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Volume V, Issue 7 New Hampshire College March 31,1999 NHC President receives the honor of a Fulbright scholar

ByBinduRai NHC boasts the presence of numer­ tion of staying in touch with NHC ous international students from Thai­ via e-mail and fax. Upon asking him Dr. Richard Gustafson has land. The timing was also perfect. if this trip is entirely business, he an­ been awarded the prestigious The majority of Fulbright programs swered that he and his wife plan to Fulbright Visiting Scholar in Higher requires the scholars to travel for make time plenty for sightseeing and Education. He received the honor over a year. The Thailand program fun. one year ago, but due to the Asian involves 4 months only. The late Senator J. William Financial Crisis, there was no fund­ He will be based in Fulbright of Arkansas introduced ing for his trip to the Ministry of Uni­ Bangkok, but a lot of his work re­ the Fulbright Educational Exchange versity Affairs in Bangkok, Thailand. quires travel 6-8 weeks throughout Program. This program aims to "in­ In January he received a call stating the country, visiting private and pub­ crease mutual understanding be­ that the project had received the lic schools. Seminars will be con­ tween the people of the United necessary funds and the ball was set ducted in August on issues regard­ States and other people of other in motion. ing program accreditation, curricu­ countries." Others who have been The President is planning to lum development, and more. He also awarded this honor include Presi­ depart on his journey on April 28th, plans to attend the institution in dent Fernando Cardoso and his accompanied by his wife. The trip Cheng Mai where NHC runs an wife;-NATO Secretary Genera) will occupy his schedule for 4 months ALCC program for students who Javier Solana; NobeJ Prize Winner, have English as a second language. Milton Friedman, and various oth­ and he hopes to achieve all that he President Richard Gustafson was While the President is away, ers. And some of NHC's Fulbright is aiming for. Thailand topped his list awarded the prestigious Fulbright Dr. Larkin, Vice President of Stu­ winners include Ausra Kubilius, of places because of his wish to see Visiting Scholar in Higher Educa­ the country, interact with its people dent Affairs, will be Acting Presi­ David Bradt and Larry Johnson. tion. and their culture and also because dent. The President has every inten­

The NEASC s "Outcomes Assessment" plan

By Mark Williams

On March 25,1999, while Education and is responsible for ac­ credibility of a school by the com­ according to Dr. Doucette, "The fact we had the day off and were enjoy­ creditation of all colleges in the New mission. New Hampshire College that we are working on being better ing the first days of spring, the fac­ England area. This new plan, which adheres to eleven standards used in does not imply things don't work as ulty and staff of New Hampshire all levels of administration will help assessing institutional effectiveness. they are; we just want improve­ College were at a seminar on De­ develop with Dr. Peggy Maki of the The satisfactory inspection using this ment" veloping an Initial Student Outcomes NEASC, will provide a tangible critera in 1992 earned NHC a ten- According to the NEASC's Assessment Plan. In plain English measure of whether the school is year accreditation, the maximum policy statement on institutional ef­ this means that the New England As­ fulfilling its promises to students via granted by the NEASC. These fectiveness, this new system of ap­ sociation of Schools and Colleges mission statements and course ob­ eleven standards cover all areas of praisal will "function as a tool for the (NEASC) wants colleges to be­ jectives. "There is no bag of tricks college business, including mission encouragement of self-improvement come more accountable to their cus­ being handed to us," said Dean and purposes, planning and evalua­ as well as a basis for quality assur­ tomers, the students, by proving that Doucette, "nor are these standards tion, organization and governance, ance." The implementation of this they are doing what they claim to being imposed on us." Instead, fac­ programs and instruction, faculty, tool would be visible in clearer do, namely, providing an education. ulty, staff, deans, president and trust­ student services, library and infor­ course objectives faculty concentra­ The NEASC feels that it is impor­ ees are collaborating with the mation resources, physical re­ tion on the accomplishment of these tant for colleges to be able to mea­ NEASC in proposing new ways of sources, financial resources, public goals, inspiring more unique, expe­ sure their effectiveness to improve gauging students' success. disclosure, and integrity. The new dient methods of learning. The final the institutional quality. The guidelines determined by this outcomes assessment will enable the objective of these guides is a more The NEASC represents the workshop will be an integral part of college's faculty and staff to better comprehensive education for the stu­ Commission on Institutions of Higher the standards used to determine the the standards already in place or, dent.

The Maintenance Department in conjunction with the New Hampshire College Observer has a customized recycling program. Just deposit your copy of The Observer in recycling bins located in the Student Center. March 31,1999 The Observer From the Editor's Desk:

Finally, the snow is melted and the springtime is here. It's great to be able to go outside with no jacket and not be cold. Well, here is our seventh issue. Included in this issue is a special Honors insert in the middle of the paper. Anything you ever wanted to know about the Honors program, you can find out in here. Also, the Honors students wrote all of the articles. President Gustafson recently received the Fulbright Award. This is a very prestigious award and the entire NHC community should be proud of such an accomplishment. Unfortunately, there has been a recent death of a young man who was involved with New Hampshire College. He was a very dedicated College Press Service math tutor for the Learning Center and received an award for his hard work and efforts in helping out students at NHC. We, The Observer staff, have dedicated this issue to the memory of this young man, Steven Gionet, From the Editor's Desk for his dedication to the tutoring of the students at NHC. On a lighter note, the spring season has also brought out the spring There were many events to report on this month, good and bad, sports. Lacrosse has already had a game, and baseball and softball are and I hope The Observer was successful in shedding some light on the well underway. Good luck and best wishes for a successful season to you subjects. Some of these subjects include the Board of Trustees proposals, all. the President receiving the Fulbright award and also the Honors societies Also, I'd like to give my own congratulations to the hockey team inductions. for having a great season. I went to many games and always enjoyed Another event was the SGA elections that happened this past week. them. The Penmen hockey players have definitely turned me into a die­ The "Brit" was elected to office. Ben Sutch will take office next year as hard hockey fan. President of SGA. Vice President will be Chad Pimentel, Secretary is Remember that we greatly accept letters to the editors. And if Rebecca Wildstein and Treasurer is Sherry McCall. Congratulations! you'd like to write about any issues or events concerning NHC, feel free There is a special section this issue compliments of the Honors to write an article about, or let us know so we can write an article. Hope Program. This section was written, compiled and laid out by the Honors you all enjoy this issue and the spring weather as well. students. Good luck to everyone for the rest of the semester. It is finally Tara Cowdrey SPRING so cheer up and study hard. Co-Editor in Chief There is one more issue of The Observer left. Hopefully everyone will read and enjoy.

Andrea Hill Quote of the issue: Co-Editor in Chief

"No person who is enthusiastic Special thank you: about his work has anything to I would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the New Hamp­ fear from life." shire College community. The faculty, administration, staff and my friends have been so supportive and gracious. I cannot put into words what you all have done for me, my family and the American Cancer Society. -Samuel Goldwyn Close to $500.00 were collected in memory of my father John F. McMennamin. This money will go towards further research for the debilitating disease of cancer. Tatum Turner and Michael Johnson, you two went well beyond your call of duty. You both have definitely earned your "angels wings." You have all touched my heart in a way that I will never forget. Thank you.

Courtney L. McMennamin THE OBSERVER NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE, BOX 1084, MANCHESTER, NH 03106 PHONE: (603)645-9669 STAFF Co-Editor in Chief: Tara Cowdrey Technical Assistant: Ben DeGennaro Honors Correspondent: Ryan Eberman Co-Editor in Chief: Andrea Hill Photograpy Editor: David Snuffer SGA Coorespondent: BillKoval Managing Editor: Andrew Cummings StaffWriters: Melissa Cowdrey Office Manager: Tara Cowdrey A&E Editor: Mark Williams KimikaEmbree Contributing Writers: Lyndsay Genzler News Editor: Lauren Kobs Katy Faria Isabel Gual Sports Editor: OPEN Bindu Rai Charles R. Kilham Copy Editor: Michael Lascelles Pat Rogers Thomas McKinnon Advisor: Don Sieker Chris Toy John Wingate The New Hampshire College Observer is a news publication produced by New Hampshire College students and funded largely by the Student Government Association of the college. It is our responsibility to inform the NHC community about events on and around our campus. The Observer will print any material found to be factual and in good taste by the editorial staff of the paper. The views published do not necessarily reflect the views of New Hampshire College.

2 The Observer March 31,1999 fashionable, a phenomenon experts tion is addressed to the Department eteria. If the money is not used up Dear attribute to airborne toxins, exces­ of Public Safety at New Hampshire by the end of the following semes­ sive amounts of sugar in our fruit College. ter, then it is carried over into the loops, even, perhaps, those mind- You might ask yourselves Spring Semester, but if all the money Editors: altering X-rays beamed at Earth why I am so concerned about this isn't spent by the end of the second I realize the impropriety of from UFOs stationed on Luna. issue. Well, some people on this semester, then it is lost. The parents sending you a letter given my cur­ Whatever the causes, there can be campus will agree with me when I never see the money they spent at rent affiliation with The Observer. no question that we are becoming say that some of the people who the beginning of the year. more dangerous to ourselves— Some readers will see this as work in this department need to I'm a freshman student at bootstrapping on my part while oth­ and to others. My proposal, an idea learn some manners and treat each New Hampshire College, and I don't ers will conclude it's a devious ap­ anticipated by fightmanagers , black and everyone of us with some dig­ eat anywhere close to $ 1,020.00 proach to applauding the staff's pa­ belts, dueling champs, and garrote nity and respect. worth of food during the course of a per-making efforts. In fact, if you masters, would help faculty acquire One Saturday night I was semester. I never make it to break­ print this, I can already hear my col­ the professional training it desper­ having a good time at this party on fast, and I'm not here much on the leagues crying "foul" (as well as ately needs for defense and survival. campus when around 1a.m. we weekends; therefore, at the end of some other words unsuitable for a Without it, I fear we're doomed to heard this loud pounding on the college newspaper). But no matter: a career of perpetual intimidation the Fall Semester, I had $400.00 left door. We knew it was THEM, just over. It was great that it carried over I simply must respond to a story in and/or hospitalization. by the nice and soft way of knock­ to the Spring Semester, but most the 24 February issue, one which There is another benefit ing that makes PSO's unique. When likely I'm going to have the same covered the rigors of acquiring here, one which could add much my friend opened the door, she did amount left over at the end of this stage-combat techniques. The ar­ prestige and popularity to our fac­ not even get a good evening and semester. Because of this, my par­ ticle described the various skills ac­ ulty. These workshops also train these two so-called "officers" ents are going to have wasted tors must learn before they can re­ their students how to juggle, dance, started shouting and explaining the $800.00 of their hard-earned alistically simulate combat for film rappel, even disappear—a whole whole quiet hours procedures. and stage. It was an informative money. The college should allow boxful of stunts and magic tricks. The only thing that makes me piece and carefully detailed the vari­ students to spend the money on the These skills, adroidy managed, could upset about that issue is the fact that ous methods used to incapacitate an card anywhere in the school. I would prove very helpful in the classroom some of the officers who normally opponent, to wit, punching, kicking, like to be able to spend the money should things slow down and teach­ patrol the residence areas during the throttling, stabbing, jabbing, pum- left on my card in the laundry room, ers need to regain their students' at­ weekend have this superiority com­ meling and stomping. school store, Pub or in the Culinary tention. plex and think that the only way the And it was while reading this I am confident the faculty- can treat us is like animals. I don't Restaurant. story that I realized these skills in the at-large will endorse this proposal know how you feel, but I think that Another suggestion is to art of mayhem might prove useful, with enthusiasm; and I believe stu­ we could like them a little bit better have a few different meal plans for even lifesaving, to professors here dents will approve the idea, too, es­ if they would think of us as HUMAN parents and their kids choose from. at New Hampshire College. Let's pecially given the possibility that they BEINGS. Many students know their eating be painfully honest about this mat­ could be treated to a faculty disap­ This problem does not only habits and are able to estimate how ter; we aren't always the most popu­ pearing act during a classroom lull. involve weekend patrolling. They many meals they eat a day. If there lar folks on campus with students, Imagine—your instructor vanishes have given me many reasons to feel were a few different meal plans, stu­ administrators, staff, and sadly from sight, perhaps in a cloud of this way about them and unless they dents would be able to choose one enough, our colleagues, all of whom smoke, maybe never to return, and show me that they can treat us like most suitable for them. For example, we can number among our some­ this only days before final exams! people, I will graduate in May with students could have certain amounts time enemies. So what would be the impression that they are the ones of money on the card equivalent to amiss if our teachers, especially the Yr pal, who need to be put in a zoo and not one, two or three meals a day. In a least loved among us, attended com­ us. Don Sieker case where a student was to run out bat workshops to learn the skills of In a way, they should be of money, a parent could put more self-defense? I am sure the Dean's thankful to us because if this cam­ money on the card. Office and SGA would happily fund Dear pus did not have resident students, Parents or students (who­ the venture knowing it would pro­ they would be sitting on their bot­ ever is paying for school) should not vide professors with the techniques toms all day wasting most of their have to spend $1,020.00 for food needed to defend themselves from Editors: time, and "time is money." when they know they cannot possi­ angry students, impatient administra­ bly eat that much. Then they have tors, disgruntled staff and unstable What opinion do some Pub­ Thank you, to pay another $600.00 for books faculty. We all know that aggres­ lic Safety "officers" have of the stu­ Isabel Gual and other supplies when they could sive behavior is becoming daily more dents on this campus? This ques­ A concerned student be using their unused food money on those things. The Observer welcomes correspondence from readers. When the college forces stu­ Please include your name, address and daytime telephone num­ Dear dents and parents to buy a meal plan ber. Letters are subject to condensation. If sending your letter and the students know they're not on a disk, please be sure to use Microsoft Word to ensure com­ Editors: going to use it all, the college is rob­ patibility and faster processing. Letters must be signed. bing the students and parents of their money. The parents should call the Many parents of freshmen Our mailing address is: college and make it known that they students who are enrolled at New are not happy about the way the Hampshire College are beginning to Letters to the Editor college steals money from them. second-guess the meal plan they The students can tell their student The Observer were forced to purchase for their representatives how they feel, so Box 1084 children. hopefully this issue can be brought 2500 North River Rd. Every freshman has the to the attention of the college. Manchester, NH 03106 same meal plan, which costs $ 1,020.00. The money is put onto the student's I.D. cards, which are Lyndsay Genzler If you are on campus, drop your letters off at either the scanned at the time of each pur­ Mailroom or through the slot in the door at the student mailbox chase. This money can only be area in the Student Center across from the Bookstore. spent at the snack bar or in the caf- 3 March 31.1999 The Observer SGA, Board of Trustees ACE students have a Meeting '99 blast at New England

By Andrea Hill how almost everything that they are College On Saturday, March 13, putting in could be transferred to a the Board of Trustees for NHC new Student Center if the one we ByBinduRai attempt to capture a polished per­ gathered to hear proposals from the have is ever going to be rebuilt. formance. Student Government Association. The last proposal was the International Night is prob­ The International Club of There were three well-prepared installation of Internet jacks around ably one of the most important NEC prepared the menu for the proposals put forth. SGA split into campus. This was the most expen­ events for various ACE members. night. As it had no one to cook in­ several groups to present and re­ sive proposal set forth, costing ap­ The opportunity for them to see this ternational cuisine, it decided to take search information. proximately $31,792. This group event as a spectator, not as a per­ it upon itself with all the members former, was an opportunity most did thoroughly enjoying the food. Their not pass up. The members set out acts included German and Scottish early to lend a helping hand to the dances. While someone played the New England College (NEC) inter­ fiddle, others sang to the melodious national students organization. Ar­ tunes. The highlight of the evening rival there was at 4:00 P.M., and the was the Veteran Band, which had visitors were in for a shock. The pro­ come to perform. Approximately 30 gram for the evening included a per­ members of this group sang some formance by NHC students. As the old country folk songs and enter­ ACE members had not been in­ tained the crowd; their sarcastic hu­ formed about this, no one was pre­ mor just added more spice to their pared. performance. This was a challenge, which NEC and NHC plan to was too good to pass up. Simon work together to plan entertainment Girntke, Shahla Siddiqui, Chizuru for the International Night which is Iwasaki (Rose), Karen Miyanaga being held in the small gym on April (ACE President), Heiu Tieu, and I 17th, 1999 at NHC. A few of the choreographed an Indian dance in entertainers from NEC have SGA President, Bill Koval presents a check to President one hour. The response that was planned to perform for this event and Gustafson and Rick Courtemache to help aide in the reno­ received for the dance was amaz­ the ACE President hopes it will be vations of the Fitness Center. (Photo by Andrea Hill) ing. Nobody could have guessed equally entertaining and fun. that this dance was just a haphazard Bill Koval, SGA President, was headed by Tristin Harris and opened the meeting and introduced John Feudo, and also included Ben Sutch, Vice President of SGA. David Snuffer and Amy Cowan. Sutch spoke of the progress that This group proposes Internet jacks SGA had done so far this year. He in the cafeteria and in the library. gave examples like Midnight Mad­ At the end of all the presen­ ness, the success of the semi-formal tations, SGA announced that it was and the seven new clubs established willing to contribute $25,000. this year. Koval also presented a check for The first proposal was SGA $25,000 for renovations to the Fit­ and CAPE office renovations. This ness Center. President Gustafson group was led by Tom Presti, and and Chairman of the Trustees, Rick included Kate Giannetti, Rebecca Courtemanche congratulated SGA Wildstein, Keith Fuller and Chris for a great presentation and told them Thompson. The goal of this pro­ that they would carefully consider posal is to increase public knowl­ everything presented to them. edge of the SGA and CAPE offices On Friday, March 19,1 sat as well as integrate all campus clubs down with President Gustafson to and organizations through a central discuss the Board's decisions. Al­ computer station that can be ac­ though there have been no definite cessed by all club and organization decisions made at this point Presi­ HSA News leaders. The approximate cost of dent Gustafson seemed confident these renovations is $20,000. . that the proposals would be passed. The second proposal was The decision will be definite on April By Kimika Embree the cafeteria renovations. As we all 16. SGA and the Trustees decided know the cafeteria is looking pretty instead of SGA paying $25,000 Well, it's that time of year again. The Hospitality Student As­ grim lately. This group was led by from all the different proposals, to sociation will be holding elections for its executive board on April 14, Chad Pimental, and also included have SGA pay completely for the 1999. For all Hospitality majors interested in running, there is a man­ Channel Murray, Marcos Carvhalo SGA and CAPE office renovations. datory meeting on March 31 at 5:30 in the Hospitality Building. Those and Jen Taveras. These renovations Gustafson was very pleased with the interested can sign-up at the reception desk in the entrance of the build­ will also cost approximately preparation of the proposals and the ing. On another note, the Boston Lodging Exposition will be held on $20,000. The objective of this pro­ professionalism of SGA. He was April 25-27. If you have any questions, or would like more informa­ posal is to make the cafeteria a more also surprised at the donation for the tion, please contact Mika (president) at X 9486. pleasurable place to eat and social­ Fitness Center. In conclusion, the ize. The renovations include new president was pleased with the furniture, new pictures and freshly choices of the proposals and confi­ painted walls. Pimental explained dant that they will all pass.

4 The Observer March 31, 1999 Presidents sign Campus Security agreement to help control Log alcohol abuse Compiled by Andrea Hill and Tara Cowdrey By Andrea Hill this agreement is the first step on a On March 17,1999 Presi­ long road, explaining that the The reports printed here have been selected directly from the dents from all colleges and universi­ NHCUC does not want to abolish Department of Public Safety's records. All individuals and ties around New Hampshire were all drinking on campuses but it wants locations have been made anonymous for obvious reasons. invited to a press conference at the to control the drinking and to teach New Hampshire Charitable Foun­ the underage drinkers to make more dation in Concord. The purpose of responsible decisions. NHCUC 3/17/99 this press conference was for the believes that this is not just a prob­ On the above date, a PSO was checking a residential Presidents to sign the New Hamp­ lem for the colleges, but it is also a area when he saw a student's vehicle parked on the land­ shire College and University Coun­ community problem. It believes that scape behind the residential building. As the PSO got to cil Statement of Presidential Com­ it is very important for the commu­ the vehicle, he saw the owner of the vehicle outside and mitment Against Alcohol Abuse nities where the colleges and univer­ advised him that he would be documented. Another stu­ Among College Students. sities are located to get involved and dent came over to the PSO's truck and said, "give him a This commitment has been help prevention of alcohol abuse. break, it's St. Patty's Day." The PSO told this student that in the works since last October. It Other states have similar the owner of the vehicle knows where he is supposed to articulates five areas in which Presi­ agreements but New Hampshire is park it. As the PSO was leaving, the person kept walking dents promise to help follow. They the first state to involve public and along side the truck and asked the PSO to give his friend a are: 1) speaking out, 2) seeking col­ private institutions in its agreement. break and also stated that the PSO's should be dealing with laboration, 3) evaluating practices, President Gufstason was the snowball fight and not the parking of the vehicle. The 4) engaging communities and 5) edu­ excited to be a part of the agree­ PSO asked for this person's I.D. and he said he did not have cating the public. ment. Also working with the Presi­ one. He asked for his name and he said "write me up," and Dr. Donald P. Wharton, dent is Director of the Wellness Cen­ walked away. The PSO waited for the vehicle to move and President of Plymouth State Col­ ter at NHC, Sara Wilson, and Dr. saw both students in the vehicle. lege, spoke on behalf of the George Larkin, Dean of Student NHCUC. Wharton explained that Affairs.

3/21/99 On the above date, a PSO responded to a call for someone who just broke a window. When the PSO arrived he found an orange chair outside by the window with glass on it. The student who called came to the window, looked inside and found glass all over the couch and floor. He stated, "it just happened when I called." He said he didn't see anyone, but he heard someone run in the direction of another residential building and heard a door close. Main­ tenance was advised.

3/25/99 A PSO and a RD responded to a kicked in door. The person who called said that someone knocked and kicked President Gustafson, as well as all other presidents from New Hamp­ his door, but he did not answer. Then two hours later, it shire universities and colleges signed the Statement of Presidential happened again. The person kicked his door and broke it so Commitment Against Alcohol Abuse Among College Students. he could not get out. The door was split at the lock. The (Photo by Andrea Hill) person in the room had no suspects. He also said he didn't hear any voices but he thought there was more than one person doing this. Maintenance was called to fix the door and make it secure. Snowball fight '99

3/28/99 By Andrea Hill On the above date, a PSO shined his flashlight be­ hind a residential building and noticed two males in slacks On March 13 a snowball Manchester and the State police and dress shirts carrying a keg between them. The PSO fight broke out in front of Washing­ where called in to control the crowd stayed at the back of the building and two other PSO's went ton Hall at about 11:00 p.m. Public of about 200 students. Along with to the front. And RA and RD on duty were called. A male Safety Officers soon interrupted the them they brought the k-9 unit and exited the building, and when asked, said he was not a stu­ snowball fight. In so doing, several the paddy wagon. Students scat­ dent here. He didn't have any I.D. to show to the PSO. The PSO's where struck by snowballs. tered into the woods and to the rail­ RD arrived with one of the residents and allowed the PSO Several windows in Washington road tracks. Two students where to look around. Three kegs were found in the upstairs. An­ where broken and a few more arrested and several others where other resident came home and the RD spoke with her. A around campus. documented by the PSO's. At about student was seen snoring on the couch and he never woke When the snowball fight got 1:00 a.m. the snowball fight came up. out of hand, police from Hookset, to an end.

5 March 31, 1999 The Observer Kappa Delta Phi

By Charles R.Kilham

The Brother of Kappa Delta Phi National Fraternity, Inc. have done many things to help the community in this school year. Starting early in the Fall semester of 1998, the Kappa Delta Phi brothers went to Bos­ ton, MA, to help out the Boston Philanthropic Foundation. During this evening, six of the brothers went and handed out pamphlets as well as meet and greeted the attendees of the function. At this function, the Boston Philanthropic Foundation raised thousands of dollars for needy children in the Boston area.

The Brothers did not stop there, however. During the Christmas sea­ son, we purchased a gift certificate for a needy child through the "Angel Adopt a Block, Adopt a Tree" program. We also sent a couple of Brothers to the Mt. Carmel Nursing Home as part of the Happy Birthday Visitors. The Red Cross came to our school and the Brothers were there to lend their time as Park well as some precious bodily fluids. A trip to the NH Food Bank ended the semester with some community spirit. The 1999 Adopt-A-Block Last year, 1,000 volunteers Project Committee is organizing worked together to clean-up more With the onset of the New Year, the Brothers were going strong again. over 1000+ center city neighbors, than 100 blocks and 7 city parks, The NH Food Bank was once again looking for help, so the Brothers friends, students, youth and civic removing 28 tons of trash from the set aside one Saturday and went to lend a hand. We had help on this groups to clean-up designated areas streets of Manchester. occasion from out advisor Corey Hall and also from our sisters of KX. of the city on April 24,1999. The Please contact Rick Mt. Carmel Nursing Home was also another trip in which the Broth­ clean-up will be from 9:00 a.m. to Groleau at New Hampshire College ers of Kappa were represented. In order to help out the community on 12:00 p.m. followed by a free pizza (603) 645-9698 or Sharon Curole a more long-term basis, the Brothers of Kappa Delta Phi have adopted lunch for all volunteers held at at FOR MANCHESTER (603) a stretch of highway in Hooksett, NH. Their job will be to keep it free Veteran's Park in downtown 628-6880. of debris. Manchester.

The Brothers of Kappa Delta Phi are very interested in the community. We have done and will continue to do everything we can to help out our fellow being. If anyone had any questions, or wishes to take part in our community service, please contact Charles R. Kilham at X9491 or David Snuffer at X9370. Community Service

By Thomas McKinnon

Adopt a Block Adopt a Block will be func­ is looking for people to join their new tioning on April 24,1999 from 9am committee. The office recognized to 12 noon. This program is still in several faculty, staff and students the works; they are hoping to have they felt would offer enthusiasm and representatives from all the clubs join motivation in helping them become in the festivities. The idea is to take established. a section of Manchester and clean it up to make it a better place to live. Connections The full crew of the Com­ Behind the Scenes munity Service Office is working Kristy Hiller is currently a hard to help out the community. The short film "Seniors" will be shown two different days in the freshman at New Hampshire Col­ They would very much like your 'Down Under' Meeting Room in Chocorua Hall: lege. Her major was accounting but help. If you could show up in the she has since dropped that, and will Student Center behind the informa­ Monday April 5 at 7pm take up something else business re­ tion booth, and give them a hand or Tuesday April 6 at 7pm lated. She resides in Winnisquam just call them to ask what these 104. She works in the Community events are all about it would be a This film (56 minutes) consists of interviews with fiveStanfor d Service Office for her on campus great help. You can reach the Com­ seniors about their current concerns and retrospection on their time at job. munity Service office at (603) 645- college. It is an honest look at very different experiences, all with 9767; just ask for Gail or Kristy. Or sweet and sour outcomes. Bobby Reeve, Wellness Center Counse­ You Could Help you can contact Eric at ext. 2130. lor, will lead a discussion should the desire be there. This film offers a The Community Service Be a good Samaritan a help out your good opportunity for seniors to hear the thoughts of other students Office at New Hampshire College community today. transitioning out of college life.

6 The Observer March 31, 1999 Spring Break down ACE News under the coolest animals. All the koala does is sleep, eat and look cute; By Kimika Embree By David Snuffer sounds exactly like me. Since it was summer time in Hello, everybody! The Association for Cultural Exchange is currently th When most people think of Australia, we had to enjoy a few focusing on the April 17 International Night. As you have probably a Spring Break destination, they days at the beach. Sydney has the seen the many posters around campus, this is obviously an enormous think of Cancun, Mexico, Panama most gorgeous beaches. The two event. Not only will there be a gourmet international dinner, but the City, Florida, and Negria, Jamaica. beaches that I visited were Bondi costumes and a multi-cultural program will presented. Tickets are now I wish I could say I spent my Spring Beach and Manly Beach. When I available at the CIE office and in the cafeteria from April 1 to April 16 Break in one of those party destina­ went to Bondi Beach, it had a real (11:00am to 2:00pm), or until sold out. Ticket prices are $5.00 in tions, but Spring Break for me was California-beach feel with a board­ advance for NHC students and $7.00 in advance for non-NHC stu­ quite different from that of most col­ walk, skateboard ramp, and tons of dents. Don't miss the hottest event of the spring season! lege students. For one, I spent my surfers. Bondi Beach is one of break with my parents. Secondly, Sydney's most famous beaches, but For those students who are performing or involved with the fashion my destination was Australia. I re­ I didn't get a chance to swim there. show, please note the following dates. On Thursday, April 15th, re­ ally didn't know what to expect from I did have the opportunity to swim hearsal starts at 6:00pm in the small gym. All performers must attend; this trip, but I was excited to go at Manly Beach. The water was if not, the act will be canceled. On Friday, April 16th, there will be a "down under." marvelous, but the waves were gi­ full-dressed rehearsal starting at 6:00pm in the small gym. Each per­ Well, Australia is an ex­ gantic, so gigantic that the undertow former will receive one free ticket. If you have any questions please tremely huge country, so big that it took me under. Well, my father had contact ACE president, Karen, at 669-9933. • . the same size of the United States. to be rescued by a lifesaver (life­ So my parents decided that we guard) because he also got pulled would spend our week in Sydney, under. We both learned the waves Honor societies induction the largest city of Australia with a were no joke that day. Even those population of four million people. we had some problems, we still had Well, when I arrived in Sydney it was a nice time at the beach and I was ceremony The ceremony started with wonderful to get off the plane after able to get that tan I wanted. the Processional, where the audience nineteen hours in an airplane and Some of the best times I had By Tara Cowdrey remained seated. The North Shore having to adjust to the many time on this trip happened during the Woodwind Quintet provided the differences. Sydney was only six­ night. Sydney at night seemed to be On Sunday, March 14, at music. teen hours ahead of the eastern time a crazy place. Everything you would the Derryfield School, there was an The Mace-Bearer was zone. When I left Boston on Satur­ want to do you could find. I seemed induction ceremony for three differ­ Doug Blais, advisor for Delta Mu day morning, it was already Mon­ to find myself at bars and dance ent New Hampshire College honor Delta. The Presidential Party day in Sydney. clubs having the time of my life. I societies. Marshalls were Dr. Carolyn HoYlman One of my concerns with this met many people and discovered One of the societies is Delta and Mr. J. Desmond Keefe III. Dr. trip was what I was going to be do­ new beers. I learned that Fosters is Mu Delta. This society is a national Hollman is the advisor of Alpha Chi ing in Australia. But once I got to the Australian Budwiser of beer. So honor society in business adminis­ and chef Keefe is the advisor for Phi Sydney, I found that there were Fosters really isn't that great of a tration. Membership requirements Theta Kappa. plenty of activities to take on. My beer over there. Anyway, the for this society are restricted to busi­ The National Anthem was parents and I did everything pos­ nighdife was extremely typical of the ness students who show good char­ then played. Father Bruce Collard sible. There was much sight seeing United States, but even better be­ acter, are a junior or senior and have gave the Invocation, then Dr. Rich­ to be done in Sydney. We saw the cause I was in Sydney. achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.2 ard Gustafson gave a welcome and Sydney Tower, Sydney Harbour Well, I must say this was in their degree program. This year then introduced the platform party. Bridge, the Olympic Stadium, Blue one of the best trips of my life. Ev­ 78 students were inducted into the Ms. Karen Muncaster provided Mountains, and the Sydney Opera erything was wonderful. People bent Delta Mu Delta Honor Society. some additional remarks. House, one of the most famous over backward to help you, and I Alpha Chi is the National Chef Keefe gave the intro­ pieces of architecture in the world. had a chance to see many wonder­ Honor Society for Liberal Arts ma­ duction to Phi Theta Kappa. Dr. There was also one more sight see­ ful sites. My parents loved it so much jors at New Hampshire College. Hollman, Professor Christopher Toy ing thing and that was viewing kan­ they are talking about returning next The requirements to be a member and Ms. Kathryn Shubert gave the garoos. How could I go to Austra­ year and I agree because it will give in this honor society include being a introduction to Alpha Chi. Then lia with out seeing kangaroos? So me a chance to see other cities in liberal arts major, having at least half Professor Doug Blais, Ms. Joanne my parents and I went to The Aus- Australia. I just really loved the of the work completed required for Ronsivalli, Ms. Cheryl Kaza-Tobey trahan Wildlife Park. I just love ani­ peace. So this wasn't the typical the major, ranking in the top 10 per­ and Ms. Cheryl Victor gave the in­ mals so I really enjoyed myself. I Spring Break, but maybe it will be cent of his/her class and having troduction to Delta Mu Delta. finally got to see my kangaroos and in the future. Sydney had great par­ earned a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or Dr. Francis Doucette then many other animals of Australia. ties, girls, beaches, and a drinking above. Twenty-one students were gave the closing remarks. The Bene­ There was one animal that stuck out age of eighteen. Yeah, mates, it was inducted into the Alpha Chi Honor diction was said by Father Bruce and that was the koala. They were a great Spring Break down under. Society this year. Collard. Phi Theta Kappa is for as­ While the recessional was sociate degree programs, whereas going on, the audience again had to the other two are for Baccalaureate remain seated. Then after the cer­ degree programs. Phi Theta Kappa emony, the members and their fami­ is an international honor society, with lies and friends were invited to a re­ its students needing no less than a ception in the Hospitality Building 3.5 GPA to be invited to accept Ballroom given by The Culinary membership. Phi Theta Kappa in­ Knowledge Team. ducted 19 members this year. Congratulations to all of the One student who deserves new members of their prestigious special recognition is Brooke Honor Societies. You should all be Chilberg. This year, she was in­ commended for your academic ducted into both the Delta Mu Delta achievements. and the Alpha Chi Honor Socities.

7 March 31, 1999 The Observer

Damon Schrotberger Business Administration Major "Buying a pack of Exlax and rewrapping in a Christine Mills hersheys chocolate wrapper. Then distribut­ Communication Major ' ing it to hungry friends. "/ pretended to be a girl that liked this guy who couldn't stand her. I told him I was in love with him and he freaked. He didn't know what to say!"

Yianni Foutsitzis Jr. Linden International Business Major Accounting Major

"Fake lottery saying Kristy Woodill won $10,000." Blake Coe Marketing Major "Put my buddy on a mail order list for coping with Genital Herpes. The information was sent to his house and his parents discouvered the packets. "

.8 Honors Insert Dr. Cooper looks back ... and ahead

By Dr. Julianne Cooper tions, offer direction, and celebrate from grade point average alone, to months. They have created an Hon­ triumphs with the students; a place include character - integrity, honor, ors Board, made up of students and Just a little over a year ago where Honors seminars could con­ civility - as well as service expecta­ invited faculty, that is in the process as I applied for the directorship, I vene reinforcing the understanding tions. The Honors students them­ of setting down its charter. presented the Honors Committee that we are all here to learn. To this selves wanted to establish and live Third, also short term, the with a set of goals and a vision for end the administration offered to up to more rigorous academic chal­ student themselves wanted a greater the New Hampshire College Hon­ fund and equip Delphi House, the lenges, and to hold themselves and degree of self governance and re­ ors Program. These ideas came al­ current home of the NHC Honors each other to a high code of con­ sponsibility. Understanding that re­ most exclusively from the members Program. duct. And they wanted these goals sponsibility is diligence to the task of the Program and were then fil­ Second, in the short term supported. To their credit, the stu­ at hand, negotiating obstacles along tered through my own sense of pos­ the criteria for membership in the dents have embraced this possibil­ the way, and keeping one's eyes on sibilities. Although there was some Program needed to be expended ity and have nurtured it over the last the prize, I, too wanted the students consternation and questions about to experience the pride of partici­ the feasibility of aspects of this vi­ pating in a successful venture. We sion, the Honors Committee and the know that self-esteem is teleologi- NHC Administration gave provi­ cal, it comes not from others not at sional approval. That vision in­ the beginning, but from within one­ cluded both short term and long self at the end. It is built upon the term goals. knowledge that striving for excel­ First, short term: the Pro­ lence in the day-to-day struggle to gram needed to be housed in a place complete a task, one has not only of its own, a place where students lived up to, but has surpassed initial could congregate to research, study, expectations, and has raised the bar exchange information, and socialize; for oneself and future contenders. a place where the Director would The members of the Honors 201 and have an office so that there would Honors 401 courses this year are be faculty available to help sort out on their way to pushing beyond the both academic and personal ques- Dr. Cooper reflects from her office in the Delphi House old limits. The two delegations who Setting Our Sights on a (continued on Page C) Post-Millennium Future What are we working By Jacob Alexander Cohen for: a look at the NHC The rediscovery of Aristotelian logic by medieval Christians led to the doctrine of a universe creatio ex nilhio, Latin for "Creation out of diploma Nothing." Christianity's theological forebears, the ancient Hebrews wan­ dered in the nothingness of the wilderness in search of the Promised Land By JenJaskal of milk and honey in the hopes of settling a new community. The shift from nomads lost in the expanse of an empty desert to a settled, civilized When entering college, in the Honors Program do not re­ community is undoubtedly an example of what we commonly refer to as many students are unaware of what ceive special recognition on their di­ change. will be written on the diplomas they plomas for their hard work. Indeed, As we are inexorably drawn toward the new millennium, we should will receive. The diploma represents a miscarriage of collegiate justice! stop and reflect on some positive change at New Hampshire College. I a milestone of achievement in life. There is a group of us that refer to it, as you might have guessed as the "new" Honors Program. Yet, after receiving your diploma is going to campaign for a change in In the beginning the Honors Program was created out of... well, from New Hampshire College, many the appearance of the diploma. If not quite nothing, because there were some intellectual nomads wander­ students are disappointed. The di­ there is anyone who is interested, as ing in the sands of New Hampshire College. ploma indicates only the "Bachelors he or she should be, in what the di­ Now, thanks to the new Honors director, Dr. Julianne Cooper, of Science," or "Bachelors of Art," ploma conveys with respect to this the program was promised a plot on which to build its intellectual "city on but not what specific fields such as milestone in life, please contact Jen a hill." The Delphi House is tucked into the pine grove between Stark in Business Administration or His­ Jaskal by leaving a message in her Hall and the Wellness Center. Sitting slighdy off the beaten path, Delphi tory. Also, those students who are mailbox at the Delphi House. House operates as a think tank for students to immerse themselves in while attending New Hampshire College. Daily, students gather in the lounge at Delphi to brainstorm on ideas, and share thoughts. The Honors students wish to express their thanks to the adminis­ ADOPT - A - BLOCK tration and faculty who supported these changes. Especially, for the ad­ ministration and its dedication to the improvement of moral character on Saturday, April 24th campus. A new addition to the Honors Program is Academic and Peer Tutoring and Honors Events. These two committees strengthen the Hon­ 8:00 am - Free Breakfast ors Program, while extending its tools to the entire student body. Another program in the making, engineered by Sophomore Ben Peirce, is a Radio 9:00 am - Clean-up Begins station at the college. Combined, these new ideas and current plans for the future have confirmed the Honors Program as a "mover and shaker" on campus. Participate in the Adopt-A-Block program. Volunteer to With the Honors Program boldly planning its own future in a world help clean up the campus. All Volunteers will receive a of change, creating opportunities for students like the model UN, the next free t-shirt. If you are interested in participating, RSVP five years should shine with light from the beacon of an Honors Program Audra or Stacey Shulman at 626-9450. on a hill.

A Honors Insert A place to call home

ByRichWinefield

Over the last couple of years NHC has gradually introduced an aggressive expansion plan calling for new residential and academic facili­ ties to house the growing student population. With new buildings cur­ rently being designed, many organi­ zations on campus are attempting to get their input to custom design the new facilities to fit their unique needs. The 1998-99 Academic year saw the arrival of the Delphi House, a trailer located outside of Stark Hall to house the Honors Pro­ gram. However, it was understood that this would be temporary hous­ ing until new facilities were built. Honors Program students have found their "place to call home" at the Delphi House. According to School Presi­ dent Richard Gustafson, the plans on to say the immediate need is to is not currently a pressing need. modate all the programs and orga­ call for a new residential hall, addi­ supply facilities for classrooms. This is not to say that it isn't nizations on campus. Dr. Julianne tions and renovations to the athletic Since the Honors Program uses going to be in the school's long-term Cooper, coordinator of the Honors and student center, and a new aca­ classrooms in a similar manner to the plan. "I think every organization Program, had voiced her wishes for demic building. The new academic rest of the undergraduate program, wants a place to call our own," said the permanent allocation of new fa­ building is being tailored for the busi­ this would also benefit the Honors Gustafson. However, budget con­ cilities for the Honors Program. ness and the ever-growing liberal arts Program. The new placement of the straints need to be taken into con­ However, there have been no for­ programs. support services such as the Hon­ sideration. In the long run the school mal discussions on the issue, only President Gustafson went ors Program and other organizations wants to build facilities to accom- conversations. A glance at Honors 401 Projects

By Ruthie Pistorino their works in progress. growing importance of teams rather centrate on the New Horizons Shel­ The Honors 401 course is Mr. Douglas Cyran, Jr. than departments in the post-mod­ ter in Manchester. Although the film an independent research project de­ chose Dr. Larry Johnson as a men­ em organizations. focuses on the difficulty of veloped by senior Honor students tor for his topic, which asks, "What Ms. Catherine Griswold is homelessness, it also seeks to dis­ under the guidance of a personally You Should Know About Finance?" working with Professor Lynda pel the misconceptions that surround selected faculty mentor. Previous Mr. Cyran's 401 project will pro­ Gamans Poloian on her, "Just Start­ the success or failure of shelters such projects have arisen from first-hand vide college students with vital in­ ing: A three-year Plan for a Bed & as New Horizons. experience whether from employ­ formation on managing personal fi­ Breakfast Inn." Ms. Griswold be­ Mr. Joshua Matthews' men­ ment, sports and hobbies and in nance. This project includes an ex­ gan her 401 project by developing tor, Professor Doug Blais is support­ some cases the social/cultural expe­ planation of key economic terms and a survey for existing Bed & Break­ ing him with the design of a "Sport rience of travel. Students should theories, and a clarification of the fasts in order to assess the likes and Management Manual." The bear in mind that the work for these common misconceptions of finance, dislikes of the industry. From this completion of Mr. Matthews' Sport projects should start in the summer with an emphasis on the stock and survey, along with conclusions drawn Management Manual will provide prior to the senior year. This time bond market. Current events in the from personal interviews, Ms. incoming freshman with a guide to frame promotes the development of market shaped the outcome of Mr. Griswold will produce a three-year what one needs to know regarding a project that would otherwise fail Cyran's paper. business plan for a Bed & Break­ the sports management requirements to meet the academic standing of the Ms. Michelle Gamage fast. This plan focuses on five ma­ here at New Hampshire College. Honor Program. The Honors Pro­ sought out Dr. Martin Bradley as a jor topics... financial information, Just a few of the topics addressed gram expects the projects to be not mentor for her topic concerning "the blueprints, menus, a marketing plan, in this manual include suggested only a learning experience for the role of teams in the post-modern and information about how the busi­ electives and minors for sport man­ students, but equally an eye opener organizations of today." Ms. ness will ran. agement majors, a summary of the for New Hampshire College at large. Gamage's 401 project will not only Ms. Mary Parent enlisted sports management courses, net­ The Honors Program is provide readers with the history of the support of Professor Eleanor working, internships, and employ­ proud to identify the honors students modern organizations, but also top­ Dunfey Frieburger to look at "Pov­ ment opportunities. of 1999: Mr. Douglas Cyran, Jr., ics that played an essential role to erty and Homelessness." Ms. Par­ Honors 401 projects re­ Ms. Michelle Gamage, Ms. this history. Ms. Gamage will iden­ ent recently took a trip to South Af­ quire an ample amount of time and Catherine Griswold, Ms. Mary Par­ tify the driving force behind the emer­ rica where she had to face the dev­ effort exceeding the norm. These ent, and Mr. Joshua Matthews. All gence of post-modem organizations, astation of wide spread poverty, five students should be congratulated of these students have worked dili­ the differences in structure/design which compelled her to research the and should be proud to be part of gently on their Honors 401 projects, and the role changes of workers prevalence of poverty right here in Dr. Julianne Cooper's Honors Pro­ along With the guidance provided by between the modem and post-mod­ New Hampshire. The documentary gram. Congratulations on your hard their mentors. Here is a glimpse into ern organizations, along with the that Ms. Parent is filming will con- work.

B Honors Insert Dr. Cooper looks back ... and ahead (continued from page A) ors Committee and the Honors to many of the younger students. Larochelle. will attend the Model United Na­ Board along with membership on the The sophomore class has Some of the freshmen have tions - Afghanistan and Turkey - Recruitment and Presentation Com­ already started to make its mark. jumped right into the Program. John have not only written their own syl­ mittee. As you may already know, Sabina Mullin virtually single- Justin Bates is the freshman repre­ labi, but have extended the class she is also an NHC Ambassador. handedly rounded up a Facilities sentative on the Honors Committee, meeting times to accommodate This is in addition to her Honors 401 Committee and has them scheduled while Matthew Thaisz represents the added responsibility. I have be­ video project on the homeless here so you have access to you facility freshman class on the Honors Board. come an advisor they call on when in Manchester. Mr. Cyran took over five days a week until 10:00 at night. Aaron Heyer chairs the Activities they need something facilitated. The as chair of the Honors Board and is She also cleans between scheduled Committee who sponsored the Hon­ proof will come at the end of March responsible for organizing the pro­ cleanings if need be, stops in over ors Program Christmas party. in New York. cess of "in venting" the entity. The week-ends and vacations to make So whose vision is it? It Fourth, in the near future, I members of that committee have sure all is well, and reminds those began with the students; it has been see the Honors Program calling on been most scrupulous in their work. who would forget the rules. Rules, fostered and nurtured by the stu­ faculty to bring their expertise to­ Two juniors stand out im­ which by the way, the Facilities dents, and the future of the Program gether in the development of the new mediately - Audra and Stacey Committee posted days after we is in the hands of the students. If interdisciplinary Honors courses that Shulman. They have been tireless moved into Delphi House. Benjamin they continue to raise the expecta­ will allow the students to expand their in their pursuit of volunteers for a Peirce started the campaign for the tions of both themselves and those problem-solving ability while raising myriad of projects as well as begin­ NHC Radio; Mr. Peirce and Ryan around them, faculty and adminis­ expectations of student commitment. ning their work on their Honors 401 Eberman co-chair the Newsletter tration as well as other students, they Finally, in the long term, as project as they look to early gradu­ Committee and hassle everyone for will be able to look back on their we achieve each milestone, the Hon­ ation. But, they are by no means articles; Jacob Cohen, Richard participation this last year with great ors Program will become a yardstick the only juniors who have done ex­ Winefield, and Ruth Pistorino are pride. They are already talking of by which NHC and other schools in tra duty. Marisa Kelly is a member newsletter writers who write and themselves as the founders of the New Hampshire, and even in New of the Honors Board; Kimberly rewrite to make sure material is up "new" NHC Honors Program. England, measure the success of their Demers, a member of the Facilities to Honors standards. Kristina They have taken ownership. The students along the road to excellence. Committee, opens and closes the Kintzer chairs the Recruitment and rest of us can only stand back and Usually when we think of having a Delphi House many mornings and Presentation Committee and is al­ watch a group of outstanding stu­ "vision" of what an organization evenings; Kellie Patane serves on the ways responsive to new applicants. dents at work. I salute you! And I might aspire to be, we assume the Honors Committee; Najla Rabee, We have three who were accepted am sure the rest of the NHC family director/leader will be responsible to taking leadership positions in sev­ mid-year: Gail Rabuya, Lisa feels much the same way. see to it that the goals are achieved. eral projects, has been an exemplar Crawshaw, and Matthew Well, here we are more than half­ way into the first full year of my di­ rectorship, and things are not at all like I thought they would be. They are better. And, I would like to thank those students in the New Hampshire College Honors Pro­ grams who have taken bits and pieces of my vision, added their own aspirations and made so much

Let us begin with seniors Mary Parent and Douglas Cyran. Ms. Parent serves on both the Hon­ Progress report: Radio NHC daunting task of establishing Radio the interest is there and the students which was started last year. NHC as a club and working out a who are working on this are very The students who are be­ By Ben Peirce budget before February 26th. This committed." hind Radio NHC have shown that meant gaining the approval of the So just how many commit­ they are not only committed but Ok, so you've seen the fly­ Office of Student Organizations and ted students are we talking about? also, well positioned to bring col­ ers around campus. You read the Leadership as well as SGA in a very Well, for the first meeting on Febru­ lege radio to New Hampshire Col­ article in the Observer. Maybe you short time. SGA met on February ary 9th- over twenty students came lege. They meet every Tuesday at even attended one of the meetings. 26th to approve the budgets of clubs to lend their support. Since then that 6:00 in Stark 4. All students are But still the big question remains on and organizations for the 1999-2000 group has not rested. welcome, even encouraged, to at­ the minds of students and faculty: "Is academic year. And missing the Feb­ In their short time working tend. The students of Radio NHC radio at New Hampshire College ruary 26th deadline would have together, the Radio NHC staff has certainly have their work cut for more than just a pipe dream?" Well meant loosing a year of progress. already made serious progress. Ra­ them, but they hope to have the sta­ since the firstarticl e on the radio ran This task may seem overwhelming dio NHC will be an entirely internet- tion up and running by the beginning th in the December 15 issue of the but it didn't phase the students try­ based radio station. It would be one of next year. And from what they've Observer, students have taken great ing to make it happen. Over the span of only a handful of colleges that done so far it won't be long before steps to ensure that the dream of of one week, Radio NHC was able broadcast their signal exclusively Radio NHC moves out of the realm radio at NHC becomes a reality. to gain the necessary recognition and over the World WideWeb. Aboard of fiction and into the history books They're calling it Radio submit its budget. Despite the of six students was appointed to di­ of New Hampshire College. NHC, the name given to the, as-yet progress, many tasks still lie ahead. rect the group and focus its organi­ nonexistent, station by its recent Jen Forrester, a board member of zational goals. Radio NHC has also For more information about Radio founders. Students who met for the Radio NHC, says, "There's a lot of traveled to Babson College to ob­ NHC Call Ben Peirce at 626-9426, th first time on February 9 faced the work to be done, but now we know serve thier internet radio station, or e-mail: benpeirce @ hotmail .com

C Honors Insert Committee Updates

Facility Committee Presentation and Recruitment By SabinaMullin By Kristina Kintzer

The Facility Committee is very proud of the Delphi House. It Over the last semester, The Recruitment and Presentation Com­ houses the Honors Program Director's office and a small seminar room mittee reviewed applications and made recommendations to the Honors for honors classes. Inside our intellectual oasis, besides the office and Committee regarding new members of the Program. As a result, we have seminar room, is a small lounge and workroom open to all the honors three new members of the Honors Program for the spring 1999 semester. program participants. There is also a TV, VCR, and Laser Disc player for They are Gail Rabuya, Lisa Crawshaw, and Matthew Larochelle. the classroom, which doubles as our small library. The Delphi House also has a copier, fax machine, water cooler, small refrigerator and stereo. Dr. In addition, the Committee manned an Honors table at the last Cooper has graciously lent us her many classical CD's to use. Posted on NHC Open House where members answered questions from the students the door is a schedule of times the facility is open. Stop by Monday through and parents. On the table we displayed textbooks from the Honors FEX Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The facility committee will consider class as well as from the Honors 201 course. We also debuted the new any suggestions from the students in the Honors Program. Honors brochures, along with the most recent Observer article and Hon­ ors 401 projects from recent Honors graduates.

Academic Peer Tutoring Our goal for the spring semester is to review applications from By Jen Jaskal current NHC students interested in the Program and to recruit freshmen for the incoming 1999-2000 class. There are only a few members in this committee and we are al­ ways happy to have new ones. If there is anyone interested in helping other students with their studies, please notify me. Also, if there is anyone Honors Events who needs help in any courses, please notify me. I have a mailbox in the By Gail Brooks Delphi House, so please leave me a message there. We want to build a strong base so that next year we can hit the ground tutoring. On April 9,1999, the Honors Program will hold its annual collo­ quium. Presentation will be chosen from students who are currently in Honors 201 or Honors 401. Honors Activities By Aaron Heyer and Ben Christensen Hospitality By Matthew Thaisz The Activities Committee held a Christmas party, for the Honors students and their friends in December. We are now planning a Kareoke The Hospitality Committee of the Honors Program is designed for contest for the entire school. A meeting will be held in a few weeks to the purpose of entertaining guests of the Honors Program. The commit­ discuss this and other options for us to pursue. tee, consisting of four members and one chair, meets to brainstorm and develop ideas on how to give guests a good impression of the program, introduce the members of the program and tell what the program consists Honors Board of. Such ideas include having a table for the Honors Program at open By Doug Cyran houses, having a special accepted students day for prospective members of the Honors Program, and offering tours to interested high school stu­ Despite our somewhat slow beginning in the fall semester of 1998, dents by members of the Hospitality Committee. the Honors Board has begun to make major progress in developing poli­ cies and procedures for reviewing student cases. The current members of the Honors Board are Douglas Cyran, Mary Parent, Marisa Kelly, Kristina Upcoming Honors Events Kintzer and Matthew Thaisz. Bob Begiebing has accepted his position as a faculty advisor and a second faculty member will be added. We have Thursday April 22nd, 12:30pm - AV Studio just completerd our Constitution and we will be ready to review cases in the upcoming weeks. I have been proud of the way that our group has Friday, April 9th, Honors Colloquium Dinner worked together and pleasantly surprised at how much we have been able 6:00pm - Hospitality Ballroom to accomplish. * All Honors Program Members must attend these meetings * Acknowledgements

Thank you to the staff of The Observer and to all the writers and contributors who made this section possible: Honors Program Newsletter Committee: Contributing Writers: Ryan Eberman Dr- Mianne Cooper BenPeirce BenPeirce Take Cohen Jake Cohen RuthiePistorino RuthiePistorino RichWinefield RichWinefield Jen Jaskal

D The Observer February 24, 1999

Mike Warenda Dustin Aldrich CIS Major Business Administration Major "Refilling all the soda machines with beer. " "1 would replace someone's milk with an old sour one and when they aren't look­ ing, before s/he eats thier food. "

Mike Bonish Doug Hintlian Sports Management Major Business Administration Major

"Changing roommates (Nelson) breakfast hard-boiled eggs with regular eggs, so when he goes to crack it open, the yolk is on him. "

Devlin Cotter Sports Management Major "Tell a girl that your friend's father was a star soccer Michael Kaskiewicz player and have her go ask about it. When she asks simply Sport Management Major say 'how can you say something like that? He has no 'We super glued all of my homeroom teacher's legs.'" furniture to his ceiling."

9 March 31, 1999 The Observer

Everlast to play at NHC Movie Reviews:

By Andrew Cummings

All the rumors of what of Pain produced such chart toppers bands were going to play here can as the Irish-anthem, "Jump Around," Rage is a rip roaring hit cease. On April 9,1999 CAPE will "On Point" and "Choose your Poi­ proudly present Everlast at the son." Since going solo just three NHC field house. Best known for years ago, his debut album is already By Melissa Cowdrey his recent top 10 hit, "What it's over the platinum status and still go­ Like," Everlast brings his set from ing strong. The Rage is a sequel to Rachel and her talent, she goes to his newest solo album, Whitey Ford Tickets are still available for Stephen King's prom thriller, Car­ visit her mother in the hospital. Sings the Blues, and from his older the show and students can pick them rie. In The Rage: Carrie 2, Rachel, Rachel's mother tells Ms. Snell that days as the front man of the rap act up in the info booth; and with your played by Emily Bergl in her debut Rachel is Carrie White's sister (Car­ House of Pain. During the mid- student I.D., the ticket price is just movie, was not like the other teens rie being the main character in the ninety's, the highly respected House $12.50. at school. She wasn't in a clique, first movie). wore different clothes and wasn't Rachel starts to find trust in popular. a new friend named Jessie. Jason With the help of Sue Snell, London, twin brother of Party of a secretary at the high school, Rachel Five star Jeremy London, plays discovered that she had telekinesis. Jessie. While she starts to trust him Amy Irving, who was in the first and other new 'friends' an awful trick Carrie movie, plays Sue Snell. is being set behind her back that Rachel can move things with her could be fatal. mind when she is either scared or If you enjoy a thriller, and angry. liked the first Carrie, this is a great Rachel was adopted at a movie to check out. Wouldn't you young age because her mother was like to know what happens at the brought to a mental hospital. When end? . Ms. Snell begins to worry about

Everlast plays here, at NHC, on April 9. "Forces" flops

By Michael Lascelles

As a dedicated Sandra Bul­ it gets monotonous. Ben and Sarah Frank Santos Returns lock fan I loyally went to see "Forces travel mostly by luck, down to Sa­ of Nature" on opening night. And vannah with Ben experiencing new By Ben DeGennaro as a dedicated fan I fought to keep and wild things out of his normally my eyes open and my feet from bland routine. Frank Santos, the "R" rated Some girls believed they were the walking out of the theater. The movie does nothing to hypnotist, amazed students in the Spice Girls and the Power Rangers. Sandra Bullock stars as a draw the viewer in. Its lack of plot small gym on March 16 at 8pm. Stu­ They showed off their best moves woman named Sarah and Ben and seemingly pointless events bored dents dared each other to be one of and entertained the audience for al­ Affleck as BenHolms, two strang­ me. Things just seemed to happen the 15 hypnotized people. Many most two hours. ers trying to get from New York to for no reason and then the movie just were nervous because they'd love For those of you who might Savannah. Sarah is going to Savan­ sort of ended. At the ending, they to see other people made fools of, have missed Frank Santos, he was nah to see her 10-year-old son who tried to make some big philosophi­ but didn't want to be fools them­ excellent and we recommend see­ she had abandoned. She also in­ cal conclusion with Ben narrating. selves! It took a few minutes, but ing him when he performs again. tends to sell a bagel shop she owns This attempt flopped,however , due Santos got a few volunteers, and Santos performs at many colleges and give her son the $25,000. Ben to the lack of plot earlier in the film. after giving them a quick "screen across the country; he also has a is going to his wedding; he is marry­ The only thing that could have saved test," he found 14 students who weekly show in Boston at Fanueil ing his fiance Bridget played by this film would have been the com­ could be hypnotized. Hall near the Comedy Connection Maura Tierney. He is extremely ner­ bined star power of Affleck and He quickly had the group East. Check out his website at vous and an unnecessarily large por­ Bullock. However, Bullock's over­ hypnotized and began making the www.franksantos.com. It was a tion of the film is about couples com­ done eye shadow and strange char­ audience laugh. Santos had the hyp­ great show and we'd love to have menting on how much of a disaster acter personality couldn't save this notized students act drunk and made him return next year! marriage is. He seems to ask ev­ one. I'm giving this film a 0. their arms and bodies stick to chairs. eryone he meets about the topic and

10 The Observer March 31, 1999 an XTC fan. I am curious to see if Italian cuisine XTC catches on with college stu­ they are going to go sacrifice a goat." ter across the street from the Mall dents in addition to its usual plethora The purpose of the club is By JohnWingate of New Hampshire. Bernardo's of middle-aged fans. not to practice Pagan rituals, but to advertises that it has casual dining, have a forum on campus for discus­ sions about environmental aware­ Although we live thousands but it did not appear to be as casual ness and Earth-based religions such of miles from Italy, we can still get as Bertucci's. Upon arriving, I was Students at as Wicca, Shamanism, Druidism, great Italian food right here in seated immediately and the server and Native American spirituality, Manchester. This week, I sampled brought the menu. The restaurant Virginia Kinsley says. Christians, atheists two of the Italian restaurants in the was dimly lit and seemed quieter and agnostics also would be wel­ area. I ordered similar dishes at each than Bertucci's. There was Italian come at the talks, she says. The restaurant so that I could compare music playing in the background. school want group was allowed to meet on cam­ the food quality. The menu had more of a variety than pus for a trial period last semester, First, I went to Bertucci's in that of Bertucci's. In addition to the Pagan club but that has now expired because the Mall of New Hampshire. When Italian dishes, there were numerous the club failed to find a sponsor. I entered, I was seated immediately. seafood and beef dishes. There College Press Exchange Kinsley says the club has It had a very casual atmosphere and were several appetizers and salads met all other requirements for rec­ Frank Sinatra music was playing from which to select. The meals Carol Kinsley wants a safe ognition by the Student Government softly in the background. The server ranged in price from $6.95 to place on campus to talk about her Association including having bylaws, came and brought a menu, which $14.95. I selected the Pasta religion, just like the Christian clubs a constitution, and at least 10 mem­ listed a variety of choices such as Marinara for $6.95. Bread accom­ meet for Bible study and prayer at bers. She keeps a notebook of all pizza with almost any topping from panied the entree and a salad could Christopher Newport University. the club's records and has contacted sausage to roasted garlic, soups and be ordered for an additional $1.95. It shouldn't matter that leaders of Pagan groups from other sandwiches. No ordinary Ameri­ The meal was excellent. I learned Kinsley practices a Pagan religion colleges through e-mail. A member can food, such as steak or hamburg­ later that they make their own pasta called Wicca, says the 18-year-old of the Pagan Student Administration ers, could be found on the menu. and it was very fresh. Bernardo's freshman, a self-described witch. at the University of Southern Maine There were a good variety of appe­ Bistro is open 4:00pm to 9:00pm Kinsley is one of about a dozen even wrote a letter to CNU Presi­ tizers and salads. The meals ranged daily, except Saturday when it is CNU students struggling to start a dent Paul Trible encouraging him to in price form $6.50 to $14.95. I open until 10:00pm. club called the Organization of Earth- support the club. selected the rigatoni with tomato I really enjoyed both of the Based Religions. sauce for $7.25, which included meals, but I would have to say that Maury O'Connell, dean of Finding a faculty sponsor, bread but no salad. The meal was the food at Bernardo's was better. students at CNU, said he knew one of the requirements of being an quickly delivered piping hot to the The pasta was fresher and the sauce about the Organization of Earth- officially recognized club at CNU, table. It was very enjoyable and the was thicker. The prices at both res­ Based Religions but didn't know the has been a problem, Carol says. serving was so generous that I had taurants were about the same. The group was having trouble finding a Wicca is a nature religion that in­ to get a doggie bag for the leftovers. atmosphere at Bertucci's was more sponsor. He said his office helps volves magic and celebrates sea­ Bertucci's is open daily for lunch and upbeat than that of Bernardo's and student clubs find faculty sponsors. sonal and life cycles. dinner. There is a separate luncheon I found it more enjoyable. The ser­ "We like our students to 'This school, like many col­ menu that is served from 11:00 AM vice at both restaurants was great. have their own groups," said leges in Virginia, is very Christian," to 4:00 PM daily. Being located in If a person wants a good Italian O'Connell, who had seen announce­ says Carol, the club's president. the mall makes it very convenient for meal for a reasonable price, I would ments about the Pagan club's meet­ "The rest of us who aren't Christian shopping. recommend either Bertucci's or ing on the school's Internet site. "I feel like it's not fair that people con­ thought that things were going along I also dined at Bernardo's Bernardo's Bistro. sider our religion bad or evil. People fine with them." Bistro, which is located in Manches­ don't have to be afraid of us." Although the most outspo­ Kinsley says club members ken members of the club are fresh­ XTC is back! have approached about five faculty man, they say their interest in Earth- members including professors of By Katy Faria after 18 years of service), released based religions is not a passing fad. philosophy, religion, foreign language Apple Venus Vol. 1 (Idea/TVT in Kinsley, who wears a pen­ and sociology, along with the XTC is back!? Who is the U.S. and Cooking Vinyl in the tagram necklace, says she started school's campus minister since Sep­ XTC, you ask? What do they sound U.K.). It came out late last month seriously practicing the Wiccan reli­ tember, asking them to sponsor the like? I am sure most of you are un­ after being on a strike from their pre­ gion about three years ago, after a club. familiar with this great band who has vious label, Virgin records (Geffen friend offered here a book about it. Virginia Eveland, the been around for over 20 years. If in the states). This is the band's first The pentagram symbolizes the five group's president last semester, ini­ you like the sounds of Paul album since the strike started, seven elements of life spirit, earth, water, tiated most of the requests. McCartney, Ray Davies of The years ago. air and fire, Kinsley said. "Some of them denied us up Kinks, Brian Wilson of The Beach I urge you to go and get a "My parents never pressed front, saying they had religious rea­ Boys and even Led Zeppelin, the hold of this album. This CD, filled any religion on me," say Kinsley, sons, which is reasonable," said odds are high that you will like the with incredible guitar hooks, amaz­ who calls Norfolk home. "But I was Eveland. "With the rest, there's been sound of XTC. ing harmonies, and brilliant lyrics, will always into the spiritual side of life." a general pattern. At first, they say XTC hit the London music make XTC fans ecstatic. If you like Eveland says that from an yes and are excited to help. Then, scene in 1977 in the peak of the punk what you hear, check out XTC's last early age she accepted the idea that the next day, they get a little more explosion. Quickly this band be­ three albums: Skylarking, Oranges there are many different paths to hesitant when I ask them to firm up came known as one of the most and Lemons and Nonsuch. Also, God. their commitment." popular British cult bands. In the Apple Venus Volume 2 will be re­ "When I was a kid, I re­ Eveland said she is not sure mid-eighties, it went underground leased in late 1999. Volume 2 prom­ member having a conversation with why it is so hard to find a sponsor. and released a few albums under the ises more guitar-heavy songs as op­ my parents. On TV, I saw the wars "This is a much more con­ alias Dukes of Stratosphere. Since posed to Volume 1 's orchestral pop. going on in the Middle East. I said, servative part of Virginia than where then, XTC has released many hits in You, too, will probably become one Why are they fighting? They all be­ I come from," says Eveland, a fresh­ America such as "Dear God," which of those ecstatic fans. lieve in the same God?" man fromNorther n Virginia. "I want is covered by Sarah McLachlan on Visit www.chalkhllls.org to She hopes the students and to correct some of the misconcep­ the XTC tribute album and "The learn more about the band or down­ faculty at CNU will have the same tions that are out there. We don't Mayor of Simpleton." load some sounds. I can help, too. respect for religious diversity. do the whole Satan thing, because Andy Partridge and Colin Contact me if you want to listen to "If we all view life differently, we don't believe in that. People have Moulding, the two of the former my copy. Let me know if you are how can we all believe in the same no reason to believe, Oh my God, three members (Dave Gregory left interested. Tell me if you are already religion?" she asks. March 31, 1999 The Observer Steven Gionet, 1998 NHC Graduate, 25, of Manchester, NH, died on February 26,1999. Steve was a great student and math tutor during his years at New Hampshire College who was a tutor at the Learning Surf.the.Net.Now Center at NHC. After graduation he continued to tutor students. He obtained Master Tutor status and excelled with helping and teaching stu­ By Ben DeGennaro dents from all over. Steve was rewarded Outstanding Student assistant award, "Tutor of the Year," his last year at NHC; he was also involved in Greetings and welcome back from Spring Break! I hope the Partnership Program. This program reached out to local high school your break was enjoyable. I am sure many students on cam­ students. These where mostly students who where not planning on going pus read some form of magazine including Time, People, GQ, to college. He will be remembered as a hardworking and determined Runner's World, Cosmopolitan, PCWorld, PCComputing, student teacher at surrounding Manchester high schools. The staff of The Seventeen, Men's Health, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, Observer would like to dedicate this issue to the memory of Steve for his National Geographic, Esquire, Glamour or Soap Opera Di­ involvement with the Learning Center and for his hard work and dedica­ gest. tion to NHC and its students. Well, instead of buying one of them every week or month, check them out online. Most magazines will publish many of their articles on the World Wide Web. I have compiled a list of web sites that post articles from magazines read by stu­ dents on and off campus. However, if your favorite magazine is not here, check out to see if the magazine, or its publisher, has a web site. Try entering www.name-of-magazine.com into a web browser, such as Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer.

For Time magazine, check out www.time.com. Time Online allows searching of previous issues, along with fantastic pic­ tures for which Time is so famous. People Magazine, a widely read publication on campus, features celebrities and their Dear Mr. and Mrs Gionet: Hollywood blunders, relationships, and triumphs. Check out People Magazine online at www.people.com. On behalf of New Hampshire College I would like to express our deep sadness at the loss of your son, Steve. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gentleman's Quarterly, a.k.a. GQ, is read by a lot of stu­ you at this very difficult time. dents on campus as well as People Magazine. GQ has its own home on the world-wide-web at www.gq.com. For those who As I mentioned the other night at the visiting hours, Steve was more than a don't read GQ, check out Cosmopolitan online. Take many typical student at the college. As I am sure you wdl hear from members of of the surveys and read many of the articles online at the Learning Center staff, Steve affected the lives and futures of countless www.cosmopolitan.com. students at the college. Mathematics is a challenging subject for many students, and Steve was instrumental in helping students succeed in courses Men's Health is also online, www.menshealth.com. along that could very well have been a major barrier for them. As a result he was with Rolling Stone, www.rollingstone.com. So, too, are Es­ named as the Outstanding Tutor for the 1997-98 academic year. quire, www.esquire2b.com. Runner's World, www.runnersworld.com. Glamour, www.glamour.com, and Seventeen, www.seventeen.com. Sports Illustrated, As a student he was totally committed to becoming a mathematics teacher. www.sportsillustrated.com is also a widely visited site (I had I don't think there are many other students who saw so clearly and worked a hard time getting into it as I was writing this article). so tirelessly toward a career goal. When I finally saw Steve as a student teacher at Central High School a year ago, I knew he had made the right For those of you interested in technology, check out decision. The fact that Central High School hired him as the permanent PCComputing online, www.pccomputing.com. and PCWorld, substitute when his supervising teacher went on leave is clear evidence of www.pcworld.com. These magazines post feature articles his skill. This fact is seconded when Goffstown hired him for a full-time on their web site along with articles that aren't featured in position after only a few months experience as permanent substitute in the newsstand magazine. Many of these technology-based their system. magazines also offer free downloads of software reviewed in their magazine. Although nothing at this point can be much consolation for the loss you must feel, we can at least be thankful that he had the opportunity to be As a side note, I wanted to share with you some recent hired and begin his career. He had the opportunity to know that others news in the computer industry having to do with Microsoft. recognized and respected his talent and commitment. Only a few weeks Last week, Microsoft released Internet Explorer 5.0, the new­ ago he called to let me know that he was excited and pleased with what est version of their popular web browser. If you are inter­ was happening in his geometry classes at Goffstown High School. He was ested in downloading this new web browser, check out optimistic about his work there and filled with ideas about what he could Browsers.com at www.browsers.com or Microsoft at do to build the courses and make them even better. His sensitivity and www.microsoft.com. The other piece of news is that the gentleness would inevitably have made those ideas successful. "Microsoft versus the Department of Justice" anti-trust law­ suit may be coming to an end. Microsoft has begun settle­ You both should be comforted by the fact that you helped bring to our time ment talks with the Department of Justice, which may in­ someone who in his tragically short life here did make a difference in many volve Microsoft breaking up into several different compa­ people's lives. For so many of us at the college, Steve was more than a nies dealing separately with operating systems, programming student, but a friend and a colleague. We will always remember and miss languages and application divisions. him As usual, I urge you to visit my web site at hup:// Sincerely, degcrmaro.freeservers.com. I am trying to update the site and post some additional information. Please send me an email Chris Toy at [email protected] with some ideas or stuff you want to see on the page or in my articles. Have fun surfing! Chair, Division of Liberal Arts Professor of Mathematics 12 The Observer no other way to get your business use for anything else, I make a pil­ started." low and use it as stuffing." Human Rights Even with cash in hand, no Williamson said running a new company will ever get off the business while going to school full- ground if it isn'tbased on an awfully time is filled with pressure and sac­ Organization News: good idea, Lieber said. rifice because the demand for his By Kimika Embree "You have to think about the goods is sometimes overwhelming. market you know best, and the one He said he filled orders tow years We are a dedicated organization focusing on informing the public you know best is filled with people ago of more than 1,400 hats while of issues that affect human rights globally. Not only are we exposing just like you," he said. "Think of also having to manage a full course people to new problems, but we are also continuing coverage of old products and services you most ap­ load. conflicts. The Human Rights Organization meets every Thursday at preciate, and think about the trends "It's kind of stressful when 5:00pm in the cafeteria for dinner and discussions. All students are you see." the college bookstore calls me up invited to join, or attend a meeting and become informed. Reg Mathelier and Dan and tells me they need 36 hats by On April 6th and 7th, we will be holding a Free Tibet Cam­ Hermann still can't believe they next week and I have term paper to paign in the cafeteria from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The campaign will be didn't think of their laundry business, do," he said. "I don't even have a focused on a movie, a leaflet and possibly pins. We would like to LazyBones, until they had just bed, and I sleep on the floor because reiterate that we are simply informing NHC students and faculty, and graduated from the University of my material and sewing equipment by no means are we trying to force upon either group an opinion. We Wisconsin at Madison. The duo take up a lot of the room." only take stands on which issues to inform the public about. We hope hated doing laundry in college so But the hard work has paid to see you there. If you have any questions please call Najla (presi much that they paid a friend to do it off in a variety of ways. Williamson's dent) at X 9437. for them. hats have been worn all over the "We figured there had to be world, from a trek to Antarctica to students out there who were like us, a performance by a Russian clown Who says you need age who would pay to have their laun­ in front of Mikhail Gorbacheov. dry done for them," Mathelier said. Another interesting note They were right, and in 1993 about success: It doesn't require a and experience to start a LazyBones was born. Six years business-school degree, many young later, Mathelier and Hermann are entrepreneurs insist. business? lege - or, to the dismay of may edu- talking about expanding the business "I've learned such a phe­ to campuses around the country. nomenal amount by doing this on my cators, are skipping formal educa­ So far, they've considered own that I couldn't imagine going to College Press Exchange tion to pull home steady pay. Ac­ Ohio State and Syracuse universi­ school for business," Bergson- cording to the Current Population ties and the University of Michigan Schilcock said. Many college students are Survey, inl997, 482,359, or 4.2 as possible expansion sites. Only three of the 34 young discovering they don't have to wait percent, of self-employed workers Businesses don't have to be entrepreneurs featured in Lieber's until they' ve go a degree in hand to in the U.S. were under the age of service-oriented, of course. Dave book have MBA's. start making the bucks. 25. That figurejumped to more than Kappell has made handsome sums "You can make a good case Take Emily Bergson- 1.9 million, or 17.1 percent, of the from his Magnetic Poetry, which for the fact that there's no time like Schilcock, a junior at Beaver Col­ self-employed workforce among does little more than make people the present to get you business lege in Glenside, Pa., for example. people 25-34. think hard and smile. started," Lieber said. "After all, if After graduation from high school In his latest book, Upstart "I was a songwriter in col­ you have a great idea, someone will early, she opened a small retail store Start-Ups!, journalist Ron Lieber lege," said Kappell. "To come up beat you to it in the two or three in her hometown that she stocked interviewed 34 entrepreneurs under with new lyrics, I would cut out years you spend in business school." with products designed to help eld­ the age of 30 who were filled with words and rearrange them." Pursuing an MBA is an es­ erly and handicapped people ac­ advice for young people wanting to Tired of putting away his pecially good idea for people who complish everyday tasks. start their own businesses. Lieber words at the end of a day, Kappell know they want to be entrepreneurs "I wanted to take some and many of his subjects agree that thought of gluing them to magnets but aren't sure what sort of com­ time off before going to college," she rapidly growing access to technol­ and sticking them to cookie sheets. pany they'd like to create, Lieber said. "I wanted to combine my com­ ogy and a boon in start-up funds He knew he had developed a hot said. munity experience with my love for raised from initial public offerings, and highly marketable product when "But the best reason to go business. I came up with a service- venture capital funds, private inves­ his friends started requesting kits to business school is not because to oriented business that would give tors and even credit cards have made from him. the things you learn there," he added. back to my community, not just it simpler than ever to get started. Five years later, his com­ "It's the people you meet and the make money." "The stock market is bigger pany has grown. Magnetic Poetry connections you make. Four years later, Bergson- than ever, and more and more people is moving into a larger officer for the Schilcock has redirected her busi­ are chasing Microsoft-type returns," Consider that really smart third time in almost as many years. ness' focus toward support services. Lieber said. "If you've got a great classmates who will go on to do in­ She no longer runs a store, prefer­ idea, especially if it's computer (re­ "The whole idea is to do credible things, the professors who ring instead to visit her clients in their lated) there are people out there who something that everyone else isn't are well connected and the alum in homes, installing and demonstrating will help you get started." doing," Kappell said. "Put your important jobs. Those connections the products she has ordered for Using credit cards to get own spin on it." are worth exponentially more than them. start-up cash fast is risky and should Ryan Williamson, a junior at the tuition you would pay." Bergson-Schilcock said she be done only as a last resort, Lieber Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, Williamson said he soon dis­ might eventually give up her business said. said he's trying to do just that. The covered that networking and estab­ to pursue a career in psychology, but "A lot of people get 15 spin Williamson puts on his Polar- lishing contact was the most impor­ will make sure her service is pre­ cards and take out the maximum Fleece clothing design company, tant aspect of running his business. served before she does. cash advance on every single one of Mouse Works, is that his products "Because of networking, my "I am considering turning them," he said, "The interest rate is are environment friendly. He offers hats are now sold in 22 stores along my business into a non-profit orga­ high, so they consolidate all of the overalls and more than 30 styles of the East Coast from Maine to Geor­ nization," she said. "That way it accounts and transfer them to an­ hats. gia," he said. would be more conducive to remain­ other at a lower interest rate. They "All my fabrics are remnants But is he planning to go to ing a service oriented business." do that every six months, continu­ from a local slipper manufacturer," business school to enhance his cli­ As amazing as her story ally consolidating at lower rates. he said, adding that he gets cloth from ent base? sounds, Bergson-Schilcock is "Taking on the game is ex­ the ends of fabric bolts and trash bins "Nope," he said. "I don't among a number of young entrepre­ tremely high-risk," Lieber added. "If at local cloth factory. "I save all my need that. I've got too much other neurs who have jumped into the you go out of biz you are screwed. fabric, even the tiny pieces. When I work to do." business world while attending col- It's only worth considering if there's get a large pile that I cant' seem to 13 March 31, 1999 The Observer Major League Baseball Preview

By Andrew Cummings and O'Neil, Derek Jeter, Chuck made the moves to put itself in good struggle and will want to get some Pat Rogers Knoblach, and Tino Martinez. position to win the division this year. prospects before Thomas flees The Boston Red Sox have The Yanks will be close behind and town. 1998 brought us one of the there work cut out for them if the since the east has taken the wild card The Minnesota Twins greatest baseball seasons in recent club wants to win its second con­ every year since its initiation, why have a decent mix of veteran and memory. McGwire and Sosa chas­ secutive wild card. Mo Vaughn split break the habit? New York will fight young talent, but have a long way to ing Maris, David Wells achieving town heading for Anaheim and took off Boston and Toronto down the go before it will compete with the perfection for a day with the Iron his .330 plus batting average and stretch and make the playoffs. big boys again. Brad Radtke, who Man taking a well deserved forty plus homeruns with him. The Central is probably the is in the top five in wins in the last breather. The Rocket took home a Nomar Garciaparra will have to weakest division in the Major year and a half, is being shopped record fifth Cy Young and a Texan pick up some of the slack and with Leagues. Cleveland has won the last around heavily and could get Min­ rookie sat down twenty for only the contributions from John Valentin, four Central Division Titles, and bar­ nesota some prospects it greatly second time in history. And last year Troy O'Leary, Mike Stanley and ring an unforeseen miracle, it will win needs. just set the table for this year's sea­ newcomer Jose Offerman the Sox its fifth. It is going to be a rough sea­ son. Here's a good idea of how the could field a well-balanced and dan­ son for the Kansas City Royals. divisions will break down in order gerous lineup. Pedro Martinez Johnny Damon and Jermaine Dye of predicted finishing. heads an under rated staff which in­ are the lone bright spots for this club The American League cludes new acquisition and Pedro's which is going through a garage sale The American League East brother Ramon Martinez. Bret of sorts trying to dump the little tal­ could prove to be the most exciting Saberhagen, Tim Wakefield and ent it had in the first place (Kevin division to follow this season. The Rookie sensation Brian Rose round Appier and Jeff King.) Baltimore Orioles made great out the starting five. Closer Tom The west is going to be a strides this off-season signing all- Gordon returns from his all-star sea­ highly competitive division this year stars Albert Belle, Will Clark and son to lead the bullpen. and it is anyone's to win. Each team Charles Johnson to add to an al­ The Toronto Blue Jays returns with some of the best talent ready potent line-up which includes sport a young and very competitive in the league and the only downfall Cal Ripken, Brady Anderson and team. Carlos Delgado and Shawn here is the total lack of pitching. B.J. Surhoff. Its pitching staff was a Green will fill the heart of the batting The Anaheim Angels little uphauled with the addition of order and with the departure of Jose made the biggest moves of the win­ proven reliever Mike Timlin, but los­ Canseco, Jose Cruz Jr. and Shan­ ter by stealing the Hit Dog, Mo ing fireballerArmand o Benitez and non Stewart will have to step up and The Cleveland Indians Vaughn, away from Boston and Arthur Rhodes. The retirement of fill the void. Veteran David Wells signed all-star second baseman making sure all-star outfielder Jim veteran Jimmy Key has left a void in will headline a pitching staff which Roberto Alomar joining him with his Edmonds did not leave. Add Tim a once complete rotation which still has former Cy Young winner Pat all-star brother, catcher Sandy Salmon, Darrin Erstad, Dave includes Mike Mussina, Scott Hentgen and steadies Cris Carpen­ Alomar Jr. They join a stacked Hollins and Garrett Anderson to Erickson and Juan Guzmon. ter and Joey Hamilton. lineup which includes Dave Justice, those two and that equals the most The New York Yankees The Tampa Bay Devil Many Ramairez, Travis Fryman, Jim balanced line-up in this division. One had little to revise coming off the Rays added a little punch this off­ Thome, and Kenny Loften. It has of best closers in the game, Troy most winning season in MLB his­ season and hope to move out of the one of the most powerful lineups in Percival, heads a good bullpen that tory. The blockbuster trade of club­ cellar where it spent most of last the league, however, not its very will be the difference between first house favorite David Wells, reliever year. Jose Canseco will move into weak pitching staff. Young Guns and second place in this division. Grahme Lloyd and talented pros­ the third hole in the batting order and Jaret Wright and Bartolo Colon The Texas Rangers are pect Homer Bush to Toronto for 5- will be protected by Fred McGriff need to have good seasons, along coming off a year where it made a time Cy Young award winner Roger and Paul Sorrento. The pitching staff with Charles Nagy, Dave Burba and few great acquisitions before the Clemens adds a solidified number will hold its own with Wilson Alverez Dwight Gooden in order to be fa­ trading deadline to compete for the of players to an already solid staff and Rolando Arrojo serving as the vorites in the American League. World Series crown and was swept which includes David Cone, Andy aces. Roberto Hernandez, who The Detroit Tigers have a by New York in the first round of Petite, Orlando Hernandez, Hideki many pitching coaches around the young, talented team. Tony Clark the playoffs. It still has a vicious hit­ Arabu. The Yankees left nothing up league say has some of the nastiest and Bobby Higgenson will lead the ting attack with Hack Wilson chaser to chance by resigning batting title stuff in the majors should regain the Tigers in the 1999 season. Along Juan Gonzalez leading a batting or­ winner Bernie Williams and World status as one of the best closures in with the off-season acquisitions of der which also features free agent Series MVP Scott Brosius to multi- the game if they can stay in close Gregg Jeffries, Dean Palmer and Rafeal Palmero, one of the leagues year contracts, keeping together the games down the stretch. Brad Ausmus, the Tigers will put up most underrated players, Rusty solid lineup which includes Paul The Orioles seem like it has a good fight in the central, but will Greer, Ivan Rodriguez and Todd prove the team's not in the same Zeile. class as Cleveland. Detroit also has With two of the best play­ great, young pitching staff, led by ace ers in the majors today, the Seattle Justin Thompson, along with Brian Mariners will still struggle to stay Mohler and Willie Blair. in high scoring games, as they have The Chicago White Sox no established pitcher this year. The lost a key part of the offense in Albert Mariners are in store for some Belle. Frank Thomas will have to blockbuster trades before its big guns carry the load as Chicago's rebuild­ come up for free agency in the next ing process is just starting and with couple of seasons. Look for Se­ only Ray Durham and Mike Caruso attle to do some major reconstruc­ returning as solidified starters, it tion where the baseball analyst ru­ could be a long season for the Sox. mor-mill has Griffey Jr. landing in Don't be surprised to see the Big Beantown in 2000. Atlanta Braves' Pitcher Bruce Chen Hurt on the trading block by the all- The Oakland Athletics are star break as Chicago is going to the underdogs in this division, sport

14 The Observer March 31, 1999 1999. John Olerud, Robin Ventura, run at the wild card. McGwire, Ray in the N.L. in runs. Barry Bonds, and Bobby Bonilla will also be in the Lankford, and rookie Eli Morrero Jeff Kent and Ellis Burks are going lineup for the Mets. Bobby Jones will also be in the starting lineup. The to provide the punch in the heart of / and Al Leiter are the Aces staff. loss of Brian Jordan and Royce the order; the team will also need a The Montreal Expos are Clayton will hurt the Cards' comeback from staff ace Shawn going to fight for the Wild Card, but chances. St. Louis thought it found Estes who had arm trouble last year. they do not have the money to com- a second baseman in Carlos Baerga, The Arizona Diamond­ pete in this league anymore. but he was waived midway through backs used this off-season to evalu­ Vladimer Guerraro and Rondel the spring. ate itself and do some major recon­ White will be the guns of the lineup. The Cincinnati Reds are struction. Arizona went out and Shawn Boskie and Carl Pavano coming off of a great off-season signed the Big Unit Randy Johnson ing a much younger and raw lineup. will lead the pitching staff, and in the where they acquired Denny Neagle, and Todd Stotylmeyer to help out Last year's rookie of the year Ben bullpen, Ugeth Urbina, is the best Michael Tucker, Darren Bragg, an already adequate pitching staff. Grieve, Jason Giambi and Matt young closer in the game. Steve Avery and Greg Vaughn. With Centerfielder Steve Finley and sec­ Stairs are going to have to really The Philadelphia Phillies ond baserm n Tony Womack were overachieve if they want to make a are going to struggle this year. Its also added to the batting order. run at the division title. ace, Curt Shilling, could be trade bait No team went through a The National League before the end of the year. The only tougher off-season than the San The Atlanta Braves have other bright spot is its third baseman Diego Padres. A team that went won every NL east every year since Scott Rolen. Veteran Ron Gant and to the World Series just last season 1995. It has made the playoffs ev­ youngster Doug Glanville will have lost its number one pitcher (Kevin ery year since 1991 and will once to havegreat seasons to finish above Brown) and its number four and five again be crowned kings of the east. Montreal. hitters (Greg Vaughn and Ken The Atlanta Braves are coming off The Florida Marlins are Caminiti.) A lot is going to be asked a disappointing year, losing to the built on prospects. Their fire sale of seasoned vet Tony Gwynn as he Padres in the NLCS, due to lack of after the 1997 season left the Mar­ and closer Trevor Hoffman alone are offense. In the off season they lins a young, inexperienced team. going to be asked to keep the fans signed Brian Jordan and traded for 1997 World Series MVP Livan coming. Bret Boone who will add a little Hemadez leads a young staff. Out­ The Colorodo Rockies punch to the lineup. However, fielder Mark Kotsay and shortstop took another route this winter, while Andres Galaraga was diagnosed Alex Gonzalez will turn some heads the other teams went out and ac­ with cancer, and will be out the en­ this year. quired players the Rockies went out tire year. In order for the Braves to The N.L. Central this year and got themselves a manager. Jim compete Ryan Klesko will have to could have some surprises with the Leyland will take the reigns and try put up better numbers then he has balance of each squad. The Houston Astros line-up. to guide Colorado back to the play­ ever had, he has big (cat) shoes to The Houston Astros are offs. Still with a good punch in the fill. Chipper Jones, Javiar Lopez, going to have an exciting season this middle of the order with Dante and Andruw Jones will carry the year. Ken Camaniti will join Craig the help fromall-sta r shortstop, Barry Bichette, Vinny Castilla and Larry bulk of the load. The Atlanta Braves Biggio, Jeff Bagwell, and Derek Bell Larkin, the Reds can make a run for Walker, the Rockies are going to have no problems with its pitching in a great lineup. Richard Hidalgo the Playoffs. need better pitching out of Darryl staff. Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, will replace Moises Alou after he The Manager of the Mil­ Kile and Pedro Astacio. and John Smoltz are all Hall of tore his ACL in the off season. waukee Brewers, Phil Garner, is When it is all said and done, Famers with 7 Cy Youngs between Rookie Scott Elringotn and Jose trying to make the club a respect­ it looks like Cleveland is going to them. Kevin Millwood and rookie Lima will join Joey Hampton and able team like it was in the mid have a little too much for the Ori­ Bruce Chen round out the staff. The Shane Reynolds in the rotation. Billy 1980's in the American League. oles and Yankees and will prevail to bullpen is shaken up with Kerry Wagner will lead the bullpen and will Fernado Vina, Marquis Grissiom, the Series for the A.L. Atlanta looks Lightenburg out with a torn ligament get close to 50 saves this season. and Jermey Bumitz will carry the load strong to make it back and that in his elbow; and with Mark The Chicago Cubs pitch­ for the Brewers in the 1999 season. would leave us with a 1995 World Wohlers struggling, John Rocker will ing staff is in a state of panic with the The Pittsburgh Pirates are Series rematch, this time with a little most likely be the closer. injury to the 1998 rookie of the year still struggling to compete in the different ending though; the Indians The New York Mets will Kerry Wood, who is out for the sea­ Major Leagues. The team's bright lineup is too potent for the Braves be fighting for the wild card this year. son. Terry Mullholand and Steve spot in the 1998 campaign, Tony stellar pitching and they take it in six. Mike Piazza will lead the Mets in Trachsel will need to step up in or­ Womack, was traded. It will battle der for the Cubs to get the NL wild the Marlins for the worst record in card for the second consecutive the National League. year. If Sammy Sosa has a repeat The west also is going to be MVP season like last season, and very competitive as most of the clubs Mark Grace, Henry Rodriguez, and added some huge weapons. Mickey Morandini have good sea­ The Los Angeles Dodgers sons, the Cubs could win the wild went out and signed one of the nas­ card once again. tiest pitchers in baseball, Kevin The St. Louis Cardinals Brown, who is being asked to ace a are coming off a season where they staff which has not had a legitimate saw history rewritten. Mark number one in quite some time. The McGwire carried the Cards last lineup, which includes Raul year, blasting unprecedented 70 Mondesi, Gary Sheffield, Eric home runs. Even though St. Louis Karros and newly acquired Todd finished below .500, it was still an Hundley, should be tops in the divi­ exciting season. This year its ex­ sion. pects different, though, with some The San Francisco Giants of the best prospects in the Majors are the only team in the division not in J.D. Drew, Edger Renteria, and to make any significant changes and Detroit Tiger's Tony Clark and Ricky Bottalico added to the mix. is banking on chemistry exhibited last Damion Easly The Cardinals are ready to make a year when the club finished second

15 March 31, 1998 The Observer after the face-off to cut the the two teams skated to a NHC Hockey Team Finishes deficit to 7-5. Roussel left 4-4 tie, which meant this the net again, but again St. game was the tiebreaker. If nd Mikes scored the empty net the second game had ended 2 in the Nation goal, this one with less then in a tie, there would have 30 seconds to go. This been a 15-minute mini game, By Pat Rogers game misconduct, St. Mikes However, a horrible make­ clinched the firsteve r title for which would have decided had lost its Senior Captain up call by the two referees St. Michael's College. the winner. Saturday, March Chris Davidson. The Pen­ called another 5 minute ma­ The night before, 13, the New Hampshire men could not take advan­ jor. This time it was NHC's College Hockey team lost to tage, however, and St. Rob Miller for hitting from the Ice Knights of St. Mikes Mikes killed off the power behind. Ice Knight Jason 8-5 in the Division II Na­ plays. Harrington scored late in the tional Championship. The St Mikes struck second to give St. Mikes a penalty-filled game saw again 3:07 into the period, 4-2 lead going into the sec­ forty-nine penalty minutes with a turnover in the NHC ond intermission. and three game miscon­ zone, and Chris Kuthy In the third, NHC ducts, two of which were slapped the puck past goalie struck again with a goal by assessed to the Penmen. Nick Roussel. St. Mikes Chuck Croteau, but the Ice St Michael's took a looked like it was in the Knights scored twice after 2-0 lead late in the First Pe­ driver's seat with a three- that giving St. Michael's a riod with goals by Jeff goal lead, and could smell commanH'^g lead. Roukes and Andy Welgos. the championship. NHC pulled within However, with a holding call NHC would not go a goal to make it 6-4, and at 19 seconds left in the first down without a fight, emptied its net for the 6 on period and the game's first though. The Penmen struck 5 advantage, but St. Mikes 5 minute major called against twice within 30 seconds of scored the empty net goal St. Mikes, the Penmen each other with power play and deflated NHC's spirits. would have a two man ad­ tallies by Mike Cesere and St. Mikes starting celebrat­ Dan Roy and Nick Roussel both contributed a vantage at the beginning of Rich Miller. And they were ing a little too early, because lot to NHC's successful season. (Photo by Tom the second period. With the quickly back in the game. Croteau scored immediately McDermott) Freshman gets 2 goals in lacrosse loss

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Two men on the with two goals each. Albany tooklT9-7 University at Albany team Sophomore Brian Davey lead midway through the netted three goals to lead and freshman Tom Sharkey third quarter off another their team to a 16-7 victory also scored for the Penmen. goal, and took control with over NHC in men's lacrosse NHC took a 7-6 three goals in the final 2:38 action on March 27. It lead following a goal by of the quarter. marked the 1999 season Cesere with 4:43 left in the Junior Chris Devoe opener for NHC. second quarter, but the went the distance in net for Senior Butch Great Danes closed out the NHC and stopped 35 shots. David Snuffer,isplaying on the lacrosse team again Howie and freshman Mike half with back-to-back this year and is determined to help his team have a Cesere led the NHC attack goals. good season. (Photo by Tom McDermott) NHC softball loses NHC baseball having a rough to New Haven start

NHC Press Release NHC Press Release New Haven plated ence. two, while the Penmen man­ The New Hamp­ 10 runs in the first inning of The New Hamp­ New Haven held a aged just four hits in the shire College softball team game one, which was called shire College baseball team 5-0 lead after three innings game. Senior Scott dropped both games of a after four innings. Freshman dropped both games of a in the opener and took con­ Bilodeau, juniors Mike doubleheader at the Univer- Hannah Van Tol accounted doubleheader at the Univer­ trol with a six-run sixth in­ Prymak and Jason Dubail sity of New Haven on for NHC's lone hit. sity of New Haven today. ning. Senior designated hit­ and sophomore Josh March 27. The Chargers New Haven held The Chargers took the ter Peter Lopez and senior Palombo all lined singles for took the opener, 17-0, and after 5 Vi innings in game opener, 11-1, and then com­ shortstop Jason Longo both NHC. Senior Adam then completed the sweep two, and secured the win pleted the sweep with a 5-0 had two hits for the Penmen. Aliberti was the hard luck with an 11 -3 decision in the with a five-run sixth inning. decision in the nightcap. The Senior Mark Perec took the loser for the Penmen, as he nightcap. The Pen women Junior Tina-Marie Gurdak's Penmen dropped to 1-13 loss for NHC. worked all six innings, struck dropped to 0-6 overall and two-run homerun in the sixth overall and 0-2 in the New New Haven scored out fivean d allowed six hits. 0-2 in the New England inning accounted for two of England Collegiate Confer­ five runs off six hits in game Collegiate Conference. NHC's three runs.

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