundings safe, they will find their minds, and take a break messages and suggestions can be statement, but as of yet there has branches (i.e., Dean of Sudents themselves in an unsafe at from their studies. Novice and left in mailbox No. 399. located in been a lack of evidence to prove Office) and himself are appealing mosphere. advanced skaters earn improve the Student Center. Listen for any replies as true. for more student involvement in their skating ability with in special announcements about Crime has been no stranger to their objectives. For example,the structions. 3FRS on WBMI\ radio. Get '_~'·'Baruch College. In citing a few thought of presenting iden The club offers more than just involved! Join Now! incidents: a woman was molested tification to get in school is being while in the school halls; numer- researched, which may not be as ous people have lost their belong- elementary as it may 'seem with PHON...A-THON '81 RUNS ings .while enjoying the atrnos- the "invisible campus" '\... phere of our social function. surrounding the school buildings. FROM MARCH 9th-26th. Such is the situation that rests Aside from such surface PRIZES GALORE. in the lap of Richard Dillion, measures, Mr. Dillon is also Typing CLASS & TEAM COMPETITION! "Director of Baruch's Security looking to cut off the sources of , (same day service) FOOD (INSTANT HEARTBURN) & Force as of April 1980. Mr. Baruch's crime. Ideas on: how to Reports. Briefs, ResaJJteS COMRADERIE Dillion is a experienced and close off campus without learned mind of criminology, hampering the school system; ALL FOR YOU! LEND-A-HAND, Inc. 'MONEY RAISED SUPPORTS having worked as an officer in the establishing public relations wit!t ~ West 'nIICI St. famed Port Authority while the surrounding community for ----- 362 ••• MANY STUDENT ACTIVITIES. ~. -'...... - ';. . 'obtaining various degrees in the support. and participation; the ''': ASKYOUR~DEAN OR~ . . ... -.- .. .~ ~.Y""iG" ~#A "..... 'sUf)j"'ecf:--lIe''''c:ame-~Yo~·~;-'· ~I'!radiilg of ~taf.f; 4'ftttt~t5f-~'''Si~a;:=;=:;::~~===:.:::....J CALL COLLEGE RELATIONS 725":33$5 .~, .. , .' ~_.. ~ ,., ,-'.-. .;." -.. .. . Fifdq.~"'aiY_~. -_. ---.- -. --~~--_. "'---'-"---.-~------..:._--- -_._---- .. - -11le-TIeIrM • -.::; _- •. ~-' : ~·"';'9.·'~~. :.,..:...__.' ..... ;"' •• __ '. - 3 , 'f' • ..;;;. . -. .'. r . ..' - '- Baruch by Cltristina Gorman and Lori Di ~ , . Domenico , , Early in the Fall 1'980 semester, subway signs were placed in the 23rd Street IRT ana BMT subway , stations in the name of Baruch 1 College, City U.niversity of New . i, York. Before' this time the - ~ question was often raised as to why Batuch had not previously established these signs as com peting .. colleges throughout the ) city had done. The reason, as always, was funding. In the'mid .' 1970's the idea for subway signs in tile name of the college first came about, but little thought was' .. ' given to it because of the poor financial status of the CUNY' system. Because the money for' such a project can not. be taken .. from school or student funds, an outside sponsor was necessary. Iil the fall of f979 the idea resurfaced when funds were made available. A gift from the graduating class of ·1978 was placed in the hands of the College Relations Office with the specific request of establishing Baruch College subway sings in the 23rd accordingly. granted the project was un l owes t coming from the. Street IRT #6 stations. Dr. The first step in the project was derway. Dean Aaron and Julia ~ California. Metal Enameling Ronald M. Aaron, acting Dean gaining approval from the Hall then received the names of Company at $123.70 for each of Students at the time,' in Metropolitan Transit Authority various companies from the MTA SIgn. conjunction with Julia Hall of the since they have jurisdiction on that were familiar with the During these initial proceedings College Relations Office, labored any such installations in the production of such subway signs. it was mentioned to Julia Hall to have the. class' request fifled subways. Once approval was Bids were then taken with the that many students at Baruch travel to and from school by way BECOME A CO,LLEGE CAMPUS DEALER". SELL' BRAND NAME AUDIO & VIDEO coMPONENTS. LOW_ ..-; PRlcES.....7·HIGH~rp'ROFI'J'S:-~N(J· --'-""-"'-'- - . ,. '-. - - ...'. . - '- .._. ,- .. -' .... -_. ,-, .. INVESTMENT NECESSARY Prepare will give students' of Baruch College a FOR DETAILS CONTACT: 2OOJoDISCOUNT. 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The room is designated to corporations, whilereceiving valuable training in was attended by many professors be used as a classroom and also as ·i of the Marketing Department as a club room for the Foreign Trade sales and communication techniques.. well as President·Joel Segall, Society. Dean Samuel Thomas' of, the The established Kellar Fund And best of .all, you can set your own flexible J _ J.. School of Business and Professor- will finance a stipendfor the most ,. '...... i. J ,r .work, .schedule; morning, afternoon .and .night.. •. ".'1: Berenson, the chairman of the deserving undergraduate in in:" -or: Marketina Department. tematiooal m~ketiDl and-will ... '. t6j, .:. .... ~ The late Dr. Kellar; who died also award an athlete with the ·.. positionsavailable..' on March 20, 1980,. taught most successful traCk ~ and field marketiDI at Baruch for-33 'years record. .Dr. ICellarwas·· the' Giveus a-call at 974-1125,.9 a.m, - s. p.m.,'. .m also serVed as a'chairman of oripnal founder of' the Foreip. .MOlld~Y-FridayorSun~y.··· .I the ;M~k.,· .. Dep8rUDem .in' - Tr8de .sOciety ~' aD', active.:- .1973 ···UDtU;JI...... ~~.-. :5UPPoncr.or.·~~!s~·. ~ aadfielcleVciiS.-~.-· :-~-Your.-car~oD.;t~ack!!·.:.~ " ·'forced· 'his -,fOm:--ot: . ", -" "! . -.', - .. ..-.... • L ~ - - ',~ ... , ::::.. _.~ ~ :r __ ," .' _ • " ~ _ 4" _ . - ~~~:.~~-;~.. ~~:~ ~~;~:' ,.~ ;"-_ .. , ~~.~. :~:~.".; ~ .. ;~ ..~::.,--~-~ ;: :.~'~-.~_ •.... ~-~~~~~.~.-~.,~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ..~.~ ~" 1.".I:,,'';'''~ ~ ~' .~.~\.~.:'~~~ J~ '~ t.*!'~ ~~.!- ~.' ~...... -~ , .' .. 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Segall, "We of, them were 4; 'very responsible tinued, "There"' must be an money in the" operating budget It is this quality of .education.. .have no intention of moving to and cooperative." .But if serious Ombudsman Office; w it is very called "Other than Personal that Pres. Segall sees reflected in Brooklyn, nor would the state clashes occur between him and valuable. Without one, people Services," .which covers just the increase. He feels that "the turn loose the $250.million dollars other members of the School, often become alienated and a bout all except payment in wages' prospects . for Baruch are very it would cost to build us a campus President Segall and the Vice cynical. Students should feel free and salaries. Here Pres. Segall bright," since the college's ex in Brooklyn." President have promised him to speak to me. I fully encourage says the increases are not too periences in the past. have been support. them to do this. My office hours impressive because they barely excellent, the average quality of Asked to give his personal The Ombudsman Office had are Mondays, from 11· a.m, to 8 keep even with the rise in in the student body is going up, the opinion on the increase and any been reestablished to improve the p.rn., and Thursdays, from 2-8 flation. faculty is still very strong and possible future increases, Pres. ability of faculty and students to p.m. in Room 1408 of the 23rd Thus, despite the increases, being added to, and many of the Segall said, "The state has been have complaints heard and acted . Street Building -by appointment. Pres. Segall still feels Baruch is new programs tried, such as the very .generous with Baruch. upon.. Resources have been re- T~ may call me at 725-4413." underfunded (due largely to Continuing Education Program, relative to the other colleges intile' _ stored to the Ombudsman and are inflation). UBy our estimates we have been successful. system. We got very "much more should have, maybe, 60 more than anybody else· got.. But faculty "members than we now Pres. Segall feels that, "Except relative ,to what we need, it's not have," he does say that the for our physical faciltties generous enough." He states that college is coping with the (buildings) which are atrocious, when compared - to SUNY or Letters (continuedfrom page2) problem, and continues, UIf we we are in pretty good shape." CUNY senior colleges Baruch is could have more faculty, we Baruch has no permanent campus well treated. But since Baruch's useless, without authenticity or retarding factor in .technological could have Snia\ler classes and and rents VJ of the space it uses. beginning, it's been suffering authority, . and suffering from evolution. Anybody who clings to more sections." He says, our The problem is that the master from an underfunding from feeble editing and writing. Those some aspect of the mosaic code student-faculty ratio is, "Higher plan that was developed for which it is still trying to recover. . who wrote it forged false names should read the .whole mess and tban any other senior college in Baruch and passed by the Board He then adds, "In the future, I to the documents, were stupid, ask him- or herself if one is up to City University," because in of Regents has Baruch moving to expect us' again' to be treated unwashed, and superstitious, if walking in the path it presents. A creases in faculty are over Brooklyn. This hinders any large about as favorably as we have not outright confused. The Jews lot of things that are not crimes at whelmed by the inproportionate scale renovating, reconstructing, been in the last few years and I see could not write anything like their all were capital offenses in the increases in student enrollment or purchasing of buildings no reason for change." true history, being mythomaniacs mosaic code. I seriously doubt if (of which Baruch is just about because it is seen'as wasteful to It should be noted that the and liars. Lloyd Graham even Moses was Hebrew..An Egyptian filled to capacity). Despite this try to obtain permanent quarters Governor's Budget or Executive claimed they invented themselves most likely ... faculty shortage Pres. Segall in this area. The Family Court Budget has not yet been passed by about 550 B.C. I have been heathen, a expressed his beliefthat Baruch's building is one such project which the legislature. The legislature It is time for people, Jewish or freethinking deist for over 20 quality of education is still very has met such hindrance, despite can, therefore, 'make changes in Gentile, to get rid of superstition years. No tracts can convert me. high, and his confidence in the the fact that Baruch has no plans the budget. and ignorance, and throwaway, , a Tom Abernamy Upper Sophomore • - 5:00 pm Men's Fencing Away C•C•N•Y• f CCNY 5":00 pm Women's Fencing Away c. C. N. Y. fCCNY Friday, February 27, 1981 12 :30 - 1: 30 pm Cumedy Hour 'Oak Luunge Student Center S.C.P.B. 1 : 00 & 3: 00 pm Film:Kramer vs. Kramer Rm. 114 S.C.P.B ... 24th St. 5:30 pm Film:Lady Sings the Blues Oak Lou n ge S.C.P.B. Student Center 1:00 4 :00 pm Talent Show Audition Oak Lounge Club New York Student Center Tuesday, February 24, 19l:l1 6:00 - 10:()0 pm Celebration Party Oak & Marble 12:30 - 1:30 pm Concert: "EQ' D" Oak Lounge Basketball Team Stud-~nt Center S.C.P.B. Student Center Monday, MaTch 2, 1981 2 :00 pnr' Meeting Oak Lounge Club Council Student Center 12 : 30' - 1: 30 pm Comedy Hour Oak Loung-e, S.C.P.B. Student Center 5:30 pm "Arnis" Martial Arts Oak Lounge S.C.P.B. Student Center 5:30 pm Film:Krav~r vs. Kramer Oak Lounge S. C. P. B;~/' Student. Center Wednesday, ~ebruary 25, 1981 Tuesday, March 3, 1981 12 :30 - 1: 30 pm Film:Manhattan Lifestyles Rrn. 111 S.C.P.B. 24th St. 12:30 - 1:30 pm Concert:"The Decoys" Oak Lounge S.C.P.B. Student Center 3:30 - 7:30 pm Talent Show Audition Oak Lounge Club New York Student Center 5:30 pm "Arnis" Mart ia1. Arts' Oak Lounge S.C.P.B. Student Center 2:00 - 3:00 pm Black History Month Oak Lounge Films D.S.S.G. Student Center Wednesday, March 4, 1981 Thursday, February 26, 1981 12 : 30 - 1: 30 pm Lecture: Image of a Oak Loun&.,.e Great Actress Student Cerrtez- 12:00 - 2:00 pm Speaker from IBM Hm. 829 • Am. Marketing Assoc. 26th St. 4:00 pm Meeting Rm. 302 . S.C.P.B. 12:()0 2:00 pm Fi l m Hm. 1323 Chinese Studpnts Assoc. 23rd St. Thursday, March 5, 1981 12:()0 - 2:00 pm Open House . Rm . 827 12:00 - 2:00 pm Meeting:Speaker Rm. 829 Jewish Council/Hillel 26th St. Am. Marketing Assoc. 26th St. 12:()0 - 2:00 pm Planned Parenthood Rm . 302 12:00 - 2:00 pm Lecture:Drug Abuse Oak Lounge Open House Class' Counc I 1 Student Center Class Council '83 Student 'Center '83 - 12 : 00 - 3: 00 pm Annual Championship Rm. 302 12:00 - 2:00 pm Panel Discussion Globus Lounge Chess Club Student Center Management Society 360 P.A.$. 5:30 pm Film:Escape from Alcatraz Oak Lounge 12:00 - 2:00 pm Exhibition Alley Lounge S.C.P.B. Student Center Women's Center Studen t Cen t e r- Friday. March 6, 1981 12:30 - 2:00 pm "Meet the Dean" Oak ·Lounge Open House S.P.S. Student Center 1 : 00 & 3: 00 pm Film:Escape from Alcatraz Rm. 114 . S'.C.P.B. Student Center Oak Lounge ~,~._5~.~~_~.~,~ ~, ~; :"._~ ',~_ ~:~~~~~~~~~s~.~~~.~e~r ~~. OO~ :~'.(iH .~~e ~p~.aks'.' ·~o~t.~ ~" .\"., ._ .. Student,·Center· ."._ "5:00.- 9: pm' «, • '.;' •• , ... ,:4 <; B.S.O./Vanguard1B.L.A.C.K•. 23rd St.' .....-~. -----.--- ..... '-- '------~-----=---~---:--."'~''''''''''''-:-'''~"iio~...~...-,....~"",,'(~.l1_''':'-''~ ...... ~ ...... - _....-..-~...... -.._•• _. ..:~ ~'. " . . _, Of ~; • , " , - '# . -' . , :. - . . . '" .' . ".-.-.' ;.' ... . ' . . .. ". ,. . • _F _ .- - ...-;'- •,'. •••• Make My Funk The P-Funk- b~ Paul GOlden - unique, with its combination- of point; that this is DANCE Since, it's beginnings in the syncopated, punchy basslines and MUSIC. seminal group 'Parliament, the wailing, Hendrix-like guitar While keeping both Parliament: prolific "Partiafunkadelicment solos. Coupled with psychedelicly ,) . and Funkadelic active (and on Thang" (better, known to . its induced' (and often Pomogriphic 'separate record labels), Dr. loyalists, or "fuakateers," as P- or scatalogical) vocal-ravings, Funkenstein launched the career . Funk) has', blossomeaintQ Funkade!ic'searly' music could" of his .best known. protege, ...... "something truly" phenomenal," sound positively weird. Williani "Bootsy" Collins, the Startingin the mid-sixties as a do- 'Needing more oats to sow, Mr. bass player from Parliament. '. wop type group,' Parliament was Clinton reactivated the .sleeping: Bootsy and his Rubber ~d .. ~: parlayed by mastermind George" Parliament, giving it a brand new (made. up' primarily of P...Funk· Clinton into an .astonishing . character different from' sidemen) grew 'in popularity number of spinoff and Funkadelic. Where Fu-"/cQdelic nationwide but, seemed most subgroups, most· notably • 't~nded towards 'the beavy; guitar appreciated in black, urban Funkadelic and Bootsy's Rubber oriented sound that most 'closely , centers ·like Los Angeles, Cin Band. Among the fringe groups resembled acid rock for the black cinnati, Detroit and. Washington, , 'in the P-Funk faIQily are The audience, the new' Parliament D'.C. Bootsey has anew album Brides of Funkenstein, Pariet, served· as . a vehicle for .Mr. out, Ultra Wave (Warner Bros. TIle. Horny Horns, Phillippe . Clinton's comic bOOk-'sci~ee BSK 3433) is. the best yet from , Wynne, The Sweat Band, the fiction fantasies. 'Creating the Bootsy and the Rubber Band and . recently popular "Mere Bounce character of UDr. Funkenstein" . is chock fulfof hard, funkrockers to the Ounce" Zapp. _ for himself, Clinton and his ('Is That My Song?'); sweet love Parliament had one hit in the "clones" proclaimed .that the ballads replete with Bootsy's late sixties with "(I Just Wanna) message of Parliament was to . patented child-like, falsetto backround chorus ('Sacred Testify" and .then (ell by the bring FUNK throughout the Willi.... u~tsy" CoIU__strikesa pose. wayside as 'Mr. Clinton devoted universe. Parliament's group of Flower'); and glitzy, T-V show his attentions to forming crack musicians included the sounds ala Hawaii 5-0 ('It's a Records), wbiclt bas just released have gone over quite well on the» Funkadelic (combinationof funk. Horny Horns featuring New . Musical'), featuring the Horny its first two albums: TIle Sweat now deceased WRVR., and psychedelic). The group York's session men, the Br~ker Horns. Band" (Uncle Jam JZ 368'56) and Phillippe Wynne, known to started out of respect and ad- Brothers. Their tight brass Mr. Clinton, always the Phillippe Wynne, "Wynne many as the lead vocalist with The miration for the pioneer funksters arrangements and jazzy solos workaholic, has just set up his Jammin"(Uncle Jam JZ 36843). Spinners, has. recently ,joined ,James Brown, Sly Stone and·Jimi gave Parliament an air of pop own record label, Uncle Jam The Sweat Band is an amalgam of Uncle Jam's Army making his Hendrix. Funkadelic's.sound was buoyancy without losing the main Records (distibuted by' CBS various P-Funk styles ranging debut with P-Funk" 'Wyaae .from Hyper Space" a~ Star J~DliD'• Wynne's vocal style can e __ ·Wars/Parliamen1- type song .with be characterized 'as soul tinged .so~~,.-;:U.2.. s~~~izer from scat singing and.he is very strong BemieWoriel!'toULove, Much" at his craft.. Stand out numbers a fusion Jazz number that would coadaaftl 08 page", coIam. 5 e Having" Problems' -with parents, friends -school or 'career planning -sexual issues or ..... pregnancy -depression Our experienced professional I staff provides short and long "term counseling at NO (or very low) fees. Call' The Youth Counseling League 473~4300 138 East 19 si.. t .~ NYC ·10003 .~:;: -- ..,'. .,Li~ ~" ~.N;"!. St~.·.D4tp~~ of.~: ..al. HyJiene ., "":~~~"i , . . . to make Lee a real person, Roberts. HI like jokes. I like to play someone you .could laugh at, but The mixing of a well-rounded, ~ound. The problem is that they like." "Charlie Chan," he feels, high quality cast with a story (directors) have never thought of is a light, somewhat crazy and centered on a popular, almost me' in that way," explains silly comedy which is a purely legendary character, should have' Richard Hatch, one of the stars of entertaining movie. been an easy success. There are ' the recently released comedy "The more difficult comedies some _ problems, though. The' thriller "Charlie Chan and 'the are the ones that come out of comedy sequences, as funny and Curse of the Dragon Queen." serious situations," he explains, slapstick as they are, tend to , 'As Lee Chan, .Jr., the Number Citing "Heaven Can Wait" with overlap, and at times this can get . j' One grandson of well-known Warren Beatty and "Private confusing. It is unfortunate that detective Charlie Chan, Hatch Benjamin". with Goldie Hawn as the plot-revolving around a does indeed "play around" in a examples of such comedies. He series of bizarre murders in San 'way which is unlike most of the hopes to be doing more comedy in Francisco which have the police characters he has been associated the future. so baffled that they ask Chan to with. Hoping to follow in the' "I love crazy, off-beat roles. come out of'""retirement to assist -' footsteps of his honorable They help to show a different side them in finding the killer-is .grandfather, Lee Chan Jr. is an of me," he says. A comic role revealed bit by bit during the - aspiring private eye. But any clues from an actor who is usually chaotic scenes, and as a result which are thrown his way seem to associated with dramatic ones, he many of the important facts are fly right over IUs bead or skip feels, can lead to other similar lost. right through his hands, and Lee roles. By the time Chan arrives at a never seems to notice.. He is a Hatch feels that another ad solution in the final scene, chaos-causing, crazy, and almost vantage' to his part in "Charlie viewers will have forgotten there illogical character. Amazirigly, Chari" was having the chance to was ever a problem which had to though, Hatch performs this role work with a cast which included be solved. So while Chan has '" .. in a most natural way. such well-known actors and solved one mystery, he has -Ieft ".:-" . ~ .. "In any role I perform, I try to actresses as Peter Ustinov, Roddy another to be solved by the " -~~< .;...~...... ~ .. -»: add something believable to the McDowall•. Brian Keith, Angie audience; What happened to the - ~:' '_~' "'<:'.:.,..£oi '-" Richard Hatch as Number One Grandson, Lee' Cban Jr. character,': says Hatch, ,." I tried Dickinson, Lee Grant and Rachel plot?" filmmaking. " American Pop" paints a Fly Away, rather sombre portrait of American life. The footage in cludes gangland shootings and Birdie violence, war scenes, and clips of junkies and pimps. The movie by Bill Dudley does, however, evoke a feeling of In 1961, composer Charlie seems as if the composer spent compassion. Strouse and lyricist Lee A.dams little time with his work. We feel The four men are linked collaborated to form "Bye, Bye compelled to clap at the end of together by theirlove for music. Birdie"-a charming, witty and every song because theatre Zalmie, who arrives in New York innovative musical about a young etiquette has trained us to do so as an immigrant kid, has his voice Elvis-type rock star named even though they seem like a few ruined in WW1 and returns to the Conrad Birdie and the impact the simple notes which are repeated states to become a flunkie for the had on a small town in the incessantly to form a number.' underworld; his dream of midwest. 20 years later, Strouse The choreography is projected becoming a singer is destroyed. and Adams have joined again to in the same manner. The few " -, His son, Benny, is a talented form a sequel to this block-buster steps seem original at first but but apathetic piano player. After entitled "Bring Back Birdie." It then are repeated so often that marrying the daughter of a unfortunately falls short of its they seem like "old hat" by the gangland-boss, to enhance predecessor. end of a number. Zalmie's status, he becomes. Beforedelving into the negative The show is not salvaged by its l\··=·':~·'·' \ restless and enlists in World War aspects of this "Musical-comedy storyline, either. We are first Benny, one of the central, characters of "American-- POp.99 of-errors" we should examine its introduced to some 20-odd color II.. Benny's life' comes to an end,ironically enough" while he is good points, which were few and -television sets of all different playing the piano. . far between. The two major stars, shapes and sizes. These T:V. sets "American Pop" Tony, Benny's son, becomes Donald O'Connor and Chita doubles as tables, refrigerators, Rivera are in top form. Ms. washing machines and the. like. by Joe Perez by Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin and involved in the San Francisco Rivera, who starred in the These pieces of scenery give the "American Pop," a Ralph Bob Seeger. drug culture where he writes the original Birdie,seems not to have whole production a very shoddy Bakshi film, is more than an The music, chosen by Bakshi, lyrics for a group of acid-rockers. aged in the past two decades. She and tacky look. animated movie; it is an ex screen writer Ronni Kern, and , However, this does not last very still looks and moves like a girl in So does the loose plot. After we perience. Bakshi has been musical arranger Lee Holdridge,...) long. He soon becomes an addict her twenties. Donald O'Connor, are informed ,.that the grammy delighting audiences with his may be the focal point of and drifts around listlessly. as her husband, Albert, hasn't continued on page 9, column 3 animation for over ten years. His "American Pop." By showing the Success is finally achieved by lost his touch and can still do an films, which include "Fritz the control music has over the lives of the fourth generation, Tony's, old soft-shoe with grace and style. Cat," "Wizards," and "The the characters, Bakshi offers the illegitimate .son, Pete. Pete is also A few of the songs, mind you ' Lord of the Rings," have also viewer an insight into the the most hardened character of, "- "Funk!" the four. He is street wise ana few, were bright and lively, two in stirred controversy because of his thoughts of these men. particular: one number entitled continued from page 7 Bakshi's superb animation is mice he decides what he wants, he unconventional approach to "A Man Worth Fightin' For" - are "Never Gonna Tell It" and the highlight of the film. The goes out andgets it. animation. which Rose and a. group of "We Dance So Good Together." "American Pop" is a saga of' techniques used vary from one ,..,American Pop" is successful, cowboys sings and the other r P-Funk is planning a full scale . style to another throughout the at depicting the American ob four generations of American entitled "Filth," which is tour in March (their last show at. movie. The 'animation of session with! fame and stardom. men whose lives revolve around probably the first punk rock song the Apollo'in Harlem was one bot' "Am~rican Pop" enhances The characterization is strong and music. It is a strikingly realistic ever to be heard on the Broadway mutha) check the paper for dates Bakshi's reputation as being, the storyline cogent. "American film which depicts the wa G'in stage. and venues. SoifDisco bore$you , -,, perhaps, the most dominating Pop" is even more of a success which Americans have become The rest of, Strouse's score is' and you'want intelliienee in yoW figure in animation today. since it is done in animation and ' infatuated with success. The lives slow and dull. The, Overture funt, -take. a "prescription .from the concept )vould be difficult to' of the men are symbolizcd by the However, the animation purist sassy~but. ·f~enstein.804 .~ : in~eplar seemed so·brassyand ,Dr. make your", ' mUsic cKbone Hsteas. to;ranam. will most likely be turned'away by to achieve cinematogra- .' feW·of ~ ioaP were. It'8!most·- fuDk·tbeP:,,~1iDkI' ~".,:'~ ,~ his . uncOnVentional· means of .,~)' . ~ .;;...... ~ - lr,~}~~~,'~!~ ~~}~~~, . ~ - ~ ...... ~ ,.," .-< .. ;~.. ~--;:. r-:>: - .-': ...' ..-...... --,. J,: .. -. .... ' .. '. " II .... ' • ..'"~ :~; ). 't." i'.'J.~' ,.". , •: 1..' • • .". I .,... -_. TbeTlCker .-... fr'- - ·r, -.!,: _ 7 - pi - t ..h , C-- = f 5 R ARTS :11 ATORES .ARTSfn Record Review: Carroll succeeds; Styx Falls Shortof' Paradise by Jay Schwartz CATHOLIC BOY (ATCO) is come it, which in real life he did pretty bad ana the Concept is not not just a good-ol' "back-to-the- successfully. To' fully understand carried well throughout the . roots" rock album, but also an Jim Carroll, it would be advisable album. The songs contain many album rich in poetic literature. It to read his two autobiographies, of the same lyrics and lack shows how tough it was for a The Basketball Diaries and his originality. junkie growing up around the latest, Living at the Movies. Styx has always been a high Gramercy Park area in the 196Os. Returning to the album, I'd say powered, electronic group that Although this theme may sound it's good listening with a purpose, put a good deal of the work load like a movie script, it is actually and while obviously you wouldn't on keyboardist, Dennis DeYoung. an autobiographical account of play it-at your little sister's sweet- . DeYoung handled t hos c Jim Carroll's life. 16, it's an interesting, literate keyboards with near perfection. Carroll comes alive on this album that avoids falling into any When Paradise Theater was album, bringing out the highs and pop music cliches-Asbury Park recorded, DeYoung must have lows of his struggle with drug has Bruce, Gramercy Park has been on vacation. Most songs abuse. It also shows the horrors Jim Carroll! have no keyboards, and on the of what can happen during the few that do it is extremely weak, lows. The quality of this album is Concept albums in the past De Young does sing on here extremely high; two songs, "City have been extremely successful, though. Taking up the slack for Drops into the Night" and The Beatie's Sgt. Pepper, Jackson Lee Sparks in his roie as Joan Crawford. the missing keyboards is a tepid "People Who Died" have the Browne's Running on Empty and brass section trying to play some potential to become rock classics. Pink Floyd's The Wall have all type ofjazz. To describe Carroll's brand of held that Number One position on Paradise Theater is a total music is quite difficult. The lyrics the charts. A new concept album letdown from Styx's last album are coarse; tile music is melodic; by Styx is now available: Paradise Cornerstone. If this is any in and 'Carroll's singing can best be Theater (A&M). This record dication of a permanent change described as purposeful, energetic traces the life of the Chicago the group Stone Bolt-remember and poetic. Theatre through its opening in them from last week?':-will have 1928, its heyday in the 30'sand to look elsewhere for a group to We see on this album the true 40's, and its demise and closing in imitate, and poor Ray Roper will colors of a man who, while being 1958. While the idea sounds need plastic surgery. (Last issue, I a genius (he was nominated for a interesting, the record does not. meant to say Roper stole his looks Pulitzer Prize at age 22), was also Sure, there are few good songs on from James Young of Styx and bent on self-destruction. In his here; "The Best of Times" which his name from the landlord on music he is seen trying to over- is top notch pop, but the rest is- Three ~ Company). ....-- 1 ltl~ Styx; A disappointing Concept Album. CCBirdie." Lays an Egg continued from page 8 Broadway actress Maria Kar production-has 120 ofthem. awards are about to take place, nilova and a private detective, The show needs a lot more starring Conrad Birdie, a flash ,Maurice Hines, seem to come polish, the whole ensemble needs back takesus to an agent's office, straight out of a Norman Lear some work although one where Rose and Albert (Chita and Comedy. - would've thought that problems Donald) are looking through Throughout all this we are could have been worked out files. It is here, not even five dragged through the Arizona during the extraordinarily long minutes into the production that Desert, a western town; a punk preview session this show has confusion steps in. Questions rock concert, and these 20 T.V. enjoyed. It is a shame when one keep rising such as: What do these sets. At one point, -- Albert and -thinks of the Charisma and ex people have to do with Conrad? Rose's daughter, Jenny, joins a citement of .the original Birdie, and for that matter, who is religious cult. When Rose makes and the lack of it, in this latest Conrad Birdie? If one is not an attempt to rescue her offspring sequel production. familiar with the original Birdie the cult breaks into a chant that of 20 years ago, it is possible and follows the melody of "3 Blind probable that you will not know Mice!' The whole scene is of such CORRECTION what is going on. Part of this can poor quality that one can actually In last issue's article "Basketball be blamed on the Martin Beck's feel their brain deteriorating as Team Eyes CUNY Title," it __ was rather dubious acoustics. they're watching. One feels reported that Gerald Taylor Those characters that can be compelled to walk out, but stays scored ten points against rival heard would be better off having in hope that the production will York College. Actually Taylor gone unheard. Most of the minor improve as it progresses. But to scored 20. Sorry. characters, including Alben's no avail. Mpy shows have a few . - : ";--hJ ----'r--:~ r·rr.·;(Ji ;.,...._~,~ r-. ....,; ,.....~.. (".; -); ~\ mother, played:' by veteran ;:~lo~'i6i'Gln~U~_t'6Jg:lavo HOlu _... .'" ,,- to , - '.. • .... '. .7. .•-,. . t ; .. 1 ; - ~age lQ. __ TbeTicker- STATESMEN· * SPORTS * Women Fencers Finally Score by Pamela Smith The women's fencing team is University also defeated Baruch, competition. She was undefeated Baruch also defeated Johns well in the MIT/SMU com making an attempt to prove that the score. 10-6. with a record 2-0. Hopkins 9-7 with captain Petralia petition as the wome~ They lost they have been overly underrated. "We were really too exhausted On - Feb. 7, the team en gaining two wins, Azumbrado . to MIT 19-8. The.team recently'added four to perform well," said Donna countered Stevens Tech from New and Grillo each having three. - Peter Lewison ruined his victories to their gruesome Petralia, captain of the women's Jersey.-Stevens won the match, 9 "Without the expert coaching undefeated record but along with record. team. Petrailia didn't compete 7. But many of the women gave from Francesco Martin, en Danny Shepard has the best Although they were defeated 5 against SMU, so that she would fair performances. Azumbrado couragement front Shelley record of the entire team. Each 3 by MIT, the women show be prepared for MIT. had two wins, Maryann Grillo Azumbrado, many of the vic has 20 wins. improvement. MIT has one of Then the team took on Pur had one, Donna Petralia had one tories may not have been The match against SMU was the best fencing teams in the Chase/SUNY, where the score and Denise Scott had one victory. possible," said Miss Petralia. played better than that against country and Baruch has never ended up 8-8, but Baruch won on _ A member of the fencing team MIT. The foil team did well with performed as well as they did. indicators. April Dunleavy won the ruth said that "the women have had a score 6-3, epee went 7-2 but The women tied MIT in bouts and Freshman Shelley Azumbrando bout with one touch as Baruch time to become more comfortable sabre went 0-9. indicators and even managed to played a major part in the team's met Caldwell, also from Jersey. with the sport and they can and The men also trounced Hunter hold a fence-off between Baruch's trampling of Hunter College. Miss Grillo had three victories, will only impprove;" College, 20-7. Other games to be best fencer and MIT's best. Baruch won the match 13-3. It Azumbrado had three and Scott *** played include William Patterson Southeastern Massachusetts was Miss Azumbrado's fourth had two. The score, 9-7 The men's team did not do as and CCNY. Jeff Morgan: Perfectionist by Pamela Smith Jeff Morgan has a way of "Most of the guys are unselfish "Everything I do, whatever it intimidating other basketball and enjoyable to play with," said is, I try to do well," said Morgan players. On the other hand, the Morgan. "On any given night a, proudly. handsome, 6'4", Chicago native, player can score up to 20 points His well groomed hairstyle, and has a way of enthralling the fe because we all try to share in his taste for the latest fashions male sector of Baruch. But that's point scoring. " reflect his flamboyancy. besides the point. Morgan feels that you can not During the semester break, It's not his ability to shoot with shut off any. one player and Morgan returned to his Chicago both hands, or the fact that he expect to win. "It is, and must be home, where seven brothers, was voted High School All a team effort," Morgan sum including a twin, reside. American twice that makes Mr. marized. "I had a lot of time to think Morgan interesting. Morgan will not only speak about myself, school, the team It's not the 20 rebounds against highly of his teammates but also and a lot of other trivial things," City College or his "Player ofthe of his coach, Mr. Julie Levine. he said. "In a sense I found Week," title earned twice this Morgan believes Coach Levine is myself and was able to return full year. What makes Morgan in efficient in his duties as a of intensity," Morgan said triguing simply is his personality. basketball coach. somberly. Morgan finds it hard to talk "Levine has a way of At one time Morgan considered about basketball without men dismissing circumstances before leaving New York to return to tioning his present teammates. they arise," he said. "Which is Chicago. After careful con Steve Haughton, Roger Miller, good." sideration, he chose to remain Jacob Guerrer, Cliff Marshall, The 21-year-old, Industrial and continue his studies at just to mention a few, repeatedly Psychology major, endeavors to Baruch.Wise Decision!!! come up in his conversation. become a perfectionist. Pace Set for Runners by Peter A. Long as a finalist. many goals is to qualify for the The last championship Baruch Since Dec. 1980, Guillermo has 1984 Olympics. Track won was March 13th, 1976. established standards in the Although Baruch lack s a This was the indoor City women's two mile run and 800 collegiate team to give Miss University of New York Track meter run with times of 13 Guillermo more exposure in the and Field Championship: minutes I second and 2 minutes track and field circuit, she enters On Saturday, February 7th, 40 seconds, respectively. She has one race per week with the Morgan slams another basket 1981, Baruch created an at also broken two women's records Metropolitan Athletic Congress mosphere of that championship in the 1500 meter and 200 meter and the Women's Colgate Indoor again. Diana Guillermo. a with times of 5 minutes 17 Track games. "Basketball' continued from page_ 12 freshman at Baruch, qualified for seconds and 5 minutes and 28 During the next six weeks Guerrera won the game with a Coach Levine IS now the the semifinals in the Women's seconds respectively. Guillermo will be training for the foul line jump shot. Later, two winningest coach the basketball Colgate 1500 Meter Run. Guillermo is a graduate of outdoor season with her fould shots iced the cake, 69-66. team has ever had, with a record Although Guillermo did not make Martin Luther King High School, colleagues. The club is looking "He (Jacob Guerrera) is really of 35-31. But the team's success it to the finals she will return in where she competed on the track forward to her continued success an unsung hero," Coach Levine this year he claims is because: the near future to show her talent team for two years. One of her for the 1981 outdoor season. gladly said. "That's two "We finally have a bench. ballgames he's won for us coming There's a lot of depth there. Plus off the bench with a last second the team is very unselfish. But the Pete'sBoxing Quiz (answers next week) shot." most important thing is that the The next two victories ford players believe in themselves." 4. What four heavyweight longer than anyone else? Baruch were too easy _ Against The team does have one sad 1. Who was the last bare-knuckle champs of the world had the first 7. Who is the only modern undis N. Y.U., Coach Levine used his note to report, though. -Guard . .;"", heavyweight champion .of the name and middle initial James J.? puted heavyweight champ to re bench -to rack up a 79-41 win. Charles Dudley, who has not world? 5. Can you name the only five tire undefeated? Good efforts by Cliff Marshall, played since the City game, may ... 2. Who was the last white non-American modern former 8. What boxer never won the Keith Cheeks, John miss the rest of the season. "It's heavyweight champion of the heavyweight champs of the heavyweight title but defeated Panousopoulos, and Joe Grgas miss the rest of the season. "I world? world? three men who held it during their told the story. When Livingston wish the team all the luck in the 3. Who was called by the name of 6. Who held the modern careers? College forfeited the next game, world," he said. •• - - .p "Gentleman Jim"? heavyweight title of the -world Baruch had their 17th vic.tQ{Y!., _LIp ~~_t; tile playoffs. _.' .~. . '': <. --.';':. - ·.. ·I~ ~. . '" ,',. "~' .'"~ " ..:- ..... ,:. ;.> ~::;,:..~ ...~.l~~~•• _~'-..I' ."..:..~:"•. "._".•' .••..-.....' "'-._ .....•~, ._, -'-"." .. ' :...... : ~ -... . , ." ...... ·'. " tt.: ..... ". ~ .~ CHESS. - . , . . . .'. .' TEAM.' '. -:- MAKES. BIG MOVE .hyPameia Smitlt -.'Ranked Sth.in.,.~Country. . . .' The Pan-American games" held significant part in the team's control. cost the' 'match, and ~'in:AtIanta; Ga. this year,.' were an success, became a Class Master, Berkeley,wbere Goetz became ·.estraordinary success for Baruch Mark Toliver also became a CM. sick and could not play. College. Our chess club, made up Both had USCF ratings between Marty McDowell, a captain of , ohen men, was ranked 8th in the 2000 and 2200. the "B" team, was the only man • 7 .country. Although. much of the clubs' to gain five victories. Toliver had The members are divided into success was due to the out- a record of four wins, one draw, two teams, the "AU and "B" standing performance of the "A" and two losses. 'The two' had :teams, five men on each. team, the "B" team won $125 in errors of + 22 and + 16 ,:.Placement is according to> in- books, for winning 'its class respectively, the highest on the dividual performance. . division. ' club. A chess player achieves. fame Chess requires the ability to "Our success was due to a team because of the number of games think of most moves before effort," said. former president ' he' wins, and the . accuracy, playing them. During the Pan- Peter DiTuri. Di Turi, a member " originality and thoroughness of Am games, contenders were of the "B" team, won only two • his game. .Players with proper required to complete 45 moves games out ofeight. .qualifications are named"Masters within two hours. David Hee, the club's president and Grandmasters by " chess Baruch, the only CUNY school won a very important match organizations. represented, was matched against against California Polytech.· Hee Gideon Goetz, treasurer of the many prestigious schools. Among credited his performance to his club and captain of t~/''A'' them, University of Toronto, ability to play as a positional team, had a rem~bly sue- which clinced firs place in the player. Hee victored in three cessful tournament. Goetz conference, Ohio State, Florida games, lost two and two were became a recognized National State, UCLA, Columbia and U. draws.. Master of the United States Chess of Massachusetts. ·''But in order to be a good Federation, with a rating of over Some of the teams that posed player one must be tactical and 2200. Goetz has been playing problems for Baruch were positional,"- said Goetz chess for almost eleven years. Rutgers, where all four men of arrogantly. After' all he should· . Murray Schecter, who many of the "B" team lost, Michigan know. Congratulations to all!! ! the players feel played a State, where an inaccuracy in time • ""r _: / ~ ,~_ '.~' . "~. -"',:" ,.. ..--.-~,.._. .. -.- .-'.- -:- -- _.~ --". -.-.... -.. 4_ :__ Cracovia Happy Contributing to Baruch by Peter T. Barricella now has approximately eighteen ,. events, such as the very popular ..;:f.:;-' ...y" Five.years·agoifyouweren'ton Mr. and Ms. Baruch contests, .... ~. a varsity team your only means of which Mr. T. thought.up. .. f intramural extracurricular ac- Besides being the director of tivity sports, was two hours of intramurals and recreation at free-play. on' Thursday during Baruch,' Mr. T. teaches swim club hours. ming, volleyball, disco and social Now thanks mainly to 9ne man dancing; he is faculty advisor for called Mr. T.· there is an In- the jogging, dance and swimming tramural Recreation program that clubs; and he is coordinator of is one of the largest and creative recreation courses ill the School in the CUNY system. of Continuing Education. His job Who is Mr.·T? Mr. T. signs his as coordinator is to design checks by the name of Tom programs and hire teachers for Cracovia. them. The courses range from Tom Cracovia was hired along various types, of dance, skating with Bonnie' Oberman (former and gymnastics to bodybuilding, Intramural coordinator) five racquetball and physical fitness years ago by Ralph Nagell classes. Tom also teaches modem. (former chairman of the Physical dance at St. Peter'sCollege. and Health Education Depart- . Mr. T. competed in trackfor ment) to revive a dead Intramural fifteen years and was on three Recreation' program.. With the teams that won. national relay help of Bonnie Oberman, Mr ~ T. championships~· He -once ran a .diQjustthat. blazing 47~8 off.a start in a 440.' Tom and Bonnie worked under yard dash. the CE)"A program for. 'three Tom retired from track years. When CETA money ran . competition in. 1972 and started out, Bonnie left Baruch to take on studying dance. He's. been ~ ~-, .:~..:. .~:i "- .' -" _~.- ._ - .. --- "...... different frontiers, and Tom was dancing ever since, and that will . . ",," Tom CracO ;·••ara. DIreet~.·(pIIOtei~· FniIIk ....} '. ..".~~ made Intramuraland Recreation be his physical training for the . Director, thanks to a School .of' rest of .his lire. Tom feels that . ~'I'm very happy to be able to Education line that was found to "the work-out in a dance class is contribute io~education.I· a part·.,f the eOn••"sai~ Tom. ~Vityf~~_T~iibou,IcI~~,.(~:..;; paybim. . '.. .' more strenuous.·thalI any.' tract enjoy' my wOrk"Uld the students· With .the l~. ~ .in to better -as well as stIIIt· IICW .~. ~.:... -::~: pr~-Uad .~~~.:~·'.:.·~:i~::~~·i~ . The nioDey hasn't been wasted. wOrk-out." HOwever, he noted that attend·Baruch and as.}ong as fundina that the··Varsity .and . caDjDl_~·Mr. T~ J':.'~. ":~:; The. Intramural Recreation '-: that thiS didn"t iJidllCle m8ratbOn I am able to· bett« proSramsthat . .Intramural activities' receivec;i at Ban1f;:h'for .' .' - .,",,",'. iDv~ved redistrib..u~of~ years tocome. . .' - I~ I ana in,I hope tP remain from the . ~...... :... • "'. • ..... ". "0·".. ''''''-'':...,.l.. prcipamgrow$ every semester. :nIDDioa·· ...... <> -' . .."- .... .' .- .. ; -,"-_. -; .. " ...... ;: ""W' o. ",. .._' •" -_co" TESMEN'-~~C:LINCII-.I¥lSION. BARUCH STA • .' • : __ 0-"1 ". - :.'...... br'r I' r" I A' Coach Levine ~Dd the'Statesmen (Plletoby.Frank x:lldjaJ"·· . by Mike Angelo '. The Baruch Statesmen are number one. For the first time in . the team's history,'they can finally claim those words. In a game against- Brooklyn they clinched first place in their division with four regular season games left to play. The team's record currently stands at 17-4, with a 9-2 mark J against CUNY teams. They also defeated Staten Island, lead ers of the south division. The team got things rolling on January 13th, in a game against Dominican. Baruch totally dominated the game and <& won 93-77. Cliff Marshall had the, hot hand that night scoring ~22 points and hitting 10 of 11 from t he floor. A -deceptive Hunter College Coach Levine said. But Baruch -- team, set Baruch back two days pulled it out 78-74. Cliff Marshall later, though. The Hawks of took the game into the first H~nter played inspired defense overtime by tying the game at 59 and had Baruch trailing 43-41 at with one second on the clock. the h~l1f. That lead was stretched Then late in the second overtime, to 12 points in the second half Jacob Guerrera decided' the before the Statesmen came contest with a: big three point storming back with a 13 to 2 play. Jeff M-organ led the scoring surge. TJ1at left them trailing by with 20 points, with Joe Grgas one. With a chance to tie the game doing a fine' job off the bench Baruch missed a foul shot, and scoring 12,5 for 5 in field goals. the Hawks went on to'win 87-82. But the biggest crowd at a Roger Miller had 21 points and Baruch game showed up on Gerald Taylor had 20 points in Alumni Night, to see Baruch the-losing cause. knock off last year's CUNY In their next game, the team Champs, City College. Baruch's picked themselves back up with a victory clinched at least a tie for satisfying beating of Southern . first place in the North Division. Connecticut, 89-77. It was the Gerald Taylor scored 18, and first time in seven years Baruch Steve Haughton scored 16, in the had ever done so. In the game, 63-53 triumph. ...'- ..... Peter .Martin punished the op- - The brightest night for the position with. his 13 of 14 foul Statesmen had to be when' the.y shots, a new single game record, clinch first place in their .next previously held at 12. Martin game against Brooklyn. It was a scored 17 for the night, second see-saw battle all the way' with .. Ji only to CliffMarshall's 20 points.' Brooklyn grabbing the lead John Jay provided the towards the close. But a slam Statesmen with a near. cardiac dunk by 'Jeff Morgan brought arrest in the next ballgame. The Baruch to within one. Then with I~ftto game went into double-overtime. 14 seconds play. 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